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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
Imprisonment of Col. Woolley.

We published in an extra on Wednesday last
a special telegram to us stating that Col. q w.
Woolley had been imprisoned because he re-
fused to~inform the inquisitora committee
of Radical managers of impeachment what dis
position he had made of $4,000, after testify
ing that he had used none of it in connection
with the trial of Impeachment. All questions
relating to impeachment he answered without
hesitancy, but very properly refused to answer
questions which related to his own private bus
mess. The Radicals have made Bastile OF
the Capitol, and Col Woolley is still held IN
confinement in one of its rooms. As the IN
teligeacer says, bastile is established, and the
day is not distant, as things go, when the In
struments and means Of torture Of which his
tory has horrible record-the rack, the wheel,
and the thumb-screw- be applied to inno-
cent victims until their agonized shrieks shall
resound through the vaulted arches of the Cap
itol
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
Can Deputy Postmasters Register?

We have received communication request
ing us to make known through the columns OF
the Spectator whether or not deputy Post
masters are disqualified from registering. They
are not AL deputies have the right to regis
ter, for deputies are not officers, and to be dis
qualified from registering requires that the per-
son should have been an officer, and as such,
have taken an oath to support the Constitution
of the United States. Even if deputy Post
masters were officers, they would not be dis
qualified, because they did not take an oath to
support the Constitution of the United States,
but merely an oath for the faithful performance
of their duties as deputy Post-masters. From
the year 1925 to 1862 Postmasters were not re-
quired to take an oath to support the Constitu
ton of the United States. 1t is clear that dep
uty Postmasters are not disqualified from reg
stering, for it requires the joint application of
two things to operate disqualification, neither
of which apply to deputy Postmasters, to wit :
Having been an officer. and as such, having ia
ken an oath to support the Constitution of the
United States.
All deputies who have not done so, should
register as soon as an opportunity is again pre-
sented
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White Sulphur Springs.

A few weeks since we witnessed the improve
ments and preparations made by the Lessees
of the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs for
the accommodation and comfort of visitors to
that ne plus ultra of watering places. Nature
and Art have combined to make it one of the
most beautiful and lovely places in this coun-
try. Preparations for the accommodation of
1900 visitors have been made. Some have al
ready gone on. On Wednesday last, eight per
sons from New York City passed through here
on their way to the White Sulphur. D..
The New Jersey Railroad Company have
made arrangements for the accommodation of
excursion parties from New York City to the
White Sulphur Springs at greatly reduced
rates.
The Telegraph line will be extended in a
short time from Covington to the White Sui
phur. The Telegraph office at the Springs will
be in the Hotel building, and visitors can COM
municate with their friends at home every day,
or oftener if they desire
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
Col Baldwin at Harrisouhnrg

q
We extract the following from articles of the
Register and Commonwealth giving accounts of
the discussion between Hon. Mr. Ella and Col.
Baldwin
We have heard of the political scalpel- we
have read OF dissection with artistic skill-we
have heard OF sklnnlng alive, swallowing ia the
whole, and various other figures to indicate the
process by which an opponent was teetotay
used up but we have never heard such with
ering sarcasm, such exhaustive repartees, such
mastery fiaying as were administered to the
Honorable Mr. Ella by Col Baldwin. He took
him from the jump, and refuted his arrogated
superiority of the people of New England by
reference to official data; he tattered his polit-
cal assumptions and laid bare his wofui igno
rance of the provisions and tendency of all the
legislation of Mr.. Ella s party, and vindicated
and defended the motives, actions, rights and
immunities OF the people Of Virginia in the
loftiest strains of imprisoned eloquence to
which we have ever listened Register
''Of course it was expected that this Puritan
adventurer would receive severe drubbing
from Col. Baldwin. But We believe there was
no one who thought SO perfect and exhaustive
an humiliation would be served up to him. We
have heard many discussions before the people
we have heard Col. Baldwin in what we thought
his happiest moods-but we have never heard
SO terrible an excoriation-so minute dissec-
tion-so complete skinning as was admins
tered to this prcsumptuous congressman, who
came among the people of the Valley to en-
tighten them as to their duty; nor have We
ever heard Col. Baldwin do justice to himself
before, if he did not surpass himself on this &C.
casion. He seemed to be aroused to the ut
most pitch of intellectual vigor, and to have at
his tongues end mine of sarcasm, ridicule,
solid argument and surprising eloquence, which
we scarcely thought he possessed, notwithstand-
ing our high estimate Of his talents. Old COM
maOnaCedlth. r
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-NeaU Advertisements.
GREAT SUCCESS ofthe Richmond H

NREAT SUCCESS of the Richmond House
VI lately established in Staunton.-Goods sold
to suit the times. The house where ALL both old
and young, rich and poor, can have chance of
getting the full value of their money.
This is no advertising humbug, but a fact which
can be certified to by all who have yet made
purchase in my store, from 10 cents worth up.
My stock of Dry Goods comprise, In part, cal
lcoes OF all styles, qualities, and prices, dress
goods, all styles, plain, figured and striped Mar
settles counterpanes, white and colored cotton
eounterpanes, white and colored JacOnet cam
bric Swiss muslin, check cambrics, plain and
Nainsooks, Marsailes, linen diaper, cotton dia-
per- Irish linen or the most popular brands, fg-
ured linens, curtain muslins, brown, blue and
green berege, and tissue, linen handk erchefs,
plain bordercd and hemstich grenadines, shawls,
lace wrapplngs, ladies and misses hose, gents
hose, white and cOlored corsets, balmoral skirts,
brown and bleached damask, for table cloths
Towels, crash &c.
My stock of trimmings and notions have been
selected with great care, consisting, in part of
satin, silk glass and coral buttons silk fringe all
colors OF SILK and satin plpings all coors OF dress
gimp, all colors cambria, coventry, magic and
muslin rulings ribbons plain and watered, all
widths and colors lace collars trimming laces
soaps, colognes &c.
My stock of beached and brown shirting cot
tons, bleached and brown sheeting cottons, is
complete. 81
l would particularly call the attention of the
pubic to my extraordinarily large stock of Ken
skins, black Broad Cloths, checked linen for boy
wear, brown linens, plaid and twill, for men S
wear, duckings, cOttOnades &C..
L have also just received from auction, Hoop
Skirts, latest styles mems and boys shoes, ladies
and misses shoes, Hats and caps which will be
closed out at New York and Baltimore prices.
All IN need OF any goods in my line will find it
to their advantage to examine my stock as can
assure them bargains in every line of goods.
G. A. HELLER,
NJ,
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AUCTION Sales.
Eommissioners, Sale OLA Yaluah

" FARM.-In pursuance of a decree of the
Circuit Court of Rockbridge county, pronounced
on the oath day of September, 1861, in a cause
are plaintiffs, and Shanklin McClintick and 9TH
defendants, we shall offer for sale mt pub-
lie auction, on the premises, on
THURSDAY, THE 25TH DAY OF JUNE
next, that valuable farm in the county of Rock
bridge on the Junction Valley Turnpike, four
teen miles from Lexington, eleven from Buchan-
an and three from the Natural Bridge, now oc-
cupied by Shanklin McClintick, Esq. The tract
contains 617 acres, OF which about 400 acres
are cleared and IN high state of cultivation; the
residue well timbered The land is for the most
part of fine quality, well adapted to the grains
and grasses common to the Valley, and a large
quantity of watered meadow can be made
:. The improvements consist of fine brick Dwell
ing house, with all necessary out-hOuses
A MERCHANT MILL,
IN good order and with good run of custom a
Mlller's house and two small dwelling houses
1t is in fine neighborhood, very convenient to
churches. schools, &C. five miles from the lanes
River 81 Kanawha Canal, and on the line of the
proposed Valley Railroad. 1t is well worthy the
attention of persons desiring to buy in this section
OF the country.
The land will be shown by Mr.. Mel lintick, re-
formation, may address either of the undersign-
ed at Lexington, Va
The land will be sold together or subdiyided
as S shall be dc deemed best on the day of sale
be paid on the LIST day of November, 1868: So
2o0 II ON the LIST day of November, 1869: S.. 28S-
y on the LIST day of November, 1870; one-half of
the balance OF the purchase money on the LIST of
NNoVemper, 1871, and the remainder ON the LIST of
November, 1872; the last four installments bear
ing interest from the 1st day of November 1868.
the purchaser executing bonds therefor with good
personal security and the title retained as ulti-
mate security
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
FFiG IOHN TsETCHEp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
Gen. sehodeld. Secretary Of War.

A few weeks since the President nominated
Gen. Schofeld for the office of Secretary of
War; On Friday last, his nomination was con-
6rmed by the vote of the Senate-he is, there
fore, now the regularly appointed Secretary of
War ,r.I -.o59 s., IL
The question now is, "Who will succeed him
in the command of Military District No. L.,
formerly known as the State Of Virginia p
Our Washington correspondent express the
belief that it will probably be Gen. Rosseau Of
Kentucky. Whether it will be he or some one
else we hope that the people of this State will
have no reason to regret the exchange.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
Increase of taxation.

Under the Radical system, the taxation of
South Carolina amounts to the sum of$2, $50,
$50, which makes melancholy constrast with
the former tax bill of $350,OOO per annum.-
Here we have an increase of very nearly seven
dollars for one over what the unhappy and i'm
poverished people Of South Carolina ought to
pay, and this must break tl,e State down,
If the Constitution be adopted, it will be
worse than that in this State. If you wish to
escape total ruin vote down the Constitution
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
REVENUE.
COLLECTORS Office, 9th Dist, V;
TT AppuSoNpnpn T,1uo1 1859

u . Ne COllecLOf 5 OI1Ce ON DlSL., a.
- HARRIsoNBURG June l, 1868.
TAXPAYERS IN AUGUSTA COUNTY will
please take notice. that have fixed upon the
10TH 18th, and 18th days of June, 1868,
in the town of Staunton, at the office of the As
sistant Assessor to collect the Annual Taxes for
1863 due upon Licenses Especial Tax, Income,
Gold Watches, Silver Plate, &c. You will also
be required to pay the assessments upon the
March or April lists for 1868.
Delinquents upon former assessments will find
it to their interest to pay up the amounts due
by them, at the time specified.
The penalties of the law will be enforced
against all disregardng or neglecting this notice
SAMUEL r. STERLING,
June2-2t - Collector.
COMMITTEE ON County CIaims.-
" The undersigned, having been. by an order
of the County Court Of Augusta, entered at the
May term, 1863 appointed an auditing commit
tee, for the purpose of adjusting claims against
the County IL.
NOTICE is hereby given, requesting all per-
sons having debts to produce the same, properly
authenticated, at the Clerks Office of Augusta
county, on or before the 18th day of June next,
after which no claims will be allowed as the
committee is required to make their report to the
first day of the June term thereafter.
ROBERT G.. BICKLE,
CHARLES c. Francisco Committee
HENRY Fl. PECK,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
Pictures,

GOUTH'S GEM 81 FEROTYPE GALE
y RY-Over Roane 6 Alloys Clothing Store
| wish to inform the public that I am prepared
to furnish them with Gem Pictures in every
style of the art-such as Gem Types, Ferotype
and Am brotype. Four Gem Pictures for one
dollar, and finished in twenty minutes after ma
king the setting. Pictures furnished in Cases
Lockets, and Breastpins, at the shortest notice.
Call and examine specimens
may12-3m 80 JOHN NJ. SOUTH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02

We learn from the Register that the Board
of Directors of the Orange, Alexandria and
Manassas Gap Railroad have contracted with a
gentleman from one of the Northern States to
complete the Manassas Gap Railroad from
Tmbervillc to Harrisonburg by the LIST of Oc-
tober. The track from Tmberville to Mt.
Jackson is now laid, and all that is necessary
to place it in running order is a little dressing
up, which will be done by the company
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
attention HOatseEeepers.
DROOMS! BROOMS !-When solon

DKOOMS! BROOMS when Solomon
I'D said there was nothing new under the
sun" he had no conception of the Improved
Metallic Broom Head'' which enables all to make
their own brooms, known as the
URTHER-BROOMS'
without any trouble. This valuable invention
was patented by VIM. A. Middleton, of Harris
burg, Pennsylvania, on the 3lst of July, 1866.
The undersigned hereby informs the public
that he has purchased the sole right to sell this
ties of Augusta and Rockingham. AS there is
another Broom Head offered for sale in this coup-
ty the undersigned would request persons not to
purchase till they see the one he has for sale.
fog r. P. WILSON.
ap2l-3m W Long Glade, Augusta co Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
Ne2U Advertisements.

M ANTED-As situation as TEACHER or
w private Tutor, by Virginia gentleman
OF considerable experience He can teach all the
English branches, Mathematics, Latin & Greek
Testimonials as to character and qualifications
furnished if desired
Address A, care Mr.. E. S. Gregory, Republ-
can office, Lynchburg, Va.
June 2-1m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02

In response to the Committee of the Radical
party who apprised him officially of his nomi-
nation, Gen. Grant said:
Il have no policy of my own to interpose
against the will of the people.
Verify, it is we'll and generally known,
That Grant has no policy of his own
Against the will of the people to interpose,
AS he cannot see beyond his nose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
NeaU Advertisements,
CLASSICAL & MATHEMATICAL
SCHOOL FOR BOYS in Augusta county


The undersigned, who were educated at the
University of Virginia, are graduates in, or have
attended all the schools comprised in the course
for Master of Arts, and have had an experience
of and 10 years In teaching in schools of various
grades, propose to open Classical and Mathe-
NAUTICAL School, at West View, Augusta county,
on the LIST of September, 1863 The course of in
struction will comprise Ancient and Modern
Languages, Mathematics, and the branches req
uisite for complete English education Whilst
it will be designed to prepare boys for the Uni
versity of Va and Washington College, special
attention will be paid also to those branches nec-
essary for success In the common pursuits of life.
The Principals, guided by experience, will aim
to advance their pupils not more rapidly than is
compatible with thorough instruction. A deep
interest Will be felt in the moral and religious
culture of the boys committed to their care
The situation is an eligible one, located in the
midst of a rich section of the county, in moral
and cultivated community, only two miles from
the Va. c. r. r., and six West of Staunton.-
Churches of different denominations are accessi-
ible
and Tuition, exclusive of Lights and Washing,
$3.50. payable one-half LIST September remain
der 1st February, 1869 Address either of the
Principals at Charlottesville, Va, until July 1st
thereafter at West View Augusta county, va,
S. j. COFFMAN
q REFERENCES Faculty University of Virgin
ia; Judge VIM. j. Robertson, Judge e. R. Wat
son, Col: r. I. Duke A: P. Abel, Esq, Char
lottesvlle; Colonel w. t. Poague, d. i. Laird,
Esq, Rockbridge county; Joseph H. Prince,
ESQ, Southampton county; Col Thomas Carter,
King William county; DR.. John r. Baylor, AL
,bemarle county Rev. George B. Taylor, Staun-
ton, Va. Rev John F. Massey, Albemarle CO..;
Rev. Thos ID. Bell and DIR. Samuel A. Coffman
Rockingham county; Rev. John A. Broadus,
Greenville Seminary, S. C.
The undersigned have enjoyed opportunities of
knowing Mr.. Coffmans superior qualifications as
a teacher, and cheerfully bear testimony to them
His attainments, disappearance zeal, aptitude for
instruction, and high character as christian gen.
tleman, entite him to the entire confidence ofthe
community.
J. L. Cabel Geo. F. Holmes, Fran H. Smith,
j. S. Davis, John B. Minor, Chas s. Venable
S. Maupin, M. Schele DeVere, w. H. McGuf
fn1yl- fo,nt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
corner Main and Augusta sts.,
lune2. Bruce's old stand
DUBL1C SALE.-Will. be sold at public
il auction, at the residence of the late Ro Guy,

.ftf THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH,
the following personal property to wit
Eighteen head of Cattle, including five good
Milk Cows and one Durham Bull -al
Eighteen head Of young hogs es.-.-- j. iy-
Farming Implements, including
Two four-hOrse wagons and harness,
Two buggies lone nearly new. xleI
One family carriage in excellent repair and
harness, .$3its3b s18 =. - s.8tb'4AA
One cart, one McCormck's reaper,
One hayGpres one Pinnoek's drill, Er%4s z
One double corn-sheller,f .57l'. sol
One wind mill plows, harrows, tSc. iz4l, ~
Also portion of the household and kitchen
Furniture .y-
TERMs-For the sum of Ten Dollars and under
the cash will be required. For all sums over
that amount negotiable notes., we'll endorsed on
six month credit.
r. M. GUY 81 c.. T.-COCHRAN, q 9s
june2-N sf fr.H. Administrators
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02

The Buffalo Courier says Grant is said TO
be locked in his room several hours each day
preparing his letter Of acceptance. His only
companions are copy of Webster's Unabridg
ed Dictionary, 'Frosts Original Letter Wri-
ter" and Rarey's New Method. Washburne
stands by the door, and Grant was heard to ask
him, through the key hole, whether Chicago
by some oversight, had not put that word in his
dictionary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
House Joining.

TIME UNDERMINED offers his services to
Il such persons in town or county as may wish
to have Carpentering work or House, oiaino
done on the best terms. ,
I aug 27-tf n 81 ID. R. BLACKBURN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02

On Wednesday last Radical Convention,
held at Culpeper c. H., nominated Charles
Whittlesey, Editor of the Alexandria State
Journal, as their candidate for Congress in that,
the It'll Congressional District At the same
place on Thursday, the Radicals of Orange,
Culpeper and Madison nominated Capt. Jas.
McNulty, Freedmen's Bureau officer of Gull
pepper, candidate for the State Senate to rep
resent the district composed of the counties
named
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
Fatal Accident

On Friday evening week, Mr. VIM B.
Taylor, the chief workman on the Tumbling
Run Bridge on the Railroad, at Fishers Hill
in Shenandoah county, fell from the bridge a
distance of forty feet and was so badly injured
that he died on the following Tuesday. He
was citizen of Alexandria and had been en-
ployed, as bridge builder, by the Orange and
Alexandria R. R. Company for seventeen years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02

DEATH OF A CLERGYMAN Dr. George
Junkin, one of the most eminent ministers of
the Old School branch of the Presbyterian
Church, died suddenly at his residence in
Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon
[Dr. Junkin was formerly President of Wash
ington College, in this State, and was the father
Of the first wife of Stonewall jackson ard of
Mis-. Preston, the Poetess +,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02

In front of the Custom House in Richmond
on Wednesday evening last, Hon. Jos. Segar
caned Mr. Van Wrinkle, United States Mar
shall Both are Radicals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
PERSONAL PROPER.
ty at Public Sale.

Having sold my farms privately and not wish
ing to continue the business of farming, Twill of
fer for sale. to the highest bidder on
I THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE,
1868, the following valuable personal property =
2 road Wagons, one just from Newtown, one
2 horse Wagon, elegant large Doyle Wheat
Fan, Cider Mill and Press, 2 sets of new and
complete Harness for four-horse teams, new
wagon Saddles, l set of new Bells for four horses,
three Bradley Plows, 2 Harrows, Shovel Plows,
Grain Cradles and Grass Scythes, Grindstone,
CATTLE AND HOGS,
and, in short everything belonging to well reg
ulated farm. Also Household and Kitchen Fur
niture, among which is new and elegant cook
ing Stove.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02

The Charlottesville Chronicle estimates that
the next registration in this State will increase
the white majority to $4,000, and calculates that
the Conservative party in Virginia can get as
many colored votes as the Radical party can
get white votes-say 10000. They will tie off,
and then we have some 25, 600 majority.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
A New Inquisition.

At the instigation of that amiable old gentle
man, Thaddeus Stevens, new inquisition is
ordered by the House of Representative to ex-
pose the deep damnation' of those Repub-
lican Senators who voted against the conviction
of the President We are glad that this step
has been taken, for it will serve to widen the
breach already made in the Radical ranks. The
real brains of the party, in the Senate, arc pro-
scribed by this measure; and if they can be
separated from the other members, the body
of Radicalism will die all the sooner. Old Thad
is preparing its grave, and we will soon be able
to announce the funeral IF it can only be
buried so deeply that the hand of resurrection
shall never reach it, the country may have
peace and prosperity. -Lynchburg Nrgiaian.
The Mayor Of New York, we are obliged to
say, has not been welcomed by the Mayor of
Richmond in his visit to this city, but it was
only because Richmond has no Mayor at pre-
sent. The gentleman who occupies our mayor S
Office is but "a detailed man. from ''the army
of occupation. Mayor Hoffman could not be
welcomed by the Governor o. Virginia for the
same reasons that apply to the mayoralty The
statement of these facts is The best comment we
can make on 1.-THE condition of Virginia" and
will claim the attention of the thoughtful gentle
men who have honored US with their visit
Rich. Enquirer.