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Staunton Spectator, October 4, 1859

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By Request.; The Coral Ring; By Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe
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Summary: Harriet Beecher Stowe short story. Seems to be more about manners and society (like Jane Austen), not politics.

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The Democratic Imbroglio
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Summary: Explains how the Democratic party is divided over popular sovereignty and Stephen Douglas. This affords the Opposition a great opportunity, and they may even pick up some disaffected Democrats.

Excerpt: "With the great enemy thus divided and engaged in a fierce internecine war, may we not hope for the cordial union of the conservative opposition, upon a national platform, which ignores all issues that are not of practical interest to the country."

The Science of Horse Taming
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Summary: Dr. Lee has been performing feats of horse taming in the area and is teaching several local men his methods.
(Names in announcement: Dr.R.H.Lee, WilliamShumate)

The New Methodist Church
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Summary: Cornerstone laid at new Methodist church; account of the ceremonies.
(Names in announcement: JamesCochran, Col.Turk, Col.Starrett)

Gas at the Lunatic Asylum
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Summary: The Western Lunatic Asylum has contracted with the new Staunton Gas Works.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Waterhouse, Mr.Bowes)

Sale of Hotel Property
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Summary: McClung has sold his interest in the Virginia Hotel to Jordan.
(Names in announcement: JamesMcClung, WilliamJordan)

For the Spectator; Agriculture of Augusta County
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Summary: Part of continuing series on Augusta agriculture. This installment includes a discussion of the soil, defining regions in part by whose land they cross.
(Names in announcement: A.H.H.Stuart, Capt.Guy, Capt.K.Harper, MajorWalker, S.B.Finley, JamesCraig)

To the Editors of the Spectator
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Summary: Letter praising Staunton and the surrounding area for having so much progress, so many stores and merchants.
(Names in announcement: Mr.King, Mr.Fishburn, Mr.Withrow, Mr.Darnall, Mr.Antrim, Mr.C.King)

Trailer: Commerce; Waynesboro, Sep 30, 1859

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Description of Page: Markets in column 2; page includes some non-local obituaries

Married
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Summary: Married on September 22.
(Names in announcement: Rev.C.Beard, JamesMcClure, ElizaKennedy)

Married
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Summary: Married on September 27.
(Names in announcement: Rev.C.Beard, AndrewKieser, ElizabethSwisher)

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