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Are We q NatiNn.9

Mr. Sumner is shortly to lecture in India
napolis, and by way Of paving the way for
his theme, the Herald Of that city says:
On the Both, Mr.. Sumner Charles Sums
ner-the classic and scholarly Sumner-will
crate for the Young Mems Library Associa-
ton, ON which occasion Mr.. Sumner, the
classic and scholarly, and SO forth, will pro-
pound the above question to himself, and
answer it himself There has been great
diversity Of opinion on the above point among
our citizens, some holding that we are ma
ton, and some that we are not The most
intense anxiety prevails to hear Mr.. Sumner,
the classic and scholarly, and have the vexed
question of nationality settled forever. Our
people cannot venture to be certain about it,
one way or another, and cannot sleep comfort
ably o'nights until they have heard Mr.. Sum
ner ; and such is their impotence to put an
end to the awful suspense in which they hang,
that they can hardly wait the tedious revolu-
tons of the earth upon its axis necessary to
bring about the fullness of time. We are
neither classic nor scholarly but we will en-
deavor to anticipate Mr.. S. Having looked
at the question in all its bearings, we decide
that we are nation at that We are ma
ton in which more than one-half of the "sub-
jects'' are denounced as traitors to the Gov
eminent by the remaining minority ma
ton in which the head of the Government is
denounced as traitor to the Government
nation in which the Government processes
to derive its power from the consent Of the
governed. ssnd yet governs one-half of its ter
rltory without such CONSENT nation which
mobs it's President nation which supports
a treedmen's bureau nation which gives
the franchise to debased and ignorant race
in one section and denies them the same "a
vor in another nation which grinds ont
section to powder between the upper ane
neither millstones of partisan hate-a nation
which defes John Brown and would hang
jeff Davis Oh sour apple tree-a nation il
which the widow of late lamented Presi
dent hawks the fruits Of shameless briber,
and corruption through the streets of New
York, and threatens to 'squeap' if somebod,
doesn't ''come down with the dust" No
to put too fine point on it, and without tn
least intention of being profane. y. NIGH
say that We are Iii Ct nation, or will
be if Mr. Sumaer and his school Of patriot
are allowed to run the machine much longer
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

Too COOP TO BE TnUE.-The Orange Ex~
positor learns from an authentic source that
the Convention will meet about the first Of
December in Richmond that the Constitu-
ton will be ready cut and dried by that time;
that it will be adopted without debate under
the whip and spur of the previous question
and that the Convention will then adjourn.
We take this statement cum gramo sails. The
vagabonds elected to the Convention will
hold on, we fear, to the six dollars per day
until General Schofeld drives them out of
the Capitol at the point of the bayonet Their
mouths are watering now for the good things
which their expected (not anticipated, thank
the stars) per diem will purchase for them.
Six dollars day! Think Of it, ye Hunni-
cults, and declare whether any man or set
of men can induce you to adjourn this year.
DISPATCH,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

Our LABoEEEs AND DoMEsrrcs. The
Lynchburg T,yinian Of last Friday says:
The propriety of holding public meeting
in regard to the subject of labor is discussed
on the streets. Some persons are in favor
of cutting loose at once and Internationally
from the negroes, since they have leagued
themselves together against the whites
others land these in our judgment hit on the
right plan-WHIG wish first to lay down
the terms on which the whites will continue
to give them employment, viz: That they
withdraw from the leagues and cease to ar
ray themselves in hostility against the South
ern people and others are anxious to inau-
gurate prompt measures for the introduction
Of labor from Europe. These are the sub
jects which it is proposed to discuss and de-
termine in public meeting. They are i'm
portant and deserve grave consideration.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

NEGRO CoNGREssMEN The result of the
Virginia election should satisfy every obser-
wing man in the North, that Congress will
be filled with negro representatives from the
South. This will he the legitimate fruit Of
universal negro suffrage, and, so far. as we
are concerned, they shall enjoy it to their
hearts content, and their personal annoy
ance too. We trust that not a white man
in the whole South will ever be sent to a
Radical Congress. We would dose them
with niger until they cry, hold, enough p
-Lynchbyy Tirgimiaa.
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Especial Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.
Armed Negro Organizations.

WASHINGTON, November 4-Some two
weeks ago there appeared in the Washington
Chronicle an editorial in which it was stated
that there are nearly two full colored regi-
ments in the District of Columbia, and that
many of the members purchased their mus
kets from the government at the close of the
war, and suggesting that the time may come
when they may be essential in preserving the
peace of the District. The attention Of the
administration being called to this statement,
and beside this, numerous communications
having been sent to the Executive from va
rious quarters of the South, setting forth that
armed organizations of colored persons were
forming, and in some instances threatening
the lives of white citizens that negro COM
panies are drilling near Chain Bridge, and
other places in Virginia, for the avowed pur-
pose Of supporting Congress in the enforce
ment of law to depose the President during
impeachment, the matter was referred to the
Secretary of War, adj interim, for consider
alton, and asking information respecting these
organizations and the authority under which
they were raised From official sources it is
learned that no authority for organizing such
companies has been given through the Wal
Department. through the applications had
been received, which were disapproved b.
General Grant, who deemed it inexpedien
to authorize militia organizations in the Dis.
trict of Columbia. AS these organization
have in some quarters excited serious appre
tensions as to their real design, and as the,
are deemed unnecessary for the preservation
of order or protection of civil authority tn
President, it is understood. has has directed Gen
Grant to take steps for disbanding and sup
pressing them.
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ALL GARIBALDIAN PRISONERS ORDERED TO
BE SHOT BY THE PAPAL AUTHORITIES. The
feeling of both parties to the struggle seems
to become more embittered as its proceeds.
The Liberte reports that the Ponti6cal Gov
eminent has shot several prisoners, and
amongst them Count Pagliacci, Of Viterbo,
who was made prisoner at Bagnorea. NJ.
Pagliacci was condemned to death three
years ago for political offences. The Italian
correspondence says that the Roman prisons
are full of prisoners, and that Count OAR
gy, the commander Of the Antilles Legion /;
has directed his officers to shoot all the
Garibaldian prisoners, which, if carried into
effect, will lead to terrible reprisals. The
Libertc inquiries whether the example Of
Queretaro has been forgotten.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

A NEGRo's OPINION OF RADICAL. In
the country Of Fauquier and old man named
Edward James voted the Radical ticket at
the last election, and on his return from the
polls he passed through the farm Of a gen
tleman who has 'sunbleached American"
hired. Two of these delectable women were
standing in front Of their respective novels,
and as old James passed by at a short dis
tance from them, one of them saw him first
and said to the other: ''Snsan, yonder's
old Mr.. James he voted wild us. Now amt
he came down mighty low?"-Page Court
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HUNN1cUrr's INsoLENcE. Richmond
papers state that this arcn -devil has kept an
armed negro guard in front Of his Office for
the past three days. In some cases they
have refused to allow citizens to pass on the
side walks.
This country has come to most unhappy
pass, when such low brute can assume the
airs and WELD the authority of nabob, UNI
der the eye and in spite of the efforts Of the
civil and military powers.
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.VSaC .4due1.tisemse,sts.

Since my last words to you, my beloved,
mighty revolution has taken place, and wishing
to DO my duty unto you, recently made a pill
grimage among the Mortimer. ! found among
them good brothers and faithful sisters; | saw a
great change in our favor at the recent elections,
and BIG TUMBLE in the Price of Dry Goods,
&c. This profited by, my beloved, and there
fore, issue this, my second Proclamation, to In
form you that
SIMON HILB,
At Crawford's Corner, No. l.
Stanton District, No. l,
State of Virginia,
has received, and is still receiving the most ex-
tensive, the cheapest, the best reconstructed
Stock Of Dry Goods
ever brought to this market. g
rs They were bought at the Lowest Rates,
just after the Great Fallin Prices, North,
few days ago.
The political revolution in our favor is only
equalled by the downfall in the high price oil
Goods, and, therefore, we can sell cheaper than
ever The " oldest inhabitant" of New York,
Baltimore, Philadelphia and Boston informed me
that nothing of the kind occurred before, and
they could only account for it, from the fact thai
the people had " risen in their might" and were
determined to be heard. The cry is
s Dozen scith Radicals and Big Prices"
Ny stock consists OF
Black
and fancy silks,
English Merinos, all wool
| and half Wool Delaines, Bombaznes,
| French and English Poplins, in short every
thingin the Dress Goods line bugle trimmings
! silk and Velvet Trimmings, large assort-
ment of Dress Buttons, Ginghams,
and Irish Linen, Bed Blankets,
| and Ready-made
! Comforts,
Marsailles Coverlets,
English and American Clotl
for Ladies' Cloaks, Ga, from 81 to Sc.
I French Cloth from Sc to $l2.
Cassimeres in same proportion
% Pieces plain and Fancy Flannels.
80 Pieces of heavy Satinets.
/ Pieces of Gray Factory Cloth.
Is Pieces Linsey and Cotton Flannel
Pieces white home made ditto.
A superior lot ofimported Cloaks and Cloakings
10 Pieces 6, 8, 8, and 1874 Sheetings,
1900 yards all wool Carpeting, 81, 10; HON
made carpet 81 cents,
AGO Bunches of Cotton Yarn, number an
quality warranted, at 50 90;
40 dozen ladies linen handkerchief, 81 so,
5000 yards best Calico, lGs 2Oo9 ditto, fror
10 to Is cents.
1000 yards De LANES, 81 cents,
so dozen Black and Fur Hats, at all prices,
1900 dollars worth of Boots and Shoes 70
men, women, bows, misses and children,
! A splendid lot ofWoolen Goods, Shawls, Com
forts, Caps and Children's Wear,
10 dozen Corsets from IS cents to 81 so, til
latter warranted genuine French, with thousan
and one various OTTER articles not here mentioned
Ess- Call and examine the stock and Judge 70
yourself am satisfied | can please in price a
well as in quality.
N. B.-My prices above mentioned, mean
fo- cash, and for cash only. All articles not pal
for at the time of purchase the usual retail price
will be charged
S. II. HTLB.
Nov 1T
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

The remarkable visits to the house Of John
S. Moon, Esq, near Scotsville, are still! go
ing on. Sunday night the powerful light SO
frequently seen flooded the passage of the
house. and was subsequently seen from the
upper windows lighting up the night. These
visits have been going on now for four
months. The house has been entered GER
tainly ten or fifteen times, and probably much
oftener For the first two months the visits
averaged once in ten days; for the last two
months, they have averaged several times a
week Mr. Moons house has been guarded
now for, perhaps, month but it seems i'm
possible to capture the mysterious strangers.
who enter the house right in the midst Of the
circle of pickets. The parties Git is suppos-
ed there are three of them) carry false KEYS,
and open outdoors and indoors; they have
also shrill whistle which has been repeated
" heard ; and they have very remarkable
lantern which is often seen.-CharlottesviUe
Chronicle.
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G.. & E.

The question as to how the people o.
Virginia shall treat the Constitution, to be
framed by the Radical Convention, seems to
be a bone of contention among the press of the
State at present. Some argue that the apa-
thy exhibited at the late election should be
utilized and that all conservatives should re-
main away from the polls and thus defeat
the constitution. by the failure Of majority
of registered votes to be cast on the question
of its ratification One objection to this is
that it is not likely to work. Some of the
1880 white majority will vote for the rati-
fcation of any constitution framed That is
certain. There are also some conservatives,
who, without perfect concert of action, will
cast their votes against it, and thereby
swell the vote on the question to more than
a majority of the registered voters in the
State and the result will be its ratification
by majority of the votes cast.
The true policy, we think, to pursue is to
organize in every City, Town, Precinct and
Neighborhood. Let there be thorough or
ganization of the conservatives of Virginia,
as was the custom in days gone By, and
there will be no laggards at the polls
Virginia will then place her protest of an
emphatic majority against any iniquity at
tempted to be thrust upon her. This would
be far preferable to Virginians to lying dor
mant while their dearest rights are dallied
with.
1t may be objected that the places Of vo-
ting are so few and distant and the apathy
OF the people so great, as just exhibited, that
the full vote can not be polled We know
o number who failed to vote on the conven-
ton question, being undecided on account
Of the multiplicity and variety of advice
given, who have since expressed, in un-
measured terms, their regret and who will
never again fail to cast their suffrages. -
This, we take it, is the feeling of all those
conservatives who failed to vote at the late
election and who will need but little incen-
tive to be present at the next election. -
However, to trust the defeat of an objection
able constitution to remaining away from
the polls" or to ''voting it down." without
organization to that effect, would be the
height of folly.
There must be thorough
organization in either instance to ensure
success.
We are decidedly in favor of voting it
down as the more feasible plan and far more
to be desired by Virginians, but we are will
ling to act in concert with any plan to de-
feat the attempted radical sway in Virginia.
We urge, umder any circumstances, the
necessity of oneness of purpose on the
part of the conservative press and people of
Virginia, and thorough and complete con-
servative organization throughout the State.
We therefore suggest to our City cotempo-
raries to take the initiative and call meet
ing Of the Conservative Press of the State
at the most accessible point, to unite all in
one we'll devised and predetermined course,
and to perfect plan for thorough conser-
vataVe organization, without which it were
worse than folly to 60 into the next cleo
ton. ]
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The total vote polled in Virginia was
169. 229-Whites rs. 084-Colored SO. 145.
Of this vote 107. 342 whites 1885 and
colored 90. 5O7)were cast for Convention
and 81 1877 whites 81 .249, Colored 63S)
against a Convention. Majority for Con-
vention 1856.
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LATER,
Special Dispatch to Vindicator.

RICHMOND, Nov. 6, 8 P. M.-New York
gone Democratic from 81, 900 to 4O, 900 ma.
jority. Legislature Democratic on joint bal
lot. New Jersey-Both branches of the Leg
islature Democratic. Negro and female suf
frage defeated in Kansas. Large Democrat
ic gains in Wisconsin-result doubtful Ne
gro suffrage defeated in Minnesota-Mar
shall (Republican) probably elected Cover
nor by small majority.
n &,
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GENERAL GRANT AND MEssRs. LINCOLN
AND JOHNSON The evidence to be submit
ted by the judiciary Committee upon the
impeachment shows that as late as the spring
of 1866 General Grant perfectly agreed with
the President as to his general policy. It
will be further shown that the proclamation
Of the President in reference to reconstruc-
ton is the identical paper itself which was
prepared by President Lincoln, and inten-
ded by him to be promulgated generally, as
his mode of settling the sectional difficulties.
Lynchburg Neus.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

MEETING OF THE CONVENTION. General
Schofeld issued an order on Saturday last,
designating Tuesday, December the 3rd, at
10 o'clock A. NJ, as the time, and the Hall
of the House of Delegates in the City of
Richmond as the place for the meeting of
the Convention.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

Gen. Schofeld has addressed communi-
cation to Gov Peirpoint, requesting him to
notify the members of the late Va. Legisla-
ture that the regular session of that body for
the comming winter will be dispensed with
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WILLIAM WHOOLEY, Superintendent.

W LILLIAN WHOOLEY, Superintendent.
The Proprietors in resumng the management
Of this well known and popular hotel so long
and favorably known to the travelling public,
promise in the future to retain the reputation the
American has borne, as a
First Glass Hotel.
Its locality, Immediately at the Railroad Depot,
renders it a convenient stopping place for per-
sons on business or in search fhealth
Bar and Barber Shop in the House. 10 u
All the Offices of the Telegraph and Stage
lines running to this town are adjoining this
HoaSe.
first class Livery Stable, under O'Toole l.
Donovan, in connected with this house.
-MCCHESNEY CO.
N. B. Citizens of the County will be furnished
Dinner at SO Cents, and Horses fed by Messrs
Donovan & O'Toole at 20 Cents.
Oct. LIFT
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Hotels.
Y STANTON, VA.

NJ AASWANA IN AAV = LIZ
Y STANTON, VA. =
GEO. l.. PEYTON....... Proprietor.
B. F. WEBB, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS erintende
Il. II. PEYTON, ..Cierk
The co-partneship between Col. Chas.T. O'Fer
rail- and myself, by which the Virginia and Ameri-
can Hotels were united and managed jointly, has
been dissolved by mutual consent, and the Virginia
Hotels now uuder my sole and exclusive control.
This large and popular Hotel has been fl'
Remode1ed, Painted and Pdpered
in the best style and furnished with
NEW and ELEGANT FURNITURE,
and possesses every modern improvement for the
comfort of guests. and keptin style NJ surpassed
by any Hotel in the State. sr-
The accommodations Of no Hotel shall be superior
to this! 3&s .-tN
The Adams Express Office and fine Billiard
Saloon are In this building, and Livery Stable is
connected with the Hotel
gers to this Hotel aud call for them when they wish
to leave. ~ ~
Omnibuses to and from the Depot free
~ Connection with all Trains leaving town
guaranteed.
Keeper, trust, with moderate charges and liberal
policy to maintain the favorable reputation of the
''Old Virginia Ho'el' My best efforts are pledged
10 secureevery comfort for my guests and respect
fully ask the support offriends and the public gen.
orally.
Feb. eft GEO. L. PEYTON<
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DIU.UUU Winter Goods
Just received at the Cheap Dry Goods Store.
Great Breakdown in Prices |!

Goods at Prices obtained before the War !!
We are now receiving from New York our
second supply of WINTER GOODS, and we can
truly say to all our friends that we are now pre-
pared to sell goodsat old prices. with one or two
exceptions.
1t is fact that all kinds of goods have fallen
greatly below their value, and we are pre-
pared to prove what we say fyou will only ex-
anime our stock.
Calcoes from cts to one shilling,
Delaines Is cts,
The best one yard wide Cotton 10 per cent low
or than it was
Bismarck Refts and Alpacas,
French Marinoes, very low,
Black Goods at less than old prices,
The largest lot Of Cloaks and Furs ever seen in
Staunton, at old prices. In fact We have the best
stock ofgoods we have ever had, and we know
that no house in the Valley sell at less prices
than we can, our goods have just been bought
at heavy losses to importers.
PIPER, DRAKE & CO.
Nov 1T
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State Elections.

Elections took place on Tuesday last in
Maryland, New York, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The main interest centres in the State Of
New York. Tie Republican majority for
Governor last year was 1879. This year
c secretary Of State and other State officers
are to be chosen, full State Legislature,
and member Of Congress to fill the yacan-
cy occasioned by Mr.. Conkling resignation
Homer n Nelson is the Democratic candi-
date for Secretary Of State, and James B.
Mexican the Republican.
In Massachusetts the contest is for Gov
ernor, State officers, and a Legislature. Last
year the Republicans had IS, 300 majority
New Jersey elects only a General Assem-
bly, This | ody now stands as follows: Sen
ate-Democrats, 8; Republicans, 13. House
Democrats, 81; Republicans, 33 Repub-
lican majority on joint ballot, II.
Minnesota chooses Governor, State Off
GERS, and Legislature The candidates for
Governor are Charles E. Flandrau, Demo-
crat, and William r. Marshall, Republican.
The vote stood last year: Radical .25, 1913;
DemOcraC, 1871 hadlcal majority, w.
2O8.
Kansas votes for Legislature, and also
on constitutional amendments giving the
suffrage to the negroes and to women. The
Republican State Convention have declared
themselves in favor Of negro suffrage, and
"unquali6edly opposed" to granting this
privilege to women. The vote last year was:
Radical, 1880; Democrat. 8,151. The
Legislature stands on joint ballot, Is Dem
ocrats and 81 Republicans.
Wisconsin elects a governor, State officers
and a Legislature on whom will devolve the
choice of successor to Senator Doolittle -
The candidates for Governor are John T.
Tallmadge, Democrat, and Lucius Fairchild
Republican. The Radical majority for Gov
ernor in 1865 was 10000. Last year for
Congress the Radical majority was 23,907.
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EXCITEMENT.

the GREAT BAZAAR STORE has reduced price:
to alarmingly low figures.
Goods cheaper than before the war
We desire to say to the people that goods have
declined North and as we are constantly in
receipt of goods, we now offer the advantage OF
this decline to the consumers Who will deny that
goods are not cheaper when gold is worth one
hundred and forty-four?
And the best Calicoes, IL
Really good, IL
A Bed Tick, best 40
All Wool French Merino, LOO
Ga Felt Cloaking (Black) $50
All Wool Carpet, 100 to Ito
Hemp Do 373
Colored Alapacca, 40 to 81
Delaware beautiful styles, %
Plaids, IS to 40
Hoop Skirts, so to l,5o
Every thing will be sold in proportion to above
prices. We are determined to sell as cheap as
they can be purchased elsewhere, come and see
for yourselves.
Terms positively cash.
Nov. l, 1867. S. N. GILES L co.
Spectator copy.
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LNOr Cash and Cash Only pieces
IL of Black Broad ClCt for ladies Cloaks. at
SCI per yard, worth 81 90
1000 yards French Merinos, at ST. 90 worth 81 g.
1000 g. De LANES IS 2.
1900 " All Wool Carpeting 10 ls,
inferior qualities from So to 100
5000 yards best quality Calcoes, l6 /" 10
1000 F." inferior quality from ! o to l5cts,
200 Ladies', Gents and Misses Shawls at very
low figures:
SO Sets Ladies' Furs-wih or without mufrs.
A large lot of Ladies', Misses and Children's
Wooden Hoods, Caps, Sontags, Shawls and Nu-
olas; 500 Hoopskirts from IS cents and up.
wards, ut
S. II. HILBS.
Nov. 1T.