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Stannton Spectator* STAUNTON, VA. TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1860. i The STAUNTON SPECTATOR hav ing as large a circulation as any paper pub lished in Western Virginia, has no superior in this section ot country as an advertising medium. FOR PRESIDENT, TOXXIXT BELL, OF TENNESSEE. FOR VICE PRESIDENT, EDWARD EVERETT, OF MASSACHUSETTS. Clubs for the Canvass. With the view of enabling all to bave an op portunity of reading the "Spectator" during the present exciting canvass, we propose to send it to subscribers trom now till the Presidential E lection at the following low rates; No. Copies. Rates. A single copy, ■• .$0.50 Five copies, 2.00 Nine copies, 3.00 These low rates will enable the friends of the cause we advocate to subscribe the amount ne cessary to send the "Spectator" to any friends they may wish to have it during tbe canvass. — Clubs can be gotten up in every neighborhood. Those who are able should bave it sent to those who are not. A small sura would confer a great favor upon a large number. Subscribe and pre sent to your friends. The money must accom pany the order. Disunion Threatened. We have shown heretofore that the nomina tion of Breckiuridge tends directly to the elec tion of Lincoln, because it divides and weakens the opposition to him in the North. The Dem ocrats affirm that the conservative Union party ia so feeble iv the North tbat it can make but a futile effort in opposition either to the Demo cratic or Republican party in that section ot the country, and yet, whilst professing a desire to defeat tbe election of Lincoln, tbey adopt a poli cy for tbe canvass wbicb divides tbe Democratic strength in the North, and wbicb consequently tends directly to the election of tbe tf lack Re publican candidate. If they be sincere in tbeir expressed desire to defeat the Republican?, tbey have committed a blunder for wbicb there is no excuse, and an error which tbey will never be able to retrieve. It tbey are not sincere, and tbeir professions are false and hypocritical, they are not worthy the support of good and honest men and pure patriots. If tbey were looking to' tbe preservation of tbe Union and the defeat of ihe Republicans, they must have been struck with mental blindness, for they adopted a policy just the contrary of that which common sense would dictate. They should bave remained united instead of dividing tbeir i should bave streugthed instead of weakening it. If Lincoln should not be elected, it will not be tbe fault of the Breckinridge wing of tbe De mocracy, for that is rendering him all tbe as sistance in its power. If Lincoln be defeated, Breckinridge, as the representative of bis sup porters, can truthfully address bim as Macbeth did tbe obtrusive ghost of Bauquo—"shake not thy gory locks at me, thou canst not say I did it." No, Lincoln, if defeated, will not reproach tbe Breckinridge party, wbicb is playing into bis hands. His defeat, if it can be effected in spite of tbe assistance rendered bim by the Breckinridge party, will be due to the efforts of the supporters of Bell and Douglas. Whilst the friends of Breckinridge in the North will not vote for even a Democrat to effect the de feat of the Black Republican candidate, we be lieve tbe suppotters of the Union ticket, with the patriotic purpose of defeating Lincoln, will give their votes to Douglas in those States which tbey will not be able to carry for Bell and Ev erett, and whkh tbey can prevent Lincoln from carrying by so doing. What a contrast of pat riotic action will be thus presented! The friends of Bell and Evtrett sacrificing their chosen can didates, and severing the bonds of party attach ment, to vote for a Democrat to prevent the e lection of Lincoln, whilst tbe supporters of Breckinridge, though Democrats themselves, will not agree to vote for a Democrat to effect that result; but, on tbe contrary, do all in tbeir power to prevent the Democrats from carrying those States, and, consequently, all they can to give tbem to tbe Black Republican candidate. This they will do, too, whilst affirming that the election of Lincoln will result in a dissolution of tbe confederacy, and yet claim to be good Union men. Their actions do not acoord with their professions. They should remember that "ac tions speak louder tban words," and that the people will jadgj tbem by tbeir actions and not tbeir professions. If tbey desire the preservation of the nation ality of the Democratic party they have commit ted an egregious and fatal blunder —they bave adopted a policy which will not only sectional ize it, but sap the foundations of its strength.— Tbeir true policy evidently was to strengthen their party in the North where it had been weakened by the errors, follies and corruptions of this administration, and by the blunders of tbe one which preceded it. If the tactionists or Breckinridge party persist in their policy, the Democratic party will be ruined for all time.— For it will be weakened in the South, and be t completely destroyed in the North. The Dem ocrats of tbat section will never again affiliate with the Democrats of the South. Tbey will be separated forever by an impassable gulf.— The Democracy of the Sou Lb will be a mere sec tional party, seeking a dissolution of the Union. The secession or Breckinridge party of the South, are even now led and guided by Disun ionists. Disunionists are the commanders aud file leaders, and every disunionist South of Ma son and Dixon's line is marching with traitorous step beneath the Breckinridge banner, antici pating with eagerness the speedy arrival of the time when they will unfurl the black banner of treasonable rebellion. They are now engaged in preparing the minds of the people for it.— They are using every effort to convince the peo pie that the election of Lincoln would be an c vent justifying robellion. The people are not so easily seduced from their honest patriotism.— Tbey feel tbat it would be well to have a few of the most active disunionists North and South hung as high as flaman. If an example were made of a few of tbem it would have a most salutary effect. It is time the people were speak ing in thunder-toaes in condemnation of such traitors. They should determine, as did Gen. Jackson, that the * Union must be preserved." Will They St. ck ? The questions which are now puzzling tbe minds of the Democrats of this Stats are, "Whether they will como together," and if so, "Whether tbey will stick ?" We iicve as much doubt about it as Paddy had about his postage stamp. After giving it a lick of his tongue and sticking it on the letter, he wrote above the stamp, "Paid, if tha d n thing stieksr We would advise them to get a good spppiy of "Starr's Chemically Prepared Glue" by tbe Mtfa' of August, that they may try its virice io mak tbe "thing mmmV Smith and Leake. It is well for Ex-Gov. Smith and Hon. Shel ton F. Leake tbat they very prudently acted upon the maxim of Falstaff, that ''discretion is the better part of valor," for tbey are both so very vulnerable that Dr. Moffet would have demol ished them if they had made such an assault up on the Douglas party as they had purposed be fore witnessing the spirit and strength of the Douglas party of this county, "whose power ter rified tbe glance its magnificence attracted."— They are the very last Democrats in tbe State who should presume to teach Democrats their duty, for neither of them hesitate to oppose the organization of their party when by so doing his chances of getting into office are improved, and never fail to accept all the aid of party organi zation when it will assist him to promote his own k pers»nal aggrandizement. Both hold seats in Congt ess at this time by running in opposition to the regular candidates of their party. In 1855, in the canvass between Wise and Flournoy, Ex-Gov. Smith refused to support the Democratic candidate. In tbat year he was a candidate for Congress his own hook," refusing to submit to tbe decision of a Demo cratic Convention. He was then leaning affec tionately upon the arm of much abused "Sam," and kindly whispering in bis ear that his "plat form contained a great deal of good Democratic doctrine." In 1857 he was again a candidate foKJongress "upon his own hook" in opposition to the Wishes of bis party, as is shown by the fact that tbe Democrats of Orange county in meeting as sembled passed a resolution "discarding his pre tensions as a Democratic candidate," and throw off all allegiance to bim.. In 1859, he was again a candidate for Con gress on bis "own hook," spurning the action of tbe Democratic Convention, and running in op position to its nominee. The position he now occupies he gained in tbat excited contest. Leake obtained his seat in Congress in the same way—by running against the regular can didate of his party. He, too, whilst a candi date, refused to say a word in favor of the Dem ocratic candidate for Governor. He left Letcher to "hoe bis own row." Notwithstanding these facts, these gentlemen came here to teach Dem ocrats whose consistency has been "without va riableness or sba4ov of turning" the course they should pursue. What eonsnmraafe preemption! What brazen effrontery! Ifr. Smith epokp $8 hour and yet did not dare to attack the character or record of Johjj pell.— Tbat it was not from any indisposition to find fault with tbe Union ticket is evidenced by tbe fact that be was so anxious to assail it tbat he went as far back as tbe year 1839 to find a blot in the political record pf Mr. Everett. He failed to tell the audience tbat it was the year suc ceeding that date tbat be acquired bis fame as a political stump speaker in traversing tbe State and speaking earnestly and eloquently in advocacy of tbe election of that "sweet little fellow" —as he affectionately termed him—that notorious Freemler— MAßTlN VAN BUREN, who had voted in the Convention to frame a Statp Con stitution for New York, in favor of giving ne groes the right of suffrage. Iv speaking of Mr. Everett, he said that he was one of tbe most talented, learned and accomplished men in this country, and that he was the '■'most admirable man in hisrecent indications whom he ever knew.'''' It is this "most admirable man in his recent in dications" that ia the candidate, and not the man of 1839. If he must be held responsible for his error of that period, what would become of Ex tra Billy, if tbe same rule were applied to him for his course at a later period ? We wonder if Messrs. Smith and Leake were aware tbat their candidate for the Presidency does not distrust Mr. Everett at all, but, on the contrary, endorses him as "noble and true." As late as 1859, John C. Breckinridge, in tbe Hall of the House of Representatives in Kentucky ? used the following language whilst speaking ot the sound and reliable men of the North : "Tbere is another element at the North, not large, but noble and true. It consists of the scattered cohorts of the old Whig party, of men like EVERETT, Choate, and their associates, whose conservatism, culture and patriotism re belled against the Republican alliance." Of Mr. Leake's speech it is not necessary to speak, for all, so far as we have heard any ex pression, concur in the opinion that it was a failure, and differ only in the manner of ac counting for it. Tbe mo3t charitable apology offered for him is that the adoption of the reso lution of compromise prevented him from mak ing the speech be had intended. Neither did any damage to Bell or Douglas. Dr. Moffet could have crushed them both as easily as a shell-bark nut. John A. Harman, Esq. Fearing tbat our report of his remarks at the meeting of last week might make the impression on tbe minds of some persons that be has been a disunionist, John A. Harman, Esq., has re quested us to say that the disunion sentiments which he had uttered, and wbich he retracts, were delivered in the midst of the great ex citement consequent upon the abolition raid of John Brown; and that they were such as he, in his cooler moments, disapproved. He wishes it to be understood that he is now, as he has been heretofore, a Union man. New Shoe Store. We called in at the "New Shoe Store" just opened upon Main Street by Mr. Lyman R. Blake, aud were astonished to find that he could sell goods in his line of business so very low.— If we had not had a personal acquaintance with bim, we would bave supposed that he was en gaged in selling Boots and Shoes which had been stolen, or wbich had been manufactured out m stolen leather. Persons calling upon him will find him gentlemanly, pleasant and agreeable, and be astonished at the cheapness of his boots and shoes. He will take especial pleasure in waiting upon the ladies who may call to see his stock. Both Bad Enough. It is difficult to tell who has the best claim to the paternity of the Breckinridge ticket, Yancey or Buchanan, and equally as difficult to know which is the more odious. Tbe one is a Disu nionist, acd the other a corrupt and disgraced man. If of the one or the other, or of both, it is equally unworthy the support of the people.— The people do not desire Disunion, Revolution and civil war, nor do tbey desire a perpetuation of the corruptions and abominations'of the present Administration. Is not tbe Breckinridge ticket but simply the residuary legatee of Buchanan's corrupt and extravagant administration? j $_W~ The Doughs party in the recent StaUr Conventions in Pennsylvania and New Jersoy ■re&ise to affiliate with the Breckinridge party| upon any terms. Have they less back-bone in ihie State i STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER. Why Disnnionists Support Breckinridge. By reading the following trom disunion papers oar readers will see with what motive disnnion ists support the secession ticket. The "Camden Register," published in Alabama, the State of M?. Yancey, says: "We run up our flag to-day for Breckinridge and Lane, tbe Democratic nominees for Presi dent and Vice President of tbe United States. — We have unwaveringly contended for the last ten years that it would be better (for all con cerned) to make two, or more, distinct govern ments of the territory comprising the United States of America —and that such will ultimate ly be done, there can be no sort of doubt; but it should be done with fairness and justice to every section of the Union ; and believing that the party to which we belong ia the only re liable one to carry out this measure, and to se cure to our own section all ber rights, we intend to battle for its principles to the fullest extent of our abilities." What do the friends of "the only national party" candidates think of that ? The Register thinks tbat it "would be better for all concerned to make two or more distinct Governments"— "or more" is well pnt in—"of the territory com prising the United States of America," "and be lieving that the party to which it belongs is the only reliable one to carry out this measure" it throws itself with might and main into the Breckinridge camp! But here is still another Breckinridge paper on tbe nature of tbe present canvass that is, if possible, yet more significant and suggestive of the real modus operandi by which the running ot Mr. Breckinridge may be made to accomplish the object desired. We quote as follows from the Montgomery Mail, a secession paper pub. psbed at the capital of Alabama, and one of the leading Breckinridge journals of that State: "Run three Presidential tickets against Lin coln, theieby giving Lincoln the best'chance for election. After Lincoln is eleoted, some South ern communities—most of them, perhaps refuse to }et a Postmaster, appointed under his Administration, take possession of the office.— Then the United States authorities will be in terposed to 'enforce tbe laws.' Then the United States authorities will either be shot down, or they will shoot somebody down. Then the peo ple of the community will rise up against tbe United States Goyernojept, and WdJ be sustained by neighboring communities, until civil war, with all its horrible butcheries, envelops tbe land in a shroud of blood and carnage!" Tax of Office-Holders. To aid tbe election of Lincoln—for that is the effect—tbe present pure, patriotic, and honest Administration has levied a tax upon £.11 the of fice-holders at Washington, at tbe rate of 2)4 per cent, of their salaries, which must be paid, or the bead of tfte recusant wiii be cut off. The list of subscription for the support of Breckin ridge and Lane is headed by the Secretary of the Interior with the sum of five hundred dollara. — What would the purer Presidents of other and better day<? think of a proceeding of that kind ? Now, the president stqqps to make a political stump speech, and taxes the poor clerks 2K per cent, of their salaries to support the factions wing of the Democracy. Under Democratic rule, we have beeu going from bad to worse, and will so continue, unless tbe people put them out of power. Southern Literary Messenger. We have received the August number ot this excellent periodical, which should be taken by every man who wishes to encourage Southern Literature. The August number contains "The marriage of Pocahontas," by Wyndham Robert son, Esq., one of tbe most talented and eloquent men of the State; "The Funeral of Hon. Mr. Brooks, of South Carolina;" "Love in the Coun try ;" "The Rain Storm;" Pun from North Car olina ;" "The River," by J. D. Stockton; "Civil Liberty," by W. S. Grayson, of Miss.; "Song— Jenny Blossom," by Fannie Feilding, of Nor folk, Va.; "A Week in the great smoky Mount ains," by R. of Tennessee; "American Institu tions ;" "Repentance," by Acmel; "Tbe Knight of Espalion," a romance of tbe 13th century. The New York Herald. The New York fferald which now seems to favor tbe election of Breckinridge, and which is engaged in trying to make the impression that there is no chance for Bell in the South, as late as the Cth of this month said that Ex-Gov. Wise was afraid to oppose Bell "because tbere was a political revolution in progress at the South and because there is a UNION TICKET in the field which will sweep halt tbe Southern States, including, probably, Virginia itself." Is not the Berald, by its advocacy of Breck inridge, trying, by that means, to promote the election of Lincoln ? It will be remembered that it supported Fremont's election in 1856. §3jF" We hope that none of our readers will fail to read tbe article on the first page of this number, entitled : "Tbe Four Great Parties— Their Relative Position and Policy." It will furnish them food for thought and reflection.— The Douglas men will see that tbey are pecu liarly interested in heeding the wise oounsel it contains. Republican Pole cut down. A few of tbe abolition disciples of the notori ous Underwood, who bad been driven from the State, on the 4th of July raised a Lincoln and Hamlin pole inOccoquau, Priuce William coun ty, which tbe excited citizeus, on Friday last, cut down. IST* It has been estimated that, in the com ing election, Douglas will receive about 1.500,- --000 votes in tbe Union, and that Breckinridge will receive about 400,000. Tbere is but little doubt in our mind that Douglas will receive at least twice as many individual votes as Breckin ridge. Gov. Wise and Douglas. It will be remembered that in 1858 during the canvass between Douglas and Lincoln, Gov. Wise wrote a letter to Douglas approving of his course, and regretting that he could not leave Virginia as he was then its Chief Magistrate, to go to Ill inois to stump the State for him. Abolition Incendiarism. A few abolition incendiaries are creating great excitement in the Northern part of Texas, by burning the houses of the citizens. The expul sion of three abolitionists on the 3rd of this month is supposed to be the inciting cause of tbeir crimes. ISP The Bangor Whig states tbat the Com pany engaged in taking out goods from the wrecked steamer Hungarian obtained from five to six hundred dollars' worth per day. The wreck is full of bodies, some of which can be seen at low water, and tha sight is represented as extremely distressing. Rev. Dr. Spring. Oa Sanday last—day before yesterday—Rev. Dr. Spring, of New York, preached a sermon on the 50th anniversary of his ministry, and of his services in the Church of which he is Pastor, and wbich is the only one in which he has ever officiated. §3jp* The friends of Douglas in Maryland have called a State Convention to be held on the 16th of August, in Baltimore, to nominate a full Douglas electoral ticket. ff The "Great Eastern" will go to Old Point Oomfori on the 3rd of August and be ready for exhibition ou tbe 4th. §s§r° The Douglas men are taking steps to have a regular Douglas ti<Jket in Florida. The Civil War in Syria. Bkibot, June 21.—Zableh has fallen! The last stronghold of the Christians bas been taken, plundered and burnt. The Christian army has been annihilated, and the Christian power, which has for ages compet ed with the Druses, has been crushed. Tbe fleet lay quietly at anchor in the harbor of Bei rut, while Zableh was besieged, sacked and laid in mine—and the Consuls General, who have hitherto been so potent and mighty, bave held daily and nightly consultations in vain. The desolation of the "goodly Lebanon" was decreed and the besom of destruction has laid it waste. The butchery of the remainder of tbe one hun dred and fifty thousand Christians is a sad thing to contemplate. The United States Consul bas repeatedly earned the Americans of their danger, and in formed them that a residence in tbe mountains is no longer safe. As an illustsation of the manner in which the desperate forlorn hope of the Christians behaved in this last battle, in which about 7,000 Druses and Arabs were engaged in tbe siege, I will re fer to one case only at present. Tbe Druses had gained the suburbs of the town, and had succeeded in setting fire to abont a score of houses, when the Christians rallied and drove them out npon the plain. The Druses were led by a most ferocioos and bloodthristy chief, Kange el Amad. In the Christian army was a lad of fourteen years of age, who deter mined to die in defence of his home. He rushed into the ranks of the enemy, and, shooting the chief, fell pieced by spears and bullets. The chief was killed and the little hero shared bis grave. The destruction of Sldon has just been report ed. Two thousand and five hundred Christians are said to have been killed by Moslems and Druses. This intelligence requires confirmation, and is not generally credited, w Buchanan Prefers Lincoln. Hon. John Forsyth, of Alabama, states posj tively, upon the authority of a Senator of the United States, that thei President would not "hesitate an instant to vote for Lincoln in op position to the Democratic nominee" (Douglas.) He says i "He is no longer tbe Democratic President.— He has rebelled against tbe party which, in an evil hour, made him what he is. He has de serted with his Democratic uniform on his back and Democratic commission in his pocket. He is a deserter, and we say, 'shoot hjm,' We have the testimony of % Southern Senator, given to'us within 9 week, and tbat Senator not friendly to Douglas, that Mr. Buchanan wonld not hesitate an instant to vote for Lincoln in opposition to the Democratic nominee and tbe man with drew fofir years ago to make him President.— The Democratic party is no longer responsible for his apta. He b&8 m*de his bed with the mutineers—let him lie there. His sands of of fice are fast running out, and he will leave his chair detested by the Democratic party as its worst and bitterest enemy." Is it not evident that the Administration is using every effort to bolster up Breckinridge in the North, that Douglas may be defeated, and Lincoln elected ? Breckinridge is used by tbe President as the cat's paw was by tbe monkey— he will rake the chestnuts out of the fire for Buchanan and the Disupionists to craok at th§ir pleasure. He will thus gratify the revenge of the President, and furnish the Disunionists tbe pretext they desire. Prince of Wales. The Prince of Wales is now in Canada, and will in a short time be in the United States. — As our readers, especially the ladies, will have some curiosity to know something of his person al appearance, we give the following: The Piince, although youthful looking, is a well proportioned ana certainly a pleasant look ing young man. He is about medium height and ot a fair complexion, with brown hair and particularly brilliant hazel eyes. He has much about tbe formation and character of bis face, and particularly in its prevailing expression, which reminds one of his august mother. As he will be "only 19 years old" ou the 9th day of ifoyemtjer next, he is "o'er young to marry yet." Tbe visit of this prince suggests the anecdote told of William IV., whilst on a visit to this country, before be came to his estate. While in New York, the Prince called at a barber's shop to be shaved. Wheu the opera tion was completed he stepped up to the barber's pretty wife, who chanced to be present, and giving her a kiss, remarked, "There now, you can say you have been kissed by one of the Royal family." The barber choosing to receive this as an insult, seized the Prince, and helping him out of the shop with bis foot, exclaimed, "There, now, you can say that yoff have received a royal kick trom a freeman. Jt is Verily So, The Richmond "Index" says that the sup porters of Breckinridge have no hope of his e lection, and that, in fact, they do not desire it, but are anxious for the election of Lincoln. It says: "The men of the cotton States who have "pre cipitated this revolution," have no expectation of the election of Breckinridge, or of any other conservative man, by the House or by any oth er agency; and the better opinion is that but few of them desire any such result. The sign? are not to be mistaken, tbat they desire the election of Lincoln, that they may hasten the "inevitable hour"—a dissolution ot the Union— for which they have long been anxiously wait ing. The evidences in support of this assertion are numerous and convincing. We shall pre sent some of them hereafter." It also says: "It is urged, as an objection to the support of Mr. Douglas, that he was voted for by the mi nority States —that nearly all the certain Dem ocratic States were against him in Convention. "The objectors should recollect that without a united party tbere are scarcely auy certain Democratic States in the Union. The friends of Mr. Breckinridge will soon find that but few of the States are certain for him." It is evident tbat the vote of the whole South ought to be concentrated upon Bell and Everett. * 'Standing by Principle." It will be seen from the following letter of Daniel S. Dickinson to a resident ot Long Island that he would not approve of such a union of the Breckinridge and Douglas men as is contem plated by Democrats of this State. He would have been inflexibly opposed to the compromise resolution adopted by both wings ol the party here ou Monday week. He is a supporter of: the Breckinridge ticket. Though the Demo- ; crats here may not be less opposed to "gamblers and tricksters," yet they are not equally deter mined upon "standing by principle and abiding the consequences." Here is the letter : Binghamfton, July 12, 1860. '■''Dear Sir: —l see no way for the National Democracy but to support Breckinridge. The party bas fallen into the hands of gamblers and tricksters. To get up a fusion ticket would on ly perpetuate their corrupt influence, and I am for standing by principle and abiding the conse auences. Yours truly, DANIEL S. DICKINSON." "Pierpont Potter, Esq., %__f° We publish to day the advertisement of John Wilcox & Co., ot Richmond, Virginia.— Theirs is a Southern enterprise, and as such we recommend it to those of our readers who wish to discriminate in favor of Southern Manufac tures. ~ l^ ggf* We would call the attention of grazer 8 and feeders of stock to the fact that tho firm of Robertson & Brownlee, Richmond, Va., has been changed to Robertson & Grills. We would commend tbem to tbe patronage of the public. jgf° Gov. Letcher and tbe military Company F., of Richmond, will pass through this place on a special train to-night, on tbeir way to the White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier. Mrs. Susan Decatur, (relict of tbe late Com. Stephen Decatur, of the U. 8. Navy,) died in Washington, on the 21st inst., in the 84th year ot her age. ygT We would be pleased to receive con tributions from "R" whenever it will suit his convenience, or accord with bis pleasure to send tbem. For the Spectator. From Washington, Chances of a Coalition in New York—lmport ance of a Combination — Course of the Disun ionists—Business at the various Committee Booms, etc. Washington, July 28lh, 1860. Messrs. Editors: —The rumor that « coalition of all the anti-Republican elements would be effected in the State of New York, bas obtained a pretty wide circulation here; but, as yet, not a word relative to it, has been received by ei ther of tbe Executive Committees, and it is prob able that if anything of so much importance, had aDy foundation, some one of them would certain ly have had an intimation of it. Yet notwith standing this, and after such a man as Daniel S. Dickinson says there is no hope for a union with the Douglas party—which is the same as saying that Breckinridge cannot carry a single North ern State; and after that death dealing epistle— the Douglas Address—yet they are loth to give up the Empire State into the hands of Bell, rather than Lincoln should be elected. For evident it is, that the vote must be cast for one of these two, if tbere be not speedily a union between these two "wings of harmony." And what tends to make it more uncertain that there has been any understanding whatever, be tween the three parties, is that no Bell and Ev erett man would submit himself or his princi ples to the conditions he is obliged to come under, if he attempts to unite with the Locofo cos just at this time. The course generally thought to be laid out by the Breckites is simply this, —they acknowledge that Lincoln will receive the mass of eleotoral votes in the non-slaveholding States, and tbat Breckinridge will, probably, receive a majority of the electoral votes in the slave States—insin uating in tbe broadest terms that ench a man as John Bell, or Stephen A. Douglas, had no con nection with the presidential campaign. Qr, tbat those who vote for any £ther tban the sec tionalist Lincoln, or. the Disuhiohist Breckin ridge, abuse their elective franchise, by throw ing away their votes. But if there M apy truth in "the signs of the tiipes," vye think there cannot be found a set of creatures destined to be more disappointed tban these same Locofbcos. For only let things con tinue to progress as they have done for tbe past month, and the election of Bell and Everett— and by no inconsiderable majority-«-will be in evitable. The friends of $h? cause in New York ftnd in Pennsylvania are confident of their in creasing strength and numbers, And letters are daily pouring in from eminent men throughout the country, to members of the Executive Com mittee in this city, showing almost to a certainty tbaL the struggle will eventually lie between Bell and Lincoln. And so long as we have these high hopes and anticipations, it is evident that they will not be sacrificed to elect either Breckinridge or Doug las. Tbe Douglas Executive Committee are now busily engaged in sending out a new article in the way of political literature. They are having over a hundred thousand copies of a tract called "Lincoln and his Record." They have neither spared time nor expense in pub lishing and distributing this, as they look upon it as one of their first campaign documents.— While the Breckinridge Committee are prepar ing, it is said, an address on the Territorial ques tion, in opposition to tbe vie\ys of Judge Poug las. This Committee of late have been em ployed in sending off tbe speeches of Marshall aud Hallet (combined) delivered on the night of the serenade to Breckinridge. There has been a general lack of business for the past day or two, at tbe rooms of the Bell and Everett Com mittee. Bnt this, however, was ooly occa sioned by the delay in printing, and they expect by Monday or Tuesday next, to have ready for distribution upwards of a hundred thousand of the National Address of tbe Committee; a copy of which will be placed in the hands of every citizen of tbe United States, whose address can be obtained. Philo. Yancey at Charleston. The following extract is taken from an "ad dress of the National Democratic party of tbe State of Alabama to the National Democratic Convention at Baltimore," "}t was also stated in the newspapers pub lished in Charleston at the time of the Conven tion, that William L. Yancey, while addressing a large audience in that city, said "there bad just been a meeting of tbe delegates of eight Slates at St. Andrew's Hall, a place which the pen of the future historian may yet write a sec ond Mall of Independence" —that three cheers were then proposed for a Southern Confederacy, and the speaker paused until they were given ; and finally, when ibis new convention adjourned, it was to meet in Richmond, thereby cutting loose from the National Democratic party alto gether, as any one would naturally suppose.— All this was under the leadership of William L. Yancey, and bis past political movements gave additional weight to acts and declarations sig nificant in themselves. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL JOB PRINTING, OF EVERY VARIETY, EXECUTED WITH NEATNESS Jk DESPATCH AT THE "SPECTATOR" JOB PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT, Stone Building, Augusta St., STAUNTOLT, VA. LARGE STOCIToF JOB TYPE! GEEAT VARIETY OF NEW & FANCY TYPE ! BRONZE 8c COLORED PRINTING I will be done in a style equal to the best City Work. HAVING made a large addition to the "Spectator Job Office," it is now one of the best in the State, and all varieties of Job Work can be done in the very best and most satisfactory manner on very short notice. 85F* It is furnished with a great variety of new and Fancy Type. 12F~ We are now prepared to execute all kinds of Printing, such as Posters, Sale Bills, Blanks, Circulars, School Reports, Cards, Checks, Notes, Letter Heads, Bill Heads Labels, Pamphlets, Programmes, Visiting Cards, Wedding Cards, Invitations &c, in the very best style, on moderate terms. BLANKS.— CIerks, Sherifi's, Lawyers, Consta bles, Merchants, and business men generally, are re spectfully informed that every kind of Blank they may need can be had, at the shortest notice, at the Spectator office. HF 1 Sand in your orders and they will be promptly attended to. NEW SHOE STORE. I TAKE this opportunity of informing the citizens of this county that I have opened a BOOT _-_*__ AND SHOE STORE in Stauuton. on Main f■] St.. near the Union Hal!, between Woods & I Gilkeson's Store and Bickle's Corner, where an excellent assortment of all kinds of Boots and Shoes will be kept. As I get my stock directly from the manufacturers I am enabled to sell them cheap for cash, and am determined to sell them as low as I possibly can. 1 have but one price, and that so low as to astonish most people. I will keep on hand all kinds of Ladies' Shoes and Slippers, Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes, and Boots and Shoes for Servants Call and examine my stock and prices. Perfect sat isfaction is guaranteed. LYMAN R. BLAKE Staunton, July 31, iß6o— tf. SCHOOL AT AUGUSTA next Session of this School will commence the 2nd Wednesday in September, and end about the 20th of June, Common English _ or . __ Higher English '.".'.'.'.'.'.*.".*. 30 oo Mathematics and Languages 35 00 Incidental •••... . Charges in every instance from' time of enterina to end of session. REV. WM. BROWN 1 ug l 0 WM. CRAWFORD, S. B. FINLEY, ESQ., J. Trustees J. C. McCUE, '•'M'OMees. I. J. PARKINS, I July 31,1860.—tf. J NOTICE.-Ran away from the subscriber about the lst of July, a light bnndle COW, low in or der, and one horn slightly broken off. Any informa tion which will lead to her recovery, will be thankful ly received by j. WAyT _ July #1, IB6o— 3t. JUST RECEIVED.-* lot of fine SHIRTS made to order. Also m assortm9nt of Collars and Linen Handkerchiefs. ROANE k ALBY North Wing V&. Hotel StaußtOH, July 31,1860. . H r^T? SMOKING a tine article of Lynchourg Smoking Tobacco. Also Gravely'a flue cured Smoking Tobacco. J. R. EVANS Staunton, July 31,18(50. . NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SALE OF VALUABLE REAL AND PER SONAL ESTATE, at public auction—INCLU DING NEGROES, HORSES, CATILE, dbc.—By vir tue of a deed of trust executed to me by John Dun dore, on the 26th day of January, ISSB, and of record in the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Rocking ham, I shall, on Friday, the 17th day of August next, in the town of Port Republic, in said county, at the late residence of said Dundore, dec'd., proceed to sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder, the following property viz: A certain TRACT OF LAND, on the South East side of South River, opposite the town of Port Republic, and adjoining the lands of Stephen Harnsberger, all cleared. Also, a Tract of Wood land, on the same side of said river, containing about 60 Acres, adjoining the lands of Palmer, Harris and others. Also the following HOUSES AND LOTS, situated in Port Republic, viz: The House and Lot in which Mrs. Eddins resides. A Lot and Stable on bank of South River. The House and Lots attached, in which said Dundore resided. One Lot .containing one acre, adjoining the lots of N. K. Trout and otners. The House and Lot occupied by Jonathan Bateman at the time of the execution of the deed aforesaid. The "North River Mill Seat," at the lower end of said town. Also, the following Negro Slaves, viz: Mote, a boy about 14 years of ag3; Mary, seven years of age; Ann, 27 years old, and her two children. Also, Cattle, Hogs, Horses, Cows, Farming Imple ments of every description, Growing Crops, and Household and Kitchen Furniture. Terms accommodating and made known on day of sale. The title to all the above property is believed to be unquestionable, but selling as Trustee, I shall convey only such title as is vested in me by the deed of trust aforesaid. A. B. I RICK, Trustee. July 31, iß6o.—tds. A FINE TRACT OF FAUQUIER LANID FOR SALE. —I will offer for sale on the premi ses on Tuesday, the 28th August next at the late resi ! dence of George Nelson, (if fair, if not on the next ' fair day) his FARM containing about 1000 Acres. This farm lies on the road from Warrenton to Beal ton Station—4 miles from the former and 6 from the latter named station on the Orange k Alexandria Railroad, and 4 miles from the Fauquier White Sul phur Springs, adjoining the lands of Lewis Shumate, Richard Payne and others—about one-fourth of it is well timbered—ail is well watered and fenced and is very productive in all kinds of grain and grasses.— Tbehuildings are comfortable. This farm is ausoeptible of easy division in two or three farms of almost equal size with plenty of wood acd water on each, TERMS;—About One-fourth in cash, the residue in three annual payments. Possession given on the day of sale. If preferred by the purchaser a portion of the money will not be wanting for several years. The manager of the farm will show it to any one wishing to lpok at it. L. P. NELSON, June 19. IB6o.—tds. -Ex'or of George Nelson. POSTPONEMENT—The above sale is postponed to Wednesday, September the 12th. L. P. NELSON. Jul- 31, 1860. A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.— As Agent for the heirs of Abraham Bushong, dec'd., I will proceed to sell at public auction, on the premi ses, 4 miles South-West of Greenville, on Tuesday, t&e 4th day of September next, the FARM known as the "Bushong Farm," containing 160 Acres. 100 are cleared, aud the balance heavily timbered. The cleared land is in a fine state of cultivation, having a sufficiency of good water and meadow on it, and an ; Orchard that cannot be excelled in the county for good fruit of all kinds. The Buildings consist of a com fortable Loo Dwelling House, with other necessary out houpet—good Barn and Stable—convenient to Churches, Mills and Schools, and in a first rate neigh borhood. TERMS:— % of the ] urchase money in hand and , the balance in three equal annual payments, the pur chaser executing bonds, with good security, and the title retained as ultimate security. To any person wishing to look at the land it will be shown by Jlr. Peter V. BusboDg, who lives on the land, or by myself. JOHN J. LAREW. July 31, IB6o.—"tds. \-W" Rock. Reg. copy and send account to this office for payment before day of sale. ARMrFOR SALE IN AUGUSTA.—I will sell on the lst day of September next, by virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Wm. Hall, on the 21st of April, 1868, $nd duly recorded in the county Court Otlioe of Augusta, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, in Augusta, adjoining Peter Strouse, Jacob Baylor, Jr., and others, containing about 300 Acres, within 5 miles of Staunton, and 4 miles of .Middle brook. This land is situated in one of the best neigh borhoods in the county; very convenient to Church es, Mills, Schools, <fee. The soil is of Ked Limestone, and susceptible ot a high state of cultivai-ion. It is worthy the notice of pui chasers, and it will certainly be sold. The improvements are very good, water in abundance, several never-failing Springs, and can be so arranged as to give water to every held. Terms made known at sale- The title is believed to he pood, hut acting as trus tee I will conyey only such as is vested in me. \Ym. Hall resides op the farm, and requests ihe sale. He will show tue property to any one desiring to pur chase, A. B. LIGHTNER, Trustee. July 31.1860—tds. NO. 1 AUGUSTA FARM FOR SAL.F.— At the request of John Y. Long, aud in pursu ance of a deed from him, I will proceed, on the prem ises, on Saturday, the Ist day of September next, to sell, at public sale, one of the most desirable estates in the county —formerly the property of S. M. Long, Esq. It is of the justly celebrated Naked Creek land, easily tilled, fertile and productive of all kinds ot grains and grasses. There are 225 Acres, and has on it an elegant BRICK MANSION HOUSE, a spa cious Switzer Barn, and an Orchard of selected bear ing Fruit Trees, and is in good plight from judicious cultivation. In a word to one wishing a home that has all its comforts and a farm which will return a plentiful harvest, I know no spot so attractive as this. The terms will be easy and ma.de known on the day of sale. In the mean time, the property will be shown by Mr. Long, and a sale effected privately, if the price of fered suits. The title is believed to be without ques tion. N. K. TROUT, Trustee. July 31,1860—tds—Rock. Beg, copy. NEWS ! NEWS I ! NEWS I ! !-Agency of the New York Herald, Baltimore Sun, Richmond Dispatch, Whig, Enquirer, Examiner, &c, kc Also all the principal Weekly papers printed in the United States, Magazines, Novels, Bound Books, &c. N. Y. Daily Herald, per week, (delivered,) 25 cts. Richmond Whig, " " 20 " Enquirer, " " • 20 » " Examiner," " 20 " Dispatch, " " 10 * Baltimore Sun, It) ' $_W Back numbers of all the principal papers can be had. Subscriptions received at BLAKE'S SHOE STORE, Opposite the Post Office. Staunton, July 27, IB6o.—tt ER EMPTOR V SAL.E.— On Saturday, ihe 18th of August, in front of the Sheriffs Office, we will sell a nice lot of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Linen Goods, Ac, by order of the Trustee. Tbbms—Ten dollars and under cash, and over that amount four months credit, with negotiable notes sat isfactorily endorsed. Sale to commence at 10 o'colck, A. M. TURK k CUSHING, Auc'rs. July 31,1860—tds—Vin. copy. S CHOOL FOR BOYS.— The subscriber, who has been, for several years past, one of the teach ers in the Staunton Academy, will open a preparatory School for Boys, in the basement ot the Lutheran Church, (occupied last session by Mr, Long,) on the First Monday in September next. The usual English branches will be taught, embracing a thorough course ol Mathematics. Tuition, ft3o for the session of ten months, without extra charge for fuel, kc WM. H. WADDELL. Staunton, July 31, i860.—3t EZEKIEL'S INFALLIBLE VIRGINIA HAIR RESTORER. NO HUMBUG.—The numerous unsolicited cer tificates sent to Mr. Ezekiel ought to remove the doubts of the most incredulous as to the efficacy oi his Hair Restorer.— Richmond Whig, July 14th, 1860. %__T Price $1 per Bottle. £_r DR. W. B. YOUNG, Sole Agent for Staunton. July 31,1860—4t5. IMPORTANT NOTICE.—My Accounts are drawn off and ready for settlement to the lst ol July. Many of them are of several year's standing. I need Money and must collect to do myself ana customers j astiee. 1 hope my friends, especially those whom 1 have indulged so long, Will not disregard this notice. Call in aud fork over. J- T. ANTRIM, July 3d, lb6o—it—V. copy. Waynesboro', Va. WEST VIEW VOLUNTEERS.-There v wi.l be an election held at West View. Sat- fft ■ urday, the 25th of August, at 2 o'clock, P. M., to J]J elect officers for the West View Volunteer Compa ny. Ail the members of the Company are required to attend By order of the Col. Commandant. R. D. LILLEY, Maj. 93d Reg. July 31,1860.— 4t TTENTION 93rd REGIMENT.—The Fall Training of Officers of the 93d Regiment will • take place at Crawford's Springs, on the 16th, 17th m and loth of August. . JIJ All Officers are required to appear on parade in full uniform. W. S. SPROUL, Col. Com July 31, 1860.-3t Mg Reg. Va, Militia. IX>BACCO —160 Bcxes of Tobacco just received, which will be sold at a very small advance at the Tobacco House of JNO. B. EVANS. Staunton, July 31, 1860. 1 CALF SKINS.—A fresh supply ' just received. Also fashionable LASTS and a full supply of findings for sale, GEO. E. PRICE- Staunton, July 31,1860. t CARRIAGE WHIPS.—Just received another / supply of Carriage, Riding, and Wagon Whips of all qualities and prices. GEO. E. PRICE. Staunton, July 31, 1860. AJS7OVEN WlßE.—Just received a supply of W Seive and Sand Woven Wire, for cleaning Wheat, kc G- E - PRICE - Staunton, July Si, IS6O. OVERSEERS OF POOR-Will meet at the Virginia Hotel, on Saturday the 4th day of Au gust next. N. K. TROUT, Sec of Board. Staunton, July 24, 1880.—It. BARN DOOR ROLLERS.-A full supply for top or bottom on band, with wrought track. Staunton, July 31, 186J3-___J^jL±^i.!^l- POWDER.— 20 Kegs Rook and Rifle Powder just received and for sale by n-mnv ' Stauntou, July 31, 1860. GEO. E. PRILL. NETTINGS,—A - second supply of Fly Netting for harness horses. G. E. PRICE. Staunton, July 31, 1860. THE MARKETS. STAUNTON MARKETS. WHOLESALE PKIOEB. Reported by P. IV. Powell & Co JULY 31, 18(50. ( NewSuperflne.... *k «/,/t> k m FLOUR J Extra....... ?"^f^ Bacov 0.11@0.12 BACON,. 0.11@0.11K PLASTER )^ um P. Per Ton, 11.00@0.0C (Ashton ' 13.00@0.00 salt. &::::::.v;;:.v:;.v:;::::S:S;SS ( Ground Alum 2.50@0.75 RICHMOND MARKETS. Bsported forth* Spectator by W. D. Tompkins & Bro -r «ttt, ttt Richmond. July 28, 1860. * LOUR—We quote no shipping demand. Sales to the trade at $6>£ for Superfine. $7 for Extra. Some little new in market and selling at $6% for SuDer and 7#}£ for Extra. WHEAT—The market has opened at $1.30 for prime red, and $1.40 for prime White. CORN—BO@BS. OATS—4S@SO for old. BUTTER—IB@2O for good, for common. LARD-11^@13%. HAY—sl.os(gl.lo. PLASTER—S3%@4. GUANO—SSB.OO WW ADVERTISEMENTS. Choice Books for the Season. Messrs. GOULD k LINCOLN deserve the hearty thanks of the American public for the publica tion of so many works of solid and enduring merit.— The Catalogue of their books comprise* not a few of those which the scholar, the theologian, and the Christian would place in the very first rank." — N. A. Review, July, 1860. THEYEAROF GRACE; A HISTORY OF THE REVIVAL Hi IRELAND IN 1859. By REV. WILLIAM GIBSON, Profes sor ol Christian Ethics in the Presbyterian College, Belfast. 12mo. Cloth. $1.25. 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"It is one of those rara pictures painted from life with the exquisite skill of one of the Old Masters, which so seldom present themselves to the amateur." THE EVENING OF LIFE; or Light and Comfort amidst the Shadows of Declining Years. By Rev. Jeremiah Chaplin, D. D. 12mo. Cloth, $1.00. A most charming and appropriate work lor the aged. THE BETTER LAND; or the Eeliever's Journey and Future Home, By Rev. A» C. Thompson.— Fifteenth thousand. 12mo. Cloth. So cents. jgj" Copies of the above works, sent to any address, post-paid, on receipt of price. GOULD & LINCOLN, NO. 59 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON, July 31, 1860. INPECTINE, THE PERSIA* FEVER CHARM. FOR the prevention and cure of Fever and Agui and Bilious Fever. This wonderful remedy was brought to the knowledge of the present proprietors by a iriend who has been a great traveler in Persia and tbe Holy Land. While going down the River Euphrates, he experi enced a severe attack of Fever and Ague. On dis- * covering his condition one of the Boatmen took from his person an Amulet saving, "Wear this and no Fkvkb will touch you. Although incredulous as to its virtues; he complied, aud experienced imme diate relief, and has since always found it an effectu al protection from all malarious complaints. On further investigation he found that the boatman attributed to it miraculous powers, and said that it could only be obtained from the Priests of the Sun.— Sometime afterwards, the gentleman in conversing s. with a Priest obtained from him the secret of its prep aration, and ascertained where the medicinal nerba were found, of which it was compounded. The won derful virtues of this article have induced a full belief in the minds of the natives in the miraculous healing powers of their Priests. Since his return to America, it has been tried with the happiest effect by several Ladies and Gentlemen of high character, who have giveu it the most unqual ified praise. This remedy having been a specific in Persia for hundreds of years, for the prevention and cure of Fever and Ague and Bilious Fevers—is now offered to the American people. It will be sent by mail, prepaid, with full directions for use, on receipt of one dollar Principal Depot and Manufactory, 183 Main St., Richmond, Va. Branch Office, Bank of Commerce Building, New York. Address July 31, iß6o.—ly. JOHN WILCOX k CO. iMSSOLiUTIOiIf. THE co-partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned is this day dissolved by mutual consent. A. G. Roberson will wind up the business ot the old firm. A. G. ROBKRTSON, Richmond, July 31, iB6O. S3. BROWNLEE. The term of co-partnership of Robert- Xi son <S Brownlee having expired by agreement on this day. the same business of SELLIAG LIVE STOCK ON COMMISSION will be continued by the undersigned under the name and style of ROBERT SON k GRILLS. They will pay particular attention to the sale ot Cattle, Sheep and Hogs. With a due appreciation of the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on Robertson k Brownlee, they will endeavor to deserve and hope to receive a contin uance of the Bamo. A.G.ROBERTSON, Richmond, July 31,18t,0. W. A. GRILLS. KiT The Business Relations between Col. A. G. Robertson aud myself for the last two years was conducted and dissolved with a high apprecia tion of his capacity and integrity as a Live Stock Bro ker; and it is with pleasure that I avail myself of this opportunity to recommend him in the mosi unquali fied terms of approval, to the feeders and grazers of mv acquaintance, as a salesman in whom they can safely confide. S. BROWNLEE. Richmond. July 31. IB6o.—tf. ORSE SHOE IRON—Superior Horse Shoe and Nail Rod constantly on hand. Staunton, July 81. 1860, G. E. PRICE. ( SCOTCJi SNUFF.-Just received §Ho! lu£ cle of Bond's Scotch Sn .v and 2 oz. papers j Stauntou, July 31, iB6O. J. B. EVANS.'