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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
Sentence of Marshal Bazaine.

After the sentence of degradation and death
had been passed upon him, the unfortunate sol.
der said to bis judges:
| have two words in my breast Honor and
County," | have never been wanting towards
this proud motto during forty-two years Of SER
vice. [ swear before Christ that | have never
betrayed France.
We doubt not the truth Of his assertion, and
trust that President MacMahon, his old com.
panion in arms, will prevent the consummatior
of a crime that would cause all humanity to
shudder.
LATER PARIS. Dec 12-The decision Of
President MacMahon in the case of Bazaine is
announced this morning. The sentence Of death
against the marshal is committed to twenty
years seclusion. He is to bear the effects OF
degradation from rank, but will be spared hu
initiating ceremony.
Marshal Bazaine addressed note to his
counsel yesterday. thanking them for their ef-
forts in bis behalf, and concluding as follows
Il shall not appeal against the sentence, not
wishing to prolong in the eyes Of the world the
spectacle of such painful struggle. I request
you to take no further steps look no longer
to men for judgment. Strong in my conscience,
which reproaches me with nothing, confident
ly await justification which will come with the
lapse of time and the subsistence Of party pas
sions.
The conservative press generally approve Of
the Communication of the sentence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
Sales of Lands in Rockingham

Week before last, the following sales of land.
on the Shenandoah River four miles from Me-
Gaheysville were made by Chas. A. Yancey
Commissioner:
''The Home farm of the late VIM. B. Yam
cey, near McGaheysville, containing 2377 acres
to VIM. Yancey at $65 per acre the dover
tract, us acres. to Mrs. M. J. Mauzy at So
per acre the middle tract, 623 acres, to Hen
ry +. Sipe at $50 per acre; 15S acres of wood
land to VIM. Yancey at $40 per acre; 1884,
acress of woodland to Robert Gibbons at S.
per acre-tatal $50, $50 20.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
Texas Election.

AS the Richmond Wing says, affairs will
gradually right themselves in all the Southern
States except, perhaps, those in which the ne
gro element hOpelessly dependencies The re-
suit Of the recent election in Texas is cheering.
The Conservative candidate, Mr.. Coke, was
elected over his competitor, E. J. Davis, by q
majority of over 10000, and the whole Con
servative State ticket, as we'll as Conservative
Legislature. were also elected. Ia 1869 the
same Davis was elected Governor by the aid o
Federal bayonets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
New Orleans Times. Dec. II
Capt Fry's Last Letter to His Wife

Gen. Quesada has been so kind as TO permit
the writer to make transcript of he letter
written by the gallant Fry to his wife. The
pages Of the original bore the impress Of the
tears shed by the heroic writer. I, was the
last communication ever made to the world by
the true American, and the blended expressions
of affection. of religious hope, Of digniied re-
signation with which it teens. Will cause its
words to be remembered so long as virtue and
courage are honored among men. It may be
we'll to state that the letter necessarily omts
all reflections on the Spanish Government, but
before bis death Fry gave utteraoce very forci-
bly, to bis opinions on that subject, his silence
only coming with his death The illusions to
family matters are, of course, not reproduced
herein below
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
Killed at a Circus.

We learn from the Winchester Times that
Mr.. JAS G. Parker, son of Mr.. John Parker
of that place, was fatally stabbed in Ashland
Oregon, on the Sd of November last He sur
vived about ten days. An ARRAY occurred be
tween some employees of circus and citizen
with which Mr.. Parker however, had nothing
to do; but one Of the parties attacked him with
out provocation with the above result He
was much respected in his new home, and, it i
stated, died at peace with his Maker and witt
all men
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
On BOARD THE SPANISH NAN
OF WAR La TORNADO, ST. JAGO


DEAR, DEAR DITA w en [ left you | had
no idea that we should never meet again in this
world, but it seems strange to me that l should
to night, and on Aunes birthday, be calmly
seated, on beautiful bay il Cuba, TO take my
last leave of you, my own dear, sweet wife and
with the thought of your bitter anguish my only
| regret at leaving
| have been tried to ~ and the President of
the Court martial asked the favor of mbracing
me at parting, and clasped me TO his heart.
| have shaken hands with each of my judges and
the Secretary of the Court and Interpreter have
promised me as a special favor to attend my
execution, which will, | am told, be in very
| few hours after my sentence is pronounced.
| am told my death will be painless In short |
have had a very cheerful and pleasant chat "a
bout my funeral, to which L shall 60 In few
hours from now. How soon | can not yet say
| 1t is curious to see how | make friends. Poor
| Bambetta pronounced me gentleman, and he
was the brightest and bTayest creature | ever
| saw
! The priest who gave me communion on board
this morning put double scapoiar about my
neck and medal which he intends to wear
himself young Spanish officer brought me
a bright new silk badge with the Blessed Virgin
stamped upon it to wear to my execution for
| him. and handsome cross IN some fair lady S
| handiwork. These are to be kept as relics of
me. He embraced NE affsctionately in my
room with tears in his eyes.
! Dear sweetheart, you will De able to bear it
for my sake, for I will be with you if God per-
mits it. Although | know my hours are short
and few, | am not sad | feel [ shall always
be with you right soon, dear Dita, and you will
not be afraid of me.
Pray for me, and [ will pray with you. X
There is to be fearful sacrifice of life from
the Virginius, and, as [ think, needless one,
as the poor people are unconscious OF crime,
and even of their fate up to now. hope God
! will forgive if [ am to blame for 1t.
IF you write to President Grant, he will pro-
baby order my pay due, when resigned paid
to you after my death. = People will be
kinder to you now, dear Dta, at least | hope
so. Do not dread death when it comes to you !;
it will be as God S angel of rest remember this
I hope my children will forget their father
harshness and remember his love and anxiety
for them. May they practice regularly their
religion, and pray for him always.
Tell - that the last
act of my life will be public profession of my
faith and hope in Him of whom we need not be
ashamed, and it is not honest to withhold that
public acknowledgement from any false modesty
or timidity. May God bless and save us all.
| Sweet, DEAR dear, Dita, we will soon meet
again Till then, adieu, for the last time.
Your devoted husband,
JOSEPH Fay
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
Grand Commanderv.

At the annual meeting of the Grand Com
mandery in Richmond last week. the following
grand officers were elected for The ensuing year
r &. William B Isaacs, grand commander
r e. Withers, deputy grand commander; L.
F. johnson, grand generalissimo; James G.
Balm, grand eaptain-general; James Evans,
grand treasurer; John Dove, grand secretary
George W. Dame, grand prelafe John f. Reg
nault grand senior warden; Peyfon s. Coles,
grand junior l warden joseph L. ROPER grand
bearer; W. FL. Fl. Lynn. grand warden; James
E. Riddick, captain of guard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
Staumtol1 Spettatur.
Tuesday, December rs, 1878.
The Cuban Instruction.


By the detailed accounts of the operation.
carried into effect by the Cuban forces agains
the towns of Santa Cruz and Manzanilo we are
enabled to judge, says the N. Y. Herald, the
increasing strength and daring of the insurgents.
In the earlier period Of the war such an event
as the attack and sack of a garrisoned and for
titled town was almost unknown. The smallest
Spanish garrisons were able to hold their OWL
against their inexperienced enemies; but now
the circumstances are altered, and the Spanish
soldier finds himself unable to cope in the open
field with the men whom few years ago he des-
pissed. The temporary occupation OF towns
has enabled the Cuban forces to obtain, not
alone munitions of war. but such other supplies
as were most useful to them. This policy has
paralyzed the Spanish authorities and compell-
ed them to so divide up their forces that they
can no longer undertake important operations
in the field. At this moment the contending
parties have changed their roles, and from be-
ing hunted fugitives, the Cubans have assumed
an aggressive attitude, which has already pro-
duced the best results.
1t would be difficult to overrate the heroism
and devotion shown by the insurgents in the
seemingly hopeless struggle they have waged
unaided against their Spanish oppressors. and
we hope the day is not distant when the Ameri-
can government will put itself in accord with
public opinion by adopting vigorous policy in
dealing with Spain. The barbarous war of races
must be brought to al end, and this can only
be done By the armed Intervention of the Uni
ted States, to which, sooner or later, we shall
be forced to come.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
Delivery Of che Virginius,

On last Friday morning the Virginius left the
port of Havana for the port of Bahia Honda,
sixty miles west of Havana, to be delivered by
Spanish man-of-war to vessel of the Uoi-
ted States navy.
On the same day, Captain General Jovellar
ordered that the Virginius prisoners at Santiago
de Cuba should be transferred to U. s. man Of
war, and expressed the confident belief that bis
orders would be complied with.
The heir of the Khedive of Egypt is said tc
be very nobby young fellow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
NeeU Advertisements.
NeeO advertiser
GU ZEN S w AR
GEAASSW AEaEs
LAMPS & LAMP FIXTURES.
GAS FIXTURES, &C.
Have opened and now ready
EM(NH OIL a c..

Have opened and now ready
FRENCH CHINA, Dinner Sets or in pieces,
Coffee SC 6 6
Tea 6. 6
Mugs. Cups and Saucers
and Vases.
Stone ChinG,- everything pertaining to the
table or house.
GlaSsaoare-Of every description, kind, style
and price.
YeLtosO Ware Of every Imaginable quality,
quantity, shape and price
Sp1tt0Ons-Of the best and cheapest quality, in
Lava, China. Rockingham and Stone.
Catspadores-In Lava of Beautiful STYLES and
Shapes.
Chamber Sets-In French, Stone and English
China. Oak Japanned, Flowered 8 Crystaized.
Looking GLasses-Of every style, size s. price
Lamps and Lamp Frtures-Such as Brackets
and Chandeliers, from one to six Lamps, for
residences and churches. Gas Pictures Con-
sisting of 9 fine and complete stock of Brackets,
Burners Chandeliers from one to six burners, }
Pendants, Reading Lights. Argand Burners,
Drop Lights. &c, &c. which / will sell at Man
ufacturers' prices.
Spoons-The finest and cheapest Silver plated
on white metal Forks-Of the same texture
knives and FORKS OF the finest quality and best
make and at very low figures Lafsterns-A
large stock, and other articles too numerous to
name In quantity. quality and price, my stock
cannot be surpassed in the Valley of Virginia.
l only ask an examination before sending your
orders to Richmond Baltimore and elsewhere.
| propose to offer rare inducements to enable me
to establish d regular Glassware, Queens ware
and Gas Fixture House in this City
J. S. LIPSCOMB,
''Plecller Building" Augusta ST..
few doors above P. O.. Stanton Va.
rs N B.-Especial attention is called to my
stock of Christmas Presents.
decl6 Town papers COPY 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

Provisions VIA CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO. -
We note the arrival OF i've hundred packages
of lard, the first half of an order of one thou
sand tierces, shipped by direct bill of lading
from Cincinnati to Glasgow via the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad and this port. The compile
ton of the tunnel at Richmond enables the
railroad company to transfer freights directly
to coastwise vessels. The present shipment
came through in FIVE days. Further shipments
TO European ports via the new route from Lou
isVilIe and Cincinnati are said to be on the way.
i eic York Bulletin
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
Kemper's maj ity. 81, 239

Address OF the Captaiu-General of Cuba.
HAVANA December ll.-Captain- General
Jovelar this evening issued an address to the
inhabitants Of Cuba, saying:
"The moment treaty is signed between the
governments of Spain and the United States
my duty, although painful it may be. is to COM
ply faithfully with its terms For this [ have
received final orders. A failure to comply with
the same would produce war, and with great
power, without the aid of Spain
10 the meanwhile, obeying the law of ne
cessity and the orders of the Spanish Republic,
let us deliver up the Virginius and the survl-
vors of her passengers and crew. [ nave faith
in the nobeness of your procedures in compli-
ance with my word.
Signed JOAQUIN JoVELLAR
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

HIGHLAND COUNTY RAILROAD SUBsCRIP-
TIoN.-The County Of Highland subscribed
the sum of $50 600 to the capital stock of the
W., G. & St. Louis Narrow Gauge Railroad
Company. We learn from the Register that,
at meeting Of the Supervisors of the county on
the 1st inst, it was ordered that coupon bonds
of the county to the amount of $4,000 be ex-
ecuted and placed in the hands Of the Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors, and that five per
cent of the amount be paid over to the R r.
Company as soon as work on the road shall be
commenced 10 the county Of Highland the
remainder of the bonds to be held by the Clerk
subject to the order of the Board.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

On Sunday week four white meu, armed and
disguised, representing themselves to be U. S.
detectives in search of counterfeit money, visit
ed the house of Henry bearing farmer, on
the Washington turnpike, near Baltimore. AZ
ter entering the house pistols were presented
at the heads of Mr.. and, Mrs. bearing, and the
latter compelled to disclose where their money
was kept. The robbers, after securing about
two hundred and fifty dollars, made their es-
cape. They were subsequently arrested in the
city Of Baltimore
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

A BAD YEAR FOR OCEAN STEAMERS. No
year In the present century has witnessed sc
many appalling marine disasters as that which
is now drawing to its close. First the North
feet went down in the English channel with
$50 souls on board; next came the Atlantic
with nearly the same number of victims; then
the City of Washington, and last the loss in
mid-oce of the Vile du Havre with 22e
lives
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

A LADY COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL REvE-
NUE.. Mrs. S. M. Parker has been appointed
deputy collector of internal revenue for the
fourth district of Indiana. This is the first
lady appointed to the position of collector of
internal revenue The internal revenue bureau
at Washington has led off in the promotion Of
competent and meritorious females, and now
has quite a number of third and fourth class
female clerks
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

V.R. RIVE learn that the proposed Sc
lection of the Troutsville route for this road, as
announced in our last issue, gives very general
dissatisfaction and that an organized effort,
by some Of our most substantial citizens, will
be made to resist the payment of the subscrip
ton of Botetourt to the capital STOCK Of the
Company. FsacaStle Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

A DOMESTIC SENSATION AT WEST CHESTER.
Some excitement was caused at the Mansion
House, Westchester, Pa. Wednesday evening,
by DR.. Beouer, of California, with three
friends, attempting to kidnap four children from
the possession of his wife, pending suit for
divorce. Mrs. Benner, fearing such an attempt,
had police officer in her room. During the
disturbance, the children were removed by the
landlady and the raid foiled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

The BENDER MURDERERs. "A dispatch
from Columbia, S. G., of Saturday asst, says
that the Bender family. accused Of murder in
Kansas, have been arrested at Begip gsville-
The father and mother are in custody The
son and daughter are living il North Carolina,
and officers are after them. Their family name
La " ehh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

SENTENCE OF A WIFE MURDERER. dis
patch to the New York Times states that in
the Circuit Court at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Chas
A. Stevenson, who murdered his wife in Sep
TENDER, 1872, was sentenced to the State prison
for three years. After shooting his wife Ste
venson endeayored to kill himself. The jury
rendered verdict of manslaughter in the third
degree, the defense being insanity and justify
ing circumstances.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

1t seems that the contest for the Office of Dis
trict Judge, made vacant by the death of In
derwood, is between Beach of Alexandra and
Robt. W. Hughes We suppose the matter
was determined on yesterday as it was expect
ed that on that day the President would send
in the name of one or the other. The Chroni-
Gle said it would be Hughes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

SENTENCE OF IRVING Ohm Z. Irving, who
confessed and tried to palm himself eff as the
Nathan murderer 10 New York, having been
convicted on two charges of burglary, has been
sentenced to seven years and half in the peni-
Tertiary. When asked what he had to say be-
fore judgment, he answered that he had no ex-
pectation of mercy, and could only proclaim
that justice had been denied him. The recor-
der sentenced him to five years Imprisonment
on the first conviction, and two years and six
months on the second.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD PREsI-
DENcY.-The board of directors of the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad Company held their
regular monthly meeting last Wednesday aDd
reelected Mr.. John W. Garrett for the ensu-
ing year, and Mr.. john King, president pro
tenn, in the absence of Mr.. Garrett, who yet
remains in Europe. Both elections were unan.
imous This will be the sixteenth year Of Mr..
CARROTS presidency of the company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

'ExTRACTING" THE HoNoR--Now they are
going to deprive the modern dentist of his
claims to the origin of artificial maxillary fix
ings, and the surgeon of his laurels. In Egypt
mummies have been found with teeth filed
with gold, and in Onto SHELTON has been dis
covered with false teeth secured to the cheek
bone by gold wire. La The museum at Naples
among some Of the surgical instruments dis
covered at Pompei there is fac simile Of
Sims's speculum. In the ruins of Ninevah, La
yard found several magnifying glasses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

La Baltimore, on Friday morning last the
Baltimore Museum or New American Theatre,
corner Of Calvert and Baltimore streets was
burned. The cause of the FIRE has NOS been as
contained
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

During the holidays, some Of the gentlemen
and ladies of McGaheysville in Rockingham
county, will give several entertainments con-
sisting of dramatic charades, plays, &C., for
the benefit of the new Academy of that village.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

At Franklio, KY, W. B. Wood, agent Of the
Adams Express Company, had bis skull crush
ed and his safe robbed of 81 200 last Friday
night. The persons have been arrested It is
feared Wood will die
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

On Wednesday last, Hon. James Lyons Of
Richmond was nominated by the President
and confirmed by the Senate, as United States
District Attorney for the Eastern District of
Virginia, vice Fl. Fl. Wells, Jr., resigned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
certaIned.

At Cooperstown, N. Y, on last Saturday,
Hon. Samuel Nelson, exjudge of the United
States Supreme Court, died suddenly of apo
plexy while sitting in his chair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

On the 9th inst, Jno. W. Hudson of Rich
mond, aged 81 years. In attempting to strike
his son-in-law Pheletus Stredo with gun,
struck fence and shot himself in the abdomen
from the effects of which he died on last Friday.
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Charges Preferred Against Gen. Howard

GnaFges ETeIeTTeu Against zen. Howard.
New YoRK, December ia special dis
patch from Washington, to the Tribune says
The Secretary of War has sent letter to the
House making direct charges Of fraud and NAL
feasadce 10 office against Brigadier-G General O.
D. Howard, in connection with his manage
ulent of the freedman Bureau. The letter is
accompanied by evidence from the records and
accounts of the late bureau, which fully sustans
the secretary charges.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

A letter from General A. W. Reynolds, of
the Egyptian army, addressed to Maj. Willis,
of Charleston, S. c., states that the American
Gems. Stone and Loriug, iu the service OF the
Viceroy, have been promoted to the rank of
major general, and that General Sibley has
been discharged on account of physical inabili-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

A dispatch from West Chester, Pa, of Sat
urday last, says that new trial for Undertook
has been refused, and sentence of death pro-
nounced on him.