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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05
Policy of the opposition.

From long communication in the Lynchburg
Firginian, we extract the following:
1.-THE situation of the country demands neU
partu ; and the Conservative organization offers
a nucleus for it's formation. 1t is useless here
to recite the principles by which this new move
ment is animated. Suffice it to say, they are
not new, but the same by which the govern
ment was directed in the early days of it's puri-
ty and vigor, modified only by the recognition
of the complete political equality of all men,
Its platform is wide enough for the devoted
champion of the "Lost Cause, !" and the staunch-
est supporter of the ''old flag" to stand side by
side. Its ranks embrace all men everywhere
regardless of nationality or antecedents, who
long for the restoration of real peace to our
country, for the healing of the moral and ma
terial wounds inflicted by the war for the over
throw of despotism and corruption, and who
are willing to labor together for the accomplish
ment of these noble ends.
Whether this new party shall be known as
conservative, or BY some other name, is of
no consequence. But some name it must have.
Without a name, without distinct organiza-
end, there can be no enthusiasm, no confidence
And without confidence and enthusiasm there
can be no victory. The present chaotic state of
affairs is fatal to all three. There is but one
road to success. The leaders of the other
parties, or certainly of the Democracy, must
hold conventions, and formally propose fusion
or cooperation with the moderate Republicans,
on the basis of the new movement" In a
word, we must apply to national politics the
policy which triumphed signaIly In our own
State. But for the celebrated Stuart letter and
the exertions Of the Committee of Nine"
where would Virginia now be p
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

Professor, Cunning wa sinteresting the prima-
ry scholars of one of our city schools by show
ing, with blackb board and chalk, how the bee
was made. He had just finished By putting on
the sting, when little fellow, who had been
watching the process most closely, spoke up:
"Mr. Dunnen'l'
"What, my boy?"
Didn't dod make the bee ?''
''Yes! certainly God made the bee"
The little fellow was silent a minute; then
he spoke up again
'Mr. Dunnin'? p
"Well!-what now, my son?'
II was thinking" said the young philoso-
pher, 'how dod could put the sting into the
bee without ditting his fingers stung before he
let it go!'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

SOME ROYAL ARTISANS. The King of Swe-
den is said to be an excellent locksmith, and to
devote much time to the improvement Of that
branch of mechanics. The King of Portugal
excels as turner of wood and ivory. The
members of the royal house of Hohenzollern-
possibly with view to some future con,ingen-
cy-have all been trained up to some useful
art. The present Grown Prince is said to be
an expert book binder, and his wife an accom-
plished miniature painter The Queenof Hol-
land is poetess, but poetry is an inspiration
and not an art. Louis Napoleon and Queen
Victoria have both essayed to write books
The wife of the Prince of Wales is a superb
musician, and has but few equals among anna
teurs as a pianist. The Czarina of Russia
paints miniatures well. The Queen of Belgium
is horse trainer and fearless rider, while
the Queen of Denmark is great house-keep-
er, and one Of the best cooks in her dominlons.
1t is also said that some of the Junior male
members of the royal family of England a. are
proficient as practical composers, while the
Prince Imperial of France is frst-cass typo
grapher.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

90 LINE between Richmond and Baltimore
via York RiversRailroad
Trains leave Richmond daily at P. NJ, con-
Meeting at West Point with steamers for Balti-
more-arrive in Baltimore at A. NJ, the fol-
lowing morning in time to connect with trains
for the East and West. via P. W. and B. and
Northern Central railroads.
Trains leave Baltimore daily at 2. NJ, No.
90 Light street Wharf
Through bills of ladng given to all points
Frsights received daily and forwarded prompt
Steamers leave Pier No. 2, Light street wharf,
dsily at A p NJ, via York River for Richmond
end the South and West. Arrive in Richmond
at 10 55 A: M, connecting with the Richmond
end Danvilie, Richmond and Petersburg, and
Chesapeake and Ohio railroads.
Freight forwarded without delay.
Pass engers going South via Richmond and
patershurg. and Richmond and Danville rail-
roads have two and half hours in Richmond
to nrocure dinner and attend to business, after
the arrival of the 10 55 train.
81. Z. DOUGLAS, Supt.
Nh. HoTpHKIss, Travelling Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05
Railroad Connections-Virginia and Ken
tucky

To effect western connections, Messrs. Chas.
S. Stringfellow and Ro. W. Hughes, deputa-
ton from the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio
Railroad Company, on Friday week addressed
to Mr.. Baxter, of Louisville, lengthy COM
munication calling for final understanding
with the railroad authorities of that city in re-
gard to completing that portion of the railway
line between Norfolk and Louisville via Cumber-
land Gap, which is yet unfinished. This COM
nunication was sent to the City Council accom-
panied by message from the Mayor, and re-
commencing Messrs. Stringfelow and Hughes
to the courteous attention of that body. A
joint session of the two boards of the Council
was held, which was addressed at length By
these gentlemen in favor of the route.
An ordinance appropriating 5 900, 900 to aid
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
in extending its Lebanon branch to Cumber-
land Gap, to connect with the A., NJ. & 0. r.
r., was offered aud referred to the Committee
on Railroads. The appropriation is made sub
ject to the approval of majority of the quail
fed voters of the city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

Snan;sh officials are noted for their long
names The family of Don Juan Nopomuceno
de Burionatotor orecagageazcoecagago ought to
be killed off-unless there IS some way to In
creasa The alphabet several hundred letters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

Yesterday squad of thirteen Indians came
into our tent, and the oldest availed himself of
the right of seniority by sitting down on our
hot stove, which he mistook for a valise. He
was surprised.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

A Wisconsin paper states that little girl,
eight years old, is begging on the streets of
Oshkosh, with paper that certi6es that ''the
bearer is widow with five children, in desti-
tute circumstances
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

Ala Gross lady is doing all she can to in
crease the population of that city. On the 31st
dav of January she gave birth to one child, and
on the Sd day of February to another. Both
are alive and well.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

A short time since two fashionable young la
dies were holding high converse over the vir-
tues of certain new dress. And does it tit
wel?'' asked one. Fit as II had been melt
ed and poured in.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

A New York married lady can't see why
two people should NOPE in solitude because
they happen to answer in the affirmative, IN
the presence of witnesses, some very polite IN
ouiries in the nrayer book.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

The following is the recommendation given
an English servant: ''The bearer has been in
my house year-minus eleven months. Du-
ring the time she has shown herself diligent-at
the door; frugal-in work. mindful-of her
self; prompt-in excuses; friendly-toward
men; faithful-to her lovers; and honest
when everything had vanished" !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

A Kentucky girl says when she dies she de.
sires to have tobacco planted over her grave,
that the weed nourished by her dust may be
chewed by her bereaved lovers. There is po-
etry In the idear
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05
VOLUME XIX.
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Augusta County, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

& E3 -
NHESAPEAKE & o. R. Ron and
Z after September 1st, Passenger Trains
leave Richmond Sunday excepted) as follows:
$50 A.M.-MAIL TRAIN for the White
Sui lphur Springs, connecting at Gordonsville
with the Orange Alexandra and Manassas train
for Washington and North and Lynchburg
and South.
3.35 p M-Accommodation Train for Cor
louisville, except on Saturday, on which day it
leaves at five P. M. This train connects at Cor
louisville with night trains on the Orange, Alex
andria and Manassas Railroad for Lynchburg
and Washington.
Steerege tickets from Liverpool, Queenstown,
Amsterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Hayre, Rot
terdam, Bergen, Copenhagen, and Gothenburg,
to all points on this road can be bought of the
Tered through any station agent on the road
Through tickets at low rates, sold to all points
Northwest and Southwest.
Further information may be obtained at the
company's offices:
No Passenger Trains are run on Sundays.
A. FL. PERRY,
General Superintendent.
JAMES f. NETHERLAND, Gen'l Ticket Agent
Tiff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

There are about II sumac mills in Virginia.
Three mills ground out last year 5000 tons of
sumac, worth at least 100000 at present
prices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

Eleven of the survivors of the war of 1912
have died in Lee county since February, 1871,
at ages from II to IS years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05
NEW CASH sTORE1

III EW CASH STORE.
RRoNnrh+ a. ALI New GOOdss
for cash only. No goods sold on "ees, any solu
are marked at cash prices. Ladies' Jros,. ior az
OF every style and grade Mems and Ro7s. gooos
in great variety. Doys wear
In Curtains, White Goods, Laces, Linens H.
siery, Gloves Trimmings and Small Goa9- n
enough in grade and prices to please ali. OuN
Those who wish to use their money at its full
value can do so at my store. Orders solicited
ana carefully filed at cash rates, for I will not
sell on credit. F.M. YOTING
mays
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

catalogues of School Rocks. etc.
" sent on application, by
j. COWAN, bookseller,
seo-H New street. Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05
IExV ST0RE and CHEAP GOODS

NEW STORE and CHEAP GOODS
~ on the corner of Augusta and Frederick.
streets.-I am now receiving a large stock of
new staple goods, consisting Of cotton goods,
calicoes plaid cotton, ginghams, bleach cottons,
also heavy wooden and tweed goods, boots, shoes,
hats, &C.. queensware, crockery, tinwa-e, wood d.
enware, also large stock of groceries, all OF
which will sell at low figures for cash or ,, ex-
changed for all kinds of produce: Cash will be
paid for -four wheat corn oats &c; Inc he .rm1 call
ers and everybody will do well to give me d cali
se19 j. a. LOGAN.
ATEW GROCERY STORE. W. Ut
~ ley 6 Co., dealers in Choice Family Gro
ceries, Bagby's new building, Frederick street,
Staunton, Va, respectfully inform their friends
and the public that they have, in store choice
stock of sugars, cofees, teas, bacon, lard. soap,
candles, fish, salt. molasses, tobacco, plaster
broom buckets shoes &c. and in fact every stare
Cash paid for country produce, or goods given
in exchange at market prices. They are pre-
pared to supply families with anything III Inc
grocery line at very low prices for cash.
sep6
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

Groceries, dc.
C.. Il. RICHARDSON,
(late of Richardson s. Wheat),
New Building, Augusta Street,
Immediately opposite Splitter 6 Hunter, and
next door to Valley Virginian office,
STA UNION, VIRGINIA.
Having again gone into the Grocery business,
in connection with my Flour and Produce trade
I can sell choice Family Groceries cheaper
than they can be bought in the town.
Having purchased stock of Staple Groceries
at the lowest cash rates, will sell them upon a
small profit
My present stock consists in part of the fol-
lowing choice and selected goods:
SALT EGGS,
RICE, LARD,
SUGARS, TEAS,
SYRTPS. FISH,
CHEESE, BACON,
COFFEES, BUTTER,
MOL4ASSES,
MEAL, FLOUR,
BUCKETS, SOAPS,
TOBACCOS. SPICES,
COTTON YARNS, BROOMS,
ESSEN CES, &c.
am determined to sell at the lowest CASH
RATES. My motto is quack sales and small
profits All goods sold are warranted in every
respect as represented
Satisfaction will be rendered to one and all
do not fail to call and see me.
I make speciality of FLOUR-BUYING and
SELLING all brands and grades-a choice stock
of -four always on hand for family use. All
-four sold warranted as represented.
tender my thanks to all my friends and pa
irons who have stood by me so continually and
well for the past FIVE years. I tell them now
that I am started again and will deal with them
as fairly and as literally as ever. Come one
come all, and give me trial again.
g- Be sure to remember the place for the
cheapest groceries--new brick building on Au-
gusta street, next door to the Valley Virginian
Office, and Immediately opposite Splitter q Hun
ter and H. A. Glenn s. Co.
N. b. am not on the corner of Main and
Augusta streets as formerly, but in the rear part
of the new building, in the store room recently
occupied by Messrs. P. B. & P. A. Sublett.
may3O
vNyO HOUSE-KEEPERk ou will save
b1,h ,1ir dc in from
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05

zlev of the Shenandoah, august, 1871.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-05
Professional Directory.
AEEADE #. WHITE,

NHAS. GRATTAN,
~ TTORNEY-AT-L4W,
STAUNToN, VA,
Will practice in the Courts of Augusta, Rock
ingham and Highland.
Office with the Sheriff no2l-H
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Observation-Disclosures OF DAILY

JAMES f. NETHERLAND, Genl Ticket Agent
oc l7-tf
New-York tribune., 1872-05-21
Tile OLD EnIIT

Mr.. Hamlin has evidently an incorrect idea
OF the respective privileges of the Senate and
of the Press. A few days ago, Mr.. COnIing,
whose diseased vanity is not satisfied with tho
space allotted him in the reports of the AssO-
ciated Press, saw fit to make an utterly un-
justilabe attack upon the gentlemen con-
nected with that body in Washington, charg-
ing them with corrupt motives. Upon this,
Mr.. Devine, one of the gentlemen thus wan
tonly assailed, not having the privilege Of re-
plying in the Senate where he was slandered,
published in some of the journals which he
represented q curt denial of hlr. COnkling's
statements. 1t is not difficult to imagine the
stupOr of astOnshmont into which Mr.. COnlt-
ling must have been thrown by the spectacle
of a mere journalist having the presumption
to defend himself against Him. AS i'll a for
mcr case, lie calls upon some trusty friend to
do vengeance upon the irrevcrent writer. Mr..
Hamlin lends his paw for the purpose, and
these are the chestnuts he hauls out. After
reciting the note of Mr.. Devine, he says:
Whereas The said Devine has held and holds his
place I'm the Senate Gallery reporter for the Asso
cated Press by the favor the Senate and SAID Deyne
having by the publication OF the said card forfeited all
claim to the future courtesy Of The senae therefore,
Res9rcd, That the SAID ~ DcVine DC and ho Is hereby
expelled from the Senate Gallery.
Mr. Hamlin is old enough to know better
than this. The Press is not in the Senate
Gallery by his favor nor Mr.. COnkliDg's. 1t
is there by right, and it is too late to try to
annul this prescriptive title. A reporter, by
sitting in the Senate Gallery, does not sur
render his rights as n citizen. reckless
libeler, like Mr.. Conkling, may slSulk behind
bis privilege and abuse him on the floor but lie
cannot take from him tle freedom OF speech
New-York tribune., 1872-05-21
GOOD NEWS FROM TIE so UTH

What has been, in Republican eyes, the
greatest danger to the Country during and
since the Warl Was it not to be found in
the hostile political attitude of the South, and
of the Democratic party7 What has. all this
time, been the greatest end of the Republican
partyP Has it not been TO lift citizens out Of
that hostile attitude2
Then why not hail the peaceful victory +?
The Cincinnati platform is the high-watcr
mark Of the best and purest Republicanisrn.
Yet it is accepted with enthusiasm by four-
ffths Of the Southern press and people, and
by an even larger proportion of the Northern
Democracy. If it be the end of parties TO
secure the success of their principles, why
should not Republicans welcome and celebrate
the triumphl But if the only end Of parties
be to control the Offices, too many OF their way
Of thisking may be Objectionable.
To US il Eas seemed most desirable, since
tic war, that tls d.ie3ted ioa should cor
Liluy acc "a l3 r3..tj. 10 d,aiod tAe na"t
New-York tribune., 1872-05-21

be dissatisfied with what we publish. There
is no need for them TO trouble us or them
selves with demands for retracti0n, OF any
thing else than the correction of errors, Of
which we believe we have made very few.
In its exposures of dishonest tradesmen, as in
those OF corrupt politicians, THE TRIBUNE
makes no charges it cannot prove. In the
campaigns of the last eight months it has
waged war upon Thomas Murphy, upon Leet
g. Stocking, upon Senator Wood, upon
James Terwilliger, upon Dr. Carnochan,
upon Barnard and CardozO and McCmn,
upon Tweed and Sweeny, Hall and Connolly.
swindling Harbor-masters, emgrant thieves,
bogus doctors, pocket-piclKing gamblers, and
dishonest trafickers in all sorts of articles from
G neva watches to foul meats. Investigation
after investigation has been raised upon our
charges; and in no single case have they failed
to be sustained. We mean to preserve that
record, if enterprise in the search for
facts and patience in their verification can
secure it. We shall indulge in no reckless
SANDER; we shall charge definitely only what
we can definitely prove; and when we have
knowledge OF any abuses and proof OF the
guilt of those responsible for their cOntinu-
ance, we shall just as unhesitatingly and
unreservedy expose them, without respect to
party, class trade, or individual interests.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-21

of concentration we wanted 1t to acknowl-
odoo the constitutional amendment forever
nrol,ibiting Slavery. 1t lOathed negro suiiiaSe;
we wanted il TO realize that he
publican institutions could not saieiy
rest on race or color dlsiiancnisemeht'
and accent negro voting. III fancleu 'he I'M
nosition of its share of the burden ior the
National Debt mOnstrous we wanted IL 10 re-
cocnize the binding nature OF the DeDt anu
tbe National iobligatiOn to pay it. iii all
tbis was secured, the attitude OF re South
seemed to us full of peril TO the Country
We saw no danger of another war; we
did see sullen discomfort, spirit that
checked enterprise, hindered immigration,
weakened the moral power of the Nation we
did not want half the Country filled with allen
subjects, instead of free-spirited, patriotic cltI-
zens proud again of their Country, and ready
70 contribute their share to her strength ana
honor.
What news from the South then could bring
more cheer to the patriot than that conveyed
in our New-0rleans dispatch this morning
Gen. BcauTegard accepts the Cincinnati plat
form, Gen. Richard Taylor (sOn Of President
Zachary Taylor and Gen. Hays stand on
it and support its candidates, Randall
Hunt, fair representative of the ablest
civic uphoders Of the great Rebellion, accepts
it and with these the prominent citizens of
Louisiana generally sympathize. Outside OF all
party or personal considerations, this seems to
us glad news for the Country. Can any Re-
publican who really wants his principles to
triumph throughout our reunited land, tell why
he should not rejoice at the beginnings OF so
ausp1cious movement at the South, and wish
it God speed?
New-York tribune., 1872-05-21
DPANATlC NOTES.

Mr.. jarrett, as well as Mr. Palmer, Of Niblo's
has departed to Europe.
Mr.. James Schonberg's patented inventions
for working stage scenery have boon introduced upon
the stage OF M. Fechter's new thca!tr
Mrs. Clymer.-who has acted both rs Mrs.
Clvmer ana Miss Ella DiCtz,-las octn ousdse4 IN tho
FIFTH Avenue pheater company, for neAi season.
Mr.. William Davdge, the woll-known, and
widely popular comedian, Is u De cOmpilnentei ana
pr.ctcay benefited by dramatic ptrlJfiAAics ~ VA"
Firth Avenue Thoatcr on "Wednesday afernoon ths IN IN
al MAY. This representation VIII lo given by " 70
Emnrgnth." which the principal riNate dramatlo
cr Of Brooklyn and OF the best OF existing organ
i11tions OF is class. During the season now cnsns'
ree Am.raa" has made Itself agrocaby conspicuous
nn ea y its frequent and hearty services 10 te cause
of charity than by exhibitions oi unusual talent ana
zoa IN the art OF acting. Mira. Fanny F0scr VINO Is now
PLAYING Grace Harad,Cay IN London Assurance, q, q,
Mgiack's Theatcr, Is, may mention, Iauu 20 Oi
this club "The AmaTanth." giving lts last petIOtm
apce for the season. makes the occasion tLh OF ,ui
Uiimeutary benefit 90 Ny. DaNdgc, ny way or fe,"
ine his professional assistance ana cour!ey "a
CLUB IN past times. " Tue Heit%tla" Wa" " "0''
cast follows;
LORD nuherlg. III. j. Hlreubcrgh hst 49,.
Dick Dowias......o e. H. NlTItc| |Nt 49,,
EeLiel N0nOlrun T. hfrleto.isui 49, pD :.
rll. l0ss. Ill W. itptA.f u A. 80. y..L
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Ls4p Io..llaI.,....R, D. b-'.iel