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Brave Men and towards.

1t has been manifest ever since the war that
the soldiers of the North who bravely met our
Southern soldiers in the field of deadly conflict
have exhibited less hostility to the South than
those white-live wretches who staid securely
at home and ''snufed the battle ofar of" This
is not to be wondered at, for the brave are al
ways generous, and towards nearly always ma
lignant. The brave will never strike the
fallen-cowards will strike none other.
Another reason is, that the soldiers in the
North enlisted and fought for the preservation
of the Union, and are consequently the friends
of restoration, and the opponents of the policy
of the Radicals which would prevent the resto-
ration of the Union, and trample ruthlessly up
on the rights of the people.
In the language of the Richmond Times,
they fought to restore the Union, and seven
teen months after they obtained the victory
after the last Confederate banner was lowered,
they find that the Union is not restored; and
they are at no difficulty in placing the RESPONSE
| bility upon the right shoulders. These consid
erations explain why it is that the soldiers and
sailors are rallying so enthusiastically round the
President and the new party. They find them
selves stultifed by the doctrines and acts O.
Radicalism, and in the stubborn fact of contin
ased dasunaoa they see the failure of the aoar a'ao
recognize the triumph of secession
1t is being fully recognized by the thinking
men of the North that if the political organiza
ton of the country be not restored upon thu
basis OF conservatism, they will have, perhaps
In their own section one of the bloodiest civi
wars this continent has ever witnessed. TIL,
sober, common sense Of the Northern people
irrespective Of party, will more and more smut
the dangers of Radical victory, and will surel!
shrink from plunging this land in all the mul
| tiplied terrors Of another civil war"
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We would request such of our subscribers as
have neighbors who do not take the Spectator
to show this number to them, and to suggest to
them the propriety of subscribing at once. Tel
those who have been borrowing your copies that
it is time they were themselves subscribers.
The Spectator is worth much more than the
subscription price, and to such as do not think
so at the end of the year, we will refund the
money paid for it. Subscriptions can COM
mence at any time in the year. As soon as the
money is received, the names are entered upon
our books, the proper credit given, and the pa
pers at once sent to the subscribers. Don't put
off till tomorrow what should be done to-day,
but subscribe at once. Have your address
plainly written including name, post office, and
county-and dom neglect to enclose the money.
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Restoration of J. J. Combs.

Mr. j. j. Combs, whose name was put at
the head Of the list calling the Convention
which assembled in Philadelphia on the 3rd
inst, has written letter resgning his mem
bership of the Committee from the District Of
Columbia He has belonged to the Republican
party ever since it's organization in 1856, but
he finds that the party has repudiated and gone
astray from the principles upon which it was
founded and which it protested during the ex-
istence of the war. He says: "a reputation
of the principles upon which the party pro-
fessed to act throughout the war seems now to
be made a test Of fidelity to the party"
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NOR SALE.-A MOST VALUALE AND
IL ATTRACTIVE RESIDENCE, IN

ATTRACTIVE RESIDENCE, IN
STAUNTON, VA.
By authority of the last will of the late Judge Luz
cas- P. Thompson decd, the undersigned, his ex-
FR1D4Y, the 18th day Of October, 1866
offer for sale, near the premises in the town of
Staunton, Va, "FAIRY HILL" the late resi-
dence of their testator.
This property is located on one of the most con-
spcuous and beautiful hills in the town of Staun-
ton, occupying the top and a large portion of the
Southeastern slope of the hill. The LOT con-
sists of THREE ACRES and eleven poles of fer
tile SOIL and from its variety of surface and ex-
posure, is readily susceptible of the highest degree
of improvement and ornamentation
THE MANSION HOUSE is an unusually
spacious and handsome building and has attached
to it all the necessary out-buldings including sta
bling, carriage-house and ice-house.
The property will be sold either whole or
in three four parcels; in which latter case the
Mansion House Lot will contain acre, three
roods and ten poles, and all of the improvements
of value; and the other parcels will afford most
excellent building lots.
The occasion of this SALE therefore offers one of
very few opportunities for securing delightful
home in the heart of the great Valley of Virginia
and in a town already noted for the excellence of
its society, and its business thrift, and whose flu
ture is full of promise of even better things.
rs Terms made known on day of sale, or by
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, ! Exec
JOHN N. HENDREN. utors
10 The Richmond Wing copy times in daily
once a week, and times in Semi Weekly once
week, and send bill to this office
sent 1-ft
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auction Sales.

RELlEVE ME.-Beeause of sore family af-
A. HnnseSn, am compelled to quit all attempt
Septeua5er Eth fsI shall, therefore, on Friday,
nings Gap, Augusta county nn tSesldence, near Jen-
sistng of several little tracts, amouiaHiand' con
about Four Hundred and Fifty Acres III 70
for sale by way of public auction to the highest
bidder. If the lands are sold, shall also offer
for sale, on the same day. and at the same place
a variety of PERSONAL PROPERTY, con-
sisting of a few good horses, some excellent cat
tie, amongst them'four fresh mich cows sheep
hogs farming utensils, wagons, a small lot of
wheat, several hundred bushels of oats, wheat
and oats unthreshed.
Terms made known as to the land at any time
by application to the undersigned, and | would
say furthermore that the live stock may be sold
to any gentlemen wishing to purchase the same
before the day of SALE if the price can be agreed
on, but not earlier than the Goth of August:
Because ola certain report that L have heard
of-the consequence of ignorance, IT nothing
more, take occasion to say that the title to the
land proposed to be sold is indisputable, as any
person interested in knowing may easily find out
by reference to Judge Hugh w. Shelley, who
arranged and prepared several deeds involving
the Title to some of said lands, many years since
in conformity with the decision of the Court of
Appeals of Va, in the case of ''Shepperson VS..
Shepperson and others" Grat: sol:
In the event / shall be unable to sell the Lands
they will then be rented or leased to a suitable
party.
Terms made known in full [if no sale of prop
erty before] on the day of sale. Parties wishing
a snug home and for a small sum may be suited.
Such are invited to examine the property.
REUBEN ID. HILL,
One mile East of Jennings Gap.
n. BIZ the property is sold before Sept. It'll,
notice of same will be given. R. ID. III.
P. S.-The lands referred to above, if not sold,
will, on proper application, be exchanged for
land suitably located, &c, in either one of the
counties, namely: Highland, Va, Pendleton or
Grant, w. Va. aug 28-2t r. D. II.
POSTPONEMENT.
In consequence of unavoidable circumstances
the sale of the above property is postponed to
TUESDAY, SEPT. the 18th.
sept 4-tds r. d. HILL.
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"Let Justice be DO7ae."
TUyO SUFFERERS AND SYMPATHI-

i ZERs.-I have begun the compilation of
two Books: one, Outrages perpetrated on persons
as Confederates, or Confederate sympathizers
within the limits of Virginia and West Virginia
during the late struggle for Independence; the
other, Wrongs inflicted upon, and sufferings en-
dured by Southerners in Federal Prisons.
In the narratives that may be sent me- want
dates, Names localities sc. AS my object is to
deal mpartially, desire that all instances ms Of
States Government or individuals, be specified.
AS former member of the Il e, Press, feel that
may, with propriety ask all Editors who approve
the enterprise, to give this or more insertions,
with comments; and, as a Southern Soldier, who
was on active duty in the field from the beginning
to the close of the war; with the exception of II
months spent in a Federal PRISON. I confidently
appeal for Material to every man who was true
to the 'Lost Cause" and who may have it in his
power to furnish the same.
My object is not to stir up the elements of bit
terness between sections, but to present, for our
own vindcation, candid and dispassionate state
ment of Facts-aoeU authenticated Facts. Simple
justice requires that this should be done. Here
tofore we have had er parte history; it is high
time we were heard B. III. JONES.
LEWIsBURG, w. VA.
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Very Poor Imitation.

The Richmond Times says that every sue
cessful movement upon the chess board of pol
itics which is made by the Conservative party
is at once initiated by the Radicals Thus g
Convention of Conservative statesmen at Phil
adelphia is followed by gathering Of black and
white Radical revoutionists, hybrids and mon
grels at the same place. The fighting generals
of the Union armies call Convention at Cleve
land, and straightway Butler and Schenck try
their hands at Pttsburg The President sup
ported, on the right and left by Grant and Far
ragut, having commenced most successful
tour, we think that Thaddeus Stevens, accom-
panied by Forney and Inquisitor Miles, should
at once start upon an opposition excursion.
We think such an exhibition of Gorillas, with
Barnum in charge of the mammals" would
almost liquidate the national debt in couple q
months.
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The Lee Endowment Fund.

The Rev. S. D. Stuart has visited this coun-
try, says the London Record, on mission from
Virginia, to solicit aid for the endowment Of
Washington College, of which the celebrated
Confederate General Lee has become the Presi-
dent since the conclusion of the war.
Various eminent men of various opposite
sentiments, including Mr.. Beresford Hope and
Mr.. Samuel Morley, Lord Shaftesbury and Mr..
Mofatt, NJ. P, have expressed their willingness
to do honor to General Lee, of whom LORD
Shaftesbury writes-that he seemed to be {
model for military command, and I am sure
that for humanity and christian principle he i;
model to all men" and adds-''the North,
know, feel as proud as the South of this grea
citizen of the United States and every English
man will endorse their sentiments y
john H. GILMER, State Senator from Rich
mcpd city, haAtendered his resignation.
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Judge Abel of New Orleans.

Judge Abel has written letter to General
Sheridan, through the New Orleans newspa-
pers, in which he says that he firmly believes
that not drop Of blood would have been shed
had the military been half as earnest as he was
in opposing the attempted usurpation. He
adds, that since the establishment of civil
authority in Louisiana the status Of northern
men has been one of perfect safety; and he
tells General Sheridan that if he thinks his as
sertion is correct, he may rejoice in it, but
among good men his thoughts will not add to
his reputation
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auction Sales.
COMMISSIONERS. SAIEOE LAND


O-By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta county, entered at the July term, 1866,
in the cases of Pitman Allison, and Pitman Us.
Krebs, the undersigned, commissioners of sale,
will proceed upon the premises, on
Saturday. the 1871 day Of October,
to SELL to the highest bidder, at public auction,
tract Of land in these bills and proceedings men
toned, containing One Hundred and Twenty five
Acres This land lies upon the Valley Turnpike,
two miles South of Greenville adjoining the lands
of James B. Smith, Finley's heirs N. M. Hit,
and others. The farm is in good state of cult
walton, has upon it comfortable improvements,
and consists Of fair proportion of cleared and
timbered land, Mr.. Brownlee lives upon the
farm and will show it to parties wishing to pur-
chase good small farm.
TERMS OF SALE.-So much cash in hand as will
pay the costs of the suits and of sae and the resi-
due upon credits of l, 2 and years. in equal pay
ments, with interest from date Bonds with ap-
proved security will be required of the purchaser
and the title retained as ultimate security.
Sale to commence at II o'clock
} L. n. B BREh. 'H.' com'rs.
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vIvOWN PROPERTY FOR sALE.-A

Il Rare Chance for Man with Small Capital.
Being DESTROYS of removing to Washington, Twill,
on Saturday, the 10th of September next, at four
o'clock, ?; NJ, on the premises offer at public
Va. Hotel, on the street leading to the Insane
Asylum, better known as the ''Snapp Property"
The Lot is large, containing One Rood and if
teen Poles and is susceptible of great improve
ment with little expense.
The House is a comfortable frame building con-
tanning i've rooms, one of which occupy at pres
ent as a Store-Room, which pays well for amount
of capital invested. Attached to the house is
comfortable kitchen. Altogether this is desira-
BILE home for any one Wishing to engage in the
Grocery and Produce business, or as a private
residence.
TERMS OF SALE are, one-third cash re-
malnder in equal instalments at one two. three
and four years from sale bearing interest secured
by bond, and retention of title until the whole of
the purchase money has been paid the several
lnstalments to be paid in gold coin Of the United
States, or the equivalent thereof in current funds
to be ascertained by the market price of such coin
IN the town OF Staunton at the time of actual pay
ment of the several instruments Title to the prop
erty warranted perfect. For further information
apply to DANIEL III. WHISMAN
sept pts
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The New York Times (Republican) says:
'0rhe Southern delegates in Philadelphia
actually represent nobody in the South but
themselves. They seek only their own wishes,
their own claims, their own sentiments and
their own ambition. They do not seek the
welfare of the South they seek only their
own elevation to supreme authority over the
Southern States, and that the National Gov
eminent will maintain them in it by military
power.
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For Sale PrIUOteZu.


w desirable residence in the town of Staun-
ton, with SEVEN acres of ground attached.
The improvements consist of a frame cottage
containing eight rooms kitchen containing two
rooms stable, corn-crib, smoke-house, &c.
There are about 100 fruit trees on the lot fine
garden with grapes, &c good pasture lot and
from 80 to 100 large oak and walnut shade trees
in the yard.
The property is situated on the suburbs of the
town and IS supplied with water by hydrants in
the yard from the town pipes.
This is most desirable residence and the land
can be divided and sold in lots if desired
~ A great bargain is offered.
Sen11-4t ECHOLS. BELL & CATLETT.
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M2LSic1Z -E31tertNi2122a e2lt.
CONCERTS.

y Two sacred concerts will be given in the
Methodist Church, Staunton, Va, on
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS,
September 10th and 2lst, by the Choir, assisted by
The programme will consist of a selection of
SOLOS, DUETS, QUARTETTES
AND CHORUSSES
from the best authors. Proceeds to be applied to
the Church. Tickets SO Gents. To commence at
u O clock Sep 11-2t-Vin & Vir copy
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Il NRAZTNW LAND FUR SALE.-Ine
VI lands lying in Augusta county, and those in
lroquois, Illinois, and in Cerro Gordo, Iowa, ad-
vertised short time since by the subscriber, not
being sold as yet, are still in the market.
In addition to these lands, the subscriber now
offers for sale 1900 acres of rstrate land for gra-
zing purposes in Pocahontas county, West Vir-
the Big Spring, one mile from Martins Bottom
and Huntersville Turnpike. There are 200 acres
in grass with good log dwelling fruit trees, &c.
1t has plenty Of water and good site for mill.
This land is well worthy the attention of grazers
from the Valley. Address
sept lin j. BECK,
Deerfeld. AUGUSTA county. Va
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StOLe72.

HORSE STOLEN.-On Saturday night,
III the 9Th instant there was stolen from the
subscriber BAY MARE, of the following de-
scription "A dark bay or brown, five years old,
a sore upon the withers and one upon the back
made by saddle about Is hands high, walks ana
trots well.
"A liberal reward will be given for her recovery
or information that will lead to her recovery 6
Address PETER ECHAkD
sep ll-2ts@ Mt. Sidney, Augusta co.. Y a.
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GRAIN FOR SALE.-The undersigned, ex-
VI ecutors Of Michael Coiner, decd, will sell,
on THURSDAY, the 10Th of September, quaint
ties of Wheat Oats, and Leather on the Brook S
and Peck's places-being the day on which those
places will be sold.
FRANKLIN COINER.
DAVID COINER,
Executors of Michael Coiner, decd.
Sant 11-OtC
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Richmond Advertisements.
ballard HOUSE.
Il RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

T 31ns z E; B BAIIARD Proprietors.
The undersigned take pleasure In announcing g "
the travelling public Gas we'll as to city Doarders,
that they havereturned to their old business again
and from this day they are ready to cater to the
taste and comfort of all who may favor them with
their patronage.
They have purchased all the furniture in the
establishment, all of which is Of the very best
quality and selected with great care from the best
furnishing houses in New York within the last
twelve months and much of which, has never
been unpacked; indeed, the hotel is furnished in
the most superb style.
The BALLARD HOUSE is new, and contains
one hundred and twenty pleasant and well-ven-
tllated lodging-rooms, all of which have CRATES.
The parlors and public rooms are large and con-
venient; the building is commanding and ac-
knowledged to be one of the bestever constructed
in the Southern States and all together offers ad-
yantages rarely to be met with in public hotel.
Our table shall always be generously supplied
with the best the market affords, and with the
delcacies of the season, and the choicest of wine.
The DARKROOM is an elegant one, and shall
be furnished with the best of liquors. etc
We pledge our undivided attention to the bus
mess, and expect from our old friends, ladies and
gentlemen Of Virginia and the whole country,
their support, and hope to receive a liberal share
of the public patronage.
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Virginia Delegation in Philadelphia.

Those who may wish to see the position
taken by the delegates from Virginia in the
Radical Convention which met in Philadelphia
on the 3rd inst, will be interested in the follow
ing extracts fom the New York Tribune.
THE VIRGINIA DELEGATION.
1ne Virginia delegation met this evening at
clock; sxty-three members present.
Nominations were made for member on the
Committee Of Resolutions in the Convention
tomorrow.
Lysander Hill of Alexandria, DIR. Bond of
Loudoun, and W. r. Smith were named.
Mr.. Hill was chosen, and instructed by vote
OF fifty-eight to five to insist upon the insertion
OF negro suffrage resolution In the platform.
Mr. Bolts, who was understood to be per-
manent vice president, was noticed by a resol--
utlon OF the meeting to represent the wishes OF
the loyal Vrginians to be for impartial suffrage.
The meeting adjourned at late hour with
much enthusiasm.-Neao York Tribune.
An interesting incident in connection with
the choosing of representative in the Organl-
zation Committee occurred with the Virginia
delegation. When this committee were being
named, the Virginia delegates manifested great
uneaslness, and their chairman, Mr. Wardwel!,
stepped on settee and announced the noml-
| nations of three andidates-George Rye OF
Woodstock, B. Decourdy of Norfolk, James
Whitehurst and Lewis Mckenzie of Alexandria.
During the ballot the announcement was made
| that Rye was universal suffrage man, which
| caused little commotion among the neighbor-
ing delegations. The first ballot stood: Rye,
81; Decourdy, So Mckenzie, Is; Whitehurst,
l. The delegation then adjourned to room
under the stage, where, after some little discus
sion, in which Mr.. Bolts expressed hope that
the delegates would express their preference
freely, and then approved the call for vivo voct
vote; whereupon a second ballot was taken,
and Mr.. Rye received 73; Mckenzie, Bolts
candidate, IA scattering, 7.
| The selection was then made unanimous to try
his case. This action of the Virginia delega-
ton, with the choice of Radical Wardwell, Of
Richmond, bespeaks their going unanimously
for universal suffrage. ibid
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