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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25
Staunto1t Spettatur.
Tuesday, June 25, 1872.
N. Y. Conference-Greeley-Tidal Wave


N. Y. Conference Greeley-Tidal Wave.
A Conference composed of about hundred
members of distinguished gentlemen from a
number of States was held in New York City
on Thursday last. It was called by those who
were opposed to the nomination of Greeley at
Cincinnati, and for the purpose of bringing in
fuences to bear upon the National Democratic
Convention to be held in Baltimore to secure
the nomination of third ticket by that body.
Invitations were extended to number of dis
tinguished misunderstanding Hon. A. III.
III. Stuart and Hon. Jno. b. Baldwin of this
place-who were not in sympathy with the
purpose for which its originators called this
conference, though they belonged to the class
which the terms of the invitation embraced, to
wit Those in favor of uniting the elements
of opposition to Grants reelection.
The Conference thus called by anti-Greeley
men was held, and lol and behold it was
found that even the conference thus called was
overwhelmingly infavor of Greeley, and opposed
to the nomination of third ticket at Baltimore
The result will be that the very means devised
to discard Greeley, will serve to strengthen him
in the Baltimore Convention, and in the hearts
of the people. Thus it is that Providence out
of seeming evil educes good. So far, all the
efforts to iDjure, have benefited him. 1t seems
that his election is almost as certainly deter
mined as any future event can be. The masses
of the people-the honest and patriotic masses
in spite of all the obstacles which effete poll
ticians would put in their way. are rising in
the majesty of their strength and marching
with firm and steady steps to the support of
the ticket of Greeley and Brown. This feeling
is not confined to any particular section, but
pervades all the States of the Union. The vast
ocean of public opinion is experiencing a
groundswell, and the tidal wave in November
next will sweep Grant and his myrmidons from
power, and, like Miriam, our enfranchised peo-
pie will sing their song of rejoicing at their
happy deliverance, upon beholding the horse
and his rider of our political Pharaoh sink like
lead in the mighty waters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

In Charleston, W. Va, on the 18th inst,
the Republican Convention nominated j.
Brisben Walker, of Kanawha, for Congress for
that District, and on the Goth, the Democratic
Convention in the same place, nominated Hon.
Frank Hereford, the present incumbent, of
Union, Monroe county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

FEARFUL EXPLOSION. On Saturday last,
near San Francisco, California, fifteen hundred
pounds of nitro-glycerine exploded in the Cali
fornia Powder Works, four miles distant from
the City Hall, wrecking six buildings and max
ing hole in the ground twelve feet deep and
one hundred and twenty-five feet in circum-
ference. Fortunately no one was hurt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

Transient newspapers by the new postage
laws, with circulars and other transient printed
matter, which under the old law were two cts
for every four ounces or less, are now one Ct
for every two ounces or less. The law is I'M
mediate In its effect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

By recent earthquake in Japan FIVE hun
dred persons lost their lives. Recently sixty
one persons, foreigners and Chinese, were
drowned by the sinking of steamship, after
collision with another vessel, off Shanghae,
China.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

A pamphlet has been issued in New York
entitled mr. Greeley's Record on the Cues
tons, of Amnesty and Reconstruction from the
Hour of Gen. Lees Surrender" containing
editorials from his pen in the New York Tri-
bune, earnestly advocating those measures, at
a time when almost the whole public sentiment
of the North was opposed to them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25
OHtTIlI, aHu rs suCH OUtHmlssIUH
june Is At
4 Important 10 Business Men.

Important TO Business Men.
u AS intend to make change in business
gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes,
Trunks, Valises, &c, at cost for cash for 80 days
Ny Stock is all new and desirable and well as
sorted. I prefer selling as whole, with Lien
on Room which is one Of the handsomest and
best arranged, besides one of the best stands in
the city. This is an elegant chance for any one
wishing to carry on the Clothing business.
j. A. ARMENTROUT.
june Is IF
All persons indebted are requested to settle up
at once j. A. A.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

1t will turn out, says the Alexandria Gazette,
that ths endorsement of Mr.. Greeley at Balti-
more VIII unite in his support men of all par
ues' VINO desire return of the government to
the o,den standard of an honest. pure, and
capable administration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25
To Bunch s. Hoge, late O. P. tosquare

SZO, l09 OF
JNO. M. CARROLL,
City Treasurer.
TEsrE JAMES F. PATTERSON, Cpk.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LANE.
~ By virtue of two DEGREES of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, rendered on the 10th
day of November, 1867, and = day of Novem-
Der, 1870, in the suit Of Holt and ais. vs. Eubank
and ais, will on
Thursday, the Goth day Of June, 1872,
proceed on the premises, to sell to the highest
bidder, the tract of land owned by Absalom
Knowles, and upon which he now resides, lying
near Jennings Branch, in Augusta county, con-
tanning
las Acres. s EeOOds and 80 Poles.
This land is of good quality, with comfortable
improvements, situated about miles Northwest
of Staunton, in good neigh borhood
Terms of SaleLCosts of suit and sale in hand,
the balance on . credit of one two and three
years, the purchaser executing his bonds with
approved security, bearing interest from the day
of sale for the deferred payments, and the title
GEO. M. COCHRAN, Jr,
may q st Commissioner.
POstponement.-rh above sale is Post
poned until SATURDAY, JULY 9th, 1872.
june 25 tbs G. NJ. O., Jr., Com'r.
COMMISSIONER SALE
" Of Real Estate.
10y NlrbuO Vi d ueUfeo, rendered az the June
term 1871, of the Circuit Court of Augusta Co.,
in the case of Anthony's Admir- and al. vs. An
thony and als., will on
Monday, July 22asd Court day.,
in front of the Courthouse, proceed to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder Tract of
land lying in the county of Augusta on big
Calf Pasture" containing
81 Acres,
six acres of which is cleared There is dwell
ing house and good water on the promises. This
land adjoins Sam'l Paxton, David Lange and
Others
Terms Enough in cash to pay costs of suit
and sale, and the remainder in one, two and
three years, the purchaser executing bonds, bear
ing interest from day of sale, 18th good personal
security for the deferred payments, and the title
retained as ultimate security.
W. L. MOWRY,
Sheriff, and as such Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25
FOR INSTANCE TAKE
OUR OPERATIONS FOR LAST WEEK.

On Monday week the mammoth Who'll osale dry
goods house, No. 314. Broadway. N. Y, took
fire in the third story. The whole house was
deluged in water destroying thousands of dol
lars worth OF goods, in q mercantile view, but
not damaging them in the least as far as actual
wear is concerned. The entire stock, embracing
hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of goods,
was bought by our wholesale house, at less than
one-half their real value, and at handsome
profit OF ~ per cent. we can then offer them at
half the wholesale prices. This is very easy to
understand, and the most simple minded can
readily comprehend the wonderful advantages
which we every day prove to you we possess
Hence, if we offer Doeskin jeans at 33s cents
which the manufacturer asks SIXTY cents for
before the goods have to pay dozen or more
profts-yen can readily understand hoU a1e get
them.
Heavy Cottonades at 16s cents, worth &c.,,
which are very cheap
A lot of lawns, in mourning and colors at Is
to zoe, worth 25 to 374 cents.
Where can you get such hose at 12Ic as we
give you; Mems socks at 124 cents
Children's hose at 10, 124 to Is worth Is cts.
SWISS NAINSOOK,
PLAID MUSLINS,
IACKONET CAMBRIA,
WHITE BERAGE
AND PIQUES,
at Prices which make them sell at the rates of
RAILROAD SPEED.
We open this campaign in earnest and are de-
termined through all opposition to add new lus-
tire to our crown of Glory, to be in the future as
we have been in the past,
THE ONLY REAL CHEAP STORE,
I'm DRESS GOODS
We offer you this week unusually ATTRAC-
TIVE BARGAINSi
Do not fail to call early and examine our Dress
Goods. and be convinced that we
MEAN WHAT WE SAY ABOUT OUR GOODS |
CARPETS, MATING & OIL-CLOTH.
Carpets, 45c to 81, 90 per yard,
Mating 80 to 40 per yard,
Qil.Cloth, 58c to 1,00 per yard.
In these goods we pledge ourselves that no man
shall sell as low as we do.
TRY USl
Kamemher our object is not to sell our goods
for all we can get, but to sell them as low as we
can. Very many would like to wear our Lau-
rels, won by Pluck and Ambition, and watching
the Auction Bargains, but we call upon our
friends not to be misled by any artificial induce
ments.
Taose aO6o q0ish One Doltar to bay Taoo Dollar
Worth, should not fail to call on
s. ID. TEMBEkLAKE.
Staunton, Va.
J. L. RICHARDSON,
G. L. COOKE, }Salesmen.
FAYETTE CoYLE. J june 25 If
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

The Richmond Enquirer which has been OPP
posing Greeley, in speaking of the support of
Grant, says that, in no conceivable conjunc-
ture of circumstances can any Democrat whose
Democracy is conviction and not cloak con-
sent to this thing" The support of Grant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

1t is generally admitted that, under existing
circumstances, Greeley is the only man who
has chance of beating Grant at the ensn;D .
Presidential election. Those, therefore. wbo
wish Grant defeated should not hesitate 10 90
for Greeley
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

Speaking of Mr.. Greeley popularity among
the Irish, The Irish People says: ''From the
expressions of opinion that appear in the col
umns of the newspapers which reach us from
every part of the Union-from the four points
of the. compass it would appear that, in view
of the coming Presidential campaign, the al
most universal voice of Irish citizenship is in
favor of Horace Greeley. He may now be said
to the emphaticaly the favorite candidate of
most Irish citizens.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25
Tobacco.

- - COoHEAN. j. T. GUY.
{ LID FIRM REVIVED
" @. L. COCHRAN 81 CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
at the old stand, New street, would respect
fully announce to their friends and the public
generally that they are receiving and will keep
constantly ON hand well selected stock of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, and Cigars,
angling from the choicest to the cheapest gradesi
Also Snuff, Pipes, Stems, Matches, &c.
Stanton, Oct. 9th, 1868.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

A FARCE.-In New York City, on Friday
last, few dissatisfied free-traders nominated
Groesbeck of Ohio for President, and Olmstead
of New York City for Vice President This a.
mounts to nothing. 1t is more like a ridiculous
farce than anything else. It will not be heard
ofin the canvass, and will not affect the result.
Greeley will be elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25
-NeaC Advertisements.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
IA L

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
IN VALLEY LODGE, No 49,.
Staunton, June 25th.
SIR KNIGHTS Attend a stated meeting of
your Lodge at Temperance Hall, this evening at
o'clock M. ELECTION OFOFFICERS
By order of the w. G.
june 25 1t JAS. KER, R.. S.
In Council for the City of SfaunfOn,
i JUNE 22nd, 1872.
ment of Receipts and Disbursements made by
the City Treasurer from July LIST, 1871. to the
31st of May, 1872 which, on motion, was re-
ceved, and it is ordered that the same be pub
lished once in the Staunton Spectator-and is in
the words and figures following, to wit:
To the President and Members
of the City Council:
GENTLEMEN-We have examined the Annual
Report of the City Treasurer, and compared it
with the Books and vouchers in the Office. and
find it correct.
The statement herewith submitted, shows an
expenditure during the eleven months ending
May 31st, 1872, of $50, $50 Y cents.-of which
amount the sum of So, 188 76 cents was on Drafts
and contracts entered into by our predecessors,
and that the sum of So, $50 90, was received du,
ring said time for Taxes and Licenses for the
year 1870.
Respectfully submitted
JOHN B. EVANS,
ISAAC WITT,
q: I. COCHRAN,
COmmiftnp on Einonoa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25
EvHRE@EEENas MACHINES.

i
We would call the attention Of Threshers and
others to the
ssRmsseIl Thressaer,''
with Mounted or Down Power
These Threshers have been in successful ope
ration for many years, and during the last two
seasons over 2,0O0 of them have been sold.
We are also agents for Russells Combined
Clover Thresher and Huller, and will be glad to
furnish circulars to any parties desiring informa
ton as to either of the above.
June Is IF WOODS d. GILKESON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25
The people of Staunton and for miles around ar,
requested to meet at
UNPARALLELED BARGAINS

which we are now laying before the community.
Some persons may say that we sometimes blow
little In presenting our goods before the people,
but how in the name of common sense are we to
bring these grand auction drives to the notice of
an oft humbugged public if we do not present
them in their true light, however unreasonably
Low they may appear,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25
Wants.
For Rent,

ZOE EENT.-That very desirable STORE.
as Brandeburg's Corner Possession given o1a
April LIST, 1872 siFen oiA
For terms, apply to
rep ~ u Mrs. H NJ LALLY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25
Injured bv q fall

We learn from the Gazette that, on Wednes-
day last, while Mr.. Nathan Hook was engaged
in removing the brick from the top of the walls
of the Episcopal Church in Lexington, he was
knocked off by falling ladder and received
serious, though not fatal, injuries by the fall to
the ground.
There has wound on the back of his neck
and severe confusion on the lower part of his
spine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

The Report above referred to, is in the words
and figures following, to wt:
Report of Receipts and Disbursements by John
NJ Carroll, Treasurer, for the IL months end
ing Nav 31st 1872:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

gN1R5EEaSsEONER SALE.-Under a
" decree of the Circuit Court in the suit of
McCue's creditors VS.. McCue and al, and by
consent Of the Defendant, Col. Franklin McCue,
we will proceed to sell at public auction on the
premises, at IL O clock on Saturday the 18th Ju-
~, 1872, the Gay Farm" belonging to said
MlcCue, lying in Augusta county, about mile
w ess of Fishersville Depot on the Chesa. 81 Ohio
+ H.. and on both sides of the Staunton and
James River Turnpike being about miles East
of Stanton.
There are no buildings, but it is desirable
tract OF land, containing about $50 ACRES, of
when some 20 acres is in timber, and watered
by never failing Springs
TERMS Cash enough to pay costs of suit and
sale expenses, and the balance in equal install
ments at one, two and three years, with interest
title retained till payment
THOMAS d. RANSOM,
8. 3 g MARSHALL HANGER,
june IL Of Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

ExECUTORs' SALE GF PERSON
81 AL PRGPEEeTY.-Wew will sell to the
deceased, lying q miles Southwest of Heb
ron Church and on Bakers creek, Thursday, the
LIST of August, 1872 the following personal prop
erty: Six young work horses, all in good condi-
ton, mich cows, 2 colts, a lot of young cattle
and sheep, l four horse iron axle wagon and
four horse wooden axle wagon, new iron axle
cart and harness, buggy and harness, l wheat
drill (Bickford s. Hufiman,) l No. new Hub
bard Light Mower, l buggy hay rake, l wheat
fan, portable cider mill, corn shelter, lot of
plows, harrows, harness and other implements
used in farming
Terms made known on day of sale. Sale COM
mence at 10 o'clock.
GEORGE NJ BAYLOR,
NEWTON a. BAYLOR,
PRESTON A. BAYLOR,
Ex's of George Baylor, decd.
julS-tds-Vir COW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

~ in the concern of j. w. Utley & Co., to j.
w. Utley. who will in future conduct the bust
ness on his own account at the old stand In re-
firing, l commend Mr.. Utley to the public
april is 3. Z. BAGBY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

A no. 4 n Octave Stieff Piano for
"A Sale on reasonable terms Apply Ct this
Office. june 70 st
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POstp0nement.-.r above sale is POST
poned until SATURDAY, JULY 9th, 1872.
june Is ids G. NJ c. Jr., Com'r.
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= rsT OF ADVERTISED LETTERS

I "A remaining in the Staunton Post Office, for
the week ending June Oath, 1872
LADIES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-25

Persons calling for Letters in the above list
should state that they are Advertised" to dis
tinguish them from the daily mail. As list of
Advertised letters are made up every week, the
date of the paper in which they appear should
be given. E. H. SEARS. P. n.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-10

FarnSworth moved to amend the amendment bv
adding after the word Fish" the words "meat Of
all kinds and butter"
Mr.. FaruswoTth'S amendment was adopted by
vote of 6S to IS.
Mr. Duke of Virginia moved also 10 exempt
salt used as a fertilizer. Adopted by vote of
20 TO 49,
The amendment as amended was rejected, and
salt, therefore, stands originally reported by
the committee, viz: On salt in bulk, eight cents
per J 90 pounds; ON salt in bags, sacks, barrels
or other packages twevle cents per 100 pounds.
The next item in the bill was that fixing the
duties on band or betting leather, and on Span
ish or other sole leather, at fifteen per cent ad
yalOrem.
Mr.. Kelley moved TO strike out the paragraph
so as TO leave the duty at present, thirty Eve
per cent; rejected.
The next paragraph was modified TO read :
On upper leather of all kinds, and on skins
dressed and unfinished of all kinds, twenty per
cent ad yalorem. On all skins from morocco,
tanned but unfinished, ten per cent ad valorem. ."
lhere was quite a struggle as to the duty on
ehlcory root Mr. Banks amendment TO make
the duty two per cent per pound was rejected,
and one by MIR. Kelley was agreed TO, modified
to read: ON chicory root, ground or unground
one cent per pound
The committee rose after having disposed of
but twenty lines of the bill.
The South Carolina contested election case
was taken up, and Mr. Wallace the sitting
member, declared entitled TO the seat, and the
contestant allowed e2l54 for his expenses.
Adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-10
COUNTY NEWS.


The soldiers monument in Sturbridge W i'll be
dedicated May Both, in connection with the
usual ceremonies of memorial day.
David Barton, an old gentleman of West
Brookfeld, recently had his pocket picked at
Palmer, losing his wallet and 500.
On Wednesday afternoon Mr. Charles Hast
ngs of Sterling, a carpenter employed on the
new mill at Oakdale, was thrown violently
against the end Of piece of timber by the fall
ing of Il cross bar, and was severely bruised
about the head and face.
While servant girl in Smiths hotel at West
Brooktield was satisfying her curiosity in regard
to pistol which she had found in one of the
rooms, the other day, she discharged it through
the window, the ball making a hole in the coat
of man and grazing the face of a woman who
were standing near the house, but causing no
serious injury.
Paxton and Holden did not vote on the beer
question. Auburn voted no. In Templeton the
town meeting met pursuant TO call, voted to
pass over the article in the warrant in regard TO
the beer, and then adjourned There is some
dissatisfaction felt in regard to the matter, and
the question is raised whether the action taken
by the meeting was in accordance with the law
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-10
Forty-Second Congressional Session.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 9
OHM AfpIH

| oEN(A ~,
On motion of Mr.. Cragin the senate has as
signed Monday evening next for hearing reports
| from the committee on naval affairs
MIR. Hamlin introduced bill for the relief OF
Lizzie NJ. Mitchell. Referred to the committee
| on pensions.
MIR. Stewart called up the bill to grant one.
half OF Goat Island TO the Central Pacific rail
road, and moved its reference to the committee
| on Pacific railroad. Mr.. Cole and MIR. Casserly
| united in motion to refer to the military com
mlttee; as they represented the state interested
| they thought they should be consulted
Pending consideration the morning hour ex-
pred, and the amnesty bill was taken up as the
regular order.
Mr.. Casserly argued that Mr.. Summers mo-
ton TO substitute the civil rights bill Tor the
amnesty OIL was contrary 10 parliamentary
law, and ought not be entertained.
MIR. Blair opposed the civil rights bill on its
merits.
Mr.. Morton replied, aud Messrs. Wilson and
Flanagan followed in favor MIR. Summers bill,
aud Mr.. Stevenson against it.
MIR. Ferry OF Connecticut opposed the bill as
unnecessary aud vicious, and deprecated the ten.
dency OF the colored race, under the guidance
of unwiSe champions, to run to congress for re-
dress of every real or lancied grievance, instead
OF appealing TO the courts, AS other men do He
moved 10 strike from the bill all relating 10
schools. Lost; yeas 20, nays 80
Mr. Blair offered an amendment providing
that the people in each city, county or state
shall decide for themselves by popular vote the
questions of mixed or separate schools.
MIR. Alc0rn said the legislature OF Mississippi
in which the colored people were dominant, had
settled the question TO the satisfaction of all the
people Of the state by deciding ia favor of sen.
arate schools; and he would not vote 10 reopen
the question in any way
Mr.. Sumner said he would let a colored man
Frederick Douglass) state the objections 10 Mr.
Bnir's amendment ''''
Mr.. Aleorn said that Senator Revels would re.
flute Mr.. Douglass.
Mr.. Sumner-Very well; he never did il when
he was in his seat here.
Mr. Logan said Mr.. Summers bill was at
least untlmely.
Mr. Edmunds said that the amnesty plank of
the Cincinnati platform was stolen from the
president Of the United States, aud he thoueht
the people were not likely TO desert their presl,