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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26

A SMALL FARM For SALE.-I offer for sale
n privately small FARM, containing 55 ACRES,
lying the Va. c. R. r., within half mile of Crags-
vile depot There are so acres cleared the balance
well timbered and tillabe. About 90 river bot
tom. There is on 1t good CH0PPING AND SAW
MILL, in good order, and log Dwelling House.
will also offer for rent my DWELLING Il STORE
HOUSE, in Craigsville The Store House is close to
the Depot. Possession will be given at any time
Persons in want of the above named property will do
we'll to call upon me soon. For further particulars
address me at Cralgsvie P. o Augusta co., Va.
Sent 81 lS5S-tt JAMES A, CRAIG,
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lust RECEIVED-A lot of fine Shirts, Collars,
81 Drawers, Understands, Cravats, &c. Also on
hand, an assortment of CLOTHING, suitable for all
seasons made up in the best Styles and will be sold
Cheap for Cash. by Roam Il ABBY,
Under the North Wing of Va. Hotel.
s5y~ A few TRUNKS on hand, which will be sold
Cheap.
.sy- All work guaranteed as represented.
Staunton, July 10 lS59'-Yind COPY.
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HARVEST SHOES.-We have on hand q large
Ill stock of heavy BROGANS, suitable for harvest
hands. Also good stock OF Womens Shoes, which
will be sold very low for cash.
Staunton, June 2S, d. W. KENNEDY Co.
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Il SALE.-Acting as Commissioner under decree
of the Circuit Court of Augusta County, will on
Thursday, tile 18Th of AuguSt, at o'clock, p. NJ, in
front of the Court House the town of Staunton, sell
at public auction, tract of WOOD LAND contain
ing about 80 Acres, adjoining the lands of Col VIM.
Bell and Others and belonging to the estate OF Ma
ry b. Kenney, decd The land is OF good quality and
we'll timbered The precise quantity OF land will DE
made known on the day of SALE -,
TERMS: SO much of the purchase money as will
pay expenses of the sale and costs OF suit will be re-
quired in cash. the balance on credit of g. IT, IL and
"a months with bonds and approved personal securi.
ty and the title retained ultimate security until all
the purchase money is paid. , ,,o,,o
July 10, 1859. u. .. 1ooN0, Comr.
EASTWOOD AT AUCTiON.-l will sell at
T. public auction on the lOM day Of august that
beautiful and desirable property near ar staunton,
known as "EASTWOOD." Also on the same day
quantity of Household and kitchen Furni-
lure. TERMS made known on the day OF sale
Also on the 1871 of August my FARM 1881 A,
CRES 21 miles from Staunton with near 100 acres OF
fine wood land, the rest productive improbable, suf-
fciently watered and well set IN grass Also some
Corn and Farming utensils ,,,r Do,,,,,
J,lv 10 1oso 4ds-V,n and Rock. Reg cOpy
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REMOVAL AND NOTICE.!
nv EpIENnS AND CUSTOMERS

MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS
WILL please bear in mind that my STORE ROOM
w is now opposite my Former STAND, and
in the House formerly occupied by John b. Bran,
deburg. decd. | have on hand ia and Will sell
stock of CLOTHING, comprising yet general as
sortment, previous to the close of the season. Come
and secure bargains
Clothing at greatly reduced prices.
Staunton, July IL, 1856. j. P0LLITZ.
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AUCTION SALES.
Rust SALE OF VALUABLE POCA-

i HONTAS LANDS.-By virtue of a deed of trust
executed TO me by John H. Ruckman ct az dated the
Isl day ofApr 1855, and ofrecord in the Clerks Office
of the County Court of Pocahontas,
will on Weinesday, the 18Th day Of June next, on
the premises proceed to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder valuable GRAZING FARM, in the
County of Pocahontas, on the waters of Beaverdau
Creek, containing about 1900 Acres composed Of
several different tracts, well watered and adapted to
grass, quantity of improved land thereon now In
fine sod.
TERMS OF SALE The land will be sold on q
credit of months from the day of sale, the purchaser
to give bond and sufficient personal security and the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
The title to the above tract of lands believed to be
unquestionable but acting as trustee will only con-
vey such title as have under the trust deed afore
said. VIM. CURRY, Trus.
April s. 1S59-2m.
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NoRRIsTowN, Dec. 9Th, 1857.
| Miss NJ. NJ. Wells Mrs. Packer has studied the
French language and literature under my tuition and
is able not only to read write and translate it, but al
so tounderstand it when spoken and to speak it
with fuency. Il. NJ SCHNEIDER,
| Professor of Languages.
c1Sys Address G. NJ. PACKER,
| July ~, 1859-3t. Mt. Sidney, Va.
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MISERABLE HOUSE AND LOT FOR
Saturday tile 3OM of July in front of r. G. Bickles
store that very pleasant family residence now occu-
pied by Mr.. Hawkins, situated on Augusta Street
Terms accommodating and made known on the day OF
sale. Ii. y. CRAWFokD.
Staunton. July 10, 1859.
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FARM FOR SALE.-I shall

L IGSlN<ADAG fAAsuk Oss "a oh.."
- offer at private sale that desirable FARM in the
upper end of Rockbridge, known as the Galbraith
Property. The tract is twelve miles from Lexington
and two from the Natural Bridge, and contains 437
Acres, twenty-five of which are meadow. The inn
provements are large two story BRICK Dwell
LING HOUSE, with ten rooms and d cellar and has
long been used as Tavern Stand; there are also all
the necessary outhouses This tract will be sold pri
vately and possession given in the Fall.
eay' Address Jas. p Christian and Spotswood
Christian, Natural Bridge p. o.
Anrtl 1S5q-tf
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Postponement.

ID ed until Saturday, tile 3rd dug of September nert
when it will take place the premises aud bonds for
the purchase money will be made due and payable by
agreement) on 18th December, 1859
WIN. CURRY, Trustee.
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VALgABLE SCHOOL PROPERTY OR

Y PHYSICIANS RESIDENCE FOR SALE, sit
uated on James River, in Nelson County, Virginia.
The subscriber offers for sale in the village OF New
Market, Nelson County, Va, a new and handsome res
idence with ACRES of lands attached. 1t is fine
location for a physician first class boarding
school, To Teacher properly qualified, the location
guarantees large and lucrative school.
TERMS Enough in hand to secure the debt say
Il Cash or note with interest added satisfactorily en-
dorsed, balance annual instruments, With title re.
tanned JOHN II. McCUE,
Agt for j. B. McCleland,
Tye River Ware House, Nelson Co., Va.
Iovinpston Nelson 10 Va Nav q 1919
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WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE
w The Conference Seminary, of the Bait. Confer
ence located at Staunton, Va Next session begins
2nd wednesday in September, 1859, and clio
SEES Both of June 1860
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THRUST SALE.-HOUSE AND LUTS IN NEW
i HOPE.-In virtue Of several deeds of trust given
to the undersigned by Dr. VIM. r. Roberts will pro.
coed in New Hope on Saturday tie 2Oth day Of ~
aust next to sell at public SALE to the highest bidder
a certain house and several lots in New Hope. The
house is large and comfortable mapsion-a rst-rate
stand for physician. The lots are also desirable.
TERMS :-0ne.third in 80 days secured by negotia-
BILE note we'll endorsed-interest added-and balance
IN equal instruments at six and twelve months inter-
est added and secured by bonds with good personal
security and title retained.
July l8. 1889. JOHN Fl. BATES, Trustee.
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REFERENCES:
Faculty of Wash College, va.
Rev. B. NJ. Smith, D. D., .. 7. Seminary, Va.
Rev. w. S. White, d. D., Lexington, Va.
Hon. A. II. H. Stuart, Staunton, Va.
Hon j. w. Brockeubrough, L. l.. D., Lexng'n, Va.
For further information address the Principal, at
Fishersville, Augusta Co., Va, until the school O.
pens.
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THE TRUE QUADRATURE OF THE
i CIRCLE discovered by JOHN LANPHIER
SMITH-the copy right for sale.
July IL, 1859,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-12
Court OF General Sessions.
Before Recorder Barnard.


The first case tried on Monday charge OF assault
with intent TO kill Herbert Mason preferred against Hugh
Henry The evidence showed that Henry used the knife
In selfdefence, so that he was acquitted Of the charge
George Durr, who felonously assaulted Caroline Durr
on the Sh OF March, pleaded guilty to an assault with
intent TO do bodily harm aud remanded for sentence
Lena Dinerman, who stole SO worth of property from
Alfred f. Thorn, SO East Sixteenth street. on the 18th of
November pleaded guilty to attempt at grand larceny
and was remanded for sentence.
John Brien was acquitted Of charge of burglary in
the third degree having been indicted for entering the
premises Of Charles Nersch.
Mary Donovan, charged with grand larceny, pleaded
guilty to the minor offence. She TO the penen.
tary for elk months.
VIM. Mckenzie was placed trial charged with az
sautng Auguste Zanze with axe but the prosecution
abandoned the case and the jury rendered formal YER
dict Of not guilty.
Wm Callahan pleaded guilty attempt at grand lar.
ceny, and was sent to Backwes Island for one year
Edward Williams and George Reed, negro youths were
indicted Tor burglary in the first degree and pleaded guilty
70 the third grace Of that offence They each sent
70 the State prison for five years.
The Grand Jury brought in batch of indictments to
which the prisoners on being arragned, pleaded guilty
and we're remanded for trial.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-12
News from Northern Mexico.


We have tho Brownsville (rexas) Flag Of the 23d ut
which says
We have advices from Monterey to the 10th inst and
from Victoria and Tampco OF corresponding dates From
theEe we learn that there 10 truth whatever the re-
ports put In circulation TO the of the reaction
lists. In fact the contrary TO be the true state of
the case.
friend in Monterey, writing us on private business
OF the close Of his letter gives the following Items Of
In taking this letter TO tho Post Occ was surprised
by the ringing Of bells caused by the arrival cheering
news. Guanejuao has been taken by the liberals IL
seems that after the taking OF Leon by troops they
purpoeed marching upon Guanauato but while preparing
for this movement were surprised 10 find that those Of
Guanajuato were coming them They met, and after
three days fighting between Leon and Guanajunto the
Inter place was taken by the liberals under ragoza and
and Quiroga, having entirely defeated the enemy and
&C.. This Is the latest news. The fighting was
said to have been desperate, covering q dis
lance OF fifteen leagues between the two cities This
victory will place those of San Luis Potos IN a critical
situation, unless they unto with their friends al Mo-
relia. Thus You see how the liberals progress without
the "hero OF the North"
The Governor Of Zacatocas has vdaurr $40 900 10
place his forces.
From Tampco we have but little Of interest Senior
Trevino encrgetcaly managing the executive office
troops or the State intending 10 march with 5000 roops
upon the city Of Mexico as stated
The Flag Of the Esd ult. says
Our dates from Tampico reach 10 tho 18th inst and
do we find anything OF moment tx Governor Cara had
loft Tampco with 300 men for Vera Cruz with view of
aiding that city In is defence against Mramon He will
remain in case he Is needed otherwise he will return i'm
medatey and march u the interior
Col Garcia still occupying his position of OBSERVE
ton al his old quarters II s asd that he has hs forces
under the srcicst dicpne and that he had shot one OF
bis captains on conviction OF treason.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-12


Dennis Kimberly, the wing candidate for Governor at
the recent election poed IA votes The party however
previous TO the election did not claim that their chances Of
success were in any way certain.
RHODE ISLAND ELECIoN.-The republican candidates on
the State ticket with the exception Of Lieutenant Governor
and Treasurer, elected by five thousand majority
There is choice for the two offices above named, in
consequence of there being three candidates for each
office, and neither having majority of the whole number
Of votes The election WILL therefore, 60 to the General
Assembly. In the first Congressional district Mr.. Robin
(Amercan) leads in every town but two and very
largely in the aggregate; but he lacks 1874 Of majority
over ALL In the Second district Mr.. Brayton (Amercan
republican, is 70 elected.
Ex SENATOR FoorE CONGRESS Memphis Appeal
says that United States Senator Henry s. Foote has
expressed his determination to become candidate for
Congress in the Fourth district of Mississippi in opposition
to Hon. o. r. Singleton.
TEXAS DEMOCRATS AND ADMNrsTRATIoN.--At demo.
cratic meeting held in FL Paso county, Texas, the follow
ing resolution was unanimously adopted
Resolved by the citizens of the county of Fl Paso in
present federal administration unsuied the honor aud
dignity of the government az home and abroad true
devotion to the welfare and happiness Of the people at
large, and ust and proper regard for the reserved
rights of the several States comprising the federal Union
and that entertain sympathy In the political
mcnts Of the called democrats who trying to tram
mel and weaken the efforts Of the administration.
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NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY APRIL H. l85s-rR1pLE SHEET

half Of the before he proceeded 70 examine his
witness In this tue only point he seemed DESTROYS OF
establishing good character for the prisoner before
the murder was committed.
James Barnes, the last Witness and the only one for
the defence then called testified that he was III
the house Of Apo the day Of the murder saw great
crowd OF women there making great noise he IA
the house about two minutes altogether ne pushed Apo
from the lobby into his when he was differing
with the women; the women seemed TO be greatly ex-
cited they called the witness mean man this was all no
heard
The counsel for defence then summed up in lengthy
speech appealing sympathes OF the jurors ana sd
mttng fact OF killing but arguing that the crime
was only mansauehter the third degree The District
Attorney in summing up, urged that the crime could not
be regarded anything less than murder.
The Judges charge was brief and comprehensive. He
reviewed the testimony and defined murder ia the
of law also the different degrees OF
and then submitted the case to the jury.
The jury then retired and after the lapse OF hour
turned with verdict Of guilty, with Recommendation
TO mercy.
IL being past eight O'Clock p. NJ
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United States Circuit Court i'm South Caro-
linn.

From the Charleston Mercury, April 81
At eleven O'Clock yesterday morning Circuit Court Of
the United States for the Southern circuit convened in this
city their Ionors Judges Wayne and Magrath presiding
The Grand and petit jures called, but only thirteen
of the Grand Jurors answering to names an order
was taken by James Conner, Esq., District Attorney that
other Grand Jurors should be summoned II is supposed
that the Grand Jury will BIO organized day when the
Court will charge them, and specially with reference to
the acts Of Congress for the suppression Of the slave trade
The proceedings, doubtless, will DO Of interest Among
matters Of moment will be the OF the United States
the Echo prisoners and the United States vs. Corrie
both for having received and transported negroes in vo
ation Of the law OF the United States decarag the act
piracy. These believe the first cases In which
this law has been sought be enforced the South
and tie proceeding will be regarded with especial
interest for the that VIII probably be conclusive
of the power of the government TO enforce the law
given out in Columbia at q session Of the Circuit
Court, December Inst, and ignored. Capt Corre
s under indictment for violation Of this law in Savan-
na but having been arrested here Judge Magrath has
decided that this is the proper and only forum for his
trial. Bills win be given out in both cases. it Is under
STOOD and found by the Grand jury will present snf-
fcent opportunity for testing the efficacy Of the law. II
reported at Columbia, and has been believed in other
sections Of the Unon that efforts had been made TO pre-
dispose the public mind to rejection OF the bill by the
Grand jury We conscious OF such effort here and
we believe we speak the sentiment of majority of those
who oppose restrictions this foreign slave trade when
that 10 rather the wish that indictments should
be found and that the question arising under should be
fairly tested.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-12
The Crops.

The Chicago Democrat Of the sth inst says-On Sunday
night last inch Of fell at Alton and vicinity
and in places exceeded two inches in depth This
must unavoidably have its effects upon the peach CROP
though how far may be effected time only can show
The Alton Courier states that considerable inquiry among
the fruit growers Of that neighborhood elected variety
OF opinions In relation the effect of the storm and cold
weather upon the prospects of the fruit crop Some
of them unhesatngly express the belief that there is
very little hope for peaches others, equally capable of
judging, thought but little damage done while
raj say that the damage though severe, will destroy
the These latter that 30 far as the water roze
in the blossom the fruit is killed but the cayx Of
large quantity of blossoms was yet turned earthward
there is still prospect OF fruit
The weather the few days, says the Parkers-
burg Va Neo Of the 7h inst, has been very cold and
unpleasant fact such generally have in March
We have lately had several pretty hard fross which may
have injured the peach crop " small extent in this
ton though many farmers still think the chances good
for large yield.
letter from shippenaburg, Pa, says send you the
results Of my observations in parts OF Franklin and Cum
berand counties, Pa. Fall wheat good; rye do barley
DO. oats just sowing grass, old clover frozen very
much; young clover and timothy very good Season adj
vanced crops forward fruit rather forward for safety
apricot trees coming in bloom. OF the prospect
for large quantity Of acres planting.
The Clarendon s. c. Banner informs us that the fruit
IN that vicinity has not been injured by the frost
Some peach trees in the fork of Black have
blooming since September last in the open air. have
fruit upon them larger than partridge egg
The Augusta (Ga CAronicle of the It'll inst, says
Ater sudden change In the temperature of Tuesday the
reached the freezing point yesterday WED
nesday) morning, and ice was formed in this city As
yet have heard bat little Of the effect produced
geatOn and dread to hear from tbs country for we
fear much damage has been done TO the wheat CROP
also to fruit Grapes, we presume entirely destroyed
and We think 1t probable the peach crop has Jared little
any better. Corn, fear, has also suffered much, and
nav in some localities, be entirely destroyed. Very little
II any cotton is up
letter from Paqueminc, La, dated March 20, says
The weather here for few days has been quite like
The thermometer oday in the shade Is about 80
fahrenheit and vegetation is ourishing STILL the sugar
cane viii be much injured by the constant rains of the
past three months
The waupaca (Wis) Register says that the winter
wheat in that section looks WELL and has escaped injury
during the winter
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-12
The Hartung Murder Case.
REFUSAL OF THE GOVERNOR TO COMMUTE THE SEN-
from the Albany Journai. April II
STATE or NKw YoRK EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,


from the Albany JournA April IL
sTAYE on Nxw YoRK ExEcuTy. DEPARTMENT
ALBANY April Q, 1859. (
SlR- s cue to the unfortunate woman Mary Hartlng,
whom you have SO ably defended and In whose behalf
you have SO aea,ousy urged com mutation OF the sen
1880 Of the Court since the application was received Oh
s 26th ut that she should NJ unce be made acquainted
with the conclusion al which have arrived
In anticipation OF the application had closely examined
the evidence given upon the trial in al It's details aud
have since examined Il as carefully az possible. |
have, both before and since tho application was made
gwen 10 the careful with a sincere
In favor OF mercy which forms part or our nature es
peclay when that mercy is sought in behalf of woman
If Mrs. Hartung guilty OF the murder OF her hus-
band she rs guilty OF cool, premeditated murder of
the most revolving Character. If guilty, she awaited
herself OF the opportunities the marriage eta gave
Der TO administer poison to him cooiy, deiber atedly
malciOusly Murder by poisoning is the worst sort OF
murder, and the most difficult OF detection and IL 10
States designated such the statute book
Where murder is committed In any other way there is
intended. But in the case Of poisoning these Ia
for doubt The malice, the premeditaon the murderous
intent belong necessarily TO the crime and while every
application for Communication or pardon shall be decided on
Is peculiar facts cannot conceive that should feel
authorized in interfering any Of poisoning where
gIt clear,y p.oveo eass o. ~ eau 'nser'ere "n0'e
IS 'tf p Ms T.e,WnS e. n",.s ~ ~. .-oa ~
nosonin. her husband Cannot rsconcle n N nv iSeas
~ Sm, 70 ha- s.o, The oratv tha law in nosos
unon her cr,r,e Tho inv hevr hv their verd;ctcor
sc;entionsv arrived nj AZ that aha 10
,';v oS Ills crra and tho rd9a v,oae fairness and
smssn;tv ss d;,,.d s.vs ~, tbI vd;ct aas cIaar Iv
na.od h .ha .es,; ~ p y, &c. os,, ovos,n
lion ard Of TIC o;darco ena ~ har nn
s,...,ar. az. nanIa ~, g. a.. "a 49,, 60 ~ 49,.
~rw co,,S hsra nrr% ' ., a I,gs.n, c" c VIZ
husband nv Soisosnr - WV '''"" .''"'' " -''
II 10 urgaf non mo tho, avian though sba Ia o,l,v
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-12

THE BARK RAwLINs-CoMMITWENT OF THREE
MsTTs- CONFESSION MrRDER.-The Court for the exam
nation Of the persons found board Of the bark E.
Rawns alias Rosa Lea commenced last Saturday and
was continued over until Monday Of the present week.
The result Of the examination was that three mates
(whose names we suppress for the present their
requcs were committed 70 prison b. await their rial al
tho next term Of the United states District Court to be
held in this place the second Monday in May under
charge Of having murdered unknown person who
designated throughout the trial the Spanish Captain
Letters found board of the vessel from spanish
firm to certain parties the coast OF Africa whore she
was about 10 proceed She be the coast OF
Cuba by schooner, with and and regular out
IT. when IL was decided by the American officers TO put
said Spanish Captain In IRONS The whole case Mas an
air OF mystery, for never have known men before,
alter being repeatedly warned by the Court that they were
not called upon crmnac themselves tell stories which
bear against them Concessions were made by tho
parties charged with murder, in open Court 70 the
eject that they had committed the deed. The prisoners
without counsel paldchicola (Fta) Adrertiser
Wdych 90