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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29
nsa Rey. DR.. Mcfarland d D q.

nes- Rev. DR.. Mcfarland, D. D., of this
county, one of the Oldest ministers, in the
presbyterian church, has resigned his position
as one ofthe Boafe of Trustees of Washington
College at Lexington, Va. He has been a
valuable and active trustee for many years,
and was compelled to resign in consequence of
continued feeble health
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

Distinguished AarSra5s.-Gen. Sick
les and Gen. Meade arrived here last
week. Instead ct riding in tie cars,
each was made to draw train. Though
theT ''Puffed" wonderfully, yet they
did the work. For their services, the
u. X. Company allows "Uncle SAM
Tor each, the sum OF twenty dollars pei
day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29
LOCAL ITEMS.
COUNTY COURT OF AUGUSTA.

On yesterday the first County Court
Of Augusta, under the restored state Of
: affairs, was held, JAS Wilson, ESQ, act
ing as Presiding Justice. The election
OF Pres: ding Justice for the Court was
postponed until the vacancies on the
bench be filled. Mes>rs. d. S. Yonrg,
VIM. G. Sterritt and JOS. A. Waddell
we're appointed Commissioners Of the
Court. All the Justices composing the
Court were summoned to be present at
she next Count for the purpose OF laying
the County levy. S.
The Grand Jury found two indict-
ssnents against John w. Kuhn, one for
forgery and the other for obtaining
goods under fslse pretences.
Mr.. John Towberman qualified as
Coroner for the County, and Mr.. Geo.
Aarlan as his deputy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

Mr r. j. Alfred, editor of the Wec-
ton Herald, is trying, by tie aid OF
friends, to re-establish his paper. We
hope he willmeet with success. See his
card IN another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

Weare glad to see again the bright
face Of one .of our old friends, the
"CAarlestoaoas Free Press"-tllat favor.
lite cold Family Journal" We greet
it cordially, and hope it may become
more successful even than It was before
its suspension by the war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

writer in the Washington Chronicle under
stands from reliable sources that it is the express
ed opinions of head Of bureaus that as whole,
the employment for women in the Department is a
failurea
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

LETTER FROM GEN. JosEPu f. JoHNsToN.-The
Fredericksburg Va. Ledger publishes the fol-
lowing letter from General Joseph Z. ] ohnston.--
It speaks for itself:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

A meeting Of the citizens of buckingham county
have passed resolutions declaring the determine
ton Of the people to abide by the pledges of del
ity to the Federal and State governments and
expressing their appreciation OF Gov. Pierpont' S
course since the close of the war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

There are 720 Freedmen In Stanton,
as ascertained by the census jnst taken
by the hreedmea's Bureau OF this Dis
trict.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29
BUFFALO SPRINGS.

AIEoKLENBURG Co., Va July 18th, 1865. I
You ask my 7'yiews of the future course and flu
ture interests Of us ALL" The case is so plain
that very little can be said or written upon it =
We Of the South referred the questions at issue
between us and the United States to the arbtra-
mont of the sword The decision has been made
and it is against us. Wemust acquiesc in that
decision accept it as final, and recognize the fact
that Virginia is again one Of the United States
Our duties andnterests coincide. We shall con-
suit the one and perform the other by doing all
we can to promote the welfare of our neighbors
and kindred, and to restore the prosperity of our
country. We should at once commence the duties
of peaceful citizens by entering upon some useful
pursuit, qualifying ourselves to vote, If possible =
and at the polls votes should be cast for con-
sentative men-mep who understand and will
maintain the interests of Virginia as one of the
United States.
This is the course which / have recommended
to all those with whom have conversed on the
subject, and is that which have adopted for my
self as far as practicable. Very truly yours,
j. E. JOHNSTON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

1t is reported from Washington that no m ore
National Banks will be authorized except in cases
where applications were filed prior to the lst of
August.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

We invite attention to the card of
hessrs. j. j. Bintord s. Son, Grocers
and Commission Merchants, Richmond
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

Ray Mr.. l. j Parkius has been appointed
Postmaster at the Willow Spout in this coun-
~. This is a good appointment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

The exercises OF Rev. E. 2. Walton's
school will begin on Friday next at the
residence of the Principal. Prompt at
tendance very desirable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29
NOTICE FRoM THE BOARD OF PUB-

IN Lie WORKS.-In compliance with the pro-
visions OF Chap ter 20 of the Code of Virginia, the
oard of Public Works of Virginia invite Sealed
Proposals, to b opened the 18th of September,
1885, stating the loves terms which the Superin-
tendence of the Staunten ID Parkersburg Road. in
Virginia, will be undertaken from and after the first
day of October, 1865
The Board will decide upon the competency and
fitness of Applicants to which the most satisfactory
testimonials will be required. and such superinten-
dent will be required to give bond the penalty of
5000 dollars with satisfactory security, conditioned
for the faithful performance of his duties.
By order Of tie Board of Public Works.
CR. Fl. LEWIS,
Secretary Commonwealth.
Richmond kup ooLIt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

"China Hall" Mr.. G. a. Piper HAS
received a general assortment Of China,
Glass and Queensware, at "White's" Old
Stand, which he advertisestos sell cheap.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29
NOMINATIONS BIZ COUNTY MEETING

At o meeting at the Court House on
yesterday, Col. VIM. A. Bell President,
and VIM. I'll. e. Lynn, Secretary, q
committee, composed OF two from each
sa1iag;sterial district, nominated as can
1lidates Hon. a. H. II. Stuart, for Con
ess; Nicholas X. Trout, ESQ, for the
state Senate; and Col. George Baylor,
y. Newton Vanlear, Esq, and David
5. lou"g, Esq, for the House Of Dele
gates. The nominations of the Com
mittee were accepted by vote of the
meeting. Hon. A. H. Ii. Stuart, in ac-
.ceptjng tie nomination for Congress,
made brief and pertinent speech in
his usual good style. He made no
pledges, but offered his past course as
the guarantee OF his fidelity aid fitness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

Mr.. Robert G. Kerr, Of Mofett's
Creek, has our thanks for some nice ap
pies and peaches. Mr.. kerrremembers
the Printer. "Go ye and do likewise "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

t We learn tnat Rev. VIM. S.
naird, Principal Of tho Wesleyan Fe-
male Institute, has secured the services
~ef Prot. Leonidas Points, A. M, IN the
Departments OF Languages and Mathe-
al tics, &c; and also those of Prot.
Win. Seho'kee, il the Department OF
Music. Prot. Points astainmenfs. as a
scholar, are extensively and tavorahly
known; while Prof ochonkee comes
with the highest testimonials of skill in
his profession.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29
CHEAP GROCERIES,

Oar lsEWARD.-HOkSE STOLEN On
- Ac Wednesday night. the 18th Instant, !.
MARE stolen from the subscriber of the follow
ing description: She was an iro grey, about ffee
hands high, Or years old, compacty built no par
tcular marks. has probably slight gear marks. He
will give The above reward for the d.very of the
ma-eto him, near patrick's Mil South River CT for
such Information as will ensure her recovery.
lis address Rev. JACOB HILDEBRAND
Aug22- Waynesboro, Augusta CO., Va.
r. Register copy an charge this office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

FYVH ESBORsiUEH ACADEMY
4 VIII comm enee rs annual Session On the 18th
of September next The Instruction is conf ded to
AR. G. H. WITHR0W a Graduate Of the UNIVERSE
ty, and Expere c"d and Approved Teacher.
viii take few Boar ers IN my family TERMS tor
entire Session, Sleo in specie its value the Rich
niond market; payable Il in aavance. "a lst of Feb
ru, ry and the remand + at cose of session June
2Dh 1886. W. L. RICHARDSON.
Al o. 22-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

A MASTER OF ARTS or THE OIL
II VERSITY OF VA, who has several years ex
per ence IN Touching in the eparatoEv Schools Of
Albema"le aud Hanover desires situation Pro
fess " or Teacher IN College, High Sc ocl Pri
vate Family. Address,
Aug. 23-H
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-29

TMPDRrANr OTiCE,-Resolved by the
L members of the Augusta Medical Societr that in
future, when cal ed upon to attend, professionally
al OF the freedmen of the county, will require the
employer or patient himself that the bill vii. be paid
s. KENNERLY, Jr, NJ. D.,
4. III FAUxrLERoY, NJ. o., President.
Secretary. Aug s. I'm
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-18
Arresf of southern Governors,

The rebel Governors of the Southern
States, have evidently hard road to hoe
HGovernorn Vance, of North Carolina, and
lpGoyernor" Brown, of Georgia, are al
ready in our possession; reward of five
4boussnd dollars is offered for "Governor, +,
Harris. of Tennessee, and our cavalry are
on hot chase after "Governor'' Magrath
otSouth Carelina. What punishment will
be accorded to these leaders and organizers
of treason is yet to be decided by the pro-
per legal tribunals. It is evidently the in
tention of the Executive department Of the
yovsrment to do Its duty toward bringing
them to justice for their crimes. Every
one of these rebel Governors is Just IS
guilty IS Jefferson Davis himself Every
one of them has seconded, with every
means within his power, the measures Of
that chief of traitors. Every one of them
deserves to die the death of traitor.
Whether it will be found advisable to in
sist on dealing out stern justice with rope
or bullet, to sll these men, il, however an
entirely different question, and one the
decision Of which will be greatly influenced
BY facts yet to trsnspire.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-18
Mrs. Burratt.

Mrs. Mary E. Surrstt was raised near
Waterloo, on Uslverts manor, in Prince
Georges county, Maryland. Her maiden
name was Jenkins. Her father died when
she was quite young. As she grew up she
displayed considerable force of character,
and expressed desire to have better ed
uestien than was obtsinsble in her neigh
borheod, and she was sent TO female sem.
inery in Alexandria. Returning to her
mothers home, she became an scknowl-
edged belle in Prince Georges county, and
quite as noted for her strong will, she sell
dom failing in anything she undertook.
She married Surrstt abont the year 1885,
and the couple first settled at q place
known as Codln's Mile, near Camp Stone
man, Goldsboro, which property Surrstt
Inherited from an uncle named Neal. At
ter they had lived here a few years the
house was set on fire by their slaves who
seemed to be infuristed by some cruelty to
which they were subjected through the
imperious viii of Mrs. Surrstt. The Sur
rats barely escaped from the fire with their
lives. -., ..-
Surratt afterwards engaged on the
Orange and Alexandra Railroad as a con-
tractor, and on finishing his work returned
10 Prince Georges county, and bought q
farm, on which he established the tavern
known as 't5urrAtts," and afterwards was
appointed postmaster St that point but he
being an uneducsted man, the duties of the
Office devolVed upon his wite.
They had three children, daughter and
two sons. One Of the latter (Isssc) went
south at the outbreak Of the rebellion, en-
teriDg the southern army, it is said. The
other son (John) sLsid shout home, spend
ing his time in idleness or worse- The fs-
ther was known az 5 pro-slsvery man, and
9 sympathizsr with the South to some eX-
tent, but was not looked upon IS sn open
secessionist. He was an inofsnsiYe good
tempered man, and WAS generally esteemed
in his neighborhood. He died very sud-
denly about three years since, and soon at
forwards his widow leased the property
and came to this city, where she opened u
clearinghouse on II street, which house
has since become notorious IS the scene
where was conceded some of the most stu
pendoas deViltry of the worlds history.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-18
Sanders Address 10 the People of Eu'
rODe.
MoNrREAL, q. e, May II, 1865.

rope.
MONTREAL, o. E., May II, 1865.
The mendacious and fsrocious proclsma-
ton of May 2, 1866, from the federal ruler,
reddens and disgrsces u page of American
history.
ThirstIng for blood and uneasy in his
new-found power, the semi elected Presi
dent of the disorganized "UniIed" States,
with the hsrpies that surround him, seeks
by the mysterious cloud of concerted cal
umny to distract the worlds attention from
q TOO ready penetration of his schemes for
the murder of q magistrate elected by
chivalrous people with the highest forms
of civil government. The conclusive"
evidence that the federal organs claim to
have been sent TO Europe csn be only
forged papers ana subOrneJ testimony that
will shTivel before the fire of truth.
Upon the 18th of April the New York
Times had the malignant satisfaction Of
being the, first 20 connect my name with
the assassination, and on the 10th made
the following reply:
10 the People of the City of Nea0 York:
While your country is in the deepest
mourning, and intensely excited in al its
parts, the editor of the New York Times,
calmly sitting in his room, takes cowsrdly
advantage, and sstsnically charges inno-
cent persons, political opponents, with the
highest of crimes. His iendish words are
but degree less criminal Than the act of
the assassin.
So confident am of the enlightened and
impartial justice of the people of New York
city thst will, with the permission of the
authorities of the United States, go at once
to that city, and give the cowsrdly wretch
the opportunity Of proving his infamous
charge. GEO. n. SANDERS.
MONTREAL, April 20, 1865. .s-
Such an offsr st that excited period was
at least prinsG fneie evidence of my non
completely in the plot. sent printed
copies to President johnson and Secretary
Seward. Much publicity was also given to
it BY the Northern press. Yet, notwith-
standing this frank and earnest offer on my
part, the Washington government, twelve
days thereafter, issue proclamation grstu-
| itously Offering twenty five thousand dol
lars TO have me kidnapped in Canada.
The truth is, the real object is not so
much the persons of certain men in Can
ada, but the use of their names for the man.
ufscture of q network of conspiracy in
which to enmesh President Davis reputa.
lion and cousign him to the bloody hands
| of federal detectives at the first moment OF
his capture, without shocking the public
sense of Europe by formal political exc
cution. GEO. N. SANDERS.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-18

The New York News says that a re-
tired merchant OF that city, of eccentric
habits, fearing that he should die suddenly
of apoplexy, and being desireus of slwsy $
having in mind that he was mortal hsd
mis- tombstone constructed and placed up
right in an alcove in his room. Esrly on
Thursday morning, one of the servants
heard 3 noise, as of the falling Of heavy
body, and fearing accident hastened be-
low and gave the alarm. bis door was
reached, and when, after knocking, no an
swer was returned, the bolt was forced, and
the body ofthe unfortunate man was found
upon the floor, with the tombstone fallen
upon his head. It was instantly removed,
and every means wers resorted 10 to restore
him 10 consciousness, but without avail, for
in less than an hour he was dead.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-18
EemarEnbIe coincidence.

Tennessee has furnished two Presidents
vbo were famous for their love of the
Union and their stern detestation of trsi-
tors and who would, if they had their
way, hang every leading rebel leader In
their hands. These two Presidents have
almost precisely the same name-AndreW
Jackson snd Andrew johnson. Jack, as
We ALI know, is the nickname of John, con
seouently Jackson and johnson are almost
;denticsI. while their Christian names are
the same.
Another coincidence. Out Of seventeen
P,azidents the names of five have ended
With ason"-viz: Jefferson Madison,
Jackson Harrison and johnson. Adding
Wsshinton TO the list and the names OF
six of the seventeen Presidents end with
Istters the on. Adding the name of Lin.
coin and we have seven whose names ter
inmates with the sound of on. And 70 cap
the climax. Mr.. Buchansn's name termi-
nates with very nearly the same sound.
Two of our Presidents bore the same
pame-shey were father snd sOn-nsmely
the two Adsmses. The son and grandson OF
these two, Charles Francis Adams, ran as
the Free Soil candidate for Vice President
in ls4s. These three Adsmses-grsnd- ia
tber. father, and son-were respectively
ministers az the Court of st. James. The
two elder Adams were respectively secre-
tarv of Stste, and, should Mr.. Seward re-
tire from the Cabinet, Mr.. Charles FRANCIS
Adams will undoubtedly succeed him, thus
putting the grandson again IN the same
ofics filed by his father and granc-tather'
Zachary Taylor was one OF our Fresl-
dents, and his son-in-lRw, Jefferson Davii,
was President of the bogus Confederacy I;
and what makes it also singular his chris
tisn name is the same as the surname OF
our third President, and which also ter
minated with the word son.
With all our boSst that our rulers never
became head of the government by lnheri-
tance like monsrchs, yet some of them, un-
willingly we might ssy, have inherited
their position
Who knows but that 8 name termmating
with the sound Of on signifies good luck2
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-18
7HUHsDAY, BAK IS, 1soo,
n. r..Itnrat ne south.


po-.ons who professed 10 believe that the
soutb was unaiterably attached TO the Con-
ssdsrscy, and that it would never be
s,tisasd 70 return to the Union, will find
their theories sadly overturned by the facts
Of the pursuit and capture Of JEFF Dsvis.
That traitor, the representative of the re-
beIlioD, fed from Greensboro. North Caro-
Inns, through both the Csrolinas and Geor-
1ia distance of four hundred miles, close
ly pursued by our forces Had the inhao-
itsnts been devoted to the cause Of secees-
ion, Davis might have been secretly hidden
inAnv house along his whole line of fight
Instead of this we read that st Greensboro
he was obliged 70 eat and sleep IN the cars,
no inhsbitant permitting him TO enter his
house. The same treatment seems to have
been given him along the entire line OF
route, and st Irwinsville, where he was
csptured, we find him not enjoying the
bospitalities of some planter, but in m hls
camp, surrounded by only handful OF bis
armies, who had remained faithful to his
fallen fortunes. 5'a .-
Now compare this with the facs that
Union soldiers escaping from the prison q
Salisbury, near Greensboro, during th'
war, have travelled in safety from there Z
Knoxville, in Tennessee and In smother
direction to Beaufort, in South Carolina
These men, without money and without
scoualntance, with no protection but thell
own loyalty to the Union, we're concealed
from their pursusrs and passed in sAiet!
from house to house, until they resche'
the Union lines; JEFF. Davis, with Plent,
of money, and well known through tn
country, could not obtain even days con
osslment. could not for even few hour
throw his pursuers off the track, and Wa
at last so totally friendless that not sou
warned him of the coming of the officer
of Justice. In his desperation he tried t
escape in the disguise of wOmsn-but n
friendly hand was stretched out to he
him. Had the Southern people bee
friendly to him he would never have bee
caught. His capture proves the fAlsity
his own professions that he was the e1pf
nent of southern sentiment.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-18

DIR. G. B. LIGHTHILLS s first visit TO
Ohio was induced by numerous applies
tions for treatment from parties unable TO
visit New York for that purpose. and who
can not be successfully treated except alter
q personal examination. His practice has
been SO successful that he has repeated his
visits to Cleveland several times. Still he
finds thSt it is almost as difficult for some
parties desiring his service, to visit him at
Cleveland, that in compliance with the re-
qests of many citizens, he has consented,
before returning to Europe, to visit several
central points in Northern Ohio, making
Cleveland his headquarters so that all who
desire can consult him.
For the past twelve years DR.. Iighthill
has paid exclusive attention TO the treat
ment of deafness and cstRrrh in its vari-
GUS forms. He has practicsd in New York
and other principal Eastern cities, where,
until few months past, he was associated
with his cousin, DIR. Z. B. Lighthill, and,
together, they have acquired standing
which has earned for the "Lighthill In
stitute' its present great reputation.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-18
From the Reu. B. T. Wele6, formerly Pastor Of
the Pearl Street Baptist Church, Albany,
Ne1o York.

Nelo York. ..
NEwToNvILLE, Nov. 10, 1864.
DR.. LIGHTHILL-DeGr Sir: Allow me
to express my grateful thanks for the skill
and kind attention rendered to my dsugh-
ter, whose ears have been badly affected
for many years, and for some months past
has been nearly deprived of hearing. The
loss of this important sense Is certainly
sad deprivation, painfully embarrassing,
and to q degree known only those who
have experienced it. If, therefore, there
be q remedy for this great evil, the cause
of humanity obviously requires that it
should be universally disseminated. teel
it my duty, therefore, and 1t affords me
much pleasure, to give my testimony TO the
happy effects of your treatment and RENE
dies. Ny daughter has suffered from deaf
ness since early childhood The left ear
has been badly diseased. The right ear,
also, for several years, was seriously affect
ed, and the disease apparently increasing,
threatening the entire loss of her hearing.
Il was with extreme difficulty that she
could participate in the conversation OF her
friends, and for two years has been deprived
of this source of social enjoyment. Hap
pilv nv attention was directed to your sd-
vertisement, and l was induced to place
her in your care. Your treatment under
favor of 8 kind Providence, has been sue
cessful. Her hearing, so far as can judge,
appears to be perfectly restored. Whether
this restoration is permanent is q question
time alone can determine, but present re-
suits are certsinly very gratifying.
am, dear sir, -
Truly and gratefully yours,
L. B. 7. WELCH, ID. ID.