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GREAT BRITAIN.
Another RitnnIistic Meetine.

There was another meeting of Rtualists on
the morning Of January Is. at Freemason's Hall,
composed almost exclusively of those who are
in favor of continuing the altar lights and other
practices, condemned by the Judicial Committee
of Privy Council. long and very earnest con.
versation took place, in which Mr.. Bennett, Mr..
Orby Shipley, Mr.. Edwards, Mr.. Lowder, and
other gentlemen joined. 1t was generally ad-
mitted that it would be very unwise TO bind the
clergy as u body TO any particular course, mas
much as circumstances differed in various pa
rishes, and some might feel ii their duty TO eXpli.
city obey the law of the Church on these points
where it differed from the law Of the land as
recently expounded by the High Court OF APP
peal. Several clergy men have determined to
continue the lights, at all events until they
receive monltion from a spiritual authority.
The question of the prosecution of Mr.. Bennett
on doctrinal matters was alluded to, and it was
generally admitted that, in the event sf the
Judicial Committee OF the Privy Council de-
creeng that the Real Presence IN the Eucharist
is antagonistic 10 the doctrines of the Church
OF England, the High Church party must, as Il
body, secede.
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--Messrs. William Painter & Co., bankers,
No. SO South Third Street. report the foll0sane
rates of exchange to-day at IL Oclock:-
United States 6s. 1881, ll2all24; o. 8. $40,
llOl@1lOsi do. July, 1866, lOS@lOSI: do. July
1867, l0s3@lOss; do. 1868, lO5S@lO9t; 1o-40s, lOs
@lOsl. Compound Interest Notos, past due,
1925. Gold, l96A@l96l,
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schools by State inspectors. Another law will
be brought in to totally abolish the Concordat,
and another TO make civil marriage compulsory.
Stormy scenes may be looked tor curing the
next session OF the Reichsrath.
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PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXOHANGE SALES TODAY
Reported by De Haven IL Bro, No. 40 IS. Third atTeet
EIRAT HOARD

-Messrs. Jay Cooke & Co. quote Govern
ment securities, etc, as follows:-U. s, 6s of
1881, 1l25@ll2B; 5-20s of 1862, 113G@ll3s;
llOs: July, 1865, lOsA@lOss; do. 1867, lOss@
1888; do. 1868. lO90lO9t; l0-4Os, l0st0lOsl.
Union Pacific boLds, l0lb@l01}. Gold, 1861.
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kill at 43a, no change; Norristown at "a "a
change; and Philadelphia and CT e at aSI no o
change. ~"
City Passenger Railway shares were In fair
demand. Thirteenth and Fifteenth sold at Is
no change; Hestonville at IL, no changes; and
Green and Coates at &c. no change. lei WAS
bid for Second and Third; 444 for Chestnut and
Walnut; and 28 for Grard College.
Bank shares were in demand for investment.
Philadelphia sold at 1853, an advance of 4, and
Girard at SO, an advance of. 81 was bid for
Commercial; 3l5 for Mechanics; 81 for Penn
Township; 738 for City; 43 for Consolidation, and
1913 for Central National.
In Canal shares there was nothing doing.
104 was bid for Schuyklill Navigation common: :
204 ior preferred do; 3l& for Lehigh Navigation ;
20 tor Morris Canal; SO for Morris Canal pre-.
ferred; and IL for Sus luehanna Canal.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE sALES TO-DAY
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LATEST SHIPPING INTEI.LIGENCE.
For addtttoaas Mal,ins Nesos SEQ h.stele PaRes

For additional M3l1WS NetOS SEQ HtStUe r-upeSS
[BY TELEeRAPHl
NEW YORK, JaA. 29.-ArTived. steamship Anslra-
lasiau from Liverpool
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA..........J ANUARY 29.
STATE or rHERMoMErEE AT THE EVBNISe TELE-
GRAPH OBFICH,
A. M.........42 IL a. M .."......i9lS p M.....o7
CLEARED THIS MORNING.
steamship Prometheus, Gray, Charleston. e A. Sou
der & Co.
Barque Sarah A. Staples Staples, ssgua Ia Grauds,
OTkmRn n Co.
str MnlvnIe Renear, Millville, Whtali. Tat1m &co.
ARRIVED THIS MoRNINo.
Fchr Julia IG. damage, Lurvey. days from New
York, with SAT- 10 CatVln b OrOwelI d On.
steamer Rloharl wiling, Cundln, 10 hours from
Baltimore, with mdse. 10 A. Groves Jr,
ASHORE.
BaTQue IL HRwsSfron Liverpool. before Tepnfteu
below, went on The SSORs opposite Ben DAVIS hnl
about 10 miles below Bomhay HOOK, a. T. Al. on
Tufsday last; she OF amer INTO 2s ieet
tow went on the same shoa agan, aud remal lns thls
morning.; she makes no water, ana N the weasneeI
continues favorable she Will be 60 on withou"
damage after dlscharginR part OF her cargo
DISASTER.
struck a rock while going into the wharf AZ George
town ID O. on night OF 9Th inst and buuk soon hteeE
near the OF street, having had mole stove In
her bottom.
MEMORANDA
Chin Rala n Spear, hences MRy 20 for
Pichiingoe, Lever California. had not arrived ont
an tha am inst fears entertained La Pas
for her safety she had been out upwards Of 2oO
RnIoue Ocean, from liverpool for Philsdeluhia
was spoken 9th Inst: on Ballycotton:
from Flushing Roada 9Th inst.
Schr Crescent Lodge Hatch, for Philade' phiae
cleared At New YORK yesterday,
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This Afternoons Quotations.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. 29-P. M.The stock of
Cotton afoat is 3Ol, 900 bales, including l4l 900
American.
Lard and Pork firm. Bacon, sos. Tall)w,
46s. 3d.
the spot and siloat. Sales on the spot at 1885,. {;
afoat 1857.
LONDON, Jan. 20 - p. NJ. - Sperm OIL, G94.
Tallow, ATS. Sd.
LONDON Jan. 29-P. NJ -Consols, 93b for b 9TH
money and account. U. s. 5-20s, 75b. American
Stocks easier, without change in quotations.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 29-2 P. NJ. - Manchester
advices are less favorable. and cause dulness.
Wheat dull: No. 2 red Western, o.. 10d. .G09s. Id
Corn 34s 0S4s. Cd. for old, aud 33s. 81 for ne ".
PARIS, Jan. 29,-The increase of bullion in the
Bank of France is 5000, 000t.
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A Prize Fight

is reported to have taken place near this place
last evening. The combatants were kno gn as
light weight, and were both from Philadelphia.
the affair appears TO have been regularly, but
hurredly organized, with referee, tine.
keeper, a bottle. holder, and other appliances,
After thirteen rounds it is said that both cou-
testants, becoming dissatisf ID with some of the
decisions which had been made, attacked their
own referee aud bottle. holder, aud ended the
affair in grand melee. 1t is said that a lady
was the original cause of the dispute.
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STATE OF THERMoMErER AT THE EvENISe TELL
6RAPH OFFICH
A. M....,...42 IL a. M M...,....i99 p M..-...,,,5
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An engineer offers to build three railroads
over the Alps ON guarantee of $l20, 900 an
nual interest. He estimates the cost at nine
million dollars.
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Mail Dates to Jan. Ia.
The State of Affairs in Spain-MOre
About the Malaga Affair-A
RitualstiC Meeting
in London.

BY the arrival at New York yesterday Of the
steamer City OF London, we have European
advlces by mail to January IA.
GREAT BRITAIN
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lBY TBLBGRAPHI
NEW YORK, JaA. 29.-ArEived. steamship Austria
lasiau, from Liverpool.
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THE EUROPEAN MARKETS
BY Atlantic Cable.
This MOrniME's QnOtAGIOns.

LONDON, Jan. ga. M.-COnsols for money,
93t0934; for account, 934. u. S. 5-20s, 75s@D755.
American Stocks steady. Erie R.R., 264; ILL.,
nois Central, 92&.
LIVERPOOL Jan. 30 "A. NJ. Cotton steady;
middling upIpnds, 114d.: middlng 0rlean3, llG
@llSd. The taies to-day are estimated at
IL 600 bales. Sales of the week n, 900 bales; for
export, $4,000 bales; for speculation, 1910
bales. The stock in port Is 269, 900 bales OF
which n. 600 bales Amer Gao.
Mess Pork, 95s. Petroleum quiet.
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SECOND EDITION
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
The Judicial Contest at Harris
burg-AnOther Prize Fight.
Financial and Commercial
FROM HARRISBURG.
special Despatch 10 The Evening Telegraph.
The Thayer- GrSenbank Contest.

The Thayer Grsenbank Contest.
HARRISBURG Jan. 30. The Hon. Thomas
Greenbank appeared before the JOINT Commit
tee of the Legislature this morning, and put in
his answer to the petition Of NJ. Russell Tnayer
in the matter of the contested District Judge
ship of Philadelphia. The answer is very
lengthy. After denying the principal allega-
tions of the contestant the respondent alleges
that true addition of the precinct returns, as
fled in the ProthonotarS's office, will show
majority for himself of 229 votes. The folio wing
gentlemen Of the Philadelphia Bar appeared as
counsel for Judge Greenbank: 80 Hon. William
A. Porter, Henry NJ Dechert and George Bull,
Esqs.
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ARRIVED THI9 MORNINO

Barque Sarah A. Staples. Staples, ssgua Ia Grands
str MnlviiIe Renear, Ninville, whitali Tatum AGO
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CLEARED THIS MORNING.
amShip PrOmethgus HraV Charleston. e. A
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wHAT Is THERE YET TO BE DONE?
In considering this question IL must be re.
paembered that all the rem aiming iron to finish
the road is contracted for, auA the largest por-
hon paid for and now delivered on the line of
the Union Pacific Railroad and the Central
Pacific Railroad, and that the grading is almost
finished.
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Rchr Julia D. Gamsge, Lurvey, days from New
York with SAT- 10 CAtVtn .. OrOwell d On.
steamer RlohGrl Wiling, Cundln. 10 hours IRON
Balumore with mdse. 10 A. Groves, Jr,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21
70 the Owners of Mineral Lands.

TO the Editor of the Enquirer and Eran,iner
The State Agricultural Society has very wise
ly determined to enrich its exhibition at the an
nual fair in November with specimens of the
minerals of Virginia.
| have agreed, in connection with Capt. g.
Q. McPhail, to solicit contributions to this de-
partment of the exhibition so far as to collect
and arrange the specimens.
There will, doubtless be great many strang-
ers here at that time to look into our natural
resources 1t is, therefore, Of great Importance
that we should be able to show them every
mineral OF value that we possess in the State.
Let the owners OF mines and deposits, therefore,
select good, fair specimens, put them up Sc
curely, and address the package to me for the
State Fair" Write letter at the same time
describing the property, its location, &c. From
these letters will be compiled catalogue of all
the minerals shown.
1t is specially desirable to obtain good speci-
mems from every locality containing iron, cop
per, lead, zinc, gold, and silver ores, of every
variety; barytes, manganese, plumbago, nickle,
gypsum, marl silica, marble, granite, slate,
soapstone, brownstone, mica, kaolin, fire clay,
hydraulic lime, asbestos, rock salt, coal, peat,
ochre, and the purest qualities of carbonate of
lime.
A full collection of these minerals, with hon
est, reliable Information about them, may lead
to the most iMportant results. If owners will
take the little trouble of sending the specimens,
we will do what ever else is necessary to bring
them prominently before the thousands who will
be here
j. d. IMBoDEN, Richmond, Va.
Will all the news papers of the State publish
the above, or invite attention to the subject?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21
Observance of the Sabbath

The Richmond Wing thinks the Fourth Com
mandent is not binding upon u.s. Christ, it
says, did away with the Sabbath, and ''the
New Testament again and again condemns the
regarding one day as more holy or sacred than
another" All this is news to US. We have
not so read the New Testament. The Jews
had fallen into gross error in regard to the
proper manner Of keeping the Sabbath, even
prohibiting acts of necessity and mercy, and
this error Christ reproved. He expounded the
law of the Sabbath, but did not abrogate it.
The Wing wants the poor men of Richmond
and Petersburg after weeks toll, to refresh
body and soul ''by snufiing the healthful
breezes of the sea at Cobbs Island or else
where on Sunday" That sturdy old Stone
mason, Hugh Miller, referring to the same sub
ject, says:
aAmong the existing varieties of the genus
philanthropist benevolent men bent on bet
tering the condition of the masses-there is a
variety who would fain send out our working
people to the country on Sabbaths, to become
happy and innocent in smelling primroses, and
stringing daisies on grass stalks. An excellent
scheme theirs, if they but knew it, for sinking
people into ignorance and brutality-for fll-
ing country with gloomy warehouses, and the
warehouses with unhappy paupers."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21
NTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

ANOTHER STORY ABOUT THE SIR John
FRANKLIN ARCTIC ExPLoRERs.-San fran
cisco, Sept. ia party whose reliability IS
said to be vouched for, writes to. the Bulletin
from San Buela Ventura that document was
found on the beach at that place, August ~,
much mutilated In it the finder was request
ed to forward it to the Secretary of the Adml-
rally, London, or the British consul at the near
est port. The request was printed in six CON-
mercial languages The margin and every va
cant portion was filed with writing relating to
Sir John Franklin and party, the lost Artic
explorers. The document was evidently cast
into the water in latitude 60 deg. 81 min. &C
sec. longitude SO deg. 4 min. 5 sec.
It gives an account Of the desertion of the
ships Erebus and Terror. The party numbered
los at the time of desertion, under command Of
F. B. NJ Crossier. They succeeded in reaching
the above latitude and longitude, where they
found relic of the late Sir John Ross. i
states the party wintered at Beechly Island il
1851, and Sir John Franklin died June ] l
ls47. It contains many interesting incidents
connected with the expedition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21
Revolution in Telegraphing.

The Baltimore american, after careful. in.
vestigation by one of its editors, predicts a
complete revolution is shortly to take place in
the system of teegraphing, the rapidity and
cheapness of transmission enabling such re-
duction in the price that it will ultimately mo-
nopolize the business correspondence of the
country, even if it should remain in private
hands. The patentee of this new system claims
the power to transmit messages ten times as
rapidly as an expert penman can write, and to do
as much business over one wire as can be done
over ten wires by the Morse system of transmits
sion. The rates of charges. contemplated by
the patentees Of this new system are one cent
per aoord for all distances, the cheapness Of
which could not fail to draw from the mails all
business correspondence, as well as much of a
private character that cannot afford to wait the
comparatively slow postal transmission.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21

The cornerstone of new Southern NJ. E.
Church, to be erected at Edenburg, was laid by
the Masonic fraternity at that place on Thurs
day last. A large number of citizens and strang-
ers from abroad were present at the performance
of the imposing and impressive ceremonies. 1t
had been announced that Revs Dr. Huston and
Poisal, of Baltimore, would be present on the
occasion to address the people. These gentle
men, however, failed to make their appearance,
and the duty Of addressing the people devolved
er in charge of the circuit of which Edenburg
is a part. This responsibility was met in a man
ner that gave very general satisfaction to the
very large number Of persons present.-Rock.
Re0isfer. 4i % lt jI'1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21
AS we Expected.

The Radicals have published an account OF
an interview between delegation from Texas
and the President, in which the latter is repre-
scented as denouncing Jack Hamilton and the
Conservative Republicans as rebels, &c, and
promising to use the military against them
We believed, when we read it, that this was
just like some of the interviews which the
Wells faction used to put forth before our cleo
ton The correspondent Of the Baltimore ore Ca
The Texans themselves introduced politics, and
gave their own version of Texan affairs. When
they concluded, the President merely ex-
pressed his regret that there were divisions in
the Republican party, hoped better counsels
would prevail, and all difficulties be amicably
settled. This he said, and no more. Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21
For the Spectator
Valley Rail Road.

This great work seems to be at stand still
A meeting of the Stockholders is called. WIZ
it not be well to reconstruct its administration
I mean no reflection with the present Board.
I respect them for what they have done, but
we want man at the head whose very name
is a tower Of strength, or in whom all have the
fullest condolences man whose heart is in the
great work. Give us that man and we have
the Road. I say that man is Robert Z. Lee.
I nominate him. no will second the motion.
MIDWAY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21
r Register of the Va. Land Office.

We learn that Col. s. L. Lewis, of Bowling
Green, Caroline county, Va, will be candi-
date before the Legislature for the Office of
Register of the Land Office. Col. Lewis is
well and favorably known here where he spent
portion of the time, during the war, which
he so periodically and faithfully devoted to his
country's service, though at the time in feeble
health and exempt by age from such arduous
and perilous duties Being an old and prac-
tical Surveyor and Lawyer of upwards of
thirty years experience" he is qualified for
that office, and the faithful manner in which
he discharged the duties of the position he
held during the war furnishes q satisfactory
guarantee that the duties of the Land Office
will be properly attended to if devolved upon
him. Col. Lewis is an honest man, and is one
who has made many sacrifices and suffered
greatly by the war. 1t is upon such men that
we like to see the offices conferred. =.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21

A terrapin was found by Mr.. Rufus Cooper,
few days since, near Mount Ephraim Church,
in this county, with the name of Casper Yost
and June u, 1921, marked on its shell-more
than forty years since, and had travelled
but one mile. Wytheuille Dispatch. ..rlf+s, III.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21

Private letters from Minister Sickles express
a sanguine hope that the Spanish Government
will accept the proposition of the United States
relative to the purchase of Cuba The Regent
is personally in favor Of it, but his Cabinet are
slow about accepting it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21

ENORMOUS ECONOMY The absurdity of
the statement that the expenditures of the Gov
eminent the last fiscal year were 1886, 900, 600
less than for the previous year is exposed by
the journal Of Commerce. which shows that
the statement can only be true if the expenses
last year were $107, $50, rs less than nothing
The Journal published official figures nearly
month ago, showing that the expenses of the
Government for the last fiscal year were, as
then compiled, 1921 ,O41 ,O39, or about ffty-six
millions less than for the previous year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21

Our Virginia exchanges have hit upon
good plan to do honor to those negroes who
voted with the Walker party. They publish
their names in roll of honor" and hereby
hold them up prominently before the public as
deserving the kindness and assistance of their
white neighbors. Weare glad also to observe
that in a great many neighborhoods they are
holding free barbecues to which they invite not
only all the Walker colored men, but also all
who are will hereafter to act with the Conserva-
tives in politics. The next time we have an
election in Virginia there won the any difficulty
about the negro vote" -Enqu,rer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21
BOOHs Dc Stationery.
DOCKS AND S Il Att o N Z II VA
I'D large stock of ENGLISH, GREEK, LAT

DOCKS AND STATION R "a
I'D large stock of ENGLISH, GREEK, LAT
IN, and FRENCH SCHOOL BOOKS; also a
good assortment of writing Papers and Enve-
1opes, Drawing Paper, Bristol Boards, Tissue
Paper Blotting Paper, Gold Paper, Blank
Books, Black, Blue, Violet and Carmine Inks !;
Indelible Ink, India Ink, Brass Dividers.
Slate Sponge, Steel Pens, Pen Holders, Lead
Pencils, Paper, Cotton and Linen Irvine, States
Sealing Wax, Autograph Albums, School, Desk
and Pocket Inkstands, White Chalk Crayons,
Music Portfolios, Card Suspension Rings, Rulers
Bonnet Boards, &c. ROBT.. COWAN.
+: BELL d Co., BELL BROTHERS,
l08lMain ST., Lynchburg. Main St, Farmvilles
Dell q CO., wholesale and retail BOOK
I'D SELLERS s. STATIONERS, NEWS &
PERIODICAL DEALERS, -, -
Main Street, Staunton, Va, keep constantly on
hand complete assortment of School Blank
Pass, Memorandum and Pocket BOOKS
Wrapping Paper of all kinds Legal Can Fools
Cap, Flat Cap, Letter and Note Papers Wall
Taper, Window Shades, &c, Pens, Pen Holders
Pencils, Copy Books, Envelopes, States, &c. in
snort, everything that is wanted in the Book.
newspaper, Periodical or Stationery line. can be
naa this House at the very lowest cash price.
All goods sold to the trade at Northern Whole
sale Rates. Special Discount to Teachers and
schools. w. L. OLIVIER,
augoI Resident Partner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21

The Wisconsin Democratic Convention cleo
ted leaders of whom it is said ''they have some
thing better to do than to 20 through the daily
ceremony of burying their regrets and watch
ing the evergreens planted on the grave"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21

The Albany Argus reiterates the story that
young milliner in Washington county has
fallen heir to SIT 100000, left her by young
Englishman who became enamored of herwhile
travelling in this country. She has been pro-
missed $5,000,00 in December, and the balance
as soon thereafter as possible. Miss Gray, the
fortunate heiress, is said to be about thirty
years Of age. She has a mother and sisters to
enjoy it with her. - -..a-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21

Mr.. Editor Il am opposed to apologizing
therefore will not bore you or the public by do
ing thing that have made up my mind to
do, if you will accept it, and that is to give
you an account of matters and things in High
land, and only ask that neither you nor your
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21

Extremists in politics are, perhaps, the least
harmful when most blatant. Their arrogance
drives the masses to the middle ground--the
citadel of real Conservatism. atat 7Iaa j. 41za.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21
The Va. Legislature.

On the 9Th day of October, the Legislature
of this State will meet to perform the last act
prescribed in the programme of reconstruc-
ton, to wit: The adoption of the XVIII a.
mendment to the Constitution This is al
that Virginia can do towards effecting restora-
ton to the Union in obedience to the require
ments of Congress. When she shall have done
that she will have fulfilled the bill of exacting
requirements. Having done all that is re-
quired, it would be wise, we think, to abstain
from doing more. There will be time enough
to do more after Congress shall have passed
upon the action of the State. Though as in
nocent as doves, we should be as wise as SER
nentS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-21

Hon. John Bell, of Tennessee, died at his
residence at the Cumberland Iron Works, in
that State, en- the 10th instant.