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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-23
A Specimen of Red Tape-A British Soldier
on the Circumlocution Office.

An English paper says a soldier has
replied to the question, Can any single
officer, ncn-commssioned officer, or any
man in the British service, tell US how, if
Private Brown runs out of cartridges in
action, he can get any more 7" He says:
Nothing is go simple, and / cannot
only explain to you the process, but also
give you case in point. / happened to
form one Of the storming party at the
capture of the Quarries Ian advanced
work Of the Russians in front of the
RedaD), on June Z, 1866. On this occa-
sion there was slight mistake in the
orders given to our supports, who, in
stead of supporting us as soon as we
took the work, at $50 in the evening,
only arrived to relieve US at $50 the
next morning. Owing to this little error,
and TO what / may call other natural
causes, private Brown of my company, as
we'll as most of his comrades, ran out of
gssnt and two men to the rear with orders
to bring a supply as fast as possible.
They returned with a polite message
from the officer in charge Of the maya
zine to the effect that | should have what
| required if | would send the proper
requistion in writing. In the meanwhile
we had been driven out of the Quarries,
and were holding on by the reverse of
the work at the point Of the bayonet; but
] have no reason to suppose that the Off
Ger would not have fulfilled his promise
had / sent him the proper document,
which you observe | was only prevented
from doing because happened to be
otherwise occupied.
You will see from this, sir, that
nothing is simpler than the process of
supplying ammunition 10 British troops
in action. The only point | am not
quite clear about is the proper breadth
Of margin Of the paper on which the
necessary reqsisition should be written,
but have reason 10 believe that half
margin foolscap' is the proper form of
the document, and will state my reason
for thinking so. After the fall of Sebas-
topol, / was one day on guard in the
Redsn, and shortly before was relieved
! discovered that one of the unexploded
Russian magazines was on fire. / placed
my guard and sentries in safety, warned
the officer who relieved me, and as soon
as ! returned to camp wrote hurried
report of the circumstances, which was
returned to me, because it was written
on quarter margin foolscap instead of
half-margin. | am therefore of opinion
that the proper form Of requisition for
ammunition for British troops in action
is hslf-margin foolscsp. Ihsve omitted
TO state that on the occasion referred to
Private Brown was unfortunately killed
while engaged for the third or fourth
time, forget which, in retsking the
work st the point Of the bayonet. As
he was dying he requested me VERBALLY,
rot in writing) to send his prayer-book
to bis mother at home, which did"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-23

zone thing at least appears absolutely
certain. and that is the restriction upon
the suffrage Of disloysl men will not be
removed until the negro is allowed ts
vo,e."-Hdnnibdl Courier.
Now suppose, as We certainly believe
will be the case. that the Supreme Court
Of the United States shall declare your
restriction upon The suffrage utterly
null and void and Of no effect, what will
Be done about III Will the Radical party
of Missouri uullify and set that decision
At de6suce1 Il would seem so. But We
tell these "loysl" gentlemen that Gen-
Grant will be our next President, and be
is pledged, 3 thousand times over, =s
have been told, 70 see that the laws are
enforced in every section Of The Union.
We rather think be viii redeem this
pledge, and thar bis threatened latter
Day notification will be nipped 10 the
bud. Louis Republican. -r.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-23

Our old patrons know and appreciate the
shove facts, aid all We ask Of othszs Il ioI
them 10
GIVE US a TRIALf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-23
no Pay Charges.

UEwILL SILL AT 0UR sALEsRooM.
w. No - oecond street On ine - ~ ye-
for c.sh. one trurk and ccnianil. TIE pruperty
o. = 0'''' % ',s w. q n. P1ssxoRE a co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
The Mongrel Convention.

As the funds of the treasury are getting
low, and the money appropriated for the Con
vention approaches exhaustion, that delectable
body is becoming quite economical, and has
entered upon retrenchment. 1t will be seen
that the services of the stenographer, and the
clerks of committees have been dispensed with.
The stenographer, it seems, has already drawn
from the treasury the sum of 81, 1895. Co.
With the exception of repudiating reputation,
that body has done but little, if anything, wor'
thy of word of commentator In reference
to this unexpected action upon the subject OF
Reputation, the Lynchburg Ne,os says:
"Let no one hereafter assert that the Con
yenticn has done nothing-let none aver that
all its deeds are evil One oasis blooms amid
the arid desert of Radical laborers, one bright
star illumes the darkness of the Bones and
Banjo Convention. We bow, with cap In hand
to the wisdom, the reverence tor the ConStltu-
ton, and the regard for the obligations OF COM
mercial and personal honor, which the vote IN
dicates. Let their memory descend to posterl-
ty,
Linked with one virtue and athousand crimes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Lo! The Poor Negro.

A negro standing on the streets of Lynchburg
barefoot on oae of the coolest mornings of
this Winter, in reply to the inquiry why he
went barefoot in such cold weather, said ::
SO Ise free now, and does jest as [ d--n
please" That's the kind of freedom that
emancipation has conferred upon the poor ne
gro. He is free to starve, freeze, go naked, and
die. This is the boon, so-called, conferred up
on the negroes of the South by the policy of
the Radicals of the North. They have no
sympathy with the negroes in the distress
brought upon them by their policy. They wit
ness their suferings without an emotion of pity.
They say to them, ''you are free, now root pig
or die "-cherishing, doubtless, secret wish
that they would die. The sins of the Radi-
Gals are great and numerous. They are piled
up ike Pelion upon Ossa. The devil in time
will get his own. He has pre-emption right
to most of the Radical party
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

DUBLIC SALE of Real Estate y,

- Augusta county, va.
The undersigned, executor of Philip Weast.
deceased, will sell at pnblic auction, on
IH ORSDAY THE 5TH DAP OF MARCH.
1865, on the premises, that desirable farm lying
ON South River two miles east of Mt Meridian
situated in front of Mt. Vernon Iron Works 1t
contains about 1870 Acres. more or less, and
adjoins the lands of Abram Mohler VIM. Fos-
ter and others; it is convenient to churches,
schools, mills, &c. The soil is very productive,
and well adapted to the growth of all kinds of
grain about 20 acres cleared, the balance in good
timber; there is an orchard of select fruit on the
place. and a well of never-faiing water in the
yard The improvements consistof large frame
dwelling containing II rooms, besides a good
kitchen also large barn and all necessary out
building.
Attached to- and to be sold with the farm. is
the cave, long known as "WEASTS GAVE"
it is situated in the range of hills with Mad
ison and Weyer's Caves, and those who have an
eye for grand and beautiful scenery, consider it
one of Natures master pieces it has been visit
ed by persons from various sections of the coun-
try, andvery competent judges pronouncei it equal
In every respect to Meyers Cave.
1t is seldom that so rare an opportunity is offer
ed to the public, and persons DESTROYS of purcha-
sing a very valuable farm and pleasant home,
should avail themselves of this opportunity. 1
will take pleasure in showing the farm, and also
the Cave to those who may call on US.
TERMS-One-thrd in hand the balance in one
and two years-equal payments.
jan Aim -- I" Executor.
H
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
The McCardle Case.

Our Washington Correspondent telegrapheo
us on Monday of last geek, that the Supreme
Court had dismissed the McCardle and Geor-
gia cases on the ground of want OF jurlsdlc-
fion. So far as the McCardle case was con-
cerned our correspondent was in error-the
Court not having rendered decision in that
case. The injunction cases of the States OF
Georgia and Mississippi were dismissed on the
ground that the matters involved in them are
f'political" and not judicial, and that mo
ease of personal rights, and private property IN
tringed is presented by the bill for the judg-
meut of the court.
In the case of McCardle personal rights .
are directly involved, as McCardle was deprived
of his liberty by the military Commander of
Mississippi, whereupon writ of habeas cor
Gus was sued out in his behalf before the u.
S. Circuit Judge. By this judge he was remain
ded to the custody of the military authorities,
and from this decisio he appeals to the U. 5.
Supreme Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Neev Advertisements.
1.-Two Farms and Two Houses and
LOTS FOR SALE!

-
One of the above farms is known as the Swank
Farm, and lies near the head of Golden Stream.
1t is well watered. with good orchard and other
Improvements. This farm if not sold privately
before Monday, the End day of March, WILL on
that day, be rented publicly, on the premises, to
the highest bidder
The other of the above named farms lies at the
miles Southeast of Messy Creek Iron Works }
and is also well watered and timbered with
GOOD HOUSE AND NEW BANK BARN.
The proprietor deems it useless to speak further
of the above farms, as those wishing to purchase
will call and examine for themselves Each OF
the said farms contains 100 acres. One has a
good Meadow. The two Houses and Lots are al
the head of Golden Stream in the town of Gen.
treviile, and in peaceable neighborhood. Me-
will attend to their business, can make fortune
in few years by locating in this healthy village.
THE GREAT MERCANTILE BAZAAR !
Located in the above village, and at the head of
Golden Stream, has done and is doing so well
that Goods can now be sold lower here than at
any other store in all the country Good Calico
at 121 cents, Coffee at 25 cents, De LANES at 20
cents good hats at Is cents, Boots and Shoes very
low, as l have such a large quantity on hand SC
Ny Goods are of good quality, as none of them
who knows anything, that goods bought at auc-
ton are trashy, and of an inferior quality.
have a large lot of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
that can be bought cheaper than anywhere this
side of Baltimore. If any one doubts this let
him call and see. am constantly receiving New
Goods, and constantly buying every kind of
trade, such as Flour, Wheat, Corn, and Live
Stock d. A. FLICKER.
foh1Q o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Recent Inventions in Virginia.

In noticing, few weeks since, the invention,
by Mr. Jas. Hanger of this place, of an admi-
rable "Cross-Bar Lock - for doors, we stated
that there was as much native mechanical in
genuity among the people of the South as of
the North or any other country. Every day
but serves to confirm US in that opinion.
We saw, few days ago, the model of a new
and useful invention by a young man of this
county. 1t was new but simple invention for
churning butter, in the ordinary upright
churn in general use in this county, by turning
wheel, by which small boy or girl can east
ly do the churning for the family. We lately
noticed the invention of tenon-cutter by a
man in Harrisonburg. We see in one of oul
exchanges that Mr.. S. F. Barnes, of Charlotte
county, has invented wagon for hauling heavy
logs, which requires the services of only one
man to load and unload it. 1t is said to be a
very complete affair in respect to all kinds OF
conveyances. A patent has been applied for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Johnson's Reply to Grant.
C11ALNO II II 1fIdNSION,
January 10 126

January 10, 1868.
GENERAL The extraordinary character OF
your letter of the Sd instant would seem to pre-
clude any reply on my part; but the manner
In which publicity has been given to the cor
respondence of which that letter forms part.
and the grave questions which are involved,
induce me to take this mode of giving. as a
proper sequel to the communications which
have passed between US, the statement of the
five members of the Cabinet who were present
on the occasion of our conversation on the 18th
ulhmo Copies of the letters which they have
addressed to me are accordingly herewith en-
closed. You speak of my letter of the 3lst ul-
tlmo as reiteration Of the many gross misrep-
reservations contained in certain newspaper ar
tlcles, and reassert the correctness Of the state
ments contained in your communication of the
2Sth ultimo, adding, and here | give your own
words, anything IN yours In reply to the con
trary notwithstanding. When a controversy
upon matters of fact reaches the point to which
this has been brought, further assertion or de-
NAL between the Immediate parties should
cease, especially where, upon either side, it loses
the character OF respectful discussion, which
is required by the relations in which the parties
stand to each other, and degenerates in tone
and temper. In such case, if there is moth
ing to rely upon but the opposing statements,
alone, and from whatever intrinsic probabilities
they afford in favor of or against either party.
should not shrink from this test in the con-
troversy, but fortunately it is not left to this
test alone. There were five Cabinet officers
present at the conversation, the detail of which,
in my letter of the 2Sth ultimo, you allow your
self to say contains many gross misrepresen-
tations." These gentlemen heard that CONVEX
sation, and have read my statement They
speak for themselves; and l leave the proof,
without word of comment deem it proper,
before concluding this communication, to no.
tice some Of the statements contained in your
letter. You say that performance of the
promise alleged to have been made by you to
the President would have involved a resis-
lance to law and inconsistency with the whole
history of my connection with the suspension
of Mr. Stanton"
You then state that you had fears the Presi-
dent would, on the removal of Mr.. Stanton,
appoint some one in his place who would en-
barrass the army In carrying out the recon
struction acts and add, 1T was to prevent such
an appointment that | accepted the Office of
Secretary of War adj interim, and not for the
purpose of enabling you to get rid of Mr. STAN
ton by my Withholding it from him in opposi-
ton to law, or, not doing SO myself, surrender
ing it to one who would, as the statement and
assumptions in your communication plainly in
dictate was sought"
First of all, you here admit that from the
very beginning of what you term ''the whole
history of your connection with Mr.. Stanton s
suspension, you intended to circumvent the
President. 1t Was to carry out that intent that
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Constitution Defeated in Alabama.

Though the registered negro vote in Ala
bama exceeded the registered white vote 15,.
$50, the constitution was defeated by over Is,
600 in that State by the conservatives acting
upon the policy of not voting, and this, too
Notwithstanding the polls were kept open .fvt
days instead of t1o as required by the conven-
ton itself. The reconstruction scheme thus
proves, notwithstanding its many changes to
effect its diabolical purposes, to be failure
Congress will probably admit Alabama under
its Africanized constitution in spite of its de-
feat by the registered voters The Radicals
must have the votes of the Southern States
Africanized or they are doomed to total over
throw They will scruple at nothing to effect
their purnOses
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Value of a widely Circulated Journal

The New York Herald says that ''a widely
circulated journal is most valuable as an ad-
vertising medium. 1t brings buyers and sellers
munication without the Intervention of agents
or third parties; it enables thousands of persons
to obtain employment without the slow process
of seeking it through personal application; and
it affords everybody who is in want of help, of
houses, of goods or property of any kind, to
procure just what he requires without difficulty
or delay. A paper with large advertising patron
age and extensive circulation like the Staun-
ton SPECTATOR is the greatest conceivable boon
to business community
Ias- Do you wish to see specimens of the BEST
PRINTING? Ifso, go to the SPECTATOR Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
IRON! HRON!! IRON!!!

a
Refined Rolled Bar-Iron, viz:
Wagon and Buggy Tires,
Square and Round Rod
Band and Strap,
also to arrive another lot of that superior Ham.
mered Iron. We invite Farmers and Black
smiths to examine our stock before purchasing
elsewhere.
.. FISH! FISH
A lot of old Potomac Herring good, sound
fish which we are selling at 50 so per barrel
Very cheap. A large stock of
GROCERIES s. STAPLE DRY GOODS,
to which we are constantly making additions
The public generally, and merchants particular
ly, will find it to their interest to give us call
Nc charge for showing goods.
The LADIES will find good assortment OF
Bleached and Brown Cottons and Calicoes, all
of which we sell very low.
fiI BAKER BROS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

Auction.-At the request of the owners we
will sell, at public auction, on the premises. on
THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF ARCH
next, the farm known as 'MOWRY'S FARM"
situated three miles North West of Staunton on
the road leading to John Schutterly's mill, con-
tanning 56S acres-about 160 acres cleare1 and
in cultivation, the balance heavily timbered-
The soil is good limestone, and adapted to the
growth of all kinds of grain and grasses. 1t is
watered by two never failing wells and large
pond. The buildings are Indifferent. 1t will Be
sold in whole or divided to suit purchasers. The
timber on this farm. if taken off and hauled to
Staunton and sold for firewood, would more than
pay for the land. A plat can be seen at our auc-
ton room in Staunton. We will take pleasure in
showing it to any one wishing to buy.
TERMS :-One-third in hand, the balance in
three annual installments bond and good per-
sonal security will be required, also lien retain
ed. PECK 81 CUSHING,
feb 1S-tds Auctioneers.
Rockingham Register and Hagerstown Mail
cOnv and send hill 70 this Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Impeachment Dead.

On Thursday last, the last Impeachment
scheme was defeated in the reconstruction Com
mittee to which it had been referred, Of
which Thad. Stevens is chairman. 1t was vo
ted for by Thad. Stevens, Boutwell, and Farms
worth, and voted against by Bingham, Paine,
Beaman, Hubbard, Brooks and Beck, the last
two being Democrats. The Radicals are willing
to wound, but are afraid to strike. Their en-
nifty to the President is paralyzed by coward
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

ExECUTOR,S SALE OF LAND

IL virtue of the last will and testament of Ad-
am Shultz. decd, will proceed on
SATURDAY, EBRUARY 18th,
to sell on the premises, the following tracts of
land:
LIST, A valuable tract containing S73 acres
and 10 poes embracing the two farms known as
the Greenwood and Valley places, lying ON the
Greenvllle and Lexington road, two and half
miles above Greenvile, adjoining Jas. B Smith,
the late Dr. Hits widow and others, and has on
II IL good dwelling house, barn and other out
md. The Alabama tract containing 10Y acres
of WOODLAND, one acre of which is cleared
ana al I, enclosed and adjoins the land of John H.
b. Shultz, Sam Houser and others. and not more
than two miles from the Greenwood Valley farm.
Ord: seven acres of fine woodland adioin.
ing M. D. Vines and others. These lands will
be sold by parcel as above mentioned and net by
acre.
TERMS :-One-fourth in hand balance pavable
in one, two, and three years, bonds with an
proved security and bearing interest from day of
sale, and lien retained upon the land as ulti-
mate security. VIM. S. HAWPE,
feb 18-ts Executor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

THE CHEAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD =
The Legislature of West Virginia passed an act
on the 9th instant, amending a former law
providing for the completion of line of railroad
river, in which majority of the voters of a
county or city shall be sufficient in voting on
subscriptions to the road. No registration is
required to able persons to vote on this question.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Nine EsI0nded Stallion En,. Sale

EIHine EslOOdesi Stallion For SaIe.-I
u will sell, on Monday, February oath, Court
Day,) at public auction, in Staunton, my Cleve-
land Bay Stallion
YOUNG SYMMETRY.
The following extract of a letter written by Dr.
John Il. Woods of Albemarle will explain his
pedigree:
This young horse one of the finest I ever
raised was gotten by my imported Cleveland
Bay Stallion, Symmetry, out of my bay riding
mare. one of the best l ever owned she is near
ly full blood. Symmetry selected for me by
Sanford How ard, of Boston, with instructions to
procure the best Cleveland Bay Stallion that
could be found in England, regardless of COST
Dung Symmetry will be six years old next
March; has stood one seasonal decided success
TERMs-N egotiable note, six months, well Sc
cured. A liberal discount for cash
JOHN A. REA,
febll-N Greenwood Depot, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
nUBLIC AUCTION.

ON MONDAY, the oath instant, Court
day. we will sell, in front of the Court House,
number of GOOD HORSES, Milk COWS
and several WAGONS, and variety of other.
property. PECK 81 CUSHING
feb18-1t Auctoneers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
auction Sales.
n AND FOR SALE

IL The undersigned offer for sale the farm ON
which r. W. Brown now resides two and half
Central Railroad, containing one hundred and
eighteen and one-ha!f acres. about two-thirds of
which is cleared, the remainder we'll timbered
There is good dwelling house. nearly new,
containing six rooms above the basement; stables
and other out buildings. The land is generally
under good fence.
This farm will be offered privately until the
FIRST DAY OF APRIL, 1868,
upon which day, if not previously sold, it will
be offered to the highest bidder Persons wish
ing to purchase are invited to examine the prop
erty. FULTON w. BROWN,
JACOB BROWN,
feb11-tds NJ A BROWN.
Rockingham Register and Hagerstown Mail
copy and send bills to this Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Withdraws from the League

James Robertson, colored man, publishes a
card in the Shenandoah Herald Woodstock
announcing that he has withdrawn from the
Loyal League" and will not in future act
with said League, but will feel free to act and
vote with the majority of his neighbors
This is an example which all the members Of
that organization would do well to follow
Come out and be free (!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
BAKER BROS.
r. L. CLEVELAND. r. d. SEARS.
CLEVELAND & SEARS.

" MAIN STREETS doors East of Augusta ST.,
STANTON, VA.
Dealers in Flour, GRAIN and Produce generally,
with good assortment of Staple Groceries, al
ways on hand
A Card.-The undersigned having this day
formed Co. partnership under the name and
style of CLEVELAND & SEARS, for the pur-
pose of conducting the
GROCERY AND PRODUCE B BUSINESS
at the old stand, where they shall at all times be
happy to serve the public Thankful for the gen.
erous patronage extended to the late concern, we
hope to make the new in every way worthy of a
continuance of the same
r. l.. CLEVELAND,
feb18-tf r. ID. SEARS.
NHUBLEC RENTENG.-We will offer for
u rent to the highest bidder, on the premises.
on Saturday, February 22'sd if clear, if not the
next clear day, the WELL KNOWN FARM
Meadows, in this county.
The farm will be rented for three years
Terms made known on day of renting.
PETER WINE
A. I'll. KINDIG,
r. Il -