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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02
Col. Mosbv and Gen. Grant.

Col Mosby called upon President Grant on
last Saturday, and made tender of his servi
ces 10 the event of war with Spain. The Pres
ident assured him that there was no Immediate
danger of war, but in case there should be, he
had perfect confidence in the Confederate sol
diers, and would distribute commissions equally
among the officers of the Northern and South
ern armies He said that, in his message, he
would recommend universal amnesty.
The President was not at all dissatisfied with
the result of the election in Virginia, and ex.
pressed himself gratifed at the tone of Gen.
Kemper's speeches, and favored the policy Of
reconciliation between the Administration and
the white people of the South. That hereaf
ter he intended to appoint to Office from the
South the best men for the position, and that
he was much grati6ed at the good feeling man
ifested by the Virginia Conservatives towards
his administration, and was ready to respond
70,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02
The Negro Element in Cuba-Its bearing
upon the Question of Independence

The population of Cuba is about 800 900,
of whom about 1000 are slaves, and nearly
800 600 free blacks. The latter have been in-
creased Ia numbers by the policy Of both con-
tending parties, of freeing the blacks who come
over from the enemy. The estimated value of
the slaves is $500, 100000. Cuba exports to the
amount OF 100000 900 year, the great bulk
of which is the product Of slave labor. The
field labor and factory work in the production
of the principal staple, sugar, is of character,
according to popular belief in Cuba, that can
be done only by the negroes. The great pro-
bem of Cuban independence will be Gas stated
by the Chicago Tribune, how the slaves may
be liberated without running the prosperity of
the country-how to avoid the disastrous re-
suits of abolition that ensued in San Domingo
when the French Repu blieans liberated the
slaves; in the English West Indies islands,
when Great Britain inaugurated still more
liberal policy by paying the planters e20. 000,-
900 indie unity and 10 the Southern States of
America when the slaves were freed by the
sword. San Domingo has relapsed into an al
most pri nitive state of barbarism. Can the
Cuban slaves be freed without breaking down
the prosperity Of the country, or bringing On a
war of races, and, ii SO, how? This is the ques-
ton which must be solved with the help of past
eX experience.
The insurgents have made emancipation one
of their watchwords, and their forces are SO
largely composed OF negroes that If successful
they would be compelled to free the remainder.
On the other hand, the Casino EspagnoI, which
controls the actions OF the volunteers, is oppos-
ed TO the abolition Of slavery ia Cuba. Rich.
Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02
The Principle of Arbitration.

The Italian Chamber of Deputies at their sit
ting last Monday evinced both wisdom and hui
manity in passing, BY unanimous vote, reso-
luton recommending the introduction of an ar
bitraion clause In all future treaties with tor
egn powers If all other leading governments
would adopt tue same idea the treaties between
the various nations would contain safeguards
against war, and the peace of the world would
be preserved. Leaving out of view the barbar-
isms Of wsr, there is enough in the financial
disasters il causes to deter nations from engag-
ing IN il. Ii something is not done to stop war
most Of the nations of the earth will become
saddled with debts uader which they will stag
ger. War is but another name for increase of
debt, aud debt means taxation. No people will
In these days of enlightenment bear inordinate
taxation for any length of time. If they can
find no other remedy for it they will seek that
remedy IN revolution
The trade intercourse between nations is so
intimate at the present day that war between
any two disturbs all the relations of business.
occaslonlng Inconvenience, Interruptions, de-
lays and lo,e to ALL IF some mode of settling
natlonaldisputes could be devised it would great
ly increase production and commerce it would
enable nations to pay off their Indebtedness; it
would diminish the burdens Of taxation, and
would make civilization d reality instead of the
mOckery 1t is. Rich Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02
Deaths.
Obituaries are charged for at Advertisinq Rates.
Notices Of deaths published qratuitoassLu

On the 18th ult., near Brownsburg, Mrs. Mary
c., wife of John Williams in the 18th year of
her age.
On Sunday the 23rd of November, at Cedar
Grove, Fauquier county, the residence of her
Kemper, in the 85th year of age
At Messy Creek Iron Works, Augusta count7,
Va, November 18th, Mrs. Regina F Tomkies,
daughter of the late Daniel Forrer, Esq.
Eliza G. Andrew, daughter of Henry and
Mary Andrew, departed this life, near Sangers-
ville Augusta county, Va, on the 5th day of
October, 1873, aged Al years. 9 months and 10
days.
On the 18th ult., Mrs. Mary E., wife of Will
liam Wise, of this city, leaving two small chill
dren motherless and an affectionate hus band
and friends to mourn their loss.
At his residence near Stribling Springs, on
Thursday, the 30th of Oct, William D. Hogs
head, in the 18th year of his age.
He was of the old Scotch Irish stock that peo-
pied this county-his ancestors having come to
this county before 1740. He was born and raised
on the farm where he died. Though man of
good information, and well posted on all SUBJ
jects, it is doubtful whether he was ever out OF
the county. He was good neighbor, kind
friend and as the writer drops the sympathetic
tear over his grave, with the full belief that he
met the reward of good and faithful servant. "
G.. K
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02

Juo. W. Brown, colored, was sent to the
penitentiary, from Winchester, for burglary,
for the term Of nine years. About eight
months ago, whilst at work On the Ches. 4
Ohio Railroad, he made his escape. On Wed
nesday week. he went to Harrisonpurg, and on
Sunday of last week, whilst attending meeting
at..the colored Baptist church in that place, he
was arrested by Chief of Police Kelley, assist
ed by colored policemen, Jos. IT. Williams. -
After his arrest, he attempted to make bis es-
cape by running; Kelley and Williams pur-
sued, and Kelley fired his pistol at him twice
but without effect, when ne threw his pistol al
him which struck him on the head and knocked
him down, whereupon Williams jumped upon
him, but Brown raised up and was running of
with Williams hanging on to him, when Kel-
ley knocked him down second nme he
was then secured and lodged in jail, and on
Wednesday was taken back to the perltentiary
to serve out his term of Imprisonment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02
Life Insurance Decision.

The following important decision was recently
rendered by the Circuit Court of the United
States for the Western District of Tennessee:
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
". E. TAFT ct al. Heirs of Doctor Samuel Bond,
deceased, vs New York Life Insurance Compa-
ny, Commons J.
A policy of insurance which indemnifes q
public enemy against loss in time of war is un-
lawful; and where entered into before hostili-
ties, is abrogated when they occur. The rela-
tons it establishes are illegal between beliger-
ents.
Where life policy provides that it shall be
void upon the non payment of premiums within
the time prescribed, such payment is condi-
ton precedent; time is of the essence of con-
tract, and there can be no recovery if punctual
payment is omitted.
Where the performance of condition prece-
dent becomes unlawful, or by the act Of God,
impossible, this will not authorize a recovery
upon the contract without performance. Such
case distinguished from those in which subse-
quent impossibility and illegality are relied
upon as defence.
A contract of insurance, the continuance Of
which depends upon the election and acts OF the
insured, is not like debt, the obligation OF
which is absolute, and which is suspended only
by war.
The relations between the members of cor
poration for mutual insurace present all the evils
and are dissolved by war for the same reasons
as those between ordinary copartners.
The reasons for the dissolution of executory
contracts by war are not alone that such con-
tracts involve inter -communion across the hos
tile lines. or that they relate to property liable
to capture; but more especially because their
execution increases the resources of the enemy.
A court of equity has authority to decree
the specific performance of an agreement in fa-
vor of a party who has failed to perform con-
dltion which is of the essence of the contract, al
though prevented by its becoming subsequently,
illegal or impossible by act of God.
A court of equity will not relieve party from
the effect of emitting to perform an act, although
the omission was caused by subsequent illegality
or impossibility arising from the act of GOD,
where such act was merely optional, and the
other party had no right to enforce its perfor-
nance.
The agency Of one representing an insurance
company, authorized to receive premiums and
renew policies, becomes unlawful when the in
sured and insurer become public enemies.
Humes & Posten. for plaintiff; Randolph,
Hammond & Jordan, for defendants
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02
The Markets.

STANTON, Dec. Is 1872.-Reported by G.
A. RICHARDSON, Wholesale and Retail Grocer
and Produce Merchant Flour: Family 81 IS,
Extra ST 10, to 7 %, Super. $625. wheat from
81 20a1 49, oats 40cts., new-corn 45cts, old corn
65a7Oc Bacon 12a13cts hog round. Butter 25,to
28cts; eggs zoe. Some enquiry for dressed
fowls, turkies, chickens, &C., 10al2cts per ID.
Our market is somewhat dull for -four and grain;
light produce in demand at good prices. Bust
ness in the past week has been very good. Money
matters are not quite so easy as they have been
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, Nov 2I-
The offerings Of all kinds of live stock continue
to be very heavy, with limited sales and much
inactivity. We quote Cattle at from 3a44c, with
few tops at 4a54c.; Sheep 4a5c.; Hogs Gaelic
net; Cows and Calves 20a$50. Market fairly
active.
BALTIMORE
CATTLE, Nov 2O-Prices for Beef Cattle ranged
as follows Best Beeves at 4 75a$6 25 generally
rated first quality at 75aS4 IS; medium to good
fair quality at 8 12a$3 IS; ordinary thin Steers
Oxen and Cows at OOa$3 II inferior and low
est grades of Cattle 00a$0 O0-general average
of the market to-day 81 IL; extreme range of
prices 2 OOaS6 25 Most of the sales were from
50a$4 624 per 100 lbs.
SHEEP AND LAMBS We quote at 81 to &C.
though extra heavy fat Sheep would sell at SIC
per ID gross Stock Sheep dull at 2a$3 per head
Lambs dull at 2a$3 so per head. Receipts this
week l474 head
HoGs.-We quote corn-fed hogs at 75a$6 Is
and but few at the latter figure stillers 25a$5 rs
per 100 lbs net Receipts this week 6169 head
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02
MOT3'Ged.

In Augusta, Georgia, on Thursday, the 9th
ult, Capt. Chas S. Arnall of this city, and Miss
Matte Brown, of the former city.
On November 10th, at the house of the brides
father. on Naked Creek, by Rev. j. j. Engle,
Mr.. Henry B. Martin, of Pulaski county. to
Miss N ttie K. Long, of Augusta
On Nov. Goth, by Rev. Mr.. Bushong, Mr..
George w. Gearhart to Miss Ellen G. Wiseman,
both of Augusta county, Va.
On the 26th ult.. by Rev. VIM. p. Baker, Mr..
S T. Thornburg to Miss M. e. Gillock, both OF
Staunton.
At Waynesboro, Nov. 23d, by Rev. w. @.
Hullihen, Mr. II. G. Eubank, of the Warm
Springs, Bath CO., Va, to Miss Matte ",
daughter of Capt. j. B. and Mary Finks, OF
Waynesboro.
In St. James Church. Richmond November
10Th. '73, by Bishop f. w. Whittle DR.. John
N. Upshur to Miss Lucy P Whittle, daughter
of the officiating clergyman.
In this county, on the 10Th ult., by Rev. DIR.
Handy, at the house of B. M. Hinton, Esq,
Louis Marvin McClung, of Highland county,
to Miss Sadie E. Reamer. daughter of the late
Daniel P. Reamer. of Augusta.
On the 10Th ult, by Rev. Mr.. Biting, Hen
ry r. Hart to Mr.. Letitia NJ Hubert, all of
Charlottesville Va.
On the Both of November, by the Rev. Solo
mon CARRIER, Abraham Hoover to Miss Susan
F., daughter of David CARRIER, all of Rocking
ham county.
On tn 9Th of September, by the Rev. Jacob
Wine, James Can Steele, of Shenandoah coun-
ty, Va, to Miss Eve Wilt. daughter of John
Wilt, of Rockingham county. Va,
On the 18th of October, by the Rev. Frederick
Miller, John F. Cline to Miss Elizabeth s.,
daughter of Abraham Flory, all of Rocking
ham county.
On the I'd of November, by the Rev. Frederick
Miller, John w. Breeder, formerly of Page
county Va, to Miss Rebecca F., daughter of ia
cob Fultz, of McGaheysville Rockingham coun-
ty, Va.
On Thursday. the goth ult., by Rev. A. Poe
Boude, Mr.. j. Tate McClung to Miss Sallie c.,
daughter of Thomas G. Strattop, Esq, all of
Rockbrdge.
On Nov 9Th, 1873, at ''Rose Lawn" the resi-
dence of the BRIDES mother, by the Rev. d. G.
Irwin Mr.. VIM 81. Lackey to Miss Rebecca E..
Anderson, all of Rockbridge.
On the 26th ult., at the residence of the bride IS
mother. near Barterbook, by Rev g. B. Striek-
Ter, Mr. Henry c. Carter, of Staunton, to Miss
Fanny j. McComb of Augusta county.
%@ We acknowledge the receipt of portion
of the BRIDES cake. May their path over the hill
oflife be strewn with flowers and their shadows
never grow less"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02

| DR. RosZELL's SERMON TO YOUNG MEN-For
several weeks past, DR.. Roszell, Pastor of the
| NJ E. Church of this city, has been delivering
a series of sermons addressed specially to young
| men. The subjects of these sermons are, MAN
| his duty-his DOOM" The first subject
| "man'-was discussed in the first sermon of the
| series; the second-'his duty"-was discussed
| in the second and third sermons, the latter of
which was preached on last Sunday evening;
and the third subject-s'hs doom"-will be
treated Of on next Sunday evening. These SER
| mons are very interesting, striking and impress
| sive, and attract large congregations who are
not only interested in the subjects discussed,
| but much impressed with the forcible, practical
and eloquent manner in which they are present
| ed. On last Sunday evening, fashionable follies
and social amusements. touched with the Thu
| rie spear of graphic eloquence, were presented
in horrible hideousness rs soul destroying sins.
| Promising that smooth things were wrong
| things and that right things were rough things,
he proceeded to do, as he claimed, the right
thing by saying some very rough things. He
said popular preaching and smooth sayings did
no good. and that he prayed to be saved from
popularity and perditon.
He hoped to WELD the flashing sword of truth
ana 10 make every DlOW cHcCGlV6 IL III spllI tHo
brains of fools or split the skull of the devil.
On Tuesday, Judge j. N. Hendren, in the
County Court, rendered decision declaring an
act passed by tn last Legislature, and approved
March 18th, 1873. entitled, IAN act to Amend
and Re-enact Section of act passed March
3rd, 1866, providing for Adjustment of Labii-
ties arising under Contracts and Wills made be-
tween LIST day of January, 1862, and the 10th day
Of April 1866" unconstitutional and void. The
act provides that the courts, on motion in sum-
mary manners may open Judgments and de-
crees already rendered, even after they had gone
to execution and settle the depreciation at which
the claims should be discharged in certain cases
given in the act, and the question came up on
two motions, in one of which N. X. Trout was
counsel, in the other, Fultz & Fultz. Capt
Bumgardner appeared against the motion, and
upon argument. the court rendered its decision
which was able, learned and exhaustive, and
cordially endorsed by all the bar present, inclu-
ding the Speaker of the late House, who, in re-
ply to judicial thunders from the bench, whis-
pered to bystander: ''He cannot shake his CORY
locks and Cooley's Limitations at me and say
l did it."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02
Centanr LlnimgeDt.

There is no pain which the Centaur Liniment
will not relieve, no swelling it will not subdue
and no lameness which it will not cure. This is
strong language, but it is true. Where the parts
are not gone, its effects are marvellous. It has
produced more cures of rheumatism, neuralgia,
lockjaw, palsy, sprains, swellings, caked-breasta
scalds burns, salt-rheum, ear-ache, &c, upon
the human frame, and of strains, SPAWN, gals,
&C., upon animals in one year than have all 9TH
er pretended remedies since the world began
1t is counter-irritant, all-healing pain re-
lever Crippes throw away their crutches, the
lame walk, poisonous bites are rendered HARM
less, and the wounded are healed without scar.
It is no humbug Therecipei is published around
each bottle. It is selling as article before
sod and it sells because it does just what it pre-
tends to do. Those who now suffer from rheu-
matsm, pain swelling, deserve to suffer if
they will not use Centaur Liniment. More than
1000 certificates of remarkable cures, including
frozen limbs, chronic rheumatism govt, run
ming tumors, &c have been received. We will
send q circular containing certificates, the reci-
pc, &C., gratis, to any one requesting it. One
bottle of the yellow wrapper Centaur Liniment
is worth one hundred dollars for spawned or
sweenied horses and mules, or for screw-worm
in sheep. Stock-owners, this liniment is worth
your attention. No family should be without
Centaur Liniment Price SOC bottle, large bot
ties $1O0. j. B. ROSE s. Co.,
SO Broadway, New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02

THE WAR QUESTION believe the war
feeling in the South has pretty well subsidized.
At the first announcement of the terrible trag-
edy at Santiago, the Southern people partici-
pated 10 the thrill of indignation and disgust
which appeared to affect the whole Christian
world. Since an opportunity of reflection and
deliberation has been afforded, the cry and SEN
timent for hostile measures seem to have I'M
dergone no little modification. Petersburg In
dec and Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02

SERIOUS ACcIDENT.-Mr. James Cook, son oil
Mr. Geo. Cook, of this county, met with seri-
Gus accident on last Wednesday, by which he
came near losing his only eye, the other one hav-
ing been lost during the war. He was walking
and leading horse-the horse becoming obsti.
nate pulled backwards and fell, throwing Mr..
Cook also, and in the struggle the horse struck
him in the eye with his hoof 1t is hoped that
he will not lose the sight of his only eye
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02

HOUSE BURNED.-The dwelling house OF
VIM. G. Clarke, son of the late Hatch Clarke
two miles northwest of Mt. Scion, was discov.
cred to be on fire between one and two O'Clock
on Wednesday morning. the Goth ult. At the
time the roof of a granary some thirty yards from
TIE house was falling in, and the fire communi
Gated from it to the dwelling. Some of the bed.
ding and furniture in the lower part of the house
were saved Mrs. Clarke, who has been bed
ridden for some years, was carried to neigh.
boris. About 800 bushels of wheat, corn and
oats were burned in the granary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02

THE OLDEST AND THE BEsT.-These are the
bold claims which the publishers of the NEW
YORK OBSERVER make for their paper. And
yet the facts of history bear them out in their
first, while an undertaking course in sending out
large full, fresh, readable family newspaper,
gives them at least right to lay claim to the
second. In the great multitude of papers that
are published the Observer holds its own posi-
ton, and an enviable position it is. No paper
reaches US that we can recommend more hearth
ly. 1t is published at So year, and the premi-
UNI picture and chrome humbugs are left for
those who have nothing better to offer. s. I.
Prime & Co, 81 Park Row, New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02

SHOES! SHOES!! SHOES!!!
Ladies' Kid, Foxed, Morocco and Lasting
Buttoned and Laced Boots and Shoes, made ex-
pressly for my trade. and every pair warranted
to give entire satisfaction. Also large stock OF
Whole stock from So to &c.
NOTIONS IN GREAT VARIETY.
Buck, Cloth and Llsle Thread Gloves-an ex-
cellent Kid Glove for $1.O0 Merino Shirts,
Vests. Drawers, Cotton and Merino Hosiery
herchiefs from cents to S. Hamburg Edging
from 10 cents to ST.. so per yard; Ruffies. Trim.
mings, &c, Queen Bess and other Frillings.
Leggins Hoods and Cloaks for children
Jet Bands. Sets, Charms, &c, &c.
1t is impossible to enumerate each article. but
if you will call, we will show you hundreds of
useful and ornamental articles
FURS! FURS!! FURs!!!
SHAWLS, CLOAKS, &c.
ED z& " GOOD
Cloths. Cassimers, Factory Cloth, Red and
White Flannel, Blankets, Repellants.
NAVY BLUE WATER PROOF, &c.
Also DRESS GOODS-beautiful styles
and at Panic Prices.
VERY LATEST STYLES
4 A X l. A G E S.
for TRIMMING
Va Mourning Goods speciality.
Royal Australian Crepe, Reps, and Black AL
.pacas, from 35 cents to $l.5O.
OIo lIOu w CouIS TO DO.
CREPE HATS from $3.50 to $40
Stamping DepOt.-Stamping on Linen,
Cotton or Flannel neatly and quickly executed
ORDERS from the country, amounting to SIS
and upwards, accompanied with the cash, will
receive prompt and special attention, and the
package delivered free of charge.
We are satisfied that fpersons favor us with a
call before purchasing, they will be amply re-
paid for their trouble, and will go away delight
ed, bearing their BUNDLES with them A call is
all we ask and we guarantee prices Remember
some have called after purchasing elsewhere
and learned to their sorrow that they had lost
money by not calling and making their pur-
chases of
nov11 V 8 V copy j. w. NEWTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02

SPEAKERsHIP OF THE House OF DELEGATES
We had hoped, though it was probably more
than could reasonably be expected in these
times when there are SO many aspirants for hon
orable positions, that there would be no opposi
ton to the reelection of our worthy citizen and
representative, Marshall Hanger, Esq, as Speak.
er of the House of Delegates. He has presided
for two sessions with efficiency and impartiality
and with that gentlemanly courtesy which is sc
marked feature of his character, and in the
faithful discharge of the duties of that position
not only gave eminent satisfaction to the mem
bers, but won their highest esteem and conf
dence, and justly received fattering encomiums
for the able, impartial and courteous manner il
which he had uniformly performed the response
BILE duties devolved upon him. We do not doub
his reelection, and are surprised that there
should be any disposition to press the claims Of
any one else as a competitor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02

MISSIONARY LEcTURE.-On Wednesday
night last, Rev. Mr.. Stuart, who has been fol
many years a missionary in China, delivered
in the Presbyterian church of this place, a lee
ture on that ancient populous, and heather
country We did not have the pleasure of hear
ing it, but learn from those who did, that it was
quite interesting, though the lecturer, from his
long residence in that country and the conse.
q1ent disuse of the English language did MOI
express himself as fuently as he otherwise
might have done
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-02

Persons calling for Letters in the above list
should state that they are Advertised" to dis
tinguish them from the daily mail. AS a list of
Advertised letters are made up every week. the
date of the paper in which they appear should
be given. K. Fl. SEARS, p. M.
CHANGE OF ScHEDULE.-On account of the
change in schedule, G. & O. r. e., the Eastern
Northern and Southern mail will close at $50
A. M. Western, Valley and Lexington at r
M. f. H. SEARS. P. NJ