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CONvICTs TO AMERICA.

1t has been custom in Germany to libe-
rate persons confined in prison for robbery or
murder before their term of Imprisonment en-
pres, upon condition that they will emigrate
to America. A practice so unjust, and pro-
ductive of so serious an evil to the United
States, elected remonstrance from the Fed
eral Government. Happily treaty was
formed with the city of bremen, port FROM
whence nearly all the German emigrants sail
for this country. BY this treaty. the authori-
ties OF Bremen are bound oprohibit the trans
portation ofindividuals thus liberatcd.-How
strictly they adhere to this treaty, the follow
ing VIII testify. In September last, two pri-
soners We're liberated in Frankfort on the
Maine, on condition they emigrated to Amer
lea. One was respectable merchant nam
cd Glauth, who, for taking an active part i'm
the political conspiracy of 1888, to change
the form OF Government in Germany, was
sentenced to severe and long imprisonment.
The other was an assassin and robber a man
whose hands were stained with the blood of
many murder, and who was renowned for
his daring deeds, named Raufbold, name
which spread terror among the inhabitants of
the Rhine. They both arrived in Bremen,
but the authorities there Justly refused to
transport the latter individual. They sent
him back to Frankfort, from thence he was "a
gain committed to prison, there to suffer in n
dungeon the just punishment of his crimes.
MIR. Glauth and his daughter have by this time
probably arrived in this country.-PILoT.
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PUBLIC SALE.

WILL be sold at public auction on Friday
the 9Th day of March, ls4l, on the premises
OF the late VIM. Scott, decd. nine miles from
Staunton, and five from Greenville, all the
personal property of the said Scott, viz:
Several valuable Work Horses,
some valuable Mich Cows, four very
fine two year old Colts, number of
young Cattle, 2 small Wagons,
Cart, and Harness, a large number of
fine Hogs, a lot OF fine Sheep, Clock,
8 Feather Beds, Bedsteads and Fur
niture, quantity of Corn, Wheat,
Rye and Oats, and large quantity of
valuable Household and Kitchen Fur
niture.
Terms will be made known on the day of
sale, where due attention will be given by
ZECHARIAH JOHNSTON, Admir-.
Feb 90
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ORIVUGYv.

DIED, on the ED inst. JACOB LEWIS, son
OF MIR. N. ID. Long, of this place, in the Ith
year Of his age.
DIED, on Saturday last, at the house OF
Mr.. Peace, near Staunton, MIR. Frederick
Christopher, German who had recently come
into the country, and was making his way
with younger brother, who is quite youth,
to Lynchburg, where it is understood their
father resides. His disease was no doubt the
effect Of exposure, travelling OH foot, during
the recent inclement weather. The boy, we
rcgretto say, now lies dangerously ill. Great
praise is due to the family of Mr.. Peace for
their hospitality and kindness towards these
unfortunate strangers.
~ The Lynchburg Virginian will please
copy.
Died, on the Sth instant, at his residence in
the town of Leesburg, Virginia, RICHARD III.
HENDERSON, Attorney at Law, aged 50 years,
leaving large family and many friends to
lament, his loss.
Died at his residence in Rockingham, on
the 18th instant, Major ROBERT GRArTAN,
in the roth year of his age. [Obituary next
week.
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THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

John NJ. Patton, Esq, was reelected by
the Legislature, on Monday, amember of the
Executive Council, for three years from and
after the 3lst day Of March next.-Joint vote
For John M. Patton, l3I--Scattering 9.
The House of Delegates was engaged for
some time on the the bill imposing taxes
for the support of Government" The clause
which elected most debate was the tax ON
slaves. The present tar is 20 cents head.
The bill proposed to raise it to DO cents-but
Intellectual motions were made to fix it at 37B,
and then at35. Doth amendments lost, and
the last by vote Of So to &C., Mr.. Strother
then moved to amend the bill, by PROPOSE
ton to tax profitable stocks, except those be-
Longing to the State. On Tuesday Mr..
Strother's amendment was lost after long
discussion by vote of AZ yeas to 6S nays.
The Committee of Finance in their report
upon the revenue, expenditures and debt of
the commonwealth, propose such an increase
In the rates OF taxation as will be sufficient
to raise the additional sum of SlO9.51e an
This they seek to accomplish bv an increase
of 25 per cent. on lands and lots 90 per cent,
on rents ; 40 per cent on slaves 563 per cent
on horses, &C., &C., thus making the taxce
for 1871, 121 on every 500 value of land
instead of ten cents--S3 on every 81 90 year
iy rent instead of So, so; 40 cents on each
slave, instead Of 30; and 12j cents on horses,
instead OF 8 cents. The Bill will probably
undergo considerable modification before Il
passes the General Assembly"
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VIRGINIA

VIRGINIA.
A Il Rules held in the Clerks Office of tho
"A Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry for Bath County on Monday the LIST day
of February, ISIl.
Robert Given, and John Irons, and Mary his
wife late Mary Given-plffs.-
James Gwin and William f. Hogsett in their
own right and as surviving Executors of
the last will and testament ofDavid Gwin,
decd. Isabella Hogsett wife of said VIM.
h. Hogsett, Robert. Conner and Margaret
his wife, William Nc Chung and Rachel his
wife, David Gwin, Robert Lockridge and
Polly his wife, Robert Gwin, John Gwin,
Sally kincaid, Nancy Wiley, John Cleek,
and Jane his wife, John Cleek, jr. Esther
Wiley, Mustoe Hamilton and Sally his
wife late Sally Wiley, Silas Hinton and
Susan his wife, Samuel Given and Eliza
beth his wife, David G. Given, William
Given, Susanna Given, Thomas Irons and
Nancy his wife late Nancy Given and
Samuel Ruckman Sheriff of Bath county
and as such admr. with the will annexed of
Ohio Wade, observation-disclosures.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Robert Conner and Marpa-
ret his wife, and William Given, not having
entered their appearance and given security
according to the act of Assembly and the
rules of this Court, and it appearing from sat-
istactory evidence that they are not inhabi-
tants of this Commonwealth 1t is therefore
ordered that the said absent defendants do APP.
pear here on the first day of the April Term
next, and answer the plaintiffs BILL and that
a copy of this order be forthwith inserted i'm
the Staunton Spectator for two months sue
ccssively, and posted at the front door of the
Courthouse of this county.
A Copy--Teste,
CHAS. l.. FRANCISCO, Crk.
Feb IS
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Mr.. Preston, from the Joint Committee, ap-
pointed by Congress, to wait on Gen. Harri-
son. and inform him of his election as Presi-
dent of the United States, reported to the Sc
nate, on Thursday, that the Committee had
waited on the President elect, and informed
him of the result of tho vote, when he replied
that he had received this manifestation of
the confidence of his countrymen it'll pro-
found gratitude, and that he would earnestly
devote himself to the discharge of the duties
imposed on him, by endeavorng to promote
the Union and Welfare of the country, accor-
ding to his best abilities
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GEN. HARRISON AT RICHMOND.

Gen. HARRisoN arrived in Richmond on
Wednesday last, and was received by the
Mayor, Mr.. Lambert, and the President OF
the Tippecanoe Club, Mr.. Lyons, and es-
corted to the Powhatan house, attended by a
large concourse of citizens. On the next day
he addressed the citizens at the Coffee house,
when he took occasion to knock the stool
from Mr.. Richie, both as regards Ihis own
alleged abolitionism, and that Of Mr.. Granger.
1t appears that Mr.. G. had noticed the insin-
uation against him in the Enquirer, and re-
quested Gen. Harrison to give to it the mos,
unqualified denial.
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from the friends ofthe sufferers in New York,
who pray for the interfere a:e of the Govern
ment-the forcible interference if it should
be deemed necessary. The citizens sent to
Van Dieman's Land were Americans captur-
cd in Canada,and sent far away as punish
ment for theircrimes.
After some remarks by Mr.. Norvell and
MIR. Preston the memorial was laid on the
table, without opposition. with the expression
OF the opinion by Mr.. p. that it ought not to
be countenanced.
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The following exquisite specimen of deli
cacy and modesty is genuine extract from
speech of the Hon. Thomas H. Benton, ac-
tually delivered in the Senate of the United
States a'few days ago, and published in the
Globe Of Saturday evening:
'.Mr. President, you may recollect the part
which 1t fell upon ME to sustain, during the
veto,. the panic. and the expunging session
and how was accustomed to answer on the
spot ALL the speakers of the Opposition, re-
plying not only to their speeches generally,
but to their arguments in detail. MY friends
were often surprised at the promptitude and
fullness of these replies. They have often
expressed AsToNIsuMENT at it |; and now, sir,
can tell you how it happened. kept MY
eye upon the gentlemen l kept it upon the
bank, press, &c. &c. / shall still keep my
eye upon the fugleman. This is what shall
do' and what have already done, and with
good effect ~
The honorable Senator has found fugle-
man. What has become Of his tunpefer 3
ALEX. GAZETTE.
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600 ACRES.

nearly the half of which is cleared and in a
tolerable state of cultivation, the balance of
the land is very we'll timbered and of very
good quality; there is on the place or
never falling Springs of first rate quality and
Vance's run running through the place, to-
gether with other conveniences, would make
it desirable situation when improved, the
improvements are Log Dwelling House,
Barn. Stable and all necessary out-houses.
At the same time and place will be sold 70
Bushels of old Wheat Of superior quality,
and 40 or so bushels Of new Wheat, 30 or
more Bushels of rye, 70 or rs bushels ofcorn,
aquantity of hay, one bay mare, a very good
riding nag, and variety of other articles
Terms-all sums Olive dollars and under
cash will be required, all above, nine months
credit will be given, the purchaser giving
bond with approved security. Terms for
land WILDE one-third in hand and the balance
in two equal annual instalments, and lean
on the land TO secure the deferred payments.
DAVID STERRET'F,
Ex'r Of Thos. Young, decd.
Feb. Is, 18i1.--3t.
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RHODE ISLAND.

The Legislature of Rhode Island has pass
ed bill providing for the choice of members
of Congress at the general election of April
instead of August, as heretofore. This has
doubtless been done with view to the con-
tlngency of an Extra Session of Congress.
II is understood that every State which has
not already made choice of its Representa-
hves to the next Congress either has provd-
ed or will provide against being unrepresent-
ed in the next Congress, in the event of an
Extra Session being held, unless perhaps the
State OF Mississippi may be an exception.
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NORTHEASTERN BOUNDARy-

NORTH EASTERN BOUNDARY.-A
correspondent of the Boston Daily Mail says,
that resolve has been introduced in the
Maine House of Representatives to repel
british aggression (which provides "that
the resources of the State be, and they are
hereby, placed at the disposal of the Governor,
and the specific sum of S4OO,O be appro-
prlated' to remove the troops of Her Majesty,
Queen Victoria now quartered on the terrific
ry called disputed by the British Govern
ment; but by the treaty of 1898, and by the
resolutions of both Houses of Congress pass
ed in 1888, and by resolves of the Legisla-
ture of Maine, clearly, and unequivocally a
part of tho rightful soil of this State"
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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE.

On the Goth nit. the Mississippi House Of
Representatives, passed, by large majority,
series of resolutions, declaring that the
State of Mississippi is bound to redeem her
bonds that she will redeem them and pre-
serve her faith inviolate and that all insinua-
tons to the contrary are caIumny upon her
justice, honor, and dignity. They have since
passed the Senate.
On the Both the resolutions instructing the
Senators and requesting the Representatives
of the State in Congress to vote for general
bankrupt law was passed by vote of Al to
Sc.
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MAiNE.-Resolution have been passed
by the Legislature of Maine, calling for the
repeal of the Sub-Treasury, and giving the
preference as an alternative of evils to a Ma
tlonal Bank and further recommending a re-
VISION and adjustment of the Tariff so as at
once to furnish revenue equal to the neces-
sary expenditures and TO encourage and pro-
tect American industry and a bill providing
Tor just and equal distribution Of the pro-
ceeds Of the public lands among the several
States.
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Correspondence sf The Baltimore american.
WAsHIN GToN, Feb. l6.
SUPREME COURT u. STATES.

An interesting case is before the Supreme
Court, involving most important consequent.
ees and some millions of dollars in property.
The pith of the question at issue is whether
the sale OF slaves imported into the State of
Mississippi is valid. The Constitution Of
Mississippi prohibits the importation for pur-
poses Of Merchandise, and tho question is
whether the sale is vitia:ed.
MIR. Walker, one Of the Senators from Mis-
sissippi, opened the case in favor of the vail
dity of the sale. Mr.. Jones replies to-day
MIR. Clay, of Ky. will rejoin to-lnorrow, and
the argument will be concluded by MIR.
Webster, of Mass.
The Court room has been crowded to-day,
and the case exctes general interest.
The Armistead case was set apart for to-
day, but the case under consideration took
precedence.
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EEEEI SEJEsSCRgEgEyg

EEEE1 SUBSCRIBER
TAKES pleasure in announcing to the
public that he has taken into partnership Mr..
LA GRANGE, of phia-And has Just
received the most superior assortment of
D e w E1A u "
ever offered in this section of country.-Their
stock consists Of the following A general
assortment of
Silver Table, Tea, and Salt Spoons, Sugar
longs, &c.
Gold and Silver Levers, Lepines, Duplex,
and Vertical Watches.
Ladies' and Gentemens' Gold Guard Chains.
Gold and Silver Pencil Gases.
Gold and Silver Thimbles, and Shields.
Gold Lockets.
Gold Ear Jewelry.
A general assortment of Finger Rings.
Also general assortment Of Breast Pins of
the best quality.
The public may rest assured that their
goods are all ofthe best quality, and will be
sold on as reasonable terms as can be BOUGHT
In any of the Northern Cities.
All Fine Watches, and Clocks, repaired in
the best manner and ,Carranfed to perform
well for one year if properly taken care Of.
A. ROBINSON g. Co.
Stanton, Jan. %, 1871.
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.ND Z Z not 1G.
'H>HE subscriber having leased from Mr..
Il Clarke, his
EXTENSIVE TANNERY

in Waynesborough, together with the large
amount OF Stock on hand ; is now prepared to
furnish the citizens of the county with an ar
sicle of LEATHER, not inferior to any man.
utactured In the upper country. With view
to make it still more convenient to those who
may be disposed to patronize him, he has
made arrangements with Mr.. Isaac Fisher,
residing at Packers Mill, in the Town of
Staunton, to receive his Leather on Store, and
make sale. The place shall at all times be
well supplied with the various kinds of Span
ish and country Sole, Upper, Calf Skins,
Harness, Skirting, &c.
Those who are in want of the article, are
respectfully invited to call and examine for
themselves.
Hides will be taken in exchange for leath-
er at the following prices 8 dehts per pound
for well slaughtered Beef Hides, do. for
Calf Skins, and all other kinds at the usual
rates.
ROBERT w. SAUNDERS.
Feb OF
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LOOK HERE.

VNHE subscriber having been numbered a.
- mong those of the unfortunate, and rem
dered destitute of means, so that he cannot
engage In business at this time but being
determined not to say that he is entirely done,
and can do nothing; if he can BIO of any SER
vice to his friends and the public, he proposes
TO them, as he will remain, for some time in
future, in Goochland County that he can
obtain large and commodious STABLE,
Immediately on the Stage Road, at Mrs. Jane
Poore's, Flies Office, and he will undertake
to market Horses, for a reasonable compen-
sation, for persons who are disposed to pat
ronlze him in that line of business, and he
thinks that his chance is very good, as his
acquaintance is very extensive throughout
that section of country; grain can be purchas-
ed very cheap, and he can have access to the
following markets, Richmond, Petersburg,
Amelia, Cumberland, Louisa, &C.. he can
also do well with good Flour, Bacon, Whis-
key, &C., all of which, he will attend to for
small compensation, and he pledges himself
to attend strictly to his patrons interest; he
would also say to those who are engaged in
driving stock to market, and TO wagoners,
that they can be accommodated with grain on
good terms, at the same place. And he hopes
that during the time of Harrison's admins
tratlon, he may be able to :engage in some
more profitable business, so that he NAV be a.
BILE to discharge all of his liabilities, by de-
grees, though large, and endeavours to be
composed by thinking that all is not lost that
is in danger; although, the latch-string hung
out until II was pulled rather hard, and not
being strong at first, had to break in the Van
Buren, times. He hopes that those who may
wish him to attend any business for ITEM
would write, so that he can make arrans g.
ments. Direct letters to Flies Office, Gooch-
land Co. Va. He will occasionally attend in
Greenville, persons who are not acquainted
are referred to the following gentlemen, viz :
w. SWOPE,
j. BUMGARDNER,
]. NEWTON,
j. A. TATE,
DIR. r. S. JACKSON,
b. F. GRAHAM,
J. M. LILLY.
WILLIAM LIGHTNER.
Feb. Is, 1SiO.-3t
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$50 REWARD.

STOLEN from the subscribers Room at
~ Meetings. Tavern on the 4th Of Feb 'ry,
a SINGLE CASE FULL JEWELED DE-
TACHED GOLD LEAVER WATCH,
GOLD GUARD CHAIN AND KEY, with
the letters l.. NJ. b. cut on the inside of the
case, with pin or knife, little scratched on
the face with a pin near the pinion of the
hands, dent on the back of the case caused
by fall. Thibault g. Brothers Importers,
Phlad'a. No. not known.
The above reward will be given if Watch,
&c. be returned to me, or if information be
given so that | get them again.
]. b. BRADFORD.
Staunton, Feb. 25, 1871.
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Moses G. Good, Esq. at present a men,
Der ofthe State Senate, has been nominated
for Congress by a Wing Convention in the
Ohio district. 1t is announced in the Wood
stock Sentinel that Green b. Samuels, Esq.
declines a reelection to Congress.
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MIR. GRANGER.

We see it insinuated that this gentleman
is, in some way, connected with the Adolf
tionists, if he be not an Abolitionist himself.
This is not true. He is no abolitionist, disa-
vows their doctrines, and, a: the last election,
was opposed by man brought out by the
Abolition party, in consequence of which his
vote was below that cast for Genl. Harrison,
in his District-whereas, heretofore, his pop.
ularity has run ahead of all other candidates.
.fyenu
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PUBLIC DEFENcE.-In the House of Rep
resentatives, on tuesday, on motion of Mr..
Fillmore, it was resolved, that the Commit
tee on Military Affairs be Instructed to inquire
into the expediency of making the necessary
appropriations for Notifications, naval arma-
ments, and other necessary preparations to
place the country in proper state Of defence.
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ANOTHER NOTICE.

WE once more respectfully invite all per-
sons having bonds due the estate of
&c orge NJ. Conner, decd. to call upon Geo.
Baylor, jr. one the Executors, who resides
IN Waynesborough, and make payment on or
before the LIST day of April next, as longer in
diligence cannot be given.
JACOB COINER,
GEORGE BAYLOR,
ES'ors. of G. NJ. Coiner, decd.
Feb 50
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Mr.. Benjamin +. Butler has at length made
his long-promised explanation in relation to
his statement to Gen. Tallmadge that "dis-
closures of frauds so outrageous would soon
be made as to drive the Wing party from the
field" Mr.. Butler denies having made use
of the language imputed to him, and the mat
ter resolves itself into question of veracity
between him and Gen. Tallmad ge.
~. Y, Cor. of tile Nat. Intel.
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we devoutly hope it may prove true, that Mr..
Clay will be despatched forthwith to London
on special mission to open negotiations for
the final adjustment Of difficulties. The oc-
currences at Lockrort seem 10 require imme-
date action to avert SO direful calamity as
war.
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LOUISIANA.

An act has passed the Legislature of the
State OF Louisiana to authorize the taking of
the sense of the People of that State as to the
propriety of calling Convention of the Peo-
pie to alter its Constitution.
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Valuable NEllE Property
FOR SALE OR RENT.

v1'HE subscriber feeling the infirmities a.
= rising from age, and wishing to contract
his business, would offer for sale or rent his
mills ; consisting ola
MERCHANT MILL, COUNTRY MILL,
AND SAW MILL,
situated within aquarter of mile of the main
road leading from Staunton to Lexington, by
way of Middlebrook and Brownsburg, about
six miles from the former and five from tho
latter. These mills having undergone tho
rough repair last fall, and situated in fine
wheat-growing country, would afford fine
business to any person wishing to engage in
such business. There is about
60 OF 70 Acres Of Land
attached to it, principally wood land, little
MEADOW and more could be made.
A further description of the above property
is deemed unnecessary as those wishing to
purchase would view for themselves.
JAMES McNUTT.
Feb 25-3t
The Rockingham Register will copy st
and forward account to this office.
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TFlour in Richmond 81 SO.

az The Editor of the Staunton Spectator
will please say in his paper of the 25th that
will respond to the call of "a Voter of the
District as soon as ascertain whether the
nominees Of the little Congresses of Buchan-
an and Fincastle accept or decline the contest
for seat in the next Congress of the u. s..
assuring him that there shall be race.
ID. w. PATERSON.
Feb'ry. 23d, 1871.