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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20
Staunto1t Spettator.
Tuesday, .EaI7ae 20. 1871.
Practical Views of the Situation.


Practical Views of the Situation.
The Richmond Wing asserts that ssour rights
were lost by the war, and that, it is 'patent
and stubborn fact that we have no rights ex-
cept those the military despotism of Washing
ton may dole out to us. We are constantly re-
minded of the fact by being called en- to be
grateful for the amazing nagnanimity exercised
by the merciful conquerors in granting us any
liberties-even life ITSELF True, they accom-
pany their mercies with insults and fortunes,
which make them rather curses than blessings
But these circumstances emily serve to render
more glaring and impressive the fact, that our
rights, so called, as free people, are gone.-
This same misfortune has befallen many anoth-
ersnation.l o In our case We have nothing to re-
pEoach ourselves for Against great odds, we
made a gallant defence for the right. We lost,
and must abide the result Like other people
who have lost their liberties, we must strive to
make the bestlWe can of the situation 1t is
that or the alternative of Brutus and Oassius-
allfall upon their swords. This latter alterna-
tive isnot the one likely to be embraced by a
whole people. Allthat is left to us, then, is to
provide In the best way we can the necessaries
andicomforts of life, and adopt the most effec-
tiVemeanstin our power to reform the admins
trationiof the Government. At such a time.
and under such circumstances, to discuss alb
stract principles Of constitutional liberty, is
simply ridiculous. Better direct and concen-
trate our efortssto reform of the personel Of
the Government. In vain may we hope for
improvement, while we have President whose
sense of Justice and right is controlled by the
value Of the presents be. receives and who
would be less likely to call Cabinet Council to
consider the best means Of promoting the well
fare of the'country than to pass upon the points
of horse, or device for subduing an intrac-
table trotter; and who is surrounded and gov
erned by congenial spirits, We must confess
that, practically, the Government best admins
tered is best; and to obtain that, we must
seek to substitute for fools and knaves in Office,
enlightened, honest and patriotic men. - sv,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20
Bowen the Bigamist.

&C, Bowen; ex-member of Congress from
South Carolina, (earpet- bagger) has been con-
victed of bigamyin Washington city, and SEN
fenced to two years imprisonment in the peni-
Tertiary and two hundred and fifty dollars fine.
His last marriage was with Mrs. Susan Petit
CRU King, daughter of the late distinguished
Judge Pettigru, of Char lesion, South Carroll
ma. She exhibits remarkable devotion to him
Notwithstanding his criminal and disgraceful
conduct s. hae. zaa ~ 1.f. =!
In the language of the ~ T. Herald, if
Bowen has any appreciation of loving wo-
mans devotion he has still something to con-
sole him in his present unfortunate position in
the devoted loyalty of his latest wife, the ac-
complished lady known as Mrs. Susan Petit
CRU King. When her unworthy Don Giovanni
was about to be sentenced she interposed and
said :--'sIf you sentence him sentence me, too;
for am as much to blame as he is She was
deeply afflicted in view of his sentence, during
the fulflment of which, for two long years,
Bowen within the walls of a prison must be
separated from her; but she pledged him that
with his release he should find her again. -
This devoted woman was unquestionably de-
ceived in reference to Bowen's divorce from a
former wife From the copy of the record
which she had obtained she was satisfied that
it was all right, when it was all wrong After
being thus duped into this marriage with
Bowen, her unchanging loyalty ought to be
sufficient to make of him, even in prison, a
better man. +rf
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Springs
"a Pom
NOR q

EOH CAPON SPRINGS oN
4, and after Monday, June 49, PASSENGERS for
tlf leave Staunton by stage at 30 A. M,
sak e. cars at Harrsonburg at Is A. M arriving
nS Oapon-r9ad station at P. NJ thence by Har-
ran ne" me OF Coaches, with relay of teams
and reach the Springs by S p M.
by tnis, and the new accommodation schedule
q Y: d o. K. R., passengers from any of the
"a Springs can come down to Staunton any af-
ternoon, sup and lodge at Stanton, and be at
Capon next afternoon, traversing the beautiful
Virginia Valley all by daylight.
FRAZIER g SALE.
of Virginia hotel, Staunton, and Capon Springs.
west va. junel3-2t
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The Richmond ENQUIRER saws:

''We have much to be grateful for, in the
place of our perpetual grumbling. Every man
who is free from the tooth~ache ought to feel
thankful. How much worse things might have
been how much worse it seemed few years
ago that they would be Let us beseech our
farmers not to get miserable now about the
price of wheat. Let them enliven our broad
acres with an occasional smile Theirs is a
happy lot; compared with the life of the poor
printer, they
hear the murmur of the strife,
But enter not the toll of life
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20
Augusta street, opposite the Spectator office.

N9~ FASHIONS FOR JUNE, 1s71-Ladies and
gentlemen, you will find it to your interest to
call at Maj; Newton's, next door to the Specta-
tor office, before making your purchases. If
ty Fan, q beautiful Sash, Lace Handkerchief,
Linen or Lace Collars, Parasols, Gall colors from
75c up. English and American Hosiery, Per
fumery, Kid Gloves, at 81; stamped yokes, sc.
Ina word anything to adorn and beautify the
person of either sex, you can find it at j. w.
MENTIONS Variety store, better known as the
cheap store of the city. Call early and often, if
IL is only to see the beauties. - m30-1m
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Mooney CANNOT Buy Iri

w Fur SUIT IS PKICEL ESS
But the Diamond Spectacles will preserve it.
If you value your eyesight use these PERFECT
LENSES. Ground from Minute Crystal Pebbles
melted together, and derive their name 'Dia-
mond" ON account of their HARDNESS and Bril-
LIANCY. They will last many years without
change, and warranted superior to all others,
manufactured by Tsg. e7 =
J. E. SPENCER s. co. N
Gone & Hanger, Jewellers and Opticians. are
Sole Agents for Staunton, Va, from whom thew
can only be obtained No Peddlers employed
iu20-12n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

DOES IT PAY TO BE SICK-rhe Medical and
Surgical Reporter estimates the cost to the
people of the United States of medical service
and medicines at 100000, 900, and adds $685.
100000 for the quack medicines swallowed
Let the people," it says, study these fig
ures, awhile and then reflect that probably
one-half, or certainly large fraction, of this
expense is incurred by deliberate infraction
of the laws of health that if they tippled
less, smoked less, over-worked less and were
less FAST they would save some thirty or forty
millions a year. -s.- - -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

~ SECOND ARRIVAL ofinew goods at S.
Mandelbaum & Brothers, Augusta Street, oppo-
second supply of Spring and Summer Clothing
for men and boys which they are selling at re-
lnarkably low prices Having increased their
facilities they sell much cheaper than ever
Their stock may be regarded as one of the largest
and best selected ever brought to this city
They manufacture their own clothing, which,
for beauty'of style and workmanship, cannot be
exeelled; They have a large stock of Gents
Furnishing Goods, in fact everything that gen.
tleman needs. In addition to this large stock of
clothing they have introduced something new
in the way Of a fine selection of imported cloths
and cassimeres which they make to order in the
latest style and at cheap prices. They assure the
public that all that, is necessary is to give them
q call and satisfaction will be guaranteed
Remember the place if you want bargains. t-A e
A asH Il MANDELBAUM & Bro, T3o.s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

CLEAN Your WHEAT THOROUGHLY. Farm
ers are always well paid for cleaning their
wheat thoroughly before offering it to either
miller or shipper. The presence of cookie,
dirt or sprouted grains will impair the sale Of
the best grade of wheat. In garnering, the
top sheayes should always be threshed sepa-
rately, and if the season be damp, wheat can al
ways be put in order in the chaf better than
after cleaning Damp or soft wheat cannot be
bulked by the miller, and will of necessity have
to be dried by the seller.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

Whatever may be said of the expediency or
lnexpediency Of Mr. Jefferson Davis late
speeches, there can be but one opinion of the
vulgar and venomous abuse which is heaped
upon him by the Northern press. There are
comments made, also 10 some of the Southern
papers, which, we think are, at least, entirely
unnecessary. Gazette.
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ma- BARaA1Ns.-Great decline in the mr.

~ BARGAINS. decline in the prices
of dress goods, dry goods, shoes, hats, &C. Call
early if you wish to secure bargain
= Calico from s to 121 cents;
Black, Zoe to Zoe;
Brown Cotton, 10c to 16s
Grenadine - to 3Oc;
Black Alpaccas, 80 to 75c,
"a so fine assortment of gentlemen's hats. all
styles and colors. from Soc to $4, and any other
article you may wish, can be found very cheap
at j. w. NEwToN's variety store. m3O-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

DEATH OF W. WRIT BIRD, Eso.-We are
panied to announce the death of W. Writ
Bird. He died, suddenly, at his fathers resi-
dence in Mount Jackson, on Saturday last, a.
bout 10 O'Clock P M. Mr.. Bird was man
possessed of a vigorous mind, of liberal edu-
cation and of fine attainments in general liter
allure as well as in the profession which he had
selected. Though young he had entered upon
fine practice and to none did the future pre-
sent farer field of usefulness and distinction
than to him. His social qualities had won
him many friends, and upon their hearts the
announcement of his sudden death produced
feeling of unusual sadness. Shenandoah
Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

HENRY WARD BEEcHER Sued iafin &
Woodruff, the noted women brokers', have in
stituted a libel suit against Henry Ward Beech
er and the publishers Of the Christian Union,
laying their damages at$25O, 900. The ground
of. action is the publication in the Christian
Union, of which Mr.. Beecher is editor, of Mrs.
Harriet Beecher Stoves new novel, "My Wife
and [, in which appear two female characters
which it is alleged are intended to represent
Mrs. Woodruff and Mrs ClaHin. The char
acters are drawn with the utmost freedom, and
are presented as types of class with which no
gentleman would care to be identified. The
litigation that is promised will afford the SCAN
dial mongers ample material for a long time to
come.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

rs Everybody buys Furniture from John A.
y 7. M. Bickle, who keep constantly on hand
such as Walnut, Oak and Painted Suits at BAIT
imore prices. Parlor Suits in Rep. Hair Cloth,
or Terry, at very reduced prices. They have on
hand q great variety of cane and wood. seat
Chairs, Bedsteads. Washstands, Tables, Bureaus
&c, and, in. fact, all other articles usually kept
IN first-class furniture store. Their stock can
be bought little cheaper than they can be had
in Staunton or elsewhere. IT, +
Fisk's Metallic Gases and Baskets always on
hand. Undertaking promptly attended to.
iune13 III c4.IaT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

On last Friday there arrived at Danville a
family Of Russians, fresh from the Old World
seeking home in our climate. They are a
gentleman and wife, children aud servants. =
They desire to purchase farm in that section
of country, and have already been locking at
some places. They have been in the U. S.
about week only.-LYnch. Nwqanian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

COUNTY OF AUGUSTA,
Valley Bank" of Staunton, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief l4a- .s-9g.Fs,7 gssofz al
w. G. ESKRIDGE, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 10Th
day of June 1871
saivor-5t N. p OATLETT, N. P.
Correct-attest,
+ H09AG JONI EcHoLs, :. AtfJa
49, E + NJ R RHFz, Directors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20
VIM. SKEEN
r. J.. PARRISH
Covington, Va, June saw
ENRUSTEE'S SALE OF A VALUABLE
i HOUSE AND LOTIN THE ~-f'.-.
1850 CITY OF STA TT NTON

HOUSE AND LOTIN THE
CITY OF STAUNTON.
By virtue of deed of trust to the undersigned,
by Charles A. Heller, dated the 22nd day of Sep
temE,er, 1868, and duly recorded in the Hastings
Court for the City of Staunton, in Deed Book,
No. s. page III, at the request of parties therein
secured will sell at public auction, to the high
est bidder, in front Of the premises, on Satar-
day. the 9th day Of July, 1871, q VALUABLE
HOUSE AND LOT in the City of Staunton,
fronting 26 feet on the South side of Beverly
street, and extending back 1872 feet to an alley,
adjoining the lot of A. B. Arthur on the West,
and was formerly a part of the old National Ho-
tel property.
This property is located in the centre of the
City, with an excellent three-story brick build
ing upon it, conveniently arranged as dwell
ling with good store-room on the first floor.
Terms of sale-One-fourth cash on the day of
sale, and the residue in four equal payments, at
6, Il, Is and "a months, respectively, from the
day of sale; the purchaser giving his bonds,
with approved personal security, bearing inter-
est from the day of sale for the deferred paw
ments, and the title retained as ultimate security
Hour of sale-H clock, A. Nj.
GEO. M. COCHRAN, Jr., Trustee.
e. M. GUSHING, auctioneer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

FEAR OF BEING SHELvED The world long
wondered what could have induced Grant to
give up life-ofice for one of four years. A
Herald reporter has found out the secret, and
in an interview with Grant makes him thus
disclose it,
l consented to give up life-ofice for tenn
porary, though higher one. for good reasons.
/ believed that if
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

No wonder that murder and crime fiji the
land. The-revenue statistics show that the
daily consumption of whisky in the United
States is about two hundred and thirty thou.
sand gallons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

REV. Mr. TYING REBUKED. Bishop Potter,
of New York, it is understood, has addressed
a communication to Rev. Mr.. Tying, giving
him to understand that his preaching in Rev.
MIR. Cheney's church, 10 Chicago, after Mr..
Cheney had been deposed from the ministry,
was not only uncanonical, but an act of dis
courtesy also to Bishop Whitehouse which can
not be oYerlooked.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

Nss- CONCERNING MoNEY-Hoao to saue at
Q L. WELLER has a store full, and is constantly
Ladies, Misses, and Children's City
made Shoes. He guarantees every pair to give
satisfaction. Those in want of q fashionable
shoe and good fit, would do we'll by giving
him call. He keeps fine stock of Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Trunks of every style, and S ellis
his goods cheap His store is opposite Wo DDS
81 Gilkeson, on Main street. a25
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE 1r.'-" DON'T wish
for better IT., Better than acy other we have
can be no fault found with it." "Can testify to
its superiority Don Tuscany other y These
are few quotations from the hundreds of testi-
moalals in favor of Dooley's Yeast powder,
which is the only chemically pure harmless,
ket, Perfectly reliable, easy to use, convenient
and recommended by ali. For sale by grocers.
DooleY & Brother, Proprietors, 50 New, Street,
New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20
A DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE

was elected, there would be little chance for
those who fought for the Union. They would
certainly have got rid of the Office of Command
erin Chief of the army, and so shelved me-
Believing this, went into the contest In ear
nest. These were the motives that actuated
me. think they were correct. At least [ am
not sorry that [ acted on them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

A Yankee girl carried off the honors of ska
ting In London last winter The Prince of
Wales wanted an introduction but the girl
sent him word that he must furnish good ref
erences as to character first
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

] Va A. M. SIMPSON, so long and favorably
known to this com munity in the shoe business.
is with G. L. WELLER, and will be pleased to
have q call from his friends. APIS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

Mss~ To THE. AFFLICTED. no more =
Benson S Salalem Broth is warranted to effect a
cure Of all those annoying diseases, such as Itch
Tetterworm, Ringworm, Poison Oak, Blotches
Pimples, and all eruptions of the Skin, no mat
ter how malignant, or of how long standing.
For sale by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20
SPRINGS,
q Au~uSEn fTArsd.y Un

u Augusta COumty, Va.
This pleasant Summer Resort will be open to
receive visitors on the LIST of July 1871.
z 1t is situated IS miles West of Staunton, and
of mile North of Pond Gap Station, G. s. 0.
r. r., where a conveyance will be daily in at
tendance on the arrival Of the cars
The waters are Sulphur Chalybeate s. Alum
Sulphur and Iron combined. which are noted
for the cure of Chronic DiarrhCea
Alum will be procured if requested. m
Board per day, $1.50; per week, So per
wants, half price. i
MARTIN KUNKLE s. Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

PosTAL.-The post-office at Mount Vernon
Forge, Rockingham county, is discontinued,
and new post-ofices are established at Lynwood
Rockingham county, with A. L. Wagner for
postmaster, and at Goods Mills, in the same
county, with Samuel Good as post. master.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

The Executive Board has fixed upon the
18th, 18th, and Goth of October next to hold
the Annual Fair Of the Shenandoah Valley
Agricultural Society at Winchester.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

gss- GU can save % per cent. by buying your
chewing tobacco from Armentrout & Co. They
are selling No. l article for 20 cents per plug.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

JEFFERSON DAVIS misunderstood A
special dispatch from Chattanooga, Tenn, re-
ceived in New York, and published in the Her
aid, of that city, says:
I saw private letter from Jefferson Davis to
COL Styles, of the Albany (Ga) News, in
which he complains of the manner in which
his speeches at Atlanta and Augusta have been
misconstrued by the Northern press. He says
he never wished, directly or indirectly, to ooun-
sci the Southern people not to tolerate the sit
uation. He thinks they ought to wait patient
ly until the returning good sense of the North
ern people brings about reversal of the more
obnoxious features in recent congressional leg
islation. He disavows most strongly anything
like revival Of armed resistance, There was
one part of his Atlanta speech that was not
reported. Before saying be did not accept the
situation, Mr.. Davis asked any Northern re-
porters who might be present to take particu-
lar notice of his words, and he then said he
did not desire to be understood as advising any
thing like disloyalty to the government. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

You run no risk of getting taken in with
old furniture when you buy at Wilkes, as he
has none on hand-and prices for new furniture
guaranteed lower than other parties old stock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

TAXES. within the months of June, July,
and August, the State. and county taxes for
1871 will have to be paid to the county treas
urers. After LIST Semptember five per centum
is added to all unpaid tax bills, and the town
ship collectors proceed to levy therefor. The
county treasurer must give notice Of the times
and places in each township he will attend for
five days to receive taxes J." His commits
sions are not affected by the fact that the taxes
are not paid to him. He settles with the col
lectors. He is required to have settlements
with the Auditor about every sixty days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20
June Goth At

ri OTECE.-On Tuesday night til Q 10Th inst.
IN Pantomimic Entertainment will be given
at the Chapel of the Institution of the d. D. &
B., by those of our pupils who compose what is
called the Southern Troupe" for the benefit
of the inmates of the Institution The Hall will
also be open to the public at an admission fee of
Is cents. The object of this small charge is to
enable the members of this Troupe to make
good their expenses, contracted during the two
nights of their perfor uance at the Town = ALL
The Orchestra of the institution will assist in
the Entertainment
A programme in raised type will be furnis he'd
at the door. j. @. COVELL,
June GOTH PRINCIPAL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

Ng- The largest and best assorted stock of
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco in the Valley is
on exhibition and for sale at the store of Armen-
trout & Co 20 = y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

The GERMAN WAR FEsTIvAL.-The grand
triumphal entry of Berlin by picked detach-
ments of the victorious German armies, headed
by the Emperor William and various princes
and generals, was the event of the day in Eu-
rope on Friday last. The cable dispatches de-
scribe the scene as having been one of unsur-
passed magniGcence. One of the most impo-
sing incidents Of the demonstration was the un-
yelling of the equestrian statue of the Empe-
rors father, Frederick William LII. The city
was brilliantly illuminated at night. sol
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20
ESlRABEE TRACT OF LAND an

IA ESlRABEE TRACT OF LAMB an
Z y Private SaIe.-The subscriber offers for
sale, pr1vatel y, portion of the Tract of Land,
upon which he resides, lying midway between
Els hersVllie and Waynesboro Depots on the
Z; q .. r. r., being about q miles to either
place, and on the Staunton and James River
Turnpike Will sell any number of acres from
twenty five to one hundred. On the Tract Of
fered, there is good Spring, with stream of
water passing through the centre, and fine body
81 timber The land is of first rate quality, and
IN high state of cultivation, convenient to
schools, churches, &c. Any parties wishing to
purchase will be met at the Depot and shown
the Tract Address
SAML Ell. STEELE,
,Tuno 00th re yuar-x.o-L---J
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

Msse Gilliam's Wine Sap and Gravelys cele-
brated chewing tobacco, can be had cheap at
Armentrout & Co.'S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

On Saturday week, Mr.. VIM. Taylor, of
Scott county, committed suicide by shooting
himself through the head with musket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-20

gas~ WANTED-a respectable white woman to
cook. Apply at Spectator office.