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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29
A Northern Panic.

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Some of the Northern newspapers having
made merry over what they are pleased to call
'the great Virginia scare" the New York Ex'
press gives en- account of panic which arose in
that city many years ago. In TAI the city con-
tanned a population of about eight thousand, Of
which twelve to fifteen hundred were negroes
and most of these slaves. A number of fires and
petty robberies occurred, and it was generally
believed that the negroes, with the aid of certain
white men, were committing the depredations.
The authorities offered reward of hundred
pounds for the discovery of the inoendiaries, and
this led an indented woman servant to divuge
an alleged plot formed by her master, low tav.
ern keeper, named Hughson, and three negroes,
to burn the city and murder the entire white
population. This information was like spark
among finder. The whole population was
thrown into paroxysm of rage and fear. The
militia paraded the streets almost continually
The accused parties were arrested and hurried
away to Jail, and the utmost rage against the
negroes inaamed every breast. So intense was
the panic that the most unreasonable and con-
Trajectory statements were greediy caught up,
and the least suspicious circumstances were con
strued as plain evidence against the accused. In
a very short time hundred and fifty four ne
groes and twenty whites were committed to
prison as accomplices in the pretended conspira-
cy.
There were, at that time, only eight lawyers
in New York, all of whom volunteered their
services to the government and assisted by turns
in the prosecution, leaving the miserable prison
ers without the aid of counsel. To obtain the
required evidence upon which to base sentence,
pardon and freedom were offered to any one who
would turn Kings evidence, and by this means
any amount of testimony, to almost any fact,
could be obtained. While there was no one to
say single word for the accused, the lawyers
We'd with each other in scurrility, in heapiDg a.
buse upon them, in which they were outdone by
the Judge, when he came to pass sentence.
AS the result OF this bloody delusion, thirteen
,oere burned, eighteen hanged, and seventy sosrs
transported The public thirst for blood seemed
now to be somewhat satisfied, and the phrensy
began to abate; a reaction at length ensued, and
the persons remaining in prison were set at lib
erty.
It soon came to be doubted, however, wheth-
err, if there had really been any conspiracy at all,
its extent had not been greatly overrated-a
matter as to which there can now be no ques I.
ton '--
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE ORIGINATED BITTERs.

Nature. in her great labrstory, has stored some
remedy TO every disease which "fesh Is heir to"
But It requires the investigation and research of the
philosopher to discover and apply this remedy. Such
research aud investigation has succeeded in discover
ing remedy for that most affective dspsusatiou, the
DYSPEPSIA
With all its lesser and numerous evils and II NAV be
safely asserted that until the appearance of the Oxy.
genated Bitters case of Dyspepsia cured was rare
experience in medical practice. Now under the inAu-
nee of these Btters the rule is to euy the rare s1.
ception, failure to cure.
Read the following, which the subscriber requests
US to publish for the benefit of the afflicted
An obdurate and inveterate case of Dyspepsia cured
by the 0xygenated Bitters.
The following from gentleman we'll known in the
region in which he lives ought to satisfy all those Of
little faith:
WATERFOWL, N. T., July %, 1858.
.. w. f9TLE Co.-Sirs Mime years ago was
attacked ~ that curse Of oil diseases, DYSPEPSIA,
which 80 affected me as to cause great oppression,
fullness and bloang of the bowls Immediately after
eating accompanied with terrible pains In the stom-
ach often occasioning nausea, vomiting acidty and
headache together with general debility and suffering,
altogether rendering life . burthen.
After having tried every known remedy without eff
feet and despsring of ever reganng my lost health,
was induced TO make use Of the Oxygensted Biters,
the good effects Of which were immediately visible
my health and system Before using whole bottle
was entirely cured and feel pleasure in inducing
all like sufferers mysefto make oftbs remedy.
THE0. CALDWELL.
Prepared only by SETH W. FOWLE CO., Bos-
ton, Mass, and for sale by P Il. Trout Co., DR.. II.
8. Eichelberger Bro, and Dr.. W. B. Young, Staun-
ton; T. II. Antrim, Waynesboro'; J. T. Antrim,
Greenvflle; Randolph, Patton Il Co., Middlebrook;
Stewart and Anderson, Mofetts Greek; J. E. Ross,
Mt. Sidney; James NJ. Stout Co.. New Hope; P. H.
Wheeler, Mt. Meridian and BY all dealers in medi.
zines.
Oct 18, 1s59-2maa2ws
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For the Spectator.
Meeting of the Military in Spring Hill.

Pursuant to meeting of the Mountain
Guard, !" held in Spring Hill, November 2lst,
Captain Isaac A.. Bushong was called to the
Chair and B. Fl. Kibler appointed Secretary.
The house having been called to order the OBJ
iect of said meeting was briefly explained by the
Chairman and the following preamble and reso-
lutions unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, the recent attempt by band of
armed insurgents to enter the confines of our
aOld Dominion" and confer with and excite to
survile instruction our slave population seizing
portion of our citizens and holding them as
hostages of war; numbering our fellow-men in
cold blood; taking possession of our Armory
grounds, &c., has justly excited our indignation
against the vile perpetrators of these unmitigated
and daring acts, therefore,
Resolped, That we pledge ourselves to sustain,
protect and defend to the bitter end the institu.
tons of our beloved Virginia against the ma.
rapding attempts of Black Republicans and ia
natics from whatever source they may arise.
ResolUed, That we hold ourselves in readiness
for the promptest action in any emergency that
may arise demanding our cooperation for the
protection of our citizens and their immunities,
and to keep inviolate our sacred laws.
Resolued, That we cordially approve Of the
bold and decisive step taken by our patriotic
Governor ip suppressing this reasonable and
murderous foraY, and his unoompromising eff
forts in ferreting out and bringingsto justice the
guilty actors in this Infamous and bloody drama
Approaching, as we do, in the highest posi-
bic degree, the resolutions passed in the Legis-
lature of Georgia-pledging the State of Georgia
to uphold and support the arms of Virginia in
the maintenance of just and inalienabe rights,
therefore,
Resozped, That we tender the Legislature of
Georgia our heartfelt appreciation and warmest
gratitude for those wholesome and conservative
demonstrations of their sense ofright and justice.
Resolped, That the Staunton papers and Rich.
mond Enquirer be requested to publish the a.
boye resolutions.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
]. A. BUSHONG, Chairman.
B. Fl. KILLER, Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29

By telegraph from New Orleans we have late
and important news from Mexico. Minister
McLane had arrived at Vera Ornz, but still re-
NAMED on board the Brooklyn on account OF
sickness in his family. Marquee has not pro-
nounced for Santa Anna, nor is it certain that
he has escaped, but he did seize the conducta, as
reported. He is going to use the money to save
the country from the Yankees, but will return
it from the first duties he receives from two pa-
oes that he intends taking. Miramon was at
Queretaro, awaiting the Liberal force, and they
were threatening the Capital. General Doblo-
do is said to have been defeated with heavy
loss, and an American officer in his service Is
reported killed. Cobos had captured 0sjaca.-
1t is reported that the French feet will blockade
Vera Cruz. Miramon proposes to attack the CT
ty at the same time.
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Next Monday.

Congress and our State Legislature assemble
on Monday next, the 9Th of December, and their
proceedings will afford matter of great interest
to the people at large A warm and protracted
contest is anticipated in the House of Represent
atives over the election of Speaker and other of.
ficers. No party in that body has majority,
but the balance of power is held by the Southern
OpDositiou members
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29
Railroad Meeting.

A meeting was held at the Court-H on
Monday last for the purpose Of considering the
propriety of movement in behalf OF the con.
struction Of Railroad from Salem to Harrison.
burg. Kenton Harper, Esq, was called to the
Chair, and L. Waddel, jr., and II. B. Niche, jr,
appointed Secretaries. Jno. b. |. Logan, Esq. OF
Salem, presented the cause in an appropriate
manner, and read the proceedings of a meeting
in Botetourt. On motion of Ii. M. Bell, Esq. q
Committee of five was appointed to correspond
with other parties on the line of the proposed
road, and take such other steps as may best pro.
mote the object The Chairman appointed H.
NJ. Bell, VIM. NJ. Tate, Jno. B. Baldwin, r. L.
Doyle and J. D. Imboden as the Committee,
whereupon on motion the meeting adjourned.
K. HARPER, PRRs.
r. WADDRIL. ir..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29

The Richmond Enquirer says that there is no
truth in the despatch that Gov. Chase had in
formed Gov. Wise OF men now arming in Ohio,
nor of Gov. Wise's reply. Nor is there any truth
in the despatch that Gov. Packer had rendered
ten thousand troops to the Executive of Virginia.
The Enquirer further says that Gov. Wise has
ordered five hundred additional troops to
Oharlestown, "the importation OF large numbers
of 'shoulder.hitters,' New York 'roughs, and
other rowdies, whose vslueless lives have been
purchased with abolition money, having induced
the Executive to make good preparation for CIV.
ing them warm reception"
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MARRIED..

On the 9th inst, by the Rev. c. s. M. See, Dr.. q.
daughter of Mr.. John Brooks Of Augusta, Va.
On the 9th inst, at Mt Pleasant. Rockbridge, by
Rev. A. D. Hepburn, Mr.. VIZ. A.. SrrLNorox, Of
Bath to Miss JANE Ann. daughter Of Joseph Walker,
Esq. s8
On the 10th inst, at the residence Of the brides
father by Rev. Samuel Brown. Miss n. Y. RUsH to-
Mr.. JOHN G. CRIzEE, all of Bath.
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DIED.

On the 2eth inst, ANDREW YouSa, Sen, in the s7th
year of his age He was truly good kind, affection.
ate and upright man in all his walk and conversation,
aud highly esteemed by those who knew him best
From an early period 10 life he consistent mem
Der Of Augusta Church, and was the oldest when he
died Having "served his generation by the will OF
God" he died in great peace and with "good hope
through grace" of immortality of glory and bles-
sedness Thou shalt come TO thy grave in sfall age
like q O shock of Corn cometh in 10 his season."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29
Fine Corn.

Maj J. 81. Ervine has left at this office ten
ears Of corn, which are equal 10 size and quality
to any we have ever seen. The ears are re-
markedly large and the grains fully matnred,
yet the stalks were cut down to the ground BY
the frost in June last
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29
Xxx For the Spectator,
To the Voters of Augusta.

The death of Mr.. Kinney makes vacancy in
the office of Clerk of your Circuit Court, which
you will be called on to fill Duty and interest
alike require that you should select for that Of
fee gentleman of industrious, habits and &C :
.commodating disposition, with all the other quail
iflcations necessary to secure promptness and eff
ficiency. 1t is but justice to say, that Mr.. John
Paris is that man, Mr.. P. has had charge of this
Office for several years, and has discharged the
duties, in the Office as wellas in Court, to the
entire satisfaction of all concerned, and in a
manner showing that he is in every way well
qualified for the Office. A FARMER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29

~" Some FIVE hundred dollars were raised
at meeting of the citizens of the county on yes
terdsy, for the benefit of the various volunteer
companies that have been or may be formed in
the county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29

The Messrs. Borden, of Winstead, Conn.,, who
have been SO successful in soidifying milk, have
also accomplished the qualification of sweet CT
der. By the vacuum process the cider, taken
sweet from the press, is reduced five gallons to
one, without boiling, and beautiful jelly is the
result which will keep for any length of time
without mould, souring, or fermentation of any
kind.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29
For the Spectator
Political Meeting.

The citizens of Bath county who belong to the
Opposition party, are respectfully invited to con.
vene az Millboro Springs on the first Saturday
in December next for the purpose of appointing
Delegates to attend the Opposition Convention
which will assemble in Richmond on the 18th
of next month. A full attendance is desired.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

~ TO THE PEOPLE OF AUGUSTA 81 am .
candidate to gil the vacant Cierkship Of your Circuit
Court. This ample announcement might be sufficient
under ordinary circumstances, but there will proba
bly, be number Of candidates tor the same Office all
having claims more or less strong upon your sufra-
ges and all of whom will perhaps have better oppor
tuntes than myself of seeing you personally between
now and the day of election. These considerations
induce me, in addition to announcing myself to say
that / have now been citizen of your county more
than Eve years during all that time have been en-
ployed as Deputy Clerk of your county Court. re-
fer you to the Bar, and the Sherfs and to the mag
istracy and other officers who have had an Opportu-
nifty of seeing for themselves to say whether l am
qualified for the Office seek. Before came to An.
gusts was for two years IN the Clerks Office Of
the Circuit and County Courts of Nelson that al
together have served over seven years apprentice.
ship in the business Of Clerk of Court. come be-
fore you solely upon my own personal merits, such as
they are and ask your support without the advant-
age Of atrong family or other influence In my favor
From my knowledge of the people of Augusta know
that the fact, that man Stands upon his own bot
tom" constitutes no objection in their generous opin-
ion, to his elevation to any Office in their gift, prov-
ded he has the character to command their respect
and confidence and fair qualifications for the place he
seeks. This consideration alone encourages me in
the hope, that will be regarded by you as worthy Oh
your SURFACES.
pledge If elected to devote my whole time to
your service, and to discharge the duties of the Office
promptly and faithfully With difidence, believe
mysefto be fully qualified for the place; but to those
who have not had the opportunity to form en- opinion
on this point for themselves, have only to say as
certain my fitness from persons who do know noe be-
fore you vote. Yours, Respectfully,
Nov. 20. WILLIAM A. BURNETT.
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Exhibition at Union Hall.

The exhibition at Union Hall last night, by Mr.
Abournet, is spoken Of as highly interesting
He will give another entertainment to night, in
which some new features will be introduced
Another balloon will be let of. We speak fol
him a full house
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29

1t ia said that fur manufacturers in New York
have been busily working up, during the past
summer, skunk skins, exclusively intended for
the foreign market, where the skunk and his re-
markable properties are entirely unknown
Large quantities of them 60 to Europe, and they
are highly priced there under various fictitious
and fancy names.
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tB hereby declare myself candidate to dill the
vacancy the Circuit Court Clerkship caused by the
death Of the late incumbent It within fresh rscol-
lection that in time past had charge Of the office for
several years. The duties of it are familiar to me-
Should Il be conferred on me, will discharge the du-
ties involved by II with all the fahfaness and ASST
duty of which am capable.
Nov. %, 1859. JOHN b. WATTS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29

The Empress Eugene and the ladies Of her
Court have definitely abandoned crinoline; they
have also substituted short dresses for trailing
ones.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29

Eight oamels, for farming purposes. were re-
ceived a few days since at Montgomery, Ala.-
They are to be broken to the plow. e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29

TELEGRAPH FROM ST.. PETERSBURG TO ST.. Lou
IA gigantic plan, suggested by Mr.. Collins,
the United States Consul at Nchaief, on the
Amoor, is destined to produce complete change
of relations between Europe and the other parts
Of the world, If it be carried into execution
This project refers to the establishment of an
electric telegraph from Moscow through Beh.
rings Straits and Sika to st. Louis, in the Uni.
ted States. In this manner direct communi-
cation could be obtained 6etpeen st. Peters
burg and New York. The author of the plan
would further extend another wire from Kisch-
ia to Pekin, and themes through Saglshien to
Yeddo and Haoodadi to Japan. The length Of
the proposed telegraph is estimated at $4,000
English miles, the cost of construction at $500
600. The expense of maintaining and repairing
the wires is calculated by Mr.. Collins at 900,
600 roubles annually, and the revenue at l, 100,
900 roubles, or dividend of eight per cent to
the shareholders, if company can be formed.
Mr.. Collins is at present on his way to ST. Pc
tersburg, where he hopes to fad the capital to
carry out his plan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-29

tsFORO
HERRING'S FIRE PROOF SAFES,
LEATHER and RUBBER BETTING,
LACE LEATHER,
STEAM PACKING HOSE &c,
COTTON and LINEN TWINES,
AND FOR
INSURANCE on your Life, or the Lives OF your
servants, at the lowest cost call at Stationers Han,
No 81 Pearl Street, Richmond, Va. 70
E KNOWLES WALFORD.
Richmond, March is, 1s5s.-1y $1,000
Mr.. THOS. J. BAGBY, General Collector, Rich
mond, IL authorized Agent for the Starnto pscta
tor. ~ ,e-r- H-
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THE MARKETS.
STANTON MARKETS.
WHoLRsALR PRICES.
RICHMOND MARKETS.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Rsportsd forths Spectator By w. d. zon'pfins Bro.
RICHMOND. Nov. 90, 1859. =
FLOUR-Sales of Super at $5sl@S6.00 Extra, sex
SvWFHEAT-ssIes of Red sl.lo@l.9o. White $3.50
al 40. For fancy lots LAO.
CORN-Sales Of 80@85.
0ATS-45@50.
BUTTER-l5@ls for common, 2o@sa1l@as for
good. Cf
LARD-llh@l4.
PLASTER-$4A@4X
GUANO-S58.
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DATENT MEDICINEs.-Just received and
L and always on hand, at DIR. W. B. Y0USGS
Drug Store, A.
Kennedy's Medical Discovery,
Lindsey's Blood Searcher,.r FEt
Sands SNeaparilla,
Ayers <d6.,
Bulps/ do.
.Qxygenative Bitters,
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, r4f
BsIsam of Tulu and many others.
All kinds of Patent Pills.
For the Deaf-Auricles or Artificial Ears, new ar.
ticle.
Also Coal Oil Lamps, warranted to give a good
light or no charge. 9
Staunton, Nov. 29.-2t.
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POSTPONEMENT.-T above sale is postponed
to Monday, the 18th of December, next.
Nov. 29. N. x. Trout, Trust.
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VIRGINIA CENTRAII,RAILR0AD.
GENERAL SoesaINffSDRNr's 0yTIcs,
RiclyIYfond Va Nov Gard 1853

NOTICE TO STOCK DRQtERs, PRO
lN.DUCE SHIPPERS. >acs.r.T cactsnimodste ship
pers of LIVE STOCK. Romtry. Fresh Meats, &C,
from uepots West Of the Blue Ridge, the Freight
Train Leaving Jackson's River on Tuesdays Of each
ysee, will go through to Greenwood the same day'
and leave there the next morning at O'Clock. ar
irving in Richmond on "Wednesday eyeping-stock
being stopped only one night on the road Persons
sending stock r from dse eSe pepo FROM ywsss
be sent so a. to be in time to take the train on
Tuesdays.
Nov. 20, 1853.
HYHO WANTS AN EXCELLENT FARM
w AT LOW PRICE Five miles from Staun.
TOM south Of the r. RM3o0 Acres-lsG cleared
and productive, and we'll set in grass-within ~
miles of good female school--nesr to Churches i.
new BRICK DWELLING HOUSE neatly furnished
all necessary outhouses new. Terms very easy
great bargain is offered in this tract which is very
desirable on many accounts. Apply to
GUY & WADDELL,
Real Estate Agents, Staunton, Va
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~ Several communications intended for
this paper are.orowded out.
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Augusta county Court CLERKS Otfee to wit:
FSTRAY.-Taken up BY Alexander Brownies, on
lowing description, TO VII:
red Steer with q little white about the face,
branded on the right horn with the letters Al mark
ed with swallow fork in the left ear two and half
wears old and appraised at $50. Extract teste,
c. 8. ARNALL, d. @.
Nov 20, 1859. fIE l
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OLD BRowNs PKRs.-Ever since Browns
raid upon Virginia, Harper's Ferry has been q
point Of special interest to travellers upon the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The few minutes
stoppage of the trains there is devoted to curious
looks at the Armory buildings, and to an inspec-
ton Of the marks left by Sharpe's rife bullets
on the surrounding buildings. This curiosity
has been turned to accouE. by the sale of tro-
pixies from the field of battle, Old Browns pixies
forming the principal staple, which were pre-
sented in bristling array as the trains drew up,
and passengers solicited to "Buy an Ossa watomie
pike" For some tine the genuine article was
plenty, and many passengers carried off In tri-
umph specimens of those murderous-lo
weapons The demand, however, outlasted the
supply, and speculative genius Of the town en-.
tered into the manufacture Of counterfeit arti
Gle, and pixies costing seventy cents were readi-
ly sold for two and three dollars. The railroad
company finally put an end to the speculation,
which was becoming an annoyance to timid pas.
sengers, by interdicting the sale and driving the
pike vendors off the platform.
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GALES MADE RECENTLY BY JAMES
- THOMAS, Commission Merchant, Cary st., near
18th.
43 bbls Super. Basin Bank part lot so bbs. for Mr.
j. Niche, Rockbridge,..: .;;;...'' 900
Is bbls. Super. part, for Mr.. W. 5. Wilson, Rock-
% bbi, Super. for Mr.. Adj Brown, Rockbridge, ..6X
Is bbls. SUPER for DR.. Ewing, Bedford. .........6X
bbIs Super for Mrs. Mag Bell, Rockbridge... .6X
10 bbs Extra Mr.. A. Hamilton. ....576
Buck Wheat Flour, Mr., E. @. Randolph. .......SCo
Butter. .e s.." ~ s......''.v"aa22
J. N. King, Augusta, ....................oso
]. B. McComb ....................0.2l
s. Y. Alexander, Augusta, ..............O.2S
Richmond, Nov. 20