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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
The Sickles Trial.

The trial of Daniel E. Sckles for the killing VI
P. B. Key, which was begun in Washington o'ty
two weeks ago. is still in progress. The univer'
sal interest felt in the case, is strkingly shown
by the fact that even the National lntelligenoer
Yields to the public demand, and gives full re-
ports of the speeches and testimony, emitting
few of the more indecent particulars. In some
respects the proceedings are remarkable, ana
differ from any we have ever read OF on slml-
lar occasion. The prosecution is conducted oy
Mr.. Ould, the District Attorney, assisted by Mr..
Carlisle, who is employed by Keys friends to
take care of the reputation of the deceased. vi
the part of the prisoner there is an array OF SIX
or eight counsel, several of whom are the most
noted criminal lawyers of New York city
These latter are doing up things in a manner
unknown outside of the great metropolis. AS
Mr.. Ould remarked, to one seems to be assigned
high tragedy, to another comedy; one does the
heavy business, and another plays the part OF
bully and bruiser. One day we read that the
Hon. Robert J. Walker, witness, depicted the
agony of Sickles on discovering his wifes infamy,
in such eloquent terms that the latter was over
whelmed and had to be borne from the hall in
the arms of his friends, while "a young juror"
was melted to tears. The next day the hall
rings with laughter, and one of the prisoners
counsel, Mr.. Stanton, is "hailed by Ia outburst
of applause" which was not quelled without
considerable difficulty.
Mr.. Graham, of New York, opened the case
for the prisoner in a long speech. 1t was inge'
NOUS and calculated to mislead, but a strange
medley, made up in great part OF quotations from
the Bible, law books ard the poets, and embra-
cling also an eulogy upon Washington. Such
speech was probably never before delivered in
Court of Justice, or any other respectable place.
The speakers slurs upon the virtue of the female
sex generally, have called forth the indignant
rebuke of the newspaper press, and should con-
sign him to universal contempt. He certainly
derived his knowledge of female character from
association with only the frail and fallen portion
of the sex.
But the most remarkable feature in the case is
the SO called written confession" of Mrs. Sick
les, which was offered in evidence by the de-
fence. The miserable woman is made to &C.
knowledge her guilt to the fullest extent, anc
with mipptepess of detail which must satisfy
every mind of ordinary intelligence that thf
statement was dictated by some one else. Iht
paper is evidently nothing more than the deposl
ton of forced witness, taken under the prompt
ings of On interested party. So far as it is wor
thy of credit, it only proves revolving case
Grim. con-, without any circumstance to extenu'
ate the grievous sin of the one party or aggrayat
the guilt of the other.
The affair was bad enough before, but the tri
al is making it ten fold worse. If Courts of Jus
tice are to become the means of widespread de
moralization, like that in Washington city, the.
had better be closed forever.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
For the Spectator.

At O meeting of portion of the Opposition
Party at Churchvlle on Thursday the 14th inst,
on motion of DR.. R. s. Hamilton, Jno. s. Lam
bert was called to the chair and r. r. Ruff APP
polluted Sec.
The object of the meeting having been ex-
planned by the Chrirman, DR.. Hamilton, d. b.
Selg and P. A. Cook were appointed Commit
tee to draft resolutions expressive OF the sense
Of the meeting. The Committee having retired
in obedience to calls, WIN. M. Guy addressed
the meeting in brief and appropriate manner:
Bolivar Christian followed in an able and
telling Speech, after which the Committee re-
turned and offered for adoption the following
resolutions:
Resolued, 1st. That we portion of the OPP
position Party of the Churchville precinct here
assembled, do express our cordial approval OF
the great movement now making throughout
Virginia and the Union, for the organization OF
8 conservative national party, to the overthrow
of sectionalism, extravaganza and corruption.
End. That feeling full confidence in the pa
triotism, integrity and talents Of VIM. l.. Goggn,
Waitman T. Wiley and Walter Preston the
nominees of our party for the offices respectively
of Gov, Lieut.. Gov. and Att Gen., we truly
promise them our active and hearty support.
3rd That to promote the success OF our cause
we deem it expedient to organize an association
under the name of the Goggin Club Of Church
Vile.
4th. That the officers of the Club shall be q
Prest., " Prest., Sec, Treas. and an Executive
Committee of five members. =.
9Th. That regular meetings of the Club shall
be held in Churchville every Friday evening un'
til the 4th Thursday in May.
On motion OF s. A. Cochran, the above reso.
lutions were adopted, and the Offices specified
in the 4th resolution were filed by the election
of Col. F. F. Sterrett Prest, DR.. j. Wilson, Vice
Prest., R. r. Ruff Seo., and j. S. Lambert Treas.
On motion of E. Geeding, Esq, the meeting
adjourned to meet on the next friday evenin 8
at 4 o'clock. J. s. LAMBERT, Pres't.
r. r. RUFF, Sec.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
J. EMMETT Guy, Secretary.
For the Spectator,

Messrs. Editors II see from communication
in the Rockingham Register that my former
brief communication has been regarded as GOV
ert attack on John T. Harris, the Independent
Tenth Legion Democratic Candidate for Con-
gress. feel it due to myself and all others
concerned to say that as between Skinner and
Harris, viewed in their present attitude before
the people of the District, l am disposed to sup
port the latter gentleman
AS politicians, don't like either of them, and
at one time was disposed, as Wing, to urge the
nomination of q man of our own party. But l
am now perfectly satisfied that it would be bad
policy to run a candidate. 1t would spoil the
fun we have in the Kilkenny cat fight now wa
ging in the District, by running one or the other
of the present belligerants into his hole.
am for letting them both "go it with their
tails up" Harris, think, occupies less objec-
tonable position than Skinner, so tar as we are
concerned. He at least has the merit Of running
on his own hook, and of asking our support on
the ground of his personal merits, whatever they
are, whilst Skinner is thrust upon us by Con-
vention, which declares to US by his nomination,
that aoe shall not have voice In the election.
But whilst this is all true, l am opposed to
Wings and Americans committing themselves to
Vi lLo 11Cb 10 a. " s''A
the day of election to vote then just as we please,
and as circumstances may then render expedient.
Why should we get into any entangllng ALL
ances on either sde7 The fight is beautiful to
look at but would rather not ego inn yet a.
while. The two wings of the Democracy are
now yoked, and it is to be seen which is the
stronger of the two. On the one hand we have
"Jeems" as the nominee of what may be termed
pthe civet or pertumed" wing of the party, in
Guiding the upper ten branch of the concern
those who wear fine raiment kid gloves. dla.
mond rings and breast pins, and ''sich," and
drink imported wines and the best brands of old
Cogniac & Hoxy, and fare sumptuously every
day.
On the other hand there is "John IT," the
bold and fearless Independent candidate of the
Manifestations who glory in that great instl'
tuition, which our friend Ridgway has immortal
ized-sour krout and never drink anything but
domestic productions, such as apple sop, corn
whiskey, buttermilk and cider, and vote the
"Dimecratic ticket" These last don't believe
"Jeems" is that ticket, and they therefore 60
their death for John T. Under these crculn-
stances let US stand off and say to the Democrat
ic party as the boy did to the molasses-"let her
runn AN OLD Coon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
Election of Judge.

We give below the vote for Judge of Court of
Appeals so far as returns have been received
The little interest felt in the matter as indicated
by the small vote cast, is a beautiful commenta-
ry upon this mode of electing Judges. In this
County more than one-half OF the voters did not
go to the polls, and in every other county the
same indifference was exhibited. 1t is crafty
ing to observe, however, that the people gener-
ally eschewed political considerations in casting
their votes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
MIR. Eyerett,s Grafton.

Mr.. Everett will deliver his great Grafton on
Washington, in this place, on Monday night
next. Tickets may be had at the stores OF Messrs.
R. Cowan and Geo. E. Price, at 81 cash. The
proceeds will be appropriated to the purchase Of
Mt Vernon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
Political Discussion.

1t is understood that discussion between
Hon. A. II. II. Stuart aud Thomas J. Niche,
ESQ.,, the Wing and Democratic Electors, VIII
take place on Monday next, the first day OF the
April Court. We bespeak for them large at
tendance of the people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
Lexington Presbytery.

The spring meeting of this body will be held
in the Presbyterian church, Stanton, the latter
part of this week, beginning on Wednesday night,
when a sermon will be preached by the Modera-
for of the last meeting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

Messrs. Warehouse & Bowes, the enterprls'
ing contractors, are going ahead with the stauu-
ton Gas Works in fine style. The "mains" are
already laid in several streets, and the small
mines inserted in a number of houses. The brick
work at the tank will be completed in few days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

FROM UTAH.-Ths Utah mail of the 9Th ult.
arrived at Leavenworfh on the 18TH inst. The
Mormous at Provo City were indignant because
the U. S. troops were stationed there during the
eessjon of the court. There were rumors of o
threatened collision, although actual demonstra-
tons had not yet taken place. governor Cum
ming had been sent for. An organized Banditti
infested Salt Lake City. Some Of them had
been arrested. The Indians continued to inter.
fere with the California Overland Mail, shooting
at the carriers, and stealing the stock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
The following are the only authentic returns

Rumor gives Col. Baldwin the following
majorities; Rockingham GAO, Rockbridge 800,
Highland 80 to 80, Bath 40.
A private letter from Shenandoah says Rob-
ertson's majority in that county is $50 to 200,
and the Alexandria Sentinel states that ut three
precincts in Page he received majority of 80.
Mr.. Robertson's majorities in the eastern
counties are reported as follows: Orange 52l,
Madison 541, Louisa GOO to TAI, Fluvanna 25O
to 400, Greene $50 to $50, Culpeper 300, Mel
son 100, Goochland $50 to $50, Amherst 800.
According to these reports Mr.. Robertsons
aggregate majority over Col. Baldwin is 1850,
and he is probably elected.
*Two precincts to hear from.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

THE PARAGUAY EXPEDITION OilVer,
of bark Kate, from Montevideo, furnishes the
Exchange Reading Rooms with the following
particulars in regard to the movements OF the
Paraguay expedition. By the "Menai, 'lsteam-
er,)whch arrived at Montevideo on the 9th OF
February, advices had been received of the arri'
val at Ascuncon Capital of Paraguay OF the
United States steamer Fulton, with United States
Commissioner Bowin and Commodore Shubrick
on board, and as they had been allowed to as
cend the river without opposition, it was ex--
pected the American question would be AMIGA
bly, settled. ,
The steamer Harriet Lane and Water Witch |;
brigs Bainbridge and Perry were at Correntes.
The United States ship Preble; storeship Sup.
ply bark Release steamers Southern Star, At.
Atlanta, Westernport and Memphis were on their
way up the river.
The United States ship Falmouth was at Bu-
enos Ayres with Commodore Forrest OF board.
The Frigates Sabine and st. Lawrence were at
Montevideo; several of their officers and about
one-half of their crew had been drafted on board
the vessel bound up the river. all well.
Mr.. r. B. Forbes had gone on an excursion mp
the Uruguay, in the little steamer Alpha, which
was brought out from Boston on The deck of the
brig Nankin, his yacht Edith also in company.
On the 26th of January, Judge Bowlin was
officially received by President Lopez, and de-.
liyered his credentials Lopez was accompanied
by full staff, and the commissioner in addition
to his suite, by Admiral Shubrck and nine of
his officers in full uniform. Lopez stood during
the whole interview, and was anchored, hold
ing his famous hat, feathers and all, under his
arm. He was pleased with the interview, and
desired early negotiations, which were common.
ced on the following day, the 9th ult.
A letter from Rosario dated February 9th,
says that treaty with Paraguay was signed
that day. Commodore Shubrick had ordered
all vessels to be detained below until he arrives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

DR.. Harrison, Professor of Latin in the uni
versity of Virginia, has notified the Board of
Visitors of his intention to resign at the close of
this session. He contemplates opening q pri-
vate boarding school at Cookies Tavern, Abe
marie.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

FROM EuRoPE.-The steamer City Of Baltimore
arrived at New York on Tuesday, with dates to
the SOth ult., brings advices not quite so peace
full in their tenor as those previously received.
The Congress Of the five Powers was expected
to meet at Baden between the 18th and goth Of
April. Sardinia and other Italian States will
be admitted, but without votes. Less confidence
in the preservation of peace was felt at Paris,
Turin and Vienna, and the warke preparations
were undated. The Bourse was depressed.-
The great Reform Debate was still proceeding
in the British Parliament and the vote was to
be taken on the 31st ult The Liberal papers
predict confidently the defeat and resignation of
the Ministry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
A Flash in the Pany

The call upon Messrs Walker, Sproul and Kin
ney, came to our Office with thirty signatures,
fus of whom are regular Democrats, as we have
been informed, and one Wing who has voted
with the Democrats for some time past. We
did not know whether or not it was desired that
we should publish the names. If SO, we Will
publish, with pleasure, all that are left of them
next week. Before the day of publication six
of the signers called in and had their names O.
rased, and four others publish card to the same
effect in this paper. We are satisfied that when
the facts are known to them, they will continue
to sign off until no signatures remain to the pa
per except the Democrats.
Since writing the above two more OF the sign
ers has been in and scratched out.
After tho above was put in type another OF
the signers sent as word to erase his name.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

20 The sTAUNToN SPECTATOR hay
ing as large a circulation as any paper pub
lished in Western Virginia, has no suPerio[
in this section of country as an advertising
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
For the Spectator.

Editors Spectat0r-GENTLEMEN: A commupl-
cation having been forwarded to you calling mp
on Mai. James Walker, Mr.. Jefferson Kinney
and Mr.. Vim. Sproul to announce themselves as
candidates, at the April Court, in opposition to
the candidates nominated by large and re-
spectacle meeting Of the citizens of the county
at the March Court, and to which our names are
affixed, for reasons satisfactory to ourselves,
we request that our names be erased from said
call. Very respectfully,
w. b. TALIAFRRRo,
DAVID BEARD,
j. n. GARBER,
VIM. CRoPT.
New HoPE, Augusta CO.,
April ID, 1859,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


A NO. 1. STOCK FARM IN MARKET.
II Having determined to remove to the South, Of
fer for sale privately until the 18th of August 1852
the Farm on which now reside, lying on Smith s
Greek in the County of Augusta, containing 4SO A.
cres, of which about $50 acres are cleared and In
good state of cultivation. There is 60 acres OF good
MEADOW, and more might be made; the remainder
is heavily tmbered. The Improvements consist OF
comfortable frame DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen.
BARN with all necessary out houses, Orchard, &c.
deem it unnecessary to 60 into detailed description
of my farm, those wishing purchase will exam
inc for themselves.
Should not dispose OF my farm privately by the
18th of August will sell it publicly on that day Al
so all my Personal Property consisting of House
hold and Kitchen furniture. Horses Cows Stock Cat
tle Hogs. Farming Utensils and variety of articles
too tedious to mention. Terms made known on the
day of sale. LUKE WOODWARD.
April 10, 1s59.-tds.
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.-Deeming it to be
unty that should sell lots J. therefore, will offer
for sale, privately, at Craigsville Augusta 70, ya
on the Va. G. r. R. which is very desirable place
for health, and good situation for merchant and
mechanics of all kinds Upon one lou tnere Is large
Stone House, another large Shoe Shop another has
Dwelling House, another Dwelling House, a
blacksmith and Wagon-maker shop, with Tilt Ham.
mer. will sell as many unimproved lots as may be
wanted For further particulars address me at Frank
ford, Greenbrier Co., Va, or P. g. Craig Craigsvie,
VINO VIII ouo" NV PioPSLy ouu gain IVA VIC oono
for me- JAS. A. CRAIG.
April 10. 1s59--tf
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-The SUBJ
IL scriber will sell at auction, the premises, on
Thursday the 26 Of Nay neat, his House and Lot IN
Mt. Sidney The house is built OF brick, two stories
high and has four rooms There is attached to it
atailors's shop4a good well in the ysrd. Ihe 10.
contains half an acre. Possession will pe given ne1'
Fall Terms made known on application 10 n sne au
vertiser. b. F. nAhn WIZ
ssy- Rock. Reg copy SITS and charge this office.
NEW MILLINERY EMBARRASSMENT !
IA THE undersigned would beg leave to inform
w. nnsncd in the room adjoining the Jewelry Store
n nS% M John Meredith, New Mi1finery Estak.
iisbment. where will be found everything in the
Millinery line. MAR1 E y; h d. y a,ur
staunton, April 10, lS59-tf.
DUGGY AND HARNESS; also SADDLE, Bkl-
d DIE and BIiANKET for sale In FRONT q 'ne
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

The Democratic Congressional Convention
which met in Richmond on Saturday, nomina-
ted the Hon. j. S. Caskie for reelection. Mr..
De Jarne!te did not submit his claims to the
Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

Mr.. Montague, the Democratic candidate for
Lieut.. Governor, had discussion in Charlottes-
vile, on Monday night, the 18th inst. with B..
Il. Magruder, Esq, Wing Elector. He assailed
the Compromise measures of 1850, although
they have been endorsed by several National
Democratic Conventions He had the candor
to admit, however, that there were eztravagan-
cies and frauds in the government, which he
could not deny or defend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

BUGGY AND HARNESS. also SADDLE, BK NJ,
d DIE and BLANKET for sale In Front q 'ne
e0u'' A0S'' = TURK iTJ & CUSHING, AqctiOpseE'.
Staunton, April Is, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
Military Election.

On Saturday last, at Spring Hill, Lieut.. Col.
W.D. Anderson was elected Colonel of the 16Oth
Regiment, to fill the vacancy occasoned by the
promotion of Gen. Hartman. Capt. John Fl.
Crawford was elected Lieut.. Colonel.
~ A Communication giving an account of
the meeting of the "Goggin Club" at Mt. Sid
ney, was received too late for publication. The
Club was addressed in an able speech by Hugh
W. Shelley, Esq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
Premium French Millinery.

MADAME SON, No. SIS Main ST., direct
Nl ly opposite st. Charles Hotel, Richmond
Pour store will be closed on Saturday next the
2Srd inst, and reopened on Wednesday morning the
9th with large addition to our Spring and Summer
Stock of FASHIONABLE MILLINERY, Bonnets, Head
dresses 6c received by late arrivals from New York.
call is respectfully solicited.
Anril 10 1S59--lt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
ZTALTABLE MIDDLE RIVER FARM

Y FOR SALE-0n Wednesday the LIST day of
June next will offer for sale publicly on the premf-
lying the north side of the Middle River about six
miles from Staunton, containing 204 Acres more or
less The land is of excellent quality. about 80 acres
Middle River BOTTOM. The Improvements consist
OF large l comfortable BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
the place. The farm lies within few hundred yards
of fine Merchant Mill and Saw Mill. Terms of sale
will be made known on day of sale.
April 70. l819-tds. RISDON P. SMITH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
STATE TICKET.

STAIE I4Ch63s
FOR GOVERNOR,
WILLIAM L. GOGGIN,
OF BEDFORD.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
WAITMAN II. WILEY,
OF MoNoNGAILA.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
WALTER PRESTON,
OF WASHINGTON.
FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
NATHANIEL MASslE,
u, MARSHALL McCUE,
BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN,
FOR THE SENATE,
(Counties Of Highland, Bath and Rock6rsdgs)
SAMUEL GOODE,
OF BATH.
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
(Couaties Of Bath and Alleghany)
JAMES M. MONTAGUE,
OF ALLEGEIANY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

INFORMATION WANTED OF ELIJAH
Il BOOTH, who left the neighborhood of Hermitage,
Augusta Co., Va, without any known cause, on the
18th of the present Month. Any one who knows any
thing Of him, would greatly obge his afflicted wife
by sending Information to Hermitage p. o.
Editors who will give the above insertion or two
in their papers, will confer great favor upon very
poor and deeply distressed family.
April l6. 1889
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
"Letcher Pursuing Poor Gossiu, %

*Two precincts to hear from.
tat the Court House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

FOR GOVERNOR.
LIAM L. GOGGIN,
OF BEDFORD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
Gas Works.

w HoPE, Augusta CO.,
April 10, 1881
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

IIATS HATS You can find every variety Of
IL Gentemen's Summer Hats very cheap at
:" PIPER & FUNKH0USERS:
Staunton, April l6, 1885,
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Soda ~ aicr.

iICULAR attention rsif 20 ihc sale OfAI
...lCuuNIAl PNuDLCE Ca.h a..
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pa, " ~es D. Celery Ser,. lu,uiic. wbi.s I. NJ.
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