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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
Arms for the 'LOyal."

The late military bill, intended to place an
untold number of repeating rifles in the hands
of only the loyal citizens of the South, is
we'll calculated, says the Norfolk Nrginiam, to
disturb ones equanimity, even though passed
over for the present.
But although it has been postponed, we can
not disguise the fact that our government is in
the hands of wicked, unprincpled, and de-
signing politicians, whose object is power, and
who will not shrink from any means necessary
to accomplish their fell designs.
Sumner, Stevens, Butler. and others, from
the moment of their entry into the councils of
the nation, have superseded the people; their
every gesture is a command, and each move
ment coup d'etat. They have placed them
selves above two branches of the government,
and the people now feel themselves confronted
by power which menaces their freedom
But our hope is, that the white men of the
North, who according to the instincts of nature,
ought to be our friends, will not look with in
difference on our present situation, in which
their own immediate interests are involved
The missile which strikes down the South, will
on its rebound, pierce the heart of the North.
Our friends at the North must see, do see,
the design of this Infamous BILL which we con-
slider an insult to their understanding as we'll as
threat to their liberties
The bill goes over, as we have before said,
and in the interval we should protest as one
man from the Potomac to the Rio Grande a.
galnst Its lniquities Do not delude yourselves
with the false belief that the scheme is dead.
For the present it is only frozen adder. The
re-assembling of Congress will warm it into life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

Let it always be remembered that the infa-
nous Reconstruction bill for the three tabooed
Southern States, and the no less Infamous
''Arming" bill, failed, not because the Radical
leaders in Congress did not wish and endeavor
to pass them. The electoral college bill to pre-
vent these States from voting in the next Pres
idential election, they passed over the Presi
dents Veto, several days ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.-As ad-


4 DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.-As ad-
TUESDAY, nth OF Il lug UST
at the residence Of the deceased, near Barter
brook, the personal property of which said Nc
26 head of fat Cattle - young Cattle, 10 good
Mich Cous, Work. Horses, 2 Colts,
"a head of fat Sheep. II good
Hogs, 4>horse Hagon
and Gear
| family Carriage and Harness, about 200 bus
Wheat, quantity of Oats, Farming
Implements, and other articles.
TERMS OF SALE:
All sums under $50, cash. For sums over that
amount negotiable notes, we'll endorsed, at four
" ' ALEX. II. II. STUART, Admir-
with the will annexed of j. McComb. decd.
aug4-N
Il Mr.. GEO. PLUME having made arrange
ments with the propretors of the celebrated
Warm Springs to conduct class in the above
art, he would most respectfully inform the citi-'
zens of Staunton and elsewhere, that he will COM
mence to give instructions for the benefit of the
guests of the Warm Springs Hotel, on Saturday,
the LIST day of August, 1868.
The Warm is patronized by the elite of the
country and is the most pleasant resort for those
seeking health OF pleasure in the mountains of
Virginia. The Baths are second to none on this
continent. Messrs. Darnell s. Rivercomb spare
no pains or expense to please the guests OF this
celebrated watering place. Their table is sup
piled with the best that the markets of the North
and South can furnish. Hoping to see, in few
days, my old.patrons and friends at these renown-
ed Springs am, yours, &C.,
aug4-1t GEO. PLUME.
Daugh's Raw Bone Phosphate
I'D There are many Fertilizers offered to the
public and while some are of but little value,
there are others that act quickly and well, but
are soon exhausted.
The farmer should aim to get the one which is
the most reliable and permanent in its effects,
and therefore the best and cheapest, which is
BAUGHS. Wherever tried with Guano it has
proven selfsuperior
For sale at factory price adding freight only,
by GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

MONEY IN THE TREASURY Governor Wells
on the 9th ult., paid into the treasury of the
State Sc, l2S, which he got at Washington on
account of Virginia's claim for equipments
furnished Union soldiers prior to the division of
the State. He expects ultimately to get $685.
0ll mora
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
The Radical attempt to rekindle war.

The Radicals feeling that they must be every
where beaten at the polls, intend, fpossible, to
stir up new civil war at the South, and thus
prevent an election York World
There can be no doubt that the policy so
successfully tried before of firing the North
ern heart is the policy once more determined
upon The Radicals would clap their hands
joyfully over general riot in the South, and to
this end are endeavoring to foment strife be-
tween the white and black races. Such col
lisioDs would be heralded as the revival of re-
bellion and secession, and would furnish the
capital so much needed in the conduct of the
Radical campaign. The peace and good order
that have prevailed in the Southern States un-
der all the circumstances of provocation and
irritation under which they have been kept
have disappointed and alarmed the Radicals:
They want to see the public peace broken and
are determined that it shall not be the fault of
Congress if it is not violated. The bill that
lately passed the Senate for arming the South
ern negroes was passed with this view. The bill
that passed the House for degrading the mill
tary commanders and the provisional governors
into cyphers and making the convention mob
the ruling power in Virginia, Mississippi and
Texas, looked to the Same eud. -Riclmond
Win
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

TAX ON SPIRITS. commissioner of in
ternal revenue has given notice by telegraph to
collectors that spirits may be Withdrawn from
four dollars per barrel of forty gallons, equal to
sixty cents proof gallon. All distilleries must
be closed until the distillcrs have given new
bonds and complied with the recently passed
law in all other particulars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

The National Intelligencer impeaches the
Fortieth Congress before the people, and emu
merates its charges, specifically, concluding with
the general accusation that lit has spent the
session in organizing rebellion, in planning civil
violence, in perfecting plot for precipitating
the country into universal tumult, distraction,
and war, to save themselves from impending
retribution for their crimes"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04


i SMITHS.-By virtue of deed of trustee,
executed by VIM. Dunlap and wife, on the 26th
of June, 1860, recorded in the Clerks Office Of
stituted trustee, will proceed upon the premises
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER THE 5 TIL, 1863
to sell certain tract of land containing about
seven (7) acres, lying on the north side of the
village of West View in Augusta county. This
property has upon it good log dwelling house
containing from to rooms, a kitchen and all
necessary ut-houses and a stable. Also first
garden and an orchard.
This is fine stand for a blacksmith with we'll
established business of many years standing.
TERMS OF sALE-One-fourth in hand and bal
ance in six twelve, eighteen and twenty-four
months with interest from date. Bonds with good
security will be required for the deferred pay
ments and q lien on the property.
Sale to commence at IL O. clock.
III. NJ. BELL, Trustee
PECK & Cushing Auctoneers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

Mr.. VOORHEES, has accepted the nomination
for Congress- from his district in Indiana, and
will make an active canvass. We hope he may
do good and successful work, not only in his
own district but in influencing his whole State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
For the Spectator.

The tinkling of distant COW bell at nights,
| admit, rather agreeable sound having the
same soothing influence as the hum of bees,
the ripping Of stream Of water, or the MUIR
muir of gentle breeze But when the bells
come under your chamber window of warm
Summer night, when you must keep the sash
raised or sufOcate in your bed, the sound be-
comes horrid din, cause of exquisite suffer
ing almost equal to the torments described in
Dante's Inferno. |, unfortunately, live in a
portion OF the town much frequented by COWS,
the short grass about my house attracting the
animals to the spot; and very often it happens
that just as | am composing myself to sleep,
the ttnttnnd6utum strikes up at my very ears.
One particular COW is the torment of my life.
She is a large white animal, and wears harsh
jlngllng bell-perhaps the owner, who is I'M
known to me, will recognize his property
Night after night she comes under my window,
and there she stands, tossing her head and
ringing her bell, till | sometimes imagine my
self the victim Of calithumpian serenade by
some malicious imp. Another COW wears a
bell which sounds very much like those rung
by our town criers when they 60 about the
When this bell begins, Involuntary listen to
hear human voice sing out: 20 yes, ladies
and gentlemen !" but the weary monotony is
unrelieved by even that interlude.
l profess great affection for COWS, and would
not unnecessarily hurt hair of ones head !;
but nevertheless [ have been constrained re-
peatedly to load down my window sill with
stones for driving off the intruders. have
sometimes even rushed into the street and
chased the animals around a square or two ho-
ping they would take refuge under the win
dows of their masters and treat them to little
of their peculiar music. Nothing but my SYM
pathy for the poor animals has prevented me
from sending them home with hides we'll pep
pered with squirrel shot, or possibly minus an
eye.
Forbearance is rapidly ceasing to be a virtue
with me- shall soon do something desperate,
if the nuisance is not stopped Let me first,
however, appeal to the owners of the bells-do
take them off will thank you, and the cows
also will no doubt feel grateful. If you are
deaf to my appeal, shall inquire if there be
no law of the Commonwealth, no ordinance Of
the Corporation, for abating such annoyances.
All these efforts for relief failing, shall turn
Radical and apply to the Freedmans Bureau
for ukase adapted to the emergency. Then
look out for your COWS. X.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
GALE OF No. 1 LAND
y and Personal Property.

~ anu ferSOnaX properly.
AS executors of Daniel Wilson, decd we will
sell at public sale, on the premises, on Wednes-
day, the 5th day of August next, that most desir-
able tract of land left by the decedent and known
as the ''home farm containing about 1872 acres
on the Parkersburg road, seven miles from Staun-
ton and two from Swope's Depot The soil is ofsu-
perior quality, in high state of cultivation, pro-
ducing all kinds of grains and grasses, is we'll
watered and has first rate meadow. The i'm
provements are commodious brick mansion,
large barn, double stables, spacious crib and
other out buildings 1t is convenient to Churches
Schools and market, and take it altogether the
estate is not equalled by any in the county; also
6 head work horses, 2 colts, II good mich cows,
l Durham bull, II head fine two year old cattle,
a lot of yearlings and lot of Spring calves, "a
hogs, IS head of sheep, II lambs, Mccormick
reaper, large collection of farming implements,
wagons sc. Near 1000 bushels of wheat, quanti-
ty of oats and rye, corn in the ground and hay.
Household and kitchen furniture of every kind
Terms made known on day of SALE
H. II. HAMILTON,
w. d. HANGER, HAr 9
ia30-tS DANIET Wilson dap'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

HELLS' Celebrated Fertilizers:
"A RAW BONE PHOSPHATE,
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
PURE BONE DUST,
For sale by P. B. HOGE s. BRO.
These celebrated Fertilizers have given gener-
al satisfaction to all who have used them.
We refer to VIM. B. Cochran, Simpson +.
Taylor John Christian, j. w. Crawford, David
Speck, and James RI. Grove, who have used
them. aug4-tf
VIVO CONTRACTORS.-T undersigned
i are authorized to let the contract for making
the TROTTING COURSE and other roads at
the Augusta County Fair Grounds.
The plans are in the hands of Capt Jed Hotch-
kiss and we are anxious to get to work without
delay. JNO. B. BALDWIN,
w. A. BURKE,
E. w. BAYLY,
aug4-3t Committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
Ne1U Advertisements.


C. A. RICHARDSON. G. C. WHEAT.
RIcHARDsoN & WHEAT
Dealers in Groceries
AND ALL KINDS OF
COUNTRY PRODUCE-FLOUR, GRAIN,
SEEDS, BACON, LARD,
BUTTER, EGGS,
&C., &C.,
Corner of MAIN and AUGUSTA streets,
STAUNTON, VA,
keep constantly on hand fine stock of
Family and Staple Groceries,
also pay the
HIGHEST CASH PRICES FOR FLOUR,
GRAIN & PRODUCE GENERALLY.
rs Farmers will do we'll to call and see US
before SELLING their produce or BUYING
their stock of Groceries. Give us call on the
Corner Of Main and augusta Streets.
au4-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

Congress has passed resolutions of sympathy
with ''the suffering people of Crete" The Ma
tional Intelligency says 'The men who stand
up and pirate over the wrongs Of Crete are those
who vote deliberately to subject the virtue, in
telligence, education, and refinement of ten
millions of white men, women, and children to
the brutal passions, vicious propensities, and
debased ignorance of three millions of blacks,
just emerged from slavery"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

The Charleston Meycuy says ofC. C. Bowen,
who has just been admitted to seat in Con-
gress, that "a murderer, forger, liar, and a
gambler, he admirably represents the brutal
negro government now in possession of South
Carolina
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

II. d. i.
Quart. LILLEY e. CO.,
Real Estate Agents,
STANTON, VA,
Offer their services for the sale of Real Estate of
every description, in all parts of Virginia, espe-
cially in the Valley and Piedmont Districts.
We wish only the control of such lands as
owners are really desiroDs of selling at fair pri
ces.
Va We make no charge for advertising or
showing lands unless sale be effected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

The Boston Courier thus commences lead
ing editorial: eve are fully convinced that
Horatio Seymour is to be the next President of
the United States.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

THE CoLoRED DEMOCRATS. prominent
feature in the Democratic Ward Club procession
on Friday night, was the presence ofover three
hundred colored Democrats. We are glad to
note this, as it is an indication of the return of
reason. The colored people, we think, begin
TO realize that their true interests lie with those
of the white people of the State Charleston
Carrier
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

Stafford county boasts of an eight year old
child which weighs one hundred and thirty six
pounds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

1t is reported that Butler wants to join the
Democracy to steal the silver lining of the cloud
in the political sky.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

The Radical Congressional Committee are
sending round to the Post Masters in Virginia
circulars applying for contributions of money to
carry on the Radical Campaign. They make
regular assessments" according to salary, in
PRODUCING in our midst the most corrupt and
corruptng practices Of electioneering politicians
at the North
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
VERY FINE Estate FOR SALE

Y The subscribers, acting under deed execu-
ted by b. Davis and wife, offer for sale that large
and desirable tract of land known as the
TURK PLACE"
1t lies on both sides of the South River, about
five miles below Waynesboro and adjoins the old
Porterfeld tract.
This tract contains about $40 acres, one half
of which is equal in fertility and beauty to any
land in Augusta county, and the residue lies well
and is quite productive.
If not sold privately before the 9Th day of Au-
gust, it will, on that day, be offered at public
auction, on accommodating terms.
ALEX. II. Il. STUART, Trustoo.
JOHN B. BALDWIN, 1rustees'
ap28-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

DY VIRTUE of decree of the Circuit
Id Court of Augusta county, rendered on the
18th day of February, 1867, in the case of Dona-
ghe's trustee u.s. Donaghe and ais, will proceed
upon the premises, on
FRIDAY THE 4TH DAY OF SEPT.
next, to sell at public auction, to the highest bid
der very valuable tract of land lying the
east side Of junction Valley Turnpike, 81 miles
from Staunton,. containing about $40 acres,
being that portion of the lands devised by Jo-
seph Smith, deceased, to Virginia Donaghe,
known as 1.-THE Scott place." The land is of ex-
cellent quality about two-thirds cleared and one
third in very valuable timber. The improve
ments consist of barn and small sized dwelling
house. There is at the house very fine spring.
This land is we'll worthy the attention of per-
sons who wish to purchase a valuable and i'm
provable farm.
TERMS OF sALE-One-fourth in six months
from the day of sale, and the balance in one, two
and three years from the day of sale, bearing in
terest from the date of the confirmation of the
sale. Bonds with good personal security will be
required and the title retained as ultimate secu-
rity Possession given as soon as the sale is con-
firmed.
Sale to commence at II o'clock, A. NJ.
B. B. DONAGHE, Comm'r.
PECK & CUSHING AuctiOneers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

1t is thought that the recent exhibition"
in Congress, towards the white people in the
Southern States, twill arouse the indignation
of the masses of the people in the Northern
States" and make them more earnest than ever
in endeavoring to effect the political overthrow
of the leaders of the Radical party. We hope
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

The office of the Petersburg Index was DIES
troyed by fire short time since, as we noticed
at the time. The Index has risen, like the
Phoenix, from its ashes We greet its reap
pearance with pleasure. 1t is an able and
spirited journal, and we prize it highly as an
exchange. It has our best wishes for its sue
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

Orville Grant, brother of the General lives
in Chicago, and has just given 81 900 to Sey-
mour and Blair club
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

The Philadelphia Herald says: AS refresh
ing bit of information in this heated term we
take great pleasure in stating the fact that in a
single precinct, in one of the upper wards of
the city, one hundred German citizens, who
have hitherto voted the Radical ticket, have
declared their intention to support Seymour
and Blair
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

Three Associate Justices of the Supreme
Court of South Carolina were elected lately,
extreme Radicals all, one young man who has
had but two years practice at the bar The
legal fraternity of the State is naturally dis
heartened and disguised.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

There are apparently, says the Alexandria
Gazette, favorable indications of considerable
changes in the North and West in public opin-
ion, concerning the Presidential election 1t is
confidently said that numbers of Germans who
have heretofore voted the Radical ticket will
now support Seymour The feeling of the
Israelites against Gen. Grant has not abated.
Amongst 1rishmen, the opposition to the Radi-
Gals increases. The names of gentlemen who
have been Radicals in Illinois, Indiana, New
York, and other States are given who will now
support the Conservative nominees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

INDIANA-Senator Hendricks, Democratic
nominee for Governor, expresses the greatest
confidence that Indiana will give an overwhem-
ing majority for Seymour and Blair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

MRS. TIPPING will reopen her school
lyl for pupils of both sexes, on Tuesday, the
lst Of September next. With increased facilities
and all necessary assistance, she hopes to give
entire satisfaction. au4E2t#
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

Holden, the Radical Governor of North Car
DINA, has appointed a negro Mayor of the
town of Hillsboro, which is celebrated through
out that State as the seat of a polished and
highly cultivated society, at the head of which
stands Governor Graham.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

FRLDAY, AUG UST 14TH, 1868,
the remainder of that valuable land belonging
to the Mowry heirs, containing about 275 acres
of excellent land, lying within three miles of
Staunton.. Most of it is heavily timbered. 1t
will be sold as a whole or divided as may be
thought best on the day of sale. Proposals for
sale privately will be received by us at our auc-
ton room, where plat of the land can be seen
until day of sale. Terms at sale.
e..al.. PECK s. CUSHING,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

The Board Of visitors of the Virginia Military
Institute, in that portion of their report which
relates to the physical survey, and geographical
map of Virginia, say that the acceptance of
Commodore M. f. Maury, of the chair of
Physical Sciences in the Institute, enables the
Board to resume and to put into effective opera
ton this important State work, which has for
nearly twenty years engaged the earnest atten-
ton and cooperation of the Board.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

A land suit lately instituted in Harrison coun-
ty, Texas, by the heirs of General Albert Sidney
Johnston, for thirty leagues of valuable land in
that country, has resulted in a verdict in their
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

Mr.. Hamilton, of Florida, introduced in the
House of Representatives, resolution for a
new impeachment of the President, which was
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

A despatch from Chicago says, Mr.. Pendle-
ton has been invited by the Democratic State
Committee to stump Illinois. 1t is reported
that he has accepted the invitation and will
make his first speech about the middle of Au-
gust at Snringfeld