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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-22

The Richmond Enquirer advises, that here.
after, in selecting and voting for public officers,
Of all grades, from the highest to the lowest,
the utmost attention should be paid to procur-
ing the services of men known for their strict
honesty. As I'VE have exhausted" says the
Enquirer, ''many remedies to bring about the
real Reform, let US try little honesty. Like
the old lady slave, 1T can do no harm even
if it should fail to DO any good" A fellow Of
very filthy habits was heard to complain that
face clean but found it impossible. did you
ever try soap and water ?" enquired bystand-
er. ''Soap and waterl'' exclaimed the great
unwashed, why, no never thought ofthat."
So let us try honesty 1t is the only soap and
water for official corruption. "-AlerQndria Ga
zette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-22
sTAUNToN, VA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 49, 1872.
! Boots, Shoes and Hats.
Stand From Under.

MO- 1%S Augusta SCEeeGs
STAUNToN, VA,
has just returned from the eastern markets and
has in store the largest and best selected stock OF
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Trunks, Valises,
Umbrellas, &C.,
that has ever been opened in the Valley of Vir-
glnia: and he is selling them at figures which as
tound the closest buyers. and make them open
their eyes with
W0sDER!
Come and see for yourself, and if you can't
come, send your friends.
Our stock is so large and varied that we shrink
from the task of enumerating the endless variety
OF styles and qualities. We can suit the tastes
of all.
In addition to our stock on hand we are man
ufacturing every description of BOOTS AND
SHOES, out of the best material This depart
ment is under the management of Mr.. DAVID
SHEARER, who is acknowledged to be one of
the best and and neatest filters in the State His
long experience and competency connected with
the fact of having the best material the country
affords, are guarantees that custom work will be
promptly attended to and satisfaction given
TED.
Having determined to establish great En-
porium, and to offer inducements such have
never been offered in Staunton before, our store
has been supplied literally with everything in
the BOOT, SHOE, HAT and TRUNK LINES,
with a very large assortment of DOMESTIC
GOODS, CALICOES, COTTONS, &C.
The patronage of the public is respectfully So
licited with the promise that nothing shall be
left undone to merit encouragement and give
satisfaction.
A WORD TO THE GRAFT"
We have on hand a very extensive stock of
LEATHER and SHOE FINDINGS, and are
prepared to furnish SOLE LEATHER, all
grades, KIPS, COUNTRY and WAX UP
PERS FRENCH, COUNTY and CITY CALF
SKINS, MOROCCOS, GOAT, KIDS, &C.
All we ask is call, and we are satisfied we
can make it 10 the interest of all who desire
goods IN our line, to purchase.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-22
Staunton, Oct 9Th, At
C0MMIssIONER's OFFICE.

Staunton, Va, September 9th, 1872.
To Archibald Kinney, Admir- Of Jefferson Kin
ward, Darwin Bashaw, Admir- of James Ber-
ry, dec d., Julia Berry, widow of said James
Berry, Thomas Hall and Susan his wife, D.
W. Beard and Elizabeth his wife. William
Defendants, Joseph N. Ryan Guardian ad
lituan, and to all persons holding claims against
the estate of the said James Berry, decd,
whether by judgment or otherwise.
TAKE NoTIcE, that in pursuance of decree
of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rem
dered June 7th, 1872, in cause therein depend,
ing IN style of Kinney's Admir- VS.. Woodward
and Berry's Admir-. shall on
Wedmesday, the S0th day of October, 1872,
at nv office in Staunton, proceed to ascertain
and State, lst. What real estate the intestate
James Berry, owned at the time of his death,
and the character and condition OF the title OF
said estate End. All liens by judgment or
otherwise on said estate, and all other debts and
liabilities of said intestate, discriminating in the
statement between liens and debts which are not
liens.
And moreover, shall at the same place and
time herein mentioned, take, state and settle an
account of the transactions of the defendant,
Darwin, BashaW, as administrator OF James Ber-
ry,. decd.
attend and all of said creditors of said eferson
then and there file with the undersigned proper
evidence of their claims. Given under my
hand as Commissioner in Chancery of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, this 9th day of
0'f''- j. w. GREEN SMITH,
oc st Commissioner.
ETTLENENT RE4UESTED.-MY
y accounts are now ready for settlement. My
friends will appreciate my urgency in the mat
ter when say they M UST be closed. AS
have sold MY STOCK of goods to Mr.. j.
j. McMahon with view to settling up all of
my business. The old accounts of Hendrys &
Lushbaughs are also in my hands for collection.
Prompt attention to all of these claims is earn
estly requested, as desire to settle up peasantly
with all. N. B. HENDRY.
au6-tf-Town papers copy st
NIOTECE.-Ih have this day sold my interest
~ in the concern of j. w. Utley q Co, to j.
W. Utley, who will in future conduct the busi-
ness on his own account at the old stand. In re-
tiring, commend Mr.. Utley to the public
april 16 3. I. BAGBY.
Having purchased the interest of B. T. Bagby
in the firm of J. w. Utley & Co., as above indi-
Gated, / shall continue the business in my owD
name at the old stand. ask continuance of
| the liberal patronage heretofore extended me:
april l j. w. UTLEY.
hands for settlement, and the accounts must be
closed. Parties indebted, will please call at my
store, corner of Frederick and Augusta streets,
| and settle. j. w. UTLEY.
NOTICE! Notice I'm order to settle
| ~ up the business of my clothing house as
| speedily as possible, have placed my books
| and paners in the hands of Heber Ker, for set
| debted, will please settle at once and all to
| whom 1 am Indebted, will render their accounts
~ - '-p' j. A. ARMENTROUT.
oc 15-V copy 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-22

A PROFESSION OR TRADE FOR
N S3.OO.-IMPORTANT TO YOUNG La
DIES AND GENTLEMEN.-FROM $4,000
TO $4,000 PER MONTH Hl-TELEGRA
ING WITHOUT A MASTER!-A complete
and thorough knowledge of the art learned from
The Telegrapher's Manuel, Price 50.
Every young lady or gentleman who desires
light and pleasant occupation, by which to sup
port themselves comfortably. has now the op-
portunity. Employment can always be had by
efficient and attentive operators. Such you can
become by study Of the Manual of TeEe-
graphy." Operators now employed will find it
extremely useful in managing their instruments,
Batteries, &c.
A Situation Guaranteed to all desiring person
al instruction from the publisher, who is prac-
tical electrician. Address for terms and Man.
uel, P. o. BOX 1O3,
june 18 If Harrisonburg, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-22
UmnOrfant to Rusiness Men.

@mpOrtamt to BuSineSS Men.
Il As intend to make change in business, I
offer my entire Stock of Clothing, Hats, Caps,
gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes,
trunks, Valises &c, at cost for cash for 80 days.
my stock is all new and desirable and well as
sor1eo. so prefer selling as a whole, with Lien
pest arranged, besides one of the best stands in
Ine city This is an elegant chance for any one
wishing to carry on the Clothing business
june 25 If =
:. Al persons indebted are requested to settle up
~ once. j. A. A,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-22

WASHINGTON, October 13.-According to
the understanding in Administration political
circles the present programme is to make every
effort to carry the States of New York and
Virginia. Allusion has been made heretofore
in these dispatches TO what is to be accomplish
ed in New York. Speakers are also to be sent
to Virginia and every other appliance used to
secure the electoral vote of that State for the
Grant and Wilson ticket. Commissioner of
Internal Revenue Douglas, who returned only
yesterday, leaves at once to speak in the cam
paign there, and will be followed by others of
more prominence. A proposition has been
made to have the Republican candidate for
Vice -Presiden&stum Virginia and Maryland.
Secretary Delano left for New York last even
ing.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-22

NEW NAME FOR AN OLD CoMPLAINT.-A
case was tried before Presbytery, not long
ago, when the counsel for the defendant urged
the plea of moral insanity. A venerable Pres
byter said : ''Mr. Moderator, this disease of
moral insanity seems to me to be identical with
what the older theologians, In their unsclentiic
way, call total deprayity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-22

~ in the concern of j. W. Utley 81 Co., to J.
". Utley, who will in future conduct the busi-
ness on his own account at the old stand. In re-
tiring, commend Mr.. Utley to the public.
april 16 b. L. BAGBY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-22
Professional Directory.

AIOTECE.-Ia am still in possession of all the
~ forms prescribed by the Judges of the Su-
preme Court of the United States in Bankrupt
CIV, and will still give immediate attention to all
such cases. The Homestead exemption is good
in bankruptcy from 9th July, 1862 against judg-
ment liens, notes and open accounts, and DEGREES
to enforce the payment of all such debts.
My Office is in the second story of my build
ing diagonally east across Court lane from Court
buildings. J. b. WATTS,
au13 Atty -at-law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-22
d. M. MATHEWS. ALEX. F. MATHEWS.
MATHEWS tE MATHEWS,

LEwIsBURG WEST VA,
Practice regularly in the Courts of Greenbrier,
Monroe, Pocahontas and Nicholas counties, w.
Va, the Court Of Appeals and the Federal
Courts for the District of W. Va.
Va Particular attention paid to Collections
and to special cases anywhere in their State.
may17-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-22

T: EATHER! Leather I've have in
\ Store fine assortment of Upper Leather,
consisting of French and American Calf-Skins,
Kip Skins Linlngs, &C., also choice lot of
Sole Leather, all selected for the trade. War
ranted to give satisfaction and sold at the lowest
cash prices, at
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-08-24
CHICAGO,
Call for Straight-Out Democratic Con-
yentiOn - Indiana NeWs-LOne-
Wl0f Wants the Limits Of his
Country Restored.

CHICAGO, August 23.-A call is issued
by Joseph Leder, Of Springfield, Illinois,
calling for a Convention in favor oi
straight-out Democratic nominations fol
President and Fice-President, ito meet
in that city on Thursday, August 29th,
to select delegates to the Louisville Con-
vention.
a Times special correspondent writing
from the Cheyenne and ArapahOe Agen-
cy, under date of the ninth instant, gives
an account OF the proceedings Of the So
called Peace Council being held there
with the kiOwas and other hostile Indi-
ans. So far these proceedings appear to
be a failure, the KiOwas evidently being
disposed to make them think pretences of
friendship, in order to secure the release
of their Chiefs, Satanta and Big Tree,
now confined in Texas in the pene-
tentiary. Lone Wolf, the principal
Chief Of the KiOwas, made a speech in
reply to Colonel Mcintosh, who had
urged upon the Indians the absolute ne
cessity, if they desired to free their
Chiefs, Of living at peace with the
whites, saying that he was ready to do
all that was asked of him, but that he
must first have the soldiers removed (;
and until this was done the KiOwas
would make no change in their way of
living. He concluded as follows: "I
have listened to what the Council has
told me, and believe the talk is straight;
the peace captains who have talked to
me can perhaps make things satisfac-
tory in Washington. When | was boy
our country extended from the Rio
Grande to the Missouri, and want their
limits restored. What more can I say?
Ihave already told yOn that all my young
men are ready to travel on the white
war-path; but l want a good country
that we all can live in, and now nothing
more remains to be said.n
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-08-24
WASHINGTON.
Government Relief for the Chicago Suf
REPRESENTATION and Restrictions
Upon which the Relief is Granted
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, August 23.-The Trea-
sury Department has issued instructions
in accordance with the act of Congress
for the relief of the sufferers by the Chi
cagO fire. The materials upon which
a drawback of duties will be allowed
and paid must be imported and used in
the erection Of buildings in the burnt
district within one year from April 5,
1872. Such materials, except lumber,
will, as construed by the Department,
consist of those articles which are
generally used in the construction
Of the buildings proper, such as
brick, stone, windOw-glass, paints,
sash, linseed oil, hinges, locks, bolts,
screws, and other ordinary building
hardware and materials, iron girders,
lead pipe, ETC., ETC., which are imported
in the condition in which they are used ;
raw materials, such as pig lead and iron
imported and manufactured in Chicago
into pipe, sheets, plates, girders, iOists,
columns, and other bulky articles suita-
bic for building purposes, will also be
entitled to the benefit of the act; but
the privilege will not be extended to
such metals to be manufactured into
small articles, such as bolts, locks,
AAAAt5I9 anu -AACll Int MAiElA COulA nOA
readily be traced; neither will it be eX-
tended to plate-giass which is to be
used in fixed mirrors, in walls of build
lngs, nor to cloth, etc.. which is intend
ed for use in covering fixed seats or
lounges, nor to other articles which may
be for similar purposes. All returns of
duties viii be made by the department
through the collector at Chicago. To
mari iaa vaiaC aleal1 have mid al. eo.,,s,
that port, and merchandise withdrawn
for Consumption at any other port, al
though it may be used at Chicago in
the erection of such buildings, it viii not
be entitled to the benefit of such draw
back. In all cases of articles manufac-
tured in Chicago from imported mate
rials which are held to be entitled to
the benefit of such law under article two,
proof of identity viii be the same, as far
as applicable, as that required by general
regulations of the department in regard
20 drawbacks. Under act of August ),
1861, drawbacks will in all cases above
prescribed be paid only to the party who
Withdrew and paid the duties on raw
material, and by certified statement, as
before prescribed.
The temperature has moderated, oW-
ing to the rain in the vicinity of Wash
ington last night.
Adam Erb, the sculptor, died from
the effects of the heat and drinking ice
water.
Eighteen persons were reported to po-
lice headquarters yesterday from differ
ent portions Of the city as having died
from the effects Of the excessive heat,
and six more cases were reported up to
two O'Clock this afternoon.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-08-24
THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY
SECOND GRAND GIFT CONCERT
DAY OF THE DRAWING FIXED
No POstpOnement from September sSth

To THE PUBLIC: The Trustees of the Pub
lie Library Of Kentucky being satisfied from
the large sale of tickets already made, and the
daily increasing demand for them, that there
will be no occasion for pOstpOHing the second
drawing in the Gift Concert in aid of the
Public Library OF kentucky, have instructed
me, as their agent and manager Of the Gift
Concert, to say to the public and ticket-hold-
ers that the drawing will positively take place
on September 28th prox., and will not be post
poned. An active demand for tickets comes
from every state and Territory Of the United
STATES, and from the Canadas, giving assu-
rance to the Trustees that no circumstances
can prevent a drawing at the appointed time.
a sufficient clerical force is engaged to keep
up with the orders for ticksts, and in order
that this Office may be relieved Of the i'm
mense pressure incident to the business for
the week or two Immediately preceding the
drawing, agents especially, and those desiIous
OF procuring tickets, are requested to send in
their orders Immediately, as sales will have to
be closed in time TO make the necessary prep
arations for the drawing. II is the wish of the
management to I'LL every order foT a ticket, as
we'll as TO sell all the tickets, but those who
apply first must be supplied; and, if those
who put off buying until sales are closed, have
their money returned, instead of the tickets
ordered, as In the first Gift Concert in Decem-
Der last, when thousands Of dollars tnat came
too late were sent back, that they viii have
none to blame but themselves.
THOMAS f. BRAMLETTE,
Agent Public Library Kentucky.
Louisville, KY, August 10, 1874 au24 dSw
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ENGLAND.

LONDON, August 23.-In the case o.
the Queen UersUs Charles w. Felt, editor
of the English -Amerjcdn,f for libel against
Mr.. DeCosta, Judgment was rendered
against defendant, but sentence was sus-
pended.
The Lancet, the well-known British
medical journal, praises the hygienic
arrangements of the American fleet.
The royal mail steamship from Cape
town has arrived at Southampton. The
news from tbs diamond fields is very
favorable. Large numbers of precious
stones continue to be found. The Rus
sian feet, bearing the Grand Duke
Alexis, had arrived at Capetown, e5a
route for the Fast Indies. Alexis was
warmly welcomed by the residents, and
expressed his pleasure at the reception.
Several persons, convicted of diamond
stealing, had been sentenced to long
terms Of Imprisonment. An American,
named Hopkins, who was convicted of
robbing the mails, had been sentenced
to prison for two years.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-08-24

WHEELING, W. ", August 2s.-Scat-
tering returns from fourteen counties
show large gains on the vote of two
years ago in favor of Jacob, independ-
ent Democratic candidate for Governor,
and indicate his probable election.
There is also a fair chance that the Con-
stitution is defeated.
GRBENBRIER, w. VA, August 28.-
Official returns for this county have not
yet been received. The commissioners
have been engaged until late hour to-
night counting the returns, and are ex-
pected to get through in the forenoon.
Unofficial returns give a majority in
Greenbrier county Of 500 for the consti-
tuition, and about 800 majority for Cam
den. Official returns from Monroe
county give Camden and the constitu-
ton 100 majority, Democratic gain of
60 over the last vote.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-08-24
POLITICAL.

Both candidates for Governor of Mas
sachusetts are prominent Universalists,
and the church is divided.
Some of the extremely loyal journals
are discussing the fact that Sumner was
always a little unreliable on the question
of emancipation and civil rights.
John A. Dix opposes Greeley because
he wants the Granite nomination for
Governor of New York. If any man
opposes J. AS ambition, he should be
shot on the spot.
Governor Vance, of North Carolina,
declines the nomination for Elector on
the Greeley ticket. He believes in the
old Philosopher though, and will stump
the State in his behalf.
The son of Governor Blair of Michi-
gan, has been turned out of his mail
agency for "violating the rules of the
postal service" That is to say, he re-
fused to give fifty dollars to the Grant
campaign fund.
1t is a noticeable fact that nearly all
of the loud-mouthed Southern BourbOns
who oppose Greeley are of the class who
never flashed sword nor shot musket in
support of the Lost Cause. Except Ogles-
by and Logan, there is not man of any
standing advocating the Grant cause in
the State of Illinois. The Greeley men
are betting on fifteen thousand majority.
Senator Schurz charged the President
with having offered him, through an
agent, with the patronage he wanted
providing he would support the San Do
mingo sWindle. A Cabinet Council de-
MED the charge and demanded the proof.
The proof was furnished at once, and
since that the friends of Grant have
been struck dumb.
Since the war, with one exception,
North Carolina has voted steadily with
the Radicals by majorities ranging from
nine to twenty thousand. Now, their
majoritity, if any at all, is created
by oppression of thousands of innocent
persons held IN teTrOren9 as "kukiux,"
and by wholesale fraud with illegal
negro voters; yet the Democrats have
carried the Legislature, gaining a
United States Senator and electing five
out of eight members Of Congress. Who
wins the victory?
In response to the suggestions of the
Grant papers, that Merrimon's majority
in North Carolina may be advertised
under the head of "Lost," the Chicago
Tribune offers the following: "Lost-
somewhere in North Carolina, whatever
reputation the carpetbag government
may have had for counting votes cor
rectly. Whoever will return the same
to the owners will be suitably rewarded,
and no questions asked.n
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FRANCE.

PARIS, August 2S.-The French mer-
chants are clamOrous for a favorable ac-
ton by their government on the pro-
posed postal convention between France
and the United States, concerning
which Minister Washburne had an in
terview with President Thiers at Trou-
vile.
Efforts will be made to raise and re-
pair the steamship Panama, which sunk
near Santander, Spain, while on her
voyage from st. Nazair for Aspinwall.
The United States steamer Shenan-
doah was sighted off Trouville this even
ing, and as She passed she fired a salute
Of twenty-One guns in honor of Presi-
dent Thiers. The salute was returned
by Fort Caligny. The Shenandoah sub
sequently entered the haTbor of Havre
and came to anchor.
The works now being erected by the
German troops, now occupying BelfcTt
and Nerdun, are not Notifications as has
been stated, but merely winter quarters.