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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

We earnestly hope that Virginians will ever
be true to themselves and faithful to their in
bred love of liberty and honor-that they will
appreciate the fact that they cannot be de-
graded save by their own acts and that
Vile ''seif-abasement payes the way
To william bonds and despot sway"
May it never be said of Virginians, as Byron,
lamenting their degradation, wrote of the mod
ern Greeks:
''The hearts within thy valleys bred.
The fiery souls that might have led
Thy sons to deeds sublime,
Now crawl from cradle to the grave
Slaves-nay the bondsmen of slave,
And callous, save to crime"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
''Uncle Jimmy Trotter.'

A correspondent of the New York Ecening
Post thus pays his respects to Uncle Jimmy
Trotter,' as he is familiar'y and affectionately
designated in these parts:
AT Staunton begins the reign of Trotter.-
This Trotter is local magnate, a man of
wealth, who owns all the stage lines in this part
of Virginia. At every station hereabouts you
may descry huge clumsy coaches bearing the
name of Trotter. The moment you leave the
railroad you become an humble subject Of the
stage monarch Trotter You are thenceforth
his property, and to him as, in duty bound
you pay taxes. Trotter has his headquarters
at Staunton. This is his capital city, and go
wherever you will through the mountain dis
tricts Of Virginia, the chariots and the horse
men thereof are his. = - y
S OF Stanton, he says - zls
In the midst of these mountains, and in a
location decidedly picturesque, is Staunton,
where the train stops long enough to take a
meal or hurried run through the town. Like
most picturesque Places Staunton does not i'm
prove ON closer acquaintance; yet it is withal,
as Pepys would say, mighty pretty. ''sa ga
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
i raNC6 NAU It's DdIlCOH,
America has it; Stanton.

We may all make up our minds to his-that
into the Constitution BY the unprincipled crea-
lures who framel it. was inserted with a bad
purpose, and is nothing less than swindle.-
No good thing was put there to stand The
Radicals in Congress will strike it all out, leav-
ing only the bad. Radicaisnl is the same,
whether black or white, whether in the North
Or South, whether in Congress or in the mongrel
Conventions, We can vote down the so called
Virginia Constitution whenever it shall be Of
fered and We must do it. Let us not be de-
ceived into supporting it by any aurements or
Establishments. They are all alike false and
fraudulent. Ii we are to have negro supremacy,
let it be put upon US against our protests and
against our efforts. Rich. Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
Pause, gentle readerl lightly tread!
For Gods sake let him lie
We live in peace, since he is dead,
- But hell is in n frYl &Ff

General Mcclellan, says the Washington
Express, has writ en- letter from Europe to
Gen. Hancock, stating that he will arrive in
this country in August next, and that he will
not let his name be used in connection with the
presidency. He cordially endorses General
Hancock, or any other good man who may be
selected at the July convention in opposition to
the radical nominations, and will take the stump
in their behalf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

The negro Radical Convention of Hanover
county nominated Gen. Villains C. Wiickham,
and Ira Aver as their candidates for the House
of Delegates. The Confederate General, VIM.
C. Wickham, the candidate of the Radicals
for the Houseof Delegates! Think of it, pom
der it. 81 #
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
GEORGE w. ROYSTER,

WITH DUNLOP & NJ CANOE,
: GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, +
for the sale of Wheat, Corn. Tobacco, and Pro-
duce generally, and for the purchase of merchan-
disc of every description. - -
Office on Cary Street, between 10th & 18th,
Richmond, Va.
.REFERENcEs:-M. Harvey Efhnger, Cashier
First National Bank, Staunton, Va; Gen. John
Eehols, President National Valley Bank, Staun-
ton; G. G, Strayer, Cashier Bank OF Rockingham
Harrisonburg; A. F. Denny, Cashier Bank Rock
bridge, Lexington, Va. az
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
Death Of Vim. z. Rarhea.

This distinguished Virginian Sculptor, ma
tive of this lovely Valley, died in Rappahan-
mock county on Tuesday last. He was native
of Page county. His master pieces, the
Fisher Girl and "Coquette,'' have gained
for him an enviable reputation as an artist of
genius, not only in Virginia, but throughout
the United States. He died from the effects
of cancer in the face. He was an intelligent
gentleman, cordial friend, and pleasant COM
panion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

is reported, says the Washington Ec-
press, ION good authority that Mr.. Chase has
written letter. to be read in the National
Democratic Convention. placing himself square
ly on any platform that the Convention may
determine, but urges on the members of the
Convention that negro suffrage be recognized,
and universal amnesty be demanded. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
Winchester and strasburg R. R. Company.

Sufficient stock having been subscribed to
meet the requirements of the act Of the Legis-
lature incorporating the Winchester and Stras
burg Railroad Company, meeting to organize
the Company will meet in Winchester on the
Sth day Of July. As soon as the organization
shall be completed it is expected that the road
will be begun and rapidly pushed to completion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

The Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore sun says: 'The Virginia delegation
mentioned in yesterdays dispatches was before
the committee, and requested an act Of Con
gress requiring an immediate election in Vir-
ginia, and an appropriation of funds to pay the
expenses thereof and that this election be held
upon the registration already made. The com
rnttee agreed to report a bill in accordance with
these suggestions. - 50
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

The Uaion Vanguard, spicy little sheet
published at Fetterman, West Virginia, and
heretofore devoted to Radicalism, has become
disguised with the infamies of that party and
now advocates Conservative principles. The
revolution in West Virginia, is going on rapid
ly and there is every prospect that reason, and
the approaching fall election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
WHITE MANS TICKET.
FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNO
GEN. JAMES A. WALKER,
OF PULASKI COUNTY.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
J. L. MARYE, Jr.,
ON cpOrSYIVANIA
FOR CONGRESS FOR THE STATE AT LARGE,
COL, MARMADUKE JOHNSUN,
OF RICHMOND CITY

a.s- The circulation of the Spectator is ABOUT
as great as the combined circulation OF both the
other papers published in this place, and has as
many subscribers in this county alone as are con-
.o;,od in the whole subscription list of either of
the other papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

1t is ascertained that the Radicals have de-
termined not TO adjourn Congress until after the
Southern States have organized and ratified the
fourteenth amendment to the Constitution and
their Radical representatives admitted. This
is with view to securing the Southern cleo
toral votes for Grant
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

Vote against the Constitution because it
forces negro equality in the MILITIA, in the
JURY BOX, in HOTELS, on RAILROADS,
and in CHURCHES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

Plus *. entered on his 18th year on the 25th
of Nay. He is fond of mentioning that his
father Count jerome. died at SO; his mother,
the Countess Catherine, at 80 his paternal
ancestor, Count Hercules, at 96; his brother
Gabriel at 81 his second brother at S3.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

No body doubts the object of the proposition
to force on the election in Virginia, under the
former registration. Every thing is done to
dishearten the Conservatives, and to make
them think that, whether or not, the "par
ty, will secure the adoption of the proposed
Constitution. But We trust our people will not
be s'put back by this or any other effort to
"put them throug h.' etevery Conservative,
who can, determine TO VOTE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

What has become of the Fredericksburg
Netcs? We have not had sight of its BEAM
ing countenanee, sparkling with wit and humor
for some time Little little knows how we yal-
ne his paper, or he would see that it was sent
to us regularly. The absence of the Ne,os
makes an aching void in the list of our ex-
changes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

Are you prepared to have NEGRO SHEER
IFS or CARPET BAGGERS administer on
your estates and act as guardians to your chill
dren? This is an issue you have to meet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

The papers, documents, &c, of the late Elk
President Buchanan are left with William B.
Reed, Esq, of Philadelphia, with request
that that gentleman prepare biography ofthe
deceased.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

The Radicals appear to be very much alarm
ed about Judge Chase. He has said nothing
that need excite their fears, yet they scream at
the mention of his name as child does at the
apprehension of something terrible in dark
room.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

J. B: McCulloch, the late Washington cor
respondent of the Cincinnati Commercial over
the Signature of Mack, has resigned his position
on that paper to take editorial charge of the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

Mr.. Samuel Miller, the millionaire ofLynch-
burg, is about to found there magnificent
charity for the benefit of destitute girls. .f5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

OF the twenty seven States now represented
in Congress, the Governor and Legislatures Of
eighteen are Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
: - OLD ESTABLISHED
..,-.. RICHMOND BAKERY.

ESTABLISHED 1854. 49,
: g Noao baking one third more than any other
Establishment IN the City @
Stores, SIS Broad Street, 707 Main Street h
Keeps constantly on hand all kinds of
Bread, Cakes and Crackers
LIST OF WHOLESALE PRIcEs:-Soda, Butter
and Oyster Crackers lie; Water Crackers 10;
Cream, Arrow-root, Sugar and Lemon Crackers
15c Sugar and Molasses Cakes, per hundred soc !;
Spice Nuts, per pound, Ice; Cracker Dust pound,
10c; ID a
N B. AN orders carefully attended to.
:nOO !. h
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

Forney says that General Grant can 'shold
up his head. !" He should be able to do so
with ease, for there are no brains to weigh it
down.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

Do you desire to arrange matters in Virginia,
so that the white men shall pay nearly all the
taxes and the negroes do most of the voting {?
If not-VOTE AGAINST THE CONSTR
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
Good advice by a colored preacher.


s. H. Lemon a colored Presiding Elder in
the African Methodist Church, publishes the
following communication in the Charlottesville
Chronicle, in which he gives good counsel to
his colored brethren:
Mr. EDITOR. SIR: l beg leave to have
space enough in your columns to make few
brief remarks to my colored brethren, as it
seems to me that great many Of them are in
a great excitement about political things.
One thing is, the Constitution Of Virginia
/ will say to my colored friends, that 1t will be
better for them to be silent upon the subject.
[ speak to them on this subject because l love
them all. They live here with their white
friends in the South their wives and children
are in the houses of cur Southern white friends,
and now will say in conclusion that as there
are two white parties now in the country, who
are against each other, while one is for the
Constitution, and the other is against 1t, 1t will
be wise in US as colored race to give up the
politics of the country to the two parties OF
white men, and when they get right. then we
can see what we can do will say to you as
Moses said unto the Children Of Israel when at
the Red Sea, "Stand still and see the salvation
of God"
We are taught by the words of Divine Truth
that when the righteous rule, the people re-
joice but when the wicked rule the people
moan / ask you if there ever was time
when there was more moaning than there is at
this time. would say to my colored race =
Do all you can to keep peace at home and pray
to God that peace and quiet may attend all the
different nations of the world will farther
say to you that I believe every Southern gentle
man who owned slaves is glad that you are Tree,
| and / know all they want of us is good manners
and industry, true to our bargains AMI strictly
truthful; and will give you my reason for say
ing the above words: One reas on is they are
now free from your tax and doctors fee; and
another is that they are free from furnishing
you houses at their own expense, and all of this
trouble is now on yourselves. And will now
say to you that we are taught that The wicked
flee when no man pursueth, but the righteous
are as bold as lions. - t!a
Dear friends hope you will take this counse
from Your friend,
S. II. LEMON,
Presiding Elder in the African Methods
Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

The very classes of white men whose votes
were thought certain for the constitution are
those who oppose it with the most uncom-
promising bitterness. The reason Of this is
obvious: Negro equality, negro domination,
with the poluting curse Of mixed schools, will
touch the poor white man at once and In the
the Tribune sometimes calls this class, will turn
out with resolute determination to escape, by
q consolidated vote, from the horrors Of the
system which the carpet-baggers are trying to
force upon them Norfolk: Virgisian az
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

Give us peace" says Grant, Give us
plunder,' says his party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

No sRogues Gallery would be complete
without photograph of Gen. Butler.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
Office-holders Sentenced to the Peniten-
fiarv ~

The trial of the Federal oficeholders in Rich
mond engaged in the collection of internal rev.
enue taxes, and charged with conspiracy to de-
fraud the Government, terminated on Monday
of last week. The parties were j. HI. Ander-
son, collector of the 4th district; j. Fl. Patter
son, assessor for that district; A. j. Gould
man, Inspector and afterwards assistant asses
sor; r. W. Elsom, general inspector; Richard
Anderson who was inspector and afterwards
storekeeper; Horatio Anderson, who was IN
spector and afterwards storekeeper; Vernon
Shepherd, who was storekeeper; and 0. S.
Manson, who appears to have been clerk.
/ After the charge of the Judge, Chief JUS
tice Chase, the jury retired and upon returning
rendered the following verdict:
Eve, the jurors. find John H. Anderson,
John H. Patterson, Robert W. Elsom, and Al
fred j. Gouldman guilty, as charged In this IN
dictment, and Vernon G. Shepherd, Horatio
Anderson, and William B. McCreary not gull
ty, as charged in this Indictment
WILLIAM H. ALDERDIcE, Foreman. .
The Judge sentenced them as follows: j.
Fl. Anderson two years in the penitentiary and
$4,000 fine; J. III. Patterson, two years in
penitentiary and $4,000 fine; Z. w. Elsom,
two years imprisonment and $1,000 fine, and
A. j. Gouldman one years imprisonment and
So, 900 fine
The way of the transgressor is hard. In the
revelations of this trial, says the Lynchburg
Neus, we have the beauties of Virginia radi-
calism set before us in all its refreshing bloom
Let the people look upon this picture of official
corruption, which is but a type of the whole
rotten mass, and turn from the mongre horde
with that loathing and contempt which such
yillainies must inspire in every honorable
breast.
NEGRO THREATENS TO FORCE WHITE MEN
TO SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO MIXED SCHOOLS.
Crockett, the mulatto carpet bag legislative
nominee of the Union League of Caroline, at
June Court last, in the presence of very large
assembage of the citizens of the county, in re-
ply to remark of Chastain White, Esq, in a
public address then being made, 'sthat the
white people of Virginia would never consent
to send their children to schools with colored
children, said, in most insolent and defiant
| manner, But zoe II make you do 1t. :"
1t is with this mulatto Crockett that Capt
Fred. S. Tukey is running, on the same ticket,
for the Legislature in Caroline county coupled
together like two hounds, one white and the
other tan colored. Tukey PROCESSES, or did
when he lived here. to be conservative, but
his acts prove him to be Radical of the worst
stripe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

Are you ready to muster under BLACK
COLONEL in the militia and give the touch
of the elbow to your FORMER SLAVE?--
This is one of the issues.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

The President has vetoed the bill admitting
Arkansas into the Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
Melancholy Facts.

Some extraordinary facts have been develop
ed In South Carolina since the adoption Of her
loyal Constitution, which show that this instru-
ment has alre ady begun to exercise the blight
of the Upastree upon the agricultural interests
of that unhappy Commonwealth. Large bodies
of land have been forced into market at ruinous
rates but the sale Of small, improved farms
furnish us the best means by which to judge Of
the general depression.
Recent auction sales disclose multitude of
facts, such as these: One farm of LOT acres
brought 1921 !; one of $50 acres brought $50 !;
one of 3l0 acres, S75 one OF 10 acres, 500 !;
one of $500 acres, $1,000, and so On we might
array the melancholy statistics. It requires no
Solomon to see that region in which farms
sell at such prices as these is ruined. Agricul,
ture must decay utterly, and negro barbarism
succeed. The reason of this change from the
former condition of affairs in South Carolina is
obvious. The State has been Africanized, and
in this mournful picture we may read at a glance
the fate in store for US should we falter 10 our
duty. Let us rally to man and vote down the
constitution. --NorfoK Virgiaidn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

= Now DoN'T.-During the speech of Mr.
Chandler yesterday in the whisky ring cases,
Gov Wells enquired whether Mr.. Chandler
was speaking for the benefit of the grog shops
or of the jury.
Mr. Chandler am speaking to the jury,
but perhaps the .grog shops interest you more
than anything else.
Radical brethren should be more courteous
in public. 1t looks as if they were not dwelling
together in unity Wing of Tuesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

9 Father Ryan, at dinner party in Chat
tanooga, was asked for an epiatph on Governor
Brownlow, taking for granted he had departed
this peaceful life. Father R, an gave the fol-
l., --te- :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
ROTT.Nn IN OTHS AND WILL.
SSs

We offer for sale, Boiling Cloths of all sizes, of
the Justly celebrated manufacture of II. Bodmer,
jr., (Het Anker). These cloths are used by Messrs
Warwick s. Rarksdale and Haxall Crenshaw q
large new mills-and are esteemed the uery best
imported into this country, also for sale
FRENCH BURR AND ESOPUS MILL -
STONES, -
of superior qualities. Orders solicited. 49,
- DUPUY 81 MCKINNEY,
E,s~-rF,-y Commission Merchants.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
Near Atlcerta se2aseaats.
VERY FERTILE LAND FOR SAL

VERY FERTILE LAND FOR SALE.
Y BY virtue of a power of Attorney executed
to me by James p. Dixon and for the purpose of
discharging all his liabilities, will proceed on
the 30th day of July, at II O'clock on the prem
ises to sell at public auction to the highest bid
der, a tract of l32 acres 2 roods and Ii poles
owned by said Dixon. Said land lies on and is
bounded by Middle River. about II miles from
New Hope, and adjoins the lands of Jacob Hum
bert. Jacob Miller's heirs W. Crickenbarger, j;
c. & NJ. Cline. 1t is situated on the main road
leading from New Hope to Mt. Sidney, and near
Hoy's Mill.
The improvements consist of a log dwell
ing house with brick chimney with four rooms,
we'll finished, and a young orchard of selected
fruit The enclosures are new, and in good or
der, and there Is good spring near the house
About So or 70 acres are cleared and more than
half of the quantity is first quality OF River low
ground. The residue of the tract is heavy slate
land, well adapted to wheat and grass The wood
land is we'll timbered. Mills Schools and churches
convenient.
The above is a very desirable tract: Terms ac-
comrnodating and made known on day of sale.
ALEX. III. III. STUART,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23
A Group OF Patriots.

A correspondent of Tile People, Weekly pays
some we'll merited compliments to Simon
Cameron, Forney, Thaddens Stevens and Stan.
ton. He throws them into group as the re.
preventative men of Radicalisln, violence and
corruption OF Stanton he says;
France had its Danton,
America has it; Stanton.
group. Logan is the equal of Butler in every
thing but talent. He wants to do all the iniqui-
ty possible. but bungles about it. Butler is an
expert He takes to vilany as naturally as a
duck takes to water. Stevens is a grim, fear
less old master, who attempts no concealments.
Cameron and Forney are sleek, slippery hypo-
critics, without either courage or shame. Should
there ever be a National Rogue's Gallery,
Butler will probably occupy the post Of honor.
Rich Who
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

IS We tell the people of Virginia, let us vote
down. by an overwhelming majority, the odious
Constitution framed for as b. the negroes
and scallawags and let us elect Democratic
State officers and Congressman, and we shall be
safe We shall then be left ''out of the Union
untilthene Congress comes in power, and we
willthenbe declared "inthe Union with our own
Constitution of lS5O-5l unaitered, except as to
slavery. - ich. Eaquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

GENERAL SLOVENIAN ON THE ELECTION.
Within the past few days several Populations
of Republicans have waited on General Stone
man with the request that he would order an
ference to the revision of the registration of
voters, as provided for in the reconstruction
laws of Congress. The General listened pa
tiently to these several com mitteemen. and at
the close Of each one, respectively, told them in
substance that the matter was now beyond his
control, Congress b aving the subject before
them, and he would therefore respectfully de
cline to take any action in the materials
patch.
Do you desire to render thousands Of our
best men ineligible, not only as voters, but also
as jurors If not VOTE AGAINST THE
CONSTITUTION
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-23

NOTICE.-I hereby notify the public not to
~ trade for any of the following bonds exc
cuted by me to Livingston w. Davis: One for
$500. due in March 1870 one for $500; due
1872 as said bonds were executed for the pur-
chase of land, on which there is a Judgment lien
lin the name of Samuel Conner. recorded in the
Clerks Office of Augusta County Court which
bonds am determined not to pay. until said
lien is discharged. SIMON conner.
r June % :stS SEEe IL