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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
STAUNTON LYCEUM.

On Friday night last, the following question
was discussed:
"Do the signs of the times and the teachings of
prophecy indicate the near approach of the mil
lennial era, and end of the world ?' a
It was debated in the affirmative by Rev. J.
A. Latane, and in the negative by Marshall
Hanger, A M. Pierce and Col. Geo. Baylor 1t
was decided in the negative. @e
On next Friday night, the following question
win be debated:
''Is honesty the best policy o.
The following members were appointed to dis
cuss the question: In the affirmative, Rev Jno.
A English and JOS N. Ryan-in the negative,
Col. Jas. H. Skinner and Capt. Jas. Bumgardner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

On yesterday morning, Mr.. George Harlan, the
jailor, discovered that the prisoners Blanton,
Harris and Connell, confined in the Jail of this
place charged with horse-stealing, had nearly
succeeded in effecting their escape by saving out
the steel window frames lately put in.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
~Nnn WARDS SPLENDID NEW
iGUl STYLE SPRING PRINTS

7UN s r1YIEs PRTN Nf PBINTs NE"
al II To Is cents. Received by
Wind copy KAYSER 81 YOUNG.
ARGE SUPPLY OF SPRING AND
IL SUMNER GOODS. WITT & BRO.
have just received large and carefully selected
stock Of Spring and Summer Dry Goods, to
which they invite the special attention Of the
Ladies and the public generally. Their stock
consists OF the very latest styles of Ladies and
Gentlemens Dress and Furnishing Goods.
Also large lot of Wall Paper, Oil Window
Shades, full line of Boots and Shoes. and some
of the best city made Ladies' and Children's shoes
Their stock has been selected with great care
and purchased on the best terms, which enables
them to sell very low for cash.
Give them an early call and examine the
eff Ioc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
NRRORS OF YOUTH.-A gentlem,

ETRRORS OF YOUTH.-A gentleman
IA who suffered for years from Nervous Debil-
ity, Premature Decay, and all the effects ofyouth-
full indiscreton will, for the sake of suffering hui
mainly, send free to all who need it, the recipe
and directions for making the simple remedy by
which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit
by the advertisers experience, can do so by ad-
dressing, in perfect confidence,
may7-1y JOHN B. OGDEN,
III AZ Cedar street. New York
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
4 Full assortment of
n Double and Single TRUSSES,
of the most approved patterns, at
WA VT 81 RRO'S

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 DARNELL Esq, who from his
enterprise, liberality and poiteness will at once
restore it to the high position, and envabe rep
utation it so long enjoyed in the past. We pre-
dict for him an unrivalled success
d. l0-Ivx
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
Richmond, April 10th, 1868.
Col. RaldWin's Address.

In accordance with the announcement in our
paper of last week, Col. Baldwin addressed the
people of Rockbridge, in the Courthouse, on
Monday last The house was crowded with a
most intelligent audience and the gallery was
filled with freedmen, who listened respectfully
and attentively to the able and eloquent speaker,
as he glowingly depicted the present deplorable
state Of affairs in our country. TO all who have
had the pleasure of hearing COL B.. on former
occasions, we need not say that more forcible
presentation of the wrongs and outrages which
the Southern people have suffered, and are still
suffering at the hands ofthe Radicals, could not
have been made, and his stirring appeal to all
who have not yet done so, to come forward and
register and vote against the New Constitution,
we deeply regret was not heard by every white
voter in the county, We know that every one
who heard it, will feel his heart stirred with
new and holier zeal, in doing all that he can,
to preserve himself his children and his breth-
ren of the old Mother Commonwealth from the
degradation and disgrace of Radical domination
through the ascendancy of the negroes. We
think that great good will. result from this ad-
dress to the Conservative cause, and that its
influence will be seen and felt in every section
of the county. We regret that we have not a
full report of the speech that we might publish
it. so that every one in the county could read
and digest it for himself. A synopsis of it
would do injustice both to the speaker and his
subject, but it has furnished us with texts which
we hope to use hereafter in our efforts to awaken
the people to full sense of their danger and
their duty.-Lecangton Gazette d Banner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
CHEAP GOODS COMlNG.-

U days the subscribers will be receiving their
SPRING STOCK OF GOODS.
One of the firm is in the North making pur-
chases. No pains will be spared in making Sc
ections as it is intention. to keep the incest
goods that can be found. Our friends will find
it to their interest, therefore, to wait until they
see our stock before purchasing. We intend to
have all the novelties of the season.
mar31 PIPER, DRAKE s. co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

HHTATa Ill Els IL CLOx las REPAIRED.
w The undersigned recently from Switzer
land, has located in Staunton. and Is occupying
the room recently occupied by Mr. Cone. next
door to Mandelbaums clothing store, where he Is
prepared to repair Watches and Jewelry in the
best style. He warrants his work to give salts
manship.
Work in his line respectfully solicited
marl7-3m JOHN DEGOU MOIS.
A NEW ORDER UF ThINGS.
Henceforth Ladies and Gentlemen desiring to
purchase fine article of j + w ELRY-W atch-
es, Clocks. Silver, Plated Ware, &c.,-will please
go where they get the best for the smallest
price,
w. Every article sold by me acarranted as
represented or money refunded.
vs., Old God and Silver taken in exchange.
&a- Watches, Clocks and Jewery repaired
promptly, and warranted, at moderate charges
BERN ARD MAYNE, of London,
feb 4-tf Main street, Staunton Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

The Mail Coach, on its trip from Staunton to
this place, was overset between Greenville and
Fairfield, On Saturday night last Judge Shelf
fey and two other passengers were aboard but
nobody was injured -Ler Gazette, April 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

Muslins. Cambrics, Irish Linens, English Cotton
Hosiery, City made Shoes, and Dress Goods in
all their variety
aprl4-tf
TNPRECEDENTE SUCCESSIVE
excitement in behalf of Bakers Premium
Bitters continues to increase certain cure fol
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Dysentery, Nerv-
Gus Headache, Loss Of Appetite and all diseases
arising from a disordered condition of the stom-
acne and bowels. The following certificate from
]. S. Calvert, Esq, State Treasurer, speaks for
ITSELF
TREASURY OFFICE OF VA. J
Richmond, Mar. s, 1868
Dear Sir:-I have suffered severely from al
the consequential ills Of indigestion-sick head
ache, pain in the side and high nervous excite
ment, with frequent chilness.
About a year ago, / was induced to try your
Premium Bitters' and am happy to say, with
decided benefit to my general health.
congratulate you on your success IN the prep
aration Of q medicine so safe and sanatory, and
at the same time, not unpleasant to take.
JOHN s. CALVERT. s
Orders filled by addressing Elijah Baker, Pro
prietor Box 1888. Richmond, Va.
rs For sale by DIR. N. Wayt s. Bro, 2 doors
west LIST National Bank, and by P. H. Trout &
Staunton, Va ap7-1m
HUBBELL'S BITTER WINE OF
IL IRON, in pints, pints and pints.
Hubbells ELIXIR OF IRON, Bark and
Strychnia
Hubbell's ELIXIR vALERIANATE OF
AMMONIA.
For sale by DR.. WAYT s. BRO,
Druggists.
1000 pounds Lewis Pure White
2 barrels Of Linseed Oil,
barrel Spirits of Turpentine.
Meats foot and pure Fish Oil for Harness,
Machine Oils and Varnishes of every descrip-
ton at WAYT 81 BROS
HENKEL'S JUMPER OIL,
Ill Littles White Oil
-tt Bells White Oil,
-..t Horsemans Hope,
Gargling Oil,
Mustang Liniment, at
DR.. WAYT s. BROS
HOugera's Compound IOd Cod Liv-
II Err OIL,
NickoPs pure Cod Liver Oil,
Burnetts pure Cod Liver Oil,
Shines pure Cod Liver OIL at
DR.. WAYT & BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
II AW NOTlCE.-Havingo obtained a copy

IL of the Rules and Forms of Proceedings in
Supreme Court of the United States, and entered
upon the Record of Minutes of that Court with
directions to be CONFIRMED to BY all the Federal
District Courts-I will now undertake to procure
degrees of Hiseharges Id Bankruptcy from pecu-
MARY embarrass fnent for all who may desire such
relief as j B. WATTS
march3-3m Attorney at Law.
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THE MARKETN.
Stanton Prices Current.
Corrected Every Week by H. Kerr Bro
WHOLESALE PRICES

STAUNTON, April 20, 1868.
LoUR, Fam. $124; Extra, $1l. 65; Sup. $1O65
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

IL rate workmanship OF light draught for two
horses and will seat six persons including driver
Terms accommodating. Enquire of
Oct Gift GEO r. PRICE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21

EIougera's Compound IOd Cod Liv-
EN Err OIL,
Nichols pure Cod Liver Oil,
Burnett;s pure Cod Liver Oil,
Shines pure Cod Liver Oil, at
Dr. WAYT & BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-04-21
Hunter & NOaCIi7..

TNITIALED PAPER.-Paper and En-
Il velopes, with Initials for any names for sale
by HUNTER IL NOWLIN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-28
LETTER FROM GENERAL HANCOCK

LETTER FROM GENERAL HANCOCK
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 4, lS6S.-Ge1,e-
raj J. B. Steedman, Nelo York.-My Dear
Sir: My relation to the Presidential candi-
dacy was not of my seeking. But when |
assumed command of the Fifth Military
District, and found it necessary to act upon
principles which had long been familiar to
ny mind, the partially of friends, without
any other effort Of mine, brought my name
permanently into discussion.
They were generous enough to suppose
that with my antecedents and surround
ings | might be elected President; and
that by an administration conducted rigidly
on the principles of the Constitution peace
aud prosperity could be restored to the
country. did not feet at liberty to refuse
to contribute, if could, to consumnation
worthy Of the noblest human ambition.
If my countrymen deem it wise to i'm
pose on me the grave responsibility of the
Residential Office in such a time they
should receive in return my best exertions.
It's, however, proper to say that l would
accept no position intended merely, to do
me honor, or in which it would not be in
my power to carry out the principles which
have considered essential to the preserva-
ton of the Government. You will under
stand from this that / am not a candidate
for Vice President, and should not consider
II my duty to accept a nomination for that
Office. Very truly yours, - -
WINFIELD S. HANCOCK.
Another letter from General Hancock viii
SOon appear. ,.sf.fg,,> =
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A motion to reconsider defeated resolu-
ton Of MIR. Gambler, involving an inquiry
into the right Of negroes to hold Office, led
to long discussion, resulting in 0. refusal to
reconsider. -
ALABAMA.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 27.-Both
Houses of the Legislature have passed an
act ratifying the old code of Alabama, ex-
cept in ms much as it may conflict with the
Constitution.
A debate in the Senate this morning
showed large number-probably ma
jority of senators-in favor of removing all
political disabilities and in the House a
resolution to this effect, offered by the
Speaker {Mr. McCraw), is made the order
for Friday.
A resolution providing for fning editors
and proprietors of newspapers not less than
81 900 and imprisoning them not less than
six months for publishing slanderous arti-
Giles, whether copied or original, was offered
by Mr.. Harrington, of Mobile. The Judge
is to decide what is slanderous in the eyes
of the law.
Governor Smith has vetoed the bill fixing
the pay of members of the Legislature and
its officers, on the ground that it is more
than the per diem fixed by the old law, and
further, that So per day and forty cents per
mile mileage is exhorbitant and not in pro-
portion to the amount in the treasury.
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Wheat.-sso bushels. 49,

The DEVILS ADvoCATE.--Thomas
Becket's very name is part Of the slang OF
his period. When this most illustrious OF
cockneys was born in Cheapside the houses
were not numbered, but they we're distin-
guished by o device. There was, in fact, .
sign affixed to them. A carved or painted
form Of some animal or ,inanimate object
decorated the dwelling, and made it known
to inquirers. Now, Thomas a Beckett means
I" Thomas at the Snipe," the counterfeit
presentment of which bird was doubtless to
be seen in front Of the paternal residence.
In after years, when Thomas was Arch
bishop, the popular voice called Ridel, his
archdeacon, afterwards Bishop of Ely, 1l74-
SO, by the title of ssArchdevil Ridel.'' But
this slang name was given to him first in
playfulness by the Primate himself. This
may remind US of " The DEVILS Advocate"
at Rome, the ecclesiastic who formally OPP
poses the beatifcation or canonization of
deceased holy personages. The name Is
very old church slang. The proper appel
lation Of the learned theologian whose duty
is to cavil at all evidence in favor Of 3
saint till he is oyerruied is Promoter
Fidei," but stDevirs Advocate !" he remains
on the tongues of both clerics and laics.-
Saints and Sinners, by Dr.. Doran.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-28

B'NA1 B'R1TH.-The Convention of the
B'nai Birth assembled again yesterday
morning at half-past 1O-Adolph Moses
(president) in the chair. Prayer was Of
fered by Brother Armhold and Brother
Goldman was chosen honorary secretary.
The rule requiring the Convention to
meet every day at 10 o'clock was, after
some consideration, suspended, in order to
omit the Sabbath from the days of meeting.
The Convention then resolved itself into q
committee of the whole, and took up seria-
tim the articles of the Constitution, OF
which Nos 8 and 4 were passed. No. 5 was
being discussed when the Convention adj
iourned for lunch. On assembling again a
short secret session was held to consider q
communication from the chairman of the
Committee on Ritual. On their return to
Convention they again resolved themselves
into committee Of the whole, and passed
Article XII. of the Constitution, compile
ting all the articles relating to Lodges and
District Grand Lodges. 1t was further de-
cided that the meetings of the Grand Lodge
should take place the second Tuesday IN
January every five years. A lively discus
sion then took place on the propriety OF
appointing permanent executive officers or
of appointing them for the next FIVE years
only. The Convention adjourned without
deciding the question. The Convention
meets again for secret session on Sunday,
and for general business on Monday next.
Neao York World, 25th.
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A newly married man took his bride on
o tour to Switzerland for the honeymoon,
and when there induced herto attempt with
him the ascent of oneIof the: high peaks.
The lady, who at home had never ascended
hill higher than o church, was much
alarmed, and had to be carried by the
guides with her eyes blindfolded, 80 as
not to witness the horrors of the passage.
The bridegroom walked by her side, expos
tulating with her fears. He spoke in
honeymoon whispers, but the rarefaction
of the air was such that every word was
audible. 49, .@ -
@ You told me, Lenora, that you always
felt happy-no. matter where you were-so
long az you were in my company. Then
why are you not happy now"
Yes, Charles, did," replied she, sob
bling Historically; /" but never meant
above the snow line." i ~:
A justice Of the peace who has but re-
Gently assumed the dignity of that i'm
portant Office in one Of the mushroom towns
On the Union Pacific railroad was called
on, among his first duties, to pass upon the
guilt or innocence of q man arrested for
murder. The following colloauy consti-
tuted the examination :. Justice" Darn
you, sir did you kill that man?' Pri-
soner-" Yes, SIR" Justice. Was any
one else present at the timer" Prison
err" No, SIR" Justice" Then as it will
be impossible for the court to prove your
guilt, you are discharged 1E ~
In answer to questions respecting the pro-
per equipments for mountain travel, Mr..
Scale Hill remarked that neophytes were
entrusted with Alpenstocks only, while the
ice-hatchet was reserved solely for those
who had given good proof of their cspabili-
ties "Hence it ISL suppose" observed
one Of the company, g that -hatchet
is sometimes called the climax" ''s.'e i,
If we would have powerful minds, we
must think . if we would have faithful
hearts, we must love ;,ifswe would have
strong muscles, we must labor. These mi
elude all that is valuable in life. II. I. sff
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GENERAL HAHcocK.-A letter from New

GENERAL HANcocK.-A letter from New
port, r. l. July 1S), to the Courier, says
General Hancock has been here several
days at n friends residence, and has re-
ceived marked attention. Crowds of visi-
tors are in constant attendance, and his
handsome and manly appearance and the
patent superiority of intellect causes more
than one to regret that he is not the stand
ard-bearer of Democracy. He yields a
steady support to the nominees, and will
soon publish letter on the subject. 1t has
been deemed more prudent to wait for the
adjournment of Congress, as what he says
might he used as an additional argument in
behalf of the present effort to remove him
from the army. If stormy days are ahead
General Hancock will make his mark in be-
half of the Conservative cause"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-28
Domestic Markets.

NEW YORK, July 27.-Noon.-5-2O's,
'62, coupons, 1143s. Virginia 6's, new,
"a. Tennessee 6's, 67A; new, &C. Gold,
1887. Sterling, 1lO4. Money easy. Flour
1O@20c. better. Corn heavy and l@2c.
lower. Mess pork heavy at $500. Lard
dull; steam, 17%@171a. Cotton dull at
3O15@3lc. Turpentine, 44@441a. Rosin
dull; strained, s2.95@s3.O5. Freights
dull. @tte
Euening.-Cotton dull and heavy and 10.
lower; sales 900 bales at 3Oc. Flour
State and Western 10000. better for fresh
ground superfne, s6.5O@$7 80; southern
o shade frmer common to fair, $500
1915. Wheat dull and unchanged. Corn
:I@2c. lower. Oats dull and lower. Mess
pork heavy at $2s.121a@s2s.25. Lard
quiet; kettle, 1S01S1Ic. Whiskey firm,
buyers Offering SOC. in bond, and holders
asking 52@53c. Rice quiet; Carolina, 10I
@lIc. Sugar dull. Coffee firm, and in fair
demand for Rio. Turpentine, 44@44113c.
Rosin, s2.95@$7.5O. Freights dull.
S Gold excited, at 144. Southern bonds
Tennessee 6's, 6715 new, 66. North
Carolina rs, TIA. Georgia rs, SO.
BALTIMORE, July 27.-Flour firm and in
good demand Howard-street superfne, S.
@s9. Wheat in good demand; receipts
small; quoted at 81 .25@s2.4O. Corn firm !;
white, Sl.25@$1.2S; yellow, s1.26. Oats
steady; new, S5@9Oc. Provisions UNI
changed.
Virginia 6's, old, inscribed, 45@45h ;
old, coupons, 5514. North Carolina Us,
~. IT,
LOUISVILLE E, July 27.-Flour, S6.25@
$3.50. Corn, 94@95c. Lard, 16@iS1ac.
Mess pork, $3.50. Shoulders, 1870.
Clear sides, 1714c. Whiskey-Free, sl.OS.
ST. LOUIS, July 27.-Flour frmer. Pro-
visions firm and quiet. Mess pork held at
$40.
WILMINGTON, N. c., July 27.-spirits
turpentine, 1910. Resins shade weaker
strained, $2.l2b; No. 2, 1925; No. !,
s2.75@s3.25; pale, 81. Tar nominal at
$2.35.
CHARLESTON, July 27.-Cotton declining
middlings, 29c. sales, 81 bales receipts,
10 bales.
AUGUSTA, July 27.-Cotton dull and I'M
changed; sales, so bales; receipts, 81 ;
middlings, 29c. t trae1
SAVANNAH, July, 27.--Cotton duH-No
sales middlings, &c.; receipts, 80 bales.
MOBILE, July 27.-Cotton-No sales ;
quotations nominal receipts, Is bales
exports, coastwise, 5S.. "
NEW ORLEANS, July Cotton dull and
declining middlings, 29e.; sales, a242
bales receipts, 49, Molasses dull and
nominal .s.s f..s.i tfc
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DIED.

At the residence Of her husband near Amelia
Courthouse, at a:3o A: NJ, July 25 1853, EMILY EMILY
w. B. Tabb, and eldest daughter of William
rutherford Esq., of this city, In the twenty-third
year of her age.
the 26th instant from St. James's church. = \
At the residence of her father, in Henrico coun.
ty, on the 25th instant, MAGGIE BRUCE, infant
daughter OF John e. and A. Jennie Tanner, aged
fourteen and half months
,Lynchburg papers please copy.
On the 2sth instant little SARAH ELIZABETH
KIDWELL, infant daughter of John and Iucie
kidwell, aged eight months e.E i
Our loved one, sweet and patient child
In all thy grief and pain -'@
That little heart so cold and still
Win never throb again.
We miss thee, darling LIZZIE, OH how much
Our God alone can tell
He took thee from our loving arms;
He doeth all things we'll.
Alexandria and Baltimore papers please copy.
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/" ALBEMARLE THE "ghost,"
with but few exceptions, makes his nightly
appearance at the residence of Mr.. Moon.
We do not like to allude to the mysterious
affair, but as public journalist it is our
duty to do so. There is nothing in tt an
mails of history so mysterious to us as the
performance of the "ghost." 1t does not
surprise us to hear of rocks flying through
windows and of flashing lights but it
does not only surprise but astonishes us
to know that for the past two years the
greatest effort has been made to detect the
rogue or "ghost," and he is still defying
the guard and playing his pranks as usual.
Mr. Myers must come over and "read the
three last chapters of Daniel" -ScottsUiHe
Re1iS{e7 ........