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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-23

FREEDMEN S BUREAU = In connection with
the rather curious debate in the Virginia Re
struction" Convention concerning the continu
ance Of the famous Bureau, it seemed to be well
understood in the Convention That he rcsnIu
ton was wholly in the interests of the employ
ecs and officials of the Bureau. who desire to
hold their places
In connection with the matter it is also we'll
known ia this city that in spite OF General
Towards recommendation for disseminating
the Bureau in July next, a combined clfolt is
being made on the part Of the civil employees
in this city and throughout the South, to bring
an influence 10 bear upon Congress to have the
Bureau continued for another year.
Gca Grant. however, seems t. be Of the
opinion that the District Commanders with the
force under them can discharge all the duties
now performed by the large army OF civilians
in the servic, Of the Bureau, with scarcely no
additional expense. = Washington Erpress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-23

The report OR. NJ. Manly, Superintendent
lf Freed men's Schools for the State Of Virginia
for the month ofNovember, just forwarded to
headquarters, shows that there are II, 225,
co,ored children under tuition in this State; OF
which $500 are from Richmond. Six new
schools viii be opened in Richmond alter Jan
nary lst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-23

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-The case Of Mr.
Snitbson VS.. Stanton, for false Imprisonment
during the war, is now before the District
Court.
The recent discharge of about eighty meehan
les from Government employ at the Navy
Yard and the fear that retrenchment orders
would cause a further discharge of large
number of mechanics, has prompted an appeal
to the Secretary of the Navy, from various
sources. in behalf Of those who are depend for
work in this quarter.
In the Circuit, Court on Saturday two wrts
of error were granted by Justice Wylie, in the
cases of Dr.. James j. Warren and II. Ii.
Lewis, for the reversal of the judgment OF con-
fiscation rendered by the District Court here in
1863
% Friday night gentleman, while passing
overthe canal bridge at Seventh street, was
knocked down and robbed by two negro men,
who were arrested yesterday.
The "Anti-Slavery Standard" has letter
dated at Alexandria, Va, from which the toll
lowing is an extract:
"a movement is on foot to bring out Gen.
Butler for President, and Benjamin Wade Tor
Vice. President, upon a thoroughly Radical
platform. That ticket, it is believed, would
rally to it's support the Southern Radicals and
true men of the North [ do not know how
that would be-; but it would be ticket fit tor
Radicals to vote for, and that is more than can
be said in favor of some other tickets have
heard suggested. .
The Memphis Avalanche declares that there
,,o tuon}1, tbouaond nearly. starving cOlored
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-23

The residence of Secretary Seward, in Wash
jngton, was discovered to be on fire, one night
last week. The assistance Of the reighbors
Prevented much damage, and saved the family
from sufocation. Notwithstanding the house
is guarded by soldiers it is said, the FIRE was
the work of an incendiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-23

It is said thatsthe fisheries of the coast Of
Alaska, are#likely to interfere seriously with
the New England cod, balibu'' and m'oke'el
fisheries, San
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-23
VIZ. DEMONSTRATION" Convention.

va. - KCCOnSIFuCJ1On" COHVeHIIOH,
The Convention adjourned on Saturday. The
most motto able feature Of the days proceed
ings was the defeat OF resolution declaring the
sense of the Convention to be in favor OF a
continuance Of the Freedmen's Bureau, and
retaining the volunteer officers lately mustered
out The resolution, after a long and spirited
debate, was lost by more than two to one
The question of equaliziug taxation was taken
up, and it was made apparent that the Convcn-
ton is anxious to adopta plan that will encour-
age immigration and attract capital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-23

The shock Of the earthquake experienced in
Canada, Vermont, and Western New York,
on the morning of the 10Th inst. (already re-
ported) was in some places quite severe, caus-
ing considerable alarm. Hardly ever before
was there such year as this for tempests,
earthquakes, and disasters Of various Kinds,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-23
Foreign News.

The British Government is still taking pre-
cautionary measures to guard against another
Fenianm ovement. The troops dspatchel for
Portsmouth were yes erday sent to Osborne,
Isle OF Wight The Observer. OF Stature day;
says that the British Governm Mt, in all the
extra precautions which it is now taking against
the Fenians, is acting with a full knowledge of
their secret plans The a.arm caused by the
Fenans in London is subsiding
Advices from japan announce that the ports
of Ytddo and Osaka will be thrown open to
foreigners for settlement and commerce on the
29th Of January, 1868.
The new constitution Of Austria has been pro-
muIgated throughout the empire BY an lmpe-
rial decree
The bill for the reorganization Of the French
Imperial army, which had been under discus
sion for the rast week in the French Senate, was
introduced into the Corps Legisatit by N.
Gressier. nj. Gres>ier, on reporting the bill,
made speech explaining the features, and de-
Tending the character of the measure. lie denied
that it was preparation TOR an early war, be-
cause, in reality, it would operate to reduce the
present effective force Of the army Lie insist
ed that the measure was intended only as a
wise provision for the necessities OF the future.
Rouher, Minister of State, strongly protested
against the opinion which had been expressed,
that The introduction of the bill looked to q war
with foreign power, and declared that the
bill Was not proposed by the Government as a
temporary expedient to meet an Immediate
contingency, but as a permanent measure TO
improve the organization and promote the gen
eral efficiency Of the military forces of the En-
pire Jules Favre made a powerful speech in
opposition to the bill. Towards the close OF
the sitting, vote was taken, and TIE ministry
was sustained by majority OF the Chamber:
A long and angry debate in the Italian
Chamber Of Deputies on the policy OF the
ted on Saturday, when a final vote was taken,
and the ministry was defeated by a majority OF
two. The announcement Of the result was re-
ceived by the Opposition with loud cheering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-23

The Departments in Washington Will b
cIosed-on Christmas, aud New Year 5 Day, au'
during the holidays the clerks will be above,
more leisure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-23

TOFFEE-l9 sacks good Rio Coffee, received
" to-day and for sale low by
nov IA !. G.. MILBURN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
STANTON PICTORIAL.

The rival shows have completely obscured our
town with their imposing posters. Strangers
who visit us will have to Gift the veil' in order
to catch a glimpse of the hidden town with its
5000 sub-paperial denizens. Yet, those who at
tempt to exhume US, will have to do it at their
own peril for we are guarded by as hideous a
caravan of monsters as ever assembled en- masse
in a wilderness. Their glazing eyes do not even
blink in the light of the sun, while their distend-
ed jaws and bloody fangs appal the stoutest heart
A number of human beings have been torn to
pieces ION paper, and the authorities istlessly
look on without even summoning a coroners in
quest. Unless we are soon relieved by an exhi-
bition of Castello's or Robinson's Collection of
wild beasts there is probability of every man,
woman and child being annihilated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
THE IMMORTAL J. N.

This itinerant orator and philosopher ha-
rangued quite molly crowd in front ofthe Court
House, on Tuesday night last, and promised to
do the same on Wednesday night-but didn't
We presumed the audience were of the mixed
sort-though the darkness was so palpable with
the exception of two Pickering lamps that they
all seemed of the same ebony hue The appear
anee of the orator was unique he wore black
coat borrowed for the occasion) over q dingy
white duster-long hair-moustache Ia musk
queteer and goatee. His jokes were all of the
saw-dust order; and, it is a matter Of surprise
that he does not hire himself out to some travel
ling circus he would make an excellent clown.
We hardly know in what school Of oratory to
place him. De1nosthenes or Cicero could not hold
a candle to him, and the blood and thunder
speakers of the days of the Rump could come no
where near him. In all probability he is off
shoot Of the Buncumb school. He informed col
ored and white friends assembled that he came
among them to '1lft the VEIL" and speak the
TRUTH rare quality in the orators of the present
crisis He had never fit in his life except when
he was attacked by a catamount, and then he
ram Both North and South fought bravely-
both won themselves immortal renown. From a
Northern stand point the South was wrong and
from a Southern stand-p point, the North was
wrong If they would only change points they
both would be right, and shake hands That's
lifting the veil. The war was a God-send to his
colored friends; for, if it had not occurred they
never would have been free. They (the negroes
were not indebted to the North for their freedom,
it was Gods work altogether!
His arguments were enforced by wild gesticu-
lations, squatting and whirling his long arms
around like fy-wheels. At the beginning he
pulled off his borrowed broad-cloth, then he I'M
buttoned his waistcoat, then loosened his neck
tie and threw open his collar. This was in all
probability practically lifting the veil. In con-
clusion, he began to beat round the bush for the
greenbacks or shinplasters-the smallest contri-
button would be acceptable. Alas the patriot
fell from his proud standpoint" the veil was
lifted, and we beheld the sordid beggar!
The last we heard of ~. NJ" he was lifting
the veil at the sweet-scented Richmond Conven-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
BURGLARIES,

Having missed from time to time money from
his money-drawer John B. Evans Esq, suspect
ed that some one must be in the habit of entering
his store at night and concluded to watch, and
sure enough, whilst his brother David and Y. NJ
Bickle were in the store Friday night last
awaiting the entrance of the rogue, he opened
the door with key and walked in, but as he was
greeted with the blow of stick, which failed to
knock him down. he did not stand upon the order
of his going but went at once, and succeeded in
making his escape.
On the next night-Saturday one broke
open the window shutters and entered the store
of John Englemaps on New Street, and stole
some candy, &C. IF this conduct is to be kept up
Staunton will soon become as bad as Harrison
burg for burglary and robbery
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

The Sunday School of the Episcopal Methodist
Church-South, of this place, held a picnic in
Taylor's grove, near town, on last Friday. The
school was formed at the church, between and
o'clock, under the command of their Superin-
tendent, Mr. A. M. Simpson, and marched to the
woods, where they spent the day very pleasantly
swinging, eating and singing and in many other
modes OF amusement. Rev. Mr. Phares, of Nor.
folk, delivered very interesting and amusing
address.
We regret to state, however, that the enjoy
ment of the day was somewhat marred by an ac-
cident which occurred to two of the children
Wine Hughes and Mamie Steinbuck Late in
the evening, when the school was making prepa-
ration to return to town, these two children were
thrown from swing and were very severely
hurt, but, it is hoped, not dangerously Injured
Willie Hughes was badly stunned but has almost
entirely recovered. Mamie Steinbuck sprained
her foot and ankle very severely, and is still con-
fined to her bed.
With this exception the day was one of wild
enjoyment and true pleasure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
RcCKINGHAM FEMALE INSTITUTE.

We invite attention to the advertisement ofthe
/" Rockingham Female Institute" located in
Harrisonburg. under the charge of Rev. Philan-
der NJ Custer Principal.
Having known the Principal for many years,
we can endorse him as an intelligent, highly edu-
Gated and courteous christian gentleman, who
has taught with much success for the past twenty
years. Whilst teaching a male school, his pupils
were so well prepared by his teaching that they
had but little difficulty in graduating with the
highest honors at the University of Va. We
have no doubt that he is equally efficient as an
instructor of females. Of his female assistants,
the Rockingham Register says: "They are la
dies of high character and rare proficiency in
their several departments"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
John Robinson's Combination Circus and
Menagerie.
STAUNToN. August 3D. 1867

STAUNToN, August ID, 1867.
To ma Patrons and Friends in the South:
For 25 years have presented to your notice
my Equestrian performances; during that period
I have trained and introduced to you the greatest
stars that have ever blazed in the equestrian fir
mament. Hernandez, james Robinson, gained
at your hands wreaths of unfading laurel. In ad-
dition to my own family, secured your approba-
ton and rewarded me with your patronage, this
my first tour in seven years in the Valley, my
former reputation shall ever be my best adver-
tsement before the people. The superiority OF
my entertainment, and the propriety of conduct
of my performers, guaranteed by. the presence OF
my family, is matter of great Importance and
absorbing interest in this and giving entire salts
faction to my auditors, it has been proven by the
immense numbers of people who crowd to my
pavilion. Whenever my name is announced, as
it is fully understood am in the field, it depends
on you to determine as to the former efforts OF
myself and my present determination to give you
first class amusement, and depend upon it you
will not be disappointed. Finding many OF my
old friends anxious to ascertain If were alive,
and coming among you again, I present this card
for their perusal. JOHN ROBINSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
KILLED RY LIGHTNING.

On Thursday, the 18th Of July, about2o' clock,
P. M, William Hopkins, aged about p years, a
son of Rev. John Hopkins, of Arlington Depot,
Nelson county, was instantly killed by lightning
whilst making hay, near Batesville in Albemarle
county His cousin, James Shepherd, was with
in three feet of him at the time and was knocked
down, but soon recovered from the shock. The
legs, feet, face and beard of the young man were
burned his socks burnt and his hat torn into
shreds. He was a protested christian, and the
Tuesday morning before his death he prayed at
the family altar, with unusual earnestness, that
all might be prepared for sudden death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
List of Letters

Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton, July
| 31st, 1867.
AVN Alexander, mrs M Argenbrite, miss
All ss Abra Armistead '>''e0'i' --'"'' y
B-W Black, Thos Burley, mrs Sallie Brown,
mrs S Bryan Brown, m d, miss Bear,
S A Burke, Ro Bigler, miss Eva Brown, O c
| Beckner q M Brown Hendry Berle, M 81
Brown 2, mrs N E Brown, mrs M A Brown, miss
Mary e Brown L f Brown, Jas Berry, jackson
| Baker col, j Brownlee, miss FL Banks col,
| Grayson Brown, Chas Brown, G s Britton, d
| Black r Barnes 2, miss B Bowler, A Bumgar-
ner, miss EllanOr Bateman, miss M Burrel, Il G
| Bonham.
Capt w L Clarke, mr. s. mrs VIM Clarke
| W Cubaniss, mrs A Craig 2, S Crawford,
Maria Campbell M Nancse Clarke, miss NJ E
Cool, c Collins, j Clement, Geo Green, Henry
Crist, Geo c Clarke mrs Cath Croft, G Christian,
Amos Crosby, mrs M r Church, Rev L M
Conser, miss Mary Camdon, --a
D-Pat Duggan, mr. Damron, nj Diehl, j
Dickerson 2, l. Draft, JAS DAME, j S Dull, j III
A Donagee, G Deadly, Henry Down, W Dew
ries.
E-miss Mile Fleetwood, miss Maggie Ed
F-Rev VIM Finn, 7 L Farnish, mrs L Frame
John Forrest, John Foier, mrs Z Farrow miss
Emma Fry.
G-Saml Goode, miss L Gilkeson, L Grills, G
Nv 81 Heiskell 2 miss S W Harwood Sam
uel Hunter 2, Robt Henderson, mrs L Henton,
miss Il Hyde j X Hlldebrand, j q Hays, X
Henderson, mrs Hagedon, Eli W Hewes, Chas
Hill, A Harris, Adam Hopp, Heller & Wad-
dell.
I-miss Mary L Irving Geo Imboden
ID Il jackson, miss Jennie johnson 2. Ann
Jefferson col VIM johnson
K-miss Matte j Keesey, L Kemble,. Jas
Killeen, F G Keller, A Kline
L-miss Vic Lomax, K q Logan, miss M E
Lancaster, John Lee, T. Lannders, Boston Lane,
James Ilnney, j ohm III LOinSh bauph.
Mr. Moss, mrs M E Martin, j Myers &
Co, mrs L Mela, M Meredith, j B Moore jr,
Jos X Morton, miss G III Moore, d T Madgan,
p1 Prey T T / / Preston, Amanda V Pike P
RI Richards, Philip Reesey, John Ram
sey, Jas Randolph, miss G Richardson 2, E 7
Robinson Alex Randell
S-Wm Stewart, miss Lizzie Shuey, Wyatt
Smith COL Robt Scott r A Sedwick, miss N
Salmon, mrs M E Suthers, miss M A Smith, miss
L A Smith, J r Sexton, Jacob Shafer, Jas 0
Stobbs, Jacob Sheets, Col,G H Smith, Geo A
Shuey, d A Staubus, d Shelton, And Southards,
mrs Sarah A Taylor Jas A Tate, Edith
Thompson col
V-David Vanpelt
WIN Wallace, Scott Wood, s Wallerstein,
Rt Rev r V Whelan, mrs Mary Williams miss
l. West, j n Whitlock, Jas w Waddell, John
White col, mrs Esther White Rev E ? Walton
2, B Washington, maj White, Rev L
Walker.
Persons calling for letters in the above will
please say they are advertised.
A. T. MAUPIN. P. NJ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
For the Spectator.
Barnum's Museum Collection, Van Amburg's
Menagerie, and Dan Castello's Great
Circus Combination,

Circus Combination.
Any establishment of this character which Of
fers first class attractions to amusement seekers ;
which fulflls its promises; which is conducted IN
decOrOus and proper manner, and which spares
no trouble or expense, in catering to the gratif-
cation and comfort of the public will not suffer
for lack OF patronage in this vicinity The es-
Enlistment now on a tour through the Valley
of Virginia, and which will shortly visit Staun-
ton known by the above title, and of which Dan
CASTILLO is at the head fills all these conditions,
we have no doubt, from the high reputation it has
won during the past three years in the South,
and from the very high endorsement from the
press and the public it has universally received.
The press of Baltimore, Richmond, Savannah,
Charleston Mobile, New Orleans, Memphis,
Nashville, Louisville and all the principal cities
and towns of the South, speak Of it in the high
est terms, as emnently deserving of the very lib
eral and fashionable patronage which has been
extended to it in these places while those of our
own citizens, who have witnessed the perform
ance in other places, are equally unanimous In its
praise Bringing such a reputation with it, it
cannot fail to do well here more especially as the
management has been noted for its Hberality to-
wards the widows and orphans of the South, hav-
ing given innumerable benefits in their aid, and
devoted the entire receipts OF numerous perfor-
mances to the Southern Relief Fund thus evin-
cling spirit of generous reciprocity, which is as
commendabie as it is rare.
1t will not exhibit in Staunton till about the
2lst inst, previous to which time due notice will
be given of the exact day and date; when those
who visit it, will witness large and full menag-
arie, comprising many rare beasts, &c, including
den of wild lions, under the care of Prof. Hall,
who enters their cage and performs many daring
feats with them, including the thrilling one Of
feeding them with raw meat from his naked hand !!
The Circus Company numbers many of the
most noted artists in the profession besides a
troupe of Arabs, which have lately created such
an excitement in New York The entire estab-
lishment numbers three hundred men and horses.
The street display, which will come off on the
day of exhibition, is said to be very brilliant,
large and interesting Among its features are
cavalcade of knights a troop of hussars all the
ladies and gentlemen of the company, mounted;
a procession of elephants, camels. dromedaries,
cars, upon one of which living, wild lion will
be carried uncaged and loose through the streets.
This win be g rare sight which none should miss
Look out for the great show about the 2lst of
Aupustl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
Richmond Produce Market.

arefully Corrected by w. D. Tompkins & Bro,
General Commission Merchants, a
BASIN BANK, RICHMOND, VA.
AUGUST, End 1867.
FLoUR-Super, $lOa$lO4; Extra, $11a$111;
WHEAT,-$235 for prime white and So Is prime
red--inferior less as to quality.
prime white
BUTTER, -1Sa221 for good to prime and wanted.
MEAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10a1 Is
LARD. .l5cal0
Observation-Disclosures 25aS1 30 for Timothy
IL Il, ....,....l Iva 10
LAASEED doA foa.rS OO
SALT........ :............$3 15a$3 25 for fine
GUANo, ....... No l Peruvian, 800
WooL-25a30 for unwashed and 45a50 washed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
Groceries Dc Staple Dry Goods
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!!

We are receiving NEW GOODS almost daily,
-.as giving our customers the advantage OF the
Great. Decline IN Staple Dry Goods,
No old goods being kept on hand at high prices,
but 'quick sales at short profits bein@IH'u rule,
with prices proportional to- ~e.
W. l.,e 100 g teiveaa large invoice of
Live " pool Salt.
in prime order which yye call the attention Of
FARMERS and COUNTRY MERCHANTS,
especially.
Our stock of Groceries is now very complete
to which we have made large additions of
BROWN AND WHITE SUGARS
now so much desired by Housekeepers, who will
find it to their advantage to CALL as we take pleas
ure in showing our goods
Farmers and Blacksmiths will not be dlsap-
pointed in a lot of Superior Hammered IRON,
chiefly for Ploughs, just received from the Fur
mace. .t.-
We continue to purchase, at highest market
prices Bacon, Flour and Grain, either
paying the money, or bartering our goods, at cash
prices.
We are determined, by energy, industry and
integrity, to deserve the patronage of a liberal
public; and, thankful for the past, with brighter
hopes for the future, we are, as heretofore,
iuiv Soft BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
Str0ayed or Stolen.
CROP THE THIEF!

~
y $25 Reward.
Stolen from the pasture of the subscriber, one
mile from Churchvile, on the night of the 18th
Full is hands high, round bodied, walks tolerably
we'll and trots roughly No particular marks re-
collected, only few white hairs in forehead.cau-
sing small roam spot and a small spot on the
back caused by the saddle, (side not recollected)
The above reward will be paid for the mare, .or
information which will secure her recovery.
Address DIR. JOSEPH WILSON,
July % EFT Churchville, Va.
GTOLEN From the subscriber, near Sum-
y meridian, on Monday night, 18th instantly
a small fea-bitten GRAY HORSE, about four
teen hands high, eight years DID, heavy name and
tail lncines to pace all the time, but dog-trots
and lopes well; has glass eyes, one shade dark
er than the other.
A liberal reward will be paid to any one re-
turning the horse or furnishing such information
as will lead to his recovery.
july23-3t r. w. McCUTCHEN,
Summerdean, Augusta county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-06
PARKINSON'S GUN.

We have seen the new gnn patented by Mr.. B.
f. Parkinson of Washington, Pennsylvania, on
the 18th of June, 1865. It discharges with great
rapidity twenty-five cartridges without reloading.
1t can be discharged with almost double the ra-
pidity of any other breech-loading gun. 1t was
exhibited to us by the patentee, and is truly a
most formidable weapon.