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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04
A Free Countrv.

Last Thursday the Hastings Court of Peters
burg declared the Office Of the clerk of that court
vacant. the military appointee being unable to
renew his official bond. The deposed clerk ap-
pealed to General Candy, who forthwith decid-
ed that the court had no right to vacate the
office, notwithstanding that his pet was totally
to give bond for the faithful performance of his
duties.
We in Virginia have become accustomed to
such small outrages as these, and no longer
deem them Of sufficient Importance to call for
indignant protests and fierce denunciations of
their author. But let US ask in good faith. and
without any exhibition of as ion, whether
Hungary, or Ireland, or Poland or any other
country, ever felt the oppressor's hand in an
act more humiliating than this?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

New PARTIES IN VIRGINIA. - The Washag
ton correspondent of the Alexandria Goxette
says:
The idea of the formation Of new parties in
Virginia at this time is only entertained by a
few asprants whose ambition may meet with a
rebuke, sDch as they do not expect. The pro
minent men Of the State here ignore the pro
position and very properly hold that this is not
the time for political movements, when the
material interests of the State are to be cared
for, and the Welfare of the people looked after.
Time enough for the formation of parties xhen
things are settled, and issues arise upon winch
her people can divide. A present unity and
harmony are essential, and he who would dis
turb either is no true friend of bis State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04
Shooting Affair

About / o clock on yesterday morning DIFF
fculty occurred in front Of the Lexington Hotel
between Mr. G. A White, ore Of the proprie-
tors, and Mr.. Jewell, the Express agent, which
resulted in the accidental wounding severely
in the Leg of bystander, Mr. Samuel Steele.
Jr., by pistol ball fired by Mr. White, and
severe cash across the head of Mr.. JEWELL by
payipg-stone thrown by Mr. w.
1t appears from the evidence before the
Mayor, that while Mr.. VIM. Pole, ir., and Mr..
White were in conversation in front of the Lex
ington Hotel, in which Mr.. P. says he was talk
ing very PLAINLY to Dolph," w. had a pistol
partly drawn, seen by some persons from the
opposite side of the street, but unseen by Pole.
Mr. Jewell between whom and Mr.. w. there
had been some difference, crossed to that side
and struck with his hand or fist, Mr. W. Mr.
W. drew his pistol -one witness says before
the striking-some say after, was prevent
ed for awhile by Mr.. Pole fromfring on Jewell
He. however, shot around p, missed Jewell,
and hit young Steele. Mr. P. wrenched the
weapon from Mr.. White and Mr.. w. went a
cross the street Mr. Jewell then gave up
knife, he had and followed across the street,
In the meantime Mr., w. had taken river
JAG" rock from the street and faced toward
Pole and Jewell He, however, went into
Pettigrew' with the stone. Jewell crossed to
Will S. After a few minutes White reappear-
ed on Pettigrew front step, some say; others
think he was on the pavement, and some one
calling JEWELS attention to him, j. with cane
advanced. and White threw the stone, striking
1, <loh .,A,o
White retreated into Pettigrew's and endeav-
ored to hold the door and P tried to lock it,
but Jewell and several others pressed the door
open and went in. Whether, while inside,
Jewell struck White or not, is uncertain. A
negro seized Jewell and dragged him out. The
parties were then arrested, and after a lengthy
hearing before Squire Henderson, with Gov.
Letcher acting as counsel for White, and Wm.
A. Anderson for JEWELL Jewell was bound over
to keep the peace in penalty of s75, and
White discharged.
Jewell is not only the coolest of fighters, but
must be, in the eyes of his Honor, dangerous;
shot at, pummeed with stone, and bound
over to keep the peace -Lectngton Gazette: of
29M.
A Lexington correspondent of the Richmond
Dispatch, speaking of this affair, says: %
According to this high legal authority, if one
gentleman insults another on the street, and he
resents it with blow, the insulter may then
shoot him with perfect impunity, and pound
him with paving stone but the one who was
insulted must pay costs. and be bound over 10
keep the peace for twelve months. The whole
community seems to sympathize with Mr..
Jewell, who was for some time clerk in the hotel
here, and won the public confidence by his
polite and gentlemanly bearing. And there is
general desire to know where the Mayor got
will be thoroughly ventilated before higher
court
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

The Toledo Blade, in referring to a PROPOSE
ton for general divorce law, declares its belief
that the tendency Of the times is toward calling
upon Congress for a uniform law upon that sub,
ject. Without being friendly to an undue in
crease Of the powers of the Federal Govern
ment, - it says we do not think the cause of
morality and social order demands change in
the direction We have indicated. . The plain
truth is that the spectacle of people journeying
from one State 10 another in the hope of get
ting rid of marital obligations by finding some
local statute lax enough to suit their needs, has
long been scandal and disgrace to the coun
try. More than that, under these conflicting
Jurisdictions and diverse statutes, children may
b. legitimate in one State who would be lllegti-
mate in another; cergymen are puzzled and
deceived in solemnizing second marriages; and
the rights of inheritance and the canons Of
morals are alike put in peril. We believe says
the New York Times, that tide OF public
pinion will soon set strongly toward ma ional
divorce enactment, and that it only reeks the
bold advocacy of such a procedure by the In
fuential Press to speedily bring it about .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

The Washington Chronicle speaking Of the
admission" of Virginia, says I'VE believe
that the best interests of the whole country, as
we'll as of Virginia, will be promoted by
speedy settlement of this vexed question
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

in the restoration of the rightful heir to the
crown We surely need not thus perpetuate
our own helplessness, when by different line
of conduct we may mount the wave of popular
favor and upon its crest ride into power.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

The President Unassigned the Act to promote
the Reconstruction of Georgia, and Governor
Bullock, of the State, has issued proclama-
ton converting the Legislature on the 10th OF
January, in accordance with the said act.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

The opponents Of the admission OF Virginia
bove not gained much Roadway during the re-
cess. Judge Underwood was in Washington
Wednesday, and says that while there is much
that, as radical, he cannot approve IN the
nresept reconstruction of Virginia he neverthe-
less fayors her admission as soon as Congress
reassembles. He does not see that the State is
70 he much benefited by any further delay
The times are so dull and wages SO low in Vlr-
gipia that the colored people are going South
ward. and he estimates that the State will lose
nearly twenty thousand of this class OF its pop
1otion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

George Mountjoy, convicted at Philadelphia
of perpetrating whiskey frauds, was sentenced
yesterday to two years Imprisonment and fiue
of $4,000. He was allowed few days in which
to sattla Nm his husiness
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

Mr. Harry Moss assumes editorial control OF
the Mississippi Democrat, at Yazoo, in the fol-
lowing salutatory: II have been employed
at considerable expense, by Mr.. McGinly to
edit this paper, and I mean to do my utmost
for him to get his money back on the invest
ment. have no favors to ask in advance OF
generous public,' for it has been my experience
that all the appreciation | ever got from any
.oonarons public' had to work for.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

There il movement on foot, to be develop
ed as soon as Texas is admitted into the Union'
To create two new State. There are two olliS
now before the House Reconstruction Commit
noe for that purpose. One of these proposes to
detach that portion Of Texas lying west ana
south of the Colorado river, and to call 1t the
State of Lincoln, and another provides tor the
States of Houston, Lincoln, and Texas to be
carved out of the boundaries of the present
States Baltimore Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04
Cabin et-2ltUkJ,b0.
I'D. r. JOHNSON.

tD. r. JOHNSON,
~ Cabinet-Maker.
Nam street, Staunton, is prepared to manufac
ture all kinds of Furniture in the neatest on =
most workmanlke manner ''0
:. Repairing, and all work III cabinet-maker,s 9
line CT business done in the best and most sinh
stantlal style. He respectfully solicits the pat
ronage OF his friends and the public ~
Octl9-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

PRESIDENT GRANT ON POLITICAL DIFFER
ENcEs.-At the dinner of the New England
Society in New York on Wednesday night At
torney-G General Hoar, in the course OF his ad-
dress, said that few days ago, President Grant
expressed himself about as follows at the close
of conversation touching the present and fu-
ture condition of the country;
II hope TO see the time when every man IN
this country may have the power to express MS
own opinion, to follow whom he pleases, to vote
as he likes, and to have his vote counted with
out molestation, or hindrance, or insult. Ii we
can only unite in maintaining public faith ana
credit, our political differences will not be OF
mnch account
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

FRANK BLAIR ON THE PRESIDENT! In q
speeches before the National Democratic Club
of New York. on Thursday night, Frank Blair
said of President Grant
He is ambitious and he is fearless, and al
though some of our Democratic friends are in
the habit of speaking in vey disparagng way
of him, all have to say is this, that anybody
who thinks General Grant is fool is more like
ly to be fool himself He is a man of stub
born character; he may not be very broad in
his views he may be narrow and obstinate ;
but he is resolute and unfinching and the
most dangerous man this country contains at
this hour. He has will that knows no swerv-
ing from any plan that he has entered upon
HIS courage is most determined; and though
he may not have great capacity, or very great
intellect. yet when he has once entered upon
the pursuit of an object, he maintains it with
invincible courage and untiring labor"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

G. S. Cady, the defaulting Sheriff Of Culpeper
county, Va, has been found guilty by military
commission, and sentenced to five years lmprls
onment in the penitentiary. The amount OF
his defalcation is said to be about $lO,OOO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

The year 1870 is the only one since 1859, tina t
the two last figures could be placed under the
two first added up. and have two remaining
figures Of the same denomination.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

Another severe earthquake, the heaviest
ever experienced in Eastern California and
Nevada, occurred in that quarter Sunday even
ing, lasting about ten seconds, and causing
limited amount of injury to houses, railroad
tracks and the mining regions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

AMNEsrY.-Forney writes his Philadelphia
Press: .
The fifteenth amendment once entirely Sc
cure. the work of reconstruction Is practically
finished. It secures the ballot to the black man
of the South, and saves the Republican party
of the North. Aud when that am endment Is
proclaimed the question of universal suffrage
is closed. and that of universal amnesty begins.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

Over six hundred emigrants arrived at the
port of Galveston last week, nearly all from
foreign countries; but most of them are COM
ing through by land, and are settling up the
State of Texas from the Sabine to the MO
Era ie
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

There will be very active opposition il Goa
gress to the abolition of the franking priviese
1t is measure, We believe, very much desired
by the public
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04
NeaC advertisements.
PIEDMONT And ARLINGTON
HOME OFFICE, CORNER NINTH

Officers W. c. CARRINGToN, President;
JOHN E. EDWARDS, President; DID,.
HARTsooK, Secretary; ]. J. HOPKINS. Assistant
Secretary; B. G.. HARTsooK, Cashier; Prof E.
B. SMITH. Actuary; D. P. FAcKLER, Consulting
Actuary Drs. c. II. PERRow, G. FL. SMITH,
GEORGE Ross, Medical Advisers; JAMES E.
WOLFF Superintendent of Agencies.
v F@p EsFz8TE-
Directors :-Wm. B. Isaacs, D. Hart
sock. w. G. Taylor, R. H. Maury, J.J Hop
kins, A Y. Stokes. John Enders, John E. Ed
wards. O. II, Perrow, W. c. Darlington, VIM.
E. Palmer, John c. Williams, Georges S. Palmer.
ALLEMONG s. BERKELEY, S:aunton, Va,
general AGENTS for the Valley and Piedmont.
JoHN F. BALTH1s, Capt. N. FOUNTAIN, r. n.
NELSON, Rev. A. Poe BoUDE JOHN Prison,
JOB G. McVEIaHs CHAs. WIrHRow, SOLICI-
TORS. 3eE. @4 v'
I. n III ...szfo. s---.oae IN Is <ot
DIVIDEND paid policy-holders, lst April,
1863, forty per eeat.
This Company has met with a success beyond
all parallel in Life Insurance. and offers to the
Southern public Home Enterprise equal to any
and surpassed by none in existence.
Commenced active operations about Nov. LIST,
1857.
Assets 18th of Sept, 1869, 81, ,0O0-now
much increased. t-ss.r1ei 80 to12
Policies issued, 5000 GA)A ]
s3tfs1 f9v - hsyi 5 II giio'} nt.T
It has paid for losses of $31, 900 and in every
instance waived the ninety days time and paid
at once. t.-,r-a..e .-... .ts-'es
1t advises the payment of all cash premiums,
because then dividends will continually decrease
each next payment until nothing will be requir-
ed, and the policy may be a source of income,
but it will allow one-half loan on life and JOINT
life policies. One-third loan on other participa-
ting policies. m s...roi + as.t ,..,-r M f..
1t requires no notes for loans of the part of
premiums, but endorses the loan of its policies
until absorbed by dividends or policy is payable
1t mas no restriction on residence or travel
All its policies -forfeitable and the right
of parties guaranteed on the face Of the policy as
part Of the contract.
Tt has the following feature which no other
company gives: The late war taught many the
penalty Of being separated from the Home office
by having their part payment forfeited. 1.-THE
Piedmont guards against this in her policies and
IN event of separation from its office by any in
terventon guarantees to such all the right of nom
forfeiture, paid up policy, surrender value and
reinstatement as though there had been no inter-
vening cause.
It's investments are made for benefit of South
ern advancement.
1t brings money to our people-keeps money
with our people. Then why should they contin-
ue to lmpoverish themselves by sending money
off which can as easily-as safely-as proftably
be spent at home?
The Piedmont asks all who wish to insure to
compare its rates-ternls-progress with any
company, and feels confident its merits will equal
any other company. -... ---,,..,-.. =.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04
SfOLe2a.

GOO REV D.-HORSE STOLEN
DOU Was stolen from the farm of George
tShuey, Middle river, near Swoope' depot, on
Friday. night, the 18th inst, a light iron gray
NJ ARE, five years old next Spring; had very
heavy name and tail z; had rubbed mark on the
right shoulder caused by the gears light face.
had shoes on before, and was barefooted behind
will pay reward of SIS for the recovery of
the mare, and $l5 for the detection of the thief
nov23- - GEORGE SHUEY
ISL SWOODe's DepOt Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

4 Good Small Fsss Il, Tor Saie.-I will
IA otter for sale a tract of land belonging to
9 s estate OF Abraham Stoner dec d, containing
road leading from Staunton to Port Republic, 10
miles from Staunton and adjoining the lands of
henry X: Eakle and others. If not sold pri
va!TTely before Saturday, January 18th, 1876 It
VIII be sold at public auction on that day There
Is good log dwelling ON the land with two kitch-
ems good Swisher barn, cabinet-mukers shoD-
with cellar under it-and all necessary out
houses, and Is convenient to schools churches
&c. There about 80 acres cleared and +bne
balance is under good fencing and in a fine state
Ierms-One-third in hand and the balance in
one, two and three years. ia
nov9-tds LEVI G. STONER.
New Hope Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

A gentleman in Halifax county cultivated
10000 hills Of tobacco with five hands He
will make over thousand dollars per hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

The English iron-clad Monarch, having on
board the remains of the late George Peabody,
is now daily expected to arrive at Portland
She should make the trip within twelve days;
if she uses sail alone, she may be three weeks
on the voyage. The Monarch is accompanied
hv the .. S. steam sloop Plymouth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

RRuTAL MURDER.-Mr Josiah Gray, re-
spectable gentleman of Isle Of Wright county,
while returning to his home from store In the
neighborhood, was waylaid by FIVE negroes,
who heat bis brains out With clubs. -Four OF
the murderers have been arrested, one OF whom
made a full confession of the details OF the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04
Pay Up!
a. a SEK SY TEyE

a. ASH YSTEYa.
am sorry to find
it indispensably necessary to adopt the CASH
o1oIEM on and after the lst day of January
next and keep no accounts except in few oo-
seS where they are always promptly paid
nave been driven to this course by the great
want Of attention and promptneas on the part Of
those having bills for the last wear.
0ecZo-3t DAVIS A KAycEp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04
Legal Notices.

4 Afsice of Augusta County Fair,
W SrAUNToN. VA, Dec. 20th 1859
By order of the Executive Committee all the
bonds due the Augusta County Fair, on which
no payments have been made, tand there
more than so such,) have been placed at the First
National Bank of Staunton for payment by or
before the 1st of February, $780, and unless paid
by that time, suit will be brought for the sums
due The Fair owes the money, and must have
it. By order of Executive Committee.
JED. HOTCHKISS,
dec21 Sec and TT. A. G. F.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04
Third Assistant Postmaster-G General.

CASE OF GEORGE S. AYRE After the ex-
animation of the case of Geo. S. Ayre for the
killing of Dr. Oliver, at Charlottesville, the de-
ci>ion of the court, without dissent, was that
Mr.. Ayre should be committed to await the ac-
ton of the grand jury. The question of bail
was then argued. and bail was granted Justice
Goodyear dissenting) 1t was fixed at the sum
of $25 900. The following gentlemen went On
the bond: s. w. Ficklin, John L. Antrim,
Woods Garth, w H. May, r. Colston. Mr..
Carr, w. H. Benton. Mr.. Moss, Rev. Henry
W. Dodge, B. c. Flanagan, Thomas Hender-
son and Robert Beverly
During the examination of the case, it was
stated that Oliver was what is called "a prac-
teal mesmerizer, and it was proved by the
family physician and by the young lady that
she was likely soon to become a mother, and
she stated on oath what she had told the ply
sieiar before, that DR. O. was the author of her
ruin. The general character of the young lady
aud her father was proved clearly to be the
very best, and it is Thought by those who know
her and her standing that her fall could only
have been brought about by the use of exciting
drugs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04
Door, Sash and Blind Factory

FLOORING,
DOORS, SASH, BLINDS
MOULDINGS. BRACKETS,
manufactured to order, and, in fact everything
appertaning to the completion of house.
In addition to this we would call your attention
to our Lumber Yard-Lumber. furnished in
the rough or worked as may be desired.
IF Fencing Plank in abundance.
Orders promptly filed and shipments attended
to- Parties from the country will find market
here for Lumber, hingles. &C., for which the
cash will be paid.
mg~ TERMs--Cash on Delivery. ~ssa
does
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04
Meetj22OS.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK, STAUNToN,
December It'll, 1869.
4 GENERAL MEETING of the Stock
"A holders of the First National Bank of
btaunton, Va, will be held at their Banking
House on the second Tuesday in January next
NJ HARVEY EFFINGER, Cashier
0ec7-tdm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

r ESSOLUTHON.-T The partnership exist
~ ing between the undersigned as auction and
commission merchants, was dissolved by mutual
consent. on the 3lst day of Dec 1869 All per-
sons indebted to the concern are hereby notified
that the business OF the concern requires imme-
diate settlement. Everybody concerned will
certainly save trouble by coming forward and
settling their Indebtedness.
The business will be conducted at the old stand
by E. NJ. Cushing, who will be pleased to wait
on his friends ana the public, and will attend to
the settlement of the business of the old concern
jana 1t H. Ii. PECK,
town p&DerS cOny e MI GUSHING
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04

aA{zAa4 EsE SOLID at public sale, at Jack
w sons river Depot, Allegheny county. Va,
or TUESDAY, THE8TH DAY OF FEBR u
AIRY, 1870, three fifihs of an undivided tract of
$50 acres of land belonging to the estate of
Joseph Haynes. decd Said land lies on the
North side of Jacksons's river, adjoining the
lands of Major VIM. II. Haynes and Others
WIN. III. HAYNES, Executor
ian4-4t of JOSenh Hsvnas dao,d
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04
ssERSONAH, FsESOH,EEs.

VALUABLE PERSONAL PROPER
il- TY AT AUCTION. t
The subscribers having rented out their farm
on South River 81 miles above Way borough.
will, on FRIDAY THE l4TH OFJANUARY
next, at 10 clock, proceed to sell at auction,
their stock of valuable HORSES, COLTS, CAT
IMPLEMENTS of various kinds and other
property which it is not necessary to mention in
detail. et
A credit of nine months will be allowed on all
sums over ten dollars, the purchaser giving bond
with good security. For all sums under ten dol
lars, cash Will be required.
GERARD B. STUART,
jan4-2t ALEX II. II STUART