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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19
4 UCTION SALE OF Valuable Real

IN Estate in the town of Danvile, Virginia.
ON WEDNESDAY,, 10Th DAY OF MAY
serve, that valuable property known as the
DANVILLE NEW HOTEL ~
an elegant new five story brick building, on Main
street, lot 76l hIl87 feet, built with all the new
modern improvements for q first class hotel and
containing eighty-seven rooms in addition to large
Parlors, Dining Hall, sc.
The location is one of the best in Virginia for
a hotel. ..s
The house opened and well kept would secure
at once from seventy-fve to one hundred good
boarders. '
A great bargain may be had, as it viii certain
ly be sold.
TERMS-One-third Cash. balance in six and
twelve months, with interest," satisfactorily Sc
cured.
Will be sold at the same time and place, the
Store House and Lot adjoining-a valua-
Bile property. For further information, address
JOHN M. JOHNSTON, Esq,
Cashier LIST National Bank,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

A Full BENCH "-And Practical De-
cision. after CAREFUL examination of all
other Machines, fifty persons in this vicinity
have purchased yours. Three of those pur
chasers were Merchant Tailors-who ought to
viously used two threaded machines. I'D. B.
Brooks & Bro. Salem, Mass, to Wilcox &
Gibbs S. NJ Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

Let us strike down, at the ballot box, the
Constitution made by those who seek the des
truction of Virginia! LET us VOTE 1T
DOWN
In referring to Northern carpet-baggers we
wish it distinctly understood we simply design
to embrace in this class those individuals who
have come amongst us for the purpose of push
ing themselves into offices of honor and profit,
and but for which they would be unable to live.
Those gentlemen are cordially welcomed who
come for the purpose of earning an honest live
lihood - Winchester Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

Listen to what those men among the Radical
party, who have some claim to responsibility,
say:
Judge Snead, of Accomac, says, VOTE A
GAINST THE CONSTITUTION.
Dr. Eastman, of Louisa, says, VOTE A
GAINST THE CONSTITUTION.
William L. Owen, Of Halifax, says, VOTE
AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION. ~
Z Edgar Allen, of Prince Edward, says, VOTE
AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION II l91
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

An absolute necessity exists, even yet, that
every white man should register and cote
Whether by accident, or cunning continuance,
this canvass has come, just at time when the
interests Of the farmers require the closest at
tenton to their private affairs which, of course,
must not be neglected
In this instance however, the public and in
dividual interest are the, same. If the State is
given over into the hands of the enemies of the
white race, the private interest of every man in
the community must suffer. It has been very
we'll and truly said, that if this Constitution be-
comes the organic law of the State of Virginia,
it will not be fit for any man to live in You
a0H hare a Constitution ,o}tich a0iW make this
State too hot for any man aoith straight hair
and a plain complexion. 1t UW be literally mi-
vtrsal Negro rule. -
Yes, that is what we will have by the middle
of June, unless this Constitution is rejected,
and with negro rule, an unavoidable conflict of
races. Negro tax assessors, negro sheriffs, ne
gro magistrates, negro constables, placed over
white citizens, must bring about constant causes
Of irritation in countless individual eases, which
must, at last, result in armed conflicts through
out all the counties of Tidewater and Piedmont
Virginia Charlottesville Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19
NcaC Advertisements.
II AIDES, FAIR on Court D.v-The

AIDES FAIR on Court Day La
IL dies of the Presbyterian Church will hold
a Fair in Union Hall, Stanton on
MONDAY, THE 1ST OF JUNE NEXT
and will have great variety of
USEFUL AND FANCY ARTICLES,
which will be offered at reasonable prices Pur-
chasers will receive in every instance the full
value of the price paid. A DINNER, including
all the Injuries of the season. will also be fur
nlshed The patronage of gentlemen from the
country attending Court, Us well of citizens of
the town, is solicited mayl2-tf
NHAMPION, WHEAT CLEANER
" We are agents for the above celebrated Smut
machines, a sample of which will be in our house
in few days. Mill owners and millers are re-
quested to call and examine it. and also samples
Of wheat passed through the machine -.
Q 1t has proved itself the most perfect machine
for saring, cleaning, and separating grain ever
invented. aow WOODS g. GILKESON.
T. would respectfully inform my friends and
acquaintance of Staunton and the surroun-
ding country, that I have associated myself with
G. A. Heller, where can be found at all times
- r. r. NELSON,
with c. A. Heller corner Main and Augusta sts
A. NJ Bruce's old stand
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19
VERY FINE ESTATE FOR SAFE

Y The subscribers acting under a 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
Porterfed tract.
This tract contains about $50 acres, one half
of which is equal in fertility and beauty to any
land in Augusta county, and the residuel lies well
and is quite productive.
If not sold privately before the 5th day of Au-
gust, it will, on that day, be offered at public
auction, on accommodating terms.
JOIN AdET- B i, B =, sPWAEr' Trustees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

IMPORTANT DECISION OF THE COURT OF APP
PEALs.-The Supreme Court Of Appeals Of Vir-
GINA, on Friday and Saturday 18th and sth)
decided two cases involving principles of great
public interest. In behring's administrator Us.
Rucker the court held that obligations due in
Confederate currency should be committed at
their value on the day of the maturity of the
obligation, Judges Rives and Joynes concur
ring Judge Moncure dissenting, held that
the Communication should take place on the day
the debt was contracted
In the case of George J. Gardiner ct ais. u.s.
The Farmers Bank of Virginia, and Robinson
and Goddin, trustees of the bank, the Supreme
Court affirmed the decision of Judge Meredith,
of the Circuit Court of Richmond, which was
that depositors were entitled to share in the dis
tribution of the assets of the bank in proportion
to the amount of their respective credits as de,
positors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

VOTE AGAINST the Constitution because
It forces negro equality in the MILITIA in the
JURY BOX, in HOTELS, on RAILROADS,
and in CHURCHES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

Do you wish to see your State plundered,
your taxes increased, your substance squan-
dered, and to feel the iron hand of negro oil
garchy? If not, grid up your loins and vote to
the last man against the Constitution. Every
ballot cast against the Constitution will be a
vote for peace, every one SUPPRESSED by apathy
or cowardice will be vote for war of races
Wnrreat0n Sentinel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

INTENSIVE SALE az WAGONS.

IL Harness, Mcclellan Saddles, &C., at Staun-
ton, Va.-Intending to close our business at this
place, we will sell without reserve commencing
Wednesday. May 10Th, 1868. and continue from
day to day until all is sold rs army wagons, com
plcte; $50 sets harness. lead and Wheel 200 Me-
Clellan Saddles, 500 head-halters fifth chains,
stretchers, &c.
Also large and well selected stock of new
work, consisting of buggy and wagon harness.
saddles, brides collars, whips, currycombs ban.
kets, brushes, sc.
The attention of wholesale and retail buyers is
especially called to this four LAST sale at this
point, as we are determined to sell out
PECK & CUSHING, WYNN & co.
Auctioneers. t'.fs
apS-tds indicator, Lex Gazette and Rock
Register cow and send bills to this Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

TTORSE RAKES.-We think we are pre-
I'LL pared to sell this season as good, If not the
best Stee-Tooth Wheel Horse Rake in the mar
ket The teeth are Independent of each other;
hence stones stumps, &c. are no impeachment to
its perfect work. 1t has double acting lever
and boy IL years of age can operate it. Call
and see sample.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19
When Will the Election Take Place?

Whilst we are not authorized to state what
no one in this city knows when the election
between the ratification and the rejection of the
Constitution will take place. our information
leads us to believe that it will be within the
next sixty days.
A word to the wise is sufficient. Let the
white men be active and vigiant. Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

NNTN. III. FOWLE, Jr. & CO.,
w Qate Fowle s. Armistead, }
FORWARDING, AND
Commission Merchants,
Also Dealers in
LUMP AND GROUND PLASTER,
43 Union St.. and Is South Wharves,
n ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
&s- Pure fine Ground Windsor Plaster always
on hand and for sale at market rates.
jan 21-t nov26
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

The Lynchburg Republican thus Classics
those who can take the on-clad test oath:
1st Strangers and adventures from the
North, carpet bags in hand, having no sympathy
with our people, no knowledge OF their wants,
and no permanent interest in the welfare OF our
State Next, the scallaUag--alway OF mean
extraction and low eputatlon-generaliy OF
rebel observation-disclosures invariably malg-
nant and contemplate. And, lastly, the ire
pressibe Ethiopian, of whom it IS sufficient to
say, that even the Yankees Of Michigan, Ohio
and Kansas refuse him the right to cote.
The Republican adds: All the bayonets in
the world will never prop up system which
rests upon ignorance and fraud as its supports
and which ostracizes intelligence and honor
Even the negroes, credulous as they are. are
learning to distrust the carpet baggers and So
called white natives who have so long deceived
and betrayed them, and the judgment OF our
military commander confirms the deep stigma
of infamy which they wear on their fronts like
the mark of Cain.
The Lynchburg Republican says: Every
man whe has not registered must register when
the books are re opened every man entitled to
vote must vote; every one who cannot vote
must work zealously for the cause; and every
one who has money must contribute something
to the task before us. They must be no falter
ing in this matter The honor and prosperity
of the State, and the very life and salvation Of
our people are involved In the struggle and
depend on the result.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-A:

Executor OF Jacob Run, dec d, am author
lied to sell, privately or publicly the tract of
land on which said Ruff formerly resided
This tract contains. by recent survey made by.
j. Hotchkiss, Esq, 344 acres. about229 acres of
which are cleared and the residue heavily tim
bered.
The improvements consist of large brick
dwelling house and an excellent barn and out
buildings. There is also asecond dwelling house
on the farm.
The land is of good quality, well adapted to
grain and grass, with several fine springs and
running streams in various parts of it, and extern
sive and valuable meadows, and two orchards of
choice fruit on it
This farm is situated about 10 miles West of
Staunton, and abont mile North of the Parkers-
burg road, adjoining the Gardner-mill property,
and within two or three miles of Swoopes Depot.
1t can be conveniently divided into two good
farms.
l now offer it for sale privately, and if not sold
before August it will then be offered at public
auction on Thursday, the 18th day of August
next.
Terms accommodating
ALEX m TT STUART Executor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

va The circulation of the Spectator IS about
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.
rs The Spectator having about as many SUP
scribers as both of the other papers published IN
this place, it is to the interest of persons to ad
vertse in the Spectator and it's the d'tty OF those
per which has the largest circulation. It be-
comes the duty of agents, commissioners, admin,
istrators, executors, and all who are entrusted
with the interests of others to advertise IN the
SPECTA TOR, as it has a mach larger clrcula-
ton than any other paper published here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19
GALE OF BILLIARD TABLES.-B

GALE OF BILLIARD TABLES.-By
y direction of B. Christian, counsel for c. L.
Peyton in a matter of controversy between B. T.
Bagby, and said G.. L. Peyton, we will sell at our
auction room on SATURDAY, May Both, at IL
o'clock, a. M, two PHELAN TABLES AND
FIXTURES. TERMs-One-third in 10 days
residue in 3 and months from SALE
PECK & GUSHING, Auctioneers.
may12-tds Rock. Reg. and Lex. Gazette copy
and send bill to this office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

~ L. Peyton s. Co, late of the Virginia Ho-
tel, are in my hands for Immediate settlement.
Persons having claims against the hotel will pre-
sent them properly authenticated. Persons in
debted to the hotel will be expected to settle up
at once, as | have no authority to indulge any
one. Bully AK CHRlSIIAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19
WOODS s. GILKESON.
1TyHE KIRBY REAPER.-We have lust

received the agency for the above Reaper
A sample machine can be seen at our ware house
We are willing to test the Kirby with any
Reaper now in use, and as the General Agent re-
marked, we ''preter to sell 1T IN the field"
Call and see the Kirby, as it will cost nothing
TO look at IL WOODS e, GII.K ES0N
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19

HARDWARE have just received a
Ill complete stock of Hardware, Cutlery, &C.,
embracing every needful article for the Farmer,
Builder and Housekeeper, which we will be
any house in the valley. Give us a CALL
NAV 10 WOODS & GILKESON.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-23
NATIONAL DEBTS.
We owe now 8, ,5O8, 155. 16O.

We owe now $2, ,508, 155, 160.
 England, with smaller population and poorer country, owes $4, ,OO3, 794, ,245
 France owes $2, ,240, OPS, ,99O; her debt has increased one hundred and thirty per cent. in thirteen years, and increases yearly while the population remains almost sta tionary,
 Italy owes $1, ,O91, ,915, $40, and her debt has increased in six years one hundred and fifty eight per cent.
 Prussia owes $S245, 766, 5O3; and has lately spent much more than her income.
 Spain, with less than half our popula- tlon, and not twentieth part of our wealth or productive power, owes $819,- 887,36O
 If it is instructive and encouraging to notice that our debt is not so large per head as that of some less prosperous nations, and not larger than that of some others as Mir. Wells from whom we quote the above figures, evidently means us to think it will occur to thoughtful people to ask why this being the case we are to be bur dened with a tax system, external and in ternal, so much more cumberous than those of two nations like England and France?
 We have no such enormous expenditures as either; with us even now only one and half men in every thousand are removed from productive industry for military ser vice, while Great Britain must sacrifice 4.6 men in every thousand; France 1O.1; Italy, lO.2; Austria, 8.5; North Germany 13.2; Spain, 143, and Belgium 15.4. Our civil government costs far less; nor have we need of formidable preparations and costly pre- cautions against enemies, for no one dares attack us.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-23
LATE EX-GOVERNOR ELLSWORTH.

We have already announced the death, ct his late residence in Hartford, on Jan. 15, of the Hon. Wm. W. Ellsworth, in the 77th year of his age. He was the son ot Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth of the Su. preme Court of the United States, was born at Windsor, Conn, where his father resid- ed, and was twin son with the late Hon. Henry l.. Ellsworth, formerly the Commis- sioner of Patents at Washington, D. c. He graduated at Yale College in 1910, being a class-mate with Rev. Dr. E. T. Fitch, Prof. .. A. Goodrich, Augustus l.. Hillhouse, Esq, $. F. B. Morse, Esq, and others of considerable note. After studying law at Lltchield, he commenced his profession in Hartford, where he always resided. He soon gained the reputation of thorough and conscientious lawyer. His practice was large, and his character high. In due time he was called to fill various public sta tions, having been member of the House of Representatives in Congress, Governor of the State of Connecticut, and Judge of the Superior Court of the State. Each of these and like positions, he filled with much credit to himself and much benefit to the public.
 Judge Ellsworth was man of earnest religious sympathies. When member of Congress he was one of the few Christian men who maintained the Congressional Prayer Meeting. He was always found on the side of every good undertaking, and had a heart of large benevolence for the suffer- ing and the oppressed. He early espoused the cause of the colored race, and was known as an Abolitionist when it was re- garded as somewhat of @ reproach to be one. Early in his residence in Hartford he became @ member of the Center Church in that city, and for many years before his death he was one of the deacons of that church.
 He married Emily, eldest daughter of Dr. Noah Webster, who died several years ago. He leaves three children, one of whom is a physician in Hartford, Dr. P. W. Ellsworth; another, Oliver, is bookseller in Boston; and third is the wife of Wald- do Hutchins, Esq, of New York city. He was great and good man, and his memo " will be cherished as such by those who knew him.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-23
UNITED STATES HOTEL
 FITrurYry rora,

Itake pleasure in informing my old friends and patrons of the "Mansion House." and the public generally that have purchased refit cd and refurnished the United States Hotel and that it is now open for the accommodation of Guests. Every care will be taken to make the stay of regular and transient boarders pleasant and agreeable Connected with the Hotel is well appointed Livery Stable.
 : 36-em. s.i F FRANCIS M. HALE
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-23
WHOLE NO. 2277.
THE CONDITION OF THE FREED
 MEN.
REPORT OF TOUR OF RESTRICTION THROUGH SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA AND MISSISSIPPI

WASHINGTON, Jan 8.-Gen Howard. Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau.
 has received report from Brevet Brig. Gen. T. D. Sewell, Acting Assistant h.
 spector General, dated Holly Springs,
 Miss, Dec. 29, and giving a statement of Q late tour of inspection through the States of South Carolina, Georgia, and Missis- sippi. In regard to matters in Georgia, Gen. Sewell, states that they are generally in satisfactory condition. In the upper counties the freedmen are doing we'll, but the reports from the lower coun- tles of the Southern part of the State indicate that there is some law lessness among them, resulting from the unsettled condition of affairs in that part of the State. The planters are unable to pay their hands. This produces discontent, and no doubt in many instances the freed men have sought remedy for supposed wrongs in acts of violence, but this has prevailed to no great extent, and Gen. SeWeil had learned of no serious outbreak. The complaints are that the negroes plum der, and, in some instances, seize the crops fc- their wages. Gen. Lewis was to leave Atlanta for that part of the State on the 3Oth ult., to personally investigate the complaints, and lnaugurate measures to prevent their recurrence. Gen. Sewell al- so writes: At present there is little or no destltutlon in that State, and no need of aid except to hospitals and asylumns. The Superintendent of Schools is prosecuting the work vigorously, and with most practi- cal results. Gen Sewell has had an inter- view with Gen. Ord in relation to matters Ill Mississippi, as also with citizens and persons from different parts of the State he expresses some difference of opinion with Gen. Ord as to there being much cause for apprehension of serious trouble there, and states that there are in his office many let ters and papers from different parts of the state, purporting to give the condition of affairs as they exist, but they are merely the statements of persons as to what they fear may take place, and personal appeals for aid from indigent white people; also, petitions from planters and factors for his interference to protect them against the frauds of each other Considerable appre- hension is manifested of negro insurrec- tion. It is said that there are organiza tions for that purpose, but Gen. Sewen had discovered no evidences of such. He thinks that during the Winter there will be con- siderable Restitution along the river coun- ties, and aid from the Government may be required to prevent suffering.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-23

The Rev. Leonard ". Bacon, of Will iamsburg, N. Y., read before the New Ha- ven Colony Historical society on Monday evening last paper commemorative of the "Llfe and Services of the late Rear Admir- al Andrew H. Foote.' --'AA Charles Fl. Hawley was found dead in his bed, at Collinsville, on Monday of last week. He had been using chloroform for tooth ache and it is supposed that caused his death.
 The owners of the lands wanted for the navy yard site at New London, ask $33, 300 for their property, and the appraising con- mittee has just offered $1O, $40. This leaves a heavy difference to split.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-23

HE BOSTON, HARTFORD AND ERIE.-In the morning article of the Boston Adver1i- ser for Sunday, we read
 We are enabled this morning to give more in detail the facts in regard to the uncompleted portions of the road. We learn that the contract for building the road from Mechanicsville to Willimantic. about 26 miles, is In the responsible hands of MT. N. c. Munson, who is prosecuting 1t with great vigor. Between Mechanics vile and Putnam, little less than two miles, he has working force of one hun dred and twenty-five men, and expects to have 1t entirely completed in February. This connection will bring in the impor- tant business of Putnam, Q large manufac- turing town. At Putnam, heavy bridoe requiring about 5000 perch of stone. is to be built, and the contractors are making active preparations and will be all ready to put 1t up when the season opens.
 On the line between Putnam and Willi- mantle, 700 men are now at work, and the force will be increased daily, probably reaching 1000 during the month, and still more as the season advances. This por- | tion of the road will be completed by June 1, 1869, and will form connecting link which will give uninterrupted communica- tioE on the Boston, Hartford and Erie Road, between Boston and Waterbury, Conn.,, 8 point but seventy-fve miles from Fishkill, the western terminus of the road. The road between Waterbury and FishkiI is also under contract, and preparations are making to prosecute it with vigor. When completed, the Boston, Hartford Erie cor poration will have a road connecting at the foot of Summer street in Boston, thence through Blackstone, Thompson, Putnam, Willimantic, also from Thompson to South. bridge; also, line from Brookline. Woon. socket, Pascoag, Putnam, Willimantic and Middletown, to New Haven-in all 4o5 miles of road, 235 miles of which are I 1a nj. ready constructed. The character of the country through which this road runs, com would seem to insure large and profitable local business. while its important connec- tlon with the New York and Erie. must se. cure an amount of through traffic of no mean proportions.