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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
State Rights.

The Alexandria Gazette says, 'the idea that
the rights of the States have been so utterly
disregarded, if not totally annihilated, by the
events of the last five years, and especially by
the political action of the dominant party since
the war, that it is not worth while to talk
about, or even to consider them ourselves, is
one to which we give no place, and which We
will not encourage. The constitutional doctrine
of the rights of the States is not to be given up
in argument, discussion, or political action
1--WE grant that the exercise Of State sovereign
ty, as formerly understood, is, under present
circumstances, impossible.) But the principle
is not Lost Cause Though crushed tc
earth, it may rise again in our civil history
It is one worth defending worth standing by,
worth the honest exertions of every man, who
values constitutional liberty, in every way al
lowed by the laws, or permitted by those now
having and exercising authority Never our
selves ultraists on this subject, and, in former
times, not disposed to push this doctrine to the
extremes contended for by many of our South
ern friends we nevertheless always recognized
the rights of the States, as expounded by the
best and wisest of the founders of our govern
ment. And now, more than euer, do we look
upon these State Rights, as the salt of our po-
htlcal existence preservative of all that is
valuable In our Institutions, under national
union composed of States, and intended to be a
union of States The issue, in truth, will be-,
and that IN no long time, between these rights
(now decried) and a consolidated Empire over
a collection of provinces.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
Fish 4! Fish 1!
TvO FISH CONSUMERS

il AND MEKCHANIS
am prepared to furnish any quantity of prime
Family Potomac Herring, Warranted A No. ~
Of my own airing, put up in molasses Casks or
marked carefully with its exact contents, at the
lowest cash rates and at saving of Is per cent
to the purchaser. Also SHAD by the 100. Per-
sons in want of Fish will do we'll to send their or
ders to me, having been connected with the Fish
Trade here for Is years. will guarantee all fish
sold by me money required
have on hand and for sale
1000 barrels No. Potomac Herring,
5004 IS " g Net Family do.
15OO1 &C sc Roe and "
500 Family Shad.
Strictly prime and for sale low for cash.
Address, GEO. w. HARRISON,
Fish Agent, and Lessee of Fish Wharves,
ap 30-1m Alexandria Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30

w. 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
manv 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, 1867-04-30
Grand Vocal Concert !!
CTAUNTON MUSICAL ASSOCIATION.
OratOriO of Esther,
THE REATTTT OIIEEN
THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN.

The public of Staunton and its vicinity are in
formed that the first concert of the
s'STAUNToN MUSICAL ASSOCIATION
will take place at the Chapel of the D. s. D. and
B. Institution, on Friday evening, May 10TH on
which occasion
BRADBURY'S ORATORIO OF ESTHER,
with all its beautiful Solos, Duets, Quartettes
and Chorusses, will be performed.
To commence at s CLOCK Tickets fifty cents
each-children half price; to be had at the door,
or of either of the managers. ap23-td
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
What Confscation will Lead to?

The New York Times, leading Republican
paper, in reference to the favor which conisca-
ton received in the Convention of the Radicals
in the African Church in Richmond, says:
''In the eye of every thoughtful man, confs-
cation admits of only one Interpretation. 1t is
and anarchy. There can be no liberty without
order, and no order without ample protection
for the rights of property. Invade these rights,
and inculcate the idea that one class shall be
permitted to seize and enjoy the lands and hou
ses of another Glass; and from that moment the
South will become second San Domingo, to
end only in the determination Of whites OF
blacks. This may be a strong statement of the
case, but it is the truth. And the men who G
about familiarizing the negroes with the demand
and persuading them of its justice, should bt
dealt with by the military commanders as in
cendaries. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30

Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts,, has enter
ed upon his Southern tour for the purpose of
aiding the Radical party by building up party
of allies in the South. He will speak at differ
ent places from Virginia to Louisiana. He
spoke at Orange G. H., on Saturday, the Goth,
and at Richmond, on Monday, the 22nd In
his speech in Richmond, he said that he had
been invited to speak there by members of the
Legislature and by Gov. Pierpont. Who were
these members of the Legislature? Will not
some one of the Richmond journals inform the
public?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
y. s. assessors Notice.
A SCISSORS OFFICE.

n SSESSOK,S OFF1CE,
~ u. S. INTERNAL REVENUE,
SIXTH DISTRICT VIRGINIA.
LEXINGTON, May 1st 1867
Notice is hereby given, that the annual list of
Taxes, for the year 1867 assessed by the Assistant
Assessors of the LIST Division of the 9th Collection
District of Virginia, comprising the county of
Augusta, will be open for the examination of all
persons interested for the space of ten days from
the date hereof at the Office of the Assistant As
SCISSOR, at Staunton, Virginia, at which place APP
peals will be received, relative to any erroneous
tions made and taken by the Assistant Assessors.
All appeals to the Assessor must be made in
writing and specify the particular cause, matter,
or thing, respecting which decision is requested
and state the ground or principle of error COM
planned Of
ap30-2t JOHN II. FREEMAN
Assessor 9th District Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30

In the Richmond Examiner, He'll OGaba-
lus says that lit is idle to expect the Virginia
Senate to be as honest or independent as the
House. The former meets under the Stars and
Stripes the latter under the flag of Virginia p
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30

The Richmond Times tells of a child in that
city, twelve months old, which has one deep
blue and one black eye. It's parents are deaf
mutes. The fathers eyes are blue, and the
mother black.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
WULL PUDer i!

WALL PAPERS.-Weh have just received
w by Express select assortment of Samples
of beautiful WALL PAPERS,, which we feel
assured will please almost every taste; can fur
nish any style and quantity and at most satisac-
tory prices
HUNTER & NOWLIN,
ap30-tf next door to p o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30

Details of fresh horrors come from the west
coast of Africa A war has broken out between
two opposing tribes of savages in which several
of the New Calabar tribes were made prisoners
by their enemies and, shocking to relate, were
roasted and eaten by the other side
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30

The account of the Radical Convention at
Richmond, as published in the Washington
Chronicle, commences thus: ''The spirit of
old John Brown has at last captured Virginia -
And this is ''the feast" to which the citizens Of
Virginia are invited
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30

REGISTER every man in this Common
wealth who is permitted to do so by the law Of
Congress, register and secure his right of suf.
frage Let every one note closely the decisions
under the law, and if he be not clearly and I'M
mistakably excluded, (no matter what his in
dividual judgment BEL register and vote. We
are not to confne ourselves to our own convic.
tons of what 'aid and comfort, in the legal
sense, mean. IF the term be construed to mean
only overt acts, the question of sympathy
merely cannot be involved. We want every
man who can, to vote under the law as judicially
interpreted; and none such should fail to regis
ter and vote.
If further argument were necessary, we would
attempt to prove that our people cannot afford
to be Indifferent to this great subject but, the
most conclusive arguments we could offer would
be the speeches of Wilson, Conway and Hunni-
cult, who, in their peregrinations among and
harangues to the new voters, are keeping an
eye single to the success of the Radical party.
Let this suffice to prompt US to do our duty
Lunchbuo TsrCinidn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
Dissolution.
IssOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER.

hISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER.
IL SHIP.-The firm of Dickson & Wightman
is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The unsettled business will be closed by Sam
uel Dickson, who has the books of the concern.
SAMUEL DICKSON.
SAMUEL WIGHTMAN.
CALLAGHAN's April 22d, 1867.
aD 3OA2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
GOOD PROPERTY FOR SALE
Nh The UNDERSIGNED will sell at hlic solo ON.

Friday, the oath day of May
at his residence near Newport, in Augusta coun-
ty, the following valuable property:
=. LIST. The farm on which he resides, containing
III acres more or less of which about $50 acres
are cleared and the balance welltimbered. There
are about 25 acres in wheat and about the same
quantity in oats. There is water in nearly every
field. 1t contains good meadow 1t has on It
| good brick dwelling house. with a good spring
near the house, blacksmith shop, and house for
blacksmith, double stable, good granary, new
dairy and loom house: smoke house, and other
necessary buildings.
End. A lot in the village of Newport contain
ing dwelling and store house A good stand
for a store. The lot contains about acre.
3rd. A lot in the same village about acre.
containing dwelling with water right
4th. A lot in the same place. near acre, con-
tanning dwelling house with water right
AT the same time and place. he will sell all of
his PERSONAL PROPERTY, consisting in
part as follows
Six head of horses, ten cows, four calves, ten
hogs, several hundred bushels of corn and oats,
several thousand pounds of bacon, five or six
cans OF lard, loom, wagon, rockaway, ploughs,
harrows, gear, and such other farming imple-
ments as are usually kept on farm.
Also all his household and Kitchen furniture
most of which is good
The Terms will be made known on the day of
sale. JOHN HUTCHENS.
-tds-Rockingha Register copy and
send bill to this Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
1--WE thank thee, Jew, for that Word. :"

Those who will vote for Convention to
comply with the provisions of the S. s. s. bill
will vote for the adoption of the constitution
al amendment" for acceptance of the "New
England dogma of negro equality" for the
degradation of the equal sovereignty of the
Southern States bysubmtiting their constitutions
to Congress for its imperial approval" and all
this and more 'that at some day apparently not
near, certainly after the Presidential election,
they may have the privilege of sending to Con-
gress men who, by their ability to take the test
oath, will confess that they had no lot nor part
with the South in her day of trial The Rich.
mond Whig few weeks since, expressed some
surprise that the Spectator opposed voting for
Convention to do these things We cannot
express the reasons for our position then and now
better than by quoting the language used by the
Wing in its issue of February the 10Th, when
it was giving it own views at that date Atthat
time, it expressed its own sentiments as follows:
IF the people of the Southern States will put
their hands upon their mouths and their mouths
in the dust, and cry unclean if they will make
favor for themselves by delivering up for politi-
cal martyrdom and outlawry their leaders in
the late war-both of which things they will,
in effect, do by ratifying the Constitutional
Amendment; it, then, they will accept the New
England dogma of negro equality by inviting
their late slaves, en- naasse and without excep-
ton or condition. to unite with them in rebuild
ing their States, and will degrade the equal
sovereignty of those States by submitting their
constitutions to Congress for its imperial ap-
proval if they will do these and few other
like things, then the Sherman substitute prom
ises. that at some day apparently not near, GER
tainly after the Presidential election, they may
have the privilege of sending to Congress men
who by their ability to take the test-oath, will
confess that they had no lot nor part with the
South in her day of trial. The States of the
South will decide the question for themselves,
should the substitute become law, but for this
State we can say that the present generation of
Virginians must pass away, and their sons and
sons sons, before she will seek any representa-
ton in Congress through such means, and es-
pecially such representation Military rule may
be imposed ON her, every device of state torture
may be applied these aoiW be the shame of those
soho employ them, not hers-but she will never
confess falsehood, nor afix the brand of infamy
on her own brow Never!'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
WO7atS =!


WANTED-.ANI IRISH GIRL who under
w stands waiting in the house and nursing,
| can find employment with pleasant family by
| inquiring at this office ap30-3t
WANTED "A YOUNG MAN who un
w derstands something of milling to assist
me in the Waynesboro Mill next season. One
%no properly Geo RsG can get
ap23-tf Waynesboro.
4 YOUNG LADY
N wishes situation as TEACHER,
in private family, during the Summer months.
French and music not taught.
Terms moderate. Address
Miss E. NJ,
Charlottesville, Albemarle county, Va
ap16-St
WANTED 500 bushels CORN, for which
w will pay highest market price in cash;
APP 2-3m JOHN B. HOGE.
w 1000 pounds good Pork,
80 bushels Glover Seed,
10000 pounds Bacon.
feb 2GV&V copy W. M. POOLE.
w 5000 BUSHELS OF CORN,
''0O LIDO CASH ASH ON DELIVERY.
PECK g. CUSHING,
jan g. Auctioneers
w RAGS at my store in Staunton or Mid
dlebrook WIN. NJ POOLE.
jan TT V and V copy
"ANTED-IOOO lbs FRESH ROLL
w BUTTER
Cash will be paid
dec4- JOHN B. HOGE
WANTED 5000 lbs PORK
dec4tf JOHN B. HoGEs Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
The President Going to Raleigh.

It is stated that President johnson has ac-
cepted an invitation from the citizens of Raleigh,
N. c., to be present at that place about the
middle of May, at the laying of cornerstone
of a monument in memory of the President S
father, whose place of burial has only recently
been discovered. He will be accompanied by
net. He will go via Richmond, and may ex-
tend his trip further South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
Fancy Bazaar Store.
TIME BUGLE HAS SOUNDED!
VOTERS RALLY! RALLY!l
Vote Early and Often at the

Fancy Bazaar Store -
Gabriel has once more sounded his trumpet
and the people stand amazed, beholding the ire
mendous stock of Fancy Goods and Notions that
is now on exhibition at the Fancy Bazaar Store.
Our stock embraces
Jewelry, Hoop Skirts,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Soaps,
Perfumery, Stationery,
Gents Furnishing Goods,
and, in fact, more than we could enumerate in a
whole day. This bugle sounds the keynote to
your future prosperity and renown. Rally to its
CALL 1t is only sounded once IN a century and
enriches all who heed it's CALL Millions are saved
by purchasing the cheapest and best goods, both
of which can be had at
HIRSH s. LOEBS,
apl30 firm of Hirsh & Co.
NEW JEWELRY.-We have just received
~ another assortment of beautiful Jewelry
which we are confident will not fail to please all
who may take look at it. We will give written
our prices we know will give satisfaction.
apl30 G. HIRSH s. co.
DATENT HOOP SKIRT-Just the thing
that has been wanted-can be made large or
small instantly-and is sold as cheap as any other
skirt. Call and see them. HIRSH q co.
apl30,67
EOR THE LADIES-Call and see our
IL beautiful assortment of Sun Umbrellas, made
at our factory in Philadelphia, which are sold
very cheap by HIRSH s. co.
q OMETHING NICE.-The Patent Hinge
- Photograph Album which should be in eve
ry family. Sold cheap by HIRSH & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
Monday, the 29th instant, for final adjourn
ment

ment
OFFICIAL SALARIES.
The bill to amend an act passed February %,
1866, In relation to salaries of State officers,
was taken up, amended, ordered to engross-
ment, and being forthwith engrossed, was pass
ed by vote of ayes, 81; noes, 10.
The following are the salaries allowed:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30

In the street cars in the cities the colored
people are required to ride on the platform and
are forbidden to ride inside. Attempts have
recently been made in Richmond, Charleston
and Mobile by colored persons to force them
selves inside. The object seems to be to effect
a collision between the whites and colored peo-
pie, that capital for the Radical party may be
made. The Radicals will be sure to make cats
paws of the colored people to effect their pur-
poses, however much the colored people may
be injured by it. They care nothing for the in
terests of the black man. Political capital is
their object. So they strengthen their party
they care not what becomes of the black man.
Wendell Phillips says that Senator Henry
Wilson, of Massachusetts,, is "a 'born trimmer, :"
and that he is a ''ft apostle to spread bastard
Republicanism. Wilson, the ''ft apostle, :"
is now on his tour actively engaged in spread
ing his bastard republicanism'' among the
gentiles of the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30

On Monday Of last week, there was mingled
meeting of ''black spirits and white at the
Delavan House at Charlottesville. It was adj
dressed by VIM. E. Gordon, ESQ.,, COL Thomas
j. Randolph and Rev. Dr. Broaddus, white
and Fairfax Taylor, Rev. Nicholas Richmond
and VIM. Brown, colored. The remarks of the
whites were kind and friendly; those ofFairfax
Taylor were bitter, and his manner insulting.
The reaction of sentiment in the North
against the Radicals, which has already COM
menced, and which will rapidly increase, if the
Southern people be true to themselves will de-
ter the Radicals in Congress from the passage
of any further acts of oppression toward the
South. The only hopes the Radicals now have
of perpetuating their ascendancy depend upon
their Radicalizing some of the Southern States.
To this object. their energies are now devoted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-30
auction Sales.
nURLIC SALE -Ho,,;noI5

lDOBL1C SALE.-Having sold my farm L
Il Will sell, at PUBLIC sale, at my residence, one
Tuesday, May 14th, all my personal property,
consisting OF Horses, Cows young Cattle Hogs,
two horse Wagon and Harness. Corn Oats. and
Hay, 1000 lbs of Bacon IS acres growing grain,
ana various other articles
At the same time / will sell the timber of ~
acres OF land lying on the railroad
TERMS: Ten dollars and under, cash over
that amount months credit
A. T. ARMSTRONG.
AT the same time and place. as administrator of
Mrs - Armstrong, I will sell the personal
property of said decedent, consisting of House
hold and Kitchen Furniture
ap3O-N Administrator.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
" By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, rendered at the November
term, 1866, in the case of Thomas Walkers wild
ow, &c, u.s. Thomas Walkers infants, the under
signed having been appointed commissioner for
that purpose, will offer at public auction, on
Saturday, the 1st day of June, 1867,
on the premises tract of land containing
EIGHTY-FOUR ACRES
and known as the Givens' Tract The said land
lies on Middle River, in Augusta county, about
two miles North of New Hope, and is of the very
best quality and in high state of cultivation.
The Improvements consist of an excellent brick
dwelling, and good house separate from the
dwelling a good stable and all other necessary
buildings
TERMS SO much of the purchase money as
will pay the costs of sale, in hand the residue
on a credit of one two and three years, with in
terest from day of sale, the purchaser to give
bond with approved personal security, and the,
title to be retained as ultimate security
GEORGE S. WALKER,
ap % I'd Commissioner
AAn MOD
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-12
FARM AND GARDEN.

selection and Preparation OF winter
FOOd for ARimRIs.-NO. &.
The unusual attention drawn to this
subject of late, by experiments, discus
sions, and essays has induced corres-
pondent of the Rural Nei0 Yorker to
prepare a brief resume Of the whole
question, than which there is none more
imnnrtant to the farmer.
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Fight Weeks for Nothing |,
THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.

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ceived previous to November /. 1867, with the
money, will receive that Paper weekly through
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without charge.
published In large weekly mum bers Of sixteen to
twenty pages each, and designed TO include
every department Of Agriculture. Stsck Rails
ing, Horticulture and Domestic Economy.
The publishers prefer using the following ex-
tracts from well-informed sources, rather than
The Maine Farmer speaks Of the Country
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. The Scottish Farmer calls the Country GEN.
tleman the best Of all the American Bewspa-
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The Gardeners Monthly says that the Coun-
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TERMS-Ihe terms are lower than those Of
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And let il be remembered, in fine, that those
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Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-12
In Bankruptcy.

THIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON
1 the Both day Of November. A. D. 1867. a
warrant in bankruptcy was issued against
the estate Of Laborne Lotus, of the county
of Jackson and State of Tennessee, who
has been adjudged bankrupt on his own
petition that the payment of any debts and
delivery of any property belonging to such
bankrupt, to him, or for his use, and the trans
fer of any property by him are forbidden by
law; that a meeting Of the creditors of the said
bankrupt to prove their debts, and to choose
one or more assignees of his estate, viii be held
at a Court of Bankruptcy TO be holden on the
10th day of January. A. D. 1868. at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, at the office of the Register in BANKRUPT
cy, Gainsboro, Tenn, before j. W. Johnston,
Esq, Register.
Err. GLASCOCK,
u. S. Marshal. Messenger.
BY ii. L. STUBBLEFIELD,
decll q Dep. II. s. Marshal, Messenger.