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ThOs. Jefferson and the Negro.

ThOs. Jefferson and the Negro.
Thos. Jefferson is quoted yet al
the father of the Democracy. The
question of impartial SURFACE is now
before the New York Constitutional
Convention, and the Democracy OF
that State, as in the other States, op-
pose it persistently and vehemently
A lady of Albany sent to the Conven-
tion, one day last week, an original
letter from Thos. Jefferson to Benja-
min Banneker, a negro astronomer
and mathematician of note i'm his day,
acknowledging the receipt of an al
manac compiled by him, which was
read to the great edification of the
Democratic members who were quot
ing Jefferson in opposition to the
measure. The letter read Us follows;
PHILADELPHIA, August so, 1871.
Sir-I thank you sincerely for your
letter and the Almanac it contained
Nobody wishes more than / do to
use such proofs as, you exhibit tina,
nature has given to our black breth,
rem talents equal to those of the 9th,
er colors of men, and that the ap.
pearance of the want of them is ow.
ing merely to the degraded condition
of their existence in Africa aud
America. can add with truth, that
no one wishes more ardently to see q
good system commenced for raising
the condition of their mind to what
it ought to be, as far as the imbecili.
ty OF their present existence and 9th,
er circumstances which cannot be
neglected will admit.
/ have taken the liberty to send
your Almanac to Monsieur de Cou-
dorcet, Secretary of the Academy OF
Science at Paris, and a member OF
the Philantroph:c Society, because
consider it a document to which your
whole color have right for their
justification against the doubts which
have been entertained of them.
am, with great esteem, dear sir,
your obedient, etc,
THOMAS JEFVrRsoy
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IHOMAS JEFFERS0N
To Mr.. B. Banneker.

The letter produced a sensation
Here was Jefferson asserting, in thu
face of the learned men who holt
that the negro is but a connecting
link between the man and the mon
key, that " our black brethren have
"talents equal to those of other col.
ors of men," and that the appearance
of inferiority was owing merely to
the degraded condition of their exis
tence in Africa and America w More
over this same Jefferson committed
himself in favor of negro suffrage In
expressing an ardent desire for the
commencing ofa system for elevatine
them!
The fact was also stated that Ban.
neker was invited, and took part with
the Maryland commissioners in set
ting off the District of Columbia, his
recognized ability overcoming their
dislike for the association. Yet, were
Bonneker, whose talents were recog-
nized by Thomas Jefferson, now liv-
ing, and citizen of Ohio, he would
not be allowed the privileges accord
to the meanest and most ignorant
white.
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THIRD BALLOT.

Hon. j. Z. 1AII WIS UtCIaTtU HUH-
mated.
Mr.. Corey, being present was call
ed upon to address the Convention,
which he did briefly. He accepted
the nomination, endorsed the plat
form adonted hy the. Convention and
pledged himself to labor faithfully
for the success of the party during
the coming campaign.
At the conclusion of Mr. Corey's
remarks, the Convention adjourned
sine die.
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GEO. w. SWEET, Proprietor.
PREPARED BY TEE

And dealers in Government Securities, Buy
and Sell Exchange on the principal cities Of
the United stater, Sell Revenue Stamps, Re
ceive Deposits on Liberal Terms subject TO
check at sight, CoIlecuops made throughout.
the county and rsmitted promptly.
F!ndlay, o. May 8, 1857. nsylonosl .sm
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No one having received thirty
four votes, the Convention proceeded
to the
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ported through the chairman, Col
NJ. r. Bradley. as follows:

POlSCd ShS ONA-
NJ. R. Bradley, as follows:
WHEREAS, The late rebellion has
demonstrated the fact that the vOlun-
teer soldiery is the bulwark of the
Nation, therefore,
Resolred, That the heroic conduct
Of our volunteer soldiers during the
late rebellion, needs no eulogy from
US, and that we will, as party, rem
der them and their widows and child
ren, our gratitude and support.
ResOlred, That we heartily approve
and adopt the reconstruction meas
ures of the thirty-ninth and fortieth
Congress, and we say to them, "Be
not weary in well doing"
Resolred, Tha. the conduct of Ma
jor General Phil. Sheridan, one oi
Ohio's bravest and most honOred
sons, in carrying out the reconstruc
tion measures of the thirty ninth and
fOrtieth Congress, meets with our un
qualified approval.
ResoiUed, That we approve of tht
platform adopted by the Republican
State Convention o: the 10Th of JUNE
last, and hereby place ourselves fully
and squarely on the just principle o
manhood suffrage.
The Committee on Central Com
mittee reported the following names
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sTAUNTON, VA, TUESDAY, APRIL %, 1867

prison. IF that be so, the mortality of South
ern prisoners in the North will be even greater
than that of the Federal prisonersi in the South
We used justly to proclaim in former times
! that ours was ''the land of the free and the
home of the brave" But, when one-half of
the country is shrouded in despotisln which
| now only finds parallel in Russian Poland
and when our generals and soldiers quietly per-
NIT that their former adversaries in arms shall
be treated worse than the Helots of old, brave
| soldiers though they may be-, who, when the
| forces and resources of both sections were more
| equal, have not seldom seen the backs OF our
best generals, not to speak of such as Butler
and consorts, then we may we'll question, wheth-
er the 'star-spangled banner still waves over
the land of the free or the home Of the brave I"
| A noble and brave soldier never permits his an
tagonist to be illuminated and trampled upon
after an honorable surrender Besides, not
withstanding the decision of the highest legal
tribunal in the land that military commissions
are unconstitutional; the earnest and able pro-
| testations of President johnson, and the sad
| results of military commissions, yet such mill
| tary commissions are again established by re-
cent legislation of Congress all over the suffer
ing and starving South.
History is just and, as Mr.. Lincoln used to
say, we cannot escape history Puritanical hy-
pocrisy, self-adulation, and selfglorifcaation
will not save those enemies Of liberty from their
just punishment.
Not even Christian burial of the remains of
Captain Wirz has been allowed by Secretary
Stanton. They still lie, side by sidewith those
of another and acknowledged victim of Military
Commissions, the unfortunate Mrs. Surratt, in
the yard of the former Jail in this city.
If anybody should desire to reply to this, [
politely beg that it may be done before the lst
of May next, as then shall leave the country
to return in the Fall. After that day letters will
reach me in care of the American Legation, or
Mr.. Benedetto Bolzani, Leipzig street, No. 3S,
Berlin, Prussia. 5aa
4tsa, II. LOUIS ScHADE,
Attorney at Law
1 WnsHan Ofou Anril 4th 1267 s
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Poetry.
Old Times.

That's beautiful song on the slumbrous air
That drifts through the valley of dreams;
1t comes from a cline where the, roses were,
And a tuneful heart and bright brown hair
That waved in the morning breeze.
Soft eyes of azure and eyes Of brown,
And snow-white forehead are there;
A glmmering cross and a glittering crown,
A thorny bed and a couch of down,
Lost hopes and leaflets of prayer
A rosy wreath in a dimpled hand,
ring and sighted VOW
Three golden links on a broken hand,
A tiny track on the snow. white stand,
A tear and stainless brow.
There's a tincture of grief in the beautiful song
That sobs on the slumbrous air,
And loneliness felt in the festive throng,
Sinks down in the soul as it trembles along.
We heard it first at the dawn of day,
And it mingled with matin chimes,
But years have distanced the beautiful lay,
And its melody loweth from far away,
And we call it now Old Times.
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Watches and JeaUeJ9'y.
MP @ H II A N T!!
LADIES and GENTLEM

n Nj II O h A + !!
LADIES and GENTLEMEN
contemplating marriage will do well by coming
in time to B. MAYNE'S JEWELRY STOKE,
as he has the finest and largest OF Jew
elry in Staunton. From much you can make a
selection that never fails to give satisfaction,
Also, in case of dimness of sight, he has large
assortment of .-
EYEGLASSES AND DSPECTACLES,
at 30 per cent cheaper than former prices.
Best Watch Crystals Is cents.
Watches and Clocks repaired and warranted
at moderate prices.
B. MAYNE, from 225 Regent ST., London,
now on Main street, Staunton, opposite Gabriel
Hirsh's Store. jan 22--3m
GTNHE OLD ESTABLISHED WATCH
| i and jewelers. Store, has been removed to
| the Virginia Hotel. A; A. CONE, successor to
]. w Meredith, would respectfully inform his
friends and the public generally, that he has re-
moved his store to the Virginia HOTEL next door
| to Ladies' Entrance, where he sprepared to keep
up its established reputation for good work.
Watches. Clocks, Jewelry, &c, repaired, and
all work guaranteed.
He respectfully solicits a continuance of the
liberal patronage heretofore stowed..-promising
satisfaction in all cases. june26-tf
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The Ugly Club of the University.

This now famous association held an election
on Saturday afternoon to decide who should be
the recipients of the hOnors annually awarded
by the Society. The election took place on the
lawn, the candidates standing on the Rotunda
steps, The terraces on each side of the lawn
were lined with fair faces
In making selections for the different honors,
merit of course was the controlling considera-
tlon but reference was also had to the wit
and speaking abilities of the parties, as it is
Of the last importance that the successful can
didates shall be able to demean themselves with
credit to the society at the final exercises at the
close OF the session.
The election resulted as follows
l. Mr.. III. HARVEY CHAMBERS, of Mecklen-
burg, President OF the Club. This gentleman
presented the slippers last year, and delivered
u speech which elected great applause.
g. MR. WILLIAM WALLACE SCoTr, of Or
ange Co., was The Ugliest Han, and will re-
celve the Doors at the end of the session
There was an animated contest for this prize
between Mr.. Scott and MIR. Euclid Borland, of
Arkansas-the former receiving about 250 votes,
and the latter about 2O0. We hope the society
will order, at least, a pair OF CATERS for Mr..
Borland.
5. MIR. FAY HEMpsTEAD, of Little Rock,
Ark, was declared the Hnndsonaest Nan, and
was the chief competitor Of Mr. Hampstead.
f. Mr.. e. w. A. BRANTLY, OF Georgia, was
declared the most Conceited Nan, and will re-
ceive the slippers. He was run pretty close by
Mr.. Turnbull, of Baltimore.
5. Mr. FRANK c. WILSON, of Augusta
County, was elected The Smallest Nan, and
will receive the Pyramid Of Candy. Mr.. Nc
Candish, of West Va, was elected for this Of
flee in the first instance but peremptorily re-
fused to serve.
The chief interest undoubtedly centred around
the boots, and Mr.. Scott and Mr. Borland both
made stirring appeals to the electors.
The Club intend to have very imposing eel
ebration at the close of the session. Char
lottesvaWe Chronicle
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NUMBER XLIII.
From the Enquirer.1
The Heavenly Portion.
BY JAMES D. BLACKWELL.


Religion, tits balm and treasure,
The purchase of Saviours love,
1t fills the mindwith constant pleasure,
1t lifts the thoughts to things abovel
1t ealms each fear, it soothes each sorrow,
1t smooths our path o. er life's rough sea,
And brightly gilds the graves tomorrow
With joys that may not uttered be.
It pours the oil of consolation
Into the sorrow-stricken SOUL
And lifts in holy alteration
The heart above the earth's control
The precious love of christ revealing,
1t brings a solace to each woe,
And rises with its wings of healing
To soothe each grief that man may know
'Tis mamma to the fainting spirit
And living streams of Elim's shade,@
1t throws a Saviour's dying merit
Ger every wound that sin has made.
Its grace, unbought is freely given
To every contrite sinners prayer
1t opens wide the gate of Heaven,
That all who who will may enter there.
Its life-reviving boon bestowing
Omnipotent from death to save,
To each, to all, its streams are flowing,
Exhaustless as the oceans wave.
When over deaths dark rolling river
The spirit wings its awful fight,
1t bids us mark where live forever
Immortal saints, in glory bright.
In holy confidence unfearing,
Above the wild, tempestuous tide,
The soul on its strong pinions bearing,
Twill land US safe ON Canaan's side.
And, oh ! the blessed thought consoling,
Enduring as Eternity
While ages endless on are rolling,
This Heavenly portion mine shall be.
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CJi7aedi7aSt,S -Art Palace.
D M. CLENED1NST'S
Art Palace

: (above Piper s. Funkhousers Store,)
STAUNTON, VA.
He begs to inform the citizens of Staunton and
Augusta county, that he has just returned from
the n orth with all the latest inventions of the
PHOTOGRAPHIC ART,
and is now prepared, at the shortest notice, to
give to those who will favor him with visit, the
finest pictures yet obtained.
He has reftted his Gallery in splendid style,
with every convenience, and can accommodate
you with tographs-enlarged to any size and
coored in oil or water colors and beautifully tint
ed in crayon, by one of the best Artists in the
country Card pictures colored to order, speci-
mems of which can be seen at his Art Palace. As
position is one of the most important features in
the Art he begs to inform the public that he gives
especial attention to this branch, and feels salts
fed of his ability to give satisfaction at all times.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine specimens mar 19-3m
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- -:
CENTRAL RAILROAD

y Mail train for Richmond, leaves Staunton
except on Sunday, at s, A. M.
Mail train for Richmond arrives, except Oh
Sunday, s. 80 P. M.
Mail and Freight going West leaves Mondays
Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 4.10, P. NJ, an6
arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 5
2. M. l'@ 49, s
Freight train for Richmond leaves daily, Tex
cept Sundays at 1890, p. M.
Arrives daily, Except Sundays,) at 9s, A. NJ.
This latter train connects closely with o. & A.
Freight at Gordensville, and goes through to
Richmond without more than ordinary delay al
stations arriving in Richmond, at 2, 2. M,
The freight house in Staunton is ready for the
reception of goods.
The through line from Baltimore via Powha
tan Steamboat Line is continued
H. d. WHITCOMB,
Genl Super. Va. G. r. r.
feb 1o-tf ..r r.-
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Books, Music, Notions, dec.

NEW G0ODS.--The undersigned have just
tlonery, Books, Music, and Notions. and respect
full y call the attention Of the public to their as
sortment, which will be found very select and va
red, and which will, it is believed give satisfac-
ton to every patron.
To our former stock, we have also added print
ing material, such as Book, Flat Cap and Color
ed Paper Satin Surface Boards, Business Cards,
&C., which will be furnished in any quantity
Anything called for in our business, and not on
hand, will be supplied at a few days notice
HUNTER 81 NOWLIN
one door West of Post Office Staunton, Va.
mar12-tf
NEW BOOEKS.-The Merchant of Berlin
~ ST. ELMO, by the author of Beulah ;
Idalia; Frederick the Great and his Court;
War Poetry of the South, edited by w. Gilmore
Simms. WAR CHESS; Joseph the I'd and his
Court
feb 12-tf ROBT. COWAN.
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CO-P0rt2a ersHip.
TAHSSOLUTION.-

LII The Co-partnership heretofore existing, un-
der the style and firm of Jones s. Hunter, is dis
solved this day January 24th 1860 by the junior
partner purchasing the interest of &. w. Jones,
the senior member. ii. w. JON Els,
G.. W. HUNTER.
~ Jones & Hunter, having associated with him
VIM. G. Nowlin of Appomattox CO., Va, in the
BOOK, STATIONERY and MUSIC
business, will hereafter be conducted under the
style of HUNTER s. NOWLIN, at the former
stand of Jones & Hunter, next door to the Post
Office, Staunton, Va, who will settle all accounts
pro and con, of the old concern; and they res
pectfully ask the encouragement and support of
ify their wishes, and to supply everything in the
Book and Stationery line that may be called for.
HUNTER & NOWLIN,
Next door to Post Office Stalinton, Va.
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Fire and Life Insurance.
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COW
lEB ID A

M UTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM- :
I'VE PANY OF NEW YORK.
+. s. WINSTON, formerly of Va.) President.
Accumulated Cash Capital ......$l7 ,0OO. goo,
more than double of any Company in the
United States 4s
Annual Cash Income, ................ SIS, O00 900.
Undivided Surplus, ................ So, 600, 600.
Dividend of surplus premiums made annually
to all Policy holders of one or more years stand
ing upon purely Mutual plan and sufficient, at
ter fea0 gears, to meet the aamat payment
This old and well known Company offers the
lowest and safest method of securing the support
of Q family. after the death of a parent. Each
policy holder participates in the profits, pro rata.
mon forfeiting" Policies, beyond the reach Of
creditors of every class, secured to families by
Legislative enactment.
Apply at once, while in good health. Each
year will increase your annual premium and the
chances Fill health, and thereby the rejection OF
your application. efg
Call and get Report, with tables and full il.
formation. II. H. PHILLIPS, Agent.
WIN. Il. CARRIER, DR.; 3, M, ATKINSON,
a Secretary Medical Examiner.
4f ~
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VIRGINIA HEPATTC

IA AND PURGAT1VE PILLS are now dis
tributed over the State of Virginia, and in the
reach OF every. one. These Pills are acknowl-
edged by all who have used them to be superior
to any ever offered to the people.
Nothing is claimed for them that we do not be-
lieve TO be strictly true. For directions and dis
eases for which they are recommended and are
applicable, see circular and pamphlet around box
containing them. Manufactured by
WIN. REYNOLDS s. CO.
aug 14--1Yrg q Staunton. Va
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CEWING MACHINES I've ha-

CEWING MACHINES I'VE have secur-
= ed the agency for this section of the Valley
for the sale of
W5Lcoc and GIBBS Seaoi1sg Machines
which have been pronounced the best now in use.
We will take pleasure in exhibiting sample
Machine at our Store.
We are authorized to refer to Mrs. Kelley, Mrs.
Marquis and Mrs. John G. Smith, who have them
in use. WOODS u GlLk kESON.
OFT off -"I-
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Y Books and Subscriptions to the Capitol Stock
of this Company are now open at the Banking
House of w III. Tams 6 Co., and at theoffices OF
the two Banks in Staunton. The attention of
Capitalists is called to the merits of this Stock,
which is recommended to them as probably the
most renauneratiue Investment of money now of
fering By Order of the
Jan eff COMMISSIONERS.
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NARD.-The patrons of the late firm of Jones
v g. Hunter, are hereby offered my grateful
Acknowledgements for their past support, and the
many assurances of satisfaction heretofore receiy-
ed, will be a great incentive to the new firm for
more Jealous and diligent efforts to serve and
please them. Very respectfully.
feb 12-tf g. w. HUNTER.
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feb 1Q-t1
MedGcOL.
MILLS SOLUTEG

WTILLS' SOLUTION BLENNOR-
w RHAGIE OR GONORRHGA SOLU-
TION, for the speedy and pleasant cure of
Gooorrhea, elect, FLator Atbws, Catarrh Of the
Bladder &c.
sa- Warranted not to injure the stomach.
For sale by druggists generally.
mar 5-to Oct23
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SesCi7sg MGchiases.
THE STORE OF MR. COWA

AT THE STORE OF NIB. COWAN
"a orders will be taken for the well-known
Common Sense Family Sewing Machine,
for the benefit of the Ladies' Memorial Assoca-
ton. This machine is cheap and durable, and
has given entire satisfaction wherever used.
Price $50, and warranted for three years Ma
chine shown and references given.
Agents in the country are wanted who will sell
every third machine will be given.
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Furniture and Undertaking.
GARNET MAKING & UNDERTA-
KING-Gospei Hill, Main Street,

StaUntOn, Virginia.
EDWARD F. JOHNSON takes pleasure in inform
ing the citizens of Staunton and vicinity, that he
has now on hand large supply of Bureaus, Bed
steads. Washstands, and ali other articles manu-
factured and kept in Cabinet Makers establish
ment He respectfully invites you to give him q
CALL He will also pay prompt attention to the
UNDERTAKING BUSINESS,
and can furnish the best styles of plain and orna-
mental Cofins-Walnut or Mahogany-also i'm.
proved styles of Metallic Cases.
Repairing promptly and well done.
nov 20--6m
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Prayer tranquilizes and cleanses the soul, so
as to render 1t more fit for the reception of
God gifts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

Holiness of heart is the jewel clasp that binds
humanity to heaven.
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VOLUME XLIU.
gtauntn1 gpettator.
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If not paid in advance, additions to the above
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Professional Directory.
nR. i. st. r. GIBSON,
WAYNESBORO,
VIRGINIA.

JuneIZ-Iy -------
B. ARTHUR, d. d. s., (otfice one door
a. from corner of Beverly and New Streets
STAUNToN, VA.
Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold, S
Silver. Platina, and Vulcanite The Nss,,
greatest improvement yet introduced ~
into Dental Science is conceded to be ~%aax'
than gold, and much cheaper, embracing superb
or cleanliness, nicer adaptation, and many other
advantages. All the various operations of Den
tai Surgery performed with strict reference to
permanency March al
JOHN ECHOLs r. H. CATLETT,
Monroe comfy. Lexington
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*See Exodus
I'm my days of childhood heard an old hymn,
the air of which much admired but have been
unable to recall any of it but the first stanza to
memory. | have here attempted to reproduce it
entire
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

so far as it applies to the city of Alexandria.
House bill No. 81, to amend and re enact th'
1st section of the act entitled IAN act to incorpo
rate the Atlantic Dock and Iron Company"
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VAGINA LEGISLATURE.

Washington, April 4th, 1857.