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The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-07-08
THE EDUCATED MENANCE.
BRAZILIAN FAMILY.
The Grand Street Pageant,

Will leave the Mammoth Pavilion, which covers one
acre Of ground and will comfortably accommodate over
Eve Thousand people, vt IL A. n.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24
Another Fiendish Outrage.

4 Young lady, Alice Thompson whose pa
rents reside on the land of Mr.. Marshall. in
the neighborhood Of Happy Greek Station, on
the Orange, Alexandra and Manassas railroad,
while walking through the woods to Front
Royal, on Monday the 10th inst, was over
taken on the road by two colored men, and raw
ished The news of the outrage spreading, a
party was Immediately raised, who, pursuing
the villains, soon struck their track, and in
short time arrested them near Front Royal
and put them in jail at that town. The excite
ment increased rapidly after they had been
locked up, and the jail in few minutes was
surrounded by large crowd OF enraged cltl-
Gems of the county, who threatened to break
open the doors and take the wretches out and
hang them on the nearest tree, but after a
speech from Mr.. jackson, advising obedience
to the law, better councils prevailed, and the
assemblage dispersed, to await the result OF
the magistrates examination.
In the examining trial, the parties arrested
we're identified as the perpetrators of the deed,
and recommitted for trial at the next term OF
the Court for Warren county. The excitement
in the neghborhood of Front Royal, in conse-
quence of the crime, was very great, and the
malefactors would have, ere this, been lynched
had not the sheriff of the county surrounded
the jail in which they are confined with strong
force of armed guards, who kept watch day
and night.
The names of the negroes are Charles Brown
and Jacob Bergman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24
Death of Gen. Sam'l H. Lewis.

This highly esteemed citizen of Rockingham
county died at his residence, lewiston on
the Shenandoah River, two miles below Port
Republic on the 9th inst, in the 18th year Of
his age.
From the preamble to the resolutions adopted
by the vestry of Emmanuel Church, Harrison
burg, Rockingham county, we make the fol-
lowing extract:
''He seemed possessed of two opposite ma
lures. Where principle was involved he was
stern and infexibe, treading to its terminus,
the line of daty, without ever looking to the
right hand or to the left, and yet he was one of
the most afectionate fathers and genial com
panions we ever met with. In his discharge of
duty We discovered the rock which Icy beneath
the soft green moss Of family affection and So
cial intercourse As citizen and an officer,
he was considered the finest magistrate that
ever sat upon the bench in this county.
But it is especially as a member Of the
Church that We would remember him in this
our official character. For over 40 years he
Church and during the dark days of the
Church, after the revolution of 1776, when it
lost its power and influence because of the pop
ular dislike to it as the established Church of
England, Gen. Lewis and his wife were, for a
long time, the only members in this parish.
Until the calling of Rev. II. A. Wise, be at
tended all its councils, and proved himself not
only the tried friend of Bishop Meade, bat, al
SO, the earnest supporter of what was condu-
Give 10 the highest and purest development OF
church principles ir this Diocese. He is fully
entitled to be called the oldest and best friend
Of the Church in this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24
For the Spectator.
Respect due to the IHiterate Glass Of Huna
Beings as sceH as to the Educated

4
Respect due to the Illiterate Glass Of Human
Beings, as soell as to the Educated
1t is to me one of the most astonishing con-
ceptions of the mind, why education has been
SO unequally distributed among men, or in 9th
er words, why the same means of attaining
knowledge has not been placed within the reach
OF every one who desires to possess compre-
hension of science.
Taking only momentary glance at the IT.
regularity with which education has been dealt
out, Or the partial distribution Of those means
by which it might be acquired, it almost invol-
unfairly persuades us that there is injustice in
the distribution of wisdom. Circumstances
and situation seem to have made the great diff
ference and distinction between men, The un-,
derstanding of one man has been at liberty to
move whittier it would; whereas that of anoth-
er has been deprived of the privilege of seek
ing even the rudments of knowledge. Count
less numbers Of individuals who, if in their
youth had been taught the first principles Of
education, and their life allowed them leisure
to prosecute the pursuit of it, might have en-
bellished the form of human intelligence, and
made brighter the pages Of the history OF ma
TONS The curiosity that would have penetra
ted to the concealed parts of nature; explored
the recesses of the mind, and encomp passed the
records of time; has been sufocated ny the
cares OF necessity; ana the attention tnat
would have been garlanded with magnificent
successes in the inquiry after knowledge, has
all been expended in the search after the sup
port Of life. Even the fancy that would glow
with divine heat and make brilliant addition
to the flaming thoughts>and burning words of
poetry has been chilled by the cold blast of
desolation.
There are thousands who cannot read what
others wrote, had they been endowed with the
knowledge Of elegant letters, would themselves
have written, what generations might peruse
with extreme delight. The rude savages that
inhabit the dark forest, whose ears are greeted
only by the shri cry of wild beasts; had for
tune favored them with an opportunity Of cul-
tivating their minds, there might have been
produced from their midst men who instead of
roaming the wild wood in search of game,
might have emulated those who at present look
down upon them from their dignifed positions
with contempt. I
Therefore let those whose wealth has pur-
chased for them the page of knowledge, regard
with respect the native powers of them to
whose eyes it has never been unfolded, and
acknowledge the laborer and the professor of
science to belong naturally to the same class of
intelligences; remembering that many sage
lies hidden in the uncivilized, and many slave
was born perhaps to be the supreme monarch
of an Empire VIM. FL. TATE,
Bealeton Station, Fauquier CO., Va.
August l4th 1862
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24
Two Men Shot.in McGaheysyille.

Ina difficulty aboutthe ownership of lot
of lumber, which occurred in McGaheysville,
Rockingham county, son the 18th inst, in
which Marion and V f. Lamb brothers. of
that neighborhood were the parties on one side,
and Jacob Acker, of J.invill's Greek, acting as
agent of Major Brock, was the party on the
other side, with Spencer rife Acker shot v.
H. Lamb in the left knee, SCATTERING the limb
and necessitating amputation above the knee,
whereupon, with pistol, Marion Lamb shot
Acker in the left breast, the ball passing
throughato the back. Acker's first shot passed
between the arm and breast of V. Fl. Lamb,
grazing the skin, but doing no injury. Both
V. H. Lamb and Acker were dangerously hurt.
The Register says
The amputation of Mr.. Lambs leg, and
the dressing of Mr. Aekers wound were at
tended to by the same physicians and surgeons,
Drs Winsborough, Conway and Richards
These gentlemen were very asslduous and at
tentive to their dangerously wounded patients
and to their skill and judgment the present ia
vorable condition of the parties is mainly at
tributable
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24
Mississippi po asna. Of Judge Dent
the Animus Of Radicalism by Repub-

the Anlmus OF Radlcallsm by a Repub-
lican.
Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun
WASHINGTON, August l5.--The following is
an extract from letter written to-day. By
Judge Dent, Of Mississippi, in reply to one re-
ceived from President Grant Ia the early part
Of the present month. President Grant, in the
letter referred to, gave his reasons for casting
the weight Of his influence in favor of the radi-
cal party in Mississippi, and it is to that part
that the Judge replies, thus:
Is it reasonable to suppose that a people
having the free choice of their representatives
whose aggressive and hostile conduct hitherto
has rendered them peculiarly obnoxious and
disagreeable? This is the charge made by the
people of Mississippi against the radicals, Or
bitter enders, as they are called.
This charge is not made because they fought
against the South and secession, for many of
that class fought on the side of the South. It
is not made because they are of Northern birth
and education, for many nssn of Northern birth
and education and of the Northern army are
with us in antagonism to this obnoxious party.
1t is not because they are republicans, for their
antagonists were among the first in the South
to organize on the republican platform and to
advocate the civil and political equality of all
men, were sent as delegates to Chicago, and for
their consistency and constancy were rewarded
by you with Offices of trust and honor.
But this charge is made, as [ have said be-
fore, because the proscriptive antecedents and
aggressive policy of these politicians towards
the people of Mississippi have made them the
objects of peculiar adherence. That policy con-
sists not only in the continual advocacy of pro-
scription, but in time Of profound peace, such
revolutionary doctrines as excite and direct a.
gainst the white men Of the South and their
families a most dangerous animosity. such
animosity indeed which, with continuation of
the same fuel, would inevitably lead to a black
mans party and a war Of races.
''Neither are such doctrines preached with
an honest desire to ameiorate the condition of
the freedmen or promote the ends of peace or
strengthen the republican party in the South.
but solely to ALLEVIATE from the planter the time
honored confidence and affection of this race,
in. order that the new political element, under
the banner of repubicanism, might be entirely
controlled and subordinated to their own pur-
poses of power and ACKNOWLEDGMENT; and to
this class of men whom you foiled in their at
tempt to force upon the people of Mississippi
the odious constitution, rejected at the ballot
box, you now give the hand of friendship and
support, and spurn from you that other class
who, accepting the invitation of the republican
party in good faith, come en- masse In Virginia
and Tennessee, as they will come in Mississippi
and Texas, to stand upon its platform and
advocate its principles"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24
For the Spectator.
Meeting at Green Valley.

At the request Of Rev. E. P Phelps, came
here with him On Saturday last to assis: in
holding the Quarterly Meeting at this place -
Saturday morning witnessed very respectable
gathering of the people. Mr.. Phelps preached
on Saturday and Sabbath morning and then
returned to Staunton. Since that time have
been left in charge of the meeting, Rev. Mr..
Gilmer the Pastor, being absent visiting his
friends. The audiences have been large and
apprecatiye. Thirteen persons came forward
to the altar for prayers last evening; many 9th,
awakening seems to be general, and there is a
fair prospect for an ''old fashioned revival of
religion. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem ;
they shall prosper that love thee; peace be
within thy walls and prosperity within thy pal
aces, and now for my brethren and companion S
sake, will say peace be within thee. -
Aug. 10, 80 CHAS. KING.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24

The Spirit of Jefferson of last week contained
4 long editorial earnestly arguing that, in the
contemplated extension of the Cumberland
Valley Railroad through this Valley to the Va.
and Tennessee r. r. at or near Salem, the
route through Jefferson county, by the way Of
Charlestown, has many advantages over the
competing route through the counties of Berke-
ley and Frederick, by the way of Winchester.
We suppose the Winchester Journals will as
earnestly advocate the latter route.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24

The Valley African Baptist Association com
menced its regular annual session with the
Church in Liberty On the 9th inst, and ad-
journed on the 9th.
Rev. John Jones' pastor of the African Bap-
list Church in this place was elected Modera-
tor. The session was we'll attended, and the
number of visitors from every direction was
very large. Extra trains were sent from Lynch
burg on Sunday, to accommodate the large
number of eolorcd people who desired to at
tend.
It gives US great pleasure to say that, in spite
of this overwhelming crowd, the business Of
the Association was conducted with harmony
and decorum and not a single disturbance Of
any sort occurred on the streets.
We are indebted to the Rev. Samuel Pogue,
the Clerk, for the following statistics of this
religious body:
The Valley African Baptist Association num-
bers Is churches and Is ordained preachers
The amount paid for the support Of the preach
ers for the year ending August 9th. 1869, was
$l,614. The amount paid by the churches for
benevolent purposes, exclusive of church build
ing, was s., 973. So:
The number of Sunday Schools is IA with
1923 scholars, and ,419 volumes in libraries.
The number of church members represented
by the association is 1898.
The next session is to be held with Salem
Church. Bedford Sentinel
IMPORTANT TO WHISKY DEALERS. BY a
recent decision Of the United States Internal
Revenue Department, all casks or packages
containing FIVE gallons or more, filed for ship
ment, sale Or delivery upon the promises Of any
wholesale dealer or compounder, must be gaug-
ed, inspected and stamped by United States
gauger before the same is removed or SO soon
as the same is filled Parties interested in the
trade would do well to be governed in their ac-
ton by the above directions.
The indianapolis journal, in reference to
the test oath in this State, says,
The fact that the Government authorized
the people Of Virginia to vote upon that part
Of the new constitution establishing the test
cath separately, and that it was voted down by
an overwhelming majority, would seem to i'm
ply that it ought not to be required Of I,egis
lature which has its life in that constitution,
and acts under it's authority.
Mr. Creswell, Grants Postmaster General,
who SO fercely demands that no persons elected
in the Southern States shall take Office without
first taking the iron-clad oath, couldn take it
himself except by committing perjury. After
The commencement of the war he was one Of
the first to raise recruits in Maryland for the
Southern Confederacy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24

The New York Commercial Adcertiser
staunch Republican journal, says: "We trust
there is much truth in the rumor that the Cab
met will not sustain Candy S resolution to exact
the iron-clad oath. The falsehood and treachery
coward the honest voters of Virginia, which
such policy would involve, cannot be defend
cd upon any principle which obtains between
honorable men"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24

On Thursday, the 18th inst, the contract for
building the extension of the Cumberland Val
ley Railroad from Hagerstown to Williamsport
vas awarded to Mr.. James March, an ezpe-
rienced railroad contractor, from Lebanon
county, Pa, and work is to be commenced at
once. These seven miles will be but the con-
aecting link of one of the greatest railroad en-
ferprises of this country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24
Stau1tol1 Spectator.
n
HI.soo<Ioa. Oh 1890
Tuesday, Aasgatse "a, 1869.

In reference to the enforcement of the IRON
clad oath, the situation is unchanged, and
the purposes of the s'powers that be- are az
uncertain as heretofore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24

Major Pratt Of Texas, whose case has for
some days kept New York in warlike condi-
ton, was disposed of by the Z. S. Commission
er, who discharged the prisoner from custody.
The cause assigned by the Commissioner for
his action was, that there were no facts in evil
dence sufficient to warrant the detention OF the
prisoner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24
! political and personal difficulty oc

) political and personal difficulty occurring
between Major J. A. Englehard, editor Of the
Wilmington, n. c., journal, and General j.
C. Abbott, United States Senator from that
State, both parties were, after much difficulty,
apprehended and bound over to keep the peace.
Englehard then went to South Carolina and de-
manded satisfaction Of Abbott. Abbott there
rnon made full anology
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24

Gen. Candy has appointed Geo. f. Stevens,
a colored man, as Sheriff Of Essex county, Va.
The new Sheriff has given the required bond
and security, and has entered upon the dis
charge of his duties He is the only colored
man who is Sheriff, as yet. Amos D. John
son, white man, has qualified as Deputy
Sheriff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24
auction Sales.
r. AND FOR SALE.-Under a d


AND FOR SALE.-Under decree o.
1.-the Circuit Court of Augusta county, e1'' bic
ed in cause of Samuel Parents WIDOW anu ne
infants will proceed on Tuesday, the 'i4 - Nh nh
of August next, on the premises, 10 sen az az fand
lie sale to the highest bidder, a tract OF Ittu
containing about los acres adjoining the pila "ssd
of Hermitage in Augusta county, on the II Ia
leading from Waynesboro to New Hope: IL mas
on it small Dwelling House, (the manson l,ntar
ing been burned) barn, orchard, gooo ""'0'
and the land is of good quality. IL hal
Terms Costs Of sale and suit IN mana, pti
six, eighteen, twenty-four ana IMP ner
months, purchaser to give bonds WIN g9ou pp;ti.
sonal security and the title to be retained as ui'
July 20 IDS NICHO. X. TROUT, Com.
NOR SALE-TOWN PROPERLY.
II In pursuance of decree of the Clrcul'
Court of Augusta county, in the case OF sun
merson VS.. Nicholson. &C., L will proceed, III tno
s SMT4 81 isA'o TF II 2sTH DAY OF AUG EsT
next, to sell at public sale to the highest bidder
that valuable property, Tor so much as may pc
Staunton and Parkersburg turnpike, occupied oy
Mrs. Stafford. The lot contains acres anu
Is Poles OF land and has on it a large Dwelling
house, and all necessary out houses.
TERMS OF SALE--Costs of the suit and SAFE IN
hand, balance in equal installments at six, eigh-
teen and thirty months bearing interest, pur-
chaser to give bonds with sufficient personal Sc
curitv, and title to be retained rs ultimate seeh-
rity.
Sale at u O clock, NJ
july27-tds NICHO. X. TROUT, Comr:
NOR SALE-Valuable Residence q
Il STORE HOUSE, with Stock of Goods, IN
Churchville Virginia.
The subscriber having determined to remove 10
the West offers for sale his valuable property In
Churchville, Va, eight miles West of Staunton
The dwelling house is new and commodious,
with excellent garden; the store-house convent
ent and the best stand in the place-the whole
constituting of the most desirable points for
o large mercantile establishment in the Valley.
The neighborhood is very desirable, with good
schools and churches of different denominations.
1t is also good location for q physician. The
Stock of Goods on hand will be closed out to the
purchaser upon fair terms. It is rare that such
chance is offered to business men, whose atten-
ton is specially called to this advertisement.
If not sold privately before that time this prop
erty will be offered publicly on Saturday. the 4th
day of September
Terms easy. j. b. LINDSEY.
iune15-tds
" ALORAMA FOR SALE.-ON TUES
n DAY, THE 24TH OF AUGUST NEXT,
this most valuable property will be exposed to
sale. The lot contains one acre and a quarter.
For private residence, a school or a boarding
house, the property is we'll suited. No more de-
lightfll situation can be found in or near Staun-
ton.
TERMS OF SALE-Enough to pay expenses OF
sale and the balance in one, two and three years,
with interest, to be secured by bond with good
security therein. R. II. CATLETT.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY.
july27-tf for the heirs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24

Major Pratt, whose arrest and imprisonment
in New York created such excitement there,
and came near leading to a collision between
the Federal troops and the New York State
troops, has been released, because the Federal
commissioner found no charge against him sus
tanned by the evidence. Major Pratt was born
in Berkeley county. West Virginia, in 1918,
emigrated to Texas in 1852, and served through
out the war as a Confederate artillery officer of
considerable distinction
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24

Monday morning week q train on the South
Side, Virginia, railroad, ran off the track Il
miles from Petersburg, instantly killing r. G.
Hobs on the condueto-, and colored preacher
named VIM. Myers, who was passenger.
A Virginia State Senator elect, who visited
the Secretary Of War, states that he received
satisfactory assurances that the test oath would
not be required Of members elect 20 the 1.egis-
latnre
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24

The Religious Herald says: The reports
which reach US indicate that Richmond College
will be filled, and crowded even, with students
next session.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24

In the late election the vote for Walker was
1908 short of the aggregate white vote, while
that for Wells was 1900 more than the aggre-
gate colored vote. Walkers majority was
1900 votes less than the excess of white yotes
over colorad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24
Church Dedicated.

The new Church built and recently completed
in Lewisburg, Greenbrier county, W. Va, for
the use of the M. E. Church South was dedi-
Gated on the 18th inst, by Bishop Doggett and
consecrated to the service of God.
In the language of a correspondent OF the
Dispatch: This is not the first church which
the Methodists have built in Lewisburg. At
che close of the war they owned and occupied
fine brick church, which was cruelty wrested
from them by their northern brethren and turned
over to the negroes, as they had no white mem
bers there and were not likely to have. This
outrage rendered it necessary that the member
ship should erect another building, and this. /
am gratifed in saying, they have done.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24

Sam'l R. Sterling, q. s. Collector for this
district finding that colored man, Wilson
Simpson, living in the woods two miles from
Port Republic, in Rockingham county, had on
hand barrel Of whiskey which he was selling
without license, seized the same, and, il view
of the expense which would attend its removal,
knocked in the head Of the barrel and spilled
its contents upon the ground