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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-30

1 ESSOLUTlON.-Th co-partnership here
ED tofore existing between the subscribers is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
B. M. Young will undertake the settlement Of
the books of the late firm. Those indebted to US
will greatly oblidge us by making prompt pay
ment. DAVIS A KAYSER
Feb. LIST, 1869. f. M. YOUNG.
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Persons wanting boots. shoes. hats, caps, &c.,
are referred to the advertisement of M. A.
Bright s. Co.
Don't kill the birds, boys. They are eating
the caterpillars which will destroy all the fruit
if the birds be killed. Don't kill the birds
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CASH CAPITAL, - SI.OOO.OOO.
Paid in Full.

BRANCH OFFICE:
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUTLDTNG
PHILADELPHIA,
Where the general business of the Company is
transacted, and to which all general correspon.
dence should DE addressed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-30

Senator Sprague, of Rhode Island, has lately
become a large property holder in South Caro-
lima That Tor something else,) has recon
structed'' his political position. This change,
at any rate, is apparent from a remarkable
speech he made in the Senate some days ago.
Hear him:
II, for one, in looking back upon the past
history of this country-and the people, what
ever philosophers may say, will come to the
same concluslon-haVe come to believe that
your war has not been won for the liberties of
any class of people; your war that you have
just partially concluded, has had no high virtu-
Gus principle at the bottom of it. 1t has had
simple contentious for power, for place and tor
occupation, commencing here in this body, and
permeating throughout the country
A correspondent says that ''these utterances
are more important inasmuch as they emanate
from MIR. Sprague, whose vote, even upon the
impeachment trial, was one Of the surest In the
interest of extreme Radicalism. They are still
more transcendently significant for the reason
that the speech is known here to be the pro-
duction, and therefore chart of the sentiments
of Judge Chase himself!'
The Senate of the Forty first Congress, as
now organized consists of 81 Republicans and
IL Democrats. Virginia, Texas, and Mississippi
are unpresented; and Messrs. Hill and Miller
of Georgia, have not been recognized.
The House of Representatives, so far as the
States are represented, contains 136 Repub-
licans, and 70 Democrats. Elections are to be
held in Alabama six members, Georgia seven,
New Hampshire three, and Connecticut four,
making with those already chosen House OF
226 members. When Virginia, Mississippi,
and Texas are admitted, the number will be
243
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4 AND FOB SALE.-We wish to sell, pri-
River Gap road, one mile Southeast of Midway,
and one mile from Vesuvius Foundry. About
eighty acres are cleared and under good fence,
the balance in timber The improvements con-
sist of dwelling house, barn, and all necessary
out houses.
Terms will be made accommodating.
For further particulars address either of us,
THOMAS MCCORMICK,
oct2O-tf JAMES w. MCCORMICK,
Churchvilla Aurl1sta county Va
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LAIR NOTICE.-Thosein indebted to KAY
H. SER d YOUNG will please remember that
unless settlement is made in few weeks they
will find their notes or accounts in other hands
for payment.
mar16-3t VOTING
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Valley papers will please copy.
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OFFICERS:

OFFICERS
CLARENCE 81. CLARK, President.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Executive
Committee.
HENRY d. Cooke, Vice-President
EMERSON W. PEET, Secretary and Actuary.
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LeOOL Notices.

NOTICE:-Any person or persons having
~ any claims against B. Mayne. late of this
place, will please address him at Louisville, KY,
and send their accounts to the Louisville City
National Bank. B. MAYNE.
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YENie Undersigned proposes to continue the
Z business, and hopes by strict attention, and
offering good Goods at the very smallest margin
for cash, to receive continuance of the liberal
patronage extended to the late firm
He has just received large addition Of early
Spring Goods to which he invites attention.
feb9-2m DAVIS A. KAISER.
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NOTICE.-Our term of partnership expires
~ by limitation on April LIST, 1869, and all
persons indebted to us are notified that they will
be required to make prompt payment
Persons having claims will please present them
for settlement.
We offer from this day our entire stock of
goods at cost without reserve).
Positively no goods sold on credit.
Our books are closed.
fah0-Oro uTTD G, WITT ND
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

RESOLUTION BY TIE EXECUTIVE CON-
MITTEE.-At a meeting of the Executive
Committee the following resolptionwas adopt
ed
Resolved, That the county and district
canvassers of the Conservative party are earn
estly cxhorted to renewed and redoubled ex-
ertions, both in preparation for the approach
ing contest and in the prosecution Of it. The
paramount importance of voting down the
" test oath and the !" DISTINGUISHING clauses !"
cannot be oyercstimated. Neither can VIC
oyerestimate the necessity Of SECURING good
Legislature and the best man we can for Gov
ernor. These considerations surely should
call forth our earnest endeayors and rouse us
to enthusiastic efforts in behalf of our glofi.
GUS old Commonwealth
II. I. DANIEL Chairman
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27
Dag-Wc like to quote from the Richmond

D~Wc like to quote from the Richmond
Enquirer g. Examiner, there is kind of
off handed earncstncss about the man who
yields the quill-or steel pen, that pleascs US,
and that is saying a good deal for a man Of
our experience. The Monday Enquirer
says that, Yesterday Sunday was the day
for the greater part Of the elections in
France" We have two questions to ask
What is the difference of longitude between
Richmond and Paris Was the yesterday
of Richmond the Sunday of Paris
The Enquirer intimatcs that, in case Sec
rotary Rawlins resigns, Gen. Lee would be
fit man to manage the War portfolio. In
our opinion Gen. Lee is too pure man to be
soiled by such dirty connections.
1t asks: "Where is Baldwin % We can
answer. He was in the Court House of
Staunton on Monday last, pouring out a
flood of eloqucnce that made the "Do Moth
ings'' ponder, and the cold population wran-
gle among themselves until their crude orato-
ry put the efforts of the "grcat expounder"
in the shade. Our friend need not bealarm
ed, our best men are up and doing.
tasks: "What will the Legislature be
worth to you, if Mr.. Wells or DR.. Harris is
your Governor We can answer that ques-
ton without scratching our head. Full value
"a counterfeit five cent shinplaster.
ELECTION ORDER -Gen Candy has is
sued an order concerning Registration and
Elections. 1t occupies more than six close
ly printed columns, and we would chcerfully
publish it, if it were ordered as an advertise
ment-but we can only give the pith of it,
as our room is precious.
The revision of the registration lists is to
commence on the 4th Of June and contin-
ue ten days.
Two white and two colored persons of each
district are to be selected by the Board as
challcngers.
The election is to take place on the 9th
day Of July. The polls to close at sunset,
unless the commissioners think that longer
time is required. SO
Two persons from each political party may
be selected as challengers at the polls.
The number of election precincts in the
towns is increased, there isto be one for every
four hundred voters
Registration is necessary to voting. These
are the siftings of the document. When
registrars cannot be obtained on account of
not being able to qualify, army officers sswait-
ing orders" are to be employed. The RIGA
0oce, or honest and open system of olden
times, is not to be used-but the abomina-
BILE ballot box, so often corrupted and stuff
fed to the injury Of the public liberties.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

APoTHEosIs OF GENERAL Il. u. LEE IN
New YoRK.-Y esterday afternoon, as Judge
Francis, the genial editor of the Troy Times,
was sauntering down Broadway, he was sud
dcnly accosted by a sharp-fcatured, high
check boned, black haired gentleman in a
spring suit of clothes, who grasped him warm
ly by the hand, and said
General, do assure you, sir, before God,
that this is one Of the happiest moments Of
my life. Ny heart is filed with gratitude to
God that am permitted to thus grasp you
by the hand. God bless you, sir, God bless
you thousand timesw
Judge Francis was slightly staggered at
this warm-hearted salutation but before he
could express his thanks, the fiery eyed South
erner continued:
"You cannot conceive, sir, the warmth of
my feelings toward you. / do assure you
that, were we not in the city of New York,
and if dared do it, I would tear the hat
from my head and give three rousing cheers
for old General Lee-the grand old Uncle
Robert of tho army of Virginia. Yes,
General; yes, sir, I would-before God, I
wouldp
So saying, the enthusiastic Confederate
wound his arms about Judge Francis, and
kissed him twice on the right check. He
then warmly pressed the Judges hand, and
swept up Broadway with tears in his eyes.
The judge stood like one bewildered for
some moments; then turning to a friend, he
said: "Well, I declare, this beats all.
have frequently been mistaken for Edwin
NJ. Stanton, but never before for General r.
e. Lee" The judge is stopping at the As
tor.-New York Sun.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

MyThat Prince Of libcllers, Forney, is
trying very haad in his Chronicle to convince
his Radical readers that the life of a loyal
man is not safe in the Southern States and
that, too, in the face Of the fact that he has
recently made tour Of the South without
molestation by deed, word or action. In all
probability had any Southerncr given him
even hostile look, he would Lave made rich
capital out Of it; as nobody noticed him he
feels vexed, and therefore vents his spleen on
account Of the slight.
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Methodist Church North and South.

A correspondence has taken place between
Bishops James ard Simpson Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church and Bishop Payne, of the
Nj. E. Church, South. The tone of the
letters of both parties is conciliatory, and
each express an earnest wish that the diff
cnlties at present existing between the two
churches may be amicably settled The cor
respondcnce was initiated by the Northern
Bishops, who addressed their letter tosThe
Bishops Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, convened in St. Louis, Mo-" They
say
Believing as we do that if they were one
in both spirit and organization much more
could be accomplished for the interests of
humanity and for the glory of God, we are
dcsirous of doing all we consistently can to
promote a reunion on terms alike honorable
to both Churches, and in the spirit Of our
Divine Lord"
Bishop Payne rejoiuder is calm and dig
nifed. He reviews the past course of the
Church North, and comments with christian
mild ness on the rejection of the overtures of
the Chruch South when the question of slav-
cry flrst became religious as well political
hobby. We extract the following from his
letter; the language will be understood by
those who are posted in the present state of
affairs:
And we take this occasion frankly to say
that the conduct of some of your missiona-
RES and agents who have been sent into that
portion OF our common country occupied by
US, and their agowed purpose to disintegrate
and absorb our societies that otherwise dwell
quietly, have been very prejudicial to that
charity which we desire our people to cult
vate toward all Christians, and especially
those who are called by the endeared name Of
Methodists and their course in taking pos
session Of some of our houses of worship,
has inflicted both grief and loss on US, and
bears the appearance, to disintcrested men
OF the world, Of being not only breach Of
charity, but an evasion of the plainest rights
of property. Thus the adversary has had
occasion to speak reproachfuly, and the cause
OF our Master has been wounded by its pro-
f cd friends. -.
Brethren, these things ought not SO to be-,
and we propose, until some action more for
NAL and authoritative and advanced in this
direction can betaken by our highest judica
tories. to unite with you in preventing them.
We do not say that our own people have
been, IN every instance of these unhappy con-
troversles and tempers, without blame as to-
ward you. But this we say, if any offence
against the law Of love, committed by those
under our appointment; any aggressions
upon your just privileges and rights arc prop
erly represented to us, the representation will
be respectfully considered and we shall stand
ready, by all the authority and influence we
have, to restrain and correct them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

How TO VorE.- Many of the voters of
the town and country if we are to judge
from what we heard on court-day, are at
loss how to vote SO as to defeat Wells
& Go. If you wish success to your ticket,
vote for the Constitution-and against the
Objectionable parts; for every vote that is
given against the entire instrument as it
stands, of course, goes to defeat it, and, if it
is defeated we remain just as we are now,
with Wells as our Governor, supported and
sustained by military authority. The vote
should be for Walker, for the Constitution
and against the objectionable sections.
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Le0uZ Notices.
VIRGINIA:

NIRGINIA:
AT Rules held in the Clerks Office of
Augusta county court on Monday, the 3rl day of
May, 1869.
Frederick Cupp and Margaret j. Cupp, plff,s.
Against
Mary Cupp, Martha Ann Cupp, James valen-
tine Cupp and Jacob B. Cupp, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to obtain partition of
tract of land containing 1926 acres, lying in the
county of Augusta, adjoining the lands of Geo.
Messersmth, Andrew Hess and others, of which
Simon Cupp, died seized and possessed
1t appearing from an affidavit and other evil
dence filed in the papers of this cause, that the
defendant Jacob B. Cupp is not resident of
this State and he not having entered his appear
ance, and given security according to law. 1t is
ordered that he do appear here within one month
after due publication hereof and do what is ne
cessary to protect his interest in this suit and
that a copy of this order be posted at the front
door of the Courthouse of this county, ON the
first day of the next term of said court.
Teste,
VIM. A. BURNETT, D. G..
James Bumgardner, Jr., p. q. may CIT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

MEMORIAL DAY IN CHARLoTrEsvILLE.-
The Chronicle says "a large number of
persons turned out on Friday to decorate the
Confederate graves, the number being vari-
ously estimated at from 500 to l 900 Men,
women and children were there, and all seem
ed to be fully impressed with the solemnity Of
the occasion, and to be anxious to do all pos
siblc honor to the memories Of those brave
men to whom they owe SO much.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

NORTHERN FANATICS. thought that
The Anti-Slavery Society, having fulfilled its
mission, had Dissolved. 1t appears we have
been in error. The thirty-sixth anniversary
was celebrated in New York few days since,
and Wendell Phillips, with other half crazed
old ladies, debated the importance of reoog-
nizipg no social difference between white and
black. If the press would not notice the
proceedings of these bloatcd agitators, they
would die out from neglect; they live and
thrive on tho fame they acquire through the
reporters.
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James Bumgardner, Jr,, p. q. may CIT

Virginia:
AT Rules held in the Clerks office of the
county court Of Augusta county, on the first Mon
day in May, 1862
james W. Houseman, Plaintiff,
against
Ausbert H. Wagner, defendant,
In assumpset and upon an attachment in this suit.
The object of which is to recover of the de-
PENDANT twenty seven dollars and eightyfve
cents ($27,85), the amount paid by the plaintiff
as the endorser of a negotiable note made by the
defendant, with legal interest thereon, from the
24th day of August, 1865 till paid, the plaintiff
having filed his declaration and the defendant
not having been served with summons in this
suit, or with the attachment therein, and it APP
pearing by an affidavit filed that the said defen-
dant is not resident of this State it is ordered
that the said Ausbert II. Wagner do appear here
within one month after due publication hereof,
and do what is necessary to protect his interest
in this suit.
copy-Teste,
SAMUEL CLINE, elk.
James Bumgardner, p. q. may 13-4t
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A FINE BAND OF MUSIC

N ANTS for FARMERS and others,-The
Il Grafton Mineral Paint Co. are now
manufacturing the Best, Cheapest and most Dura-
Bile Paint in use; two coats well put on, mixed with
pure Linseed OIL will last 10 or Is years it is of
light brown or beautiful chocolate color ard can
be changed to green. lead, stone, drab, olive or
cream, to suit the taste of theconsumer. 1t isvalu
able for Houses, Barns, Fences, Carriage and Car
makers, Pals and Wooden-ware, Agricultural I'M
plements, Canal Boats, Vessels and Ships Bottoms
Canvas Metal and Single Roofs, lit being Fire
and Water proof Floor Oil Cloths one manufact-
urer having used 5,OOObbls the past year, and
as paint forany purpose sunsurpassed for body,
durability, elasticity and adhesiveness Price S.
per Dbl. of 500 lbs, whish will supply q farmer
for years to come. Warranted in all cases as
above. Send for circular which gives full par
ticulars. None genuine unless branded in atrade
mark, Grafton Mineral Paint Persons can order
the Paint and remit the money receipt of the
goods Address
DANIEL BfDWELL, 2I5 Pearl Street,
april 29-tf New York
WIN. MILLER & CO., Sc South Eutaw ST.,
wv Camden Station, WHOLESALE GRO
CEBS and General Commission Merchants. The
style of the old firm Of VIM Miller, 50 S. Gay street,
has has been changed to VIM. MILLER s. CO.,
and we have removed to our present locality, where
we have splendid Warehouse, convenient and
commodous, with railroad track in front. Our
facilities are all that could be desired, and, poss
essng as we do, a thorough knowledge ofthe Balti-
more Produce and Grocery Markets, we latter our
selves that we give satisfaction to any one who
| will give us a trial. M
| Grain Bags furnished and liberal advances made
| on consignments.
| References given in any section Of the South
| Orders for goods, bags, market reports, descrip-
tive circulars, or any information may be address
ed either to the House in Baltimore, or to the
undersigned, at Staunton,
| sept2-t HENRY EDISON, JR. 2
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

Ex-Governor E. Louis Lowe, Of Maryland,
will deliver the annual address before the
Washington and Jefferson Societies Of the
University Of Virginia. at Charlottesville, at
the commencement Of that institution on the
3Oth Of June next.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

The people of Albemarle are going to hold
meeting at the court house on Monday,
June 18th, to nominate Conservative candi
dates for the Legislature. A full attendance
from all parts Of the county is earnestly re-
quested.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

DR. VIM f. Broadus, during his recent
trip South, collected 81, 29o for the education
of soldiers children His travelling expen-
ses during the two months were but about
$40, All the railroads were quite willing to
grant him free passage. -F1ee7e1aehsta1y
News. Six amer a II
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

-
PHYSICAL SURVEY OF VIRGINIA This
excellent work has been issued from the press
Of D. Van Nostrand, NY As its name i'm
ports, it IS survey Of Virginia, exposing
her geographical position, commercial advan-
tages and national importance; and is a pre-.
liminary report by Nj. F. Maury, Professor
of Physics, at the Military Institute, Licking
ton, Va. We have not vet read the pam
phlet, but are assured that if the facts set
forth by the Report can be got before the
people, Congress will give all the encourage
ment required for the speedy construction Of
proper national highways between the Misss-
sippi Valley and the Atlantic Ocean It is
desired to give the pamphlet gratuitous cir
culation among the people,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

The county court Of Augusta, at the sug-
gcstion Of the friends Of the road, have post
ponedf the time for taking the vote on the
question of subscription to the Valley Rail-
road, from the day of the general election to
the fourth Thursday in September.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

n r. D. P. REESE will devote his entire time
~ to his profession. Calls left at the store
or at his office, on the corner of Main and Water
streets, Immediately west of Lutheran Church.
will have prompt attention.
april 22-6o If
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

The undersigned, in retiring from business,
takes great pleasure in recommending the new
concern of Young & Reese to the old patrons of
Young 4 Kinney, and to the public, as in all re-
spects worthy of their utmost confidence.
april 22-69 If CHAS. N. KINNEY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27
SUCCESSFUL, MARY.

SUCCESSFUL MARY.-The Postmaster Gen
eral, it is said, has been finally induced to give
Mrs. Doctor Mary Walker, breechcs and all,
frsticlass =. g., lowest class 5000 year
clerkship. The deed. it. is understood, was
done this morning. The motive is known
to have been to end the most persistent per
sonal boring to which Mr.. CresWell was ever
Subjected World feze4ran.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

The people of England seem to know Sum
ner pretty well, for they are sending him
truth telling letters, one Of which says he is a
thieying, cunning, Yankee scoupdrcl,-N 4
Democrat
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

nIssoLUTION.-T co-parnership of
IL Young & Kinney, in the Drug Business,
has this day been dissolved by mutual consent
The books of the concern will be found with DR..
Young, to whom parties indebted will please make
prompt payment. W. B. YOUNG,
april 1-1S69. CHARLES n. KINNEY
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

The Shanghai Eve'eing Courier, in a re-
markable article on the Burlingamc mission,
denounees the whole thing as gigantic hoax,
and says: g As a matter Of fact, the Chi
nesc authorities laugh at the innocence Of
foreign governments receiving men of no
rank or authority, as if they were actually
entrusted with the confidence of the Empe-
ror"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-27

The undersigned have this day entered into a
co-partnership under the style of Young & Reese,
for carrying on general Drug Business at the
old stand of Young s Kinney.
Dr. Young will continue, as heretofore, to give
his undivided attention to the business and will
have the services of competent assistant.
w. B. YOUNG,
april 5-lS69. B. 7. REESE.
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Established ISL.
Ii. Importer and Manufacture Of
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

IS Baltimore Street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Brass Instruments, Guitars, Violins, Strings, &c.
Bands, Collegiate Institutes, Sc, supplied on
the most reasonable terms. s,..a
may 27-ly