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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
From Mexico.

New Orleans and Mexi can advices state that
the Liberal army is encamped nine miles from
Matamoras, and are confident of the speedy cap
ture of that place and Bagdad. Highly important
communications have passed betw cen the COM
mander of the Imperial fleet and the Liberal COM
mander at Brownsville. Gen. Mejia issued an
order prohibiting persons from crossing from the
American side to Matamoras, or uice versa.
The Liberals are reported in force eight miles
from Matamoras
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
Gov. Humphreys Message.

Governor Humphreys message to the Legisla-
ture Of Mississippi recommends that negro testi
mony be admitted in the courts, and the passage
of laws to encourage freedmen to supper theil
families and educate their children. He thizkt
that the passage of these measures Y Il asexrt
the Withdrawal CT the troops.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

would call attention to the fact OF its being the Org
nal and Largest Gift Association in the country. We
are therefore enabled to send FINER GnoDs. and give
better chances to obtain the yGtuab prses than
any 9th establishment of the kind. The business
con tnues to be conducted in fair and honorable
manner, and large aud greatly increasing trade is
FRO of that patrons appreciate this methoa OF OBJ
tainng rich elegant goods.
During the past year this Association has sent q
very large number OF vauble prizes to all parts OF
the country. Those who patronise us will receive
the full value of their money! article our list
is worth less One Dollar retail, and there are
no blanks.
Parties dealing with us may depend on having
D! ompt returns and the article drawn will be imme-
diately sent to any address by return mail or ex-
press.
The following parties have recently drawn valua-
BILE prizes from the Eureka Association and have
kindly allowed the use Of their nanes many other
names might be pubhs he'd were we permitted
Andrew Wilson, Custom House, Philadelphia,
Perm, Oil Painting, value, $1,000; James Har-
gtaves, S21 Broadway, New York, Oil Painting, val
sas, Melodeon, value 1880; j. F. Shaw, 224 East
oath Street.. New York, Piano, value 350.O0; Mrs
Chas. j. Nevis, Elnaira, New York, Piano, value
10000; Miss Lucy Janeway, Elm.ra. New York,
meyer, City Hotel, Nashville, Tenn Melodean, value
125 O0; Oscar M. Allen, Co. B. l42d Reg. Ind. Vols.
Nashville, Tenn, Watch, value $500; Rowland s.
Patterson, Co. D., 10th Iowa Vet. Volunteers, Oil
Painting, value 10000; Mrs; Abbey J. Parsons,
Sprin6eld, Mass. Meodeon, value 10000; Jamos l..
Dexter City Surveyor, Syracuse, n Y, Gold Watch,
value 5000; Mrs. James Ely 1T Wooster ST..
Becker, New York. Oil Painting, value 10000; Mrs.
j. C. Coles Grand Rapids Mich. Silver Castor, value
1000; Dr. j. r. Sinclair No. Main St., Utica, New
York, Framed Eugravi ng, value $500; Hon. Luther
| Detmold, Washington, ID. c., Oil Painting, value
10000
Letters from various parties througho ut the
try acknowledging the receipt OF very valuable gifts
he on file a office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

UThe New Orleans Crescent thinks that the
Republican papers at t he North that are SO in
dignant at Maximiliau, for maintai ming a severe
code of martial law in Mexico, had better, first
give up their prejudices in favor of that style o,
law at the South, or else ssdry up'' on the Mex.
lean enormity. Macmillan, at least, has the ex
cuse that Mexico is in state of war but pro.
found peace reigns in the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
Intemnerance

Professor Sewall Of Washington Medical Col
lege states, that intemperance in en- years, 1916
to 1855, killed three hundred thousand drunk
ards, sent one hundred and fifty thousand to
State rison, one hundred thousand children to
poor houses, caused fifteen hundred murders
two thousand suicides, and left one million of
destitute children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
Negro Suffrage,

The question OF extending the right to vote to
persons of African descent, has been voted upon,
in recent elections, by three States and one Ter
ritory Connecticut, Wisconsin, Minnesota and
Colorado, and decided in the negative in all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
Important from Florida.

The President has been advised by telegraph
that the Florida Convention has annulled the or
dnance Of secession, alb olished slavery, declared
that no person is incompetent to testify as wit
ness on account of color in any matter where q
colored person is concerned, repudiated the Con-
federate State debt, amended the Constitution in
other respects, and adjourned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
THE RICHMOND EDiCAL JOURSA L.,

L RICHMOND. VIKGINIA.-This Journal will
ee published monthly octave of 80 pages, the
January number being issued early in December
respectable number of the best writers in this
country have promised their support, an unostentn
tious display of names is avoided and as the Editors
offer to pay literally for articles it hoped that the
original de.a of the jour nal will be entitled to
respect and confidence.
The pages of the Journal will be devoted to orgi-
nal Artic es Foreign and Domestic Correspondents,
Retrospect of Medicine and surgery during the late
war; an Eclectic Depar tment (which will be chief
feature of the Journal Reports of Societies Associ-
atons Hospitals and Clinical Lectures. Reviews and
photographed Notices, Medical News, Editorials,
Miscel aneous Natter etc.
Without making special promises, the Editors will
endeavor to make this Journal acceptable TO its sup
porters
TERMS Five Dollars yearly. if paid in ad vsnce,
CT before the exp ration of the Sd month after the
date of subscription paid after this period, Ten
Dollars per annum.
Advertisements will be inserted on the most liberal
terms and there Medical Journ ais now pub
lished in tn Southern States, advertisers will enjoy
peculiar advantages.
ES GAILEARD NJ. d., Richmond. Va,
W. S. McCHESNEY. NJ. D.. Sr~untpn. Va,
Editors and Publishers
All letters in re alton the literary business inter-
ests o. the J ,ur viii be addressed to DR.. g. s. Gail
lard Box 10y kchuiond Va Nov 294t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

Ex-secretary ]. P. Benjamin writes to friend
in New Orleans that he has been 'streated with
great XII ndness and generosity by many of the
prominent statesmen Of England"
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New Advertisements.


L1RESH ARRIVAL
T 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.,
Cash Store of ISAAC WITT & BRO,
Nov. %, '65 Nearly opposite Marble Yard.
WAREHOUSE FOR RENT.-The subscribers
w will Offer for RENT to tn highest bidoer
lst day of January, 1866, the Large Brick WARE
aely poslte the Depot of the Central g. in Staun
ton. Possessi IN will be given on 1st April 1865.
The house is two stories high with a basement and
tic. 1t has trent of forty feet, with depth of SO
feet, and is conveniently arranged with office and
erythng necessary for large business tor which it's
pro xlmity to the depot affords many advantages.
Rent payable quarterly in U. s. Treasury notes.
ALEX II. H. STUART.
Nov 28-tdr SIMPSON F. TAYLOR.
HOGE, MASON s. co. are now opening their I'd
IL supply of FALL WINTER GUUDS, con-
sistng in part of
French Merinos, Poplins, (paln and striped)
All wool Delaines, Alpaccas,
Broad Cloths. Cassimeres,
Sa tinets, Factory Goods Ga and 8 4,
Gents Fine Calf Boots,
Men and Boys Heavy Boots,
Gents, Ladies', and Misses Shoes,
Hats of every description,
Salt, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Candles, Woode and Will
low are, which they invite the attention of pur-
chasers. Nov 2S-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
OPLENDIDLY
~ EXECUTED PHOTOGRAPH s,
(large size)

- EXECUTED PHOTOGRAPHS
Carge sze)
Of the leading Southern Generals, dc,
at LESS than the frames be purchased at anywhere
else.
Only $175 each, frame aud ALL
Also,
Carte de visites Of the same, at only cents each,
or eight for One Dollar. Cali at
the Post Office.
Nov 23-tf JEWELL,
GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES.-Piper Of
- Fankhouser have just received very large lot 4
NEW GOODS, especially Dress Goods and Cloaks,
to which they invite the attention of the Ladies' and
In fact all dealers who want great bargains. We can
now sell all kinds of Goods Greatly Reduced Prices,
having recently made purchase at lower figures than
formerly, and are determined to give friend 5
the immed ate benefit of the fall.
Don't forget to call at wv hte's Corner, opposite
Benz Craw fords old stand and you will find in
earnest in what we provide. Nov 23-lm.
GLOAKS! CLOAKS !! CLOAKS =! IA new
- supply just received. Price from $l2, to $40
Also Hats, Bonncts Flowers, Feathers back and front
hair brads and Curs. X. NJ. KELLEY.
n. b. Ladies have their hair DRESSED in the
m ost fashionable styles at shortest notice.
Nov 2l-2t X NJ X.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

The New York Tribune has an article denoun-
cling those people at the North who are crying out
for the hanging of Jeff. Davis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

The New York Herald remarks that the emf
grafton from Europe to the South, which appears
to be just setting in, is but the beginning Of q
tide, and with the exercise of good judgment on
the part of our people, will make their beautiful
and prolific country blossom like the rose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

The President has directed that no letters pat
ent be granted to any person residing in recent
insurrectonary districts unless satisfactory PROOF
Of LOYALTY be furnished.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

Governor Brownlow writes newspaper letter
TO say that it was not he, but his son, who was
lately robbed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
The Presidents conservative friend

The Presidents conservative friends, in Wash :
ington, openly declare that Ex-Speaker Colfax's
speech is in direct opposition to his policy, and
assert that the President is in favor of the ad-
mission of Southern members to Congress with
out the test oath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
Strayed or Stolen.

CTOP THE THIEF
- Stolen from my stable, on Saturday night last,
a BAY HORSE, about years old, about Is hands
high, heavy name and TAIL the name some hat worn
off by the collar, PAGES tolere bly, well and no white
about him ept small hire spot in the forehead
The Horse could not travel very far on Saturday
night he had been ridden forty miles on Saturday
from Hi ghtown High land, to my residence near
Church yille. will pay fair reward for the recov-
cry of said Horse. JNO. SANDERSON,
near Churchville, Augusta, Co.
Nov. 29--3ts*-Vin copy
G1EA REWARD.-Stolenfro from our sta bles On
eD ~ the night of the 9Th inst, Middle
brook, Augusta county, Va, THREE HORSES:
1st, red bay Is hands high, about 9 years old,
heavy made, works WE'LL trots roughly tie nder mouth
and was branded and x, the left shoulder,
dim.
I'd, A light bay, years old, Is hands high, whits
spot left hip, three and perhaps four WI tie feet.
Sd, A dark bay, years old, Is hands high, with
raised hard substance his right shoulder made BY
the collar small and streak and bunch cut square
from the hair CT his tail
We will each give twenty five dollars for the
cry of our horses and double that for horses and
thief. We to believe they taken to-
ward the Kanawha Valley and may pass through ths
counties of Highland and Pocahontas. They were
about miles below Deerfield, the 9th inst.
Nov 21-3t* D. KUNKLE.
WASH. HESS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
IT Nj. SMITH & CO.,
Ill. Manufacturers and Dealers in
Agricultural Implements & Machinery
Richmond, '


We invite the attention of Farmers to large stock
Machinery and Implements of our and the best
Northern Manufacture. With extensive facilities
and long experience, enabled to offer the best
goods and guarantee prices to be as low as those
of any house in the country.
N. B.-Messrs. MCCLURE & BUMGARDNBR, our
agents in Staun ton, will sell our goods Richmond
prices with costs offreight added and will furnish
infol nation, circulars, &c. on application.
Nov 2S-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

General Longstreet is to be president of the
Mobile and Ohio railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
Meeting Of stockholderssf Va C. r. R

The annual meeting of the Stockholders Of the
Va. Central Railroad Company convened in
Richmond, on Thursday last, and adjourn ed the
next day. Col. Edmond Fontaine 1.-THE present in
cumbent) was nominated for President of the
Company by Judge E. R. Watson, of Charlottes-
vile, and Gen. WINS. C. Wickham, by Mr.. John
Page, of Hanover. These were the only nominees
and the vote stood as follows:
FoNTAINE. WIcKHAM.
Votes in meeting, 1923 500
Votes by proxy, 2,27S S73
1901 879
Total cast, 4,i80
State vote, e of whole 2,786
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
SPECTATOR.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1866.

R6r Capt. Jos. M. STEVENS is authorized to
make contracts and receipt for advertisements for
the "Staunton Spectator"
70 Mr.. j. FRANK. DAVIS is authorized to re-
eeive subscriptions for the "Staunton Spectator.
TO BUSINESS M EN- AND ADVERTISERS.
The Spectator furnishes one of the BEST me-
diums for advertisers in the State. 1t 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.
auence of its locality and large list 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, 1865-11-28

President Johnson has expressed his disappro-
val Of Mr.. Colfaxs late ultra declaration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
w Ash. HESS.
JACOB AREHART.

OTOLEN.--On Monday, the 9th int, from near
- the Market House, in Staunton, where she
hitched, A BLACK MARE, about Is hands high,
five gears old pring white other marks
her. Her gal is short and carriage low She is a
good looking, fine animal. / will pay easonabfe
seward to any that " ill take her and return her
to me. give Information 20 that her
My addr sss is Staunton, Augusta county, Va
SUSAN LONG.
N. B.-There was Sh after Saddle and new bride
on her when taken. 3. l..
Nov IL lS65-3f
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ia CHANCE TO OBTAIN ANY OF THE
ABOVE ARTICLES FOR ONE DOLLAR BY
PURCHASING A SEALED ENVELOPE
FOR Is Cts.
Gz- Five Sealed Envelopes will be sent for One
Dollar; Eleven for Two Dollsrs Thirty for Five
Dollars; Sixty for Ten Dollars; One Hundred for
Fifteen Dollars. AGENTS WANTED EVERY
WHERE.
Our patrons are desired to send United States mo-
ney when 1t is convenient. Long letters unne-
cessaTy.
Orders for SEALED ENVELOPES must in every
case be accompanied by the CASH, with the name of
the person sendlng and the Town. County and State
plainly written Letters should be addressed to the
Managers, as follows:
GOODWIN, EUMT & CO.,
Box 5706 Post Office, New York
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

sIO4iSE STOLEN On Monday, Sept 4th.
Ii Horse belonging to the subscriber wss stolen
from the premises of Mrs Catherine Shuey of the fol-
lowing description He a chestnut sorrel. with
light name and TAIL supposed to be years old this
Spring with large blaze forehead, saddle and
glrth marks. 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-tf3t* Stanton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

FSTRAYS.--Taken up, by Geo. A. Anderson, on
~ Nov 1st 1865, six head of cattle, of the following
off ri ght ear, and appraised at s2O heifer, same
age, overkeel in right and appraised at Sl4 one
hefer with bell red neck speckled body and aP-
praised at SIS; one muly steer, years old, white
in left ami appraised at $lS; dark red heifer.
years old up keel in right appraised at SIS;
oae white steer, yesrs old, upper keel IN RICH ear
apoialse at S 10. Appraised by John DuTgardner.
Alex Anderson and r. p Smith Nov l4-St
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

GREAT DISTRIBUTION
BY THE
Eureka Gift Association.

Eureka Gift Association.
ESTABLISHED 1916.
$50 Broadway, New York.
ROSEWOOD PIANOS, MELODEONS,
FINE OIL PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS S,
SILVER WARE,
FINE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,
Diamond Pins, Diamond Rings, Gold Bracelets,
Coral Florentine, Mosaic, Jet, Lava and Cameo
Ladies' Sets, Gold Pc rs with Gold and Sal
yer Extention Holders, Sleeve Buttons,
Sets of Studs, lest aud Neck Chains,
Gold Rings. &c. Valued at
n@ $1,000, GOO. Sa
DISTRIBUTION is made in the following man ner
CERTIFICATES naming each article and It's AL
TIE are placed in SEALED ENV ELOPES, which are
well mixed One of the Sc Envelopes, conta ming the
Certifca or Order for Article, will be dehv-
cred at our Office, sent by mail to any address,
without regard to choice. on receipt of Is Cents
On receiving the Certificate the purchaser will see
what Article it DRAWS, and its value, and can then
send ONE DOLLAR and receive the Article named,
or can choose ANY OTHER one Article on our LIS,
of the same value.
s8-Purchasers of our SEALED ENVELOPES,
NAV in this manner Obtain Article WORTH
FROM ONE TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS,
For One Dollar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-In obedience to a
" Decree ofthe Circuit Court of Augusta county.
rend cred at the last term, in the case OF
E. l.. Brewer, guardian, &c..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28
For One Dollar
The EUREKA GIFT ASSOCIATION

which they need not pay until it rs known what is
drawn aud it's value. Entire satisfaction Guaranteed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

nR. B. M. ATKINSON,
~ late of Lunenburg county, Va
has perm anently located in Stanton and offers his
PROFESSIONAL SERVI CES to the citizens of the
town and ne;ghborlng country.
f3y Office for the present, at his residence, corner
of Frederick and Augusta streets Nov 28-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-11-28

EXECUTORS SALE.-The subscribers, as Ex-
~ utors of Alex. Walker, dec d, will SELL at public
sale, on Tuesday, the 18th day of December, Mt.
deceased consisting of Horses, Cows, Young Cattle
Sheep, Stock Hogs, and lot of Fat Hogs; Wheat,
Corn, Oats, Hay, Farming Implements, Harness, &c.
0S- Terms liberal, and made known on day of sale.
B. F. WALKER,
Nov 29-2tss JAS A. WALKER
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DR., G.. X. DR.. G. NJ. KING.
Drs. YOUNG & KING
OFFER their Professional Serv ces to the citizens
~ of Wayneshoro' and vicinity.
Office over the Post Office. Noy 2S-3t
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To be Sold for S1.OO Each,

W5thO,lt regard TO 0dZNe and not to be PAID for an
TIL gou Enow uhat you a0U recslUs. EACH.
SO Elegant Rosew' d Pianos, worth
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-25

A Western farmer, who wished to invest
the accumulations of his industry in United
States securities, went to Jay Cookies office
to procure the treasury notes, The clerks
inquired what denomination he would have
them in. Having never heard that word
used, excepting TO distinguish the religious
seets, he, after little deliberaton, replied
"Well, you may give me part in Gu school
Presbyterian, to please tbS old lady; ~
give me the heft ont ~ Free.win BE- ~
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-25
A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS.
BY CLEMENT c. MOORE.

BY CLEMENT Q. MOORE,
Twas the night before Christmas,
When all through the house
Not creature was stirring,
Not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung
By the chimney with care,
In hopes that st. Nicholas
Soon would be there;
The children were nestled
All snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums
Danced in their heads;
And mamma in her kerchief,
And in my cap,
Had just settled our brains
For long winters nap
When out on the lawn
There arose such q clatter,
l sprung from my bed
To see what was the matter.
Away to the window
I flew like q fash,
Tore open the shutters
And threw up the sash.
The moon, on the breast
OF the new-fallen snow,
Gave the lustre of midday
To objects below,
When, what to my wondering
Eyes should appear,
But miniature sleigh,
And eight tiny reindeer;
With little old driver,
So lively and quick,
| knew in q moment
1t must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles
His coursers, they came,
And he whistled and shouted,
And called them by name;
"Now, Dasherl now, Dancerl
Now, Prancer and Vixenl
0nl Comet, onl Cupid,
Onl Donder and Blitzen-
To the top of the porch,
To the top Of the wall,
Now dash away, dash away,
Dash away, ALI"
AS dry leaves that before
The wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle,
Mount to the sky,
So up to the house top
The coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys
And st. Nicholas too.
And then in a twinkling
heard on the roof
The prancing and paving
OF each little hoof.
AS ! drew in my head,
And was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas
Came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur,
From his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished
With ashes and SCOT;
A bundle Of toys he had
Flung on his back,