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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22
For the Spectator

Messrs. Editors AS the time is drawing
near that we should look out for suitable persons
to represent rs in the next General Assembly of
Virginia, we beg leave to call upon the follow
ing gentlemen; DR.. Wm. @. Bruffy, of Mt. Sid
ney, d. N. Van Lear, of Mt. Scion, and John
Newton, of Greenville, to allow their names to
be used for that office, believing as we do that
they would serve as faithfully and with ability.
MANY VOTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22
Fire.

Thismorning the buildingon South main street,
East of the marble yard. belonging to Mrs. Kel-
" was discovered to be on FIRE in the upper
story. 1t was pretty fairly under way when the
firsmen arrived, but they soon extinguished the
flames and ssved the building.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22

The Hon. Mike Welsh, formerly member Of
Congress and notorious politician of New
York city, was found dead in the area OF house
on Eighth Avenue, on the I7th inst. 1t is sup
posed that he was killed by fall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22
QUAKER CITY SEWING MACHINE.

r HAVE rented and fixed up the room next door to
i the Adams Express Office, under the Virginia no,
TEL for the purpose of exhibiting these machines, and
would now respectfully invite the attention OF
the public to them Think it entirely useless to pass
any unnecessary encomiums upon them, it is to be
supposed that all who in want will call and
them before purchasing. but intend briefly to emu.
merate it's merits and let their performance speak for
themselves.
LIST. This is the simplest and most durable double
threaded machine now in There is part of it
at all likely to get out of order and should it by pos
sibilty happen to do So any lock'smith can rep'ir
it. ,,,,.
Cd. The seam sewed is strong neat and durable,
cannot be ripped though every sixth stitch be cut.
Sd. ANY kind of thread may be used in sewing with
II. and 4th-the comparative cheapness of the ma.
chine places it within the reach Of every family
They are furnished, put up at your houses for the
small sum offfty dollars. l will be most happy to
exhibit the machinesto any one, though they may
not want to purchase every one who sees it work
will bear testimony to its merits Call then and ex
anime it. j. M. ChANh, Agt'
Ctonnton March % 1S59-3mos
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE ON.
lA lQQR 4 AST QE Union HALL Tho do

NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE ONE
IN DOOR EAST OF UNION HALL.-The under
signed have just received and are now opening at the
above stand formerly occupied by Turk Cushing
Auctioneers, a large stock of BOOTS AND -eap
SHOES Of every description, Mems, Ladies', tN
Childrens and Misses purchased for cash INV "
Boston, New York and Philadelphia, to which
they respectfully invite the attention of the public
Having purchased for cash they propose to sell for
CASH at such prices as will prove satisfactory
Their work is citymade and of the best material and
the latest styles "Quck sales and short profits" will
be their MOTTO and all they ask is an examination of
their goods before purchasing elsewhere,
d. w. KENNEDY Il Co.
Stanton March 90, 1852
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New Appointment.

Gov. Wise has appointed Col. VIM. Fl. Hsr-
man, of this place, Brigadier General of the
18th Brigade, in place of Gen. Layne, resign
ed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22
THE LONDON QUARrERLY REVIEW for January

last has tho following table of contents:
1st. Lord CORVALLIS, End The Works of
Shakespeare, srd. Consular Service, 4th. Plus
VIII and Gregory XVI, 9th. Patents, 9Th.
Lodging, Food and Dress of Soldiers, 7th. Life
and Writings of Johnson, 9Th. Bread, 9th. Re-
form
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22

~ The contractors to erect Gas Works at
Staunton, viii begin operations in the course of
o few days. tsg2
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AMERICAN HOTEL,
Main ST., Opposite the Custom House,
RICHMOND, VA. -

ALEX. DUvAL, PROPRIETOR.
respectfully solicits the patronage Of bis friends
and the public generally.
The House is located in the most desirable part OF
the City, on Main Street, opposite the new Custom
House, only half square from the farmers, Virgin
walk of the Capitol. Its accommodations are of the
first order and not surpassed by that of any other
House.
His tables are supplied with all the delicaces of the
season. and will always be furnished with the best VI
everything that the marketoan supply ~ .:
Omnbusses'wil always be found at the different
depots to convey passengers and baggage to the Ho
tel. ALEXANDER DUVAL.
Richmond March %. 1S59-lYk
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. Olis,
Dye Stuffs, Tooth, Hair and Nail Brushes,

Dye Stufs, Tooth, Hair and Nail Brushes,
Window Glass,
Patent Medicines, &C., &c.,
Have in store and receiving their usual large
and varied assortment of the above Goods together
with variety of articles too numerous TO mention
all of which they are prepared to offer to the Mer.
chants Of Virginia. North Carolina and Tennessee, on
the most favorable terms for CASH, or the usual
credit to responsible and PROMPT dealers The long
and thorough experience of their house. based ex
tensve business relations with these States enables
them to Guarantee the satisfactory execution of all
orders with which they may be entrusted.
We are the Sele Manufacturers ind Pr0priSt0rs of
the HENRICO PILE LOTION
n Orders carefully packed and forwarded with
dispatch. ADIE GRAY, d,
March o. lS59-6t. l47 Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22

FURNITURE FURNIrUREl-E.G GATH
i RIGHT, manufacturer. Beds and Bedding, having
recently taken new building Governor 80
street, between Main and Franklin, has on
hand large and we'll selected stock of thez1e16u
best style and workmanship, a large portion
of which is made by his own orders, He pledges
himself to sell all articles in his line for cash. for
ess oney than they be bought elsewhere in the
CITY, Please call and look before you purchase else
where. 1aIr Z. GATHRlGHT. "
Richmond. March %, 1s59-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22

COFFEE ROASTERS-An entirely new arti-
~ Gle and warranted to answer the purpose, at
WOODS y GILKESoN'S.
Staunton, March 20, 1859,
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1859.
ADIE & GRAY,
APOTHECARIES AND DRUGGISTS.

No. lat Main St., Richmond, Va.
VTTH0LESALE Dealers in Foreign and Domestic
w Drugs,
Putty, Medicines,
Varnishes,
~ Chemicals, ttsl
~ Colors,
Paints,
Perfumery,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22

4 RARE CHANCE.-To any one wishing to
n engage in the HARDWARE BUSINESS, rare
chance is now offered in the disposition Of my stock of
Goods The stock on hand being light, yet making
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT, and all the goods having
been purchased at Manufacturers lowest prices, to-
tunes could be increased to almost double that a.
mount offers the very best inducements to any one
wishing to engage in the business separately or con-
meet it with the sale of other Goods. For terms ad
dress u. w. WAESChE,
March 90, Is59-8t. Harrisonburg. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


VTIRGINIA:- At rules held in the Clerks Office
y of the Circuit Court of Bath County, on Monday
the 7th day of March, 1852 Daniel Roberts, who sues
in his cwn right and as Administrator of John Rob-
erts decd, Plaintiffs
AGAINST In Chancery.)
Christians Roberts, widow of John Roberts, decd
John H. Burns and Elizabeth his wife Qate Elizabeth
Roberts) John Roberts, Robert Douglas and Sally his
wife (late Sally Roberts) Washington Rodgers and
Margaret his wife Qate Margaret Roberts, Rachel
Roberts - Eurett and Caroline his wife, John Eu-
rett ana Sarah his wife, - Row and Elizabeth his
wife (the said Caroline Sarah and Elizabeth being
children and heirs at-law of James Roberts dec
unknown heirs and legal representatives OF William
Roberts, d., and Charles Roberts, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to obtain Decree for
sale of the Real estate of which the said John Rob-
efts died seized.
The Defendandants - Eurett and Csroline his
wife, John Eurett and Sarah his wife, - Row and
Elizabeth his wife, the unknown heirs and legal rep.
representatives of William Roberts decd, and Chas.
Roberts not having entered their appearance, and ii
appearing by satisfactory evidence that they are not
inhabitants o. this Commonwealth On motion OF the
Plaintiff is ordered that the said Defendants 90 APP
pear here within one month after the publication Of
this ORDER and do what is necessary to protect their
interest. A Copy Teste,
March %, 1859. G. X. McDANNALD, elk.
T7RUST SALE OF LAND AND PER.
i SONAL PROP ERTY.-Und tae provisions OF a
deed of trust executed BY Thomas Washington, will
proceed, on the premises, on fTlGdy Me Z9kH ddy V
april, 1859, to sell Ut public sale % the highest bid
der the following lands. tract being the first pur
chase of Esii;;,un. h.irI small tract purchased Of
Sn'oS vi A1o'HA = a..
Kyle and small tract purchased of Saran neruman,
making altogether about I60 Acres, with improve.
ments. Washington's interest in tract of land
known as the Diard land. Also number of Hor-
ses, Cattle and Hogs, large variety Of farming u,
tenss, Household and Kitchen furniture, &C.. &C.,
The lands are of very fine quality and in fine plight.
Sale to commence at III o'clock A. NJ. ''
TERMS Land, one third in hand or negotiable
note at thirty days, well endorsed; the balance in
quail nstalments at and two years, the purchaser
giving bond and good security. Other property, all
secured byne sotiabe note we'll endorsed.
Acting as trustee l will convey such title only as
is invested in me by said deed
March o. 1859. NICH0. K. TROUT, Trus.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22
RICHMOND MADE CARRIAGES.
KING Il LAMBETH.

KING u LAMBETH,
Franklin St, one square 6ttop EcchInge Hotel.
JJAVE on hand large and fashionable assortment
Ill of best quality Carriages consisting Of Csesp,
es :, Coachses,, Chariotess, Barouches, EcekawAys,
Side Seat Buggiss, Top Buggies and Rugges without
tops. 80 -
Our work is manufactured by first class workmen,
and of the best materials and pledge ourselves to
furnish our friends and the public with any descrp-
ton Of CARRIAGE on as good terms as it can be
purchased elsewhere. ,-. ~
Gentlemen and ladies are invited to call and exam
inc our assortment Of Carriages before purchasing,
as we confident we will make it TO their interest
to deal with us. ALFRED KING, 49,
-E4&8 84t1 TH0S. II. LAMBETH. .-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22

TOR SALE.-A NEGRO BOY about 20 years of
II age, sound and healthy not sold for any fault,
but that the owner needs hostler and gardner-in
stead of field hand. Farmers who want to buy for
their own use ought to attend this chance II not
sold privately before the March Court he will then be
sold at the Sherif's office publicly.
TURK d GUSHING, Auctioneers.
Staunton, March 90, 1S59-2w.
A TTENTION CAVALRY THE cavalry at
n tached to the 32d Regiment, V. H., will parade
in New Hope the Let Saturday in april nsrt at II
o'clock, A. NJ. full attendance is required, as an
election for noncommissioned officers will take place,
and other business of Importance will come before the
Company. By order of II. II. PECK,
March %, 1s59.-Vin. copy. Captain.
NTOTICE,-I,W William 81. Parent. of the county of
~ Rockbridge, Virginia, have this day constituted
Reuben l.. Gillock of Augusta county, my agent for
me and in my name to purchase and sell cattle ana
other stock, and hereby rafy all of bis acts as such
agent w. d. fAhENT.
Gazette copy 2ts
DUBLIC RENTING.-We will rent, on the
/ premises on the 30th day of this month, March
to the highest bidder the Lot and Tenements opposite
VIM. Kinneys residence, known as the Hill Lot, for
one year. Possession to be given the ls day OF April
1859. TURK d CUSHING, Auctioneer.
March %, l85s.-2t
NOTICE.-All persons having
ID claims against the estate of VIM. Brooks, dec d.,
are respectfully invited to present them for settle
ment Those indebted are requested to make prompt
payment. j. Al. BhUohS, Exor. :,
March 20, 1856 of VIM. Brooks, decd.
COFFEE ROASTERS-An entirely new arti-
~ Gle and warranted to answer the purpose, at
P" WOODS u GILkESQNS.
a Starvation Mareh 90 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22

CARRIAGES CARRIAGESIi
HITCHCOCK & OSBORN,
RICHMOND CARRIAGE WAREHOUSE, i.
No. 2I3 and 2l5 Main Street, .
Have constantly on hand ~ =
The Largest and best Assorted Stock G%k
OF CARRIAGES In &
- THE STATE.
Consisting, in part, of the following
STYLES,
Csleches Phaetons
Coaches Chaises
Brett Phaeton Barouches
SIX seat Rockways Buggies
Five.seat do. Top Buggies
Four.seat do DO Wagons
Two.seat do. Concord Wagons
Road Sulkeys Trotting Sulkeys
Slide Seat Buggies do Wagons
Harness Wagons and Whips. -..
1t is confidently believed that stock of Carriages
in this or any other market is more worthy of public
attention. embracing nearly all the latest styles and
that are desirable and will be sold ct
the lowest possible prices, and warranted the usual
length of time We present our sincere thanks to
our patrons for their liberal patronage, and hope to-
merit continuance of their fayors.
~ All kinds of Carriage repairing done promptly.
Richmond, March %. lS59-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22
ITIRGINTA MORGAN.-This be auti

Y Stallion, years old this spring, is a
brilliant blood bay. black legs, name ,rfzwfT
and tail, not white spot ON him. He &S
i. full 1897 hands high, heavy made, 'Y%D
weighing about 1900 pounds; finely H1fle8aealkz8
musced. with clean limbs. He was sired by the Yer
mont Morgan, foaled the property of Samuel Wiley
of Canton, ST. Lawrence County, n. Y, and sold to
NJ. Z. Bennett, w. in 1858. This colt received the
first premium last fall at the United States Fair and
first premium at the Virginia State Agricultural Fair
at Petersburg
For full Pedigree refer to hand-bs.
This horse will stand at my stables, at the Virginia
Hotel Stable, Stanton and at Greenvile, one third
of his time at each place. and will be let to mares at
a the leap 80 the season. if paid before the first of
july if not paid by that time 81 will be charged, and
$I2 insurance-5O cents to be paid to the groom in
all cases. Persons parting with mare put by insu-
rance forfeit the insurance money Care will be Ia
ken to prevent accidents, but will not be liable for a.
ny that may happen
Season to commence LIST of April and expire 1st of
July. U. W. MoWkf'
March %, 1859 IT,
nOCTORS! DOCTORS! NOW Is YOUR
~ fIME.-The advertiser, wishing to retire from
the practice of medicine for the present. will ren-
ouish good location and practice to any physician
who will purchase small amount of highly improv-
ed property at moderate rate. The location is in
pleasant village in one of the wealthiest neghbor.
hoods in the Valley of Virginia. A practice worth
from $1,000 to 1920 per annum will be insured to a.
ny physician old or young, who qualified to prac-
tice medicine.
:y- Persons wishing to buy can obtain further in.
formation from DIR. w. d. YOUNG,
March 90, 1859 1T. Staunton, va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-22

TNO. C. PAGE, JR., HAS REMOVED TO
81 the Store formerly occupied by BiSFoRD, MAYO 4
BLAIR, No. SO Main Street. doors above the store Of
R. Price Co., where will be constantly kept large
and varied assortment of BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS,
&C., of the best and most fashionable styles of his own,
French and Northern manufacture which will be sold,
wholesale and retail, at moderate prices. -
He socits call from purchasers visiting hicn-
mond JOHN Z. PAGE, cR',S
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-06

OuR ncighbor is rs close us nm oyster about TINT
frolicsomc gathering at the Nnryell House few
days since, which he attempted to dignity with
the title Of Conventions" We hive shown how
it was comp ,sc1 aud what claim it has to he re-
garded ~ the authoritative voice Of the Demo-
cratic party OF the Di trict. We have shown that
at no time majority Of the votes Of even
the Democratic party represented; that delegates
claiming by hook or by Gro k. to represent about
ne;fourti of tho people. aud large portion of
those only representing II local sentiment THAT of
the LynclLurg Democracy have had the temcr-
ity to select candidate Tor the people,
And this is Democracy the right Of the pep
pie to rule through their own chosen representa-
tires. Away with such doctrines, when the voice
Of the people is sifcd by the intrigues Of schcm-
ing politicians.
We call upon the Rcpub'icdn to publia b the list
Of delegates; the counties represented by proxy
and otherwise. with the vote If each county. and
then compare it with the vote of the whole Dis
trct, that the people may see what Difference
should be paid to the arrogant pretensions of the
Rump Convention. Come neighbor, you have the
record let the daylight shine on it through your
columns.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-06
.Keep It Before the People"

y
"That Col Thos. II. Flood. ths Opposition can
d;date for the State Senate in this District. voted
In 1885. for Nat Clailnrne foi Congress against
his own sonin.law. Thus. y. Bocock! Now We
don't object to Col. Floods voting against Mr. DO
cock but that he should vote against him for such
q man as Nat Claiborne. will certainly asfonish
the people no little. Hundred If Wbigs voted
against Claiborne. and hundreds did not vote III
ali. lie was beaten about 100 votes. And yet
Col Flood was such bitter partzan-so cnthusi
astic in behalf of Sam--that he swallowed the
whole hog. brstlcs. tail, and nll!'
The above appeared in recent issue of the
Republican. and has been copied into other Demo
cratic papers. We regard Col. Flood ~ having
been fully justified, by Democratic ethics, in the
vote he gave on that occasion. principles. not
men," is their boas,ed dogma. In national poll
tics, Mr. Bocock and Col. Flood are antipodes, and
therefore no obligation was devolved upon Col
Flood, to support, in high party times, the repre-
sentative If principles not his own. But this is
not all. Mr. Bocock voted tho same day lbefore
Col. Fiood had rote,i) against his own father-in-
law, Col. Floyd II it was unnatural in the lat
ter to vote against his s0nin-law, it was unlilinl
and monstrous in Mr.. Boccck to vote first in the
face of that fa,hcr.inlaw, against him. As the
hephWtrnn ms lntcnlcu nice pcrCeptlon III Sucn
matters, we leave it to determine which was tho
greater crimc-that committed by Col. Flood, or
that committed by its lavoritc. Mr.. Bocock.
As to the imputaton upon the character Of Mr..
Claiborne. have only to say that he
deemed II. very proper man to represent the res
pcetnblc Democracy 50 long us he affiliated with
il, having frequently been its chosen standard
bearer, and always 50 popular as to secure the
cognomcn of the irwin lille MT" We believe
that he has also returned to his frat love- but
whether the change has been attended with any
improvement of morals, we leave our neighbor to
determine.
There remains one other point in tho article Of
the Republican worthy Of note, to wit "That
hundreds of Wings voted against Claiborne aud
hundreds did not vote Mt ALL" We find. upon cx-
animation of the record that Mr.. Claiborne re
ceiyed in The county Of Campbell, 3S7 majority
over Mr., B"cock, got 10 more votes than CD.
Flood. and 81 more than Gen. Clay; SO that Mr..
Claiborne must have received the whole Opposi-
ton vote, with, perhaps, some Democratic votes.
At any rate. he was n better man than the Re,,,t.
icun is willing to concede or there was IL sad de-
cadence in the public morals and the standard Of
requirement for official position. How was it
ncivhbor?
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-06
To the Voters of the First Internal I'm
proYcmept District of Virginia.

| have been for some time past announced as II
candidate for the Office of Commissioner Of Board
OF Public Works, and have not submitted my
claims to u convention of the Democratic party
FIRST. be .ause | have been, and am now, honestly
convinced that the Office ought to be kept free from
parizan influences. Secondly, because ! have
been all the time satisfied that the Democratic
reople did not desire convention. and ma or,ry
uf the district embracing the largcst Democratic
counties have refused to send delegates to Lynch
burg and thereby sanctioned my opinion. Third
". rs u Democrat. whose prime Of life has been
literally spent in the service Of the party, nnl
who was true to the principles and u>nges Of the
party when some Of the present leaders were dis
organizers, aud some avowed opponents, who now
claim 10 he as truly aud fully democrats as ever
before protest against the Lynrhhurg Conyen
ton, as unauthorized by Democratic usage, and if
sanctioned, tending to disoryanize the Democratic
na,ty-tp strike from it its b"asted principle that
a ,aajo,iiy should rule and substitute the new and
anti Democratic doctrine. that minority shall die
tate to the majority.
| shall therefore continue a candidate, and feel
assured that do no violence to the usages and
Legitimate sentiments Of my party, when appeal
from minority 10 the maj"r ty.
p Sin the Lynchburg Convention, L under
stand less than one half Of the counties. and less
than one half Of tho Democratic votes If the Dis
trict were represented. w. NJ. !.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-06
Ex-senator Jere. C emens, editor of the Mem

Ex-senator Jere. C.emens. editor Of the Men,
phis Eagle. declines to be delegate to the Vicks-
burg Southern Convention, having too vivid re-
collection Of the action OF the last one which was
held in Montgomery, tn feel any disposition to
take part in the deliberations Of this migratory
body. "Called originally for the professed pur-
pose Of promoting the growth and prosperity of
the South. twas almo-t Immediately converted
Into political machine. and then into 40 instru
pnent 0f disunior."
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-06

The Baltimore Clipper hns II way of saying
things-and saying them forcibly-pcculinriy
its own. Touching the convenient elasticity of
Democratic principles the Clipper discourscs ms
follows
Democratic resolutions aud democratic doctrines
are the most plan, things ever invented. They
ARE more ImperviouS to consistency than India
rubber 10 water. They ave mere slams. never
intended h. hc adhered To- "r carried out In Nir-
ginia the leading locofoco organs before the rr.
tersburs convention denounced John Letcher
unsound on the slavery question and upon every
principle TT democracy, and utterly unfit To he
trusted by tho dcm ,cra,s OF Nirginin; yet. from
the very moment Of his nomination. they nil sup
port him. In Kentucky the Democratic State
Convention endorsed the lcromptonism of Mr.
Buchanan, but now the party is working through
out the State tor candidate who stands upon
Douglas Sqnattcr Sovereignty platform. And in
Alabama, il Dough should lie the locnfoco can
didatc for the Presidency, the very men who de-
nounce him would split their thrua,s with huz1as
for him. Such is democracy.