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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Outrage near Washington.

WASHINGTON. June 2l-This morning as
three daughters of Rev. D. B. Nichols were
approaching the city to school. negro seized
the eldest aged seventeen, and notwitE standing
the screams of the two younger girls, aged ff:
teen and thirteen, who were meantime beating
the brute with sticks, succeeded in ravisbing
her, and made his escape The girls were white
pupils of the Howard University, and their
father is we'll known as formerly superintendent
Of the contraband camp, corner of Twelfth and
q. streets,
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PHILLIPS s. BERKELE Y
RICHMOND. VA. June 18, 1869.

TO he SoNthern People:
am pleased to certify the remarkable prompt
ness OF the Piedmont Life Insurance Company
OF Virginia in settling the loss on the life of
Charles Stebblns Of ten thousand dollars. On
presentation of proof, an offer Of immediate pay
ment was made and the amount settled at once,
waving the ninety days allowed by its policies.
WIN. JOSIAH LEAKE,
Attorney for Charlotte c. Sebbns.
Rsch1sonI NeacS--lt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Go to the polls next Tuesday, July the 9th.

In cases where persons have not been able to
get certificates their afidavits or other satisac-
tory evidence, will secure them the right to
vote. Let these facts be borne 10 mind, and
no Conservative conclude that his vote is lost
because he failed to get certificate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

If your house was beset by thieves and as
sassiLs and you had a gun in the corner would
you load it?
Well; such is your condition now. There
stands the gun, one barrel marked Register
and the other marked Vote, Ram cartridge,
and come to ready.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

4 DARING THIEF. Some thieving villain,
who has for sometime been engaged in robbing
hen-roosts in Harrisonburg, attempted to XIII
Mr. Ferdinand &. Way, who resides near
Woodbine Cemetery in this place, on Sunday
morning last about 3 clock. Hearing noise
amongst his chickens Mr.. W. hurried out to
his coop, in his yard, and came right close up
to the robber before he was discovered. Mr..
W, who was unarmed, remarked, II have
caught you this time, when he was answered
by pistol shot which passed into post upon
which his hand rested, within few inches of
his body. Instantly another attempt was made
to fire second shot, but the cap failed to ex-
plode when the robber ran off, Mr.. w. was
within two or three feet of the villain when he
was fred upon, and the wonder is he was not
killed Rock Register
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
See Bills Each Day of the
UNRIVALLED ATTRACTIONS.

u Committee of the Presbyterian Church of
Staunton invite proposals till July 9Th, for the
BRICK WORK of a new Church Edifce, So X
80 feet, with towers, and requiring about two
hundred thousand bricks. No salmon bricks
will be allowed in any part of the walls. Let the
proposals estimate for taking down the present
building and having the use of all the sound
brick therein for the new Church, ard the owner
ship of the residue. 1t is claimed and believed
that the entire walls Of the old Church are COM
posed of good bricks were eyer made and
put up in Staunton,
The work to be ready for the roof timbers by
the 10Th day of September
PAYMEN7s-One-third during the progress OF
the work and before its completion; one-thrd in
IL months and the residue in "A months from
date of contract. VIM. FRAZIER
Chairman COMMITTEES.
Charlottesville Chronicle and Lex Gazette in
sert 1t and send account to this Office.
90
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
nNE-ELEVENTH OF BLACK ROCK

ANE-ELEVENTHO OF BLACK ROCK
" or UNION SPRING Property, and
tract of MOUNTAIN LAND for SALE AS attor-
ney in fact for the heirs of George w Allen,
decd, shall offer for SAFE al public auction, in
front of the Court house. on MONDAY, JUNE
18Th Court day. the one-eleventh Of a tract of
land containing 1880 acres located in Augusta
county,-mlles North of Waynesboro, and
miles East of New Hope on the East side of the
South River, accessible by good road and a
good part of it fiat and well timbered
There is on it large flowing mineral spring of
strong Chaly beate water, we'll known as the
Black Rock or Union Spring, and is place of
considerable resort in Summer, by those in search
of health. The improvements consist of a hotel
building and numerous cabins but they are now
somewhat out of repair.
At the same time and place, I shall offer for
sale a tract of land containing $40 acres, | rood
and % poles, adjoining the land of the said
Springs property
Terms made known on day ofsale
GEORGE BAYLOR,
Attorney in fact for the heirs of q. W. Allen
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

LEADERS OF TENS Devote this week to
work for the rescue of the State from ilnpend7
ing ruin. You are the pillars which support
the temple Of the peoples hopes. Do your
duty faithfully and all will be we'll, and you will
entitle yourselves to the gratitude of your fell
low citizens.
Do your duty and let the result gladden. the
hearts Of the people Victory is within your
reach-do not fail to secure it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
The work done by the Conservatives in tn

The work done by the Conservatives in the
past two weeks has inspired them with con
tidencc and sent terror aud dsnay into the
ranks of Radicalism. Keep the ball in motion
Don't lay behind Work hard Work together
and success is sure. The Radicals know it, and
begin to have serious concern for the safety
Of the State Up and at them. Work Drive
them from their position, and plant the flag Of
Gilbert G. Walker on their stronghods.-
LyacA. Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

NNHLL BE SOLD, the lst day of deptem-
w Der next, at public auction a large and
valuable tract of GRASSLAND, containing
3. 500 acres, lying in the Mlngo Flats, Ran
dolph county, West Virginia. Tie tract can be
divided to suit purchasers. Sale to take place on
the premises. Terms--One third cash. remain
der in one and two years.
may25-tds JOHN d. STERRETT
Clarksburg Conservative copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

Remember the new settlers, in hunting up
the unregistered. ALL not aliens. who will
9th of July are entitled to register Where
they are real settlers, and not carpet-baggers,
they will all vote for Walker. See that they
register
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Vote and urge your neighbors to do likewise.

Coiored voters should be made to understand
that their rights are not involved in the result
of the election on Tuesday next-their right to
vote and hold office is secured whether Walker
or Wells be elected, and whether the Constitu-
ton be adopted either expurgated OF unexpur-
gated. Not so with the whites if the Consti-
tuition be adopted unexpurgated, many whites
will be denied the right of suffrage, and 95 out
of every 100 will be disqualified from holdin g
any office, or serving on jury
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
nR. a. WI. HENK 81, otaunton. Va.

IL formerly of New Market, Va.,)
Respectfully offers his services to the public, in
all the branches Of the Medical Professlon-spe-
cial attention paid to Surgery.
May be found at his office at all hours, unless
professionally engaged.
All calls promptly attended to, both day and
night in the country as we'll as in the town.
Ofice-on Bruce's corner, up stairs. Entrance
on Augusta street, 5 doors from corner.
June 20 35ts
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NONMHSSEONEags' SAZN.-I1

NOM M 1873 HON EAsS7 S12 LII. iii puie u-
I ! ance of d decretal order of the Circuit Court
of Bath county. rendered On the 18th day of
May, 1869, in cause therein pending. in the
names of j ohn P Porter and Charles SiLlington,
administrators of Andrew Sitlington, deceased
vs. the heirs and legal representatives of SAID in
testate we will proceed, on TUESDAY. THE
18TH DAY OF JULY, 1860, at the Courthouse
of Bath county. to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, the following tracts of land lying
and being in the county of Bath, of which An
drew Sitlington, died seized, to wit:
One tract of 1S2 acres, lying on mill creek,
one tract of 12J acres adjoining the mill creek
tract, one tract of l76S acres on the waters of
mill creek, one tract of 500 acres on the top
Of the Warm Springs mountain, and one other
tract of Sd acres also the top OF the said
mountain.
The tract containing 1872 acres is well improved
and in sod the other tracts are unimproved and
abound in fine timber minerals and water power,
and afford fine ranges fof cattle
TERMS OF SALE-Cash in hand sufficient to
pay expenses of sale, and for the residue credit
of one two and three years, in equal iEstallments
to bear interest fromIthe day of sale-the purcha-
>ers to execute bonds with approved personal Sc
curity, and the legal title to be retained as ulti-
mate security for the deferred payments.
JOHN F. PORTER,
CHAS. SITIT NGTON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Wells best ahusad man

The Petersburg Inder thus castigates Wells
over the shoulders of Maj Jna. A. Hartman
1t says:
MAJOR HARMAN, Valley renegade, irsro-
duclng WELLS to one Of his motley audiences,
is reported to have said of the latter that he
was the best abused man in Virginia. That
Is the one point Of agreement between Maio,
HARTMAN and ourselves. WELLS is not only
the most generally, but the best, the most nat
urally, most truthfully. most easily abused man
that does, that ever did, or that ever will live
in this State. Because to abuse, one has only
to describe him-what would be SANDER of al
most any other individual is history of WELLS.
The Prince Of Carpet Baggers. the organizer Of
the powers Of Darkness the Monte Cristo Of
mysterious accumulators Of wealth. the genius
of the whisky ring, the Moses of felons, the
railroad broker, the superintendent of secret
mail service, the standing counsel of govern
ment swinders, the greatest of all the prevari-
Gators, there we sacrifice exactitude to courtesy,
who ever villified the Southern people before
the Reconstruction Committee, of bummers the
chief among ten thousand, prsur chepalier
dsadustris without fear and altogether above
reproach IN his order Of night-hawks Oh for
Mr. MlCAWBER TO point his ebon ruler at this
political Uriah, and pronounce him the ''sum of
all villainles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Attend the polls next Tuesday and vote.
4 UaAK SlITTy l.M 1;lliIINdI.-.IOI

IL DAY, House Painter and Paper Hanger
respectfully informs the citizens of Staunton and
Augusta county that he has resumed business
and promises that he will do work in as neat and
substantial style as any other painter in the Val
ley of Virginia. His long experience in the bus
mess he thinks will enable him to give satisfac-
citizen Of Stanton 25 years. and was engaged
at his business up to the breaking ont of the war.
He would say to the farmer that he will take q
large portion OF his work in produce
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
SALE OF Zeal Estate

1 BY virtue OF a deed OF trust executed py
Flemming Carol, on the 10th day of June. 1851,
L will sell on the premises at public auction, on
SATURDAY, JULY THE 9TH, 1869,
tract of land situated near Craigsvile in Au-
gusta county, containing IO3 acres. adjoining
the lands of Craig and Woodward; and at the
same time and place an undivided interest of one
half or two-thirds Of tract containing. tour
acres, and adjoining the Estalline Furnace tract;
also tract containing twenty-six acres, adjoin-
ing the said tract of fifty four acres.
Terms liberal and made known on the day of
sale. A. B. LIGHTNER,
iunel5-4L Trnstnp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

Jenkins, who spoke after Chandler when
Wells was here, had the temerity to meet
Marmaduke johnson in discussion at Pittsyl-
vania Courthouse. The result was that
jenkins was used-up man. johnson made
miucc meat of him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

On Tuesday next, all work should be sus-
pended, aud every voter should go to his 20
ting precinct to cast his vote. Farmers would
better lose their whole crop than fail to secure
success in the election on that day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

Do you wish to relieve ninety-nine hun
dredths ofthe citizens of Virginia from ineligi-
gibility to Office? If SO, REGISTER AND
VOTE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
C0nfectiO2aeries.

EHAS. e. WOOD, dealer in Confec-
" tiOneries, Fruits, Fine Chewing and
New ST., next door to l.. Rosenbaum's Variety
store, Staunton, Va ap6-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

In AUGUSTA Joseph A. Waddell, ESQ is
nominated for the Senate The State has not
got better man for hat rlace Ifyou want to
vote right, always follow old Waddell-it is a
pity his name begins with aW
Alexander B. Cochran, H. NJ Bell, and
Marshall Hanger are the nominees for the
House of pelegates-all frst-rato men.-En-
Quirer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

The FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT The ratiica-
ton by Florlda of the fifteenth amendment of
The Constitution leaves but three more Stases to
make threetourlhs Of the thirty seven States
which are necessary to render this amendment
a part OF the supreme law of the land. The
States Of Rhode Island and Vermont, which
have yet to vote upon it, will ratify it beyond
doubt. Virginia, Mississippi and Texas are re-
quiled, under the last reconstruction law, as a
condition precedent to restoration to Congress,
to ratify this amendment With the re-assem-
bling of Congress in December what is called
impartial suffrage may be expected to be pro-
claimed as fixed in the Constitution. and will be
sustained by the whole power Of Congress
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

If the Wells concern carry the Legislature,
we look for law requiring all pupils in the
public schools to speak through the nose, and
to say dooty and Go University. -Enqmirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

The State Of Virginia is in such peril as Hol-
land has been at times A great storm rages.
The waters are leaping high and threaten to
inundate the land. They are the waves Of in
competency corruption, and barbarism. The
combined strength and labor of all the whites
are required to throw up the dykes sufficiently
high to beat back these dark waves. Who at
such time will stay at home? VINO will, by
failing to rush to the rescue Of the State, in
crease the dangers of this terrible flood?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

Washington has a majority of 5000 whites,
but the negroes have carried the city by be-
tween 5000 AID 5000
Results: Ethiopian government and insup-
portable taxes.
Cause Failure to Register and vote. In
Heavens name let us be warned in time!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
ARGE STOCK OF NEW STAPLE
- AND
Fancy Dry Goods
ID. A. KAYSER

is now ,ooa Main Street, Staunton, Va.
and ~ aecelVlng from the Eastern cities a largo
Gods C." elegant g stock of Staple and Fancy DIV
HIS stock has been selectad with ,,n,,,,,o1 oono
t a,io purchased upon such terms as enables him
, 10 oIIer GREAT INDUCEME to those
puichaslng for cash. All would do well to ex
"'t aI MS stock before making their purchases
M ESsRs VIM III. WELLER and VIM. N. BUM
JUS Jr: are with him, and would be glad to serve
thelr friends in any way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

Wementioned the rumor last week that Robt
A. Gray had Withdrawn from the congressional
canvass. This rumor was unfounded. He is
still candidate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Neac Advertisements.
OPERETTA!

DIhECIOk....... .........JOHN IEMPLETON,
(Manager of Charleston and Savannah
THE SELECT AND FASHIONABLE ATTRACTION!
SPECIAL AMUSEMENT FOR LADIES!
Presented BY the Finest A,tistes of the day,
including
ALICE VANE, The Star of the South
HaE~ This Company has made Grand Tour
of the South, and has been greeted everywhere
by CROWDS OF BEAUTY & FASHION,
ali acknowledging the vast Superiority and
SELECT CHARACTER
OF THIS
GRAND AMUSEMENT!
See Bills Each Day of the
UNRIVALLED ATTRACTIONS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

There are some doub;erS. Ii we can prophesy,
we shall just mash en-. There was never any
thing like this canvass ia Virginia before The
State is in blaze. There is a perfect storm of
speaking every day like the roll of muskery
from Covington to Drammondtown. Go
where you will, and ycu hear the words at once,
Have you registered? The very women ask
Have you registered ? and when they begin to
talk politics, you may know things are stirred
up. We wonder whether Wells knows what is
going on-we live in such different spheres that
We have thought perhaps he didn't know. The
very ground Is shaking with the tramp of our
columns
We should NOT be surprised if the gain on
the registration mounted up to 10000. And
we should not be surprised if we controlled
more negro votes than has been looked for. -
There is an Immense power in the aggregate
white population Of this State, and all that
power i, now brought to bear on the negroes 10
an eecsioneerIug way. Il must, it seems to
Us, produce some effect Not a very marked
effect in any particular place, but some effect
in every eounty-the aggregate may be very
considerable result. We cannot hear Of any
whites that are going to vote Tor Wells, save a
dozen or so IN county. with the exception of
some OF the Southwestern countless and two or
three Of the cties-E.quiirer and Ecanatner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Remember that next Tuesday, July the 9Th,
is election day.

The Norfolk Trainiaa says truly that it is
now our clear duty to make q reso!ute struggle
for the last vestige Of political power, which we
can save from the general wreck and unless We
can secure the next Assembly and Governor it
is plain to the meanest understanding that the
government Of Virginia will become hideous
engine, for The torture Of our people, and the
ruin Of the State.
In its best form, it promises TO be full OF
ignomipies and expressions, but there is a great
and obvious difference between the exercise of
its powers by our friends, and its abuse by our
open and avowed enemies. The Constitution
is now q sheathed sabre. IF drawn by Wells
Legislature they will cut you down without re-
morse. See to it, then, that they never grasp
its hit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

Why don't WELLS take HARRIS around with
him on his electioneering tramp? Is he not a
man and a brother?.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

REMEMBER the fate of Louisiana, and Regis
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

vEVO HOUSE KEEs,ERS-Tt

VH\U HOUSE II EEf EAsS.-The fruit sea-
Il son is coming on. To keep fruit fresh and
with all the natural sweetness and flavor when
first put up, use Spears Fruit Preserving Solu-
ton. You will find it at the drug store Of
EICHELBERGEK q FULTZ
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UNIVERSITY Efl1sH SCFasaseL1.

A NhVEEsSEH HUI SCEHVWL.
u At Goshen Depot, Va, Preparatory for the
University of Va, and Washington College
Cordially endorsed by the Professors of the Uni
versity and the President (Gen. r. E. Lee and
Faculty of Washington College. Full corps of
Instructors. Excellent accommodations and
Board. Only t,go boys TO q room. Terms for
Tuition, Board, Fuel, Washing, Lights and at
tendance for the whole session $3.50, half in Sep
tember balance 1st February. Session begins
10Th of September and ends 18th of June. Send
for CIRCULAR p O.. Goshen Bridge, Rock bridge
county, Va H. N. 3. WOOD,
June % ;3m Prncipal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

Vote early, that you may hag time to SCI
that your friends vote.
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NEW GOODS
~ GOOD GOODS!

y,,rz Cheap Goods
supply OF DRY GOODS, which has been pur
erased on the very best terms, and will be sold
at q. very small advance on cost
her stock embraces all the latest and most at.
styles OF Ladies' and Gents Dress Goods
Calicoes,S Cotton Cloths, Hats, Boots, Shoes &c
anu anu everything else that is usually found in LIST
Give them q call
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GALE OF Household and Kitchen

GALE OF Household and Kitchen
y FURNITURE.
l will sell, at Thinking Spring Parsonage on
THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAP OF JULY,
the principal part of my Household and Kitchen
Furniture. embracing Bedsteads, Bedding, Ia
bles, Chairs, Cooking Stove, 2 Box Stoves a
Cutting Box, Shovel Pillow, Harness, one horse
Wagon, one Cow, and many other things too te-
dOus to mention.
Sale to beg in at 10 clock.
TERMs-Under $40, cash; over $40 six mons
credit will be given. G. S. Nj. SEE.
june29-3t#
10 40 KEis ~ ssasD. AND GET she
u finest and cheapest Laguyra Cofiee-as
cheap as Rio.
Ker Il Bro have cheap sugars-Retned and
Raw.
Prime Refined Lard.
Sugar Cured Hams.
Teas-guaranteed the best,
Groceries of all kinds
Woodenware, &C. all cheap for cash.
~ One bale $50 lbs) fine Wisconsin HOPS,
the last in the market and offered low.
june29--tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

Votes are now needed, so be sure to vote on
the day OF election
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29

T AND FOR SALE.-We wish to sell pri-
Ia vately, 1913 acres of land lying on the I've
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 a dwelling house, barn, and all necessary
out houses.
Terms will be made accommodating
For further particulars address either of u.s.
THOMAS MCCORMICK
Oct2O-tf LANES w McCORMICK