Valley of the Shadow
Newspapers (1857–1870)

Staunton Spectator

May 13, 1857
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Weather Report for April, 1857

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Summary:

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

For the Spectator

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Summary:

Traveler's report from "Yankeedom." Descriptions of New York and Boston.

Trailer:

D.A. PLECKER; Philadelphia, April 25th, '57.

Names in Announcement:
D. A. Plecker
Page 2
Page Description:

Lots of politics--local and state.

Mr. Letcher's Speech

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Summary:

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

Laborers Wanted!

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Summary:

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

Caution!

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Summary:

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

Presentation

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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

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Summary:

Candidates debate in Mt. Sidney

Names in Announcement:
A. H. H. Stuart; Mr. Skinner; Koiner; Christian; Harman; McCue
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Column 1 has schedules for the candidates' speaking engagements. Markets in col. 1.

Died

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Summary:

Died on 05/06/57.

Names in Announcement:
Thomas Thompson
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Page 5
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Page is titled Staunton Spectator Extra. Contains Richmond ads.

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This appears to be a continuation of the Extra; all Richmond ads.