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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04

The USE OF DR.. HOSTETrEK'S STOMACH
bliIEhS, for dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heaviness of
the stomach, or any other like affection is second to
none In America or abroad To be able to state con-
hdently that the Btters" are certain cure for dys-
ana IKE diseases. Is to the propretors source
of unalloyed pleasure II removes all morbid matter
from tile stomach, puri6es the blood mparts renewed
vitality to the nervous system, giving it that and
energy so indispensable for the restoration of health
The numerous acknowledgements of Its superior ex-
ceence and beneficial results have assured the pro-
pretors that 1t cannot but prove great cure to the
afflicted, and lml art vitality to the thorough system
"a See advertisement in another column.
Dec. 4, 1S6O-lmo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04

H- The sale of the land of Mr.. John B. RAN
kin will take place on Wednesday, tie 9th of
January.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04

At the recent meeting of the Virginia Cen.
trial Railroad Company, the election Of Presi-
dent ard two directors on the part of the stock
holders was gone into. Col. Edward Fontaine,
was la nomination for the Presidency, and cleo
ted unanimously, Messrs. N. B. Hill and J. R.
Woods were then chosen, by Ike vote, direct
ors. on the part of the stockholders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04
The Vote Of Virginia

The Governor has decided that the electoral
vote of this State is dvided-nine Bell electors
and five Breckenridge being elected. The re-
turns show that Bell carried the State by 35s
nlurality in the popular vote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04

The ELECTORAL COLLEGE.-The Electors OF
President and Vice President meet on Wednes-
day, December 5th tomorrow at the Capitols
of their respective States.
IT any vacancies are found to exist, they will
be filled by ballot. They then proceed to vote
by ballot for President and Vice President OF
the United States. They must then make three
copies of the statement of the vote for President
and Vice President, which must be signed by all
the electors voting-one to be sent to the Pres
ident of the United States Senate by messen-
ger, cne 70 be transmitted to the same person
BY mail, and one to bs plscsd in the hands OF
the Judge of the United States District Conrt
for the District.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04

E- WHERE Is THE FAULr2-Thae valuable
exchange, the Baltimore American" which has
been wont to arrive with punctuAlity, has missed
sWice during the past week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04

The HEIR TO THE THRONE OF ITALY.-Prince
Humbert, son of Victor Emmanuel, youth now
in his 18th year-a bold and elegant rider, a
frst-rate marksman with the rife, exhibiting
skill and endurance in all manly exercises, en-
dowed with fair, open countenance, in which
the soldier-ike, honest mien of the father is
blended with the delicate features and sweet ex-
preston of the mother, distinguished by affable
manners and graceful address wins golden O.
pinions with the multitudes as he goes along the
thronged streets, bowling when bowed to, mount
ed on his light grey Arab. The seed which his
father and grandfather sowed in sorrow and in
blood, will have grown up into a full and gori-
Gus harvest by the time this fortunate youth
succeeds to the throne. That throne to which
so many of his race aspred in the secret of their
hearts, almost ever since the days Of the First
Humbert, will fall to the lot of this Fourth Hum
bert by series of prosperous vicissitudes, than
which nothing more marvellous was ever woven
in the mysterious web of Providence. The full.
ness of the times is almost at hand, yet the final
issue still trembles in the scale of fate.-Lette'
fran IMrln
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04
MRS. WInSLOW

An experienced nurse and female MUSICIAN, has a
Soothing Syrup for children teething, which greatly
facilitates the process of teethng by soften1p the
gums reducing all ln6ammation-will allay ali pain
and Is sure to regulate the bowels. Depend upon n
Mothers 1T will give rest to yourselves and relief and
health to your infants. Perfectly safe in all cases
% See advertisement in another column.
June 26. 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04

EOR SALE-DESIKABLE PROPERTY.
Il i'm pursuance of deed of trust executed to the
undersigned by Samuel Rife and wife, and duly re-
corded, shall proceed, the premises, on TUESDAY
the 4TH OF DECEMBER next to sell tract Of land,
containing about Ia Acres, the road Mt. Soou,
in the Pudding Spring Draft. 1t has on it u good
Dwelling House. Shop, Outhouses, Well of W ter,
and is one of the best of country Blacksmith stands.
Also at the same place sundry articles of personal
property, consisting of Beds. Chairs, Bureaus, &c.
and two sets of Blacksmiths' Tools.
TERMS:-The personal property. cash. The rea
estate in equal instalmeps at and IL months bear
ing interest The purchaser to give bond with good
personal aecury and the title be retained as add
tional security. NICH0. K. TROUT, Trustee.
Nov. 6, 1860.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04

ONE MORE TRIAL.-Not being able to get
~ through with the sale of my property on the
2Sth, will try it again on THURSDAY, THE 9Th De-
cENBER, hoping the weather may be propitious; and
would invite the attention of all want of good prop
erty, to this last effort Amongst the property yet
unsold, are frst-rate work Horses, for the Pillow,
Wagon or Carriage; also, an elegant Mahogany Side
board, first rate Sofa, Pier Table with Marble Top
and Mirror, Patent Spring Bedstead, Leather Top
Buggy and Family Carriage, Besides numerous arti-
cles of less Importance.
TERMS a credit of twelve months will be given
on sums exceeding $50 dollars, smaller sums, a
shorter credit.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock, if possible.
Flora's Mount Dec. 4. 186G.-lt. A. LINK.
AND IN MARKET.-In pursuance of a de-
IL cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
dered in the of Jacob Crist against John B..
Rankin and Others shall proceed, on the premises,
on WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH OF JANUARY next, to sell,
at public sale, to the highest bidder, TRACT OF
LAND belonging to the said John B. Rankin, ada
cent to the town of Spring Hill, in Augusta county
containing about 1851 Acres. 1t has on it good
buildings, lays handsomely is susceptible under skill
full farming, of great improvement, is in pleasant
neighborhOod, and convenient to market.
TERMS:-So much in hand as will defray costs OF
suit and sale, the balance in six twelve eighteen and
twenty four months in embellishments the purcha-
ser to give bond with good personal security and the
title to be retained as uIti nate security,
The title is believed to be unquestionabe.
Nov, ~. lS60-tds. N. K. TROUT. Com'r.
DUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROP
i ERTY.-The undersigned. having sold his farm
will sell at public auction his residence Fish
ersvllle, on THURSDAY, THE 18th DAY OF DECEMsER,
if fair if not the next fair day. his PERSONAL
PROPERTY, consisting in pert of Warehouses,
colts, valuable Stallion, several mich Cows, Man
ny's Reaper, 2 four horse Wagons, Rockaway Car
riage, Ploughs Harrows, Straw Cutters, and other
farming implements as we'll aportion of his house
Dec. 4 lsSo.~tds.* SAMUEL, PATTERSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04

Augusta County Court Clerks Office to

Augusta County Court Clerks Office to wit:
ESTRAY.-Taken up by DR.. N. M: Hit, neal
November 1860, of the following description. viz:
Steer of red color, onehalf the tail white. crop
off the left ear and slit in the same-supposed to be
two years old last spring. and appraised at $l5.
Extract-Teste,
Dec d. 1860 VIM. A. BURNETT D. c.
PICTURES FRAMED IA variety of Mould
i ings for picture Frames on hand, and picture.
framed to order. L. WADDELL, JR,
StauntOn Dec. 4, 1861. Union Hail.
COMING Handsome Cottage Sets, What nots
" Hat Racks, Gard Tables, &C., &c.
l.. WADDELL JR
Staunton, Dec. 4, $780, Union Hall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW FURNITURE e STORE,
HU NJ Or n A LL,''
MAIN STREET, STANTON, VA.

T INVITE the attention of housekeepers and the
4 public generally to the large and handsome
assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
which l now receiving at "UNION HALL
STANTON. VA, consisting of every article Of Fur
nlture needed for the complete and handsome equip
ment of parors, chambers, dining rooms, sitting
rooms and Kitchens, viz,
Sofas, Totes, Divans, Parlor and Easy Chairs WAL
nut and Mahogany Parlor Sets in Hair Cloth aud
Chaliis; Chamber Sets, Cane Seat Chairs in great
variety, Wood do, Large and Medium Rock <sNSEzR
ers, (Cane, Wood and Upholstered. Ladies
Sewing and Nurse Chairs, Bedsteads, Blu 80 -
resps, Whst-nots, Hat Racks, Towel Racks
Parlor and Centre Tables marble Tops and Wood, J
Teapoys. Dining and Extension Tables Cribs, Look
ing Glasses, Ward RQbes Book Cases. &c,
- Any article not found in the ware-room will be
made to order.
have secured the services of Mr.. WIN. D. CAND-
tER, one Of the best workmen In the State, who will
have the management of my shops and see that all
work is well made out of good lumber and the time
&C promised. Mr.: Gambler will also at
AD tend to the UNDERTAKING depart
ment after the LIST day of January, by which tie he
will be supplied with new and elegant Herse and
the most approved MRTALLlC BURIAL CASES.
Call at Union Halp and examine the stock even
if you do not wish to purchase present. For CASH.
prices will be very moderate, for satisfactory
gotiable notes upon four months time.
Stanton, Dec. 20, 1850 l.. WADDELL, JR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04

POSTPONEMENT.
The above Sale is postponed until Friday, the 14th
day of this month"; (December(
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04
THE M Rk ETS.
STANTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRIOES.
Reported BIZ p. N. PoaoeU d Go.
-,
RICHMOND MARKETS,

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported foathe Spectator bg ". D.. 1ompkans bro.
RICHMOND. Dec. /, 1860.
FLOUR-Sales of Superfne $3.50, Extra 800
@7Z-dull.
WHEAT-$1 .2O@$1.35 for Red and White.
CORN-65@70.
HAY-S1 Is.
OATS-40Q45
LARD-12Z@4
BUTTER-l2@l6 for cooking, 2O@22 for table.
BUGKWAEAT FLOUR-31@4 cents.
FLAXSEED-$l 30Q1 40.
MEAL-75@50.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04

CLuBBlNe-A discount of twenty-five per cent.
from the above prices will be allowed 10 Clubs or
derng four or more copies of any more of the
above works. Thus: Four copies of BackwOod. or
of Review will be sent address for 50; four
copies of the four Reviews and Blackwood for $50;
and so on.
PosT AaE-In all the principal Cities and Towns
these works will be delivered Free OF POSTAGE
When sent by mail, the postage to any part OF the
United States will be but "a cents year for Back-
wood i" and but IA cents year tor each OF the Re-
views
N B-The price in Great Britain OF the five Pc.
riodicals above named is $3l per annnm
LEONARD SCOTT & CO.,
No. vorL Dac 1S6O. No "a Gold ST
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-04
Position of a Virginia congressma

To the people Of the Wheeling Congressio
District in Tiruini0
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
CONGRESS xRsTRRDAY.

No further progress toward the organization OF
the House was made yesterday. Three ballsts
were taken, with the usual results. The only
change we note is the voting of Messrs. Carter and
Haskin for Mr.. Reynolds. The House showed no
disposition to try the plurality rule. The members
bear the suferings of the public creditors with COM
mendable equaDimity. It's pity they do not have
to look to the POst.O Office Department themselves
for the pay for their own services.
In the Senate, Mr.. Sidell proposed to inquire
into the expediency of restricting all Bank issues in
the District of Columbiato bills of $50 and upward.
We should not think, from all accounts, that the
circulating medium Of Washington wasatall petho.
rio in any of its denominations that it iskey to
be till an organization is effected. 1t may do for
Mr.. SHdell, who is understood to always bet high,
to be Indifferent to all smaller sums, but there must
be some people at the Capitol, just about rbis tune,
who would not mind lingering ten or even five
dollar bill, whenever they get chance. But 1t
is well to have somebody in all Legislative assem-
bIies to play the bee in the blossom, alias the
hum.bug.
After Mr.. Shdell, Mr.. Iverson occupied the most
of the ssss on airing his hopes, fears, and s0rrows
This gentleman is on the anxious seat, and IN very
great danger of being sent from his present purga'
tory to q worse place. He desires reelection
strongly, and works like Trojan to secure it; but,
we fear, with small prospect of success. We think
there are those about him who witness his efforts IN
very malevolent temper, and are perfectly re.
signed to see the ardent gentleman go under in his
struggle, without SO much as offering to throw him
straw to prevent bis sinking. Just what mir.
Iverson says about Union Disunion or politics In
general, in his present perlurbed condition. is
matter of extremely little consequence to anybody
but himself He spoke as usual yesterday, at
greater length than breadth.
We observe that Mr. Foster Of Connecticut de-
clined acting on the Special Committee to investl.
gate the Houmas Grant case, and the connection
Of the two Louisiana Senators Herewith. Mr..
Fessenden did the same thing several days ago.
1t is perhaps natural delicacy that makes these
gentlemen shun the Office of sitting in Judgment on
their brother Senators; but how is the truth to be
brought out, and justice dOne al act on the same
motiyei We think We see in this very refusal
strong suspicion that some disagreeabie de-
yelopments are likely to result from full nvestlga-
ton of the subject Else why this delicacyl 1t
looks now as though we should have nothing but
WITHDRAWING report. Inasmuch as the difficulty
does exist, however we suggest that the subject %
sent down to the House, and let US see il anybody
can be found there TO look it up.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

The steamer Atlantic arrived at this port yester-
day morning, bringing San Francisco dates to the
goth inst, being four days later news The passage
was made in the very short space of nineteen days
and twenty hours The news is quite unmportant
The Comstoek silver lead in Western Utah, was
yielding largely. TIE Washington Territorial
Legislature was organized at Olympia Dec. 5, the
Hon. H. J. Maxon, President of the Senate, and
the Hon. d. Bilesr Speaker of the House. The frSt
Legislature of the new Territory Nevada, in West
ern Utah, also organized on the 10Th ut. at Genoa.
From Japan we learnthat Japanese Commission,
consisting of two Commissioners and seventy-two
attendants Of high rank in the Embassy is to leave
Japan for the United States on the 22d of February
Our Minister, Mr.. Harris having succeeded In
having an old Japanese law which prohibited a
native from leaving the island under penalty Of
death, set ABIDE.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
CIV IxTOuKR,s MESSAGE.

If ANYTHING were wanting to show the inhamma'
bic. dangerous, and damaging character OF African
Slavery among us, or to afford fresh warning OF the
infinite misches Of its further spread, it is readily
found in the results of the attempt OF John Brown
with twenty-one adherents, to unsettle 1t In VIZ
ginia 1t is now near three months since that at
tempt was made, and crushed. as soon as IL was
made, and without results, so far as the slave pop
ulation was concerned and yet the universal public
min has been in ferment ever since over The
denomination, especially in the Slave States aad
in the commercial circles Of our large cities
The last fruit of this notable expedition which
hos taken form in any public document, is the Mes
cage Of Gov. Letcher of Virginia, the successor Of
Gov Wise in the executive chair OF that STATE
Gov. Letcher is pracsced politician and states
man, and man of fair share of practical WISDOM
The best proof of his good sense is TO be found ID
the fact that when Mr.. Rufner, many years ago.
delivered discourse against Slavery IN Virginia
Mr. Letcber applauded his sentiments, and aided IN
disseminating them. If be has since changed his
pOsilion, il is fair to attribute the change to the ne
eessities Of he politician and not to the convictions
of the man.
Gov. Leicher. like every other man who fails to
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
GANGRRAa.

s,rArs. Jan. s.-Messrs. Seward and Douglas sp'
Deared in their seats. Mr. Gwin introduced bill 10
organize the Territory of Nevada. Notice was gwen
of bill to establish Government Printing olnee oy
Mr.. Brown of Miss Mr. Davis of Miss- introduced
nu,nber Of Army bills. A resolution was offered by
Mr.. Wilson of Mass and adopted calling for the cor
rsspondence between Gen. Scott and Gen. Harvey
In regard to the San Juan affair. The session was
chiefly occupied by Mr.. Iyerson, AID. DEM OF Sa''
who made bis promised attack upon Mr.. Douglas fof
bis Territorial Doctrine, the Republican party, and
the Northern Democratic party.
HOUSE, Jan. 9.--Mr Garrell, Ad Den OF Ga,
having the HOor at the request OF Mr. Winslow, Ad.
Dem. a n. c., gave way for call Of the House,
IN order to proceed 10 a vote for Speaker The call
showed that the only members absent without pair
were Messrs. Florence, Hindmsn, and Taylor The
ouse then proceeded TO vote for Speaker with this
Iii. For Mr. Sherman, 1885, for Mr.. Hamilton, IS;
for Mr. GiImer, q. Eecesssry toe choice, no. Two
more yctes were had, the result being the same
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
The n. T. Times, in continuation Of its advocacy
of the new Mexican Treaty, SAYS:

In recognizing the Jusez Government tho American Min
lister committed hts country 10 the recognition Of Liberal pine
pies hsro He the world to understand that sym
pathes that side and that influence far lie
rciss at all would be compatible with interests would
be thrown into that scale We trust the Senate will rsti that
commitment We certainly withdrew from Il without
seeing Mexico unged anarchy and compelled 70 In
woke the intervention OF European powers for devefance
We surely need not inform any person even toll
erably acquainted with American history that the
above is utterly erroneous. The established, re-
peatedly declared principle Of our Government re-
quires the recognition il all cases of the Govern
ment in fact as the Government Of right soar
Ygmpathies" have no place in the matter Our
recognition Of Government, therefore, commits
us TO nothing involves US in nothing, but continued
amits and good offices toward the nation, whoever
il may make IFS rulers. II the wise foreign policy
founded by Washington is now to be sabverted, tho
People shall know and undentaad the matter We
trust that the Senate will ratify no commitments
whatever of this country to q participation IN 'a0
domestic bros OF foreign States.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

The Common Council met last evening, but
transacted no business Of especial moment The
practice of sailing the streets after snowfall Wa
prohibited, it being alleged that tho feet Of tho
horses were greatly injured thereby, that pedss-
TRANS were much more liable to take cold 81
walking through sailed snow, and that the saline
slush was very destructive 10 wearing apparel and
merchandise. Mayor Wood sent in messsgs
urging the creation OF bureau in connection with
his Office where strangers Of all countries might go
and state their grievances and be put in the way Of
obtaining redress, or such assistance they might
require The Controller sent in an abstract Of the
expenditures for last year, stating the disburse-
ments on City or Treasury account at $685. 445 80.
and $l2, 322, 672 Is on Trust or special account,
being total of SIS, 02l ,52l Oh for theysar.
1t was expected that the Mayor would last night
send in to the Aldermen his new appointments,
Judge Bronson, according to report, having
advised him that by the Charter he may remove
the non-electiye Heads, of Departments without
cause provided the Aldermen concur with him in
so doing. But they are not yet prepared to second
bis motions. At present Mr.. Wood has only Eve
votes in the Board, and thus far he has not met
with any success in his negotiations for the other
twelve. The vacancy in the Crotou Gcard will be
filed by e1-Sheriff WiIlett Col Ming, or Mr.
Henry Wood, if the Board Of Aldermen will con-
firm either of them. Mr.. Benjamin p. Faircaild.
grocer, and of the firm of Fsirchild, Walker &c
Co.. contractors for building the new Central Park
Reservoir, is to suppaut Capt. Smith, the present
efficient Street Commissioner, as soon as the Alder
men agree to the change. Several names are men-
toned in connection with Col. Deleyans ci'y In
spectorship; but unfortunately for the Mayor the
majority Of the Aldermen have not yet been orougat
into the traces. Meantime, the Mayor mas called
upon all the Heads Of Departments under tho City
Government to furnish him with complete l'sts oil
all the persons directly or indirectly in their employ
with their names ia full residence, trade or probes
sion, present position and salary.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

The following precious bit of intelligence came on
Sunday night through the Washington telegraphie
correspondent of the Associated Press, and was
published by us yesterday:
al" IA known that Senator Toonbs during the Congressional
recess has carefully prepared General Bankrupt bill but ~
presentation l. prevented By the unsettled political eondnon
the country" -
This astute communication Of false intelligence
and bad politics is informed that Senator Toombs
prepared his bankrupt bill dire,tly after the finan-
cial CONFUSION Of 1857. 1t was an elaborate bill OF
general excellence, and go far as We had occasion to
examine it, good in its details. In fact, it was too
good to pass through Congress, and though intro
duced by Mr.. Toombs and printed, that body
could never be brought to vote upon 1t.
Being comprehensive in its scope, applying
alike to corporations and banking institutions,
as well as individuals, as il should, it met
with hostility in various quarters, as well upon
financial as upon political grounds. Wealthy bank
ers who might find it for their interest to stop pay
ing occasionally, and gentlemen who Professed Jeai-
Ousy of federal authority over Institutions and cor
poratons created by Che States, alike conspired to
prevent the passage of the measure, and it never
got even to the point of general debate upon its
merits but tLis Was no iauit Vi blI. Avoasos, hot
was it owing to the bill not being in readiness, for
twas fully ready in the Hrst session of the last
Congress. As it was then, We have no doubt Il is
now We doubt very much whether Mr.. Toombs
has had occasion to dot an OF cross in it since.
We are quite sure that it has undergone no essen
tial change whatever. 1t is simply an imposition
to pretend that it is now withheld because Of the
90 unsettled political condition of the country"
Congress is still unorganized, and no business in
the way of legislation is yet in order. Instead Of
Mr.. TOombs being one of the parties who aim to
magnify existing disorders, as is the case with come
of bis Southern colleagues, he has lately stated
that recent events over which some people pro-
tending to lash themselves into idry, have not pro-
duced ripple upon the surface of aAairs in
Georgia. fH3H