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JUST So.-A valued correspondent suggests
that il our showing up of Radical rascalities
we should not forget there are some men, who
joined that party hoping to control it for cur
good aud for the good Of the State Weagree
with him and regret that those SO well intention
cd made SO gregious mistake and We do not IN
cuds them in the ''nob' or the 'rascalities. !"
They ere powerless for good, amid so much
evil, and should acknowledge their error, Is
boldly as they antagonised publis sentiment il
goirg into that party, for they might as we'll
try to shampoo an elephant with q thimbe
full Of soap-suas as to expect to purify and
save the Radica! party by their presence, even
ii they were as righteous" as the ten re-
quired to save Sodom and Gomoryah
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The MURDER MANIA -The murder epidemic
is decidedly on the increase. Almost every
mail brings fresh case from some quarter of
the country. How long peaeeab!e people will
death is question not much longer to remain
unanswered. SeIfpreservation is the first and
primary Law, and if the present plan Of uncer-
tain and dilatory punishment is continued,
quick death will oyertake the murderer by sum-
mare process,
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For Rent.


EI7GG RENI'-THREE Houses IN Waynes-
Il boro for rent.-A BRICK HOUSE, with
rooms, kitchen, and well in the yard, in front
of the Depot. A frame house On an adjoining
lot, with 5rooms and kitchen, and frame build
ing near the village. All have ample gardens
attached, and water convenient. These tene-
ments are all now unoccupied and possession can
be given Immediately. Terms very moderate
apS-tf WM. WITHROW, Jr.
ENOEe SALE DR RENT will sell, on
II good terms, my store and dwelling house
and lot in Churchville, formerly occupied by j.
B. Lindsey & Bro, and known as one of the
best country stands, situated in one of the most
fertile portions of the county, and surrounded
by thrifty class of citizens. For man of small
capital and industry, there is no better in the
Valley. For terms apply to VIM A REED CT
+. NJ. CUSHING, Staunton; or 4. L. LINDSEY,
Eridgewater. a15At
ESOE RENT-TWO ROOMS, pleasantly
IL located. Apply at Spectator Office.
ap15-tf
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Hen. Erastus Wells, Of Missouri, has com
promised with his conscience by donating tha
FIVE thousand dollars to the Orphan Asylum o.
St. Louis, and the clergy unite in thank.
ing Mr. Wells for his kindness in thus ''rob-
bing Peter to pay Paul" What have the
members from Virginia done with their's?-
Speak out, gentleman, OF forever after hold
your peaca
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Le0GE Notices.

VIRGINIA.
At Rules held in the Clerks
office of the Circuit Court of
Bath county, at the courthouse
thereof, on Monday. the 7th
day of April, 1873
Shipley. Roane s. Co.. Plaintiffs,
against In Chancery
Townley 3. Cawthorn, Robert B.
Matheny and Thomas l. Hyde, Defendants:
The object of this suit is to enforce Judg
ment Lien in favor of the Plaintiffs. Us. the De-
PENDANTS, Cawthorn & Matheny, and to obtain q
decree for the sale of tract of land purchased
by the Defendant Hyde of the Defendant Ma
theny.
And it appearing by satisfactory evidence that
the Defendant, Robert B. Matheny, is not an in
habtant of the Commonwealth of Virginia, it is
ordered that he DO appear here within one month
after due publication of this order, and do what
is necessary to protect his interest.
A copy-teste,
WM. 81. MCDANNALD, Clerk.
T. II StenhenSOn n n aDt5-4t
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ap23-I6t
I'm THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Rock
BRIDGE, APRIL 23rd 1878.

4 BRIDGE, APRIL 23rd 1873.
The folloVing Order 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 the County of Rock6ridge-
on the tenth day of February, tenth day of May
and tenth day of Septem Der.
Foa. the County Of Amgnsta-
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 AIlegAamy-
On the twenty-ffth day of April, twenty fifth
day of August and twenty-ffth day of Novem-
Der in each year.
2 That until the foregoing order takes effect,
the Courts shall be held as heretofore provided,
wit: 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 q copy
of this order to the Clerks of the Circnit Courts
of Augusta Highland, Bath and Allegheny,
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.
q. He will cause a copy OF this order to be
published for four weeks in all the newspapers
published in the Circuit.
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NTALUABLE PROPERTY for Sale


The undersigned wishes to sell privately his
dwelling and store house, with other necessary
buildings attached, including about six acres of
good land. This property is very favorably 10:
Gated for business, being on the McAdamlzed
road leading from the counties of Bath, High
land, and Pocahontas over which passes an I'M
mense amount of trade, seeking the Staunton
and other Eastern markets. A good stock of
goods in the hands of good merchant, would
undoubtedly secure good and prosperous trade.
The dwelling is of brick, 1896, two stories high,
and four rooms, with dining room and kitchen
in the rear The store-house is l8x40, two sto-
ries high, well finished below and above, with a
No cellar. It is considered one of the best in
the county. Good water within few yards of
the buildings.
marl8-tf VIM W. TAYLOR.
NETY PROPERTY FOR SALE-That
y very desirable House and Lot formerly
the residence of Robert j. Hope, decd, corner
of Water and Frederick streets, now the proper
ty of Miss T. o. Hope.
For terms apply to o G. MORRIS.
Staunton, January Goth, 1873
Vindicator copy.
ENOR SALE.-A comfortable BRICK dwell
n ling, convenient to the business streets o
the city TERMS EASY. Apply at Spectator
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4 lager beer riot occurred In Frankfort, Prus-
STA, on 2lst, on account of riss ia the price,
Sixteen brewories destroyed and much plumber
ing by the rioters. and u persons killed and 40
wounded. Over l20 arrests made
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The Only Place for the Convention.

As some Of our exchanges have taken a jocu-
lar article OF ours, On the various cities and
towns claiming to be the proper place for hold
ing the Conservative Convention, in earnest, we
deem it proper to state that we never, for g
moment supposed any place, but Richmond,
could seriously be thought of. The Capital of
the State, with Its many attractions, vast com
merclal interests, freedom from local influences,
elegant aud ample accommodations, enlarged
views and it's diversified interests over the whole
Commonwealth, is Sc pre-eminently the
proper place for the whole people to meet On
common ground, that We are lost Ia astonish-
ment at the idea Of any other thinking itself
worthy to compete for the honor. With all cur
pride in our City Of the Hills, we could not SO
nisrepreseut the sentiment of the people OF
this great Valley as TO suggest her, and we are
confident the State Conservative Committee
will comply with the wishes of vast majority
of the whole people by naming Richmond As
to the talk about Railroad Rings" it is about
the only place, except Stauoton, that is not
under the control CT one, and which could be
flooded with outsiders, By the free ticket" sys
| tenn.
The fact is people like to 60 to Richmond
they love her glorious people and are proud Of
their Capital They feel free there, and like
they ownsd part Of it and, even if there was
any danger of local Influences" they are sc
determined to have ticket free from all CON
nection with railroad and ether sectional To-
terests, they would be wiped away with breath
Let the State Com mittee decide ca Richmond
then, give the people fair representation, anc
the field ia ours, beyond the shadow Of :
| doubt.
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ap29-4t JOHN Q. BOUDE. clerk.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned has in hand, for sale,
the farm known as ''MARTIAL RETREAT,'
$40 acres, lying 81 miles West of staunton,
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 tinbered.
There are two good MEADOWS, containing
from rs to 80 acres, through which passes full
and constant stream OF water, and are SO situated
case Of drought. The other portion of the farm
is well watered, being open to foe never failing
Springs. Fencing oil in good repair. There is
superior two story brick dwelling house, beau
large rooms, together with all the necessary out
buildings, barn, snoke-house. dairy. &c, all
convenient.
There is good chopping mill on the place,
with a0Gter poaCeT sufficient for a 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 it will
be promptly responded to- or L can be seen per-
sonaly at my Office opposite the Court house,
Staunton. PRESTON A BAYLOR,
ap29-tf Agent.
COMMISSIONER SALE OF n VAL
Y LIABLE SOUTH RIVER FARM-By
| virtue of decree of the County Court of Au-
gusta county, rendered the - day of No
vember, 1871. in the suit of Samuel Coiner, and
ais. VS.. James W. Patrick, we will on
FRIDAY, THE 23rd day OF MAY,
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 2053 acres. This is land
| of excellent quality, we'll watered, and in high
state of cultivation about IL miles from Staun-
ton, and in good neighborhood.
Terms of sale.-Costs of suit and sale in hand;
the balance on 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
tanned as ultimate security.
MARSHALL HANGER,
G. M. COCHRAN, Jr.,
ap29-4t Commissioners
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The SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R.-Grouad
was broken for the Texas and Pacific Railroad,
on 2lss, at San Diego. There was large as
seu.blage present. The directors say the road
will be completed by 1876.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-29

WONDERFUL EscAPE.-Henry Fortune, the
noted Virginia horse-thief, recently arrested in
Baltimore after twelve months absence from
the Penitentiary in Richmond, escaped from a
train going thirty miles an hour, near Ashland,
on 2lss. He was heavily ironed. hand and
foot, and occupied seat in front Of Mr. Stroth-
er, who had him in charge. How he escaped
instant death is wonderful. The train was
stopped, but he was gone-it is feared where
the bad niggers co.
Since the above Fortune was scalped by a
pistol shot, stunned and captured in Freder-
icksburg, but not before he had stolen horse
and cut up generally. He is now in Peniten-
tiarY.
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XTIRGgNxA-In vacation.

U
Y In the Clerks Office CT the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, April
4th, 1873.
George A. Hanger, Executor Of John Trimble,
deceased. minimum. ..F lalntin,
against
Robert A. Hogshead, Washington IL. Dudley,
and Martha o. his wife, William NJ Wilson,
and Catharine j. his wife, John M. Hanger,
William ID. Hanger, James Z Hanger, George
A. Hanger, Andrew Funkhouser and Alice
g: his wife, Henry FL. Hanger, and John A
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this proceeding is TO confirm the
sale Of and settle the title to, the "Americus
decree of said Court in The case of ''Trimble's
Ex'or VS.. Hogshead," and to ascertain who is
entitled to the purchase money.
The Defendant, Robert A Hogshead, not hav-
ing entered his appearance, and it appearing by
affidavit fled that he is q nonresident of this
State: 1t is ordered that he do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
notice. and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in said proceeding.
Baldwin s Cochran p, q. "a ap8-4w
NTLRGENAA AT rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court for
Augusta county, the 7th day of
April, 1873
Benjamin NJ. Lines...... 90. ...... .... Plaintiff
against
John Sprow and Jacob Sprow, .~.... Defendants.
The object of this suit is to specifically execute
contract for the sale of ten acres of land made
by the Plaintiff with Defendants, and to subject
said land to sale for payment of purchase money.
The Defendants, John Sprow and David Sprow
not having entered their appearance, and it APP
pearlng by satisfactory evidence that they are
not residents of this Commonwealth it is order
ed thot they do appear here within one month
after due publication of this notice, and do what
is necessary to protect their interest.
Teste, j. ". RYAN, Clerk
EchOls, Bell 8 Catlet, D. O. ap8-4W
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EkESI- CE<.4SS
Sc WIWG MACHINES
$40 rA1w = FE1CHs. $40
THE McLEAN & HOOPER
Elastic EOcE-Stttcb
Family Sewing Machines,

It requires no extra attachment for Embroid-
ering, Braiding and Gathering. 1t takes the
thread directly from the spools thus saving trou-
BILE and economizing time. 1t requires but one
foot to move the treadle even in sewing the
heaviest fabrics.
It is made of the BEST STEEL, and at all
points of wear case hardened.
Its chief points of excellence are Unequslled
simplicity, quietness of operation of man.
agement rapidity of execution, nOn-liability to
drop stitches or break thread, short ght nee
die, simplicity of tension, ease of managing it,
Embroidering by a mere change of spools.
Braiding, Gathering and EmbrOidering with
out attachments.
Send all orders to
HUNTER s. CO.,
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All Wrong.

The Petersburg Appeal says the Spectator is
''half right" on the question Of the new rail-
road War, the Dispatch attempted to open, and
ne say it is all wrong when it twists our state
ment of a plain fact into threat" There is
and has long been feeling. in this great Val
ley, that her people would DO better, if united
With the white people Of West Virginia, than
they have done tied on to the heavy negro vote
of East Virginia, and it has only been kept
from open action. by their great love for the
old State and their duty to their white brothers
of the East. We simply stated that fact and
said that if, in addition to all we had to COM
plain Of, the reckless aud childish attempts OF
the Dispatch aud the other papers, to force
petty Issues into the canvass and thereby de-
feat the Conservative ticket succeeded, there
was no power On earth that could keep the
great Valley from uniting with West Virgin
ia."
We meant, and still mean, no threat" but
the Appeal may well look to the Old North
State for refuge, if we are forced to go to
West Va. to save ourselves from Radical rule
and ruin. The Valley hiss ever been true tc
Old Virginia, and will ever be, SO long as she
is true to herself, and froWns down all who
would distract and divide great party in the
presence Of issues, that involve her very life
Do your part and we will do ours, and the State
will be saved and West Virginia ultima tely BIZ
brought back.
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LIQUIDs.-They Claim to have man in the
Alabama Legislature whose oloquencs is like
liquid gold. Tbs late Virginia Legislature was
repIete with ''eloquanos' silent. grave, gay
and even 'Iiquiid but We never heard it call
ed ''eoIlen" before.
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NeaC Advertisements.
EvRONI $4,000 TO $4,000,

EyROM $4,000 70 $2O.OOO.-To the
Il OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF HOR-
SES-G enttenae"-You have raised on your
farms and in your stables, horses that might
have brought you thousands of dollars instead
of hundreds, if their true value bad been known
but they have been sold for few dollars, and
others have made fortunes at your expense.
You now have an opportunity to see what is
IN your stock before you sell, BY having them
trained.
In view of this fact I have been induced to
construct q race track on my farm, eight miles
Southwest of Staunton on Summerdean road,
near Jacob Baylor's, for the purpose of BREAK
ING AND TRAINING HORSES to the harness or
saddle, IN all the various gaits, sc. [ have all
the necessary equipments, such as saddles, har-
ness, sulkles, skeleton wagons &C., fine stabling
and one OF the best groOms in the State.
Charges moderate.
Parties having good young horses to sell, can
ind a purchaser by applying to me-
For particulars, call on me at my farm, or in
Staunton, or address J. FL. SNAPP,
Box 1872, Staunton, Va.
fl w. Ny fine trotting stallion from Maryland
season at Staunton, and at my farm. See bills.
ap29-tf J. H S.
TWO THE hADkES.-Mrs. III. e. PAGAN
d & SISTER would respectfully call the
attention Of the ladies to their new and beautiful
selection of Spring and Summer
Millinery and Notions.
Their stock is varied and complete, consisting,
in part, Of trimmed and untrimmed Bonnets and
Hats, round Hats, all sizes, styles and prices
beautiful and handsome selection of French
Flowers; new style Wells; Fchues; Scarfs of
all kinds, gloves handkerchiefs, real and imita-
ton lace collars, in great variety. Misses and
Ladies' Corsets-all qualities and prices-as well
as everything usually found in frst-class house.
All are invited to call and examine their goods
before purchasing, they feel confident that
they cannot be excelled as regards variety and
prices. They propose to sell as cheap as any
house, for cash, in the city, and will leave moth
ing undone to give satisfaction. Orders from
the country solicited and promptly attended to.
ap29-5t
4 xyAGON-MAKER yVAMTED.-I
"A have House and Shop which l wish to
rent to wagon-maker, together with garden.
The stand is as good any in the country; there
is at the place No. smith. Address
ap29-3t j. D. CRAIG,
ut. Meridian
AAAbarrsls choice brands Of Family Flour,
HUI 10000 pounds otfal, 500 bushels oats,
prime white corn, stock Of Family Groceries,
for sale by P. B. SUBLETT,
ap29-4t Next door to p. 0.
or TONS GROUND PLAsTER--10O
80 Barrels Cement 5000 Hog round Ba- |
con, q choice lot of country Hams--ior sale by
ap29-4t P. B. SUBLETT.
A Few Milk Customers wanted. APP |
IA ply to Mrs. WIN. k WooDHoUsE,
ap29-tf Augusta street Staunton, Va |
khss. CEssSUM's WINE OF TAR, For |
~ sale by OFT s. STABLER,
at the Red Front Drug Store.
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STAUNTON, VA.
This property is located near the G. s. o. r. r.
Depot, and is very convenient for shippin g,
loading and unloading
LUMBER AND COAL.
IL is also a good site for FURNACE or
FIGURING MILL.
The factory is now occupied and run by Messrs.
Fl. J. Lushbaugh & Bro. There has been
Il Coat Yard
on the premises for a number of years, and there
is an excellent Fairbanks Coal Scales in yard.
The Building
is a substantial 30x70 #, story frame. with en-
gine-room adjoining. The engine and boiler is
from Is to 35 horse power. The lot fronts 256 #.
on the G. & O. Z. r. and 156 feet on the Middle
brook road.
No more convenient situation for the same
business can be found in Staunton. The atten-
ton of persons from abroad is called to the fact
that Staunton is rapidly growing city and
affords mechanics inducements to locate.
TERMs-One-third cash, and balance in one,
and two years, with bonds bearing interest from
day of sale, and title retained as ultimate secu-
rity. For further particulars call on
N. B. AENDRY, or /. S. HENDRY,
Staunton, Va Cumberland, Md.
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Land Sales.
Land Sales.
DUBLHC SALE OF A VALUABLE
LANYARD, DWELLING HOUSE,
Building Lots, &C.,
an & near Salem.

will offer for sale, at public auction. on
THURSDA 7, MA Y 1ST, 1873,
on the premises, the following valuable real es-
tate: situated in and near Salem, Roanoke coun-
ty, Va:
l LANYARD on Main street. Lot contains
acres, large buildings 165 watts, IS of which are
under roof
1 DWELLING HOUSE-lot II acres. on
large kitchen, ice-house, all other out-houses,
good garden. fruit. we'll, &C.
go or 70 BUILDING LOTS, each containing
half acre, adjoining town, in one of the best
nelghborhoods, land rich and lies we'll
TERMs-One-third cash; balance on credit
of g. and II months, with interest from day of
sale, purchasers giving negotiable notes. well
endorsed. JOHN w. HURT.
an22-2t
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GIVE UNTO CAESAR. Some weeks ago We
compiled column or so Of Historical Notes
from old records in our Clerks Office, Histories
&C., for the Spectator, and they have come
to US done up in various shapes, generally with
out credit. And here comes the Richmond
Enquirer, usually SO particular, with batch Of
them credited to the Virginia People, the Eng.
lish organ Of the Southside. It is bad enough
to see our work floating around with seW
headings, but when such tail is added, We
can but cry, spare Us
TIE STRAIGHT SHOOT CERTAIN Mr., Hun.
tingtop, in letter to Southside Cities com.
mittee,says as soon as the G. & o R.R. Go. Close
up few interests, it will make survey of the
line from Clifton Forge to Lynchburg and builc
the lice there, to connect with other railroads
or continue IFS own line to the sea. This is gooc
for Rock bridge and may we'll cause her to build
narrow gauge to Balcony Falls.
THE INDIANS. The Indians 90 Columbia
Snake, and Lewis Rivers, says dispatch from
Portland, Oregon, have painted themselves
and having war dances in consequence of the
war against the Modes. A number of muir
ders are reported by The Indians in Southwes
Arkansas.
During the past twelve months $1,00O,O0(
worth Of building improvements have been pu
upon lots in Richmond and the prospects fol-
this year is even better than it was at any Tins
last year Bricklayers and other mechanic.
are in great demand
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BRIGHT AND FRIGHTENING The ominous
cloud that has so long hung over Conservative
prospects has rifted, and every day the sky
grows brighter and the outlook more cheering
In the presence of mighty issue-one involv-
ing the very life of Virginia-small men and
paltry issues have disappeared, and we see the
great mass of the people girding their loins
anew for the coming contest with Radicalsm.
The bulk of the press has ceased it's sauabbles
over railroads, coupons, interest and funding
bills, and now work with will, that is an ear
nest of success, for unity and harmony. We
cannot afford TO lose the State, and all other
feeling must give way to that in the hour of
trial,