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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01
Negro Rule---Slander upon the Soldiers

1t IS SO plain that the whole object of the
Radical plan of reconstruction is to secure the
rule Of the Radical party by radical; 5;np the
South through the instrumentalitv of negro suf-
frage that the ''wayfaring mar though a fool.
cannot err therein" The o,rnose Is 70 rain in
the South a sufficient D. ,mber of Radical votes
10 compensate lof Aat the Radical party might
lose in the NORTH bv the reaction which the So
Der second u ought of the voters in that section
would DR. Ig about This plan is still insisted
upon though the returns ofregistration in many
o. che Southern States show that by it the
sceptre of power will be transferred from the
hands of the intelligent whites to those of the
ignorant blacks That such policy should be
approved by fanatcal abolitionists of the most
whose embittered enmity to the Southern peo-
pie would make them delight in their degrade
ton and misery, might not excite very great
degree of surprise, but that it should receive
the countenance and approval of any, even In
the North, who do not belong to the classes
above mentioned, would very properly excite
surprise. This being So what is to be thought
of those in the South, and particularly those
who profess to be friends of the South, who
avow their purpose to vote to consummate that
plan of reconstruction? Are they the friends
of the South? Then may the South exclalm
s'Save me from my friendsl" The Southern
people, helpless, bleeding and in chains, are te
be punished and bastinadoed like elephants til
they are willing to kneel humbly that their a
4qcan masters may mount their backs to be
guided and ridden at their sovereign pleasure
and Southern men, who would fain be consid
cred friends of the South, not only look on with
patience, but help the sable riders to mount J
Was such a disgraceful spectacle ever exhibited
before? No true son of the South could bt
guilty of such conduct To treason to liberty
it adds treason to their race. Can any one who
ever wore the uniform of Confederate soldle
do this thing? There may be some, but w
know that they must be few and far between
like angels visits" but by no means like tn
angels themselves. There may be just suffl
cheney of exceptions to establish the rule |
we wished to offer the grossest insult to tn
soldiers, and to perpetrate the vilest slande
upon their characters, we would say that the
were in favor of voting willing compliance wit
the Radical plan of reconstruction by which tn
South was to be radicalized and the negroe
were to become its future rulers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01
D. OOI4N
sep24-3t Executor
Ctommissioner,s Sale of Land Fou1

4 commissioners Sale of Land Four
~ miles West of Staunton.- virtue of the
decree Of the Circuit Court of the city of Rich
mond, made on the LIST day of April, 1865, in
cause therein depending, in which R. Boiling
Pickett is plaintiff and John A. Pickett, admin
istrator, and others, are defendants the under
signed, as special commissioner of the Court APP
pointed for the purpose, will proceed, upon the
premises, on ce
THURSDAY, the 10TH DAY of OCTOBER
next at II O clock A. NJ, to sell at public auc-
ton. to the highest bidder one certain lot of
ground, in the county of Augusta, lying near the
Central railroad, about four miles West of Staun-
ton, belonging to the heirs of George G. Pickett,
deceased; it being lot No. 2 of the survey of a.
D. Trotter, G. A. c., made September 18th, 1865,
and containing by that survey 81 acres, six
roods, and nineteen poles and which was sold
under former decree in the Same cause. and
purchased by Thomas Eskridge
The terms of the sale are as follows: Cash for
one fourth of the purchase money, and for the
other three-fourths, credit of one, two and three
years the whole bearing interest from the day
of sale; the purchaser giving his bonds for the
deferred payments, and the title to be retained
until the further order of the court
r. BOILING PICKETT,
sep 17-tds Commissioner.
Staunton Spectator copy once week till day
of sale and send bill to this office-Richnaond
DisDatcb.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01
LOVE AND MURDER Saturday tbs 2lst

LOVE AND MURDER-On Saturday tbs 21st,
Robert Garutt aged twenty one years, shot
Joseph La Plant, aged ffty-six, through the
heart on a street in Detroit. La Plant was
walking at the time with Emily Boucher, a
young girl to whom he was to be married soon
and who was also engaged to Garlutt. La
Plants wife was but three months dead, but he
was rich, the young lover poor, the girl false,
and her forsaken lover drunk. So the old lover
be mother. and much in want of husband
and the affair, done up in French style
furnishes columns of sensation for the good peo-
Mo of Detroit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01

It will be seen from Gen. Schofeld's Order
that Rockbridge Bath and Highland constitute
an election district In order that there may be
united and harmonious action among the Con-
sentative element throughout the District, it has
been determined to hold Convention on Tues
day, the LIST day of October, at Old Millboro
for the the purpose Of nominating Candidates
for the State Conrention. Bath and Highland
will both be fully represented and it is desirable
that full delegation should be in attendance
from Rockbridge Any Conservative from the
country, in attendance, will act as delegate
Lexington Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01

News has been received from Nagasaki,
S ama @ two hf Eoe
men and three Cinnamon in the course of three
weeks. The murderers are still at large.
The japanese authorities are imprisoning
japanese Christians in large numbers. The
American Minister has protested against further
arrests until he has seen the native officials at
Yeddo.
The French Minister proceeded there with
the frigate Guerrero to investigate the matter,
and will probably release them. If the Japan
csc persist in this course trouble may be ap-
pretended, as the Christians are under the
French protection. The harbor was full of
steamers and sailing vessels, waiting for Japan
csc purchasers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01

THE RADICAL Observation-Disclosures TO
BE IMPORTED To VOTE Down WHITE Men
We call the attention of the Conservatives of
the North, particularly those Of Pennsylvania
and Ohio, to the following extract from an ar
ticle in the AToao Nation of Saturday. paper
which is the Radical organ in this State, and
edited by man who aspires to the highest Of
fee in the gift Of the negroes. If this PROPOSE
ton does not damage Radicalism in those States,
We shall be surprised.
From the New Nation September 81
And if necessary the fugitives in Canada who
escaped from slavery, and the suffering emf
grants now in Hayti and Liberia, will help to
make this domination of Republican principles.
Yea, we would oyerturn Africa right into
America if necessary, and these thick-lipped,
fat-nosed, woolly- haired people that swarm
those sunny shores be brought here as Irish
men from Ireland, and in the same time be
fitted just as well for the responsibilities Of cit
zenship. All these instrumentalities we would
put under contribution willingly and without
reserve before we would see the old times of
slavery return. There are to be established
emigration societies to induce foreign emigra-
ton here; and for political purposes we must
concede these societies to be established. There
fore, claiming what is sauce for the goose
should be for the gander," we shall have the
same instrumentalities at work, importing
African at Savannah while Irishmen are at New
York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01

LADY SUBSCRIBERS. ALI experienced editors
pay high and deserved compliments to the fair
patrons of the press. Women are the best
subscribers in the world to newspapers, maya
zines, etc. We have been editing for fifteen
years. and never lost dollar by female SUBJ
scribers. They seem to make it point of con-
scientious duty to pay the preacher and the
suffer more by bad pay, and no pay at all than
all the rest put together. Raleigh Progress.
There is more truth than poetry in the bove.
Our experience confirms that of the Progress.
We are always pleased to be patronized by the
ladies, as it is pretty good evidence that our
paper is what it ought to be.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01
The Elections for the Convention.

We give below the order of General Schoheid
relative to the appointment Of assistants to the
registering officers for the purpose OF conduct
ing the elections for members Of the Conven-
tion This is an excellent order:
H'DoRs FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT,
State of Virginia,
Richmond, Va, Sept II, 1867 }
CIRCULAR, No. 9.
l. The President of the Board of Registra-
ton in each county or city will at once select
from the registered voters of each district or
ward in which less than five hundred voters arc
registered, three intelligent and trustworthy
persons to assist the registering officers in their
respective districts or wards at the election to
be held on the 22d proximo, for delegates to
the State Convention. AS it will be required
that the ballots of the white and colored voters
be taken separately, six persons, instead of
three, will be appointed in districts or wards
where there are more than five hundred voters:
three to receive the ballots of the white voters
and three to receive the ballots of the colored
voters. Every person appointed as above shall
before entering upon his duties, take the fol-
lowing oath, to be administered by registering
officer:
II do solemnly swear that, in the election
about to be held, [ will faithfully and impartial
ly discharge the duties assigned me according
to law and the orders governing this election
So help me Cod
2. One registering officer will be required to
conduct the election in each district or ward,
and in all cases where vacancies have occurred,
or may occur among the registering officers prior
to the election, the President of the Board of
Registration in each county will fill the vacancy
by the assignment of registering officer at
large in the county to do duty in the district or
ward where the vacancy exists. In case there
is no registering officer at large in the county
who can be assigned to this duty, the President
of the Board of Registration will forward to
these headquarters the name of proper person
living in the county where the vacancy exists,
in order that such person may be appointed a
registering officer; and in case no person quail
fed to act as registering officer can be found in
| the county, statement of the fact will be made
| to these headquarters, and measures will be Ia
ken to fill the vacancy
| 3. The persons appointed to assist the reg
istering officer will receive the same compensa-
ton for their services now given to registering
officers of magisterial district. These persons
| should be perfectly competent to perform the
clerical duty which will be required at the polls
| 4. The names of the persons so appointed
will be promptly reported to these headquarters,
and also publicly announced in the districts OF
wards for which they are appointed.
| By command of Brigadier and Brevet Major
General j. M. Schofeld y. 5. A.
S. F. CHALFIN,
| Assistant Adjutant General.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-The large tobacco
factory of Mr.. Reuben Ragland, in Petersburg,
was consumed by fire yesterday morning, includ-
ing large amount of tobacco, and a great
quantity of valuable machinery The loss of
the factory alone will probably exceed $780,
900, says the Index. and is covered partially by
an insurance for $4,000. 4 wooden store
house adjoining, and a brick tenement occupied
by some colored people, were also burned. The
Express estimates the total loss inflicted by the
confagration at 100000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01
General 7 r Tochman nfthe VIRGINIA Emf

General J. r. Tochman, of the Virginia Emil
grafton Society, has arrived in Norfolk as the
European agent of the State, to ascertain the
probabilities Of making that port the rendezvous
of numerous Polish families who are expected
shortly to migrate Twelve hundred emigrants
are confidently expected the coming season, and
others already arrived in Spottsylyania have
commenced farming and cultivating the land in
that country. The next session of the Virginia
Legislature will be asked for such sums in aid
Of the enterprise as its i'm. ortance demands
Individual contributions have reached con-
siderable figure The character of these hardy
emlgrant laborers promises ample success and
remuneration to their employers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01
The Election Trouble at Nashville.

NASHVILLE, September 27.-General Thomas
holds conference with the city authorities to.
day concerning the coming election. General
said, stated in secret meeting that there were
three ways to meet the emergency" bullets,
bayonets, matches.
General Crawford's command of United
States troops has left Louisville for this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01
IMPEACHMENT. The Washington CORE

IMPEACHMENT-Th Washington CORE
spondent of the Springfield Republican writes:
Unless all signs fail, the House will start
off with an impeachment debate in November,
and when the vote comes upon the adoption Of
articles of impeachment do not see how it is
possible for them to be rejected. cannot
think of one prominent Republican in the House
who will speak against their adoption. Wilson,
of Iowa, was against impeachment, but is not
pow.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01
Vote against the Convention.

We publish on the first page Of this issue
most able article, on the situation, from the pen
of B. H. Hill, of Ca, to which we call the
special attention of our readers. A careful and
thoughtful perusal of these ''Notes on the Stu
ation," must convince any unprejudlced, un-
biased mind that it is plainly the duty of every
liberty loving, Constitutional Union man in the
State, who has sworn to support the Constitu-
ton of the United States, and who wishes to
perpetuate the government of our forefathers,
to cast his vote against the Convention which
Is intended to transform us into Radicals and
place cur State under the control Of the negroes
and the few white office holding and Office seek
ing Radicals who are endeavoring to recruit
men to supply the places Of the large numbers
who are deserving their ranks in the Northern
States Every man who votes for Conven-
ton, with view or intent Of carrying out the
purposes of the military bills, tramples on the
Constitution and violates his sworn obligation
to support that instrument" In Gods name,
we have woes and sorrows enough-let us not
be guilty of the crime of perjury also. 1t the
negroes are foolish enough to be led to the COM
mission of this horrible crime against the laws
of God and man, let the white men Of the State
wash their hands of it. and remain true and
faithful to their solemn VOW to faithfully sup
port protect and defend the Constitution of the
United States, and the Union of the States
Hereunder, and, in like manner, abide by and
faithfully support all laws and proclamations
which have been made, during the rebellion
with reference to the emancipation of slaves, so
help me God. -
Should those of us, who have taken this oath,
vote for Convention to carry out the uncon-
stitutional military bills, we must forget that
We have ever taken an oath and smother in our
breasts the idea that it is wrong to swear false
~. Can we be willing to violate the Constitu-
ton? Can we be willing to swear to support it
with the intent at the time Of violating it pr
If SO, 'all posterity will proclaim, our hell
nortgaged consciences will never cease to pro-
claim, we are perjured." God forbid that any
one who has taken an oath to support the Con-
stitution shall be guilty of this awful crime
Read the article carefully and we feel satisfied
that all who have sworn to support the Consti-
tuition will vote AGAINST THE CONVENTION.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01

NXECUTOR'S SALE.-I will SELL at
IL public auction, at the late residence of Col.
5. ID. Coiner, deceased, near Fishersville Va,
ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 10TH, 1867
the personal property belonging to the deceased,
consisting in part OF the following; ..
Six colts, two and three years old, sixty head
Of cattle-improved stoek-some of them fat ;
five hundred bushels of wheat, rye, corn, about
thirty tons of hay, farming utensils, McCormick's
Reaper, Union Mower-good as new; one side
saddle, &c.
Terms made known on day of SALE
@. B. COINER,
sep24-3t ness, EYecutor
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sep10-4t Commissioners
CNOMMISSEONER,S SALE.-Ru rir.u.

COMMISSKONER'S SALE.-By virtue
" OF decree of the Circuit Court of Greenbri-
er county, rendered on the 18th day of June.
1867, in two causes therein pending, in one Of
which John W, Dunn, is plaintiff Thomas B.
Renicks administrator heirs, ct ais. are defend-
ants; and Samuel c. Ludington, is plaintiff. and
Thomas B. Renick's administrator, ct ais, are
defendants, in the other, the undersigned COM
missioner, appointed in said decree, will proceed.
on the premises, on
MONDAY, THE 18th DAY OF OCTOBER.
to sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder.
the land in the bill and exhibits mentioned con,
tanning 1000 Acres.
Said land lies in the county of Greenbrier. and
township of Falling Spring and is the tract known
as the Capt. William Renick Tract" -"
TERMS OF SALE.-Six, twelve, and eighteen
months In equal instalments, except so much
cash in hand as will pay the costs of suit and the
costs and charges of executing this decree-the
purchaser or purchasers, giving bond, with ap-
proved security, and lien retained upon the
land as additional security, until the deferred in
stallments are paid.
CYRUS NEWLIN,
0eP NV Commissioners.
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PrGCOte Sales.
EINE MINERAL LANE fa

EINE MINERAL LAND for SALE
The subscriber wishes to sell most valua-
Die tract of land, situated in Greene county Va.
II miles from Gordonsvlle and u from Char,
lotteSvile, containing 200 acres, about 70 of
which is cleared and in good state of cultiya
ton, and the balance is heavily timbered.
There is anever-failing spring of water near the
house, and Swift Rum branch sufficiently bold
line. WIZ
This tract has on it an inexhaustible supply of
PURE CRYSTALIZED MAGNETIC
.4 MINERAL
from which the finest iron and steel can be man
ufactured. This mineral is of the very best quail
lty, and, with capital, this place can be made one
OF the most valuable in the State of Virginia.
;. The Virginia Central Railroad-about 10 miles
oistant]ls OF easy access by good roads leading
to charlottesville and Gordonsville 20
For further information address
JACOB w. ZERKEL, 1t
New Hope, Augusta county. Va.
Hagerstown Mail, and Lancaster Inteiljgencer
lweekiy) copy one month and send bill to this.
oct lin
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01

-
The undersigned executors Of the last will of
John Firebaugh, dec d, will sell at public auc-
ton, on Wednesday, the 3otA day Of October 1867,
on Hays Creek, two miles below Brownsburg,
lands of Daniel Brown Rev: James Morrison
JOS w Culton and others. This farm is very
convenient to churches, schools, mills, &c, and
in an excellent neighborhood. AS to its fertility
it is unsurpassed in the county. About 1870 acres
of this land is cleared and under good fence, of
which Is acres is meadow of the best quality the
residue in good timber The land is we'll water
ed buildings good; splendid spring in the yard,
plenty of fruit sc.
1t is seldom that such an estate is for sale, and
buyers would do we'll to examine before purcha-
sing elsewhere.
TERMS :-One-fourth in hand. and the bal
ance on credit of one, two, and three years, in
equal payments, the purchaser executing bonds
therefor with good security, bearing interest from
day of sale, and legal title retained until pur-
chase money is paid The title is undoubted.-
plat and survey will be exhibited. Mr. John
Lowman. who is living on the place, will show it
to any one wishing to see it. For further infor-
nation address the undersigned Executors at
Cedar Grove Mills, Rockbridge county, Va
Possession given January l, 1868.
Sale to commence at IL clock, A. nj.
ROBERT d. FIREBAUGH,
JOHN COOK, Executors.
1855. ..ttfv 5Es of John Firebaugh, decd.
Spectator, Rockingham Register, and Charles
accounts. -Lerington Gazette.
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Agent for the heirs of Joseph Haynes.

THRUST SALE OF LAND.-Undera deed
il from Jacob L. Humbert and wife, to me,
dated 10th December, 1859, and duly recorded,
and with the consent of the said Humbert, l will
proceed, on the premises, on Monday, the 2lst
day of October next to SELL at public sale tract
of land containing Ninety Acres, on the Mid
die river, in Augusta county, on the road leading
from New Hope by Humbert's old mill. The
land is of good quality, and title good, but will
convey such only as is vested in me.
Sale at II OF clock, A. M.
TERMS CASH. N. K. TROUT,
sep 24-tds Trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01
GOOD FARM FOR sALE.-THE

A GOOD FARM FOR SALE.-THE
IA subscriber having removed to an adjoining
county, is DESTROYS of selling his farm on Middle
River in Augusta county. This farm is five miles
West of Staunton ON the Jennings Gap road
Middle River runs through it. This tract con-
tains near THREE HUNDRED ACRES. with
about two hundred acres cleared and between if
ty and sixty acres of fine river bottom. 1t con-
tains a comfortable Dwelling House, a frst-rate
Spring and dairy in the yard, a Swisher barn 80
feet long by 40 wide; also good orchard of Sc
lect fruit. Those wishing to examine the farm,
will call upon Mr.. G. w. Lilley, living on the
place. The subscribers address is
~ CHARLES S. THOMPSON.
may1-n Brownsburg,
Rockbridge county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01

The undersigned wishes to call the attention of
the public to his stock of Dry Goods, Ready
made Clothing, Boots, Shoes. Hats, Notions
Fancy Articles, &C., which he has just received
and is now offering at prices which cannot fail to
give satisfaction.
His stock embraces well selected assortment
of ladies' and gentemen's DRESS GOODS, of
the latest styles and has been purchased at the
very lowest prices for cash and will be sold at a
very small advance on original cost.
He also keeps on hand a good assortment of
Ready =made Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, No.
tons, Sc. He will offer great inducements to
purchasers of anything in his line, and respect
fully solicits an examination of his stock
B. F. HARDWOOD,
South side Main street, doors East
oct1-tf Of Augusta street.
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Dry Goods.
TEVhe Great Bazaar Looming again i!
PRICES REDUCED!
Dry Goods.

OUT NtOcC Is NOW COH1pIete!
Ladies' Dress Goods of every style,
Plain Merinos, Empress Cloths, French Goods,
all wool Mouslins, Com. Delaines, Cloaking
Cloth, Shawls, Linseys, Flannels, all wool; Cam
ton Flannel, Cassmers, Casinets. Hoop Skirts,
Trunks, Morocco Satchels, Ladies' Hats, Boots,
Shoes, and, in fact everything kept in regular
dry goods store
Our goods have been carefully selected and
purchased at the lowest cash prices, enabling US
to offer rare inducements to our customers We
are determined to sell as cheap the cheapest.
All we ask is call to satisfy the public that we
mean what we say.
Terms Positively Cash.
S. N. GILES s. co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-01

Another colored man has sued the Richmond,
Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad, for non
admittanee to frst-class car, upon a frst-class
ticket, purchased at New York. The company
is determined to stand the suit as test ques-
ton for railroads South.