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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1869-01-11
NOTICE.

VNHE undersgnsd having qualified as Executors,
= and lsken out letters leslsmenlary on the estate
Of Daniel w. Thompson, deceased. hereby give no
lice 10 oil persons ndehed to The estate make inn
mediate payments, aud those having claims sg.inst
the estate will present them within The time pfescfib
cd BY law or this notice will be plead in bar Of their
recovery. this The e9h Of December 1869. gas
s. L. FORREST,
h. &. THOMPSON.
January o. a la Il 'At" 10
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1869-01-11
SALE NOTICE.

WILL be sold 10 The highes, bidder. on Wedsss-
" day the 17lh of January 1869, at the residence
sf,he late DANIEL w. THOMPSON, deceased,
enc two horse Wagon. one two hor.e Buggy and
Harness, one Mich Cow, Farming tools, one Horse,
one Fan. one rnresshing Mssheen, Oats, four Hogs
and many other articles TOO tedious TO mention. .s
Terms made known on day Of sale. I'm b. ...s -
Z. STEPHEN L. FORREST. ~.
ED. q. THOMPSON. "
January 10. s}s# TO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
The New Congress-.

The new Congress mainly made up Of the
present Congress-will assemble ON the 4th of
March. On the 9th, according to usage las
suming that Speaker will be elected on the
4th), joint committee from the two houses
will be detailed to wait upon the new President
and inform him that the two houses, being Or
ganized and in session, are ready to receive any
communication he may have to make. The
President, in response, will send his Cabinet
amendments to the Senate, and may also send
up to both houses an outline Of his general pol
icy in the shape Of message. In any event,
from that day the crystaliZation Of the different
elements of the new Congress will begin, and
the conflict among the several existing republi
can cliques for the ascendaucy with the admin
istration General Grant doubtless desires to
shave peace with the radicals on new de-
parture; hut they may push him to the wall.
The extreme radical faction have a programme
of their own which may be disclosed during the
approaching session, bat which cannot be de
layed beyond the next. Meantime, We ezpec
a Cabinet from the new President which vii
somewhat disappoint the Cabinet making pol,
iticians
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
Hopeful.

The Lynchburg Nea0s is not without hope
that Gen Grants administration will prove in
many respects polite, n.agnanimous and wise !;
and that he will exert his great influence as
President to save the people Of Virginia from
the horrible fate proposed to be crowded on
them by the Underwood Constitution. We
await, it says, the consequences Of 8 change Of
administration, therefore, with something like
faith that the times viii GIT bette politics less
offensive, aud the future Of Virginia aud the
South more encouraging than at present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
From the Lexington Observer 18th
The Tragedy in Lexington, Kentucky.
Particulars Of the Fearful Deed

The whole community was thrilled and hor-
rfied yesterday morning by the news OF one OF
the most fearful tragedies ever enacted in this
city. The terrible affair occurred on the beaut-
ful farm Of Mr.. j. W. Lee, which is located at
the head Of Second street and adjoining the
cemetery.
At about daylight yesterday morning a sister
Of Mrs. Lee, who was sleeping in the second
story of the farm residence, was awakened by
Mrs Lee and heard her sister scream to her
in fearful tones: iiIr Lee has killed himself
and is trying to kill me. She rushed to the
door of the bed room but found it locked She
then called to Mr.. Lees little son, who was in
the room, and told him to open the door,
which he succeeded in doing, and disclosed to
her Mortified view such q scene of blood and
crime as we hope will never again be recorded
in the history of our city. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee,
in their night clothes, were Welterlng in their
blood on the floor not far from the door toward
which Mrs. Lee had evidently struggled des
perately, hoping to escape. Mr.. Lee was quite
dead, with his throat cut from ear to ear, and
Mrs Lee, horribly cut up, was just breathing
her last In addition to the gashe On her
neck one OF which severed the juguar vein,
both OF her hands were nearly cut in two. In
Il sickening pool Of blood at the side Of the bed
lay a new razor. 1t was the Selling OF this
murderous weapon III the awful contest that had
taken place that had caused these wounds. Dr..
| l. W. Foster was called in, but too late to
render medical as distance.
Their little son, about four years old, the only
and helpless witness OF this awful tragedy, says
| that his father did the deed-lrst cutting Mrs
Lee throat and then his own
1t has trausplred that Lee also intended to
c0nsign his little boy to the same fate of it's
murdered mother. He did succeed in slightly
wounding him, but the little fellow got away
| from him and ran under the bed, and it is sup
| posed that Lee was too weak from less OF blood
to follow him. Eternity alone will reveal the
agony endured by that poor, dying woman, as
she struggled fearfully for life, saw her husband
rushing to a suicide grave, and her darling
boy almost under that shining, deadly blade.
| HIGHWAY ROBBERY.-On Saturday evening
last a man name Beaver, living in the lower
end Of the county, left town accompanied by a
negro named Leigh Robinson. After getting a
few miles from town, the negro suddenly attack
ed Beaver with an axe, knocked him senseless,
robbed him Of small sum Of money and a
satchel and left him for dead.
The negro has been arrested and lodged in
jail Great Indignation has been expressed by
the negroes in our midst against Robinson, and
threats Of lynching INDUCED in. No serious
apprehensions of violence are entertained
Beaver is in very critical condition, and it
is feared his injuries will prove fatal. -Leuag-
ton Gazetfe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
Oars a Niger in de Tocd.Dile >

On Saturday last, says a special telegram TO
The Dispatch j. Willis bIcnard, the colored
claimant for seat from Louisiana, addressed
tbe House in behalf of his claim, His white
opponent Hunt declined TO avail himself of
the opportunity to reply. 5Ienard is rather
Misunderstanding negro. smiling all over, and
all the time. A smart debate sprang up fol-
lowing his speech, Messrs. Garfield, Paine,
Schenck, and others, taking ground for his ad
mission in opposition 70 the report Of the com
nliftee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09

The Richmond State Journal says: Parties
in Washington, who profess to be fully in
formed as to the future, assert with confidence
that one of the first acts Of the new admins
tration will be to relieve General Stoneman Of
the command OF the First Military District,
and to assign General Daa. g. Sickles as his
successor. This is important, if true, to the
people of Virginia We may add that letters
from Richmond published in the Petersburg
papers say that short time since Gen. Stone
IMAM had determined to appoint a new Cover
nor in the place of Gov Wells, but was pre-
vented from doing SO by orders from Washing
ton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
HnW EhHY do IN P0nRinCha n,

At the request of Chas. H. Lewis, chairman
Of the Executive Republican Committee Of
Rockingham, the 'Old CoDanaonscealh" Of
Harrisonburg published last week 8 resolution
adopted by the Radicals of that county which
declares tilat ''the Republicans of Rockingham
will not endorse the application for removal Of
disabilities Of any person in favor Of any move
ment new or old, except the movement il
behalf Of the constitution and the Union, Oh
scAo as atfatd Or ashamed to oct Nth tie Re
G2MJlicoas Of RocLiaqhans countA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09

This company, National in its character, offers
by reason of its Large Capital, Low Rates OF
Premium and New Tables, the most desirable
means of insuring life yet presented to the pub
lic
The rates of premium being largely reduced,
are made as favorable to the insurers as those OF
the best Mutual Companies, and avoid all the
complications and uncertainties OF Notes, DlVl-
dends and the misunderstanding which the lat
ter are so apt to cause the Policy Holder.
Several new and attractive tables are now pre-
sented which need only to be understood to
prove acceptable to the public, such as the IN
COME-PRODUCINGP POLICY and RETURN
PREMIUM POLICY. In the former, the pol
icy-holder not only secures life insurance, pay
able at DEATH but will receive, if living, after
period of few years, annual income equal TO
ten per cent 40 per cent OF the par of has oLa-
CO.. In the latter, the Company agrees to return
to the assured tie total amount Of money he has
paid ill., IN addition to the amount Of has policy.
The attention OF persons contemplating insu-
ring their lives increasing the amount of insu-
rance they already have is called to the special
advantages offered by the National Life Insu-
rance Company.
Circulars, Pamphlets and full particulars given
on application to the Branch Office of the Com
pany, or to JAY COOhE d ~,
Washington, d. c.,
General Agents for d. O., and w. Va.
E. T. PHILLIPS, staunton
Special Agent for Augusta, Rockingham,
Bath and Allegheny counties.
oh w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09

gAsssOLUTEON OF asA fs'E7N ElRSs IL i =.
4 = James A. Armentrout having this day pur-
chased Of George A. Armentrout all his inter est
in the business and goods Of the firm of Armen-
trout & Co: also ali the interest of the said Geo
A. Armentrout in the manufacturing establish
ment of Armentrout & Co, the firm of Armen-
trout & Co., is this day dissolved by the with
drawal of Geo. A. Armentrout from the firm
The business hereafter will be carried on by
James A. Armentrout and Charles f. Haines,
under the style of ARMENTROUT 81 co.
The new firm will collect all debts due to- and
pay all debts due by, the old firm. Persons
knowing themselves indebted to the old firm will
please come forward and pay up, and persons
having claims against the same will please pre-
sent them for adjustment.
GEo a. ARMENTRoUT.
March LIST, 1869. G. Z. HAIAHs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09

The report Of the committee of conference on
the constitutional amendment was taken M.
and long discussion ensued Pending debate
the Senate took a recess until Z clock P. NJ.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House
concurred in the report Of the conference com
mttee on the Naval Appropriation bill. The
Deficiency Appropriation bill was taken I'D in
Committee Of the Whole, and number of
amendments we're made. The paragraph rela-
ting to the payment Of Mr. Harvey. United
States Minister to Portugal was stricken out.
The committee then rose, and reported the bill
to the House The debate in Committee of the
Whole was enlivened by some characteristic
badinage between Mr.. mullins, of Tennessee,
and Mr.. Chanler, Of New York The Lecisla
tive Appropriation bill was taken up and sew
eral amendments were adopted. Pending its
discussion the House took a recess until 7. 30
O clock p Nj
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
Burwell Killed and Wood Wounded.

On Monday, the 18th ult., in the road be
low wildwood, in Clarke county, difficulty be
tween VIM. Z. BurEell and Lewis Wood oc-
Cured, in which the former was killed, being
shot in the heart, and the latter seriously
wounded, being shot in the bowels
Burwell was the eldest son of Mr. George
BurWell, of Clarke, wealthy and highly res
spectcd citizen Of that county. Wood is now,
. citizen Of Berkeley county, although formerly
resident Of Clarke. It Is said that Wood
cannot survive his wounds.
It is stated in the dispatches and letters from
Washington that Gen. Grant, on Wednesday
last, publicly made the important statement
that his Cabinet would be composed entirely Of
civilians. To Senator Thayer and other mem
bers Of Congress he said he would offer the DO
sition of Secretary Of War to General Scso~
field, who would probably decline the appoint
ment and return to his position in the army
He then added that he would not appoint army
or navy officers to Cabinet positions, but civil
ians
The Convention called for the 18th of March
has been postponed TIL further notice, which
will be given after Congress shall act definitely
upon the question of submitting the Constitu
ton to the voters Of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
XesU AGUeastase22ae ats.
a UGUsTA LAND Fog gALE-T]

a UGUSTA LAND FOEs SALE.The
b undersigned, one of the hors. and as agent
for the other heirs of Robert NJ. White dec
will sell at public auction, on the premises, on
SATURDAY., MARCH 9TH, 1862
the farm owned by the decedent, situated on the
Greenville road, miles Southwest of Waynes-
borough, and 10 from Staunton, containing E62
acres9 of which 120 are cleared, and in good
state Of cultivation. and are well adapted to the
growth Of all kinds of grains and grasses. The
balance is heavily timbered It contains an or
chard Of 200 fruit trees Of select fruit. 1t is wa
tered by stream which runs through the farm
six months in the year: and has 2 wells of good
water-one in the yard near the house, and the
other near the barn. It contains good dwelling
house with eight rooms, conveniently arranged,
and the necessary out houses
TERMS ne-third in hand and the balance in
two equal annual payments, the purchaser exc
cutting bonds with approved security, and lien
retained as ultimate security,
WIN. il. sHIREY,
a gent for the heirs Of Robert NJ White. dec d,
Waynesboro, Augusta county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09

The last act Of BrownIow before resigning as
Governor and starting to Washington to take
his seat in the Senate was that of issuing a
proclamation declaring martial law in the coun-
ties Of Jackson, Gibson, Alaury, Madison, Hay.
wood, Lawrence, Giles, Marshall and Overton
General Cooper has been ordered 10 send troops
to those counties, and to arrest and punish all
evil doors without reference to civil IsW.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09

The Legislature of West Virginia has dc
cided to locato the capitol Of that State at
Charleston, Kanawha county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
nFFIGERS !:

CLARENCE Ell. CLARK; President.
JAY Cooke, Chairman Finance and Executl7e
Committee.
HENRY D. COOKE, Vice President.
EMERSON w. PEET Secretary and Actuary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09

win such men as Baldwin and Stuart do
aught III derogation of the dignity Of cur Old
Commonwealth ? VIII net their past reoerd
entitle them to some confidence and trust?-
Virginia victa ct eidua is to them no doubt as
to US all! as dear, aye dcarer than Virginia vic-
tr5x. While We remember our duty to the past
and the dead, let US not forget our duty to the
present and the living The stagnation of com
merce, our silent marts and fields lying in
waste, too plainly tells the evils of our condi-
ton as a military district unsettled as to our
political future. The scenes now enacted in
Arkansas adumbrate our fate If the Under
wood Constitution is adopted in all It's hideous-
ness. Shall such scenes be reacted here? Shall
We learn nothing from past, nothing from con
temporaneous history p
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
NATKoNAL LIFE INSURANCE w.
u OF
limited STATES OF AMERICA,
Chartered by Special Act Of Congress,
Approved July 25, 1868.
CASH CAPITAL. 100000.
Paid i'm Full.
BRANCH OFFICE:

BRANCH OFFICE:
FTpS11 NATIONAL BANK BUILDING,
PHILADELPHIA,
Where the general business of the Company IS
transacted and to which all general correspon'
dence should Oe addressed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09

There cannot be the least doubt that there is
much gained in every way, to individuals and
to the public generally, by prompt payment in
everything, and especially in the matter of
neWspa per accounts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09

The New York Evening Post an able and
leading Republican Journal, very properly says
that the iron~clad oath is mere sieve to
catch men with conscience, and to let nlen
through without it. It ought to be called a
law 10 prevent men Of truth and good repute
from holding any Offices in the States lately in
rebellion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09

ID ESD TEA.-Those who wish the ssfrst
ID chop" can procure it from
GEO. Z. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
The ssComDittee of Nine.e'

The Alexandria Gazette publishes long and
we'll written communication signed "Junius, -
in the defence Of the COMMITTEE Of Nine. =
We make the following extracts:
rs. stands forth in such terrible aistinctness as
to require 10 flowers Of style. and to reject the
adornment Of rhetoric IN It's p0rtraiture. The
picture with its sonbrc hues is familiar to each
ore and 10 say that the midnight darkness of
enslavement, heggaIy and want, confronts US, is
not extravaganza, bat painful, sober fact At
such times those who come forward TO advise
their c0untrymen assume an undertaking of
hazard and responsibility. and are at least en-
titled to Q fair and impartial hearing. Those
who advise faithfully, are not always those who
receive the highest Iaudation, and those who
address themselves TO our passions, are more
acceptable than those who address our reason.
Under which class does the committee come?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09

The Inauguration ball committee have finally
decided not to admit negroes. The negroes
should be allowed to attend, that they might
show the dancers how to cut the pigeon wing
in good STYLE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09

YEvA z 2 EEsY EOr Sale or KenE.-My new
Tannery and dwelling house and lot, stu
ated on the Railroad, at Craigsville. Augusta
county Va, is offered for sale or rent, at noon
on WEDNESDAY,, MARCH 171I4, 1869.
This is one Of the best locations for Tannery
in the State-having the advantages of the Rail
road for shipment, and also timber convenient in
abundance. The Yard and Buildings are nearly
ready to commence operations For particulars
address j. II. Callison, Middebrook, Va. or the
subscriber, d. A. McCRAY.
feb2}-tds Va Gazette CODY ids
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
''New EfovemenG" q Quandary.

4s0Vs III o4l4oll5 Il . &laAUaIy J.
Many persons have been in just such guam
Diary with reference to the "Ncw Movement"
as that described by 'Mozzis Addums." He
says:
In regards NV the ncu ,nuyement, wen I
rede the carn and pratticnl arteekils w the
Wing, [ feals ike didn had commun sense eff
/ didn jine the muyemeat; but wen | rede the
elloquntz NV Mr.. Sowthaul and zeal his sar-
chasm q spittin Nv me full in the fails, [ thinks
| III q blaine rosoul and dern fool for a havin
ennything tuddoo with the muvep,eat I amt
clUr in my mine. May be wen the thing gifts
leetil NO furder outin its hole, I'll be abil to
cum to q k0Teckt conc?ewshun. [ don't form
no Judgement on q part NV a cunsern, but waits
tell | sea the uthnr eond III Il >,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
Drugs &c MeGjcS3aeS.

4 YER'S celebrated Hair Vigor Halls Chev-
"A alier, Woods and Aliens hair restorers,
Rives and Sterlings Ambrosa, with numerous
other preparations for restoring, identifying and
cleansing the hair, for sale at
WOODWARD s. FULTZS
feb23 Druc store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
GtREAT SACRIFICE OF
Ct Ready Made Clothing 2

q Ready Made GaOthing!
| COME ONE COME ALL AND BUYl
The undersigned wishes to inform his custo-
mers and the public. generally, that from this
date until LIST of April next, he will offer his
tire stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING at,
and regardless of, cost wish to make room for
my Spring stock, and having some very desira-
| bic goods left oyer will dispose Of them at
| tonishlngly low prices
Call and see me before purchasing elsewhere
and be convinced of the above statement.
| Nc | have some very desirable Over-Coats
left and will sell them very low.
New street. opposite Young s Kinney's Drug
| Store.
| A gJCTHe>N SALE OF Personal
| "A PROPERTY.-~As administrator of Mrs
Ann E. Walker, deed, I will sell at public SALE
at the late residence of Thos. Walker, decd, on
WEDNESDAY,, MARCH 10TH, 1869,
| the following personal property, to wit: Two or
| three horses, several colts, milk cows, 6
young cattle, Is or 20 hogs, Jersey wagon and
harness, bacon, corn hay household and kitch-
en- furniture, bedsteads, bedding, and many 9TH
er things too numerous to mention.
TERMs-All sums of $40 and under, cash
e ere qfe months will be given on all sums over
mar2-2t administrator.
, RECONSTRUCTION young man,
10, DESTROYS of casting his lot with the peo-
pie of the South" wishes situation as Overseer
| or Manager on farm. He is a practical farmer,
but can turn his hand to any thing; is "A years
of age; is respectable and intelligent and would
study the interests of his employer; wages not
so much an object as good home.
Address Z. W., Box 1856,
mar2-4t Plainfield ?. o. New Jersey.
Very Desirable Town Lots for Sale;
AoR vi s a5at FdE3 o Mar, two 9Ga adScs
the residence of Capt r. W. Bayley These
lots so feet front by $50 or 100 feet deep, and
are very desirable building lots. Terms accom-
modatng
mar2-4t JOHN c. GAYER
q EWELER
Mann Street, Staunton, VS., opposite Armen-
trout s. Co., where he will be pleased to see his
old friends and customers
Watches Clocks, and Jewelry repaired in the
best manner, and at reasonable rates. Call and
see him. mar2-1m
HHREsEz aa,,Duv
A general assortment of Fresh and genuine
WOODWARD & FULTZS
Drug store on Main street. Staunton.
BECEzAEeDSGsN s. WHEAT have
4 &, prime lot Of fine GROUND PLASTER in
sacks; also LUMP PLASTER for SALE
Those who need this Fertilizer viii GO well to
MARI
EIgeeES EsGNT-On the corner Of Washington
T. and Frederick strsets, q Brick Dwelling,
containing eight rooms, with good cellar and
necessary ut-buldings. For terms, apply to
John NJ. Carroll, at George e. Prices hardware
store. mar2-tf
YsSEE4E HsEsAgNAGSE.- Specimens of Tiles
Z Estimates Of Cost Per ACRE, and Drainage
Maps may be seen at my office, in Court House
yard. VIM. A. PRATT,
Architect, Engineer and Surveyor
mar2-tdec!5
NJ OTFCE.-Those wishing to buy good lum-
y Der, on reasonable terms, will find it to
their interest to call on
RILEY s. PHARES,
marZ-6ts near Parnassus, Va.
AAEss. Is ATE Re. KELLEY,
I'VE Dealer IN
Millinery and Fancy Articles.
Main Street, staunton, Va.
mar2-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
faction Sales.
0AEE OF PROPERTY i'm "

k~t
. Intending to break up housekeep-
ing, will sell at public auction, at my house IN
Waynesboro, on
= SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH, 1869,
all my
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.
consisting Of bedsteads and bedding, bureaus,
wardrobes, carpets cook stove and other stoves,
glass ware and china ware. and such other arti-
cles as are usually found in such an establish
ment. Also one 2-horse wagon.
Terms made known on day of SALE
Sale TO commence at IL o'clock.
feb23-2t JOHN j. BELL.
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StOIe3e.

QEO HsEWARH.- HORSE STOLEN
70 CSFs Stolen from the subscriber stable
near nt W 9aynesboro on Wednesday night, the nth
and closely built, IS hands high, seven Years olt3
small star in face and small white spot on onsi
mp carries his tal to left side when moving
upper part of neck at shoulders thick and sight
boo oIese ialen, name short ana worn by collar
walks dog trots and lopes well The above Re-
Warp po Eii be given for the recovery of the horse
'0p@a-'s CHAS. BROOKS,
W., Waynesboro, Va.
Office i0 oii " Chis