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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
Democratic Conservative Ticket.

fBtEsaUCE 0tEC JUEiSCI VIs9sC AASAOts
FOR PRESIDENT.
HON. HORATTO SEYMOUR.
~ OF NEW YORK.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
GEN. FRANCIS p. BLAIR.
OF MISSOURI.
STATE TICKET.
AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION
FOR GOVERNOR,
COL. ROBERT e. WITHERS,
f:s OF CAMPBELL COUNTY.
FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
GEN. JAMES A. WALKER,
OF PULASKI COUNTY.
FOR ATTORNEY-G GENERAL,
J. L. MARYE, Jr.,
OF SPOTSYLVANIA.
FOR CONGRESS FOR THE STATE AT LARGE,
COL. MARMADUKE JOHNSON,
OF RICHMOND CITY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

AS Governor of New York, Horatio Sey-
mour's career was distinguished by administra-
tive ability of the highest order, end by pu-
rity of action that defed elimination A wise,
honest and fearless man, he commanded the
admiration due to high purpose and successful
labors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

The time for acting is athond-REGIsTER
AND VOTE AGAINST THE CONSTITU-
TION
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

T We clip the following declaration Of princi-
pies from the st. Joseph, (Mo.) Tindicotor.-
We like his platform and are willing to fight it
out on that line:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

INSPECTORS WIPED OUT-The new revenue
law abolishes the offices Of inspectors of whis-
key and tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
Eshurchvil1e Lang for Sates-I wish to
,,riuatalu Ii 3 acres, tGfI,r ci.-laesl

Haxall, CrenshaW ~ Co, "
J. B. Morton, Cashier Nationa, Bank of Va
jqlg2l-2m
fshurchviaIe Lana for sase,-I wish to
Of land, Of the "Itoch Willow tract, about 100
of which is in good timber and IS acres cleared
and in good state Of cultivation.
Also about 20 acres Of BOTTOM LAND, a
part of the same tract, adjoining the village of
Churchville, and which may be laid off in elig-
BILE building lots.
I Will sell all Of this land in a body, or in lots
to suit purchasers, and upon very easy terms; :.
tpu BIZ p sale N 30 BODY, on WIN @
= TbESDAK, SBFTEMRER LIST, 1868.
These lands will be shown by eiitherY. G. Sto-
jnlyai-tds JAMES Heller
1Dubiic sale of yaiHabIe LAND near
StauntOn.-We will sell On
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 1868,
the remainder of that valuable land belonging
to the Mowry heirs, containing. about go acres
of excellent land, lying within three miles OF
will be sold as o whole or divided as may be
thought best On the Gay Of sale. Proposals for
sale privately will be received by rs az or auc-
ton room, where plat Of the land can be seen
until DAY Of SAFE t SHdK {, $ sa dGsHINe,
July 21-4t auetie4eers:
VEvo the Farmers of -
AUGUSTA s. ROCK BRIDGE!
We are now prepared to furnish the celebrated
Willoughby's Gum Spring Drill with CrowiiPs
Guano Attachment and Grass Seed Sewer.
This is the original Gun Spring Drill and can
not be surpassed by any one now IN Iss.
Parties wishing to purchase Drill will please
call and examine sample now in our store.
WOODS Sc GILKESON,
;uly2l-As Agents for A. and r. counties.
VALLEY RANA.-hy ep advertisement
Y in another column, it will be seen that I
have been appointed commissioners to report up
on all claims against the old Valley Bank. This
report must be made before last OF September.-
All claims, not then reported upon, Will probably
be lost. would therefore give notice to all par
ties, who are creditors of said Bank either as de-
positors or otherwse to present their claims to
me properly authenticated witf9Hs aelay
july2i-4t JOHN ECHOLS, gom'r.
Tn KER a BRO, have for sale, low for
III. cash, fine lot Of CHOICE
GROCERIES,
FLOUR, BACON, LARD. and WOODEN
WARE, 5 and 10 gallon Kegs, &c.
We would call special attention TO our choice
TEAS unpowder and Japan.
july21-tf
4 6. FONTS,
IN FLOUR, GRAIN, SEEDS.
04-s eii-o BACON, LARD, &c.
Main Street, opposite LIST National Bank, = 9. ~
july21- STANTON, VA |
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
A UGUNVA HAND FOR SALE.-Hav-

IN ing purchased large farm, desire to sell
the land on which 1 lately resided. 1t contains
les Acres of first rate quality, of blue slate
land. The improvements are comfortable and
adequate. About forty-fve acres are set in first
quality timber; the rest in fine state of cutiva-
ton. we'll watered, and convenient to schools.
churches, and market being miles from Staun-
ton. It 'adioins Abney, Mofett, Towberma-i
Lavelf, and my father.S 's'''''''1' ''.'1:.s.
I will make my terms reasonable. =
Ny address is Staannton, and my residence near
feb 4-tf JOHN s. OHURGHMAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
REGISTER AND VOTE AGAINST THE
CONSTITUTION.
Be Ready.


The people of Virginia will be called upon,
in short time, says the Lynchbury Netcs, to
vote upon the infamous constitution proposed
by the recent Convention of scallawags in this
State. With all earnestness We would urge
white men in every neighborhood to so arrange
their matters that they may devote the three
days set apart for the vote, entirely and exclu-
sivey to the great work of defeating this vile
abomination.
The issues made are of niomentous char
acter, the interests involved are of surprising
magnitude, and we should lay hold of the great
work with an energy that shall defy defeat
Let every man see that every other man in his
vicinity is at the polls
Stop the pillow, the hoe and the cart, and
hitch up your horses, and if necessary your
oxen, and have them at the command OF those
who have none. Better, men OF Virginia
lose your crops; aye, every thing, than let the
CALLING yoke be placed upon your inecks. All
that is dear to you and your children is at
stake. Great God Is this good old Com
monwealth, the mother of statesmen and he
roes, the birth place of Washington, JEFF
ferson, Madison, Marshall, and host Of
others whose names are as imperishable as time
itself, to be given ever to the miserable herd
of ignorant, depraved and God forsaken men,
whose ron-elad souls are impefgious to every
appeal Of honor, justice and right? Men OF
Virginia vindicate the bright character you
and your fathers before you, ever maintained,
when honor and right were assailed. Rise up
in your might. and trample in the dust this
vile offspring of the blood-thirsty hounds who
are eager to deprive you of your birth-right,
and consign you to an infanay which will render
life itself curse 80
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

We commence s'the last heat of the politi-
cal race, says the Enquirer, under the most en-
couraging circumstances A wonderful change
has taken place in the temper of our people
since the adjournment of the Conservative
Convention in Virginia. They are now full OF
hope and spirit. Apathy and dispair no long
er Cypress them, and they are anxious for
trial of strength with that mob of negroes, rem
egades, scallawags and carpet baggcrs who are
seeking the ruin of the State.
Until the election is over and our vile oppo
nents are routed, there is work for every decent
man in Virginia to perform. There is post
of honor in the great army of the white man S
party for every one who will do his duty-there
is radiant honor for all who labor to maintain
the supremacy Of the white race-and black
disgrace and deserved intamy for all who falter,
or desert their posts
The vote upon the Infamous work of the in
cendiaries and brutal negroes, who for three
months polluted our State capitol, will be given
after the adjournment of Congress and before
that body assemblies in December next. The
blow, therefore, which will PROSTATE the afro
cious Constitution in August will utterly
crush and annihilate it. 1t will completely and
forever rid the people of Virginia of its loath-
some presence. 1t will 'fall amid It's worship
pers' never to revive, for we are cheered by
the most encouraging indications that after the
next Presidential election the Radical party
will have neither the courage nor the power to
preserve in its designs against the liberties OF
the white race in the Southern States. 1t will
simply be necessary for our people to do their
duty and they will win victory the salutatory
effects Of which will be felt for centuries.
By defeating the Constitute" we shall
keep the State in its present condition as "a
conquered province" and thus avoid all those
embarrassing complications which surround the
question of reconstruction in those States
where the Radicals have triumphed Nothing
is more certain than that by the time Congress
meets in December either the Supreme court
will have announced It's decision in the McArdle
case, pronouncing the reconstruction laws un-
constitutional, or the Democracy will have won
great national victory which will sweep oul
enemies from power The defeat of "the Con
stitution' is, therefore, the greatest blessing
| which can befal u.s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

The Conservative presses, in all portions of
the country, receive the Conservative nomina-
tons with pleasure, and unite heartily in the
support Of Seymour and Blair. We have nev-
er known any nominations greeted with warmer
applause. There is not the slightest wavering
in the line. Ill unite cheerfully-all deter
mine to be untiring in their exeytions-a speak
with hope and confidence. The campaign
opens vigorously.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21
Valuable Farm in Loudoun 90.

IN VA. FOX SALE.-Thls tract contains
about 400 acres. of which 40 are in woods, the
rest in grass and cultivated-the whole being di-
vided into fields, all under fence. For fertility
of soil and convenience of location this farm is
unsurpassed by any other in the region of coun-
try IN which IT is located. It lies about two miles
from EsasbAtg On tie ,thrnpike 10 Washington,
while the Alexandria, Eo4daiH ap9 HaY4.plsh}ire
Railroad passes through i. Leaving q switch
Every field has running water through it, and it
contains so acres of fine bottom land, affording a
very fine meadow; also fine young orchard of
400 trees.
The buildings are. somewhat out of repair; but
the dwelling though old, is comfortable and con-
tans eight rooms. There is good clubhouse for
hands, meat house and stone dairy in good re-
pair. 49,. ,,i..
THE health Of tEis PLACE is excellent location
fine; and Its Advantages are MANY ald great
Will be sold with the farm, if desired. Furni-
ture, Stock, Implements, &c. Possession given
in SO days.
Terms $4,000 per -one-thiEd in hand and
the balance in l, Z, and years With Interest, Sc
cured by deed of trust.
Apply to ORLANDO SMITH,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

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, 1868-07-21
OUR MOTTO
A FREE VOTE OR A FREE FIGHT!
OUR PLATFORM.
OUR DOCTRINES.

THE CONSTITUTION AND THE RIGHTS
OFTHE STATES!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE.-.I have
IL in my hands for sale, privately, beautiful
farm of 40 acres of land, situated in the up
per end of Fauquier county, Va, distant miles,
respectively, frcnl Markham and Piedmont Sta
tions, ON the Manassas Gap Railroad, Tie land
is divided into eight lafgeFfeids,f each containing
stream Of heyer-failing water, one hundred
acres Of woodland lying on either end Of the
to two smaller farms. The whole farm with the
exception of part Of two fields, which are in
cultivation, arc well taken In grass, and have
not been cultivated for several years.
Improvements consist Of comfortable dwell
ling house, new and handsomely finished, con-
tanning six good rooms, besides library, pantry,
and store-room, and two large porehes, front and
rear e AFof the out buildings are IL good con-
Adjoining the yard Is fine, large garden,
handsomely laid OFF and ornamented with vari-
ETY. of shrubberry, sc. And at convenient dis
lance from the dwelling is an apple orchard of
five hundred trees of the best varieties and a
small vineyard sufficient for family purposes
From the apple orchard the proprietor realized
$500 last 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,
. To
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

The Geographic dispatches from all quarters
bring us accounts of the favorable manner in
which the conservative nominations have been
received, and Of the determination that is ev-
cry where expressed to give the ticket warm,
ardent, and enthusiastic support. Ratifca-
ton meetings are being held. Statutes fired,
flags run up, and speeches made. There is
great unaninity
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

VALLEY y. IA meeting of the Stock
! holders Of the alley Railroad Company
will be held at the Office of The Company, 1t
Staunton, July %, 1868. M. G. HARTMAN,
july 2l-tm President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

mo KEEP FRUIT-TOMATOES, CT
i der, Wine and Milk, without Sealing, for
Winter use Call and get bottle Of Spears
Preserving Solution from Dr. Eichelbergers
Drug Store. Every family should have bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

A 6. FONTS,
IN FLOUR, GRAIN, SEEBS.
- eIi-c BACON, LARD, &c. =
Main Street. opposite LIST National Bank, q *.
july2l- STANTON, VA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

y $50 SACKS MARSHALES FINE
LIVERPOOL SALT,
just received and for sale at reduced prices by
july21-3t A. NJ BRUCE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-21

HI CASH q fle Tot OF cHoIee
GROCERIES,
FLOUR, BACON, LARD. and WOODEN
WARE, and 10 gallon Kegs, &c.
We would call special attention to our choice
-Gunpowder and Japan.
fiulvC1-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-07
Dissolution.

NOTICE.-The partnership of Roberts, Mel
son s. 90. was dissolved on the lst day
May. 1867, by the sale of the interest of St +. q
Roberts to the other partners. All persons in
debted to the old firm are notified that promp
settlement is required.
The business will hereafter be conducted in the
name of Parkins, Nelson s. Co., and the propri-
etors hope, by diligent attention to business to
merit the patronage of the public
They have placed their whole establishment
under the superintendence of an experienced
mechanic, and pledge themselves to give entire
satisfaction in every department, both in new and
repair work.
They manufacture the cheapest and best plows
in the State of Virginia. They also manufactur
the unrivalled Planter Cooking Stoves at Balti
more prices.
They have lately erected Corn and Plaste' [,
Mill and will endeavor to keep constantly
hand supply of Ground Plaster.
To suit the convenience of purchasers they vii
take, in exchange for their manufactures, Pro
duce of all kinds at market prices
iune lift PARKINS, NELSON & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-07
NUMBER Xiv.
Our Rest.

"The sutferings of this present time are not
worthy to be compared to the glory that shall be
be revealed to us.f =
My feet are worn and weary with the march -'.'
Over rough roads, and up the steep hill-side.
0, city OF our God, fain would see
Thy pastures green, where peaceful waters
glide. =
My hands are weary, laboring, toiling on,
Day after day, for pershable meat;
O, city of our God, fain would rest
sigh to gain Thy glorious mercy-seat.
Ny garments, travel-worn, and stained with dust
Oft rent by briars and thorns that crowd my
way. -,r -
Would fain be made, Lord, my righteousness,
Spotless and white in Heavens unclOuded ray
My eyes are weary looking at the sin,
Impiety and scOrn upon the earth
o, city of our God, within Thy walls,
All, all are clothed upon with the new birth
Ny heart is weary of its own deep sin
Shining, repenting, SHINING still alway;
When shall my soul Thy glorious presence feel
And find its guilt, dear Saviour washed away?
Patience, poor soul; the Saviour feet were worn;
The Saviours heart and hands were weary,
too;
His garments stained, and travel-worn, and old.
His sacred eyes blinded with tears for you. -
Love thou the path of sorrow that he trod;
Toll on, and wait in patience for thy rest
D, city of our God, we soon shall see
Thy. gracious walls, home of the loved and
blest
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-07
THOS. J. NICHE. j. W. u 01'
ANECHFE & SMITH.
Ly7schbatrg Advertisements.
TEyEEE WASHINGTON HOUSE.
LYNCHBURG, VlRGlNlh
I'm New Hands!

Beng the owner of this valuable property |
have taken charge of it on my own account with with
the DETERMIN ALTON of making it FIRST
CLASS HOTEL in all of its departments, hav-
ing had it thoroughly reftted and furnished so as
to accommodate both ladies and gentlemen with
all conveniences and comforts.
The table will be kept well supplied at a meals ca
with the best that the MARKET will AFFORD
while the bar will be furnished with the purest
of Liquors, Wiaaes, &C., and neither surpassed by
any in Virginia. -
The services of Mr. M. P. Bledsoe have been
secured to take charge as principal manager, "a as
sisted by Mrs. M. ]. Gibbs, both of them highly
capable of conducting the business of hotel keep
and being well knGTn as ass such ean w
the house, they will have no cause to complain.
The omnibus will attend the Depots regularly
to take passengers up to the house and return T
them to depots free of charge. Being centrally
located, convenient to the principal business OF
the place, with the Postofice in the building and
with first class accommodations at reduced rates,
[ confidently expect fair share OF patronage
from my friends and the public o,7
Lynchburg Va Feb. 5, 1868. febll-Cm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-07
Little Jerry, the Miller.
By JOHN G. SAKE.

Beneath the hill you may see the mill
OF wasting wood md crumbling stone;
The wheel is dripping and Gathering STILL
But Jerry, the miller, is dead and gone
Year after year, early and late,
Alike in Summer and Winter weather,
He pecked the stone and baked the gate,
And mill and miller grew old together.
Little Jerry p twas all the same
They loved him well who called him so;
And whether he'd ever another name
Nobody ever seemed to know.
Twas Little Jerry, come grind my rye;"
And Little Jerry, come grind my wheat
And Little Jerry" was still the cry,
From matron bold and maiden sweet
Twas Little jerry on every tongue,
And thus the simple truth was told;
For Jerry was little when he was young,
And he was little when he was old.
But what in size he CHANGED to lack,
Jerry made up in being strong;
I've seen sack upon his back,
AS thick as the miller and quite as long.
Always busy and always merry,
Always doing his very BEST
A notable wag was Little Jerry,
Who uttered well his standing jest.
"When will you grind my corn, say?'
May" quoth Jerry, you needn't scold;
JuSC led 1c yOuI SIlSt lOf uhlI d Uey,
And never fear that you'll be tolled."
How Jerry lived is known to fame,
But how he died there's none may know;
One Autumn day the rumor came
1.-The brook and Jerry are very low"
And then twas whispered mournfully,
The leech had come and he was dead,
And all the neighbors fiocked to see;
Poor Little jerry" was all they said
They laid him in his earthly bed
His miller's coat his only shroud-
'sDust to DUST the parson said,
And all the people wept aloud
For he had summed the deadly sin,
And not grain of over toll
Had ever popped into his bin,
To weigh upon his parting soul.
Beneath the hill there stands the mill
Of wasting wood and crumbling stone;
The wheel is dripping and clattering still,
But Jerry, the miller, is dead and gone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-07
LAST SIX MONTHS.

LAST SIX MONTHS.
Int on 100000 % per cent for mo. 10000
Whole amt of interest paid in q yrs. 10000
Thirty thousand dollars, all that the county
will have to pay, is less than half the annual
saving by the short line.
Can any sane man doubt that this road when
completed will pay dividend of s per cent
If he doubts let him take up the Rail Road
journal that contains synopsis of the reports
of the New York and Erie, New York Central,
Penn. Central, and Bait. & 0. Rail Roads.
and see what they are making The Bait. &
0. Road after laying aside a large amount of
its earning declared dividend of 10 per cent.
Suppose this Road declares dividend of 10
per cent, per cent pays the interest and
per cent, set aside as a sinking fund, pays the
principal in seventeen and one-third years-so
that for an outlay Of 10000 we have received
all the benefits of the Rail Road and $25O,OOO
worth of stock, worth $4,000 year. Men
Of Augusta, study your interests. The people OF
the West may not wait much longer for you to
help them to build this road. If they have to
get other help, your interests may be disre-
garded by them. Through Augusta County is
not the only, nor the nearest way to Richmond
and Norfolk Consult your map, and vote for
this road while you may.
ALLEGHANY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-07

La IN Il
" SCHOOL FOR BOYS in Augusta county.
The undersigned, who were educated at the
University of Virginia. are graduates in, or have
attended all the schools comprised in the course
for Master of Arts, and have had an experience
Of q and 10 years in teaching in schools of various
grades, propose to open Classical and Mathe-
matical School, at West View, Augusta county,
on the 1st of September, 1868. The course of in.
struction will comprise Ancient and Modern
Languages, Mathematics, and the branches req
uisite for a complete English education. Whilst
it will be designed to prepare boys for the Uni
versity of Va. and Washington College, special
attention will be paid also to those branches nee
essary for success in the common pursuits of life.
The Principals, guided by experience, will aim
to advance their pupils not more rapidly than is
compatible with thorough instruction. A deep
interest will be felt in the moral and religious
culture of the boys committed to their care
The situation is an eligible one, located in the
midst of rich section of the county, in a moral
and cultivated community, only two miles from
the Va. Z. II. H., and six West of Staunton.-
Churches of different denominations are accessi-
ible.
t TERMs-For Session of 10 months-For Board
and Tuition, exclusive of Lights and Washing,
$3.50. payable one-half LIST September. remain
der lst February, 1862 Address either of the
Principals at Charlottesville, Va, until July 1st;
thereafter at West View, Augusta county, Va
VIM. II. KABLE.
S. J. COFFMAN.
REFERENCES Faculty University of Virgin
son, Col. r. T. Duke A. P. Abel, Esq, Char
lottesville; Colonel w T. Poague, d. i. Laird,
Esq, Rockbridge county; Joseph H. Prince,
Esq, Southampton county; Col. Thomas Carter,
King William county; DR.. John r. Baylor, AL
bemarle county, Rev. George B. Taylor, Staun
ton, Va; Rev. John E. Massey, Albemarle CO.
Rev. Thos d. Bell and DIR. Samuel A. Cotfman
Rockingham county; Rev John A. Broadus
Greenyille Seminary, S. g.
The undersigned have enjoyed opportunities of
knowing Mr. Cofman's superior qualifications as
teacher, and cheerfulIy bear testimony to them.
His attanments, disappearance, zeal, aptitude for
instruction, and high character as christian gen.
tleman, entite him to the entire confidence Of the
community.
J. L. Cabell, Geo. F. Holmes, Fran H. Smith,
J. S. Davis, John B. Minor, Chas. S. Venable,
S. Maupin, NJ. Schele DeVere w. Fl. McGuf-
few. iune2-3m