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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10
For the Spectator.
HEAD WATERS, Highland Co..
Anril 90 1870 Z
ocrat please copy,

Pursuant to previous notice, the Opposition
net at Head Waters for the purpose of organi-
zing Goggin Club. Capt. S. J. Reynolds was
called to the Chair, and DR.. R. A. Stuart ap.
pointed Secretary. The object Of tho meeting
having been explained by the President in We
ry appropriate address, in which he showed up
John Letchers record and the proAigacy and
extravaganza of the Democratic party, Com
mittee of three was appointed to draft resolu.
tons. The following gentlemen were appoint
ed Samuel Wilson, VIM. /. D: Rodgers and
John Devercks, Esqs. The Committee offered
the following resolutions;
Resogced /. That this organization be called
the Head Waters Goggin Club.
g. That in our standard bearers we find gen.
tlemen of great ability aud worthy Of our cor
dial support.
8. That John Devericks, Esq, be chosen Pres
dent Of this Club, Samuel Wilson and William
ErviDe Vice Presidents, and DR.. r. A. Stuart
and Edward Morton Secretaries.
and Capt J. D. Erwin be appointed a Commit
tee to procure speakers.
5. That we meet at this place every Friday
evening at o'clock until the election.
6. That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Staunton Spectator.
On motion the following gentlemen were ap
pointed a
Vigilance Committee.-Thos. Devericks, A
II. Devericks, A. Wilson, John G. Wilson, St
Clair Stuart, B. W. Stuart, John P. Morton, A
mos Tharpe, Samuel Johns, VIM. W. Johns, Jas
Brown, VIM. A. B. Gwin, James Hodge, Johr
Shaver, John Armstrong, Benjamin HooEe ant
Simon Smith,
On motion the meeting adjourned to NEE
next Friday evening at o'clock.
S. J. REYNOLDS, President.
R. A. STUAPT Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

The CUBAN F1LlBUsTERINe ExPEDITIoN.-The
brief telegraphic despatch in yesterdays Amer.
lean announcing the failure OF the latest and
most foolish flibuster attempt to conquer the
Island of Cuba, furnishes nearly all that is OF in
terest in relation to the matter The official &C.
counts in the Havana papers, and formally YER
bose statement from the thirty five brothers Of
Eel Ave Maria," who constituted the expe'
dictionary force, merely repeat the same facts
1t is creditabe to our own countrymen that not
a single American participated in the expedition,
all the names of the aforesaid thirty Ave broth
ers being Enthusiastically Spanish. The Havana
Diario do Ia Maria selects out of the thirty-fve
twelve who have fled from Cuba to escape pun
ishment for crimes, such as murder, theft, negro
stealing, etc., committed there. General Con.
cha had despatched war steamer to Port au
Prince to capture the party. Committal for life
to lunatic asylum would be about the most ap'
propriate punishment-BaltA american.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10
Gogein CIub.

A Goggin Club was organized in this place
last evening by the election of D. S. Young, Esq
as President, Jos. A. Waddell, Vice President,
VIM. NJ. Guy, Sec, and James Bumgardner,
Treasurer. Col. Young made appropriate re-
marks, and brief speeches were delivered by
Messrs Guy, Harrison, Bumgardner, G. W.
Imboden and B. Christian. The meeting was
altogether very lively and entertaining. The
Club will assemble again on Tuesday evening
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

The Hon. W. @. Rives, by request, delivered
an address on the political issues of the day, at
Richmond, on Tuesday last, to an audience OF
about three thousand persons. He dwelt at
some length on the corruptions of the times, re-
ferring particularly to those developed in con-
neetion with the Navy Department. He was
in favor Of accepting the bred Scott decision as
8 finality on the slavery question. The North,
as he learned from personal observation during
a recent tour through that section, was willing
that the question should rest where that deeis,
ion placed it, and that 1t should not again be
revived, We will publish the speech next week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

ny Elect VIM. L. Goggin Governor OF vir-
ginia, on the 26th inst, and Black hePu nen
will be elected President Of the U. D., III low
Charlottesville JefsrsOnian.
There it is again The same old cry-eiect d
Democrat, or the Black Republicans will triumph
which has been so effective heretofore, Du'
can deceive nobody now. It's just the alter
native which the party South have been endesV'
oring to force upon the country for several years
past. By every possible maneuvre' they "ouiu
comnel us TO choose between the Democrats ano
Republicans. without regard to the consequences
50 far as the Union is concerned, OF keeping q
live angry sectional strife. But we accept nc
orch ;ssue nor do we believe that the election O
Goopip viii insure the election OF Black he
nnblican President. On the contrary, it seems
to us perfectly plain that it would do more Il
break down the Northern sectional party thar
ANYTHING that could happen. The New Yorl
Herald, formerly Fremont organ, and now
Buchanan organ, and always esteemed remarka
bly far seeing, expressed this opinion long ago
The Northern people generally regard the pe
mocracy as the Southern sectional party, oen
on extending slavery everywhere and by every
means 4; and so long as the whole South goes fol
the Democrey, the natural tendency is for 1n'
whole North to combine in Northern sectiona
party. Let the South, however, cut looss IRON
the Democracy, and the large majority OF tn
people at the North will most probably unite
with national, conservative organization, leaV
ing the men of extreme views in that quarter II
CO operate with the ultras in this, in common
effort to destroy the Union. We, OF course, d'
not consider the Democracy as so very muon II
favor of slavery as they make'belieye, The.
use the question as hobby, on which to ride IN
to Office. Their nomination of Letcher, alter d.
the hubbub about Summers, is sufficient refu
tation of their high pretensions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

A document appears from Postmaster Cook,
of Chicago, denouncing Judge Douglas, and ex-
Guiding him from the Democracy. The same
paper affords information of the fact that the
anti Douglas Democracy of Illinois will be fully
represented in the Charleston Convention. Of
course the other wing of the Illinois Democracy
will also be represented there. 1t is apprehend-
ed that this will not be the only instance Of 8
double set of State delegates to that Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SALE OF CATAwRA r

TRUSTEES SALE OF CATAWRA Es.
Il TATE IN BOTETOURT, AND SOUTH RIV-
ER LAND IN ROCKBRIDGE.-By virtue of a deed
Of Trust, made to the undersigned, by John c. Bell
on the 23rd of February, 1885, and recorded in the
Clerks Office of the County Courts of Botetourt and
Rockbridge, shall proceed on the lst day of Junt
nert, to sell at public auction, on the premises, a
certain TRACT OF LAND, lying on the waters OF
Catawba Creek in Botetourt County about two miles
North OF flncaste, adjoining the lands of James NJ.
Splier ana others, containing about TOO Acres Tin
Guiding an interlock of about IS or 80 acres.) This
tract is portion of the Caawba Estate purchased by
the said John c. Bell in 1882 from the estate of the
late Gov Mcdowell.
About one half of this tract is cleared land-co;I
productive-Southern exposure and level. The resi.
due is heavily timbered. There are TWO Dwell
LINGS, with out-houses on the place, and a new
Saw Mill, convenient to the timber The farm is
we'll watered, has good Springs-two Creeks running
through it's we'll enclosed, in good condition and
we'll adapted to the growth ofgran grass tobacco
The tract is susceptible of division into two or
more parcels and if not sold entire tract will
be sold in separate parcels, to suit purchasers A
Survey will be exhibited on the day of sale.
The sale will take place at the Saw Mill on the
premises, and will commence at II o'clock, A. NJ.
Persons wishing further information, will call on
Charles Aunspaugh Surveyor of Botetourt at Fncas-
tie.
And by virtue of the same deed of trust shall pro.
coed on the l4A day of June nert to sell at public
ductiou, VI Tue premises, IhACI Of LANU, lying
on the South River in Rockbridge about three miles
South of the town of Midway adjoining the vesuvius
Furnace property, and containing about $50 Acres,
being the tract purchased by the said Bell, at sale
made by Commissioners, in 1855, under decree of
the Circuit Court of Rockbrdge.
There are two good DWELLINGS on the place
about 40 acres are bottom. 1t is good soilwell tim
bered-well watered and is a good grass farm. The
North River Canal is now completed to the mouth of
the South River, thus making this farm more conve
nient to Market
The sale will take place at the house occupied by
Leroy Cash. on the premises, and will commence at
H. A. NJ. Persons wishing further information will
call on A. N. Bell, Esq, at Canicello.
Terms Both tracts will be sold for cash in hand
sufficient to pay the Costs of sae and for the residue
on credits one two, and three years in equal pay
ments, bearing interest from day of sale the purcha
giving bonds therefor with good personal secu-
rty In addition to the venders lien to be retained
as ultimate security Further particulars will be made
known on the day ofsale. Though the titles TO the
said tracts of land, with the exception of the above
named nterlock of IS or 30 acres, are believed
to be good yet acting trustee shall sell and con-
vey only such titles as are vested in me.
Address the undersigned at Lexington.
J. D. DAVIDSON, Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10
COMMISSIONERS SALE Of VALUABLE

COMMISSIONERS SALE of VALUABLE
" NORTH RIVER ESTATE, IN ROCKBRIDGE.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Rock
bridge pronounced the 18th of April last, in cause
therein pending, between j. B. Poague and wife and
ethers Plaintiffs, and Eliza Paxton and others De
PENDANTS, we shall proceed ON the 9th day of June,
yert to sell at public auction on the premises that
valuable Estate Of which James Paxton died seized
lying on the North River in Rockbridge and about
one mile from its mouth. where it enters James Riv-
er.
This tract contains about 400 ACRES about 300 a.
ores of which are cleared land level and productive.
About 100 acres being River Bottom of the richest
SOIL
The North River Canal runs through the tract and
unltes with tho Canal of the James River Kanaw Ia
Co., about one mile below it. There is comfortable
Brick Dwelling on the farm. with the necessary
Out-houses, also good Barn, Stable, &C.
On account of its location, its productiveness ana
convenience to market it is of the most desirable
and valuable estates in the county. Being sold
for partition amongst the heirs OF James Paxton.
decd the land will be sold clear OF MS WIDOWS Right
of Dover.
sale and for the residue credits off, @ and years,
in canal payments bearing interest from the day of
sale thu purchaser giving bonds therefor with good
personal security and the legal title retained until
The purchase money is paid. survey Of the land
will be exhibited, and further particulars made kGcwn
on the dav of SALE
Persons wishing to purchase are invited to view the
premises which will be shown to them by the under
signed j. B. Poague, residing near buffalo Forge, or
by Mrs. Paxton, residing on the premises.
The sale will commence at IL A. N.
Address j. B. Poague at Saunders Store.
]. D DAVIDSON, ror,,rs
J. B. P0AGUE. WV
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10
Northern Ice,

Mr.. VIM, A. Burke, at the freight depot, viii
furnish our citizens during the Summer with
Northern ice, specimens of which now before
US cools the atmosphere of our sanctum. The
Northern ice is beautiful, clear and solid, and
will last much longer than the ice put up here
Mr.. Burke will furnish it at very moderate
price, Send in yodr orders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10
n, T NJ Rotts 10 ont in O card in the Ri

Mr.. NJ. Bolts is out in card, in the Rich-
mond Wing, explaining an allusion which was
made by him in previous letter land which be
SAYS is forced from him by the interference Of
others who unnecessarily assail him. to be in
reference to Mr.. Letchers reported specqations
in conjunction with other parties, in certain
Washington city lots, the value of which was
subsequently enhanced, by the appropriation fol
the extension OF the Capitol grounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10
The Washington States is indignant at the I

The Washington States is indignant at the re-
ported employment of the Chevalier Wykof
and Francis G. Grund, as government agents
or employees abroad. 1t demands Oft the admin
istration if such 'disgrace," as 1t calls it, has
been permitted. 1t says that, if employed, they
are not in such capacities as will bring them IN
der the scrutiny of the Senate, for that body, ii
is known, would reject them without hesitation
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

e1y- We have received the Westminster Re-
cieso for April, American edition, published by
Messrs. Leonard Scott & Co., New York. This
number contains the following articles! York
shire; The Morals OF Trade; Weimar and its
Celebrities; The Drama in Paris; The Italian
Question, Adam Bede; De Lamennais His Life
and Writings; England's Political Position in
Europe; Contempt Literature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

A letter from Rockbridge says; "Mr. Letcher
has returned home, and, apprehend, will hard
ly be able to speak again in the canvass. He is
very much worsted, and looks badly-his voice
almost gone. Besides his own indisposition, his
mother is lying at the point of death. He could
not now leave her without doing violence to the
hest feelings of his heart.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

MAIL LErTINes-The contract for carrying
the mail from Stanton to Lexington has been
warded to John a. Hartman at $775; from
Stanton to Mt Jackson, to Jas. l. A. Trotter,
81 ,975; from Mt Jackson to Orkney Springs, to
Benz. Esti.l, at 1928; from Stanton to Weston,
to Thomas Burke, ats 1900; from Stanton to
Sangersville, to Beniah ViDt, at $l97.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A LARGE

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A LARGE
" AND VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN ROCK
RRIDGE-By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
Of Rockbrdge, pronounced on the Goth of April last
in cause therein pending between Virginia g. Rar-
ton and Martha W Barton, Plaintiffs, and Sable G..
Barton and others, Defendants. wa snail proceed on
the 1lth day Of June nest TO sell OF public auction. on
a hs Fs SS b Gs' f. fsf Barton died
SEIZED, lying on the Junction Valley Turnpike, in
Rockbrldge, about 6 miles Southwest of Lexington,
containing by recent survey, 1854 Acres. The at.
tention of persons wanting lns hand is earnestly call
ed to this estate "a 1t is seldom that desirable
and valuable 10 offered in the market.
More than onehaf of the tract is cleared and yields
abundantly all the crops of the country About 40
acres are rich BOTTOM LAND, and about $50 acres
of the tract are not sur for productiveness by
any land in the county. Fifty or sixty acres of wa
tered Meadow can be readily made. The residue Of
the tract well timbered.
Buffalo Greek and Broad Creek, two bold and new
er failing streams, furnishing abundant water power,
run through the Farm
venienty and beautifully situated on sn eminence,
between the Greeks, with all the ouhouses necessary
for such an estate-also Corn and SdW NtU. There
are also three other Dwelling Houses on the premi
Sos.
fully cultivated and enriched by Dr. R. R. Barton and
is well suited to the growth of grass or tobacco in
word, it possesses many advantages, which cannot
be enumerated here. Persons wishing TO purchase
fine estate are therefore invited to examine it for
themselves
The farm is susceptible of division into two tracts,
and if not sold as one entire tract will be sold in two
parcels, of near equal quantities, surveys Of which
will be exhibited on the day of sale.
Being sold for partition amongst Dr. Bartons heirs
it will be sold clear of his Widows Dover Right.
TsRMs Cash in hand sufficient to pay costs of sale
and for the residue on credits of g. g. and years,
in equal payments bearing interest from the day of
sale the purchaser giving bonds therefor. with good
security, and the title retained until the purchase
money is paid If sold in separate parcels the cred
it payments will be l. O. aud years from day of SALE
Further particulars will be made known on day OF
sale.
The premises will be shown tn persons wishing to
examine them, by the undersigned VIM. F. Poague,
residing ct Buffalo Mills.
Sale will commence ut II, A. NJ.
Address tie undersigned at Lexington,
p ). E. 5: h hHShss com'r..
w F, POAGUE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

e A letter from. Texas states that General Same
Houston is the candidate for Governor in tina
State of the independent Or anti-Oonventior
Democrats, in opposition to Gov. Runnels, thu
candidate Of the Convention Democrats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

ADVERTISEMENT IA Great Nedicine.-No
medicine ever offered to the public has met with
such universal and signal success as Perry d.
Wis Vegetable Pain Killer, 1t is a sure cure fol
all kinds of pain. Try it and thank US for the
suggestion. Sold by druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

Late letters from Pixies Peak represent that
the "gold mines" are pretty much all hum6ug-
at least, that industrious men can generally
make much more elsewhere, than by digging
for gold in that region.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10
GoMMissI0NER,s SALE of VALUABLE

COMMISSIONERS SALE of VALUABLE
II LAND IN R0CKBRIDGE.--By virtue OF de-
cree of the Circuit Court of Rockbridge pronounced
on the 18th Of April last in cause therein depend
ing between Jacob B. Wade and wife, &C., pslnuns;
and William Moore's Representatives, Defendants.
shall proceed on the 18Th of June next to sell at pub
lie auction on the premises certain TRACT of LAND,
lying on the Junction Valley Turnpike in Rockbridge,
mile above the town of Midway, adjoining the lands
of David Steele, A. N. Bell and Others and containing
about 900 Acres of which VIM. Moore died seized
About onehalf of the tract is cleared land, rich and
productive, we'll enclosed in good condition. and well
adapted to the growth in grain, grass or tobacco
About go acres are finely set in grass. The residue
is heavily tmbered and fine SOIL The whole tract Is
level.
Improvements are twostory Brick Dwelling,
with six rooms well finished, commodious BARN,
with all necessary appurtenances There Is well oil
good water in the yard, and ORCHARDS OF young
fruit trees the land 1t is one OF the best Farms IN
the lower end of Rockbridge.
At the same time and place, will also sell at auc'
ton, o tract OF TIMBER LAND, Of which VIM. Moore
died seized containing about 81 Acres, lying South
of the above described tract and about so poles distant
from it, This tract is one of the finest pieces OF tim
Der land in the county, and if not sold one entire
tract will be sold in two more parcels to suit pur
chasers.
TERMS Both tracts will be sold for cash in hand
sufficient to pay costs of sale, and for the residue
on credits of q ana years. in equal payments, the
purchasers giving bonds therefor with good security
and titles retained until the purchase money is paid
Should the 81 acre tract be sold in parcels the cred
it payment will be one year only.
These tracts being sold for partition, will DO sole
clear of the Dover Right of William Moors's widow
SURVEYS will be exhibited on the day of sale. Johr
to persons wishing to examine them. Sales will com
mence at II A. n, Address the undersigned a
Steee's Tavern, Augusta.
ARCHER NJ. MOORE, Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

The Baptist General Association, recently at
session ia Richmond, adjourned on Thursday
night. Stanton is the place for holding the
next session of the Association.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

,ErTbe STANTON SPECTATOR hay
nc "a large a circulation as any paper pup
In a in Western Virginia, has no superior
-, This section of country as an advertising
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

AND SALE.-The subscriber offers for sale
/ the FARM on which he resides, formerly belong,
ing to william Thompson, and situated three miles
west Of Spring Hill, Augusta County. adjoining the
lands of Messrs Hendren, Siliugs, Thompson and
Probst. 1t contains POI Acres, and has Coop IM-
pRovEMENrs-a fine Orchard, well watered, and the
best Spring in the County. About 140 acres are
cleared. and the remainder we'll timbered. Eleven
acres of meadow. Terms made known on application
May 10, 1859. LEWIS DINKLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

HOG SKINS, PATENT LEATHER, ENAMEL
IL ed Leather, Morocco and Sheep Skins, Enamel
ed Muslin, Drill and Duck in store and for sale cheap
by CLARKS0N, ANDERSON w.,
May 10, 1859. No. l06 Main ST., Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10
STATE TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR.
WILLIAM L. GOGGlN,
OF BEDFORD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

DILL TILEs-6xs Graduated Pill Tiles. for sslo
J. by P. H. TROUT & co., Druggists.
Staunton, May 10, 1859.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-10

FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
wAITMAN 7. WILLIE Y,
on NIONONGALIA,