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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
A Staunton correspondent of the Lynchburg

A Staunton correspondent of the Lynchburg
Ne,os, in speaking of our fourishing little city,
says:
Sustained by the products of the best cult
waited farms in Virginia, it is destined to be-
come one of the richest and most important in
land towns South of the Potomac. Whether
it be due to the influence of climate, or to the
active pursuits of the people, we are unable to
say, but we will venture the assertion that in
point of physical Development, the world can
not furnish more splendid specimens Of man
hood and womanhood." "a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

The negro is beginning to find out that he is
merely political tool All work and no pay
is not exactly the programme be was led to ex-
pect when emancipated from old master. First
he looked for forty acres and MULE that
delusion has passed away. His Radical friends
persuaded him that they had something better,
the ballot. Yes, the ballot; the all powerful
ballot With that he could protect, elevate,
enrich himself; he would be on equality with
old master, ''as good as anybody This, too,
he begins to find, and is destined to discover
more fully, to be deluson. His white allies
will reap the benefit, while he is to do the work
at the polls, and bear the odium of opposition
to the interest of his old and tried friends. Let
the true men of Virginia do all in their power
to enlighten the negroes let them understand
that their interest is identified with the interest
of the conservative, respectable class Of the
community, and not long will they remain dupes
of self seeking adventures and soulless dema-
gogues.-EnQuirer and Examiner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
Dastardly and Cruel Murder of Virginians
- in Missouri BY Radicals.

We have the particulars of the cold blooded
murder of threey Dung Virginians, ex Confeder-
ate soldiers, at Martinsburg, Adrian county,
Missouri, on Wednesday, the 3Oth Of September,
by the Radical Registering officers of that State.
Two of these Virginians were David f. and
Samuel Fletcher, sons of our fellow countyman,
William Fletcher, of Linvilfs Greek, and the
other was It. Marshall, of Fauquier county,
Va These young men were all gallant, chiv-
arous soldiers in the 7th Va. regiment, and
we're we'll known in the Valley here for their
courage and manly bearing. They had all re-
moved to Missouri after peace was declared,
and were living near each other in Adrian
county, when they were killed at little village
called Martinsburg, where the mockery of re-
gistration was going forward under Radical aus
pices.
A private letter, received from an intelligent
lady who was at Martinsburg when these poor
boys were murdered, states that they were
killed about clock in the afternoon, having
been shot down by the Radical registration Of
fcer and his co-assassins. David Fletcher was
shot first, and never spoke afterwards, although
he lived about two hours. His brother Samuel
was shot. 1t. Marshall was also killed i'm
mediately They were all buried at the same
time, and intense excitement has been Great
ed by the murderous occurrence.
We were not SO we'll acquainted with 1t. Mar
shall but the young Messrs. Fletcher had the
reputation in their native county, where they
were raised to manhood, of being remarkably
good, kind hearted boys They were both sober,
industrious young men, and were getting along
prosperously in their business when they fell
into the hands of their murderers.
The distressing account of their melancholy
fate has already been communicated to their
father and mother and friends at home in the
Valley of Virginia A general sorrow is felt in
their neighborhood that they should thus die
in a distant land, after having served their
country faithfully in its struggle against the
domination of the crew who are seeking by
violence to perpetuate their expressions and
tyrannies. ~
David Fletcher was in the 18th year of his
age, and Samuel was aged "a years. They
sleep by side in distant State, having fallen
w ns nana OF se hs % blood ed
cruelty ain.-Rockin0hau REGISTER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

4 UGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.-Hav-
"A. ing purchased large farm, 1 desire to sell
the land on which lately resided. 1t contains
16S Acres of first rate quality, of blue slate
land. The improvements are comfortable and
adequate. About forty five acres are set in first
quality timheri the rest in fine state of cultiva-
ton, well watered, and convenient to schools,
churches, and market, being miles from Staun-
ton. 1t adjoins Abney, Mofett, Towbermar
Lavell, and my father.
will make my terms reasonable.
My address is Staunton, and my residence near
the premises.
feb 1T JOHN s. CHURCHMAN:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
Death of Rev, Daniel Thomas.

1t gives us pain to announce the death Of
our friend and fellow countyman, Rev. Daniel
Thomas, of the TINKER church. He died at his
residence, near Beaver Creek, on Saturday
morning last, after very brief illness, oftyphoid
pneumonia, in the 4Sth year of his age. AL
though we knew the deceased well, and have
long known him intimately, yet we confess that
we are incompetent to do justice to his many
excellent traits of character In all the relations
of life, as husband, father, friend aud citizen,
he was without reproach. He was gentleman
of great influence with his church, being a
preacher of more than ordinary force and ability
and presenting to the world a blameless life as a
just and fitting commentary upon the doctrines
which he proclaimed. -
His remains were buried in the grave yard at
Beaver Creek church on Sabbath, attended by
large concourse of sympathizing friends, the
mournful occasion having been improved by
funeral dscourses from the Revs. VIM. Bucka-
lew, Of West Va, and Abraham and Daniel
CARRIER, of Augusta county, ministers belonging
to the church of which Mr.. Thomas was so
distinguished and valuable a member. Rock
ingham Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
McdJcOL.
TyO THE PUBLIC.

TO Afflicted Females.
IMPORTANT RELIEF & PERMANENT
CURE OF PROLAPSUS UTERI, OR
FALLING OF THE WOMB.
l have been allowed by the department at Wash
ington d. c., a Patent for an Alb iominal Sup
porter, invented by me, to relieve and certainly
cure that annoying and common malady among
the females of our country, known as P,olapSus
Uteqi, or Falling of the Womb
7Nis Supporter soiH gre immediate Relief.
This Supporter a0iU etectu Permanent Care.
have tried this invention upon number of fe-
males suffering from falling of the womb and it
HAS GIVEN RELIEF IN EVERY IN
STANCE WITHOUT A SINGLE FAILURE
Its uniform success in every application has
satisfied the inventor and all who have tried it,
thatstlis supporter is most valuable relief and
remedy.
/ only ask the Suffering to give 1t one trial.
l will furnish limited number of applicants
with this Supporter upon the receiptof So. each.
Arrangements will soon be completed TO fur
nish any demand. Address me at Harrisonburg,
Va JOSEPH FUNKHOUSER.
oct6-Staunton Spectator copy 3m and send
bill to this Office Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
A COMPLIMENT TO OUR VALLEY FLOUR.

We have been gratifed to learn from some of
our delegates to the Norfolk Convention, that an
order has been issued from that military depart
ment. that all -four bought for government use
in that Department, must have the ''Staunton"
Brand. This is merited tribute to the excel
lence of our Valley flour, and we hope our far
mers will recolleet the importance of having the
'Staunton brand on their -four, in order that it
may stand wellin the general market We hope,
too, that our merchants will continue to offer the
inducement of good prices to our farmers, to
bring their -four to the Staunton market. Let us
do what we can to encourage each other in bust.
ness, and thus increase the general prosperity Of
the town and county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

The HAYTIfN REVOLUTION. HAVANA,
October photographic advices from Hayti
state that the revolutioni>ts have had bitter
dissensions among themselves, three of the
prominent leaders having been proclaimed
was gaining ground.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

On Wednesday night last, some burglars en-
tered the store of Taylor and Powell in this place
and robbed it Off quantity of Goods. Would il
not be well for the merchants to employ in con-
junction secret night-watch
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

Mr.. Konrad Kreamer, of Crab Bottom, High
land county, who advertised his farm for sale
some time since in the Spectator, has presented
us with one of the largest apples we ever saw
A farm that produces such remarkable fruit
should find ready. SALE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
MU22tatCt23aOkI22O.
vsyO THE LADIES-Mrs M p

F5yO THE LADIES.-Mrs. NJ p WOOD
takes this method of informing her friends
and patrons that she has returned from the
Springs and has resumed the duties of Dress
making. Also, that she is the agent for the
sale of Madame DEMORES1"S PATTI ERNS-
new les and fashions received every month.
A call from the public is solicited at her rooms
on Main street, 2 doors West from Bruce's cor
ner sep22-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

We publish, on our first page, the report in
full ofthe Augusta Central Bible Society, which
will be found very interesting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

We learn, officially, that the Orange and AL
exandria Railroad will pass persons coming to
our county Fair, free one way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

ID EMOVAL.-HEWIT PICTURE s.
IL FRAME GALLERY has been removed
from over DR.. Wayts Store to New Street, near
the Virginia Hotel.
On hand large assortment of Frames of all
kinds, Prints, Looking Glasses, &c.
Old Frames re-gilt, Curtains and Parlor orna-
ments put up.
VA PAPER HANGING done at the shortest
notice. A great variety of Wall Paper Patterns
on hand sep1-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
Deaths.

In Staunton on Sunday morning last, the 18th
inst, Mr. GEO. II. CoNKLIN, aged 81 years and
IN onths.
AT his residence, naar Wayneshoro on Mon
day, the 18th inst, BRAxToN DAVIS, in the 74th
year of his age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
Trouble in Cuba.

HAVANA, October II.
An official announcement is made to-day that
an encounter has taken place between band
of insurgents and the Spanish troops at Tunas,
in which the former were defeated
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

Quick TIME.-Some of the Augusta County
delegates to the Norfolk Convention left Nor
folk in the morning on Saturday last, and, after
spendig several hours in Petersburg and Rich
mond each, arrived here on Saturday night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

The Greenbrier Mammoth Ok, which weighs
1900 tbs arrived here yesterday. He will be on
exhibition at the Augusta County Fair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

1.-THE Lady's Friend for November amonth-
iy magazine of Literature and Fashion, edited
by Mrs. Henry Peterson, has been received 1t
is published by Deacon and Peterson, $40 Wal
nut street, Philadelphia, at $3.50 a year (Which
also includes large steel engraving.) Four cop
les, &c. Eight land one gratis) $12. 1.-THE Lady 8
Friend" and "The Saturday Evening Post, "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

We call attention to the fact that Messrs.
Hunter and Nowlin, booksellers and Stationers,
have removed from their old stand, next door to
the Post Office, to the room across the street. for
merly occupied by Mrs. Fagans millinery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

We publish on the first page the programme OF
the Augusta County Fair. The Corporators are
requested to call on the Secretary and get badges
for themselves and family.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

Persons wishing to attend the Fair at Danville,
on the 23rd inst, can go and return free by call
ing on us and purchasinga certificate of mem
bership for $40. This furnishes good opportu-
nity for visiting that city at little cost.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

1t will be seen by advertisement that Rice
Great Combination Troupe, under the superyis
ion of Billy Rice, the commedan and stump or
ator, will exhibit in the Town Hall four days
commencing on the Doth inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

We wrote paragraph last week inviting atten'
ton to the advertisement of S. Mandelbaum,
but, being overlooked by the compositor, 1t was
not published in last weeks paper. 1t viii be
seen that he has received his stock of Fall and
Winter Clothing, which he promises to sell upon
trnnd farms -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
Staumto11 Spettatur,

DR.. S. Homer Henkel will be absent from his
Office from the 1st until the 10thof November.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

1t will be seen by reference to advertisement
that the fare at the Exchange Hotel in Richmond
one of the best Hotels in the United States, has
been reduced to So per day. Persons from the
Valley will find both Capt. B. Frank Eakle and
Eugene G. Peyton at this hotel, where they will
take pleasure in seeing and providing for the
comforts of their friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
no FARMERS AND PLANTERS,

THE LODI sMANUFACTURING COMP Y,
the oldest and largest concern of the kind in the
United States, possessing extraordinary facilities
for the manufacture if Fertilizers, controlling er-
clstsively the night-soil, oal, bones and dead
imals of New York, Brooklyn and Jersey cities,
as also the great Communipaw abbatoirs offer
for sale in lots to suit customers, 5000 tons of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

1t will be seen that the Ladies of the Episcopal
Church of this place will give Grand vocal and
Instrumental Concert, at the chapel of the ID. ID
and Blind Institution, on the evening of Wednes-
day, the 18th of October, at s clock. The pro-
ceeds will be devoted to assisting in defraying
the cost of iron fence to the old grave yard at
the Episcopal church, in which the ancestors OF
SO many of our citizens, of all denominations and
classes lie buried. This concert deserves to be
llx,, ,otropizad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
TEW GOODS! NEW GOODs!,

NEW WOODS! NEW GOODS! =
~ Having just returned from the great man.
ufacturing cities with large and we'll assorted
stock of READY MADE CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS, SHOES, and Gents Furnishing Goods
which, having been bought for cash, can be sold
exceedingly cheap. All in need of WINTER
it to their advantage to give me II call.
J. KAUFMAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
SDeciNZ Notices.

i OST.-On the night of the 9th of October, a
Ia Diamond Gross and Chain, going to the
Episcopal Church. The finder will be literally
rewarded by leaving it at Mrs. Taylor's on the
Bdge, in Staunton.
oct 10 Dts It
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

YNHE Undersigned offers at private sale
Il his house and lot on Market street, in the
Eastern part Of Staunton, nearly opposite the
residence of Samuel NJ Woodward.
aug27-tf D. r. BLACKBURN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
An important Change in the Proprietorship Of
the Warm Springs in Bath County.

This ancient and celebrated watering place has
now changed hands and will hereafter be con-
Quoted by SMITH DARRELL, Esq, who, from his
enterprise, liberality and polteness will at once
restore it to the high position and enviable rep
utaton it so long enjoyed in the past. We pre-
dict for him an unrivalled success.
Il. n 10-1v# =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

We call the special attention of our readers to
the advertisement of Messrs Cone and Hanger
who have in store and for sale very cheap, a fine
stock of Gold and Silver Watches and Jewelry
of all kinds. Call and examine their goods
They also purchase old coin and repair Watches
and Jewelry in the most workman-like manner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
Seymour Dc Blair.
YUvHE HOPE OF THE COUNTRY
KNOW THEM
The Finest. and Best. and Truest.--Lifs-Like

Inc FINEST, ana BeSL ana Iru6SC---L11S-L1ke.
Every freeman-every white man and woman
of the Country, who puts trust for the salvation of
the Constitution and the Union in the success of
the Democratic Party, ought to know (besides
their principles the features at least of those in
whom that hope is centered-of those through
whom it mast be brought to glorious frution.
By authoity of the National Seymour and Blair
Club, Life-like Portraits of our candidates for
President and ice-President ofthe United States
executed in the best style of the art published
as follows:
Large Double Picture photography Seymour
and Blair-22 by % inches................... $500
Single Picture photography Seymour and Blair
IS by 10 inches, each ........ .............. LOO
Ill. TO CLUBS:
Large Double Pictures-3 copies ............. $500
Do Do Do Z copies............ loco
Single Pictures-6 copies ................... SEQ
Do Do IL copies 1000
The proceeds of these sales are to be devotedto
campaign purposes.
Club orders must be sent to one address All
pictures are sent on rollers as to avoid damage
in the mails, and in all cases free of postage.
Orders to amount of ten dollars and over may
be filled by Express, and bill collected on de-
| livery.
With each order will be enclosed package Of
selected campaign documents, &c, to advance
the cause. Address, carefully
E. S. STEPHENS.
,.. 10 Box 800, Washington. d G..
Nm. BIN ordering please name paper in
which advertisement was seen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

NEW SToRE.-Mr. G. A. Heller will open on
Friday next, at the old stand of Messrs. Hunter
s. Nowlin, next door to the Post Office, large
stock of ladies' dress trimmings and millinery
goods. He intends to keep on hand an extensive
stock of everything in this line of business. and
will be enabled to accommodate the most fastid-
iOus taste.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
Hunter Dc NOaUli1s,

Hunter DE- N0aUIju,
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS,
have moved to the store recently occupied by
Mrs. Fagan's Millinery and opposite Clinedinsts
Photograph Golcry, and will keep constantly
on hand an assortment Of
SCHOOL AND MISCELLANEOUS
BOOKS.
Blank and Memorandum Books,
Drawing, Exercise and Copy Books,
If3 PAPER d ENVELOPES,
4 A4+ OF
EVERY STYLE AND PRICE,
WRITING DESKS,
PORTFOLIOS,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
LADY'S- COMPANIONS,
POCKET BOOKS.
PERFUMERIES,
gnu SOAPS, COMBS, &C.
oct00-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
The Negroes and the Carpet-baggers.

The war that the negroes are wagng against
the carpet baggers is not confined to Richmond,
but prevails throughout the South. The
Vicksburg Herald says: THE negroes are re
'.belling every where and denouncing and re-
"pudiating them in legislative halls, public
meetings, In newspapers and IN Loyal
Leagues" The complaints of the negroes
against them were lately put in the shape of q
formal accusation by one Pinchback, a negro
had deceived the colored people-broken
their promises to them that justice had not
been done his race by the Republican party,
land on more than one occasion it had broken
faith with colored men, and done them injus-
''tice; and he would not obey the party whip
but if another party promised his friends
| more, and kept their promises, he would join
THAT party, no matter by what name it went. !"
The STAUNToN FAIR. OF this exhibition a
correspondent spoke pretty fully in our columns
lately. 1t will probably bring together more
people and larger variety OF articles for ex-
| hibition than any occasion of the sort in this
State has ever done except the State fairs
| The society has a large fund to work with, and
men Of large ideas to manage the fund. Over
hundred hands are at work getting the
grounds in order. This fair will have two feat
ures that we have not seen mentioned in con-
nection with the others. Sports on the green,
and camping out by a number of the county
people, who will bring their families and their
provisions and have a refreshing touch of
frontier life. The event of this fair will be an
address by Professor Maury. We have not be-
fore us the information which, we believe, has
been given to the public, as to the action of the
railroad companies but we take it for granted
that the same facilities are afforded as In respect
to the Danville fan. Richmond Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
ALLISON & ADDISON, Richmond
s1OLTING CLOTHS.

june2-6m
ID on hand full supply of the celebrated
ssAElker'' Boiling Cloths, from No. to H.
These are the cloths used by the City Mills, and
are to be found in the best mills of this county,
They are the genuine article.
je23 GEO. E.. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
PrIUNte Sales.
vTvhree Valuable Farms for Sal

VTVhree Valuable Farms for Sale
j. The Turk Farm belonging to B. Davis
one of the finest estates in Augusta, containing
572 acres-12 miles East of Staunton
The Jacob Ruff Farm-344 acres, good lime
stone land, well improved good brick house
barn, &C., well watered, and fine timber-1O miles
West of Staunton.
The j. p. Dicon Fa7ml-containing 1921 acres
fine land, IS acres of Middle-river low grounds,
new log house, with four rooms About half the
land cleared, residue well timbered-10 miles N
E. of Staunton.
oct6-4t ALEX. II. H. STUART
A SMALL FARM of SOl acres, of good
IN land, with frstrate dwelling House, Sta
BILE, &C., lying 3 miles West of Staunton and
half a mile of the Railroad, can be purchased or
rented by aphRlTEiRRgg 70 B. COCHRAN.
Sept % If
A HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE,
n in most desirable part Of the town;
Apply to DAVID FULTZ.
sep22-4t
LHOK SALE PRIVATELY-ON VERY
Reasonable Terms.--My Store House on
New Street, now occupied by Young s. Kinney
as a Drug Store. This is No. building and a
good business stand. I will also sell acres of
Land inside the corporation suitable for Building
or Pasture Lots. l also offer for sale my house
hold and kitchen furniture and good milk COW.
Apply at once to G. @. YEAKLE.
jest 48O Penn. Avenue, Washington, D. G.
DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE.-I have
IL in my hands for sale, privately, beautiful
farm of 43O acres of land, situated in the up
per end of Fauquier county, Va, distant 2 miles,
respectively, from Markham and Piedmont Sta
tons, on the Manassas Gap Railroad The land
is divided into eight large fields each containing
stream of never-failing water, one hundred
acres of woodland lying on either end of the
farm, so that the whole can be easily divided in
to two smaller farms. The whole farm with the
exception of part of two fields, which are in
cultivation are we'll taken in grass, and have
not been cultivated for several years.
Improvements consist of comfortable dwell
ling house, new and handsomely finished, con-
tanning six good rooms, besides library, pantry,
and store-room, and two large porches, front and
rear All of the out buildings are in good con-
dition.
Adjoining the yard is fne large garden,
handsomely laid off and ornamented with a vari-
ETY. of shrubberry &c. And at convenient dis
lance from the dwelling is an apple orchard of
five hundred trees of the best varieties and
small vineyard, sufficient for family purposes
From the apple orchard the proprietor realized
$500 last year.
There are churches of all denominations with
In walking distance, and the society is good
This property can be purchased low
Apply to ORLANDO SMITH
march 5-tf Staunton, Va.