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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

In Warrenton, Fauquier county, Va, on the
night of the 2Sth ult, colored man by the
name of Henry Clay Lee, long and favorably
known in that place as peaceable, unofending
and industrious person, was murdered, and
strong suspicious attach to colored man by
the name of Jno. Butler, who had been a slave
in that place before the war, but served two
years in the Federal army, and another colored
man name Jno. johnson Jno. Butler was in
the employ of Lee, and it is supposed that he
murdered him for his money
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
White and Colored peorle

Since the emancipation of the colored popu-
lation of the South, we have frequently told
them that their condition now is mo better than
that Of the aohites-that with the acquisition of
of freedom they became burdened with the re-
sponslbilities of freemen and will find that, in
many respects, their immunities are not as great
as they were before Many, no doubt, thought
this was a strange position, and that the re-
mark was made more in jest than in earnest
But some now are beginning to experience the
full force of the truth of the assertion. When
slaves, if they we're guilty of larceny, they were
given few stripes and let off without any 9TH
er punishment. Now, however, when charged
with this offence, too frequently committed by
them, they are thrown into prison, and, il
found guilty, sent for number ofyears to work
in the penitentiary, just as white people are
treated who are found guilty of the same of:
fence.
Before emancipation, practising the J1ee-lou
ism, advocated by portion of the demoralized
people of the North, they selected their imam
oratos and cohabited with them ad HJitam.-
When they desired change, they selected
another, and enjoyed perfect immunity from all
the penalties attaching to the offence of bigamy
Like the Mormans they enjoyed plurality Of
wives, and jealous wives had not the power to
have them imprisoned and punished for their
infdelity. Now, however, the liberties of the
freedman are no greater than those possessed
by white man, and he is not permitted to CO.
habit as man with wife, and to desert his free
love dulcinea and marry another woman. A
freedman named Samuel Hall has recently COM
mitted this offence in Rockingham county, and
the result is that he is now in prison charged
with the crime of bigamy, and may be sent to
the penitentiary. Since the war, he has been
cohabiting with one woman, who has given
birth to child-he recently married anothe,
in due form, whereupon the first woman had
him arrested. charged with the crime of biga.
my, and he is now in prison awaiting trial We
would advise other colored persons, who are
now liable to the same penalties as white peo
pie, to take warning by the fate of Samuel Hail.
and to bear in mind that their condition is now
but little, if any better than that of white PEG
pie. The time of their special privileges and
immunities has passed, and they are now bur
dened with the responsibilities as well as blessed
with the fancied boon of freedom
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
LGbOr-S0Uj2ag Machine.
YNvHE EXCELSIOR DRAG SAW.
E. BERREY'S PATENT, July 10, 1856

This celebrated machine combines greater du-
rability, simplicity, and strength, than any other
of the kind now in use 1t is adapted for cutting
cord wood, stove wood, cooper stuff, single stuff,
&c.
1t has the capacity for cutting from thirty to
forty cords per day; will saw log four feet in
diameter without choking, and works easily with
two or four horses. 1t can be run with any horse
power. The saw-guide is self-operating The
guide controls the saw while entering the log and
also controls saw while going through the log.
We are manufacturing these machines, for
delivery to any part of this State. All orders
will receive prompt attention
For further particulars address the proprietors,
EAKLE 81 LINN,
Mt. Sidney, Augusta county,
feb 12-tf Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

rs 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 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-
ton than any other paper published here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Scarcity of Money.

The Richmond Times says that ''it would be
singular, indeed, if money were easy and the
people prosperous, while Europe is getting all
their gold, the United States Government all
their greenbacks, and while Secretary McCul-
loch and the National Banks, IN obedience to
the TAGS Of Congress, are contracting the cur
rency by spasms so convulsive, that each one
threatens to bury us in irretrievable ruin. And
this is the time proposed as suitable to impeach
the President and territorialize the Southern
States!"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Tuesday, February 12, 1867.

Va The circulation of the Spectator is about
Ms 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, 1867-02-12
The Question of State Convention,

Mr.. Keen, of Pittsylvania, offered a resolu,
ton in the Senate, of Va, on Thursday last, to
instruct the Committee for Courts Of Justice to
bring in bill providing for taking the sense Of
the people of the State in regard to calling a
convention to remodel the Constitution. The
opinion of the Senate was pronounced by the
decisive vote of yeas S, nays %.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Southern Garrisons.

General Grant has called a meeting of Major
Generals and Brigadier Generals of the army
at Washington, to confer upon army matters
generally, and especially to consult upon the
necessity of maintaining garrisons in the South
ern States. The decision, says the Richmond
Wing, will doubtless turn Oh the necessity"
to the Generals, not to the Southern States, of
keeping up these garrisons
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Legal Notices.
the creditors of Andrew

OTICE.-To the creditors of Andrew Sit
~ lington, decd, and Charles Sitlington, and
John p Porter, administrators of said decedent
In pursuance of decree rendered at the Octo-
Der term 1856, in the Circuit Court of Bath coun-
ty, in cause therein pending, in which said
Charles Sitlington, and John p Porter, Admin
istrators of Andrew Sitlington decd, are Plain
PENDANTS, notice is hereby given to the creditors
of said decedent, that they present their claims to
me. commissioner of said Court, properly au-
thenticated, on or before Wednesday, the 10Th
day of March next as Ishall then proceed, at my
Office, at Bath Court House, Virginia, to take an
account of all debts and liabilities due from, and
owing by aidintestate. And notice is also given
to all the parties interested, that shall proceed,
at the same time and place. to take an account OF
the Plaintiffs administration upon the estate OF
their intestate. C. r. McDANNALD,
feb 12-4w Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

A VOLCANO IN THE MooN.-The astronomi-
cal world is again perplexing itself about the
moon. A volcano is said to be in active erup-
ton there The crater called Lime has been
lately observed to be obscured, and it is said
that the darkness was observed on this spot in
1888. This has of course given rise to much
speculation, and among other journals that are
discussing the subject, the London Spectator
says: 1.-The impression is that an eruption is
going on, but if SO, must not the moon have an
atmosphere? Could combustion take place
without oxygen? Would the smoke-the car
bonic acid gas-rise without some heavier gas,
like atmospheric air, to rise in?'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

Gen. G. W. Gusts Lee (son of Genl r. E.
Leg has declined the Presidency of the Mary
land Agricultural College to which he was elect
ed. He will retain his present position as one
of the Professors at the Va. Military Institute
at Lexington, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

The Washington Chronicle ridicules and de-
nounces the 'New Reconstruction Scheme =
1t predicts the passage of nearly all the Radical
measures by the present Congress, irrespective
Of the Presidents Veto-including the Force
bill. 1t speaks Of the tremendous energy OF
the Republican majority in language very
much like that used during the highest excite
ment Of the Jacobin sway in France.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Groceries.

NOTICE. have just received fresh sup
~ ply of GROCERIES, consisting, in part
Prime Rio, and Laguira Coffee,
Crushed and Coffee Sugars, bright brown do.
Bright Molasses, Cheese, Crackers;
Hemiock Sole Leather, Calf Skins;
Also, all kinds Country Produce, which offer
for sale at small advance. Call and examine my
stock before purchasing.
feb 12-3m JNO. b. HOGE,
Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

A pair of liliputains were brought into the
world by lady of Preston, Conn., One of the
infants weighed less than one pound and half,
and the other little over two and half pounds.
A lady finger ring fits their arms nicely.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

Madame Black, of St. Patrick street, Otta-
wa, Canada, has given birth to a child with
only one eye, in the middle of the forehead, an
inch and half above the nose. Both well.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

The Farmers and Merchants Bank, " re-
Gently Incorporated by the Legislature, was. Or
ganized, at Charlottesville, on Friday last, by
the election of Jno L. Cochran, President, and
Jno. NJ. Goodwin, Cashier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

General Butler says that President johnson
''does not like to show his hand" MIR. Prem
tice adds: eff he were to show both his hands,
all his pockets, and the inside of his hat, his
cock-eyed assailant would see no stolen spoons
in them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

NEW F1RM.-C W. Hunter, recently of
IN Jones 6 Hunter, having associated with him
VIM. G. Nowlin. of Appomattox CO., Va, in the
BOOK, STATIONERY and MUSIC
business, will hereafter be conducted under the
style of HUNTER & NOWLIN at the former
stand of Jones g. Hunter next door to the Post
Office, Staunton, Va, who will settle all accounts,
pro and con, of the old concern; and they res
pectfully ask the encouragement and support of
the public, promising to neglect effort to graf
ify their wishes, and to supply everything in the
Book and stationery line that may be called for
HUNTER & NOWLIN,
Next door to Post Office, Staunton, Va.
EARD.-The patrons of the late firm Of Jones
u s. Hunter, are hereby offered my grateful
Acknowledgements for their past support, and the
many assurances of satisfaction heretofore receiv
ed, will be great incentive to the new firm for
more Jealous and diligent efforts to serve and
please them. Very respectfully,
feb 12-tf @. W. HUNTER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

The preliminary Democratic caucus held in
Washington was almost unanimous against
holding a national convention in the spring.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Fertilizer.

Fertilizer.
PHOSPHATE OF LENE.-We will sell.
on Monday, February 25, Court day.
at our Auction House, seven tons, more or less.
PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
sold on account of ker, Stevenson & Co., for
charges. PECK & CUSHING,
feb l2-tf Auctioneers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

Miss Nellie Marshall, daughter of the rebel
General Humphrey Marshall is writing story
for the Memphis Avalanche. That journal
says: Miss Marshall has scarcely passed her
eighteenth birthday, and yet, by earnest appli-
cation and study she has advanced to an hon
ored position in the field of letters by the side
of the noblest intellects of her sex.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

We learn from the Kingstree IS. c. Star,
of the 3Oth instant, that Messrs j. S. Beck and
]. P Barrincau, who were arrested by order of
the military on account of the death of the ne
groes in the burning of the Kingstree jail, have
been released from Castle Pinckney, wher ethey
were confined, and arrived home that morning.
The release was made upon the requisition of
J. B. Logan, district judge, for the transfer of
the prisoners to the civil authorities
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
C0-PNTtn erSHiD.
DISSOLUTION..

d kISSULU I1ON.-
~ The Co-partnership heretofore existing, I'M
der the style and firm of Jones & Hunter, is dis
solved this day January Ath, 1867 by the junior
partner purchasing the interest of Fl. W. Jones,
the senior member
Fl. w. JONES,
G. W. HUNTER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

A charitable entertainment for the benefit Of
the widows v, and orphans of Rome, Ca, was
occurred in the performance in which Con-
federate flag was displayed. The agent of the
Freedmen's Bureau put stop to the exhibit
ton and shortly after detachment of fifty
nine men and commissioned officers from the
Sixteenth United States regulars arrived by rail
road and arrested five young gentlemen who
took part in the tableau. The prisoners were
taken to Atlanta and confined in the military
barracks by order ofGeneral Thomas, command
ing the department
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

The assessed Federal tax of Albemarle coun-
ty amounts to $6,23S, Of which 1882 have
been paid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
4 UGUsTA co. COUEsr CLERKS OF

IN FICE, III W II:
TRAY-Taken up, by Robert D. Hensley,
on his land in Augusta county the 9Th day of
January, 1867, of the following description, viz:
A red and black spotted SOW, seven or eight
months old, crop of. the left ear and appraised at
81. so cents by Jacob Nebergall and Clinton G.
Miller Extract-Teste
feb l2-3t WIN A RIIRNETvT Clnrl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Wants!

ROAkDING.-The undersigned can furnish
Id BOARD to six or eight persons as good as
the market will afford for the moderate sum of
eighteen dollars per month.
feb 5-1m& Mrs j. A. MARTIN
East side of Augusta street, between Main
and Frederick streets, Staunton. Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Southern Radicals at Work.

We learn from the Washington Chronicle,
one of the most Radical Of Radical papers, that
there have recently been in Washington dele
cations Of Southern Radicals from nearly all the
Southern States, urging the Radical Congress
to impeach and remove the President, and to
put the Southern States under military rule,
and to deny the Southern people the benefit OF
the writ of habeas corpus. Worse enemies Of
liberty and republican Government never exis-
ted in any era of the worlds history. The
Chronicle mentions the following as the dele
gates from Virginia: "Hunnicutt, Bolts, Nc
Kenzie, Franklin Stearns and Gilmer' the
last being DR.. Geo. K. Gilmer, Editor of the
american Uisson' in Harrisonburg, Rocking
ham county The Chronicle says:
''They declare that, unless what they ask is
granted, it will be impossible for them to live at
their own homes. One and all, they arraign
Andrew johnson as the cause Of their suffer-
ings. One and all, they demand that he should
be removed Or that his hands should be fettered
by thorough legislation.
If the Chronicle reports them correctly, they
add to their treason to liberty the basest false
hood
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

AlCef SOulo uliil pOftdut puSiueSo: Ciie ULI VI
the Reconstruction Committee was taken up.
Mr.. Stevens said he had not made up his
mind about it, except that, desiring vote on
it as early as possible, he would not to agree
postponing it till Monday.
Mr. LIE Blond said the bill struck down the
civil government in the South, ignored State
laws, and broke down the judiciary.
Mr. Raymond proposed,~in view OF its I'M
portance, to allow twenty minute speeches on
it, and it was finally agreed to hold night SEES
sion for its discussion.
j. NJ. Ashley rose to personal explanation
with regard to some newspaper correspondence.
He took occasion to denounce the President,
but denied any completely with General Butler
or intended stab at General Grant in the getting
up Of the Impeachment BILL
Messrs Stevens and Brandegee made char
acteristic speeches in favor of the Reconstruction
bill. The latter said the bill commences where
General Grant left off two years ago lie saw a
promise that the sword of the Republic was
about to be again unsheathed
Mr. LeBlond and Mr. Finch opposed and
Mr.. pike favored the bill. Mr.. Farnsworth fol-
lowed in favor.
Mr.. Rogers spoke an hour in opposition, say
ing that rather than see military government
established In this country he for one, would
use the power the Almighty gave him in resis-
ting the invasion of his liberties.
Mr.. Thayer interrupted Rogers about it cost
ing him his neck to resist
Mr.. Rogers continued That if the South had
the blood of Washington, Jefferson, Madison,
the sages and heroes of the revolution, they
would protest, as their fathers had protest
ed, by their blood, against the desrotism of
King George. He hoped the President Of the
United States would resist--would use the pow
er the Constitution gave him to compel traitors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
auction Sales.
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE o.

RENT
As Commissioner acting under two DEGREES rem
dered IN the case of KOners Executor u.s. Koin-
ers widow and heirs 1 WILL on
Thursday the 7th of March,
In front of p. Schmucker's store near Fishers
vile depot, offer for SALE at public auction three
IFaGss Oh iand, which belong to the estate of NJ.
THE BROOKS TRACT containing s1S acres,
lEyIlng on South River, about one mile above
THE ENTRY TRACT. containing 12s acres.
"a large portion heavily timbered lying q miles
East OF Flshersville and II miles from the Rail
THE FABER TRACT, containing 1O2 acres,
With lie spring, ordinary improvements, and
and half East of Fishersvilie
Iaese lands are so we'll known, that more mi
mute description is s., unnecessary. Persons desi-
ring to purchase will examine for themselves
Ii any OF these lands should not be sold on the
day named, they will, forthwith, be offered for
rent.
The terms accommodating and made known on
1eD l2-4w Commissioner
MILL PROPERTY FOR SALE.
1Y1 On the 2lst day of February nert, l will
offer for sale publicly, Gf not sold privately be-
lore that 'me') a s1e dpSpgge. MTI Known as
on North River, 81 miles North of Lexington
Inns mill Is IN good repair and in n good grain
growing country. There is a good two Story
Brick House, with four rooms, and other necessa-
~ buildings.
Persons wishing to buy such property will
please call and examine for themselves
JOHN CHAPLIN.
feb 12-3t Wind copy
TEVRUSTEE'S SALE IN SANGERS.
Il WILLIE will sell publicly on SATUR-
DAY, the 9th of March, at II NJ the House and
Lot of Asa E. Pierce in said village, conveyed in
deed in trust, for benefit of A. W. Brown decd
and now for benefit of Mrs Mary Brown The
property is desirable, as much so as any in the
village.
TERMS :-One-third cash, the balance in six
and twelve months, the purchaser giving bond
and security. Lien retained and such convey
ance made as vested in me as trustee.
j. NJ McCUE,
IeD IDS Trustee
DUBLIC SALE.-We will sell, at Mt Tor
i ry Furnace, Augusta county, on Tuesday
February 18th, II good work Mules and Harness,
several Horses, or Wagons, set of Blacksmith
Tools, set Carpenters tools-complete; House
hold and Kitchen Furniture, together with all the
implements necessary for operating Furnace
Terms made known on day of sale.
feb PIT SHAW 81 BROOKS
EXECUTOR'S SALE.-As Executor of
IL John Afford, decd, 1 will proceed, at his
late residence near New Hope on the 10th day of
February, 1857, to SELL all the Personal Property
left by decedent, consisting of Cows l horse
household and kitchen furniture &C.
Terms made known on day of SALE
jan 29-3t TIL G. stout Ex'or
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
~ in Augusta County.
COLLECTORS OFFICE |
T INTERNAL PEUENITE'

u S. INTERNAL REVENUE,
9TH DISTRICT, VIRGINIA,
HARRIsoNBURG January 10th, 1867.
All persons in Augusta county, who have been
assessed upon Income, Carriages, Gold Watches.
Pianos, Silver Plate, and upon all MANUFACTURED
| articles such as Brandy, Whisky, Leather, Fur
nniture Castings, Clothing, Carriages Harness,
tend, in person or by deputy, in the town of
STA UNION, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,,
and Thursday, the 18th 10Th, 10th, and 21st days
of February, 1867, to receive payment of said
Taxes.
ALL TAXES assessed and uncollected up to
January 1st 1867, are demanded under this notice,
and all persons failing or neglecting to pay the
same during the time above appointed aOiW incur
the penalty of 10 per cent. as required By Laa1.
OFFICE Immediately over the LIST National
Bank. SAMUEL r. STERLING,
Collector 9th District, Va.
ian 22-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Mr. Henry F. Hunter Killed.

Mr.. Henry F. Hunter, who lived near where the
bridge across Greenbrier River stood, before
being burnt by Gen. Heth, three miles East Of
Lewisburg in Greenbrier county West Virginia
and who owned the Ferry-boat used at that
place since the destruction of the bridge, on
Sunday. the 3rd instant, lost his life under the
following circumstances
In consequence of the thaw which had been
going on for several days, the river was rising
and the ice in the river was about breaking up,
and the pressure was threatening to break the
cable in the middle of the stream. To prevent
this, Mr.. Hunter climbed the tree, On the West
bank of the river to which the cable was at
rebound of the limb, thus suddenly relieved Of
the great strain upon it, struck him with such
violence that his jaw was broken and he fell in
stantly into the river. Persons on the Eastern
side Of the river, who witnessed bis fall into the
stream, could not cross to render him any as
sistance, and it was at least five minutes before
any person on the Western side arrived. When
he was taken out, life was extinct He was
either killed instantly by the violence of the
blow, or was so disabled by it as to be unable
to help himself when in the water, and conse-
quently soon drowned.
He leaves a wife, a number of small children,
and many relatives and friends to mourn his
sad fate.
P. S.-After the above was put in type, we
received the Green5rier Independent, from
which it appears that Mr. Hunter was not killed
by the rebound of limb of the tree, but by the
end of the heavy cable which struck him with
such violence in its rapid uncoiling from the
tree, around which several coils had been
wrapped, when cut by his knife, that his jaw
was broken, and it is supposed, that he was
instantly killed by the blow thus inflicted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
n PURSUANCE of a Deed of Trust exc

Il cuted to me, as trustee, by Messrs. Summer
son & Turner, of da tie 18th of January, 1867,
hereby notify all persons holding claims against
said firm, that unless they report them to me
within sixty days from the execution of said deed
they will be precluded from all participation in
the benefits thereof And all persons indebted to
of debts filed with said deed in the clerks office
of the County Court of Augusta, are notified that
immediate payment is required at my office, in
rear Of Spectator building Staunton, Va.
ian 29-4t o. SMITH Trustee