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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
onno,it,ou convention of virginia.


The Baltimore American, after abiding to the
influence of the political canvass in Virginia iasI
Spring, in imparting new life to the opposi'ion
throughout the Southern States, refers 10 tne
Convention which is to meet in Richmond on
the 14th of December, as follows
That this body will be composed OF the repre-,
sentative men of the thinking and innuential
classes of Virginia, that its proceedings VIII Dc
marked by every circumstance OF dignity, mar,
mony and Cancellation, that its resolutions VIII
breathe the spirit of the purest PATRIOTISM, anu
that its final action will meet the cordiai aP-
proval of the country, there can be no DOUBT
So troubled are the affairs OF the .natlon, 80
grave the issue which impends IN 1861, sopoWer'
fully is the current of sectionalism settng IN,
| that not man will attend that convention VINO
does not feel that terrible responsibility rests
upon him. Personal preferences, individual as
piratons vii be'thrown utterly aside; the saie'
ty of the country, the whole country, Will be the
sole, the absorbing, the paramount consideration.
For many, very many reasons the people OF Inns
Union will watch the proceedings OF the VIZ
pnis Convention with intense interest. In view
of recent transaction, that interest VIII De
ouadrupled. The outbreak at Harper's Ferry,
though it was but an act OF madness perpetrateu
by handful of fanatics, is God send to the
asitstors North and South Its effect, we fear,
will be to rekindle the sectional feeling which
was fast dying ont in the absence OF the kansas
excitement. What was but feeble spark
month ago, may be towering flame month or
two hence. -,
That the abolitonists on the one hand and the
6re-eaters on the other, will make all the CAPT
tai they can out of the Harpers Ferry affair can,
not tor moment be doubted. 1t will be not
the least of the heavy tasks which the Wings OF
| Virginia will have to encounter, to anticipate
the agitators, and by counsels wise and calm ad-
dressed to the good sense of the country, 70
thwart them effectually.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
state Agricultural Fair.

The Fair of the Virginia State Agricultural
Society came off at Petersburg, last week, and
was attended by the usual crowd. The short
horn steer exhibited by Maj. James Walker, Of
this County, Attracted general attention. The
editor of the Richmond Morning News says
she seems to be the perfection of his race, and
will, without doubt, weigh more, net, in proper
ton to his live weight, than any animal ever ex'
hibited in Virginia"
John r. Edmunds, of Halifax, was elected
President of the Society. Wesre pleased to see
that movement for union of the State and
Central Societies has again been set on foot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
CONDITION OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF VIRGIN
IA FOR QUARTER ENDING BOTH SEPT, 1853.
ANOTHER ARCTIC SEARCH. The Boston jour

ANOTHER ARCTIC SEARoH.-Ihe Boston Jour
nal SAYS when the intelligence of Captain Nc
Ointock's discovery of the tate Of sir John Frank
lin was received, the opinion was quite gen
orally expressed that no more expeditions would
or ought to be sent to the North pole; but
contrary opinion seems to be spriDging up,
caused by the belief that some of Sir Johns
men still survive among the Esquimaux. An
English journal, the Medical Times, suggests
that the British government should dispatch
another expedition to search for any possible
survivors. The subject is exciting public at
tention in England, and it is not improbable
that the English government will be induced
to make an effort to unravel the mystery which
hangs over the fate of the 100 men who LETT
the Ships after the death of Franklin, with the
hone of discovering some Of them yet alive.
An interesting fact which supports such hope
Is 5 said to nave been ELECTED from the Esqui-
maux by Captain McClintock, through his in
overwhelmingly, that when the Esquimauz
meet with strangers who can be of NO use to
them they give them food, and desire them
TO 20 away; but if the men are mechanics,
and useful men, as many of the franklin par
ty were, the natives retain them, and will not
let them go.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
Virginia Railroads.

The report of the President and Directors OF
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, presented
to the meeting Of stockholders on Thursday,
shows that the total receipts of the year, arising
from transportation of passengers, freight &C.,
amount to the sum OF $2ss, 797, against $685.
s95. 81 of the year before, an increase of $29,-
9O1. 60. The net receipts are $l57,571.6l, a
gainst $151, 972. 46 of the year preceding. We
learn that the report to the Central Railroad
Company which is in the hands OF the printer,
will exhibit still more gratifying result. The
gross receipts have Increased very largely, while
the expenses have been considerably reduced
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
Horse Thief Convicted.

John Berry, alias John Wetzel, was convicted
in the Circuit Court of this county, last week
of stealing horse from Mr.. Cline in the month
of July, and his term of Imprisonment fixed a
five years. Having already served term in TIM
Penitentiary, the law doubles the penalty for hi
recent offence, and he will therefore remain il
Richmond ten years. He was convicted o
horse stealing 10 Winchester, in 1857, and spen
one year in the Penitentiary. From the larg'
number of horses which have disappeared from
this county iu the last few months, it is suspected
that there has been band of men engaged il
running them off,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08

MORALS IN TExAs.-Judge Buckley, in re-
cent charge to the grand jury of the District
Court of Galveston, presented most deplorable
state of morals in Texas. Among other things,
he said there was no other country inhabited BY
the Anglo Saxon race, in which there was SO
little regard to law and order as in Texas, END
continued:
During the four years that | have been on the
bench, there have been between 90 and 90 cases
of murder before me and if in each of the IL
judicial districts in the State there has been q
like number, then there has been upward OF 600
cases of murder in four years, showing state OF
things unequalled in any country and that OF
these 800 cases, not six of them had been found
guilty by the jury before whom they were tried.
1t is not possible to suppose that, in all these
cases, there was deficiency in evidence, and the
only conclusion to which can arrive is that the
jury must have forgotten or disregarded their
oaths.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08

A PR1soNER's ErIoUErTE-A curious case o.
prison etiquette recently occurred in Delaware
A number of prisoners broke Jail, and among
them was one named Turner, under sentence o.
death for rape. He called upon the Attorney.
General, cooly seated himself in his office, and
informed the gentleman that number of pris
oners had escaped, among them himself that
he was prepared to go back again whenever
he could be assured that he would be safe in
so DOING Several of his social companions
had been discharged, and in their stead
woman had been placed mail who was afflicted
with scarlet fever; he had formally notified the
deputy sheriff that if such conduct was persisted
in be would feel obliged to change his quarters,
and that receiving no satisfactory evidence on
the part of the officers of the Jail that bis
grievances would receive attention, he had thus
availed himself of the first favorable opportunity
of giving practical turn to his indignation by
leaving the premises. He did not care straw
about the sentence of death hanging over him,
but he didn't want to catch the scarlet fever.
The escaped prisoner was escorted back to his
old Quarters,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
Change OF Venue.

One day last week, tslegraphic despatch IRON
Washington city was received by the Clerk OF the
Circuit Court of this county, enquiring how long
the Court would remain in session. AS the name
of Mr.. Chiffon, one of Browns counsel, was con-
neoted in some way with the despatch, it was
surmised that the removal of some of the Har--
per's Ferry conspirators to this place for trial.
was contemplated. There has, however, been
nothing further on the subject.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
Rlaolswood,s Magazine.

The October number Of Blackwood, re.pub-
lished in New York by Messrs. L. Scott d %.
has come to hand. We need not say more thar
that every number of this famous periodical j;
worth reading. The abstract from Capt. Speke''
Journal, continued from the September number
giving the details of journey in Central Africa
is specially interesting. Price OF the four Re-
views, s. a year; Blaokwood and the four Re-
views BIO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
From the Richmond Enquirer.

Some imperfect extracts from the annexed let
tiers having been published, we have thought II
advisable, to q correct understanding of the SUBJ
iect, to give the entire correspondence. Mrs. l..
Maria Child (who asks to be allowed to nurse
and "soothe" the insurrectionist, Br0wn,) has
heretofore been known in this section as an au-
thoress of some pretensions, whose literary con-
tributions have served to fill up the columns OF
one or two Northern periodicals. Hereafter she
will be regarded, in the South at least. as belong
ing to the Harriet Beecher Stowe 'circle," as one
whose morbid enthusiasm and fanatical zeal have
beclouded and vitiated a judgment, otherwise,
perhaps, clear and sound:
Letter from Mrs. Child to Con. Wise.]
WAYLAND, Mass, Oct. 26, 1859.
Governor Wise: ! have heard that you were q
man of chivalrous sentiments, and know you
were opposed to the Ubiquitous attempt to force
upon Kansas Constitution ahhorrent to the
moral sense of her people. Relying upon those
indications of honor and justice in your charac-
ter, venture to ask favor of you. Enclosed
is letter to Capt. John Brown. Will you have
the kindness, after reading it yourself, to trans
NIT it to the prisoners
|, and all my large circle of abolition acquain-
tanoes, were taken by surprise when news came
or OapG. DrOWu D reC6uL dLlelupl, uOT w huOW
of single person who would have approved of
it, had they been appraised of his intentions. But
/, and thousands of others, feel a natural impulse
of sympathy for the brave end suffering man.
Perhaps God, who sees the Utmost of our souls,
perceives some suoh sentimentin your heart Also
He needs mother or sister to dress his wounds,
and speak soothingly to him. Will you allow me
to perform that mission of humanitya If you
will, may God bless you for the generous deed
have been, for years, an incorporating
abolitionist, and | should scorn to deny it, or
apologize for it, as much as John Brown himself
would do. Believing in peace. principles, deep.
y regret the step that the old veteran has taken,
while honor his humanity toward those who
became bis prisoners. But because it is my
habit to be as open as the daylight, will also
say that if believed our religion justified men
in fighting for freedom, should consider the en-
shaved, everywhere, as best entitled to that right
Such an avowal is simple, frank expression OF
my sense of natural justice. But should de-
spise myself utterly, il any circumstances GOULD
tempt me to seek to advance these opinions, in
any way, directly or Indirectly, after your per !,
mission 20 visit Virginia had been obtained on
the plea OF aisterly sympathy with brave aud
suffering man. / give you my word OF honor,
which was never broken, that would use such
permission solely and siDgly for the purpose of
nursing your prisoner, and for no other purpose
whatsoever. Yours, respectfully,
H. MARIA CHILD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
A Hunting Party.

A party of gentlemen from Albemarle return
ed from their hunting excursion near Lebanon
in this county, on Saturday evening, and put
up at the Virginia Hotel. Besides the gentle
men, they registered servants, 10 horses and
50 dogs. The spoils consisted OF z bucks,
does and bear.
The junior editor of this paper went out to
the neighborhood of Deer6eld, last week on
hunt. His party had servant, horse and
dogs. and brought back fawn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
fLetter from Mrs. Child to John Brown.

' MAITLAND, MASS, Oct. 20, 1909.
Dear Captain Bro,cD:
Though personally unknown to you, you will recog-
nize in my name earnest friend of Kansas, when
circumstances made that Territory the battle-ground
between the antagonistic principles Of slavery and
freedom, which politicians SO vamly strive to recon-
cile IN the government of the United States.
Relieving in peace principles, cannot sympathize
with the method you chose to advance the cause OF
freedom. But honor your generous Intentions
admire your courage, moral and physical reverence
you tor the humanity which tempered your zeal.
sympathlze with your cruel bereavements, your suf.
ferings and your wrongs. In brief, love you and
bless you.
Thousands of hearts are throbbing with sympathy,
as warm as mine. think of you night aud day,
bleeding prison. surrounded by hostile faces, sus
tanned only by trust in God, and your own strong
heart long to nurse you, TO speck to you sisteriy
words of sympathy and consolation. have asked
permission Of Governor Wise to do If the request
is not granted cherish the hope that these few words
may at least reach your hands, and afford you some
little solace. May you be strengthened BY the conyc
ton that no honest sheds blood for freedom
in vain however much he may be mistaken in his et-
farts. May God sustain you, and carry you through
whatsoever may be in store for YOU
Yours, with heartfelt respect, sympathy and alec
ton, !. MARIA CEILp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08

CONDITION OF MExIoo.-The correspondent
of the New Orleans Pcayune, in letter datee
City of Mexico, Oct. 1, gives lamentable &C
count of the state of affairs in that country
He says "The record Of Mexican affairs for the
past two years are stained-nay, deIaged, with
crimes and outrages upon the lives, liberties and
properties of foreign residents; and notwith-
standing facts have gone abroad, no one moves
to help u.s." These acts of outrage finally cul-
minated in the assassination of Mr.. Chase, re-
spectacle citizen of the United States. This gen.
tleman 'had volunteered his services to defend
the British Consulate at Topic from pilage, while
the Constitutionalists held that place. He was
however, made prisoner by Marquee, on his en-
trance into that town, and after being kept long
time prisoner, was taken out, shot, and hung uE
to tree for one whole day, for the populace tc
gaze upon, and to serve as warning to other
foreigners!" Correspondents of the New York
papers make the same statements.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08

LATEST OF THE GREAT EAsrERN.-The d.
rectors of the Great Eastern held a meeting
on board at Holyhead, England, on the lstl
ut., and it is authoritatively announced thai
the departure Of the vessel had been post
poned sine die and orders given that all pas
ssge money received be returned.
According to some authorities there is NJ
likelihood Of the voyage being made before
next spring. The ship would remain at Holy
head about ten days longer, and then go to
Southampton to complete her fittings, after
which trip to Lisbon is spoken of. 1t il
stated that in her present condition the di-
rectors will not accept the ship from Mr.. Scott
Russell,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08

All the efforts of Sir Moses Montefore and
the deputies of the British Jews having proved
Intellectual in obtaining the restoration of the
child Mortara to its parents, a committee of
gentlemen on behalf of British Christians have
drawn up protest which has been privately
circulated and extensively signed, and copy
forwarded to the French Ambassador. 1t de-
clares the act "repulsve to the instincts of hu-
nauity, and in violation of paternal rights and
authority, as recognized in the laws and usages
OF all civilized nations, and, above all, in direct
opposition to the spirit and precepts Of the Chris
tian religion" The names of the Archbishops
of Canterbury, Dublin, aud York; of the Dukes
Of Beaufort, Cleveland, Leeds, and Wellington
of the Bishops of Bath aud Wells, Carlisle, Dur
ham, Ely; of many influential members Of Par
liamant, and of large majority of the Bishops
aud clergy, ant influential laity of the kingdom
are attached to the paper, making it no unim-
portant exhibition Of opinion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
Iecutiop. it is believed Gov. Wise will grant a.

execution, It is believed Gov. Wise will grant q
reprieve.
The trial Of Shields Green, alias Emperor,
negro, is now going on. Mr.. Griswold appeared
as his counsel. Judge Russell, of Boston, is also
on his way here, to take part in the defence OF
the prisoners In the remainder of the cases
the same course will be pursued as in those of
Brown and Coppee. The prosecution will prove
their points, get verdict, and the defence will
move for an arrest OF judgment The decision
of the Court of Appeals in Browns case will
thus settle the whole 1t is believed that the
Court will sentence all the prisoners to be hong
ON the same day
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
The ClerkshIp.

The Petersburg Intelligencer nominstes Mr.
Dewitt, editor of the Richmond ludex, for the
Clerkship OF the House of Delegate, Mr.. Tucker,
the late Clerk, having declined reelection
We have no personal acquaiL lance with Mr.. De
witt, but forming our estimate of him from his
paper we heartily second the motion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
To L. MARIA OHILp.

Phil, the negro Of Mr.. Allstadt, who was
compelled by Capt Brown to assist in making
the loopholes through the walls of the engine
Lonse, was arrested and conveyed to Jail on the
charge of sympathising with the insurgents =
He was on the 3lst lying very i'll, and died OF
pneumonia, though it is said bis sickness was
caused by fright.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08

~ We are requested to state that Messrs. L.
II. Hull and Hamilton Wilson were appointed
delegates to the Richmond Convention, By the
Opposition meeting il highland. The Secretary
of the meeting accidentally omitted their names
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
MAGNUS S. CEASE


W0ULD respectfully call the attention Of the CIT
w liens of taunton and vicinity TO his large and
en- irely new stock of FALL GOODS. which he Is now
receiving and opening, consisting of Water Sugar and
Soda Crackers. PcnIcs Rasins, Figs, Currants, Cit
ron, Dates, Prunes, English Walunts Filberts, Al
monds, Ground Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Lemons, Oranges,
Sardines, and Candies Of every description
Also FANCY Goops, FRENCH CANDIES, CAKES AND
TOYS
ssss Wedding parties furnished at the shortest
tice, and on the most reasonable terms.
Also Fresh Peaches, HOLSTERS, Pickles, Catchups.
&C., &c.
He will sell on reasonable terms, and respectfully
collects share Of patronage. -.
~ Candy sold at JVh0lesa!s and Retail
Staunton, Nov. 8, 1883,
A DESIRABLE HOUSE AND LOT FOR
II SALE.-As commissioner appointed by decree
fths Circuit Court of Augusta County rendered at
its November term, 1869, in the cause of Malnda
Brightwell &C.. %. Ptolemy Brightwels heirs &C.,
shall, Monday, the lath Of December. 1859, in front
of the premises in the of Staunton, proceed to
sell, to the highest bidder House and Lot be-
longing to the estate of the late Ptoemy Brightwe
The house is of brick, situated on Main street
adjoining the Methodist Church lot and is very con-
venent place of residence for o business man.
TERMS $50 much of the purchas. money in hand
as will pay the charges and expenses of sale and the
balance in six, twelve and eighteen months the pur-
chaser giving bonds and good security.
Nov. .. lS59-tds. ALEX. d. FULTZ, Conn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08

A late Utah paper mentions the arrival Of a
company OF European saints, who came in fifty
six wagons, and numbered about four hundred
souls, mostly from Scandinavia. There were
six deaths and three births on their journey of
three months through the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
Rockbridge Agricultural Fair.

The Rockbridge County Agricultural Society
have determined To hold Fair at Lexington on
the 2Srd and 24th lust. A list of premiums is
published 10 the Lexington papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08

az The correspondence between Mrs. Child
and Gov. Wise, Published in another column,
will be read with interest. The Governors let
ter is in excellent taste.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08

az See the Advertisement of Mr.. ]. T
Harry in another column, We have examined
specimens of his work aud regard his compound
as very valuable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
= IcaI AnYERTIs EMENTs.,-Th under

r EGAL ADVERTIS EN- NTS.,- . ,s;s un Tate
IL signed hereby give nosiGe 'HS' cbs U Orders
aney osbsr LEGAL advertisements unless the parties m
tsrssed sgree to pay for them at our regular adxers
;ng rates nor Wi, they certify to the pa5sca'On
such advertisements unless they are Paio aOr M
HIs 5srson T6ey are forced take this position
from the fact that they rarely get any
for such advertising and when they do are iorceu "
take half-pay or nothing, 20 c,a..ator.
NICHE CO., Props Vindicator
Staunton, Sept. 9, 1889.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
More Cabbage,

Mr.. James W. Hudson, of Christians Greek
and Mr.. Joseph Mann, OF Oakland, have favored
Us with several remarkably large heads OF cab
bage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
100 ACRES OF LAND NEAR SrAU

100 ACRES OF LAND NEAR STAUN.
luz TON FOR SALE-As trustee 10 deed execu.
ted by Samuel E. Clarke and wife to me- on the 2Sth
day of September 1852 offer for sale very desira-
Bile farm lying within three miles of Staunton on the
Mt Scion road, and adjoining David Fultz, and 9TH
The tract contains about l02 Acres The prnef>
pal part oft is cleared and in fine state of cuiya-
tion The buildings pretty good and thsre Is an
ORCHARD of several hundred very choice fruit trees
upon the place, which in a few years will be the.
source of a large income to its owner. If not sold
privately before FRIDAY, the 2stk dsy o October, 1885,
will then offer 1t at public auction, the premises
This property must be aold to meet pressing debts
and bargain may be had in it.
TERMS Enough ready money to pay expenses Of
sale and discharge judgment lien of about $500 In
favor of u. II. Peck. and j. @. Webb. negotiable
note for S270 more, with interest added at 90dayS-
These sums will constitute the hand payments. On
$500 OF the balance credit will be given as follows.
to wit: On $500 till April lst 1861, on 5000 till A
pril ls 1864 on $500 n April lst 1863 and on 5000
till April lat 1854. In respect to the residue such
credit as may agree upon with the purchaser. The
title is unquestionable but shall only convey with
special warranty and retain the yendor'slien.
GEORGE w IMB0DEN, Trust
Oct. A, 1859
D 9 will also sell, On SATURDAY, tile 2sM
i Ne ddyof October, 1859, in Staunton. il
not previously sold privately, HOUSE and LOT
conveyed to me in the same deed, known as the "Bs-
ker House," near y. M. Taylor's residence Terms
easy. .3ssf GEO. W. IMB0DEN, Trust.
Oct. 4. 1859. NJ Yh