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Staunton Spectator, April 29, 1857

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The Oringinal Dred Scott
(Column 5)

Summary: Biography of Dred Scott, "the distinguished colored individual who has made such a noise in the world." Says Scott does not seem discouraged by outcome of case. Commends him for not running away to freedom.

Excerpt: He does not take on airs, however, but laughs heartily when talking of "de fuss dey made dar in Washington 'bout de ole nigger."

For the Spectator; Weather Report for March, 1857
(Column 7)

Summary: Prepared at Mossy Creek Academy; daily temperature, wind, precipitation.

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To the Patrons of the Staunton Spectator
(Column 1)

Summary: Agreement made between Mauzy and SS to merge the True American into the SS, effective 5/1/57. Mauzy will be a joint proprietor. True American subscribers will now receive the SS. SS will also tighten up subscriptions--payment now required in advance.
(Names in announcement: RichardMauzy, J. A.Waddell, L.Waddell)

County Nominations
(Column 1)

Summary: Report on Whig and American nomination meeting. A.H.H. Stuart initially declined nomination to state Senate, then finally accepted it. Christian, Massie & McCue nominated for House of Delegates.
(Names in announcement: ElijahHogshead, AndrewGilkeson, A. H. H.Stuart, J. D.Imboden, B.Christian, NathanielMassie, J. MarshallMcCue)

Acquitted
(Column 2)

Summary: Houston Brady was accused of breaking into the Scottsville Post Office; subsequently acquitted.
(Names in announcement: HoustonBrady, AndrewBrady)

Gunpowder Accident
(Column 2)

Summary: Clarke's children found a cask of gunpowder used for blasting and played with it, causing a large explosion/
(Names in announcement: John J.Clarke)

Beyer's View of Staunton
(Column 2)

Summary: Lithographs of the Beyer painting of Staunton, painted during the summer of 1856, are available for sale at $5 each. The work is admired for its accuracy and beauty.

Weather Reports
(Column 1)

Summary: SS is plugging its monthly weather reports. Suggests that readers save them for future reference.

Dr. G. K. Gilmer
(Column 2)

Summary: Venerable member of the Staunton press has retired.
(Names in announcement: Dr.G. K.Gilmer)

For the Spectator; For Congress!
(Column 3)

Summary: Endorses Imboden for Congress.
(Names in announcement: John D.Imboden, JohnLetcher)

Trailer: Many Voters

Central Committee
(Column 3)

Summary: Central Committee chosen to oversee county elections, bring out the Whig/American vote.
(Names in announcement: W. M.Tate, D. S.Young, J. D.Imboden, W. B.Kayser, J. H.McClure, N. K.Trout, W. G.Sterrett, John J.Clarke, W. J.Shumate, J. M.Hanger, T. C.Borwell, S. H.Lushbaugh, L.WaddellJr.)

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Description of Page: No local obituaries. Markets in 1.

Married
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Summary: Skill to Knot on 4/23/57
(Names in announcement: Rev.GeorgeHuffman, JacobSkill, Lydia CatharineKnot)

Married
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Summary: Skelton to Keyser,all of Mt. Crawford; on 4/19/57.
(Names in announcement: Rev. E.Welty, Wm F.Skelton, Ann MariaKeyser)

Married
(Column 1)

Summary: Hyden to Balsley, 4/23/57
(Names in announcement: Rev. J. N. Davis, David J.Hyden, Hester A. E.Balsley)

Married
(Column 1)

Summary: Edmondson of Rockbridge, to Taylor, 4/22/57.
(Names in announcement: Rev. J. R. Wilson, Jas K. Edmondson, Emma JaneTaylor)

Married
(Column 1)

Summary: Wiseman to Fis, on 4/23, near Buffalo Gap.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Geo A. Shuey, WmWiseman, Nancy JaneFix)

Married
(Column 1)

Summary: Cook to Landes, 4/12/57.
(Names in announcement: Valentine F.Bolton, George M.Cook, Eliza J.Landes)

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