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The Douglas papers declare that Douglas is
going to carry the masses of the Democratic
party North and South the Democratic oppo-
nents of Douglas say that he cannot get an cleo
toral vote, and that he will be aoiped out in the
South the Black Republican leaders shout
that the disruption of the Democratic party Sc
cures the election of Lincoln beyond doubt. al
though they were sure of it before; and the
Wines, in the midst of this dissension, turmoil,
trouble and danger, appeal to the Conservative
men, every where, to come up in their strength,
work for and vote the Constitutional Union
ticket. and place at the head of the Government.
patriotic statesmen, who will have the will and
the power to aid in subduing discord, restoring
peace to the country, upholdiDg the Constitu-
ton and the Union, and enforcing the Laws
Aler. Gaz.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17
Ladies' Fair.

The Ladies of the M. E. Church held Fair
in Union Hall on last Thursday and Friday
nights. The Hall was beautifully decorated
With wreaths of cedar, and the walls adorned
with pictures. The tables were abundantly sup
piled with substantials, tho refreshments plenti
full, and the fancy articles beautiful and npmer-
GUS. Turner's excellent Cornet Band was pres
ent to cheer and delight the assembled multi
tude with good music. The proceeds we learn,
amounted to the sum of $4,000,
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Public Festival.

At meeting of the Committee appointed to
make arrangements for Picnic at Browns
Spring, near Fishersville, on the first Saturday
in August, it was
Resolued, That the public be invited to par
ticpate in The festivities OF the day, and to re-
quest those who attend to furnish contributions
either in provisions or money, towards defraying
the necessary expenses of the occasion.
Resotoed, That the ladies who have generous
ly contributed to the expense incurred in fur
nlshing the flag to the Augusta Rifles be espe-
cially invited to the Pic mic.
Reso1ued, That band of music be provided
tor the occasion.
Resotoed, That the editors of the newspapers
OF the county be requested to publish these pro-
ceedings, and that a cordial invitation be ex-
tended to them to attend this festival.
W. W. KING, Pres't.
]. D. HANGER, Sec'y.
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The seceders Conyention.

The disanion leaders boast much of the ma
tionality of the Convention that nominated
Breckenridge and Lane. Let Us see for mo-
ment wherein this claim exists.
By their own officially published records, they
had only sixteen delegates from the entire New
England States, and these were all from Massa-
chusetts; Union. loving, God-fearing, Constitu-
tion-supporting Mass achusetts.
OF these sixteen, thirteen were Office holders
or government contractors. The exceptions be-
ing Cushing, Loring and B. F. Butler.
Gushing is after the shoes of the venerable
Chief Justice, whose early death he is deliberate.
ly specializing on. He is to get the place as the
reward for his ''dirty work" at Charleston and
Baltimore. Gushing delivered the first out-and-
out Abolition speech ever made in Congress.
Loring, who put Breckenridge in nomination,
is an ex-aboltion editor of the Garrison school,
and very late convert to the Davis and Cush-
ing democracy.
B. F. Butler is the brother-in-law of the post.
master at Springfield, and made such free-soil
speeches last fall, when democratic candidate for
Governor, as to induce the Executive Committee
to threaten him with withdrawal, unless he
mended his tone.
Whitney, Collector at Boston, Wright, Arm
DRY Superintendent at Springfield, the two Chap
ms, each a postmaster, the Collector at Fall
AHSOi 0AO OCuOL oiAOiolo3 OOuPl Uu0 iCSAuu0 VI
the New England Seceders W. @. N. Swift,
the famous live oak contractor, about whom 80
many spicy things have been proved before the
late Congressional investigating Committees, is
another we omitted to add to the list. For the
particulars about whom see BocockIs report on
the navy yards, the Covode report, &c.
From the great State OF New York, two dele
gates appear to have beer present. Mr.. Bart
lett, who turns out to have been only a substi-
tute, and Schell, Collector of the port of New
York, who will be remembered as an accom-
plice in the Fort Smelling and Willett's Point af
fairs, about which there has been so much COM
plant. From Pennsylvania they claim eight
delegates to have been present casting four votes,
consisting of Baker, Collector of Philadelphia,
McKibbn, naval officer, Browne, Post Master,
York, Marshal, &C., &c. A
From New Jersey, nobody.
From the entire seven Northwestern States,
not one delegate.
1t is true the Convention extended an honor
airy seat to Mr.. Heath, Postmaster at Dubuque,
and it is also true that despatch was read
from the notorious Ike Cook, saying that the
action of the Convention met the approval of
the Illinois Danites. 1t is also true that Frank
lin Steele, the purchaser of Fort Smelling, and
81. NJ. Rice, another accomplice in the enter
prise, afterwards gave in their adhesion to
Breckenridge and Lane; but no elected delegate
to the Charleston Convention from the Great
Northwest participated in the Breckenridge
Convention. Such is its claim to nationality
Richmond WhSg.
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Accident

On Saturday last, when Mr.. VIM. Howell,
who lives below Spring Hill in this county, &C
companied in buggy by Mrs. Kenney, wife OF
VIM. Kenney, .. S. A, was on his way to
Staunton, bis horse took fright about two miles
from town, ran off and threw both out of the
buggy, ipjuring them very much. They were
found by persons coming to town and brought
to Stanton and put under the care of physi-
clans. Mrs. Kenpey had very bad cut in her
forehead, and Mr.. Howell was bruised consider
ably. They were both severely, though not
dangerously bnrt
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Now is the Time to subscribe.

Persons wishing to keep themselves ''posted
up" during the progress of the present exciting
and interesting political canvass wonld do well
to subscribe immediately for the "Staunton
Spectator" Those who wish to advance the
cause in which we are engaged con do so by &C.
curing subscribers for the spectator" Our
list of subscribers is increasing very encouraging
ly, but little etfort on the part of each of our
many friends would cause it to increase much
more rapidly. Who will send the greatest num-
ber2
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What Rockingham Delegate says.

The last Register" contains long communi-
cation from Charles Grattan, Esq, one of the
delegates of Rockingham in the Legislature,
from which we take the following significant ex-
tract:
"Now, sirs, our object is to beat the Repub-
licans, and for one, am willing to see that done
by BELL. Of course, l should prefer Demo
crat, but even supposing the worst phase the
case can assume, we will have Southern man
infinitely preferable to Lincoln, and in all prob
ability, Democrat. How is it to be author
itatively understood who that strong man is
without a general consultation 2 1t surely can
do no harm, it is open to every element of good.
am very decidedly opposed to that double
ticket arrangement, which has been spoken of.
sincerely believe it will lose Us the State
Already see many of the gray-headed fathers
of the Democracy going off because they cannot
remain in a house divided against itself, and
gainst which the Judgment Of heaven has been
pronounced"
There are "many gray-haired fs1hers of the
Democracy" in all portions of this State who
are ''going off because they cannot remain in a
house divided against itself, and against which
the judgment of Heauen has been pronounced
They are national, Union-loying Een, who will
support the ticket of Bell and Everett.
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Washington City, June 4, 1860.

BuoKINeHAM PALACE, June %, 1860.
My Good Friend IL have been much graft
fed at the feeling which prompted you to write
to me, inviting the Prince of Wales to come to
Washington. He intends to return from Canada
through the United States, and it will give him
great pleasure to have an opportunity of testify
ing to you in person that those feelings are fully
reciprocated by him. He will thus be able, at
the same time, to mark the respect which be
entertalns for the Chief Magistrate of great
and friendly State and kindred nation.
The Prince will drop all roya. state on leav-
ing my dominions, and travel under the name OF
Lord Renfrew, as he has done when travelling
on the continent of Europe.
The Princes Oonsorl wishes to be kindly re.
membered to you.
remain, ever, your good friend,
VICTORIA r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17
Eclipse of the Sun.

On Wednesday (to-morrow) the 18th inst,
will occur one of the most remarkable eclpses
of the sun of the present century. 1t will be
visible over the northern part of Africa, the
southwestern part of Asia, all Europe, and over
the most of North America.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17
Visit of the Prince of Wales to washington.

We lay before our readers to-day the letter
addressed to Queen Victoria by the President
OF the United States, and transmitted through
Lord Lyons, along with her Majesty's reply.
1t will be seen that the Prince of Wales will
visit Washington on his return from Canada,
and that during his tour in the United States be
will drop all royal state, and bear the name OF
Lord Renfrew, one of his Scottish titles
To Her Majesty, Queen Victoria Il have
learned from the public journals that the Prince
Of Wales is about to visit your Majesty's North
American dominions. Should it be the inten-
ton Of His Royal Highness to extend his visit
to the United States, need not say how happy
shall be to give him a cordial welcome to
Washington. You may be well assured that
everywhere in this country he will be greeted
by the American people in such manner as
cannot fail to prove gratifying to your Majesty.
In this they will manifest their deep sense of
your domestic virtues, as well as their convic-
ton of your merits as a wise, patriotic and con-
stitutiohal Sovereign.
Your Majestys most ob't serv't,
r Dr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17
Job Printing.

Having made large addition of type of vari,,
kinds to the Job Office of the SPECTATOR,
are better prepared than ever before to do
sc ID work in that branch of business. We are
nos prepared to print almost any kind Of job
in the best style of the art on very short notice
We guarantee the most perfect satisfaction. We
are determined that Stanton shall rival the
Cities In the style of its Job Printing. Send
your orders to the s'SPEorAroR" and they will
be promptly attended to.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17

DOUGLAS IN ALABAMA.-The Huntsville Ad-
vocate, by far the ablest and most influential OF
the two Democratic papers in that city, runs up
the Douglas flag, and ably defends its champions
The 4ancey ticket is more unpopular in that
gentlemans own State than in any other South
OF Mason q Dixon's line, except, perhaps, Geor-
gla, where be is equally well known as disu-
nionist and agitator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17
For tie Spectator.

WILLOW BRANCH, july 10th 1850
Editor Spectator:-ln freedoms land every
where should the 4th OF July be observed with
appropriate ceremonies and festivities. dav
which first heard the glorious Declaration of Tn.
dependence, should awake sentiments of graft
tude in every American bosom. In accordance
with these views, number of philanthropic and
patriotic individuals made arrangements for a
picnic at the All Healing White Sulphur SPRINGS
in Bath, about six miles from Cloverdale. +
was though. fit occasion to present the Sab.
bath School cause, in connection with other ex
ercises. This, without doubt, was an annronri-
ate subject for such a day. The liberties Of a
ao0ndertuJ people were secured as the result of
the doings of the men who put forth that De
claration. The only sure basis on which those
liberties can rest is the virtue and intelligence
of the people. How great the influence of Sab
bath Schools in the formation of these high QUAIL
tiles in the rising generation, which must soon
sustain all the institutions of the country.
Some three hundred persons, perhaps, were
duly assembled on this occasion. The exercises
were opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. May.
The Declaration of Independence was read in an
impressive manner by NJ Morrison, ESQ.,; during
the reading the following lines flashed across my
mind:
War blew the clarion loud and LONG,
Oppression led his legions on,
To battle rushed the patriot throng
And soon the glorious day was won
Each bleeding freeman smiled in death;
Flying he saw his country's foes
And waited by his latest breath,
TO heaven the cheerful paan rose
Content die, for thou art free!
COlumbia-land of liberty.
A very neat and suitable address was then de-
livered by the Rev. Mr.. Wolf, on the subject of
Sabbath Schools. At the close of the address
a number of interesting children were marched
at the command of Mr.. Rhodes, to a table ele-
gantly and sumptuously prepared under the shade
of wide spreading pines. All were afterwards
invited to render due honors to the burdened
table, and all seemed to partake with hearty
good will. Perfecr order prevailed throughout
the whole scene. Old men, young men and
maidens, all were delighted; and pleasant re-
collection of the picnic at the beautiful Healing
Sulphur Spring in Scotchtown Draft will follow
them many days to come. This LAST thought
was partially exempliied in the few merry
SWANS who passed homeward by the relay
house, the antique Cloverdale, and the elegant
mansion of the Wilderness with its picturesque
scenery and charms. All that could be wanting,
even in imagination, to their complete happiness,
was the company of some of the accomplished
young ladies OF Deerfeld and vicinity; but IN
fortunately they had not seen proper to honor
the festive occasion with their presence.
DEERFIELD.
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National Committeeman for Virginia.

- We understand that meeting will be
called for Monday next Court day) of the De-
mocracy of this county favorable to sending Del
egates to the Democratic Convention which
will meet in Charlottesville on the 18th August
We hear, too, that the Hon. Shelton 7. Leake
has promised to be present to address the De-
mocracy, and that the Hon. VIM. Smith will al
80 attend if his health will permit.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
owNp

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF TOWNPAS-
" TURE LOfS.-By virtue of decree of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county the Jnne
term. 1860 in the case Of Edward Dooleys Admir- VS..
Dooley widow, &C., will proceed, on the 10Th dag
e Agust next, in front of the Court House of said
county, 10 sell TWO PASTURE LOTS belonging to
the estate of the said Dooley, containing 3 Acres
each.
These Lots are situated on the Parkersburg road
about mile from the Court House. To persons de.
srous Of purchasing pasture lots, fine opportunity
is here afforded. So
TERMS :-One-fourth of the purchase money in
hand, and the balance upon credit of 6, la and Is
months from the day of sale. For the deferred pay
ments bonds with approved security will be required
and the title retained as ultimate security
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ
NJ. McALEAR, Com'r
TURK & CUSHING, Auc'rs
July II. 1Sb0-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17

The histories of men and parties are best
written alter their death. The late Democrat
ic party is now ready for history. 1t is may
i'm to speak no evil of the dead, but anything
not evil said OF that party would be false. It
did evil and only evil, and that continually. t
was evil in Its birth, evil in IFS life, and evil in
its death. Its first breath was offensive. and it's
last a stench.-Louisuille Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17

BELL AND L1NooLN.--Every day serves to
accumulate evidence of the fact that the present
contest is between Bell and Lincoln--the one
the representative of nationality and the other
of sectionalism. The fighting factions of the De-
nocracy will consume each other, and every vote
for either takes from Mr.. Bell and adds to the rel.
alive strength of Lincoln. The duty of all con-
sentative patriots, of all sections, now is to rally
to the standard of Bell and Everett.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17

The Lynchburg Republican (Denocratic) says
that the Cotton States seeded from the Dem.
ocratio Convention on principle-Virginia did
pos. This is the whole truth, and there is no
use in denying it," This accounts, then, for the
fact, that it is perfectly immaterial who is
voted for--Breckinridge or Douglas. One set
OF Electors will do-and whoever gets the most
votes, the Electors will vote for him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17

To THE NATIONAL DEMOCRACY OF VIRGINIA.
Acting under the authority lately vested in
me by the National Democratic Executive Com
lnittee, | earnestly request those Democrats
throughout the State who are in favor of the e.
lection OF Stephen A.. Douglos and Herschell Y.
johnson, the regular nominees OF said party, to
send delegates to a convention and mass meet
ing to be held at Staunton on the 10th day of
August next for the purpose of framing an cleo
toral ticket and transacting such other business
as the exigencies of the case may require.
JOHN A. HAKMAN,
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tits great point with the Douglas wing Of
the Democracy, that the Breckenridge move
rlent is preparatory effort to bring about Sc
cesson and disunon. If this be so, and they
really think so, how can they, with any con-
sistency or prolriety, countenance unite upon,
or fuse with, those who are engaged in the move
nelts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17
State Democratic Conventions.


In reference to the action of the Democratic
State Executive Committee which met in Rich
mond on the 10th inst, and by vote of 6 to
determined to call Convention to meet in Char
lottesville on the 10th of August, the indicate,
says:
"The friends of Judge Douglas and the regular
Democracy, could not of course, think of going
into Convention, the object of whose assem-
bling is to commit them to the support of can
didates who represent fragmentary and disor-
ganizing portion of the Democratic party of Vir-
GINA.
* Il
"We never will go into Convention with men
in whose political integrity we have no conf
dence.
THE friends of Douglas ard johnson, and
the National Democracy, will never, never, sub
NIT to be dragooned and bucked and gagged by
the tricksters and wire-pullers who have of late
years controlled the State Conventions Of Vir-
ginia,"
The friends of Douglas will meet in Conven-
ton in this place on the 10th Of Augustine
same day on which the Breckenridge friends will
meet in Charlottesville.
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ponu,a,;on ofHarrisonburr

The population of Harrisonbnrg Is Ala
White population 1924, colored $40 Slaves
279. free colored 49,
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The Lynchburg Republican, although it hoists
the flag of Rreokinridge, says that the ADDRESS @!
the Virginia delegates who seeeded from the
Democratic Convention, lis about as gooa de-
fence as they could make for their course IN
breaking up the Democratic party, but gerry
poor defence at that,
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False Report.

Some of the Democratic papers have been pub
fishing the statement that a Convention of the
Union party in Alabama had determined to
support the ticket Of Breckenridge and Lame
The Union Convention was large and enthusi-
astic, met at Selma, and appointed strong e.
lectoral ticket for Bell snd Everett, and expect
to carry that State for the Union ticket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17

Mr.. Editor However out of place you may
regard the party illusions of Colonel Hay
mond, of Fairmonnt, in his speech at the recep-
ton of Governor Letcher, | know you will
oheertully, 10 justice to a stranger, allow the
correction of a missimpression under which you
have fallen. Col. 81. was called upon to speak.
The call was started in the portico, and imme
diately taken up by persons in the crowd below.
There was evidently another thing you did not
hear, which went far to mitigate the party
character of bis remarks. He said he was for
defeating Black Republicanism, and if necessa-
ry he was willing to see it done with Bell and
Everett. ONE Who HEARD.
July -, 1860.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17

- The communication signed m. D." and
the one entitled Lilies Compensation were
received too late for publication in this issue,
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FEMALE SEMINARY.
ROCKBRIDGE CO., VA
Rev. w. w, TRIMRLE. PrincinaJ.

THIS School will be open for girls and Young Ia
i dies on the 3rd day of SEPTRMBER and will close
on the last Thursday in JUNE, 1861.
The school is under the entire management of thu
Principal aided by competent assistants. The in
struction will be practical and thorough embracing
all the elements of sound and liberal edncaton and
having reference to the body the head and the heart
The location is eminenty favorable to health and
morals The Academy Building is large, neat. and
handsomely situated. The discipline of the school
will be conducted Christian principles 1t will be
firm, parental and kind.
IT e MS:
Tuition IN the Primary Department .... 800 %
Tuition II the higher English Branches. .. 80 90
Tuition in the Academic Department, including
the Ancient Classics, Observation-Disclosures. 40 90
Tuition in Music. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 40 90
Tuition In French Is 90
Ouuuhgenb Zee ! 90
Board, including Washing, Lights, and Fuel,
from 800 to. ITO 90
few boarders will be received in the family of the
Principal. ra-s
az Address the Principal. until the Goth of Aug
ust, at Cedar Grove Mills Rockpridge Co., Va after
that time, at Brownsburg
July II, 1850.
GeS REWARD !--Stolen or taken from the sub
epJ scriber Saturday night, the 2Srd ca
of June last ? mans SADDLE, of the fol MIN
lowing description: A plain Saddle, with :
knob or horn in 'front.' good pad, and blue Saddle
Cloth, and Coat Pad on the Cloth. A double girth
and Martingae Strap. Any one finding the above
and the thief will please give information that
l can get them. The hinder will be amply rewarded.
WIN. THOMPSON,
July II, 1860.--St. Greenville, Augusta CO.
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WAR DEPARTMENT, July 10, 1860.
"Geptlenaen Il have examined with atten-
ton the model of repeating rifle which you
submitted to my inspection yesterday. am
favorably impressed with the simplicity and du-
rability of its machinery, and have no doubt it
will prove an extremely valuable addition to
the breech-loading and repeating arms.
whenever such specimen of this arm is pre-
sented as you desire, it will afford me pleasure
to have it tested by Board of Ordnance OFF,
GERS. Very respectfully,
Your Obed'nt Serv't,
Messrs. McCuel JOHN B. FLOYD,
~ Sibert Sec'y Of War;"
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81 We correct the motto on "The Virginia
Pacifcator" as published last week
ga union of guns and union of lands
A union power shall sever;
union of hearts and union of hands
And the American Union forever"