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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-27
.WFLYT.4RY CLOTHE.Y'G

.HEANI.3R Z CLU4HErf &
OF SOUTHERN MANUFACTURE.
TINE subscribers are prepared to manufacture UNI
FORM CLOTHS TO order at their Mills near this
city. They are now manufacturing superior single
mlIed Cassimeres for Spring wear, to which they call
the attention ofSouthern Merchants They also man
ufacture at their Ashland Mills superior NEGkO
CLOTHS of various descriptions.
~ They are also regular purchasers of WOOL.
Address WETHERED BROS
Dec 2O.-7t% Baltimore Md.
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HOOFLAND'S
GERM AN BITTERS
HOOfand'S BalSamic Cordial
H0OFLAND's GERMAN Pill,

being well known throughout Europe and America needs
no commentator here. They purely vegetable,
prepared with great exactness and sugarcoated No
better Cathartic Pill be found PRICE, Is cts box
These medicines are prepared by DR.. G. NJ. JACKSON
Co, Philadelphia Pa and St. Louis Mo, and are sold by
nature of G. NJ JACKSON will be on the outside Of each
bottle or box.
In our "Ererybodys Almanac" published annually, you
will find testimony and commendatory notices from all
parts of the country These Almanacs are given away BY
all our agents.
For SALE BY DIR. W. B. YOUNG,
Sept. Is, 1s59.-if Staunton, Va.
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A YALuARLE FEMALE SERVANT for

A VALUABLE FEMALE SERVANT for
n SALE to humane master, on easy terms. The
price agreed on is not now needed. The woman is
efficient and bears excellent character She is
in the services of the proprietors of first class Hotel
Enquire of j. A. Wadde, Esq, Editor of this paper.
Dec. 13.-3ts.
NOR SALE.-The neat and comfortable COT
II TAGE RESIDENCE, with 2 acres of Ground at
tached, near the Stanton Nurseries, now occupied
Franklin Davis. A great bargain is offered in this
snug and tasteful suburban residence. Apply to
GUY WADDELL.
Stanton, Nov. 90. Real Estate Agents
HOUSES & !-HOUSES AND LOTS
IL OF 'EM-We are authorized to sell several
Houses and Lots in Staunton very desirable as pla.
of residence. Long time will be given on some Of
then. Apply soon to GUY WADDELL,
Staunton July 26, 49, Real Estate Agents
IN AUGUSTA FARMS FOR SALE.-We
lU are authorized to sell 10 valuable tracts of Land
in Augusta Of them highly e improved
aud terms apply to GUY d WADDELL,
Stanton, Sep. 6, 1859. Real Estate Agents
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q m. HILB,S CLOTHING ROOM.-Th

y. subscriber thankful for past favors so literally
extended to hun by his friends and customers informs
them of his return from the Northern Cities with
splendid stock OF READY-MADE CLOTHING, Gen
tiemen's Furnishing Goods, gotten up expressly for
this market Also large stock of BOOTS, SHOES
and CATERS, for Men and Youths; Hats, Caps,
Gentlemens Shaws. Fancy and Plain Blankets, and
sold as usual at small advance for Cash.
s. Ii. HILB,
One door above Brandeburg's Corner,
cto,,+op NoN, * ODDoSte Va Hotel
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INSURANCE AGENCY.

A. E. HUFF,
TRAVELLING AGENT FOR THE
Hose & Fire Insurance Co.,
AND
Merchants Insurance Company, Richmond,
SALEM. ROANOKE. CO, va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-27

TOWN RESIDENCE.-House and Lot on Augusta
i Street, desirable as Residence Terms easy.
WOOD LAND.-Fifty- seven Acres of Land, within
miles ofStaunton, all well timbered with the excep-
ton of cleared field of about Is acres. bargain
may he had.
Stanton 100 Acres cleared and the balance heavily
timbered. The land Is of good quality as the crops
will show, and there the tract several never
failing Springs. Can be bought at a low figure
Apply to GUY l. WADDELL,
Real Estate Agents, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-27

INhUSIEE'S SALE UT VhHOAbIE NE
i AL ESTATE.-By virtue of deed of trust exc
cuted by George Rubbish to the subscriber dated the
the 10th day of April 1852, and of record in the
Clerks Office of me county Court of Augusta will
SELL at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash.
on Saturday, Me9lSt day Of January next on the
premises. the Tract of Land in said deed conveyed,
containing 1873 Acres, situated about miles South
east of Mddlebrook;it being the same tract of land
on which the said Rubusb now resides The title is
believed to be perfect but, selling as trustee, will
convey with special Warranty.
Dec. 20.-tds. JN0. NEWTON, Trust
TOUSE AND lot FOR SALE.-The un.
IL dersigned will ,her his HOUSE and LOT for
sale in Mt. Sidney, On Aonday the End day of anua-
2y 1860. The house IS built of Brick, two stories
high, rooms and passage. There is attached to the
House shop is by 26 hot, q acre lot, and well of
good water in the yard.
TERMS:-6, ~, is. and "a months, purchaser Civ
ing bond and approved securityinterest from date
and title retained.
Possession given as soon as the terms complied
with. BEN. +. MARkWOOD.
Dec 13
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CUU FOR SALE, ON 10 YEARS TIME pro-
pose TO sell this land on ten years time. 1t lies on
Messy Creek in Augusta county, IA miles from Staun-
ton and ~ miles from Harlsonburg. 1t is naturally
ceared-is susceptible of being divided into three
farms, which will be done if desired Persons wish
ing to buy part the whole shall be accommodated
if they give me a call James G. Turk lives on the
farm and will show to any wishing to buy. deem
it useless to say about it in this advertisement
but promise to talk as best can, if purchaser will
call on at stanton, the premises and inform
me when to meet him. r. TURK.
Nov. Is, lS59.-2m
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PRIVATE SALES.
NAYETTE COUNTY FARM FOR SALE.

u
i Il am authorized by Clement Vaughan to nego-
liate for the sale of his FARM, in the county of Fay
cite, on which he now resides, midway, between
Lewisburg, in the county Of Greenbrier, and harles
ton, in the county of Kanawha both sides Of the
Kanawha Turnpike, and less than three miles from
the location of the Covington and Ohio R. R. There
are about GOO Acres-800 acres of which are in Gull
tvation. Mr.. Vaughan's health renders him unable
to attend his Farm Tavern and other business and
is DESTROYS to sell the whole tract one person. or
divide the tract into three FARMS as each division has
most excellent and large DWELLING HOUSES,
Barns, Stables and all the necessary out buildings
and conveniences that reasonable person would re-
quire.
cleared land. The Dwelling House has about IL
rooms, all well furnished Store House, Blacksmith
Shop, Saw Mill and with one of the largest and most
commodious double two story Barns Shielded, with
arrangements to accommodate fifty horses by STALLS.
This one of the very best Tavern Stands The Fur
nture, two yoke of fine large Oxen, Wagon, Ok
Cart, and an abundance of Farming Implements and
Carpenters Tools will be furnished to purchaser
on very reasonable terms Also number of young
Cattle, some Horses, and about 40 tons of fine Hay
housed in the stables and barn.
About three thousand dollars will be required in
cash. the residue may be arranged on credit of one
and two years, with interest and possibly much long
err time. Possession of the whole or o part can be
had Immediately. There is about fifty acres of wheat
seeded that be had also. The Farm is well water
ell. The situation of the dwelling presents beauti
full appearance The land is OF good quality and in
fertile condition The section of country is healthy,
good community with several denominations of pro-
tessors of Religion. fair market for produce the
Turnpike road
Persons wishing to negotiate can address Clement
Vaughan at his Post Office, Mountain Cove, Fayette
CO., or to HENRY o. MIDDLETON,
Dec. 6.-4t. Buckhannon, Upshur CO., Va
NEAR THE GOV. 4 OHIO r. RI have
IN in the Counties of Fayeite and Raleigh large
quantity of UNIMPR0VED LAND, well adapted to
Corn Wheat, Tobacco, and the grasses, which will
sell low for cash or promptpay. That Fayette is
within mile or more of the Courthouse, lies well,
well watered by good springs and numerous streams,
has good Mill Site it. and is near to grist and
mill is penetrated in all directions by good roads,
and oft the route of this to be the great
est of Railroads That in Raleigh is on Pine River,
is very rich and tmbered with the prettiest Pine and
other timber in the State, well adapted to Corn and
other Crops. will sell in from 100 Acres to any
quantity to suit any one.
TERMS cheap. Address at Fayetteville, Fayette
| G. H.. Va. JACOB SANGER.
Sept. 10, l959.-Rok. Reg. copy mos.
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LYNCHBURG HOSE AND FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
LYNCHBURG, VA.
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EOR SALE.-A first rate DINING ROOM SER
Il WANT, trusty, sound and capable Sold for no
fault To be kept in the county.
~ Inquire at this Office
Dec. Gillian.
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r OST.-Between the National Hotel md my house.
j. on Thursday evening last, a BUNDLE contain
ing ladys Shawl, &c. The finder will be suitably
rewarded on delivering it to me.
Staunton, Dec. Is. TH0S. l.. HARTMAN.
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DUBLIC HIRING--W will hire in front OF
l. the Sherif"s Office on Monday, the I'd day OF
January NEGRO Women aud Boys.
Dec. 20.--Y. copy. TURK Il CUSHING.
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THE
SPoRTMAN WAREHOUSE

POULTNEY & TRlM8LE.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1859-01-28
nhIo plnnaar nonriahin.

Al the 6rst annual celebration Of th,
Cuyahoga County Historical Society 70.
Gently held by the pioneers Of that region.
under the Big Tent, At Newburg. Mr. j.
D. Taylor Of Rookport, one Of the Vice
Presidents, gave q o following account Il
pioneer courlship'
zone subject always interesting to pio.
neers had been omitted by the speakers
pioneer oourtshipl He could speak from
experience Of the happy times when boys
and girls used TO set up together, when
couriing was done Sunday nights, and
sparkling was enjoyed in the only family
room Of the log cabin; blankets the only
partitions and The curtains around the bed
Of the old .olks. About eight, the chill.
dren would climb the ladder 10 their bunke
close under the shake roof. and in an hour
more. father ava mother would also retire
behind the blankets. leaving lhe sparkers
sitting at opposite corners Of oapoious
stick chimney Gre placesl Soon che fire
would need little fixing with the wooden
shovel or poker. and in resumihg seats
somehow chairs would manifest unusual
attractions for closer contiguity. II chilly,
must sit close together too keep each other
warm; II dark, to keep beais oifl OF what
was then whispered Mr.. I was mum, but
when Il 6rst hearty smack broke the cab n
stiffness the gentle breathing behind the
blankets was ofteninterrupted by slight
hacking coughl
"When stnpping boy he fell head
over ears in love with a girl Of the real
Plymouth Rock stamp. She lived twenty
miles away, and he went TO see her regu-
larly every fourth Sunday night He won
the lass, lohged 20 marry her, but as the
course of true love never did run smooth,
her mo or objected. He. however, kept
on courting, until he got TO love every
thing on tha old mans farm. AT last love
aud perseverance, were rewarded, aud the
wedding day was fixed. The country was
sickly, and he often found himself feeling
his pulseas the days drew near, in a trem-
or least the shakes should be added to the
fever consuming him, Got married with
out accident. moved to his log cabin and
went TO housekeeping Election soon
came on, went to the polls, was asked il
he was Of ag and didn't vote. Mrs. T..
was also annoyed about Il, and when elec.
tion next came around, that very morning
she presented him with a little counter
part Of himself. The news reached the
Town meet ny before him. and nobod
now objected to his volingl"
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1859-01-28
Forney Confesslng.

One of the earliest aud most untiring
advocates Of the nomination Of M, BUoH
AEAs, his most active supporter during
the campai IN, and the bitterest opponent
Of FREMoNT. was j. w. FoRSEY In a
late number Of bis piper, the Philadel-
phia Press, Col. FoRNET conle,ses that
ut 10 hardly possible that even the cleo.
ton Of Col FREMoET could have inflicted
more discredit upon the Democratic par
ty. and more disaster upon our common
country, an has followed the elevation
Of the present incumbent This is said
with direct reference to the alleged sec
tional aspect Of the case, and to the threats
Of disunion, had FREMoNT been elected -
Coming from such source, this is avery
significant confession GIN. GAz.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1859-01-28
atIrrlnr nm the Lnonn.

Prof Monroe Of Lorain has introduced
political "bomb" into the lower house
Of the Ohio Legislature. in she shape Of .
joint resolution, which has stirred Up quite
an excitement among the Locofoco serv-
les Il reads as follows;
WdTsds, Under the present law Of
Congress the grand and petit iuries Of tbs
Federal Courts in this State, are empan-
nelled in accordance with a rule Of thoss
courts which enables the Clerk aud Mar.
shal 10 select as jurors only such persons
rs are political psriisaus. in sympathy
with themselves, thereby making Il diih-
cult TO Aecure an impartial trial Tor polit-
cal ofenSes in said courts; and whereas,
We are ,gratded TO learn that Hon. Philo.
mon Bliss. member Of the National
House Of Representatives rom this Stats,
has introduced into that body a bill 70
remedy the evil aforesaid. therefore.
ResolUed5y hs General AStemHy Of
ne Slate Of ohio, That our Senators in
Congress are hereby instructed. and our
Representatives IrYtvsvea " s~s----.i ~
their influence for the passage Of said bill
or some similar safeguard Of the impartial
administration OF uSIies
orcourse, the resolution will not pass.
We are anxious to see what positioa Pains
will take on this question,
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1859-01-28
s'HOME WITHOUT A MoTuER,n

''HOME WITHOUT A MOTuER,m ~
The Fathers greatest grief and care; cbildhoo,
most piercing sorrow; the acme Of domestic a,
olation.
What Is home without Mother4
What are all the joys we meet.
When her living smile no longer
Grcets the coming Of our foct3
The days seem long, the nights are drear,
And time rolls slowly on:
And Oh, how few are children's pleasures,
When her gentle care is gone.
Things we prize are first 10 vanish
Hearts love to pass away;
And how soon, cen in our childhood,
We behold her turning gray,
Her eyes grow dim, her step is slow
Her joys % earth are rast,
And before We learn 70 know her.
She has breathed on Garth her last
Other hearts may have their sorrows,
Griefs that quickly die away;
But a mother lost in childhood
Grieves the heart from day to day.
We miss her kind and willing hand,
Her fond and earnest care;
And, o. how dretr is life around us
What's HoNE without MoTaFR there
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1859-01-28
the Next Oensus.

The apportiunment Of 1860. for mem
btrs Of Congress, wlIl work a mighty rev.
oution in tie political power of The ooun-
try. and will give an immense increase Of
Congressional strength TO the Great West,
Illinois. with nine members Of Congress,
has given $4,000 votes, while Masss-
chusetts. with eleven representatives gave
only l2O. 900. Wisconsin with only, three
representatives has given vote within a
fraction Of that Of Massachusetts, Com
pared with ,he votes Of many other States
the discrepancy is still greater. But al
lowing the population here iudieatedt TO pre-
vail generally; the West will more thar
double her present weight, while the old
or States will derive but slight II any in
crease in the federal legislature. Il il
high time therefore, for fanatical poliIi
clans in the South and East to stop hei
brawls awhile. at least 10 g enough t.
consider that new section is growing up
which will DO able to swallow up the.whol
present raco Of sectional agiRtofs.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1859-01-28
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Ohio State Journal.
WAsHiNeToN, ID. G., Jan. 12.

WAsHiNeToN, d. g., Jsn. 12.
/ send you herewith, copy Of a bill
drawn up BY Mr. Stanton, Of your State,
which will explain itself. The proposed
reform is Of great importance. The bill
lies at present With the Jud c;ary com
mittee. GYD,
Sec. / Be It enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives of the United
States of America, IN Congress assem-
bled:
Thai the JudiciAl circuits oftbe United
States shall be reorganized and constituted
as follows, to-wit;
The 6rst circuit shall be composed OF
the States Of Maine. New Hampshire and
Vermont.
The second circuit shall be composed
of the States of Massachusetts,. Rhode Is
land and Connecticut.
The third circuit shall be composed Of
the State of New York.
The fourth circuit shall be composed Of
the States of New Jersey, Pennsylvania
and Delaware.
The fifth circuit shall be composed OF
the States Of Maryland, Virginia and
Norm Carolina.
The sixth circuit shall be composed Of
the States Of South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama and Florida
The seventh circuit shall be composed
Of the States OF Louisiana, Texas, Arkan
sas and Mississippi.
The eighth circuit shall be composed
Of the States Of Missouri, Tennessee and
Kentucky.
The moth circnit shall be composed oi
the States Of Iowa. Illinois, MinResot'
and Wisconsin.
The tenth circuit shall be composed o
the States of Ohio. Indiana and Miohi
gan.
Sec. z. This act shall take effect an'
be in force from and after the first day 0
January, A. d.. 1850.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1859-01-28
sawardIa Anti.slave.Trade Ban.

While she Administration is winking
at the attempts to revive the African slave
,rade and northern doughfaoss are afraid
to denounce it, Senator Seward has shown
his honest desire 10 suppress this infa.
nous traffic. by maturing and introdue.
ing into the Senate bin, the substsneS
Of which is as follows;
Il authorizes the government to hire 10
steamers. to bs m ,nnsd and equipped aud
considered as vessels Of the Navy, to be
employed 10 cruise on tho coasts Of The
United States, Cube. Africa. and else.
where. wherever attempt is being made
to carry on the slave trade. Any State
my pass laws prohibiting the foreign
African slave trade 10 be carFiedon With
IN its hmits. No ship shall sail for the
African coast without clearance from
she United States District Attorney. and
the Secretary Of tic Treasury shall deS-
ignate the ports where an American con-
sui shall reside. and where only oommeree
can be carried on, Il repeals all incoIl-
patible acts and appropFiales a million dol.
| lars for expenses.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1859-01-28
JOHN A. WASHINGTON
Mount Vernon, Dec. 2l-dlw

There is abundant evidence that Sena-
tor DoUoLAs does not propose TO become
subservient to the Administration for the
purpose of securing the Charleston nom
ina'ion for the Presidency. His especia
friends and representatives, SHEAHAS,
editor Of the Chicago Times, and FoRNEY
of the Philadelphia Press. are daily furn
ishing testimony to this effect. Forney
says most empha'ically that the true De
mocracy must cut loose from this Admin
istration; and that If they do not cut loos,
the party must 60 under.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1859-01-28


the laws was PASSED, with a slight traeuds
mont.
The Treasury Investigating committee.
ia answer to ,Ee resolution u the Senate,
soid they wore uusbls 10 pive any pree:ss
time, but hoped TO DO ablo 10 ferort ia
about n month.
The House BIN relative 10 inclosgrss.
aud To- provide against .respsssing aaimdls
was passed
Mr. Hatch offered resolution callinq
upon The State Auditor 10 ascera,h FROM
county Auditors, the number of aores Of
school and ministerial lands in The sever.
At counties yet uuroiled aud The valua
thereof and the amount of money r1main.
ing unpaid by The purchaser or lsssess 6f
said lands, which was sgioed TO.
In the House, Mr.. Rankin a,nclud, 4
his speech upon the interest bll. occu.
pying nearly an hour aud halt. Tie
Dill was then msde The special order gor
"Wednesday next, whoa an exciting sea-
son may be anticipated. Both sides of
'be question are prepy sauguius Of sue
cess.
A message wa7 received from the Gov.
ernor transmitting the Report Of Board
of Public Works and the Report OF Com
missioner OF Common Schools
Mr.. West, of Logan, introduced res-
olution which was agreed To, requiring
the Finance committee TO inquire snd re-
port, by bill or otherwise, Whist le8isls-
ZION is necessary in order TO render the
provisions Of sections s31 and 584 Of the
iode available, as against nonresident
jul {ment creditors. - STATE JouraGl.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1859-01-28
I.263,Ooo

The seven North western States poll a
hundred thousand more votes than the
fifteen slave States Phey cast nearly
one-third Of all the votes Of the Union
After the census Of 1860 the Northwest
will b. the governing power Of the Con
feleracy. They already cast nearly three
times as many popular votes as the New
England States, who arrogate TO them
selves so much importanoel
--Toleao BLads.