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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
Le0OL Notices.
CLERKS OFFICE AUGUSTA co.

81 NLEKM7S UFFICE AUWUSTA co.
~ COURT, to wit :-Estrays:
Taken up by Peachy H. Wheeler, on his land
in Augusta county, near Mt. Scion, of the follow
ing description:
1st A HEIFER, of dark brindle color, no ear
marks perceptible, supposed to be about eight
months old and appraised at ST.
I'd. HEIFER of dark brindle color, some
white under the belly and TANKS, no ear marks
perceptible, about eight months old, and apprais-
ed at 81. by Cyrus Brown Samuel Picker and
F. S. Craun-freeholders.
Extract-Teste,
VIM. A. BURNETT
mar 1Q-3t NlarE-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

a- 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, 1867-03-19

4 United States Internal Revenue,

q Mlteu StaleS 4naeFEfaA Revenue.
u 1sT DIVISION, 9TH DISTRICT, VIRGINIA.
STANTON, March 14th, 1867.
The amended act, approved March End, 1867,
requires the assessment of Annual Taxes, hereto
fore made in the month of May, to be made on
the corresponding days in the month of March.
NOTICE is, therefore, hereby given to all per-
sons liable to Special License 1dr, to report to
my, office immediately, and register for the same,
and to make return of their Income for the year
GER Plate, Carriages, Gold Watches, Sc.
An additional tax of fifty per centum is the
penalty for neglect refusal to make return at
the proper time.
mar 1875 1st Div, 9th Dist.
NTOTICE.-Ths is to forewarn all persons
~ from buying or trading. for a note executed
by me to VIM. A. Reed for $500, and now in
the hands of John w. Arbogast and Jacob A
Hanger who have been trading under the style
and firm of Arbogast & Hanger, which note
will not pay, as hold legal claims against said
Arbogast q Hanger to the full amount OF said
note. L. N. LINDSEY.
feb26-4t
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Pan UD.

NOTICE.-Al persons indebted for Hub
~ bards Reapers and Mowers are notified that
their notes must be paid. Further indulgence
cannot be extended. The notes will be found at
Roberts, Nelson s. Cos Foundry, Staunton.
mar19-1m PARKINS u BRO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
Cattle TAINTED.
vUyHE UNDERSIGNED wishe

TEVHE UNDERSIGNED wishes to procure
4 Cattle to be grazed for the coming season.
All persons having cattle to Craze will fnd it to
their interest to call on me before engaging grass
for the summer, as l can offer great inducements
on liberal terms. For further information call on
me at Mcdowell, Highland county, Va.
mar 19-tillmayl l.. NJ. McCLUNG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
Groceries.

q BBLS. PURE CIDER VINEGAR
- in store and for sale by
II. KER s. BRO,
mar 19-2t Burwell Building
ROUND & LUMP PLASTER for sale
u by II. KER & BRO,
mar 1875 Burwell Building.
GUGAR, COFFEE, TEAS, FLOUR,
y Bacon, Fish, Salt, Cotton Yarn, for sale by
H. KER s. BRO,
mar 1875 Burwell Building
DASH PAID FOR CORN, OATS.
u Bacon, Lard, Flour Glover Seed, Flax
Seed &c, by III. KER & BRO,
mar19-2t Burwell Building
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
The House adjourned till Monday.

In reference to the s. s. S. law, says the
Richmond Enquirer, we repeat our earnest
advice to our people to obey it strictly to vote
under it, and to use every fair means to carry
any elections that may be held under it, in be-
half of good order and wise governments. We
are not in any sense responsible for the law, OF
its enforcement, and can, without any dishonor
to ourselves, obey it. But we cannot, without
dishonor and without abandonment of our dear
est rights and sacred honor, refrain from ap-
pealing to the courts for their judgment on this
law, and from asking that it be compared with
the Constitution which those who enacted ii
swore to support, and which we too are sworn
to support, and to whose protection we are en-
titled and if in conflict Herewith that it be
declared null and of no effect and force. This
we must do quietly, peacefully, but yet ener-
getically and promptly. Obey the lar, and ap-
peal to the courts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
The SUPREMACY of the Military

The text of the following very important or
der, will be read with the most profound inter
est by all. 1t marks the initial point in the
supreme control of this State by an officer of the
Federal army, but its temper furnishes the most
gratifying evidence that General Schofeld is a
conservative, honorable and intelligent official,
who will not abuse the great powers with which
he has been clothed:
''HEAD QUARTERS FIRST DISTRICT,
STATE OF VIRGINIA,
RICHMOND VA, March Is, 1867.
GENERAL ORDERS, No. l.
81 In compliance with the order of the Pre-
sident, the undersigned hereby assumes COM
mand of the First District, State of Virginia,
under the act Of Congress of March I'd, 1867.
I'll. All officers under the existing provision
al government of the State of Virginia. will
continue to perform the duties of their respec-
tive offices, according to law, unless otherwise
hereafter ordered in Individual cases, until their
successors shall be duly elected and qualified in
accordance with the above named act of Con-
gress.
Ill. 1t is desirable that the military power
conferred by the before mentioned act be exer-
cised only SO far as may be necessary to accom-
plish the objects for which that power was con
ferred, and the undersigned appeals to the peo-
pie of Virginia, and especially to magistrates
and other civil officers, to render the necessity
for the exercise of this power as slight as posi-
BILE, by strict obedience to the laws, and by i'm
partial administration of justice to all classes.
CIV. The staff officers now on duty at head
quarters Department of the Potomac, are as
signed to corresponding duties at headquarters
First District, State of Virginia.
- M. SCHoFIELD.
"Brevet Major General, U. S. A.
Official
IS. F. C1sazfn,
Assistant Adjutant General"
All will concede that the Commandant of this
District is DESTROYS of discharging his duties
with the very least annoyance and oppression to
the people of Virginia. He preserves intact the
State Government, and leaves every official to
perform the functions of his office without mo-
lestation. The appeal of General Schofeld to
the people Of Virginia to aid him in the en-.
forcement of the existing laws, will receive the
most favorable attention of all classes. Neither
are we unmindful Of the grateful recognition of
the Estate Of Virginia" which marks the cap
ton of his General Order The spirit of kind
ness and gentleness with which this officer greets
us, will produce more conciliatory effect than
athousand acts of harshness. -Richmond Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
Embarrassed about Mileage.

Mileage is very troublesome question; espe-
cially your constructive mileage" Strange,
too, that it should be, since the question is al
ways decided the same way. e., for ICON
structive mileage"
Our own House of Delegates, the other day
when the question was first up between two re-
ports, one for and the other against mileage fol
the extra session, nder the pressure Of the age
and noes, voted decidedly against the mileage
A shrewd tactician contrived the reference to
the Committee Of Courts of Justice, who re-
ported that mileage for the extra session wa;
legal. The report was read-nobody said q
passed, like rife shell through screen of il
fusion (The voice of the author OF the minority
report, Mr. WADDELL, alone being audibly
given in the negative) In twenty minutes after.
wards, possibly forty gentlemen had their mile
age Richmond Dispatch
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
HI. NJ. BELL, oonl Is.
Fob 0e-tds
II AND FOR SALE.-WiII be sold at nnf

T AND FOR SALE.-Will be sold at pub
- lie auction on the premises, near Mingo
Flats in KMandolph county, West Virginia, on
tract of $500 acres of valuable grass land
About 1000 acres are hacked and deadened,
the soil is admirably adapted to grass The tim
and chestnut 1t is situated on the valley fork of
Elk river. The portion now hacked grazed 100
head of cattle previous to the war. 1t can be di-
vded into or grazing farms. Ifthis land was
tie
TERMS accommodating.
If not sold it will be rented on the day of sale.
Apply to Bell, Echols e Catlett, Staunton, Va,
or to the undersigned, at Goshen Bridge
jan 15-tds JOHN d. STERRETT
Elk or of James r. Sterrett decd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

The votes of our delegates in the House of
Delegates against constructive mileage" will
be approved by their constituents. 10 receive
pay for mileage which was never travelled, is
very questionable honesty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
For the Spectator.
WASHINGTON, ID. e., }
March Is, 1867. {

a friend that it is currently reported in Staun-
ton, that | am a candidate for Congress, and
have been electioneering for the negro vote. l
wish to state, through the medium of your pa
per, that | am not candidate for Congress,
and that have electioneered for no votes, eth
err achite or black I'll were a candidate, would
not appeal to any one class for their suffrage.
TT MATTPTN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

Gen. Schofeld, who has been in command
for some time at Richmond, has been appointed
the commandment of Virginia, alias District No.
l, under the provisions of the military bill which
degrades Virginia from a State to mere mill
tary district.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
What we all NAV saw.

1t was Grattan the great Irish Orator, we be-
leve, who in bitterness of his heart, exclaimed
I saw the liberty of my country rocked in its
cradle, I followed its hearse to the grave" We
may all say this, and from present indications,
however, there will be second funeral.
Our liberties have been laid in the grave, and
the stone rolled against the sepulchre; but the
freedom of the North will soon follow, and Elm
wood Fishers famous suggestion of an epitaph,
which some philosophers never heard of, will be
written on the headstone: ''Here lies nation
which in giving freedom to the slave lost its own
liberties"
Two funerals make a black chapter in Amer
lean history.-Norfok Virgidiam.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

il the request Of Miss L. ]. Snyder we will sell,
at auction, at her residence, on Thursday, March.
18th, 1867, all her household and kitchen f1rni-
ture, embracing the usual variety. We will at
very desirable property, on main street now oe-
cupied by her. Sale at II O'clock. Terms at sale
PECK & CUSHING,
mar 12-tds Anntionnorr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

Gen. John A. McCausland, who has been in
selfexlle since the war, has returned to his
home in Mason county, w. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
Address to Parents,

We would invite the special attention of par
ents to the address published in another column,
signed by Gen. r. E. Lee, Prof Jno B. Minor
and Prof r. L. Dabney, committee appoint
ed at the last meeting of the Educational As
ISOLATION of Virginia to urge upon parents and
the public generally more hearty cooperation
with teachersin matters CONSTRUCTION, discipline,
&C. The names of the authors of the address
will secure for it the attentive perusal Of all
readers, while It's words of simple, practical
Christian wisdom cannot fail to exercise benefi-
cent influence upon the minds of parents and
others having the control ofchildren and youth.
The Eranainer says that the rejection by the
Senate, on Tuesday, the 18th inst, of the nom
ination of Hon. Edgar Cowan as United States
Minister to Austria, vice Motley, resigned, is
one of the most indefensible acts of petty pro-
scription with which Radicalism fruitful in
such meanness, can be charged His fitness,
in every respect, no one denies; his only and
conclusive defect, is his belief that this country
should be governed according to the Constitu-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
NEW AND CHEAP GOODS.

5000 YARDS FRESH SPRING PRINTS.
at II Is, Is and 20 cents,
with full line of Dress and other Goods, at
reduced prices, just opened by
mar 19-tf KAYSER 81 YOUNG.
Vindicator copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

Forney is very severe on the President for his
recent conversation upon the public debt of the
country. He calls him demagogue and re-
pudiationist! We think the President has
drawn blood in his lick at the bonded aristocracy
of tha North
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
The Eranainer says that the rejection by the
Mr.. Peabody's Return to Europe.

Mr. George Peabody, intending soon to leave
for England informs those who have written
to him asking loans of money, subscription to
churches, public charities, &c. Or assistance for
themselves or others, that the great number of
communications has rendered it impossible for
him to read or answer, or even to open them in
person. These letters, amounting to nearly
four thousand, have been burned in his pres
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

was read twice, and, motion to suspend the
rules that it might be put upon its passage, was
rejected by vote of ayes, 40 noes, SO.
The resolution was referred
BILLS PASSED.
Senate bill so, to authorize the Pontoon Bridge
Company to collect tolls.
THE bridge is erected across North river,
near the Rockbridge Baths, and the tolls will
be five cents on each person, horse, mule, and
wheel crossing the bridge, and five cents per
score on sheep, cattle and swine.
Senate bill 9, to incorporate the Alexandria
Banking and Insurance Company.
House Bill 60, in relation to the assessment
of taxes on licenses ayes 66, noes 0.
House bill Sc, to amend chapters Is and 213
of the Code, in regard to the Penitentiary-
ayes Ga. noes 0.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

a NVNz ESSEWN EE1S7 SALE VF EAND,
y By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, entered on the 9th day of Feb
ruary, 1867, in case of George T. Rhodes Us Geo.
proceed upon the premises, on THURSDAY the
2lst of MARCH, 1867, to sell at public auction to
the highest bidder, that very desirable property
known as BARTERBROoK. There are two acres 3
roods and poles of land upon which are Three
Dwelling Houses and Store House The loca-
ton is a very desirable one for a Physician and a
store, being in rich and prosperous neghbor-
and will be sold whole or in parcels as NAV
be deemed most advisable on the day of sale
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third of the purchase
money in hand, and balance in one and two wears
from day of sale, for which bond with approved
security will be required and the title retained as
ultimate security.
Sale to commence at II o'clock
} Il n, B b BALDWIN cOm'rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

VILLE-I will sell publicly, on SATUR-
DA Y the 9th of March, at II NJ, the House and
Lot of Asa E. Pierce in said village, conveyed in
deed in trust, for benefit of A W. Brown, decd,
and now for benefit of Mrs. Mary Brown. The
property is desirable, as much so as any in the
village.
TERMS -One-third cash, the balance in six
and twelve months, the purchaser giving bond
and security. Lien retained and such convey
ance made as vested in me as trustee
j. M. McCUE,
feb l2-tds Trustee.
POstpOnement.-On account of bad roads,
highwater SC, the above sale is postponed to
TueSduU ADriL 9th T M McCuF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

1t is quite evident that the Military Force
bill is not considered as '6nality' by the Rad
cals, even if the South 'reorganizes' under its
provisions, and that ''more Legislation" is in
tended. Mr. Sumner opens the ball. Mr.. Ste
vens will, probably, follow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

The Richmond Enquirer believes that I'VE
are less likely to be further prosecuted in our
present condition, by the dominant party, than
if we excite their jealousy and alarm by show
ing ourselves eager to get into the government,
and TO take a part in the Presidential election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
Fresh Garden Seeds.
rxRESrz GARDEN SEEDS & ONION

r. SETS, just received and for sale at
Dr. EICHELBERGER'S
mar 19-tf Drug Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
Lexington Gazette Dc Banner,
TO ADVERTISERS!

The GAZETTE s. BANNER" published at
Lexington, Virginia,
has az extensive circulation and is
the only paper published IN Rockbridge county.
rs Advertisers will do well to remember this.
marie
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
PROPERTY FOR SALE.

kHSA He 4 ESVE7 ERI1 FUR SALE
H. As executor of John Afford deceased, I
will proceed, at his late residence near New
Hope, on Tuesday, the 26th day of March next.
to sell piece of land containing
Sixteen and one quarter acres,
on which is a comfortable dwelling house. barn.
and out-houses on the following
TERMS :-One-third down, or credit of four
months with interest from day of sale, purchaser
giving bond with approved security, and the bal
ance in two equal instruments at twelve and eigh-
teen months, purchaser giving bonds with ap-
proved security and the purchase money to be
paid in gold coin or in its market value in curren-
cy at the time of payment-title retained as ulti-
mate security. THORNTON G.. STOUT.
Executor
P. S.-Persons having claims against the estate
must present them properly authenticated
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
Guard and Agents for the heirs.
cOnv fill solo - Doo;ata.
SMALL FARM-In obedienco to q do

N cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta. pro-
nounced on the 9Th of November, 1866, in the
cause of William Link, Guardian, &C., against
Diana A; Landes, and another, shall, on
Saturday, the 18th day of april nert
offer for sale on the premises, to the highest bid
der, the Farm of which the late Christian Landes
died possessed, lying on the head waters of Naked
Creek, near Salem Church in said county of Au-.
gusta, containing fifty acres.
This is a snug little farm susceptible of high
improvement and is worthy of the attention of
any who may want small farm.
TERMS So much of the purchase money in
hand as will pay. costs of suit and expenses of
sale; and the balance in one, two and three years.
the purchaser executing bonds with good securi-
ty payable in gold or its equivalent and the title
retained. DAVID FULTZ
mar Dds Cnrnr,irr;nnn,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald, under date of March 18th, says
''Ould and Crump have returned to Virginia.
Before leaving here they were advised by the
President not to call any convention, but to
leave that duty to the military commander
This will defeat the bill in the House of Assem-
bly,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

The last reports from Mexico are that
Macmillan is now in command of large army,
and that in taking command, in person, he said :
''This day desired long since, but obstacles
were in the way. Now, l am free from all COM
promise, and can follow out my own senti-
ments''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
Dry Goods.

~ THE UNDERSIGNED will open,
on or before Monday, the 25th inst, an entirely
new stock of
Fancy and Domestic Dry Goods
in every variety in the Room formerly occupied
by VIM. NJ Poole, Esq, opposite the Bank; the
entire stock has been selected expressly for this
market and at Cash prices, and will be offered to
the public on the most reasonable terms
A. f. ACKERMAN
mar 19-V and V COPY AGENT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

The National Intelligencer says we have asked
in vain what becomes Of the State of West Vii,
ginia if Governor Pierpoint is not the legal
Governor of Virginia. His signature validated
the act giving the consent Of the State to divi-
sion. IF he was not the bonafde Governor,
what becomes Of the act itself? IF the South
ern States are not States, how comes it that
United States Courts are held in their midst
and appeals takenthence to the Supreme Court?
The Boston Transcript, in reference to the
collections recently made at the North for the
relief Of the destitute and the starving in the
South, taunts the South with its humiliation, !"
in having ''to be fed from the hands Of those
whose children she starved in her prisons" 1t
is thus that charity is poisoned. The National
Intelligencer asks the Transcript to recall the
base wordsi''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19
AUCTION Sales.
i ARGE SALE OF VALUABLE PER
ii SONAT DDODEDTV

II L.
will sell, at public sale at my residence, five
miles n orthwest of Stanton on
Friday, March 18th, 1867,
a large amount OF very valuable personal prop
erty, consisting, in part of the following: Some
very fine horses, excellent milk cows and a
lot OF very fine fat shoats; lot of very superior
poultry carriage and harness, two bugges and
harness, . four-horse wagons, and gears, two
morse wagons and harness, valuable six-horse
threshing machine-all in good order; a PEN
nock's Roll Drill, which will sow wheat rye or
oats F; a very excellent wheat fan, a considerable
quahtty OF corn and oats, several tons of hay, a
plank and scantling, a very fine lot of white pine
shingles, No. / corn planter corn coyerer
some very fine bacon, lot of excellent apple
eutter, some glover r. seed, household and kitchen
furniture, No. rifle gun and great variety of
other articles not nessary to mention
Terms liberal and made known on day of sale
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
mar l9-2t j. A DAVIDSON.
DUBLIC SALE will sell, at the late res
idence of Abram Harris decd. on North
River, three miles East of Burke's Mill, on
Friday, the 22,sd day of March,
ut fair, If not the next fair day. all of the Per-
sona Property belonging to his estate, consisting
of three Mules, one Horse, two Cows. one Year.
ling. about 20 head of Hogs, two sets of Black
smiths Tools, one four horse Wagon, one Buggy
q sets Of Harness, one Cane Mill 4 Iron Kettles
one small Lathe, one eight horse Threshing Ma
chine, Harris improvement in complete orderO
large quantity of Carpenters and Blacksmith's
Tools, lot OF Patterns and Flasks, one complete
set OF Patterns for Pitts 8-horse Threshing Ma
chine, and many other valuable articles not emu
merated.
Terms made known at SALE
All persons having claims against the estate
will please report them Those knowing them
selves indebted are requested to close their &C
counts or pay up. r. TURK =.
PECK & CUSHING, Aucts Admir-.
On the same day we will RENT the Foundry.
Blacksmith Shop and Mill for specified term
r. TURK,
JAS. ii. HARRIS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

NEW SPRING GOODS.-We are lust
~ receiving a large stock of Fresh Goods suit
able to the present and approaching season, en-
bracing all the newest styles, in great variety.
In making the present purchase, we had the
advantage Of first choice in the new goods, both
foreign and American that are in market
Styles are pretty and prices reasonable.
All those in debt to US, will please oblige us by
paying. Vs. We are in earnest
mar 19-tf KAYSER & YOIING
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-03-19

A minister of the Gospel writing Of the des-
titution in Jefferson county, Geo., says:
eve are all on the verge of starvation up
here; no chance that [ see to save stock
enough alive in the country to make another
CROP many have not bit Of bread now, nor a
dime to buy anything unless we get help from
abroad we must nearly all starve'