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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-13

The CoopsrstOrn Journal Democratic paper
publisLed at the residence of Judge Nelson of the
United States Supreme Court says that Judge N
supports Mr.. Douglas, and also, that he is sup
ported by ChefJustice fancy. This is natural,
for il is only reciprocatipg favor. The most ia
nous or infamous act OF Judge TSey is his polih-
cal p,ouunciamiento in the bred Scott case. Mr..
Douglas has repeated, declared that he stands BY
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-13

The Soft-Douglas Convention, which meets at
Syracuse this week will, it is now said put six or
eight old Know-Nothings, now protesting to be
for Bell, on its Electoral Ticket but ne'er Brock
inridge man. Its choice for Governor is under
stood to lie between William NJ. Kelly Of Duchess
County and Sanford L. Church of Orleans.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-13

"a Reader" wants to know if our last Lesisla-
ture passed an act allowing black man to hold
Office in this State. Certainly not. We are not
aware of any thing that ever prevented black men
from holding office in our State but lack OF the
requisite votes, and that is q deficiency which
LEGISLATION could hardly remedy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-13
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MONDAY, AUGUST Is, 1860.
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-13

that decision Of fancy. IL ii, then. anything more
than fair that fancy should stand BY Douglas d
the severest struggle of his lifef We confess ~
think the better of fancy for supporting Douglas.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-13
HEROIC ST. LOUIS!

1t seems that Frank Blair is really elected to
Congress not only for the next term but for the
unexpired balance of this one also. The votes, as
canyasstd, stand
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
Tennessee Boundary Line.

Governor Letcher has sent in Message to the
Legislature, making a vigorous onslaught upon
the Commissioners appointed to run and mark
the boundary line between Virginia and Tennes
see We learn from the Message, that the marks
of the old survey of 1902, have been obliterated
by the changes in the face of the country, which
hss given rise to disputes and litigation in many
of the border counties. The Legislature of Vir-
ginia, therefore, in 1858, passed an act for the
appointment of Commissioners to run and mark
the line, in concert with Commissioners appoint
ed by Tennessee. Messrs Leonidas Baugh and
James G. Black were appointed on the part of
Virginia, and according to the Governors state
ment they botched the work dreadfully. In
stead of beginning at the Northeastern corner of
Tennessee and running due West to the South
western corner Of Virginia, they began at Bris-
toll, in the middle Of the line, and then spread
themselves generally. The instructions laid
down for the Commissioners, says the Governor,
s'are so clear, definite and distinct that no room
is left for doubt" Either Messrs. Baugh and
Black were unable to understand the instruc-
1ohe, VI bIoy uiSi eSaiuou theu. al any rate
they did not follow the old line, as required by
the act of Assembly, and in departing from it
surrendered territory to Tennessee which she
never claimed For this and other reasons Gov.
Letcher objects to the confirmation of their re-
port.
But the Commissioners know how to take
care of themselves, if they did give away por.
tion of Virginia territory. They have brought
in bill of costs which strikes the Governor as
unusually large for running and marking line
of one hundred and thirty mice. Re is disin-
cIined TO allow the amount. but refers the whole
matter to the General Assembly. Messrs Baugh
and Black were appointed By Gov. Wise, we
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
Bold Robbery.

On Monday night last trunk belonging te
Mr.. j. j. Cooper, passenger on the Valley
stage, was taken from the boot and robbed of its
contents, consisting of clothing, jewelry and
other articles, valued at $11OO. The trunk was
found in the woods about thirty rods from the
road, this side of Mr. |. j. Parkins' residence
a young man was arrested and tried for the
robbery, before one of our authorities, and dis
charged for want of evidence. 1t may be prop.
er to add in justice to the accused that Mr. c. is
himself satisfied that the young man referred to
was not concerned in the robbery. Mr.. Cooper
authorizes US to say that he will pay 500 for
the recovery of a small hair vest chain mounted
with California gold, which was taken together
with other little relics of more value to him than
anv one else.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06

which are abused when perverted to uses lncOn-
sistent with the purposes of their concessions.
A reference to the true Constitutional relations
of the States, most clearly demonstrates, how
widely we depart from the spirit OF the Consti-
tuition when we lend ourselves to those unhap-
Ply sectional combinations that mar the beauty
and deform the symmetry of the system.
To the angry passions kindled by the fierce
contests between the Democrats and Republicans
we attribute the bloody scenes in Kansas, and
the wicked foray of John Brown, and to the
same cause, in great degree, we refer the PEI
sistent obstruction in some of the States to the
rendition of fugitive slaves, and the IMMUNITY
extended to the spectators on the Southern slave
holders. With the removal of the causes exclt-
ing to them, we would fain hope that these just
grounds of complaint will not long endure
Certainly our sister States owe it to themselves
to remove that reproach from their penal codes,
wherein exemption from legal reprobation, en-
courages to wanton aggression upon the proper
ty of their neighbor5.
But, however earnestly we hope for these re-
suits, however strongly we think the genera
Welfare demands them, however confidently we
believe them to be within the reach of the peo-
ple we are forced to confess that we anticipate
none of them from the success of either OF the
parties now struggling for power; with the he
pubicans, we would not feel that the Union will
be safe, and with the Democracy, the baneful
sectional strife would rage with fresh vigor.-
The only safety is to be found in the success Of
party inaugurated upon the basis ofthe Union,
the Constitution, pledged to suppress the aglta
tion of slavery, to expel it from Federal legisla.
ton, and to discard it absolutely as a political
issue; pledged to respect the Constitution and
to observe the rights of the States; pledged to
administer the powers of government as sacred
trusts, and guard them from abuse; pledged
within the just limits of the granted powers, tc
encourage and protect the great Interests of the
country without respect to the latitude In which
they spring; pledged to restrain the encroach
ments of the executive power; pledged to econ
omy and reform of abuses; pledged to purge the
departments of those corruptions that deforn
and disgrace them; pledged to redeem the conn
try from that base and corrupt practice tina
deals with the enoluments of Office as the spoil
of victory; and, in word, pledged to admins
ter the government in the spirit of the Constitu
ton, and with view to the preservation OF thu
Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
Richmond, Va.

THE TROUBLE ON THE TEXAS FRONTIER.
Houston telegraphe6 the War Department, few
days ago. stating that Texas had been invaded
and desiring that steps should be taken to repres
the outrages. The Secretary returned answer
informing him that measures had been adopted
Col. Lee, who commands the Department o
Texas, is expressly ordered to pursue and capture
Cortnas and his band, whether they go into
Mexico or not. the purpose being to strike de
cisive blow, even if other consequences be in.
volved. There are 642 men belonging to the
infantry and cavalry arms, stretched from Fort
Brown, near Matamoras, to Fort Clark, about
ESQ miles above, under competent officers, and
with special instructions as to vigilance. Infor
nation received at Washington represents Cor
tinas as American citizen, who recruited his
followers by opening the Jail at Brownsville, and
then plSnderng on both sides OF the river. The
belief is, he has more Americans than Mexicans
in his band
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
The COOiie Trade.

According to correct sources, since the frs
Importation of Chinese laborers in 1S47, to Sep
tember 10th, 1859, one hundred and sixteer
vessel loads have been landed in Cuba. The
number of Coolies shipped during that time was
50,123, landed 42,501, died on the passage T.
S92. This is a fearful record, and affords suffi-
Gent evidence of the inhumanity of the traffic
The Coolies are nominaliy engaged as appren
Aessdor term of years, but many of them are
really stolen, and the cruelty with which they
ere treated surpasses anything we read about in
fhe history of the African slave trade.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
For the SDectatOr


Messrs. Editors The public attention in this
State has been much engaged recently with the
idea of supplying themselves, as far as possible,
with articles of home production and manufac-
ture-an idea which, wronging no man, nor law,
nor covenant, is but their right in peace and
friendships charity beginning at home-and
strengthens and makes independent for the times
which may come to every people, when they
need to be strong and independent in every ele-
ment.
In connexion with this idea l have thought
there is a branch of trade peculiarly interesting
to the people of the Valley, viz: the article Of
butter. In this city large amount of Goshen
butter is brought yearly and sold at the highest
market prices, while large quantities of Noun
tain butter lie unsaleable and spelling in the
market; yet the choicest dealers prefer Noun
tain butter. Why is this? Because a great
deal of Mountain butter comes to the market,
originally good in quality, but SO put up that ii
will not keep, is beginning to change, and the
dealer fears it will spoil before he sell it, and
goes and buys Goshen. Another objection is
want of uniformity in the package.
Mountain butter at almost every season of the
year-well and firmly put up and of good color
brings from 20 to % cents per. h.; while Of
poor color, or with the milk not we'll beaten out
it is passed by till it deeriorates to point where
it will not generally bring over Is Cts or shil-
ling per pound. Dealers seem to make but two
grades-good and bad-and for intermediate
grades there are very few purchasers at medium
prices. The farmer says, will wait till have
a firkin before | send; it comes, and perhaps he
is not aware of the deterioration which has ia
ken place in the first part of the lot and which
Injuries the sale of all
He gets, say Is cts. for 100 lbs, ($15.) Sup
pose he had sent the first 30 lbs. in prime order,
and gets % cts. here on the 30 lbs. is gain of
s.. 1t looks like small thing to put the horse
to the wagon for 30 lbs. butter; but will not 81
pay wella The merchant may think it too much
trouble to assert well and send as early as posi-
BILE, but he, we'll as the farmer, will find it to
pay well in quick sales and much higher prices,
while the Mountain butter will become of high
reputation in the market
Yours respectfully,
Richmond, Va. JAS. THOMAS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
Great Natural Curiosity

Messrs. 2. Paul & Co. will have on exhibition
from 10 o'clock this morning until 10 O'Clock to-
night, at the room OF Mr. Sullivan, on the wharf,
near the American Hotel, one of the greatest
natural curiosities of the age-a geauiae Woolly
Horse, and no mistake. We have examined the
horse and can assure any one who may be in
credulous that there is no humbug about him.
The sight is worth the admission fee, % cents,
and we advise all to 60 and see the ''horse in
sleeps clothing"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
VI VOV OPOOV@VV
To the Voters of Augusta.

At the solicitation of number of friends,
announce myself candidate for the Sherifalt,
of Augusta county. Isuppose may as well sa.
now, as at any time hereafter, that have en-
tered into no arrangement or agreement will
any man or set of men, for the purpose of Sc
curing the office and further, that am unde
no pledge to any one to appoint him, or any ons
of his friends, as my deputies. If elected, will
appoint no man my deputy until have ascer
tanned that he will be acceptable to the people
with whom he will have to transact business
All monies collected shall be paid over promptly
to those entitled to receive it.
THOs P WILSON,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
The Mexican Treaty,

The United States Senate has been consider
ing in secret session, for some time past, the
treaty concluded by our Minister, Mr.. McLane,
with the Juarez government of Mexico. The
details of the treaty have not been made public,
but it is said to contemplate direct interference
on the part of the United States with the affairs
of Mexico, and to require the payment by us Of
four millions of dollars. Half of this sum is to
go to Juarez, to enable him to compete with his
rival, MiramoD, and the other half to American
creditors of Mexico. The whole affair looks
like great absurdity, or something worse. Jua-
req has been driven to the last extremity, and
was lately closely tesieged in Vera Cruz, while
Miramon had full possession of the country. It
is thought that the Senate will reject the treaty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
Town Affairs.

At 9 meeting of the Council on Saturday night
resolution was adopted authorizing the Mayor
to draw upon the Chamberlain, quarterly, COM
mencing on the LIST July next, for $25 as con.
tribution on the part of the town towards rent
ing Drill-room and Armory for the volunteer
companies of the town.
The Street Commissioners were directed to
curb and pave the sidewalk from the bridge by
the Jail to the s. West corner of the American
Hotel, the town to pay three-fifths of the cost
thereof on LIST July next; and said Commission
ers to pave the sidewalk along the West side of
the Jail lot, and apply to the county Court for
an appropriation to pay for it,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
UniEeYsity of virginia.

Governor Letcher has appointed the following
Visitors for the University of Virginia:
Tide-Water District-Roger A. Pryor, P. II
Aylett.
Piedmont District-Thos. J. Randolph, Franl
Minor, John R. Edmunds.
Valley District-John B. Baldwin, VIM. ii
Terrl.
Trans Allegheny District-Geo. W. Summers
James Neeson.
Messrs. Pryor, Aylett, Terrill and Summers
are new appointments, in place of Messrs. Gar
nett, of Essex, Joynes, of Petersburg, Tucker;
of Richmond. and Carr, Of Kanawha.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
Harper'S Ferry Expenses.

The Commissioners appointed to audit and
settle the expenses of the John Brown raid, re-
port to the Legislature that they have author
lied the payment of $l37,lo0 80. The total a.
mount audited and reported is $185, 667 o.
The act of the Legislature appropriated only
$3.50 900, so that there is a considerable def.
cheney of funds. The Board was prohibited
from paying General, Field and Staff Officers,
and Railroad Companies in which the State is
interested; and it is thought that another ap-
preparation of $75, 200 will be necessary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Z
1860. SPRING TRADE. 1860.

TINE Merchants of Virginia. North Carolina an,
il Tennessee are earnestly requested to examin
our stock of DRY GOODS for the ensuing sea
son, consisting of large assortment Of
English and French Dress Goods for ladies;
White Cambrics, Jaconets;
Swiss and Embroidered Musl1ns;
Briliants, Alpaccas;
Plain de LANES;
Gimghams, Prints;
Irish Linens, Blay do;
Farmers Drills, Farmers Satin;
Cottonades Italian Cloths;
English and French Drap D'Etes
Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestlngs;
Worsted Cords Threads, Spool Cotton;
Silk, Linen, Cambrck and Cotton Handle chiefs
All of our own importation, and selected in the Eu-
ropean markets by our experienced and judIcous A.
gent, Mr. VIM. Rell, formerly in the dry goods Job.
bling business in this place. Also large and attrac-
tive stock of FABRICS, all of which we will
sell to the trade as low and upon as favorable terms
they be bought in any market in this country
ELLETT & DREWRY
No. II Pearl Street, Richmond, Va.
March 6, 1S60-taS5O0.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
70 Correspondents

Correspondents will reeoleet that in no case
do we depart from the rule requiring rsspon.
sible name to accompany Communications
Calls upoa gentlemen to announce themselves
candidates for office ara pot exceptions to the
rule.
Articles of much length are laid over when
handed in too late for the first page of the paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06

At the opening Of the Canadian Parliament,
on Tuesday last, the Governor announced in his
speeos that the Prince Of Wgles lraay be expect
ed to visit Canada during the approaching sum
mAr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
A. F. KINNEY,
March 6. 186O-tds.-V. copy.

1 AND SALEs-1n pursuance OF q decree render
IL ed in the of George Baylor Henry Rip
petoe and al in the Circuit Court of Augusta county
shall proceed on the premises, on Tuesday. the 3rd
of april, next, to SELL at public sale, to the highest
bidder tract body of LAND in the county of Au-
gusta in Buffalo Gap the line of the Central Rail
road and the old free Turnpike and containing about
1000 Acres. The land has several DWELLINGS and
a Sd " MILL on it-wlth other Improvements
Part of the land is Bottom of good quality and the
rest is valuable for its timbr.
TERMS COSTS of sale and suit aud the balance
in pay ments of s. 16 and "a months from the day of
sale, the purchaser giving bonds and good personal
security, and title to be retained ultimate security
March s. 1860 N. K. TROUT, Comr.
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
i BY virtue of Deed of Trust executed to me on
the 18th day of January 1872 by James Shultz and
recorded in the Clerks Office of the County Court of
Augusta, will SELL the premises to the highest
bidder for cash, Wed1esday, the 18th day of March,
1860, the Tract of Land in said Deed conveyed.
The Tract contains 20 Acres, situated on the juno
ton Valley Turnpike, about three and half
miles South of Greenvie, in the County of Augusta,
and adjoining the lands of Ballard Smith. There is
on the land comfortable Dwelling House and Barn
The title is believed to be unquestionabe, but selling
as Trustee, will convey with special warranty
Sale at IL O'Clock M.
March 8. l8eo-tds JOHN NEWTON, Trus.
NIRGINIA:- AT Rules held in the Clerks Office
y of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, March
5th 1850, Isaac urner, Plaintiff;
AGAINST
Zachariah johnston A. B. Melhorn and Jno A. John
ston, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to enforce judgment lien
on the land of q. Johnston for debt of A B. Mel
holns.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the De
PENDANT A. B. MelhOrn is not nhabitant of this
Commonwealth 1t is ordered that the said Defend
ant do appear here within month after due publ
cation of this order aud do what is necessary to pro-
tect his interest. Teste,
March 6, 1860. A. f. KINNEY, CPk p. t.
VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, March
9Th, 1860, Ebenezer Leonard, Plaintiff;
AGAINST
Samuel Good and Henry Cupp, Defendants
The object of this suit is to enforce vendors lier
on land sold by said Good to said Cupp.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the De
PENDANT Sam Good is not inhabitant of this Com
monweath 1t is ordered that the said Defendant dc
appear here within month after due publication Of
this order and do what is necessary to protect his in
tereSt. Teste, f. KINNEY, CPk p. t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06

aw We are indebted to the Hon. John T.
Harris for copy of the Report of the Regents
of the Smithsonian Institution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06

The time of holding the Republican Conyen-
don ct Chicago has been changed from the 18th
of June, TO Wednesday, the 10th OF May.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-06
IMPROVED INSTRUMENT FOR SUR
i VEYING AND CALCULATING AREAS, by JAS.

l. VEYlNG AND CALCULATING AREAS, by JAS.
NJ LILLEY, Staunton, Va
This is instrument is a semi-circular plate with
needlebox attached to the diameter and the circular
edge graduated in degrees; and there being
BILE limb adade attached to the centre of the plate,
with verniers at both ends, the bearing of line
be read for any number of degrees or minutes.
The plate is divided to form, with the scale of
the aIdade, traverse table of lines instead of
bers which gives at the latitude and departure
of any course and distance run.
The table answers the same purpose for ascertain
ing heights and distances, the required distance is
reaa from the plate without the trouble of referring
to the logarithmc tables.
1t gives the horizontal measurement of the lines of
survey and where there is local attraction the lines
be traced independent of the needle, there being
two pair of sights enabling the surveyor to form at
the angle required by the bearings of the cour
SeS.
The variation of an old line is easily calculated on
it, and for such work leveling for millraces
draining land, answers every purpose of the level
There is attachment for solving obque trian-
giles, which gives the base and perpendicular of the
triangle, from which the can be ascertaned very
readily and also gives the bearing and distance of
the closing line in division of land.
The Instrument can be used with either the sights
| or telescope.
The following is of the many certificates which
have been obtained for this instrument:
| US. COAST SURVEY OFFICE,
| Washington, Jan. 10, 1859.
The Surveying Instrument exhibited to me by Col.
Lilley combination of the Surveyors Compass with
protractor serving as traverse table, 1t gives at
lance and has several other useful and ready APP
plications ordinary surveying.
The principles which it works are very obvious,
and far from being complicated, it rather to
illustrate the nature of the survey Much labor ofcal
culation and plotting be saved by its use and,
when well made and correctly graduated, 1t will give
reliable results. A. ID. BACaE, Supt. u. s. G. S.
Staunton, March 6, 1850
CARD TO THE LADIES.
DIPER & FUNKHOUSER are now receiving
i very select stock of Spring Goods, to which they
call the attention of the Ladies We will only name
few of the different kinds of Goods received, viz
Black Poe De Sole Silk,
Black Gro De Rhine do.
Bayadere and Brocade do.
Summer Silks in checks and stripes
Foulard do do,
Spring Popns-beautiful goods,
French Poplins,
Poul De Chevres,
Plaid Valencia,
Volants Berege Robes.
Persian Cloths
Black and Fancy Challies,
Lavella Cloths,
French Chintz,
English and American Prints,
Ginghams, Lawns Debeges,
Bleached and Brown Cottons, &C., &c.
Staunton, March g. 1860.-V copy.