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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
WASHINGTON COLLEGE, !


Messrs. Editors II regret very much tie me-
cessity, arising from sickness in my family, which
compelled Inc to suspend, during the past week,
nv agricultural investigations in your county
But now expect in day or two to resume my
abors, and hope to be able to 60 forward with
out much interruption, until have gathered up
such information in regard to the agricultural
resources and PROGRESS of Augusta, as will be OF
interest and practical utility, not only to your
own farmers, but to those in other parts OF the
State. My object is to prepare for the State
Agricultural Society, Report on the character
of the soils, Improvements in the modes OF Guilt
walton, modes OF Improving and rearing stock,
&c.
feel greatly encouraged by the interest al
ready manifested in my undertaking, by many
of your most intelligent farmers; and thank
them for the corporation they have so kindly
offered. AS to the hospitality many Of them
have rendered, that, too, will be gratefully &C
cepted, as circumstances place it within my
power. Yours very truly,
j. l.. CAMPBELL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
County Claims.

We are requested by j. d. Imboden, Clerk Of
the County Court, to say to all persons having
unpaid claims against the County, that have
been allowed before the present year, that by
calling at the Clerks Office for their tickets, they
can get their money Immediately. Mr.. ImbodeD
requests us further to warn all parties against
any person who may apply to them to saaUe
their claims or collect them on the shares, as al
such claims are as good as Bank checks for
their respective amounts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
For The Spectator.

Messrs. Editors ;-Oan you tell why it is that
that august body, the Common Council of Staun
ton. wish the Wells of the town all filled upa-
Certainly it is not the wish of the citizens gene
rally, and it cannot it is supposed, he the great
expense of keeping the pumps in repair; for ev-
ery one knows that such O liberal-minded, self
sacrificing and public spirited set of gentlemen
as we have in our Town Council, pay little re-
gard to such things as the expense of building
market houses, repairing the streets, keeping the
pumps in order, lighting the town with gas, or
ANYTHING else whereby the people at large are
benefited certainly not No one would for a
moment suspect such Council for snything like
stinginess in pecuniary matters. Where is there
a town of about the same population that pays
as liberal salaries to her officers as Staunton,
and gives them as many extras (And where,
by the way, will you find a set of taxpayers
who submit so quietly to all these ihings0 And
we would like to know if the wells are filled up,
whether the Council design taking the water
Cat public expense) into the yards of those who
can't afford to take it in tbemselves-or perhaps
they intend putting number ofhydrants in the
streets for the use of the public; that will do
very well, except the water is a leete too warm
in the summer without ice, and all cant afford
to buy it-however, it is only poor people who
will have to drink it without ice, and we sup.
pose most any kind of water will do for them.
But then in the wiBter it may freeze up the by
drants What is to be done then 9-no water to
make coffee, tea, &C., &C.. not drop even to
mix with "Harman Dc Snapp;" and, it may be,
one of those hard freezing nights fire would
break out-then, of what avail would our great
costly water works be, or even our excellent
fire company-what could they do2
Your old friends, MANY VoTRRs.
N. B.-Have you noticed how remarkably
liberal the Council are going to be to the Hotels,
for we are told they intend placing lamp post
opposite each of them2 Generous felows-ain't
thew M. V.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
Fine Fruit.

We are indebted to our friend, Mr.. Franklin
Davis, of the Staunton Nurseries, for basket
of very fine peaches from lower Virginia. Mr..
Davis has just returned from Surry county,
where he has purchased farm of five hundred
acres on James River, opposite Jamestown, for
the purpose OF fruit raising. He expects to plant
about 800 acres in peach trees, aud ship the
fruit to the Northern cities. This enterprise
will not interfere with Mr.. DIS business in this
vicinity, which has been greatly extended with
in the last year, and viii continue to have his
personal attention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

AN "ABour1oN" DECISION Judge Foote, Of
the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga county,
decided ON Thursday of last week. in the case OF
Morris, "a negro) VS.. the First Ward Election
Judges in the City of Cleveland, that the law of
last winter excluding negro voting was an IN
constitutional act, and therefore void. His de-
cisioD is that negro is q aohite man, and there
fore can vote and hold Office, the case being an
action by Morris against the election judges,
VINO at the spring election refused his VOTE
They plead the statute in defence, and Judge
Foote says it is unconstitutional. Judge Oar
penter held the same doctrine in Lorraine coun-
ty lie and Foote are Black Republican judges.
OHIO Forum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
A Great Absurdity.

We have received copy of very large pa
per called "The Constellation" published in
New York, by George Roberts. So far as we
have discovered, it is remarkable for nothing
except its absurd dimensions eight feet long and
six wide If any of our readers desire to get a
paper so large that they cannot handle or read
1t, they can remit 30 cents to Mr.. Roberts and
receive "Tbe Constellation" in return.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
Death of DIR. Alexander.

Rev. James W. Alexander, D. D., of New
York city, died at the Red Sweet Springs, OF
Sunday morning last. His remains passed
through Staunton this morning, in charge of bis
friends, and will be buried in Princeton, New
Jersey, by the side of his venerated father, Rev
Archibald Alexander, D. D, DR.. Alexander has
been in failing health for some months. The i'm
mediate cause of his death, however, was dys-
eutery. DR.. A. has been for many years pastor
of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church OF New
York city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
Hlaclswoods Magazine.

The July number of this periodical present
the following attractive table of contents LORD
Macaulay on the Massacre OF Glencoe, The Lift,
ed Veil, DR.. Mausel's hampton Lectures, The
Luck of Ladysmede, Part 9TH, Sentimental Phys
iology, The Novels of Jane Austen, and The
Change OF Ministry-What next2 The present
is q favorable time to commence new subscrip-
tons to Blackwood and the other Periodicals re-
published by Messrs. Leonard Scott Il Go.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

MERCHANTS TAxEs.-The Richmond Examiner
calls for reduction of the tax on merchants in
Virginia We second the motion. We think ii
is excessive and unequal. The Examiner thus
turns one Of the arguments brought against its
positon
"The other ground on which the license tax
is defended, that the merchants charge it to
their customers, is beth untrue and untenable.
If the merchants of Virginia had no competition
from abroad they might charge the tax to their
customers, but they are already hard pressed by
the merchants of New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore, who have no such tax imposed on
them and consequently could undersell the Vir
GINA merchant if he adds the tax to the cost oil
his goods.
If, however, the merchant does charge the tax
to the consumer, why should not the State dc
the same thing, and collect the tax without the
agency of the merchant and the addition of his
proft9 The farmer would then know the a.
mount of his tax and not be cheated into the
payment of taxes, under cover of the price of bis
| goods,n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

THE JEWS IN AMERIoA.-From lecture de-
lvered by DR.. Morris J. Franklin, in Providence,
on Sunday evening, and reported in the Provi-
dence Evening Press, we gather some facts in
relation to the Jews in the United States. The
Jews in this country, the speaker said, now
number about two hundred thousand. The at
tention of the Jews in Europe is turned towards
America, on account of the persecution To which
they are subjected in some countries on the con-
tnent, and rapid increase Of their numbers
here may he expected by immigration. Many
Jews in this country are occupying prominent
and influential positions in politics and business.
Messrs. Yulee and Benjamin, of the U. S. Sen.
ate, and Messrs. Zoicotfer, Oliver, Phillips and
Hart, of the National House of Representatives,
are numbered among the children OF Abraham.
Instead of reading the Scriptures in the Hebrew
tongue, understood only as the Rabbi interprets
it, many row use the English version. Thia
class have introduced many reforms into their
mode of worship-they now have their choirs,
their organs, and their Sabbath Schools. The
Hebrew Christians, the converted Jews, in this
country, number three or four hundred, and Of
this number nearly one hundred are engaged in
preaching the Gospel of Christianity, or in q
course of study preparatory to doing so.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

SEARCH FOR LAND.-The Norfolk Herald Of
Monday says: The Sheriff of Princess Anne
county having received information which be
supposed to be reliable that Land, the murderer
of Flanagan, was on small island 10 the Swamp,
in Norfolk county, summoned % men who went
out on Thursday evening, surrounded the place,
and searched for him until noon yesterday, but
without success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

PARENTAL GovRRNMENT.-Saidt the mother OF
John and Charles Wesley, 1.-THE first step to
form the mind of q child is to conquer its will
When once subdued, then many ndulgsnoes can
be safely granted =
Said the guilty Webster, when about to die
for the fatal blow he dealt poor Parknan-not
in malice, but in rage-"In early childhood, mine
was quick and off handed temper, sshieh was
nerer subdued. was petted and INDUCED
child, and all this Is the end of it," Restraints
are necessary for the young. @ ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
TIE Ex-MuIas TRIuMpHANr.-l

HE EX-WHIGs TRIUMPHANT.-FIVe OUT OF
the six democratic nominations for Congress
have baen carried by old wings; indeed the
veteran democracy of Georgia seem to make no
fight at all in contest with their whig recruits.
Gartrell, in the fourth district {; Underwood, in
the fifth; Walker, in the eighth, and Love, in
the frat, were all battling in the whig ranks, and
among the iereest of the enemies of demoratic
principles and men, few years ago. The Hon.
Martin j. Crawford, another old wing, is also the
democratic candidate in the second district
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

DEATH OF A VENERABLE MANA correspon
dent from the Warm Springs, says the Dispatch
announces the sudden death there, on Saturday
night the 18th OF July, of Mr.. @. L. Francisco, q
native of Bath county, aged seventy. eight years
Mr.. F. was most estimsble citizen. he fillet
the office of Clerk of Bath County Court for 6
long period of his life. He was an unpretending
true hearted gentleman, one of the most worthy
of that remarkable fraternity Of men, the County
Court Clerks, under the old Constitution o
VIRGINIA -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

Mr.. SIoKLEs.--It is reported that large body
of the constituents of Hon. Daniel E. Sckles
offended at bis recent course in matter wei
known to the public, have drawn up petition,
to be signed only by his former political friends
and ASSOCIATES, requesting him in the most poin.
ted terms, to resign his seat as member o.
Congress- 1t is also stated that the memorial
in question has received nearly 400 signatures
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Times defends Secretary Floyd from the
charge of corruption, in making contract for
supplying -four to the army in Utah. he says
there was nothing in the transaction to justify
the charge. The Times has no political SYM
pathy with the Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
Lighting the Streets.

The lswp-poets have arrived, and we may
expect to see the streets lighted with gas very
soon. In the present dilapidsted condition OF
many OF the sidewalks more light after night
will be very acceptable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

MURDER IN MARsHALL.-A Miss Norris, O.
Marshall County, Va, was found murdered one
day last week She was last seen alive on the
23rd July, when she started to a neighbor's
house. Her body was found on the 9th, hay
ing been violated and murdered. A man named
Harten is suspected of the crime.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
Methodist Church.

The workmen are busily engaged tearing
down the old Methodist Church at this place,
with view to the erection of new house of
worship on the same site. We understand that
the contract has been awarded, and the work
will be very soon commenced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
Matchmaking

Main street is to be McAdamized from Bickie's
corner to the extreme west end of the town.
The work is now going on. We understand
that the work is done by the State to whom the
Parkersburg Road belongs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
VIRGINIA TO Wrr.-Ata Court of Aup

|
VIRGINIA TO w.t. a Court of Angus
" "a county, held ut the Court House Of said
County on Monday, the 9th day of June, 1852
All the acting justices of this Court having been
summoned to appear here on this day to take into
consideration the Encouragement of the Election DIS
trlcts OF the County, aud majority of said Justices
being present, and legal notice having been given
II is ordered that the bounds of Greenslle district
No. be altered and that said district be hereafter
bounded as follows. Beginning In Mill Greek at the
crossing of the Greenville stage road thence with
the stage road TO the road leading BY Joseph
Smiths home place to Cochran's Mill, and thence
with the road leading N. W. from said Mill OK
miles to the MiddIebrook stage road, thence with
said stage road to the road leading of towards St.
Johns Church, and with the latter road leading
by John Gnm's house and with said road to the
Chestnut Ridge, thence with said ridge to the Butter
road at Stovers formerly Link's) farm and with the
Butter road to the Middlebrook and Brownsburg road
BY McNutt's, aud with the latter road to the Rock
bridge and Augusta line thence with said line to the
Nelson County line, and with the Nelson and Angus
ia line to the Mt. Torrey and Tye River Gap road,
thence due West to the top of Mt Torrey Ridge
to Pattersons Saw Mil, thence down the Greek to
its junction with South River thence with the River
to Mt. TORY furnace road, thence with the old Mt.
Torrey furnace road to Mill Creek, and up the same
to the place OF beginning. The places OF voting in
this district shall be held at Greenve and Stuarts
Waynssboro District, No. 5.-Beginning in Chris
tans Greek, ct the crossing of NJ Torrey Furnace
road and with said road to its crossing South River
thence up the South River to the mouth of Patter.
sons Saw Mill Greek to Psttersons Saw Mill, thence
line due east across the top of Mt. TORY Furnace
Ridge to the Augusta and Nelson County line at the
Crossing of the Tye River Gap and Mt Torrey Fur
mace road, thence with the County line by Rockfsh
Gap and Albemarle line to the Turks Gap road thence
with said road to Porter6elds Still.house thence q
straight line to the Winchester road near the resi-
dence of the late Gen. Portered and at the corner OF
Jacob Hildebrands farm thence with the Porterfeld
road until it intersects the Barren ridge road at
George Coleys shop, thence with the latter road to-
the road. leading from Christians Greek to Waynes-
boro' and with said road to Christians Greek near
Sniteman's Mill, thence up said Greek to VIM. s.
Hangers farm thence line along the top of ridge.
dividing the waters of Christians Creek from the old
poor house draft striking said Creek west of Peck's
Mill dam, thence up Christians Greek to the begin
ming. This district shall have its places of voting at
Waynesboro, Fishersville ndSheran do.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

A. MONSTER PRAYER MEETINe.-The Edinburg
Witness gives a very interesting account OF
great Union Prayer Meeting, held in the open air
at Belfast, at which thousands attended. Some
statements put down the number present as high
as thirty thousand; while the lowest estimate
that we have seen places it ct twenty thousand.
The meeting wss held In the spacious grounds Of
the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Witness says /:
"Some idea of the interest felt, may be imag
ined when we state that it is computed that no
fewer than fifteen thousand individuals arrived
in Belfast, and that from thirty Eve to forty
thousand persons in all were present at the ser.
vices. The leading streets of the town presen-
ted, during midday, most remarkable aspect,
particularly after the arrival oftrains Thefoot-
ways were literally thronged with wel-dressed
and respectable looking people from the country
mot passing along with tho negligent and easy
going air Of pleasqre-seeking excursionists, but
staid aud solemn in demeanor-the younger as
we'll as the older and the majority with Bibles
or hymn books in their hands, as if proceeding
to Sabbath services. Thus the living stream
such q stream as was never before witnessed in
Belfast-poured onward for at least two hours,
along both sides of the streets.
"The Rev. John Johnson, Moderator Of the
General Assembly of the Irish Presbyterian
Church, presided, and he was supported by the
ministers of the different Protestant denomina-
tions in and around Belfast. Many were also
present from Scotland. ..-s..a
SAT one time there were no less than twenty
subordinate meetings. numbering from five hun
dred to one thousand each.
"At the close of the general meeting, one o.
the ministers of the town, who has moved 6
great deal among the juvenile population, was
surrounded by large assemblage of boys, who
ultimately formed themselves into procession
and marched into town, singing
ooh! that will be joyful, &C."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

ADVERTISEMENT Although there have been
many medicinal preparations brought before the
public since the first introduction of Perry Da-
Wis Vegetable Pain Killer, and large amounts
expended in their introduction, the Pain Killer
has continued to steadily advance in the estima
ton of the world,gas the best family medicine
ever introduced. Sold by druggists and grocers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

The Administration organs are coming out a.
gainst both Mr.. Douglas and Mr.. Wise, and the
PennsylUanian declares that "nelther is entitled
to any credit for sincerity in the views he pro-
fesses in regard to slavery in the territorles.'-
1t calls them extremists" and "agiators."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

GALE OF LAND.-0n Saturday, the 20M dag
y of this month (August,) will sell at public auc
ton to the highest bidder, without that por
ton OF nv Farm known as the "DUNN TRACT,
lying Immediately On the South side OF the Fort Re
public road, five miles east of Staunton, containing
22 Acres. About ID acres of which are cleared and
in good state of improvement, the balance well tim
bered This place is beautifully supplied with first
rate Well Water. The buildings are good consisting
of DWELLING HOUSES, STORE House, q Barn
and other necessary out houses. 1t is good situa
ton for Store, Physician, or Mechanic.
TERMS About 800, will be required to be paid
on the day of SALE to John Hamilton, Commissioner
in the case of VIM. Bailey and Dunn's widow, &c.
to be made to VIM. j. Nelson. Trustee at six, twelve
and eighteen months, from day of sale, and secured
as said Nelson may require.
August, 2, ls5s-Sts. 0. E. CLEVELAND.
NREENBRIER LAND FOR SALE
" have in the County Of Greenbrier 706 ACRES o
land lying IN what is called the Meadows OF Green
brler" which am DESTROYS of selling. This land i
II miles west of Lewsburg upon the main road lead
ing from Lewisburg to Charleston. large portion
of this tract can be made the finest meadow. Ihere
are now some go or 10 acres improved ana part OF
it good meadow. Mr. Joseph Detz who lives near the
land will take pleasure in showing it to those wishing
to purchase Col. Saml McClung who has lands II
the same region will give any one desiring II inior
nation concerning this.
Terms accommodating.
Augusta Co., Va. prefer selling privately but i
not sold before the 9Th dog of September nsTt will OF
that day, on the premises offer it publicly.
Aug. 2, 1859. D. NEWTON VAN LEAR.
~ Semi-weeklY Richmond Wing and 'Lewisburl
Era copy ids. and send acct to this office.
COMMISSIONERS' SALE OF REAL ES'
" TATE.-By virtueo decree of the Circuit Cour
of Augusta rendered at the June term, 1853, IN thu
case Of Roller and al VS. Dickinson and al we will pro
ceed ON the premises, Saturday, the Sd day q Sep
TENDER 1885, to sell, public auction, to the highes
bidder, valuable House and Lot, with TWO acres
of land adjoining, in the village of New Hope IN the
County Of Augusta, now in the possession OF Mrs
Margaret Dickinson subject to her life estate therein
TERMS OF SALE so much In cash as may bt
necessary to paw costs sale aud reasonable costs
suit and the balance in three equal payments at six
twelve and eighteen months The purchaser will b.
reouired to execute bond with approved security fol-
the deferred payments and the legal title will bs
retained as ultimate security.
HUGH w. SHEPFEY. cor,rs
July 2, 1859. j. BUMGARDNER, JR, 0o''
TAMMERED SH0ES-A few Kegs, just received
III by WOODS d GlLkESoN.
Stauntop, Aug. 2, 1859.
MAIL ROD.-Norway and American ;, Nail S,sn Rod
IN just received by WOODS diAAHSoH'
Stsunton, Aug. 2, 1859, tiRt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

Seven of the thirteen Congressional Districts
of Virginia, gave majorities for the Opposition
at the late election, and Of the Senatorial Dis
tricts Goggn carried twenty-seven and Letcher
twenty three. - y ~ - -l-l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

The State elections in Kentucky, Alabama and
Texas took place yesterday, August LIST. The
election comes off in Tennessee on Thursday, the
4th, and in North Carolina on Thursday, the 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

Twenty leading Democratic papers of Missis,
sppi advocate the re-opening of the slave trade,
and Mr.. Buchanan's Collector at Vicksburg o.
penly and Extensively urges it as party meas
pre, a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02
Total majority for Mr.. Letcher $500

Total majority for Mr. Letcher. $500
A question, however, may arise about the vote
Of Portsmouth, which was not returned 10 con-
formity with the law, by being included with
that of the county. If therefore, the Legisla-
ture should reject the vote cast in Portsmouth
from the fact of non conforming with the rules,
it will increase Mr.. Letcher's majority to 5,943
Rich. Enq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

Next Saturday, being the first in August, we
shall certainly have rain, unless popular be-
lief prove incorrect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-02

- See advertisement of Mr.. W. A. Grills il
another column.