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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-25

AN IMPORTANT DECISION. Judge
Trigg, of the United States District
Court of Tennessee, in dismissing an
application for the privilege of writ Of
ha6eas corpus in the case of McCann,
the applicant, on the ground that he had
no Jurisdiction in the case, it being with
in the jurisdiction of the State Courts
exclusively, is reported to have said: II
am at loss to perceive how any judge
or court, whether State or Federal, can
assume the responsibility of pronounc.
ing otherwise than itwas a civil war
that the parties engaged in it We're bel.
ligerents, and as such entitled to exer
else every right accorded to them by the
laws of war, 1t will, of course, be con
ceded, that il it were a civil war, anC
the parties engaged in it were beilige
rents in the sense of the internationa
law, then whatever one of the bellige
rents might do in conformity to the law
and usages of war, so also might tn
other party"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
NEW DRESS.

Persons who have been wearing plain
Confederate clothes have exchanged
them for better suits. We see that some
of the papers of the State have also
dotted their Confederate suits and don
ned new ones. With them, cold things
have passed away and al things have
become new." We are pleased to see
that the ravages of war have left some
still able to purchase new material and
make respectable appearance. Among
the papers which have, within the past
week, appeared in new dresses, with in
creased Dimensions, are the Stanton
Vindicator, Lynch6ug Virgiaia1s and
Lynchbyry Republican. "The "SpectG-
tor'' will have to dress rpin a new snit
or its better dressed contemporaries
may become too proud to notice it..
Though with some, the 'stailor makes
the man." the ",Spectator' hopes to be
Judged by its merits, aud not by its
dress. 1t does not, however, depreciate
the value Of new dress; on the con-
trary, thinks it proper and desirable,
and hopes to get one before a great
while, when it, too, may look with
mingled emotions of pride and com
passion upon a plain Confederate dress,
fattered and torn by the rough usage 81
Federal soldiery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
IRON WORKS in VIRGINIA.

There was in Virginia, in 1850, as
shown by the census, 1872 IRON Works,
3,282 hands, and capital to
the amount of 81, 732,77l.
As remarks the Lynchburg Repes6za-
can, "their number and value have
doubtless been greatly increased within
the last fifteen years, but they are still
far behind their full development
With the proper amount of capital and
labor, Virginia alone can be made to
yield supply Of iron for the whole
South. Her mountains are full of the
ore, and her streams furnish the water
power in the greatest prot1sion. Capt.
tai and enterprise are all that are need
ed to make our hills and valleys vocal
with the music of the forge and the
workshop. Shall these be wanting
longer. Shall the great mineral wealth
of Virginia and OF the South remain
buried forever for the want OF enterprise!
We hope the attention OF capitalists may
soon be directed to this important
branch of industry, ard that the day is
not far distant when the mountains 81
of the South shall be made to yield up
their immense riches to the wealth
prosperity and glory Of our section"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
PEOPLE THE VALLEY.

We clip the following Just remarks
concerning the "good people" OF this
noble Valley of Virginia from the Edi-
torial correspondence Of the Central
Presbyterian
''The good people Of the Valley are living
in that quiet, orderly manner, for which they
have always been SO we'll known They mean
to act, under the circumstances in which they
are placed, IN perfect good faith, and would
have done SO just as well, if not better, with
out the presence of single Federal soldier.
Where people have 50 generally the senti-
mel OF an enlightened conscience in their bo-
son. they have no need, and get no good from
the sight Of one with bayonet. Such peo-
pie hnow when to fight, and when to Quit
fighting, and no circumstance of prosperity
OR adversely, victory or defeat, will ever
quench within them the love of true libortv.
or "Sic Semper Tyrannis,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
DIED.


In Staunton. on the evening of july 14th. FLOR
ENCE BROWNLOW, infant child of VIM II. and NJ -,
A. Tams.
"As the sweet flower that scents the morn
But wlthers in the rising day.
Thus lovev this infants dawn.
Thus swiftly fed its life away"
r. FROM wound received at Winchester, September
18th. 1854, Lieut.. JOHN B. Mc(i UFFIN. aped OF
years and days. The writer of this notice was in
matey acquainted with the deceased and can say of
truth that he was kind, honest and aectionate to-
all VINO knew him. Having been employed by the first
merchants and business of the county of Angus
ta and having gained the esteem of those of his
nand by acts OF Kindness which he was ever ready to
6estow, he leaves bereaved mother and many
friends to mourn their loss, having hope that he is
at re ST. and singing praise around the throne of Hea
yen's eternal king
His eye is dim, the loving eye,
That beamed so 70 ndly on US here
Sealed up in death, the anxious sigh
No more bedews it with tear D.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
WHAT 1T COSTS.

The Albany "Argus" calculates the
cost to the Government of providing
sustenance for freedmen now without
employment at 100000 rations daily Ia
small estimate, probably at cost of
about forty cents each, or $4,000 day
over half million of dollars per
week, and nearly thirty million OF dol
lars per annum. Add to this the pay
OF superintendent of treedmen's camps
and villages, and other expenses con.
nected herewith, and the grand aggre-
gate must approximate to about halt the
entire cost Of the Government before the
war;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
STANTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

The Editor of the Lvnchburg Vrganian
having recently paid visit to Washington
City, in an editorial in his paper of Septem-
Der lst, says:
GA public functionary in Washington, whose
acquaintance thousands Of Southern men in quest
of pardons will have occasion to make-told the
writer few days since that he .would keep Viz
ginia under q provisional government for fifty
years and would never consent to her represen-
tation in Congr ess unless she adopt the principle
of negro Suffrage! This will doubtless be the
position taken by many members of Congress,
and it will serve to strengthen the opposition t.
Southern representation under any and all cir
cumstances. We throw out these hints now with
the single purpo of guiding our people in de-
cision Of great moment--the choice Of their rep
resentatives to Congress. They cannot be too
careful in the Natter
Who is this terrible "public functionary"
who will "never consent to allow Virginia
representation in Congress unless she adopt
the principle of negro suffrage ?"
son what meat doth this, our Caesar feed
That he hath grown so great q''
he would "keep Virginia under provis-
ional Government for fifty years y
Were the ''hiDts" of the Virqinian de-
signed to Intimate that the people of this
State should elect Representatives to Con
gress who "adopt the principle of negro stuff
rage 2" Virginia is one of the United States,
and has the right to elect Representatives
who would represent ner political sentiments.
IF she had to choose between the alternatives
of being "a, the Union with negro sa.6i age CT
out of the Union (even s'under provisional
Government acithout it, she would not hes
itate to choose the latter Rather than be
in under such circumstances she would pre-.
fer being tout in the cold," even if she had
to repose upon the coolest iceberg ever con-
gealed by the "Northvind' S BREATH If she
cannot be allowed to choose Representatives
to suit herself, she would prefer to have none
at all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
ENCOURAGING SIGN,

The most encouraging sign we have yet
seen for the South, says the Lynchburg Re-
publican, is the telegram of President John
son to the Mississippi constitutional Conven-
ton, congratulating them upon the happy
termination of their labors toward restoring
the State to its proper relations to the Union,
and assuring them that he would soon with
DIR aw the federal troops from their borders,
and give them again the writ of habeas cor
pus. In other words he promises them an
early restoration of all their constitutional
rights, except slavery. This shows that the
Presidents policy is still adhered to, despite
the radical pressure upon him, and that that
policy will soon place all the States beyond
the successful assaults of that political faction
which still seehs for party purposes, to keep
US under the yoke of oppression.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05


On the 4th of May, by the Rev. Mr. Strineer, Mr..
SALLIE MYERS. of Canicello.
On the 4th of May, by the Rev. VIM Pinkerton.
Mr.. G G. GREINER. and Miss MARY PAXTON ali
of Fairfield, Rockbridge county.
On the oath of MAY, by the Rev. Mr.. Braffe. Mr..
JAS. A. STRICKLER, of Cedar Grove and Mrs
MAKGAREFTE TEMPLET0N, of Fairfield, Rock.
bridge.
On 22d of June, by the Rev. J. W. Richardson. Mr..
JOHN MAYSE, and Miss LIZZIE Q. MATCHET, all
of Rockbridge.
On Wednesday. Aug the I'd. BY the Rev. Mr.. Trim :
ble Mr.. ROBT. 8. MARKS and Miss FANNIE POT
TER, of Brownsburg, Rockbridge.
On the 22d of Aug bv the Rev. John s. Martin. Mr.
Cha VI WOOD. of Baltimore City, and Mrs NAN.
CY GRIFFIN, of Fairfield
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
MEXICO.

The paciioation Of Mexico is not yet COM
pleted, although the Imperialists are masters
of all the most important stfatagetic points
in the country. In Northwestern Mexico
guerrilla bands continue to keep their organ
ization, but their numbers are small. Jurez
still remains in chihuahua, but the 1mpe-
rialist forces are gathering about him, and
since the defeat of Negrete near Monterey,
ane the capture or dispersal Of his army, Ju-
rez has been left without any troops. His
situation is therefore, quite critical now that
the campaign against chihuahua has COM
meneed in good earnest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
ERROR CORRECTED.

Not ha wing been at the public meet
ing, at the Court House, which made
nominations of candidates for Congress,
the Senate and House of Delegates, in
the brief notice we made last week, we
committed the error of stating that Hon.
A. Ell. FL. Stuart was nominated by the
committee, whereas, he was nominated
by acczanaatiop IN the meeting before
the committee, which nominated can
didates for the Senate and House of
Delegates. was appointed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
PRICES CURRENT.
Reported Weekly by Ker, Stevenson & Co
WHOLESALE PRICES.

FLOUR Offering light and Market Fluctuating.-
Superb ne, 50 to so. Extra, 1OA
CANDLES-Adamantne 2715cts. Sperm, 3scts.
COFFEE-Rio, 35@034c. Java 43 to 44c.
BUTTERFLIES. Good demand.
CHEESE-12c.
Saliva. So. so.
SUGAR-Brown &c. Crushed, %. Extra Coffee,
2O15 Coffee, Yellow, 1871
Observation-Disclosures from 4Oc to ST. TO-.
WINES & LIQUORS hiskey, 90 to sap bbl:-
Case, $40 so. Claret $l2 Port Wine, AZ Sher-
ry, sl3. Barr Ale, 4451 Brown Stout, $41a Fine
Old Cegnac. $40. Bakers Whiskey, 10 years old,
$50. Cognac Brandy. $l7.
WOOL-Washed. 35 to Ace. UNIV ashed, 80 to 55c.
BEESWAX-30 to 32c
FLAXSEE1-$l 25 to 40.
GRAIN BAGS-Best Stark ''A.' 75c. bushel
Dat. 90.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
Spotswood Hotel,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

his House has been remodeled, renovated refu r.
nished, and ptt IN PEI Sect order throughout and
the travelling public may rest assured OF finding as
comfortable accommodations with us as can be fouad
in any frst-class HOTEL North or South
Our friends, patrons, and the public generally VS.
iting Richmond, cordially invited to make their
bone with us, and no pains VIII be spared to m AXE
them comfortable, We pledged to sustain the
well-known reputation of the House.
Our former patrons Will find The old emp loyees of
the Ii ouse still in service, where they will be
pleased to welcome them as formerly.
COOKERY Il MELLWARD,
Sept 5-3mos Projectors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
ATToRNEY-GENERAL's OFFICE,
Washington, August 81, 1865.

Hon. F. II Pierpont, Governor of Virginia:
Sir Il am directed by the Attorney-General
to acknowledge the re ceipt of your letter of the
25th instant, and to say in reply, that as far as
tn Office is concerned, you have his full authori
ty for saying that the only influence possible to
be exerted in the matter of pardons by any agent,
or attorney, whoever he may be, is to delay the
petition All cases coming under the thirteenth
exception, and all petty civil officers, having your
recommendation need nothing further. They are
approved by the Acknowledgement as mat
ter of course. The President declares that
any intmaton that money can assist petitioner
is gross insult to his whole office, from himself
to his humblest messenger.
am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
NJ F. PLEASANTS, Pardon Clk,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
WASHINGTON CoLLEGE.-GEN. LEE

The authoritative announcement that
Gen. Robt. E. Lee has accepted the
Presidency of "Washington College"
atLexington Va., unanimously rendered
him by the Trus tees Of that Institution
Of Learning, will be hailed with uni
versal satisfaction. This sCellege' de-
rived its name and received its first en-
dowment from the "Father Of his eoun-
try" Gent Robt. E. Lee, whose career
has been illustrated by the virtues
which adorned the life and character
of his immortal ancestor has accepted
the honorable, but comparatively hum
bic position rendered to him by the u
thorities Of the College with a patriotic
spirit which must win for him new
title to the admiration and love OF his
countrymen. The College, under the adj
and supervision Of Genl
Lee, will resume its exercises on the
18th of September.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

NEW STORE In CHURCHVILLE.-The
~ SUBSCRIBERS are now receiving and Opening at
Oh urchville Va.,a general assortment of NEW AND
FRESH GOODS, selected with care in the Baltimore
market. o which they invite the attention of the
public. Their stock consists of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES. QUEENswARE.
HARDWARE. HATS, SHOES, DYE.
STUFFS, MEDICINES, NOTIONS,
&C., DC.
of as good quality as be found anywhere. which
h will sell at fair prices for CASH or exchange for
all kinds of Country Produce upon good terms The
Credit system having been aban doned at home and
abroad, No BOOKS WILL BE KEPT and the CASH
OR PRODUCE WILL BE INVARIABLY REOUIR-
ED. No exceptions will be made. But upon these
terms the subscribers promise to sell goods As
CHEAPLY as they can be boughtin Stauntoh or auv
where else. Buyers Will hndit to their interest to
call and examine their stock at Lindsev's old stand
Churchville, Va. L. Il w. H. WADDELL
Sen Sat
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
Ohm R. WOODS,

ITO THE PEOPLE OF AUGUSTA
4 Having been nominated at meeting held at the
Court House on the 2Sth of August by respectable
portion of the voters of the County, Candidate
to represent you in part, in the next House OF Dele
gates of Va, hereby accent the nomination, aud if
elected, pledge myself to serve you according to the
best of my ability
Sept 5-tde-2ts* GEORGE BAYLOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

We invite attentention to the adver-
tisement of Messrs Minor & Jones, Com
mission Merchants IN Richmond. 1t
will be seen that orr friend Mr.. j.
Graham Effenger is in this house, VIII o
is, as old "Will Boniface'' would say,
"pretty well known in these parts. "
Give him a call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

DGrThe President has ordered the South
ern Methodist churches, which have been in
the hands of Northern ministers by military
agency, to be restored to the ministers of the
church South, who now assume their minis
terlal duties in New Orleans, at Memphis,
and elsewhere
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

TO THE VOTERS OF THE 9Th CON.
L GRESSIONAL DISTRICT.-Fel10w Citizens -
In response to the calls of my elbow Citizens of Bath
county. and that Of my friends and neighbors of my
county, Albemarle as ais to solicita-
ton from ge ntleHen from several other counties of
this District announce myself aCandidate fer Con-
gress and wi Il address the people of the District at
their respective Courts.
Sept. Side JOHN Z. WOODS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

We invite attention to the advertisement
of the ''Spotswood Hotel" which has the
reputation of being one of the best in the
South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

The weary Heart" was received loo
late for this issue. 1t will appear in
our next. We would be pleased to be
favored by the author frequently.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

~ David S. Young, ESQ.,, has de.
clined accepting the nomination con-
ferred upon by the public meeting held
at the Court House on last Court dav.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS

VA7E are authorized to announce JNO F. LEWIS,
w ESQ.,, of Rock in CHAM county, as Candidate
for Congress in the 9th Congressional District,
posed of tie counties of Rockingham, Page, Bath,
Allegheny, Highland, Augusta. Craig, Rockbridge,
Botetourt. Aloepaarle, Greene and Madison.
Aug 29-tde
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

aA. President Johnson has issued proc
lamation, removing, after the Sd of Septem-
Der, all restrictions on articles specified as con-
,raband of war in the States recently in
nsurrection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

esA= Robt. Gray. Esq, has Withdrawn
from the canvass for Congressional honors in
this District
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

We call attention to II. M. Stoddards adj.
yertisement of "American Fashions"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
IMPORTANT CONCERNING rARDoNs.

The following letter, addressed to the
Governor of Virginia has been furpish-
ed by him for publication. 1t explains
itself:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
Total
n x

Total Is.
One day occupied by both sides in
battle, making rs times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
CAPTAIN WRITES TRIAL.

After the adjournment of the Military Com
mission, in Washington, on Monday, the 28th
ult., Writ had long interview with his
counsel AS soon as he understood they
were about to abandon the case look of
pain overspread his countenance, and for a
moment he scarcely seemed to comprehend
the state of the case. He rose to his feet
and earnestly implored his counsel not to
forsake him or abandon the case. He was
evidently laboring under great excitement,
and said be could not face the Court alone.
~ The " Winchester Nea0s" pub
fishes a list, showing the number of
times Winchester was occupied by sol
diers from Nov. 9th, 1861, until Sept.
10th 1864, when Gen. Early was driven
mp the Valley by Sherman. The ia
BILE shows it to have been occupied by
onion troops 4o times.
Rebel 81 I"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

DEMOVED.-Roane Il Abby having removed to
II the Store occupied for the last year by Catlet
Abby and just opposite their Old Stand, would cali
attention to their stock of CLOTHING, HATS,
SHOES, GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS,
&c, lust received, which they will sell cheap for
CASH Sept. ,5-3t.
I. SCHEFFER.
Sept 5-tf Virginia Hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

OK REWARD is offered for the delivery to me-.
dDO. or information leading to the recovery OF a,
large BLACK COW, which strayed from my premises,
in Staunton, Va, about the 1st of June, 1865.
She has white face the letter G on one horn, and
is supposed to be in the neghborhood of Staunton.
Sept. Sits D. SMITH.
Staunton Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

T5RGINIA.-In the Court of Augusta County.
August 49, 1865, Ordered that all and each of
the Surveyors of Roads in this County, VIII have
heretofore been appointed and acted be and they
hereby appointed, who are empowered and directed
to call out practicable all ands and tha
bes belonging to th respective precincts and cause
the same to be put in good and lawful repair.
Copy-Teste,
VIM. A BURNETT, Clerk.
Sept SIT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
MARQUIS & KELLY'S AM
:: :: !:
WESTERN Va. MARBLE HORKS, ESN1Aa fiy
AT STANTON, UNI. /,
and AES
Harris o a burg.

TALL AT POINTS,
" OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE,
And see the Celebrated Cooking -Christophen
Columbus. Mt. Vernon Ola Dominion. &C.
TIN WARE of all kinds, plain and painted.
WOODEN ARE, sc.
ROOFING, SCOUTING and GUTTERING done
in the best manner and OF the best erial.
COPPER WORK Of all kinds made to order.
SeDt 5-tf
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-28
Ue.p,ratery apparntus

A series of experiments we're made a few dsys
ago. in Paris, With an apparatus, invented by Mr.
Galibert, to enable man 10 breathe in the midst
OF dele,erious carnations. A quantity Of four
Of sulphur was set ere TO IN 3 cellar. and q snf-
hcient quantity Of soil barous acid being thus en-
volved. fireman. who had never.used NJ. Gail
bert's apparatus, which is a combination Of air
tubes communicating with q sort Of knapsack.
filled with compressed air, entered the cellar. and
stayed twelve minutes 10 it, without experience
Ing any injurious effects His nostrils during the
time we're strongly compressed by a sort of
spring, aud bis eyes protected By pair Of spec
tscles made for the purpose. Tae man did not
leave the cellar until called by the Colonel The
cellar was then filed with a dense and acid
smoke, and another man went in with the same
success. At length Colonel Wilerme himself
pat on the apparatus, and stayed considerable
time in that atmosphere of sufiocating vapors OF
every description, and convinced himself By his
own experience that q man could breathe as
freely with the apparatus as il be we're 10 the
open air Similar experiments have been per
formed at Versailles, and lately in one OF the
cellars of the Societe d'Encoursgement when
the air in the reservoir has become foul oy the
action Of breathing. fresh air may be introduced /;
the knapsack, which IL metal. has TN bottom,
but the lid consists Of skin or leather bag. To
drive out the foul air, this leather bag has only
to be pressed down, and to fill the space with
fresh air, the bag is pulled up again. To I'll q
larger space, like that of goatskin, with air, NJ.
Gaiibert uses a pair of bellows, slower pro-
cess, but better adapted TO the size Of the re-
cipient.