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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28
A Sign of the Times.

The New York Herald, which has credit 70,
great sagacity and the faculty of discovering the
drift Of popular sentiment, and which short
time since was earnestly advocating the claims
of Grant to the Presidency, is now supporting
with much zeal the claims of President John
son. 1t says:
"We hold that the man who, single handed,
has so far resisted and delayed the usurpations
of this Radical Congress, and who is the only
obstacle to the speedy consummation of its rev
dictionary designs, is the man upon whom all
the opposition elements may be most readily
and most largely combined. Andrew johnson
is this man. Heis in position which demands
the instant and most effective support of all
men who desire to maintain the government of
the Constitution. The most effective support
that can be given him is the adoption of his
name for the Presidential succession by all the
political elements Of the country opposed to this
revolutionary Congress, and the revolutionary
radical faction which stands behind it. Men
are nothing in this crisis of life or death to the
republic; but the man who stands in the gap,
and who holds the opposition balance of power
against these Radicals, is everything"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28
Teachings of History.

There never was time when the people ap-
preciated more fully than the present, the truth
of the scriptural expression, 10 man knoWeth
what day may bring forth" The wise and
foolish man are both alike, in this respect, at
this time.
As the Neao York Herald says: "We are,
in fact. as nation, precisely in those circum-
stances in which it is difficult to foresee with
clearness the character of the future. We see
the beginning, but what the end is to be we
know not. Revolutions of a serious and de-
structive character have sprung from beginnings
much less ominous than what we now see IN
Washington. Little sparks have more than
once in the worlds history already kindled
great fires It does not affect the truth OF
this statement or the value of the lesson which
it conveys to say that no such intention now
exists. Results, in truth, are often as little
proportioned to intention as they are to the
original cause. The causes which led to the
reformation in Germany, to the revolution IN
England to the protracted struggle IN the
Netherlands, to the revolution in France, and,
more recently, to our own great civil war, were
In every case small as compared with the act
ual consequences nor in any one of these ca
ses was the result proportioned to the original
intention. In all these great struggles, which
stand out as landmarks in modern history, a
little more wisdom in council, little less party
spirit, and a few timely concessions might have
secured infinitely happier results than were Sc
cured by years of bloodshed and misery. But
these counsels did not prevail; party spirit be-
came embittered as the struggle was heightened
out, and that which might easily at the com
mencement have been settled to the satisfac-
ton of all parties was at the close, after years
Of agony, and at the cost of much blood and
treasure, settled to the satisfaction of none
1t is not for us to despise the teachings OF
history. Our advantages are great if we only
accept the experience of the past We are
placed upon vantage ground by the peculiar
character of our institutions Not one of the
nations of the past was similarly favored. But
if we will not learn, we must suffer- IF we will
not profit by the experience of others,swe must
learn by our own. The evils of the situation
as we have said, are not incurable but if the
people do not at once take the matter in hand
and make their voice echo and re-echo over
the land, it is not in the power of man to fore
tell what disastrous future is in store for U.s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28
Resistance to Negro Rule.

From long editorial OF the Enquirer and
Examiner we take the following extract:
sta the duty Of the people Of Virginia a,
once to take the ground that no order, ordinance,
act, la,o, or deed done By the representatives o,
the secret negro leagues aohether in or ont o,
Convention, shall be obeyed, respected or.heeded,
unless under the cOnapulsion Of the feed bayonets
of the Federal soldiey We must in no way,
by inference or implication, let the idea effect a
Judgment upon the Northern mind that we will
ever submit to the rule of the negro. This crime
against civilization which the bayonet has been
Invoked to uphold, nothing but the bayonet must
enforce Whenever that is Withdrawn, it is the
duty of the white man at once to assert and
make good at all hazards the prerogatives OF
his race as rightfully the dominant one in the
South The work Of such creatures as Under
wood, Hunnicutt, Lindsey and Bayne, must be
swept away the very instant the soldiers inglo-
rious duty Of propping up negro power term
mates.
There must be no tribute to black Caesars Tor
Pompeys ether which the Soldier does not
compel with his loaded musket at the breast of
his disarmed white brother of the South Black
rulers, magistrates legislators and tax gatherers,
must move with their obsequious body guards
of Federal soldiers, in the old Dominion. Never
shall it be said that the descendants of Wash
ington, Henry, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe,
and host of other great Virginians, submitted
to be ruled by indicted incendiaries, and black
and brown barbarians. The pages of history
are brilliant with noble examples of the patient
fortitude of defeated people, proving in the
end more than match for the malignant and
inhuman insults and outrages oftheir conquerors.
The bayonet ruled in Hungary for twenty years,
the people of that heroic nation never volun-
tarily surrendering right, and at last compel
ed baf1ed tyrant to give them all which they
claimed. The Venetians proudly boast that,
during more than half century of Austrian
rule, they never compromised their honor by a
single act of voluntary submission to the will
of the conqueror, and deliverance came to them
at last. And none of these oppressed nations
ever had thurst upon them by their conquerors
a degragation half as infamous as negro rule
the filthy, polluting, barbarous supremacy of an
inferior and despised race, intended by God to
be slaves"
A Washington letter writer says: CIV hen
ever any one begins to talk to Gen. Grant about
politics, he invariably changes the subject to
horses" The New York Old Guard remarks
that this is much to Grants credit, because he
does know something about horses, but precious
little Of politics.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28
1t is said that history repeats ITSELF and that

1t is said that history repeats itself, and that
history is philosophy teaching by example %
This being SO, we should profit by the teach
ings of the reverend chronicer of the past "
Hume, in his history, of England, whilst speak
ing of the Rump Parliament, which the Radi-
cal Congress very much resembles, says:
p" By recent, as aceN as all ancient eran,p1e. Il
soas become evident, that illegal violence uita
aohateUer pretence 1t may be covered and aohat-
eUer OBJECT 1t may pursue mast ineritably end al
last an the arbitrary and despotic government O,
a. sin0Ze rers0n -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

WE would suggest to the reporters flor the
Richmond papers) of the proceedings of the
State Convention that it would be we'll if they
would give in parenthesis after the names, in
the case of the white members, conservative
or Radical as the case may be, and after the
names of the black members, either the word
''colored'' or NEGRO" This distinction is nee
essary to enable the public to know what man
ner Of men they be who figure in that body.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

The term of twenty-one United States Sena-
tors will expire on the 4th of March, 1869, of
whom fourteen are Republicans and seven
Democrats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

The Radicals, in their assaults upon the Con-
stitution, are APPLY likened by a contemporary
to a burglar who designs only robbery; but, be-
ing detected, resorts to murder to escape pun
ishment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

WE invite attention to the interesting letter
Of our Texas correspondent published in this is
sue on the fourth page. They are having an
interesting time in Texas
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

The State of Iowa has the gratifying honor
of being entirely out of debt, record which
no other State can show.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28
Express.
nONY EXPRESS!
limited States Mail

UHEIeU SEdttS Mill Lille,
Connecting with the Passenger, Express, and
Mail Trains, on the Virginia Central Railroad,
will convey passengers. and deliver all packages
at any point 6etaceea Couingtom and Le,ois6urg,
with care and despatch. Address goods to care
of T. i. FEAMSTER
Covington, Va.
Agency for Lewisburg at Sydenstricker s.
Cameron's Drug Store
jan21-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

Jan 2o-1m* L. s. HOGSHEAD
-..- Road Commissioners.
T AND FOR SALE.-As executor of Da-
Ia vid Brand ST., deceased and by virtue 81
decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta cour>tv
rendered the 18th June, 1867, 1 will, On n.y.
Thursday, the 10th day Of February, 1853
upon the premises, offer for sale, by wav Of NH
lie auction, the tract of land devised Nv tho Ard
and 18th clauses of the will of said David Rrond
ST., lying on Christians Creek in the connt~ ~
Augusta, containing about II4 acres and ID u
joining the lands of Matthew Pilson and otbe au
This land is of excellent natural onaI;tv ba.
on it comfortable dwelling house and wo naS
make an excellent home for person of mod a,u
ate means. VI hiooer-
Va Terms made known on dav of sale
900 DAVID BLACKWOOD.
JanZo-tos Ex'or of d. Brand decd.
VAL.UABLE PROPERTY for Rent.
At the late residence of A. Harris. decd
on on; North River three miles East of Burke's
Mill, we offer tor rent, privately,
A MERCHANT MILL, FOUNDRY
AND BLACKSMITH SHOP.
r. The property is all in good order, being new.
II not rented privately, it will be offered public
~ on the first day of Apral neat, for one or more
years Persons can apply to
r. TURK, or
JAS. Ell. HARRIS,
jan 28-tds Agents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28
THE BANKRUPT ACT.

e5atn g., THE BANKRUPT ACT. s,,f, = s....e
Mr.. Thomas called up the resolution of Mr..
Allen, providing for the appointment of COM
mttee to memorabilia Congress for the extension
of the bankrupt act After discussion, the re-
solution was adopted, and committee appoint
ed to carry out its instructions, Of which Mr..
Allen was made chairman.
The resolution of Mr.. Robertson, of Nottoway,
in relation to the financial condition of the peo-
pie Of the State, with view to their relief, was
next taken up, when Mr.. r. explained briefly
and pointedy the motive which induced him to
offer it.
Before it was disposed Of however, the hour
for the order of the day arrived, when the con-
vention resumed the consideration of Mr..
Porter's amendment to the
BILL OF RIGHTS,
to wit:
THAT the right to vote, to hold office, and
act as juror, shall never be denied to any of the
male inhabitants of this State, being 81 years
of age and citizens of the United States, or in
any way abridged, except for participation in
rebellion or other crime, or for mental unsound-
ness and that any other civil or political right
which was enjoyed by any class of the people of
this State previous to the year 1861 shall never
abridged except for the causes above stated. y"
The further consideration Of the section was
postponed until the Committee on Elective
Franchise and Qualifications for Office make
their report.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention refused to reconsider the pre-
amble to the Bill of Rights as proposed by MIR.
Porter, in order that he might introduce an
amendment to the same.
THE REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
The report of the finance committee was next
taken up, and various amendments offered to
the first section, which prescribes the subjects
and mode of taxation.
The feature of the afternoon, however, was
the speech of Mr. Parr, white Radical, and a
true friend to the colored race, who told three
anecdotes, and threatens another speech to- NOR
row, when the galleries will be ''muchly'' anus
ed if he happens to be, as to day, in an anec'
dietary mood.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28
dealers in all kinds of

dealers IN all kinds Of
Groceries, Produce, Flour, Grain, &C.,
corner of Augusta street and Spring Lane,
Groom formerly occupied by Peck & Cushisg;l
will give their undivided attention to the eur-
chase and sale of Flour, GRAIN Seeds, and eoun-
try Propuce generally.
jan2S-3m
V AW-OFFICE FOR SALE.-On Friday
IL January 3lst, 1863, will offer for sale at
public auction to the highest bidder the LAW
OFFICE of Hartman & Bell, now occupied by
Echols, Bell s. Catlett.
Terms of Sale made known on day of SALE
Sale to take place at II O'clock a. NJ, in front
of the office
jan 28-1t H NJ BELL
Peck &s Cushinp AuctiOneers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

4- The Spectator having about as many sub
this place. it is to the interest of persons to adj
vertse in the Spectator and tits the duty of those
who advertise for others to advertise in that pa
per which has the largest circulation. It be-
istrators. executors. and all who are entrusted
with the interests of others to advertise in the
SPECTATOR, as it has much larger circula-
ton than any other paper published here.
va 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
many 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, 1868-01-28

color, to vote, hold office, or sit on juries-
Mr.. Porter stated that the section spoke for
itself. II + e
Mr.. Mclaughlin pressed for a decided and
unequivocal answer, when Mr.. P. admitted that
he did regard the section as giving colored per-
SONS the right to hold Office, vote and sit on ju-
ries.
Mr.. Mclaughlin then asked if the author of
the section (Mr. p intended that it should
cars, and other public conveyances. =
Mr.. Porter considered the question unfair,
and answered, after some hesitation and expla-
nation that if the expression political and
civil right embraces these privileges, then
they are entitled to them.
Pending the discussion of the section the con-
vention adjourned.
f4 THIRTY-FOURTH DAY.
FRIDAY Ian %
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

Those in want of Cheap Goods call early before
the cherished opportunity passes beyond your
grasp ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

q The subscribers offer for SALE, in lots to.
suit purchasers,
1000 Tons Of Double Refined Pcudrette
of the Lodi Manufacturing Co., made from the
night soil, blood, ofal and dead animals of New
York City, for which tie Co. have exclusive con-
tract. Price only
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS PER ToN,
Freight and Charges from New York added
Warranted by the Co. to be equal a0ei9ht for
market. The results On Corn, Cotton, Tobacco
and Grain have been astonishing the past season.
1t natures the crop from 10 days to two weeks
earlier, and doubles the crop. Pamphlets with
certificates of hundreds of well known planters
and farmers, and every information sent free to
any one applying by letter or otherwise to
HoOE u WEDDERBURN Alexandria, Va,
ALLISON s. ADDISON, Richmond, Va.
or to The Lodi Manufacturing company, n. Y.
ian o. DIN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28
NeaC Advertisements.
OUR ANNUAL CLOSING OUT Sale.
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
at Cost PricesI
Fine Beaver OVER COATS for less than c.

Fine Black Cloth Over Coats for less than their
original cost
Over Goats of every description for either men
----- or boys must be sold now
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

VENO all whom it may COncern,-This
Il is to certify that employed W. H. WOLFE
as my true and lawful Agent to carry on the
Mercantile Business for me at the Red Mills
Augusta county, Va.
Jan 27-3ts% J. F. WOLFE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

Also a fine assortment of BUSINESS SUITS
which will be sold for less than cost Also good
assortment of Common Clothing
These goods must be sold in order to make
room for the extensive stock of Spring and Sum-
Clothing, now being manufactured at our
Baltimore house.
90 BOOTS g. SHOES ~ 'lLSi
at reduced rates. Six cases of those fine heavy
kip boots only remain unsold. Call soon or loose
a bargain.
Also endless variety of Mems and Boys
HATS, at greatly reduced prices.
&a- Hoping the citizens of Augusta will avail
themselves of this opportunity to get
FIRST CLASS GOODS,
at low prices will call early and secure bargain
at s. MANDELBAUMS
Emporium of Fashion,
Under the Virginia Hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28
Tho Map of staunfon,

OiICuitIeu yTe6 from
The Potomac to Lynchburg and from
Manassas to Lewisburg.
Business men will see that this is an onnortu-
nifty not to be lost Secure a position for YOUR
Card-it wiu be there for gears; let the opportu-
nifty pass, 1T can neuer be recalled
A limited number of Cards received. This
map is to be circulated gratuitously from Har-
per's Ferry to Lynchburg and from Manassas
junction to Lewisburg, which will contain the
cards of large number of our business men
This map will be Autographed and gotten up in
the most accurate and best style, showing every
street. alley and house in the town. This map IS
to be posted at every public house in the region
of country mentioned above. Cards will be in
serted on this map for the sum of ten dollars
Persons who believe in advertising will avail
themselves of this new and eficieIt means of
bringing their business before the public
Citizens of Staunton, and others, can secure,
views oftheir residences, &c, by making early
application to
jan 28-tf GEO. NJ BAKER & CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

DOAD NOTICE I'm obedience to an or
10 der of the County Court of Augusta, May
18th, 1867, to re-alot hands to work public Roads,
| will proceed to make said assignments at the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28
Peck g. Cushing, Auctioneers.

NOR RENT-The STORE-ROOMS former
II ly occupied by Donovan s. OToole, under
the room which has heretofore been occupied by
Peck s. Cushing, are offered for rent on good
terms. Any one desiring to rent the above rooms
will call on Mrs BOLEN
Corner of Augusta street and Spring Lane.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

The Churchville Horse-Thief Detective Club
invite public attention to their operations, espe-
cially their REWARDS. The members of the
Club have been divided into Eight Squads of
Twelve men each with captain to each squad
The entire operations are under the supervision
of President, who, when horse has been sto-
len, may call out in pursuit, many squads as
he may deem necessary. The members are re-
CURED to keep descriptive list of all their hor-
ses and to brand them on the left shoulder with a
cross, consisting of two rs ~ an inch and half
In length, bisecting each other at right angles.
Standing rewards offered to persons not belong
ing to the CIu6: For the recovery of the stolen
horse and the capture and conviction of the thief
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; for the re-
covery of the horse alone in the county, $50;
out of it, $40 When horse is stolen, these re-
wards will be extensively advertised by means of
hand-bills and newspapers Communications in
tended for the club can be addressed either to
E. GEEDING, President
or j. H. HEIZER Secretary.
e Churchville, Augusta county, Va
II. S.-The Churchville Detective Horse-Thief
Club offer reward of $IOO for the arrest and
conviction Of the thief who stole the marc adver-
tised by j. B. Trimble.
E. GEEDING,
President of Club.
Only one Chance "a see,,d for business Men
PERMANENT ADVERTISEMENT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28
E. GEED1NG, President.
orJ. H. Heller, Secretary.
Churchville, Augusta county, Va.

Anly one Chance for Business Men
" TO SECURE A
PERMANENT ADVERTISEMENT
For only Ten Dollars!!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

Surveyors are requested to attend at the above
places and times, at 10 o'clock, A, NJ, and to
bring their old lists with them.
Jan 28-1m* Il. S. HOGSHEAD,
.a., Road Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-28

DOOKS! BOOKS !-Lippncott's Maga-
I'D zine for February The Lady's Book for
Lady who enjoyed the inequalities of the Gov
eminent for season. The Negro; What is his
chronological Status, &C., by Ariel.
ValenstneS.-Ana assortment of Valentines.
Jan2o- ROBT. COWAN
EOR sALE.-A light running four-seated,
Il FAMILY CARRIAGE,
at a low price. Apply to Capt j. II. WATERS.
jan20-3t
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EcDreSS.

If you wish to be posted in all the interesting
news, subscribe for the SPECTATOR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12
GIANT AND TIE PRESIDENT.

The correspondence between Gen. Grant and
the President, the conclusion Of which we pub
fish elsewhere, presents no now points. The
President repeats his assertion that he was
deceived, and rather coarsely infcrs that he was
tricked-that Grant tricked him--and that he
intended to do so all along. The Cabinet
officers, who are requested TO sustain the
Presidents narrative rs to what occurred at
Cabinet meeting, scarcely agree. Mr.. Welles
writes such a letter as Mr.. Justice Stareleigh
would have written had be been Secretary Of
the Navy. Mr.. McCulloch and Mr. Randall
unequiyocally indorse the President, although
Mr. Randall, much to our surprise, fails to
notice that Gen. Grant acted like "Ear and
"a sneak" as he is reported 10 have said
at the time. Mr. Seward makes guarded
reply. lie gives US tho interesting news
that the conversation twas respectful and
courteous on both Sides and, abiding
TO Mr.. Johnson's narrative, says: II did not
understand Gen. Grant as denying, nor as
explicitly admitting these statementsin the form
land full extent TO which you made them.r In
other words The Secretary does not commit
himself TO the Presidents story, but doubts il in
diplomatic way. The President concludes by
intmatiug that tho General is insubordipate
The Generals reply is brief, frank, and
soldierly. The charge Of INSTRUMENTATION he
utterly overthrows by showing that, while the
President gave him vague and meaningless
order intended 10 eniice him into an infraction
of law, the Postmaster and Secretary
of the Treasury directly and officially commu
nicated with the Secretary of War.
so ends this business. johnson comes out
of it as one willing TO wound, but yet afraid
! to strike, and recalls story which one Of luis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12

Respectable citizens. who believe III law and
order, will be interested in knowing that the
Democratic majority of the Committee on Cities
in the New-York Legislature have concluded
to remove pretty nearly all restriction upon
the liquor traffic in this State. They propose
to allow rum shops to keep open at all hours,
except brief portion of Sunday, and even
then travellers must not be interfered with.
BY traveller they mean any man able to walk
across the street for his tOddy. The license
is fixed at about the average assessment
annually levied by the Democratic party for
electioneering purposes but whether this is to
be in full satisfaction for party taxes we can
not say Our correspondent sarcastically re-
marks that "not even good character is re-
"quired" as qualification for liquor selling. A
self-evident proposition