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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
Do you wish to save your State
II so. REGISTER AND VOTE.
Register and Vote.

Though the President has not issued his
proclamation yet fixing the time for the cleo
ton in this State, it is generally understood
that he will appoint the 9th, the 18th Thurs
day in May. This will give but short time
to prepare for an election upon the result OF
which such momentous interests depend. No
time should be lost between now and that day
in preparing for that contest.
The registration lists will be again opened,
giving those an opportunity to register who
failed to do so before. None, who can do so,
should fail to register. 1t may be the last OPP
portunity they will ever have of acquiring
the right to vote They should, by all means,
secure that right now, and should not fail to
exercise it in the approaching election; for il
they neglect to vote, the election may, and
probably will, result in such manner as will de-
prive them OF that right, and make OF them
and their children political slaves in the land Of
their birth.
The Chiefs Of ffties and Chiefs Of tens, par
ticularly the latter, should be at work-they
should learn The name and residence of every
man who can register, and should see that each
one be impressed with the importance Of do
ing so. as soon as the opportunity shall be pre-
scented. Many young men can now register
who could not do so before. This class should
be attended to. 1t is of vital Importance that
all should register, and that all who register
should vote.
Remember that, however disguised you may
be, however hopeless, and however averse to
voting, you should vote at that election if you
should never vote again. A vote is more val
liable now than ever before. A single vote
may decide the result upon which so much de-
ponds None should fail to vote. The watch
words from now to the election should be,
''REGISTER AND VOTE"
The best men, not disqualified by the 18th
amendment, should be elected to the Legisla-
ture That body should be composed Of dis
Greet, sensible men. Register that you may
vote for such.
Do you value liberty? If SO, REGISTER
AND VOTE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20

This old hero has recently been on a visit to
Lexington. From a handsome tribute to him
by the Gazette we extract the following
Manliness, consistency, chivalry and moral
courage always command admiration, but when
these exalted qualities are joined as they are in
Gen Jubal A Early, with a warm and gener-
Gus heart and fervent patriotism. they COM
mand the love Of men. Gen. Early may not
have been understood generally, or admired By
the people Of the Valley of Virginia, when. in
1864, at the head of a shatter and dispirited
fragment of an army, he sullenly fell back up
the Valley, overwhelmed by the numbers and
resources Of the invader; hut they know him
confidence, that there is no man living to whose
nobieness of heart aud integrity Of character
the people of the Valley of Virginia more
cheertuy do honor than this lion-hearted sol
der ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
Destructive Fire

On Thursday night, the 9Th inst, the town
Of Madison, Georgia, was almost wholly de-
stroyed by fire. The flames after destroying
twenty nine stores (every one in the town ex-
cept one), comprising several dry goods and
grocery stores, two OR three drug stores, two
carriage manufactures, two billiard saloons and
four or five bar-rooms, together with the office
of the Farm, Journal, and large number OF
private residences, were finally subdued-more
from want of something to prey on than from
any other cause.
The court house and hotel fortunately es-
capped The loss sustained, it is impossible to
estimate correctly, but is everywhere conceded
to have teen immense. The worst feature of
the whole business is that during the fire near
Iy every pound of provisions in the town was
consumed what escaped is wholly insufficient
to supply the wants of the people, and they are
said to be actually suffering for bread.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
SPECTATOR And GENERAL ADvERTIsER~
The Convention on the Twentv.Eigbtb.

The Convention on the TWenty-Eighth
There seems to be some misconception as to
the character of the Conservative meeting to be
held in this city on the 18th inst. That meet
ing In strictness is a convention, and not mere
conference. of the State Executive Committee.
The Resident or Central Committee, in calling
this Convention, acted under resolution of
the State Executive Committee passed Deem
Der 10Th, 1868. That resolution was passed as
follows f Il
Resolved, That the chairman of this com
mlttee be instructed, as soon as the day is fixed
for the election in Virginia, to issue call i'm
mediately, inviting the consulting members Of
the committee and the county and city super
intendents to assemble in Richmond for the
purpose of perfecting the organization of the
Conservative Party and adopting such measures
as the public exgencies may seem to require
It will be observed that the county and city
superintendent of our organization are called
together as well as the members of the State
committee.
We sincerely hope that all to whom this call
applies will come to Richmond. What we need
particularly is harmonious action, and this can
not be secured unless some authoritative decla-
ration is made, and any declaration By the con-
vention in question will be respected in proper
ton to the attendance of the members of it.
Gentlemen from all parts of the State ought re
meet here and confer patiently and frankly to-
gether, and the results of such conference sent
out to the people will at once give direction and
stability to public sentiment We hope, there
FORE that there will be full meeting-ano
very little casing when the convention assem-
bles We do not want any speeches. -Emqui-
| er. $3.50
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
Baltimore and the Valley Railroad

We have heretofo mentioned the interest
which is felt in the Valley of Virginia in the
extension of the Valley railroad from Winches
ter to Salem, in Roanoke county, uniting it with
the Virginia and Tennessee railroad The con-
templated Improvement will pass longitudinaly
through that famous Valley of Virginia which
Vclney thought a garden spot, and called
the granary Of the country. Individual sub.
scriptons have been made, indicating the gen
eral interest which is felt in the valley on the
subject, and spirited meetings have been held
in the counties which the road is expected to
pass through, for the purpose of promoting the
object. the result of which has been voting by
the people in favor of county subscrip tions to
the work. We learn by letter from Col. M.
G. Hartman, the president Of the road that the
section indicated is looking to Baltimore for co
operation in the proposed enterprise. as it will
connect with our great Baltimore line, and that
the Dist of Aprifha been fixed upon for the
delegations Which have been appointed from
Counties of Roanoke, Botetourt, Rockbridge,
Augusta, and Rockingham to proceed to this
city and meet at the Eutaw House, at 10 A. NJ,
on the 22d instant to confer with the mayor,
city councils and citizens on the subject. The
delegations propose to ask Baltimore to sub
scribe one million dollars to the stock of the
road provided the counties on the line subscribe
81, 200 900 General r. E Lee, Hon. A. FL.
Fl. Stuart, Judge H. NJ. Sheffey, Col j. B.
Baldwin and other prominent citizens Of the
Valley are expected. Baltimore SIN.
Do you wish to see the iron-clad blown to
atoms2 IF 50. REGISTER AND VOTE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
Chesaueake Sc Ohio r. r,

The Enquirer learns that the directory of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad company have
in contemplation the scheme of selling out to
the Pennsylvania railroad, commonly known
as the Pennsylvania CENTRAL the States inter-
est in the Virginia Central railroad ($2,000,-
00O) and the States interest in the Blue Ridge
railroad ($l674,00O, and that if the sale we're
made the Pennsylvania railroad would build a
road from Pittsburg to Charleston, on the Ka-
nawha, or some o her point in West Virginia.
connecting their line with the Chesapeake and
Ohio road
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
EncIand and the United States,

The rejection of the Reverdy johnson treaty
by the Senate, on the exposition Of Mr.. Sum
ner that no mere payment for ships destroyed
could settle the matter would seem 10 leave
no alternative between war and back out by
England But the views of the Senate are not
necessarily those Of the Executive. The Presi-
dent and Secretary of State may not deem it
wise to stake the peace Of the country on an
attempt to bully or humiliate England. Egg
land is still great Power, and would be a for
midable foe A war with it by us would in
our judgment, be an incalculab!e calamity: We
tru to the moderation and wisdom Of Presi-
dent Grant and Secretary Fish to protect us
from that terrible disaster. Rich. Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
The bill reorganizing the judicial system, as

The bill recognizing the judicial system. as
passed by Congress creates nine judicial circuits,
in which courts shall be held by circuit judges,
and not by associate justices of the Supreme
Court, although it does not prohibit them from
sitting with the circuit judges in the trial of ca
ses. 1t adds one to the number of associate
Justices and provides for the retirement, under
full pay, Of any justice of the age of seventy,
who has served on the bench for ten years.
The salary of circuit judges will be $1,000 per
annnm. No appointments can be made until
after 1869,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
PREMIUMS AND COMMISSIONS.
WORK TO SECURE THEM.
Get Subscribers for the Spectator.

We propose to allow commission OF oU
cents Oh each subscription secured for the
Spectator from now to the 1st of July to such
as send US the pay for two or more subscribers,
and. in addition, to award a premium OF $l5
TO the person securing the greatest number,
and premium of SO to the pelson securing
next to the greatest number.
This proposition will enable all to be hand
somely compensated for the time and trouble
they devote to securing subscribers.
The names may be sent in at any time be-
tween now and the lst of July, and the com
missions may be retained by the persons send
ING them. A list will be kept of them, so that
the premiums will be awarded to those who
shall be entitled to them. If two or more
should happen to send the same numoer-it
being the highest-we will apprise them OF the
fact and allow them two more weeks In which
to decide the contest.
To make our proposition understood, we Will
illustrate it as follows: Suppose the highest
number of subscribers obtained by single per-
son should be twenty, then the person securing
sl5 premium making his compensation so
Supposing the next highest should be is, then
the person securing them would be entitled to
commission SO, and premium $l0-maklng MS
compensation $40. We give these numbers
for illustration merely-much less numbers
mag win the premiums.
The names of course must be accompanied
by the money, paying the subscriptions, maa"us
the commissions Of so cents on each, which
will be retained by the persons sending them.
The names of the persons who will be en-
titled to the premiums will be announced
through the columns Of the paper.
Who will they be? Cannot some lady win
the highest premium? Lose no time. This
proposition will be open till the lst day OF Ju-
~ next.
The subscription price of the Spectator is So.
Do you wish to save your State from ruin
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
Do you wish to have any rights in future ?
IF so, REGISTER AND VOTE


TIE STOLEN LETTER. In speech deliv-
Governor Wells gives the following explana-
ton of his connection with this celebrated let
ter:
I'm regard to the ''purloined letter." Gov.
Wells said it was picked up in the post-offlce at
Farmyle by sergeant named Daylds Yam
kee Allan read it in Davids presence. Had ii
10 his hand with other papers, and dropped it
Davids gave it to Zncke, and Zncke brought
it to Richmond, gave it to a friend of his
wells J, who brought it to him. He said all
the ado that was made was because Samuel
was mad with him because be (W.) wouldn't
recommend him to the commanding general for
the place of Commonwealth attorney OF
Chesterfield, and that Allan was mad with him
because he would not recommend him (Allan)
for the secretary Of State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
Be IN and Doing.


Every man opposed to the unmodlied In
derwood iniquity should now use every exer-
ton to defeat it. Every one should register
who has not done so heretofore, and every vo-
ter should vote In a short time, in the Ian
guage of the Enquirer and Examiner, we will
be compelled to display our whole force
to make the most determined political fight
ever made in this State. Let us have no I'M
certain sounds-no luke-warm allies-no sullen
passivists. Let every Conservative speaker in
the State buckle on his harness-let every Vir-
gilman newspaper devote itself with might and
main to this canvass-let every man speak to
his neighbor--and let every registered white
voter deposit his ballot Let us not re-enact
the folly of 1867 when we lost the control of the
convention by the failure Of some forty odd
thousand white men to vote. And previous to
hat some twenty thousand had deliberately re-
fused to register. And this is the history of
the Underwood Constitution. We believe that
lesson was not lost on the people Of Virginia !;
and the time is at hand to prove it. The cleo
ton bill which passed Congress- provides, in
conformity with the provisions of the Recon
structon Acts, for revision Of the registration
lists which VIII give all who have not register
ed an opportunity to register. The white ma
jority 10 the State WILL therefore, be decisive
AS we did not faint under the severe tests of
the war as we have not abandoned ourselves
to improbable despair during the trying vexa-
tons of the past four years so now let us dis
play the same indomitable temper-not mourn
ing over the hopeless past, but bending our en-
ergies on the ungarnered future. We can cut
our way through our perplexities-and by
Gods help, We are confident we will do it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
auction Sales.
SALE OF Valuable Prop

ERTY.-At the request of Martin 1ount
we will offer for sale, a. public auction, to the
highest bidder, that valuable property upon
which he resides, on Christians Greek. three
miles North West of New Hope. The 1a al,
contains about IO6 acres of good land Inc
buildings consist of good dwelling house oara'
and all necessary out-houses-a grlst mill, car cara
ing machine oil mill, fuiling mill and saw min;
This is a very desirable property, and IN goo'
neighborhood Mr. Yount viii show the prop
erty to persons wishing to purchase.
The property will be sold on : = III.
THURSDAY, MAY 20T1H NEXT, at II o CT K.
+, TERMs-One-half of the purchase money IN
hand, and balance upon liberal credit
ECHOLS, BELL, CATLETT g. co,
mEETVl Real Estate Agents.
= ne Mr.. Yount will, the same time. sell all
his personal property, consisting of the usual
iarm stock and implements, and househoid7 ana
kitchen, furniture = api3-tds
AUGUSTA LAND FOR SALEM
IN pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, rendered in the cause of Ew-
ing and wife VS.. Spe, we will proceed, on the
premises, on '>'.---t
THURsDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF MAY
next, to sell, at public sale to the highest bidder,
tract of land in the possession of Henry Sipc,
on the North River, in said county, adjoining the
lands of James Crags heirs, Lackey and others,
and containing about 100 acres. The land is
of good quality improvements tolerable good
water and fruit, and altogeth very desirable
small farm ~ - i.i = -,
~ TERMS - Costs of sale in hand: balance in one.
two, and three years in equal ihstallments, bear
ing interest," the purchaser to give bonds with
good security, and the title to be retained as Ill
innate security.
Sale to commence at II O clock.
4.sa ALEX. 81. H. STUA
ate 80; N1CHO. X. TROUT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20

On the 28th the Conservative State Commit
tee is to meet. We trust. says the Norfolk
VTginian, that every man who is entitled to a
seat in that body will attend; for there never
has been SO grave crisis in the history of Vir-
gnia as that now upon US. No anology, save
that of illness, should be received for absence,
and the people, men, women and children, will
not hold him guiltless who fails them at this
pinch. Great questions are to be considered
questions great, theoretically and practically
questions which involve the dearest and high
est interests both of society and its individual
members; and to evade these will be to fail in
public duty, to violate trust, and incur the
reprobation Of all honorable men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
Do you wish to live the life Of a freeman !?
IF So REG ISTER AND VOTE. if

= We want to see progress, to see our spades
turning over the SOIL even though political
graves are dug at the same time; we want to
hear the factory bells ringing out the old and
ringing in new times for Virginia We want to
see the Old Dominion asserting new powers
with hand of iron we want to see the sturdy
yeomanry of the old World building their little
farm houses upon Virginia. soil and sending
from her young and thriving seaports corn and
wheat to the old cities in Fatherland. We be-
lieve that thus on the farm, at The factory, and
in the mine we must look for the prosperity
which will soon shine through the clouds which
now hang over old Virginia and to further
that course and hasten that hour when the new
era shall dawn upon US, will support and aid
any candidate, new or old who is pledged to the
same good wo1k-LuAcA RepabLlcaa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
Outrage.

A gentleman well known in this community,
writes from Round Hill, Loudon county, April
9th. as follows:
4 am sorry that an estimable family, living
near Round Hill, composed ola widowed moth
err and two daughters, were the objects ofnegro
insults on the I'd night Of this month
They were pulled from their beds, and but
for their Spartan fortitude had been ruined -
Finding their strength failing they fed to the
house of a neighbor, pursued and stoned by the
scoundrel. - Clarke Courier 0r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20

Another little white girl has been cruelty
logged in Massachusetts school in the town
Of Medford. The victim was SO hammered
that ''both arms were black and blue; both
hands were blistered; there were bruises on
her knees; her stomach was SO swollen thar
her clothes had to be cut from her; and she
was confined to the house two weeks in conse-
quence Of the fogging.'
The judge discharged the teacher of course
Reason: l. The thing occurred in Massachu-
sets. 2 The child was white-EnQuirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
Dry Goods.
AKGE STOCK OF NEW STAPLE
EA
Fancy Dry Goods
d. A. KAYSER.
MI ain Street Staup+o, "

Main Street, Staunton, Va.
is now receiving, from the Eastern c;t;oe ,or,.o
and elegant stock of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods, of latest importations.
His stock has been selected with unusuaI care.
and purchased upon such terms as enables him
to offer GREAT INDUCEM ENTS to those
purchasing for cash. All would do well to ex-
anime ms stock before making their purchases,
MESsRs VIM ii. WELLER and WIN. n BUM
pus Jr:, are with him. and would be glad to serve
ap12-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20

ICE. 7 = Z

Y eeEs L AE.ESN ECES.
~ SMYTH & MCGOWAN,
dealers in Northern Hce, have now in their
houses l,l75 Tons splendid MAINE ICE, and
have made Arrangements to obtainan ample sup.
ply during the Summer ii.
Inland dealers would consult their interests by
obtaining supply now, whiet the weatheris cool
and the loss from transportation small 80.
Particular attention paid to. PACKING ICE
on canal boats railroad cars by one Of the firm
who has had more experience in that branch than
any person in the city. .-1 ti-f =
City customers and dealers supplied promptly
as usual.
Office and Houses South side Dock and Sew
enteenth street. Post Office box $50, Richmond,
Va an2O-0n7
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
INTERNAL hsEsVENUE. !
Js COIIectOr' S Ufice. 9Th Dist, Va.
HARRISONBURG. AnriI 18th. 1860.

HARRISONBURG, a prlI 10Th, 1863. u
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS of Augusta
county, have fixed upon MONDAY, TUESDAY
and WEDNESDAY, 26th, 9th and 18th days Of
April, 1869, in the town of Stanton for the col
lection, of Internal Revenue Taxes. All parties
notified. as well as those heretofore delinquent,
are required to come forward and pay the
amounts assessed against Them together with the
penalties that have accrued.
will also be prepared to receive the taxes as
sessed upon the Annual List for 1869, such as
Special Tor License) Tax, and Tax on Income,
Gold Watches Silver Plate, Sc sol
ap20-lt SAM L R. STERLING,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20

In our opinion the constitution after all the
clauses to be separately voted on shall have
been stricken out is still full Of enormities. -
But We are free to say that we are pleased to ac-
cept the action Of the President as same evil
dence OF goodwill on his part towards us, and
as evincing disposition to mitigate IN some
degree at least this proposed constitution That
instrument, even if the clauses to be voted on
separately shall be expurgated will still contain
universal negro suffrage, universal negro eligl-
bility to Office universal negro eligibility as ju
rors. 1t will still contain the apportionment
article gerrymanderng the election districts for
the Legislature and Congress. 1t will still con-
tain the homestead exemption article, and the
taxation article, and the free school article &C.,
&c.-E Enquirer and Examiner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20

The Indian appropriation bill, as passed, will
effect revolution In the administration of Ir-
dian affairs. 1t provides that none of the trea-
ties negotiated since June, 1867, shall be rati-
fed, and places the control of two millions of
dollars in the President, to be used, as he sees
fit. in settling difficulties existing between the
Government and the savages. This places the
Indian bureau under the control of President
Grant
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20

Do you wish to relieve ninety nine hun
dredths ofthe citizens of Virginia from ineligi-
gibity to office? If SO, REGISTER AND
VOTE. o.