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Termination of the War.

About year ago, when the Southern armies
surrendered, when the Confederate Government
like glorious vision enchantment, dissolved
into air, thin air, the people Of the South fatt
tered themselves that the war was over, but it
was not, as the Government of the United
States considered the war to exist constructive
~, ifnot actually, till the End of the present
month, the date Of the President proclamation
declaring the war to be 1T an end This is
called a proclamation Of peace. We think it is
the Inauguration Of war through peace proc
lamation It is a proclamation Of peace so far
as the people of the South are concerned, but
will prove the Inauguration Of political warfare
in the North between the opponents and friends
of the President policy Of restoration. In the
language Of a contemporary, if the Radicals
snow refuse to recognize the fact that the war
is at an end; that, according to the legal under
standing Of the contest, it has been brought to
a close, and that that close, in itself, operated
the restoration of the States to their Federal re-
lations, then the issue is made up and defined
with clearness that admits Of no mistake on
the part Of the people.
That issue is nothing more nor less than the
existence of Republican institutions. The ques-
ton is clearly presented, and there can be no
error, either in the statement Of the preposi-
ton, or the magnitude of the question
OF the results likely to follow from this col
lision between the executive authority and the
Radical majority, We have nothing to say in the
shape Of prediction; but we have distinct
opinion to advance as to our policy.
We should, as people, wait the issue content
with the manly expression of our sympathy
with any policy looking to a restoration Of Re
publican liberty.
Let those whose financial interests and ma
terial prosperity at the North are directly and
Immediately involved, consider and act upon the
great questions now before them
It interests them more even than it does US.
We have been desolated by war, and our entire
financial system destroyed. They have enjoyed
success and prospered Let them consider the
value Of stability in government; security In
finance; enlargement of trade; restoration OF
peace; economy of government, and the thou
sand other questions which are involved in the
issue now pending
Let us wait IF the North will pull down
the temple, our owl crowns can stand the crack
ing as WELL or better than theirs.
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Duty Of the Southern Press.

Now that the proclamation of the President
has swept away the evils ofnartial law, military
tribunals and the suspension Of the writ Of ha-
Jeas corpus, and restored US to freedom again,
it is probable that those Presses which have
hitherto feared to express their sentiments with
any degree of independence, may now go to the
opposite extreme and express themselves with
undue and unnecessary violence.
In our view, it becomes the Press of the
South, now more than heretofore, to exercise
wisdom and prudence. They should be indie
pendent, as it was their duty to be before, but
they should temper independence with discre-
ton, and zeal with moderation. In the Ian
guage of the Lynchburg Daily Neaos, the utter
ances of the Southern Press twill be watched
by the Radicals of the North with the most jeal
Gus care, and the pages of our journals scanned
with the most rigid scrutiny. Each intempe
rate expression of sectional intolerance, every
imprudent declaration, or injudicious and VIC
lent invective, will be seized with avidity, and
used not only to infame the passions of the
Radicals against the South, but to enable them
to crush the President, and drive from his sup
port all those Conservatives who desire to rally
around his administration, but may be deferred
from sustaining him, if his enemies can show
that his policy of Cancellation towards the South
has failed, and that instead of securing their
confidence, and commanding their trust, he has
only given them license again to promulgate
such views as will inevitably tend to embitter
still more the animosities already existing. BY
magnanimity, by justice, by iberality and by
kindness, the affections and good will of the peo-
pie of the South might soon have been secured );
but the dominant party Of the Northern States
preferred to try a different policy, and by per
sistent course Of prescription, abuse, imprison-
ment and plundering, think to crash the spirit
of the people, and compel them to accept such
terms only as they may deem it proper to die
tate. The President is now, and has for some
time been, fighting our battles for US; let us
then strengthen his hands by the exhibition of
prudence, forbearance and wisdom, and let our
Journals be guided in their course, rather by the
aspirations Of the patriot, than the intolerant
passions Of the partizan.'
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The President.

Regarding the war as contest waged for the
maintenance of the Union, and not for the sake
of comforting especial privileges upon the negro,
President johnson acted in accordance with his
honest convictions No sooner had he laid
down his policy for the speedy restoration OF the
seeded States to the Union than he was bitter
ly assailed by two classes of men in the party
which had elected him. That some of the lead
ing fanatics are honest in their efforts toelevate
the negro to an equality with the white race we
believe, but the mass Of those who oppose the
policy of the President are Influenced by selfish
motives. Over and again they have given ex-
preston to the real cause Of their alarm. They
see in a restored Union the extinction of their
rule Thaddeus Stevens never makes speech
without giving expression to this idea. With
them party is the first great consideration, be-
fore country itself -Laacastcr( pa Mtelligea-
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10 /! the Poor Nero.

What is to become Of the negro? This is a
question which now addresses itself to the minds
of all rejecting men. Shall he remain here
where he will be brought into ruinous competi-
ton with a superior race, or shall he seek a
home elsewhere? IF he remain here, poverty,
wretchedness and ultimate extinction viii be
his sad fate. IF it were not that we have the
kindest feelings for the negroes, we should like
to see them move en- n1aSSe into the Northern
States, that they might test the protested friend
ship Of the Northern people for them. Weare
satisfied that the best friends of the negroes are
the people Of the South, who, with few excep-
tons, have for them none other than kind feel
ings. The Southern people do not blame the
negroes for anything which has occurred. Their
emancipation, which we believe to be a curse
instead of blessing to them, was effected with
out any agency of theirs. They, as a mass, act
ed well and faithfully during the war, and have
comported themselves remarkably well since the
war. No blame attaches to them, and this the
Southern people appreciate and acknowledge,
and hence attach no culpability to the negro
If the negroes are to be considered the aoords
Of the Government, and this guardianship is to
continue for an indefinite time, we think that
they should be distributed among the several
States Of the Union, North and South, in pro-
portion to the population of the several States
In this way, the blessing would be equitably dis
tributed, and none could complain that they
were denied their just share Of it.
But as we know, notwithstanding their loud
professions Of friendship, that the people of the
Northern States do not desire the negroes to be-
come residents of their States, and would treat
them worse than the Southern people ever did,
or ever will do, we must decide whether it is
better for them to remain in the Southern States
in unequal and ruinous competition with the
whites, or to seek a home in some favorite cline
where they can live to themselves and for them
selves alone IF the latter could be, it should
be done We confess that we fear the emanci-
patton of the negro heralds the doom of his race
Are they willing to be colonized and can colo
nization be rendered practicable? We will re-
cur to this subject in future.
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Culture Of Grapes.

In our issue of week before last, March 9th,
We urged upon our readers the Importance Of
engaging in the culture of grapes, and stated
that a single acre in Pittsylvania county yielded
5000, and that from $400 to $500 per acre might
be relied on. That we may assure our readers
that these statements are not exaggerations, we
will show the proftableness of this culture in
the new State of Kansas We take the follow
ing from the Kansas Neao Era, published at
Lecompton, Kansas:
rs grape culture profitable? Yes, and there
is no business that will better pay the tiller of
the soil. An acre of three year old vines, where
location, planting, and training has been proper
~ looked after, is worth from one thousand to
fifteen hundred dollars
This IS the testimony Of every intelligent vine
grower in Kansas, Missouri and Iowa. The
hermann vine yards, according to Hon. George
Husmann, yield as a common profit from eight
hundred to a thousand dollars per acre. From
the Lawrence Tribune we clip the following:
"Hon. George Husmann of Hermann, fur
nishes statement Of profit in two acres of
grapes. From 500 Concord vines he got I,O3O
gallons Of wine, which, at 49, so per gallon,
brought 81, 575. From 200 vines of Nortons,
1900 gallons, at $E$5, 200 From 100 Herbe-
mont vines, l25 gallons, at $3-$375. From
$50 Delaware vines, 40 gallons, at $6-$24O-
Amounts received on other vines, 1857. 20
Total, S,757.20. Interest on capital, labor,
and cost, &C., $1,000, leaving So, 757 20 for net
product, Or $3,87S.60 per acre. In addition,
he sold $500 worth of cuttings, making the
total profit $l3, 427.2O. The vines were planted
at a cost of only $25 per acre.
Doubtless this was from vineyard which
was seven or eight, and possibly ten years of
age. But what other enterprise offers to every
man such remuneration? We have no hest
fancy In saying none.
We urge upon our readers not to hesitate, but
to enter at once upon this profitable culture
Now is the time to begin. The vines should be
set out during this month. A few weeks lost
now involves the loss of whole year. If you
purpose going into this profitable branch of bus,
mess. act promptly, stand not upon the order
Of your going, but go at once
Messrs. Hanger and Hoover, of Churchville,
seeing the wisdom of our suggestion in reference
to the manufacture of brooms, did not hesitate
and ponder and doubt, but determined at once
to prepare to engage in the business. This is
the spirit which heralds success. Those who
fail to act upon our suggestion in reference to
the culture of grapes will live to regret it. All
our hills should be vine-clad, and our people,
blessed with prosperity, would then be able to
repose under their own vine with none to modest
or make them afraid. eb
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Revivals in Virginia.

We learn, from excellent authority, that in the
towns of Woodstock, Winchester, Martinsburg,
and Charlstown, there have recently been not
less than two hundred conversions. five add
to these the fruits of the delightful protracted
meetings lately held in the churches of Union
and Mount Pleasant, in Monroe county, and
Lewisburg, Greenbrier county, we are persuaded
that the aggregate, in these seven places will
not fail short of five hundred conversions Such
facts are indeed refreshing and should greatly
awaken the people of God, in all our congre-
cations, to earnest and importunate prayer for
similar blessings. Central Presbyterian
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resolution of Mr.. Christian, in a forcible, prac-
teal and eloquent speech.
= Col M @. Hartman concurred in the able and
eloquent remarks of Gen. Echols and appealed
to every farmer and business man in the Valley
to subscribe to the capital stock to the extent Of
his ability.
The vote was then taken on the report of
the committee, and the amendment, and both
were unanimously adopted.
Col A. S. Gray, in the chair. Onmotion of
Mr. Word, of Botetourt, committee of two
was appointed by the chairman, consisting of
j. B. Baldwin, with request from the Con-
vention that he appear and address them.
Mr.. Stuart again addressed the Convention
in spirited and well conceived speech.
Colonel Baldwin made his appearance, and
delivered brief address, replete with sound,
practical sense, and earnest appeal
Messrs. j. B. Dornan and Coleman Yellott,
of Rockbridge, having been called upon respec-
lively by the Convention, delivered brief and
appropriate speeches, which were received with
evidences of qualification by the audience.
AT this point, Col. Harman announced to the
chair, that more than enough Of stock had been
subscribed to comply with the requirements OF
the Charter, before the organization of COM
pany could be effected and on his motion, the
Convention adjourned with request from the
President, that the Stockholders meet in the
Court House, at O. clock, ?. NJ, to elect a
President and Directors.
JOHN 7. ANDERSON,
a n n. e a1tl Jr., Secretaries i'ss'uSn'
S. III. LETCHER,
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BOARD OF VISITORS. The Governor has ap-
pointed the following gentlemen members of the
Board of Visitors of the Virginia Military In
stitute for the current year:
Tldeaoater. Hon. William III. Macfarland,
Colonel George W. Boiling.
Piedmont. illiam L. Owen, Esq, Of Hall
fax; H. Turner, Esq, of Rappahannock
TaUeg-Richard FL. Catlett, Esq, Colonel
NJ G. Hartman.
Trans ANegaany. Hon w R. Staples, Of
Montgomery Colonel A c. Cummings, Of
Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-04-10

THE SOUTHERN RELIEF FAIR, in Baltimore,
is daily and nightly crowded with thousands,
and it promises to be, in the current phrase, one
of the greatest successes Of the times
Numbers of strangers, from all portions of the
country, are now in Baltimore, attending the
Fair. The subscriptions, donations, &C., are
numerous, and the estimated amount Of the ex-
pected proceeds is very large. This is one of
the noblest exhibitions Of charity and good will
ever shown
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EesSing of Stockholders of Valley r. R

Messing Of Stockholders Of Valley R. R.
The Stockholders met at 5 O'Clock, 2. M.
Gen. Echols explained the object Of the meet
ing to be the election Of a President and Direc-
tors, and the organization of the Valley Rail
road Company. On his motion, Col. John [.
Anderson, of Botetourt, was called to the chair,
and s. NJ. Yost, Of Rockingham, chosen Secre-
tary
Gen. Echols, after paying just and merited
compliment to the great energy and financial
ability of the nominee, placed in nomination
COL NJ. G. Hartman, of Augusta, as a suitable
person for President of the Company. No 9th
er person being in nomination, and the vote be-
ing taken U5Ud voce Col. III. was unanimously
elected President Of the Valley Railroad Com
pany.
On motion of Judge Shelley, the number Of
Directors was enlared to eleven.
Mr.. McCue, of Botetourt, nominated Edmond
Pendleton, of Botetourt, as one of the Directors,
who was unanimously elected.
Mr.. Letcher, nominated ID. 4. G.. Brady, OF
Rockbridge, as one of the Directors, who was
unanimously elected.
Col. Gray nominated NJ. Harvey Efhnger
who was unanimously elected.
n. X. Trout, of Augusta, nominated Dr. j.
B. Strayer, of Shenandoah, who was unani-
mously elected.
S. NJ Yost, nominated DR.. S. A. Cohman,
OF Rockingham, who was unanimously elected.
John Echols, Bolivar Christian, VIM Allan,
and John 3. Baldwin, were nominated respec-
lively by Col. A. W. Hartman, Judge IT. w.
Shelley, Maj j. A. Hartman, and Capt Chas.
Grattan, and unanimously elected.
Col Pendleton nominated W. q. NJ. Word
of Botetourt, who was unanimously elected.
Mr.. Letcher nominated James T. Patton, Of
Rockbridge, who was unanimously elected.
Judge Shelley moved that the proceedings Of
the Convention and the meeting Of Stockhold
ers be published in the newspapers Of the Val
ley, and that the papers Of the State generally
be requested to copy them.
On motion the meeting adjourned
J. 7. ANDERSON, President
8. NJ YosT. Secretary.
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The General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South commenced its session
in New Orleans, on the 4th inst The atten-
dance of representatives from the States large,
and includes some of the oldest patriarchs
known in the denomination, as we'll as its most
influential preachers
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Passage Of the Civil Rights Bill.

A telegraphic despatch, dated Washington,
April 9Th, says that after a lengthy debate to-
day. the Senate passed the civil rights bill, over
the Presidents veto, by vote Of 80 to Is.
Mr. Dixon was absent, and Mr. Lane Of Kan
sas voted to sustain the veto
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Thad. Stevens said, during the last Congress
that-'This Union never shall, with my con-
sent, be restored under the Constitution as it
is" That is what Thad Stevens, Sumner,
Kelly, Broomall, and all Black Republicans who
support them, are now driving at. +. yf
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Fish.
FARMERS.

FEVO FARMERS.
FISH! FISHti-
Having made arrangements with responsible par
ties dealing largely in Fish, direct from the wa
ter, we prepared to receive orders from Farm
ers and parties employing large numbers of
hands, for Fish, at slight advance above cost and
carriage, packed either in Hogsheads or Barrels.
Call early and leave orders.
KER STEVENSON s. CO.,
April 3-tf Burwell Building.
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Commissioners Notice.
ygyO THE CREDITORS

Il OF WILLIAM KINNEY, Dec d.
In pursuance of an order entered at the Novem-
Der term, 1864 Of the Circuit Court of Augusta
mnsfrator of william VIII Kinney SG deed ss Wm
Kinney's distributes, the undersigned Commits
sioner will proceed, at his office, in the town OF
Staunton, on Tuesday, the LIST day of May, 1866,
ito take an account of the debts due from said
VIM. Kinney decd, to all persons whatsoever at
the time of his DEATH and ascertain, state and set
tie the same with their priorites,' &c. All per-
decd, will therefore present them, properly au-
thenticated, on or before the day mentioned
JOS. a. WADDELL,
April 3--4w Commissioner
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UHE LAST CALL.-Al

TUyHE LAST CALL.-All those indebted
to the undersigned, for goods or otherwise,
please call at his old stand and settle, before the
18th instant. After that date, all claims will be
according to law. $. II. HILB
: April 10 lS66--tf
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4 pMINEsTRATOR's sALE@PUB-

DMINESTRATOR'S SALE.-PUB-
18th day of April next, at the late residence of
Samuel Orebaugh, decd, the following personal
property to wit One mare. colt, cow, heifsr
two years old, lot Of sheep, l wheat fan, one
three horse wagon with body, sheet and bows
(complete), one buggy and harness, wagon har-
ness plows, harrows, &c. one set blacksmith
tools, household and kitchen furniture, one loom
and tackle one large iron kettle, several beds
and bedding for same cooking stove and tx
lures and other articles not necessary to mention
"a Terms accommodating and made known
on day Of sale.
SAMUEL PAUL, Shift and as
such Admir-. of Samuel Orebaugh, decd
March 27-3t* p.
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OUcHI-SU GO OU., hUCCIUIbbfS
A SMALL DESIRABLE FARM FOR

heirs of David Sterrett, deceased will SELL at pub
lie auction, on Friday the Goth day of April. tho
farm at Hebron church. upon which the deceased
resided. 1t contains about 100 acres, most OF
The Central r. Road runs along one side of ths
farm. The land is good There are upon tbs
premises, a good brick dwelling house, frame
barn, stable and all necessary out buildings, and
purpose of paying the debts of the estate Of David
Sterrett, and the creditors are notified that the
condition of the estate is such as to require favor
able circumstances for the assets to pay the debts
and that they had better attend the sale and look
after their interests. The terms will be made
known on day of sale
JOHN TRIMBLE, Agent
for the heirs of David Sterrett, decd
CUSHING & Co., Auctioneers
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Tuesday, AprU 10, 1866.

If Capt. JOS. N. STEy EMS is authorized to
make contracts and receipt for advertisements for
the spectator"
gass- Mr.. j. FRANK DAVIS is authorized to re-
ceive subscriptions for the Spectator"
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IS Ske0OHGTPd.1

From the subscriber on the I'd
i q day of the present month, bound boy by
the name of John Fl. Berry aged eighteen years
One cent reward and no thanks for his delivery.
April l0-3tS ABSALOM KNOWLES,
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For. Rent.

NOR RENT.-Jacob Yeager's farm, on the
u Allegheny mountains, will be rented to the
highest bidder, on the 10th day of April, at the
residence of Sarah Yeager. There are'10O acres
of cleared land in good condition for grazing and
hundreds of acres of unimproved land which
proves splendid for raising young stock There
is on it a good dwelling house, out houses, good
stables, &c, suitable for tavern stand.
Terms made known on day of renting.
April 10 SARAH YEAGER,
Allegheny Summit
VNILL BE RENTED TO THE HIGH
w est bidder, on the 1st day of May next, on
the premises, two hundred and forty,acres of best
Crabbottom grass land, for a term of one, two, or
three years JOHN d. STERRETT,
April 10-2t Goshen Bridge.
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For Rent.

cTORE HOUSE FOR RENT.-Will be
y rented on LIST day of May, for term of three
Years, LARGE NEW STORE HOUSE, in
the thriving village of McGaheysville, Rocking
ham county, Va. The location is good one It
is wealthy neighborhood, and business to the
extent of thirty thousand dollars can be easily
done Address
HOPKINS & KISLING.
McGaheysville, Rockingham county, Va.
Anril 3-t1sM
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4 DMINTSTRATOR,S SAL

IA ministrator of George Arey, deceased. wia
proceed to rent the two farms belonging to the
estate Of the deceased, on Tuesday, the 18th day
OF April, 1866. The home farm contains 167 acres.
and is situated on Long Glade, II miles east a
Farrow's Iron Works The other contains 1l2
acres, and is situated about mile South of Cen
terville, Augusta county. AT the same time and
place, will sell, to the highest bidder, all the
personal property belonging to the estate, con-
colt milk cows fine BULL some young cattle,
sheep, hogs, l road wagon, / plantation wagon
gearing plows, harrows, and all necessary farm
ing utensils. Also all the household and kitchen
furniture, and lot of hay and the crop of grain ia
the ground.
Terms made known on day of SALE The rent
ing and sale will take place ON the home farrs
and will commence at 81 o'clock .f-
March 27-tds GEORGE F. AREY,
II af,oic+
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auction Sales.
EyO FARMERS.
FERTILIZERl

IL EERIlLlZERI
Owing to an error in the previous notice. the
sale of Ford Phosphate has been postponed un-
I'll til Monday, April 23d, Court Day, at ii O'Clock
This FERTILIZER is superior for Corn Wheat, Oats
Terms-90 days.
KER, STEVENSON, s. co.
CUSHING Sc Co., Burwell Rnii1ino
Auctioneers Anil 10 p