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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
Head Centre Stephens.

It is rumored in New York, on good anthor
ity, that Head Centre Stephens left on Friday
for some point on the Irish shore, and that he
is fully ready to begin his programme of revolu
ton under the green flag. Certain it is, that
whether he be gone or not, he is invisible to in.
quiry and sight, and great many believe that
his statements to begin a war in Ireland this
year are not without foundation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

BURIED ALIvE.-Mrs Mcclure, farmer
wife, living near Quincy Illinois, apparently
died on Sunday, and next day was buried int the
family vault, near the house. On Wednesday
groans were heard in the vault by some children
the coffin was opened, and the woman found
alive She had injured herself in attempting
to force open the coffin, but is recovering
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
Take Notice.


pAKER BROTHERS ARE NOW RE-
I'D ceiving large additions to their stock of mer-
full assortment ~
OF GROCERIES
to which they call the attention of the public and
of merchants particularly. We are receiving
ANOTHER LARGE LOT OF SALT :
which we will sell very low; full assortment of
erushed, granulated, and pulverized Cuba and
4 SUGARS, MOLASSES, SYRUPS.
COFFEE, RICE AND TEAS;
together with Spices of all kinds which we will
sell at very small advance on cost
! Heavy GA fulled Cloth:
- Cassimeres, Sattinets,
t ...se.,,.:.se-a. Jeans and Tweeds, - 3
( 60 ~ which are very cheap
Bleaehed and brown Cottons, Ginghans Cali
Goes, Cotton Yarns Canton and wooden Flannels
Wooden Ware and Brooms, Horse Collars of SUI
perior make; Window Glass, Putty. Tumblers
and Goblets. Tinware, Crooks, and Stoneware
Cheese and Crackers; Fish and Bacon Ma
chine, Tanners Coal and Flaxseed Oil; Paints
and Dye Stufs ), coal oil Lamps and Chimneys (;
Spades cut and clinch Nails, Horse Shoes, and
Horse Shoe Iron and Nail Rods !; lump & ground
Plaster and other Fertilizers
We call especial attention to our stock of
BOOTS AND SHOES
Boiling Cloths will be furnished to Millers at
short notice.
We give artcular attention to the purchase of
Flour, Grain, and other Country Produce,
paying the highest market prices, either in cash
or goods at cash prices. -. Z, e.s
We have lot of
PRIME BACON
at very low prices. Also q lot of superior Hem
lock SOLE LEATHER -'5s -
We will purchase CLOVER SEED.
Thankful for the patronage already given, and
intending to make up the loss sustained by our
smashing business, not by higher prices, but by
more energy, and stricter attention to business
we solicit d further patronage.
nov20-tf - BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
The Hartford lCtl Times saws

The Hartford (Ut. Times says:
ssNe hope it is safe to say that the Iconstitu-
tional amendment will not be adopted. No
humiliate themselves. The South will never
adopt the amendment to It's own disgrace; and
he is poor specimen Of an American citizen,
who desires any portion of our common Union
to be Inundated y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
Groceries.
TO We HOUsEKEEPERs,

IL y EDMONDSON & CO.
are now opening a full assortment of Tea Coffee
sugar Ssyyrups Molasses, Cheese, Crackers, Rice
OF all kinds, canned Fruits, canned Veoetables !.
Pie Fruits, Mince Meats, Pickles, &c. We will
keep constantly on hand all kinds of country
marketing and vegetables. on'''
Give us call at the Sewers Building.
EDMONDSON s. co.
N BIN q short time we will keep at our
store Fresh Meats daily. nov 2O-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

The Turkish Government suppresses ami
surrection in Crete, and as soon as the rebels
are conquered grants to them universal amnes-
ty How nobly and favorably does this conduct
contrast with that of the United States The
Turkish Government is Mahometan and ours
is Christian, yet the Mahometan acts the Chris
tan and the Christian acts worse than the bar
barous Turk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
The Press Of Virginia.

The Alexandra Gazette says that, the Press
of Virginia Isl very properly, turning its atten-
ton, more and more, to the material interests
of the State, and devoting less of its space, ev-
cry day, to political matters Of course, these
latter, as subjects of current news, and for pub
lie information, must receive proper share of
notice and comment. But the journals of the
day are devoting their energies and their infor
nation to other topics and our citizens every
where have no reason to say that their newspa-
pers are dereEct in duty, in anything relating to
the welfare and prosperity Of the State, and the
advancement of the people. Indeed. we have
never known the Press in Virginia to be better
conducted, or more ardently devoted to the
cause of improvement, in every department of
industry, education, labor, and social and moral
happiness, than it is at this time. Our news
papers. at least, though we say it, are for the
most part, far ahead Of those, in many of the
other States more boastfhl and. pretentious,
and which have not felt the horrors and disas-
tiers Of war, as they have been felt in Virginia.
We consider this a good sign-and it's effects
will be seen and felt before many years pass by.
In politics our people are united-with an ex-
ception so slight, that it does not disturb the
general harmony of feeling among the masses
We have all now but one object and that is to
repair the injuries we have experienced to
clear the wreck right the ship-stop the leaks
hoist and trim the sails-put the crew to work
encourage others to help us-and once more
start on what we hope will be, after all the
storms we have experienced, prosperous and
happy voyage! God grant that our wishes and
desires may be realized. God grant to the Old
Commonwealth of Virginia long future of
peace and prosperity
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

SECRETARY SEwARD's VIEws.-The Secre-
tary of State, in brief letter addressed to a
friend in Auburn, New York, reiterates his o.
pinion ssthat the delay in the restoration of the
organism of the nation is great error, fruitful
only of danger, and that continually" He
advises his friends to sspersevere in the correc-
ton of that error
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

Lieut.. Gen. g. P Stewart, late Of the Con
federate army, has recently accepted a profes
sorship in Lebanon University, Tennessee, :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

We learn from reliable source that it is the
intention of his Majesty Don Pedro Ii. soon to
pay visit to this country. He has long enter
tanned the desire to personally acquaint himself
with the conditions of the marvellous progress
which we are making in the arts, manufactures
and sciences. ~ y Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

One hundred thousand Federal dead have
been found in Virginia. about one-half of which
have been reinterred up to this time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

The New York Post goes in for trying and
and two or more prominent rebels in every
Southern State. On the contrary, Gerritt
Smith is advocating release, emancipation, F"
stoppoge of bloodshed and confscation. Ger
rift Smith seems to have more sense than the
New York Post. A recent letter of his, indeed,
expresses kind sentiments, in many respects
He argues that it is time to conciliate, and that
annoyance will ultimately only do harm to the
present annoyers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

It is good maxim, says the Baltimore Tram
script, ''never to despair of the Republic" but,
in view Of the startling developments which ev-
cry day brings forth, and the cloud after cloud
which rises dark and portentious in the horizon,
it requires vast amount Of faith and hope not
to despair
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

Va The circulation of the Spectator is about
as great as the combined circulation of both the
other papers published in this place, and has as
many subscribers in this county alone as are con-
tanned in the whole subscription list of either of
the other papers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

On the subject of President Johnson's diff
Guilty with Congress and the Philadelphia Ca
nard, the London Post remarks: eff Mr..
johnson could, like Oliver Cromwell, peremp-
torily dismiss parliament which ceased to be
the exponent of the national will, he would be
right in making the attempt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

Since Madame Ristori came to this country,
seven weeks ago. 100000 have been paid to
see her perform
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

We learn from the Wytheville Dispatch that
most valuable vein of yellow oxide of zinc has
been discovered on the land Of David Graham,
ESQ.,, fourteen miles east of Wytheville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
Dry Goods.

DY TO-DAY'S ExPRESS.-SHAWL
I'D Balmoral Skirts Black and Colored Velvet
Trimmings, Black Skirt Braid, &C., cheap for
cash. Gnov20l w. M. POOLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

MEXICAN AFFAIRS. Macmillan arrived at
Puebla on the morning of October Oath, but
has said Or done nothing which indicates con-
clusively whether he intends to abdicate or not.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

We published last week paragraph stating
that the Virginia Methodist Protestant Confer
ence had adopted the minority report of the
Committee which opposed the proposed union
with the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
The Lynchburg Republican corrects this state
ment, and says that the majority report aroring
the union was adopted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

INDICTMENT OF SANFORD CoNoVER. The
grand jury has made presentment in the
case Of j. A. Durham, alias Sanford Conover,
for perjury in the sworn evidence given by him
as witness on the assassination trials, and be-
fore the House Judiciary Committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

The time required for the passage ofthe cleo
trio current between the two continents, has
been found to be one second.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

A MUNDANE HEAVEN. The printing Offices
and editorial rooms of the principal newspaper
in Lima are enclosed within lovely garden OF
flowers, sparkling fountains and goldfish, and
tame, gaudily plumed, sweetly- whistling birds,
who never desert their little Eden spot, where
contentment grows for them like the very How
ers whose honey they love to sip.
A Virginian Editor couldn't stand that. The
change would be too great.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

Mrs LINCOLN IN SCOTLAND The "Scots-
man. says: Along with other distinguished Wis
itors at present residing at the Clyde HOTEL Both
well, are the widow and daughter of the late
Abraham Lincoln, President Of the United
States of America. s6
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

The Senate of Georgia has passed bill ex-
tending the time under the relief act, for the
payment of the first installment of one fourth of
the debts to the 1st of January, 1868, and to
apply the benefits Of the stay-law to all judg-
ments on claims incurred up to the first of JAN
uary, 1866 aH @
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

The Richmond Wing says that Mature
seems to have designed that Mexico should be
an example and a warning to us-to show us
that purity of blood and unity of race are essen
tial to the virtue, strength and independence
of nations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

UANTED To PURCHASE, osHae
w 100000 Pounds
of Washed and Unwashed WOOL -
Washed Wool Preferred.
CASH will be paid exclusively.
June ,5-tf A NJ PIERCE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
Wants!

4 WHOLESALE DRY GOODS HOUSE,
N recently established, in, Baltimore city, do
ing an active business, with the prospect favora-
Bile, acants a PARTNER, with from FIVE to ten
thousand dollars. Best references required and
given Address III. g., care j. K Woods, Staun-
ton, Va, with real name.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
P. Fl. SHERIDAN, Major General.

THAD. STEVENS PLAZA dispatch from
Washington says: It is reported that Hon.
Thad. Stevens has plan in regard to the Pres
ident which will be little less abrupt than
direct impeachment, without previous inves-
tigation, and which would preclude the posi-
bility of instituting proceedings which, upon
trial of the case, might fail. His plan is said
to be to appoint a joint committee at the open
ing of the coming session, exactly as the Joint
Committee on Reconstruction was appointed,
whose duty it shall be to fully investigate the
course and conduct of Mr. johnson, and report
to the two Houses what action, if any, is de-
manded of CONGRESS by the facts elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

The Baltimore Transcript says that there is
good deal said about the heavy taxes imposed
upon the English people. Now it is fact that
there is not a tax levied at this day in England
on any of the necessaries of life fla working
man in England chooses to confne himself to
those, he may escape taxation altogether. =
Whatever he contributes to the revenue is a
purely voluntary contribution. If he is content
to live on bread and meat and milk and butter,
to clothe himself in wooden, linen and cotton,
and to eschew wine, beer, spirits and tobacco,
he may pass through life without ever paying
one shilling of taxation ~ $500 af
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
SIGNS of War

we publish on the fourth page the address
OF the committee of the Radical Soldiers and
Sailors Union" under the caption 'Revolu-
tionary Plot calling upon the Radical soldiers
to assemble en- naasse in Washington city on the
lst of December to greet the Radical members
of Congress, and, in the language of the call, to
'assure protection to the loyal majority in Con-
gress, accompanied with the comments of the
National Zatelzigencer and the Richmond DIS
patch.
In an article In reference to this matter the
Richmond W1.ag says that where there is so
much smoke there must be some fire. When
we hear hostile threats from so many quarters,
and see preparations for conflict in so many
Northern localities, and then read their solemn
appeals to all the disbanded soldiers and sailors
of the North, black and white, to assemble at
the national capitol, when Congress meets, to
protect the Radical majority, we scent birthstone
and villainous saltpetre.
If the signs of the times are not meaningless,
one of two things will be likely to happen be-
fore six months shall roll by: The Radicals
will either butt their brains out against the Gov
eminent, OF they will seize upon it with vio-
lence, and administer it in their own interest,"
We have ceased to shudder at any contemplated
contingency. For our part, we are tired of be-
ing suspended between heaven and earth. We
want our status fixed and destiny determined,
and if the battle of Armageddon' is to be
fought, we would rather, Massachusetts, con-
senting see it fought at Washington at the
opening of Congress than have it in the South
at some more distant period. IF this battle is
to be fought, we want to have no part or lot in
it. We beg to be counted out.
We shall not speculate as to the probable ar
engagements that the President and General
Grant will make in view of this formidable dem
onstration against the Government and the reg
ular army. We take it for granted that they
will be prepared for any and every contingency
that may arise. There is but little doubt that
General Butler is at the bottom of this revolu-
tionary project. Should it succeed, he would
stand good chance for the Presidency. !"
4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
IT7OWN PROPERTY FOR SALE

Il Under decree of the Circuit Court, l will
proceed, on Saturday. the oath day of Nouena5ey.
next to sell, at public sale, in front Of the Court
House, in Stanton, that very valuable property
lately the residence of David Points, deceased
With some improvements it can be made most
desirable place. The mansion is of substantial
brick work; the lot is large and very productive;
the location is in an agreeable neighbOrnood ell
evated and out of the hustle of the DEMONSTRATING
on New, Street, adjoining j. A. Waddell
TERMs-One-third on confirmation of sale; re-
mainder in equal instalments at II, 19, "a and 30
months from SALE bearing interest, secured by
bonds with personal security and retention of t.
tie; but may require the payments to be made
in current gold coin of the United States, or the
equivalent thereof in current funds at the time of
actual payment of the several instalments, to be
ascertaned by the market price of such coin in
the town OF Staunton, at the time of such pay
ments respectively.
Oct23-5t NICHO. K TROUT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

The London 'Times" recommends that mer-
cy be extended to the condemned Fenians in
Canada, in compliment to the request of Presi-
dent johnson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
nov 13-tds Rockingham Register copy.
MMTSSVONEES,S GALE IN i

u suance of decree of the Circuit Court of
Roekbridge county, pronounced on the 18th day
of September 1866, in cause therein pending in
which William FL. Bell is Plaintiff, and Martha
Gays Administrator, ct al are defendants I
shall SELL at public auction, on
Friday, the 30th day of November,
at Goshen Bridge, two tracts of land in the bill
and proceedings mentioned-one a tract of 100
ACRES, on the Big Calf Pasture River, adjoin-
ing the lands of Samuel Frazier's heirs and 9TH
ers and the other a tract of 100 ACRES, adioin-
ing the first mentioned tract. The improvements
consist of Dwelling House with outhouses
About 40 acres of the land is River Bottom of
Superior Quality.
Terms.-Cash in hand sufficient to defray the
expenses of the sale, and the residue upon cred
it of one two, three and four years. in equal in
stalments the purchaser giving bond with good
personal security and the title retained as uti-
mate security.
Sale to commence at II oclock, A. M.
w L i A ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
The Baltimore Police Difficulty.

The decision of Judge Bartol, in the case Of
the Baltimore Police Commissioners, entirely
sustains the action of Governor Swami and con.
dennis that Of Judge Bond. The whole case
was patiently examined and deliberately argued
by counsel on both sides, and after deliberate
consideration this result was reached
This decision, says the National Lntelhgeneer,
establishes beyond caviI the fact that the whole
proceeding on the part of Judge Bond in regard
to the arrest of the Commissioners and the
Sheriff was not only without warrant in law,
but revolutionary in its character, and was, in
fact, a gross and fragrant abuse of official au-
thority to subserye political partisan purposes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

Troops FOR THE Texan FRONTIER TO his
Excellency Governor acknowledgements:
/ have authority to purchase all necessary
horses to put the whole of our cavalry force in
Texas in the most efficient condition, and will
push them out to the frontier as rapidly as pos
sible.
now full regiment at Austin for service on
the nor them frontier Should its service be
required before early spring, it will be sent.
Major Forsyth is en- route for the northern
frontier, and will call on you at AUSTIN and will
visit General Heintzelman at Galveston next
week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

The Congress of the United States will as
semble on Monday week, the Sd proximo. The
public are on the qui viue to know what that
body will do.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20

AMI rOn SALE. I11 " VIII oner Tor sale
Of December nert the tract of land lying 81 miles
from Staunton, on the SOUTHEAST side of the
Port Republic road, being the land we purchased
from James Pagan, containing 1911 acres about
90 acres cleared, and the balance well timbered
The improvements are LOG HOUSE and a
we'll of good water. We will offer at the same
time and place, some Calves and one Colt
Terms will be made known ON day of SALE
Robert Gardner, who lives on the land or Will
liam Baily who lives near there.
Sale will common ,e at 10 O clock.
JACOB HIIDERRAND
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-11-20
AUCTION Sales.


The subscriber has for sale twelve nice building
LOTS, of one-fourth acre each, in the suburbs Of
the town Of Staunton Price low. Terms easy
If not sold privately before Saturday, the LIST
day of December nert, they WILL on that day. be
offered at public auction.
Plans of the above lots can be seen at the Coun-
ty Court Clerks Office, at the Auction Room
of Cushing & Co., and at the Spectator. Office,
and any further Information can be had upon APP
plication to the undersigned
ST.. +. G. ROBERTS.
of firm of Roberts, Nelson & Co.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-09-24

Persons en- hss city or Portsmouth, desiring the
DAY Book left at their homes, can have q pro
perty attended to BY haVimg their names teft at
our Co.ntino a. Room, or the Cous ting Room of
ASHTON & EMnERsoN. Aactioneers, No. 40 Crd'0-
ford street, Portsmouth.
The TaI-WEEKLY DAY Book CONT ming all mat
ters of importance in hetioo days issues. Price
So a gear.
The WEEKLY DAY Book ,oiH be malls to Country
Sabseribers at the small sun, Of ONE DOLLAR, ~
aduance. Ii aoiH contain Editorials, a tats d.
oest of Ne,os, Book Notices, and items 81 Com
mereial and Agricultural intelligence No pans
o, expense ,oai be spared in making 1t destra,
bic companion for the eountryfre side +: and
ssT as good medium of country advertising
to the community. F.z g.Itt
All Communications for the DAY Book must be
authenticated BY the names of the scriters.
this office, must be registered.
Copies Of our Weekly and Tri-W eeMyPoper can be
had at our counter, ready Wrapped for mailing.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-09-24
Gates County. N. C.-No. 8.

This county was carved out of the three
counties of HEREFORD Chowan, and Perquim-
ans. in the year 1776. General Gates, having
reached the acme of his renownn by the bril-
liant victory of Saratoga, defeating Gen
eral Burgoyiie and the British army. two
years before the new county was called after
him He was subsequently defeated, it will
be remembered, by Lord CORVALLIS at the
battle of Camden. He returned to Hilsboro' +,
was tried and acquitted, and subsequently
retired to his farm in Virginia On the north
of Gates, is the Virginia line" The little
town of Gainesville on the west side of a
branch of the Chowan river, having Branch
land to northward and eastward, Sunsbury
on the east. is tho capital of the county.
Gates is famous for its excellent hams and
"hog round"-whieh rival our Smithfed ba-
con and Virginia cured. 1t is fine region
for our friend DR.. Bagby, to visit with his
famous lecture on "Bacon and Greens"
which would be as highly appreciated there
at it was in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Gates
produces abundancies of corn, oats, wheat,
rye, WOOL cotton, fish, turpentine and lumber.
The Reddicks, Hunters, Billiards., Harrells,
Speeds Cowpers, and Stallings, are among the
prominent names in the county General
Joseph Reddck, was for twenty eight years
her Senator.