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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
The Southern Press.

The Richmond Eranainer thus speaks of the
Southern Press:
''The Southern press, which somehow, un-
fortunately, fails to give entire satisfaction to
the. Radicals, and even the moderate Republi-
cans, is conducted by gentlemen who ,exp press
their own views and those of the people with
which U be termed u or a We haTe
organ, and we believe it may be said of the
press of the South that it has never been in
hands so able, so dignifed and worthy as now
A large number Of talented gentlemen, not high
enough to attract the lightning Of the chest
government &C., but sufficiently skilful, in
telligent and we'll Uniformed for their business,
have been forced, by stress of circumstances, to
go into journalism. These gentlemen write
without other inspiration than that of truth and
the very natural wish to reflect the interest and
sentiments of the people among whom their lot
is cast
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
Union, Monroe County, w. Va.

We take the following extracts from an edito-
rial of the Union Register, published in the
town of Union, Monroe county:
"a company of Federal troops has been sta
toned during the week in the immediate vicin-
here, and what objects they are intended to ac-
complish, it is difficult to conjecture Are they
here because the people are disposed to resist
the laws and resort to the violence of the mob
As was fully shown in our last issue with refe-
renee to the shooting affair here two weeks
SINCE the people Of the county have just had
the opportunity of showing a degree of law
abiding moderation and forbearance, which can
be equalled, we believe, by few other communi-
ties North or South. We defy any one to bring
forward one single proof for the existence of a
spirit of mutiny and rebellion in the county,
against the laws. The insnuation of such a
charge is too ridiculous for argument.
The Judge of this Circuit, in his charge to
the Grand Jury last Monday, we are informed,
charged them specially to inquire whether there
was secret society formed IN this place to assas-
siinate him, alleging that he had been assured
gentleman The ''highly respectable gentle.
man name, however, was not given, nor, as
far as we have been able to learn, was said gen
tleman sent before the Grand Jury to give in
his evidence. A secret society to dssassindte q
Judge! WE'LL that will do for one time. We
have heard of many organizations called secret
societies. The North in particular is full of
them. They are gotten up for every conceiv-
able purpose. But never before, no, not even
during the war in the highest state of political
phrenzy when public opinion was ready to sane
ton almost any extreme, did we ever hear of a
society for assassination IF this is the pass to
which We have come, and this the reason why
troops are among us, we recommend his Honor
to increase his body guard, for if we are such a
desperate set of dare devils, as his charges i'm
ply, it will take at least regiment and probably
brigade to keep US straig ht.
There is one thing that We earnestly desire
from the Government at Wheeling or Wash
ington. Let the Legislature of West Virginia,
or Congress, or the President, appoint com
mittee of fair impartial men, to come among us
for the purpose Of investigating the alleged dis
orders, and hearing the grievances of the peo-
pie. Let the people see to it that some such
course as this is adopted 1t is a peaceful pro-
per remedy for our grievances, and we much
mistake the temper of the people if they do not
avail themselves of it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
James River and Kanawha Canal.

The Richmond Wing says that the never
firing Bellot des Minnieres has been heard from
again even so late as the 3rd of November In
enthusiastic French fashion he now declares
positively that he has raised the capital sure
and certain, but he wants an extension of time
beyond that prescribed in the charter There
ought to be no mystery about this thing any
longer, and therefore we think that the public
ought now at last to be made fully cognizant of
what Mr. Minnieres has to say for himself
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

@s~ The Spectator having about as many SUBJ
scribers as both of the other papers published In
this place. it is to the interest of persons to adj
yertise in the Spectator and is the duty of those
who advertise for others to advertise in that pa
per which has the largest circulation. 1t be-
comes the duty of agents, commissioners, admin
istrators, executors, and all who are entrusted
with the interests of others to advertise in the
SPECTA TOR, as it has much larger circula-
ton than any other paper published here
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
auction Sales.
THRUST SALE OFLAND.

THRUST SALE OF LAND.-In pursuance
of a trust deed executed to me, the 7th
Of March, 1866, by Adam Kline, l shall, on the
premises, offer at public sale, on
Wednesday, The 26th day of this month";
a certain tract of land in Augusta county on the
waters of Christians Creek, containing
One Hundred and Twenty-Three Acres,
more or less, situated on the main road, leading
by Cochran mill, about six miles from Staunton,
and being the same land conveyed to said Kline
by John Churchman 1t has on it q comfortable
dwelling and the necessary out houses, frst-rate
garden, and is a desirable little farm
TERMS :-One-thrd in hand, balance in six,
and twelve months in equal instalments, bearing
interest, the purchaser to give. bonds with good
security and title to be retained until paid win
convey such title as is vested in me.
dec4[tds NICHO. X. TROUT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
The Presidents Forthcoming Message.

The Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore Sun, gives the following, which is
stated to be from good authority, as some of
the points, in the forth coming message of the
President:
cts tone will be conciliatory, q more pro-
perly it may be said to be fair, yet firm, and
free from defiant temper Those who are I'M
der the impression that the President is deter
mined to carry out what is termed my policy
will be deceived, if they expect in the message
propositions looking to the further prosecution
Of that policy, for Mr.. johnson does not admit
that any part of his policy of restoring the
Southern States remains to be done, SO far as
the Executive has power to act. He claims
that all that remains unfinished of his plan is
the admission Of legally elected loyal representa-
tives, and that work belongs solely to Congress.
Since Mr.. johnson has occupied the presi-
dental chair, he has not deemed any further
| amendments to the constitution necessary but
In the forthcoming message, in view Of the
| exigencies of the day, Mr. johnson will recon-
| mend several matters as subjects to be embraced
In proposed amendments to that instrument.
Among them may be mentioned the abolish
ment of the electoral college and the election of
President and Vice President directly by the
voters at large, without regard to State bounda-
ries.
Another amendment suggested, is the cleo
ton Of u. S. Senator by the voters at large,
in the several States, instead of electing them
by the State Legislature; and still another
amendment named is the appointment Of judges
of the y. S. Supreme Court for term of twelve
years each-one-third Of the entire number to
be appointed every four years
These amendments were suggested some
years ago in the U. S. Senate by Mr.. johnson,
whilst he was a member of that body. The
amendment proposing the election of President
by the voters at large. in the opinion of MIR.
johnson will efectually regulate the question
of suffrage within the States by making it Of
imperative interest that each State include as
many voters as possible, and thus, in proper
time, the franchise will be extended to the
| colored people.
Those best advised understand that Mr..
johnson holds that under the constitution. the
Executive has sole power to grant amnesty and
pardons, and therefore he will not propose
action on that subject by Congress.
A considerable portion Of the message is de-
voted to foreign affairs and especially to the
controversy with the British government about
the Alabama claims, the so-called Mexican pro-
tectorate, and the action of our government
with reference to the failure of Napoleon to
withdraw portion of his troops from Mexico
during this month. Such are some of the
main features of the message that will be pre-
Sented to Congress ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
Tuesday, December 4, 1866.

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, 1866-12-04
Reputation.

The Richmond Times predicts that signs of
a desire to repudiate the national debt will APP
pear in the North long before they ever do here,
although the debt is more theirs than ours
And we venture the further prediction, that as
soon as the Northern people have fully recover
ed from the excitement caused by the Radical
lies of the last election, we shall begin to hear
growls about heavy taxation. The man then
who will wipe out taxation soonest, (even by
reputation, will be the fayorite"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

The Congress of the United States and the
Legislature of Virginia assembled on yesterday
Monday the 5rd. We will publish the Presi-
dent message or an abstract of it in our next
issue, and also an abstract of Gov. Pierpont's
rnQEcoup
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

EbISTOL LOST.-On Friday, November
II the 3Oth, Pistolwa lost between Staunton
and Summerdean. It was 4-shooter, Sharps
manufacture, number 1872 The finder will
please leave it at the Spectator Office, and receive
a reward of SIS. for so doing. dec4-lts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

DRESENT YOUR CLEANSING un-
IL designed, executor of Joseph Mann, deco
hereby requests all persons having claims against
the estate of Joseph Mann, decd, to present them
to him for settlement, and persons who are in
debted to the estate are requested to make pay
ment to him. JOHN W. SITLINGTON,
dee 43ts Executor of Jos. Mann, deco
T AW NOTICE.-During my absence Capt.
IL Bumgardner, Maj. Watts, Bolivar Chris
tian, Esq, and the Clerks will give attention to
my business. expect to be present at the Courts
dec At Vim copy N1CHO. K. TROUT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
GENERAL BANKS ON a late occasion

GENERAL BANKS on late occasion, in a
public speech, said he could see nothing but
aristocracy at the South, and so long as this
aristocracy existed he would not give the South
suffrage or give it power in the Government
again This stuff is like the mad antics of the
French Revolution, when a man was condemn
ed as an aristocrat if he admitted he had a
grandfather
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
Richmond Clothing House.
CO3afcctiOMe7ieS.
CANDIES, FRUITS, AND TOYS

u - L. l.. STEVENSON,
successor to Ker, Stevenson s. Co., next door to
A. M. Bruce and opposite to Morris old stand,
on Beverly street. keeps constantly on hand a
full supply of Confectionery, Foreign Fruits,
Nuts, Toys, Jellies, Catsups, Canned Fruits. and
all kinds of Pickles Wedding and other parties
furnished in the best style on short notice By
strict attention to business and fair prices he res
pectfully solicits the patronage of the public
Mr.. James Taylor, the first of Bakers, is connec-
ted with this establishment, and will be pleased
to see his old friends
Fresh CANNED OYSTERS always on hand
dec 4E3nOs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

The protectionists are already forming their
combinations to push the tariff bill through the
Senate at an early stage of the session. The
West is I'D in arms against it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

Petitions are circulating among the friends of
Governor Wells requesting Congress to estab-
lish provisional governments in the southern
States until the full readmission of the States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
representation

The New York Neaos advises the Southern
people to test, in the courts, the right of the
Federal Government to impose taxes without
representation
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

1t is reported that prominent Radicals held
a caucus in Philadelphia, on the Goth ult., when
articles of impeachment against the President
were drawn up and will be submitted to Re
publican caucus of the members of Congress
soon after the re-assembling in Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
The STAY Law.


AS the first of January, 1867, the time fixed
by the Stay Law for the payment Of interest is
near at hand, we publish the Sections of the
Act passed March q 1866, on the subject, as
follows:
T. Upon all debts contracted prior to the
second day of April eighteen hundred and sixty
five, and payable, Or on which interest is pay
able, before the first day of January, eighteen
hundred and sixty six, there shall be paid on
the first day of January, eighteen hundred and
sixty seven, and on the first day Of January of
each succeeding year while this act shall remain
In force, a sum equal to the interest for one
year on the principal debt, Or on so much there
of as shall remain unpaid. Where the debt or
interest thereon does not become payable until
after the first day of January, eighteen hundred
and sixty-six, interest from the time OF payment,
or from the time when interest is payable, shall
be paid on the said debt on the next succeeding
first day of January and one years interest
shall be paid thereon on each succeeding first
days Of January while this act remains In
force.
5. If any party shall fail to pay any instalment
Of interest," as provided by the fourth section, it
shall be lawful for the party to whom the same
is payable, to recover it by motion, on twenty
days notice, before any court or justice having
Jurisdiction; which notice may be given during
the term OF a court, and to any day ofthe term;
and upon the Judgment therefore execution
may issue as if this act had not been passed
provided, however, that no security shall be
taken under such execution, and the same shall
be endorsed accordingly by the clerk or justice
issuing the same
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

The Government has received information
from Italy stating that the Pope has resolved
not to leave Rome, but will trust to the pro-
lection of the king, Victor Emanuel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

1t is rumored that Reverdy johnson will take
a seat in Cabinet, and that the Democrats will
elect Governor Swami to the unexpired term
of two years in the United States Senate, re-
serving the full six years term for straight out
Eastern Shore Democrat
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

Admiral Raphel Semmes, late of the Con.
federate Navy, has accepted the chair Of Pro-
fessor of Moral Philosophy and English Liter
ature in the Louisiana State Seminary, at AL
exandria.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

The report of the Secretary of the Treasury
will show decrease Of the national debt during
the past year, Of 1916, 1887, 721.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

The 'rerritorialising' ofthe Southern States,
is now the doctrine. The Washington Chron-
icle advocates the measure. 1t says the time
has come.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
The End NOT Vet

The Richmond Times says that no plan
scheme or suggestion for Reconstruction
which will restore the Southern States to their
rights which has emanated from the Radical
party is sincere. They are all false and hypo-
critical. Their ingenuity has been, taxed to the
utmost to invent plans which they knew we
would reject, in order that the odium of the re-
lection should be cast upon US.
But if we were to adopt the Amendment"
tomorrow they would reject it, and if we were
to offer negro suffrage as the price of our re ad-
mission they would reject it. That such is the
case there are already ample proofs. Many of
their leaders during the last month have be-
come possessed of the idea that there is some
probability of our acceding to the terms which
have been proposed.
These men noao ansist the Southern States
shall not be restored to their rights until the ne
gro has been thoroughly educated and made to
understand the vazue Of the right Of suffrage.
Without this they declare that the right of
suffrage is worthless. By New England school
masters, preachers, lecturers and newspapers,
the negro must be taught that his interests
are antagonistic to those of his late master be-
fore Congress should release its hold upon us.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

. The New York Post is out against Horace
Greedy for United States Senator, on account
of his high protection tariff notions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

The New York Herald has taken position
with the plan Of Stevens and Sumner of sub
jecting the uurepresented States to the condition
of Territories. Some time ago the Herald bit
terly denounced this plan, and now is only play.
ing its favorite yoIe of the harmless revolver.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

Hon. Hersche Y. johnson has resigned the
office of United States Senator, to which the
Georgia Legislature elected him
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

Constitution, has been amended" enough, and
that it ought not to be touched any more.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
Legal Notices.
I'm THE ORPHANS COURT FOR
n THE CRY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELpHIa

Su- Proceedings for Partition of Real Estate of
DR.. John f. Brooks, Decd:
To Francis T. Brooke and Edmond B. Brooke,
minors, and J, n. Hendren, guardian of said mi
nors John F. Brooke, Juliet L. Brooke, Mary
Berkley, and Edmund Berkley, minors; s and
Norborne Berkeley guardian of said minors Ma
ry Berkeley. Thomas A. Berkeley Norborne Berk-
ley and Lavina H., his wife, in right of said La
vina, VIM L. Iglehart, and Catherine S. lyle
hart his wife, late Berkeley, in right of said Cath
crime, Francis B. Berkeley, Carter Berkeley and
Mary B. Berkeley
Pursuant to an Order of Publication made by
the Court on the oath day of November A. D.,
1866, upon motion of Solicitor for Philadelphia,
you are hereby notified and required to be, and
appear before the said Court, on the twenty-sec-
ond day of December, A. D., 1866, at 10 o clock,
A. NJ, to accept refuse said Real Estate, at the
valuation fixed by the Sheriff S Inquest and show
cause if any you have, why the same shall not
be sold in you neglect refuse to accept the
same.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court
this twenty-sixth day of November, A. d., 1866
~ ALFRED J. FARLIN,
L. S. Pro. Clerk 0. G.
~ deceit
VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks
Y Office, of the Court of Augusta, on Monday,
the Sd day of December 1866:
William Floyd and Magdalene his wife, and
AGAINST
Benjamin Huffman and Rebecca his wife, Joseph
Eaton. David Eaton, Jane Eaton Susan Eaton,
John Eaton and Richard Eaton, and -. whose
names are unknown, children OF Elizabeth Eaton
deceased, .......................... Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to sell house and lot
near Pudding Spring, in the county of Augusta,
which descended from Magdalene Thuma, dec d.
It appearing from the bill, affidavit, and other
evidence filed in the papers of this cause, that the
defendants, Joseph Eaton, David Eaton, Jane
Eaton, Susan Eaton, John Eaton and - whose
names are unknown, children of Elizabeth Ea-
ton, decd, are not residents of this State, and
they not having entered their appearance, and
given security according to law, 1t is ordered
that they do appear here within one month after
due publication hereof, and do what is necessary
to protect their interest in this suit, and that
copy of this order be posted at the front door of
the Courthouse of this county on the first day of
the next term of said Court
N. K. TROUT, p. q. VIM. A. BURNETT,
doc 4-1w CLARK
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
The Eyner;nnea n

OS~A@oe~SAe$SO
Col. B. FL. Jones, who commanded the Goth
Va. Infantry, will, in short time, publish a
book entSfed the Prison prose and poetry of
the South
On the first page of this issue we publish an
extract from that forthcoming book, giving the
first ninety days experience of the author as
Captain of Company 1t will be found quite
amusing, and we have no doubt that many Cap
tains in the service will recognise in it faithful
picture of their own endorsements for some
time after being exalted to the honorable posi-
ton of Captain. Col Jones is now one of the
editors of the GreenbrseT Independent published
in Lewisburg, Greenbrier county, West Virginia
He has had experience, in times gone by, in the
duties of an editor, and yields facile and Wig
orous pen. The papers of Lewisburg are edited
by men of considerable ability-the Times by
Dr. VIM. I'll. Syme, man of fine talents and
good education, and the Independent by Col
Jones and B. E. Harlow Esq, both competent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

The Democratic Club of Jacksonville, Illinois,
has adopted resolution stating that the Chica-
go Times has become demoralized upon the sub
ject of negro suffrage, and if said paper persists
in it's present course, every Democrat in the
land should cease to read and patronize it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

StO21eaCNre.

StO2le2EN2'e.
GTONEWARE! STONEWARE!L
y A large supply of best quality Stoneware,
Jars, Jugs,
Milk Pans
1- Butter Jars
Cream Pots. Churns,
Water Jars,
Spittoons, Pitchers &C.,
for sale at low rates, by
dee4 DRAKE & PIPER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
D7.u Goods.
DECLINEIN DRY GOODS.

" The subscribers have just received a lot Of
new goods, bought since the heavy decline, and
they promise to give the advantage OF the fall to
all who may. purchase goods from them This
promise is given in good faith land all we ask is
the opportunity to show we mean what we say.
The average decline in goods is about twenty
per cent. In fact, some goods can and will be
sold at old prices. -
dec 4-tf PIPER Sc FUNKHOUSER.
DROWN & BLEACHED COTTONS
Id lower than they have been sold since the
war at PIPER Sc FUNKHOUSERS.
EMPRESS CLOTHS & POPLINS at
IL greatly reduced prices.
dec 4tf PIPER g. FUNKHOUSER.
BLACK GOODS at old prices.
I'D decd PIPER & FUNKHOUSER.
GHAWLS-LONG aud SQUARE-at exact
y ly old prices, at
dec4 PIPER & FUNKHOUSER'S.
LARGE LOT OF CALICOES, DE-
N LANES and Flannels cheaper than ever at
decd PIPER & FUNKHOUSER'S.
A counts READY PLEASE take the
IN hint and oblige
dec4- PIPER s. FUNKHOUSER.
EVERYBODY call and see the cheap goods
IA at PIPER 81 FUNKHOUSER'S
. dec4-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

It is reported that the cattle disease is raging
with singular fatality in all those counties in
Tennessee where the Texas cattle, imported
there during the summer have been herded.-
Thousands Of native cattle have died, and the
citizens are signing petitions to the Legislature
to pass law preventing the importation of
Texas cattle into that State. On some farms
in Shelby county every head of cattle has died
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

ELECTION OF PRoFEssoR-In the Presby-
terrain General Assembly, now in session in
Memphis, on Friday last the Rev. DR.. Plummer
was unanimously elected Professor of Didactic
and Pulemic Theology and Sacred Rhetoric.
The candidates were Dr. Plummer, DR.. Miller
and DIR. Gerrardean,