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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
Railroad Dividends.

The Directors of the Virginia Central Rail-
road Company have declared dividend of two
and half per cent, payable on the 10th of
September. This, with the dividend declared
last Spring, makes four and halt per cent. for
the year. Augusta county having subscribed
$4,000 to the Stock of the Company, her d.
Vidends amount to $1,000 The interest of the
Staten the Railroad is about 100000, and
four and half per cent. on that amount is
100000, which viii go into the public treasury.
Central Railroad stock is, of course, going up
in the market, the last sales being at $50 a
share.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HIGHLY IMPROVED FARM FOI

HIGHLY IMPROVED FARM FOX
"A. SALE Not having land enough for my force,
propose selling, at public auction, on 1hwsddy the
22h day of SEPTEMBER to the highest bidder, Cf not
sold privately before that time my highly improved
farm. situated in Augusta Co., four or five miles west
of Staunton, two miles east Of Swoopes Depot lying
on both sides of the Va Central R. r., and adjoining
the lands of q. Edison, dec, Maj r. Brown and 9TH
ers. My land is naturally of good quality, and the
entire farm In the highest state of Improvement;
containing about 333% acres, about 80 acres heavily
tmbered about 1870 well set in clover and tmo-
thy besides 40 of first rate meadow, the entire
part of which water at any time, BY never fall
ing stream running through it, l intend seeding a.
bout 70 acres in wheat which will be sold with the
farm. There is bearing Orchard of select fruit OF
every kind, on the Farm, and a fine large Garden,
with Vineyard of choice grapes, raspberrles &c
The improvements consist OF large SfoNE DWELL
LING, with eight rooms rooms and passage a.
bove, and the same below, besides basement story
for cooking purposes with apartments for keeping
fruit potatoes &C., situated upon eminence COM
handing view of the daily trains OF the r. r. on one
side, and the Warm Springs and Stanton turnpike
on the oher and is surrounded by beautiful grove
of stately locusts and other trees and shrubbery
double Brick.building for servants. large shielded
Barn with stables, and branch running through the
yard A large Courthouse, granaries,, ice house,
Smoke house and all other necessary out houses all In
good repair. There is also fine SPRING OF LIMESTONE
WATER and pump, both of which are within few
wards of the door. deem it unnecessary to give Q
more detailed description OF my farm. Snfhce II 70
say its known locality, IN rich and highly renned
ueighborhood its convenience to Churches, (Hebron
Church being in sight Schools, Mills blacksmith
shops; its and easy access to Depots, and the
fertility Gifts soil render 1t one Of the
most desirable farms in the county. As am deter
mined to sell the terms Of sale will be easy Ny
A'''' 600 . ~ BAILEY sHUMATE.
will sell on the same day, lit make sale of my
farm) my personal property consisting OF Household
and Kitchen furniture, growing crop OF corn clover
Seeds large guantit Of nice hay, farming utensils
of every description one two horse carriage, 20 head
of hogs horses cattle and many other articles too to-
dous to mention. Terms made known on day Of
sale. ~ go 3. o.
Aug. 80, 1s5s.-4t-Rock. Register copy st, and
eand hill Tn this office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

THE SLAVE TRADE.-The agent of the Asso-
ciated Press at Washington telegraphs that the
government has initiated efficient and extensive
measures for the suppression OF the slave trade
under the American flag. The African squad
ron will be strengthened by the addition of sew
eral steamers of light draught, and arrangements
made for keeping the vessels more constantly on
those parts of the coast where the traffic is car
ried on. On our own coast, an efficient squad
ron is to be stationed in the neighborhood of
Cuba, commissioned to keep sharp look out
for any slavers that may escape the naval police
on the African coast. These measures, if carried
ont in good faith, and with continued and well
directed activity, will relieve our country from
the great shame of participating in this abomi-
nable traffic, and also entitle the administration
to the credit of q much to be desired result.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

PROPORTION OF CLERGY TO PoPULATIoN.-Ac-
cording to the census of 1850, there were in the
United States % 1915 people. At the same
time there we've 26,s42 clergymen, or one cler.
gyman to 1913 people; but New Hampshire takes
the lead in supporting clergymen, as she has one
clergyman to every 400 people. Connecticut
stands Dext, with one clergyman to every 52e
people. All the New England States support
one clergyman to less than 600 people. New
York has one clergyman to every 1872 people,
Virginia one to 1877. South Carolina one to
l.41O. Louisiana one to 5000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

AGES OF OUR PUBLIC MEN.-President buch-
anan will be IS years old on the 10Th of Novem'
Der next; Vice President Breckenridge will be
80 years of age on the 10th of January next
Lewis Cass is nearly II years old; Stephen a;
Douglas was 46 years of age on the 2Sd of April
last; Simon Cameron is in his Goth year; JET.
ferson Davis is 81 years old; Caleb Gushing is
in his Goth year; Howell Cobb will be A years
old on the 9TH of September next; VIM. d.
Seward is in his 5sth year; Franklin Pierce is
81 years old; Robert Field Stockton is nearly
go wears of age; John Charles Fremont was 46
wears old on the 7th of January last; John Bell
is go wears old; John j. Crittenden will be 70
years old in September next; Alex, q. Stephens
was AZ years old in February last; James L. Orr
was 81 years old on the 70 of May last; Jesse
D. Bright is in his 47th year; Augustus O..
Dodge IS about AZ years old; James Shields is
40 wears old; Isaac Toucey is 81 years old !;
Henry a. Wise is in his SD year; Robert M.
T. Hunter is nearly 80 years of age; Robert
Toombs was 40 years old on the I'd of July last
Edward Everett was Ga years old in April last !;
John NJ. Read is over 60 years of age; Daniel
S. Dickinson will be 80 years cid on the 11th of
September next; Horatio Seymour is about
30 years of age John E. Wool is about IS years
of age; John Slidell is in his 66th year; Nathan
iel p Banks was 43 years old last January.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
JAS. THOMAS, Commission Merchant,
Richmond, VI

THE GREAT STRIKE IN LoNDoN.-The Strike
among the carpenters, masons and others con
nected with building, was not reconciled at last
advices. The demand OF the men is, not an in
crease of wages but reduction of work hours
from ten hours to nine a day Their wages
have ranged from 81 to $3.50 per day. There
are at least 40, 900 on the strike-some estimate
as high as 10000. The employers have COM
bined against the ''strike, and declare their pur-
pose not to surrender. The men have frequent
meetings, and riots are anticipated, to guard a.
gainst which the government is on the qui
NAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

THE BANK OF WEsToN-On Friday last Gov
Wise issued a proclamation, from which we learn
that large number of notes of this bank has
been issued without sufficency of gold and sill
yer coin being provided to redeem the same, and
that said bank has failed to redeem in coin some
of said notes when presented for payment. The
Governor, therefore, in conformity with the law
prohibits the bills or notes of the bank being re
ceived in payment of any money due to the State
Rich. Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

The Republican National Committee have is
sued circular, which, after dsposing of the
Administration, recommends the free circulation
of Republican documents and addresses for thu
ensuing campaign. Among tue COMMITTEE" are
Alfred Caldwell, of Va, o. N. Scheduled, O
Tenn, and Cassius N. CLAY, of Kentucky.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

Florida (Aug. 12O correspondent of the New
York Journalg Commerce says that the story
of fteen or twenty cargoes of African slaves
landed 10 Florida, is fiction, compared witt
which the moon hoax was an innocent piece o
fancy. He says that not single cargo has beer
landed there, and that the "Wanderer's" cargo
is the first and last importation that has beer
made in the Southern States, and the parties tt
that will have made poor speculation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

The GEORGIA OPPosIrToN.-The Opposition
State Convention of Georgia met on the 10th
inst, and nominated for the Office of Governor
Hon. Warren Aiken, of Cass. The nomination
was received with bursts of applause The
Convention was unusually large and enthusias
tic.
The Southern Confederacy, published at At
lanta by DR.. Hambleton, the biograpber of Gov
Wise, espouses the cause of the Opposition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

EARM FOR SALE ON THE 10th SEP
T. TENDER, 1851 will sell, at public AUCTION. my
farm, containing about $50 Acres adjoining the lands
of Peter Strouse, Jacob Baylor jr and Others. Six
miles West of Stanton, and four miles N. West OF
Middebrook This land is of fine red, limestone
soil, not surpassed by any in the county. The i'm
proyements consist of comfortable Dwelling House,
good Barn and Stable and other necessary out build
fngs; no farm better watered with never-faillng
springs. deem it useless to say more about the
property, supposing no will buy without examin,
ing NAV be found at all times on the premises and
will take pleasure in showing the land to any one be-
fore the day of sae and informing them Of the terms
he, VIM. HALL.
TURK GUSHING, Autioneers.
Ann o6th 195Q-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

T1eHr ROPE ExclTEMRNT-Rochester and Buff
falo are becoming excited on the tight.r ques'
ton, Blondin being the champion of the latter
CITY, as we'll as of Niagara Falls, and DeLeave
the former. The Rochester papers dare Biondln
to interfere with their man, and the niagara
Falls Gazette retorts by saying that "biondin
was threatened with violence by Rochester
shoulder. hitters," when he was there to see De-
Leave walk, and was indebted to "some person
al friends for safety"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
HARTNANS NO. / AMA0NL4TED
SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME,

Manufactured expressly for the Farmers and PIanIers
of Virginia and North Carolina. by
s. HARTNAN. Richmond, Va.
THIS Super Phosphate OF Lime contains large
i per centage of Ammonia, and is one of the best
and cheapest fertilizers offered the public adapt
ed to Wheat Corn, Oats, Tobacco, and all Vegetables
Grasses &C., usually cultivated in this country. This
Manure produces all the immediate effects of Gusno
besides leaving permanent benefit to the soil.
pamphlet containing treaties on Super-Phosphate Of
Lime, with its analysis testimonials, certificates &c.
with directions for its application, will be sent gratis
to any person, application by mail or otherwise.
This Super-Phosphate of Lime is put up securely in
barrels for shipment. Six barrels to the ton, at $4O
per ton of 1000 lbs.
The above Fertilizer may be had Of Messrs GUY
WADDELL, Staunton, Va. 3. HARTMAN.
Ann 90 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
Imnorfant Decision.

We understand that the Court of Appeals
have unanimously affirmed the Judgment OF the
Circuit Court OF this county in the case o
Sanger VS.. the Central Railroad Company
At the November term, 1856, of the Circuit
Court of Augusta, Jacob Sanger recovered
verdict for $4,000 damages for injuries received
by the plaintiff whilst passenger on the cars o
the defendant. The cars were thrown off the
track by large stone left lying near the rail'
by the carelessness of some bands in the employ
ment of the contractors who were "balasting'
the road, and the plaintiff had his leg broken.-
At the trial the Company conteDded that they
were not responsible for the acts of the hands IL
the employment of their Contractors. The
Judge (Thompso1 held that they were, and on
this point the case went up.
This is the first case in Virginia settling the
extent of the liability Of Railroad Companies
as passenger carriers, and it holds them up to
the most rigorous responsibility.
The Judgment amounts to over $1,000 at this
time, exclusive of counsel fees paid by the Com
pany.
Counsel for Sanger, John B. Baldwin and j.
D. Imboden, and for the Company I. J. Niche
A. h. a. Stuart and James Lyons, Esqrs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

FRUIT NURSERIES. the immediate vicinity
of Richmond are number of nurseries where
the choicest fruit trees are reared, and yet
strange to say, Virginia farmers prefer sending
to the North and paying from thirty to sixty pei
cent more for young trees and scions, to buying
them at their own doors. Why is it that oul
people have such an itching for everything
northern Is it because nothing good can come
from elsewhere2 Or is it because they would
rather encourage strangers than their friends and
neighbours Politicians may prate OF our indie
pendence, but until We learn to encourage the
productions of home, our mechanics, manufac-
turers, raisers and agrculturists need never
hope to compete successfully with the great and
growing North.
The above from the Richmond Dispatch is
particularly applicable in this community. We
have in the vicinity of Stanton a nursery where
the choicest fruit and ornamental trees and
Ishrubbery are reared, and yet some of our peo-
pie prefer sending to Richmond, and even to the
North, for such things, to buying them at their
own doors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
RpSigned.

We regret to learn that the Rev. Mr.. Davis, OF
the Lutheran Church, has resigned his PASTORAL
charge at this place. Mr.. D. preached his fare
well sermon on Sunday last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

MoCoRMIoK's REApER-This celebrated ma
chine had twelve competitors at the late trial on
the French Emperor'simodel farm near st. Ciond
Half of the machines were French and halt for,
eien. None of the former were worth much, out
a special premium was awarded to the french
inventors by way of encouragement. Mr. NC
Oormick's Reaper won the victory over all win
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

TXECUTOR'S SALE OF LAND.-On Wed
T. nesday, the 18th day of October meet, the sub
scrber will sell at auction the premises, the Farm
lately owned and occupied by Henry Edison, ST. adec
subject to the widow dover, which has been laid off,
or otherwise as the heirs may agree upon. The re-
mainder exclusive of dower) containing 1913 Acres
has some 35 acres of meadow, and most of it is in
grass. Also, another Tract of about AZ Acres,
wing on the Petersburg road, three miles from
Stsanton. The terms will be made known on day Of
sale, application to ne..
m IL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

The Turin correspondent of the London [ost
states that sixty Hungarians, who escaped from
the Austrian army, were retaken placed De .n
a battery, fired upon with grape, and al kiiieo
but two.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
tournament at stribling Springs.

A tournament comes off at Stiibling Springs
on Friday next-fne opportunity for some Of
our, town gentlemen to srtinguish themselves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

IS Rev. Thomas Sewell, of Baltimore, dis.
tiDguished divine of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, preached in the Presbyterian Church
on Friday night last, and in the Lutheran Church
on Saturday night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
Eor the ,Snect1for

For the Spectator.
Approximate Statement of Prices of Super
fine Flour in the Richmond Markets from
IS4I to 1859, inclusive. ,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
1859. FALL TRADE. 1863.
JAMES WOODHOUSE d CO.,
STATI0NERS, AND DEALERS
IN PIANO F0RTE5. GUITARS,
VI0LINS MUSIC &C.,
1879 NAN STREET, RIcHroxp, VA,

l39 MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA,
DEG leave TO call the attention of the public to their
ID stock of Goods which, already, of the largest
IN the State in their liue OF business they are now
increasing by fresh supplies which will make it COM
plete in every department, and well worthy the at
tention of buyers 49,
They especially invite an examination from the coun-
try mer chants confidently believing that they arc
able to supply their wants to their entire satisfaction.
They can furnish from their Book Binder, and Man
uactory every description Of Blank and Memorandum
Book, and at low prices.
Their Ware-Rooms are constantly supplied with
large assortment of Piano Fortes Of the very best
manufacture which they willing to sell on reason
sble terms.
Orders are respectfully solicited and will be prompt
ly and faithfully attended TO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

n scrber offers for sale, privately his farm of 245
acres on Christians Greek two miles from Greenville
About $50 acres are cleared and produce well the
balance is well tmbered There are several
ing Springs on the farm and Christians Greek run,
ming through it, The improvements are framed
House. Barn and out houses. Possession OF the
house, and part of the land, given this fall Terms
accommodating DAVID BLAChwooO.
Stanton, Aug. 30-1m
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Almanac for 1850.

"The Illustrated Pilgrim Almanac" is large
pamphlet Of As pages, printed on fine paper, hand
somely illustrated, aud filed with useful and in.
terestiDg matter Price % cents, and very cheap
at that. The work was originated "as an auxil.
iary in the construction of the National Monu-
ment to the Forefsthers at Plymouth, Mass
We are indebted to the publishers, Messrs. A.
Williams & Co., Boston, for copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

A SITUATION AS TEACHER WAN S.;a.
N ED.-A gentleman desires school. si.uaiio oh
in a family preferred Can teach all the English 4si,a
branches Latin and Greek Has had several years -
experience in teaching and can furnish ahe oes. o'
testimonials as regards character and auainca'ions'
nuui'''' ''"'e Mithchells Station,
.-o ON Culpeper. Co. Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

nIVIDEND NOTICE.-The Board Of Directors.
- of the Virginia Central Railroad Company have.
declared dividend of 90 per cent On each, share Of
the Stock of the Company for the last six months,
PAYABLE on the 18th of September, 1889.
The books of transfer will be closed from the 5th TO-
18th September, and the dividend will be paid to,
those in whose names the Stock stands on the 9Th,
September. J. GARRETT, Treasurer.
Aug, 80, lS69.-tl5S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

FLOUR will buy Is barrels Of -four on M the 4th
Al, Lease Give me call at the Inst. tor the Deaf and
Dur Dumb band and Blind. ". 3, WILSON, Steward.
Stanton. Aug. 80, 1s59.-Smos Vim copy
HiOTTCEI-T positively prohlbita all persons from
~ hunting on my lands, under the penalties OF the
law.
Aug. 80, 1s59.-Sts
~ m ETON SKIRTS-6 doz. Skirts, just re-
ceived at PIPER l. FUNKHOUSERS.
Staunton, Aug. 80, 1859.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

Augusta County Court Clerks Office to wit:
FSTRAY.-Taken up by A. Z. ]. P. Bledsoe,
u on their farm near Staunton about six weeks ago,
of the following description to wit steer Of red
and white color, marked with slight crop and slit in
right ear and slit in the left supposed to be about
two years old aud appraised at $40.
An extract-Teste,
Aug 30 1885, WIN. A. BURNETT, ID. G..
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EALL CLOTHING.-Weare now receiving
L Fall Clothing. samples of which we have on hand,
made up in the latest styles, which will be sold at
SMALL PROFIT FOR CASH.
We would invite persons in want of good article
to give us call, We guarantee all goods 70 be as
REPRESENTED. Roam ABBY,
North Wing of the Va. Hotel.
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Richmond, Aug. 30,1S5s-ts$6
Ola KSON & AND E X > y N I.

NO. 1916 MAIN srRsEr RICHMOND, VA.
IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS
AND "ANCHOR" BOLTING CLOTHS,
TTAVE received per ships calhoun" Empire
I'll State" and Lucy Thompson" their fall impor-
taton comprising large assortment of fine and hes.
Wy Hardware, to which they invite the attention OF
The merchants of Virginia, Tennessee and North Car
olina, guaranteed to sell cheap can be had in
any city, North or East
They are also agents for Fairbanks justly celebrated
Scales, Vests improved Forcing and Lifting Pump,
Betting Companys Rubber Betting, Hose and. Pack
ing. -. A1
n. Borders shall receive their prompt and care
full attention.
Richmond Aug. 80, 1859.
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NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS !

/
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!
nor TIE FALL TKADE.-Plper Funk
houser invite the attention OF the public and the
Ladies particularly their stock Of seasonable goods
now opening). Selected in person BY one Of the firm
We have with great care selected our stock, which
will enable us to give satisfaction.
Staunton, Aug. 80. 1853. --.
WYE the undersigned, Free Holders Of Augusta
w county thereby notify and forewarn all intruders
from tresspassing our lands, in any manner shape
JAMES GAY.
NIX. TROUT.
WIN. SMITH.
Aro an 1s5a-sts SAML CROFT.
nEMOVAL.-On Wednesday, the Slst inst. the
IL, subscriber will remove his JEWELRP ES7AB-
LLSHHEVT from his present stand TO the room on
Main Street. lately occupied by Mr.. David s. Bear,
and next door to the Drug Store Of Messrs Trout d
Co. His customers are respectfully invited to notice
Stanton, Aug. 80, 1885,
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nRESS GOODS, &c-The subscribers are now
- ceiving very select lot of seasonable goods,
embracing in part the following kinds:
Black and Fancy Silks,
Pekin Challie, Satin do,
ss English Valencia,
Poll de Chevle,
Hymalaya Cloth, Lavea Cloth,
Check Nolan;
Also. many new kinds of Goods for the first time in
market this season. PIPER & FUNKH0USER.
Staunton, Aug. 80, 1s59.-Vn copy all
DLASTER.-The Stsunton Steam Mills Co. is re.
ceiyng and will continue to receive largesupplies.
OF best Windsor Plaster, and will keep the
santly on hand during the fall and winter. and for
sale for Cask only.
Farmers of Augusta and neighboring counties may
rely upon being able procure their Plaster, fresh
ground and in any quantities at prices beoD those Of
former seasons, by application to
8. A. RICHARDSON, Sup't.
Sta,Inton Aug. 80. 1859. s. s. Minis Co.