Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
Coming Over.

The Schenevus n. Y y Monitor heretofore
an influential t'independent' paper, has come
out ',strong for Seymour and Blair, and the re-
storation of the Union" 1t well says that the
people are tired of disorder and chaos in the
Government; that standing armies to keep an
already subdued people in subsection, with a
paper currency, a monstrous debt negro su-
premacy, and continued violation of Constitu-
ton and laval these sicken the people, and
a change is demanded" 't[ Z
The Dayton Ledger says: "ChareS Morris,
Of Troy, Ohio, one of the leading lawyers of
Miami county, and hitherto an active Repub-
lican, has publicly announced his intention to
support Seymour and Blair. Quite number
Of other prominent Republicans in Miami coun-
ty have renowned their former faith, and the
Democracy there are even confident of being
ableto carry the county this fall. -
The Albany Argus says that gentleman in
Washington, writing to friend in that city,
says: Il have always opposed Governor Sey-
mour,. but l-see no way to save the Constitution
and the liberties ofthe people except in the
election of the Democratic candidates. | shall
do all in my power to aid the cau;e. :"
A letter from prominent politician OF In
diana who has been several times in Congress,
assures US that Seymour and Blair, upon the
platform of equal taxation, will sweep the States
of Indiana and Illinois by commanding major
tiles and he stakes his reputation for political
sagacity upon the result.
Colonel c. c. Gardiner, of Emira, n Y,
gallant officer of the war, and heretofore a
Republican, comes out squarely for the Demo-
cratic ticket. -:l as st~ - ~a sLt-z
A REMARKABLE REcovERY.-Just before
the Richmond battles, Col. Strange sent his
private baggage, with that Of the 18th Regi-
ment,,to Richmond, and while there the Colo
nes, baggage was broken open and robbed of
his watch and other valuables. $3.50 a.
A few days ago gold watch was brought by
colqred man to Mr.. Kamerer, which he
identified as one which he had once before re-
palred2for Col. Strange. Notice was given to
those interested, aud the matter investigated
before Lieut. Towne, Of the Freedmen Bureau;
and it being proved to his satisfaction that the
watch was that of Col. Strange it was handed
over to Mr. Tutwiler, his executor. The watch
was brought to Mr.. Kamerer by Ned Givins,
colored carpenter In the neghborhood, Of good
repute, having been given to him by colored
girl named Georglanna Brown, Eho said it had
been given tG her during the war, to keep for
himsby oolored man whom she named
The whole thing is still involved in mystery,
and it's doubtful if it ever will be found out
who stole the watch. = Charlottesville Chronicle.
: Mr., DAVIS. The arrival of Mr.. Davis in
England has given fresh occasion for ungenerous
remark from those northern journals which
seem to be incapable Off kind sentiment One
paper says the American people have mo OBJ
lection to his raising another loan, if he can
succeed in obtaining the cash" That's for
bearing, very Why should jeff Davis" be
allowed to do any such thing? And isn't it
mark of the extraordinary clemency of the Co
vernment that he should be permitted to borrow
money! We shouldn't wonder, if it goes en- in
this humane way, if il should ia time tender
Mr.. Davis-Jef: Davis, SO called payment for
his hands ONE property that was seized, plumber
ed, and confscated during the war; Who
knows? 49,. .I-+- u.s. ....,..... .....