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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

Alderman named Carl Schell married young
girl just from the Faderland at Omaha some
three weeks ago, in most peculiar manner
He purchased pair of ear bobs, put them in
her ears, and informed the young lady that
this little ceremony constitutes marriage in
America" After week had passed he took
them out and informed her Of another piece of
news-viz ''Tkis little ceremony constitutes a
divorce in America" He is now in Jail for
stealing trunk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

The colored laborers' convention passed re-
solutions affirming that the objections of white
men to working with negroes must be over
come, calling national negro convention to
meet in Baltimore in December next, and in
yoking Congress to drive Chinese labor out of
the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

The question now is mooted, in some of the
Northern papers, Twill Virginia be admitted =
1t is rather a curious thing that such question
should be asked at all. Certainly it will, if
right, justice, and law are to prevail. The ques-
ton, however, really is, are right, justice, and
law, controlling powers in this country at this
time?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

INTEREST ON THE STATE DEBT. second
auditor of Virginia Major S. A. Porter will
proceed on the 10th day of August to pay one
per cent. on account of interest on the old reg
istered stock, which was payable LIST of January
last, and as soon as the old coupons can be pre-
pared, about the Goth of August, the like a
mount will be paid on January, 1869, coupons
of old i sue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

The Washington correspondent Of the Ralti-
more Sun says: 1T is understood that Gener-
al Sherman has instructed General Candy that
he is to take no action in the matter Of admin
istering the iron-clad test oath to the members
elect of the Virginia Legislature until the mat
ter shall have been considered IN cabinet
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

On Thursday week, in Russell county in this
State, negro man named VIM. Wright killed
white man named Patrick Tignor by striking
him repeated blows on the head with gum
He attempted to shoot him, but the gun failed
to go off. The negro made his escape.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

The Faculty of Washington College has set
aside twenty-five Free Scholarships for young
men intending to make practical printing and
1rnalism their profession
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

On Thursday next, the 9Th, the contest in
Tennessee between Senter and Stokes, candi-
dates tor Governor, will be decided. The can
Vass has been very exciting one The former
is a conservative Republicau-the latter a Rad
ical Of the Wells stripe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

The New York Tribune of Tuesday publishes
long letter from Hon. Joseph Segar, defend
lug the Walker party Of Virginia from the i'm
putations cast upon it, and asserting the claims
OF the Reconstructed State to be recognized and
admitted. The Tribune edtorially commends
Col Segar as faithful and consistent friend of
the Union
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
VALUABLE GRAZING LANDIFOR

VALUABLE GRAZING LAND FOR
SALE.-The subscriber, desiring to go
West has sold his South Branch farn. and now
offers his Sink Lands, lying in Randolph
county, for sale, reasonable terms.
He will be pleased to show it to any one wish
ing to purchase; Mr. Thompson, who lives on
the land, will, in his absence do so. Any one
desiring to purchase Allegheny lands will do
well to examine this land without delay.
Aug. 3rd--4t * s. G. VANMETER.
Rockingham Register and Staunton Spectator
copy times AID send bills to this office-Moorc-
field 41rerfisey
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

1t Is rumored that treaty has been conclu-
ded between France, Austria, and Italy, where
by the latter, in case of war, is to support
France with contingent of $4,000 troops, and
occupy Viterbo. 1t is also rumored that Prus-
STA has offered the Pope $4,000 men if the
French forces eyacuate Rome.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

On single building recently constructed at
Richmond, Va, were employed as mechanics a
colonel, major, two captains and several lieu
tenants, all of whom fought under General R.
T. Lee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

There are now in the State penitentiary 63S
convicts, OF whom three-fourths are negroes
Of the latter, thirty-Gve are women, and six of
these have infant children. The able bodied
convicts are at work on new reservoir.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

Un recent visit to Rockingham county we
were pleased to observe that the spirit of en-
terprse and improvement was manifest 10 Dor
tons OF that county. The town of Harrison
burg and the village of McGaheysville have
been greatly improved by the addition of new
dwellings and business houses within the past
vnar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

A man named Frank BrowEe!, of Troy, New
York, who killed Jackson after he had shot
Ellsworth, in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1861, has
obtained the musket used by him on that oc-
casion, and deposited it in the New York State
Department, where the coat and hat belonging
to Ellsworth are kept.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

Ii is rumored that General Mcdowell will
relieve Gen. Candy in Virginia, who will be
transferred to Mississippi,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

1t is supposed that the South will this year
sell 100000 bales Of cotton for as much as
5000, 600 would have brought before the war,
and that 10 the year 1870 she will be richer than
she would be had not the war occurred, and had
slavarv continued
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

INDICTED FOR PERJURY.-Dr. Carter, fthe
newly appointed "trooiy loil'' magistrates OF
Nelson county, was on Monday week indicted
by the Grand Jury of the County Court for
perjury in taking the iron clad oath. DR.. Z.
was sitting on the bench, as one of the justices,
when the Indictment against him was made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
PriUOte Sales.
SNUG SMALL FARM FOR SALE.

N We are authorized to sell, on reasonable
terms. a farm, 81 miles from Staunton. on the
Port Republic road, containing about 100 acres.
The wood on it can be marketed so as to pay
for the land. Call on
SHEFFEY s. BUMGARDNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

Col. Thos P August for some years past a
prominent public man and lawyer of Richmond,
died in that city on Saturday morning last, aged
As years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

Secretary Boutwell,, in reply to an inquiry of
the Collector of Customs at New Orleans, de-
cides that the coolie trade is illegal and contra
ry to the treaty between this country and China,
which is now awaiting the approval Of the EN-
peror. The laws passed in 1867 relative to
this ''new modification of slavery as the Sec
rotary calls it, have not been abrogated, as some
seem to suppose, but are in full force, and un-
der them ministers, consuls, collectors and 9th
err officers of the government are directed to
use every effort to suppress the trade.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

JNO. c. WILLIAMS
MAN.. Ii. 1SAACS e. Co.. Bankers,
w Corner of Main and 18th Streets,
RICHMOND, VA.
DEALERS IN CON- UNCURRENT BANK
NOTES, BONDS, STOCKS. &c.
Special attention given to purchase and sale of
Holds and Stocks on Commission otherwise.
DRAFTS DRAWN
on a parts of Europe in sums to suit purchasers.
Collections made on all accessible points of
Europe and the United States.
Money loaned on Rail Road Bonds Stocks,
&C., as collateral security.
Deposits received subject to Check, or Ger
tlRcates issued fap same,
REVENUE STAMPS sold at liberal discount in
sums Of $50. and upwards.
allg3 amt5s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
NICHO. X. TROUT.

Il in Ohio, propose locating myselfnear there
for the purpose of educating my children, and
having rented my farm and having surplus af-
ter furnishining the renter, I will sell, to the
gust, lot of wheat, corn, hay farming utensils,
hay press, cane press, carriage. buggy, horses,
cows calves and household and kitchen furni-
ture Terms at sale
4 July 27-3t% JACOB MYERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
NPOTTS Il GIBSON,

SS q GIbsoN'
GrOcers and Commission Merchants.
Nos. 1T and 119 Fourteenth street,
RICHMOND, VA
Special attention given to sale of Flour, Grain
and Produce generally
Liberal advances made on consignments in
hand, and prompt sales and returns on all pro-
duce sent US.
We refer to all the Banks of Richmond and
to Maj. j. M. McCue of Augusta.
au2-6uo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

At 81, I'LL 5 carefully compounded
WAITS Drug Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

Mount Vernon Iron Works Store.
FURNITUREl
CHAMBER SETS, EXTENSION TABLES,
CHAIRS, BEDSTEADS AND
ROCKERS.
Particular attention is invited to our Hard Wood
Patent Rail Bedsteads, of which we have sold
over 125 in the last eight months
MATTRESSES:
Hair Top, Husk. and cheap Mattresses at great
bargains.
BOOTS & SHOES,
BOOTS s. SHOES,
Ladies' Lasting Caters Ladies' Morocco Caters
and Gents sewed calf Shoes do. pegged, with
general assortment of heavy boots and shoes-all
for sale very low.
4 full Stoch of Groceries,
Sugars adapted to preserving; all sizes earthen
and stone crooks, Jelly glasses selfsealing jars.
SADDLES! SADDLES! SADDLEsl
Produce taken at cash prices, in exchange for all
kinds of goods at
Mount Vernon Iron Works Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

T AND FOR SALE.-Under decree of
IL the Circuit Court of Augusta county, enter
ed in cause of Samuel Parents widow and his
infants, I will proceed on Tuesday, the 31st day
of August next, on the premises, to sell at pub
lie sale. to the highest bidder, a tract of land
of Hermitage, in Augusta county, on the road
leading from Waynesboro to New Hope 1t has
on it small Dwelling House, (the mansion hav-
ing been burned) barn, orchard, good water,
and the land is of good quality.
Terms Costs Of sale and suit in hand, bal
ance on six, eighteen, twenty-four and thirty-six
months, purchaser to give bonds with good per,
sonal security and the title to be retained as uti
mate security.
NICHO. K. TROTT Or,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03


Y pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
of Rockbridge county, pronounced on the 10Th
day of April, 1869, in cause therein pending in
which S. McD. Moore is Plaintiff and Wa. Gil
lam and others are Defendants we shall offer for
sale at public auction on tho premises on
WEDNESDAY, the l1th day of A UG UST
1859 the valuable farm owned by COL William
Gillian, situated on the North River four miles
above Lexington, and containing 1876 Acres
The soil is of fine quality and we'll adapted to the
culture of the grains and grapes common to the
Valley.
The tract will be sold in two parcels: one of 100
acres and the other of Sc acres. On the former
there is a comfortable Dwelling House, Barn and
all necessary out-houses. This property is con-
venient to mills, churches, schools, and to the
town of Lexington, the head of navigation on the
North River Canal and the seat of Washington
College and the Virginia Military Institute
The property will be shown by Mr. John B.
Wilson. residing on the premises.
TERMS:-Cash in hand sufficient to defray
the expenses Of sale and costs of sui, and as to
the residue upon credit of one, two and three
years in equal installments bearing interest from
the day of sale, the purchaser giving bond with
good personal security and the title retained as
ultimate security.
Sale to commence at II A. NJ.
WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN,
JOSEPH G. STEELE, oofn rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

Baugh's Super Phosphate,
which produced such fine results, on the late
WHEAT CROP, and is working such wonders
with the CORN this Season, at
MOUNT VERNON IRON WORKS STORE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

The Richmond State Journal which has all
the time been throwing obstacles in the way of
reconstruction now says: -Virginia' return to
the Union will be hailed by North and South
as an extraordinary event. 1t will be welcomed
as practical conclusion Of the strife which for
four years desolated the fairest portions of the
Union, and for four additional years have kept
alive the fires of sectional animosity.' Then
Why IN the name of common sense has there
been such strenuous effort on the part of the
journal and certain leaders of the Radical par
~ IN the State to prevent the consummation of
this much desired state of affairs ''Let us
have peace.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL PrOD-
y ERTY IN. AND IN THE VICINITY
OLE MT SIDNEY

OF, MT. SIDNEY.
In obedience to decree entered on the 18th
day of June, 1863, by the Circuit Court of Au.
gusta county, in the Chancery Causes of Sea-
wright, guardian. &c. Us. Long and others, and
McCue Us. Crawford, &C., shall on
FRIDAY, A UG UST THE 10Th, 1869.
proceed to sell at public auction, on the premises.
to the highest bidder house and 81 acres of
land IN the immediate vicinity of the town of Mt.
Sidney, now in the possession and occupancy of
John Crawford and also, On the same day, and
on the premises, one-half of VACANT LOT
No: - in said town of Mt. Sidney
IERMs-As much cash as will pay the costs OF
suit and sale; the balance on credit of one two
and three years, with interest from day of sale
the purchaser executing his bond with good per-
sonal security for the deferred payments, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security
JulyIo-tds GEORGE BAYLOR Conn,r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
VALUABLE AUGUSTA LAMB m

the Circuit Court of Augusta county. LATELY rem.
dered in the Chancery suit of ''Kennedv's guar.
dian and others VS.. Kennedy, &C." will on
THVRSDEAK AUGU ST 9TH 1869,
expose to public sale, upon the premises Sc
acres, part Of the tract of land in Augusta Co..
Va whereof, the late Peter Kennedy died seized
and possessed.
This land naturally of excellent quality, sus-
ceptlble of high improvement and is located in
= go0d nelghhorhood, adjoining the lands of
Geo Wine ard others.
IERMs:mSo much Of the purchase money in
mana as VIII pay the costs o suit and expenses of
sale and, of the residue ne-fourth at 80 days,
ments, at credit, severally, of one, two and
three years from the day of sale; the purchaser
executing bonds with satisfactory security, and
the title retained SIS ultimate security
DAVID ALEXANDER
iulyl3-4t (yomr,;-.:o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

WILL BE SOLD, the lst day of Septem.
w Der next at public auction, a large and
valuable tract Of GRASSLAND, containing
81 $500 eeFes, lying in the Mlngo Flats, Ran
doiph county, West Virginia The tract can Ia
divided to suit purchasers. Sale to take place on
the IN premises. Terms-One-thira cash, remain
der In one and two years
mmay25-tds JOHN D. sTERRETT
Clslksharg Conservative copy
6 ALE OF LAND.-As executor and trnS-
NJ tee, under will of Joseph Harper, decd T
sA4VRD1Y, a UG U 1si Ti9i, - 1864
the undivided one-ffth of o tract of lana CON
iai t "a acres IL Augusta county, left to me
o aha adj0ins F0rrer' Aeconb, McChesnsy, and
Terms made known ON day of sale.
julyla-tds JOHN HApppp
A D M ~ 81 "a SALE.-Will be
residence of Robert G.. Gilkeson. Red, a. R ede
steads and Furniture Tables, together With an
the Household and Kitchen Furniture Of Rahe o.,
ca A. Gilkeson, decd ~ tseeee-
+Sfit.s made known ON day of sale
Juiylo-tds ROBERT G. GILKESON
Administrator
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

SWOOpes Depot, Augusta CO. Va.
MEssRs. P. 3. HoGE g. Bro :-Gcntlemen-I
have used Zelrs Fertilizers for two seasons, and
take pleasure in saying that / am entirely salts
fed with its results. l used it on seme OF my
poorest land, and the wheat is excellent I rec
ommend it to our Farmers as the best Fertilizer
I have ever used. JOHN CHRISTIAN.
uruc+ vi On,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
The Irou.clad Oath.

Nothing is as yet known definitely in refer
ence to the purpose of the Administration re-
specting the enforcement Of the test-oath,
though the indications are that it will not be.
Jno. W. jenkins, the chairman of the Radi-
cal (Wells) Executive Committee, has written
letter to DR.. g. X. Gilmer, chairman of the
Republican (Walker) Executive committee,
proposing union of the parties they respec-
lively represent We take it for granted that
this extraordinary proposition would not have
been made had not the leaders of the Wells
party become convinced that the test-oath
would not be enforced.
From the tone of recent articles in the State
Journal, the Richmond organ Of the Wells
party, we infer that that journal has despaired OF
the enforcement of the test-oath. From these
and other significant indications We infer that
the members elect of the Legislature will not
be required to take the iron-clad oath. AS we
before remarked, however, nothing definite
and positive is as yet known in reference to the
purpose of the Administration respecting this
subject, and it is we'll enough to bear in mind
that doubtful things are very uncertain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

Staunton July 10Th, 1859.
MEssRs. P. B. HoaE s. BRo:-Gentlemen-I
gives me pleasure to state that I purchased of
you last fall 2 Tons ZelFs Fertilizers and that
they equal to any Fertilizers l have ever
used. q. NJ. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

The New Ork Herald IS OF the opinion that
while "Mr. Boutwell, is becoming strong in the
administration and the dominant party on the
money question. he is, at the same time, in a
fair way to make much mischief on the recon-
struction question: - and that ''the worst of it
is that while General Grant remains silent on
this question, his outspoken Secretary is con-
strued as speaking by authority" 1t therefore
concludes that there ''must be a clear under
standing soon, or there will be trouble in the
Cabinet on this subject with the return of Con-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
Complimentary.

A meeting was held at the Greeubrier White
Sulphur Springs on last Tuesday, composed
principally of Southerners, at which a series of
resolutions were unanimously adopted express
ing the gratitude of the southern people to
George Peabody for his munifcent gift of
$4,000. 900 to the cause of education.
In the hotel parlors, on the evening Of the
2Sth, eight hundred persons, half of them la
dies, assembled to witness the presentation to
George Peabody of the resolutions adopted at
the meeting yesterday. The resolutions were
presented by Jas. Lyons, Esq, in an eloquent
speech. Mr. Peabody, iu response, alluded in
atouching manner to the condition of theSouth-
ern people, and spoke cheerfully and hopefully
OF coming and brighter days Of prosperity for
the whole South. He said, incidentally, that
though the education fund was yet in its in
fancy, it had accomplished much good.
A grand ball will be given on the 18th of
August in honor of Mr.. Peabody.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-03-20
CURE FOR hog CHOLERA.

A writer in the monthly report of
the Department of Agriculture gives
very simple remedy for hog cholera,
which has never failed as a proven.
tative, and every instance wherein
from neglect, the disease made its
appearance, he succeeded in curing it
in a few days. Two or more large
barrels are procured and pla,ed con-
venient to the kitchen. Into these
deposit all the pot-liquor, and greasy
water Of any kind, refuse pieces Of
bacon, and a few buckets full of soap
suds. Let it stand few days, or
until fermentation begins; then add
to each barrel one bushel of fine
charcoal, half-bushel Of corn meal,
one handful of salt, one half pound
Of copperas. Let it stand short
time, SO that the coal may become
thoroughly saturated with the liquid
then pour into troughs made for the
purpose. One barrel thus prepared
he says, if given once or twice week
will be sufficient for fifty hogs, and
prevent cholera and keep them in a
healthy condition. This remedy is
quite simple, and will commend itself
TO farmers more readily than drench
ing with drugs, sometimes recon
mended,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-03-20
To PREVENT GINS FROM Rus

To PREVENT GUNS FROM RUST
INd.-For the benefit of such of your
readers as pride themselves on the
condition in which they bring their
guns into the field, | offer the follow
ing recipe, given me by a sportsman
of no little experience, and which
tried on his recommendation and
found to be perfectly satisfactory 1t
is as follows: 30 or. finest olive oil,
! 4 OF. spirits turpentine. This is to
be rubbed on the gun barrels with a
rag, and also inside, leaving them
with the oil on and not rubbed Of
until wanted to be used. This, du-
ring any damp weather, l am sure
will keep guns in first rate condition
London Field.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-03-20

WELL cured corn fodder is one of
the cheapest and best feeds for milk
cows. 1t will produce more milk
and better than any other fodder in
winter. 1t is most profitable to have
it cut quarter of AN inch in length
with fodder cutter and then steam.
ed or by pouring hot water over il
and mixing u little chopped oats OF
mill feed with it and letting it stand
a few hours TO soak, cows eat it VI
clean 1t is the cheapest feed far,
mer can raise.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-03-20
For Rent.

A NEAT COTTAGE HOUSE, CONTAIN
IA ing tiverooms, with n large garden and
yard, Kitchen, smoke-house, cistern, sta
BILE, etc. Apply to
mch 5-tfl Ii. w. MACRAE, Jr.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-03-20

i.Er every farmer prepare good
shelter for his stock, for every man
who has paid attention to this matter
knows that stock which has warm
shelter viii winter with one-third less
feed than is required to winter stock
that is exposed to the cold and storms
of winter