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Staunton Spectator: November 11, 1857Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
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A Political Joke
(Column 5)Summary: Joke about Wilmot, in which Irish immigrant mistakes the governor of Pennsylvania for the governor of Kansas because Wilmot has been so vocal on the Kansas issue.
Origin of Article: "Argus" (Westfield, PA)
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A Bank of the United States and a Protective Tariff
(Column 1)Summary: Disruptions caused by specie withdrawal has led people to consider a new national bank and tariff. Article argues that these would be disastrous changes, benefiting northeastern merchants.Virginia Central Railroad
(Column 02)Summary: President and Directors presented annual report.Election Frauds in Kansas
(Column 2)Summary: Wholesale election fraud, with names reportedly copied onto election lists from "Williams' Cincinnati Directory."
Origin of Article: Kansas letterHat and Cap Store
(Column 2)Summary: Mr. Shry has moved his Hat and Cap Store from Main Street to a room adjoining D.A. Pitman's old stand.A Long Term
(Names in announcement: Mr. Shry, D.A. Pitman)
(Column 2)Summary: Michael Rush convicted of rape before Circuit Court during previous weeks. Sentenced to penetentiary for seventeeen years. Victim was white girl c. 12 years old.The Kansas Elections
(Names in announcement: Michael Rush)
(Column 4)Summary: Reports on elections and accusations of fraud.
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Married
(Column 1)Summary: Dr. R.A. McCafenby, of Brownsburg, married Amanda J. Baylor, of Staunton, on 11/3/1857 by Rev. J.R. Davis. Bride daughter of Col. Geo. Baylor.Died
(Names in announcement: Col. Geo Baylor, Amanda J. Baylor, Dr. R.A. McCafenby, Rev. J.R. Davis)
(Column 1)Editorial Comment: James G. Waddell, 87, died on 11/6/1857 at the home of his son, Dr. Livingston Waddell, in Waynesborough.
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