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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-14

HE POLITICAL SITUATION IN LOUISIANA
The committee Of seventy of New Orleans have
adopted a resolution calling mass convention
or the people of louisiana, in New Orleans on
november Oath. The people of all the parishes,
irrespective of party, opposed to the Kellogg
government, are earnestly requested to join in
tne election OF delegates to the said convention,
the objects of which are stated to be to consid-
er the political situation in Louisiana, to insti-
tute measures looking to the amelioratiou of the
condition of the people, and to memor;alize
Congress for relief.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-14
Furniture.
GREAT ATTRACTION, FOR FAM
VI lilies s. ALL PERSONS WANTING
FURNITURE,
II. A. & ". Nj. RECKEE.S

j. "A. AZ !. WI. BHCh LE7S,
MAIN STREET, STAUNToN, VIRGINIA
We have now on hand and are manufacturing
every day, and receiving from the Eastern cities.
the most attractive and desirable Furniture ever
offered in this market There is nothing in the
Furniture line we cannot furnish good and as
cheap as can be purchased in the Valley, or the
State We call attention to few articles, such
as Parlor and Chamber Sets of Walnut Ma
hogany, Oak. and painted work also Bureaus,
Bedsteads, Washstands. Tables. Chairs, Mattras-
ses, &c
N. B.-We have always on hand Metallic Ca
ses and Caskets. Undertaking promptly attend
ed to. j. A. s. 7. NJ. BICKLE.
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correspondent of the New York World
writing from Richmond city, thus defines the
philosophy Of the Conservative canvass now in
progress in this State: ut is simply an effort
on the part of the whites to keep what little
property they have, attract immigration and
capital by cheap government and low taxes, and
thus gradually to develop and improve their
condition. The same correspondent forcby
says that the stealing and plage carried on in
the States ruled by carpet baggers and adven-
turers ''bear hardest on the negro laborer and
rob him of any chance of lettering his condi-
ton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-14

PoLrrENEss to the aged, it appears, pays -
In Bennington, Vt, there is young man
named Carr, who has been uniformly kind and
respectful to an old gentleman named Cum
bingham. This old gentleman was reputed to
be poor, as be was no more than day laborer.
But the other day, the kind and respectful
young person was most agreeably thunderstruck
for he was presented by the grateful old gen.
tleman with the deed Of farm worth $l2 900.
80 it appears that the old gentleman named
Cunningham was (pecuniary) angel in dis
guise. Moral: Be good to old people always
and under any circumstances.
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Pianos.

UP w AkDS OF FIFTY FIRSI PkEMIU M 5
GOLD & SILVER MEDALS, WERE
AWARDED TO CHARLES VI.
STIEFF FOR THE BEST PI-
ANO, IN COMPETITION
WITH ALL THE
Leading Manufacturers IN the Country.
Office and WarerOoms,
No. 9 N. Liberty Street. BALTIMORE, Md.
The superiority of the Unrivalled Stieff Piano
Forte, is conceded by all who have compared it
with others. In their New Grand Square Scale,
u Octaves, the manufacturer has succeeded in
making the most perfect Piano Forte possible
Prices will be found as reasonable as consistent
with thorough workmanship.
A large assortment Of Second hand Pianos al
ways on hand from SIS to $780,
We are agents for the celebrated Burdett Cab
met, Parlor and Church Organs, all styles and
prices, to suit every one, guaranteed to be fully
equal to any made.
Send for illustrated Catalogue containing the
names of over 1900 Southerners. 900 of whom
are Virginians, two hundred North Carolinans,
one hundred and fifty East Tennesseeans, and
others throughout the South). who have bought
the Stietf Piano since the close of the war.
JOEL ETTINGER,
ap15 If Agent for StauntOn, Va.
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VEvHE Bridgewater Manuf'ing Co..
RRIDGE WATER VA

Takes occasion to say that they are now man
ufacturing all wool Cassimeres, Satinets, Jeans,
Wool Rolls, Comfort Batting, &c. All our
goods are warranted free from shoddy and short
wool, and are manufactured in the most SUBJ
stantial manner. Farmers. mechanics and mer-
cnanb WIN ma d TO Iber interest 10 Day good
We have on hand now q full assortment of
goods that will be found satisfactory in style,
moderate in price, and durable in quality, We
respectfully solicit the patronage of our people.
sept9-6t
EENEST LIME BRUSHES
u IN THE CITY.
oct7 at W. r. TYREE'S Drug Store.
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CtHESAiSEAKE AND OHIO RAIL
" KOAD.On and after 5th 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. c., Va. NJ, 81 q. s. 4. K. at Gordonsville
and Charlottesville and arrives at Staunton, $50
P. M. and at the White Sulphur Springs at sos
EXPRESS TRAIN.-Leaves Richmond at 10
p NJ daily except Saturday, connecting at Cor
louisville with the W., c., Va. NJ, s. G. S. r.
R., train for Lynchburrg and Southwest. and ar
ton at sop. NJ Steamer leaves Huntington on
arrivalof 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 Gov
ington.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN.-Leaves Rich
mond at g. 10 P. M. daily except Sunday, and ar
rives at Gordonsville at 8 As P. NJ.
EASTWARD.
Steamer leaves Cincinnati at p. NJ daily ex-
cept Sunday, and arrives at Huntington at 9
A. Nj pe 1 DAY. connecting with express train
10 A. M. daily, except Sunday. and arrives at
Staunton, IL rs P. M. and at Richmond at a. 80
A. M. 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-
viIle Charlottesville, Staunton, Goshen, Mill
boro and Covington.
Mail Train-Leaves White Sui phur at s. 55 A.
NJ, daily. except Sundays, connecting with the
W., c., Va. M, s. G. 5. railroad at Charlottes-
vile and Gordonsvie, and arrives at Staunton,
10 20 A. M. and at Richmond 500 P. M.
I Accommodation Train leaves Gordonsville at
6 so A. M. daily, except Sundays connecting
with train of VIC, Va. M. g. G. s. R. R., from
Lynchburg and Southwest, and arrives at Rich
mond TO- Is A. M.
A. Fl. PERRY,
General Superintendent.
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Hotels, Doc.
VIRGINIA HOTEL.
JOHN Id. CROWLE, Proprietor.

u. w. KENNEDY, CHIEF CLERK
This favorlte Hotel has just been repaired and
fitted up under the new management and will
be kept in first class style.
Its Table will be supplied with everything that
the markets afford its Rooms are we'll furnished
and well ventilated the servants are polite and
attentive, and everything will be done to secure
the greatest comfort of its guests.
The BAR is supplied with the finest Wines
and Liquors, and attached thereto is q BILL
LARD SALOON, furnished with the most i'm
proved tables.
The Proprietor will devote his time and atten-
ton to making this first class House in every
respect, and solicits share OF the public pat
rOnage.
@~OMNIBUSSES will be in attendance on
the arrival of all the trains to convey passengers
to and from the Hotel. free of charge
JOHN ID. CROWLE,
nov ~ tt Proprietor
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ADVERTIsE.-Nov is the time that newsps-
pers are thoroughly read, and now is the time
to advertise. Prepare for the fall trade by Civ
ing timely notice of what you have to sell
There are many shrewd devices in advertising.
but the safest way, and one that is certain to
pay in the end. is persisteuce-the constant
keeping of your business before the public eye.
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4
Purchasers of Furniture save from
20 to 80 per cent. by buying from
S M. WILKES,
whose rooms are crowded with every description
of home-manufactured and imported.
Wilkes Patent Bed Spring!
which is universally recognized by the sick and
we'll to be the only comfortable Spring Bed in
the market. 1t can be changed in second to
throw your body in any desired position, and is
being extensively manufactured and guaranteed
to fit any Bedstead or Cot. They are warranted
for five years with proper usage, and cost only
the small sum of S., for double bed.
Umdertaking.-Poplar, Walnut Rosewood and
Metal Cases, always on hand and will be fur
nished promptly. 5. NJ. WILKES,
apl5tf Staunton, Va.
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Thomas d. Ransom.
The chief aim of this Company is to combine
safety and economy in favor of its PoZcv holders.
responsible Directory, pledged to preserve its
capital secure and intact.
It's expenses have from the beginning been
paid from its earnings, with a surplus annually
added to its reserves. And all reserves from
premiums are sent back for investment in the
Department from aoAich 1T is derived.
Its reduced pTenaau2o-rGtes challenge all COM
parison. It's Policies are mon.forteata6Le after
two annual payments.
Its losses have been, and are intended to be
paid without litigation or delay.
The history of the first two years of its exis-
tence is guarantee for the future.
A Dividend to its Policy holders of fifteen per
cent has already been declared, after reserving
surplus for contingencies, success unprecedent-
ed IN the business of Life Insurance.
The Reserve fund of So, 0C0 CO. accumulated
from premiums in the Staunton Department. is
now offered for investment upon cafe security at
the legal rate Of eight per cent.
Applicants for loans will find the agent G. G.
jackson, at his Office corner of Augusta and
New Courthouse streets, adjoining Law Office
of d. S. Young. Staunton, Va. 1uly-8
SHENANDOAH VALLEY
y FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
JOHN N. HENDREN, PRESIDENT
JOS. A. WADDELL, SECY AND TREAS.
DIRECTORS:
John N. Hendren. A IL. H. Stuart, John
Echos, NJ. H. Efinger T. K. Menefee, Edward
Mcmahon. j. G. Marquis. Jos A Waddell. w.
h. FL. Lynn, Il. H. Catlett. P. B. Hoge, Thos
d. Ransom, w. F. Smith, A. A. Sproul, F. F.
Sterrett, and G. A. Davidson
10 Books for securing subscriptions to the
Capital Stock Of this Company are now open at
the Clerks office of Augusta county, Staunton,
Va, under the supervision of the undersigned
Commissioners.
w IT 1T TWIN
.eDso.4t y Us a. k fSkNErT' comm'r'.
MERCHANTS AND MECHANICS
WI FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
Capital. ........ S2OO. eco.
A. Y. Stokes, Pres. j. B. MOORE, Sec.
P. B. SU BLETT, Agent.
Office on Augusta street, next door to postofice,
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Carriage M0E6sag.

Carriage M0H&sag.
v to inform my friends that l have moved my
CAL RIAGE SHOP
to my new building near the "Virglnia" Hotel,
where l will keep on hand Carriages and Bug
gies of every description. By close attention to
business and fair dealing, I expect to give entire
abstraction. | will pay strict attention to RE-
PAIRING. Give me call before purchasing
jan 10 j. FL. WATERS.
GtARRIAGE-MAkE NG.-Atth the solicita-
" ton of many of my former patrons I have
again taken charge at my old stand, where will
carry on the CARRIAGE-MA BUSI-
N ESS in all its various branches, and am de-
termined that my work shall not be surpassed in
finish, style, durability or price.
Special attentior given to repairs
an4-tf JOHN NJ HARDY
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now in USE 1t sews with equal fa-
cility light and heavy fabrics, ma
king the lock stitch alike on both
sdes-giving perfect satisfaction to
all who have tried it Before buy
ing see the VICTOR"
Ms~ Do not buy a machine before seeing the
VICTOR" as my territory will be canvassed
very soon, and every one will have an opportu-
nifty of testing it. W M. BRYAN,
Agent for Augusta, Rockridge, Rockingham
and Highland counties fe25
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RETR1BUTIoN.-The is an old lady now living
in the city Of Louisville who, in 1925, succeed
ed in gaining the affections of married man.
who got divorce from his wife and married the
lady above referred to. By his divorced wife
be had one son, who is new living in Cincinnati
and is wealthy By the preferred lady he had
seven BOYS. The father died some time ago,
and the first son by his second marriage was
drowned at sea. being sea captain the second
son was drowned in the Ohio river opposite this
city; the third son was hung as deserter from
The United States army; the fourth was shot
in Louisville while settling UP some business
with his partner; the fifth was struck by light
ming the sixth had his neck broken by a un-
away horse, and the last died natural death af-
ter barely having escaped the penitentiary for
stealing
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a co-partnership heretofore existing between
ayes s. Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
md the business will hereafter be conducted by
P. B. Graves alone.
He has reduced his prices for cash, and will
all kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring bus
ness, In the very best manner, and at figures so
low that no one will fail to be satisfied. He has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
by Dr. B B. Donaghe as an Office, and j vites
al his friends and the public generally t. give
him call
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TNIlOT'G2lg.
Tailoring.
II HAMMERS az CO.,
u E & CHA Mt ATLORS.
MAJu STpErT 1rNror VI.

WI III IL u III IL Nv L L IL l. Il u ~ -
MAIN STREET, STANTON, VA,
Ta0o Doors East of DR.. Chapnaan's Office.
I have associated with me Mr. B. P. SHIFFLEr,
of Lexington Va, in business. We intend to
carry on the Merchant Tailoring in all of its
branches, and have just received a large stock of
Cloths. Cassimeres and VestiDgs,
all Of the latest styles. We have in store As diff
ferent styles of Pants Patterns and 80 different
styles of Vestings, and we have as fine line of
Coatings and Sultings as was ever brought to
this market. Our Trimmings are superior to
any in this market. We respectfully solicit call
from the former patrons Off. Hammers and the
public generally. All goods bought at other
places will meet with the same attention as if we
had sold them. With strict attention to cutting
and making, We expect to give satisfaction to all
those who will favor us with their work Please
call and examine our stock for yourselves
Don't forgrt the place, 2 doors east of DIR. Chap
mans Office, Main Street. May~ All work war
ranted. oct7-tf
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Col. Beard, formerly of Ohio, but now citi-
zen of Virginia, who was until recently prom
inent member of the Radical party in this State,
is making speeches in favor of the Conservative
ticket. His explanation is this: THAT he is a
Republican aud don't pretend to be Conserva-
tive that he is 10 business in this State, and
his money invested here, and can't afford to let
the ignorance of the State get the reins of gov
eminent; that if he was in Ohio he should vote
the Republican ticket, because he believes that
party comprehends the intelligence of that
State, and finally he is a 1lstte man, and feels
an unconquerable repugnance to seeing party
composed, as far he can see, almost exclusively
ofignorant negroes get possession of the State -
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a OOD CLOTHS and CASSIMERES.
VI The subscriber has on hand for sale on
the best terms, French and English Cloths and
Cass imeres. He has received the latest STYLES of
Fashions, and is prepared to furnish and fit Gus
toners in the best style.
JAS OREAR,
oct7-tf Shop in rear of Spectator Office
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~ OCTAVE PIANO.

of one of the best Makers on reasonable terms for
sale; also, splendid assortment of American and
Foreign Vocal and instrumental sheet music
Any piece desired, not on hand, will be ordered
with the utmost dispatch. iuly29-tf
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-03-14
NO. Z ElQr DOCTOR,

The wo:',, has Il" lack Of professional
doctors. though in TOO many instances
the; e::ncs {. -,rea: lack OF skill in their
prnto ssioc. The r. e>. 4, our municipal!
doctor. ha.e attempte,. :. diagnosis o: the
dise"s. ;ha. IS gradually !rostratins.. or
:.iy city. an: rIe,crbes course o: treat
men; Ia: r'o."s i: not Il good doctor.
N The 1.rst Dla.. Il falls /" give the dis
.,.>tive cLa:a,t.ri us Of The disease tina:
j. fatally rr'v!Hg Upor the y!tais .: or
Il :nicipa: Lody polite. and IL tie re2t
r'ae" Il. prescription: is 70 remedy. Tie
distinctive chara ,te.istirs Of oar municipal
Gisorie. 81" ci.a:!y Of ta.-ic>:sting, ra-
hel.;ou~ nature. To overcome tie d.
e.. the hes: yemedy :hat can be
aD' lie! i :a,th.r.: eyecUtiG Oh o: the laws.
IN: failing I" properly understand the
sickness OF tbs patient be volunteers to
care. u. "n.s whites IL. fo.!Owin" pro-
.oc.nt prescription la TIE trs. place ali
III onstitr,tIon.: Entertainments on the
chartered ,.-c;,,,S o. the city should be from
III, tine :ol.:. resisted" This :. heavy
dose .. s":no:!i;lz t,2at can 10, BE clearly
ia:ire1 although % .he regular physician
.!..5 .t..;-a. car o. plainly trace! to an n:-
gr.ya.;o. ., TIE disease. D.. Tines then
attempts 70 .iSSec: :.ni define the yo,.-
ton. :r' ST" ..ae. Munic.pa. govern
:aou:-. -! m&i.> IL. .o.!o..!ng I.,I..
'. nc assertions:
-. .,i-,a.r.. .: $40 State ia. no /. "
tHi .!tU"ist. - ...}in'!sc: -. HlUn'"lpa! gov
er!.lu.nt thrcug', ii. agency q, boards.
Wholly :nca,a uGon' Yi ii" civic machinery.
v.. empowered tv the State to billet Them
-t'vc, upoE ;he .itY and create debts !or
which the city IS expected TO provide. o..
such - I've metropolitan Police Board The
state Syh"o! Beard ana the Beard of Part.
Comm. ,.one.5. !: i. high time tina: the
city autLori'ie. declared heir independence.
u: these intruieTS OF the domain o: mum!
pa sell .oF erEineu:.
This !, ciearlya revival OF the ioct.:ne
put forth iy Fernando Wood ri the com-
men"eman: OF the rebellion IN ISL. Tina,
gentleman was them the mayor of New
York city. and threatened. because the
State wae :rne 90 the Union. TO have the
city declare its Independence OF State gov
eminent. Many Of the States o; the South
lad then. acting through the advice OF
bad political doctors. declared thcig indie.
pe:I1ence Of the federal government. .'nG
Mayor Wood. becoming infected with tn.
spreading contagior. then advocated the
,ioctrin" that Is now ":ay.iy proclaimed
in E.vs Orleans. after II, il has s,:.ie.e.!
from: T." malpractice .. po.it:ea! g'..:c::,.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-03-14

land to develop its vast resources and col
onlze its available districts.
Il he company cOntemplates the early
and extensive employment of these hardy
and useInl pioneers il order to the settle
ment OF their lands. the prosecution of the
fisheries. and the creation of q very large
foreign trade. With this object farms will
be laid OF. clearings effected. houses built
boats and fishing tackle provided, saw
mills and all their appurtenances erected.
Steamers for the seal, pOrpoise, and whale
fisheries are 20 be obtained, as also for d
trade between the island and American
ports. east and west.
The island properties. whatever they
may be worth at present. cannot fail u be
infinitely enhanced by the planting of in
Iustrious colonies. the creation o. lumber.
fish and produce markets. and the est&b-
lishment of rapid and regular communica-
ton with the mainland of America and its
principal @ n'rrS OF business.
The company have truly r1agniifceD.
.IeId before them. free 81 u. rivalry OF .srt.-
fetal obstacles.
The rescue II this splendid domain from
t1e peglec: and saYageIy III which it has
hitherto existed. IS an undertaking worthy
OF a. encouragement on particular grounds.
as vel! as OF. account OF the commend bic
spin. and enterprise O.. the men who hay.
been the :lrst toidentity themselves with I.
ana whose means and resolution afford I.
SOLID guarantee that they vii. carry !: 20 !
successful termination.
J. i. has an eye to the main chance,
which would. o: course. be very dishon-
ovable IN az american. It IS SAID tie
careful and mature study of the resources
o! the island s1ch a: already known. hay.
led 70 the conclusion that pratt q .':f.1sa
pc" cen: is practicable upon al he "u.ir,.
de.snei advisable IN IA. inauguration q.
tbs companys enterprise.
:. wore: as 20 the txten: OF this or9aiiza-
:ioH. The area o. the island .: .Antcosti
is 800 square miles. OF about that Of the
state o: New jersey. II has 800 miles Of
seaccas: and some good harbors. The
SIAN: !. 20 D. divided into twenty counties.
eac', having~.ve townships. We approv'
.. III, enterprise. iec.use j: viii provide
homes ana hopes to industrious people.
and extend the area OF human happiness.
With infinitely create. prospects o: el-
tent and usefulness. our foreign friends al
home ana abroa! persist IN condemring
the American enterprise 70 rescue this
splendid domain OF Domingo from the
neglect and savageyy il which. = Las
L..!he.:. s,is:e.'.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-03-14

knowledge to protect the electors from
being defreuded Of what they bad de-
manded.
The Conmercio: car discover from this
recital that our government is legitimate
because the probabilities and the facts
are all in its favor. It was duly and fairly
elected by & majority OF the people. and as
such does not depend for its existence up
Oh any mere official count that unscrupu-
.0us hands contrived to report against it.
And because il is the result OF an honest
vote, and because il sustained! itself
against cunningly laid plan to
cheat. the authorities %: the State
uphold it and the :'res!den: Of the United
States lends it his favor. General Grant
knows the character .: the contest that
the Democrats wagei or this community.
for he was besiegea by :mpogtunate offers
from them that were Iesigne! 10 betray
the vii! o: the people. They made offers
on eli sides, and We're honest IL nothing
but Their desire to win the election. The
knowledge OF this debauchery i, sufficient
Of itself to Justify the presidea: in his
preferences: and the subsequent intor,na-
ton that he obtained rs to how the OPP
position trade,: with Governor Warmoth.
and. still later. how they made this trade
effective. is enough 20 defend h;n. before
Al: honest men for opposing il.