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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

The business on the Pacific railroads contin-
ues to increase. The receipts of the Central
Pacific road for October amounted to 1922, 900,
coin. The emigrant trains are we'll filed and
the number of passengers westward is dea BILE
that Of those travelling eastward.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

The Yerger case remains in stotu quo and it
is believed that the Supreme Court will wait
congressional action, In accordance with the de-
Giro of President Grant nxnressed through T.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

The average time of the United States mails
between New York and San Francisco via the
Pacific railroad is now about seven days. two
hours and twenty three minutes. 1t is said to
be the intention Of the Postoffice Department
to further reduce the present schedule time, so
as to bring the time down half day On the
average
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16
The Oecumenical Council.

The much talked of Gcumenical Council will
assemble at Rome on the Sth of December a
day sacred to the Virgin Mary. The words
Eeumenical Council are, the first of Greek
and the last Of Latin origin. Together they
mean a general or universal council. The OBJ
ject of the Council is to consider a list of
eighty errors which have been drawn up under
the title of Syllabus ERRORS that have been
formally condemned at various times by the
present Pontff. The last Gcumehical Coun-
ell was held at Trent, near Venice some three
hundred years ago Since that day the CONT
nent of America has been settled and most
important branch of the Church built up 1t
will be the first occasion On which America has
been represented in such council. The Church
of the United States will have large and able
epresentation.-Rtch WIG. .r.Ia ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

In response to the invitation of the Boston
preachers for him to visit that place Father
Hyacinthe acknowledges their kindness; in
forms them that he is Catholic and hopes to
remain one; that he recognizes true Christians
everywhere that he came to America to rest
and to escape excitement is going back home
again soon but before he does go he will give
Boston call and explain himself more fully.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

It is said that the decision of the Supreme
Court in the Stephenson cotton case practically
disposes of the act of July, 1862, concerning the
seizure of the property of persons engaged in
the late war, and called ''rebels, and nullifes
the operation of all kindred laws concerning the
tenure to property Of private persons lately
straholS - ----
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

TIE FIRST MURDER IN BLAND "A Taze-
well county correspondent writes US that the
first murder ever committed in Bland county,
was that of Miss Sarah Bales, on the 18th ult,
by her rejected lover, Jackson. The murderer
is from Grayson county, He had been court
ing Miss Bales for some time, and had sworn
to cut her throat if she refused to marry him.
True to his word, he carried out the cowardly
and bloody threat; and the lady was found
near Perkie's Mill with her throat severed from
ear to ear nnch Reouhlican
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

Major General John E. Wool died at his
residence in Troy, New York, on Wedncs-
day, the 10th inst, aged eighty-six years.
There were present at his bedside his family,
ex-Congressman John A. Griswold, and the
Generals colored servant James, who had been
with him over forty years
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

The Empress Eugene has purchased the
ground adjoining Mount David, where it is sup
posed the Virgin Mary was buried.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

HOMICIDE IN FLOYD COUNTY We learn
that difficulty occurred on Saturday last at
Cooper Valley, in Floyd county, between Mr.
Daniel w. Tice, and Miles Gibson. which re-
suited in the latter's being shot in three places
and Instantly killed. i =
We learn that the universal sentiment Of all
who have any knowledge of the circumstances
is, that Mr. Tice was perfectly justifable in the
killing and should long since have taken the
terrible measure Of redress, for the injuries and
insults which had been heaped upon him by
the deceased. -Lynchbmg Neaos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

THE Next LEGISLATURE OF WEST VIR-
GINIA-The Democrats claim the senators elect
from the eighth and ninth districts as their rep
resentative men. If this be true, and we have
no reason to doubt it, there will be six Demo
Gratis and six Liberals in the next Senate-a
constitutional majority. In the House, also,
several members whom we claimed as 'let-up"
ocrats and it may be twenty-eight, in that body.
Some Of our downcast and dyspeptic Republ-
can friends are even willing to concede clear
Democratic majority, but We have no figures to
warrant us in claiming it. Wheeing Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

In the case of Mrs. Margaret Beck and chill
dren against the Northern Central Railway
Company, suing in the City Court for $50, 900
damages. On account of the violent death ofthe
husband and father by an accident on that road,
the jury yesterday returned verdict in favor
of plaintiffs to the extent of $l9, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

SUICIDE. Yesterday afternoon about two
o'clock, Mr. Alfred Norton, well known citi-
zen, committed suicide by shooting himself
through the left breast, under the following cir
cumstances: A few minutes before the occur
renee he entered the gun-smith shop of Dame
& Zepernick, No. "a Dauphin street, and ask
ed to be shown pistol in the showcase. 1t
was handed to him, when he inquired what
kind of cartridge was used, and upon being in
formed, had one of the cylinders loaded. Pick
ing up the pistol, he remarked, Il will now try
it, y or words to that effect, at the same time
placing the muzzle to his left breast and firing
He staggered back saying, Il reckon III die
now, and falling slowly to the floor, died in a
few minutes Mr. Norton was brave and gal
liant Confederate soldier, and his rash act is at
tributed to temporary insanity. Mobile Reg
lister Nor eth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16


BABE THAT WAS GIVEN TO A YOUNG JER-
sEYMAN ON LONG ISLAND. "A young man from
New Jersey, named milford, while riding in
the Southside train from Patchogue l.. l., gave
up part of his seat to young woman in deep
mourning and carrying babe in her arms. She
soon became very confidential. and a converse
ton sprang up between them, during which the
delighted Milford was informed that she had
buried her husband only the week before; that
she was on her way to Philadelphia, and that
her uncle would join her in Springfield. She
seemed anxious not to miss the latter station,
and leaned over Milford several times 10 look
out of the window. When Springfield was
reached at last, she pointed out an old gentle
man who, she said. was the expected uncle, and
asked the young man to hold her babe while
she helped him on thetrain. Milford took the
young one and she departed on her pious mis-
sion. I The train started, but she did not re-
turn. Mulford felt for his watch and wallet,
and missed them. He then uncovered the in
FAINT, and found a huge India rubber doll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

Senator Sprague has concluded not to pur-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

Burglars got into the house of a Mr.. Kelly
in Masonville, N. j., Wednesday last, tied
him and family, and proceeded to ransack the
premises. He soon got loose and went out for
help; and, returning, saw some one crawling
out OF window whom he shot and dangerous
ly wounded. The person proved to be his wife.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16
The Prospect for Virginia.

Referring to the situation of affairs in this
State, past present, and future, the Louis
vile Coar1er-Journal says:
1.-THE contest in Virginia for, Governor was
between Walker, conservative Republican,
and Wells, proscriptive Radical. 1t is well
known that the Administration greatly desired
the success of the latter The former was
elected by twenty thousand majority The
Conservatives ofsthe State also elected a ma
jority of Congressman, and an overwhelming
majority in the Legislature. The latter body
have since elected two Conservatives to the
Senate of the United States These are bitter
pills for Radical Congressmen to swallow, but
they will have TO gup them down as best they
can. The Virginians having complied with
the act of Congress and the requirements OF
the President, must be admitted to their right
full place in the Union during the approaching
wieter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16
II AND IN MARKET

I AND IN MARK ET.-Under decree of
Ia the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rem
dered in the cause of Margaret A Crawford u.s.
Joseph A. Mstead, I will proceed on the prem
ises on Wednesday, the 18th day OF December
next, about miles from Staunton, at auction,
to sell 1Ol acres of land adjoining the lands of
Tisdale, McComb, Bagby and plaintiff, purchas-
ed of plaintiff, together with the comfortable
house, stable and other buildings thereon, on the
following terms: So much as will satisfy costs OF
suit and sale in hand and balance in equal in
stallments at six, twelve and eighteen months,
with interest, purchaser to give bonds with suf-
fcient security and title to be retained as ult-
mate security. ses NICKO. K. TROUT,
nOv16-tds Commissioner
LHOR SALE.-A HOUSE AND LOT. IN
4 StauRton.-Under decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, rendered in the cause
of Daniel Slower against Michael Finn and 9th
ers / will proceed, on Thursday, the 10Th day of
December next, in Staunton, to sell at public
sale, a. house and lot occupied by Richard Muir
ry and purchased by said Finn of Michael G.
Hartman, situated on Green street, adjoining
Madison Doom, and others. wv
Terms-Credt in equal installments of six
twelve and eighteen months, bearing interest
purchaser to give bonds with good security and
title to be retained as ultimate security
nol6-tds N. K. TROUT, Comr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16
CLATE ROOFHNG.-TO House, Build
IA Fps In s IIGIIS,CA IL ccaad II, the

GLATE ROOFING. House. Build.
y ERS IN AUGUSTA.-If succeed in the
effort am now making to develop my SLATE
property, near James River, in Amherst ION
which / can open from so to 100 very large quar-
res, such as sell at the North at from ten to TWEEN
ty thousand dollars each) I think / can, in few
Roofing State in Staunton, at about ten dollars
square. At this rate, slate roof which is fire.
proof and will last, without repair for centuries,
costs but little more than shing les, and much less
than tin. By using large sheets, 16X22 inches,
tight slate roof may be made with very little
pitch. VIM. Frazier, Esq. has very fat one on
his residence near Staunton, which has never
leaked drop.
insured at from ten to twenty five per cent. less
than one covered with shingles ~
School-slates, mantels table-tops and all kinds
of slate work will be produced at these quarries,
as soon as the necessary arrangements can be
made. ~ a.s,.-,
Sufficient slate to cover any building car. be
obtained, by Immediate application. at % per
cent less than the above price For par, iculars
I refer to Col John B. Baldwin. -
Orders for roofing and tagging are solicited
nG novl5 address, Balcony P. fka RAJ
CALI will sell at my residence near
y Waynesboro on SATUKD. AY. NOVEM-
Der 10Th, my Household an1l Kitchen Furni-
ture, also pair young well-br oxen mules, one
2-horse wagon with harness, The new woodwork
of four horse wagon, bu ggies, one new, and
one new rockaway bes buggy and rocka-
way being built on the Concord pIan-threc good
mich COWS, and many ot'ner articles not necessa.
ry to mention. rtt
Terms of sale-For all sums under ten dollars
cash will be required, FOR sums above that amt
notes at 6 months. approved security
Will also KENT my residence on the day o.
sale. Sale to comm. ence at IL A. NJ.
H. L. GALLAHER.
I VIM. CHAPMAN, Auctioneer.
POstponeanent.-The sale of the above
property has beer postponed to Saturday, the
10Th OF November. ,tJc fr, II. L. G.
nov16-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16
-Neac Advertisements.

B > NeaC AdUerta Senae9atS.
At COST! At COST!
SELLING OFF AT COST!
WISHING to make change in my business
I will from this day sell off my
ENTIRE STOCK OF GOODS AT
PRIME COST.
aeA.&e 1s>El5E stTEg
Marsailles Bed Spreads at $3.50. worth 81
Corsets ats9Oc, worth $l.25
Black set furs $780, worth $500
y :. Cloaks, 1915, worth 81. tH ID ~ai-sb
IS $500, "a" S..
4" $500, So.
$500, g So
Hoop Skirts at So go, and 75c, and skirt at ST.,
worth $1.5O, at
LOOK. tc
An entirely new stock of So, 600 worth of goods
at prime cost, consisting in part of Dress Goods
Notions, Trimmings, Ladies, Misses.
and Children Shoes, Mems and
1tn Boys Boots and Shoes,
IS Hats and Caps
Cassimeres,
Cloths Jeans, Furs, Cloaks, Shawls, Hoopskirts,
and Blank cts all at first cost, at
ri e4a c. A. HELLERS.
THEY MUST BE SOLD!
Black Kid CT owes, rs cents; paper collars Two I've
boxes for 25 &C .nts; furs $5.5O set, worth POW
Cloaks, So rs, So, 81 and So; Dress Ioous 20
worth 81, and entire stock OF g0oqs At prllie
cost at G. A. HELLhh %
1000 pairs O. ladies' shoes, e-a--l --1
500 r,airs misses' shoes, 's
1000 pairs of mems and boys, Ooo's
50 sets ladies' furs, fta-
Is sets children's furs, -t1 ...
$50 ladies' cloaks,
90 doz en- corsets at Coo,
% dozen corsets at &c
and well assorted stock of goods at prime cost
Call and see for yourselves, price our gooos
and be convinced that there is no humbug.
CHAR LES 4. HELLER,
Corner of Mai n and Augusta streets
| SWITCHES! SWITC HE'S! He
5aH
Ladies Switches % cents.
| G. A. HELLER.
| &
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

SHARP. james G. Southall, Esq the ac-
complished editor of the Richpond Enquirer,
was, on Tuesday last, united in the holy bonds
of matrimony to one of the most charming of
the ladies of Norfolk city, Miss Eliza Sharp,
daughter of VIM. w. Sharp, ESQ. -enl -
We congratulate our Benedict brother on
this New Movement, and hope it will ''do
great deal of good. y. jegiairo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

Ex-Secretary Robert j. Walker died in
Washington city on Thursday last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16
RrRGTARJEs AND RORRERIEs -

BURGLARIEs AND RoBBERIEs "A cores
pendent at Roadside, East Rockingham, gives
US az account of robberics and burglaries per-
petrated near Simmons Gap, on Thursday
night last, By, it is supposed, three or four rob-
bers. On the night referred to the residence of
two old gentlemen in that region, Messrs
Frederick and John Wyant, were entered by
the robbers, and considerable amount Of mon
ey taken. The first house entered was that of
Frederick Wyant. Getting his keys they un-
proceeded to John WANT and robbed him of
$500 in greenbacks and $lOOin specie, and then
decamped to the mountains. These old gentle
men were unable to resist the robbers, who seem
to have had everything their cwn way.-Rock
REGISTER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

Gold is lower now than it has been at any
time since the summer of 1866. The proba-
bity is that it will go still lower and that the
prices of all understandable articles, particularly
those Of foreign growth and manufacture, will
decrease in corresponding ratio.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

George Wilkes, now in Europe, has, he
says, conversed with an eminent Paris physi-
clan relative to the character Of Napoleon's i'll
ness. The physician confirmed the statement
heretofore made that the Emperor disease
was incurable, and gave as his opinion that he
would not live six months
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16
Double Murder in Albemarle.

In another part of this paper will be found
the accounts published by the Charlottesville
papers of the murder of Mrs. Salmon and her
son Luther, near Stony Point, in Albemarle
county. on las, Thursday night week.
At the instance of r. B. Craddock, Rich
mond detective, who had been sent for to fer
ret out, if possible, the guilty party, Jno Hen
~ Salmon, son and brother Of the murdered
mother and son, was arrested, charged with
the horrible crime of killing his mother and
brother.
His examining trial commencedin Charlottes-
vile on Friday last, on which day, the following
witnesses were examined r. B. Craddock,
Stepuey Wright, (colored) Alfred Herring, and
Mrs. Rothwe No material fact tending to
establish the prisoners guilt was elected
What seemed before to be the strongest fact
tending to establish his guilt. to wit Blood
stains upon his shoes and pants found by Grad
dock up stairs, seems to be satisfactorily ac-
counted for by the testimony Of Mrs. RothWell,
who testified that he got the blood upon his
shoes, when, at her request, he drew a basket
from under the bed on which his murdered
brother lay-there being much blood beneath
the bed. The testimony proves, too, that the
pants, with blood stains, are the same ne wore
on Friday, the day after the murder. The trial
was continued Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

An out and out Democratic victory in New
York, New Jersey, and Maryland, with de-
cided triumph of Conservatism over Radical
prescription in the States Of West Virginia and
Illinois, speak very well for the November cleo
tons. Seven States voted on the second Of
this month, and FIVE Of the seven declared
themselves to be opposed to the anti-Republi-
can and heathenish policy of prescription in
augurated by the Radical party. Let us push
on our columns against the enemy until his CO.
horts, black and white, shall be utterly routed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

Dispatches from Aspinwall bring the usual
intelligence of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
tidal waves, destruction of villages, slaughter
of the inhabitants, and political revolutions,
that forms the staple Of news from South and
Central America.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

The State Department it is said, has receiv
ed an official communication from Mr.. Burlin-
game that the Chinese government fully sus-
tains the Burlingame mission in all its official
acts and intercourse with the United States
thus far, and will confirm the treaties he has
made. r
For the first time since 1852 the Democracy
of New York have control of every depart
ment of the State government They now
have both branches Of the Legislature, the
Governor, all the State officers, and complete
control of the municipal government of New
York city, and also of the railroads and canals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

Hoop Skirts at 50, 60, and 75c, and skirt at $1.
worth $3.50, at
- G. A. HELLER'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16
AUCTION Sales.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAIN fT6

~nuuHSSIONER'S SALE OF VALu,
ABLE WATER POWER, CAddIL4EEi11
HI ..FoRGE PROPERTY" ON SOH yTa
RIVLR, NEAR WA N hobOHo
LANDS. .,;. oonrt Of
By virtue of decree of the circuit co 1a % %
Augusta county, rendered on the ION oay %
Jannarv 1869. in the causes of 'Gaiianer, vs.
Patterson. and others and Patterson admin s
istrator and others. VS. Patterson's heirS anu
Others" the undersigned Commissioners VIII URT T0-
coed on the premises on SATURDA1 OCIIiO.
Der the 3Oth, 1862 at IL o'clock NJ. 10 Sell sen a.
public auction to the highest bidder, the follow
Eng valuable real estate, to wit -
1st The Forge property on South River 1z
miles above Waynesboro', consisting OF ABOUT 10
acres of land with dwelling house and Outhouses,
the Forge buildings and fixtures. The water
power is one of the best on the river, the dam IS
in good order. This property is very desirable
for manufacturing purposes
End. Three several tracts OF mountain lanus
supposed to be valuable for timber and minerals,
living near by, containing about 222l acres more
or less consisting of three tracts, of 926 acres,
8O5 acres, and 400 acres.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand to detray
costs of Sale and of said SUITS and the residue up
on credits of g. 10, and so months bearing inter,
est, for which bonds with approved security Will
be required, and the title retained as ultimate
secnriitv N. K. TROUT,
III. M. BELL,
Sent 28-tds Commissioners.
P0stDOnement.-The above sale has been
postponed to Wednesday, December LIST.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

AssAULTING MINISTER'S While Rev. M.
Ferry, local Methodist preacher, was address,
ing congregation at Columbia, Brazono coun-
ty, Texas, on the evening of the Sth inst, six
armed desperadoes entered the church. fired on
and killed him instantly. Rev. Mr. Hardwell,
the minister In charge, who was sitting in the
pulpit, was knocked down by one of the ruffians,
but as he is a very powerful man, he rallied and
took the weapon away from his assailant The
assassins then ran out Of the house Seventy
freemen armed themselves and mounted in hot
pursuit, with Instructions from the United
States marshal to bring the rufians back dead
or alive. A terrible state of affairs exists in that
section of that country. taz 3Gaa
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT We learn that Mr..
Charles Brown. worthy and industrious citiz-
en- of Rockbridge, was killed near his home in
that county, on Saturday last. under the fol-
lowing circumstances He was in the woods
cutting timber, and tree, which he cut down
lodged against another In cutting down the
latter, both fell before he had succeeded in get
ting out of the way and he was struck on the
back of the head by limb, and his skull bro
ken, death ensuing almost Instantly. The de-
ceased was much esteemed in the neighbour
mood in which he resided He leaves wife
and several children in an almost necessitous
condition. Lynchbarg Ne,cs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16
THEY MUST BE sOLD!

Black Kid Gil owes, rs cents; paper collars 50 Two I've
Cloaks, S275, So, 81 and So Dress Goods Ioc,
worth 374, and an entire stock of goods at prime
cost at c. A. HELLEh D. 4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

An informal report was made to the Presby-
terrain Assemblies at Pittsburg, on Thursday
last, by the Joint Committee on Reunion, sta
ting that they had agreed on all legal points
and would recommend the appointment of a
joint committee to complete the details of re-
construction, the United Assembly to meet for
the first session at Philadelphia In MAY next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

SWITCHES! SWITC HE'S! Ho
Jltis
Ladies Switches % cents.
c. A. HELLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16
AND Az TRUST SALE.-In pursl

AND All TRUST SALE.-ln pursu-
1 ance of deed of trust executed to me by
Samuel Litton and wife, on the 3rd day of No
yember, 1859, 1 will proceed on the premises
THURSDAY, DECEMBER End,
near Spring, Hill, to sell at public sale, to the
inc 70 acres and the Other 40 acres-adjon
ing Herring, Gamble and others. The place is
wen improved, and is desirable residence.
will sell the whole or so much of the land as may
be necessary to pay the incumbrance.
Terms.-Costs of sale in hand; balance in six
and tw elve months, by bonds with good security,
bearing interest, and title retained as ultimate
security Sale at 2 O'Clock, p. M.
nov2-tds NICHO. K. TROUT, Trustee.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALU-
u ABLE GRAZING LAND IN POCA-
HONTAS COUNTY, w. VA.
At circuit court held for the county of Poca-
hontas, at the court house thereof on the 9th day
o.. October, 1869
John Trimble, Administrator of Jacob Harper,
= IN deceased,