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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
GOODS FOR
VI CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
AT S. MANDELBAUMS
Emporium Of Fashion,

(under Northeast corner of Virginia Hotel)
As the holidays al approaching, and Christ
mas presents is the rallying cry, it would be so
nice to present a member of your family or a
friend with a beautiful new SUIT of CLOTHES
of the very best make and material-or nice
OVERCOAT, TALMA, SHAWL, or a fashion
able HAT, or beautiful TIE, SCARF, or Ora
VAT
And the prettiest part of all is, you can have
any of the above articles at
Cost for Cash!
We have also, various other articles, both or
namental and useful, which we will let slide at
cost from now to January lst, 1869. -. -. l..
Va Our object in making this liberal offer is
to reduce our stock as much as possible before
taking our ANNUAL INVENTORY. -.
This is a rare opportunity which but seldom
crosses mans meandering pathway, and we
would earnestly urge those in want of every arti
Gle necessary to ADORN and BEAUTIFY the
outer man to call at once and secure bargain.
Adecl5-3t
EBHAXTON DAVIS EN- the
Id 23rd of December, wednesday, we will
with the full consent of the widow. sell at public
auction, at the POrterfeld Place, the personal
property of which B. Davis died possessed
Among the articles to be sold. are
81 STOCK CATTLE,
MICH COWS, HORSES,
Farming Improvements of various kinds, lot
Of Corn, and about $50 bushels of Oats, and 9TH
er articles
Va The Creditors of B. Davis are invited to
attend, and bid, as their debts will be offset
against their purchases, except to the extent of
costs of sale Of persons other than creditors
endorsed Negotiable Notes at months will be
required.
ALEX. II. Fl. STUART.
JOHN b. BALDWIN, trustees
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NEIL DIGGING ANn MINERAL

W fhOSf C,-Ihe undersigned,
experienced Well Digger is prepared to under
take the digging and repairing of Wells in this
locality or county. he will work by contract or
by the day preferred.
he has also considerable experience Q3 years.
in the mineral business and will engage in pros
pectng for minerals for parties desiring his SER
wees. lie can be found on application to John
Day, Stanton
dec DIV WNT ID NTsDrZc
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The Testimony of Henry Ward Beeeher.


There is no man who more frequently avails
himself of the privileges Of the pulpit to play
the public censor than Mr.. Beecher, and when
he lashes the vices and universal corruption Of
communities with which he is thoroughly ac-
quainted- communities with whom all of his
associations have been, and who have all of his
sympathies can imagine how much pain ii
gives him to be forced to speak thus Of the Ju
dietary, because he must know that where it is
as corrupt as he here represents, the whole
community who elect and uphold these Judicial
scoundres, must itself be utterly and hopeless
ly demoraized;
II would that it stopped even here; but cor
ruption has gone still higher. The last refuge
of justice is in our Courts; and yet, so corrupt
have our Courts become that the name OF
Judge stinks! There is nothing that excites
nv indignation more There is no treachery
that is so base There is nothing that [ for
give myself for so pnWillingly as for meeting a
corrupt Judge and not frowning upon him
yea and striking him ! Not but that they are
the subjects of mercy; but if there was only
some man holding the relation of parent, that
could take some of these sturdy Judges and re-
new the scenes Of their youth. | should heartily
rejoice They plumber, and are known to
plumber They make decisions and hold them
up for sale. They make auctions of justice,
and among the seekers of justice they bid for
bribers. And what then? They are elected
again to the Supreme Bench, or to the Circuit
Courts. They are elected because they are cor
rupt. There are few men that mutter and
say, s,Too bad! Too bad = But that is the
whole of it. And our courts are growing more
and more corrupt, and our Judges more and
more infamous.
When, two years ago, made some such att
tack as this was written to with great ndig-
nation by a very young man, the son OF very
old Judge, on account Of it. / was glad Of
that. | wish that some Judges son would
write me letter to morrow. 1t would be a
sign of some conscience left or some faint rem
iniscence of honor But it will not be So
They are just like putty; and if you dent them
the dent stays It will produce no effect upon
them. And not because am not worthy of
notice. am worthy of notice; for my words
will go into the newspapers and will be read
end will be known that these Judges are cor
rupt, and they will be made CONSPICUOUS as be-
ing leagued together And if there are any
honest men among them, they have the oppor-
tunity Of coming out and clearing their skirts,
that they may not divide the responsibility with
their infamous companions but they will not
do it. They may murmur at me; they may re-
vile me. It does not hurt me at all. But
these words will stick up to them, and will be
blown abroad, and it will be known by men
that Judges are proverbially corrupt.
The above is an extract from sermon
preached by Mr.. Beecher on the 18th of No
Vember last,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22

AUGUSTA, Ga, December lS-The RepuJ.
hcan states that the sheriff of Warren county
was shot and seriously wounded by unknown
parties while on his way home last Monday
night
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
NesC AdUertiseD2e 7ats.
n MMENSE STOCK OF CEOTH7N

a n
HATS, BOOTS, SHOES, AND
FURNISHING GOODS,
at ROANE E. ALBT'.S Stanton, Va.
We have now on hand the largest stock of
goods ever offered in our line, and receiving
goods daily, and will continue to keep FULL
STOCK. Having Partner permanently in the
Market, we are prepared to take advantage of
the decline in prices, which are always HEAVY
at this season of the year Goods at
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL.
Give us a call and examine for yourself. Goods
guaranteed as represented
dec22-3ts
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4 TTENTEON, LAND-BUYERS.-

"A thority has been given me, from George V.
McGehee Esq, to sell 1000 acres of land,
in and around the Green Spring section of Lou
lisa county, Va, on the 23rd December, instant,
if fair, if not, the next fair day.
1t can be bought on the premises privately, or
at auction, divided to suit purchasers. One-third
cash and the balance in one and two years
DAVID d. NJ. DIGGS,
Real Estate Agent Gordonsville
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WIN. &. MARKS

4 nice of Mechanics Building Assoc
" citation, STANTON, December n. 1858
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of this
Association for the Election of Officers, will be
held in the Tdr'9 RcU, Thursday, the 18th of
January next, at o clock, P. NJ, or Immediate
~ after the adjournment of the annual meeting
of the Staunton Building Association which oc.
ours on the same evening
dec22-tdm JAMES KER Secretarv
VindicatOr cow
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WAGON FOR SALE.-Tbe subscriber

"AWVN KOHf "a liz s--IHe suDScrlDef
IA will offer at publ& sale, if not sold pri-
vatey before that time, on December Court day,
the 28th, at the Courthouse, TWO-HORSE
WAGON. 1t is a secondhand wagon, newly
repaired, and is a good wagon Those wishing
to buy can see it at Capt. Alex Anderson's on
the Augusta Springs Road, about 5 miles from
Staunton. G. w. FALL.
6ao1E-Ct%
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22

One thing is most certain; the Government
cannot possibly suffer loss BY aiding us to finish
our two great national Improvements, because
the whole internal improvement statistics of the
United States make it a matter Of demonstra
ton that the income of each will be amply adj
eequate and far more than adequate to pay the
interest and sink the principal on any cost of
construction.
Let US work at cur end Of the line, and let us
be OF good cheer. Faith, hope and york will
yet bring us out
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22

Never shirk your duties, however low and
mean they may seem to you. Remember that
to do as we'll as ever you can what happens to
be the only thing within your power to do, is
the best and surest preparation for higher SER
vice. Should things go against you never give
way to facilitating depression; but be hopeful,
brave, courageous, careful not to waste in vain
and unavailng regret the power you will need
for endurance and endeavor. Learn we'll your
business whatever it may be; make the best
Of every opportunity for acquiring any sort of
knowledge that may enlarge your acquaintance
with business, in general, and enable you to take
advantage of any offer or opening that may
come. Above all things, remember that char
acter Is essential an life; and that character is
the best which is real and thorough-true and
genuine to the core-Which has nothing under
lying it Of the consciousness of secret sin :;
which is as pure and unspotted as it is thought
to be, and the moral and manly virtues of
which are based upon and inspired by a reli-
gious faith, by that love and fear of God which
at once preserve from great transgressions, -
and prompt to the cultivation of every personal
and social virtue. -Lynch RepwLhsGa.
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AND AT SALE.-In pursuance of deed
"A of trust executed to me by William S.
anger and wife dated Ord of March 1861 /


L. of trust executed to me by William s.
Hanger and wife, dated 23rd of March, 1861, /
will proceed on the premises on
TUESDAY, THE 12TH-OF JANUARY
next to sell at public sale to theshighest bidder
tract of land in said county, or so mach as may
be necessary, on the waters of Christian Greek
about six miles from Staunton, -irthe possession
of j. Wayne Splitter and containing about 3O4
acres. The land is of good quality, in fine Gull
tivation, and the improvements are excellent
and it is altogether, a very desirable estate
TERMS Costs of sale in hand; balance in
equal instalmenti at six, twelve and eighteen
months, bearing interest with good personal Sc
curity, and retaining title.
decS-4t N1CHO K. TROUT Trustee.
TUVRUST SALE-Pursuant to deed of trust
executed to me by Henry Bushong, bearing
date 10Th of September, 1858, and recorded in the
Clerk Office of the County Court of Augusta,
shall offer for sale, at public auction, on FRI
dag, the 18th day Of December, 1863 the following
property, to wit: All his right title and interest
of all kind soever, in and to certain Mill prop
erty, upon Christians Greek, in said county of
Augusta, with the ground thereto attached, con-
tanning Two Acres, together with all the interest
in the tolls and proceeds of said mill y, together
with the following personal property, to wit: l
bay mare years old past, y head hogs, with
their increase COW, together with the following
household property: featherbeds, bedsteads
and bedding, tables, candlestands, bureaus
and bookcase, a cooking stove and its furniture,
l dozen windsor chairs, table furniture OF all
kinds such as plates &c, together with all prop
erty of any kind soever, or interest OF any KIND
of property, notes, bonds, &c: The null andtwo
dover. This mill is in a fine wheat growing part
of the county, and in good repair. The title is
believed to be good but such only will be con-
yeyed as is vested in me as trustee. The sale will
take place upon the premises Terms cash;
nov24-tds U. IL. FOE, Trustee.
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dec22-It
D Il. WILSON,
E Qate of Henning 6 Wilson,
GNncral Commission Merchant

General Commission Merchant.
18th street, third door South of Cary, Qn Corn
Will sell Tobacco, Hay and Fyoesy. at q per cent
all other Produce at 5 per cent, and in all cases
make Prompt Returns. L5berat Advances made
on al consignments when desired Grain Bags
furnished free of charge.
T. GRAHAM WILSON, of Rocllbridge county.
(late OF the old concern), is with me, and would
be pleased to receive the patronage of his friends
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
State Constitution So-called.

In an article upon the necessity of voting
down the Constitution, so-called, adopted by
the Bones and Banjo Convention, the Peters
burg Express says
''Let there be no excuse for falling to vote,
except absolute impossibility from bodily in
trinity to reach the polls. Warned in time
there can be no such excuse as forgetfulness, or
that the election was sprung upon them. Every
white man who values his reputation and looks
ahead to the future interests and well-being Of
his children, should view it as a solemn obliga
ton resting upon him to exert himself to the
uttermost in throttling this vile political and
social monstrosity which is to be thrust into his
household.
10 suppose for g moment that Virginlans
could be induced to accept the abominable prop
osItion as their organic law would be an asper-
sion upon their character. 1t would place them
upon level with its originators, the trucuIent
radicals, who made up in the capitol at Rich
mond that notable assemblage which may be
not inaptly characterized as formation of the
politico-conglomerate type
Like vice, this thing, which is called the con-
stitution for Virginia, to be hated needs only
to be seen ; bat unlike her in soft voluptuoUs
ways, 1t possesses no faclnatIon to WOO to its
hydra embrace.
Its savage character was early perceived by
Gen. SoHoFIELD, whose influence was utterly
powerless to induce the ignorant and low ele-
ments of that body, the very SCUM of the ex-
IRENE and fool hardy provisions to which the
military commander called their attention.
This notorious, SO called Virginia constitution
is lampoon upon all the constitutional con-
ventions that have eyer before assembled and
there never was before such falsehood per-
petrated as to call such collection of scalawags
and carpet baggers, such a mixture of human
beings, Of black spirits and gray, the representa-
tives of the people of Virginia. Its origin and
formation was political outrage.
If the negroes throughout this Common
wealth have sufficient sense to penetrate the
designs of those who profess with blatant mouths
to be their most devoted friends, let them watch
the respectable white men, consult them and
act accordingly. They are the only white men
upon whom they can with confidence rely. And
we are sure that by judicious course the ne
gro men can be instructed as they have been in
other States. Their interests and those of the
white men of Virginia are Identical the
negroes should be taught this by the white PEG
pie. 1t is due to themselves as it is likewise to
the negroes" SEE |tts
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ALFRED NJ WooDR0oF. AMBROSE R. woODROoF

AIF NED NJ WUODKUOF I AMBROsE R. WOONRO0F
late of A. B. Ruoker s. Co.
WOODRQOF & &C., successors to, A.
w b. Rueker.) Grocers and Commission
Merchants, No. 8 Bridge Street. Lynchburg,
Va, Will give strict attention to consignments of
all kinds, and make prompt returns.
are agents for Fairbanks Scales, John S.
Wilson's Lime, Hazards Powder, Rockbridge
Alum w alter. dec22-1Y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22

Why does the Lexington Gazette and Banner
attribute to Judge Shefey penczant for office.
and remarkable facility in securing and won
derful tenaclty In holding on to official honors +?
Does 1t wish any one in Rockbridge to get his
place? Is it not well that such men as Jndoe
ohettey-able, efficient and faithful-occupy
some OF the important official positions in the
State? When such as these shall be ousted
from office, their places will be filed with Seal
awags and Carpet-baggers, and the outra ged
people will have cause to lament their sad mis-
fortunes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22

Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth. u
says Southern editor, abiding to the defeat
of the Democratic party in the recent election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
MORAL HILL FOR SAs.E.-Ibe su b.

a. seriber offers for sale publicly on Il
SATURDAY, the 9th day Of January, 1869,
Floral Hill,' the late residence of Bishop j. j.
Glossbrenner, and acres OF land attached, sit
uated 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 water.
80, RACHEL Y, RARGER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22

DAY YOUR TAXES.-The County and
LAY YOUR TAXES. State Taxes for
1868 have been due for some time and persons
indebted for the same must pay up by the De-
cember Court or take the consequences. We
would willingly wait upon the people longer, but
it is not an optionary matter with us The time
is here for us to pay and we must do it.
W. L. MOWRY, Deputy
dooO0 for San,upl Paul - q |
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I'd eautiful Christmas Presents at
Id AUCTION.-GEo w. HEWITT will offer
or sale, at his Picture and Frame Store, on New
Street, on Wednesday tomorrow evening, at
) clock, choice assortment of Prints, Frames,
Albums, &C., all under the hammer Be sure to
be present. dec22-lt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22

VNTANTED-A nurse to attend child inst
w commencing to walk. Recommendations
required. White preferred, but would hire a
colored one Apply at this office.
dec22-1t%
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-06-09

LAKE CHAMPLAIN.-On Monday
june list, The steamer Montreal conf
the Lake, leaving Plattsburgh II. M,
Burlington $3.50 a. nl., making the usual
landings, connecting at Whitehall with
trains south and west; returning arrive
at Burlington $3.50 Il. m, Pittsburgh
$3.50 a. M, connecting with trains for
Montreal and Ogdensburgh. BY this
arrangement two daily lines are afford
ed each way on the lake.
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Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co..,
OF HARTFORD, CONN.

\ favorable opportunity is presented to ener
getic and reliable business men who can devote
their entire time to the business to represent
this old. staunch and most successful Lite Com
pany, in unoccupied territory in the State of
Vermont. The many popular features peculiar
to the Phoenix Mutual, and the great advantages
it offers to the insuring public-its freedom from
restrictions on travel and occupation-its nom
forfeitable policies it's liberal premium system
- the economy of the manag ment, aud its large
annual dividends, render it the most profitable
Com any to Agents DESTROYS of realizing hand
some competency by their enterprise and cncr-
gy. Apply to G. l.. BABCOCK,
State Agent Phoenix Mutual Life ms. Co.
dG-tf Union Block, Rutland, VT
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-06-09
HE FIGHTS FOR PRINCIPLES ;
Latest from the Plains +!
10 ! THE POOR INDIAN"
WASHINGTON, June 9.

w 0uIiC
The galleries of the House were crowd
ed this morning to witness the visit of
the Chinese embassy. At eleven o'clock
Mr.. Burlingame entered escorted by
Gen. Shenck, and followed by the two
Ministers escorted by Messrs. Banks
and Brooks. The secretaries of legation
followed. The Chinese were gorgeous
ly attired but their silk robes and turn
down hats gave some of them n decided
ly feminine appearance. Speaker Col
fax made neat speech of welcome, to-
which Mr.. Burlingame made an clo-
quent and appropriate reply. The Rep
resentativcs and those Senators who
were present were then introduced, and
the usual Misunderstanding and bowling fol-
lowed
NEW YORK, June 9.
The Hcr0ld prints privatesle of
Judge Chase, in which he says he il
amazed at the torrent of invCctive by
which he is drenched He says he has
not been a partisan for or against i'm
parchment. He says: II shall not
a 1ar d II the great principles for the sue.
cess of which have given my entire
life. | adhere to my old creed of equal
rights, without one jot or title of abate-
mcnt. l shall he glad if the new pro-
fessors Of that creed adhere to it as faith
fully. The real ground of displeasure is
that | have not been partisan for con-
viction. This dcnunciation i am will
ling to bear. They may denounce and
abuse me, and read me out of the party
if they choose; follow my old lights
not the new. What the Developments
of the future may be, know not. Meth
er expect nor deisre to be candidate
for Office again. 1t would crafty me
exceedingly if the Democratic party
would take the grounds which would as
sure the party against old attempts to
subvert the principle of universal suf-
frage, established in eight, and to be
established in all the Southern Consti-
buttons. Then | think the future of the
great cause for which have labored so
long would be secure, and l should not
regret my absence from political labors."
ST. LOUIS, June S.
despatch from Junction City to
Gov. Crawford states that the Chey-
enne Indians had left the reservation,
and were committing depredations and
taking every thing as they went. Adj
vices have also been received from Cot
tOnwood Falls, that some 500 wild Indi-
ans We're on Diamond Creek, driving off
stock and committing other depreda-
TONS About 25 families have came
into Cottonwood Falls for protection.
| Gold, 1881.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-06-09

PATENTs.-Among the patents issued
June I'd We're the following:
Hosea Willard, Nergennes, VT, for
improvement in butter worker.
Reissue to Colby Brothers & Co., Of
Waterbury, Vermont, assignees of Har-
vey Murch, two patents, for improved
mop head. Patented June II, 1858.
Extended seven years,
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-06-09

FAIRFIELD.-Wc are informed that
at the second meeting Of the taX-pay ers
of Fairfield, held on saturday last, to
vote upon accepting the enabling act for
railroad purposes, the vote stood - ma
.jority for accepting il. 1t will be re-
membered that the first trial resulted in
n heavy majority the other way.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-06-09

SECOND NERMoNT.-Thc fourth am
nual reunion of The Second Vermont
Regiment will be held III Burlington on
Monday evening, June I'D. Col. Chas.
IL. Joyce will deliver the address. The
railroads carry for half fare.