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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
For the Spectator


Mr. EDITOR Below is an extract from a
letter received from very intelligent gentle
man from one Of the States beyond the Missis-
sippi, few days ago. The sentiments express
ed will interest most of your readers X.
II regret to find that Virginia. once the hon
ored mother of States and Statesmen, is likely,
nay, certain to be reduced to deeper depths Of
humiliation than she has already endured |
regret, too, that [ cannot see with you, a cure
or palliation of your troubles in registration,
and, of course, its consequence, the ballot
box" [ see no use in conforming to a single
demand of the tyrants. Registering and vo-
ting amount to nothing more than to give great
er seeming validity to the edicts Of the govern
ing faction. Missourlans registered and voted,
and the persons elected were refused their Off
ces, because they were disloyal, that is: did not
belong to the abolition party. Kentucky reg
listers, votes and sends her elected representa-
tives to Washington, and they are refused their
seats because they are not d6Otata0nlsts. No.
my dear sir, the ballot box is mockery, and
ought to be Stunned by every one who has a
what then must we do?' [ reply, simply do
nothing Accept no Office, vote for no one
Take no part in the so called government. Let
the abolition party be the only one, and it will
soon split then let the conservatives unite with
the side that bids most for its influence. Then,
and not until then, can there be any hope of
times mending. AS | have no hope of con-
servatives acting as | suggest, l have none OF
better times, until financial revolution takes
place, followed, probably, by repudiation, blood
shed and real dlSunt0n.
Iregard reputation inevitable. How soon
it will occur, it is impossible to see. But it
mast come. It is muttered and advocated by
increasing numbers daily. The people begin
to stagger under the load of taxation, and
threaten to cast it off. Some of the counties
in Illinois are unable to pay their taxes and pc
titioned the Legislature for stay OF collection
until next year Next year they will be worse
off than now, for the South has abundant crops
of cereals, and Illinois and the West generally,
will have to take half or a third of the prices
of last Spring, for their products.
Farmers will hold back from selling Spec
ulators will hold back from buying trade will
anguish the poor will begin to suffer, and
then, possibly, as has often happened, muscle
will prove stronger than brains and the so call
ed government will be overthrown. l see no
remedy for present ills but the bayonet. The
Federals have overthrow the government OF
our fathers they have substituted coercion for
consent; the bayonet for the ballot-b box. They
have by force, seized the reins OF government
and will relinquish them to force alone. When
ever misery drives Americans into revolution
again, then-aud only then-will there be a
hope of right once more prevailing
Yours, &C.,
f. S. NJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

Since the surrender of Queretaro, says Col.
Sanger, an officer of Escobedo's army, eight
teen hundred persons have been shot without
trial, without the benefit of clergy. Morning
after morning. through the plazas would ring
sharply the echoes of repeated volleys and all
listeners knew that the sound told of the new
victims sacrificed to the angered spirit ofiberty.
BLOOD, blood, blood, 'exclaims this Liberal ad
herent. Il have seen it food the streets of a
city, and | loathe my native land. " And well
he may, for the darkest period of the benighted
ages offered to human pity no such cause for
tears as this picture of Republicanism feasting
upon the helpless bodies of fallen Royalists.
Let these hellhounds of license prostitute the
name of freedom in their fancied power, and
feed while yet they may in horrid orgy upon the
blood of the unfortunate. Liberty never yet
habited temple reared upon corpses murder
ed in the hour of triumph, and the day is not
far distant when these horrid deeds will breed
their curse upon these executioners, and Mexico
reel and tremble beneath the vengeance Heaven
will send to answer the blood which calls from
her drenched and thirsty bosom. Petersburg
Mdec.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

Tits said that plan Of Cooperation was
coneocted during the last session of the Legis-
ature, and was secretly and tacitly consented
change, however, in the programme since then.
1t was, at first, designed to cooperate with the
Peirpont and Bolts wing of the Radicals-as a
sort of Conservative Radicals for the defeat
of Hunncutt and his faction The tactics of
the Northern radicals prevailed, and an appa-
rent fusion-for it is not real-was effected be-
tween the antagonistic sections 1t became
necessary then to alter the plan, and it was then
determined, to cooperate with the united
Radicals, and when inside the ring" to throw
the weight of their votes and influence, as orig
naly intended, before the coalition took place.
Her, Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

The question has been raised whether the
members of our State Convention will have to
take the n-clad oath under the requirements
of the new reconstruction act. Certainly not.
The law says;
"Al persons hereafter elected or appointed
to office in said military districts under any So
called State or municipal authority or ty detapl
or appointment of the district commanders,
shall take said oath.
Members of the Convention are not included
In any of the Glasses described.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

"GHosT OF THE PAST CONSTITUTION. I'm
his late speech upon the conference report, COM
menting upon the fact that the Senate was be-
hind the House in the march OF radicalism, Mr..
Stevens said:
'Some fragments of the old shattered consti-
tuition had stuck, perhaps, in the kidneys OF
some Senators, laughter, and troubled them
at night. When they tried to progress, the
ghost of the past constitution was found in their
way, and INSTRUCTED them. Perhaps that was
natural enough. He did not find any fault
with it. -
This is gracious. and people who are haunted
by the ghost of the past constitution or who
are afflicted with what may now be termed Ste
vens' disease of the kidneys have reason to
be thankful. It is natural frailty that the
grand mogul of radicalism makes all due allow
ances for. We like the frankness of the avow.
al The constitution is pronounced to be dead
by the leader of the dominant party, and it is
only his ghost that now and then stalks through
the halls of Congress, complaining, perchance,
like the ghost of Hamlet's father, of its own
murder
Murder most foul, as at the best it is;
But this most foul, strange and unnatural"
Will this open the eyes of the American peo-
Pile? They have prided themselves upon their
constitution as the essence of political wisdom
and the great bulwark of their civil liber-
ties. 1t is now disease Of the kidneys, a
thing Of the past a ghost
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

In speaking of Sumner efforts in Congress
to have a bill passed comforting the right of
suffrage upon the negroes in every Northern
State, the Va. Free Press, published in Charles.
town, Jefferson county, says:
1--WE hope the Southern Conservatives will
join the aspiring darkies, and in every district
elect to Congress the blacklist and most odifer-
his ultras have congenial companionship.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
Staumtul1 Spettatur
Local - News.

X The circulation of the ssSPEcTAToR''
is about as great as the combined circula-
tion of both the other papers published in
this place, and has as many subscribers in
this county alone as are contained in the
whole list of either of the other papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
FINE AND CHEAP JOB PRINTING,

Having recently made large addition to our
Job Office of MANY KINDS CT THE MOST BEAUTI-
jon PRESS of the best pattern, which prints in
the best style and operates with remarkable speed,
We are prepared to execute as fine job printing as
can be done in any of the large cities, and at as
cheap rates. The style of our printing and the
cheapness of the prices make it to the interest of
persons to have their work done at our office
We print jobs of all kinds and sizes. plain and
fancy, and in any color, or combination of colors
dacirnd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
TO House Builders i!
nUEuDERS EyERYWHE]

BUILDERS EVERY WHERE are in
I'D vited to bid for the erection of President 5
House of Brick, which is to be built on the
grounds of Washington College, rs soon as prac-
tcable Bids will be received for the Building
entire, or for the Brick and Wood work sepa-
rately, until August lst, 1867.
For particulars address
HUGH BARCLAY,
Chairman Of Building Committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
100000 Grain -Bags.


V1NHE JAMES RIVER MANUFAC.
Il TURING COMPANY are now making
out of heavy double warp cotton Bagging of their
own manufacture, the most superior
GRAIN BAG
to be found in the market
The preparations for this work are on a yery
large scale, and can be so extended as to supply
any demand, no matter how great, and for this
reason, affording satisfactory profit at a much
lower rate than has prevailed for some time past
fartles wanting this article will do we'll to call
on, or address the undersigned at his office, No.
10 I'm the rear) l4th street. Richmond
E. B. BENTLEY,
july2-1O Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

THE Valley Virginiass has enlarged its dimen-
sions and improved its general appearance. Its
columns have been widened, and the size of the
paper enlarged to about the dimensions of the
ufo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
Deaths.

On the oath of June, 1867, at the residence Of
her son, DR.. VIM. j. Kurtz, in Georgia, Mrs.
ANN KURTz, in the 10Th year of her age. She
was a member of the Methodist E. Church for GO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

OUR FRIEND CLINEDINsT, Photograph Artist
who has been absent for some time past has again
returned and is prepared to take the human face
divine in the best style of the art Photographic
Gallery over Piper, Drake & Co.'s Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
,SeacI7ag Machines !!
MISS KATE EDISON DESIRES to an
Iyl nounce that she is agent for the new and


very superior -sr
Medallion & Franklin Se1ing Machine,
price, $1,000. Any one desiring further infor
nation or circular will address her at Staunton
Virginia, or call at her fathers near West View
where she will take pleasure in showing sample
machine the merits of which will show for them.
selves Circulars can be seen at Spectator office
july23-2t* s. s-te5.5 Nd 2
Cinger's New Family Sewing Ma.
- CHINE.-All persons in want of Sewing
Machine are requested to examine this the latest
production in its line. 1t is pronounced by COM
petent judges faultless and we are authorized to
say that it is inconparabty the best .Seaoing Ma
chine IN existence No risk to run as entire salts
faction is guaranteed or the machine taken back
after thirty days trial
We, also furnish the Shaw & Clark and Bart
lett Cheap or Single Thread Machines with OF
without tables and treadles from $40 up. These
are the only safe and reliable low priced machines
as all others sold from Is to $50 are fraudulent;
subjecting those who buy or sell them to arrest,
fine and Imprisonment These machines will do
all that is claimed for any single thread machine,
asacer for most practical purposes, and are con-
fdently recommended to those whose means will
not reach the more complete and perfect article,
a good shuttle machine.
KAYSER & YOUNG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
MedicOZ.
Medical.
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Dain and Noises in the Head
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NG w hIMLD1 rOh CAIARRd,
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What our Patients say:
From those cured, and under treatment.
A Lady of Philadelphia writes: 'sNy Catarrh
is cured. Its cure is something never expected
as have had the disease over 20 years, and in
deed 1 can truly say, that owe my thanks to
God and you, Mr.. Norton. I shall never forget
you"
Gentleman of Greenwood, s. c., writes: ST
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Three sets of your Remedies cured me. Allow
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This case was one of Is years standing
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

THERE will be Tournament and Picnic al
Maj. John A Harman's meadow, the It'll OF
August next. The public generally are invited.
A big time is anticipated
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
MARRIAGES.

On the 18th inst by the Rev. j. 1. Miller, Mr..
JOHN R. TAYLOR, Of Winchester, to Miss FED
DIE A. AcHoRD, of Mint Spring, Augusta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

MAI JACOB r. BRATHwAITE died at his resi-
dence, in Harrisonburg, on Thursday night last
after lingering and painful illness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
MeESic Tuition.

A CARD!-J. III. Hewitt, Professor of
N Music, will remain IN Staunton during the
Summer months. He would be happy to attend
to q limited number of Pupils during the recess
of the schools. jRas11-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

The National Inteligencer says it learns that
the sum of one million of dollars, appropriated
by Congress on Monday week to facilitate re-
construction. is but drop in the bucket of what
will be needed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

The evidence of three or four witnesses from
Elmira New York, proves conclusively that
Surratt was not in Washington City on the oc-
casion of the assassination of Lincoln. There
is no proof yet, Notwithstanding every foul eff
fort to obtain it, that can possibly implicate
him in the deed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

THERE was nothing of general public interes
done in the Court of the county yesterday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

SUDDEN DEArH-Dr. Robert j. Breckn-
ridge, Jr., son of the Rev. DIR. W. L. Brock
inridge, died suddenly in Houston, Texas, a few
days since. He was formerly professor in the
Louisville Medical University and surgeon of
the United States marine hospital in the same
city. During the rebellion he served as Gen
eral Lees chief medical director, and, after the
surrender removed to Houston
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

DELLA LEWIS and NANCY ROBINSON, colored,
were committed to the care of friend Harlan, ON
Sunday morning last, for using abusive language
and fighting on the street. They were brought
before the Mayor on yesterday, and bound over
in the sum of $50 each, which, being unable to
give, they were sent back to the prison.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

One Of Brownlow' militia, on being arrested
for murder in broad daylight, boasted that he
had killed eighteen men. He was allowed
to escape that night, as the campaign is no,
vet closed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

We ARE DELIGHTED WITH T-Miss Mary
Ann Bard, Of Bard stown, KY, writes to Will
cox 4 Gibbs: Your machine is at hand, and
IRE are deligistcd acih It, Ours is the only one
of the kind in this place, and every one that sees
1t IS de!ighte3 Nth 1t also'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
ITO Land OaC3aeTS.
vuvO REAL ESTATE OWNERS

VTVO REAL ESTATE OWNERS AN
Il persons in Virginia having Real Estate
such as FARMS, MILLS, TOWN PROPER
TIES, FACTORIES, and TIMBER LANDS
that they wish to sell advised TO advertise the
same, first, in their own local journals, and next
in the HAGERSTOWN MAIL a newspaper
that Ctrculates 2, 500 Copies Weekly,
published at Hagerstown Md, by DEcHERT s.
WAsoN The tide of emigration is now rolling
on to Virginia-our Maryland and Pennsylvania
farmers are selling off their farms at high prices
and seeking new homes In our sister State Those
who emigrate, are, a general thing, men OF
muscle and MEANS and will aid materially in de-
veloping the great natural wealth of 'the mother
of States" We are publishing the 'slMaiP' at q
central point the very best at which to advertise
land. 1t isvery popular as Real Estate Adver-
Using medium, its pages frequently containing
from three to six columns of this class of adver-
Using. We have numerous orders for the paper
from time to time, from persons in Maryland and
at a distance, who merely desire it on account of
its Land advertising.
Our terms are moderate, and we will take pleas
ure in answering all letters of enquiry
Advertisements may be sent to us through the
Editors of Spectator or direct as the parties may
prefer. Address,
DECHERT & WATSON,
Publishers MAIL" Hagerstown, Md
-iu1v 2-tOamt S1O -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
Shooting Affair.

A serious shooting affair came off in Stevens
burg, Culpepper County, on Sunday morning
last, which will probably result in the death Of
church, Martin Brown visited his stable for the
purpose of saddling his horse, when he was at
tackled by Robert Grayson, shot three times,
and dangerously, perhaps MORALLY. wounded.
On the Wednesday preceding Grayson left
home stating that he intended to visit Char
lottesville. On Saturday evening Brown, while
grazing his horse near Grayson's house, saw
and conversed with Mr.. Grayson, which con-
versation, it is stated was overheard by her hus-
band, and was the cause Of the lamentable af-
fair. Mrs. 6. disclaims anything criminal hav-
ing been said by either party Orange Expos
2fOr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
@ THE MARKE TS.
Stanton Prices Current.
Corrected Every Week by H. Kerr & Bro.
WHOLESALE PRICES

FLOUR, . .$9a$1O
Corn y bushel
OATS......... QUO
BACON, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 12c Hog Round
LARD,-New, ...................-..124c Setb
BUTTER, 124a15cSRfb
EGGS 124a14c Pdoz
IRISH POTATOES, .scarce-50c ~ bus
MEAL, S5Dus
SUGAR-Brown, 15a16sc; Coffee, II; Crushed, 22c
MoLAssEs, 90 IS gallon
TEAS, Black, So; Green $3.O
ooL-dull-Unwashed, 25c; Washed, c@4O
FLAXsEED, none offering
GUANo-Pacifc, $500; Peruvian, sos; Raw
Bone, $40.
PLAsTER-Ground, $15
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
TO Farm e3es /!

WHEAT DRAAES.-I will have a supply
w of Bickford & Huffnan's celebrated
WHEAT AND GUANO DRILLS,
for the Fall crop. Several improvements having
been made, they stand now, as heretofore, spri.
called. Early orders are solicited. The Factory
price only is charged, with freight added, Sam.
Pile Machine can be seen at my store.
GEO.'E. PRICE,
Sole Agent for Augusta and Rockbridge counties
iulv 16-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
SPEECHES.

On Saturday night last, Capt F. S. Turkey, for
merly Superintendent of Freedmens Bureau at
this place, in accordance with previous notice,
delivered speech to mixed assemblage in front
of the Court House. The burden of the speech,
we learn, was the Importance of reconstructing
under the schemes prescribed by Congress.
Remarks were also made by Capt James Bum
gardner and A. T. Maupin.
We were not able to attend the meeting, and
are therefore unable to report the character the
speeches made.
We can venture to say, however, that the senti-
ments of Capt Bumgardner were not in accord
with the views of the other speakers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
ACCIDENT.

We learn from the Shenandoah Valley, pub
lished in New Market that little boy, Eugene,
son of Mr.. John 81. Rice met with serious ac-
cident on the 10th inst He was riding on Nc
Cormiek Reaper, and had his hand caught under
the roller attached to the steel All the fingers
on the right hand were injured. The bone of the
second finger was badly shattered, but it is be-
lieved amputation will not be necessary.
The abingdon Virgisaian, in noticing the &C
count we gave of the closing exercises of the
Wesleyan Female Institute of this place, thus
speaks of the Principal:
I'VE are glad to see that Mr.. Harris is appre-
aciated for, in our opinion, he has few if any SUI
periors as a female educator in this any other
State. If the people of Staunton and Augusta
will encourage and sustain him as they should,
he will make the Wesleyan Institute one of the
most fiourishing Female Colleges South of Mason
and Dixons Line
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

The attention of our readers is invited to the
advertisement of Ann Smith Academy, by Rev.
John A. Scott, Principal. Persons wishing to
send their children from home to school, will find
this Academy good institution of learning. 1t
is situated in one of the most healthy and pleas
ant towns in the State, and the of study is
thorough.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

Wendell Philips, of Massachusetts, white, J
for Pres+ mt, ind John NJ. Lansston, of Ohio,
(colored) for ice President, is one of the radi-
Gal tickets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
WILCOX & GIBBS
wv GnuinO NJ ch in oss

w Sewing Machines.
Its seam is stronger and less liable to rip in
use or wear, than the Lock Stitch. "-Jadges' Re
port at the Grand Trial.
Call and get the Report and Samples of
Work containing both kinds of stitches, ON the
same piece of goods
Machines on exhibition and for sale by
WOODS s. GILKESON,
Sole Agents for Augusta county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23

READ the advertisements of valuable lands and
personal property for sale-on second page.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-23
VVHE PEOPLES FRIEND.

Perry Davis Vegetable Pain Killer
Possesses virtue, which not alone removes pain
Immediately, but regulates the stomach gives
strength, tone and vigor to the system. 1t is one
Of the medicines that is worth more than gold.
Don't experiment in testing new remedies, when
you can buy the genuine Pain Killer which eve
erybody knows to be good
The Woodstock &C, W. Sentinel says ut is
generally admitted fact that the medicine man.
ufactured by Messers. Perry Davis & Son has
been instrumental in alternating much pain, and
giving relief to millions of suffering humanity
The medical faculty almost everywhere recon-
mend the Pain Killer, and its reputation is now
established as the most beneficial family medicine
now in use, and may be taken internally and ex-
ternally to eypel pain"
My- For sale by Dr. n Wayt & Bro, doors
West LIST National Bank, Staunton, Va.