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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
How the Radicals will Vote.

The reconstruction bills were passed by the
Radical Congress for the purpose of securing
the permanent domination ofthe Radical party.
Through the fundamentally of these reconstruc-
ton bills they expected to gain as much or
more in the South, than they would probably
lose by reaction in the North, if they could, by
persuasion or threats, induce the Southern
States to comply with them, by calling conven-
tons and adopting constitutions of the charac-
ter prescribed in these bills. In this way, the
South would be radicalized, and the strength of
the South would be added to the Radical party.
With this object accomplished, the rule of the
Radical party would be ensured, beyond perad-
venture, for an indefinite period, if not for all
time. So well is this understood, that there is
not a Radical in the South, white or black, who
does not favor the call of conventions and the
adoption of constitutions in compliance with the
plan of reconstruction devised and prescribed by
the Radical Congress. Show us a Radical,
white or black, and We will show you a man
who will vote in favor of Convention Show
US a sympathiser, with the purposes of the
Radicals, and we will show you man who will
vote for Convention. Show US a man who
expects to be benefited by the ascendancy of
the Radical party, either by the hope of Office
or the expectancy of patronage in any form, and
we will show you an ally of that party who will
vote for Convention. Those who will vote
for Convention to comply with the Radical
plan of reconstruction, will vote exactly as every
Radical, white and black, will vote, and just as
every Radical paper in the South urges them to
vote. So anxious are the leading Radicals that
the South should reconstruct upon their plan,
that they endeavor to coerce the South to do so
by threatening confscation # they fail to CON-
ply with their wishes in that respect. g. =,
the Southern States adopt the r. 1nouia
reconstruction, the heart Of -.olcal pau "
and South, white apa very Radical, North
JOY, and the he~- olack, would throo win
t;onal Ehc- .rts of the friends of constitu-
With ,srty, North and South, would ache
:. emotions of dependency, if not of despair.
The opponents of the Radicals, North and
South, are opposed to compliance with the
Radical plan of reconstruction, and the friends
of the Radicals, North and South, are in favor
ofit- If you are Radical, vote for a Conven-
ton; if not vote against it. If you wish to
vote icith Radicals, vote for a Convention; if
you wish to vote in opposition to them, vote
onoiosf IF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
General Candy on Paroled Soldiers.

CHARLESTON, S. G., September l0-General
Candy has issued the following order
ORDER, No. Sc.
ut being known that many persons subject
to parole under the terms of surrender of the
insurgent armies have, since the 9th day of
April, 1865, voluntarily exled themselves from
the State lately in rebellion, thereby evading
obligations manfully assumed and faithfully OBJ
served by all others subject thereto, and have
since returned to the United States, it is order
ed that all such persons now resident or domi-
ciled in, or who may hereafter become resident
OR domiced within the limits ofthe second mil
itary district (the States of North Carolina and
South Carolina) be required to give, within
thirty days after the receipt of this order at the
headquarters of the post or district in which
they may be so resident or domiciled, the parole
prescribed on the 9th day of April, 1865 The
parole will be given in duplicate, one to be re-
tanned by the person who gives it and the other
to be forwarded to district headquarters for re-
cord and transmission.
The provost marshal general of the district is
charged with the execution of this order
By command of Brevet Major General Can.
by. LOUIS V. CAZIARA, A. A. G..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Mechanics.

The Richmond Wing says that, ssphysical
science, and that is but another name for me-
chanics, has, in these latter years, wrought a
revolution in industry, in business and in society
that has resembled the work of magic. The
man of correct thought and feeling who strips
men and things of all adventurous and meretri-
cious trappings and ornaments, and judges them
according to their merits and general usefulness,
feels that he has cause to thank God who con-
structed the Globe we inhabit and the starry
armament, the sun that lights us by day and
the moon that lights us by night, in that He
has opened and is opening still further the eyes
of the world to the real value of the mechanics
What an error, what heresy, what rank injus-
tice has been held and manifested towards that
| great class The centuries that have passed
stand disgraced in our eyes by reason of the
contempt they concurred in putting upon the
mechanic. Was it not a fraud practiced by the
powerful few who ruled to repress the might
and majesty Of the masses? IF so, this nine
teenth century has, we hope, forever frustrated
it. The mechanic, the educated mechanic, has
triumphed over the false logic and the despotism
of the centuries, and he stands now the direct
ing and the ruling power in all civilized coun-
tries, His discoveries have revolutionzed all
the peaceful avocations of life and made war
new science The productions of the farmer
are multiplied, and his labors ightened by the
machinery supplied to him by the mechanic
In whatever quarter we look we discern the evil
dences of the mechanics presence in all that is
useful, beautiful and profitable.
Physical science is to the mechanic what the
lamp was to Aladdin. 1t has raised him from
beggar to prince. and given him power over
those who were wont to- despise him. He has
at length, after struggling for ages, found his
true position, and he is this day the master
spirit of'cvilization His triumph is complete,
and yet his power has not been half expended.
He has an immense reserved force that can only
be measured by the unknown capacities of phys
ical SCIENCE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Our Position--.Against Convention.


Some time since, the Fredericksburg Herald,
in an article with the caption above, spoke as
follows, from which it would seem that that
Journal was somewhat opposed to calling Con-
<vention:
we are against a Convention because,
when we registered our name as a voter, we
took solemn oath to maintain with our integ-
rlty the Constitution of the United States
Aye more, to counsel and persuade others to do
so. Voting tor Convention involves the ac-
ceptance OF the military bills of Congress. which
are contrary to the Constitution We will not
perJure ourselves wllfully-we will not swear to
support one hour and stain our conscience by
Justification the next week.
:. We are against a Convention, because two
distinct races never did and never can govern
together IN peace. We insist that our S was in
tended-and by the grace of God, we will main
tain that ours shall be "a white mans govern
ment. Whilst we will do all we can to benefit
the colored race, we prefer that they should not
govern the white race.
we are against Convention because
RADICALS shall be estopped in all the future-if
their counsels now prevail-from holding us to
responsibility when the calamity breaks. They
sna5i never taunt us by saying: we 1.-The
hadlcalsl gave you the chance with an unre-
strlcted freedom Of will, and you did it. 0,
no Never shall that taunt be hurled into our
teeth.
I'VE are against Convention, because it
never was expedient to do present wrong in the
hope OF future good. All attempts to compro-
mise with reckless tyranny, must from the very
elements OF the compact, prove vain, delusive,
and only hurtful
We are against Convention because
even were the thing possible-we would not win
Radical favor or placate Radical wrath, at the
price demanded; the total abrogation of the
rights OF the States and violation of the Consti-
tuition U. s. we have just sworn to support
We are against Convention, because we
will not sacrifice our sense of right either to ex-
pediency OR policy. The swift foot of Justice
will overtake all who do, and In the saustere
court of the soul, trial, sentence and Judgment
will as surely follow, as light follows day.
I'm lesser degree, we are against a Con
vention, because we are dealing with bullies
and other action is confession of cowardice on
our part Buliies never know when thew have
been exacting enough in their demands upon
towards.
But we must forbear for the present Vir
GINA can only be wronged and oppressed by
the gauntleted hand of power; she can be dis
graced only by herself!' .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Richmond Advertisements.
VOHN G. EFFINGER with

81 JONES 81 HEWITT
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MERCHANTS,
No. g. 18th Street, betaceea Main & Cary,
RICHMOND, VA,
will give their special attention to the sale of
Wheat, Flour, Grain, Live Stock Merchandise,
and Country Produce generally.
We are well insured, sufficient to cover all con-
signments.
Bags furnished at the shortest aaotice---
Gg- Particular attention paid to Orders.
Respectfully refer to
Messrs. Mcclure Il BumgardEer, M Harvey Eff
finger Cashier First National Bank, and Baker
Brothers, STAUNToN.
Meredith Hogshead and Archibald Sproul,
Middlebrook. ~
Bumgardner & Lipke and William F. Smith,
GreenviLe. ~tk@Sssg
Gibbs & Logan, Off, Spencer Co., Midway
j ohn X. Coiner VIM M. McCOmb, Thomas
II. Antrim and j. s. Wallace, Waynes5oro.
Efinger & Walker, and VIM. Crawford, Mt.
Sidney.
Kemper & Patterson, Mt Meridian.
j. B. Lindsay & Bro, C}.atrcAuilte.
John F. Patterson, Caspar B. Coiner, Coinea'' s
Store. afi0@ ~ si f'0Nss' sep 17-3m
Docks, Stationery, Piano FOrtes. &
ID Music.
STATIONERY, SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE
TEXTBOOKS,
Wholesale and Retail.
The subscribers are receiving their Fall
supplies of Books and Stationery, which they of
fer to Merchants, Teachers, and purchasers gen.
orally, at reasonable prices.
WOODHOUSE s. PARHAM,
sep17-3m$ 1905 Main Street. Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

THE ELECTION IN CALIFoRNIA-THE Re-
ACTIoN.-The intemperance and violence of the
radical party leaders and their organs are having
their effect upon the country, and indicate a
popular movement against the policy of negro
supremacy. This is evidenced by the recent
election in California; by the increase of the
democratic vote and the great falling off in the
strength of the republicans in that State. Cal
fornia is slow to feel the influence of political
reaction. This was shown in the commence
ment of the rebellion, as well as in the subse-
quent issue between the President and Congress
on the question Reconstruction. The fact that
the republican party in California was rent asun-
der by internal dissensions, and that the opposi-
ton vote has been materially increased will ma
terially influence the result of the elections in
n. York & Pennsylvania, and probably in Ohio.
In the latter State the democrats have commit
ted serious blunders and will be damaged by
their own folly. But in Pennsylvania and this
State we shall not be surprised to see general
reaction, and the entire overthrow of the party
that is seeking to control the Government by a
coalition of the Puritan and the niger y
Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Convention or no Convention.

The following is the conclusion of an article
in the Leesburg Mirror on the subject of Con-
vention or no Convention
IF we are drifting along like mighty ship
on tempest tossed ocean, without compass or
chart, directed solely by the caprice of the mu.
tinous crew that has violently seized the helm
we must inevitably, sooner or later, be dashed
to pieces against the dangerous breakers that
line our trackless path and as the South is not
responsible for the whirlwind, wisdom, pru-
dence and the best interests of the whole peo-
pie, it seems to US, dictate that they should not
be guilty Of the farce of attempting to direct
the storm by holding State Conventions A
party that boasts Of acting outside an instru-
ment they had sworn to obey, is ripe for the
violation of any pledge, and as without reyo-
condition of affairs can be hoped for, it becomes
serious question for consideration, whether
we had not better remain as we are, than take
such action as will only tend to swell the al
ready large odds against the Conservative ele-
ment Of that section"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

Dub1ic Sale Of a Valuable Tract of
IL LAND-I will sell at public auction on the
PATH DAY OF OCTOBER 1867,
very valuable farm, lying in Augusta county
one and one-half miles from Middlebrook and
adjoining the lands of Henry Mish and others,
containing 276 Acres, of which about 200 acres
cleared and in cultivation, and the balance in
fine timber. There is fine stream of water run
ming through the pace-afording good water
power-and an excellent spring within few
yards of the house.
The buildings consist of ne,o frame dacelling,
with rooms, and kitchen attached, and all nee
essary outbuildings.
TERMS :-One-fourth in hand, remainder in
one, two, and three years. bond with personal Sc
curty to be given and the title to be retained as
ultimate security.
Persons desiring to see the land will apply to
the undersigned.
A. A. SPROUL,
agent for the heirs of VIM. S. Sproul decd.
Rockingham Register Lex. Gazette & Banner
and Hagerstown Mail copy and send bills to this
office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

A CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRATIC Mass MEET
ing was held in Baltimore on last Tuesday night
The number Of persons present was estimated
at from 5000 to $4,000. Ex-Gov. Pratt pre-
sided and the meeting was addressed by Gov.
Swami and others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

CALIFORNIA is an epitome of the Union, be-
ing made up of representatives Of every State.
That renders the victory the more significant.
1t shows how universal is the current which
promises speedily to sweep the corrupt and
fanatical Radical party out of existence
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

SENTENCE OF CLERGYMAN.-Rev. Henry
Wendt, late superintendent of the Germantown
Orphan Asylum, was sentenced last week at
Philadelphia to fifteen years in the State prison
for outrages on little girls under his care The
prisoner is man of fine education, and hereto
fore much respected,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

The Philadelphia Telegraph says that Con
gress is working to save the Constitution, and
it goes for impeaching the President. Thad
Stevens says that Congress is working outside
of the Constitution Thad., not the Telegraph,
tells the truth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

The board of Visitors of the University have
established prize to be called the Jefferson
Medal, which is to be awarded to the best
master Of alts-a capital idea
1t is a gold medal, to cost about $75 having
on the diverse face Jefferson Medal of the
University of Virginia awarded TO- and
on the reverse ''detw digniori7 both faces
encircled by wreath of laurel Charlottesville
Chronicle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

The Border State Radical Convention as
sembled in Baltimore, on the 18th. 1t attract
comparatively little attention. Resolutions were
introduced in favor of manhood suffrage, endors-
Stanton, Sheridan and Sickles, and favoring
Impeachment. One third Of the delegates were
black.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

The check given to the Radical party in Maine,
at the recent election, is hailed with much
pleasure by all the Conservative journals at the
North. A dispatch from Augusta says that
the tide has turned in Maine, and Radicalism
has touched bottom" We hope so
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Cash for Cram.
4 TTENTION FARMERS =

~ We wish to buy
FLOUR, RYE, WHEAT, CORN and OATS,
for which we will pay the highest market price
in Cash.
Farmers would do we'll to call on us before sell
ling their produce
We keep on hand large assortment of GRO
HOGE & MASON.
Staunton, Sept 3-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

Governor Helm, of Kentucky, died on last
Sunday week, the 8th, at his residence near
Elizabethtown. His death having occurred du-
ring the first two weeks of his term, the law
makes it the duty of the Chief Justice to order
an election for Governor to be held on the first
Monday of August next In the mean time all
the powers and duties appertaining to the office
must be exercised by Lieutenant, Governor Ste
yenSOn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

HIT HIM AGAIN.-Referring to General
Schofeld's late notifications of the Oyster laws,
the Richmond Enquirer says there are some
laws, which he might amend greatly to the
satisfaction Of the people of Virginia. For ex-
ample: the Appropriation Bills, y under which
$4,000 year is paid for salaries and allow
ances to the officers of the civil government
all of which is burden" not only upon the
oystermen, but upon on all the people, and
lowances to Governor Peirpoint and his ''Aide'
for signing pardons to penitentiary convicts
and stumping the State for the Radicals i
Lunchbur0 Nears
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Steam FIGtaErcS.


IL PUMPS of all sizes, for Mines, Quarries
Breweries, Distileries, Factories of all descrip-
tons, and for Public or Private Water Works,
ers, and STEAM SIPHON for raising water
Also Bloaciag Engines Air Pat,aps and all kinds
of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Machinery. Send
for circulars to Philadelphia Hydraulic Works,
No. 247 South Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
sep 10-1m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

MR.. FEssENDEN.-The story circulated from
this city to the effect that Mr.. Fessenden has
written letter declaring that he is in favor of
the impeachment of the President, we are as
sured, is without the slightest foundation.
National Iatelhiqeacer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

1t has become customary with some, since
the war, when they wish to do an act which
they feel to be wanting in manliness and pa
triotism to attempt to shield themselves from
just odium by saying that the soldiers approve
oft. In this way the soldiers are insulted and
made scape goats for the least worthy of their
number. True soldiers, feel that whilst it is
honorable to abide the decision of arms so far
as the issues involved were concerned, that it
is base to yield voluntary assent to exactions
outside of the issues properly decided by arms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
M2tSicOL.

NOTICE.-The next regular meeting of the
''STAUNTON MUSICAL ASSOCIATION"
will take place at the Temperance Hall on the
night of the Oath instant.
A full attendance is requested.
r. M. GUY,
ep10-2t-town papers copy Sec. S. M. A.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

il PROPERTY
Will be sold on FRLDAY Y, 9th instant, at the
late residence of Mrs. Nancy Houtf, deceased,
Seventy Nine and one-haf acres of land. lying on
the waters of Middle River, in the county of Au-
gusta, two miles West of the Willow Spout.
Said land has on it large and comfortable
dwelling with necessary out-buldings, stables,
&c, large proportion of fruit-trees of various
kinds. 1t is enough to say that this is one of the
best of middle river farms, in beautiful neigh
borhood, and fertile locality.
Also at the same time and place will be sold all
the PERSONAL PROPERTY belonging to the
said Mrs. Nancy Houff, deceased, consisting of
wheat, some oats, cooking stove, household and
kitchen furniture, with many articles too tedious
to mention.
TERMS made known on day of sale.
PETER E. HOUFF, Agent,
for the heirs of Nancy Houtf, decd.
sep10-3t-Rock Reg copy 2ts and send bill to
this office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

The New York Times is opposed to the Am
nesty proclamation, and says it should not have
been issued until 'Reconstruction" is COM
pleted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
4 NOM NEEsS' SALE OF VERY
" Valuable Real Estate

In the to.on of Wayaesboro' and Viciaitu
Under decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, dated the 18th day of February, 1867, we,
as Commissioners appointed by said Court, in the
case Of VIM w. Kings Executors, SC Us. VIM.
w. Kings widow, &C., will offer at public sale,
on the premises, on
FRIDAY, the 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER
next the following desirable town property. in
the town OF Waynesboro', namely:
That large brick Dwelling and Store.
house. located on corner in the centre of the
town, and one OF the best stands for business in
the place. The building contains ten rooms we'll
arranged for all family and business purposes.
Four or live acres Of No. Meadow Land, adj
joining the town, and equal to any in the county
for grass and other crops
IERMs:-The cost of sale in hand, one-third of
the residue on the lst of December, 1867, and the
balance in one and two years from date of sale
the purchaser giving bond and satisfactory secu-
rlty and lien retained as ultimate security.
JOHN j. LAREW.
JOHN OWBERMAN,
nc Commissioners.
T; S.-lf the above property should not be sold
on the day advertised, it will be rented for the
term OF twelve months, to the highest bidder.
augZ'-4t y. y. l.. u j. T., Com'rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

A proposition to burn the dead is revived in
Paris. One of the French physicians, in advo
eating the measure, says, the body once being
incinerated, the ashes might then be gathered
into an urn, and returned to the family.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
AUCTION Sales.
sale of Land Four

commissioners Sale of Land Four
~ miles West of Staunton.-By virtue of the
decree of the Circuit Court of the city of Rich
mond, made on the 1st day of April. 1863, in a
cause therein depending in which r. Boiling
Pickett is plaintiff and John A. Pickett, admin
istrator, and others, are defendants. the under
signed, as special commissioners of the Court ap-
pointed for the purpose, will proceed, upon the
premises, on
THURSDAY, the 10TH DAY of OCTOBER
next, at II O clock, A. M, to sell at public auc-
ton. to the highest bidder one certain lot of
ground, in the county of Augusta, lying near the
Central railroad, about four miles West of Staun-
ton, belonging to the heirs of George G. Pickett,
deceased; it being lot No. of the survey of A.
d. Trotter, G. A. c., made September 18th, 1865.
and containing by that survey 81 acres, six
roods, and nineteen poles; and which sold
under former decree in the same cause and
purchased by Thomas Eskridge.
The terms of the sale are as follows: Cash for
one fourth of the purchase money, and for the
other three-fourths, credit of one two and three
years; the whole bearing interest from the day
of sale; the purchaser giving his bonds for the
deferred payments, and the title to be retained
until the further order of the court.
r. BOILING PICKETT,
sep 17-tds Commissioner.
Staunton Spectator copy once week till day
of sale and send bill to this office.-Richuond
DlSD0tch
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

The Democrats of Norwich, Connecticut
fired thirty seven guns in honor of the results
in California and Maine, and one extra gun for
Montana Territory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Leather.

ATHER.-HARNESS, SKIRTING,
IL Spanish Sole, Hemlock Sole, Upper Leath-
er, Philadelphia Calf Skins and Innings, just re-
ceived and for sale by
If A. M. BRUCE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

THE heavy Radical loss in Maine creates in
tense excitement The State House of Dele
gates, which last year had but thirteen Demo-
Gratis in it, is now claimed by that party. The
great central States of New York, Pennsylvania
and Ohio are claimed as certain, and the defeat
of negro suffrage in Ohio seems to be conceded.