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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
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Tuesday, January 4, 1867.

&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, 1867-01-01
Snow Storm in the North.

On Thursday last, there was in thesNortherr
States such snow storm as we had here II
January, 1857, when the Railroad was block
AIDED by snow drifts and the cars were detained
for ten days at Louisa G. lei. The snow was
deep, the gale was strong, and the weather In
tensey cold the mercury in the thermometer
standing at zero. This, we suppose, was about
the condition Of affairs in the North on Thurs
day last. The snow was two feet deep, the
weather was cold, and the gale sufficiently strong
not only to drift the snow greatly, but to blow
passenger trains from the track. Some houses
in New York city were blown down
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
From Mexico.

New YORK December 27.-City of Mexico
dates to the Sth say the return of the Emperor
Maximilian to the throne was received with re-
joicing. His army, independent of the French
troops, numbers 35, 900 men, and is well fed
and clothed. The Imperialists say if they have
will finally succeed, and consider the withdrawal
of the French as fortunate to their cause.
1t is now stated that Escobado was hung at
the instigation of Ortega.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

The pay of the officers and employees of the
Va Central Railroad have been all reduced 10
per cent, not because the pay Of the employees
was greater than that of the employees ofother
roads in the State, but was dictated solely by
the financial condition of the company. The
President of the company inaugurated the
movement by voluntarily remitting fifteen per
cent of his own salary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

The SURRATr CAsE.-Witnesses have been
and are being examined before the grand jury
of the District in the case of Surratt. A sub
pena has been issued for Lloyd, who kept the
hotel at Surrattsvle, but it is said he cannot
be found Weichman, who was the principal
witness for the prosecution in the conspiracy
trial, has already given evidence before the
grand jury Washington, Dec. 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

The METHODIST CHURCH SoUTH.-This Or
ganization has ceased to exist under this title.
The requisite number of votes has been obtain
ed for the change of name, and it will hereafter
be known as the Episcopal Methodist Church.
Lay delegation has also been carried.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

The fercest howl for Jefferson Davis blood
is from the Advocate of Peace. published in
Boston. 1t comes to US protesting the princi-
Piles of gentleness and peace-like dove with
olive branch in its beak but despite its out
ward seeming and meek pretensions, it utters
the hunger scream Of the vulture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
The Indian Uprising.

Fort LARAMIE, December 27-A messenger
just in reports the formation of grand coali
ton of twelve tribes of Indians to make war on
the whites in Dacotah and Montana Territories.
The number of warriors is estimated at eleven
thousand, but that is very doubtful.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

IMPORTANT TO HOLDERS OF UNsTAMPEI
DEEDS. an item of important information
to some of our subscribers, We will state that 9
late act of Congress requires all deeds dated be-
tween the lst of October 1862, and the I'd day
Of May, 1865, to be stamped prior to the Isl
day of January 1867, under severe penalties.
To avoid the penalty imposed, those who have
had unstamped deeds recorded should have
them stamped at once, and the record corrected
accordingly. After the first of January 1867
deeds not stamped at the date Of execution car
only be stamped upon application to the District
Collector Of Internal Revenue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
The Presidents Restoration Policy.

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald says, in his letter of the 24th =
''The President to-day, in conversation with a
friend, expressed his unabated confidence in the
final triumph of his restoration policy. He al
so took occasion to condemn the project that
was being agitated in Congress for the over
throw of the present State governments at the
State governments from the payment of their
State debts and impose them upon the United
States. Mr. Seward has recently expressed the
same confidence in the triumph of the Presi-
dent s policy as was to-day expressed by the
President himself"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

OUTRAGE BY UNITED STATES SOLDIERS
A sergeant and five soldiers of Company D,
Seventh Cavalry, from Fort Riley, went to Og-
den City in search of deserters. The sergeant
stationed guard round house, with orders to
let no one in. He then attempted to outrage
the woman of the house, who was alone. The
cries of her children aroused her husband and
brother, who were at work in the field near by.
The rgeant being foiled, ordered the husband
shot, and he fell dead, being shot by one Of the
guard The citizens armed and fought the sol
diers, wounding two and capturing the squad.
They are now in the hands of the civil authori-
ties. -Learentoorth, Dec "a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
amusement.

OWING TO THE SNOW the THESPI-
tuesday, evening, but will be glad to see their
friends on next FRIDAY night instead. They
have some good plays, pretty music, and new
scenery for that evening.
Tickets can be had at any time at Mr.. Trouts
Drug Store. jan1-1t-Virg copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

In the case of the condemned Fenian prison.
ers, who were to have suffered death on the
18th of last month, the Governor General of
Canada has granted respite until the 18th of
March next
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

ILLNESS OF GENERAL GRANT-General
Grant is quite i'll, having been confined to his
room since his return from the West on last
Saturday evening No serious results are an
ticipated. National h,teNsgencer, 9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

Even some of the Radical papers are begin
ming to think that the Radicals in Congress
"are running the thing into the ground" that
''they are sitting their coulter too deep
Greeley talks of affairs being imperilled by
reckless lepislatiop."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
Lost.

nOG EOST.-On Friday, the 2lst day OF
~ December the subscriber lost small black
and tan TERRIER, which has no tail, and never
had, being pupped without that usual caudal ap-
pendage He is named Bob and readily re-
cognizes his name when called. A liberal reward
will be given for his return.
jan1-4t III. p. MASON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

law SECURING THE WIFE PROPERTY
act has been passed by the Georgia Legislature,
and signed by the Governor, providing that all
property of the wife at the time other marriage
whether real Or personal, or chooses in action,
shall be and remain her separate property; and
that all property given to, inherited or acquired
bv the wife during coverture, shall vest in and
belong to her, and shall not be liable for the
payment of any debt, default, or contract of the
husband
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
AUCTION Sales.
4 DEMONSTRATORS SALI

a
N undersigned administrators on the estate of
Gabriel j. Hite, decd will sell, stpublic sale, on
Tuesday, the 10Th day of January 1867, at the
late residence of the deceased, near Jennings
Gap, Augusta county, Va, all of the personal
property to wit:
FIVE HEAD OF HORSES,
THREE HEAD OF COWS,
SEVENTEEN HEAD OF SHEEP,
ONE YOKE OF OXEN,
THIRTY-TWO HEAD of STOCK HOGS
about
Three hundred bushels of Wheat
Four hundred and fifty bushels of Corn
Eight hundred bushels of Oats,
Two hundred bushels Rye,
Forty bushels Buckwheat
all of the Farming Utensils,
Household and Kitchen Furniture
Blacksmith Tools, &c.
All persons indebted to, or having claims against
the estate, will please come forward on day of
sale and present their accounts to the administra-
tors, and have them duly fled for settlement.
Terms made known on day of sale.
j. j. CUPP, Admin
r. GROVE, istra-
j. G. RILEY, tors.
Jan lids Register copy and send bill to this
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

A case is soon to be made before the United
States Supreme Court which will involve the
question whether Alabama is a State in the
Federal Union, or, if not, what her present
ststrS is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
Settle Up! !!
: ook TO YOUR INTEREST,"

IL persons holding receipts for claims put il
the hands of John I'll. Bats for collection, will
present their receipts and take up their claims OIL
executions. Come prepared to pay cost on exc.
cutions now in my hands. All persons knowing
themselves indebted to the estate of John a. Ba-
tbs will come forward and pay up Immediately
or they will be placed in the hands Of an officer
for collection. DAVID MYERS,
jan1-4t Admir- of John 81. Bats, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
Pay et2o Promptly!
yIvO THE PUBLIC.-Our accounts

TTVO THE PUBLIC.-Our accounts will all
Il be drawn off by the first of January, 1867
and we hope that all who are indebted to us will
come forward promptly and settle, as we cannot
carry on our business successfully if they fail to
do so. After that date we propose to do
STRICTLY A CASH BUSINESS,
and hope that our friends will not ask us to de-
part from this rule
dec 25-tf HOGE & MASON.
Vim copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

1t is said that Gen. Grant sent U. s. troops
into Missouri, merely as precautionary meas
ure, in view of threatened difficulties reported
by the Governor of the State himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

The New York Herald joins in the demand
for a reduction of the taxes declaring that they
are "now double or nearly double what they
ought to be- y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

Could NOT CHANGE THE DECREE OF God
The Washington Union states that on Christ
mas morning colored woman walked into one
of our churches and took a seat among the
white people The sexton asked her to take a
seat in the part of the church set apart for her
color. She. went to the minister and complain
ed. saving She did not think there should be
anv distinction. The minister replied: MY
dear woman God has made the distinction, and
cannot change His DEGREES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

Hon. G. II. Smith bill Arp is nominated
for mayor of Rome, Georgia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
Gas Notice.
rAs CONSUMERS OF sTAUNTON

GAS CONSUMERS OF STANTON
VI TAKE WARNING.
l have been furnishing many of you with Gas
for several months without having received one
cent in return for it. This [ cannot stand, as
have to pay cash for the material and labor used
in manufacturing it. You will take notice that
shall place all outstanding bills in the hands of
officer for collection on the 18th of January,
1867. You will find your bills in the hands of
Jacob 7. Parent until that day.
jan 1st, l867-1t II. III. PECK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

SUPREME CoURT-lMPoRrAN DECISIONS
EXPECTED. 1t is confidently expected that the
ron-clad test oath which all practitioners before
the Supreme Court Of the United States have
been compelled to take will, in the course Of a
few days, be declared unconstitutional by the
same majority that decided against the military
trials
Judge Grier, who is assigned to deliver the
decision, is now engaged in the preparation Of
the opinion Of the majority Of the court; The
IS trade, and therefore an inalienable right,
not to be given by government Or taken away
by the act of rebellion, like the privilege of vo
ting Washington Correspondence Philadel
9oh3G Press
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

The Louisville Courier, in opposing the
adoption of the Constitutional amendment says
Wrongs perpetrated upon people do not
dishonor them; but to assist in their own de-
graduation is blistering infamy from which is no
release, and for which there is no remedy. The
Southern people are in the hands of ungenerous
and unmagnanimous victors, and are constrain-
ed to submit to outrages because they have no
power to resist them But they cannot be COM
PEELED to put the collar of shame about their
own necks, and will not do it. For the acts of
their enemies they are not responsible, how
much..soever they may be made to endure. They
have preserved their honor untarnished.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

DR.. CUNNING, the ''Great Tribulation" pro-
phet, in England who assumes to be wise above
what is written, has recently delivered himself
Of the following ''solid chunk of prophetic
wisdom Il adhere to the solution [ have
given of the exhaustion of the great chronolo
gical epochs of prophecy as like most probable
and most justifable by induction from events
How soon after 1867 the Redeemer will return
and take the kingdom and reign over all the
earth, [ cannot say. Of course he cannot, and
yet congregations listen with open -mouthed feal
and wonder to such stuff.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

SICKLEs AND CoRpoREAL PUNISHMENT =
The President, on the 10Th instant, through
the War Department, directed General Sickles
to issue an order suspending, in his department,
until further Instructions, articles 9Th and 9th
Of the general order declaring that corpofeal
punishment shall not be inflicted upon any per-
son other than a minor, and also interfering
with the State law on the subject of vagraney.
In compliance with the request made in the
same letter, a copy of the order directed to be
issued was to-day received from General Sickles'
Headquarters. - Wnshiioton. Dec. 26.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

THE ARREST OF URRATT.-Under date of
s Eondon Hnnt mes details eta the circumstances c Of
the arrest Of Surratt, including the part acted
by General King, American minister to Rome,
and remarks as follows
To these details may add that General King
gave the informer $3.50 in gold, and held out
the promised reward Of $4,000 more on the
arrest Icing erected.
A, the same time it would appear, from the
hearing of some Of the diplomatic agents, that
the government would have been glad had the
subject not been revived Certain it is that |
have heard Americans express regret that as
poor Lincoln death had s been been amply E avenged, g
with him his own punishment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

IMPORTANT ARRESTS. The Petersburg In
dec of yesterday says: ''Mr. Mac Linsey,
formerly member of the North Carolina Leg
islature, and Mr.. Joseph Baxter, both Of Cur
rituck county, were arrested near the Court
House in that county, on Christmas day, by the
Federal authorities, for being engaged in the
capture and robbing of a vessel during the late
war, when they we're not employed in the Con
federate army A man named Moore was ar
rested some time since on the same charge and
is now confined in jail in Elizabeth City, where
those prisoners are also to be sent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

The military order of Gen. Schofeld requi-
ring agents of the Government to take posses
sion of all horses and mules branded ''U S."
whenthe persons in possession of them fail to
exhibit receipts showing that they bought them
of officers of the Government, has been sus-
pended. Whether the suspension is permanent,
or merely temporary, we are not informed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

WASHINGTON CoLLEGE.-There are now 35e
students at Washington College, Lexington,
who hail, in the numbers given, from the fol
lowing States: Virginia 130, Tennessee 49,
kentucky 81, Texas %, Louisiana IT, Alabama
IA, Mississippi u, Maryland 9, North Carolina
:, Georgia I, West Virginia 6, Florida 5, Mis-
souri, 5, South Carolina 4, Arkansas 2, District
of Columbia 2, New York 2, Kansas |, Califor-
MIA l, New Jersey l, Massachusetts l, Pennsyl
vania l.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

RIGHTS IN THE TERRITORIES. piauant
contemporary, the Charlottesville Chronicle,
stimulated by the spectacle Of Hon. Jere. Nor
ton acting as chaperon for Vice President Fos-
ter and the Radical congressman, revives a
good story, in which Mr.. Morton and Gen. Ju-
bal Early figured. To appreciate its force, 1t
must be remembered that the Hon. Jere. Nor
ton was one of the earliest and most ardent ad-
vocates for secession, and that Gen. Early was
a jealous and enthusiastic opponent OF that doc
trine. Both the gentlemen we're members OF
the convention of 1860-61, which adopted the
ordinance of secession.
In the spring of 1862, when the army Of Gen.
Johnston was falling back from Centrevile to-
wards Richmond, Gen. Early, whilst riding at
the head of his brigade, overlook the Hon.
Jere. Morton retreating from his homestead IN
Orange county, bearing with him his Lares and
Penates, and driving before him mixed crowd
of negroes, horses, CATTLE sheep and swine. =
With great excitement, visible in air and voice,
he was urging the motley crowd forward with
almost frantic eagerness. ''Old Jubal, riding
up, accosted him with his we'll known squeak
ing voice. ''Hello Horton! How long soaH ii
be at his rate before you get your rights an the
territories ?' What answer was returned to
this pertinent enquiry, tradition tells not:
Lqpchbug Neaos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
GENERAL AUCTION

"a AND
COMMISSION BUSINESS.
The undersigned, under the firm and style of
PECK s. CUSHING,
having taken the large and commodious store
room Of Mrs. B. Bolen, at the corner of Augusta
street and Spring Alley, in Staunton, for the pur
pose of conducting a
General Auction and Commission Business,
solicit consignments of all kinds of Goods and
Produce, to be sold either at auction or private
SALE at reasonable charges
Sales of all kinds Of property attended either
in town or county H. Fl. PECK,
jan 1st, 1867. E. NJ. CUSHING.
Vindicator copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

Gov. Worth, in his late inaugural, speaks IA
vOrably of a National Convention of all the
States, as provided for in the constitution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
AUCTION SALE OF CLOTHING

Having received an
IMMENSE CONSIGNMENT
of Ready Made Clothing,
Hats, Boots, Shoes, &C.,
embracing a variety of
THE BEST CLOTHING EVER BROUGHT
TO THIS MARKET,
we will sell to dealers or private purchasers, the
entire stock, on WEDNESDAY,, the 9th day OF
January, 1857.
To those who desire to Unrest their money to
advantage in the purchase of needful supplies, no
better opportunity has ever been offered them in
Staunton and it is to YOUR INTEREST to give us
call.
TERMS-CASH ON DELIVERY.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. Nj.
ion J-0t 81 Y oOnv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

The Greenbrier Independent ventures the fol
lowing conundrum:
''Why is Mary, the large daughter of Mr. tt
clan, like .statesman?'
Ignoring the distinction between a statesman
and politician, we suppose the Independent
means:
Because she is great Polly-Tician large
Mary being great Polly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

VNTANTED-AGENTS-$75 to 500 PER
w MONTH for gentlemen, and $35 to $75
for ladies, everywhere, to introduce the Common
Sense Family Sewing Machine, improved and
perfected. 1t will hem, fell, stitch, quf&, bind,
braid, and embroider beautifully price only $50
making the elastic lock stitch, and fully war
ranted for three years. We pay the above wages
commission, from which twice that amountl
can be made. Address or call on G. BOWERS
8 CO., Office 255, South Fifth street, Philadel-
phia, Pa. All letters answered promptly with
circulars and terms. dec 4-1m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

10 The person having my Wheelbarrow in hi
or her possession, will confer favor by lettin
me know where it is, if they are not disposed t
bring it back.
jan lit GEORGE HARLAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01
Skates & SIeIQhs.

GKATES.-We have just received choice
y lot of SKATES. For sale cheap.
dec 25-tf WOODS Sc GILKESON
pOYS' SLEDS-A nice article, just receiv-
Id ed. WOODS & GILKESON.
dec 25-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

CANE FOR Ex-PREsIDENT DAvIs.-The
Catholic Fair in Norfolk closed on Thursday
night when the testimonial cane for Jefferson
Davis, which was great feature of the fair,
was rafaed among the subscribers, whonumber-
ed several hundred The fortunate holder of
the prize number was John O. Gamage, mer-
chant Wide Water street, and the cane passed
into his possession. Mr. Gamage, who was a
member of the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues
during the war, viii visit Fortress Monroe and
present the cane to Mr. Davis in the name of
himself the winner, and the ladies ofthe Cath
olic Fair. All the circumstances in connection
with the handsome cane, are in happy harmony.
The cane, itself relic Of the Merrimac was won
by late Confederate soldier, upon whom de-
wolves the pleasing duty Of presenting the same
to the first and last President of the Confederate
States, under whose now folded banner he
fouoht. = Erngainer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

The Congress of the United States and the
General Assembly of Virginia, both having
taken a recess of two weeks from the goth of
December, will re-assemble on Thursday next,
after which we will publish synopsis of the
proceedings of both bodies as heretofore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

Congress ascending Committee to the South.
ostensibly at least to gain information concern
ing our people. Has it never occurred to the
majority that this object would be much better
accomplished by admitting representative men
from the South to seats in Congress, where they
could be interrogated in daily debate? 1t is a
new thing to go out in search of evidence while
excluding the best possible witnesses from the
coyrt room TpOuireT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-01

DUBLIC RENTING AND SALE.-As
i administrator of John Beck, dec d, r will
RENT, on Wednesday,, the End day of January,
1867, to the highest bidder, for year that very
desirable BAR ROOM, lately occupied by John
Beck, at the corner of New Street and Court
House Lane. At the same time 1 will sell the
Decanters, Glasses
and very desirable lot of
LIQUORS.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock.
Terms at SALE
Ns- P rsons having claims againstthe estate
are indebted will please come forward. and settle
up. j. NJ. HARDY,
Jan lit Administrator and Agent.