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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-05-29

THIS community has already been advised
tina. on next Saturday the graves Of our de-
ceased Soldiers, throughout the Union, are
to be strevn With flowers, and other cercmo.
mes OF respect are to be paid 10 the memories
OF orr honored dead
The members Of the Grand Army az II.
Republic in this city viii march out to the
cemetery, in procession, and al en-. Soldiers
ana sailors, and all citizens, are earnestly re-
quesfed to join in the ceremonies.
Att the Sabbath Schools IN the c;tv have
been invited, and delegations from each II
not entire Schools, will be in attendance.
The Masonic orders, Odd Fellov. scooa
Templars. Druids. the Fire Department. and
the Young Mems Christian Association, b.v.
oil been invited.
a cordial invitation Is extended 10 an DER.
sons % Join in this inst tribute Of respect to
ING iai'sn heroes Of tho Republic, and the
patriotic people II the city Of Keokuk III,
not foil y show their aps,.c;..;.. 3 49,,
Of the SOLDIER services, aud ~. -. =
The cause, for which 90 many ~. 80 =
given.
The Sabbath Schools viii m.at :, =
Gated Presbyterian Church, corner ~ R,o,.
dsaa and Giask streets, I. i o'elock ~.
order OF exercises will be published her..
amer. SAN. 8. sAarlr.
Chn CON. Of Arrangements.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-05-29

REcoRDERs CoraT.-The negro, Henri
Jackson, Who was arrested the day pre,,on.
had hearing before Recorder Wilson yea.
terday. There was lack of evidence TO con.
Wet him Of assault with intent to kill, so b.
was tried upon the charge Of asssnlt and bat
terry. He plead guilty to the latter, vas 6ned
s2a, which be paid, and vas forthwith re-
leased. he Il the identical chap that was
united in the holy bonds Of wedlock BY Judge
Springer. during the session Of the District
Court in February last. TO the one Who, il
I'll probability, is nov the victim Of villain.
ons assault 4 his hands, although no positive
evidence can b produced TO convict him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-05-29

The PicSicEas.-One wouldn't naturally
suppose yesterday to have been 4 very rood
day Tor plcnies, bnt we we're informed, by =
friend who vent with the Bap,is. School 10
Aauvoo, on the Keokuk. that they had q
highly enjoyable time. They did not carry
out the original plan, that Of going TO .
grove, abort distance from that place. hut
spent the time very pleasantly near by, play
ing croque., dc. Very little rain, compare.
lively, fell at that place. The party returned
home about o'clock in the evening.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

at ruinous sacrifice to the Spectator, or the
enterprising settler.
He is almost daily in the receipt of letters
from various districts of the South, from gen.
tlemen who have put their own hand to the
pillow with the full determination not to took
back, and who are seeking counsel and in
struction in all the various branches Of the
mixed, or varied husbandry, the most profta-
BILE of all, which this class seem to be generally
adopting. Special and general inquiry has
been made of the writer, by this class Of late,
with regard to labor-saving implements, ma
chimes and vehicles in the invention and man.
ufacture of which our mechanics are about
keeping pace with the demand.
Particular interest seems of late to beevlnced
In the art and appliances for road making, es-
pecially on the construction Of the ''McAdam
or broken stone road This subject is one of
great importance, and is of such general inter-
est that | am inclined to treat on it at greater
length than | have time, or space at this time,
hence will make it the subject of an article
for a future number of your excellent paper.
| must conclude by saying that have spent
few days during the past Summer in Staun-
ton and vicinity, and observed the natural
wealth and facilities for production of your
garden county, Augusta, as well as the general
intelligence, industry and enterprise of the in
habitants.
The initiative Agricultural and Mechanical
exhibition Of the Augusta County Fair. is an
earnest of its unprecedented success in the fu-
ture. [ confidently believe. that when the as
ISOLATION shall have carried out their opposed
plan and facilities for the accommodation of ex-
hibitors and guests, according to the plans they
have adopted, they will annually convene a
larger number Of enterprising and respectable
yeoman, mechanics and artizans at their future
annual gatherings than has ever been convened
by any county association in the country. The
number in attendance at their first Fair was
greater than many State Fairs have had which
have been years in operation.
The most effective mode that the writer can
suggest to secure the realization of the degree
Of success, so desirable, which he anticipates,
is by the formation and diligent maintenance of
Farmers Clubs in every school district These
club meetings should be held at least once a
week. The Secretaries should report to you
for publication all matters of interest elected,
by which such information will be widely dis
seminated, and each and all Of your readers
will have the full benefit of all the discussions.
j. w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24
Col. E. Fontaine's Annual Report.

We have received copy of the Annual Re
port of the President of the Chesapeake and
Ohio r. r. Company-Col. Edmond Fontaine,
the right man in the right place.
The expenditure last year was $I7,7S5. 50
greater than the year before, but the receipts
were 81, 1882 greater than the previous year,
making net gain of $27,057S3.
The gross receipts Of the year amounted to
99,35406.
President Fontaine estimates that the re-
ceipts of the present year will reach 100000.
More expense was incurred in improving the
road than there was last year, and it is now in
better order than it has been for many years
No accidents have occurred from defect in the
track. The General Superintendent reports the
machinery and rolling stock in excellent condi-
ton.
He estimates that the road from Covington
to the Greenbrier River, and from the Ohio
Eastward as far as the falls of Kanawha may
be put in operation for a sum not exceeding the
city and county subscriptions.
The 50, 100000 of city and county subscrip-
tons payable in bonds at 80 per cent will re-
quire So, 222, 222 % of bonds to discharge the
subscriptions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24
AUCTION Sales.


VI DLK.
~ TAS LAND.-Pursuant to a decree of
the circuit court of Pocahontas county, rendered
at the September term, 1863 in the cause of Fe-
Tx H. HulPs Administrator and widow as f. H.
Hulfs heirs, &e as Commissioner of the said
Court, will proceed to sell at the front door of
the Courthouse of the county OF Pocahontas on
FRIDAY, THE27TH DAY OF NO VEMBER
1868, to the highest bidder all the land in the bill
and proceedings mentioned, to wit; Four tracts
of land lying on the waters of Elk and Glover
creek in Lincoln Township one tract contain
ing 3Of, one 1898, one 1888, and one $50
acres, about one half of the four above named
tracts has been hacked and set in grass and all
of it is well watered.
The undivided one half part of1129 acres lying
on the waters of Glover creek and Elk
The undivided interest of 62 acres, wood land,
contiguous to the above named tract of 1923 a.
cres ~
The undivided half of all the lands of which
Jacob W. Mathews died seized, to wit: 96 acres
on Glover creek, 20, 265 and 185 acres on Green
brier River, and 500 acres on the head Of Big
Spring Fork of Elk River, in Lincoln Township;
and the following land in Meade Township to
wit: us acres on Sitlington creek, 60 and 78S a.
ores adjoining the above named 275 acre tract;
one tract of $50 acres and another of 300 on
Greenbrler River: one-fOurth of 2S3 acres on the
waters OF Clover creek one-fourth of 304 acres
on Greenbrier River one-half interest in the
tract OF TT acres on waters of Thomas creek 600
acres on same creek 428 acres in, Grant Town
ship and 2OO acres on Clover-creek being part of
$40 acre tract.
The tract of 275 acres, lying on Sitlingtons
creek. finely improved, has on it an excellent
dwelling house good barn and other out-houses
A portion of the first four mentioned tracts will
be sold in lots and map OF the lands will be
exhibited on day of sale.
Persons desiring to purchase good grazing
lands would do well to attend the sale of the a.
bove mentioned lands as some of them are as
good as any land in West Virginia. BENZ. +.
jackson of Dunmore or Jas. W. McAlpine, OF
Clover Lick will take pleasure in showing the
lands to any one desiring to see them.
TERMS OF SALE;-On a credit of one, two
and d three years with the exception of SO much i.
and defray expenses of sale. Purchasers will be
required to give bond with good personal secu-
rity, and the title will be retained until all the
purchase money is paid.
. -.,.,.t.-. SHERMAN II. CLARK
nov 10-3ts Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24
Excursion.

We received last week an invitation to &C,
company the excursion party which left Ha-
gerstown, Md, on Wednesday last, composed
of capitalists looking out fer the purchase of
lands, and Editors from Pennsylvania, Mary
land and Virginia. This party arrived In
Richmond on Thursday last, thence they went
up the Canal to Lynchburg. They expect to
spend three weeks in prospecting the lands in
different parts of Eastern Virginia, and proba>
bly, other Southern States
Among other members of this party, the
Hdgerstoaon Mail mentions the following:
Judge Hamill, member of Congress elect,
Col. j. Nj. Kunkle, Andrew Rentch, Judge
Breathed, Scott Kennedy, j NJ Cooper, of
the Valley Spirit, VIM. NJ. Breslin, of the
Lebanon Aduertiser, A. j. Steinman OF. the
Lancaster kateligencer, j. I. Campbell, of the
Altoona Vndicator, Maj. R. W. Hunter, of
the Winchester Tines and other members of
the press"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24
Important Trial in UnderWood's Court

On Tuesday last, in the u S. Circuit Court
in Richmond, Judge Underwood presiding, was
commenced the trial of one Of the most impor-
tant cases ever tried in this State the result Of
which may affect not only the judicial acts of
the able, energetic, industrious, and seemingly
indefatigable Judge Of this Circuit, but also
all the official acts Of ninety-nln hundreds OF
all the officers in the State.
It will be remembered by the readers OF this
journal that some time since negro IN Lex
ington-C@sar ?. Grifin-shot son OF Judge
Brockenbrough, for which offence he was tried,
convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary for
the term of two years by the Circuit Court OF
Rockbridge county-Judge FL. W. Shelley
presiding. The negro, Griffin, thus sentenced
for unlawful shooting of Brockenbrough, sued
out writ Of habeas corpus; hoping to secure
his discharge in Underworld Court on the
plea that Judge Shelley had 70 authority to
act as Judge-claiming that he has been dis
qualified since the 2Sth of July last, the date
Of the PRONUNCIATION Of the ratification Of the
l4th amendment OF the Constitution Of the u.
S. which declares those ineligible to office who
took the oath to support the Constitution OF
the United States and afterwards participated
in the rebellion.
In the trial of this case, the Commonwealth
is represented by Attorney General Bowden,
Mr.. Neeson and Gen. Bradley [. johnson, and
the prisoner by Messrs Bundy and L. H.
Chandler.
On Wednesday, the Court was addressed by
Mr.. Bundy in behalf of the prisoner. On
Thursday by Attorney General Bowden and
Gen johnson in behalf of the Commonwealth,
who were replied to by Bundy In his second
speech.
On Friday, Mr.. Neeson submitted the clo-
sing argument in behalf of the Commonwealth,
but not concluding by clock, at which time
the Court adjourned, he was allowed one hour
on Monday morning, to which time the case
was continued.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24
A. commissioners Sale of Lexington

A NOHnISS1OneFS' SAFE Oh LEX AnStOn
~ HOtel.-By virtue ola degree of Rock
bridge Circuit Court, pronounced on the 10Th day
of April, 1868, in cause therein pending be-
tween J. G. Steele. Elk or of G. W. johnson,
decd, Plaintiff, and G. A. White and others, De-
PENDANTS, the undersigned commissioners will
proceed to sell to the highest bidder, at public
auction,
ON THURSDAY, THE 3rd OF DEC NEXT,
in front of the premises that valuable property,
with its appurtenances, known as the Licking
ton Hotel" This property consists of large
and conveniently arranged hotel building, situa-
ted on Main ST., in Lexington, the lot on which
it Is situated extending back to Randolph ST., aid
also lot on the opposite side of Randolph ST., on
which are erected the
LARGE AND COMMODIOUS STABLES
belonging to the hotel The hotel building has
connected with it every convenience for keep
ing first class HOTEL and its proximity to Wash
ington College and the Virginia Military Insti-
tute, and its healthy location in the Valley of
Virginia, will always ensure profitable run of
custom. There are three storerooms in the Ho-
tel renting now for about 81, 200 per annum.-
The basement contains
Ii0o Billiard Rooms, Bar Room, Bath Room,
Barber Shop, and Liquor Room.
There are convenient water-closets in the build
ing. The Stables attached to the Hotel are new
and in fine condition, and are capable of accom-
modating $50 horses, and if preferred can be rem
ted for 81, 200 per annum. There have been two
Billiard Tables in operation, the income from
which, in three months alone has reached 81 600.
ed, but the furniture is not subject to sale under
the decree, and is the property Of "a third party.
The purchaser of the real estate can obtain it on
moderate terms.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
costs of suit and expenses of the SALE and of the
former advertisement on the 10th of August last;
one-fourth of the residue in months one-fourth
in Is months, one-fourth in 80 months, and one
fourth in AZ months from the day of sale, with
interest each deferred installment from the
day of sale; the purchaser to give bonds with
good and sufficient security for the said deferred
installments. and the title to be retained ulti
mate security. The purchaser will also be re-
CURED to keep on said Hotel q policy of insu-
rance for at least $15,0G0 until the purchase
money is fully paid.
J. w. BROCKENBROUGH, | Cor,,r,
J. G.. STEELE, yum H.
novl0-4ts
DISAPPOINTMENT sale of the above
property has been postponed until Tuesday, 18th
dog of December, 1868.
nov 24-tds j. w. B. s. j. G. S., Com'rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24
Be Ready to Defeat the State Constitution.

The NorJok Nrgiaian, with that vigilant
and earnest patriotism which characterizes that
able journal, calls upon the Press of the State
to join it in rousing the people to lively sense
of the danger by which they are menaced, and
says, with truth, that the loss of the Preslden-
tial election is a mere trife in comparison to
the stunning disaster Of defeat incurred in the
fight on the Constitution. The administration
of Grant will be- for the most part, exterior to
our daily life but government, under the IN
strument now pending, would deal with US In
our domestic as we'll as public relations. In
evidence of which we must always bear In mind
that the power of compelling attendance In
mixed schools is lodged in the negro majority
in the General Assembly. 1t says mo argu-
ment is necessary to show our people, at this
day. that the new Constitution would, IT put
in force. make Pandemonium of the State
We all understand this We have seen the
bitter fruits of reconstruction in Arkansas,
where martial law now prevails; IN LOUISIANA,
where negro is suing the Convent OF the Sa-
cred Heart to compel admission for his daugh-
fer to the classes of it's Female School; and,
not to multiply these illustrations, In Tennes-
see. Brownlow has, in his own profane Ian
guage ''organized he'll" We can defeat the
infamous system of laws devised in Richmond.
We have the numerical power, and it remains
for the Executive Committee and the Press to
see that our people do their duty. Let US look
to it that the dreadful poppy-sleep OF apathy
does not fall upon US. Let US then, gentlemen
of the Press, hoist the famous motto OF Mel
son-'Virginia expects every man to DO his
duty" and beat to quarters in ample time to
avoid the disaster of surprise in the coming
action. -
In the future, as in the past that journal
will find this an earnest colaborer with 1t IN the
endeavor to save Virginia from the evils con-
sequent upon the adoption Of the scalawag
constitution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

We learn that Baptist Church of upwards
Of so members was organized On Kerr's Creek
on Sunday last, by Presbytery, consisting of
Revs. George B; Taylor, J. W. Ryland, j.
VIM Jones, and NJ. A. Wilson. Mr.. Taylor
charge. Mr. Ryland gave the right hand Of
fellowship, and Mr.. Wilson made the prayer.
The congregation was very largeiand seemed
deeply interested in the exercise
A subscription paper was started to raise
money to build for the Church a suitable house
of worship, and there were encouraging indca-
tons that the enterprise will be crowned with
speedy success. -Lecington Gazette and Ban
9}Pr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24
Chesapeake and Ohio r. z.

The Chief Engineer Of this road, II d.
Whitcomb, advertises in the Kanawha Repub-
lican for sealed proposals for the graduation
and masonry Of part and perhaps all the
work on this road lying between the mouth of
Big Sandy River and the mouth of Scary
Creek. West Virginia, to be received at his
office, of the Western division of the road, at
Cabell G. H., on the 9th day of December.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

BANKRUPTs IN VIRGINIA number of
petitioners in Bankruptcy in the State of Vir
glna up to June the lst, 1868, were 2,451-
From June lst to the present date there have
been 296 petitions filed, making total of 2, 747
vi these l27 have been granted discharged,
that IS one petitioner in every 81 has gone
through the mill and come out with clearance
papers. Fredericksburg Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

DEATH OF MAJ. CoRBIN. many friends
and large circle Of his acquaintance, will regret
to learn the death Of Maj. James Parke Corbin
Of pneumonia, last night, at II o'clock. Maj
Corbin was at one time one of the largest land
ed proprietors in Eastern Virginia, and a dis
penser oflarge- hearted hospitality. He resided
at the time of his DEATH in Caroline county, not
far from his late Moss Neck" estate.-Fred-
ericksJurg Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

THE INDIAN WAR-General Sheridan and
staff left Fort Hays, Kansas, on the 10th, for
the Canadian river, about $50 miles south of
the Arkansas, to assume command in person
of the troops in the field operating in that sec
ton against hostile Indians The recent opera
tons north and on the Republican have forced
the Indians south, where they have about T.
900 warriors ON the war path. Hard fighting
is expected. General Sheridan's forces mum
Der about 2, 700 men, besides small expeditions
acting in conjunction from New Mexico and
Fort Lyon. The Arizona Indians have also
commenced vigorous warfare against the pco
pie Of that territory, who implore Gen. Halleck
to send them troops.
Hon. Jno. S. Pendleton died at his residence,
in Culpeper county. on Saturday last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

The Central Ohio Lunatic Asylum, at Col
umbus, was totally destroyed by fire on the 10Th
inst. Six female patients were smoothered to
DEATH The $50 patients have been removed
to other institutions A fireman was killed and
another injured by the falling walls
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

The work on the Chesapeake and Ohio rail
road is progressing with as much energy as is
possible under the circumstances, and the
enterprising contractors display commendable
zeal 10 pushing ahead with the view Of reaching
the White Sulphur next summer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

Gen. Francis Smith, Superintendent Of the
Va. Military Institute, says that Gen. Stone
man was not only classmate but that he was
a room mate of General Stonewal Jackson at
West Point when they were students at that
Institution
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

Contracts have been given out by Mr. Garrett
to some of the lowest bidders for the construc-
ton of sections of the railroad from Washing
ton to Point of Rocks
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

-Four distinct shocks of earthquake were felt
in Elizabeth, New jersey, Sunday last, the 18th
inst. They continued about twenty seconds
Chairs, tables, beds and other articles Of furni-
ture swayed to and fro
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

Secretary McCulloch has appointed Jesse II.
Miller and W. FL. Walker gaugers under the
internal revenue laws for the fifth Harrison
burg) district of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

Hon. w. B. Woods, Chancellor of the Mid
die Division, of Alabama delivered an able and
clear opinion, in which he declared that the
stay law was unconstitutional and void.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

RossENI DEAD. -Rossini. the great Italian
composer, died in Paris Saturday week For
some time past his health was exceedingly
feeble, and his death, therefore, will occasion
no very great surprise. Rossini was born on
the 29th of February, 1892, at Pessaro in Italy
His parents were exceedingly humble, being
poor strolling players.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

General Grant breakfasted on Tuesday at
Delmonico's with General Badeau and Horace
Greeley. 1t is said this was the first time that
General Grant and Mr.. Greeley had met each
other
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of An
tietam Cemetery, in Philadelphia on the 18th
inst, consideration of the subject of the burial
of the Confederate dead was suspended until
Of December
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

n late Quarterly Revieao estimates the popu-
lation of the world at l, $50, 200, 900. OF these
1915, 000 000are Roman Catholics, 90, 200, 900 are
Protestants, leaving more than ten hundred and
fifty millions Of pagans and Mohammedans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

The proclamation of Governor Clayton, of
Arkansas, proclaiming martial law in several
counties of the State, has been published.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

BY order of the Country Court of Botetourt,
vote of the citizens of that county will be held
on the 10Th Of December on the question of a
subscription of 100000 to the Valley Rail
road
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

WINTER FASHIONS FOR THE LADIES.-It
may interest the ladies to know that the prom
inent features of the winter are high colors.-
Tartan dresses and tartan suits are very much
worn, and these are very bright and pretty, eth
er for the house or street. High dresses OF
scarlet, cashmere, delaine, or French merino, are
very much worn by young ladies, with little
paniered over dresses of black silk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

The Indians are committing great depreda-
tons in Arizona The people are alarmed and
powerless
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

Robert E. Nelson has been appointed to
professorship in the Virginia Military Institute.