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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29
Rath and HiCh1and

Gallant little Highland and patriotic Bath,
in their mountain homes, entered their pro-
test against the Radical scheme of reconstruc-
ton, as we had every confidence they would,
by recording their votes against the Conven-
ton, and in favor of Conservative candidates.
To them is due the fact that the District, COM
posed of Rockbridge, Bath and Highland. is
saved the disgrace of being represented in the
mongrel Convention by Radicals-the apathy
of the Conservatives in Rock bridge having al
lowed the Radicals to carry that county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

B- The Spectator having about as many sub
scribers as both of the other papers published in
this place. it is to the interest of persons to ad-
vertse in the Spectator and It'll the duty of those
who advertise for others to advertise in that pa
per which has the largest circulation. 1t 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 much larger circula-
ton than any other paper published here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

The National Intelligencer says 1.-The grea
fall in cotton seriously affects business prospects
In the South. The planters will not make their
expenses, and those who have rented land will
lose money. 4 large amount of Northern cap
tai invested in cotton plan ting will be lost. Cot
ton of the new crop now coming into market is
selling in the principal cotton depots of the
South at fourteen or fifteen cts, tax included
The buyer generally pays the tax, so the planter
obtains about twelve and half cts, currency, a
pound"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

An exhange paper says that tout of every
dollar that the laboring man now earns, large
percentage is indirectly taken, to support loaf.
ers, to maintain military rule. and enrich Rad
ical officials. This is why our poor men are
kept poor, and our laboring men complain of
hard times. 1t is the high prices and high
taxes that take their money, and it is the bureau,
military rule, and Radical officials that make
the taxes high"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

Albemare county will be represented in the
Convention by negro, j. T. S. Taylor, and a
low white man, c. L. Thompson-the negro re-
ceived no white votes, and Thompson received
but nineteen white yotes-hence the represen-
tation of the great county Of Albemarle rests,
so far as the whites are concerned, upon the
votes of 10 mean white men. The home OF
go operation has representation with ven
geance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29
APPROACHING Elections.

On the first Tuesday of November which is
the fifth day of the month, elections will be
held in the States of New York, New jersey,
Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, Mis-
souri,, and Nevada Some of these States vote
for Governor and State officers but in others
the ticket is only local.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

THE BEST FOR "a RELATIVE. Mr. VIM
Cbumesero of Chicago, ILL.,, says: Il bought
one of your machines on the recommendation Of
a reldtice, who is agent forthe - double
thread machine.
Que,y-If the Wilcox & Gibbs is the best
machine for "rel1tire' what machine is best
for Others?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

Chief Justice Chase has written to Judge
Underwood that he will be present at the open
ing Of the court in Richmond in November
He refers to the fact that Mr. Davis bail bond
expires on the fourth Monday in November,
but says if Mr.. Davis is willing he will take up
the case before that time, but says he will not
remain in Richmond after the United States
Supreme Court meets in Washington city in
December.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

We congratulate the negroes and white Rad
icals, who voted at New Hope, in this county,
on having elected Jas. c. SouthaI the Con-
sentative candidate for the District. by throw
ing their votes away upon VIM. L. Gordon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29
Simon SNayS ViQ-lc0g.
vTyHE COUNTRY Reconstructed!
The Great TycOOn'S Last
PROCER.W.9TFO.v.
SIMON SPEAKS ONCE MORE TO HIS
BRETHREN AND SISTERS IN THE
FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT,
HSO-CAITED y,

AIN ~ LIN Liz
FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT,
''SO-CALLED p
Since my last words to you, my beloved,
mighty revolution has taken place, and wishing
to do my duty unto you, recently made pill
grimage among the Mortimer. l found among
them good brothers and faithful sisters 1 saw
great change in favor at the recent elections,
and a BIG To NJ Bill in the Price Of Dry Goods,
&c. This profted by, my beloved, and there
fore, issue this my second Proclamation, to in
form you that
SIMON HILB,
AT Crawford's Corner, No. l,
Stanton District, No. 1,
State of Virginia,
has received and is still receiving the most ex-
tensive, the cheapest, the best reconstructed
Stock of Dry Goods
ever brought to this market.
l2s- They were bought at the Lowest Rates,
just after the Great Fall in Prices, North,
few days ago
The political revolution in our favor is only
equaled by the downfall in the high prices of
Goods and therefore, we can sell cheaper than
ever. The "oldest inhabitant'' of New York,
Baltimore, Philadelphia and Boston informed me
that nothing Of the kind occurred before, and
they could only account for it, from the fact that
the people had risen in their might" and were
determined to be heard. The cry is
'Docm Nth Radicals and big prices"
My stock consists of
Black
and fancy silks,
English merinos all wool
and half wool delaines, bombazines,
French and English poplins, in short every
thing in the dress goods line, bugle trimmings
silk and velvet trimmings, a large assort-
ment of dress buttons ginghams.
and Irish linen, red blankets,
and ready made
comforts.
Versailles coverlets,
English and American Cloth
for ladies' cloaks, Ga from 81 to S.
French cloth from Sc to $l2.
Cassmeres IN same proportion.
81 pieces plain and fancy Flannels.
~ pieces of heavy Satinets,
pieces OF gray factory cloth,
70 pieces llnsey and cotton flannel,
2pleces white home made ditto,
superior lot of imported cloaks and cloakings,
10 pieces 6, 8, 9, and 12-4 Sheetings,
1910 yards all wool carpeting, $1.1O; home
made carpet, 62 cents,
400 punches Of cotton yarn, number and quail
ty warranted, at 50 90;
40 dozen ladies linen handkerchief, 81 so,
5000 yds best calico, 1853; 1000 ditto from 10 to
Is cents,
1000 yards de lanes, q cents,
so dozen black and fur hats at all prices,
1900 dollars worth of boots and shoes for men,
women, boys, misses and children,
A splendid lot of wooden goods, shawls, COM
forts caps and chdren's wear,
10 doz corsets from IS cents to ST so, the latter
warranted genuine French with thousand and
one various other articles not here mentioned
@sa- Call and examine the stock and judge for
yourself / am satisfied I can please in price as
we'll as in quality.
N. R.-My prices above mentioned. means for
cash, and for cash only. All articles not paid for
at the time of purchase, the usual retail prices
will be charged.
oct eft s. Il. HILB.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

The Lynchburg papers are zealously advo-
eating the discharge of all negroes, in town O,
country, who voted the Radical ticket
The Lynchburg Ne,cs says that one hundr ed
and fifty negroes employed at the Wythe Iron
Works, all of whom voted the Radical ticke It
last Tuesday, were discharged that evening by
the owners Of the Iron Works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

The election of Mr.. Mauzy to the Conven
ton from Culpeper county. and the defeat of
Mr.. }. NJ. Bolts, have, it is said, upset some
plans and arrangements, which were contem-
plated, in case the latter had succeeded We
are pleased to record the success of MIR. Mauzy,
an excellent and intelligent gentleman, who will
Worthly support Conservative principles in the
Convention, should it be held.-Aler. Gazette,
Oct. oath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29
Gao AOn WORTH OF WINTER
% EVsUUsE GOODS,
Just received at the
Cheap Dry Goods Store.
Great BreakdO,Cn IN Prices

Great BFe0t1OlCn IN IflceS
Goods at Prices obtained before tic WayU
We are now receiving from New York our
second supply of Winter Goods and we can truly
saw to all our friends that we are now prepared to
sell goods at old prices, with one or two eXcep-
tons.
1t is fact that all kinds of goods have fallen
greatly below their value, and we are now pre-
pared to prove what we say If you will only eX-
anime our stock
Calicoes from cts to one shilling,
Delaines % cts,
The best one yard wide Cotton 10per cent low
err han it was;
Bismarck Reits and Alpacas,
French Marinoes, very low,
Black Goods at less than old prices,
The largest lot Of Cloaks and Furs ever seen in
Staunton, at old prices. In fact we have the best
stock of goods we have ever had, and we know
that no house in the Valley can sell at less prices
than we can, as our goods have just been bought
at heavy losses to importers.
oct 20 PIPER, DRAKE d co.
Town papers copy.
EYOr CASH and Cash only pieces of
h Black Broad Cloth for ladies' Cloaks, at $2l
per yard, worth $500
1000 yards french Mernos, at ST 90 worth 81 60,
1000 do De LANES 25 So
1900 do All Wool Carpeting 10 g 60
inferior qualities from 81 to LOO
5000 yards best quality Calicoes, l6 g 20
2000 do inferior quality from 10 to 15c,
200 Ladies' Gents and Misses Shawls at very
low figures;
SO sets ladies' Furs-with or without muffs
large lot of Ladies', Misses and Childrens
Wooden Hoods Caps Sontags, Shawis and Nu-
bias 800 Hoopskirts from IS cents and upwards,
oct Oft at S. H HILB'S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

A UCTEON SALE.-At the request of Mrs.
IA VIM. p. Tate, we will sell, at her residence
near Staunton, on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 51ST 1867,
her entire stock of
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE.
consisting of
A splendid Rosewood Parlor Set complete;
Mahogany Dining Room Set, complete;
Bedsteads, Beds, Mattresses, an excellent Cook
Stove and Furniture; Carpets, Kitchen Furni-
ture, Queensware, and, in fact, every article nee
essary to housekeeping
At the same time and place we will sell good
HORSES, 3 good COWS, one of them a Dur
ham, two horse Wagon, and Harness, Carri-
age, one Buggy and Harness, two Hogs, q lot of
Farming implements, and II acres of Corn
Terms at SALE PECK & GUSHING
octo-tds Auctioneers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

HE POLLS here show that several negroes
voted the Conservative ticket We would take
pleasure in giving them the benefit of the pub
llcation of their names if we knew ceytoinu who
they were, but so many are disposed to claim
the credit that we are afraid that we might. in
the absence Of more definite information, award
it to the wrong persons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

Kentucky, the fastest horse In America, ran
race against time, Thursday, on the Jerome
Park Course. The horse was backed by Mr.
jerome, for ten thousand dollars, to make four
miles In seven minutes twenty seconds. The
bet was lost, the time Of the race being seven
minutes thirty one seconds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

FAYETTE MAUzY, ESQ, of Culpeper C. H.,
who defeated Bolts for the Convention, receiv-
ed the votes OF every white citizen of Cupeper
county who voted except seven, and six of these
were imported Yankees But one white Vir-
glnian voted against him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

Hon. B. HI. Hill, Of Georgia, has written
another letter on the situation, taking up, in
the present chapter, the recent elections He
regards them as evidence that the great reac-
ton has certainly commenced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29
Tuesday, October 20, 1867.

Va The circulation of the Spectator is about
as great as the combined circulation of both the
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.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29
DentiSt3'qj.
II. ENGLAND. ID. ID. s.,

%. Will practice Dentistry in its various BRAN
ches, with all the latest improvements. Teeth
inserted on Gold, Silver, Platina Corolite, Rub
Der, and Cleopastic.
He will be at Waynesboro from the 1st to the
10th of November and from the 18th to the Both
of November, at Greenvilie.
va He will be at the above mentioned places
alternately. oct29-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

In all the counties along the line of the rail-
road, from Bristol to Lynchburg, with the ex-
ception ofRoanoke, Conservatism has triumph
and Radieaiism has kicked the bucket The
negroes and mean white men have small ma
jorlty in Roanoke. abingdon Targtaian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29
A T'TENTEON, LADIES !!
Fall and Winter Millinery

MRS. r. E. HUDSON has on hand and is
constantly receiving large stock of Fall and
Winter Millinery Goods of the latest and most
tashiogqbte styles, which she is prepared to fur
nish to her patrons On the most liberal and ac-
commodating terms.
Her stock consists Of Eonnets, Hats, Ribbons,
the most exquisite and fashionable styles. Give
her call at her store-room, opposite Cowan's
book store ND stairs Oct12-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

THAD. STEVENS ON THE ELECTIONS Sick
as am, I take this occasion to thank God for
our late defeat. The Republicans have been
acting cowardly part, and have met coward 8
fate''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

A TTENTEON, LADHES.-Nlrs. Pagan
"A has just received her
Fall and Winter Millinery.
She would invite the attention of all to her choice
selection. Her goods we're purchased at time
and under circumstances most fayorabe. The
sudden fall in prices will enable her to sell cheap
er than ever before. Great care has been observ-
ed in the selection of everything and with entire
reference to the wants of her customers.
~ n. K.-She will open her Pattern Bon
nets SATURDAY, Nov. 2nd commencing at 10
o'clock.
oct29-3ts VindicatOr cOny
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

a NICE HOME FOR SAEE.-The I'M
n dersigned offers for sale, privately, that val
liable property known as the
"SNAPP PROPERTY"
situated about three quarters of mile West of
Staunton, on the Virginia Central Railroad 1t
consists of comfortable dwelling, all necessary
out houses, and II acres of fine land Any one
wishing to purchase will call and examine the
place, or address me at Staunton, Va.
Terms liberal.
july 2-tf JOHN III. SNAPP.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

JUST AS REPRESENTED. I'VE find upon
trial." says Joseph r. Orwig in letter dated
Nov. IS, 1865, = that your machine. (Willcox
& Gibbs, isJust actat 1t as represented by ats
muny friends; and we would not now do with
ont If for twice it's COST
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29
n AND EOs sALE.-The undersig

AND FOR sALE.-The undersigned
4 4 will sell at public auction, on 81 TURDAY
the 18th of November, the farm on when he re-
sides 1t contains 1917 acres. with about $40
acres cleared, and is situated on the Turnpike
road, two miles from Middlebrook in this coun-
ty. The land is of good quality, and contains ten
acres of good meadow, a dwelling house, good
barn, excellent spring and fine stone dairy.
Terms will be made known the day of sale.
oct 29-3t# VIM p GALE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

The Radical leaders, as we expected, are urg-
ing their followers to continue the most ultra
course, and support the most extreme measures
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

The Convention elected in Alabama consists
of Is whites and 19 negroes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

General Howard says that the negro popula-
ton has decreased over million and quarter
since emancipation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29
Z bubble Sale OF a Valuable Tract of
LamG.-I will sell at public auction ON

Z bubble Sale OF q Valuable Tract Of
IL land will sell, at public auction, on
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH
a valuable tract of land, lying in Augusta coun-
ty, miles West Of Staunton, on the jennings
Gap road, adjoining the lands of Col. VIM. A
Bell, Jacob Hanger and Washington Dudley
The farm contains near 800 acres, about 200
acres cleared, the balance well timbered There
are between so and 60 acres of frst-rate RIVER
BOTTOM Middle river runs through the farm
and there is fine spring in the yard, with first
rate Dairy over it. The Improvements consist of
buildings, and one of the finest BARNS in the
county.
gEs- Persons desiring to see the land will ap-
ply to JAMES w. CALHOUN, Agent,
West View.
Terms made known on day of sale.
CHARLES s. THOMPSON.
PECK & CUSHING, Auctoneers.
oct 29-tHs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

Mortimer Thompson Doesticks) is studying
medicine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29
Private Sales.
ENAMALY CARRIAGE fa,. saia-ns4

NAMzLY CARRIAGE for saie-Of first
IL rate workmanship, of light draught for two
horses and will seat six persons including dryer
Terms accommodating. Enquire of
Oct 29-tf GEO E. PRICE
M ULE FOR SALE.-A good riding and
vA working iron gray MULE, years old,
blind in one eye but the other eye an excellent
one, is offered for S155 Cash, if application be
made within 10 days, to
DAY, BARNES & CO.,
Fork Store, Botetourt county,
Octz0-2M n IooLcopJc P;x,or Dono+
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

THRUST SAFE OF E.AND.-Under deed
Il from Jacob L, Humbert and wife, to me-
dated 10th December, 1889, and duly record ID
and with the consent of the said Humbert I will
proceed, on the premises, on Monday the Dist
daysof October next. to sell, at public SALE tract
of land containing Einefy Acres. on the Mid
die river, in Augusta county, on the road leading
from New Hope by Humberts old mill The
land is of good quality, and title good, but will
convey such only as is vested in me.
Sale at Il clock, y. NJ.
Terms Cash. n K. TROUT,
Trustee.
ostp0neHaenf.-The above sale is post
poned until Tuesday, the 5th day Of Novensbe1.
next, at IL o'clock, on the premises.
oct 29-lt n. K. TROUT, Trustee
VALUABLE Building lots For Sale at
IN STAUNTON.
ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER THE 2ND,
at II o'clock, A. ~, in front of Peck s. Cush-
ing's auction rooms, viz:
A NUMBER OF LOTS
fronting on New and Market streets. being that
portion of the property of the late Judge Thomp-
son purchased by Mrs. Sue W. Hull, of Balti-
more city.
TERMS :-One-third in hand, and the balance
at one and two years, Understanding bonds re-
CURED, secured by vendors lien.
A plan of the Lots can be seen at the office of
Orlando Smith
PECK s. GUSHING,
Oct29-lt AUctiOneers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

NHn REWARD !-Stolen from the sub
- CU scrber, q miles N. E. of Staunton
81 Friday night, the 18th instant, a dark steel
mired Iron Gray Fully, years old. She has
a small white star in the forehead. and a small
white streak inside one of her hind legs; she is
very gay and full of spirit.
l will give the above reward for the apprehen-
sion and conviction of the thief and return of the
mare, or $50 for the return of the mare
oct 2-3t JACOB CROFT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29
The Pan-Anglican SYNOD.

London papers of the 9th contain the record
of the Church Congress recently assembled at
Lambeth. Seventy six bishops, English and
American, deliberated three days in secret ses-
sion, with results that are referred to by differ
ent journalists sometimes with favor, but more
generally in terms of derogation. Its objects,
about which there was much speculation, seem
to have related chiefly to church dogmas and
usages. The Synod passed resolution in IA
vor of offering up prayers in all churches of the
President of the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29
StrOyed or StOte2a.

MORSE STOEEN.-There was stolen from
4 & the subscriber at Mt. Crawford on Wednes-
day night the 2srd Ct October horse of the
lie is dappled iron gray, about IS hands nigh,
and between7 and years Old He does not pace,
but dog trots and lopes well, and carries up well
when ridden. He has a dim mark of having
been branded on left shoulder, and was branded
]. c, s. under his name.
A liberal reward will be paid for the recovery
of the horse, or fer such Information as will en-
sure his recovery Address.
MATTHIAS SHOWALTER,
Mt. Crawford, Rockingham county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

DUBEgC SALE OF LAND, SSc.-BY
Z virtue of a decree rendered at the October
term, 1867, of the Circuit Court of Rockingham
county, will offer for sale, on
Saturday, the 23rd day Of November nect,
the following property, to wit:
1873 Acres Of Land, more or less, lying
and being in the county of Rockingham, State Of
Virginia. on the South branch of the Shenandoah
River, and adjoining the lands Phillip Weast,
Daniel Murray and Others and within one hun
dred yards of the Mount Vernon Forge Said
tract of land has on it good two-story BRICK
HOUSE, with four rooms and other out-houses,
and small Barn. There is fine spring of wa
ter close to the house, and the South River runs
along on one side of said tract of land.
This farm is well adapted to the growth of all
kinds of grain. There are 100 acres cleared and
in good state of cultivation-the residue in tim
Der. The proximity of this farm to stores, mills,
schools, churches, &c, is most desirable.
TERMS of sale of the above land.-The pur-
chaser paying enough in hand to defray the costs
of this suit and the expense of this sale, the bal
ance in three equal payments of SIX twelve and
twenty-four months. with interest from day of
sale-purchaser executing bond with approved
personal security, and lien retained on the land
as security for the deferred payments.
Sale to commence at II oclOck, on the prem
ises. JAMES A. PATTERSON,
oct 29-3t Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-29

We understand that Capt Turkey declares
that he is opposed to negro suffrage. Did the
negroes in Augusta, Albemarle and Louisa who
voted in such numbers, for him know this p
To use the Yankee phrase, we guess" not
The truth is, they did not know for what or for
whom they were voting They voted as their
Yankee and Radical NEGRO drivers in the
loyal Leagues told them they should vote, un-
der penalties of severe punishment if they
failed to do so. The negroes are now in more
grievous bondage than when they were slaves.
They have exchanged good for bad, Southern
for Yankee, masters.
The New York Times states with candor, the
causes of reaction against Radicasm in the
public mind. 1t says-''We do not think that
the great body of the people, or Of the Repub
can party, are satisfied with the manner in
which this question RECONSTRUCT ion) has been
treated. They are not satisfied that we have
the right to force universal negro suffrage upon
the people Of the Southern States at the point
of the bayonet, and to exclude those States from
the Union until they acceptit; nor that it would
be good policy to exercise the right if we had
If -