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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28
Important to Farmers.
Decisions Of the Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue.

The following decisions have recently been
given by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue
at Washington. They are important to far
mers in so far as they untangle some of the
knotty points Of the law
l. Farmers will not be required to make re-
turn of produce consumed in their own imme-
date families
2. The farmers profits from sales Olive stock
are to be found by deducting from the gross re-
ceipts for animals sold, the purchase money
paid for the same If animals have been lost
during the year by death or robbery, the pur-
chase money paid for such animals may be de-
Quoted from the gross income of the farm.
g. No deduction can be made by the farmer
for the value of services rendered by his minor
children, whether he actually pays for such SER
vices or not. If his adult children work for
him and receive compensation for their labor,
they are to be regarded as other hired laborers
in determining his income.
f. Money paid for labor, except such as is
used or employed in domestic service, or in the
production of articles consumed in the family of
the producer, may be deducted.
5. No deduction can be allowed in any case
for the cost of unproductive labor If house
servants are employed portion Of the time in
productive labor, such as the making Of butter
and cheese for sale, proportlenate amount of
the wages paid them may be deducted.
0. EApcLSeS IoE ultculuS anu clearing new
land are plainly expenses for permanent i'm
proyements and not deductable.
7. The whole amount expended for fertilizers
applied during the year to the farmers lands
may be deducted, but no deduction is allowed
for fertilizers produced on the farm. The cost
of seed purchased for sowing and planting may
be deducted.
8. If a person sells timber standing the prof
its are to be ascertained by estimating the value
of the land after the removal of the timber, and
from the sum thus obtained deducting the esti-
mated value of the land on the LIST day Of Jan
uary, 1862, or on the day Of purchase, if pur-
chased since that date.
9. Where no repairs have been made by the
taxpayer upon any building owned by him du-
ring the preceding 46ye years, nothing can be
deducted for repairs made during the year for
which his income is estimated. s..
10. A farmer should make return of all his
produce sold within the year, but mere execu-
tory contract for a sale is not sale; delivery,
either actual or constructive, is essential. The
criterion by which to judge whether sale is
complete or not is to determine whether the
vender still retains in that character right over
the property; if the property were lost or des
troyed, upon which of the parties, in the alb
sence Of any other relation between them than
that of the vendor and vendee, would the loss
fall --.
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r AND FOR sALE.-wth the view of

EO1e SEAAEs-Wlt It'll the view OF
IL changing my mode OF life, offer for sale my
farm, containing 1853 acres, lying 20 miles west Of
Staunton, in Augusta county, Va.
1t Is situated within mile of the Central Rail-
Road, which Is about to become one of the lines
OF COMMUNICATION between the great Valley of
the Mississippi and our Atlantic coast
About $50 acres are cleared and in good state
of cultivation; the balance well timbered and
within mile the Railroad, and within mile
Of a saw mill and Craigsville Depot, to either of
which there is good road with adown grade al
most every foot of the way. -l
The farm is watcred by the Little Calf Pasture
River and IA Springs, one of which is sufficiently
bold and elevated to drive saw mill, other
machinery, which could be easily constructed
within ten steps of the timber land. There is on
the tract good meadow and 80 acres of good
bottom land There are several good orchards,
which yield annually great abundance of fruit
which might be made source of profit, moro
than $4,000 worth of fruit was produced during
the war. tst-r
The dwelling is constructed on the cottage or
der, and occupies an elevated position, surround
ed by neat lattice enclosure. 1t contains six
rooms, has twofront and two rear p0rticoes, and
dining room and kitchen in the basement; the
other buildings are o meat house, bank barn,
granary and corn house. There IS also large
dwelling house. stable, and school-house, few
hundred yards distant.
The neighborhoodi is good. The region, health
thy. Churches, convenient. A merchant mill
within mile also good physician within tho
same distance and Estalne Furnace within two
miles. The land is productive, and yields, per-
haps, as large q per cent. on the money invested
as any farm OF equal size in the Valley of Virgin
il. Come, gentlemen and see for yourselves, ss
the growing crop will be better recommends
ton than any can give.
TERMS :-One-third of the purchase money
on the first day of March, 1867, and the balance
in equal annual payments. The title warranted
June 5-3m /. G.. MYERS.
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10 The Spectator having about as many sub
scribers as both of the other papers published in
this place, it is to the interest of persons to ad-
vertise in the Spectator, and tits the duty of those
who advertise for others to advertise in that pa
per which has the largest circulation. It be-
comes the duty of agents, commissioners, admin
istrators, executors, and all who are entrusted
with the interests Of others to advertise in the
SPECTATOR, as it has a mach larger circula-
ton than any other paper published here.
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NEWS By ATLANTIC CABLE.

PARIS, August 81 p M-The statement
that France has demanded territorial conces-
sion from Belgium is untrue. The Aiouateur of
to-day officially gives denial to the report that
Napoleon has written to the King of Belgium
and at the same time confirms the report that
France will not demand of Belgium cession of
any part Of her dominion.
LONDON, Wednesday evening, August o.
British politics are devoid Of interest The fol-
lowing has been received from Paris:
PARIS, Wednesday eyening-It is said that
the Empress Of Mexico has failed in her mis-
sion Napoleon having, it is understood, refused
to grant the assistance of the French troops
prior to their evacuation Of Mexico to quell the
insurgents In connection with this statement,
the report is current, with some degree of cred
ibility, that the Emperor Macmillan will soon
return to Europe.
LONDON, August 23-Noon. Peace between
Austria and Prussia was to be signed yesterday
by the Plenipotentiaries and ratified within
eight days. Peace has been concluded between
Prussia and Bavaria. One condition Of peace
between Austria and Prussia is that the latter
is required to eyacuate Bohemia within fort
night.
Telegrams from Athens Greece, report that
fighting had occurred Oh the island of Gambia
the Christians having revolted against the
! Turks The United States Consulate was dam
aged
BERLIN, August 22.-Peace is concluded
with Bavaria and Hesse Darmstadt. Bavaria
cedes the northern district to Prussia, and pays
a war indemnity of 10000 forms. Darmstadt
cedes Hesse Hamburg and the exclusive right
to garrison Mentz, but retains Upper Hesse,
which joins the northern confederation. The
Prusslans are already evacuating Bohemia, and
will finish by September 18th.
PARIS, August 22.-The Pat,ae this after
noon says that Napoleon viii cede Venetia di-
rect to Italy
PEsTH, August 22.-After the conclusion of
peace, Austria intends appointing a conserva-
tive Hungarian ministry. The Diet is to be
re-opened in September.
The National Integencer, speaking of the
scene at the Presidents House, on Saturday,
when President johnson delivered his Address
to the Delegates to the Philadelphia National
Convention, says: 'The absence of Secretary
OF War Stanton was the subject Of general re-
mark, but it was amply compensated for by the
voluntary presence Of General Grant, who stood
beside the President throughout the whole pro-
ceeding. The lively interest he manifested, and
the genial smile with which he greeted each of
the committee and the delegates, attested his
complete sympathy with the National Union
party, his approval of its purposes, and his ac-
cord with the policy enumerated by the Presi-
dent"
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Patches and JeeUeE2'Y.
ATO MORE BIG

NIO MORE BIG PEsgCES.-The under
III signed offers for sale a fine assortment of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, fine Gold Pens and
Pencils, Watch Crystals, Keys, etc, with well
selected stock of
ENGLISH s. FRENCH SPECTACLES,
at entirely new prices.
N. B.-Every article warranted as represented
Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry repaired and
warranted at moderate prices.
B. MAYNE, from 225 Regent ST., London,
now on Main street, Staunton opposite Gabriel
Hirsh's Store. aug 2S-6m
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TO MiJLe2.S.
I. NCHOR BOLTING CLOTHS

NCEIOR BOLTING CLOTHS.-I
"a have just received direct from the Importer
a lot of the celebrated ''Het Anker,, BOILING
CLOTHS of various numbers and warranted
genuine These Celebrated Cloths have no equal
in the qualities of evenness, smoothness, uniform
periorty, established by time and trial is recog-
nized by the best City Millers, by whom they
are used almost exclusively.
Millers and Millwrights are requested to call
and examine them. GEO. E. PRICE.
July 17-tf-V and Y copy.
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Keep AsCOu.
NOTICE.

NOTECE.-N Office is hereby
4 given that all persons are forbidden to tres
hunting, fishing, or in any other way, and they
are now forewarned that all persons thus tres
passing will be punished to the utmost rigor of
the law. R1SDEN 7. SMITH
a11o tS--2ts
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The Pretended Blockade of Mexican Port

ted States, that the closure of ports of Mexico
to foreign commerce by the decree of 'the
Prince Macmillan, who asserts himself to be
Emperor in Mexico is held to be ''null and
void' is step Of great Importance.
Nothing can be clearer than that such a pa.
per blockade, without any efficient naval force
to give it efficiency, is regarded by the well-set-
tied principles of international law Of no valid
ity.
A lawful maritime blockade requires the ac-
tual presence of maratime force, stationed at
the entrance of the port, so as to constitute an
evident danger in entering it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

A DMKNISTRATOR'S SALE.-The un-
n dersigned. as administrator of Jacob Kun
kle decd, will sell, at public Auction, at Pond
Gap, on Thursday, tie 13aday Of September, the
personal property of the decedent consisting, in
part, of the following; One bay mare, head of
cattle, household and kitchen furniture, among
which is a good cooking stove Terms made
known on day of sale. VIM. KUNKLE,
Aug 28-3 st Admir- of Jacob Kunkle, decd.
VuvOvEN LOTS FOR SALE.-ON SAT-
d URDAY, the 18th of September next, we
will offer for sale at auction, field, near town,
belonging to the heirs of the late Mr. A. I'll.
Brooks. The field contains six acres, and will be
sold as q whole or in lots of two acres each, as
may be most advisable. Sale at II o'clock, a. nl.,
near the Court House. For terms, &c. enquire
of Jos. A. Waddell GUSHING IL CO., y
aug 20-3t Auctioneers.
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ETU2;tS

NNTANTED-By young Lady-a Situation
w She is a Vrginian by birth and education
well qualified to teach the English branches gem
orally, with French, and Music on the Piano
Forte, and has had much experience in teaching
both in public schools and private families.
All applicants will please state salary.
Highest recommendations offered.
Address BERTHE,
aug 28-2ts Talcott P O., Charlotte CO., Va
HE1DES AND BAEA.-The subscriber
4 Il will pay the highest Cdsh Price for hides and
bark RICHARD SUMMERSON
CETUATEON WANTED by Virginia
- lady as teacher in family or public school
She is competent to teach French, Music, the
Higher English, and the rudiments of Latin.
Address Stating terms) -
Miss N. G. BERKELEY,
Care of VIM NJ. BERKELEY, Esq,
Spectator Office,
aug 14-3t. Staunton, Va.
VNTOOL WANTED y-The highest cash
w price paid for prime washed and unwash-
ed wool by BAKER BROS.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
w 100000 Pounds
of Washed and Unwashed WOOL.
Washed Wool Preferred.
CASH will be paid exclusively
June 5-tf 4 NJ PIERCE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

Hon. Thad. Stevens in a speech last week, at
Lancaster, Pa, declared his preference for a
negro over the foreign born white citizen" and
avowed his belief that ''the negro is superior
70 The Trtch n. Gor,,,nr, ,.aocc !,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

@sa- The circulation of the Spectator is about
great as the combined circulation Of both the
other papers published in this place, and has as
many subscribers in this county alone are con-
tanned in the whole subscription list of either Of
the other papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

The President has now the confidence to say,
in one of his pregnant sentences, Heretofore
[ have made removals for personal reasons );
now shall make removals for nottonalreasons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

Among the five hundred delegates from the
South, there was not a voice or a vote dissent
ing from the resolutions adopted by the Con-
yention -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

Judge Underwood has granted the injunction
asked for, restraining the National Express
Company from carrying freight over the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

The New York Tribune asks: ''Shall we
have another rebellion p Possibly. But it
viii all be North Of the Potomac River.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

Id Der, intending to remove to Europe, offers
for sale, privately, very desirable property in the
town of Staunton, consisting of two Houses and
Lots, adjoining each other and well situated for
the purposes of Brewery, or can be arranged as
residences for two families.
If not sold privately before the 24th of Septem-
Der next, the property win, on that day, be Of
fered at public auction.
Terms made known on application.
( aug 28-4t PAUL RICHTER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

William Hurt, about 60 years of age, was run
over and killed by the Lynchburg cars on Tues
daV last
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

The Charlottesville Chronicle learns that
Gen. Grant and staff have accepted the invita-
ton to be present on the 10th proximo, at the
replacement Of the Washington Statue carried
off by General Hunter from the Military Insti-
t,1te
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

It is rumored that Secretary Stanton is going
out of the Cabinet The Missouri delegation
to the late convention urge the appointment in
his place Of Gen. Frank Blair, but Gen. Steed-
man is said to be the man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

AS far as we are concerned, says the lynch
burg Ne'os, we yield to no man in upholding
the honor Of the South, or of its dead and lv-
ing heroes. But may our right hand forget it's
cunning, ere we, by word Or deed, have upon
our skirts the guilt Of obstructing the onward
march Of that great conservative movement
which, inaugurated at Philadelphia, is destined,
we trust and believe, to eliminate ere long in
the complete defeat of the Radicals and in the
restoration of the Southern people to all their
rights as citizens Of the United States.
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Select Female School.

El-This Institute will commence its first ses-
sion in Mr.. Grafus building on MONDAY, the
Sd day of September next, with Miss KATE ED
SON, as Principal. All the branches pertaining
to an excellent English education will be taught;
also, French and Latin. The room which is
large and airy, will be furnished with Uhlinger s
Patent Grammar Desks and Seats. A limited
number of young ladies only will be admitted
and persons desiring scholarship in this school
will do well to make early application, as nearly
all the seats have been taken.
Enquire of Rev Joseph Nesbitt, VIM Parsons,
D; Carskeddon, or L. A Mackey.-Lock Haye''
Chronicle aug Psf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

Two United States war vessels have been sent
to the Rio Grande to resist the blockade ofMat-
amoras. The commander of the Pacific Squad
ron has also been ordered to station war vessels
at Nlazatlan and Guaymas
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

NOR SALE.-I am offering at private sale
my House and Lot in Staunton The prop
erty is on a fine elevation, out of the noise and
hustle of the town and convenient to business
The grounds comprise ONE ACRE in. high
state of cultivation The property is complete
and desirable. Price, reasonable. Terms, cash.
Persons wishing to look at the property, with
ure by me- Call upon at my residence, or ad-
dress A j. TURNER
aug 28-6ts Stanton Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

Gen. John c. Breckenridge and family have
sailed from Quebec for Europe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

The Presidents proclamation declares the es-
Enlistment of a complete peace, legal and ac-
tual. The aor1t cfhabeas corpus fully restored,
and martial lac IS aoithdraaon. This is a great
stride towards the restoration Of old relations
between the excluded States and the United
States, and is a fitting tribute to the labours of
the Philadelphia Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

classical SCHOOL.-The second ses-
sion of my School, on Linvilfs Creek, seven
miles from Harrisonburg will commence Septem-
Der 18th, and end lst of July following
Ancient and Modern Languages, Mathematics
and the usual branches taught.
Board, Tuition, &c, lin currency $4,000.
of April.
My object being to Thoroughly teach what I
undertake. the number of scholars will be strict
ly limited to fifteen.
Applications must be directed to Edom p. o.,
Rockingham county, Va.
Reference-The University of Va.
aug 21-3w JOHN ID. PENNYBACKER.
Spectator and New Market paper copy times.
- Rock Register.
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NOR SAE4E-An excellent BUGGY, with or
E without HARNESS.
L. 81 w. III. WADDELL,
aug 8ttf - Churchville, Va
NOR SALE.-A Secondhand Eight-horse
Il PITTS THRESHING MACHINE, -
thoroughly repaired and ready for work sa
ROBERTS, NELSON s. CO.,
aug 14-5ts Staunton, Va
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For Sale PricuteIU.
VysEE SUBSCRIBER offers for Sc

yENEE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale pri-
vately, the farm upon which he resides, con-
tanning 268 ACRES, situate five miles West of
Stanton two miles from the village of West
View and one and q half miles from the Central
Railroad There are 160 acres in cultivation, and
the remainder in good timber. The land is of
fine quality and the improvements excellent, hav-
ing good dwelling house, barn, and other nee
essary buildings.
He also offers for sale another tract containing
90 acres, lying within mile of the other. The
Central Railroad runs through this tract 1t has
60 acres cleared, the balance in timber. 1t is in
good condition. He will sell the two together or
separately. 81 j. A. DAVIDSON, -
aug 28-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

The President in his Peace Proclamation,
could not yet order the entire Withdrawal of
military force from Texas That State is so far
off, and is so likely to be subject to troubles
arising on the Mexican border, that it could not
now be safely done But the entire policy in
augurated by President johnson looks to peace,
order, tranquility, and civil authority through
out the United States
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-08-28

H AEORAHIA FAMILY SCHOOL,
IN The next session of this school will COM
mence on Monday, the LIST of October and close
on the Both of the following June.
For terms and other particulars apply to
Mrs HANSON, or
Miss SHEFFEY
aug 28-2t Stanton, Va.
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The True Policy.

The people OF the South are reduced to the
alternative OF choosing between the policy of
President johnson as embodied in the Phila-
delphia platform, and that of Thaddeus Stevens
as exhibited by the last Congress. For, in the
language of the Baltimore Gazette, it is mani
fest that the South has, at present, nothing to
expect but the Inauguration of the Congressional
Or the Presidential policy The one, in def
ance of the Constitution and the rights of the
people, looks to the disfranohisement of thou
sands of the whites and the enfranchisement of
the blacks In the South, and to the establish
ment of such Government Bureaux in that sec
ton as will enable Northern radicals to rule and
represent it. The other contemplates the re-
storation of the Constitution, the instant recog-
milton OF the clear rights of the Southern peo-
pie, and opens way that leads clearly and
quickly towards order, law and civil liberty
Now, we have changed none of our convictions
concerning the cause or the conduct Of the war,
nor have we altered any Of the deliberate opin-
ions we have formed in reference to many in
dividuals of whom not a few were in the Phil
adelphia Convention. Nor is it necessary that
we, or any other Southern man, should make
any retraction OF apology before he can consis-
tently and honestly labor for the success Of the
work which that Convention has inaugurated.
We live in new time and are confronted with
new issues, and nothing short of madness could
now prevent the South and the Democratic
party from doing their uttermost to secure a
speedy and overwhelming triumph for the can
didates who stand on the Philadelphia plat
form.