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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18
Meeting Of the State Central COMMITTEES

AT a meeting Of the resident memhe-
Of the State Central Commit ' :;
Conservative party of held n f 81 tn tine
OF hleH'"o '~-, July 8, ISL, there being pres res
ent Messrs. r. T. Daniel, Jas. Neeson. Albert
Ordway. Thos. Branch, J. R. Fisher. P. r
Moore, W. ID, Palmer, and M. L. Straus, it
was
Resolued, That the interests of the Conser-
vative party require convention of the whole
State Conservative Committee, and that a
meeting of the entire committee should be held
in the city of Richmond, on Wednesday, July
goth, 1871.
In accordance with that resolution, the dis
trict members of the committee are hereby p~
tilted to attend the meeting.
The following are the district members.
Robert L. Montague, of Middlev.x
Thomas j. Corprew, Of Norfolk:
c. G. McRae, OF Chesterfield;
Thomas y. Goo1e, of NJ ecklenburg
Charles W. Button, of Lynchburg
John. b. Baldwin. of Augusta
James L. Kemper, of Madison
William Watts, of Roanoke;
John w. Giett. of Acccmac;
w. Fl. I. Gregory, Of Petersburg;
Chastaine White, of Hanover;
Peter Saunders, Jr., of Franklin;
RI. w. Duke, Of Albemarle;
Jas. HI. Williams, of Frederick;
JAS. V. Brooke, Of Fauquier
w. B. Aston, of Russell;
R. T. DANIEL, Chairman.
j. R. FISHER, Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

REMARKABLE LoNGEvITY.-A correspondent
from Craigsville in this county writes to us as
follows
IA negro man, formerly belonging to the fam
lily of Buchanans, living on the head of Walkers
Creek, died on the 18th ultimo, aged at least los
years. Some have supposed him to be 116 years
old) He was known as Daddy George, and
has been healthy and active until the last year
or two of his life, during which he was feeble
and almost, if not entirely blind He was re-
spected and esteemed by all who knew him, as
an honest and truthful negro
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

The Baltimore Sun says 1.-The late demo-
cratic convention of Kentucky, which repre-
scented nearly all the white people of that
State, adopted a declaration of principles,
which declares, among other dem ocratic doc
trines, that the democratic party of the State
pledges itself to put down all infractions Of the
law, whether Ku Klux or otherwise, by the
power OF the State courts and the stern admin
lstration OF the State laws This is the right
doctrine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

CAMP MEETINGs.-The first camp meeting for
Shenandoah Valley District, Virginia Annual
Conference of the United Brethren in Christ.
will be held near Mothers Cave, Augusta coun-
ty, commencing August 4th, 1871.
near Stribling Springs, Augusta county, COM
mencing August 18th. The third will be held
on the old ground near Singers Glenn, Rocking
ham county, commencing August 25th The
fourth will be held near Grove Hill, Page poun-
ty, commencing Sept, 1st
Bishop Weaver of Baltimore, Md, is expect
ed to attend the second or Stribling Springs
meeting }. L. GIRL M,
By order of j. W. HOWE, P. E.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

Alta speciai meeting of the Staunton baptls'
church held on Friday evening, July l4th, 1911
the following preamble and RESOLUTIONS ~eie
adopted: =,
Whereas, During the months that this chur !;
was without pastor, its pulpit was 1altn1qliy
sic and Jno. Hart, therefore
Resolved, That we hereby express our hearty
appreciation of their labors, and tender them our
warm thanks for the same.
RESOLVED, That this preamble and these reso-
lutions be published in our city papers and the
Religious Herald.
p r HOaE c. O.
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.ION sPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

lie VIRGINIA UNIvERsITY.-Th FIRST ar
tlcle IN "Old and New very a'ole journal
published In Boston, and edited by Rev. Ed
ward Everett Hale, nephew of the distip-
guisned statesman and scholar. speaks in very
complimentary terms o.. our Unive ,rsity, whose
system OF instructic'. is highly commended as
oneil's Tue OeS method for obtaining prae-
,1a' .o'uies o. any University in America -
in'S Is Aigh com limeut, coming from the
source 6 does
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18
Indicted for Murder.

On Saturday last, in Baltimore, the Grand
Jury made two presentments against Mrs
Elizabeth G, Wharton-the first for felonious-
ly, wifully, and with malice aforethought, kill
ing and numbering General VIM. Scott Ketch-
UNI, of the United States army, by admins
tering tartar-emetic or some other pois-
onous drug, on or about the 2Sth of June,
1871; the second presentment is for attempt
ing the murder of Eugene Van Ness by ad-
ministering poison about the same time
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

BURNT BY LIGHTNING. "A correspon dent
of the Richmond Dispatch, writing from Stan
ardsville, in Green county, says:
esquire George Shermau's frame barn was
struck by lightning yesterday evening and en-
tirely consumed, together with about $50 bush
els of wheat-his whole crop. Loss about
5000; no insurance. A locust tree was also
struck in the squire yard, a few steps from the
dwelling"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

On yesterday N. K. Trout, Esq, and Mr.. Sam
Fl. Bell bought 200 acres of the farm of Dr. Il.
G. Norman, deceased, 6 miles from Staunton'
at $40 so per acre. cash. There are no buildings
upon that portion of the tractpurchased by these
gentlemen, but the land is good, and worth the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

AS there seems to be some misapprehenslon on
the part of some of the lawyers as to the time at
which the Court of Appeals will commence Its
session in this place we will state that the 10th
day of August is the time fixed by the Court as
heretofore officially advertised.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

A charter of incorporation has been granted
to the "Independent Hose Company" OF Harris
onburg. The capital stock of the company is to
be not less than 100000 nor more than $780,
divided into shares of 800 each. The object OF
the company is the protection of the property of
the citizens of that town.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

The FIRST fancy and masquerade ball of the sea-
son at the GreerDc-ier White Sulphur Springs
will take place on the 26iS inst, by which time
the attendance of visitors will be so large as to
make it certain that the event will be one OF ex-
cedine magnifcence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

"V1RG1x1a TELEGRAPH COMPANY. "-Thls
Telegraph Company have completed their line
up the Valley to this place. Their office is in
one of the basement rooms of the Virginia no.
90, next door to the Office of Adams Express
(IomnanS. The competition which we will now
have between the two telegraph companies will
have the effect of reducing the rates of charges.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

Independent Hose Company" noticed in last
weeks paper will be held on the 18th, 18th and
18th days of October. This will give ample
time for preparation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

We hope that many will avail themselves OF
the opportunity on Monday next, Court-day, to
pay their subscriptions and get the benefit of the
reduction on advance payments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

LOST. "A colored man named Enoch Co
rum, who attempted to commit an outrage up
on white lady in the southern part of Lou
doun county last week, was caught in the Bull
Run Mountains day or two since by party
who were in pursuit of him, and 'lost'' by
them. To lose a man, in guerrilla slang,
means to hang or shoot him, and it is said that
Corum's taking off was by the latter process.
This is the current report. alexandria Ga
zeff1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

We have had several good showers here du-
ring the past week, and the corn is growing rap
idly. We hope our farmers will be blessed with
q good corn crop.
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'gtauntot1 Spettatar.

DOLLAR SAVED is DoaaA LA sd MADF for sas
to Grant S0any 1f sas
vance nppS Sg strictly aduamee that before
m or a. will be charged tauo dollars per a'sm
being a deduction of one dollar from the reguia'
Those who will pay up arrearages, and pay IGl
too dollars for the year for which ADVANCE pay
ment shall be made We desire to qo
IN rut1no a. that it will be better for our pa
t teons k and believing that it will be better for us
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

u \ R A SUGAR-CURED BANNER
HH MS, Sides. Breasts and Shoulders
hlte Drips and Bartors Syrups; Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco; Family, Extra and Superflne
Flour; Cofees, Teas, Sugars, sc.
J. w. TODD s. CO.,
Burwell Corner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

We are pleased 10 see that long trains filled
with passengers on their way to the mineral
springs in the mountains, are now passing here
daily. We hope that each of the springs will
make a good season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

Farmers can find sale for their wheat, flour,
grain, and produce generally, by consigning the
same to Charles L. Todd, Richmond. See adj
Yertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18
or nv agent. F. w. HENDERSON,
ian1O-tf i. y box 60, Lexington, Va.
MOnn CKES.--VALUABLE LANDS
SVVBtD FOR SALE, lying on both sides O.

0OOO ACKES.-.VA LUABLEL LANDS
SVJUU FOR SALE, lying on both sides Of
Piney River, in the counties of Nelson and Am
herst, 1900 acres cleared, 600 acres of which is
River Bottom. The whole of this land is unsur-
passed for its fertility, producing corn, wheat,
oats, tobacco and grasses, large portion of which
large vein of very rich iron ore, Ia sample of
which can be seen at the Office of Messrs. Echols,
Bell & Catlett Staunton.) This property is wor-
thy the attention of capitalists seldom such is
lies in one body, but will be divided into tracts
to suit purchasers.
Terms liberal. For further information, adj
dress j. W. Warwick, Warm Springs, Bath Co.,
Va, or d. A. Witt Lovingston, Nelson Co., Va.
j. w. WARWICK,
doc If u A WITT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18
The Pardon of Bowen.

The New York World has a long article or
this subject beginning as follows:
"Ralnaans qui naeruit ferdt Let the devil
have his DUE President Grant, in his pardon
of Bowen, the bigamist, has certainly contrived
to do the worst thing with the worst grace ever
yet attempted Or achieved by an American
chief magistrate. 1t is so bad thing, and SO
i'll done, that one is really at loss where to be-
gin in pointing out either the intrinsic indie
cencies or the oircumstancial absurdities of the
act The very terms of the pardon are an Of
fence against syntax, truth and common sense.
No criticism can do such Justice upon them as
they do upon themselves.
The World concludes as follows:
Zone of these days the truth will appear
and the honest sense of the whole country viii
then echo our words of to-day that the pardon
of this bigamist, considered in all its aspects
and relations, is the scurviest deed ever ye
done by chief magistrate Of the United
States "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

A1L1eAToR.-We ever expected to see real
live alligator in this part of the country, yet we
did so on Friday last. 1t was small. because 1t
was yourg, but it was the real Simon pure"
reptile and no mistake. 1t was sent to George
M. Cochran, Jr., of Charlottesville, by some
friend in Florida and he presented tito his broth
or James. living within few miles of this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

w. S. M. Wilkes sells splendid Refrigerators
for SIG. Elegant sets of chairs only $3.50. No
old stock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

Y undersigned hereby offers for sale, on &C
commodating terms, number of desirable lots
varying in size from one to four acres, near to
and west ofthe corporation line and north of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. A number of
them fronts on what is known as the Old Middle
brook road which departs from the Parkersburg
turnpike near the corporation line and leads by
Piper's brckyard to my residence.
Streets and alleys have been laid off IS will
appear from an inspection of plat of the lots at
the law office of Messrs. Smith 6 Elder. Those
desiring either building or pasture lots would do
we'll to look at them.
Apply to Stuart, Lilley & Co., Real Estate
Agents or to the undersigned.
VIM j. SHIJMATE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

The communication signed Ky will appear
in the next issue-having been received too late
for publication on our first page of this week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

Hunter s Co., booksellers, are in receipt OF
the August Magazines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

M ABROAD MEETENG.-Officeo of the
II, Valley Railroad Company, Staunton, Ju-
" ist l871eIt was resolved this day by the
Stockholders of the Valley Railroad Company,
in general meeting assembled, that the first an
nusI meeting of the Stockholders of this Com
nany shall be held on the 1st day of August
next. in the town of Lexington, to which time
and place this meeting was adjourned. and that
notice of the same be given through the Staun-
ton and Lexington papers
Staunton and Lexington papers copy tdm
w-TRUTH IS MIGHTY AND WILL PRE-
VAIL DESPITE the efforts Of designing persons to
crush or break it down. Relying upon this ad-
age we have taken occasion at various times to
hold social converse with the a1Hicted and to
point to the established remedy for many of their
ills, BAKERS PREM!UM BlITERS. a med
icne that has successfully stood the test of thirty
years trial and is to-day conceded to be the
most popular medicine in Virginia Their pop
ularity however. is not confined to Virginia, but
extends throughout the United States and the
CaEadas; in fact, wherever introduced they take
a firm hold defying competition In cases of Dys-
pepsia. Liver Complaint, Dysentery, Nervous
Headache Loss of Appetite, and all other dis
eases arising from the stomach and bowels
Read what DR.. Read voluntarily states, a COR
roboration of at least thousand written state
m3nts
RICHMOND. May l5 ISLE. BAKER, Dear
Sir. It affords me pleasure to state that [ have
used your Justly celebrated BlTTERS with de-
cided success in cases of Nervous Debility and
General Weakness from which have suffered
for many years; as tonic, III NY Judgment,
thew have no equal in the market. L have adop-
ted them in my f.nlily, discardlng all others
Asst q. s. Rev.
Sold by Druggists everywhere
e. BAKER, Proprietor,
ine es> r Richmond Va.
= n
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Special Notices.
EHO OG He IL & 30 Ii Il 1T T
I'd BUILDERS s. CONTRACTORS
STauNToN AND LEXINGTON. VIRGINIA

STAUNTON AND LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA.
Ali work in the House Building line promptly
and neatly executed
Highest cash prices paid for seasoned lumber.
july11-6m
NOTICE.-I expect to change my business
~ and will, therefore, sell privately my house
and lot and store house. situated in Mt Sidney,
Augusta county. 1t is frst-rate stand for a
store. GEO. ). WALKER.
iuly11-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

Paw your subscriptions in advance, and make
6f,y uer cent on your investment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

UNFORTUNATE. Our young friend, Mr.. E.
A. Legg, again had the misfortune Of having
his trunk robbed on Thursday morning, at his
room in the American Hotel gold watch
and chain and set of fine bosom studs, vau-
ed in all at about 5000, were taken from the
trunk, while other valuables remained untouch-
ed. Mr.. Legg seems to be unfortunate, as this
Is the second time he has been robbed since his
residence in our town. We wish him better
luck in future. -Harrisonbvg Enterprise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

Hats. CAPS, BOOTS & Shoes
In The subscribers have on hand a>large, va
rled and well-selected stock of Hats, CAPS Boots
and Shoes of the latest styles and best Qualities
which they will sell cheap.
Ladies, Misses, Gents and Boys can all be ac-
commodated upon the best terms Give them a
call and examine and Judge for yourselves
M. A. BRIGHT & CO.,
New street. Staunton, opposite Yeakle's jewelry
store
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CtOtisJ2ag.
ELOTEHENG! CLOTHING
j. A. ARMENTROUTS

New Clothing House, No. 123 Augusta street.
take this opportunity of informing my friends
and the public generally that have just opened
large stock of superior READY-MADE
CLOTHING which has been selected with great
care from the best manufactures of New York
and Baltimore Also good stock of city made
boots and shoes, a large stock of cheap heavy
boots and brogans for winter; a splendid stock
of hats and caps, all the latest styles magnif-
cent stock of cravats ties. bows &C., and a COM
pete line of gents furnishing goods; trunks,
valises, umbrellas, sc. Do not fail to look in at
my establishment before making your purchases
Goods and prices will certainly suit you New
goods received every few days Goods delivered
to any part of the city free
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18
FHVHE McPHEETERS' PATENT Wa.
ter Elevator and Carrier-A con-

NE MICK HIS FAEENI ~ q.
Il ter Elevator and Carrier-A con-
trivance for conveying water from spring up
an elevation is no new thing. In fact many
such inventions have operated successfully.
In putting the above machine before the pub
lic claim for it the still greater merit that it
will also accomplish the far more difficult ope-
ration of first lifting the water from well of any
depth, and then conveying it up an elevation to
the house.
1t is equally adapted to lifting material from
or ng hay om 20 the adaoi
of hay fork and depositing in the NOW, and
for any other operation where heavy weights are
to be raised and carried.
To persons living on elevated situations it is
an invaluable contrivance, supplying album
dance of fresh water from distance, with COM
paratively little outlay of time and labor.
The machines are manufactured for u.s. at
present, by Eyler, Cooper & Co., of Staunton,
Va, who are prepared to Eli orders promptly.
State and county rights for sale. For further
particulars, address,.
A. A. McPHEETERS 8 SON,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. During the short
but exceedingly severe storm, on Tuesday even
ing last, the lightning struck tree near the
residence Of Mrs. Stiegle, in New Market, and
the current having divided, a portion left the
tree and entered the house. about two feet from
the caves. Thence it seemed to follow the wal
until it reached partition, which it then passed
along, and tore off the plastering and door ia.
cings Misses Nelia Stiegle and Sarah Sibert
who were in the house, were Frustrated by the
shock, but have recovered. A colered woman,
on the back street. and a small son of Mr. A.
f. Burke. at his residence, were also Frustrated
by the shock. The storm was the most violent
that we have seen for long time-many trees
having been blown down, or twisted of. Mr.
Theis' stable was blown down, and the roof OIL
Mr.. Phillips residence was injured. We are
glad that the damage was no greater. The
rain fell to the depth of one and half inches
in twenty minutes We also learn that tht
brick lin which Mr.. John j. Gorey was put
ting up, was blown down Shen. Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

Va Rooms TO RENT.-Three or four choice
rooms to rent, adjoining the Virginia hotel. APP
ply soon, to j. A. Piper ju1I-3t
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CoLoRED WOMAN SHoT-Shortly after our
paper mad gone to press on Monday night of last
week, Belle Butler, colored woman, the wife
OF Tom Butler, was shot by some unknown per-
son whilst passing along cross street leading to
Inc railroad In the rear of the residence of Hon.
a. IL. ID. Stuart The ball entered the side and
passed around to near the spine, whence it was
extracted by DR.. Fauntleroy The conduct of
the husband was such as to excite the suspicion
that ne was the party who did the deed, and ac-
cordlngy he was arrested by the Chief of Po-
lice 1t appearing afterwards however that the
grounds of suspicion were not as well founded
as was at first supposed, he was released from
Imprisonment.
1t seems probable that it the result of an
accident as in that part of the town, we undar-
stand, some persons have been in the habit Of
shooting at random at night.
From the effects of the wonnd rooa;1oa os
above given, this unfortunate woman d;od on
Friday evening last. Having been before tbo
war the slave of the Garth family in Albororlo
her remains were taken to that county on Satur-
nay morning last for interment. Her death was
unexpected, as it was not supposed that her
wound was mortal
rs Richardson, who keeps in the new build
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

VS..
George Fleisher and James NJ In Chancery.
Seig, .......................Def Defendants,
The object of this suit is to attach the money
debts and effects of the defendant, George Flesh
er, in the hands of James NJ Seg and have the
same applied to the payment of the plaintiffs
debt of $3.50 with interest thereon from the LIST
day of January, 1868.
And it appearing from satisfactory evidence
that the defendant George Fleisher, is not q res
ident of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered that
he do appear here within one month after due
publication Of this order and do what is neces-
sary TO protect his interest.
A copy-teste,
j. G, MATTHEW, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

10 G. L. WELLER having re-assorted his
stock of Boots and Shoes, is prepared to offer
further inducements having reduced his prices
cal1. lulV11
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

Mr. George w. Britt, who lived near Spring
Hill in this county, was thrown from his horse a
few miles this side of Harrisonburg, on Monday
evening of last week. On Tuesday morning,
he died from the effects of the injuries received
His skull is said to have been fractured. lie
was very large man, and it is not at all surprl-
sing that one of his weight falling from that
height upon his head should fracture his skull.
A few years since he was -four inspector of this
place. for year or more.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18
PrSC0te Sales.

NOR SALE.-The house and lot on Church
Street, occupied by Rev. j. A. Latane. If
sold, possession will be given the lst day of Au,
gust; if not sold by that tIme the property Will
be for rent. Persons desiring to purchase are in
vIted to come and examine the premises
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