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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
Announcement.


w Staunton, Va.-The final written exami-
nations before the Faculty in this Institution will
close the 18th of June.
The final oral examinations conducted before
the Committee, will commence Thursday, the
18th and close the Goth of June.
SUNDAY, the 2lst of June-Annual Commence
ment Sermon, by Rev. VIM. V. Tudor, of Wash
ington city.
TUESDAY, the 23d of June. at o'clock, P M
Annual Junior Concert, conducted by Prof j.
III. Hewitt
WEDNESDAY, the oath Of June.-At12 O clock
Meeting of the Board of Trustees.
WEDNESDAY, Same day., at o'clock, P M
Annual Senior Concert and Cantata, conducted
by Prof Hewitt.
THURSDAY, the 25th of June COMMENCEMENT
DAY-ORDER OF EXERCISES:
First-Reading the Report of the Committee
Second-Announcement of the Standing and
Graduation of Students
Third-Conferring Degrees.
Fourth-Commenceme Address by Rev. Lo-
renzo ID. Huston ID. D., of Baltimore
The public are cordially invited to attend all
the exercises except the examinations to the lat
ter the officers and patrons of the Institute are
alone invited. VIM A. HARRIS,
may26-te President
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

i WHO (says the Petersburg Express, rs TO
RULE VIRGINIA? WHITE MEN OR
NEGROES? This is the great issue. VIR-
GINIANS, AWAKE? Lay aside this criminal
apathy. AROUSE THE PEOPLE! CIRCU-
LATE THE DOCUMENTS! CANVASS
EVERY MAN AT PRECINCT. Your enc
mics are busy and at work. They will leave
no stone unturned to effect their vile schemes.
Every incentive which can excite to action the
sordid and depraved -self, avarice, and hate,
now quickens the energies of radicalism. Let
patriotism, inspiring Virginians with an energy
our broken forces, and then, beyond doubt, we
shall put to flight 'the armies Of the aliens. !"
VIRGINIANS. AWAKEi
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
ID ockbridge Alum Springs, Va.

III OPEN JUNE lSI.
This favorite Summer resort is now in complete
order for the reception of guests and it is the pur
pose of the proprietors to keep it in better style
than ever before.
The remarkable medicinal and curative power
of the water is we'll known to the Virginia pub
lie. AS an aLteratioe, a difusible &inaulant and
Tonic, there is no water like it. In all annmic
conditions of the system and broken-down states
of the constitution, loss of appetite and general
nervous prOstration, their powers and virtue as a
Restorative may be safely pronounced to be with
out known rival amongst the mineral waters of
the world.
They are ESPECIALLY INDICATED in the whole
class of ailments peculiar to the Female constltu-
ton.
The bottled water is delivered on the cars in
cases Of dozen gallons, at S10 | dozen quarts
at S..
The ''alum mass or salts of the water obtain
ed by evaporation and very carefully prepared is
put up in 50 and S4 walls and may be sent by ex-
press to any part of the country. Experience
has shown that these salts retain the curative uir
tues Of the mater and are far the cheapest and
most convenient method of procuring the water.
Their sale has largely and steadily increased.
All orders for the water the salts must be
accompanied by the money to receive attention.
Visitors to the Springs getoff thecars at Goshen
depot, and have only miles of staging over q
smooth and nearly level turnpike road
Mr. s. A. PORTER, late of the Healing Springs,
is associated in the management and will be hap
Ply to see his friends at the Rockbridge Alum s.
Board So per day, $50 per month.
Capt. w. II SALE Superintendent.
FRAZIER s. RANDOLPH,
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4 commissioners Sale of a Valuable

" FARM.-In pursuance of a decree of the
Circuit Court OF Rock bridge county, pronounced
therein pending, in which j. q J. Poague S Co.
are plaintiffs, and Shankln McClintlck and 9TH
ers are defendants, shall offer for sale at pub
lie auction, ON the premises, on
THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE
next that valuable farm in the county of Rock
bridge on the junction Valley Turnpike FOUL
teen miles from Lexington, eleven from Buchan.
an, and three from the Natural Bridge now oc.
cupied by Shanklin McClintick, ESQ. The tract
contains 6I7 acres, of which about 400 acres
are cleared and IN high state of cultivation; the
residue well timbered. The land is for the most
part of fine quality, well adapted to the grains
and grasses common to the Valley, and large
quantity of watered meadow can be made
The improvements consist of fine brick Dwell
ling House, with all necessary out-houses
A MERCHANT MILL,
in good order and with good run of custom,
AIlers house and two small dwelling houses.
Il Is in a fine neighborhood very convenient to
churches. schools, DC, five miles from the James
River q kanawha Canal, and on the line of the
proposed Valley Railroad. 1t is we'll worthy the
attention Of persons desiring to buy in this section
Of the country.
The land viii be shown by Mr.. MEG lintick, re-
siding thereon, and persons desiring further in
fornlatlon, may address either of the undersign-
ed Al Lexington. Va.
The land will be sold together or subdivded,
a. shall be deemed best on the day of sale
IERMs--The sum of S4.577.d will be required to
be paid on the lst day of November, 1868; ST.
ISL on the lst day of November, 1869; 81 2SS-
Il on the lst day of November, 1870; one-half of
the balance of the purchase money on the LIST of
November, 1871, and the remainder on the LIST of
November 1872; the last four installments bear
ing interest from the 1st day of November 1863
the purchaser executing bonds therefor with good
personal security and the title retained as ulti-
mate security.
Sale TO commence at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
JOHN LETCHER,
WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN
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lust RECEIVED and for sole mr.

JUST RECEIVED and for sale, a prime
q lot Of Potomac and N. G. Clipped Herring
keep constantly on hand, Sugars, Coffees, Teas,
Rice, Molasses, Salt, Leather, and general as
sortment of Family Supplies. We have in store
q line lot OF 'Schutterlie's Fancy Extra Flour"
Country Produce bought and sold for cash..
.-.... III. KERR 81 BRO,
June2-tf Bnrwell Building, Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

Mr.. DAvIs's TRIAL.-The postponement of
er scene in the great farce. Ifthere is evidence
against Mr. Davis why is he not tried if tn, re
be none, why is he not liberated? He has been
three years in the hands of the Government !;
the country has been secured for witnesses; all
the papers in the case have been filed the
Chief Justice is at leisure from other engage
ments the venire has been summoned, and
the day appointed has arrived, and yet we are
told there is to be no trial but the case will be
postponed until October-five months longer
Richmond WHO.
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COMMISSIONER SALE OF VAL
u liable Hotel Property in Lewis

v liable Hotel Property in Lewis
burg, w. Va.--Pursuant to decree Of the
Circuit Court of Greenbrier county. rendered 81
its April term, 1868, in a cause therein pending,
in which Joseph Myers executor ct al are plain
tifs and Andrew Beard ct al are defendants, the
undersigned commissioner, appointed in said de-
cree, will sell on the premises at public auction,
to the highest bidder on
SATURDAY, JULY 18TH, 1868,
the house and lot in the bill and proceedings men
toned in said cause. Said property consists of a
large and commodious Brick Hotel, known as the
LEWISBURG HOTEL,
situated in the town of Lewisburg, together with
large Stable and all the outbuildings necessary
for first class hotel, and formerly belonging to
Thomas Creigh ST., deceased. The Hotel Sta
bles and all the out houses are in thorough state
Of repair-having been entirely reftted and re-
paired since the war.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit of six, twelve and
eighteen months in equal installments will be Civ
en-, except so much cash in hand as will pay the
costs Of suit and expenses of sale. The purcha-
ser executing bonds with approved personal secu-
rity and lien retained upon the property as adj
ditional security.
jun9-4t ALEXANDER WALKER,
Com
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VERY FINE ESTATE FOR SALE

' The subscribers, acting under deed execu-
ted by B. Davis and wife, offer for sale that large
and desirable tract of land known as the
TURK PLACE"
1t lies on both sides of the South River. about
five miles below Waynesboro and adjoins the old
Porterield tract.
This tract contains about $40 acres. one half
of which is equal in fertility and beauty to any
land in Augusta county, and the residue lies well
and is quite productive
If not sold privately before the 9Th day of Au-
gust. it will, on that day, be offered at public
auction, on accommodating terms.
JOIN JOIN B i. B i, EspPW44EEr' Trustees.
aD2S-tds ....-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

The white man who votes for the Constitu-
ton will vote the fact that he is inferior, NOR
ally. socially, intellectually and politically to
the negro, because he will vote to place the ne
gro in a higher position than the Constitution
assigns to himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
District No. l.

General Stoueman succeeds Gen. Schofeld
as Commandant of District No. |. He has
been for some time in command of the sub dis
trict Of Petersburg, and his administration of
affairs and his dealings with the people there
have been satisfactory, so far as we are ap-
prised. He is said to be conservative in his
political views, liberal in disposition and fair
minded in judgment and action. If such be
ulate ourselves on his accession to command
A gentleman of the qualities and traits as
cribed to him can have no trouble with the peo-
pie of Virginia, nor they with him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
SPRINGS, situated ON the

W AKTEIY SFKENVSS, SItuAteu on the
Y Va. Central Railroad Gears stopping at the
door, Is miles West of Staunton, will be open
for the reception of visitors, on the 18th of June
The mineral waters are considered SUPERIOR con-
phur and Free-stone, cold and clear, running
from the North Mountain. We have been at
heavy expense in making things comfortable and
pledge ourselves to give good fare, good music
and provide the usual amusements, &c. AS the
times are hard, we will charge for Board by the
Month, 535 by the Week; SO; and by the day.
50. All persons visiting this place will be de-
lighted with the fine waters and mountain scene
ry, which are sublime beyond description.
Bathing in Healing Water, GRATIS.
iune9-3m P d N. BURRESS. Prop'rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

The Methodist General Conference has passed
the bill changing the basis of the conference,
so as to admit a proportirn of laymen. The
proportion is not large, especially in the Gen
eral Conference. In connection with this meas
ure, the Conference has extended the suffrage
to women, or at least authorized the general
practice in the Church of female suffrage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

The Old School and the New School Presby-
terrain General Assemblies have both agreed to
accept the plan of reunion which has been I'M
der discussion in those bodies respectively, for
the past few days, and to submit it to the APP
proyal Of the Presbyteries throughout the Uni
ted States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

The Legislature of North Carolina is COM
posed about as follows:
Senate.-Radicals, So; Conservatives, IL.
House. Radicals, 3d. Conservatives, 40.
1t becomes US to see to it that we escape the
fate of our sister State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

A PRETERNATURAL Stiffness. -"This SIM
pie instrument, says the Western Episcopa-
han, may be called absolutely noiseless
Testifying it's busy motion only to the eye, 1t
cheats the other senses with preternatural still
ness. THAT Instrument is no other than the
Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

CoLoRED CONSERVATIVES ON THE STUMP.
We understand that large gathering of blacks
and many whites, were addressed at Pigeon
Run, in Campbell county, on Monday last, by
Matt Haythe and Lee Dean, colored Conserva-
tives, in very sensible, practical and effective
a discussion with two radical negroes, but after
hearing Haythe's opening remarks, the RAIDS
gave up the contest and retired without max
ing even show of fght.-Lamchbmy News.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

AT convention held in Alexandria on the
5th inst, Mr. III. B. Shackelford, was nomi-
mated by the Conservatives to represent that
District in Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

The Irish Citizen, upon full consideration of
the national platform adopted by the Radicals
the other day in Chicago, says, ION the whole
it is seldom that so false fraudulent and utter
ly immoral document has been given to the
world, even for a party platform. IF that par
ty carry the next election, there will be a
speedy end, probably violent end, of the Uni
ted States"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
Trial of Mr.. Davis Postponed Again.

IrIaI OF MI. UdVIs fUSCpOHeu AGAIN.
Byorder of Chief Justice Chase, made on
Wednesday last, the trial of Hon. Jefferson
Davis has been postponed until next Novem-
Der. The matter could be much more expedi>
tiously disposed of by entering nolle proseqa'
at once, as will be done at last, we judge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
MY STOCK OF TRIMMINGS
MY STOCK OF BROWN & BLEACHED
SHEETlNGS g. SHIRTINGS
is complete.

would particularly call the attention of the
public to my extraordinarily large stock Of Ken
lucky Jeans, Cassineres, Satinets, black Doe
skins, black Broad Cloths, checked linen for boys
wear. brown linens. plaid and twill, for mems
wear, duekings. eottonades, &c
1 have also just received from auction, Hoop
Skirts latest styles, mems and boys shoes, ladies
and misses shoes, Hats and caps which viii be
closed ont at New York and Baltimore prices
All in need OF 2ny goods in my line viii ind ii
to their advantage 10 examine ny stock, Is
assure them bargains II every line Of goods
c. L HELLER
corner Main and August2 SIS,
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EOr Rent.

LTOR RENT.-A set of ROOMS suitable for
Il. small family, situated in the most pleasant
portion of the town. For terms apply to
TAYLOR & KINNEY
@ Wholesale and Retail Confectioners.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

Gen. Grant says-''Let US have peace" We
hope his Radical friends will hearken! The
South has been asking for peace ever since the
surrender But they have found no ''pcace. +"
The Radical party in Congress have not al
lowed peace" Their cry has been subjuga-
ton, and oppression-not peace
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

Wendell Phillips is even more than usually
ferocious in his denunciation of the Republican
action at Chicago. Neither the nominations
made, nor the resolutions adopted, at all salts
fly or please him. He brands the whole affair
as cowardly surrender-both the candidates
as unreliable, and the general attitude of the
Marty as a BETRAYAL of the negro
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
II AND Ar TRUST SALE

IL ance of deed executed to me, on the 18th
day Of july, 1860, by Eli Long, will, ON the
premises, on
+ TUESDAY, THE soTH DAY OF JUNE
sell at public sale to the highest bidder, tract of
land containing forty acres. more or less be-
ing a part of the land purchased by said Lang of
Zachriah johnson and wife. and originally por-
ton of the John Walker estate, near Mt Sidney.
TERMs-One-fo fourth in hand, balance in equal
installments at Six twelve and eighteen months.
bearing interest, the purchaser to give personal
security, and title to be retained as further secu-
rity. s~-. NICHO. X. TROUT.
iune2-tds ~ --- .a-f-- TruStaa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

VOTE AGAINST the Constitution because
it will beggar our people, exalt the wicked and
humble the good-and ruin every true interest
of our noble old Commonwealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

In the municipal election which occurred in
Washington city on the 1st inst, the Radicals
and negroes succeeded in electing Bowen, the
Radical Mayor, by a small majority The Rad
ica or rather negro vote fell off near 1000 from
the vote of last year. The election was carried
by importing negroes, who behaved badly after
the election. They killed one white man and
broke into and pillaged number of houses
Both the civil and military authorities were
called into requisition to protect the city against
mob violence
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

The REPUBLICAN PARTY AND ITS NOMINEE.
What is to be thought of the condition of a
party that has but one man that it dares to
bring forward for the Presidency and he man
who has never declared his approval of any one
of the cardinal principles of the party, and as
to whom it may we'll be doubted whether he
has or could impart an intelligent idea of what
its principles and creed are
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
NeacN ADVERTISEMENTS. - n
TIME ARLINGTON MUTUAL LIFE
i INSURANCE COMPANY OF VA. (

INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL CHARTER, 1867.
Home Office, 1914 Main street, Richmond, Va.
Income to 1st of April, 1868 fiscal Year, 10000
Number of policies issued, 5O34-insuring S4-
967, go one claim, So, 600. Showing the largest
average Of policies of any American company,
and success that is unparalleled in the first fiscal
year.
Issues all kinds of n-forfeiting LIFE and
ENDOWMENT POLICIES. and also POLL
CIES upon RETURN PREMIUM PLANS,
NO RESTRICTION OF TRAVEL OR RES
IDENCE
in any part of North America north of the south
ern cape of Florida, or in Europe, at any season
of the year.
NO EXTRA CHARGE ON FEMALE LIVES.
SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE CHARTER.
Secures amount of insurance to married wo-
man, whether effected by herself, or her husband,
or any other person. for her sole and separate
and benefit, and that of her husbands children,
if any as may be expressed, free from the control
or claim of her husband or creditors, or the per-
son efecting the same, or his creditors.
, Liberal loan of participating premiums upon
the profits of the company. Life policies after
three years, endowment after two years. non
forfeitable. All policies after one year have
surrender value.
Agents desiring to represent the company will
please address the Home Office.
DIREcToRs.-John Enders, VIM Taylor,
Sam'l S Cottrell, John Purcell, Chas T Wort
ham, VIM Willis, Jr., Ed A Smith, Thomas j
Evans, James A Scott, B M Quarles, w H Ty-
Ter, J Edwards, A Y Stokes, j B Morton,
Dibbrell, VIM Fl Palmer, Henry K Ellyson,
Asa Snyder, H E G Baskerville Samuel G Tardy,
George Jacobs, J w Allison, Geo S Palmer, A
d Chockley, Fl G Cabell, D j Hartsool,, John G
Williams VIM G Taylor; A P Abel, Wn B
Isaacs, Geo L Bdgood, Saml M Price, Dayid L
Burr.
j. E. EDWARDS, President
VIM Isaacs, Vice-President.
D j Hartsook, Secretary.
Chas II Smith, M D.. Medical Adviser.
JOHN H. CLAIBORNE.
General Agent.
Peck & Cushing, Agents at Staunton.
DR.. VIM S. McChesney, Medical Examiner
June
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corner Main and Augusta sts-,

NOR SALE PRIV VERY
II Reasonable Terms.-My Store House on
New Street, now occupied by Young Il Kinney
as Drug Store. This is No. building and s.
good business stand. l will also sell 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. IEAkLE.
june9-tf
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Gen. Geo. Stoneman.

General George Stoneman, the newly ap-
pointed Commander of Military District No. /,
was born in Chautauqua county. New York,
August Sth 1922 and is, therefore, in the 10th
year of his age.
Graduating at West Point, in 1885, he enter
ed service as brevet second Lieutenant in the
Second Dragons and served in that rank
throughout the Mexican war. From the close
Of the war to the commencement of hostilities
in 1861, ne was on duty in Texas, New Mexico,
and on the Pacific coast, during which time he
rose to the grade of Captain of Cavalry.
In the late war. Gen. Stoneman was a dis
tinguished aud efficient officer IN the Federal
Army. He was chiefly engaged 10 the army of
Virginia, conducting numerous raids, some OF
which wrought serious injury to the Confederate
cause. In 1864, he commanded IN expedition
undertaken with view to the release OF the
Andersonvile prisoners, in which attempt he
was captured in Middle Georgia, and kept a
prisoner for several months
Since the surrender, he has been IN command,
first OF the Department of the Tennessee and
Cumberland, and, since December 1866, has
had charge of the District of Petersburg In
this position, he has won the esteem ofthe peo-
pie over whom he was called to rule. by his
moderate and gentlemanly conduct. Whatever
his course in Virginia may be- we feel satisfied
that our citizens will be free from the inHiction
of those outrages which Sheridan, a Sickles
and Meade have perpetrated upon our un-
fortunate Southern sisters. He enters upon
his duties with the feelings of our people enlist
ed in his favor We trust he may do nothing
to shake their confidence
It is a singular coincidence that Gen. Stone
man is native fthe same State and county
as his Immediate predecessor, Gen. Schofeld.
-LynctJmy Republican,
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Col. Withers and Gen. Walker.

Col. RObt. e. Withers, the nominee of the
Conservatives of this State for Governor, and
the noble and gallant standard bearer of the
white mems party, is faithfully filling the APP
pointments made by the State Executive Com
mittee, and is making good impression and
arousing the people wherever he appears. He
will be here on Wednesday of next week, the
18th inst, and we hope that our friends in the
country will come here on that occasion to hear
him and other speakers. Gen. Walker, the can
didate for Lieut. Governor, will also be here to
address the citizens of his native county Let
there be an imposing turnout of the good peo-
pie Of this county. Let our candidates see that
Augusta will do her duty noby
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

We hope that the apparent indisposition on
the part of many to engage in any thing that
looks like politics, is not an indication of apathy,
in reference to the approaching vote in this State
on the proposed Constitution. If our people
have made up their minds against the constitu-
ton, and have resolced to vote against it, and
to let nothing hinder them from voting-well
and good. We have nothing further to say.
But that, certainly is duty which they owe
to the State, to their fellow citizens, and to
themselves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

Cut nails heated red hot and dipped into
cold water will clinch as we'll as wrought nails.