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Presentation of Banner and Picnic Near
Browns Spring.

Presentation of Banner and PICNIC NedI
Browns Spring.
On Saturday morning last, according to pre-
vious arrangements, the two Military Companies
of this place departed on q special train of cars
for the ssCity Of Fishersvile," to witness the
presentation of Flag to the GA. R.'J Augusta
Rifles. Turner's Cornet Band was present on
the occasion to contribute to the enjoyment and
entertainment OF the guests. The duties of our
''sanctum" prevented us from being present !;
but we have been supplied with an account of
the proceedings. adeass - alf uaa-
On the arrival of the two Companies from this
place, Capt. Koiner, of the augusta Rifles"
marched his Company from field where he
had been drilling his men, to the Depot, when
the procession for a march to the object of at
tack-a table loaded with "good things"-was
Immediately formed The ARTILLERY" was
placed at the head Of the columns-the "Guard''
and "Rifes" then followed suit-the rear being
brought up by Capt. Peck's troop of Cavalry
The s'torces being thus disposed" the columns
moved off, and were soon on the grounds Sc
lected for the ceremonies of the day. The seats
which were prepared were crowded with host
of gay and beautiful ladies-whose smiling faces
and beaming eyes showed that all were well
pleased and enjoyed themselves 'hugely."
The Military being formed around the ladies
the Augusta Rifles" drawn up in front of
the stand-a beautiful Banner was presented by
our townsman, Lieut.. James Bumgardner, on
behalf of the ladies, to the Augusta Rifles, in a
few very eloquent and appropriate remarks; at
the conclusion of which, Turner's Band per-
formed magnificent piece of music. After the
flag was received, Capt. Koiner responded in an
excellent style. Turner's Band again animated
the audience with that soul-stirring and patri
otto old air-"Hail Columbia"
The Military then formed around the tables
as guard, while the ladies were politely invited
by the Managers to partake of a bountiful cola
ton consisting of substantials as well as delica
cies, spread out in the greatest abundance before
them. after the ladies retired from the tables
the soldiers, as we'll as Turner's Band, were
marched up and ordered to ''charge pan Or
der which was executed with degree o.
promptness rarely equaled. The Military and
Band then retired and the civilians were invited
to partake of the FEAST Captain Imboden Their
marched his Company to their peices and fired
salute of -==- guns, while the other Compa
MES performed different evolutions in their re-
spective drills.
1t is supposed that the number of persons who
were present on the occasion numbered fifteen
hundred, about six hundred of whom were la
dies. fAf
! There was nothing to mar the pleasure Of this
enteresting occasion, save the fact that the
storm which passed over this section of the
country that evening caused them to disperse
earlier than they wonld otherwise have done
and the fact that Capt. Peck, DR.. King and Mr.
Reed, were struck with lightning. This occa
sion will mark an epoch in the history of Fish
ersyille.
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accident on the central Railroad,

The train running from Stanton to Richmond
on Saturday morning last came in collision with
a wagon at the first crossing this side of Waynes'
boro,' in this county. 1t divided the wagon di-
rectly in the middle, throwing the fore wheels
on one side of the road and the hind wheels on
the other. The driver, a servant of Mr.. -
Hanger was thrown into the air and was seriously
injured. For some time he was insensible.-
The horses, strange to say, were not hurt. The
driver thought he bad time to cross before the
train would arrive, but the horses became
frightened and he was unable to drive them a.
cross in time of escape the collision.
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+ Hi AIM diEED1Ne, E1ec'rs.


A VALUABLE FARM AT AUCTION
II will offer at public auction. ON WEDNESDAY, THE
5TH OF SEprEMBER next, the farm on which l now re
side situated in the upper edge of Augusta county
Midway, and adjoining the lands Of Col Moore,
Jacob Hart and others. The farm contains 1877 A
cres, lies WE'LL has it suciency of timber about
Is acres first rate meadow, most of which can be
tered, and more watered meadow be made. The
buildings consist Of a LOG HOUSE, double Log Barn,
Corn Crib and all necessary out houses, all of which
in first rate repair deem further description
unnecessary, all persons wishing to buy are re-
quested to call and examine for themselves. will,
at the time and place offer IL head of two year
old Steers, some Mich Cows and blooded Calves
Terms accommodating and made known on day of
sale.
For further particulars address the undersigned at
Steeles Tavern. or come and for yourselves as
will take pleasure in showing the property to any
wishing to buy. JAS. A. MCCLURE.
AuUD7 196O-fds
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A Lost Child.

On Saturday last, little Italian girl about ten
years of age, uamed Louise, was lost at the Bail
road Depot She was in the care of her cousin,
Louise Carpsr, an italian, who ispow in this place
anxious to hear of the lost child. Her mother
lives in Lynchburg. Persons knowing anything
of her fate or whereabouts will confer favor by
sendiug information to Mr.. Scherer's store.
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IL The undersigned having desirable farm that
is more trouble to him than he wants, will offer the
same for sale the 1sT DAY OCTOBER, next. Said
farm lies mie north of MillboIo Depot, " c. r.,
and ~ miles from Windy Cove Church, and contains
between $50 and 800 Acres, about $50 of which
is cleared and under good fence. There about 81
of Bottom Land, about 60 of which is in
grass good Orchard, &c. The improvements
good DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen, Barn. Creamery,
saw Mill, &c. 1t is unnecessary to say more, as
purchasers will examine for themselves.
of Horses, head of young cattle. large two horse
Wagon, Doyle Wheat Fan, and all other farming
implements on said farm.
Terms made known day of sale.
also have 200 or 800 Acres of Mountain Land that
will sell with the above.
Any one wishing further information address
r. P. WILLIAMS.
Millboro' Springs, Bath Co., Va.
A., ~ "a
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Gov. Letcher Talking sensibIy.

Gov. Letcher recently addressed letter to a
gentleman in Washington City in which he
stated that, in his opinion, Virginia would go
for Bell and Everett, and that any effort to pre-
vent it would be futile. That is q very sensible
opinion, very candidly expressed. Some Demo.
Gratis here are candid enough to admit that Bell
and Everett are sure Of the vote of Virginia.
There is no doubt of it, if the friends of that
ticket will do their aohoze duty.
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Winchester ReDublican.

This excellent paper which has been edited SO
acceptably for the past ten years by Geo. E.
Senseny, ESQ.,, has been sold to Mr.. Jno. D.
Ridenour, and will be edited by Mr.. Henry D.
Beall. The first issue under the name of the
new Editor gives assurance that the "Republi.
can" will continue to be edited with spirit and
ability. The retiring and incoming Editors both
have our best wishes for their happiness and
prosperity.
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MlHb0ro springs, Batn co., va.
Aug. Z, 1S60-tds.

DUBLIC SALE.-As executors of John Keller,
i Sen decd, we shall, THURSDAY, THE 18th
OF SEPrEMBER, $780, if fair, fno, the next fair day.
sell at pubic auction, the plantation on which the
said John Keller dec d. resided at the time of his de-
cease, lying on Middle River, 6 miles west of Staun-
ton. Said tract contains about $50 Acres, about
loo Acres cleared and in fine state of cultivation
the remainder finely timhered. There is good
BRICK HOUSE and Kitchen, good Barn, Spring
House and first rate Spring. and other necessary out
buildings. Any person wishing to purchase first
rate farm, would do well to attend day of sale,
seldom such tract of land is offered for sale. Any
person wishing to view said land will please call
Mr. John Meyers or Ephraim Geeding, who will take
pleasure in showing the land.
At the same time and place, we will sell likely
Negro Man, several good Horses and Cows, some
Hogs, a first rate Wheat Fan, and all the remainder
of the farming utensils, and Household and Kitchen
Furniture retained by the widow at the former SALE
Terms made known on day of sale.
J. M HUFF, r,
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ssLight Infantry.v

"Volnnteer" enthusiasm has reached its eli
max in England, and at Hartlepool corps of
ladies is regularly drilled in light infantry tao
tics by government ergeant.-Erchangs.
The ladies' of this country become skilled in
s'infant-ry" without the drill of "govern.
ment sergeant"
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MRS. WINSLOW,

An experienced nurse and female physician, has q
Soothing Syrup for children teething, which greatly
facilitates the process of teething BY softenng the
gums reducing all Infammation-will allay all pain,
and is sure to regulate the bowels Depend upon it;
health to your infants. Perfectly safe in all cases.
20 See advertisement in another column.
June 26, 1860.
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THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
ReDorte1 bU p. ~. POaoeN G ca

rs RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported fortbs Spectator By W. ID. I0ngpkins d Bro
RICHMOND. AUG. 4, 1860.
FLOUR-Very little doing in -four the past week.
Sales of New Superfne $685. S7@7A; Old Super6ne
$6se@61a, Extra $6s4@7.
WHEAT-s .8o@Sl4o for prime Red and White.
CORN-75@8O.
OATS-4O@45
BUTTER-2o@a5 for good 1211@l7 for common
LARD-13@131s. tfV
HAY-S1.05@1.10.
PLASTER-$3%@4. 1 {. &.
GUANO-$5S.00
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COPY OF A LETTER FROM A SCHOOL
TEACHER IN DETROIT.

DETROIT. Mich, June 16, 1857.
MEssRs. s. W. FowLE II Co., Boston In refer
ence to the Oxygenated Bitters can sey, that after
having the Dyspepsia for several months and almost
dying with pain and heaviness in my stomach, was
prevailed upon by friend who had been cured by
the same medicine to try bottle of Green's Oxygena-
ted Biters. Before using half bottle felt greatly
a-half was entirely well and remain So know of
several cases, more distressing even than my own,
which have been entirely cured by this invaluable
medicine; and it gives great pleasure to recon-
mend it to any and all who may be suffering from this
dreadful malady. w. A. BACON,
Teacher of Detroit Select School
Prepared by S.W. FOWLE CO., Boston, and for
sale by P. 81. Trout Co., DR.. H. s. Eichelberger
Bro, and DR.. w. B. Young, Staunton T. II. Antrim,
WaynesbOro'; j. T. Antrim, Greenve Randolph
Patton Co., Middlebrook; Stewart & Anderson,
lofetts Greek; j. E. Ross, Mt. Sidney; James NJ.
Stout & Co., New Hope; P. H. Wheeler, Mt. Merid-
ian and by all dealers in medicines.
Il July II 1904
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-07

W Persons wishing to get numbers of this
issue to send to distant friends can do so by CALI
ing St this office. We have printed supply for
sole -,.st - sass, -. Il a+e 4Hs
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~ We have received several colnmunica-
tons which we are compelled to postpone till
next week. They will not spoil by keeping a
week
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"Trunk's Dream of AlIeghany."

trunks dream of Allegheny" is declined,
because it is disrespectfn to tie Host of the Ho-
tel in Oovington which he SO particularly de-
ccrihao
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Fusion. FALSELY So-CALLEp.-The idea, that
the Bell and Breckenridge men of New Jersey
have fused, is going the ''rounds of the press
and is entertained generally. Now it is an erro-
neous idea. The Bell men refused to unite with
the Breckenridge men. The latter, tits true, put
three Bell men on their electoral ticket-and the
Bell men do not complain--nor should they COM
plain, even if they had put all the Union electors
on their ticket Suppose the Breckenridge Con-
vention to be held at Charlottesville, put on their
electoral ticket every Union elector in the State
of Virginia, do you think the Unionists would
complains Not a bit of it. Well, just in that
way were the Union electors taken by the Brock
inridge Democracy in New Jersey. And yet
they call it FUSION. Unionsts don't fuse with
any party except in New York, and there they
may possibly do it in order to defeat lincoln
Petersburg Intslligencer.
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N SATURDAY, SEPT. I, 1850.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Angus
to county, in the of Cochran, &C., VS.. Curry,
will sell at public auction the premises, the sT
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1860, the TRACT OF LAND in
the said decree mentioned being the bought of
Cochran, &c. by A. R. Curry. 1t is situated near
Spring Hll and contains about so Acres but will be
sold in gross.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to defray the
costs of suit and sale the residue in equal install
ments at g. 10 and 18 months, the purchaser giving
bonds with good personal security, and the title
retained as ultimate security.
Ana z 186Q-tds w II MARSHALL Com
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II Q M e S g II o OIL
AT EASTWOOD, STAUNTON.

Mrs. SAMUEL FOREST proposes to open
lXl at Eastwood, on the 18th of SEPTEMBER next, a
Home School for young ladies, limited to l6 pupils
Competent instructors will be supplied in the useful
and ornamental branches, and every tax to
sure the best culture of mind and heart
Board and English Tuition. 1900. 5000 90
Music. French, &C., Extra,
RENCES:
Rev. r. II. Phillips Rev. Jas. Latane, Hon. l.. P.
Thompson, Hon. A. H. III. Stuart, Col j. B. Baldwin,
Thos j. Niche, Dr. j. G. Merriat, H. Jouette Gray,
Esq, DIR. F. T. Strbling. Commodore Skinner U. s.
NJ Col ! r. L. L. oP %;;s staup p;ohnona v.
H. B. Grigsby, Esq, Norfolk,
Tazewen Taylor, Esq,
Col. Algernon S. Gray, Harrsonburg Va.
Col. j. H. Smith, V. M. l., Lexington.
Aug. {, l860.-1mo
4 DEMONSTRATORS SALE will sell, at
II the late residence of Mary G. Bushong, miles
South West of Greenville, on FRIDAY, THE 7rH DAY
OF SEPTEMBER next at public auction, the following
property, viz:
4 head of Horses, about 16 head of Cattle some of
them first rate Mich Cows, lot of Sheep and Hogs.
Household and Kitchen Furniture. quantity of
Farming Implements, Wheat, Corn, Oats and Hay.
TERMS:-A credit of nine months will be given on
all sums of IS and upwards, and on all sums under
that amount cash. Bonds with approved security
will be required JOHN NEWTON,
Administrator of Mary G. Bushong, decd.
on OOO CROSS-TIES WANTED.-I will
OUsUUU receive proposals until the 3lst inst,
at Covngton for all or part of the Crossties for the
Va. Central Railroad between Jackson's River De-
pot and Covington. Bids will be considered for
Crossties delivered at any accessible point west or
Swoopes Depot preference being given to those who
will furnish them on the line where they are to be
laid
These Cross-tes are to be feet long, inches face
and inches thick The sides to be squared and the
back to be taken OF.
II. d. WHITCOMB,
Chief Engineer V. G. R. R.
Staunton, Aug z, 1Se0-4t.
GALE OF LAND.-I will offer for sale, to the
- highest bidder, on SATURDAY, THE STH OF SEP
rsMnrR next. TRACT OF LAND, containing 76
Acres. adjoining the lands of Peter Rush, William
in Augusta county There is on the farm comfort
able DWELLING HOUSE, and sufficient quantity
TERMs:-77d6 in hand, the residue in two equal an
nual payments.
JOHN NEWTON,
a Auo = 1s6O-tds Ag't for Nancy Hartigan
moo REWARD.-Ran away from the subscri-
S III Der on the night of ed July, negro man
named TITUS. Said negro is about twenty-seven
a old Ave feet ten inches high, of yellow complex
o one If his shoulders considerably larger than the
ether and has scar on his left arm near the should
or He had on when he left striped cotton SHIRT and
pair of white pants
r will give the above reward if taken out OF the
county ana secured so that can get him, or $40 if
taken in the county and delivered 10 me, or the JAIL
or in Lexington.
Aug. Z, 186O.-3t VIM. FATToN.
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Clubs for the Canvass.


With the view of enabling all to have an OPP
portunity of reading the Spectator during the
present exciting canvass, we propose to send II
to subscribers from now till the Presidential T.
lection at the following loso rates:
No. CORES. RATES.
Aslngle copy,... OO
Five copies, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Z.oo
Nine copies, .........,-. ......-........... o.oo
These lOao rates will enable the friends OF the
cause we advocate to subscribe the amount De-
cessary to send the Spectator" to any friends
they may wish to have it during the canvass
Clubs can be gotten up in every neighborhood
Those who are able should have it sent to those
who are not A small sum would confer great
favor upon large number. Subscribe and pre-
sent to your friends. The money must accom-
pany the order.
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@O FALL TRADE 1860. 9
. CHINA, GLASS ~


AND EA 1T II e NJ w ARE.
T AM now in receipt of and splendid assort-
i ment of CHINA, GLASS AND EARTHEN-
WARE, embracing nearly every article in my line of
business; to which shall make constant additions
per the Richmond and Liverpool line of Packets l
intend competing with the Northern market, and
will duplicate any bill purchased at the North within
the past year. thereby saving to the purchaser here
the expense of travel and freight goods to this ci
ty. 4Ig i@ o. B. TAYLOR,
III Main Street Richmond, Va.
August Z, 1860
A TTENTION OFFICERS OF THE I6Oth
n REGIMENT VA. MILITIA.-Field Officers and.
Commandments of Companies in the 160th Regiment,
are hereby notified and required to meet in Staunon,
at the Office of the Clerk of the Hastings Court of
half past O'Clock, p NJ, for the purpose of holding
. '''s - 'A'A' O' WIN. D. ANDERSON,
Col. 16Oth Regiment
Aug. z, 1860 at.-Vin. copy.
NIEST VIEW VOLUNTEERS.-There N
w will be election held at West View. Sat "a
urday, the 25th Of August at o'clock, P; NJ, to i
ny. All the members of the Company are required to
attend BY order of the Col. Commandant.
R. ID. LILLEY, Maj. esd Reg.
July 81, 1S6o.-4t =. 4
a TTENTION 93rd REGIMENT.-The Fall
n Training of Officers of the 93d Regiment will \
take place at Crawfords Springs, on the l6th 18th
and 18th of August. M
All Officers are required s TO apRear on parade in
1ul uuliOTu' w ~ ~ AsOCh, OOI. OOu
July 81, 1860.-3t cad Reg. Va, Militia.
NIOTICE.-Ran away from the subscriber about
IN the 1st of July, light brlndle cow low in or
der and one horn slightly broken off. Any informa-
ton which will lead to her recovery, will be thankful
ly received by j. WAYT.
July 81, 1S60-3t.
PRESERVING KETTLES AND FUR
Il NACES.-I have on hand good assortment of
Porcelain, Bell Metal and Brass preserving Kettles
Also Iron Furnaces assorted sizes for sale low
staunton, Aug. Z, 1860. G. E. PRICE. =
lust RECEIVED.-A lot of fine SHIRTS
q made to order. Also an assortment of Collars
and Linen Handkerchiefs. ROANE Il ABBY,
North Wing Va. HOTEL
Staunton. July 81, 1850.
@ MOkING TOBACCO.-On hand d fine article
- of Lynchnurg Smoking Tobacco. Also Gravely's
tiue cured Smoking Tobacco. j. b. EVANS.
Staunton, July 81, 1860.
TTARLE CASTORS.-A few andsome plated
i Casters and few plain do, just received and for
SALE g. E. PRICE,
Staunton. Aug. Z, 1860.
Boxes of Tobacco Just received.
J. which will be sold at very small advance at the
Tobacco House of JNO. B. EVANS
Staunton, July 81, 1860
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Abolition.


To N. K. Trout, Mayor, and Gen. Haaman and
Capt. Baylor, Commemorative Attornaes--'
Nothing is more common than to hear our
citizens declaim against the abolitionists. If q
stranger comes into our midst who is even sus-
pected of entertaining or intoxicating abolition
sentiments, the whole community is at once and
Justly in an uproar Yet we have among our
own people two classes of persons who do more
harm to our slave population than all the aboli-
tionists of the North combined | refer, 1st.,
to those who stand as nominal masters for ne
groes, who are really free, and who are permit
ted to hire themselves out, and go at large at
pleasure. | have reason to believe there are ne
groes in Stanton and in the country who are
living, trading and acting as free persons, who
have bought and paid for their freedom, except
a nominal balance which is permitted to remain
unpaid, merely as device to evade the laws
These cases should be looked after. And End,
there is another class, who permit their slaves
to live in independent houses from their owners,
to keep house, work for themselves and pay to
their owners portion of their earnings. This
matter ought to be inquired into by our Mayor
and Commonwealth Attornies and Grand Ju-
ries. If orders were given to the public officers
to ferret out all such cases and report them to
the proper authorities, good service would be
done to the public. OBSERVER.
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Douglas Endorsed in 1858 by the Democratic
Conventions of Virginia. q


Douglas Endorsed in 1858 by the Democratic
Conventions of Virginia.
The VALLEY Democrat" calls attention to the
Important fact that the Democratic State Con
vention which nominated Gov. Letcher, on the
night of the 4th of December 1865, out OF It's
way to pass resolution emphatically endorsing
Douglas after he had taken issue with the Ad-
ministration on the admission of Kansas under
the Lecompton Constitution. The resolution oil
endorsstion Of Douglas was (miro6ile d'ct~ .
offered by o. Jennings Wise, then as now, the
Editor of the Enquirer" Here is the resolu-
ton:
3D. Resolued. That we rejoice unfeignedly
in the late victory so gloriously achieved by the
loyal Democracy of Illinois; brethren IN the
same political faith, we recognize thear success
as our triumph, and in common with the patrl-
otto men of all sections, and all parties, we ind
special cause for congratulation in the defeat
of a dangerous and sectional organization.
The 'late victory so gloriously achieved" was
won by Douglas, ard his followers and support
ers, whom the State Convention OF the Democ-
racy declared by this resolution to be "6rethren
IN the same political taith," whose success
they recognized as their triumph" Pryor Sec
onded the resolutions, among which the above
was one, and argued their adoption by the Con-
vention. The ssDemocrat" says that what was
Douglas doctrine then is his doctrine now. cit
was his doctrine when Mr.. Wise offered the res
olution-when Mr.. Pryor seconded it-when
the Virginia Convention passed it, and when
Henry A. Wise endorsed him by his anti-Le 4
compton and Illinois letters"