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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22

The Republican Convention.

The Republican Convention to nominate can
didates for President and Vice President of the
United States, met in Chicago on Wednesday
last. An immense building erected for the 90
casion, was densely crowded, and it was estima-
ted that ten thousand persons were present.
David Wilmot, of Pennsylvania, was made tenn
porary chairman. The States were then called
for the delegates to report themselves, and Ala
barna, Mississippi and South Carolina were re-
celved with Kisses. At the afternoon session
George Ashmun, of Massachusetts,, was elected
PRESIDENT OF the Convention. Robert Crawford
OF Va, was one of the Vice Presidents, and A
A. Campbell, OF Va, one of the Secretaries.
The Convention had an excited time on Thurs
day, and finally adjourned for the day without
reaching ballot. The morning session was ia
ken up with debate on the right of the dele
gates from Southern States to vote tor candl-
dates tor the nomination. Mr.. Wilmot, OF Penn.
sylvanla, with strong show OF reason, objected
that these delegates represented nobody, having
IN fact, no constituencies and yet might, by thell
votes, control the decisions OF the Convention
de therefore moved to refer the credentials o.
these delegates back to the Committee. The
proposition raised quite storm OF indignation
ON the part OF some of the members, but was
finally substantially adopted by referring the
whole report back to the Committee. At the
afternoon session the Committee again reported
giving the Southern delegates the right to cast
vote not equal to the full double electoral vote
of their States. The platform of the party O.
dopted'at the Philadelphia Convention in 1856
was reported for re-afirfnation, aud after {
lively discussion the Convention adjourned.
Ga Friday, the Convention proceeded to bal
lot for candidates. The first ballot resulted a.
follows: IN esyasa -44 n r. t4t
g Seward 17S; Lincoln 1902; Bates 81 Game
ron so; Mclean 70; Wade 3; Dayton Ia.
Whole number of votes 404. Necessary to {
choice 203 42A s'@ '@g
On the third ballot Seward recieved 181, and
Lincoln 228, being three more than majority
The nomination was then made unanimous.
| At the afternoon session candidate for Vice
President was voten for. The first ballot was al
follows, Hannibal Hamlin, Of Maine, 1874 Joh1
Hickman, Of Pennsylvania, 5s; N. P. Banks, O
Massachusetts, as1z; Q. N. Clay, OF Kentucky
101 Governor Reeder, of Pennsylvania, 81
Henry Winter Davis, Of Maryland, 8 San
Houston, of Texas, g.; W. L. Dayton, of New
Jersey, 8; Reed, of Pennsylvania, 13-no choice
On the second ballot Senator Hamlin wa
nominated Ettt
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Volunteer Regiments.

Why does not the military spirit OF Old Az
gusta manifest itself by forming its various VOL
unteer Companies into Regiments2 1t was 'ne
first county in the State to raise volunteers
enough to form Regiment, and yet other Keg'-
ments have been already organized IN otner
nlaces before us, under the new militia law.
Augusta could readily, besides its three hegl-
ments of the line, form two regiments OF voiun-
teers and hold grand military encampment
every summer for military training, and Tor
manly exercise and amusement in the intervals
of camp duty and thus develop the youth OF
the county physically to something like the s'ze
of their hardy ancestry. In the company which
marched from Staunton to Point Pleasant, IN
1774. each man measured over feet. Let the
officers proceed at once to form volunteer reg
iment of foot out of the fine companies already
formed, viz.-the West Augusta Guard, the
Mountain Guard, the Fishersville Rifles, the
staunton Artillery, the Mount Sidney Infantry
and the Middleboook Rifles. Six companies
And in addition to the three troops of Cavalry
already in existence, who doubts but three more
can be formed in the three Regiments, as tht
new law allows, in county Astounding in sucl
fine horses and horsemen as Augusta? Let
be done now while the spirit is moving.
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The Court of Death.

Our readers are referred to an advertisement
in this issue, of an elegant Chromo-Lithographic
Engraving, printed in oil colors, of Peale's cele-
brated painting of the Court of Death. The
New York Observer says, of the Engraving and
the Publisher:
sit is rarely that such an opportunity is offer
ed for obtaining a work of art, intrinsicay val
liable, at triding cost; and none, we think,
who order it, will ever regret the outlay. As a
cbaste and beautiful parlor ornament-as pres
ent from one friend to another-as possession
to be preserved and admired, and furnish a con-
slant delight it is believed that nothing can sur
pass the Engraving of the Court of Death. Mr..
Cotton is a responsible man, and our friends
may feel safe in sending their money for bis
picture.n $50 - a8aF s gre. g3}
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Tho Emhassu now in w q sIinotnn ia the second

The Embassy now in Washington is the second
that has ever left japan. The first was to Pope
GREGG XIII, in 1884, when the King of Bon
20, with those of Arina, and Omura, islands OF
Japan, sent an Embassy to Rome, to lay at the
feet of the Pope the homage and obedience of
the Christian Kings of Japan Two princes
were on this embassy. They became Christian
missionaries, and one of them sealed bis religious
profession with his blood, when the japanese ex-
PEELED the Jesuits, and shut themselves out from
all foreign intercourse Various attempts have
been since made to re open communication with
the Japanese. Two embassies, sent by Hussia,
have failed to obtain an entrance into the coun
try. Conn., odore Perry accomplished what so
many failed in, and the present visit OF the ia
papese embassy is the result of bis undertaking.
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For the Spectator,

.0 - = Tut tN6- OpSctUtOT.
Pursuant to notice, portion Of the voters Of
Magisterial District No. 8, assembled at Church
vine on Wednesday, May 10th, 1860. On mo-
ton, Capt. Henry Sterrett was called to the
Chair, and Robert S. Hamilton appointed Secre-
tary. A~
The object Of the meeting having been ex-
planned, Committee was appointed to recon-
mend suitable candidates for Magistrates.
Upon report of the Committee the meeting Sc
lected the following named gentlemen; William
Montgomery and Kennedy Craig, the two
gentlemen named by the voters OF Deer6eld,
were endorsed, and in addition thereto the names
of James Wilson, VIM. W. Taylor, John NJ. Huff,
and Capt. T. A. Dryden were selected.
o HENRY STERRETT, Chairman.
r. s. HAMILTON, Sec.
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APPROACHING Fair.

The Ladies of the Presbyterian congregation
will hold their Annual Fair, at Union Hall, on
Friday the Is. day of June. They will be pre-
pared as usual to furnish ali the good things OF
the season to those who are fond of eatables,
while grand display of Fancy Articles will be
exposed for sale to those who desire to invest
in that line. The object of the Fair, as is always
the case when the ladies engage in any enter
prise, is most commendable, and we trust their
efforts may meet with liberal reward. Dinner
will be served at O'Clock "A
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Mr.. BELLS NOMINATION IN TENNEssEE.-The
Nashville Banner thus gives vent to its feelings
in regard to the Baltimore nomination for the
Presidency; s i.s
s.The news has just reached US from Baltimore
of the nomination of Tennessee's greatest son,
the Hon. John Bell, for President of the United
States Even while we write the bells of the
city are peal:ng, and the boom of the cannon
reverberates among the surrounding hills, and
the whole people are rejoicing. The truly Ma
tional platform adopted by the Baltimore Con
sentative Union Convention was, The Constitu-
tion as it is interpreted by its judicial authori
ties; the Union of the States; and the Enforce
ment of the Laws The announcement will be
hailed by the masses throughout the Union with
patriotic enthusiasm, and the name of John
Bell will be echoed from Maine to California, to
the terror of the enemies to the Constitution and
the Unionn -. - 4
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,


NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.-On the 1st day
IN of May, 1860, Michael G. Hartman executed to
Hartman Snapp three notes negotiable and payable
at the office of discount and deposte of the Bank Of
The Valley in Virginia. at Staunton, and endorsed by
said Hartman and Snapp for the benefit of George W.
Eaverson Co., of Baltimore. 2saa
One at months, for. 1888. 81
One az ~ " .................;..... 1913
One at 10 /" l62 AZ
And On the same day said Micheal G.. Hartman ex-
cuted three notes of the sort to Hartman Snapp
end endorsed by them for the benefit of JOS Pearson
4 Son. of Baltimore. sa..es as .,,-
Une a. lontnS' Ior.... $c4.54
One at 18 ~" +" 14l O5
And On the same day the three first notes above
named were enclosed in letter and directed to said
Eaverson Co., Baltimore, and the three last notes
enclosed in letter directed to said Pearson Son,
and all deposited in the Post Office at Staunton Va
which notes have been lost miscarried stolen, as
we believe, they have not been received by the per-
sons entitled to them This NOTICE is therefore to
ton all persons against having anything to do with
them, they will not be paid to any one except the
parties for whose benefit they are endorsed above
named, or their order. As@a 81 tgtl9 SD
BAYLOR & BAYLOR,
Counsel for Eav erson Co., and Pearson Son.
May %, 1860. te a i,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22

H The Virginia Commissioners appointed
by the Legislature to provide for the better de-
fence of the State, have contracted with Messrs.
Ames & Co., of Ohicopee, Massachusetts, for
machinery to the value of 1921, 900, for the man
ufacture of rifed muskets. This is only another
illustration of Yankee enterprise, which always
manages to turn penny out of war, pestlence
or famine. After the John Brown affair, last
Fall, as soon as it was known that the people of
Virginia were arming against the North, agents
of Northern manufacturers were amongst us, So
Letting orders for the most destructive sort of
guns and pistols. We have very little doubt, if
the universal Yankee nation were sentenced to
be hanged, that some of them would get the
contract for furnishing the hemp.
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Important Notice.

1t is very important that all accounts due TINS
Office on the lst of the present month, shall be
settled as soon as possible. Subscribers VINO
nav 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 VIII De
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.
Nav % 1890
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22
For the Spectator.
To the COmmittee<0n County Claims.

Gentlemen The idea is entertained, that be-
cause the County Court did, some years since,
abolish the reward for killing red Foxes, it in
cluded the reward for killing Wolves. This is a
mistake. The reward of $l2 for wolf over six
months old is yet allowed, and Sc for one under
that age, and there should be no hesitation in
paying it. The writer moved the Court at the
instance of others, to abolish the pay for foxes
satisfied at the time, it was money judlciousy
applied. He thinks so still, as the deIredations
OF that animal are increasing. Many hunted
them to pay their taxes, who would not do SO
for sport. He did pot include wolves in his
motion, and since that time, pay was allowed for
wolf scalp produced and sworn to before the
writer. -. A JUSTICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22
@ For The Spectator.
VIM. Guy, Esq.

At conventional meeting $50 called) of the
voters Of the 9th Magisterial District, held at
Churcnville, on the 10th inst, the above named
old and faithful public servant, who has given
such universal satisfaction, was ruled out Of the
ring, and four candidates put in nomination for
the Churchvllle precinct. Now we believe this
movement is well calculated (though uninten-
tiona) to deprive the Deerfeld precinct OF any
Magistrate at all. Not wishing to disparage the
merits of the other gentlemen put in nomination
for that highly responsible office for peefheld,
we are satisfied the voters will not unite in their
support. Therefore we wish it distinctly under
stood by the voters at Churchville that Mr.. Guy
will be run and sustained by many voters at
~ DEERFIELD,
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The Regimental Musters.

The two volunteer companies from Staunton
attended the Regimental Musters at Spring Hill
and Middlebrook, adding much to the fine mill
tary display on those occasions. Both Regi-
ments were reviewed by the General. Turner'S
Cornet Band visited both places, and received
on all hands the highest compliments. Turner'S
Band is now one of our established Institutions
and is highly valued by all who know how to ap-
preciare excellent music a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22
Mammotb Strauh.rr;.s

We are indebted to our friend Wm B. Craw.
ford, for mess of most deliciously favored
mammoth strawberries. Mr. Crawford is the
most successful cultiyator of this delightful fruit
that we know OF, and furnishes large supplies to
our citizens during the season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22
For the SpectGts
For The Spectator.
There's Poetry i'm the Constitutional Union
Ticket.

Messrs. Editors The following incident, oc-
Cured in the city of Washington on the evening
after the nomination of Bell and Everett
J-h ST., Esq, of Va, having been en-
quired of by friend, show he was pleased with
the nomination just made at Baltimore" re-
piled she thought them to be very proper and
suitable men, but felt somewhat respondent OF
their election" and in that mood, stepped into
drinking saloon, ON the Avenue, to refresh the
inward man, when very seedy looking indi-
vidual, came staggering in just behind him, and
balancing himself into a theatrical attitude ex
claimed:
'This glorious Union, who dare sever it?
Hurrah for Bell and Edward Everett"
s'From that moment" said he, ~ took fresh
courage, and think that success must perch up.
on our banner" M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22

~ Information reached this place last week
that Allen Ewing, who was held for trial here on
the charge fpassing counterfeit money, and broke
Jail on the 1st inst, had been captured at Frank
lin, Pendeton county. Col. Turk went out for
the prisoner, but discovered that a wrong man
had been arrested So Ewing is still at large
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22

RY Nineteen Southern members of Congress
have issued an address to the Charleston Sc
ceders, urging them to attend the Democra tic
Convention at Baltimore and endeavor to Sc
cure satisfactory terms for the South. The Vir-
ginia signers are Messrs. Mason, Hunter and
Gornoff 4 t.
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The Red Flag!

Z THE Red flag having been hoistsd for some time on
New Street, opposite Beok's Restaurant, the Gu
riosity of the public got quite excited know the
meaning of this extraordinary demonstration. All
Of suggestions We're started and large bets
made who would solve this mysterious riddle. Some
thought be the headquarters of the Japanese
Embassyo r fitted up for the Prince of Waes-Otbers
that Tom Sayers and the Benicia Boy was coming
over from England to fight out their drawn battle
but all widely missed the mark. Why 1t is nothing
more nor less than
4ssr.s NEW CLOTHING STORE!
where the best and most fashionable READY-M MADE
CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, &C., are sold for Cash,
at the very lowest figures Now you know the mean
ing of 49, THE RED FLAG, ss -ss
- "a Opposite Beck's Restaurant,
StauntOn, MAY %, 1850,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22

RATIFICATION MERTING.-An immense mass
meeting Was held IN Philadel phia on Thursday
night to ratifv the nomination OF Bell and Ev
erett Joseph r. Iagersoll presided. assisted by
eminent citizens. Mr.. Henry, of Tennessee, was
the chief orator, and made "a bold, effective
speech, creating great enthusiasm. sa.
A large bell bearing the inscription "The Bell
which will toll the death knell OF sec,ionalisin
wherever it goes" was rung during the pro-
ceedings, and ine display of fire. works added
to the interest of the occasion. Il aa
Resolutions were adopted faithfully adhering
to, and cordially sustaining the great principles
of the Revolution, approving and ratitying the
proceedings OF the Baltimore Contention, and
declaring the selection of candidates enrinently
iudiclOus. aa- j., ,ff4f :.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22

a. We have heretofore neglected to state
that Robert L. Doyle, Esq, was several months
ago elected Captain of the Mountain Guard,
which musters at Spring Hill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22
F0q. the Spectator.

U.s. - Essss tsal i 81 E0r the Spect0t09.s 2
Messrs Editors Misunderstanding from j.
Wayt Bell that be does not desire to be re-
elected Overseer of the Poor, for the Isl DIS
trict, we recommend to the voters OF the DIS
trict to elect Franklin M Young to that office.
MANY VOTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22
BELL AND EVERETT IN LoU1sIANA.-The New

BELL AND EVERETT IN LoUIsIANA.-The New
Orleans Bulletin says a ssh
"The nomination of these distinguished men
as the standard bearers of the National Union
men of the country has been received in this city
with the liveliest emotions Of satisfaction. Eve
rybody seems delighted with the ticket, and con
grattlations are heard upon every hand. The
harmony of the Convention, the moral and in
tellectual qualities of the nominees, their great
experience, truly national and conservative
views, and their lifelong devotion to the great
interests of the whole country, all conspire to
produce profound impression upon the public
mind, and to re-awaken those feelings Of patri-
Otto enthusiasm which find their home in the
breasts of all true friends of the 'Constitution,
the Union, and the enforcement OF the laws
The state of things thst exists among the frag-
ments composing the late Democratic party fur
nshes powerful and all-sufficlent reason why
the conservative men OF the South, of all parties,
should rally around the National standard of
Bell and Everett as the only certain means of
defeating asectional Black Republican victory"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22

~ Gen. Hartman has appointed j. Marshall
Hanger, Esq, of this place, member of his staff,
with the rank of Colonel ssh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22

BlondiD, the rope walker, is now suspending
his rope across the great cbasm Of Niagara river
at the most frightful point, directly over the
dashing rapid at the head of the whirlpool, and
just north of the Suspension Bridge
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22
2 STILL THEY CONE

DAVIS A. KAYSER is now receiving by ex-
II press the following scarce goods:
patterns best Black English Grape, |
5 D best Machine Silks, ~
% best fancy Berege an sGlous', $685.!
"A ~ French and English Poplins for travelling
suits, Il ~ ~. - - 60 =
3patterns plain Namiook Muslin,
Swiss /" ~
of those nice French Cambricks " y 8
" fancy French Printed Berege, ~
black dotted Silk Nett ,a, 8
brown Berege for Wells,
doz. blue Hernanic Wells
dog. French Corsets of best style and make ga
staunton, May %, 1860. ns's. .s8a 81 alg.
THE RED FLAG STORE, ON NEW ST..
Il Opposite Beck's, has the greatest bargains in
Fashionable Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps
ever before offered in this market such as -
Fine Black Cloth Coats for IS 90
Fine Black U. Cashmere Pants, 5000 4iassLe
Fine Black Satin Vests, SO 90 1..aT ~
Summer Coats, 81 90; Summer Pants, 81 90 Sum-
n1er Vests 81 90 ae aan -
Beautiful Cassmeres and Tweeds, in full and bro
ken suits, very low;
Hats and Caps surprisingly cheap;
$50 pair fine and medium Boots from Al on, nm.
200 pair Shoes Caters and Ties, from rs cts. m.
~ For superior Goods and Great Bargains cali at
-s9issy ~ ssv THE RED FLAG -.
Opposite Becks Restaurant
IN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22

~ We are indebted to the Hon. T. Harris
for several volumes of public documents.
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1,RIfsT SALE or HOUSE AND LOTT

John Yates shall proceed, IN Mt Sidney on Frdday,
the 18Th aay of Nay nert to sell at public sale to the
highest bidder, in front of the premises, valuable
commodious House and Lot in Mt Sidney, now ~ the
occupancy of Nal Yates and purchased of David Link
TERxs.-One fourth in hand, and the balance in e.
oual insalments at IL and Is months bearing inter
est the purchaser give bond and good security and
the title to be retained ultimate security.
Anil 10 18eO.-tds N. X. TROUT, Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22

NOTICE. The firm Of PULLIAM 4 BELTS 6av-
- ing this day ceased. VIM. II BELTS will con,
tinue In the NEGRO AUCTION BUSINESS. and has
taken into CO. partnership with him E. j. GREGORY.
they will conduct the business under the firm of
BELTS GREGORY at their saesroom on Franklin
street. doors below Wall street, and about SQUARE
below the former Office of Pulliam & Belts, and res
pectfuiy solicit continuance of the patronage which
was 90 literally extended to- VIM H. Belts while in
thu firm of Puiam Il Belts 'le.sI1, - 50 -
They have obtained the servcesof Mr. BusHRon w
ELMoRE as Clerk, who has ali interest in the business
WIN. Fl. BELTS
Richmond, May %, ls6o-ly E. J. GREGORY. Z
IT M. = .. D. DURRORAU take this meth
% OF informing their old friends and the public
generally that they have hand and are receiving
via richmond at the Waynesboro Foundry lot Of
Eagle and Donegal PIG METAL of superior malleable
Qualities and are prepared to do CASTINGS of all pat
terms desired on the shortest notice and by experi
They have on hand Cook. Nine Plate and Parlor
OF variety of patterns also Cast Fire Pla-
;es OF various Sizes all of which they offer on moder
ate terms to all who may wish anything in their line
Waynesboro', May %, 1S5s.-lmo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-22

Mr.. Soule has called State Convention to
lect delegates to represent Louisiana at Balti-
more in favor of Douglas. There is movement
also to send the seeding delegates both to Bal
timore and Richmond.
s ais e 81 For the Spectator.
VIM. 81. Gamble will be voted for to fill the
office of Magistrate in the (7th) Mt. Sidney Dis
trict, by ID II M MANY VoTERs.