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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
CONGRESS Rampant.

In view or the revolutionary and outrageous
proceedings Of Congress, on Monday, the 18th
inst, the Alexandria Gazette says that Congress
mounted high horse again and rode at a furi-
Gus rate. The Senate sustained Stanton, and
refused to concur in his suspension from the Of
fee Of Secretary of War; The House passed q
bill for the reconstruction of the Supreme
Court to suit the present schemes Of the Radi-
cal party, requiring the assent Of two-thirds Of
the Supreme Court in order to set aside as ur,,
constitutional law passed by Congress. As
the Court now consists of eight members. saGr -
thus fixed by Radical legislation, veAe, Of civ
out Of the eight will be requisite to make two.
thirds. Mr.. Garfield, of Ohio. atternr ed 20
introduce bill to reduce and iay oro Tho
military establishment by the dischay % IF one
major eneral-the oae who was u st commits
stoned IN that grade before the Isl Of January.
1868. This IS a mean method of attacking
Uen' Hancock, without mentfo aing his name,
as nc IS the major 1,sneralin5 Gated Theresa
luton was aoS passed, but. will be renewed on
1 !, y-esterday.) It, does really seem as if
'N0 ..adical leaders were determined to go to
the utmost length in revolutionizing the gov
eminent by legislation. The New York Times,
q Radical Journal, declares that the extremists
s'are reckless, if not desperate" It adds that
s'for twelve months past they have been enga-
gcd in tying the hands of the President, and
stripping him of authority conferred by the
Constitution; and now they are about to at
tempt the same operation upon the Supreme
Court, with the view Of preventing an adverse
decision upon the reconstruction acts 1t may
well be asked that, when the overthrow Of such
a party-a party which tramples on the Consti-
tuition because it impedes their policy-comes
as come it must-what will be the fate Of that
pocy-what the upshot of their plotting and
legislating and usurping? The clouds were new
er darker over the country, than they are a
present The ominous mutterings ofthe storm
are heard and needed in the North for tht
South, though it hears them is passive, help
less, and without power to interpose IN any way
whatever IF the country is to be saved th'
reaction among the people of the North an6
West, which has commenced, must go on!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21

Judge Chase, and some others of the Justices
Of the Supreme Court, have hitherto favored
the policy of the Radicals. What will they say
having FRUSTRATED in a great degree Executive
authority, along with State Rights, have com
menced an assault upon the Supreme Court it
self. How the Court will treat the attack upon
its independence remains to be seen. 1t has
been asked, suppose the Court, by majority
of its members, declares the reconstruction acts
consttutionally INVALID, and refuses to recognize
as constitutional the law defining the conditions
of a judgment? Will Congress, having failed
to legislate the Court into compliance, under
take to legislate it out OF exstence?" No one
can get answer but the worst fears are entertain
od
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
Prices Reduced.

M. BRUCE,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
Alabama Politics-Resolution and Ad-
.,- dress

MONTGOMERY, Ala, JAN ia meeting
of leading citizens of Alabama has been in ses-
sion here for two days, and, after calm deliber-
alton, adopted the following resolutions unani-
mously:
'ResolUed. That we recommend to the peo-
pie Of Alabama opposed TO the constitution pro-
posed by the Convention lately in session at
Montgomery to abstain from voting at all the
elections to be held on the 4th and 9Th of Feb
ruary, either upon the question of ratifying or
rejecting that constitution, or for officers under
it.
sd Resozre7, That we also recommend to
the opponents Of said proposed constitution that
they form and maintain an effective political
organization among themselves in every por
ton of the State until they are delivered from
the perls which are impending.
The 30th day Of January was recommended
to the people Of the State as day of fasting
and prayer to Almighty God to deliver the peo-
pie Of Alabama from the horrors Of negro dom
ination.
An address was also adopted setting forth to
the people of the State and Of the world the
reasons prompting the white people Of Alabama
to absent themselves from the polls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
Detective CIub. 5..s ~
+ OoK OUT FOR HORsE-Thieves !

q. ~ "
The Churchvlle Horse Thief Detective Club
invite public attention to their operations, espe-
cially their RE AWARDS. The members of the
Club have been divided into Eight Squads of
Twelve men each, with captain to each squad.
The entire operations are under the supervision
of President, who when horse has been sto-
len may call out, pursuit, as many squads as
he may deem necessary. The members are re-
quired to keep descriptive list of all their hor-
ses and to brand them on the left shoulder with
cross, consisting of two rs Cd an inch and half
in length, bisecting each other at right angles
Standing rewards offered to persons not belong
ing to the Club For the recovery of the stolen
horse and the capture and conviction of the thief
if taken in Augusta county, $75; out of the coun-
ty, $50; and out of the state $500; for the re-
covery of the horse alone: in the county, $40;
out of it, $40. When horse is stolen, these re-
wards will be extensively advertised by means of
hand billsand newspapers Communications in
tended for the club can be addressed either to
E. GEEDING, President
or j. II. HEIZER, Secretary.
Chqrchville, Augusta county, Va
Va. Lynchburg Neaos, Winchester Neaos and
Moorefeld Advertiser please insert st and for
ward accounts to this office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
Tuesday, January 21, 1868.

gas~ The Spectator having about as many sub
scribers as both of the other papers published in
vertise in the Spectator and it the duty of those
who advertise for others to advertise in that pa
per which has the largest circulation. 1t be-
comes the duty of agents, commissioners admin
istrators executors, and all who are entrusted
with the interests of others to advertise in the
Special TOR, as it has much larger circula-
ton than any other paper published here.
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-
tanned in the whole subscription list of either of
the other papers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
Grants Conauct.

The Ltelltgencer says: 'Injustifcation ofthe
President, we are at liberty to state the follow
ing circumstances, from which our readers will
draw their own conclusions: Some time after
the appointment Of General Grant as Secretary
of War ;dd interim, he had a conversation with
the President upon the subject of the probability
of the refusal OF the Senate to recognize the
suspension Of Mr.. Stanton, when General Grant
stated that in such event he might not wish to
identify himself with either party in the con
troversy, but added, in effect ~ shall In that
event either hand you my resignation as Acting
Secretary, or let Hadnddntus be issued against
me to surrender the office. $500
This conversation was renewed from time to
time and on last Saturday, when Senator
Howard report from the Senate Committee
on Military Affairs in favor of Stanton was un-
der discussion General Grant was pointedly ask
ed by the President if he had changed his mind
in reference to the course he would pursue if
the Senate should refuse to make Stanton's
suspension final, when he reiterated the promise
previously made, that he would either hand in
his resignation as Secretary Of War ad aateriD,
early enough for the President to appoint his
successor or take any other action he might
deem requisite, Or allow nadnddwus to be
served upon him for the surrender of the Office !;
adding promise to the President that he should
hear from him on the subject on Monday
On Monday the General did not let the Presi-
dent hear from him, but on the evening of that
day he was present at a reception at the Execut-
i've Mansion. He greeted the President, but
mentioned nothing of any change in the de-
termination previously declared On Tuesday
Mr.. johnson was informed about midday Gen
eral Grant had handed over the War depart
ment to Mr.. Stanton about two hours before
Now it was clearly Gen. Grants duty as man
of integrity and honor, occupying, as he did, Of
fetal and confidential relations towards the
President, to have notified him of the course
he intended to pursue, even if there had been
no previous conversation on the subject. But
as the business had been discussed and General
Grant had promised that if the, Senate attempt
ed to reinstate MIR. Stanton he would, before
permitting him to resume his position, give
Mr.. johnson an opportunity to take such steps
as he might think necessary to test Stantons
right to claim the office, he was bound, by all
those obligations which men Of integrity and
self respect recognize, to make the fullest ex-
planatien Of his intentions, and to leave no room
for any misunderstanding. This General Grant
not only did not do, but it is evident that he
has allowed the President to be deliberately
deceived. IF he had any substantial defence to
make he would have made it before now. No
man would have suffered himself to be placed
In the position he has been put in before the
country without indicating his reputation in
stantly if he had any legitimate excuse to offer
for his conduct Bali. Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
TIRGENIA EXPRESS

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80, STAUNTON AND CONVICTION
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
DUBLTC SALE OF Houses q Lots.
| will offer for sale to the highest bidder, a
public auction, upon the premises, on

will offer for sale to the highest bidder, at
public auction, upon the premises, on
FRIDAY, JANUARY'2 PATH, 1868,
my property in and adjoining the town of Staun-
ton consisting:
LIST. OF the house and lot on which / reside
containing acres. The house has 10 rooms
with gas and good cellar, all in good repair
There are also good kitchen, wash house, meat
house, granary, stable, ice house and servants
house, ydrant in the yard, and an abundance
of fruit, such as apples peaches, pears cherries
grapes, &c
I'd. A lot adjoining containing one-half acre
with dwelling-house containing three rooms.
3rd. Thirty beautiful building lots adjoining
containing from one-fourth of an acre to one and
half acre each.
The whole premises contain about thirty acres
and will be sold as whole privately before the
day Of sale.
A plat of the premises can be seen at the office
of Echols, Bell, Catlett & Co., to whom or to
myself, application can be made.by persons wish
ing to purchase.
Terms will be reasonable and made known on
day of sale.
dec 24-tds R. M AYRES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
Fraudulent Registration.

The census recently taken in Monroe Ward
in Richmond shows that six hundred more ne
groes were registered than can be found by the
nsus-takers. Is there not evidence Of gross
frauds in the registration of voters? Frauds by
which Hunnicutt, Underwood, Lindsey and Cox
have secured seats in the Convention as repre-
sentatives of the city of Richmond
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
HARVEY q &C..

WHOLESALE GROCERS
-s1s -r, AND ---
General Commission Merchants, .
DEALERS IN
Foreign and Domestic Vines and Liquors,
1917 MAIN ST., RICHMOND, VA.
keep always on hand good stock of
GROCEIES, PROVISIONS s. LIQUORS.
will give their personal attention to consignments
of Flour Grain, Tobacco and Country Produce
generally.
Va Orders promptly attended to.
Va Liberal advances made on consignments
u. HARVEY, formerly Gresham & Harvey
j. re- G. G ahI1 IN of Southampton, Va.
Jan 21-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
StOZen.

MORSE STOLEN.-Stolen on the night of
4 a the 18th of January. from the stables of the
subscriber, little Black Mare, not over 10
hands high, left hind foot white, little white on
the right star in the face, has shorttrot, PAGES
down hill. She was five years old last Spring.
Her name lays half on the right side. and half on
the left. She was surfeited and has rubbed the
hairs off her withers. She has never been work
ed. A Mcclellan saddle and bride, with double
headstall were also stolen at the same time
A reward of $25 will be given for the recovery
of the mare if taken in the county, and $40 if ta-
ken out of the county;
jan 2l-3t J. B. TRIMBLE,
Swoope's DEPOT Augusta county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21

The minority report of the Reconstruction
Committee against the new reconstruction
bill reported by the majority and now before the
House of Representatives. is signed by Mr..
Brooks, of New York, and Mr. Beck, of Ken
lucky. It is to the effect that the bill uncon-
stitutional, oppressive, unjust and ''reTolu-
tionary and incendiary in arraying Congress, but
one branch of the government, against the CO.
ordinate branches, in all respects the constitu-
tiona equals of Congress, and thereby calculat-
ed, if not intended, to involve the whole coun-
try in commotion and civil strife, the end of
which no human eye can foresee."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
Richmond Advertisement

NOTICE is hereby given, that the CO.
IN partnership heretofore existing between the
undersigned, under the firm and style of PEERS
q HENN!NG is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent ana all debts due to said co-partnership,
and all debts due by said o-partnership, are to
be paid to and settled by said William j. Hen
ming. j. M. PEERS
w. j. HENNING
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21

The National Intelligencer in reference to its
account of the promises and proceedings of Gen
Grant, concerning the Stanton affair, and his
failure to fulfil his promises to the President,
says that the statement was made deliberately,
carefully, and advisedly, and adds: "We re
peat and reiterate it in the most emphatic man
ner We knew it to be true in all its length
and breadth, and we challenge Gen. Grant to
deny it in single particular
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
Governor Removed by Military Order

In appointing General Meade to supersede
General Pope, the President has snapped a
devil for witch. General Meade has shown
already that he is as radical as the most radical
He had scarcely been assigned to duty in Geor-
gia before he, by military order removed the
Governor and Treasurer of that State Who
can deny that this is, par excellence land Of
liberty and freedom The following is a copy
of General Meade's order:
HEADQs THIRD MILITARY DISTRICT, !
Atlanta, Ga, Jan. Is, 1868. I
General Order No. 8.
First-Charles J. Jenkins Provisional Gov
ernor, and John Jones, Provisional Treasurer,
OF the State of Georgia, having declined to re
spect the instructions Of and failed to consult
with the Major General, commanding the Third
Military District, are hereby removed from Of
fee.
Secondly virtue of the authority granted
by the supplementary reconstruction acts OF
Congress, passed July 10Th, 1867, the following
named persons are detailed for duty in the dis
trict of Georgia: Brevet Brig. Gen Thomas
h. Ruger, Col. 23d Infantry, to be Governor OF
the State OF Georgia; Brevet Capt Charles F.
Rockwell, Ordnance Corps, q. S. A, to be
Third-The above named officers will proceed
at once to Milledgeville. Ca, and enter upon
the discharge ofthe duties devolving upon them,
subject to instructions from these Headquarters.
BY order of Major General Meade.
The Radical leaders in Congress- says the
Alexandria Gazette, are foolishly imagining that
by their course of action they are strengthening
the legislative power which is in their hands,
and which they hope yet to control They are,
none OF them, statesmen enough to see that
they are defeating their own purposes, and that
by gradually placing executive authority, almost
without stint, in the grasp Of General Grant,
they are fashioning MASTER for themselves as
well as for others. They are on the high road
to military despotism over the whole country.
themselves included. One Of these days they
will wake up to a sense of their condition! The
National Convention in France went on precise
ly in the same way. They had al first q gov
ment carried on by legislative deere !, IN
legislative committees The ~ ','on, ~
such as Danton and y Al, by leaders =
COW, a. oobespierre-then, as they
Ill. departing from them, they fran
s'o"'' grasped after it again, but their feeble
Lands could not long retain the reins-and it al
ended IN the supremacy of Military Chieftain
8 nd the people tired, sick and disguised will
the changes and trials and suferings, and evil
OF a legislative government exercised by dema
gogues,, gladly sought peace and quiet, and ref
uge under the strong rule of one man; and ex
changed Republic for an Empire, and an As
sembly of Legislators for an Emperor with the
powers OF Dictator--and Liberty in France lay
PROSTATE under the heel of Napoleon. W.
have no Napoleon We may have much
weaker man, In every respect, for master!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
Commission HTerchanfs.

No. 1900 Franklin Street,
RICHMOND, VA
Wewill sell Tobacco, Hay, and Flour at 81 per
cent; all other Produce at per cent and in all
cases make Prompt Returns. Liberal Advances
made on all consignments when desired Grain
Bags furnished without extra charge
REFERENCES
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Rockingham County-Mr. j. s. Roller. Abe
marie Cou'aty-J. J. Pace. Richnaond-J. NJ
Goddin Cashier Planters National Bank, and
Baughman Bros.
T. GRAHAM WILSON, of Rockbridge, is with
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21

The Washington correspondent of the New
York World says that, in an interview with the
President, the latter told him that he 1.-THE Presi-
dent did not recognize DIR. Stanton as Secretary
Of War, and that lat the proper time new
nomination would be sent in to the Senate"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
EGpa'esS.
.ONY EXPRESS /!

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21

The New York Times says, people are ready
to believe almost anything of Congress which
can entertain such measures as have lately been
introduced" And if people believe this Of the
legislative power Of the country-now made to
override every other Experimentation can it be
otherwise than that business Of all kinds must
be deranged everywhere, because no body knows
what is to come next
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21

In their rapid strides of revolution, the Con-
gressional conspirators have at last reached the
elimination of their treason, and it remains to
be seen whether they will stand or fall. A mil
itary Dictutor is to head their column in the
person of Grant, and the whole civil power Of
the Government is subverted and destroyed =
Will the President permit this to stand If
he does, then farewell, long farewell to all our
greatness Lynch. Republican, Is saT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21

On the 18th inst, the Legislature of Ohio
elected Judge A. G. Thurman, Conservative
United States Senator in the place of the Radi
cal Ben. Wade The vote stood in the House,
Thurman, SIS; Wade, 40; in the Senate, Thur
man, 10: Wade. IS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21

Senator Sherman, Chairman of the Finance
Committee, said in debate, Thursday last, that
his committee had informally considered the
question, and were almost, if not quite, un-
animous in opposition to any further imitation
Of the legal tender currency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-21
Dry Goods.

CARPETS <G OIL CLOTH-90O yards
" just received and for sale at very low prices
jan2l-tf M. j. ACKERMAN.
REAT BARGAINS ssons A. cosr,
L offer my entire stock of Dry Goods, Grocer
les, Crockery and Glassware at COST
My Stock of Dress Goods, Trimmings, Notions
&C., is large and complete and will compare ia
vorably with any in the Valley, all of which 1
am now selling off at COST, to make room for a
large Stock in the Spring. Purchasers can be
supplied with good GOODS and at lower prices
than the same can be purchased for elsewhere
Call and examine.
jan 2l-tf M. J. -ACKERMAN
IHyHE FHRN1 OF s. N. Giles 4 Go. was
Z dissolved on the 1st day of January, 1868,
by the purchase of the entire interest of the con-
Germ, by S. N. Giles and Henry Forrer The
business will hereafter be conducted under the
style and firm of
GEEsES q FDERRER.
We feel thankful to our friends for past favors
and solicit continuation of their patronage,
promising on our part to do all we can to render
satisfaction. We haze reduced the prices on all
goods except staples.
jan 2l-tf GILES e. FORRER