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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

| A CASE IN PoMT-The New York Express
relates the following circumstance, which occur
red during the Administration of Mr.. Fillmore
1t shows what view was then taken of the ques-
ton now agitated, as to the rights of naturalized
citizens who visit their native countries:
"Francis ALBERT a native of the Department
de Var, in the South of France, left there during
the drawing of the CONSUMPTION in 1889, and
was actually drawn as a conscript, and was
therefore an echape de la conscription. He ar
rived at New Orleans, made the usual spplica-
ton for citizenship, and was duly naturalized in
1854. He was successful in business in Loulsl-
ana, and in July, 1852, after an absence OF near
ly fourteen years, be returned to visit his native
village and, under the yigilant police in France,
he was arrested in twenty-four hours after his
return. He Immediately wrote to Mr.. Hodge,
the nearest American consul The latter, that
he might the better attend to the case, imme-
diately requested that Mr.. ALBERT might be
brought to Marseilles, which request was prompt
~ acceded to by the General-in-Chief command
ing the military division. he was there brought
before the Tribunal de Guerre as an Iasoasasss,
and condemned. Mr.. ALBERT was willing to
pay four thousand francs for substitute; but
Mr.. Hodge would not allow him even to make
the offer, but obtained re.hearing of his case,
appeared In person before the Tribunal de
Guerre, and pleaded the case, and afte. two tri-
ais and detention of six months, he 0as ac-
knowledged an Americaa ojtissn, and orders
came from tho Niatstsr Of Var, at Paris, d.
rectiag His release. Mr.. Hodge gave him q
passport, which was vised by the police, and
with which he remained some weeks with his
family travelled through France, and embarked
at Havre on his return to the United States.
'The correspondence on file in the Department
of State gives the full details of the case; and
Mr.. Everett, the Secretary of State under Mr..
Fillmore, on the Sd OF March, 1853, (the last
day he was in office wrote complimentary let.
ter to Mr. Hodge, in which he says:
"'The Department was gratfed to learn that
Mr.. ALBERT whose arrest and Imprisonment as
an Knsounais, although naturahzed citizen Of
the United States, as mentioned in your commu.
nications, has been released. This ia undoubtedly
due to the firm and decided stand maintained
throughout the long controversy in your official
correspondence with the authorities on the sub
ject.
"'It is much TO be desired that this case may
be considered as precedent as yot intimate, ana
that hereafter maturalised citizens Of the United
States may visit France qoithout danger Of arrest
for military seroice. In this evenS a hurtful
source of irritation and unfrendly feeling will be
ayoided'N
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

1t is thought that the next Congress will con-
tain more new members than either Of prede
cessors. Rotation" seems to be extending it.
SELF even into the Southern States. The Wash
ington States says :-"There will probably be
fewer members here next winter who have been
elected oonsecqtiyely for two terms, than thefe
were here twenty years ago who had been elect
ed consecutively for double the number OF terms.
Mr.. Houston, Of Ala, will probably be the senior
of the House, as respects membership"
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Lightning Rods.

We invite attention to the advertisement Of
E. E. Lee & Go. The lightning rods they pui
up are much safer and superior in every respect
TO the old,fashioned iron rod. They are highly
recommended by number of the prominent
men of Richmond and other parts Of the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

| JUDGE DOUGLAS DEFINING HIS PosITIoN.-The
friends of Judge Douglas in Washington are in
possession of the following letter explaining
his position on the subject of the Presidency,
and OF which they have permitted copy to be
taken for publication:
WASHINGTON, June %, 1869.
My Dear Sir Il have received your letter,
inquirng whether my friends arc at liberty to
present my name to the Charleston Convention
for the Presidential nomination. Before this
question can be finally determined, it will be ne
cessary to understand distinctly upon what issues
the canvass is to be conducted. If, as l have
full faith they will, the Democratic party shall
determine in the Presidential election of 1860,
to adhere to the principles embodied in the COM
promise measures of 1850, and ratified by the
people in the Presidential election Of 1852 and
reafirmed in the Kansas and Nebraska act OF
1854; and incorporated into the Cincinnati plat
form in 1856, as expounded by Mr.. Buchanan
in his letter accepting the nomination, and ap-
proved by the people in his election; in that
event my friends will be at liberty to present
my name to the Convention, if they see proper
to do SO.
If, on the contrary, it shall become the policy
of the Democratic party, which cannot antici-
pate, to repudiate these, their time.h onored
principles, on WHICH we have accepted so many
patriotic triulnphs and in lieu Of them the con
vention shall interpolate with the creed of the
party-suoh new issues as the revival of the AT.
rican slave trade, or Congressional slave code
for the Territories; or the doctrine that the
Constitution of the United States either estab-
fishes or prohibits slavery in the Territories be:
yond the power of the people legally to control
it, as other property, it is due to eandor to say,
that, on such an event, could not accept the
nomination if rendered to me-
Trusting that this answer will be deemed suf-
fciently explicit, l am, very respectfully,
Your friend, S. A. DOUGLAS
J. B. Dow, Esq., Dubuque, Iowa.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FARM FOR sALE.-Ipr

Y suance of the last will and Testament of Samuel
Patterson late Of Augusta County decd. we will
pose to public sale, on Wednesday the Srd day of Au,
gust next, that highly desirable tract parcel OF
LAND of which he died seized and possessed, con-
tainlng 900 Acres. This property is In high state
of cultivation lying both sides Of the South River.
About $50 acres Of which is cleared the remainder is
heavily timbered. The improvements consist of a
BRICK DWELLING and the necessary out-houses.
The land will be divided to suit purchasers. fur
ther description is unnecessary as purchasers can
come and examine for themselves. The Executors
will take pleasure in showing the property, Also at
the same time we will offer all the Personal Prop.
erty of the said Patterson, consisting OF head Of
Horses head of Mich Cows, 20 head Of young Cat
tie, So or 60 head Of hogs rs head of Sheep, Wag-
ens, Buggy and Harness, Farming Implements
Harness, Household and Kitchen furliture also the
growing crop of Corn, Wheat, Rye, Oats, Potatoes
Hay, &c.
TERMS For the personal property credit Of siz
months will be given on all sums over $500; small
er amounts cash. Terms for land liberal and made
known on day Of sale. JAS. A. PATTERSON.
WIN. PATTERSON.
Executors of Sam'l Patterson, decd.
June q, 1s5a-Rock. Reg. Copy and forward acct
81 ~. nH;oa
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Our Next Issue.

In order to give all hands in the Office an op'
portupity to participate in the celebration CT the
4th, the next number of this paper will be print
cd few hours later than usual. Packages 60
ing West and up and down the Valley will be
mailed on Wednesday instead of Tuesday.
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THRUST SALE OF VALUABLE POCA-

TTRUST SALE Of VALUAhLE FUCA.
J. H0NTAS LANDS.-By virtue of deed of trust
executed to me by John Il. Ruckman etU1, dated the
lst day April 1855 and ofrecord in the Clerks Office
of the County Court of Pocahontas,
will on Wednesday, the 18th day of June next, on
the premises proceed to sell at public auction, to the
County of Pocahontas, on the waters Of Beayerdam
Creek, containing about 1900 Acres, composed of
several different tracts, well waered and adapted to
grass, quantity Of improved land thereon now IN
fine sod.
TERMS OF SALE The land will be sold on a
credit of months from the day Of sae 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
unquestopahe, but acting as trustee will only con-
vey such title as have under the trust deed afore-
said. WIN. CURRY, Trus.
April g. 1S59-2m, .'I
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1t has become almost dangerous for ladies tc
wear orinoline in the streets of Munich, the
mode being considered French one, and the
popuace being determined to extinguish, If moi
the French, al least their fashions.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
.aRTIsTS,, P.aL.rTERS', .1.N.D

PHOTOGRAPHERS DEPOT.
THE subscriber, has constantly on hand full
l. assortment of materials for the use of Artists,
Painters and Photographers. Also on hand
large assortment of STERESCOPIC INSTRUMENTS
AND VIEWS embracing every variety of Foreign and
American LANDSCAPES, SrArUARY, PARLoR AND RURAL
GRoUPs, sc. The beauty and interest of the Stere-
scopic Views upon the psrlor table furnish never
ending source of entertainment both to visitors and
the home circle.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS supplied on the most
liberal terms. W. A. WISONG,
No. 2. N. Liberty Street, Baltimore, Nd
June %, 1859-1y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

The Wytheville Telegraph says that legionf
of grssshoppers have invaded some wheat fields
in that vicinity, and are eating up stalk and
grain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

~ The sTAUNTON SPECTATOR hay
ing as large a circulation as any paper pup
lis6ed in western Virginia, has no superior
in this section OF country as an advertising
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

ENTAIL INSTRUMENTS !,;TAKE NO;
IDTICEI!-FOR SALE!!!--A full set OF Dental
instruments which will sell cheap for Cash; Also
fine IS CARAT GOLD CMIPr GTr gag. Au-
dress 1AmL'o c.a "a q q
June go. 1885,. SHANNON r. ", va.
MANUAL OF SCIENTIFIC and PRAC.
a TIGIL AGRICULTURE, for the School and
The Farm; by j. L. Campbell, A. NJ. Professor OF
phvsical Science, Washington College. Va. Just re-
ceyed and for sale by kobI. VIVIAN.
Stanton, June %, 1853:
OOWs.-For sale two Fresh Cows, with 0 or with
u out their Calves. y. o. VAL
Staunton, June q, 1881
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28
AND IN ALBEMARLE FOR SALE

I propose to sell Stony Point, my present place
Of residence. This farm is situated in Albemarle
County about mile from scetsesvlle on the road
which ia uncleared, and valuable for fire wood, on
account of proximity to scottsvile and the Canal
The open land has most of it been recently lined and
is in highly improved condition. The dwelling CON-
tains 10 rooms besides cellar 45x3O, divided into
two rooms. The buildings for farming purposes are
convenient and well arranged. This situation offers
pecial advantages 10 one who might wish to combine
farming with teaching the buildings are ample for
a boarding school, and large day school could be OBJ.
tanned in the nelghborhood. The purchase money for
this place. when sold will be trust fund, and there.
fore any credit will be given that may be desired
within the limits of lifetime and the coming OF age
of young family of children. ,on, ,,ooy
scottsville P. O., Albemarle, Va.
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reinforcement.

Postponement.
DY consent of he parties the above sale is postpon.
ID ed until Saturday, the 3rd dog Of September merit
when it will take place the premises, and bonds ior
the purchase money will be made due and payable by
agreement) on 18th December, 1859.
WIN. CURRY, Trustee.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-01-12
NOTICE IN PARTITION

To James Day, Henry Day, Tabitha Gill,
Elias Gill, Nancy Jane Johnley, Lewis Johnley,
Louisa McFaddsn, William McFaddsn, William
Day, Amrah Day, Henry Day, Alven day, John
Day, Fancy E. Day, Tabitha Day, Rachel A.
Day, Thomas Day, and Elisabeth Martin:
You will take notice, that on the = day OF
December, A. D. 1858, the undersigned filed a
petition in the Court of Common Pleas of Mon
roe County, Ohio, where the same is now PEN
ding, demanding partition of the following
premises, situated in said county, viz: The
south east quarter of the south west quartet
Of section twenty-seven, in township four, and
range six, in said county of Monroe.
The undersigned demands that partition be
made of said premises as follows: To the un-
dersigned one-seventh; to James Day, Henry
Day, Tabitha Gill, Nancy J. Johnley, and Louisa
McFadden each one-seventh, to William Day,
Armah Day, Henry Day, Ayen Day, John Day,
Nancy E. Day, Tabitha Day, Rachel A. Day, and
Thomas Day, each one sixty third; and to Elisa
beth Martin, dover in the whole.
At the next term of said court, an applica-
tion will be made by the undersigned for an
order that partition may be made, &C., of said
premises. THOMA S Is. DAY.
Jan. IL, CIV By Harvey Holland, his Atty.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-01-12

DARK FoREBoDING;-ofb business for sometime
to come, has induced me to announce to my
friends and everybody else that have .
beautiful stock of cloths, casimeres, satinets,
vestings, tailors trimmings and ready made
clothing, which can, and will sell lower than
they have ever been sold since the change of
Dispensation- cloth full six quarters
wide and fine for one dollar, extra fne 81, Is,
extra english double heft and width 2,50-sat-
inett, lambskin, and nigserhead coats from
to 4 dollars piece, black satinett pants so
double milled all wool cashmere pants 800 fam
cy silk side stripe cashmere pants $50, fine
white shirts rs cents linen and marsailles shirt
bosoms nicely stitched, as lew as the goods
can be bought by the yard any where, and ev-
cry thing else in proportion, and are prepared
to make up to order, any thing in our line, at
the shortest notice, and in the most fashiona-
BILE and N'orkmanlike manner-young men
about to embark on the ocean of double bles-
sedness can get an out fit that will make him,
shine SO bright as to illuminate Venus on fire
on frosty morning or rice reTsa. 'Shine like
a pewter dollar in mudhele.
N. B. we are not selling goods as low on
credit as We will for cash. Respectfully.
J.R. SMITH.
p. S; And those that know themselves behind
Continue still to bear in mind,
That l still feel someway inclined,
But not my customers to grind,
But make them all pay up.
The times are hard, know it we'll,
Hew long they'll last, l cannot tell,
But clothing must surely sell,
To keep frem going plum to Pot,
Where don't wish to so.
! Jan. l2-6m. Sunfsh o.
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S P E AL NOTI ICE
Dir. Rohaok's Discoveries.

We can not shut our eyes to the fact, tha
DR.. Roback's famous Medicines, the Scandi
navian Blood Pills and Purifier are effecting
wonderful cures of Fever and Ague, Dyspep-
sia, Liver complaint and Rheumatism, in all
parts of .he West. Planters and Farmers,
upon whose words we can rely, assure US that
such is the case, and the newspapers with
which we exchange confirm the statement.
The Blood Pills and Blood Purifier, as their
names import, act specifically upon the active
principle of disease in the Animal Fluids.
The dfstributive system of bloodvessels and
nerves, which irrigate the whole body with the
element of vitality, becomes, when that ele-
ment is tainted with corruption, a d:ssemina-
tion of the seeds of disease. 1t is upon this
circulating poison, this deadly virus, propelled
through the veins and arteries to the destruc-
ton of health and life, that DR.. Roback's prep
arations act. They change the chemical char
acter of the blood, revitalize it, render it pure
and nutritious. Graphing with and destroy
ing the very root of a disorder, their cures are
complete and permanent. We invite atten.
ten to DR.. RS advertisement.
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SHERIFF,S SALE.

John c. Hess 8 wife, | RY virtue Of an order
James Smith, etal. issued from the court
of common pleas of Monroe county, Ohio, and
to me directed, will offer for sale, at the door
of the courthouse, in said county, on
Saturday, the 22nd day Of Jamadry, 1859,
Between the hours of 10 o'clock, a. M, and 4
o'clock p. m, of said day, tho following des-
cribed lands and tenements, to wit:
Part of the west half Of the north west
quarter of section five, in township FIVE, of
range five; beginning for the same fifteen rods
south of the north west corner of said quarter,
twenty-four and three-quarter rods, thence
north twenty one rods, thence west twenty
four and three-quarters rods to the place of
beginning, containing three acres, moro or less,
exclusive of the road, being the same land
conveyed to Samuel Smith by Rachael Arm
strong and others by deed bearing date Aug.
10th, 1887, and recorded in Book A., page 472.
Also another tract of land adjoining said last
mentioned tract Of land and containing about
five acres, and containing in all eight acres,
moro or less, in said quarter, and being the
Same tract of land of which the said Samuel
B. Smith died seized, and bounded on the north
and west by the town of Beallsville and Wis
ner's lots, on the east by the lands of Citizen
Beall and Cyrus Gratigney, on the south by
lands of John Miller and Henry Armstrong.
Ordered to be sold in the case of John c.
Hess and wife, against James Smith and
others, in Partition. C.M. MORROW,
Dec "a, 1s5s.-&5,70. Sheriff N. G. o.
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rurspAY. Jan. 4th.

:. Both houses of the Legislature were
engaged in the work Of perfecting their
organization, and in miscellaneous business
continued from last winters session. In
the House., Mr.. J. D. Botifur, of Sandus-
Ky county, was elected Reporting Clerk,
vice Mr.. Doren resigned. The Republi.
can members voted for Mr.. Jno. East.
man; Of Prble. Mr.. 8. w. ellison, of
Mshoning, was elected to serve as Speak
er, pro tem.. the Republicans voting for
( Mr.. N. H. Van Vorhes, Of Athens coun.
y. The resolution providing for sine
de adjournment on the 18th of March
was called up, various amendments pro.
posed and some discussion elected, which
resulted in tabling the resolution until
such time as the House shall be better
prepared to act thereon.
The Senate elected Mr.. j. G. Jeffers, of
Fairfield county, enrolling clerk. and Mr..
Geo. w. Marshall, of Montgomery county,
engrossing clerk. A bill was introduced
and read the first time, providing that in
certain criminal cases subpoenas may be
issued to any part of The State.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

By virtue of an order of the Probate Court,
to me directed, l will offer at public sale, the
following premises, situated in Sunsbury town.
ship, Monroe County, Ohio, to wit: Part of
the east half of the south east quarter, of
section twenty one, township four, and range
four, beginning for the same at the north east
corner of said half quarter, running thence
SOUTH one hundred and sixty poles to the Sec
ton corner, thence west with the section line
eighty poles, thence north to a run where the
north and south division line crosses, thence
up said run in north east direction to the
quarter line, thence east with the quarter line
to the place of beginning; containing seventy
four acres more or less.
Said premises will be offered for sale on
Saturday, the 9th day ofFebruary, A. D. 1859,
at the front door of the Court House, in the
town of Wsodsfeld, in said county. Sale to
commerce at one o'clock of said day.
TERMS OF SALE.-Ons third in hand
one third in ole year, and one third in two
years.
The deferred payment: to be secured to
the satisfaction Of the undersigned.
WN. P, RICHARD SON, Admir-
of John Dransfeld Deceased.
Jan. 18th 1s5s-6w. s5,22.
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|. Resolved, That the educational in.

l. Resolued, That the educational in.
terests of Monroe county require the con-
tinuance of the Teachers' Institute upon
a firm foundation.
2. That without the harmonious action
of teachers the business of teaching loses
much of its power, and becomes sconse-
quently, an indefinite element in the great
objects contemplated by the laws of the
State.
8. That the sessions of the Institute
should continue for period of not less
than four weeks, and be conducted by
efficiently qualified teachers
4. That the Institute recommend
Woodsield as the place of holding future
sessions.
5. That the business of teaching con
ssts in thoroughly developing all The
faculties of man, and fitting him for .
better discharge of the duties of life.
G.. That we as teachers of Monro'
County, have full confidence in the abilit,
and integrity of our present appointing
power, to select such citizen of ou
County to fll any vacancy which may oc
cur in our board of examiners, as vii
better harmonise the interests of educa
tion, and to whom the friends of virtue
honesty, truth, and morality can look q
fit model.
Herald please COPY,
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Nariah Smith administratix Of the estaHa Of
John Smith deceased, against Elizabeth Smith
and othsrs. fsra-. f,..8 ,ss z,cg
BY virtue of an order issued from the Pro-
bate Court Of Monroe County, Ohio, and r. me
directed, I win Offer for so1n at public oueerys
at the front door Of the sourt.h0nlD, in thsocwn
of Wsodsfeld, in said County on s.3ax
Tuesday, the lst day Of February 1852.
between the hours of 10 o'clock A. n, and
O'Clock p. N. Of said day, the following descsib-
cd lands and tenementss lying and beng In
said County, to wit: The west halt the south
east quarter OF section 81, township of
range 4, containing sc, acres moro or asssssnd
also the east end Ofths north east quartR -
the south west quarter Of same section tswnship
and range containing "a acres more er iess.
described in the preceedings BY metes snd
bounds, subject TO the dover of said sHastAh
Smith, in said promises; and On the folaewing
terms, to wit: One third cash In ha1ds enc
third in one year and one third intwe yssrss
with interest on deferred payments.
MARIAH SMITH, Administratrix of the -
tats Of John Smith deceased. = 2
Dec, ~, 1858. 4ws s@ 50 sfsi sspis