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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
Why the Battle Of Gettysburg was Lost

Why the Battle Of Gettysburg was Lost
The Richmond Dispatch of the 18th
Says
"In the New York lSun of Sunday
Rev. DIR. ]. William Jones, D. D., re-
plies to an article by Captain Leslie J.
Perry, United States army, whichssap-
peared in the issue of that paper of
November 10th. and which was design
ed to show that General Lee lost the
battle Of Gettysburg owing to failure
to take General Longstreet's advice.
DIR. Jones quotes from various authori.
ties to prove that, so far from this be-
ing the case, the disaster at Gettys.
burg was due to Longstreet's hardness
and delay in making the attack
Among the authorities DIR. Jones cites
are General Fitzhugh Lee, General
Early, General Pendleton, Bishop
Peterkin (then a confidential officer on
General Pendleton's staff, General R.
Lindsay Walker, General Richard Tay-
lor, and, last, but most conclusive of
all, the great Confederate commander
himself. DR.. Jones says General Lee
made the statement confidentially
that he lost Gettysburg by Longstreet's
delay to several gentlemen in high
position, who hesitated to publish it
because of General Lees known wishes
that it should not be published
But" adds DR.. Jones, Governor
Carroll, of Maryland, in a letter to
General Fitzhugh Lee, under date of
April Is, 1876, says; I am in receipt to-
day of your letter of the 18th instant,
with its interesting enclosure in refer
ence to the battle of Gettysburg. I
have not had leisure to follow closely
the controversy to which the article
refers, but l remember perfectly my
conversation with General Lee on this
subject. He said plainly to me ''that
the battle would have been gained if
General Longstreet had obeyed the
orders given him. and had made the
attack early instead of late" He said
further: General Longstreet, when
once in fight, was most brilliant
soldier, but he was the hardest man to
move had in my army.'n
This letter was printed in Volume
v. Of the Southern Historical Papers,
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The School Echo.

This little paper is an innovation on the
former literature of this city. 1t is the pro
duction of the boys of the Junior Rhetoric
Class of the City High School, taught by
Prof. l. L. Twilley. The managing editors
are Richard Bell, Jr., and Frazier Tams
Associate editors-Purviance Tams J. Stuart
Olivier, Guile Zirkle, Alex. Tyree, Robert
Berkeley, Frank Webb, William Cooke
Joseph Foster, Bernie Barr.
It is filled with original articles which are
very readable, and reflect marked credit
on their training and individual e2orts.
Every thing said is we'll said, and we desire to
say to everybody who has not read the Echo,
that they will enjoy it if they will but read it
carefully. We have seen the youngeditors and
business managers around looking mp SUBJ
Scribers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
Reflection shouId Preesae Aet,sn
An Anomaly.

What an anomaly to witness the people OF
two great nations bound to each other by the
ties of relationship and commerce best
friends and customers of each other-with a
common language and literature talking OF
going to war with each other, to shed their
blood and destroy their property and to render
each bankrupt, and to excite hostile feelings
that will continue for many years. at this
holy season, when both are celebrating the
birth of the Prince of Peace, at which eve mt
the angels sang-"Glory to God in the high
est, and on earth, peace goodwill to men"
Is this Christian-like? Is it wise? Is it patri-
otto? Who is rejoicing at this spectacle
Prince of Peace, the Saviour of mankind-or
the Prince of darkness, the enemy of man.
kind?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
Meeting Of StoneWaIl jackson
Camp.

A meeting of the Stonewall Jackson Camp
was h ED at their Headquarters last Friday
night, at which Capt. H. W. Henry occupied
the chair, and s. y. Timberlake acted as Sec
rotary.
A communication from the Grand Camp of
Virginia in reference to the support of in
digent veterans, securing correct history, and
complete muster-rolls, was referred to the
Executive Committee. Another asking the
number who would probably attend the 9th
annual reunion to be held in Richmond in
May, was also referred to the Executive Com
mittee.
On motion, it was resolved that the next
meeting be held on Friday evening, Jan. 18th,
the day preceding the celebration of Gen. R.
e. Lees birthday. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year
Commander, Maj. Jed Hotchkiss; LIST Lieut..
Commander, S. D. Timberlake; End Lieut..
Commander, 81. W. Henry; 3rd Lieut. Com
mander, J. A. Fauve1; Adjutant, F. B. Berke-
ley; Quartermaster, A. 5. Brubeck; Sergt.
Major, J. Mason Miller; Treasurer. d. E.
Ferryman; Surgeon, DR.. Benz. Blackford;
Chaplain, w. @. Hullinen; Color Sergt. L. E
Williams; LIST Color Guard. L. R Proctor; End
Color Guard, D. w. Drake; Vidette Joseph
Ruff. Executive Committee: ]. N. Mcfarland,
Chairman, Thos. D. Ransom, T. c. Morton, M.
Eyskiue Miller, s. D, Undertake.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL
THE GRAIN rRADE-CROPs, sc.


The Cincinnati Price Current of December
10th, says
The past week has developed very little
change in the prevailing characteristics of
crop conditions OF grain movement. Some
slight apprehension in reference to weather
injury to wheat is evidenced but the average
condition is undoubtedly maintained. The
offerings of wheat in the central regions con-
tinue light. while the corn movement is some
what enlarging.
| The disposition among farmers to hold
wheat is still apparent. The growing crop
while still showing some lack of development
| owing to the severe drought early in the fall
is progressing as we'll as could be reasonably
expected.
December wheat at Chicago closed lie be-
low the highest point of the week. &c above
the lowest point and 1c lower than a week
ago.
Corn at Chicago for December closed 1c
below the highest point of the week. &c above
the lowest point, and &c lower than a week
ago.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were
6,318, 900 bushels for the week, against 6,919,
600 the preceding week, and 3,396,000 last
year.
Corn receipts were 8, 1863, 900 bushels. against
go, 900 the preceding week, and $40 900 last
year
Closing prices of wheat Wednesday at Chi
cago for months mentioned compare with
previous weeks and year ago as follows:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
Pastoral Call Accepted.

Rev. M. L. Wood, who has been the able
and efficient Pastor of the First Baptist church
of Newport News, has accepted the call to the
Baptist church of this city to succeed Rev. w.
]. E. Cox. His resignation of his present
pastorate will go into effect on the 18th of
January. The Baptist Congregation of this
city is to be congratulated on having secured
pastor so soon, and on getting one so highly
usefulness. Though all Wood, he is by nc
means blockhead.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
.he needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive, efIcctually cleansing the system,
tlispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
ncys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
feb1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
County Revenues and Expenditures

For the fiscal year ending July 3Olh, 1895,
the revenues amounted to $69, 556.O7 and the
expenditures to $72, 165. 96-making an excess
of expenditures of $26O9.89
The small pox expense amounted to &c.
30S.34, which was an expense that could not
be anticipated and provided for when the
levy for that year was laid But for this item.
instead of a deficiency of s26o9.s9, there
would have been surplus of Sc, 1884 which
would have been much more comforting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
Death Of Capt. n. n. Hanger.

respected citizen, who has been merchant at
Churchville for the past 20 years, died at his
residence there on Tuesday of last week, De.
cember 18th, in the seth year of his age. He
was brother of DR.. J. M. Hanger of this city
and of James A. Hanger of Warrington. He
leaves widow and three sons. He was gal
liant Confederate soldier throughout the wal
between the States, and during the year be-
fore its close was Captain of the Churchville
Cavalry company that did good service.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
hyer-QgR.

Cards are out announcing the marriage of
Mr.. W. H. Hyer to Miss Edna Earl Ogg at the
NJ. E. Church South, this city, at $50 on the
evening of January proximo.
Miss Ogg is one of the prettiest and most &C
complished young ladies of Staunton, and
Mr.. Hyer, one of its most successful young
business men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
rBEMopERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant laxative, Syrup of Figs.
when in need of the laxative effect of gentle
remedy than by any other, and that it is more
acceptable to them. Children enjoy it and i
benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of
Figs, is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
THE STANTON SPECTATOR.

The SPECTATOR has been reduced
to one dollar per year. 1t, is thus
within the reach of everyone.
1t will give more attention to county
affairs than any paper published in
Staunton has heretofore done.
Its columns will be medium for all
matters of particular concern to the
county people. The news from all
portions of the county will be carefully
gathered.
It will be as neat and attractive a
newspaper as was ever published in
Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

To Our READERs-"Christmas Gift! There
we have caught you. Now send on a dollar
and get the SPECTATOR for whole year which
promises to be one of stirring events and no
one should be without the SPECTATOR. We
wish you all merry Christmas and happy
New Year-with health, peace. and content
ment-with long life and much prosperity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
PugiIIStIc.

On Monday afternoon near the Courthouse
an alteration occurred between Mr.. Howard
Wilson of this county and City Sergeant Logan
Turner in which the lie was given, and sew
eral blows were inflicted. The parties to the
encounter were arrested by Policemen John
Fretwell, and arraigned before the Mayor,
who fined each $3.50,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
New and Old Subscribers.

1t affords US pleasure to announce that
quite number of new subscribers have been
added to our list since our publication of last
week, and those who were on before have re-
newed for another year. 1t is gratifying to
see the friends of the SPECTATOR rallying so
to its support.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
Put on Your "Specks."

If "Uncle Sam" would put on his 'specks'
and his studying cap, and read little more
carefully the declaration of Monroe. with due
consideration of the circumstances which in
duced him to make it, he might perceive th at
it has no application to the territorial bound
airy dispute between Venezuela and British
Guiana-that neither British colonization nor
the British system of government is involved,
but SIMPLY question of boundary in for
eign country, which should not concern him
at all or disturb his peaceful dreams.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET

SwINE.-Arrivalst this week 16, LAG head. There
Is a full supply of hogs received, some $50 head
In excess Of the full number last week. There
is only moderate demand prevailing in all
the yards, with values a shade easier. Far
Western hogs are quoted at O0a$4 10 per 10U
lbs gross few selling at the latter price others
3 75aA 90 per 100 lbs q few only at the latter
price. Light pigs 75a$3 80 per 100lbs Roughs
75as3 25 cents per 100 lbs gross.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-There is almost no mar
ket for either sheep or lambs, trade being ex
ceedingly dull Sheep sell at xa2& cents and
extra, a few, at cents per ID, most sales 2a2H
cents per lb. Lambs 3a4 cents per 10, and ex-
ira shade higher.
CALvES.-Trade is exceedingly dull, as usual
at this season. Veals sell 4a5x cents per lb.
Grassers lass per head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
Appealed.

The case of R. E. Lee Johnston, who was
found guilty of the charge of felonious assault
on Mrs. Georeie Huff, deaf-mute, has been
appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeals of
Virginia. He has been sentenced to 10 years
imprisonment in the penitentiary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

James M. Owens, postmaster at
Waterfall, Prince William county, who
is charged with being short over 5000
in his accounts, was arraigned and re-
leased on 81. 900 bail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
6taunton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.
xr.rur0,x " naa d 1QAS

STANTON. VA. Dec. "a. 1895.
We have no change to report this week ex-
cept in the price of wheat, which has fallen
from SO to 70 cts as reported last week. to IS cts
The insane talk about war with England has
already reduced the price of wheat and cotton
If war shall be declared, there will be nc
foreign market for these products, and the
loss to the South will be incalculable.
Country Prednca
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

The weather yesterday was mild, with clear
skies. The mercury was above 70 degrees
within few degrees of summer heat as regis
ter ed on the thermometer. We will have
very pleasant weather for Christmas similar
to that of last Christmas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
. The Favorite Magazine
LITTLE MEN and WOMEN

Is the only Magazine edited especially for
Children from 7 to IL.
Its Serials, Short Stories, Poems, Art Pa.
pers, Adventures, Travels, Pictures, satisfy
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No other Magazine fills its place. Ul A'
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The KNoTHOLE IN THE FENCE. A Boys Story.
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NELLIE OGG AND HER GOATS. By Frank Pope
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ANIMALS WITH MINDS. True adventure stories
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WHERE MAMA USED TO PLAY. True stories of
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
Holiday for the Schools.

The Public Schools of this city took recess
on Friday last to Thursday, the End of Janu-
airy, that the teachers and pupils might enjoy
the Holiday season and have a release from
abor and studies for that time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

Poisons engendered by food fermentlng in
a dyspeptic stomach are the direct cause of
rheumatism govt, bronchitis, liver and
kidney complaints, asthma, pneumonia and
many nervous ailments.
These results are prevented by the use of
the Shaker Digestive Cordial, remedy dis
covered and prepared by the Shakers of
Mount Lebanon, N. Y. 1t is in itself food
and has power to digest other food taken Nth
it. Thus it rests the diseased stomach and
finally masters the worst cases of dyspepsia
1t acts promptly and fresh strength and in
| crease of weight soon follow. The first dose,
taken Immediately after eating, abates the
pain and distress SO dreaded by dyspeptics.
Trial bottles-enough to prove its merit-1O
cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

To JUNGLE M."-"Look, before you leap"
"Stop and think before you farther CO." It's
q far cry to Venezuela
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

It rumored in Paris that Italy will
extend to the United States and Great
Britain an offer to arbitrate the Venez-
uelan difficulty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

County Court day busy one. Some of our
merchants reaped harvest One firm is said
whom taken in S100-in cash. As we go to
press the town is lurid with fire works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

Diphtheria, of quite malignant type, is
prevailing among the children in Crabbot-
tom, Highland county, and large percentage
of the cases prove fatal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
"Avo,d All :EntangIing Alliances

This would be very good time for "Uncle
Sam" to read with care and inwardly digest
the Farewell Address of the Father of his
Country" in which he solemnly admonished
his countrymen sedulously to guard against
all entangling alliances with foreign powers.
In that wisest of all documents, there is moth
ing wiser than that solemn admonition. and
it will be sad day for this country when it
shall fail to heed it, and it should not be for
gotten that the governments on the South
American continent are foreign powers as
well as those in Europe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

The following shows the range of prices at
Chicago for No. 2 regular wheat and No. 2
corn for the week ended yesterday, and clos
ing on yesterday and week previous, for the
deliveries menfi0ned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
The visible supply statement shows the fol

Wheat increased 3,04S, 900 bushels; corn SIN
creased 10000; oats increased 123, 900; rye in
creased 1O1 900. barley decreased $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
The Modern Don QuIxote.

Uncle SAM is now about to play new
role. He has resolved la Don Quixote, the
famous Spanish hero de La Mancha, to enter
on his adventures in redressing the rongs OF
imaginary wrongs of all the wrangling gov
ernments on the Western hemisphere. Not
having much to do at home, and as mo pent-
up Utica contracts his powers, he has decided
to spend century of time in settling the
squabbles of other powers. He has under
taken big job-a heavy contract-but he is
spirited and keenly spurred rooster, and is
confident that he can whip all creation and
settle the difficulties of all nations, and be the
highcockalorum Of the world.
Reflection should preoedo Aotlen.
Is Uncle SAM anxious to play the role OF
Napoleon III and invite war with power
full nation when wholly unprepared for such
momentous contest The French, like
some of our inconsiderate people, were eager
for the conflict, but in a few months their
beautiful capital city-the finest in the world
was in possession of the victorious Ger
mans, and their valuable provinces Alsace
and Lorraine added to the German Empire.
War is a serious matter and should not be
entered on hastily and without due reflection.
1t is not those who are most bellicose before
the war, who are most patriotic, or will do
the most fighting when war is declared. At
the first throb of the war-drum, they will
seek bomb-proof position.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

It Is intimated in London that it is
not SO much the Monroe doctrine to
which England objects as it is Secre-
tary Olney's application of it to the
Venezuelan affair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

fire of Bluefields, W. Va, destroy
ed three buildings, including the Cen
trail Hotel. One man was killed and
another fatally injured. Loss $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

A fire at Edinburg, Shenandoah Co.,
destroyed eleven buildings, entailing a
loss of from $4,000 to $4,000, with
SO, 900 insurance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

Wyoming county, w. Va, Alexander
Folly was killed by robbers. and his
wife and daughter tied and gugged,
after which the house was ransacked
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

LAxoL is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25

Closing prices of No. corn Wednesday al
Chicago for different months compare with
one and two weeks ago and year ago as fol.
lows:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
Apples green per bushel.....
Groceries. Etc.

BACoN-counIry, see coun ry pro uce.
Western, canvas hams. IA