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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

rNMA RKET.-TOWN PROPERTY AND
| FARMS.-Finding it inconvenent to give proper
attention to property in the County and having de-
termined to settle my sons in the South am desi-
rous of selling l. The PITMAN FARM on the line
of the Central Railroad and Scottsve Turnpike, a.
bout 2L miles from Staunton, containing i62 a.
ores: we'll improved with DWELLING HOUSE,
Barn Stablng, Ice house, Spring house, &C.. About
1OO acres are clear and in fine state OF cultivation,
and all set in grass, and very productive 1t has on
il large collection of choice young fruit trees,
and Is well watered. ABOUT S5 acres are sown down
in small grain, and under good fencng-a great por
ton being new plank fence. | hazard nothing In
saving that in my opinion there is not more desira
bic "home farm" Of the same size for sale In the
County.
p small tract of about thirty acres situated abont
81 miles from the above. 1t has on it good two
Story Dwelling House aud a shop, Offering nne
home for mechanic, apd is ellwatered, and conve
nient to market, -,
8. tract of 800 ACRES in the Pastures, adjoining
the lands of VIM. Guy, Esq. Has on 1t good dwell
ling House, Barn and SAW MILL. The land is ad,
mirably adapted grazing and produces crops very
we'll and is finely watered-beng the land pur-
chased Of Samuel Gwiun.
4 A HOUSE AND LOT inStaunton, In that part
thereof known as "New Town" The house is two
story with kitchen and other out houses
& A HOUSE AND LOT in Pontsville about one
mile from Staunton. The lot contains an acre, and
has on 1t comfortable dwelling house.
| will make my terms reasonable and accommoda-
ting and as am determined to sell, persons IN want
of the kind property have for sale will find 1t to
their interest to call soon and buy.
Staunton Feb. s, 1859. Is. +. POINTS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
The Tariff Question,

We noticed last week that the Democratic
Senators at Washington had met in caucus and
decided against any change of the present tariff
act. On Tuesday night the Democratic mem
bers OF the House held meeting to consider the
subject About fifty only were present, princi-
pally from the South. Two were from New
York, two from Minnesota, one from Ohio, five
from Illinois, and none from Pennsy lvanis. The
Ohio member, Mr. Vsllandigham, declined to
take any part il the meeting, and said he had
come merely to ascertain the character of the
proceedings. There was great diversity of opin'
ion on the subject under consideration. Mr.
Millson, of Virginia, and others were opposed to
change. Mr.. Phelps, of Missouri, was opposed
to specific duties and protection in any form,
but advocated modification of the tariff for
revenue purposes. Mr.. Stewart, Of Maryland,
was in favor of "a judicious tariff" for revenue
purposes. Mr.. Barksdale, of Mississippi, and
Mr.. Miles, of South Carolina, advocated free
trade and direct taxation. On one point, how
ever, there seemed to be perfect unanimity OF
opinion-that the expenditures of Government
were much too large Mr.. Stephens, OF Geor-
ga, said the country went through the Mexican
war, with sixty three thousand soldiers in the
field, for ffty-three millions, and now, in time
of peace, the estimates are seventy-three mil
lions. Finally, on motion of Mr.. Garnett, OF
Virginia, the meeting passed resolution for the
appointment of committee to report how the
public expenditures may be retrenched, and an
other declaring it inexpedient to disturb the ia
riff The committee, consisting of Messrs. Gar
nett, Vallandigham, Crawford, Burnett aud Mar
shall, of Illinois, were to report to an adjourned
meeting on Saturday.
The tariff men seem to have the matter in
their own hands in the House, but the action of
the Senatorial caucus settled the question against
them for this session. The States newspaper
says the protectionists of Pennsylvania manifest
extreme indignation at the course of the Demo.
cratic majority in the Senate. A leader among
them, and he Democrat, has declared publicly
that be will never vote for Southern man as
President. They will doubtless seek, by defeat
lug all the appropriation bills, to force an extra
session soon after tile adjournment of the pres
ent Congress. Tho local correspondent Of the
States says also that the President is reported to
be very much exasperated at the action of the
Senate caucus, and protests that it shall not
change his tariff policy. The rumor of a rupture
In the Cabinet on this question has been revived,
and tits thing of not unlikely occurrence. In q
word, general breaking up at Washington may
be looked for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
House.-Nothing of interest.

TUE WAR INDICATIONS IN EURoPE.-The Pa.
ris correspondent of the Globe, writing on the
14th ult., says:
"Eyery symptom of war is apparent in the
most varied quarters. The ball at the Tulleries
might pass for revival of that famous assembled
dansante at Brussels, so wildly set forth in
sCbilde Harold forth from which the dancers
sped to encounter balls of other sort. Nothing
Int strategetic conversation was heard all night.
The Emperor was in spirits, and led off with La
DIV Cowley, while Austria's Envoy was nowhere.
The percussion cap factory is working double
tides as long as daylight lasts, no lamp or gas be.
ING allowed on the premises. 1t will be remem-
bered that after the Orsini explosion on this day
last wear. government had taken into its own
hands the fabrication of capsules all over France.
All the old steamers that conveyed the Roman
expedition in 1S49 withsuch ease and despatch
to the Italian coast, are being put in order, for
another convoy, and every cisposaolee snip car
nenter at Brest or Cnerbourg is sent by rail to
Toulop. People at Marseilles write on the 18th
that every preparation in the Commissariat is
FASTENED. and the business on Change has be-
come exclusively of military kind, the transac-
lions having all reference to supplies. At Milan
An additional number of guns are mounted at the
etidel. all pointed against the city-there is to
be no street fight, but bombardment on Bonn
ba's Messini model. General MMahon, tits now
fully understood, is to be Comlnander-in, Chief
of the arnaes dItalie; and of the African Con-
tingent; 10000 men are to embark forthwith
and land in Italy-this was positively stated at
the ball aforesaid at the Tuileries."
The Austrian officers on leave of absence in
Paris have received orders from their govern
ment to join their regiments by the 9th OF Feb
ruary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
Third Judicial section.

Alta large and respectable meeting of the cit
liens of Fluvanna county, without respect to
party, held at the Court House on the Oath day
of January, 1859, Court day. to consider the
subject of selecting a suitable candidate for the
Court of Appeals, in the place OF Judge Samuels
decd.
On motion of R. H. Poore, Silas B. Jones was
called to the Chair, and Thos. II. Tutwiler, ap'
pointed Secretary.
R. II. Poore, after some appropriate remarks
offered the following resolutions, which. after
some remarks highly complimentary to VIM. j
Robertson, made by B. II. Magruder, E. r. Wat
son. E. II. Lane, R. l. Cooke and Walter D
Leake, in response to calls made upon them by
the meeting, were unanimously adopted:
1. Resolped, That we have seen with pleasure
the answer of Vim. J. Robertson to the applica'
ton addressed to him by the citizens OF Abe
marie. Louisa and Orange, announcing that he
is candidate for the Office of Judge OF the Court
of Appeals for this Judicial section.
| 9. Resolped, That we unanimously and earn
estly unite with said counties in commencing
him to the other counties of the section, as emf
nently fitted, by his high integrity, his legal at
tainments, his patient and persevering habits Of
labor and industry, aud his unbendlng hrmness
of character for this important station, and thai
we will give him our cordial support.
8. Rssolred, That these proceedings be Tor
warded to the Richmond, Charlottesville, Stain
ton and Scottsvie papers for publication:
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
SlLAs B. JONES, Chairman.
Tuoo TT TuTwIIER Sec'y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08

THE TARIFF CAUCUS AND THE PENNSYLVANIA
DEMOCRATS despatch from Washington states 1t,
that the caucus of Democratic members OF the
House met on Saturday night, in pursuance OF
adjournment but only fifty were again present
Mr.. Garnett from the committee heretofore aP-
no;nted reported resolution that "means ought
to p be provided for the payment of the Treasury
notes now maturing and that the deficiencies
ought to be met by reduction OF expenses OF
government" -
The resolution was discussed by Messrs Gar
nett, Stephens and Crawford, OF Ga, Smith, of
Va, and others, who favored heavy reduction
in the expences of all the branches Oh govern
ment No action was had on it. Another eau
Gus is to be called.
The Pennsylvania Democrats held meeting
and unanimously passed resolution supporting
the Presidents tariff views and refusing to rec
ognise the acts of the caucus, as binding on them
in any manner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
For Tie Spectator.
Meeting i'm PendietOn.

At a meeting of the Wing and American par
ty of the county of Pendleton, held at the Court
House. on the Sd of February, 1863, Gen. james
Boggs was called to the Chair, and John D.
johnson appointed Secretary. The object OF the
meeting was explained by the Chairman In
few brief and appropriate remarks. On motion
of Col. Jacob F. johnson committee was APP
pointed to prepare resolutions for the consldera,
ton of the meeting The Chairman appointed
the following gentlemen as the Committee Ool.
J. F. johnson, Capt. Jas. l.. Mauzy and E. }.
Coatney.
The Committee then reported the following
resolutions:
l. Rssolvsd, That we most cordially approve
of holding Convention in Richmond on the
| 10th inst, for the purpose of nominating candl
dates for the offices of Governor, Lieut.. Cover
nor and Attorney General.
Q. Resolvea, That the CHAIR appoint delegates
to represent the county of Pendleton in said
Convention.
8. Resoluea, Also, that we approve the idea OF
running an opposition candidate for Congress in
the !Saoa6ian District, and recommend Conven-
ton for that purpose to be held in Moorteld or
Harrisonburg, sometime in March tor the pur'
pose of selecting suitable man.
4. Resolce6, That We approve of running an
opposition candidate for the State Senate, and
also an opposition candidate for the House Of
Delegates for the county of Pendleton.
The following gentlemen were appointed dele
gates under the second resolution: Col. j. F
Johnson, Jocob Hammer, Uric Conrad, A. W
Dyer. Esq, Cyrus Hopkins, Laban Smith, Jas
Byrd, Jas. L. MauzY, Morgan Smith, VIM. Simp
son, John E. Wilson, Adam Hammer, Jno. Bow
ers, E. ]. Costney, Jacob Trunbo, Jacob Cow
ger, Robert Dyer, Aaron Boggs, Jacob Dove
ISaml, Simmons George W. Dice, ST., Jas. Rud
die, Reuben Dice, Adam Carr, Solomon Hedrlck
Solomon Hartman, Joel Hartman, John Haigler
John Bible, John s. Bond Michael Mallow, Jr
Allen DYER, VIM. F. Dyer, vAbsalom Eokard
Lewis Meyers, Dr. Jas. II. Priest, Holman Scott
Jacob Eve, DR.. R. B. Dice, VIM. S. Arbogast
Arnold Cunningham, Allen Il. Nelson, JAS Gil
keson, George A. Tough, John Hiser, Paul Nal
low, Jas. Cook, Nicholas Cook. -g,
On motion the Chairman and Secretary wer'
added to the list of Delegates. go w..
Rssolued, That should none OF the delegate
be present, that John NJ. Bolts, Robert Ridge
way, Wyatt NJ. Elliott and Raleigh 1. Daniel b.
requested to act as alternates.
Resozred, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Richmond Wing, Hard.
Wing, South Branch Iptelligencer and Stauntol
Spectator.
The meeting then adjourned.
JAMES BoGGs, Chairman.
: JOHN D. JOHNSON, Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08

TIE HARD MONEY PARTY.-The Secretary OF
the Treasury, in his late report to the house OF
Representatives, coniesses that in preparing Tue
annual estimates no account was taken OF the
twenty millions of Treasury notes when lail que
during the present year. The country is very
complacently told by the Secretary, 'haI .,the
permanent redemption of these notes, as 'ney
fall due, has not been contemplated, ana all the
calculations have been made upon the OASIS Oh
continuing them in circulation" Yet tne 'Par-
ty" is dead shot against rag money !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
THos. H. TuTwILER, Sec'y,

FROM HAYTI-Late advices from Hayti report
that the revolution was progressing and that the
downfall of the black Emperor Soulouque was in
eyitable. The officials the Emperor at the Cape
had all been ousted, the majority of them, Tin,
Guiding some of the Emprors order OF nobility
joining the Republican movement. The laten-
Idente was the only one who stood out for Sou
lououe. He attempted to stop the movement by
representing to the people that it was the lnten
ton of the Republicans to reduce them to state
of slavery, and also to the blacks that Getfrard
was colered man, who would, in consequence
dominate over the black race. His intrlgues
were detected, and he was thrown into prlsoL
About two thousand troops had marched to the
support of General Geffrard, who was known to
have under him eight thousand infantry and foul
thousand cavalry, well supplied with the NUM-
tons of war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
IOT tNe OPeCHUtVT.
swat for the Wagon.D

The voters of the 4th Constabular District
have to select an official to fill the vacancy occa.
stoned by the resignation of ]. J. Larew, ESQ. In
looking over the field for gentleman suitable
in every respect to fill the office of Constable,
Christian G. Merritt is recognized as being the
man. His former experience as deputy
sheriff, and his iudomitable perseverance, give
him the necessary requisites for an officer. We
shall support him, might and main, against the
field. VOTERS OF THE DISTRICT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08

ANEopoTE OF THE BRITISH QUEEN.-lt is re-
Dol ted that her Majesty has sweet little tenn
per of her own and that her cara sposa, IKE
prudent man, generally retires before the storm,
and locks himself in his private cabinet until the
sky is clear and sunshine again illumlnes the
classic shades of St. James or Windsor. After
one of these ebulltions, the Queen gave mun-
dering knock at the door OF the room where
Prince Albert had taken refuge, and upon being
asked who's there 2" responded, "The Qneen!'
'The Queen cannot enter here" responded the
henpecked. After the lapse of halt an hour
gentle tap was heard upon the door. who's
there 2" asked Prince Albert. "Your wys," re-
sponded Victoria. "My wife is always welcome, y
was the gallant reply.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
The Case of Mr.. Deneale.

The examination of George E. Deneale, Esq.
before two Justices ofthe Peace, at Harrisonburg
on q second charge of obtaining money under
false pretences, was closed on Friday. Without
taking the testimony of witnesses on the part o
the accused, he was acquitted by the Magistrates
and the audience applauded the decision. Messrs
Niche and Stuart, of this place, appeared as Mr.
Deneales counsel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
The Washington correspondent OF the Phila

The Washington correspondent OF the Phila'
delphia Press says:
Mr.. James Gordon Bennett is to be with us
in day or two. The exquisite Chevaer WI
koff is with US now, negotiating the terms upon
which Mr.. Bennett will agree to receive the an
cient regime There is to be great rush to see
Mr. Bennett. All who desire to get into society
must call on Bennett. The old families VIII
struggle for the preference, and we suspect that
no one can survive who is omitted. Gen. Cass
called in his carriage to see young Bennett on
has last visit to the city, by command of the Pres.
ideut. 1t is now arranged by the Chevalier that
when old Bennett reaches here the whole Caoi'
net is to visit him. j. B. Henry is to announce
them, Appleton is to utter the eulogy, and Ool
johnson, of The Union, is to sing Mary Ann,
from the Bonner version"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08

SOME GEEsE.-It is stated in recent issue ofthe
Toledo Ohio Blade that a drove of 5000 geese,
intended for the New York market, were seen at
Winchester few days before The owner had
driven into one Car the number of 1900, paying
from 10 to 30 cents each as freight. The calcula
ton ofthe owDer was that the feathers would
pay him for his outlay in raising them and
getting them to market, and that the proceeds
Of the carcases would be clear profit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08

The Cincinnati Price Current publishes the
the annual statement of the pork packing bust
ness in the West, showing an increase in number
of 22S, 900 hogs but decrease in weight of 6
1.S per cent. The decrease in lard is 7 Is per
cent, and the net increase in the crop compared
with last year is 10000 hogs or 1.2 per cent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08

DOUGLAS AND WIsE.-Tbe Washington CORES
pondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer-Democratic
organ-thus alludes to the position of Mr.. Doug
las with respect to the Charleston Democratic
Convention
ut appears to be universally understood thai
he will abide by the decision of the Charleston
Convention and that if he does not receive the
nomination, he will Gin the opinion of his friend:
and himself) at least make 1t. Mr.. Wise and
Mr. Douglas are in strong alliance. The one
will support the other. They will both play
bold game-each in favor of the other-agains'
any third competitor, especially Mr.. Hunter"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08

EXECUTIONS IN ALLEGHANY.-Wm Brown, jr,
convicted before the Circuit Court of Allegheny,
week before last, of the murder of Jacob NJ
Nicely, was sentenced to be hung on the 25th Of
March. Patrick Murphy was convicted of the
murder of his wife, and sentenced to be hung on
the same day. G. W. Brickey was tried at the
same term for killing A. Steele. The jury
brought in verdict of "involuntary manslaugh-
ter" and fixed his fine at $3.50. the Judge SEN
fenced him to two months Imprisonment in the
county Jail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
Criminal Trial,

The special term of the Circuit Court, for the
trial of DR.. Downy, begins in this place to-day
The prisoner has been quite i'll for some days
past-suttering from hemorrhage-but was bet
ter ON Yesterday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
DRoGREsS THE WATCHWORD OF

III OUR TIME.-I take the liberty to INFORM my
customers and all others who would to their own ad.
vantage Join this society," that am now prepared to
make BLANK BOOKS of any size and any style =
Also binding up Music very durably-Nagazines and
any Other reading matter. Fitting up cases for in
sruments, etc., etc. Glass for flowers aud va.
ses etc. have also on band clasps for Hymn Books,
gilt and plain ones.
For the improvement of residences at the approach
ing Spring by PAPERiNG Parors, Sitting and Di.
ming rooms you will find satisfaction ii you call on
the undersigned. FRANK PRUFER.
Bndery opposite Baptist Church.
Staunton Feb & I359-tyno.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08

The New York Express THINKS, that as things
are now going, ''the astonishing paradox is like
" to be exhibited, of Mr.. Buchanan becoming an
Anti Administration man." The question is
would the Opposition gain much strength, BY
the accession of Mr.. Buchanan to its ranks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08

DUBLIC SALE will sell, al the village OF
L Pudding Spring, on Saturday the 26th Of htru-
arg, 1853, HOUSE AND LOT, lately occupied by
ABR. S. Williams, and conveyed BY him and wife to
me in trust to satisfy debt due from him. The
terms are-one. half in six the remainder in twelve
months after paying the costs of sale. Title believed
to be good but will only convey under the trust
deed aforesaid.
Also at the same time onehalf of said lot contain
ing the well and stable, belonging TO j. NJ. McCue,
which he is willing to sell a valuable appendage to
the other. Same terms as above. Also the Saw Mill
House and Lot on which it stands belonging to
Wenger, Williams McCue. Williams interest will
be sold, subject to the deed aforesaid,
Eeh i 1R5a-tds n. x. TROUT. Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

r IsT OF DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS
II for the year 1858, returned By j. u. Hanger Dep.
uty for R. Turk, Sheriff of Augusta county, and pub.
lished by order of Court
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08

~ The STAUNTON SPECTATOR hay
ing as large Il circulation as any paper pup
llshed in Western Virginia, has no superior
i'm this section OF country as an advertising
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08
j. w. NIPE,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
AND WHOLESALE DEALER IN
Groceries, Wines, Liquors T. SegarS,

va
r HAVE taken the Hoase, No. 80, Main street, few
i doors below the st. Charles Hotel, formerly occu
piee by Thos. Jones Co., where int end to conduct
General Commission, Wholesale Grocery and
Liquor Business, and shall be pleased to receive
continuance of that patronage which has been 80 I'D
Richmond Feb {. ls59.-ly. j. w. NIPE.
TINE NORTHUMBERLAND OF BRATToN
RANDOLPH has this day BY mutual ,sAf Honsfn IN
been dissolved All persons knowing themselves IN
debted to us are requested 10 come forward op see
nieh'' ANDREW BRATT0N.
Millboro' Spr., Bath Co, Va, Feb. 8, 1882
"ayIyG engaged in MERCHANDISING at Mill
III horo' Mills, Bath Co., respectfully invite all
NV friends to give call in my line of business.
ny ED. C. RANDOLPH.
Feb. s, 1S5s-lt.
A DMTNISTRA TOR'S SALE.-On the 22nd
n inst at the residence of Michael kershner, on
the Great Calf Pasture, Twill sell all the Personal
PROPERTY of James H. Kershner, decd All per
sons having claims against said estate will produce
them on the day of sae and those indebted to SAID
tate will settle the same without delay
WV p. 0. PALMER,
Admir-. of j. H. Kershner, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08

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YORK, offers superior advantages to any Female
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good Library an extensive apparatus etc. For fur.
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REV. DR.. FERRIS, Rector,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-08

VIRGINIA TO WTr:-At rules held In the
Y Clerks Office of the Court of Augusta County,
on Monday, the 9TH day Of February, lSos.
Hanger q Brother, Plaintiffs, In Assumpslt.
ABB Accord, Defendant, IL A''u"p'."
The object OF this suit is to recover the sum OF thr
ty.seyen dollars and sixty cents, money due by ac-
account from the defendant to the plaintiff, with Legal
interest thereon from the lst day OF July, lsoe I'LL
payment The attachment sued out against the estate
of the defendant IN this cause being returned execu
ted and the defendant having been served either
with the summons in this suit, or with SAD attacn
ment and IT appearing bv an affidavit filed in this
cause that he is non resident OF this Commonwealth,
1t is ordered that the said defendant do appear here
within one month after due publication of this notice.
and do what is necessary to protect his interest ano
that -conv of This order be forthwith inserted IN
some newspaper printed the town of Staunton for
four successive weeks and posted al the front door oil
the Court house of this county on the hrst day OF the
next term of said Court. Teste,
B. & b., 20. WIN. A. BURNETT, u. "
Stanton Feb. g. 1S59-4w'