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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

The Enquirer says that it is an old rule in
racing not to press your horse too hard at the
start. Those who stampeded at the Shellabar-
ger explosion, disregarded the admonition; but
we are pleased to see signs that they are now
reigning up to catch their breath. The Mobile
Register says:
''The phrenzy which few weeks ago was
crying out immediate action, and in favor OF
rushing into Convention for the purpose Of
meeting more than half way the benignant in
tents of the S. S. S. bill, has wonderfully calm.
ed down. As our gallant confrere of the Mail
expresses it, many of these hasty patriots are
finding that they were dancing ahead of the
music, and that while only eager to take the
collar and have their master names engraved
on it to save them from the wrath to come they
have discovered that they were really being
made instruments for the establishment of Rad
icalism in the State We have seen how quick
many of the gentlemen who were at the famous
Selma meeting were to disown the soft i'm
parchment, and their example is even yet be-
ing industriously followed
LET Southern men be content to obey the
laws, and not be in such desperate haste to put
on the Congressional collar Before the time
arrives something may turn up for relief
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
FINE BUSINESS STAND.

Store house and dwelling at Ivy Depot, stua-
ted immediately upon the Va. Central Railroad,
miles West of Charlottesville. This has been
one of the most successful business stands in this
and intelligent neighborhood and is admirably
suited for business stand or large academy
An almost unlimited credit will be given upon
this property
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
EAST VIEW.

This farm in Albemarle county, containing
in 10 fields, partially with stone fence, is all well
watered large orchard of choice fruit, fine gar
den, an extensive yard-ornamented with shrub
berry, trees, &c: Very fine brick dwelling house.
three stories high, containing II rooms; brick
meat house. stables and barn,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
Nelson County.
HUNTLEY FARM.

This farm in Nelson county, Va, contains 1870
acres, about of which is woodland heavily tim
bered. The o. & Alex. Railroad runs through
tn entire length of the farm, II miles distant
from Nelson Station. The wood on this place
makes it particularly valuable, as ready mark
ct is found on the railroad at s. Is per cord
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
Culpeper County.
CULPEPER TRACT.

This farm, containing 1851 acres, lies in Gull
pepper county, Va, one mile from the village of
Jetfersonton, miles from Fauquier White Sui
phur Springs, 10 miles from Warrenton to which
place there is railroad, and ten miles from Rap
pahannock Station, the o. & A. Railroad and
so miles from Washington city
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
FRED HILLS" FOR LEASE.

Situated miles northeast of Charlottesville,
containing 375 acres, about 100 acres in woodland
This property was in fine cultivation before the
war and is now lying idle. The outside fencing
on the place is in good order. There is brick
house with rooms and basement rooms, and
other necessary out buildings
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

Gs- The Spectator having about as many SUBJ
scribers as both of the other papers published in
this place. it is to the interest of persons to ad-
vertise in the Spectator and it 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
SPECTATOR, as it has a much larger circula-
ton than any other paper published here
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
FOREST HILL.

This splendid Estate is located in Albemarle
county, Va, ON the Rivanna river, seven miles
East of Charlottesville. Contains 935 acres, 400
acres cleared land, the balance in timber. OF the
cleared land 40 acres are river low grounds of
very superior quality
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
EDGEFIELD

This Farm in Albemarle county, contains 626I
acres, one-half woodland, with all necessary out
houses, good barn, good tobacco house with SUI
perior prize in it, good corn house and excellent
servants houses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

THE KENTUCKY RADICALS say, that if We
elect Conservatives to Congress, they will moi
be admitted to seats in that body. So the CRY
of the Radical candidate is, take us as Repre-.
sentatives or have no Representatives. Well,
if this is the alternative, the masses, if they
trust to it, will unhesitatingly say, mo repre-
sentation.' In such case, so-called Repre-
sentatives would be the worst kind of misrepre-
sentatives. We had better not have the truth
spoken in regard to us than have atrocious false
hoods told upon us-LouisuiUe JouunME
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

va The circulation of the Spectator is about
as great as the combined circulation of both the
other papers published in this place, and has as
many subscribers in this county alone as are con-
tanned in the whole subscription list of either of
the other papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
OAK RIDGE
Contains 1O2

Contains 1920 acres, of which 760 is cleared land
and under cultivation, and the residue heavily
tlmbered, which lumber can be easily and prof.
itably disposed of, as it lies near the Orange &
Alexandria Railroad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
RETREAT.

This beautiful Estate, in the county of Abe
marie, containing 575 acres, 100 of which are riv-
on the Rivanna River, about miles from Char
lottesville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
SHADWELL MILLS.

This property is miles below Charlottesville,
Va, immediately on the Va. Central Railroad, a
depot being at the mills and the Rivanna Canal
running directly by them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
JOHNSON TRACT.
TERRELL PLACE

This farm, containing 337 acres lies in the CO.
of Albemarle, Va, 6 miles from Charlottesville
and one mile from the river
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
Dissolution.
nISSOLUTION.-

hISSOLUTION.-
~ The Co-partnership heretofore existing
under the name of Trimble, Devier & Co., is this
day, by mutual consent, dissolved. The bust
ness will be conducted hereafter by Hartman Hi
ner. JOHN TRIMBLE,
Doe HILL, Va r. X. DEVIER,
April II, 1867. H. HINER
ap 16-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

Hon. JOHN BELL.-This distinguished gen
tleman has many friends throughout the South
who would be pleased to hear of his where
abouts and Of his health. The Nashville Dis
patch, Of the 2Sth ult, says that the old Ro-
man is now residing in Stewart county, Tenn,
and that his health has improved, and he is
enjoying the correspondence of friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

The editor Of the Enquirer has been on visit
to the county of Fauquier. In speaking of the
sentiment of the people ofthat county, he says
''The citizens Of Fauquier, than whom there
are none more intelligent and virtuous in the
Commonwealth, are very firm in their purpose,
while obeying the laws, to do nothing to dis
grace the name and record of Virginia, and
their own character as her devoted sons, and as
American freemen."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
What a Colored Preacher Said.

At recent meeting of Radicals, or ''Red
Stings" as they are called in that section, at
Wytheville, Va, tall good looking, colored
gentlemen by the name of Wilson Leewood a
preacher, arose and spoke earnestly to his breth-
rem for some time; he stated that be was in
favor of seeing his race conduct themselves as
Christian men, polite and respectful to all,
honest and truthful; and he knew if they would
do this they would receive the respect of all /;
that he knew they were now ignorant and they
would have to be careful who they selected as
their friends that in selecting men for Office,
they must select gentlemen who were respect
able, and competent and could be relied upon,
and not suffer themselves to be duped by those
who wanted to make tools of them to get into
Office and then discard them He cautioned
them too against men who had nothing but false
promises and deceit to offer them, and told them
that their true friends were those to whom they
had to look for employment-tha they would
have to live among and must cultivate the
friendship Of the better class of Southern white
people. Altogether his speech was very sensi-
BILE and we'll received by the decent portion of
the audience without distinction of color as
was sufficiently evinced by the encouraging
plaudits which he received.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
Lost.
r ADIES. SHAWL, LOST

7 AIDES SHAWL LOST.-Lost, on the
IL Port Republic Road, between Staunton and
New Hope, on last Thursday week, a Ladies'
Shawl. The finder will be rewarded by leaving
il either at this Office or at the store of James nj.
Stout, in New Hope or giving information where
it can be had. apl16-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

EIGHTY NEGROES DRowNED.-Advices from
below say the town of De Solo, opposite Vicks-
burg, was suddenly inundated a few days since,
and from eighty to one hundred negroes were
drowned. The people of Vicksburg used siren
uous efforts to rescue the poor creatures, but
could only reach such as had secured temporary
places of safety. The town was exclusively oc-
cupied by negroes-& Louis, April s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

In reference to the appeal to the Supreme
Court to test the S. S. S. bill, the New York
Ecpress remarks that the battle for the Consti-
tuition must be fought at the North; and that
Southern men should appeal from the decision
of Congress in this matter through every legal
expedient, for the Northern people will not
want to Eight for craven submissionists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

The National Latelhgencer says that it does
not imagine for moment that anything the
excluded States may do, unless the negroes con
troll, will enable them to get foothold in Con-
gress before the next Presidential election, tho
they should adopt constitutions that were letter
for letter like those of the New England States -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

From a note to the editor of the Christian
Observer, we extract the following:
The sober sense Of the North begins to be
alarmed, and many of the most judicious and
observing predict revulsion. The sensible and
conscientious part of the people will not submit
their crew So I hope ee"S God d regns Here is
our only hoDe.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

The news from the levees of Louisiana is still
unfavorable. The crevasses near Baton Rouge
are beyond control, and all attempts to close
them have been abandoned. The richest sugar
region Of the State is ruined for the season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

The New YORK WORLD says that the Re
publicans seem to act upon that well-known
to hate those whom they have injured. They
who exacted obedience to the Constitution
should have obeyed it themselves, instead of
doing which they complied only with as much
of it as they pleased, and insisted on the South
submitting to the whole. Had it been any,
thing but the odious institution of slavery that
was in controversy, every impartial judge would
say that the South had good cause to rebel. IF
the Constitution did not bind the North. why
should it bind the South?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

Hon James A. Bayard, of Delaware, has been
appointed by Governor Salisbury to fill the un-
expired term 1.-TWO years. of the Hon. George
Read Riddle, deceased.
Senator Bayard made most able and siren
uous opposition to the Radical test-oath, of
1862, and when the vote ofthe Senate establish
ed the same, he resigned his Office His Con-
sentative fellow-citizens of Delaware hope he
will accept the appointment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
The Valley Spirit (Chambersburg, Pa.,)

says:
1.-THE nineteen months which intervene between
now and the Presidential election will witness
the decline and fall of party which has done
more mischief, shed more blood, squandered
more treasure. kindled more diabolical passions,
and inflicted deeper wounds on constitutional
government, than any other political party that
ever existed in the world
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
Wants :!

YOUNG LADY
IN wishes a situation as TEACHER
in q private family, during the Summer months.
French and music not taught
Terms moderate. Address
Miss E. NJ
Charlottesville, Albemarle county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

Mr.. Chenowith, of Baltimore, who has been
giving lessons in painting to the ladies of the
family of Mr. Jefferson Davis, at Fortress
Monroe, states that in his conversations, whilst
Mr.. Davis complains Of his detention without
trial, he entertains towards the officers who
have him in charge, the kindest feelings, and
that he is grateful to many citizens of Baltimore
for their favors to him. His health is now toll
eerably good. He speaks of public affairs calm
lv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

THE LYNCHBURG VIRGINIAN addressed a
long and sensible editorial to the colored folks,
the conclusion of which is the following:
Tn conclusion, we would urge our colored
friends to avoid all appearance of antagonism
with the whites !; to be honest and Industrious,
aud let politics and, especially, Radicalism,
alone; to continue respectful to their superiors,
the whites, as they generally are to take coun-
sci of good white men whom they know, and
have known all their lives-and avoid such men
as Hunnicutt, whose counsels will only lead
them astray, aud bring trouble upon them in
the end. They need the fostering care of the
white man, and this withdrawn, to be succeed
ed by his enmity, the fate of the colored man
will be sealed. We have written with the
frankness of a friend to class that we have
never abused, and towards whom we have en-
terrain none other than the kindest feelings"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
Our duty to Dosteritv.

Under this caption, the Petersburg hnder
has long and able article We have room only
for that portion ofitwhich urges the Importance
of the proper education ofchildren 1t says that
parents should increase both their labor and
fidelity in the family training of their children.
The mind is then eager and inquisitive-th
imagination warm and active-the memory i'm
pressible and retentive-and the whole intellect
ual and moral being is in condition to be per-
vaded and formed by the plastic lessons which
may hourly distill from parental life Or lips. In
maturer years, line upon line and precept upon
precept may be forgotten or perverted ; but the
teachings of the nursery are immortal. IF these
lessons are of sound and pious character, they
follow rsubject like a guardian angel through
all the tolls, temptations and sorrows of life, to
strengthen and comfort him, to prop the tot
terng steps of age, and shed their cheering grace
upon the darkness of the tomb
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
Tho Richmond Times savs IF q nro,n;ur

The Richmond Times says, if premium is
ever offered for the original secessionist" in
Virginia, Hunnicutt will take it, for Major
three months before the secession of Virginia,
this determined man of aorath wanted to precip-
itate hostilities by capturing Fortress Monroe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
New England and the Negroes.

We hold and believe we can demonstrably
prove, says the Petersburg hdec, that those
who constitute the great mass of the Republican
party, are not now and never were the enlighten-
ed, liberal and true friends fthe negroes. Who
are they? Where do they live and from whom
did they spring They are New Englanders, or
of New England descent, almost without excep-
ton for it is we'll known that the great body
of the Western people are descended from New
England emigrants. And now consider what
has always been the policy of those Eastern
States towards the colored race? Who brought
them from their native land to this country
Chiefly New Englanders, in New England ships
Who sold them into perpetual bondage? New
Englanders. Who bought them and worked
them in those Northern States as long as their
labor was profitable? New Englanders-th
fathers of the present Abolition Republicans
Who sold them and removed them to the South,
after their labor had become improbable in the
North? Abolitionists and their fathers. Who
continued to bring them from their native land
in Northern ships and to sell them to the West
Indies and and elsewhere for gain-purely for
money-long after they had ceased to be profit
able as laborers in New England? Nothern
Abolitionists and their fathers And it was pro-
posed by Congress to stop the slave trade, and
put an end to the wicked traffic, who voted a.
gainst its continuance? Mark this Virginia
And who voted forts continuance? Mark this !:
MISUNDERSTANDING Abolitionists and their
fathers These are facts which can neither be
ignored nor gainsaid; for history has them. in
her faithful record
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16
FertiLiSe7'!
ERESH GROUND PLASTER.

i, have erected mill ON the Nursery grounds
of Tannehill IL Wheat just outside the corporate
limits OF StauntOn, for the purpose of grinding
plaster, and are now prepared to furnish pure
plaster, ground at our mill, at $500 per ton of
200 pounds Or, will grind lump plaster at
the toao rate OF $3.50 per ton. 1t being our object
not to charge a high price and grind only small
quantity, but by charging toao price to keep the
mill in continuous operation
When it is inconvenient for parties to furnish
bags we will furnish barrels charging cost for
same. We will deliver the plaster at the r. R.
Depot, when desired, charging simply actual
cost of drayage.
We are compelled to pay cash for plaster and
will require cash on delivery or will take in ex-
change, corn, oats or flour, at the market price
Persons at distance desiring ground plaster
can address us at Staunton, and will be notified
by return mail at what time it will be ready,
thereby preventing Disappointment
A. BOWLING. JR., & CO,
april l6-tf Staunton, Va
NROUND PLASTER Farmers, wish
VI ing the best and purest ground plaster, can
be furnished in any quantity, and at cheaper
leaving their orders at
APP 16-tf W. NJ. POOLES.
MO TONS PURE GROUND PLAS-
AU TER in Store and for sale low for Cash.
apl6-tf HOGE & MASON.
"ANTED-ALLPE PERSONS who NEED
w GROCERIES, such as Fish, Sugar, COT
fee, Buckets, Backing, Candles, Matches, &C.,
to call and see me before buying elsewhere any
thing and everything at cost at
RICHARDSON'S,
at j. w. S. Taylors old stand, Main street,
jan 29-tf opposite First National Bank
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

The Lynchburg Republican says that it is
pleased to see signs in the cotton States of a
purpose on the part of the more sensible negroes
to vote with the whites in the coming elections.
Lazy, idle and vicious negroes who have run of
from their old homes to live by pelfin the cities,
will generally vote with the radicals and mean
white men, but the honest, industrious and we'll
disposed negroes, who expect to be good citizens
and to live by their labor upon good terms with
respectable white people, will vote with the
friends of the South. A similar decision of the
negroes will, we have strong reasons for believ
ing, take place in Virginia The best portion
OF our colored friends will stand by the white
people whom they know to be friendly disposed
to them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

HE RUSSIAN TREATY. The treaty with
Russia for the transfer to the United States of
the Russian possessions in Northwestern Amer
lea was ratified by the Senate Tuesday last, only
two votes dissenting. The specific sum to be
paid is s.. 100000, the 100000 being added in
consideration of a guarantee by Russia to relieve
us of any obligation arising out of the privilege
which she had allowed others of fishing and hunt
ing in the territory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-16

Speaking of the late connections and revolu-
ton In Hayti, the New York Sun says that the
history of that island, since the coIored popula-
ton obtained its freedom, has been series of
sanguinary revolutions and civil wars, and the
country is probably in worse condition now
than ever before. The leaders have never shown
themselvescapable ofagreeing upon or establish
ing anything like a sound and substantial gov
eminent. Life and property have always been
exceedingly insecure and the constant danger of
new revolutions has tended to keep the country
in deplorable condition.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-07-12

children to the notice of the President.
He gave them kind words and more
than once availed himself of the oppor-
tunity of kiss. B1stonians says that
never before was there a time when
politics were so successfully excluded
from a public demonstration in honor
of a public man, and many are glad to
have the President among them in or
der that they may express theirrespect
for him as the Chief Magistrate and as
a fellow-citizen, irrespective of the is
sues which disturb the country.
In the evening grand bouquet was
given in the Egyptian Saloon of the
new Masonic Temple, at which the
President was the honored guest. In
response to a toast, Mr.. johnson spoke
at some length, his remarks being fire.
quently interrupted with applause
After the banquet the President was
escorted back to the fremont House,
where he was met by eX-President
Pierce, who had lest arrived from New
Hampshire, especially to pay his re-
spects to him.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-07-12

FARMERS CORN PUDDING.-Set on
the fire a large pot of water, which
must boil hard by the time the pud-
ding is mixed. Put one quart of milk
by self into saucepan, and give it a
boil; when it has come to boil, pour it
into a deep pan and stir in it pint of
molasses, then add by degrees three
pints ofIndian meal, and lastly a tea
spoonful of ground cinnamon or gin
ger; have ready pudding bag, dip it
into boiling water, shake it out, then
pour the batter into the bag, tie firmly,
leaving about one-third vacant, as it re-
quires room to swell; put the bag into
the large pot of boiling water, cover it
closely, and let it boil steadily for at
least three hours, four will not be too
long. While boiling it should be turned
frequently; as the water boils away,
replenish it with more water kept boil
ing for this purpose in another kettle;
on no account put in cold water, as that
will render the pudding heavy. Turn
it out of the bag Immediately before it
goes to the table, and eat with butter
and molasses. 1t will be found excel
lant