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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23
From the Richmond Dispatch. |

The Enquirer DE- Examiner of February 18th
contains aletter from Governor Letcher in which
he gives some account of the visit of Mr.. Horace
FL. Day to Lexington, Va, in September, 1868.
My recollection of the purpose of that visit
concurs with that of Gov. Letcher-viz., that
Mr. Day, and those for whom he professed to
act, desired the Conservatives of Virginia to
declare for negro suffrage as means of influence
ing the Presidential election in the northern
States and of gaining political control Of the
negroes of the South.
talked this matter over with Governor Letch-
er soon after it happened, and | found that,
without conference or concert we had placed
our rejection of the proposition upon substantial
y the same grounds. 1t seems that my con-
versation with Mr. Day preceded that of Gov
ernor Letcher, as Mr.. Day told Governor
Letcher of my refusal and the reasons [ gave
for it.
Governor Letcher does not say what either
of us gave as the reasons for refusing but they
were, substantially, that the people of Virginia
were thoroughly oppose to negro suffrage, and
would not have it if they could possibly prevent
it.
The Enquirer d; Examiner, commenting on
the letter of Governor Letcher, says editorially:
"By the-way, is not Ex-Governor Letcher
mistaken in saying that Mr.. Days oyertures
were rejected by two members of the committee
of nine? IF he refers to the two members we
have in our mind, our information is just the
reverse
Now, if this means anything, it means that,
in the face of the statement of Governor Letch-
er, derived from Mr.. Day himself, tue Enquirer
and Examiner has information which justifes
or excuses the allegation that two members of
the committee of nine, in September last or
thereabout, accepted, or assented to in a sense
''just the reverse of rejecting overtures of Mr..
Day, such as are described by Governor Letch-
err or some proposition of like effect involving
in some form or to some extent negro suffrage
in Virginia
[ am one of the committee of nine was in
Lexington at the time referred to, and [ had
an interview with Mr.. Horace FL. Day such as
Governor Letcher described feel warranted
therefore, in calling on those who conduct the
Enquirer and Examiner to say whether | am
one of the 'two members alluded to, and if
so, to give the authority on which the statement
above quoted is founded.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN B. BALDWIN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23
End of the Jeff. Davis Case.

In the Supreme Court, on Friday last, on
motion of Attorney General Evarts, the certif-
cate of division of opinion in the Virginia dis
trict court on the case of Mr.. Davis was dis
missed on account of molle proseqm having
been entered In the court below.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23

DOR SALE-A GOOD LITTLE HOME.
n In consequence of my age have determin-
ed to sell my farm about four miles from Staun-
contains 100 acres, has on it comfortable
log house, good barn. and out houses, two first
rate springs, and prime orchard The land is of
very good quality, and is good home for any
one wanting a small productive farm, convenient
to market. mills &c. There is suficiency of
wood land attached -
Terms made accommodating. Enquire of N :.
A. Trout In Staunton, or the subscriber on the
premises. rls
febl6-6t ABB LAVEIL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23

The Catholics of this country have already
contributed $4,000 towards the endowment of
the American College at Rome.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23

This company, National in its character offers,
by reason of its Large Capital, Low Rates of
Premium and New Tables the most desirable
means of insuring life yet presented to the pub
lie. 2=s2 teL A-5s Pr ~ falieh
The rates Of premium being largely reduced,
are made as favorable to the insurers as those of
the best Mutual Companies, and avoid all the
complications and uncertainties of Notes, Divi-i
dends and the MISUNDERSTANDING which thesiat~
ter are so apt to cause the Policy-Holder. 81
/ Several new and attractive tables are now pre-
sented, which need only to be understood to
prove acceptable to the public, such as the IN 3
C0ME-PRODUCINGP POLICY and RETURN
PREMIUM POLICY. In the former, the pol
icy-holder not only secures life Insurance. pay,
able eat death, but will receive, if living after a.
period ofla few years, an ANIMAL income equal to
ten per cent 40 per cent? Of the par of his poll
cy. In the latter the Company agrees to return
to the qssured the total amount Of money he has
paid H., al addition to the amount of has policu
The attention of persons contemplating insu-
ring their lives or increasing the amount.Of insu-
rance they already have, is called to the special
advantages offered by the National Life Insu-
rance COmpaIly If 7.Hl Il .4t4y IL II 3rsttq Z
on application to the Branch Office of the Com
pany, or to lea79 JAY COOKE & COITOI
t,aI Washington, d. Gu
-L'Hi General Agents for D. C.. and w Va
R. T. PHILLIPS, Staunton, 3E-c
be Special Agent for Augusta, Rockingham,
Bath and Allegheny counties.
TFeb.e23-1y ze9 eG4a e..f 'lal aya . II
NEW SPRING GOODS.-DAVISIA A.
IN KAYSER has just received a lot of new
style Spring Prints and Cambrics.
Kid Gloves,
go Linen Cambria Handerchiefs,
Brown and Bleached Cottons and Sheetings,
with many other things to which he invites at
tenton. -ft..aaa. as-t feb23-tf
o1ohn
"A alier Woods and Aliens hair restorers,
Rives and Sterling's Ambrosa, with numerous
other preparations for restoring identifying and
cleansing the hair, for sale at
az eata WOODW ARD & FULTZS
feb23 Drug store.
NNcQuire's celebrated Shampoo Lotion-an
Iv1 article unsurpassed for cleansing the hair
and whitening the skin; it removes dandruff by
one application only, and causes the hair to as
sumo n beautiful glossy appearance Try it;
e brushes. Cor.bs, <1c.-A large assort-
granting, Fitchs white wash and all other brush
~ W0oDWXR'DS s FULTzs
1eoZ5-1 Drug store.
EDerfasnery, Soap, &c.-A nice assort-
chief also large and we'll assorted stock of fan
WOODWARD s. FULTZs
1eoZ3- Drug store.
Coal Oil.-A genuine
~ article of non-explosive coal oil, lamps,
lamp shades, chimneys &c, at
e-Ff lt WOOD WARD & FULTZS,
Drug store-Eichelberger old stand.
feb23-tf
paints. Oils, sSc.-Lewis' and other lead
l. paints {groundD in oil, linseed OIL varnish,
&c, just received at
WOODWARD s. FULTZS ZEz
1eDZ3 Drug store.
Aversecrs OF the Poor are requested to
" meet at n. K. Trout's office, on Monday.
the lst day of March, at y O. clock.
feb23-lt s~'1 - sSte q & -.s.1 = 4t-A re Z
HEMENT.-10O Barrels Fresh Ground
~ JAMES RIVER CEMENT, for sale bv
feb&-4t A M. BRUCE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23

There are one hundred and eighty persons
now confined in the Eastern Lunatic Asylum at
Williamsburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23

At public meeting in Harrisonburg, on Nom
day of last week (Court-day), the following
resolution was adopted
Resolred, That the people of Rockingham
repudiate negro suffrage, and will under no cir
cumstances endorse the same-regarding it as
opposed to the best interests of every citizen,
white, black and mulatto.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23
auction Sales.
VALUABLE FARM FOR sALE.-Bv

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-By
' virtue of decree entered at the November
term 1863 of the Circuit Court of Augusta cOun-
ty in the case of Bears administrators and others
VS.. Bear and others, the undersigned commits
sioners will proceed on Saturday, the 9th day of
Februaay, 1869, to sell at public auction, on the
premises, to the highest bidder, the tract of land
containing, los acres, belonging to the estate
of Susan Bear, deceased, located near Church
vile, In Augusta county. The land is of excel
lentquality convenient to market, being about
eight miles from Staunton, and has on it COM
Portable brick dwelling house and necessary out
buildings, and is altogether a very desirable
home
TERMs-As much cash in hand as will pay the
costs of suit and sale. The balance on credit
OF one, two and three years. with interest from
the date OF sale-the purchaser to execute bonds
properly stamped, with good personal security,
for the deferred payments, and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security t
Sale to begin at II O. clock, NJ
GEORGE BAYLOR, f&1s1
MARSHALL HANGER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23

A Western journalist objects to female suf.
frage, on the ground that it would cause too
much pairing off, at the polls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23
Gen. Grant.

The President elect has been so reticent SO
wisely silent, that the public are left to conjec-
ture as to what line of policy he will adopt, and
as to what will be the character of his admin
istration, whether conservative or radical. So
far, he has so acted as to excite the hopes Of
the conservatives, and the fears of the Radi-
Gals In the language of the Bait. Gazette,
"while the question as to what he may do is an
open one, there can be no doubt as to what he
can do if he pleases. He can give to this coun-
try the peace she yearns for, and which he has
promised He can WELD the sword Of State
with the frmness of Andrew jackson, and fac
ton will cover low before him. If he has the
brain and the nerve his admirers have claimed
for him, he can stay the usurpations OF Con-
gress with a resistless hand and break like cob>
webs the meshes in which it has sought to fetS
ter his lawful prerogatives. If he should set
himself about the restoration of constitutional
law and free government, he would find himself
backed by concourse of the people whose ap-
plauding shouts would send terror into the body
of corrupt revoutionists, who, for purely par
tisan ends, are ready to sacrifice the interests,
welfare and honor of the country. 1t he has
the head and heart for the work of reconstruc-
ton on fair and honest and patriotic basis,
the opportunity is now his to lift his name from
the ranks of fortunate or successful soldiers and
place it among those of the rulers who live in
the world history as patriots and statesmen
who have saved or founded nations and of
whom Washington is the great examplar. The
people, and the law, and the right, all await
the advent of the man who shall release them
from the thraI of faction, and if General Grant
be, as his friends say he is, the foremost man
of the age, he can now do that which will for
ever preclude mankind from hereafter ques
tioning his greatness or detracting from his
glory"
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OFFICERS

CLARENCE Fl. CLARK, President. 9"E
JAY Cooke, Chairman Finance and Executive
Committee. .le9H" fe-4 hi-i!''- 2 49,
HENRYsD. COOKE, Vice President !" -H-ifH
EMERSON w. PEET Secretary and Actuary. Z!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23

''PERLITICLE SATELLITES. Some three or
four negro radicals made ''norations' at Am
herst Court House yesterday, amongst them
Wash. Edwards, who announced that he was
"cheermun of the kermittee for moving of
periticle SATELLITES, and all what were onquali
fed and wonted to vote must send in der names
dat dey mout ack on DEM" We give this in
formation gratuitous insertion for the benefit of
the Free Skaters who labor under "perliticle
SATELLITES" LYNCH Neaos, Feb. 10th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23
auction Sales.
x7ALUARLE REAL ESTATE FOR

W ALL "A 16fiAA - n
SALE.-By virtue of decree entered at at
the November term, 1868, of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, in the case OF Walkers WIDOW
and others as. Walkers heirs, &c, the uiiuef-
WEDNESDAY, THE 1911 DAY OF MAHCH'
1869. to sell at public auction on the premises,
to the highest bidder, the tractor land CONTAINING
about sS4 acres, known as fae walker
decd. located near Mt Sidney, Augusta county;
This land is of the very best quallty 80 t,xeive
of it Middle River bottom beng aoohs go;los
miles from Stanton, and three and nan iit tbe
East of the Valley turnpike and adloi9XS . 5be
lands of Capt. s. B.Finley and Or. D. .hnorehv
er. and has on it two dwelling houses, tneIIfeIy
making it susceptible of DIVISION, wnicH Wa ia oe
done if expedient. One dwelling housels laag
new Brick DaoeJLing containing four rooms ap1ho
and four below, with two good cellars Inc ON.
ef is a comfortable Log Hoase, with two rooHi'
below and two aboye, ago9d stable ana iS9ed
TERMS oE sALE.-So much cash IN hand as WIZ VII
pay the costs of sale and for the residue Greg
it of six, twelve, otwenty-four and thlrey-S1iA
the purchaser to give bond with personal secu-
rity, and the title to be retained as ultimate
curity. .si-sugsz Ese.ea.
@s- Sale to begin at II O clock, N.
Address GEO. S. WALKER, Com 7, al
feb16-t ids bEa HI Mt. Sidney, Augusta "a.
(VOMMISSIONERS' SALE of LAND:
Y By authority of decree of the Circult cou III
of Augusta county, rendered in the case OF u. l.
AlDertson creditors US. II. L. AlDertSoh loP
resentatives and Others at the November term'
1868, we will proceed on
| THURSDAY, THE IL TIL DA Y OF MARCH,,
on the premises, to sell at public auction. that
valuable tract of land known as the Ellis Farm,
containing 222 acres, situated in Augusta
county, on South River, about two miles above
Waynesboro. f2 ~ @7a-.
The improvem consist of a large comforta,
BILE dwelling, with convenient outbuildings, and
a fine orchard. A large proportion of the land
is cleared-of fine quality and in high state OF
cultivation. We will also sell AT the same time
and place tract of mountain land, containing
2O4 acres. adjoining the lands of w L. Rlch,
ardson. VIM. L. Coiner, Jacob G. Polmer and
others. o"f- q =! i3''.
|. -TERMsASo much in cash as will pay the costs
of suit and sale, and the remainder in three equal
two. and three years, bearing interest from the
date of SADIE the purchaser to give bond with APP
proved personal security and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23
EVAKNI FOR REMIT will re

EHAfsM FOR RENT will rent publicly,
IL on Saturday, the 9th day of March, the
farm belonging to the estate of John Supple, de-
ceased, situated on the waters of the little Calf
Pasture river, known as the 'old Lockridge
Farm" The place is in good repair, with two
good meadows, and land in fine state of cultiva-
ton. Terms made known on day of renting.
feb23-2t CALEB CRONE.
nR. b. H. REESE has moved his Office to
~ Main street, nearly opposite Hunter s.
n owin's book store, and two doors below Link
drug store. Has had an experience of over II
years in the profession, and given special atten-
ton to the treatment of diseases peculiar to fe-
males. Win give prompt attendance to calls in
town and country.
Office hours from to o'clock, a. NJ and to
b p. m. feb16-6m
GPECIAL NOTECE.-The accounts of
y Hope q Burke are now ready for settlement
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted
to US, will please call at once. Thankful for past
favors. we hope by prompt attention to business
to merit continuance of the same
HOPE & BURKE,
febZ5-Im Liquor Dealers.
vINHE UNDERSIGNED hereby. warns all
Il persons not to trade for the NOTE execu~
ted by him in January, 1862 for sixty dollars, to
Henry Hogshead, as he will not pay said note
unless required by law as the horse traded to
him was unsound for which said note was given
as boot in said horse trade.
feb2S-4t& GEO. G. HANGER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23
A Duel fought.

The Washington Express says that, on
Thursday morning last, about four miles from
Bladensburg duel was fought between Judge
Harrison, of West Virginia, and an officer in
the late Confederate army. The latter is said
to have received serious wound at the first
fire. He was taken care of by his friends, and
as soon as he is able will be removed to bis
home in Virginia"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23
III STUART,
- JAS. BUMGARDNER, JR.,
f4h1e- tdc e Com mi SiOnnrS. .
11DIb-tuS = a =. p p OoiIIIHIeaIoIIVI''
OMMISSTONER'S SALE of LAND.

COMMISSIONERS SALE of LAND.
" BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
of Rockbridge county. in the cause of Rachael
Miller, for &c, against James Lucas admins
traitor, &c, will proceed as commissioners, up
on the premises, at noon on - 80
FRIDA Y, THE 18TH DAP OF MARCH
next, to offer for sale to the highest bidder, the
Southern portion of the said decedents "Pisgah
Farm" including the mansion house and all its
appurtenances The portion offered embraces, o.
due proportion of timber, and is well watered-
contains near IS acres, and lies near miles.
West of Newport and 2 North of New Provi-5
dence church. F. M
.TEEMs-C Cash in hand sufficient to pay expense
of SALE and for the residue credits of six, twelve
and eighteen months, with interest from sale the
purchaser to execute bonds with good security,
and the legal title to be retained until the pur-
chase money is paid = sEesEE. $50 q p
tLIIl~ IA MES III CALITSON
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VALUABLE SOUTH BRANCH

W. FARM FOR SALE, PRIVATELY
The subscriber, living miles South of Moore
field, on the Turnpike leading to Franklin, will
sell, privately, the very valuable farm upon
which he now resides, containing $50 acres,
about 100 acres of which is Valuable South
Branch Bottom, and about the same number of
good Pasture Land the remainder being we'll
studded with excellent TIMBER. rsl -,
He deems it wholly unnecessary to say any
thing of the character or quality of the South
Branch BOTTOMS. He has raised over Is BUSH
els of corn to- the acre, and by proper cultivation
100 bushels an acre could easily be raised. One
hundred and seventy bushels Of corn have been
taken from single acre of South Branch land
This farm has on it fine Brick Dwelling contain
ing rooms without the kitchen-a frst-rate
barn, and all good necessary out buildings =.
There is a never falling we'll of excellent water
in the yard. The farm is also well watered by
running streams. There is on the place a SPLEEN
did pair of Fairbanis' Cattle. Scales. = 3
He will also sell a fine Grazing Farm. Situated
in the edge of Randolph and Pocahontas coun-
ties, containing $40 acres. This land is of
very fine quality.
He will also sell an undivided half-interest in
another tract of 1916 acres of good grass land.
He will take pleasure in showing these lands to
persons who may wish to purchase For further
information, address the subscriber at M oorefeld,
Hardy county, ". Va.
SOLOMON G. VANMETER.
feb23-3t
Staunton Spectator copy St and send bill to
this Office for collection Moorefeld ADVERTISER
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SCALAWAGERIE.

Died on the morning of the 10th inst. at Oak
land, her 1 residence, in the county OF Hanover
in the olst year Of her age, Mrs. Judith Nelson.
widow of Capt Thos. Nelson and daughter Of
Gen. Nelson, Signer of the Declaration Of Aade-
pendence and mother of Col. Thos. Nelson, who
will be remembered by many as the command
ant OF regiment Of Artillery under Stonewall
Jackson, in the late second war for Indepen-
dence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23

Suppose it were proved that President John
son had bestowed pardon upon Southern rebels
for consideration brides What howl
of virtuous Indignation would burst from every
brazen radical throat from Maine to Texas, and
how quick the axe of impeachment would de-
capitate the Presidents official head? Yet
Congress is doing that same thing constantly
and all goes lovely as marriage bell
Political disabilities are removed and men
made eligible to Office every day Of Congress,
in consideration that the persons thus relieved
shall give their support to the radical party
Upwards of six thousand offices are made vacant
in Virginia by forcing out all incumbents who
cannot take the iron clad oath. Those six
thousand offices are so many brides now held
out to Virginians who will turn radicals and
have their political disabilities removed. Yes,
the American Congress stands before the world
to-day in the attitude of holding out six thou
sand brides to the people Of a single State, to
induce them to forswear their opinions and sell
themselves to the most corrupt political party
that ever was spewed out of the internal abodes.
Maine Standard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-23
NOTICE TO DEALERS i'm Tobacco
IN U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE,
Collector Office, 9th District. Virginia,

~ u. S. INTERNAL REVENUE, r.
Collector Office, 9th District, Virginia, 90
HARRIsoNBURG, Feb. 10Th, 1869 p
The additional time given by the Act of De-
cembsr 22nd, 1868, during which Dealers might
sell Smoking and Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco,
without Packing and Stamping the same as re-
quired by Sections 81 and IS, Act of July 10Th,
1863 expired on the 18th instant, and thereafter
all such Tobacco, before being sold or offered for
sale, must be put up in packages prescribed by
law and stamped Severe penalties are imposed
for any violation of law in this regard.
Persons having in their possession such To-
bacco, incur no liability for keeping itunstamp-
ed, so long as they do not sell it or offer it for
sale.
The stamping is not to be done by Internal
Revenue officers or under their inspection, but
by the owners of the Tobacco.
1t becomes the duty Of all Revenue Officers to
cause the law in this respect to be complied with
and to report all violations Of it for prosecution,
vs. Tobacco Stamps can be had upon appli
cation at this office. e
SAML r. STERLING,
fab23--1t f Collector 9th Dist Va
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IN KEWARD-HORSE STOLEN

~ En ne W AKD.-HOKSE STOLEN.
- CyJ. Stolen from the subscribers stable,
near Waynesboro on Wednesday night, the 18th
inst, a deep, red BAY HORSE, substantially
and closely built, 16 hands high, seven years DID,
small star in face and small white spot on one
hip; carries his tail to left side when moving;
upper part of neck at shoulders thick and slight
~ crest fallen, name short ana worn by collar,
head rather large spirited and Of high carriage
walks, dog trots and lopes we'll
feb23-3t CHAS. BROOKS,
WavnashOrO Va
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4 UCTIONI AUCTION AUCTION
Sign of the Red Flag!

FL FEBRUARY 25TH
AT GREENNILLE,F FRIDAY, FEB. 26TH /
CHEAP CHARLEY,
The Workingman's Friend & Patent Auctioneer,
IS COMING
with a large and we'll selected Stock of Goods for
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
consisting of Readymade Clothing and Gents
Furnishing Goods Dry Goods of all descriptions
Calicoes, Muslins, Linens, Handkerchiefs, jew
elry Perfumery, Boots and Shoes, and many
other articles too numerous to mention. This is
a rare chance and the best opportunity you have
had for years to get bargains. Our motto is
''SeU every Article pat up F'
Come One! Come All RI
fohO3-1t CHARLES A GT,ADKE +
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WO22ts!

WANTED-As small comfortable dwelling
w House not too far from my place of bust
ness. S. n. GILES