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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

THE PRosPEcT.-It is rather early to talk about
the result of the August elections, but that
of our opposition contemporaries are boasting
about the prospects of their lii the West,
and will merely say that we think they are very
much mistaken. We have had an opportunity of
learning something of public sentiment in this and
the surrounding counties, and we have yet to hear
of the first democrat who has been captivated by
the electioneering scheme of the opposition party.
We know of no democrat who is going to desert
John w. Ellis and the democratic party. If there
ever was time when the democratic party should
be sustained, that time is the present The people
believe this and they will act accordingly. We
speak in no boastful spirit-boasting never does
any good-but we have confidence in the discern
ment and judgment of the people, and think that
they have already made up their minds to stand by
the democratic party--a party that has ever
fulfilled its pledges and treated all sections of the
State with equal justice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

Union COUNTY.-We spent two days last week
at Monroe, the county town of Union. The Coun-
ty Court was in session, and as usual, large crowd
Of persons in attendance. The presiding JUS
tees and the other Court officers are diligent in
the discharge of their respective duties. THE So
lictor, VIM. j. Kerr, Esq, of this place, Sakes an
excellent officer, and We know that he is held in
high esteem by the citizens Of Union generally.
The Clerk, Mr. Hough, and Sheriff Austin, are at
tentive and reliable officers, dischargng their du-
ties promptly but in that quiet gentemanly way
which makes them very popular with the people
Sheriff Austin is a candidate for reelection, without
opposition.
We know of no village in this section of the
State that is improving faster than Monroe With
in few months past several new buildings have
been erected, and the place is not only assuming
a handsome but quite business appearance. The
Wilm, Char & Ruth. Railroad will run within a
few yards of the Court House, and the people of
the county aud of Monroe especially anticipate in
creased prosperity from that improvement.
1t is nothing more than right to say that there
is decided Improvement in the Village Hotel
kept by Mr. James Richards The fact is MIR r.
has got good cook, which the old patrons of that
Hotel know was an article at one time greatly
needed. Besides Mr. Richards is accommodating
and exerts himself to make his guests comfortable,
for which he only makes reasonable charge.
Our paper has a large circulation in Union, and
gratfcd to say it is still increasing; and the
best part of it is, subscribers in that county
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

p. o. REGULATION IN REGARD TO NEwsPA-
PERs.-The following is the late Act of Congress
in regard TO Newspapers transmitted through the
mails. 1t evidently grants newspaper publishers
the privilege of oriting printing their papers
the dates when the subscription expires If it
only allowed them to print the date of expiration it
would not be worth straw, for no publisher could
afford to print 1900 or 1900 different dates On as
many different papers. The act reads as follows:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of America in Congress assembled,
That the second clause Of section third of the act
of 18th August, 1852, establishing the rates of
postage on printed matter is hereby so modified as
to read as follows, namely:
Second: There shall be no word or communication
printed on the same after its publication, or upon
the cover or wrapper thereof, nor any writing nor
mark upon it, nor upon the cover or wrapper
thereof, except the name, the date when the
subscription expires and the address of theperson
to whom it is to be sent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

TRIAL OF STEvENs-Aaron Dwight Stevens,
the harpers Ferry insurrectionist, is to be tried
sometime during the winter-perhaps during
the present month of January-by the Virginia
State authorities, at Oharlestown, and not by the
United States authorities, as at first proposed.
The regular term of the Jefferson Circuit Court
is held in May, but bill is before the Legisla-
ture to authorize special session for this pur-
pose. This change in relation to Stevens trial
has probably been made in consequence of the
appointment of Senator Mason's Congressional
Investigation Committee, who, it has been in
timated, will summon DR.. Howe, Wendell Phil
lips, and other Northern Abolitionists before
them as witnesses
Stevens was the right hand man of Old Brown,
and filled an important post in his command
He acted as his military instructor, in place OF
Col. Forbes, and taught him the use of Sharp's
rifle. His age is but %, and he is a native OF
Norwich, Conn. He is large, muscular man,
and capable of enduring much hard usage, as
was made apparent at Harper's Ferry, where he
received no less than five bullet wounds. He
has received much more attention during his
confinement in Charlestown Jail than did any Of
the other prisoners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
DR.. B A KEE
TREATS ALL DISEASES.

the following wins diseases sPsoa cods
Consumption, Group, Influenza, Asthma, Bronchit-
is and al diseases of Nose, Mouth, Throat and
Lungs. Attention given to the treatment of all
j skin diseases-Lumbago, Lumbar Scrofula. Rheu-
matism, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Epilepsy, Dyspepsia,
Piles and all arrangements of the Stomach, Liver and
Bowels; also, all Chronic Diseases pertaining to wom-
en- and children. DIR. Baakee can produce one thous-
and certificates of his perfect in curing Can
GERS, Old Sores Ulcers, Fistula, Swengs or Tu-
mors of every description and without the use of the
knife These last named Diseases cannot be treated
by correspondence therefore, the patients must place
themselves under the doctors personal supervision.
DIR. Baakee has made discovery of Fluid
that will produce perfect absorption of the cataract
and restore perfect vision to the Eye without the
of the knife needle and all diseases of the
EYES and EARS, without the use of the Knife
and he has constantly on hand an excellent as
sortment of beautiful ARTIFICIAL EYES, AND
TYMPANUMS or GEAR DRUMS,) suitable for Ell
Their sex and all ages-lnserted in five minutes.
Also large assortment of EAR TRUMPETS of all
sizes and every description known in the world also
large assortment of beautiful artificial Hands, with
Wrist Arm and Elbow Attachments, also, of Feet
with Ankle, Leg, and Knee Joint Attachment, natu-
raj as nature itself These articles can be sent by ex
press to any part of the world.
DR.. Baakee is of the most skiful andcelebrated
Physicians and Surgeons now living. His fame is
known personally in every principal city of the
World.
All letters directed to Dr. Baakee must con- r
tain ten cents to pay postage and incidental ex-
penses. All Chronic Diseases can be treated by
correspondence, except those mentioned that will II
require his personal supervision.
~ Office Hours, from A. NJ. to P. M.
DR.. BAAKEE.
Office, No. 7o4 Broadway. few doors above South
Street. New York city.
New York O 1S59-1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA

~ TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA.
Ipresent myself before GU as candidate for the of
fee of Sheriff in the next come before the
voters as independent candidate, and entire
~ new platform take the liberty to call the atten
tention of the voters not to commit their votes to any
one, until they come to the polls. If l am the peo-
Rs ss @ put IN an enrey new Sc. OF Depu
ties shall pay upon sight all money when col
ected, that is put in their hands for collectionthey
shall not be tampering with any claims put in their
hands for collectonthey shall make their returns
the Sherif's Office, in Staunton every week. at far
thest in two weeksthey shall not be guilty of charg
ing any incorrect tax account against the people Of
Augusta county-any Deputy violating the above
rules upon proof thereof shall be dismissed and
other appointed to fill the vacancy Under the above
platform, am compelled to remove the present Jail
or. By strict attention to the above rules, and the
voters interest, hope to be able to give general sat-
isfaction If elected and if not the peoples
choice, suppose can stay at home, &c.
Your most obedent servant.
Jan, 10. 1S60-St, PHILLIP O. POLMER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
MISCELLANEOUS.
LAID, WEBSTER & CO.,
I3I, BALTIMORE ST., BALTIMORE.
4 MANUFACTURERS OF
IMpR0VEn TIGHT STITGH N

|
IMPROVED TIGHT STITCH
SEWING MACHINES,
For Families and Manufacturing Establish
r EFT Manufacturers, Planters, Farmers Housekeep
IL ers, any other persons IN search OF an lnstru
to any Kind OF Seaosng non done 0y ma
chSnery make sure ey secure the best By examining
ours before purchasing. Samples OF work sent by
mail,
MACHINE?
l. 1t should be well made, simple in its construc'
ton, and easily kept in order. =,
Q. 1t should make TIGHT LocK-sTIrcH, alike on
both sides of the material.
8. 1t should sew any and all materials that can
1t should be able to use Cotton, Thread or Silk
directly from the spool.
s. 1t should be able to sew from coarse to fine,
and from thick to thin, with rapldlty, and without
changing the tension.
6. It should be able to make the tension greater
or less, on both the under and upper threads and
with uniformity
T. 1t should have straight needle, curved ones
are liable to break.
g. The needle should have perpendicular motion.
This is::absolutely necessary for heavy work
g. 1t should be capable of taking IN the largest
pieces of work.
10. 1t should be able to bind with a binder, hem
with hemmer should stitch. fell, run and gather.
IL. 1t should be always ready to work.
II. It should be capable of using the same size OF
thread on both sides of the work. and of using differ
ent colored thread silk, above below to cores
pond with any two colors of cloth to be united
10. 1t should be able to make long or short
stitch.
IA. 1t should be able to fasten off the seam, and
commence sewing tightly at the first stitch.
l5 1t should run easily and make but little noise.
16. 1t should have wheel feed; none others are
in constant contact with the work.
II. 1t should not be liable to get out of order.
IS. 1t should not be liable to break the thread nor
skip stitches.
10. 1t should not be necessary to use screw-dri.
yer or wrench to set the needle
90. 1t should not be liable to soil the operators
dress.
81. 1t should not form ridge the under side,
ravel out be waseful of thread is the case
with ALL CHAIN STITCH machines.
%. 1t should not be more trouble than it is
worth
3d. All of these advantages possessed in our
machine LADD. WEBSTER co.
Dec. 6, 1859-1y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

Hg Money Current an the lSt0te aohere aSSue0
aoiW be received at par.-H
CLUBBING.
dicount of twenty-five per cent from the above
prices will be allowed to CLUBS ordering four
copies of any one more of the above works. Thus
Four copies of Blackwood, Review will be sent
to one address for So four copies of the four Reviews
and Blackwood for $50; and SO
POSTAGE.
In all the principal Cities and Towns these works
will be delivered FREE OF POSTAC", When sen,
bp mail the postage any part of the United States
will be but Twenty.fOur Cents year for "Black-
wood" and but Fourteen Cents year for each Of
the Reviews.
N. B.-The price in Great Britain of the five Peri.
odicals above named is $3l per annum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
Marine, Fire and Life Risks at Current Rat

OFFICERS.
J. MCDANIEL, President, j. M. CoBps. Vice Pre-,
G. B. THURMAN Chief Eng. c. T. WILLIS Secretary Ar,
J. o. WILLIAMS Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
mo mo Ttey Taylor, James Payne,
Jno. T. Davis, Dexter Otey,
3. d. Mckinney, VIM. b. Stratton,
Samuel Garland, G. Winfree.
" p p FL e. 9 GiImssr o"en' Medical Examiners.
Southern Virginia, for the above Company, am pre-
pared to receive applications and take Risks on Build
ngs and Lives bOth white and slaves at current rates
Persons wishing information in the premises, will
apply to A. Z. HUFF,
SLAVE fN ssIn sIl e F. q T. l. TO-
The Lynchburg Hose and Fire Insurance COMPANY
is insurng Slaves for four years. upon the mos
rance upon the lives of their Servants can do so by
applying to or addressing A. E. HUFF,
Agent, Salem, Roanoke county, Va
In the absence of the Agent, persons wishing insu-
rance will please call upon DR.. j. A. WADDELL, Staun-
ton, the Examing Physician to the Company, with
whom they can arrange for Policy:
LIFE INSURANCE.
Now is the time to provide for your family, II
should be attended to now first because it is less ex
pensive than it will be when you get older; second
because, if in health, you will pass medical exami
nation and be accepted third because life is
tain and delays dangerous. Demonstration is the
thief of time" Disease may come upon you, death
may overtake you and in hour when you think not
you may be suddenly cut off. and that without RENE,
dy to your family. Wait not then, for more conve
nient season. accept the boon while it is near and
the earliest possible convenience provide for your
household the means of honest livelihood, when
time shall be no more That opportunity is afforded
you now. Call, then at once upon the Agent, who
may be for few days at the Virginia Hotel, OF
upon DR.. j. A. WADDELL, who will, in the absence
the Agent afford facilities for getting out Policies of
Insurance. A. E. HUFF, Agent.
April 81. 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
THE NEW YORK. BAZAAR!


NEW GOODS! FRESH GOODS!!
AND FANCY GOODS!!!
just opened by the II
NEW YORK BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT,
AT WHITES OLD STAND.
WE respectfully invite the attention of the citizens
w of Staunton and vicinity to our well selected
and Fashionable stock of Fancy Dress Goods,
such
French, English and American Dress Goods;
Plain, Striped and ROBBED Silks;
Merinos Paramettas, DeBeges DeLaines
CIoaks. Mantilas and Shawls of the latest styles;
Embroideries and White Goods of all classes and
qualities.
1t has been. for the last years. the principle of our
Branch Business at Barnwell G. H., South Carolina,
BUYERS to keep fine assortment of Ladies, Children
and Infants Wearing Apparel of the latest styles and
best qualities Also
Gloves Gauntletts, Hosiery, &C., &C.,
Linseys and Flannels-all colors,
Cassimeres Satinetts, Kentucky Jeans,
Together with large Stock of Domestic Goods,
which will be sold at
New York Market Prices,
and on as good terms any house South Our Mr.
q r, Sicher. resident Merchant of New York, will
furnish us weekly with the newest in the market and
nv his known experience he will always select goods
which are best adopted for this trade. The public
respectfully requested to give call before pnrcha
sine elsewhere as our stock will be found complete
and will be shown with pleasure.
c. L. 4 D. SICHER,
Staunton, Oct. 4, 1859. at Whites Old Stand
TTODGE'S HORSE SHOE PESSARIES.
Ill Watch Spring
Balloon
India Rubber Cushion
!" :" Hard
Globular Glass -"
Flat Glass s
And a variety of other styles at
Staunton, Nov. l, Drug Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
DIED..

After mvny years of protracted illness, borne with
fortitnde and patience, Monday morning, the End
inst, Miss MYRTILLIA BRITToN, the 47th year of
her age. She leaves many devoted friends TO mourn
her untimely loss she was beloved by all that knew
her. her kind and gentle disposition leaves hope that
she is now with her blessed Redeemer. 7. E C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

GALE OF HOUSE AND LOT IN MT.
y SIDNEY.-The undersigned commr's in the case
rnG BSFks s nengy next a w
sell on the premises, the HOUSE aud LOT in the bill
mentioned, situated in the town of Mt. Sidney. This
property consists of good Brick Store house and
the lot which it is built adjoining the tavern and
DR.. VIM. Crawford's property on the West side of
Main Street.
TERMS Cash enough to defray costs of suit and
months, the purchaser uxecuting bond with personal
security and the title retained ultimate security.
J. B. BALDWIN, Comrs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

HOMMISSION SALE.-In pursuance of
" decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county
in the case of Peck and ais S. E. Clarke and als
we will offer at public sale, to the highest bidder
the premises Friday, the 9th day of january, 1862
at IL o'clock, NJ, Tract of Land containing about
1O2 Acres, situated miles northwest of Staunton,
adjoining the lands of David Fultz Capt. JOS Cline
and others. The above land is in fine state of cult
vaton There is House and other buildings, togeth
er with Orchard of choice Young Fruit Trees,
king it very valuable property.
Terms OF SALE.-So much in cash as will pay costs
of sale and suit the residue credit of l2 1s and
"a months, bonds taken with good personal security
and the title retained as ultimate security.
: s \. $ S SSS$RAs, 1a, oom'r'.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
GALE OF HOUSE AND LOT IN NIT, SID.

GAZE OF HOUSE AND LOT In MT. SID
y NEY.-By virtue of decree entered by the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, in the of Johnston
vs. Johnston. will proceed, the premises, to sell
at public auction. to the highest bidder on the 28ds
in the village Of Mt. Sidney in which Mrs. Mary F.
Johnston decd, lately resided. The House is built
of BRICK stories hgh containing four rooms, and
is surrounded by all the necessary out buildings with
we'll of good water in the yard. The lot contains
Half an Acre.
Sale to commence at o'clock, P. NJ
TERMS OF SALE.-One fourth of the purchase
money in hand and the balance in l. and years,
the purchaser to give bond with approved security and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
JONATHAN J. JOHNSTON, Comr.
Tan lQ6O-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
CHINA, QUEENSWARE AMI GLASS,
BUTLER, SON & FRANKLIN

UATE WIN. F. BUTLER)
IMPORTERS & WHOLESALE DEALERS. {
79 Main Street, Richnond, "a,
lave now in store and will be receiving, in a
IL this month, large and general assort-vgD
ment OF China, Queensware, Glassware, Lamps
Looking glasses, Casters, and a variety ofV2
Fancy Goods, which they offering at
WhoIes0le and ReGil upon the most favorable terms
we cordially invite merchants of Virginia, Nor h
Carolina and Tennessee to inspect and price our
goods, feeling confident that we can offer them such
inducements to purchase of us as must secure their
orders. 'Ass'
H The most careful attention given To maxine
goods securely and forwarding them with dispatch. =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
BLAcKWooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE Cory

These periodicals ably represent the three great
political parties of Great Britaln-Whlg, Tory and
character. AS Organs of the most profound writers
on Science, Literature, Morality and Religion, they
stand they have Stood unrivalled in the world
of letters, being considered indispensable to the
scholar and the professional man. while to the intel
igent reader of every class they furnish correct
and satisfactory record of the current literature othe
day, throughout the world than can be possibly OBJ
tanned from any other source.
EARLY COPIES.
The receipt of the Advance Sheets from the Brit
ish publishers gives additional value to these Re-
prints inasmuch as they can now be placed in the
hands of subscribers about soon as the original
ditiOnS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
THE MARKETS.
STANTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BIZ p. N. PoaoeW d O.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported forthe Spectator By W. d. Ionspkins d Bro
RICHMOND. JAN. Z, 1850.
FLOUR--In consequence of the closing up Of navi-
cation by ice little business has been done since
the holidays. We quote the Flour market good with
sales of Extra, at s619 Super. Sc.
WHEAT-Sales of Red $1.15@1.25. White S1.35
0L47L. Receipts small.
CORN-Sales of 5000.
BUTTER-l5@25 for poor to good.
GLOVER SEED-S5sl(06.
PLASTER-s411l by the cargo.
SALT-$22@3.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
FOR GOVERNOR,
GABRIEL HIRSHl
FOR LIEUT.. GOV.

NOTWITHSTANDING the failure of the AtlaHsic
In Cable to up to the expectations of some Of
the knowing ones of the Old and New World, &c
GABRIEL HIRSH, one of the largest stockholders
in the concern for the purpose of cutivatng rasr
nal feeling with all mankind has EXTENDED it as far
as the city of Staunton, where it is rerfcmiuz =
of the greatest achievements oftss SO. "a. .,
exhibiting at his OLD stand, on Main Strset, ihe
largest and most corIplete STOCK OF GOODS et IS
brought to this market. The greatest wondsr, how
ever even surprising the operations of the DO se
the CHINESE JUGGLERS," on exhibition ct bis
window. where the prettiest in the county, is et
ways to be found engaged in Repsdrigg Watch
and Jewelry. ~ 80
"a The 81 ZOO offered some Tim since Is sill i.
the hands irresponsible gentleman ia Stauntos read
to beshanded over to any one who viii bring forwar
q superior workman in his line. G. HIRSH
Sfsuuntnn Oct 10 1258--ff -A-A.L
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
GEORGE r. BAGRY
NO. 81, MAIN STREET.

Ri q ii M OND, VIR GINIA.s
LAS constantly hand large assortment NJ
IL STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, cons =,
ing in part Of
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestngs;
Bleached and Brown COttons;
Cotton Oznaburgs, Flannels and Linseys;
Irish Linens, Collars and Sleeves:
Hosiery, Gloves and Handkerchiefs
Also Bed and Servants BLANKETS.
Together with large supply of KERSEXS, SA7Z.
NElS and FULL CLOTHS and many other articles
too numerous to mention to which he would respect.
fully call the attention of customers friends and the
public generally. =
W Orders faithfully executed
Oct IL, 1859-1y.
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GREAT ARTISTIC ATTRACTION!
TWO SPLENDID PLATES!
IMPERIAL COURT OF FRANCE.
ROYAL FAMILY ENGLAND.
THE ECLECTIC MAGAZINE ~!
A

FOR JANUARY, 1860,
WILL be Embeshed with TWO Splendid Plates
w l. THE EMPRESS EUGENE and the EIGHT
LADIES OF HER COURT. 9 Beautiful Portraits OF
8 Beautiful Ladies.
2. QUEEN VICTORIA, PRINCE ALBERT, and
the Children of the Royal Family. The artistic EN-.
beshments and the literary attractions Of the num-
Der are intended to be matchless Other brilliant
gems of art will follow 1t is intended to please the
artistic eye and crafty the taste of all lovers of choice
reading.
READY FOR DELIVERY, DEC. 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

y pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court of Bath
county, pronounced at the October term, 1859, in a
cause therein depending, in which Joseph N. Jolli
and Achilles Pugh, executors of John Pugh, decd.
ers are Defendants, the undersigned, Commission
ers therein named, will proceed, the l4M day of
February aaeGt in frontof the Warm Springs HOTEL in
the said county of Bath. to sell public auction to the
highest bidder, credit of six MONTHS with inter-
est from the day of sale, the following named slaves
now in the possession of the said Leroy P danger
field, ST., to wit: CHARLES, HENRY, DAYY, BET
sly, LOUISA, ALBERT and CHARLES.
Bonds with good security will be required for the
payment of the purchase money and interest thereon
as aforesaid. VIM Fl. TERRILL, co,,,u,
VIM. SKEEN, yum 10