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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31
The Civil War in SYRIA,

beirut, June 21.-Zahleh has fallen! The
last stronghold of the Christians has been taken,
plundered and burnt.
ne Chiietlan army has been annihilaIed, and
tne Cnr's.lan power, which has for ages compet-
ca with the Druses, has been crushed. The
neet lay quietly at anchor in the harbor of Bel
rut, while Aahleh was besieged, sacked and laid
10 rnins-and the Consuls General, who have
nitnerto Deen 50 potent and mighty, have held
daily and nightly consultations 10 vain. The
desolatlon OF the 'goodly Lebanon" was decreed
and the besom of destruction has laid it waste.
The butchery of the remainder of the one hun
dred and fifty thousand Christians is sad thing
to contemplate
The United States Consul has repeatedly
warned the Americans of their danger, and in
formed them that q residence in the mountains
is no longer safe.
AS an lllustsaton of the manner in which the
desperate forforn hope of the Christians behaved
IN this last battle, in which about 1000 Druses
ana ARABS We're engaged in the siege, will re-
fer to one case only at present.
The Druses had gained the suburbs of the
town, and had succeeded in setting fire to about
a score of houses, when the Christians rallied
and drove them ont upon the plain. The Druses
were led BY most ferocions and bloodthristy
chief, Range ell Amad. In the Christian army
was lad Of fourteen years OF age, who deter
mined to die in defence of his home. He rushed
into the ranks of the enemy, and, shooting the
chief, fell pieced by spears and bullets.
The chief was killed and the little hero shared
his grave.
The destruction Of Sdon has just been report
ed. Two thousand and Eve hundred Christians
are said to have been killed by Mosems and
Druses. This intelligence requires confirmation,
| and is not generally credited.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31
Buchanan Prefers Lincoln.

Hon. John Forsyth, Of Alabama, states posi-
lively, upon the authority Of q Senator of the
United States, that the President would not
'.hesitate an instant to vote for Lincoln in op-
position to the Democratic nomineeH lDouglas.)
He says
HE is no longer the Democratic President
He has rebelled against the party which, in an
evil hour made him what he is. He has de-
serted with his Democratic uniform on his back
and Democratic commission in his pocket. He
is deserter, and we say, shoot him. We have
the testimony of Southern Senator, given to us
within o week, and that Senator not friendly to
Douglas, that Mr.. Buchanan would not hesitate
an instant to vote for Lincoln in opposition to
the Democratic nominee and tbeman whho with
drew four years ago to make him President
The Democratic party is no longer responsible
for his acts. He has made his bed with the
mntineers-let him lie there His sands of Of
fee are fast running out, and he will leave his
chair detested by the Democratic party as its
worst and bitterest enemy"
Is not evident that the Administration is
using every effort to bolster up breckenridge in
the North, that Douglas may be defeated, and
Lincoln elected? Breckenridge is used by the
President as the cats paw was by the monkey
he will rake the chestnuts out of the fire for
Buchanan and the Disupionists to crack at their
pleasure. He will thus crafty the revenge q
the President, and furnish the Disunionists the
pretext thew desire.
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Prince of Wales.

The Prince of Wales is now in Canada. and
will in short time be in the United States
As our readers, especially the ladies, will have
some curiosity to know something Of his person
al appearance, we give the following;
The Prince, although youthful looking, is a
we'll proportional and certainly pleasant look
ing young man. He is about medium height
and OF fair complexion, with brown hair and
particularly brilliant hazel eyes, He has much
about the formation and character of his face,
and particularly in its prevailing expression,
which reminds one of his august mother.
AS he will be ''only 10 years old' on the 9th
day Of November next, he is soer young to
marry yet"
The visit of this Prince suggests the anecdote
told of William w., whilst on visit to this
country, before he came to his estate.
While in New York, the Prince called at a
BARRIERS shop to be shaved. When the opera
ton was completed he stepped up to the BARRIERS
pretty wife, who CHANGED to be present, and
giving her kiss, remarked, There now, you
can say you have been kissed by one of the
Royal family" The barber choosing to receive
this as an insult, seized the Prince, and helping
him out Of the shop with his foot, exclaimed,
There, now, you can say that you. have received
royal kick from freeman.
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Yancey at Charleston /.

The following extract is taken from an sad
dress of the National Democratic party of the
State of Alabama to the National Democratic
Convention at Baltimore"
ut was also stated in the newspapers pub.
lished in Charleston at the time of the Conven-
ton, that William L. Yancey, while addressing
q large audience in that city, said 'sthere had
just been meeting of the delegates of eight
States at st. Andrews Hall, place sohich The
pen Of the future historian may get aorite sec
ond Hall Of Independence"- three cheers
were then proposed for Southern Gonfederacg,
and the speaker paused until they were given
and finally, when this new convention adjourned,
it was to meet in Richmond, thereby cutting
loose from the National Democratic party alto
gether, as any one would naturally suppose
All this was under the leadership of William L.
Yancey, and his past political movements gave
additional weight to acts and declarations sig
nifcant in themselves.
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New Shoe Store.

We called in at the New Shoe Store'' just
opened upon Main Street by Mr.. Lyman Z.
Blake, and were astonished to find that he could
sell goods in his line of business so very low
If we had not had personal acquaintance with
him, we would have supposed that he was en-
gagged in selling Boots and Shoes which had been
stolen, or which had been manufactured out Ut
stolen leather. Persons calling upon him will
find him gentlemanly, pleasant and agreeable,
and be astonished at the cheapness of his boots
and shoes. He will take especial pleasure in
waiting upon the ladies who may call to see his
stock. 3e 1855
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John A. Hartman, ESQ.

Fearing that our report of his remarks at the
meeting of last week might make the impression
disunionist, John A. Hartman, ESQ.,, has re-
quested us to say that the disunion sentiments
which he had uttered, and which he retracts,
were delivered in the midst of the great ex-
element consequent upon the abolition raid Of
John Brown; and that they were such as he, in
his cooler moments, disapproved He wishes
it to be understood that he is now, as he has
been heretofore, Union man.
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Both Bad Enough.

1t is difficult to tell who has the best claim to
the paternity of the Breckenridge ticket, Yancey
or Buchanan, and equally as difficult to know
which is the more odious. The one is Disu-
nionist, ard the other e corrupt and disgraced
man. If of the one or the other, or of both, it
is equally unworthy the support of the people,
The people do not desire Disunion, Revolution and
civil war, nor do they desire perpetuaton OF
the corruptions and abominations..of the present
Administration. Is not the Breckenridge ticket
but simply the residuary legatee of Buchanan's
corrupt and extravagant administration
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why Disunionists support Breckinridge.

why U1Sun1OnlStS support 0IeCAAAEAuSCs
By reading the following from dsnnion papers
our readers will see with what motive disunion-
lists support the secession ticket. The Camden
Register" published in Alabama, the State of
Mr.. Yancey, says:
ave run up our flag to-day for Breckenridge
and Lane, the Democratic nominees for Pres-
dent and Vice President of the United States
We have unwaveringly commended for the last
ten gears that it would be better flor all con-
ments of the territory comprising the United
States of America-and that such will ultimate.
ly be done, there can be no sort of doubt; but
it should be done with fairness and justice to
every section of the Union; and believing that
the party to qohich zoe belong IS the only re-
liable one to carry out this measure, and to Sc
cure to our own section all her rights, we intend
to battle for its principles to the fullest extent
of our abilities"
What do the friends of "the only national
party" candidates think of that? The Register
thinks that it ''would be better for all concerned
to make two or more distinct Governments
''or more" is well put in-s'of the territory COM
prising the United States of America" ssand be-
lieving that the party to which it belongs is the
only reliable one to carry out this measure" it
throws itself with might and main into the
Breckenridge camp!
But here is still another Breckenridge paper
on the nature of the present canvass that is, il
possible, yet more significant and suggestive Of
the real modus operanda by which the running
OF Mr.. Breckenridge may be made to accomplish
the object desired. We quote as follows from
the Montgomery Mail, secession paper pub.
lshed at the capital of Alabama, and one of the
leading Breckenridge journals of that State:
"Run three Presidential tickets against Lin.
coin, thereby giving Lincoln the best chance fol
election. After Lincoln is elected, some South.
ern commissioners of them, perhaps-Wil
refuse to Jet Postmaster, appointed under biz
Administration, take possession Of the Office
Then the United States authorities will be in
terposed to enforce the laws Then the United
States authorities will either be shot down, OF
they will shoot somebody down. Then the peo
| pie of the community will rise up against ths
United States government, and will be sustained
| by neighboring communities, until civil war
with all it's horrible butcheries, envelopes the
land in shroud of blood and carnage"
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viii They stick 2

The questions which are now puzzling the
minds of the Democrats of this State are,
aWhether they will come together" and if so,
"Whether they will sticEF" We heVe as much
doubt about it as Paddy had about his postage
stamp. After giving it lick of his tongue and
sticking it on the letter, he wrote above the
stamp, sPaid, if the d--n thing sticks" Ne
would advise them to get good supply Of
<sStarr's Chemically Prepared Glue" BY the 18th
of August, that they may try its yirtae in max
the "thing stack"
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The New York Herald.

The New York Herald which now seems to
favor the election of Breckenridge, and which is
engaged in trying to make the impression that
there is no chance for Bell in the South, as late
as the 9th of this month said that Ex-Gov. Wise
was afraid to oppose Bell 'because there was
a political revolution in progress at the South.
and because there is q UNION TICKET in the
field which will sweep halt the Southern States,
including, probably, Virginia ITSELF"
Is not the Herald, by its advocacy of Brock
inridge, trying, by that means, to promote the
election of Lincoln 1t will be remembered
that it supported Fremont's election in 1866.
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Gov. Wise and Douglas.

It will be remembered that in 1853 during the
canvass between Douglas and Lincoln, Gov. Wise
wrote letter to Douglas approving of his course,
and regretting that he could not leave Virginia.
as he was then its Chief Magistrate, to go to Ill
inois to stump the State for him.
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Abolition Incendiarisn.

A few abolition incendiaries are creating great
excitement in the Northern part of Texas, by
burning the houses of the citizens. The expnl-
sion of three abolitionsts on the 3rd of this
month is supposed to be the melting cause of
their crimes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31
Republican Pole cut down.

A few OF the abolition disciples of the notori-
GUS Underwood, who had been driven from the
State, on the 4th Of July raised q Lincoln and
Hamlin pole in Occoquan, Prince William coun-
ty, which the excited citizens, on Friday last,
emf down .-..L.l .A-.l
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~ It has been estimated that

81 It has been estimated that, in the CON-
ing election, Douglas will receive about 1.500,-
900 votes in the Union, and that Breckenridge
will receive about 100000. There is but little
doubt in our mind that Douglas will receive at
least tvice as many individual votes as Breckin-
ridge zess sas-i
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1t is Verify So.

The Richmond ''Index" says that the sup
porters of Breckenridge have no hope of his e.
lection, and that, in fact, they do not desire it,
but are anxious for the election of Lincoln. 1t
says: Is 1
ssThe men of the cotton States who have sspre-
cipitated this revolution" have no expectation
of the election of Breckenridge, or of any other
conservative man, by the House or by any 9TH
er agency; and the better opinion is that but
few of them desire any such result The signs
are not to be mistaken, that they desire the
election of Lincoln, that they may hasten the
s.inevitable hour"-a dissolution of the Union
for which they have long been anxiously wait
ing. The evidences in support of this assertion
are numerous and convincing. We shall pre-
sent some of them hereafter"
1t also says: -
SIT is urged, as an objection to the support Of
Mr. Douglas, that he was voted for by the mi
nority States-that nearly all the certain Dem
ocratic States were against him in Convention
.sThe directors should recolect that without
united party there are scarcely any certain
Democratic States in the Union The friends OF
Mr.. Breckenridge will soon find that but few Of
the States are certain for him."
1t is evident that the vote of the whole South
ought to be concentrated upon Bell and Everett
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31

- We would call the attention OF grazers
and feeders of stock to the fact that the firm of
Robertson g. Brownee, Richmond, Va, has been
changed to Robertson & Grils. We would
commend them to the patronage Of the public.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31
Rev. DR.. Spring.

On Sunday last-day before yesterday Rev
DR.. Spring, Of New York, preached a sermon on
the 5oth anniversary of his ministry, and of his
services in the Church of which he is Pastor.
and which is the only one in which he has ever
officiated
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31

az The friends ofDouglas in Maryland have
called State Convention to be held on the 10th
of August, in Baltimore, to nominate a full
Douglas electoral ticket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31

az We hope tina. none of our readers will
fail to read the article on the first page of this
number, entitled: "The -Four Great Parties
Their Relative Position and Policy" 1t will
furnish them food for thought and reflection
The Douglas men will see that they are pecu-
liarly interested in needing the wise counsel
cnnfoipc r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31

49, Mrs. Susan Decatur, lrelct of the late
Com Stephen Decatur, of the o. S. NavyO died
in Washington, on the 2lst inst, in the S4th
year OF her age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31

10y Gov. Letcher and the military Company
f., of Richmond, will pass through this place on
special train tonight, on their way TO the
White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31

AZ The "Great Eastern" will go to Old
Point Comfort on the ard of August and be
ready for exhibition on the 4th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31

pany engaged in taking out goods from the
wrecked steamer Hungarian obtained from five
TO six hundred dollars worth per day. The
wreck is full of bodies, some of which can be
seen at low water, and the sight is represented
as extremely distressing
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31

az We publish to day the advertisement OF
John Wilcox & Co., of Richmond, Virginia.
Theirs is Southern enterprise, and as such we
recommend it to those Of our readers who wish
to discriminate in favor of Southern Manutac-
tures ts &Y#asa IL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31
INPECTINE,
THE PERSIAN FEVER CHARM.

TSOR tie prevention and cure of FeUer and Agus and
Il Bilious FeUer. This wonderful remedy was
brought the knowledge of the present propretors
by friend who has been great traveller in Persia
and the Holy Land
While going down the River Euphrates, he expert
enced severe attack of Fever and Ague On dis
covering his condition of the Boatmeu took from
his person an Amulet saying, WEAR THIS AND NO
FEvER WILL TOUCH YOU" Although incredulous as
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On further investigation he found that the boatman
attributed it miraculous powers, and said that 1t
could only be obtained from the Priests of the Sum-
Sometime afterwards the gentleman in converslng
with Priest obtained from him the secret OF its prep
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were found, of which it was compounded. The Won
defu virtues of this article have induced full belief
in the minds of the natives in the miraculous healing
powers of their Priests.
Since his return to America, it has been tried with
the happest effect by several Ladies and Gentlemen
of high character have given it the most unqual
flied praise. This remedy having been specific in
Persia for hundreds of years. for the and
cure of Fever and Ague and Bilious Fevers-is now
offered to the American people. ,.s+i-
1t will be sent by mail, prepaid with full directions
for use. On receipt of one dollar
Principal Depot and Mandatory, 18S Main ST.,
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Building, New York. Address
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R We would be pleased to receive con-
tributions from ssRn whenever it will suit his
convenience, or accord with his pleasure to send
them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31

] "a The Douglas men are taking steps to
have regular Douglas ticket in Florida.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31
southern Literary messenger.

We have received the August number OF this
excellent periodical, which should be taken by
every man who wishes to encourage Southern
Literature. The August number contains "Ihe
marriage Of Pocahontas," by Wyndham Roberts
son, Esq, one of the most talented and eloquent
men of the State; 1.-THE Funeral of Hon. Mr..
Brooks, of South Carolina = .Love in the Coun-
try' 'The Rain Storm" Fun from North Car
olina;'' "The River" by J. D. Stockton; Civil
Liberty" by W. S. Grayson, Of Miss; "SoDg-
Jenny Blossom" by Fannie Fielding, of Nor
folk, Va; "a Week in the great smoky Mount
aims" by R. of Tennessee; american Institu-
tions;'' Repentance" by Acmel; ''The knight
of Espalion," a romance of the 18th century.
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Tax of OGce.Holders.


To aid the election of Lincoln-for that is the
effect-the present pure, patriotic and honest
Administration has levied tax upon al the Of
fce-holders at Washington, at the rate of 81
per cent. Of their salaries, which mast be paid,
or the bead of the reeussnt viii be cnt off, The
list of subscription for the support Of Breckin-
ridge and Lane is headed by the Secretary of the
Interior with the sum of five hundred dollars
What would the purer Presidents Of other and
better days think of proceeding Of that kind |?
Now, the President stoqps to make political
stump speech, and taxes the poor clerks ~ per
cent of their salaries to support the factions wing
of the Democracy. Under Democratic rule, we
have been going from bad to worse, and will
SO continue, unless the people put them out Of
power.
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Clubs for the Canvass.


With the view of enabling all to have an OPP
portunity of reading the spectator during the
present exciting canvass, we propose to send 1t
to subscribers from now till the Presidential T.
lection at the following low rates.
No Coprrs RATES.
single copy. 90
Five copies, ................. IVY
Nine copies, ....-...-.-. .................. 3.oo
These low rates will enable the friends OF the
cause we advocate to subscribe the amount De-
cessary to send the spectator" to any friends
they may wish to have it during the canvass
Clubs can be gotten up in every neighborhood
Those who are able should have it sent to those
who are not. A small sum would confer great
favor upon a large number. Subscribe and pre-
sent to your friends. The money must accom-
pany the order
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.sStanding by Principle.v

-
It will be seen from the following letter of
Daniel S. Dickinson to a resident OF Long Island
that he would not approve of such union of
the Breckinridge aud Douglas men as is contem-
plated by Democrats of this State He would
have been infexbly opposed to the compromise
resolution adopted by both wings OF the party
here on Monday week. He is supporter Of
the Breckenridge ticket Though the Demo-
Gratis here may not be less opposed to gamblers
and tricksters," yet they are not equally deter
mined upon standing by principle and abiding
the consequences" Here is the letter:
sss B1NaHAMproN, July -, 1860.
'sDear SRI see no way for the National
Democracy but to support Breckinridge. The
party has fallen into the hands OF gamblers and
tricksters. To get up fusion ticket would on
ly perpetuate their corrupt influence, and am
for standing by principle and abiding the conse-
quences. Yours truly, r,ro,r
s8a DANIEL S. DICKINSON" T
stPierpOnt Potter ESQ., is
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~ The Business Relations between Col.
A. Il. Robertson and myself for the last two years
was conducted and dissolved with a high apprecia-
ton of his capacity and integrity Live Stock Bro
kerr and it is with pleasure that avail myself of this
opportunity to recommend him in the most unauali.
fed terms of approval to the feeders and grazers of
my acquaintance, as salesman in whom thew can
safely confide. s. BROWNLEE =
Richmond. July 81, 1860.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-31

NTOTICE.-The term of co-partnership of Robert
IN son Il Brownlee having expired by agreement
on this day. the business of SELLING LIE
STOCK ON COMNLSSION will be continued by the
under the name and style of ROBERT
SON GRILLS. They will pay particular attention
to the sale OF Cattle, Sheep and Hogs 80
With due appreciation of the liberal patronage
heretofore bestowed on Robertson Il Brownlee, they
will endeavor to deserve and hope to receive contin-
uaGce OF the same. A. Ct. ROBERTSON,
Richmond, July 81, 1870. W. A. GRILLS.
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DISSOLUTION.

rTNHE co-partnership heretofore existing between
i the undersigned is this day dissolved by mutual
consent A. G. Robertson will wind up the business
of the old firm. A. G. ROBERTSON,
Richmond, July 81, 1850. s. BROWNLEE