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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
Good N ews.

The Mongrel Convention has at last done one
thing that we approve-it has finished its labors
and has adjourned. Its last act was its best, to
wit: the adjournment. Even that was not as
we'll done as it might have been, for the Con-
vention appointed a committee with authority
to call the Convention together again when the
committee might deem it proper to do so. The
committee consists of the following interesting
carpet-bag gentry: Underwood, Clements,
Curtis, Hine, and White.
The Radical Convention to nominate cand;..
dates for State officers and for Congress will
meet in Richmond, on Monday, the 4th oe Nav.
The Chairman Of the Conservative State Ex-
ecutive Committee has appointed Thursdav.
the 18th of May, as the time at which the Con
vention, composed of the Superintendent Of
counties and cities, and the resident and, con.
sulting members of the State Committee should
meet in Richmond for the purpose of nomina.
ting candidates for State officers, and the trans
action of other business We hope all will at.
tend, and that good nominations n .av be made
The Mongrel Convention fixed the ID of .June
as the day for voting on the ratification of the
Constitution, and the election of members Of
Congress and State officers. All should labor
to defeat the Constitution and to elect the can
dldates nominated by the Conservative Conven-
ton which will meet in Richmond, on the 7th
of May.
The Conservative S tate Executive Committee
have appointed the following as canvassers for
the Sixth Congressional District
CANvAssERs AT LARGE.
John b. Baldwin, of Augusta
John Letcher, of Rock bridge
Uriel Wright, of Clarke;
f. w. NJ. Holiday of Frederick.
COUNTY CANVASSERs
Rockbridge-W. A. Anderson. j. B. Dorman,
Coleman Yellott w Mclaughlin.
Augusta-John Echols, George Baylor, Jas.
Bumgardner, Jr., Bolivar Christian
Bath-Joseph Mayse, A. FL. McClintock, w.
Highland-W. W. Fleming. A sten-benson
Alleghany-W. Skeen, DIR. G. Mcdonald,
Botetourt-Thomas d. Houston, Ed. Pendle.
ton, w. A GLASGOW. -' 0''~'-0
Clarke-W. w. Arnett.
Frederlck-Robert Barton, N. B. Meade
Rockingham. N. Liggett, w. IT. Efnoar
s. H. Moffatt, ]. G.. Woodson
Page-P. B. Borst, James T. Clarke
Ohenanqoan-J ames ii. Williams, g. r. Cal
vert, d. I'll. Walton, H. c. Allen. ' ''
Warren-Jno. Il. jackson, Green B. Sanr ,els
The following have been appointed for the
State at large:
Alex: E, E. Stuart, of Augusta;
R. NJ. 7. Hunter, of Essex;
w. Ell. Mcfarland, of Richmond;
William Smith, of Fauquier
III. A. Edmondson, of Roanoke;
Robert Y, Conrad, of Frederick
William NJ. Tredway, of Pittsyvania:
Wyndham Robertson, of Washington
Thomas S. Flournoy, of Halifax:
James Lyons, of Henrico;
Moses Walton, of Shenandoah;
Robert E. Withers of Campbell;
John S. Millson, of Norfolk;
Willoughby Newton, of Westmoreland;
John W. Brockenbrough, of Rockbridge
George w. Boiling, of Petersburg;
John L. Marye, of Spotsylyania.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
[FOr the SPECTATOR
Concert by the Staunton Musical Associa-
tion-.Oratcrlo of "BeiShazZar."

A Grand Concert will be given by the Staun-
ton Musical Association in the Chapel Hall of
the Institution for the d. D. and B., on Tues
day evening, the 2sth inst, at oclock. On
this occasion the Association will render the
Oratorio of 'Belshazzar. The hearty interest
which our public manifested In the Oratorio of
Esther, leads us to anticipate an equally ia
we can readily promise them no less enjoyment
We may add that this Concert is compliment
airy benefit rendered by the Association to their
accomplished conductor, Dr. Brown, who has
shown such zeal for the welfare of the Associa-
ton, and such an accommodating disposition in
all musical enterprises for the benefit of our
churches, as establish for him, we think, an
indisputable title to the goodwill and encour-
agement of our people. FRIEND
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
The Presidential Election.

The whole number Of electoral votes is 3l7.
IF Colorado is admitted we must add three
more, which will make $780, Of these the can
ddate elected must receive majority of 16l.
The ten unreconstructed States will, when
admitted, cast 70 votes taking these from | 81,
leaves 81 for the Radicals to obtain from the
rest of the Union. Of these they are pretty
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

Taking these 81 votes from the 81, leaves 20
to be gotten from the States not enumerated,
and judging from the progress of the reaction
against the Radicals, this will be a right hard
matter; for almost every one of this latter is
very certain for the Conservative party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
Call for Conservative State Convention.
CONSERVATIVE STATE COMMITTEE,

CONSERVATIVE STATE COMMITTEE,
Richmond, Va, April, II, 1868.
by authority conferred upon us by the Con
sentative State Convention held on the 18th Of
December, 1867, Convention is hereby called
to assemble in the city of Richmond, at II clock
NJ, on Thursday, May 18th, 1868, to be compes.
ed of the Superintendents ofcounties and cities,
and the resident and consulting members of the
State Committee, for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for State officers, and for the transac
ton of such other business as may be brought
before it.
By order of the Committee,
r. T. DANIEL, Chairman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

By order of Gen. Schofeld, Maj. Calvert,
Treasurer of the State of Virginia, has been
suspended, and George Rye apo inted in his
place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

~ VA. FOR SALE.-This tract contains
about 400 acres, of which 100 are in woods, the
rest in grass and cultivated-the whole being di-
vided into fields, all under fence. For fertility
of soil and convenience of location this farm is
unsurpassed by any other in the region of coun-
try IN which it is located. It lies about two miles
from Leesburg on the turnpike to Washington,
while the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire
Railroad passes through it, leaving switch
upon the farm where all its products are loaded.
Every field has running water through it, and it
contains so acres of fine bottom land, affording a
very fine meadow also fine young orchard of
400 trees. -t -t-
The buildings are somewhat out of repair; but
the dwelling, though old, is comfortable and con-
tains eight rooms. There is good clubhouse for
hands, meat house and stone dairy in good re-
pair -sa
The health of this place IS excellent; location
fine; and its advantages are many and great.
Will be sold with the farm, if desired, Furnl-
ture, Stock, Implements &c. Possession given
in 80 days. -
Terms SAG 90 per aere-one-third in hand and
the balance in l. 2, and years with interest, Sc
Apply to ORLANDO SMITH,
ap21At 1s Staunton, Va
A UCTION SALE OF Valuable Real
IN Estate in the town of Danville, Virginia.
ON WEDNESDAY, 20TH DAY OF MAY
next will be sold at public auction, without re-
serve, that valuable property known as the =. :
DANVILLE NEW HOTEL
an elegant new five story brick building, on Main
street, lot 761 b<187 feet, built with all the new
modern improvements for first class hotel and
containing eighty seven rooms in addition to large
Parlors, Dining Hall, &c
The location is one of the best in Virginia for
a hotel.
The house opened and we'll kept would secure
at once from seventy-fve to one hundred good
boarders.
A great bargain may be had, as it will certain
ly be sold. f.E4s .ggse
TERMS-One-third Cash. balance in six and
twelve months, with interest," satisfactorily Sc
cured -s
Will be sold at the same time and place, the
Store House and Lot adjoining-a valua-
BILE property. For further information, address
JOHN M. JOHNSTON, Esq,
Cashier lst National Bank,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
Nesy Advertisements.
DIANOS!

OTAUNTON, v A.
Gold Medal for 1857
has just been awar-
ded to Chas. M.
Stief for the best
Piano now made,
over Baltimore,
Philadelphia and
New York Pianos,
nv the MARYLAND
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
Union MOWEK-Price Reduced

am prepared again to supply this unsurpassed
Mower to the Farmers of this section An ex.
perience of four years in the hands OF some OF
our best farmers, enables me say with confidence
that no Mower yet introduced can surpass it as a
Cutter, in addition to which it has points OF su.
periority that think sufficient to give the pref
erence over any other. 1 have effected arrange
ments with the maker for full supply, direct
from the factory, thus saving profit which has
been heretofore paid to other parties, and Whlch
L design to give the purchaser the benefit OF m
This enables ME to offer this mower at a lower
price than any other frst-class mower has ever
been offered here To enable parties to satisfy
themselves by enquiring, will mention few
persons in different sections of the county who
have them in use. 1 refer those in want of in
formation to
Martin Coner, Franklin Conner,
Chesley Kinney, Thos. P. Eskridge,
M. WsD. Hogshead, Thomas Hogshead, r,s.
Col VIM A Bell, Capt. E. w. Bailey, r
<@ - Capt Lewis Hartman, ~
and many Others who can all testify to its merits.
april21-tf GEO. E. PRICE. Z
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

Do you wish to see miscegenation sanctioned
by law-that is buck negroes with deprayed
white wives ?-then vote for the new Constitu-
ton. Il
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

O., A., & NJ. G. RAILROAD. This road from
Mt jackson to Harrisonburg, will be put under
contract at once 1t will, without accident, be
completed to this point by October next The
cars will run to Kratzer S, four miles below this
place. BY entember.-Rock ReQister.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

We learn from gentleman who lives in the
lower end of this county, that a Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, in the upper end Of
Scott, was burned by incendiarism on Saturday
night fast. 1t was a new and commodious
building, with school room attached, and was
erected at cost of $500. Our informant
thinks it is an easy matter to guess what class
of men did the eed-Abingdon Kuginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
Attamnt to Brihe.

The exemption feature of the Constitution
prepared by the Mongrel Convention is delu
sion and snare-a cunning device to bride vo
tiers to vote for the ratification of the Constitu-
ton. s'In vain is a net set in the sight of any
bird" No honest and sensible voter will be
ensnared. The Norfolk Nrginian says that
when they had weighed out, and worked in the
last grain of indignity which they supposed oul
constitutions could possibly stand they pro
ceeded to coat the pill with bride Of 81, SOC
exemption.
People of Virginia! can you stand this? Are
you going to be kicked by negroes, and then
take sixpence to heal the sore?
Shall the ashes of those who now lie buried
in the bosom of our mother earth rise to curse
us, for tamely accepting an indignity which they
died to save us from?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
vEVHE GREAT BAZAAR!y
Large Stock of

SPRING & SUMMER DRY GOODSl
GILES & FORRER are receiving their stock
of Spring and Summer Goods, consisting of a
well selected assortment of Ladies and Gentle
mems Dress and Furnishing Goods, of the latest
and most beautiful styles that can be found in the
city markets Ell
Their stock consists in part of Cloths, CASH
meres. Cottonades Prints, Bereges, Silks, ,Lus-
tres, Mozambiques Mohairs, Lawns Deaines,
Muslns, Grenadines, Nansooks, Paris Mixtures
Alpaceas. Irish Linens, Boots and Shoes, and
Notions of all kinds. f ass
Their stock has been selected with great care
and bought on the best terms, and will be sold at
the very lowest prices for cash.
Call soon and examine the beautiful styles az
Particular attention is called to their stock of
Ladies' Shoes +t - fS- an01-tf'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

LONDON, ENG, April S.-Letters we're re-
ceived to-day from DR.. Livingstone, the Afri.-
can explorer, via Zanzibar. He was in good
health, and returns to England after success
full Journey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

y CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS q Shoes
AT Rome 4 ALBY'S, STAuSroN, VA
We have just opened our stock of Spring and
Summer Goods, which is the largest we have ev,
er offered in this market embracing all kinds and
qualities. We have also purchased regular
stock of HATS, and can furnish all styles In
addition we will continue to keep full assort-
ment of Gentlemens Furnishing Goods, consist
ing of Shirts Collars. Drawers, Cravats, Under
Shirts, &c. We will also keep an assortment Of
~ Shop Made Boots and Shoes.
all of which we will sell at Baltimore prices
Wehave few extra large size Hats made to
order. All Goods guaranteed as represented
Goods ordered from Baltimore at short notice.
Call and examine our stock. q
an2l-3t town papers CODY. :. y. -.---- - ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

DROOMS! BROOMS when Solomon
I'D said there was nothing new under the
sum- he had no conception of the Improved
Metallic Broom Head, which enables all to make
their own brooms known as the
FURTHER-BROOMS''
without any trouble. This valuable invention
was patented by VIM. A Middleton, of Harris
burg, Pennsy lvania, on the 3lst of July, 1866.
The undersigned hereby informs the public
that he has purchased the sole right to sell this
Improved Metallic Broom Head in the coun-
ties of Augusta and Rockingham: As there is
another Broom Head offered for sale in this couD-
ty the undersigned would request persons not to
purchase till they see the one he has for sale.
r. P. WILSON, flD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

H AT LOW PRICES.
have now received my stock for the Spring
trade and would ask buyers to call and look thro'
before making their purchases. My assortment
in every department is more complete than usual
and am prepared to offer inducements to
CASH BUY Frs. - 81 90 Ee0
have a full line of tg-S~
Dress Goods, Dress Trimmings, Fringes and
Buttons, Ginghams Black and Col
ored Silks, Curtain Damask. -
Cassimeres and other goods for Boys. 4
ttcf II ST. Carpets, r.e
Crockery and Glassware, ,
Groceries. ~- .-'s
Shoes, Hats, &C., &c.
will not enumerate prices, but will be pleased
to show my goods to any one, and iltry by fair
representations to convince them that my assort-
ment and prices will compare favoraby with any
other store in the Valley.
ap21-} .- M. J. ACKERMAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

The FAULTS OF OTHERS. Mrs. G.. N. Den
ming, Rochester, n Y, writes u have used
one of your machines fifteen months, and it has
given perfect satisfaction [ find it very easy
to operate, not liable to get out of order, and
capable of doing every variety of work while
it is entirely free from many faults of other ma
chimes, such as dropping stitches and drawing
the sean.-[ Letter to Wilcox & Gibbs S. NJ.
Co., April 2, 1866.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

NEW JEsVELIs N.-Ihe incest as sortment
~ of good and cheap Jewelry can be found at
g. Hirsh s. Co.'s old stand We receive new
patterns every week and have always the latest
thing out. For articles we recommend we will
give written guarantees and if the same prove
different, the money will be refunded. We just
received besides our nice stock of Gold Jewelry,
beautiful stock of Coral, very cheap: Call and
see them G. HIRSH s. co.
EHEAP HOOP SKIRTS I'VE have
~ decidedly the incest and cheapest lotof Hoop
Skirts, In this market. You can find all sizes and
at all prices. Also that good Odessa Collapsing
Skirt, which has gained such wide spread rep
utaton, as it can be altered into any shape in
staptly, is still to be found at G. HIRSH s. CO.'S
DAKASOLS q SUN-UMBRELLAS-
can be found in large quantities and at low
prices at our fancy bazaar being our own man
Afaet4re IN Philadelphia. We can sell them less
than any other house in town 80 e ''a1l
nR. GEORGE III. EYSTER. x Z B6e
- OFFIcE-at theresidence of VIM b. Kayser,
ESQ.,, ciagonally opposite the National Valley
BANK, otaunton, Va apr21-6m%
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
UANO!-We take pleasure in calling the
NJ attention of farmers to the
ID

SULU BILE FACITIC UANO
which last season sold at SIS. We now offer it at
the reduced price of $65O0 The quality of the
Guano is warranted same as that heretofore sold
by us. The present facilities of the company en-
able them to put their Guano in the market on a
duction. We respectfully request farmers to give
us a call before buying elsewhere.
ap21-tf I'll. KER q BRO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

We call upon all our citizens-men, women
and children-not to forget the coming election,
and the registration, previous thereto.
White Man. or Negro-that is the question.
And the time for its decision, so far as it affects
US. is fast drawing nigh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

A few weeks since in fight at Charlottes
vile between Mr.. Woods Garth and two Messrs.
Opdyke, one of the latter was so badly stabbed
that he died on Tuesday last. The wounds Of
the other are not deemed dangerous. The
Magistrates Court adjourned on Tuesday last
to yesterday Monday for the preliminary ex
animation Of Mr. Garth His counsel did moi
ask ball. and he went to jail to await the exam
nation. The difficulty had its origin in dis
pute about a tobacco plant bed Behold what
a great matter little fire kindleth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
Valuable Grazing Form for Sale

Inc suDscrlber, Wishing to remove West,
offers for sale privately. his farm in the county
of Highland, containing $50 acres. This
farm is situated on the head waters of Straight
county seat of Highland, and Immediately on the
turnpike road, leading from thence to Franklin,
Pendleton county, w. Va, has on it two good
dwelling houses, barn, stable and all other nee
in the county, convenient to both dwellings and
is one of the best grazing farms in this section.
The meadow, containing about 40 acres, is of
very superior quality, and 90 acres more of as
good could be made on the plaeeif desired. Tho
land is mostly cleared and in grass, though with
enough of woodland for all necessary purposes
and fencing in good repair. '
To any one wishing to purchase will sell the
above farm on reasonable terms. For further
particulars apply to the subscriber at his resi-
dence on said farm, or address him at Monterey.
Highland county, Va
mar31-4t HENpv II Hr UrorDn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

VXTALL PAPER, Linen and Paper Shades
w of all descriptions, Hats, Fans, Table and
Floor Oil Cloth, Fire Screens, large assortment
of Trunks and Valises Baskets, Hosiery and
Gloves of all descriptions, Musical instruments
Pocket and Table Cutlery Corsets, Stationery,
Looking Glasses and, in fact, everything you
can mention in our line can be had cheap.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

II y N SA LE.-ln pursuance
IL OF deed of trust executed to me by Samuel
Luton and wife, on the Sd day of November,
1903, will proceed, on the premises, on Thurs
day, the 3Oth of April next, near Spring Hill. to
sell, at PUBLIC sale, to the highest bidder two par.
cells of Land, one containing IS Acres, and other,
40 Acres, adjoining Herring, Gamble and others
The place is we'll improved, and is a desirable
residence, will sell the whole, or so much Of
the land as may be necessary to pay the ineuI...
brance. TERMs-Costs of sale in hand-baianene
in six, twelve and eighteen months, by bonds
with good security, bearing interest, and title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
Sale at o'clock, p M.
mar31-tds NICHO. X. TROUT, Trustee
4 AND SALE-Trust.-In pursuance of a
IL deed of trust executed to me by Jno. B. Ran
Kin and wife; on the 18th Of July, 1859, end by
direction of the parties Interested, viii proceed
on the premises near Spring HILL on Thursday.
the 30th day of April next, to SELL at public SALE
to the highest bidder a Tract of Land adjoining
said village, containing 1854 Acres. The land
has on it comfortable improvements, and can be
made desirable farm, by proper cultivation.
osTERMs-Costs of sale in hand-balance in six
twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months, in
equal instslments, bearing interest with good So
curity, and title to be retained ais ultimate secur-
ty. Sale at IL o'clock. 81. ca spc'ti III %
mar31-tds NICHO. K. TROUT, Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

EOR RENT.-At Buffalo Gap, on line Va
il Central 4. r., 101 miles West of Staunton
nice Store Room, with dwelling rooms at
tached, adjoining hotel, and at junction of Par
kersburg and Variety Springs turnpikes. Its
location will command large country trade
ticulars cali on, or address Stephen Myers, Buff
falo Gap Hotel, Augusta county, Va, or
PECK 6 GUSHING, -Avctioneers,
o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

Last night, we received the following special
telegram from our Washington correspondent:
WASHINGTON CRY,
Anil 90 1865
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

IL ZELL'S SUPER PHOSPHATE of LINE,
Raw Bone Phosphate, g.
Berlin's Pure BONE DUST, for sale by
ap2l-tf ~ -HQGE 81 MASON.
CEWING MACHINE OIL, Machine Oil,
y Sperm Oil, Fish Oil, Whale oil, Farmers
Oil, and all kinds of Oil for sale by s9ils8If.
ap2l-3t - n YOUNG & KINNEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

The Montgomery (Ala.) Mail, in publishing
the order of Gen. O. L. Shepherd, against the
so-caled Ku Klux Klan, says: ''Gen. Shep
nerd issues the order against society in whose
existence no sane man in the State believes
We defy him to specify single outrage, &C.,
which is rraceable to any such association.
Every publication, placard, &C., which has ap
peared about the mystical Khan, is we'll known
to have originated with some half grown youths,
who are always ready for sport