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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

If not paid in advance, additions to the above
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per cent will be charged; if for months, 70 per
cent and if for II months, SO per cent.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

Modern science is literally making the des-
ert to blossom as the rose in the great desert
of Sahara In 1860 five artesian wells had
been opened, around which vegetation thrives
uxuriantly 10000 palm trees, and 1000 fruit
trees were planted, and two thriving villages
established At the depth of little over five
hundred feet an underground river or lake
was struck, and live fish have been thrown up,
showing that there is large body of water un-
derneath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

Regret not the golden age that is behind
There is one before, and it beckons you Its
rewards are not for the idle, but for the brave
hearts disciplined to toll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24
Farming Implements!
VXTHEAT DRHLLS--Latest Improx

VNTHEAT DRHLLS--Latest Improve
w MENT.-I am again offering the Bick-
ford and Huffman Celebrated Wheat Fertilizer,
and Seed Drill. An important Improvement has
brushes used in former drills and discharging
the wheat in continuous stream. This drill,
upon its introduction, took precedence of all 9TH
ers, which it has maintained to the present tt me
and is regarded by those who used it as having no
rival. Persons in want of drill are referred to
those who have this Drill in use.
PRICES.
s tube grain drill ,......... $500
8 tube grain drill, lOOOO
8 tube drill with guano and grass seed at
tachment, I40UU
9 tube drill with guano and grass seed at
tachment, loOOO
delivered in Staunton. Should the grass seed
sower not be wanted deduction of $40 will be
juiy14N GEO. E. PRICE.
DURKE'S IRON WORKS,
ID STAUNToN, VA
VIM. A. BURKE, ....................P Proprietor
NOTICE-Persons having Threshing Machines,
Reapers. Mowers, Drills, &C., needing repairs,
can have them done in the very best style and
workmanship, at Burke's Iron Works at short
notice keep constantly on hand repairs for all
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turer's prices have supply of sections for
the following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Mccormick f" g 6
ITn;on 6 {. g
also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshng Machines,
and
Bickford and Hutfmans Grain and Guano Drill
TERMS CASH. w. A. BURKE.
rs am still putting up the best LIVINGS-
june l6-tf VIM. A. BURKE.
DLOWS! PLOWS!!-I~N
i wish to call the attention of
farmers and the public to my ssRas'
LIVIN STON PLOWS-Nos. /, 3, 4, s, and
6; all of these numbers will fit the old Bradley
Castings In every way, made at or near Midway,
ROckbridge county. also make very superb
good one-horse in time for fall plowing-single
and double shovel plows of superior style.
Having carried on the Plow business in South
Western Virginia, for l6 successive years, and a
part of the time very extensively (my sales be-
ing three thousand plows per Year,, but having
met with misfortune my operations at present
will be somewhat limited. But if / cannot re-
gain my fortune I am determined TO secure
reputation for making the best plows, and of deal
the plow my study, and can make and fit up any
kind of patterns and would refer to Mr. w. A.
Burkes as specimens having fitted up all his pat
terms and stocked all his pows which have given
general satisfaction and by close attention to my
business hope to merit portion of your patron
age. Shop-adoning StauntOn nursery imme-
diately on Va G. r. E. All repairing done in
the very best manner and with dispatch. Cast
ings, Lumber and Produce taken in exchange
Orders addressed to w. ] KELLER, Staun-
ton, will receive prompt attention.
You will find all of these Plows for sale at
BAKER BROS, near Rail Road Depot.
may 26-1yr
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Real Estate Age2lcU.

Real Estate agency.
ALEX. Fl. H. STUART. ORLANDO SMITH.
R. D. LILLEY. THOS. c. ELDER.
GTUART, EELLEX a CO.,
Real Estate Agents,
STAUNTON, VA,
Offer their services for the sale of Real Estate of
every description, in all parts of Virginia, espe-
cially in the Valley and Piedmont Districts.
We wish only the control Of such lands as
owners are really desirons of selling at fair pri-
ces.
@a- We make no charge for advertising or
howing lands unless sale be effected.
aug4-tf
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Carlyle says that each man carries under his
hat a private theatre wherein a greater dra-
ma than ever is performed on the mimic stage
is acted, beginning and ending in eternity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24
EVTW. CHAPMAN, Id. ID. S., &
HLA - CHA II n TON X O

Office, at his old stand, South side of Main St
With fifteen years experience in his profession,
feels warranted in saving that all operations are
done in the most skillful manner and warranted
to compete with any done in the cities or else
where Teeth mounted on gold, silver and vuI-
canite. Nitrous Oxide, Gas and Chloroform ao-
,o;n;Stared when desired. sep8-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

GROCERIES AND PRODUCE,
all kinds of best Family Groceries,
large and we'll selected Stock
NOW IN STORE.
The attention of the Farmers and Citizen!
generally, is called to our Present
Stock of fGroceries, viz:
SUGARS-of all Grades and Qualities.
COFFEES-f Lowest Quality to highest
SYRUPS AND MOLASSES,
Prime Lot
A Prime Lot of SOLE LEATHER,
white and Red,
COTTON CLOTHS Brands,
LIVERPOOL SALT, large lot on hand
large we'll filled sacks.
COTTON YARNS-Best Brands.
We are paying the highest cash prices fol
FLOUR, "a
GRAIN,
SEED.
BACON,
BUTTER,
LARD,
EGGS,
POTATOES,
and country Produce generally.
We desire all who wish to sell or buy to call
and see US.
RICHARDSON & WHEAT,
Cor. Main and Augusta Streets,
Staunton, Va.
Oct 10
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RR. A. NJ. KENKEL. Staunton, Va,

TAR. A. M. HEN Ell; Staunt9n, Va.'
- formerly of New Market Va,l
Respectfully offers his services to the public, IN
ali the branches of the Medical Profession-spe-
cial attention paid to Surgery.
May be found at his office at all hours, unless
professionally engaged.
All calls promptly attended to, both day and
night in the country as well as in the town.
Office-on Bruce's corner, up stairs Entrance
on Augusta street. doors from corner.
aug4-6m
RR. =. M. FULTZ. Graduate of Jefferson
bP Medical College, Philadelphia, offers his
services to the citizens OF Staunton and vicinity.
Office-opposite Virginia Hotel.
aug 4-6m
Town papers copy 3t
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Staunton gpettator.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING BY
Richard NIauzy % 90.
POSTPONED Payments.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Advance Payments.

For yr, So in Currency Or equivalent Specie.
mo-, 1.05, " :,
mo-, LOO,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24
Groceries and Produce.

WE have constantly on hand a choice lot of
w FAMILY SUPPLIES, consisting of
choice white wheat family Flour,
Teas, Coffees and Sugars of all grades,
Sugar cured and country hams,
Sweet and Irish Potatoes,
Fresh bolted meal,
Fresh ground buckwheat
Spices of all kinds, cheese crackers, &c.
Also good lot of wooden ware and prime
lot of Marshall Salt.'
We have also in store a good assortment of
Tobacco, which we offer at factory prices, and to
which we call the especial attention of country
merchants.
Country produce bought and sold for cash.
III. KERR s. BRO.
General Produce Merchants,
Old Burwell Building,
nov10-tf Staunton, Virginia.
4 Tu1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-24

Pure Cider Vinegar
in store and for sale by
A. G. POINTS.
WHITE BEANS
Wanted by
A. G.. POINTS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-30

A TURBULENT BoDY.-The British House
of Peers is as turbulent an assemblage as
our House of Representatives. On recent
occasion, during debate on one of the fea-
lures of the reform bill, noble Lords hurled
charges of deception, misrepresentation, and
the like, at each others heads with free
hand. Earl Russell and the Liberals de-
clared that the Tory ministers In the Peers,
by re0pening questions in regard to the
boundaries of certain parliamentary dis
tricts which Disraeli, the premier, after
long struggle in the Commons, had agreed
upon, were guilty of bad faith and there
upon they took up their hats and walked
out of the house. The next day all London
was in commotion, for nothing Of this kind
had been done since Charles James Fox and
his followers, about the dawn of the present
century, during the rule of William Pitt,
absented themselves from the House of Com
mons for three or four years, leaving only
half dozen of their sharp coadJutors be-
hind to watch and worry the Tory ministry,
Russell and his supporters were absent only
one sitting. Having in the mean time re-
ceived an intimation that the ministers in
the Lords were going to withdraw their
amendments, they returned to their seats,
when, after sharp lecture from Earls
Malmesbary and Derby on the indecorous
conduct of the recusant Lords, to which
Russell as tartly replied, they backed
square out of their obnoxious programme.
Ne1o York Sun. .
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CINCINNATI, July 2s.-Flour steady and
unchanged. Corn quiet at ss8soc. Mess
pork firm at $3.50. Bacon firm and higher.
shoulders, &c.,; clear sides, lCHc. Lard,
19c.
ST.. LOUIS, July 29.-Flour firm; euper-
fine, S6.75@$7. Corn advancing, Provi-
sions steady and quiet. Mess pork, s29.
Bacon-shoulders, l224@13c.: clear sides,
lie. Lard, l719Glsc. Whiskey steady
WILMINGTON, N. c., July 29.-spirita
turpentine firm ct 4Oc. Rosins-Lower
grades weaker; pale, 81; No. !, $3.50
$3.75; strained, s2.lO. Tar advanced to
S2.45.
CHARLESTON, July 29.-Cotton dull; nc
sales middlings nominal at 28c.,; receipts,
40 bales exports, coastwise, 2Sl bales.
AUGUSTA, July. 29.--Cotton dull but
steady sales, so bales; middlings, 29c.
SAVANNAH, July 29.-Cotton dull; NO
sales; middlings, nominally 2Sb@29c.
receipts, LOG bales. 80 >'---H4
! MOBILE, July 29.-Cotton--Nothing done
receipts, IL bales. as gra., -fs ~ r.a
New ORLEANS, July 29.-Cotton dull and
irregular middlings, 1880; no sales; re-
ceipts, IL bales. Sugar and molasses nomi-
nally unchanged.
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How A SETTLEMENT OUTGREw LAWYER.
A pettifogging lawyer and manager in a
new settlement in Wisconsin gave q mis-
sionary of the American Sunday School
Union the following account of q Sunday
school:
&c organized the first Sunday school in
this county, and ran it myself one season.
We came in here early, all Americans. We
wanted to draw in decent, industrious fami-
lies, and to keep out all foreigners and row.
dies. So said: "A Sunday school will
attract the folks we want, and keep others
out. 1t will be the best and the cheapest
way to blow for the settlement There was
not one of us that pretended to have one
grain of piety so they pitched on me to
carry out the plan. l did SO, and sent to
your Society and got a library, and ran the
school all summer. 1t did the blowing for
us splendidly. Before summer was ended,
some Christian families came in; and as
they had better stock of piety, Igave over
the Sunday school to their hands. 1t was q
grand thing forus. There wasn't foreigner
of any sort that ever stayed in the settle
ment more than one night. We secured q
good American and moral settlement. In
fact, it got to be so pious that I couldn't
live there myself"
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TELEGRA.PHIC NEWS
From washington.

WAsHINGToS, July 29.-Some twenty
five Radical members of Congress had
private meeting last night. A member OF
General Grants staff was present, and said
the President was weakening under the ap-
prehension of impeachment in September,
and would not remove Rollins, Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue. The opinion
WAS expressed that under yesterdays order
from the War Department the southern
States would undoubtedly 60 Democratic.
The removal of the President, rs far as those
present could go, was determined upon.
The prospect looked gloomy, most OF the
members said, but the election of Grant
was regarded as patriotic necessity, and
must be achieved.
{: Secretary McCulloch has issued circu-
lar stating that parties desiring to ex-
change 1905 due July Is, instant, for
5-2O's must mail or express them to him
on or before August lst.
Secretary Seward and Acknowledgement
Eyarts have gone to New York Oh week
absence. "
The Speaker of the House appointed
Messrs. Poland, Beck, and Butler com
mittee to visit Prince Edwards island and
report on the propriety of reciprocity
treaty.
Secretary McCulloch apprehends mischief
from the new tax bill, and the most strln-
gent regulations for carrying it out are
being prepared.
Messrs. Foote and Cox, Commissioners of
Pensions and Patents, have been installed.
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OUTRAGE IN MONoNGALIA COUNTY, WEST
VIRGISIA.-We are informed that on Sab
bath, July the 10Th instant, q party of the
rebel Democracy in Clay township, in this
county, went to church on Days run,
where congregation was assembled and
engaged in religious worship, and, after
stripping themselves of their outer clothing,
burst open the door and cursed all Union
men and soldiers who were there, and
dared and defed them to come out and en-
gage in conflict. They were all armed,
and swore that they were prepared to fight
for the Southern Confederacy. They wore
the rebel badge of red, white, and red, and
declared that it was the badge of their prin-
ciples. They carried their demonstration
so far that the minister, the Rev. j. B. Hen
derson, was compelled to discontinue the
services, and with part of the congrega-
ton retired to the woods and concluded the
meeting.
The rebels asserted that they intended to
carry out their purposes OF wearing rebel
badges, and that they could have two regi-
ments of armed men on short notice to as
sist them.
We learn that there are two lodges of Ku-
klux, or other secret societies, organized
under the auspices of the rebel Democracy
Of this county, which meet regularly at the
place where this affair occurred. This is
the legitimate fruit of the teachings Of
such convocations as met at Barracksville,
in Marion county, on the 4th of July, and
of such teachings as that the Union soldiers
are murderers. Indeed, it was openly
charged by these rebels at this church that
the Union soldiers were horse-thicves and
murderers.- Aoryanto,cn Post, 25h.
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Domestic Markets.


New YORK, July 29.-Noon.-Gold,
1444. 5-2O's, '62, coupons, steady at
1l4%. Virginia 6's, new, SIS asked. Ten
nessee 6's, 67h new, 66I.
Flour unchanged. Wheat steady. Corn
firm. Mess pork q shade frmer at S2S@
SOL. Lard quiet. Cotton rather more
steady uplands, 29hc. Turpentine steady
at 54055c. Rosin quiet; common, $3.50 !;
strained, s2.S715. Freights dull.
acknowledgements steady. Tennes-
see 6's, 671aa; new, 651a. North Carolina
6's, 721I. Georgia rs, S24. Money very
easy call loans, per cent, and business
dull. Sterling dull at llO4. Gold strong
and excited ct IA. Stocks strong and
higher. Southern bonds active. .4..
Cotton opened frmer with fair demand,
and closed quiet and dropping sales 1880
bales at 291s930c. Flour-State and west
ern quite firm; superfne State, $3.50
$3.50; southern unchanged. Wheat quiet
and firm new Georgia white, $3.50; new
Georgia red, $3.50. Corn opened steady
and closed dull; western mixed, Sl.o5@
$l.llb. Oats nc. lower. Mess pork,
S28. 25g$2S.5O. Lard a shade frmer /;
kettle, lS@l8Ac. Whiskey active and
frmer. Rice dull Carolina, l0I@llc.
Sugar steady. Coffee quiet and firm. Mo
lasses dull and heavy. Turpentine, 44@
445c. Resin, s2.95@s7.50. Wool less
active Texas, 2S@3lc. Freights steady.
BALTIMORE, July 29.-Cotton quiet and
steady at 29c. Flour active and very firm
prices unchanged. Wheat firm with small
receipts; red, $2.35@$2.45. Corn active
white, sl.s2. Oats firm at S59s2c. Mess
pork active at $3.50. Bacon active and
advancing; shoulders, l44@l41ac.; rib
sides, l6LQl7c. Lard firm at lSc.
Virginia 6's, old, inscribed, 45%@46
coupons, old, 55114 new, 81. North Caro-
lima S., ex-coupons, 72N.
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VIRGINIA POSTAL AFFAIRs.-A new office
is established at Edith, Shenandoah county,
Va, and Hiram NJ. Harmon appointed post
master. VIII receive special regular sup
plies from Edinburgh. 80
Office at Williamsville, Bath county, is re-
established, and Joseph NJ. Burns appointed
postmaster. Discontinued; Offices at Ly-
ellis store, Richmond county, and Long
wood, Rockbridge county.
ppotntmentS. Watson Perry postmaster
at Buckton, Warren county, Va, uice j. I.
Coleman, failed to bond Haywood Prince
postmaster at Bellevue, Bedford county,
Va, uice J. N. Tanner, resigned; q. c,
Hall postmaster at Beaver Dam Depot, Han
over county, Va, DICE Herbert Graves,
failed to renew bond. -.
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france. That all personal liberty is not

france. That all personal liberty is not
invaded is perhaps due to the fact that the
military commander is a gallant soldier,
who is ashamed to be the turnkey of no
BILE Commonwealth, and be the instrument
of such despotism over n free people.
All this has been done in Virginia in the
face of facts which estop the Federal Go
vernment to deny the loyalty and legiti-
macy of our whole State Government.
No State, North OF South, is, therefore,
safe from the usurpation which has thus
shamefully Frustrated the Constitution and
Government of Virginia, and offers now to
the vote of the people q Constitution
STEPPED in the horrors of Acknowledgement
of white men, Of enfranchisement of ne
groes, of prescription of the best from
Office, juries, and suffrage, of test oaths, and
of taxation Of property, unchecked by its
representation, by those who pay next to
nothing, and are to consume all that is ex-
acted.
Unless the spirit Of liberty in the land
is extinct this Radical power will be extir-
pated and constitutional principles will be
restored under the impulse of that great
party of the people which has nominated
Seymour and Blair. The hopes of freedom
are bound up in their election-of tyranny
in that of Grant and Colfax.
Everybody knows what Maryland will do.
Her voice, once stihed, now free, will utter
no uncertain sound. But let her sons so
labor that her influence may felt through
out the great army of liberty-loVing men in
their march to victory over the enemies Of
that Constitution which is the soul Of the
.Union-without which the Union is dead
carcass, on which vultures may prey-but
shame to the friends of civilization and
constitutional freedom throughout the
world.
May God, the defender of right and JUS
tice, maintain our cause, and restore such
an union of States under the Constitution
of our fathers as will command the love
and veneration of all good and true men in
the North and in the South, and from ocean
to ocean, Yours truly,
J. R. TUCKER.
II. ClaY Ddllqm, ESQ.
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THE SOUTHERN LEGISLATURES
ALABAMA.

ALABAMA.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, July 29.-The SEN
ate spent yesterday and to-day discussing a
bill to punish and prevent Kuklux Khan
ism.
In the House, the extreme men are try
ing to bring up the common carrier bill.
The subject is before q caucus, and will be
acted on in day or two. .-.- ~,
The disability question and the election
of Presidential electors will likely be acted
on in caucus tonight.
SOUTH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF CHIEF
JUSTICE. g.... -.-.
COLUMBIA, S. c., July 29.-Franklin
J. Moses, father of the Speaker of the
House, was elected chief justice to-day
over D.. 7. Corbin, United States district
attorney of Charleston. Moses has never
before affiliated with the Republicans, and
the party say they have been sold out. One
disguised Radical voted for Wade Hampton
two or three times, and several others
voted for Democrats. There ID much ex-
element over this election, and no good
feeling. The schism in the Radical party
is becoming more marked. The election OF
the two associate justices takes place to-
morrow.
GEORGIA - ELECTION OF UNITED STATES
SENATOR'S.
ATLANTA, Ga, July 29.-Joshua Hill
for the long term) and Fl. V.M. Miller flor
the short term) were chosen United States
senators to-day by the following votes :
Hill, 10 to "a for Joe Brown Miller, ll9
to 10 for Foster Blodgett. The announce
ment was received with cheers, and there
was so much confusion in the galleries and
Hobbies that they were ordered to be
al
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RADICAL VITA Democratic exchange
saws that Blair's letter "rings like
trumpet" To most. people it sounds Like
one horn too many. 80 -
A contemporary says Of the Democratic
ticket that it "wont hold water" This
may be regarded as severe cast at Frank
Blair. ....,
"Blair," said cautious but incorriglole
Democrat the other day, :" is good as far as
he goes, but he goes too far" -,
It is EMP and tuck" between the New
York World and La Crosse Democrat, but
the dog is still ga leetle ahead"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-30

AMERICAN CITIZENS BIIL.--Thc
.u:r~ Is the bill concerning the rights
'", ,,orican citizens in foreign States as
landed and passed by the Senate:
S", whereas the right Of cxpatriation is n
,.,.I and inherent right of all people,
',,":'',,cnsahlc 20 the enjoyment of the rights
'' ~, liberty, and the pursuit of happi-
"' ,',' and whereas in its recognition Of this
,%,,;,Io this Government has freely re-
"t"3 rmicrants from all nations, and
,", ,,j them with the rights of citizenship :;
'' u rhrreas il is claimed that such Ameri-
a'' ~;,i7sps. with their descendants, are
' ,'%;ar,s Of foreign States, owing allegiance
ne Governments thereof; and whereas
= ncccssary to the maintenance Of public
" , ~ tha; The claim of foreign allegiance
S.if he promptly and finally disayowed !;
therefore -,
49,, instruction, opinion, or decision Of
.,,. officer of this Government which de-
.',s. restricts, impairs, or questions the
':,bt Of cxpatriation is hereby declare d
....,,nsistcnt with the fundamental princi-
,,,s Of this Government.
J.. Srr7IoN 2. That all naturalized citi-
-,.r. Of the United States, while in foreign
,.o,cs. shall be entitled to and shall re-
..,iyr from this Government the same pro-
,a,tion Of person and property that is ac-
r,r,lcd to native-born citizens in like situa-
lions and circumstances.
"SrcTloN 3. That whenever it shall be
made known to the President that any citi-
,.n Of the United States has been unjustly
derived OF liberty by or under the autho-
,.;y OF foreign Government, it shall be the
irty Cf the President forthwith to demand
e that Government the reasons for such irn-
prisoument and il it appears to be unlaw-
n! and in violation Of the rights of Amel'i-
can citizenship, the President shall forth
with demand the release Of such person
and if the release so demanded is unrea-
.,nably delayed or refused, it shall be the
duty Of the President to use such mea ms,
no, amounting to acts of war, as he may
link necessary and proper to obtain and
eject such release, and all the facts and
,rocac6inrS relative thereto shall, rs soon as
ro.sible, he communicated by the President
10 Congress"