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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23
The Canvass.

Hon. John Goode, Jr., has entered into the
will inspire bis associate cauvassers throughout
the State with kindred enthusiasm. 1t is
high time that our camp-fres were burning
brightly from the Allegheny to the seashore =
Our leaders are 10 the field nobly discharging
their duty; their cause is ours let, then, the
voices of our division, district and county COM
mapders be heard everywhere throughout the
State, calling upon all true men to step into
line and rally to the support of our chosen lead
er. The gallant Kemper and his worthy as
sociates upon the ticket challenge the respect
and admiration of all loyal to Virginia, and none
such will hesitate as to their duty; it is the
rabble only, now as of old, that will cry Give
us Barabbas. "-Rsch Whiq
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

BABY IN A CABBAGE BARREL A gentle
man who was in the Georgetown market this
morning reports that a lady purchased barrel
of large sized cabbages from, as she supposed.
market woman, but that upon examining its
contents after it had reached her home, she
found live boy baby in it, we'll dressed, with
a, milk bottle 10 its mouth, and so protected by
the manner in which the cabbages had been ar
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23
4 SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTTsE Err
Col. R. E. Withers at Woodst ock.

At Woodstock, the county-seat of Shenan-
doah county, on Monday, the 9th inst, the able,
chivalrous, and eloquent candidate of the Con-
servative party for Lieut. Governor, delivered
powerful speech, judging of its character from
the notices of it published in the Woodstock
papers. Among other things, he said that the
issue forced upon US by the Radicals was now
the same that it was in 1S69-"Shall the white
man or the negro rule the desinies of the State?"
As reported in the Herald, he said: I'm 1865
before the organization of the Conservative par
ty, the negroes to a man formed themselves
into secret societies known as the Union League
-an organization hostile in the greatest degree
to the white people of the State In 1867 they
framed a Constitution which unequivocally rails
ed the issue between the races. Almost every
provision of that constitution discriminates in ia
vor OF the negroes as against the whites. Ev-
cry white man who was true to his state was
disqualified from holding Office or sitting on
jury. No one, who could not take the infa-
NOUS test oath could vote. In short, it was an
instrument which ostracized every true and
honest Vireinian, yet made every negro in the
State, however ignorant and dishonest, eligi-
BILE to every Office from constable to the chief
Executive of the State. AS an incontrovertible
proof that the Radicals are responsible for the
contest of color, Col. Withers called attention
to the fact. that when the Constitution was sub
mitted to the people of Virginia, with the pri-
vilege OF voting On the disfranchising clauses
separately, the negroes voted as unit to retain
those clauses which, as he stated before, dis
qualified every true Virginian from voting, sit
ting on jury or holding Office, while over 1OO,-
900 OF the white people of the State voted to
give the negroes these privileges"
Hon. Jno. I. Harris was present, who. the
Democrat says, "added greatly to the enthusi-
asm of the occasion by brief pointed and
happy conclusion which dismissed the crowd
amid shouts of applause sending them home,
among their neigbbors, filled with determination
and buoyant with hope.''
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

Macauly never uttered greater truth than
that to which he gave expression in his speech
on retiring from political life, wherein he re-
marked that "the sovereignty of the mob leads
by no long or circuitous path to the sovereign
ty ofthe sword" 1t does really seem as though
we have entered upon that perilous path, from
which nothing but craftsmanship and true pa
triotism in larger degree than are now appar-
ent in the country, and especially among its
rulers, can divert us. and restore the republic as
we received it from the hands of its illustrious
founders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

ANOTHER RADICAL VOTE GONE UP.-Mo.
ses Dickinson. colored. and by the by, a lead
ing supporter of the vile Radical principles of
Hughes and bis tribe, was found guilty of COM
uniting an outrage on colored woman, for
which he is to represent the Radicals in the
Penitentiary for two wears and five months =
This relieves the RAIDS of one vote with which
they were trying their level best to make the
niger the equal of the white man. The White
party that is now trying. at this time, with their
rascality. to place the negro on equality with
the whites. will sooner or later be crushed ont
as sure as the sun shines = Wyther,Ue Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

As the Richmond Wing remarks, the re-
possibility of the issue of color attaches to those
who first made it and still maintain it. The
negroes are and for years past have been "a
unit" against the whites. If the negroes had
not under few native and many mon native"
leaders made this color issue it would never
have been made. When they abandon it, it
will cease to exist. So long as they continue it
We OF course shall have to meet it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

Judge Mahood of the Circuit Court of Bot
etourt has granted charter for the establish
ment OF the Bank of Fincastle," with a capita
stock OF not less than ten, nor more than two
hundred thousand dollars, in shares of one hun
dred dollars EACH
The officers for the first year are, W. A.
Glasgow, President. and Thos. G. Goodwin, Cash
Ter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23
Jew STORE and CHEAP GOODS,

~ The subscrlber, on the 8th of September,
1871, having associated with him in business,
Owen Morris GOOde,
the business will be conducted under the STYLE
of o. G. NORRIS & CO., at a meao and coas,sao-
dioms store room, in the stone building on Au-
gusta street, first door below Poaoelps Corner,
and two doors above the Office of the Spectator.
0. G. MORRIS.
We are now receiving a large stock ofnew sta
pie and fancy dry goods, also boots, shoes, hats
queensware and general assortment of grocer
les, all of which we are determined to sell upon
the most reasonable terms. We respectfully So
licit call and we will sell the goods
0. G. MORRIS & co.
P. S.-My establishment on Water street near
the Market House is still kept open with Gro
leather, &c. A call from old customers and
others respectfully solicited
sel2-H 0. G.. MORRIS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

Let the people remember that Robert W.
Hughes urged Candy, the military Governor of
Virginia, to require the members elected to the
Legislature 10 the canvass of SO either to take
the lron-clad oath or to vacate their seats IF
this had net been prevented by Gen Grant ev-
cry decent white man would have been expell-
ed from the Legislature - Warrenton lnder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

The men who last Fall would not 90 to the
polls to vote between two Radicals will be the
first there this year to vote. There is a Con-
servative majority of 80 600 in the State aud
Kemper will get it. Every man will turn out
to prevent the negroes from getting control of
the Legislature. Warrenton Lader.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

Hughes whole object seems to be to place the
white man who labors with his hands and the
negro on the same social footing How do our
white mechanics and working men of Virginia
like the idea Of being classed with the negro, if
not placed below him in the social scale? They
will answer this question on the 4h of Novem-
Der -Rich EnQuirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

Laboring men. rally to the rescue of your race,
and vindicate by your vote for the candidates of
the Intelligent people of Virginia your claim of
equality with the best, SO shamcfully dispar-
aged by Mr.. Hughes in his assertion that the
negroes as laborers are your superiors. Rich
Uhi0.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23
Hotels, dc.
VIRGINIA HOTEL.
JOHN I'D. CH0WLE. Propulsion,

q. W. KENNEDY, CHIEF CLERK.
This favorite 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 well furnish e5
and we'll ventilated; the servants are polite and
attentive and everything will be done to secure
the greatest comfort of its guests.
Inc BAR is supplied with the finest Wines
ana Liquors, and attached thereto is BILL
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proved tables.
=. The Proprietor will devote his time and atten-
ton to making this first class House in every
respect and soliclts share of the public pat
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Ms>OMNIBUSSES will be in attendance on
the arrival of all the trains to convey
to and from the Hotel, free Of charge
JOHN d. CROWLE.
nov ~ tt Proprietor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

The Richmond Wig says with the over
whelming majority that will be recorded for the
Conservative ticket, let us elect men to the
Legislature worthy the better days of the Old
Commonwealth, and 10 full accord and sympathy
with the new administration so soon to be inau-
gurated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

hughes ID his speech to the African Conven.
ton at Lynchburg speaks of the late war being
the work OF politicians of the South" Itma7
have been SO MIR. Hughes, and as you were the
editor of the fre-eating organ of those yerv mol.
ltlclans, the people will hold you to strict &C.
count Tor the work you have done. You were
tue foremost man In stirring up the strife. Yen
fo9k good care to save your carcass after the
ngh NJ began. But we ARE going for you now,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23
IN All New Goods

Bought at the late low and cash rates, and sold
for cash only. No goods sold on credit, for all
are marked at cash prices. Ladies' dress goods
of every style and grade Mems and Boys wear
in great variety.
In Curtains, White Goods, Laces, Linens, Ho-
siery, Gloves, Trimmings and Small Goods
enough in grade and prices to please ALL
Those who wish to use their money at its full
value Can do 50 at my store. Orders solicited
and carefully filed at cash rates, for l will not
sell on credit. FIN, YOUNG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

LAND SALE AND LEGAL DECISION. Com
missioners Steele, Dold and Niche sold on 2ud
of September three farms of David Firebaugh
pear the Rockbridge Baths, one 1876 acres at
SGT one 1861 acres at Sc. 10; one 327 acres for
$40 Is. The price was thought low.
This property was sold under a decree of
Judge Rives, in the Bankrupt court, which sets
the precedent that bankrupt is not allowed to
take the homestead against his own trust deeds.
Lexington Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

A CAMPAIGN INCIDENTAL gentleman who
was present at the political gathering at Buck
ineham Courthouse on Monday tells us this in
cident Hughes had been speaking for two
hours when an old couutryman. rather in Id
uor, stepned up to him and said Lock here,
Colonel don't want ter kick up a fuss or to
enterrupt ye, but these here people air gittin
darn'd tired of bearin' you talk" Hughes
politely bowling stepped aside and said swell,
sir. I'll give way to yom," "No, sir" answer
ed the couptryman, 81 might not do no better
than YOU but there is heap of fellers here
that kin tar ye to pieces '-Dispatch.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

We are now fighting for the State Govern
ment OF Virginia, to keep it from the control
OF people elected by negroes, and who. being 80
eiected, must as consequence, adopt meas.
u es fatal to our peace aid disastrous to onr
best interests -Dispatch. " Jul
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

1t is understood says the Alex. Gazette, that
Col. Mosby has written letters to Gen. Grant
and Postmaster General Creswell, explanatory
of bis position in the present canvass 10 this
State, and urging upon each, that if because of
the patronage bestowed upon him in the dis
tribution Of certain Offices, different course
was expected on bis part, it would be crafty
ing to him to have the said appointments re-
voked 1t is further stated that the letters
must have been satisfactory, as none of the ap-
pointments made at the suggestion of Col. M.
have been revoked.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

Virginia has paid $50, OOO, 900 of taxes into
the United States treasury on her tobacco alone
since the war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

The Baltimore Sun, in an article on the edu-
cation and manners of the day, especially on
the subject Of the rudeness and ill behavior of
many who ought to be taught better, and which
are exhibited in fashionable" places, says
"Home. after sll is the great school for both
morals and manners. The child must be taught
there to respect parents, to respect age, to be
selfdenyiDg, to be gracious in demeanor to
brothers and sisters and to other young people,
and this example must be inculcated by the pa
rents, both by principle aud by their own exam
ple "
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large assortment of Second hand Pianos al
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT.

WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY,
Armentrouts Building, Stountom, Va.
PA VI A. NIX
has had neatly fitted up a room in the corner
building of Armentrout s. Co., Main street. one
door East OF their Tobacco store, and has open
ed neat and superior assortment of
Clocks. Watches and Jewelry.
Being practical matchmaker of long expert
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

THE Radicals declared by resolution adop-
ted at their Lynchburg convention. that the
funding bill was ''impoitic. unjust and op-
presssive," and yet the Radical party are re-
sponsible for its passage. Tt was their solid,
united vote, in connection with that of mi
nority of the Conservative members of the Leg
islature, that passed the bill and it was well
understood that they funded many "bilr'
at the time as the price paid in consideration
of their support of the measure they denounce
as unjust and oppressive Rich. Who.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

HARRTAGE-NIAKI the solicita-
u Won of many of my former patrons I have
again taken charge at my old stand, where will
carry on the CARRIAGE-MAKI BUSI-
NESS in all its various branches, aud I am de-
termined that my work shall not be surpassed in
finish, style, durability or price.
Special attenticr gwen to repairs.
an4-tf JOHN NJ HARDY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23

Farmers should be careful about keeping the
running gear of their threshing and tanning ma
chimes well oiled. A few days ago barr in
Lancaster county Pa, was burned, part of
threshipg machine becoming heated by friction
and setting fire to the straw.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-23
HENRY II. CEASE.
Wholesale and Raat,

HENRY r. CEASE.
Wholesale and Reatail Dealer in CON,
FECTIONS, FRUITS CAKES, CANDIES,
&c, Main Street, Staunton, Virginia
Special attention given to supplying WEDDING
and Social PARTIES
Candies of all descriptions manufactured and
sold. wholesale and Retail, as cheap as can be
purchased in the Valley or the State.
N. B.-My accounts are all made off, and per-
sons knowing themselves indebted are earnestly
requested to come forward and settle iunela
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NURNITUREs FURNiTUEE!l

Purchasers of Furniture can save from
70 to 80 per cent. by buying from
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whose rooms are crowded with every description
of home-manufactured and imported.
wilkes Patent Bed Spring!
which is universally recognized by the sick and
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OndertGking.-P Walnut Rosewood and
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Furniture.
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State We call attention to a few articles, ouch
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