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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25
Attention Volunteers !

We have received from Messrs. West & John.
ston, of Richmond, copy of the VOLUNTEER
Handbook" just published by them. It is q
neat little volume, containing an abridgement Of
Hardee's tactics for the squad and the COM
pany and the Army regulations for parades
reviews, &c.
1t is designed, and, SO far as we can judge, is
well adapted for the use of Volunteers who
wish to prepare themselves for the intelligent
discharge OF their duties. Prepared by volun-
teer of Richmond, Va, published by Virginia
House, it will, we doubt not, find favor with
our citizen soidiery.
We have received from the same publishers a
neat pamphlet containing the speeches of Hon.
D. W. VOORHEES,, delivered at Charlestown and
at the University, and which have gained for
that gentleman SO high a reputation as an ora
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Printers Holiday.

AS all the hands attached to this Office will b.
absent during holiday, we will issue only hal
sheet next week. There is no class of persons
more closely confined by their occupation thar
Printers, and there is none which enjoy little
recreation and holiday with more zest. The
Printers is rather hard case, as he has te
.'stand" to his tease" of type, and it matters moi
however wearied, he is compelled to stick to it.
for his "stick" of type must be filled time and
again.
Though he 'locks" his form" regularly, he il
seldom found locked in the embrace he would
most desire! Though continually composing,
he seldom feels composed. He distributes" his
type with skill, and with a SPAIN open as day
to deeds of melting charity" distributes his wa
ges with lavish lberality. He is SO generous that
bis money is hardly earned before he finds him.
self hard up, and though never bastinadoed, is
generally very effectually strapped. Though not
afflicted with cupidity he is not "proof' against
the infections of Cupid
Though dexterous with the ''hand- press" he
seldom enjoys the hand press which his palm
most itches to receive
Though he manipulates the "shooting-stick'
with great ease and skill, he has no disposition
to call for ''coffee and pistols for two"
In short, he is pretty much as all other indus
trious, honest and good young men are, who
have many of the virtues and not few of the
frailties of our nature. He performs his work
faithfully, and enjoys his holiday with great
zest. Printers are good and useful class, not
withstanding they always have the "devil" a.
mong them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

A SINGULAR CAsE.-HoRRIBLE CRUELTY The
following singular case and exhibition of horri-
BILE cruelty was related to us the other day by
one OF our subscribers, the father OF the child
who was the victim of it's nurses crueties.
An attempt was made, sometime in October
last, by negro girl in the employ OF Mr.. Sam
uel Crickenberger, near Rockland Mills, in Au-
gusta county, to destroy the life of his infant
child, less than four months old, by administer
ing or forcing down it's throat needles, pins,
matches, one sixpenny nail, and fragments of a
sewing basket Up to the present time fourteen
pins have come from the child; six OF which
were thrown up out of its mouth, and eight pass
ed through its bowels. Eleven needles are
known to have come from the child, nine of
which came through the skin about the thigh and
hinder part Of the body DR.. VIM. D. Ewing
was called in frequently to extract needles, when
any were discovered under the skin. The four
matches, the nail and the pieces of sewing bas-
ket were each an inch in length. All these were
thrown up out of its mouth. Singular to say,
the child is now recovering! 1t was cheerful
all the time it was undergoing the crueltles in
ficted by its deprayed and cruel nurse. The
negro girl was about Is years old. She is sup
posed to have given the child the pins, &C.,
whilst the family were at dinner. The girl, in
stead of being arrested and committed to Jail to
answer for her attempt to kill the child, was
handed over to her master, who promptly sent
her to Richmond, where she awaits sale and
ransportation.-RooK. REGISTER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25
GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC
ID r

THE WEST AUGUSTA GUARD, (CAPT. BA1LoR)
i have the pleasure to announce to the public that
they will have their First Annual Ball on Tuesday.
January LIST, 1861, at o'clock, p. M, at Armory
Hall, Staunton. suitable COLLATION. and the best
Music will be provided for the enjoyment of those
present on the occasion.
Tickets admitting one Lady and Gentleman, or two
Ladies and one Gentleman 81 SO.
Tickets of admission can be had by application to
any member of the Committee of arrangements.
Proceeds to be applied to the purchase of Tents and
Knapsacks for the equipment of the Company.
CAPT W. s. h. BAYLOR,
LIEUT., Fl. K. COCHRAN, Committee
SERG. j. C. MARQUIS, : of
PRIVATE E. s. TROUT, Arrangements.
j. p BLEDSOE,
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inaugural of Gov. Pickens.

In his inaugural address this Governor asserts
the right and determination of South Carolina to
secede separately, tells the other Southern
State courteously but very decisively that his
State desires no consultation with them until
after they have asserted their ''inalienable pow
''ers of sovereignty and Independence" says that
the interests of South Carolina will lead her to
"open her ports free to the tonnage and trade
''of all nations" and indicates that the govern
ment formed for the new Oonfederacy, smay,
''from necessity, become strongly military in its
Organization"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25
nM- Il will ha seen hu reference To thu Pr,

H 1t will be seen by reference to the Pros
pectus of 1.-THE New-York Ledger" which will
be found in another column, that the proprietor
of that popular weekly has secured an array OF
distinguished contributors for his paper for the
New Year suchi as has never been equaled
by any publication in the world. 1.-THE Ledger
is always characterized by high moral tone,
and has a circulation larger than that of any
other ten literary journals in the country.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

SeA AunlAnA0"oi' IL Onoo oo1As
Borden's Adm. ais. Augusta County, Va.
EXTRACTS FROM DECREES.-sIt is or
IL dered that this cause be referred to of the
Commissioners of this Court, with instructions to
take and state account of the trust fund in the
ceedings mentioned, and OF the several sales made
under the trust deeds, showing who became the pur-
chasers of the several parcels of land at the trust
sales, how much they have respectively paid at what
time, and to whom. and how much is due from them
respectively on account of said purchasers. Also in
whose hands the proceeds of sales now are, &C., &c.
JUNE TERM, 1858.
sThe said Commissioner is also directed to take
account showing what sum or sums are due and Ow-
ing from Thomas j. Niche, Administrator with
the will annexed, of John Borden decd to the estate
of Joseph Borden dec under the decree of 1885,
any OF the subsequent proceedings In this cause
NOVEMBER Term, 1885,
ESPECIALLY is said Commissioner required in adj
dton to the accounts heretofore specially ordered to
make and report statement showing how stand &C
counts between the estates of John Borden dec'd
and Joseph Borden, in respect of the proceeds
Of the trust sales made by Leas Sewers, trustees
in the years 1887 and 183S.'-JUNE TERM, 1850.
cit is ordered that rules in all respects similar to
those heretofore awarded against the other purcha-
of real estate sold by trustees Chesley Kinney
Leas Sewers be awarded against Michael Croft
and against John B. Baldwin M. g. Hartman, ad-
ministrators de bonis of John B. Breckenridge,
decd, requiring them to appear before Commissioner
JOS A. Waddell at such time and place as he shall
appoint and answer the said rules oath in writing
And it being represented by said Commissioner, that
owing to the great number of parties in this case
is almost impossible to give to each personal notice
of the time and place taking said accounts, and all
of said parties having answered under rule except
those against whom rules are now awarded-it is or
dered that said Commissioner may convene the par
ties by publication of notice in both OF the newspa
pers in Staunton for four successive weeks of the
time and place when he will take and state the &C
herein before required to be taken aud stated
NOVEMBER TERM, 1860
NOTICE.-The parties interested are hereby no.
tilted that shall, MONDAY THE 2oTH DAY OF JAN
UARY next at my office in Staunton, proceed to exc
cute The foregoing DEGREES; at which time and place
they are required to attend
- JOS. A. WADDELL, Commissioner.
December 25, 1904.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

~ The STAUNToN SPECTATOR hav-
ing as large circulation as any paper
published in Western Virginia, has no
superior ia this section of country as an
advertising medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

~ The Washington Star gives Elk Secretary
Cobb severe "raking down." He has, indeed
been as unfortunate in his administration of the
Treasury Department, as he was in the mode
and manner of quitting bis post
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25
Tho rnrriar

The sCarrier" for the Spectator" will be a.
round on New Years day, when we hope he
will be literally rewarded for the faithful man.
ner in which he has delivered the papers during
the past year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

DRowNED.-A valuable negro woman, about
10 years old, belonging to DR.. B. F. Walker,
was accidentally drowned in the Dr.'s Mill Race,
near Mt. Meridian, Augusta CO., on Tuesday
last. She was attempting to cross the race
which was covered with ice, when she broke
through, and getting under the ice, was drown
ed before she could be extricated- Rock ReQ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

az The Legislature OF Georgia, by vote o
Be to 81, adopted resolution declaring ''tha1
as there is common interest, there should be CO.
operation of all the Southern States"
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of crisis like the present, and shrunk from the
possible issue of it; and l could never contem-
plate the destruction of the Union without GEN.
sations not unlike those which imagine would
overwhelm me on beholding the last going down
OF the sun-never to rise again forever.
With the highest consideration and esteem,
/ am your fellow citizen,
JOHN BELL.
To A. BURwELL, Esq, Vicksburg, Miss.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

az Mr.. Oass, in his letter to the President
resgning the position of Secretary of State states
his dissent from two points in the Presidents
Message, and bases his withdrawal on the ground
that there should be unity of sentiment in the
Cabinet
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25
Sunday school DETERMINATION

The Methodist E. Sunday School Of this place
will hold their Annual Celebration on to night,
Tuesday 25th, in the basement of the new
Church. 1t will no doubt be very interesting,
and we hope it will be largely attended.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

W Mr.. Thos. Wood was elected, in Abe
marie county, on Thursday last, without opposi-
tion to gil the vacancy in the Legislature caused
by the death of Vim. Grath, Esq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

49, The Senate of the North Carolina Leg
islature has passed the bill for arming the State
by nearly unanimous vote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
UDOLPHO WOLFE'S
,sss AROMATIC
SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS
A Superlative Tonic, Diuretic, Anti Dys-
hea pepfic and
1nvigorating Cordial!

N7OLFES Celebrated SCHIEDAM AROMATIC
w SCHNAPPS should be kept in every family
1t invariably c0rrects the ILL effects of change of wealth
er, and as beverage it is the purest Liquor made in
the world.
Put up IN pint and quart bottles. Also
UDOLPHO WOLFE'S PURE CoGNAC BRANDY,
Imported and bottled by himself pure and
the best quality, with his certificate the bottle and
his seal on the cork.
UDOLPHO WOLFES PURE PORT WINE.
Imported and bottled by himself, put up for medici
nal use with his certificate on the bottle warranted
pure and the best quality.
UlOLPHO WOLFE'S PURE SHERRY WINE,
Imported and bottled by him self the same the Port
Wine.
UDOLPHO WOLFE'S PURE MADEIRA WINE,
Imported and bottled by himself for private and
alcnal use, the best Wine offered sale the
trade In bottles. This Wine is warranted perfectly
pure.
UDOLPHO wOLFE'S PURE JAMAICA RUM,
ST. CROIX RUM, SCOTCH l. IRISH wHISKEY
All the above imported and bottled by himself war
ranted pure and the best quality.
TO THE PUBLIC. alA -
will stake my reputation q man, my standing as
merchantof thirty years residence in New York
that what pledge and testify to with my SEAL my Ia
BEL and my certificate is correct, and can be relied
upon by every purchaser 7Trs IA. .erfg-rr
Physicians who use Wines and Liquors in theil
practice should give the preference to these articles.
For sale by all respectable Druggists and Apotheca
uDoLPHo WOLFE,
Sole Manufacturer and Importer of Schiedam :.
~ Aromatic Schnapps, fN
No. % -Be0ver Street, NeaD York.
n For sale by DR.. II. s. EIcHELBERaER and P. II
Trout, Staunton, Va. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

Phe teuder of a position in Mr.. Lincoln's
Cabinet to Hon. Edward Bates is confirmed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

A PPRENTICES.-Two sprightly BOYS, aged
IA respectively 10 and Is years, to be bound out
Homes in the country preferred. Enquire of
Staunton, Dec. 25.-3ts. p B. HOGE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25
Harris, Ex'r, and ais
In Circuit Court
of
Aucusta County.

VS.. of
THO JOSEPH F. MONTGOMERY, EXR OF JO-
l. SEPH MONTGOMERY, DEC'D-TAKE NO
TICE-That, in pursuance of an order of the Circuit
Conrt of Augusta County, IN the above cause, will,
nv Office in Staunton proceed to take state and set
tie an account showing the costs and counsels fees
paid by each of the parties plaintiff and defendant
hereto in the prosecution of the suits of Woods Rep
vs. Brooks Exr and ais, and Menzies' Admir- VS..
Woods Rep, both in the Court of Appeals and the
Court below and also the expenses incurred by each
and apporton the same among the said parties" &C.,
at which time and place you required to attend.
49, ~ JOS. A. WADDELL, Comm'r.
Dec. rs, 1s60-4ts.
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6 o'clock P. M. Dec. II. 1860.

P. S. o'clock P. NJ, Dec. II, 1860.
The Convention, after four ballots, elected
Gen. Jameson President of the Conventions
worthy, good man, but as inferior to Col Orr as
you could imagine. The truth is, Col Orr has
been regarded as too conservative to meet the
present extreme feelings of this people. They
(the Oonvention) adopted resolution to take a
recess, to meet in Charleston tomorrow at o.
clock P. NJ. The smallpox, together with a
want of comfortable accommodations, has in
duced this step. They meet tonight at o.
clock, P. NJ, to hear Col. Gilmore, of Ala, and
Gen. Hooker, of Miss. The Legislature meets
tonight, and doubt not will also go to Charles
ton. regret this: as anticipating being de-
tanned here yet few days longer, hoped to
have witnessed the proceedings of both bodies.
| yet think the act of secession will have pro-
spective day for going into efect-and thus the
Convention will probably set two weeks.
Yours truly, J. M. MoCUE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

TNHE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
l. THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
t THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

A NAIL DRIVEN IN SURE PLAoE.-Some may
say that it is useless, and worse than useless
now, to indulge in elimination. They may
think that, as the trouble is upon US, we should
prepare to meet it without inquiring by whom,
or by what means it was precipitated. This is
not our view of the case; but whilst decided as
to the policy of looking the danger fairly in the
face, and OF meeting it like men; we are for
holding the guilty authors responsible for the
consequences of their act. Believing, as we do,
that the Democratic party produced the Repub
lican party and nurtured its growth, we do not
hesitate to ssy so, and charge that they will be
indirectly, at least, accountable for the dsrup
ton and ruin OF the Republic such shall be the
melancholy sequel. We say more than this -
That, If Mr. Breckenridge had been elected, and
the spoils OF government had been continued in
their hands, they would have borne, as they
have done, Personal Liberty bills, and all other
kinds of hostile legislation upon the part Of the
abolition States, rather than to have initiated
movement looking to the rupture that now
threatens us. And, if a Southern Confederacy
is to result from our present complications we
shall see the same patriotic party vaulting into
the seats of power, assuming the reins of gov
eminent, and welding the same despotic rule
that has grown almost insupportable during the
last twenty years.
These gentlemen, who now talk so glbly a.
bout the equality of the States-a doctrine which
we hold as dearly as they do--should remember
that they ought also to recognize equality of
right and privilege amongst the citizens of all
the States
Have they recognized this principle in Virgin
ias Let unrighteous gerrymanders, and that
ruthless prescription which has ostracised athe
very pith and flower of Virginia" making near
ly one-half of her best citizens mere hewers of
wood and drawers of water, to those who seemed
to imagine that they ruled by Divine right
answer. And, in the light furnished by this ex-
ample, let the Union men of Virginia say whether
they can aid to perpetuate such despotism.
We are for equality Of citizenship, as well as
for State equality; and if we must go out of the
Union to secure the latter, we should demand
that our rights as citizens of Virginia shall be
recognized by those who are now leading in
this revolutionary movement. Let us have
guarantees. Lynch6usy Tuyins0n.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

Mr.. W. presented the Seventh Regiment with
200 copies, and also presented through Gov.
Wise and the Mayor of Norfolk, copies of the
book to all the principal civil and military Off
GERS, and, in addition, he placed a copy in every
public library in the different States. Not only
Southern himself, he married lady of Mobile,
Alabama.
In closing this article, we merely desire to say
that the history of this eminent energetic mer-
chant gives the lie to the oft-repeated charge
that the South produces no commercial men of
distinction. Mr.. Wolfe is the most extensive
merchant in his branch of commercial manufac-
ture that has ever lived in this Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-25

s4ta a. ARGABklGHT,
Dec 25, 1S60.-tds Ex'ors. of c. Rusmisel. dec d.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1860-10-18
SLAYER. IRON, New Bedford.

INV BEnToRp, AUG. 29.-The ship BruiuS. 47O
tons, Duyull. master, cleared from tins purt yeSier-
day. ON = whaling voyage. The ships -fHaHttc and
.N8rfga. cleared from New lurk, not long ago, for
whaling in tie Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The
.N0Hfauk has been heard from on the coast Of Cuba,
burned having landed 1000 Africans from the
Congo river. The .Itulfic will probably be heard
from a. being scuttlcd or burned. She cleared from
New Bedford Tor = whaling voyage. same rs the
Brutus-returnei TO New York from the western
Islands. Duyoll, master, aud re-cleAred At New York.
The Brufps has, IN the opinion Of many, just gone on
the same trek. The owner, y. {. Bgeiow, wished
10 clear her last week, but did not wish the captains
name put in the register, or stated that there was 10
captain appointed yet The owner concluded not 10
clear, a. a pilot boat reported the cutter RarTiei
Lg,r outside. the hlrbor. He did not wish the
Brgtus 10 he troubled, ami a. there vas a great deal
Of plain talk about the matter, had the sails unOent.
and sand he would discharge the cargo, that IL might
be proved .all right The cargo has not been dis
charged. tshe was fitted out At New-lorS, but II was
thought best not to clear from there,) and the Hdr-
riei Lane having left here. and the cutter stationed
at New London having just left on ii cruise, the sails
Of the BrlfuS were soon bent, and a steam tug made
ready 10 take her out. she was cleared anu l. on her
way rejoicing on a whaling voyage lnese tacts
accorded with the excellent article Ia me 'O'1G' d
few days since, regarding whalesh'ps anu slave
traders. In connection with this SUBJECT, Is there
any moral difference IN a captain taxing Il snip 10
the Western islands, and transferring her there 20
others-though clearing here for a Winning Noyage-
and going 10 the coast | suppose the only dlner-
ence is, thnr one is direct, and the other indirect,
trade. The result is the same. \ correspondent OF
the EreniHS Post, writing from Boston "a ie" DAYS
since, stated that vigilance committees had oeen
formed in Boston. New London, and New Bedford.
What has become OF their vigilance, just at the time
when it i required ! have heard Of others enga-
ging 10 break up the fitting out of vessels for the slave
trade and asking for secret service money. by
their deeds We shall know them.'-.N. y. UorId.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1860-10-18

FROM JAPAN, VIA VANCOUVER IsLASD-The brig
O5ft, Capt. Sherman, arrived this week, 81 days
from Hakodaii, Japan, in ballast. She went for n
cargo Of notions, bat found the japanese so unwil-
ling to observe the treaty that she did not obtain a
cargo. The captain informed Us that Mexican dol
lars. are at 81 per cent, discount, and American and
other gold the same rate.
The French Minister at Jedio has resigned, as
his representations were quite unattended to in re-
spect to the treaty.
The japanese had concluded 4 new treaty with
TTcf0ria Gg=etc, 18th September.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1860-10-18

Q A.F.A 4. Mis- PE1CFrs pELOcEtSuE Loncr-
w N0.l-+, under the jurisdiction Of the supreme Coun-
" Gil ofthe Grand Central Lodge OF France, working ia
the ancient Scotch Rite, holds is regular meetings on the We'd
uc-Iay nearest the fuII moon 81 chmonth,a al the old Lodge
Room, in King street. Visiting brethren respectfully invited
% attend.
4Isuyt Is 'EJ-f' = g JONES Ssrr't,ry-
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notice. The Annual Meeting Il the stockholders Of
the HAIKU SUGAR COMPANY. for th~ choice 81 officers. will
D. held 10 the Counting Room of ? StaT~uhors;. Esq. CA SAT-
UEpAY, The 2Jth inst, a. i, NJ
The Annual Exhibit Of the Compauys affairs will also be
male AZ the same meeting. Per Order
VI. b. BECKWITH,
22g.a: Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1860-10-18

MRS. Wan Experienced Nur-~
aud F-mtle Physician. has a Soothing syrup for children teeth
ing. which greatly facilitates the process = ~teethin-, by soteuing
gums. reducing al juaammati1n-vul all,y all puu,Snd u sur
to regulate the bowels. Depend upon &C., mothers, IL will give
r--t t yourselves, and relief ami health 60 your infants. Per
fecry safe ia all ca-c-. see advertisement, in another column.
.s4-ly