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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
OCULAR" /"

At this time, when large payments are i'm
possible, everybody who owes small bills should
endeavor to pay them on call. If this were done
it would afford relief, not only to the immediate
recipient of the beoe6t, but to the community
at large A considerable aggregate of currency
would thus be kept In circulation and partially
relieve the stringency. We have great deal
due us In small amounts scattered all over the
country, and if our friends would remember us.
and make prompt remittances, we should be
greatly accommodated. Our necessities would
compel US to put it out again, aud thus it would
be kept moving. If, acting upon the sagacious
remark of Oakes Ames, our patrons desire to
''place it where it will do the most good, they
will send it straight to US. We hope they will
act promptly in this regard. These are hard
times on newspapers that do credit business
Lynch. Vuginian
Not only did Mr.. Hughes vote in the New
York National Democratic Convention of 1868
for Horatio Seymour for President, and Gener-
al Francis P. Blair for Vice president-Blai
who was for upsettiDg at the point of the bayo-
net all the moDgrel governments of the South
ern States-but it appears from the proceedings
of meeting held in Bath county that his right
bower, Colonel j. r. Popham (who was secre-
tary OF that meeting) united in a resolution
cordially endorsing said nominations" etc. :
Colonel Popham's name is signed to the pro
ceedings as secretary. Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
Poetry.
The Gate of Death.

Gate of Heaven Gate of Glory
Swinging from the walls of time
Massive, ponderous. and hoary,
Open now thy leaves sublime!
Lol before thy portals standing,
One who speaks with voice commanding.
He has conquered death and sin;
Let the King of Glory" in.
Never more, with harshest thunder.
Shall thy grating hinges move;
Bolts and bars have burst asunder
At the potent touch of Love-
Clear the passage, wide and bright,
Flooded with supernal light;
Conquerors, too, DER death and sin,-
Heirs of Glory. enter in
Gate of Heaven ! Gate of Gloryl
Let thy archways, old and hoar,
Ring forever with thy story,
Grander than eer swept before
Through the harmonies of Heaven,
Hailing him who entered in,
Conqueror over death and sin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
the canada thistle would Ill large
hume.
AN AUGUSTA FARMER.


THE MODEL "NoN-NATIvE' AND HIS M
MENsE PROPERTY. Mr. Ramsdell, the Radical
candidate for Lieutenant Governor, has lately
been held up before the people of Virginia by
the organs of his party as solid settler and
wealthy capitalist, who pays an almost fabulous
amount of taxes. Mr.. Hughes spoke of him.
in his speech at Fredericksburg, as zone of half
dozen gentlemen who came to Virginia with
$500, 600"
Inquiries made at his place of residence
have resulted in the discovery that he pays on
ly ST. 81 taxes, and that all the real estate he
ever held in Virginia was an acre and q half of
land, and that as trustee for has daughter!!!
This fact was publicly stated the other day at
Greensville by Hon. John Goode, in his speech
at that place, and not contradlcted.
So that bladder has been pricked, and no
thanks to Mr.. Ramsdell, who by not denying
showed his willingness to profit by this false
representation of his means.
Mr.. Hughes declares in his speeches that if
we desire to increase the population of Virginia
cities we must support the party of which he
is the candidate. He could not have made a
more unfortunate declaration for himself and
his party. The population of every Southern
city that has fallen under negro rule has de-
cned, as is illustrated in the case of New Or
leans. Mobile, Charleston, &c. On the other
hand, those Southern cities that are under
Conservative rule have all increased in popula-
tion-such for instance as Louisville. St. Louis,
Memphis, Savannah, &c.-Rich. Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
The Law for the Registration of votsrs.

Tie Law for the Registration Of Voters.
The following is the Law for the registration
Of voters. We reDubiSh it because it is of vital
importance:
Ten days previous to the November elee-
tions the registrar shall sit one day for the pur-
pose Of amending and correcting the list, at
which time any qualified voter applying and
not previously registered may De added. And
he may purge aod correct the registration lists
by striking from the same the names of such
persons as have died or have removed from the
district. upon proper evidence being produced
before him. Provided, that 10 each city or town
having nore than two thousand inhabitants, the
registrar may sit three days previous to any
stare, city, or township election. The registrars
shall give notice Of the time and place Of all
registrations for at least ten days before each
sitting, by posting written or printed notices
thereof at ten or more public places in their
townships wards and election districts.
Persons who have moved from one election
district to another, should get their transfers
noo, and they are entitled 20 have their names
added to the lists in the place Of their residence
at once.
In this connection, We would again cali the
attention of the press throughout the State to
the importance of urging upon the registrars the
duty Of immediate attention to all requests for
transfers A delay OF single day may cause
confusion, and perhaps the loss of many votes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
Staunton Spettator.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING By
Richard MauZy % 90.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.

RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
The subscription price of the Spectator is three
dollars per annum, but it may be discharged by
the payment of taoo dollars, if payment be made
before or at the time the subscription for the
year commences. To such shall send us foe
new subscribers and $40, we will send the paper
one year gratis.
When payments are not made strictly in ad-
vance, the regular subscription price of three
dollars will be charged.
rs Subscriptions will not be discontinued,
except at the option of the Editor till all arrear-
ages be paid.
ADVERTISING RATES.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
or One Dollar per Square of Eight Lines or less,
Cor the first and 80 cents for each subsequent in
serton. Unless the number of insertions be
naked upon the manuscript it will be publish
ed until forbid and charged accordingly.
@Ay- Obituaries Announcements Of Candidates
for Office, Communications calling upon, AdUocG
ting or Opposing Candidates. and all Cons'auasi-
atoms or Notices of Personal or Private char
zcter, or intended or calculated to promote any
Private Enterprise Interest, aoiu be chGrgsdor
as advertisements.
SPECIAL NOTICES will be inserted at double
he advertising rates.
Ms- -Address-s'staunton Spectator" staunton,
Augusta County, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
PtU91OS.
UPWARDS C>F FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS
COIN & SILVER MEDALS, WERE
AWaRDl I'd TO CHARLES M
STIEFF FOR THE BEST PI-
ANO. IN COMPETITION


WITH ALL THE
LEADING Manayactm 'ers IN the Country.
office and w. >rerOOms,
No. N. Liberty Street. 4sALTIMoRE, !II LORI Md:
The superiority Of the Ste pldn9 .
with others In their New Grand Square Scale,
u Octaves, the manufacturer has succeeded a. IN
making the most perfect Piano F,'rte possible:
Prices will be found as reasonable as consistent
with thorough workmanship.
A large assortment of Second hand P1anos al
ways on hand, from $75 to $500.
We are agents for the celebrated Burdett CaD,
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 tne
names of over 1900 Southerners, 600 of whom
are Virginians,) two hundred North Carolinians,
one hundred and fifty East Tennesseeans, and
others throughout the South) who have bought
the Stieff Piano since the close of the war.
JOEL ETTINGER,
ap15 If Agent for Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
Millinery.
UyENEPLE OF FASHION

NUP STAIRS"
Mrs. K. M. KELLEY z
Has returned from New York and Baltimore,
with an elegant assortment OF
MZLLINERY Y and FANCY GOODS,
to which she invites the attention of the Ladies
of the city and country.
vs. N. BORDERS from the country
promptly attended to. oct14 city papers copy
NIEW FALL GOODS.--MRs. M. u. FA-
GAN is now receiving New style
Hats. with every variety of Trimmings, Flow
ers, Plumes, Ribbons, &C., &c. .sepoO-st
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21

WARNING TO VIRGINIA.-The Mississippi
Central Star says the nominee for State Su-
perlntendent OF Education, Gu the Ames tick
ct. is black negro of the lowest type It
thinks that if elected, he WILL lit is reasoua-
BILE to expect, appoint negro superintendents in
the various counties, and this, associated With
the mixed school system proposed in the plat
form of the party, will break up the free
schools, so far as the white people are con-
cerned, but it will not prevent the white people
from payiDg heavy tax to return them no
benefit; or, 10 other words, for the purpose of
keeping up negro schools. In his speech at
Grenada some weeks ago, Ham Carter said to
the white people: I'VE at this time make you
pay for tour months schooling every year for
the colored people; We will make you pay for
nine r.
1t looks as if Ham Carter spoke advisedy
on this point. With negro for State Super
intendent Of Education, and with black Super
lntendents 10 each county-as consequence,
and with black teachers for the proposed mix
ed schools as further consequences, the ne
gro will stand fair chance OF receiving his
niiae months sure enough-iu fact, he will re-
ceive all the benefit of the free school system,
free of ecpenSe. for, as is well-knogn, the ne
gro pays no taxes
Now here is a warning tor Virginia Our
State Superintendent is elected by the Lagisla-
ture, and be, in conjunction with the Governor
and Attorney General, appoint all the County
Superintendents Of public free schools Do we
want to see this power pass into the hands of
the Radical party, with supreme control of the
schools? We can only prevent it, with all the
evils that would follow. by electing the Con-
servative State ticket and a Conservative ma
jority IN the Legislature. .-Lynchburg Virgin
iQ7
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21

We learn that white man and 3 negroes
were struck by lightning, on Col. Hausbrough's
farm, near this place, on Monday last. One OF
the negroes was badly burnt but is doing well
the others were but slightly hurt.-Rodnoke
Times, 9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
Gr0cer5es, DC.
DUY WHERE YOU CAN GET THE
Best and CheapeSt

|
RUY WHERE YOU CAN GET THE
Best and Cheapest
JELLY GLASSES,
STONE WARE,
LOOKING GLASSES.
FINE TABLE CUTLERY,
WATERS, SPOONS, SC.
Gold Band and Plain Tea Sets,
With full line of
CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE;
n@e Dealer IN all kinds Of Country
Produce and fine Groceries. %E@a
july22 3m
NROCERIES.-The undersigned has just
w opened at j. B. Hoge's old
stand, on Augusta street, complete and
TEAS,
sYRUPs,
SUGARS,
SPICES,
COFFEES,
CANDLES,
COUNTRY PRODUCE, &C. A cali from on the
public is solicited, before purchasing elsewhere.
fe25-ti GEO. X. HARPER.
NOTICE! NoTHCE!!
Having purchased the entire stock of Powers
q Prltchard, 1t is our intention to conduct a
FIRST-CLASS FAMILY GROCERY.
We will always keep on hand fresh supply
ofeverything to be found in frst-class Grocery,
Corner Frederick and augusta Streets.
JnO. F. Pritchard will be found at the
same place and will carry on large trade in
SHIPPING COUNTRY PRODUCE.
We call attention to our SUGARS, COFFEE,
TEAS, SPICES, &c. Mg-Ca and examine
Very respectfully,
sepf3-tf FIFER & ROUDABUSH.
Housekeeping ArtIcIes.-Cofee Mills,
LII Bed Cords, Clothes Lines, Lamp Wick
and Shades, Shoe and Scrub Brushes, Sugar and
Spice Boxes Brass and Iron bound Buckets,
Tubs, Churns, Milk Crooks, Toilet Soaps. &C.,
for sale low at
KAVENAGHS GROCERY,
jWly8-tf Cor. Augusta and Spring Lane.
aNEMENT! CEMENT!-Contract and
~ others will find it to their interest to ex-
anime our Cement before buying. RosENDALE,
JAMES RIVER, AUGsTA and ROUND TOP, con.
stanty on hand.
jeN-tf BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21

live all turn out at the polls and cast full
vote, we will not only elect Kemper, Withers,
and Daniel and Conservative Legislature, but
before another State election comes around the
Virginia Radical party will in all probability
have disappeared from the arena. While about
it. let us make the victory so crushing as to Sc
cure us in alttime against so dangerous party
as that which now confronts and threatens us.
Rich HMg
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
For the Spectator.
q Host Nozious Weed

Messrs. Editors:
The farmers of tie Valley espe-
ciay are in great DAGGER of being overrun with
weed that is, in my opinion, far worse than
the Canada thistle, In two prominent particu-
lars-its great length of root, and consequent
extraordinary vitality, and the profuson of its
seed and the means for its unlimited and rapid
spreading, in this that cattle and sheep will
feed on it and scatter rapidly everywhere =
Many farms on North and Middle Rivers, in
Augusta and Rockingham, are not worth to-
day, by large difference, what they were ten
years ago, because of being overrun with this
terrible pest. Our people will know it as the
sand brar or devils potato, but It's correct name
Is Carolina Solaoum or Nettle. The American
Farmer, Baltimore for October, has this no.
tice Of this weed "A subscriber in Charles
county. Maryland, recently left with us a spec
linen OF weed, asking US to give in the Far
mer Its proper name, and the best mode of
eradicsting it from the fields. 1t is the Caro-
lina Solanum, or Netle, a perennial rooted,
low growing plant, the stem of which is annual,
both stem and leaves covered on both sides with
sharp prickes, the flower purplish white. with
yellow centre, and the fruit round and yellow
land he should have added, each ball contains
seed enough to poute several acres.) This is
an ugly weed, difficult to extirpate, increasing
rapidly, and said by some to be almost
as bad as the Canada Thistle 1t is to be erad-
cated only by the same means used to destroy
that pest. Destroying the perennial root by
deep ploughing and occupying the ground for a
succession of seasons with hoed crops, are the
only means that give any promise of getting rid
of this pernicous intruder if it once gets foot
hold, [ fear this is a far more dangerous enc
my to the farmer than the Canada thistle, be-
cause Of the remarkable length and vitality Of
the root, which, on a sandy bank, can be traced
for FIVE or six feet, and if broken into pieces,
they all live. IT'S next to an impossbility to
bind up wheat with this weed in it because of
its poisonous thorns. On the margin of Mid
die River, on the farm of Mr.. Jno. A Patter-
SOD, both above and below Landes' Mill, are seed
enough to SOW the entire county of Augusta, al
one seed ball to the acre. AS stock will deVour
them now with avidity. let every farmer see to
it they are collected anywhere upon or near his
farm and have them burned. The entire press
of the State should publish this note of warn
ing, for all that has been written on the exter-
patton Of the Canada thistle would fill large
quarto volume.
NJ FAp,rrp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
ATTENTION !!

Let discriminating public come and examine
Oar St0cE of Merchandise!
GROCERIES
Sugars .. Vacuum pan. Porto Rico, and
white.
Coffee. Rio. Laguayra and old Gov.
Java.
Team. ......... Hyson, Oolong & Gunpow der
Syrups. Superior table syrups-varl ous
grades.
MaccarOni.... Cheese and Crackers.
Canned G.......... Tomatoes and Peaches.
HARDWARE:
Cutlery . Pocket Knives and Ia bic Cut
lery.
Tools. Planes, spirit levels, handsaws,
compass saws, buck saws, and
the celebrated "La- g htmsm 9
Cross CMt"
COntractOrs.Can be supplied with shovels,
picks, and Manila rope of va
Blacksmiths-Also,w with iron axles, wagon
boxes, and thi,nble skeens.
,...............As Buckets, Tubs and Churns !;
Garden forks, rakes and spades;
Glass of various sizes Putty !;
Coal oil in barrels, or less guam
titles: Sash Cord and Pulleys ;
Merrimsn's Shutter Fastenings;
: Clark's gravity Blind. Hinges ;
Barn-door Hangers and Strap
Hinges wood screws, carriage
% bolts, &c.
CORN MEAL and MILL OFFAL on hand
Full prices paid for DEERSKINS.
mara BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21

The Graphic Balloon, which started from
Brooklyn, n Y, Monday morning, on trans
atlantic voyage, with Prof. Donaldson and sew
eral other intrepid persons, reached the-happy
land of Canaan, about eighty miles northeast
Of New Haven, In the State of Connecticut,
and then let the balloon proceed. But the
great air ship, it seems, was not one' OF the
elfnavigating sort, aud did not know how to
make the trip across the sea any better than
Professor Donaldson. After scudding along
about mile on its own account it came to in
despair, and was picked up In an exhausted
condition. Thus endeth the bubble.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
The Democratic, Secession, Conservative,
Radical Candidates Denial.

Mr. Hughes 10 bis letter to Major Ycst says
never said that | voted against Governor
Floyd for the State Convention of 1861. My
statement was, that did not vote for him. nor
for the ordinance Of secession in May follow
ing.
Certainly not, and why not? Not because,
as the. reader might naturally infer from the
denial, Mr.. Hughes was opposed to secession,
but because Governor Floyd withdrew from the
canvass and no one had the chance of voting
for him. Nor did he vote for the ordinance Of
secession In May, for the simple reason that he
was absent from his voting place at the time of
the election. being in Richmond writing seces-
sion articles for the Examiner and deuounciug
the old Wing and Union men as "submisSion-
5sfs Rich Who
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
NUMBER 3.
The Storm Sweeps on.

The canvass begins to wax hot. Deep an
swers deep, and the thunders of Piedmont are
answered by the waves that boom along our sea
coast. From the great Southwest, the land of
large hearts and true patriots, comes the roar
OF the great Conservative masses moving on to
triumph. Along the old route of Stonewall
Jackson's victories go up the shouts of those
noble men who never failed Virginia on any
field: whether of politics or war. From the
beatings of that pitiess storm now rising iu the
mountains, bursting 10 Tidewater, aud mutter-
ing on the Southside, Hughes and his myrmi-
dons will flee In vain.
"Old Virginia peyer tires" and when the
blood of the Virginia people once gets up, woe
woe woe to that man or set of men who
defy the maj sty and insult the virtue of our
supremely grand old State Patient in suffer-
log. heroic in agony. magnanimous In victory,
angelic in her mercy and radiant in her beauty,
Virginia can be as terrible 10 her frowns as she
is lovely in her smiles. Her darkeniDg brow is
to day portentous of the sweeping doom Of Rad
icaism. and the coming storm is already howl
ing with hideous destruction iD the rear of the
wandering Hughes ard his body guard The
driViog hail pelts the Radical Achilles wherever
he goes, and the shafts Of the Conservative
archers quiver in his heels wherever he plants
his sore and weary foot. Does be lift his feeble
''i"0 =" .n0 h".u'dino! Otidlg nt"ay NSupeH
lmpales him at Warrenton, and he meets Kem-
per no more. Does he try the fish" country?
Braxton tears him into small shreds at King
George, and Douglas chases up the fragments
to Fredericksburg without being able to catch
them. Verify. there is no rest for this poor,
weary man. No doubt he sighs for the peace
Of that political grave which will be accorded
him in November. 1t will make the blood run
,old to see the mangled remains Of those dis
Inherited children of Virginia fall stunned and
from the bosses of the old mothers
ouckier. The Uoice Of The people, the great free
md true people Of Virginia as no1o lifted up
Hear it, and stand from under all who would
escape destruction. Rich ENQUIRER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21
EORGE M. HARRIS SON

w ATPORNEY-AFLAW
STAUNTON,
Will practice in all the Courts holden in Angus
ia county, and in the Circuit Courts Of the ad-
joining counties.
Va Strict attention given to the collection of
Claims.
Ofice-East of Court house, over Clerks of
fee of Court of Appeals oc31-tf
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CHARLES GRATTAN. A. s. MAUZY.
HRATTAN IL MAUZY.
VI ATTORNEY EYS-ATLLAW
STAUNToN, VA,
Will practice in all the Courts holden in Staun-
ton the Circuit Courts of the adjoining counties,
and the Federal Court at HarrisOnburg.
Ms- Prompt attention oiven to collections.
Office on Court Alley, formerly occupied by
Col B. Christian. may20-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21

auIJ-Iy
CTAUNTON DISPENSARY, open dai-
y ly from A. M. to II, and P. M. TOT J.. M.
ADVICE FREE.
Medicine supplied at reasonable rates.
Teeth extracted, filled, &C., at fixed low charges.
*Patients with tickets from the benevolent are
requested to attend before IL o'clock.
HENRY LEACH, M. P. S. G. B.
*Blank tickets supplied on application.
mayl3-1v
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Professional Directory.
WIN A. HUDsGM, s9ts,.ney.at.1aw.

STA UNTON, VA,
Will practice in the Courts of Augusta and ad
Joining counties. Prompt attention paid to col.
lections. Office with W. A. Pratt.
au1Q-1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21

ceives nav. AsHION.-Juat re-
Brochade and Err assortment of Polkadot,
R Rss Pashe cbn gGa ana %s Eds as Rfne
inc Wells. y .nged and Chenille or Beautify-
0'-T' all and see them.
ME- NJ K. NJ KELLEY
Bonnety b-Whi receive new style Hats,
- :, 0c., last OF the week. sept9-tf
ST PERFUMES i'm the WORLD.
Grown Extracts.
For sale only at
oct7 W. r. TYREEs Drug Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-21

ThREST0N A. BAYLOR.
ATTORNEY-AT-LA AND SOLICI-
TOR IN CHANCERY, STAUNToN, Va, prac-
tees in all the Courts of Augusta and adjoining
counties.
OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his
father, Col. Geo. Baylor, decd, on Augusta ST.,
opposite the Courthouse. no21