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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-22

To the Noters Of augusta:

To the Noters Of augusta:
have been requested by many of my
friends of the county IF Augusta, to announce
myself candidate for the next House of Del
egates under the new Constitution, provided it
is adopted by by the qualified Voters of Vir-
ginia. In the main, I shall as freeman, vote
against it out and out, believing that the day is
not far distant when Virginia will soar aloft
with her banner, carrying healing upon her
wings, and the Radicals, like the proud Pea
Fowl when looking at its feet, will leave with
tail hanging down.
now. therefore. without the fear of the
RAIDS, announce myself candidate for the
next House of Delegates, provided the new
Constitution is adopted; ii not, like many
others, I'll stay at home and remain an honest
man. | am conservative out and out. With
my banner hanging out on the outer wall. Let
Virginia s wave.
Respectfully yours,
PETER INDEPENDENCE KURTZ.
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A Strange Case.

The Richmond correspondent Of the Lynch
burg Republican gives the following account OF
a strange case in Richmond:
"a certain Ladies' Seminary in this city has
been discovered during the past two or three
months, to be on fire no less than four times. -
And what was most remarkable the incendiary
always kindIed the flames inside. Once it was
discovered bursting out Of bed, in chamber
seldom used, and was extingulshed before de-
ing much damage; then it was kindled in a
chamber on the fourth floor and before it could
be extinguished, damage to the amount of
s. 600 was done, and the school compelled to
suffer great inconvcniences for month again
chamber maid discovered the library to be
burning one night, and for the third time, as
good fortune would have it, the building was
saved-the fourth time fire was seen issuing
from the staircase leading from the hall up in
to the floors occupied by the young ladies as
sleeping apartments. This toe was extin-
guished without serious damage. Thus four
times did the incendiary light the torch, and as
often did provdential causes prevent the
threatened destruction of life and property
Soon these strange occurrences became town
talk the school was almost broken up, as pa
rents knew not what was threatening their chill
dren; the Principal became nearly crazed; he
saw ruin staring him in the face and an unseen
and unknown enemy persistenty working out
his destruction. Inquiry seemed at fault, and
the sharpcst cunning Of our shrewdest detec-
tives failed to work out the mystery that hung
over the fated house. At last, accident be-
trayed the guilty party-and young lady Of
the school beautiful, rich accomplished,
trembling, stood before her tutor and cor
fessed herself the criminal. What induced hel
to play this strangely tragic role none can tell
but in pity to her, and mercy to her relatives,
she was allowed quietly to depart to her home,
in distant part of the State, and the strange
mystery has been for weeks fruitful theme tol
the untiring gossip's tongue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-22

" The circulation of the "SPEcTAToR"
is about as great as the combined circula-
tion Of both the other papers published in
this place, and has as many subscribers IN
this county alone as are contained IN the
whole list of either of the other papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-22
Fresh Meats.

NEW MEAT STORE.-The undersigned
~ respectfully inform the citizens of Staun-
ton and vicinity that they have commenced the
butchering business and will offer daily at their
store on the Wharf, next door to Ed Halls har-
ness establishment, nice fresh Beef Mutton, Veal
and Pork, neatly butchered and at fair rates.
Being determined to slaughter nothing but
good stock, and sell at short profits they hope to
receive liberal share of patronage from the town
and country. FISHBURN & co.
jan26-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-22
WHAT is LIFE?

What is life tits delicate shell,
Thrown up by eternlty's flow,
On times bank of quicksand to dwell,
And in a moment its loveliness show.
Gone back to its element grand,
In the billow that brou ght it on shore;
See another is washing the strand,
And the beautiful she'll is no more.
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Tobacco.

r,.N j. z. GUY.
old FIRM REVIVED! ~
q c. 7. COCHRAN q CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers 9r3 IN ,pc
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND ClGARo,
at the old stand, on New street, would respect
fully announce to their friends and the pIolie @
generally that they are receiving and Will Keep
Constantly on hand we'll selected stock OF
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco and Cigars,
Also Snuff, Pipes Stems, Matches, &C.
Staunton, Oct. 9th, 1868.
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Professional Directory.

law NOTICE.-The undersigned have re-
l. sumed their former association IN II the praee-
tee Of the Law. Address: Sheffey s. Bumgard-
ner, Staunton, Va.
HUGH W. SHEFFEY,
;unn9-3m JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR
FAR. H. p. REESE has moved his Office to
ID Main street. nearly opposite Wayt q bros
drug store. Has had an experience OF over a. ~
years in the profession, and given speeial atten- n
males. Will give prompt attendance to calls IN
town and country.
Office hours from to o'clock, a. M ana TO
6 n M leoio -oiiI
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RENTESTRY.-- &
ID 8. H. HenkeI. ID. ID. 8. VI1D

Respectfully informs the public that ne IS now
located in staunton, and is prepared to operate
recognized 6y the profession. Artificial teeth
inserted on Gold, Silver, or vulcanite Plates
All operations guaranteed to give satisfaction.
Mg~ Anasthetics administered when desired.
Office on corner of Main and Augusta streets' up
stairs Entrance on Augusta street
HonQ Il 1us*
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knuERTISTNG RATES.

ADV EN- IIOINO NIAIIhI'
ADvERTIsEMENTs will be inserted at the rate
o.. One Dollar per Square of Eight Lines or less
Cor the first and SO cents for each subsequent IN.
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~ g. Obituaries, Amno3'scenssnts Of Camd5dates
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ting Or Opposing caiSatss ad al P;g@fs cos,r- nhnr
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Private Enterprise Interest, aoi be charged for
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SPECIAL NOTICES will be inserted at double
rs ~Address-ostaunton Spectator" staunton,
Augusta County, Va.
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to the courts of common pleas of Augusta
county will hereafter attend the courts of Rock
bridge Highland, Bath and Rockingham MY
Office is on the east side of the COURTHOUSE
square second of the brick row in approaching
from the court buildings, Staunton.
octe-1vr JOHN B. WATTS.
ATTORNEY at Law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-22

Mr.. Glumm, a cotton merchant, confesses to
have got stuck for once in his life. The other
night in the dark he mistook bis mucilage bot
tie for the hair OIL His hair has since present
ed the appearance of whale-bone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-22
.wyyJ CHAPMAN. ID. ID. s.. GZ

wv STANTON, VA. oarfr
Office. at his old stand, South side of Main st.
With fifteen years experience in his profession,
feels warranted in sa ing that all operations are
done in the most skillful manner and warranted
to compete with any done in the cities or else
canite. Nitrous Oxide, Gas and Chloroform ad-
IoiniSfarad when desired. sep8-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-22

THE Sick MoTHER-A poor mother was
sick Mary was sorrewful She was afraid her
mother would die. She nursed her mother as
we'll asNittle girl could
Doctor" she asked, one day, do you think
you can cure my mother?'
Il hope so, Mary" said the doctor.
Don't you think you had better consult
Jesus He is the Great Physician, you know
said Mary
well, Mary, how can l?'' asked the doc
tor.
81 know !" cried the little girl. 1--WE can
kneel down and tell him all about mother, and
ask Him to heal her.
Il suppose he knows already" said the doc
tor.
But" cried the child, 'he loves to be ask
ed. He says, Ask, and ye shall receive"
Did the doctor? Yes, the doctor was man
who consulted Jesus. He often laid the case
of his poor patients at Jesus feet; and he and
Mary kneeled down together by the bedside
and prayed for the sick woman. 1t gave hope
to Mary 1t put hope into her mothers heart;
and the next week Mary had the pleasure of
seeing her mother sit up in chair and eat her
dinner.
Mary's mother got WELL
Oh let us keep in mind that Jesus loves to
no osknd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-22

There is mary slip between the cup and the
lip, but more sips after the cup has been drain
ed by the lips.
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Postponed Payments

FuSLpU1oU Z y Il ~ = ohouo
If not paid in advance additions f tne aooae
be- DELAYED for three months, an addition OF OF ~
Der cent. will be charged; if for months 70 per
cent !; and if for u months, so pei, ce't o,oa
ans~ The rates in currency Will oe cnangeo 81 q
from time to time as the price OF specie may i's0
Gy- a Subscriptions will not be discontinued
except at the option of the Editor till all arrear
ages be paid
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II. ARTHUR, d. d. S., (oftice one door
from corner of Beverly and New streets

AAs ii Stanton, Va.
Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold, ~
Silver, Platina, and Vulcanite. The -
greatest improvement yet introduced sSsYYySY
he e' Vucanite process it being four times lighter
than gold, and much cheaper, embracing superl-
or cleanliness, nicer adaptation and many other 1
advantages. All the various operations of Dem
tai Surgery performed with strict reference to
nrmoSencv March 20-tf
J0HN ECHOIS r. H. CATLETT,
Monroe comfy. Lexington.
H. NJ BELL, Staunton.
sNCHNT&. BELL & CATEETT,
~ ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Stanton, Va.,
Will practice in the State and Federal Courts at
Sts:lnton, and in the Circuit and County Courts
p< Rockbridge, Rockingham and Alleghany.-
,hev will also attend to special business in any
oart of Va and West Virginia. [Sept TT
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BOOES.
NTEW BOOKS :!

u EW BOOAS!
The Last Passover, Golden Links or Thoughts
for the Hours, The American Agricultural An
nual for 1859, Cast up by the Sea- by Sir Samuel
W. Baker Questions on the Gospels, by B. M.
Smith, The Culdee Church by T. V. Moore, The
Corporate Life of the Church, by T. V. Moore,
A variety Of Cook Books
feb2 ROBT COWAN
MTEyv BO0KS.-Mohun: or the Last
~ Days of LEE and his Paladins, by John
Esten Cooke; Ruby's Husband, by Marion Har-
land Children with the Poets, by Harriet B.
M Keever.
Appletons Illustrated Almanac for 1869.
Hagerstown Almanacs for 1669-Engish and
Dutch.
Cheap editions of Scots, Dickens, and Mar
yatts novels
no17- ROBT COWAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-22

We suffer more from anger and grief, than
from the very things for which We anger and
grieye.
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Groceries and Produce.
NEW FISH! NEW FIsH!I

No. Potomac HERRING,
No. Potomac SHAD
POTATOES
Extra Early, jackson White, $500
Peach Blow, and Long Johns, at
KER & BROTHERS,
apis Burwell Building.
GREEN CORN AND TOMATOES,
| NJ Just received by
CLEVELAND & SEARS.
Htheese and MaccarOni. for sale by
| u CLEVELAND & SEARS.
lava, Laguyra and Rio COfees. in
81 store and for sale by
NINE GunpOwder Tea and Tea SUI
| CLEVELAND & SEARS.
CYRUPS a MOLASSEs. all grades, just
y received by CLEVELAND s. SEARS.
NOR Choice Pickles, Spices, &c. &c,
Il call on CLEVELAND q SEARS.
N1hewing and Smoking Tobacco. AT
~ ~" % CLEVELAND s. SEARS.
1YOffOn Yarn and Brown Cotton. for
I ] sale by CLEVELAND & SEARS.
Hardware. Wood and Willow Ware
for sale by CLEVELAND & SEARS.
LII KINDS of COUNTRY PRODUCE
a. Aan1s-tf T"ntsd y CLEVELAND s SEARS,
RICHARDSON & WHEAT.
GROCERIES AND PRODUCE,
all kinds of best Family Groceries.
large and we'll selected Stock,
NOW IN STORE.
The attention of the Farmers and Citizens
generally, is called to our Present
Stock of Groceries, viz:
SUGARS-of all Grades and Qualities
COFFEES-fr Lowest Quality to highest.
SYRUPS AND MOLASSES,
Prime Lot.
A Prime Lot of SOLE LEATHER,
white and Red,)
COTTON CLOTHS-Best Brands,
LIVERPOOL SALT, large lot on hand,
large, well filled sacks.
COTTON YARNS-Best Brands.
We are paying the highest cash prices for
FLOUR,
GRAIN,
SEED,
BUTTER,
LARD,
EGGS,
POTATOES,
and country Produce generally.
We desire all who wish to sell or buy to call
and see US.
RICHARDSON & WHEAT,
Cor. Main and Augusta Streets,
Staunton, Va.
Oct IL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-22

There never was more perfect organization
than that which the Radicals have banded in
this State. A few venal, shameless white men
have organized the poor negroes into leagues,
and bound them by oaths, to support the meas
ures and candidates of the party. Every spe-
cies of terrorism that can be imagined is exer-
cised over these poor deluded creatures to hold
them in firm concord with the wicked wretches
who care nothing for them except to get their
votes, The negroes seem to be impervious to
arguments Of any kind. They only know that
the leaders Of the leagues require them to do
thus and SO, and they blindly obey the word of
command There is no reason IN them, and
therefore no appeals to that faculty can lie with
them. They willingly accept the leadership of
the vilest white reprobate, and spurn the coun-
sells of the best men among US. To what dan
ger is the public welfare not exposed when such
condition Of things as this is found to exist
in the State J. Lynchburg Vuganaaa.
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gtaunton gpettator,
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING BY
Richard Mauzy & 90.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Advance Payments.
For yr So in Currency or equivalent N Il 0pee'o
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He who prays for his neighbor will be heard
fiji Tor himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-22

No. Potomac HERRING,
No. Potomac SHAD.
POTATOES
Extra Early, jackson White, $500,
Peach Blow, and Long Johns, at
KER & BROTHERS,
an12 RurWell Ruildinc
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-12
Major Baetz for State Treasurer.

The names of several good men have
been mentioned in connection with the
Republican nomination for State Treasur-
er. Mr.. Breese, of Columbia County, is
favorably spoken of by number Of pa
pers, and we have no donht would make
good officer. but as the I'd District wilt
be represented on the State ticket by a
candidate for Governor, an even dlstrl-
button of the candidates through the six
Congressional Districts would render 1t
necessary to leave the I'd District for a
candidate for Treasurer. If our memory
screws us, it is about eight years since
the gallant old Fifth District has been
represented on the Republican State tick
eft. The most of that time she has been
rolling up healthy Republican majorities
1t seems to US that Justice demands that
the Fifth be given one if not two chances
on the ticket This desire is not express
ed alone on the strength of location, but
from the lact that that District. like
every other in the State, f assesses ma
terial enough to fill all the State Offices,
and just as good as the State ever had,a
that. OF course it Is better to lose sight
of location than to forget the material.
1t stands the party in hand to select none
but competent, honest men Tor ofhclal
positions. ltis fortunate tina every, Con-
gressional District in Wisconsin IS bless
ed with such men, and if the party neg
iects to select such ones, it Is recreant to
duty that should not be passed In ST.
lence.
Our choice for State Treasurer Is
Major Henry Baetz, of n anitowoc MAJ.
Baetz is a German. highly educated,
stictly honest, very popular with his
countrymen, and has the requisite ability
to preform the important duties OF Il the
office. The State possesses no truer he
publican. than Henry Baetz, CT one who
would make greater sacrifices for the
prfciples of his party. He has been twice
elected to the office of Treasurer of Mani
toaoc County, where the Democrats
usually roll up majority OF from 2oo 10
,0Q00.
Major Beatz was brave and faithful
soldier in the late wal. Badger STATE
BonN1s
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-12
From Cuba.

WASHINGTON, july %.
An interesting letter relltive to the
Cuban situation has come to light. 4
Spanish gentleman went out to Cuba
several months ago to cl.in an in
heritance that had been left him. He
says that at Naevitas he learned that
nine Creol4s were going to be shot. They
passed near him with firm step and
heads erect, and with look of brave de-
termination. Arrived at the fatal spot,
they seate themselves upon a bench al
ready prepared for them, and at the
sound of the voice of the officer who gave
the word to fire. criedout, "Hu rrah for
Cespedes.' After they had fallen to the
ground, the volunteers stuck bayonets
into their bodies AT Gibara he saw a
group of armed men marching toward a
house of modest appearance. Wishing
20 see what was about to be done, he fol-
lowed the soldie,, who arrived before the
door, halted awhile, and three of their
party entered. The latter cried out at
this moment Here is the ansuirecto;
here is the n1ambi P'. "What do you
wish, y said a young man; IF it is |
whom you search, | am at your service,
but do not frighten my father and moth
er without cause" The volunteers seiz-
ed the speaker, and beating him along
the road with the butts Of their muskets
until they got close to the cemetery. run
him through with at least twenty bayo-
nets
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-12
ARIEL T0DFELLGW'S LETTERS OF AD.
VICE TO HIS son s'ZACHEREE,,

My deer boy, as you are now about to
leeve your uncle Josy's, and go inter the
world you will stand in need off sum lit
tie advise from your dad. Remember
Zacheree. how your old dad struv and
cum to poppylarryty afore yc There is
varus ways of doin, my sun, when you &c
inter village or town to commence (for
IN course you'll keep out in the city. J.
Thee very fust thing ye do is to becun
one Nv the AIRY stockrasy; don't start
me boy; there's nuthen esyer. But may
hap he'd es we'll give ye a little advise
into this subjeck In the furst place
ware yuar purtiest on all uccashurs-ir
the Ind phase sag yoar the reel AIRY
stockrasy; that'll work maggick. If ye
marry Sally Jain and teck her along, fun
the lords, sake don tell that she useo
to cook on skoot er, or peeled taters al
deecon Seedberry s-but tell her that al
that's necessary fur her is to bob he1
head to the left when she sets her righ
foot forward, and to the right, when she
puts tother one forward when she meet.
them as belongs to the AIRY stockrasy she
must larf vesy big and kiss um on the
street or any whar else. When she goe.
to picknicks aud the like she must no
think of, really helpen, but she mus
seem to doot all herself; git her a little
basket my boy and let her always fill i
with cakes and sich to carry home fol
company next day that's beginner ful
her. As fur yourself. my boy, when ye1
frens viset ye. go inter saloons an cali ful
the best wines and cigars-but don
ever pay fur um-that snot AIRY stockrasy
yer raal AIRY stockrisy never pays-that'
poor TALKS that pays. Jist pint yer inge,
at yerself when ye leave me boy, anc
with a slight jerk say, "Jim that's S mine!'
That alas wins. Don't fur the Lord
sake talk about books; AIRY stockras,
hates books, but ye knows ye can make
believe in hundred syly ways yer q
skollar-and that's jist the thing to Dc
if ye can git inter the best sasiety sum
times fur want of shillihg-ase brass
buttons if you can git um-punch the eye
out and yer butting will pay contributions
for ~;ders and orfans and sich jest Is well.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-12

49,
in addition to other HSues in Texas,
the division of the state is an important
feature in the canvass. Hamilton and
Baker, the CONSERVATIVE candidates for
Governor and Lieutenant Governor. op-
pose division and plan against it. Davis
and Flaherty, the ultra radical candida
tes, advocate the division OF the state
into three or four seperate states, there
by securing six or eight Senator, instead
lof two. @
AT the New York election this fall
there are to be chosen the following state
officers: A Secretary of State, in place
of Homer A. Nelson; Comptroller in
place of William T. Allen: Treasurer,
in place of Wheeler H. Bristol; an At
torney General, in place of Marshall B.
Champlain a State Engineer and Sur
veyor, in place of Van Rensselaer, Rich
mond; also two Judges of the Court OF
Appeals-one for a full term, to sue
ceed Charles Mason, and one for term
of two years, in place of Lewis B. Wood
ru0. There are also Justices to be elect
ed in each of the eight Judicial Districts.
The Surrogate and several Judges of the
local courts are to be chosen in New
York County. The entire Legislature is
to be chosen--the Senators for term Of
two years, and the members OF Assem-
bly, for one year
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Election Returns.
ALABAMA

ALABAMA.
MONTGOMERY, Aug. 6.-Returns still
continue meager, but enough is know1
to render it certain that Buckley and
Hays Republicans are elected in the
second and fourth districts. Dox and
Sherman, (Democrats) are elected in the
fifth and sixth districts. The returns
from the first district are too indefinite to
pronounce certainly as to the result, but
the impression is that Buckley is elected.
The third district is~very close, and one
hundred votes will probably dscide the
contest.
NORTH CAROLINA.
WILMINGTON, N. G., Aug. g.
Eagle (eolored) was elected to the Leg
islature yesterday by 400 majority.
TENNESSEE.
NASHVILLE, Aug. 6.--The total vote
of Nashville and Davidson county is
Lenter, 6,531; Stokes, 4.096. Stoke 5
official majority in Nashville, IS, in poll
Of 7,l03; Meagre returns from other
parts Of the state make no change In the
aspect of affairs Information from East
Tennessee shows that Senter will carry
that section by small majority. In that
case his majority will not be less than
fifty thousand.
James 2. Brownlow. son of Senator
Brownl5w, was badly beaten for the Leg
islature in Williamson and Maury coun-
ties. John Brownlow is probably beaten
in Roam and Knox coUnties-both fol
Senter, who carried both districts.
The State Journal, the Stokes organ,
will be suspended after to morrow.
The official vote of Shelby county, with
1862 m ljority.
With the exception of the disturbance
at Nose )w, no account Of violence at the
polls has occurred in West Tennessee.
The democratic press here, in announc
ing the victory achieved here yesterday
call upon the supporters of Senter to re
member charity in the hour Of triumph
and forget the wrongs that have been in.
fiicted upon them.
The Avalanche saysit understands that
some of the carpet baggers" are pre-
paringato leave It calls upon them te
remain and assures them of perfect safety