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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

tending the landing of the French cable upon
the shores of the United States. A bill ito
transfer the Philadelphia Navy Yard to League
Island was referred to the Committee on Naval
Affairs A communication from the Secretary
of the Navy, in relation to an appropriation tor
improved quarters for midshipmen at Annapolis
Naval Academy, was referred to the Commit
tee on Appropriations The consideration Of
the Census bill was resumed in Committee of
the Whole, and a number Of amendments were
adopted. Among them was one imposing a
penalty of FIVE thousand dollars on officers Of
railroads refusing to furnish any information re-
quired by the provisions of the BILL A petition
asking the recognition of the beigerent rights
of the Cuban was offered, but objected to. The
House soon after adjourned.
SENATE-Saturday, Dec. ll-Not in session
to-day.
HoUsE-A motion to table Mr.. Ingersoll' s
resolution for issuing $44, 900, 900 additional
currency was defeated, but the resolution was
referred to the Committee ON Banks and Cur
rency instead Of the Committee on Ways and
Means, which is regarded as equivalent to its
ultimate defeat, as the Banking and Currency
Committee is understood to be hostile to It's
provisions. 2rirs
The Committee of Ways and Means was IN
structed to inquire into the expediency of reliev-
ing the provision trade from taxation.
Five members of the Banking and Currency
Committee, to which Mr.. IngersolFs currency
bill was referred voted in the House to lay it
on the table.
A bill was introduced dispensing with spies
in the revenue service.
The census bill was then considered till adj
journment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
The Canal.

The National Board OF Trade, led by MIR.
Monroe, of Iowa, have given the influence OF
that most able and enlightened association, by
an overwhelming vote, to the james River and
Kanawha Canal they adopted resolution
putting the work on a national footing and me-
moriaIizing Congress for aid, and they wisely
recommended a scheme of administration,
whose theory is to ensure the benefits of the
work to the great section that needs and will
now demand its completion Whether Con-
gress shall take their view of it is matter Of
some consequence, it is true, bat not vital to
the enterprise; for production is stronger than
politics. and production demands the outlet
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
Hen. Thos. J. Niche.

This distinguished gentleman has recently
been in this city ia attendance upon the Dis
trict Court of Appeals AS jurist, his we'll
earned fame is as wide as the limits Of the
whole country. A retentive memory filled with
the richest stores of legal learning, powerful
mind comprehensive in it's scope, and energet-
ic in action, capable alike Of the highest flight
of fancy and most solid argument, sustained by
fine personnel and imposing physique. We
cannot fail to regard him as a noble type Of
Virginia manhood now rapidly passing away.
Although advancing in years, we could per-
ceive no elimination in his mental and bodily
vigor May he be spared yet these many years,
an ornament to his profession, and the pride
and admiration of his many friends j Vim
chester Sentinel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
Double Track Freight Railway.

The Virginia Adrance says that 'the West
must have great double track freight railway
to the Atlantic seaboard For years she has
thrown out feelers, and projected plans to get
access to the ocean. Her energies have been
largely subverted by New York capital, and she
has never yet commenced at the right base and
completed the true line. Had it not been tor
the war the Pacific Railroad would never have
reached Omaha. Had it not been for the war,
the great double-track freight railway would
have been built before to-day, from the mouth
of the Big Sandy to Aqua Greek. Take the
map, and it will be found upon thorough ex-
animation that q system Or line OF railway, tap
ping the Pacific road at or near Laramie, 10
straight line to St. Louis, from thence, By way
of Cincinnati and Louisville to the mouth OF
the Big Sandy, thence By way Of Staunton to
Aqua Greek, is short cut, saving three hun
dred miles to the West All the effort Of cap
italists, and all the power Of corporations have
been for years thrown north of this route Inc
Pennsylvania Central and the Baltimore and
Ohio, two of the most powerful railway corpor-
atoms in the United States, every local preJu-
dice and every arm of sectional partlzanship
has been used against the great natural outlet
of the West But still the West will and must
have this route What it will do for the State
of Virginia We will comment on hereafter. The
intermarriage of Coal aud Iron in the State by
such railway, will be matter Of felicitatior
in the more immediate consideration Of the In
terests of the State of Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
Shenandoah Valley Railroad.

The Page Courier says that it is not proposed
that the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, through
the counties Of Jefferson Clarke, Warren,
Page, &c., shall be built by the Cumberland
Valley r. r. Company, but that it Twill be
made By Virginians, if made at ala new
company will be organized, that will elect its
own officers and exercise entire control. The
only thing that now remains to be done to make
the construction fixed fact is fer the counties
interested to make as large subscription as
they possibly can and grant the right OF way.
This alone remains to be done, as sufficiency
of material aid to complete it has already been
promised -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
Neac Advertisements.

Commissioners Sale.-As special COM
u missioner appointed by decree of the Cir
cult Court of Highland county, rendered on the
10Th day Of September 1862; IN the eh ah';y
of himself and james B. Campbell, des.d, VS.,
Leonard II. Erwin, will, on the 22nd day of
January, 1870, the premises, proceed to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, a tract of
wicks Draft in said county, on the main road
leading from Monterey to Huntersville, about
fifteen miles from the former place, containing
about l65 acres. Also, if necessary, at the
same time and place, another tract on Back
Creek in said county, the property of said En-
vim, of 43 acres.
The l65 acre tract is about one half cleared
and the rest heavily timbered; is we'll watered,
and is Immediately on the line of the projected
extension to the Ohio river of the A. L. and Fl.
Railroad, and has on it comfortable log dwell
ling and out houses. The 43 acre tract is lnim-
proved.
TERMs-One- fourth of the purchase money in
hand. The residue in equal installments of one
and two years from the day of sale, with interest
from said day of sale, the purchaser giving bond
with good personal security, and the title to be
have beer paid. J. W. MYERS,
decl4-6t Commissioner.
EyHNE ESTATE IN MARAET.-I offer
4 for sale my estate on South River, in Au-
gusta county, Va two miles from New Hope
1t contains 300 acres. every foot of which is
arabic ana OF superior quality. 1t mas on 1t
handsome and commodious brick mansion house,
spacious barn and all necessary out-houses, an
abundance of timber, young orchard of select
fruit, we'll set in grass and in good state of cu-
tvation. The character of the improvements
the quality of the land-its proximity to market,
(being fourteen miles from Staunton, and ten
from Waynesboro depot to churches, schools,
stores, &c.-as well as the surrounding society
and attractions, warrant me in saying that there
is not superior estate in market in this part of
the Valley. Ifdesired, it can be conveniently d.
Va, and Mr.. n. K Trout of Staunton, Va, au-
thorized to sell for me-
decl4-6t LOGAN J. MAUPIN. =
Lancaster Intellgencer copy and send bill to
this office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
Manufa ctures.

The Lynchburg Nrginian closes well writ
ten article on the climatic advantages of Viz
ginia with the following encouraging language
''As a manufacturing State, Virginia has
unsurpassed natural advantages. She has all
the metals in abundance that can be found any
where else in the bowels Of the earth, and
these, together with her contiguity to the great
cotton growing regions, mark her cut as a State
that must engage largely in manufactures. =
Such operations can be conducted from year s
end to years end, in this genial climate with
out interruption. Why then, with such advan-
tages, shall not Virginia soon take rank as the
greatest agricultural and manufacturing State
in the Union? We honestly believe that moth
ing but lack Of enterprise can prevent the
realization Of this destiny
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
Valley Railroad.

A communication in the last Lexington Ga
zette, signed "Rockbridge," concludes as fol-
lows:
by next spring the prospect flor the Valley
Railroad) will have frightened greatly. Balti-
more will have then come forward with her big
subscription, which she is only waiting an act
Of her State Legislature to make. Old Au-
gusta will yet plumb the track.
Then the capital will be raised-the contracts
will be let out-the work will go bravely on !;
and soon after that, let scoffers and doubters
look out--get out of the way-cear the track
and let the engine pass"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
We concur with the Wing in its expression
of the following sentiments

or the following sentiments
''There never was time when there was less
occasion for stirring up partisan feeling than at
present in Virginia. Our material interests de-
mand the united energies of all our people, and
appeal for aid to every friendly source The
next Presidential election is three years distant,
and at that time, we know not what parties or
politicians may be in existence, and until then,
We are luckily relieved from the necessity Of ia
king any part in Federal politics. II We are
wise, we will profit by the opportunity abstain
from all offensive participation in politics, seek
kindly relations with all, take help from any
quarter, and push our fortunes to the utmost. !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
The Cumberland Valley Railroad.

The citizens of Winchester are taking active
measures to secure the passage Of this road by
way Of that town. A meeting held last week
requested the county court and town council to
appropriate $500 to defray the expense of a
survey of the proposed route, and further re-
uuested the same to submit to the qualified vo-
tiers of the town and county the question of ap-
propriating 5000, 900 to the capital stock of the
said road, provided it is brought by way of
Winchester The meeting disclaimed any hos
tility on their part to its being extended
through the counties Of Page and Warren
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

The Baptist Church on Market Street in
Winchester was dedicated with proper ceremo-
MES on Sunday week. The dedicatory sermon
was preached by Fl. W. Dodge, D. D. A col
lection amounting to $500 was taken up to aid
in defraying the expenses of the building.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

On Friday week, the Board Of Trade ct
Pittsburg held meeting, and committee was
appointed ''to take measures toward the con-
struction of railroad via the Connellsville
road to Uniontown, thence TO Paramount, West
Virginia, thence to Grafton, thence to Staun-
ton, opening communication with the South
Atlantic and Gulf States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

John Fl. Salmon was indicted by the grand
jury of Albemarle Court, on Thursday, for the
murder of his mother and brother in November
last,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

uRsT Grand Bali of the Season !
Il To be given at the
ODD FELLO VS. HALL on WEDNESDAY
EVENING, DECEMBER 10Th. 1869.
The Brass Band from the ID. ID. s. B. Institu-
tlon and Prot: kountz's String Band will be in
attendance Abundance for one gentleman and ~,
two ladies, 81. Establishments included =
Tickets can be procured at E. Hageman's store
and at the Hall on the evening of the ball.
Ns- Strict order will be enforced and every
thing done to make this the finest bali of the sea-
son. and agreeable to ALL
GRAND MARCH to commence at O clock.
Committee
J. STEINBUCK, N. @. GREGORY,
E. HAGEMAN, E. r. Moon
JAMES ORCHARD.
Floor Managers:
FL. III. FORSYTH, j. NJ Harry
dacJ4-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

The comments by the press, on the Presi-
dents Message are various-some OF the critl-
cisms harsh enough-but, generally, the mes
sage meets with rather kind and courteous
treatment. Especially SO is this the case in the
South. OF course. some portions of it, for In
stance, about Georgia, are not commended.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

There was a large meeting Of citizens in
Lynchburg Monday night to promote the pro-
ject of railroad from that city to a connection
with the Chesapeake and Ohio at Coyington or
Clifton Forge. The proceedings were of a very
determined character, and look like business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
County Judge.

The GAINESVILLE Roanoke Valley says that
''the duties Of County Judge under the Con-
stitution we have adopted will require talent,
discretion, impartiality, and integrity for their
faithful performance. The Office will infict Sc
we're injury on the people unless these qualities
combine in the selections made fer it. On the
other hand, if the office is worthily filed it will
be a great improvement on the old County
Court system.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

The gas works belonging to the St. Nicholas
Hotel, corner of Broadway and Broome streets.
New York, exploded Friday afternoon last, and
the building in which they were located, which
included the laundry and stables, was consum-
ed The hotel escaped. Loss about 100000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
Disabilities Removed.

On Wednesday last, the Senate. passed an
act, which had passed the House last session,
removing the disabilities Of quite a number of
Virginians. Among them are the following:
augusta Countv DR.. Francis T. Stribng,
Jos n Ryan, VIM A. Burnett, r. D. Hill,
B. F. Fifer, Robt. G. Bickle and David G..
McGufin.
Rockingham. County, Judge Jno T. Har-
ris.
Rockbndge County-J. G. Paxton, d. E.
Moore, Geo A. Baker, and David j. Whipple.
The Rev. VIM. Z. Richardson, of Wayues-
boro, in Augusta county, good preacher and
most excellent PASTOR has accepted call from
the congregation of the Presbyterian Church of
Of Warrenton, and is expected to enter upon
his new field of ministerial labour about the
beginning Of the new year Waweaton inder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

The Dispatch says that I'VE have the most
unmistakabIe signs of the tendency of trade to-
wards the middle latitude-that which is safest
and most propritious to commensurate which
is most agreeable to man. From the North
west and the Southwest the lines are forming
that will converge just here in Virginia upon
the middle line of latitude; and the Chesa-
peake bay must be the inevitable receiver Of all
the commerce that will follow them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

Has just received fresh supply of Choice Fam
lily Groceries, which he will guarantee to sell as
low as any house in town. Also, just received a
supply of Fishers Celebrated Baltimore Mince
Meat, warranted pure, ready for use and sold at
Is cents per pound. Also, the Kitchen Crystal
Soap, the best soap ever introduced for cleansing
and polishing purposes. Give it trial, and if it
does not give satisfaction, return it and get your
money. He will receive in a few days supply
of Grits, or small hominy, from the Rearl Homi
ny Co., of Baltimore. decl4-3ts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

Captain B. c. Cook has received the appoint
ment of assistant assessor for Division No. 2,
of the sixth district of Virginia, with head
quarters at Lexington
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

The Tennessee Senate, on Thursday last,
passed bill providing that nobody shall be in
dicted for an act committed while serving as a
soldier during the late war, and dismissing all
pending prosecutions of the kind
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

The State Journal publishes letter from
Mai. Jno. A. Hartman, addressed to Porter,
the Chairman of the Radical Convention, de-
clining to accept the appointment, as member
of the Central Executive Committee Of that
wing of the party which did not secede from
the Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

We learn from the Alexandria Gazette that
those who ought to know say that the work on
the Alexandria and Fredericksburg railroad
will be resumed at an early day and prosecuted
with yigor to completion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

1t is not generally known that cotton is sue
cessfully cultivated on the Eastern Shore of
Virginia, but such is the fact. Beautiful cot
ton is regularly raised in Accomac and North
ampton counties, and shipped either to Nor
folk or Crisfield
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

The immigration statistics show that within
the quarter including July, August and Sep
TENDER over hundred thousand immigrants
arrived at the different ports, with view to per-
manent settlement in this country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
DUBAEC SALE OF A PORTABLE

STEAM ENGINE!
AS trustee in deed of trust executed to me on
the 10Th day of Oct, 1868, by Arch. K. Snapp, 1
shall, at the request of the party unidentified by
said deed, on Wednesday, 22'ad day Of December,
1869, (this nlonth), the lot recently purchased
by Mr.. Chas. s. Arnall from the Kalorama prop
erty, proceed to sell at public auction tothe high
est bidder, the Portable sic eight Horse Poa0er
Engine, conveyed to me in said trust deed.
This engine is now lying on Mr.. Arnalps lot,
where it can be seen by parties desiring to pur-
chase.
Terms cash. Sale to commence at II O clock,
A. M. ALEX. H. FULTZ,
dec14-tds Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14
NOTICE no DIsTiLLERS

The undersigned respectfully request the Con-
per Distilers of the Sixth District to meet in CON
vention at the Virginia Hotel, in the town of
Staunton, on Thursday, the 23rd inst. at 10 o.
clock A NJ, for the purpose of consultation in
respect to matters material to their interests and
of providing for their common benefit. All 9TH
ers, who expect to engage in the business. or are
otherwise interested, are invited to attend.
j. BUMGARDNER
d. Z. CLEMMER
JOHN e. RILEY
dec14-2ts E. A. FULCHER.
Virginian and Vindicator copy.
NSTRAY TAKEN UP.-About the last
II of October, the subscriber took up an es
tray steer, 2 years old, of the following descrip-
ton: white and red with crop off each car
The owner can recover this steer by proving
ownership, and paying for keeping and the cost
of this advertisement. The subscriber lives on
the Harrisonburg s. Warm Springs Turnpike 4
miles North of Deerfeld in Augusta county.
Address WIN. II. LANCE,
decI4-3t Deerfeld.
EOR RENT OR SALE. on reasonable
IL terms-possession given the 1st day of jan
uary, 1870-the House and Lot now occupied bv
0. Smith. near Staunton Nurseries Apply to
SMITH q ELDER, or A. KINNEY.
dec14-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

U ATE BARGAINS
IL MRS. III E. PAGAN & SISTER
are now offering their stock of handsome
MILLINERY GOODS!!
cheaper than before the war. They can now sell
Velvet Bonnets for S. Trimmed Hats for $l50,
handsome Silk Hats for $100, and everything in
proportion, for cash Call and examine them.
dec14-2ts
YEVAKEN UR'.-Came to the subscriber, about
4 the 10th ofSept. last a red sorrel horse,
badly stove in the shoulders, low in order, and
age unknown, which the owner can have by
proving property. paying charges, &c.
l.. l.. SLAVEN,
Travellers Ropose,
Dec 14-1t& Pocahontas, Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

The Fredericksburg Herald says :-"We hear
that there was perfect avalanche On Tuesday
night of land buyers and Of the families of
those who had already made purchases in this
section Of VIRGINIA -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

Governor Geary. of Pennsylvania, has been
reelected President of the National Union
League at New York The principal strength
of the League is now admitted to be in the
South amnnn tho nonronr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-14

N. B.-Those in debt will please call and set
avoid paying specie.
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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-01-15
AgritnItnral;
Secrets of Cheap Pork.

An exchange gives the following sen ST.
BILE items as the principle secrets of pork
raising: First. A good breed. You
may stuff any OF the land pixies with any
quantity ofcorn, and he will not fatten
Sufiolks, Chester White, or grades of any
pure breed. will show their keeping. Sec
ond. Good housing. A pig wants nice,
clean, dry pen to sleep in. The yard may
have muck and plenty Of litter for ma
nure making, but the pen, or sleeping
apartment, should be warm and well
strawed. Third. Early fattening. Pork
Is made mnch more economically I'm warm
weather than In cold. Fourth. A varie-
" of food. III cooked Indian meal Is the
staple, let IL be varied with green food
while il lasts, cornstalks, weeds, purslane,
and clover, and In winter feed enough
cabbage and roots to keep the bowels In
good condition. Fifth. Regular feeding,
three times a day. A fattening pig should
never squeal, and he will not II he always
finds his food ready at the regular time.
Calculate to have your pork worth no
more and perhaps n little less than the
feed costs. and look for all your profits
In the great heap Of rich manure which
the dying porker leaves as a legacy.
These secrets make cheap pork In your
pen, even at the present price Of corn.