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STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.

MISS NJ. E. PEARSON
HAVING just returned from the City, would res
Ill pectfuly call the attention of the ladies to he
entire new stock of GOODS, consisting of ~
French and Straw MILLINERY, Embroi-
derles. &C.. which she will open on SATURDAY, "a
APRIL THE 18TH Please call at the Stone
Building, a few doors above the Va. Hotel.
ArriI O. 1891
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Members of Convention and Legis,atur

Members of Convention and Legislature.
There are eight members of the late Legisla-
ture who were also members of the Convention
at the same time There were six members O,
the Senate and two of the House of Delegates.
The members of the Senate were Lieut.. Gov
Montague, N. B. French, Wickham, Critcher
Garter and Stuart. The members of the House
of Delegates were Porter and Jas. Barbour.
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az We are indebted to COL Baylor for a
pamphlet copy of his speech delivered in the
State Convention on the LIST of March.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE FROM THE BOARD OF PUB.
IN Lie WORKS.-In compliance with the pro-
visions of act of the General Assembly passed on
the End April 1885, the Board Of Public Works Of Vr
gnia invite Sealed Proposals. to be opened on the 23d
May 1861, stating the lowest terms which the Su-
perintendence of the following named State Roads
will be undertaken from and after the 1st July next
namely:
Beverly and Fairmont Road, Farmont and Wheel
ing Road, Huttonsville and Huntersville Road Hun
tersville and Lewisburg Road, Mddlefork Turnpike
Road, Northwestern Turnpike Road, Junction Valley
Road, Ohio River and Maryland Road, ntaunton and
Petersburg Road. Southwestern Turnpike Road,
town Turnpike Road.
guilty to admit of it, proposals will considered
for the superintendent of than Road by the
same person The Board will decide upon the COM
potency and fitness of applicants, to which the
most satisfactory testimonials will be required and
every superintendent will be required to give bond
with ample security, conditioned for the faithful per-
Torrance Of his duties.
! By order of the Board of Public Works.
-e THOS. II. DE WITT,
Richmond, April 9. 1s61.-4t. Sec. B. P. W.
DUBLIC SALE OF A HOUSE AND LOT
i IN WILLIAMSVILLE. BATH CO.-In obedi-
ence to decree of the Circuit Court of Bath County,
rendered at its October term, $780, in the cause Of
VIM. B. Young, and Crawford Cochran against
VIM. NJ Dill. SHALL as commissioner, on SATURDAY,
THE 18th OF MAY next, proceed to SELL at public
auction, upon the premises. to the highest bidder,
TRACT OF LAND, containing 1877 Acres, upon
which there is a new and convenient DWELLING
HOUSE, which said Dill resides, adjoining the
lands of Mrs. LANCE and - Rogers, and was CON
veyed by David LANCE and wife to said Dill by deed
dated 7th day of January 1885, and duly recorded In
the Clerks Office of Bath County. The title to said
property is believed to be unquesionabe, but acting
commissioner, shall convey only such as is vested
in me.
TERMS Enough IN hand to pay costs of suit and
sale, and the balance upon credit of g. IL and Is
months from day of sale, the purchaser to give bonds
with approved personal security and vendors lien re-
tanned as ultimate security.
JOHN D. BROOKS Comm'r.
April 9, 1861-4ts.
GALE OF LAND.-In pursuance of a decree
y rendered in the cause of Blakemore's Admins
traitor against Jewett Messich, &C., depending in the
Circuit Court of Augusts County, will proceed, on
the premises, on SATURDAY, THE 9Th DAY OF APRIL
next to SELL at public sale to the highest bidder,
Sc Acres of Land, about % acres of which are
cleared, balance in timber The land is about miles
from Sangersvlle, adoins Henry Showalter and Har-
vey Site, is of fair quality, has it comfortable
Dwelling House and fine Orchard, and is well water
ed.
TERMS Costs of sale and suit in hand, balance
in equal insalmens at 6, H. Is and 80 MONTHS bear
ing interest, the purchaser to give bond, with su
cient personal security, and the title be retained
further security. N. K. TROUT, Com'r.
March S, 1860-tds.
POstnOnempnt.
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~ In no part of Virginia nerhans

"a In no part of Virginia, perhaps, have
the Secessionsts claimed to have more thor
oughly reversed public sentiment since the Con-
vention election, than in the vicinity of Norfolk
yet at an election held in Portsmouth on Satur-
day, the Union candidate for Mayor was elected
by over two hundred majority.
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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CONGRESS.
10 We are authorized to announce Hon.
John II. Harris candidate for reelection
to Congress from the District composed of the
counties of Augusta, Rockbridge, Rockingham,
Shenandoah, Hardy, Bath, Pendleton and High
land.
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THE SCIENCE OF WAR.

NJ EW BOOAS upon an OLD subject, compiled by
IN gentleman evidently sversed in the details
which he discusses.
These works are offered without ostentation or pre-
tension, and their quite opportune when
small volumes they will be found by military students
to contain information, the importance of which can
not be Overrated.
TACTICS for Officers of Infantry, Cavalry and Ar
tillery, arranged and compiled by L. V. BUcKHoLTz
Price, In muster, rs cents, or In pocket style 81.
| Infantry Camp Duty, Field Fortfcations, and
Coast Defence, by Capt. L.v. BucKHoLrz Price sc
cents.
Published by ]. W. RANDOLPH,
April 9, 1861. Richmond, Va.
DUBLIC SALE.-Actng under decree of the
Il Circuit Court of Augusta county made IN the
cause of Craun, &c, Benz Weller and Others, we
Will proceed, in Mt. Sidney, Friday, tho l0th day
OF nay neat. to sell, at public sale, to the high
est bidder, TWO LOTS designated as numbers IA
and 10, on one Of which there is GOOD BRICK
MANSION HOUSE, and other improvements and
being the property formerly occupied by J. G. Roller
TERMS Cost of sale in hand, balance in equal
instruments at s. -, and "a months, the purcha-
ser to give bond with good personal security and the
title TO be retained as further security.
H. w. SHEFFEY, r,
n. K TROUT, yum
April 9, ls61.-Rock. Reg copy.
+ AND FOR SAkE.-In pursuance of decree
IL of the Circuit Court of augusta County, render
ed at the November term, 1860, in the case Mccoy
vs. Keller al, will proceed TO sell, upon the prem
ises, to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY, THE 4rH
DAY OF MAY, 1851 Tract OF Land situated on Buffa-
10 Branch in Augusta County, containing about $50
Acres. This land sowned by, and now in the posses
sion of Jacob F. and John B. Keller and by them pur-
chased from Michael Bears Administrator.
TERMS Enough in hand to defray the costs of
suit and SALE and the residue on credit of g. IL and
Is months the purchasers giving bonds and approved
security and the title retained ultimate security
April 9, 1851. g. M. COCHRAN, Jr., Com'r
SOMETHING NEVER HEARD Of!
tTSszxAffCOEJ at CENTS 1Delaihes at 1219 cents,
~ Shawis and busters at 100, Watch Spring and
Cap Skirts so cents; Pms cents paper; Buttons,
cents for II dozen black and colOred Caters and
Morocco Bottles, rs cents; Slippers. 20 cents; Gen
temen Boots and Congress CATERS. $1.75; Men Shoes
and Brogans. rs cents Navy and Fancy Caps, so cts
Boys Caps, 25 cents splendid Drab and Black Soft
Hats at half price; Umbrellas, SO cents; splendid
Table Ocloths IS cents the cover style Carpets,
3719 cents. For fen aOeeks only.
NEXT DOOR TO THE vINDICATOR OFFICE.
SIGN OF THE RED FLAG.
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MRS. WINSLOW

An experienced nurse and female physician, has a
Soothing Syrup for children teethng, which greatly
gums reducing all lnfammation-will alay all pain,
and Is sure to regulate the bowels Depend upon it,
mothers 1t will to yourselves and relief and
health to your infants. Perfectly safe in all
% See advertisement in another column.
June 26. 1860.
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The Boston Evening Traveller understands
that well-known furniture dealer in that city
is now engaged in the manufacture of a set OF
parlor furniture for Hon. Mr.. Davis, OF Mississip.
pi the President of the Southern Confederacv.
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81 The Legislature adjourned sine die OF
Thursday last.
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THE MARKETS.
STAUNT0N MARKETS..
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Rsported BIZ p. N. Powell d Go.
RICHMOND MARKETS.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported forths Spectator By W. d. 70mDkins d Bro
RICHMOND. March 80, 1860:
FIOTIR-Raca;nts more liberal this week, both by
canal and railroad Wequote the market hrm' now
ever, with sales by dray loads, no shipping demand,
at ssA for Superfne and $715 for Extra. ,.,o
WHEAT-The offerings are small WIN safes OF
Red at Al .250l 371k. White 81 40@l.55
CORN-60@62.
OATS-35@4o. Dull; m,
nd nr;ces lower Glover $1.O0@l.10. Timothy
from 81 loo $1.15. Oats IS to 80 cts
BUTTER-Plenty and dull at l0@l5 for cooking,
5000 for table. f
PLASTER-$4 e..-.
GUANO-$62.50.
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The Way to Save Money.

We know that our readers will be glad to learn
how to save money these hard times. The sub.
scription year of the Spectator" will expire on
the 1st day of May, and those who postpone
payment beyond that date will be charged $3.50
whereas if they pay before that time, only $500
will be required. Those who wish to save the
sum of so cts. should pay between now and the
LIST of May. 1t is not often that an opportunity
presents to save 25-per cent of debt, and il
should not be allowed to pass unembraced.-
Come forward, pay up and save fifty cents.
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Officers of Augusta Fire Association.

Ohcers OF Augusta Fire Association.
On Monday night, the 1st inst, the following
gentlemen were elected officers of the Augusta
Fire Association
JAS. Fl. WATERS, Gapzain.
J. w, Handy, lst 1eukssant.
John Beck, 1st Engineer.
Robt. Booker, End
W. Matheny, Sd IS
FL. Heyer, 4th g
George Harlan, Secretary.
Geo. F. Flick, Treasurer.
John Doom, 1st Hose Director.
J. Steinbuck 2nd ss IS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

The people of Madison county, Va, at their
last Court adopted a resolution against sending
a Representative to Congress from that District.
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CARPETS AND MATTINGN,

CAKPETS AND MAI I1NOSs
TAPESTRY BRUSSELS, Super-Ingrain, Venetian
i and other Carpets. Plain and thick Canton Mat.
tinps. Floor and Table Oil Cloths, Continental Cur
tain Lace and Satin Damasks, just opened by
DAVIS A. KAYSER.
Staunton, April g. 1861.
nAVIS A. KAYSER has just opened nice
~ lot of French Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings
of new style.
Staunton, April 8, 1851.
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1ORE NEW GOODS.
nAVIS A. KAYSER

DAVIS "A. MA SEh
rs now receiving from the Southern Markets large
i and beautiful Stock of French, English and Amer
can DRY GOODS of the very latest importations.-
Many kinds of goods are very cheap and beautiful.
Staunton, April 9, 1861.
TTENTION WEST VIEW INFANT
N RY.-You are hereby ordered to meet at West
View on Saturday, the goth day of this month, "a
pri precisely at o'clock, p NJ, for State parade.
By order of the Captain,
B. F. SHUEY, o. 8.
April 9, 1s61.-2t-Vin. copy.
MERCHANTS, TEACHERS, FARMERS.
Nl and others, will find, usual a large stock of
Books, Stationery and Music at RANDOLPHS Book
Store and Bindery, Richmond, Va.
~ The best terms will be offered for cash. or to
punctual customers
Ann O
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POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed to THURSDAY, THl
18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1861.
April 9, 1861. N. K. TROUT, Com'r.
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AMUSEMENTe.

PIKE's OFERA.HoUsE Madame Fdb5rfs
B,Dgft-The fifth Of Madame Fabbrfs musi-
cal en-. .'ertainments, and last but one in the
city, VIII take place this evening at the
Opera-house, for her benefit, and from the
excellence Of the programme no less than
from the popularity Of the gifted artiste, we
feel secure in the prediction that she viii
have large audient'e. The programme en-
braces selections frou the operas which
will be given in costume with chorus and an
orchestra, and can not fSsA 10 prove very
effective. Fabbri is a fine lyric actress, aud
win be assisted by Adams, Roset,i and
Mulder, in such a manner as To- render the
entertainment one of the most agreeable Of
the season.
NATIONAL THEATER.-This is the third
evening of the engagement of Mr.. Collins.
the Irish comedian, who will appear with
songs in two of his favorite characters As
will be seen by the programme. To the ad.
mirers Of Celtic comedy, though we are not
among them, there is a rollicking, iovial,
sparkling humor in Collinslthat usually
draws most of his audience into sympathy
with him, and puts them in the best possible
spirits.
SMITH AND N1xoN's HALL.-Hooley and
Campbell's minstrels again appear before
Cincinnati public this evening at Smith &
NiXon's Hall, with their usual variety Of
songs, music, dancing and Ethiopian eccsn-
tricities.
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LAW REPORT.



HABEAs CoRPUs-Tzs Pstidoner demanded
70 RenfHeky "A Fuss N the CoWrt-hoHse,--
The application made ~ judge Carter, a
few days since, for the release Of Horny
Schwartz from custody BY tse SheTiG who
held him under a warrant from Governor
Dennison (as stated in former Feportl was
disposed Of yesterday. The Contt was Of
the opinion that the warrant was sufficient
authority 70 the Sheriff TO hold th6 party,
and ordered his delivery over TO the agent
q the state Of Kentucky, where Ae is
An application TO suspend execution Of
the judgment until the Supreme Court hed
an opportunity to examine the question:
was overruled.
When the prisoner was taken outside. a
disturbance commenced. An immense
crowd gathered in . short time, and, though
we did not hear Of any one being seriously
hurt, there was q great deal Of rough hand
ling; and, in 3 short time, Isaae Jacobs and
Samuel Wolf we're brought in by Deputy
SheriAs Hornung and Keek, charged with
interfering with the ofScers Of justice.
The accused parties were allowed TO tes-
tfy. Jacobs stated that the Coroner, having,
obtained q writ from another Court, asked
him 10 aid him, IF necessary in executing
it; and all hs did was to call on those pres
ent not to intsrfere with the Coroner.
Wolf said he was the cousia Of Schwartz,
and he wanted to have him delivered 10 the
CSrSAer.
After hearing other evidence, the Court
was of opinion that both these peFties were
guilty Of contempt of, Court; the testimony
showing that Wolf had takes. the most pFona-
nent part in the matter, be should be inn
prisoned for twenty days in The County Jail,
and Jacobs for ten days
The second writ Of ha5sas corpus was
issued by Judge Storer, but on asoertaining
that Judge Of the other Court had tried the
case, he dismissed the writ, and the prisoner
was left with the agent Of the State of Ken
lucky.
A rule was also issued agninst the Coroner
to show cause why heshouldnot be attached.
GRAND jury SwoRN.-The following were
sworn as a Grand Jury, before Judge Col.
Inns; A. Dirk, foreman, o. L. howard, Frank
Kraft, ]. A. Remely, Henry Ellrig, John
Pyfeld, ]. b. Wilson, T. w. Spencer, A.
Griffin, G. Hirst, Miles Williams, George
Potter, Jos. Darr, NJ. L. Williams, w. NJ.
Reybold.
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Important froni Texas.

NEW ORLEANS, April 2.-Texas advices
state that Colonel Ford was reliably informed
from Matamoras that General Ampudia with
1900 Mexicans, was sixty miles of, march
ing on Brownsville.
Ampudia had dispatched expresses with
placards and handbills announcing that
Texas rightly belongs to Mexico; that she
had no longer the support of the Federal
Government, and that now is the time to
retake her. Re endorsements in large num-
bers were rapidly coming to him.
Colonel Ford had ordered all the heavy
guns, ordnance and stores at Brazas Island,
to be immediately removed to the scene of
the anticipated difficulties.
The Mohawk arrived of Pass CaVello ,on
the Goth.
The CoatzOeeodleos has sailed with COO
troops.
The Empire City aud Star Of the Vest are
lying at Pass Orleans
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-03

SKETCH CLUB ExHIBITIoN.-The exhibition
of the Sketch Club, last evening, at Pixies
Concert.hall, was a very pleasant affair.
The hall was well filled, and the programme
was carried through, apparently, to the sat
isfaction of all. The entertainment COM
menced with an address, in rather playful
style, by Hon. A. G. W. Garter, giving
brief sketch of the history, objects, and
meetings of the Club. After this came a
tableau of some ten or twelve figures, repre-
senting Imperial Homage to Art" The
scene was well conceived, the costumes rich
and picturesque, and the postures expressive.
And of this may be said, as of all those
which followed, that it was, in design and
execution, artistic and complete. Two other
tableaux, representing Jacob and Laban, and
the Death Of Richard II, with songs and
music, made up the first part.
The second part opened with an original,
humorous, spiritualistic, Hudibrastic, Poe
etic poem "In Three DeOanters," by W. W.
Fosdick, ESQ.,; followed by a splendid tab
leau-Esther before Ahasuerus. The re-
naming tableaux were Massaniello, and
the Embarkation of the Pilgrims; which
were interspersed with music and songs by
members of the club. The whole closed
with distribution of sketches by lot on the
word Labor.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-03

The NEXT CoUEoIL.--The following is a
complete list of the next Council, with the
politics of each member. The first named
in each Ward was elected last year, with the
exception of Mr., Aupperle, who was chosen
to fill a vacancy occasioned by the resigna-
ton of Mr.. Jungclass; -.r
First Ward-James H. Walker, Dem;
James W. Fitzgerald, Dem.
Second Ward-Thomas A. Bosley, Amer;
II. A. Edwards, Rep.
Third Ward-Samuel B. Hirst, DEM; B.
W. Cunningham, Dem.
Fourth Ward-Wm. H. Glass, Dem; ]. F.
H. Greene, Dem.
Fifth WardTBenj. Eggleston, Rep; ]. Il.
Carter, Dem. ..
Sixth Ward-Jackson NJ. Noble, DEM;
Peter Savin, Dem.
Seventh Ward-Samuel Stokes, Repi A.
Eighth Ward-w. L. Manson, Dem; Jas.
Ashman, Dem.
Ninth Ward-o. Won Seggern, DEM: -
Warren, Dem.
Tenth Ward-David Baker, Rep F. Mayer,
Rep. .---.e
Eleventh ward-Alexander Aupperle,
Rep; Charming Richards, jr., Rep.
Twelfth Ward-H. Clearwater, Dem; -
Kleiner, Dem.
Thirteenth Ward-Dennis ]. Toohy, Dem,
DR.. G. L. Dougherty, Dem.
Fourteenth Ward-Thomas H. Weasner,
Rep, D. ]. Bean, Dem.
Fifteenth Ward-C, O. Whitson, Amer;
Theodore Marsh, doubtful politics.)
Sixteenth Ward-Wm. Craven, Dem; ]
A. Hayne, Dem.
Seventeenth Ward "A. W. Sprague
Ameri VIM. Scudder, Dem.
On Monday next the new Council will or
ganizs, when an Interesting hght over th'
clerkships Is expected. t41
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-
General Lane Deciarss HE Intention 10 USys
Upon Oregon ns Adoption qffke SoufherN
CoVedsraev's CbnsiifatioH--zns Idea Of
Abandoning Fort Monroe Ferer Enter-
toinsd-T1e Rsportsd Sai5ing foa Anglo
french Fleet lor fhs Ausrieen Ooasf Dis
credited ~ thc AdwtuistretioV- RwmOred
Ordering Of a VssssI 70 Fort SHntsr for
Major lndTssn and His Coplmdad-- The
Fort 10 bs BDaeuatsd This Weok-- The
Otksr Southsyn FoTts Not % BE- Disturbed.
, ,Sperhsman E6orts IN Higgina 10 Insure
4 LSs csssiOn--A Oouy d Eiaf TALKED Of.
WIvmSeror. April IA pfoposit,ou Isss
tsssn n, ade by the BaItiua0re ant OHM Rail-
Tsssh and b under the c0nsiferutiou Of the
Pogtofice, 70 change the schedule tme 90 az
TO seeure the arrivals Of the mails at Wash
iuptoa and the South earlier than now.
Sim Gar adyeataRes are 10 be secured To- TIM
West, The. change b 10 take effect on the
18th fost., provided The Southern lines ar
Gene-SI Lane, inst pseviOGs' TO leaving
New York for the Pacific, wrote to- friend
here, 81 eulF out Of politics, but shall COM
tinue to stand by tie right; Iwill urge the
Democracy Of Oregst % adoFt the ConstituL
tion of the CbnfedesAte States a. their plat
The bids for the new United States loan,
were or,ened sfssday. Atiout $50 coo, 600 were
bid for. The average feracccpteda bids was
about 93J<, and no other bid was accepted
below 90 17-ID0 The bids ranged from
A lester from flIe Secretary Of the Treas
ury to Collectors says, in consequence of the
control of the warehouses Of the Govern
mept. in ports o. south CeFOtina, Georfia
Alabama. MississiYpi Louisiana, Florida
and Texas having sbSen usurped, it is ina
practicable to oonts1ae the bonding of goods
for transportation TO those ports, and Col
lectOIs are instructed that no entries for
transportation in bend TO said ports can be
permitted.
The Posfs Washinstoh dispatch says the
question Of the reinforcement OF Sumter Is
still open, and re. enforcement is not con-
sidered improbable.
Proposals fo9 81, 100, O90'of the lean came
from Boston, and $26, ,0o1ee0 from New York.
NEW YoRK, April 2.-The', Tribune cOrTe-'
spondence says that General Scott has given
assurance that there hes never been any
idea entertained by the Administration Of
abandoning Fort Monroe.
The principles announced IN the inaugural
will not be abandoned, and If military me-
cessity be accepted as to Sumter, II will be
for reasons which will not be held to apply
elsewhere.
The World says that the Administration
discredits the reported sailing of.an Anglo
French feet for our coast. The Times says
it is reported that the PdtoRes-has been or
dered to Sumter to sake on board Anderson
and his command.
The other Southern forts are MOTTO be dis
turbed.
The Southern Commissioners have advised
JEFF. Davis that Sumter will be evacuated
this week.
Advices from Virginia say that the Seces-
sionists led by Hunter, Floyd, De Jarnette,
Mason and Ben. McOulloch, are makiug
superhuman efforts to carry that State. The
latter says some coup Getdt will be resorted
to as in Texas, if the Convention fails to
carry its point.