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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
Another Question.

A correspondent of the Valley Democrat pro-
pounds the following question, among others, to
the candidates for Congress in this District;
"Do you recognize it to be the duty of Con-
gress to pass laws protecting slavery from the
unfriendly legislation of the local authorities OF
Territory Q"
The candidates have heretofore been very
chary in answering questions but we hope that
this QUE, coming from "Voters of Rockingham,
will command their attention. 1t is not an idle
question, but one of great practical Importance.
The Legislature of Kansas has proceeded to a.
bolish slavery, in pursuance of Judge Douglass
sQuatter sovereignty doctrine. Senator Brown,
of Mississippi, says Congress must intervene to
protect the institution, or he will go out of the
Union. What say our candidates Z Noni inter
vention used to be the Southern doctrine, but now
Intervention for the sake of non-interyention is
the idea
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
Coggin Will be Here /!

We are happy to be able to announce that our
gallant standard.bearer, Hon. VIM. l.. Gosgin'
will be here on Thursday to
"Beard the Lion in his den
The Douglas in his Hall"
1t is a settled point that Mr.. Letcher is to face
the music, Notwithstanding he made appoint
ments without regard to Mr.. Goggin's conve'
nience. Not only will Mr.. Goggin meet him IN
Stanton on Thursday, but he will first take
hold of him on Wednesday, at Harrisonburg-
the very heart of the Tenth Legion. DE will
pass through Stanton to-day, en- route Tor thai
place. Huzza for Goggin! If we are not mis-
taken our friend Letcher viii wish even before
he reaches Staunton, that he had never made
any appointments.
Come onel Come all friends, and hear the
truth spoken by fearless champion! Demo
cratic candidates have heretofore had the game
to themselves, but it will be so no longer. Cog
gin is after "Honest John" with sharp stick
Come, then, and enjoy the treat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
An Example.

The Romney Intelligencer states that A. j.
Bowman was arraigned before the County Court
of Hampshire, on Monday week, and committed
for trial on the charge Of finding and appropria-
ting to his own use the sum of thirty dollars be-
longing to gentleman of Hardy county. We
hope if Bowman is found guilty he will be pun
ished to the full extent of the law. 1t is time an
example was made of those people who are in
the habit Of JSading and sppropristing other per-
sons property. The law makes it the duty of
the finder of property to find the owner, yet
many persons act as if everything they pick up
anywhere belonged to them. The idea is no
doubt encouraged by the custom of offering re-
wards for lost articles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

TIE WASHINGTON TRAGEDy.-Mr. Daniel +.
Sickles is a native of New York city, about for
ty years of age, and son of Mr.. G. e. Sckles
member of the New York bar. In early life
he took to politics. He was married in $685.
and soon afterwards accompanied Mr.. Buchanan
to England as Secretary of the American Lega.
ton. Returning to this country, he was elected
member of the New York Senate. He was
then elected to Congress, and is member elect
of the next Congress. In fashionable life he
seems to have been regular "high-hyer." Mrs.
Sickles is said to be % years of age and has two
children. She is of Italian descent, the daugh-
ter of Bagioli, celebrated music teacher. Ac.
cording to Washington rumor she made full
confession of guilt in writing, in the presence OF
two ladies.
P. B. Key was about 40 years of age, and
widower with four children. His father, Fran
els S. Key, was the author of the "Star-Spangled
Banner" At the time of his death he held the
Office of U. S. Attorney for the District of Co.
lumbis.
The trial of Sickles will take place this week,
he having waived the usual preliminary pro-
ceedipps,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
March 7th, $50
ssGOggin Clubs"

We are pleased to hear that in some parts OF
the county our friends are already organizing
clubs, with view to more efficient and active
operations in the Gubernatorial canvass. Moth
ing is better calculated to give spirit and life
and vigor to those who may be lukewarm or In
different, and we trust that clubs may be form
cd in every village and neigborhood throughout
the county. Let regular meetings be held, and
the proceedings be reported in our paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
For tile SpectatC

For the Spectator.
To Msssrs. Skinner, Hartman, Harris, Aarts and
Nelomsan.
Two weeks ago we submitted to you sundry
enquiries in regard to your sentiments on great
public questions on which you will be called on
to vote if elected to Congress. These enquiries
were propounded in good faith, and couehed in
respectful language, yet none of you have
thought proper to respond.
We now desire to know whether you deny
the right of the people to be informed as to your
opinions upon great political questions.in which
thew have a deep interest, or whether you in.
tend to evade the responsibility OF frank and
candid reply3
AS convention is likely to be called, it be-
comes more important that you should answer,
in order that delegates may vote understanding
ly.
We again respectfully ask you to answer the
enquiries, and we believe that the public will
not tolerate evasion. MANY VOTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
For the Spectator.

Messrs. Editors i'm justice to Mr.. McCor
mick l ask that you, and all the papers in the
State who copied the report that his patent had
expired on the first of February, will give the
subjoined P. S. place, one time, in some prom
inent:part of your paper. All we ask is justice.
THORNTON BERRY, Agent.
March Tth, SO. for the Valley.
P. S.-To correct misrepresentation from re-
cent newspaper reports, may say, that, while
the Commissioner refused to extend my Patent
of 1916, that of October, 1S47, aOiU not expire
for seraral gears to come, and that thas has been
nv most important Patent; and further, that
Reaper Manufacturers cannot copy more nearly
nv Machine than they have done heretofore.-
Thew must still carry their Raker on the back of
the platform, and submit to other consequent
;mnsrGactions- CYRUS II. MCCORMICK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

A Washington despatch of the 9th says =
There is no doubt but that there will be ses-
sion of Congress called by the President earlier
than the first Monday of December next, but
whether in advance of Or directly after the au.
tumn elections for representatives is not yet de-
termined. Not only the condition of the Post
Office department, but other branches of the
public service, absolutely require legislation be.
fore the usual time for the meeting OF Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Reported By p. N. PoaoeU Dc Go.
RICHMOND MARKETS..

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported forths Spectator By ". D. TomDkins d Bro
RICHMOND. FEB 26, 1859.
FLoUR-Firm, and we notice more inquiry at the
close of the week for long straight brands with sales
at s6sl96T Superfne; 7A@71S Extra. Richmond
Inspection.
HEAr-sl.57H@l.67H for prime.
CoRN-S21lc@S5.
MRAL-S5@90.
RYE-S0c@s5c.
BurrRR-l5c@25c. Good in. demand.
LARD-llc@l2c.
Bacon-lO%@l1H.
DRIED AppLEs-S2. 00@2I
DRIED PEACHEs-s5 to S51a.
FRATHeRs-4S@60c.
GINsENG-65c@70c.
SENECA Roor-35c.
FLAX SEED-S1.25@ $1.40.
CLOVER SRED-$611a to $500
0ATs-55@65.
PLAsTER-$6,00.
GUANo-$5S. A good supply
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
Rarn Rurnt.

The barn of Mr.. Benz. F. Kemper, near Port
Republic, was burnt on Monday night, the 2sth
ult. Six valuable horses persisted in the flames,
and five or six buggies were also consumed. A
negro man suspected of the act has been arrest
Cd, and, it is said, confssses his guilt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
For the Spectator,
To THE GRAND JURY OF AUGUSTA COUNTY.

To THE GRAND JURY OF AUGUSTA COUNTY.
Gentlemen Il beg leave to invite your at
tention to the condition OF the public road lead
ing from the Virginia Hotel to the oulvert north
of the Hospital enclosure. For months past it
has been almost impossible, and it behooves you
as the guardians of the public interests TO cause
the party in default to be presented and punish
ed for such gross neglect Of duty.
At the same time hope you will advert to
the condition of that part of the Middlebrook
road lying between the bridge near the Jail and
the first mile.post Southwest of Staunton; it is
in wretched order, and l hope you will take
measures to punish the party having charge of
it, 1t is an outrage that two of the most i'm
portant avenues leading into the town should be
in such q condition. OBSERVER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

| These Gums remove
all morbid or bad mat.
ter from the system, sup
plying in their place a
healthy flow of bile, in.
vigorating the stomach,
causing food to digest
we II, Purifying the
Blood, giving tone and
health to the whole ma
chinery, removing the
cause Of the disease-ef.
fecting a radical cure.
| Bilious attacks
are cured. and, what is
better, prevented by the
occasional use Of thel
Liver Invigorator. |
One dose after eatingI
is sufficient to relieveI
the stomach and prevent
the food from rising and
sourlng. |
Only one dose taken
before retiring, prevents
Nightmare, |
Only one dose taken
OF night, looseps the
bowels gently, and cures
COstiveness.
One dose taken after
each meal will cure
Dyspepsia. |
One dose of two tea
spoonfuls will always
relieve Sick Head
ache.
Only one dose imme-
diately relieves Collie,
while
Ws Mix water in the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

81 One dose often repeat
~ led is a sure cure for
. Cholera Morbus, and
a preventive of Ch0le.
q Ira.
Only one bottle is
. needed to throw out of
= the system the effects of
- medicine after q long
9 sickness.
III One bottle taken for
. lJaundice removes all
\ sallowness or unnatural
q color from the skin.
- One dose taken a short
- time before eating gives.
y vigor to the appetite and
makes the food digest
u well.
} One dose, often re-
\ lpeated, cures Chronic
lDiarrhGa In its worst
- form, while Summer
land Ii o wei Com.
yield almost to
d the first dose.
Afew bottles will cure
DrOpsy by exciting the
= Iabsorbents.
III We take pleasure in
y Recommending this me-
II dicine as q preventive
> for Fever and Ague,
Chill Fever, end all
Fevers of a Hillious
Itoperstes with
= certainty, and thousands
- are willing to testify to
tits wonderful virtues.
louth with the Invigorator,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

DISTINGUISHED VIslTERs.-Amongth the arrivals
in this country from the Old World, we notice
two celebrities in the persons OF Richard Golden
and Smith O'Brien. AS one who has suffered
for political opinions and disdained to petition
for the clemency of the Grown, Mr.. O'Brien is
entitled to our most respectful sympathies.--Mr
Golden, it is understood, visits America for the
purpose of acqqsnting himself with the praot'
cal working of Republican! institutions, more es
pecially with the operation of the ballot, Of
which he has always been a decided advocate,
but which we in Virginia have never favored.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
MARRIED.,

ran WINE to Miss MARY JANE, daughter of Abram
Wanger, d., all of this county.
On the 22nd ult., by Rev. W. NJ McElwee Mr.. Al
BERT FAwCErr, of Bath County, to Miss ELIZABETH,
daughter of Mr.. William Wilson of Rockbridge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

The steamer Jura arrived at New York on
Sunday, bringing Liverpool dates to the 18th
ult. The intelligence is important only in ru-
mors, and these have decidedly warlike ten
dency. The King of Sardinia is reported to
have adopted we'll digested plan to provoke a
war, with the expectation of driving the Aus
TRANS out of Italy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
A desnotcb from washington q

A despatch from Washington city, on Sunday,
says The condition of Postmaster General
Brown has been more critical yesterday and to-
day than previously. The President and mem
bers of the Cabinet visited him yesterday, and
much solicitude is everywhere manifested con-
oernipg his condition. Tonight he is much
worse, aud he is not expected to live through
the night. He is about sixty-three years OF
age. The President and members of the Cabi-
net, and other distinguished personages, are in
attendance at his residence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

The Ohio officials estimate the population OF
that State at 100000, just about the figures
which were given for Pennsylvania in 1850.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
I j BILE TRACTS OF Landry virtue of q de-
cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta County, render
ed at the November term, 1885, in the case of Black
we will proceed, on the premises on Friday, the SM
dan of Apri, 1859 to sell to the highest bidder, at
public auction that valuable tract of land known as
the ssOakland Farm'' containing about $3.50 "A
cres. And also MOUNTAIN TRACT containing
upwards of 700 Acres lying in the Great Calf Pastures
in Augusta County, and now in the possession of Jo-
seph Mann The improvements are good, consisting
of an excellent DWELLING HOUSE and all necessary
out houses stables &c. Persons wishing to purchase
can have the opportunity of viewing the premises by
calling on Mr.. Mann at Oakland
TERMS OF SALE Cash sufficient to pay reason
able costs of suit and sale and the balance cred
it of 12 10 and "a months bonds with good securi-
ty to be given for the deferred payments and the title
to be retained as ultimate security.
ROBERT J. GLENDY, cor,,r
HnGH W SHEFEEY Coln r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
Morgantown, Virginia, I
Feb'y 22d, 1859. {

The District Convention which met in Alex
andris on the Sd, nominated II. W. Thomas,
Esq, of Fairfax county, as the Wing candidate
for Congress, in opposition to Ex-Governor
Smith.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
no THE FARMER,

tho THE FARMER.-I am yet Agent for
l. MANNY'S MACHINE with Woods improve
ment. shall have lot of machines here in time for
harvest. All wanting let me know in time:
In looking in paper few days ago, | found Q
certificate given by l. Parkins in which he rallied
out on the Nanny machine. am truly sorry for the
gentleman that he would undertake to give such 8
certificate after taking his harvest OF with the Nanny
machine and taking good to cut his meadow be-
fore he gave up the machine and after cutting mead
Ow and grain he had small piece of timothy and
clover and borrowed Mccormick and pulled 1t Oh
with that As to the description he gave of the ma
chine we nothing about it the machine performs
its work perfect where it is managed by hands oil ex-
perience, and can show certificates to prove that
from practical men than either that have given
certificates in reference to the Nanny machine; and
am sorry to think that man would undertake TO
give certificate in opposition to so many farmers in
the United States, and shall show you certificate
at this time and in few days shall have certificates
of all the farmers which sold machines to, to prove
that the machines performed up to their recommen-
dation. Yours Respectfully.
March s, 1859. BENJAMIN WELLER, Jr.
MARYLAND, Sept. 16, 1858.
Mr. WALTER a. WooD-DEAR SIR:-I purchased
and used one of your combined machines this season.
was told what it would do in grass by your agent,
and thank him for perseverance, in my case, but not
before trying McCormck's combined machines having
used one for the past five years could do nothing in
my grass. tried it and gave 1t up. Having large
amount of hay to cut applied to your agent for one
of your machines and was just IN time to get the last
one he had on hand. 1t has worked entirely beyond
my expectations. have used but one team, and have
moved and reaped $50 acres and the machine is as
good as new. consider the raising and lowering OF
the machine one of the greatest improvements on
reapers of this age used carry rail on my back
when used McCormicks machine, to lift it over
stones and bitches, but that lever on your machine
worth everything. If had got it on the start 1
should have saved half the price OF the machine.
am pr epared and so are my neighbors to recon-
4 hoin he he's
H,RyEY MERRIAM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
FRESH GARDEN
a Nh
FLOWER SEEDS.

FLOWER SEEDS.
A IL kinds of Garden seed fresh and good can be
n. had at DIR. II. s. EICHELBERGER'S Drug
Store. Call and get supply.
Staunton, March g. 1869.
NOTICE.-Al persons indebted to the firm of
IN JAMES NJ. STOUT & Co., New Hope, are res.
pecuy but urgently requested to call at the earliest
practicable moment and settle them. Accounts due
to James NJ Stout alone fell due on the Jst of Janua-
ry, 1869, and he would be glad to have them call and
settle, and as far as may be convenient, pay.
March s. lS50-St
D0RTLAND SUGARS AND SYKUP.--We
i have on hand and are constantly receiving from
the Mandatory full supply of the above SUGARS
and SYRUP in barrels which we offer to the trade at
Factory prices. F0WLE co.
Agent of the Portland Sugar Co,
Alexandria, March s, lS59-tf.
90 PAIR LADIES' REST KID GLOVES.
CU doz. Double Extension Watch Spring Skirts.
s doz boxes Steel and India Rubber Hair Pins.
90 b Newly Yarn, Double Zephyr &c:
lust received by d. A. KAYSER Il co,
Staunton, March 8, 1859.
FOR CATTLE,-White Sicllian Sugar and
I Maugel Wurtzel Beet Seed, Long Orange Carrot
&C., &C., for sale by L. ID. TROUT q W.
Stanton, March s, 1889.
A LARGE selection of fine LITHOGkAPHS and
IA ENGRAVINGS. Also Gilt and Rosewood
frames, just received at
Staunton, March g. 1859. Drug Store.
COAL OIL COAL OIL IA supply Of ,;ct;
" colored and new inodorous Coal Oil i'st rsca gV
Staunton, March s, 1861 's ''''''
pEAD AGAIN'-A PICTURE WAGON for
~ H SAFE, AGO D. A. PLECKER,
march o. io's' Mt. Crawford, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
SANDFORD'S
LIVER INVUGORATOR!

Compounded entirely from GUMS,
rs ONE OF THE BEST PURGATIVE AND LIv-
i Err MEDICINES now before the public.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CONGRESS.

~ We are authorized to announce Col. VIM. d.
HARTMAN, OF Augusta, as candidate for Congress
from this District, subject to decision of District
Convention in case the organization of the Democrat
party require the assembling of such Convention.
Jau. IL, 1859.
W JAMES h. SKINNER, Esq, is a candidate to
represent this District in the next Congress- subject
to the decision of a Convention, if desired.
~ We are authorized to announce JOHN T.
HARRIS, Esq, of Rockingham, as candidate to rep
resent this District in the next Congress Ofthe United
States subject to the decision of Convention, if one
be necessary.
Jan. Is, $50.
~ We are authorized to announce Dr. A. N.
NEWMAN, of the county of Rockingham. as q can
the United States, subject to the decision of Dem
ocratic Convention, should one be held.
JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS.
rY We are authorized to announce WILLIAM j..
ROBERTSON of Albemarle, candidate for the
office of Judge of the Court of Appeals for the third
Judicial Section.
~ We are authorized to announce Col. JOHN B.
BALDWIN. of Augusta county, candidate for the
Office OF Judge of the Court of Appeals for the Third
Judicial Section.
t We are authorized to announce RICHARD
PARKER lat present Judge of the 18th Circuit) as
candidate for the office Of Judge of the Court OF APP
psals for this (the ad) Judicial Section.
For Constable.
Mr.. John j. Larew contemplates reslgning the
office of Constable in the 4th district at the April
Court and in that event take this method OF an.
nouncng myself candidate for the said office. res
pectfuy solicit the votes of my friends and fellow cit
liens, and should be elected, pledge myself to dis
charge the duties OF the office to the best Of my ab-
ty. GEo. III. AffLE'
Feb. g. 1859.
=,
e93e We are authorized to announce JOHN Il. b.
SHULTZ as q candidate for Constable in the Green
vile District.
Feb. %, 1859.
For Housp If nplppafps.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
1859. SPRING TRADE 1859.
A. MORRIS,
PUBLISHER, WHOLESALE BOOKSELLER,
AND DEALER IN
MeIOdeOnS, Piano FOrteS, Music, &C.,
RICHMOND, VA,

OFFERS for sale at the lowest prices. full as
~ sortment FLAW, MEDICAL, SCHOOL. CLAS-
SlCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS. BLANK
BOOKS, WRITING and WRAPPING PAPERS, and
STATIONERY,
In the article of PIANO FORTEs, he offers the
greatest inducements in the acknowledged best Lasru
ents at the LOWEST PRICES upon terms as fair and as
liberal as can be obtained in any market North or
South.
Country MISUNDERSTANDING the city for their Spring
supplies, are invited to examine his stock
orders for Libraries, Colleges and Schools sup
piled on the most favorable terms.
Books and Music sent by mail.
Book Binding, in all its varieties, executed in the
best manner.
rag Orders solicited, and will meet prompt atten.
ton.
March g. 1859
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

GALE OF LAND.-In pursuance of decree
y rendered in cause in the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta County, in which D. N. Kincaid is Plf, and
Hugh Y. Kenneday is Deft, shall proceed on Sat
urddy the 9th dayof april, 1859, to sell, on the prem.
ises, near Rocky Spring Church, on the Great Calf
Pasture River in Augusta County. TRACTS OF
LAND, one containing "a Acres Rood and 16 poles
the other containing loo Acres, much will be
sufficient to pay said decree and COSTS Terms on
credit of and IL months purchaser to give bonds
with approved security and the title to be retained
additional security. R. TURK, Com'r.
O
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

THE sTAUNToN SPECTATOR hay
;rS "a large a circulation as any paper puo-
lished in Western Virginia, mas No supUlnos
i'm this section of country as an au'e''i'ins
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

W Correspondents will please bear with
us. We are OVERLOOKING with matter for pub
location.
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March 8. 1s5s-Yipd. Copy-tds.
MarCn o, 1oo'- inu. OoPy -euo'
NJ r m A m +

THRUST SALE OF VALUABLE OUT
i L0TS.-By virtue of trust deed executed to the
undersigned by Nicholas G. Kinney we will proceed
on Friday tile let dog Of Aprl 1859, in front of the
Shers Office in the Town of Staunton to sell to the
highest bidder, at public auction about 16 Acres of
LAND lying on the McAdamized Road near the town
of Stanton At present the parcel of land is divided
into two lots; it will probably be divided into four
parcels so as to give persons needing them, the OPP
portunity of buying good pasture lots.
TERMS The lots will be sold on credit OF g., IL
and Is months, bonds bearing interest from the day
of sale to be executed by the purchaser and the title
to be conveyed when the purchase money is paid up
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, lT-r,tess
A. +. KINNEY,
1osn-tIs