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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

EUROPEAN IrEMs-By the arrival of the Nj
agara at Halifax we have foreign advices to the
LIST inst. The steamer Weser had returned to
Queenstown in distress. Montalembert had
been again pardoned by the Emperor Pardon
had also been extended to the editor of the Cor
respondent and large number of other prison
ers. The Presidents Message was still the sub
ject of dsapprobatory comment. II was report
ed that France had officially informed England
of her readiness to aid in sustaining measures
opposed to the Presidents policy. The Spanish
papers also denounce the Message, which seems
to have excited by far more attention abroad
than it has OF home. The commander of the
American squadron had threatened to lombard
Jafa unless the murderer OF the American mis-
sionary family was punished.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

How TO KEEP BABIES QUIET.-An old bache-
lor having been sedueed against his will into me
commitment of matrlmony, aud being troubled
after certain length OF time with Posterity OF
young bachelors, contrived the following plan to
keep them quiet: 49,,
As soon as the sweet little creature awaRes
and begns to souall, set it up in bed. propped up
by a pillow. if il can't sit Alone and smear its
fingers with thick moasses then get halt do.
zen feathers into its hands, aud it will at once
commence picking the feathers from one hand
to the other until it drops asleep. As soon as it
wakes again, more moasses aud feathers should
be applied Immediately, and in place of the nerve
astounding yells of the little dear, there will be
a sweet and calm silence, producing the most
profound enjoyment aud rapturous domestic lie
lefty. a tea cup with molasses can be kept ~
the head of the bed, 10 a stand drawer ready for
USE Syrup is said to be preferable to co"''"'D
mOlasses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

,1Sy- The STAUNrON SPECTATOR hav-
ing as large circulation as any paper pub
lished in Western Virginia, has no superior
in this section OF country as an advertising
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
Correspondence.

ROCKINGHAM, W., Jan. 10Th, 1883.
John B. Bala,oin, ESq,-Dear Sir: The Ia
mented death Of Judge Samuels leaves vacant
his seat on the bench of the Court of Appeals
We desire to see you become his successor; we
value Your high moral character; we know your
honor and integrity as a gentleman, aud we
have long admired your abilities as a lawyer
In short sir, We believe that on the Bench OF
the Supreme Court you would be wise anu
upright Judge.
We, therefore, your felow-citizens of Rock
iDgham, without distinction of party, invite you
to become a candidate for this office, ana assure
You it will give US pleasure to support you /"
giving this call we believe we express the SENT
ment OF the great body of the people OF hocK-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

So plenty is game at the West, that one him
in Chicago contracted to send 100000 pounds
81 quail aut. prairie chickens to the East, tllls
sva.vu, and has already exceeded that amount
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
STANTON. January l7th, 1859.

OTAUNTON, JduuaiJ ltt'ii ASo''
To Col. JOHN B. Baldwin-SI: Fully appre-
ciating the Importance of placing none but men
of the highest qualifications in the Court OF last
resort 10 th.s Commonwealth to decide upon our
rights of life, liberty aud property, we unhesl
tatingly, from au intimate acquaintance, as
neighbors. and clients, aud associates at the bar,
select you of all this judicial section as one pc
cularly fitted to fill the vacancy occasioned IN
that Court by the lamented death ofJudge Green
b. Sanuels.
To rare faculties of mind and body indispen-
sable to sustain the physical labors of that bench,
We fiud additional and full assurance OF fitness
in your strict moral habits, and mental adapt
alton from something like hereditary training
which directed all your studies from earliest
life in preparation for that profession you have
since pursued with such jealous devotion and
whose honors have ever bounded your highest
ambition.
Your practice at the bar has been unusually
varied in subject and extensive in range, at once
qualifying you peculiarly for the bench and Sc
curing professional reputation that must COM
mend you to the people of the whole Common
wealth who have the same interest as ourselves
in the result OF this election.
We therefore confidently assume all the re-
sponsibities of presenting you 10 the voters OF
th. judicial section a. a proper candidate, and
only ask your permission TO make the announce
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

CONGRESSIONAL ELEoTIoNs.-The canvass for
Congress in the Albemarle District, between
Powell Leake and Goode, OF Bedford, is wax
ing warm. Mr.. Goode has not yet announced
himself, but intimates that he may be candidate,
The Democracy of Boone county have recon
mended Isaac 5. Samuels, in place Of Mr.. Ed
muudson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
Marriages Last Year.

Daring the ear 1858 the Clerk OF the County
Court of Augusta issued l3l marriage licenses,
and the Clerk OF the Hastings Court of Staun-
ton, 7; making 1873 marriages Which took
place in this county that year. In 1857 the
number of licenses issued by the Clerk of the
County Court alone was l49. A similar de-
crease in the number of marriages is noticed
elsewhere. The number of certificates issued in
Massachusetts, in 1858, is one thousand less than
during the year 1854. One reason for the de-
cline is said to be the alarming increase of fe-
male expenditures in matters of dress, &c. O
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

Senator Fessenden, OF Maine, and Senator
Wilson, of Massachusetts, have been re elected
Q. 5. Senator'S from those States for six years
from 4th March next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
FIR tie SnectatOr.

Nessieurs Editors The death of the Hon
aware, a vacancy on the bench of the Supreme
tribunal of the Commonwealth a vacancy, |
verify believe. that causes the heart of this judi
cial district if not indeed of the entire State, to
ache He was truly an honest man and profound
iurist-oualifcato combined with common
sympathy that knew DO depth or Abatement
None entered the circle Of his socia! relations
without at once becoming a warm adnirer. To
the young practitioner he was ever all encour-
ager; and to the older, an unerring guide.
1t now devolyes on the district to elect al in
cumbent of the place thus made vacant W the
merciless hand of death. Many names have
been mentioned in connection Herewith; but
none carrying along with ii higher, iii indeed as
hgh)- claims than that of Thomas }. Niche,
ESQ. His native mental endowments, IL has
ever been conceded by all who know him, rank
with those OF the first inteectS of the age; and
his literary requirements and profound legal
learning, are as familiar to those composing this
part of the district, as household word,.' His
practice as lawyerhas been long, varied and
onerous, enough so to have broken down any
ordinary man; notwithstanding, be retains all
the buoyancy, vivaoity and vigor of meridian
life. In him them elnbodying as he does pow
erful native intellect, disciplined by learning and
an arduous practical life, ever threading with
success the iutricacies of legal lore, developing
and applying its cherished principles to the
evolving aud preserving of the great cause OF
justice and truth-we have one every way fit 10
| ill the place made vacant by the departure OF
tile lamented deceased. And the hope is warm
ly entertained by his numerous friends here that
he will, ut once, permit his name to be presented
To the constituency oil the distract for lis suffrage
lie wi it is confidently believed, find his
friends and admirers to be LEGIoYs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

CUBA CAUCUS "A caucus of the Democratic
Senators was held at Washington on Saturday
last, to consider the Presidents recommendation
in reference to Cuba. debate of some three
or four hours ensued involving the question
whether any steps should be taken in relation 10
it. and il So, of what character. According 10
the best attanabe information, Mr.. Mason made
the opening speech and was followed by MIR.
Hunter and Mr.. Shields. Though favorable 10
the acquisition of Cuba, they thought action AZ
this time imrolitc and calculated to impair rotll-
err than improve our prospects to that end. Mr..
Douglas regarded appearances rs gloomy, but
would support Mr.. Slidell's bill placing in the
hands of tile President $3O000,000 TO be used
in negotiation. lie (Mr. Douglas) had long de
sired the acquisition OF Cuba. In his judgement
there was but one mode and that was On The
happening of another case similar to that Of The
Black Warrior, to seize the Island by way Of re-
clamation and negotiate afterwards.
Mr.. Davis aud others did not like the sugges-
ton Of Mr.. Douglas, and the discussion, at this
stage of the proceedings, became intensely H.
teresting Mr.. Slidell of course advocated his
own bill. Messrs. Davis. Toonbs, GwIn, Bigler
and Clay favored the idea of increasing 10 II
sufficient extent the foreign intercourse iund,
leaving the matter u the discretion oi the Pre-
dent. as in previous cases. Mr. lvetson thought
that Spain could be neared with the acquisition
of Cuba, by repeal OF such parts OF our laws
AS restrain the action OF our citizens towards
foreign powers. or something to this effect.
The determination of the caucus was, with o
few exceptions to favor the recommendation Of
the President, although the precise mode ii
which it should be consummated was not SC
clearly indicated but the probability is the Ser
ate will pass Mr.. Slidell's bill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
LEXINGTON, Va. Jan. II, 1858.

LEXINGTON Va JAN II, 1908.
j. 3. Baldon, Esq.-Dear Sir: We respect
fully solicit you TO become u candidate Tor the
vacancy in the Court OF Appeals from this Sec
ton. and tender to you our cordial support
Respectfully,
E. f. Paxton, ID. G Davidson,
a. NJ. Glasgow, Aphonso Smith,
ETH. McCampbel, VIM W. Lewis,
Joseph G. Steele, J. Compton, ]r
j. S. McNut, VIM. A. Baker,
S. H. Letcher, J. Q. Middleton,
C. A. Baker, j II. Moore,
James Compton, ST., Thos. Ii. Williamson,
D..E. Moore. Greeniee Davidson,
5. Med. Moore, Il. ii. Catiett,
Hugh Barclay,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

~ We are indebted to DR.. Stribling for q
copy of the Bylaws and Regulations
OF the Western Lupatie Asylum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

menu.
VIM Kinney, Jas. Bumgardner, Jr,
ID. 5. Young, II. IL. fhiIiips,
Nicholas k Trout, Peter Engienan,
A. II. Fl. Stuart, John McOue,
Rob CIV. B. B. Donaghe,
B. /. Points, Geo. M dochran, ST.,
Geo, BAYLOR, John Wayt,
VIM. Wilson, W. W. Donaghe,
John d Iuhoden, r Cowan,
John Churchman, w. H. Peyton,
John n Hendren, E. NJ Taylor,
Jos. T Mitchell, J. A. McCIung,
Rob. l.. Doyle, y. f. Hoover,
Is. Christian, JAS. Cochran,
Geo. NJ. Cochran, jr. K. SummerSon,
Geo. W. lmboden, n. L. Oatlett,
Thos. B. Fuqua, WIN. Carroll
Arch d. rrottar, Jatnes Leslie,
J. NJ. Hanger, ;. Is. Finley,
Henry B. Seq, James A. Piper,
Geo. f. Price, WIN. Thompson,
lanes Wilson, James f. Patterson,
Wm. II. Tams, WIN. Patrick,
d. S. Bell. WIN. c. E,kridge,
Thos. Marshall, A. /. Gllkeson,
n. G. Brooks Powell Harrison,
Jacob Hanger, D.. Newton Van Lear,
Geo. W. lnboden, +. NJ. Young
W. G. Sterrett ,Judson McOoy,
Adam Bickle, Henry Harrison,
Saml II. Bell, ). W. Meredith,
A. g. Christian, J.J Bell,
G. B. Stuart, W. Is. Young,
P B. Hoge, Jos. A. Waddell,
T. P Eskridge, VIM. ): Nelson,
D. Murphy, WIN. NJ. Guy,
p. Ii. Trout, Geo. Poage,
VIM. NJ. Tate, John. B. Evans,
Vim, d. Gilkeson, jr, John ). Crawford,
j. NJ. Baldwin, n: U. Kinney,
John Trimble, John Paris,
John N. Kinney, A. F. Kinney,
NJ. Pilson. Vim. A. Burnett,
Saml. @. Harper, James Crawford,
w. J. Shumate, Franklin McCue,
F. NJ. Imboden, }. ii. Crawford.
James A. Waddel H. S. Eichelberger,
B. B. Stuart, ID. E. Strasburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

THE COLD MoNDAY.-The temperature of the
atlnos here at New York city, on Monday, the
10th inst, is said to have been lower than it had
been Tor seventy years. Though the sun was
SHINING brightly, the intensity Of the cold kept
gradually increasing from sunrise uall noon,
when the mercury in the thermometer touched
niue degrees below zero. Several cases of suf-
terlng have been reported, and one Of an omni-
bus driver having been actually frozen to death.
As the Omnibus was proceeding up town, the
driver became utterly helpless lrU.4 the effects
OF the extraordinary frost. The last time that
he was recognized alive was at the corner OF
Houston street aud Broadway, where he stopped
the stage and one OF the passengers got out
After this lie proceeded on his route and Oh ar
irving at the terminus the horses dragged the
stage iuto tue yard. This circumstance attract
ed the attention of some of the attendants, who
shouted to the driver. He gave no answer, and
Que of The men assembled the box and found him
dead. The most remarkable ELECTS OF the cold
were seen on the bay and rivers, where thick
cloud OF steam was seen all day. looking as
though thousand boilers were letting their
steam escape
AT Oswego, n. Y, on the same day, the mer-
curry was at 20 degrees below zero at sunrise !;
and at Phoenix, n. Y, aud Burlington, VT, it
was at 80 below.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

Augusta County Court Ce.ks udce. .ovIt:
! E'Srasa I-Takeu up by Ab aham Croit on bis
IL aud Augusta cUuut'. vi the O,iUNius -es~flp-
tlOu,
A bull. vi led color, wish sit il each carlo
other marks Une year old last Spring, ana apprais
ed 81. EXuact-Teste,
| Jan. l., 80. JNO. ID. lMBJDEA. OK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

Congressional Canvass.
AMERICANS! Look out for the pink triangles
Y. y. CHRONONHOTONTHOIOG OS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

DY virtue of deed of trust executed TO me by Jas.
ID F. Patterson on the above mentioned land 1 will
uni e with Commissioner Towberman IN the sale and
Oh the same terms and al the same time.
u. I. CALBREATH, Trustee.
Ian lS lsS4-4M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
- COMMISSIONER Office, Jan. a. 800
ME CREDITORS OF SAN,L CLARKE

i dec d whose claims have pJl ye, been ,atls-
tied, IF here be any such,) hereb, lted pre-
sent their clatus 10 ne al nv Uice III he 'oGu OF
STANTON on % relore the 18th day OF tevru4fs nesi,
properly authenticated, Tor settlement
Pow Eli HARRISON,
Jan. IS, 50 4w Com'r la Lnalc.fr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

NOrICE.-All persons are hereby prohibited
~ from fishing or hunting upon my premises, as
AN determined not 10 have my fencing pulled to pec.
es, and rails burnt up they baye been for the last
month. The las will hereafter be enforced against
all offenders.
Jan. Is, '5S-3t JAS. W. HUDSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
,y,uE QUARTERLY LAW JOURNAL Is

i sui published by }. W. RANDOLPH, BOOK
SELLER RIcHMoyD al IS per year. and the Nos nali-
ed free to those who pay IN advance fs Dack OILS.
tor ls56-5l and 30. price SIS 80, Will he sold 10 new
Subscribers for / 80 at $40 for the 3 vols.
Richmond, Jan. 49, lsty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

DARGAINS ! BARGAINS! We would in
ID form the Ladies that we have some very hand
some Paris Printed aud all wool Delaues, which rath-
err than keep we will sell absolutely at prime cost
PIPER d FUNKHOUsER.
Sfaunton Ian "a 40
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

DLASTER.--Just received, 700 tons Blue Plaster,
direct from Winsor, which will be furnished
(iround or in the Lamp the narket prices Tor Cash
only. Enquire at he Freight Depot:
WM. A. BURKE.
Staunton, Jan. Is, '5g-3m-Y. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
4 VALUABLE REAL ESTATE for SALE.

~ ALE OF AN INTEREST IN TOWN.
- PkoPERff.-By virtue ct deed vi ,rnsI
ed tbs 9TH day Of Juiy, 1855, W jacob Rohr
and Mahaia his wife, viii oier at pa JIc aIctIJn,
the tomu OF o.aunion, on SATURDAY,, tie 2sh Of Jamu-
ary 1902 all the interest OF the SAID ROhr and
the u! Frulcs Hut, Decd the said interest be-
ln2 seret OF the whole estate, which Consists Of
HOUSE AND LOT in NewtowD, occupied al this
time by the widow OF VIM Southards, deed. Ternls
Cash. u. ". lMB0DES, Trustee.
Jan. Is. lS59
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

CCOTCH PLAlDS.-We still have few pat
- terms, whiclwe otter % per cent. lower than ever
before. PIPER & FUNKHOUSER.
Stanton, Jan. 49, SO,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

DOBE A LIES.-The newest style Dress Goods
IL AT greatly reuuced prices, at
PIPER d FUNKH0USER'S.
Stanton Jan. Is, og.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

WRENCH MARlNOES-At greatly reduced
i p.lcts. at PIPER d FUNNH0USER'S.
Stauntun Jan. Is, ~.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

STAPLE GOODS JUST RECEiYED.-
~ BieLc ed aud Brown Goods Prints, LIuse, :, CAN
ton tannels, &c, &C. We are receiving a sup
ply OF the above goods. We Can. therefore, show
complete STOCK of Staple Dry Goods, which we are
determined to sell very low.
PIPER & FUNKH0USER.
Stanton, Dec. 81, 1s5s-V. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

DLANK ETS.-Red Blankets very cheap at
ID PIPER q FuAKHOCSER'S.
otnuuton Jan Is so
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-12-21

which he acted, and, no doubt, made
him prominent for the Presidency,
which position he obtained in few
years after his retirement from Con-
gress. He was succeeded in the
Twenty seventh Congress by Robert
M. T. Hunter, of Virginia, who was
elected after a severe struggle as a
Wing. Following Mr.. Hunter came
John White, of Kentucky, in the
Twenty eighth Congress, and in the
extra session which ensured, John W.
Jones, of Virginia, John W. Davis,
of Indiana, presided over the Twenty
ninth Congress Robert c Winthrop,
of Massachusetts,, over the Thirtleth ;
Howell Cobb, of Georgia, over the
Thirty first; Lynn Boyd, of Kentucky,
over the Thirty second +; Nathaniel
P. Banks, of Massachusetts, over the
Thirty third; end James Orr, of South
Carolina, over the Thirty fourth. Mr..
Cobb was very efficient and ready
Speaker, and the chair has rarely been
filed with more ability and impartial
ity than by Nathaniel P. Banks"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-12-21

SY% The European Times, Civ
erpool paper), of December Sd, has
the following remarkable statement,
which may be docketted off as "cur;-
GUS, if true 80 unlikely is the ar
rangement, because of its obvious prac-
ticability : 1T is asserted that Louis
Napoleon has actually bought Venice
and her territory from Austria, for
four hundred millions of francs, and
that the French Emperor is mainly in
duced to the act in order that he may
realize his pledge of freeing Italy
from the Alps to the Adriatic' A
short time will determine the truth or
falsehood of this statement, but that it
should come from so many quarters at
the same time is at least a notable cir
cumstance. If the statement be cor
rect, the Frenchman will lose nothing
by the transaction, for Italy will ulti-
mately have to pay either in meal or
in malt for her own redemption and
union. Seeing how adroitly Louis
Napoleon has fastened portion Of the
cost of the Italian war on Victor En-
anuel, this financial arrangement be-
tween the two Emperors is less probe
NAUTICAL than may at the first blush ap-
pear. If the sale be made, the Empe-
ror Of Austria has shown more good
sense in getting rid of bad invest
ment than his previous policy would
Indicate"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-12-21
Agricultural Convention, and
Lectures at Yale College.

It is proposed to have what may be
termed great Agricultural "protrac-
ted meeting" at Yale College during
the present winter, to last throughout
the whole month of February. The
exercises are to consist of lectures by
leading reliable men, eminent in the
different departments of agriculture,
horticulture, stock raising, &c. About
eighty lectures are provided for-two
to four each day-each lecture to be
followed by conversational exercises,
questions to the lecturers, and discus
sions. Twenty or thirty gentlemen,
we'll known in Agriculture, besides the
Professors in Yale College, are en-
gagged to take part in the exercises as
lecturers and teachers, while numerous
other eminent agriculturists and hor-
ticulturists have expressed their inten-
ton to be present and participate in
the discussions.
Among the lecturers are Lewis F.
ALLEN, Cassius NJ. Clay and Francis
Rotch, on Cattle Sanford Howard
and DR.. Gulliver, on Horses; c. L.
Flint and others, on the Dairy Hon.
Marshall P. Wilder, DIR. C. W. Grant,
Messrs. P. Barry and R. G. Pardee,
on Fruits; Prof. Porter on Organic
Chemistry; Prof. s. W johnson on
Agricultural Chemistry Prof. B.
Silliman, Jr, on Metetology j. STAN
ton Gould on Grasses and Irrigation
Judge French on Drainage; Joseph
Harris on Cereals; Prof Brewer on
Commercial Plants, FLAX, hemp, tobac-
co, etc. y Geo. B. Emerson on Forest
Trees Do. Comstock on Fish Culture,
and Donald G. Mitchell TX MarveD
on Rural Economy.
The whole is to be free, except the
nominal charge of say ten dollars or
less to meet the necessary expenses of
lecturers and other incidentals. The
occasion will doubtless be one of great
interest to cultivators generally, and
call together large attendance from
all parts of the country. Inquiries
with reference to this project may be
addressed to Prof John A Porter, New
Haven, Conn.-Agrtculturist.