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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

It is stated that the life of Capt. Norfeet, Of
Richmond, who was killed by the accident near
the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, on
Saturday night week, had been insured in the
st. Louis Mutual Company for S., 900. but his
policy expired at noon on the very day he was
l-.f1oI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

CANDID. -Greeley ingenuou>ly states as a
reason why the Republicans were defeated last
week in North Carolina that comparatively
there are fewer negroes in that State than
there are in the cotton States This confession
shows that the northern Republicans are fully
aware of the position which their party holds
in the South They know that it is nothing
but negro party But Tor negro votes no
Radical could be found foolish enough even to
be candidate for any Office in the gift of the
southern people, - Dispatch c1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

The King of Prussia has issued proelama-
ton to the people of France. dated Saarbr uck,
August l1th. in which he assures them that
his object was only to repel aggression; that be
made war only on soldiers and that citizens
should be secure 10 their persons and property
so long as they abstain from hostile acts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
North Carolina

This State gave General Grant majority of
1916, and sent six out Of seven Radical repre-
sentatives to Congress. Now, it elects FIVE
Conservatives aud only two Radicals to Con-
gress, while both Branches of the Legislature
are Conservative by nearly two to one So much
for Holden Radicalism This unscrupulous
man, In order to secure party triumph and re-
tain his hold Of power did not hesitate to com
NIT outrages upon the peace and dignity of the
Commonwealth over which he presides. by in
prisoning citizens whose liberties he should have
felt bound to protect, and using his own mer-
cenaries, and United States troops, to overawe
the people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

General Palikao, who succeeds Olivier as the
head Of the French ministry, holds an i'm portant
command at Lyons. and his appointment looks
to US SIS if military energy was to be the rule at
the French capital.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
MANAGERS FOR THE BALL

Col Wilmington, Arkansas Judge Jno. T.
Harris, Harrisonburg Geo. d. Young. Esq,
louisiana Col Rudolph Turk, Highland !;
Maj. r. Randolph, Baltimore Col G. W. Car
rington, Richmond l'r. Carter Berkeley, Va;
Capt E. ". Lyman, New Orleans Col Jas
81. Skinner, Stanton Capt Wm IL Efinger,
Harrisouburg Maj Marshall Hanger, S,aun-
ton; NJ. W. D. Hogshead, Esq, Augusta, and
Maj. Jas. Walker, Augusta
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
CAMUEL G. BASMIN,
- ACCOUNTANT & ROOK-KEFPER

= ACCOUNTANT & BOOK-KEEPER
solicits encouragement in q new mode of Bust
mess, promising prompt attention, and entire
satisfaction ~ .afa1y ad5 q mas VT
Will open or start new sets of books for Mer-
chants, or other parties will render Merchant 3
and other accounts, examine and reconcile Pass
Books OF Banks, furnishing vouchers when de-
sired.
Desires to keep one or two sets of Books, and
will negotiate Loans at fair rates. .7s. -
My Office is with James Ker, Insurance
Agent, above First ational Bank
/ aul6-3m seefaI VI
EpRECE OF PLOWS REDUCED
Il have this day reduced the price of the gem
uine Bradley Livingston Plows, and win now
sell them as tollows; tIoIL = : ~
/ No 4 q horse) Plow at $3.50
:. s medium horse) g $3.50.
. large horse) So I'd I'D
These plows, together with the east,ngs' s,it.
able, all of the very best quality, will be found
constantly on hand, at the Hardware Store of
Geo. u Price Staunton, Va, and at the foundry
- Az . aqld.iH F.LYLE1bbR
.sY ,a0snuatH .8[g -aa 49, 80
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

A great demonstration of rejoicing over the
late Democratic Conservative victory in North
Carolina was made last Thursday night In Will
mington. There was an illumination, torch
light procession, bonfres, firing of cannon and
thousands of persons on the streets all to testi-
ty the joy of the people at their mighty de-
Gverance Good order and good feeling uni
versaly prevailed. Colonel Wadde, Con-
gressman-elect, made a speech during the
ceremonies eminently conservative and concilia.
tory in its character.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

We approve the recommendations of the COM
mttee, that the Conservat We party of the State
refrain for the present from entangling itself
with and committing ITSELF fully and formally,
to any national party. OF course the Conserva-
tives of Virginia are opposed u. toto to she Rad
ical party, its leaders, its policy and its prnci-
Piles and is prepared to fight them with might
and main forever. The question involved ap-
pears to us to be, whether the Conservatives of
Virginia shall trust themselves blindly iato the
hands of the Northern Democracy, mot know
ing as yet what their platform of party princi-
Piles is to be,) or endeavor, by preserving a
temporary inactivity and neutrality. TO bring
the national Democracy up TO heir own LIBERAL
progressive and practical standard We accept
the policy of independent State Conservatism
in this sense and with this understanding but
repudiate it as implying, in the most remote
degree, the likelihood of any alliance, on our
part, with the Radical destroyers Of the coun-
try, liberties, laws and prosperity Lyuct6uro
Republican. 3a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
TOURNAMENT-A AND BALL

The Grand Tournament aud Fancy Ball al
the Stribing Springs has been postponed unit
Thursday, the 18th. instead of the l7th as here
tofore announced.
We understand that great success is antici
pated, aud that the affair. in every respect, vii
be brilliant ous.
Judge IL w. Shelley will deliver the corona
ton address
Col. C w. Darlington, the distinguished
President of the Piedmont and Arlington Life
Insurance Company, will make the response
and S. Trayers Phillips the charge to the
Knights.
MARsIIALs FOB THE TOURNAMENT
Capt. John n. Opie, Chief Marshal
Brown Allen, First Assistant.
VIM Rumgardner, Second Assistant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

The Democratic Conservative State Commit
tee of North Carolina are out in an address
congratulating the people upon their victory
over Holden, Kirk & Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

Radical papers admit that the North Caro-
lima Ku-Klux ''are few in numbers, are weak
and cowardly, and that the organization is
ridiculous. These are the terrible fellows the
United States troops were sent to keep in sub
iugation =.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

Two negro boys attempted to throw a train
Of the Chesapeake & Ohio road from the track,
near Hanover G. H., Tuesday last, so that they
might get aboard and ride 10 Richm ond. They
went to Richmond but as prisoners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

DEATH OF A OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Sallie j.
Clements, Of Abemarle county, near Scottsville,
who had reached the remarkable age of one
hundred and ten years, two months and fifteen
days, died on the oath of July, 1870. She re-
tanned all her faculties up to the hour of death,
with the exception of her hearing, which was
slightly impaired.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

The Winchester Sentinel in speaking of the
Government Of France, says:
Would that the Southern States enjoyed so
benefcent government and the same degree
of freedom. Napoleon could not retain his
throne a week, were he to countenance such
outrages as are encouraged in North Carolina
Texas and other Southern States.'' 1T
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

Virginia has as good soil as any part of
the United States, and certainly her climate is
vastly superior to that of the North or West.
With such natural advantages as she is &C
knowledged by all to possess We can see no
reason why real estate should not steadily if
not rapidly advance 10 price,. ri M aafas
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

1t is said Of Georgia that three hundred thou
sand bales of cotton, at the lowest calculation,
will be made during this season, and that the
wheat crop was the finest ever gathered in the
State. sgv7ll3 sag o. 5icas9le 80 s9919fs szl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
Near Advertisements.

man who understands the WOODEN FAC
n tory BUSINESS, with a capital of from
$4,000 to $4,000, can obtain very desirable sit
uation in Augusta county, Va. Everything. in
readiness to start business Apply at this office.
au16 81 s5}Ayi
NEVE SHARES OF STOCK in the Me-
chanics' Building Association OF Staunton
are offered for sale. Apply at this office or to
au16 JAMES KER, Secretary.
7 EXTINCTION PRESBYTEKH will
Baths. on Sist August. at IL o'clock, M.
aul6-2ta ssi11~t r. G. WALRFR, s. G. {.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

A BEREAVED FAMlLY-The beloved wife Of
leading physician Of Louisa died last week
and was buried on Friday. So distressed was
her husband at her loss that he took iaudanum,
and was at last accounts in a mort critical cor
dition Her oldest son to rid himself of life
by frantic effort to throw himself Gu. Of an
up stairs window. He was prevented, howey-
er, from efecting his desperate purpose by a
friend who happe ned to como into the room
just in time to save him. -Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

Bishop McGill, of the Catholic Diocese of
Virginia, has gone from New Y ork to Saratoga.
He is yet in an enfeebled condition. He is ex-
pected home about the Goth of August.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

KILLED BY LIGHTNING. VIM. FL. Hanna, a
prominent lawyer Of Bloomington, Ill, was
killed on Friday night week by stroke of ght-
ming. His wife, lying by his side, was severely
stunned. but recovered to find her husband
dead
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

New silver mines have been discovered in
New Mexico. which are said by mineral au
thorities to be the richest yet found on the Pa
cifc coast b0d Eli 8aisesle1 pgid2r99 10
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

An account is given by the Monttemr of the
death of General Douay, from which it appears
that he deliberately sought it as soon as he dis
covered that his army was hopelessly defeated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

We have no doubt that Holden and bis baf-
fed party would be delighted if they could get
up Conservative outbreak that would bring
the Federal power to their aid, but the North
Carolina people will not accommodate them
Ballots are enough, without bullets Peace,
law, order and moderation on the part of the
Conservatives is the true policy, aud the policy
they will pursue.
Thus passes away, we Iru-t forever, the Rad
ical curse from North Carolina. Rich Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
For the Sncctator.

Admiral Farragut is reported to be very low
and sinking rapidly at Portsmouth, n. II.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

Union for the sake of the Union union for
the sake of peace union for the sake of hon
est, economical and constitutional government /;
union of all the anti Radical elements, is the
clear and pithy putting of the Democratic plat
form by the Boston Post, an authority which
cannot be gainsaid by the most wilfully hyper
critical
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

Too BAD-At the election in Augusta coun-
ty on Saturday last, held on the question of a
county subscription of 5000 900 to the stock of
the Valley Railroad Co, it was lost. as three
fifth majority was not obtained. Well, if the
people of Augusta are satisfied to get in and
out of their county through the one hole that
Col Crozet bored through the Blue Ridge we
ought to be, but outsiders think they should
have given the new road unanimous vote
Abipodon TirQfnian 4a -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

The Shenandoah Herald says that grasshop-
pers are ravaging the country around about.
Vegetation of all kinds has been most merciless-
ly assailed. These pests are by far more nu-
merous than for many years before. sg saI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

DESTROYED BY LIGHTNING A valuable
barn and contents, belonging to MIR. VIM Scott
near Orange 9. H., was destroyed by lightning
yesterday "Wednesday morning, about one
o'clock There was heavy fall of rain for three
hours - fred Her0In 3l1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
Gtomnazssioncr,s Notice.-In nnrsnonce

commissioners Notice.-In pursuance
~ of adecree of the Circuit Court for Angus
ta county, rendered July Is, 1870, in the cause
OF John HUTcHENs, JR. u.s. DAVID RANKIN AND
AIS; | shall proceed at my office in Staunton. on
Frsday the 2nd day of September merit to take an
account OF liens upon the real estate mentioned
IN the Bill, and of the annual rental and fee SIM
pie values of said property. All nersons bavin,
mems upon the property hereby notified to
make their claims known to me on or before the
day last named herein. Given under nv hand
as Master Commissioner of said Court. this Ar
gust 9th, 1870. SO JOS. A. WADDELL.
au9-4w 1r..- Comn;s;,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

The New York Times lRepublican) says
lit seems certain that the anticpations of riot
and bloodshed, which were Governor Holden 5
pretext for invoking the presence of Federal
troops, were not realized. And it seems at
least probable that, notwithstanding Holden S
extraordinary efforts we might almost say In
consequence of these efforts the gains have
been on the side of the Democracy. There is
a possibility of managing election matters a
little too much'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

Any attempt to revive old party issues in
this State now-to array Wings aud Demo
Gratis against each other-to caviI about names
or to do anything to distract the harmony which
has, and still prevails in the ranks of the op-
ponents of Radicaism-should be discount
tenanced. Unity and energy are now wanted
to disenthrall Virginia The. following from
the Lynchburg Virginian expresses the true
sentiment, which should actuate all -
''We are not at all concerned, as some of our
contemporaries seem to be-, about name for
our party. That OF CONSERVATIVE answers the
purpose well enough, and is sufficiently dis
tinctiVe. We are not called upon by any ex-
isting necessity, to change it. Let US not
trouble ourselves with discussions about this
We are Conservatives, as Sopposed to Radical
| asns, and that is enough. Let every man who
has been with as in the past stand firmly to
| his colors in the future. and Radicalism will
suffer Waterloo defeat in Virginia o5s
The gentlemen into whose hands the execu-
| tive power of the organization has been given,
| recognize and avow that their duty aud the
| interests OF the party require that the name and
principles and alliances OF conservatism should
| be maintained They have received their au-
| thorlty from the coalition of 1869 they repre-
sent combination of all the anfi-radica ele-
| ments of Virginia, and they appreciate their
mission to be the more intimate fusion, the
closer concentration, the perpetuasion of that
combination as the guardian of the domestic
interests of the State. To go beyond this, to
inaugurate any change of nomenclature or pur-
pose, to alter the relations Of the party to any
class Of our people, or to tamper with the terms
upon which alliance was effected, would be the
usurparaton of power not delegated to them
and they have discharged their true duty, while
consulting the welfare of the com uiunty, In re-
fusing to consider questions involving National
politics, or looking to the transfer of The Con
sentative strength to any partizau organization.
Rich Wing. i ztrf' sa&i
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
4 EPEN HILL. SCHnOT.

SPEN HILL SCHOOL. IIeaF DO
N LOUISA COUNTY, VA.,a
will reopen on the let of October next. The
course of study embraces the Ancient and Mod
ern Languages, Mathematics, and the English
Branches. Refer to r. Mauzy or Col. Baldwin,
and for Circulars to c. j. KEMPER, 1i1,
I aul6-2mI Cuckoo, Lonisa county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
NOTTCE.-Gal

rOMM NOTICE.-Gabri-
~ ella r. Chapman, ct ais, plaintiffs, Us. John
The accounts in the foregoing cause having
been recommitted, notice is hereby given to the
parties interested that shall proceed at my of
flee at Bath Courthouse, Virginia. on Monday
the 18th day of September next, to take an ac-
count of the balance in the hands of William H.
Terrll, special receiver, and make report of the
proper distribution of the fund under the control
of the Court. @. r. MCDANNALD,
aul6-4w Commissioner in Chancery.
NOVELTY 'sOriOde Gold Fountain
llN These Pens equal, and guaranteed
for TWO YEARS to do same service as the best
Gold Pen Sample sent, post paid, 25 cents per
dozen. Patent Eraser Pen Holder, Letter Open
er, Pencil Fl sharPener &c, combined m price 25
can make from So to SIS per day. Send for cir
Gu liar and samples, to 1tt. ags~ brax
JAMES GERARD s. CO.,
P. O. Box 1891. So Nassau ST., N. Y.
I'M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
NOMMIsSIONEK,S NOTICE
NOMMISSlONER'S NOTICE.

u suance OF q decretal order of the Circuit
Court of Bath county, rendered on the 10Th
day of May, 1870, In cause pending in the said
Court in the name of George Maysc. plaintiff vs
Charles c.. Francisco ct ais defendants, notice is
hereby given to the creditors of said George
Mayse, to present their claims properly anthem
tcated to me, son or before Saturday the 10th day
of September next as l shall at that time pro-
coed at my Office at Bath Court house, Va, to
take further account of the plaintiffs liabili-
ties, and also further account of any credits to
which the plaintiff may be entitled upon the
debts heretofore reported --- tt
-.-, ~ g. Il. MCDANNALD fr
au16-4W Com missioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
HtO1nmissiOner's NOtice.-To

HOmmiSSiOner's NOtlce.-TO The credit
u tors of John E. Riley and all others inter-
ested in the Chancery suit Of Thornton G Stout
VS.. John E. Riley" now pending in the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, TAX NOTICE that
have appointed Wednesday, the 14A dan. of
September, 1870, for the purpose of then execu-
ting at my office in Staunton, in the above named
suit entered by the Circuit Court of Augusta
of John E. Riley are required to produce their
claims with the proofs thereof, before me at nv
said Office, on or before the day appointed !; and
all others interested will also take notice to at
tend on said day, at same place prepared to fur
nish me the information necessary for a satisfac
tory execution of said order.
j. N. HENDREN. y,.e
au16-1ts p,1ooionon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
commissioners Notice.-In mrs,

au9-4w HTsV Commissonor
commissioners NOtice.-In pursuance
~ OF decree of the Circuit Court for Angus
"a county, rendered July 16 1870, in the cause of
ROBERT u 'BTCKLE ps. ROBINSON HANeER AVN
AIS, shall proceed at nv office in Sta1nton NJ
oot"raoy the 3fd day Of September raert, to take
an an account OF liens upon the property of the de-
zen s hooins Hanger the annua rental and
lee simple values of the property, and the hal
ance due thereon from the defendant George a
Hundiey.1 All persons having liens on the nron-
cry are hereby notified to make them known to
me- on or before the day last named hera,n y
Given under my hand as Master (,ommn;ss;on.
er OF SAID Court, this August 9Th J87Oss = - :.
au9-4w =. JOS. "A. WADDEL1., Con,'r.
commissioners SaIe.-In pursuance Of
90 ~ a decree OF the Circuit Court for Augusta
county rendered at June term, 1870 in the Cause
OF FAULs CREDITORS us. SAMUEL Paul. + shaII
proceed at my office in Staunton on Mo1adoaI r.
1th aay OF Septens6er mert to take an account of
liens upon the real estate of said Paul and tha
value OF said estate, and to ascertain whether The
rents and profits thereof would In five wears d;s0
charge the liens. All persons having lions 49,
sue estate are hereby notified to make the same
SHOWN to me, on or before the day last named -
u VI under my hand as Master Commissioners
oi sa sal Court, this August 9Th, 1870.
ao21E JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
OIiCE is hereby given that 1 shall anniv
renewal . af Second Pee Auditor of Virginia for The
oe % whlch has been lost or DESTROYED VIZ o'o
ro Oertlhcate NO zoo for $500 issued in name Of
700 Uo ~ ?. crawford under act of Both March
pany. va CAROLINE - 7,I a w D M 10 G0m-
july26-4w :. >001Ar NJ a"0.
NJ OTHCE.-An persons indebted - ~ =
~ tate of George r. Antrim. decd ~ h, I Inc es
a. are hereby requested to come forward
once ana pay up as it necessary to settle the
es l'e w a. an early day and do not desire ex
u , where 1t Is absolutely necessary to nnrsna
outstanding debts u 'ne
ara All persons having claims against said estate
"''o iequgsIe ca TO present them for settlement
m..,,.. ). WIN. { AIbWE1L, Executors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
och WILLOW FEMALE SCH01SI

4 och WILLOW FEMALE SCHOOL,.
Ia CHURCHvILLE. VA,
REV. p. FLETCHER, Principal.
The second session of this school will open
September 18th, 1870, and close June 18th, 1871
-f4.s +----- 3s* TERMS if, i.yf r-a.t0
Board, exclusive of washing, lights and 33
towels) per session. ......... ........ $3.50 90
Tuition in higher English branches . 5000
Tuition in primary English branches -. - 80 90
Latin and French, each, 10 90
Music and use OF Piano, ................ 5000
Payable half on admission, half LIST February
aD16-4ts Eat.H ltr.arl e.lf q. = +
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16

THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES. causes
character and results. by A. H. Stephens. -
National Publishing Company, Philadelphia.
We have received the second volume of this
work, which has been looked for, and will be.
perused with so much interest. The history Of
the earlier days of the Confederate Government
and particularly that portion of its existence at
Montgomery. as a provisional Government,
is given, and as Mr.. Stephens took part in the
Provisional Congress-, as a delegate from Geor-
gia, and was entrusted with many important
duties, bis statements concerning these affairs
are Of great value. His narrative of the Con-
ference between President Lincoln and the Con-
federate Commissioner at Hampton Roadsss is
full and interesting. The vexed question of
the non-exchange of Prisoners of War is laid
bare before the reader, and the peace move
ments in the South are explained. -
The present volume is narration Of .tbe
events Of the War, and is graphic and enter
tanning The indomitable energy which, in the
midst of falling health, Mr. Stephens has
brought TO the preparation of this work, was
remarkable, and has resulted in the production
of the best history of the war, we have yet seen,
and the only Southern history of real merit thai
has appeared. Agents for the sale Of the work
are desired in every county. smsao