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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
Strayed or Stolen.

Gp IN REWARD.-Stolen, from the subscriber,
eDOO Sunday night, the Sd instant, a SoR-
REL MARE, years old, Is hands HIGH With white
face fax name and tail, branded GAP both shoul
ders and under the name, carries high head, has fine
carriage and dog rots well.
Twill give $25 for any information that will enable
me to recover the mare and s % for the thief.
Address, ANDREW A. CRAWFORD,
Dec l2-3t Mt. Solon Augusta co Va.
A UGUSTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS OFFICE
Il to wlt-ESTRAY HOG. Taken up, BY Geo.
G. Hanger on his land, of the following description
to wit: HOG of white color, marks, tail cat
off wei CHING about l25 pounds gross weight and ap-
praised at $40 90 by A. Roudabush, J. Roudabush.
and Jacob Hanger, before James w. Calhoun, J. P.
Extraet-Feste,
Dec b-3t* VIM. A. BURNETT, Clerk.
"OKSE STOLEN.-On Monday, Sept 4th. a
IL Horse belonging to Fthe subscriber YVES stolen
froH the premises Of Mrs. Catherine Shuey of the fol-
lowing description He chestnut sorrel, with
light and tail, supposed to be years old this
Spring. with large blaze in forehead some saddle and
girth marks. raw boned, in good working condition.
carries up well in harness or when mounted. lib
era and ample reward will be given for his recovery
Address MEREDITH BAILY,
Sept l2-tf3tH Staunton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

The Report of the Governor of jamaica has appear.
ed in the English papers He describes the charac-
ter of the late instruction, and details the
10 which he resorted for it's suppression. and expires
ses the belief that. bat for the promptude with which
he Government acted, tie revolt would have become
general and would have resulted in the DETERMINATION
Of the white race.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

1t is said that the Emperor Napoleon has addressed
letter direct to the Secretary of State asking our
Government to recognize the Empire of Maximiliar
as the Government de tacto The Secretary of State
| is engaged in preparing his reply.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

NOTICE.-We have just received large assort-
~ ment of New Goods Notions, Dress Goods Be-.
settings, Ed gings Rues, Comforts. Ladies' Cloaks,
Kid Shoes, Morocco Do and all other kinds. Nous
Inns Mernos, Plaids, Calicos, etc. All kinds Of Gents
and Ladies' Gloves Kid Gloves, white and colored. -
Brown Cotton, Cotton Yarn, Cassimeres, Cassinets,
home made Jeans and Lnsey, ready made Clothing,
Furs Mus, Fancy Soaps, etc., which we offer for sale
at reduced rates for cash country produce.
Dec 1y- ISAAC PAUL CO.,
MTG q old Main
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

ITO THE PUBLIC notice that Sam'l Ken
i nerly, Jr, Agent for the creditors of Sam'l Ken
nery, ST., offers for sale s.ract of land containing
200 acres; 60 of which are cleared" &c. This tract
the property of the late William G. Berry, decd
and sold by decree of Court since his DEATH for Coed
crate Money Sold and paid for under such circumstan
ces as to induce me, as guardian of Mary A. Berry,
infant daughter of said w G. Berry, Decd toforewarn
all creditors, and other persons not to buy said tract
law shall settle all questions relating the sale of real
during the war; belonging infant heirs sold by
judicial proceedings which declared null and void.
Dec 12-It THORNTON BERRY,
Guardian for Mary A. Berry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

. ALE OF LANDAU the request of Jno Snapp,
y we will sell, in front Of the Court House. in Staun
ton, Tuesday, December 26th 1865, tract Of Land
balance cleared and under fence lying three mikes west
Of Stanton, the Parkersburg road. The land will
be shown any desiring to purchase, by James c.
Riley, who live near the premises
Terms $20J. cash third of the remainder in GO
days. and tn balance in and IL months, the purcha-
ser executing bonds with approved security
CUSHING Il CO,
dec 11-fds Auctioneers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-In obedience to a
~ Decree off the Circuit Court of Augusta county.
rendered at the last term, in the case of
E. l.. Brewer, guardian, &C..
against
David Landes, and others,
shall, on Thursday the 2sth of December next, pro:
coed to sell, to the highest bidder, the FARM OF
which Abraham Landes died seized, situated Naked
Creek Auguata county, adjoining the lands of George
Seaw light and others, containing about 25O ACRES
This land is of average quality with the lands IN the
neighborhood, is we'll improved, with three dwelling
no uses two bans and is well watered, with about 40
acres in tim ber There is valuable mill site on the
tract which will be surveyed off, with about twenty
of and including dwelling anc barn, and Will DO
sold separate from the balance of the tract.
TERMS $50 much in hand as will pay the cha rges
and expenses of the sae the balance upon credit of
one two and three years. paya BILE gold or its equiv
alent bonds with good security required from the pur
chasers and the title retained until the purchase money
is paid ENOCH L. BKOWE
Nov 28-4tsS Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

The National Valley Bank of Staunton, Virginia
vas granted charter on Tuesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

TNSTORE AND FOR SALE
i barrels Tuscaloosa Whisky,
barrels Parker Whiskey
] barrel Grey-superior article.
20 sacks Marshall Salt,
sugar. Coffee, Tea. Bacon, &C.. by
KER, STEVENSON q co.
o. Special attention to buying and selling on COM
mission. K, S. d co.
Dec 12-4t-Virginian copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

We respectfully call the ate ntion of Country Mer
chants and the public generally to this opportunity of
purchasing goods AT COST. Give us a call at Roane
Alloys old stand, under the Va. Hotel.
Dec I2-tf SCHEFFER & FULTZ.
HOGE, MASON s. co. are now opening their "a
III supply ofFALL & WINTER GOODS, con-
ssting in part of
French Merinos, Poplins, (plan and striped\
All wool Delaines, Apaceas,
Broad Cloths, Cassimeres,
Satinets, Factory Goods Ga and 4.
Gents Fine Calf Boots,
Men and Boys Heavy Boots.
Gents, Ladies', and Misses Shoes,
Hats of every description,
low Ware, to which they invite the attention Of par
ckasers Nov 20-u
GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES.-Piper Of
VI Fankhouser have Just receiv very large lot q
NEW GOODS, especially Dress Goods and Cloaks
to which they invite the attention Of the Ladies' and
fact all dealers who want great bargains. We
now sell all kinds of Goods at Greatly Reduced Prices
having recently made purchase at lower figures than
formerly, and we determined to give frisads
the immedi ate benefit of the fall.
Don't forget to call at "W hte's Corner" opposite
Benz Crawfords old stand and you will find in
earnest in what we provide. Nov 25-ln.
GAVE YOUR MONEY by getting your Watches
~ repaired by BARNARD MAYNE, who, for the last
ten years, has been employ ed in Of the best
atch- Making Establishments in Europe and in this
Country. Persons having fine Watches such Chro-
nometers, Reporters Duplex English Patent Levers.
will find it to their advantage to give him call, as be
does hi work the best principles moderate
&C. Work Room, Corner of Main AMI Augusta SITS,
up stairs, over Armentrouts' Tobacco tore.
DeC5-St
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Greely's Opinion of Tennessee.

Greedy is very indignant because the Tennessee
Legislature has defeated bill permitting negroes
to testify in courts Of justice. Such conduct on
the part of Union legislature Horace regards as
infamous, but is not surprised At it, because q
sweak and worthless union general commands
that department, and . reverend BLACKBOARD is
styled governor Of the State" The indignant
Horace says, Tennessee has many staunch union
lists and worthy men among her citizens; but she
is nevertheless PandemoniuA Of passion and
crime, and no more fit for self government to-day
than Dahomey. She needs the strong arm Of
military power stretched over her for months yet
and she needs that this rule should guarantee tn,
freedom and legal equality of all her people, n
the solid basis Of true Reconstruction"
Unjust be confessed that, judging TENNESSEE
by its present rulers, Greeley is not far wrong in
pronouncing her as unfit for 'self-government a.
Dahomey," for the one is governed by negroes
and the other by = reverend backguard." But
We submit if both the one and the other are MOI
the legitimate results of the 1ri6unss radical doc
trines of negro equalityf
France, Mexico and United States.
From the position of Gen. Grant, his views
are considered of importance. The Raleigh
Standard, Holdsn's paper, says that Gen. Grant
While in Raleigh, N. c., spoke Of the Mexican
question, and said sthat France did not ask ou1
consent to establish monarchy in Mexico, and
we should not consult that power in re -estab
fishing the Republic of Mexico.'' He furthe
holds that it is simply question between III
and the de facto governments of Mckee. W.
recognize the Republic of Mexico as the de jur
government, and we are bound, says the Lieut.
General. TO accord to that government the pro
lection of our arms. He thinks France has n,
right to fight on this quest ion, it being sim
ply a question between Macmillan and GU
Government-he does rot know France in th
question. But if France should happen to anov
| us, and involve herself in war with US on thi
question, the 1t. Gener al thinks now is the tim
| to have it, before our commerce has been agai
set afioat on every sea, and sswhile we have al
army organized and under pay equal to tn
emergency
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
Dec 12-tds

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
i late and PERSONAL PROPERTY, in Rock
lngham county, Wednesday, Jan. II, l866.-With
view of breaking up hons excepting, account of my
age and inirmiies will sell, at public auction, (f
sold privately before the day of sale) Wednes
day, the l7th dav of Jan 1855, the VALUABLE
FARM now occupy, LIVING the West side of Dry
River, miles North of Brldgewater, Rockingham
county, containing 200 Acres. The greater part of the
land is River Bottom, in good condition, and well
tered and pretty well supplied with tluber The I'M
Eprovamen Is comprise fine Brick Dwelling House,
large Swisher Barn, al out house the dwelling
and all other necessary buildings, making it one of the
most conveniently xed plantations in the county
There also fine apple orchard of the choicest fruit
the place. and the farm is well watered by streams
and good spring under the roof of the house. Itis
| a real Dutchman's home, arranged with an eye to
comfort and convenience. 1t is believed to be one OF
the best farms the county, n almost all respects
As before said it may be bought at private sale, but
not it will be sold on the day of sale specified ABOVE
Also at the same time and ace will be sold all my
PERSONAL PROPERTY consisting of Cattle,
Cows and Young Cattle) few Shoats, Wheat, Corn
and Flour, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Beds,
Bedding, &c, including many articles not necessary
Terms of sale made known on day of sale.
Dec 5-tds-cost $2I. ABRAHAM CLICK. Sen.
| Staunton Spectator and New Market Shenandoah
Valley insert till sale, mark COST and charge THIS OIL
6ce.-Rock. Register.
GALE OF LAND.-In pursuance of decree of
~ the Circuit Court of Augusta county, made In
the cause of Peter @. Garber's widow against his
heirs, shall proceed, the prem ses, on Saturday,
the 3Oth day of December 1865 to SELL public sae
| to the highest bidder, TRACT OF LAND In
Augusta county, containing about hundred acres,
more or less adjoining the lands of Martin CARRIER,
George Towberman and others, and near the Port-Re-
public road 1t has on it comfortable dwelling
| and necessary OuthOuses, and 1t Is desirable
| small farm. TERMS One four;h in twelve months
interest from day of sale and the residue in two
equal payments at and two years thereafter. the
purchasers giving bonds with good personal security,
| and reservug the title as ultimate security
Dec 5-4t REUBEN A. CARRIER,
| Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
WANTS..

WANTED BY gentleman, competent to teach
w the usual English branches, Latin, French and
higher Mathematics, q situation as TEACH Err
Had previous to the war; several years experience,
and pledges satisfaction. Is native Virginlan.
Address, with full particulars,
Dec I9-2t* TEACHER,
Palmyra, Fluvanna county, Va.
TXTANTED-A Farm Hand and also good
w COOK R. SUMMERSON.
Dec 19-2t.
IXTANFED-20O EMPTY BARRELS and FIR
w KINS ISAAC PAUL & CO.,
Dec I2-tf Antoni's Old Stand.
IXTANTED.-10OO bushels FLAX SEED.
w Dec r. ISAAC PAUL & CO.
WANTED, "A situation, by lady, as
w TEACHER of the English Branches in some
village or country school; preferred within toa
miles of Va. c. r Road between Gosdonsv lille and
Western terminus of Va C. R. Road. Apply immedi
ately, stating terms, &c, to
Nov 2S-3t "AUGUSTA VIRGINIA."
in care of s'Spectator,'' Staunton, Va
w TWO GOOD CDOPERs.
Constant employment and good wages will BIO CIV
en-. Apply at Waynesboro' Mills.
Nov 28-tf H. l.. GALLAHER.
w A N T D.. .onr-,nn,, M . -,
so TONS OF NO. /. TIMOTHY HAY,
20 LOADS OF GOOD STRAW.
Aug 29-tf F.SCHEFF8R.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

r w. s. TAYLOR, Dealer in
y. GRO, ERIES & COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Main street, opposite Post Office,
STANTON, VA,
Keeps constantly hand fine assortment of FAM
lily GROCERIES, which he will sell cheap for
CASH. or give in exchange for all kinds of PRODUCE.
He respectfully invites the public to give him call.
Nov Diff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19
StauntOn Advertisements.
Jno. A. & Y. NJ. Bickle,
PR a CTI CAL

CABINET MAKERS & UNDERTAKES.
Ii AVE lately received, in addition to the work
IL made by themselves an assortment of Cane Sc at
and Back Parlor, Rocking. and Nursing Chairs, also,
WOOD seats OF various styles and ices SOLID and
nered anut, Mahogany and other sty of
w ardrobes, Safes, and Wa>hstands Dining Bre ak
fast, and other style of Tables We have also made
an arrangement with the beet Manufacturers NJ York
and Boston to receive, in few weeks general assort
ment OF Chamber Sets in Walnut, Mahogany and
Rosewood, varying prices and styles from S5 to-
ooO per set also all styles dressing Bureaus Centre
Toilet and Card Tables with marble and wood tons
and have such other facilities in contemplation that
are satisfied we can furnish any style of Furniture de-
sired at short notice and at less prices than any ohes
full stock of seasoned LUMBER-W alnut Cherry.
and Sycamore. Also extra crotched Veneers of Rose
wood, Walnut and Mahogany, and can make to order
any articles desired in the very be,t style.
We will, also, pay strict attention to the Underta-
king Business and furnish and convey to any part Of
the county. solid and veneered walnut and mahogany
COFFINS; also, Cloth covered Collins and VIII de-
sired Metallic Cases of improved patterns. All we
ask is fair trial. Satisfaction guaranteed
We have always on hand Split Bottom Chains of the
Best Make.
De- REPAIRING promptly DONE
10. WareroOm on Augusta street.
JOHN s. Y. M BlCKLE,
Dec 12-n Practical Cabinet Makers.
l. Of LADIES' GENTS DRESS GOODS.
Consisting, in part, of the following
Ladies' Fine Cloth Cloaks, of the latest
Styles !; all Wool Delaines, Calicoes,
Dress Trimmings, Hoop Skirts,
Balmorals, &c., &c.
Gents Heavy all Wool Cassimeres,
Cloths, Cassinets, &C.,
Just received and will be sold very low at the Cheap
Cash Store of ISAAC WITT g. BRO,
Nov. %, '65 Nearly opposite Marble Yard.
CEILING OFF AT BALTIMORE PRICES.-In-
tending to sell entire stock of Goods consisting
IF Dry Goods,
Boots,
Shoes,
Bats,
Caps,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-12-19

NEW BOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS p
~ large assortment of beautiful Photograph AL
bums Bibles Prayer Books, and Psalms and hymns,
fine bndings Juvenile Books; large assortment of
Toy-b Games and Puzzles; Paper Dolls hand
somely bound volumes of Poems, Albums, &c.
DIARIES FOR 1866.
Dec 12- ROBT. COWAE.
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ITO THE PUBLrC.-1 notice that sam'l Ken

Dec. 19-tde
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-16
EXECUTIONS.
after all

| Bowles, Mlligan and Horsey, who wsro last
Fall convicted at indianapolis of a conspiracy
to aid the Rebellion by an uprising of The
Sons Of Liberty" are now under sentence o!
death, to be executed on the 18th inst. A
vigorous effort is being made to induce The
President to commute their sentence. The
Cincinnati Gazette forcibly says:
"In time Of civil war whose extonf both territorial
and personal Is indefnabe; when secret corspracies
aid and comfort open warfare; when the conditions Of
peace, fidelity TO law, and respect for Government,
which are requisite 20 the administration OF Justice by
the liberal method Of trial by jury, wanting. the
power to punish those who do not strictly with.
in the jurisdiction Of military law. But the justification
Of such Penalties exists only during the public danger
While that continues such tribunals may be iusci In
inficDg capital punishment. But 10 execute the Icnth
penalty upon such persons. by che judn Of mill
taIy tribunal after che public danger Is past. which
,slled for summary powers. vonld shock the public
sense and although 1t may b thought leht matter
in tine excitement OF the hour and may be tlcouraged
BY some who make Mp Jack Of general stability and
OF sound principles by temporary ie1ociy or by de-
handing victim. such executions would certainly
bring reaction upon calmer reflection. Meu would
forget the oense in the death Of the victims and in
the absence Of that verdict which the r2p1, mind
will be easily shaken. and 20 the political friends OF
these offenders may make them into political martyrs
the seed OF bad party.
1--WE felt shock at the announcement thQt On order
bad been issued for the execution Of the Indiana Con-
spiretors-Bowles, Miligan and Horsey, on the 18th
and by it we Judge the sensations Of the rejecting gen
orally And while we feel the decacy OF interfering
with this judgment and would refrain from exciting In
the breasts VI these wreched men any hopes that the
doom NAV be ayerted for which their whole remaining
time should be devoted to preparation. we must express
anxious hope that this sentence VIII be recalled
and that II the Government sba fit to proceed fur
Their against these men, who. If they are guilty Of all
they charged with. viii be severely punished by
living in the country they plotted 10 destroy. Will turn
them over 10 the civil courts"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-16
THE ODDS AND RNDs.

The latest manifesto of Kirby Smith is inter-
preted by some as indicating undated belliger-
ency; we cannot so consider it. Smith admits
the defeat and surrender of the chief armies Of
the Rebellion but says he has "hopes of succor
from abroad" and calls on bis followers to
"prOve that your hearts have not failed in the
hour of disaster" and tells them that they
"possess the means Of long resisting invasion,
and finally that they may, by showing bold
front, "secure to our country terms that
proud people can with honor accept We
suspect that "terms" were uppermost in his
mind throughout, and that the best that are 10
be had will not long be rejected.
Probably our Government is doing the wisest
thing in not pressing Smith just at present.
He has not harmed US very seriously his year
or 80, and is not likely to be destructive so long
as he is lei alone. Meantime, the extent, the
completeness of the calamties which have
overtaken the Rebellion this side of the Mis-
Sissippi, the surrender not only Of Richmond
and Lee but Of Johnston, Dick Taylor, &c,
&C., with the flight and capture of Davis, Will
be circulated throughout Smiths Department,
and will make their impression Oh the public
mind. Nobody in that Department is fool enough
to imagine that it can resist the forces Gen.
Grant j. able to concentrate upon it; and
meantime the expense Of maintaining such an
army as Smiths will press heavily on the re-
sources of so young and unthrity people.
That army cannot be paid, nor can its soldiers
contribute in any way to the support Of their
families. The high prices of Cotton which last
year paid the cost of its inland transportation
to the Rio Grande have disappeared, and the
liberation of whatever Cotton remains IN the
reganed States tends to keep it down If not still
further reduce it. Hence We are confident that
Smiths army, if not already reduced to skel'
eton, will rapidly melt away il he be simply lot
alone.
| 1t nav well be, however, that the Gov
ernmeIt and the Lieutenant-General have
decided to make shorter work of 1t. II
80 we trust they will concentrate (not
| dispersc) o force of not less than One
Hundred Thousand Veterans, especially
strong in cavalry, and impel it straight toward
the heart of what is leit Of the Rebellion. We
doubt that it will be required ever to fire {
volley. though much smaller force might b'
constrained to fire many, al,l achieve NJ sacces
after all
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-16

enoours,s their returning loyalty None but towards
will insult nd tannt the defeated and dcfenseless We
must feed am oothe the destitute instruct the ignorant
and, bearing patiently with the bitterness and preju'
dice which win dobtless for time thwsrt efforts
aud misinterpret 0ur motives, aid tbcm ia rebuilding
their states on the on rdaton Of freedom. Our sole
enemy was Slavery. and Slavery 10 dead: We have
Low quarrel with the peopc Of the South. who have
really moro than we have 70 rejoice over the
downfall of system which impcded their material
progress perverted their religion shut them out from
The ympabics Of the world. and rdged their land with
the graves Of its victims.
I've are vctors-the cause Of all this evil and suffer
ing Is removed forever--and afford to be mag
unanimous How better we eyince our gratitude to
God for His great mercy than In doing good to those
who have hated w. and In having compassion on those
who have despitefully used Tho hour is Fastening
for rs all when sole ground Of dependence will BIO
the mercy and forgiveness Of God Let endeay0r so
feel and In relations to the people Of tho
South that repeat In sincerity the prayer Of our
Lord Forgive our trespasses we forgive those
who trespass against u.s. rcverently acknowledging
that lie has indeed lied captivity captive and received
gifts for men, yea for the rete.ons also tina. the Lord
God might dwell among them 10. W..
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-16
HOMES IN MARYLAND,

Good old Revolutionary Maryland, which in
1890 stood the siIh Of our States in population,
had fallen in 1860 to be the nineteenM in rank
eleren of the States now above her having had
no existence in 1870. Her latest return of aggre.
gate population is So, O34, Of whom about 6OO,.
900 were Free: Baltimore City and its suburbs
containing nearly halfof this number. Her pres.
Ont Legislature, having finished tho work Of con
forming her lawsto the new basis Of Freedom for
All, appointed Mr.. W. R. Cole, (Chief Clerk Of
the House, to prepare pamphlet, setting forth
to the citizens Of other States and to immigrants
her rare natural advantages cheapness Of
her soil, its facility, the excellence Of much Of
it, the mildness of her climate, the abundance
and excellence Of her timber, her mountains Of
iron and coal, her proximity to the best and
most capacious markets. her unrivaled water
power, the advantages for Its transportation prof
fered to her farmers by her great Bay and its
numerous inlets, with those Of the Potomac on
her western border, with hope Of attracting to
her rural districts steady tide of immigration.
The work has been well performed, and who.
ever wishes copy Of the pamphlet, or other in
formation on the general subject, may obtain it
by addressing W. R. Coles, corner Of Baltimore
and North-sts.. Baltimore. Nd.