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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31
The ArmOry Bill, &c,

The bill lately passed by the Legislature fol
the establishment of an Armory at Richmond
besides an expenditure at the start of $4,000
involves an annual cost of 100000. The pa
irons of the bill assert that the Armory will Ill
timately be source of revenue, but if it is evel
anything else than dead expense to the State
we shall be agreeably disappointed. The Sen
ate has also passed bill appropriatiDg $4,000
for the enlargement OF the Military Institute a
Lexington, and granting an additional annuity o
$500. Where is all this money to come from
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31
THE M ARKETS.
STANTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
RICHMOND MARKETS.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported forthe Spectator By W. d. Iompkias ce Bro
RICHMOND. JAN. %, 1860.
FLOUR-Recepts this week more liberal, sales of
Superfne $5M@6; Extra, 81 to So
WHEAT-Saes of Red $1.10@125 White s1.so.
@145.
CORN-Sales at SO@S5.
TOBACCO-Receipts liberal Lugs 2@41S. Com
mon Leaf 5@61a@3. Fine 811@s15@1O. Stemming
71a@91a@l01]
OATS-Sales, 4S150.
GLOVER SEED-5A06.
FLAX SEED-$1 30@1 40.
DRIED APPLES-$1 50(01 60.
&c PEACHES-S415Q05
Unpeeled S211
VENISON-10@121a115 cts.
BUCKWHEAT-31a cts.
FEATHERS-45@048
WAX-32@33
GINSENG-50@95
HAY--S1 25@1 60
PLASTER-$51S by the cargo.
GUANO-$5S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31
A Big Purchase.

We learn from the 'Culpeper Observer" that
our townsmen D. W. Kennedy and David G..
Wise. have purchased the estate of Col. VIM. B.
Ross. known as 'Bel-Pre," containing fraction
over $50 acres, and lying near Brandy Station,
on the line of the Orange and Alexandria Rail
road, in Culpeper county. The price paid was
So, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31
DIED..

At his residence, near Parnassus, Augusta county,
On Tuesday the Oath inst after lingering illness,
Dr. VIM. r. BLAIR. Obituary next week.
On the 3rd 4th inst, at Pilot Knob, Missouri of
disease of heart MICHAEL M. HANGER-in about the
seth year of his age-son of David and Mary Hanger
formerly of Augusta county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31

The Opposition members of the Missouri Leg
isature have unanimously adopted resolutions
in favor of Edward Bates for the Presidency
and pledging the vote of Missouri to him,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31
Ecclesiastical Notice.

The members of the Presbytery of Lexington are
hereby informed that it will meet at the Church Of
New Providence on Wednesday, Sth of February. mot
on the 7th) at II O'clock NJ
Jan. 81, 1860 VIM BROWN s. G.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31

The Democrats of Essex county, Va, have
declared in favor of their distinguished coun-
lyman, Senator Hunter for the Presidency
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31

The Opposition members of the Tennessee
Legislature have nominated the Hon. John Bell
for the Presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31

few days ago vessel sailed from New Or
leans, with eighty-one free colored persons, be-
longing to Louisiana, who go to try their chan
ces in Hayti. They are all in easy circumstan-
ces, some even rich, one family being worth as
much as $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31
THE HARpER's FERRY INVESTIGATION -

m.
Washington letter says:
Realf concluded his testimony before the com.
mittee to-day. 1t was detailed account of the
organization of the Brown Provisional Govern
ment in Canada, which has already been pub.
lished He testi6es that he went to England in
1858, and knew nothing of Browns operations
after that time. He was requested to examine
certain letters found in Browns bag to see il
he could identify them, but testified that he
knew nothing about Browns correspondence OF
the authorship of the letters. The committee
give him credit for frankness. He will receive
about $500 mileage, having been brought from
Texas. 1t is evident that some members of the
committee have been disappointed in Realf's
testimony, be having testified to nothing of any
importance that was not before in evidence.
Mr.. B, B. Newton, the Vermont member of
the National Kansas committee, and previously
the leader of colony at Mapleton, Bourbon
county, Kansas, confirmed the testimony of Mr..
Army concerning the refusal of the National
Committee to furnish arms to Brown in 1927.
When he commenced testfying to the invasion
of Kansas by armed bodies of men, he was stop
ped.
Senators Wilson went before the Senate
Brown Raid Commute to-day, and informed the
Committee that if they would allow him time,
he would produce copy of the letter he wrote
to Howe concerning Browns movements, based
upon the information he received from Colonel
Forbes He had sent to Natick for it. The
Chairman informed him they were willing to
give him his own time to prepare his testimony.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31

To my FSowcitizens of Ire judicial Circuit composed
of the Counties of Ansherst Nelson, Bath, Book
bridge and AugustG:
You will see from the following correspondence,
published the Staunton Spectator the position that
the Partially of my friends have placed before
you:
For the SDectnf0r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31
MARRIED.


On the 26th inst, by Rev. William Brown, DAVID
B. HENToN, ESQ, to Miss ELIZABETH l.. daughter of
Thos P. Wilson, Esq, all of this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31
David FultZ. ESQ.

SIR--The time approaches when in the exercise of
our rights as freemen shall cast votes for a
Judge of this Circuit, composed of the counties of
Amherst. Nelson, Rockbridge, Bath add Augusta
Your character for promptness and industry and your
experience and ability lawyer entitle you to our
confidence and give assurance that if elected to
that office you will discharge the duties with prompt
ness, impartialty and ability. Please say through
the columns of this paper whether you will consent to
be candidate for that Office, with assurance that
you will be supported by MANY FARMERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-31

an appropriation OUT OF the Literary FunQ.--
The motion prevailed.
A ryder was then adopted appropriating al
additional sum of S., 500 for the support of State
Cadets. The bill was ordered to be engrossed
The tax bill was considered and postponed til
Friday
Hossse.-The Speaker appointed the following
gentlemen to represent the House in joint com
mittee on the South Carolina Mission: Messrs
Hopkins, Robertson, of Richmond, Barbour
Chapman, Martin, of Henry, McCamant Ma
gruder, of A., Hoffman, Collier, Edgington
Grattan and Smith of Kanawha.
The Senate bill providing for the construction
and equipment of Laundry at the Western
Lunatic Asylum was read first and seconf
time. and, after discussion, was laid on the table
Mr.. Wilson concluded his speech against the
Oovington & Ohio Railroad bill. Mr.. Mckenzie
followed for the bill, and Mr.. Lundy against it
Mr.. Barbour presented the report from the
Harper's Ferry Committee, and 5000 were or
dered to be printed.
FRIDAY. -Senate-Th bill appropriating $40
600 to enlarge the buildings of the Military In
sttute, and making an additional annual appro
priation of So, 500, was passed-ayes %, nays II
House-Mr. Bassett made speech against
the Covipgton and Ohio Railroad bill
The bill approprating $4,000 for a laundry
at the western Lunatic Asylum, was amended
SO as to require the plan of the building to b
approved by the Governor, and was then passed
-ayes 81. noes 40.
Mr.. Seldom rose to personal explanation
He complained of the action of the Speaker II
appointing the committee to confer as to the
South Carolina mission, without regard to Con
gressional Districts The Speaker defended hi;
course at length. Mr.. Dickinson, of P. g., ant
Mr.. Pretlow, of Southampton, also complained
that the largest slaveholding districts in tht
State were not represented on the Committee
Mr.. Hopkins, chairman of the committee, Offered
to resign, but there were objections from every
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
Items.

New York, Nov. 22.-The Bienvile from
Havana. 18th, has arrived. Sugars unchang-
ed; No. u, 81 reals. No freights offering Tor
American vessels.
New YORK, Nov. 22.-No signs of the AT
RIGA at 10 O'Clock.
Fort KEARNEY, Nov. 21.-The pony ex.
press from Francisco, Nov. 10, passed here at
4 this morning. The agent of the associated
press failed to get possession Of the report.
CHICAGO, Nov. 22.-The oil store of Fuller
& Co., Franklin street, was burnt this morn
ing. The building was owned by Hugh Bark,
ley The total loss is 100000. Insured for
$4,000.
WASHINGTON, Nov. %. - The Norfolk
branches OF the Virgil ia Bank, the Norfolk,
Portsmouth, and Farmers of Norfolk, have
suspended.
The Washington banks suspended specie
payments today.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
LATEST NEWS.
By TELEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
FROM THE SOUTH.

NORFOLK, VA, Nov. PA meeting of the
minute men was held last night, and resou
tons passed i'm favor of resistance. Many
cockades are worn in the streets
New ORLEANS, Nov. 2l-Neetings have
been held in Texas, urging the governor to
convene the legislature, to take into consdera-
ton the vindication OF the rights Of Texas.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l.-Authentic inform
alton says that nineteen twenlleths of the
large shareholders ut the cotton states who
do not, however, comprise one teuIh of the
voters, deprecate secession.
Judge Greenwood who has returned from
trip to Arkansas, states that three .fourlhs OF
the people of that state are opposed to dis
union movements, until some unconstitutional
act is committed justiiying resistance.
WHEELING, Va, Nov. 22-All the Wheel
ing banks have suspended specie payment.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
Important Banking Movement.

New YORK, Nov. 22.-The associated banks
OF this city have resolved to make common
the whole stock of specie in their vaults,
amounting to $50, 100000, for the purpose OF a
liberal expansion, and also that the condition
of each bank shall be reported daily at the
clearing house 1t was also resolved that after
the 1st of February every bank shall have on
hand an amount OF specie equal TO onetourlli
OF lis net liabilities, and that any ~ank falling
below that proportion shall not make loans or
discounts until its position is re established.
They also adopted the project reported yester'
day, for seven per ct scrip to the amount OF
five millions, in denominations Of five and ten
thousand each, 10 be used in the settlement OF
balances within thirty days.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
From WASHINGTON.

New YORK, Nov. 22-- The Washington
correspondent of the Commercial Advertiser
teegraphs that tie city is alive with rumors
of grave disagreements in the cabinet The
pre- dent maintains the illegality of secession,
as well as its impocy, and is resolved To ear.
nestly rcbuke il Secretaries Thompson and
Cobb threaten to resign unless he suppresses
his condemnation OF the sccessi0nisls pro.
ceedinrs. Postmaster Holt, 10 some extent,
dissents from the presidents position, but is
doubtful whether he will carry his opposition
SO far as to resign, in case the president ad-
heres 10 his sentiments.
Tnero have been no special meetings OF the
cabinet to consider questions growing out OF
the secession movements. Harmony has hitll
crto characterized its proceedings. To-day it
is automatically stated that nothing has recent
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
Movements of the President Elect-Meetlng Of
Lincoln and Hamlin at Chicago

CHICAGO. Nov. 2l.-Mr and Mrs Lincoln,
Senator Trumbull and others, arrived here this
evening, The president elect was met at the
depot by few of his personal friends. The
party will take up their quarters at the Ire
mont House. 1t is expected that Mr.. Ham
lin will arrive TO morrow, when the president
and vice president elect will meet for the ilrss
time. Mr.. Lincoln made brief remarks at the
towns of Lincoln and Bloomington on his way
here. He asked to be excused from discussing
politics, but said 1--WE will try to do well by
the people in all parts of the country, north
and south, with entire confidence that all will
be well with all Of us. :"
CH1cAGo, Nov. 22.-Mr Hamlin arrived
this morning, aud was presented to Mr.. Lin
coin a grand public reception OF both takes
place tomorrow. Messrs. HamIiu and Trnm-
bull will leave on Saturday for Washington.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23

STOCKS decidedly better but very brisk Chi
5i4 Toledo, ~; illinois Central scrip, ssh Mchi-
gan southern guarantees SO; Reading, 363 Hudson 49,
Erie, 3d. Pacific Mail II; California Sevens 81; Missouri
skies, Il; United states fves 4 Coupons "; Chicago
Burns ton Quincy, III; Galena, o.; Michigan Cen
trial, SO; Harlem, lj4; Panama. li3; New York Central
755; Harlem first bonds, 81
COTTON dub and irregular. sales 800 bales. at 05 a
l03 for middiing uplands
FIOUR-Receips -bbls sales u 1000 bbls; state and
western little frmer and active, but prices are
without important changes southern heavy; sales 500
bbls mixed TO GOOD at SIS a 65 fancy and extra $40
SIS.
GRAIN-Wheat closed @3c better; sales lO7 200 bush
Chicago spring. Los "a lilo; Milwaukee club Ito a ll5
inferior to good; am DER Wisconsin. LIS q l9 winter
red, western l20 a. l,22 afOat, and LIS in stores white
western, l3O l32 Corn frmer; sales $1,000 bushels
mix d western o. a 65c.
PHOFlSlONS.-furk frmer, with fair demand; sales
1850 bbs; mess 5000 % 1885, prime 1850 Moas>es qu
ct; New Orleans crop. 266 bbs 453, and auction
81 bblS at 30 g 433. Porto Rico, 30 hhds at S3c
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
Financial Condition of Boston.

BosroN, Nov. 22.-No serious results have
yet attended the financial pressure, and re-
mittances from the hottest part OF the south
continue to come in as usual. The statements
of reputation by southern creditors are un
true, SO far as Boston is concerned Should
the emergency require it, the directors of all
tile Boston banks propose to discount to the
amount of five millions, which will speedily
make money easy i'll this city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
Iy occurred in its deliberations to produce dis.

ly occurred in its deliberations to produce dis
traclion.t
The president has received Judge Williams
dispatch in relation to the alarming condition
of affairs in Kansas. Additional orders have
been transmitted to Harvey to resort to all
available means to crush the insurgents.
The receipts of the treasury last week were
81, 432,0O0-only 100000 from customs. The
amount subject to draft is 50, l95, 900
The resignation of the marshal of South
Carolina was received to-day.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
The Presidents Massage.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22-The presidents
message will be SEM in to congress on the sec
ond day of the session. Advanced copies will
be sent north as tar as Boston, and south as
far as Richmond.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23

That it will be of the elegant faithful, and
charming productions OF the day may readily he conceive
ed. Probably person in the country has studied the
FEATHER OF his Country more closely than the distin-
ably, be in great demand"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23

MT Eyeretts name is destined to be indissoubly
nected with that of Washington. Even in England, and
among the scholars and historians, the
mother county, Edward Everett has TO be consd-
cred the tteSt chrOuicer of WaShngtuns history and
the httest annast of his character"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
rFrom the New York Examiner. !

1T will doubtless, it should find its into every
household, as the popular embodiment of Washington,
and be seen alike in the costly libraries surrounded by
thousands of other volumes. and the humble MANTLE
where, in connection with the Biole and Pilgrims Pro-
gress, it will form the entire stock of family readi ng
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
The Philadelphia Banks.

dents of this city are to-day considering the
propriety OF suspending specie payments.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
33iem CIVILIZATIONS.
READ THE NOTICES OF THE PRESS
Correspondence of the Boston postl

Correspondence of the Boston Post
1.-THE last link of that golden chain which shall hereaf
ter for many generations bind together the names of
George Washington aud Edward Everett has Just been
fitted into its place The unSclSh labors the scholar
and statesman, of whom we all proud, and whose
successful devotion to the pucharse of Mount Vernon
has challenged the admiration OF the world brought
TO lifting conclusion IN the cOmpend of Washngtons
Life The biography is model of condensation and by
its rapid narrative and attractive STYLE commend
itself to the mass OF readers, the standard popular
Life of Washington
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23

THE first volume of this series gave satisfaction
and delight to young people, Mr. Abbott possesses pc
cuar gifts writer for juvenile readers. The story
Columbus is told in the present work in charming STYLE
and the Illustrations give added interest 10 the narrative
The voyage of Cabot the discovery Of Florida the expe
ditiOn of De Soto, and the discovery the Mississippi
the St Lawrence and the Hudson rivers described in
in awaken an interest in history in the mind
of the reader.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
NEW Gas FIXTURES.

From the celebrated manufacor of Cornelius 4 Baker.
shall continue to be in receipt of these Goods the
patterns out ut all tines keeping hand the
best stock to be found in the city, and the lowest
prices.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23

1T nohler office inspire ones countrymen with
patriotic sentiments, with warm love and
their institutions than it is to tkc conspicuous
the movement of the governmental machine Mr. Ev-
erett rendern" signal and needed service in recalling
attention 10 Washington, and teaching to appreciate
the reasons why he has been aduded the greatest public
character that has appeared in human history"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
n POPULAR SERIES OF HISTORIES
Abbott's American History.

By JACOB ABBOTT, author of the "Rollo Book"
Rollo's Tour in Europe" &c, &C. completed in IL
vols, lGmo. Price of eaeh IS cents Each volume
plete in itself. Now ready, vols lst End and 3rd.
ABORIGINAL AMERICA,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
3leto Aooertlg

CLOAK MAKERS WANTED. - Five
~ Experienced Cloak Makers waHted iBanlediatelv
None bat who have had experience in Cloak max
ing need apply. JENKINS HAMILTON, 4 hyde.
n23 dot
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
PAPER HkNGINGS.

have on hand very large stock of French, English
and American Paper Hangings Decorations, Borders,
Centers, Fire Board Prints &C. which am prepared
to sell at prices Low that all will be satisfied.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23

SHELDON a. CO., Publishers,
nl9 deod3t lis Nassau street. New York
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23

WRAPPING PAPER-Eleven tons of
w superior Wrapping Paper, for Grocers and Butch
ers' use, received and for sale by s. u. STAPLES,
os diff 2S3 and 2sT Main street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
The largest stock and the greatest ariety of
Painted Window Shades and Fixtures,
Always on hand. Every one can be suited

FANCY GOODS.
Terra Gotta, China, and Parian Vases; Match sa rs
Cigar Holders Statuettes &c.-a splendid assortment
wish it distinctly understood that ALL MY GOODS
ARE SELECTED WITH GREAT CARE, in view Of a
Popular Retail Trade,
And that every article sold will be satisfactory to
the purchaser. My Terms will be CASH.
Thanking friends and patrons for the very liberia
patronage they heretofore extended to this Estab
Iishment and promise to make continuance of their
lavors both profitable and Agreeable respectfully invite
call from all before making selections elsewhere.
JOHN Firth,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-23
Uot1trs.
T. E C T y R E s
WORCESTER COUNTY
Mechanics Association !

The Introductory Lecture before the Association for
the Season Of 1850 and 6 will be given in MECHANICS
HALL
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-30

TOBACCO There are about thirty
species Of tobacco, all possessing near
" the same properties. 1t is said the
plant was fist found in Yucatap. II
was taken to Spain and from there
to Portugal. From Portugal it was
carried 10 different European king.
doms. Snuff taking commenced in
Paris, Catherine do Medicis, whose
name has an unpleasant history, from
its connection VITA the massacre Of
Professionals. being it's frs, patron.
Soon after the settlement Of this coun.
try il became an important article Of
commerce, and one hundred and
twenty pounds was the stipend paid
for a wife by some of the earlier set
tiers Of Virginia.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-30

SoIipiFiEp MuR.-We perceive
that the milk business introduced
ut the North, by our former fellow
citizen, Gail Borden, has proved n
decided success. The article pro
duced Ivy his establishment is now
sold in this market, aud completes
successfully with that yielded on
the island. We see that another
soIidiiied milk establishment has
just been started at Middletown,
Orange county, New York. II will
require about one thousand gallons
Of milk per hour. The water (SS
per cent? ia extracted from the
milk by an evaporating and drying
operation, which leaves an article,
that, by the addition of sugar, may
be put up in cans or papers aud
kept in a perfect state of preserva.
ton any length Of time. 1t can he
eaten in n dry state. or ia readily
soluble on coming in conts1t with
fluid. Many people nae II in pre-.
ference TO milk, because IL il of ne.
cessity, a purer article.
Mr.. Borden has extended the pro-
cess TO another article; and con
densed sweet cider may now he had,
which, with the addition Of FIVE
parts water, produces an article
resembling and fully equalling the
best new cider as Il flows from the
press. Tbese arti,l, g. we under
stand, may be had Of Mr.. ]. 7. Da-
vie, Galveston though he has Meth
er advertised or asked us to- puff
them. Perhaps he thinks his cider
like that of the old farmers, gocd
enough not to need praise. Err
change.