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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
Fate Of MIR. Davis.

The New York Neaos in speaking of the
desire, on the part of a portion of the people
of the North, for the execution Of Mr.. Davis,
says: "Let the Republic be spared the deg
radiation, the horror, the remorse Of such a
crime In the same balance with the fate of
Mr.. Davis hangs, perhaps, the destiny of our
country. If he should be hung, we say it in
the most earnest spirit of depreciation, if he
should be hung, there can never, never, never
be good feeling between the North and South
There may be submission to power that can
not be resisted, but not peace such as should
dwell in republic to make its republcansm
real The Southern people, of this and Of
all generations to come, could not and would
not forgive the Government that dragged
their fallen chief to the gibbet If we would
have concord, if we would have tranquility
if we would have Republicanism and frater
nal Union, let never the hand of an execu.
toner be laid upon Jefferson Davis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
MIR. Davis should be Pard0ned.

Sound policy, as well as humanity demands
the speedy pardon of Mr.. Davis. Mr.. Davis
was, before the war, and, we have no d oubt
is now, better "Union man., in the true
sense Of that term, than those whoare thirsting
for his blood and clamoring for his execution
We believe with the Louisville Journal, that
if the demands Of those who shout perpetual
ly that streagon must be punished" were to
be complied with, and if treason" is oppo-
sition to the Constitution and the Union,
then assuredly not few of those very per-
sons would fall before the sword of Justice
If this definition of treason be correct, many
of them have been the most blatant traitors
the country has ever held. They, at least,
ought to hold their shameless tongues. They
are guilty, and every honest, intelligent man
in the Republic knows it, The sword they
call for is two edged, and cuts both ways
They of all others should avoid it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

Spain and Chill.

The pending war between Spain and Chilli
grows out of the refusal Of the latter to fur
nish supplies to Spanish war vessels, which
were furnished to those of Peru during the
late hostilities between these two countries
For the losses and inconvenience thus suf
fered the Spanish Government demanded in
demnity of Peru, and authorized Admiral
Pareja, commander Of it's naval squadron in
the Pacific, to act, if necessary, in the double
capacity Of minister and warrior-to nego-
tiate for reparation, and, if not successful in
that manner, to seek it at the swords point
and lannon's mouth. The civil portion of
his mission was complete failure, owing to
the peremptory and indignant refusal of the
ChiIian Government to accede to his de-
mands, which were made in an insulting and
threatening manner, and, therefore, on the
Oath of September, he assumed the bellige--
ent portion Of his mission, and instituted a
blockade of the coast of Chill Immediately
afterwards the Gillian Congress declared war
against Spain, authorized o loan of twenty
millions of dollars, and granted the President
lanlimited power to raise troops and increase
the navysN Up to the date of latest accounts
no collisions between the hostile forces had
occurred; but Admiral Pareja kept up his
blockade, and threatened to lombard the city
of Valparaiso, and the Chilians were arming
The Spanish squadron, however, is entirely
unequal to an efficient blockade, and even
from Valparaiso two well armed CHILEAN wal
vessels, on an undivulged expedition, sue
ceeded in getting to sea through it. The for
eign minister bad held meetings and protest
ed against the action of Pareia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
THE TEST OATH.

ANOTHER LETTER FROM THE HON. A. Il. H. STUART.
The Buffalo Courier publishes the following
private letter of the Hon. A. III. H. Stuart, of Vir-
ginia:
STANTON, Va, October, 1865.
It seems to me that we are on the
eve of general breakup and reorganization of
parties. We must adopt new name, and ehat
name should be expressive of the mission of the
new organization. The object will be to estab-
lish the ascendancy of sound constitutional prn-
ciples, and can think of no more appropriate
name than the Unconstitutional Party" With
such party, and such q name, think we must
defeat the Radicals in any future contest. Mr..
Johnsons policy will give firm ground to
stand upon in the outset, and the restoration Of
the authority of the Constitution, in its original
simplicity, will form permanent basis of Union
in the future
can hardly think the Republicans will venture
to adhere to the test oath, In view Of the fact of
its fragrant unconstitutionality Ii they do, they,
will place weapon in the hands of their adversa-
ries which can be used greatly to their disadvans
tage.
mean to present myself and demand my seat,
MS one legally elected and returned, and posses
sing all the constitutional requirements of eligib
ty. If admitted, will give cordial support to
Mr. job nson's policy of reconstruction, and use
every effort to restore tranquility and good feel
ing to the Union Ii excluded, Will return nome,
and calmly await the development of events l
certainly will not make way for more plant rep
resentative.
So far as Virginia is concerned, every vestige
of opposition to the Federal authority has van
ished. The people were never, at heart, in favor
of secession, and they accept cheerfully the re-
suits of the war. In regard to the principal
leaders of the attempted revolution, the only fear
is that they will run into the other extreme OF
abject subserviency. Having never lost my pal
anee bv going for secession, do not wish to lose
it now by going for consolidation Moderate men
must now preserve the equilibrium Of our insti-
tutions by holding TO the Constitution with stea-
dy hand. Very respectfully your friend,
ALEX II. II. STUART.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
Signs Of War.

The Richmond Wing says that the appoint
ment of full Minister General Logan to
the vagrant and almost invisible "Republic
of Mexico" certain military and naval orr
ders that are said to be in process Of execu-
ton, and, more significant still, the emphatic
public endorsement by General Grant, last
Wednesday, in New York, of the remark
that "fouler wrongs never outraged human
rights than the present occupation of Mexico
by the French" make it certain that the adj
ministration has determined to assume pos
tive attitude upon the subject of the Mon
roe doctrine. Macmillan has lately declared
that opposition to his government is practi
cally at an end that the leader Of the
''rebels' (Juarez) has abandoned Mexican
soil, and that the small and scattered bands
still in arms, are robbers, who are not en-
titled to the rights of war, and are to be ex-
ecuted on the instant when captured. AS if
to give the most emphatic and afronting de-
MAJ to these statements, and to denote our
determination not to permit Juarez and his
followers to be outlawed, the administration
sends to the ignored Republic and defeated
President Minister resident, and the Gen.
eral-in-C Chief of our armies departs from the
taciturnity, for which he is SO remarkable,
by the declaration that Macmillan holds his
seat by as foul wrong as ever outraged hui
man rights. We think this government has
determined to become the active ally OF
Juarez and his Republicans. Very likely it
is expected that the taking of this attitude
will Of itself work out the desired result but
we may be sure that all eventualities, inclu-
ding not unlikely collision with France,
have been considered, and will be faced
For the present, we content ourselves with
directing attention to the important matter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
Usury Laws.

Tho Richmond Times, in an article advoca-
ting the repeal of the usury laws of Virginia,
says:
owe must offer every facility for the flow
of capital into the State-to induce our own
capitalists to invest at home and not go
abroad-we must repeal the usury la~s Of
Vsrgimia-apd to this object we call the at
tention of our Legislature. If they choose,
let them put the limit at eight or ten per
cent, and allow parties to contract for as
much as twelve. This will stop the evil
will bring money here, for we have the secu-
rity-and money we most need and must
have"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
New Advertisements.
GREAT REDUCTION OF PRICES.

THE undersigned having determined to place II
within the reach of the poor well the rich
to keep their feet dry and warm, has REDUCED his
PROFITS-upon the principle that LARGE SALES
and SMALL PROFITS will prove advanta-
geous to the public, and equally to himself, now
offers his stock, consisting of
Gents CALF BOOTS,
AID Bows CALF CONGRESS CATERS,
BALMORALS,
Heavy Coarse BOOTS, Mems Boys and You tbs,
&c BROGANS, Mems and Bows
ALSO AN ENDLESS VARIETY OF
Ladies', Misses and Infants SHOES
Consisting, principally, of
Ladies' Glove Kid, high-cnt BALMORALS,
" f" So CONGRESS- CATERS,
MOROCCO BALMORALS,
s' high cut Morocco BOOTS,
&C common Morocco BOOTS.
&c heavy Morocco BO0TS-Extra Sizes.
Misses Govs-Kid, Fancy Congress CATERS, &C..
at from 10 to Is per cent LESS than Former prices
~ All persons wanting such Goods. will do well
to call and examine the above stock, two doors East
of the Post Office, at the store of
Nov 2l-t G. N. W ILLIAMS.
indicator copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
Debt of the Southern States.

A statement of the Southern States (legal)
debts prior to the war places them at one
hundred and fifty millions. The most Of
these bonds are held in Europe, and the pros
pect of payment, even Of the interest, is small
indeed. Of these bonds $40, 100000 belong
to Mississippi, 100000 900 to North Carolina.
SIS, 10000 to Louisiana, and s56,00O,O0O to
Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

TO THE CITIZENS OF AUGUSTA, HIGH-
LAND, and PEN DLETON COUNTIES
ISAAC PAUL IS CO., having taken The large
Store formerly occupied by Antania, as Confection
ary on Nam street. between Augusta and New eets,
where we intenu keeping large and well selected
stock of DRY GOODS,
HARDWARE, GROC ERIES,
QUEENSWARE,
BOOTS SHOES HATS, CAPS, and
everything usually kept in first class Retail Store.
Terms Casl, Country Produce OF all kinds taken In
exchange Tor goods, at the highest market price.
Hoping, by strict attention to business, honorable and
fair dealing, receive share of your patronage.
Very Respectfully,
ISAAC PAUL C co.
Staunton Nov. Oily
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
Sons of Temperance.

This noble Order, whose great weapon is
moral suasion, is preparing to enter the field
against intemperance. Several of the local
divisions in Richmond city have recently re-
organized, and, if they steer clear Of political
breakers, we may expect to see very soon a
revival Of that temperance revolution which
swept like whrlwind over the South in
1851, and numbered its recruits by thousands
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
NeurraIitv in Mexican Affairs.

: It is stated that the Government, in order
to preserve the neutrality Of the United States
with respect to those engaged in the existing
war in Mexico, will suffer no armed parties
to pass our frontier, or permit any arms or
munitions of war to be sent to either belli-
gerant. This, however, does not prevent in
dividuals from passing with arms for their
personal protection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

1t is said that General Sicklcs, who, it will
be recollected, figured prominently in the
Barton-Key afah in Washington, is to re-
lieve GeneralGilm at Charleston. Ae-
cording to the correspondent of the Herald,
the Government wanted man there of Sen
larged and liberal conceptions"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

The Richmond Bulletin says that the immedia te
disorganization of the blood. The blood is COM
posed of two parts, the serum and the erassamen-
tum. The former is the thin or watery part, and
gives to the blood its fuidity. The crassamentum
contains the coloring matter, and by itselfis clot
or coagulum. In an attack of cholera the serum
is distracted from the blood and consti tutes the
so-called ssrce water discharges. It is obvious
that, as the withdrawal of the serum proceeds the
blood must thcken, and unless the attack is ar
rested it will finally clog in the veins To those,
however, who use proper precaution and resort
to timely treatment, the cholera is comparatively
very seldom fatal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
The Jamaica Rebellion Crushed.

Jamaica advices to the 9th state that the
rebellion is crushed, and that several Of the
insurgents have been condemned to death
including Gordon, the leader. Two Spanish
war steamers had arrived and been placed at
the disposal of the authorities. Amnesty has
been offered to all the rebels who return to
their allegiance, provided they have not been
engaged in murder or arson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

DUBLIC SALE.-Vi BIO sold, to the higha at
bidJer, on Thursday, Nov. 23d, 1865, at the
idence OF WIN. FL. McCung, deceased, tock aud q |
the Farming ImOl sments. consisting of Horses milk
Cows, Cat le. Sheep. Hogs Wagon, Plows, aarTuws +.
Also quantity of rain, Corn, Oats, Rec some hay
Straw, and quantity of Household and Kitchen Fur
n,ture. Terms accommodating, and made known GA
day of sale. SUSAN 6 MeCLUSG,
Nov l4-2t Adm'rix of VIM. H. McClung, deoa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
The Penian Excitement.

On Tuesday last, about two hundred Cana
dian troops were sent to the line to keep out
Fenians, and about the same number of Uni
ted States troops vert there to keep the Fe-
mans from going. Nobody knows where or
who the Fenian invaders are.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
General Amnesty.

Advices by the steamer Belgian announce
that the Boy of Tunis has granted general
amnesty to all persons implicated in the late
revolution in that country. It is pit Ways
the N. Y. NeDs, that our Government, by
its dila:oriness in this matter, should be
obliged to take lesson in clemency from
the Alqerines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

3NHOLERA i
" New York is now in terror of the
approach Of the great static plague-CHOLERA. In
deed il has already arrived NINETEEN DEATHS
reported on board the
STEAMER ATLANTA,
NOW IN QUARANTINE.
1t is predicted will Southwar long, and
due pre- caution should be taken prevent its spreading
THE MEDICAL BOARD
OF RICHMOND
ave recommended the
VIRGINIA CREOLE EITTERS
one of the surest preyentives
NOW KNOWN.
because of the special ingredients used in their manua
ture.
Every family should keep these oitters on hand and
prepare for any emergency.
THEPKOFESSION
OF RICHMOND
ENDORSE THEM.
Sold by all Druggists
throughout
tho Southern
Western States.
Aft d. S. HUFFARD,
Manufacturer, Governor ST.. Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

The United States Treasurer's monthly
statement for October has just been made
public, from which it appears that the total
amount of coin on deposit the first of this
month was nearly one hundred millions Of
dollars About thirty millions of this amount
were on deposit in the national banks, but were
considered available at any moment by the
government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
From Mexico.

The latest intelligence is that General Or
tega (about the last hope of the Liberals) had
been captured, with four hundred men, by
the French. The Liberals, however, are still
"beseiging" Matamoras in playful sort of
way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

The London Times gives statistical sum-
mary of the cattle plague in England, in
which it is stated that over fourteen thousand
head of cattle have been attacked by the dis.
ease, of which nearly twelve thousand have
died or been killed to prevent the spread OF
the contagion. In other words, only about
five per cent had recovered of the whole
number attacked.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

The gold mines of Virginia are pronounced
by competent investigators to promise as
abundant rewards as those of the States in
the far West. They are easily accessible to
enterprise and immigration, and will yet be a
source of great wealth and prosperity to the
country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

Considerable excitement prevails in Can
ada in consequence of supposed threatened
raids by the Fenians. Two battalions had
received orders to hold themselves in readi-
mess for instant duty, and the guards at the
volunteer armories had been doubled by rea-
son of information received of the designs and
projects of the order against the Provinces.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

The constitutional amendment abolishing
slavery passed both Houses of the South
Carolina Legislature on Monday week with but
little opposition, after which the Legislature
adjourned until the 25th instant
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

Fitzpatrick, the famous raider, who has
been appointed Minister to Chill, is said to
be Constructed by the Secretary of State to
substantially advocate the Monroe doctrine
abroad"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

i GARS.-The undersigned, having been appointed
Inspector of Tobacco, Snuff and Cigars for the I'd Col
lection District calls the tention of the public
ton of the Act of June 3Jtf. 1864, amended by
the Act of March 3d. 1865, which provides that all
manufactured tobacco, snuff or cigars, whether of do
mesc manufacture imported shall. before the
i used removed for consumption, be inspected and
weighed by an Inspector, who shall affix a
stamp upon the box other package containing such
tobacco, snuff cigars, in to be prescribed
by he Commissioner of Internal Revenue, denotng the
kind fom Of tobacco and the eight of such package
with the date of inspection and the of the lnspec
tor. ID. ID. DUREORAW,
Nov 2I--1ts Inspector TO- I'd Collection District.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
Saraycd or Stolen.

dste0 REWARD.-Stolen from our stables on
I'D OO the night of the Sth inst, Middle
brook Augusta county, Va, THREE HOR SEES:
1st, red bay, Is hands high about years old,
heavy made, rks WELL trots roughly tie nder mouth,
and was branded B and K, on the left shoulder,
dim.
I'd, A light bay, years old, 16 hands high whits
spot left hip, three aad perhaps four lite feet.
Sd, A dark bay, years old, Is hands high, with
raised hard substance his right shoulder, made by
the collar small star and streak and bunch cut square
from the hair Of his tail
We will each give twenty five dollars for the recoV-
cry of our horses and doub that for hol aud
thief We have to believe they taken to-
ward the kanawha Valley and may pass through the
counties of Highland and Pocahontas They secs
about miles below Deerfeld the 9th inst
Nov 2l-3t* ID. KUNKLE.
WASH. HESS.
JACOB AREHARF.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

T AW NOTICE.-During my absence, in the Sem
~ ate Col Christian will occupy my Law Office
expect to attend our Courts during the term.
Nov 2l-3t MICH. X. TROUT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

Reg Capt. JOS. M. STEVENS is authorized to
make contracts and receipt for advertisements for
the "Stapnton Spectator
DE Mr.. ]. FRANK. DAVIS is authorized to re-
oeive subscriptions for the 'Staunton Spectator. %
TO BUSINESS MEN AND ADVERTISERS.
The spectator furnishes one Of the BEST me-
diums for advertisers in the State. It is one OF
the OLDEST papers in the State, having been es-
tablished near century, and been published for
Al years under its present title, and, in conse'
quence of its locality and large last Of substantial
patrons, has been justly recognized by business
men as the best medium, in the interior of this
State for advertising.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21
GI00 REWARD

SlUU STOLEN from mv
pasture near Bridgewater, Va, the night OF tbs
3lst of Oct a fac CREAM COL0RED HORSE. l515
hands high sm,ail head arched neck when rened up.
blush glass eye, slim and neat limb PAGES and dog
tros we'll reward OF $50. will be paid for the
covery of the horse AID additional $50 tor the de-
lection and arrest of the thief The horse was rldd
10 the service BY Maj DAbney Ball, formerly On Gs1I
Jeb Stuarts staff, and is known by many of the SOL
diers of Lees army. Address
Nov. 7-tf H. ;. BROWN,
Bridgeu ater Va.
Charlottesville Chronicle and Iynchburg RePubli-
ca1 copy st
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

Major-General Howard addressed large
assemblage of freedmen at jackson, Missis-
sippi, on Saturday week. He assured them
that the plantations of their late masters
would not be divided among them, and that
the freedom conferred upon them by the Gov.
eminent was the privilege to work for their
living and support as other people did,
President johnson has directed the body
of Captain Wirz to be inferred in the >peni.
Tertiary yard, next to that Of Mrs. Suratt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

fN1OTTCE.-.AI persons indebted to will
~ please settle at once. The cash is needed.
Stauat5n, Nov. 2 81 j. w. HILBERT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

I Have fer sale very nice Sliding Seat Buggy
Il and Harness. Also, Set Of good tw C horse har-
DAVIS A. kA SER
Stanton, Nov 21-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

ESTRAYS.--Taken up, by Geo. 4. AndersOn, on
II Nov. LIST, $685. six head of cattle, of the following
description ,earng, more white than red crop
of ri ght ear, and appraised at s2o; l heissr, same
age overkeel in right and appraised at -; ohe
hefer with bell on, red neck, speckied body an APP
back and tall upper keel in right car. swallow fork
in left an appraised at SIS; ore dark red h.iier
years old up per keel in right ear, appraised at Ss
white steer years old upper keel ID riga ,eaF.
applalse at S g. Appr4ised by John BuTgardner
AIay ndarson and Smith Nov l4-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

EOR sALE.-Two Hay Presses, one worked by
l. rand and the other by horse power, near Fish
frsville Va, accom- modatilg terms. Also, one
Fresh NJ iich Cow and Calf, by
Nov 2l-3ts# ABSALOM KOINER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

W. T. EARLY, President j. WooD, ia, Secretary.
A LBEMARLE INSURANCE COMPANY,
II CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
III. w. SHEFFEY, Agent AT Ssaan'on.
This Company havi; 6, for ten years pat maintained
tn highest reputation for puncuaty nd fair dealing
and having recent largely increased its capital,
offers the pubic the benefit of its G RANTEE against
losses by fire, with assets, after deductng all liab-
ties, exceeding 800 900.
The managers of this Company pledge themselves to
conduct its affairs upon the liberal and correct
prime piles heretofore, aid ask fair share of public
patronage. Nov 21-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-21

IN STORE AND FOR SALE
By KEK, STEVENSON & CO.
5000 lbs Bacon sides,
300 pounds of Hams,
~ bbls brown Sugar,
barrels refined Sugar,
20 kegs Nails.
Also.
Coffee Soap Brooms, Tubs &c.
Brandy, Wine S, Whiskey.
N. B-1 barrel superior Grey Whiskey-a celebra-
ted article Nov. 2l-1t