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Incendiarism in Fayette County, W Va.

About two weeks ago some one poisoned
large and fierce watchdog belonging to Capt.
Sam. Tyree. who lives near the western base O.
Big Sewell Mountain, in Fayette county, about
three miles S auth Of the James River and Ka-
nawha Turnpike The dog was found dead in
Capt. Tyres yard in he morning. On the
night of the 2lst uit.. Capt. Tyree' barn con-
tanning 800 dozen oars, good wagon, and a
large quantity of hay vas consumed by fire
the work of an iucendiary A few nights after
the destruction Of the barn, an attempt was
made 20 burn Capt. Tyrees dwelling house
The fire was started between the kitchen CHM
ney and the wall of the building. (the kitchen
is attached to the dwelline) but was discovered
and extnguished before much harm was done.
A few nights after this Capt Tyree smoke
house, which stand near bis dwelling was fired
and entirely destroyed, and it was only by al
most super-human efforts hat the dwelling was
saved. The poisoning of the watchdog was
doubtless the intiatory and precautionary step
to the series of outrages. Capt. Tyree is a
leading citizen of Fayette, is surveyor of the
county, and from his exemplary life was not
supposed to have an euemy 10 the world. Our
informant states that Capt. Tyree is about to
remove TO some section of the country where
he will nos be liable to the malice of his iend-
ish prosecutor If the wretch could be caught
he should have tie benefit of lynch law.
Lescis62rg Border Journal
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BETHEL SESSION Room.

aa Augusta County, a.. Oct. 18th, 1871. Is
Session met and was called to order by Rev.
James Murray, Moderator. The following pre-
amble and resolutions were unanimously adop-
ted: 15.:sa 4 ln
WHEREAS. 1t pleased Almighty God, on the
morning of Oct. 10th, to remove from our midst.
by death, our aged and venerable Pastor-the
Rev. FRANCIS MCFARLAND, d. D.-therefore,
be it resolved,
1st, We, the session of Bethel church, bow
with entire submission to the will of God, ex-
pressed in this providence, feeling assured that
he has heen removed into glory, and now wor-
ships IN the presence of the Lamb"
End, That we here record our appreciation OF
DIR. Nc Far hand as q man, Christian, and a
Minister and that we bear cheerful testimoT y
to his practical knowledge OF men and things !;
his agreeableness as a Preside companions his
value and steadfastness friend; his wisdom
as counsellor: tn g purity and cody simplicity.
of his life; the uniform dignity and courtesy Of
his bearing as member of the Session !; his
Conscientious fidelity Pastor, and his attrac-
tiveEess, power, and usefulness as a preacher of
the everlasting Gospel
3rd, That in the long ministerial life of this
venerable servant of God extending over Pc
Rod of 81 years-more than AZ of which were
spent in our midst-in the uninterrupted pa
tience with which he bore his protracted, and, at
times painful, decline, and in the perfect peace
with which he contemplated his approaching
end, we see an illustration of the grace of God
for which we should be devoutly thankful
4th, That we here express our sympathy with
the surviving members of his family, and direct
8 copy of these resolutions to be forwarded to
them.
5th, That these resolutions be read to the con-
gregation, and copy forwarded to the Central
Presbyterian and Stanton Spectator for publ
cation. MATTHEW PILSoN,
O. r Session.
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The Radical Party,

Every Southern man knows that at the cose
of the war, the Southern people submitted to
the result, and gave up all idea of further re-
sistance How has Radicalism met that &C
ceptance of the situation? Ii has ever since
been trying to prove that We are a band of con-
spirators anxious to renew the fight 1t was
not satisfied with overwhelming us in war, apd
plunderug US Of all our slave property, and
then heaping such enormous taxes upon the
South as to render it totally bankrupt; bat it
accuses us of treason and ku- kluxism, tries
to swear away our liberty and lives. and at
tempts to crush, degrade, aud triumph over us
in every shape and form. Our very negroes
are put over US, and taught to suspect and hate
us, while capital enterprise aud Immigration
are discouraged by the political chaos from
among us. And now we are called upon by
our votes to sanction the doings OF such par
ty As this Virginiaus. will you do it? Give
your answer on the day of election. Lynch.
Ne7rS
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SDecidL Notices

A InfalIib1e Kemedy.-We are now at
n that critical season of the year when ex-
cessively hot weather. and the free use OF ice
water, fruits and vegetables, are most apt to cre-
ate disorders of the stomach and bowels which,
If not checked in time, not unfrequently lead to
cholera, diarrhea and dysentery. Whatever
the natural health and viger of man or woman,
excessive heat is apt to produce languor as we'll
as inertness in the digestive organs, and if ma
ture is not speedily aided in the performance OF
her natural functions disease must fasten upon
the system. Dyspepsia one of the most
loathesome and annoying diseases known to the
human family, receives its vitality and gains its
power from disordered digestion. If taken in
its incipient stages it is easy enough to subdue,
but when itonce gets fair hold the patient is
forced to endure much before he can get perna-
nent relief Now, under these circumstances,
we ask lift is not passing strange that persons OF
ordinary capacity become so -short-slghted to
their own interests as not to avail themselves of
a certain and speedy remedy when they find
their appetites failing, their stomachs becoming
disordered and their digestion growing torpid?
And yet such cases may be found in every neigh
borhood, notwithstanding the fact that BAKERS
PREMIUM BITTERs are known to be an infalIible
remedy for all such comprehensive they con-
tain not particle of mineral poison-and that
they are the purest, surest and most active tonic
known. When taken as per direction they Grad
icate nervousness in all its forms, improve the
digestion strengthen the stomach, purify the
blood and effectually expel all substances that
tend to produce biliousness or ague and fever
AS family medicine they stand unsurpassed
while they give tone to the most debilitated con-
stitution and vitality to the entire human frame.
Try them and test their merits for all diseases of
the bloodor stomach. Sold by druggists every
where. Ioqani esF Il. BAKER, proprietor, !
au22 5-9a-'' Richmond, Va.
CROP! READl Reflect
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Col. A. S. Gray and Fayette McMullin

On Saturday, the 28th ult., COL A. S. Gray
made speech at Marion, in behalf of the Re
publican party. He was met and replied to by
FayeUte McMullin. The latter claps his wings
and crows In notice Of the discussion, Nc
Mullin, says editoriaily in the Southern Patriot,
the paper he publishes:
1.-THE COL made really good speech, con-
sidering the rather sorry material he had to
work on. 1t is not for US to say with what eff
feet or success we met this champion of the
Republican party-but we will say, if we can
sustain ourselves in the future as we did In the
tilt with Col Gray. may it ever fall to our lot
TO rasp the paid minions of the great present
taker'' who travel this way spouting Radical
ism. Let them come when or from whence
they may, we shall meet them, confident Con-
servative principles will lose nothing In the
contest
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Old Commonwealth.

Jno Gatewood, Esq, has disposed of his
interest in the Old Commonwealth, published
a. Harrisonburg, to party of gentlemen, two
&c NH I'm, Messrs. W. FL Efinger and w. s.
Lurtv tax. editorial charge of the paper. Mr..
Ouaben retain, his interest, and the new firm
will do business Under the style of Ran. D.
Cushen & Co.
The last lumber of t. hat journal contains the
valedctory of Mr.. Gate. wood, who has had
chief editorial control of thai, paper for the last
three years. We regret to lol e him from the
fraternity, and hope that he WI soon become
connected with some journal, that we may well
come him back. The same numb sr contains
the salutatory of the new editors who are gen.
temen of character and fine talents. The sa-
lutatory expresses orthodox political views in
good language. 1t condemns in emphatic Ian
guage what it terms the ''chimera of repudia-
ton, either State or private-both alike illegal
and dishonorable, as well as utterly lmpossl-
ble''
We give the new editors cordial greeting
hoping that their editorial career will be crown
ed with success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07

rs PRICES OF FURNITURE GREATLY Re
DUCED.-Persons wanting furniture would do
we'll to call on J. A. & Y. NJ Bickel before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as we are determined to sell
our goods cheap, if not little cheaper, than
can be bought in the city. We are now receiv-
ing large lot of new and stylish furniture, pur-
chased in the Eastern cities for cash. and will
sell for cash for less than any other house in
Staunton. Give US CALL
We keep always on hand a large supply of
cane and wood seat chairs, bureaus, bedsteads,
Washstands, tables, lounges, mattresses and par
lor and chamber sets in walnut mahogany and
oak, manufactured in our shop OF dry material
and by the best of workmen. Give as CALI
Guarantee work to suit and prices to fit.
Fisk's metallic cases and caskets always on
hand. Undertaking promptly attended to.
Main ST., Staunton, one door above Lutheran
church. ~ L
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Candidates in Rockingham.

Up to last week, there were nine Conserva-
tive candidates for the House of Delegates in
in Rockingham county. Three have with
drawn, leaving still six Conservatives and two
Republican candidates in the field.
B. G. Patterson, r. A Gray and Bramwell
M. Rice are the candidates who have with
drawn. The Conservative candidates still be-
fore the people of that county are Chas. t.
OFerrall, Henry B. Harnsberger, George E.
Deneale, VIM. NJ Sibert, Jno. d. Pennyba-
ker and Jno. G. Woodson.
The Republican candidates are Jas. Baker
and Andrew L. Lindsay
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07

RAILROAD TACTICS IN KENTUCKY. The
contest between the Pennsylvania Company
and the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Compa-
ny for the possession of the Louisville, Cincin-
natl and Lexington Short-Line Railroad, as
stated by telegraph, has ended in the triumph
of the managers of the Virginia line. The
terms of the contract are stated by the Louis
vile Courier journal to be the purchase by the
Chesapeake and Ohio Of one million dollars of
new bonds of the Short Line, and also the pur-
chase of all private stock of the latter that may
be offered at sixty cents on the dollar. cash, or
sixty-6ve, credit, the Short-Line guaranteeing
a sufficient number of shares to give the Ches-
apeake and Ohio complete control of the road
-BQito. Sun
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The Ches & Ohio railroad, which all of a
sudden becomes big thing in our railway no.
roscope, is an immense corporation Headed
by a combination which is impregnabie, and
handled with silent discretion which has paid
its way and gone about its business without
making any unnecessary fuss, it has already
laid the foundation for the most magnificent
inter-continental route from the deep-sea wa
tiers of the chesapeake to the Valley of the
Mississippi. Its purchase of the Short Line
places Louisville directly on this line. 1t also
confronts the Pennsylvania Central at this
point with an active and powerful competitor:
Thus Louisville has at least fair sh ow. and
is not yet sold out body..and breeches.--Lou's-
utle Courier.
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National THANKSGIVING.

Gen Grant as issued proclamation for a
National Thanksgiving on the 30th OF Novem,
Der. We look upon such document as little
less than mockery Of both God and man.
Far be it from US to discourage manifestations
of gratitude to God for his goodness. The
man is brute who does not feel such senti-
ments What we denol,nce is hypocrisy. What
we say is that President who, to secure his
re election, is committing the greatest crimes
against free society. and piungiug whole COM
munities into the deepest misery, ought not to
take the name of God upon his lips except to
ask forgiveness of his sins, and that more mer-
cy may be shown to him than he has shown to
his feilow-p,an. Lunchburg Neaos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07

Vs. WRITING SCHooL.-The useful and beau
tiful art of Penmanship presents wide field for
ladies and gentlemen of refined taste and skill,
and merits far more attention than it receives
1t seems that the manner in which it is perform
ed should be a subject worthy of serious consid-
Grafton. We regret to learn that there are some
who condemn writing schools, simply because
they have been imposed upon by some incompe-
tent teachers who protested to teach the Spence
rian System of Penmanshp and failed. Some
say they fall back into their old style. What an
erroneous idea Upon the same principle YOU
can forget there is God.
We teach a free motion of the hand and arm.
We impart the rudiments thoroughly Come
and see for yourselves. G. w. MICHAEL
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married..

In Staunton, on the Goth instant at the resi-
dence of Geo. A Smith, by the Rev. w. I'll.
to Miss MoLLIE SwINK, OF Augusta
dence of Geo. A. Smith, by the Rev W. H.
Forsyth, A. L. HESS to Miss EMMA WIsEh1AN,
both of Middlebrook, Augusta county, virgin
la.
At Fairmount near Wilkesboro, N. c.. Octo-
Der 18th, by the Rev Jesse Rankin. assisted by
Rev. j. M. Anderson, SAMUEL +; PILsoN, Esq,
of Augusta county, Va, and Miss s. ELLEN,
daughter of Augustus W. Finley, Esq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07

w. Benson's Salalem Broth is strictly SCI
entifc and vegetable Compound, procured by
the distillation of Roots and Herbs. It is the
result of years of research, and is recommended
by the medical fraternity whenever it has been
introduced It is warranted to cure all diseases
of the skin For sale by all druggists. MOI
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INTERESTING CoNCERT.-Thirty orphans,
children of Confederate soldiers, from the Or
phans Home" at Lauderdale Springs, Misss-
sippi, gave concert in the Town Hall, in this
place, on last Friday night. in the presence of
large and apprecative audience. The laudabil-
ity of the object for which the proceeds of the
concert are to be appropriated made the enter
tainment one of very great interest, and the
sweetness of the voices Of the little children and
the accuracy with which they performed their
parts, made the occasion one of extreme delight.
There are 200 orphans cared for at this home,
thirty of whom are now travelling, giving con-
certs for the purpose of raising money to enlarge
their buildings and increase their capacity for
taking care of poor orphan children of deceased
soldiers. These children have already raised
by their entertainments, the sum of $40, O00
which has enabled them to pay for their grounds,
and they hope soon to have their new buildings
comfortable. The children were entertained by
our citizens, thus saving them the cost of board
and lodging; we understand that they also travel
free over all the railroads. They realized the
sum of $ll2.0O by their entertainment in this
place.
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AMERICAN HOTEL, STANTON,

DR.. Samuel Kenaerly. 4r8T o5 oil iitv
SIR:-An article appeared in the Staunton
Spectator of this morning signed 'Tax Payer"
which by implication admits of the construction
that the integrity OF some at least of the Au-
gusta County nominees had been assailed by the
writer of the communication. szEs
Your name upon demand. has been given up
by the Editor of the Spectator, as the party re-
sponsible for this production; aud hereby de-
mand to know whether or not it was your pur-
pose in any wise to reflect upon my private char
acter?o Yours. &C., - -3s>St ~ itta
ALEXANDER B. COCHRAN.
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Interesting Correspondence.

STANTON. Va, Nov.,3rd, 1871 =
Editors Spectator
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. weeks ago sent to
Prof. Mallet, of the University of Virginia, a
sample OF the surface Specular iron ore, found
on the land of Mr.. Daniel Shaw, near Sheran
do, with a request that he would make an accu-
do, and as it is a matter of public interest now
ask the favor of you to publish the result of his
analysis in your paper.
Respectfully yours,
ALEX. 81. 81. STUART.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07

1t is essentially specular iron or red hematite,
with little magnetic and good deal of silicic
acid mostly as minute quartz grains: 1t IS not
little in different portions of the same mass. =
Still the composition of another specimen receiv-
ed some time ago from Maj Jed. Hotchkiss, of
Staunton, is essentially the same as that of your
sample. Yours contains 1922 per cent. of me-
talfic iron. - n y s. ~ s. q
Hoping that all your anticipations of a speedy
development of the mineral wealth of Virginia
may be more than realized / am, dear sir,
i ied1 Very respectfully, yours, q IF ;.9if
4erts s.afer rrf sHr5 j. W, M AILET.sff
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rs TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. SAVED by using
Dooley's Y east Powder in the preparation Of
biscuits, rolls, pastry, ETC., any of the or
binary baking powders in market This is oc-
casioned by the full net weight in each package
and the fact that it is composed Of articles strict
res ana ms pae
ley's Yeast Powder, thirty pounds more bread
can be made from a barrel of -four than by any
other process of raising dough. A trial will sat-
isfy any one of its standard excellence. For sale
by Grocers generally. no7-1m
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ys~O CONSERVATIVES!
The advertiser. having

HdVIng :
been permanently cured of that dread disease,
Consumption, by simple remedy, is anxious to
make known to his fellow-suferers the means of
cure. To all who desire it, he will send a copy
Of the prescription used, free of charged, with
the directions for preparing and using the same,
which they will find SURE CURE FOR CoNsUMP-
TIoN ASTHMA, BRoNcaITIs, sc. Parties wish
ing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
1854 South Third Street. williamsburg N. Y.
molly t----.L
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ALEXANDER B. COCHRAN.
STAuNToN. NoY. 4th, 1871.

A. B. Cochnan, Esq ara
DEAR SIR Il have just received your note
of October 3lst, and in reply say that, in the
communication in the Spectator referred to, 1t
was not my purpose to reflect on your private
character" Yours, respectfully,
sH< SAM'L KENNEkLY.
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rs GEORGE P. RowELL & Co., Advertising
Agents. No. Al Park Row. New York, receive
advertisements for all American newspapers at
publishers lowest prices. 1t
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TONIC!
This splendid TONIC is offered to the public
with a sure guarantee that it will perform all it
promises. II has been used with signal success
in the treatment of AGUE and FEVER, DYS-
PERSIA, INDIGESTION, LOSS OF Ape
TITE, WEAKNESS, and GENERAL DE-
BILITY. It strengthens and invigorates the
Muscular and Nervous System, Purifes the
Blood, by causing a more healthful assimilation
Of food, increases the Appetite, alays every
symptom of Dyspepsia, and creates new life and
vigor to a debilitated and enfeebled constitution
Manufactured by
HOUSE s. SULLIVAN,
915 Bank street, Richmond, Virginia
For sale by Trout Stribling & Berkeley, and
others, Staunton, Va.
au22-1y
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In reply to letter from Alex. B. Cochran,
requesting him to state, in writing, distinctly,
whether, if elected, he would serve or not, y
JOS A. Waddell authorizes it to be stated that
he will not serve, under the circumstances, If
elected.
Whilst Mr.. Waddell, from sense of duty,
has taken the position above stated, he has a
keen appreciation of the compliment implied
in the manifestation made by the people to
honor him, and feels duly grateful to them for
If
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Mg~ It is no wonder Weller sells so many
Boots and Shoes, for it would be strange indeed
after looking through his extensive stock, not to
find something to suit in style and price. MOI
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M8s~ 1t is an undeniable fact that the KINNEY
Bros. have the best assortment of chewing to-
bacco in the city. If you don't believe it go
and see for yourself. oc31
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rs GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT.-If YOU
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture of
all kinds, send your orders to 81. F. Zimmerman
& Son, 5l3. 7th street, Washington D. c. Or
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed.
OcA
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g Farmers, before purchasing their Winter
Boots and Shoes ought to look at Wellers large
stock. He thinks it would be to your interest as
well as his own nor
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Deaths.

AT the residence of her son, DR.. N. A. Wb lite.
law in Monterey, Highland county, on the
morning of Oct. 30th, Mrs. LUCY WHITE LAW,
aged SO years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07

re- If you wish pretty, neat and nice fitting
shoe, 60 TO Weler's. Mr.. Munchausen Stein
borough never misses fit. nor
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Pay your subscriptions in advance, and make
fifty per cent. on your investment.
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A GIRL KILLS DEER.-Mss Carrie Shifet
a rosy young lady of ''sweet sixteen, ." living IN
the Little Confederacy," six miles north of
Stribling Springs killed large Buck, weighing
16O lbs. Hurrah for the Augusta girls J. They
can weave, knit, spin. and not only clothe. but
feed their "laddies'' as they come along. sa.
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The building of the National Valley Bank of
Staunton is being remodeled and improved
The door will be in the centre of the front in
stead of ne-r the corner as heretofore, and the
interior will be changed so as to add to its con-
venience The workmen are now at work upon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07

FLOODED STooK.-We are gratified to find
that some of the citizens of Augusta and Rock
ingham are beginning to introduce into these
counties fine stock of the best blood. At the re-
cent sale in Jefferson county. by Mr. James M.
Ransom, of portion of his blooded stock, some
fine bulls, cows and heifers-' 'Short-horned Dur
ham, purchased by Messrs. A NJ Bow
man and Sam'l Frank, of this county, and Peter
S. Roller, of Rockingham, near the Augusta
line
The purchases made by these gentlemen COM
prise the following:
BULL-Royalist 1922, bred by the famous
Breeder, Judge Jas. O. Sheldon, of Geneva,
New York.
Cows-Fairy, Nannie Forrest, Tilley, Jennie
Yates, and Ella Straith, with calf Mildred.
These cattle are recorded in the 10th volume
of the American Short-Horn Herd Book, and
are of the purest and most approved blood.
Several Of the cows were bred in Boone coun-
ty KY, and have taken first prizes at some Of
the Kentucky Fairs.
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You will please honor the drafts of the Boards
of the above districts upon you for teachers pay
up to the amount designated
= 500 Respectfully,
-se.a ]. E. GUY, Co. Supt. Schools