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The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-05-04

A gentleman on a steamboat
asked the clerk, who came TO
collect the passage money, L
there was any danger OF a
,)v up, as ths steam am made
snch q borridnoi ;e? "Not the
least said the clerk, ''unless you
refuse TO pay your fare"
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-05-04
SLAVE EMIGRATION I

TEXAS. During January.
February and March of The
present year, no less than two
thousand six hundred and nine
ty.lwo slaves were landed in
Galveston, by steamer, on their
way to plantation life in differ
ent parts Of the State. They
were worth, it is estimated,
s2, $4,000. BY land routes
Of course, the nu nber wer lnh-
nitely larger. The Galveston
Civilian puts an estimate at ten
times that number.
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-05-04

How TO Go lr.-Go it strong
in your praise ofthe absent
Some of it will be sure to get
around
Go it strong when you make
up love with pretty widow.
More people have erred by too
little than too much in this par
Go it strong when t4kiDg up
contributions for charitable pur~
pose. 1t will pay.
Go it strong when you make
a public speech. Nine people
out Of ten never take any allu-
sion unless it cuts like a short
handled whip or a rhinoceros
cowhide.
Go it strong when you adj
vertise. Business is like arti>
checture-its best supporters
are full columns.
Go it strong and pay the
the printer. Never grudge him
his price. Recollect it is he
who brings customers to your
very door, who otherwise would
never discover your where
abouts.
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-05-04

There are two things which
the Americans, with all their
ingenuity, have never been able
make equal to a Frenchman-
one is a boot, and the other a
loaf of bread.
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-05-04

ltisa good rule always to back
your friends and face your enc
mics.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
To COrresDOndents.

We must again be allowed to say word to
correspondents. For months our columns have
been crowded with communications, to the ex-
olusion of general news of more interest to a
large portion of our readers than the merits or
dement's of candidates for the public offices OF
this county, and the cry is, still they come
Now, with every disposition to accommodate
the friends of the various candidates, we cannot
afford to do SO at the expense of that large class
of subscribers who live outside the county of Au-
gusta, and who, therefore, feel no interest what
ever in the local elections. Articles written for
the newspapers in such times as these should be
brief and to the point-especially when so many
gentlemen are disposed to indulge in writing
We of course allude to no particular writer, but
request all to be moderate in length when so
many desire to be accommodated. Candidates
for the various offices who may feel called upon
to answer interrogatories, will oblige Us, and
probably benefit themselves by responding cate
uOrioallv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
TIE TEXAS FRONTIER WAR.-A Washington

TIE TEXAS FhosrlER WAR.-A Washington
correspondent says:
Among the papers communicated by the P esi.
dent in answer to the resolutions Of The S-na q
concerning the alleged hostiliiies ON the Ri
Grande, is a letter from General Twiggs. tne
Commander Of the Department of Texas, dated
March %, 1859, some Time after the commence
'nent of these troubles, in which he says -
There is not, Dor ever has been, any danger OF
Mexioans crossing on our side of the river to
plumber or disturb the inhabitants; and the out
cry on that river for troops is solely to have an
expenditure OF the public money. At every post
that has been abandoned in Texas, an outcry has
been raised, and plenty OF Indian signs seen,-
The citizens 10 the vicinity of these posts are
very unwilling to lose the opportunity of hand
ling portion OF the money necessarily expend-
ed hy the government and troops"
This plain statement tells the whole story, and
discloses the purpose Of all the recent clalnor.-
1t may be true that outrages have been commit
ted on the Rio Grande, but they are rraceab e
not to Mexicans or Indians, but to citizens of
Texas, under the leadership OF Corinas who is a
Texan himself. Yet the Governor of that State
informs the Secretary OF War shat Texas has
been invaded, and demands the "interposition If
the Federal arm" for her relief
Before Governor Houston left the Senate of
the United States, he advocated withdrawal
of the United States troops from Texas, upon
the ground that she was able to protect herself,
and the presence OF the troops was Injurious to
the population. His opinion appears to have
changed very suddenly, and his letter to the
War Department is more remarkable for what
it withholds, than for what is bunglingly ex-
pressed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
From Europe.

The steamer New York arrived at New York
on the 18th inst. The London papers of the
23d nit. are received by her.
Advices from Rome say the Pope holds in
readiness with a m0tu prOposio, already signed,
realizing his promises made at Gaeta, but before
promuIgating it demands that the patrimony OF
ST. Peter be guaranteed him.
The Electoral Committee at Florence recon-
mends annexation to Piedmont as the only pro
granme which candidates should profess.
Austria hss conceded the Jews right to bold
real estate.
Rumors were current of an address, which was
attributed to King Victor Emanuel, calling Ma
pies and Sicily to an Instruction.
The armament preparations in Piedmont are
being accelerated.
A congregation held at the Vatican had deci-
ded that the King of Sardinia shall not be ex-
communicated, whatever political events may
supervene.
A report was current that plot against the
Emperor Napoleon had been discovered
A Madrid dispatch says the garrison at Aellil-
la had made sort:e, mourning loss on the
Spanish OF 33 killed, 146 wounded, and 81 miss
ing.
The Spanish press are unanimous in their de-
mand for an energetic policy to be pursued by
the Government against Morocco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
StauntOn LYceum.

A correspondent urges the organization
of the ''Staunton Lyceum," and with view te
the permanent establishment of such an assoca
ton, asks that meeting of those friendly to the
enterprise be held on Friday night next, 10 the
room over the County Court Clerks Office. The
writer hopes, and we unite in the wish, that the
meeting may be attended by men whose infu-
ence will insure the success of the effort to or
ganize once more an association for the mutual
improvement of its members.
We trust the proposition OF Our correspondent
will meet with an encouraging response.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
For the SuectGtor.

Messrs Editors THE Judgeship seems to be
the only question that is now exercising the
minds OF your many correspondents. But We
must remember we have other important Off
GERS to elect, and among them the Sheriff is not
by any means the least important. There are
Eight or nine candidates, believe; and know
ing them all personally to be gentlemen of the
highest grade, have nought to set down in
malice against any one OF them. But to the vo
tiers of the lower end of the county, where he is
not 80 well known, would say if you want a
man tor Sheriff. free from all combination, an n-
dust ious, energetic. business lpan, John j. La
rev is that man. He has acted as Constable i'll
the Greenville district for the last eight years
receiving in his last election every vote, except
four cast in the district, showing that the voters
of the district appreciate his services as public
officer. He has, moreover, gained the reputa-
tlon OF ing not only good collector, but
prompt in paying over all dues.
| say this much in justice to Mr.. Larew, with
out his knowledge, and to call the attention OF
the voters of the lower end to a man worthy in
every way of their SURFACES, and one who, from
his modesty and independence, will not annoy
them electioneering for their votes
VOTER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
For the Spectator

l0essrs. Editors In our vicinities the ques
ton about who is 10 be our next High Sheriff
is attracting no little attention and interest anG
the matter, with our good neighbors, is to know
one important consideration on the part of the
present aspirants (now Qandidates) for the OF
fee: Will Messr~, James NJ Lillsy, John ]. La
rev. Henry Fl. Peck, Peter G. Steel, William
G. Sterrett, Thomas P. Wilson, either Of them
if elected to the office of HIGH Sheriff, employ
the present Sheriff or any of his deputies tol
deputies dariug the next term OF Sheritfaitys-
We want a direct response from the gentlemen
We hope they will lei their reilly be Yes or No
II they or any o them, will explicit, state thei
DETERMINATION rs IL whether tneg Will employ
The present Size ii any of his deputies. during
the next term oi Se,ffhty. is vii relieve ma
ny anxitus lnind~, AID d7t4rmlue the course q
numerous voters al bong M'dd'e River and
NaRrH MOUNTAIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

We are informed, says the Augusta Consti
nationalist, on what we regard as reliable au
thorty, that the hotels in Charleston will charge
five dollars per day, for board during the sit
ting OF the Democratic National Convention
We hear it stated also that this charge will com
mence several days before the Convention con
venes. The opinion prevails that the Conven
tion will be in session from two to three weeks
The expense, therefore, for board alone, will be
about one hundred and fifty dollars for each del
egate in attendance. Visitors to Charleston
will, of course be charged the same price.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
Very Discreditable.

The Charleston papers confirm the statemen
that IS day will be the established price fol
board at the hotels of that city during the hold
ing of the Democratic National Convention
We are very much surprised to see the confirm
alton of a fact so discreditable to q Southern
city. 1t would have been more in keeping with
the well known and often boosted hospitality O
the Southern people, if the Convention had beer
entertained free OF expense. Sach an attempt
to gouge has never before been known at the
South, and can only be accounted for on the
hypothesis that the hotel keepers are not ma
tives to the manor born."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

THE SHoEMAKERs' STRIKE "A correspondent
Of the New York Journal Of Commerce, writing
from Boston respecting the shoelnakers' strike
communicates the following interesting facIs:
"The boot and shoe manufacturing interest in
Massachusetts, is supposed to be that yielding the
largest income. The annual sales in good yea
amount to some $60,O0O,OOO There are from
forty thousand to fifty thousand persons employ
ed in manufacturing these goods; or say TWEEN
tyfourth part of all the inhabitants of the State.
You will thus not wonder at the mo small stir
among this large class, when its real or financial
interests are touched. These people are also
found in considerable numbers in southern New
Hampshire and Maine, and elsewhere in the
Eastern States. Many manufacturers of shoes
of our acquaintance have become wealthy. but
not more in proportion than the manufacturers
OF cotton, woollen and other goods. Perhaps
the laborers in all our factories have not been
paid any too much. If those who work on daily
and weekly newspapers are paid better as COM
positors, it must be remembered that it is a
much more difficult art to set types than to
make shoes. Those who live here know very
well that the most of our shoe towns are the
most extreme of any we have in their violence
towards the Southern States and their iustitu-
tons. This is manifested by their votes and by
the Abolition Conventions that are entertained
by them. Now that they are suffering for the
lack of that trade which their bitterness has
driven away, they may be led to ask, ''what
have we gained by waging war upon the dounes-
TIC institutions Of oar sister Sratesa What has
humanity gained2 Aye, how much has she
lost by III For we do not soften mems heart
by raising whirlwind of violence and demurrer
alton against them, but by reason, by good will
and by love-"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
The seWOOIy Horse. -

The "wooly- horse" which was Oh exhibition
at this place last week was bought by two Mr..
Wellers of this county, from the owner Mr..
Paul, of Rockingham, for the sum of $1,000
considered by good judges of mutton and horse
flesh to be dirt-cheap This "wooly horse" is a
genuine article, raised in the county of Rocking
ham, and is one of the most decided curiosities
in the animal line that we have ever seen. We
predict that his present owners will make pile
ont of him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
Death of a Soldier.

The "Winchester Republican" publishes a
brief obituary notice of John G. Davis, who re-
Gently died at Fort Walla Walla, Washington
Territory, of disease of the heart. He belonged
to the 1st Dragons and enlisted in this place a.
bout two years ago. His remains were attend.
ed to their last resting place by squadron OF
Dragons and their officers, with horse fully e.
quipped and led by two buglers, all headed by
the Oh infantry band.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
NoRrH MOUNTAIN,
For he Spectator.

Messss Eaitors:-Tbe types have made sad
havoc w.in my advertisement. Aiter adVerii,-
lug the Reaper thea say. Or tried 20 say II
have supply Of Rspasrs-l mean oickies,
Wheel. Orlnks &c, &e,-st Alder Ulafk' s,
Mr. Ora xiori. Win. Conk'S. New Market, and
at my house. TIE inaHn-cr It was also markell
2mo, which is LETT odF. Please correct AID o.
blige THORNTON BERRY
"a nope lbs Vln4icator, Rock, Reg and
Spin u Democ, acy Will eorreoi the mistakes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
The .sSouthern Conference. -

This disunion enterprise received its quietus
in the House of Delegates on Thursday. The
vote stood ~ for and 80 against sending dele
gates. This decision, we are sure, will BIZ heart.
lily approved by the people generally. Our del
egates, of course, voted for Mr.. Baroour's reso-
lntions and against the Conference
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
Baltimore Conference.

The Baltimore Annual Conference, which was
in session in Winchester during the past week,
have fixed upon Stanton as the place for
the assembling of the next Conference. They
will be welcomed with the same cordial hospi-
tally which was extended to them on q former
occasion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

TRANSPARENT ATMOSPHERE Last Saturday
the III : liielt a Newport, T. l.. Was such ira,
people s,1i,ln the city saw disunetl,, with tbe
naked eye, Block Island, 81 miles distant. 81
clearly could This be duue ,nat ne slope Ut the
hills aud color OF the sand wss traced. By the
aid Of glass, the peupe moving about were
seen, and Among other tbiLgs noticed, was the
pushing off of u small boat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
Conference APPOINT ments.

Rev. J. K. Wheeler is the preacher appointed
by the Baltimore Conference for the Staunton
Church. Rev. f. R. Veitch remains presiding
Elder; Rev's. B. W. Smith and W. K. Boyle
Augusta Circuit. Rev. g. G. Brooke late sta
a'on preacher at this place is appointed to Har-
psc's Ferry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

The Harper's Ferry Investigation Committee,
after long deliberation, have formally decided
not to call Gov. Wise before them The minor
ity of the Committee have been very DESTROYS to
have the testimony of Gov. Wise, in order that
the contents of John Browns papers captured
by him might be brought to light; but the ma
iority refuse
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

The CLAY STATUE.-The Inauguration of tht
Clay statue will take place on the 18th of April
The birthday of the illustrious statesman, ani
Benjamin johnson Barbour, of Orange, will b.
the orator OF the occasion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

Letters received from Hayti state that four
teen hundred dollars have been collected 10 Port
au Prince for the benefit of the family of John
Brown.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

CORRECTIONAL letter from Mr.. W. M. Wat
kns, in reference to the message from him to
the recent Wing Convention, delivered by Mr.
Imboden, has been published. Mr.. W. says:
'On parting from Mr.. ImbodeD, elso loosely
said to him-tell the Wings to save the Union,
as had also said to another delegate to their
Convention, then also with rs. As reported 10
the newspapers, he is made Go say that looked
to the Wings to save the Union. In this he
must have misunderstood me, for he is too much
of gentleman to have designedly misrepresent-
ed me-
Mr.. W. is Democrat.
eW Mr.. Imboden publishes letter in the
Enquirer of the 9Th inst, ir explanation of what
he did say in the Convention, in which he says
be did not represent Capt. Watkins as deserter
from his party, but reported truly what he adj
mits in his card he had authorized Mr.. Imboden
to ssy--"tell the Wings to save the Union. y
Mr. Imboden says did not understand him to
rnear that we were to become Democrats, in or
der to save the Union; but that he thought it
was in our power, if prudent counsels prevailed
in our Convention, to initiate movement that
would break down Republicanism. Nor did |
understand, or represent him as abandoning has
party, but as expressing confidence in the old
Wing party, as he knew it and respected it, and
not as it might become, if prostituted by con-
nection with any corrupt or sectional organiza-
tiOn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

O. B. Matteson, Of Congressional bribery no
toriety, has been removed from the Presidency
of the Bank of Central New York, Utica, for al
improper use of the funds of the Bank.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
National Convention.

The Executive Committee at Washington
have called the National Opposition Convention
to meet in Baltimore on the 9th of May.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

LAND SALE.-Prof. Gessner Harrison, princi-
pal OF the LucusI Grove Academy, has receu'ly
purchased Gen. Browns estate in Nelson coun.
ty, Va, three miles from the railroad, at $780,
600
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

R- We are indebted to the Hon. John T.
Harris for a copy of the Report of the Smithso-
MAN Institute and other documents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
China, Glass Il EarthenWare, 81
Richmond March ID, lssO-t2sJuly.
Master COMMISSIONER Office,

March o. 1860.
NIOTICE.-JOs N. Jolitfe and Achilles Pugh,
~ Executors of John Pugh, dec d.. aud others,
Plaintiffs;
IN CHANCERY
Leroy P. Dangerfed, Sen and others. Defendants
In pursuance OF decreta order of the Circuit Court
of Bath county pronounced the October term 1852
in the above mentioned cause, notice is hereby given
the parties Interested that shall proceed 10 execute
SAID order, ut MY office, at Bath Conrt House, on
Thursday, the 18th day of April next. by taking an
account, showing The OF the luds ment hens
aud execnous and their prlorities obtained against
the defendant, Leroy p Daogei field the cider.
q. h. McDANNALD
March Masfer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

Among the recent graduates of the Richmond
Medical College, was James NJ. Armstrong, q
Augusta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
SALE OfVALUABLE PROP

TRUSTEES SALE OfVALUABLEP PROP
i EhTY-By virtue OF deed OF Trust executed u
ME by Oyerton Gibson and James W. Gibson, on the
18th day of August 1906, and duly recorded In the
Clerks Office Of Augusta county Court, and for the
purpose therein stated, shall, on Friday, the 18Th
ddY of Apri 1861 proceed to sell, the premises
Tract of Land containing about 1 10 Acres, adoin-
ing the lands OF Nm. Caldwell, Dr. Dold and others
near Thinking Spring Church. being the same land
lowing personal property:-2 NEGRO BOYS. one
James aged about IL years. at date of Decd 10 head
of Cattle bay Horses. grey Horses, sorrel Hor-
ses one four horse Wagon and one twOhOrse agOn.
The terms will be made the day of sale. the IL
tie to all the properly is deemed unquesonabe but
as trustee will convey only such title as is vested In
me by the deed aforesaid. WIS II. BAYLOR.
March ID, lS6o-tds.-V. copy. Trustee.
nURLIC SALE.-Haviug sold my Farm and
MILL will offer for sale, on Thursday, tie 18th
of March, 1860, 5 or Horses, very fine Cattle,
Cows Farming Utensils OF various kinds, Apple
Mill / Road Wagon, Plantation Wagon, broad
tread and quantity of Household and Kitchen Fur
nitu-e.
Terms made known on day of SALE
March ID, 1850 hOblNoON nANGEh.
NTOTTCE.-I hereby authorize O. E. CLEvE-
IN LAND to &C, as my agent in superinten ding my
affairs with reference to the Farm purchased by me
from said Cleveland and attend to all business for
me with reference to the same.
March ID, lS60-7t. OVERTON CARR.
NOR HIRE.-A NEGRO GIRL, unencumbered,
I aged about Is years-a good house servant
country situation preferred.
March I3, lo6O-2t* JAS. &. COCHnAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13
Alexandria Boot and Shoe Factory.
@. A. BALDWIN &c CO..

MANUFACTURERS DEALERS
BOOTS, SHOES, IND HATS.
IIAVING BY late additions to their stock made it
IL complete in all branches, solicit from mer-
chants examination of their goods, as they are
satisfied of being able to them that the ne
cesslty of going North of the Potomac to purchase
goods in this hue does exist
Alexandra. Va March ID, l,60-ta$200
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-By virtue
IL of a deed of trust aud by direction of the bene-
cary in said trust, will SELL the 3lst dug If his
Month, desirable HOUSE and LOT in the town Of
Middebrook, lately occupied bv Adam Rusmisel.--
The house is large and in very good repair good
lot attached to it, with Stable, Smokehouse and other
necessary out. buildings Possession given immedi-
atey
TERMS Acting lrusteeI will only convey such
title vested in me, but believe it to be good
March 10, 1860. Fl. ii ROBERTSON Trust
. ELLING OFF AT COST!-G. q. YEAKLE
y has on naud very fine assortment OF BREAST
PINS and EAR RNGs which he viii sell at cost. Also
a large lot of Gold LOckets, Finger Rings and
Watch Keys, which will be sold at greatly reduced
prices.
Persons in want of any of the above named articles,
would do Ill to give him CALL as he will guar
great bargains
Marc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

EGAL ADVERTISEMENTS under
IL signed hereby give notice that from this date
they will decline the publication OF Chancery orders
and other legal advertisements unless the parties in
terested agree to pay for them at regular adverts
ing rates nor will they certify the publication Of
such advertisements unless they paid for in ad-
vance, or unless payment is assumed by some respon
sible person. They are forced to take this position
from the fact that they rarely get any compensation
for such advertising and when they do are forced te
take half-pay nothing.
NICHE CO., Props Vindicator.
Stauuton. Sept 9, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-13

~ The STAUNTON SPECTATOR hav-
ing as large circulation as any paper pub
lished in Western Virginia, has no superior
in this section of country as an advertising
Medium.