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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
sTAUNToN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
We would say, with the Scottsvlle Regis

We would say with the Scottsville Regis
ter, '1et us do our part of the work of recon-
struction with the faith Of hearts. "Let the
dead past bury its dead" and let us fix our
eyes upon the gories yet to be born of the
future. It is pregnant with questions which
it will require our highest energies to grappe
and to master; but if we be but true to our
selves, if we but rise to the measure of great
ness which is within our reach, success will
crown our efforts, and peace and prosperity
reward our care. Virginia overrun, laid
W aste, subjugated by the strong arm of pow
err. needs but the manliness, the inherent en-.
ergies of her own sons to place her once
again upon the PEDESTAL from which she has
been hurled. With vast unexplored yions
of incalculable mineral wealth, with soil
which has ever rewarded the toll of the hus-
bandmen, with climate as delightful as any
in the world with manufacturing resources
greater. than those of any country on the
globe, with, everything within her limits to
encourage the skill and labour of the energet-
| lie, why should we despair of seeing her pros
perity restored =? She is not great in past
recollections alone; and if her sons but obey
the instincts of their nature, and the instruc-
tive lessons of theNest, they will yet behold
her as great in wealth, as great in moral and
political influence az her escuteheon is free
from the stain of dishonour
To aid in this, to recupaate the energies,
moral, social and political of the proud old
Commonwealth to hasten by every means
restoration of civil government; to open
wide the gates of political preferment to all
men of all sections and of every creed; to
bring back the blessed security of equal laws
and venerated constitution, is work in
which we wish to take part"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

THE NEXT CoNGREss.-A list Of the members of
the next Congress, published in the Chicago Re-
publican. shows that the Senate is represented by
thirty eight Republicans and eleven Democrats,
with one seat vacant in Iowa. According to the
party division that existed during the war. the
House now stands one hundred and forty Repub-
icans to forty-one Democrats but on the great
question of at once admitting the representatives
Of the Southern States, or keeping them or most
of them, for longer period in probation, it is not
probable that the proportions will be preser-
ved Should all the S tates without represen-
tatives, CHI ose Demo Gratis Wings opposed to
universal suffrage as it is expected they will do,
and should they all be adm tted the Senate will
then contain forty-seyen Republicans and twenty
seven Opposition, and the House of Representa-
tives would contain one hundred and fifty Repub-
licans to ninety-two Opposition members
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

Seventy nine of the delegates of the late Alaba-
ma Convention have signed petition to the Pres
ident asking for the pardon of Mr.. Davis.
The New York Independent, in two and half
columns of double-eaded editorial, declares war
upon the President
William Cullen Bryant will be seventy-one years
old on the 3rd of November next He uses no
spectacles to aid his vision.
In the Tennessee Legislature. Thursday, reso-
lutons endorsing the policy of President Johnson,
as embodied in his reconstruction of the South
ern States, were tabled by twenty mine votes for
to thirty five against them.
General Emory. commanding the Debartment
of West Virginia (the Wheeling lntelligencer
says proceeded to Jefferson county, West Vlr-
ginia, in accordance with the request of Governor
Foreman, of that State, to stop the election pre-
pared to be held in that county in violation OF the
laws Of that State.
An order will be issued in few days. it is gen
orally understood, mastering out all OF the col
ored troops but ten regiments, five OF which have
been ordered to report to General Anger for duty
in the Department of Washington. The ordering
of these troops to Washington is looked upon by
the officers and men of the Veteran Reserve Corps
as indicating the disbanding of that corps
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
The Result in Connecticut.

We stated last week that the proposed
amendment to the Constitution OF the State
Of Connecticut granting the right of suffrage
to negroes was defeated by a majority be-
tween I've and seven thousand.
Tue complete returns of the Connecticut
election, with the exceptions of four towns,
which gave anti-sufrage majorities, foot up
as follows:
Whole number of votes, 60,219. Yeas
1886; noes, 33,363. Majority against
amendment, 6,507.
The Republicans are trying to parry the
force of this unexpected blow by asserting
that it was not party issue. Phe Neac
York Woyld says that there 'fnever was a
party issue more squarely presented, or more
boldly accepted. What is its history? Why,
that the Connecticut Legislature, at its last
session, held in the Spring since Mr.. johnson
became President, this subject was brought
up by the Republicans, and, in spite of the
Democratic minority, was submitted to the
people by strict party vote. When the
time came to hold the party conventions pre-
paratory to the late election, the Republican
I,,atform endorsed the action of the Logisla-
ture, and strongly recommended the adop-
ton Of negro suffrage. The Democratic cor.
ycntion, on the contrary, took decided stand
in opposition to the amendment If we fol
low its history through the canvass, we find
the same complexion Of facts; every Re
publican paper in the State zealously advo'
eating, and every Democratic paper strenu'
ousIy opposing it,"
The result of this election "shows that
even in the North, where the negroes are SC
few that they would be but as dust in the po-
litical balance, q rooted re2uguance to their
race will not tolerate the notion of equality
What insuferable effrontery is it, then, to
urge this equality upon the South, where the
repugnance is equally great, and the negroes
are SO numerous that they would be great
disturbing element in the politics of the
country"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
A Clerical William.

After stating the fact that Methodist cler-
gyman, named Chrisman, stationed in Linton
Township, had deserted his wife and sever
al children and eloped with the wife of anoth-
err man, the Cashocton Ohio) Democrat says :
GLOW often need the press warn the peo-
PIE against the wiIes of these infdel fends,
Abolition preachers Whenever a preacher
begins to talk politics at the Preside, in his
prayers in his sermons, the women should egg
him from the pulpit. They are the false
teachers-the wolves in sleeps clothing, "a
gainst whom the Bible so often and plainly
warns the church,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
Review of the Markets.

Oct. II, 1850.
Since our last report there has been good,
steady demand for all classes of merchandise =
FLOUR has been active with little In market, IN
consequence of low water al mills, but since late
rain larger offerings are expected. Prices have
advanced stimulated by new from northern mar,
kets At last adyices Flour had receded to 10
per cent in New York.
OAIs.-Steady.
CeRx-slighty declined, and in view of
large crop prices will not probably advance; later
in the season heavy decline is anticipated
All merchandise has an upward tendency, and we
quote as below.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
The Cattle Disease,

The New York Ne,cs says that the "cattle
disease is a precursor of the cholera, and
gives the following as the symptoms and
remedy:
"Is causes total and almost sudden loss
of milk-a running at the eyes and nostrils ;
much groaning and great deal of lapguor.
To cure these, it has been advised in Eng
land, and found effective, that you take for
the affected animal, quarter of pound Ep-
som salts, quarter of pound of birthstone,
two ounces of ground ginger, two ounces of
nitre, one quart of old ale. We commend
the subject to our readers and the remedy
too. Both belong to living issues, and are
such topics that no farmer can afford to pass
hu nnheeded
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TRTTE SYLEOGISMS.

1st. Persons should advertise in the best sdyerti
sing medium-the SPECTATOR" is the best adver
Using medium-therefore persons should advertise
In the SPECTATOR.
9nd. The more custom merchant has the cheaper
he can afford to sell-the more he advertises, the
more custom he will hayetherefore the more he ad-
vsrtises the cheaper be can sell.
3rd Customers should buy from those who can
afford to sell cheapest-those who advertise most
literally can afford to sell cheapest-the refere. Gus
toners should buy from those who advertise most
Literally.
This truth is equally applicable to persons In all
kinds of business, embracing professional men, me-
chanics, artzans, tr adesmen, Sc Before buying
any thing or employing any one, if he has an adj
vertisement in the SPECTATOR"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

Nearly every one in this county who voted
AGAINST amending the Constitution to re-
move the disqualfcations imposed upon those
who held Office during the war voted for
Lewis for Congress. Did they vote for Lew
is with the view of having him use his inhu-
ence to secure the repeal of the Congressional
test oath? Hardly. Those who favor the
restrictions upon State officers are not likely
to desire the removal of them from Federal
officers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
Egyptian Pyramids-A subject for Ed
itorials.

The Egyptian pyramids which stand like
Titanic sentinels near the river Nile have eX-
cited for several thousands of years the Won
der of the world. How and by whom they
were erected are questions which. have puz-
zled the minds of men forAenturies. At the
dedication of the "Masonic Temple" in Troy,
n. Y, several years since, the speaker ex-
pressed the opinion that they were built by
the Free Masons Of ancient times, and cited
the authority of several modern authors in
proof of that statement The renowned an
tquarian, Doctor Davis, is of that opinion.
At the Convocation of the Grand Command
cry (Masonic) of N. Y, held at Elmira a
few weeks since, in the course of his eloquent
remarks Mr. L. Caldwell stated that if the
corner stones of the Egyptian Pyramids could
be dug up, they would reveal to the world Ma
sonic emblems, &c., that would prove the
great antiquity of Free Masonry.
We would commend this interesting ques-
ton come cted with the pyramids of Egypt
to such editors in the South as are pruaently
'lying low" and studiously avoiding saying
anything upon the great issues in which the
rights of the people are involved. Those
who are in great want of subjects for edito-
rails which will not commit them either on
the one side or the other should hail the in
PRODUCTION Of this subject into the arena Of
discussion as the thirsty wayfarer across the
arid desert welcomes the discovery of a green
oasis with limpid fountain of refreshing wa
ter flowing from its emerald bosom. We
would recommend these Independent Jour-
nalists to mount the Egyptian pyramids as
their special hobby.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17


PRESIDENT JOHNSON AND THE COLoRED TROOPS.
President Johnson reviewed the returned color
ed troops last Tuesday, at the Executive man.
sion, after which he made brief speech, in which
he said that liberty did not consist of being idle
and worthless or in doing as one pleased. There
must be submissio to law without regard to col
or.
Liberty consisted of the glorious privilege to
work-each one pursuing his avocation in peace
wit b industry and economy-and to enjoy the pro-
auctions of our own labor. Virtue and intelli-
gence was the standard to observe as their ruling
principle in life.
IF the experiment of taking four millions lately
freed and incorp Grating them in system did
not work tremendously, then they must separate
as distinct people.
If the laws of Providence required that they
should separate, Providence would point the way.
They to take to the land of their Inheritance
if there was one before them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
Gov. VIM. G. BrOwnlow.

Gov Brownlow has been carrying things
with high hand" in the State of Tennessee.
The New York News, in earnestly urging his
removal from Office, says:
owe call upon the President to remove
this marplot, this incubus, this nightmare.
from the. official seat that he has no legal
right to, and that he disgraces and prostitutes
to the uses of his private vengeance. 1t
will be boon to the wretch himself, as we'll
as to the people of Tennessee for should he
be permitted to prolong his reign Of terror.
so sure as there is such thing as retribution,
he will be, at the hands of some one among
that outraged people, one of the victims OF
his own code of awlessness."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
PRICES. CURRENT.
Reported Weekly by Ker, Stevenson & Co.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

w HJLECALE IOlO I'D.
FLoUR-supera ne; 50 rs to 10. Extra, % to 1o1z
Family, $1l to 80.
WHEAT.-$2 per bushel
OATS 42cts
BACON-Rams. e3 10 IS cts. Sides, OF to 28cts.
BUTTER-Sock v cry light. 35 to 4Oc.
Saliva &c % ID. Marshal 900 per sack.
SUGAR Crushed, 25c. Powdered, 25c- M
24c-"B" 23-"J," %. Brown, II to lSc
CANDLES Supply H,ht. SO to 35c.
HAY,-5D to Use.
FLAX SEE0-$1 so to 1,75
BEESWAX-30 to SIC.
CORN.-Sl00.
FIsH-Mackarel IS SO per kit. Herring, Q. tos 4
MOLASSES-$100
TEAS-$l75
LARD.-30c.
CORN MEAL-1.eo.
EGGS.-23c.
ILS-s and Top, Ice. and 4p, 1913
SWEET POTATOES.-1.00 to l.50.
TOBACCO-Man ufactured, from 40c to 81 10.
WINES & LIQUORS -Wniskey S2sa 10 bbl.-
Case, So. Claret, sl2 Port Wine, AZ Sher
~, SIS. Barr Ale s475 Brown Stout s415 Fine
Old CCgnac. $50. Bakers Whiskey, 10 years DID,
500 Cognac Brandy. ST.
WOOL2Washed 40 to z5c Unwashed, 85e.
GRAIN BAGS-Best Stark "a 75c. bushel
Oat, 40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
New Advertisements.
THE AUGUSTA
SAVINGS BANK
STILL HIN OPERATION.

THE undersigned tina nkfu for past informs
l. his friends and the public, that he has just return
ed with new and well selected stock of
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES, DYE STUFFS, and GENTLEMEN'S
FURNISHING GOODS.
For the quantity well quality he asserts, without
fear of successful contradiction that unsurpassed in
this market.
Having no partner with whom to divide the profits
unfortunately family to support no children to edu
cate and witha without agant habits it would
seem strange he could compete in selling bargains
with any other establishment in the State. My will to-
do is good, and 'swhere there is will there is al
ways way" My stock consists principally, as toll
lows
French and English Merinos,
Bombazines and Black Silk,
Figured and Plain Alpaccas,
Is pieces White and Colored Flannels,
Manchester and Domestic Ginghans,
Lindseys and Striped Domestic,
Swiss Muslins aud ainsook,
Plain and Check Cambria,
Irish Linens from. Is cents to S SO.
400 Ladies' and Misses Hoop Skirts,
Belaorals. the best quality;
Wells end Head dresses,
10 pieces Broad Cloth, from o. to SO per yard
full stock of Plain and Fancy French aud Domestic
Cassimeres. Cassinets, Tweeds and Kentucky Jeans,
Hosiery and Perfumery Soaps of all qualities
Nubias. latest styles and patterns; Opera
Hoods & Scarfs, Linen Cambria Hand
kerchief, "A doz Linen Handker-
chiefs, at ~ cents eacn or Ez.
per dozen plain and fig
ured Silk Velvet
Vestngs,
large selection of Dress Buttons and Trimmi full
stock Of Bonnet and Cap Ribbons, dozen Colored
Corsets, A and 81 Bleached Cotton, 5000
Yds brown A Cotton, 400 inches
ton Yarn, Nos. to Is, Calicoes and
Colored Cambrics. doz Chemises,
plain and needle work Collars,
Cambria Edgng and n
sorting, 400 pairs
ladies'
Misses and Children's Shoes, Shawls Busters and La
dies Cloaks the latest patterns, pieces Broad Cloth
for Coaks AID many other articles not here mentioned
all sold at a small profit, for CASH, by
s LII. HILB,
Next door to the Marble Yard.
TN THE SECOND STORY HAVE NOW OPEN
l. ed first rate stock of Gentlemens Furnishing
Goods such as Ready Made Clothing, Boots, Shoes,
Hats, Caps, Linen Shirts from p to Sc. Also Brown
Cotton and Cotton arm by the bale OF in smaller quan
titles.
Oct lit S. H. II.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

We have not received the returns of
the Congressional election from any OF
the Counties of the District, but, from
reports, We think it probable that Mr..
Stuart has received a majority in every
County in the Districts The majority
in Albemarle will be small.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
LOB WORK.

Having replenished our Job Office with NEW TYPE
of the best Styles are better prepared than ever be-
fore all kinds of Jobs in the best manner
Persons desiring CARDS. CHECKS, NOTES, BILLS, PAM
pHLETs, Posters, or any kind of BLANKS can have
them printed at the 'Spectatr" Office in the finest
style, at the shor test notice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
MARRIED..

On the 18th inst at the American Hotel, in Staun-
ton by Rev. G.. Walker, Mr.. JESSE B. NEWMAN
and Miss SARAH COLLINS.
On the 9Th of Oct, at the residence of the brides
father, by Rev. Mr.. Lafferty, MIR. GEORGE M. SAN
DRID6E, and Miss THEODOSIA ISABELLA VIA,
all of Albemarle county.
May all their days be spent,
In happiness and content;
And, when called from earth away,
May they meet in realms of endless day..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
No. l5S5.
No. 1855.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, }

No. 1855.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER THE CURRENCY,
Washington, October H. 1862
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence presented
w to the undersigned, it has been made to appear
that
The First National Bank of Staunton,
in the Of Stanton in the County Of Augusta, and
State of Virginia, has been dulyorganized under, and
according the requirements the Act of Congress-
titled, An Act to provide National Currency secured
by apedge of United States bonds and to provide for
the ejaculation and redemption thereof approved June
3ds6A,' and has complied with all the provisions of
said Act required to be complied with before common
cling the business of Banking under said Act,
Now, therefore, l, FREEMAN CLARKE, Comptroller
of the Currency, do hereby certify, that
The First National Bank Of Staunton,
in the town of Stanton in the county of Anga, and
State of Virginia. is authorized TO commence the busi
of Ban king under the Act aforesaid
(~-c) In testimony whereof witness my hand and
seal seal OF Office, this twelfth day OF Oct, 1865.
{O~S FREEMAN CLARKE,
Oct l7--9ts copy. Comptroller.
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The following extract from the preamble
and resolutions adopted in meeting at Lynch

The following extract from the preamble
and resolutions adopted in meeting at Lynch
burg expresses our sentiments:
"Of the agencies which produced this
confict-whether springiDg from the North
or the South, or, if from both, in what pro-
portion, it is proGtless now to speak. The
''wager Of battle" was rendered the issue
Joined; the appeals to arms made; and the
South has lost the day. We claim to have
entered the field 10 honor, and in honor to
have waged the battle, and now that we are
vanquished, yield in honor submitting with
composure to the sacrifices we have made !;
witnessing with fortitude the sorrow and des
olation that have come upon US, and accept
ing the result is a fact accomplished, with
the manly purpose to discharge all the obi
cations it imposes. To this We pledge our
faith, and shall go forward with removed
hope to dedicate our efforts to meet that OBJ
legation and seek to establish once more
fraternity between the like contending Sec
tons and restore forever to our distracted
country the blessings of Peace, Order, Law
and Constitutional Freedom. Such is our
condition and such our views in regard to it. f."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
The Elections.

Six States held elections last week. Ar
kansas on Monday, Pennsylvania, Ohio and
Indiana on Tuesday, and Virginia on Thurs
day. Members of Congress were elected in
Arkansas. We have no news as yet, from
that election.
In Pennsylvania an Auditor General and
Surveyor-G General were elected The Repub-
licans have carried the State by 10000 ma
jority.
In Ohio there was an election for Cover.
nor, which resulted in the election of Gen
Cox, Republican, over Gen. Morgan, Demo
crat, by majority of $4,000.
In Iowa there was an election for Cover
nor in which VIM. NJ. Stone, Republican, was
elected over Thos. Fl. Benton, jr., by a ma
jority of 10000.
The following ia the probable result Of th'
Congressional elections in this State:
First District.-W FL. B. GUSTS, of Acco
Second District-L. II. Chandler, of Nor
folk.
Third District.-B. johnson Barbour, o
Orange.
Fourth Dtstrict.-Robert Ridgway, of Am
berst
Fifth District.-Robert E. Witlers, o
Danville.
Siah District.-A. Fl. Fl. Stuart, of Au
gusta.
Seventh District-Robert Y. Conrad, O
Winchester.
Ef;gth Distriet-Daniel Fl. Hoge, of Mont
gomery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

Read the advertisements of public sales. No
subscriber should fail to read the new advertise
ments as they are published from week to week.
Those who advertise and those who read them are
benefited
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
Bruce & Peck

n EG leave to inform their old customers and the
ID public generally that they have opened at their
old stand,
of Augusta and Beverly streets, stanton, va
large and carefully selected stock OF
FAMILY GROCERIES,
@ UEENSWARE, WOODEN WlLLOWWAR
BOOTS and SHOES,
which they will sell at wholesale or retail. Their
Goods were purchased from first hands in New York,
for net scash consequently they will be able to sell
them upon the best terms
They will exchange goods or pay cash for produce.
Oct I Ii
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

DOCAHONTAS LAND FOR SALE
L The subscribers viii sell on the premises,
at public auction on FRIDAY the 10th OF November,
1865, 423 ACRES OF FINE LAND; PA
Acres adjoining the town of Huntefsvie. all cleared,
and in 6ue sod, and Fine Orchard on the sane-
2O9 Acres lying onehalf mite from the former r act,
all level and Finely Timbered.
Fhe uidings ordinary, and the Fencing very
much destroyed by the army There is a ri NE TAN
YARD Gu the first mentioned tract AS the pa
ny wishes to dissolve partnership, the property will
certainly be sold on that day.
tSg- Terms will be accommodating, to suit purcha-
IL. b. MAI HEN @ W.
October IT, 1855 ids
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

HsSg~ Capt. JOS. NJ STEVENS is authorized to
make contracts and receipt for advertisements for
the "Staunton Spectator
u Mr.. ]. FRANK. DAVIS is authorized to re-
eeive subscriptions for the 'sStaunton Spectator.
TO BUSINESS MEN 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-
tabished near century, and been published for
Al years under its present title, and, in conse-
quence 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, 1865-10-17

On the 18th inst, President johnson is
sued a proclamation abolishipg martial law
in Kentucky. Will he not do the same for
Virginia?