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Staunton Spectator, May 13, 1857

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Weather Report for April, 1857
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Summary: Monthly weather report prepared by Mossy Creek Academy. Daily temperature, wind, precipitaiton.

For the Spectator
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Summary: Traveler's report from "Yankeedom." Descriptions of New York and Boston.
(Names in announcement: D. A.Plecker)

Trailer: D.A. PLECKER; Philadelphia, April 25th, '57.

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Description of Page: Lots of politics--local and state.

Mr. Letcher's Speech
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Summary: Letcher spoke at Court House on 05/03. Account of lest session of Congress, lots about public lands distribution.

Laborers Wanted!
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Summary: Calls for Americans of Augusta to come out and vote against the Democrats

Caution!
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Summary: Urges voters to vote the entire ticket, not "trade votes."

Presentation
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Summary: Presentation of silver vase and salver to Dr. Stribling by directors of Western Lunatic Asylum. Text of speeches.
(Names in announcement: Dr.Francis T. Stribling)

Discussion in Mt. Sidney
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Summary: Candidates debate in Mt. Sidney
(Names in announcement: A. H. H.Stuart, Mr.Skinner, Koiner, Christian, Harman, McCue)

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Description of Page: Column 1 has schedules for the candidates' speaking engagements. Markets in col. 1.

Died
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Summary: Died on 05/06/57.
(Names in announcement: ThomasThompson)

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Description of Page: Page is titled Staunton Spectator Extra. Contains Richmond ads.

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Description of Page: This appears to be a continuation of the Extra; all Richmond ads.