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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
Primary Meetings and Convention.

At each place OF voting 10 the county, meet
ings viii be held at clock p H., on Satur-
day, the 18th inst, for the purpose of electing
three delegates to the County Convention
which will be held in the Courthouse at !
O'Clock on Monday, the 26th inst, for the pur-
pose of nominating county officers. and for the
selection of Delegates to the Congressional Dis
trict Convention which will meet in Harrison.
burg on Wednesday, the 5th of October, fol
the purpose of nominating candidate for Con-
gress.
The precinct meetings should be fairly con-
Quoted, so that the Convention, composed Of
Delegates elected by these primary meetings,
shall fairly represent the sentiments Of the vo-
tiers Of the County. There should be no in
triguing, no dishonest packing-otherwise the
chief object in holding Convention will be
defeated-that object being to secure the har-
mony and unity of the Conservative party. Il
there should be good grounds to charge unfair
ness in the nominations or improper manipula-
ton of the Convention, the effect will be to d.
vide aud distract rather than to unite and har-
monlze the party. Such a result should be
carefully guarded against
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
Marshal Mcmahon.

The Lyuchburg Nrgiaian says Of this gal
liant man, that when the truth comes to be writ
ten about his latest heroic struggle, it will APP
pear, We apprehend, that he was more vic
tim Of circumstances than the incompetent
leader of forces that were simply inadequate to
meet and resist successfully the overwhelming
hordes ct the enemy. His first fight a.
Woerth. against four times his numbers, was
grand and heroic, and though he suffered ter
rlbly, he inflicted much greater lost, in killed
and wounded upon his enemy, aud drew off his
shattered forces in magnificent order, marshal
Ing them anew for the last great three-days'
conflict before Sedan. He died with the EN-
pre- he struggled to save. and was spared the
modification Of surrendering to the foe before
whose face he had never quailed in battle.
The sight Of brave man struggling amidst
such difficulties, is one upon which the world
cannot look uumoved, and many sigh will be
heaVed, and many briny tear will fall at men
ton of the grand old Marshal who dared to
lead where any dared to follow
How sleep the brave who sink to rest
BY all their country's wishes bless'd"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
LEXINGTON VOTES $4,000 FOR THE
VALLEY Il. R
LEXINGTON, VA, Sept. 10th, 1870

LEXINGTON, Va, Sept 10th, 1870
Ed Spectator To-day little Lexington,
the SLOW town, you call it, sends greeting to
the BIG City Of staunton, 10 the shape of
vote of 2O5 for subscription of $50, 900 to the
Valley r r., and only against it, She looks
confidently to Saunton to roll up equally as
large majority for $4,000
This result greatly cheers the hearts OF our
people and the Road is now considered fixed
fact if Staunton does her part, as we know
she will
1t is reported that Gen'l r. E. Lee, Presi-
dent of the Valley Road, was overjoyed at the
vote here. and says: IF Stanton does her
part he will see the Road built" For Gen'l.
Lee to will is to accom- plish and we await he
action Of the enterprising people OF Staunton
with no small interest.
Circuit Court is in session-Judge McLaugh-
lin presiding.
The College and Institute are rapidly filling
up-29 students arrived last night.
There is no other news of Importance
The Star will be issued by the 25th-cer-
tain. Hastily yours,
ROCKBRIDGE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
Letter From Hon. A. n. II. Smart

We invite the attention of our readers to the
etter Of Hon. A. Fl. Fl. Stuart in response to
number Of gentlemen who requested his con-
sent to allow them to announce him as can
dldate for Congress, subject to the decision Of
the District Convention proposed to be held in
Harrisonburg on Wednesday, the 9Th of Octo-
her,
He states briefly, but clearly, some of the
chief objects which he would assiduously labor
to accomplish, if the voters of the District
should honor him With their sufrages.
This District is fortunate in having one who
is not only eligible, but able to qualify and take
his seat in Congress. who possesses such emf
nent qualifications to represent the District
with ability and fidelity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

The var, SO far as France is concerned, is
virtually at an end, and the next great question
is how the new map of Europe shall be made
The acquisitve, even Baresark temper of Bis
MARcK leaves no doubt that he will insist not
only on pecuniary indemnity, but on terrific
rial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, and it remains to be seen
what the other Great Powers will say on this
subject. What complications may next arise
from this, it is not now necessary to conjecture.
Our present business is with France, and look
lng over the field, it is plain that she cannot
protract the struggle. TO do go would be sheer
madness, and it only remains for the Empress
Regent, In the interests of humanity, to make
the best terms she can with the conqueror.
We have feeling Of profound sympathy with
the gallant and accomplished people who are
confronted by SO hard fate as that which
awaits the French, and fluid in this grand his
toric surprise but another illustration of the
mutations of fortune which overtake Empires
as we'll as individuals. But when we think of
the awful carnage. the ghastly wrecks. the
widespread desolation wrought by this war, we
cry out against the false systems of society,
and the hollow professions of religion, which
render it possible for the ambitions of a NAPo-
LEON, or the audacity of BISMARCK to in
hict such incalcuable injuries, such indiscrioa-
BILE horrors upon one of the tairest portions Of
the globe. Norfolk Tr9inian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
Interesting Correspondence.
STANTON. Va, Sept. 9th,

=" STAUNToN, VA, Sept. 9Th 1870.
Hon. Aler II Fl Stuart
DEAR SIR-Our present most estinable Rep
resentative in Congress, Hon. VIM. Mines,
having announced his determination not again,
under any circumstances, to be candidate for
election, and being impressed, as we are, with
the conviction of the great importance to the
District to have as its Representative in the
next Congress, gentleman Of the largest ex-
perience In public affairs, and of the most COM
prehenslve and statesmanlike views of the
proper policy of our Government in the future,
we respectfully, but earnestly, request you to
allow us to announce you as candidate for
election to seat in the next House of Repre-
sentatives of the Congress of the United
States, subject to the decision of the District
Convention proposed to be held in Harrison
burg on the 5th proximo.
I No ara warp rocuaotf,lilv + .lll-eF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

The population of Paris, according to Gen.
sus taken in 1868, amounted to 2,l50, Gle souls,
OF whom 2,02S,7 1856 were born 10 France; that
is, S33,47 in the department of Seine, and L.
295 25S in other departments. OF the 122, $50
remaining persons 3,054 were naturalized citi-
zens, "a 2..3 Germans. 33.OSS Belgians, 10. 5S7
Swiss, 9 LOG English, 1903 Italians, 6,254 Hol-
landers, 4,40o Americans, 1924 Poles, 2. $50
Spaniards, 1856 Russians, SAL Scandinavians,
329 MoldoWallachians, 3l3 Turks, 29O Greeks,
and 1906 foreigners of all other nations
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
Stauntun Spettator.
Tuesday, September IS. 1870.


a Word OF Caution to the conservatives.
The coming election of Representatives to
Congress is one of unprecedented Importance
to the Southern States Upon its result the
most vital interests of the South depend. We
think that there is strong ground to hope that
the Conservatives and Democrats may carry
the next House of Representatives But the
contest will be close one The majority,
either way, will be small A single District
may control the result and give the organiza-
ton to the radicals on the one hand, or the
Conservatives and Democrats on the other. ln
view of these facts, it is of the highest i'm
portance that the people of the South should
make no mistake by which they may lose q
single member, and thereby endanger the or
ganization of the House, with the immense ad-
vantages that may result from 1t.
The test-oath is general in its terms. 1t ap-
plies to every member, North and South, I'M
less his disabilities have been removed. 1t is
a mistake to suppose that person who labors
under no disabilities by virtue OF the 18th
amendment, can take his seat in Congress with
out swallowing the test-oath. A man who is
not disfranchised under the 14th amendment,
can Sit in the State legislature or fill any State
Office. But it is not SO in regard to Congress
or Federal Offices. No one can take his seat in
Congress or fill any federal office, without taking
the test-oath unless has disabilities haze been
removed By act of Congress.
In nominating members Of Congress- there
fore, care should be taken not to nominate any
one who does not fall within one or the other
of these two classes. To other words, the NOM
inee must either be able to take the test-oath,
or his disabilities must have been removed.
The nomination and election of any man out
side of these classes, be his merits what they
may, will be futile, for he will not be allowed
to take his seat.
We regard this as a matter Of so much i'm
portance that we think the Executive Com
mittee at Richmond, ought, at once, to issue a
circular warning the people Of the several Dis
tricts to bear these facts in mind in making
their nominations 1t would be objectionable
for any District to endanger the supremacy of
the Conservatives and Democrats in the House
of Representatives by bunder of this kind.
We beg leave respectfully to call the atten-
tioa of the Committee to this important duty,
and we also request our contemporaries at Rich
mond to sound note of warning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

The UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. The Board
OF Visitors at the University of Virginia had a
meeting at the University on wednesday week.
The Board decided not to erect new chair Of
Scientific and Applied Agriculture as proposed,
but distributed the duties pertaining to such a
department among the departments of Chem
istry, Natural Philosophy, &C., already in ope-
ration. The Board decided also to establish a
model farm, near the University, for the use
of students who select the course of Agricul-
ture
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

We see that the Staunton Spectator suggests
the name Of this gentleman as a suitable one
to 90 before the nominating convention of the
Conservative party in the Staunton District -
While we have no right or purpose to dictate
to them, we yet venture the opinion that bet
ter nomination could not be made. Mr. Stuart
is gentleman of large experience in public af-
fairs, and has In him more Of the elements of
craftsmanship than any person in the State,
known to U.s. He would exert by his talents
and character, an influence in Congress that
might rebound greatly to our good.-Lgnch
bur0 Tlr0inidn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

The Independence Beige says, when Sedan
surrendered it contained 10000 soldiers; after
wards Is 900 more surrendered to the Prus-
slams, and 80 600 took refuge in Belgium
From these figures it infers that Mcmahon s
army did not greatly exceed lie. 900 men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

The six New England States, with voting
population, it is thought, less than that 81
Ohio, have representation in Congress OF
twelve Senators and twenty-seven Congress
men, while the latter State has only two Sen
ators and nineteen Representatives
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

On the Eth inst, under instructions from the
Government of the United States, Mr.. Wash
burne. United States Minister to France recog-
nized the new Government of France. and ten
dered the congratulations of the President at
the establishment of Republic
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

NOMINATION FOR CONGRESS The Conven-
ton which assembled In Danville on Monday,
representing the counties which compose the
4th District, nominated Col VIM. T. Owen,
of Halifax county: as the Conservative candi-
date for Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

Great manifestations are preparing at Mad
rid in honor Of the Republic of France. Ex-
preston will at the same time be given to the
popular demand for the abrogation of the ar
ticle in the Spanish Constitution establishing
monarchy as the legal form of government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

Some of Wendell Phillips friends are SO
we'll pleased at the idea of his becoming the
Temperance candidate for Governor of Massa-
thusetts, that they have pledged themselves to
furnish him whiskey enough to last hin,
throughout the entieG canvass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

oayE;uIhs M fourth annual meeting of the
viii be hafd at New Providence Church. r ooh
bridge county, Va, commencing on TnesJaG
the llth day, of October next A full meetino "
all the members is earnestly requested. -
ID. ALEX OFT, b. T. MCNUrr
B. HUTCHINSON, FINIEy HoUsT,o
A. I'll. STEEL J. RI lows
Committee of Arrangements.
seg6rN Rock: Register, Shenandoah Herald.
this Office TIE s'n0 o AUS 70
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

The Radical party in Virginia will have can
didates Of their own, at the next election, in
nearly every Congressional District and county
in the State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

The Prussian soldiers helmet bears this
quaint old covenanter-lke motto-"By God s
help. for my King and the Fatherland."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

PARIS, September s.-The French Consul
at Base teegraphs to his Government that
the garrison at Strasbourg made succe @sful
sort on Friday night, killing 900 or 10000
Prussials and capturing many guns. The
Prussians attempted to cross on pontoons be-
tween Point Jouif and Point AusterlitE and
were absolutely anrihilated by the mitrailieus
posted at Point de Pecheurs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

They have built or are building in London,
monument to Stonewall Jackson. We be-
lieve that few, if any similar compliments have
been paid to other Americans, in that country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

Since the adoption Of the dogma of Infal-
bility, by the Ecumenical Council at Rome, it
is said that all the prelates who opposed the
declaration have given in their adhesion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

N
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Rockbridge county, pronounced Sept 18th, 1862
in the cause in said Court pending, in which Ca
ry SCOTS administrator is plaintiff, and Cary
Scots heirs ct al are defendants the undersign-
ed, as special commissioners by said decree for
the purpose appointed, will, on
SATURDAY, THE 1sT DAY OF OCTOBER
1870, at IL CLOCK, M, on the premises, proceed
to sell the large and valuable tract of land of
which the late Cary Scott died seized lying i'm
medatey upon the Chesapeake u Ohio r r.,
two miles from Goshen Depot, in Rock bridge
county, adjoining the lands of Nancy Farrow,
and others, and containing by estimation 9I54
acres. This tract comprises hundreds of acres
of timbered woodland a considerable proportion
of which is susceptible of cultivation, and lying
as it does Immediately upon one of the great
thoroughfares of the State presents attractive
inducements 10 persons desiring to make prof
liable investment, or to engage in the wood or
lumber business. The tract is susceptible of di-
vision into or more smaller tracts, and will be
sold as whole or in parcels. may be most in
accordance with the wishes of purchasers, and
the interests of the estate Sale peremptory.
TERMS OF SALE Cash in hand sufficient to de-
fray the expenses of sale, and for the residue,
bonds of the purchaser. with good personal
curlty, for equal amounts, payable at six twelve,
eighteen and twenty-four months. with interest
from date, the title being retained as ultimate
security. W. A. ANDERSON,
J. 2. MOORE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

Holston Conference will convene at Wythe
vile On the 5th of October. Bishop Kava-
naugh to preside
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

Several horses and a rumber of cattle were
killed by lightning during recent storm in
GravsOn conntv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
An Attended Outrage.

4 lady from this CITY, who has been spend
ing the summer upon Der farm near Kappa
hammock station in Fauquier county, was sud
denly aroused from her slurnbers few nights
since by the pressure Of hand upon her arm.
and opening her eyes say large negro man
standing by the side of her bed She imme-
diately screamed for help, and her overseer,
who was an inmate of the house, armed with
a stick and gun, at once ran to her assistance
The william hearing the approach of the over
seer seized young lady, who was sleeping in
the same bed with the lady just mentioned, in
his arms aud springing through side door
darted for the woods, 2nd had reached the gate
of the enclosure before the oyerseer caught up
with him and forced him to relnquish his prey,
by beating him severely over the head with a
club The young lady had swooned from fright
The affair accustomed great excitement in the
neighborhood, and parties have been searching
for the wretch, but as yet without success
Alec Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
New Nevspapers.

The Valley Star will be revived in Lexlng-
ton by Maj. A. NJ. CARRIER, founder of the Vat-
ley Nirginian of this place, and Mr.. z. Aurele
Schaffter, late of Lynchburg -
Messrs. J. M. Darlington & Co., have COM
menced the publication of new paper, called
the Halifar Record, at Halifax Court House.
Mr.. Dabney Cosby conducts the editorial de-
nartment. He writes well and will make it a
good paper.
Messrs WISER and James will commence
shortly the publication of paper at Dublin
Denot Pulaski county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
NcaC Advertisements
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Furniture-Furnia ure-Furniture.
We respectfully call the attention of those who
may be in need of good and substantial Furni-
ture to our house in Washington, p. @. We
have on hand, and are constantly receiving,
a very large and varied stock of FURNITU RE
of all kinds, at prices SO low and reasonable that
we cannot fail to give satisfaction. To satisfy
yourselves give us a call osssld for price list
OF articles you may need.
ARCHIE NJ. ZIMMERMAN, forserly of Staun-
ton. is connected with our house. and will be
glad to see his friends or receive their orders
FL F. ZIMMERMAN d SON,
3l5 It'll street, Washington u. =.
sep13-2m
ExTANTED-A light spring wagon, sound
w IN every respect, warranted in good rum
ming order, suitable for town and country use,
at the new store on the wharf.
sepl3 r. ID SEARS, agent.
EHICKENS, Chickens, always on hand
~ at the new store on the wharf. =
r. D. SEARS. agent.
NOR SALE.-A small copper STILL with
II Cap and Worm complete, on an iron fur
mace Capacity ten (lO) gallons. Address 20
box 8i9, Richmond, Va. sep1S-zt*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

The census marshal of Petersburg makes the
population of that city Is, GA, an increase of
CAB since 1860
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

Grasshoppers have recently become very de-
structive to grass, garden vegetables, and the
late corn crops, in this section In some in
stances they have almost entirely destroyed the
late cabbage, &c Old Commonwealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
Hon A n IT Stuort

Keep good fences, especially line fences
they promote good feelings between neighbors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

The Republican State Convention has nomi-
mated Stuart L. Woodford as the candidate of
the Republican party for Governor of New
Vork
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

NOR SALE-Faluable PrOperfy.-As
IL executors of John Churchman dec d, we
will proceed at his late residence, six miles from
on il,'
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 18TH. 1870
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, all
the Personal Property LEFT by SAID decedent,
comprised in part Of
% HORSES AND COLTS, IL MICH COWS,
70 FAT CATTLE SO other CATTLE,
80 HOGS, rTT
lAU BUSHELS OF MERCHANTABLE WHEAT, 1900
BUSHELS OF OATS, 80 BUSHELS OF ORCHARD
GRASS SEED, 2S9 BARRELS OF EXTRA
FLOUR, 40 TONS OF HAY,
500 bushels Of CORN-to be delivered when
gathered Carriage, | Buggy, and Harness for
same, wagons, two horse wagon, Cart, Poll
mer Threshing Machine, wheat Fan, i wheat
Drill, Mccormick mower and reaper combined,
an interest of one-half in mower and CLEANER,
Smiths hay Press, cider press. and a large va
riety of AGRICULTURAL implements, household and
kitchen furniture, lot Of plank and shingles.
and great quantity of other articles too tedious
TO mention.
Ternis-All sums of ten dollars and under, in
hand over that SUM six months credit or bonds
with good PERSONAL security. ) = III u I
Bale to commence at 8 O'Clock, A NJ
VINCENT T tCHURCHMAN
JOHN s. CHURCHMAN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

On the sih inst, the English iron plated
steamer, 'Captain.' was lost off Fiuisterre,
France and all on board, 500 persons, were
drowned
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

1t is mentioned as most curious fact that
Baron Won Moltke, in his long life of war, has
never commanded regiment in the field.