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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
Removing Disabilities,

The Dispatch says that any man can be re
heved of all disabilities in little while who will
pledge himself to give his Influence and vote
to curtailing the rights of his aohite Jelloao-ci
zens and to charging and multiplying those Of
the blacks. Indeed, had the people Of the
South, Immediately after the war, Joined the
Radical party, negroes would not have been
made voters. This was apparent at the time
but the Southern whites were not made of such
stuff as that
1t is not surprising that there should be some
who are ready to sell themselves for Office
When the greed for that seizes man it gnaws
like the undying worm and men will sell peace,
honor, kin, family, and even country to appease
it 1t is glory of the South that SO few have
thus bartered the most precious jewels in this
world for thing so base
There are no truer people in Gods world
than the Southern to all their pledges and
promises The country can boast of none more
faithful to the Constitution and laws. But to
gain that peace that order, that personal liberty
and rights, which are denied them, they will not
sell themselves.
1t is for such as would continue the prostra-
ton Of these people-for such as would shave
down the rights of Southern white men and
transfer the ruling power to ignorant negroes
and depraved interloping whites-to pay the
price exacted by the Congressional Algerines for
ransom. Such men may take their way-veriy
they have their reward
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
Constitution Defeated.

Arkansas and Alabama have defeated the
Constitutions submitted by their Mongrel Con
ventions-the former by voting, and the latter
by abstaining from voting. After Alabama de-
feated the Constitution proposed for that State
BY not voting, Congress changed the law so as
to prevent any other State from doing so in the
same way-it being palpable that by asbtalnlng
from voting nearly every State in the South
could certainly defeat the Radical scheme to
place the Southern States under Radical rule
and negro domination, if the law should be al
lowed to remain as it was before the election
occurred in Alabama. Before the law was
changed, we advised the policy of not voting
upon the question of the ratification ofthe Con
stitution, and the result in Alabama furnishes
evidence conclusive that we were right. Upon
the question of calling the Convention in this
State, we urged the voters, from the beginning,
persistently and earnestly, to register and cote
against the Contention. Ifsome of the journals
of the State had not advised differently, the
Convention, which now disgraces our State
would never have had an existence. 1t is graft
flying to us to know that the course of this jour
nal has been right upon this question all the
time
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
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Especial TELEGRAM TO sPEcTAToR.]
At IL o'clock last night, we received the follow
ing special telegram
WASHINGTON CITY, March 3Oth 1868.
Editors Spectator:
The Alabama bill, as amended, has passed the
Rump House. The third section of it, which
Rhetorical Bingham opposed so strenuously as
taking away the power of ever amending the
Constitution of the State and entirely at variance
with the spirit of the Federal Constitution, was
stricken out, and Bingham's amendment thereto
rejected. He. also, opposed Old Mortality que
vens' Observation-Disclosures in my letter-as 1t
gave the right to children aud women to vote
Stevens' amendment was rejected. The substl-
tute offered by Spaulding, which is nothing more
nor less than Stewards Senate bill, was then pass
ed by strict party vote-ayes, luz; noes 70
Butler the Beast delivered harangue before
the Tmpeachment Court. The diatribe consisted
of a repetition of other Impeachment trials wnere
Interested parties sat in judgment In cases. Inns
il intended as a salve for Senator'S consclences,
who have expressed an opinion IN the case' Vi
were prejudced against the President
Spoons was three hours delivering printed trash
After having read two hours. Wilson, percelvIng
everybody getting tired of Butlerism, moved
recess-unanimously agreed to; Inc last nour
which consisted not only of personal put pas
nhemous abuse of the President. While Beast
was delivering his stump speech, some reporters
went to sleep reading novels. Senator lrumDuii
went out, ana the representatives VI Iue iiio
sketched the Beast with his pocket fullof spoons
he insulted the diplomatic gallery by saying no
despotism. The Radical Hyneas think spoons
immortalzed himself. After Wilson read some
documentary evidence, the Court adjourned I'M
til tomorrow. =, O.
Markets to-dav-Lverpool--C excited q
firm. New York-Flour quite firm j; Wheat
shade better; Corn-1 cent lower; Gold, -
Baltimore Flour, firm; receipts light; demand nc
good Family, $l275 Cornm od Whlte, SIoo'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
A Cheering Sign,

When every thing around looks dark and
lowering, say the Charlottesville Chronicle, it is
refreshing to be able to point to even one little
ray of hope. We must carry the State and
defeat the Negro Constitution, or Virginia will
not be place, fit for white man to live in.
Time Is what we want, so that the Northern
people who now control our destinies more than
We do ourselves, may be aroused to the iniuuity
Of negro domination at the Southland NAV
learn to understand that it is fatal to their in
terests as it is to ours. To do this the white
men must be aroused, that no means may be
omitted by which one vote may be gained, in
behalf of white rule, or one prevented on the
side of the negro-radicals That they are arous-
ed in Richmond is proved by the result of the
recent registration. IF similar exertions are
made throughout the State, we are safe The
Radicals themselves think that the probabilities
OF success are on our side. Surely there is
enough at stake to stimulate every man to do
his duty, and enough encouragement to make
every one work with cheerful spirit Let the
captains Of fties, and of tens, do their duty
Let all others urge them forward and aid them
in their endeavors-and we will be able to look
forward hopefully to the time when Virginians
will be as free as ofyore-and not down trodden
outcasts, at the mercy of their former slaves
Read what the Norfolk Tunginian says of the
result in Richmond:
.The white mans battle flag was driven back
in Richmond at the previous registration. but
it has now gone forward, and is planted far in
advance of Its former position. At the former
registration the negro majority in our State
capital was 96l, and it is now only thirty. six
The returns show an increase of l,5l1 white
votes and $50 of blacks. There is both cheer
and warning for us in this. 1t shows that the
reserve strength of the State is coming up
Butcher and his 10000 to turn the tide-and
we feel confident that in every town and county,
every mountain, valley, and lowland plain, the
white men of the State will come forward to
defend by the only means left them-the ballot
the last shadow of liberty which remains to
US. Viewed in this aspect, the picture is cheer
ing, and we hail our brethren of Richmond with
heart full of honest satisfaction at the result.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
NeaC Advertisements.
WORN no aIr-Having dis

A WORD TO ALL.-Having disposed of
IA my interest in the Drug Business for the
purpose of devotng my entire time and attention
to the JE WELRY BUSINESS my friends and
customers will hereafter find me always at hand
to attend in person to their orders, which will be
have and will keep on hand, at all times, a fire
and we'll selected stock of Watches Clocks, jew
elry, Silver and Plated Ware, Perfurnery, Fam
cy Articles SC.
Particular attention will be given to repairing
fine Watches and Jewelry
Thankful for the very liberal patronage extern
ded to me during ten years business connection
with this community, respectfully solicit con-
tinuance of the same.
va Goods warranted as represented and salts
faction guaranteed.
Ms- ord Silver taken in exchange for goods.
G. g. YEAKLE,
at Meredth's old stand
mar 31-3m Staunton Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
I NeaU Advertisements.
SAFE OF REAL ESTATI
The undersigned will offer for sale, on

The undersigned Will offer tor SAFE, on
THURSDAY, THE BOTH OF APRIL,
the s'Deerfeld farm" formerly belonging to VIM;
Guy, dec d, situated on the Warm Spring and
Harrisonburg turnpike, and twelve miles from
the Va. G. r. r., containing about 900 acres.
one hundred and ninety cleared and in cultiva-
ton, the balance heavily timbered. The soil is
adapted to the growth of all kinds OF grasses
1t has forty acres of splendid meadow, and three
very good orchards. There is good dwelling
house containing ten rooms, and all necessary,
out houses. Also a splendid store-house and
good tailor-shop; no other store within sixteen
miles of the place.
At the same time and place 1 will sell, at pub
lie sale tract of land known as the JONES
FARM containing about 900 acres, one
hundred and seventy cleared and the balance in
timber. The soil is good and in fine state Of
cultivation. The buildings are Indifferent.
[ will also offer, at the same time, small tract
two miles west of Deerfeld, containing 100
acres-ten cleared, the balance in timber. The
dwelling house is small but comfortable.
TERMS :-One-third cash and the remainder in
equal payments, on credit of one and two years
from day of sale; the purchaser giving bond with
approved security and title retained as ultimate
security The property will be shown to persons
wishing to purchase by the undersigned.
JOHN S. GUY,
mar31-tds Admir- of VIM. Guy, deco d.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
valuable Grazing Farm for Sale

The subscriber, wishing to remove West,
offers for sale, privately, his farm in the county
of Highland, containing $50 acres. This
Creek. one and half miles from Montery, the
county seat of Highland, and Immediately on the
turnpike road, leading from thence to franklin
Pendleton county. w. Va, has on it two good
dwelling houses, barn, stable and all other nee
essary out buildings and one of the finest springs
in the county convenient to both dwellings and
is one of the best grazing farms in this section
The meadow, containing about 40 acres is OF
very superior quality, and so acres more Of as
good could be made on the plaeeif desired: The
enough of woodland for all necessary purposes,
and fencing in good repair.
To any one wishing to purchase will sell the
above farm on reasonable terms. For further
particulars apply to the subscriber at his resi-
denoe on said farm. or address him at Monterey,
Highland county, Va: - = :. -
m ar31-At HENRY j, ELElSHER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
GALE ofDESIRARLE PROPERTY.

y We Will offer for sale at To O'CLOCK, A M,
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH,
On the premises, that valuable property, in
the possession of +lhos Hounihan, Lear the Luz
matte Asylum. The house is q new two story
frame house, containing 8 rooms, beside the
kitchen and cellar. The lot is large and we'll set
in choice fruit and there is we'll of excellent
W ater almost at the kitchen door, In fact there
is everything about it to make it very desirable
home.
At one O. clock the same day we will sell nice
tains four rooms. with water IN the yard, and is
very conveniently situated.
Immediately after the sale of the last named
house, we will offer a number of desirable build
ing lots adjacent to the town.
Terms st sale PECK s. GUSHING,
mar31-2t AuctiOneers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31

The Supreme Court has postponed the de-
cision in the McCardle case until after the fate
OF the bill now pending in Congress shall have
been decided. This will probably destroy Nc
Cardle's remedy in that court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31

A QUERY. white man, with the educa-
ton and social position of a gentleman aban
dons his own race, and makes common cause
with negroes and foreign white Adventures, is
he, any longer, entitled to the consideration
usually accorded to a white man and a gentle
MANI Charlottesville Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
NEcDONNELL'S Family Grocery,

- AND 894 CAMDEN STREET, BALTIMORE.
TEAS.
Imperial 81 25a1 40a1 60 tb.; Oolong, $la1 Is S9b
Young Hyson 25 U 10 Hyson Skin......75 9
Oolong in lb caddies, 30; Japan No l, LIS
English Breakfast, l Is per 10.
Mixed Green and Black Is per lb.
COFFEE.
Java, .....40c p fb La Guayra, ...3Oc p ID
do roasted ......50c " do roasted, ....40c "
Rio, prime, 25a28c !" Domestic ground, loaSOc
$ roasted, 30a33a35.
SUGAR.
Refined, 1sc p b Brown, 1sal4al5al6 p ib
Coffee, 16 .
MISCELLANEOUS.
FIour-Gambri.Ps ... $13 50a15 so ID Dbl
Smoked Salmon, 25a20c Baltimore Hams, Oc
Tongues, w
TERMS CASH. 9
Purchasers requiring any of the above goods
can make their selection, naming kind, quantity
and price, enclose the amount in letter or Post
office order, the goods will be sent promptly by
Express, from l ID to 1000 and just as correct as
if the purchaser was in the store.
n B-Make the address plain
march 81 ). Nj. d.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31

The Committee Of ''the Jefferson Society,"
at the University, will please accept our thanks
for an invitation to their intermediate 'Celebra-
ton, to held on Monday night, 9th of April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
Money for the Convention.

In the Mongrel Convention on Thursday last,
Mr.. Clements, from the special committee APP
pointed to negotiate loan for paying the ex
penses fthe Convention, reported verbally that
IN the discharge of its duties the committee had
arranged that the expenses of the Convention
should be paid up to the 9th of April, through
a loan to be arranged by General Scho6eld.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
JOSIAH CARPENTER,
General G0nlmissiOI Merchant.

NEW YORK CRY.
And receive his weekly Price Current of Pro-
duce and Groceries, the most complete Price Cur
reGt Published in the United States.
- asnty Jcr q I.r;cs Current.
Marking Plates and Cards furnished Free!
~ Liberal advances made on Consignments
Established May 1st, 1850.
First Class References given aUhe,s required
mar 31-l2m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
T ARGE SUPPLY OF SPRING AND
alSUMMER G00DS.=I WITZ & BRO

have just received large and carefully selected
stock of Spring and Summer Dry Goods, to
which they invite the special attention of the
Ladies and the public generally. Their stock
consists of the very latest styles of Ladies' and
Their stock has been selected with great earp
and purchased on the best terms, which enables
them to sell very low for cash.
Give them an early call and examine the
Spring styles. march 81 If
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31

Gazette pnder date of Wednesday last says:
''But little is said here tonight touching the
impeachment trial, or its probable result. The
case is spoken of among the Radicals as simply
one involving party tactics and in which they
have the advantage. This advantage they
claim to use for the benefit of the party holding
it, and they never once think of abiding to the
law or facts of the case; any such allusion only
proyokes a smile of ridicue.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31

NJ lore new magazines than newspapers are
nov started. The tificultyis less : maya
zine can live on charity, but a newspaper must
have money and brains, and a good deal of
each. 81 hse 4 d9 a.9h isa5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
PARTNERSHIPI- Tbe UNDERSIGNED

u formerly with Messrs Kayser s. Youngi
takes this method of informing his friends and
the public generally, that he has formed CO.
Of continuing the sale of Dry Goods, Cassimeres,
Notions, &c, &c, and hopes by diligence in bus
mess and fair dealing, to merit share of public
patronage. w. H. WELLER
l take this occasion to return my sincere thanks
for the very liberal patronage heretofore extend
cd me, and trust the new firm will merit con-
tinuance of the same. s. II. HILB,
mar3l-2G town nanars cnnN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
Dairymen, Farmers.

y
Consign your Ashes, Beeswax, Beans, Butter,
Cheese Eggs. Flour and Meal, Flax, Cotton,
Furs and Skins, Dried and Green Fruits, Grain,
Wool Game, Poultry, Naval Stores, Hops, Gin
seng, Feathers, Hemn, Provisions. Oils, Lard,
Tallow Tobacco, Seeds, Sorghum, Molasses, Sc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31

INFANT TO RENT A GOOD MILL.
w The undersigned, PRACTICAL MIL
LERS. of several years experience, in Richmond
and fredericksburg wish to RENT or Lease for
a term of years, a good
WHEAT AND CORN MILL,
in good .heighborhoqd, OR would he willing to
work a mill with good custom fore fair share
Of the tolls.
Parties DESTROYS of renting or running their
Nails on shares can address,
~ GEO. E. YATES,
or j. ALEX YATES
mar31-3t# Manchester Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31

i 4 of deed of trust executed to me by Samuel
Luton and wife, on the Sd day of November,
1852 will proceed, on the premises, on Thurs
day, the Both of April next, near Spring Hill, to
SELL at public SALE to the highest bidder, two par
GELS of Land, one containing 10 Acres, and other,
The place is we'll improved, and is desirable
residence. will sell the whole or so much of
the land as may be necessary to Pay the incum-
brance. TERMs-Costs of sale in hand-balance
IN ms SIX, twelve and eighteen months, by bonds
tanned as ultimate security.
Sale at o clock, p. NJ
mar3l-tds NICHO. X TR0IIT TrnStnn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
VIM. B. PRICE, MARSHALL II. G. WILL Is,
Alexandra. Culpeper county.
DRICE & WILLIS,

FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. South Union Street,
ha4 ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Prompt and faithful atten ton will be given to
Selling all kinds of Country Produce.
GROCERIES, 'GUANO, SEEDS, &C.,
furnished at lowest market prices for cash.
Goods forwarded promptly.
rs Consgnments solicited and prompt re-
turns made. mar 31-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
ALSO SMITHS COAL.

ALSO SMITHS COAL.
S. H. HALVES,
mar31-6m Richmond, Va.
CHEAP GOODS COMING.-In few
" days the subscribers will be receiving their
SPRING STOCK OF GOODS.
One of the firm is now in the North making pur-
chases. No pains will be spared in making Sc
ections as it is intention. to keep the incest
goods that can be found Our friends will find
it to their interest, therefore, to wait until they
see our stock before purchasing. We intend to
have all the novelties of the season.
mar3l PIPER, DRAKE 81 CO.
Town papers copy
ESTRAY.-Alleghany County Court Clerks
h office to wit:-Estray Heifer-Taken up.
by Charlton Shirley on his land of the follow
ing description, to wit:
A heifer of red color with white back, half
crop off left ear, whole crop and slit in the right
ear, three years old and appraised at SIS by Beal
V. Kayser, Charles S Kayser, and Milton J. Ar
mintrout, before Asberry MatheHy, ]. P.
maral-3t JOSEPH j. FUDGE Clerk.
VIlHE FIRM of Anderson & Rusmisell has
i this day March lst, 1859 dissolved partner
ship by mutual agreement
The business will hereafter be conducted by
the latter under the style of Sproul s. Rusmiseli.
at the old stand
We extend to our friends many thanks for their
liberal patronage in the past and earnestly So
liclt continuance of the same to our successors.
Respectfully,
mar31-2t ANDERSON s. RUSMISELL.
rATTLE.-Iw will CRAZE 65 head of Stock
~ Cattle, one and two years old, on reasonable
terms. Apply soon. g
JAMES MOVERS,
Mcdowell, Highland county, Va.
mar31-2t&
A LII KINDS of =
~ LANDRETH GARDEN SEEDS
for sale by
mar31- VOTING 81 KINNEY i.
Town papers copy $ b.
" River Cement. just received and for sale bv
haroI-4t A. M. BRUCE.
rock. Ragisteg copy and send bill to this Office
g UPERIOR TEAS.-Best Green and
~ Black Teas at II. KER & BROS,
narsI .7,.- Burwen Building.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
OlIt at 2 o CIOCh . M
nar3l-tds NICHO. X. TROUT, Trustee.
II ANDS ALE-Trust.-I pursuance of

IL deed ftrust executed to me by Jno B. Ran
KIN and wife, on the 18th of July, 1859, and by
direction of the parties interested, will proceed,
on the premises, near Spring Hill, on Thursday,
to the highest bidder, Tract of Land, adjoining
said village, containing 1881 Acres The land
has on it comfortable improvements, and can be
TERMs-Costs of sale in hand-balance in six.
twelve eighteen and twenty -four months, in
equal instruments, bearing interest, with good Sc
curity, and title to be retained as ultimate secur-
ty. Sale at IL o'clock
mar31-tds NICHO X. TROUT, Trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
vHyHE LADIES of Trinity Church 8

VEyHE LADIES of Trinity Church, S.auz.-
ton, propose Holding q FAIR, beginning.
Easter w Wednesday; tApril 15th,) in the Dining
Room of the Va. Hotel, which has been offered
to them for the purpose, by the accommodating
proprietor, Mr.. f. Scheffer. 49, '..F ~ Z
The object Of the Fairs to rebuild the enclo.
sure re to the Hpiseopal phHfe5:
luxuries of the season, together with number of
handsome and useful fancy articles, all Of which
they will sell at reasonable prices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31
The Washington correspondent of the Bait

rs The Spectator should be placed ip the
hands of every voter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31

GETUATION WANTED.-A young lady,
y we'll qualified to teach small children Yiahe5
a situation in the country. enquire atthis i5ffte!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31

$3.50. 49, $1,000 >oll ay tne cnaTges
of sale, and the balance in Six, Twelve and
Eighteen months, the purchaser giving bonds
with good security, and the title retained until
purchase money is paid. The title" is ,unquaIL
tionable-but will only convey such as is vested
in me. DAVID FI1T,TZ Trustaa
march 10 IT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-31

of good land, lying on Jackson's River in the
county OF Highland and known ls part of the
dwelling house and out houses; good water, sc.
About 100 acres cleared and under fence, nearly
all of which is in fine state of cultivation the
balance well tim bered and would make good
grazing land if improved. ~
Terms liberal and will be made known on day
of sale GEO H MCGLAUGHITN
,,h