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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
The Douglas Convention.

From the number of delegates which have
been appointed in various parts of the State, we
are led to believe that our town, on Thursday
next, will be pretty well filled with Douglas
men. We are anxious to see them, that we may
learn whether they are nsen of independent spr-
its who will scorn to kiss the rod which smites
them, or whether they are timid tilne-servers
who will ANONYMOUSLY lick the bloody hands of
their prosecutors. We are anxious to see
whether they have strong or weak spines, and
whether their knees are steady or shaky, that
we may know whether they will stand up
straight in the firm maintenance of their princi
pies, or whether they will give way in the back
and knees, and bow down humbly at the feet of
the Breckenridge party, asking for the forgive
ness of their political sins, and imploring them
for the gracious privilege of being taken In. If
we are not very much mistaken in the charac-
ter of the men who will compose the Douglas
Convention, the Breckenridge Convention at
Charlottesville will sing the syren song of con-
ciliation in vain. The Douglas fly sees the web
of the Breckenridge spider. II there be truth in
the assertions of the Democrats, the 10th of An.
gust will present the strange spectacle of Con-
vention of disuniosists in Charlottesville, and of
"zeprous a6olitionists' in Stanton. Democrats
are reduced to q choice, if confined to their own
party, like that between 'hawk and buzz4rd."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
How the Split Operates.

The split in the Democratic party separates
the nearest friends who have heretofore been
united in political sentiment. It separates Fa-
ther from SOD, brother from brother, Editors OF
the same papers, and even cOayoiaed twin broth.
ers. Last week in Lexington an aged father
presided over Douglas meeting, whilst his son
presided over Breckenridge meeting. The
"Fsncdstle Democrat" has two editors. one in
favor of Douglas and the other of Breckenridge.
The Buckingham Register" has two editors.
who are brothers, the senior supporting Douglas,
and the junior, Breckenridge. The Siamese
Twins-Ohang and Eng-are divided politically,
one supporting Douglas and the other Breckin-
ridge. "How sweet and pleasant it is to see
brethren dwelling together in unityl"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TRUSTEES' SALE.-As trustees of Nichola!
L q. Kinney, the undersigned will sell. on SAruR
cay, THE rH DAY OF July, 1860 at the late residence
of the said Nicholas c. Kinney, the town of Staun
ton, large amount of HOUSEHOLD AND KITCH-
EN- FURNITURE, consisting in part Of Beds, Bed
ding and Chamber Furniture, Chars, Tables, Car
pets, Bureaus, Wardrobes Table Furniture Silver
plate, Chinaware, Bookcase Books Piano. Clock, So
ia, Lounges, &C., &c. Also variety of furniture for
Pantry, Store-room, Cellar and Kitchen also one
Cutting box two Saddles and Brides, &C., &c. AL
SO one Pew in Trinity Church, Staunton.
We will also sell, on MONDAY, THE 23RD OF july,
1860, in front of the Shers Office, in Stanton 120
Shares OF the Stock OF the Jacksons River Turnpike
par value of which is $50 per share.
TERMS All sums under IS cash; on all sums of
IS and more, credit of six months Will be given,
gotable notes well endorsed. with interest added to
be given by the purchaser.
HUGH W. SHEFFEY, lrr,s.oo
A. f. KINNEY, Atus'ees'
1SRn-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
Douglas and Lincoln.

We understand that Robt. F. Dennis, ESQ.,, in
a meeting recently held in Lewisburg Green
brier County, violently opposed Douglas, and en-
tered into an earnest argument to prove that he
was as Objectionable as Lincoln. We are sur
prised at this, as Mr.. Dennis, up to the time of
the split in the Democratic party, continued to
avow his willingness to support Douglas if he
should be the nominee of the Convention. A
''change" must have come 'over the spirit of his
dream" for be certainly would not have been
willing to support man as Objectionable as the
candidate of the Black Republicans, even if he
were the nominee of the united Democracy
"1empora mawta,stur, nos nautanaur"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
Organize! Organized!

The "Richmond Wing" has appealed in stirring
trumpet-tones to the friends of the Union Party
to lose no time in organizing thoroughly for the
canvass. We hope that all the friends of that
party, upon which the hopes of the country now
rest, will respond to the appeal and organize at
once. The "Whig" says:
''Observe, Wings and Americans of Virginia,
that it is uttely idle for US to organize thorough
ly In dozen, or twenty, or fifty, or hundred,
or hundred and thirty or forty counties, and
yet be without organization in the remainder of
the counties. What is essential to our certain
and complete success, is thorough, systematic
organization IN eoe7y c0Unty-IN EVERY MAG
lsTERIAL DIsTRIoT-lN EVERY NEIGHBOR.
HOOD. Wherever, in any neighborhood in the
State, there are dozen or half dozen Bell and
Everett voters, let a Bell and Everett CLUB be
Immediately organized /; and let each aud every
member of it make it his special duty to urge
his neighbors, whether Wings or Democrats, to
join, and let frequent meetings be held, and let
addresses be made, and let documents be circu-
lated, and let each and all thus stimulate and
encourage each other, and let noble zeal and
enthusiasm in noble and glorious cause be the
order of the day throughout the entire length
and breadth of the State, from now until sun set
on the Gay of election. Organize your Clubs.
set to work, be diligent in season and out of
season, mix and talk with the voters, and inform
them on the real issues of the canvass, and our
word for it Virginia will roll up a triumphant
and overwhelming majority for Bell and Ever
EFT on the the 9Th day OF November next!
"To the young men of the State we make
special and earnest appeal. 1t is upon them the
active work OF the canvass must rest. They
have the fire, the zeal, the energy, the enthusi-
asm and the courage before which dificultie
vanish, and apparent impossibilities disappear.
1t is for them, therefore, to buckle on their ar
NOR, take the field, fight the enemy, win the
battle and achieve the victory. We call upon
them ali, then, in every city, and town, and vii
lage, and hamlet, and neighborhood, to take up
on themselves the daty OF at once forming clubs
OF sBeli-Ringers" in their respective localities,
and thereby effectng an organization of our for
ces, which will render US invincible in this, the
most momentous contest that ever appealed to
the Judgment, the conscience and the patriotism
of free people!
"Ihe signs are all bright and suspicious! Or
gonase for 0sctory, aud the victory will be ours
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
For the I9psctntos.

| Mr.. Editor will you allow one who. thouoh
not resident of your town, feels deep inter.
est in its welfare, to make few suggestions in
regard to the best method Of preventing the dis.
astrous effects Of the floods that have made such
ravages in your midst, and which, if they should
occur during the night, might be destructive to
| life, as well as to property9
| Several years ago, the plan was adopted. OF
raising the streets; this, so far from proving q
benefit, has been the means of destroying large
amount of property-the water being thrown
from the streets upon the sidewalks and into
the cellars and houses.
One plan proposed, is a large canal. some
twenty feet wide. This might carry off all the
water that would come down, but such a canal.
running through the town, would not only be O.
very unsightly object-especally as most of the
time it would be dry, or nearly so-but would
be positively dangerous 1t would also involve
great expense, independent of the cost of ex
cavation and walling, as large amount of pri-
vate property would have to be condemned and
paid for.
The plan would propose is, to open the pres
ent bed of the creek, from such point as NAV be
found necessary, upon examination, through the
meadow to the lanyard, or tbereabout. This
should be large enough to contain all the water
that would naturally flow into it. If the water
ON0"o W. oAio o"nnS VI the Creek, lnCO the
meadow, no power on earth can stop its rava-
ges; for this reason, the banks of the creek
should be raised, with the earth taken out of
the channel. At the point where this canal
stops, Chat is, in the neighborhood of the tan
Yard commence an aqneduct of sufficient ca
pacity, to run under the street. Let this be
built OF bard bricks, laid in good cement, arched
over, and the street made above The bottom
OF the aqueduct should also be of brick, to pre-
vent washing and the forming of distractions to
the passage OF timber, &C., that might pass
through it. This aqaeduct should be built after
the plan OF those common in large cities. 1t
could be built entirely independent of the pres
ent channel OF the creek; and, if necessary,
where 1t connects with tie creek, flood gates
might be placed, SO that the aqueduct would be
dry except when it would be required to carry
Oft the superfuous water. Or food gates might
be made high enough to allow the water from
the creek to run into it when it rises to certain
height-if necessary an iron grating might be
placed at the mouth to prevent timber, &c. from
passing into 1T. The cost OF such an aqueduct
could be easily ascertained, and I believe would
be less than that of building an open canal In
order to decide upon the size of the aqueduct-
OF the canal above-I would propose that the
proper authorities appoint commission of three
dlslnterested citizens, who should procure the
services of experienced engineers, to make full
survey Of the valleys which supply this water,
and OF the line OF the creek, and report to the
town authorities upon the necessary size and
other details, Or to suggest any other plans that
they may think exnedient @.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
John w. Diddle

Mr.. John W. Diddle writes to Us that he has
been charged with horse stealing : He denoun.
ces the accusation as ''base faIsehood.' and
challenges investigation. He is now living in
GRANVILLE, White Co., Illinois. He says that he
had intended to leave there on the 10th inst.
but that he will now stay there to await any
call that may be made upon him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
Stree Fight.o

On Friday evening about sunset there seemed
10 be general 'free fight" in the street near the
store of Bledsoe & Bro. On Saturday morning
the matter was examined into before .Jnstices
Blckle and Points and some five or six of the
parties were bound, under penalty of $500
each, to answer an indictment for riotous pro-
oeedlngs. AS is usual in such cases, wAiskey
was the chief cause.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
Thanks.

Our thanks are due to Hon. A. r. Boteler for
pamphlet copy Of the address of the National
Executive Committee Of the CONSTITUTIONAL IN
ion Party, and the report of the Covode Com
mttee. The address is published on the first
page of this paper. We hope all will read it.
We may give some extracts from the Ooyode
Report in some future number.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
ASTONISHING Victory.

In the sixty-four counties heard from in Ken
lucky Gen. Ooembs, the Union candidate, has
majority of 25,296. 1t is supposed that the
Breckenridge party have been beaten in his own
State by a majority ranging from thirty to fifty
thousand. Ridgway is in an ecstacy of delight,
and says he is as tbrilIiaag1y happy as it is al
lowable for earthly mortals to be. We are at
loss to know what to do with him when he will
see the banner of the Union party, after the 9Th
of November next, waving in triumph from the
Capitol of the "Old Dominion"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
essharpe,s Rifles and Leaden BulIets.v

As evidence of the temper and spirit of the
that few days since we received friendly let
ter from an esteemed relative in Georgia, an ad-
vocate of the election of Breckenridge, who says
that if the present contest results in the triumph
of Lincoln, he is in favor of submitting the issue
rament Of "Sharpe's Rifles and leaden bullets !''
Is that the purpose of that party in this State?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14

GALE OF LAND.-in virtue Of decretal order
~ OF the Circuit Court OF Augusta county, rendered
in cause therein pending between George Eagle,
Plaintiff, and Jas. H. Kershner Administrator and
heirs, Defendants, shall proceed, the premises,
ON SATURDAY, THE l6TH or SEPTEMBER next to sell
at public SALE to the highest bidder. the lands of
which the said JAS b. Kershner died seized and Dos.
sessed lying in Augusta county, the waters of the
Big Calf Pasture and on the Harrisonburg and Warm
Springs Turnpike, containing about 3lS Acres,
more or less There is ON tine land DWELLING,
Stablng, &c About 20 Acres are cleared and the
rest in timber.
TERMS In equal insalments at six, eighteen and
thirty months, the purchaser to give bonds and suf
cent personal security, and the title to be retained
as additional security P. .. fOLMER, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
stereoscopic Views Of stanton

Mr.. VIM. D. Cooke, of North Carolina, has
ton since the freshet of Saturday. They have
been taken from different localities, and show
the spectacle presented at the time in different
parts of the town. These are very interesting.
They are so well executed that we can readily
some of the persons who were on the
streets at the time. Our friends, N. Brooks and
Ohas. Cochran, look as natural as life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
Truth.

The "Lynchburg Republican" which supports
breckinridge, admits that every vote given to
him in the North is virtually vote for Lincoln.
1t says:
1--WE verify believe that every vote which
breckenridge and Lane receive at the North, will
be virtually vote for Lincoln"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
A Large Tomato.

Mr.. Peter Engleman, Jun., has sent US to-
mato that weighs too pounds. He had num-
Der OF others which were very fine, weighing
from pound to pound-and-a- half but many
of them were destroyed by the freshet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
Timely Suggestions.

We would invite the attention oi our town
authorities to the suggestions of ''C'' in this
number in reference to the proper mode of pre-
venting the Overflow OF water which has recent
ly been so destructive to our town. We think
his suggestions are worthy of calm considera-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
Reduction.

Last week we stated that the practical returns
OF the election in North Carolina Indicated that
Ellis would have about 5000 majority. He has
abouts5O00. There is no doubt about that State
going tor Bell and Everett.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
Big Guns-Foote, soule and Voorhees,.

Big Uuhs-FOOte, SOule and voorhees,.
We have been requested to state that the tai
ented Ex-senator Foote will certainly be in at
tendance upon the Douglas Convention here op
the 16th-day after to-norrow-and that Sena-
tor Soule, OF Louisiana, and the eloquent Voor-
bees, OF Indiana are expected to be here also.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
THE MARKETS.
STANTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Reported bq p. N. Powell Dc Go.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported forths Spectator By W. d. Tomgkins d Brv
Richmond. AUG. IL, 1850.
FLOUR-Receipts Of new -four the past week small.
Sales of New Superfne $63l, $707Z for Extra Old
Superfne $619. Extra $6s4@7.
WHEAT-s1 3o@$l.40 fOrRed and White.
CORN-75@SO.
OATS-40Q145.
BUTTER-2O@25 for good, 121S@ls for common.
LARD-1211@l4.
HAY-$1 05@1.1O, from depot.
PLASTER-$4.OO.
GUANO-$5S.OO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14

@ We learn that Gen. A. A. Chapmap, got
Monroe, has resigned his position as elector on
the Breckenridge ticket. We have not heard
his reason for 80 doing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14

INJECTING OF POOR.HOUSE COMMIT.
VI TEE.-We are requested by the Chairman ofthe
and to announce to the members Of said Committee
that they requested to meet at the PoorHouse
Tuesday, the 2lst August to comply with said order
In Augusta county Court, June 25th, 1860.
Newton. Robert G. Bicke, BENJAMIN F. Mailman, Jno.
n. McCue, Robert M. White, James Wilson and VIM.
D. Anderson, be appointed to investigate the affairs
OF the Poor House of this county, and report to the
August term term next. copy teste.
j. d. IMBODEN, Clerk,
Pr. CHAS. S. ARNALL, d. C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
POSTPONEMENT,

PUSTPONEMENT.
The above sale of Personal Property is postponed
till AUGUST 4rH 1860. The Turnpike Stock will be
sold on Court-day, july 23RD. On the 4TH OF AUG
UsT, 1860, will also sell, the premises that val
liable HOUSE AND LOT, fronting Augusta St.,
death. Possession to be given at early day to be
named on the day of sale.
TERMS :-one-third of the purchase money in six
months one third in eighteen months and third
in thirty months, with interest from the day of sale
bonds with good security to be gwen for the pay.
ments Ao g. K W. SsNnHEFfEY' }rrus.ees.
Julv IL 186O-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
DIED.

Near Richmond, at the residence of her son, Mr.
Harvey p. Taylor, the7th inst, Mrs. FRANCES ANN
WADDELL, widow of the late DIR. A. Waddell, of
StauntOn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
FALL IMPORTATION,
Is 60.
RIBBONS, MILLINERY
AND STRAW GOODS.
Armstrong, Gator & Co.,

IMPORTERS AND JOBBERs OF
RIBBONS, BONNET SILKS AND SATINS,
vELvETs, RUcHEs, FLOWERS, FEATHERS,
STR.aW BOyN.TETS, FLATS, Sc,
No. 237 and Lofts of 239 Baltimore Street
BALTIMORE, Md,
Offer Stock unsurpassed in the United States in
I.a.-L variety and cheapness
Orders solicited and prompt attention given
Terms, 6 months, six per cent off for cash, par
funds.
Baltimore, Aug. IA, 1s6o.-ta$5.OO*
II AND AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
IL COMMISSIONERS SALE.-In pursuance of a
decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county rem
dered in the cause of Crawford &C.. against Samuel
Cox, &C., shall proceed. the premises on TUES
DAY, THE 18TH OF SEPTEMBER next to sell at public
sale. to the highest bidder, TRACT OF LAND on
Middle River of very excellent quality, and comfort
ably improved, containing about I73 Acres now oc
cupied by said Cox. 1t adJoins John N Patterson
and others. Also fine Horses, three Cows a lot of
Hogs, Carriage and Harness. Farming Utensils
Household and Kitchen Furniture &C., &c.
TERMS The land on a credit of a six tweIva
eighteen and thirty months, in equal instamen,s The
purchaser to give bond with sufficient personal seen
ry, and the title to be retained as further security
The personal, all sums of IS 90 or over on credit
of SIX months--the purchaser giving well endorsed
negotiable note
"a Sale to commence at 10 O'clock A. NJ
aug. IA, bo-tds. n K. TROUT, COmm'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14

~ Persons wishing extra copies of this is
sue should call early, else they will all be sold
before they do so. af
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CUSHINGS &c BAILEY.
VII LES SALE
BOOKSELLERS & STAT1ONERS,
262 Baltimore ST.. Opposite Hanover,

X6X Baltimore ST., Opposite Hanover,
BALTIMORE, Md,
\ RE prepared to offer to the Country Trade.
IA Goods in their line, at prices that will compare
favorably with those of any other market.
Their Stock of SCHOOL, LAW, MEDICAL AND
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS is large zGzE@
and well selected. ZALMk
A large and varied assortment of For 6ETIS63/
eign and American Stationery can al
ways be found at their establishment.
They keep constantly hand full supply of
BLANK Books of different styles and their own man.
ufrcture. Having Bindery connected with their
Store they at all times, able at short notice. to
fill orders for Blank Books, ruled to any pattern, or
of any desired style of Binding.
Orders, received by mall will meet prompt atten-
ton.
n You are requested to call and examine our
Stock and Prices before purchasing elsewhere.
Aug. IA, 1860.-ta$5.00.*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14

At meeting of the "West Augusta Guard. .
on Thursday night last, the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved, That we tender our thanks to Can't.
Koiner and the officers and members of his gal
liant Company, the citizens of Fishersvile and
its vicinity, and especially to the ladies, for the
elegant pic mic and hospitable treatment extend
ed to the West Augusta Guard on Saturday last.
ias14 IL q. S. ARNALL, Sec'y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14

Buy AYERS CHERRY PEcroRAL for Coughs AY-
ERs SARsAPARlLLA for Scrofulous complaints, and
icine.
Aup Z '60-1 mo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
AND In MARKET.-In pursuance of

l AND IN MARhET.-In pursuance of q de-
- cree OF the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rem
dered IN the cause of Jacob Crist against John B.
Rankin and others. shall proceed, on the premises,
on SATURDAY, THE l5rR OF SEPTEMBER next, to sell,
at public sale, to the highest bidder, TRACT OF
LAND belonging to the said John B. Rankin, ada
cent to the town of Spring Hill, in Augusta county,
containing about 1881 Acres. 1t has on it good
buildings lays handsomely, susceptible, under skill
iui farming, OF great improvement, is in pleasant
nelghbOrhOOd, and convenient to market.
TERMS SO much in hand as will defray costs of
suit and sale the balance in six twelve eighteen and
twenty four month"; in equal instruments, the purcha
title to be retained as ultimate security,
Aug, IA, lS6O-tds N, X. TROUT COm'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14
Clubs for the Canvass.

Clubs for the Canvass.
With the view of enabling all to have an OPP
portunity of reading the Spectator during the
present exciting canvass, we propose to send 1t
to subscribers from now till the Presidential f.
lection at the following loso rates: -+..-
No Copies RATES.
single copy,.... ........................ 5000
rive CoPieo,. N'00
NIAc copiSS,. WV
These loao rates will enable the friends of the
cause we advocate to subscribe the amount De-
cessary to send the Spectator" to any friends
they may wish to have it during the canvass
Clubs can be gotten up in every neighborhood
Those who are able should have it sent to those
who are not. A small sum would confer great
favor upon large number. Subscribe and pre-
sent to your friends. The money must accom-
pany the order.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-14

Wire and Sieve Factory. ...The nm
designed having commenced the WIRE AND SIEVE
BUSINESS, on Pearl St., below Cary respectfnIlv
asks the attention of merchants and the public gene.
rally to ms stock He manufactures superior Rolling
Screen Wire Also, Riddles and Sleeves of all kinds:
Bird Cages; Rat and Mouse Traps; Plain and Fancy
Wire Work for Book Cases, Doors, Windows. &c
Also, Corn, Sand and Guano Screens
"a Prompt attention given to orders
g. W. JESSOP, F.
Pearl ST., below Cary, Richmond, Va
Aug. Ia. 186Q-3mo - -