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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

ROCKY MOUNT, EDGECoMBE Co., n c.
Mr.. James r. Deg
SIR:-In reply to your inquiry of the results OF
our experience in the use of your improved Pou-
drette, purchased of you for this years Cotton
Crop, we would beg leave to say that the present
season has been one quite unfavorable to the ac-
ton of of all fertilizers. Several kinds of Man.
sres aoere used By as with the exception of your
Poudrette, with little or no effect to the crop
Where the Poadrette aoas applied it gaze as near
half bale more per acre, and caused the Cotton
to open much earlier. and we would therefore rec
ommend the same as concentrated manure for
the growth of Cotton, as well as improvement to
the soil.
Yours very respectfully
HENRY P. STULTS & BRO.
ian15-6w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

10 use slang, but expressive phrase, we, as
nation, are prospecting ''over the eft''-our
imports are rapidly increasing whilst our ex-
ports are decreasing. Our exports greatly de-
creased during the past year, whilst our imports
increased from 81 to 179 millions-more than
double.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
6VOMMISSIONER'S SALE OF REAL

" ESTATE IN BATH COUNTY
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
OF Bath county, pronounced at the Octoberterm.
1866, in cause therein pending in which Charles
and James Hamilton are plaintiffs, u.s. Samuel
Morley and others, Defendants, 1 shall proceed
to sell at public auction, on Thursday the 17th
aey o. january 1867, on the premises, that beau
tiful little farm in Bath county, on Back Greek.
adlolning the lands of Geo. L. Sively and Henry
;. Wade, containing
ONE HUNDRED s. TWENTY SEVEN
acres The improvements consist of log dwell
ling and kitchen, and other necessary out-build-
lngs The larger portion of this land is river bot
tom, and Is in high state of cultivation and the
balance well timbered
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to defray the
expenses of the sale and cost of suit; the residue
upon credit of one, two, and three years, in
equal instalments, with interest from day of sale.
the purchaser giving bond with good personal
security, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security, until the purchase money is paid
dec lo-tds A. q. CLEEK, Com'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

I'd AGS.-30O0 Corn or Meal Bagsx<for sale at o
Id very small advance on wholesale cost by
VIM. M. POOLE.
jan 15-tf vs. Y copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

Some Yankees are leasing land on the Rapi-
dan river and going into the sheep business
Major Ficklin, of Culpeper, who is largely en-
gagged in the business, is confident of the pro-
ftableness of wool growing; which, at the pres.
ent price Of wool, is estimated to pay 100 per
cent, besides enriching the land.-Fredericks-
burg Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

In the Senate of the T. S. on the 4th inst
Hon. Reverdy johnson, one of the most pro-
found lawyers of this country, declared that the
Supreme Court, whenever the question was
presented, would decide that treason could not
have been committed in the late war, as the
South was undeniably treated as a belligerent
that the continued detention of Mr.. Davis in
prison was "a disgrace to the American name,
and was so regarded by the whole civilized
world
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

U. S. SENAToRs.-The Radical caucus of
the Pennsylvania Legislature has nominated
Simon Cameron and not Thaddeus Stevens, for
U. S. Senator. The caucus remained in ses-
sion only half an hour. No speeches were
made. Simon Cameron was nominated on the
first ballot. The vote was as follows Cameron.
46; Curtin. % Stevens, I; Grow, 5. All the
Radical members were present except two Lam
caster county Senators. This is truly most
lame and impotent conclusion; to the hopes
and labors of Mr.. Stevens and Mr. Forney.
Stevens Z votes! He will probably return to
Washington more furious than eyerl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

If taxes be blessing, we are surely an abun.
dainty blessed people, for our taxes are heavie,
than that OF any people on the globe. Oul
taxes average, in gold, $1l so per head, whilst
In Great Britain it is less than s1l., and il
Austria only half that of ours. Ours is a liber
al government, and, in granting the boon O
taxation, gives honest, Gospel measure, ''press
ed down and running over
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

Hon. Henry A. Wise is opposed to any
change or repeal Of the usury laws, and we be-
lieYe he is right.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

The Maryland Legislature will, probably,
pass a bill enfranchising citizens who have been
disqualified from voting or holding Office, under
the provisions of the Radical registry law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

A convention of negro delegates from various
States Of the Union has assembled at Washing
ton to petition Congress in favor of impartial
suffrage, and to do certain other things.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

II CQHDITIoH OF THE NATIONAL
VALLEY BANK of Staunton Va, on the
morning of the 18th of January. 1867
RESOURCES
Notes and Bills discounted SI22 754 40
Suspended Debt ........ 3.448. 93
Due from National Banks, Banks
and Bankers, Observation-Disclosures. 1702581
Remittances and other Cash Items,
including Revenue Stamps - 167341
United States Bonds deposited with
Treasurer to secure circulating notes. 100000
Cash on hand in Legal Tender and
other notes, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. So 964 45,
$3.50, 967. co.
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock paid in........ 100, OOO 90
'''.'' 81 Io6OO
Individual Depositors, ................76O 43 30
Due to National Banks, Banks and
bankers, 1857. Is
Dividends unpaid. ................... 100
Discount, Exchange, Interest and Profit
Surplus Fund .............................. $500
$3.50 867 90
The above statement is correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief
JOHN ECHOLS, President.
Sworn to before me this 18th day of january.
1867. w. G. ESKRIDGE. n P''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

NOTICE.-All persons having claims against
~ the estate of John Beck, decd will present
them for settlement, properly authenticated, and
those who are indebted will please come forward
and settle up. JOHN M. HARDY,
jan lists Administrator
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
Pan YOat7' Honest Debts.

OTICE.-All persons having claims against
~ the firm of Hilbert & Hardy are requested
to present them for settlement. and persons in
debted to them are requested to come forward
and settle. All accounts due Them if not settled
by the LIST of February will be placed in the
hands of officers for collection.
jan 15-3ts HILBERT & HARDY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

OFFICIALLY persons having claims against
IN j. NJ. Bardy q Co., are requested to present
them to j. NJ. Hardy for settlement, and all per-
sons owing them are requested to pay to j. NJ
Hardy Immediately
jan15-3ts j. NJ HARDY & CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

NOTICE.-TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY
~ CONCERN.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to L.
j. Snyder are hereby notified that if payment is
not made by the 3Oth Of this month their accounts
will be given to an officer for collection
jan 15-2t L. j. SNYDER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

NJ OTICE.-Allp persons having claims against
IN the undersigned, whether the accounts were
made before, during or since the war, are request
ed to present them for settlement and persons in
debted to him are requested to come forward and
settle. ]. M. HARDY
jan 15-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
Bank Statements.
EIFTH QUARTERLY STATEMENT

Of the First National Bank of Staunton,
on the morning of the first Monday in January,
1867. RESOURCES:
Y. 5. Bonds deposited with Treasurer
U: 5. to secure circulation, $4,000.
Bills and Notes discounted, 1l5OO489.
Overdrafts 2340 70
Banking House, ................... 329O8O
Outfit-Furniture and fixtures 1,477O5
Expenses. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1925
Due from Banks and Bankers, II, S69 90.
Legal tender, compound Int.
Votes and Nat Blk Cur ncy. Is. 543.l5.
Checks and other cash Items, g. 1867.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

The above statements correct to the best of nv
knowledge and belief.
NJ. HARVEY EFFINGER. Cashier.
SWORN to and subscribed before me this 10th
day of January, 1867
THOS. A. BLEDSOE, N. P.
This Bank has declared Dividend of fine per
cent. on the CAPITAL Stock thereof, payable on
and after the 18th of January, instant
NJ. HARVEY EFFINGER. Cashier
op1S -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
A UCTION FOR THE LADIES.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF TWO

In obedience to decree of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta, entered on the 9Th day of December,
1885, on the petition of Susan Brannaman, in the
case of Michael Coiner's executors u.s. Michael
Corners widow and heirs L will offer for sale at
public auction, in front of the store of Mr. Philip
Schumacher, at Fishersville Depot, at II o'clock
on Friday the 18th day of January 1867, Gf the
THE TWO TRACTS OF LAND
in said decree mentioned.
THE FABER TRACT contains 1O2 acres, on
which there is a small tenement and permanent
spring, and a sufficiency of timber
The HUFFMIRE TRACT contains 100 acres
OF which only about 80 acres are cleared The
remaining ~ acres are covered with heavy
growth OF timber, of the best quality, for barrel
staves rails, and frewood There are no build
ings on this tract.
The Huffmire tract lies Immediately East of
and within half mile from Fishersville Depot
and still nearer to the lime-kilns of Messrs Brown
& Lara.
The woodland extends to within 100 yards of
the Central Railroad, and lies between the Rail-
road and the Turnpike leading from Staunton to
Waynesborough. The Faber tract is adjacent or
very near to the Hutfmire tract
The fine body Of timber on the Hufinire tract
renders it peculiarly valuable. Judicious farm
ers believe that it would yield from so to IS cords
OF wood per acre. In addition to the barrel staves
and as the railroad and the lime-kilns would fur
nish ready cash market for all that could be
cut, an enterprisng man could easily make the
payments and realize large amount of money
from the timber
The Faber tract is well adapted to farming pur
poses, and from its exposure and contguity to the
depot, is particularly well suited for fruit farm
The terms of sale will be: enough in hand to
cover the costs of sale, and onefourth of the
idue on 10th of September, 1867 and the remain
der in three equal annual payments thereafter,
with interest from date. The deferred install
ments to be secured by bonds with good personal
security, and the title to be reserved as ultimate
security. ALEX. II. II. STUART
dec Zo-tds Vlrglnlan copy Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

DUBLHC SALE.-In pursuance of a trust
IL deed, executed to me by George Harouff, ON
the 10th day of February, 1853 (by consent of
partes) will sell at public auction, on the prem
ises, on Thursday the 23rd day of January ,sert,
a small parcel of land described In said deed or
about Three Acres,
adjoining the lands of Daniel Fall and others, it
being the land purchased by said Harouff from
George Keller, dec d, near Churchville, Augusta
county, Va.
TERMS Enough in hand to pay expenses of
sale; the residue at four months, the purchaser
tanned as ultimate security. Twill give such title
as is vested in me-
dec 25-tds GEO NJ COCHRAN. Jr..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

10 The Brooks tract and the Entry tract.
belonging to M. Coiners estate are still unsold,
and will probably be offered for sale about the
latter part of February TT H g
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

The Richmond Ecansiner says that ''the
people of the South accept as facts the destruc-
ton of slavery, and the Punishment from the
arena of State or Federal politics, of the dogma
of secession. Both of these questions, they
admit, are determined beyond controversy, by
the result of the war; They expect to live un-
der common government, and in permanent
association with the States of the North and
West, nor do they, consequently, cherish any
thought of revenge, because of their defeat I'M
der the arbitrament Of arms. They recognize
a common destiny and common interest, and,
while claiming for themselves general amnesty,
have no intention to prosecute or annoy any
portion of their own citizens, who have differed
with them in opinion.
In fine, they court repose, they desire peace,
and they wish to feel that the common govern
ment is a shelter and shield to them, as well
as to the States which are not called Southern -
The Richmond Enquirer very properly says
that the South should have no part either in
campaign or in raid upon the Constitution. Let
us share in no inroad upon it. We are sworn
to observe and defend it let us countenance nc
unconstitutional mode Of even amending it.
Let our position be clearly defined, and oul
policy and our testimony left open to no doubt.
The Constitution has been violated in the course
IN which it is now being proposed to amend it;
let us reject the amendment for that reason.
The amendment proposed is itself in violation
of essential principles of the Constitution let
us reject it for that reason also. Let us reject
it because both manner and matter are fatal.
Let us have no part in the present attempt al
revolution, both because of its evil to ourselves
and its evil to the country and to posterity.
The Richmond Times says that, already the
announceme ntis publicly made that the Supreme
Court must be enlarged, in order that majority
of its members shall obsequiously obey the
dictates of Congress. The next President, the
Herald declares, must be elected with express
reference to the packing ofthe Supreme Court
And when this has been done, the last bulwark
of the Constitution will have given way, and
the Government will drift total and helpless
wreck. Indeed, it will be seen that, not con.
tent with the slow sapping and mining process
of future Presidential election, steps are per-
haps being at this time taken to practically
abolish the Supreme Court
We understand that the Rev. Jos. r. Wheel
er, of the northern wing of the Baltimore Con
ference and the preacher in charge Of Staunton
Station for several years, before and during the
war, is now out in pamphlet advocating ne
gro suffrage. Consistency, thou art a jewel
De gustibus non est disputandun,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
LIABILITIES.

S258 az 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock ........................$1 100000
Surplus Fund, ................-. 1000.
Circulation, $4,000
Less amount on hand % s9,975.
Individual Deposits, including
overdrafts, Acknowledgements. 522O7.3
Discount, Exchange Interest
and Profit and Loss .. 5,9O4.69
Unpaid Dividends. 359,O6
Due to Banks and Bankers 9O96 Al
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-17

GUBERNATORIAL.-An I~ndianapo-
lis correspondent of the Cincinnati
Enquirer writes as follows:
Already, and it is not too soon,
either-Democrats are beginning to
canvas the merits of probable candi-
dates for the Office of Governor. They
are determined to put forward their
ablest and best men-one in whom
all the people have great confidence.
A host of good and true men are be-
ing spoken of for the position. Among
them are Hon. VIM. S. Holman, Hon.
Daniel w. Voorhees,, Judge Samuel
E. Perkins, Hon. Joseph E.. Melon
aid, General Manson, Colonel Graham
N. Fitch, Hon. Joseph K. Edgerton
and Colonel Cyrus l.. Durham. All
of these gentlemen have ardent
friends; but rs far as L have been
able to learn the drift of public SEN
timent, Mr.. Holman seems to be the
favorite. Judge Holman is a man of
distinguished ability and learning as
a lawyer and statesman, sound integ-
rity, great personal popularity, and
one Of the best canvassers in the State.
He is now serving his fourth term in
Congress from the Fourth District.
If nominated he will make a canvass
hat will tell f~earfully upon the ranks
of the opposition. ~ ~atU-eft@
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-17

The secondhand clothing thieves at In
dianapoIis have commenced operations
again. At dinner time, a few days ago, all
the trunks in a boarding house were gut
ted" the robbers escaping.
The Logensportrioters to the number of
forty or fifty, will be tried by United
States Commi ssioner Nelson, on charge OF
obstructing and retarding the mails.
Mrs. Peterson, a very venerable and estl-
mable lady. residing near Boon Grove
near Valparaiso, committed suicide on
Tuesday last. In the absence of the farp1-
ly she hung herself with acomforter,s uch
as is worn around the neck. Her son,
with whom she lived, found her in the
house dead, and although every effort was
made to restore life, it was of no avail.
The Terre Haute Express says that the
bottom has fallen out of the great scheme
of consolidation of railroads from eastern
cities to st. Louis; hence, the determine
tion to fill the gap from Indianapolis to
Terre Haute has been Abandoned, and
matters will proceed as usual over the
road to indianapolis.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-17

MODEL CoMPOsITIoN.-The Essex
Statesman says a boy in South Dan
vers wrote the following composition
upon his native town, which it thinks
is very good for a schoolboy:
South Danvers is in the United
States. 1t is bounded by Salem and
reaches to Middleton. Its principal
river is Goldthwaite's brook, which
empties into Salem Harbor. Its prin-
cipal lake is the mill pond, which is
dry in the Summer. It's principal
productions are leather, onions, the
South Church, and George Peabody.
South Danvers has many religious
sects, among which are the Orthodox,
who worship their minister, the
Sp~iritualists, who worship every thing,
and the Unitarians, who worship
nothing" "a
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-17
COY. Conrad Raker.

We notice hat the papers of the
State are beginning to agitate the
question who shall be the next candi-
date Of the Republican party for Gov
ernor. and we are gratiied to see the
feeling almost unanimous among the
country press, to the present trust
worthy, honest and patriotic incum-
bent. Indiana cannot boast of a bet
ter man within her borders than Con-
rad Baker. A brave and gallant SOL
der of whose military record his
State is proud, a wise and iudicious
statesman, whose sagacity aided great
ly in saving the Union, a plain, hon
est citizen whose moral character is
above reproach, he will rally round
him the entire strength of the
Union party, and triumphantly bear
its standard to a glorious victory for
the rights of man. Montgomery
County is for him in preference to any
man Charlottesville Journal.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-17
NEWS ITEMS.

Gold closed in New York yesterday at
14O@l4OH.
Raymond, as Minister to Austria, has
not yet been confirmed.
The cotton prospect in the vicinity of
Galveston, Texas, is poor.
Another batch of Mexican news Will be
found in the paper this morning.
George w. Jones, of the New York Times,
pulled Cyrus w. Fields nose, on the 18th.
Field had called Jones a liar.
1t is reported that great apathy existed
in the Juarez Government towards Amer
leans, because they asked that Maximil-
ian's life be spared.
The bricklayers and masons of Bait.
more have ceased work until the demand
of the former for five dollars per day, and
of the latter for nine hours for a day S
work, is complied with.
AT New York, on the 18th, at a meeting
of the Constitutional Convention, resolu-
tions were adopted asking the Govern
ment to interfere in the cases of Colonies
Maggie and Warren, who were arrested as
Fenians by the British Government.
A bill was introduced into the House, on
the 18th, by Stevens, to enable the in
habitants of the rebel States conquered by
Inc OnlJeQ CldleS, tC 10TH oIalc SONSln
ments, and it declares all governments
and pretended governments in the South
ern territory null and void and of no eff
feet, other than that which they shall
derive from the action of Congress.
Reports received from Rome represent
the Papal Government much alan med by
the menacing attitude of the party under
the leadership of G~arabaldi. Many of the
batteries around Rome have been restored
and put into effective condition., and it is
stated that the Pope has made an appeal
TO the Emperor of the French for protec-
tion for the Holy See.
Intelligence las been received from
Hong Kong of a dreadful residence,
which was at first confined to the natives.
1t was supposed to originate in unwhole-
some food. When the steamer Ajax left,
the people were dying at the rate OF TWO
hundred per day. The disease was SINH
lar to bilious fever. The scenes were
dreadful; people lying in the streets desd
and dying
Important negotiations are in progress
between our Government and England.
booking to the settlement of the Alabama
claims upon the basis of purchase by the
United States of the British possessions on
the Pacific Ocean, intervening between
the forme + territory and W~a1russia. There
are good reasons for saying this negotia-
ton will terminate in a treaty between
the United States and Great Britain.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-17

THE Boston Journal says it is re-
ported that Mr.. boutwell,, in view
of certain questions that have arisen
in the impeachment Investigation, a
short time since addressed a letter to
Mr.. BISHOP, the eminent writer on
commercial law, asking: First, wheth-
err, in his opinion, an indictable Of
tense or positive statute law is neces7
sary to the impeachment of a civil
officer; and, second, whether a civil
officer can plead that in violating law
he was acting for the public good, as
a bar to impeachment. Mr.. BISHOP
has returned an opinion in whichshe
s%toutly maintains the negative of all
these propositions.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-17
(Communicated.1

HEADQUARTERS Dept OF INDIANA,)
GRAND ARMYo OF THE
Adj't Genl's Office, Indianapolis July l3J
Editor Journal:
Information has been received by
me, that an impression exists in the
minds of some of our citizens that the
benevolent order known as the
Grand Army Of the Republic" in
this State, is connected with a certain
gift enterprise" conducted by Mr..
Daubenspeck of this city, for the os-
tensible purpose of erecting a SOL
dier's monument" In Crown Hill
Cemetery.
[ desire, in this public manner, on
behalf of the Grand Army" to de-
nounce any and every effort that may
be or has been made by any one to
couple the Army" to such an en-
terprise.;' The Grand Army" has
nothing to do with any lottery scheme,
especially one to erect a monument in
memory Of their fallen comrades.
The Posts" however, in this
State fully understand this.
Whenever the time shall come for
this purpose, it will be done by our
comrades of Indiana al q legitimate
aody, By UolUntdry contributions.
You will oblige the soldiers of this
" order" of Indiana, in assisting me
to correct any impression that may
involve or compromise them in such a
method of concentrating the deeds
of then comrades.
| am, sir, with respect,
Your obd't servant,
NATHAN KIMBALL,
Com'ding Dept of Ind, G. A. r.