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Death of Hon. T. A. r Nelson.

On Sunday of last week, Hon. T. A. r. Mel
son died Of cholera at his residence in Knox
vile. Tennessee He was native of Tennessee,
and was educated for the bar. His first promi-
nent appearance In public life was in 1913 as a
presidential elector. President Fillmore in
1851 appointed him commissioner to China.
He was chosen representative from Tennessee
in the Thirty-sixth Congress, and was mem
Der of the special committee Of thirty-tbree on
the rebellious States. He was elected to the
Thirty Congress, but did not take his
seat on account of the war. He was delegate
to the Philadelphia National Union Conven-
tion" 10 1866, and in March, 1868, he acted as
one of the counsel for President Andrew John
son before the High Court of impeachment
He was elected judge of the Supreme Court
of Tennessee, which position he resigned some
time since.
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Hughes would not answer.

During the discussion between Kemper and
Hughes at Warrenton, after mentioning the
significant fact that the Lynchburg Conven-
ton had stricken from the platform, as
first prepared by Judge Daniels OF the State
Journal, that plank which expressed opposition
to mixed schools, Kemper demanded to know
of Hughes, whether, if elected Governor, he
would approve or veto bill admitting negroes
to hotels, theatres, and other places of amuse-
ment, entertainment and instruction p
This was an important and pointed question.
Kemper demanded an answer, and the audience
cried, make him answer it. But Hughes was
struck dumb. He opened not hismouth-he was
as silent as the grave. Thereupon, Kemper tri-
umphantly and tauntingly exclaimed, she dare
not, cannot will DOT answer it."
Still pressing him to the wall. Gen. Kemper
then said that Hughes excused himself tor the
votes given in the Seymour and Blair COnven-
ton for resolutions which denounced the whole
course of the Radical party in the matter of re-
construction, on the ground that he did it 10
his representative capacity, only Represent
ing then, Virginia Conservatives, he voted for
the author of the Broadhead letter, who thought
it the duty of the President, as Commander In
Chief Of the army, to disannul those acts, over
throw the carpet-bag and negro governments
set up in the States of the South, and afford
the white people thereof the opportunity to re-
store popular government on a constitutional
basis. Gen. Kemper wanted to know if the
same man, now representing Radical constit-
uency, would not, on the same principle, recog-
nize the obligation to support all the measures
of the party, including the proposition to revo-
lutionize our school system so as to bring both
foonfhnr
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Hughes and the Negro.

1t seems that, though Hughes is depending
upon the negroes of the State to elect him Gov
ernor, and is fatteripg them ad nauseum to Sc
cure their votes he said that 'he would not
permit his name to go upon the Republican tic
ket If negro was put upon it. !"
In discussion at Abingdon on Monday of
last week between Gov. Fayette McMulln and
Mr. e. s. Watson, Clerk of the u. s. District
Court, McMullin, as reported by the Abingdon
Nrginian, enlarged Mr. Watson with having
reported that Col. Hughes had safd that he
would not permit his name to go on the Repub-
lican ticket if negro was put upon it, which
Mr.. Watson denied. when the Governor proved
by Mr.. G. v Litchfeld, Jr., that he had told
him so, when Mr.. W. wilted."
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favor of their being allowed to exercise the
right OF suffrage, as expressed In the recent
elections, the undersigned are prepared, and
they believe the majority of the people ef Vir-
ginia are prepared, to surrender their ooposi-
ton to Its incorporation into their fundamental
law as an offering on the altar of peace, and
In the hope that union and harmony may be
restored on the basis of universal suffrage and
universal amnesty.
2. TO give effect to this purpose and to snare
no effort to effect a speedy and permanent res
toration OF union, aud harmonious relations
between the portions of our country, which have
for some years past been alienated, the under
signed will appoint committee of nine from
different parts OF the State, and rejecting, as
far as may be practicable, the public sentiment
of the State, whose duty it shall be, at an ear.
y day, to proceed to Washington and be au-
thorized to make known the views and purpo-
poses hereby declared to the Congress of the
United States and to take such other meas
ures as they may think proper to aid in obtain
ing from that body such legislation concerning
the organic law OF Virginia as Congress, in its
wisdom, may deem eXpedient and best under
all the circumstances. The delegation. so to
be constituted, may fill vacancies, and are au-
thorized to enlarge their number In their dis
erection.
8. The undersigned recommend to the peo-
pie of Virginia, by primary meetings, to ap-
point delegates to popular Convention, to be
be held in Richmond on Wednesday, The 10th
day of February, 1869, to receive the report of
the committee appointed by this meeting, and
to adopt such other measures as may be deemed
most expedient to promote the objects herein
indicated.
Signed: Alex H. Fl. Stuart Augusta ;
Thomas Branch, Richmond; d. G. De Jar
nette, Caroline; Thomas S, Flournoy, Halifax
Wyndham Robertson, Washington w. D.
Quesenberry, Caroline; B. H. Magruder AL
bemarle; George W. Boiling, Petersburg
Asa D. Dickinson, Prince Edward; Jno L. Ma
rye, Jr. Fredericksburg W. c. knight. Rich
mond Ro. Whitehead. Nelson j. f Slaugh-
ter, Lynchburg; A. G. Peudleton, Giles; j.
D. Johnston, Giles; N. K Trout, Staunton
FL. NJ. Bell, Stanton Jno. Echols, Staunton;
Matthew Hanson, Loudoun Frank G. Rufiu,
Chesterfield; 9. c. McRae, Chesterfield; r
L. Walker, Chesterfield; W. 7. Sutherlin,
Danville; J. l. Carriogton, Richmond w.
E. Cameron, Petersburg; J F. johnson. Lib
erty Thomas j, Niche, Stanton James
Neeson, Richmond.
A correct copy
G. G. McRAE, Secretary
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Uninn Gamn Meeting

A Union Camp Meeting will commence on
the Goth day of September, 1873. on the grounds
of the famous Blue Sulphur Springs in Green
brier county, W. Va, No tents will be neces-
sary, the cottages and buildings belonging to
the premises having been secured free of all
charge or expense. They are free to the use OF
all Ministers of all denominations and scots
are respectfully invited to attend and assist in
the exercises, and their members to occupy the
buildings and join in the services. Ample pro-
vision will be made for persons and their teams.
Hacks will run daily between the grounds and
Anderson depot on the chesapeake ard Onio
railroad. Meeting to continue at least ten days.
A. g. WILLIAMS,
President of Com mittee.
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OF RICHMOND CITY.
THELATEST NEWS.

Twenty-f five deaths from cholera have occur
red at Lancaster, Ky. Sixty-three white fami-
lies have left that place to avoid the disease.
A dispatch from San Francisco, under date of
Saturday last. says: There has been heavy
earthquake at San jose There was much ex-
element but no damage. The shock was heavy
t towns south of this, but was very slight here
A dispatch from Titusville, Pa, of Saturday
says: James B. Jamison, the original owner of
the Jamison oil-farm, has committed suicide
He left letter saying he had been defrauded
out of a large amount of money and oil.
In Philadelphia, on Saturday last a clerk in
the Office of Hill & Co., agents for the New ork
Insurance Company, was knocked senseless
while changing a ffty-dollar bill for a stanger,
who made off with seventy dollars.
On Saturday last, Gen. Kemper passed through
Lynchburg on his way to fill his appointments
IN Southwest Virginia A special telegram to
the Dispatch says:
Several hundred persons assembled at the
depot to greet the future Governor of Va. In re-
spouse to loud calls the General said he was hap
by to meet the true people of the Hill City that
he had travelled over the greater part of the
State lately, and everywhere was ablaze. The
question was not who would have the majority,
but How much will our majority exceed that of
Governor Walkers?
A special telegram to the Enquirer says that,
at Salem Roanoke county, Gen. Kemper was ser
enaded at the Duval House. which was brilliant
ly Illuminated, and spoke from the porch to a
large and enthusiastic audience, including ma
ny ladies' He made one of mis- thrilling and tell
ing speeches. and was frequently applauded.-
Colonel Gilman followed in one of his charac-
teristic and effective speeches, which was highly
appreciated by the audience.
THE MARKETS
STAUNToN.-Reported by Richardson & Bell
Grocers and Flour Merchants Augusta St.-We
quote -four this week as follows: Family $3.50
extra S.. 40a7 45 lSuper. Sc 80. Market active at
these prices. Wheat, prime, ST. 80. Butter 25
cents. Eggs 16cts Fruits and vegetables find
ready sale at good prices.
BALTIMORE.
CATTLE, Aug. 29-Prices for Beef Cattle ranged
as follows: Best Beeves at 50a$6 so; generally
rated first quality at 437a$5 81; medium to good
fair quality at 07a$4 81 ordinary thin Steers
Oxen and Cows at 25a$4 81; inferior and low
est grades of Cattle 00a$0 00-general average
of the market to-day SIS u; extreme range of
prices 3 50aS6 81. The market has been over
supplied this week, and prices 4asc lower
The greater decline was on the medium and low
er grades.
Sheep and Lambs-Good open-wool stock
Sheep are active at 2a$3 80 per head Lambs
dull at 2a$4 per head. Receipts this week
1872 head We quote Hogs at 7a$7 374 per 100
lbs net. Receipts this week IL, 730head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02

ALABAMA IN A BAD WAY. According to
the editor of the Tuscaloosa Times, the present
condition of Alabama must be truly bad-to
use the expression Of the Times, appalling. !"
Her treasury is bankrupt, her credit is annihi-
lated, labor is demoralized, onerous taxes crush
her people to the earth Her public schools
are threatenec with suspension. corruption
reeks in all departments OF her State govern
ment, and SO 90, until the dark picture becomes
more and more dark and gloomy. Nv hat has
brought about this sad condition of things in
Alabama p asks our Tuscaloosa contemporary.
And he replies that but one truthful response
can be given to the interrogatory, to wit-The
rule eff the scalawag, the carpet-bagger and the
negro, has.been the architect of this disastrous
overthrow Of the fortunes aud hopes of great
Commonwealth. A black mans party Or
ganized, manipulated and controlled by native
apostates and hireling aagenturers has done the
mischief
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augl2 ids
DUBEIiC SALE OF

As administrators of Jno. Mcclure decd
we will sell, at public auction at the late resi-
denee of decedent, on the road leading from
Greenville to Brownsburg, near Old Providence
church, on
Wednesday, September 10Th, 1878,
the following personal property, to wit:
All the Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Farming Utensils of all kinds, f>ur-horse wag-
ons and wagon harness, l Willoughby drill,
nearly new, l wheat Fan-Doyle's make, l
Threshing Machine complete, l corn shelter,
washing machine, and roller.
Also the following Grains:
1000 bushels oats, 100 bushels fine white seed
wheat and 100 bushels nice red wheat.
Stock of all kinds consisting of head work
horses. 10 head young cattle, II head fat cattle,
several head milk cows, and calves, 20 head of
hogs, 80 head sheep, quantity of hay, and a
great many other articles not necessary to men,
ton.
Terms made known on day of SALE
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
A. w. MCCLURE,
M. T. MCCLURE,
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DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE O

EDY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the
Id Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered
in the case of Simpson F. Taylor's admir- VS..
front of the Court house in the City of Staunton,
on Saturday, the 9th day Of September,
1873, to sell at public auction, the house and lot
situated on Beverly street, in the city of Staun-
ton, adjoining the store house occupied by f. M.
Young, upon the following terms
So much cash as will pay the costs of suit and
sale and the remainder in three equal install
ments due respectively, in one, two and three
years, from the day of sale, with interest from
said day, the purchaser to give bond with ap-
proved personal security, and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr,
sep2-tds Commissioner.
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ClTY PROPERTY for

SALE-By virtue of decree of the
Hastings Court of Stanton, rendered at the Au-
gust term, 1873 in the suit OF Nicholson, trus-
toe, and others VS. Staffords infants, will sell,
at public auction, in front of the Court house, in
Staunton, on
Saturday, the 1871 day Of September,
1873, that very desirable HOUSE and LOT in
the City of Stanton, recently occupied by Mrs.
Betsy Stafford, decd. This property is situated
on the south side OF the Parkersburg Turnpike,
of land with large, we'll built DWELLING
HOUSE, with good Stable and other necessa-
ry out buildings upon the premises. and water
in the yard.
costs of suit and sale, and the residue in three
equal annual payments, bearing interest from
the day of sale-for which the purchaser will
give bond and approved security, and the title
retained as ultimate security.
GEO. NJ COCHRAN
anglo ids Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02

COUNTY CANvAssERs. For Allegheny, X.
L. Parrish for Bath, W. S. McCintic; for
Highland, j. W. Stevensons for Rockingham,
Geo. @. Grattan, Chas A. Yancey, and Jacob
N. Liggett for Rockbridge, W. Z. Poage and
Houston Letcher.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02

The County Court of Monroe county, w. Va,
appointed Hons A. 7. Caperton, A. &. Chap
man and Frank Hereford to make sale of the
stock held by that county in the Ches and
Ohio Railroad, amounting to $50, OOO-said sale
to be subject to the approval of the Court.
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alneQ as ultimate security
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr,
sap2-tds Com miss ion or

IMPORTED STOCK SALE.-Will be
4 sold at the farm of VIM. Easton, near
btaunton, on
Monday, the 8th day Of September, 1873,
sale commencing between IL and l o'clock
P. NJ, a lot of
IMPORTED LEICESTER SHEEP.
consisting of 40 Ewes, 6 two year old Bucks, 10
Buck Lambs and 10 Eve Lambs. These Sheep
al e pure blood, imported direct from England.
Will be offered at the same time and place, a
splendid Black English Cob, (Dick, } 142 6 years
old, suited for saddle or harness also Black
Cart Mare years old, with foal by fine Nor
man horse and Roam Mare. years old-a
good worker. An excellent Mich Cow in good
order, will also be sold at the same time
VIM. EASTON.
r. M CTISuJNG AuotiOnear can0-1t
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Gaining ground.

The Wytheville Dispatch says that the Con-
servatives are gaining in that section. and ex-
presses the belief that they will carry that Dis
trict by fifteen thousand majority, aud adds that
the Radical party is fast playing out, and by
the time the election day rolls around they will
grow beautifully less. -
A spicy correspondent Of the Richmond Ea-
qurer, writing from Henry, reports that num-
Der Of leading Republicans, in that county, have
abandoned the black flag of the negro party and
come out squarely for Kemper. The following
names are mentioned First of ali, Parson w
W. Hill, man of large influence with his par
ty Martin Roger, James Campbell, John W.
Davis and Edward Mitchell.
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The Louisville Courier Journal thinks that
"lnasmuch as Ben. Buffers back pay was the
smallest amount that he ever stole at any one
time, we can't see why people are making such
fuss about it."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02

The statement Of the State Journal that j.
Z. johnson, Esq, of Bedford, would support
the Radical Tickets contradicted by the Lynch
burg Nrqinian.
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James Taylor (colored) who stole horse be-
longing to Hon. Allen T. Caperton of Union,
Monroe CO., W. Va, was arrested in Botetourt
county and taken to Monroe comfy and COM
mitted to Jail. The horse had been traded eff
but was recovered
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02

The Augusta Georgia. Chronicle says: =
with South Carolina and Louisiana before
them, the people of the Old Dominion would
be madmen to lose the day."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02

A Radical correspondent of the Baltimore
american who heard Kempers speech in reply
to Hughes at Warrenton, speaks of him as San
effective platform orator." with fine pre-
sence, 'easy and graceful in his manner" with
''Voice smooth and resonant" and besides
possessed Of "a great deal of that indefnable
quality which we call personal magnetism -
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President of Com mittee

LIST OF PATENTS following patents were
issued from the U. S. Patent Office to citizens of
Virginia, for the week ending Aug. 18th, 1873,
Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander s. Ma
son, solicitors of Patents, COS Seventh street,
Washington, D. c.
Hame Fastener-Thomas L. Booker, Shady
Grove.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02

At Bristol, Tenn, on Tuesday evening last,
Miss Molly, daughter of Mr.. Jack Trammell
was killed by lightning during severe thunder
storm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02
JAS. W. BNOOhO.
E. M. Cushing, Auctioneer. au26-3t.
NOMVYgS STONER.S SAFE OF Town
J AND IN NIA RKET.-In pursuance of a

u ANDIN NEARKET.-In pursuance of q
Ia decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, made in the cause of VIM Il. Bells
heirs VS. his widow, &C., will, on
Friday, the 1871 dag Of September neat,
offer at public sale to the highest bidder, on the
premises, q tract of land in the county of Au-
gusta containing I25 acres. on the waters of
Bakers creek about six miles from Staunton,
and adjoining lands of Baylor. Engleman and
ais; has on it a comfortable dwelling house,
barn and other improvements, and is in Hebron
church neigh borh6od.
Terms-So much in hand as will pay costs of
sale and balance in equal instalments at one,
two three and four years, bearing interest from
day of sale, purchaser giving bonds with sufi-
cient personal security, and title to be retained
as ultimate security.
NTNEO x TPOTTT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02

The Washington Chronicle repeats that old
falsehood about Mr. Davis being captured in
petticoats
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The condition of South Carolina is especially
a warning to the people Of Virginia, not to
place their interests in the hands Of the Radi-
cal leaders who have had .ssand are now having,
control over the finances and institutions In
some of the Southern States.
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Nale.-Tn Dnrsnance

A NO1nsnlsslOnerss Sale. In pursuance
~ of decree rendered on the LIST day of
July, 1878, in the Chancery cause of Crawford
VS.. hyde, by the County Court of Augusta, 1
shall proceed on the premises. to sell at pub lie
auction, to the highest bidder, On Friday, the
9Th day Of September 1873 the property in the
consisting of two lots of good size, upon one of
which is commodious Brick House, with a large
Frame Wing, now possessed and used by David
B. Hyde as Hotel. This property is well worth
the attention of persons seeking Investments in
real { state
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough cash in hand to pay
costs of suit and sale, and the residue in l. and
3 years, bearing interest from day of sale, and
the purchaser executing bonds with approved
personal security, and the title retained as ulti-
mate security.
G. M. HARRISON, Com'r.
+. M. CUSHING, Auctioneer. augl2-tds
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sALE.-Bv virtu

y of a decree of the County Court of Au-
gusta county, rendered in the case of CARRIER
&c. VS.. Foster, we will proceed, on Saturday,
the 9th day of September, 1873 in front of the
Court house, in the city CT Staunton, to sell at
public auction, the fee simple estate of Walter
L. Foster, in house and lot in the city of Staun-
ton, situated New street, adjoining the lot of
Joseph A Waddell, subject to the life estate
therein of Martha A Foster, and subject to the
lien in favor of the Staunton Mechanics Build
ing Association, amounting to advance of
1896 as of the 10Th day of November, 1859
monthly contributions and fines arising there
from being secured by SAID lien, the interest up
on the following terms, 10 wit
Enough in hand to pay the costs Of suit and
sale and the balance in equal instaments at
eight sixteen and twenty-fo four months from the
day of sale. and to bear interest from that day,
the purchaser to give bonds with approved per-
sona security and the title to be retained as ul-
innate security.
GEORGE NJ. COCHRAN. Jr.,
JAMES Blu MGARDNER Jr.,
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CITY EOT for NaIe.-Iu
- daaroIa L -

a. All n II LIZ "a a E4V IL AOr S&les-ln
pursuance of decree rendered in the
Chancery cause of Shelter and ais. VS.. Shelter,
in the Hastings Court for the City of Staunton,
on the 9th day of August 1873, L shall proceed
to sell in front of the Court House. in said city,
on Saturday. the 9th day Of September. 1873, at
public auction. to the highest bidder, that val
liable property known as the 6HELLER LOT,
situated on the corner of Beverly and Green
streets. said to have front on Beverly street of
100 feet, and on Green street. "a feet, and in adj
dition, running back considerable distance be-
hind the property of Lewis Peace the whole
supposed to be about Half Acre. Upon
this lot is comfortable Frame Dwelling House
in good repair. containing six rooms. This is
one of the most valuable lots that has been of
fered for sale in Staunton for some time. 1t will
be sold in lots or whole as may be deemed
most advisable on the day of sale
TERMs.-Enough cash in hand to pay costs of
suit and sale. and the residue in three equal pay
ments at l, and years, purchaser executing
bonds for deferred payments with approved per-
sonal security, bearing interest from date, with
the title retained as ultimate security.
G.. NJ. HARRISON, Com'r.
M. CUSHING, Auctioneer. augl2-tds
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EDY VIRTUE OF a DECREE of the
I'D Circuit Court Of Augusta county, rendered
in the case of link Us link and others, l will
proceed in front of the Court-h house in the city
of Stanton, on
,SATURDA Y, SEPTEMBER 9th,
to sell at public auction that valuable property
containing from so to 20 acres. situated about
three miles West Of the Valley Turnpike on the
South River of Rockbridge, being the site of the
COTAPAXI Furnace, and having appurtenant
thereto reservation of the ores contained in
those extensive and very valuable deposits known
as the Bear Bank and the Black rock hank. The
ores in these banks are believed to be inexhaus-
tible and are of the best quality. The sale will
be made upon the following terms, viz:
So much in cash as will pay costs of suit and
sale, and the remainder on credit of one, two,
and three years from the day of sale, with in
terest from said day, the purchaser to give bond
with approved personal security, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
sap2-tds Com missio Toner