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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

The country is apt to run into opposite ex-
tremes on the negro question, after the Radical
physic has made the people sick It does not
become us to inquire now into the remote and
merely possible results of conflict of races and
parties, involving the most vital and exciting
issues that ever distracted people, Whatever
those consequences Of agitation or collision may
be, we are not responsible for them, as we did
not bring on the hostility out of which they may
arise. The issue was forced upon us in spite of
protest, warning and expostulation. The Rad
ical party is accountable for it, and for all the
grim tragedies which may constitute the natural
sequel Lynchbwg Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

ms- The Spectator having about as many sub
scribers as both of the other papers published in
this place. it is to the interest of persons to adj
vertse in the Spectator and tits the duty of those
who advertise for others to advertise in that pa
per which has the largest circulation. It be-
comes the duty of agents. commissioners, admin
istrators, executors, and all who are entrusted
with the interests of others to advertise in the
SPECTATOR, as it has a mach larger circula-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27
auction Sales.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VERY
Valuable Real Estate
In the toaon of Waynesboro' and Vicinity.

IN Tue tO1OR Of Wuyn6SOOTO ana VtcUttty.
Under decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, dated the 18th day of February, 1867, we,
as Commissioners appointed by said Court, will
offer at public sale, on the premises, on
FRIDAY, the 2OTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER
next, the following desirable town property, in
the town of Waynesboro', namely:
That large brick Dwelling and Store
house, located on a corner in the centre of the
town, and one of the best stands for business in
the place. The building contains ten rooms, well
arranged for all family and business purposes.
Four or five acres of n Meadow Land, adj
joining the town, and equal to any in the county
for grass and other crops.
TERMs:-The cost of sale in hand, one-third of
the residue on the 1st of December 1867, and the
balance in one and two years from date of sale
the purchaser giving bond and satisfactory secu-
rity and lien retained as ultimate security.
JOHN j. LAREW, .-
JOHN TOWBERMAN,
Commissioners.
P. S.-If the above property should be sold on
the day advertised it will be rented for the term
of twelve months, to the highest bidder.
aug27-4t j. j. l.. g. j. T., Com'rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

1t tbs officially announced, through the Christian
Advocate, that the centenary contributions OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church, so far report
ed, exceed four millions of dollars, and it is
estimated that when the Western Conferences
are heard from the aggregate will probably reach
six and half millions of dollars
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

vs. 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 naners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

The New York Journal of Commerce aludes
to the extraordinary proclivity of some of the
Southern military commanders for publishing
orders, and very long ones, and pronounces
too much ordering the bane of any govern
ment, and an evidence of weakness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27
Masonic Publication.
VvHE NATIONAL EREEMASON.

FI\HE NATIONAL EkEEMASON.
Il This is probably the best Masonic 80.
publication in the United States, and is syN}#
devoted to the interests of the Masonic Zxs<ss*
Fraternity. DR.. R. MeMurdy 6 J. w, Simons,
P. G. NJ, of n. Y, Editors. Its character is
and it should be in every Massachusetts family
1t also contains matter of interest to the general
reader. Published weekly at 81 per annum; 81
for months. Our Worshipful Brother, j. X.
SMITH, is the authorized agent for TIE National
Free Mason for the Valley of Virginia, who will
receive subscriptions at lowest cash rates. Spec
linen copies furnished upon application
Address National Free Mason" P O. Box
5903 N. 7: City, or j. K. Smith, Box II, Hari-
sonburg Va. aug 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

The City Council of Richmond has adopted
protest to General Schofeld against the city
having to support the pauper blacks, who
emigrated to Richmond since the war; The or
der suspending Freedmen's Bureau rations
throws this class of colored people all on the
cities of the South where they chance to reside
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

The ''co-operators" get little comfort from
Hnnnicutt. In his paper, he tells them:
Give us sound, true hearted Union man,
no matter where he comes from, nor what his
color, or give us a genuine, conscientious, out
spoken rebel, such, for example, as the Hon.
Henry A. WISE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

Hon. B. I'll. HILL has been elected to the
Law Professorship of the University of Georgia,
succeeding the late Judge Lumpkin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27
Waa7'a Springs Turnpike.
vHvURNPEKE NOTnCE.-A general me-

L ing of the Stockholders in the Warm Springs
and Harrisonburg Turnpike Road Company, viii
be held at Striblng Springs in the county of Au-
gusta, on the First Friday IN October, (the 4th)
1t is hoped Stockholders will attend, or send their
proxies. By order of the Board,
nj. HARVEY EFFINGER,
Secretary and Treasurer.
HARRIsoNBURG, August Goth, 1867.
aug27-tdm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27
Gen. Pope's Views.

Gen. Pope is for another turn of the screw.
He is for ecile or something of that sort! He
has enoses containing speech T mad
by Hon. B. FL. Hill, late Senator in the Con-
federate Congress. He was pardoned some
weeks ago, and Gen. Pope says that he being a
representative man, this speech shows the hope
lessness of any satisfactory reconstruction while
such men retain influence. ''Gen. Pope thinks
they should be sienced, and says it is better
that the battle should be fought now. Con
gress did we'll by DISTINGUISHING the leaders, but
Gen. Pope thinks it would have been better to
have banished them, and he is opposed to re-
ieving the DISTINGUISHED classes of their disa-
bilities. He says it is his duty to state that,
in his Judgment, the condition of affairs in the
Southern States, even should reconstruction be
satisfactorily accomplished, will, of necessity
be reproduction in a more or less modified de-
gree, of what now exists in Tennessee, unless
some measures are adopted to free the country
Of the turbulent and disloyal leaders OF the re-
dictionary party"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

One of the merchants, from whom the Editor
of the Culpeper Observer had been purchasing
goods, having had his printing done in the
North, the Editor says that, in future, he will
buy his goods from those who patronize him,
and not from those who have their printing
done elsewhere.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27
BUILDING AND PASTURE LOTS
n AND FOR SALE.

My very desirable property on the main road
between Mt Scion and Sangersville, Augusta
county, Va, is for sale. There is about IL acres
of land which there is good frame house,
dining-room and kitchen, e rooms, fireplaces,)
out buildings, never-failing well of good water
in the yard, good garden, and large collection
of selected fruit trees.
III. WETZEL,
may 28-4m* Woodstock, Va.
GOOD FARM FOR SALE.-THE
N subscriber having removed to an adjoining
county, is DESTROYS of selling his farm on Middle
River in Augusta county. This farm is five miles
West of Staunton on the Jennings Gap road
Middle River runs through it. This tract con-
tains THREE HUNDRED ACRES, with
about two hundred acres cleared and between if-
ty and sixty acres of fine riuer bottom. 1t con-
tains comfortable Dwelling House, a frst-rats
feet long by 40 wide; also good orchard of Sc
leet fruit. Those wishing to examine the farm,
will call upon Mr. G.. w. Lilley, living on the
place. The subscribers address is
CHARLES S. THOMPSON,
may7-tf Brownsburg,
ROckbrdge county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

Rumor saith that Bolts is full of especial
wrath against Judge Underwood, and would
have done his duty by presenting him for his
franking and real estate operations, if he had
had Jury to back him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27
House Joining.

yEyEfE Undersigned offers his services to
q such persons in town or county as may wish
to have CGrpentering aoork or House-Joiaing
done on the best terms.
aug 27-f u. II. BLAChBURN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

THE Cincinnati Enquirer publishes number
of letters from various portions of the North
west, which give accounts of large meetings,
participated in by men of all parties, to consider
the question of the payment of the National
debt. The meetings were addressed by Henry
Clay Dean, and the universal sentiment is that
the public debt shall be paid only in greenbacks.
The widest excitement prevails On the subject,
and no person will be voted for who will not
pledge himself to this policy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

On the 18th, Kanawha county voted sub
scription of $500, 900 to the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railroad. The vote stood 776 to IT'S, with two
townships to hear from.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

The firm of Chas M. Steiff & Bros, of Bal
tlmore, have sold $50 pianos in the Valley of
Virginia since the war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

OFFICIAL advices from Mexico received in
Washington, announce that the Mexican Gov
eminent has refused to deliver the body of Max
imilian to the Austrians. It is buried in the
Cathedral at Queretaro It was never deliver
ed to the Prussian Minister, nor any promise
or intimation given that it would be delivered
to him, or to any one. tits generally believed,
and it is said, when it is thought safe to do so,
that it is the intention of the Mexican authori-
ties to use it as a means of filling, or in some
degree to replenish, their empty treasury
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

We think change is approaching, whose
footsteps are plainly audible in the turn OF sem
timent the leading papers in the North are ia
king. The hour of our deliverance may be
nearer at hand than we imagine, and the day
moving ike vultures over the South, to gather
up the crumbs of small offices, will soon be
numbered. The thinking people at the North
are becoming disguised with the reeking cor
ruptions recently developed in Washington,
where high government officials have tempered
with witnesses to secure the execution OF prls-
oner, and the most infamous schemes OF per-
jury and conspiracy have been brought to light,
to accomplish the impeachment OF the Presl-
dent The darkest pages of Grecian and Ro-
man history afford no parallel to these devel-
opments. These extremes bid fair to work their
own cures-Leesbura Washinqtonadn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

The Tribune and Times affect to treat the
conspiracy story, with which Ashley, Butler
and Holt, are associated, with contempt The
Washington Chronicle declines to publish the
statement at all. Why not demand an investi-
CATION? Indeed, the papers should have been
presented to the grand jury originally, and the
matter legally investigated AS the case stands,
Holt & Co. must demand investigation, or &C
quiesce in the charge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

Belle Boyd, who figured in the South during
the late war, was stopping at the Maltby House.
Baltimore, on the 2lst on her way to ST. Louis,
where she commences her theatrical tour at
DeBar's Opera House
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

At meeting of ex-Federal officers and SOL
diers, held at the Ballard House, in Richmond,
on Tuesday night, it was agreed to call State
Convention on the 25th of September next, to
assemble in the District Court room in that city
The call will be issued on the 9th instant
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27
Corn and Flour Exchange---A Word to
Farmers and Millers.

About two months since Corn and Flour
Exchange was established in the city of Rich
mond.
President-R. Barton Haxall.
Nce Presadents-H. E. G. Baskerville, and
Thomas Branch.
Treasurer Goodwin James.
Secretory-P. G.. Coghlan.
Board of Directors Thomas W. McCance,
VIM. B. Warwick, Robert B. Somerville, John
Tyler, Jordan H. Martin, Charles Howard,
Thomas G.. Peyton, Matthew Blair, George S.
Palmer and Alfred S. Lee.
Executive Committee. W. McCance,
Jordan H. Martin and Thomas G. Peyton
By means of this Exchange the sales of pro-
duce are greatly expedited, and more favorably
effected. 1t enables the commission merchants
to sell more promptly and on better terms, be-
cause every morning between the hours of 81
and IL clock they meet at the Exchange every
one in the market who wishes to buy-and thus
have no trouble to find purchasers, and have
the benefit of the presence and competition Of
all those who wish to buy, and hence sell to
the best advantage. So that we are satisfied
that the Exchange not only economies the
time and labor of the commission merchants,
them to get prompter returns and better sales
for their produce. The sales are made in the
Exchange by the exhibition of samples.
In this connection we would beg to say word
to our farmers and millers The farmers should
take special pains to have their grain aoez clean
ed When the grain is not we'll cleaned, it will
not sell well, however good the quality of the
grain may be. A seemingly slight neglect in
this respect will cost the farmer many dollars in
the depreciation of the price of his grain thus
caused. The more nicely his grain is cleaned,
the better it is for the farmer. Farmers suffer
sometimes considerable loss from the neglect of
the milers to keep their boiling cloths in good
order. Boiling cloths, unless the mills are kept
in constant operation, are liable to have small
holes punctured in them by small worm
These holes allow ''specks' to pass through
with the -four, and they depreciate its price as
much as dollar per barrel, and the farmer is
the sufferer Millers, look to your boiling cloths.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

WE are gratifed to learn from the Petersburg
Inder that Rev. DIR. James A Duncan, of the
e. NJ. Church, has recovered from his recent
severe Illness He is now on a visit to his
friends in North Carolina.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

The letter Of Gen. Pope to Gen. Grant occa-
sions some comment, and the improbable state
ment is made that the latter officer will order
the arrest of B. FL. Hill and other disconsolate
persons. We prefer to give Gen. Grant credit
for better sense. Mr. Ell. was a strong Union
man during the war, but does not hesitate to
controvert the policy of the Congressional acts
of reconstruction. He has perfect right to do
so, of course, using such arguments as his con-
victions may suggest, though it may all be of
no utility whatever.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27
Private Sales.
UyHE Undersigned offers at Or

TJVHE Undersigned offers at private sale
Il his house and lot on Market street, in the
Eastern part of Staunton, nearly opposite the
residence of Samuel NJ. Woodward
aug27-tf d. r. BLACKBURN
A NICE HOME FOR SALE.-The un-
N dersigned offers for sale privately, that val
liable property known as the
'SNAPP PROPERTY"
situated about three quarters of mile West of
Staunton, on the Virginia Central Railroad. It
consists OF a comfortable dwelling, all necessary
out houses and II acres of fine land ANY one
wishing to purchase will call and examine the
place, address me at Staunton Va
Terms liberal
july 2-tf JOHN II. SNAPP.
BUILDING AND PASTURE LOTS
ID FOR SALE.
We offer for sale number of Building and Pas
ture Lots on the South side of the Parkersburg
road. We have already sold ten building Lots
to parties who intend to erect houses at an early
day.
Plats may be seen on applicationto W. j. Shu-
mate, or at the offices of
ALEX. III. Fl. STUART,
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
iuDa11-tf ATTORNEYS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

1t will be seen that Queen Victoria, in her
speech at the propagation of the British Par
lament, expresses the opinion that there is no
longer any ground for apprehension of war in
Europe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-27

Judging from the manner in which he han
died Scripture in his speech, we are not sur
prised at his disappearing Of the preaching of
the Richmond Ministry as we do not think
there is one of them ass enough to approve of
the manner in which the Governor spouts pol
itics, scripture and scriptural orders at an as
sembly Of people
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-06-08
WE RESPECTFULLY GAIL TIKI

VYYE RESPECTFULLY GAIL THE
!" attention of Farmers, Planters, and
Dealers in Cotton and Tobacco to the
fact that we have opened a Cotton and To-
bacco Sale House at Evansville. 1t must
be apparent 10 all that our city posses es
superior advantages over any other in the
West as market for these staples, 1t being
much nearer to at least three fourths of
the Cotton and Tobacco Districts in the
Valleys of the Ohio, Green, Cumberland,
and Tennessee Rivers, and more accessible
at all seasons of the year, thereby gaining
time and expense. ~
In soliciting your patronage, we only
ask you to assist in building up great
home market for yourselves. Our terms
of sale are the same as Louisville and
other Western markets. The owners of
Cotton and Tobacco can at their option
accept or reject sales made to the highest
bidder. 8a s+sf.#- tT at
We also solicit the consignments for sale
of all K nds of Country Produce, and the
purchase of Groceries, Provisions and Ag-
ricuItural Implements, and merchandise
generally. lfebi3 dom
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-06-08
THE w svI11E DAILY JouRN Al SATURDAY. JUNE 1867

Business and trade Is very dull, and
shipments nd receipts light excepting the
imports Of leaf tobacco; they are unus-
uaIly heavy al
The Rose Hite yesterday was hauled out
on the Champion dry docks for rep irs.
The wreck of the Jno. T. McCombs, en-
eines, tackle, upper works, &c, as 1t DOW
lies at the upper Portland landing. or
rather or. he shelf, is advertised to be sold
on Change on Saturday. 4,
The Gen Sigel, recently snnk in the up
per Cum berland, has been raised, taken to
Paducah and hauled out to be repaired.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1867-04-12
MaximiliaII.

Uneasy Ees the head that wears a
crown "--eyen if it be sham crown.
Poor Maximilian is in sorry fix, and
Uncle Sam isappealed to, to help him
out. a few days since the Austrian
Emperor sent telegram to bis Minis
ter at Washington directing him to say
to Secretary Seward that the Emper-
or's brother was surrounded by the
Liberals in Mexico, and his life imper-
illed, and to ask the Seer etary in the
Emperor's name, TO interfere to save
him; that he asked this of us as ours
was the only Government in a position
to accomplish anything. Seward at
once despatched a message to Jaurez,
requesting him to let Maximilian get
away as quietly and easily as possible
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1867-04-12
union state Convention.

The Union State Committee, mem.
bers of the Legislature, and citizens
from all parts of the State, held meet
ing in Columbus on Thursday evening
of last week, and decided to hold the
State Nominating Convention of the
Union party for 1867, in Columbus, on
Thursday, June 10Th. The official call
for the Convention has not yet been
published.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1867-04-12
; What the Connecticut EIec-
tiOn Teae Ines. fH 'e'r

Speaking of the result Of the Con
necticut election, the Chicago Tribune
Gays 'the Copperheads have carried
no other Northern election since the
dark days of 1882" which is true.
The elections since then have resulted
in an unbroken series of Republican
successes, until the poor CopPerhead
party has been beaten, bruised and
battered out of shape, and almost out
of existence. Too much political tri-
umph begets carelessness,- over-confi-
dence and apathy, and breeds internal
seuds and factions in the dominant
party. A small defeat like that in
Connecticut is necessary TO the pres
erva ton of unity, discipline and activity,
It admoniahes the laggard Republicans
that elections are won, not by staying
ut home, but by voting; not by intestine
,sraugHng, but by harmony and unity
Of effort. The result in Connecticut If
letter than a. victory, as it will prevent
defeats elsewhere, and insures that State
40 the Radicals at the next election, and
for half dozen years to come
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1867-04-12
Letter from Kansas,sen Go.

Aessrs EditorS:-With your permission |
take the liberty of letting the world hear
through the Journal of our fiOurishing town
of "Kansas. " 1t is situated in the NV corner
of Liberty TIP, Seneca county, and located on
the L. z. d L. r. II. between the City Of
Fremont and Fostoria; twelve miles from the
former and nine from the latter, on lime
stone ridge, slightly elevated above the sur
rounding country, which makes the village
dry and pleasant even during this muddy
season. Itcontains two stores and groceryi
all doing fiourishing business, keeping pace
with The demands of the rapidly increasing
tewn. 1t, also, contains a blacksmith and
shoeshop both flush with business; and also
a large Church erected by the United Breth-
rem Congregation. There are open a good
locations for cabinet maker, waggon-maker,
and harness. maker, and better location for
Touring mill could not be found. Three
| responsible firms are in readiness to purchase
grain as soon as the warehouse is completed
and the season opens. 80 -t "'. 81 5a
Oulastnight the slumbering inhabitants Of
this quiet village were startled by the cry o.
fireI firel firei!, which had broken out in
the sawmill Soon all was ashurry and bustle
the inhabitants were soon on the spot, exert
| ing their utmost to subdue the raging flames
But their efforts were almost in vain, saving
only the engine, the building with several
thousand feet efiumber were reduced 10 ashes
The loss will amount to about two thousand
dollars, no insurance. The loss issustained
! by two worthy citizens ofthe town who, un'
daunted by this discouraging event, have sci
to work for Reconstruction" showing the
! indomiatabieBess of their go-hheaditiveness
Success to their undertakings. and may the
smiles of fortune soon reeompense their loss
KANSAS, Ohio, April ?. 1861. }. X.