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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30
~ NJ. p. FUNKHOUSER. j. WILLIE BASKIN.
30 SNYSTEM AND PRICES TO SUIT
HARD TIMES it,

We have just opened at the store room former
ly occupied by Piper & Funkhouser, general
stock of DRESS AND STAPLE DRY GOODS.
We have bought late in the and entirely
for cash. Believing that buying and selling ex-
clusively for cash is the true business principle,
and that it practically means reduction in prices,
we have adopted the STRICTLY CASH SYSTEM.
We invite our friends ano the public to an ex-
animation of our stock, pledging that our prices
shall be satisfactory. Respectfully.
nov30-tf M. P. FUNKHOUSER& CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30

The insurgents in the South of Hayti are re-
ported victorious, and it is reported that Sal
nave's most trusty Generals have deserted him
and Joined them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30
NIGHT SESSION.
The stockholders le-assembled at oclocl
The Cammittea ON Proxies renorted that II


The stockholders le-assembled at o'clock
The Committee on Proxies reported that the
attendance was largely In excess OF quorum
Colonel Baldwin submitted the following
1.-THE committee to whom was referred sc
much of the president report as relates to the
arrangements made with New York capitalists
for the prosecution and completion of the road
to the Ohio river have had the same under con-
sideration, and beg leave to report the follow
ing resolutions, with the unanimous recon-
mendation that they be adopted by the stock
holders, viz:
Il. Resolvsd, That the stockholders of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company, as
sembled in general meeting, do approve of the
action of the President and Directors of the
company in negotiating, accepting and ratifying
the proposition and agreement OF Messrs. q. Z.
Huntington and others, dated New York, No
vember 10th, 1869, and do hereby authorize
and empower the President and Directors to do
whatever may be necessary to carry the same
into full effect.
80. That the stockholders will proceed to
elect eleven Directors, who shall have authority
to choose from their own number President
and a Vice President of the company.
50 That Directory SO organized shall have
full power and authority to organize the com
pany IN all It's departments, to provide for
ilG SClSCtIun duu VI d. OluCcTS anu
agents Of the company, to prescribe their du-
ties and define their authority, to ascertain and
fix their compensation, and generally to make
for the government of the company such rules
as they may deem necessary, SO that the same
be not inconsistent with the charter of the COM
pany or the law of the land, and that they be
at all times subject to the authority of the stock
holders in general meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN B. BALDWIN, Chairman
General Wickham stated that since the morn
ing session another proposition for taking the
loan had been submitted the terms of which he
stated
After remarks by Messrs. Lyons, Baldwin
and Skeen the report was recommitted
Colonel Bolivar Christian presented report
from the committee to examine the treasurer
books.
Mr.. Lyons submitted series of resolutions
expressive of profound regret at the death of
the late president Of the company, Colonel f.
Fontaine, etc.
After feeling tributes to the eminent virtues
of the deceased by Messrs. Wood and Lyons,
the resolutions were unanimously adopted
Mr.. 0. FL. P. Terrill submitted resolution
providing for free transportation to stockholders
and their families at each annual meeting,
After prolonged debate, into which some
pleasantly was introduced, the resolution was
adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30

DUBLkC SALE will be sold, to the high
4 est bidder, on the farm of Jacob Showalter,
decd near Mt: Scion, Augusta county, Va, on
IA cattle, 6 fine calves, mich cows, horses, l
colt, 200 bushels good wheat, farming utensils,
some household and kitchen furniture, lot of
wagons and harness, l combined reaper and
mower-used two seasons
Terms-For all sums of SIS and under, the cash
will be required; over that amount a credit of
6 months, with approved security, will be given
for all property other than the cattle, which will
be sold upon credit of sixty days, with negotia-
BILE notes.
Those having claims against the estate are re-
quested to present them, properly authenticated,
on or before the day of sale, and those indebted
are requested to make payment promptly, as in
diligence cannot be granted.
AN Ma SHO WALTER, aa FL
81 Administrative of Jacob Showalter, dec d.
nou20-Dt# s.s....
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30
AND
Behind the Scenes.

By OLIVE LoGAN-THE GREAT REFoRMER OF
THE sTAGE-who, having abandoned stage life,
now exhibits in vivid colors the whole show
world Before and Behind the Scenes" Being
truthful. moral and high-toned as we'll as SEN
satonal rich and racy it outsells all other books.
Beautifully illustrated with 40 spirited engra-
wings, "a full-page cuts, GEO pages rose-tinted
paper. Greatest inducements offered. Prospec-
tus, boxes. and stationery free. For Circular
explaining, address Immediately, PARMELEE
& CO., Publishers, either at Philadelphia Pa,
Cincinnati Ohio or MiddletoWn. Conn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30

MIR. A. H. Bishop of Petersburg graduate
Of the Virginia Military Institute, has been an
pointed an Assistant Professor in that ipstitu-
fion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30

1t is stated that a body of fresh water as large
as Lake Ontario has recently been discovered
about thirty miles to the north of Lake Supe-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30

The Sultan protests against the proclamation,
by the Viceroy of Egypt, of the neutrality of
the Suez Canal, as trespass upon his sove-
reignty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30

Carlotta now has but few and rare lucid in
tervals, and her case is considered hopeless by
her physicians.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30
Ne2O Advertisements.
'efore the FOotIighds

VXT A n Il Il D.-AGENTS, TEACHERS,
w Clergymen, Farmers sons and daughters
and all to sell
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30
Stolen.

goo D.-HORSE STOLEN
DOU Was stolen from the farm Of Georoo
S S on Middle river, near Swoope' depot, on
~ E,ri.day night the 18th inst, light iron-gray
heavy name and tail had rubbed mark on her
right shoulder caused by the gears light face:
had shoes on before, and was barefooted behind
Twill pay reward of SIS for the recovery of
the mare, and SIS for the detection of the thief
noV23-. GEORGE SHUEY,
ii lessefF 20 f SWOOpe's DeDOt Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30

One hundred and fifty bishops have already
arrived at Rome from all parts of the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30
StOUeS Dc II7aaC0re.

GTELK4S /! STlLES!Y --StilIS co
- ties, Cooking, Stoves Tinware, Gutte ain.,
an ana opoutlng, made of the best material and hS
sAe pest workmen. Repairing done promntIv ~
!uly oo. B. F. POINTS
GAVE FUEL.-BIBB'S ILLUMINATEn
Al D saaaaS Gas RNER, for heating the
~ the best manner by W. j. FONTS up
s RbEPARE FOR WINTER.-W- T
Co PnHRiNIS, opposite to Bruce's, has on hand
Tor Wood or GOAL Very cheap. ''N''
Willow Ware of all kinds
o 'o'H sporting and Guttterinr
dsne of the best materials, by
!a. - w. j. POINTS.
Ia SbsrLo nS3 na rs, Fork and Spoon Boxes.
tor sale very low at w IoI P1f nTalners
1oG OK 81 patterns, warranted
jan IA 81 w por,1Do
Hoai OH Lanterns, and Screw for H.
y Cans, very cheap at W. J. POfNJvSS goa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30

Y AND AT TRUST SALE.-Tn nnrcr-
~ ance of deed of trust executed to me bv
samuel Lltton and wife, on the 3rd dav of No
VemOer 1 1872 | will proceed on the premises, on
IH URSDAY, DECEMBER 2nd.
near Spring Hill, to sell at public sale. to the
iiigne S bidder, two parcels of land-one contain
ing ing ~ acres and the other 40 acres-adioin-
ing, Herrlng, Gamble and Others The place is
wei I'm and is desirable residence T
VIII sell the whole or SO much of the land as nav
De necessary to pay the incumbrance. '''''
and ddearmS1.mCosts of sale in hand balance in six
bear;n months by bonds with good security
security Sale at 2 clock, P. nj. "''''''''e
HOvA-tds NICHO. K. TROUT Trns+oo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-30

The corporation debt of Fredericksburg ag-
grcgates 1914, 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10
A Big Snake Captured.

This seems to be an extraordinary good
year for snakes-a year of large snakes, ven
omous and frie htfu!.
One day last week. a tremendous, fright
full looking snake, measuring full eleven feet
in length and as thick as common sized
stove pipe. WAS killed in the section of coun
~ between Clarksburg and Acton, by Meth
Odist preacher. The statement comes to Us
pretty direct, and though it would seem a
little too much ''snaky," We must believe it,
rs it was told us By preacher who has the
snakes hide stuffed VITA bran TO bear him
testimony.
He was riding along the road and saw where
sometb bling had crossed in the dust which at
tracted his attention. and as it seemed to be
going in the direction of. his farm he con
cIuded to follow He had not gone great
ways before he found large hog which had
just been kilied-how OF by what means he
was unable to tell Passing on and nearing
his farm he discovered his cattle moving
around as if badly frightened at something.
and on getting near the cattle, to his aston
ishment, he saw mOnstrOus snake winding
itself around a cows neck. lie fastened to
the house and armed himself with gun and
un iron pitchfork and returned to make war
against bis snakeship. 1n.the event he should
fail TO kill the snake the FIRST shot and i.
should come at him he intended to bayone!
him with the pitchfork. On returning he
found the snake tightening its coil aroind
the cows neck. and the COW staggering as
though ready to drop Getting up within a
rod so the snake discovered him and peered
its head about two feet above the COW S neck
as if to say. Come no nearer, or you too
shall be my victIm!" He took deliberate
aim. and at the report of the gun the monster
dropped, and in its death struggles released
the COW. 1t was shot through the head. A
few minutes longer and the COW would have
been choked to death.
This is pretty large snake. and certainly
exhibited wonderful wick edness and power in
killing a hog. and then attacking a COW, which
it would doubtless have Killed if it had not
been iaterfered with, but it was not so large
as he snake discovered on Hurricane last
fall. aud also this last spring.
The snake, which was Killed last week. ia
described as of a bro5nish color. with
large green like spots It's hide has been
stuffed as before stated and is now on exhibi>
ton in Acton. we understand
Franklin Jcfersonidn 2S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10
TIE ROAD TAX.

The annual road tax of Jefferson county,
is within fraction OF $1,000. This sum, if
judiciously expended, ought to keep the roads
of the county in at least toerable repair, at
this season of the year, at any rate. But
nothing seem, to be done with view to econ
omy over which the present Board of Super
visors has any control, and the money of the
jeople is lavishly expended without any COM
pensating result. AS a burlesque upon tho
manner in which the roads are being worked,
we have been handed Tor publication the fol-
lowing notice:
WANTED AT ONCE.-Six or eight compe-
tent nurses, well skilled in the business, to
take charge of the little boys now at work on
the roads in Bolivar township. Also. one or
two efficient hospital stewards to minister to
the necessities of the decrepid old men who
have been hired to dig dirt in the same town
ship. Immediate application is desired, as
the situations will remain open till satisfac>
torily filed. Apply to the read surveyor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10
~. The New York Tribune, in an cdito

Rg' The New York Tribune in an cdito-
rial captioned odd Virginia" says, I'VE
protest against the exaction of the test-oath,
as nreditated by Gen. Candy. We want the
lending Conservatives to take their seats in
the new Legislature. swear fidelity to the new
Constitution, aud rltity the Fifteenth Amend
meut; aud we want the State admitted there
upon to representation in Congress, and all
the rights of the government, and so VIC are
confeut do very large majority Of the North
ern people"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10
.y4I,LEYITFMs.-

From our Valley exchanges we cory the
following items -
q, - The Mechanics of New Market have or
ganized Mechanics Association.
= The Rockbridge Baths were sold by
Commissioner of the Court, on Thursday,
July 18th. to S. T. Jordan. B D. Hartman,
and NJ. G. Hartman, for $4,000.
= The freight train on the NJ. Il. Railroad
will be changed from night to day, before
long and passen ger coach will be added
for the accommodation of way>travel
- Robert Misener. who was enaged few
days since, in threshing wheat on the farm of
Mr.. John +. Fulton, near Centsrville, few
miles above Bridgewater, was caught by the
tumbling shaft aud had the flesh torn from
his arm, breast and side. Though badly hurt
it is thought he will recover. He was oiling
the machine at. the time of the accident, and
the machine was in motion.
- The engineering party of the Alexandria,
Loudoun aud Hampshire Railroad, under
charge of Capt. Marbury, which left here some
two weeks ago, have reached Moorefeld.-
We understand the party were delighted with
the appearance of the country, and declare its
conformation presents most eligible location
for a railroad, all the wey to Mootefeld. The
engineers are now pursuing their investiga-
tions between Mooreield and the Ohio river.
Winchester Times.
"A colored man in the employ of John
N Kinney of Craigsville, Augusta county, re-
ceived injuries on the, railroad near Goshen;
on the Goth ult., which resulted in his death
in a few hours. He had been drinking pref
ty freely on Sunday on Monday morning he
took drink at Goshen, and said he would 90
home he got on the railroad, starting in the
opposite direction to his home, went a short
distance. and fell or laid on the track, his
right arm extending over the rail- Shortly
after he started, the material train came
along. ran on him, cutting off his right arm
and mntilnting his right side so badly that he
died in few hours.
- Last Wednesday we saw, in the hands
of Constable Buxwell, warrent for the ar
rest of a man named William Light, who is
charged with having committed a rape upon
the person of Mrs Shsaha Frits residing some
three or four miles northeast of Winchester.
Light. we understand, was a federal soldier
during the war.
On Wednesday. Light was arrested by
Constable BoxweIl and brought to town and
the case tried before Justice Besore, the yo-
man testifying to his guilt. The accused hav-
ing no evidence to prov, his innocence, was
committed to Jail to await trial.
Winchester Neacs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

How A DETECTIVE OFFICER CAUGHT A
lately caught dstlIer in an ingenious man
ner. The Lafayette Jourmat tells the story
"A short time ago it became known to the
officers that an illicit still was running sOme-
where ON Coal creek. Officer Crppy went
down, ami by dInt Of travelling through that
country buying hogs and hiring out as a
harvest hand, succeeded in accomplishing the
object of his mission in very short time
While acting IN the latter rOie-and Joe, by
the way, notwithstanding his cOrporosity, is
some in the harvest feld-ne became one
day suddenly very dry. and declared he would
work no longer without drink of whiskey.
This was the entering wedge The uhiSkey
was produc d, and by means Of few diigent
inquiries, and the assistance Of Officer Ben
nett, all the desired information was obtained
The owner of the distIlery, named james
WaShburu was captured and brought to La
tayette. He had hearing before Commits
siOner Thomas B. Ward, aud was bound oveE
to,uaswer the charge OF having n dstllery
apparatus in His possession contrary to law.
aud of manufacturing and selling whsScy
without making certain required pecuniary ar
rangenents gith Uncle Sam. His bail was
hxed ii, 50 500, which it is supposed he will
furnish. Oficer Cuppy calculates that he
must have quite an army of hogs engaged in
different parts Of the country. If any of our
country friends recollect Of engaging hogs to
a portIy, jolly, good looking fellow, who has
not yet returned, we advise them to look up
another customer, as Joe will probably never
call for them"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

1@- 1t seems that one of Grants brothers.
in>aw is in serious trouble. A Washington
telegram to the New York Herald says:
If the President and the Secretary of the
Treasury are ignorant about the alleged mis-
management of the New Orleans Custom
House, it is not certainly for lack of charges
and complaints made against the offeials
thereof. Within the last week there have
been at least half dozen different parties
here from the Crescent City. all burdened
with the most Incredible stories Of frauds upon
the customs revenue. Among these are several
prominent members of the Radical party
The fact that the Presidents brother-in>law
is the Collector makes the subject somewhat
delicate to handle. but Secretary Boutwell, has
instituted measures to insure fair investiga>
tioa.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10
THE RECENT ELECTIONS.

Radicalism is Keeling beneath the blows
infict d upon it. "Old Virginia" that rolled
back the advancing tide of know nothism in
1865, threw herself us a hreakwater to the
expressions of-radicalism. and throttled the
monster by decisive stroke on the 9th of
July.
last week, Kentucky and Tennessee, cx-
pioded their heaviest ordnance, and prOscrip-
tion goes down beneath the blow TO the tune
of 50, 900 in each State Glorious Kentucky
gallant Tennessee! The slogan of liberty is
sounding. and soon its inspiring notes will be
heard piercing the hills and valleys of West
Nlrginia. God speed the day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10
NOTICE.

ITO EDWARD ". sYLE. AND EEBECCA J.
i HIS WIFE.
Take NOTICE that SHALL on the FOURTH DAY
OF SEPTEMBER Ext, at the OEEce Of Nie-srs.
White & Trapn"l in the town Of Cha rlEJown. he.
tween the h0hrs of A NJ. and P NJ. of that duv ,,
prOrecd to take the dcppsitobs of Richard b. Wash
ing ton and others I" be read in evidence in my be-
half, in certain sUit in Equity depending in the
Circuit Court fpr Jefferson County, wherein Bush
rod C. Washington, in his own right and guar
dian of Thomas Z. Washington ami Annie NJ r.
Washington, il Plaintiff nd the said Thomas b.
Washington and others Defendants.
And if For any cause the taking of said DEPOSIT
tiOns be no. commenced, or il commenced be not
complete that day, the came will be adjourned,
nd continued from dnv to day or time to time, at
the same place and between the same hours, until
the same shall be completed.
Respectfully Yours,
BUSHROD c. WASHINGTON.
August 10, ls69-Id PIaYrGE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

- There is no greater satire on reconstrac-
tion than the outcome of it. Its imported
Governors are already stencil to their own
party. Bullock. OF Georgia, is remaDded to
impeachment by the voice of the very papers
he founded Yarmouth. of Louisiana, is pre-
pairing to emigrate to Illinois, whence he came;
Scott. of South Carolina, is denounced as a
robber Smith, of Alabama has won unan-
iDous opinion of bis imbeciity and Wells,
of Virginia, has been spewed out of the State.
Time will be. ere long when the carpet baggers
will court the seclusion of servirude and exile
rather than the intamy of liberty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10
= The Commissioner of the General Land

The Commissioner Of the General Land
Office has just received from the Surveyor
Generals office. 1T Leaveuworth. beautiful
specimen Of the marble recently discovered by
the Leavenw"rth Coal Company in Skating
10Y coal on their trace at the southeast corner
OF the Fort Leavenworth reservation. The
ped from which this specimen was taken. lies
at depth Of three hundred fee, from the sur
lace; and the stratum is over twelve feet in
thickness This marble is dolomitic sRicatc
OF maGnesia, composition more durable than
Italian marble. The specimen received is
polished on one side, showing small CRYSTALS
OF pearl spar, while some of the markings
have the appearance of light clouds.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10
Great Fire in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, August - Since I o clock
P. NJ. an immense fire has been raging in the
United Suites bonded warehouse on Lombard
street wharf The buildings contain 80. 600
barrels of Whiskey, which will be destroyed.
The loss may reach two and IL half millions Of
dollars. ! lie fire caused BY the explosion
Of boiler. 1t is thought the engineer aud
watchman persisted in the fumes.
10 =. M.-The fire is spreading frightfully.
The United States bonded warehouse. on
Lombard street wharf, better known as Patter-
sons stores, a six-story brick building. 25O
feet by $50 feet, containing 10000 barrels Of
whi>key and other goods, valued at $40 00O,-
600 to Sll 900 900, took fire at p. NJ, and
up to this hour, ! o'clock A. NJ. (5th), has
deied the efforts of the fremen.
The burning liquor, running through the
streets in rivers, destroyed the hose, thus
seriously Interfering with the fremen. 1t is
ina possible to state how far the FIRE will extend
There is a large number Of minor casualties,
but no lives are known to be lost except four
children killed By falling brick.
The origin of the FIRE is stated as follows !:
The immense weight of whiskey stored in the
south end Of the building directly over the
engine room caused the upper part OF the
building to give way, letting the whiskey down
In the engine room, auu IN an Instant the IRE
spread through the six stories.
The fremen directed their efforts towards
saving the adjacent property, it being impos-
sible to do anything with the warehouses;
Most of the whiskey was that on which duty
had been paid under the extension act Of Con.
gress. The fire is the most destructive in this
city since the great fire of 1850. The principal
losers are the Hannis' Catherwood, and John
Gibsons Sons. At this hour it is impossible
to state the amount of insurance.
LATER.
lis A. NJ. August 5.-A heavy thunder
storm has set in. which will aid in reducing
the fire, but it is still burning terriicalIy -
Great heat prevents approach to ascertain nil
nor particulars, bat the streets are full Of
rumors OF lives lost by falling walls
The stores destroyed were considered to be
entirely fire proof There were iron doors
and shutters. and 1S-inch walls between each
of the eight sIoFes but they burned almost as
if made of wood.
The burning whiskey ran into the sewers,
causing an expulsion and great panic among
the spectators which was increased By reports
that the building continued powder, salpetre,
&c
The buildings were erected some fifteen
years ago. AID were considered amongst the
finest Of the Kind in the country They we're
formerly used by the Government for storing
sugar. cigars. &C. but recently we're entirely
used for the storage OF whiskey il bond.