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Return of the West Augusta Guard.

The West Augusta Guard, under command
of Lieut.. Waters, returned from Charlestown on
Tuesday last They were met at the Central
Railroad Depot, by number of our citizens,
and were briefly welcomed back by r. L. Doyle,
Esq, who invited the company totheir Armory,
where an excellent dinner, gotten up at very
brief notice by some Of the ladies of the town,
awaited their arrival. The invitation was ac-
cepted, and upon reaching the Armory, the
members of the Company were again briefly
addressed by Hugh W. Sheffey, Esq.
The dinner was very creditable affair, and
ample Justice was done to it by the soldiers who
doubtless felt keen relish for good fare, after
enduring soldiers hardships and soldiers ra-
tons at the "seat of war" We were pleased
to see the members of the company looking so
well. They have improved amazingly in drill
since they left.
On Wednesday last the Company paid visit
to their commander, Capt. Baylor, who has re-
turned from New York where he had been so
long confined with severe illness, and is now at
the residence of his father, Jacob Baylor, ESQ.,
Capt. Baylor is rapidly regaining his strength,
and we may hope soon to see him out again.
The Mountain Guard, Capt. Bushong, arrived
Sunday afternoon. Having exchanged their
military coats for red flannel shirts, they pre-
sented quite dsshiug appearance. From res,
poet to the day, there was, of course, no formal
demonstration on their arrival, but the company
marched through town to their homes in the
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

GES. Suprs OFFICE v. @. 3. B.
Richmond, Dec. -, 1858. =.
NrOTICE.-The Freight Trains on this Road will
IN be discontinued during the Christmas holidays.
The last Freight Train going West previous 10 the
oath and all freight must be delivered at the Depot
before T. P. M, Friday, the 23rd. The first Freight
Train after the holidays will leave Richmond. on
Tuesday, the Ord of January, 1850. The up freight
Depot will be open for tie reception OF freight on
rive in Richmond on Monday, the 26th of December.
Consgnees of goods by this Train can get their goods
from the Depot on Tuesday, the 9th.
THOS. D0DAMEAD, Gen. Supt.
rsy" THE Freight Depot at this place will be clos:
ed from Saturday the oath Of Dec. until Monday End
of JAM, 1850. W. a. buhAE.
StayntOn, Dec. 20.-2t.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

~ hereby declare myself candidate to fill the
vacancy in the Circuit Court Cerkshp caused by the
death Of the late incumbent. 1t is within fresh rscol
lection that in time past had charge of the Office for
several years. The duties Of it are familiar to me-.
Should it be conferred on me- will discharge the du.
ties involved by 1t with all the athfuness and ASST
duty of which 1 am capable.
Nov. 20, 1859. JOHN B. WATTS.
sy- We are authorized ito announce WIN. A.
BURNETT candidate for the office of Clerk Of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county. a-7
~ We are authorized to announce ALEX F.
KINNEY, candidate for the Clerkship of the Circuit
Court of Augustus county.
Dec. 20. @ nsst'
~ We are authorized to announce JAS. C0CH-
RAN q candidate for the Office of Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county.
Dec. Is.
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THE MARKETS.
STAUNT0N MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
RICHMOND MARKETS.

RICHMOND MARKETS. ~
Exported fortAs Spsotatorby W. D. Ioaptins d Bro
RICHMOND. DEC. II, 1859.
. FLOUR--Receips Light. Extra, s617; Super. y
Fine $51< Middlings IS.
WHEAT-Sales of Red $11O@1. 20@l.25. White
81 3O@l.4 0@l45. Receipts small.
TOBACC0-Lugs new, 1904; Leafnew, $o>S@s
CORN-Sales of S0@S5.
0ATS-45@50.
MEAL-90@l.00.
RYE-80@55.
BUTTER-162S@ 20@25 rs
LARD-12110l4. ~
APPLE5-Dried, $l.50@1.60.
PEACHES -Pealed, s4@5; unpealed s2@2H.
wooL-wsshsd. 2s@s5; unwashed 1925.
BEESWAX-30@31.
GINSENG-50@55.
Il GLOVER SEED--$5%@8.
TIM0THY-S2@21S
FLAX-$l. 45@l50. q"
PLASTER-Lump, 81, ground.
GUAN0--S58. r,l..-s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20

Republicans says the Times, "will find 1t ne-
cessary before long to define their position VI
this subject somewhat more distinctly than mas
been done heretofore; aud it may not be a.iilsS
for their prominent men to give it some HUG
attention meantime"
The same thoughts and wishes have been en-
tartsined ct the South. We have observed tne
DRIFT of Republicanism, and the least ezci.AOle
and most Union-loving people amongst us nave
wanted to know what that party proposes 70 ~
Whatever excuse was offered for sectional or
ganization in 1866, there can be none now' ano
nothing remains for party OF that klnd Out :. y
wage war directly upon the Southern states. l.
This the purpose contemplated by the Republican
,osdersa Let Ms hear from them without delay
We want no bullying on the floor OF Congress
no yituperstion or passionate crlminaonn' wni0l
naturally proyokes to re-oriminatlon ou' ies Tux
fire eaters stand back, while such cool heads a.
Mr. MiIson. of the Norfolk District, manage tn'
business. Whenever majority at the Nor'l
take the ground assumed by the New YORK LII
bune, the South must stand to her arms.
But we hope that the Times expresses sne leei
ing of multitudes at the North who nave ac'e'
with the Republicans. They begin to see' "ha
conservative men in the South saw long ago
that sectional Republcanism cannot stop shor
Of Abolitionism. Tie ground it processes 10
occupy is too narrow for Q permanent parry ~
stand upon, end it must go forward or aisoan'
its organization. We hope for general break
ing up; we trust that the mass OF the party II
not prepared to plunge into the abyss OF aooll
tiopism, but will fall back to safe ground, wnle
the ultra lps4 smong them will drift over ths
chasm and tiud their ':own place" With the Gar
risons and Phillipses of infamous notoriety.
After the above was written we received tnf
letter from New York correspondent, whioh II
nnhlished in another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20
DIED.

On the goth of Nov, 1885, Mrs. MARY HINER wife Of
Mr. Benz Hiuer of Pendleton co., in the 5Oth year Of
her age Mrs. Hiner had been meek, humble and
devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
for the last 80 years of her lfe and died she had
lived in the full trumphs Of the Christian faith, calm
ly and aectionatey exhorting her neghbors as they
came to see her, TO meet her in Heaven. Her last
words were "Jesus precious, very precious to me.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20

No ex-President has ever lived in more stud.
led retirement than Martin Van Buren,. He is
seldom away from his home, and never seems to
covet attentions of any kind. On the 9th inst
he passed his 77th year. BE is said to be wri-
ting memoir of his times 1t will, if truthful
reveal great many curious chapters in the po'
itical history of the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE OxYGENATED BITTERs.

Nature. in her great labratory, has stored some
remedy to every disease which "Aesh Is heir to-
But 1t requires the investigation and research of the
philosopher to discover and apply this remedy. Such
research aud investigation has succeeded in discover
ing remedy for that most affective dispensation, the
DYSPEPSIA
With all its lesser and numerous evils and it may be
safely asserted that until the appearance of the Oxy
genated Bitters case of Dyspepsia cured was rare
experience in medical practice. Now under the inau-
nee Of these Bltters the rule is to cure the rare <.
ception, failure to cure.
Read the following, which the subscriber requests
US to publish for the benefit of the afflicted;
An obdurate and nveterate case of Dyspepsia cured
The following from gentleman well known in the
region in which he lives ought to satisfy all those Of
little faith: aEG
WArsnrows, N: Y, July %, 1885,
(, 5. w. FowLE d Co.-Sirs Mine years ago was
attacked by that of all diseases, DYSPEPSIA,
which 80 affected me as to cause great oppression,
fuliness and bloating of the bowls Immediately after
eating, accompanied with terrible pains in the stom
sch oiten occasoning nausea vomiting, acidity, and
altogether rendering life burthen.
After having tried every known remedy without eff
feet and despairng of ever regsning my lost health,
was induced to make of the Oxygenated Bitters,
the good effects of which Immediately visible on
my health and system. Before using whole bottle
was entirely cured; and feel pleasure in inducing
all like sufferers as mysefto make of this remedy
THE0. CALDWELL. 4
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ton Mass, and for sale by P. H. Trout Co., Dr. q.
5. Eichelberger Bro, and Dr. W. B. Young, Stsun-
ton; 7. Il. Antrim, Waynesboro'; J. T. Antrim,
Greenville; Randolph, Patton Il Co., Middlebrook
Stewart and Anderson, Mofett's Greek; J. e. Ross,
Mt Sidney; James NJ Stout & Co., New Hope; P. n.
Wheeler, Mt Meridian; and by all dealers in medi-
zines.
Oct 1S, t859--2mae2ws r
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r. o s P q o r U s
THE NEW YORK LEDGER

A an indication of the popularity of the Ledger,
~ we need only state the simple fact that its crcu-
ation is larger than that of any other TEN literary
papers in the country Its great success is owing to
the fact that its proprietor secures the best writers
in the country, and spares no expense in getting up
the BEST FAMILY PAPER-a paper OF high moral
tome The exalted reputation of its contributors the
practical and invariably pure and healthy character
of all its articles the which is taken that not ev-
en- one offensive word should appear in its columns,
and the superiority of its Tales and Sketches, have
gained for the New York Ledger position that no
literary paper has ever before reached We feel and
always have felt since the Ledger attained Its I'm
mense circulation that heavy responsibility rests
upon u.s. and have endeavored TO discharge that res.
possibility conscentously, feeling confident that ul-
:.mately we should receive the thanks OF thousands
and ten thousands OF families.
As to the future we are at loss what to say. We
prefer to pERFoRM rather than to PROMISE. What we
have heretofore done is known TO our readers they
know what the Ledger has been and is now, and must
therefore Judge what it will be hereafter We can
only say that among the contributors to the Ledger
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20
Concert.

Owing to the sickness of Prof. Turner, the
Concert which the Musical Association of this
place propose to give will not come oft this week
1t will take place the first week in January
Due notice will be given.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20

A patent pocket umbrella is among the latest
inventions that have been patented. A compa-
ny with capital of $4,000, and employing a.
bout fifty men, has been started in the East fol
their manufacture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20
MARRIED,

On the 18th inst. by Rev. Geo. G. Brooke, MIR. JNo
B. SNYDER, formerly Of Chambersburg, Pa. to Miss
EMMA A. PEER, of Staunton.
In Mt. Meridian, on the 4th inst, by the Rev. g..
W. Station, Mr.. GEO. SAVAGE, to Miss NJ. j. KNrPPLE
all of this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20

Lieut.. Gen. Scott arrived at New York on the
18th. The island of San Juan was virtually in
the possession of both nations, the question ofts
ownership being left to the decision of the United
States and British governments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20
Cannon.

A mounted brass six-pounder for the Staun-
ton Artillery, arrived from Richmond yesterday.
Another piece is still to come.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20
Sad Accident.

We regret to learn that Mr.. Thos. S. Coalter, of
this county, had his right arm crushed to pieces
n threshing machine one day last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20

ssFORO
HERRING'S FIRE PROOF SAFES,
LEATHER and RUBBER BETTING,
LACE LEATHER,
STEAM PACKING HOSE, &C.,
COTTON and LINEN TWINES,
AND FOR 80
INSURANCE on your Life, or the Lives of YOU
servants at the lowest cost call at Statoners Hall
No 81 Pearl Street, Richmond, Va.
KNOWLES & WALF0RD.
Richmond March IS, ls59.-Iy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20

Christmas Supper and Fair.
The Ladies of Greenville and vicinity will have q
SUPPER AND FAIR In Greenyille, on Tuesday ey'
ening Dec. 9th, 1869.
Dec. 20.-2t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20
EIection of Speaker.


A dispatch from Washington, on Friday last,
says the largely increased vote on that day LOT
Mr.. Gilmer, of North Carolina, "oame IRON tne
anti Leeomptop Democrats, aud New Jersey anu
Pennsylvania Republicans elected on the Peoples
ticket. 1t was intended to test the Democratic
members who had thus the ability to elect a
Southern man as Speaker if they wished. Mr..
Bocock's SO votes added to Ar. Gilmer's 81
would have made 122, being more than O.
nough to elect, but no Democrat voted for Mr.
Gilmer, and he at once withdrew his name
The next vote Mr.. Sherman had one vote more
than ever before, but still lacking four Of an o
lection"
The Democratic members of the House held
caucus Friday night, only ffty-eight, however
being present Mr.. Bocock expressed his will
ingness to withdraw if the caucus thought
another man could get larger vote. Several
members insisted upon adhering to the nomlna'
ton. Mr.. Cox, of Ohio, said he was unwilling
to vote for any Know Nothing, but he would
vote for anti Lecompton Democrats at the proper
time.
Mr.. Montgomery, of Pennsylvania, took
different view, thinking there might be union
between nstionalme Americans and Democrats
so effected as 10 crush out sectionalism. He
thought it dangerous that Republicanism should
have the patronage of the Capitol.
Mr.. Harris, of Virginia, made an earnest APP
peal to stand by Democratic principles and men
Ee would not ask Northern Democrats to make
such sacrifice to vote for Southern American
Mr.. Garnett, of Virginia, explained that ht
had voted for Mr.. Boteler, because he though
there was now no chance for Mr.. Bocock.
Finally, it was generally agreed, on motion o
Mr. Pryor, that the members of the conferences
persist in the support of the Democratic nominee
for Speaker until his deolination, or conference
of the party shall determine otherwise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20
JAMES 81. CALLISON,
PRA C7ICAL SURVEYOR, NOTARY
PUBLIC,
AUC7TONEER, AND REAL ESTATE
AGENT.
A TTENDS promptly to the transaction of oil bus.
II mess in hislin G iL5

AS Agent offer for sale the following described
properly, viz:-IO0O Acres Rockbridge Land,
well watered and convenient to Churches, Mills,
Stores and Schools, which will be sold entire or IN
parcels if desired Also number OF FAhmS,
Store Houses and Mills with their appurtenances,
we'll situated for business in Augusta CO., Va. Also
near 400 acres OF good land near Concord in lroquois
co. mi. Two Railroads run through this county, and
one near the land. have also for sale large guam
tty of land partly improved, in Greenbrier, upshur'
Braxton and Nicholas counties.
These lands are worthy OF consideration. Por'
ton of them lie on and near the Gaaly Bridge Wes-
ton Turnpike, and near Birch River Post Office
Though principally in timber enough has been clear
ed to prove its adaptation to the growth OF Corn and
Tobacco all of which fully matured this season, not
withsandng the rosts of June and the early fross IN
Autumn. A few families from Eastern Virgins nav
ing 1.-TWO years ago. introduced the culture OF toosc
CO. and finding, not only the rich soil also sne
climate well adapted its growth, many OF the olo
settlers are preparing plant large crops next sea-
Factory should be established to save double trans
portation A Steam Mill and Mechanics OF all kinds
could do WE'LL
Although have sold 5000 Acres of these lands
within two months past, have 5000 more TO sell SIT
uated IN the same neighborhood. Though bully y Is
not too much 80 to cultivate, is well watereo anu
said TO have Stone Coal in abundance: Also 1000 a
cres az Corn and Grass Land, Is miles higher up
Birch River and 1000 in Greepbrier CO., va. frice
very iow-from Sl1< to 81. per acre.
Terms easy, and title good.
Society. MethodIsts, Bsptists aud prospect oil Q
settlement of Presbyterlsns. =,
Persons wishing aid in buying or selling land, VIII
oddrass JAS. H. CALLIS0N,
1ec a0-St Middlebrook, Augusta CO., Va.
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EDWARD EVERETT, WIN. G. BRYANT,
CHAS DICKENS, GEO. p. NORRIS,
PAUL MORPHY, Mp. WILLIS,
HoS. II. j. RAYMOND, ANA G. RITCHIE,
GEO. ID. PRENTICE, FANNY FERN,
I0HN q. SAKE, MRS SIGOURNEY,
ESYLYANUS COBB, JR., MRS. SOUTHWORTH,
EMERSON BENNETT, MARION HARLAND,
| WIN. X. WALLACE, ALICE CARY,
CARLOS ID. STUART, EMMA A. BROMN,
Coz w. B. DUNLAP, SALLlE NJ. BRYAN,
| and many eminent Lawyers, Clergymen, Professors
in Colleges and others, who write tor the Ledger a.
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such that the current expenses the Ledger are now
and will constantly be at the rate OF over tree Aud-
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE RE.

TTRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE RE.
l. AL ESTATE.-By virtue of deed of trust exc
cued by George RUBBISH to the subscriber dated the
the 10th day of April, 1852, and of record in the
Clerks Office of the county Court of Augusta, will
SELL at public auction to the highest bidder for cash,
on Saturday, the 2lst day of January next, on the
premises. the Tract of Land in said deed conveyed,
containing 1873 Acres, situated about miles South
east of Middebrook it being the tract of land
on which the said RUBBISH now resides. The title is
believed to be perfect, but, selling trustee, will
convey with special warranty.
Dec. 20.-tds. JN0. NEWTON. Trust
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-20

FOR SHERIFF..
"a. We are authorized to announce Col. JAS NJ.
LILLEY, as candidate for Sheriff of Augusta coun'
ty at the nOxt election. 80
Dec. 20-tde.
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nARGAINS BARGAINS I'll offer my en-
t tire stock of MILLINERY at prime cost for Cash,
consisting of Velvet Bonnets of every color, Strsws
Trimmed and Untrimmed, very handsome assoet
mept of Ribons Flowers and Head Dresses also sew
eral yery handsome Cloth Cloaks Of the lLtest
Staunton Dec. 20.-lt. 4. III. hELhA.
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seemed hopeful, and the ministers e4nortatlon
to them on the scaffold was to put their trust in
the redeeming blood of Christ. The prayer OF
the Rev. Mr.. North was appropriate, and was
the only service on the scatfold.
AGES OF THE PRISONERS.
John E. Cook was 20 years of age, having
been born in Hoddam, Conn.,, in the year 1880.
He was about feet seven and half inches
high, with light hair and fair complexion.
Edwin Ooppic was born in Columbiana coun-
ty, Ohio, and was "a years of age five feet nine
inches high, brown hair, and dark complexion.
He had stupid look, but was undoubtedly OF
good intellect, and rather intelligent.
Shields Green was quite black negro, and but
% years of age. He was born in Rochester,
New York He had rather a good countenance,
and sharp intelligent look.
John Copeland was bright mulatto, with
bushy head and rather straight hair. de was
"a years of age, and looked younger then Green.
Stevens and Hazett will not be tried until the
May term of the Court
Ii is understood there will be civic guard
kept under arms, but that the military force now
here will be immediately dispersed.
Of the twenty-five men who joined IN the In
yasion, eleven were killed at Herpers Ferry, six
have since died on the scafold, two, Stevens
and Hszlett, are yet in the custody of the Vir..
GINA authorities, and three, Merriam, Tidd, and
one of old Browns sous, escaped, and are now in
Canada.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-09
The Public Health.

MEETING OF THE HsALrH CoMMIssIoNERs-MoRs
VESSELS FROM sICKLY PoRrS-PROGRESS OF TIE
STREET CLEANING ETC.
There meeting Of the Commissioners Of Health
yesterday, al which iull Board wes present.
Dr. GUM reported the arrival Quarantine of the brig
Nasd Queen from Bermuda, with cargo Of vegetables.
When she day out her voyage here her mate
taken sick and died, it thought of yellow fever
From investigation Of the CASE however the Health
Officer felt satisfied that he died OF bilious
fever. The vessel herself reported ia coad-
ton. She ordered 10 be detained five days at
tine for observ alton, after which she will be allowed
come up and discharge her Cargo nothing remarkable
occurs.
The schooner II. B Cushing, from San Domingo city
which arrived few days ago. With hides, permitted
70 come up under steam permit, aud land cargo,
her case ~as Considered exception Other vessels
bringing such cargo, che ground that st Domingo
healthy when the left It, and because she ha1 since had
sickness on board.
After this the Board adjourned till Friday pext.
Mayor hemaun received a arge number Of reports
the progress OF the street cleaning parts
city, from the police From appears that
there s yet much 70 De done before streets ar
cleansed, bu. that the work progresses satisfactorily