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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
Ear the SpectGt07

Messrs Editors As rotation in Office seems
to be the order of the day, and as it is the duty
of every good citizen to serve his country in
any and every way that he is qualified SO to do,
when bis services are of great Importance to the
people aud he is compensated for his labor-ta-
king this as our platform, we in conjunction
with many others, respectfully ask Robert L.
Doyle to announce himself candidate for the
office of Commonwealth Attorney. We do
not make this request from any prejudice or. i'll
feeling toward, the present incumbent, Gen.
Vim. II. Hartman, but simply because we think
Mr.. Doyle equally well qualified to discharge
the dpties of that responsible Office as Vim. q.
Harman-when, too, Mr.. Hartman may be e.
ected to Congress, and then the Office be va
Gated. We hope Mr.. Doyle will answer this
card, and we pledge him our hearty support.
SOUTH RIVER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

The CoPPER-ToED SHoE.-The copper-toed
boots and shoes, which are advertised in this
days paper, will really do what is there claimed
for them; that is, they will wear three times as
long as the old style Of shoes. We have seen
them tried, and know That one pair lasted a
hearty, robust youngster over six months, and
they were worn every day during that time,
when without the tips, he would kick cut his
shoes at the toes in two or three weeks. We
have no doubt that the shoe bills of every family
where there are children, can be reduced at least
one-half by using the copper toed shoes. For
farmers and laboring men the copper-toed boots
will effect great saving. We advise our read
ers who are in favor of ECONOMY and reform
in their shoe bills to try the copper toed shoes.
Boston Journal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
Union Meeting.

The Harrisonburg papers of last week pub
lished call for Union meeting at Rockingham
February Court, yesterday signed by two huu-
bred and forty four citizens of that county, both
Wings and Democrats. 1t says: sThe signs OF
the times are ominous of danger, and the only
remedy is in strong and decided expression OF
a conservative public opinion. We entertain the
conviction that the public opinion of our country
is sound and conservative, and we hope that a
public expression of it may lead to the express
sion of like opinion on the part of other citi-
zens of our State"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
THE COPPER TOEi
A .T,elU Era Ils Domestic ECOfIOnBu ?

1T is well known that Children and Youth usually
out their Boots and Shoes at the toe in few
weeEs-sometimes in few days Buy them with
Mitcheli's Patent Metallic Tips, and you will
two thirds of the expense Of supplying your chill
dren with shoes.
This enables US to offer to the public Boots
and Shoes that Ne0er Wear Out at the Toes
We have hundreds Of testironl from parents
who have bought them, showing, that an aver
age pair OF Shoes with The Tips, will for children
long three ithout and for Misses, Boys and
Youths, they will wear at least twice as long, while
| THE COST IS BUTA TRIFLEMORE This state
ment made with entire confidence in its strict truth,
it is based on a careful examination OF the facts in
an experience of than two years. which has
proved that these Copper toed Shoes have,
erage. three times as long the old style, and
the is but trihe more, the Importance OF this
invention all having little feet to protect, will at
once be seen.
This invention Is also important as protection a.
gainst the cutting OF the Prairie Grasses also for Mi
ners and Plantation use, and all ipations where
the toes of the Boots Shoes particularly liable
to be cut worn.
- For sale by dealers generally.
CHASE, MCKINNEY Il M0ORS,
Fob ofth 10
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
The Edinburgh Review.

We have received the January No. just issued
BY Messrs. L. Scott & Co. The contents are:
Mortality in Trades and Professions, Q. Rawlin
sons Herodotus, 3. Rogers on the Coal Fields o.
North America and Great Britain, 4. Lord Ell
gins Mission to China and Japan, 5. Alison:
History of Europe, 6. Accumulation of Ami
mails, 7. Progress OF Legal Reform, s. Souvenirs
and Correspondence of Madame Recamier, 8
British Taxation, 10. Lord Macaulay. See ad
vertisement in another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

THE Posr OFFICE B1LL.-The President hav-
ing approved of the Post Office BILL it is there
fore now a law. AS amended previous to its
passage it appropriates $4,0o2, O96 for supplying
the deficiency in the revenue and defraying the
expenses of the Department for the year ending
with June last; and toward the support of the
Department for the fiscal year ending in June
next, 81 900, 900, and further sum of $2,4OG,-
900 in payment of the salaries of the officers and
clerks, transportation of mails, wrapping paper,
bags, stamps, etc. Interest at the rate of per
cent per annum, to commence sixty days after
the expiration of the quarter in which the SER
vice was rendered, but in no case prior to the LIST
of May, 1859, to the present date, she'll be paid
on all sums found due the contractors for carry
ing the mais-the interest to be paid only to
the contractors themselves in full of all damages
by reason of the failure or delay in their pay
ment. No interest is to be allowed on payments
for the last quarter, ending with December last.
A sum for this purpose is also appropriated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

AUSTRIA AND ITALY-Late advices from Eu
rope say that state of seige was expected il
Hungary as we'll as Venetia. Agitations contin.
ually prevail in the latter, and in the course o.
one day seven officers were wounded in Verona
and the cavalry were ordered to clear the streets
Attempts to raise the tr colored flag had beer
made at three towns. At Venice numerous ar
rests had been made for insulting persons prom
enading whilst the military bands were perform
ing. The authorities of Venice had been made
acquainted with the determination of Austria tt
retain Venice and defend it to the utmost.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

THE SPECIAL LICENSE LAw.-The bill now
under discussion ia tue Legislature, to regulate
the trade OF Virginia with the tree States, pro-
vides that no one shall sell or offer to sell any
of the following articles without having obtained
a special license; Leather, boots and shoes and
other manufactures of leather Tin whole or in
part,) ready made clothing, furniture (or parts
thereby carriages Or other wheeled vehicles
Cor parts thereby wooen manu- actures and
mixtures thereof, eandies and soap, stoves and
iron castings, wooden, tin. iron, brass and copper
ware, scyrhes, axes, shovels, pIows and agricul-
taral implements, coal, oil, guano and other fer
tllizars clocks, writing, wrapping and printing
paper, glass and glassware, Except for turni-
ture,) pig and bar iron and Lails, lumber, hay,
lime, salt broOms and broom corn.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
Land Sales.

Mr.. NJ. G. Hartman lately purchased the farm
of Mr. William NJ. Tate, on Lewis Greek, about
two miles below Stanton, 303 acres, for $18,-
600; and the farm of Mr.. FL. W. Shelley, near
the former, 57l acres, for $31 ,450. These sales
were on the usual terms as to time. Week be-
fore last Mr.. Shelley purchased Mr.. R. Summer.
sons farm, on the Greek, about mile above
Stanton, 4SO acres for $50 cash.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

HARPER's FERRY INvEsTIGATIoN.-M Martin F.
Conway, ESQ.,, has testified before this commit
tee in Washington, to the effect that Brown
never intimated to him anything about the Har-
pers Ferry raid.
Governor Robinson, of Kansas, testified that
Brown did not go to Kansas to settle, but on
account of the difficulties which he expected
would extend until the country generally should
become inuolced, and slavery be abolished. His
object soos not peace, bat reuOlation, and differed
in this respect from the free State men generally.
The only other person who avowed to the wit
ness a similar object was James Redpath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
For the Spectator
To r.. l.. Doyle, Esq.

DEAR SIR We the undersigned believe that
large number of the voters of the county, like
ourselves, wish you to become candidate fol-
the office of Commonwealth Attorney; We
therefore most respectfully and earnestly solicit
you to announce yourself candidate for said
office. We don't intend to Aatter you with
words, but pledge you our hearty support by
our votes; and believe you will get such vote
at our paecinct as will fully justify our highest
expectations. Respectfully,
MANY VOTERS FIsHERsvILLE PRECINCT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

RH See the advertisement of valuable prop
erty in Salem, Va. for sale by Messrs. Shirley &
Holland. We do not know the property, and
can only say that Salem is the handsomest town
in the State and very pleasant place of resi-
dence
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
MANY VorERs FlsHERsvILLE Precinct.
CuARLEsroN PLArroRM-The Democratic

CHARLESTON PLATFoRM-The Democratic
Senators at Washington held caucus recently
to endeavor to arrange matters for the Charles
ton Convention. Mr.. Bright, of Indiana, pre-
sided, and was authorized to appoint Commit
tee to arrange the Platform. Mr. Toombs ex-
pressed the belief that suitable resolutions could
be agreed upon, which, it was thought, would
ensure the nomination Of Judge Douglas After
two days consideration, however, Mr.. Bright
announced committee all on one side, against
Douglas, viz: Green, of Mo-, Fitch, of Indiana,
Bigler, of Pa, Gwin, Of California, and Chestnut,
of South Carolina.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
MARRIED.

On the 9th Dec, 1852 by Rev. w. T. Richardson,
ia. va VI 0eus-
On the 9th of Jan, 1861 by the same, Mr.. ALFRED
PLUMB to Miss NJ E. RIDDLE -' I'D
= On the 26th Of January by the same, Mr.. J. NJ.
HANGER to Mss ]. F. WEADE ~
On the same day, by the same, Mr.. Wn MADISON
to Miss ELIZABETH MOONEY
AT the parsonage, on the 10Th inst, by the Rev.
Geo. G.. Brooke Mr.. JAS E.. TAYLoR to Miss WrNS,e
HUMPHREYS, all of this place.
On the l4th inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Howe. Mr.. THos.
field, Augusta. = Il Il - - - - =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
E0r the .9Dectnfoa

Messrs Editors Believing in the right OF
the people to claim the services of any man
whom they may chose to place in Office, we call
upon Richard FL. Dudley to announce himself
candidate for the Office of Sheriff of Augusta
county, at our next Spring election; and to say,
in the event of his election, who are to be- his
Deputies. NORTHERN AUGUSTA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported forthe Spectator6y W. d. 10mpkins d Bro.
RICHMOND, FEB. Is, 1860
FLOUR-Receipts and stock very small, sales of
Superfine Sc Extra, 81 TO go.
WHEAT-Sales of Red $l2ODl.30. White $l.40
@1.5O.
CORN-Sales at SO0Q85.
TOBACCO.-Lugs s2@5O 90, Common Leaf $40
Z 90. Medium 10000, Good s1a@lo.oO, Fine lO31@
y 90, Stemmlng 77a@i014@l
OATS-Sales, s0@55. A 8fttt
+. GLOVER SEED-S5Sl @60o.
FLAX SEED-$1 30(gl Az. -.----
BUTTER-20@25 q ttt5 ~ ~ - Il q
LARD-l1@I2. 5f f9 445rf 8
BACON-1l15. ~ ~
PLASTER-$54 by the cargo.
GUANO-S58 st ttHA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
Central Bank of Virginia,
Fe bruary Goth, 1860.

TINE Stockholders of this Bank are requested to
J. convene at its clearinghouse on Thursday, the
2zmd of March, 1860, at IL o'clock, A. M, to consider
act amending the Charter of the Central Bank of Vr-
ginia,' passed February 18th, 1880
By order of the Board of Directors.
Feb 21--4t w. TAMS, Cashier.
~ N. B-I-will take pleasure in giving intorma.
ton Stockholders who may apply to me, as to the
nature of the act which will be submitted to their
sideration. w. II. T,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

THE JAPANESE EMBAssY.-A letter from an
officer on board the United States steamer Pow
hatan, at Hong Kong, dated November %, states
that she expects to sail with the Japanese Am
bassador for Parma about the 1st OF February,
and will reach Panama city in March, SO that
the Japanese may be looked for at Washington
about the middle of April. State rooms were
being erected on the upper deck, and every con-
venience provided for their accommodation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
~ The proceeds Of the Fair held last wee

~ The proceeds of the Fair held last week,
TO raise funds for the Improvement of Thornrose
Monastery, amounted TO about 300, clear of ex-
MUSES.. The Improvements will be made under
supervision Of the Trustees, but we hope
gentlemen win entrust the particular man
At Of affairs TO the ladies, who have ex-
20 much energy and taste In connection
enterprise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

The Harper's Ferry prisoners, Stevens and
Hazlett, have been sentenced to be hung on Fri
day, the 10th of March. Both prisoners wore an
unconcerned air, and seemed utterly unterrifed
in view of the awful position in which they have
placed themselves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
Manufacturing ESTABLISHMENT.

The sum of Twenty thousand dollars has been
subscribed in this place for the establishment of
Boot and Shoe Factory with Tannery at
tached The Company will be organized with
ont DELAY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
Rare Entertainment.

A few evenings ago the ladies of Greenville
and vicinity gave Leap Year party to the gen.
tIemen of that section of the county. We learn
that nearly two hundred persons were present
and that everything passed off in fine style
The ladies viii please accept our thanks for the
good things sent to us. We shall take great
pleasure in making further announcements as
they come in.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

The Harrisburg (Pa.) Sentinel states that Sec
rotary Cass, in late conversation with prom
inent democrat from Ohio, declared himself
strongly opposed to the administration war upon
Judge Douglas. "Should the politicians sue
coed in defeating him at Charleston we are
lost -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
Fine Cattle.

Mr.. George Poage yesterday sold lot of n
cattle to Mr.. S. @. Luddington, of Greenbrier, at
an average price of $500 per head. This is
something that Augusta may well boast of.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

The ESCAPE OF BARCLAY CoPP1c-Qn the
18th inst, Gov. Letcher, of Virginia, transmit
ted to the Legislature of the State message
complaining of the course of Gov. Kirkwood
of the State of Iowa, in declining to grant COM
pliance with the requisition of the Governor Of
Virginia for the delivery of Barclay Coppic, a
fugitive from justice, who had been engaged in
the .Harper's Ferry raid. Gov. Letcher cites
the acts OF Congress 10 regard to fugitives from
justice, to show that Gov. Kirkwood's reasons
are insufficient, and after referring to the just
and patriotic course pursued by the Governor
of Pennsylvania in regard to the demand for
Hazlitt, says:
"How different has been the course of the
Governor of Iowal Instead of causing this of
fender to be arrested and secured, and notice Of
the arrest given to the Executive of Virginia, he
actually published in the newspapers If his State
as | have reason to believe, his letter addressed
to me, and before could have received it, there
by giving notice to the criminal to make his es-
cape before the requisition could be amended, il
it had been erroneous. l have also reason to
believe that messenger was dispatched to give
information to the criminal that the agent oil
this State was in pursuit of him; but whether
this messenger was sent by the Governor or by
some other person to whom the fact had been
communicated / am not advised"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
DIED

In Harrisonburg, on Wednesday, the 18th inst.
Mrs. ESTHER WARTMANN, widow of the late Lawrence
Wartmann and mother of the editors of the Rocking
lngham Register. In the 10th year of her age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WASHINGTON MoNU-
MENT.-During the autumn of 1859 the Postmas
tiers throughout the United States were request
ed to put up boxes within their respective offices,
in order to afford to citizens in every part of the
country the opportunity, at any time, to make
voluntary contributions for the completion of the
Washington National Monument.
The States which have contributed over 800
are California 1884; New York $19S; Virginia
$l62; Massachusetts Sal; Pennsylvania $118 /;
Ohio $1O7; Alabama $1O3. The following list
exhibits the towns in Virginia which have been
heard from, and the amounts contributed up to
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

The dwelling house of Stephen Harnsberger
Esq, near Port Republic was burnt down on
Saturday night, the 18th inst, between 10 and
IL o'clock. Most of the furniture was consumed
and the loss is very heavy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
Fine brushes.

Messrs. Trout g. Co. have a very fine lot of
Hair and Tooth Brushes, just received, at their
store, judging from the specimen just received
at our sanctum-for which they vii. accept our
thanks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

The Wheeling (Va) Intelligencer contains the
proceedings of a Republican" meeting held 10
Hancock county, Va, lthe pan handie) which
appointed delegates to general" convention
to be held in Wheeling on the Oath of March.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21
For the Speetator
Election of Judge,

4 Messrs. Editors The lucid statements and
cogent reasoning Of your correspondent r. i. J /.
4 not only concusively demonstrate that there il
! no real foundation for the complaint of want
of promptness and industry in the discharge o1
his official duties that has been so vehemently
urged against Judge Thompson, but are, think,
sufficient to satisfy all persons, except those who
deem rapidly of dispatch as essential an ele-
ment in the administration of justice as in that
| of a railroad or telegraph line, that Judge T.
performs as much labor and accomplshes as
great results as could reasonably be expected or
demanded of any incumbent Of his onerous and
responsible office.
A whizzing velocity in the revolution of the
'wheels of JUSTICE is incompatible with that
careful, deliberate and thorough investigation of
abstruse and reconcile principles, and that ex-
act and scrupulous weighing OF all rights invol-
we'd, whether OF individuals or of the public,
which clone can inspire confidence in Judicial
decisions
| But my object is simply to show that these
complaints of '.justce delayed" have not even
the paltry merit of novelty to recommend them
to the favorable consideration of the public, but
have been INDUCED in by the restless and dis
cOntented III all countries and under every form
OF government. from time when 'the memory
Ut man runnetn not to the contrary"
In England, near three hundred Years ago, the
laws delay" was common complaint, as Is
evident from the prominent position it occupies
IN that enumeration Of
''The sings and arrows of outrageous fortune"
made by Hamlet in his famous soliloquy.
| shall now, however, present an extract from
volume which is perhaps familiar to some OF
your readers, and which conclusively establishes
the hoary antiquity OF fault-6nding with ''taI-
dy and uncertain" administration of justice
And it also shows that the remedy proposed
more than one thousand years before Christ for
the evil, was identical with the one proposed
in this blessed year 1860 Of the present era:
|. ''And Absalona rose ape early and stood be-
side che way of the gate; and it was SO, that
when any man that had controversy came to
the king for judgement then Absalom called IN
to him, and said, Of what city art thou2 And
he said thy servant is OF one of the tribes of Is
rael. s- 9- re 20 s6s
"And Absalom said unto him, see, thy matters
are good and right, but there is no man deputed
of the king to hear thee. 81 6l1ed. l
'Absalom said, moreover, Oh! thatI were
made Judge in the land that every man which
hath any suit or cause might come unto me and
would do him justice. So Absalom stole the
hearts of the men OF Israel" 70. laea-I
1t is thus seen that it was with the lever of a
sleeping docket" the ''sweet psalmist Of Israel"
was hurled from bis throne and sent sweeping
and barefoot" up the steep "ascent of Monnt
Ovetn .s
hope the lesson taught in the above extract
will not be thrown away upon an intelligent
public. GAscoIGNE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

EURopEAN.-Late advices by tie Arabia say
that Kossuth had suddenly disappeared from
London, and it was thought he had gone to Hun
gary.
/ The address of the Hungarian Protestant As
ISOLATION says that the present national move
ment will resemble an avalanche, and Hungary
will detach herself at the first opportunity from
Austria.
Austria is said to be directing more troops to-
wards Tyrol, Venice and Hungary.
The London Globes Paris correspondent saws
that it is generally understood that France and
England are about to make joint summons to
Austria to desist from sending troops on to Mar.
ches and Ancona, ard to evacuate Venetia al
the earliest period, and accept such indemnity as
Italy is now ready to offer.
Another Spanish corps is being got ready fol-
Morocco, to be commanded by General Ooncha
Reliable accounts say that the Moorish regular
army has not yet been brought out This divi-
sion is SAID to number over sixty thousand dis
cipined troops, who are waiting for grea,
battle. The object of the Moors is said to be te
draw the Spanards into the interior,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

WELL PUT.-The Memphis Bulletin says that,
so long as the border slave States-the States
that suffer exclusively from abolition depreda-
tlons-are content to remain parties to the I'm
ion, we do not see any sufficient provocation to
induce the extreme Southern States to resort to
so perilous a measure as that of secession. Do
they make the aggression of abolitionists upon
Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky and Missouri pre-
text9 If so, then let these States take the init
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

az A bunch of Keys lost by some one has
been left at this Office,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-21

The Democrats of Massachusetts and Connec-
ticut have appointed Douglas delegates to the
Charleston Convention.