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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-13
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17

THE TRUTH UNPALATABLE.-The Democratic
presses are trying to excite the spirit OF un6elef
among the people, as to the facts which have
been presented to them to prove extravaganza
and corruption against our Democratic rulers
The old song is raised, and everything IS at.
tempted to be cried down, as the production Oh
q Black Republican Committee. That is very
convenientway of discarding unpalatable truths;
but how will they get over Democratic author
ity2 Let them answer the following declara-
tions Rick. Whig.
stMr. Toombs, Democratic Senator from Geor-
gia, declared in the Senate, on the 18th OF May,
1858 1--WE speak of the corruption of Mexico,
of Spain, of France, and of other Governments
with great deal of truth, according to all
accounts; bit from my experience and O6SerUa-
ton, aOhich has been s0meWkat erteasace, 1 do not
believe, today, that there IS as corrupt a Cor
erRment u1adsr the HeapenS as that ofthe Una
ted States"
Several other Senators: 81 agree to that"
(See Appendix to Congressional Globe, 1858, P.
35S)
Son another occasion, said Gen. Shields, one
of the Democratic Senators from Minnesota !:
81 think it is not saying too much to declare
that this country has gone faster and further, In
ten gears, in extravaganza, than most other
countries in ten centuries"
} "Said the Hon. Andrew Johnson, Democratic
Senator from Tennessee: This Government,
scarcely out of its swaddlng clothes, is making
more corrupt uses Of money in proportion to the
amount collected, as / honestly believe, than any
other on the Aa5ita6le globe"
"There is also that famous testimony of Mr..
Pryor about the 'rottenness of corruption send
ing up an insufsrable stencil"
1'Said Mr.. Keitt, South Carolina) in Con-
gress, June IL, 1858: 'The abolition of the
Frsnking Privilege would, in my judgment, save
the country $5,O00,000."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17

STRONGLY PUT.-The Nashville Union, the
Democratic organ in Tennessee, after the fashion
of our Democratic organs here in Virginia, has
been wadng into statistics, and cypherlng largely
to show how economical Mr.. Buehanan's Adj
ministration has been. To these charitable en-
deavors an Opposition contemporary responds
in the following blunt and conclusive Style
n 'The Imposition organ at Nashville wades
through column or two of figures to prove that
Mr.. Buchanan only spent $54 900, 600 during the
last fiscal year. The amount that has been spent
and squandered by Mr.. Buchanan can be arrived
at in very simple manner, and we will do It
in this way How much money did the tariff
bring into the treasury during the last fiscal year
forty-fve million dollars. Well, that's all gone,
isn't itY Yes. You borrowed forty-6ye mil
lions more, didn't youl Yes. Well, that's all
gone, isn't it9 Most assuredly, for the treasury
is bankrupt and there is not dollar in it. This
makes S90,00OO00. Now add to it about 81
10000 which has been received from the sales
OF the public lands and the amount foots up S94,-
100000 which was received at the treasury
during the last fiscal year. Now, if you have
only spent S54, 000, 900, in the name OF common
sense what has become of the remaining $40
100000? Did you spend the $54,OOO,OOO IN
defraying the honest expenses of the Govern
ment, and squaader the $4O,O00,000 on partisan
taVorites, or have you the $40,000,00O laid aside
for the benefit Of the partyl The people want
to know what has become of that $4O,OOO,O0O.
Will the central organ enlighten them on tie
subject, or will it shout 'nigger niger! Black
Republicans Black Republcansl" in the hope
of attracting the attention of an indignant peo-
ple from the misdeeds of corrupt and treasury
swindling partyY We will see."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17
Congressional Intervention.

Gov. Wise and other leading Democratic
politicians of the South have taken ground in
favor of Congressional Intervention for the pro-
lection of slavery in the Territories. In Ken
lucky, however, the party generally are on the
other side of the question. Thus is Democratic
"unity," even at the South and on the question
of slavery, illustrated. The Hon. j. W. Ste
venson, of Kentucky, Democratic member OF
the last Congress, and candidate for re cleo
ton, is out in opposition to Congressional
legislation in behalf of slavery. The Lexington
Statesman, which is understood to reflect the
views of Vice President Breckenridge, takes the
same side. 1t says: Congressional legislation
in protection of Slavery in the Territories ire.
sistiby carries with it the power to legislate for
its exclusion. The duty or right of Congress to
protect cannot be maintained without admit
ting the power to abolish. If Congress can In
tervene for one purpose, it can for another
The South cannot assert principle and expect
to reap only its advantage. We must abide
to full enforcement"
The Louisville Courier, on the other hand, in
sists that the Democracy must go in for inter-
vention, to save themselves from defeat at the
approaching election. What wonderful party
is the Democracy! A few months ago, non
intervention was the fundamental doctrine of the
party--the true test of soundness on 'the
goose question:" but now Intervention is ve-
hemently demanded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17
TUX VIC VPoOVWVV .
Observation-Disclosures and Harris.

Messrs. Editors: A correspondent in your
last issue over the signature of "a Reader" calls
upon the Wing and American party to vote for
Mr. Skinner because he is not guilty of the charge
of assailing the opposition party in as great de-
gree as John T. Harris Both are Democrats,
and Mr.. Skinner and his friends, in order to get
the Democratic vote off of Harris, in Shenandoah
and Rockingham, are trying to prove there that
be has done more against the opposition than
Harris; whilst here in Augusta Harris is repre-
scented by his opponents as being less courteous
to the opposition than Skinner. Thus the eau
cusites are making battle on Harris.
The opposition party have nothing against
Skinner personally, but he is the nominee OF a
small portion of his party, who gave as reason
for holding the Convention, thai they could not,
and would not trust the opposition. And OBJ
serve will you! Listen now to the argument for
the necessity of call for Convention, and the
grounds of appeal on the part of the friends of
Mr.. Skinner, What do they saya Oh! we
don't believe these Wings and Know Nothings
yet-watch them they won't tell the truth,
and cannot be trusted-why they will yet run a
candidate. Then go it for Skinner, he is the
nominee of the true unadulterated Democracy.
Men who are sentinels upon the watch tower OF
democracy-ln who are so sharp that they
knew these lying Wings and Know Nothings
can't be trusted, Harris in his speech at March
Court threw no "soft sawder" on the opposition.
He made no appeals to them for votes, but he
boldly told the people he defed the Convention
which was to meet on the 30th inst, that it was
trap set and he did not intend to poke his head
into it. He said the majority of his own party
wanted no Convention-that the opposition had
said over and over again we shall run no can
didate of our own, and he said he believed them.
He believed them to be honorable men, and thus
believing he defed the Convention and intended
beating the nominee, whoever he might be.
Mr.. Editor, it is an insult to the opposition to
insist on their voting for Mr.. Skinner, the nomi-
nee of caucus who gave as an only reason for
holding the Convention of the 80th March at
Harrisonburg that they could not and would not
trust the opposition. Nothing to say against
Mr.. Skinner, but he is the representative man
of caucus who have denounced the opposition
and impugned our motives as honorable men,
Ii is arrogance in them now to ask the votes of
the opposition. For whom will the opposition
voteG We say Harris, at least this is the wish
of an OLD SUBSCRIBER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17
A Novel Entertainment.

Mr. Weber, an Epglishman, and his two sons,
one of them little boy, who call themselves
the "Druid Family" gave several musical enter
tainments of novel kind, in this place last week.
They perform on nondescript sort of instrument
"a thing stuck round with ox-horns, into which
they blow through tube-and make excellent
music. The singing of the party is also remark
ably good. If Mr.. Weber would go upon the
merits of his performance, and not resort to the
trick of lottery drawing for cheap jewelry
and fantastic costume to attract a crowd, he
would elevate the character of his entertain
ments. But degree of humbuggery generally
paws better than real merit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17
DIED..
A Tribute of Respect.

AT a called meeting of the "Staunton Lyce6m, held
May 9th 1852 for the purpose of paying last trb-
ute of respect to the memory of Is. BALDWIN STUART,
Esq, on motion, the President appointed c9mm..ee
Hanger, and VIM. NJ. Guy, to draft suitable resolu-
tons Mr. Howe Y. Pey ton. on the part of the COM
mittee, submitted the following Preamble and keso
lutions which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased almighty God to call sud
denly from our midst our beloved and esteemed COM
panon and friend B. Baldwin Stuart. in testimony OF
our sorrow on this melancholy occasion, be 1t
AResolued, That while we deeply lament TINS teari9I
visitation we bow in humble submission to the Will
of that inscrutable Providence who doeth all things
for the best.
Resolyed, That we fully appreciate the distressing
circumstances connected with his demise, and do cor
daily sympathise with his afflicted family in this
their sad bereavement.
RssoIved, That as testimonial of our feelings, WEE
wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days,
| Resolued, That we meet in body and attend the
Resocsd, That copy of these resolutions be trans
mitted to the family of the deceased, and they be
published in the Staunton Vndicator. Spectator aud
oHA'''''''' '''' A. B. COCHRAN, Pres't.
F. NJ. IxBoDEN, Sect 81,
Tribute of Respect.
Alta meeting of the members of the Stanton Bar,
held Tuesday, May 10th, 1859, upon motion !. }.
Niche Esq was called to the Una The sn object Of ,bs
meeting having been explained By the Chairman, the
follow ing preamble and resolutions were offered by
Gen. WIN. II. Hartman and unanimously adopted by
the meeting: .,.,
under extremely painful and distressing circumstan-
ces, of B. Baldwin Stuart Esq, late member OF this
Bar, therefore:
Resolred That the members Of this Bar and officers
of the Courts holden at Stanton have heard with
deep regret of the sad and untimely death OF their
young and highly esteemed associate and FRIEND b.
Baldwin Stuart, Esq.
of our late associate assurance OF sincere ana
heartfelt sympathy in their great affction;
RssolreG That token Of respect to the memU. S
.a a.. The nsusl badge of mourning for thirty days.
"e R,oseS 18Th That the Secretary Be trans
NIT copy of these resolution to the family Of tho de-
ceased, to request the Circuit and County Courts of
Augusta to enter these resolutions upon their record
and to furnish copy to the Journals Of Staunton for
publication. T. J. MICHIE Chairma n.
]. BUMaARDNER, JR., Secreta ry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17
FOR the Spectator.
Congressional. &C.. SO,

Messrs. Editors:-In an article published in q
former issue of the Spectator, writer over the
signature of "Fair Play called the attention OF
your readers to the fact, that whilst they liar
ris enemies) were assaling Harris 10 Rocking.
ham as the Know Nothing candidate, Mr.. Skin
ner's friends there and elsewhere in the district
were appealing to the Wings and Americans to
sustain Mr. Skinner as more acceptable to them
than Harris, although he CMr. Skinner) was
nominated by caucus who denounced the op-
position as unworthy Of being trusted, and that
they should not even have the poor privilege of
choosing between Democrats. -
Hear what writer from Monterey, Highland
county, says about Harris, when writing to the
editor of the Rockingham Register, a violent
anti Harris organ. He begins by saying-"My
slove to all faithful Democrats. Tell them n
"stand by US in this battle. Tell them that Jno
ct. Harris has combined with the Know Nothing
"party, to defeat the Democracy. Ask them (he
"continues) who is John T. Harris that great
'party shall be sacrificed, that John Letcher shall
abe defeated, that he, John 7. Harris, may get
100000 per year. Ask the Democracy which is
"the dearest to them, the success Of the Demo
"cratic party or the triumph of John 7. Harris
'and his Know Nothing allies" You see Mr..
SINNERS caucus friends are scared, and that
badly too. Reaction is the watchword of the
caucusites. To kill off Harris in the Tenth Lee
gion, they declare Harris and the Opposition
have combined to defeat Mr.. Skinner. One wri.
ter, see in the Rockingham Register, assals
Harris for wearing clean shirt collar; another
for having a carpet on his floor and for wearing
a watch chain. Oh! Reaction is the watch
word-if we caucusites can't get Harris friends
to leave him and come over to Skinner we are
goners. Our only plan to do so is to scare" the
Swabians about Harris afiliating with the Know
Notbings, and that John Letcher is to be sacri.
feed for Harris. write, sirs, merely to let the
people of Augusta see what tricksters some of
these friends of the caucus of 80th March are
They cry Demagogue on Harris; but let them
pluck the beam out Of their own eyes, is the ad.
vice OF one who is
OPPOSED TO SEOUL PLAY"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17
Later from Europe---The First Battle,

Later from EurOPes.V1Ho Hhse A5ot'ief
The steamers Borussia and Weser arrived at
New York last evening, bringing Liverpool dates
to the evening of the End instant two days later
than previous advices. The advance of the Aus
TRANS into Sardinia is confirmed, and the first
action in the war had occurred at the bridge of
Buffalora. crossing the Ticino. After sharp
struggle the Austriaps took the bridge ut the
point of the bayonet. The Austrans are also
reported to have taken Mortara, which is con-
nected by railroad with Turin, the capital of
Sardinia.
The Sardinians are reported to have retreated
before the Austrian from Butfalora and Mortara
to the borders of Lake Maggore, but as the tele-
graph lines have been destroyed, the accounts
are indefinite and uncertain. The French were
Fastening to the assistance of the SarGinans, and
forty thousand had entered Genoa. The Aus
trian forces were also concentrating in large
masses at Piacenza. A formal declaration OF
war had been issued by Austria. Prussia had
resolved to put her army in condition for i'm
mediate service, and in England there were evil
dences Of preparation for the possible contingent
cy of war; The French Emperor was to join
the French army on the Sd, and Generals Can-
robert and Mel were already in Italy. The dec
laraton of war by France was expected on the
Sd inst
The loss ofthe American clipper ship Pomona
on the Irish coast, with large cargo OF emf
grants, is confirmed. Nearly four hundred lives
were lost by this terrible dissster.-Batt. Anaer.
Of Monday, 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17

PoLrGoAL.-Mr. Goggin, the Wing candidate
for Governor, and Mr.. Montague the candidate
of the Democrats for Lieutenant Governor, met
and had discussion at King George Court
House, on Saturday last. There was a large
attendance, and number of ladies graced the
occasion with their presence. Mr.. Goggin made
two very able and effective speeches, which were
replied to by Mr.. Montague. AT the conclusion
of Mr.. Goggin's first speech the ladies who oc-
cupied the gallery in the Court house, and
listened with attention and interest to the dis
cussion, sgnifed their appreciation of the man
and appreciation of his remarks, by shower OF
splendid boquets, significant fact, in as much
as his opponent was not so honored. Mr.. Goggin
is a dignifed and strong debater, and handles
his subject with an ease and grace that win the
applause alike of his friends and political oppo-
nents. Mr.. Goggin speaks with the greatest
confidence. His friends wherever he goes are
greatly encouraged and are earnestly striving
for success, and as his cause is good, Mr.. Goggns
appeals are not in vain.-Ale1andria Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17

KILLED BY LreHTNINe.-A young man by the
name of Thomas Adams, son of David Adams,
of jennings Gap, Augusta county, was killed by
lightning on Wednesday the 9th ult., about a
mile from his fathers residence. He was aim
ing to get home when storm arose, and he
sought shelter in barn, IN company with an
other young man. Immediately after getting in
to the barn, the lightning struck him, prostrating
him and his companion, and setting the building
on fire His comrade soon recovered from the
stunning effect of the stroke ard carried young
Adams out, after which he removed the horses
and then put the fire out! Strange to say, MT
Adams, although his clothes, right boot, &C,
were torn to peioes by the lightning, ilved Ior
"a hours after the accident lie was IN the 18TH
year of his age, and much esteemed by all who
knew Buckingham Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.
More Testimony from the Clergy

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table Pain Killer with great success In cases of chol
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Rev. JAS. G. BOOMER.
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This certifes that have for several years used
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Rev. A.. BRONSON, Fall River.
The stain on linen from the of the P. K. is cas-
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- Sold by Druggists, Grocers and Medicine deal
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17

pgys The remains of B. Baldwin Stuart ar
rived in this place on Thursday afternoon last,
and were followed to the Cemetery by large
concourse ofmourning friends and acquaintance.
The following notice of his death is from the
Memphis Aualanche of May 9th:
ANOTHER SUFFERER GoNE-H. B. STUART
DEAp.-A few days ago we announced the sad
fate of young Gideon j. Pillow, of Tennessee.
1t now becomes our painful duty to announce
the death of B. Baldwin Stuart, Esq, of Staun-
ton. Va, who died at the Gayoso House last
night at 7 o'clock, from injuries received in the
late disaster to the steamer St. Nicholas. We
have seldom been called upon to make a more
melancholy announcement! 1t was just two
weeks last night since the sad accident occurred,
and no one can tell what he has suffered since
that time. We are gratified to state that he had
every attention and care which an aecommo
dating House and o 'sympathising community
could bestow. He was not left as stranger
in strange land" but was ngrssd and waited
on by the young mon OF our city as il he had
been one of their own number. Great credit
is also due DR.. J. Fl. Erskine, his physician, who
by his skill and unremitting attention from the
first, contributed much to the mitigation of his
sufferings. But it all could not avail He was
fatally hurt and no human poEer could saye
him,
Mr. Stuart was, we understand, twenty-three
years of age-was young man of promise, and
had just entered upon the practice of the law in
partnership with his father, Hon. A. ID. ID. Stu
art. What made his fate still more melancholy
was, that he was on his way to Louisiana, where
he was to have been married on the 9th inst.
His father and mother have been here in the
city for several days, and also DIR. Lochett and
son, friends of his from Louisiana. We under
stand that his remains will be carried to Vir-
GINA for intsrment, by the train this evening.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17
The Canvass.

Mr. Preston, our candidate for Attorney
General spoke in Lynohburg on Wednesday
night last, and has since addressed the people
in Petersburg and Richmond. The papers give
glowing accounts of his efforts Mr.. Wiley,
the candidate for Lieut.. Governor, arrived liz
Alexandria one day last week, and will probably
speak at various points in the East.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17
Extravaganza at Washington

Col. Netherland, the Opposition candidate for
Governor in Tennessee, is making some telling
speeches in that State. On recent occasion he
alluded to the extravagant style in which the
Federal Capitol has been fitted up-costly look
ing glasses, chairs, tables, wash-stands, &c.-
aud then to the excuse put in by the Presidents
organ, the Union newspaper, "What does 1t
say2 That this is great country, Commerce
extensive-sails whitening every breeze, &C.,
&c. What ought we to do, therefore2 Be &C.
onomical and prosperous2 Not bit of it,
Such system of government as ours, says the
Union, requires expenditures on an Imperial
scale! Yes, that's it. We have come to that. "
N told you at the outset" continued the Colo
mel, shat this government was reduced so low
this Imperial government-that it couldn't pay
$40 am going to show it. There is man in
my neighborhood, good Democrat, and poor
man, who has little mail contract, worth about
1920. He had got into debt, been sued--his
debt, only $6-had been stsyed-the stay was
out and an execution was hanging over him.
He wrote to the Department at Washington
where money was due him, for pay" and the
reply, which the speaker read, was to the effect
that no monsy could be furnished, but if lie
wished to assign" his pay the proper evidence
of the amount due would be furnished. "This, "
said Col. N, sis the the imperial government OF
which Democratic organs at Washington prate.
If You want to get your bills against it shaoed
you shall, have every facility, but don't ask them
to comply with their contracts-they can't do
it." And then, to crown the whole, the Banks
of Tennessee-"the rag shops"-agree to advance
$17S,OOO to help our hard money Government
out of the difficulty. Rag currency" does very
we'll snmatimes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-17
THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Reported By p. N. PosoeH d 90.

RICHMOND MARKET
Rsported forths Spectator By w. d. 1ompIin, r. Dr,
MI, ,..to.s have Sn. MAY IA, 1852
the mast week. with lar oesn very much excl
We quote sales o, to the trade of at g 90,
Extra sS1s' faDns " .U0@Ss.50 for Richmond In.
WHEAT-None irving.
CORN-S1.o6
OATS-S55V an
az IV %! ~ -Lugs $4l@s5A for common, 1870
SoS sVr ~ d. $69@7 90 for fine and fraction
saiIxs es for fine bright common Leaf t7@S, fair
ssII77ai@<S1@l0. good $I0161l11S9i2. fine Stemming
e. li.%@l31I@14, and one or two hogsheads of extra
NE at SIS; fine manufacturing sl5@le@ls@20;
line fancy wrappers high as $50.
PLASTER-$5@$5L.
GUAN0-$5S