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Staunton Spectator, May 19, 1859Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Work for the Charleston Convention
(Column 1)Summary: Looks ahead to the 1860 Democratic convention in Charleston. The big issue at the convention will be slavery in the Territories.
Lamp Posts
(Column 1)Summary: The lamp posts ordered by the town council will be erected at various spots around town, including Gospel Hill, the National Hotel, Court House squre, and fifteen other locations.
Terrific Storm
(Column 2)Summary: Account of a bad thunderstorm that hit Staunton on July 15. Both houses and people were struck by lightning.
(Names in announcement: E. MCushing, Mrs. Cushing, Washington Swoope , John Brown , S. F.Clarke)
The Gas Works
(Column 2)Summary: A stockholder and consumer of the gas works writes to thank Mr. Bowes and the contractors for giving him a tour of the works and for the excellent job the contractors did in building the works.
Trailer: Stockholder
Opposition State Convention
(Column 2)Summary: Agrees with the Richmond Whig's call for an 1860 Opposition state convention because it will allow Virginia the most flexibility in maneuvering between the North and the South.
Origin of Article: Richmond Whig
For the Spectator; "Wesleyan Female Institute"
(Column 4)Summary: Account of commencement week at the Wesleyan Female Institute. Praises the Institute for being extremely well-run and for turning out well-trained young ladies.
(Names in announcement: Rev.JameMcCauley, B.F.Brooke, Prof.Turner, BenjaminArgobast)
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Married
(Column 1)Summary: Married on July 17.
(Names in announcement: Rev.W.C.McCarty, JoshuaSutton, SarahRobson)
Married
(Column 1)Summary: Married on July 7.
(Names in announcement: Rev.X.J.Richardson, EdwardHuxler, RebeccaAlmarode)
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