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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
Are you ready to have NEGRO COURTS,
which would bind out WHITE ORPHAN to
NEGRO MASTERS?
A Sensible Suggestion.

We heartily endorse the suggestion of the
Norfolk Tuagiaion that the Central Committee
of the Conservative party of Virginia Should
call upon Gen. Stoneman and request him to
issue an order authorizing the appointment at
every voting place in the State oftwo men from
each party to see that no frauds are perpetrat-
ed by either the one, or the other We have
the example of Mississippi before US. With
10000 negro majority she has voted down her
carpet bag constitution by IL 900 majority and
we have here $4,000 more white voters than
negro sufragans.
With such an example before us we must be
dead indeed if We do not unite in voting down
the pending constitution, and in order that our
votes may count let us see to it that inspectors
are at the polls Every county IN the State
should at once naenaoriazize General Stonenaan
on THIS subject In Georgia Meade gave the
same privilege we claim, of his own free will
and accord.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
Stand by to hold your own.

The thing we have been warning our friends
against for the last three months has come to
pass The election in Virginia has been order
ed by the House for the 18th, l4th and 18th of
August and the Senate will concur of course
Now let us show that we are white men,
Now let us show that we are worthy Of our
traditions Now let us show that we we're born
on the same soil which produced Washington,
and Jefferson, and Madison, and Monroe, and
Henry, and Lewis and Nelson, and Wythe,
and Lee, aud Stonewall jackson.
Let the local clubs consolidate their members;
let the local canvassers do their duty their
whole duty let the organization Of the white
men be completed; let every nerve be strained,
and in the conflict let US remember that Missis-
sippi with her 10000 negro majority has repu-
dated the carpet. bag constitution.
Fellow citizens come like men, and to man,
vote down the Constitution made by Bayne.
-NorfoM Nrginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
NeaC AdceTtjSe3
= 12eUUes AT COST!
GREAT BARGAINS.

GREAT BARGAINS.
intend making an entire change in my bust
ness in September next, and have rented the
building, now being fitted up for me, opposite
the Marble Yard I therefore offer my large and
select stock Of =.
DIP GOQDs
GROCERIES,, CROCKERY S GL4SsWARE
AT COST
consisting, in part, of
1000 yards Brown Cottons,
1900 yards Beached Cottons,
5000 yards Calicoes,
600 yards Black and Colored Alpacas r.
1900 yards Carpet and Oil Cloth, AIT
1000 pairs Shoes,
Cloths and Cassimeres,
2 large assortment of
DRESS GOODS, NOTIONS 6 TRIMMINGS.
Ny goods are first class and will compare with
any stock of goods in Staunton, and at prices
that cannot fail to please.
ne Call and examine goods and prices
july2l-tf NJ j. ACKERMAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
General Blair.

The candidate for the Vice~Presidency, says
the Norfolk Nrginian, is strong man and has
a clean record. He fought for the restoration
of the Union and when we furled our banners,
rich in such histories as no nation ever sur
passed, he came forward like brave and mag
unanimous man and said that the time had come
for peace and reunion. He announced these
sentiments at the very close of hostilities, and
while Carey and Logan, who at that time con-
Cured with him, have sold themselves to the
Radicals for official pottage he has stood firm
as a defender Of the constitution and friend
of the own-trodden and oppressed South
With such record he will be supported by our
people without reserve. Indeed his late letter
impeaching the Infamous legislation of the
Rump, was so bold, so explicit, so clear and
manly in its denunciation of Radical misrule,
that no white man North, or South can fail to
give his cordial adhesion to the cause of which
Blair is one of the opponents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

This is WHITE MANS Government,
made by White Men. for White Men and their
posterity FOREVER Down with the Niger
Payment of the National Debt--(ifi it is ever
paid lin Greenbacks.s A currency that is
good for Working Men, Farmers, Mechanics,
Artisans and Editors, is good enough for Yam
kee Shoddyocrats Down with the Bondhold-
ers "a 81
Subordination of the Military to the Civil
Authorities. Down with Satraps
Equal Taxation and the rightful representa-
Revolution must be met by Counter-Revolu-
tion-Force by Force-V Violence by Violence
and Usurpatien should be overthrow, if needs
be, by the Bayonet!
Down with Test Oaths and Registration !
N.Ue la RepubIaueI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

ELECTIONS TO CONE OFF.-Prior to the
Presidential election, State elections will be
held in eleven States, as fellows: In Ken
lucky on the Sd Of August; in Tennessee on
the 9th; in Vermont on the lst of September
In California on the Cd; in Maine on the l4th !;
in Nebraska on the 9th of October in Penn
sylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa on the 18th,
and in West Virginia on the odd
The third Of November, the day of the Pres
idential election, is also the day for holding
State elections in Massachusetts,, New York,
New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Illinois,
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri,
Kansas, and Nevada.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
REGISTER AND VOTE AGAINST THE
CONSTITUTION.
Awake Arise! or be Forever Fallen! :"

AWdkc ATISS! VI Ho xOTcfcI allcu
Our friend JAS Barron Hope, of the Norfolk
Ergiaian, properly appreciates the crisis, and
speaks truly, energetically and periodically
He says, I'VE stand face to face with the hideous
problem of Negro .sApramacy We must look
at it fairly and without winking. We must
realize that
"Nows the day and now's the hour
for US to assert our ancient renown, or sink into
condition whose subject misery no fancy can
depict
Every consideration of Interest, every sugges-
zion Of the instinct Of self preservation, every
inspiration Of honor, unite in calling upon us to
be true to ourselves and State in this grave
emergency.
Interest tells US that the new constitution
would be inaugurated by an expenditure equal
to one-third of our State debt; and in view of
this fact let every man of substance in the Com
monwealth ask himself aohere he is to get this
money to pay for a multitude Of scallawag,
carpet bag and negro officers
Where A. B. pays one dollar tax to the State
he would pay ten, direct and indirect, at the
least; and this would bankrupt our people,
The most sordid man in our midst must be
alive to this consideration, and, unless an idiot,
will resolve to vote down the constitution which
would impose upon him taxes too enormous to
be borne.
The instinct Of self preservation alone warns
US against the pending constitution mix
ed schools, negro equality in church and theatre,
railroad and steamboat negro magistrates, ne
gro police, negro administrators on estates and
negro guardians for white orphans.
There can be but one of two results-a war of
races or the absolute degradation of the white
race. If, then, you have a white skin and
manly temper turn out and vote down the in
famous constitution.
But, above all other impulses, the sentiment
of honor should impel the people of Virginia to
repudate this abominable instrument with one
voice.
Think Of it, fellow citizens You live on the
soil famous for the first AngloSaxon settlement
on this continent-the soil on which the final
victory of the Revolution was fought; the soil
rich in the blood Of Stonewall jackson and
thousands of unknown heroes the soil which
gave birth to the greatest men who have ever
adorned the history of our race and now, oh
Brothers shall we sink below the level of our
former slaves
BY the ashes of the illustrious dead and the
hopes of the living, we implore you to come for
ward and do your dutyt'
81
Do you wish to hand your name down to
uadying infamy, to be despised while living and
accuursed after death by all true men? Ifnot-
VOTE AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
Staunton.

Ten or twelve years ago Staunton was in
state of discord. Political and religious dis
sensions had invaded the business and even the
social circles. There was no harmony, no CO.
operation. At the outbreaking Of the war, the
people were drawn together. A new order of
things was instituted. This has been kept up
since the war. Once week, regularly, the
ministers of the various denominations meet
together for brotherly discourse and the ad-
vancement of benefcent measures. The con-
gregations have followed the Christian example
Of their pastors. Harmony is restored. Fam
lilies interchange visits. Business men cooper
ate: Every one has the good will Of the town
and of each other at heart. The choirs of the
different churches meet regularly and are taught
by master of music. Hence such church
music as you hear in no other town in the
State. Hence friendly, healthful spirit, which
pervades the very atmosphere. This is the
great secret of the prosperity and advancement
of Staunton while other towns are langushing.
Let us initiate Staunton, and we will share her
prosperity and her happiness. -Natire prgin-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
URGE ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO REG
lister AND VOTE AGAINST THE CON
STITUTION.

The Baltimore Gazette concludes az article
about the various watering places North and
South with the following in reference to the
Springs of the State:
'"The Virginia Springs will undoubtedly draw
the largest number from this city. Life in the
mountains is more real than at the fast water
ing places 10 the North, society is more genial,
one one is spending money in seotoa where it is
much needed, and. where much of it goes TO
the encouragement of distressed people, 1t
affords an opportunity, too, to Baltimoreans to
extend their intercourse with people whose
welfare they have at heart. and With whose
trials they sympathize."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
A special telegram to the Richmond Dir
patch, dated july 18th. saws:

"A special telegram to the Richmond Dr.
patch, dated July 18th, says:
The President veto message upon the south
ern electoral vote was submitted to the Cabinet
to-day and unanimously approved. Mr.. John
son, however, holds the document under adj
ylsement for revision, and may not send it to
Congress until Monday next
:, The President will also send message to
Congress suggesting certain amendments to
the Constitution, for submission to the people,
including, probably, mode of voting for Pres
dent and Vice president, United States Sena-
tor, the tenure of office of Judges of the Su-
preme Court, etc.
The movement for the formation of a third
party, seems to have died away from inactlon.
All parties opposed to the measures of the
Radicals and the election of Grant appear to
be reconciled to the nomination Of Mr.. Sey-
mour, and will give the latter their support
Such is not only the decision of politicians
here, but from information coming from lead
ing politicians elsewhere, such is likewise the
resolve in all other quarters of the country
The best-informed judgment is that Congress
will not adjourn until next Thursday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

BURNING OF THE PETERSBURG 1NpEx OF
FIcE.-We greatly regret to learn that the Of
fee of the Petersburg Index, one of the ablest
and truest papers in the entire South, was de-
stroyed by fire, between 2 and o'clock on
Monday morning The fire was the work Of an
incendiary, probably some vile radical who
hoped thus to get rid of an uncompromising and
influential enemy Of his party. There was only
partial insurance upon the material, and it is
estimated that the proprietors lose about $l0,-
900.
We are glad to learn that the disaster will
occasion but temporary suspension of the pa
per- and in few days its publication will be
resumed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
auction Sales.

Y The subscribers, acting under deed execu-
ted by B. Davis and wife, offer for sale that large
and desirable tract of land known rs the
I TURK PLACE"
1t lies On both sides of the Sotlth River, about
FIVE miles beloW Wsynesbaro aid adj oshs the 'o1a
Porterfeld tract. - !" =
This tract contains about $50 acres, one half
at which is equal in fertility and beauty to any
land In Augusta county, and the residue lies we'll
and is quite productive
If not sold privately before the 9Th day of Au-
gust, it will, on that day. be offered at public
auction, on accommodating terms. faI -la =
ALEX. q. II. STUART, I Tr.sto... ~
~ JOHN B. BALDWIN, 1rastees% aa
ap28-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

The MANASSAS MEMORIAL FESTIVAL
Judge Sinclair and others, committee on the
part of the gentlemen in the neighborhood Of
Manassas, who purpose holding a festival on
the 2lst and 22d Of July, in aid of the Memo
rial Association of that memorably historic To-
calty have extended an invitation to Mr.. FL.
Rives Pollard to deliver an address on the oc-
casion, on 1.-THE political condition of the eoun-
try" Mr.. Pollard has accepted the invitation.
Rich WHO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
VERY FERTILE LAND FOR SALE

' By virtue of a power of Attorney executed
to me by james T. Dixon, and for the purpose of
dlscharging all his liabilities, 1 will proceed on
the Both day of July at IL o'clock on the prem
ises TO sell at public auction to the highest bid
der, tract'ofa 32 acres 2 roods' and liz poles
owned BY said Dixon Said land lies On alid i
bounded by Middle RIVER about Il miles from
New hope and adjoins the lands of Jacob Hum
pert Jacob Miller's heirs, W. Crickenharger, j.
u q M. Cline. 1t is situated on the main road
leading from New Hope to Mt Sidney, and near
Hoy's Mill
The improvements consist of a new log dwell
ing house with brick chimney with four rooms,
we'll finished, and young orchard of selected
1rult The enclosures are new, and in good Or
der, and there is good spring near the house.
About 60 or 10 acres are cleared and more than
half OF the quanfiryis first auaiitt'of River loTe
ground. Theresdue of the tract is a heavy slate
land, well adapted to wheat and grass. The Vond
land is welltimbered. Mills, Schools and churches
convenient.
commodating, and made known on day of sale
,.., ALEX. III. III. STUART
je23tds. Atty in fact for J. P. DIXON.
THRUST SALE.-Under a trust deed Tciven
IL by John Gochenour and wife to J. H. Bats.
will proceed, on the premises, on l'. +. = :
ERLD4E THE aTST Day On
this mohth, to sell at Enblie sale, piece of land
containing 1S4 acres, with comfortable i'm
provements adjoining David Yount, Kennedy,
&C., in the county of Augusta.
TEnMs-Casts OF sale in hand, balance in equal
installments of six, twelve and eighteen months.
bearing interest," the purchaser to give bonds with
good personal security, and title to be retained as
further security. Acting as substituted trustee
will convey only such title as is vested in me
which is believed to be good.
july7-tds N. K. TROUT, Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

Remember that the vote on the constitution
is plain question of life and death with u.s.
Turn ont and meet it like men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
REGISTER AND VOTE AGAINST THE


Let every Conservative see to it that his
name is registered when the list is re-opened,
and then let him see that no friend or neighbor
neglects this vital duty. Encourage the doubt
full and confer with the sanguine. Eternal Wig
lance is the price Of liberty. Then be vigi-
liant. active and watehful, and the sqaIlawag
constitution will be voted down by an oyer
whelming majority.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
REGISTER AND VOTE AGAINST THE
CONSTITUTION.

Let us throw old party traditions, old party
animosities, old party memories, old party az
iinities from our minds. and stand like High
landers, shoulder to shoulder, in the last great
battle for our rights and liberties The man
who is not for US in this conflict is against us,
and must consent to have himself written down
scallaWag or carpet Dagger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

AS we earnestly urged OUR oitizens, during
the Convention canvass. to register and cote
against the Conuention, so we now call upon
them with increased emphasis to REGISTER
AND VOTE AGAINST THE SCALA
WAC CONSTITUTION. That election, now
near at hand, will decide the fate of this State
The man who shall fail to do his duty then
will regret it all the days of his miserable life
These are words Of truth and soherness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

APPROPRIATION TO THE D. D. AND BLIND
INSTITUTION. are pleased to learn that
upon the recommendation Of Colonel Simons,
the General Commanding First Military Dis
trict has directed the Auditor of Public Ac-
counts to advance $4,000 On the next quarter
for the support of the institution of the Deaf,
Dumb and Blind az Staunton Asylum. This In
stitution, in consequence of the large increase
Of these unfortunates, has expended the $685.
900 appropriated by the last Legislature, when
the whole number of inmates consisted of So
The number Of patients now reaches 125.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
OF RICHMOND CITY

Remember the 18th, 18th, and 18th Of Au-
gust have been named by the House for the
election in Virginia. Let the State blaze with
the eloquence of our orators and resound with
the tramp of our working friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
VXTISE BROTHERS.,
wv Commission Merchants.

w COMMISSION MeFChAntS.
1904 Cary Street, Richmond, Va,
Solicit consgnments Of Leaf Tobacco, Grain,
Flour, Hay, and Country Produce Generally. !
We have full supply of GRAIN RAGS:
Our best personal attention is given to all sales
for which prompt REMIT tpces are made in any
Thankful to our friends for their past confidence
we hope this season to merit in every way con-
tinuance Of their patronage.
ttH REFERENCES: l-.
Gen. Henry A. WISE Richmond, Va. sltt,..
Jos. r. Anderson 81 Co., =" ="
Haxall. Crenshaw s. Co, g 6
J. B. Morton, Cashier National Bank of Va.
july2l-2m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

SEE THAT ALL YOUR NEIGHBORS
REGISTER AND VOTE AGAINST The
CONSTITUTION.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
Eastern Lunatic Asylum.

We are happy to learn that the Eastern Lu-
matte ASYLUM is again becoming what it was IN
the day of the lamented Gait The manage |
ment of this Institution, if we remember right |
", caused one or more investigations to be
made by committees Of the last Legislature OF
Virginia, which terminated in the removal OF
the entire Board of Directors by Gov. Pier
pont, who requested the military authorities to
take charge of the Institution.
General Schofeld appointed, last January, a
mixed Board of military and civil gentlemen;
who appear, since they assumed charge, to
have been actuated only by desire to do JUS
tee to the State, and not to the unfortunate IN
mates of the Institution. They elected an en-
tire new set of officers, who, we are gratlfied to
fnd are all native Virginians and we are hap
by to learn that in these elections, no political
or personal consideration actuated the Board.
The present superintendent, Dir. A. II. Petl-
colas, though personally unknown, save to
single member of the Board, was unanimously
elected, and the Institution placed under his
management The result has proven the WIS
dom of the reelection; for late visitor states
that the neat and clearly appearance OF the
place reminds him Of the days Of Gait. The
walks have been again shelled-the building
painted-the patients neatly dressed, and the
diet improved in quantity and quality. The
Gas house and laundry, SO long abandoned, will
soon be in operation and bowling alley and
billiard room will be added for the amusement
of the patients The drainage, which has been
neglected for many years, will be commenced
as soon as the funds will permit. There has
been no extra appropriation for repairs the
improvements, being carried on entirely by the
usual annual appropriation for the support OF
the Institution. DIR. Peticolas, we learn, has
been ordered by the Board Of Directors to visit
Staunton, and consult with DIR. Striking upon
various points of management and discipline.
We sincerely hope that no political or parti-
zan spirit, will again be brought to bear against
this useful Institution, to the detriment of the
poor unfortunates to whom the State has ever
acted with proper generosity. mol
Our own Institution which has acquired an
enviable reputation under the management OF
its present faithful and efficient officers, is a
striking example of the advantages which re-
suit from looking to capacity and merit apart
from all political considerations, in making ap-
pointments to Office. q"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

Horatio Seymour has no entanging alliances
at Washington. IF he is elected he will go in
to the Office free from those obligations which
official life at the seat of Government always
impose upon successful candidates for the Pres
idency. He will be the peoples President
not the office holders -and administer the
Government for the benefit Of the people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

Vote against the Constitution because it
forces negro equality in the MILITIA, in the
JURY BOX, in HOTELS, on RAILROADS,
and in CHURCHES. Z.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
GALE OF No. lLAND
~ M and Persona
PECK & GUSHING, Auctioneers,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. coDy

y nlF and Personal Property.
As executors of Daniel Wilson, dec d. we will
sell at public sale, on the premises, on Wednes-
day, the 5th day of August next, that most desir-
able tract of land left by the decedent and known
as the Homie kirhle containing about I93 acres
ontke EatRersbllqg road, seyeH failes Ath Stdfs.t
ton and two from Swopefs Depot The soils ofsG:
perior quality, in high state of cultivation, prc-
ducing all kinds of grains and grasses, is well
watered and has first rate meadow. The i'm
provements are commodious brick mansion,
large barn, double stables spacious corn crib and
other out buildings. 1t is convenient to Churches
Schools, and market, and take it altogether the
estate is not equaled by any in the county also
head work horses, 2 colts ii good mich cows,
Durham bull, II head fine two year old cattle,
lot of gear!ings and . lot of Spring, calves, ii
hogs, 30 head of sheep, II lambs, L MoCormicsi
reaper, a large collection of farming implements;
wagons &C. Near 1000 bushels of wheat, ,quatti-
y Of SatS and re- corn IN the ground ana ha
FERNS made kAQWp On day pfssls. '''"'
f/ y. Il. HAMILTON, E,as
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
je30-ts DANIEL WILSON decd b..
VENRACT OF So La ACRES OF LAND

Tor sale.
On behalf of Mrs. Janetta McComb, widow
and devisee of James McComb, decd, offer for
sale tract of 551 acres of land of which said
James MeColnb died seized. Said land lies il the
fork between, Mill Creek and Christians Creek"
near Barterbro9k, and adjoins the lands of WA
MoComh and David V. Gilkerson and Others,
II not sold in the mean time privately, 1t will
July
large part of. the land is bottom, of good
quality most of the tract is cleared and enclosed
This tract will make a snug home tor a person
of limited means
Terms of sale, 800 in hand, and the balance in
o, II and IS months, with interest from day of
SAFE. Rsnas ana aRproYeea sssesritE EesuiTea.
je30tds for ]. Nc Comb
70 The above land will be sold at auction at
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

Do you wish to render thousands of our best
men Ineligible not only as voters, but also as
jurors? IF not-VOTE AGAINST THE
CONSTITUTION.