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Staunton Spectator, September 6, 1859 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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Summary: The Spectator responds to the Vindicator, which condemned it for publishing the August 2 letter by "Conservator." The Spectator claims that the Vindicator misunderstood the letter. The article invokes freedom of the press and freedom of expression. The Spectator also links the conflict to the place of the Methodist church in local society and its ties to the paper.

For the Spectator; Agriculture of Augusta County
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Summary: Plans for making an agricultural survey of the county, including geography, geology, use of soils and chemicals.

The State Convention
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Summary: Debate over holding Opposition convention in Richmond in October. Some state Opposition papers oppose it, but Spectator does not.

Town Council
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Summary: Report on Town Council meeting. Issues discussed were lampposts, pump removal, improvement of sidewalks, and money to Fire association.
(Names in announcement: J.N.Henderson, A.H.H.Stuart, B.Crawford)

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Description of Page: Markets in column 2, no obits.

Married
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Summary: Married near Waynesboro on August 31.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Mr.Wirgman, SanfordSpeak, FrancesParrot, JohnParrot)

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