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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

ON Saturday last. we received the following
special telegram which was issued on that day
WASHINGTON CITY,
April Is, 1868. J
Editors Spectator.
The President has nominated General Scho-
field for Secretary of War General Grant is in
favor of his confirmation.
An attempt by Fenian to assasslnate Prince
Alfred in Australia was made. 1t is thought
the Prince may recover. The fenlan was ar
rested. OlDNEf'
LATER
london dispatches dated Saturday evening
Give fuller accounts of the attempted assasslna-
tion of Prince Alfred, which occurred at Sidney,
Australia. A Fenian, named Farrell, shot the
Prince in the back on the 18th inst The sur
reons extracted the ball on the 18th. He is
recovering slowly, and has been sent home
The dastardly act has created the greatest IN
dignation throughout the British Empire, and
is the principal topic of conversation.
The following special telegram was received
at 10 o'clock, last night: u,o-
Tn the Impeachment Court Thad. Stevens
read his printed speech, but becoming exhaust
cd. Butler finished reading it for him: Evarts
will commence his speech tomorrow, TUESDAY.
and will conclude on Wednesday: AS otanper-
~ is convalescent, he will probably be able To
deliver the speech he has prepared. Bingham
will wind up with a flourish OF trumpets 1or tne
impeachers Edmunds and Howard tried to
have an order adopted allowing ottlcial reporters
to he nresent at the secret consultations IN sum
ming up the case, and limiting debates on each
article, but it was voted down, and postponed
until the argument shall be concluded.
Should the above pass, the final vote may not
be taken for several weeks yet: sumner De
coming alarmed at the result of Edmond order,
asked that the following rules introduced ny
him on Saturday be postponed until Edmond
order shall come up again:
Rule 23d That in taking votes OF the Senate
on the articles ofimpeachment. presiding othceI
shall call each Senator by name, How say you
guilty or not guilty as charged specifying the
article. Each Senator when question Is SO put
to him shall rise in his seat, and answer guilty
or mot guilty"
Rule Oath provides that the Senate at close
of voting. shall at once proceed to pronounce
the verdict, and if found guilty, the Chief JUS
tice shall thereupon pronounce Judgment OF re-
moval.
The impression is gaining ground that the
chances for acauitta are improving. General
Napier stormed Magdala, in Abyssinia, on the
10Th inst, and captured two sons OF king The
odorus and his whole army. The British sol
diers confscated four solid gold crowns, and an
immense quantity of jewelry. The British cap
tives were set at liberty The British forces
will return home Immediately SIDNEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28
The True Issue..No Compromise.

The issue in this canvass is not whether the
negro shall be the equal of the white man in the
government, but whether the negro shall be the
superior of the white man, for if the constitu-
ton be ratified, not only the best portion of the
whites will be disfranchised whilst every male
negro twenty-one years old will be enfranchised,
but the whites will be, almest to man, dis
qualified from holding Office, whist nearly every
negro will be qualified, under the constitution,
to do so. The necessary result will be that the
government will be almost exclusively in the
hands Of the negroes-they will hold the offices
of every character in every county in the State.
In the language of the Charlottesville Chronicle,
III this does not draw the line finally between
the races in Virginia, we do not know how lines
are drawn. The whole history of the Conven-
ton, the conduct of the negroes with reference
to mixed public schools, the attempt TO exclude
the whites altogether from the government, ell
show that there is no compromise, and can be
no compromise, on this question Of races We
have got to meet the issue, whether We want to
meet it or not We are pushed against the
wall, and must resist
The end of it all is obvious to any one who
will look. This thing means that there is not
to be any halfway settlement of this question.
The negroes have burned their ships behind
them. 1t is victory or ruin-and it will be the
latter, whether they are victorious or not. Do
the negroes suppose that the white people are
going to submit to this sort of spirit? Do6they
think that our strength is altogether gomez
Why, We are now walked up, and we are going
to rule this State
We have done coquetting with the negroes.
There is no use in saying one word more. Both
sides are stripped for the fight. The plank is
too narrow to hold us both-one must get off. +"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28
D. A. Stofer

Tn the Circuit Court of Pocahontas county
D. A. Stofer has recently been convicted o.
perjury in taking the Attorneys oath, and sen
teneed to pay $25, and be confined in Jail fol
twelve months For security he was sent to
Lewisburg to be confined 10 the jal! of that
place. He publishes card in the 94evisbure
papers expressing the hope that public opinion
may be stayed ill he can publish statement
of the case, when the public will be enabled to
judge between bin and others and determine
who is the criminal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28


THE Lynchburg Republican says of the Con
stitution framed by the Mongrel Convention,
that it is unquestionabiy the most odious and
repulsive document ever presented to the vote
Of any people on the earth, and we are perfectly
confident that it will sustain most crushing
defeat Some of the negroes, We think, will
feel themselves compelled to vote against it,
while several members of the Radical party and
members of the convention have openly declared
war upon it. Judge Snead, of Accomac, and
Mr.. Allan, of Prince Edward, are of this num-
ber and we are informed that Winston, Of
Floyd, and Flanagan, of Montgomery, also
members of the convention. intend to oppose
the adoption of the constitution. Every respect
able white man will, of course, vote against it,
so that its defeat is certain if we do our duty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28
The Election Indefinitely Postponed.
HEADQUARTERS, FIRST MILITARY DIsTI
STATE OF VIRGINIA,

STATE OF VIRGINIA,
RICHMOND, Va, April "A, 1868. }
$40 the People of Virginia.:
''No appropriation having yet.been made by
Congress to defray the expenses of an election
in Virginia for ratification or rejection ola Con
stitution, and revision of registratiQn preceding
such elections, | am not now autherlzed to order
the boards of registration to carry into effect the
ordinance of the Convention providing for such
election.
IF Congressional action upon the subject be
so long delayed that the election cannot properly
be held at the time appointed by the Conven>
ton, June I'd, Congress will doubtless substl-
tute later day, of which due notice will be
given. j. NJ. SCH0FIELD,
Major-General.
1t will be seen from the above order of Gen.
Schofeld that the election on the ratification Of
the Constitution, and for State officers, &C., will
be postponed, to what time no one knows. We
regret it, for we desired the voters of this State
to have an opportunity to put their seal of con-
demnation upon that infamous instrument as
soon as possible. This unexpected postpone
ment has not been made in the interests of the
Conservatives. They will be inexcusably foolish
if they suffer any relaxation ef determined pur-
pose to defeat the Constitution. It should in
spire them with redoubled energy, and incite
them to the exercise of increased vigilance. 1t
is wise to learn from our enemies. In a speech
delivered by Hunnicutt in Richmond, on Friday
last, he said that, 6 He ,oas glad Gen. Schotteld
had postponed the election, for At aoould gre the
Republicans time to ORGANIZE The Conserya-
tives should not lose minute. They should
organize and work. The man who shall fail to
do his duty in this election is traitor to liberty,
traitor to Virginia, and traitor to his race.
Mark him, spot him, brand him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-As
Y Executor of Jacob Ruff, dec d, am author
lied to sell, privately or publicly, the tract of
This tract contains by recent survey made by
j. Hotchkiss, Esq, $40 acres. about acres of
| which are cleared, and the residue heavily tim
bered.
The improvements consist of large brick
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28
Registration

The all-mportant thing for the Conservatives
to do, with reference to the coming election, is
to see that every white man who has not regis
tered, and who is not prescribed by law, does
register when the books are again opened The
white people of Virginia are abundantly able to
government devised for them by negroes and
scallawags, if they register and vote their full
pR~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

Y The subscribers, acting under deed execu-
ted by B. Davis and wife, offer for sale that large
and desirable tract of land known as the
TURK PLACE"
1t lies on both sides of the South River, about
five miles below Waynesboro and adjons the old
Porterfeld tract
This tract contains about $40 acres, one half
of which is equal in fertility and beauty to any
land in Augusta county, and the residuelies 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
A AdHA , H J 3. s ~ Ar Trustees
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28
VIRGI INA HOT e l.!
RE.OPENED WITH ENTIRELY NEW

RE.OPENED WITH ENTIRELY NEW
FURNITURE & BEDS!
F. SCHEFFER, .............~- PROPRIETOR.
w. BOOZ, ......... ...SUPERINTENDENT.
THos. COLEMAN, Proprietor of Bar and Billiard
Table
JOHN STANLEY, Proprietor Livery Stables.
The subscriber would respectfully inform his
friends and the Travelling Public that he has re-
furnished his Hotel with entirely
NEW FURNITURE AND BEDS, .
not to be exceled by any of his predecessors, and
has reduced the fare to So 50 per day. He hopes,
by an accommodating spirit, and good fare, to
make it pleasant home, and thereby receive q
liberal share of the public patronage.
The Bar will be supplied With the choicest of
Liquors. and the Billiard Saloon has been furn-
ished with pair of patent Tables of Kavenach
and Deckert' make.
The Livery Stable has been furnished with ad-
ditional Hacks, Buggies, and Horses, and the
proprietor has the reputation of being one Of the
most polite and accommodating gentlemen in the
State.
Va Summer boarders taken upon liberal terms.
apps F. SCHEFFER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

Shall we accept confscation under the garb
of taxation? This is an issue presented to the
white people of Virginia Will they have their
lands plundered to support the extravaganza of
Radical and negro rule? IF not, VOTE A
GAINST THE CONSTITUTION.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28
VALLEY MUSICAL ASSOCIATION.

Inc seml-annual meeting OF the alley
Musical Association will be held at Messy Creek
Church, commencing on Tuesday, the 18th day
of May, 1863.
1t will be conducted by Professors of ability
and distinction.
Ample arrangements have been made to ac-
commodate free OF cost all members of the As
ISOLATION, and those who intend to become men,
bers.
Choirs and Congregations will please report to
the committee of arrangements at Messy Creek,
by the 10Th Of May, the number expected from
their chors congregations.
Persons having copies of the Praise of Zion
or the Jubilate, are requested to bring them with
them. j. E. HOPKINS.
HENDERSON V. BELL, c. A. SPRINKEL
PHILANDER HERRING, JOHN CRAWFORD,
A. s. KEEPER, LEWIS HOPKINS,
Executive Committee.
The fee for membership is one ST for active and
So for honorary members. APPS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28
GAVED by calling to examine our stock c
~ STAPLE DRY GOODS

STR RF GfiE21T k tS s aoobs our stock
a fresh Supply Of Fancy Calicoes and Mourning
Prints, Bleached and Brown Cottons, Irish Lin
ems, Plain and Striped Cottons, Ginghams an6
Alpaccas; mems and boys wear, such as Liner
Drills, Kentucky Jeans, Casinets and Cassimeres
Also, full and we'll selected stock Of boys an6
mems Hats, and Boots and Shoes, with variety
of girls and womens shoes.
Our stock of HAMMERED AND ROLLED
IRON is complete, and of the very best quality
together with blister and cast STEEL all of which
ap2s-tf BAKER BROS
COX REWARD !-Stolen from my stable
DO last October in Louisa county, bright
bay horse, of good size, years old this Spring
large feet and limbs joints of both hind knees
larger than common, but naturally So little
white on one or both hind feet, very broad be-
clined topart and hang on both sides, and rough,
lazy, sluggish trotter. will pay the above re-
Address, THoS. Il MALLORY.
400 T T. ey5l ;s1 Depot Louisa county, Va.
y stable of the subscriber, in Botetours county,
Va, on the night of the 22nd inst dark bay
MARE, about years old, with foal, thin in
flesh, branded with the letter on the hip.
1 will pay SIS reward for her return to Geo. P.
Zimmerman, Lexington, Va, or for any infor-
nation leading to her recovery will be paid for
accordingly. j. P. KARNES.
APP 28-3t town papers copy
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NOTICE.-The bonds due me as administra-
~ tor Of VIM. Kerr, deceased, are due The
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ty is to seek the process of the law.
SAMUEL Y. KERR,
ap2S-lt admir- of VIM. Kerr, decd.
GTORE HOUSE FOR RENT
IA - ~ "a ~ IS :&t "a
at Williamsville, hath County. Va
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

The proposed Constitution would send negro
and white children to the saula schools. What
do the poor white people of Virginia, what do
the working classes think of that? Will they
countenance such social ruin, by refusing to
VOTE AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

The white man who negects to register and
vote for his race will never cease to regret it
hereafter. Let nes business nor pleasure,
trouble or expense, prevent any aiTginian from
registering, or from VOTING AGAINST
THE CONSTITUTION
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

VOTE AGAINST the Constitution, because
it forces NEGRO EQUALITY in the MILL
TIA-in the JURY BOX-in HOTELS-in
RAILROAD CARS-in CHURCHES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

Races which have no power of assimilation
cannot be made equal by human laws, for the
simple and obvious reason that GOD himself
has proclaimed them to be unequal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

HARDWARE adapted especially to farm
III er's use SUCH as Shovels, Forks, Spades.
Trace Chains, and Halters; Hoes and Rakes:
Rasps, Mill-saw and Hand-saw FILES; Strap
Hinges and Screws and variety of similar goods
for sale by BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

The serious issues presented to the people Of
Virginia, involve matters of life and DEATH
Let the people, everywhere, comprehend them,
come out on the day of election and vote GA
GAINST THE CONSTITUTION"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

The most abominable contrivance for running
white people in order to benefit negroes, is the
new Constitution, so-called VOTE AGAINST
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

The great and paramount issue is :-SHALI
NEGROES or WHITE MEN RULE VIR-
GINA? All other issues are secondary and
subordinate, and should be kept so.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

SHALL MARRIAGE BETWEEN NE
GROES and ES-amalgamat,on-
allowed? That is one of the issues
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

n n UT W
Ia Harness, Mcclellan Saddles, &C., at Staun-
ton, Va.-Intending to close our business at this
place, we will sell without reserve, commencing
Wednesday, May 10Th, 1868, and continue from
day to day until all is sold, IS army wagons, COM
plete; $50 sets harness. lead and wheel 200 Nc
Clellan Saddles, 500 head-haters, fifth -chans,
stretchers &c.
Also large and well selected stock of new
work, consisting of buggy and wagon harness,
saddles, brides, collars whips, currycombs, blan.
kets, brushes, &C.
The attention of wholesale and retail buyers is
especially called to this Jour LAST sale at this
point, as we are determined to sell out
PECK s. CUSHING, WYNN s. co.
Auctoneers.
ap28-tds indicator, Lex. Gazette and Rock
Register CODY and send bills to this Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

Do you want negro colonel for your militia
regiment? Ifso, fail to vote against the new
Constitution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

The day has been named for the vote in Vir-
ginia Let every man prepare to DO HIS
Duty at the POLLS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

VOTE AGAINST the Constitution because
it inaugurates confscation by means OF TAX
ALTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

The success of the proposed Radical Conyen
ton will entail negro equality on the people Of
Virginia beyond hope. Come out on the day
of election, and defeat radical dreams of person
al ACKNOWLEDGEMENT by VOTING DOWN THE
CONSTITUTION.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

Keep it before the people, that the policy of
the hybrid Republicans Constitution is to i'm
poverish the country, CENTRALIZE POW
Err, PARALYZE INDUSTRY, MULTIPLY
TAXATION and ELEVATE the NEGRO,
WHILE DEGRADING THE WHITE MAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

VOTE AGAINST the Constitution, because
it forces NEGRO EQUALITY in the PUB
Lie SCHOOLS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

We want the issues made in broad and strong
line, and this has been run, as it were, with a
plough share The reprobate white niggers,
and the representative ''colored gentlemen"
have drawn the sword and thrown away the
scabbard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

Keep it before the people, that the Consti-
tuition compels acliite children and negro clI-
dren to attend the same school. SIT on the same
benches, and be taught Ly the same teachers,
aDhether ao1tite or bLack
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

WE have not seen Violet, Kelsoe, OR Lydick
since the Convention adjourned. Its no great
woader that the two white men who misrepre
sented us are ashamed to show their faces on
the streets. Let every white man ssun then,
like lepers They have made their own beds
with the negroes, and let them lie in them
Lunchbwg Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-28

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, 1868-04-28

VOTE DOWN THE CONSTITUTION,
because It permits WHITE CHILDREN to
be apprenticed to NEGRO MASTERS and
WHITE WARDS subject to NEGRO GUAR
DAMS