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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
For the &uect1t0r.


Mr. Editor The election for delegates to
the Convention is past, and Augusta, true to her.
self, has not only vindcated her loyalty to the
Union, but distinctly expressed by her vote that
she will never surrender to any body of men the
power to dispose of her most vital interest at
their discretion. Whilst the voters of the coun-
ty fully estimate the dangers which threaten the
destruction of our glorious Union-the necessity
for some action to avert the impending ruin and
to protect the honor and interest of Virginia,
they have nobly repudiated everything that
would needlessly precipitate' the country into
revolution. Party distinctions were ignored,
personal preference discarded, and as one united
body, linked together by the great and conserva-
tive principles which lie at the base OF our social
institutions, they have met the issue. The peo-
pie have not only shown by their vote most
ardent attachment to the government created by
their Fathers, but presented the proud spectacle
of repelling every influence but that of patriot
ism, amidst the elements of discord and wild
sectional strife. Whilst this is the proud atti-
tude of the voters of the county, yet simple JUS
tice constrains me to say that none occupy q
more enviable position than Hugh W. Shetfey,
Esq. Yielding to the solicitations OF his fellow
citizens, he announced himself as one of the can
didates to represent the county in the Conven-
ton. The zeal and ability he displayed during
the canvass has not only endeared him to the
people, but won for him laurels of which be may
be Justly proud. With every assurance that he
was most highly appreciated by his countymen,
he voluntarily retired from the contest, unwil-
ling to cause any division in the conservative
vote which would endanger the election OF the
ticket which he believed represented the great
interests of the country. The man who aspires
to Office for the sake of the general good and
xolf of q
country, can never betray the confidence of bis
fellow citizens that man is Hugh W. Sheffey.-
Let the people of Augusta remember in after
DAYS that in this crisis the principles most dear
to them were paramount with him, and that the
syren voice of ambition had no charms for the
man who knew no devotion but to that OF his
country. A CoUNTYMAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
Thirty-Sixth Congressional Session.

MONDAY, Feb 11th.-The United States Sen
ate was principally occupied to-day with the
Naval Appropriation bill. The amendment Gre
ating the office of Assistant Secretary of the
Navy was rejected. An amendment appropri
ating 81, 100000 for the construction of seven
steam sloops-of-war was adopted in Conmittee
OF the Whole, but when reported to the Senate
was debated with reference to the sectional
troubles. Without coming to vote the Senate
adjourned.
In the House of Representatives to-day Mr..
Oraige offered resolution recognizing the inde-
pendence of the Southern Confederacy. Mr..
McClernand (Democrat) offered resolution OF
inquiry as to the confscation of money in the
New Orleans Mint by the Louisiana authorities,
and what measures the President has taken for
the recovery of said treasure and other public
property. Mr.. Sickles submitted resolution
which was passed recommending the people OF
the United States, as means of cultivating q
spirit of unity, to celebrate the 22nd of Febru
"ary as a national holiday in commemoration OF
'the birth, the exalted character, the incompar
table public services and the patriotism of Geo
"Washington, the first President of the Uuited
s'States." Mr.. Palmer offered resolution de-
claring that 'sneither the Federal Government
'nor the people, nor the governments of the
''non-slaveholdng States, have the power MOI
Iue OonSIltuIlOnai rgnC, nOr are IneY OlspOSeC
ito interfere with slavery in any Of the States o
''this Union" After some explanations the re.
solution was passed, yeas 116, nays 4; but the
resolution not being satisfactory to all, the South
ern members objecting to the latter clause in re-
lation to the disposition not to interfere with
slavery, Mr.. Sherman submitted substitute
simply declaring 'that neither Congress, nor the
''people, nor the governments of the States, have
any right TO interfere with slavery in the States,
which passed unanimously, yeas 161, nays none
The House for the first time having found itsel
in perfect state of accord, soon after adjourned
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

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It has been taOo7ably A7solns for more
than tlue7oty years, during lUhlch time 1ve
have received thousands Of testimonials,
shouting this Medicine to be an almost
raeOer. .faiJneg remedy for diseases calSsed by
or attendant upon
Sudden Colds, Coughs, .Fever and -74gue,
Headache, Bilious F'ever, paine in the
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joints and Limbs; .NzllfaLaic and
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the system, qoothoche and Pojes in the
Head and Face. y,
ifs a Ag9Lood zlYllfi1rIee and >Sonic
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Qyspepsio, Indigestion, Lj0er Complaint,
field Stomach, Eea7tb1a7a, Kidney COM
pzoints, lgy2ck 3o5Xeadache, piles, .54sth-
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CRUISES, Frost Bites, C7ailblolas, as 1oeU
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and Ve7oonooAs Reptiles
See Directions accompanying each bottle
It has been tested in every varisty Of
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Aeyzoiketz to 744neerjca7os. It is the almost
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Of the nzissiosadtA and the tfaneLLet,
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Sold by dealers every where
Sept. Il, 1860.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

AS a means of removing pain from the body
no medicine has ever acquired reputation equa
to Perry Davis Pain Killer. The sale of this ar.
tice has exceeded all belief. But it has rea
merit, and that is fficient--Newport & Gov.
ington News.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

A despatch to the Baltimore american says
that there has been strong effort on the part
of the Secessionists to "smash up the Peace Con
gress," in the language of the correspondent OF
the Charleston Mercury, SO as ITO get Virginia
out" but the recent election In the Old Domln-
| ion has check-mated the game.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

We should earnestly strive to be made wiser
and better by every disappointment we sustain,
every hope that is blasted, or desire thwarted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

A dd0ertising for less time than ttres months, aoi
be charged for at the usual 90 per square
the first insertion, and ta0enty0e cents each subse-
quent issWe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
"Let slip the dogs of war ?"

If you fail to do the former, but do the latter,
have no threats, no prophecies, to make. 1 on
ly ask you to remember that ssthe race is not al
ways to the swift, nor the battle to the strong"
Virginia calls upon Massachusetts-the same
Massachusetts to whose relief she fed s'in the
days that tried mems souls.'' Let the spirit
which animated the elder Adam,s when he arose
in the continental Congress and said: ssMr.
President, nominate George Washington, of
Virginia, as commander-in-chief Of the armies of
the United Colonies but animate his descend
ants now. Yes, let us be governed by the pat
riotism of that man, who, with the sage Of Mon
ticello, gave to the world the Declaration of In
dependence. Let us preserve the rich legacy
given to us by those patriots who lived to-
gether, who worked together, and who, under
the providence of God, on the same day-the
anniversary of American independence-died to-
gether.
Virginia calls upon you, her sons of the great
Northwest, to rally to the rescue of your coun-
try. She gave you an empire. She gave you
the sturdy sons who felled the forest and titled
the field. She gave you all you possess. She
has right to command your services and she
does command them. Will you obey Or will
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
CARDS.

TAYLOR &c HOGE,
DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS, RIES,
QUEENSWARE. HATS, CAPS.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
HAVE just received very large and handsome
Ii stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS to
which they invite the attention of purchasers.
Staunton, Oct 9, 1860
~ MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Staunon for the last four years. would
respectfully inform his friends and the public gene
rally that he still continues to practice Dentisryn all
its various branches with the strictest regard to du
rability and usefulness.
Office on the southside of Main Street opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton, Nov. 29 1854
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Family 7Ned5c1ne.

We oszc the attention Of the public to
long tested and lI7oriOalled
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-20
HORSES.

Give generous feed of grain to those
used for Spring work. Clean and rub
them down we'll after the labor of the
day; friction prevents soreness of the
muscles, and prepares for good rest. Use
light harness-collar and traces-for plow.
ing; and guard against chafng and gals
Train young horses to fast walk, and be
careful not to overwork them. Give brood
mares moderate exercise, and roomy
stalls, especially when near foaling.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-20
TO STOP BLEEDING.

Asa Kemper, Ross County, Ohio
writes to the American Agriculturist, tha
bleeding from wound on man or beast
may be stopped by mixture of whea
-four and common salt, in equal parts
bound on with cloth. Ifthe bleeding bt
profuse, use a large quantity, say from one
to three pints 1t may be left on fol
hours, or even days, if necessary. In thi.
manner he saved the life of horse which
was bleeding from a wounded artery; the
bleeding ceased in five minutes after the
application, 1t was left on for three days.
when it worked loose, was easily removed
and the wound soon healed.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-20
GARDENING FOR WOMEN.

There is nothing better for wives and
daughters, physically, than to have the
care Of garden-a flower pot if nothing
more. What is pleasanter than to spend
a portion of every passing day in working
among plants and watching the growth Of
shrubs, and trees, and plants, and to OBJ
serve the opening of flowers, from week to
week, as the season advances Then
how much it adds to the enjoyment, to
know that your own hands have planted
and titled them, and have pruned and
trained them. This is pleasure that re-
quires neither great riches nor profound
knowledge. The humble cottage of the
laboring poor, not less than their grounds
may be adorned with pet plants, which in
due time will become redolent of rich per
fume, not less than radiant with beauty
thus ministering to the love Of the beauti
full in nature.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-20
EARLY TERMINATION OF SEED Con,

The Republican, of Princeton, H.,
gives an experiment of DR.. ChamberliR,
which goes to show that, by the use of
chloride of lime and cOpperas, much time
may be saved in the termination of corn.
In his office, DR.. c., had four boxes, in
one of which the corn was planted without
soaking, and the seed had not germina-
ted in the second, the seed was soaked
in warm water, and had just commenced
to germinate; in the third, the seed was
soaked in solution of lime, and the
green blades were just peeping from the
ground in the fourth, the seed was soak
ed in solution of chloride of lime and
copperas, equal parts, and the blades
were nearly three inches above the ground.
All the seeds were taken from the same
ear, were planted at the same time, in the
same quality of soil, and had an equal
share of light and heat. The copperas
will keep the birds and worms from eating
, seed, One pound each of chloride Of
q d eopperas will soak seed enoush
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-20
ScrOfula, or Kings Evil,

is constitutional disease, corruption of the
blood, by which this fluid becomes vitiated,
weak, and poor. Being in the circulation, il
pervades the whole body, and may burst out
in disease on any part of it. No organ is free
from its attacks, nor is there one which it may
not destroy. The scrotuous taint is variously
caused by mercurial disease, low living, dis
ordered or unhealthy food, impure air, filth
and filthy habits, the depressing vices. and,
above all, by the vencreal infection. What
ever be its origin. it is hereditary in the con-
stitution, descending from parents to children
unto the third and fourth generation !" indeed,
it seems to be the rod Of Him who says, 81
will visit the iniquitics of the fathers upon
their children"
Its effects commence by deposition from the
blood of corrupt or ulcerous matter, which, in
the lungs, liver, and internal organs, is termed
tuberclcs in the glands, swcllings; and on
the surface, eruptions or sores. This foul cor
ruption, which genders in the blood, depresses
the energies of life, so that scrofuous constitu-
tions not only suffer from scrofuous COM
plants, but they have far less power to with
stand the attacks of other diseases conse-
quently, vast numbers perish by disorders
which, although not scrofulous in their nature,
are still rendered fatal by this taint in the
system. Most of the consumption which de-
climates the human family has its origin directly
in this scroiulous contamination and many
destructive diseases of the liver, kidneys, brain,
and, indeed, of all the organs, arise from or
are aggravated by the same cause.
One quarter of all our people are scrofulous;
their persons are invaded by this lurking in
fection, and their health is undermined by it.
To cleanse it from the system we must renovate
the blood by an Alternative medicine, and in
vigorate it by healthy food and exercise.
Such medicine we supply in
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-20
HIRED HELP.

Secure their good will by just and gen,
erous treatment. By proper management
they may be led 10 take an interest in the
work. A little praise will do more than
much scolding. 1t costs as much or more,
to board a ten dollar man, as one aSorth
fifteen dollars. A skifull man will save
tools, economize labor and time, much
more than the extra wages. Good help
is cheap at any price. Pay hired man
literally, and he will study your interests,
and stick by you through thick and thin.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-20
ACCOUNTS.

Keep regular account with each field =,
charging it with all expense and giving
credit when the crop is returned without
this it will be impossible to tell accurately
what crops or methods of treatment are
most profitable. Let all contracts with
hired men and others, with all sales and
purchases, be plainly recorded. 1t will
save trouble.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-20
GREAT WORK ON THE HORSE.
The Horse and his DiSeass.


BY ROBERT JENNINGS, VS..
Professor Of Pathology and operative Sar-
gerry in The Veterinary College Of Phil
adeiphia, ETC., etc.
UrLL TELL YoU ofthe origon history and distinctive
pean, Asaiic knrlcan and American
Horses, with the physical formation
and the beculiaries OF the nnimel.
aud how 10 ascertain his age py the
lumber and condition Of his teeth
Illustrated With numerous exp'ahs'o'
~ engfavings.
The Horse and his Diseases
WILL TELL Y0U OF Breeding, Breaking s,abling feed.
ing, grooming, shoeing. and the gon.
efal management Of the horse, with
The best modes of administering med.
cine also, how 10 treat biting Kick
ing, rearing, shyiRg, stumbling, crib
Bjtjug, Restlessness and other viess
10 which he is subject with nunor
ous explanatory cngnvingi.
The Horse and has Diseases
pILL 7EEL ron ofthe ,auses, symptoms and Trsst
mcnt Of Sttanges sofe Throat, Die
temper. Catarfh. Influenza, Bronchit.
tis fncumonia, Pleursy Broken Wind
Chronic Cough Roaring aud Whistns
Iampas, Sore Mouth and Ulcers, and
Decayed Teeth, with other diseases "
The Mouth and Respiratory Organs.
Tie Horse and h1S DiT0S5
WILL TELL YoU or tho causes symptoms, and Treat
ment Of Worms Bots, Cole, stfansu.
lation, stany concr tions, Rurtprss,
Palsy, DiarrhUa, Jaunaice, Hepatir
rhna Bloody Urine stones in the Kid.
neys and Bladder, inflammation, and
other diseases Of the Stomach, Bow.
els, Liver and Urinary Organs.
Tile Horse and his HiSdseS
WILL TELL YoY OF the causes, symptoms, and treat
nent Of Bone Blood and Bog, Spawn
Ring Bone swccne, strains, broken
Knees, Wind Gans, Founder, Sole
Bruise and Gravel Cracked HooA
Scratches Canker. Thrush, and Cornt
also, Of hcgrims, Vertigo, Epilcp,y
staegers, and other diseases oftho Rect
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-20
? u A S.

The Daniel O O'Rourke is the earliest va
riety. Sow in rows running East and
West, and when up, set high board on
the North side of each row to break off
winds, and reflect the sunshine; this will
forward them rapidly. Sow also Prince
Albert, Napoleon, and Champion of Eng
land, for a succession. The Champion is
best for general crop.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-20

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approved modes Of dressing and cooking
Beef and Pork also the best aud sim.
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rs You All tho various and most approved modes
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AYERS
Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla,

the most effcctual remedy which the medical
skill Of our times can devise for this every
where prevailing and fatal malady. 1t is COM
bincd from the most active rcmcdals that have
been discovered for the cxpurgation Of this foul
disorder from the blood, and the rescue of the
system from its destructive consequences
Hence it should be employed for the cure of
not only scrofula, hut also those other afec-
tions which arise from it, such as ERuPTivE
and SKIN DISEASES. Sr ASTHoNY's FrRE,
RosI or ERYsIrELAs, PMrLEs, PUsrULEs,
BLorCHrs, BLAINs and Bo1.s, TuMoRs, letter
and SALT RuEuM, SCALp HEAD, RrSGwoRM,
RnEuMATtsM, SYPHl1Irrc and MRRcURIAL DIS
EASES, DRopsY, DYSPEPSIA, DEDILITY, and,
indeed, ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING PROM VITA
TED or IMPURE BLoop. The popular belief
in " nnpuity Of tie blood" is founded in truth,
for scrofula is II degeneration of the blood. The
particular purpose and virtue Of this Sarsapa-
rilla is to purify and rcgcnerato this vital huid
without which sound health is impossible in
contaminated constitutions.