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Staunton Spectator: May 13, 1857 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |

Weather Report for April, 1857
(Column 6)

Summary: Monthly weather report prepared by Mossy Creek Academy. Daily temperature, wind, precipitaiton.

For the Spectator
(Column 7)

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.

Mr. Letcher's Speech
(Column 1)

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

Laborers Wanted!
(Column 2)

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

Caution!
(Column 2)

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

Presentation
(Column 4)

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
(Column 3)

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

Died
(Column 1)

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