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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06
Value of Accuracy.

1t is the result of every days experience that
steady attention to matters of detail lies at the
root Of human progress. and that diligence
above all, is the mother of good luck. Accu
racy, also. is of much importance, and an III
variable mark of good training in man-ac-
curacy in obser, alton. accuracy in speech, ac-
curacy in the TRANSACTION of affairs. What is
done in business must be well done, for it ls
better to accomplish perfectly a small amount
Of work than to half do ten times as much,
Yet, 10 business affairs it is the manner In
which even small matters are transacted that
often decides men for or against you. With
virtue, capacity aud good conduct in other re-
spects, the person who is habitualy inaccurate
cannot be trusted; his work has to be gone
over again and he thus causes endless annoy
ance, vexation and trouble.
''SPALDINGs GLUE" mends Furniture, Toys,
Crockery, and all ornamental work.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

Several months ago, the town of Kottewitz,
in North Germany, was greatly agitated over
the sudden disappearance of the Mayor or Bur-
gomaster, named Louis Defble, and with him
fifteen thousand dollars in Prussian bank notes,
belonging to the Corporation fund. 1t now APP
pears that he made his escape to this country
He was, on Saturday week, arrested in Balt-
more, committed to Jail, and SO, 600 of the mo-
ney recovered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

We learn from the Greenbrier Independent
that one day last week, a young man, j. l.
Crane, son Of W. H. H. Crane, who lives in
himself 10 the thigh and arm whilst deer hunt
ing. The gun was loaded with buckshot. In
endeavoring to change the position of the gun
whilst standing on log, the hammer struck
the log, and the gun was discharged,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

At the Court of Quarter Sessions, of Pitts
burg, on Nov. 9Th, homeopathic physician,
DR.. Thos Hewitt, was convicted Oh an indict-
ment charging him with procuring an abortion,
was required to pay costs Of prosecution, fine
of cents, and undergo an Imprisonment in
the pententiary for three years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

In long article specializing upon the fu-
ture prospects of political parties. the New
York Herald announces the conclusion that,
while the prospects for 1872 are decidedly in
favor of Gen. Grant, the prospect for 1876 is
clearly in favor of the Democratic party and
its candidate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06
Kings Mountain Relics.

The Editor of the Abingdon Nuginian has
in his possession razor which was shaved with
for the last time by five persons on the morn
ing of the battle of Kings Mountain in 1881,
four of whom were killed.
The widow of Mr.. Eldridge SEWER of Kings
ton, Tennessee, has field glass captured on
the same field at the same time
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

How MANY DocToRs. According to the re-
ports of the present census, as far as CONSOLE
dated, the whole number of physicians in the
United States, including all ages, sexes, colors
and schools, is $4,000 The number of homeo-
pathists, according to the record of Homeo-
pathic Literature for 1870, is 362.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

;. The New York Times says of North Caro-
una: Facts supplied by the Federal reports
bureau of Education) fasten upon that
State the disgrace of doing less and expepd-
ing less for the education of its children than
any other The Times should have added
that Tor i've years North Carolina has been nm.
der the control of pet-baggers and negroes
Who' In their greed for plumber, forgot their
duties to the great cause of popular edncat;on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

Senator Sawyer Radical, of South Carolina,
has sent to each Senator and Representative in
Congress pamphlet, in which he assais the
Board of State Canvassers for awarding the
certificate of election to seat in U. S. House
of Representative to r. G. De Large (colored. J
Mr.. Sawyer contends that the decision of the
Board was entirely unfair, and that Mr.. G. G.
Bowen (white) was entitled to the seat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

The friends of Reform in the Revenue and
Civil service of the government and an amei-
Grafton of the present tariff, think that the
prospects for the attainment Of their object are
growing more favorable. Let them Join the
Democrats and Conservatives in ehecting Re-
form in these and many other matters Re-
form is wanted; and it can only be effected by
the defeat of Radicalism.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

ANOTHER ELECTION Gov. Walker has ia
sued proclamation ordering an election to be
held in the city of Richmond and county of
Henrico, on Friday. the 9th Of December, to
gil the vacancy in the General Assembly, occa-
stoned by the resignation of the Hon. A. M.
Kelley, recently elected Mayor of Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

Col Owens, Grand Master of Masons in Vir-
ginia by recommendation of the Committee on
Finance and Investment, has ordered that the
Grand Lodge hold its next annual session in
St. Adams Hall in Richmond, on the second
Monday in December.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

The important case of the State of Virginia
VS.. West Virginia, involving the legality of the
separation of West Virginia from the State of
Virginia. is to be argued this week in the Uni
ted States Supreme Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

A dispatch from New Orleans says that the
whites arrested at Donaldsonville. La, charged
with the murder of Loves and Chonberg, were
discharged, and the principal witnesses (coIor-
ed) arrested for perjury, and R K Smith, par
ish judge elect, for subornation of perjury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

The Radical organ in Washington, ''desires
that The air of Dixie-''the rebel air, BE
hereafter omitted by the orchestras at the thea
tres in the metropolis. F." sit offends the ears of
the truly loil, many of whom, says the Alex
andria Gazette, were violent secessionists before
the war, and if the Confederates had been sue
cessful, would have gone in for Confederate
offices
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

The average salaries paid in the New York
public schools are as follows: Male teachers in
male grammar schools, $l,4OO; female teach
ers in male grammar schools, 1925; female
teachers in female grammar schools, $3.50, and
female teachers in primary schools, $500
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06
When we consider, says the Richmond Z

When we consider, says the Richmond En-
quirer, the criminal indictment drawn against
Gen. Grant by the Chicago Tribune and Gin
cinnati Commercial, both Radical journals, the
artiUles uf impeachment on which President
Johnston was tried sound rather eulogistic. The
allegations against President johnson only
touched his political character. Those pointed
at General Grant begrim his personal charac-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

ISAAC HUNTER CONVICTED. Asylum
established near Richmond for the benefit OF
the colored insane of the State, is called the
Central Lunatic Asylum. On Tuesday last,
lsaas 81. Hunter, colored member OF the
Board, was tried and convicted by the Board
Of the guilt of end eavoring to levy black mall
upon certain off .cers of the Institution. The
Richmond Wing says that. Messrs. Thomas
Campbell, o. Staunton, and Rev. James Iyler
OF Hallfa,4 colored directors, seemed to feel
more Re emily even than their white colleagues
the I'M ,ury done their race by the conduct Oh
the .ccused. One of them alluded to the fact
thu st these appointments were the first positions
# responsibility and honor conferred upon col.
ored men in Virginia by the Governor, and
they deplored the fact that one of his Excel
lency's appointees should have thus betrayed
the confidence reposed in them.
The Board, to avoid further annoyance, per-
mitted Hunter to resign, and he thereupor
despatched his resignation to the Secretary Of
| he Commonwealth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

HYDRoPHoBIA Mr.. England, toll gate
keeper on the Leesburg (Loudoun) turnpike.
was bitten by mad dog last Spring, aud died
on Monday week in raviug condition from its
effects. Three of Mr.. England's children
were bitten by the same dog, at the time with
Mr.. b., and their friends are much alarmed
concerning them, although no signs of the hor-
rid disease have as yet been deyeoped "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

Gen Logan, of Illinois, once secessionist,
but now leader of the Radicals, states that
be is not concerned in organizing third party,
and that be will continue to be Radical.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06
G,OMMISsIONER'S NOTiCE.-To the

" creditors of the estate of William Perkins.
deceased and all Others concerned You are
hereby notified that, at the request of David
Zimmerman and wife, legatees OF said William
Perkins, and in pursuance of an Order of Rel
erence, entered at the November term 1870, of
the Circuit Court of Augusta, in the suit of Zim-
norman VS.. McChesney ct ais, I have appointed
the 3ist day OF January next, at my office In
mands against said decedent or his estate, at
which time and place you are requi ed to attend
And at such time and place will state and set
Tie a further account of the transactions of w
5. McChesney as executor of said decedent, and
OF the assets in his hands for distribution
Given under my hand, as Commissioner in
Chancery of said Court, this LIST day of Decem-
Der, 1870. THOMAS ID. RANSOM
dec6-4W Cnmm,Ssonar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

The comptroller of the currency has authc:-
lied the establishment of the Citizens Nation
al Bank of Charlottesville, Va with capital
of 500 600.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

SCHOOL Books FOR OUR CHILDREN.-It is
a fact. apparent on the most superficial exami-
nation, that many Of the school books prepared
at the North are unfair and prejudiced in their
treatment of the people and institutions of the
South. A spirit of antagonism and detraction
pervades them generally, which is more or less
unfavorable to everything distinctively South
ern 10 sentiment or character. Our peculiari-
ties, as people, are subjected to unfriendly
criticism, and much that is praisworthy and ex-
cellent 10 the character and perfoI finances of
our public men, in our civil and domestic insti-
tutions, literature, laws, social customs, &C., is
ignored, or misrepresented, or deprecated =
10 some extent this is intentional, while in
other cases it is due to ignorance, Indifference,
and the Northern training of the authors of
the books. Never having lived in the South,
they have no personal knowledge of the South
ern people or Southern institutions
We recommend the admirable university
Series Of textbooks, prepared by several of
our most eminent and beloved Southern In
structors, and published by the University
Publishing Company" Of New York and Bal
tmore Here are presented to US at least Sc
rles OF books which are non-part isan and un-
sectional. No strife, no i-will can be found in
their pages; and no word of detraction of any
part OF our country, or its people, is permitted.
The facts of history are impartially stated, the
latest discoveries of science are taught, and all
the most approved methods of instruction are
employed. While prepared specially for use in
the South, they are gotten up in no factious
spirit, and will yet be used by fair-minded
teachers in the North as we'll.
When we add that the books are written bv
such men as Commodore NJ. F. Maury. whose
fame has crossed every sea; and Professors
Chas ). Venable, and Geo. F. Holmes, and
ochele DE We're, and Basil L. Gildersleeve of
the University of Virginia, and the brothers
LIE Conte and Sachtleben of the University of
South Carolina, and others of equal eminence
as instructors, who themselves graduated with
highest honors in the University of Germany,
ana nave no superiors in their several depart
ments OF study-and that in these volumes
Southern teachers will find the very best in
structlon, both in matter and manner. and
oouthern parents need have no fear of finding
any surreptitous, or more open, misrepresen-
tatlon' or abuse, We believe we have said all
tnat Is necessary In favor of series of books
which appeals to the Southern people for SIM
port.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

On Tuesday night of last week, bold but
futile attempt was made to rob the National
Bank in Fredericksburg. 1t is not an easy
matter to open Bank vault, as these robbers
discovered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

Gen. Butler has remarked that the Radical
party is divided by the backbone of the Ale
ghanies." He recognizes that Western ideas
must find expression in the policy of the Gov
eminent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

According to the statement in relation to the
public debt just issued from the Treasury De-
partment, the decrease of the debt during No
vember was $7475, $50 The total decrease
since March LIST, Is over 500, 1000 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

At the White Sulphur Springs in Green
brier on Thursday night last, Henry Harris
(colored) was shot and killed by Bill Ross, col
ored
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

A convention of railroad presidents, repre-
senting largely the interests of railroads in Al
ALBANIA, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia, viii
meet in Lynchburg on the first of December
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

~ OADLE REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of
decree by the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, rendered at the November term, 1870, in the
cause of Mamie Cline's Guardian vs. Cline's in
FAINT, &c" | will proceed on Wednesday, the
18th day Of December. 1870 at Ii O clock, A. M.
to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, on
the premises, the valuable SITE of the Rock
land Mills property-the mill building having
been burned. This property is one of the most
valuable water-powers in the county II is To-
Gated on North River, in Augusta county, and
Is In very. productive neighborhood Belong
Ing to the site are ~ acres of land on which are
three small dwelling houses and store house
1t is confidently offered as frst-class site tor
any manufacturing purpose
TERMS SO much money in hand as will pay
the costs OF suit and sale. and u credit for the
residue of one, two and three years from the day
OF sale, with Interest from the sale-l purcha-
ser to give bonds with personal security, and the
title retained ultimate security e
JOHN w. CLINE,
dec6-tds Commissioners
Rockingham Register copy St and send bill to
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

The Radical organs are again very busy in
manufacturing ''outrages' in the South. This
is to afford an excuse for Congress to ''legis-
late" and the President to TACT"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

The dwelling of Mr.. Jos. c. Bell, living near
Goshen, Rockbridge county, with it's contents,
was destroyed by fire on the morning of the
18th ult. The house had been recently built
and newly furnished Loss about 81 800.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

The question: Is Bazaine a traitor ?" is
mooted in all the European papers, and he hes
friends and defenders even in France. 1t is
thought by many that great injustice has been
done him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

The latest thing in funeral professions in the
West, is wagon TO precede the hearse, bear
ing bell, which is tolled en- route to the
grave.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06
NOMMiSSIONER'S SALE of LAND


In pursuance Of decree of the Circuit Court
of Highland county, rendered at its October spe-
cial term, 1870 in the suit of Williams ct al VS..
Jared NJ. Carpenter, the undersigned com mis-
soner thereby appointed for the purpose, will,
on the 2lsT DAY OF JANUARY, 1871, on or
near the premises, offer for sale at public auc-
ton, the lands belonging to the said Carpenter,
lying in the Big Valley in said county of High
land, and consisting of TWO HUNDRED AND
TWENTY-FIVE acres in the aggregate. These
lands are excellent for GRAZING purposes. They
will be sold subject to the dover Of the widow
Carpenter in thereof, in gross or in parcels,
and upon the following
ERMs:-Costs of suit and sale. cash and the
residue in three equal annual payments from the
day of sale; the purchaser to give bond with
good security for tbs deferred payments, and the
title to be retained until the future order of the
Court c. PINCKNEY JONES
dec6-4w Comm;ssionar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

1t is said that the steam engine invented BY
MIR. Il. w. Thompson, of Edipburg, for use on
common roads, is likely to prove successful
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

On tuesday night of last week the Express
Ot1ce at Culpeper c. H., was robbed of from
$3.50 to $780,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

The sense Of the people of Washington on
the proposition for county subscription of
5000, 900 to the Norfolk & Great Western Rail
road was taken on Friday last, and was de-
feated by vote of 995 to 23S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06
Stanntol1 Spettatnr
tuesday. December e 1eY0
The Legisiat-are

m Inc Leglsiat.are
1ue second session o.. the present Lepisla-
ture OF Virginia, t,egins on Wednesday Ito.
III .ne ~. Il of December The session
70 al ~ portant one, as the State is to be
IT ed for Congressional representation /;
-: :. Senator is to be elected, and number
" important measures adopted in conformity
with the provisions of the constitution. The
approaching session can only last ninety days,
both branches il
unless by concurrent vote o, 80
i extended for thirty days longer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

The Boston papers of all parties after
Gen. Butler with sharp stick for his recent
warlke speech in that city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

Real and Imitation Lace Handkerchiefs and
Collars, Jet Jewelry, Perfumery, Photograph
Albums, Sash Ribbon, Ladies and Children S
Hats Furs, ohawls, Cloaks and great variety
of articles that will cheer your hearts even to see
Therefore, remember the place and call early
and oiten Goods warranted as represented or
money refunded. d.c6-4t
GALE OF TOWN LOFTY decree of
> Circuit Court OF Augusta county, entered
July 10Th, 1870, in case of Effinger VS.. Shumate
and LYNN, &c. l will sell in front of the Court
house In Staunton. on WEDNESDAY,, THE
18th OF DECEMBER, 1870, at public auction,
the lot OF land formerly sold by VIM. j. Shu.
male to Christopher b. Tynin and known as ..lot
No "a, of plat or survey by Jed. Hotchkiss, re
corded in the Clerks office of Augusta county,
Book "a, Page 239. on December 10Th, 1863
Terms-Cash to pay costs of suit and sale res
idue on bond and personal security with title re-
tanned till last payment, in two equal install
ments at six and twelve months, respectively,
from date of sale.
PnTTVAD (,IJD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY-SoHooL CoNvEN-
TIoN.-The Sunday-School Convention, com
posed of delegates from the churches of East
Hanover Presbytery, met in the First Presby-
terrain Church 10 Richmond, on Tuesday night,
the 29th ult. The attendance was large. and
there were also present many friends Of the
cause, who were not regular delegates.
The opening sermon was preached by Rev.
VIM. E. Baker, Pastor of the Presbyterian
Church of this place. It was an entertaining
and instructive discourse, from Romans xiv
For man liveth not to himself alone" At
ter the sermon, the Convention was organized
by the election of Rev. Chas. Fl. Read, D. D..
of Richmond, as President, and Rev. Fl. T.
Darnell, of Amelia Court House, and Elder
W. p Buell.. of Manchester, as Secretaries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06
Foreign News.

The following summary OF Foreign NEWS
H. Rolt;more Gazette of Saturday las t.
1t says. ~.
Enough in the highest degree important yet
leave it difficult to arrive at any sausf actory
conclusion as to the results OF the late terrible
conflicts in the region of the Loire and4 before
por;s The sorties are reported to have begun
IN Tnesdav in great force under Trochu, Du-
crot and Vinoy, the line of battle being many
n,;les in extent. General Ducrot drove the
prussians from all the positions attacked in the
d;rect;on of Brie sur Marine, inficting enor-
mons losses, and obtaining possession OF the
Fonta,nbleau road, and, according to an an
.o,noement of Gambetta, at last accounts re-
,,o;ned outside the position captured. great
number OF prisoners were captured by the
French.
A late despatch from Tours reports that Gen
eral Viuoy, with the First Corps, succeeded 10
nass;ng through the German lines, on the
South and effected junction with part OF
the army of the Loire, advancing from the
Southwest. Another telegram reports that
General Ducrot had forced his way eastward
with hundred and fifty thousand men, and
had united with General Paladines; it adds
that stbe siege of Paris is in effect raised. =
Another special announces that Irochu and
Ducrot had routed the Prussians, and that the
latter was encamped fifteen miles from Paris.
King William, in despatch to the Queen,
of the 3Oth, says that sortie on the South OF
Paris was repulsed by his Sixth Corps, who
took one hundred prisoners. and that the
French left several hundred aasa and wounded
on the field Also, that sorties were hieeae Cd
the positions of his troops to the South and
Southeast of the city which were lost, but were
afterwards retaken by the Prussians. That at
the same time sorties were made on the North
and West and at ST. Dennis, in all OF which
the French were repulsed and driven back be-
hind their works.
The London Times has despatch from
Tours, of the lst announcing that junction
had been effected by the Army of the Loire
with Trochu's forces from Paris, and that the
army of Prince Frederick Charles we're retiring
before the united armies of France. Trochu
is said to have with him hundred and fifty
thousand men and three hundred cannon.
Berlin dispatches, according to information
received from Prussian officers, state that the
great sortie of the French on Thursday was re-
pulsed, though the French organ published
there-Berlin-cla claims that the engagement be-
fore Paris ended in brilliant victory for the
French arms The Times calls the change
of position by the Germans policy" and
thinks that indicates new movements, which
will produce great results.
The convention which provides for the union
of Bavaria with the North German Confeder
alton, has been duly ratified by the Federal
Council. The treaty will be acted on by the
Bavarian Diet, which meets on the 10th in
slant"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-06

Gel. ". D. Washington, Professor of Fine
Arts in the Va. Military Institute, died on
Thursday night last. The Richmond Why
says that he was an artistic genius, and, in ad-
dition, gentleman of fine culture, extensive
requirements and refined taste. Genial, gentle
and polished, he was delightful companion
and warm friend He was cut down in the
prime of life, when his full powers were just
developing, aud the honors of his noble pro-
fession were ripening to his hand.