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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

The fredericksburg Herald says that the
parties, who have in charge the reported con-
tract for making the Fredericksburg and Cor
louisville r. R., 'are as reticent as Gen. Grant
was before the election
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

A basis Of settlement of the Alabama claims
and other matters in dispute between the
United States and Great Britain has been
agreed On by the Minister Of the United States
and the British Ministry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of
the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Rail
road, will be held in Alexandria on Thursday,
the 26th inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

Gen. Joseph f. Johnston, who has but re-
Gently returned from Europe, was, with his
family, on visit to his relations in Abingdon
last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

The Rockingham Register says that very
beautiful communion set has just been present
ed to the NJ. E. Church, South, in Harrison
burg, through Rev. James S. Gardner, pastor,
by some generous friends of the church, in and
near Alexandria, Va. The set is composed of
six pieces, and comprises fagon, pair of
goblets, pair Of plates and baptismal bowl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

GRANT was great even in boyhood at break
ing horses. But Prentice thinks that never be-
fore did he bestride SO vicious nag as radical
ism. We will wait and see whether the man
breaks the nag or the nag the man, or each the
other.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

We want but one party in Virginia, says the
Norfolk Nrg1lsan, party pledged to the defeat
of the new Constitution and all the carpet bag
and scalawag aspirants underit This is all the
more necessary because of the policy which the
Herald imputes to the President elect-a policy
that looks to the peace and prosperity to the
entire country
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
JOHN F. LEWIS.


! IND FVR SALE.-We wish to sell, pri-
La Vately, 1913 acres of land, lying on the I've
River Gap road, one mile Southeast of Midway,
and one mile from Vesuvius Foundry About
eighty acres are cleared and under good fence
the balance in timber. The improvements con-
sist of a dwelling house, barn, and all necessary
out houses.
Terms will be made accommodating
For further particulars address either of us.
THOMAS MCCORMICK,
octD-u = JAMES w. MCCORMICK,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

BEAUTIES OF In Arkansas
they have martial law, and in Florida his "Ex-
cellency, the Governor has been impeached
for fraud and embezzlement, and the Lieutenant
Governorand the Secretary of State under bond
to appear for trial, charged with various Of
fences
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

The mere value of the liquors drunk by the
people In one year in the United States is near
ly fifteen hundred millions of dollars. or three
ffths of the national debt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

Quite an excitement was created in Raleigh,
N. c., on the 18th inst, by the arrival of
wagon train laden with arms. As they were
deposited in the State Arsenal, it was concluded
they were intended for arming the loyal militia,
with view to inaugurating state of affairs
similar to that in Tennessee, Arkansas and
Florida.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
F'3C0te Sales.
g,yLORAL HILL FOR SAFE

scriber offers for sale privately ''Floral
HILL the late residence of Bishop j. J. Gloss
brenner, and acres of land attached, situated
one mile from Churchville in Augusta County
This is an excellent home. All the buildings are
new and good. 1t contains good fruit and good
nov tt Churchville Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
z ALORAMA FOR SALE.-

property for sale privately for a few weeks
Possession given Immediately. Offers for this
property will be received by NJ. Harvey Elm
ger, or r. III. Catlett
oct20-tf John r LEWIS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
Interview of General Grant.

A correspondent of the New York Herald
gives an account of an interview Of number
of representatives of the press with General
Grant on Tuesday, from which we make the fol
lowing extract
It having been mentioned that he enjoyed a
reputation for cautiously avoiding politics, the
General replied that it was true he did not like
to talk about politics, because that which may
be regarded as right and proper in politics to-
day may be all wrong six months hence, and he
thought that politics is a subject about which
the least said the better.
In reply to the remark that no President ever
entered upon his executive duties with falrer
opportunity to administer the affairs OF the
country so as to secure tranquility and prosper
ity, the General said that it would be his con-
slant care to seek an early restoration of peace
and harmony throughout the Union. The sue
cessful manner in which the President elect
euded the elaborate reception preparations in
this city having been referred to, the General
remarked that all such public demonstrations
found no favor in his sight. In travelling
through the country it frequently happened
that such displays were in full operation, In
such cases they cannot we'll be avoided. But
this city," said he, ''is my home, and to have
Qualifications of that kind here would be repug
nant to my feelings Nothing Of that kind will
be done with my appreciation. 1t had been
published that he would hold a public reception
at his residence This was not true. He had
not expressed any intention of doing so. He
would be happy to receive all who may wish to
favor him with call, either at his house or at
his headquarters, but public reception at this
time did not appear to him as just the proper
thing IF they (meaning the political organi-
cations which threatened him with an ovation)
wish to hold jubilee-,if the result Of the
election pleases them-let them parade, fife
and drum away; only | hope they will not dis
turb me, or require me to take any part in the
proceedings"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
NeaC Advertisements.
NEERRIKEN q WALIER are
AUCTION Sales.
GALE OF VALUABLE pOUAHON.

~ OE fOGAH HON.
S@TAS LAND.-Pursuant to decree of
the circuit court of Pocahontas county, rendered
at the September term, 1868, in the cause of Fe-
lix H- HILLS Administrator and widow Us f. H
HulPs heirs, &C., as Commissioner of the said
Court, will proceed to sell at the front door of
the Court-Hou of the county of Pocahontas, on
FRIDAY, THE27TH DAY OFNO VENEER.
1863 to the highest bidder all the land in the bill
and proceedings mentioned, to wit; Four tracts
of land lying on the waters of Elk and Clover
creek, in Lincoln Township one tract contain
ing 3O4. one 1908, one 1888, and one $50
acres, about one-half of the four above named
tracts has been hacked and set in grass, and all
of it is we'll watered.
The undivided one half part of 1923 acres living
on the waters of Glover creek and Elk
The undivided interest of 62 acres, wood land,
contiguous to the above named tract of 1923 a.
ores.
The undivided half of all the lands of which
Jacob w. Mathews died seized, to wit: 96 acres
on Glover creek, 20 265 and 1876 acres on Green
brier River and 500 acres on the head of Big
Spring Fork of Elk River, in Lincoln Township;
and the following land in Meade Township to
wit: us acres on Sitlington creek, 60 and 1888 a
cres adjoining the above named 275 acre tract;
one tract of 45O and another of 800 acres on
Greenbrier River: one-fourth of 2S3 acres on the
waters OF Glover creek; one-fourth of 304 acres
on Greenbrier River one-half interest in the
tract OF III acres on waters of Thomas creek 600
acres on same creek 428 acres in Grant Town
ship and 200 acres on Clover creek, being part of
$40 acre tract.
The tract of 275 acres, lying on Sitlington's
creek, finely improved, has on it an excellent
dwelling house, good barn and other out-houses
A portion of the first four mentioned tracts will
be sold in lots, and map of the lands will be
exhibited on day of sale.
Persons desiring to purchase good grazing
lands would do well to attend the sale of the a.
bove mentioned lands, as some of them are as
good as any land in West Virginia. Benz F.
jackson of Dunmore or Jas. W. McAlpine of
Clover Lick will take pleasure in showing the
lands to any one desiring to see them.
TERMS OF SALE On credit of one, two
and three years, with the exception of so much
in cash as may be necessary to pay costs of suit
and defray expenses of SALE Purchasers will be
required to give bond with good personal secu-
rity and the title will be retained until all the
purchase money is paid.
SHERMAN H. CLARK
nov 10-2fa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
VALUABLE PROPERTY For Sale.

1st, A WHOLE SQUARE of the town of
Staunton with my residence-one of the most de-
sirable homes in the place.
End, TWENTY FINE BUILDING LOTS,
on an extension of Frederick street. very desira-
bic, every way.
3rd, Two of the most desirable residences in
Staunton.
4th, TEN LOTS on an extension of Coulter
street, each containing one acre, well set in grass
gOod Tor Dul ldlng or pasture lots.
9TH, A SNUG HOUSE & LOT, lust East of
the town. 4 <r-s57
9th, Small farms of from 10 to 100 acres to
suit purchasers on the Valley turnpike p -
It'll, "A WAREHOUSE in .Staunton near the
depot. ''lF' ~,
9th A FARM II miles S, w of Staunton.
9Th The site of the Staunton Steam Mills,
10Th, LOTS 81 HOUSES at the old distillery
property on the Chesapeake & Ohio r. r.
noyl7-- M. G HARTMAN.
4 CARD wish to employ AGENTS to
IN procure subscribers to a second edition of
"Prison Prose and Poetry of the South"
!. An active canvasser can average for himself
from $50 to $15 per day. References required.
Proprletors of newspapers, by giving this two
or three Insertions, with line two of editorial
calling attention to the same, will be entitled TO-
copy of the work, as soon as published. , >.
Address, B. H. JONES' l5r
Lewisburg, W. Va
REFERENcEs.-Gen John Echols, Staunton.
Va. Col. +. T. W. Duke. charlottesville Va.
Col. John Goode, Norfolk, Va; COL w. r.
Staples, Christiansburg, Va Col w. Skeen.
Covington, Va. Major B. f. Eakle Richmond.
Va. Hon. Samuel Price, Lewisburg, w. Va;
Hon. A: T. Caperton, Union, w. Va; General
John McCausland, Point Pleasant, w. Va +;
Major r. Q. Laidly, Charleston, w. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

JOHN S. CHURCHMAN.

TsNHE Undersigned offers at private safe
Il his house and lot ON Market street, in the
Eastern part of Staunton, nearly opposite the
residence of Samuel NJ Woodward.
aug27-tf ID. r. BLACKBURN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

The FREDERICKSBURG AND GoRDoNsvILLE
RAILROAD TO BE COMPLETED. "A contract has
been concluded at Fredericksburg, between the
owners of the Fredericksburg and Gordonsville
railroad and party of Philadelphia capitalists,
prominent among whom is H. G. Wainwright,
ESQ.,, by which the road will be completed in
accordance with the terms and within the time
specified in the amended charter, passed by
the Legislature during the winter of 1885,
This gives them We believe, until July 1871,
to complete the road.
It is proposed by them to commence work as
early next Spring as practicable. Col. G.. NJ.
Braxton, now President, is to be Chief Engi-
neer and Mr.. II. G. Wainwright, of Philadel-
phia, President of the company The gentle
men who embark in this enterprise are said to
possess ample capital to carry it to successful
completion. About twenty three miles of the
road had been graded, when the work on it was
discontinued for want of funds. It's entire
length is forty miles.-Rich Wing.
COMING EvENTs.-In Upton, Tennessee,
one thousand armed negroes are in motion
With what object only the Devil and old Brown
low can conjecture We have little to say on
this subject 1t is just what We have been look
ing for, and We wait further particulars But
we do wish to ask our people one simple ques-
ton. If reconstruction bears such fruits as it
has brought forth in Georgia. Arkansas, South
Carolina Louisiana and Tennessee what can we
expect in Virginia if the New Constitution
should be adopted? There can be but one an
swer to this question. 1t is given, too, is one
word Ruin Let US be on our guard and
watch night and day, sleeping on our arms, as
it were, to be ready for the last battle of repub.
blican freedom.
Remember the Pompeian seminal, and never
leave your post though the volcano should
smother you with ashes and lava.-NorfoK
Vroinian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

How IT Works IN PRAcTIcE-At Talade-
ga Court, in the State of Alabama, few days
ago, a regular black jury was impannelled. l.
There were about fifteen negroes tried for va
rious Offences each one of whom on his trial
demanded white jury. The colored jurors
sat in their box from Monday morning until
Saturday night without having single case
submitted to them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

General Grant may have considered that
heretofore it was only his duty to guard the
capitulation in its purely military bearing, as
he did when he protected General Lee against
the loyal fury of Mr.. Johnson now his role is
enlarged, and the whole subject falls within his
purview.
We conceive there is no want Of respect to
General Grant in thus frankly expressing our
sense and that of all Confederates as to the
responsibility resting on him as soldier and a
gentleman, in this regard. He has only to re-
cur to the sweeping and comprehensive words
of the terms of surrender-''not to be disturbed
by United States authoriy''-not merely the
military, but any authority of the United
States; and to recall the motives which
prompted him, to know what honor, to say
nothing of simple justice, demands at his hands
One crack Of his whip would send back howl
ing to their kennels all the ours of low degree,
and give peace and prosperity to the country.
Richmond Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

The EARTHQUAKE in ireland on October
Oath created the most intense excitement in
the city Of Cork, although the shocks were not
perceived in the vicinity of that place. The
effects of the internal commotion of the earth
were felt at Newtown, within a few miles of
Mallow, in county Cork, and at some other pla-
ces between Mallow and Karturk. The shocks
were accompanied with a loud, rumbling noise,
and an oscillation of the EARTH Houses were
shaken from their foundations, and in some in
stances the furniture was thrown down and
broken. At the time the wind was blowing a
hurricane.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
u. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant General.

Oeneral n. T. LEE.
We are not left to conjecture why these lib
eral terms we're accorded We are not certain
that General Grant himself has not admitted
that his object was to remove every induce>
ment to guerrilla warfare. His friends have
frequently confessed that such was his motive,
and we copied an article last week from the
New York Times to this effect and expressly
conceding that it was wise stroke Of policy as
we'll as grand act of magnanimity. General
Grant knows that there never would have been
peace; that Southern men, with arms in their
hands, never would have surrendered them on
the condition that they were to exchange posi-
ton with their slaves. Quibbles may be raised
about military capitulation embracing politi-
cal rights, &C. But General Grant knows the
full intent and whole scope of that capitula-
ton, and he knows it would never have been
agreed to by Confederates on the terms of Rad
ical reconstruction. We appeal to has honor
which is more concerned in the matter than
ours is. He has testified to our faithful OBJ
servance of the condition imposed he is now
in position to exact like compliance on the
other side
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
CARD wish to employ AGENTS to
IN procure su bscrbers to q second edition of


i TO SELLING are now issuing new
edition of several thousand of our Valley of V,T-
ginia Real Estate Register. Any one wishing to
sell Lands of any kind, Mills, Houses, &c can
have them advertised FREE OF COST, by AT
ONCE putting them in our hands. IF WE
SELL property placed in our list we charge a
commission of five per cent. out of the first pay
ment; if we do not sell we make no charges
whatever We are having many applications for
property and those having it to sell can find no
cheaper or better way Of letting it be known.
Address EcHoLs, BELL, CATLETT & Co., g.
DOV11-0 10
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
EOR SALE PRIVATELY-ON '

A(OR SALE PR1VATELY-ON VERY
Reasonable Terms.--My Store House on
as Drug Store This is q No. l building and q
good business stand. l will alsosell acres of
Land inside the corporation suitable for Building
or PASTURE Lots. also offer for sale my house
hold and kitchen furniture and good milk cow.
Apply at once to G. c.. YEAKLE.
je9-tf 48O Penn. Avenue. Washington, d. C.
EAL ESTATE FOR SALE have
la IN my hands for SALE privately, beautiful
farm OF 4SO acres of land situated in the up
per end of Fauquier county, Va, distant miles.
respectively, from Markham and Piedmont Sta
tons on the Manassas Gap Railroad The land
is divided into eight large fields, each containing
acres of woodland lying on either end of .he
farm, so that the whole can be easily divided in
to two smaller farms. The whole farm with the
exception of q part of two fields, which are in
cultivation, are we'll taken in grass, and have
not been cultivated for several wears
improvements consist of comfortable dwell
ling house, new and handsomely finished. con-
tanning SIX good rooms, besides library. pantry.
anu sCot93Tifoom and two large porches front and
rear All of the out buildings are in good con-
ditiOn. -
I, Adjoining the yard is q 2ne, large garden
handsomely laid off and ornamented with vari-
ETY. OF shrubberry, &c. And at convenient dis
lance from the dwelling is an annie orchard of
live hundred trees of the best varieties and a
small vineyard sufficient for family purposes -
From the apple orchard the proprietor realized
pow iitSt year.
There are churches of all denominations with
In walking distance and the society is good.
This property can be purchased low.
Apply to ~ ORLANDO SMITH
march 3-tf fi -Stonn+on %
A UGUSTA LAND FOR SALE-Hay-.
n, ing purchased large farm, desire to sell
the land on which lately resided. 1t contains
ioS A Tr OF first rate quality, of blue slate
iand Inc improvements are comfortable and
adequate About fopty-fve acres are set in first
!uahty tlmberi the rest in fine state of eutiva-
tlon well watered, and convenient to schools,
ton It adjoins Abney, Moafett Towbermar
Lavell, and my father.
Will make my terms reasonable. san
:, My address is Staunton, and my residence near
the promises
feb 4-tf JOHN S. CHURCHMAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17


General Grant refusal to be lionized on hi.
return to Washington was a good sign. Here
is another from Washington correspondent:
General Grant has already received about five
hundred written applications for Office. He
has given General Badeau, his Secretary, Or
ders to destroy all such missives without show
ing them to him. The consequence was, to-
day. that Badeau had pile of waste paper
around his table two feet high.
Now, if he will cause it to be understood that
no man who mentions office to him will receive
an appointment, he will escape a world of
trouble.
The Petersburg Express has secured the ya!-
liable services of Mr. Holt Wilson as Editor =
The accomplished Editor of the Norfolk Valr-
ginian thus speaks of him:
GAS a scholar he is accurate as worker ig-
norant Of fatigue, as writer strong and copi>
GUS, and as gentleman will prove valuable
addition to the polished society of the Cockade
City. We salute him with our best regards F"
The New York Herald of Tuesday says: =
General Grant does not owe his election to
the Radical party, because thousands of Dem
ocrats, disguised with the mismanagement of
their own party leaders, voted for him. Nor is
he pledged to carry out the mischievous policy
Of the Radicals. He stands outside and above
every policy that would retard the restoration
of substantial peace and the restored prosper
ty Of the whole country"
AN EARTHQUAKE IN SOUTH CAROLINA
The Lancaster Ledger, of Friday, says ''Thc
shock Of an earthquake was distinctly felt at
this place on Tuesday morning last, at quar-
ter before six o'clock A dull rumbing sound
accompanied it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
Gen. Grant.

He acted with manly heroism in demanding
that the parole of General Lee and other Con-
federate officers should be religiously respected.
His conduct on that occasion induces the be-
lief that, when in position to control the mat
ter, he will insist that the spirit and intent OF
that parole shall not be confined to the officers,
but shall be extended to all the people of the
Confederate States. No man knows better
than he does, that Gen. Lee would never have
surrendered his sword, if it had been under
stood that the people whom he represented
were to be subjected to African domination
General Grants letter demanding surrender
excludes the possibility of such an interpreta-
ton. That letter. the second to General Lee,
says:
GENERAI-Your note of last evening, In re.
NV 70 mine of same date, asking conditions on
which / will accept the surrender OF the Army
of Northern Virginia, is just received. In re-
ply. would say that, peace being my great
desire, there is but one condition would insist
nnnn0namev. that the men and officers sur
rendered shall be disqualified for taking up
arms against the Government of the United
States till properly exchanged. Will meet
you, &c. :,
In exact accordance with the zone condition
were the terms of surrender. Here they are
TERMS OF SURRENDER.
APPoMATToX COURTHOUSE, VA,
April 9, 1865. J
GENERAL-In accordance with the substance
of my letter to you of the Sth instant, L pro-
pose to receive the surrender of the Army OF
Northern Virginia on the following terms, to-
wit Rolls of all the officers and men to be
made in duplicate; one copy to be given to an
officer to be designated by me, the other to be
retained by such officer or officers as you may
designate. The officers to give their lndlvld-
ual paroles not to take up arms against the
Government of the United States until proper,
" exchanged, and each company Or reglmental
commander to sign like parole for the men Of
their commands. The arms, artillery and pub,
lie property to be parked and stacked, and
turned over to the officers appointed by me to
receive them. This will not embrace the side
arms Of the officers nor their private horses or
baggage. This done, each officer and man sc.U
be alolced to return to has home, not to be DIS
tur5ea Jy United States authority so long as
then observe their paroles, and the taacS an force
iChae they may reside.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
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