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Redding-C. C. Bush, WIN. Thompson. ". "
Williams, e. Cook, Joe Schwing, d. Mitchell, l.
Bardo, r. B. Stewart. Geo. Lowery, B. Conroy,
TT. Butler, H. johnson. al
Shasta-Joha v. Scott, ". L. Carter, VIM. n
Bickford, VIM. E. Hopping. J. McGary, J. E. Pei.
ham. Chas. Anderson, C. W. Taylor, c. Mcdonald
8. Hull.
Millville-T. J. Simpson, VIM. Bidwell, John
Whestly, Il. +. Ross. ble ,lIe
French Gulch-F. Moshsr, r. Franks, Johr
| Syme, B. Garland. sarr..It4f AZ
Cottonwood-c.pt. j. Forster, q. Ksmbls, VIM
Lane.
Buckeye-dso. Burtt Z. A. Reid, Thos. Bat
tamr.
weavsrville-L. Raah, Matt Loudsn, = ]
Lovejoy, Chas. Kuper. .rrsH -
Red Bluf-Gsn. C. Cadwaldsr, John G. Upton
Henry Wents, s. s. Thomas, Brit DeShields, W
F. Bofinger, VIM. Lentz, W. p. Mayhem.
FLOOR MANAGERS .,f
VIVA. Whiting, J. E. Pelham, J. A. Turner, @
c. Bush. :, ,...- 5.Fi..r.4 81 :,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
Another Defeat BY the Modocs.

By command of Gen. Gillem. Brevet Major
Thomas, with force of sixty-nine men, on
Saturday morning, the Goth of April, left the
camp to reconnoitre the position Of the Modes
but not to bring on a general engagement-the
object being mainly to find out how the Modocs
were situated and whether the mortars could
not be brought up and used effectively against
them. After tramp Of ten hours. the men
were halted to rest. Up to that time no signs
Of Indians had been seen, and Major Thomas
ordered private Kitchen, doing duty in the sig
nal corps, to advise Lieutenant Adams in our
camp to that effect. Whilst this order was be-
ing executed, nine Indians fired upon them
from bluff to the east of our troops.
Major Thomas Immediately threw the men
into skirmishing order with Lieut.. Wrights
company on the right. The latter, however,
had not got into position before they were
fianked to the right by party of fourteen 9TH
er Indians who had come up to the advance of
those who fred first. The cross fire on Wright's
men proved very demoralizing and they broke
back in confusion leaving their leader in an ex-
posed condition supported only by few of his
non-commissioned officers.
In the meantime another small party of In
dams had obtained position to the left who
opened q raking fire upon the two batteries of
artillery.
1t is strange that party Of sixty-nine men
should be surrounded by Indians without
their being aware that there was a single In
dian near them.
The result was, twenty-thrce killed. eighteen
wounded and five missing making a loss of
forty-six out of command of only sixty-nine
men.
Among the men killed were the following
officers:
Captain Evan Thomas, brevet major, United
States Army, Battery A, Fourth artillery, shot
through right temple and leg; skull mashed
in with rock
First Lieutenant Albion Howe, Fourth artil-
lery, shot in groin and left arm
First Lieutenant Thomas E. Wright, Com
pany L, Twelfth infantry, shot through groin
and breast.
First Sergeant r. r. Romer, Battery A,
Fourth Artillery.
Corporal Junius ST. Clair, Company F.,
Twelfth infantry.
There is no certainty Of the loss Of the Mo
does, with the exception of four, who were
scalped by the Warm Spring Indians-allies Of
our troops. They got in the rear of the Mo-
docs and did some service, but finally our men
became so demoraIized that they mistook their
friends for their foes and the fourteen Warm
Spring Indians had to walk back
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
Railroads.
RNI[TOUOS.
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AND OHIO IRA IN

GtHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAIL
" EOAD.-On and after 9Th May, 1873. the
PASSENGER TRAINS will run as follows:
WESTWARD.
MAIL TRAIN-Leaves Richmond S 80 a.
NJ. DAILY except Sunday, connecting with the
w. O., Va. NJ, s. G. S. 4. r. at Gordonsville
and Charlottesville. and arrives at Staunton, $50
P. NJ. and at the White Sulphur Springs at sos
Pm
EXPRESS TRAIN.-Leaves Richmond at 10
P. NJ. daily except Saturday, connecting at Cor
louisville with the W., O., Va. NJ, & G.. S. r.
r., train for Lynchburg and Southwest, and ar
riyes at Stanton at $40 A. NJ, and at Hunting
ton at sop. III. Steamer leaves Huntington on
arrvalof the train, and arrives at Cincinnati at
O. clock next morning.
This train stops between Richmond and White
Sulphur only at junction, GordonsVille, Char
lottesville. Staunton. Goshen, Millboro and Cow
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN.-Leaves Rich
mond at 5 10 P. M. daily except Sunday, and ar
rives at Gordonsville at As P. III.
EASTWARD.
Steamer leaves Cincinnati at P NJ daily ex-
cept Sunday, and arrives at Huntington at g
A. NJ, next day. connecting with express train.
EXPRESS TRAIN-Leaves Huntington at
10 A. NJ. daily, except Sunday. and arrives at
Staunton, II rs P. nj. and at Richmond at sc
A. NJ next day, connecting with trains going
South and with James River Steamer for
Norfolk. This train stops between White Sui
phur and Richmond only at Junction, Gordons-
vile, Charlottesville Staunton, Goshen, Mill
boro and Covington.
Mail Train-Leaves White Sulphur at s. 55 A.
NJ. daily, except Sundays, connecting with the
w, c., Va. NJ, & G. 5. railroad at Charlottes-
vile and Gordonsvile, and arrives at Staunton,
10 20 A. NJ and at Richmond 500 P. NJ
Accommodation Train leaves Gordonsville al
so A M. daily except Sundays, connecting
with train of w c., Va. NJ & g. S. r. r. from
Lynchburg and South west and arrives at Rich.
mond 1015 A. M.
A. Fl. PERRY,
General Superintendent.
JAMES f. NETHERLAND, Gen'1 Ticket Agent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
Escc Against Prediction.

4 year or two ago the whole country was ag-
;tated By violent clamors against the funding
bill. Il was denounced as most rulnous and
oppressive measure, and it was confidently as
serted that the country could not stand its prac-
t;oal operations. The Legislature sought to re-
neal it, but fortunately the wisdom and integ-
rity Of the Court of Appeals defeated the &C"
compiisbment Of that purpose, and the law
was allowed to go Into operation.
Two years have rolled away and We now see
clearly the practical workings Of this law In a
substantial reduction of taxes to the extent OF
II per cent
IF it DO asked how this result is produced, ne
answer, that under the funding bill coupons On
State bonds are receivable for taxes aud those
coupons are now selling at IL per cent below
par 4 person, therefore, can buy coupons at
a discount Of IT per cent and pay his taxes
with them, and thereby make clear saving Of
II per cent.
And here We would remark that it would be
a safe and profitable investment to our large
payers to buy State bonds for the purpose
of using coupons in payment Of taxes. These
bonds are now selling at about $53 in the 500.
A person, therefore, who will lay out $3.50 IN
the purchase of bonds will get bond Of 81, 000
which will bear an interest Of $50, receigable
ia payment of taxss. This is an interest Ct
over II per cent Oh the investment, and the
practical result is that person whose taxes
amount to $50 per annum may buy perpetu
al exemption from State taxes by the expendl'
ture of $3.50. 1t seems 10 US that it would Dc
wise for our taxpayers to give this subject Sc
rious consideration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
Rockbridge and the Valley R. r.

At meeting Of the Board OF Supervisors OF
Rockbridge held in Lexington on Saturday
week, the following resolution was adopted:
"Resozred, That W. B. E. Leeoh and the
other members Of the Board be and they are
hereby appointed Committee to proceed to
the city Of Baltimore with 80 per cent. of the
bonds of the county of Rockbridgo subscribed
to the Valley Railroad Company, and attend a
Valley Railroad meeting to be held On the 10th
day of May next. and to deliver the said bonds,
provided tho terms ofthe said subscriptions are
fully complied with at said meeting
Col. Bolivar Christian viii attend as legal
adviser Of the Board.
The Lexington Gazette says =" Ii is thought
that the proposed meeting in Baltimore will
either bring about the immediate letting OF
the road to builders, or produce friendly dis
banding of the Conpany, preventing any law
suits and leaving the county free at once to
look in other directions fer Railroad connec-
tinns -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
Staumtolt Spettatur.
TWesd0a.. MAJ 6. 1873.
The Approaching Canvass.

3
The general temper and pledges of the press
with regard to the approaching campaign are
most gratifying and favorable, says the Rich
mond Dispatch. go for the nominees" ia the
unanimous Conservative motto. We believe
tina. any names the Conservative party may
place upon the State ticket will be cordially
supported, and we trust that in regard to the
local nominations they may be sustained with
ike unanimity. We trust that the best man
that can be had will be nominated for Governor,
lint whoever he may be shall have the earnest
support of this paper. We have not the slight
est fear that the nomidee will not be good
and abls man, entirely acceptable to the Con-
serystive party.
The last presidential campaign, owing to q
conspiracy of circumstances, brought defeat up
on the Conservative party Of Virginia. 1t was
a defeat by default-36,000 voters staying at
home But in the election that will take place
next fall there will be no complication growing
out of embittered hate and prejudice OF lndl'
viduals. The issue will be plain and simple
between the rule of the barbarous element OF
the State and the intelligent and educated-be-
tween the non tax payers and the taxpayers
between the taxpayers being taxed by the nom
taxpayers and being taxed by the representa-
tives of those who have to pay the taxes. This is
clear and cloudless. It is involved in no com
plicstions. no cross and side issues. Virginia
alone stands before U.s. She is brought out In
bold relief. We have to say who shall take
charge of her domestic concerns-the people
upon whom she relies for everything good in
the prosecution Of the measures for the resuscl-
tation of her energies, the restoration of her
prosperity, and the promotion Of her power, or
these who have neither intelligence nor integ-
ritv. and who have little at stake to bind them
to her fate. It is, ia short, question Wheth-
er those who have every reason to guard the
interests of the State, who are held IN bonds as
sacred as their own lives to protect the State
and to husband her resources, shall be entrust-
ed with the administration Of public affairs, or
that they shall be turned over to mere othee-
hunters, mere adventurers-who will make
all the money they can out Of the State while
they have power, and remorselessly leave her
people when they shall be compelled to sur
render the power they have abused, to the
heavy barthcns accumulated by their corrupt
acts.
The people can EASILY understand questions
so simple, and they will readily unite upon
them. Their dearest interests are at stake
Their own selfpreseryaiion and the honor and
safety of the State are at stake, and we have
nc fear that the true Conservative sentiment
will come cut in full strength. 1t would be
dastardly TO donbt where man should 60 at
such time-it will be fatal to daily, end hesl'
tate, and lose the day. A victory roT Is pro-
badly final triumph. 4 defeat now Will be.
we fear, decentralization Of the public mind
and Encouragement Of the public heart fatal
to Virginia for years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
Editorial Excursion.

Tie Maryland Editorial Association will meet
in Baltimore on Thursday, June 18th, for their
annual reunion and excursion, and will at once
enter upon tour under the able lead Of Major
N. Fl. Hotchkiss, general travelling agent of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company. The
party viii leave B.ltimore on the York river
line Of steamers, and arrive at Richmond by
the York river railroad on Friday, June 18th.
Saturday morning the editors will depart, vaa
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, westward, stop
Ping at the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs,
Charleston, &c, for few days; and then on to
Huntington. At Huntington the tourists will
go by steamer down the Ohio river to Cincin-
natl, thence to Louisville, ST. Louis and Chica-
go, and thence to Baltimore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
Spalding's Glue is up to the sticking point.

ARMED TO THE TEETH, is very common ex-
preston, but we think armed to embellish and
preserve them to aripe old age is decidedly more
by the fragrant ''Sozodont" For cleansing
identifying and preserving the teeth, sweetening
and purifying the breath, it has no equal.
GS- Especial attention is called to our full
line mems upper kip and calf Brigham & Co.'S
hand made goods. Women's, misses and chill
dren's shoes of different grades. j. w. Brig
ham s Co.'S make always on hand-every pair
warranted to give perfect satisfaction, at Jno. j.
McMahon's, l29 Augusta street
MEMS Fine Boots-every grade, very low
at John j. McMahon's Augusta street
Ms~ Leathers and shoe findings on hand at
John j. McMahon's, l29 Augusta street.
Bantz makes Boots and shoes which he guar
antaes tWater- proof
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
Sale of York River Railroad,

On Friday last the Richmond and York Riv'
er Railroad was sold at public auction and was
purchased by Thos. Clyde, OF Philadelphia and
R. s. Burroughs, Of Albion, New York, fol-
the sum of $3.50, 900. The terms Of sale require
payment of $4,000 in cash, s4S 600 on the
Isl Of January, 1877, and balance on the lst Of
January, lSS6-deferred payments to bear S
per cent. interest The price realized is con
worth Of real estate 10 Richmond alone.
In the future, it will be called the Richmond
and Nhesaneake Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
ARRESTS AND CONFESSION OF MURDERS.

ARRESTS AND CONFESSION OF MURDERS -
By the steamer Columbia. which arrived up
last night, we learn that two colored men were
arrested in St Mary's county, Md, on Satur-
day ni2ht, and are now in the Jail at Leanard-
town who have since their commitment confess
ed being parties to The burning Of Mr.. Schofeld,
and of the store that belonged to that gentle
man on the Four Notch road, in that county,
confessed being guilty of murder Committed
in that county twelve years ago. alexandria
Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
Conflict Of Authority in W. Va.

The Legislature Of West Virginia conferred
the power OF appointment of officers upon the
Board Of Public Works By instructions Of
the Governor, The superintendent (Shalcross)
Of the penitentiary, refuses to yield to bis sue
cessor, (Bridgos) and declines to recognize the
new Board Of Directors. The Governor claims
TO possess the appointing power, which was
denied him by the Legislature and conferred
upon the Board of Public Works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06

The result Of the voting in Paris and other
PARTS Of France on Monday Of last week to fill
vacancies ia the Assembly was the election Of
three Radicals, four Republicans and one Lc-
gitimist. All the journals. except the Radical
organs, express surprise at the vote The Con-
sentative papers say it is due to NJ. Theirs
leaning to the Lett, and the Republican jour
nails attribute it to mistakes in the Assembly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06

The CHOLERA. Reports from Vienna state
that the cholera has already made its appear
ance in that city, and there have been about
fifty cases, many Of which terminated fatally.
This dreaded scourge seems to be travelling
westward, and while the United States escaped
its rayages last summer, we have no reason to
expect an equal good fortune this year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06

Governor Leslie of Kentucky, in reviewing
the SITUATE 10 Louisiana, we'll says: Their
cause is our cause !; for their danger is cur dan
ger, The bitter cup which they drink to day
may soon be commended to our lips. TO aban-
don Louisiana is to abandon the common cause
of Ctatn richte -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
Legal Notices.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Rock
Iii q Il
BRIDGE, APRIL Ord, 1873.

III
The following Order acas Entered
In pursuance of the act of the General AS
sembly of Virginia in such case made and pro-
vided, it is ordered
l. That the times for holding the Courts for
the thirteenth Judicial Circuit from and after
the first day of August, 1873, be fixed as follows:
For tie County Of Rock6r1dge-
on the tenth day of February, tenth day of May
and tenth day OF September.
For the County Of augusta
On the first day of March. first day of June,
and first day of October.
For the County of Highland
On the thirteenth day of April, thirteenth day
of August, and thirteenth day of November.
For the County of Bath
On the twentieth day of April twentieth day
of August, and twentieth day of November.
For the County Of AtIeghany-
On the twenty-ffth day of April, twenty fifth
day of August, and twenty-ffth day of Novem-
Der in each year.
g That until the foregoing order takes effect,
the Courts shall be held heretofore provided,
te-wt For the county of Highland on the third
day of May for the county of Bath on twelfth
day of May, and for the county of Augusta on
the first day of June.
The Clerk of this Court will certify a copy
of this order to the Clerks of the Circuit Courts
who will enter the same in their respective law
order books; and also to the Keeper of the Rolls
and the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
a He will cause a copy of this order to be
published for four weeks in all the newspapers
published in the Circuit.
A copy-teste.
ap29-4t JOHN G. BOUDE, clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
SALE OF VALUABLE

Ill NJ n Il IL ~ y Il Il Il n
By virtue of deed dated 18th of February,
1861, executed by George A. Hanger to VIM. b.
Baylor, in which the Undersigned Preston A
Baylor, has been substituted by order of the
County Court of Augusta county, Trustee,
will proceed on
SATURDAY,, MA z PATH, 1873,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder.
on the premises two valuable we'll watered and
timbered tracts of land, situated on the North
bank of Middle River in Augusta county, six
miles and half Northwest of Staunton.
One tract contains about I54 acres, on which
is good comfortable two story frame dwelling,
containing eight commodious rooms, and also
convenient smoke-house barn, and all other ne
cessary out-bulldings; water convenient-cis-
tern being Immediately at the house, and a spring
one hundred yards distant from it There is al
so good merchant mill and saw mill one hum
dred yards distant. The land is principally roll
ling, but under fine state of cultivation-one-
half or more of which produces well-the rest
we'll timbered.
The other tract contains 26I acres. only
two-thirds of which will be Sold 1t is of the
same quality as the former and possesses like ad-
vantages, being in q pleasant neightorhood.-
The two tracts will be sold either separately or
together. A sale will be made privately to any
one calling on me st my law office.
PRESTON A BAYLOR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
xrALIIARLE FARM FOE SALE.

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
The undersigned has in hand, for sale,
the farm known as MARTIAL RETREAT"
formerly owned by George Baylor, containing
$40 acres, lying 81 miles West of Stanton,
on Bakers creek, and miles South of the Ches.
s. o. r. R.
The land is under an improved state of cult
walton. and well set in grass, with exception OF
Is or so acres, which is heavily timbered.
There are two good MEADOWS, containing
from % to so acres, through which passes a full
and constant stream of water, and are so situated
that they can be watered from the mill race in
case of drought. The other portion of the farm
is we'll watered, being open to 1re toatang
Springs Fencing all in good repair. There is
a superior two-story brick dwelling house, beau
tifully situated on the place. containing seven
buildings, barn, smoke-house, dairy, &c, all
convenient
There is good chopping mill on the place.
with 1Cater p0acer sufficient for good, merchant
mill A young orchard, with good selection
of fruit, is situated near the house. The place
itself is in pleasant community, convenient to
churches and schools.
The farm is to be sold privately, and any cor
respondence relating to the purchase OF 1t will
be promptly responded to. or l can be seen per-
sonaly at my Office. opposite the Courthouse,
Stanton. PRESTON A BA LOR,
ap29-tf Agent.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF a Val
Y LIABLE SOUTH RIVER FARM By
virtue of a decree of the County Court of Au-
gusta county, rendered on the - day of No
Vember, 1871 in the suit of Samuel Coiner, and
ais VS. James w. Patrick we will on
FRIDAY, THE 23rd dag OF MA 7,
1873, proceed on the premises to sell to the high
est bidder, the tract of land owned by James
W. Patrick, lying on South River in Augusta
county, containing 2O53 acres. This is land
of excellent quality, well watered, and in high
state of cultivation, about II miles from Staun-
ton, and in a good neighborhood.
Terms of sale-Costs of suit and sale in hand;
the balance on a credit of one. two and three
years, the purchaser executing his bonds with
good security, bearing interest from the day OF
sale for the deferred payments, and the title re-
! tanned as ultimate security.
MARSHALL HANGER,
G. NJ. COCHRAN, Jr.,
| ap29-4t Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
MIDDLE River Farm

FOR SA l. Z.
l offer for sale privately the farm belonging to
the estate of the late Gen. Kenton Harper, lying
on Middle River in Augusta county, about eight
miles North of Staunton, within a mile Of the
Valley Turnpike (McAdamizsd) and half mile
of the Valley Railroad 1t contains i lzIa acres
and the balance best quality of upland, produ-
cling equal to the bottom. Ample timber for
the farm.
The improvements are excellent including o
good two-story brick dwelling and kitchen, good
barn and all necessary out-buildings.
There is on the premises splendid vineyard
embracing about 500 vines o. select and choice
grapes. 1t was laid out with great care, and has
been we'll cultivated The premises will be
shown to any one desiring to see them by the
undersigned VIII resides on them
Terms reasonable and made known on appli-
cation. SAMUEL c. HARPER,
noh-tf Execution of Z. Hammer. deceased.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
CentaAr LinIment.

There is no pain which the Centaur Liniment
will not relieve, NO swelling it will not subdue,
and no lameness which it will not cure This is
strong language, but it is true. Where the parts
are not gone, its effects are marvellous. It has
produced more cures of rheumatism, neuralgia
lockjaw, palsy, sprains swellings cak ed breasts
scalds, burns, salt,rheum, ear ache, &C., upon
the human frame, and of strains SPAWN gals,
&C., upon animals in one year than have all 9TH
er pretended remedies since the world began
1t is q counter-irritant, an all-healing pain re-
lever. Cripples throw away their crutches, the
lame walk, poisonous bites are rendered harm
less, and the wounded are healed without scar
It is no humbug Therecipe is published around
each bottle. 1t is selling article before
sod and it sells because it does just what it pre-
tends to do. Those who now suffer from rheu-
matsm, pain or swelling, deserve to suffer if
they will not use Centaur Liniment. More than
1000 certificates of remarkable cures, including
frozen limbs, chronic rheumatism, govt, run
ming tumors, &c, have been received. We will
send circular containing certificates, the reci-
pc, &c, gratis, to any one requesting it. One
bottle of the yellow wrapper Centaur Liniment
sGeenied horses and mules, or for screw worm
in sheep. Stock-owners, this liniment is worth
your attention. No family should be without
Centaur Liniment. Price Soc bottle large bot
ties $l.0O. j. B. ROSE & Co.,
53 Broad WaV New York