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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

In Virginia, nearly every body is crying out
for small farms, while in the West the tendency
is to large ones, so that machinery may be SUBJ
stituted for manual labor to more advantage.
Which is right?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

Quite serious riot occurred in Southampton
on Sunday week between the white people and
the negroes. Armed bodies of negroes paraded
the streets and a good deal of firing was done
A party of fifteen whites at last got together
and dispersed the negroes under the threat of
firing on them. No one was killed, and two
negroes wounded
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

The newspapers are urging attention to the
cultivation of the beet root, for the manufac-
tnre of sugar. IF the contending parties in Gu
ba continue fighting, they will go next to de-
stroying sugar plantations. This is, indeed, to
be feared.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

The National Executive Com mittee of col
ored men, have prepared paper, to be pre-
scented to the various heads Of departments in
Washington, setting forth ''the claims of the
colored people to portion Of the patronage of
the Government, citing their services in the war
and in the subsequent elections, and asking that
positions be given them"
Just now they have reason to hope some-
thing from this, as Mr. Boutwell, has just ap-
pointed sable maiden, who rejoices in the APP
propriate name Of Ketchum, to 2 place in the
her seat in that department, why not Fred.
Douglas? IF Fred. Douglas, why not Dr.
Bayne? And, above all, why not the lofty
Lewis Lindsey, whose patriotic Juror should
entitle him to peculiar favor at the hands oft
Secretary of the Treasury. = Norfolk Krqinaan
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

RAPE An Irishman, FIVE months in this
country, engaged in peddling, vas arrested IN
Gore Township, in Hardy county, some days
ago, charged with the horrid crime OF rape up
on the person of young girl, between fourteen
and fifteen years old, daughter of Mr.. Isaac
Hinits, n!lahly respectable citizen. The name
of the criminal is Daniel Mckinney, bis age
probably twenty-five years. and the circqm--
stances Of the most fragrant character DR..
Clayton, the examining Justice, sent him on
eld.-.gouth Branch Lteiligencer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

The Washington Republican says: 1--WE
have watched with some soiicitude apd good
deal of anxiety the situation Of the Republican
party of Virginia. 1t is evidently in bad way,
and prompt and decisive action is necessary to
save it from ntser overthrow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

We cannot conceive of any well constituted
mind which does not think with feelings APP
preaching. ecst5atic delight upon the coming
coniiagratlon which will rid the world, at once
of bed-bugs, bores and Radicals, which last
combine the Eestilential characteristics of the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

Rev. Mr. Munsey preached last Sunday week
in the Church in Baltimore, where he has been
stationed, and which has debt hanging over
it, for buildings &c. 1t ig stated that $4,000
were collected and subscribed at the close Of toe
sermon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

Gen. Alex. S. Webb, late of the 44th In
fantry, now commands District No. l. in the
place of Gen. Stoneman. He will command
till Gen. Candy shall arrive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

Thomas c. Bowie, of Maryland, nephew of
Hon. Beverly johnson and ofthe present Gov
ernor Bowie, fell into a cellar in Kansas city on
Tuesday night and broke his neck. He was
formerly connected with the United States coast
survey, and at the time of his death belonged
to the engineer corps of the North Missouri rail
wood
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

The Philadelphia Ledger says: Time and
a change of administration have not brought
round the better times hoped for, nor is the
confidently predicted relief seemingly any
nearer than before the November elections
This lack of the full measure of prosperity is
ascribed to various causes, political social, and
6nancial-but mainly to the last. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

Several colored men have been nominated to
office by President Grant. B. F. Jourbert,
colored, was, on Friday last, nominated to be
Assessor of Internal Revenue for the First Dis
trict of Louisiana, and G. NJ. Wilder, colored,
to be Postmaster at Columbia, S. G..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

1t is not supposed that events since the 4th
of March, will favor very much the idea Of
forming an administration party" in Virginia,
out of any conservative elements. The con-
servatives will approve of whatever the admin
istration may do, that is, in their opinions
right-and disapprove of whatever is, in their
judgments, wrong. They will make no entang-
ling party alliances, or give up to partzan pol
itics, their principles This is the proper and
correct courSe.-ALeC. Gazette.
THE SHERIFFs. order mo. 3S) issued
by General Stoneman, provides that:
''All sherifs, who have been removed from
Office by orders from these headquarters are
hereby authorized to exercise all the powers
conferred by chapter XXXVI. Of the Code Of
Virginia, on sheriffs, after the expiration Of
their term of Office. "
A NEGRO IN OFFIcE.-Arthur Foreman, the
ebony appointee to the janitorship of the city
hall, assumed the duties of his Office on Satur-
day. This is the entering wedge, and no one
can see where it is going to end. -NoJoH YER
gialan
Our only hope is in the unity of the conser-
vative party-to wait for further developments
and to be ready to act together when the time
for action arrives, and vote against any organic
law which deprives us of the>rights of freemen
Petersburg Erpress.
1t is terrible thing to rebel in this glorious
land of ours, but in Cuba or any whore else it
is exactly right and the rebels are patriots
Bedford Sentinel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

President Grant will nominate Mr.. Motley of
Massachusetts,, Minister to England.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

This situation of affairs in Virginia will soon
be subject for comment all over the world
Here, in this country, it scarcely makes rip
pie on the surface" North of the Potomac. -
Even at home we are getting so accustomed to
military law, and no law, that VIC bear the pres
ent ills with remarkable degree of equanimity
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

JUDGE SHEFFEY.-The literary societies of
Richmond College, through their secretary, Mr..
G. G. Shaver, recently extended an invitation
to Judge Hugh W. shefey to address the So
cieties at their annual celebration In June next.
Judge Shelley has just responded, accepting
the invitation, and a rich intellectual treat may
be anticipated.
On Saturday last, number of Virginians call
ed on President Grant, who intimated that he
would consult his Cabinet and communicate a
which involve the submission of the Constitu-
ton with the test-oath and State disfranchse-
ments stricken out
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06
VALUABLE TRACT OF LAMB For

VALUABLE TRACT OF LAMB For
Sale.-The subscriber offers for sale the
tract of land on which he resides. If not sold
privately before
SATURDAY, THE 18th OF MAY,
it will be offered at public auction on that day.
This tract contains 1876 acres of good lime
stone land, in good condition, more than half of
it being well set in grass. There SIS acres OF
fine timber land, and about twelve acres of good
meadow.
The soil is of heavy clay, and readily suscep-
tible of Improvement, and the limestone and
timber furnish the means of adding constantly
to its fertility. 1t is we'll adapted to the growth
of grass, wheat corn, oats and all other crops
raised in the Valley.
This land lies on the North side of the great
highway leading from Waynesborough to Lex
ington, about three miles from Waynesborough,
in good neighborhood, convenient to churches,
mills, &c, and adjoins the lands of George Shi-
rey, Abram Grove, and Clinton G. Miller.
The improvements consist of comfortable,
framed and weather-boarded house-44X20 feet
with four large rooms and passage and back
building with dining-room and kitchen-go
barn. stabling, dairy, corn-crib, granary and
wogOn-shed.
There are two good orchards of select fruit,
containing near 4OO trees.
There is a ever-failing we'll of pure water Is
feet deep near the dwelling house, and another
well about 80 feet deep, at short distance for
the supply of stock &c.
Terms of Sae-One-third in hand or in 60
days, interest added, and the residue in one and
two years without interest. Endorsed negotia-
BILE note for the cash payment, if not paid in
hand, and bonds for the deferred payments with
lien reserved as ultimate security.
ap6-tds HARRISON Il. KOTNER.
VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerk
Y Office of the Circuit Court for Augustf
county, the 9th day of April 1869,
John Weller and Margaret his wife, ....... Pr ifs
James P Byers, in his own right and as Execu-
tor of Samuel G. Byers, decd Nancy Byers
Samuel Byers, in his own right and as execu-
tor of VIM. Byers. dec d. Robert Byers, JON
athan Slower, and Jane A, his wife, Mary By
ers, Benjamin Weller. Jr., Isaac Keister and
Mary 4. his wife. and Sarah Elizabeth, and
Virginia Susan, infant children of VIM. By
ers, dec'd-IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to obtain a settlement
and distribution of the estate Of Samuel G. By
ers, decd. -e-
The Defendants, Jonathan Slower and Jane A.
his wife, not having entered their appearance, and
it appearing by satisfactory evidence that they
are not residents of this Commonwealth 1t is
ordered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice. and
do what is necessary to protect their interest.
A Copy-Teste,
4. d. SEARS, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06
"COSTAR'S"
Standard Preparations


"Costar's" Rat, Roach &C., Exterminators.
Costar's" Bed Bug Exterminators.
"Costar's" (only pure) Insect Powder.
'Only Infallible Remedies known"
'l8 years established in New York
1900 Boxes s. Flasks manufactured daily"
I'll Beware Of spurious limitations"
"All Druggists sell them.'
'COSTAR," 10 Crosby ST., n Y,
Or, JOHN F. HENRY, Successor toy
DEMAs BARNES & Co., q Park Row, N. Y.
Sold in Staunton by EICHELBERGER s. FULTz.
ov,(.- I
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06
Ne2U Advertisements.
At YOax7. OaCaz Homes.

EITHER SEX-Suitable for steady hands,
Pays large profts.-Address for particulars at
once,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

VIRGINIA at Rules held in the Clerk S
Office of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, the 5th day of April, 1869,
George Rusmsel and Asher Argen bright Ex-
ecutors of Christian Rusmise decd ..... PIP ifs,
AGAINST
William Phillips, N j. Buck and Samuel Paul,
Defendants--IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to recover of VIM.
Phillips, who is an absent defendant, debt due
the Plaintiffs, and to attach in the hands of the
other Defendants, and restrain them from pay
ing over or delivering money or effects in their
hands, belonging to- or due said absent defend
ant
The Defendant William Phillips not having
entered his appearance, and it appearing by sat-
isfactory evidence that he is not resident of this
Commonwealth 1t is ordered that he do appear
here within ,one month after due publication OF
this notice, and do what is necessary to protect
his interest. A Copy-Teste,
r. D. SEARS, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

It is we'll known that committee of the Re
publican party of Virginia are now in our city
for the purpose of obtaining certain legislation
from Congress in regard to the reconstruction
of the State of Virginia
DR.. G. K. Gimer is chairman of this COM
mittee. They desire that Congress shall give
the people of Virginia the opportunity of vo-
ting separately on the three sections of the
constitution relating respectively to county or
ganization, the test-oath and State disfran-
chisement National Lntelligencer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06


VIRGINIA AT Rules held III the CLERK
Office of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, the 5th day of April, 1862
Richard Barrett ................ Plaintiff
AGAINST
Joanna Barrett in her own right and as admin
istratrix of Thomas Barrett dec d, and James
Barrett, Michael Barrett, and Hanorah Conner
and Robert Knightly. ......-......... Defendants
IN CHANCERY
The object of this suit is to recover the money
for which property was sold by Thomas Barrett
belonging to plaintiff, to wit: A house and lot in
Staunton.
The defendants, James Barrett, Michael Bar
rett and Hanorah Conner not having entered
ry evidence that they are not residents Of this
Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that they do ap-
pear here within one month after due publication
of this notice. and do what is necessary to protect
their interest A Conv.Teste =
r. d. SEARS, Clerk
Trout, p. q. ap6-4w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

NOTHCE.-Having determined to leave Va.
Saturday, April 10th, (if not sold privately be-
fore) my ONE-HALF INTEREST in Steam
Saw Mill and Fixtures, belonging to Riley &
Phares, near Parnassus, Va, &c horse power en-
thing complete and in good running order, with
large bill of saving where it now stands
Terms liberal j. G. RILEY
mar16-tds Rock Register copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

ENAECU EVkt 3 SA LE.-In pursuance OF
EZ the last will and testament of George Boon,
decd, will offer for sale to the highest bidder,
on the 18th day of MAY NEXT, in front of the
Warm Springs Hotel Eleven Shares of Stock
in the Warm Springs Mountain Turnpike.
Terms-One- fourth cash the remainder in 5
months. Transfer of Stock made on receipt of
last payment Any information desired in re-
gard to the above Stock can be obtained from
Charles r. McDannald, ESQ.,, (Secretary of the
Board,) at the Warm Springs Va.
ap6-4t MARK BOON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06
1H n VN OWN,
Executor of George Boon dec

NOTICE. will offer for sale at public auc-
~ ton, on TUESDAY, the 9th day of April,
if fair if not the next fair day thereafter all my
PERSONAL PROPERTY, viz:
tables, chairs, cooking utensils, and many other
articles too tedious to mention.
A credit of months will be given on all sums
over ton dollars--the purchaser giving bond with
approved security. Under $40 cash will be re-
quired, JOHN HALL
ap6-tds near Barterbreok Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06

DUBLIC AUCTION.-We will sell, in
i front Of the ,Court-house on MONDAY,
the 18th instant, Court day., SIX WOODS
PRIZE WERS-all new and in good order
i Stafford BUGGY PLOW
Five months credit, negotiable note endorsed
PECK Il CUSHING
apf--fdS A,ot;onoorc
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WeDster'S National Pictorial
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-10-07

Arrival OF DR.. Hail. the Arctic Explorer ct New
RedfOrd-Vaiuabfe Relics OF the SIR Jnhn FFak-
lE EXpaditiOn. stFafgCf.s ..s -.
NORWICH, Conn, Sep. 26.

.egs11gg iNoRWiCH,gCo Sep. 20.
The whaling schooner Cornelia, Cap
tain Baker, has arrived at New London,
from Cumberland Inlet. She brings as
passengers, three men belonging to DIR. @.
F. Halls expedition in search of Sir John
Franklin. DR.. Hall is a passenger on
board the ship Ansel Gibbs, for, New
Bedford. He has q number of articles
belonging to Sir John Franklin, includ-
ing some spoons and chronometer box.
He was successful in finding the skeletons of
many Of his men and the remains of sew
relics were found at King Williams Land.
The Cornelia brought an anchor found at
the extreme north, marked, "dE. S.. 1776, y
which is supposed to have belonged to
the first explorers Dr. Hall found a ma
tive who claims to know ali about the
party. He says the ship was stove, and
the crew took to their boats and went
ashore, where their provision were ex-
hausted, and they died from starvation.
The ice and snow prevented DR.. Hall
from making full explorations. He will
arrive at New Bedford in a day or two =
~ NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Sept. 90. u
DR.. G. T. F. Hall, the distinguished
Arctic explorer, with Ebierburgh and
Too Koolita, two Esquemaux and three
daughters arrived in this port to-day, in
the ship Ansel Gibbs, from repulse Bay,
August 90. Dr. Hall brings as the results
of his five year s residence in the Arctic
regions, the most interesting Intelligence
in regard to the death of Sir John Frank
LIN and his companions, and conclusive
proof that none of them reached MontTe
al Island. He saw the natives who were
the last to look upon Crozler and his par
ty. The doctor also brings the remains of
.ayoung man who belonged to that lllfated
band of explores, and also various relics of
the explorations. He has prepared re-
port, addressed to his friend, Henry Grim
nell. of New York, which will soon be
given to the through the press. Dr..
Hall is by no means tired of the explora
ton, and proposes next spring to start
anew, and push his journey to the North
Pole. He regards his experience OF the
last ten years as Invaluable to him as a
preparation aid. in the FUTURE In
the report alluded to, he says: "Whur1.
ever found that Sir John Franklin's
companions had died, erected lnonu-
ment and fired salutes and waved the
Star Spangled Banner over them In mem
DRY of the discoyerers of the Northwest
Passage" ,,-ar, 100 ,,.,o.......
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-10-07

waters of those days Enososs my statement
to be true. That /, who defy woman
hood---thatL who regard my own mother
as a type Of divine, and strive, with
"istammerihg lips and IAN insufficient
tongue, "tto inspire women everywhere to
climb to the same high standard--that ],
who care for and long for and suffer for
women, and love them as / love nay own
sonl-that I, who have gone to the
scatold and the stake of ridicule and sar-
casm and abuse, oftentimes builded and
lighted by their own hands, and accounted
This happiness, if So be any soul among
them might be aroused, any path. made
smoother, any life made better and hap
pier---that 1 should be accused, for the
first time, here in California, by men, and
women who echo men, of being the tradu-
Ger, the maligner, the lhater of my own
sex is, the strangest phenomenon which
have witnessed in this new and strange
land: It is needless for me and an ipjus-
tlce to the Chronicle Nv hiefphas at other
times given so literally of its space to
just setting forth of my opinions-to enter
upon an elaborate denial, point by point,
of the actually or implicitly false state
me nts that have been made of my speech.
Let me only say to my. fault-fnders-T
trust, in the spirit of love: "Prooe all
things; hold fast to that which is good.''
y Truly yours, ANNA e. DICKINSON
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 1869.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-10-07
oss w For the Telegraph
.sET11 r.
Fair Gossip. Dos :

al can beat that corn" This was ut
tered IN a very confident tsne by self
satisfied looking individual as he stood
looking at some carefully aeiected samples
of cern I had brought to the Fair to take
the pras1iuna. Why did you net bring it
to the Fair thena I said, addressing the
man. Il you have got any better corp
than that I should like to see ID.
d : When ( started to the Fair with my
samples it was my secret intention to
sweep. the entire list of premiums in the
line in. whieL was competing. But when
I came to compare my productions side
by side with others almost regretted
that I had not ND them from the public
gaze and quietly taken them home. How
fine my tomatoes appeared to my eyes be-
fore took them to the Fair and how IN
ferior they looked beside the samples OF
more successful growers. And when I look
ed atthem again aftet the Fair itseemed to
ms as though they had snproyed all the
way home and looked as fine as when
selected them. Ss4ld.gsd row
j" Size is the measure Of superiority, all
other things being equal II I succeed in
raising a cabbage Of equal quality with
yours snd larger, Tam entitled to the pre-
MUM" This was said by a man who put
our Fair on the list of humbugs. His
proposition is correct but some his con-
clusions were, perhaps, wrong. He had
the biggest oabbaee on exhibition and he
took it for granted that the quality was
equal to the best, but the judges did not
agree. with him ON that point The sam
pleiof beets which were awarded the pre-
MUM were the smallest on exhibition, and
the owner gave up beat as soon as he pla-
.ced them, on the table, The judges
thought otherwise. They tasted the quail
ity. Superior quality is more desirable
aud of more Importance than size.
= The covetons do not all absent themsel-
yes from the Fair as is proved Dya bag of
choice beans being improperly appropriate
ed, The owner, to console himself for his
loss, wishes there was strycbnine in them.
What effect that would have on their
growth when planted I cannot say.
,zta 1s- VIDI.