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Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-04

Sross or THE TIMEs-Dr Cummings
 has been stating his opinion at Leeds
 (England) respecting, tne grea. event which, according to his interpretation of the book of Daniel and the Apocalypse, are loolning iii the future: a A
 He said .he year 1867 seemed 10 end 5000 years of the worlds history. and from the earliest periods onward il had been almost the universal bellef thai the six days of creation were typical 0f those 6 GOO years. and that the seventh day of creaaon. or Snbbaih was typical of the m,llennlaI rest of 00O years But they
 would say ltI,nt, supposipg this were so, Ithey were ai his .nnaie.ss over l40y years
 short ot the 5000 years. l, was a re- markable fact, however. ihnl the ablrst |chronoogists. irrespective ol all prophetic theories. las showntbat a mistake of up. wards of 100 years had been made m |calculatlng the chronology of the wotld,I .and lhai lhe lS6Q af lhs Christian era Le- gan not far from the 4004 oi the worlds history, hut in the year 4i3S. aud ,ba, year of Chrisi's hirth was five years Le.
 fore tt,,i,. or Hl 5l32 If his prelnists
 were just, then they were al lha, nipme iit
 within seven y,ars of the exhaustion vit the GOO years; so ihal If 1867 ~asEio he lie lrfininalson ofathe economy thew had arnyed al ,be Saturday esrn,ue the worlds loug and drypry wees thls were so, Il WAS aInagnificept A,opehf lhal there were some qinthe assembly wao would never die. They Were just pluug. ing into days such as tl,ry bad never be-
 fore seen; m Europpanwaf was loons- lng, more dreadful than that through which they had recently pnssed aud wlien ibese things happened Il would be seen that The s,,nliments he had uttered wesea noI the dreams of fanalic,sm, but the words of soberness and truth. ssef
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-04

DR. W. F. WALSH having located al
 J Des Are, offers his PROFESSIONAL. -SER= VICES to the public lD Calls promptly at tended to. may29, lS58-1ye
Des Arc citizen., 1860-04-04
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
J. J. LANE.... ......W. H. CHAMBERS.
 Drs. LANE & CHAMBERS

HAVING formed partnership in the Il Il practice of their profession. tender their services 10 the citizens of Des Arc and adia- cent country. From their experience they hope to share at least portion of the patron age of the public. f
 TT Office on Buena Vista street, at BALs- LY's DRUG STORE. feb1:tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30

LETTER OF ONE OF WALKERS CoMPATRIoTs
Col. Rudler, sentenced to the Costa RIGA mines
for four years, has transmitted the following let.
ter to the commandante of Truxillo, Don Nor
berto Martinez, through the English consul:
My Dear Sir: Icanuot take my departure with
out first acknowledging to you my heartfelt
thanks for the friendship which you evinced for
me during my confinement and trial. Your con.
duct in this instance is worthy of the highest
praise both az Christian and gentleman. AS
the former, you have fully carried out the pre-
cepts of our Holy Church, to return good for
evil. As the other, you have shown that gener-
Gus and high-toned character which few men
would have had the fortitude to carry out in the
trying ordeal which | have just passed.
To your kind lady am also much indebted
for the many comforts received at her hands,
and now, through you, tender her my grateful
thanks. also desire to make you the instru-
ment in conveying my thanks to those gentle
men who have so generously befriended me. In
doing this you will add to the many obligations
which have already been indebted to you. In
conclusion, permit me to assure you that my con-
duct shall be such as to prove to you, and all
those who have befriended me, that was not
unworthy OF it. May Gods blessing be with
you and yours, is my earnest prayer.
Your more than friend,
A. H. RUDIER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
For the Spectator.
Mowry,s Mill Club

Met on Saturday evening the 9th inst. Of 6
O'Clock After the meeting was called to order.
Capt. Doyle being present, was introduced by
Major Poage in a very high toned and eloquent
manner.
Mr. Doyle then took the floor amid thunders
of applause He addressed the meeting for over
two hours, in an able and eloquent manner, vim
dicating the cause in which he is engaged to the
satisfaction of all present. After Capt Doyle
concluded bis remarks, the following resolutions
were adopted
1. Resoloed, That P Harrison and R. Mauzy
are most respectfully invited to address this Club
on Saturday the 3rd day of Nov, at 2 o'clock
P. M.
2. Resozved, That Geo. NJ. Cochran, jr., be
most respectfully invited to represent the Doug
las wing of Democracy.
8. Resolced, That W. S. 81. Baylor or any
other representative ofthe Breckenridge Democ-
racy, be most respectfully invited to meet with
the Club and divide time in the discussion.
On motion it was resolved that the proceed
ings of this meeting be published in the Staunton
Spectator.
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet on
next Saturday at 2 O'Clock P. M.
D. B. CROUSEHORN CHA'MN. :
I; F: FIsHBURN, Secretaries
W. Ell. SNAPP,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
No Time for Quarreling.

1t is high time that the people of the South
should stop their chickering's. We have a Sec
tional party North to combat; why then fritter
away the vote of the South? We would present
no sectional front. Because the North has done
wrong we urge no retaliation in the way Of a
Southern ticket. We want National men,
There are National men IN the field.
Confessedly, the Democratic party has no
regular national nominee. What then is to be
doneg Lincoln threatens us. His successes in
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana give proof of
his power with the people; and yet Southern
men are divided and quarreling in the face of
danger. Democrats, if you are sincere and really
in earnest, if your desire to defeaty our enemies,
why will you longer distract your section with
your own divisions and prevent the election of
of the only NATIONAL NOMINEE opposed to Lin
coin? Vote for John Bell.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30

ORINoLINE DONE FoR.-As Paris gives the
fashions to every place Boosting of high civiliza-
tion iJ is fair to presume that the days of crno-
line are numbered. A new style of skirts meet
ing with great favor there as it supports the
dress without whalebone or steel, relying for
this purpose merely on the harmonious and
sklful disposition Of the plated muslin of which
it is composed. The multiplied skirt, or jupone
multiple as it is called, supports series of vo
lants, tapered at and grouped like a fan, which
are moved at will by means of metallic eyelets.
For travelling it is quite agreeable, as it occupies
little space. What boon in crowded horse
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30

JOHN Il. BALDWIN

who promise, CERTAINLY, to address you. 9th
er speakers and hearers from other counties will
be more than welcome; but we propose that
this shall be meeting of the thousands of Union
loving men OF Old Augusta, to counsel together
on the EVE OF THE GREAT BATTLE FOR THE
UNION. 1t viii be the last occasion on which
all of our countymen can meet before the close
of the canvass; let it be grand family meeting,
were here in such gallant array on the glorious
10Th of October come back, with their banners
and their bells. and ''bring their sheaves with
them" Let the ladies and all lovers of the
Union come, of whatever party faith.
By order of the County Committee.
BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
Augusta a Bell County.

Augusta is one of the strongest Bell counties in
the State in several respects. In the first place it
has more Bell voters than any county, save pos
slbly Loudoun. In the second place, it has more
persons by the name of Bell, we venture to say,
than any county in the State, all of whom, we
suppose, will be related to the President if Bell
should be elected. In the third place, it has
more ladies who are entitled to be considered
bellies than any county in the good sold Com
monWealth."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
Tickets Tickefsli

Every voter should now be supplied with
tickets. Get them as soon as possible. Persons
from all portions of this county, and we hope
surrounding counties, will be here on Friday
the End day of November. Those who will not
be supplied before, should be sure to get them
at that time. The distribution of tickets n great
abundance must not be neglected. Send fol
tickets neutrality-suspicious. is no time to be lost
Allegheny, Bath, Pocahontas, Highland, and
Pendleton should send at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
7TRUsTEE's sA LEI viii, on the premises

TRUSTEES SA LEI will, ON the premises
SELL on six, twelve and eighteen months time, under
deed of trust executed by Isaac II. Steele (now de-
ceased to me- and of record in the Office Of the CLERK
Of Augusta county, tract of PINE LAND, situated
in about three miles of Greenvile, and containing
IO3 Acres-clothed with heavy growth of valua-
BILE timber. And on the next day, at the late resi-
dence of the said late Isaac Ii. Steele, will sell, for
cash, the following property, or so much thereof as
may then be found, to wit: bay mare and all
the hay and grain of said Isaac H. Steele, sowed or
now growing any of his lands, or the lands or the
land which he occupies.
The title of the real estate is believed to be unqnes
tonable vet will convey only slch title vested in
me by said deed ROBERT G. STEELE.
N. B.-My counsel, John B. Watts, will be associa-
ted with me in making said sales
Oct 80, 1860. Il. Y. OIEELE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
THE GATHERING OF THE CLUBS.

THE GATHERING OF THE CLUBS.
All the Bell-Everett Clubs of the county hav-
ing cordially CONQUERED in the proposition of the
Central Committee for general counsel together
before the day of election, will assemble
IN sTAUNTON, ON FRIDAY, NOV. End,
AT 10 O'CLOCK, A. M.
AS the several Clubs arrive, they will Rally on
Main Street, with the head of the line at the
Baptist Church, and will move along Main Street
to Green Street, thence across to Frederick and
along the principal streets to the front of the
Court-house-conducted by Col Rudolph Turk
Coils VIM. P. Tate and ]. Marshall Hanger.
HON. ALEX. Ii. II. STUART and COL. J.
B. BALDWIN, will address the meeting from
a platform in the Courthouse yard. Seats soisl
be prooided for the LADIES.
TURNER'S CoRNEr BAND has kindly accepted
an invitation to unite in the ceremonies.
General Committee Of Arrangsnsemts.- Geo.
W. Imboden, Emmett Guy, A. 7. Gilkeson, P.
Fl. Trout, Thos. Marshall.
Committee to Procure Seats (Sn odUance).-J
I'll. Waters, Adams Lushbaugh, A. M. Simpson,
John P. Bledsoe, and John B. Evans.
Com. to arrange Seats at the Ground. John
N. Hardy, John j. Olake, 81. r. Matthews, J.
W. Suthards and Geo. d. Hudson.
CON- to Arrangs tho Speakers Stand Geo.
A. Armentrout, o. 7. Cochran, J. FL. Frazier,
s. H. Lushbaugh, John 7. Parent.
Com. to Receipe the Ladies.-Powell Harrison,
Il. K. Cochran Arch'd Kinney, r. D. Lilley, A.
s. Fultz, DR.. J. B. Gilkeson. W. j. Points, Jas.
Bnmgardner, Virginius R. Guy, Bedell Berkeley,
Thos S. Doyle, @. T. Arnall.
(The Committees are appointed with the ex'
pectation that each member will promptly and
cheerfully discharge has fair share Of the duty
that the labor may fall more lightly on all.)
Ground for hitching horses, carriages, DC, may
be had in the Circus Lot (back of r. ]. Hopes
Store) and in the Lot in rear of r. j. Rankin'G
daguerrean gallery.
If the weather be unfavorable for the open
air, the speaking will be in the Armony Hall:
in all other respects, the weather, as at the late
Rally, will be disregarded.
By order of the Central Committee.
BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN, Chairman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
Boquet presented to Hon. Thos. $. Flournoy,

Boquet presented to Hon. Thos. $. FIournoy.
In our haste in preparing the account of the
proceedings of our Grand Rally of last week, we
omitted to mention the fact that patriotic, IN
ion-loving lady OF this county presented beau
tiful boquet of flowers to Hon. Thos. S. Flournoy
as he concluded his eloquent speech. She Sc
lected our gallant friend, Col. Marshal McCue, to
present the boquet for her. Accompanying the
boquet was the following note from the hand of
the fair donor:
MOUNT Scion, Oct. 10Th, 1860.
Hon. THos. S. FLoURNoY-Respected Sir =
Will you accept this boquet, as an humble testi
monial from one who admired the gallant manner
in which you demeaned yourself as our standard
bearer in the memorable contest of 1866, as we'll
as in the support of our glorious Union ticket in
this canvass. May each flower as it contributes
its beauty and fragrance to the collection, be
emblematic of the Union we so much cherish
may no star in its bright galaxy ever be blotted
out, be stained with dishonor, or shoot madly
from its sphere. May the tones of the great
'Bell' of the Union, where "Ever-et's" tones
are heard, sound the death knel of all the Lin
coins and Yanceys, North and South. And if
success perches upon our banner in Virginia, as
1t must, whether doomed to defeat in the grand
battle on the 9th of November or not-may the
young ladies of our State, msy sisters, weave you
chaplet worthy the brow of Henry.
With sincere respect, yours,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30

Nor HUNG-The two Hitchings. father and
son, arrested near Cheraw, S. c., on suspicion of
being engaged in an insurrectionary plot, have
not been hung as reported. They were tried be-
fore committee of seventy persons selected
from the several beat companies in the district,
and were acquitted by a vote of eleven for hang
lug and fifty nine against it, The committee
determined that the two Hitchings should leave
the State, and appointed a subcommittee of six,
who forthwith performed the duty of conduct
ing them 20 North Carolina.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
VALUABLE CULPEPER FARM

TOR reasons not necessary to give here, am anx-
- ious to sell my farm, known as Cottage Home"
lying on Flat Run, "a miles from Brandy Station,
and contains 40 Acres-300 cleared, and the bal
ance in good timber. The soil originally is very SUI
perior and at this time produces fine crops of Wheat
Corn, Oats and all the Grasses common to our coun
try 1t lies beautifully and nearly every of the
cleared land be from the dwelling which is
in full view of the A. Railroad. The buildings
are neat and substantial all having been built In the
last years. and we'll of first rate IN the yard
My price is S IL 000-$4.000 down and the balance in
eight equal annual instruments bearing interest and
the interest payable annually deem it unnecessa-
ry to give extended description of the farm as no
one would purchase without first viewing the premi-
ses Any gentleman wishing to make visit of in
spectlon, by dropping me line what day, will meet
him at the Station with conveyance to my house.
j. o. HARRIS,
Brandy Station, Culpeper CO., Va.
Oct. 80, 186o-6w-Vid copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
Staunton Bell Club.

Monday night, the 9th of Nov, being the final
"Hurrah Meeting": in other words, no set
speech, but half dozen shert rally speeches, of
twenty minutes each, ('against timer in which
all speakers on hand are invited to take part
The Ladies are expected to attend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
ssCovington Weekly Times.o

We have received the first issue of the "Cov-
ington Weekly Times" established by Messrs.
Holloway and Humphreys, in Covington, ALE
ghany county, Va. 1t is large, Leat paper,
and promises to be edited with ability. 1t sup
ports the Secession misunderstanding and
Lane. We are sorry to see such good paper
devoted to such bad purpose. We fear the
advocacy of that ticket will prevent the ''Times'
from securing that degree of support which is
necessary to pecuniary success
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
Interesting BELLE Procession.

There was Bell and Everett mass meeting at
Murfreesboro', Tenn, on Wednesday last A
feature of the procession which followed it con-
sisted of fifty beautiful young ladies on horse
back, each attended by gallant, and all dressed
in flowing black riding habits, black riding hats,
and white sashes, and all bearing circular BAN
ners appropriately inscribed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
Remember Election Day, the
9Th Day Of November.
To the Union Party of Augusta.

=
You responded most nobly on the 10Th of DC
tober to the call for Grand Union Rally. True
to your ancestral instincts, you came through
storm and mire to show how ready you are a.
gainst all odds to answer your country's call for
even the slightest service. But many who would
then have been with you, found it impossible,
and now ask only another chance, and they will
join you regardless Of soeather.
The eyes of the Union party of Virginia are
on Augusta. The eloquent Summers told you
how longingly her daughter counties of the West
were looking to their old Mother in this hour
of danger to the Union. Your boast is already
published over the land, that yours claims to be
the banner Union county at the polls on the 9th
of November next. Your honor is no0 at stake,
and each and all mast see that 1t is redeemed.
We do not propose another ''Rally," but in
vite an informal meeting from all ouer the cousa-
ty, and especially from the precincts which were
unprepared to come on the 10Th of October
In a crisis like this all must move, and in solid
column to cheer and encourage each other.
COME THEN ONCE MORE!
On Friday, the Cd day Of Nect Month,
by 10 O'Clock in the morning, rain or sun shine,
and hear your own eloquent County men,
HON. ALEX II. n. STuARTi
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
Votes ON the Central Railroad.

On the 22nd inst. the vote in the train of the
Virginia Central R. r. stood as follows; Bell
and Everett, ia; Breckenridge and Lane, 81
Douglas and johnson, 10.
On the 23rd the vote stood: Bell and Ever
EFT, III; Breckenridge and Lane, 80; Douglas
and johnson, IA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
Loudoun and Augusta,

Remember that Augusta must give a greater
majority over Breckenridge than Loudoun.-
That good old county says that she will beat us
badly. This must not be the case. Loudoun
must be beaten-Augusta must triumph. Lou
doun is actively at work, and it is necessary for
every man in Augusta to do his whole duty
Work hard and secure the triumph.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
Now AND THEN.-Mr. Breckenridge, in hi

Now AND THEN-Mr. Breckenridge, in his
speech at Frankfort, last winter, said:
81 trust the time may never come when il
may be deemed necessary for the Congress of the
United States in any form to interfere with the
question [of slavery in the Territories. so
FAR IT HAS ONLY BEEN PROMOTIVE OF
EVIL TO Us, AND WOULD PORTEND ON
LY EVIL IN THE FUTURE"
Now, does Mr.. Breckinridge intend to insist
upon proposition that has "only been promo
tive of evil' to the people of the South9
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
The Free Press.

The old "Free Press" Published in Charles
town, Jefferson county, Va, has donned new
dress, and looks as neat and tidy as Bridegroom.
We are pleased to see the old family journal in
such nice trim, indicative of prosperity and con-
tinued usefulness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30

~ As the next paper will be issued on
Monday, instead of Tuesday, the usual day. ad
Tertisers will please send in their advertisements
as soon as Saturday, otherwise they cannot be
inserted in the paper of that week.
We are compelled to issue the paper on Mon
day, as the election will take place on Tuesday
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30

We The recent Agricultural Fair held at
Richmond was the most successful one which
has been held. The weather was very favora-
BILE, and it is supposed that there were as many
as $1,000 present on the 3rd day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30

The position which Mr.. Bell has maintained du-
ring the present canvass, seems to have com
mended itself to the approval OF men of all par
ties. Even Senator Davis, who, in recent
speech at Holly Springs, Miss, was quite severe
on Douglas and Breckenridge for taking the
stump, did not hesitate to express bis commen.
dation of Mr.. Bells course. He is reported to
have said, that, while the above candidates were
itinerating in their own behalf, John Bell ssstay-
ed at home and behaved himself like gentle
man."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
THEOLD DOMINION
CLOTHING HOUSE.

TO MY ODD FRIENDO AND TAIhONO.
TNHE object of this communication is to inform you
i that have opened new Clothing and Furnish
ING Store. next door to the Express Office Va Hotel
where will be pleased to you, and especially will
be pleased to have the pleasure of furnishing you
with any thing in my line that you may want MY
stock is entirely new and made of the very best ma
terlals and all that ask is liberal patronage to en-
sure me success. Respect'ly Yours.
JAMES A.. ARMENTROUT.
Staunton, Oct. 80, 1S60-tf-Vin. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-In pur-
Ii suance of decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta, made in the cause of VIM. j. Shumate, plein-
tiff, VS.. Margaret E. Perrin and Rebecca George, de-
PENDANTS, shall proceed, the premises In Staun-
ton, on SATURDAY, THE lsT DAY OF DECEMBER next,
sell at public sale, that desirable property now oc-
cupied by the defendants consisting OF large frame
Dwelling House and necessary out houses, and a
We will either sell the property in body or in sepa
rate lots, as may be desired.
TERMS-so much in hand as will pay costs of sale
and of suit and the balance in equal payments at
SIX, twelve and eighteen months, the purchaser to
give bonds with good personal security end the title
to be retained as ultimate security
} 70 X R p 5TRoDHN' comm'rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30

~ At the request of IN" we insert his
communication, giving his account of the Doug
las meeting on Wednesday last. "Me is Dem
ocrat, and hears with Democratic ears and sees
with Democratic eyes,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30

VIRGINIA ASYLUM FOR INEBRIATEs.-Th Medi.
cal Society of Virginia have constituted Drs.
Brooks, Trent and Bolton committee to apply
to the next Legislature for charter for house
of refuge for inebristes. The establishment will
be called the Virginia Washington Home.