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Mechanical.

NARPENTERING! --NOTICE! !--The
u undersigned having formeda eo-partnership
in the Carpentering Business, are prepared to do
any kind of work in their line OF business ON rea-
sonable terms, and in satisfactory manner.
T. r. BURKE,
iune 25-3ts -- BENZ. SHEETS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-09
The Mexican People.

John Randolph pronounced the Mexicans,
in his day, "a blanketed race of thieves and
harlots," and we are not aware that they have
improved much since then. They are, as the
Boston Post says, poor set Of devils. Rob
bers, cheats, thieves, murderers, traitors, they
only unite when some foreign freebooter inter-
feres with their national rascality. Good men
there are among them, no doubt; but as rare
as drift wood upon the ocean. Their domestic
wars have always been characterized by the
most savage barbarities. When they have had
recognized government its power has been ex.
ercised in acts of trespass upon all foreigners
within its jurisdiction, and when called to ac-
count has always refused reparation. That
miserable old scamp, Santa Anna, who sold
himself to General Houston, to President Polk,
to Macmillan, and cheated all three, is a fair
type of Mexican rulers, and no more child Of
sin than most of them. The shooting of Max
imilian was cowardly act, and if any new
atrocity could add to the disgrace Of Mexico,
his blood would sink the nation to the lowest
point of degradation in the eyes of the civilized
world The very government that condemned
him was no more legitimate than his own
Juarez ended his constitutional term of office
long ago, and Ortega is his lawful successor; ;
but Juarez being in control retains his place in
express opposition to the provisions of the con-
stitution under which he pretends to govern,
and will, probably, hold on to his seat until
some other shoots him and thus legitimatey
succeeds him according to the Code Mexican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-09
SeaCl1ag M0chjnes =!

Ginger's New Family Sewing Ma
y 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 isaconparabty the best Se,oing Ma
chine 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 or
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,
G7saoer for most practical purposes, and
fdently recommended to those whose means will
not reach the more complete and perfect article,
good shuttle machine
KAYSER s. YOUNG.
iuly 9-3m
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ITO House Builders /!
nUvuDERS EVERYWHERE 8

II vited to bid for the erection of President
House of Brick, which is to be built the
grounds of Washington College, as soon as prac-
entire, or for the Brick and Wood work sepa-
rately, until August LIST, 1867.
For particulars address
HUGH BARCLAY,
Chairman of Building Committee
iuly st
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Pay Up!

NOTICE.-All persons knowing themselves
IN to be indebted to Roberts, Nelson 81 Co. are
requested to come forward and
SETTLE AT ONCE.
as further indulgence cannot be given.
july9-3t WIN. J. NELSON.
A counts READY!
N AND MONEY WANTED by
july9- PIPER, DRAKE 81 co.
II OOK OUT All persons indebted to me,
Il or my clients, are expected to pay one years
Interest, promptly, on the first Of august nent
july 2-5t DAVID FULTZ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-09
The True Course.

The Petersburg Index, which has not been
backward in urging Reconstruction, in pub
fishing Gen. Longstreet's recent letter, which
looks very much like favoring quasi alliance
with the Radicals, says: "We do not recognize
the necessity urged nor do we favor the policy
recommended. While opposed to the apathy
which would do nothing, we are equally antag-
onistic to the uneasy and unreasonable anxiety
which would do too much" 1t appears to us,
says the Alexandria Gazette, the true course,
by the necessity imposed on the Southern peo-
pie, is plain enough. Act under the law, and
according to the law. Let all who can, register
And when the time for voting comes, then vote
for the most reliable, intelligent and conscien-
tious men, who are eligible to hold Office ire
spective Of former party opinions, men who
have not united and will not unite with the
Radical leaders to annoy, Cypress, and injure
our people, but will endeavor to make the new
Constitution, and the laws passed under it, as
conservative as possible, and as beneficial as
possible, to the true interests, happiness, pros
perity, and liberty of all classes and conditions
of men. If such Constitution is not ac-
cepted by Congress it will not be our fault
We shall have obeyed the law and fulfilled all
its requirements. IF such Convention and
such lawgivers cannot be elected, we will be no
worse off than We are now. We believe, with
entire union and concert they can be elected.
The New York Times makes earnest obec-
ton to the proposed removal of Gen. Sheridan,
as king of Louisiana. The argument is to the
effect, that the sole duty of the President is to
give cordial and unwavering support to the
commanding generals, and in particular to rat
ify and uphold the action of Sheridan
The people of the South have, at present, to
suffer the injustice Of party spirit, that re-
CARDS with favor any exhibitions of violence to-
wards us, and instead of denouncing them as
outrages, halls them as proof of our i'll desert
This is the old doctrine that ''the king can do
no wrong, with vengeancet We are sorry
that the Times gives it any support, and de-
tends the shameful melefactions of Sheridan. as
evidence against his ms-Enquirer.
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Educational.
Wesleyan Female Institute.
STAUNTON, VA,

STAUNTON, VA,
Req. VIM 4. HARRIS, President,
Assisted by an able and accomplished Corps of
Professors and Teachers.
The next Session will begin the 18th day of Sep
TENDER, 1867, and close the Path of June, 1868.
This Institution offers such facilities for thor
in the South. .--u
Good Buildings, comfortable Rooms to be new
ly furnished and carpeted, with fire IN each. -
Furnaces no Longer, used in any room.
A Library, Philosophical Apparatus, Maps,
Charts, sc.
No effort will be spared to make this Institu-
ton combine all the comforts of refined home
with the advantages of superior education.
Charges reasonable. For circulars respecting
terms, &c. address
REV. WIN. A. HARRIS,
anpt0
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PROTEST OF THE PRUssIAN MINISTER TO THE

PROTEST OF THE PRUssIAN MINISTER TO THE
JUAREz GOVERNMENT IN MExICo.-Having
arrived to-day at Queretaro, [ became aware
that the prisoners condemned on the 18th in
slant morally died on Saturday last. 1t is thus
that all the world will consider it, for all their
preparations to die having been made on that
day, they waited during the whole hour to be
taken to the place whence they were to receive
their death before the order suspending the ex-
ecution Of the sentence was communicated to
them by means of the telegraph. The humane
customs of our age will not permit them, after
having suffered this horrible agony, to be put
to death second time tomorrow. In the
name of humanity and of honnr [ copjure you
to order that their lives be not taken; and [
again repeat that [ am certain that my sover-
eign, his Maj esty the King of Prussia, and all
the crowned heads of Europe, united by ties of
blood and kindred to the prince prisoner-his
brother, the Emperor of Austria, his cousin,
the Queen of the British dominions his broth
er-in-law, the King of the Begians and also
his cousins, the Queen of Spain, and the Kings
of Italy and Sweden-will readily agree to give
his Exceency, Senior Don Benito Juarez, all
security that none of the prisoners shall again
tread on Mexican SOIL A. v MAGNAs.
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DEEDS.
GRANTEE.

OEEDS.
GRANToR. GRANTEE.
William NJ. Dill, ct str, Agatha LANCE.
Jilson Douglas Ankey Douglas, ct ais.
Stephen A. Porter, Dunlop Moncure & Co
ana and
J R Erwin, H w Fry & Co.,,
Samuel Smith, William Newcomer
James eS ~ 4 ohumate, Hugh mclaughlin,
Geo 3 Thomas, ct ur, Andrew Brinkley.
Jesse Thomas, Andrew Brinkley,
William derrill, David G Wise, Charles
ooii Il "c'' = Francisco, and Geo
Jas E Williams, ct asr, Vim Fl Revaroomb
Jas Williams, ct alr, VIM H Revercomb
OFFICIAL BONDS. FIDUc1ARY BoSps.
Adam G Cleek, Anthony Mustoe and
Lewis 81. Williams.
Leroy ? Dangerfeld, Adam G McGufiin,
Smith Darnell, r B Matheny 2 bonds
Andrew w Gillett, Frederick Mohler,
Charles A Joyce, George A Mayse,
Charles G Miller 2, John Porter,
Addison McClung, John Porter and
Charles Sitlington,
Matthew M Morrison, Stephen A Porter. b
William McClintic, Ann Smith.
Robert Matheny, Richard Snead
Charles Sitlington, Mary Jane Staten,
Richard Snead, Chas Williams 2 bonds
George Thompson Andrew J Wilson
James warwick, w Warwick and G
Bias.
FIDUcIARY BONDS. WILLS.
John Fl Burns,
Andrew bonner, Scipio A Bonner,
John Bradshaw, John Gillaspie,
Stephen Drummond, James McGuffin,
Leroy L Dangerfeld, Stuart G McDannald
Smith Darnell, Abner Thompson,
Joseph Q Horn, Lewis Williams,
Daniel Mcclure Richmond r Walton
Anthony Mustoe bonds William WEIGH.
UNDERWRITING BONDS.
Smith Darnell, Virginia A Hopkins,
| Benjamin Hopkins, William III Hopkins
| June 25-4ts
YVHE COMMONWEALTH OF VIR.
| il GINIA.-At rules held in the Clerks Of
| flee of the Circuit Court of Allegheny, on Mon
| day, the 9th day of May, 1867.
| Henry Hook and G. o. Passenger and wife.
| Plaintiffs, AGAINST.
! George M. Jamson and wife and others, De-
| PENDANTS,
--- IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to subject all the real
estate of Adam Quickle, dec d, and also one thr-
teenth of the land belonging to the estate of Hen
| ry Dressler, decd, to sale for distribution.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that John
| Bennett and his infant children, whose names are
unknown, are non-residents of this Common
wealth, it is ordered that the said defendants do
| appear here within one month after due publica-
| ton of this order and do what is necessary to
protect their interest in this suit.
| Teste, JOSEPH T. FUDGE,
| SKEEN, P. Q. Clerk.
june 18-4t -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-09
Frauds in Registration.

It must be evident to every one that the most
unblushing and unheard of frauds were practis-
ed in Monroe Ward.
The Commissioners of the State, and of the
city of Richmond had each prepared, with great
care, lists of persons subject to the Capltatlon
tax, and each returned between 1900 and ], 700
white persons subject to the tax, and legally
colored persons. The qualifications to vote are
a residence of two years in the State, and Of
twelve months in the county or corporation,
next preceding the day of the election.
In Monroe Ward 1880 white and 2,099
colored voters were registered. Making large
allowance for errors in listing the colored men
of the ward, it must be seen that a very large
majority of those who registered did so fraud.
ulenty Suppose that the Commissioners failed
to register one third, and add one-third to the
number registered, the total would not exceed
seven hundred and fifty so that at the lowest
calculation two-thirds of the colored voters who
have registered in that ward did so fraudulenty
That this was done ignorantly by a very large
majority of them we are fully satisfied. They
were induced by designing persons to believe
that they had the right to register in this city
and we have no doubt that committees were
sent into the surrounding counties to bring col
ored people to the city to register.
The gentlemen who conducted the registration
had no means of knowing who was entitled tt
register, and asked that citizens who felt in
,terested should attend and challenge illega
voters But the supineness and apathy tina
has manifested itself in this matter from thu
commencement, prevailed in this instance anC
no one would attend.
We learn that it is General Schofelds in
tention to have printed lists of all who register
ed prepared, which can be seen by all our citi
zens and if he should be convinced that fraud
have been practiced, he will set the registration
aside, and order new one to be taken. Unles
the people of Richmond intend to deliver them
selves and the city to the Radical party, it be
hooves them to make close and thorough in
General Schofeld the result. It is matter de
handing immediate attention, andE should
done at once.-Eramaner
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BO21E Statements.

II ton of the First National Bank of Staunton
Va. Monday morning July LIST, 1867.
PESOHPGEC
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NCHOOT AT WEST VIEW.

GCHOOL Al WEST VIEW.
- This school will commence on LIST September,
1867, and close last of June, 1868 1t is designed
to prepare young men to enter Washington Col
lege or any other desired.
Board can be obtained in estimable private
families in the neighborhood at $12 to $l5 per
month. The location is desirable and accessible,
6 miles above Staunton and 2 from Swoopes De-
pot-churches near.
TERMs:-$$4O for higher English; $50. inclu-
ding Latin and Greek.
THOS. A. POLLARD, Principal.
Refers to Revs. DR.. & f. B. Converse, Editors
Christian Observer; Rev. DR.. Hoge, Richmond
and Faculty of Hampden Sidney College.
july9-3m e.--- ..rc-r
CTAUNTON BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Opens May 9th, 1867, for Session of months.
instruction one hour day on each subject.
Penmanship by j. G.. Wheat;
Bookkeeping by r. r. Phillips;
Commercial Arithmetic by Pike Powers;
Business Forms & Correspondence by j. Hotch-
kiss. E
TERMS:
For the course
Other subjects taught when desired.
For further information, apply for Circulars at
Phillips & CARRIERS Life Insurance Office, New
Street, Staunton Va.
may2l-tf R. H. PHILLIPS, Actuary
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In '76 King George was solemnly accused in
the Declaration of Independence, with having
affected to make the military superior to the
civil authority In '67-well the figures are
turned round-why not principles?
NEGRO APPLICANT FOR A CADETsHIP. A
Charleston negro, named Frank Smith, has ap-
piled to the Secretary of War for cadetship
at West Point, from the First Congressional
District of South Carolina.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-09

CONGREGATIONAL the Senate, Wednesday,
Mr.. Sumner submitted the following, and asked
that it lie on the table for the present:
Resozred, That the reconstruction of the rebel
States would be fastened, and the best interests
of the country promoted if the President of the
United States, in the exercise of the pardoning
power, would require that every landed proprie-
tor who has been engaged in the rebellion, be-
fore receiving his pardon, therefor should con-
vey to the freedmen, his former slaves, GER
tain portion of the land on which they have
worked, so that they may have homestead in
which their own labor has mingled, and that
the disloyal master may not continue to appro-
pirate to himself the fruits of their toll.
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Leg0I Notices.
Virginia :-Highland County Court,
$50 lime TERM 1867:

Ordered, That the Clerk of this Court do, as
soon as practicable, make out in alphabetical Or
admitted to record in his office since the End day
of October, 1862, without the stamp duty having
been paid thereon. in accordance with the Reve-
nue. Laws of the United States, and that he cause
said list to be published for four successive weeks
in some newspaper published in the town of
Staunton, and post copy thereof on the front on
door OF the Court HOUSE OF tins county, on tne
after said publication.
In obedience to the foregoing order, have
made the following list of Deeds, Bonds, and 9th
er writings. now on record in my Office, which
are required by the Revenue Laws of the United
States to be stamped.
All parties interested will take notice that the
time in which they were authorized to stamp these
papers expiredG on the LIST day of January, 1867
they can now be stamped only by the District
Collector of the Revenue of the United States
Either party to deed or other writing may at
tend to having it stamped.
The penalty for failure is $50.
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I, NJ HARVEY EFFINGER, Cashier of the First
National Bank Of Stanton, Va, do hereby GER
tify that the foregoing statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief
NJ. HARVEY EFFINGER, Cashier.
Sworn to before me, Notary Public, the
9Th day of July, 1867.
THOS. A. BLEDSOE, N. P.
A Dividend of per cent was declared on
the Capital Stock, made payable on and after the
18th July, 1867.
NJ. HARVEY EFFINGER,
july Git Cashier.
Quarterly Report of the Condition
~ of the National Valley Bank of Staunton
Wa, on the morning of the 1st day of July
1861
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-09

June 25-Valley Virginian and Hagerstowl
Mail publish once q week for four weeks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-09

A CHANCE FOR CAPITALISTS The New
York Herald says there never was finer
opportunity for Northern capitalists to invest
their money than the South now affords, and
cites, as an INSTANCE, that one OF the famous
before the war, two hundred thousand dollars,
can now be purchased for fifty thousand dollars.
The Herald" therefore. advises Northern
capitalists, instead Of stock -jobbing and using
their money for all sorts of kite-fying specula-
tons, to invest in Southern property. This, it
adds, would be the right way to reconstruct the
South, and it is the reconstruction the Southern
people most need.
At meeting held in Lewisburg, on the
night of the 9th ult., fifty delegates were ap-
ointed to represent the county of Greenbrier
in the Railroad Convention which will assem-
BILE at the White Sulphur Springs on to-mor-
row.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-09

The following letter from Judge Underwood
was no doubt ''fanked'' by Senator Under
wood We publish it as warning to our peo-
nla.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-09

Majority, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
There has been much more enthusiasm and ac-
tivity among the Republicans than with their
opponents, and the proportions Of those to be
no{ beeue VI" the Majority noW Secured will be
much reduced.
Yours, truly,
JOHN G. UNDERWOOD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-09
THE REGISTRATION IN VIRGINIA.

To tie Editor of tie Chronicle:
During the past three weeks the registration
of voters in Virginia has been nearly half COM
pleted, 100000 names being enrolled of these
5000 are colored and $4,000 white, and Of the
latter at least 10000 are Radical Republicans,
so that we now stand:
Republicans, ..65, 900
Rebel sympathizers, or Conservatives. So, 900
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>, II. JOHNSON. 0sos0s >. sLArsHfsf'
JOHNSON 4 SLAUGHTER,
A11f1O22.


NluI'ftldtAip ASAa'
II EsPECTFULly tender their sr-
II. vices to their old friends aud patrons
in Harrison and adjoining counties From
or long experience and close sppitess'oN
10 ,he profession w kei warren'td IN ny
in~ that our work will be inssior TO none
Astt1oisl lseth insestsd ~ the Vulcan
itr Rssc from one to full sci, and periec'
satisfaction guaranteed.
Tins Of a. can b. foand 10 tic once q
ali ,isses Where Il u inconvenicnt ~
ps,sooa 10 come 10 the once, they will b
waited on at their homes. Our sfrvces
can b secured BY sdd~sing W. 'hsosgs
The ual o. otherwise.
Oyyrx-West sk'e oil the fub!'t
9uoAFe ~
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v o.. g.

Bring about such mo..urcs md 40 10
shane ,hinys .s 10 ,-,pef,n,t. NJ, ryL.
of iLA Radical par,si Every man
Who Joins the p.rtv and can .,,,.fv
them that he viii .,.ecrolv helm in
| thi. work VIII Le .orcp,rd Th,v
viii put their arms around y.u, ps,l,
and call you brother. lA..l,n..,
You eau make a f,,evI Of ihe J,,
upop these same term. NI,o,h,.,,nd
applause. and there Is hu, h,,lc d,r.
ference between them Great A..
plsuse1 n Won ple,.c the ono rr,
viii 20 to the other and | am p,t
sure but Won will set wbet von 4,
aeryr bat | obpc, "a soor,atioe,le
country With yon Tmmensr ar.
plau.c
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country J,s,,,,.,j ,,lt +, ,,n.r,,u
,heir Leln.b Jyn,.,, al ,bc,,,
s,c sop,e of our avn ,,n,l. i,in IN
this unhok WORK esll'ny mon II, 10
submit, sa,l become the agent. afe,,
own J,-bon,rt rbi. i. .,J sor,cu
'"i, ana nus inc wan shame
To nbroy,tc INSTRUMENTATION ,,,m,lc
u,,, he STATE and IL. Laws 10 H.,
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ma, wbo aercn,s them ui,b cc,,y
n,ineio,e of honor in.,ier ami nc,
y u''fecf'tur'' 'fa"p'e' upon ana
desP'se' To refpe,ua'' INC power OF
'he'r wicked author. 'nn 'his
scheme succeed z WIN y succeed
.h"t rs 'he question iec' rulY
'eahA'"' ~ M near Inn, ' nave an
answer wh'ch ms my SOU unjust aH
the gloom and apprehension OF the
hour' some OF you may not 'rr'e
eu'o ~ h"' to me ~ Is w, on'y 'a-,,
III 'hn desert 'u,S "hc'hc WI
Nora, shNth succeed and ffoo'nim
,r ultimate 'a'iofr '" Jay IN your
hearing Nnboundsd applause J
KNOW ,hn' sone 'h'rA y WIZ ne
ar Is ta'i ct 'he WORKS on those who
proclaim ina, 'hete Is no power 10
prevent ~ Men nave before vas
been Ncss ana 'ooI'sh' ana towards
ana ual'of- nave o',o,e behe'od as
you tax no" bo' have a rsaso"
Tor ,he 'Ai'h mar Is 70 me which IS
absolutely sublime IN The strength OF
ITS foundations
lat II VIII 'ail because 1t Is not
possible to perpe'unie government
oil iofcc under inc forms OF . iemoc-
rhcy IL may take some TINE 10
comprehend TINS thought, bui you
~'ll not forget ~ mat which !.
no" pfoPosod Is lpfe. itn propose"
by men WOO do no, live IL .h's state,
and whose agents 40 not iive mere
ana 1t Is sought to se accomplished
by military power, nut under tho
Prctensc OF your sAnci'o" not to
please yourselves, b"t them There
Is not an instance IN history where
government Of force has been pcrPe!
nated under the forms OF nee INST,
t"'ions' u Is On "p"'','""g, aud
eau never succeed Applause }
"a. hut II IL sought to bt accom-
P'''heh ny deceit ana ir'n' Witch
s,n"ot much longer escape detection
me masses OF the people OF tho orth
love the Con's's"'ion Asa fought hr
u and tue mon put the leaders dld
not hght Tor II, ana do moi love u
and they nov seek To destroy It n"-
atr prr'nse 'ha' We must gave some
further ya.rn"'se Tor our 'a'nre good
by wn,sa ."sn as'ey s az 49,. So. ."o
been covered up are removed, the