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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

A correspondent of the Memphis Arolanche,
writing from Artesia Miss, says that General
Stephen D. Lee, formerly of the Confederate
army, has leased large plantation, on which
he employs more than fifty freedmen. General
Lee is of the opinion that cotton growing for
the next four or five years will be most lucra-
tive. He does not speak favorahly of emigra-
ton to Mexico, remarking that though from
experience he knows the Mexican soil to be
most fertile, he had learned sufficiently the
character of the Mexican people to convince
him that revolutions were as natural and inev-
table in Mexico as eruptions in Mount .Etna
or Fesuvius. Heencourages all lovers of peace
to remain at home, and by honestly adhering
to the support of President johnson, and by
strict conformity to all laws and proclamations,
endeavor to regain the political rights and priv
eges lost by the rebellion, and restore the pros
perity of the South as speedily as possible
General Lee has seta good example, and like
the Lees and Johnstons, of Virginia, is afford
ing an example of good sense and personal in
dustry which is worthy of universal imitation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
ExcrrEMENr Ar ALExANpRIA.-The Alex

EXCITEMENT AT ALExANDRM.-The Alex
andria Gazette of the Goth says:
Last night, at about haf-past eight o'clock,
considerable excitement which one lady
fainted-was created in the rooms, corner of
King and Royal streets, in which fair for the
benefit of the M. E. Church South, is now be-
ing held by the appearance there OF Large large
by the U. S. flag. They demanded the instant
removal of the pictures representing Generals
Lee and Stonewall Jackson which were on ex-
hibition there: threatening, in case Of REFUSAL to
tear them down themselves Fearing distur-
bance, and wishing to avoid anything out of
which political capital could possible be manu-
featured in this transition stage in the country
history, the managers of the fair complied with
the demand, and the obnoxious likenesses were
taken from their positions on the wall
1--WE understand the officer Of the day visited
the fair shortly after the occurrence and stated
that the proceeding was wholly unauthorized,
and that if the parties engaged could be identi-
fed they would be punished"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
-I23aDOTtn1lt to Farmers.
UNION MOWER.

This is beyond all question the most desirable
Mower now in use, not one having failed last sea-
son among the great quantity sold Price $l20
for the foot machine, and $l30 for the Al foot
machine,
There has been much competition between the
different inventors and manufacturers i'll striving
to produce the most perfect machine. 1t is be-
heved that each have gained some good points,
and that the God of Genius has somewhat equally
divided his favors. 1t appears to be the labor of
each successful manufacturer to convince the
farmers that his arrangement his gearing, guard
and knives, or whatever his alleged improvement
may consist OF, makes his machine superior to all
others. 1t requires no argument to convince the
farmer that machine combining, as the Union
Mower does all of the important and valuable
features of the various MACHINES, is the machine
for practical use.
The following testimonials as to the efficiency
of this Mower are from gentlemen well known IN
Maryland and Virginia.
Mt AIRY, ND, February 221,d 1866.
Nessrs E. Whitman & Sons Yours of the
Goth inst is at hand. In reply to your inquiry
regarding the merits of the Union Mower pur-
chased of you last summer, have to say, that it
was used on my farm and several others in the
neighborhood, and l have never seen its equal
1t is of lighter draft than any other machine
makes clean and speedy work, and kept in good
Mower your clerk wrote me it could beat the
world. I have not travelled quite over the world
but as far as have travelled Ihaye never met its
rival. Very Respectfully,
hENE hOOOAhD.
STAUNToN, VA, February 23d, 1866.
Messrs E. Whitman & Sons-I purchased of
you, a Union Mower" last season, and upon
trial find it superior to any mower | have ever
used before Yours, Respectfully.
NJ &. HARTMAN.
have made such arrangements with the man
ufacturers as will enable me to supply the farm
ers of this and the adjoining counties with this de-
sirable mower, at factory prices, adding freight
from Baltimore, having the exclusive agency for
this part of the State. This is confidently recon-
mended upon the authority of we'll known farm
ers, whose names will be given, to be the best
mower yet introduced.
have mower now on hand which will be
pleased to show to the farming community.
March 27-tf q. T.. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
Fruits of Philanthropy.

The Senate of the United States has voted
twenty-five thousand dollars for the relief of the
negroes about Washington, on the urgent APP
peal of Senator Morrill,, who stated their condi-.
ton to be most 'deplorable." The negroes
about Washington, we take it, are as well off as
those about Richmond, or other cities of the
South. But their wretched plight there came
too near home to be pleasant 1t was not
Agreeable to abolition Senators to be forced to
look daily and hourly upon such fruit from the
seed they had planted, and SO they vote money
to cover up and hide the ugly sight. Some
weeks ago, Senator Doolittle gave it as his opin-
ion, upon authorities cited by him, that the de-
crease in the negro population of the country
already amounts to a milHon-one in every four
murdered by philanthropy to make the other
three miserable So much for beginning
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
The Darkey VS.. Pierpont.

On Wednesday, in the United States Senate
Mr.. Sumner presented petition of colored cit
liens, representing themselves as delegation
from large mass meeting of the colored citi-
Gems of Elizabeth City county, Va, asking that
republican form Of government be guaranteed
to the late rebel States, that coored citizens be
allowed to testify in courts and have the same
privileges as white people. and protesting
against any recognition of the Pierpont gov
ernment Referred to tho Committee on Re-
construction.
The proper committee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
Good for West Virginia.

In the House of Representatives, Wednes-
day, Mr.. Latham, of West Virginia, asked, but
failed to obtain, leave to introduce a resolution
relieving the Committee on Reconstruction from
the further consideration of the case of Tennes-
see, and declaring as the sense of this House
that the people of the State Of Tennessee are
entitled to representation on this floor
Latham knows what's right-being an old
editor-and it appears that he is disposed to do
right on this question.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

A correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch,
writing from Washington, under date Of the
Dist inst, says:
''The Freedmen's Bureau, through its agents
scattered in various parts OF the South, is ac-
complishing much in adding to the postpone
ment of Southern admission. These agents are
constantly communicating with headquarters
here, and the sensational stories Of wrong and
outrage upon the loyal blacks arc in quantity,
sufficient to fill volumes. These garbled reports
are seized with avidity, and published as repre-
senting the true state OF feeling throughout the
South and it is lamentable fact that many,
relying upon the endorsement their partisan let
ters have, are inclined to believe them. 1t IS IN
the interest of these officials to thus falsfy the
treatment accorded the negroes in the South by
the white population, and every instance of in
divldual animoslty is magnifed into general
disposition to again reduce the freedmen to sa-
very. 1t is well that the modern Bureau is not
to be permanent institution.
1.-THE letter of the Superintendent of Police
showing up the horrible condition Of the blacks
in this city is no exaggeration. Squalid misery
and crime exist in all their deformities and yet
the House of Representatives has passed a bill
to allow these miserable beings, whose presence
pollutes the very atmosphere, the right Of sutf
rage! The Senate has not yet acted upon the
measure, and 1t is possible that the revelations
which have recently been made will stop It's dis
cusson altogether in that body
''The resolution of Senator Stewart to pro-
vide for universal amnesty as compensation for
universal suffrage excites much comment, and
the direct assertion has been made that eminent
gentlemen in the South of high official position
| endorse these views. The names of several, in
Guiding Messrs. Orr and Royce, of South Caro-
lima Reagan, of Texas, and others, are publish
fact, it is positively known here that these gen
tlemen deprecate any such disposition of events
The President also is opposed to the adoption
of any such policy and there is no probability
of the resolutions becoming law unless the re-
quisite two-thirds vote to overrule an Executive
veto-which failed in the only instance where it
was wanted-can be obtained. The resolution
however, has been put forward only as sort Of
feeler as to what the South thinks with regard
to the matter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

The Richmond Times, in an editorial on the
threatened invasion of Canada by the Fenians,
says:
"'Saint Patrick's day in the morning has
come and gone, and Canada is safe. Thirty
thousand valorous volunteers, upon that event
full day, watched Head Centre Murphy of To-
that Murphy deemed it wise to postpone for the
present all designs against the Falls of Niagara
and the Heights of Abraham. He might like
Wolfe, have carried those memorable heights,
but the thirty thousand volunteers might have
embttered the very moment fvictory by shoot
ing him to death, which would have been an
unpleasant termination Of his hero life.
eff Saint Patrick, in spite Of the late bull OF
the Pope against the Fenians, is the patron
saint of that mystic brotherhood, he behaved
like a most discreet General upon the anniver-
sary of his canonization. 1t was with the Can
adams almost matter Of religious faith that on
the 18th of the present month, the Saint, beat
ing upon an enormous drum, would have ex-
nelled the English people from Canada precise
" as he drove the serpents and frogs from Ire
land
ssBut the mystery which shrouds the objects
and designs of the Fenians was rendered still
more profound by their behaviour on the 18th.
''The parade in honor of the day was signiti-
cantly splendid and imposing. Never was st.
Patrick more honored. The celebrations in the
United States were countless, and 10000 able
bodied Irishmen, with gorgeous yellow banners,
'sunbursts, round towers, golden harps, sham
rocks, &C., made Broadway, New York, a sight
to gladden. the great Celtic heart: Yet, in New
York, as elsewhere, the Fenians behaved sober
" and disereetly, and afforded the Government
not the slightest pretext for enforcing the neu-
trality laws, nor did they furnish the lynx-eyed
English detectives with the slightest grounds
for complaint against the American authori-
ties
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
Meetings in ROCKINGHAM,

A mass meeting of the citizens of Rocking
ham was held in Harrisonburg on Monday week,
and preamble and resolutions adopted, endorsing
the President in his efforts to reconstruct the
government and preserve the constitution. The
good people of Rockingham pledge their cordial
support to the administration, and promise to
stand by Andy as long as there is button
left. Mr.. John Fl. Hopkins presided over the
deliberations Of the meeting
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
Eclipse of the Moon.

An eclipse of the moon will take place on the
3Oth and 3lst of this month. The beginning
of the eclipse will be at $50 in the evening !;
beginning of the total phase, 1920; middle of
the total phase, 1l:27; end Of the total phase,
3lst of March, 1916 A. NJ; END of the eclipse,
l:23 A. NJ, duration of the total eclipse hour
and 80 minutes; duration of the whole eclipse,
hours 50 minutes. The phenomenon of total
eclipse occurs so seldom we hope the night of
the Both will be clear, in order that the event
NAV be witnessed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
AasctiO7s Sales.
1 DMINIsTRATOR,S SALE-A

n laiaistrator of George Arey, deceased. viii
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 1877 acres,
and is situated on Long Glade, II miles east OF
Farrow's Iron Works. The other contains ia
acres, and is situated about mile South of Gen.
terTille Aagusta 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, l 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 in
the ground
Terms made known on day of SALE The rent-
ing and sale will take place on the home farm.
and will commence st 81 o'clock
March 27-tds GEORGE F. AREY.
Administrator
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

The U. S. Consul at La Rochelle, France, in
forms the Department of State that the Asiatic
cholera appears to be moving along the western
coast Of France. After appearing at Caen and
Brest, it has followed the seaports, and is at the
Sables d Oloume, within that consular district
The Consul recommends rigid quarantine meas
ures for vessels arriving from La Rochelle and
Bordeaux.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

Up to the end of November last, the value of
the dry goods alone imported into the single
port Of New York, from the beginning of the
year, we see stated was $S1, 1885, 900, against
s7O,03l 900 the previous year in the same Pc
Rod. While the imports have steadily in
creased, the volume of exports of domestic pro-
ducts has as steadily diminished. The people,
instead of retrenching and economising, are thus
steadily building up additional debt, that must
be paid debt that will tax them for the next
thirty or forty years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
SMALL DESIRABLE FARM FVR

heirs of David Sterrett deceased will sell, at pub
lie auction, on Friday, the 10th day of April, the
farm at Hebron church, upon which the deceased
resided. 1t contains about 100 acres, most OF
which is cleared and in good state of cultivation
The Central r. Road runs along one side of the
farm. The land is good There are upon tho
premises good brick dwelling house, frame
barn, stable and all necessary out buildings. and
@u debts 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 eheirs of David Sterrett, decd
CUSHING s. Co. Auctioneers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

A young lady, native Virginian and the
daughter of learned Episcopal clergyman, re-
siding in Richmond county, Northern Neck of
Virginia, has recently executed, in oil colors,
large and splendid painting of Stratford House,
the birth place of Richard Henry Lee and his
brothers, and of General Robert E. Lee,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

The belief is expressed in Washington that
all the negro troops will be withdrawn from the
interior of the Southern States as soon as other
troops can be substituted in their places and
that such negro troops as are retained to serve
out their respective terms of enlistment will be
transferred for duty to the Western frontier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
The Rinderpest.

The latest theory is that this cattle plague is
disease originating in the skin from parasites,
and that it can be prevented or cured by appli-
cations to the surface. The English papers say
petroleum rubbed on the skin will at least pre-
vent the disease and DIR. Schmarle, Of Phila-
delphia, says it will be checked by the washing
of animals with solution of corrosive sublimate
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

The prophecy imputed to Daniel Webster
bears peculiar significance at this day: 'Ifthese
fanatics and abolitionists ever get power into
their hands, they will override the Constitu-
ton, set the Supreme Court at defiance, change
and make laws to suit themselves. Finally,
they will bankrupt the country, and deluge 1t
with blood"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

The Spectator having much larger cir
culation than any other paper published in this
place, furnishes the best medium for sdyerti-
sing
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

The Constitutional amendments proposed in
Congress, are so frequent and numerous, that
laugh is raised when they are handed in
Every whipster proposes to amend the work
of Washington, Madison. and the other great
men Of the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

Judge John C. Underwood introduced Fred.
Douglas to an Alexandria audience recently,
and in doing so, said he was proud to ''caD him
brother.
The Judge had right to be proud. Won
der if Fred was proud too?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

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 estab-
hshed near century, and been published for AZ
years under its present title, and in consequence
of its locality and large list 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, 1866-03-27
For Sale PriU0te[Y.
nRIVATE SALE.-I offer for sale, 7

DRIVATE SALE.-I offer for SALE private
i ly, my tract Of land containing 100 acres, and
adjoining the lands of Baly Dunlap and others.
ed the balance well timbered. The dwelling is
good two story log house, 18X24. The down
payment small, and very liberal time will be
given on the deferred payments Shops, mills
and churches convenient. 1t may be made a
pleasant little home JAS. T. EUBANK.
March 27-3m
VNOR SALE offer for sale, privately, on
ID reasonable terms, frst-rate eight horse
Threshing Machine-Pitts patent.
March 27-Sts8 JOEL SANGER,
miles east of Staunton.
NOR SALE have q first rate new family
NJ carriage which l will dispose of on reasona-
BILE terms. Either one or two horses can be at
tached to it. Apply Immediately.
March 20-tf JAMES PAGAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
a DMINISTRAT SALE.-PIIR-

N Lie AUCTION,-I will sell, ON Friday, the
18th day of April next, at the late residence of
Samuel Orebaugh, d., the following personal
property to wit: One mare colt, 1 cow, heifer
three horse wagon with body. sheet and bows
(complete), one buggy and harness, wagon har-
ness, plows, harr0ws, &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 fx-
lures, and other articles not necessary to mention
So Terms accommodating and made known
on day Of sale.
SAMUEL PAUL, Shff. and as
such Admir-. of Samuel Orebaugh, decd.
March 21-3ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
Insurance.
INSURANCE COMPANY.

H-The business of this company will be COM
menced on the 1st day of May, proximo
Subscribers to its capital stock are hereby called
upon to settle for their several subscriptions with
the undersigned, on or before that day. to the eI-
tent of twenty per cent. of same in cash, or more
if they desire it.
Books of subscription are opened for an addi-
ton of $4,000 to its capital stock upon the same
terms as the original subscribers
By order of the Board of Directors
March 26-tM1 VIM III. TAMS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

Four negroes were whipped for larceny at
Wilmington last week. Thereupon the Freed
men S Bureau raised merry-Jerusalem, but
matters were quietsd by showing that in North
Carolina white men and black have the same
liability for thieving.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

John Van Buren,. who has been down at
Charleston looking around, having returned
home, says if there are any rebels left in that
city he did not see or hear Of them. Everybody
was in favor Of the President and the Presidents
policy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
Clothing, dc.
4 LARGE STOCK OF NEW GOODS
"A ,JTJST RECEIVED

II JUST RECEIVED.
Clothing of all kinds, Hats (the largest assort-
ment) ever offered in Staunton from 81 to So
Also ane assortment of Shirts, Drawers, Cra-
watts, Handkerchief, &c, added to which we
have few pairs of Fine Boots and Shoes, made
to our order, and such as we can recommend.
Call and examine our stock which is now I'M
usually large ROANE s. ABBY,
Brown Front, opposite Va. Hotel
mar27-3t-Vin & Vir copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
Judge Clement G.. CLAW.

This gentleman, now confined at Fortress
Monroe, was on Tuesday, as we learn from the
Norfolk Farganaan, granted the privilege of the
entire fortress during the day time. This priv
ilege came to him Unexpectedly, and from a
source which entities it to the highest respect
of the officers Of the garrison. 1t will render
his Imprisonment less disagreeable and tedious,
and it has excited a great many enquiries as to
its probable import The Naginiaa says there
are rumors at Old Point that the release of Mr..
Clay might be soon looked for, but of course
time only can prove the truth
President Davis still remains under the same
rigid course of Imprisonment adopted shortly
after bis incarceration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

The military authorities in Salisbury, N. c.,
have suppressed the sale of pictures of Gener-
ais Lee. Jackson, and other Confederate gen.
erals
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

~ Capt Jos. NJ. STEVENS is authorized to
make contracts and receipt for advertisements for
the Spectator.
Gs- Mr.. j. FRANK DAVIS is authorized to re-
ceive subscriptions for the Spectator"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27

The Judge Advocate General, Mr.. Joseph
Holt, has just decided that no authority for the
trial of civilian by court martial can be found
in any of the Articles of War, those articles be-
ing enacted solely for the government Of the
armies of the United States, and being applica-
BILE only to persons in the military service. He
considers it strictly legal, however, to try by
military courts civilians formerly in the service
for crimes committed whilst in the service. By
this decision the supremacy of the civil courts
in all cases where citizens are concerned, is ac-
knowledged, and it would seem that the days of
military trials of civilians have passed by.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-03-27
A DMTNISTRATOK SALE.-As adj

n DM HHHs IL OEt' > SALE.-As R0f
N minstrator of Solomon Miller, decd, will
sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder, a.
the late residence of said Miller, on the Long
Meadows about five miles below Fishersville, on
Wednesday the 18th day of March, 1885, the fol-
lowing property to wit: Horses, some fine cat
tie, sheep, hogs, all the farming utensils, and all
the household and kitchen furniture, and about
100 bushels of corn
TERMs-Al sums over $40 on credit Of nine
months, bonds and good security, payable in
gold or its equivaient-under $40, cash in curren-
cy All persons holding claims against the e.
tate will make them known, and those indebted
will come forward and settle up.
March 13-3ts ~ G. STOJ1T Adm