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him By Gambetta that be was a traitor, and
was intriguing in favor ufthe Bona partists
baltimore San, N0UemJer Z.
The failure Of the negotiations for an
nrmistice continues the leading topic, and
there is a disposition in some quarters in
England to attribute the failure TO the "fu-
tuity of the French From the general char
acter Of the dispatches, however, il would
seem that the French have acted with quite
as much frankness and fairness as the Prus-
slams. The points at issue are not yet entiIe-
ly clear, as, according to divers correspond.
ents, the Glitch" is said TO rest severaly on
the questions of revictualng Paris, cession
of territory, free ingress aud egress in and
out OF Paris, u supply Of ammun.tion TO the
army bcsiegcd. Possibly each lem has
something TO do with the matter, but il is
not likely that evcu passable approxima-
ton to tae trrrh of it will be presented un-
al bismarck, on the Prussian side, aud
Thie5s, Trochu and Favre, on the part of
the French, shall enlighteu the world W it'll
their inevitable circulars to the neutral pow
ers The fact that NJ. Thiors was still at
Versailles yesterday morning led to the
hope that negotiations were not altogether
ended.
The Prussians, however, have resoIv cd
to push the war to its extreme, and it j.
announced at Versailles that the bombsrl
ment of Paris will commence to-day Sim.
liar announcements have been made before.
1t is held by French authorities that NJ
bombardment of the city is possible until
the forts are taken, and that the Prussians
will not be able for two weeks to make an
attack upon them. The Paris for;s, it is
stated have heavier guns than The Prussians
have yet been able to establish, and can ST.
lenco any battery that may be opened a.
gaiust them now. Even should the forts
eventually be taken, the space between them
and the inner line is honey combed with
mines, the roads leading into the city are
barricnded, and the army to be defeated
500 900 men, $4,000 of whom are armed
and have arrived at a high state ofdiscipline.
The city is said to be amply supplied with
provisions sufficient to last several mouths.
On the other hand the Prussians will have
TO keep up their supplies from Germany
during the winter, beset by Franc-tireurs
and with winters weather against them, TO
say nothing Of what may be done by the
armies Of Keratry, Bourbaki, and other or.
CARNATIONS for the defense Cf France.
These and SINH ar considerations lead
many Of the French people to believe that
they can eventually rrpel the Invaders, pre-.
serve their territory, aud save the honor Of
the country. 1t is asserted by the same
authority that while Bismarck refused ia
allow Paris to be resupplied, the prime
cause Of the failure Of negotiations was the
refusal by Fivre 90 consider the question o.
yielding territory. The Tours MDnifeur
charges the lure directly 10 the account
/ Of l;i.mirck' dupieity The French loan
has been conceded place ou che lists o
tbe London stock board, and is quoted 81
ID premium
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EEStokcs county, North Carolina, bas
sr'sf tobacco factories
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$1,000 REWARD.

DeBing's Via Fuga cures an Ljv-
~, Eidney and Bi4ffe7 Dissasss. Oyggnr Wax
nsss Fen4k dHiefiops Gensrai DejtiRv and all
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female
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State Election of 1870.

Returns from all but Scren Counties
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THE subscriber has st all times for sale Tho,
rough bred ~h0rt-Iiorn Durham CatIe q.
ite pures turcrean and keufIcky p-dig Tie
hat now on baud aud iar sale. Six or E.aht
Pure Blood y Dung Bulls.
ranging from Six months 90 tr0 years r.l q.
h1e quality and appearance IIis Cattle m1f a.I
be found recorded in ihe American shortHgru
Herd Book
JAS " RANSOM.
Charlesiown. Jefferson Co, " Va
Sept ., l870.-3m
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ES- Below we give the vote for State
Senator ip this Senatorial District
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The rozl State Senate viii stand hrr'rc
Democrats to fep'Radicals-and the House,
fI'riU ,tgl Democrats % 6ft,eT Radicals.
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New A Advertisements.

Six-cord i'm all Numbers,
From No. 70 No. 100 inclusive.
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ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY,

4 VOID QUACKS.-A victim Of early indis-
N cretion, causing Nervous Debility. prema-
ture decay, &c, having tried in vain every al.
vertised remedy, has simple means Of self cure
which he will send free 20 his fellow sufferers.
Address j. II. FUTILE, 20 Nassau, ST New York
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become of me.

become of me-
After visiting Quebec and other places,
with the reward of $4,000 hanging over
my head, did not think it safe to remain
thore, and SO concluded to seek an asylum
in foreign lands. I had nothing now to
bind me to this country save an only sister
and [ knew she would never want Tor kind
friends or good home. For myself it
mattered little where [ went so that | could
once more be free man. then went on a
venture, and now, ladies and gentlemen,
l go forth gain on venture.
Gladly would [ have remained hidden
among the multitude, but the stern ncces-
stiles arising from the blasting Of my earthly
prospects have forced me to leave my soli-
tude and 10 stand again before the public
gaze as the historian of my life. One
mitigation to its distastefulness in this
my first attempt, however, is the kindness
with which have been received, and the
patience with which | have been listened
to, for which I return you, ladies and gen
tlenen, my sincere and heartfelt thanks
Applause
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.-To R. r Mel
" son, Plaintiff, and G.. H. Ervine and N
K. Trout, Trustees, Defendants to suit of Err
vines creditors Us. Ervne & Ill., in the Circuit
Court of Augusta in Chancery, and all interested
as lien creditors of G.. II. Ervne.
Take notice that on the 9Th day of Feb. next,
at my Office in Staunton, shall proceed to exc
cute an Order of Reference in said cause requir-
ing me to ascertain and report all existing liens,
and the priorities thereof, upon the property of
said Defendant G. H. Ervine; and by such time
the creditors are required to file evidence of their
liens.
Given under my hand as Commissioner of said
Court, this 9th day of December 1870
THOMAS D. RANSOM,
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IMPORTANT RAILROAD LEAsE.-We learn
from the Philadelphia papers that the long
pending negotiation for the leasing of the
Camden and Amboy railroad by the Penn
sylVanla Railroad Company was concluded
on Saturday. The precise terms of the
lease have not TRANSFERRED, but it is sail that
the dividends guaranteed to the Camden and
Amboy stockholders will exceed ten Der
cent. per annum
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COMMISSIONERS SALE EI
~ OF VALUABLE LANDS.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta County, rendered at the June term 1870,
in the cases of Sprinkle l. Co., and ais, ps. Swink
and ais, and Hartman, Administrator &c, gs
Swink's heirs, the undersigned, who was thereby
appointed commissioner for the purpose, will
On December 3lst 1870,
on the premises sell at public auction, to the
| highest bidder, that valuable tract of land on
which the late Washington Swink resided at the
ESQ ACRES,
and is situated about eleven miles orth of Staun-
| ton on one of the best and most public roads in
the county of Augusta. The improvement con-
sist of new and very commodious dwelling
house, and substantial outhouses. The land is
of good quality and in fine state of cultiva-
ton, and the property is in every respect most
desirable one. Those desiring to purchase a
good farm and to secure comfortable house in
a good neighborhood, would do we'll to attend
the sale. .-l-....--.7-..-.- IS s-,s
The Commissioner may deem it proper to d.
vide the land by the Mount Scion road, that
runs through it.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand sufficient to paw
the costs of suit and the expenses of sale, and
for the residue of the purchase money a credit of
six, eighteen, thirty and forty-two months will
be given, the purchaser executing bonds with
good personal security bearing interest from
date, for the several payments, and lien retain.
ed on the land ultimate security
The place will be shown to parties by the oc-
cupants
rs If necessary the Commissioners will d.
vide the tract to accommodate purchasers.
.ss s. JOHN A. HARTMAN
dec2-tds VIZ ....t,- Commissioner &c.
T,EMPLE OF FASHION.
i IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES.
will sell my entire stock of millinery and
fancy articles at greatly reduced prices for cash
Those in want of anything in. N.Y. line will do
well to call and examine. l have an ELEGANT
stock of Jet sets, Crosses, Charms Necklaces.
&C., and many other handsome articles suitable
Tor Christmas presents, such as real sand imita-
ton lace handkerehiefs;| collars &c.
'e Mrs. K. M. KELLEY.
dec2-f No. IS Main Street
DARN FOR RENT.-The farm of VIM. Britt
Il ST., containing 60 acres, lying near Nc
Gainesville, Rockingham, with comfortable i'm
provements, is offered for rent, for moneyed rem.
tai.
For par iculars, address ,,...... =
GEO. W. BRITT JR.,
q Long Glade Augusta.
3e-tf-spectator copy-2t -
M P. FINKHUESER & CO., are selling
hos -,
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STRANGE DISEASE AMONG THE HoRsE..-
The Knoxville Press and Herald saws that
= strange and fatal disease has recently
made its appearance among the horses in
that vicinity. When first affected they
become blind, their eyes are badly swollen,
and they lose the power Of locomotion. Ali
the remedies thus far employed have been
OF no avail, and the horses invariably die
within twsnty-four hours after the FIRST
attack.
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InE WASHINGTON CHRoN1cLE.-Mr. j.
w. Forney offers to sell this paper and its
good will to any good purchaser if immedi
ate application is made. He assigns as q
reason for wishing to dispose of the Chroni-
cle that be desires to give his attention to his
Philadelphia newspaper.
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HOG CnoLERA.-We are sorry to be io-
formed that hog cholera is prevailing in some
parts of the country, and has already
wrought much havoc Mr.. E. C. Burke
has lost about twenty, and has turned all
his other hogs loose into the fields; after
keeping them up six weeks, to root or die,
as their luck may determine We have re-
ports ofsother heavy losses of hogs from
different parts of the county, bedford
(N.1 Sentinel. n
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On Friday last, an election was held in
Richmond and Henrico, for member of the
Legislature to gill the vacancy occasioned by
the election of Mr.. Kelley to the Mayoralty
OF Richmond. Col. Jno Fl. Guy, Demo
erat, was elected over Boyd (colorcd)
Republican, by about 500 majority.
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The Fredericksburg Star, under the
caption Of "Old Times Come Again, . says:
"The strange spectacle Of thrashing thief
on his bare back, by an officer Of the law,
publicly, was witnessed at our corporation
Jail on Thursday
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Gen. D'Henecourt who arrived at Lille
BY Balloon from Paris on the 10th says, the
engagements on November Both and De-
cember 3rd were victories for the French,
and that the Prussians lost Is, 900 prisoners
and guns He states that Paris suffers
no privations, that the conduct of the pop
ulation is good, and that the object Of his
journey is to insure coincidence in the
movements of all the French armies.
a dispatch from London dated the 10th
inst. says, the Paris government has just
refused summons to surrender. saying that
they will fight to the last man.
Reports from Bordeaux dated December
18th states that Minister Gambetta has
gone TO Bourges. He announces that Gen.
Chauzy is making a most determined defense.
Gambetta is expected here soon to review
the Gardes Mobile, who are going to the
front General orders for an advance are
to be issued to all troops in the South of
France, vast numbers being ready armed
and equipped. Advices from Paris represent
that the supply Of food will last until Feb
ruary.
a special dispatch to the New York Her
aid from Brussels dated the 18th inst, says
sat 'iarlbaldi has resigned the command of
tic army of the the Vosgcs and is about to
''''asn to Italy. This action is caused by
he anfriendly spirit manifested by some OF
'he French population who are not disposed
10 continue an obstinat. defense.
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A GARD a@
James A. Piper a. Son.
adjoining the Virginia Hotel,
have just received an additional
supply of new and seasonable o
GOODS, N-
to which they invite the attention
of their friends. All kinds of
goods are at their lowest figures
now, and if you call we can show
you Alpacas for 40, so and Is cts,
worth so, &c and ST..
Empress Cloths at so, SO & rs cts,
worth IS, rs & 80.
French Merino for Is, worth ST..
Also full assortment of other
kinds of Dress Goods, together
with general stock of Notions at
reduced prices.
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We publish in this issue the message of
Governor Walker 1t is one of the most
manly and able documents which have
emanated from the Gubernatorial chair for
years. We bespeak for it careful perusal.
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VIRGINIA TO WIT At rules held In the
Y Clerks Office of Augusta County Court,
on Monday, the 5th day of December 1876
Andrew j. Sillings-Plaintiff.
against
Samuel Paul, late Sheriff of Augusta county,
and as such administrator of William Wright
decd, Susan Wright, widow, and John Wright,
Harrison Cole and Nancy his wife formerly
Wright, John Flory and Sarah his wife formerly
Wright, William Wright, Susan Wright, Marga-
ret Wright Solomon Wright, Martin J.. ShiAett
and Catharine his wife formerly Wright, chill
dren and heirs-at-law of the said William Wright
decd, the said Susan Wright and Solomon
Wright being misunderstanding.
in chancery.
The object of this suit is to subject the real es-
tate of the said William Wright decd to the
payment of Plaintiffs demand in default of per-
sonal assets
1t appearing from satisfactory evidence filed
in the papers of this cause, that the Defendant,
William Wright is not resident Of this State,
and he not having been served with the subpoena
in this suit, on the motion of the Plaintiff by
Counsel, it is ordered that the said VIM. Wright
do appear here within one month after due pub
LEGATION of this order and do what is necessary
to protect his interest; and that a copy of this
order be published once week for four success
sive weeks in one of the newspapers published
in the town of Staunton, and that another copy
thereof be posted at the front door of the Court
house Of this county, on the frs. day of the next
Court.
VIM. A. BURNETT, elk.
Echols, Bell l. Catlett .. q. decl6-4t
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Echols, Bell l. Caslstt p. q. de
T MOUNTAIN CAVE!
Il GRAND ILLUMINATION
TO AID IN PAYING FOR THE
COL o ED CHI UR CHI
ON so UTH RI VER!!

Very favorable arrangements have been made
with the generous Proprietor of the above named
Wonderful Cave to illuminate it on Monday Dec
18th, at ii o'clock A. NJ, and Tuesday, Dec
9th, at o'clock P. NJ.
&- fine Band of Music will be in attand-
ance, md it is hoped all the COLORED Pro
PIE will turn out on this occasion and aid this
most worthy object in behalf of which this SPLEEN
did entertainment will be given.
The illumination will take place precisely at the
hour named above and ample time will be given
to explore and examine all the remarkable objects
Of interest connected with this great Natural
Wonder.
&a- Admission emily one dsllar.
va Arrangements have been made to secure
perfect order on this occasion.
Me- Visitors from Stanton or Harrisonbnrg,
by starting early in the morning, reach the
cave in time for the display on either day.
REV. JOSEPH HENRY,
HENRY GUY,
BERNARD HARRIS,
Committee of Arrangements
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New Advertisements.
CHRISTMAS GOODS !


CHRISTMAS GOODS!
IN GREAT VARIETY,
BELL & cos,
CORNER MAIN AID New STREETS,
Whites Corner.)
CONSISTING OF
Writing Desks, Fancy Boxes, Friendship Albums,
Port Folios, Toy Books, Work Boxes,
Photograph Albums, Fine Gift
Books, Pocket Bibles,
Games in great
Variety.
Card Cases, &C. DC. &C.
( SPECLALITIES: blue and Gold Poets,
IS cents each. Fine Prayer Books, ST each.
IN sTAUNToN, is
GLADKE.s
. ONE DOLLAR,
Sale COMMUNICABLE 18th and will positively
close JAN lst 1871.
ONE DOLLAR
will get a very handsome present for the Holt
days. Casters, Cake Baskets, Cups,
Goblets, Spoons, Forks, all beauti-
fully plated. 100 Picture AL
buns, and several hundred
articles of value, all
at One Dollar
each.
This sale is undoubtedly upon the plan of one
Of the largest Stores on Broadway. Call at once,
as this is a rare chance. decl6-2t
GTOLEN.-From the subscriber near Summer
- dean Tuesday night, Dec. 18th, bay
mare years old, heavy name, about IA hands
high. She is considerably pigeon toed. Her
hind feet were bare. She has black stripe along
her back. Half French Canadian blood. /
tracked her more than 2 miles eastward. AS
only rope halter and small blanket were taken,
it is likely she was rode by some one who would
turn her loose before leaving the County, not
wishing 10 travel in daylight ANY informa.
ton thankfully received.
j. O. McCUTCHEN,
dec16-1t% Summeroean.
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The whole aim of the Radical party, since
the war, has been the retention of power
Every act Of legislation by Republican Con-
crosses pointed to this end. This has incl
ted the passage of Amendments, Test oath
laws, Manhood suffrage acts and Military
enforcement bills.
Tie seeming necessity for enactment to
bolster up their party has carried Repubii-
cans to the excuses which have SO marked
their legislation since 1865.
With the fall of the Confederacy the key
stone Of the Republican arch, Slavery, also
dropped out, and the crumbling away of the
whole arch was anticipated. Then it was
that New England furnished the limbs of
her celebrated "Blue Law" Tree, mention
ed above as Amendments &C., to make a
frame work TO support it, and to give
it greater strength added a prop from the
South, called ''citizenship of African de-
scent" The latter gave great strength for
time. but was being sapped, like the rest
of its props. by the moist swamp air Of the
South and the freezing winds Of the West.
This prop itself needing support, the mil
itary enforcement Of suffrage Vas brought
to bear. Like all the rest it proved a slen-
der stay. New York and North Carolina,
to whom it was applied as a panacea for
their Democratic ills, have proved its, utter
inutility. The presence of would be over
awing bayonets but confirmed them in their
Democracy, and the Congressional Commit.
tee is now discussing the propriety of re-
pealing this bill. Butler is, however tink.
ering away at lumber for additional supports
which he calls "War with England" and
Amnesty @ Bill" This he thinks will
give longer leaae of life and power to the
Republican party. When other and heavi.
er lumber has failed, what can be expected
OF the slender rods shaven up by the inevi.
table Ben All such aims have thus fa1
failed and will continue so to do, despite the
Efforts Of such partisan Mechanics as are
engaged in patching the Republican fabric.
In fact, the doom of any party, which
forgets the interests of the whole people and
only looks to the retention of the spoils, is
written before hand. It is thus with the
Republican party. The crash of its now
lettering arch will be heard ere long, and
the wise and wary seeing it, are getting from
under.
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GsA p REWARD!
Stolen from the subscriber, one mile west of
Staunton, on Monday night, the 18th Nov,
BAY MARE,
seven years old, little white on each shoulder,
and on top Of the neck caused by the collar, a
notch on the side of the tongue, and the name
trimmed on the under side. No other marks rec
objected.
will give $40 reward if found within the
county, and SIS if out of the county, or for such
information as will lead to her recovery.
decl6-3t JACK EDMONDSON