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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

DON'T SHOOT PARTRID GEs-As it is still
within the season wherein it is forbidden to
shoot cartridges, pheasants or wild turk eys, we
deem it proper to remind the public of it that
none may incur the penalty attached to the Of
fence Of violating the law passed by the Legis-
lature in March last. 1t is forbidden to shoot
the game mentioned from the first day of Feb
ruary to the first day of October of each year,
and it is also orbldden to catch them in nets,
traps or pens for the period of two years after
the passage of the act.-that is, till March 23rd,
1874. The penalty is ten dollars for each offence
recoverable before Justice Of the Peace, and
if the offender shall not, on rendition of judg-
ment against him, pay the amount Of the fine
and costs, he shall be committed to the county
Jail for Imprisonment therein for period of not
less than ten nor more than thirty days. The
offender may be arrested by any citizen, with or
without warrant, and carried before Justice
of the Peace, who shall proceed to try the case
as any other coming before him.
They have been enforcing this law in Rock
bridge county, and we understand that such
will be the case in this county-hence we give
this timely warning that none may, through ig-
norance of the law, incur the penalties attached
to its violation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

The great masses of America stand arrayed
against each other in two ranks. The great
Liberal Conservative movement is a combina-
ton not only against Grant, but against the
entire administration. On the one side are
Grant, military denomination, corruption and
carpet-baggers, on the other, Greeley, civil
government. honesty, and the control of State
governments by the citizens thereof. We must
choose between Greeley and Grant. With past
records, on past issues, We have nothing to do.
There is enough in the present and near future
to demand all our attention. Forward is the
watchword Of success and prosperity, and, if
we keep our heads turned to look backwards
all the time, while we endeavor to 90 forward,
we will fall. Grant says his next adminstra-
ton, if he be elected, will correspond with the
present, Greeley says he will reform it. Had
we not better trust to him that promises good,
than to him who threatens evil. We have no
harsh words for those who really thought there
was a strength in the Louisville Convention
but certainly there is no enc now who cannot
see That further opposition to Greeley and
Brown would only result in dsorganizing and
embarrassing the only party which processes
friendly feeling for the South. Let us 90 earn
estly to work. -Shenandoah TaUeu.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-Mr. E. Kyllman
has sold the farm he bought from Mr. R. Sum-
merson to Mr.. d. A Kayser for $4,000 This
farm contains about 200 acres, and is situated
about q miles from this city
E. NJ. Cushing. auctioneer, sold for N. K.
Trout, James Bumgardner and NJ f. White,
commissioners, the farm of L. Maupin, on the
18th. to w. A. Mann for $23 50 per acre. and for
G. M. Cochran, Jr., commissioner, on the 14th,
the land of G. Palmer-one tract of 100 acres to
j. Palmer for $40 per acre-one tract of lis acres
to M. Palmer for $1,000 per acre. and 165 acres
of mountain land to j. Palmer for $1.55 per
acre.
Mr.. Heroine Ope has sold his farm, contain
ing $50 acres, situated about one mile from this
city, to Messrs. Green and Gayle, Englishmen,
for the sum of 200.
The Crawford Springs property in this coun-
ty, containing 313 acres, situated near the Rail-
road in the neighborhood of the Healing Springs
about 20 miles west of Staunton, has been pur-
chased at the sum of Sc, 500 by DR.. J. Alex. Wad-
dell of this place in conjunction with Mr.. r. L..
Patterson, formerly Of Buckingham, but now of
Culpepper. The waters of these springs are me-
dicinal-being sulphur and chaly beate. 1t is a
pleasant summer resort and will be improved by
the purchasers for the accommodation of visitors.
Mr.. Cyrus Koiner has purchased tract of
land from Mr.. Cyrus M. Killian, containing 1877
acres, at $50 per acre. and also tract from Mr..
Cyrus Mowry of Is acres at So, 600. These tracts
adjoin, and are in the neighborhood Of Stuarts
mill on South River.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

SPEAKING BY JOHN OLIVER, CoLoRED.-On
Saturday night last, John Oliver, mulatto from
Richmond, addressed crowd of negroes from
the steps of the Courthouse, who seemed to yield
undoubting credence to all that he said-so easily
Is their credulity imposed upon. He spoke of the
Importance of education, and told his audience
that to secure it, II necessary to preserve the
Republican party in power. He was either igno-
rant of the fact that this State controlled by Con-
servatives has done more, and is still doing more
for the education of the negroes than any South
ern State under the control of the Republicans,
or he was not honest enough to let his audience
know it, beca it would not suit his purpose to
do so.
He also told theuthat it was necessary to per-
petuate the power of the Republican party, to
preserve their liberties This is an in
suit to the intelligence of any negro who has the
least modicum Of sense for he knows that the
. Conservatives would not deprive them of their
liberties if they could, and that they could not
if they would. The man who makes such an as
sertion is either knave or fool, and as Oliver
seems to have sufficient intelligence to know bet
Ter, we think he is more of a knave than fool
After he had, as he supposed, given sufficient
reasons to satisfy the negroes that they should
vote for Grant in preference to Greeley, he pro-
ceeded to give the whites reason why they
should doso likewise
The reason he gave was that Greeley had sta
ted in 1861 that the rebels should be treated in
such manner that they should find famine in
their homes and their wives and children in rags
thus through ignorance or wilful falsehood at
tributing to Greeley sentiment never entertain
ed or expressed by him. The paragraph from
the Tribune of May, 1861, which expressed that
brutal sentiment was written by man who is
now one of the Editors of the New York Post,
which is supporting Grant for reelection.
mus 1t is that the advocates of Grants election
ana Inc opponents of Greeley's eschew truth and
resort 10 1alsehood. The reason is apparent, for
the truth cannot injure Greelev nor benefit
Grant-therefore they have no use for it. False
hood may be SO used as to aid Grant and to in.
Jure Greeley, therefore their reliance :, unon
falsehood. "poA
The ignorance of the negroes makes tbon, A. :
easy dupes of such knaves, and they present III
remarkable spectacle of opposing the man who
has labored for thirty years in behalf of their
rights-as he and they conceived them to be-
and supporting with unanimty him who de-
clared during the war at Mexico, Missouri.
when commanding the 21st Illinois regiment.
that if he believed the war was waged for the
emancipation of the negroes, he would fight up.
on the side of the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17
Apathy Should be Dispelled.

The Old Commonwealth after setting forth
in forcible manner the reasons which should
prompt to an earnest support of Greeley, and
appealing to the conservatives to shake off their
apathy and go to work, concludes its article as
follows:
"Shall we remain apathetic now? Surely
not yet. There is no time now for ballroom
gasconade, no time for store-box Cabling, no
time tor luxurious lounging along farm house
porches. Every day from the pillow, the anvil,
the loom and the office, that can, with a just
should be in the service of the country Now,
genttenae" OF the tens and hundreds, you chief
tains, captains and drill masters, is the hour
for you to strike aud put in operation your
numerical system.
No man is exempt here, for all are sovereign,
or at least have right to be SO. To preserve
the peoples sovereignty is the issue we have
been presenting"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILRoAD.-The
WITH Hh oomme e s enerev The heavy cut
west of Charlestown is nearly completed; and
it is expected in the course of ten or twelve
days to have the entire graduation and nearly
if not all the masonry completed from the main
stem of the B. and O. R. r., at Mrs. Neis to
the crossing Of the Winchester branch at
Charlestown The work from the B. and O..
to the Potomac river at Shepherdstown, al
though nor so forward as that on this. portion
of the line, we understand will be completed in
a short time thereafter. thus finishing an un-
broken link from the Potomac to this place -
Charlestoson Va.) Free Press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

The Committee appointed by the Louisville
Convention to wait upon Mr. Chas. O'Conol
and formally apprise him of his nomination,
have performed the duty assigned them, and
Mr.. O'Conor still declines in emphatic terms.
Notwithstanding his positive refusal, the COM
mittee say that they will still recognize him as
the candidate of the straight-outs' as they
are called-allies Of the Radicals they are prac-
tically. It is more manly to support the Radi-
cal ticket openly and boldly than to do it in this
indirect way
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

Col. R. T. w. Duke, member of Congress
from the old Albemarle district, arrived in the
city yesterday and entered zealously upon the
work of the campaign. Colonel Duke has
literally taken off his coat and rolled up his
sleeves. He expresses his determine ton to
enter actively upon the duties Of the campaign
and to remain in the field until the day of cleo
ton. All honor to the gallant Colonel
Rich ENQUIRER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

IMPROVED BED-sPRING.-Mr. S. NJ Wilkes,
cf this city, has invented and received patent
for one of the most complete and durable bed
springs that 1t has ever been our privilege to no.
tice. The spring can be arranged so as to place
a person in either lying, reclining, reading or
sitting position, just as desired-supporting the
body with the greatest ease and comfort, without
the use of either pillows or bolster. In the sick
chamber there is nothing equal to it, as it does
away entirely with the necessity of propping up
the invalid with chairs, pillows. &c. Parties
now using them express themselves as delighted
with the ease AMI comfort which they Afford
Some of the largest spring factories are endeav.
oring to contract with Mr.. Wilkes to make and
sell them on royalty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17
Deaths.

Near Sherando in this county, on the 18th day
of August, after protracted illness caused by
cancer, Mrs. RACHEL BALsLEY. wife Of Mr.. JON
athan Balsley, aged 81 years, 6 months and II
days.
On Sunday, the 9th instant. at the residence of
Mrs Welder, near Arbor Hill, Miss NANCY
PALMER, at an advanced age.
On the 9Th inst, at the residence of his son.
in Waynesboro' Mr.. ALEXANDRA BRUCE faith
er of George A. Bruce, Esq, in the Goth year of
his age.
On the 18th inst, at his residence in Waynes-
boro', JOSEPH MORRISON ESQ.,, after lingering
aflction, in the 80th year of hisage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

HANDSOME LETTERING.-The gilt and orna-
mental lettering on the glass front of the Office
of the Piedmont and Arlington Insurance Com
pany, next door to the Spectator Office, reflects
much credit upon the skill and taste of Mr..
Chas. Stafford, who executed it, and the painting,
on glass, over the door, of the Coat of Arms OF
Virginia, also reflects much credit upon the
youthful artist-Mr. Ed. Berkeley
This work will not suffer by comparison with
work of like kind in the larger cities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

~ The subscriber begs leave to inform the
citizens of Stanton and county of Augusta, that
he can be found on Augusta street, near the P
Office, where he is always prepared to perform
SURGICAL OPERATIONS on old Boots and Shoes
by adding Feet, making good the Legs, binding
the broken, healing the wounded, mending the
constitution, and supporting the body with g
new Sole His fine calf Boots will be found as
elastic as New York politicians conscience
and admirably suited to those who tread in the
Paths of Rectitude. Their durability is equal
to Truth itself. and they fit the foot as finely as
Innocence does the face Of childhood.
sel7-1t VIM A. BANTZ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
COMMISSIONER s OFFICE,
STATrNTON Son 9th 1870

STANTON, Sep. 9th, 1872.
To Benjamin A. WooddeH and wife. Reuben
Stoutamoyer and wife, Irwin Wooddell and
wife, Fielder Sitter, Jonas Sitter, Jacob
Sitter and Marshall Sitter. Plaintiffs,
and
William 81; Wooddell, Executor of Jonas Mi
moyer and wife, John Meyers and wife, Jacob b
Michael, John Michael, Samuel Paul, admins.
traitor of Jonas Michael, dec d, John Daggy and
wife, and Joseph N. Ryan, guardian ad Item Of
EilzaDetn OCltZer....... defendants.
Take notice, that, in pursuance of an order OF
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, made al
the June term, 1872 l will proceed, at the office
of Niche & Niche in the city of Staunton, on
Tuesday, the LIST day of October, 1872,
to take, state and settle the following accounts
as required in the Order of said Court in the
foregoing cause, at the June term, 1868, viz:
An account of the assets of the Estate of Jonas
Michael, decd and also an account of the adj
ministration of William FL. Wooddell, executor
of Jonas Michael, decd
At which time and place you are required to
attend and furnish all the information in youl
possession. JOHN NJ. KINNEY,
sep10-4w Special Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

to wit: At Rules held in the Clerk s
Office of Augusta county court,
Santamhar 7th 1872

office of Augusta county court,
September 7th, 1872
George Chrisman. Plaintiff
against =
G. D. Gray, Harry, Mccoy, and Lizzie P. =
Mccoy his wife, Emily P. Gray, and John s
Waterman Gray, and G. d. Gray, execu-
tor of Elizabeth P. Williams, decd, and 8
G. D. Gray. Trustee under said will for the g
devisees and @. d. Gray, guardian of his :
~, infant cnlldren, Defendants,
The object of this suit to subject the estate of
Harry Mccoy and Elizabeth P. Mccoy, in Au-
gusta county being an undivided interest in the
lands devised by Elizabeth P. Williams to her
grand children, and appearing on the land books
as the estate of Cumberland Williams, to the
payment of plaintiffs debt of $17414 cents with
interest thereon at the rate of twelve per cent
from the 0th day of August, 1871, till paid and
the costs of this suit
1t appearing from an affidavit filed in the pa
pers of this cause, that the defendants, Harry
Mccoy and Lizzie P. his wife, are not inhabi-
tants of this Commonwealth, and they not hav-
ing been served with process of this suit, on
motion it is ordered that the said Harry Mccoy,
and Lizzie p his wife, do appear here within
one month after due publication hereof, and do
what is necessary to protect their interest in this
suit. A cOpy-teste,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Clerk.
Charles Grattan, p. q. sep10-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

TEMPERANCE ExcURsIoN.-On Saturday last,
an excursion was made from this place to the
White Sulphur Springs under the auspices of
the Friends and Sons OF Temperance We learn
that they enjoyed themselves finely. Mr.. @. w.
Accord, the polite and accommodating clerk of
Mr.. James E. Taylor, confectioner, accompa-
MED the party and served refreshments on the
train
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

1t is enough that Horace Greeley favors the
emancipation of the Southern white man from
the disgraceful and ruinous rule of the carpet
baggers and their deluded followers; for that
reason, if for no other, we would advocate his
election, and defend his platform of universal
amnesty and impartial suffrage. Lynch. Re
publican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

COZ REWARD.-Losto or stolen, at Va
300 riety Springs, small sized, open
faced, stem winding, anchor, Gold watch, made
by Patek, Philippe & Co., Geneva, No. 1877,
with twisted link Gold chain, having small
Gold compass, pendant and both hook and bar
rel fastenings.
The above reward will be paid for information
that will lead to its discovery. The special at
tention of watchmakers and jewellers is request
ed, as it may be offered for sale or repairs. Ad.
dress P. & NJ. Burress, Variety Springs, Va, OF
JAS. E. A. GIBBS,
Steele's Tavern, Augusta Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

&a- G. A. Richardson has moved into the
store-room recently occupied by Splitter 6 Hun
ter, Immediately opposite his old stand. He has
now large store-room, and a large stock OF
choice groceries in store, which will be sold at
the lowest cash rates. He invites all his old
friends and customers to give him a CALL 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

Late accounts from Alaska represent most
uncomfortable state of affairs 10 the territory.
Sitka and its immediate vicinity is said to be
the only place where there is anything like gov
eminent. Elsewhere life and property are at
the mercy of the Indians.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

BIBLE SOCIETY AEEIyERsAKY-An anniver-
sary meeting of the Augusta County Bible Soci-
ETY. will be held in the Presbyterian church in
Staunton, on next Sunday evening, (22nd inst ),
at u o'clock. for the purpose of Reorganization
A preliminary address will be delivered by
Judge Shelley, to be followed by other addresses
from the pastors of the several churches.
The various congregations of the city and
county are invited to be present. prepared to
contribute to the Bible cause in our midst
By order of the President.
j. e. ROLLINS. Sec'y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17
270. JULY 4th. 1879
Great
W HG1E CD -ES -
FOR THE
w Fed
SEWLNu MACHINE.
FOR THE
w e EE

Some three months ago sent Mr.. j. F. Hight
Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes, at New Port,
in this County-a Weed Family Favorite-for
trial. Since my machine has been at his fac
tory, Mr. Hight says, he has tried the Ho0s Ma
chimes, Home Shuttle and the Davis, and after a
thorough test find the Weed runs lighter, and
the works are easier to get at and cleanse l
PREFER THE WEED TO EITHER OF THE ONES
TRIED, or.any I HAVE SEEN, for a Leather and
cloth. machine. I can with the Weed do the
stitching around the tops Of Boots and Shoes and
with the same machine sew the finest cloth or
masslin." For full particulars call at j. W. New
toms Store on Augusta Street. I could give q
Hundred certificates, from parties who have pur-
chased from me, and are now using the Ma
chimes to their entire satisfaction-dd deem it
necessary. Sold on the lease plan. Every ma
chine warranted, and entire satisfaction guaran-
teed. Very Respectfully,
july 9 j. w. NEWTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

Edgerton, who was voted for as the Vice.
Presidential candidate at the Louisville Conven-
ton, repudiates the use made of his name. He
says it was contemplate affair, the only effect
of which would be to help Grant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

The Philadelphia Age says: "a loss Of
thirteen thousand votes on Grants majority In
Maine, is heralded as an astonishing Radical
victory in 1872 Perhaps it is, when measured
by an anticipation of what is to come in Novem-
her,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

TOWNSHIP SUPERINTENDENT not the
Township Superintendents of the Conservative
party at once advise us at what times and places
the people of the several Townships may be adj
vantageously addressed on the issues of the Pres
idential canvass 1t is high time that the county
was aroused to the momentous Importance ofthe
pending struggle between Radicalism and Con-
seIvatism. Let us hear from you forthwith.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

DEATH OF Mr.. I. j. PARKINs-We are sorry
to announce the death of Mr. I. j. Parkins which
occurred at his residence on the Valley Turn
pike about miles of this place on Sunday morn
ing last. His burial will take place at the Au-
gusta church this morning. He was, we suppose,
about 48 years of age. He was good citizen
and had many warm friends, and his loss will be
deeply felt in this community.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17
Staunto1t Spettator.
Tuesday, September II, 1872.

PUBLIC SPEAKING.-Col. Skinner, one of the
the people of Middle River Township, at New
Hope, on Saturday afternoon next, the 2lst inst.'
on the issues of the Presidential canvass. we
hope that the people in that neighborhooo WIN
turn out on that occasion to hear this gallant
and eloquent champion of the Conservative par
ty. Give him good audience.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

We invite attention to the advertisement
of the "Staunton Female Infrmary," by DR..
B. P. Reese, who, for number of years, has
given special attention to diseases peculiar to
females" He has made the treatment of females
especially, and has made the requisite prepare
tons to accommodate, with rooms, patients of
that class in the Infrmary established by him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

The principal reason why the Grant leaders
don't want to clasp hands across the bloody
chasm' is that they can't keep them out of the
public treasury long enough.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17
THERE IS BUT ONE BEST,

LIST OF PATENTS following patents were
issued from the U. S. Patent Office to citizens OF
Virginia, for the week ending Aug. 9th, 1872.
Reported for the Spectator. by Alexander 81 Ma
son, solicitors of Patents, COS Seventh street,
Washington D. G.
Potato Digger.-V. P. Corbett, Alexandra
County.
Barrel Head. W. Taylor, Ashland.
Washing Machine.-W. w Staples, Rich
mond.
Safety Bridal-B. r. Duval Portsmouth
= Seed Planter.-L G. Ives, Land of Promise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

We call attention to the advertisement OF
Armstrong, Gator s. Co., Baltimore. This is a
most excellent house, and deserves the liberal
custom it receives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

MAKE MONEY fast and honorably, by at once
applying for territorial right, (Which are given
useful and rapid selling Sewing Machine, and
Patent Button Hole Worker, ever used or re-
commended by families, or buy one for your
own use; it is only SIS. Sent free everywhere
by express. Address for particulars, JEROME
B. HUDSON g. Co., Corner Greenwich and Court
landt Streets New York. sep II 6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17

FEMALE SCHooLs.-We are pleased to learn
that the prospects of the various Female Semi
naries of this place for full schools the ensuing
session are bright and cheering. The pupils are
uow arriving by every train. We hope that all
the schools will be filled to their utmost capacity
to accommodate them. There are no better fe-
male schools in the country anywhere, and the
locality is healthful.