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Jdma H. Weak Esq.: ~ N - - N
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Statee nn:s beg you 70 relnember mo kindly to the
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IMPORTANT. IERTIFIOATRa.

q, - ROoHEHIGR, y. z, DecaMber 81 136G.
rer rom Dys7epstn fer three four years aid had
abandon my profession. About three months sgo
pow nearly 4 we'll rhan;. II haversoomnended them in
several cases and, far know. awnys with signal
.- Rev j, 8, oAyHoRN.
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- LoN0oN, January II, 1856
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Another wonderful Ingredient OF, great use among
The Spanish ladies Of South A1neftca imparng beauty
to the compilation and brtancI 10 the mind yet un.
known to the commerce Of tha word and We withhold
its name for the present. 80 " - I :,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-04-10

7ssmonsals o zke nsost IN Enyope
-fs -ri, to Nessre CAickeyin1 d Sons: !,@rs
$s = 1%., II III .iS, LONDON. July as 1888
e Having played upon Ptauo-forte msde BY Messrs
ChIcHaring Sons, OF Boston and New York, hays
much pleasure In testying TO its general excellence
touch and magnificent rowc1 for concert purposaa
tpQnsder, It really aaAND. P1ANoEunrr AND pRunEp
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A few bottles OF PLANTATION B1TTERs
n VIII cure Nervous Headache.
G Gold Extremites- and FeveriAh Lipa.
81, =. Sour Stomach aud Eettd Breath.
ss Flntnlency and Indigestion.
St &C. Nervous Affections. -. s& U#|o
Excessive Fatigue and Short Bresth.
Pain over the Eyes wa1a
Mental Dependency. "
SD, a. ProatraAons Great Weakness.
l--I-. - Go1r11lAxion In -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
Appeal to the Supreme Court.

On Friday last, Judge VIM. L. Sharkey and
Hon. Robert j. Walker, by counsel, fled, on
the part of Mississippi, a bill with the Supreme
Court of the United States to enjoin the Presi-
dent and General Ord from executing the S. S.
S. Bill and the supplement thereto
1t is hoped that the Court will enter upon
the investigation and render its decision as ear
ly as possible, Some able lawyers maintain
that the Supreme Court has not original juris
diction in this case, and that it will have to
come before it by appeal from lower court.
p S.-Since the above was written, we learn
ed from the press despatch from Washington
the following
Attorney General Stansberry suggested that
as it was case involving the original jurisdic-
ton of the Court, the motion in the first place
should be for leave to file bill.
Judge Sharkey acquiesced and said the coun-
sci for Mississippi would now file the bill and
were ready to argue ii.
The Attorney General said he contended that
the bill, in SO far as it purported to make the
President party defendant, was in effect suit
against the United States, and he would, there
FORE object to leave being given by the Cour
to file the bill, and he further stated that he also
was ready now to go into an argument OF the
motion.
The Chief Justice, after consultation, statec
| that the motion for leave to file the bill nigh
be made and put on the motion docket, but, il
conformity with the rule Of the Court, would
not be heard until the next regular motion day
This motion will, therefore, come up on Fri
| day next,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
Can You do It?

The Hartford Times. published in Connect
cut, in speaking of the victory ofthe Democrats
and Conservatives over the Radicals in that
State, in the election of last week, says:
''They met the bill Of despotism lately passed
by Congress, aoith all ats supplements By an en-
ohatic protest.
IF a New England State, whose interests and
rights are not directly involved, is called upon
to declare its emphatic protest. against the
bill of despotism lately passed by Congress,
with all its supplements, how can the people
of the South whose rights and interests are di-
rectly involved, and grossly violated by that bill,
vote for Convention to comply with its I'M
constitutional and unjust provisions when the
question is submitted to their option at the
polls whether they will vote for or against 1t!
Can our people do it? We trow not
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
From the Examiner.
ComDlim entary.

Some of the members of the House of Dele
gates, presented Mrs. Col. John B. Baldwin,
with large Crayon photograph of her hus-
band, the popular Speaker of the House, done
In Anderson's best style and handsomely
mounted. Although the matter was entirely
private and unceremonious, it was none the less
acceptable to the surprised recipient 1t was
accompanied by the following note from the
glvers
RICHMOND, VA, March IA, 1861
Hrs John B. Baldt0in
DEAR MADAM-The undersigned members
of the House Of Delegates of Virginia, beg that
you will accept the accompanying portrait of
your husband, as mark Of their kind regard
for yourself and their high admiration of the
honored original.
Our intimate personal and official relations
with Colonel Baldwin raise far above the level
of unmeaning compliment the professions of
esteem which we tender with this trifing gift,
and which constitute It's chief value We can
offer him no higher or more acceptable eulogy
than in claiming for him the praise of being a
true Virginia gentleman.
May his country have many honors yet in
store for him, and may the day be far distant
when this portrait shall have any more tender
interest in your eyes than the fidelity of it's like
ness, and the evidence it affords Of the sincere
respect OF
Yours, very faithfully,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
The Income Tax---Important Instructions

Commissioner Rollins has issued to the asses
sors quite a number of instructions relating to
the amended internal revenue law, which is now
in operation. The following instructions, refer
ring particularly to the assessment of the income
tax, will interest numerous tax payers:
Where physicians are obliged to keep horse
for the transaction Of business they may deduct
so much of the expense SO incurred as it fairly
referable to the business done.
Expenses for medical attendance, store bills,
&C., are not proper subjects for deduction. Ex-
penses for repairs of implements, tools, &C.,
used for business, may be deducted.
Rent of a homestead actually paid many be
deducted, but the rental value Of property owned
by the tax payer is not subject of deduction !;
but where the tax payer rents furnished house,
that portion of the rent paid in consideration of
the use of the furniture should not be allowed
as deduction.
Any person claiming deduction on account
OF the expense for room rent must satisfy the
assessor that the room or rooms occupied by
him constitute his home, and that he has no
residence elsewhere, and this being shown he
may be allowed to deduct what he actually pays
for rent of such rooms, but nothing can be al
lowed for the rent of furniture or care of rooms
When rent is included and deduceed as an ex-
pense Of business it must be again deducted as
rent, nor should person hiring a house and
sub-letting portion of it be allowed to deduct
more than the excess of his payments over his
| receipts.
Marriage fees, gift from members of con-
gregation to their pastor, &C., are taxable as
incomes when the gifts and donations are in the
nature of compensation for services rendered,
whether in accordance with an understanding to
that effect at the time of settlement or with an
annual custom.
| Citizens of the United States, residing abroad
are subject to tax upon their entire incomes
from all sources whatever, and the same is true
of foreigners residing in this country
Thelaw provides that like tax shall be levied
collected and paid upon the gains, profits and
incomes of every business, trade or profession
carried on in the United States by persons re-
siding without the United States and not citizens
| thereof
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
The State Debt.

In reference to the position assumed by some
that Virginia should not pay her debt, because,
by the act of Congress degrading Virginia to a
mere territory or military district she is legally
relieved, and her debt should be paid by the
United States Government, the Petersburg In
dec says:
1T is true, too true, that by act of that Gov
eminent of which she was for years the chief
corner stone, Virginia has ceased to exist, and
that legally the authority which has absorbed
her Government falls heir to her assets and be-
comes bound for her liabilities It is true that
the obligation Of her people for this debt might,
by strict construction of law and precedent,
be considered invalidated by this act of Con-
gress, but do either Of these postulates reach
the true point at issue?
1t is not alone, nor most strongly in law, that
we are bound for discharge of this indebtedness
the honor of a State, which, while left to the
control Of its founders and their descendants
had suffered no shadow of disgrace, is at stake.
The word of Virginia-that Virginia which had
the first thought of every living the last ofevery
dying son, has been passed to the world for re-
demption of these bonds, and though Shylock
held the debt and quivering flesh from the
breasts of her children, had to sink the swaying
balances, in their satisfaction, we should still
say Take advantage Of no bubble Of law
the law is wrong if it conflict with honesty
Pay-pay to the uttermost farthing, to the last
pound Of flesh, to the last drop of blood
What though the old mother had died, stabbed
like Caesar, to the heart, by those to whom she
had given most, shall we, yet mourning in the
first great shock of loss, do violence to her fair
fame and cast reproach upon her spotless mem
DRY by denying the sanctity of debts contracted
in our behalf God forbid Though death
found her captive, shorn ofthe power once hers,
bereft of her fairest jewels, her palaces desc
Grated, her hearthstones desolate, her gardens
turned to burial places, her temples sacred no
more though ended, mayhap forever, is that
record of lavish generosity, of answering truth,
of unfinching bravery, which frightened her
Old Dominion, it is not lost Grandly she
sleeps in the burial place of nations beneath a
monument which will be Mecca to pilgrims
for a hundred centuries. Its Inscriptions pres
ent page of history, than which none is more
unstained and it is ours to supply the last, the
fitting close. Her glorious life ended, her
children took up its work unfinished. fulfilled
her duties and redeemed her plighted faith. y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
For or Against the Convention.


In the election on the lst inst, in Connect
cat, which resulted in the defeat Of the Radical
party, the battle was fought and the Conserva-
tive victory was won upon the issue of the Ste
-Shellabarger act. This act is Of
such an outrageous character, so violative of the
Constitution and the principles of republican
ism that New England State, at the first cleo
ton after its passage stamps it with the seal Of
her condemnation, and yet we, the people Of
Virginia, whose rights it violates, are recon-
consent &c it, By voting for Convention for the
purpose Of doing what that act thus unconsti
tutionally prescribes.
Was such spectacle ever presented before
in the whole history of the world?
It is left to our option to vote for or against
the Convention. We are as much at liberty to
vote against it as for it. If we are in favor Of
the provisions Of that act, we should vote fol
the Convention; but if we are opposed to them
as is the case with an overwhelming majority
we should vote against it.
The supplementary act to the Steyens-Sher-
man-Shellabarger act submits the question
whether we will vote for or against a Conven
ton, to comply with the unconstitutional pro-
visions of that act, to the choice of the people
At the polls, they will give an authoritative ex-
preston of their choice. If they vote for the
Convention, it will be understood that they de-
sire to comply with the provisions of the S. S.
S. bill, for that desire will be thus expressed
and recorded in the most potential form. Those
who are opposed to the S. S. S. bill should vote
against the Convention
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
Yours, very faithfully,
For the Spectator.

FOR the spectator.
Mr.. EDITOR viii you permit me to call
attention to the claims of venerable and ex-
perienced physician, who has recently returned
to us after an absence of eight or ten years p
/ refer to Dr. Richard Terril, commonly known
in this community as the Indian Doctor"
DR.. Terril ON one side is of Indian extraction
the other is cross of the white and black man,
and he thus combines in one person the supe-
rior qualities of three races
The Doctors botanical requirements have
placed at his disposal an immense number OF
vegetable medicines Of great potency, many of
which are unknown to the other members of
the profession; and his long residence at the
University of Va, has supplied him with that
anatomical, physiological and general theoreti
cal knowledge, considered so necessary to the
accomplished physician and surgeon.
To those unacquanted with DR.. Terril, it
might be supposed that he is privy to this COM
plimentary notice but | am happy to say that
none of our city physicians would court less such
notoriety. His graceful modesty, sense of
professional dignity, and above all his sensitive
propriety, would shrink from what he might
consider an undue advantage over his profess
ional brethren; but those who know his ability
to restore that s'suppleness and humectation of
the parts upon which good health depends
cannot sit quietly by when humanity so urgent
y Indicates another course. CITIZEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
Fidelity to the Constitution

The people Of the South have solemnly sworn
fidelity and obedience to the Constitution of the
United States. The military bill and the bill
supplementary thereto are unconstitutional, and
yet the people Of the South are expected to vote
for the Convention to comply with the pro-
visions of these bills. Can they do SO consist
emily with their sworn oaths of fidelity to the
Constitution? They are free to vote for OF
against the Convention. The choice is sub
mitted to them. If they vote for the Conven-
tion," they cannot plead as an excuse that they
were forced to do so. We do not know what
persons in other sections may do, but we think
We may confidently predict that the citizens Of
this substantial old county and of gallant little
Highland viii record their emphatic protest
against the unconstitutional military bill by vo-
ting AGAINST the Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
The Connecticut Election.

In the elections which took place in Connec-
ticut, last week, the Democrats and Conscrva-
tiyes carried the State and defeated the Radl-
Gals in one of the most hotly contested canvas
ses which ever occurred in that State OF steady
habits" The Democrats and Conservatives
elected their candidate for Governor, and the
whole State ticket save one, and three out OF
four of their candidates for Congress, which
will subtract six from the Radical majority in
Congress, as it will take three from the Radical
party and add three to the Conservative oppo-
sition. The majority for Governor was 967,
and the majority in the elections for mem
bers Of Congress was about 1900.
We have entertained the belief for some time
and so expressed ourselves through the columns
of this paper, that the disastrous food tide of
Radicalisnl had reached its height, and that we
might soon expect to witness evidences that the
refuent ebb was about to take place Our be-
lief has been confirmed by all the elections
which have recently taken place. The munich
pal elections in the Northern cities, the reduced
Radical majority in the State election in New
Hampshire, and the triumphant victory In
Connecticut, all testify to the important fact
that the reaction in the North, so devoutly
wished. has truly begun most auspiciousy.
We would repeat the hopeful sentiment We
expressed in our issue of the 10th ult: 'sThe
people Of the South should be of good cheer
they should not yield to despair, for there are
signs that the destructive tide of Radicalism is
about to ebb The Ark Of the Constitution
may find an Ararat to rest upon sooner than we
expect. We are now looking out with hope to
see the return of the dove with the olive branch
of peace.
We cherish the hope that the potential voice
of the great mass of the people will be heard
proelaiming, to the surging sea Of Radicalism,
so thickly strewn with wrecks of Constitutional
Liberty, thus far shalt thou CO. and no far
therl'
Whilst others despaired, we continued to
hope. Though the night was dark. we believed
We saw few rays Of light which betokened the
approach Of dawn. That belief has been con-
firmed, and our hopes strengthened and we
think we can confidently say with John Milton
u did not err, there does sable cloud
Turn forth her silver lining in the night"
We conceive it to be true wisdom to turn our
eyes from the sable folds of the cloud which
canopies our sky to the silver lining which
brightens its cdge-to cease to peer painfully
into the deep darkness and to look at the grey
dawn of a more auspicious day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
No Danger Of Conhscation.

The EVashingtonian, published in Leesburg,
Loudoun county, Va, says that all fears of con-
fscation are groundless, and that it hopes 'no
one in Virginia will permit any such apprehen-
sion to interfere with his business pursuits, but
rather let each one nerve himself to greater eff
forts, determined to retrieve his nisfortunes Of
the last four years Each farmer should try to
raise more grain and stock and increase the
wealth of the State, and thereby give her power
and influence in the country. They will all en-
Joy the fruits of their industry, and will soon
find this fanatical storm losing its fury, and
moderation controlling the people. We have
encouraging indications now"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
Death of Geo. Wythe Randolph.

This gentleman died, on Wednesday last, at
the residence Of his BROTHER, Thos. Jefferson
Randolph, in Albemarle county, III the 5oth
year of his age, after lingering illness Of many
months. He was the grandson ofThos. Jeffer-
son, and was buried at Monticello, by the side
of that distinguished man. He was the son OF
Thos Mann Randolph, a former Governor OF
this State. At the resignation by Mr.. Benja-
min of the office of Secretary of War Of the
Confederate States, Mr. Randolph was APP
pointed by President Davis to supply the va
cancy thus occasioned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09

The OPINION OF A FREEDMAN.-W copy
the extract below from an article in the Albany
Neaps, giving the opinion Of freedman ON the
present state Of affairs in the country:
The more intelligent of the blacks are 10 lit
tie concerned about the state of the country
The other day two men Of color were talking
upon this subject to one of our citizens They
said they deplored the condition Of affairs as
they now stand. They could see nothing but
ruin and constant confusion and turbulence for
their race under the Military bill The en-
franchising act they regard as the greatest mis-
fortune Detailing them. They feared future de-
velopments, for they knew that designing men
will operate upon the more ignorant and credu-
lous Of their race, and under the combined in
huence fbad white men and black men, they
can see no escape from utter ruin The bestow-
ment of the elective franchise is, in opinion,
just ten years too soon. One of the negroes
was mechanic He remarked that he saw now
more necessity for being polite and respectful to
the whites than ever before. my own race, !"
said he, ''eannot furnish me with labor, by which
to support my family, therefore [ must
look to the whites for employment. They will
not hire me unless l behave myself, and merit
their esteem. - There is philosophy, there is
good sense in this statement
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
The Prize Poems.

Ell. Rives Pollard, Editor and Proprietor of
the SQastl.srm Cpsnson, new paper to be pub
lished in Richmond announces the following
committees, for making the awards for the
prize poems to be published in future issues
Of his paper:
POEM on the Confederate Dead.-It was
thought most appropriate that the award of
this poem should be made by the Hollywood
Memorial Association, who have kindly con-
scented to act.
Poem an Laudatton of the Deeds, Nazour.
Sufsfags, and Sacrifices of the Confederate
Soldiers. Gen Bradley I. Johnston, Gen. John
D. Imboden, Col. Marmaduke johnson, Major
Isaac FL. Carrington Major John Johns.
Poem on the Great Prisoner of Fortress
Monroe, Jefferson Da0's. H. AyIett, Esq,
Hon Robert Ould, Rev. j. Langing Burrows,
Judge W. v. Csqpp, Professor Charles r.
Winston.
The awards will be publicly announced as
soon as decided by the committees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09

EANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOOnS.

Il The undersigned has opened an entire New
Stock of Dry Goods, in the store on Main street,
next door to the P. O., and opposite the Valley
Bank My purchases were all made for Cash,
and at the very lowest prices which will enable
me to sell on reasonable terms. L have good
assortment of
Dress Goods, Ginghams,
Alpaccas, Calicoes,
Balmorals, Hoop Skirts
Irish Linens, Handkerchief,
Striped and Plaid Swiss Muslin
IS T" 6 Cambria do,
g g {. Nainsook
Bleached and Brown muslin, at low prices,
Cotton Yarn,
Baltimore made Shoes and CATERS for Ladies' and
Children,
Black Cloth, Black and Fancy Cassimeres,
Goods for Boys wear, good assortment of No
tions with such other goods as are usually kept in
first class store.
l respectfully ask an examination of my goods
and solicit share Of the patronage of the citizens
Of Staunton and the surrounding country.
Staunton, Apr9. Nj. j. ACKERMAN.
Wind COPY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-09
Beverly Nash's Speech.

We publish on the first page the speech de-
Evered at Columbia, S. c., short time since
by the colored man named Beverly Nash. In
the language of the Norfolk Virginian, the
speech is pervaded by q tone Of candor, and the
sentiments and opinions of the speaker entitle
him to our respect.
1t shows that the best class of the ''loya
blacks of the South fully understand the great
fact that they and the white folks Of the South
have together to work out their own destiny
and evinces clear understanding on his part
of the motives of those who are seeking to SOW
dragons teeth among US in order to advance
their own bad and selfish ends.