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Staunton Spectator, April 19, 1859 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Locofoco Extravagance
(Column 6)

Summary: Diatribe against the extravagant expenses rung up by the Congress. Expresses hope that such lavish spending will inspire voters to defeat the Democrats.

The Candidates for the Legislature
(Column 1)

Summary: Complains that no Whigs have come forward to run for the legislature. Tally of the balloting.
(Names in announcement: Maj.JamesWalker, Col.W.M.Sproul, JeffersonKinneyEsq., Capt.RobertGuy, Dr.Kennerly, NathanielMassie, J. MarshallMcCue, BolivarChristian, JamesCochran, JamesWalker, D.N.Van Lear, W.O.Bruffy, JohnNewton, M.W.D.Hogshead, WilliamTate, GivensFulton, S.B.Finley, ThorntonBerry, R.L.Doyle, J. MarshallHanger, W.S.Sproul, PowellHarrison, F.F.Sterrett, RobertGuy, M.B.Craig, A.M.Moore, GeorgeRobertson, Stuart, W.J.Nelson)

Election of Judge
(Column 2)

Summary: Vote tallies in April 14 election for Court of Appeals. Baldwin is winner in Augusta County, but Robertson has a majority in other counties and is probably the winner. Complains about voter apathy and low turnout.
(Names in announcement: Baldwin, Robertson, Parker)

For the Spectator
(Column 4)

Summary: Letter nominating Moorman, Walker and Sproul as Whig candidates for legislature. Calls for change and rejuvenation of the Whig party.
(Names in announcement: Dr.E.G.Moorman, MajorJamesWalker, WilliamSproul)

Trailer: Waynesboro; April 18th, 1859

For the Spectator
(Column 4)

Summary: Letter nominating Sproul, Walker and Kinney as the "People's Candidates" for the legislature. Expresses disapproval of the "Staunton Junto."
(Names in announcement: Col.WilliamSproul, MajorJamesWalker, JeffersonKinney)

Trailer: New Hope, April 15th

For the Spectator; West View, April 16th, 1859
(Column 5)

Summary: Minutes of first meeting of West View Goggin Club.
(Names in announcement: Dr.WilliamWalters, F.O.Roberts, JonathonCalhoun, J.S.Guy, W.SwoopeJr., J. EmmettGuy, J.S.Guy, PeterEidson, J.W.Calhoon, V.R.Guy, F.C.Roberts)

For the Spectator
(Column 6)

Summary: Minutes of the meeting of the Goggin club of Churchville.
(Names in announcement: Dr.R.S.Hamilton, JonathonLambert, R.R.Ruff, H.B.Seig, P.A.Cook, WilliamGuy, BolivarChristian, S.A.Cochran, Col.F.F.Starrett, Dr.J.Wilson, J.S.Lambert, E.Geeding)

For the Spectator; Mt. Sidney, April 11 '59
(Column 6)

Summary: Minutes of Goggin club meeting.
(Names in announcement: Dr.W.C.Bruffy, C.K.Hyde, Mr.Imboden, Mr.Harrison, Mr.Guy, Mr.Perkins)

Married
(Column 1)

Summary: Married at Clay Street Church on April 6.
(Names in announcement: Rev.E.M.Peterson, JamesCross, JuliaFranklin)

Died
(Column 1)

Summary: Mrs. Mason died on March 29. She was a member of the Baptist church.
(Names in announcement: DrusillaMason, ClaiborneMason)

Trailer: G. B. T.