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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
Virginia Sentiment.

While no definite shape has yet been given
to Virginian politics In the matter Of party or
ganization, it must be evident to all observant
minds that great change has taken place, and
is still in progress, in the opinions and feelings
of our people. Newspapers that were violent
and uncompromising but few weeks ago, and
struggled fercely, almost frantically, against the
acceptance by the public of the practical ideas
and suggestions put forth by the Wing, have
stances they are silent, In Others much abated,
and in others still, appear to have become con-
WINGED of error Richmond Wing.
This is decidedly cool in our respected con-
temporary The practical IDEAS put forth
by the Wing were to the effect that the people
of Virginia should abandon altogether old and
true friends and support for all positions OF
honor and trust such men as Peirpoint and
Stearns. These were to be put in front, while
the true and honored men Of Virginia, were to
be hid away in the closets and garrets, for fear
of Radical Indignation. The people of the
State were also loudly called on by the Wing to
of adopting negro platforms and protesting an
extra amount of loyalty and love for the military
bills, and all that sort of thing. In short, the
Wing was regarded everywhere, North and
South, as fast becoming the organ of the Re
publican party in Virginia, and it was denoun-
ced by the best of its old friends. The people,
however. have steadily refused to side with ii
in its course-have refused to adopt its negro
platform-have refused to sing peans to its ia
vorite samples of true loyalty, and have gone
on in their quiet way to submit to the laws anc
obey the military that is put over them. LII
this view of the case, the Wing now steps for
ward and claims that the people have adopted
its views and practical ideas and abandoned
| their Hnrrors i'' This is cool decidedly cool
sued thus far, and intend to pursue to the end
precisely the course which common sense ant
common necessity compels them to pursue, anc
the attempt of the Wing to seduce and scare
them into the arms of small class Of treacher
Gus demagogues and mountebanks has signal,
failed .-Lmchbawq Repubhcon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

1.-THE EMPIRE IS PEACE. 1T appears that
the Emperor Napoleon belongs the credit of
suggesting the London Conference, which has
SO happily settled the Luxembourg. question.
Finding that, in spite of his pacific intentions,
France and Prussia were rapidly drifting into
war, his Majesty sent for Lord ,Cowley, the
British Minister at Paris, and explained to him
his policy, at the same time making known his
anxiety to avoid hostilities. The Emperor added
that France THAT is to say HIMSELF sought no
aggrandizement, and stood merely on the
ground Of right in demanding that Prussia
Should evacuate a territory which she had no
right to occupy; that France would acquiesce
in any arrangement based on naturalization
even if the Grand Duchy were annexed to Bel
GUM, or erected into an independent State
On this hint Lord Cowley acted, and the result
was the proposal of the conference by the Brit
ish Government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
Meeting at WYtheYille. Va.

On Monday the 18th inst, (Court-day), a
meeting of the citizens of Wythe county was
held at the Court House of that county. A
series of resolutions was adopted, and the meet
ing was addressed by Hon. Waller r. Staples,
of Montgomery county, Capt McDougal of the
Freedmen's Bureau, and Fayette Washington,
a colored man Of Wytheville. None Of the
speakers thought that there was the least dan
ger of confscation.
Mr.. Staples said:
HE did not believe there was any danger to
be apprehended of this kind but few persons
even at the North could be found to favor a
measure so harsh and unjust 1t could COM
mand the support of only a few fanatics. He
believed that great majority Of even the Re-
publican party would oppose it. 1t was bug
bear, intended for and used by designing per-
sons to frighten weak minded men and timid
old ladies, and a seductive morsel thrown out
to catch the votes of freedmen.
Capt. McDougal said
Though differing from Mr.. Staples in some
minor points, he concurred with him in the
main, and especially in regard to confscation.
Upon this subject he took occasion to inform
the freedmen present, that if any man or party
of men had been promising them lands, to be
acquired in this way, they were misleading and
deluding Them
Fayette Washington (colored) said:
''He expected nothing from confscation and
agreed with the previous speakers, that there
was no prospect of the adoption of such meas
| ure /; and even if there should be-, the colored
people would not, in his opinion, be benefited
by it. In that event the land would be either
divided among the white soldiers of the Federal
army, or sold to pay the debt; and if any of his
colored friends had money to invest, they could
even now buy as much land in the South as
they needed. He closed by warning his breth-
rem against the men who were now PROCESSING
to be their peculiar friends seeking to use them
for the purpose of getting Office and power in
the Southern States; positions which men Of
their own color 1.-THE whites) were never willing
to confer on them :"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
the Valley Railroad

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
Valley Railroad was held at the Courthouse
on Monday. May 81, 1867.
On motion of General Echols, DIR. Graham,
of Rockbridge, was called to the Chair, and
Capt Jed Hotchkiss, of Staunton, appointed
Secretary.
Col. nj. G.. Hartman then submitted his re-
port as President of the Company, which, on
motion of Boliver Christian, ESQ.,, was referred
to Committee of five to be appointed by the
Chair. Messrs. Christian, Yost, Echols, Ell.
M. Bell and j. Wayt Bell were named as the
Committee
While this Committee was preparing it's re-
port on motion, the Secretary read to the
meeting the report of James L. Randolph, Chief
Engineer of the Bait & o. r. r.. on the Survey
made under his direction for the v r. r. Com
pany. ~1
The Committee to whom the report of the
President was referred, have had the same I'M
der consideration, and respectfully recommend
that the same be approved and accepted.
That authority be given as asked, as the
President and Directors may think best.
That the amendments of the Charter made
at the last session of the Legislature be accept
ed.
Respectfully, Submitted,
B. CHRISTIAN,
JOHN ECHOLS,
Ell. NJ. BELL,
S. NJ. YOST,
]. WAYT BELL.
On motion the report of the Committee was
received and unanimously adopted.
Major 5. NJ. YoSt moved that the present of.
ficers Of the '. r. R. Co. be reelected, this
motion was seconded and unanimously carried.
Col NJ 6. Hartman then made some remarks
| upon the present prospects of the road and
gave his reasons for anticipating it's early COM
| pletion.
Bolivar Christian, ESQ.,, made some remarks
| upon what had been accomplished, and com.
plimented the President for his successful man
| agement In securing charters and amendments
| for the ultimate benefit of the Valley Railroad.
| Mr.. Patton, of Rockbridge, made some re-
marks, saying that his county had complied with
every requisition that had been made upon it.
| 1t had been asked to subscribe certain amount
OF stock by its citizens, and it had furnished it
| to subscribe 800, 900 as a Company, and it had
| subscribed it, and now it was ready to do more
| it necessary He claimed that Rockbridge was
| the banner county In this movement and only
| asked that other counties should follow her
| leadership.
On motion of Col. Allan the following reso.
| luton was adopted: =
| ReSolved, That the President and Directors
OF the Valley Railroad be requested to ask the
| County Courts of the different counties through
| which the Road passes to submit the question
| to the people of said counties, whether they
will pay the State taxes on said Road when
completed?'
On motion of Mr.. Patton the meeting adjourn
| ed sane die.
j. A. GRAHAM, President.
JED. HoTcHKIss, Sec'y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
We hardly know whether pleasantly or pa
thos predominates in this clever jeu de spirit from
the Nashville Gazette:

| We hardly know whether pleasantly or pa
thos predominates in this clever jeu de- spirit from
| the Nashville Gazette:
In Washington City, District of Columbia,
on Monday, May Is, 1867, of paralysis Co.
| lumbia Liberty, after severe and protracted
illness Of seven tedious years.
| The deceased was born In l776, Of a poor but
respectable couple-Honesty and Patriotism
The first seven years of her life were struggle
| with misery, even as were the closing seven
But she grew up beautiful lass, and made her
''entree' into society in 1887, winning the ad-
miration of friends and the jealousy of rivals
At an early age she formed tender attach
ment for Principle. A happy union followed,
and in the course of events numerous Off
spring rose up to bless her. The duties of ma
ternity, however, did not detract from her beau
ty, and as she advanced in years she seemed to
increase in loneliness Devoting herself exclu-
| sively to the care Of her numerous family, and
sure of the ever enduring love of her only
spouse, the future lay before her bright as the
vision of beatitude.
But alas for human frailty In an evil hour,
elderly matron though she was, she listened to
the honeyed words of an unprincipled young
fellow named Radicasm, not yet out Of his
teens. She resisted his advances for a while,
but in November, 1860, lost to all sense of wo-
manly dignity, she abandoned the partner Of
her youth and took up with this young scape
grace. This fauc pas created a lamentable dis
turbance in her previously happy family
Eleven Of her most loving children refused tc
live with their young step-father and sought fol
themselves other homes. For this piece Of con
tumacy the wicked step-father disinherited ter
Of them, and dragging the eleventh back to, the
old homestead, he inflicted on her untold bar
barities and outrages.
The poor old mother, heart broken by the
disgrace of her household, was struck with pa
ralysis, and has been bedridden for severa
years. The physicians who attended her were
chosen by her unprincipled husband, and the
public opinion is that they were employed tt
kill instead of cure, as the old lady was an OBJ
stacle to his ambitious designs on her property
and that of her children. Last Monday, aftel
unheard Of suffering and anguish, she breatheG
her last
Can this be death there's bloom upon her cheek
4 But now l see it is no living hue
| But strange hectic-like tn unnatural red
| Which Autumn plants upon the persisted leaf,
| 1t is the same! 0 God that I should live
| 70 look upon the samei
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
Hot Springs.

The Hot Springs, of Bath county, fifteen
miles from Millboro depot, on the Central rail-
road, are amongst the most celebrated of cura-
tive waters. They are fitted up at great ex-
pense to the present proprietors; everywhere
seeming to be entirely renovated and dressed
anew One Of the Hot's patients, after being
snatched from deaths door and restored to
health, could not present a greater improve
ment in appearance.
The Hot Springs are about the most power
full alternative agent known amongst mineral
waters. In rheumatism, govt, neuralgia, gra-
vel. liver complaints, and the whole family of
kindred diseases, the achievements Of the Hot
Springs are miraculous. 1t is one Of the oldest
of all the resorts for health in the State; and
none have been more sought for the relief of
chronic cases. 1t is, nevertheless, bountifully
supplied with resources for pleasure and relax
alton from labor and business. The scenery,
the temperature, the pure and inspiring atmos-
phere, all contribute to that sort ofinvigorating
repose and delight which so rapidly restore the
physical energies and inspire man with new
life and spirit for the labors of his vocation.
Our friend, Colonel McClung, now grown
gray in serving the public, will be manager of
the Hot His very name brings up visions of
good cheer and hospitable and obliging atten-
tons, so agreeable to the traveller while enjoy
ing mime ease and mine inn." He makes
everything cheerful, and the very exercise of
his authority is SO graceful and pleasant that
the servants delight to obey him. In mercy to
travellers, may he live thousand years, and
may we survive him merely to write his obitu-
ary So good a fellow ought to have first
rate eulogy after the last act Of his life.
The Hot is the place for the sick and the
wel-for the former, there is health-giving wa
ters and the most delicate and considerate at
tentions; for the latter, good fare cheerful COM
pany, fine music, amusements, ETC., etc., to con-
firm their health and increase their energies
Did you ever eat mutton at the Hot? If not,
it is worth trip for that alone.-Ric7maond
Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

THE FAMILY CIRcLE-If there be any bond
in life which ought to be sacredly guarded from
everything that can put it in peril, it is that
which unites the members Of family. If
there be spot upon earth from which discord
and strife should be banished it is the Preside.
There center the fondest hopes and the most
tender affections. How lovely the spectacle
presented by that family which is governed by
the right spirit Each strives to avoid giving
ofense, and is studiously considerate Of the 9th
er's happiness. Sweet. loving dispositions are
cultivated by all, and each tries to surpass the
other in his efforts for the common harmony
Each heart CLOVIS with love, and the benedic-
ton of heavenly peace seems to abide upon
that dwelling with such power that no black
fend of passion dare rear his head within it
Who would not realize this lovely picture? 1t
mag be realized by all who employ the ;ap-
pointed means. Let the precepts of the Cos,
pei be applied as they are designed to be, and
they will be found to shed holy h charm Go5 upon ds
signed it should be, the most heaven-like scene
on earth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

Cory O'Lanus has experienced an attack Of
spring fever. He describes the symptoms as
follows:
Did you ever catch the spring fever?
1t has caught me slightly, and [ think of re-
porting myself to the board of Health as case
for quarantine
If they would send me somewhere for week
or two where [ would have nothing to do and
no board to pay, think [ should feel better
The symptoms of spring fever are vigorous
inclination to do nothing.
You feel as though you could stand any guam.
tity of repose.
The spring fever is bad complaint when
you haven't time to attend to it,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
Gnnd Feelings.

We know blunt old fellow who some times
hits the nail on the head more aptly than phi
losophers. He once heard man praised fol-
good feelings" Everybody joined, and said
the man was possessed of excellent feelings.
'What has he done?' asked the old genius.
''He is possessed of the most benevolent feel
ings,'' was the reply.
7'What has he done?" cried the old fellow
again.
By this time the company thought it neces-
sary to show some Of his favorite doings. They
began to cast about in their minds; but the old
man still shouted: "What has he done o.
They owned they could not name anything In
particular.
EYES," answered the cynic, ''you say that
he is a man that has good feelings. Now, gen.
tlemen, let me tell you that there are people In
this world who get good name simply on ac
count of their feelings. You can't tell one gen.
erous action they ever performed in their lives
but they can look and talk most benevolently.
[ know man In this town that you would all
call surly, rough, and unamiable man, and
yet he has done more acts of kindness in this
country than all Of you put together. You
may judge peoples feelings by their actions"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

Mr. Jones met Mr.. Smith as he. was going
on board steamer on the Mississippi, and
asked, (Which way, Smith, up or down p
'"That depends upon circumstances, remarked
the latter; eff get berth over the boiler, |
shall probably 90 up; if in the cabin, down."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

Gen. G. gave his black man, Sawney, funds
and PERMISSION to get quarter worth of zool-
ogy at a menagerie, at the same time limiting
to him the striking affinity between the Simia
and the negro races. Our sable friend soon
found himself under the canvas, and brought
up in front of sedate-looking baboon, and eye
ing athe hipo-quadruped closely, soliloquized
thus: Folks, sure's yer born; feet, hands,
bad looking countenance, just the niger gettin'
OLD, reckon" Then, as if seized with bright
idea, he extended his hand with a general
Southern 'How dye do, uncle p The uncle
clasped the negro hand and shook it long and
cordially Sawney then piled his new acquain-
lance with interrogations, but eliciting no re-
Plies beyond knowing shake Of the head, or
merry twinkle of the eye, 1.-THE ape was prob
ably medltatlng the best way of breaking the
d{arkeys nose, he concluded that the ape was
bound to keep non-committal, and looking eau
tiously around chuckled out, HE, he, We too
sharp for them, old Teller; keep dark if ye'd
jest speak one word of English, white man have
hoe IN your hand in less than two minutes"
humane lady in the West of Ohio, during
the rush OF contrabands thither, took pity on a
poor ragged boy OF decidedly dark complexion,
and gave him home in her family After be-
ing. decently clothed, Jack was happy, and soon
as tat as a prize pig. The good woman was
pleased with her success, and all went on swim
mingly till one day she heard him use the name
OF the Lord IN anything but reverent manner.
Calling Jack to her, she proceeded to lecture
him upon the enormity of the deed, telling him
he would certainly go to Tophet unless he stop.
ped swearing. 0''p
What kind oh place am dat?''
1T Is a lake of fire and birthstone"
'FIar and brlmstun, missus pig
Yes, and you will be put into it and burned
forever and ever s.'l
But poor Jack burned all up, missus p
No. you won't you will keep burning and
never be consumed. -
But never could stand it."
You will have to stand it, replied the lady,
somewhat at loss for words to make him un-
derstand her meaning.
'Well, replied the juvenile contraband, eff
l can only stand it, missus, l don care damn
for hell-far or brimstun eder.'' -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

The co-partnership between Col. Chas. T. o. :
Ferrall and myself by which the Virginia and
American Hotels were united and managed joint
~ has been dissolved by mutual consent, and the
Virginia Hotel is now under my sole and exclu-
sive control
This large and popular Hotel has been
.a Remodeled, Painted and Raperel
in the best style and furnished with
NEW and ELEGANT FURNITURE,
and possesses every modern improvement for the
comfort of guests, and kept in style not sur
passed by any Hotel in the State.
The accommodations of no Hotel shall be satpe-
rior to this! ~. Il
The Adams Express Office and fine Billiard
Saloon are in this building, and good Livery
Stable is connected with the Hotel.
STAGES on the various lines will take passen-
gers to this Hotel and call for them when they
wish to leave.
Omnibuses to and from the Depot free!
Mg~ Connection with all Trains leaving town
guaranteed.
Having had twelve years experience as Hotel
Keeper, trust, with moderate charges and lib
eral policy to maintain the favorable reputation
of the ''Old Virginia Hotel" My best efforts are
pledged to secure every comfort for my guests
and respectfully ask the support of friends and
the public generally.
Feb 19-tf GEO. L. PEYTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

On Wednesday night last, Mrs. Susan Green,
wife of Mr. J. w. Green of Richmond. COM
mitted suicide by jumping into a well. About
two weeks before, she had given birth to twins.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

The use of tobacco has been prescribed by the
Vermont Methodist Conference. Hereafter nc
person addicted to the habit will be admitted to
membership.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

Miss Thompson.-I have been to get Miss
Bangum's last new novel. The last one was
und out Afterwards Ws the s was 'TH LIVING e that
was bigamy, you know Well, after the most
heart-rending suffering, she is enabled to marry
a splendid fellow, for the other two chaps die
A rich relative dies just at the last, and leaves
her large fortune IF this is as good, I will
sit up all night to finish it.
Miss Jones. do and then lend it to
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

Hon. Benz. Wood, proprietor of the New
York Sunday News, announces in his issue of
May 9Th, that the great English novelist-Mr:
Charles Dickens-will contribute an original
story written expressly for the Sunday News
Terms Of the News So. per annum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
Re0dy Made Clothing.
EMPORIUM OF FASHION!

G. MANDELBAUM,
New Street. Staunton, Virginia,
has received and is daily receiving, large lot Of
SPRING s. SUMNER CLOTHING,
including boys suits, assorted Sizes
Also large and varied assortment of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
consisting in part of
Boots, Shirts, Trunks,
Shoes, Linen Collars, Valises,
Hats, Paper do, Umbrellas,
Caps, do cuffs, and Carpet Bags.
AS our Clothing is manufactured at our
Baltimore House,
from first class material, made expressly for oar
retail trade, and NOT for A@ctiom purposes, and,
as we SAGE the enormous profit paid to Northern
merchants WE CAN and WILL sell mach
cheaper than any other house in the Valley.
We tender our heartfelt thanks for past favors,
and extend to all polite and cordial invitation
to give us call, when anything in our line is
needed. Our motto is ever,
First in Fashion and Cheapest in Price.
slf G. MANDELBAUM.
ap9-tf j. w. NEWTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

The recent marriage Of Mr.. Day with Miss
Field presents this singular anomaly, that at
though be gained the field, she won the dag.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

Love of fattery, in most men, proceeds from
the mean opinion they have Of themselves; in
women from the contrary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

The chameleon, who is said to feed upor
nothing but air, has of all animals the nimbles
tongue oejrea-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

MANN S. VALENTINE, p. A. FRANKLIN,
of concern of formerly with
Valentine s. Son. Elicit s. Drewry
VALENTINE & FRANKLIN.
RICHMOND, VA,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
FANCY GOODS
NOTIONS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, &C.,
ask the attention of the trade to the large and va
ried stock of goods kept by us, (which is being
constantly replenshed) of all the staples and nov
elites peculiar to our line of business.
our facilities for buying are the same with the
Jobber farther North, and that our desire to re-
new and foster a trade once to our mutual advan-
tage is quite equal to his.
We glue to Orders oar personal attention.
| VALENTINE s. FRANKLIN,
may21-6m 1908 Main street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

Husbands are said to be cowcatchers prefxed
to family trains
Wives-Richly laden crafts, struggled thro'
life under the guise of fuss and feathers.
Young Genteman-Creature of circumstan-
ces and occasion, compounded of the scraps and
scum of society.
Young Delicacies compounded of SUI
gar, salt, and sawdust, and seasoned with the
driblets Of fashion.