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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

The New York Herald makes the following
estimate: Taking all the expenditures together
for Virginia, as the result of the Radical legis-
lation of Congress, they would amount, proba
bly,, to over ten millions. A proportionate sum
has been spent, ofcourse, in all the other South
ern States. The cost of reconstruction in all,
then, is little less than hundred millions year.
What prodigious sum wasted-literally thrown
away ! The South might have been restored
long since, and without this. Restoration has
been delayed, with all the frghtful consequences,
socially, politically and financially, for no other
purpose than to keep the dominant party in
power, An over-burdened people are called
upon to pay hundred millions year to estab-
fish negro rule in the South and to keep the
Radical Republicans in power. This is the
naked fact, sand one which we believe the
people will long remember.
Has not this money been thrown away
What renders the matter still more unpardon-
able is that under the bred Scott decision
which has never been reversed by the Supreme
Court, negroes are not citizens within the
meaning of the Constitution Richmond Wing
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

The PEABODY FUND.-At the Educational
Convention at Nashville, Rev. Dr. Sears, agent
ofthe Peabody Fund, urged as prime neces-
sity the establishment of Normal Schools. He
said the Peabody Fund would be used not to
fund or endow colleges, but to aid persons to
qualify themselves, in schools already estab-
Gshed, for the profession of teaching.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

Rev. Mr.. O'Neill, colored preacher, has
been arrested at Indianapolis for marrying a
colored man and white woman, in violation of
the Indiana marriage law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

WHITE OR BLACK.-The time is now come
when every white man in our community must
openly show his hand Or be assigned his place
by. all honest men, as a sympathiser with Radi-
Gals and a well-wisher to loyal leagues and ne
gro supremacy. No shifting or turning or evad-
with u.s. With heart and soul in the employment
Of all Legitimate means for the protection Of the
white mans interests, is against as Warren
ton Indec.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26
Coat Crates.

yx1s, CONSUMERS OF COAL.-Persons
intending to use COAL can be supplied
with CRATES and FRONTS, with TENDERS, at
short notice and at low prices, by leaving their
orders at my office, where specimens can be seen.
w. A. BURKE,
Burbe's Iron Works, Staunton, Va.
,,o,, or In,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

THE PRESIDENTIAL TRACK.-It is proposed,
we learn, by Southern Republicans now here,
says the Washington Star, friendly to Chief
Justice Chase, to hold Southern Radical Con-
vention here on the ed of February to bring
forward the name of Mr.. Chase as the candi-
date of the Convention for the Presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

Maryland is swept clean Not Republican
in office, from Governor and Legislature to con-
stable in the Commonwealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

NG- TO such as are contemplating entrance
into the matrimonial union, we would state that
we are prepared to furnish cards of admission OF
most fashionable cards and envelopes. We can
furnish cards printed in as good style as can be
had in any of the cities, and at as cheap rates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

~ Do you want Letter-heads or Bill-heads
If so, apply at the SPECTATOR Office, where they
are printed in the best style.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

People of this country are now beginning to
see what is impending in this scheme Of ere
constructing the Southern States, both as it
regards them and as it regards ourselves. We
are beginning to see that collection of rotten
boroughs, on an enormous scale, is about to be
introduced into this government, consisting of
States in the white race are to be deprived Of
the political control of the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

10 Such as want fine cards should apply al
the SPECTATOR Office, where they can be printed
in the best style and furnished at cheap rates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

GRANT GIVES WADE AS Coon AS HE SENT.
The other day, during full session of the
Cabinet the Postmaster-G General twitted Gen
eral Grant with Ben. Wade's complaint of his
reticence-that he could get him to talk of no.
thing but horses The General replied to Ran
dali that he usually talked Of matters that he
understood, adding: and know more about
has shown himself in that way to be the d.
dest fool in America. - Baltimore Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

rs Lawyers, Clerks, Sherifs', Constables'
and all kinds of .BLANKs are printed in the best
style and at the cheapest rates at the SPECTATOR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

rs Do you want School Reports or Circulars
printed in the best style? If so, go to the SPEC
TATOR Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

@za- The circulation of the Spectator is about
other papers published in this place. and has as
many subscribers in this county alone as are con-
tanned in the whole subscription list of either of
the other papers. ffrx i
Ms- The Spectator having about as many sub
scrbers as both of the other papers published in
this place, it is to the interest of persons to ad
vertse in the Spectator and tits the duty Of those
per which has the largest circulation. It be-
comes the duty of agents, commissioners, admin
istrators, executors, and all who are entrusted
with the interests of others to advertise in the
SPECTA TOR, as it has mach larger circula-
ton than any other paper published here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26
Alleghany County.

On Saturday last, the vote of Allegheny coun-
ty was taken on the question of subscribing the
sum of $4,000 to the stock of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad. From telegram received
from our friends, H. Fl. Robertson, Esq, and
VIM. Skeen, Esq, of Covington, we learn that
the whole vote cast was 402-of which 259 were
in favor and 143 against the subscription, be-
ing II votes more in favor of the ..subscrip-
ton than the required three-ffths majority
So far every county which has voted, has voted
in favor of the subscription with the exception
of Monroe in which county it was lost for the
want of only three more votes.
70. Do want panlphletS or GIRO liars prnt=
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

51D~ IF you wish to have fine color-p printing
executed in the best style, go to the SPECTATOR
Office
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Vesuvius Reads us O. Lesson.

Ng~ Do you wish to see specimens of the BEs,
PRINTING? Ifso, go to the SPECTATOR Office.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, November q,
SEN ATE.

SENATE.
Several petitions were presented, including
one from the negroes of the District of Column
bia, complaining Of being discharged on account
of voting, and praying for relief
The Secretary Of the Treasury was ordered te
communicate the documents and reports bear
ing on the repeal of the cotton tax.
Mr. Sumner introduced bill striking out the
word white from the laws and ordinances Of
the District of Columbia
Mr. Edmunds introduced resolution that
the debt of the United States, unless expressly
otherwise stated, is payable in coin.
The Senate adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE.
The credentials of Mr. Butler, of Tennessee,
were referred to the election committee Pend
ing its report Butler is excluded from scat in
the House. The same proposition regarding
Stokes and Mullen, of Tennessee, was defeated,
and all the Tennessee delegation except Butler
sworn in,
Mr. Robinson, of New York, introduced a
resolution impeaching u S. Minister Adams,
at London for neglect of duty in failing to pro-
tect innocent Americans charged with Fenian-
ism in England.
Mr.. Blaine, of Maine, renewed his resolution
of enquiry, regarding the repeal of the cotton
tax. It was adopted. 1t is generally be-
lieved the tax will be repealed. Hon. D. A.
Wills, Commissioner of the Revenue, has pre-
pared report favoring the repeal.
Mr.. Wilson announced that the Judiciary
Committee would be ready on Monday to re-
port on impeachment
A discussion in referring the whole Tennes-
see delegation to the Election Committee was
sprung by the Democrats and excited an angry
debate. The vote excluding Butler, On which
the roll was called, resulted ayes, H.; nays,
38. The Democrats voted nay
Adjourned till Monday.
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~a@ Do you want a good paper? Subscribe fol
the SPECTATOR.
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MiII6nerY.
VyEMPLE OF FASHION!!-

V5VEMPLE OF FASHION
Mrs. X. M. Kelley
is now receiving large supply of HATS, which
she can sell, untrmmed, from Is cents to 81 90 !;
Bonnets, trimmed, So so; Ribbons 5 to so cents !;
Linen. Lace, and Grape Sets, so to Is cents; jet
and Crystal Necklaces, IS to 81 90; Corsets, rs
to 81 90; Ruf1ng and Tape Trimming, 10 cents
per yard. Also Velvet and Satin Dress-trim-
mings which she will sell cheap for cash.
nov26-3t Town papers copy ~.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

1t is stated that the Democrats of New York
city propose to raise the sum of $25O,OOO to
start new daily paper, which is to advocate
the claims Of the Hon. George Fl. Pendleton,
of Ohio, for the Presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

DICKENS debut in this country seems likely
to prove a splendid success, alike gratifying to
his personal feelings and remunerative from a
practical point of view. A dispatch from Bos-
ton says the sale of tickets to his first course OF
readings created quite sensation. The sale
took place at Ticknor & Fields At sunrise,
the crowd began to gather, and the aid of a
play among the eager applicants.
Nearly all the tickets for the course, about
5000, were sold, and hundreds were disappoint-
ed in securing any. A few tickets got into the
hands of spectators, who offered them at 500
each.
The Conservatives In the House of Repre-
sentatives, no longer stand upon the defensive
only They boldly and properly attacked theil
adversaries and, at the very opening Of the
session, have thrown "a bombshell into the
camp touching the newly elected loyal
Representatives from Tennessee, two Of
whom, as the National Inteligencer says, it wa;
shown had been 'arrant rebels, and that the
rest of them had about as much right to repre-
sent Tennessee as they had the Kingdom q
Soudan, in Africa" But they will all be ad
mitted-being Radicals now!
General Grant reported to the President, SIX
months after the war closed, that the people O.
the Southern States were all ready to resume
their duties in the Union by recognizing theil
State Governments. But the Radical papers
that are now on their knees to the General t.
induce him to become their party candidate re
fused to believe any such thing, and have cried
out against such reorganization from that day
to this
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26
DELEGATES.

Thos j. Niche, W. H. Ell. Lynn, A. NJ.
CARRIER, Col JAS H. Skinner, Maj. Il. N.
Bell, DR.. W. S. McChesney, r. W. Burke, r.
Cowan, Hugh G. Guthrie, DR.. S. Kennerley,
r. Emmett Guy, Maj. John A. Hartman, Geo.
A. Bruce, Maj j. NJ. McCue, Col George
Baylor, Capt. E. W. Bayley, DR.. B. E. Walk
er, DR.. Robt. Hamilton, j. Dorsey Hanger,
VIM E. Smith. 1928
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

The Messrs. Wise who assailed Pollard pub
lished card denying the truth of the report
that Pollards wife was near They say she
was inside of the hotel entrance, and they also
assert that George D. Wise did not fire until
he was fired upon by Pollard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26
UGUsTA COUNTY Court Clerks Of

az lice, to Wlt:-Estray Gait
Taken up by Robert S. Farrar on his land in
the neighborhood of Churchyille, the 25th day of
October 1867, of the following description, viz:
A STEER of red color, crop off right ear. un-
dertind brand on left hip, white spot in forehead,
white spots on different parts Of the body, the
largest ON left side in rear of shoulder, white
belly and end of tail, appraised at SIS by Ed
ward Heller, VIM. Shurley, and Edward Johns
before James Wilson, J. P. -
.oAoJk Extract-teste ar ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26
AFTERWARDS.

Joseph A. WaddeIl, Powell Harrison, Gen.
j. D. Imboden, Jacob Baylor, T. G. Stout, DIR.
T. w. Shelton, Y. Ell. Peyton, Judge John
Kenny, Gen. Kenton Harper, Col. M. G. Har-
man. Col. Rudolph Turk, G. NJ. Cochran,
Lewis Bumgardner, G. 4. Mason, SamI x.
Kerr, VIM. Withrow, d. N. Van Lear, DR.. j.
NJ. Tate, J. W. Bell, John B. Watts
The meeting was addressed by COL George
Baylor, Hon. A. FL. FL. Stuart, Col John B.
Baldwin and Col. James FL. Skinner. We
were able, eloquent and directly to the point,
and impressed all with the conviction that none
should fail to vote at the election upon the
adoption or rejection of the Constitution The
simple issue now is whether the white race is
to be ruled or not BY the colored race.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

PRoTRACTED MEETINGS. learn that a
very interesting meeting has been in progress
for some time past at Wesley Chapel, near La
icy Springs, under the direction of A. Poe
Boude, Of this place, and resulted in the con-
version of some or 10 persons.
Also, the meeting in this place, under the
direction Of Rev. Samuel Keppler, is still in
progress, and a large number of persons have
been converted. This is regarded as an extra
ordinary revival of religion, and will be likely
to leave its impress upon our community. A
large number of our young men have been seek
ers of religion and many of them have been con-
verted. The minister In charge has been work
ing zealously in the good cause during the en-
tire period three weeks to-day, we believe, J
without aid from abroad, and does not seem to
be wearied in the least from his noble exertions
in behalf of Christianity May he succeed in
converting every sinner in this section Old
Commonwealth.
The man to fill the Presidential chair for
the next term, whoever he may be, must stand
out as thesexponent of ideas and sentiments
The champion of State sovereignty, modified
by the arbitration of the sword, modified not
dead, and the bold asserter of the white man S
right, as a white man, to keep this government
a white mans government, henceforth and for
ever, will be the candidate under whose banner
the people will form their irresistible columns
Of attack.-NorJoM Tal.ginaan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

SENATOR WILSON ON REcoNsTRUCTIoN.-In
letter to colored candidate for the North
Carolina Convention, Senator Wilson uses the
following language: 'Do not, my dear sir, fear
Congress. We will not retreat single inch.
Congress will stand like rock in defence of
its policy of reconstruction. Depend upon
this. Patriotism, liberty sjustice---al demand
that Congress shall stand firm against power
'sful foes and weak friends. Do your whole
duty. Reconstruct your State. Secure equal
rights for all. Provide schools, equalize taxa
ton, encourage industry, and you will shame
us of the loyal North into doing justice. Let
'confscation be, as it should be, an unspoken
word in your State. 1t has no meaning
'here"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

PRESIDENT AND VICE PREsIDENT.-The
Philadelphia Mercury advocates the nomination
ofHon Robert G. Winthrop, of Massachusetts,
for President, and Hon. James r. Doottle of
Wisconsin, for Vice President, by the demo-
Gratis and conservatives. These gentlemen it
argues, would form strong ticket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

We congratulate the people of the North, no
less than the people of the South, on the re-
cent elections. Their significance is, that there
is intelligence enough in the country to save it
from becoming prey to corrupt combinations
of ambitious politicians and soldiers Of fortune,
under mongrel mobocracy, alternately their
tools and prey, and reeking with all the ele-
ments of anarchy and despotism.
The question propounded in these elections
was, the enfranchisement of the negro-the At
ricanizing of the Southern States. All the
baleful consequences Of a war of races-with a
standing army, paralysis of business, cessation
of agricultural production, destruction of cred
it, personal and governmental, and insecurity
to person and property, have begun to rise up
before the vision of the people of the North, as
the inevitable results of the radical policy
Charleston { s. c. Mercury
There is very false-nay, very preposterous
notion current in the State; men who should
have more sense are accustomed to declare, that
they will shave nothing to do with politics.
This is stuff. Who escapes events in revolu-
ton? The tide aoll rise. You may swear it is
''only a shower" but the deluge will not abate
its force, Notwithstanding your rash belief You
must sink or swim, and the best way to go to
the bottom is to keep yourself in ignorance Of
passing events. He who listens to our advice,
will subscribe to some honest paper, in whose
columns he can find history of the drama in
which we are all actors. Norfolk Vuginiqn
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

Luck lies in bed, and wishes the postman
would bring him news of legacy. Labor turns
out at six o'clock, and, with busy pen or ring
ing hammer, lays the foundation of compe-
tence.
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sStr0yed on. StOle2a.

4 AUGUSTA COUNTY Court Clerk office,
~ toswit, Estray: q ~
Taken up by William Thompson, on the land
of Samuel Cline, of the following description,
VIA ASteer of dark brinde color, two crops and
slit In right ear blind of The rght>eye, six years
old, and appraised at $25 by Franklin Farrow,
VIM III. Norman and Thomas Ballew,.befo
VIM D. Anderson, j. p. a
Extract-teste,
nov26-3t VIM. A. BURNETT. Clerk.
az 2 REWARD.-The above reward will be
10 y paid for any information that will lead to
the recovery of RED STEER, 8 years old,
which strayed from the stock pen of the Va Gen.
trail r. r. Co., on Nov. 9th.
rnev26St -s-z~, w. j. HUNTER, Agt..s
A UGUSTA COUNTY Court Clerks Of
N fee, to wit-Estray:
Taken up by Joseph Houseman on his land in
said county, the 25th of August, 1867 of the fol-
lowing description, viz: e.-s-y s.,. yrss
i, A BULL, Of red color, white spot in forehead,
two white spots on left flank, small notch in right
ear, two years old, and appraised at ST. by James
W. Houseman, John Myers and VIM Crosby,
before B. f. Points, J. P.
Extract-Teste,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, -
nov19-3t Clerk.
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Who is Responsible d?

gzs5- Do you want sale bills or posters printet
If so go to the SPECTATOR Office.
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The COMMITTEES to select delegates appointed
such as they had reason to believe would at
tend They appointed the following delegates
and alternateS: CARA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26

The Conservative editors of Virginia are to
meet in Convention, in Richmond, on the 18th
of December, at the time the State Conserva-
tive Convention meets. Matters ofimportance
will be considered in both Conventions, and we
can only regret that we are not Virginia edi-
tor. There is something grand in the idea Of
being citizen of old Virginia, and we would
like, above all things, to be able to cooperate,
with that noble people in their present and fu-
ture difficulties. Her present condition is now
deplorable indeed, but her people are proud,
bold, and brave, and whatever their fate may
be, under military despotism, Radical rule, and
negro supremacy, they will in no respect, dis
grace the iustrious record Of themselves or
their ancestors. - Greeabner Independent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-11-26
~ JAMES nj. ROBERTSON IS
nov19-tds SALLIE B. ROBERTSON. So 3
A FARM FOR SALE.-At the request Of

IN Judge Fl. w. Shelley, we will sell, on
"WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER THE 4TH,
1861, that nice little farm, situated on Middle
River, adjoining l. j. Parkins, Hawkins and 9TH
ers, containing lO2 acres. The improvements
are good and in excellent repair. The land will
be shown to persons desiring to see'it, by Joshua
Slower, who resides on the farm.
tTERMS:- 20 equal annual payments, with in
terest payable annually, and the title retained
ga "a Il PECK & CUSHING,
novl2-tds 0&45zsza - sAuctioneers.
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ACCIDENTAL FiRR-A House near Bath Iron
Works was burned last week. The family saved
nothing. The neighbors have kindly provided
for them and are taking steps to rebuild the
house. The fire was accidental, having caught
from the root. II lexington Gazette.
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auction Sales.
SALE OF VALUABLE
Town

AS trustee in a deed of trust, made by Charles
w. Parker and wife, and NJ Parker and wife,
dated the 2lst day of October 1865, and duly re-
corded i'll the Clerks Office of Augusta county
will, in execution thereof at the request of the
grantors and the beneficiary in said deed. pro-
ceed to sell at Public Auction, to the highest bid
der on
SATURDAY, THE BIRD OF NO VENEER,
toof,-tn front of the Ceuft-Heuse, that
VALUABLE RESIDENCE,
with 10 acres, roods apd6 poles of land attach
ed, lying immediately East of Staunton ON Lew
is Greek, and near the Va G. r. Road. formerly
owned by Miss Rachel Lewis, and now in the
possession of the Rev. Mr. Miller
This is one of the most desirable and valuable
pieces Real Estate in the Town of Staunton.--
Such property is seldom offered in the market at
public sale. = ~
TERMS:-One-third of the purchase money
cash on the day of SALE the resiou in three
equal payments, at one, two and three years. with
interest from the day of sale; the,purehaser Civ
ing bonds with good personal security for the de-
ferred payments, with the interest payable annu-
ally and included in the bonds as they fall DUE
and title reserved as ultimate security. If the
purchaserpreers it, after paying the cost of sale
negotiable note, well endorsed at 90 DAYS, with
interest added will be received for the residue of
the hand payment
j. The time when possession can be given will be
announced on the day of sale. III =.
81 sQi5ia GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
oct eft Trustee.
DISAPPOINTMENT ~.
The above sale has been postponed till Satur-
day, the 2lst day Of December. II -. sf.- .
Nov. 26 At
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Richmond Advertisements.

MATHEW BLAIR, CHAS. S. MCKINNEY,
late M. Blair & Co. of Abpomattox co.
DLAIR & MCKINNEY, =
General Commission Merchants,
H. 18th ST., Second Door South of Cary,
RICHMOND, VA,
for the sale of Cotton, Fbur, GRAIN Leaf and
Manufactured Tobacco, and all other
3 ..aaf.. Country Produce.
Orders for the purchase of Merchandise execu-
ted promptly. sse,.is, q. nov26-6m
NOTICE.-MR. G. A. RICHARDSON has dis
~ continued all business connections for and
with our house. sara r t.t. e.-
WOODS, FAY s. REED.
RICHMOND, VA, Nov. % 1867-1m