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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

ORIGINAL Letter from Gen. washington.

Original Letter from Gen. Washington.
Mr. John E Woods, of this place, has in his
possession manuscript letter of Geo. Washing
ton, addressed to the inhabitants of Shepherds
town and its vicinity" copy of which will be
found below. Mr. Woods discovered this letter
among the papers of deceased Uncle, who was
probably the Chairman of the Committee that
forwarded an address to Gen. Washington from
Shepherdstown, soliciting him to be candidate
for reelection to the Presidency
To the Inhabitants Of Shepherds Zoaon and ats
0icinity.
GENTLEMEN With great sensibility l re-
ceive your polite and aHectionate address OF the
9th instant.
That benefcent Providence, which has pre-
served Us 10 peace and increased our prosperity,
will not, trust, withdraw its protecting hand
while we, on our part, endeavor to merit con-
tinuance of It's favors.
Equally persuaded am that no Inconvenience
will result trom my retreat to the walks OF prl.
vate life. The good sense of my countrymeI
can never be at q loss to choose lit character
to administer the Executive Government o.
these United States.
1 S~N>
course of my civil and military employments, tt
have met the appreciation of my countrymen my
wishes will be consummated, and | shall have
| found the only reward ever had in view.
For the favorable sentiments you have ex
pressed tor me, and for your kind wishes, sin
cerely thank you; and reciprocate with grea
cordiality my VOWS for your welfare.
GO. WASHINGTON.
United States, 18th Oct, 1895.
Had George Washington lived till this perio'
in the history of the country we imagine that b
would not have written SO confidently that 18th
good sense of his countrymen could never be a
q loss to choose fit character to administer tn
Executive Government of these United States.
We fear that people are governed in the choic
of Presidents nowadays, not so much by tn
dictates of sound Judgment and good sense, as b
a blind obedience to the dictaton of party leae
ers, bent upon the one object of securing th
, spoils.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

On Sunday afternoon last the underground
and loose brush on ''Chestnut RIDGE" parcel
of woodland, belonging to the Hon. A. II. 81
Stuart, and adjoining the town, Immediately in
the rear of Col. D. S. Young's residence, was
discovered to be burning. A number of persons
repaired to the spot, and succeeded, after con.
siderable exertions, in arresting the flames A.
bout thirty or forty paueis Of the line fence be-
tween Mr.. Stuart, and DR.. 6tribEing and Mr.
Gay, were DESTROYED.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

LATER FROM MKNoo.-Vera Cruz dates Of
the Goth nit have been received at New Orleans
Messrs. Jecker y Co., bankers at the C;ty Of
Mexico, had tailed, and their liabilities are re-.
ported to be $4,4OO,0O0. The Diplomatic Corps
had suspended gll relations with Miramon's
Government. Mramon was neaf Gaeretaro,
surrounded by praga with $4,000 men, and una.
Bile to escape. Minister McEane was sick, and
would return home il the Mexican treaty is not
ratified.
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Chestnut Burrs.

While the bill for the admission of Kansas
was under consideration in the Senate, last
Thursday, Senator Sumner, of Massachusetts,
took occasion to deliver himself of TRADE Of
gross abuse of the South and the institution of
slavery. He discussed the "barbarism" of slave
ry as manifested first in the character of slavery,
and secondly in the character of slave masters.
He argued that the Constitution nowhere recog-
nizes property in man, and spoke of the practi-
between the free aud slave States. After draw
ing picture of the relations of slave masters
with their slaves,
''If it could receive any further darkness, it
e would be by introducing the figures of the con-
genial agents through which the barbarism is
maintained slave-overseer, the slave.breed-
or and the slave-hunter, each without peer ex-
cept in his brother, and the whole constituting
the triumvirate OF slavery, 10 whom its essential
brutality, vulgarity and grossness are all embed
ied."
Mr.. Chestnut, of South Carolina, commented
briefly, INDUCING in the severest invectives
which we have seen in print tor some time
He remarked that the extraordinary and char
acteristic speech which they had heard de.
mande1 q word or two in reply. He said:
"After ranging over Europe, sneaking through
the back doors and fawning at the feet Of
the British aristocracy, seeking for pity, bat
reaping the rich and just reward of contempt
the slanderer of States now re-appears in the
Senate. He had hoped to be relieved from
the miserable outpouring of this vulgar mai
ice. He had hoped from what he had felt, bu
ignominiously failed to meet as the consequence
of former insolence, that he had become wiser i
not better by experience. In this we are dis
appointed, and regret it. 10 Egypt they deified
beasts and reptiles; but even that bestial people
worshipped their idols on account of supposed
virtues. 1t has been left for this age, for THU
country, and for the abolitonists of Massachu
sets, to defy the incarnation of malice, men
dacity and cowardice. We do intend to con-
tribute by any conduct on our part to swell tht
peans at the shrine of the new idol. We are
not inclined by any punishment again to sent
the recipient recreant bowling through tht
world, yelping forth increased volumes of elan
der and malice.
These chestnut burrs" must have annoyed
the Senator from Massachusetts, considerably
unless he has lost all sensibility.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

A LITTLE GIRL BLOWN INTO TR1E.-At
Pennington, Iowa, last Sunday, little gill four
gsars old, was carried by sudden gust Of wind
and lodged in cherry tree q few rods distant,
her clothes having caught in the branches OF the
tree, where she remained unhurt. The anxious
fathar ran to and fro, seeking her, when the lit
tie innocent dripping with rain, peeped down
through the branches Of the sherry tres, ex-
claimed-"I'm here, Pap
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Important Notice.

1t is very important that all accounts due this
Office on the LIST of the present month, shall be
settled as soon as possible. Subscribers who
pay up between this time and the lst of July
next, will be charged at the rate of 81 per an
mum; otherwise the full price of $3.50 will be
charged, as we shall then be subjected to the
trouble and expense of employing agents. Dis
tant subscribers, upon taking receipts from Post
masters may remit by mail at our risk.
May %, 1860.
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School Celebrations.

The closing Exercises of "Lo9h Willow
School take place on the 2lst inst. Rev. John
Baker delivers the address on the occasion.
Similar exercises at sold Fort" (Augusta
Chnrcb,) on the 10th inst, q. v. Shelley, Esq,
to deliver the address. Turner's Cornet Band
will be present at both places.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

MUSICAL PRopIeY.-A young mnsical prodigy
is attracting good deal of attention 10 tho
vicinity of Salem; little girl aged three years
and seven mqptAs, who plays upon the piano
more than fifty separate sire, having composed
two or three herself. She learDs very readily;
can play in the dark or blind-folded. Her name
is Martha P. s. Story.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

The most distressing news comes up from all
portions of Virginia, OF the ravages of the joint
worm. The Woodstock Tenth Legion, swells
the sad story as follows;
The fly and joint-worn, we gre sorry to see,
within the past two weeks, have proved so de-
structive to the grain crops in this county, that
not much over one-half an average crop will be
realized. Many fields that promised a fine yield
few days ago will scarcely be worth harvest
ing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

HE JAPANESE IN PHILADELpHIA.-The Japan
ese Embassy arrived in Philadelphia, on the 10th
lnst An immense multitude thronged the
streets, and thousands viewed the procession
from the porticos, windows and house tops
The chief men of the Embassy viewed the scene
with official Indifference but the inferior officials
and servants entered heartily into the spirit OF
the occasion, After numerous pleasing incidents
national HOTEL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12
Staunton, June 5, 1860.

The following resolution was also passed by
the Associations
Resolved, That the thanks of the Association
be rendered to the citizens of Staunton for their
generous hospitality, to the Railroad Companies
tor their fa7ers to the members, and to the va
rious religious denominations of the town for the
use of their churches
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

!, MDRpER.-On Thursday night of last week,
Benjamin Thacker. living in Albemarle CO., Va,
was shot and killed while asleep in his bed
He was an old and inofensiye nan, between So
and 70 years of age, deaf and partially blind
Pryor Wood, James Wood, alias Sprouse, and
Mary Sprouse, girl of II years Of age, have
been arrested and lodged in Jail charged 9th
the murder. The principal witness against them
10 little girl seven years old.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

at the Florida State Convention which as.
sembled in Quincy on Monday, the 4th inst, to
nominate candidates for Governor and represent
alive, Gen. John Milton, delegate to the
Charleston Convention, was nominated for Gov
ernor. Hon. Geo. S. Hawkins having declined
the nomination, and having refused to permit
MS na~e to GO before the Convention, R. B.
Hilton, OF Tallahassee, was nominated for repre-
sentative as Judge Hawkins successor in Con
gress.
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Gents.

1t is suggested in some quarters that petition
De passed around for signatures to be sent to
Congress to control or reduce the number of
cents in circulation. They are complained of as
q nuisance. Petitions have already been started
In New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

MOE WATERING PLAoE.-Bathing in Liberis
may be very pleasant, but must be little risky
A recent paper from the Colony states that {
negro woman, who went into the water for {
bath, was suddenly ''taken in out Of the wet" BY
an alligator. The voracious monster deyoure(
the colored lady without any dressing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

~ At the May Court, Thomas Cooper, o
free man of color, convicted of stealing bacon
from Mr.. FrankIia Davis, was sentenced to the
ponitentiary for s.:ge years. This 10 the same ba-
con for the stealing OF which sMHMallen was ssu=
fenced for three years by the Circuit Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

Rescue OF a Child Captured by the Indians.
| A letter from Fort Buchanan, New Mexico
dated March 10th, gives the following interest
ing account of the recovery from the Indians Of
beautiful Mexican child, ten years Of age, by
Capt. +. S. Ewell, First dragons, United States
army:
The Indians Apaches) carried off two females
prisoners, one woman, whom they lanced anC
left for dead, and the other little Mexican girl
ten years of age. The child was finally giver
up to Capt. Ewell in exchange for some Indian
prisoners, and he had the great pleasure of re-
turning her to her family. She is a remarkably
interesting little thing, and very Intelligent
| When the exchange was made, Capt. EWell was
one hundred miles in the Indian country, will
only twenty dragons. The Indians approached
his camp in Urge body, bqt be net them and
told them not to come in until the little CIR
should be given up. They had her with them
but kept her concealed. To attempt to take hel
by force would, of course, have been to sacrifice
her. Finally the Indians decided to make the
proposed exchange, came close to the camp anG
suddenly exposed her to view. The procession
it then came n in file, leading the little girl
struggling to CONCEAL her emotion at the release
from twenty days. captivity-the wild scenery
of dense forest surrounded by black, rugged
mopntains-the dragons in body, with sufi
cient appreciation Of apparent danger and graft
tication at the result-the really beautiful child
clinging almost convulsively to Capt. Ewell
with her face showing her efforts to keep com
posed-alI formed picture worthy of Wier'.
pencil.
| The length of time that we had been anxious
| ~ looking for this child, and the new scene.
through which we had passed. made such al
impression that one could not help taking more
than usual interest in her, and feeling acutely
the fate that almost certainly awaits her if lef
among her Mexican people. The captivity wa
| owing to her great wish to learn American Gus
toms having caused her to prevail on her people
to allow her to visit the family of an American
She said when she saw the Indians coming she
ran into the house and told Mrs. Page, who wal
combing her hair, and who told her il was NJ
such thing, that she was always afraid of Indians
etc. The little girl, however, repeated that i
was so, and that she was going, and it is gen
orally believed that for the two hundred yards
before she was overtaken by the Indians she
made her fastest time.
| The Indians caught and ate rats in their re
treat, and she said they gave her the head o.
one, and that while captive her diet was likt
theirs, almost solely ''puris yerbas," or nothing
but weeds. When being carried off she exhibi
| ted presence of mind beyond her years; fo
Notwithstanding the Indians packed her Oh thei
heads until they got her into their own country
stopping only where there was turf-she con
| tnued to leave traces by tearing off pieces q
her dress and leaving them on the road, an(
whenever there was an opportunity, reaching
out from the path and leaving marked impres
| sion of her little foot.
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Baptist Church.

During the session OF the Baptist General
Association debt of S1l00 due for the erection
a the Church at this place, was liquidated by
the liberal contributions of the members.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

The regular Louisiana Democratic State Com
veuton adjourned on the 9th inst. 1t was re-
solved that in case of withdrawal from the
Baltimore Convention, the Louisiana delegates
are authorized to unite with the Richmond Con
VeDtiOn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12
Hampden Sidney Magazine.

The June number of this monthly has been
received. The table ofcouteRts EMBRACE nnm-
Der of readable articles. both 10 prose and po.
atrY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

A girl nine years old, pretty, perfect and
graceful, 26 inches high and weighing only Il
pounds, is On exhibition in Baltimore. She i:
smaller than most children at q year old.
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A Card

The undersigned, whose card appealing for aid
in entertaining the Baptist General Association,
has been so kindly responded to, hereby tender,
personally, and in behalf OF the Baptist Church
here, their hearty thanks to the citizens gen
orally for the generous hospitality which they
have extended to 'he delegates and visitors in
attendance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

10y Gen. Walker and few other adven-
turers have gone to Central America.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12
Seceders' Conyep tiOu.

The Convention of Seceders' from the Charles
ton Convention met in Richmond yesterday.
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Terrible T0rnadO-One Hundred and Fifty
lives lost.


CHICAGO, June "A terrible tornado swept
over Eastern Iowa and Northwestern Illinois
last night, which has caused more destruction of
life and property, especially at Clinton, Iowa,
than any similar visitation remembered The
towns of Camanche, Iowa, and Albany, Illinois.
were completely demolished. In the former
thirty-two dead bodies have already been dis.
covered, and there was still number under the
ruins of demolished buildings. In Albany five
or six dead bodies have been found, and there
are some fifty persons wounded, some seriously
The destruction was equally great at Nor
rison. Illinois.
At Lynden several persons were killed. and
fifteen persons in the vicinity were badly in.
jured.
The storm passed two miles north of Am
boy, and it is reported that over ten persons
| were killed there, and number badly injured
| The course of the tornado was almost due
east from the Mississippi 70 Rock River There
| is scarcely house or barn, in the direct track
of half mile in width, left standing. The tota
loss of life cannot be less than sixty. The los
in property has, of course, not been ascertalned
but must be very large. g
A public meeting of the citizens of Fultor
have resolved to furnish the sufferers will
homes and assistance.
The tornado was first noticed between Marion
and Cedar Rapids, Lynn county, Iowa, goin,
north, south, east and west. Three separat,
currents crossed tie track of the Chicago Rail
road several times.
At Lisbon, the depot and warehouse wer
utterly demolished, and train of ten heavil
laden freight cars was lifted from the track AM
dashed to pieces.
Before reaching Lisbon, the tornado kille
sixteen peIsons.
One of the currents going north passed throug
Mechanicsville and demolished the place, KILN
sixteen persons.
/ Another current passed through Union Grove
killing seventeen persons in that vicinity. !
then passed South through Dewitt, killn
twenty-seven persons, of whom sixteen be
longed to the family of Thomas Hal6eld. ]
then passed still further South, over the town
OF Romersal and Lammoor, destroy ing the hous
: Of David Willard, and killing him and porto
} of his family.
1t then struck the town Of Oamanchee, on tn
Mississippi, at which point the loss of life wa
much greater than at first reported, not less tina
r fifty five lives being destroyed at this place q
lone One hundred and twenty five person
were woqndeq-sQme fatally. Ten are missing
a large timber raft, with crew of "a me
and two women, was scattered, and 81 men al
both women lost.
The tornado travelled distance of 80 miles
Iowa and 70 in illinois.
The loss OF life is estimated at 100.
: Two trains were run every hour yesterda,
from Clinton to the scenes OF disaster, to affor
relief to the sufferers.
The tornado did considerable damage
Louisville, St. Louis, and Wilmington, N. y.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

r AND FOR SALE.-As commissioner of the
u Circuit Court, will sell at public auction, on
the premises, Friday, the 9Th day of July nert.
portion containing 39M Acres, of the tract of LAM
heretofore sold under decree OF Court to j. sillings
and lying the North East side Of ths ssaanfon pc
Mt, Solo6 road, about one mile South Of Moscow. and
now in possession of said Sillings and Wm Wright
Dwelling House and other buildings are on the
land.
TERMS A credit CT months on bond and secu.
rity with interest from sae and the title retained till
full payment of purchase money.
Gale TO eomIlenee st IL o'c!0ck.
s. BOLIVAR. CHRISTIAN, com'r.
lima 10 19eO-4w
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81 Persons calling for letters in the above list
will please say they are advertised.
June IL, 1860. l.. l.. STEVENSON, P. NJ.
WANTED AUTOGRAPHS, RARE BOOKS,
w &c.-J. w. Randolph will purchase Auto
graphs, Letters Manuscripts of Washington Jefer
other of the of note of the oden times Ali kinds
of old books taken In exchange for works. High
prices In cash will be paid for Burke's Virginia, 4
vols, II odd volumes.
Stiths, Smiths, Dodridge's, Keths or Jones' Vir-
GINA
Robinson Forms, Davies's Criminal Law. Acts of
structon construed, Inquiry, or New Views by John
Taylor. Burn Trial, 2 vols.
Buyers of rare and valuable books will find at III
MAIN ST., RICHMOND, larger assortment than any,
where else IN the Southern States and very few bet
ter In the Northern cities.
Five Catalogues will be mailed to all who send US
six cents to pay the postage
Richmond. June IL 1910
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

I IMPROVED LIME SPREADER.-We are
i now prepared to manufacture for sale our mplov-
ed LIME SPREADERS, which have been tried by
number Of gentlemen in this county and have given
entire satisfaction. Our Spreaders construct
ed as to separate the hard rocky Jumps from the lime
in the hopper: and to spread very much or little
lime ashes at the pleasure of the operator. Were
fer to Messrs. G. +. Hte, Francis Gilkes0n, Jas. A
Frazier and Hugh w. Shefey whose statements can
be seen on application to the subscribers.
MCNAIR & ELLIOTT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-12

NJ Office III wish to call the attention of Farm
~ ers Mlllers Merchants, and others who ship
goods produce the Va Central Railroad, to the
following Rule of the Company, which will be strict
ly enforced in the future:
{. Articles will be received for transportation
unless properly packed in casks 6ores bales packG
geo. emo each must be a0eU and clearly marked ap the
a.ae or prspate mark of the cosgnee and of the Sta
tim a0hers they are to be deli0ered otherwise they will
not be recepted for in which case no damage for loss
or miscarriage will be paid.
WIN. A. BURKE, Ag't at Staunton.
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