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Incendiary Plot startling Discovery.

The discovery of camp of four whites and
eight negroes, all armed, near Selma, Ala
bama, has been noticed. One Of the negroes
has been arrested and confessed that these men
were connected with contemplated rebellion in
that quarter of Alabama, and that it had been
delayed from the fact that on the Sunday ap-
pointed for it such terrible rain fell that no
gathering could be made. The Selma issue Of
the 18th nit. says:
ssSnce that time vigilance committee has
been organized and actively engaged in ferreting
out the scoundrels connected with this atrocious
conspiracy On last Wednesday or Thursday,
Mr.. Frank Lane had occasion to correct one OF
his boys; and after inficting pretty severe
chastisement, he told the boy that he was not
yet done with him; there were several things
yet for which he intended to punish him. The
negro taking alarm, and supposing that every
thing had been discovered, confessed everything
he knew. He said they had been told that inn
media1ely after the Presidential election they
would be set free-that on last Sunday week
ago they went to meet at Church after negro
funeral sermon was over, and organzed-that
Sam Ia negro boy belonging to Mr.. Howard and
since arrestedl was to be their commander.
sIr his statement he implicated two white
men-Mahan Tor Payne) and Stedham. This
information was communicated to the Commits
tee, who Commissioned Charles Shelley to con
duct the scheme for their detection. On las
Thursday night Mr.. Shelley repaired TO the
house of Mr.. Ogletree, near which the point Q
rendezvous was. Representing himself as {
Nothern man who sympathized with the effor
to liberate the negroes, he encountered Stedhan
and won his confidence. What he learned b.
has not disclosed in full, but enough is known
to warrant the conclusion that the evidence il
amply sufficient to establish the completely Q
Stedham and Mahan Cor Payne) and the negro
Sam, above mentioned, all of whom have beef
arrested, and now await in Talladega Jail thei
examination, which will take place on Thursda.
next. -
On Tuesday night, says later account, th'
citizens of Talladega took from the Jail the whit
man who was the riugleader, and hanged him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11

the Editor of the Rochester New York Union
and Advertiser, is the veritable author of the
doctrine of Squatter Sovereignty, having stated
it clearly in an article of his in that paper in
February 1847, year and half before Gen..
Cass' Nicholson letter was published
Is this the same Mr. /. Butts whose fame is
co-extensive with "Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry2" If So Judge Douglas and his friends
should warn the people to ''beware of vile and
name of l. Butts appears upon the wrapper"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11

DUBLIC SALE OF LAND, S1c.-I will offer
l. at public sale, Thursday, the 9th day of Sep
tender, 1860, the Tract of Land on which l reside
containing 33 Acres, situated within half mile OF
Craigsville, Augusta county, Va, the Va Central
Railroad. There are good Buildings on it, and an
excellent Orchard of Fruit Trees of various kinds
and good water. Also SO Acres of Land adjoining
the above; part of it good River Bottom.
At the same time and place | Will offer for sale
on and Harness, 5000 Whiskey Barrel Slaves, head
of Hogs Household and Kitchen Furniture and Uten-
sils. and an excellent Piano Forte.
Terms FOR THE LAND-$100 in hand and the bal
ance in two payments of 6 and IL months.
The other property will be sold on credit of six
months on all sums over S.; sums of five dollars
and under the cash will be required.
Craigsville, Sept. II. 1s6o.-1t*
\TIRGINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerk Office
of the Circuit Court of Bath County, ON Monday,
the 3rd day of September $780, John T. Byrd, Plain
tiff,
Adam g. Cleek, Sheriff of Bath county, and as such
of David LANCE decd. Agatha LANCE,
widow of David LANCE, decd, Joseph Lange, Ed
mond B. LANCE, Abraham NJ. LANCE, Thomas NJ Jor-
dan and Eliza his wife, late Eliza Lange, Isabella
LANCE, Henry G. LANCE. John A. LANCE, William D..
LANCE. and Margaret LANCE. Defendants.
The object of this suit is to obtain decree for a
sale of the lands of which David LANCE died seized.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the de-
PENDANTS Joseph LANCE and Abraham M. LANCE are
not inhabitants of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered
month after due publication of this ORDER and do what
is necessary to protect their interest.
Sept. il, 1860. {. R MoDANNALD, CPk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11

TERRIBLE OALAM1rY.-The telegraph brings
terrible intelligence from Lake Michigan. The
steamboat Lady Elgin. of the Lake Superior line,
left Chicago on Friday night with between three
hundred and fifty and four hundred passengers
on board. Off Wauhegan, wher ten miles from
land, the steamer came in collision with a
schooner receiving such damage that she soon
after sunk. Of all on board only seventeen per-
sons are known to have been saved. Col. Lums-
den, of the New Orleans Pcayune, and family
were on the boat, and supposed to be among the
lost The brief details given leave some hope
that few of the passengers may have sustained
themselves until driven ashore, but for the great
er number there seems to have been no possibil-
ity of rescue. Since the sinking of the steamer
Atlantic on Lake Erie, under somewhat similar
circumstances, no such terrible calamity has oc-
CURED upon our inland waters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11

A CURIOUS CEREMONIAL Lincoln pole was
recently set up at Martnsville, Ohio, and the
flag to adorn it was presented by thirty three
young ladies. Sixteen of them were dressed in
white. and sixteen in black. The thirty third
was dressed in deep scarlet, with red liberty
cap, to represent BLEEDING Kansas" They all
marched round the pole in double file, black and
white arm in arm. The fred one" followed on
behind, alone and weeping.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
Hon. A. HI. III. Stuart.

This distinguished champion OF the great o.
Mon movement is at work with will. He left
here yesterday on the Earnest entreaty-not
where he is to address mass meeting "of thou
sands" on tomorrow. He will remain in
North western Virginia, speaking whenever the
occasion offers, throughout the month of Sep
TENDER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
New Books.

Gould & Lincoln have ready, the Prozegomi,sa
Logica of DR.. Mansel, the work which first es-
tablished his reputation as one of the profound
est thinkers and most learned metaphysicians Of
the age. 1t is marked by the same acuteness Of
thought, and power of subtle analysis and broad
sweep ofreasoning, which have made his "Lim-
its of Religious Thought a favorite book with
the best thinkers of our country.
The same publishers have, also, nearly ready
Lectures on Logic, by Sir William Hamilton,
which will, at once, take precedence of all other
works on the subject, as his Lectures on Meta,
physics are confessedly the most learned and ex-
haustive discussions in the English language.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
Southern Hat Mandatory! vySlCy3y
ESTABLISHED 1888. SSS25

TINE subscriber respectfully invites
i the attention of the Merchants of Virginia and
North Carolina to his extensive stock of his own and
Foreign Manufactured Hats. Purchasers will find it
to their interest call at his house. previous going
further North he is leaving nothing undone, spa
at the South Goods sold in this house will be
ranted to compare favorably, in quality and price
with goods coming from any other market. There
win be found all the qualities of WOOL and FUR
HATS, from the lowest price negro Hat to the finest
quality for gentlemen. Also, Boys and Childrens'
Hats and Caps of all grades and styles. Ladies' Ri
ding Hats and Ladies Furs, of all the various quail
ties.
Purchasers will do well to call and examine
JOHN DOOLEY, Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
Mr.. Breckinridge's Speech.

Mr. Breckenridge, the candidate for the Pres
idency, delivered his promised speech at Ash
land, near Lexington, Kentucky, on Wednesday
last. Mr.. BIS apology for appearing before the
public in this manner is, the assaults made upon
him during the canvass; but in this particular
he has undoubtedly been dealt with more leni-
emily than any candidate that we know off,
Douglas has thousand times more to complain
of, yet he is sneered at by Mr.. Breckinridges
partizans as s;the little stunper."
The Baltimore American says of the Ashland
speech' 'sThe telegraphic report is necessarily
disconnected in some parts and incomplete, but
making every allowance for these defects, the
address appears to have been weak one, and
must greatly disappoint tie expectations of the
friends of the distinguished gentleman. It has
not the argumentative force and eloquence of
Mr.. Crittenden's speech, to which it is princi-
pally a reply, and lacks the straightforward
boldness and candid utterances that have dis
tinguished Mr.. Douglas efforts. Mr.. Breckin-
ridge meets and refntes some of the minor
charges which have been brought against him,
but he rather apologies for than reprobates the
disunionism which is the prevailing character
istic of his adherents at the South. 1t may be
we'll enough for Mr.. Breckenridge to assert that
he is not disunionist and to deny that the
platform upon which he stands contains dis
union sentiment, but so long as he accepts with
out rebuke or disapprobation the services of
leading politicians who have become prominent
for their dsunion doctrines, and who declare
the fate of the Union TO rest solely upon the is
sue of the present Presidential contest he must
be held responsible therefor, and continue to be
the "Disunlon Candidate" 1t is impossible for
the country to accept Mr.. Breckinridge's per-
sonal worth or individual fealty to the Constitu-
ton as a compensation for the rampant and con-
trolling spirit of disunion which is the distin-
gushing feature of his supporters"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11

AN IMPORTANT VIRGINIA INTERCHANGEABLE
Richmond journals contain the proceedings of a
called meeting of the private stockholders of the
James River and Kanawha Company, which
commenced its session in that city on Tuesday,
the 9th ult., pursuant to an order of the Board
of Public Works of Virginia.
This meeting bids fair to be the most import
ant in its results to the prosperity of Virginia OF
any Improvement assemblage which has ever
been held in that Old Commonwealth. It was
called to consider proposition made by COM
pany of French capitalists, and having the ap
prevail of the Emperor of the French, to pur-
chase and complete the James River and IA
nawha Canal from Richmond to the Ohio river.
The most thorough and satisfactory evidence
was given of the ability of the company to COM
plete the work, and an agreement had been al
ready entered into to that effect between E. de
Bellot des Minierres, on behalf of the French
company, and Thomas II. Ellis, President of the
James River and Kanawha Company, and Alex
ander r. Holiday, for the Board of Public
Works. The late meeting of private stockhold
ers was called to ratify or reject the agreement.
After session of several days, and careful in
vestigation of the subject, the proposition of the
French company was almost unanimously a.
dopted, only three votes being cast against it,
1t now only remains for the Legislature to con-
firm the sale, and as the regular session of that
body does not occur till the winter of 1861-'62,
a resolution was adopted earnestly requesting
the Governor to call an extra session for the
purpose of considering the agreement.
The agreement which now awaits the. rati6-
cation Of tina Legislature fixes the capital of the
now Company at not less than twenty nor more
than thirty-6ve millions of dollars; requires one
million dollars worth of registered stock to be
deposited with the Commonwealth, four hun
dred thousand dollars with the present Compa-
ny, and three hundred thousand dollars with
the State to pay for the Kanawha Improvement,
when the works are to be transferred. 1t also
provides for the enlargement and completion of
the Canal to the Ohio river in eight years, the
enlargement of the Richmond Dock in ten years,
and an annuity to the State of one hundred and
thirty five thousand dollars, which is to be per-
petual.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
a1z- IT. is announced that the Hon. John +,

H@ 1t is announced that the Hon. John M.
Bolts will address the people of Rockingham at
September Court, in favor of Bell and Everett
Elk Gov. Smith will be present to advocate the
claims of Breckenridge. 1t is expected also that
Timothy Rives, Esq, and Col. A. M. Barbour
will speak in behalf of Douglas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
~ The religious interest in connection will

~ The religious interest in connection with
the daily prayer meetings established in New
York city three years ago, continues undated.
A wonderful revival among the sailors is in
progress. A large number of this reckless class
of people have professed conversion, and an in
stance is mentioned of the conversion of whole
ships company at sea, far removed from the or
binary religious influences.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
1890. F'OIL Trade.
DIRECT IMPORTATION.

CLARKSON, ANDERSON Il CO.,
No. log, Main Street, Richmond, Va,
IMPORTERS of Hardware; Cutlery
i Guns. and Anchor" Boltlng Cloths,
have received, per ship "Susan Hlcks,' - 80
direct to this port, their Fall Importa-
ton of fine and heavy Hardware; and from the man.
uacturers of the Eastern States their goods of Amer
lean make, to which they invite the attention of the
merchants of Virginia. Tennessee and North Carroll
na guaranteeing sell cheap be bought in
any city, North or East. They are also Agents for
Fairbanks" very celebrated Scales, which they sell
at manufacturers prices.
N. Borders shall receive their prompt and care
full attention. Richmond, Sep IL, 1850.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
Edg. the Spectator

aiai For the Spectator.
A meeting of the friends of Bell and Everett
will be held at the Court House on Thursday
evening next. at early candle light, to form a
Union Club. Come one, come ALI
Sep. 10, 1860. MANY VOTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11

W It is reported that Mr.. James Lyons, the
Breckenridge Elector for the Richmond District.
stated in speech at Richmond, on Saturday
night last, that if be could elect Douglas over
Lincoln by turning on his heel, he would not do
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11

az The 'Staunton Artillery" Capt. limbo
den, are now in camp at Stribling Springs.-
They marched out yesterday, and will return the
last of this week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
Ladies Fair.

A Fair will be held this week, commencing
Thursday the 18th inst, at IL O'Clock A. NJ, in
the stone house adjoining the Spectator Office.
The proceeds are to be applied to the Foreign
Mission Canse, and it is confidently hoped that
liberal patronage will be given.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
~ The rally of the Bell and Eyere

~ The rally of the Bell and Everett men
at Richmond last week, was from all accounts,
a grand affair. The enthusiasm was unbounded.
Nothing like it was ever seen before, even in
1910. Col. J. B. Baldwin, of this place, spoke
at Richmond on Friday night, and to another
immense gathering at Petersburg On Saturday
night,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11

H- Mr. Jno. s. Lacy, of New Kent, declines
the appointment of Elector on the Breckenridge
ticket, and says he will support Douglas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
For the Spect0to1,

4Of tG6 Op6CCWtOT.
Mr.. Editor Permit me, through the COL
umns of your paper-which zoe consider most
valuable and almost universally beloved-in
these very interesting and piping times, to say a
few words in reference to our Sunday School
Celebration, which came off on Friday the 9TH
inst, at New Hope. The Pic-Nic was gotten
up by all the friends of the Sunday Schools on
Mt. Sidney circuit; and all oar schools and the
schools of our Baptist friends were invited, and
came to the number of about 100 children and
teachers; and the Sons of Temperance of New
Hope Division with their invited brethren OF
several Divisions united with US in our festivi-
ties, together with the Mt Crawford Band,
which discoursed to us sweet and soul-stirriDg
music, all of which conspired to make it an oc-
casion long to be remembered by the happy
multitude (some or 700 persons) who were
present. The programme was as follows =
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Shreckhise-m usic-S.
S. Address by Mr.. Osburn Ross-music-S. S.
Address by Mr.. Shreckhse-music-D Dinner
which was very much enjoyed by all, but es-
pecially by the ''little folks" as their happy
faces seemed to indicate. After dinner we were
again RECALLED with sweet music and then an ad-
dress on the evils of Intemperance by that mas
ter of Temperance lecturers the Rev. Mr.. Da-
wis., of Stanton, who we think did ample justice
to his cause. Music, and then most touching
and eloquent appeal in behalf of temperance, by
our young friend, Mr.. Richard Pool, of Bridge
water, and then more music, and last though
not least, our friend Col. Turk, was called to the
stand, who made some very happy remarks, per-
tinent to the occasion, after which the benedic-
ton was pronounced and all left the Church,
in good humor with themselves and all man.
kind, feeling no doubt a deeper interest in Sun
day Schools and nore sympathy for the poor
unfortunate inebriate than ever before. We
hope and pray that an influence may go out and
be felt long, very long as the result of these ex-
ercises. Lest worry you, Mr.. Editor, had
better close, if so, please excuse, for we could
not say less in justice to SO interesting occa-
sion THORNTON BERRY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
For the Spectator.
Union Meeting.

A large number of the friends Of the Consti
tutional Union party assembled at Barterbrook
on Saturday, Sept, 1st, for the purpose of raising
Bell and Everett Pole and organizing Club.
At o'clock in the evening the pole (being in
the hands of Union mem was quickly lifted
Heaven ward, when the Stars and Stripes float
ed proudly in the breeze; having inscribed upon
one side the names of our standard bearers
"Bell and Everett" and upon the opposite, the
Union and the Constitution.
Three long, loud and hearty cheers were now
given for Bell and Everett, the only National,
Union and conservative men now before the A
merican people /; three more were given with
fright good will' for DR.. Shelton and O. Gaper,
the projectors of this movement.
At Z o'clock in the evening large and enthusi
astic meeting was held in the Academy for the
purpose of organizing a Bell and Everett Club.
On motion of DR.. 7. W. Shelton, Jno. Hamilton,
sr, was called to the Chair, and James M. Wat
son appointed Secretary. ~
WIS Best submitted the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted by the meet
ing
1st. Resoloed, That we firmly believe the ad-
vancement of all our Institutions the equality of
the States, the protection of the Constitution,
the enforcement of the laws of this government,
and the perpetuity of the Union, depend upon
the Jealous action and future success of the
great National, Conservative, Constitutional, o.
MON party.
End. Resozved, That we cheerfully endorse the
Baltimore nomination by the Constitutional
Union party, and pledge ourselves to give the
nominees Bell and Edward Everett-in
the present campaign, our hearty support.
On motion, the President appointed Com
mittee of five to draw up a Constitution by
which the Club shall be governed
Spirited speeches were made by Messr. Best,
Sutler, Dold, White and Brooks.
A Committee was appointed to request r. l..
Doyle, Esq, to address the Club at its next
meeting.
On motion, the proceedings of this meeting
were forwarded to the Spectator" for publca-
tion. .s5s5st M
The meeting then adjourned-to meet again
on Saturday evening, the 10Th, at z o'clock.
JOHN HAMILTON, President,
JAS M. WATSON, Sec'y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-11
GENERAL COLLECTOR

"A N u b DIN Esd AOEN IL. F.
EDWIN l.. EDMONDSON having had seve-
u raj years experience in the business, offers his
sesvices to the citizens of Staunton and the public
generally as GENERAL COLLECTOR AND BUSI-
NESS AGENT. Persons having Accounts, Bonds,
&C., for collection, will have them carefully and
promn11y attended to by placing them in his hands
Reference is made to the following gentlemen of
Harrison county:
Hon. G. FL. Lee, Judge q. ID. Camden,
Hon. G.. s. Limis, Hon. j. S. Care,
VIM. A. Harrison, Floyd Lowndes,
Robert Johnston, JAS. NJ jackson,
T. L. Moore Clk County G. w. Smith, CI'k Circuit
Court, Court.
Sept IL, 1860.
4 TTENTION OFFICERS OF THE 32nd
N REGIMENT.-There will be Training of
the officers of the 32nd Regiment at New Hope, on 81
Wednesday, the 3rd day of October, 1860. Pune 70
tual attendance at 10 o'clock is required. IL
By order of SAM'L McCUNE, COL Commit.
Sept. IL. 1s6O-VIn. copy.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.-AIl persons
~ having hens ofany description upon the properly,
real or personal OF Samuel Cox, are hereby required
to produce the same before me- at my Office in Staun-
ton, on or before the 4th day of October, 1860.
Sept IL, lS6o-4t. J. N. HENDREN, Com'r.
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POTTERIES,
FOOT OF MAIN STREET, ROCKETS,
Corner of Cary and 18th Streets,
RICHMOND, VA,
KESEE Il PARR, PRoPR1EToRs.
TINE subscribers respectfully inform the merchants
i of Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee, that
they are manufacturing the best quality of
STO We W Ill X E,
which they will sell at the very lowest prices sosth
liberal discount for cash.
- All ware sold by will be delivered in any
THOS. W. KEESEE,
DAVID PARR.
Richmond Sep. II, 1S60-4t