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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
The North British Review for May

Is at least equal in literary merit to the other
publications of the quarter. A review of the
first volume of Massons Milton and HiS3 Times
gives US the little that is known of the poets
life, in conuexion with the political, ecCesiasti-
cal, and literary history of his time. With GER
tain objections to Mr.. Masson's work, the review
er still pronounoes it to be production which
is sure to secure wide and respectful attention
and sound reputation. A biographical sketch
of the late Douglas JeTrOld is pleasantly illustrs-
tive of modern literary life. Mrs. Schimmelpen-
ninck's Select Memoirs Of Port Royal forms the
text of popular account of the history of Port
Royal and its inmates. Two other articles merit
careful perusal--a Sketch Of the History and De-
Uslopmsnt Of SoeiniGniSns, aud review of Sir
W. Hamilton's Lectures on Metaphysics and Log
&C. Miss Prooter's Legends and Lyrics are ia
yorably reviewed The paper on Birds has
some instructive observations on the festhered
race. The British Press-itS GrOsOh, Liberty,
and Pocer, Indian Colonization, and the Pu6-
Rc life Of Lord BrOughGm, are all treated at
considerable length.
Republshed by Leonard Scott & Co., "a Gold
Street, New York, who also reprint the London
Quarterly, Westminster, and Edinburgh Re-
views, and Blackwood's Magazine; at So year
singly, or SO year for the whole FIVE Periodi-'
Gals
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
The Vote of Boone.

Our readers no doubt remember that before
the assembling of the Petersburg Convention, O
Democratic meeting was held in Boone county
and resolutions adopted denouncing Mr.. Letchers
emancipation sentiments and protesting against
his nomination. Considering the small interest
Boone has in slave property-some half dozen
negroes all told-the whole South regarded her
course as piece of disinterested devotion to
sour peculiar institution" in the highest degree
encouraging. With Boone on her side the South
felt safe. We have been waiting ever since the
nomination of Letcher to see how Boone would
vote.
She gave Henry A. Wise, that staunoh pro-
slavery, Southern rights man, 8 majority OF 142
votes, but no body had an idea that she would
touch Letcher with ten foot pole. We antici-
pated a rousiug majority for Goggin. The re-
turns, however, have come in, and Boone goes
for Letcher by the same old majority precisely,
142 votes. What are we to think after this
Boone has turned against us, and the South may
well tremble in her shoes.
There is one bright spot in Boone. Turtle
Creek gave Lsidley, Opposition candidate fol
Congress in the Kanawhs District, .tfce Uotes-
not many, to be sure, but the unanimous vote o
the Pr ecinct. "Angels could do no more" i
must be remembered, however, that Boone does
not belong to the Kanawha District, of which
fact the voters at Turtle Greek seem to have
been oblivious.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
DIED.

In Cincinnati, May Goth, Mr.. JOHN WALKER, son of
Alexander Walker of this County, in tho S5th year of
his age.
A blameless and promising youth had ripened into
manhood whose integrity and purity were known by
his associates to be OF the highest order. These and
other admirable qualities greatly endeared him to his
numerous friends who now deeply mourn his loss
ring much of that time his sutferings were almost
those OF martyrdom. These Affections were sanctfed
by the grace of God, and borne with martyrs pa
thence. His end was fully expected by himseIf--was
empently peaceful and bright with the hope of bles.
SEQ immortality. Though called to die far from home
(Which he was endeavoring reach) yet it was the
mournful privilege of his father to be with him for
some days previous to his end and convey his mortal
remains to the grave yard of Augusta Church, where
tne' rest Win kindreo Gust awaiting the "resurrec
ton unto eternal llfe." w. B.
In Lynchburg, at the residence of Robert Oweo.
ESQ., of disease of the heart on the 18th dsy of y,
1859, ALEXANDER n MONTGOMERY in the 4Sd o.. -
MS age The deceased was born in the o. univ Of
Rockbrdge though for many years past ,ss;degt If
this city (Lynchburg). 1t may afford some meIsu.
choly satisfaction to his numerous fiji -
refer to few of the many qualities W ,icb Combined in
bs 10 make useful valued citizen
beloved relative and friend, and 0aod man Rv IN.
stiRct education and frGm Chri titan nrncine he was
man OF scrupulous integrity of cbaerk,I tanner
ana an energetic industry which disaster could not
SesSst years aT he became subject of
active Christian walk " an humble consistent and
~sI Chh 'au nan in connection with the Episco-
pa VS hs gave sa sfactoy evidence that he was
mue cniLu uou. His naturally kind heart
nrcr,nt I'd 10y s pond to the calls of distress with
prSm R ana o." ectve sympathy and many will shed
otei nS graz the tears of grateful attachment. As
irlena'a relative, Of business, member Of
Christian, his life was pure and exemplary
s;r no leaves memory honored by all who knew
nun. To those whom this dispensation has especially
ne"saved there is the priceless consolation that about
MS sinking spirit were "the everlasting arms" and
they indulge humble confidence that he closed his eyes
on earth to wake in Heaven
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR Woe PRESIDE,

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR Woe PRESIDENT.
"A New York letter to Boston paper says:
''Should the Charleston Convention nominate
q candidate for the Presidency from Southern
State, the name of Col. VIM. @. Alexander, Of
New Jersey, will probably be the one presented
most prominently for the Office of Vice President
Already the press of New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
and Maryland are urging the peculiar fitness Of
this gentleman for the post. 1t is thought that
the divisions 10 the party in New York and
Pennsylvania preclude the choice from falling in
those States, and COL Aexander's great popu
larity in his own State, which has stood united
and firm in the cause, must give his name great
weight. Mr.. Alexander is a lawyer of distinc-
ton in his own State-ceebrated as an orator
and as one of the most experienced and able pre-
siding officers in the country. He is also Presi.
dent of the new Equitable Life Assurance Socie-
ty-a company which | have before referred to
as presenting in its list of directors more i'm
posing array of capitalists and commercial men
than any similar organization in this country
The fact that Col. Alexander has been selected
to preside over the interests of this important
Company is most significant, as to his capacity
especially as he has the rare reputation of never
seeking Office either directly or indirectly"
Col. Alexander was born in Virginia, but re-
moved to New Jersey with his parents in bis
early childhood. He is to deliver the annual ad.
dress before the Literary Societies at Washing
to College, Lexington, the latter part of this
month. ~ >>,\\
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
For the Spectator.


Messrs. Editors Il have just received let
ter from my dear personal friend, Mr.. Latcher,
requesting me, as particular favor, to give him
list of the names of all his DEAR friends belong
ing to the sold Line Wigs" in this town and
neighborhood who voted for him on purse-Oh!
6otheration-I mean personal considerations
(some of them he says he is not acquainted with !;
that, however, you will please not speak of in
public) He appears to be quite delighted with
such disinterested friendship as has been ex-
hbited by some of the true and eoer to be trust
ed and long to be remembered VOID Line Ctay
Wigs" OF Augusta; and / am led to infer from
his letter that he will remember them with kind
ness, and when in mis- power to do so-reward
them accordingly. He says that such a. firm and
patriotic little band of "Old Line Wings" are
not to be found at every election, and that they
should not be forgotten. If nothing more can
be done he will have the dining table at the Lu-
natic Asylum heightened. He is rejoiced that
"OM augusta" has done so well for the cause of
democracy, and particularly the town Of Staun-
ton and neighborhood. This letter winds up
with an eloquent and beautiful alluson to the
two State Institutions located in our "little City
Of hi5ls;;" he says they are the pride of our go-
rious old Democratic Commonwealth, (more
particularly slnce tne elecuion) auu shouiu
be well taken care of by the legislature; and de-
sires me to remember him with gratitude and
kindness to the directors and Others of his per-
sonal friends connected in any way with these
two Institutions Your friend.
BENJAMIN BooTLIoK.
P. S. Mr.. LIS letter was written on board the
steamer "Old Soldier" near the head waters of
Salt River, on her downward trip. His health
improving, though still weak-slightly nervous.
B. B.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
The Virginia Election.

We have but few words of comment upon
the result of the recent election for Governor IN
this State. We have not that feeling of depres'
sion which usually follows political defeat, be-
cause it is admitted on all hands that if we have
not elected our candidates, substantial victory
has been achieved in the reduction OF the Dem
ocratic majority from %, 900 in the last Presi-
Dental election to about 5000. The remark Is
common that it has been. q Pyrrhan victory 10
the Democracy, and they may well eAc'airn
another such and we ere undone. Besides tne
great reduction of their majority we have gained
some twenty five members of the Legislature
and succeeded in electing that gallant and &C.
complished Wing, Alex. r. Boteler, over that
notorious renegade Wing, Charles James Faux
ner, triumph of it's If sufficient to cause gen.
ersl rejoicing throughout the State. We have
accomplished o great deal for party OF res
directed ghosts, and certainly have much to
encourage our hearts and strengthen our hands
The result of this election shows the Jolly o.
dependency even under the most discouragine
circumstances, and teaches the Importance Of
organized effort and hopeful spirit in every
political contest. The Wings lost tho election
simply and solely from q lack of faith. Had 1t
been supposed for an instant that Mr.. Goggin's
election was within the range of probability, he
wonld this day have been Governor elect Of
Virgins. In all the Wing counties of the State
the effect of this lack of confidence is manifest
in greatly reduced vote. Here in Augusta
hundreds of Wings remained at home in the
country in the belief that the contest was utterly
hopeless, while in the town Mr.. Letcher had
succeeded by hook or by crook in placing quite
O number of those who once acted with the
Wing party under personal obligations" to vote
for him.
Under all the circumstances every good Wing
has reason to be cheered and encouraged tC
perseverance in his opposition to tie Democratic
party. A break has been made in their ranks
which they will find it impossible to mend
Let as, then, maintain our organization and looh
forward with confidence to success in the effor
to carry the State for the Opposition in thu
Presidential contest of 1860.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

A CONGRESSMAN ELECT IN TRoUBLE.-We
learn that Gen. Martin, Member OF Congress
elect from the the Little Tennessee District, and
A. A. Baker, editor OF the Abingdon Democrat,
had all encounter at Abingdon, on Tuesday,
Blows were exchanged, and pistols drawn, but
fortunately no serious injury resulted to either
of the combatants. BJth were put under bonds
to restrain them from repeating the experiment.
Gen. Martin is also reported as having had diff.
6culty the night previous at the Abingdon Depot
with railroad officer, who is well known both
for his affablity and his determination. Before
the affair proceeded to the length of actual hos
tility, however, the General, we are told, con.
cluded to postpone the settlement of his griev
ance, whatever it was, till q more convenient
season. He is evidently qualifying himslf for
duty in the House of Representatives !-Jefer-
sonville Advocate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
MIR. Roffss Defense.

The Hon. John NJ. Bolts is out 10 long de-
Tense of himself against charges affecting MS
private character, which have been extensively
circulated, and particularly those lately prefer
red in the columns of the Richmond Enquirer
He says it has been currently reported that he
was gambler, o drunkard and horse racer
The first two charges Mr.. Bolts utterly denies'
and appeals to all his personal acqualntanoes ior
the truth of his declaration. In regard 10 the
last, be acknowledges strong passion ior norse''
and admits that that he has engaged in racing
as pastime, but never with the spirit OF gam
bier. On this point he justiies himself by the
example of the present Prime Minister OF Eng
land, Gen. Jackson and other public men of high
standing. Another charge is also alluded to,
that of not paying his debts. Mr.. Bolts says
that early in life he became involved in debt,
partly by his own want of thrift, but more as
security for other persons. At one time he had
sixty.two writs served upon him, ana nearly eV.
cry case was as security. He never ayailea
himself of legal plea to avoid the payment o.
debt, and has never yet compromised, denied
reppdisted or contested one that had the slight
est semblanee of justice in it. When in Congress
be voted against the Bankrupt law, and after
wards, although made victim of its operation
losing by one person 17,OoO-he refused te
avail himself of its advantages, and thus relieve
himself of thousands of dollars.
From all we have ever been able to learn o.
Mr.. Bolts habits and character, independently
| of this publication, we cannot discover that he
is less upright and pure than large majority o.
our public men. He is undoubtedly free iron
the vices which disgrace many of them, and, SC
far as we are advised, propensity for horse ra
cling is his most serious fault.
Mr.. Bolts is considering the propriety of bring
ing suit at law to vindioate bis reputation
We donbt if it be necessary. Virulent persona
assaults in the newspapers upon political oppo
nents, are so common as to have little or no in
iuence upon public opinion. Editors and othe
writers, in the midst of an exciting canvass, de
nounoe prominent opponents in strain OF bite
invective which their own cooler judgment ant
better feelings must condemn. 1t is lamentable
however, that politicians of al parties so Otter
resort to offensive personalities. 1t is perhap
still more lamentable that large portion of tn
community relish such things. If this were no
so the practice would soon cease.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
TOT tN6 Opeclaf0
Fourth Of July.

at meeting of citizens, held June 4th, 1859
N. K. Trout, Mayor, presided, and Dr. Fuqua
acted as Secretary. On motion of Gen. Hartman,
it was
Resozued, That the citizens and military of the
town of Staunton will celebrate the approaching
anniversary OF American Independence, and that
the citizens and military of the county be inyit-
ed to unite with them in the celebration.
Resolued, That the Chairman of this meeting
appoint Committee of arrangements, consist
ing of ten who shall report to meeting on
Wednesday night next, when definite action will
be taken-the Chairman to be member of said
Committee.
Resoloed, That the Chairman be requested to
publish notice of the meeting to be held on
Wednesday night next in the next issue of the
Spectator.
The Committee consists of N. K. Trout, Capt
Baylor, Col. Baldwin, J. D. Imboden, Gen. Har-
man, VIM A. Burke, Jno B. Evans, FL. NJ. Bell,
Col. Baylor, D. @. McGufin and M. G. Hartman
N. K. TROUT, Chairman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
DEspAroHEs rRon OUR DIpLoMArs IN EURopr

DISPATCHES FROM OUR DIPLOMATS IN EUROPE
The following is telegraphed from Washington
to the New York Herald:
"Despatches have been received at the State
Department, brought by the Asia, from our Min
listers at London, France and Spain, Mr. Dallas
states that great activity prevails in England
throughout all the various departments and
warike preparations of immense magnitude are
being prosecuted with vigor and urgency. New
er, he says, were such preparations made by any
power as is now going on. Everything that car
float upon water is undergoing repair, and viii
soon be in readiness for active service Unpsr-
alleled activity prevails in all the Rrtish dock
yards indeed it is the opinion of leading states
men that, should the war continue England will
not long remain neutral. She fears France, and
looks upon the Emperor with jealous eye.
Mr.. Mason says that the Emperor has q
stronger hold upon the affections of the people
of France than he ever had before, and they e.
vince determination to stand by him at all haz.
ards, and prosecute the war to the bitter end.
Mr. Preston states that considerable feeling
was manifested at Madrid, growing out of the
belligerent aspect of affairs throughout Europe.
The sympathies Of the people were with Sardin-
ia, and the Emperor's course meets the hearty
approval of the people,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
Cfrcutt COurf.

The Circuit Court was engaged during last
week in the trial of criminal cases. David
Mooney, charged with horse stealing, was found
guilty, and the term of his Imprisonment fixed at
four years and six months Harrison Parrott, q
free negro, charged with themurder Of woman
with whom he lived, was convicted of murder
in the second degree, and the term of his impris-
onmentin the penitentiary fixed at eighteen years.
In this case the demoralizing spectacle of pub
lie execution has been avoided, and the criminal
will ''be of some service to the State.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
A personal difficulty occurred at the Uni

A personal difficulty occurred at the Unver-
sity this morning between two students, Charles
Guchet, of N. O., and J. NJ. Bently, of Alabama,
which may prove fatal to the last named. We
have not heard both sides of the affair, and can
not therefore give very reliable statement
1t seems, however, that Bently and Guchet had
difficulty yesterday evening, and as they met
this morning it was renewed, Bentley striking
at Guchet, and the latter drawing pistol and
shooting Bently through the arm and into the
breast. The extent of the damage has not been
ascertained as the ball has not yet been found
Guchet was promptly arrested and is now be-
fore magistrate for examination CharEottes-
willie Aduecate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
Liberal Donation.

Mr.. @. Il. Mccormick, who is we'll known to
most of our readers personally or by reputation,
has lately given 100000 to the Old School
Presbyterian Church for the endowment of a
new Theological Seminary to be located at Chi
cago. Such hberslity is refreshing to hear Of
Mr.. Mccormick has evidently learned that the
way to use money is not to hoard it like miser
or squander it in selfindulgence, but to apply it
to the promotion of such public enterprises as
are approved by his judgment. The example is
worthy of imitation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
TOWN Council.

AT meeting of the Council Of the Town OF
Staunton, on Saturday last, the following sppro-
priations were made sum not exceeding $50
for the improvement of the sidewalk on New
Street, from Judge Thompson's gate to Mr..
Slanker's residence; and sum not exceeding
$50 for making a side. walk from the Presbyteri
an Church to Evans corner. An allowance of
300 was made to the Mayor for extra duties
performed by him during the year ending April
s, 1858. Messrs. P. B. Hoge and R. 81. Fisher
were elected Overseers of the Poor for four years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

CRIME IN QINoINNArl-The Times of that cit,
says that the murder record of the CITY and
country is greater in number probably, thar
any other city of the same population in the
Union. During the past three years there have
been five convictions for murder, and there are
thirteen persons now confined in the Jail of that
city, charged with murder in the first degree
Besides these there are also in confinement
thirty persons charged with crimes of a serious
character, ranging from grand larceny to high
way robbery, and the latter cases have all orig
mated since the last Grand Jury adjourned, TWO
months ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

YOU'VE AMERICA AND HIS FArHER.-The ap
pended "notice," which actually appears among
the advertisements in the jamestown (Ohau.
tauque county, Journal, beats any exhibition
of Young Amerioanism ever caricstured in
Punch:
"Notice.-Whereas my father, Newton Sails
bury, has forbid me bis bed and board, for the
reason visited and assisted at my sisters hou,,
during her husbands sickness and death ttinere
fore, forbid his harboring any other boy in my
stead. "WARNER 4. SALISBURY.
"Gerry, April 26, 1862"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
The Virginia Election.

The election in Virginia gives every promis,
of resulting, as we expected, in the choice of Mr.
Letcher, but by majority SO starved and lean
as to leave no doubt of the progress of the rev
olution in popular sentiment In that State
Four years ago, Mr.. Wise, the presiding Govern
or, after campaign of unprecedented activity
in the course of which he visited every part
nook and corner of the State, against an Oppo.
sition which had many advantages in new or
ganzation and new issues, was chosen by ma.
iority approaching ten thousand. The victory
was proclaimed everywhere, with q blast OF
trumpets, as prelude to the utter extinction of
every thing everywhere in opposition to democ.
racy. Those persons who have not vet learned
chat Virginia fashions in politics have gone out,
believed it. Some excellent conservative gen.
tlemen thought the time had come for them to
60 over, body and sou, TO be translated-into
the heaven of Democracy. This was the case
especially with some of those who had been ac-
customed to pre-eminence and rule when de-
mocracy Vas for time displaced-and who
had the distribution of place and patronage on
those rare occasions. They saw that their day
was over. They could no longer rally the Op.
position. Its great leaders had gone. The old
issues had been completely settled or had become
obsolete. New questions had arisen; new
party arose; the only party that could get any
votes, in the South, against democracy, or that
could have any chance in the North against the
fanatics of AbOlitionism.
In this new party, which began at 80 IN
promising juncture-when all but four States
of this Union cast their votes for Mr.. Pierce
when every thing seemed abandoned to the de-
mocracy, rampant after such a sweeping victory
in this party, without leaders, at first, which
had no promise of spoils, and which was 30
thoroughly beaten in Virginia in 1856 these
excellent conservative gentlemen could see no
promise of triumph, under their leadership, and
so they wisely shook their heads, and voted for
Mr. Buchanan. His election, in the fall of the
following year, 1866, which seemed to confirm
their hopes, has, in reality, secured the growing
strength, and, IS we believe, will secure the
triumph, next autumn, of that same Opposition,
which was to be killed because it did not invite
them to become its leaders. We may find q
proof of this even in the Virginia election. Mr..
Letcher is an exceedingly popular man. His
disposition, manners, and his conduct in Con-
gress, are such as to make him esteemed. He
had al one time expressed an opinion that Vr-
ginia would be benefited by emancipation and
the extinction of negro servitude-a heresy
known there by the name of Ruffnerism. We
may be sure that these notions did not hurt him
in the Western part of that State, especially in
the Northwestern parts, where those opinions
are generally prevalent. In fact, the late rer
turns from those portions, showing his loss to be
less there than in other portons, conclusively
prove this.-From tho Baltimore Patriot.