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Wheat Market,

Several lots of new wheat were sold IN kioh'-
mond last week, but Monday, the 18th, was tne
dsy fixed for the regular opening of the market
The prices, 1t was believed, would be Sl.4O Tor
red. and $3.50 for white. The first sales al
Richmond last wear were $1.15 for red and ST.
25 for white, neither sort rating as prime; .
INIT bv the 2sth of July the prices had advanced
70 a 40 aud $3.50. In August there was de-
cline of 10 to 10 cents, and thus the market
f,uotuated throughout the year. The maximum
nricaa-s1 So to $1.75--were obtained in March
and AGAIN in Nav.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19
Tauan Posts.

The lamp posts ordered by the town oounci
will be erected at the following points Gospel
Hill, the National Hotel, Crawford and Ooch'
rams corner, the Virginia Hotel, Courthouse
square, the American Hotel, Bickle's corner,
Central Bank, WIN. Kinuey's corner, Wesleyan
Institute, Baptist Church, Episcopal Institute,
II. M. Bells corner, Market House, B. Craw-
ford's corner, DR.. Downey's, N. K. Trout's,
Augusta Female Seminary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19
A NICE LITTLE FARM AT PUBLIC

IA AUCTI0N.-On Saturday the eth day of Ats-
gust. / will offer my farm, situated within miles Of
stanton, the Mt. Scion road, at public auction,
without reserve. The tract adions the land of David
Fultz and others, and contains 1U2 Acres The land
is well fenced, good portion Of it plank and
rail- about 25 or 81 acres in timber and the balance
in good state Of cultivation about so acres being well
ORCHARDS on the farm, bearing fruit, besides about
SEQ Young Apple Trees of the choicest variety, with
quantities of Cherries, Peaches, Plums, Damsons,
Ounces, &c. The improvements consist of tolerabe
Dwelling House, Barn, &c. TERIHS-0ne. third down
and the balance at such time as will be made known
on day Of sale. s. Z. CLARKE.
July 10 1883
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19

THE ARGUMENT IN A NUTsHELL.-In our view,
says the Baltimore American, the naturalized
citizen asks far too much when he demands that
he shall not only enjoy all the rights of citizen
ship whilst under the protection of our flag, but
that we shall on his behalf assert our principle
of free citizenship against all the world, and be
prepared to go to war merely to secure for him
the privilege of visiting country from which
he has voluntarily expatriated himself, and of the
penalty for returning to which he is fully aware.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19

OREGON SENAToR-The divisions in the Dem.
ocratic party in Oregon have resulted in the ad-
journment of the Legislature without electing
U. S. Senator in the place of Delazon Smith
The Democrats have 49 of the fifty members,
but minority acting with the seven Republi-
cans were able to prevent an election by refusing
to 90 into joint Convention. Oregon, therefore,
will be represented by Gen. Lane alone in the
Senate, until another Legislature shall convene
in that State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19

ADVERTISEMENT. mo medical preparation
has ever been introduced to the public, which
has realized such marked success as Perry Da
Wis Vegetable Pain Killer. Where the Pain
Killer has been offered for sale during long
term of years, and where its virtues are known
and appreciated, it will be sure to retain its en-
yiable popularity and that its sale will continue
to Increase as it finds its way to new markets,
no Intelligent person can doubt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19

CoNeREssIoNAL.-W understand that Roger
A. Pryor, Esq, has reconsidered his recent de-
termination, aud will be candidate to repre-
sent this district in the next Congress of the U
States He aud his competitors, Col. IL: L. Hop
kins, of this city, and Thomas f. Goode, Esq.
of Mecklenburg, open the canvass to-day at Din
widdie O. II. Thomas 81. Campbell, Esq, de-
clines.-PetersJwg Express.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19

A Democratic Convention in St. Louis, few
days ago, adopted straight out Douglas Squatter-
Sovereignty-Freesoil resolutions, and the leaders
of the administration retired from the conven.
ton, declaring that "the resolutions would sink
the Democratic nominations in 1860 so deep
that forty thousand hyenas could not dsinter
them" The st. Louis Convention only foreshad-
ows what must occur at Charleston.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19

a correspondent of the New York Herald,
states that since May, 1S4S, between sixty and
seventy cargoes of Africans have been introduced
into the Southern States, and that twelve differ
ent slave vessels whose names are known, are
expected within few weeks along the Southern
seaboard. We do not credit this statement
though it is certain that there is desperate
effort on the part of some to bring about, in
violation of law, and in opposition to public o.
pinion, an actual revival of the African slave
trade
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ANOTHER DUEL.-A duel between O. Je

ANOTHER DUEL.-A duel between o. Jen
nings Wise and Patrick Henry Aylett took place
in North Carolina, near Dansille, Va, on Friday
last. The difficulty grew ont of controversy
between the Enquirer and Examiner on the sub
iect of Congressional interference with slavery
10 the Territories. Mr.. Aylett considering him.
self insulted by Mr.. Wise, gave the challenge
Mr.. Aylett fred first Mr. Wise fired into the
air. Mr.. Aylett then withdrew the challenge
and asked for reconciliation, which Mr.. Wise
rafnsp6
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.EsIRARLE HOUSE, AND LOT FOR

nESIRABLE HOUSE AND LOT FOR
~ SALE.-I will offer for sale at public auction, on
Saturday the 3Oh of July, in front of K. g. Bckles
store that very pleasant family residence now occu
pied by Mr. Hawkins, situated on Augusta Street
Terms accommodating and made known on the day OF
sale. ID. y. ohA"FohD
Staunton July 10, 1859.
TAMTLY RESIDENCE PoR SALE will
i offer for sale SATURDAY 1uty ne SotA, IN front
of R. @. Bickes Store that very desirable family res
dence on Augusta Street. now in the occupancy of Mr.
Amss Terms accommodating and made known on
dav of sale. H. j. ORD.
Staunton, July 10. 1853.
MARBLE r0P CENTRE TABLES-A nice arti;
N Gle. Also 25 dozen Cane Seat Chairs, Call and
see them at OhANDhDho'
Stanton. July 10, 1853,
r. DOZEN ROCKING CHAIRS, from $l.5o up:
b wards, Also large lot of FURNITURE s which
can sell very cheap. a. " ohANpAHh'
Staunton, July 10, 1862
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o.. Congres.;onaI Election,

The Vindicator publishes the following anal
ysis of the vote of each county of this District
for Congressman, to show that large majority
of the Democratic party of the District voted Tor
Mr.. Skinner. The vote cast for Mr.. Letcher is
taken as the Democratic vote, and that cast for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19

The prisoners taken in the battles in Italy, are
it is said, set to work in the fields, and made
to cultivate the soil. A very useful employ
ment. Better than soldering"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19

Nv The sTAUNTON SPECTATOR hay
inc az large a circulation as any paper pup
lished in Western Virginia, has no supeLlol
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19
TIMBER LAND NEAR sTAUNTON FOR

i SALE-Acting as Commissioner under decree
OF the Circuit Court of Augusta County, will, on
Thursday, ths 18th Of AuguSt, at o'clock, p NJ, in
front of the Courthouse in the town of Saunton, sell
ing about 80 Acres, adjoining the lands of Col VIM.
A. Bell and others, and belonging to the estate of Ma
~ B. Kenpey, decd The land is of good quality and
we'll timbered. The precise quantity of land will pc
made known on the day of sale.
TERMS:-So much of the purchase money as will
pay expenses of the sale and costs of suit will be re-
qured in cash. the balance credit of g. 49, 10 and
"a months, with bonds and approved personal securi-
ty and the title retained as ultimate security until all
the purchase money is paid.
July 10, 1859. ID. S. YOUNG, Com'r.
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DURLIC NOTICE.-By virtue Of deed Of trus

DURLIC EOTICE.-By virtue OF a deed of trust
J executed to me the 18th day of February 1852,
by James r. Black, and of record in the Clerks Office
OF the County Court of Augusta, SHALL Friday the
18Th day Of AuGus 1859, at the late residence of said
James K. Black now deceased, proceed to SELL at pub
lie auction, for the purposes mentioned in said Decd
the following Personal Property, VIII Cooking
Stove and Furniture, Cow, Side-sadde, Mans
Saddle Beds, Bedsteads and Clothing Folding.
leaf Table, large square Table, small do, Is dozen
Chairs, Cupboard, Brass Clock, Q Axes Hoe,
Shovel, Grubbng Hoe, large Chest, Rocking Cra
die, Q Augurs, l Shoemaker's Bench and Tools, Q
the Table Furniture consisting of Cups and Saucers
Knives and Forks, Dishes Plates &c one lot OF Bar
res, Bushels of Irish Potatoes, and all other proper
ty of whatever kind and description, belonging to the
said James r. Black. H. II. ROBERTSON,
July 10, ls59.-tds Trustee
VALUABLE RESIDENCE IN STAUN.
last term of the Circuit Court of Augusta, rem
dered in cause in which Thomas J. Niche is Plaintiff
and Moses II. McOue and others Defendants in
Chancery, the undersigned, appointed Commissioners
for that purpose will proceed, on Monday, the Sh
duy of august next before the door ofthe Courthouse
of Augusta county, to sell OF public auction, to the
highest bidder, House and Lot, on Main ST. near
the Episcopal Church. in Staunton, formerly the resi-
dence of Thomas j. Niche, and sold by him to Moses
II. McCue The location is desirable, being bounded
on three sides by public streets.
TERMS:-A credit of six, twelve and eighteen
months will be given on the purchase money, the pur.
chaser giving bonds for equal instruments, with good
security, and lien is retained the property as ad
JN0. 4. MoCUE oomrs'
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SULPHUR AND oHALYBEATE WATERS.
CHABYBEATE. SULPHUR

Dr. futile says he has taken great pains in the pro-
cess of the Analyses and has great confidence in the
results 1t will be seen that the ingredients
tially the same, when removed from their combina-
tons, in the Springs compared.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

EXECUTORS SALE OF REAL ESTATE
u IN STAUNTON.-I will offer for sale, at public
auction, in front of Messrs. Crawford q Cochrans
Store, in Staunton, on Tuesday. tie eth of august,
1859, Three Houses and Lots and an OUT LOT,
belonging to the estate of Michael Oates, decd and
situated in that part of Staunton, known as New
Town. The property will be offered in the following
order, viz:
1st The House and Lot now in the occupancy of
Henry Youch.
End. The House and Lot now in the occupancy of
Jacob Rohr.
Ord. The House and Lot now in the occupancy OF
Henry Hyer.
4th. The Out Lot adjoining the lot of Lewis W..
Peace.
The Houses and Lots are very desirable for persons
with small families. The occupants of the Houses
will show them to persons who desire it, or will
take pleasure in doing The title believe to be
good.
TERMS OF SALE "A credit of five years will be
given upon the purchaser giving bond with approved
security, with interest payable annually and lien
retained ultimate security. These terms however,
am williag to vary to suit purchasers.
VIM. Fl. HARMAN,
Executor of NJ Oates decd.
Stoupfon Julv 125u-tdo mr. foo m
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UNOWN RESIDENCE.-House and Lot on Augusta
Street desirable as Residence. Terms easy.
WOOD LAND.-Fifty-s even Acres of Land, within
miles of Stanton all well numbered with the excep-
ton of cleared field of about Is acres. bargain
may he had,
HALUABLE FARM-25O Acres, ~ miles of
Staunon, 100 Acres cleared and the balance heavily
timbered The land Is Of good quality as the crops
will show and there on the tract several never
failing Springs. Can be bought at low figure.
Apply to GUY & WADDELL,
Real Estate Agents, Staunton, Va.
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Executor Of NJ. Oates, decd.
Staunton, July 19, 1259-tds pr. fee $500


GALE OF REAL ESTATE IN BATH
- C0UNTY.-In pursuance of decree pronounced
in the Circuit Court of Bath Co., at the October term
G. Cleek, Administrator of Martin Ratliff decd, and
Robert P. Williams, Administrator of Ohio Williams,
decd, are Plaintiffs; and Agness Ratf and Jas. p.
Ratlif are Defendants, shall proceed to SELL at the
Courthouse of the said County of Bath, Tuesday,
the 9th day of Angust 1885, (that being Court day. the
LAND in the billand proceedings mentioned, consist
ing of two several tracts containing in the aggregate
304 Acres, subject to the widows dover, lying and
adjoining the Green Valley Farm. The buildings con-
sist of DWELLING HOUSE and other necessary
outhouses.
TERMS.-A credit of 6, 70 and IS months by the
purchaser giving bond with good personal security,
and the title retained until the purchase money is
paid. ADAM G, CLEEK, s. b. G.
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ALUM WATERS.

The first three columns give the composition of the
three Alum Springs at Stribling Springs; the last
three of the three principal Springs at the Rockbrdge
table gives the contents in grains of imperial gal
lon. DR.. Hayes says "the Suphate of Alumina gives
character and activity to these waters and renders
them subjects of great interest when led as remedial
agents" would call attention to the quantity Of that
calf in tho Strihlinp Alum Water -
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J. LOT IN STAUNTON.-On Monday the 18th of
Augast next by virtue of deed of trust executed to
me by VIM Ruff, the 18th of JAM, 1859, and of
cord in the Clerks Office of the County Court of Au-
gusta, to bond for $1,000 90 due ]. B. Bald.
win Exr of Simon p. Miller decd, and to indemnify
the security the same, will offer at public auction
in front of the Courthouse the BRICK HOUSE AND
LOT situated on Lewis ST., in that portion ofthe town
known as Gal'ows Town, formerly occupied by said
VIM. Ruff as q residence.
The title to said property is believed to be unques
as is vested in me. Possession given any time after
sale.
TERMS :-$25000 IN four months secured by en-
dorsed negotiable note, residue in twelve months,
with interest from date, with privilege OF extension
another year on payment Of interest.
BRISCOE A. STUART, Trustee.
Stauntnn Iulu 1aha-L indicatnr Canr
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For the Spectator,
Stribling Springs.

The following analysis Of the waters at Strib
ling Springs, in this county, was made by DR.
Tuttle, Analytical Chemist, of the University o
Virginia:
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DIR. w. B. YOUNG,

DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS,
OILS DYk.STUFFS. CHEMICALS, BURNING
FLUID, DAGUERREOTHPEAA TERE
AIS. ALL KINDS TOILET AND
FANUY AR4IOLES;
ALSO, COAL OIL AND LAMPS,
STANTON, VA.
Staunton, July 10, 1852
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19

NTOTICE,-We call the attention Of or - old cns-
IN toners and friends to the attempt AIDE by seye.
raj persons in create the impr sson that we
have removed our Clothing Store to Baltimore. We
have but to say that the report is that
tel, as will be seen by our adv ,rt,sement.
80 ,o.a PIE INER, BROS co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-19

DERsONAL PROPERTY FOR SALE
i Having disposed # my farm, l will, on 1aesdqy,
ne sm Aaga55, on er for sale variety of PER-
|SON4L RhOt@ttTY, consisting OF Horses. Hogs,
Farming utenslH,, Grain, Hay, &c. Also the grow
ing oroI of Corr. Terms made known day OF SALE
Jaly 10, lS5..-tds RlSDEN P. SMITH.
! NOUNTKY MERCHANTS visiting Richmond
~ buy at l2l Main Street, the best terms for
cash, al proved credit everything they may want in
the BOOK AND STATIONARY LINE.
Orders will with prompt attention if addressed
to j. W. RANDOLPH.
| Richmond, July 10, 1859.
mo THE CREDITORS OF TT. CASTLE.
i MAN.-Any OF said creditors who have not filed
their claims with me and proved them, request
ed to do SO before the 9Th day of August merit on
which day shall close my statement OF the Trustees
accounts. VIM. d. HARTMAN.
Stanton, July 10, ls59-tsA
Smyrna times., 1859-12-15
Congress-.

We expected in our last issue to have been
ole to lay before our readers the substance o.
be Presidents Message; but more than &
week has elapsed, and the popular branch o.
our National Legislature has failed to discharge
the duty which the sxigeGcies of the country
imperatively demands-an organization, by the
election of Speaker and the subord iuate Off
GERS. II was no doubt expected that, in conse
euence of the peculiar complexion of the body,
It's division into four parties, that an organiZa.
t,On might be delayed for day or two, but il
was scarcely supposed that, up to this time, day
after day would have been consumed, and more
than wasted, IN an exciting and angry debate,
the chief staple Of which has been elimination
aud recrmnaiiou. Added to this, thronging
galleries have caught up the maddened feel.
Ing, and scenes are daily witnessed which pro-
duce emotions of sadness and of an apprehen-
sIye character on the part Of those who have
been accustomed To witness the deliberations
o! Ihs bIly 10 the better days OF the Republic.
The impending Crisis of Helper has been the
bcne e{ cOnIentiOn,' and many of the mem
bers Of both the House and Senate, have Gelv.
cred themselves Of immense loads of wrath. 1t
yOaI seem that the representatives, of the ma
uOn; nj Iht tnI snnethIng better to do at the peO-
Fe's expense, than spending their time selling
this " :nceudiary" work, which is what they
are virtually doing; giving it lift " and no.
IOrIety that will be OF more benefit TO the pub
Usher than thousands OF dollars of advertising
SOme of them have even dared to express dis
union sentiments. and declared such to be the
feeling of the south 10 The event Of the success
Of northern man.
Up 10 the present writing, but three ballots
have been taken for Speaker, on the last of
which Sherman, the Republican ca candIdate, came
within six votes of an election. At a caucus of
the % southern Opposition, held on Saturday
evening, they resolved, unanimously, not to
vote for any democratic candidate. 1t is now
Supposed that enough Anti Lecompton MEN,
bers will vote for the Plurality Rule to enable
It's passage, in which, if done, the Republicans
will elect their candidate.
In the Senate, the Ilarper's Ferry affair and
the "Impending Crisis" formed the chief SUBJ
ject of debate, up till Thursday, when they ad-
JOurned. The Republicans disavowed all
knowledge in the attack upon Virginia, and
expressed willingness TO vote for Senator Ma
sons resolution of inquiry. On Monday they
informed the President that they were ready TO
receive communications.
II may be as well, after all, that the "eter-
nal negro question has been sprung SO early
in the session, for these buncomb speeches
would be made sooner or later, not that the
speaker expected TO effect anything there, but
merely to satisfy his constituents at home that
they had sent a pretty smart fellow to Con-
gress.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-15
Important to Females.

DR.. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS.-The combi.
nation OF ingredients these Pllls are the result of
long ard extensive practce. They are mild IN their
operation and CERTAIN IN CORE cIlng all irregularities
falnlul MehSiruanns, removing all distractions
whether from COZ or otherwise, headache main i'm the
side, palpItaOn ni the heart whites all nervous af
feclOs, Mysteries IaIgue, pam the back aud limbs
NC, disturbed sleep, winch arse from nerru!.n Of
nature.
DR.. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
was the cOmmenren6 nj OF era ia the treatment
Of those irregularities aud distractions which have
consigned 50 many thOI>aIds oi The V,.g the beau
ilinl and the beloved To Premature Crave No ie.
male can ENJOY good health unless she is regular and
Whenever an obstruction takes place the general
health begins 10 decline.
DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS are the most efTeciuaI
remedy ever known for all complaints peculiar TO Fe-
males. To all classes they Invaluable inducing
with certainty periodical regularity They are known
TO thousands, who have used Them different periuds
throughout the country having the sanction of some
OF the most eminent PhysicIOns America Exnlicit
directions, stating ~hen and when they should not be
used. with each Box-the Price One Dollar each box
containing 40 Pills.
valuable Pamphlet. To he had free Of the Agents
Pills sent by mail, promptly. by enclosing price to the
General Agent. Sod by JAMES p. H0FFECKER
SmyrHa and 10y Druggists generally.
X. B. HU rCIIINGS, General Agent.
ieoifly 100 Chambers ST., New York
Smyrna times., 1859-12-15

"THE MINsTREL's BRIDE; OR, THE SHEP.
HERD OF HAZEL GLEN" is the title of a book Of
poetry, on our table, written by Miss Catharine
Mitchell, of Philadelphia. We have not had
time to read it carefully, but, from cursory
view of pages, we have no doubt but what it
is work of superior merit; indeed, the name
of the publishers is sufficient to guarantee that,
as Lppincott publishes no other kind. 1t is of
the same character, in regard to versifcation
and arrangement, as Scott's Lady of the
Lake." than which there is no style better
adapted to suit the popular taste. 1t is an &C.
tavo of 237 pages, neatly bound, and would
make an appropriate presentation book. We
accordingly recommend our citizens young or
old, wishing to make Christmas or New
Years present, to purchase a copy of The
Minstrel's Bride or, the Shepherd of Hazel
Glen" for such purpose. 1t can be had of Mr.
Richard Mitchell, ofthis town, and sells at $1OO
per volume.
J. B. LippencOtt & Co., publishers, Phia.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-15

MISS MARTHA HAINEs BUTT, the young and
accomplished authoress, has new volume in
press, entitled " Leisure Moments" which will
soon be published. Home Journal.
AMONG the passengers by the Persia, at New
York, are Col. Preston and family, (minister TO
Madrid,) Baron Rothschild, and the remaining
portion of the late Minister Mason's family.
Four deaths of members Of the present Con-
gress have occurred before its first meeting,
Messrs. Broderick, Goode. Harris and Spinck.
These will be formally announced early in the
session.
The election in Kansas is reported to have
resulted in the election of the entire Republi-
can State ticket, by majority of three thou
sand.
THE value of gold plate and leaf used in the
United States for the replacing and repairing
ofdefective teeth is 81 ,250,O0O.
Iron PAPER. of which seven hundred leaves
were included in one inch in thickness, was ex-
hbted at the Great Exhibition.
The vote in the New York city election for
Mayor stands-Wood, 30,O54; Havemeyer,
Democrat, 2G,78I; Opdyke, Republican, 2l,-
7O6.
The defalcation of Isaac F. Shepard. late
treasurer of the Hanover street Saving Bank,
in Boston, is ascertained to reach SS57 900.
We understand that an ex.member of the
"bar" is engaged in composing a new drink
for the holidays.
THERE are stone bridges in China, three and
four miles long, and an arch of the incredible
apex of six hundred feet.
NIAGARA must be capital place for an ocu-
list No person can look at the Falls without
having a cataract in his eye.
ALABAMA has in its treasury a balance oI
$600,000.