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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
For the Spectator.

A Picture Et i4t
The following extract il from an article APP
pearIg in the papers OF this Judicial sectlon.-
We undertake To assert from an intimate knowt-
edge OF Col. JOHN B. BALDWIN, that u presents
full length likeness OF him, as perfect as II ne
had SGT Tor the portrait, and that all his acqua'n'
tances will imagine it 10 be tbs picture:
"rhe present writer has stood during ms pro-
fessiona noyiate and OF late, in such proximity
to the Supreme Appellate Tribunal OF the Com
m0nwealil, rs 10 have formed an estimate, not
wholly unreliable OF the gifts and accomplish
ments, Datural and acquired, which circun-'
stances long existing and likely long TO continue,
render peculiarly needful upon that bench.
ITO bill, in the manner most desirable, the seat
at present vacant in that court, whoever Is lis
Incumbent should unite qualities, that singlY ia
ken are by no means common, aud whose entire
and perfect union is exceedingly rare Com
piete acquaintance with all the principles OF our
own Jurisprudence, aud liberal knowledge OF
other systems-large stores Of all professional
learning, and those stores increasing constantly
-gieat capacity, both mental aud physical, Ior
enduring labor-great pateDce-great quicKness
OF pprehension-great retentiveness OF memory
great power to grasp the most comprehensive
~ unravel the most intricate, and not 10 LOOK
over the most minute details great, yet not ex-
cessiye, subrlit,--great vigor-great caution
and circumspectiop, great Discrimination great
talent both of analysis and combination, great
tirlnness, great candor, thorough knowledge Of
our common nature, tempered with an humanity
that views even its failiugs without too much
severity-sound udgment-lntegrlty beyond
suspicion Of even the most uspicIous-absouse
impartislity, these are some of the qualifications
which should distinguish the person to be eject
ed for this position"
Let all the friends of COL Baldwin remember
not to forget" that aert Thursday aoeek, TN
l4th Of april, is the election day, aud that nt
cannot be elected unless they come to the poH
and cote. As be became candidate 1T lhei
call. it would be treacherous to allow him to b.
sacrificed by sheer neglect to turn out TO vote
Election precincts are so numerous that LITTLE
time can be lost in going to vote; aud the i'm
portance to the Commonwealth III large OF elect
ing such Judge Is Col. Baldwin would make
jus,ites ten times the Inconvenience it could COS
any individual voter in attending the polls. In
eoatest will be close and may 10 decided by
! ONE VoTRl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
M. SIDNEY. April 2d, 1859.

Pursuant to previous notice the Opposition
met in Nj. Sidney for the purpose OF organizing
Gopgin Club. 10. McOue was called to the
Chair and j. W. Brutfy appointed Secretary-
On motion OF Mr..J. Il. Parkins Committee Of
five was appointed by the chairman to draft
resolutions The following gentlemen were ap'
pointed: John Ii. Parkns, Cyrus Brown, Wm'
B. HYDE, John White and A. Hyde.
The Committee retired, aud during their ao'
sence the meeting W $ addressed by bohVaf
Christian in an eloquent and Impressive manner,
He spoke OF the extravagance and corruption VI
the present administration, and challenged con-
tradietiop; but as he proved it all by democrat
10 authority nothing was contrOverted. 1 an
not capable OF giving you even an outline OF hlf
speech. but suffice it to say the Democratic party
cannot complain that they were not noticed; hs
paid his best respects to Honest john referring
to his opposing the pension bill because thers
was no money in the treasury, while pooketlng
six thousand dollars for his service OF III months
in Congress. He spoke of Mr.. Goggln 10 the
highest terms, and showed beyond doubt tne
necessity OF his election on the Fourth Ihursday
in May. 49,, -,
The Committee returned and offered the fol
lowing resolutions:
fIeSOlCEU, /. nat tIllS OTSdulLattou W SoiAS~
the Gogsln Club Of Nj. Sidney. 81
Q. That in Vim. L. Goggin, Mailman L. vii
lev and Walter Preston We find gentlemen o
great ability and worthy OF our most cordla
support.
5. That ]. O. McCue be chosen President o
this Club, and DR.. WIN. Brutfy aud WIN. Shoe-
make Vice Presidents.
4. John W. Brutfy and j. W. Watson be APP
pointed Secretaries and A. Shoelnake, Treasurer
5. That |. J. Parkins, q. K. Hyde aud ). L
Slower be- appointed Committee to procure
speakers. ,s...1 III.
6. That we meet at this place every Saturday
evening at o'clock during this colnpalgn.
7. That the proceedings OF this meeting b
published in the Staunton Spectator.
On motion an invitation was extended TO on
Democratic friends to meet Us in discussion.
On motion the following gentlemen were ap-
pointed Vigilance Committee:
J,hn Uraun, SEN, P. M. Dice, Frank Farrow
J. NJ. Eutsl.r, WIN. Eutsler, ). H. Watson, Q. K
HYDE, Benz. Weller, jr., VIM. Crawford, Eli Rid,
deparyer, Jno. Ii. Pa:kns, Stuart n. Crawford
Robt. A. Curry, Maj. Jno. Yates, Washington
Gruolns.
On motion thanks were returned to Mr.. Chris
tian for his address.
On motion of A. Hyde the meeting adjourns
to meet next Saturday evening at o'clock.
J. c. MoCUE, President.
I W BpuFFY Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05

FROM EUROPE By the arrival of the steam
ships Kangaroo and Persia at New York on
"Wednesday, we have hreign adyieess to the 18th
ult.-a week later The rupors pPon the war
question were various aud conActing The latest
were of decidedly peaeeahle tenor, and were
supposed to be indicative OF The success OF Lord
Oowley's mission to Vienna. Tie defeat Of the
Reform bill ard tile retirement of the Derby
Ministry were events impending in England, aud
of almost certain occurrence within few day ;
after ths selling Of the Persia. Lord Derby had
infiiinattd Ills intention TO sfand or fell with the
bill. The debate 10 Parliarnent was 70 be re
sumed % Monday, the 2lst. Lord John Rnssel
was Lending the combined opposition, with q
air chance Of being called to the head Of the new
Cabinet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05

"Twenty Wings IN Sraunon will vote for John
Le,cher.'- Charlottesville J.t:. correspondent.
Richmond Enquirer.
We undertake to deny it. On behalf of the
fair fame of the gallant Wings OF old Augusta
A county that has never bowed the knee To Baal
we scout the inputation. The descendants
# men who, in days that tried mems souls, new
er faltered when their country called against any
odds, to whom Washington looked is his for
Iorp hope. ITO raise their bleeding country from
the dust" will be the last to dishonor the glori
GUS memory uf their sires by deserving their
principles ana betraying their cause in the hour
of battle Possibly there may be some OF a
more time serving race, who may have, in lat
ter DAYS. gone into that county in search OF
bread. aud of whom We know nothing, as Wings,
or otherwise, who on the scent Of spolls, may
seek what they fain believe is the strong side |;
Int the true sons of that soil are not OF such
stuff Possibly, when it was thought that Letch
er wonld have no opponent, unless of his own
party, some of the too generous Wings OF that
region expressed sympathy Tor their personal
friend, John Letcher, against the prosecutions
of his political friends Q) and willingness to
vote for him under such circumstances. But,
"the case being altered alters the case" We
IRE assured that no true hearted Wing, in Au
gusta, or elsewhere, will fail now, in his whole
duty to himself his conscience, and his country.
John Letcher the partisan candidate" is no
| longer John Letcher the personal friend; his
personal trial is ended in his triumph at Peters
burg, over his personal opponents, apd. be now
stands forth, not rs the individual, but as The
accredited champion of his party, selected to
do severest battle against sill that Wings believe
best for their country.
The choice is not now between democrats :;
our own standard has been lifted from the dust
of defeat and once more advanced for battle {;
and whatever may have been individual opinion
of the policy before, there IS no time for parley
now, and all true men will follow wherever
that banner leads or be forever disgraced in its
dishonUr. Our gallant leader, at the call OF bis
comrades, aud iB chivafrous devotion 10 prinol
pie, has already bravely taken the field, and is
seen igting hand To hand with the chosen cap
tsEs Of The foe, in the very face of their serted
ranks; it would be worse tlsn cowar'ily now TO
desert and leave him to the fate into which he
would be betrayed by vsny trusting that the
true spirit still annates his followers. The
traitors DOOM universal desecration by every
manly mind, every man calling himself WhlQ
@wou!d too surely follow for life such deser.
tons. Our cabdidate hiss kieHF to their votes.
| Again, in the name of the noble Wings OF old
Augusta, and OF epery Wing there, We utterl,
scout such an insinuatlVp, and confidently a
youch that the fourth Thursday In May will
show their hitherto untarnshed escutcheons a.
unsuied as ever.-Richmond Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
" For the Spectator.
Warm Springs High school.
VAIN SPRINGS, Marcii 81, ISog.

WAhA SfhiNIS, nlhiOh 1Soe'
Ed. Spectator: Thinking IL would perhaps
crafty many OF your readers to hear Something
Of a former townsman, it is with pleasure send
you this communication.
On Wednesday evening the pupils of the Warm
Springs School, taught oy MIR. W. ID. Marques,
yave AN exhibition oi their proficiency IN com
position, reading, speaking, and vocal and lpstru
mental music Inc compositions We're read W
the writers themselves, who were all girls, III
a very happy manner; every word was distinct
" heard aud every sentence understood any
where in the room. This Indicated that great
pains had been taken by teacher and pupil to
iInpart and acquire u natural aud easy style oi
reading. TIE matter Ut these compositions
was imbued with deeply religious spirit,
which was highly gratifying To every pious lis
lener.
The boys who detained, were mostly very
Young, vet the pieces were committed 50 well
that mot the least hesitation was manifested by
ADV one from failure OF memory.
Tie performances in Instrumental music com
prisng Duets, wallzes, polkas and songs, were
of very credltable character, and taking ell cir
cnIustances into consideration, believe l have
never heard them eXcelled anywhere az similar
exhibitions.
ested me most, wss the singing of the old patri
Otto songs shall Columbia" the Star Spangled
Banner" and some Others were sung inementeI
and with spirit that kinded up the good OLD
feelings OF my childhood.
Some Of the singers are relatives OF the Rsvo
lutionary matrop who bid her three son fly tt
the defence of their country: $50 my children
l spare not my youngest, my fair haired boy
tho oo,nfnrt of nv declining wears 1 devote
you all 10 my country; keep back the foot OF
the invader from the soil Of Augusta or see my
face no more"
When heard these and the other young sons
and daughters of "West Augusta" utter the
name OF Washington in song, his words were re-
memtered with force aud beauty never reallz
I'd before. "Leave me but banner to float M
on the mountains of West Augu,ts, and l vii
rally around inc the men who will lift my bleed
ing country from the dust and set her free"
All late hour Of the night the audience dis
persed, thankful to Mr.. NJ. aud 'Lispqpils for th'
pleasure afforded them. WARM SPlNGs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
To Merchants and Others.

Merchants, disLillers, hotel-keepers and others,
who expect to obtain license at April Court, are
reminded that they are not only required to give
Tue data upon which their license is to be as
,essed, an oath before the Court or 8 Com
missioner of the Revenue; but by an act of As
sembly which now takes affect for the fist time,
they are also required to make oath before the
Commissioners that they will not pay opt within
the limits of the Commonwealth, notes Of less
denomination than FIVE dollars, issued by banks,
corporations, or individuals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
Bath Senatorial District.

James G.. Paxton, Esq, OF Rockbridge, is
announced as a candidate for the Senate, in the
Rockbridge, Bath and Highland District, sub
jeot to the decision Of Democratic Conventions
if one should be held A week ago it was ru-
mored that Samuel Goode, Esq, who was re-
commended by the Rockbridge meeting as the
Opposition Osndidste, had declined, but we are
glad to learn that he has reeousidersd the mat.
ter and will probably be In the 6eld.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
Central Ame,ican Affairs.

Recent intelligence from Central America has
created some excitement at Washington. 1t is
rumored that Nicaragua has concluded treaties
with Great Britain and rejeots the treaty with
the Uuited. States. The Cabinet had the matter
under consideration on Friday, and report says
that, should the intelligence prove true, Mr.. La
mar will be withdrawn, and Gen. Jerez, the
Ncaragusn Minister st Washington, be tepdsred
his passports.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
New Music.

To Mr.. Henry Mccartney, Publisher, a07 Bal
timore Street, Baltimore, We are indebted fol-
6ve pieces OF New Music. viz; Grows in the
Garden" words and music by Willoftep Hsr
grave; "Golden Mazurka," E. Louis lde; Pm,
Thinking Of Thee, ANNIE" words by D. S. Gal
laher, Music by William Wirhers; Victoria
Waltz" arranged BY Leopold midnight Polka, y
by Henry Pbilby. The lovers of good rusic
should have these pieces in their possession be-
fore their stock will be complete.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05

EXECUTION AT CovINeToN-Wm. Brown,
who was convicted of the murder of Nicely, was
hung at Covington, rAllegnany co., few days
since. Brown had formed an illicit attachment
for Niceley's wife, and shot the husband to get
him out of the way. Patrick Murphy, who had
been sentenced to be hung at the same time for
the murder of his wife, was respited BY Govern
or Wise. Just before the hanging took place
great many persons became much excited, and
declared that it was not right to hang coun.
tryman of theirs, while foreigner, who had
been convicted st the same time with Brown, was
allowed to remain ia jail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
Meeting in Highland.

We are requested to state that the Wings and
Americana OF Highland will hold Ratification
mseting st Monterey on April Court day,
Thursday the 2lst. Speeches may be expected
from the Hon. A. q. II. Stuart, and &. ". shet
fey, R. l.. Doyle and J. D. Imbodeu, Esqrs.
Steps will be taken at the same time with ref
ereuce to the election OF a State Senator for tue
Dissriot Of Highland, Bath and Roekbridge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05

A tender To q SLAYER is said to bson the coast
of Louisiana, and revenue cutter has been sent
from Mobile to intercept the pirates. This is
right. The slave trade must be stopped, or our
governrnent be declared failure. Under no
other authority in the civilized world would
there have been the levity and inactivity e1hibi-
ted that has disgraced this nation recentlyinthe
auding of slaves on our coast. The Gulf OF
Mexico is rapidly becoming highway for slav-
vers, and we are going back to where Brazil
was in the business of negro piracy few years
ago, aud where Cuba now is to the shame of
Spain and the representatives of Her Catholic
Majesty, Isabella. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05

Gov. Wise, in letter to Benz. Wilson, Esq,
|of Olarksburg, published in the Richmond En-
quirer, declares bis intention to support Dir
Letchsr. In his letter, Gov. Wise most honora
bly, to himself, whilst expressing his determine
ton to support Mr.. Letcher and opposes Mr..
Goggin, on political grounds, and for political
reasons, says:-"I have high personal regard
and respect for Mr.. Goggin. have known him
from youth upwards, and cordially vouch that
he is worthy OF the confidence of those who
gree with him in notifies"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
Political Speaking.

The appointments OF MIR. Skinner to speak at
several points in Rockingham and in the west
ern counties, will be found elsewhere in this
paper. We ore requested to state that Mr..
Harris will address the people OF Chrrehyille on
Thursday, the l4th inst, lday ofhe Judicial e.
iection), and at Mt. Scion on the 10th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05

Messrs. Nathaniel Massie, J. Marshall Nc Cue
and Bolivar Christian were nominated for the
next Legislature of Virginia by a meeting of the
Opposition party of Augusta, held at Staunton
on Monday last They are all first.rate men, and
will make good Rockingham
Re0ists1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
V.eaEe and SJinor

Mr.. Franklin Minor, of Albemarle, replies TO Mr..
Lsake in long and remarkably cool commu-
niestion. Like sensible man he has no idea
OF being led into personal difficulty for Mr..
Leske's benefit. He defends his first publication
with characteristic ability, and assails Mr. Lsake
from bis own batteries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
NATHANIEL MASSIE,
j. MARSHALL McCUE,
BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN,
JUDICIAL ELECTION.
THURSDAY, THE 14TH OF APRIL.

1t is important that the people should remem-
Der that the election of Judge of the Court Of
Appeals, takes place on 14th Of April. The
Candidates are,
JOHN B. BALDWIN, or AueusrA,
WIN. J. ROBERTSON, OF ALBEMARLE,
RICHARD PARKER, OF FREDERICK.
The office is one of the highest dignity and
importance, and it is hoped thst every voter OF
the Section will be at the Polls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05

AND SALE.-H.ying been appointed Admin.
lstrator OF Elijah Fiers estate, and According TO
he reolstions OF his will duly recorded in the Cir
cult Court Office of Augusta. will sell the tract Of
land devised bv said Fiier, the premises, on the
49, dan of this nonh The tract contains about lzO
aCREs 1t Is in a fine peigh borhpod, adjoining the
lands Of Christian Michael, John Cupp &c, within
aX miles of Mt. Scion. The improvements CONSIST OF
GOOD i log DWELLING HOUSE, good BAls and 9th
err necessary buildings. 40 acres OF the land Is IN
meadow-a suficlency of Timber to supply the farm.
One third of the purchase money will be required on
the day of sale and the balance in two annual pay
meuts with the title r. tanned as ultimate security
Possession will be given on the day Of sale or very
soon after. W. ioho' D. a. W
: April IS, 1880.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05

The trial of James II. johnson, for poisoning
his wife, took place in Rappahannock county
week before last. He was convicted and sen
fenced to be hung on the 18Th of May. Stryoh-
nine vas administered to the unfortunate wom-
az in glass of lemonade. Tts pF9ot of guilt
was copolusiye
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
April s, 1859.
ChnmissiorER,s SALE OF yALUAs

{ CI BE REAL ssfATE.T b virtue Of ,dseres
rendered on the 10th day Of Nov 1885, in the case OF
Snapp. guardian, Vs. Kodes' heirs. &C., | shall pro-
coed on Saturday tho ynd Dug Of April 1883, to sell
on the premises to the highest bidder, Ut pubic
suetlon Acres Of land be the same more or Tess Tess
Stanton, TO Spring Hill, including the MILL on tbs
tract Said tract Of land sdjops the lands Ut Isaac A.
Bushong and others.
TEAMS or SALR:--So much in cash as may be nee
essary to pay costs and expenses Of sale aud the bal
ance On credit OF SIX twelve and eighteen months;
nents and the utie to be retained ultimate Sc
curity. An arrangement can be made Tor fHr,her
credit if desired. HUGH W. SHEFFEf, Comr,
March l, lo59-tds. 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
Gas Works.

Aessrs. Waterhouse & Bowss, the contractors,
have commenced operations at this place for the
erection Of gas works. A force Of twenty eight
men is employed ip digging out the tank, and
several gas filters are al work putting up the
pipes in dwellings aud other buildings. Pne
works will be completed about tho lst OF July.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05

A MosT INTERESTING religious revival Is go
ing on at Mr.. DinwidG-'s school, near Green
wood Tunnel, in this county. There are about
seventy young men at that school, one fourth OF
whom have already been converted, and the In
terest is daily increasing. - Charlottesville Ad-
0Ocate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05

Many of the most experienced politloians 10
Washington assert that nothing can prvent tle
calling of an extra session ABOUT fhe hrst OF pep
TENDER. Every day adds to the complications
and difficulties of the Post Office Department.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05

ADVERTISEMENT Perry Davis Vegetable
Paiu Killer possesses virtue, which not only re-
moves pain instantly, but regulates the stom-
ach, gives strength, tone and vigor to the sys
TEN. 1t is one of those medicines which is worth
more than gold. Sold by druggists generally
throughout the United States and Canada.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
The London Times bts an editorial on IL

The London Tmes hss 81 editorial on the
corruption brought to light in the naval depart
ment OF the United States. by the Congressional
Investigating Committee, aud pointing q mora
from the exposure, in opposition to the intro
dnction of Democratic institutions. Itprocluim.
that Governments electoneering politics are
infinitely more scaudalous in the land of Democ.
racy and the ballot than in England.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
CRIME IN NEW YoRK.-srabbing, shooting

CRIME IN NEW YoRK.-Stabbing, shooting
beating and poisoning appear to prevail in this
city, says the New York Express, with the viz;
ulence Of epidemic disea>es. Within one week
from Wednesday to Wednesdsy-we have re-
corded in the Express accounts OF fifteen murders
or murderous assaults, that have taken place in
New York city, without making mention OF the
bodies OF unknown men found 10 the river. This
is an average Of over two a day. and yet hardly
any one gives more than passing thought to
tho list .- b..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
Sale OF VALUABLE POCA.

DRUST SALE OF VALUABLE POCA.
j HONTA AS LANDS.-By virtue MA deed u trust
executed to me by John II. Ruckhan Ct ux dated the
LIST day of April, 1s5sand ofrecord in the Clel oce
Of The County Court Of Poeahontas.
viii on Wednesday, M 18th dug Of June next, on
the premises proceed To sell at public s9clon 10 tRe
hyhest bidder, valuable GRAZING tAkA, IN the
County of Pucahon,as, IN The waters OF Beayerdam
Creek, containing about 1900 Acres, composed OF
several different tracts, we'll waered and adaPted !"
"a ass, quantity Of improved land thereon now IN
fine sod.
=, TERMS OF SALE THE land will be sold for cash.
Tie tiesto the ABOVE tract Of lsnd is believed to he
unauestivnable bu, ACTING trdsseee viii only con-
vey such title have under The trust deea Store
said. WA' eohni, iia''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
Public Discussion.

Messrs. A. Ii. Ii. Stuart aud fhos. J. Niche.
will discuss the questions of the Gubernatorial
canvass al Lexington, Rockbridge county, on
the 18th inst, being tts frst day of the Circuit
Court of Rockbridgs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05
Corpora lion Election

Tn e annual election for corporation officers IN
this place comes off Tomorrow. Besides q
Mayor and Councilman, a Clerk of the Hastings
Court and Town Sergeant are to be elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-05

One of the late Democratic candidates for the
United States Seuatorship in New Jersey, it l.,
said, remarked, 't'lat the present WAS the high
est priced Legislature lie ever had dealings witn.n