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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30
UNION SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

DEATH OF BISHOP MCGILL.-Bishop Nc
Gill, who for the past twenty-one years has
been in charge of the Catholic Diocese of Vir-
ginia, died on the 18th inst, in Richmond
He had been Ill long time and his death was
not unexpected. He was learned and pious
preate greatly beloved by the members of his
own church, and respected and admired by per-
sons of all denominations During his late visit
to Rome, he was recognized there as one of the
ablest bishops 10 the Council. The general
sorrow with which the account of his deaf b has
been received will show the estimation in which
he was held. Appropriate houors to his mem
DRY will be paid.
The Baltimore Sun is noticing the death of
Bishop McGill, says: He was consecrated
third Bishop of the Diocese of Richmond,
November 10, 1850 He was sixty-two years
of age at the time of his DEATH He was at one
time the vicar general of Bishop Spalding, in
Kentucky. He was the immediate successor
of the Rev. Richard V. Whelan, second Bish-
op and Rev. Patrick Kelly first Bishop Of the
diocese of Richmond, which was established in
1921, and comprises Eastern Virginia and the
valley formed by the Allegheny and Blue
Rridge mountains southwark as far as Monroe
county. He was born in Kentucky. and was
at one time member of the bar in the courts
of his native State. Before be was consecrated
bishop, he was pastor at Louisville Ken
lucky, where he was regarded as avery eloquent
preacher and a close reasoner. Bishop McGill
was of venerable and imposing appearance. EASY
in manners, and most persuasive speaker"
SHE OUeHT TO HAVE VoTE.-Mr. Krause,
who lives 10 the neighborhoods of Detroit. has
courageous wife, and he may as we'll be in
formed of the fact. Also of the fact that he is
deficient in the very quality which his wife
possesses. The other night, it appears, Krause
heard some men prowliDg about his barn. lie
went so far as to take down bis gun, when some
thing crept up his back which made him think
that it was much safer indoors. Again be made
an effort and actually stepped out of tho house,
returning with the information that both of the
doors of the barn were wide open. That was
too much for Mrs. Krause Half dressing she
took the gun and crept cut to the barn while
the husband initiated Artemus Wards tactics
in an Indian fight, and stayed behind ito see if
any more were coming" Getting close to the
barn, Mrs. Krause saw that the thieves were
about to lead the horses out, so she gave
shout, slammed the barn door, aimed for where
she heard the noise, and fred OFF went the
thieves, leaving behind the horses they had
already harnessed preparatory to their removal.
Mrs. Krause is entitled to veto.
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auction Sales.
VALUABLE FARM NEAR sTAUN-

IN n IL
TON FOR SALE.-By virtue of decree
of the Circuit Court of Augusta County, rem
dered at the November term, 1871, in the suit of
Trout Tor &c, vs. Smith, & al. We will as Com
mssloners OF SAID Court sell at public auction,
on the premises. on Saturday the 18th day of
February, 1872, that splendid estate lying 2
miles South East of Staunton, on the Staunton
and Scottsville Turnpike. owned by the late
iiIlam Smlth and now IN the possession of his
widow and heirs, containing
422 acres and 20 poles,
of which about $50 acres are IN good timber, the
balance is cleared land, in hig state of cult
walton.
THIS rs ONE OF THE BEST FARMS IN
THE COUNTY; THE LAND IS RICH,
LIES WE'LL, & CROPS FINELY;
Is UNDER GOOD FENCE.
AND IS THE MOST
admirably Watered Farm
TO BE FOUND, HAVING
Over TWENTY SPRINGS upon it.
Fhe improvements consist of
A LARGE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE.
WELL FINISHED AND IN GOOD REPAIR.
containing twelve rooms.
SITUATED UPON A BEAUTIFUL
EMENENCE,
and surrounded with
SHADE TREES AND SHRUBBERY.
with large
Barn, Stable, Granary, Corn-Crib,
IL mas also u SOOQ LenanL-nOuSe with four rooms,
and two immense Ice houses,
holding $40 wagon-loads of ice Ian article readi-
ly saleable to the ice-dealers of Staunton.)
There is a fine apple-orchard on the place, and
almost every variety of smaller fruit.
1t is seldom so desirable an estate as this is
found in market-a first class farm, with every
comfort and convenience upon it, and yet suffi-
GENTLY near for the owner aud his family to en-
JOY all the advantages of the society churches,
SCHOOLS, and the market of the city of Staunton.
The TT act will be sold as a whole, or in parcels
as may be found most desirable
Buyers are invited to examine the premises.
Terms of Sale-Enough cash to pay the costs
Of suit and sale, and the balance in four equal
annual instalments, bearing interest from the
day of sale; bonds with approved security to be
given by the purchaser, and title retained as Ill
innate security.
4 4. X X. q gRoRTEl oom'rs.
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From the supplementary report of the Su-
periatendent of Public Instructio on, it appears
that the total number Of schools in the State
is 1854, of which 2.l58 are for whites. The
number of pupils enrolled is l2S, 2S8, Of which
1914 are whites The whole cost Of the sys-
ten fer the past year was 1857, 80. BY
the census Of 1870, it appears that there are
800. 9l3 persons in Virginia over the age of ten
years. who cannot read, and AS, 1913 persons
over ten years Of age who cannot write. mostly
colored
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

IL NEAL AND AL PROPERTY.
will offer for sale to the highest bidder on
SATURDAY, THE 9TH DAYOF
JANUARY, 1872,
the Real and Personal Property of David Few
ber decd. The land is situated miles fropr fine
city of Staunton, and miles from the village of
Mlddlebrook, adjoining the lands of the Poor
house. David Greaver and others.
The farm contains Isl acres-40 acres of
which are aoeU tina5ered-15 acres of splendid.
naeadoso-5 acres magnificent young orchard
two streams of water running through the land,
and numerous springs on the farm fences ins
good repair and land In good state of cultiva--
ton. Good dwelling of brick and frame; good
barn with stable attached; or splendid mils, y
cows several calves. II sheep and hogs, one
horse buggy, clock, press, l bookcase. with
other desirable household and kitchen furriture
with some farming utensils, -
Purchasers will find some one on the uremis-
es to show them the property. p
Terms made kaown on day Of sale.
no28-$ds ~ Ma Ea,,,hor
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GALE PE.se,yay, PROPERTY

NJ AS agents OF Boiling X. SwOOpe we will a
the time and place named in the above adver
tlsement sell the following property, to wit:
IS or 10 acres of wheat in the ground 5 first
class work horses head of colts: Z extra milk
cows 10 head of young cattle; s>v and pigs
l sac Cormlck reaper; Union mower; Bick-
ford & Huffman drill; wheat fan, extra; SOC
bushels of corn IN crib one-half interest in q
Fit thresheri 2 plows, harrows, 2 plantation
wagons; two-horse wagon; harness and gear
ing, and farming Implements of sundfy kinds ;
large side board, l book case, bureau, pi-
ano, sofas, dozen chairs; and various other
articles Of household furniture.
Terms of sale-Cash for all sums amounting
TO SlO or less. For sums above $40 credit of six
months, with interest from the day of SALE ne
gohable notes well endorsed to be given by the
purchasers,
SHEFFEY s BUMGARDNER,
del9-t!s agents for B. r. Swoope
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SALE of a House
~ and Lot at Burkes Mill-By virtue of a.
decree Of the Circuit Court of augusta County
rendered on the 18th day OF November. 1871, in
Inc cs;lSe Of q j, auffmsn VS. Mary Switzer
we VIII on, itsesaay the 1871 Ray of Fe5ruaru
1919, proceed on the premises to sell at Public
Auction the House and Lot formerly owned nv
II. y. Hufman and sAld by hiIl TO Mary Swift
AeF, ana low occupied by said Mary Switzer,
situated at Burkes Mill in this County of Au-
guste, on The East side af the Valley TURNPIKE
ADJOINING thu lands Of Henry Parker and Others.
4eff's& laSh in hand 10 pay costs of suit and
charges &c expenses of sale, and the balance
and three years from day of sale-the purchaser
executing his bonds with approved personal Sc
curlty, bearing interest from date and title no
tanned as ultimate security.
Sale to commence at II o'clock A. M
[ JAMES BUMGARDNER IN
ALEX. Il. FULTZ, Comris'
HENRY PARKER. Auctioneer.
Jan. 10 At
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NesC Advertisements.
COMMENCEMENT SAFE RES

NDANA1HsSAVINE LESS . n L. u OE 40 q A IL
u AND PERSONAL ESTATE.-By virtue
Of decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, rendered in the case of Echards credi-
tors vs. Eachard and others we will proceed on
the premises in Newport, Augusta County, Va,
on Friday the 10th day of February, 1872, to
sell at public auction, the following real and per-
sonal property, Wiz A very desirable House
and lot situated in Newport, occupied by John
G. Echard, and two lots adjoining thereto. The
three lots together containing about two acres
q lot near the town OF Newport containing six
acres; one bureau, two secretaries China
Press, one safe, three small tables. one dozen
chairs, two beds and bedding, one centre table,
one clock. The real estate viii be sold on the
following terms:
So much cash in hand as will pay the costs of
suit and SALE the remainder in three equal in
stalments, payable in one, two and three years
from date Of sale, with interest from said date,
the purchaser giving bond with approved per-
sonal security, and the title retained as ultimate
security.
The, purchasers of the personal estate will
give bonds with approved personal security,
payable six months after date of sale, with in
terest from said date.
ALEX H. FULTZ,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
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We don't think Fayette McMulen is far out
Of the way, says the Lynohburg Neos. when he
insists that the mileage of members of the Leg
islature should be reduced from twenty cents a
mile to four or five cents In addition to their
mileage most of them have free passes on the
railroads to Richmond. Yet these men who
pluck the public goose SO remorslessly cannot
pay our Virginia widows and orphans their
January interest
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

By direction of the President, the Military
Division of the South is discontinued, and the
commanders Of the Departments Of the South
and of the Gulf composing that Division, are
ordered to report direct to the headquarters of
the army. The personal staff of the late Major
General Halleck are to report for duty with their
proper commands, and the general officers of
the Division to the chiefs Of their respective
Departments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

The Board of Foreign Missions of the South
ern Baptist Convention have elected Rev. Fl.
Allen Upper, of Washington, Ga, to succeed
DR.. Taylor as corresponding secretary of the
Board.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

ANNIVERSARY OF GEN. LEES BIRTHDAY.
The anniversary of Gen. Lees birthday was
celebrated at Washington and Lee University
in Lexington, on last Friday, the 10Th inst
Gen. Early delivered an address in the Chapel,
in which the military course of Gen. Lee was
reviewed, from the unavoidable disaster in
West Va, to the great closing scene at APP
nnDnattOx
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Immigration.


The Lynchburg Naginian says. I'VE do not
like the plan of Gen. Imboden, presented to
the Committee on immigration preferrlng
that reported by the Committee to whom the
subject was referred by the Convention recent
ly assembled in Richmond. The General wants
central agency located at Richmond; where
as, the Committee favor a Board, to consist Of
three members-one from Underwater, one from
the Piedmont. and one from the Valley regions
of the State, who shall have Offices without
expense to the State) at Richmond, Lynchburg,
and Staunten. 1t is proposed that this Board
shall be elected by the Legislature for FIVE years,
SO as to give something like stability to cur &C
ton in this important enterprise, and to have
power to appoint Superintendent of Immigra-
ton for the port of Norfolk. In short they are
to have control of the whole business of Immi-
grafton, and to employ the means placed at
their disposal by the State, solely in furthering
the great cause committed to them.
''This bill is based upon the successful ex-
perience of the Western States, which we would
do well to remember. Although the people of
Virginia know SO little of the practical work
ings of the business of immigration, happily
for US, we have the wide and varied experience
of those States, and it would be the part Of
| true wisdom for us TO be guided by the light Of
their example. Why should We waste precious
time and money in experimenting with untried
schemes, when we can SO easily follow the lead
of States that have, with the smallest means,
accomplished the greatest results? These re-
suits show, at least. that their systems are
practical and successful.
In the United States Senate, on Monday, a
bill was introduced by Mr.. Lewis, to change
times for holding the Circuit and District Courts
in the Western district of Virginia, providing
that they shall be held as follows: At Danvie
on the Tuesday after the fourth Monday OF
February and August; at Lyuchburg on the
Tuesday after the third Monday of March and
September; at Harrisonburg on the Tuesday
after the second Monday of April and October
and at Abingdon on the Tuesday after the
fourth Monday of May and October. The bill
| has since passed.
| Mr.. Harris, of Virginia, offered bill to
change the time of holding the terms of the
Circuit Court and District Courts of the Yves
tern district of Virginia Passed.
WONDERFUL FEATs.-Prof Donaldson made
two most successful balloon ascensions at Nor
folk last week. He ascended to the height Of
more than mile and performed the most
wonderful feats on his trapeze bar. When al
a height too great TO be visible by the naked eye
he would throw himself head downwards and
hang by his feat, and performed other man
ouvres equally as daring.
| Ga Thursday, 18th, while on bis second tour
when at the height of about mile, his balloon
burst. but did not collapse entirely. The aer
onaut came tumhling to the ground, falling
through the limbs of tree, and strange to say
was not killed He says for the first time ii
his life, he was frightened.
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R'ECNte Sales.

A desire to sell my residence on the North side
IL of Beverly street. in the city of Staunton,
with all the ground attached, being a fraction
under four acres. Terms accommodating
jan94w JOHN A. DAVIDSON
GALE OF VALUABLE A.'ND Highly
- improved REAL ESTATE. in Rockbridgs
county, miles from Lexir eton. The UNDER
signed offers for sale his tdgRly improved and
valuable farm, lying on both sides of the Vail
flank road, miles South of Lexington, r o ~
bridge county, Virginia The real estat . oon-
siSt5 OF oSS5 acres, about 100 acres 60 in A.
tlm Der and Woodland, the balance in b;cb 100
OF cuItlyap.n. The Improvement oonsi. SCI Ss %
:, NE " BRICK DWELLIF. q HOTfSE u "
with tn roof porteos, &C., az Il contains oiauar
ROOFS, and 6 brick kitchen cistern" ato A.
st1blng for horses, cattle etc oranorv ooanT
house, ice house, wood sheds and evay1 no"oa
| sary out house The garden adioinine t6e dweI-
ling house comprises Is acres. drained and b;gb-
ly improved With all permanent beds of fruits
o. etct necessary For market garden A vineyard
2CG0 trees anu on " 0n''ru VI
Inc place is well watered, and has upon it five
teh<nt houses of four rooms each, well finished.
Clustered and painted, with stables attached
thereto, so as to enable the farm to be convent
entity divided and worked by different purcha-
sers The farm will be sold as a whole or will
be divided to suit purchasers There is upon the
tract quantity of limestone and fine site for a
Kiln, and the fencing is nearly all new, and in
hne order. For terms, &C., address,
JOHN B. LADY
or my agent F. w. HENDERSON,
lanlOEtf p q hoy h0 T,avinrto1 w
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Here is the most astonishing paragraph we
have met in long time:
''The Southern Wheel and Handle Factory
in Nashville recently made large shipment of
ak handles to Boston"
Is it possible?
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Per Diem.

The prosperous State of Maryland pays her
members of the Legislature only five dollars
per diem. The rich State Of New York only
three. The impoverished State of Virginia
gives sin! The Legislature which is thus paid
has the conscience to take Christmas recess,
and receive six dollars a day for frolicking. =
But it will not pay the States debt to the Wild
ows and orphans. Is it not time for retrench-
mept and reform?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

The House ofDelegates. on Thursday, 9th
ultimo,) concurred in the Senate joint resolu-
ton proposing an amendment to the constitu-
ton of the State of Virginia in respect to the
article entitled Usury, and it will, therefore,
in accordance with its provisions, be submitted
to the qualified voters at the spring election for
adoption Or rejection. The amendment pro
poses six per cent. instead of twelve per cent.
as the maximum rate of legal interest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

Our gifted President has been grievously
wounded in the house of his friend. The IL
linois House of Representatives, by vote of
II to so, have passed resolutions in favor of
Senator Summer S one term Presidential restric-
tio, s-ii- +
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

A Radical Senator, whose record as Re-
publican is as long and as fair as that Of any
man in the country recently expressed to
Tribune correspondent the opinion that Grant is
the deadest duck in the ring, basing it upon
Southern State, nor New York, Pennsylvania,
Ohio or Indiana,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

Senator Thurman, of Ohio, has consented to
deliver an address before the Literary SOCIETIES
Of the University Of Virginia, on the goth day
Of june next
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

The Winchester Times says 1t is time
for the Legislature to dispose Of that everlast-
ing Agricultural Scrip donated by Congress-
If the squabble over it sto be kept up any long
er it had better be given back to Congress, on
the ground that it will cost more in the shape of
per diem than it will amount to.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

The famous Fisk letters to Miss Mansfield,
have been published il the New York
papers, but instead Of their containing dark and
complicated schemes relative to Erie, they are
nothing moro than batch of love epistles, in
which the writer processes the greatest solicit
tude for the happiness of Miss Mansfield
The letters were delivered By Miss Mansfield
into the hands of Stokes, who used them with
great effect against Fisk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

A bill has passed both Houses of the Legis-
iatnre Of Illinois enacting that all liquor sellers
shall pay license of $4,000, and give sureties
to be responsible for all damages in person or
property, incurred by the whisky drinkers, to
be recovered by the person injured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

PARRIcIDE. The Cumberland IND J Neses
hears that DIR. j. T. 7. Offut, of Capon Bridge,
Hampshire county, West Virginir, was shot
and killed by his own son on Thursday last
1t is said the SOP, young man about twenty
one years Of age, is Of wild and reckless habits
and his father was, at the time Of the shooting,
giving him lecture upon bis misconduct, when
the son drew pistol from bis pocket and shot
his father dead.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

A new kind of trial by jury has been tried In
Saxony, for petty crimes, and has worked SO
well that its extension is advocated, It is COM
posed of three lawyers and four laymen. A
majority verdict must have the vote of at least
one lawyer. as it must have the voice of five
Of the saven
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

EyKENCH OEA POLEsH.-This Polish
is prepared for Carriages Buggies, Boots.
Shoes, and all kinds of Leather. Water will
not destroy its brilliancy. For sale at the drug
store OF Dr; ID. s. Elchelberger, Main street,
otaQnton, va. ja92-3m
FESHOSE beautiful sets of Furs at there a-o
i but few more left at
CHEAP CHARLEYS.
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A new line of steamers is proposed, COM
posed Of two boats, each making tri-weekly
trips, thus forming daily line from Hunting
ton to Parkersburg. Several old reliable river
men have commenced agitating for the boats
to form this connection at once. = Huntington
Independent,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-30

Would it not be justice for the Auditor to
refuse to pay members of the Legislature the
$50 which they claim as Christmas gift, until
the widows and orphans receive the amount
due them on the first of January ?-Sheaan-
donh Herald
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8. Ed. THMEsEREAKE.
u LIVERPOOL AND T.ONDON ann

T LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
IL GLOBE ms TRANCE COMPANY,
HEAD OFFICE, 45 WILLIAM STREET.
Branch Office, 239 Broadway, N Y.
Capital, Surplus. and Reserved. Funds, all La
Bile for all Fire Losses, Gold, $20,0OO,OOO.
Assets in the United States, over 100000.
Daily cash receipts, upwards of 100000
DAVENPORT & Co., General Agents, Richmond,
Va p. B. SUBLETT, agent staunton, Va
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NOpy-Ieste,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Clerk.
|,
EbURLEC SALE OF RIANFe m Es(eA e.

oke County.-As executors of Charles E.
Oliver. decd and by the authority Of decree
OF the County Court OF Roanoke couaty, we will
on WEDNESDAY, 2IsT DAY OF F'EBRU-
AIRY, 1872, offer for sale at public auction, upon
the premises, the TRACT OF LAND owned by
said Oliver in his lifetime. This land is situated
about three miles from the Big Lick. in Roam
oke county, adjoining the lands of d. s. Reed,
James Nick. Kent and others, containing ISL
acres. and is very valuable, being we'll adap-
ted to grass and all the grains grown in this eli
mate; It is easy of access, with good rood to
the Big Lick Depot of the Atlantic, Mississippi
and Ohio railroad. The land will be shown by
either of us,
The terms will be liberal and made known on
the day of sale, so as to suit the views and wish
es OF those desiring to purchase.
VIM WATTS,
THOS. LEWIS,
ja23-tds Executors.
Staunton Spectator copy and send bill to this
ofice.-Roanoke Tines
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The Northern Radical papers that chuckling
ly told the story Of a negro man having pur-
chased the Fort Hill property, once owned
by John G. Calhoun, must take it all back. ;"
The Walhalla Is ca Courier states that Col
Clemson, son-in law of Mr.. Calhoun, bought
the property on the Gath Of last month, paying
SIS GOO for the same,
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Who Paws z

It is asked by the Shenandoah Herald, who
pays the members Of the Legislature six dol
lars per day for ten days while they were hav-
ing Christmas trolic? Perhaps the farmers
who sacrifice the products of their farms to pay
their taxes, can answer that question The
pay of members while doing nothing will cost
the State over ten thousand dollars? Why
shouldn't the Auditor refuse to pay them until
the widows and orphans receive the amount
due them on the first of January?
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POPULATION OF VIRGINIA, According to
the census table the population Of Virginia for
1870, is 1918, 1873; Of which the number of
native born is l,2ll. 7O9; foreign born 1854