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VIRGINIA HOTEI.

VIRGINIA HOTEL.
THIS well known establishment now presents
l. largely additional facilities, for the accommodate
ton of the travelling Public. Mr.. VIM Peyton
retains his connection and associates with him. as
Proprietor and Manager, Mr.. VIM Jordan. formerly
of the Lexington HOTEL and recently of the Rock
bridge Baths. The style of the firm is
JORDAN g. PEYTON.
The proprietors have secured a corps Of efficient
and accommodating assistants, who will unite with
them IN paying every attention those stopping at
The Hotel Capable and faithful servants are also
rOvded, to ensure the comfort of guests The table
nj, continue, as heretofore, equal that of any Ho-
tel IN the State.
The proprleogs would also call special attention to
the fact that by the erection OF NEW BUILDINGS
already commenced they will have at command 30
Additional ROUms, by means of which they VIII
be enabled to afford greater comfort to transient
guests and to accommodate families wishing to spend
the summer in otauuton. Connected with the Ho-
tel extensive Stables, under tho management of
Byers 4 Co., we'll known Tor their experience and
efficiency in this department. Horses will be taken
on Livery, and Horses, huggies and Hacks will be
afforded To guests On reasonable terms.
In conclusion the Proprieos pledge themselves to
spare pains To continue and increase ,Ae present
reputation OF the House and AN appreeiatiye
public. - WIN. JORDAN, tp,on,ns
WIN, Ii. pEYTON, Aor KS
N. B-The Office OF all Stage Lines is at this
House, also the office OF ADAMS Dc cos EXPIRE SS
JORDAN d PEYTON.
Stsunion Jan 20 IS6O-tf
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NEGRO EXCITEMENT IN CANADA-At Chatham
forty miles from this city, crowd comp. ,sed o.
several hundred negroes took possession of the
public school houses early on Monday morn;no
and, when the white teachers aud scholars a.
rived, refused TO allow them 10 enter or in anv
manner obtain possession of them. As there
seemed to be a disposition to carry matters
with a high hand, the authorities were call "A in
but. from the fact that the negroes inE.abj inc
The town far Ontnunber the white citizens. there
were no means available except those o. recon.
ciliaton. The Africans were headed by one
Shadd, a negro who has made himself prornine NJ
IN that vicinity for some time, having been con-
cerned in the forcble rescue case which r. curr.
ed there two years ago. The Mayor and Joon-
cilmen assembled OIL the spot, accompanied by a
majority OF the citizens. Tie whole to sn was
in an uproar
The conference continued some hours. the an
thorltles maintaining cOnclatory and peace
ful course, and the negroes asserting their clAn-
should be taken into consideration. aud sac ar
engagements made as could with propri ty be
brought about This means nothing, of course,
as the demands OF the negroes must be c. noled
with or resisted. In case they are cJnp Z
WITH, the town, and rs consequence, Il e SUI
rounding country, will be under their rul aid
II they are not, conflict may be expets ii b.,
tween the white and black Races in VIII. / a.
former will have great difficulty in main,aia.l,
their ground, as they are 10 the minority -
There are about twenty-five hundred negroes +,
Chatham alone.
At Sandwich, three miles below this cit s,
there was disturbance growing ont of the sa;ne
cause. The whites, in apportioning the school
tax, assessed themselves only, leaving tia negr
population out, in order that they mighE no,
control the cause of education by their votes at
tie ballot-box. The negroes were highly ~
censed at this, and went in body to the polls
on the occasion of the election of school officers
determined to vote. They were resisted end
driven away, and much i'll feeling and en- ity
engendered. Detroit Free Press of 18th.
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1t is reported that thirty five hundred men are
in New Orleans ready to embark for Vera Cruz
They ostensihly will go thither as laborers on
the railroad long ago projected, from Arkansas
Bay to Mazatlan. They will also be military
organization, in order to protect themselves
Juarez, it is said, tavors this movement. With
in the last week or two, from fifty to sixty men
from Washington and Baltimore have gone South
abundantly provided with arms. They form a
portion of large party whose destination is
said to be Mexico, to assist the Liberal Govern
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

COLONIZATION SOoIErY.-The annual meeting
Of the American Colonization Society was held
at the Smithsonian Institute, Washington. on
Tuesday night last. There was large attend
ance Addresses were delivered by Hon. Mr.,
Taylor, OF Tenn, DR.. Styles of Georgia and Rev
Mr.. Pinney, of N. 7. The receipts of the pas,
year were nearly $l6O,OOO. and the expenditures
$4,000. About three hundred immigrants
We're sent to Africa during the same period.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

CLIPPINGS AND OTHERS SUMMoNED-The Oieve-
land Piaindeaer, of the 17h lust, announces
that Mr.. !. w Fitch, United States Marsha OF
Northern Ohio, on the proceed ng day recei ed
a bundle OF official documents from the CHAIR
man of the Hafpers Ferry Investigating Com
miitee, com banding him to subpoena JOS. u +
Gltidngs, Ralph Plumb aud John Brown, DR., to
appear before the Committee and testify under
oath all they laay know OF the organi4alio...
:'The Sons of Liberty" or any other organic :
ton connected with John Brown ''wosk u
Kansas" 1t these witnesses refuse to obey tie
summons, they are TO be arrested under war
rants which accompanied the subp9nas. The
Plalhdealer also states that the Sous of Liberty
at West Andover, Ohio, have decided deliberate
ly To refuse to obey he summons, aud to re-
| sist if attempts are made TO eaforoe it. The
same action has bean taken al Ooerin.
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Railroad Map.

Wa are indebted to. Mr.. II. D. Whtcomb
Chief Engineer of the Virginia Central Railroad
for map of this great improvement west of the
Blue Ridge, with profile of the grades. 1t is q
work of great interest, and highly creditable tc
Mr.. Whitcomb's skill as sn engineer and
draughtsman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

Civil, NOT SECTIONAL WAR.-The position
of Rev. DIR. Lord, concurreG in by able North
ern statesmen, that the continual aggressious of
abolition upon the slave States, will provoke a
civil war rather than sectional war. and thai
the lighting would be mostly between Northeru
men themselves, is urged upon the consideration
OF the Tribune and other incendlary presses and
orators Of that section. The Herald tells Hor
ace Greeley, in plain English, that his doctrines
may some day lead to a trial of physical strength
in the streets of New York, in which he. the
said Greeley, will probably be hung to lamp
post. No one who knows anything of the
Northern people believes that they are united
in the aggressive anti-slavery movement. or that
they even agree in their views OF slavery in the
abstract.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

A DAY OF PRAYER.-The citizens of Char
lotte county, Va, held meeting On the End
inst, to deliberate upon the existing state of af-
fairs. Among the resolutions adopted was the
following:
Resolped, That this meeting recommend to
Christians throughout the Union, to observe the
next 22nd of February as day of fasting and
prayer to Almighty God for guidance and sup
port through the dangers by which we are sur
rounded.
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Hon. Clark B. Cochrane. a Republican mer

Hon. Clark B. Cochrane, a Republican MEM
Der of Congress from New York, who has been
i'll for several weeks past, is now reported insane,
and was Cd Monday last taken to the Asy lum at
Utica tor treatment This is clear loss to the
Republicans of one vote in the House of Repre-
sentatives. A despatch from Utica on the 2lst
says that Mr.. G. is not insane, but Frustrated by
being overworked He WAS taken to the Asy-
lum as precautionary measure.
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rejected, and the bill, as it came from the House,
was passed-ayes So, noes 9.
q House. Mr. Christian presented the petition
of Hartman & Snapp, asking indemnity for ex
penses incurred in resisting license tax I'M
properly imposed on them by the county court
of Essex.
The Covington and Ohio Railroad bill was
taken up, and advocated by Mr.. Chapman.
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MARRIED.,

On the 5th of January, by the Rev ]. M Schreck
hise. Mr.. WILLIAM THonAs CHITTUM, to Miss MARY j
LUDwIcK-all of Rock idge.
On the 18th inst, By Rev. VIM. Brown, SAa'L By
RRs. ESQ.,, to Miss SARAH c., daughter OF Sam
Cline, Esq.-all OF this county,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

The New York Evening Post denies the state
ment of the Herald that the business OF the hO-
tells in that city has decreased Oh account of the
slavery agitation. The Post says there has been
no perceptlble falling off of S luthern travel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

Crawford's bronze statue of Governor Mason
was raised on the Richmond monument on Wed
nesday last. Governor Mason was the author
of the Virginia Declaration Of Rights
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

In respond 10 Gail from some ten or twelve
members OF the Legislature, the Hon. John M.
Bolts has written long letter giving his views
of the present political trouble. He thinks there
is no danger of dissolution of the Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

The Convention of Connecticut Manufacturers
at Meriden, Conn, on Wednesday, called for the
purpose OF passing Union resolutions, resulted il
sPiit, and two Conventions of about equal size
Each body adopted series of resolutions of {
Union character-the one having Republican
and the other Democratic complexion
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Total revenue. '.'''P' o'''o
The taxes assessed On licences are thus ciassi'

Augusta pays the largest revenue into Tue
Treasury of any county in the State, except
Campbell, which, including the city OF Lyneh-
burg, paws ST. ,O96.O1. The other cities are not
included in the comfy statistics
The following table shows the average Vaine
Of land per acre, including buildings, in the
counties named:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

MIR. Tim Rives, of Petersburg known as the
"Old War horse" of Democracy, declared a few
days since that if Gov. Letcher's project was at
tempted to be carried out that he would stumr
not only that district, but the whole State il
opposition to it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

TRIAL OF CoNsPIRAToRs. The Legislature of
Virginia having authorized a special term of the
Circuit Court for the county OF Jefferson, Judge
Parker has directed notice to be given that the
term will be commenced on the first day of Feb
ruary next. 1t is understood that Stephens and
Hazlet, two of the Harper's Ferry conspirators,
will then be tried.
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The WAR IN MoRoooo.-Advices from Madrid
on the 30th ult. say: Yesterday the Spanish
squadron burnt and blew up the fort at the
mouth of the river Tetuan. Two tribes, not
wishing to continue the war, have withdrawn to
their noun tains
A despatch dated the 1st inst. says: On Fri
day evening the Moors vigorously attacked orr
encampmeht but were repulsed with great loss.
The Spaniards displayed great bravery. Their
loss, however, was not considerable. The ru-
NOR of peace having been concluded is atogeth-
er false.
Another despatch on the I'd says: After a
glorious fight the Spanish army, commanded by
Gen. Piiln, defeated the Moors on the whole line
and advanced as far as Gastillgos. The hnssars
executed several heroic charges and captured q
flag. The Mo0rs were 40 600 strong and lost at
least ! 800 The Spanish loss was from 400 to
600. The greatest enthusiasm prevails in the
army.
Three vessels sailing under tho English flag
and carrying contrabrand of war, had been
brought from Ceuta to A!gesiras.
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Loss OF THE FLORA TEMPLE-MUTINY ON
BOARDING. have some further particulars of
the loss of this Baltimore SHIP, previously an
bounced. The Flora Temple lett Macao, China,
early in October, bound to Havana, having ON
board over eight hundred coolies, and crew Of
nearly fifty, including officers and boys. When
two days out the coolies mutinied. Five of the
riugleaders were shot by Captain johnson and
one by his brother, before the outbreak was sup
pressed. About tie middle of the month tho
ship struck on a sunken rock, not laid down In
the Captains chart, and knocked large hole in
her bottom. She sank rapidly and the officers
and crew had only time to escape to the boats
without securing anything but the most necessa-
~ articles for their preservation. The coolies
had to be left to their fate and of course all per-
ished. Fourteen days after the loss of the ship
Captain johnson, with bis brother, the surgeon
OF the ship, and thirty-one of the crew arrived
at Touron. They suffered terribly from their
long exposure, and were covered with boils and
nearly famshed. The French war steamer ST..
Gironde received them on board and conveyed
them to Manila. The French Admiral subse-
quently despatched steamer to search for the
two other boats, containing the remainder Of the
crew, but did not find them. The letter detail
ing these facts was dated at Manila on 1st No.
vember.-Balt. Amer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

The United States Senate has confirmed the
nomination of Mr.. Hughes, OF Indiana, to supply
the vacancy on the bench of the Court Of claims.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

The statue of Henry Gay. ordered by the la
dies OF Virginia and executed by Hart, has ar
rived at Richmond.
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1.-THE brother of the celebrated John Brown
OF Harpers Ferry celebrity, has arrived in Paris
The object OF his presence there is to advocate
the cause which his gallant brother so nobly de.
Tended" He is an impostor, we suspect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-24

There seems to be no reason to doubt, says
the Louisville Journal, that in the struggle of
the democratic factions which took place at
Frankfort, last week, the Guthrie men COM
pletely vanquished their adversaries.
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DIED.

On the 5th inst JULIA ELIzABETH, second daugt
ter OF VIM and Annie Shry-aged yr months an
IL days. ~ Alexandria and Fredericksburg pr
pers please copy
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GREAT INDUCEM ENTS.-Ffom this date
VI unlil the st day of April 1860, will offer great
Inducements to those who wish to supply themselves
with Hats and Caps having determined in order to
reduce my stock sell them at CosT 70. CASH Call
before the stock is diminished. at the store
ly opposite the Va. Hotel
Stauntcn, Jan. "a, 1860 WIN. SHRY, Agt
for Nj. q. HBim man.
DLACKSMITH WANTED.-The subscriber
d wishes to employ by the year good Blacksmith,
to whom he will give liberal wages; or he will rent
his shop to such man if he prefers it.
W. j. D. BELL.
Staunton, JAM "a, 1850--4ts Rock. Regis. copy.
FO0 NEGROES WANTED.-I wish to pur.
OUU chase 500 likely young Negroes, of both sex
es for the Southern market, for which will pay the
highest market prices in cash. My address is Staun
ton, or Middlebrook, Augusta Co., Va.
Jan. "a, 1862 D. u. CAKSON.
nLASTER.-l am receiving 500 Tons of the
| best Windsor Blue Plaster. ever brought to this
market-which will sell low for Cash or Country Pro
duce Call at the Freight Depot
Staunton, Jan. "a, lo6O-3m W. BURKE.
TOBACCO have just added one Hundred Butts
of Tobacco, of various Brands, to my present
stock, which will be sold at very small advance
Call and Examine before purchasing elsewhere.
Jan. "a, 1860 ]. B. EVANS. &
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LIVERY AND SALE STABLES

"E have leased for term of years the commodi-
w Gus and convenient Stables attached to tn e
Virginia Hotel, in Stsunton, where -
intend to keep constantly on hand for ,,n,rrr[I~
sale the finest HORSES that can be sETeaaak
procured. j. s. Byers has experience TX H
and qualifications as a horse dealer, ve1ek2aAaekn
which are well known &c the public As business
is TO be of years pains wild be spared to obtain
and keep the public patronage.
We also take Horses on Livery. In a few weeks
the Stabling will be increased to accommodate 400
horses. Capable and attentive Ostlers have been en-
ployed. The County custom solicited. Drivers
invited to stop with us.
In connection with this Stable shall keep Hacks
Buggies and Saddle Horses, constantly TO hire-our
Vehicles being all new, with fine Horses, we conf
DENLY solicit pubic patronage.
j. S. BYEkS & co.
N. B. Nicking and Bobbing done by AN expert
enced hand. BYERS l. co.
Ian. 2l. 1860
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Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit
1sA ESTRAY.-Taken up by Richard H.
# Dudley. on his land in the County of Au-
-~Agusta, the 10th day of December, 1859. of
the following description, to wit:
steer OF red color. with white belly and hind
white top of the shoulder and end of the
TAIL marked! with half cropp off the lett ear, sup
posed to be three years old and appraised at 2 dol
lars.
An Extract, Teste.
Jan. "a, 1850 J. ID IMDODEN elk
Augusta County Court Clerks office to wit:
ESTRAY .-Taken up by VIM. S. Sproul, on his
land IN said county, of the following description to
wit:
COW of red color white back, belly and tail and
supposed to be IL Is years old and appraised at
twenty dollars An Extract Teste,
Jan. "a VIM. A. BURNETT. d. G.
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Virginia Statistics.


The First Auditor of Virginia reports the val
ue of real estate and slaves in the State as fol-
lows:
Value of real estate, SoI f. os,ooo.o4'
- Slaves. oAo, i4o'A'ooN
The total wealth of the State including the a.
bove and all other kinds of property, is estimat-
ed at 81, 143, 676, Os7.52 which divided between
the white population gives to each person 81
o5l.25.
The debt of Virginia is $29,lo6,559, the an
nual interest of which is 81, 1877, 1928.
The number of land owners &c. in Augusta
county is as follows:
Number of landowners. ............ '..Z,Sla'
{" &c taxed. .............. oi o,oIo'
Value of lands and buildings. 1921 ,l4a .o0.
lots 's ........... .9SS, 5SO.oV.
Aggregate of moneys, bonds, &c.,......l, 677.s45.
The aggregate value of all personal property IN
the county, not exempt from taxation, including
moneys, bonds, &C., is $3,437,194.
The amount paid into the State Treasury Oy
Augusta county in 1859, is given as follows
Tax on real estate "a, lbo.oo.
IS personal property,.......... Za' so 30
licenses. ...................-'. 'o''N''o
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DRBLiC SALE.-The subscriber desirous O!
L selling his HOUSE IND LO7. ia Stanton,
will offer it for sale on Monday, tie md day Of april
1850 The house built OF Brick 3 stories high aud
well laid off, and suitable for Taveru--for which
purpose 1t has been occupied There is also Store
House attached to the main building, aud large and
convenient Stable, Smoke House and Magazine on the
lot
TERMS Fifteen hundred dollars will be required
to be paid down. and the balance will be made in
lighter payments of five hundred dollars year with
trom date the title retained until the last pay
ment is made.
Also another lot lying the side will be Offer
ed on the same day, situated on the Turnpike to-
wards the North end Of the town,
1t is deemed unnecessary TO give further descrp-
tion persons DESTROYS of purchasing will undoubt
edlv view the property RICHARD KIDGWAY.
Ian 1870
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e A TTENTION.-Company c. Va. Militia. will
W IA parade at Maj. S. Stover's the usual place of
ii mastering, on FRIDAY the 9th of this month Per.
sons failing to attend will be fined according to law
By order of the Captain.
Jan. "a, 1S60-1t -
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TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
Br virtue OF a Deed of Trust executed TO ME on
The 18th day of January, 1912, by James Shutz and
recorded in the Clerks office of The County Court of
Augusta, will SELL on the premises. TO the highest
bidder, for cash. on Friday, the l7M day of Fs6,y
arg next, the Tract OF Land in said Deed convey ed
The Tract contains 20 Acres situated on the juno
ton Valley Turnpike, about three and half
miles South of Greenvle, in the County of Augusta
and adjoining the lands of Ballard Smith There is
the land comfortable Dwelling House and Barn
The title believed to be unquestonabe. but selling
as Trustee, viii convey with special warranty
Sale at IL o'clock M.
Jan "a 1883 tbs JOHN NEWTON Trus
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CHARLES SITL1NeroN, Secretary.
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cedant'S estate shall not be granted to females.
The House bill appropriating $500, 900 for the
purchase and manufacture of arms &c, was re
sumed. Mr.. Coghill advocated the BILL Mr..
Rives followed in favor of Mr.. Smiths amend
meDt, and in reply to Mr.. IsDelI. Mr.. Newman
next spoke in favor of Mr.. Smiths motion, and,
among other things, said that, in case disunion
came, he would be for saving the State the ex
pense Of building an Armory by selling on Har-
per's Ferry Armory and the Gosport Navy
Yard !; but he believed the purchase of arms i'm
Inediately would be the most effective way OF
arming the State. Mr.. Isbell then addressed the
Senate for the bill, and lie was followed by Mr..
August on the same side, and then by Mr..
Thomas, Of Fairfax, on the other side.
The vote was then taken on Mr.. Smiths mo
ton to strike ont the sections establishing an
Arinory, and it was lost ayes 10, noes %.
Mr.. Wickham offered substitute for the bill,
but without further action the Senate adjourned.
House "A resolution was adopted requesting
Mr.. Memminger to furnish his address for pub
LEGATION, and that 200 copies be printed.
Mr.. Seldom offered resolution inviting each
of the slave-holding States to appoint commits
sioners to meet in conference at Atlanta, ga,
to devise and recommend common measures of
defence and redress and prevention OF wrongs;
and requesting the Governor ito appoint three
commissioners on the part OF virginia. AHe
resolution was laid on the table and ordered to
be printed.
Mr.. Keen, of Pittsylvania, submitted propo.
siton which he intended to offer as proviso to
Mr.. Seddon's resolution. 1t recommends to the
conservative elements of all political parties
candidates for President and vice President,
the former from the Democratic party and the
latter from the Opposition. In the event of their
election, the proposition of Mr.. Seldom to be
null and void otherwise the commissioners to
be appointed &c.
The Oovington and Ohio Railroad bill was
advocated by Mr.. Chapman.
-Senate.-Mr. Wickham addressed
the Senate in support of his substitute for the
bill establishing an Arnory &c and appropria-
ting $500, 900. After debate the substitute was
lost. Various other substitutes and amend
ments were then proposed, all of which were
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VN|E have leased for a term of years the commodi-
Wv Gus end Convenient Stables attached to th q