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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
The Secretary Of the Commonwealth.

The Richmond correspondent, ssShockoe,' of
the Baltimore Gazette, after saying that in the
re-assenbling OF the Virginia Legislature, on
the 81 of January, the first question of impor-
lance which will come up will be the Stay Law
reported by the judiciary Committee, says:
ssThe next most important matter will be the
elec'io of State officers, which will take plac
On he 10th of January. The list Of candidates
IS increasing at an alarming rate. For Secreta-
ry Of the Commonwe alth two candidates are an
nounced John w Herndon, Of Fredericksburg,
the brother of the able delegate from Spottsyl-
vauia, and Bolivar Christian of Augusta, who
has been in both branches of the Legislature,
and who is regarded as one of the most popular
men in the Commonwealth. His nomination
viii seriously affect tho prospects of Mr. Rid
dicn, OF Nansemond, who, prior to the announce
mcnt OF Mr. Christians name, WAS ahead OF his
competitors.' -
We do not know that Mr.. Christian is a "can-
didate so called-but if elected bya Virginia
Legislature to an Office so honor able, we pre-
sumo that he would accept. We observe that
in some papers it is suggested that ssinasmuch
as the Valley has the Speaker of the House this
Office should be given to another section," &c.
We protest that the time has passed, it is to be
hoped forever, when mere sectionalism is to
control in selecting the general officers fer Vir
ginia. Such an idea is anti-Virginian in itself
1t is the spawn of party corruption in other
quarters for distributing esthe spoils,'' is sheer
demagoguery, and unworthy to be addressed to
a Virginia Assembly. The Constitution Sufi
ciently @dis tributes such Offices sound poll
cy requires for legislative local representation,
&C., but for the general offices of the State, as
Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, &C.,
opens the widest field for selection, making the
man and not the locality, the proper test of
qualification. Nor is it the fact that s:the VAL
ley has the Speaker &C., for while it gratifies
his personal friends in the Valley to find Col.
Baldwin's high merits appreciated by the Leg
lslature in its selection of him as its Speaker,
yet the Valley, as section, would have proba-
bly, found him more useful to itself upon the
floor. And so ssthe Valley" for sectional pur-
poses, might find better use for MIR. Christian
elsewhere than as Secretary of the Common
wealth, for from our k nowledge Of that gentle
man, he is too much Virginian in feeling to old
the office under any sort of sect onalsm, or
than as Secretary of the whole Com
body and soul.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
Capt. Semmes Of the Alabama.

Capt. Senmes Of the privateer, "Alabama,"
has been arrested at Mobile by the United States
authorities. The charge against him is ssvioIa-
ting the usages Of war; in that he hoisted the
white flag in the fight off Cherb ourg, and after
wards refused to surrender himself; and, also,
in that he subsequently engaged in acts of war
against the United States.
Mr.. Semmes made formal written protest
against his arrest, stating that he was with, and
was part of General Johnston's army when the
same was SURF endered that he was paroled to
ret urn to his home, and there remain undis-
turbed by the United States authorities until
regularly exchanged; and that this arrest was a
violation Of the engagement SO entered into On
the pa 1T of the United States Governments
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
Raymond's Reply to Stevens.

The point of Raymond's argument in reply to
the Jacobinical speech of Thaddeus Stevens was,
that the rebel ord inances ofsecession were moth
ing more than so many expressions of a purpose
to 90 out of the Union, and to break up the
Government, which did not succeed, and that the
States lately in revolt are therefore still in the
Union. One point urged most conclusive,y by
Mr.. Raymond was that if secession was sue
cess, if the Southern States were really out of
the Union, and became foreign power, as Mr..
Ste VEINS claims, then their debt becomes valid,
and the United States succeeds to the privilege
of paying it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
Richmond Markets.
FINANCIAL.

FINANCIAL.
GcLD-Is active. Buying at one 145 and selling at
147.
SlLvBa-Is stp scarce. Buying at l4o and selling
at 143.
Sales Gold in New York at Az
BANK NOTES.
VIRGINIA.
Wheeling Bank 95.
Fairmont Bank %.
Corporation of Alexandria 50.
Bank of the Valley So.
Bank of Virginia IS.
Merchants Bank of Virginia s5.
Bank of the Old Dominion 40.
Bank of Commerce 40.
South Western Bank of Virginia IS.
Farmers Bank of Virginia q.
Traders Bank 80.
Bank Of Richmond "a.
Exchange Bank Of Virginia 80.
Central Bank of Virginia 25 Countersigned.
Farmers Bank of Fincastle 35.
Bank of How ardsville (countersigned) %.
Monticello Bank (countersig ned}2 5.
Bank of Scottsviile (eountersigned) 25. New issue
Is.
Bank of Charleston 90
Bank of City OF Petersburg 20.
DanvIlle Bank "a.
Bank of Winchester 40.
Bank of Rockingham SO.
Bank of Rockbridge 30.
No sale for Bank Of commonwealth, Bank Of Phil
adephia and Bank of Pttsylvana.
COMMERCIAL.
BAcoN.-Sides 2lHs22c; Shoulders l9a20 Hams
~ a 80 cents.
BUrTER--4z cents. LARD-27a28.
CANDLEs-Adamantine 27a3O cents. Tallow plaza.
Sperm per pound.
CoRN-l.Oo; Corn Meal, LIS per bushel.
CoFFEE-Rio 80 cts Java As cts per pound.
FLoUR-Superine S Il; Extra ~ Family 1850
SUGAa-Brown 14al6 cts; Coffee, a, 2Oa2l; Crush
ed and powdered 81 sa225 cents.
WHEAr-Red 2.5O; White $50 per buskel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
Mexico.

We have seen letter from Gov. Henry w. Al
len, dated at the City Of Mexico on the Bird inst.
Generals Price and Shelby, Gov. Harris and Judge
erkins were still at Cordova; General Magru-
der, Captain Maury and Gov. Reynolds of Mis-
souri,, were in the City of Mexico, in the civil
vice of the Empire. Agents were about being
sent to all the large cities in this country and Eu
rope to invite colenists.
The Governor says: ''The Empire is an ac-
complished fact. Law and order is being restored,
and the Juarez party is on its last legs. Robbers
and other evil doors will soon be cleared out
The climate here is delightful, the lands rich and
money plentiful. IN. 7. News.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
Confederate Refugees in Mexico,

lehman e. Harris, once Governor of Tonnes
see, is in Mexico. A letter from him, dated at
Cordova. November IL, and addressed to Geo.
W. Adair, of Atlanta, Georgia, is published in
the Atlanta New Era. 1t gives an account of
his own performances since his flight to Mexico
and describes the fortunes of other refugees
We make room for the following xtracts:
ssCommodore Maury has been appointed I'm
perial Commissioner of Colonization, which
makes his authority in the matter of COLOMBIA
tion second only to that of the Emperor. Gen.
Price, Judge Perkins and m Jself were appoin ted
agents Of colonization, and requisite ted TO exam
Inc the lands lying upon and near the line of
railroad, from the city of Mexico to Vera Cruz,
for the purpose of determining whether they
were suited to American colonial ii on. We are
engaged at this time in the discharge of that du-
ty.
s'The church held the property until abo ut
five years since, when it was taken by the Gov
eminent, and the Government now sells it to u
for colonization at one dollar per acre in guam
titles of six hundred and forty acres to each
head OF family, and three hundred and twenty
acres to each single man, on credit of one,
two, three, four and five years. This is the be-
ginning of the first Confederate colony in Mexi-
co. Among those who propose to settle imme-
dately are Generals Price aud Shelby, from
Missouri; Judge Perkins, of Louisiana, and N.Y.
self. The resources of this country are such as
to insure fortune to the energy and industry
that have usually characterized our people. The
wonder is that they have baen permitted to re-
main undevelop7d so long, but this is the most
indolent, lazy and worthless populatinHr-.a
earth.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

SToNEwALL JAoKsoN's WIDOW. An appeal is
made to the people of the North, th1 ough the
columns of the New York News, for contribu-
tons for the benefit Of the widow and child of
Stonewall Jackson, who are said to be living
upon an income of one hun dred and fifty dollars
per year, derived from their only property, q
small house in Lexington, which the idow has
not the means to occupy herself, and which, it
is feared, will Itself have to be old to meet de.
mand she cannot av ert. Contributions, it is
added, may be sent to the care of Rev. Dr..
Hoge, Of Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TRUE SYLLOGISMS.

1st Persons should advertise in the best adverti-
sing medium-the SPECTATOR" is the best adver-
Using medum-therefore, persons should advertise
In the SPECTATOR"
end The more custom merchant has the cheaper
he can afford to sel-the more he advertlses, the
more custom he will have-therefore the more he ad-
vertises the cheaper he can sell.
3rd Customers should buy from those who can
afford to sell cheapest-those who advertise most
literally can afford to sell Gus
toners should buy from those who advertise most
literally.
This truth is equally applicable to persons in all
kinds of business, embracing professional men. me-
chanics, artizans, tr adesmen, &c. Before buying
anything or employing any one, if he has an ad-
yertisement in the SPECTATOR"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

The New York Evening Post, which thinks
we are ssdrifting into var with France on the
Mexican question:" makes the following inte-
resting statement:
seWe have good reason to believe, that the
highest military authority in the land wished to march
t,centu thousand men across the Rio Grande, and
into Matamoras, fue months ago-not because he
want ed war, but because his military genius and
experience taught him that this was probably
the best and perhaps the only way to prevent
war. Had he been ordered to do SO, every for
eign soldier would by this time have lett Next
co, and we should not be threatened, We are,
with TO reign war;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

Genl. JOS E Johnston and Genl. She rman
met at Memphis, Tenn, on the 18th ult. Their
meeting was characterizeds by the kindness
which ever inspire the true soldiers when hos
tilities have ceased. Their previous meetingsn
North Carolina was pregnant with momentous
results. There they met as enc mics. Now they
are friends and fellow countrymen, cherishing
for each other respect and kindness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
New Advertisements.

VIRGINIA, to acit At rules held in the Clerks
y Office of the County Court of Augusta county, on
Monday, the LIST day Of January, 1866,
Joseph A. Whitmer, .:.............. Plaintiff,
Nancy B. Whtmer, Isaac Myers and Margaret his
wife, Jonathan Miller, and Adalne, his wife, John E.
WhitmeI, Fielding Whitmer, Mary E. Whitmer, An
ma e.. Whitmcr, Lavinia F. Whitmer. Mary Jane
Whitmer, W idow of Solomon Whitmer Harvey Allen,
Whitmer Netty Whitmer, Wilson " hitmer and Solo
IN CHANCERY
The object of this suit iso obtain title to so of
land, in McLan comfy State of Illinois.
1t appearing from the bill and affidavit filed there
with, that the defendants Jonathan Miller and Adaine
his wife, are not inhabitants of this Commonw and
they not having made their appearance and given secu-
rity according law it ordered that they do appear
here within month after due publication hereof, and
do what is necessary to defend their interest in this
suit and that copy of this order be posted at the front
door of the Court house of this county, the first day
Of the next term of SAID Court
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Clerk
N. K. Trout, P. @.
1'O Jonathan Miller and Alkaline, his wife you will
take notice, that, the first day of May next at
the law office of N. K Trout, in Staunton, Virginia,
will take dispositions to be read in my behalf, in cause
in the County Court of Augusta County, in SAID State
in which am Plaintiff and you and others are Defend
ants JOSEHH A. Will MrAn'
Jan 2-4w
PROSPECTUS OF THE HOME GAZETTE
On the 9th day Of January, 1866, the subscriber
will commence the publication OF a weekly family lit
erary paper called THE HON E GAZETTE, to
he issued simultaneously in Washington, D. C.. any
Richmond Virginia This Journal is to be eXciusiyed
devoted to Literature Art Science, and the deve oP
ment and gewe~. Of literary talent will be
perfectly free from partisan bias max
it emphatically indispensable visitor to every nie
circle in the land Animated by the purest tone OF mu
raty, and filled with contributions from the most DIS
tngushed writers in the country, The Home Gazette
will take rank among the best and ablest literary ourn
ais in the Union; and pains, labor expense will
be spared to make it the finest paper published IN
the land.
The Home Gazette recommended to the patrone
age of the Masonic Order by the Grand Lodge OF tim
State of Virginia at its last annual communication
the city of Richmond, the 18th of December. Con
tributions from eminent Masons solicited, and II
fou nd suitable, will be literally paid for.
Subscription price, S 3 per annum payable in adv ance
ALI communications relative to The Home Gazette
should be addressed 4. S. MORGAN,
No. b6, Louisiana avenue,
Washington City, D. G.
Papers publishing the above prospectus will be enti
tied to exchange. Jan 2-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

WILMINGTON, December 24.-In the case
of Walker and Mccoy, colored man, the
latter was sentenced by the county court to
be sold into servitude for five years for larce-
ny. Major General Crook, commanding this
diltrict, overruled the sentence on the ground
that no laws can be enforced which makes a
distinction between blacks and whites. The
statate provides merely for selling free negroes
into servitude. 1t may therefore not be en-
forced
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
STANTON
PRICES CURRENT.
Reported Weekly by Ker, Stevenson & Co
WHOLESALE. PRICES.

FLOUR-Superfne, 80. Extra, 9a Famiy.l0.5O
to Sill.
WHEAT.-$2. per bushe
PORk-$l2.00
OATS 40cts
BACON-Hams. 90 cts. Sides, % to "a cts.
Saliva. &c % ID. Marshal $50 per sack.
SUGAR Crushed, 24c. Powdered, 2sc. "a, -
21Lc-"C," 81
CANDLES.-Supply light. So to s5c.
HAY.-5O to 75c.
FLAX SEED-$2.25 to $50
BEESWAX-3O to &C.
CORN.-75cts
FISH-Mackarel, $3.50 per kit. Herring, .. toe. Is
per half barrel.
MOLASSES-$1.00
TEAS-$1 rs
LARD.-30c
NAILS.-S and Top, 1Oc. and 4p, 10.
TOBACCO-Manu factured, from 40c to 81 10:
WINES & LIQUORS Whiskey, S2s4 to bbl.-
Case, 90. Claret, $l2 Port Wine, Az Sher-
~, SIS. Barr Ale. az Brown Stout. s41a Fine
Old Cognac. $40. Bakers Whiskey, 10 years old,
$40. Cognac Brandy. SIT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

RELIEF of MBs. ssSroNEwALL" JAcKsoA.-The
citizens of Mobile last week gave an entertai in
ment at the theatre in that City for the benefit
of Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, and ssfeariDg that
the military auth critics might misund erstand
the spirit and object of the movement Colonel
F or syth, by request, addressed a note to Brig
adler C eneral De Russy {who was General Jack
sons classmate at West Point), and received a
reply characteristic of ga liant older.
The following is an extract from Gen. DeRus-
sy's reply:
ssI am directed to inform you that no objec.
ton exists on the part of the military authori-
ties to the charitable demonstration these gen.
tlemen propose to make in favor of an ind igent
lady whom they respect, especially as perfect re-
lance is placed in your assurance that ssthe OBJ
ect is not revive any feelings Of the past, but is
intended simply as measure Of relief for the
benefit of suffering lady,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

The Francisco journal announce that the ex-
pertinent of employing Chinese operatives in
factories in California has been successful
They prove very apt at learning the nature of
the work assigned them and are hired for very
small wages.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

GOLD AND OH IN MARION COUNTY, WEST
VIRGINIA.-Dr Hickman, of Colorado, has
recently discovered some of the precious met
al near the above place, and pronounces it as
good as any he saw in Colorado. He has sent
sample of it to the mint. Oil has been dis
covered recently near Mannington.-Faiirn,ont
National.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

D3y@ Capt. Jos. NJ. STEVENS is authorized to
make contracts and receipt for advertisements for
the ''Stannton Spectator"
Dg- Mr.. ]. FRANZ DAVIS is authorized to re-
ceive subscriptions fer the 'Staunton Spectator"
TO BUSINESS MEN AND ADVERTISERS.
The Spectator" furnishes one Of the BEST me
diums for advertisers in the State. 1t is one OF
the OLDEST papers in the State, having been es-
tablished near q century, and been published for
Il years under its present title, and, i'll conse
euence of its locality and large last Of substantial
patrons, has been justly recognized by business
men as the best medium, in the interior of this
State, for advertising.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

A number of eadopted citizens in New
York have drawn upa petition to the grand
jury to indict the President, Senate and Cab
met of the Fenian Republic for viO,ationg the
international law, endangering the peace of the
community and swindling.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
President Johnson.

An exchange says that President Johnson l.
still very reticent upon the subj ect of appoint
ments, He declines absolutely to appoint any
person to office upon the recommendation of a
Congressman or enator who does not support
his policy. He is fixed also in his determination
to pursue his reconstruction policy to the end.
Congress may d O as it pleases, he is determined
that, so far as in him lies, the Southern States
shall be regarded as States. He will let them
perform all their local functions, and elect.their
own rulers, and the only drawback they will
have is a want of representation in Congress. If
the pre- sent Congress does not grant them this,
President 0 hnson is that an appeal to the
people will elect representative body that will
admit the Southern Congressman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

DUBLIC SALE.-The undersigned, as Execu-
tors of Michael Coiner decd, will sell at public
(Courtday about 200 Bushels of CORN, sold in par
GELS by the bushel Buckwheat, Shoe Lea her, and
harness Leather. FRANKLIN COINER,
Jan 2-5ts DAVID COINkR, Jr,
Ex'rs of Michael Conner, decd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
JOB WOR

Having replenished our Job Office with New TYPE,
of the best styles better prepared than ever be-
fore execute all kinds of Jobs the best manner
Persons desiring CARDS, CHECKS, NoTEs, BILLS, PAM
pHLETs, Posters, or any kind of BLANKS can have
them printed at the ssSpectatcr' Office, in the finest
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

A vote was taken in Georgetown, Thursday last,
on the negro suffrage question. The whole num-
Der of votes polled was 704, of which number only
one was in favor Of negro suffrage, and he desired
10 recall his vote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

IN LUcK.-Lleut. Gen. Grant has had very
fine horse presented to him, and the people of
the North are raising by subscr Upton the hand
some sum of 81 600 to present to him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
Review of the Markets.

Jan. z, 1860.
Very little business doing, but prices firm Poit.
ical events cause temporary dullness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02

GALE OF LAND In pursuance of decree OF
~ the Circuit Court of Augusta county, made in the
cause OF Peter C. CAREERS dow against his heirs
shall proceed, the premises Saturday, the 30h
day of December, 1865, to SELL at public sale, to the
hig chest bidder, TRACT OF LAND in Augusta
county, containing about one hundred acres.
ess adjoining the lands of Martin CARRIER George Tow
herman and Others and the Port Republic road
1t has comfortable dwelling house and necessary
out houses, and 1t is desirable small farm. TERMS:
One fourth twelve months with interest from day OF
thereafter purchasers giving bonds with good
personal security and reserving the title ultimate
curity. REUBEN A. CARRIER,
Dec SIT Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
Private Sales.

GALE OF STOCK.-We have for sale 100 shares
~ of Stock in the Virginia Porcelain and Earthen-
ware Company, (par value) S 100. per share. which
we will sell privately, accommodating terms If
sold before the January Court Oath Monday we will
offer them for sale publicly.
N Jan 2-3t ECHOLS, BELL & CATLETT.
100 aERES GOOD LAND FOk SALE.
ihls lane is situated shout midway between Mt
Soon ana otriollng Springs being about three les
iOo-has on It a comfortable DWELLING and ala
necessary out buildings, good Barn, about 200 Sc
lect rrult irees-the greater portion bearing Frui-
or good Sprlngs. water in every field, streams.
running through the land. first rate site tor a.
Tannery or Dislery-naturally adapted to Grass.
10 Acres Wood Lana and Is Acres Of watered Mes,-
dow.
Persons wishing to purchase can be shown the
premises by David NJ Kyle, Esq., who resides on the
adjoining farm, OF by Il. p Eubank, at Moscow, Au-
gusta County. Va.
HERMS very accommodating. and the money will
De taken ID currency. as it may fall due
Aug ss-f RI RUBAgg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-02
Auction Sales.

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-In obedience to a
Decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county
dered at the last term, in the case of
E. L. Brewer, guardian, &C..
against
Daniel Landes and hers.
shall on Tues day. the 23d day of January, proceed
to sell, to the highest bidder, the FARM of which
braham Landes died selzed situated Naked Creek.
Augusta county, adjoining the lands of Geo. Seawrght
and others cona lining 2l3f Aces This land is of an
average qua ity with the lands in the neghborhood is
well improved. with two dwelling houses, good barn,
and is well watered, with about 40 in timber.
If not sold the sale above advertised it will be
RENTED on that day to the highest bidder. Persons
are invited call and this desirable property be-
fore the day Of sale or renting.
TERMS so much in hand as will pay the chsrges
and expenses of the SALE the balance upon credit OF
one two and three years, payable in gold its equiv
alent bonds with good security require from the pur
chasers and the title retained until the purchase money
is paid ENUCH l.. BhOWER,
Jan 2-3ts* Commi ssiOner.