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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17
From the Altar to the Grave.

A few days ago the telegraph conveyed to US
a sad announcement-an announcement that
will cause pang of anguish to the hearts of
many sympathising friends throughout the
South. I allude TO the very sudden death OF
Mrs Maggie B. Corccran, niece iby narriagel
of W. W. Corcoran, Esq, the noted Wash
iDgton banker Mrs. Corcoran was the eldest
daughter Of the Hon. James 3. Beck, the dis
tiDguished Kentucky Representative of the
Lexington district in the Congress of the Uni
ted States. and the gallant and fearless deien-
der of the rights Of the South in its halls.
Those who were so fortunate as to be thrown
within the happy social circle Of which this ex-
emplary young lady was the life aad centre,
will mourn her untimely end-not, simply, as
friends, but as kindred spirits in past pleasures
and joys of happy moments. Alas that they
should be SO transtory-mere
"Fleeting shadows for mans delusion given"
Hard, indeed, to think that one upon whose
fair and lovely brow the orange blossoms were
still fresh-(the blushing bride of a few days.
and. radiant with hope and joyful anticipations
of the bright future before her, should thus be
suddenly cut down ere twenty summers had
passed over her innocent head. Young, beau
tiful and cultivated, full Of life and humor, and
endowed with all those nice accomplishments,
graces and charms which woman in her tender
heart worships, and man In the nobility of his
soul delights to honor aud DO reverence to-her
society was courted by all, and cherished for
her many sterling virtues and amiable DISPOSE
ton. One can hardly realize that she is no
more upon earth-that her warm heart ceases
to beat-that her bright eyes are forever closed
in death that her lovely form lies cold in the
grave, and her pure spirit flown to the realms
above, far, far beyond the shining stars, where
Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood
Stand dressed in living green,
And pleasure banishes pain"
Friendship will water her untimely grave
with the tribute of1za tear; tender Pity rear a
green mound over it; and Affections hand
adorn it with chaplets of flowers, and inanaor-
telies. And though her gentle spirit is now
hushed in death, we know that He who gave
the rose leaf its delicate tint, and made the dis
tant sun to nourish the violet, will, at the last
day, raise her again, quickened with new life
arrayed in food Of light and crowned with
glory immortal. SIDNEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17
Foreign News.

The war news wears a most unfavorable as
pect for the French A despatch from Bor-
deaux says that general battle was fought on
the 18th at lie Mans, the Germans attacking
the Army of the Loire along the whole lIne.-
The fight is spoken of as having been q most
desperate one and the French are said to have
maintained the most Of their positions" A
despatch from London, apparently speaking OF
the same engagement, says that De Chauzy
had been completely defeated near LIE Mans by
the Prussians under Frederick Charles and the
Duke of Mecklenburg; that LIE Mans had been
captured, with large quantities Of supplies and
war material, and that the French were being
pursued.
General Won Werdcr is following up his vic
tory in the Department of Haute-Saone by
moving on the left flank Of the French, in
which he was not being resisted. Manteufel
is on his way to assume his new command in
the East. A Berlin despatch reports that re-
Inducements to the extent Of two hundred
thousand men have been sent, or are in readi-
ness to go, which will increase the German
force in France to one million.
The number of the Prussian army engaged
in the attack upon lie Mans is given at one
hundred and eighty thousand
LATER-The defeat of the Army of the
Loire, under General Chauzy, seems to have
been complete The carnage is described a:
having been fearful, the dead and wounded
strewing the ground and the fields red with
blood. Fifteen thousand Frenchmen had faller
before o clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17
Whose Fault is it?

Now and then some grave brother of the
Press calls on us ito bury the past" We are
willing to do it, perfectly SO, but we insist that
we have right to plant flowers on its grave
Nay, more, we shall do it as religious duty
but, at the same time We sincerely trust that
the day is coming when Americans can point
to the fields of the Great Rebellion" with the
feelings which animate Englishmon when they
talk OF the charges Of Rupert, or the achieve
ments Of Cromwell. This day will dawn, but
its sunshine will not gid our fortunes until our
rulers understand better the necessities of
their position and the fair demands Of ours
At present when we try to plant peoples on
the battle fields they pull them up.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17
General Lee and the War.

In his lecture at New Orleans, Gen. Pendle-
ton Of Lexington, Va. said;
A few hours before the closing scene at APP
pomastox Courthouse, Gen. Lee sent for Gen.
Pendleton, to have private conference On the
desperate condition of affairs IL that confer
ence Gen. Lee stated that from the frst-ta-
king into consideration the limited means at
our command and the unlimited resources OF
lieved We could succeed, unless under Provi-
dence some foreign power should lend US aSsis-
lance. I know it was the interest Of foreign
Powers to do So believed it was their duty.
While realizing fully the tremendous odds a.
gaiast Us, and ali the difficulties against which
We would have to contend, felt there we're
great principles 10 be maintained, a holy cause
TO be defended, and determined upon my
course
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17
Found Dead.

Mr.. Samuel Smoot, citizen CT this county
living on Pugh's Run, was found dead, on Fri
day last. He started to go to the residence of
Dir. Henry Koontz on tho river, but fell in a
ditch on the roadside, where he was found
dead in the evening by school children return
ing home. Mr. s. had been subject to epilep-
tic fits for number Of years, and it is sup
posed be was taken with one of these fits when
be fell in the ditch, where he died His re-
mains were brought to this place on Sunday
last and inferred in the Lutheran buying
ground. -IShen Herald EVoodstoch)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

HOSPITALITY. Hindoos extend their
hospitality to their enemies, saying The tree
does not withdraw its shade even from the
woodcutter.
The last account Of the Siamese twins is by
letter from Eng. He states that their con-
dillon is worse; they are exceedingly restless
and Eng. who IS palsied is falling quite rapid
$4,000 by the rebellion, are still 10 good Pc
cuniary circumstances, being worth about $780,
600. The families Of the two aggregate some
six or eight children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

n OTHCE.-Ther will be sold to the highest
~ bidder on the grounds. on SATURDAY,
TIE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1871. TIE
contract for the following buildings:
One 64x22, two stories. rooms above and be-
low door and four windows. 10x12 to each
room, and shutters to each window; porch 90
feet long, wide, "a benches, feet long
And one 42x20 with ell 40x16, double porch
length of ell, feet WIDE double portico, fifteen
doors-3 with lights above-14 windows, 10xl2,
with shutters, 8 wardrohes and 6 mantle pieces.
The above buildings to be pebble walls The
contractor to furnish all material and bind him
self in penalty to deliver the keys to the trus
tees on the lst day of September, 1871. Any
communication addressed to the undersigned at
Doe Hill, Highland county, Va, will be prompt
ly answered. ALFRED ARMSTRONG;,
jan17-4t Chairman of Trustees.
Rock. Register and Vindicator copy i times
and send bill TO this office
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dec TT d. A WITT.


VALUABLE EOTS FOR SALE.-Tbe
undersigned hereby offers for sale, on ac-
commodating terms a number of desirable lots
varying in size from one to four acres, near to
and west ofthe corporation line and north of the
Chesapeake Il Ohio Railroad. A number of
them fronts on what is known as the Old Middle
brook road which departs from the Parkers burg
turnpike near the corporation line and leads bT
Piper brickyard to my residence.
Streets and alleys have been laid of az will
appear from an inspection of plat of the lots at
the law Office of Messrs. Smith & Elder. Those
desiring either building or pasture lots would do
well to look at them N ~
Apply to Stuart, Lilley & Co., Real Estate
Agents or to the undersigned.
WIN. J. SHUMATE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

If agents hare applied to Grant in reference
to the restoration of Arlington to its rightful
owners, they acted without being authorized
by Gen. Lees family. They have authorized
no petition On the subject either to Congress or
the President,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

NTHsGgNEA.-At rules held in the Clerk s
Office Of the Circuit Court of Allegheny
county, on Monday, January End. 1871,
James II. Talbert and James Wylie, Pla ifs,
AGAINST
Henry G. Damron, Thomas j. Smith, Eel. 81.
Smith, VIM. w Smith and A. J. Smith, def is,
IN CHANCEKY.
The object of this suit is to subject the lands
of Henry c. Damron and the life interest OF
Thos J. Smith in the lands lately belonging to
the estate OF Joseph Damron, deceased, to the
payment of a judgment in favor of the plaintiffs
for the sum of S685.20. to be discharged by the
payment of S342 60, with interest from Novem-
Der 9th, 1860, till paid and costs. And it APP
pearing by affidavit that Thos. j. Smith a. FL.
Smith, VIM. w. Smith, and a. j, Smith, are
not residents of this Commonwealth, it is order
ed that they do appear here within one month
after due publication of this order and do what
is necessary TO protect their interest.
A copy-teste
JOHN E. PHARR, Clerk
r. L. PARRISH, p. q. jan17-4w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

Twenty-six newspapers are reported as hav-
ing recently failed OR suspended publication in
different portions Of the country. GASEOUS
mess over done and want of adequate support.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17
SIDNEY.

A very determined effort is making to secure
the embodiment in the constitution of the Uni
ted States of some verbal recognition Of God
and christianity. The national association to
further this object, of which Judge Strong, Of
the Supreme Court, is President, has issued a
call for a national convention, which call is
signed by many prominent persons Of ali shades
of belief throughout the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17
Staunto1t Spettator.
Tuesday, January II, 1871.
Railroad Subscriptions.

In noticing the discussion which occurred in
the House of Delegates on Friday last upon
the bill to authorize counties and towns to sub
scribe to works Of internal improvement, the
Richmond Wing Of Saturday says: 1.-The sub
ject is very important one, and demands the
attention not only of the Legislature but Of the
people. Strange to say, there are those who
are opposed to granting this power to the coun-
ties and towns, and stranger still, they base
their opposition upon the fact, which of ali
others demonstrates its necessity-to wit: the
denial by the constitution to the Legislature OF
the power to make appropriations to such works
on behalf of the State. These great works are
as necessary to communities as the ploughs and
the hoes with which the soil is titled. In vain
do the farmers make their crops, if they are
not to be allowed access to market The roads
by which that access is to be secured are too
costly for individual capital. They can only be
built by the combined energy and means of
thousands Of people. IF those interested in
their construction are denied the power Of tax
ing themselves to construct them, then there
will be an end to all further railroad enter
prises in this State. The counties that are
without them will be forever without them,
and will have to remain for all time cut off from
market.
Is Virginia Legislature at this enlightened
period, at this time Of progress and develop
ment, when nations are competing for the trade
of the world, when States all around us are
stretching out their improvements to intercept
and grasp all available trade, prepared to place
this Commonwealth in commercial dead lock
Prepared to shut up her people like so many
terrapins in their shells, and forbid them to
move an inch? Prepared to arrest all the
wheels of progress, and erect bars to prevent
long-suffering communities from subscribing
their own means for the supply of market ia
cilities ?'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

DIVORCES IN CHICAGO. The Chicago Re
publican says there were no less than six hun
dred and sixty-eight suits for divorce entered
in the courts of that city during the past year.
Matrimonial infecilities were the principal
causes assigned-je among the rest, of
cnl1r-a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

TDERSONAE PROPERTY Fer Sale.
J. Upon the day named for the sale of the
above mentioned tract of land l will also sell
all the household and kitchen furniture upon the
premises. with five head OF Horses, Cows. a lot
of Hogs, and all the farming implements now in
use upon said land.
janl7-tds WILLIAM H. MOORMAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17
JNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADyERTTsER

SUDDEN DEATH Mr.. Edward Newland, a
very respectable citizen, about ,hirty-seyen
years Of age, was found in dying condition
near Hamburg, on Thursday last He had
been cutting and hauling wood, and it is sup
posed that his horses becoming frightened by a
falling tee, ran off and were checked by get
ting between two trees; that Mr.. Newland in
endeavorpg to unhitch the horses was kicked
on the head. which was terribly bruised When
found, he was insensible, and lived but short
time ,Shen VALLEY Ne,c Market
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

mORA ACRES.--VA LANDS
&sFUO 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
is now sot in grass. Upon this land there is
which can be seen at the office of Messrs Echols
Bell & Catett, Staunton.) This property is wor-
thy the attention of capitalists, as seldom such is
found upon the market The whole of this lend
lies in one body, but will be divided into tracts
to suit purchasers.
Terms liberal For further information, ad-
dress J. W. Warwick, Warm Springs, Bath Co.,
Va, or ID. A. Witt, LOvingston, Nelson Co., Va
j. w. WARWICK,
doc IF VNIHfr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

A lady sends us the following as her bean
ticket for 1872: For President, John T. Hoff-
man, of New York !; for Vice President Gil
bert G. Walker, OF Virginia.-N T. Demo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17
FARM AND TANYAKD

for sale in Salem, Val offer for sale pri-
vately, all of my real property in and near Sa-
lem, consisting Of Buildings. large Tannery,
and one of the finest farms in Roanoke county.
The farm contains s344 acres. all of which is
in high state of cultivation, well fenced, with
nicely painted gates to every field, well watered,
&c. The improvements consists OF large brick
dwelling and kitchen, with all necessary out
buildings, large yard and large and produc-
tive garden; II well of excellent water in the
yard II large, fine barn, stables, corn cribs and
| carriage house. The dwelling is situated on
Main street, near the centre of town, the land
running up to the town.
The lanyard is also situated Main street,
and occupies one whole square-f.ur acres-and
has upon it six buildings, one of which is the
largest in Southwestern Virginia. There are 164
! large watts, 81 of which is under roof A never
failing stream of water runs through this square,
ample for all tanning purposes. In fact, it is
the largest Tannery IN the Valley of Virginia,
| capable of employing capital Of from $50, 600
! to SlOO 600 All of the above property is one
half mile from the depot of the Virginia and
| Tennessee railroad, and at the terminus of the
great Valley railroad, soon to be built.
| The town of Salem is the county seat of Roam
oke, of the wealthiest counties in the State.
| For health and beauty it is unsurpassed. and
| possesses one of the finest schools and colleges
| In the State.
| The farm and lanyard will be sold separate if
| desired, and bargain can be had in either
Any information in regard to the above property
can be had by addressing me at Salem, Roanoke
county, Va JOHN w. HURT.
jan3-amt 10 do
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! AND FOR SALE will sell, priv,

7 AND FOR SALE will sell. privately,
"a my farm lying on the waters of Naked
Greek, in Augusta county, adjoining the lands OF
Cyrus Brown, Daniel Craun, and others There
is comfortable dwelling house, barn, corn crib,
granary, wash-house, stone spring-house and
fine water in the yard, and three orchards of Sc
lect fruit. suppose further description is un-
necessary, as those wishing To purchase will ex-
anime the land for themselves There are I5(
acres in the trect. Z. A. CURRY
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAE.

6sOMMsgSEOEE R'S SALE OF REAE,
Y ESTATE in the town of Staunton-In ODE
dienee to decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, IN the suit of BurwelPs guardian
and others. vs.. Burwel's infant children and
Others. | WILL as commissioner, on the 18th dav
of February, 1871, at the corner of Beverly and
New streets, at II OK clock proceed to sell at pub
lie auction, the two valuable houses, with the
grounds attached, belonging to the estate of
Thomas G. Burwel, deceased one of which is
the large three-story bric! building, situated on
the corner OF Beverly and New streets; the 9TH
er, the stone-bullding Immediately below on
New street, formerly the property and residence
of Benjamin Crawford, Esq. AS this property
is situated in so public part of the town, and
so well known, further description is deemed
unnecessary.
Terms.-A sum sufficient to pay costs of suit
and sale will be required in cash, the residue on
credit OF one, two, three and four years, in
equal payments-each payment bearing interest
from date-secured by bonds with approved per-
sonal security, and q retention of the title until
the purchase money is paid up.
d. S. YOUNG. Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

Some of the newspapers call the movements
said to be in contemplation in relation to fur
ther reconstruction in the South. "a new war
against the Southern States. 1t is rather a
threatened continuation of the war waged by
the politicians ever since the close Of the war
with arms by the surrender at Appomatox. =
And it will last until the ultra Radical party is
defeated or until that party obtains the civil
power from Virginia to Florida
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

ETOke RENT OR SALE, on reasonable
Il terms-possesson given the 1st day of Jan
uary, 1870-the House and Lot now occupied by
O. Smith, near Stanton Nurseries Apply to
SMITH & ELDER, or A KINNEY.
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or my agent f. w. HENDERSON,
ianlO-tf ?. 0 box so LEXINGTON Va
SALE slE EIeLIaE AND

4 LOBBY virtue of a deed of trust from
Michael Kane, dated the 18th day of September,
1859, and of record in the Hastings Court for
the town Of Staunton, the undersigned, trustee
therein, will sell at public auction to the highest
bidder. in front of the Court-hOus on Saturday,
the 4th Cay OF February 1871, A HOUSE AND
LOT in the western part of the town of Staun-
ton, in the rear of the Staunton Female Semi
pary-it being the lot of ground conveyed to
said Kane by James A. Latane and wife. and
upon which the said Kane formerly resided.
The lot contains about one rood of land and
has upon it comfortable dwelling house.
Terms of sale.-Enough cash in hand to pay
the costs of sale, the residue in three equal pay
ments, at six, twelve and eighteen months, res
pectively from the day of SALE the purchaser
executing his bonds with good personal security
and the title retained as ultimate security
@. NJ. COCHRAN, Jr., trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

The New York Herald says the science Of
rascality has almost reached perfection. AID
party have devoted their whole time to It's de-
velopment for the last ten years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

NOTIONS,
AND JEwELRY.
that always have and will sell cheaper than
any other House in Virginia.
Zss~ All goods delivered in any part of the
city free of charge.
Respectfully.
CHARLES A. GLADKE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

Such lands as these very rarely in market
and persons desiring to purchase will do well to
examine them before purchasing elsewhere
Any communication directed to me at Palo Alto
Highland county, Va, will be promptly answer
ed and any information desired will be given.
juyl2-tf A. j. JONES
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auction SOLea.
OF yALUABzE AND Highly

GALE OF VALUABLE AND Highly
y improved REAL ESTATE, in Rockbridge
county, 2 miles from Lexing ton.-The under
signed offers for sale his highly improved and
valuable farm, lying on both sides OF the Valley
Plank road, 2 miles south Of Lexington, Rock
bridge county, Virginia. The real estate con-
ssts of 1891 acres. about 100 acres are in fine
timber and woodland, the balance in high state
OF cultivation. The improvements consist of a
NEW BRICK d DWELLING HOUSE
with tin roof, porticos &C., and contains eleven
rooms, and brick kitchen, cistern, etc. Also
stabling for horses, cattle, etc, granary, coach
house, ice house, wood sheds, and every neces-
sary out house The garden adjoining the dwell
ling house comprises Is acres, drained and high
ly improved with all permanent beds of fruits.
etc, necessary for market garden A vineyard
in bearing now of 5000 vines, and an orchard of
1000 trees
The place is we'll watered and has upon it FIVE
tenant houses of four rooms each we'll finished,
plastered and painted with stables attached
thereto, so as to enable the farm to be convent
emily divided and worked by different purcha-
sers. The farm will be sold as a whole or will
be divided to suit purchasers. There is upon the
tract quantity of linn estone and fine site for a
kiln, and the fencing is nearly all new, and in
fine order. For terms, &c, address,
JOHN B. LADY,
or my agent, +. w. HENDERSON,
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Homicide in Liberty, Bedford County.

In the town of Liberty, Bedford county, on
Wednesday last, an alteration between VIM.
NJ. johnson, son of Hon. Jas. E. Johnson
and VIM. Ell. Roberts, Dentist, resulted in the
instant death of Roberts by pistol shot by
johnson. Five shots were made, three by
johnson and two by Roberts.
A dog belonging to young johnson had been
punished by the application of turpentine in
the Office of DR.. Roberts, and on Roberts re-
fusing, when accosted by johnson, to give the
names Of the perpetrators of the cruel deed
without the consent of the parties, johnson
exhibited a purpose to chastise him with a
whip, whereupon both parties drew pistols,
which resulted as above stated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-17

Z OST.-On Sunday last, in the Presbyterian
IL church-yard, Gold Bracelet. The finder
Will receive suitable reward by leaving it at the
store NJ. Young. ian17-1t