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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27
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Mr.. Editor Some time since [ wrote a
short article (which you thought proper to pub
lishl calling the attention of the proper au-
thorltles 60 the very great importance, yea a.
L thought absolute necessity oil a Market house
L was IN hopes some man who could WELD .
pen better than myself would take it up, bur
as no one has done so | now make another
feeble effort, and hope at some future day, and
that not very long, TO see our citizens interest
ing themselves in this matter. | cannot think
| have opposition in this enterprise, for reall,
every rejecting mind must know and wlthou,
doubt every hn,sekeepcr must feel the urgen
necessity of having some place for the citizen
Of 80 large a city as Staunton has become to re-
sort. where they can purchase their daily tabl,
supplies. 1t would be futile to enter into any
elaborate discussion pro or con, as | am salts
fed it only wants a little reflection upon tn.
part of the citizens and they will be aroused ts
the pressing necessity of this thing. The dit.
6cult point is how to get at those whose inhu-
ence and efforts would accomplish anything :
Pride will not incte them. to action, elae lon.
since would that cid diapidated structure a,
the corner Of Water and Frederick Street:
been reconstructed and now be more fourishins
and prosperous than the reconstructed demo
cratic party.
IN o blown ambition does arms incite."
Some author has said Every man mus
want something for the convenience of hi
life, but surely 1t seems it is not the MaIke,-
house these Stauntonlans want, for to all ap-
pearances they far prefer losing half da..
hunting from place to place for cabbage beau
a peck OF potatoes or some little article for d
dinner to having Market house, that they cal
in few minutes go to and supply themselves
1t can't be upon the score OF economy, 70.
any man will be convinced to the contrary VIII,
will trouble himself to make the estimate 0.
the advantages and disadvantages of time ant
money. The profits he pays to the merchants
the loss of time in hunting his supplies anu
the inferior articles he must of necessity Otter
get from being long gathered causing perhap,
doctors bill, and many other things far ex-
coed the tax necessary for Market house. -
And tbs under the present system there il
but little inducement for heterogeneous You
must hawk your vegetables about the Streets
from place to place, selling at small profits, il
competition with those which have been hauled
several hundred miles, and, perhaps, the re-
fused of another market and been gathered
several days, and what is left, either sell at les.
than cost of production. or give them away
Now who can afford this?
| do not know the reasons why the Market
house was broken up, but whatever may have
been the cause, L can't conceive of any jus.
cause for us now to be deprived of it. | hope
soon, Mr.. Editor, TO see your and every paper
in this city OF Staunton, interesting themselves
In this matter. PRo Bono PUBLIco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

1t has doubtless occurred to General Candy
that the main purpose of Congress in permit
ting Virginia to reconstruct herself on General
Grants plan was to obtain her vote in favor of
the XVIII amendment If her Legislature IS
only provisional the vote Of such body can
not be counted among the ratifying States
This is the argument an nuce, and shows that
Congress in making the law intended our Leg
islature to be that of State, subject only to
the provisions Of the State constitution and the
constitution of the United States, including the
Fourteenth amendment They require no test
oath" for legislators.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

Virginia.

AAia' Il
Extract from address before the Literary
Societies of Washington College, by Rev R.
A. Holland, of Baltimore.
Where, if net here, may one feel. in expatia-
ting upon nobleness of character, that the theme
is in echong accord with the spirit of the place.
We are near the grave Of martyr cheftain
whose name [ need not mention in the village
which his memory. like precious spikenard
poured out of the rudey broken alabaster box
of pure life, has anointed with perfumes that
breathe of Paradise. We are on the hallowed
soil of Stale which, for the illustrious dead
that sleep Deneath its cloud-fretted roof, seems
natu es own Westminster Abbey. Its valleys.
like allowed aisles, are hung to fancy eye with
battle scenes that depict the sacrifice of self for
principle. Its mountains, like memorial pill
lars record the pure-heartedness Of heroes who
in the path of duty, marched up to death as to
friend and took from his outstretched hand
his victo: S wreath OF Immortality. Under its
sod, as in sacred crypts, reposes the dust of an
army whose remembered deeds of patriotic
valor make us proud, notwithstanding all the
corruptions which degrade our race. that we,
too, are men From its wnd-swept forests. as
from the pipes of grand cathedral organ, rolls
ceaseless requiem for the fallen, which ever
and anon swells with swifter time into martial
strain that bids the living emulate their virtues
Here, then, as in a quiet chapel of this sublime
old State BasllIca where TO study excellence
of manhood is to hold intercourse with the
spirits of its best examples-so orders the steps
of your ambition, that when, in pursuing its
| celestial end, you depart from the times bore
of life it may be but to join the glorifed band
of soldiers fer the True and Right who have
crossed over the river and,' with jackson,
''are resting in the shade of the trees"
To DEALERS IN TOBACCO. Office of In
ternal Receuue, Washington, july 18th, 1869 =
Sir,-You state in your letter of the 10th in
slant that a number of small dealers have been
in the habit Of buying manufactured tobacco in
small quantities OF five to fifteen pounds, and
keeping the same in jars, &c, for retail You
Inquire whether this can be done under the pre-
sent law
reply that the law authorizes the sale of
tobacco, at retail, only in such packages as the
law prescribes, and by retail dealers from wood
en- packages properly stamped.
Tobacco which is exposed for sale ia any 9TH
er way than In the original package is liable to
| be seized, and if seized the burden Of showing
| that the law has been COUPLED with as regards
| that tobacco will rest with the person exposing
| 1t for sale. Very respectfully.
j. w. DOUGLASS,
Acting Commissioner
To K. r. Cobb, Assessor Second District, Nor
III
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

At the late Memphis Labor Convention it
was shown by the Committee on Transportation
that cargoes of Cinnamon could be brought
from Hong Kong to San Francisco. and thence
by rail to Memphis at a cost Of about 800 a
head. It was believed that if sent by rail from
San Francisco, in lots of five hundred or more,
the total cost Of transportation would be still
further reduced. The time occupied in the
transit from Hong Kong to Memphis by steam
or and rail. is estimated at thirty-fve days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

The Radicals have not ceased to lie, even
since the election, to the more Ignorant colored
men, For some days they had number very
uneasy, by telling them that they would be put
back into slavery, and that all who voted for
Walker. would be sent to work on public works
at Washington We cannot imagine what they
expect to gain by such stories now, and pre-
sumo it is but the old habit strong IN DEATH
Lying has become chronic.
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Look Out for a CARPET Bag Exodus.

The Wilmington IN c.. Star calls attention
to the fact that the carpet baggers in Virginia
are packing up preparatory to raid on Mis-
sissipp, Texas, - some other place where they
can make their salt But it don't take car
pet Dagger long to pack up. His wardrobe
consists of one shirt, marked "John Smith, >
one pair pants, one pea,iacket, one old hat, one
secondhand tooth brush, one dozen Sumner S
speeches, and one hundred copies Ritual Union
League Carpet baggers never wear drawers
nor socks. This is an infallible method of dis
tinguishing them from white folks.
What the miserable vermn' who have SO
long infested Virginia will now do We cannot
imagine Possibly, they may get Job In Mis-
sissippi or Texas. We have no room for them,
saws the Star, in II >rth Carolina. All the Off
ces are already filled, and when a vacancy oc-
ours. carpet-bagger stands no chance what
ever for the place.
The Star begs its Virginia friends to keep a
sharp look out after their spoons until the car
pet-bag exodus is completed. 1t says the ''ver-
min will all want some relies and they
will End spoons very convenient for slowing a.
way in their carpet bags.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

A correspondent of the New York Herald
thinks that in the event of Radical majority
in the Legislature of Virginia, Ell. H. Wells
and L. Ii. Chandler would be elected to the
L. S. Senate. How the Radical majority is to
be obtained it IS bard to Conjecture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

At the Memphis Immigration Convention
Chairman declared that the staple crops of
China are so similar to those of the Southern
States that the Chinc-e will soon prove
good laborers amongst us, having, in fact, very
little to learn in agriculture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

Secretary Boutwell, gives notices of the adop-
ton of a distinctive paper for all obligations and
other securities Of the United States and warns
all parties that it is felony to have or retain
possesslon of such paper, paper like it. One
Of the pecullar.les Ut the paper is the lniroduc
ton OF culored silk, cotton or other forous ma
terIal into the body OF the paper while in pro-
cess OF manufacture -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

If necessary we hope that General Grant will
interpose special order TO General Candy to
interfere no further, whatever may be the de
laands Of the defeated Radicals to change the
results of the late Virginia election, but fair;
10 give the Conservatives the fruits of the vic
tory they have fairly won.-Neso York Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

1t is creditable to the Republicans of Viz
gina, that Whit Governor Walkers majority
IS only about Is 000 the majorities against the
a'siranchlsing and test-oath clauses are each a.
bout 10000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

The Conservative negroes in Washington are
raising subscription to detray the expenses OF
indicting certain Radical negroes for mobbng
them and melting to riot at the recent election
in that city.
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4 COMMISSION Ess,S ga p-----

- . l y. a4~s - > "A s4E.-BY virtue.
- OF decree of the Circuit Court of Aug,lS.s
vii Eli n inc case a1 OF Hope vs. Hope and ais
or JGLH 1859. on the premises, a. nnt,,a D ~
ton that most desirable and comf,rt"h t'ias auc-
Stnee situated on Frederick street in the tow [es 81
j. Hope in his life time Inc )oi a t,'e .e hobt
premises Is spacious, Handsomely imprnved 70 a me
scripton. cummings Oh every de-
sale and the much IN hand as will pay costs of
t hirs payable respectively in Six eighteen AND
snry months from date of sa e. secnred he b "r,d
Mi approved personal security, and the tIe re
ta'hed as ultimate security. '"e Ute re-
i,,re JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.
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ne nron-olad Is only fit for railroads, Let it
DC confined to them. And there could be no
better occupation for the army than administer.
Ing it in that way in force -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

An attempt is making in Bourbon county,
KY, to raise fund for the purchase ola home
gentleman OF Louisville has offered, if $4,000
or more shall be subscribed to the fuLd, to give
a splendid building site for house, with ten
acres attached, within four miles of Louisville
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

All the Z. S. Government influence g - -
asea IN De half OF the extreme Radical candidates
in the Texas and Mississippi election. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

What would be thought of Southern man
who should go to any town in the North, and
after two months residence seek and obtain an
appointment to the position of Recorder of
the town, in violation of its organic law, and
impudently declare that he intended to take
his seat at the council board in defiance OF the
decision of its members. Yet such a case has
occurred in Frederick sburg
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27
Auction Sales.
r AND FOR SALE.-Under

AND FOR SALE.-Under a decree OF
1 4 the Circuit Court OF Augusta county enter
ID in cause of Samuel Parents widow and his
infants t. will proceed on Tuesday, the 8lst day
Of August next, on the premises, to sell at pub;
lie sale, to the highest bidder, a tract of land
containing about los acres, adjoining the village
of Hermitage. in Augusta county. on the road
leading from Waynesboro to New Hope. 1t mas
on it small Dwelling House, (the mansion hav-
ing been burnedl II barn, orchard. good water,
and tho land is of good quality.
Terms Costs of sale and suit in hand bal
on six, eighteen, twenty -four and thirty-six
months, purchaser to give bonds with good per-
sona security and the title to be retained uiti-
mate security.
NTCIIO X TPOJrT Com
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

New YORK, July l9.-The International
Convention Of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION, at Portland, Maine, closed its session
Saturday. The movement towards educating
coored clergymen. TO preach to the coored PEG
pie Of the South, was inaugurated, and large
on the spot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

TIE FIFTEEN CENT NOTES The new notes
of this denomination just issued bear some re-
semblance to the ten-cent notes, but are an inch
longer The left hand upper corner is ornament
ed with head vignette of the Goddess of
Liberty, and the denomination Of the note is
stamped in the right hand upper corner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

sHNHE T.-Sufferers with Corns. Bun
i ions, bad Nails, and other diseases OF the
Feet, and Hands, Warts &c., who have been
assduously awaiting the coming of DR.. Shul:z,
the scientific Chiropodst. Of Richmond. will be
glad to learn that he has been for the past few
days in Staunton, stopping at the Virginia Hotel.
4 large number of ladies, gentlemen and chill
dren have eagerly embraced the opportunity to
be relieved Of these distressing and life shorten
ing affections, ard are delighted at the skilfui
and painless treatment. 1t is essential to call at
once, as the Dr. stay is limited. NUMEROUS tes-
tlmonas can be seen Send for Circular.
&za- Remember ali cases treated without pam
TO tn" patient. july27-lt
A srEN kiaf.A ACADEMY.
"A Near Tolersville, Louisa county, Va.
Course Of Stasdy:
Latin H.. Greek French, German, Mathematics
Engineering, Nat. Philosophy, and
Engii branches generally.
TERMS:
One-half in advance and one-half 10Th Feb. 20.
Board and Tuition, full session.. $40.
Ess~ For Circulars and fall information, address
C. j. KEMPER,
Tolersyille, Louisa county, Va.
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GALE OF VALUABLE REAL Prop

= ERTY IN. ANDIN THE VICINITY
OF, MT. SIDNEY.
In obedience to decree entered on the 18th
day of June, 1869, by the Circuit Court of Au-
wright. guardian. &C. Us. Long and others, and
McCue rs. Crawford, &c. shall on
FRIDAY, A UG UST THE 10Th, 1869.
proceed to sell at public auction on the premises,
to the highest bidder, a house and 81 acres of
land in the immediate vicinity of the town of Mt
John Crawford, and also. on the same day, and
on the premises, one-haf of VACANT LOT
No. % in SAID town of Mt. Sidney.
IERMS-As much cash as will pay the costs of
suit and sale; the balance on credit of one two
and three years, with interest from day of sale,
the purchaser executing his bond with good per-
sonal security for the defer red payments, and the
title to be retained us ultimate security.
iuyl3-tds GEORGE BAYLOR. Conn.,
VALUABLE AUGUSTA LAND An
MARKET!-By authority of decree of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, lately rem
dered in the Chancery suit of "Kennedy's guar.
dian and othsTs rs Kennedy; &c. Win, on
expose to public sale. upon the premises. So;
acres, part OF the tract of land in Augusta Co..
Va, whereof the late Peter Kennedy died seized
and possessed
This land is naturally of excellent quality, sus-
ceptible of high improvement. and is located in
a good neighborh0od adjoining the lands OF
Geo. Wine and Others
TERMs:--So much of the purchase money j..
hand as will pay the costs suit and expenses Of
sale, and of the residue, one-fourth at DO ~.
and the other three-fOurths In three equal ;nStIi
ments. at credit, seyerally, of one two and
tnree years from the day of sale; the purchaser
executing bonds with satisfactory sectir;t11 80
the title retained as ultimate security anu
julyl3-4t CommiIs;1,,nor
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counts to this office. Juiylo-tds
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-1n
pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
of Rockbridge county, pronounced ON the 10th
day of A pr 1860, in cause therein pending IN
which S. Med. Moore is Plaintiff and Wn. Gill
lam and others are Defendants, we shall offer for
sale at public auction on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY,. the l1th day of A UGUST.
1862 the valuable farm owned by Col. William
Gillian, situated on the North River. four miles
above Lexington and containing 1876 Acres
rhe soil is of fine quality and well adapted to the
culture of the grains and grapes common to the
Valley.
The tract will be sold in two parcels: one of 100
acres and the other of 96 acres. On the former
there is a comfortable Dwelling House, Barn and
all necessary out-houses. This property is con-
venient to mills, churches, schools. and to the
town of Lexington, the head of navigation on the
North River Canal and the seat of Washington
College and the Virginia Military Institute.
The property will be shown by Mr.. John Il.
Wilson. residing on the premises.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to defray
the expenses of sale and costs of sui and as to
the residue upon "a credit of one, two and three
years in equal nstallments, bearing interest from
the day of sale, the purchaser giving bond with
good personal security and the title retained as
ultimate security.
Sale to commence at IL A. M.
WILLIAM McLAUGHLIN, co,,,r
JOSEPH G. STEELE, o0"i "
Ill 81,
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will offer for sale on the premises on
THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF A UG UST.
1869. a valuable tract of Land known as "Riy
erhead three miles West of Greenville, on the
head waters of South River, containing by re-
cert survey, S77 acres. belonging to the heirs
OF C i. Win. ? Tate Said land is of fine quail
ity with good brick mansion, fine bank barn
frst-rate stable, corn-crib, dairy, and all neces-
sary buildings for every purpose. fine orchard of
select fruits good spring near the house, and
other springs There Is comfortable cottage
with good spring and some select fruit, with q
Blacksmith shop on one end of the place. The
land is all we'll set in grass but what is in Spring
crop A sufficient amount of good timber No
land on the whole farm but what is tillable. 1t
is considered among the best farms in the eoun-
ty. Also tract of pine land, South of Green
vile three miles, containing 50 acres, with some
improvements.
Terms -One-fo fourth in hand and balance in
three annual payments.
Also, on same day, all the FARMING I'M
PIGMENTS, several good horses and colts,
number of good mich cows of good stock, some
fat cattle. a number of young cattle, several good
of sheep with a number of fine lambs, old corn,
wheat oats, hay, and number of other things.
will also offer on the 1st day of the August
Court, at Staunton, 5 shares in the LIST National
Bank 6 shares in the Shoe Factory, l share In
the Chesapeake and Ohio R. r. Company, with
three dividend bonds. Terms of Stocks made
known on day of sale.
To any one wishing to examine the land 1T will
be shown by the executor, living near Greenvllle,
or any information in regard to the property will
be given by the executor. or the land will be
shown by Henry Stofftr. who resides on the farm.
MATTHEW PILSON,
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ulyl3-4t flon,n,;:,
GALE OF LAND.-As execr,o, 80

SALE OF AAND.-As executor and trns-
NJ tee under will Of JOSEPH, Harper DECD r
Will sell publicly, on the premises. on ~
S4TURDAY 4 UGUHT l4TH, 1869.
the undivided one-ffth of a tract of land con.
a.; 81 acres IN Augusta county, left to me
others. eshey' ana
terms made known on day of sale.
julyl3-tds To- I,-,DrD
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a sold on sha s ~ j., - - .e
1osd ~ On 1'if oth Gay OF August, i6oJ at the
residence OF Robert g. Gilkeson. 3 Reds Rod'
t t' ana Furniture. Tables together With ALI
the Household and Kitchen Furniture Of Rehen-
ca a. Glskeson, decd -'o"o'-
ierms made known on day of sale
juyl3-tds ROBERT G. GII,KESON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

New York, July 22.z-The Tribune says
editorially to-day: The President, we need
scarcely state, has no part nor lot in the pro-
posed nomination of his relative, Judge Dent,
for Governor of Mississippi. Whether Judge
Dent is a Conservative Republican, or Radical,
or no Republican at all, makes no shadow OF
difference The President has no part in the
any,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

On Tuesday evening of last week. John Funk,
Ed, residing at Singer Glen, while picking
cherries, fell from the tree, breaking his right
thigh bone Immediately below the hip joint
Dfs. Curry and Zrkle were called, aud render
ed the necessary surgical aid We are pleased
TO state that MIR. Funk is doing as well as pos
Reo,ster.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

q 10 . y ~, VIII StOCk OF Goods, in
Tho o,,. Churchville, Virginia
tbo ~ stoscrloer having determined to remove to
Suo est offers for sale his valuable property in
TTnurehville, Va, eight miles West of Stanton
ne dwelling house is new and commodions
with excellent garden; the store-house conven;,,
constituting one of the most desirable 49, "re ore
fla large mercantile establishment in the Vaile avf
me neigh borhood is very desirable wish s ao:
i It asa and churches Of different denomnsa
Stock OF Goods hand will be- closs s5o. ~ The
paFonasef upon fair terms Il is rasp At to the
a q o.iolee IS offered to business n.as that such
1 not ap sod eaed this aten
erty will be offered pubIj, that time, this prop
day of September. 'iy on Saturday, the 4tf.
Terms easy.
junel5-~tda J. B. LINDSEY.
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wv har q SOLD, the lst day Of (;entono,--
valuable tr next at public auction large and
doi,h acres. lying in the M1ngo FIa, n'al ping
divtdadd county, West Virginia The tract cal be
the 70 suit purchasers Sale to take naee pe
der In e "na sn Ierms-One-third cash, remain
CiarkshbI.oaas JOHN D. STERRETT.
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DRAINAGE,

I Est;m.ta AaatNAGE.-Specimens of Tiles.
yard. "S ny Uoinee, IN Court House
Anoh;.o NJ. A. PRATT,
mar2-tdeci5 'iieef ana surveyor.
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The Lynchburg News says that it understands
that Governor Walker has invited a number Of
the most prominent Virginians, including Gen.
r. Lee, to meet him in consultation upon
affairs of interest TO the State, at the Mont
gomery White Sulphur Spring The meeting
will take place at an early day after Governor
Walker return from New York.