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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

SOLDIER SHoT-Private Boyle, Of the
cavalry detachment employed in hunting illicit
dstiers, was brought to this city yesterday in
charge Of Deputy U. S. Marshall Saml Walt
er having been severely injured in the leg by a
gunshot wound received from one Lattrel,
of Lee county, near Cumberland Gap. On the
9th inst, Boyle, and Sergeant Bradley, under
the direction of g. d. Smith, Assistant Asses
scr, went to the house of Littrel about mid
night and aroused him, making known the OBJ
ject of their visit. Lttrel, who had met them
at the door, returned aud procured his musket,
which he fired, breaking the leg Of the soldier
He escaped in the darkness, but his distillery
was destroyed the next day. Private Boyle is
now in the hospital at Camp Schofeld. -Lyuch
Nrginian, 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21
Washington, December IA.

The report was telegraphed over the country,
a few days ago. that Gov. Walker, of Virginia,
in a speech before the Reconstruction Commit
tee in Washington, said he was Republican
in the party sense, and drafted or gave to SEN
ator Stewart the idea of, the Fifteenth Amend
ment, &C. We are much pleased to learn from
the Richmond Wing that Gov. w. said moth
ing about either of these subjects, and that the
report was Incorrect
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

A special Washington despatch to the Balti-
more Gazette, dated the 10th, says:
A delegation of Disconnected Virginians also
called at the White House to talk to the Presi-
dent about Virginia matters. Among them was
Mr.. Porter member of Congress elect. They
represented to the President how bad thing
it would be to admit Virginia without further
concessions, and intimated some dissatisfaction
with that portion Of the message recommend
ing early action on her claimsto admission"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

A MISTAKE The Dispatch of yesterday
stated that Mr. Segar Congressman elect, OPP
posed the admission Of Virginia before the re-
construction committee, Saturday, when in
fact, in carefully written speech, he advocated
the unconditional and immediate admission of
the State. Enquirer, l4th
We are pleased to see this correction, for we
were amazed when we saw the statement, made
in the special Washington telegram to the Dis
patch of the 18th, that Segar had presented a
written address to the Reconstruction Com
mittee opposing the admission of the State as
at present constituted. Upon the authority of
that telegram we stated last week that our read
ers, who had voted for Segar for Congressman
at large, would be surprised to learn that he
was opposing the admission of Virginia We
are pleased to find that it was mistake.
?. Safer the above was written, we found
the following note from Mr.. Segar himself in
the Alexandria Gazette correcting the mistate-
ment Of the Dispatch:
To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette.
Please contradict the statement of the Rich
mond Dispatch that [ submitted to the Recon-
struction Committee written argument against
the admission of our State. The exact reverse
is the case. submitted paper, designed as
an expression of the views Of the entire Vir-
ginia delegation elect except Mr.. Porter. IN ia
cor of immediate admission, and not against at.
had not time lowing to indisposition) to ex-
hibit the paper to the several MEMBERS or it
would have gone in as an embodiment Of the
views of the delegation. Yours truly,
JOSEPH SEGAR.
Washington, December A.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21
Tappahannock, Va. Commissioners

Good Small Fan I'm for SaIe.-I will
"A offer for sale tract of land belonging to
the estate Of Abraham Stoner, decd, containing
road leading from Staunton to Port Republic 10
miles from Staunton and adjoining the lands of
Henry K. Eakle and others. If not sold pri
vately before Saturday, January 18th, 1870, 1t
is good log dwelling on the land with two kitch-
ems, good Swisher barn, cabinet-maker's shop
with a cellar under it-and all necessary out
houses. and is convenient to schools, churches,
&C. There are about 90 acres cleared and the
balance is under good fencing and in fine state
of cultivation.
Terms-One-third in hand and the balance in
one, two and three years.
nov9-tds LEVI q. STONER,
New Hope, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

POLITICAL PERSECUTION. The Roanoke
VALLEY. (Clarksvile) mentions occurrences in
Mecklenburg, which show that the Radical ne
groes there will have to he taught how to be-
have themselves It says:
s'Tom Warren, Conservative colored man,
(the very first one of bis race to vote the Con-
sentative ticket in the county, was assaulted
on Saturday night by two VIGOROUSLY Radical
nogroes Solomon Fields and Isaac Digger, and
beaten nearly to death.
son Saturday last a few colored men came
to GAINESVILLE for the purpose of organizing a
Walker Club and although they conducted
themselves with perfect propriety, they were
set upon by drunken rabble and driven from
the town"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21
T OOK OUT FOR CHRHSTMAS!!

just received from New York and PhiadeI-
phia handsome assortment of
BOOKS AND FANCY ARTICLES,
suitable for Holiday, Bridal and Birthday Pres
ents. Among the books are handsomely bound
Poetical and other Illustrated Works. Bibles,
Prayer Books, Hymn Books beautiful Sunday
and Common School Reward Cards, Toy Books,
&c. The fancy articles consist of Writing Desks,
Portfolios, Work Boxes, Card Cases, Inkstands,
Penholders, Penkniyes, Ivory Tablets, Photo
graphs Frames, Pocket Books, Book Marks, Pa
per Cutters &c.
dec2l ROBERT COWAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

Governor John White Stevenson, of Ken
lucky, who has just been elected to the United
States Senate, is native Of Virginia, and a
son of the Hon. Andrew Stevenson, formerly
of Albemarle county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

The citizens Of New Market and vicinity in
Shenandoah county, are subscribing freely for
the purpose Of building brick two-story front
to the Academy of New Market. The sum of
$l,2ll has been subscribed, and subscriptions
are still going on. The spirit of improvement
is abroad throughout the Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

Wardwell, the Superintendent of the Vir-
GINA Penitentiary, writes that he ''prays God
and all Virginians will forgive him for having
supported the election of Gov. Wells" This,
we presume, because Gov. Wells has recently
written the best letter he ever wrote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

The Empress Eugene, it is said, has instruct
ed her Chamberlain to meet Pere Hyacinthe at
Havre, and dissuade him from attempting to
preach in Paris.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21
auction Sales.
G1OnaIniSS


commissioners SaIe.-As SPECIAL com ON:
missioner appointed by decree OF 5h o, Che the
emit Court of Highland county. renueioIb annerv
9th dav of September, 1869, IN tne cLat hI;roye
suit of BENJAMIN B; CaRp9Ss ampbel dee d, vs.
leonard H. Erwin, will, on the Zzna aaH 1 81 81
January. 1870, on the premises pr0ceeu ~ $50 Of
public auction to the highest bldder, Nv Wor-
land belonging to the sald Ervl ny ts main road
leading from Monterey to HuntersVille, 49, 49,
fifteen miles from the former place, colta'n he
about I65 acres. Also, if necessary, AZ Ra LIE
same time and place, another tract on DacA
Creek in said county, the property OF SAID Ell
The 165 acre tract is about one.half cleared,
and the rest heavily timbered; IS well watereui;
and Is Immediately on the line of the projected
extension to the Ohio river OF tne a. ~. anu ~
Ra;Iroad and has on it a comfortable log dwel-
ling and out houses. The 70 acre 'r"o' - 'N.'--
TERMs-One- fourth of the purchase money III
hand The residue in equal installments OF one
and two wears from the day OF sale with lnteress
from said day of sale, the purchaser 70 he
with good personal security, and the tltle 70 1e
rataned until all of the purchase money snail
have beer paid .. Commissioner.
decl4-6t Oo.n....ee-9HH -
"1YE ESTATE IN NsARKET.-l offer
n for sale my estate on South h1Ver, ~ a.
oiista county. Va two miles from New hope.
H contains $50 acres, every foot OF whlcn Is
arabic and of superior quality 1t mas on , ~ !"
handsome and commodious brick mansion mouse,
spacious barn and all necessary out-noueses, ar
ru Ne set in grass and in good state of cu
tivation. The character of the Improvements.
the quality of the andts proximity to ana ten
from Waynesboro depot to churches, schools,
stores &c.-as we'll as the surrounding society
and attractions, warrant me in saying that there re
is not a superior estate in market in this part OF
the Valley Ifdesired it can be conveniently d.
vided into two farms. My address is New Hope,
Va and Mr.. N K Trout of Staunton, Va, au-
thorized to sell for me.
decl4-6t LOGAN y. MAI
Lancaster Intelligencer copy and send bill to
this Office,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

REPEAL OF TEST OATHs.-The New York
Post (Republican) says that Senator Ferry S
bill for the repeal of the test-oath act ought to
be passed without delay There is a general
agreement among the people and in the Press
on this question
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

The vote for Governor in Texas is so close
that an official count only satisfactorily de-
termine the result The Conservatives claim
majority in the Legislature on joint ballot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

The last of the London rumors about the
Suez Canal was sufficiently important to call
forth an authoritative denial. The canal is not
to be closed in order that new excavations may
be made
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

Virginia is stopping very low, but has not
been admitted yet, and probably will not be for
some time. 1t is questionable whether she
should manifest such eager desire to be admit
ted. Obsequiousy counting the favor of B. f.
Butler, and speaking with bated breath in a
bondman's key, will not hasten her admission
or add to the respect which other States &C
cord to her.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

Henry Ward Beecher says he did not know
the real circumstances connected with the Rich
ardson- Mcfarland case, or that the divorce OBJ
tanned in Indiana was an illegal one. Had he
known it, he never would have performed the
marriage ceremony.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

We think we may safely promise that the ad-
mission of Virginia will be speedily followed by
a rush across our borders Of prospectors, and
land hunters as we'll as of capitalists desiring
to invest in manufacturing enterprises Rich.
Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

The following comprehensive definition Of
''to eat, was in session last week: ITO insert
nutritious. pabulum into the dentifricated OF
flee below the nasal protuberance, which (the
pabuum) being masticated, peregrinates the
car;ilagnous cavities to the larynx, and is final
ly domiciiated in the receptacle for digested
particles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

There was grand review Of the Pontifcal
Zouaves at Rome on Wednesday, Sixty thou
sand spectators were present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21
JAMES II. BEAR.
july13-tf JOHN Fl. HEIZER.
StOLe9a.
- $500 OLOLS2ts
GOO REWARD.-HoRSR sToLEN.-

GOO REWARD.-HORSE STOLEN
DOO Was stolen from the farm of George
Shuey, on Middle river, near Swoope' depot, on
Friday night, the 10Th inst, a light iron-gray
M ARE, five years old next Spring; had a Yery
heavy name and tail; had a rubbed mark on her
right shoulder caused by the gears; light face
had shoes on before, and was barefooted behind
:, L VIII pay reward OF Sis for the recovery of
the mare, and SIS for the detection of the t6;af
hovZo- y f-- GEORGE SHUEY,
Swoope's Depot, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

The Pope's health is remarkably good. The
report.to the contrary was without foundation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN WYoMING.-Th fol-
owing is the law recently enacted by the
Wyoming Legislature
BE At enacted By the Council and House Of Re
personalities o.. Wyomiag Territory:
Section l. That every woman Of the age of
swenty-one years, residing in this Territory,
may, at every election to be holden under the
laws thereof, cast her vote. And her rights to
the elective franchise and to hold Office shall be
the same under the election laws of the Terri
tory as those to electors.
Section 2 This act shall take effect and be
IN force from and after its passage.
Judge Jno S. Caskie died in Richmond on
Tuesday, in the fiftieth year of bis age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21
Scene in Henrico County Court.

A very unusual scene for Virginia court of
justice occurred yesterday during the session OF
the Henrlco county court. A man was on trial
before the court for having violated the law by
selling liquor without license. The Common
wealth's Attorney, Mr.. Bowden, was prosecu-
ting, but was thought by the court to be rather
''too much under the influence to proceed
with the case, and Mr. Atlee, the presiding JUS
tice, proposed that the court take a recess
Mr. Bowden objected, and said he wished to
proceed with his argument. He was allowed
to go on for short time, when Mr.. Atlee
asked him % suspend, as it was his intention to
adjourn the court.
Mr. Bowden asked what that was to be done
for.
Mr.. Atlee replied, Because | do not think
you are in condition to proceed with the case"
Mr. Bowden said, "You id old gray head
ed s-n of b-h," jumped over the bar and
made for Mr.. Atlee The sherifs were called
to interfere, and he made battle with them
He fought Sheriff Smith off and Deputy Sher..
if Walsh came up to reinforce him. He turned
his attention to Walsh, and he had to call in
assistance. By combining their forces the Off
GERS finally overcame the beigerent attorney
and took him up, neck and heels, and carried
him to jail.
He remained in Jail about an hour and a
half, when Col. Marmaduke johnson went in
to see him, and told him that, whilst their re-
lations didn't justify him in interfering in the
matter, he thought it his duty to say to him
that he had acted improperly, and should apol-
ogize to the court.
MIR. Bowden consented to do so, was brought
into court, made his apology, and was dis
charged from custody.-Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

Frederick s. Turkey has been appointed as
sistant assessor for the first Virginia district.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

The health of the Pope occasions much un-
easiness at Rome.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

AMERICANS TO BE ELEVATED TO THE CARDI-
NAIATE.-A correspondent Of the World, wri-
ting from Rome, says:
1t is rumored, but do not know upon how
good an authority, that at the next consistory
one or more of the American prelates will be
elevated to the purple. The Archbshops of
New York and Baltimore are the ones suppos-
ed likely to receive this distinction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

AL Goods Guaranteed as Represented!
All Goods sold at Retail for the same price as
at Wholesale. We invite all to call at the
REMD @NaD H8 NE
Liberal Discount to Country Merchants.
My stock is large, such as Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Watches, Ladies' Fancy Articles and Fur
nishing Goods, Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats,
Trunks Valses and Leather Bags, Umbrellas,
Banjos. Violins, Cutlery of all de-
scriptions. Also, the largest and
FINEST STOCK OF SIL YER WARE!t
must have room, my shelves are packed, my
counters filled up, no room to turn, ana more
Goods comingl
COME TO CHEAP CHARLEY'Sw
atE " ATTENTTON!!!
Fine bleached cotton worth 22c, we seltat 15c.
Calico, well assorted, worth 16c, we sell at 1Oc.
Brown Cotton, worth Ice, we sell at lOc.
Bleached Cotton, yard wide, worth l5c
per yard, sell yards for SOC.
5000 pairs of Berlin Lined Ladies' Gloves,
worth Isl pair, we sell your choice for SOC.
Ladies' Hose, selling everywhere, at 3Oc
pair, we sell pairs for SOC.
Ladies' Lawn Handkerchiefs. worth 25c a
piece, sell for 25c.
Dressing Combs, Round Combs, Small Combs
and Long Combs, all at HALF PRICE!
CLOTHINGl We OFFER AT COST!
We have the finest and BEST MADE STOCK in
Staunton, all of our own manufacture. tfer.g
Genuine Chinchilla Overcoats worth $50, we
will sell at SIS 90
Fine Beaver overcoats worth $50, we 70 90
We have Beaver Overcoats, worth $10
we will sell at 600
we offer at 1000
Suits of Cashmere. fine. at IS 90
Cashmere pants, all wool and lined to 3 w
Working pants all wool and lined, 2OO
800 vests, all colors and sizes, your choice, 5O
FANCY GOODS!
Work Boxes very fine, 50ca3 90
Ladies' COMPANIONS very fine 5Oca8 90
Ladies Satchels, very fine, 15ca5 w
Hair Brushes 20ca4 GO
Dressing Combs, local 81
Beads large small, thick and thin. round, oval,
square and oblong, pressed and cut, IN long ana
short Strands.
1000 Switches, best in town, for Csc.
The old and orig inal English Glycerine Soap,
package of cakes, beautifully put up, 25c.
If you wish to save time and money, come to
"CzEAP CHARLEY !!!"
Our WATCHES s. JEWELRY Department
is now the best in To-Hn!!
Cir. ?. +. SCHMITT, the well known and prac-
teal Matchmaker and Jeweller. is in charge OF
this department, and ready for duty All work
neatly done, and satisfaction guaranteed. We
receive JeweIry from the manufacturers every
time the style changes-that is about a
month Come and see our new styles
I have great many things to show you and
more to say to you, but viii tell you the balance
at my place Of business.
dec21-3mOs GTIADKE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21
Private Sales.

BNOR RENT OR SALE. on reasonable
H. terms-possession given the 1st day of jan
uary, 1970-the House and Lot now occupied by
0. Smith. near Staunton Nurseries. Apply to
SMITH & ELDER, or A. KINNEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

RITRLIC SAFE OF A PORTABLE
r CTE1lT ENGTNEt

AS trustee in a deed of trust executed to me on
the 10th day of Oct, 1868, by Arch. K. SnrapP, l
shall, at the request of the party; indemnliied by
1859 Chis month), on the lot recently purchased
by Mr.. Chas S. Arnall from the Kalorama prop
ery proceed to sell at public auction At to the high
Engine conveyed to me in said trust deed;
Ibis engine is now lying on Mr.. Arnalrs lot,
where it can be seen by parties desiring to pur-
chase.
M ALEX. II. FULTZ,
dec14-tds Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

We very much doubt now whether Virginia
will be admitted until after the Christmas holt
days It seems impossible for Congress to act
on this subject in plain, direct way. They are
so loath to let go of such delicious morsel.-
They are racking their brains, it would seem,
for some new condition. We have only to re-
mark that there was an implied pledge that
when the people Of Virginia complied with the
terms Of the reconstruction acts the State would
be admitted Notwithstanding this the rati-
fcation Of the 18th amendment was made new
condition And now Mr.. Ward, of New York,
has half dozen new conditions.
The case stands thus: They can admit us or
not admit u.s. We have done everything, and
more. Our business is to stand perfectly still.
We would not lift finger.
The conditions are all worthless. A State
cannot be conditionally admitted. 1t is either
admitted into the Union or it is not And af
ter admission it has precisely the same rights
that the other States have. unless our Federal
Government is a farce. M
Surely the Underwood constitution. fortified
by the fifteenth amendment, ought to be
enough. o.a
We fear that General Candy has been throw
ing his malignant shadow upon our cause. He
never interferes to help us, but always to en-
barrass us.
The whole matter, we trust, will be settled
up early in January. We imagine everybody
is tired oft, North and South. Enquirer, 10th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21
ysNsJSSTONER'S Sale of Land i

. j Allegheny county, Under decree of Es-
sex Circuit Court of the 18th of November, 1869
End DAY OF FEBRUARY NEXT, if fair, if
not, on the next fair day thereafter expose to
sale to the highest bidder at public auction, on
the premises, in the county of Allegheny, the un-
Walk (subiect to the contingent right of dover of
his wife) in tract of land in said county con-
tanning about 5000 acres, lying about six
miles from the White Sulphur Springs-the turn
through said land The other moiety of the said
land IS owned by the White Sulphur Springs
Company.
Terms-One-third cash; the residue on a cred
it of six and twelve months the purchaser Civ
ing bonds with approved personal security, and
title retained till purchase money is fully paid.
THOMAS CROXTON,
JAMES M. MATTHEWS,
Tappahannock Va Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-21

Wig
NeeU Advertisements.
ESHEEsTMAS PRESENTS
HUNTER 6. .ACKER.MAN.
MAIN STREET, Staunton Va,
Have received we'll selected assortment of
POEMS,
PRAYER BOOKS,
HYMN BOOKS,
FAMILY & POCKET BIBLES.
bound in VELVET, Morocco and CLoT q. and
variety Of
MISCELLANEOUS & TOY BOoKs!l
WRITING DESKS,
egsf from Sc, to So
WORK BOXES.
from so to $40.
TOURIST CASES s. PORT ,FOLIOs,
GOLD PENS & PENCILS,
d beautiful assortment.
POCKET KNIVES.
good variety and best quality.
1NKSTAND
many different styles.
POCKET BOOKS.
from Csc to ss So
''' =" WI ANAe'No.
bACk CANNON BOARDS
and a variety of other Games.
PAPER WEIGHTS
Plain and Colored.
1voDx
1'Oh l. IABL ELS,
BUILDING BLOCKS,
a b 9 BLOCKS,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
o,d
00oN- ----------
TENRaE FAVORfTE FAMILY SEWING
4 Machine. We desire to call attention to the
m;,o.,
" iio0A ana oioos' Machine, which is conceded
to be the hest Family sa,v,, afaoh;r ;u4u,
$3.50 - A"0o o' ih''o
duced. Call and examine the machine and as