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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
The Radical East Wind.

We have elected Senators. The question.
now is, will the State be admitted? Virgins
has strong claims to restoration, as can be sect
at glance
The victors ordered the Confederate debt t,
be repudiated. 1t was DONE
They required the abolition of slavery to b,
recognized It was done.
They said, adopt the Fifteenth Amendment
That was approved, and the Fourteenth to
boot.
finally, we have elected Mr. Lewis, and NJ. i.
johnson as Senators.
Now, will they let us in? The indications
are against the supposition Boutwell, is bold,
out against Grant for the succession They say
that his personal exertions carried PENNSYLVANIA.
and thai the President S refusal TO go into thai
State leaves him with no claim on their party
Then, too, Butler has his game to play il
Congress, and this has already been developed
by the State Journal and the Radical minority
in the Virginia Legislature.
For our own part, we devoutly pray for the
realization of all the dreams INDUCED by our
friends who favored the new movement, but W.
are seriously oppressed With the lear that thes>
like the nliSts OF the morning. will fade away
before the keen East wind of Radicali~m, which
now chills US to the bone -Norfoik Eng,nian
It would seem from the above that our broth
er Hope Of the Norfolk Virginian is hopeless
Hope.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

1t is said that Presbyterian Church at At
lauta, Georgia, invited Bishop Simpson, IF The
pulpit, while he was recently in that city. The
Bishop accepted, but outside pressure sub
sequently compelled the church to withdraw It's
invitation, because during the war the Bishop
had been sympathizer with the Union. This
is. if true, as bad as the case in Albany, where
the minister of Baptist Church there had in-
vited DR.. Burrows Of Richmond to preach, and
the congregation would not let him preach be-
cause he had been "a sympathiser with the
South.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
nRY GOODS. DRY GOoDs we

4 ASH GVVDS DRH GOODS w @
~ have ON hand full assortment of stable dry
goods, such as
ga Fulled Cloth, ga ditto,
kerseys, Satnets, Cassimeres,
Jeans. &c. for men and boys
Dickeys plaid Lind>eys for women
A few dozen of very good and cheap Balnloral
Skirts gray and white blankets red and white
fanncls OF all grades, with brown and beached
cottuns OF all kinds
We have also 8 full and large assortment of
Groceries, such US:
Crushed, granulatcd. pulverized and
.rr Coffee with variety of brown sugars,
at very moderate figures. = ts
Our assortment OF both hammered and rolled
iron is very complete, having just received large
additions.
Cut nails. horse-shoes horseshoe nails, nail
rods, axes, builders hardware of various kinds
at very moderate prices
Window glass putty, white lead, linseed OIL
tanners lubricating and Kerosene oil.
Our kerosene oil is selected with particular
care, to avoid accidents
We solicit call from our friends and the pub
lie generally, promising prompt attention. and Il
faithful effort to merit further liberal patronage
OctG At BAKER BROS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
General Lee at Appomattox ourt-House

+
From the address delivered by General Ran
som at the Henderson fair on Thursday last,
we extract the annexed account of an interest
lug interview between General Lee and num-
Der OF his officers On the day succeeding the
surrender
trust you will pardon in this place an aliu-
sion OF somewhat a personal character. Ii Is
cUnuecled With Il name We all delight TO honor,
aud L Will not refrain from the mention OF II
acre to-day, because III my Judgment, 1t reflects
he highest credit on the chlef character III the
,cete aud teaces lesson to our people they
ught never to forget. You all remember Az
.,vnattux Court- House. There the curtain teii
the death scene OF the Southern struggle
And L bush not to nalne 1t, Tor as look bach
he events of that unhappy conflict, though,
EeIe iuay Ue much that aWakenS sorrow, l SEE
nothing that should bring shame 10 the breas.
ii All hunurabie man, but rather PRIDE, syni-
,,aihy aud admira'lun tor high purpuse, daunt-
eso courage, un>uilied honor, heroic devotion
and uuuiurwuring sacrifice for love ot Country
On the morning alter The surrender, the armies
still occupying the positions, OF the day before,
several officers ami gentlemen had aosenDleu
al the tent Of Genera Lee, slnai emlneuc,
In the woods L shall ue;er forget that group
1t was the first and only Time L ever saw tia
great and good man siiuw e.notlun II seeIneu
as If his heart Woulu break. The eye whict
had gaZed like the cage Oh the red ilghtDus
Ut battle was wet with patriots tear, diu,
with SOLDIER grief. The conversation va, "a
sorrowiu one, Tor it related to the surrender.
when at length Gen. Gordon, as well | re-
culltcI, SAID, well, Gen. Lee, what must We do
now?' Well do | remember General Lee
lace, as lighting up from gloom he SAID, Il eau
only say to you, gentlemen, What | wrote To
Slrs Lee this morning: we must cultivate and
strengthen our virtue Human virtue ouyht at
least to be equal to human catumtty Aud
what sentiment, my cOuntrymen! In that
nour of thick gathering darkness, when all
other resources had succumbed at the grave
ut an empire the Christian Hero dld not sur
render his spirit to despair, but collecting the
unbroken resolves Ut bis own bosom, enirenched
them In he citadel OF virtue, aud made anvtft-,
er, last and 1t Will be victorious stand for the
liberties, peace; and happiness of his country.
W heu think OF George w Washington and Koh-
erl E. Lee, can never despair Of my country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

A COOP YIELD OF WHEAT Henry J
Fleisher, of Crab Bottom, Highland county
raised, the past season, lS5 bushels of bearded
wheat on acres Of land-over 80 bushels ts
the acre. The wheat, as it stood in the field
was very much lodged, twisted and tangled
and could not all be saved in harvesting. Thi>
we would say is very good yield Of wheat
Rock Renister.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

A contemporary says that the friends of Lady
Thorn doubt the various rumors of great trot-
ting feats done by Dexter in private say that
the Lady Is ready to meet Iexter in public
either for money or charity and that until the
challenge is accepted she must be considered the
faster horse
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE The facul-
ty and other officers Of this venerable and ia
nous College, have determined to celebrate, il,
an interesting and imposing manner, Its re-
opening and reconstruction, and have unani-
mously invited Patrick Henry Aylett, Ed, to
deliver an address upon the occasion appro-
pirate to the revival Of an institution which
has educated SO many men of distinction ami
usefulness, and performed SO important part
in the literary and scientific history Of the
country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

The N. Y. Journal Of Commerce highly ap-
Convention in selecting Com. Maury for the
post CT General Agent of Immigration Of that
eminent citizen the Journal says: The choice
is good one. No man in this country better
understands the climate, soil, and diverse ad-
vantages of the different Southern States for
various classes of settlers, than Commodore
Maury."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

The stony figure Of man, of huge proper
ton, has lately been found near Syracuse, N.
Y, whilst digging a well. 1t was, at first, sup
posed to be a petri6ed human body, and great
1nder and interest were excited. But DR.. j.
+. Boynton, the well-known geolgist, has visit
tn spot, and inclines to the opinion that the
gigantic figure is statue. This theory, how
ever. leaves the matter in almost as great mys-
terry as the other.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

STEALING.-W near OF much depreciation
10 the couuty by thieves In the nelghbor-
hood of Ben Salem sheepsteaIing has been GO
ing on 10 systematic manner with trained
dogs, SC. One Of the en,erpri,ing rogues-a
negro--is now in jail We know of no better,
or cheaper method of preventing robbery thar
Lexington Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

Hope, of the Norfolk Kirginiaa, is running
an editorial tilt against Tournaments He says,
''Let us have an end of the absurdities of the
tournament, and in its place give US ploughing
matches, which will show the muscle of horse
and man to greater advantage than these ring
poking rides which frivolous people indulge in
to the disgust Of all sensible Observers"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
Defeat Of Andrt W Johnson-Henry Cooper
Elected Senator from Tenn.

NASHVILLE, TENN, October % The oppo-
sition this morning concentrated on Henr,
Cooper, OF Davidson county The first ballot
resulted in bis election, the vote standing oi
Cooper, 55; for johnson. ST. The result took
every one by surprise. johnson S friends tel;
confident OF his success, bat it appears a ira,
was sprung on him Intense excitement pre-
vailed on The announcement OF the vote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING We regret to learn
that, on Tuesday last. as Mr. Flank Hu~sy wa>
returning from hunt after BIRDS he met Mr.
William McCanahan Waterman at the o &
NJ engine house. at this place, and in play
ful manner said he could hit q board which Mr.
Nee. was carrying in his hand, when the gun
accidentally went off and the load Of shot
lodged in the leg and foot of Mr.. Met, cans
ing a very painful and severe wound Shea
Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

The proprietor of cotton factory near Stock
holm, Sweden, has purchased large tract of
land in Southeast Missouri, where he intends
establishing colonies of his countrymen and
building factories, &C., which will give employ
ment to l 300 families
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
MOST EXCELLENT FARM SAIL

"A. | will offer for sale on the premises. Nov
10th. 1859. the farm on which live, containing
3S" Or 400 acres, Immediately on the road
iea'iing from Cnarlotte> vile to White Hall 7
miles from the former place and or from Ivy
Depot, on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
The land lies beautifully and we'll taken in grass
abundance of fine timber and never failing water
in each field some good buildings on the place.
Further description is unnecessary as persons
wishing to buy will examine for themselves
will. also, at the same time and place sell the
crops OF Corn, Oats Hay, Fodder, Shucks Straw
and Chatf, six Horses and Colts, six work Steers,
~ other Cattle, 20 Sheep 20 or 20 Hogs, one
Buggy. Farming utensils, Household and Kitchen
Furniture, dc.
Ii the above named day should be unfair the
safe will take place the next fair day.
}. L. FRETWELL
Ivy Depot, Z. Il 0. r. r. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

Anderson Smith and John Smith, cnlored
were arrested in Harrisonburg. on Thursday
last, on the charge of stealing small quantity
of wheat from Benjamin Wenger and Thomas
Head. They were held to bail in the sum of
5000 each,-Roch. Re0isfer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

How can carnirOrous appetite in a calf be
accounted for? A young calf belonging to a
farmer near the village of Dayton in Rocking
ham, caught and devoured thirteen young
turkeys last summer The truth can be vouched
for bv respectable eve-witnesses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

From the form of the motion on which the
Virginia Legi>Ia ure adj burned it has left itself
is to meet again on The second Tuesday after
Congress shall have admitted the State into
the Union" IF there should be any hitch in
Congress. ard the State should not come In
just now, can the Legislature come together
again ?-N Y Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

FATAL ACCIDENT daughters of Rob
ert Smith, colored, of this county, we're burned
on Friday last. 1t appears that the younger,
about two years Of age, was playing with can
of kerosene near the fire, when its clothes
caught fire. The clothes of the older one.
about sixteen years of age, who attempted to
aid her sister, caugh. fire also Both we're
burned so badly that they died in short time.
iSheR. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
The Richmond Enquirer says:

1--WE learn that there are not less than one
hundred and thirty judges to be elected by the
present Legislature when the State Is admitted
FIVE Justices of the Supreme Court Of Ar
peals Seventeen Circuit Court judges One
hundred and FIVE county, town and city judges. F"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

A LAWYER CHALLENGED.-We learn from
the Charlottesville Chronicle, that Hon. Shell
ton E. Leake was handed a challenge in the
Court room, Wednesday afternoon, from Mr..
George w Billiard The challenge was caused
by personal remarks made by Mr.. Leake in tbs
prosecution of billiard, in the SANDER suit OF
Collins Us. billiard. Mr. Leake read the chal-
lenge aloud to the Court, and Mr. billiard was
bound over in the sum of $500 to appear on
Saturday morning to answer to the charge OF
contempt Of Court
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
Scene in Court in Lewisburg.

On Thursday, of week before last, during
the sitting Of the Court-Judge Nat Harrison
presiding Joel Mcpherson assaulted the
Judge on the bench The Judge drew a pistol
from his pocket, but was prevented from dis
charging it by Dr. Saml Austin, who wresled
it from his hands. The Judges head, we
learn, was pushed through the window, and
his face was scratched, but he was not other
wise injured Col. Mcpherson was imprisoned
and fined $50 for contempt of Court The
next day, Col. Mcpherson appeared in Court
and apologized for his conduct, whereupon the
Court RENTED the fine and discharged him
from confinement.
The Judge seemed to be wounded that his
wounds were SO small, for he is reported as sta
ting that he twas satisfied with the anende,
but regretted that the Colonel, instead OF stri-
king him like man, had scratched him like a
woman.
George H. Lewis have each been restored to
his Office of Clerk, Sheriff and Recorder re-
spectivey, under the operation of the decision
of the Supreme Court of Appeals, reversing
the judgment of the Circuit Court, removing
them.
The grand jury made, among others, the fol-
lowing indictments:
Madison Callison, Joel Mcpherson, and Jas.
Cox, for perjury, and G. A. Sperry, for OBJ
structing public justice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

What do those papers which are constantly
talking about the policy of Gen. Grant
think of the removal Of Mr.. Beach, and the
appointment as U. S. District Attorney, of
Jno. w jenkins, the chairman of the Wells
Radical Executive Committee in Virginia p
Ater. Gusette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

Judge John W. Johnston, Of Washington
county, who was elected Z. s. Senator irou,
this State. is Catholic in religion, being the
first member Of that church, if we are correct
ly informed, who was ever elected to similar
position from this State. This has not resulted
from any proscriptive feeling, because in Vu-
GINA it numbers amongst its communicates
some Of the best and most estimable of oul
citizens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
STAY LAW.
Mr.. Hudgin offered the following

Whereas the people Of Virginia have been.
since April, 1867, and are till, denied all rigbi
IT legislation upon the material interests If the
States; and whereas the presen, depressed con
dlion OF money matters requires that such in
crest be protected until such lreiSlat IN can b.,
had through the representatives Of the people
sitting III. General Assembly, and whereas it is
hoped that such power will soon be restored to
the State by reaamission into the Uuion by the
C"nsress of the United States be it,
"Resolred, That the Speaker of the House
be empowered to appoint COMMITTEES of five to
memorialize General Candy TO stay tho collec
tion of the principal of all debts created prior
to the 9Th Of April, 1865, until the readmission
IF the State into the Union, or until the COM
mandng General shall zee necessary to issue
other and turt her orders In reference thereto. ;"
motion to suspend the rules in order that
the judgment of the House might be taken was
lost, and the resolution was referred to the Com
mittee on Courts of Justice.
After waiting for long time for the action
IF the Senate upon the joint resolution in re-
gard 10 adjournment, the House to into con-
>ideration the Amendment offered by the Senate,
and adopted it.
The House then adjourned until the time in
dicated in the resolution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
AEuAELE HANDS, FOE SAME

Ofer for sale. privately, part of the larm
on which reside. of the following description:
house, a good young orchard of 100 trees, we'll
water.d, about Is acres of timber, situated u
miles South of Staunton
Ind, A tract of $50 sscTeS-about Is cleared
and in a fine state of Observation-Disclosures heay-
lily NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. land. Adjoins No l.
3rd, 4 tract of ESQ acres-ine land-most
of which is heavily timbered. Adjoins No. 2.
rs Terms easy.
The lands will be shown to persons wishing to
purchase, by I'll. P. DIUKERSON,
aD27-tf for Mrs Nj C,r,uford
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
Fertilizers.
LOST.

4 OST. near Rushvile, Rockingham county,
Ia about the 18th of September, five yearIing
cattle OF the following description: roam steer
white steer with red neck, 2 red steer, with
white faces red heller with cropped ears and
tail; Any one giving information which will
lead to the recovery Of them will be literally
rewarded. JAS. w. CRAWFORD.
oct PAT St.nnton VI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
PriCfgte Suites.

NOR SAEE-A No. l Piano-good as new,
4 for sale on good terms Apply to
LARA u TIMBERLAKE,
t5-4t Tobacco Factory
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

Horace Greeley, it is said, is about to pur-
chase one thousand acres of land in Virginia,
and will parcel it out and settle ten families on
IL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
EOM SALE VALU-
" ABLE WATER POWER CALLED

" ABLE WATER 20 ER, CALLED
THE FORGE PROPERTY" ON SOUTH
RIVLR, NEAR WAYNESBORU, WITH
VALUABLE LANDS.
By virtu of "a decree of the circuit court of
Augusta county, rendered the 18th day of
january, 1862 IN the causes of "Galiaher, VS..
Patterson and others and -'Patterson's Admin
-trator and others, VS. Pattersons heirs and
Others" the undersigned Commissioners will pro-
coed on the premises on SATURDAY, OCTO-
Der, the Both, 1869, at II O'Clock VI. to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, the follow
ing valuable real estate, to wit:
lst. The Forge property South River Il
miles above Waynesboro', consisting OF about IS
acres of land with dwelling house and outhouses,
the Forge buildings and fixtures. The water
power one of the best on the river, the dam is
in good order. This property is very desirable
tor manufacturing purposes.
2nd. Three several tracts of mountain lands
supposed to be valuable for timber and minerals
lying near by, containing about 2Z2l acres more
or less. consisting Of three tracts, OF go acres
805 acres and $50 acres
TERMS OF SALE Cash in hand to defray
costs of Sale and OF said suits and the residue up
on credits of 3. Is, and 30 months bearing inter-
est, Tor which bonds with approved security will
be required, and the title retained as ultimate
security. n. K. TROUT,
Ii. N. BELL
Sept 28-tds. Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
NeaU Advertisements.
ISSIONER.S SALEOF vALU.

NOM SALEOE VALU.
" ABLE GRAZING LAND IN POCA-
HONTAS COUNTY w. VA.
At a circuit court held for the county of Poca-
hontas, at the court house thereof ON the 9th day
of October, 1859
John Trimble, Administrator of Jacob Harper,
decea>e ed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

The corps of Engineers. organized under the
auspices Of those fayoring the extension Of the
Cumberland Valley Railroad uia Charlestowi.
to the Luray Valley, left Charlestown Wednes-
day last, for starting point at or near Dam
No. on the Potomac. The corps consists OF
Messrs. Matthews, McElroy, Henderson, Brown
and others
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26

II
" UABLE GRAZING LANDS IN THE
COUNTY OF POCAHONTAS.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
PocahOntas county, rendered on the 9Th day of
October, 1869, in suit therein pending, in which
John Trimble administrator Of Jacob Harper
dec d, and others are plaintiffs, and Benjamin
Herrold Is defendant The undersigned com
missioner appointed in said decree will proceed
to sell on the premises, 3,245 acres of land
lying on both sides of the Big Spring Fork of
Elk River, on which land there is considerable
improvements.
ON HURSDAY, 25TH OF NOVEMBER
1869 vii also sell the following tracts of land:
One half interest in a survey of of 1900 acres and
one-half interest in survey of $40 acres and a
survey of 80 acres lying the Middle mountain
on the waters Of Douthards creek in said county !;
also l24, 1928, So 66. lS0 SO and 200 acres on
Douthards creek said Herrold's home place
and 401 acres on the Allegheny mountain
\ The land living on the Douthard's creek, Mid
dle mountain. and Allegheny mountain will be
sold in front of the Courthouse door Of Pocahon-
tas county. -r
ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH. 1863.
Terms Of sale "A credit OF one two and three
wears will be given, with interest from date with
the exception of so much cash in hand as will
pay cot OF this suit and expenses of sale; pur-
chasers will be required to give bond with good
personal security and the title retained until all
he purchase money is paid.
S III. CLARK
oct 26-5t Special Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-26
NeaV Advertisements.
At WHOLESALE AND RETAIL!
Queensware, China and Glassware.

JAMES A. PIPER s. SON
are now receiving, at their new store-room, adj
joining the Virginia Hotel, direct from the facto-
ries IN liverpool the largest stock of Queens
ever seen in the Valley. We can, therefore,
sell anything in our line at very low prices IN
fact, we can sell at
BALTIMORE WHOLESALE PRICES,
and intend doing so. if dealers in ware Will only
give US the opportunity. @
To all retailers we propose to protect them in a
reasonable profit and at the same time sell them
anything we have at what they usually pay in
Baltimore for the same class of goods.
We will only name few leading kinds OF
goods, viz:
800 dozen plates of different sizes,
800 sets Cups and Saucers,
200 covered Dishes,
Wash-bowls and Pitchers, Dishes, Pitchers,
Mugs, covered Chambers, Sugars and
Teapots. French China Teasets. gold
band do, Chamber Sets, Stone
ware-the best make in
SEAS. sz the State-made by
d. PARR s. Son,
Richmond,
Va rft
Glassware Glassware
THE LARGEST STOCK
we have ever had Call and examine it, at
JAMES A. PIPER s. SONS,
Oct26 near the Virpria Hotel
HNHE CHEAP DRY 1OODs 50 Dssx>,
Il adjoining the Virginia Hotel.
The subscribers, having permanently located
themselves in their new store ROOM adjoining
the Virginia hotel, propose doing business on the
Short Profit System
for cash, and pledge ourselves to sell goods as
low any other house in Staunton. Our ex-
penses being greatly reduced, we can and will,
sell at a small advance for cash. and pledge all
our friends that we will protect them in prices.
af!f ta s7G We have fine stock of r.a
Black Silk Irish Popins. Empress Cloths black
Alpacas, Shawls Cloaks, Handkerchief, Gloves,
Bleached and Brown Cottons, Satinets, Cloths,
Notions, &c. Don't forget our business stand.
JAMES A. PIPER s. SON