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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

So far as marriages and births are concerned
Preston county has done her part nobly. With
a white population of s, 172 less than Augusta
she had year before last more marriages and
only Is births less than our county. But the
number of deaths in Preston is much larger, in
proportion to population, than in Augusta Oh
the other counties.
In the following statistics of Bath and High
land the population is estimated for 1859, ant
the other figures are derived from the reports
of Commissioners for 1858-Negroes are ex
cluded:
Population Marriages Births Deaths
Bath 3,O77 II 104 81
Highland 41S9 "a SO 90
The following statement shows the proportion
of marriages, births and deaths, to population
in Augusta, Bath and Highland:
Marriages. Births. Deaths.
Augusta to l79 / to- As to l40
Bath 1"101 /" % |" 30
Highland +" TIA l" 4S |" l26
From this it appears that there were in pro
portion to population, fewer marriages and more
births and deaths in Bath than in Augusta OF
Highland.
The number of slaves in Bath is $50, and free
negroes A; in Highland 423 slaves, and % free
negroes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

The Washington correspondent of the Phila-
delpha North American writes:
"The GROCERY in the House Post-otice is still
in full operation, aud whiskey runs free to all
who have votes in electing the officers OF the
House. How many are to be purchased with
drink we shall be better able to judge after the
election. A groggery and restaurant had ex-
listed in basement room of the Capital for some
years previous to the commencement OF the 3Oth
Congress; but no sooner was Mr.. Winthrop e.
lected Speaker of that Congress than he gave an
order to the Sergeant-at-Arms to clear the grog
gerry out forthwith, and it was promptly execu-
ted. Now free groggery is established on the
same floor, and within few steps of the Hail. =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

The Governor OF Pennsylvania, in his recent
message, in reference to Harper's Ferry says 1t
is gratifying that no Pei .ylvanians participated
in the GU TRACE. and that tugtives arrested with
in her boundaries were promptly surrendered to
Justice. While entertaining no doubts that the
Union will endure to the latest generations, he
exhorts the people to moderation, harmony and
national and fraternal sentiments, and to Danish
present disturbing elements. Pennsy lvanias
three millions of freemen enables her to rebuke
plotters of treason North and South, and says
emphatically that neither shall disturb the per
petuity of the union, cemented by our patriotic
fathers, and that these States shall be forever
united
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

Gold watches have lately been presented y
the Hon. VIM. L. Goggin by the wings Oh al
bemarle and the ladies OF RockDrln8e'
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R n ~ w 10 r. Y

f>HE subscribers have enterednto partnership for
i the purpose of carrying on the Brewing business
in Stauhton. They will have On hand for wholesale a
good supply Of the best LAGER BEER, of their own
making Persons wishing to Bet supplies will please
send in their ORDERS apply to Henry Frank at the
Clothing Store of Steiner, Bro Co.
HlCHTER Il FRANK.
Stauhton, January 10, 186Q-3ts.
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File Wanted.

We will pay twenty-five cents for one copy Of
the Staunton Spectator for August is, 1869.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, Il ;,
}. BUMGARDNER, Jr., Corr
san. 10, 1907. copy and mark n.


| a LARGE and VALUABLE FAR n E0
"A oALE-We will offer our valuable Farm Rin0
Mo1ets Branch, II miles from Staunton. near Par5
sus, LOT sale, ON Iharsday the Sth of March 1del
contains 6QG Acres-about 800 of which are deare
wei lenced and In good state of cultivation n
nalaage Is wen tlmeered. The Improvements cons
OF large BRICK DWELLING HOUSE i I'D
Barn and other out-houses. There is near ths'bob
large spring OF as good water as is to he Ifou
In the county Also large fine meadow and 40
9o6 acres OF timbered land fenced in, which mixes
fine outlet for hogs. These ana MANY other adyapts
ges make TINS desirable farm. We will sell 400
cres with the impSav emens or the entire tract irs
as the purchaser may DESIRE
pae Terms will be very accommodating A
the tract OF laid Is large, the purchaser Wilt be
CURED to pay $4,000 down the balance in six emu
payments, the title given when the third payment
made. w
Possession Will be given immediately.
Persons wishing to buy land would do well to ca
ana see tor themselves, for will sell the create
bargain that has been sold in the county for 90 wear
San 10, 1850. JOHN F. SILLING & BROS.
SALE OF TOWN PROPER
Il TY.-Hy virtue of deed of trust executed /
nae on the Oath day of March, 1854, by M. w. Crau
ford and recorded in the Austings Court of the to
OF StauntOn, for purposes therein mentioned, / "a
proceed, in front of Crawford 4 Cochran's Store.
Saturday. the 7M of january. 1861 to sell, at publ
auction, that valuable LOT, in the town of StanntoI
on the corner of New and Frederick Sts, know n q
the "Old Market House Lot"
TERMS One fourth in hand or by negotiable !
at months, interest added, well endorsed the bi
ance payable in 6, IL Is, and "a months with int
est Fl ON date, for which bonds with approved seen
ty will be required and the title retained as ultns
security.
Sale to commence at II o'clock, AN.
III. M. BELL, Trus Tee
TURK CUSHING, Auctionee.S.
Dec. 6-tds-V COPY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

Augusta county Court Clerks Offics, to wit
lESTRAY.-Takenu up by Harvey Bafe on his land
near Churhville, of the following description to wit
L "a Steer ii red color, with white back and belly,
E1de hofn3 underkeel in each ear, wiz the letters
e. p. banded on each horn. supposed % be years
old last Spring andappraised at $l6
Extract, Teste,
Ian 10 1885. VIM A BURNETT, d. G..
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THE METEOROLOGICAL.

The January Knickerbocker Opening the 5ssn
Vol y in addition to the usual amount Y rsadlng
matter. contains long Memorial of W. Ahinston
Irving. its most renowned and yonninous contrib
utor embracing Splendid Steciplate Engraving;
fac-simile in Autograph. Of three page Christmas
letter by Mr. Irving Sunnyside beautifully lliustra
ted, by T. Addison Richards, with several original
letters; Biographical Sketch, Anecdotes and Rem
niscences, by Louis GAYLORD Clark, James o. Noyes
Hon. George Bancroft, n P. Willis, Theodore Tilton
and DR.. j. w. Francis. These with similar papers
and illustrations of Sleepy Hollow, by 7. Addison
Richards to follow in the February No. form me
mortal of the beloved and ilustrious suhor that
ry one must desire to possess and preserve.
Six by Seven is weird and fascinating story from
the pen of Miss Prescott of Newburvport The Battle
of Fort Mo4ltre, by Hon. Geo. Bancroft. is finished
and eloquent description Of of the ercest contests
during the Revolution. Stories and Pictures of the
Hudson contains numerous illustrations of the Tap
pan Sea, Tarrytown and the places made memorable
by the fate of Andre and by the pen of Washington
Irving. The Physical Decline of American Women
is searching and powerful article. A Day at Met
tray, gives interesting account of visit to one Of
the principal reformatory institutions of France The
inimtable ED1roR's TABLE has more than the usual
number of good stories, witticisms, ETC., etc.
Stories and Pictures of the Hudson, by a. Addison
Richards, will be continued several months, and du
ring the year Prot o. W. Mitchell is to contribute
several articles on Popular Astronomy.
| Send for the January Number as specimen price
| rs cents
| t To every So subscriber to the Ky1ckERRooKEH
for 1860, incosng 10 cents extra in staps, will be
SENT free of postage, copy of the new and splen
did engraving of Merry.Making in the Oldep
Time, twenty-five by nineteen and half inches in
size containing thirtynine figures engraved in Eng
land at an expense of $4,000 and beyond comparison
the insst work of the kind offered in this coun
try. Six copies of the Engraving and Magazine sem
for five subscriptions Q5.6o) ten copies of each fol
eight subscriptions, (25Oo,) The January number o.
the Knickerbocker, and copy of Merry Making il
the 0iden Time, viii be sart to any one desiring to
act as agent for the Knickerbocker the receipt
$112 which amount can be deducted from their remit
tanees for subscrbes Agents wanted in all parts
of the country. JOHN A. GRAY, Publisher,
| Jan. 10, 1860. New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
COMMIssIONERs, sAIEoEn

IOMMiSSIONERS' SALE OF RFALs
~ r rEKSONAL ESTATE.-By virtue of deere,
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendSred at
November term, 1859, in the case Of McCLT~ 81
.on vs.. roage and al, we will proceed, on he pre-.
ses 70 se at puble auction to the highest bidd
on 0u 'as1rGay, e Ilth day of February 1850 TRAt
situated on both sides Of the McAdamized road alb.
miles northeast Of Staunton, adjoining the lands
hooert 3. Snapp, Robert Anderson and othsrs, G
tanning %l6 Acres, rood and 80 poles THE
provements consist of comfortable DWELL,
huOSE, Barn, Stables and all necessary out buijin
a 3 T the following PERSONAL PROPERTY, I'd Y
Mares, Colts, Cows, one yearling Heller /,
Robert Issr 7; Poage. As - =
:, on,ha the personal property on credit of 5
iig M or all sums over So all sums under cash
Inc tract of land on credit of six, eighteen ar
=. unity nionths-so much in cash as may be necessal
pay ne expenses of sale and reasonable costs Of su
amI ~. .le deferred payments bonds with approved
curly 10 De taken and the title to be retanedas ali
mate security, WI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
r ANDs FOR sALE.-In pursuance Of 9de

POSTPONEMENT.-The above sale is posiporeo
to Saturday the 4th of February nert
Jan. 10. 1860. II M BELL. Trnsts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

d 4 REWARD.-Ran sway from the subscriber
Dl on the End day of nuary, DAVID WHEEL
Err, an indented apprentices at The Blacksmith bust 4
ness. forbid all persons arboring or trusting said
boy on nv account as the law will lie enforced against
all persons so offending. The above reward will be
paid by me to any one returning said boy to me at
Churchvie, Va. GEO. w. GABERT. 4
Jan. 10, l86C.-3t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

EUROPEAN ADvIoEs.-The news by the Bohe-
milan is four days later. The meeting OF the
Peace Congress is definitely fixed for jan
uary the Goth. The Representatives are hear
ly all officially announced, as already indicated,
including Count Oavour for Sardinia. The on
don Times, commenting On the execution Of
Brown ridicules the Northern sympathy when
too late, and predicts that the matter will tend
to strengthen the South. The weather in Fog
land was excessively severe, but had moderated
The Spanish forces were concentrated at Oeuta,I
but the Moors were still the assaiants. Anoth-
er engagement was reported as disastrous to the
Moors. Numerous political arrests at Naples
are reported. The reported intended abdlcatloa
of the Emperor Of Austria is untoanded; !, Aus
tria was reducing her army. The aHairs OF
Hungary were daily more threatenlng. lmpor-
tant submissions to Russia in tie CAUCASUS were
reported. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
1885. VIM. A. BURNETT, D. C.

TISTRAY.-Taken up by VIM. Shirley, on his
IL land in said county, the 3Oth DAY of October,
1859, of the following description to wt:
A Steer of black color, between two and three
years old, marked with crop and uAderkeel in the
right ear and appraised at $40.
4 Extract, Teste,
Tsr IN 1850 r n TMRODEN CPk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

GALE OF TOWN PROPERTY.- By virtue
= of deed of trust executed t4 me by Samuel E.
Clarke and wife, shall on Saturdk jan. 2sth. 1860,
at II O'Clock NJ, offer at public aqcion, Ho USE
LOT in the town of Staunton known as the Baker
property, situated northwest of NJ. Taylors resi-
dence.
TERMS Cash or negotiable hOte at 80 days well
endorsed G. w. IMBODEN, Trustee.
Jan. 10 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
Message of Gov. Letcher.

Gov. Letcher sent in Message to both houses
of the Legislature on Saturday. At present We
can give the following synopsis only:
He begins by alluding to the happy tranquil
ty of the earlier period of the Republic, which
has been interrupted by the interference of the
citizens of Northern States with the rights anG
institutions of the South. In Massachusetts,
Winconsin, Vermont and perhaps other States,
legislation, he says, has been employed to defeat
the execution of the fugitive slave law within
their limits.
1t is cheerfully conceded that large portion
of the citizens of the North are loyal to the
Constitution and the Union, but it is not to be
disguised that large number are Indifferent tc
both, and prefer dissolution to the extension Of
slave Territory and an increase of slave States
This lamentable state of things originated on the
construction given by the Northern people to
the Constitution. He suggests that a Conven-
ton of all the States be summoned, and that 8
full and free conference be had to ascertain il
the questions in controversy cannot be settled
on some basis mutually satisfactory to both Sec
tions. If the differences are irrecontilable. lei
the question of peaceable separation be discussed
He recommends that the Legislature adopt
resolutions in favor of the call of such Con.
vention as provided for in the 9th article of the
Constitution, and appeal to the Legislatures of
the several States to unite in the application
proposed to be made to Congress in pursuance
of the provisions of this article.
II the free States fail or refuse to unite in the
application, it will furnish conclusive evidence
of determination on their part to keep up the
agitation. If the Convention meet, and the
question cannot be satisfactorily adjusted, it will
furnish evidence equally conclusive.
The Governor also suggests that a commission
of two of our most experienced statesmen be APP
pointed to visit the Legislatures of those States
which have passed laws to obstruct the execu-
ton of the fugitive slave act, and insist in the
nanao Of V:sginia, npnn an nncnnditionaleepeal
The Governor says the controversy has now
reached that point which demands speedy set
Element, if the Union is to be preserved He is
prepared to do all that honor, patriotism and
duty enjoin towards its preservation; but new
ertheless it is the duty Of the State to be pepar
ed and he recommends revision of the militia
laws; that munitions of war be procured, brig
AIDES and minute men be organized, and that the
Military Institute be enlarged. He also recon-
mends the fostering of direct trade, manufac-
lures and the mechanic arts, the completion of
internal improve ments, etc.
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rToWNIPROPERTY FOR SALE.

rTNOWNPROPERTY FOR SALE. So, Hsrs3ay,
i JanWdry the 18th, 1860-As attorney in AAct fol
Margaret and Sarah Fox, will sell public aaetn
HOUSE and LOT in Staunton, in which Mrs Barbars
Fox recently resided. 1t is valuable piece OF prop
erty, worthy the attention of purchasers.
At the same time will sell quantity OF Furniture,
and the personal property in the house.
TERMS For the personal property, endorsed me-
gotiable notes at months interest added. For the
House ard Lot endorsed negotiable notes, at 6, II,
Is and "a months interest added. Title made and
lien retained. JOHN B. BALDWIN.
StauntOn, Jan. 10, 186O.-tds. -
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL Estate
i By virtue of deed of trust executed 10 me by
Anderson Robertson, dated the 18th of May S5, and
of record the Clerks Office of the county Court of
Augusta will SELL at public auction, to te highest
bidder foscash, Saturday, the 4th day fsbruary,
1860, on t1e premises, the TRACT of LAND in said
deed mentioned, containing 1875 Acres, situated a
bout three miles south of Greenye. in th county of
Augusta The title is believed good, but selling as
trustee wills convey with special warranty
jan 10, 1S60-tds JOHN NEWTON Trus
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VXTANTED.-AM NAN that can make good farm
wv Harness and Collars, and make or repair old
saddles, to whom l will pay liberal salary by the
year. single man or man OF small family prefer.
red with sober Industrious habits Apply at this Of
fee.
jan 10; 1S80.-1m.
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NEGRO BOY FOR SALE.-If not sold pri-
IN tately before Monday the 23rd day of January,
1861 will on that day, at II NJ sell at public auc-
years old healthy and likely, belonging to the estate
of Mary G. Calhoun, decd.
Jan 10, 1860. l.. WADDELL, Jr-, Admir-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

= - TURK GUSHING, AuctlOneelt
Dec. 6.-tds.-V. copy.
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r ANDS FOR SALE.-In pursuance Of ede
IL cree rendered by the Circuit Court Of Anelst
cnnnty ir the cause of Shumate against Waslng
ton and others and OF deed of trust executed n Il
BY The~s.s Washington, shall proceed IN the rem
lses, on Friday the I0k day Of February next. /, SCI
at public sale, to the highest bidder, thelands hec
by SAID Washington to wit A tract of bout so a.
ores, known as the parcel composed of he piller
Herdman Estell and Kyle tracts and tnct OF land
purchased by said Washington of Estelps leirs anc
others, containing about $50 acres.
These lands are of fine quality and will MAKE HeSSg
BILE farms.
TERMS lone fourth of purchase money tsksh
or by negotiable note well endorsed at 80 daysNy
the balance In one, two and three years in ecusi
stalments from date of sale.
N. X. TROUT Com'r and TrusIE&e
Jan. 10, 1860. &
9 ALE OF LAND.-Pursuant to a decree Ggf
~ Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered sSast
November term, 1858, will sell at public auctian
Friday, the 3rd Of February neat valuable Ia act
Land containing about lot Acres. This TRACT
land is known the "Heisken Farm" and Miatel
owned by Catharine Fauber, decd. 1t lies about
miles north of SauntOn and adolns the lands Off oha
Bumbgardner and George WEIGH. The tract~ il il
good condition, well watered and with sufci- fneY Of
timber. 1t has on it a comfortable DWELLING
HOUSE, good Switzer Barn, and an Orchafdgkf ex-
celent Fruit Trees.
TERMS $50 much in hand as will defray 4e ex-
penses OF SALE and balance in One two and thres ears
secured bybond with good personal security, ID the
title retained as ultimate security.
Jan. 10, 1850. ALEX. ANDERSON, C6nr.
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|. pp. IA, s4s; Life of Peden, PIP
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-12-05
ssWide Awake A.all."

"W1de awake AaIl.' @.4e .. b.
The disgraceful Ball Card purporting to
come from Independence, and which We
published some weeks since, proves to be
hoax. II was sent to us in an envelope
with request on the back to publish and
send copy of the Times to d. S. LEE" BY
the Independence Guardian handed us by
w. L. Calkins, Esq, we learn that some
mighty mean man had the cards printed
and slipped them under the doors Of the IN
dependence people in the night! Having,
as we supposed, the assurance of Col. LEE
as to the genuineness of the card, we did
not hesitate to publish it. 1t was also print
ed in the columns of the Chicago Times
We are now of the opinion that some crea-
ture with more malice than brains victim
lied both Col. Lee and the writer of this ar
ticle, and attempted to disgrace his neigh
bors because of difference in politics. II
Lee sent it to us at all, he did SO without
being aware of its falsity, because We know
him to be incapable of descending to SC
| mean an act as to circulate libel on hi.
political opponents. Trickery we have new
or sustained or excused in either party, ane
while the two sections Of the Union are as
Stunning an attitude of hostility, we rcgart
him who would add fuel to the flame Of ex
element, MS traitor to the best interests o
his country. We take pleasure in assist
ing to remove from the Republicans of In
dependence, the social stain which we un
Willingly may have been the means, to som
extent, of establishing.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-12-05
Late News.

1IHte news.
An election at Norwak, Conn, on Mond1.
| last, gave majority Of IS for the entire Demo
cratic ticket. This town gave 81 majority for
Lincoln!
The Providence Conservative Wide Awake
Glib refused to join in celebrating the Lincoln
victory. They Resolved, that in view of the
financial embarrassment and excited state of the
country. such display was not proper. Well
bet Rhodes and Anthony, two Of our subscri
bers there, had voice in this sensible move.
The Indians near Fort Kearney are behaving
very badly. The Fort is about to be broken up
and the settlers and travellers are much alarm.
ed thereat. A company of 50 dragons had
left The Fort to chastise the redskins. There is
trouble ahead on the plains.
The Wooden manufactures of PHILADELPHIA
are about stopping.
The South Carolina members will all no to
Washington and resign there. A speech piece
may be expected.
Secretary Cobb will resign, 60 to Georgia,
and become an active member OF the Secession
Convention.
Judge fancy has resigned. Black or Cush.
ing will succeed him.
The banks of St. Louis have all suspended
except the Exchange. ...a. ..sn
jeff Davis is in Washington. Gov. Medary
says the Kansas starvation story is not true
Nobody is suffering extreme misery or anything
likeit. The st. Joseph papers say that ''relef
goods" sent to the infamous Thad. Hyatt, are
made up of munitions of war.
"Dick" Yates, Republican Governor of iii.
nos, in late speech says ''thus far nothing has
occurred except what We all had right to ex-
pect on the election of Lincoln" This is COM
fortng to those who were assured to the contra
ry by Republican papers and orators.
Mr.. Slidell of La, sends his card to the Pres
ident and in forms him that he will not come to
Washington this winter unless his "august mas
ter" requests it. Pity that he euer came there
Robert Dale Owen of Indiana, is out in long
communication showing the right State has to
secede, and exhibiting the danger of attempting
coercion.