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va See Election Notice by Il. i.
C:n":n, Chairman of Election Board.
We take issue with him as to the
dnty OF the Managcrs Of Election, to
"t.nGit any one to vote whose name
is rot registered. If that be law, the
reSis:lntion is d iarce-examinc for
yourselves.
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LN ne EHT"'N:!:N c0T"IsiNN'innt
-! t!:c f"":' '.>'c,i R,p.;.;':ro,,. would
p;":, II" Lone ;Ar.;t Il. ra:. t,rar,!
!nrI E"iori b. containing: that il,
It; .a;'i!"g tie State Coms:ahu.ai4'
;''':i' WIT beyond the scare Of their
"Hr-*. -H"l a: ali. Their aworn
""'y * TO arrai;;n Observation-Disclosures
such tncE charge the State Cors:al.u
'ary to Be. But, says the writer, they
"" IN Illegal budy, illegally chosen.
fi':S Kill be ncws to the people oi
Ahicvi!ls, to Judge Vernon, and to
tho honorable Solicitor.
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Five Cubans, WHO arrived at Ma
ssnu, y. T., September -, rc,,ort the
battle at Lay Tunas q great victory
for tho Cubans. Fiitcc: Spanish c;li-
GERS who wcro taken prisoner were
immediately shot. Tnc patriots were
i'll the best Of spirits. They bring i'm
portat:t dispatches for the Cuban
,lnnta in New York, and 2o,O0D from
Gen. Gncsala to pArclasc arms.
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A hanG Of Sioux Indians recently

A band Of Sioux Indians recently
attempted to take Possession oi the
Aii"sIonc Reservation Wyoming Fer.
ri.ory. y company Of the second
cavairy was Hont 10 Crir: them of:
when n fght cu9ncd, in wich five In.
dams wcrr killed and twelve wound,
ed. Several white citizens and one
soldier wuic killed by the Inaiucs dur.
iI:., Ae raid, ane! th. soldiers at Lara,
mic tL:..i were attacked.
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We learn from the Warren S"niintl,
on Friday, that son Of Mr. Sandy
Mills, who lives about fivo miles from
Front Royal, shot his little brother, q
child aged three years. The mother
and were both absent at tho time of
the shooting. The perpotrator Of this
diabo!lcal act was a youth aged about
eleven years.
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ITJ"' ". T. IEokc, Of Columbia,>S IS. C.,
a"re":ises q large stock of clothing
furnishing goods, and miscellaneous
articles, which, having boon, pur-
chased low, he is able to sell very
cheap. Call at the storc on Main,
street, be:c" tue Columbia Hotel.
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nD~ Mr. II. Berry, Of Columbia, S.
G., is now receiving at his weii-known
furniture Store, ono Of tho largest
stocks ever brought to this city since
the war. He is able 10 supply any
thing in his line, Of the bost quality
and at low rates. Send in your or.
ders.
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GiG>--. iGLtj E->I .,iUi FAR
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'7' -->'.'..:e \. H.: Oh Ei:'i"y 1.t uc
t>&.". ior tic purpose II making ar
az @'""o:* '"r tic forthcoming Agri
':"ui;uTa! f"", Oh 81 No"cmaer ncx.
-. - Were .'"'sla! Of ti:e Commit
,";,: !,e''s,S. =. ", h.E':", &. =. Has
49, l.. 4. Griffin, y -. Engars. !, y:
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a.: i'':''. ';:!.' la:nvs 3. Crt':ran-
-: !rr d.: :"r..;&.: :. 80; ::
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,ci tie Extcctiv. Co:am;,:cn, w.;t:
"1S accepted, aIa NJ. !. 4. AjlSst
49, =; - - II tie vacancy.
r '*'i5T "'+ ':%3 from Dre,i,:c;.
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i."t:!i-:::,'t. E-lI'T:.ri OF >a:.ra.
49, u " -: !.,:-.tt.; 10 ::.r i, :.
'"I: j"::"s 81" ta"u!;r- e.. ;.:c i.u--
:'c>!.:i: n:' 81: ,:>>::, q. :. i.."y.,,ua,,
IA, - ~: :,.' "..;c.. ,.::""ed y, Mr.
H. ii. H"Ti.a"s p!;tc. Oh I.nngt':;nc.
on t'ic % n!:.. from tha' a.: .:Ei,i.!:. dis
rharGe "i Il &an in H.. hands or a..
0:hsr freedman Johnson Evans
!TEcy i:": both been engaged with :
number Of other il pa;:m:c filler
a'n whc' about to rnt'rn home, Ivan:
'y;S "4Ac:,;"h !y smother, to brin.
MS %''n whici, he had forgotten ar,
IL craving it through tie bushes az
c.':>:!".;,' ':'."i."rGt.! il: a"L ,icrcsiir.
Ia >"!:tv:.ts into ;ia i.r:.t III thc &c
c":s;'t v -. was standing some tv;~iy;
r;:rcs u:;i:..:t. Tie JNry ui i.!quc..;
FOUND IL verdict in u"corGancc will
the ahovo stated facts.
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nea- Religious services are being
held during the present week in the
Methodist Church Of this place, under
the charge Of the pastor, the Rev. NJ.
Brown. Much interest is being man
ifcstcd.
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BE- See advertisement of Alcxan-
der Smyihe: wholesale and retail deal
er, i'll boots, shoes and hats, Columbia,
;. {. His stock is complete in all its
departments, and il one OF the largest
an'! best selected in Inc market. Store
under the Columbia Hotel.
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Sa- See advertisement of Fl. S.
Cason, Sheriff, for William HiI], JUDGE
OF Prnhates Of too sales Of valuabie
lands Of estates OF ElizahAth A. Du.
Bose, decd ; p. g. J. Willard, P. G.
AeCss!an; 5osiah Ash!eyj W. W.
Eli, W.. p. Sulliyaa.
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go. There was Iar-- aitendarcc o
our fellow ei,izens =, the Village. on Mon
;,dy Lass. Two iinell tracts Of .lard sofl
1hgJ Jhe Sber,f, formad tho, ssgrrgaIe Q;
'sesaisa. On mex; Sale Day, il will Be
s~sn by ;c'orenra to our sipft.;sng cr''
'mn, Grsa: Tea! q wrp,iiy Viii h'
,v!...
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EG5~ DR.. 7. Branch annouunos IN III,

K'1I Ut. l. ITKITVi1 UilDOUIlCCS TO THO
p"'i'y- s'o.ders, al the Piedmont Insu-
ia;.c" tHEila y, t::,;t no is directed TO
c"Ic:i Ri poi"iv.; a.:l rcI.ewai receipts.
Which are pas Que thirty days. 70
prevent forfeiture OF their policies
h"i;'ora should promptly attend 10 the
matter. Sec advertisement.
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Thus the St. IOnis III;

ThGs the St. Lonis 7Tmrs "A Spa.
nish prover5 says the climate Of Mad.
rid is three months Of Winter and
nine months Of hill. Somebody un-
kindly thinks ijicii!es has gone to the
rl@ht place, after :l!." Somebody may
think so, but the general impression
is that the right place for Sickles is
whcro they have hell all the year
round.
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Ds5" We direct attention to the nd
vertisement Of james II. Wi,.eman,
Esq, announcing the salo at Abbc-
vile G. H., on Raleday next, Of five
valuable tracts Of land, Of tho estate
OF Sarah Widcman. deceased. Pur-
chnscrs VIII find it to their interest to
attend.
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EsSe Mr.. r. G.. SLivcr oro of ~ -.

Ea0~ Mr.. r. c. Sl.iver, ono Of III;
alGst cn;orp:isil's and popular Of lha
Co!nmbia merchants, advcrt;scs his
Stock i'll another column. 1t is pro.
bably the largest and most select in
the city, and in the various depart.
nients Of Shawls and Cloaks, Dress
Goods, Notions, Carpets, &c., will
compare with any stock in the South.
"A wholesale department presents a
special feature. Our friends visit
ing the city, will find it to their
interest to call atShiver's, where they
may be assured of getting tho best
OF style and quality at low prices.
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rtJ- Soc advertise enent orthe Conn.
= Coz n:s::cr 'rs ~ishiag proposals
T." Il b: ;:7..>;a2Gent OF tie Icor
Htass Of tho Coanty.
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tnllay'Schcol Celebration at ch;i. J,
Cl-ych.

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% IN. ",~.l, ~ - h;'dn'':s o!
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a. - L. 9"c'er' "" ""e indebted io:
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".t m early hour a large audience
''o'neeTiAt' 1T least ono thousand per,
So':S' ":>''n"ied at Si:'!cA G 2"ch:
IA. was SOC \ filled I" ovcTho" n"
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OUR CHARLESTON CoNTEMpoRAn-
IEs.-The Charleston Nt,os has DOM.
cd new drcss--a completv outfit of
elegant new typc-and ia otherwise
improved. The Courier has also been
mnch enlarged and improved. We
congratulate our esteemed contempo-
rarles as these evidences Of prosper.
ity.
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Nj 7 | TT.

& WILLs"' at my prcsen. residence on
ed inst for cash he personal property Of
ihc !a'c JOHN 4. Mcdonald, deed con,s.
ing "f Il BOOK CASE. BOOKS. "
w ATLH 4ti SOMA other articles. Sale
beginning at O'clock. \. NJ.
THO5. THOMSON.
Executor.
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A negro woman in the employ.of
Maj. Hutto, near Blackville, was
caught in the wheel of II cotton gin
few days ago and instantly killed..
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Turner, Conservative, has been
elected Speaker Of tho Virginia House
of Representatives by vote Of 81 to
al.
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Es3~ See advertisement ofths ea.a
Or personal rrnnnrty ofIn!.n A. IL G.
D"naIu, deceased, Dy Taos. Thomson,
Ex:eator.
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Mr See notice sof valuable town
lots for sale hy Bennett Reynolds, sr.
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Ea3- See card OF J. Bailey, Magis
trate, Greenwood, S. G.
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NOTICE.

VEEILL be sold on Friday the 22d inst
w, at my present residence for cash
some pertonal properly Of the Estate OF
the late Mrs. Mary A. Mcdonald, chiefly
household and kitchen furniture.
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Thos. Thomson,

cXCCUIOr.
Oct. 8, 1852, 24-2s
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Oct. 8, 1859, 24-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-30
For the Spectator
School Exhibition at White Hall.

For the spectator.
School Exhibition at White Hall
Mr.. MAUZY =
The citizens of the Long Glade
were favored with pleasant and interesting
entertainment on the 10Th inst, by an exami-
nation and exhibition Of Lieut.. Obenchain's
School, at White Hall. The examination took
place during the forenoon of that day. 1t was
thorough, and plainly indicated the exceency
Of the teacher, and the aptness OF the pupils
The patrons of the School were more than sat
sfed-they were delighted The exhibition
commenced at 7 o'clock P. NJ It was opened
with prayer and a brief address by the Rev. j.
Pinkerton.
To attempt to give an idea of the manner in
which the young folks acquitted themselves
would be idle. No words would enable any
one to appreciate it fully, who had not wit
messed it. The incest taste was shown in the
selection of the pieces. Nothing offensive to
the most refined ear or eye, was said or DONE
At the same time, however, some ofthe scenes
were so humorous and comical as to cause the
most hearty laughter. If Melancholy had been
there think her grim face would have had to
relax into smile. To speak of any one par
ticularly, where all did so well, would not be
right.
The names Of the young ladies who took
part and performed so eXcellently, are Alice
and Hennie Wines Mary Michael, Nettie
Michael, Sallie Michael and Fanny Picker.
Among the young gentlemen, | can recall
the names of Wines, Michael, Lofand, Oben-
chain, IRVINE, Shreckhise, &c. Two little
boys, or s years of age, who appeared first
on the stage, after the concert reading by the
whole School, called forth the applause of the
audience One was Willie Wines, who dcliv-
! cred salutatory-the other Walter Byers,
who delivered an Introductory. They mani
tested the manlness and sefpossession of men
accustomed to public speaking. The whole af-
fair was a complete success.
The community deserve praise for the inter
est they manifested by their assistance, in fit
| ting up the house in which the exhibition was
held. Mr. Obenchain was assisted during the
was filled to overlooking, and of the large au-
dience, there was not one who did not enjoy
himself
Mr. Obenchain deserves the highest praise,
and warmest thanks of the patrons of the
School, and indeed of the whole community,
for his industry and fidelity as teacher By
his self.denying efforts there, he has certainly
conferred great benefit upon the neighbor-
hood. He has elevated both the intellectual
and social condition of it. If such teachers
could be obtained in all the Schools in our
country, the salutary effect would soon be visi-
bic. But when men are employed to teach our
common Schools. whose sole object is to put az
the time, not to improve their pupis-such
teaching is an injury-a curse. The supporters
of the school at White Hall ought to spare no
reasonable expense or effort to retain Mr.
Obenchain as their teacher-a man of fine lit
erary attainments and Of polished, gentleman
| " manners. y.
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GOOD SCHOOL BOOKS.

We are indebted to the Publishers, E. 81. But
Ter & Co., Philadelphia for copies of the follow
ing books, Of which VIM. Bingham, A. NJ, Su-
perintendent of the Bingham School, Mebane-
vile, North Carolina, is the author.
"a Grammar Of the English Language, for
the use of Schools and Academies, with copious
parsing exercises" "a Grammar of the Latin
Language, for the use of schools with exercises
and vocabularies Caesars Commentaries of the
Gallo War, with a vocabulary and notes.
We are indebted to the same publishers fol
1.-THE Scholar Companion containing exercises
in the photography, derivation, and classification
of English words, with an introduction and CO.
pious index by Rufus W. Bailey"
These are most excellent school books, with
uniform binding and neat Typography.
They deserve to be adopted by the schools in
this section. Teachers wishing to get them fol
their scholars can do so by sending orders tc
Hunter & NoWlin, booksellers and stationers in
this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-30
Remarkable Success of the National Life Insur
ance Co.

The National Life Insurance Company of the
United States of America chartered in July,
1868. In the first seven months of its existence
g. $50 policies were issued representing insurance
to the amount of $40 605, $50, and calling for an
annual premium of about 100000 This is an
astonishing success, and gives emphatic endorse
ment to the peculiar advantages offered by this
Company, as well as To the confidence felt in
those who are prominent in the management of
the new enterprise The leading principle of the
Company is to avoid all complications of notes or
dividends, but, in effect, to pay dividends in ad-
vance by its reduced cash rates for certain def
mite amount insurance. Thus, the amount of in
surance effected to March LIST, as noted above,
would cost 5000, 900 annual premium in COM
pany upon the mutual plan, whose future div
idends to policy holders are dependent upon pro-
spective and necessarily uncertain prosperity
The National Life has therefore made in effect a
dividend of $500 600 in its first seven months, the
largest ever made by any insurance company in
the world in that length of time
It is evident that the policy of the NATIONAL
is regarded with distinguished favor by investors,
and there is good reason for predicting for it a
business career surpassed by that of no other
Company. Attention is called to the advertise
ment in another column, of the agent for this vi
entity. 1t
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Tobacco A2ltJdOte.

DESON'S Sovereign Tobacco Anti
IL DOTE warranted to remove all desire for
Tobacco in any form. Restores sufferers from its
injurious effects to robust health OF great ben
eft to Dyspeptics. 1t is purely vegetabl and
injurious. Prepared only by JOHN W. RISON
Apothecary, Richmond, Va. Price, SO cents.
Testimonials
Certificate of DR.. John Dove, who is well
known throughout the United States
RICHMOND VA, Nov Goth, 1868.
Dear Sir The Tobacco Antidote'' prepared
by you, according to the receipt you have sub
mitted to me, and the ingredients ofwhich have
examined is purely vegetable entirely harmless,
and contains nothing in the least injurious. 1t is
not disagreeable to the taste, and as a home arti
Gle hope you will meet with ready sale for it
and believe that if the directions are followed,
it will do all you claim for for, i. o17r
FROM PRIEST PIEDMONT LIFE ms Co.,
RICHMOND, January 9Th, 1869.
JOHN W. RISON, ESQ.
Dear Sir: Knowing many who are slaves to
the use of Tobacco would like to quit it, would
recommend your "Antidote" as sure remedy.
[ certify to its efficacy, because, after having used
Tobacco for fifteen years, [ was enabled to quit
it without Inconvenience, after using your An
tidote," and have now no desire or taste for To-
bacco. w. G. DARLINGTON.
LIBERTY MILLS, ORANGE Co., Feb. 9th, 1862
JOHN w. RISON, ESQ.
Dear Sir: [ have given your 'Antidote' fair
trial, with the most gratifying result | have
used no Tobacco since taking the ''Antdote,"
now nearly month, and feel no desire to either
chew smoke, though I had formerly done both
to great excess. For those who really wish to
stop the use of Tobacco it is the thing.
Yours truly, ED. R. BRIGGS.
certify that have been using Risons ITO
bacco Antidote' for two weeks, and find that the
preparation will certainly overcome the desire
for chewing Tobacco. [ therefore cheerfully rec
ommend all who earnestly desire to abandon this
filthy and Notwithstanding practice, to use the
"Antidote,' and they will find it comparatively
easy matter to overcome the habit.
j. A. MAYES, M. D.
FROM SUPERINTENDENT ORPHANS HOME,
TUsKEGEE ALABAMA Jan. 2lst 1869.
JOHN w. RISON, ESQ.,. Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir: have used one box of your 10
bacco Antidote," and for the sake of experiment
I made the attempt to chew piece of Tobacco,
and found it rather loathsome than pleasant.
Very respectfully, A. r. HOLDERBY.
FOR SALE BY
YOUNG s. KINNEY,
Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Varnishes,
&C., at DR.. Young's old stand Staunton, Va.
mar23-amS10l
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Deaths.


Suddenly. in Covington, on the night of the
18th inst, Mr.. EDWARD B. DULL, in the 37th
year of his age.
Near Staunton, on the oath inst, LUCY ELLEN,
infant daughter of Thomas and Sarah j. Law
renee, aged II days.
''Of such is the kingdom Of Heaven" D.
In Staunton, March 18th, 1869, Miss ALMIRA,
daughter of Rev. j. G. Wheat.
Bearing the stamp Of serenity upon her brow,
her generous heart and gentle influence, being
ever ready to relieve the oppressed, and comfort
the afflicted, causes the announcement of this
sad event to lzeenly cut its way to every heart
that knew her; deathIinexorable deathLhas
we feel an aching void the world can never fill,
it is comforting. to know this lovely jewel, too
pure for earth, has been placed in richer ''cas-
ket" by Him who saw best to take her to Him
self, where she now sweetly rests.
s'Rest, spirit free;
In the green pasture of the heavenly shore,
Where sin and sorrow can approach no more;
With all the flock by the good Shepherd fed,
Beside the stream Of life eternal led,
Forever with thy God and Savior blest
Rest, Allie; sN eetly rest.''
r c. G.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-30
Negro Policemen in Richmond.

The Richmond papers publish letter from
Mayor Cahoon, asking instructions as to the
appointment of negroes on the police force
General Stoneman refers the matter back, but
says in conclusion:
''As to the propriety Of appointing. negroes
on the police force Of the city of Richmond,
you, as its chief magistrate, ought to be the
best able tojudge, but the consideration natural
ly suggests itself to every mind that if a race is
capable Of furnishing proper and competent
persons to ELL the high and responsible position
of chief magistrate of the State it certainly is
capable of furnishing men competent to fill the
humble positions Of city employees; and be
approves of the apployment Of negroes in al
positions of public or private character to which
they are eligible and for which they are COM
petent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-30

The Lynchburg Nrginian, in speaking of
the party of Respectable Republicans the
Walker-Lewis-Taylo party-says:
eve want to hear further from them before
we can define our position. We repeat the
caution to our conservative friends, who, like
ourselves belong to no party to wait and see
some further foreshadowing Of the result Ct
this schism in the Republican party Let us
not barter the little which remains of our birth
right for mess Of pottage"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-30

VELocIPEDE IN STAUNToN.-On Saturday last,
in this place, witnessed the feat of riding
successfully velocipede along the streets. The
equestrian was Mr.. I. Benedict A school girl,
who had read play or two of the great drama
fist, remarked to her teacher: ''Shakspeare's
Benedict might be made to marry, but he never
could have been made to ride velocipede"-
The teacher, profoundly wise in clerical lore, re-
piled: THAT is a Benedictine feat which would
have made the disciples of st. Benedict doff their
black gowns and cowls." A witty little girl
looked archly at her teacher, and with a twinkle
in her bright eyes, said: 1T is girls privilege,
you know, to decliaae-6enedictus beaedicta, ben
edacturm." AT that moment ragged little boy,
who had heard his mother read Cowper's account
of John Gilpin's ride, sung out:
when he next doth take ride
May | be there to see"