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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
Working Men and Radicalism

The radical leaders have offered an insult to
the laboring men of Virginia. which will be re-
sented at the polls on the 4:h day of November
The declaration of Col. Hughes, in his Lynch
burg speech, that the negroes were the superiors
of white men as laborers, will receive the re-
probation ola large and worthy class of white
men, who, though compelled to earn their daily
bread by the sweat of their brow, are not quite
prepared to yield to the claim set up by Hughes
for bis colored brethren A writer in the Rich
mond Enquirer, a mechanic by trade, thus ex-
poses the insult thus offered by radical lead
ers:
The radical leaders have offered an insult to
the laboring men Of this State, which, as
working man, [ am not disposed to let 60 un-
answered. When they appeal to the working
man to array himself against the Conservative
party, because it is the party Of wealth, they
assume that the laboring man is what they
claim the Conservative leaders desire to make
of him, IAN Ignorant tool to be used to hoist
demagogues into power" Every man Of sense
must know that he who would array labor a.
gainst capital is no friend of the laborer. There
is no antagonism between them on which the
laborer, whether he is successful or defeated in
the contest, does not lose thereby. But there
should be no antagonism between them; their
interests are Identical. A State government
that causes prosperity to the capitalists is the
one In which she must thrive. A State gov
ernment that on the other hand is not inviting
to the capitalist, is sure to give hard work and
poor pay to the laborer.
1t is insulting to the mass of poor laborers to
assume that they and their ancestors before
them, have ignorantly for generations bowed
patiently to the yoke of the Southern aristo-
Gratis who made our laws land made Virginia
famous,) while the Yankee laborers have acted
with more sagacity and intelligence.
1t is insulting to assume that our soldiers
formed of the laboring men) performed their
deeds of valor. unequalled by the world, blind
~ and ignorantly and unimpressed with the
vast Importance of victory or defeat. 1t is still
more insulting to ask the laboring man to throw
away all self-respect, and meet in council and
hob mob with negroes.
But the grandest insult of all is to ask the
working map to be his own instrument in fast
eniDg negro equality upon himself and children
For negro equality would more seriously affect
the laborer than any other class.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
EVERY CONSIDERATION OF PATRI-
OTISM APPEALS TO VIRGINIANS TO
DO THEIR DUTY TODAY

Four HUNDRED YELLOW FEVER ORPHANS
IN MEMPHIS. The following is an extract from
private letter from Memphis: About twelve
hundred have died, four hundred children have
been made orphans, and many more will be be-
fore this pestilence is over. God pity them
In the infected districts have found them sit
ting sad and desolate upon the streets, and, up
on injury, learned that both parents bad gone
to the grave, and they had wandered from the
place of death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

How 20 Secure Capital and immigration.
AS the Richmond Why we'll remarks, ''if the
Conservatives all turn out at the polls, such a
vote will be cast as will appal the negro party
and settle forever the question otwhite suprem-
acy in Virginia. Until this question shall be
settled we can never expect any large influx OF
capital and immigration into Virginia. They
will not trust themselves in communities in
which they may be subjected to the contingency
the possibility even-of negro rule. Virginia
has to be made secure against any such posi-
biity before she can reasonably expect immi-
grafton and capital to come into her borders. F."
This is strikingly exhibited in the case of the
English settlers around Lynchburg, Farmville,
and other places, who are almost unanimous for
the white mans ticket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
THIS DAYS WORK,

The result of the election this day will de-
termine the veal or woe of this State. The
Conservatives have the numbers to decide the
result in behalf of the salvation of this State,
and if, by supineness or culpable negligence,
they fail to do 80, they will live to repent it in
sackcloth and ashes, and this day, in the Ian
guage of the Richmond Wing, will prove to
be the darkest day that ever dawned on the old
Commonwealth. Well might we in after years,
sitting like Job in his ashes, curse this day and
wish that it might be blotted from the calendar.
But curses and regrets will, alike, be unavail-
ing then, although our grief may only be the
more poignant when we remember that it
might have been otherwise had the white men
of Virginia, calling themselves Conservatives,
done otherwise. Let, therefore, every man who
is true to his race and to the mother that bore
him resolve that no such disgrace shall fall up
on Virginia"
DEVOTE THIS DAY TO ACTIVE SER
VICE IN BEHALF OF TIE SALVATION
OF VIRGINIA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

INTERNAL REVENUE TRANSACTIONS IN THE
SOUTH. The Atlanta Herald gives an account
Of an unlawful compromise in Georgia between
United States deputy Marshals and parties en-
gagged in illicit distilling. The distilers were
first arrested and then released upon the pay
ment of money. Afidavits from those with
whom such transactions have been effected are
obtained, and the government detectives are
now engaged in working up the case.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
Valley Railroad.

The Lexington Gazette says that letter has
been received by Maj. j. B. Dorman, one of
the county directors of the Valley Railroad, an
nouncing the payment Of two-thirds of the
August estimate. President Garrett is conf
dent of continuing the work without any reduc-
ton of the force notwithstanding the present
financial stringency and as soon as money mat
tiers improve, ofcourse the labor will be increas-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
The Great Struggle.

The contest is now joined-the struggle is
waging. This day, in the language of the Fin
castle Herald, "the two political parties of the
State,-the one composed principally of the
intelligent, tax-paying white people, and the
other of the solid column of black suffragaus,
led by few white men, will meet in a strug-
gle at the polls, the results of which will be felt
for years to come. The issue is whether the
white or the black race shall rule the State, and
upon that issue will the battle be waged. The
corporars guard of white men in the Radical
party cannot hope to mould the policy of 12O.-
600 negro voters, even if they wished to do so
consistently with the best interests of the State,
and for that party now to be put in power would
beexchanging good for evil, white for black.
intelligence for ignorance, experience for mex
perience, peaceful, economical and quiet State
government, for disorder, financial ruin, and a
state of confusion and distrust that will be fatal
to the material advancement of Virginia pro
hibit immigration, encourage emigration, break
up our prosperous free school system, and place
us on level with the Southern States now on
the verge of ruin This is no overdrawn pic
ture Such state Of things exists in the South
to-day, and its existence, for which the Radical
party Of the country is responsible, will blacken
the pages of American history for all time to
come
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
ALEX. ii. Flu LIZ,
Oct2I-tds Commissioners

GALE OF LAND.-Under a decree of the
y Circuit Court of Augusta county, made
in the cause of Brown VS.. Jacob Wiseman, we
will, in front of the Court house, in Staunton,
Monday, the 24th day of November meet,
offer at public SALE to the highest bidder, a tract
of land in said county, containing about ISIS
ning's Gap, on the waters of jennings branch;
and also Two LOTS in the town of Mercersvile.
TERMs.-Cost of suit and sale in hand. balance
in equal instamen at one, two and three years,
to give bonds with sufficient personal security,
and the title to be retained as further security.
R. ID. HILL
N. K. TROUT,
oct2i-tds Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
THE DUTY OFTHIS DAY ISTO VOTE
AND TO SEE THAT OTHERS VOTE.
An Interesting Fact-President Lincol,
and Colonization.

An Interesting Fact-President Lincoln
and Colonization
We have had the opportunity of seeing a
letter addressed to Mr.. Stuart, dated October
9th, 1873, written by an intelligent gentleman
of Eastern Virginia, in which, after speaking
in high terms Of commentator of Mr.. Stuart S
recent Richmond speech the writer says:
Permit me to add that it is within nv per-
sOnal knowledge, that, in 1862, Mr.. Lincoln
entered into a0rttten contract, with certain
parties now living, land with whom | was in
terested,) for the purchase of a veYy large
grant OF land, known as the ''Chirequi'
grant, In Central America, for the express
purpose OF colonizing the negroes; that he
sent law officer to .Chirequi' and Granada
to examine into the title, &C.; that the report
was satisfactory that he then entered into an
other contract for their transportation that
when the contracts were about to be consum-
mated, MIR. Stanton interposed and said. The
negro men cannot be spared from the country ::
that they would be required for the army. and
that the matter should be postponed until the
close of the war, when he would cordially CO.
operate 10 colOnizing, &C. These facts I am
responsible for, and you are at liberty to use
them II you chose. am not now in posses
SION Of the original contracts. They are 10 N.
l., and, think, can be obtained, or copies"
This, to say the least of it, is an interesting
historical fact, and is worthy Of being placed
on record.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

Conservatives, it matters not whether you
were Wings or Democrats in the passive be-
seech you fer your own sakes, for the sake of
your State and community, whose every inter-
est is involved; for the sake of your families,
whose peace and freedom from offensive social
conditions, are assaed; for the sake of your
posterity, whose future welfare is imperiled !;
by every consideration that can address itself to
your consclences as fathers patriots, and friends
OF good government-we beseech you stand to
your colors, and vote against the Radical tick
ct, and against any Independent brought out un-
der Radical auspices. = Winchester Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

Elections will be held to-day in Arkansas, Il
linois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts. Mich
igan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, New
York, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

Mr. Jas. Crockett, OF Wythe. son of Mr.. Ma
thaniel Crockett, decd lost all the fOgers Of
his left hand on Monday week, by the acciden-
al disc barge of his gun. Several Of the shot
nenetrated his lower law and forehead.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
oct14 ids
NOR SALE.
MIDDLE RIVER LAND.

Under deed executed to ms by j. Owens
Fulton and wife, dated 2lst September 1860, 1
will on the premises, on
Friday, the nth dag Of November nert,
offer at public sale, to the highest bidder val
liable tract of land on Middle River in Augusta
county, being part of the Home estate of the
late Col. A. r. Owens about sixteen miles from
Staunton, containing 2O7 acres. 1t is now in
the possession of A G. Fulton, and the land is
of superior quality in good cultivation and with
comfortable buildings.
TERMS Costs of sale in hand-balance in
equal instalments at one, two, three and four
years, bearing interest from day of sale; pur-
chaser to give bond and sufficient personal secu-
rty, and title to be retained as ultimate security
NICHO. X. TROUT,
Octl4-tds Trustee,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

Queen Victoria sent floral wreath for Sir
Edward Landseer' 8 funeral o. the card at
tached to the wreath was written: "A tribute
of friendship and admiration for great talents
from Queen Victoria.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
Land Sales.
COMMISSIONERS SALE
" OF A FARM
IN BA TIT COUNTY VIRGINIA

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Bath county, Va, pronounced on the 10th day
of August 1873, in the cause therein pending, in
which Elvira E. Armentrout is Plaintiff, and
Jno. M. Armentrouts Admir- ct ais, are Defen-
dants, and A. j. Wilson, for &C., is Plaintiff,
and Elvira E. Armentrout ct ais, are Defen-
dants will, as Special Commissioner, proceed
to sell in front of the Warm Springs Hotel, on
Thursday, the 10Th day Of November,
(that being Court day. at II clock, NJ, a tract
of land containg $50 acres, more OF less, sit
uated on the Cowpasture River, about II miles
from the Warm Springs and 5 from Millboro'
Depot. The land is arabic and in good state
of cultivation timbered and we'll watered-a
portion Of it river bottom land; has good
dwelling house and necessary out houses upon
the place. and an orchard.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand sufficient to
pay costs of suits and sale and as to the residue
upon credits of one two and three years. aoith-
o1t interest, taking from the purchaser bonds
with approved personal security and retaining
the title as ultimate security.
S. 81. LETCHER,
o,Oo1,a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
Oci2i-tds
DUBL!C SALE OF
TN HTG HTAVD COUNTY,


In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
of Highland county, rendered at the August
Term last, in the Chancery causes of FL. j. Sho-
mo- for &C., and A Jordan, for &C., against
Edgar Campbell, the undersigned Commission
ers therein appointed, will, on the
18th DA Y OF NO VEMBER NEXT,
in front of the Court-hou of Highland county,
proceed to sell that valuable tract of land lying
on the head waters of Jacksons River, upon
which the said Campbell now resides contain
ing OBI acres. The improvements are excel
lent, including good two-story Brick Building
and Kitchen, and all necessary out buildings.
Said farm is of the very best quality of grazing
land, and it is seldom such farm is In market
TERMs.-One-fourth of the purchase money
cash in hand-.the balance in three equal pay
ments of six. eighteen and thirty-four months;
the purchaser to execute bonds with good and
approved personal security, bearing interest
from day of sale, and the title to be retained as
ultimate security. Q. L: JONES,
l.. II. STEPHENSON,
oct14 ids Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

The yellow fever is very bad in Montgomery
Alabama, the deaths averaging over four a day,
and the distress is SO great the Mayor has made
an appeal for aid. Many people have left the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

Hunt up every Conservative voter, furnish
him with ticket, see that he gets to the polls,
and if he has no means of getting there, fur
nish him the means.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

The Wytheville Enterprise suggests that
when Grant becomes Emperor he shall reward
Mr.. r. W. Hughes with the appointment of
Duke of Somerset
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

The hog cholera is prevailing in some portions
of Rock bridge aud Botetourt counties causing
the death of many.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

REV. STUART RoBINsoN's VINDIcATIoN.-
DR. Stuart Robinson, of Louisville, Ky.. has
recovered $4,000 damages against the Chicago
Post Tor publishing that he advocated the pro-
pagatlon OF yellow fever through the North dur
ing the late war by means of infected clothing.
The judgment, however, contained the stipula-
ton that he remit the entire amount, less 1864.
the receipt of which in open court was therein
also acknowledged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

A LADY BURNED TO DEATH. Mrs Anna
Malone, wife Of Mr.. NJ J. Malone, Of Peters
burg, was burned to death on Monday after
noon of last week from her clothing taking fire
from the CRATE When her terrible situation
was first discovered, the flames had completely
enveloped her person, and SO fatal were her
injuries that she was unable to give any parti-
culars of the burning and died in few hours.
The deceased was probably 80 years Of age, was
the mother of four children and was universally
esteemed as lady of great amiability and
retirement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
Licensees of Lee and Jackson.

We learn from the Lexington Gazette, that
the likenesses of Lee and Jackson exhibited at
the speakers stand at the Lexington barbecue
on Tuesday last will be delivered to the town.
ship in that county which shall to-day give the
largest vote for the Conservative ticket, in pro-
portion to its registered white voters as testi-
monial of the gratitude of their fellow-citizens
of Rockbridge county.
DIR. MUNsEY -Ths distinguished minister
preached an able sermon at Emory & Henry
College on Sunday week. The Editor of the
abingdon Vuginian who was present says:
1--WE heard this wonderfully gifted man
preach at Emory & Henry College on Sunday
last, and were gratifed to see him looking SO
well and cheerful, in spite of the malicious SIAN
ders which have assailed him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

Horace Venable, young coIored man con-
victed of the murder of Mary Holmes, a color
ed girl, in Richmond, Va, last summer, is ly-
ing in Jail condemned to be hanged on the 5th
of December. His counsel will ask the Court
Of Appeals for new trial when it meets in
November, but they have little hope ola favor
able result The prisoner says that he has
made his peace with God and is prepared to
die. He confesses his crime.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

ARMED TO THE TEETH.-Is a very common
expression, but we think armed to embellish
and preserve them to ripe old age is decidedly
more beneficial and appropriate-this can only
be done by the fragrant 'Sozodont." For
cleansing. identifying and preserving the teeth,
sweetening and purifying the breath, it has no
equal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

Ms~ GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT.-If you
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture of
all kinds send your orders to 81. f. Zimmerman
s. Son, 5l3 7th street, Washington, ID. c. Or
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

GUM OVER SHoEs-Go to c. L. Weller's Boot
and Shoe Store and buy them A large stock
on hand
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

The friends of Mr. A. NJ SIMPSON will find
him at c. L. Wellers Boot, Shoe and Hat Store,
Main Street. His lady friends he would be par
ticuarly glad to see and serve Give him call,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
NOMMISSIONER'S SALE of Valua-
u BILE Real Estate i'm Buffalo Gan.=

NOMMISSIONER'S SALE of Valua.
u BILE Real Estate i'm Buffalo Cap
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, rendered at the June term, 1872,
in the cause of Spieces creditors vs.. Spiece's
admir- and ais, we will, in front of the Court
house, in Stanton on
Monday, the 24th day Of November nert,
sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the
tract OF lard of which the late VIM. B. Spiece
died seized, subject to the widows dover thereon.
This tract of land is situated in Buffalo Gap
and is known as the old Buffalo Gap Hotel prop
erty, and contains
2O2 Acres,
Twenty-Five acres of which. together with the
Dwelling House and out houses have been as
signed to the widow for dover. The remainder
of the tract is heavily timbered and is supposed to
contain large quantities of Iron Ore.
TERMs.-Cash in hand to pay the costs of suit
and sale, and the balance in four equal install
ments, payable in one, two three and four years
from the day of sale, and bearing interest from
the date of the confirmation of said sale-the
purchaser executing bonds with approved secu-
rity for said deferred instalments, and lien re-
tanned as ultimate security.
N X. TROUT,
ALEX H. FULTZ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
CALE OF REAL ESTATE.


NOM SALE.-By virtue
" of decree of the Circuit Court of Bath
county, rendered at the August Term, 1873 in
the causes of Wadsworth, Turner & Co., VS..
Charles S. Miller and others, and Robert s.
Miller VS.. Edward A. Miller and others. will
proceed, in front of the Warm Springs Hotel, on
TUESDA Y, NO VElNBER11th 1873,
(Court-D Day. to sell, at public auction. the Land
named in the decree and known as the scotch
Town Property, situated about miles west
of Cloverdale Hotel, on the Harrisonburg and
Warm Springs Turnpike, upon the following
terms viz: Enough cash in hand to pay costs of
suits and sale and the residue in three equal an
nual pay ments, bearing interest from day of sale,
the purchaser to execute bonds with good per-
sonal security and the title to be retained as u-
innate security for said deferred payments.
JOHN w. 81. COURSEY
Oct7.4t Snecial Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

ASTRACAN CAPS.-Ladies will find nice
assortment-cheap at @. l.. WELLER's Boot,
Shoe and Hat Store, Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

BOYS-Buy your Boots and Shoes of G. L.
prices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

Fine Calf Hand Seaoed Boots, CATERS and
Shoes, for gentlemen at c. l.. Weller's Boot,
Shoe and Hat Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

Persons calling for Letters in the above list
should state that they are ADVERTISED to dis
tinguish them from the daily mail As list of
Advertised letters made up every week, the
date of the paper in which they appear should
be given. E. ii. SEARS. ?. M,
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-On account of the
change in schedule, G. & o. r. g., the Eastern,
Northern and Southern mail will close at 9 80
A. M. Western, Valley and Lexington at p.
NJ E. H. SEARS P M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

DON FORGET. wher you want a Hat, to buy
it at Q. L. WELLER'S. A good assortment
and price to suit the times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04
N SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

The LITTLE TRAGEDY Removal of the Sec
ond Case.-After the conviction of Lycurgus
Little, at Berryvile, Va, on Friday week, of
murder in the second degree, for the killing of
his brother Clinton, and his sentence to the
penltentiary for fourteen years, the case of the
other brother concerned in the murder oscar
Little) was removed to Frederick county for
trial. They were subsequently, taken to Win
chester and confined in Jail at that place. In
the case of Lycurgus his counsel, after the con-
viction, moved for a new trial, but the motion
was overruled, and his counsel filed exceptions
to the ruling of the court, and will carry the
matter before the Court of Appeals with the
view of obtaining new trial for the convicted
man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

Among the list of deaths reported from
Shreveport, is that of General John S. Hodge,
dick Taylor Brigade of Ewell's division,
Stonewall Jackson's corps, army Of Northern
Virginia General Hodge started out as Cap
tain in the 9th Louisiana, and was promoted
through successive grades to the Colonelcy of
that celebrated regiment, participating in every
engagement, from the first Manassas to the last
campaign around Richmond, and was wounded
nine times, -twice very seriously.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-04

Spalding's Glue is up to the sticking point.