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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
WAR DEPARTMENT,

SIR:-The resolution Of the Senate OF Tue
United States of the 2lst Of February last oe-
cIaring that the President has no power to re-
move the Secretary of War and designate any
other officer to perform the duties OF the once
ad interim. having this day failed to be sup
ported by two thirds of the Senators present
and voting on the articles Of impeachment pre-
ferred against you by the House OF KepreSen-
tatives. / have relinquished charge OF the war
Department and have left the same and the
books, archives, papers and property IN my Gus.
tody as Secretary of War In care OF breVet
Major Gen. Townsend, the senior assistant ad
iutant general subject to your direction.
'N EDWIN M. STANTON,
Totbe President. Secretary of War.
General Thomas declines to make any de-
mand for the key. and declares that Mr.. Stan
ton has not resigned the Office, but simply re-
tired from the same in order to entrap the
President, and that he (Stanton) still claims
to be Secretary of War. @9
The Radical senators had agreed in caucus to
postpone the vote upon the rest OF the I'M
parchment articles until June 23d, but Mr.
Ross entrapped them into taking the vote
Tuesday by voting with them on all the mo-
tiens made in the Senate before the vote upon
the impeachment articles was taken. , ,l -
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-Ai

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-As
Executor of Jacob Ruff, decd, am author
lied to sell, privately or publicly, the tract of
land on which said Ruff formerly resided
This tract contains by recent survey made by
j. Hotchkiss, Esq, 344 acres. about229 acres of
which are cleared, and the residue heavily tim
bered.
The improvements consist of a large brick
dwelling house and an excellent barn and out
buildings, There is also second dwelling house
on the farm.
The land is of good quality, well adapted to
grain and grass, with several fine springs and
running streams in various parts of it, and extern
sive and valuable meadows, and two orchards of
choice fruit on it -.<--.--
This farm is situated about 10 miles West of
.Staunton, and abOnt mile North of the Parkers-
burg road, adjoining the Gardner-mil property
and within two three miles of Swoope's Depot
1t can be conveniently divided into two good
farms. -
l now offer it for sale privately, and if not sold
before August it will then be offered at public
auction on Thursday, the 18th day of August
next.
Terms accommodating
80 ALEX. H. III. STUART, Executor
ap2s-tds of J. Ruff, deceased
VERY FINE ESTATE FOR SALE
v 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 adjoins the old
Porterield tract
of which is equal in fertility and beauty to any
land in Augusta county, and the residue lies well
and Is quite productive S2
If not sold privately before the 9Th day of Au-
gust, it will, on that day, be offered at public
auction, on accommodating terms.
ALEX. H. II. STUART, / rr,,s,
JOHN B. BALDWIN, trustees.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02

WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN
JOSEPH G. STEELE. a =
may26-tds C1mm,isc;onors
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

" SNAIL OIIel Tor sale on the premises on
MONDAY, THE 22ND DAY-OF JUNE next
a tract Of land, situated in the county of Rock
bridge, on the North River, four miles above
Lexington, containing l96 acres. of which
about $50 acres are cleared and the balance well
part bottom land of superior quality. The i'm
provements consist of a comfortable dwelling
house, barn, and necessary out houses. The Land
is admirably adapted to the culture of fruits and
vegetables for which the Lexington market al
sc. '''
Also another tract adjoining the above tract
containing 81 acres. of which about seventy
are cleared. This land is also of good quality.
and has on it small comfortable dwelling house
1t has also young Orchard and VINEYARD
OF several Acres, which is now bearing fruit.
TERMs.-The land will be sold upon credits of
SIX, eighteen, thirty, and forty-two months in
equal lnstalments, bearing interest from the day
OF sale, the purchaser giving bonds therefor with
good personal security and lien retained on the
land. '1.l -
Persons desiring further information, may adj
dress my Attorney, VIM. Mclaughlin, ESQ, at
Lexington, va. WILLIAM GILLIAN.
NAV 26-t6s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02

A NVM M1SS1ONEkS' SALE.-In pursu-
~ ance of a decree of the Circuit Court of Rock
bridge county, pronounced on the 10Th day of
April, 1868, In a cause therein pending In which
Joseph Gllmore's Executor is plaintiff and Vir-
gInla NJ. Gilmore ct ais, are defendants, we shall
offer for sale at public auction, on the premises,
on SATURDAY. JUNE 9TH 1868.
that valuable property known as
GilmOre's Mill.
situated In the county of Rockbridge on the
James River and Kanawha Canal and two miles
from the Natural Bridge
The tract of land contains about so neres.
most of which is of good quality The improve
ments consist of store house, lumber house
three small dwelling houses and a fine
MERCHANT MILL
with two pairs of burrs. corn mill and plaster
mill. Inc mill is propelled by q never-failinp
stream and has all the late improvements in ma
chlnery. 1t Is surrounded by fertile and pro
ductlve country and has fine run of custom II
Is good stand for store and for shipping, as a
large portion of the produce of the upper end OF
the county seeks transportation at this point -
Altogether it is probably the best property 70,
business purposes now offered for sale in the up
per valley.
The property will be shown by Mr. James O
klnnler, residing thereon, or by the undersigne
John Z. Greenlee, residing in the neighbor6ooa
TERMs-Cash in hand sufficient to defray the
expenses OF the sale and costs of suit and as to
the residue on credits of one two three and four
years, In equal instalments, the purchaser giving
bonds therefor bearing interest from the day of
saie with good security and the legal title re-
tanned until all the purchase money is paid.
aas- JOHN F. GREENtEE,
WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02

4 K1LlS.-Farmers, look to your interest,
~ and buy the celebrated Wagner & Math-
ews Gum Spring and Brake Pin DRILL 1t is
warranted to be equal, if not superior, to any
Drill made. We sold number of them last
year, and they gave perfect satisfaction. Call
before purchasing other Drills and examine ours.
and get terms.
jun2-3m MCCLURE & BUMGARDNER
EfOR KENT.-A set of ROOMS suitable for
IL a small family, situated in the most pleasant
portion of the town For terms apply to :
TAYLOR g. KINNEY. =
Wholesale and Retail Confectoners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02

THE GREAT MERCANTILE BAZAAR
is still continued at the head of Golden Stream.
and has been recently replenished, particularly
with LADIES DRESS GOODS. -
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FOR SALE PRIVATELY

'
One of Pitt s me,o eight-Aorse THRESHERS J
If not sold privately before it will be offered pub
licly on the above day. Also, head of young
and elegant WORK HORSES, riding and dr.
wing Horses, which will be sold before on day of
sale. or any time after Also, two HOUSES s.
LOTS, at the head of Golden Stream
Plain notes, (not negotiable will be taken for
the above property
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
WHITE MANS TICKET.
FOR MISREPRESENTATION,
GEN, JAMES A. WALKER,
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
J. Z. MARYE, Jr.,
OF SPOTSYLVANIA.
FOR CONGRESS FOR THE STATE AT LARGE,
COL. MARMADUKE JOHNSON,
OF RICHMOND CITY.
Acnnittal of the President.

We published in Extras on Wednesday last,
special kilograms received at this office Tuesday
evening and Wednesday morning, communlca'
ting the first news of the facts that, on the day
before, Tuesday, the votes taken in the In
peachment Court on the first and second ar
ticles resulted as the previous vote did on the
eleventh article, IS voting guilty and 10 voting
not guilty, being one less than the requisite
two thirds majority for conviction-that the
Court then adjourned sane die, and the Presl
dent was consequently acquitted-that on the
evening of the same day Stanton sent to the
President the following communication re-
linouishing charge of the War Department:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
Prize Mower a. Reap

MI GIVE offer to the people of Augusta
many improvements for 1863 1t is useless to
speak of their merits-their worldwide fame will
suffice. Their sales amounted, in 1867, to nearly
for furnishing a largely increased number with
many improvements for 1868. Call on us for
Terms, Circulars and Testimonials before pur-
chasing other Machines.
iune2-3m MCCLURE & RTTMGARDNER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
TVORSE RAKES.-
.UBLIC CONCERT

StauMtOn Musical ASSOciatiOm!
The Staunton Musical Association will close
the season by giving two consecutive Concerts at
the Institution for the d. d. 81 Blind, on Thurs-
day and Friday nights, 4th and 5th of June neat
The Cantatas of 'Belshazzar's Feast and "Es-
ther' will be rendered -
Z Tickets for both performances Soc
may26-2t r. NJ GUY Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02

OF any OenatOr. COnSIueraDie discussion took
place upon the motion, and Mr. Ross made a
speech defending his action in voting against
the eleventh article and demanding the closest
investigation into his conduct The resolution
was finally amended so as to make the commit
tee consist OF five members and adoped The
bill for the admission of Arkansas was taken up.
A long discussion ensued and a number of
speeches were made. Pending discussion the
Senate, at f. So p NJ adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. The House
nonconcurred in the Senate amendments to the
Army Appropriation bill, and a committee of
conference was authorized. The following bills
were reported from the Committee on Commerce
and passed by the House: Bill for the registry
and enrolment of certain foreign built vessels /;
bill to amend the act of March 2, 1867, In rela-
ton to collections of penalties and forfeitures
in customs cases bill to establish the boundaries
Of certain election districts in Michigan The
House resolved itself into Committee of the
Whole on the Indian Appropriation bill. The
bill appropraes in all $2,2l4, 2S3, of which
amount $l53, 400 is for paying superintendent,
Indian agents sub agents, etc ST. Ala, 053 for
carrying out treaty stipulations with Indian
tribes 500, 600 for general and incidental ex-
penses and $43G, S29,9 for miscellaneous ex-
penses. A number of amendments to the bill
were proposed, but none Of Importance were
adopted. Without disposing finally of the bill,
the House at A. IS p. M adjourned
SENATE. Thursday. May 2Sth-Messrs
Buekalew, Morrill, of Maine, Stewart, Chandler
and Thayer were announced as the special com
mittee to investigate the alleged charges of cor
ruption, threats, &C., in regard to influencing
the votes of Senators in the impeachment trial.
The Army Appropriation bill was referred to a
committee of conference A number of bills
and resolutions were introduced and referred to
appropriate committees. A concurrent reso
luton of thanks to cx Secretary E. NJ Stanton
for patriotic conduct, &C., &C., was offered, but
to amend the act providing for the erection Of
new jail iii the District of Columbia was taken
up, amended and passed The bill for the
admission of Arkansas was taken up and num-
Der of speeches were made by different Senators.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-18

CHICAGO, May ls-Thc hotels are al
ready pretty well filled up by delegates
alternatcrs and visitors to the Convention.
The prospect is that tho city Will bc more
crowded thun even heretofore on any pub
&c occasion. The Opera House where the
Republican Convention is to be held, will
hold about ., 600 people, which will be q
small fraction of the member who will de
sire to gain admittance to the proceedings
of the Convention and will DO collected out
side for the information ofthc crowd.
There was much debate yesterday at the
hotels over the probable candidate for Vice
President, and the action Of the Convention
upon tho movement against Andrew John
son. Judging from appearances thus far,
icnton is tho strongest man for Vice Presi
dent, though Wade, Colfax and others have
strong backing. as to what action the
Convention win take in reference to the
seven Republican Senators who voted for
the acquittal Of tho President, it is imposai-
bic TO determine. a resolution Of censure
is urged by one party, whilc moro conssr-
vative element propose a resolution endors-
ing tho action OF the Managers, but saying
nothing about the votes Of tho Senators.
The weather has come of warm and
bright and promises to be all that could be
desired for the occasion.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-18
LATEST NEWS
nr. Tr.EGrsPE.
yo ,rrrr, DAELx DEsTCCE-aT.
WASHINGTON.

wAsaiSeToS, May 1T.--The impeach
msnt seems TO be dead, and the President
and his friends are jnbilant Tbs principal
theme Of discussion is tie effect The defeat
vii, have upon the presidential canvass,
the proportions the new Chase movement
Is likely 10 assume, and what the prospects
are that the President will keep faith with
the Chase men and give them control Of the
patronage through re organization Of the
Cabinet, and also enter into the discussion.
The Managers are confident that they are
on the right track about the ueans used to
influence the votes for the Presidents &C.
qaitsal, but they do net express confidence
in their ability to prove the facts. 1t will
be conclusivsly shown that Messrs. Fowler,
Ross and Van Wrinkle had each expressed
themselves satisfied with the Presidents
guilt, and determined TO vote for conviction
until some hidden reason induced them to
change their minds.
|. is believed that the House will re-cnact
rs resolution TO adjourn till after the Chi
cago convention. aud that the Senate will
| concur.
A rumor was circulated to-day that Gen.
| Grant bad written letter declining 10 be
n candidate Tor the presidency, giving as n
reason that the country was not yet Teady
for negro suffrage. /, Is a waste Of words
to say that the report is false ~ every par
ticuar.
II is the intention OF tho President, In
case oi HE final acquittal, 10 make gener-
nj csanee in bis Cabinet officers, at least 30
fnr ~ the State, War, Treasury aud Into
rior Departments are concerned.
Ii AL
in the hands OF Democrats, who arc con-
ceriing measures to run him for Presidential
candidate against Grant.
| Chase called at the White House Satur.
dsy afternoon, rs did many others.
| President johnson. it is reported. has de.
cided upon the folio wing list Of new mem
bcrs Of his Cabinet, in case Of his acquittal
on all the articles: Secretary Of State. VIM.
NJ. Evar,s; Secretary Of Treasury, Groes-
beck; Secretary of War, Ex.Gov. Cox Sec
Rotary Of Interior, Capron Of Illinois; ATTY
General, Stanberry. No one IL mentioned
as Postmaster General.
It 10 stated that Forney has been sent FOL
TO return to Washington At the instigatior
Of Cameron 10 undergo an investigation.
The select Committee on tho Donnelly
Wsshburne case, seem inclined to ask TO IL
discharged.
The impeachment managers we're in ses
sion to day prepar .ng plans for taking ties
timony relative TO thu alleged improps
means used to influence the vote in the en-
ate.
SENArE-The coast survey report pre-
scented also 4 corrected copy Of the consti
tuition adopted by the Virginia Convention
An indetinits leave Of absence, at the in
stance Of Edmunds, was given Grimes o.
account Of illness
| HousE.-A number Of bills were prcsen nj
cd for reference.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-18

HAVANA, May 1.-THE lIerald's special
alviocs from liayii Of the S;h, state thai
presiden, Salrave escaped from Cape Hay
ten on April ed, aud managed to reach
fost au Prince. He and Gen. Delorme,
who acts as Secretary of State, Interior,
Weir ard Navy. arrested many Of the citi-
zsn, and ordered some of them shot. The
stores Of six American merchants were
robbed Y the troops. Salnave threatened
to seize the town and burn it to ashes. At
the Same time he used violent menaccs TO
foreign consuls.
Many Americans have been shot at in
their own windows, and were forced TO seek
refuge in the American Consulate.
Mr.. Ililbster and his attaches had an in
terview with Salvani, and they demanded
protection, but were received dsfiantly and
with threats. The American minister al
once sent a dispatch TO Havana for some
American n-of-war. He also sent to ia.
macia for British war steamer.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-18
NEW YORK.
NEW York,

INV YoRK, MAY IS
The man who did moro than all others,
unless in pscuniary way, to secure the &C
quittal Of the President, was Chief Justics
Chase. The 18th article having failed, all
fails.
The Times protests against Chicago con-
vention touching impeachment and then
making it party issue.
Jacob Rich, clerk Of the Senate naval
committee, in . published letter denies that
he ever wagsrsd or offered to wager cent
upon Grimes vote on impeachment.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-18
ACQUITTAL.

E,ss,s Cry, May 17.--An enthusis site
n.otir, of Conservatives WIS held last
sva,in, to ratliy the action Of the Senate in
daf.,a,,s'o tbe movement tor the removal 81
~ r,aHrtent Resolutions were aaor,ed
as,,a.;sss, that honest men OF all parties
70 aassa IN r,joico e. this triuniph OF
49,. CONSUMPTION over wicked conspiracy
os -;.,ro and na,siotism over venality and
cor,r,tion The meeting adjourned with
,hraa cheers for the Chief Justice, the Pres.
ilen, and Copsiiiulion--and whisky.
Nrv yopK. May 16.--There was much
axn,,aros,t over the news from Washington
~. isv The Presidents friends were iuLi.
ia,, The Tribune, as a measure of pru.
danrc took down bulletin which had
heon sos.rd containing list OF Republi-
cons Who voted for acquittal, under the
can.ion OF "Traitors." No public demon
STATION yet.
PORTLAND. Maine. May 1.-THE Demo-
Gratis held meeting at the City Hall last
evening, which WAS ADJOURNED TO Market
Square, for the rurpoee of denouncing the
atiemp, to influence judgment In impeach-
ment.
Rosros. Nav 1.-THE friends of the
President expressed their satisfaction last
nigh. by salute of 100 guns.
MEMPHIS, May 1.-THE news of the
Presidents acon.ttal on the 11.h count crt
o,.d great excitement here, and universal
en,husia prevailed. No public demon.
stration.
UAgrroRp. Nay 17.-Ope hundred guns
were fired over the defeat oi The 18th arti-
Gle of impeachment
CrNc,ss.rr, Nay 17.-Thc announce.
ment of the result OF Impeachment; pro
duced treat sensation here. The ncwspape I
offices were ihronged a i the afternoon.
TtTusvILLg, Pa May r.-One hundred
oura weIe fired in honor OF the defeat Of
conviction OF the President last evening.
BRUNSWICK, N. j., May 17.-Yestert!ay
the Democracy of this city was very jubi
Ian, over the result Of the vote on i'm.
neochment In the Senate last evening. A
process;or headed by band OF music pa
raded the streets. One hundred guns were
fired and bonfires Il ,hted all over the city.
No ExCiT2M ENr.
CHICAGO, May 1T.-The news from
Washington yesterday was received with
much interest. but cccasoncd No excite
! mcni.
| ST I.0Cn, May 1.-THE Announcement
of IL resul. OF the vote on the lilh article
OF impeachment Yesterday produced nc
specisl excitement, hu, has been the subject
of much ronv rsaiion, the corduct of Hen
derson ana L sbeinr especially commented
upon.
baltimore. May l1.-Thc result of The
vote on the llth article was received in the
mos. quiet manner.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-18
Il rr.,n.n l...l nn n.,rcr to irv sonntnra

tne Unrsn lsd no power to try Senators
TIE ereaN r ruled That re resolution did
net urefc r. 10 try Senators.
MIR. Eosinsan made poins Of order tha.
The vannvs-s had discharged ,htir duty, aal
therefore. hsd nothing further TO dc.
The SrsaSer ovcrrulcd the point on the
ground ,bag tie duty OF the Managers had
not been fuliy discar rgcd, as the horse re-
served "a itse.f the right to present further
articles OF impeachment.
D,har affections we're made, when the
Speaker reied that the resolution was open
10 shas sne objection as that offered by Mr.
Elarlare. in u s, there was no direct charge
OF crrrun,icn. Vague charges could not
lie construed as 9 question OF privilege, bu,
specific chsrges could. The question whether
the resolution could be considered was Tor
the House = decide
The Hause-yels 70. nays SG-aareed TO
consider The resolution. za
Mr. Bingham proceeced to state the reus
ons for the resolution. Zones
Considerable debate followed, during
which the House refused to adjourn and to
table the resolution. which. under the opera
ton of the previcns question wss fsallv
adopaed--yess S., nsys Id
A1i,urrei
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-18
CKlCAGO.

CHICAGO, Say 1.-THE New England
delegations to the Republican National
Convention arrived in the city Yesterday
evening, bv special train from Detroit.
The delera,es In full or In part have also
arrived from New York, Ohio, Iowa. Lou
siana, FLORIDA and other states. Every
train brings its quota of delegates, altern-
ates and visitors. The hotels tonight are
well filled ana knots Of men are everywhere
gathered discussing the probabilities Of the
convention, and very large numbers will
arrive tomorrow and next day, and by
the time the convention opens, the city
will be full to OVERLOOKING Many who
will have come TO attend the convention
will be disappointed about tickets, though
the arrangements at the Opera House, now
about competed, will afford accommoda-
ton to u larger number OF people than
ever assembled in any permanent structure
in the Unit States.
The dele a'es ard alternates will mum.
Der about go, il all the states are repre-
scented, in ili1n TO those together with
Governors OF States, distinguished politi'
Clans, news aper correspondents, reporters
e.. There 5 expected 10 be room for about
2,0G0 spec,i8rs. The total capacity OF the
house is pA.eed at about 5000. Tickets ia
residents OF Chicago will be sparlngly is
sued, and tfrls will be made to accommO
date as many from abroad as possible.
The Rev York delegates held meeting
to-day and agreed TO support Fenton fol
Vice President to the last. Other than the
action OF tbs delegation there is nothing
new developed in regard to whom the
choice OF tie convention will make second
upon the ticket. There Is no question but
that Grant will be nominated for President
by exclamation.
In regard TO the action Of the convention
upon the impeachment of Andrew johnson
it seems probable that the convention viii
endorse the action OF the Managers, but re
fuse to censure the Republican SENATOR
who voted for his scQuittal. An effort
however, will undoubtedly be made to &c
cure an expression of the convention agains
the course of these Senators, and the ques
ton will doubtless lead to no little anima
zion in the proceedings, and possibly to thu
adoption Of independent resolutions OF cen
sure. Much in,eres. is manifested in regarc
to the disposition to be made of this matter
A large number of delegates to the Sol
diers' aud Sailors Convention. which viii
convene on Tuesday in Turner Hall. have
arrived. The Hall will accommodate abou
2,O00, ard has been decorated and fitted W
for the occasion.
On Thursday evening a ratification meet
ing will be held at Wabash Avenue Rink.