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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
From the South.

Every body took it for granted that Alabama
Mr.. Yanceys own State-would go for the
Breckenridge party by sweeping majority; but
the recent local elections there indicate very
different result The Confederation newspaper,
which supports Douglas, says that the Seceders
were utterly routed in every county of the Mont.
gomery Congressional DISTRICT, except p one,
where there was no test-and that district is
their strong hold. The Breckenridge party made
an issue everywhere, and were nearly every
where defeated. In Macon county, which gave
the Democrats majority last year, the Bell
candidate for tax assessor lately beat the Brock
inridge candidate by more than hundred votes.
A correspondent of the New York Journal of
Commerce, which supports Breckenridge, writ
ing from Memphis on the 18th inst, makes a
sad confession Of the state things in that quar-
ter. He says "Many, very many Of our peo-
pie, think Judge Douglas has been badly treated
by the Seceders, and you may rest assured of
what tell you (and I am lifelong DEMOCRACY,
that the South will go nearly in body for Bell
and Everett, if the present position of affairs
continues, which have no reason to doubt will
be the case2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
Senator's Foote and Mason.

These two gentlemen met at Harrsonburg az
August Court, one as the representative of the
Douglas wing and the other of the Breckenridge
wing of the Democratic party. A discussion
was proposed by the friends of Judge Douglas,
but Senator Mason wrapped himself up in his
Senatorial robes and positively declined to enter
upon discussion of the grave questions now ag-
itating the public mind-a piece of presumption
that will not be forgotten by the people. Mr..
Mason did venture to make dull, namby
PANTY, begging-off sort of speech, of which CO.
pious notes were taken by Gov. Foote, who sf-
forwards addressed The people. He ventilated
Senator Msson's record on the territorial ques-
ton, and placed him in a shamefully inconsistent
position. Senator Mason ingloriousy retreated
from the house to avoid the heavy blows which
were SO numerically bestowed upon him. The
general impression seemed to be that his majesty
was AFRAID of the encounter, and stood upon his
dignity to avoid drubbing.
In Rockingham the Douglas Democracy are
largely in the ascendant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
Remedy for the Floods.

The recent severe freshets, which proved so
disastrous to Our town, have led our town au-
thorities to undertake the work of preventing
such foundations for the future. To accomplish
the object they have ordered that the channel OF
the creek shall be deepened and widened from
Beverly street out to CARRIERS Foundry to a
uniform capacity of one hundred end forty cubic
feet. The work will be let out by contract, and
will be carried on under the superintendent of
the Street Commissioners. The expense of the
work will be very heavy, but the necessary
funds will be raised by issuing the bonds of the
Corporation. 1t seemed absolutely necessary
that something should be done to protect the
property aid the business interests of the town;
and itsis best, of course, to do the work thor
oughly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

GALE OF LANDS.-In pursuance of decree of
y the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered in
a cause therein depending between Samuel B. Brown
and others, plaintiffs, against Hatch Clark and 9TH
ers, defendants, we will proceed to sell, at public
sale, to the highest bidders, the following lands be-
longing to said Clark-that u.s. Friday, the 28th OF
September next, will offer at sale in Parnassus,
tract of land containing about $50 Acres lately in
the possession of John G.. Hogshead;
tract of land containing about 1901 acres, known
as the "Dopaghe tract;"
tract of land containing about 100 acres known
as the "Rolnson tract, in possession of VIM. Neff;
tract of land containing about 63 acres, known
the ''Showalter tract;"
a tract ofland containing about $50 acres, known
as the balance of the "Funk tract"
And In the village of Mt. Scion. on Saturday, the
goth day of September next,
Two houses and lots in said town;
tract Of land containing about tn acres, known
as the ssOrebaugh land"
a lot of land containing about acres, adjoining
Shull and others; and
An undivided interest in 400 acres of land called
the Patterson land" in White oak lick;
The property being the same conveyed by said
Hatch Clark in two deeds of trust to A. s. Kinney.
There are Improvements on most of the tracts, and
the lands generally are of very good quality Per-
sons desiring more particular description will en-
quire of Mr.. Hatch Clark who will give all desired
information as to quantity and quality.
TERMS COSTS of sale in hand, the remainder in
equal instaments at g. IS, and 80 months, the pur-
chasers to give bonds with good personal security and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
6. VI " IMBobEN, {comm'rs.
G.. M. COCHHAN,)
90 o. D1o1-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
Glorious Meeting of the Friends of the
Union.

We regret that we are unable in this issue to
give full account of the great and glorious rat
ifcation meeting held at the Court House yester-
day. Such an enthusiastic and spirit stirring
meeting of the people we have not attended in the
county of Augusta since the palmy days Of 40
and IA. Speeches were made by the Hon. A.
Fl. Fl. Stuart, Edward, @. Darlington, Esq, of
Washington City, COL J. B. Baldwin and r. L.
Doyle, Esq, all of which were in the highest
degree interesting and encouraging to the pat
riotic friends of the Union and the Constitution
who filled the Courthouse to OVERLOOKING Our
friends throughout the State may rest assured
Gas we feel perfectly justified in stating from the
grand demonstration yesterday that the Union
feeling runs so high in old Augusta there is no
telling what majority we shall give for Bell and
Everett in November. The speech of Col. Bald
win was received with special satisfaction by the
people of Augusta, as it is the first occasion up
on which they have heard his views in re-
gard to political matters since the Presidential
canvass of 1852. He stands now where he al
ways stood-an incorporating opponent of
Democracy, and friend of the Constitution and
the Union. Mr.. Darlington made an able and
effective speech, which was greeted with hearty
applause.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
The Massacres in SYRIA.

Since the rebellion in India nothing has oc-
Cured to startle and shock the civilized world
so painfully as the recent massacres in Syria
The Druzes, warlike and blood-thirsty race,
have INDUCED in a wholesale slaughter OF the ma
tive Christians, and practised barbarities unpar-
alelled in the history of the world. At Damas-
Gus alone more than eight thousand Christians
have been put to death, and, more revolving still,
some seven hundred respectable Christian wo-
men have been taken away, some to the harems
of the Moslems, others sold to the Kurds, Be-
douins, or whoever would buy them. The num-
Der of victims to Mahomedan ,fanaticism through
out Syria is said to be from 5000 to 10000
More than one hundred towns, villages and ham,
lets, have been burned; seventy-fve thousand
people plundered of their all, and the greater part
ofthem have had their houses burned; there are at
least fifteen thousand new made widows and or
phans, and large districts are given up to desola-
ton to be roamed over by wild Arabs and lawless
Drnzes. A writer describing the plunderlng OF
one of the towns, says, ''the Druzes began to
murder all the men and children they could find
Some women were also killed. They ripped up
children on their mothers breasts, cut the throats
of husbands on their wives knees, violated Wo-
men publicly, and burnt human creatures in the
open street. 1t was an hour of desolation; the
air resounded with the cries of women and
children, and blood flowed in torrents"
The Turkish government is to great extern
responsible for these atrocities. In several of
the towns where the massacres occurred, Turk
ish soldiers were stationed. and instead of PRO
tecting the defenceless people, they became thei
most cruel prosecutors. Aroused, however, by
the indignation of Europe, the Sultan has lately
taken some steps to restrain his turbulent sub
Damascus, and those found guilty have been ex
ecuted.
But the matter will not stop here. Francs
has sent military expedition to Syria, and Rus
STA is also ready to take hand in the good work
From motives of policy connected with her Eas
Indian possessions, England has been reluctan
to interfere-she is jealous of the influence O
France and Russia in the East, and wishes tt
maintain the Turkish empire as it is but she
too has landed detachment in Syria. The days
Of 'the sick man" are numbered, and it is to be
hoped that when he disappears from the stage
the inhertors of his dominions- embracing the
fairest portion of the earth-will at least estab
fish well ordered and civilized government
The Crusades of old have in modern times beer
regarded as the wild freaks of rude and igno
rant age; but we can now appreciate somewhat
better the spirit which prompted them, and q
Crusade to rescue Syria from the Turks even in
this nineteenth century, would seem to be a very
proper enterprise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
Col. Baldwin.

We are pleased to learn that this able and
distinguished gentleman made strong and ef-
fective speech in Harrisonburg, at the August
Court, in behalf of the Constitutional Union
party. Col Baldwin has taken no part in poll
tics since the disbandnent of the old Wing par
ty, but has felt it to be high and patriotic du-
ty in the present crisis to support Bell and Ev-
erett as the best chance for the defeat of Lincoln
and the preservation of The Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
Hon. John M. Bolts.

This gentleman passed through Stanton on
Sulphur, stopping over night at the Virginia
Hotel. He was there serenaded by Turner's
Cornet Band, and in response to loud calls adj
dressed a large crowd of our citizens from the
portico of the Hotel Mr.. Bolts has undoubtedly
lost none of his admiration for Democracy, and
is supporter of Bell and Everett in the present
canvass. We did not hear his remarks on the
occasion, and therefore will not undertake to re-
port them. We understand, however, that they
were received with great applause by the friends
of the Union and the Constitution, of which Mr..
Bolts has always been staunch supporter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
Very Funny.

The "Richmond Enquirer" talks about John
Bells abolition herasies."
Mr. Bell is said to be interested in the sspecuf
liar institution to the extent of about 400
negroes only.
The abolition cock won't fight this time;
and people will only smile at the efforts of the
Enquirer" to brand John Bell with unsoundness
on the question of slavery, after supporting Jno.
Letcher and Ruffner-P amphletism. After taking
that dose it does not become any Democrat to
open his mouth on the goose question" Every
man of them, and especially the Richmond
Enquirer" should preserve a modest silence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
Union or Disunion-That is the Question.

Union or DisuniOn-That is the Question.
The great work to be accomplished in the
present canvass is the preservation of the Union
against the combined assaults of Seotionalism,
North and South. Union or Disunion-that is
the great and absorbing question in comparison
with which all others upon which political part
les have been heretofore divided sink into abso
lutte insignificance. 1t is folly to mention, much
less to quarrel over and separate upon mere
matters of governmental policy, when the success
of either of the two sectional parties now striving
for the ascendancy, may lead to the utter de-
struction of the government ITSELF The crisis
which we have reached demands the oblivion of
past differences, and the hearty and cordial un-
ion of all good men for the common patriotic OBJ
ject of preserving inviolate the sacred palladium
of our liberties"
We have ever believed that whenever the con-
viction forced itself upon the minds of the hon
est masses of the American people that the I'm
ion was really in peril, they would rise 10 their
majesty and their strength to rebuke the traitor
Gus designs of corrupt and selfish men. The
people are now convinced, and the result every
where will be a Irregular ground swell" in behalf
of the Constitution and the Union. Many OF
those, who have heretofore acted with the Dem
ocratic party ,awho would not believe us, cannot
now doubt the disunion designs of many in their
own ranks with whom they have heretofore CO.
operated, since their desertion of the regular
Democratic organization to follow the leader
ship and fight under the reasonable flag of VIM.
L. YaEcey, who has justly been denomnated
the s'Seward of the South" Into the arms OF
this designing and selfish man and bis associates
in mischief Breckenridge has deliberately thrown
himself, and if elected by their influence and
exertions, we should expect him to be the crea-
ture of their will.
We do not state these facts and ask Democratic
people to believe them, upon our authority, but
they are so told by many of the most prominent
and honest men of their own party--not the
leaders who are all committed to Yancey and
Disunion-but by such men as those assembled
In Convention at Staunton On the 10th, repre-
senting the people and not the politicians. We
should be glad to see them unite cordially in thu
support of B al, who was dominated as the can
didate of party specially organized for the
preservation of the Union; but if they are I'M
willing to do that, we hope to see them stand
firmly together in determined opposition to The
election of Breckenridge. Those men in thu
Douglas Convention spoke noble and patriots
words in behalf Of the Union boldly and fear
iessly, and if the honest Democrats who hav'
been unconsclously drawn iuto the disuniol
ranks cannot be induced to enter the regularl,
organized Union army, we trust that they viii
conservative aud Union-loving portion OF theil
own party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
The Canvass in Virginia.

We congratulate our Union friends in the Old
Dominion, says the Baltimore American, not
only upon their attitude of hostility to all sec
tionalism, but upon the courteous and kindly
spirit they manifest towards their ancient polit-
ical adversaries of both wings of the divided
Democracy. A national party, the Union men
of Virginia seem disposed to be magnanimous
and concliatory, and to know no enemies but
the enemies of the Union Instead of denounc-
ing and ridculing any section of their Democratic
fellow citizens, they should strive to win them
by every consideration of patriotism and public
peace to the support of the only strong and
strengthening national organization which is
now before the American people. If the Doug
las aid Breckenridge parties have determined
upon war to the knife with each other, let the
Union men of Virginia permit them to fight
their own battles, standing firm all the time by
the Union flag, and rallying the people of all
parties in that State to its abroad and glorious
folds. We rejoice to see that they are every
where organizing throughout the State, and not
trusting for their success to the divisions of the
Democracy. 1t is only by over confidence or
apathy that they can by any possibility lose the
electoral vote OF Virginia. But it is not enough
that they should carry that electoral VOTE
They ought to do it by a majority which will
give its due moral weight to the overwhelming
Union sentiment of that Commonwealth, which
was 'sthe first to rock the cradle of American
Liberty and will be the last at its grave" Vir-
ginia, indeed, gave birth to the Constitution and
the Union, and can no more forget them, nor
forsake them, than mother can forget or for
sake her first born. The Union is not only tie
citadel Of her strength, but the casket which
contains the most precious muniments of her
rights, and the brightest jewels of her fame, a.
mong them, one mighty pearl, the memory of
Washington. Where will she place that pearl if
its present casket be broken up9 To whom will
it belong2 Where can la sectional circlet be
formed in which that massive gem will shine
with such majestic and serene lustre and such
harmonious proportions as in the crown of the
American Union?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
A Sad Spectacle.

A few evenings since we saw little boy, not
more than eleven years old, lying on Water ST.,
near Mr. Morris stable, in q state of thorough
intoxication, frothing at the mouth, with eyes
half closed, and unconscious of things around
him. What spectacle ia professedly Chris
tian community The man who furnished the
liquor TO this child would have been, in the eyes
of God and man, bis murderer, if, as we thought
likely, he had died from the effects of the poison.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28

''Staunton is one hundred and sixty -three miles
from Washington, in the most healthy spot in
the State, surrounded by grand mountain scenery,
and with population remarkable for cultiva
ton and refinement. It has been the residence
OF some prominent characters, among whom
may be mentioned the late llustrious Daniel
Shelley, General Robert Porterfeld, gallant
officer of the Revolution, and Judge Archibald
Stuart, father of the Hon. A. II. 81. Stuart, Sec
rotary of the Interior under President Fillmore's
Administration, who also resides here. The
venerable widow of Mr.. Shelley still occu-
pies the beautiful spot-Kalorama, (the most
lovely and park-like grounds have seen in my
travels through Virginia, and which was for
merly the Beverly Manor House, the
Home School for Young ladies' which has been
successfully conducted for twenty five years, and
is under the superintendent of Mrs. Sheffey and
her accomplished daughters.-Ho Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
COMAS' Ms!

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GUNS, PISTOLS, RIFLES
AND SPORTING GOODS IN THE
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Sportsmen may rely on good article at
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ITO PASCHAL DAVIS AND POLLY, HIS WIFE,
i CHRIS. CARLILE AND JANE CARLILE.-
Take notice that shall proceed on MONDAY, THE 1sT
OF OCToBER, 1861 at the store house Of Hull Will
son, in Mcdowell Highland county, Va, to take the
dispositions of James Myers, Henry oeDorman and
others to be read evidence in the hearing of suit
in chancery, pending in the Circuit Court of High
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PENDANTS If the taking OF saddepositions should not
be commenced or completed ON thu day aforesaid the
taking thereof will be adjourned from day to day and
place to place until the same are finished.
Aug %, 18e0.-4w. SAM'L MOVERS.
NTOSSY CREEK ACADEMY, AUGUSTA
IXl COUNTY, VA,-The next annual session of this
Academy will commence the 5th of September
1860, and close on the 26h of June, 1851
TERMS :-BoARD, including everything, Except
lights) aud tuition, 2oOsl00 to be paid the first of
February.
For Catalogues or further information, address the
Principal. 2. O, Messy Greek.
T. J. WHITE, PRINCIPAL.
ID. c. CANNON, M. A., (U. ofva)
JOS. A. TURNER, M. A, (U. of Va)
Aug 90, lS60.-tlN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28

The New York correspondent Of the National
Intelligencer says $50 fast is public sentiment
tending to the support of the Union candidates
that confidence is now felt that the people win
decide the election at the polls for Bell and Ev-
erett. The Instructions Of both the Yirginie
Conventions 10 their electors to throw the vote
of the State for any one who can defeat Lincoln
have significance unmistakable, and must have
influence everywhere. The arrangement in New
York is to the same effect, and the Breckinridge
party will be compelled to fall into 1t if they do
not wish the polls in November to exhibit "a
beggarly account Of empty boxes"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28

The New York Herald says: ''The political
fight, which up to this time appeared to be a
quadrangular one between the forces of Lincoln,
Bell, Douglas and Breckinridge, with old Sam
Houston performing little guerilla work on his
own account, is now narrow ed down to hand
to-hand conflict between the legons of black
republicanism, headed by Lincoln, and the pat
riotic, practical, conservative masses ofthe peo-
pie, headed by Bell"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
From EuronR.

The latest news from Europe, received by the
Vanderbilt, which arrived at New York on Sun
day, is quite exciting. 1t was said that Garibal-
di would soon attack Austria, probably through
Venice, but the point of assault was not certain
ly known. Austria will maintain the conflict a.
lone against all Italy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28

Hon. W. W. Boyce, South Carolina NJ. G.,
publishes letter which he begins with the fol-
lowing proposition :-"If Lincoln be elected
think the Southern States should aoithorap from
the Union !; all if not all, then as many as will;
and if no other, South Carolina alone, in the
promptest manner, and by the most direct
MEANS"
The Macon (Ga) Messenger says that the
State Convention of the Constitutional Union
party, which was held at Milledgeville on the
18th inst, was the largest ever witnessed On any
similar occasion by any party.
The Boston Courier says :-s'Mr. John O.
Breckenridge will not carry Eve thousand voters
to his cause in Massachusetts,. He will not car
ry twenty thousand in New England. 10 run.
ming him, you help lincoln"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-28
Bell and Everett in Rockingham.

The Bell and Everett men of Rockingham or
gained for the campaign at the last Court A
spirited speech was delivered by Capt. John D.
Imboden, of Stanton, which elected hearty ap-
plause. The speaker advised friendly terms
with the conservative Douglas Democrats, and
urged ''war to the knife" against the Breckin-
ridge Yancey Disunionists.