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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

''Let us manfully submit to the demands of
Congress, - is one of the current appeals of the
day, in certain quarters. 1t does require good
deal of courage to perform any voluntary part
in the dishonor prepared for u.s. One has to
brave the loss Of present respect and the abld-
otherwise, of the sort of the ''manful' bride
groom, who was frightened by the loud peals of
a thunder storm: Hug up, Liz, and let's die
like men. '-Richmond Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The NATIONAL FINANCES. receipts of
the Government of the United States for the
year 1866, apart from money borrowed, were
nearly fifty millions of dollars larger than the
receipts of any previous year. Ofthe $500, 000,-
900 received $4,000, 900 were paid as duties
on articles imported from abroad, and nearly
$500, 900, 900 from Internal Revenue taxes. The
total expenditures in the year were 1928, $685.
2l5. aud while part of the balance has been used
in payment Of the debt, much is reserved as a
basis of specie payment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

~ The Spectator having about as many sub.
scribers as both of the other papers published in
this place, it is to the interest of persons to adj
vertse in the Spectator and tits the daty of those
who advertise for others to advertise in that pa
per which has the largest circulation. It 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, 1867-04-23
SpottsyIvania County.
FARM AND GOLD MINE

This tract of land, containing 600 acres, the
property of the estate of the late Gent VIM F.
Gordon, lies IN the county of Sportsylvania, on
either side of the plank road from Orange Court
House to Fredericksburg, distant about 10 miles
from the latter place and is heavily timbered
with the best white oak timber-the contempla-
ted Railroad from Fredericksburg to Gordons-
vile, running through it. Upon this tract have
been found large quantities of alluvial gold and
IS doubtless penetrated by large veins
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
Albemarle County, Va.
BLAIR PARK.

This we'll known and splendid Estate, contain
ing 1870 acres, lies in the county of Albemarle
IL miles west OF Charlottesville, and the Univer-
sity of Virginia. Is situated on the Virginia Cen
trail Railroad, Ia turnout being on the place. and
acres OF this land is in timber of original growth
which will cut from fifty to seventy-fve cords to
the acre. - : :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

A call for public meeting is published in the
Petersburg papers, and signed by many of the
most prominent citizens of the town, for the
purpose of adopting platform upon which
the Conservative people of whatever party or
COLOR may unite for the reconstruction of Vir-
ginia under the terms prescribed by law and
upon the basis or perfect equality to all men in
politics and before the law
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The letters we have published of Mr. Isaac
N. Young, late of Missouri, have caused feel
ing of anxiety on the part Of many in this coun
ty, and elsewhere, to know more of this interest
ing country In this connection, we publish
the following letter from prominent clergyman
of the Presbyterian Church in Southern State
to gentleman of this county:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

Maryland has decided, by over ten thousand
majority, in favor of Convention to revise her
Constitution. That the Legislature spoke the
popular voice. is now ascertained beyond dispute.
Yet the Radicals in the State are invoking an
early meeting of Congress to set aside the act Of
the people
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
CHARLOTTESVILLE FACTORY

Situated one mile below Charlottesville, Va
and the Rivanna river, the Va. c. r. Z. passing
within few yards of the factory. This pl operty
consists of brick building, stories high, entire
~ new, (the original one having been burned by
Sheridan) As feet square, and capable of working
80 looms. The water wheel is 10 feet in diameter
and IA feet on the face, dam of solid masonry. ce
mented with hydraulic cement; there is probably
not q better dam in the State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
EAST VIEW

This farm in Albemarle county, containing
522f acres, l5O of which are in timber, is fenced
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, 1867-04-23
NORTH GARDEN MILLS AND FARM

The well known North Gan den Mills and farm
is situated on the middle prong of the Hardware
river one mile from North Garden Depot on the
Orange q Alexandria Railroad, and twelve miles
from Charlottesville on the Scottsyilfe Turnpike
10 miles from the latter place Tie mill contains
flour mill corn mill, and (now being built a plas-
chinery has been renewed since the war. The
income of the mill has been from So 2OOto So, 500
per annum for the last two years and can be east
lly made to reach $4,000 when the plaster mill is
in OperatiOn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The Lynchburg Nrginian says that when
the Radicals in the North vote in favor of ne
gro suffrage, they mean always,-in the South.
The recent action of the Radical Legislature OF
New York is case in point Let the colored
folks make note Of this.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
Groceries.

ID AKER BROS. are constantly receiving
Id additions to their large stock of Groceries
and Staple Dry Goods, and are thus prepared to
furnish goods in the best condition, and of best
quality, at the very lowest prices, besides giving
the additional inducement of a guarantee to pur-
chasers. We believe we can give satisfaction to
a generous public.
Staunton, April %, 1867. Val Vir copy
NEW GOODS!! NEW GOODS II!
~ Such as Brown and Bleached Cottons, Cali
Goes, Ginghams, Plain Cottons, Striped Shirtings,
Tiekings, and Cotton Yarns, are being sold at
very low prices by
ap23-tf BAKER BROS.
GOAP, SOAP, OF various kinds, to which
- we call the attention of merchants, as we will
sell at unusually low rates. Consumers can be
supplied on very moderate terms
ap23-tf BAKER BROS.
VEVEAS! TEAS !-Gunpowder, Imperial, and
Il English Breakfast Teas, of superior quality,
for sale, very cheap, by
APP 23-tf BAKER BROS.
EAT HI e R.-HARNESS, SKIRTING,
H Spanish Sole, Hemlock Sole, Upper Leath-
er, Philadelphia Calf Skins and Innings, just re-
ceived and for sale byss
ap23-tf A. NJ BRUCE.
NEMENT.-Fifty Barrels
" Fresh Ground James River Hydraulic
CEMENT, just received and for sale by
apps A. M. BRUCE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
RED HILLS" FOR LEASE.

Situated 6 miles northeast of Charlottesville,
containing 375 acres, about 100 acres in woodland
This property was in fine cultivation before the.
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, 1867-04-23

Several recent cases Of the murder of child
rem and extreme cruelty to children, are report
ed in the Northern papers. This seems to be
a new phase of crime in this country. Formerly,
such instances were very rare.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
FINE BUSINESS STAND

Store house and dwelling at wv 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
section OF the country. 1t is located in wealthy
and Intelligent neghborhood and is admirably
suited for a business stand or a large academy.
An almost unlimited credit viii be given upon
this property.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

Gen. Sickles has taken the legislative power
over North and South Carolina in his own hands,
and has ''passed" stay law staying executions
in civil suits for twelve months, and making
other provisions for the protection of debtors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

II OST---slO REWARD

T OST---$lO REWARD Lost, between
Ia the Cemetery and the Blacksmith Shop, at
the forks of the old Buffalo Gap road and the
Parkersburg Turnpike, on last Friday evening,
pair of Saddle-Pockets, containing ticket
pocket with my name on it. will give the above
reward for their return to me, or by leaving them
at the County Court Clerks Office, or at the
Spectator Office
ap23-2t THOMAS MARSHALL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
Clothing.


Y Shoes and Gents Furnishing Goods for
SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR.
ROANE 81 abby, Staunton.
ROANE, ABBY & CO., Lexington.
We have just received very large stock of
Goods for Gentlemen's Wear. computing all pri-
ces and colors Also a large assortment of Hats,
together with general assortment of
Gents Furnishing Goods
Or Stock IS nop Complete
Call and examined
Goods ordered at short notice. We will continue
to receive goods every few days. All goods guar
anteed as represented
april 23-3ts-V & copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
TERRELL PLACE

This farm in Albemarle county, lies in an ex-
celent neighborhood, about 4 miles from Char
lottesville, and Immediately on the main road
leading from Charlottesville to the Rio Mills, one
mile distant. The place contains about 565 acres.
is in good heart, (having rested during the war;
produces well-corn, wheat, tobacco, oats, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The Lynchburg Republican says that good
men who once supported the measures of the
Radical party are becoming alarmed and dis
gusted at its vehement $pd implacable intoler-
ance. The wild torrent Of hate and fanaticism
appears to have reached its high water mark.
We think we can see distinctly the swell of the
s'rehuent wave"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

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, 1867-04-23
RIVANNA TRACT

This farm, containing sos acres, lies in Abe
marie county miles from Charlottesville, six
miles from the Va. Central Railroad and one mile,
from the Rivanna river. About 200 acres of this
land is cleared and the remainder in timber and
is well watered. 1t has on it new story frame.
dwelling house, containing six rooms, with all
necessary out buildings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

Letters from New Orleans says that while the
people in Louisiana submit patiently to General
Sheridans military rule, in that State, he is
daily becoming more unpopular. Some Of his
late amendments are much complained Of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
RETREAT

This beautiful Estate, in the county of Able.
marie, containing SIS acres 100 of which are riy.
er and creek lew grounds, is situated immediately
on the Rivanna River, about miles from Char.
lottesville
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
Culpeper County.
CULPEPER TRACT

This farm, containing 1854 acres, lies in Gull
pepper county, Va, one mile from the village of
JefersontOn, miles from Fauquier White Sui
place there is railroad, and ten miles from Rap
pahannock Station, ON the o. s. A. Railroad and
so miles from Washington city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
BLOOMFIELD.

This farm is situated in the county of Abe
marie, one mile from Ivy Depot on the Va Cen
and a from the University of Va This place
possesses all the advantages of health, society,
beauty OF scenery, and fertility of soil The farm
contains 800 acres of arabic land in a high state
OF cultivation, good fencing, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
SHADWELE 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, 1867-04-23

A Washington correspondent of the Rich
mond E;cananer says that "a Radical Senator
said to me to-day that Southern loyalty, as rep
resented by the samples which appear at Wash
ington, is the meanest form of the American
character"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The Conservative Union members of the Ten
nessee Legislature call State Convention on
the 10th Of April, ofall who oppose the ''ruinous
policy and practices of the dominant party" to
nominate candidate for Governor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

In speaking of the action of the Radical Con-
vention in the African Church in Richmond,
the Examiner says: ''The most significant fact
in the whole proceedings is the absolute do
minion of the whites. They allow the negroes
to rant as they please, but make them vote as
they desire-and the colored brethren obedent-
" cry out ave -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The election to the Constitutional Convention
in Michigan shows gain of ten Democrats, in
body of one hundred, over last year The ice
is breaking up.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
EDGEFIELD

This Farm in Albemarle county, contains 6a6s
acres, one-half woodland with all necessary out
perior Prize in it, good corn house and excellent
servants houses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
DrU Goods.
II ARGE AND BEAUTIFUL STOCK
Ia OF SPRING AND SUMMER

DRY GOODSl!
We adopt this method of informing our Gus
toners and friends generally, that we have now
in store and for sale, an extensive and we'll selec-
ted stock of English and American Staple and
Fancy Dry Goods which we propose to sell at
very small advance on prime cost for cash. Our
stock has been purchased very judiciously and
with great care for cash, which enables us to of
fer great inducements to persons IN want of any,
thing in our line of business. Our stock is COM
plete, embracing every article usually found in a
well supplied dry goods house.
We can sell the best prints at from 121 to 20
cents
Bleached Cotton from 124 to 30 cents.
All wool Cashmere from ST. to S15O, and ev-
erything else in proportion. We deem it useless
to enumerate.
All we ask is an examination of our stock We
take great pleasure in showing our goods, and
we respectfully invite all to give us a call.
ap23-tf l. WITT s. BRO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
Lands for Sale.

rs Persons desiring to purchase either of the
valua6le tracts of land advertised below will COM
municate with the
EDITOR OF THE STAUNToN SPECTATOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
OAK RIDGE

Contains 1920 acres, of which 100 is cleared land
and under cultivation and the residue heavily
timbered, which lumber can be easily and prof
Alexandria Railroad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
Life of Gen. Lee.
T IFE OF GEN. r.. e. LEE.

III
Ia The undersigned would announce to the
citizens of Augusta county that he is the agent
for the sale of the life of General r. E. LEE. by
Jas. d. McCabe. Jr., in that part of the county
North of the Va. Central Railroad He Will
visit every family in that portion of the county
ready to subscribe for this book Price $4 bound
in cloth, and S. bound in calf
w. 7. YARBROUGH,
APP 23-6ts New Hope.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
FOREST Hill,

Inns splendid Estate is located in Albemarle
county, Va, on the Rivanna river. seven miles
East OF Charlottesville. Contains 9S5 acres 400
acres cleared land, the balance in timber. Of the
cleared land 14O acres are river low grounds of
very superior quality
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
Sorghum EcapOrGtOrs.
EyAPORATORs.-W

y sire to call the attention of the growers and
manufacturers of Sorghum Syrup to the y. d.
Evaporation, which exceeds all others in all the
principles needful for successful Syrup making.
For circulars, with full information, address
JAMES CLOUD,
Cochranville, Chester county, Pa,
General Agent for the Southern States,
Or DANIEL HISERMAN,
Sherando, Augusta county, Va,
agent for Augusta and adjacent counties.
an 23-7t#
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

Three negroes were hanged in Kansas the
other day by mob. Had this outrage occur
blood -hounds at the North would have opened
upon it as another evidence of ''disloyalty."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The Governor of S. G. estimates that lOo, 900
people in South Carolina have not tasted meat
for thirty days. The restitution is very great.
Several cases of starvation are reported.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

At a late Conservative meeting in Nashville
Joseph Williams, colored man, made strong
speech against Brownlow and the Radicals, and
avowed himself genuine Conservative man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The Grand Division of the sons Of temperance
will meet in Salem on tomorrow, Wednesday,
the oath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The Fredericksburg Ncaos says, very truly,
that all experience proves that the necessity of
advertising to business is like the necessity of
air to breathing. Business cannot live without
advertising any more than man could live in
an exhausted receiver.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The Republican Senators and Representatives
have subscribed over nine thousand dollars to
the fund for sending Radical speakers and doc
uments into the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The London Times remarks that the recent
treaty for the REIMBURSEMENT of Russian Ameri-
ca to the United States, lis the first time that
Russia has ever receded from a territory which
it has once acquired. p"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

MILITARY ConIIssIoNERs.-Th Philadel-
phia Ledger says: The people of the United
States have generally supposed that the day of
military commissions for trials of civilians had
passed by This is not the case, however, for it is
announced that military commission, trying
citizens, is now being held at Fortress Monroe
though how it can be legally held. after the
Supreme Court decision to the contrary, is not
explained.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

On Friday last IN Richmond, whilst United
States soldier and darkey were trying the set
Element of difficulty by fsticuf, Rev. Mr..
Hand round the hat Hunnicutt interfered,
when the soldier turned upon him and gave
him several severe blows in the face AS the
individual who struck the ''delectable cuss, as
some of the papers call him, was U. S. sol
der and not REBEL" we suppose that the
Northern Press will not make much fuss about
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

Emerson Etheridge has been nominated for
Governor of Tennessee, by the Union Con-
servative Convention" of that State Brownlow
is the Radical candidate
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1867-08-22

"A New Orleans letter says
There are here not less than nine o,
ten lieutenant and major generals,
twenty-five or thirty brigad,er generals,
aud hundred or more colonies and
majors Of more or less celebrity. Gen.
eral s. B. Buckner is now one of the
3 editors Of the New Orleans Crescent,
and is also president of the St. Louis
lite insurance company. The labors in.
cidcnt to these two positions are not sui:
6ciently onerous to induce him to aban-
don his practice as lawyer, and he not
unfreaucntly makes his appearance in
that character also. General Wheeler
is practicins law and has plenty of bus
mess. Generals longstreet, Hood and
NJ. JEFF: Thompson, very noteworthy
trio, are all engaged in the mercantile
business here, although the latter is at
present in New York. Longstreet is q
member Of the firm of Lonestreet,
Owen & Co. l am told that soon after
his famous letter on reconstruction ap-
peared, a number Of the other generals
got together and called upon him to
ask IF he had gone over to the Yam.
kees? and the answer being satisfacto-
~ they left him, and have since cut
his acquaintance. General Braxtoo
Bragg is the president Of the water
works company, and Of the Commercial
bank, which two institutions are one
and the same thing. He is old, bat
good for many years yet. General Dick
Taylor is director in the uew canal
project"
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1867-08-22
- = = = - -
sAERIDAN.

=. = . ~ =
The country see 90 much that !!
/. grand In tho character 0f Sheridan,
that it viii not tamely submit to hi,
degradation. Here is man who proved
himself in war to DO not only the most
brilliant Of all our generals, but accor,
dug to General Grant himself, If "
may credit twenty narratives, ono d
tho greatest captains Of modern times
In peace he has been ~ great ~ in war.
When Presidsnt johnson eudavorsd "a
coax him 10 suseaia 81, policy by equiv
coating in reference 10 tho New Orleans
riots, he startled the country BY spurn-
ing the temptation, aud pronounoing the
riot to be massacre worse than Fort
Pillow. This showed tho intrepid hon
esty Of the man, and the possession OF
virtue that rose above an influence to
which even Grant yielded when, in the
face Of the infamy Of that massacre, he
allowed himself to DO carried around
the coustry in the President train
while the President himself defended
the riot and denounced its innocent
victims. There were, no doubt, good
reasons for General Grants negative
acquie scence in that celebrated trip, and
We are content with them. But while
the name of Grant was used to sustain
tho policy Of tho President and atone
for his deeds, the name of Sheridan
was the ori1ammc around which the
country rallied when it fought the bat
tie Of the Copperhead johnson party.
The name ofShcridan is an orilamme
to-day. Whatever statesman or soldier
We may nominate, his name ard deeds
will DO among the, most glorious Gle
ments of Our canvass. The country ap.
proves Of his course, and, so long as he
possesses public confidence, will watch
him with eager, jealous eyes, and will
not tamely submit to bis sacrifice
Mem York. Tribune.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1867-08-22

The NewvYork World has discov-
cred method Of: meuding torn notes.
which We reproduce. This method is
to smooth out the edges carefully and
then uoisten them with the finger tip
after wetting it on the tongue. Then
lay the bill on piece Of writing paper,
carefully drawing the edges together,
aud lay another piece Of writing paper
oversit. "A few seconds. rub bling With
the finger over the seam will make it
adhere, and little adroitness, when it
is dry, will enable person 10 lift the
bill from the paper without tearing it.
The seam will, it is said. then be H..
visible. and be the strongest part Of
the bill. IL '-:#1 4 y -