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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
C0nfsCation.
Truly Yours,
MERCHANT,

There are not wanting evidences to prove
that the President has decided to abandon
the policy Of coniscation altogether, except
in the case of leading rebels. On Friday we
published the speech of United States Dis
trict Attorney Chandler, at Dnwiddie Court
house, Va, in which he said l. 81 rejoice to
''tell you my friends, that al coniscation is
cat an end I have received orders to sus-
"pend all confscations" We are now in
formed by the Richmond Wig that the
President has issued an order forbidding any
further ibeling of property in that State.
Not only may the Southerners, but we at
the North rejoice that President johnson has
receded from this policy, for, had it been en-
forced, we should have had to contribute from
the results of our own labor to the support IF
the people of the restored States.
We have steadily opposed con6scation. not
from motives Of sympathy to the rebels, but
because the teachings of all history have
shown it to be failure in every respect. 1t
has failed as a source of revenue, failed as a
N cans of punishment, and in nine cases out
Of ten multiplied the very evils which it was
intended to remove.
OIduu VI oil CUuutilCS
the best illustration of the effects of confsca
ton. After the final division in 1795, Rus
sa at once instituted confscations on the
part of Poland allotted to her, and continued
them until within few years. AS conse
quence the spirit of resistance has been kept
alive, and the Russian authorities have hae
to quell fresh insurrection every few years
Prussia Poland, on the contrary, being sub
jected to an entirely different course of treat
ment, was completely won over to Prussia
and her soldiers are among the bravest, ant
loyal in the service to day.
What is true of Prussia-Poland will b.
true Of the restored Southern States. The
impending confscation of their real estate has
made the people in many cases reckless, il
disposed to labor, and Indifferent as to wha
might become of them. Now, however
when they understand that what remaining
| capital they have is not to be taken away
from them, they will be encouraged to entel
with renewed vigor and zeal upon life's duties
| The assurance of regard for them as showr
in this fresh act of moderation will also still
further develop a spirit of goodwill ant
friendliness among the Southerners towart
| the Government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

"Why, Mary, what are you about ?" I
exclaimed. sI think you told me you rolled
ink on the face of the form,' she said with a
loud laugh, and again her hand lit on my
face-taking me broad slap in the very
middle of my countenance, and most wofully
bedaubing my eyes. With light step and
merry peal of laughter she skipped through
the doorway, crying, 81 say, Charlie, what
kind of a roller does my hand make ?''--
"Oh," said, syou take too much ink. -
cha! hap she laughed "wel, good bye,
Charlie, that's my impression " l went to
the glass and verify I could easily have
passed for Guinea negro. "And SC" said
[, "this is love in a printing office! The
devil fly away with such love!'
The next morning when the editor came
to the office he found things rather topsey
itarvey However, that made no difference
to me, for had mizzled long before daylight.
I bore the marks of the scene for many day,
and now, whenever see lady enter print
ing office, think of little Mary and keep my
eye fixed on the ink keg. Although she
were as beautiful as Hebe, 1 would not
venture to touch her with ten foot pole
Talk about love in boudoir-love in bower
or love on spring seat sofa on a Sunday
night, its nothing to be compared to Love i'll
a Printing Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
Slaughtered Cattle, Swine and Sheep.

The following is section 1Ol of the Internal
Revenue act:
And be it further enacted, That there shall be
paid by any person, firm, company or agent
employee thereof, the following duties or taxes,
that is to say
On all cattle and calves xceeding three months
old, slaughtered, except when slaughtered for the
hides and tallow exclusively, forty cents per
head.
On all cattle and calves under three months old,
slaughtered, five cents per head.
On all swine slaughtered, ten cents per head.
On all sheep and lambs slaughtered, five cents
per head.
Provided, That cattle, not exceeding ivo in
number, and calves, swina, sheep and lambs, not
exceeding in all twenty in number, slaughtered
by any one person for his or her own consumption,
in any one year, shall be exempt from duty and
all sheep slaughtered for the pelts shall pay two
cents only per head
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

In TRoUBLE.-Colonel Jacques, the s'f ghting-
parson, colonel of an Illinois regiment, who came
to Richmond on the peace mission to Mr.. Davis in
1864 with Mr.. Gilmore, and narrative of whose
conversation with the ex President was so widely
published at the time was arrested at Louisville,
Kentucky, on the 2Sth, for procuring an abortion
on a woman from Georgia >the woman dying in
eight hours after IL e was arrested, with DR.. H.
G. Miller, physician, in the room with the VIC
tim. The Louisville Press, speaking of this man,
says
'sThe fall of such as Colonel Jacques is
sufficient to arouse the sorrow of every man who
knows the former worth of the gallant Jacques.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
TO Make Good Butter in Winter

The following is not put forth as anything new
but some of your readers may have b cen deterr ed
from using it, by supposing it to be inefficient or
two troubesome--it is simply heating the milk.
The best AMI easiest way that | know of, on a
small scale, is to set the pail of milk before strain
ing into pot of hot water, which should be in
readiness on the stove and kept there until suf-
ficiently warmed this will prevent danger from
heating it too much. 1t should not boil but come
very near it, then strained and stand from one to
two days, according to the weather, before skim
ming. The milk and cream should be kept from
freezing. The butter is easily churned, is of good
color and consistence, and perfectly sweet. The
heating process removing, to a great extent, the
taste of turnips and noxous weeds, and it will
now bring from 10 to Is cents per pound more
than that made in the ordinary way in winter
Rural HOrld
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

POETRY.
The Dying Soldier.

30 ~~~se~S~s
t'On the field of battle, mother,
All the night alone, lay
Angels watching o'er me, mother,
Till the breaking of the day
lay thinking of you, mother,
Aud the loving ones at home,
Till to our dear cottage, mother,
Boy again, seem to roam.
CHE to whom you taught me, mother,
On my infant knee to pray,
Kept my heart from fainting, mother,
When the vision passed ava y
in the gray o morning, mother,
Comrades bore me to the town;
From my bosom tender fingers
Washed the blood that trickled own.
81 must soon be going, mothSn1
Going to the home of rest
Kiss me as of old, mother,
Press me nearer to your breast.
Would could repaE you, m other,
For your faithful love and care;
God uphold and bless you mother,
In the bitter woe you bear.
"Kiss me for my little brother,
Kiss my sister, loved SO we'll,
When you sit together, mother,
Tell.them how their brother fell.
Tell to them the story, mother,
When l sleep beneath the sod,
That died to save my country,
ALI from loue to her and God.
''Lean1ng on the merit, mother,
Ofthe One who died for all,
Peace is in my bosom, mother
Hark hear the angels CALI
Don't you hear them singing, mother
Listen to the music's swell
Now leave you, loving mother
God be with you Fare you well !''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

1t is estimated that in the next Congress, the
Republican majority will be 80 in the Senate, and
SO in the House Of Representatives. So that, in
the way of legislation the Republican party can
have it all tn cir own way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

The Freedmens Bureau has recently restored
large amount of property to parties in Virgin
ia heretofore held by the bureau as abandoned
LANDS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

Rev. B. 7. Lacy mas accepted aiscall to the
Presbyterian Church at Wythylle. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
Baltimore Advertisements.
ESTABLISHED 1885.
PIANOS, PIANOS, PIANOS!

MANUFACTURER OF
Nl GRAND and SQUARE PIANOS,
Factory 81 and S6, Camden Street, Howard,
Ware Rooms No. 7, N. Liberty Street. above Bati-
more Nd, has constantly on hand large assortment
of PIANOS of his own make, with full iron frame and
overstrurg Every instrument warranted for years,
with the privilege of exchange within u months, If
not entirely satisfactory to the purchaser Second
Melodeons and Paror Organs from the best makers.
Parties wishing to purcha respectfully referred
Mr.. w. G. Graham, of Va. Institute for the Deaf,
Dumb and Blind, and to Mr. J. W. Abby. and Prof. A.
j. Turner. For prices and further particulars apply
to Joel Ettinger, our sole Agent for Staunton and
vicinity. Sept 10 6m.
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POSTPONED PAYMENTS.

POSTPONED PAYMENTS.
ii not paid in advance, additions to the above
charges will be made ais follows If payments be
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and if for IL months, 80 per cent.
- The rates in currency will be changed from
xme to time as the price OF specie may rise or fall.
a5y- Subscriptions will not be discontinued, except
st The option Of the Editor till all arrearages be paid
ADVERTISING RATES.
Advertisements will be inserted at the rate of One
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Obituaries Announcements of Candidates for Office,
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Gan didateB and all Communications or Notices OF
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CO. Address s-"SrAuNroN SPECTATOR" Staunton,
Augusta County, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

A NVILS AND yISES.-A few genuine English
IN AnviIs ard Yses, also first quality Bellows
Screw Plates, Files, Rasps, ETC., for sale low fer cash
Sept 26-f u b. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

TOR SALE.-A NO. /. PIANO. Apply to
L z. SCHEFFER,
Sept 5-tf Virginia hotel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

WINDOW GLASS; have just received an
wv extensive assortment of WINDOW GLASS OF
all Sizes PUTTY, ETC., which will be sold very low By
the box Or at retail, for cash.
Sept 26-tf G. E. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17
CANDY! CANEDY!

TNHE best CANDY in the market will be sold by
i M. s. CEASE,
Staunton July 18-3m Wholesale and retail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-10-17

[ once heard an old Jour remark that a
printing office was no place for love making,
and have since experienced the truth of his
observation-teing now fully convinced that
the flower of love can mover bloom amidst
type stands and printing ink. It was my
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20
The Question Of the Duchies.

The Federal Diet at Frankfort on the 9Th
inst adopted the resolution proposed by SaNony and
Bavaria that Austria and Prussia should be requested
10 ccde Iosten Ia the Duke of Augrsenburg and e
communicate to the Diet their mutual arrangements II
reference 10 I.auenburg. Nine votes were given II
favor of the resolution. Luxembourg not voting. III,
Of Austria and Prussia thereupon pre-
scented separate declarations.
The principal points of the declaration Of Austria
3wrrc that she Il prepared TO surrender TO the Prince
Augutenburg her title TO the possession OF hosteir
should Prussia agree adopt similar course other
wise Austria would maintain her title to tho Dnehie'
until a solution arrived at In consonanco VITA th'
interests Of Germany. Prussia announced her Wnhhg
ness to come 10 nm understanding on tho SUBJECT pu
such an understanding must ndlspensabIy depend por
previous investigation OF oil claims TO tue Duchies
sTrh OF POSSESSION until solution had been arrived al
In accordancc with her own convictions. and satisac
snrv 20 the other parties Interested In the Dnchcs IL
CONCLUSION. tho Prussan representative stated thai
prussia would ut declare herself unable to hold oa
any prospect of realizing tho expectation expressed II
Diet.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20

Judge Holt Messrs. Garrison Kelly and others spoke
and ball given by the staff of Brig..G Hatch.
But yesterday was the great glory OF al-when q
spontaneous oupouring Of the loyasis took place and
the largest building in the city packed to listen TO
Senator Wilson, WIN. Lloyd Garrison, Geo. Thompson,
Judge Kelley and Theodore TiltOn. The Senator was
introduced by Gen. Saxton. The speeches were az
grand as the occasion. After the meeting yesterday
thousand Of the organized themselves into
an escort and conducted the guests to their hotel Col
Quincy sent the band OF the l27h Regt to head It, and
all along the streets Major General. T. S. Senator.
member OF Congress Englands greatest living orator,
Americas first Aboitionst and others well known in
NIL different circles walked under escort Of colored
citizens.
More than thousand school children followed, the
girls singing tie John Brown song, tho boys cheering
for the Yankees.
/ Beecher will preach this morning. ond Garrison,
iThomreon. Cuy.er and Tilton address the children.
Babylon has fallen BLhwiok-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20
The Niagara and the Sacramento.

Tho Li,Jon Journal de Comnercto OF the 3Oth. pub
lished the following official account Of the aiiar
"The two Union steamers anchored at Beem much
below the ground they wished 10 take because the Por
uguesc guardshp prohibited their approaching nearer
10 the place where the Stonewo lay. Next day when
the Confederate vessel had smiled, they weighed an
Choir with the intention Of coming up the river but did
not notify the guard ship Of their intention, aud this
caused the Governor of Belem Tower, whose orders
were precise to fire into the vessels. IL Is explained
that the Union shs steamed toward the bar In order
TO take the turn up the river and there il 10 doubt the
whole difficulty might have been obyated had they sent
previous notice to the Governor OF Belom Tower 1t
said that at the first shot the Niagara lowered her nae
half mast to show she accepted tho ntmaion not to
go out and this signal appears not 10 have been OBJ
served at the tower which fred six shots at the
frlgate and IL Is said three balls struck her side The
commander Of the Niagara complains that blank
cartridge was not first fired 10 give him timely warn
ing"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20
lneese ship News.

AERlN I'D. =,
Steamship Oceanu.. Young, thae'.onVs fortress 'l"n
r. : ,tram transport Mary Boardmsn, Jor1an Mosehe''
CIV DAYS, with pass, to u. ;. o. ,
Brig John o., Johnson, Nassau, y. l., Ia Jay" s"sN Nv
cotton Jos. Eness. , =, % tf,,.a. I.s
'horn 81 days. passed Gbraar teO. l., win h1Se !"
ston Bros. -, .t.,,,,,,s
|in ballast 10 Mile Houshton. al, , o,.er,-
stea,nship Persia (5rl Lott Liverpool oth ana S''0
town q IA inst nlds.. and pass, +. tnnard. az, . ,si
u \ steam transport 1hos. 4. Scott u blen'
:ya Fortress Monroe % horrs, in ballast TO u -
L. 4 steam transport Coutinenal sum -
l3h inst with mdse. and pass q l. ;. ~ -
a AZ ,3 Ion :. 81 sed two tToncA steamers '''s
lone sloop.oi war. the other heavy rsaie.
WlND--At Sunset. s., light.
n.,,.-Msrv G. p,rer lay. iom CuJai Sunshine foo
lcogg Bsv; Tii,ps Of and from Maasl.
Big MiHneAala, ison 'hhiteso''
APRIL l9-Seamers- 1onawanda, Escort D.ilTN ~
Ship,-Ade!o IL. Won BTeban. Caroline N''N'""i ''
Inca. go nj ,,.o,, r,-u.s
,i.,x..t Queen irene H. Il. peNoli LINGO" y, ~.
Nv Lord Harriet Ocean Wave, John stevens Ah'l"'' -
!, Darrell LYDIA, Monteznma Oar Maes'e.
~ = , ,,,.,o,, Meteor went asior. IA Beaulo.'' n
h uisht III an and was pulled oG by he Ihc+ ~ S'''
10Th inst supposed without injury.
SPOKEN
Shin Ellen Anstin from Liverpool icI Scw lAa ~ ~
lol, - Va lott ~ q. IL.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20
Great Britain.

In the House of Commons, on the 7th instant
another debate took place on the subject of tho Cana
Idan defcnses. .
Lord Elcho moved for the correspondence win III
Canadian Government relative IN the proposed dcense
of Canada aud the share of the total cost which Is 10 "
borne by Canada nnd tho Imperial Gov
ernmenf lie deprecated tho project OF erecting Tor
tihcatons In Canada which would only have me enee
of inviting the Americans to make Canada the battle
ground whereas the real defense Of Canada Was to al
tack America elsewhere.
Sir j. ID. Hay urged the impolicy Of tho proposed
Notifications, which would be- cut of by an Invading
force. lie advocated tho f9rtcation Of Halifax ant
the constructor Of the inter coleman railway. By Deau
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20
Latest.

LIVERPOOL, April s-Evcning The Times
OF to-day has another editorial throwing cold water on
rthe Canadian defenses
The Ar,sy and Nary Ga;,ne supports the project.
The Ddiy Macs abiding to the reference IN the House
Commons last night to the Fcnians, rdicules TIA,
idea Of America going 10 war to please body oil
Hmen II foreign origin and and ideas.
Oncal French dispatches from 81. Petersburg repre-
Resent the sanitary state Of the city as deplorabe.
4 LISBON April The Minister OF Public Works has
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20
Commercial Intelligence.

LONDON MONEY MAERET.-Consols closed on the
h al gOidg0i for money. There less buoysncy in the
the market and gt general decline took place IA
the funds.
Money abundant The bank rate remained u pei
lcen,
The weekly returns the Bank OF IN gland show decrca
la ia. bullion Of AOl,J so sterling.
Barring Bros 60. quote: bar silver, %; Dolnrs, ll
Eagles 10. - ,
ksracAN SrcuRrrrs Barring Bros Go. Iron The
eITys elle la sspppc new the pge u 32V bonds W1'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20

The Cunard malI.steamer Persla, Capt Lott,
which lett Liverpool at o'clock the morning Of the
9Th and Queenstown on tho evening Of the 9TH April
arrived here yesterday.
Among the passengers is Mr.. l.. Med. Collins, the
protector Of the Russo American Telegraph scheme
Mr. Collins has succeeded In concluding the final con
yenton with the Prnssan Government for the conoruc
ton Of tho connecting link Of the line through the
AMOR and is now on his way 10 Russian America foi
the purpose Of setting foot tho commencement Of
Operations through that country.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20
France.

The weekly returns OF the Bank Of France
Pexhbt decrease in the cash on hand OF and one
seventh million francs.
The Corps Logislatf was still engaged In debating
the Address. A proposed amendment In the various
municipal administrations moved by the Opposition
was rejected by 209 To 20 votes An amendment ~
reference to the abolition Of capital punishment hat
sbcen rejected
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20

At Searsburg, VT, recently, Mr.. Truman L.
lRay, while tapping a maple, discovered an OLD bear
two youug ones concealed among the roots OF the w
He succeeded in dispalclng tho Old bear ana Ia ''
h No prisoners of the cubs.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20
McciinH In BrrRen.

A public meeting was held yesterday at the
: grounds Of A. Bonnel when addrosses were made by
The Rev Mr. French. the Rev. s. Y. Moore and A. A.
Haidepburgh. The public school children Board Of
Education. the Fire Department and The Town Council
. wer. Present and Joined in the ceremonies
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20
Three DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE,

Of the Belgian aud the Persfn-
The Stonewaii AHair-The Demands
Of the United States Minister In Lis
bon Acccded 10 - belgium and the
Mexican Expcdition-R"ptur between
Pru.sia and the Federal German Diet
The PImgue aud ~. Petcrsburg-An.
other Debate on thc Canadian Defenses.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20

for moment pushed up 20 5000 bu. II has now settled d
to 57i q58 Other stocks remain qnc piccs chiefly non
nal Ene shre'. J5t@@i' fhhols Central, tota6lt
I LIVERPOOL, April ia. m.-CorToS The Brokers' Cir
cule says: The increase Of business in tie Coon make,
on Thursday last. followed by greater activity On Fday
accompanied by MARKED advance H. long staPe
but Saturday The drnaud el Of and prices lave res
dropped add closed Thursday night with further geS,
decue Though American hls Seen IN proved nanl the
quotations partially reduced about Cd y n. saa.a i
much neglected and hss declined lad dorny the lat
sSscd from laid H. Sails ofthe Wei 81 go b,s 'I r.
GLIDING ~, ~ siceuaEor and 590 for export The oAe
Frlr Mildls.
New .........."........li le;
.....'.........."..........Hf
Ishn'''''''. .''....................lit l6
Yesterday Friayl The market coptinnci A. with n g
sa5Out 4oo0 baes. fhs stock On hand IL COS 90 bse ~
acladng 81 $50 American. Al from India 297 bale
d TRADE At MANCHESTER continue. very delTe.-el ON .
MAJ he yt efisy Wa almost blns, lar business e
3 BsEsDs1uFrs- Me,.r. RchaFd.on Spence Cow.
ned Nash Co. aud otLers reports Flour dul, bat nou
un.liered' Esr, state, q All per bbL Whesi-yer
tie bu,ne.s done althoaoa lower prices would have bee
copied Red Western q $40 per GENITAL Corn quiet,
some nstanoes sLode easier; y 3d43 6 FOR Gaiaiz
rGousl9 EMe',r' hg.aod, Athya Co, Gordon. Blec,
downwsrd rosk s,n 2s owe wi,iopt Inducing .aIe,
as dealers anticipate further reduction. Bacon fax
unsaiabo Lid neglected ard quite nominal Talow Lea,
and 3D. lower; Sorlh American nowinsIy 50 ea4ll.
Pots 1908; Pearls 20 Ga 0 snsars in good denil d
full PRICES to 81. sdvanee Moasses quiet Coffee in liz
Bsrk quiet Phia. 315G. Lin.red quiet boderss,kh
prcss. Linleed vii quiet but steady Sperm Oh small
~ H85 Nothing doing IN Cod. CiYerseed-N Now Amor
Red ~. ltosin very fat sales triHins. srniu Iurf
tine quiet French ID 6doI. Petroleum unchanged;
fined zl0li PR gal.
LosDoS ManxETs -Messr, Barring Brothers Co. repo.
Com msit - quiet but steady fJr al articles Iron firm
Bars and Rail, IS IS Ht7 : Scotch Pig, 81 s. Su
steady. Coare g good demand az rather easier rIies
quiet but G Tea hru Tor Gorgeous bot Green rather lov
common Congou, I'd. Tsow daily declining; Z. Y. c.
49, Linseed very dull aud l. cheaper Lnseed Caleae
sLiDseel Oh fiat, 81 6d3le Spirits Turpeniine 81 az e.
Crude Petroleum. Eli 10 dsis Refined. q al |. s.
.Ou nominal at S8l. Cod AZ.