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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

At a meeting on the opening of the Barrow
Docks, in England, Mr.. Gladstone made a
speech, in which he said:
''The more the use of iron advances the
more the power of England advances" Ought
not Virginia, with the best iron in the world
and enough to supply the world, to be in con-
dition to apply this remark to herself?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24
] AUBLHC SALE ofvai;abIe Real and
keerSNssai E9rNnecfx

II N15UaEzNI
As executor of Peter Livick, dec d. I will sell
ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 1867
all the real and personal property, belonging to
the said estate The property consists of:
good improved land with comfortable dwelling
and all necessary out buildings.
End, The CARRIER Place. containing Al acres
AT the same time and place, I will sell all the
personal estate, consisting of horse, l COW, I
hogs two-horse wagon, household and kitchen
furniture, farming utensils, SC.
The property will be shown to any one wishing
to purchase by Alex. or Andrew j. Liyick, who
reside on the premises.
Terms made known ON day of sale
dec3-4t JOHN TRIMBLE,
Elk or of Peter Livick dec d.
PECK s. CUSHING, Auctioneers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

The Albemarle ''ghost'' has not made its ap
pearance for three weeks and strong hopes are
entertained that the nuisance has been perma-
nently abated
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

Baker, the Detective, whose name was once
"a terror in the country, is now said to be
"snubbed," even by those who formerly employ
ed him to do their dirty work.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

rs If you wish to have fine color printing
executed in the best style, go to the SPECTATOR
Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

Ms~ 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, 1867-12-24

rs 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, 1867-12-24

rs Such as want fine cards should apply at
the SPECTATOR Office, where they can be printed
in the best style and furnished at cheap rates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

The Second Auditor mailed on Saturday
week to Barring Brothers &C., London, sterling
bills for the full amount Of interest payable in
London in January on the Virginia State debt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

@a- 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, 1867-12-24

The great trouble of the present day is, that
too many people are trying to do what God
never designed should be done-get a living
without work.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

Three hundred thousand people are In a state
Of starvation in Sweden.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

~ Do you want good paper? Subscribe for
the SPECTATOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

If you wish to be posted in all the interesting
news, subscribe for the SPECTATOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

Ifyou are suffering from torpid liver, use Ba-
ker's Premium Bitters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24
VALUABLE LAND IN MARKET

" All - EN W "A E6 "A f.
YIN pursuance of a decretal order of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, entered in cause
OF Towberman's heirs u.s. Towberman's heirs, I
will proceed on the premises, about 9 miles from
StauntOn near New Hope, on
THURSDAY, THE 2ND OF JANUARY
next to sell, at public sae to the highest bidder
tract of Long Meadow land, of superior
quality, containing I43 acres. The improve
ments are a commodious brick house, good barn,
with stables, cow-house, sheds, &c Meadow
run passes through premises, and there are we'll
and springs for house use, &C., orchard, fifteen
acres of meadow, and all the comforts of a good
home; also Y acres of Woodland, one-half mile
distant, adjoining Hermitage, well set in pine
trees for lumber, and other timber.
The character of the land in that section is of
first quality Mr.. George Towberman or Mr.
Jacob Armentrout, ION premises) will show the
property.
TERMS:-Costs of sale and suit in hand; bal
ance in four equal annual payments, withinterest
purchaser to give bonds and good security and
title to be retained as further security
Will also be sold at same time $50 bushels of
wheat, 100 bushels of corn, and several tons of
hay, on usual terms
NICHO. K. TROUT, Commissioner.
PECK 81 CUSHING Auctioneers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24
FARM E(HR AIE--At Tho =

a FAKM FOR SALE.-At the request of
IA Judge Fl. W. Shelley, we will sell, on the
premises
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 1863
that nice little farm, situated on Middle River.
adjoining |. j. Parkins, Hawkins and Others
containing lO2 acres. The improvements are
good and in excellent repair. The land will be
shown to persons desiring to it. by Joshua
Slower, who resides on the farm
Sale to commence at II o. clock
TERMS IS equal annual payments, with in
terest payable annually. and the title retained
PECK 81 CUSHING,
dec 10-tds Aro;onoorc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

On Thursday night week. as Mr.. Cannon Cox
was returning from Newbern to his home, he
was attacked by three negro highwaymen, one
of whom succeeded in jumping into his wagon,
and seized Mr. Cox by the throat. Mr.. Co.,
however, shook off his grasp, and got the negro
by the throat and held him until This horse
running in the meantime at full speed) he
reached his house, when, upon calling for as
sistance, it was found that the negro was dead.
A jury of inquest rendered a verdict that Mr..
c., acted in self defence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24
LelNL Notices.
W7IRGINEA:-Atu,lesb held in +


VHRGzNIA:-At rules held in the Clerks
office of the Circuit Court of Allegheny
county, on Monday, the End day of December,
1867,
AGAINST r In CHANCERY '"''i'
This is suit Instituted by the plaintiff against
the defendant for Diuorce from the bond of
matrimony and it appearing that the said defen-.
dant, William Cassidy, is not an inhabitant Of
this State it is ordered that he do appear here in
one month after due publication of this order and
do what is necessary to protect his interest
dec 4-4t JOSEPH sSRfH'S i. FUDGE, Clerk.
NOTICE.-The undersigned one Of the adj
~ ministrators of Gabriel Hite, dec d. hereby
gives notice that the sale bonds of the estate of
the said decedent are in his hands, and that those
indebted must pay up Immediately, or the bonds
Will be placed in the hands of officers for collec
ton. j. j. CUPP,
dec4-2t
VIRGINIA, to wit AT rules held in the
' Clerks Office of Augusta County Court for
said county, on Monday the End day of Deem
Der, 1863
James F. Hite, Executor of Robert McChes-
ney, deceased, Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
John D. Imboden, and George W. Imboden,
Defendants, IN DEBT.
defendant Geo. W. Imboden, the sum of $S47. 80
cents, with legal interest thereon, from the Sth
day of June 1860, till paid subject, however, to
six credits endorsed on note amounting in the
aggregate to S346
Affidavit having been made that said defend
ant, George w. Imboden, is not resident of the
State of Virginia, he is hereby required to ap-
pear in the said Clerks Office, within one month
after due publication hereof, and do what NAV be
necessary to protect his interests
Copy-teste,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Clerk.
A. ID. ii. STUART, P. Q. dec10-4t
TNTEREST.-Allw who are indebted to me or
Il my clients, will save costs by paying ONE
YEARS INTEREST promptly on the 1st of
January.
dec10-4t DAVID FUITZ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24
Punic Faith.

The Radical Congress is the most faithless
body which ever existed. A bill has passed the
House, by a vote of lO4 to 81, so modifying the
re construction laws as that a majority of the
registered votes shall not be required to be cast
in favor of the Constitution, and that MAORI
ty OF the votes cast, however small that number
may be, shall be sufficient to make the ratifca-
ton valid.
And this is not all. Fearing that Virginia
would still be able to defeat the ratification Of
the Constitution, by increasing the number Of
registered votes, under the law as it at present
exists, Drake, of Missouri, has introduced a
bill in the Senate, the object of which is to pre-
vent the re-opening of the registration lists
What becomes of all the talk we have heard
about the reconstruction laws being inality :?
1t is all bosh. It is snare and delusion.-
None but fools can be thus imposed upon
Rally to man, and vote down the Constitu
ton.
The Lynchburg Neaos says: Only one course
is left open for us to pursue, and that is to defeat
the constitution which is to be submitted to u.s.
We do not, however, desire to be misunderstood
with regard to this matter. We do not mean
to assert that we will vote down any constitu-
ton which may be adopted by the Mongrel
Convention now in session. Should such a
miracle occur as the adoption by that body of a
constitution which would afford ample protec-
ton to life, liberty and property in the State,
and which could be accepted without dishonor
and disgrace, we are not so infatuated by passion
as to avow our purpose to oppose it. But no
sane man can reasonably anticipate such re-
suit. No one who knows anything of the spirit
which actuates, and the temper which controls
the deliberations (?) of that august assemblage,
can for moment imagine that any good thing
can emanate from so, corrupt source. MEN
| do not gather grapes of thorns nor figs OF
| thistles, neither can wise, honorable or ac-
ceptable constitution be framed by men who are
destitute in the main of education, intelligence
and integrity.
Fitz Greene Halleck last words were Hand
me my pantaloons, Mary" addressed to his
sister. She turned to the other side Of the
room to get them, and as she did so he expired.
That last unpoetical request of the distin-
guished poet, will, we predict, be the theme OF
many poetical illusions The subject is not as
unpoetical as it would at first seem to be. Ii
we were poet, we would show that this is the
case. Cannot our poetic friend of the Norfolk
| Nygtn,an do so? We hope so.
--s--
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

General Hancock has issued orders for an
election for or against convention in Texas
from February 10th to 18th inclusive Ninety
delegates are to be chosen by lO4 ,259 registered
voters The regulations are the same as those
adopted heretofore in other States with some
exceptions Each ballot presented by colored
voter will be marked ''colored" by the judge of
election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24
AUCTION Sales.
nUBLIC SALE OF Houses & Lots.
I will offer for sale to the highest bidder, at
public auction, upon the premises, on
FRIDAY January PATH. 1863

will offer for sale to the highest bidder, at
public auction, upon the premises, on
FRIDAY, JANUARY PATH, 1861
my property in and adjoining the town of Staun-
ton, consisting:
1st Of the house and lot on which I reside,
containing 3 acres. The house has 10 rooms,
with gas and good cellar, all in good repair
There are also good kitchen, wash-house, meat
house, granary, stable, ice house and servants
house, a hydrant in the yard, and an abundance
of fruit, such as apples peaches, pears, cherries,
grapes, &c.
I'd. A lot adjoining containing one-half acre
with Westinghouse containing three rooms.
3rd. Thirty beautiful building lots adjoining,
containing from one-fOurth of an acre to one and
a half acre each.
The whole premises contain about thirty acres
and will be sold as whole privately before the
day of sale.
A plat of the premises can be seen at the Office
of Echols, Bell, Catlett 81 Co., to whom to
myself, application can be made.by persons wish
ing to purchase.
Terms will be reasonable and made known on
day of sale
dec 24-tds R. M. AYRES.
DERSONAL PROPERTY for sale,
Il Having sold my farm, 1 will offer at public
sale, on
WEDNESDAY, 18TH OF JANUARY
next, the following property, to w.t.
8head of horses, 20 head of CATTLE including 6
milk cows Is hogs, 20 sheep, quantity of hay and
corn, four horse wagon, farming utensils house.
HOlu anu klICHeH FURNITURE lncluQlnS SOFAS, Du-
reaus, feather beds, mattresses, and many other
| articles unnecessary to mention.
Terms.-For all sums of ten dollars and over
credit of nine months will be given, with bond
and approved security, under that sum the cash
will be required.
decN-tds WALTER DAVIS
EHARM FOR SALE.-We will sell, at She
IL rando, on the 18TH DAY OF DECEM-
Der NEXT 800 Acres of good mountain
land, lying on the head waters of Back Creek,
i'm ITO J1cfo
about 80 acres cleared and under fence, the bal
| ance well timbered-some good locust; adjoins
| Messrs. Phillips, Demasters and Coffey. 1t will
make good stock farm. Mr.. Fitzgerald, who
resides on the place, will show it to any one wish
| ing to purchase.
| Terms liberal and made known on day of SALE
JAMES NJ. ROBERTSON
| nov19-tds SALLIE B. ROBERTSON.
| Va The above sale has been postponed until
| the 9Th day of January, 1863
| dec27-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

Such papers as, from week to week. urged
Convention to change the Constitution to suit
the Radicals and negroes can see, in the pro-
ceedings of that Mongrel body in Richmond,
the character of the Convention for which they
urged the citizens to vote. 1t is hoped that
this State will never witness again any Of its
journals advocating the call of Convention,
the chief object of which shall be the incorpor-
alton Of maaversal negro suffrage anto the Con-
stitltion of the STATE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

At Quincy, Illinois, is German with Gu
rious blood mark It is perfect deer, about
the size of silver dollar, and on his right
cheek The form and outline of the deer are
as perfect as could be drawn by an artist, and
show deer in the act of leaping. It is of
bright red color
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

The Mercury tells of a radical candidate at
Meridian, Miss, who, returning from preach
ing, took a sable damsel up behind him. As
he rode off an influential old darkey exclaimed,
81 jes as soon vote far dat ar man as mig
GER"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

Governor Humphreys, of Mississippi, has is
sued proclamation stating that he had re-
ceived communications from gentlemen of high
official and social position, in different portions
of the State, expressing serious apprehensions
that combinations and conspiracies are being
formed by the negroes to seize the lands Of the
white inhabitants and establish farms. Cover
nor Humphreys warns the black people against
lawless violence, and notifies them that the first
outbreak in instruction will signalize the des-
tructon of their hopes and the ruin of their
race.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24
PRINTING.

Mr.. J. G. Gibson offered the following
"Resolued, That John j. Palmer, the Super
intendent of Public Printing, be instructed to
require Messrs. - Hunnicutt and - Hun.
nicutt to furnish him with a copy of every ar
ticle or thing printed, marked with the number
of copies printed
The Chair ruled the resolution out of order
On motion of Mr. Hunnicutt, the Conven-
ton adjourned until II o'clock on the I'd day
of January.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24
TAXATION.

Hodges (negro) offered the following:
"Resolved, That the interest on the State
debt, together with all the ordinary expenses of
the State government, should be paid by tax
upon the property of the State, both real and
personal, and not by special taxes or licenses on
useful and lawful business pursuits, trades, pro-
fessions, or occupations; and that all poll taxes
and all fines collected for violations of law should
be devoted to the education of the children of
the State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24
PriC0te Sales.
ERESH MILK cow FOR SALE.

The subscriber has a very fine fresh milk Cow
for SALE d. w. COINER.
dec 10-3t# FisbersviIla
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

WANTED.-Ag good Blacksmith on Wagon
w, work, can get good wages and constant
employment by applying to
ST. F. c. ROBERTS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

wv of all descriptions, for
w which the highest market price will be
paid on delivery Parties may deliver either to
US at our lanyard at jennings Gap, or at the
Warehouse Of Mcclure & Bumgardner, in Staun-
ton.
dec17-6m# j. & w. KUNKLE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

ENTEREST.-All who are indebted to me or
i my clients, will save costs by paying ONE
YEARS INTEREST promptly on the 1st of
January.
dec10-4t DAVID FULTZ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

TUvHE Undersigned offers at private sale
Il his house and lot on Market street, in the
residence of Samuel M. Woodward.
aug27-tf d. r. BLACKBURN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24

Convention, to preserve, in connection with the
permanent civil government of the State, a COM
plete history of the several steps taken in the
reconstruction of the State it is therefore
"Resozued, list. That Maj. Gen. Schofeld
be especially requested to furnish to the Secre-
tary of the Commonwealth, to be preserved in
his office among the archives of the State, au-
thentic copies Of all military orders issued in this
military district having relation to the subject
of reconstruction, and an authentic copy OF the
and cities in the State.
''2d. That he be respectfully requested to
cause an authentic copy of the registration by
districts in each county and city to be filed with
the clerk of the county or corporation courts to
be preserved with the record of the Office. y
Adopted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-12-24


here. Our wives is lookin' for u.s. De turkey
is already bought, and de pig is already killed
and hung up, an we must adjourn from next
Monday untwell de Sd of January. They could
go home and consult with their constituents.
and git new ideas and better manners if thew
wanted 'em. And above all things let de rum
bottle alone, as has heard suggested. IF by
accident it should slip in, don't say nothing
about it. Now, the gentleman from Chester.
field and some Of de gentlemen from Richmond
can very easily talk about no 'iournment, when
they is right here at home"
Mr. Porter called Bayne to order. as he was
making remark rejecting upon him.
Bayne Very well; I'll leave it to de Chair
to decide and then proceed
lie concluded by asserting that it want no
use talking, the ,journment would be voted for
MIR. Porter amendment was lost.
MT. SCOTS substitute was carried by ayes
and messages, So =; noes, Al.
The Convention will, therefore, adjourn Fri
day to meet again on the Sd day of January.
SUFFERING POOR.
Mr.. Massie offered a preamble and resolu-
tons setting forth that there was great deal
OF suffering and oppression among poor Repub-
lcans IN Richmond and providing that the per
diem accumulating during the adjournment
should be contributed to the suffering poor of
Richmond. Laid on the table.
The Convention then adjourned to meet again
at II o'clock tomorrow.
THURSDAY, Dec 19th.-Mr. Thomas. from
the committee on the Judiciary, submitted a
report upon the resolution Of Teamoh (negro)
setting forth that the Convention could not take
action upon the subject, or interfere in any way
with private contracts. In conclusion, he rec
commended the following resolution
'ReSOtUed, That the Convention has no pow-
er to grant the relief sought in the resolution
aforesaid, and that the committee be discharged
from the further consideration of the subject. +"
On motion of Mr.. Haine, the report was laid
on the table to be printed
PRINTING.
Mr.. Allen, from the committee on Printing,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-04-12

"DoN GIOVANNI. This chef d'euvre of Mo.
zart was performed last evening, at the
Academy of Music, by the Parepa- -Brignoli
Troupe, TO a large and very fashionable
audience. The performance did not add TO the
reputation of the troupe, as 1t was, on the
whole an unsatisfactory and, in some in
stances, an inartistic one, The "Don Giovanni"
of the evening tFortuna) was as unlike what
the Captivating Don" should have been as
possible, and, to tell the truth, the opera might
as well have been rendered without him. He
did not seem to have the first requisite for such
an important role, and his appearance in such
character was very injudicous, to say the least
oft. Madame Parepa Rosa. however, was fully
herself and. in measure, compensated by her
fine acting and marvellous vocalization for the
drawbacks OF the tame and insipid "D0n" She
has done nothing b. tier the season than her
role last night, and it was most refreshing
change 10 hear her after suffering the
infiiction experienced by tue audience
from the ruthless presence Of the Don"
Madame Strakosch was also excellent,
and threw a charm OF grace and simplicity
around her role OF "Donna Elvlra" that was
really captivating. BIignolt sang his TOnlInzd
very we'll but he was very ineffec i've in the con-
certed music q fault he is frequently anenable
to. He is very careless TOO, at MS mat
tention mars many passage that IL m ght other
| wise be a pleasure to listen TO the interpreta-
| tion Of Were he the painstaklng artist that
| Lmberti is, he would be an acquisition TO the
troupe bur l,unfortunately, about the only advan-
tage derived from hts association with It, Is the
prestige of his name and even that is on the
| wane. After Madame Parepa the most satis-
| factory performance last evening was that OF
| Susini, who, as "Leperellu," gratified the au-
| dience immens ,y. Susini is thorough artist
and his intelligent and earnesls efforts are
| always satisfactory.
| Lucta will be sung this evening, with Nine
| Palepa Rosa, Brgnoli, aud Fortuna In the cast
| and tomorrow afternoon Parepa will perform
her great specially OF Norma, "a role IN which
she has few living equals.