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report made it. He not only abused the peo-
pie of Richmond by Wholesale but went into
fulsome eulogy of Thad. Stevens and his con
fscation schemes, declaring Stevens humane
statesman, distinguished by moderation and
clemency A man capable of such misuse of
words may be an honest fanatic he is no judge.
Springfield Mass Republican.
Judge Underwood has delivered a charge
at Richmond to the grand jury which we ven
ture to say has no equal in the annals Of justice
for mellifuousness and irrelevancy. After CIV
ing horrible account Of the character Of the
rebellion, he drew still more horrible picture
of Richmond as it was from which it appears
that the pulpits in that city before the war were
occupied by fulfilled, gay Lotharios most of
the children were illigitimate; the past of
the city he pronounced 'atheistic, and express
ed the hope that its material and moral future
would be brought into harmony with the salu-
brity of its climate, the poetic beauty of its
scenery and the magnifcence of its WATERPROOF
erp He then passed on to eulogy on Thad-
deus Stevens, whom he rated above Clay, Fox,
Pitt and Cicero, and after glowing eulogy on
his confiscation schemes came down in one Hop
to the everyday, useful topic of the exclusion
of negroes from the street-cars, which he dis
legal abilities we know nothing; his loyalty ii
is impossible to doubt but we are quite sure
that the cause both of justice and good govern.
ment would be served, if the fountains of his
eloquence could be sealed up.-M Y Nation,
Radical
"The Richmond journals are expressing very
vigorously their disgust and Indignation at the
charge which Underwood recently delivered te
the grand jury in that city. It may be very
natural to do this, but it seems to us altogether
unnecessary This silly and unprincipled crea
ture cannot disgrace Virginia, cannot insult her
and should not anger her. Whatever of shame
or ridicule his antics may provoke must res
with those who dubbed him Judge. and who
are now his political partisans. He is not ma
tive Of the State, and as he carried neither
character nor capacity with him when he wen
there she is not responsible for the fact that hi
is destitute of both now. It may be little try
ing to the patience of the people of Richmond
to hear ribald and malignant vituperation from
the bench SO long graced and digni6ed by tn,
presence of Judges fancy and Halyburton, bu
if bad and incompetent men must needs be Sc
up in authority the more they bring themselve
into contempt, and the sooner they do it, tn,
better. The people of the North and the mem
bers Of the Radical party if they have any sens,
of decency left, have good cause to be angry
and ashamed, but the citizens of Richmond cal
well afford to look with equanimity on the va
carries of this wretched political parasite ant
huckster. Gazette.
1t is pity that Judge Underwood, of tn.
United States District Court of Virginia, befor
whom jeff Davis is to be tried, is consum
mate ass; but pity tbs tbs true Cincinnati
Commercial, (Rep.)
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Negroes and Street Cars.

The New York Sun says that great deal Of
indignation has lately been wasted upon the
peoplc of Richmond because they dislike the
idea of having negroes ride in the street cars.
It is foolish prejudice, of course, and one
which disappeared in this city several years ago.
But why do not the special champions of the
Freedmen direct little oftlleir surplus indig-
nation toward Northern cities III which the
same prejudice exists. The people of Phiiadel-
phia have persistently refused to allow negroes
in their street cars, and it was only by coercion
on the part of the late Legislature that they
were finally obliged to sacrifice their prejudice:
It is somewhat singular that the elf-constituted
defenders of the negroes give, their attention
exclusively to fault-fnding in the South paying
no attention to the colored people ofthe North.
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him, and were taken to the station house for
protection after the crowd dispersed.
Last night rumors that the colored men were
assembling in force on Navy Hill and in the
nelghborhood of the factories in the lower por-
ton OF the city, were rife The Eleventh regl-
ment was put under arms and kept In the city
during the night.
:. Up to the hour of going to press no further
disturbance had taken place. and we cannot but
repeated in our city. Ito be forwarned, is tc
be forearmed, however.
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Books Dc Stationery.
Legal Notices.

VIRGINIA: AT rules held in the Clerks
office of the Circuit Court of Bath County
on Monday, the 9th day of May, 1867.
Thomas B. Wallace .............,....... Plaintiff
AGAINST,
Robert P. Williams, and John P. Porter, Defts.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to attach debt due
from the defendant Porter to the defendant Will
liams, to satisfy debt due by said Robert p.
Williams to the Plaintiff.
And it appearing by affidavit filed in the cause,
that the defendant, Robert P. Williams is not an
inhabitant of this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered
due publication of this order, and do what is
essary to protect his interest.
"A oopy-teste,
may144w - G. r. McDANNALD, Clerk,
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To the former Student Of Washington Col
lege.

Fellow ALUMNI: You have doubtless wit
messed with pride and pleasure the late splen-
did history of our Alma Mater. The proximate
cause of this happy outbreak of prosperity all
know but a growth so magnificent could not
have been developed from lifeless root; nor
will it wither at a touch. 1t is not an accident
that the tree fertilized by Washington should
bear fruit under the culture Of Lee. Study the
logic Of events and you will recognize our old
Mother as the ''chid of destiny"
The inner growth of the College, of late, has
been as rapid as its outer, and it has been a
solid and permanent growth. The studies have
been multiplied, the system explained, the en-
dowment augmented, the accommodations en-
larged, and the Faculty increased by additions
from the very best talent and scholarship in the
country. Such diversified merits must command
success as long as they are kept up to their pres
ent grade.
The Alumni of every such institution are the
natural custodians of its interests. They are
it's most trusted friends and most valued advi-
sers. The suggestions they make are always &C
cepted as the offerings of enlightened friendship.
1t is the desire of the authorities of Washington
College, that as many Of the old Students as
can possibly do so, shall be present on the &C.
casion of the next Commencement, are partlci-
pate in its exercises, not the least interesting
part of which will be the address to the Alumni,
by Gen. James L. Kemper a distinguished a.
lumnus of the College.
The undersigned appointed, at special meet
ing of the Alumni Association, would, in behalf
of that association and of the friends of Wash
ington College, urgently and cordially invite you
to be present, and participate in the pleasing
exercises that will mark the close Of the present
collegiate year.
WILLIAM Fl. RUFFNER,
WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN, Com.
WILLIAM A. ANDERSON,
Lexington, Va, May Sth, 1867
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the many little scenes not bearing a political
character, by which we were entertained; and
all of which reflect great credit not only upon
the School, but also upon Mr. Vincent as a
thorough teacher.
May success and popularity continue to at
tend Mr. VS. efforts. Ill.
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re- 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-
yertise in the Spectator and tits 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-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-14
Dry Goods.
CECOND SUPPLY OF DRY GOODS.

Try UOOUS.
CECOND SUPPLY OF DRY GOODS.
The subscribers are now in receipt of their sec
ond supply of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, en-
bracing in part the following kinds, viz:
Black and Colored Silks,
Mozambiques, Lenos,
Embroidered and figured Grenadines,
Delaines, Alpaccas, Lawn Organdies,
Purcales Parasols,
Sun Umbrellas
Hosiery, Gloves
Trimmings, Notions &C.
All the above goods have greatly declined since
last season. and we promise to sell accordingly.
AS stock has been bought under the most
favorable circumstances and with great care, we
are prepared therefore to sell as low any house
outside the cities, and are determined to do so.
We could promise more, but as the people
ly ask an examination of our stock by all who
may "'''' pD''D's PIPER fPiSF: DRAKE & co.
may 14-tf-town papers copy.
lust ARRIVED
81 A beautiful lot of all Silk
RENADINES,
also, 80 New Style SILKESACKS.
These are the finest goods ever brought to this
market for sale and l offer them at
BALTIMORE PRICES.
Also,
Organdles MOzamblqueS,
Lawn, Lene Grenadines,
Black GRENADINES, Plaids,
Black Lawns, Ginghams
and large variety of other Dress Goods at very
LOW PRICES.
Bleached and Brown CottOns and Cotton Yarn
very low at ACKERMAN'S,
Opposite Nat Val. Bank Staunton.
may lift
CHEAPER THAN EVER.-The best A
" Brown Cotton cheaper than since the war.
may IA PIPER, DRAKE & co.
DRINTS AND BLEACHED COTTON
Il at greatly reduced prices, can be found at
may IA PIPER, DRAKE 81 cos.
COTTON YARNS, at reduced prices, at
may14 PIPER, DRAKE 81 CO.'S.
nUEENSWARE.-A very large stock of
u China, Glass, and Liverpool Ware just re-
ceived at our store on the corner.
may14 PIPER, DRAKE & co.
CTONE WARE.-8OO Gallons of all kinds
- Stone Ware, at wholesale or retail.
may IA PIPER, DRAKE u co.
Town papers copy all
lust RECEIVED.-8-4B Black and White
81 Berages Black Dress Silks, &C., at
w. NJ POOLES.
may 14-V and V copy
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Stauntom Spectator.
"a
Tuesday, Mag IA, 1867.

&ga- 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, 1867-05-14
NOOD PROPERTY FOR SALE

" IHe Undersigned Will sell, at public sale, on
Friday the 24thday of May,
at his residence near Newport in Augusta coun-
ty, the following valuable property
LIST. The farm on which he resides containing
227 acres more or less of which about $50 acres
are cleared and the balance well timbered There
are about Is acres in wheat and about the same
quantity in oats There is water in nearly every
field 1t contains good meadow. 1t has on It
good brick dwelling house, with good spring
near the house, blacksmith shop, and house for
blacksmith double stable, good granary, new
dairy and loom house: smoke house, and other
necessary buildings
End. A lot in the village of Newport, contain
ing dwelling and store house. A good stand
for q store. The lot contains about acre.
3rd A lot in the same village about acre.
containing a dwelling with water right
4th. A lot in the same place, near acre, con-
tanning dwelling house with water right
At the same time and place, he will sell all of
his PERSONAL PROPERTY consisting in
part as follows:
Six head of horses, ten cows, four calves, ten
hogs, several hundred bushels of corn and oats,
| several thousand pounds of bacon, five or six
cans of lard, loom, wagon, rockaway ploughs,
| harrows, gear, and such other farming imple-
ments are usually kept on a farm
Also all his household and Kitchen fas1.nitare-
most of which is good
The Terms will be made known on the day of
sale. JOHN HUTCHENS
april16- tds-Rockingham Register copy and
send bill to this office
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SeaUiaag M0chi7aes.
NTRAYED OR STOLEN

CTRAYED OR STOLEN.-From the
y subscriber, near Clnes Mill, on Wednes-
day, the 9th day of May, dark brown cow, Of
medium size, with white back and belly, a little
white in her face, her horns are nearly straight
with four wrinkles and dark tips She has six
teats-4 good ones and two faulty ones.
Any information concerning her will be thank
fully received and literally rewarded Address
Staunton, Va.
may 14-3t# JEREMIAH SUTTON.
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WASHINGTON COLLEGE, VA.

WASHINGTON COLLEGE, VA.
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
1867.
Sunday, June 10th,
9 A. NJ
DEDICATION OF THE CHAPEL.
IL A. NJ,
BACCALAUREATE SERMON.
Tuesday, June 18th,
s P NJ,
CELEBRATION OF THE LITERARY SOCIETIES.
Wednesday, June 10Th,
SP. NJ,
ADDRESS BEFORE THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING OF ALUMNI.
Thursday, June Goth,
COMMENCEMENT DAY.
10 A. NJ,
COLLEGE CITATIONS.
DELIVERY OF DISTINCTIONS AND DIPLOMAS
II M.
ADDRESS BEFORE THE LITERARY SOCIETIES
9P NJ,
ALUMNI SUPPER.
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Groceries Dc Staple Dry Goods
I'D FAD FOR YOURSELVES
In. The Advertisements of

BAKER BROS.
We are receiving considerable additions to our
already large stOrk of
Dry Goods and Groceries,
which have been purchased at unusually low pri-
ces, and are offered at very small Advance on
COST comprising in part:
hhds P. K. Sugar.
10 barrels com do,
Is q Crushed, Cut Loaf, Coffee, and
other white sugars
half chests G. p, Imperial, and English
Breakfast Teas,
Molasses and Syrups of various kiuds.
Spices of all kinds; Chocolate and Broma;
Italian Macaroni; Cheese and Crackers Of vari
Gus kinds, with many other articles usually kept
by Grocers.
HOusekeepers are requested to come and
look at these articles, as we believe they cannot
fail to be pleased both with the goods and the Loo
prices.
We are engaged in the purchase of Country
Produce, such as
FLOUR, CORN, WHEAT s. BACON,
as heretofore, paying either the cash or goods at
Country Merchants are ESPECIALLY in
vited to examine our varied assortment, as we
believe that we can furnish them with goods full
ly as cheap as they can be purchased East, cost
of transportation added.
Come one, come all, who desire bargains, as we
do not consider it troublesome to show goods.
We are thankful for past favors, and will en-
deavor to deserve continuance OF the same lib
eral paIrOHdSo
Staunton, Va, May IA, 1867.
nRESS GOODSs DRESS GOODS /! !
~ Summer de LANES and Challies,
unusually cheap by
may14- BAKER BROS.
GAIT SALT
y 225 SACKS FINE SALT
for sale cheap by
may 14-tf BAKER BROS.
DOOTS AND SHOES!
I'D For Men, Ladies and Children
very cheap by BAKER BROS.
may IA
"OODENWARE!
w Churns, Buckets, Tubs and Baskets
also
20 Dozen BroOms, of superior quality for
sale very low by
may l4-tf BAKER BROS.
Superior brands of
Family, Extra and Superfine Flour,
warranted, for family use, by
may 14-tf BAKER BROS.
CHOVEES AND Eas2sES! and other
y Hardware for FARMERS USE Also SUI
pArior kip horse collars very low by
l1ay II BAKER BROS.
MAILS Il HORSE SHOES.-A large
~ assortment at reduced prices, by
may n BAKER BROS.
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Ju6oe Underwood's Charge.

Judge Underworld charge to his mixed
Grand Jury of white and black will be found on
the first page. 1t is a disgrace, not only to ju-
dicial proceedings, but to civilization. Such a
man, not to say Judge, can never receive his
Just deserts in this world. No earthly punish
ment is commensurate with his iendish malig-
nity-no plummet can sound the depth Of his
worse than demoniac malice Satan will blush
when required to acknowledge him as his child.
He has won an Immortality of infamy. For all
time, his name will be synonymous with the
most malicious SANDER, the most iendish ma
lignity, and the basest turpitude
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JEREMIAH SUTTON.
EO1. Rent.

NOR RENT.-A first class STORE-ROOM
II at Mddlebrook, Augusta county, on very
favorable terms Apply at
al ". NJ. POOLE'S Store.
staunton, Va,
NAV 14-V and COPY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-14

Hon. Charles S. Gibbons, Speaker of the
House of Delegates of the Pennsylvania legis-
lature, addressed the colored people of Rich
mond, in mass meeting assembled in the African
Church, on the night of the 3Oth ultt He gave
a full history of the Republican party and led
all to believe that he, himself was, if not the
originator, the one who had kept it going until
it had accomplished the purpose for which it
was formed viz : giving the blessed privilege
of liberty to the colored race. He told the
audience to beware of those who told them that
the Republican party was going to confscate the
property of the Rebels and divide it among the
coIored people This was not so, and that the
sooner they got rid of the idea and went to work
the better it would be for them.
The addressed contained great deal Of good
advice to the colored people, but it was evident
that all of it was useless, he being, as many of
them expressed it, too conservative for them. .
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UILDING LOTS AC AI1ra,a1aN
ALEX. FL. II. STUART,
JOHN b. BALDWIN.
Staunton, May 1T
NOMMISSIONER,S SALE OF LAND

" By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, rendered at the November
term, 1866, in the case of Thomas Walkers wild
ow, &c, Us. Thomas Walkers infants the under
signed having been appointed commissioner for
that purpose, will offer at public auction on
Saturday, the 1st day of Jatne, 1867,
on the premises, a tract of land containing
EIGHTY-FOUR ACRES,
and known as the Owens Tract The said land
lies on Middle River, in Augusta county, about
two miles North of New Hope, and is of the very
best quality and in high state of cultivation
The improvements consist of an excellent brick
dwelling, and good house separate from the
dwelling, good stable and all other necessary
buildings
TERMS SO much of the purchase money as
will pay the costs of sale, in hand the residue
on credit OF one, two and three years, with in
tterest from day of sale, the purchaser to give
bond with approved personal security, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security
GEORGE S. WALKER,
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Negro Suffrage.

The Hudson County Democrat, published in
New Jersey, in an article on this subject says:
''While the Radicals seem determined to pro-
cure Negro suffrage, at any and every hazard,
they are not unmindful of the necessity of keep
ing within their own control the new political
element which they are endeavoring to call into
existence; and hence their missionaries are ira
versing the Southern States to canvass the Ne
groes and secure their votes, by convincing
Sambo that they are his only true friends. The
success of this scheme is not so perfect as they
desire, for every now and then colored man
tells them some wholesome truths, and vindl-
Gates the confidence and attachment existing
between his people and their former masters,
by declaring that he considers the Southern
gentleman is the best friend of the colored race,
and that he would rather trust a man like Wade
Hampton, who fought for his principles, than
one who skulked at home, and claimed to have
been Union man afterwards"
The Washington Chronicle described the late
war as "a fearful struggle to maintain the right
of self government against internal foes, who
had become corrupted by the use of unlimited
power over the persons of slaves.
Amend by striking out the last five words, and
the description is admirable. -E!ramainer.
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AUCTION Sales.
XECUTOR'S sALE.-'

EXECUTOR'S SALE.-The undersigned,
~ Executor of the Estate of David Gilkeson,
decd, will SELL at public sale at the late residence
OF the deceased, on Friday, the alst Of May in
accordance with his will, the personal property
OF the decedent consisting principally Of House
hold Furniture. buggy will also be sold
Terms will be made known on day of sale.
j. A. GILKESON.
Exc of David Gilkeson decd
P. S.-The undersigned at the same time and
wheat drill. ~
may 14-3ts IA GIIKESON
ID UILDING LOTS AT AUCTION
- Pursuant to authority vested in us by VIM.
j. Shumate, we will offer for sale, at public anc
ton, on
Saturday, May 18th, 1867, at o'elock. p NJ
on the premises, number of BUILDING
LOTS, west of Staunton.
These lots are in fine condition, and we'll
located, on the South side of the Parkersburg
road with streets and alleys, giving convenient
access to all of them. They afford fine sites for
dwellings, and are quite convenient to the busi-
ness part of the town.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, A. M.
Terms accommodating, and made known on
day ofsale
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Wants 1!

"TANTED-AN IRISH GIRL who under
w stands waiting in the house and nursing
can find employment with pleasant family by
inquiring at this Office. ap30-3t
WANTED 500 bushels CORN, for which
w will pay highest market price in cash.
ap2-3m JOHN b. HOGE.
w 1000 pounds good Pork,
80 bushels Glover Seed,
700OOpounds Bacon.
| will pay CASH or part trade
feb 26-V&V copy w. NJ. POOLE
w 5000 BUSHELS OF CORN,
5000 LBS. PORK;
CASH ON DELIVERY
PECK & CUSHING,
jan 8 Auctioneers.
WANTED 5000 pounds clean COTTON
w RAGS, at my store in Staunton or Mid
dlebrook VIM NJ POOLE.
jan 1T and V copy
NTANTED-IOOO lbs FRESH ROLL
w BUTTER.
Cash will be paid
dec4- JOHN B. HOGE.
WANTED 5000 lbs PORK
decEtf JOHN B. HOGE'S Store
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Underwood's Case Hopeless.

The Richmond Times says a current impress
sion is, that as soon as there is a perceptible
improvement in the somewhat disorganized
condition of the newly formed Republican party
in Virginia, resulting from the impetuosity Of
Underwood's ''charge" upon Messrs. Segar,
Bolts, Fields Cook and other Original Union
men, of his grand jury, process of de lnaticc
iaqulrendo will be instituted respecting Under
wood The latter individual may solace him
self with the reflection that he holds his present
office for life AS Radical leader in Virginia
his prospects are worthless, his case being al
ready prejudged by his associates and perpetual
ostracism decided upon. A man who, in one
moment of his rawlings, fancies himself in the
wilds of Senegambia, comparing the antique
civilization of that enlightened country with the
barbarism of Virginia, and the next seeking the
companionship of Mars, Mammon and Bacchus
in the labyrinths of heather mythology, is clear
ly not to be trusted with the precarious fortunes
of party devoted to the exclusive alteration Of
Original Union men.
The General Assembly passed at its recent
session, covering the regular session, its extern
sion and the extra, the large number of 44C
acts, local and general. This is the largest
number of acts ever passed by the General AS
sembly during any session, whether we include
extra sessions or not.
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