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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22
Outrageous Assault on the Junior Editor OF
l.


Captain Smith of the Lexington 0aze''e' as
would naturally be the case with newiy-maae
Militia Captain, is Just now 'some pumpkins"
as tactician 1t is not surprising therelore,
that he should attempt to relieve himself OF the
charge of being the gay deceiver" who had tr'-
fed with the young affections OF our fair hocA-
bridge correspondent and endeavor by the n'os'
scientific exercises of his ingenuity to lmpilca'e 3
nc in similar misconduct. In the Gazette" O.
the 18th Capt. Smith makes most INFAMOUS
assault upon the Junior Editor OF the SPECTATOR
charging him, upon the authority OF a Iemaie
correspondent, with coming over to Rockbrldge
70 make love to fair damsels and then writing
mourptul letters for his paper about mans IN
constancy, together with various other lmpro-
nroprieties too heinous and too tedious to men
ton. Now we wish to say to Capt. smith that
we feel ourselves to be just at this particular
moment the very embodiment OF injured lnno-
cence. The Junior is indignant all over, that ne,
married man of eight years standing grey
hairs and venerable appearance generally whose
furrOwed cheek pears WituesS W tne iau9 'oN'-
e's of Times relentless finger; whose form is bent
not only by the heavy weight OF editorial res
possibilities, but burdened with the care OF va
rious other little responsibilities OF different
kind who has never crossed the Rockbridge line
since 1e49; isn't his poetry very fine y that he
should be ruthlessly drawn from the bosom OF
his peaceful family, and held up to public In
spection and execration as heartess trider with
the affections of unsuspecting girls, Is too Dad,
Captain-too bad.
But we have theory of our own IN regard 10
this matter. Under the lash of guilty con-
science, Capt. Smith has brought into requisi-
siton all bis skill as tactician, and having
trumped this story upon us, he endeavors to
support it by the testimony of Miss "Susan"
who is none other than Capt. Smith in petit
coats and hoops. In view Of this unworthy con-
duet of Capt. Smith we intend to show him off
in his two characters and have procured for the
purpose of illustration several steel plate engra-
wings from one of the most distinguished artists
of this country. Here is Design No. l..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22
SENATE.-SPEoIAL SESSION

TUEsDAY.-Pursuant to the proclamation or
the President the Senate met to-day at noon.
Mr.. Mason called up his resolutions relative
to British expressions, and a debate ensaed. Mr.
Douglas denounced the Democratic Convention
in Illinois as bogus affair, and launched otf
generally in remarks aboat political affairs in
that State.
Without concluding the subject the Senate
went into executive session, and then adjourned.
WEDNEsDAY.-The Senate held all executive
session, and when the doors were opened Mr..
Mason moved to take up the British aggression
resolutions, which Was agreed to-yeas 80, nays
8. The resolutions are as follows:
Resoloed, Gas the Judgment of SenateD That
American vessels on the high seas, in the time
of peace, bearing the American flag, remain IN
der the jurisdiction of the country to which
they belong, and therefore any visitation, mo-
leststion, or detention of such vessels by force,
on the part of q foreign power, is in derogation
of the sovereignty of the United States.
Resolced, That the recent and repeated viola
tons of this immunity committed by vessels of.
war belonging to the navy of Great Britain in the
Gulf of Mexico, and the adjacent seas, by firing
into, inte,rupting, and otherwise forcibly de-
tanning them on their voyage, requires, in the
Judgment OF the Senate, such unequivocal and
final disposition of the subject, by the govern
ment OF Great Britain and the United States,
touching the rights involved, as shall satisfy the
just demands of this government, and preclude
hereafter the occurrence of like aggressions.
Rssolred, That the Senate fully approves the
action of the Executive in sending naval force
into the infested seas with orders Ito protect
all vessels of the United States on the high seas
from search or detention by the vessels of war
of any other nation" And it is the opinion of
the Senate that, if it become necessary, such adj
ditional legislation should be supplied in aid of
the executive power as will make such protec-
ton efactual.
The resolutions were passed unanimously, and
Mr. Mason asked that this fact be entered on
the journal.
The Committee appointed to wait on the
President having reported that he had no fur
Their communication to make, the Senate then
adjourned this extraordinary session.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22
Th,rty-ffth Congress-.-Ist Session.

MONDAY, June IA, 1s5s--.Ssnate.--The Sen
ate receded from its amendments to the Post
Office Appropriation bill, aboishing the ranking
privilege, and the bill was passed. A resolu-
ton of thanks to Vice President Breckenridge
was unanimously adopted, and after some other
business the Senate adjourned sine de-. :,
House.-A message was received from the
President stating that he approved of the ap-
preparation bills. A variety of business was
tranaoted and the House then adjourned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

HoN. J. j. CRITTENDRN.- Cincinnati and
Covington people are preparing welcome for
this gentleman when en- route for home. An
invitation to public dinner, extended to him
and the Hon. John Bell, by number Of distin.
guished citizens of New York, has been declin-
ed on account of the necessity of their immedi-
ate return home
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22
THE MARKETS.
STANTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
By Staples, Martin Dc Co.
RICHMOND MARKETS.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported for the Spectator By w. d. 1ompkins Bro
RICHMOND. JUNE 81, 1858.
FLoUR-The past week Flour has been active, and
large sales of Superfne at s4sl@S5 for mixed to
straight brands of sweet and fresh inspected Flour
but closed dull. s5L(@s51I for Extra.
wHEAr-The city mills have stopped grinding for
the season.
CoRN-65c@70c.
RYE-70c@75c.
BUTTER-1Sc@23.
LARD-10c@l2c.
OATs--30@35.
PLAsrER-$4@S4A.
GUASo-$55.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

INDIA.-A weeks later news from India had
been received in England, via Alexandria, and the
telegraph from Malta.
Sir Hugh Rose had met the rebels and defeat
ed them with great slaughter. no less than four
hundred having been left dead on the field.
The rebels were collecting rapidly at Calpee,
where they were making another stand against
the British forces.
Nena Sahib seems to have become somewhat
alarmed for his own safety, and attempted to es-
cape to Central India. HIsretreat was, however,
cut off.
A detachment of Europeans and Ghoorkas had
been repulsed by the rebels in the mountains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

WASHINGTON POLICE OFFioERs.-It seems that
the Democratic authorities of Washington are
governing the Federal Capital no better than
the Know Nothings govern Baltimore. This
is very remarkable after all the Democratic de-
nunciations of the Monumental City. See what
the Washington Star, thorough going Demo-
cratic paper, says about the Democratic police
officers and Democratic rule generally in Wash
ing city:
"The TRUTH" says the Star, 'seems to us to
be, that the portion of the police disposed to do
their duty are afraid to risk their lives in its per
Torrance; while another portion are friends and
associates of at least the leaders of these villain
Gus gangs. While we can hear of no arrests,
common rumor names policeman after police
man as being notorious Baltimore or Washing
ington DULLES and shoulder htters' Nay, it
has become not uncommon to see Washington
police officers riding in their uniform round the
city, screeching mad under the influence of IL
quor. Under such circumstances, it is by no
means wonderful that few or no arrests are
made for the crimes Of srson, housebreaking,
robbery and wanton destruction of hotel and
restaurant furniture, &C., in our midst, and that
the life of no man-it matters not what his po-
sitiou in society or the inoffensiveness of his
habits and associations may be-is safe. Be
yond all question, for six months past, lawless
ness has ruled here with higher and more vim
dictive, inercileSs, dangerous and destructive
hand than ever before"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

THE SEASON AND THE CRoPs.-Farmers from
different sections of Central New York say that
all descriptions of crops there are promising
Grass is heavy, and unless injured by long con-
tlnued rains, and farmers prevented by the same
cause from securing it in proper and seasonal
BILE manner, the yield will be most abundant
one. Wheat, Rye and Corn are all looking well.
Per contra, our advices from the West-are,
that the lands in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wis.
consin and Minnesota, have been SO long and
so extensively submerged as to entirely destroy
the Corn crop, and the Wheat is ruinously ipju-
red.
From some parts of lower Virginia we hear
the voice of lamentaton. In the whole region
from Pie dmont to the Northern Neck the Wheat
is greatly injured by hail, fly, joint worm &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

A tremendous food occurred in Beaver Greek,
Rockingham, on Tuesday night. the 9Th inst
Whole fields of corn, soil and all, were washed
away. The principal sufferers were 7. K. Full
ton, F. NJ. IRVINE, Vim. Robinson, MIS-. Crous-
horn, Reuben Sherry, Simon Harmon, Mrs.
Whitmer and Others The water ran through
Mr.. Sherfy's dwelling
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

The MORMON FoRrIFIoATIoNs.-The Fort
Bridger correspondent of the New York Tribune
says that the principal position of the Mormons
in Echo Canon is sort of breastwork at q
sudden turn of the Canon. Above the bend an
embanknent or dam has been thrown up across
the Canon, and sluce gate placed in the bed
of the stream,sso that by closing it the water is
damned up and thrown back so as to overflow
the whole bottom of the Canon. IN several
places along the tops of the high cliffs which
form the northwestern side of the Canon, small
breastworks Of rocks have been constructed, and
large piles of cobble-stones have been collected
for the purpose of throwing down upon the army
as it passes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22
DIED.,

In Harrisonburg on Tuesday evening last. Mr.. HUGH
NELSON MOORE foreman and local editor ofthe Valley
Democrat Harrsonburg, in the 9th year of his age.
At the residence of her husband, in Harrisonburg,
VEINS, wife of VIM 6. Stevens ESQ, in the seth year
OF her age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

PoLIT1cAL MovEMENrs.-A very large meet.
ing OF the citizens of Delaware was held at Do
yer en- Thursday, the 10Th, in view of the forma-
ton of new National party. The meeting was
immense" and most enthusiastic. Many
speeches were made and various resolutions
passed. They adopted the platform" of 'peo-
pies party" Many who voted for Mr. Buchan-
an took part in.the meeting.
The Tariff meeting held in Philadelphia, on
Tuesday, was exceedingly large and enthusiastic.
Appropriate resolutions were adopted, and the
meeting was addressed by Messrs. Collamer,
Simmons and Cameron. of the Senate; Hum
phrey Marshall, and Covode, of the House. E.
Joy Morris and Richard W. Thompson, of Indi
ana,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

BRUTAL MURDER S. Turley, once a
highly respectable man, and minister of the gos-
pei, has been found guilty in Kanawha county,
We, of the murder of his wife. A correspon-
dent of the Lynchburg Virginian says:
1t was in proof that he got her out one night,
put rope round her neck and what he lacked
in choking her to death, he finished with hea-
w club or stick, rope was tied round her arms
and body, and stone of 60 pounds confined to
her and thrown into Coal River; the stone had
evidently been prepared by cutting notch in it
for the ropes. The wife was missing in January
last and relations and friends hunted day and
night for several days and dragged the river be-
low and above his house, and about midnight in
very deep water, the drag hung her clothing and
brought the body and stone up. All were well
convinced who was the guilty man beforehand,
and forthwith the husband was arrested-on the
moment he made some confessions, and since,
admitted that he found her dead and put her in
the river.
On the 14th an attempt was made by the pris-
oners in Jail to escape, and the populace came
near lynching Turley on the spot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

This cut represents Capt. Smith as
the "Gay Deceiver" clothed in his
military garb, for the purpose OF
more successfully practicing his arts
upon the fair sex, who are supposed
to be partial to brass buttons and tight
pants-especially about lexington
The portrait is said by those who
have seen the Captain since be attain
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22
Full and Fair Notice Z

The price OF the Spectator is $3.50 year. but from
ed iufull Tbs regular price of s2.So will be rigidiy
and lmparally sxacted from all who fail to pay be-
fore the sxpiration OF the year.
Ian. G. 1888.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

The Rev. V. Bolton, formerly pastor of the
Lutheran Church in Harrisonburg, and more re-
Gently pastor OF several churches in Augusta
county, has received and accepted call to be-
come the pastor of church in Schagtticoke,
Rensselaer, county, near Troy city, New York.
-Rockiagham Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

REMAINS OF Pres. MoNRoE.-The Seventh
Regiment National Guards ofNew York has of
fered to the Committee of the Common Coun-
Gil of that city to escort the remains of Ex-
President Monroe to Virginia and deliver them
to the authorities of that State at their own ex-
pense. This is certainly most liberal and cred
table offer The Guard number over thou
sand men, and the expense Of such an expedi.
ton could not be less than ten OF fifteen thou
sand dollars. The remains will arrive at Rich
moud on the 4tb of July
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22
ST. CHARLES HOTEL,
Corner Main and Wall Sts.,
RICHMOND,

TNHE undersigned have leased the above Eotel for a.
i term OF years, and are now fully prepared TO re
ceive their friends and the public. They intend to-
make the ST. Charles in all respects, comfortable and,
agreeable to its patrons.
Board, LIS per day.
THOS. b. p. INGRAM,
JOHN G. MOSBr, JR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

Jno. P. Stockton, of New Jersey, who has
been appointed United States minister to Rome,
in place of Lewis Oass, jr., resigned, is son of
Com. Stockton. The Hon. Joseph R. Chandler,
of Philadelphia, who was spoken of as Mr.. Cass's
successor, has been appointed minister to Ma.
Piles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

The new Governor, Dyer, and the Lieutenant
Governor, OF Rhode Island are decidedly relig-
ious men. On the assembling the Legislature
at Newport, union prayer meeting was held
in the Baptist church, at which the Governor
presided, and led the exercises. The next day
the Lieutenant Governor conducted the exerc.
SEES. A large number of the members of the
Legislature were in attendance, and participated
in the meeting. Very commendable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22
I MPOKTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

i
i OF TEA.-FROM ~ To 20 PER CENT SAY
ED IN THE PURCHASE OF TEA Fur CASH.,
We are selling good Young Tyson Tea at ga cents
per pound; good Black Tea at $3.50; very best %.
long Black at 75c superior Gunpowder Tea ~ ST. and
extra fragrant "Moyune favored Gunpowder Tea,
which we warrant as good be produced, at only
$l.25c. We also have on hand general assortment
of GROCERIES, at wholesale or RETAIL and are selling
them ut Richmond prices, Transportation added tor
Cash. HULST BEATTf.
c.nn,4o, Lima % ,katf
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nor SALE-HOUSE AND LOT IN CO.

TOR SALE-HOUSE AND LOT IN CO.
Il LEY TOWN.-In pursuance Of decree rendered
in cause depending in the Circuit Court Of Augusta
county. between Rippetoe uardan ys. RIppetoe and
a., shall proceed, on the premises Saturday, the
94h dan of July next to sell at public sale, TO the high
est bidder, certain HOUSE AND LOT in Coley
Town. the lot containing about Que and half acres.
Portable Dwelling House.
TERMS I'm two equal annual payments, at six
and is months the purchaser give bonds and good
personal security, and the title TO be retained as ulti-
mate security. ALEX. Il. OWENS, Conn.,
lime % lS5S-4w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

THE BASIS OF SETTLEMENT WITH CHINA
private letter from China to the New. York
Post states that the Plenipotentiaries at Shang-
hal have agreed to make the following demands
upon the Chinese Government
1st. The opening of the coast and great rivers
of China to foreign commerce.
End The access of foreigners to the interior
under the restrictions of passports.
3rd. A reduction of duties on certain articles
of commerce.
4th. Residence of an Embassy at Pekin.
9th. lndemnity-but no territory.
These seem to be wise and reasonable proyis-
ions, and when acceded to, as they doubtless
will be sooner or later. must prove advantageous
to all parties, as well to the Chinese as to the
nations trading at their ports. peace with
China upon the terms here proposed will be an
auspicious event for the whole world, but espe-
cialy for the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

ITO THE FARMERS OF LIE VALLEY.
i THERE Is TIME WHEN SILENCE CEAS-
Els TO BE VIRTUE!-I am informed by res
pecable farmers that the agents OF the NANNY keapng
to farmers to try their Machine that the Mccormick
Machine has no link the platform, aud that there
is no small wheel used in the moving operations--
Now these men ought TO know better, II they do not
The whole statement is false and as l have good
supply of the McCormick's Machine at Stanton,
Waynesborough and Woodstock, invite, nay urge,
all who wish to take one Of Machines on trial with
q Nanny, and keep and pay for the one preferred.
Agent for c. II. Mccormick
- ~ 1cso 1t-Pock Req cODy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

The election for Commonwealth's Attorney in
Albemarle, on Thursday last resulted in the sue
cess of r. 7. W. Duke. The vote stood, for
Duke 1000, for Watson S2l.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22


LAST OF THE VIGLANTs.-Th New Orleans
Crescent says that about two hundred of the
rank and file of the Vigilsnt Committee, mostly
swamp near the city, afraid to go to their homes
On being discovered, in almost starving condi-
tion, they were assured Of their entire safety
and escorted home. The Crescent adds:
They looked as if they expected to see can
earth explodeat every step. Whether all ofthem
came back or not we could not ascertain but
those who did, got home safely, and the pleasure
days experience as Vigilants, must have been
one of those pleasures that is not often enjoyed
in life time.
Several of those who were known to belong to
the Vigilants were yesterday on the streets, 60
ing about town in pursuit of their business, aud
were not, that we could hear of, interfered with
or molested anywhere.
We hear of different members of the Vigilants,
not among the fugitives above mentioned, who
are laid up very sick from the effects of the Sc
we're duty and privation they underwent at Fort
Vigilance From all accounts, there was more
suffering, suspense, discussion and general mis-
cry among the Vigilants than people have any
idea of. Their sleeping quarters in the Arsenal
and Court House, close, crowded, filthy and un-
wholesome, were little better than the Black
Hole of Calculation it must be remembered
that duringal the Vigilant excitementthe wealth
er was awtdlly hot, night and day; sixteen or
twenty hours duty out of every twenty four, for
FIVE days, thoroughly tested every constitution /;
and plain bread and meat and coffee were not
just the thing for the numerous epicurian palates
that found themselves under the Vigilant flag.
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Agent for G. Il. McCOrmi'
Luna 90 1s5s-1t-Rock Reg. copy.

ecnted to me by Jacob C. Roller, and at the re-
quest of the parties interested willproceed on Tues.
DAY JUNE 2sth 1885, at the Messy Creek Academy, to
offer for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, all the
Grew Mare. Bay Horse, / Wagon and Harness,
Carriage and Harness l2 head of Hogs, head Of Cat
tic and ali the Household and Kitchen Furniture and
Farming Utensils Of said j. g, Roller.
There Is great variety of valuable and desirable
Furniture TO be sold, and bargains may be bought.
Il NAV probably be arranged on the day of sale to
allow short credit on purchases, upon well endorsed
negotiable paper. HUGH W. SHEffbh.
June % l858-1t
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STRIBLING SPRINGS.

THIS MOUNTAIN RETREAT, IN AUGUSTA CO.,
i VA, IL miles from StaunIon, aud 81 from Rarri-
sonburg, will be under the management Of Nix. PETER
H. WOODWARD, formerly OF Jacksops River and Heal
ing Springs.
and pleasure seeking public, that BY the general i'm
proveent of the premises since last season. alter the
10th OF June be will be prepared to offer Visitors the
most pleasant accommodations in the Virginia noun
tans.
The Waters of this place are unsurpassed; in fact,
the visitor at these Springs has the advantage oil all
the waters belonging 10 the entire mineral re-
gion of Virginia.
The SuLpHER WATER excelled by none except that
of Greenbrer.
The ALUM SPRINGS, inferior to none as tested for
the last tve years, with the CHALYBEATE and FREE
STONE WATERS all at hand in abundance render this
place, properly, the MINERAL SPRINGS oF Vlk-
GINA.
For pleasure seekers there will be Music in attend
ance, and the amusements and sports afforded by
mountain resorts.
tay- An Experienced Physician will reside at the
Springs.
TERMS $40 per week; $50 for month Of four
weeks; and reduction made for an entire season.
For less than week 81 per day will be charged.
tss" A Line of superior FoUR.HoRsE MAIL COACHES
will leave Stanton daily after the arrival OF the East
ern Cars
t.y- A line of STAGES will pass the Springs. en-
route from Harrsonburg to Bath Alum Springs, 8
times week, leaving Harrisonburg on Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays. CHESLEY KINNEY,
June %, '5S-6w-Vind. copy. Proprietor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22
ale OF VALUABLE Personal

shall nroceed 70 sell at ppbl;c auction ar his residence
near Staunton on Monday the 18th day of august,
1855, the whole of his Personal Property, consisting
one-horse Carriage and Harness, fine saddle and bug
gy Horse, one Cart and Harness, very fine Mich
Cows well selected Library of Law and Miscellane
Gus Books one Piano, mot Of the latest style, but un-
surpassed in quality,) and Household and Kitchen
Furniture of every description. Persons desiring to
furnish their houses with and good Furniture,
cannot do better than by purchasing at this sale.
TERMS All sums of $40 and under, cash. and
over $40, negotiable notes at four monlhs-discount
added and we'll endorsed.
The sale will be conducted from day to day until all
the property is sold. DAVID 3: BELL,
Trustee of j. II. McCue.