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New-York tribune., 1867-07-31
DUEL BETWEEN TWO RIVALS.

A correspondent of The Louisiana Courier,
writing from weby, Kentucky, gives the following par
ticulars OF a fatal occurrence In that village;
Iittleton Wells and Sanford Il. Roberts were 00th
young men OF ptlonabe character ana occupying
snyinhle postons in society, Wells was aoout ~
wears old and Roberts probably two years MS senior
he former was our Deputy Postmaster while the latter
Nas clerk In the store Roth StrOther FOR some time
hath had been paying marked attention TO an ihlpe
and beautiful Young lady OF the neighDorlooc whose
name withhold for obvious reasons, ana untlI witnih
,Ih mast were generous rivals their relations toward
aach ofier beinC upon the most friendly foOtnR some
three or our weeks ago Wells visited the young ady ana
made n formal proposal for her hand HIS proposlt,oh
ISos respectfuly but firmly declined, ana upon MS
rrcssino her for her reason Tor her uecnnauon
hs ,ndiscnetly Informed him that she had Already &C
saoted n similar proposal from young Roberts; Wens
~ rho house mounted his horse and returned 70 the
yi,pe He first TO the Post Oiice ana armed M
cf With pistol and then sought his suceessfu rival az
The store sre an alteration ensued which would nave
bad bloody termination had not bystanders lnterered
and mt an end 20 the dculty. From than time until
atiay they were strangers TO eaeh other On that
day they both attended picnic, Roberts being accom-
6y his fdncee "A asWells saw them together
he seemed 10 be mbued with the very spirit or insanity
Hnproaching thcm he grossly insuted Roberts In the
OF the whole assembly The insulted man sprang
h MA feet aud started toward his nsuter evidently TO
resent tho insult when gentlemen present prevented
n collision Roberts and his fair companion, at
tho earnest solicitation of tho latter, mnledi-
otceft the ground and repaired TO her home, where
"he earng difficulty between the parties endeayOred
60 pcrsuado him spend the night In that she failed
New-York tribune., 1867-07-31
bu. succeeded In extracting promise from him that b.

but succeeded In extracting promise from him that he
would not return 70 the pionlc ground Reaching the
village and broodng over the gross outrage that had
been put upon him, he went to his room and penned
challenge TO mortal combat which he insted 10 friend
TO be delivered into the bands Of Wells THIS mission
accomplished that night Next morning friend OF the
challenged party called upon the friend OF Roberta 20
range the prellmnaries. This accomplished.
meadow about ono milo east Of town, at daylight.
At the spno.,ed time the proeDSis sS1 ecaoSs a
on the chosen ground. The principals placodten
Ieet apart with instructions to fire betweon The words
"one and three" and then advance airing as hsy AL
vanccd such being the terms insisted upon by the chs
engee and not rejected By the challenger AZ the word
Wells fell dead pierced through tie brain his adver.
sarys ball Roberts received his opponents bullet In the
center Of the breast passing through his bod og.
Ing under the skin Just 70 the left Of the spine Al the
that the physicians say he cannot live possib as
an hour.
New-York tribune., 1867-07-31

A new paper on the Cooperative plan Is 70 %
started in Cleveland ohic and VIII be called fhe f"~
One thousand dollar Confederate bonds are
used for ne wspaper wrappers In Texas
Another counterfsiter, named Samuel stew as'.
art confined IN the Eastern Pententiary' fmiaueP
has been pardoned by the President.
Gen. Sheridan is at present sojourning at ~. ~.
residence Of the Hon. Ehingham Lawrence, some a. "
below New Orleans. on the right bank OF the river
Gen. Beauregard has been elected Vice. Pres
sociation.
MFR. Foster Doyle, well known as an oars,
man died on Friday OF quick consumption, occasioBea
bys cold contracted ut tho CharlestowD Mass. race
June IL.
Secretary Stanton has been petitioned by the
citizens Of Memphis hand 10 the military autnc
ties Gen. Albert Pike the editor Of Ths Appeal OF u
city, violent Rebel sheet.
Brevet Major-Gen Lorenzo Thomas, Adla'
tantenera ofthe army arrived az Brownsville, icis
on the 10th. Gen. Thomas Is tour through the COW
try inspecting hospitals and the burial places OF the ar
eral soldiers and he visits the border with that ena
view. =,
The Committee of the Councils OF Phllade'
pha who have been investigating the conduct OF
Barnes one OF their number and Alderman mcsinho[s -
account OF their partlclpat In a nrenans riot vs.
rendy 10 report on Saturday, but the DeuocrNie Va
beers Of Councils stayed away and quorum eoud "
got together. Ia
The Japanese in Paris have taught the eooss e.ss
at the Grand Hotel bow 20 "hake" Ice creams ,c1
yonr ice as hard as possible, wrap 10 quickly IN IN
thin crust Of pastry and put II In the oven The 10
will be baked before tho ice melts for the pAss
good non conductor of heat serve hot ana you ~
| Joy the pleasure Of eating not pastry ana nec''
| tho sano tims .... ~. .....-s5.a
New-York tribune., 1867-07-31
rIRE-ExcTEMENT AT THE HOTELS.
Fro~ Our Special Correspondent

SARATOGA SPRINGS, July 20, 1861
Fire! Fire! There is a nice sound 10
break the quiet of ones Sunday slumbers-thOse first
Ulumbers so essential to the heathful digestion of
the sermons that one has taken during the day..
The hour was 12-the midnight bell had peaied-
aud so had /. Your correspondent recumbed, like
Abou Ben Adhem. peacefully on his laurels-for on
Sunday make it a rule never to trot out my bays.
Ehe voice Of 10000 cats in and on the air, but
needed them not. Something weightier was On my
mind. DIR. Cuyler had preached in the morning from
The text. "AEfoolish son is the heaviness Of his
mother" looking directly at me. If he meant me,
certainly no was mistaken in the son. am not the
Fat Boy Of Barnums and when sounded my first
chaienge-cry in this great ring of ours certainly
was. if the testimony of the sympathiz-
ing matrons who oHiciated as bOttle-holders
on the occasion be entitled to credit
entered and counted as alght-weght But all that
Is neither here nor there. As already remarked the
hour IL. and was awakened from deep dream
Of peaee-a piece of Dr. Cuylers mind-by the cry of
fire. and the shufliDg OF many feet in the hall Open
ing tho door loOkedOut The hall was full Of ladies'
and
Well. give me a breathing spell Let me collect
my scattered hts-porcuplne-like let me order
and array my confused quill. IL has fallen to my
fortune 20 chronicle the dress OF nearly all the ladies
pf the Union at the different balls and hops. Never
before was at Is loss. With muslin and SlOire an
GqNc my pen is familiar but how shall deal with
fLIs more primitive stuff What shall say of this
hop-impromptu and formal, but decidedly the live
lest hop Of the Seasoni 10 tell ybat was
10 tell what was not-ah, there's tho rub.
have not time for the narrative nor have you space
Tor accommodation. Not one of tho ladies wore
her hair Oeped. There were no bGSqa0s-all were
discount criDoline not. You looked in vain for
ti,o0ns-fuGS abOunded but without tha aHst0mary
New-York tribune., 1867-07-31
THE BOSTON WINE CASES.

Samuel A. Way, the Boston broker who has
been frequently charged with receiving bribes and exto
ing large Of money from the Messrs Williams Of that
city for his services In helping them settle their dou
ties with the Government and Collector Goodrich IN rea
tion to the fraudulent importation OF sherry wine and
champagne, has published lengthy explanation Of his
course and denial OF all the accusations. Mr. Way has
been absent In Europe for nearly two years, and
mences his statement by several why ho has not
made his disclosures before and why he does The
wiamses and their friends, Mr. Way says have accused
him OF bribery and circulated other ISLANDERS 10 his in
Jury but In bis defense he denies the charges from
last or that he ever received any money other
pensaon for his services, two
and sometimes bitter spirit and Its whole annus is thus
condensed by It's author: "They (the Messrs. Wiamsl
have been falsifyiDg In many things which II Ia din
cult 10 contradict by direct evidence aud
Ia incumbent upon to show that they are SO corrupt
and unreliable that anything they have said Is not
worthy OF credit. Mr. Way asserts that the Wamses
repeatedly offered him money by the Thousands both for
himself and to brbe Custom House officers with and pro-
fessed the greatest and most lasting indebtedness him
for his guanimOus assistance, by which they were
spared much trouble aud litigation The document IA
mainly interesting showing the way in which the Gov
ernment sometimes gets cheated by dishonest importers
and the difficulty atendngithe collection of Its honest
dues The frauds Of the Messrs Williams amounted TO
over 5000 O0 yet through the manpuatons and ntrgues
OF Mr. Way and two Others they settled for
sl25 OOO knowing that IL the Government carried case
into the Courts, no jury would ever agree against them,
New-York tribune., 1867-07-31

CONFIDENCE GAME IN HAvEN.-Thers
has been on the streets few days. what has the s
of version OF account of one Of the larse
and shrewdest confidence games that has ever been
played In the city The facts they came to our ears
and In the main we think they are right-are these,
Omlttng names and locations Last Winter widow
lady having an only daughter and who then keep.
ing fashionable boarding house. gave outsthe repert
that her daughter had had left her by gentleman wfo
had taken fancy to her when chlld large fortune
the money was TO be paid in months sne
received the congratulations Of her friends and ,im.
mediatoly gave up keeping boarders. The story
spread rpdy and gave the lady alost unlimited credit
at all Of stores She improved this condition Of affairs
and largely OF dresses jewery and ali things
necessary 10 indicate that she lady OF wealth Of
some she borrowed money freely. Finally, she pur'
chased $4,000 house and took possession. and was 10
pay the rst nstament last week The title deeds were
out everything ready the day came. the MAI
called for his money when the lady him thai ne
agent who was coming with $4,000 the frst lnsia
ment of the fortune had lost the money IN Newror.n
some way by,theft orother Ths has led we UNDER
stand 10 little examination into the truth OF the repo
about the fortune and the result Is, we learn tha ~
ascertaned no fortune was left the daughter, ana hs
her mother had been playing huge game OF confidence
on tho community. lNew-hs'eh Noui'o'' "'A
New-York tribune., 1867-07-31
Mr.. Elias Howe, jr., lies ct the point of death

Mr. Elias Howe, jr, lies ct the point Of death
of his residence in Bridgeport Conn He Is attended by
his family physician from Brooklyn. and Dr. Hubbard of
Bridgeport They pronounce his malady Brights dis
ease. His attorney, Mr. Giles, on Monday Informed him
that his physicians could not give hope Of his surviving
beyond two or three days
Capt. Samuel Adams, says The Springfield
Ul) Journal whoshas been prominent In opening up the
Colorado River and has been attempting TO get authority
TO organize small expedition, has at last received such
assurances, In official and Congressional circles, as to
justify him In making all preparations TO full survey
and he will start at for San Francisco and thence TO
the present head Of navigation the Colorado. The en-
terprise regarded by all who understand 10 as one OF
very great Importance and n Is claimed that 10 viii give
wafer communication with the Pacific from points not
very remote from either Salt Lake or Denver. Tran
sportaton expenses OF the Government FOR posts MeW
Mexico and Arizona Will bo reduced nehrY onehRf IL TIE
river proves practical as Tar ~ claimed.
New-York tribune., 1867-07-31

Total cost OF land after being reclaimed. Sss, 80
When this tract OF 5000 acres Is fully and permanently
reclaimed Il win probably command ready sale ~ ne;
less than $500 per acre, and some well located iO VIZ
bring a much greater price. Estimating the ayetass
price at $500 Dor acre. tho total amount OF sales would Se
h OO0 deduct total cost S3s5 $50 showing net prom
Of ST. Ili20. Gen. Egbert L. Vlele - the EngfnecI-L
chief of the work As as he receives the report "
tho who made the surveys the work OF erecting
the dixie will commence.
New-York tribune., 1867-07-31
KENTUCKY.

HER INTERNAL WEALTH AND CURIOSiTIES--
CAMP DICK ROBINsON-BATTLE-GR GROUND OF
q PERRYyILLE, KY-THE GREAT MAMMOTH
CAVE THE BLUE GRASS REGION - Gov
BRAs1ETTE-HELM, THE REBEL CAHDl-
DATF-REBRL POLITICS IN KENTUCKY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-05
WASHINGTON COLLEGE. va.

General R. d. Lilley, who has been in this city
for some time soliciting contributions to the en-
dowment fund of Washington College, Lexing
ton, Va, is about visiting Kentucky for a shor
time on this business. He goes there fully au
thorized by the College, thoroughly Endorsed by
prominent citizens of Virginia and other States
and from an acquaintance with him we can mos
cordially commend him and his mission to the
people of Kentucky.
We copy the above from the Cincinnati Enqui
rer, and were pleased yesterday to meet Genera
Llley in this city. Certain of our citizens who
have heretofore interested themselves actively il
behalf of Washington College will cooperate
heartily with Gen. Llley. The enterprise is one
which commends itself strongly to all persons in
terested in the subject ofSouthern education, ant
we hope the call thus made will be met in a spir
it of liberaity worthy of the cause and worthy o
our State
Some handsome contributions have been mad
both in Ohio and Kentucky. But much is ye
needed to place this College upon the broad ane
permanent foundation which its officers desire fo
it.-LouisUiLye Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-05
Marriages.

On the 10th ultimo, by Rev. VIM Wade Mr.
JOSEPH H. CHUMBLEY to Miss ELLA III. SHE'LL,
all of Pulaski county.
At the residence Of Mrs: Ramerrs of Moorefeld,
by Rev. j. G. Dice, Mr.. JACOB EVANS to Miss
HANNAH EVANS, Of the Bean settlement
On the 2lst of Feb, by Rev. G. Beard, ROBERT
c. ALEXANDER to Miss MARY SUSAN JORDAN,
both Of this county.
On the 9th ult., at St. Francis Church, by the
Rev Father Farran, WIN. WHOLLY, of the Stone
wall Brigade to Miss HANNAH COLLINS, of this
place.
On the 21st of Feb, by Rev. J. E. Armstrong,
Mr. TIPrEN w. ALLEN, OF Shenandoah county
Va, to Mrs MARY b. PATTERSON, daughter of
the late Judson Mccoy, of this county.
On the 9Th day of January, 1867, in Harrison
county, West Va, by Rev. Mr.. Helmick, Mr..
n. K. CEASE of Staunton, to Miss HELEN L.
JOHNSON, recently of Holmes county, Miss.
By Rev. Horatio Thompson, D. D., at the res
dence Of the brides father, on the 2lst ult, Mr..
j. FRANK Heller to Miss PHEBE ANN Nc
Cormick daughter of Robert Mccormick, all of
Augusta.
On the 2Sth ult., by the same. near Old Proyi-
dence Church, JOHN DORSEY BALLEw to Miss
CATHARINE LOFTS, daughter of the late John
Lofts, Esq, all of Augusta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-05
srrRRENnER OF r. z. STOCK.

The justices of the Court of Rockingham coun
ty have unanimously agreed to instruct the rep
sentatives of the county, in the stockholders
meeting soon to convene in Alexandria, to sur
render Rockingham $4,000 worth of stock fol
the accomplishment ofthe proposed consolidation
of the Orange and Alexandria and Manassas CAP
Railroads On motion, the former representa-
tives of the county-Messrs. John G. Woodson
j. n. Liggett and Geo. Ell. Chrisman-were re
appointed to represent the wishes of the county
as indicated in the action of the Court
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-05
A Grand Epoch i'm Medicine.

DR.. Maggiel is the founder of new medical
system. The quantitarians whose vast internal
doses enfeeble the stomach and paralyze the bow
els and with whose external remedies the ulcera-
ted and eruptive surfaces of the skin are deluged
in vain must give place to the man who restores
his health and appetite with from one to three
harmless pills, and cures the most virulent and
scrofulous disorders with from one to three boxes
of his matchess salve.
DR.. Maggiels Pills and Salve have ushered in
new medical era. No more nauseating ava
lanches Of drastic drugs need be poured down
sick peoples throats. One of Maggiels Pills rec,
titles the disordered condition of the stomach and
liver, cleanses the head and restores the nerves
in space of time short enough to be almost
classed as marvellous.
In fact Maggiels Bilious, Dyspeptic and Diar-
rhea Pills cure where all others fail While for
Burns, Scalds, Chilblains, Cuts, and all abra-
sions of the skim MaggiePs Salve is infallible.
CAUTION Purchase none without the name
of j. HAYDOCK on the wrapper, Proprietor,
and the trade mark, j. MAGGIEL NJ. D. Sold
by all Druggists Is cents per box and j. HAY
DOCK, Proprietor, New York. feb 10 ly.
DR.. n Wayt & Bro. Agents, Main st. Staun-
ton Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-05
HISTORY OF THE CAMPAIGN OF CHANCEL
LnRSVII.LE

This is the title of new publication about to
be issued by D. Van Nostrand, 1872 Broadway,
New York 1t is the production of Captain Jed,
Hotchkiss and Colonel William Allan, of Stone
wall Jackson's staff. The work contains de-
tailed account of all operations, from the battle
of Fredericksburg in 1862, to the close of the
campaign of Charlottesville in 1868. The ma
terials used are official reports and private cor
respondence Of officers of both armies with facts
which fell under the eyes Of the authors them
selves. The work is illustrated by five large maps,
very carefully prepared.
The price is five dollars, on receipt of which by
the publisher copy will be sent by mail free of
expense
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-05
FAIR AND DINNER,

We have several times called attention to the
fac that the Ladies' Memorial Association of this
place will hold Fair and give Dinner on the
4th Monday of this month to provide means to
prosecute the work on the Soldiers Cemetery
which the ladies have undertaken with such laud-
able spirit We hope that liberal contributions
will be sent in from all parts Of the county and
from adjoining counties. The contributions should
be deposited with Capt. Chas. Arnall at the Va.
Central r. r. Depot. We have been informed
that the Stage lines and R. r. will not charge for
contributions of provisions carried by them for
the benefit of the Fair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-05
souTEFBv ORPHANS, ASSOCIATION

Those who may wish to make a fortune easily
and in a short time, should purchase some tick
cts in the grand charitable lottery to be drawn IL
the Maryland Institute, Bait, on the 10th Of
April. at which time Grand charitable presen,
tation Concert will be given in aid of the South
ern Orphans Association incorporated by the
Legislature of Va January Both 1867, for the pur
pose of establishing at Richmond, Va, hom'
and school for the destitute orphans of deceased
Southern soldiers and sailors. Address L. L
Palmer s. Co., No. Is Holiday Street, Baltimore
For particulars see advertisement in this paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-05

I suggest that the answer to your Enigma of
Feb 18th is ''Nebuzar-adan"
captain OF THE GUARD"
For the Spectator
Mr.. EDITOR The following is the answer to
the enigma submitted by "Bible Reader in your
last issue.
l Nadab-2 Ezra-3 Berea-4 Ur-5 Zur-6
Arad-7 Rue-8 Arba-9 Derbe-l0 Ar-11 Nun.
The name, ''Nebuzar-adan. ALLIE.
I submit the following old, butingenous ENG
ma to the consideration of your readers.
My first is musical note-its NAME
Spelt backward or forward, will still be the same
My seconds a fruit whose botanical NAME
Spelt backward or forward, will still be the same
My third is legal TRANSCRIPTS name,
Spelt backward or forward, will still be same;
My forth is oft used as a feminine name,
Which spelt backward or forward, will still be the
same;
Ny fifth denotes silence-pray lind out its name,
Spelt backward or forward, twill still be the
same;
Ny whole will apply to a matronly dame,
Spelt backward or forward, twill still be the
same
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-05
ANnrHER ATTENPT TO ESCAPE.

The prisoner, Martin Fl. Lofts. who attempted
some time since to effect his escape by burning
through the floor Of his CELL, was about to make
his escape on Saturday night last, when it was
discovered by his fellow-prisoner. Alex. w.
Greaver, who made him desist. By means OF
knives and file furnished by his wife, concealed
between the soles of shoes presented to him by
her, Lofts had severed his hobbies and a bar OF
the window, and was about attaching rope by
which to effect his escape, when he was discov.
cred by Greaver. A fight ensued between these
prisoners, in which, we believe, both were consid
erably hurt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-05
PLAN OF DRAWING.

L
Duplicate numbers from l to 500, 600 are placed
in wheel; the LIST number (when drawn OUT,
draws the highest or first gift; the I'd number
(when drawn out,) the next highest, Or second
gift Sc, until the whole number is drawn
The distribution will take place after the Con-
cert, where 5000 persons can witness it. A COM
mittee will be chosen from the audience to take
charge of the same.
Ali agents and purchasers will be supplied with
correct list of the awards published
HOW TO OBTAIN TICKETS.
Tickets will be supplied to all Booksellers, Mu-
sic Dealers, Druggists, &c. where they can be
obtained at 81 each or in quantities at club rates.
Circulars containing full instructions and terms
to agents, will be mailed upon receipt of e stamp
for return postage.
Orders may be sent to u.s. inclosing the money
from 3 to $25 in a registered letter, stamp en-
closed, at our risk. Larger amounts by Post-of-
fee ORDER draft or express, at the following club
rates
tickets to one address. "a so
10 tickets to one address. ................. 9 90
20 tickets to address 10 90
so tickets to address. "A 90
The names ofthe agents will be published from
the central office.
Tickets will be supplied to agents at Is per cent
discount.
Under, and in pursuance of the provisions of
the Internal Revenue Law, His Honor the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue has, upon due
proof, granted permit to the Southern Orphans
Association to hold its Gift Concert exempt from
all charges, whether from the special tax or other
duty in respect to such Gift Concert.
This is a protection to all agents and exempts
them from any and all liability for license, tax or
otherwise.
This exemption is made upon the ground that
the proceeds of the sale of tickets for this concert
are to be devoted to charitable object and is
but another evidence Of the favor and considera-
ton with which our efforts have been constantly
met in nearly every direction.
REFERRING ES:
Lit Gen. G. T. BEAUREGARD, New Orleans
Mai Gen. I. 4. TRIMBLE, Baltimore.
Brig Gen. JEFF. THOMPSON, New Orleans
Mai. Gen S. B. BUcKNER, New Orleans
J. b. BEAN, NJ D., Baltimore.
I. BALDERsToN. M. d. Baltimore
j. S. MORROW, Publisher Baltimore
formerly of j. S. Morrow d Coz
J. f. NIMMo, s. Co. Baltimore.
c. NJ STIEFF, Baltimore.
c. MCKEEvER s Co, Baltimore.
All orders and communications should be adj
dressed to the Central Office.
L. T. PALMER s. CO.,
No. Is Holiday street, Baltimore
Mar 5-2m Managing Agetns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-05

Leonard Scott s. Co., New York, have repnb-
lished the January number Of the London Quar-
terly Review. The contents are :: Charles Lamb
and some of his compartment the Cholera con-
ference; books of Fiction for children; Crime in
the State of New York; the Weeks Republic in
Palermo; Game and the Game Laws; Ultra
Ritualism; Yankee Humor; English Democracy
and Irish Fenianism. Some Of these papers are
very able-and all Of them interesting