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Dem. Cen. Committee 4th Cong. District.
July 4rH, 1870
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18
Western Extensions of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Road

The people Of Ohio are already beginning tc
move on the subject of an extension of the
Chesapeake and Ohio road from the mouth oil
Big Sandy. A meeting was recetly held al
Portsmouth, which recommended road from
opposite the mouth of Big Sandy to Portsmouth,
thence via Buena Vista, Rome, Hanging Rock,
Aberdeen, Ripley, Higginsport, Chilo, Neville,
Morrow and New Richmond to Cincinnati
Corporators were elected and committee ap-
pointed to ask the Legislature to alter the Con-
stitution so that counties, towns, &C., may sub
scribe stock in railroad companies.
A writer in the Cincinnati Enquirer, advert
ing to this meeting, says there are several other
routes from the Big Sandy to Cincinnati short
er and in all respects better than the one re-
commended at Portsmouth. He expresses the
opinion that there is no need of an amendment
to the Constitution, authorizing subscriptions,
to build a road between the points named
Capitalists, with ready money, seeking good
investments, will do it; and they will choose
the best and shortest route.
We suspect Chicago and other important
cities of the Northwest will also seek direct
connection by the shortest route with the mouth
of Big Sandy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

liyered an able argument in favor of his sub
stitute. Mr. Farnsworth closed the debate on
the bill. He opposed that portion requiring
oaths of Office to be taken, and Indignantly de-
nounced the action of Mr.. Whittemore, of South
Carolina. in presenting the ''loyal Virginia"
memorial to the House, which he said was "a
gross, black aad damning libel," and that
Porter, who was mainly instrumental In getting
it up, had been tried and sentenced by General
Butler for disloyalty and had actually worn
ball and chain for that offence. The question
for the bill, and it was adopted by vote of
yeas 90, nays 95. The preamble to the sub
stitute was then adopted, and the whole bill
was passed by vote of l42 yeas to 40 nays. 1t
simply declares that Virginia, having conform
ed to all the requirements of Congress, is enti-
tied to representation therein. The House then
adjourned until Monday
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18
Admission Of Virginia.

Since the re-assembling of Congress the
question of the admission of Virginia has beer
the chief subject of interest, and has elected
considerable discussion. 1t would seem that
the end has been nearly reached. Though il
is not very probable, yet it may be that even
before we 60 to press, we may learn that the
Senate, like the House, has adopted the reso-
luton declaring "that the State of Virginia is
entitled to representation in the United States.
On Friday last, the motion in the House to
substitute the preamble and resolution offered
by Bingham for the bill reported by the Re-
construction Committee was adopted by the
vote of 90 to 95. The preamble was then
adopted by rising vote rs to "A. The bill
was then adopted by AZ to 40. The announce
ment of the result was received with applause
on the floor of the House. The bill, as passed,
is as follows:
Whereas, The people of Virginia have adop-
ted Constitution republican in form, and have
in all respects conformed to the requirements
of the act of Congress entitled IAN act author
izing the submission of the Constitutions OF
Virginia, Mississippi and Texas to a vote Of
the people, and authorizing the election OF
State officers, provided by the said Constitu..
tons and members of Congress-" approved
April 10th, 1869; therefore, -
Be it resolved by the Senate and House OF
Representatives of the United States of Amer
lea, in Congress assembled, That the said State
Of Virginia is entitled to representation in the
Congress of the United States.
The House adjourned until Monday.
In the Senate, on the same day, the joint
resolution for the admission of Virginia having
been taken up, Mr. Wiley, Senator from West
Virginia, offered an amendment that the mem
bers and officers of the Legislature shall take
the oath prescribed in the 3rd section of the
Fourteenth Amendment, but also allowing the
immediate admission of the State.
The amendment of Mr.. Wiley was adopted
by yeas As, nays 49, Messrs Fowler, Stewart
and Trumbull voting in the negative with the
Democrats.
Mr.. Wilson moved, as an additional provso,
the fundamental conditions imposed by the bill
reported to the House by the Reconstruction
Committee, which was rejected-yeas %, nays
IS.
Mr.. Drake moved an additional proviso that
the Legislature shall have no power to rescind
the ratification of any amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which, after de-
bate, was rejected-yeas IL, nays A.
At the night session, message was received
from the House announcing the passage by
that body Of the bill for the admission of Vir-
ginia, which was read
The Senate decided not to consider, at that
ceeded with the consideration of its own bill.
At 10 o'clock P. NJ. the Senate adjourned till
MISUNDERSTANDING the understanding
that vote would be taken at clock on that
day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.

The New York Tribune has the following
editorial upon letter from an enthusiastic cor
respondent in regard to the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad. From this it will been that while
this journal does not assent to all its cores
pondent says, it is fully alive to the Importance
of our great road:
The fact that capitalists of such we'll known
ability, prudence and judgment as A. A. Low
and G. 2. Huntington, have undertaken the
completion of the railroad route through Vir-
ginia and West Virginia, connecting tide water
at Norfolk and Hampton Roads, by way of the
valleys of the James and the Kanawha, with
the constantly navigable portion of the Ohio,
and thus with steamboat navigation On the
Mississippi and all her tributaries, is justly a
theme OF national congratulatlon. Our great
city is above the mean selfshness which asks,
'How will it benefit us9' AS "all roads lead to
Rome, either in one direction or the other, so
all facilities to internal commerce benefit New
York by increasing the productive capacity and
wealth Of our country and we shall hail with
gladness the day when the annual exports of
Norfolk equal the present commerce of New
Orleans. There is room enough for all to grow
and flourish.
The States of Virginia and West Virginia, as
we understand, say to the new corporators,
I'VE will give you what we have already done
toward constructing this line Of railway-so es-
sential to us-if you will complete it within q
specified time" We regard this as liberal to
the corporators and benefcent to the States
We anticipate a speedy completion of the road
and an immense impetus therefrom to the
growth and wealth Of the two States, with de-
cided incidental advantages to Ohio Kentucky,
and, in less measure, to the entire West.
Yet, in giving place herewith to the letter of
an enthusiastic friend of this enterprise, we are
bound to say that our expectations of benefit
from it are less sanguine than his We do not
believe that the price of grain will be material.
ly enhanced in the West or reduced in the East
by this railroad We do not believe much grain
will be brought over it from Northern Illinois
and the States north and west thereof We do
not regard the rates of freight between the
East and the West as notably exorbitant, nor
likely to be very much reduced. This railroad
has intrinsic merits too signal and too palpable
to need any such arguments in its behalf 1t
will be built because it is needed, and because
it will pay from its own proper business, with
out abstracting any that seems more naturally
to belong to other roads. On these grounds,
we predict for it the ample patronage and
abundant prosperity which we most heartily
wish its spirited directors and stockholders
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.

c. 2. Huntington, President of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio R. r. Company has advertised
for sealed proposals for tunnels, masonry, and
embankment, on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad. The greater part of the road is to
be let under this advertisement for proposals
1t includes the great work at Miboro', and the
Lewis tunnel, on the route this side the White
Sulphur. These completed, and We get rid Of
the temporary tracks which so much impede
transportation, and are SO annoying and expen-
sive in their operation.
This looks like work, and will encourage
those who still entertain doubts in reference to
the construction of this important line of rail
way. We hope that nothing will occur to pre-
vent its speedy completion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

A startling incident occurred during the SER
vices at ST. Peters on the occasion Of the first
congregation of the Ecumenical Council
While the leading bishop was praying before
the Confession piercing scream rung through
the church, followed by feeble cry. A wo-
man--one of the vast throng gathered to wit
ness the ceremonies-had given birth to child!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18
ALEXANDER B. FULTZ,
ian11-t0s Commissioners
THVRUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue of a trust

TgVRUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue of trust
dated April End. 1857 recorded in the Clerks of
fee of Augusta county, in d. B. n, page l. and
by direction of the cestui-que trust [ will pro
coed on the premises, on SATURDAY, THE
public auction, certain lot of land conveyed in
said deed, containing about two (2) acres, with
several small houses thereon, lying the nan
road from Hebron church to Swoope's Depot,
adjoining the lands of VIM. Brown and Zeb
Shaver This lot is sold subject to Mrs Glad
wells dover. Terms cash. Sale to commence
at II o clock. ii. M. BELL, Trustee
ian11-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

Y Attest NEWS! War Declared =,
IA ANNEXATION OF CUBAIi
General Grant, any other man, who wants
SADDLES,
BRIDES
HARNESS.
new or secondhand
WHIPS, BITS, &C.,
must go to Ed Halls, where he will find the hest
assortment of the kind this side of New York
all of which can be bought cheap for cash
ED. HALL
on Wharf opposite Smith s. Elders law Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

q commissioners Sale.--As special COM
~ missioner M appointed by decree of the Cir
slt Court Of Highland county, rendered on the
zo;n GAY OF September, 1862 in the chancery
SUIT OF benjamin B. Campbell surviving obioee
Of fed himself f and T James Campbell deed vs..
January, 1870 on the premises, proceed to sell at
Puo d auction to the highest bidder, tract Of
S weeks Draft in said county, on the main road
ff9saaulng from Monterey to Huntersville about
niteen miles from the former place. contaipin~
a sa@a ts c5 Also if necessary, at the
s S tlne ana place, another tract on Back
vim. of 43 acres FPS VI eaio Hr-
Inc .e l6o acre tract is about one.half cleares
ana the rest heavily tmbered; is we'll watered
anu Is immediately on the line of the projected
gPxt:enslon to the Ohio river of the A. L. and Fl
haairoad and has on it comfortable log dwell.
proved ~ oi0 'i'c1 Is uhlm-
hand nddkATTN La of the purchase money in
ana two years from the day of sale, with interas
ION t, salo DAY OF sale. the purchaser giving hond
WIN good personal security, and the title to he
have been paid. T w NY VAUUIey shala
dec14-6t v" ~ Ems,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

A single business house advertised $500 600
worth last year, and estimates that at least five
times as much profit was returned bv it
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

They are doing the female suffrage business
effectually in Wyoming Territory. Women can
vote at IS: men have to wait till q.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

The Council Of Monongahela city, Pa, have
passed resolution directing the police to arrest
every boy found in the streets after nine clock,
who cannot give good and sufficient reason
for beingabroad at that hour of the night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

Hon. ID. W. VOORHEES, is still very i'll with
innammatory rheumatism at his home, in Terre
Haute, Indiana, and his physicians fear that
he will become confined invalid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18
auction Sales.
1rxR usTEE'S SALE OF TEE ',Ai ION
sSemof., in Nelson County, va.

Depot in Nelson County, W. bv
By virtue Of deed Of trust a st s6
Benton GGodGe dat od pe of Nelson County
FeG 1od N in IL isg 8 and direction Of s
@ -ts Will proceed ss on TIE d RFFeFmEsBB
on "WEDNESDAY The n 11th D auction on to the
bobe bidder der that very valuable property con-
property county on the sope af TIE
Ohio Railroad upon the Eastern s more or less
F fGs p nss has Depot bgdng
dwelling house store house and other tn for the
drawing stamping and recording the trust deco
and the costs Of the sale and to pay the sum OF
$4,000 With Interest eon credits 5"p Of oSe and two
sn1 boorno interest from the day of sale for
Which Which deferred payments bonds with good pss
sonal security will be required to be further Sc
cured by lien on the {. p Pr y eIoyi, M
''''0 VIM L. WILLIAMS, Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18
51OMaIISsIONER,S Sale of Land.-

q By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, rendered in the case of Film
ger vs. Latchow and ais, we will sell on the prem,
ises, on SATURDAY,, THE 5TH DAY OF
land containing SO acres, upon which there is
a comfortable dwelling and convenient build,
ings, situated near the Staunton, Middlebrook
and Brownsburg Turnpike. about three miles
North of Middlebrook, adjoining the lands of
Jacob Price and others, upon the following terms
to wit: So much in hand as will pay the costs
of suit and sale, and the remainder in three equal
instalments, payable in six, twelvaand eighteen
months from date of sale, to be secured by bond
with approved personal security, and the title to
be retained ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
ALEXANDER B. FULTZ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

Rv virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
Of Augusta county and Of the HSn6eat q TH fhs
1st ia DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1870, sell, on the
premises, that valuable tract of land lying on the
North branch of Naked Creek, containing Ilof
acres, near Centreville,. formerly the properly
quality. well watered in every field, with plenty
of timber-ten acres of meadow and fourteen adj
ditional acres may be made meadow. The i'm
provements a comfortable dwelling mousse
house is an excellent spring, walled in and we'll
cemented
TERMS Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
sale; one-third of the residue to be paid on the
1st day of April, 1870 and the balance in three
equal annual payments with interest from the
day of sale. Bonds with good security to be Civ
en- by the purchaser and the title retained as Ill
innate security GEO. CKAUN,
CYRUS III. SNAPP,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

Cadet Cooke who fell from window in the
Institute on New Years day and was badly in
jured, is improving, with prospects of a speedy
reeovery.-Lecington Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18
GEOUeS.
w. DONNALLY.
Glove Manufactures.

NEAR LEwIsBURe, WEST VA
The public will bear in mind, that am still
engaged in the business of manufacturing the
CELEBRATED DONNALLY GLOVES,
and that am prepared to execute all orders fo1
ladies' and gentlemen's Buckskiza Riding Gaaeaat-
lets, Half Hands, and Gtoves of all descriptions
Orders from distance are solicited.
A fine assortment can be found at the store O
Messrs. Roane s. Abby and at d. A. Kayser's
sap2l-1Y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

TURKEY AND EGYPT.-An Official announce
ment has recently been made by the Grand
Vizier of Turkey to the foreign ambassadors in
Constantinople, that the disagreements between
the Sultan and the Khedive of Egypt have
been satisfactorily arranged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18
jan 18-tf ACKERMAN & co.
VALLEY MILLS FOUNDRY AND
Machine Shop.

MkaCEAkMC O4OPs
The undersigned having leased of p O.. Pol
mer the above named establishment, and being
practical workmen, with an experience Of over
20 years in the business, are prepared to furnish
in the very best style and shortest possible time
all work usually done in similar establishments
This being the oldest Foundry, and the only one
in this part of the State, that was not burnt du-
ring the war, we have a great STOCK OF PAT
TERMS on hand for mill, saw mill and all kinds
of machinery. Having a superior Lathe for
turning Iron, we can execute in the most, work
manlike manner, all kinds of turning and fitting
up of machinery We manufacture ClRCU- :
LAR SAW SHAFT & BOXES on an improved
plan, much superior and cheaper than the DID,
al warranted to give satisfaction; We also
manufacture very superior plows of the Livings-
ton. Virginia and Kerr Patterns.
We call special attention to our 10-plate stove,
and Franklin fire. place; also, Hollow Ware OF
all kinds.
We will deliver all work at Swoope's Depot
free of charge, and attend to shipping the same,
if desired. We are determined to do our work
in a style and at figures that will defy competi-
ton Terms cash or its equivalent
jak18-3m SCHOPPERT s. KELLER
Su,oooo,o Dopo+ ur1,cto county Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

Miss Botham, charged with the murder Of
W.J. McNash, at Wheeling, on the Both De-
cember last, was brought before Judge Melvin
and on giving bail in $4,000 was re-
leased from custody.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
CONVICTION, VA, Dec. 31st, 1869.
VIRGINIA :-In the Circuit Court of Allie
Y ghany county, in vacation. Oct. 9th, 1862
David Williamson and others, Plaintiffs,
AGAINST Cham
Andrew Damron Elk or of Henry Gerry.
Smith and Others. ............ Defendants,
On motion of the defendants it is hereby or
dered that this case be referred to John w.
Wolff, special commissioner for the purpose
appointed, with directions to state, SETTLE and adj
just the accounts of the personal representative
of Henry Smith, dec d, with any matter specially
stated, deemed important by himself, or required
by any of the parties to be stated in order to a
decree at the next term of the court.
a copy-teSte,
HENRY G.. VAUGHAN, Clerk.
The parties interested are hereby notified that
l have fixed on Saturday, February 10th, 1870
at 10 A. NJ, as the time, and the law Office of
Robert L.. Parrish, Covington, Virginia as the
place to execute the duties required of me by the
Foregoing order, at which time and place they
are required to attend
JOHN w. WOLFF,
ian1S-Aw SDacial Com missioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

John T. Ford, of Baltimore, has been arrest
ed in Charleston on a charge of violating the
Civil Rights act, by refusing to admit a negro
to the dress circle of the Academy of Music, il
the latter city, leased by him. He gave bonds
to appear for trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18
NeaU Advertisements.
DAKER BROS. Herewith call the atten-
I'D ton of the public to their stock of
Groceries,

RAKER BROS. Herewith call the atten-
Id ton of the public to their stock of
Groceries,
which they are offering at low prices, adapted to
the times, viz:
Coverings White Sugar. Clarified, Brown, P.
Rico and common Brown
Old Government Java, Laguyra
and Rio Coffee
Teas, Spices Starch, Corn Starch, &C.
Hardware:
We have large assortment of Rolled Iron of
various sizes, which we are selling at moderate
prices, also HAMMERED IRON of very supe-
rior quality drawn to sizes especially adapted to
the use of farmers and 6lacksmiths of this vicin-
ity.
Horse Shoe Nails, made of the best Norway
Iron Nail rods, very superior and tough.
Boots and shoes:
OF best makes and at low figures. Dye Stuffs of
various kinds cheap
GLASS, PUTTY, OILS, &c.
We have large assortment of STAPLE DRY
GOODS, which we offer at a very small advance
Staunton, January Is, 1870.
vEvHIRD Annual Report OF Sfaunton
Il BUILDING ASSOCIATION. showing
Financial condition, Dec. 2lst, 1869:
DR.. BALANCES Dec, 1869. CIR.
Cash .... S 1862 So Installments, $31779.OC
Red. Stock 49,. 7460000 Interest......... 2700, 81
Expense acct 96558 Entrance fees 1O7. 4O
Atkinson, B. III 1.30 Fines..........~ 366.oO
Kane, Mike 40 Premium on
Johnston, j. NJ 2435 Advanc es.. 42265.OO
McCutchen MI 1916 Prem. on stock w. 40
Hilb. S. H....... $50
Durberaw, M K 1876
Young w. B. .O1
Hudson, G. H. 1.38
$777,39699 ST., 1896 SO
Total number shares ..........................9O0
Number shares redeemed ...............
Unredeemed ........ .534
Average rate of redemption, 5652 per cent.
Estimated cash value, $83.05
Cash value of property, $50.
JOHN B. EVANS, President
augusta County, to a0it:
The above statement was sworn
to before me this 18th day of January, 1870.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

The Queen" of the band of depredators in
Philadelphia known as the "Forty Thieves, %
has been captured. She is young woman Of
twenty-one, daughter of clergyman, and has
for two years directed the movements of her
thieving subjects.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-18

Mrs. Augusta j. Evans Wilson, of Mobile,
author of ''St. Elmo" and ''Vashti," was in a
train which was thrown from the track near
Cleveland, Tenn, on Friday week, and was Sc
riously injured.