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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
Candidates for the LEGISLATURE.

We publish in another column communica-
ton urging the Importance of union and harmo-
ny among the Wings and Americans, especially
in regard to the selection of candidates for the
Legislature. OF course there is no man in the
county so eager for Legislative honors that he
would be willing to distract the party at this par
ticularly, propitious juncture. We will heartily
support any man but the man who would take
such position. Let it be understood on all
hands that but three will be on the track, and
let those three be selected at the March Court
At one of the Democratic meetings on Saturday
it was resolved to run no Democratic candidates
for the Legislature. 1t will be remembered,
however, that Mr.. Jacob Baylor says that there
is a standing resolution to run candidates at ere-
ry election. If they are disposed to rescind this
resolution for once, it is plain that there is some
object to be accomplished by doing so. We
call upon our friends, therefore, to beware OF the
Trojan horse. Let Us not be seduced into 'free
fights" by Democratic promises to hold of. Il
they would not believe Us in regard to the Con
gressional election, but preferred to get up
Convention, they need not expect US to trust
them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
Meeting i'm Rockbridge.

The Wings and Americans of Rockbridge
held meeting on the 7th, to ratify the nomina.
ton of Messrs, Goggin, Wiley and Preston
VIM. Houstin, Esq, of Brownsburg, presided,
and W. W. Lewis acted as secretary. The res
olutions were presented by James D. Morrison,
Esq, of Kerr's Creek, and speeches were made
by Messrs. Alphonso Smith, R. T. Barton and
r. L. Doyle. The meeting also nominated Col.
S. Med. Reid and Andrew Patterson, Esq, as
candidates for the House of Delegates. and re-
commended Samuel Goode, Esq, of Bath, as the
candidate to represent the District in the State
Senate. Better nominations could not be made.
We trust that Highland and Bath, as we'll as
Rockbridge, viii give Mr.. Goode an efficient
support. He is gentleman OF high order Of
Intellect, and everyway qualified for seat in
the Senate. Delegates were appointed to Sen
storisl Convention at Bath O. r., should it be
shought necessary to hold one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
MIR. Letcher and the Ruffner Pamphlet.

In his speech on Thursday, MIR. Letcher en-
deavored to relieve himself of the responsibility
for the enormous sums OF money paid for the
printing of valueless public documents, by plead
ing that he did not vote for having the printing
done, but did vote for paying the bill after the
work was done. Has Mr.. Letcher, we beg &c
enquire, always acted upon the same principle
Does he know anything of certain "kunnei
pamphlet" the printing Of which he DID Vote
for, but for which after the work was done, ne
refused to pay9 Or does Mr.. Letcher act upor
one principle when money comes out OF MS OWL
pocket, and upon another when it comes out o
the public crib? Mr.. Letoher refused to pay
bis proportion of the expense of publishing thu
Ruffner pamphlet, on the ground that it wa
not printed as it was delivered. Now we have
heard it asserted that Mr.. Letcher actually CIR
culatsd these pamphlets among the people in 10
IT. Did he do it2 If the sentiments Of the pam
phlet suited Mr.. Letcher so well that he dlssem
mated them by his own hand, is the plea ina
he now brings forward that the printed speech
differed SO materially from the speech as deiiV
cred as to justify him in repudiating the prin
ter's BILL altogether candid
We confess that Mr.. Letcher would have ele
waited himself much higher in our estimation
and we doubt not in the public estimation, If
instead of endeayoring to get out of his endors
ment of DIR. Ruffner's aDti-slayery and separa
ton sentiments by all sorts of bubbles, he hat
fiankly admitted that he did heartily concur
with DR.. Ruffner in 1s47, but that his views
had since been as honestly changed. The fac
is Mr.. Goggin forced him to admit that he hae
delivered speech in the Franklin Society pre-
vious to the publication of the pamphlet, and i
is fair to presume that he is one of those from
whose speeches DR.. Ruffner says his address
was enriched and adorned. How Democrat
who voted ageinst Geo. W. Summers, because
he favored emancipation in 1882, and who dc
nounced and abused him as an abolitionist cal
now vote tor man with such record as John
Letcher's we cannot conceive. In the name o
common honesty-in the name of "Honest John
himself, we ask, how can they do it without
convicting themselves of downright hypocrisy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
The Candidates at Lexington.

Our adyices from Lexington are Of the mos
encouraging character. We learn from undoubt
ed authority, that more complete triumph was
never achieved in debate than Goggin achieved
over Letcher; and what is still better he inspired
his party with the utmost enthusiasm. Wings
Americans and Democrats expressed themselves
10 the warmest terms of compliment and sppro-
baton. We understand that when Mr.. Goggir
visited Washington College the students over
whelmed him with applause, and drew from him
most happy iaprOmptu speech. AT the Insti-
tute vote was taken and Goggin was elected
by majority of 80. The 6res of 1910 are burn
ing in RoCkbridge, end Goggin is bound to kim
die them wherever he goes.
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The snecial Session.

The special session of the United States SEN
ate, which commenced on the 4th, closed on
Thursday last. a variety OF executive business
was transacted, and the following Presidential
nominations were confirmed, amongst others
Joseph Holt, Esq of Kentucky, late Commission
er of Patents, as Postmaster General; Mr.. Nc
Lane, OF Maryland, as Minister to Mexico; e1-
Senator Jones, of Iowa, as Minister to Bogots
John Petit, OF Indiana, Chief Justice Of Kansas
Bartholomew Fuller, of North Carolina, Fifth
Auditor of the Treasury. The Cass- Herran
treaty was ratified, with some amendments
which it is supposed New Granada will agree
to; thus removing one of the diplomatic COM
plications with South American Republic,
which has been adjourned for three years, and
has been source of much anxiety.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
SPRING TRADE.
Elicit &c DREWRY,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEADERs IN
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,

No. II Pearl St., Richmond, Va.
WYE have the pleasure of offering to the merchants
w of Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee the
largest and best stock of DRY GOODS we have ev
er been able to exhibit
Combining our business principally to piece goods
we have bestowed much time and labor to get up q
first rate stock and feel satisfied that house in this
country can offer better selected stock OF
English and American Prints
Fancy printed Lawns Jaconets and Cambrics,
Fine French and English 0rgandice and Challies,
Fancy Bersges, Delaines and Valentias,
Robes of every style in lawns Jaconets, Organizes,
Bereges, Challies and DeLains,
Silks, Poplins, Check d'Ecoss, Millainas,
Satin Striped Bereges,
Layilla Cloths, Debages, &c.
In White Cambrics, Swiss Muslins, Irish Linens,
&C., we have Of our own importation large stock
which we will sell lower than we have ever been able
to do before
In goods for gentlemen and boys wear, our stock is
very large and varied, and cheap we have ever
been able to sell them.
We have an extra large stock of goods for Negroes,
such as
German and Scotch Linen Burlaps
Farmers Drills Linen Ducks,
Heavy Cotton Twills and Cottonades,
Plaid and Striped Domestics,
Plaid and Striped 0znaburgs,
Dennis, &c.
To all of which we ask special examination by the
trade. We are determined to meet the market prices
North or South, with we'll established houses.
Elicit & DREWRY.
Richmond, March Is, lS5S.-ta$5
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

VIRGINIA TO WIT:-Ata Court continued
and held In Augusta County at the Courthouse,
on Friday the 4th day of March, 1859.
The Court doth appoint the following freeholders of
the County as Commissioners TO superntend the cleo.
ton to be held on the 14th day of April next, for
Judge of the Supreme Court Of Appeals, and also to
Superintend the general election to be held on the
fourth Thursday in May next, for the election of 9
member of Congress and the several State Officers
that may be to elect And the Court doth also sp-
point the officers hereinafter named to conduct the
said election at the Courthouse, and at each other
place Of Voting in this County, to wit:
C3rrt-houss.- Joseph Smith, J. Wayt Bell, Thorn
ton Berry, Henry Harrison and VIM. NJ. Tate, Com
missioners, and George A. Armentrout, Officer
District No. 2-William w. Donaghe, John Trim.
BILE, Albert ]. CARRIER, Judson Mccoy, and VIM. q.
Slanker, Commissioners and E. N. Cushing, Officer.
Aiddlebroot. -William R. Dunlap, Samuel K. Kerr
VIM. Thompson, James A. g. Scott E. Hogshead,
Commissioners, and A. B. Lightner, Officer.
otgigsoiNs.3Jaeob KSnEle Jr., Robert Young,
GreenoiLk-Wm. f. Smith, VIM. Hess, John Mer.
rift, ]. B. Shultz and Lewis Bumgardner, Commis-
sioners, and John Towberman, Officer.
Stuarfs Dratt.-Hugh G.. Guthrie, John n: Hunter,
John Brooks, Adam McChesney and Jasob Van Lear,
Waynes6oro.-John ]. Bell, VIM: Patrick, Hugh
Commissioners, and A. n Dollhouse, Officer
FishersUiUs- Franklin McCue, John Hamilton. Jno
VI. Gutnrle, SaInuel mcCune anu ~. w. GOineI, Som'
missioners, and Elijah Bsteman Officer.
NslO H1ps.-George G. Robertson Jacob Cofman,
Nat Kerr Samuel Coiner, Jr., and VIM. r. Roberts,
Commissioners, and j. D. Hanger, Officer.
Mt. Merdian.-James w. Crawford. Benjamin
Byerly, James johnson, James A. Patterson and A
BRAN Mohler, Commissioners, and Benjamin Craig,
Officer.
Mt Sidney.-Addison Hyde, VIM. Crawford VIM.
Brufey, John G. McCue and Thomas Burke, Commits
sioners, and John Il. Crawford, Officer.
Spring HiN.-Theophilus Gamble Jacob Crist Jno.
Rime and B. Herring, Commissioners, and o. D.
Poe, Officer.
Mt. Solon.-Dauiel Forrer, Alex. R. Bell James T.
Clarke John ]. Cupp and David Kyle, Commissioners,
and s. NJ. Crawford Officer.
CsurchoiUe.-James Wilson, Bailey Dunlap, Henry
Sterrett, John NJ. Huff and Harvey Bare Commission
ers, and K. p. Eubanks, Officer.
.Swoopes Dspot-Samuel q. Bell, Washington
Swoope, Sr, George Shuey, Jacob Baylor and A. G.
Wayland, Commissioners, and Washington Swoope,
Jr., Officer. :,
Miway.-W. t. Rush, John 3. Carson. A. NJ.
Moore James Henry, and Jamison d. McGuffin, Com
missioners, Horace A. Henry, Officer.
Newport-Henry Stewart, James j. Martin, Or.
John McChesney, James Berry, and Thomas Steele,
Commissioners and A. 8. Turk, Officer.
Dssrfsld-Wm. Guy, VIM. w Montgomery, Renix
Hodge, J. Mann, and Dr. McCutchen, Commissioners,
and Edwin Montgomery, Officer.
Ordered that the Clerk publish, for three weeks the
foregoing appointments in the two newspapers pub
llshed in Staunton. A Copy Teste
March Is, '59-St. WIN. A. BURNETT, u. U.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
Gogyin a nuuce Z

From the accounts given of Mr.. Goggin's
speeches in the papers and in street conversation
by our Democratic friends, 1t is plain that the
man who once enjoyed reputation all over the
State second to no man in it as powerful popu-
lar speaker, has been afflicted with softening
of the brain, and is now in the condition ascrib-
ed to Mr.. Letcher, by the Enquirer, before his
nomination-"defcient in mental capacity" 1t
is certainly desirable to give Mr.. Letcher the
prestige of victory at the start but there is such
a thing as setting the ooslter too deep. We
have no doubt Mr.. Letoher entertains very
different opinion of Mr.. Goggin's abilities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SPLENDID ESTATE FOR SALE.

A SPLENDID ESTATE FOR S.ALE.-The
"A subscriber having determined to make change
IN his business offers for sale the valuable racof land
called s'LOCUST HILL" on which he now re-
sides lie believes he hazards little in saying that il
is one of the most beautiful, fertile apd desirable es.
ates in the county. 1t is situated on the wsers Of
Lewis Creek four miles east of Saunton. The tract
contains abouN5OO Acres Rood of which lies
WELL and is arabic and productive. would suit well
to divide into two farms as il was originally in two
tracts There are about three hundred and twenty
acres of cleared land and the balance heavily tmbered
The land is well set in grass only what is in crop and
in high state Of improvement The soil is remarka.
BILE for its fertyapd adaptation to every agricultural
production suitable TO climate such as wheat, rye,
oats, corn, potatoes, clover timothy &c, and fruit Of
every description. There is young Orchard Of
following buildings all of which are comparatively
new and Of the first order; BRICK MANSION,
with nine rooms; a large and commodious BANK
BARN, Courthouse, Icehouse, Clearinghouse, stone
dairy, and we'll Of good and never failing water.
more detailed description ofthe property is deem.
ed unnecessary as any one desiring to purchase will
of course, examine the property for himself.
Terms made very easy, Is. L. REID.
March Is, $50.
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Tba Alhemarle District.

For several months past the Democracy OF
the Albemarle Congressional District have oeen
in stew over the selection of a successor TO the
Hon. Paulus Powell 1t seems to have been
understood, or supposed, that Mr.. PoWeli wouid
not be a candidate for reelection, and Mr..
Shelton F. Leake took the field at an early day.
Mr.. John Goode, of Bedford, was also called up
on to become candidate, but declined 10 run
without the endorsement of a Convenuon.-
Then followed series of letters in the newspa'
pers, from Messrs. Powell, Leake and Goode,
filed with examinations and re-criminations.-
Finally, however, all parties settled down IN Inc
determination to hold Convention. On MOD
day. the 18th inst, the Democracy of Albemarle
had meeting to appoint delegates, when a
most unexpected event occurred. The Poweil
men complained of unfairness, and, boiling from
the meeting, addressed letter to MIR. Powell
inviting him to become an Independent oandl'
date. This letter, dated the 9th, and signed by
twenty-fo gentlemen, three ofwhom,we learn
were the Democratic candidates for the Legisla'
ture at the last election, says
"Tbe action of the Democratic meeting held
in Albemarle on yesterday, in which your con-
sent to the convention was wholly ignored ;
an insidious and unfair assault made upon your
efficiency as public man the voice of the mi
nority stihed against earnest and prudent pro-
tests; the refusal to appoint delegates by fair
and unobiectionable course the denial OF the re-
quest. that the people be allowed to appoint
their delegates in district meetings; taken IN
connection with the arbitrary manner by which
the delegates were appointed, and the direct IN
structions to them all to vote for Shelton +.
Leake, satisfy US, that so far as Albemarle coun'
try is concerned, fair convention will not be
heidi
Mr.. Powell, who was in Charlottesville at the
time, promptly responded, and said:
81 am assured that minority of the Demo
cratic party of Albemarle, respectable for mum
bers, character and position, preferred my can
didacy to that of Mr.. Leake-that that minority
demanded to be heard in the convention and
were denied the privilege, and, that animated
by the spirit of resistance to tyranny, they with
drew from the meeting and refused to abide It's
action. In addition to this, the door OF the con-
yention was rudely slammed in my face by the
announcement that the meeting was re-
Spouse to the call for convention made
by Mr.. Leake, whilst the covert and un'
manly allusion to me as an inefficient party lead
err, was q declaration calculated to humllitate
me, and to produce the impression on the peo'
pie of the district, that l. at least, was unworthy
to receive the nomination"
He therefore aoeeded to the invitation, and
announced himself candidate. The Leake mer
have called meeting for March Court to con
slider the state of affairs. 1t is understood that
there will be no Wing candidate in the District
The Charlottesville Jetfersonian reads Mr.
Powell out of the Democratic party, but the
Richmond Enquirer sand the. Examiner sustain
his course
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
The Judicial Election.

The last number of the Rockingham Register
contains leading editorial article on the approach
ing Judicial election, which receives our hearty
approval, and, we are sure, will be endorsed by
all right thinking men. We regret that we nave
not space for the entire article, but the reader
can Judge of its spirit by the following extract
"If. in an evil hour, the people should even
so far forget the true principles applicable toJu'
dcisl elections and functions as to elect Judges
on political grounds it will not be long before
Judges will make decisions on political grounds,
and the very foundation of society will be sha-
ken. if not oyerthrown. In free country an
upright, independent and able Judiciary Is the
palladium, not merely of civil rights, DIT OF
political liberty Let party politics once intrude
themselves on the bench, and there will be no
security for the rights OF person or property,
Good legislation is a good thing, but sound
and honest exposition and administration OF the
law, is better thing. Let the laws be ever so
wise, unless they are wisely and honestly ad-
ministsred, they will avail nothing. Let the
people once lose confidence in the Courts, and
society will be shaken to its centre, and revoiu-
ton must and will soon follow.
SIT is to be hoped, then, that all good citiIens
will now, and through Oil future uihe, ro"
down all attempts by demagogues to drag down
the ermine ofjustics into the mlre OF party pol
itics."
We shall hereafter have something to say
ourselves on the election of Judge. An the
mean time we would remind our readers that ii
will take place on Thursday, the 14th Of Apr'l
merit aud that it is an election of more importance
than many others which cause more popular
excitement. Having no connection with party
politics, those who feel interested only in the
strifes of partizans may be disposed to under
rate its magnitude. But, surely, when our citi-
zens remember that the judge then to be chosen,
is to decide, and may exert controlling infiu-
ence on questions affecting the life, liberty and
property of every citizen, they will not close
their eyes to the solemn and responsible duty
which rests on each and every one of them, to
take care that wise and proper selection is
made. Let every voter then, be prepared to
discharge his duty to his country on the 14th
day of April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
serenading the Caudidates.

On Thursday night last, both the candidates
for Governor were serenaded by their respective
friends. The Sax-horn band drew together {
ooncourse of citizens in front of the Virgins
Hotel. Mr.. Goggin came out in response to thu
loud calls made upon him, and retarned hi
thanks for the compliment in few handsome
and appropriate remarks. Mr.. Gilmer, of Able
marie, also made very humorous speech
Not being present at the other demonstration
we are unable to give any account of it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
For the SPECTATOR.
To the wings and Americans OF Augusta.

To the Wings and Americans OF Augusta.
| The time is near at hand when we shall meet
our political adversaries at the polls. We have
seen and heard our noble champion for the gu
bernatorial chair, and we are all prepared to do
battle for him and the cause he SO ably repre-
sents. The enthusiasm of 40 and A is rising
The people are tired of misrule. They feel that
all their interests are suffering from it. They
are burdened with taxation, aud disguised with
the extravaganza andtcorrupton The business OF
the country is paralyzed, and "hard times" is
the universal cry.
Let every man then do his duty in the coming
contest. Let all be ready to work and to make
sacrifices for the success of the great cause in
which we are engaged. Above all let there be
no divisions among US. Let US be warned by the
example of our adversaries-true to their In
stincts in regard to the spoils, they now have
i've candidates seeking one vacant seat IN Con-
gressl
Let our friends show no such prurient ambi-
ton Let our motto be, the success OF the cause,
not the success of men. Let US keep our ranks
close. Let US show to the Democracy that high
or motives than the lust for Office animate Wings
and Americans! Let spirit of self.abnegation
animate all.
1t will be proper at the March Court to nomi-
nate three candidates for the Legislature. We
should avoid splits in our columns. Leave to
the Democracy the monopoly of "free fights !"
Whilst they say it would be unfair for the OPP
position to slip candidate into Congress through
their divisions, they-or some of them-avow
their purpose to slip Democrats into the Legisla-
ture, if, by our divisions, we shall give them the
chance. Let us disappoint them by having no
divisions amongst ourselves.
1t would be best if possible, to have the old
representatives once more in the field. They
have done well, and they should receive tine
plaudits of their constituents. All of them are
anxious to retire. but in view of the great inter.
ests now at stake, the people ought to require
them to serve one term more. Then they can
be released from the cares of Office. Every one
is satisfied with them. If they will run there
will be no divisions, and old Augusta will, we
trust, march up, with fearless step, to the dis
charge of her duty, and give majority OF 1000
to Goggin and the cause of Constitutional free
doml tpe
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Our Congressional Candidates.

One of the Rockingham aspirants for Congress,
sional honors thinks that the time has came for
q Newman. Another is very much Harris'd a
bout the state of things. a third thinks it time
the Democracy should give the word forward
Martz!" One of the Augusta men thinks the
Wings deserve to be hayed alive, and therefore
that Skinner is in demand. The other Angus.
to gentlemen is for Harmanizing difficulties
How it viii come out Luoifer only knows. o =
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Delegates for Harrisonburg

Democratic meetings were held in the first
and second magisterial Districts on Saturday
last, and delegates appointed to the Harrison
burg Convention on the S0th, We are eonstrain.
ed to say that these meetings did not give salts.
faction to all the Democrats. Some of them
havesbeen open and loud ia their foundations,
and declare that the meetings were held before
the appointed hour. We know. nothing about
the mattar