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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16
TON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
For the Spectator.

L OF the spectator.
1t becomes my duty to call the attention of
all parties interested, to certain provisions of
the School law, which will be enforced next
year.
One clause of the 47th section is "But no
person shall be allowed to attend any public
school, whose father, if he be alive and resi-
dent within the school district, and not pau
per, shall not have paid the capitaton tax In
aid OF public free schools last assessed on him,
&C."
This provision, if enforced, would have ex-
Guided this year many for whose benefit espe-
clally, public schools were instituted, and fair
warning is hereby given that next year it will
be enforced.
The last clause of the 10th section says, that
No pupils shall be admitted unless they have
been vaccinated" A subsequent act relaxed
this requirement until September 1st, 1871
On and after which time, however, says the
State superintendent, 1.-THE law will be rgidly
enforced and unless the work is entered upon
at once and prosecuted steadily, thousands of
children desiring to enter the schools next Fall,
will be found unprepared.
DIR. G. w. Harris, No. 2216 Broad Street,
Corner 23d, Richmond, Va, is vaccine agent
for the State. Any one enclosing him a post
age stamp will be furnished by mail with pure
virus without further charge. Physicians In
uiuefcuG HelguDOfHoOuS Will CONFER great IA
vor on the public, besides the remuneration
their services would be worth in such case of
vaccination, by applying at once to the State
agent for virus and by the vaccination of heal
thy children, increasing the supply of pure vi
rus. The demand upon Dr. Harris, till the
lst of September, will make it difficult for him
to furnish every one. Let every one interest
ed apply at once to his family physician for
vaccination, so as to induce the latter to pre-
pare himself for the work.
An argument, being upon the vote of the
county tax for public schools, was not made
sufficiently clear in former card 1t is this
Under the present arrangement in order to get
up school in neighborhood, in most instan-
ces, it is necessary for the patrons to subscribe
as much as the State furnishes But several
of the patrons, as able as others to pay, may
refuse to give anything, the rest make up the
amount required and the school is started But
because they receive portion of the State
funds, it is free school, and those who re-
fused to pay anything, cannot be excluded
Let us make the schools entirely free and no
such injustice will be DONE
J. q. GUY,
co. Sup't Schools
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

Commissioner Pleasonton has issued instruc-
tons relative to the manufacturing and selling
of cigars in one building. The manufacturer
of cigars can sell at the place of manufacture
only in boxes. He is forbidden, under the law,
to retail cigars under his special tax receipt as
a manufacturer. The Commissioner has not
directed the discontinuance of manufacturing
and selling cigars in the same room, but only
ordered that where it is done there shall be a
dividing line between the two-a partial parti
ton, wire fence, or railing-sometbing to
separate the factory from the store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

DEATH OF A PROMINENT METHODIST MIN
lister. Rev. Samuel Vinton Blake, of the
Methodist Episcopal Church and for several
years pastor Of the North Baltimore Station in
this city, died yesterday afternoon, at the new
parsonage on Monument street. He was pre-
siding elder of Rockingham district Ia 1854
81, and of the South Baltimore district in
1866 SO. He was twice member of the
General Conference, viz: that which met 10
Indianapolis, 10 1856, and the last one which
met in Chicago in 1868. He was earnest, faith
full and devoted as a minister. and his life was
one Of marked usefulness. His last sentence
was Jesus is inexpressibly precious" and his
last word, Victory. Baltimore Sun, 9Th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16
Attention Cavalry.

PURSUANT to call made by many of the sur
viving members of military companies, for the
purpose OF raising good cavalry company, a
meetlng convened at the Virginia Hotel.
DR.. A. M. Fauntleroy was called to the char
ana stated the object of the meeting, &c. w.
L. Bumgardner was requested to act as Secreta-
ry, and the following motions were made and
adopted:
N On motion OF Capt Opie, DR.. j. IL. Fultz, d.
w. Drake and w. L.. Bumgardner were ap-
pointed committee to draft a constitution and
bylaws for the government of said company
subject to amendments before adoption.
On motion OF DR.. j. II. .Fultz, the following
committee was appointed to induce parties to en-
roll themselves and become members of said
company
DIR. Geo. IL. Eyster, j. f. Churchman.
John n. Opie, John Cline,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16
Senate-Special Session.

The special session of the Senate, for the
consideration Of the treaty recently concluded
by the Joint High Commission, commenced
on Wednesday the 10th inst The Senate was
called to order at II NJ with the customary
formalities. Shortly after P nj. the treaty
was received from the President, and consid-
cred in executive session. Speeches were de-
livered upon it by Messrs. Cameron and Nor
ton At 3:l5 the Senate adjourned.
The Senate met on Friday, and Immediately
went into executive session for the consdera-
ton of the treaty of Washington. Mr.. Cam
eron stated that the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tons were not prepared to report back the
treaty, and moved an adjournment until Mon
day. The premature publication of the treaty
in the New York Tribune was warmly debated,
and a committee of investigation into the mat
ter was ordered. The Senate, at 1:30 p NJ,
adjourned until Monday
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16
PrlCOte Sales.
NOMMIssIONERs' SALE


I of decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, entered on the 18th day Of November,
1870 in the consolidated causes of Wilson VS..
Brewer and wife, &C." and "Gouyne, &c, VS..
same" the UNDERSIGNED commissioners stone st appoint
ises, on Saturday, May 18th, 1871, to sell the
tract of land bought by! Brewer and wife IF Lou
don K0qntz and in the oS occupancy of Sam
This land lies about three-fourths of a mile
from ChurchvilIe, on Whisky creek, and is fine
land. About 20 acres are in timber, and the bal
ance is in cultivation, and in grass. 1t has upon
it comfortable buildings and good orchard.
1t is rarely that tract of land of the size and
quality of this, comes into market and it is wor-
thy of the attention of persons wanting such.
Terms of sale.-Enough cash in hand to pay
costs of suits and sale, and the balance upon
credits of one, two three and four years, for
bonds with approved security, bearing interest,
and the title to>the land retained ultimate
curity.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
apll-tds MARSHALL HANGER,
H. M. BELL
Commissioners.
e nh Il
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

The New York Tribune says that it lis GER
tainly true it is not seeking the reelection of
Gen. Grant as President and that it earnest
ly desires to see the principle established that
President shall have no aspirations except to
serve the country" &c. This is kind of
white frost upon the budding Aspirations Of
the President But it won't do. The season
is too far advanced. The nomination will be
made for reelection and the dissentients
made to succumb
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

' pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, rendered in the cause of Nc
Comb VS.. Thomas A. Turk and others, at the
last June term. L will proceed on the premises,
on TUESDAY, MAY BOTH, 1871, to sell at pub
lie sale to the highest bidder, the tract of land
on which said Thomas A. Turk resides, situated
in said county, on Meadow run, about miles
from Staunton, containing about 2514 acres more
the county has on it a brick mansion 20" house
Swisher barn. and good improvements generally.
1t is seldom that such an estate is put up at auc-
ton. Sale to commence at eleven o'clock, A.
NJ
in equal instalments at six, eighteen, thirty and
forty two months, bearing interest, purchaser to
give bonds with sufficient personal security, and
title to be retained as ultimate security.
NICHO. K. TROUT
au05-tds CoroYo:ss;o,o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16
VALUABLE POCAHONTAS GRR-
~ a I, IrI Ar y n, - 80.

VALUABLE POCAHONTAS GsA-
ZINC AND TIMBER LANDS FOR
SALE.--Pursuant to decree of the Cir cult
Court of Pocahontas county, rendered at the
October term 1870, in the case of James w.
Crawford against John S. Crawford's heirs. the
undersigned as special Commissioner therein
appointed will sell Tin tracts to suit purt hasersl
at PUBLIC auction to the highest bidder, in front
OF the Courthouse of Pocahontas cou nty. on
Thu KSDAY q FRIDAY, the 18th and 10Th of
May, 1871, the lands in the bill and proceedings
in said cause mentioned
These lands consist of several tracts. amount
ing IN the aggregate to 1868 acres. Situated
the waters of Elk, Williams River and Sto-
ny cfeek-are among the best grazing lands in
the county, well watered, and the unimproyed
portions finely timbered. They offer a good IN
vestment to stock-raisers and lumber men.
Terms of sale.-Enough cash in hand to paw
costs of suit and expenses of sale, and for the
balance credit of 6, II and Is months will be
given, the purchaser executing bonds with an
proved security for the deferred payments and
the title retained until all the purchase money
is paid. JOHN M. LiGHTNER
ap4-oG Commissioners
Lexington Gazette copy and send bill to this
Office -'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

The presidents and directors of the several
New York city railway companies had a con-
suItation on Saturday, at which it was agreed
that, in future, no conductors will be appointed
On the recommendation of any politician, no
matter how influential he may be or to what
party he may belong.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

The Richmond Enquirer referring to the
course that the colored population in the cities
of Virginia, under the guidance Of their polit-
ical leaders, have invariably pursued at all cleo
tons, says: For five years every effort has
been made to show the colored population that
their rights were not in peril Ia our hands,
We give them employment, and in return get
only prescription. Every one of them voted
two years ago to disfranchise us, and would do
it to-day if the opportunity offered
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

a. nv farm WING on the waters of Naked
Creek in Augusta cou. ,ty, adjoining the lands of
Cyrus Brown, Daniel @ ann, and Others There
is comfortable dwelling house, barr, corn crib
fine water in the yard and hree orchards of so
lect fruit suppose a furthe description is M
necessary, as those wishing to purchase will az
acres in the tract r. A. CITp 1SN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

FREsHET IN THE POTOMAC. The following
dispatch was received in Washington on the
7th inst:
Harper's Ferry, May S--The freshet is
very high here. All the temporary bridges on
the Winchester and Potomac branch OF Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad are weighted down
with cars loaded with coal, to keep them from
was ~a5h IN aT Inc water IT. h i Feoedng h Slowly
struction DONE The trains are stopped on that
line, (meaning the w. and P. branch A
large body of water is passing down through
the Halls Island property, on the Shenan-
doah, and fears are entertained that it will do
serious damage"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

A VERY REMARKABLE Cow.-NIr Geo. W.
Parrot, living near Free Union in this county,
lost a very fine COW one day last week, aud a
post naoTtens examination revealed the fact that
she was just about to give birth to one hun
dred and twenty-three calves, one fully ma
tured, aud the rest about the size Of man S
list Mr. 7. called IN number of neighbors
to the truth OF ii. The Roanoke Valley can
not beat this Charlottesville Chronicle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16
ap25-tds
VALUABLE PoCAHONTAs GRA-

ZlNG AND IL MBER LANDS EOR
SALE.-Pursuant to d ecree of the Circuit
Court of Pocahontas county, rendered at the
June term, 1870, in the case of John S. Craw-
ford against Samuel Lewis, til o undersigned, as
special Commissioner therein appointed, will
sell at public auction to the hig hest bidder, in
front of the Courthouse of Pocairontas county,
on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 18th and
18th of May, 1871 the lands in the bill and pro-
ceedlngs IN said cause mentioned
These lands consist of IL acres near the town
of Huntersville, and 1851 acres on the wa
tiers of Elk, Williams River and Stony creek
The latter tract embraces some of the finest
grazing and timber lands in the county of PO-
cahontas-is well watered, and offers a good in
Vestment to stock-raIsers and lumber men.
Terms of sale-Enough cash in hand to nav
costs of suit and expenses of sale, and for the
balance credit of 6, II and Is months will be
given, the purchaser executing bonds with APP
proved security for the deferred payments, and
the title retained until all the purchase money
is paid. The above will be sold in tracts to suit
purchasers. JOHN NJ. LIGHTNER.
ap46t Commissioner.
Lexington Gazette copy and send bill to this
office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16
0OAA ACRES -VALUABLE LAND
"a ka Es D EOR SALE lying ON hotl,- - -.

O0AR ACR BILE LANDS
&sIOU FOR SALE, lying on both sides Of
Plney River, in the counties of Nelson and An
herst, 1900 acres cleared, 600 acres of which i
River Bottom. The whole of this land is unsnr9
passed for its fertility, producing corn. wheat
oats tobacco and grasses, large portion of which
is now set IN grass Upon this land, there is a
which can be seen at the Office of Messrs. Echols
Bel q Catlett, Staunton.) This property is wor,
thy the attention of capitalists, as seldom such l.
found upon the market. The whole of this land
to suit purchasers. ''e'9
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
dec 1T y A WITH --oA'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16
Books te Stationery.
{ fOUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF
" schools, school Trustees
and Teachers.

CAN FIND THE
BEST TEXT BOOKS,
AT
HUNTER s. cos, Booksellers, staunton, Va
Publishers agents for
MCGUFFEY'S READERS & SPETJEpS
DAVIES ARITHMETIC.
GUYOTS BIOGRAPHIES AMI
HARVEY'S GRAMNApS
which have been adopted by the Sr,Tr po
OF EDUCATIoN for use in the PURI1c Sc DUAHD
of Virginia. Dill 0oHooLs
Send for Price Lasts and Circulars.
we nave also good stock of other
BOOKS.
STATES.
INKS AND
SCHOOL STATIONERY.
5AzS~ All orders should be addressed to
HUNTER 81 CO., Booksellers,
Staunton. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16
" AAUABLE LOTS F0R M

VALUABLE LOTS FOEs SALE-Tbe
undersigned hereby offers for sale, on ac-.
commodating terms, number of desirable lots
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 Parkersbure
turnpike near the corporation line and leads by
Piper brickyard to my residence. y
Streets and alleys have been land off as will
appear from an inspection of plat of the lots Of
the law office of Messrs. Smith & Elder. Those
desiring either building or pasture lots would do
we'll to look at them. .o uo
Apply to Stuart Lilley 6 Co., Real Estate
Agents or to the undersigned. 19'''0
mayS-tf Vindicator copy q : L.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

The joint committee Of twenty-one seven
Senators and fourteen members, to investigate
the condition of the South, will meet in Wash
ington next week Senator Scott is chairman
of the Senate branch, and Representative Po-
land, of Vermont, of the House portion. 1t
will be decided at this meeting whether the
committee will sit in Washington and summon
witnesses, or whether they will authorize sub
committees to visit different portions of the
South But Why all this? The ''Ku Klux"
has been passed What more is wanted?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

In his address, the other day, to the colored
people in Boston, Gen. Butler is reported to
have held up the ''colored men as superior in
point of the principles of justice, temperance,
thrift, energy, religion, and progressive spirit
to the white men of the South, especially of
South Carolina" Now, bad as Buffers opin-
ions are we do not believe that he really thinks
this. He only says it to gain favor with the
colored people. To be sure. this view of the
case, if admitted, would prove falsehood and
hypocrisy upon him-but that is his fault.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

We were dubious, from the first, as to the
reported remarks of Gen. Sherman, in New
Orleans, concerning ''Ku Klux" We row
see by the report of his speech at the Union
League Club dinner in New Orleans, that he
denies having uttered the words attributed to
him. He says he does not wish to be consid-
cred politician; that he should positively de-
cline any offer OF civil Or political position
and that he intends to devote his whole time
10 the future to the study Of military affairs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

NEWSPAPER CoNsoLIDAf1oN.-Th St.
Louis Christian Advocate of Nav 3rd. an
nounces that the Baltimore Christian Advo-
cate, edited by DR.. Thos e. Bond, has been
consolidated with that paper, and the united
sheet will henceforth be issued in that city
DR.. Bond, while retaining his residence here.
will be associated with the present editor of
the st. Louis Advocate in the editorship of the
combined aper-Baltin,ore San.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE IN
II HARRISON Blu RG-Situated on the
corner of German and Water streets, adjoining
the property of r. a. Gray, Esq, and owned
by the family ofthe late John McQuaide, deco
The house contains twelve rooms and a good
cellar; there is q large yard (Which is also 50 To-
Gated as to be suitable for building lott the
lot contains three-quarters of an acre, and has n
new stable on it; well of excellent water is on
the premises.
Apply to A. j. Wall or E. J. Sullivan; P. NJ.
at Harrisonburg, or to the Spectator office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

IA ELEEAHH WALLACE SONS.
{4OMMTSSTON AFERHu NJ


w COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 1913 Commercial Block Gary street.
- Richmond, Virginia,
lake pleasure in announcing to the public that
they have engaged the services of Mr.. nj. BLAIR
formerly OF the old firm of nj. Blair & Co. },
and propose to enlarge their commission bust
ness in all it's branches. Mr.. Blair's long expe-
rience and high character warrants them in the
belief that they can offer to every consignor the
strongest assurance that their interest will at all
times be properly cared for. Accordingly, they
solicit consignments of TOBACCO, GRAIN,
FLOUR, and all other kinds of produce.
Advances made on consignments in band.
Grain bags furnished on application.
Referring to the above card, beg leave to as
sure my friends and former patrons that I will
leave nothing undone to promote their interest,
and confidently rely on my past action in their
behalf as an inducement to them to make con-
signments to the firm of VIM WALLACE Sons,
with whom am now connected in the capacity
above mentioned. M. BLAIR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

Friday next-the 19th-is the day appointed
for the hanging o Buck johnson. at Union, W.
Va. Buck is the negro who murdered Mr.. G.
W. Hunter, of Staunton, some time ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

New York city owes debt Of about fifty mil
liens of dollars
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16
n UEENS WARE, CHINA
W and Glassware.

A UEEN . ~ AksE. CHINA
" and Glassware.
JAMES A. PIPER s. SON, near Virginia
MOTEL, have just received the largest stock of
ware ever seen in Staunton, embracing in part
the following kinds of goods
III sets gold band and decorated China teasets,
chamber sets from to 500
$50 dozen white granite plates,
200 sets handled teas,
100 covered Dishes
zoo assorted pitchers,
Soup tureens, sauce do
Dishes, caserOles, Buffers
Basins and ewers,
Fire-proof and Rockingham ware, assorted.
Plated and common casters,
Goblets, tumblers, large glass bowls.
French cut goblets, bowls aud tumbers,
bohemian Ware, Vases and Figures, Mugs, sc.
3 we can sell all goods at Baltimore prices
freight added. We guarantee this.
I LAMA Lace Points and S hawlg, from $40
~ to S25-warranted real. Also the imta-
ton from to So.
JAS. A. PIPER & SON,
near the Va hotel.
NJ OTIONS.-Lace Collars, Hosiery, Linen
~ camf,rie Handerchiefs SIM par
asols, Chlgnons, velvet Ribbons, French corsets,
&C. JAMES A. PIPER & SON.
DRHNTS, b cached Co,tons, brown ditto,
Il Bingham, Cottonades &C. at re-
duced prices. JAS. A. PIPER 81 SON,
maIo near Va hotel
AMES A. PIPER 2G son are agents
Inc machine needs no puffng-try it,
may16
F5SAE Recovery OF Jerusalem BOOK
4 valuable to Bible students, for sale by
EUNTER q Co, Booksellers,
Staunton Va.
NNTRN Id O. " 5 III 4 ID 4 "a good
w assortment in store and Tor sale by
HUNTER g co.
G OLD PENS-frst quality and best styles.
u HUNTER 81 CO.
Booksellers, corner Main and Augusta SITS.
SETAEE PAPERS,
w latest styles,
HUNTER s. co.
VATALL PAPERS,
w from l21 to 81 so,
HUNTER s. co. .
WALa4 PAPERS,
w fifty patterns in store,
HUNTER & co.
CHEAP EDITIONS of DUMAS and
" WILKIE COLLINS, NOVELS,
received by HUNTER q co.
TEVEMPLE Of FASHION,
= Summer Opening of Bonnets and Hats
will take place on Friday May 18th, at 10 A. NJ
1t K. NJ. KELLEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-16

ACCIDENT AT Va. MILITARY INSTITUTE. =
On Monday morning last, whilst the mail was
being delivered, a section of the stoop or porch,
upon which large number Of Cadets had as
sembled, gave away and precipitated the whole
mass on the pavement below, giving a large
majority Of them uncomfortable bruises,
sprains, and scratches, but we are glad 10 say,
that no one was dangerously hprt. Lexington
Gazette
STRANGE FREAK OF NATURE One Of the
strangest natural curiosities We have ever seen
was shown US few days ago. 1t was. newly
Uttered pig with seven perfect legs! The pig
is Of the usual size and lived or 8 hours after
being Uttered. It was Uttered at Robert
Gaines, about mile from town. Rockingham
Register