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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
The Douglas Men Aroused .

The New York city correspondent of the But
falo Republic having written that the friends Of
Douglas were to be butchered at the Charleston
Convention, the editor notices the letter as fol.
lows. We agree with the Republic that there is
no danger of the wholesale slaughter which
the correspondent apprehends, but the articles
are important as showing the excitement which
is brewing. The Republic says;
We think our New York correspondent places
too great an estimate on the fire-eating ebulli-
tious of the Charleston press, and the bragadocio
threats of some politicians of the South. We
for our own part are not terrified by the threats
that have come from that quarter, and do not
believe for one moment that any northern man.
throat is to be cut, or his body shot to pieces at
that Convention, because he may happen To ex-
press choice for Stephen A. Douglas for Presi-
ldeLt. Let bat u demonstration Of that kind b
made, and, true enough, the streets Of Charleston
aoouM fow soith blood like river. If it must
come to an open rupture-if blood must be she'd
lf the lives of northern men must be sacrificed to
sppease the dictatorial behests of South CARROLL
na-no better time can be named than the year
1860, and on the gathering of the National Con
vention in Charleston. We insist on going there
to hold the Convention, even if every other man
in the town is dying with yellow fever. Let the
North 90 there strong and stubborn. If they
soant to. fight, giue them fight; accommodate them
with anything and everything they wish. Let
them understand distinctly that the North wants
Douglas for President II the South does not
wish him. that is their privilege, but it is not
their privilege to dictate to the North who ii
shall have, and no one is to be shot down from
the North either, who has independence enough
to speak his honest sentiments right there in the
city of Charleston. II such men are to be shot
doom, God haze mercy on their city. These are
our sentiments, and there we differ from our
correspondent. We go for holding the Conven-
ton there in spite of yellow fever or any other
fever, and we have not the least apprehension
about any northern mans being murdered, or
having his throat cut in the streets, because lie
differs with them on the candidates to be Put in
nomination. DIT any rate, let us try the erperi-
ment let us have specimen of southern chiy-
airy. We have heard and read q good deal q.
bout it now let US have an actual taste of the
stuff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

TERRIBLE INDIAN demonstration our
friend, J. Jewett Wilcox, clerk of the steamer
Omaha, just down from Sioux city, we learn
that bloody and sanguinary butchery came Of
about one hundred miles out in the interior Of
Nebraska from Decatur, between the Omaha and
Brule Sioux Indians, on the 23rd ult.
A body of fifty Omahas, men, women, and
children, were returning from hunting expe-
dition, and while encamped, were stealthily at.
tackled in the night by large band of Brule
Sioux The Omahas had seventeen killed, seven
teen wounded, and two prisoners taken, and
succeeded in killing and securing five scalps o.
their enemies. The survivors of the massacre
arrived at their reserve, near Decatur, bringing
the dead and wounded, on the day the Omaha
passed up. Mr.. Wilcox states that the Sioux
neither spared age nor sex. He saw dead in
FAINT with frightful wound across its forehead
killed in the engagement. The dead and woun
ded lying in the bottom, presented terrible
spectacle. The lamentation of the friends ane
relatives, with faces backened, and in deeI
mourning, were truly piteous aud heart-rending
The wounded are in charge OF the agent, wht
endesyors to ameliorate their sufferings as mucl
as possible.--St Joseph (No.) Journal, July 30
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
Dangers Ahead.

The value of imports entered at the New Yorl
Custom House, one day a few weeks ago, wa
81 ,6s6,517. The told value Of dry goods re.
cieved at the same port during the seven months
of this year, is $71, 7S2, 9o5,-upwards of forty
one millions more than last year, and five
millions ahead of the importations during the
same time in 1857, the year of the last money
crisis. The New York Herald, free trad
paper, is alarmed at these figures, and urge
upon importers the propriety of taking in sal
before the squall breaks over their heads.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
Another Virginia Aspirant.

The Petersburg Press announces, as II by au
thority," that Mr. Letcher is not canolua'e
for the Presidency. lie believes, says the iresS'
that the Constitution of Virginia forbids MS as
piration to the office at this time What mas
the Valley Star, which nominated MT Le'on0'
a few weeks ago, to say to thiss -,
But while one Virginian is thus apparently
withdrawn from the contest for the hrst oin00
in the Republic, another prominent geh'ie'n"n :,
of our State is brought forward for the seconu
office. 'Old Virginny never tires" ana "ouiu
no doubt take pleasure in furnishing men LOT
all the offices, from the highest to the lowest IN
evarv department of the Government. our
contemporary, the Charlottesville Jetfersonlan'
copies a paragraph from the Cincinnati enquirer,
nominating Judge Douglas for President, anu
the Hon. Shelton F. Leake for Vice President
The Jefersonan remarks upon the "meri'eo
commitment to the talents and the future emil
nencen of Mr.. I.eake, end makes no oblectlop
10 the association. We are no little surprlsea d.
this in view of the recent denuncations ol
douglas by the Virginia Democratic press gen
orally, and the low estimate still put upon MN
at the South. The Mississippian, leaolne
Democratic paper, abuses the limos eenato'
in such terms that we abstain from quoting i''
article. The Charleston Mercury ana the W
llumbia Guaraisa, in more courteous language
repudiate him utterly. fhe don, Y. L. 1ancey
of Alabama, pronounces him "the most dansefT
ous man to the South that the North has eVei
presented in the Federal Council. More dan
gerous than Seward, or Hale, or Giddings!-
These are but examples to show how Douglas j
regarded at the sopth, It is true that portloi
of the Democratic press of this stste now spear
of him in terms rather different from those Inc!
used towards him not very long agoi but he ha
not changed in the least. The Cincinnati En
ouirer, which is devoted to his interests, say
expressly that "Mr. Douglas has no confession
of error 20 freceutatiops to Make The VIZ
ginia Democracy, therefore, VINO we're lately 81
bitter against Douglas, do the recanting, ant
probably dozen or more of them would no
object to run with him on the same Presidential
ticket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
The Late DR.. Alexander.

The Rev. James W. Alexander, D. D., whose
death, at the Red Sweet Springs, on the 31st
ult., has already been announced, was the oldest
son of DIR. Archibald Alexander of Princeton
and was born in Louisa county, Va, in 1904
He was pastor of Church in Charlotte co. from
1926 to 1928. From 1928 to 1880 he resided in
Trenton, N. j., and from the last date to 1888 in
Philadelphia. He was then called to the Profes
sorship of Rhetoric and Bellies Lettres in Prince
ton College, which place he left in 1874 to be-
come pastor of Church in New York city. In
1844 he returned to Princeton as Professor il
the Theological Seminary, but in 1851 took
charge of the same Church in New York. The
Philadelphia Presbyterian says:
In the death of this eminent and beloved SER
want of God our whole Church has sustained O
severe loss, one, indeed, than which she could
scarcely have experienced greater by the de.
cease of any of her sons. DR.. Alexander has
been looked upon as almost model man. Hii
preaching has been regarded as almost the per-
lection of this pulpit service; his writings have
been appreciated and eagerly sought for by the
best class of readers; his character has been adj
mired, whilst his courteous manners and his
very presence were winning and impressive
He was an erudite scholar, a thorough theolo-
giau, an able, accomplished, and most edifying
preacher, faithful and untiring pastor, and a
digniied and polished gentleman. He approach
ed as near being a complete man as any one it
has ever been our privilege to know. His title
to emnence was universally and cheerfully &C.
knowled and it was an eminence qnsought, and
apparently almost undesired by him. He was
the last man in the world to thrust himself be-
fore the public gaze. He cordially condemned
the shams by which even the pulpit is sometimes
unhappily degraded. He Stunned conspicuity,
and was averse to having his name before the
pn5lic, even when others considered it impor
tant by this meanq to secure the weight of his
great influence. His rich and unusual stores of
erudition would have enabled him at all times to
win applause by Its display; but he coveted no
such distinction. He preferred rather the SIM
plicity of the gospel, and hid his treasures, as
we'll as himself, behind the cross Of bis Be
deemer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
For the Spectator

Messrs. Editors Il was at the Presbyterian
Church on last Sabbath, and was pleased to see
it so neatly carpeted; but the question occurred
to Inc, how can that neatness be preserved In a
Church where so many tobacco chewerS attend,
and chew tobacco allhhe time2 wonder II gen.
tlemen cannot be induced to forbear the use Of
the 'aOeed" for about one hour and a half. l be-
lieve it is not considered genteel to chew tobac-
co in private parlors and spit over the carpets
if so, it must be looked upon as far from gentee
to spit tobacco juice over the floor or carpet Of
the House of God. b.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

1t stated that there are forty-six persons in
England who have incomes of f450, 900 year,
equal to two millions and a quarter dollars, while
four hundred and forty-four persons have in
comes ranging from fifty to two hundred and
fifty thousand dollars year, and eight hundred
and eleven from twenty-five to fifty thousand
In Ireland there is but one person who has an
income of upwards of two hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, and tWepty-one have incomes
from fifty thousand to two hundred and fifty
thousand, and thirty from twenty five to fifty
thousand dollars,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
The Wheat Crop.

The Fredericksburg Herald says it is tac'
now established that the wheat crop in Eastern
Virginia will be less by from 25 to 80 per cent
than the estimate previous to threshing. A par
tial disappointment has been experienced in this
county also, some Of our farmers having suffered
severely from the frost of the 4th OF June. We
can form no estimate, however, Of the amoun
of the reduction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

A negro girl was tried in Albemarle last week 1S
for an attempt to murder her mistress, Mrs. W
o. Terril, in April last. The girl was then onl!
8 wears and o months old. Her mistress wa
confined to bed from sickness, and entirely help
less. The girl dragged her out of bed, beat he
with the tongs and burnt her with Goals and EN-
bers The Court sentenced her to be hung, blu
recommended her to Executive clemency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

D1oKENs.-The New York Post says: On the
authority of private letter which arrived by the
Persia, from an intimate personal friend of the
novelist, we are glad to announce that Charles
Dickens will visit this country during the ensu'
ing autumn, and give the readings from his own
works that have been so successful in England.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

The New York Herald states that it knows
shat the black republicans desire such success.
sion of defeats to the new Southern opposition
movements, from Kentucky to Texas, as will
leave no choice to the Northern opposition
conservatives, but one side or the other of a
sectional contest" Exactly. The ultras at the
North, who would 'Srule or ruin" are only con-
oernedin making sectional issue, in which they
know they will have the strength.-Aler. GaS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
Religious Meeting.

The 6Sth Annual Meeting of the Albemarle
Baptist Association will be held in the Baptist
Church at Mount Crawford, Rockingham Co.,
commencing on Tuesday the 18th day of August,
1859. The Introductory discourse will bepreach-
ed at IL O'Clock A. NJ. by Elder Geo. B. Taylor,
of this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

DEoIsIvE-Several of our exchanges state thai
the Mississippi delegation to Charleston is already
pledged to withdraw from the Convention in
case of refusal to endorse the doctrine of equa
protection by the General Government in the
Territories. Richmond Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
Large Hickory Tree.

Mr.. David Speck felled on Saturday last one
of the largest hickory trees in the county. 1t
measured five feet in diameter at the stump, and
was without a shoot for ffty-fve feet. 1t took
Four men two hours to cut it down.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
Sad Occurrence.

Mr.. WIN. A. Perrin, of this place, was bitten
BY rattle-snake at stribling Springs, on Satur-
dsy afternoon last, and died from the effects OF
the poison on Sunday morning. He had caught
the snake and was playing with it at the time
tina wound was inflicted,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
Ap,vro-Tbe "Buffalo Republicn comment

A PAN1o.-The "Bufalo Republic" comments
severely on the course of the charleston Mer'
curry" towards Senator Douglas. The "Repub-
lic' apprehends the probability of riotous as
sault on the Douglas men at Charleston, by q
mob melted by the "Mercury" and its partisans.
The "Republic" advises Senator Douglas friends
to muster 10000 strong swell armed with Colts
pistols. "-Richmond Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

Through the medium of private dispatches re-
ceived in Washington, it is stated that the Hon
Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, is lying danger
oasly i'll at Clifton on the line of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
PoI;t;csI Mating.

We are authorized to state that Count,
meeting of the Opposition will be held in Staun
ton on the first day of August Court, to conside
the subject of State Convention, and appoin
delegates if it he thought expedient. A tul
Meeting is desired.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

A letter from Florence states that Kossuth
Klapka and Teeki, who had constituted them
selves in that city as Hungarian Committee
have separated, renouncing all projects of politi
cal action.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

CONVENTION OF CoLoRED PEoPLE.-A large
Convention of colored persons assembled IN Bus
ton on the 1st inst, to consider the best course
to be pursued in the coming Presidential can
vass, and the best means to promote the moral,
social and the political elevation of the race,
George T. Downing, of Rhode Island, was made
permanent president Delegates were present
from New York, New Jersey, and other sections
of the Union. The slave Maris, lately taken
from Plymouth, was present and received con-
grarulations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
Glass Blowing.

The exhibition of Glass Blowing, in the room
above the Post Office, is worth seeing. No one
will regret paving the small admittance fee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
7T7OWN PROPERTY FOR SALE.-On /.

T7OWN PROPERTY FOR sALE.-On Sat-
l. wdey, the LIST of October meet, we will offer at
near the Courthouse in which VIM. d. Gilkeson now
resides Persons disposed to buy will of ex-
anime the property which will be shown by Mr.. Gill
keson.
TERMS :-One third of the purchase money in six
months and the balance in one and two years from the
sale to be secured by endorsed negotiable notes. with
interest added, and lien on the property.
Possession will be given on the LIST day Of January,
1860. JOHN B. BALDWIN, Tr,tees
NJ. G. HARTMAN,
AUG g. '59-V Copy ids
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

Ny~ The Rev DIR. Thoruwel, of Columbia
s. O., preached in this place twice on Sunday
last, morBing and night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

~ The STANTON SPECTATOR hay
inc az large a circulation as any paper pup
mShed in Western Virginia, has no superior
IN This section of country as an advertising
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
Staunton, Aug. 9, '59-V. Copy

GALE OF REAL ESTATE.-Under deer ee
y of the Circuit Court Of Augusta, entered in the
cause of Wengers Executor Us. Gutshall shall, on
the premises ,on Tuesday, tie eth dayO September next,
proceed to offer at sale publicly, certain piece Of land
containing about 31% Acres, on the main road lead
ing from New Hope to Waynesborough, at Coley
Town, on which is DWELLING ROUSE, Shop,
Spring. &C.; is first rate stand for mechanic and is
the same land bought by Jacob Gutshall of Susannah
Wines.
TENSION credit of g. IL, IS and "a months in
equal instalmens, the purchaser to give bonds and
good security and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. NlCHO. K. TkoUT, Comr.
Aug O. lS59.-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

An election for Commemorative Attorney
took place in Rockingham on the 3Oth ult.-
The vote stood Yancey 912, Warren 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

~ DR.. W. B. Young has left at this Office 8
tomato which weighs nearly two pounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
OO-PARTNERsHIP NOTICE.-Hey

I purchased r. Summersons interest in the Con.
Germ Of Taylor, Hoge Co., have this day associa,
ted ourselves together under the style and firm OF
TAYLOR L. HOGE for the purpose OF conducting the
Dry Goods and Grocery business. Thanking our
friends and customers for the liberal patronage here
tofore extended to US we respectfully ask continu
ance of the same. The accounts due the late firm o.
Taylor, Hoge Co. drawn off up to July lst, 1852
Those knowing themselves indebted will please come
forward and sette and those having claims against
said firm will please present them for settlement to
the undersigned who have assumed all the liabilities
of the concern. >. =. IAILoh,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09

NJOTICE.-I have this day sold my entire inter
IN est In the Stock of Goods, Accounts and Notes
due the firm of Taylor, Hoge 4 Co. to Simpson f.
Taylor and P. B. Hoge who will continue business at
the old stand. Il. SUMMEkSoN.
Stauntou Aug, 9, '59-Vin. Copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
CRYSTAL MUSEUMii
INHE nalahrated Fancy CLASS WORKER

NOR REWAKD.-Ran away from his pillow OF
SZO Saturday NEGRO BOY named Augustus
cast expression supposed to be inthe nighborhood
Greenville s25 win be paid for his apprehension
taken out ofthe County, $40 if taken in the county.
Aug 9. so. j. L. PEfToH.
r OST.-0n Sunday morning last at SUNDAY SUI
/ 4 School or on the Street, GOLD LoChEI AM
C1AIN A liberal reward will be given for its re-
cnverv r. HAWKINS,
Stauntop, Aug. 8, 1859.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
VAN AMBURGH'S
GEOLOGICAL g. Equestrian COMPANY.

ID EORGANIZED for the season OF 1853, with en-
IL trey new Cages. Dens, Baggage Wagons, Har-
ness, Trappings, Canvass, &C.. will exhibit at
StauntOn on Friday and Saturday,
August 10Th and Goth, 1859.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-08-10
LOG An HOUSE.

CORPORAL JOHN KIEFFER, PRoPRIEToR-
aKTOULD respectfully inform his cid friends
w and the travelling public shat he has leas.
ed the Logan House, Hollidaysburg, and is pre-
pared to entertain all who may favor him with
their patronage in unobjectionable style.
The HOUSE has been newly furnished tho
out in style not surpassed by any establishment
in the interior of the State. His TABLE will
always be supplied with all the substantials and
delicacies of the season, and attended by atten-
tive servants. In word, no pains will be spared
to make the Logan first class house, and moth
ing will be left undone to render its guests com.
Portable and happy.
The STABLES, which are extensive, will be
attended by honest and faithful hostlers.
RESTAURANT.-The basement is occupied
as Restaurant, where meals will be served w
at all hours of the day. together with oysters
wild game fish and all the deecacies and refresl
me,its of the season. JOHN kIEFFER.
June 4 IS5R-22tf
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-08-10
LORETTO FOUNDRY.

NNHE UNDERSIGNED having dissolved part
d nership with j. NJ. Snowden, (atey the
firm of Snowden s. Blake begs leave to inform
his friends and the public that the FOUNDRY
will hereafter be carried on by him. and all kinds
of Machinery manufactured to order. He will
manufacture. and keep constantly for sale
THRASIIING MACHINES,
which will be acknowledged by all who use them
to be the best now before the public. They are
a decided improvement On the Machines now
generally in use, being constructed with an en-
tire tumblng shaft, or if desired, can be run
with strap. He will also manufacture snd sell
cheap PLOWS and PLOW CASTINGS of all
descriptions. Saw Mill and GIist Mill Castings
made : order, ard fitted mp if desired. He will
manufacture 2ad sell CIDER MILL which will
strpass anything of the kind ever offered for sale
in tlis country. Also, a Corn Stalk Cutter and
Crusher, an important Machine, which no Far
mer should be without after he has tested it.
All kinds of country produce Will be received
by him in payment fer articles purchased. Hor
ses will be received in payment for ThraShin:
Machines. WILLIAM B. BLAKE.
Loretto April 90. 1S59-6m
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-08-10
Scrofula, or Kings Evil,

is a constitutional disease, corruption of the
blood, by which this fluid becomes vitiated
weak. and poor. Being in the circulation, i
pervades the whole body, and may burst out
in disease on any part of it. No organ is fee
from its attacks, nor is there one which il msy
not destroy. The scrofulous faint Is variOusly
caused by mercurial disease, low living. dis
ordered or unhealthy food, impure an, nth
and filthy habits, the depressing vices, and,
above all, by the venercal infection. WHIT
ever be its origin, it is hereditary III The 81.
stitU Jon, descending '' from. parents TO chdlsA
unit the third and fourth generation - indeed,
its ems to be the rod of Him who says, 81
VIII visit the iniquities Of the fathers upI
their children
Its effects commence by deposition from II:
blood of corrupt or ulcerous matter, which, L
the lungs, liver, and internal organs, Is terTne-
tubercles in the glands, swellings; and O.
the surface, eruptions or sores. This foul COT
ruption, which genders in the blood, depress=
the energies of life, so that scTofulous ccnstitu-
tons not only suffer from scrofulous con-
plants but they have far less power 70 with
stand the attacks of other diseases; c0nss-
quently, vast numbers perish by disorder;
which, although not scrofulous IN their natula,
are still rendered fatal by this taint in ii:
system. Most OF the consumption which df.
climates the human family has its origin direct!
in this scrofuloUs contamination and m.1!
destructive diseases of the liver, kidneys, bran
and, indeed, of all the ozE-ans, arise from c
are aggravated by the same cause.
One quarter Of al ou- people are scrofulous
their persons are invaded by this lurking L
fection, and their health IS undermined by i
To cleanse 1t from the system we must 70, "
the blood by an Alternative medicine, and II
yigorate it by healthy food and exeTCsS
Such . medicine We supply IL