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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
From the Baltimore Gazette.
The Presidents Impeachment estate Ne
cessiEv"
WASHINGTON, January 20, Isl

WASHINGTON, January 20, 1867.
That it is the firm purpose of the Destructives
in Congress to drag Andrew johnson from the
Executive Chair can no longer be doubted by
sensible men. The Government cannot be 9TH
erwise overthrown-except through this means
the Supreme Court cannot be reached-neither
can the existing State Governments at the
South be in any other way substituted by sa-
trapies appointed by Congress. To enable the
Revolutionists to accomplish Their ends such a
movement IS indispensable. The impeachment
and trial, as is plainly indicated. will be the
merest mockery. believe it was Legendre
who in reply to a question as to the justice of
condemning Danton, asked, in turn, if the JAG
obins could afford to lose Robespierre, and upon
being responded to, that the bloody work
marked out by the revelutionists could not be
accomplished without the aid Of the latter, cool
ly told his questioner that he had answered his
own interrogatory. 1T is Natter said he,
with which neither law nor justice has any
thing to do. It is purely political question
of State necessity.
Although this is precisely the case with the
impending impeachment, the managers, learn,
dispense with their accustomed jugglery The
plan is, through the Judiciary Committee. to
collect from witnesses Of the type of Conover a
mass of calumnies against the President, and
spread them broadcast over the country in re-
port to be drawn up by Boutwell, after the fash
ion of his infamous array of falsehoods and dis
torted facts in the case of Davis This is to
prepare the way, by operating upon the credul-
ity of the public, for the advent of Butler on
the 9Th of March, who will predicate his prom
ised articles of impeachment upon the evidence
ELECTED. No doubt seems to exist but that,
through the accessions to the destructive Gle
ment by the late changes in members of the
Senate, and from the reinforcement of four ad-
ditional Senators of the right stripe from Ne
braska and Colorado, that that body will then
be in proper condition to proceed to the trial
and fully prepared promptly to render the re-
quired Judgment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

RELIEF FOR THE South. letter from New
York says subscriptions for the relief of the
South are coming in with praiseworthy liberality.
Various private parties who are acting as agents,
report total of $4,000 and upwards, though
the movement was only commenced on Monday.
The great meeting at the Cooper Institute on
Thursday evening, in aid Of the same object,
will be addressed by Rev. Mr.. Beecher and
other prominent citizens" This movement for
the relief of the destitute in the South, is said
to be under the auspices of leading men of all
religious denominations, and of all political
,orfia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

Nothing is more difficult to eradicate than the
their own The New York faithful held a
meeting last Saturday afternoon in aid, as bro
Their Greeley informs us, of 1.-THE heroic Gre
tans
The said Cretans are blood thirsty rebels
against what His Majesty the Sultan calls 1.-THE
best government the world ever saw, and we
have no doubt have lost, in the nervous phrase
of DR.. Butler, every right, save the right to
be hanged. "-EroDliner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
MiddIebrOOE Trade Store.
A1Evy STORE AT MsDDLEBROOK

~ have opened branch of my business al
Middlebrook, where have a complete stock o
Dry Goods,
Groceries, Boots, Shoes Hats,
Confectonaries, &c,
managed by Mr.. r. L. CLEVELAND, who viii
sell low for CASH or exchange for all kinds O
Country Produce WIN. NJ. POOLE
dec 18-tf V and Y copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

EXCELLENT ADvIcE.-No better advice to
the Southern people can be given than that
urged by the Charlottesville Chronicle 81 Let
us always be mindful that Pride and Poverty
make the worst company in the world-let US
teach our former adversaries that neither our
dignity, nor refinement, nor energy depend up
on the possession of saves-let US teach those
who were once slaves that whilst we can be kind
and just, that we mean to be free ourselves also
let us light the torch of Hope at the lamp of
Experience, and the future will no longer be
dark before u.s."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

Our people should always bear in mind that the
present is the dullest of the year, and that
the next change may be for the better. We must
try and hold on with good resolution. Let all
bear, and forbear, in shese trying times, when
there is so little business any where.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
CO3afectiO7serieS.
FRUITS. AND TOYS.

" L. IL. S1EN ENSON,
successor to Ker, Stevenson Il Co., next door to
A. NJ. Bruce and opposite to Morris old stand,
on Beverly street, keeps constantly on hand a
full supply Of Confectionery, Foreign Fruits,
Nuts Toys, .Jellies, Catsups, Canned Fruits, and
all kinds of Pickles. Wedding and other parties
furnished in the best style on short notice. BY
strict attention to business and fair prices ne res
pectfully solicits the patronage of the public
ted with this establishment, and will be pleased
to see his old friends.
doc 4-2mOs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
LAND SOLD

The timbered land advertised in the Spectator,
by Alex. III. I'll. Stuart, as commissioner in the
case of M. Coiner's Executors u.s. NJ Coiners
widow, lying near Fishersville, was sold on last
Friday, for the sum of $25 per acre. The terms
of sale equivalent to cash, as the bonds bear
interest from date. The ground being covered
with snow, persons were unable to Judge the
quality of the cleared land-consequently it was
not sold
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
yuyO .CONSUMPTIyES.-

L having been restored to health in few
weeks, by a very simple remedy, after having
and that dread disease, Consumption anxious
to make known to his fellow-sufferers the means
of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used free of charged with the direc-
lions for preparing and using the same, which
they will find sure cure for Consumption, Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, &c. The only object of the adj
vertiser in sending the Prescription. is to benefit
the afflicted, and spread information which he
Will try his remedy as It will cost t the
nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad-
dress Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Wiliamsburgh Kings county, N. Y.
oct 23-1yr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

At the conclusion of the debate on the 25th,
in the House of Representatives, on the Re
construction scheme of the leader from Penn
sylvania, Mr. Stevens rose and said Il do not
regret the length of time spent in debate on
this bill; but find such diversity Of opinion on
this side of the House, upon any question of
| will relieve the House of any question in ref
erence to it, and will tomorrow call it up and
move to lay it on the table, Unless, there
fore, there was "a change of mind,' there was
an end of Mr.. Stevens enabling bill to-day
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

In Greenbrier county the matrimonial mar
ket" during the past year, mas been brisk. There
were one hundred and forty-six licenses issued
during the year, by the Recorder, against one
hundred and twenty-one the previous year
showing an increase of twenty-five.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

Mr.. S. III. Letcher, Secretary and Treasurer of
the Alumni Association of Washington College,
gives notice that list of the members will be
prepared by the first of March, and he will be af-
ter them for the annual contribution of SIS 90 from
each member. The list for this county will be
sent to Col B. Christian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

We learn that Marble quarry has been opened
on the farm of Mr.. ]. A. Logan, near the Rock
bridge Baths, of a superior quality. Two gen
tlemen from Maryland have visited it during the
last week, and are in treaty of purchase.-Ler
Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Estl'0y.
ESLFUy.
4 UGUSTA co. COURT CLERKS OF

AUGUSTA CO. COURT CLERKS OF
IA FICE, to wit:
ESTRAY Taken up by H. NJ. Lofland, on
his land the 10th of November, 1866, of the fol-
lowing description:
A Boar Hog, of white color, Slit in right ear,
black spot in right flank supposed to be one year
old and appraised at SO, by VIM. Shifet w. Ii.
Marshall and James L. Nash, before D. n. Van
Lear, j. T. Extract-teste,
jan 22-3 VIM. A. BURNETT Clerk. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Staunton gpettatur,
Local AE News.

The best and cheapest JOB PRINTING is
done at the Spectator Office, where Negotiable
Notes, Promissory Notes. Bank Checks for both
Banks, and Blanks for Lawyers, Sheritfs and
Constables are always kept on hand. Persons
are invited to call and examine specimens of fam
CIV printing in different colors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

A GREAT ARMY IN RUSSIA The recruiting
which is to take place in Russia from the 9th
Of January to the 9th Of February. at the rate
of four conscripts per 1000 inhabitants, and
five per 1000 in certain districts will produce
$4,000 men. The Russian army at present
numbers 500. 900 men underarms, add to which
the $4,000 produced by the new levy, and the
round numbers is 1.650,000 men,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

The ''Philomathesian Society met in the Tenn
perance Hall on Saturday night, and discussed the
question-"Which is the greatest incentive to ex-
ertion-the fear of punishment or the hope of re-
ward?' The question was opened by Mr.. A.
Richardson, in the affirmative, and Mr.. J. NJ
Hanger, in the negative. After considerable de-
bate the question was decided in the affirmative
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

WEST VIRGINIA Test OATH. the 18th
instant, the Court of Appeals of West Virginia
decided that the law requiring attorneys at law
to take an oath that they had not participated
in the rebellion was constitutional, and over
ruled the application ofex-Lleutenant Governor
Price and other attorneys to be admitted to that
bar without taking the test oath. An appeal
is to be taken from that decision to the Supreme
Court of the United States
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
BUILDING ASSOCIATION,

A meeting of the Building Association will be
held. at the Fireman's Hall on tomorrow WED
nesday) evening, at o clock, P. NJ, for the pur-
pose of organizing. All persons interested are
requested to attend
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

Read the new advertisements, on the End page.
There is large number of them, and they will
be found interesting to almost every one. The
advertisements in the Spectator should be care
fully examined every week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

The decision of the Supreme Court shows US
that we must henceforth count two of the three
US. Henceforth Congress fights alone for the
nation against the Supreme Court and the Pre-
sident, leagued in the service of rebeldom. OF
course, therefore, the contest grows keener and
more equal, and the South takes courage. The
North is not discouraged, because she knows
omnipotence, knous that she can crush all the
mere forms of Government when it is necessary
so to do in order to secure its great purpose
justice and the preservation of national existence.
This they people mean to do, and aciW do, IN
less banked by tinid, selfish, incompetent and
corrupt leaders. Slavery Standard
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Carriage Factory.
NARRIAGES.-T

y ed the Coach-Shop of j. M. Hardy, and have
formed Co-partnership for the
se MANUFACTURE of CARRIAGES
of every description.
The we'll known reputation of the establish.
ment shall be kept up, and by faithful attention
to business we hope to receive a good share OF
public patronage.
WE WARRANT ALL NEW Work,
and will furnish it as cheap as any shop in the
country From the fact OF having to pay cash
for material, as we'll as cash to hands, we will be
compelled to do
CASH BUSINESS,
or Produce at market prices.
We will pay especial attention to repairing and
all we ask of our friends is fair trial and we
know we can give satisfaction
Orders from the Country respectfully solicited.
j. III. WATERS.
jan15-lm j. w HILBERT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

Baker Bros. have again added largely to their
stock of choice groceries, and domestic dry goods,
which they now offer at greatly reduced prices
See advertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

DEATH OF JAMES c. CALHoUN.-The Alb
beville Banner records the death of James c..
Calhoun, of that district He had been in fail
ing health and the Banner understands that
he emigrated to Texas to recruit riding across
the plain by himself He became exhausted by
the way, and was found speeches. in the midst
of the vast prairie solitudes ofTexas.- Charles
ton Courier
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

Several mistakes appeared in our columns last
week In our notice of the young ladies skating,
the word nature should have been motion -
and the death notices appeared under the head
of marriages. vice gersG. We hope such glar-
ing and Craze mistakes will not appear in our
columns again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

The last Occasional letter, of Mr.. Forney,
says: Il have just met gentleman from Ar
kansas, of high character, who says that four
Union men are murdered in that State on an
average every day. Now isn't this enough to
disgust even those for whose palates such dish
is prepared? Cannot all men perceive for what
purpose such tales are concocted and circulated
It is sin and shame to be concerned in fabri-
eating such stories.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
For Rent.
EOT hE1IJs
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. an

NOR -DWELLING-HOUSE and
II STORE-HOUSE.
"A commodous dwelling house and all necessary
out houses, in excellent repair a good stable and
shop, with some eight acres of good land and
splendid Store house with good cellar. The To-
cation and situation are magnificent.
Address either Jacob Shreckhise, administra-
tor, at Long Glade or the subscriber at Moscow,
Augusta county, Va.
jan22-3ts REBECCA j. BOLEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Special Notices.

GENTS :-Having used and witnessed the
U beneficial effects of PERRY DAVIS PAIN
KILLER, take great pleasure in recommending
it to the public as the very best Family Medicine
with which I am acquainted. In this establish
ment are employed nearly one hundred persons,
and your PAIN KILLER has been used with the
most astonishing results. For Four YEARS not
a single severe case of Cholic, Summer Com
plant, or Dysentery, but has yielded like magic
to the curative powers of the Killer" and for
Cuts, Bruises, ETC.. it is in almost daily use, and
with like good effects
lJG JOHN TANNER,
Foreman of Wrightson & Co.'s Printing
rts Establishment, Cincinnati, Ohio
Sold by Druggists and all Dealers in Family
Medicines ian 15-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

The Thespians performed on last Friday night,
before large and respectable audience. The
actors improving very rapidly and the num-
Der of their visitors increasing. See advertise
ment for next Friday night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT SALEM-On Sunday
evening last fire broke out in the store of Mr.
Mynatt, in Salem, which destroyed that build
ing, the town hall and dwelling house, owned
by Mr.. Upton Evans, and occupied by Mr. D.
S. Stoner, beforeit could be extinguished Other
houses in the neghborhood, especially thecounty
jail, were in imminent danger, but the snow,
which lay eight inches On the roofs, fortunately
preserved them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

ID AssS.-30OO Corn or Meal Bags for sale at a
I'D very small advance on wholesale cost by
WIN. M. POOLE
jan l5-tf V & V copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
[Eor the Snectatnr. |

Mr.. SPEcTAToR.--Yo GU published in your last
issue very ingenius puzzle with the answer.
| send you the following original enigma, in
hopes of bothering your guessing readers
Yours, &C., CHIPS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

We call attention to the advertisement of Man.
delbaum who advertises to sell all kinds of cloth
ing, 20 per cent lower than any other house in
StauntOn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

The Indiana Legislature has before it bill
to make boiling from either house by airy
member, when a question is before it, a misde-
meanor, punishable with one thousand dollars
fine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

In the West Virginia Legislature bill has
been introduced which provides that the people
of Virginia shall not collect debts from citizens
in West Virginia so long as the latter are pre-
vented by the Virginia stay law from collecting
debts due from citizens Of Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Ka1O PLANTERs AND FARMEKS.

THE LODI MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Established since 1840) having the exclusive con
troll of all the night soil of New York City, offer
for sale, esctnsigely for Cash, new article of
warranted free from impurity and rubbish, which
they will sell for Twenty Five Dollars per Ton,
delivered on board of vessel in New York City
This article, which is pulverized as fine as -four,
is equal to No. l. Peruvian Guano in the proper.
ton of two lbs. for one of Guano, and better than
the best brands of Super Phosphates, pound fol
pound
This is just the thing for those who will pay
coarser article at Twenty Dollars per Ton
Samples sent by mail, free, on receipt of cent
stamp. Send for pamphlet, and be convinced.
Address the Lodi Manufacturing Company, y
&C Courtlandt Street, New ork.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

The New York Times Washington cores
pendent says:
1t is stated on high authority that dozen
prominent leaders in the Republican Party
have combined to put forth all their efforts to
press the impeachment inquiries for final dis
posal by the next session. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

The prevailing opinion among the Southern
planters is, that they will make most money by
reducing the area planted in cotton, as compared
with the number of hands employed, and de;
voting more acres to corn. An experienced
planter says they will make more cotton as well
as corn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

The New York Herald says that president
johnson will surely be impeached, convicted,
and removed from Office"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

SHERIFFs AND TAXPAYERS the House
of Delegates on Monday bill to extend for two
months beyond the time required by law, the
time at which Sheriffs are to pay in the revenue
for 1866, was passed by vote of 70 to L. The
extension does not apply to licenses. The Sen.
ate has yet to act upon the BILL but it is believ-
ed they will pass it. Should it become law
it will greatly relieve the present pressure
against the people for taxes, and enable many
OF them to make some arrangement for their
payment without sacrificing their property
hlnclabNrQ Neus
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
The Governor of South Carolina, in his m,

The Governor of South Carolina, in his mes
sage to the Legislature of that State, takes a
gloomy view of the present condition of affairs,
and attributes the depression ofagricultural bu-
siness in the State to the intolerance of her con-
querors. He urges that the white population
should be stimulated to work by letting them
see that labor is honorable and idleness repre-
hensible. The message is mainly devoted to
State affairs and says the result of the expert
ment of free labor has been highly encouraging
under the circumstances 1t concludes by re-
ferring to the constitutional amendment, which
he says neither the interest nor the honor of the
State will allow her to ratify.-Rich. Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
4 NNUAL CLOSING SALES!

SELLING OFF BELOW COST
SELLING OFF BELOW COSTli
SELLING OFF BELOW COST /!
G. MANDELBAUM & co. are selling their
tremendous stock of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
FAR BELOW COST!
Previous to taking up stock OH LIST Of February.
Now is the chance to buy bargains.
dec lift
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
DEATH OF ALEXANDER SMITH THE F

DEATH OF ALEXANDER SMITH, THE PoET =
The English papers by the late steamer an
nounce the death of Alexander Smith, author
of the Life Drama, =" ''City Poems," ALFRED
Hagart' Household, and other books. For
some time back Mr. Smith health, never very
robust, had been gradually failing, and he died
on Saturday, January 5th, near Edinburg
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

By the bill ito regulate the tenure of certain
civil Offices, which has recently passed the
Senate, the President can remove no one from
office Saving Cabinet officers) without the con-
sent of the Senate. In other words, the Senate
has the same voice in the removals that it has
heretofore had in appointments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

The House of Representatives was in session
all last night, the Dist, on Mr. Boutwell's bill
prescribing an oath to public officers, members
of the bar, &C. The usual antics of night SEES
sion were played off, OF the merits of the bill
it is enough to say, that it undertakes to accom-
plish by legislation what the Supreme Court has
decided to be unconstitutional
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

A petition from Louisville was presented to
the State Senate of Kentucky on Saturday week,
asking an appropriation Of one hundred thou
sand dollars for the suffering poor of the South.
A resolution was offered in the kentucky House
of Delegates appropriating fifty thousand dol
lars to the Southern poor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

Rosseau says: Men will argue more forcibly
about the human heart, but women will read
the heart much better Women have most
wit; men most genius. Women observe, men
reason. The world is the book of women.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
The following decision of the Auditor is i'm
portant to tax payers:

AUDITORS OFFICE, JAN 5th 1857.
All bonds upon which no interest has been,
or might have been received, within the year
next preceding the lst day of February in each
year, are exempt from assessment aud taxation.
(Signed) WIN. T. TAYLOR, Auditor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
CEasrchUllle Broom Factory.
DROOMS! BROOMS /!

DKOOMS! BKOOMS !!-The undersign-
I'D ed is just now putting in operation an extern
sive Broom Factory at ChurchuiLte, Virginia,
where he will manufacture all kinds and sizes OF
BRUSH BROOMS AND WISPS,
in the best manner, and which he offers to Mer-
chants at less than they be bought for in Nor
thern markets.
His machine is of the most approved kind his
workmen thoroughly skilled, and his broom corn
of the very best quality.
ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURES
and keep the money at home, by sending your Or
ders, which will be promptly and satisfactorily
filed. by Fl. l.. HOOVER,
oct 16-6m Churchvile, Augusta co., Va
Spectator, Vindicator, Rockingham Register,
Char. Chronicle, and Lexington Gazette 6 Ban
ner copy six months and send bill to Valley Vir-
ginian Office.