Staunton Spectator from Staunton, Virginia • 3

EN ERAL A1JV RTXS Ri i-V STAUNTON SPECTATOR A Married. Death or Capt. Levi L. Stevenson. The Special Notices CoL Geo.

Deneald's Letter. The letter of Col. Djweahs, of Rockingham, 1 Tuesday, August 26, 1873. Col. Withers' Speech at Salem.

In notice of the speech delivered at Salem, the Roanoke Times says: "The meeting being duly organized, Colonel Withers was introduced to the people amidst deafening applause. He went to work io good earnest, and in a few moments commanded, the rapt attention of all present. He urged upon all the necessity of hard work and united effort in behalf of the Conservative cause. He took the broad ground that the success of Radicalism in Virginia implied negro equality, mixed schools, onerous taxation, and total social and political ruin. He referred to the pregnant fact that a resolution, offered in the Radical Convention in Lynchburg oppossiog mixed schools was voted down with little or no opposition.

This of itself should convince the white men of Virginia what their duty is to eaoh other, to their wives and their children, in the impending crisis. It shows the aims which actuates a large majority of that mongrel party, who are coming forward with specious pleading asking the support of the white people of the State. Bat give them control of the executive and leg-' islative departments of the State goveroment, and soon Virginia will be in the very deplorable condition of the Southern States controlled by carpet-baggers and negroes. The Radicals have thrown down the gage in the matter of race, and we should accept it unflinchingly. The lines shonld be strictly drawn." Intemperance.

Kid well, of Fairfax Court-house, while under the influence of liquor, fell on the pavement stoneg in that village, between 10 and 11 o'clock Wednesday night, and killed himself. LIST OP AOVERTISKO LETTERS remaining in the Staunton Post-Office, for the week ending August 25th, 1873 Countt MEETiwa. In accordance with the anaouncement of the County Superintendent, a meeting was held in the Court-house on yesterday at 1 o'clock, P. for the purpose of electing a county and city committee. In the absence of CoL John B.

Baldwin, the County Superintendent, on account of sickness, on motion of Wm. A. Burke, MaJ. Wm. M.

Tate was called to preside. Gen. John Echols explained the -object of the meeting and read such portions of the plan of organization adopted by the Conservative State Convention as referred to county organization. On motion of Col. M.

G. Harman, citizens present from the different Townships and Wards held consultation meetings to recommend to the county meeting, the names of two from each as suitable persons to constitute the county and city committee. In accordance with the reccommendations as reported by the several Townships and Wards, the meeting elected the following to constitute the County and City Committee Pastures' Township. Col. F.

F. Sterritt and Maj. Wm. M. Tate.

South River. Geo. A. Bruce and Dr. T.

W. Shelton. Middle River. Dr. Jas.

R. Stout and Chas. S. Roler. North River.

J. Givens Fulton and John A. Mills. Beverly Manor. J.

Wayt Bell and Capt. J. Bumgardner, Jr. Riverheads W. T.

Rush and St Clair Turk. First Ward. Gen. John and Col. M.

G. Harman. Second Ward. Cel. John B.

Baldwin and Wm. A. Burke. Capt. James Bumgardner, offered the following resolutions which were adopted unanimously Resolved, 1st That this meeting ratify the nomination of James L.

Kemper for Governor: Robert E. Withers for Lieut. Governor and Raleigh T. Daniel for Attorney General as made by the Convention which assembled at Richmond, on the 6th day of August, 1873. Resolved, 2d That each member of this meeting will contribute all in his power to secure the election of said nominees.

On being called upon to address the meeting, Gen. Echols, Capt. Jas. Bumgardner, Col. M.

G. Harman, Maj. J. Marshall Hanger, Maj. Thos.

C. Elder and Col. Absalom Koiner, in the order mentioned, delivered spirited and patriotic speeches in enthusiastic support ot the Conserv death of this highly' respected and aged citizen occurred at 12 o'clock, on Wednesday last, the 20th at the country residence of his Col. Ml Harman, about 8 miles from this place, at the advanced age of 85 years, 9 months and 9 days. He retained all his faculties in a remarkable degree to the time of his death.

He was not only one of the oldest Masons in the State, having been a Mason for more than 69 years, but he was one of the brightest and most distinguished of that venera ble order, having held for years its most honora ble positions. For 20 years, he was Master of Staunton Lodge No. 13, into which he was initiated in March, 1814 then Grand Master of the State of Virginia Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter; Grand Lecturer of both Grand Lodge and Chapter for 17 years, Grand Lecturer of North Carolina and Eminent Commander of the Commandery at Norfolk. He held the office of Postmaster in this place for some years before the late war between the States, and held it during the war. In the war between the United and Great Britain in 1812, he held the position of captain.

He was born in Liberty, Frederick county, Maryland, on the 11th of November, 1787, and came to this place in 1813. In the same year, he married a Miss Dunlap of this county, who blessed him with! a number of children. He leaves four daughters and two sons to mourn their sad bereavement We quote the Vindi cator "His daughters are Mrs. Getty, of New York, wife of Brig. Gen.jGetty, U.

S. Mrs. Harman, wife of M. G. Harman Mrs.

Margaret Kinney and Mrs. Porterfield Kinney. His sons are Brig. Gen. J.

W. Stevenson, U. S. and Wm. R.

Stevenson, of Fauquier. He leaves some thirty grand-children. The funeral took' place Thursday afternoon, at o'clock from Trinity church, services being read by Revi W. Q. Hullihen.

assisted by Rev. R. H. Phillips. The remains were interred in the Church yard with the usual Masonic cere monies, all the Masonic orders in the city being represented at the grave, and many visiting Brothers from Charlottesville, Lynchburg and Richmond, who had come on for the purpose of being present.

The remains were brought to the Church under an escort of Knights Temp At a meeting of Staunton Lodge, No. 13, A. A. August 21st the following resolutions, reported by the committee appointed 'for that purpose, were adopted i Whereas. It has pleased Almighty God of His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst our venerated brother, Most Worshipful Levi L.

Stevenson, the oldest member of Staunton Lodge, and former Grand Master of Masonry in Virginia, therefore Resolved, That while we bow in submission to His will, wo feel that in the death of our late be loved associate, we nave sustainea a loss render ed irreparable by his rare Masonic acquirements, his genial and attractive social qualities, and his exalted purity ana worth ot cnaracter. Kesolved. That by the aeatn ot urother te- 1 1 1 "1 venson, we nave iobi a inena wnose earnest ana unceasing labors have largely contributed to the welfare and honor of Masonry in Virginia. Resolved. That by his extraordinary knowl edge of, and bis eloquent instructions in the Ma-ssonic art.

Brother Stevenson has rendered himself a member fwhose counsels and teachings were all of the most estimable value to the Brotherhood which he loved and honored. Resolved, That in his relation with, and his conduct towards his Masonic brethren, illustrated by a long life of honorable and active useful- ness, ne nas lettan example wormy oi lmnauou. Resolved. That we tender to hi9 tamiiy tne as surances of our most sincere and heartfelt sym pathy in their gxeat bereavement. Resolved.

That a copy of these resolutions bo sent to the family of Most Worshipful Brother Stevenson and tuatlhey be published in the pa pers of this city. A. auntleroy, i Thos. A. Bledsoe, W.

H. H. Lynn, J- Committee. E. Louis Idk, H.

Phillips. i Temperance Picnic On Saturday next, the 30th instant, the Sons ot Temperance, Friends of Temperance and Good Templars will have a basket picnic in Mrs. Richardson's Grove, at the West end of the City. Addresses will be delivered in the morning and evening. The clergy and.press are invited to be present.

Members of the various temperance organiza tions of the city and county, and those friendly to the cause, are invited and urged to bring their families and their baskets and join us. Liet it be understood at the breakfast table Saturday morn ing, tnat tne dinner ciotn win oe spreaa upon the picnic grounds and that every member of the iamily is expected to be present. Those having croquet sets will please bring them along. Let each one go upon the grounds determined to do his or her share towards tne general enjoynfent, and we cannot fail to pass a pleasant and profitable day. Committee.

The last apportionment of the County School Funds, for the year 1873, amounting to $2,171,88, is divided among the different districts according to school population, giving 27 cents to each pu pil, as follows Middle River, North River, 392.04 South River, 388 80 Riverheads 374 76 The Pastures 314.82 Beverly Manor, 272.70 $2,171.38 Distiict clerks please embrace the above am'ts in their annual reports. J. UU Staunton, Aug. 21, 1873. Canvassers.

For this Congressional Dis tnct Dr. Samuel H. Moffett of Rockingham, V. W. Southall of Albemarle, and Capt.

James Bumgardner of Augusta. For this Senatorial District Maj. J. Marshall Hanger. 1 For Aueusta and Staunton Mai.

-Thomas Elder, and S. Travers Phillips. We hope these canvassers will make the can- vass warm ana win not reiaxtneir exertions uu the battle is fought and the victory won. This county should not think of giving less than 2000 majority for the conservative ticket. It might give more, and we hope will.

I Returned. Mr. C. A. Richardson, of the firm of Richardson and Bell of this city, arrived here on Saturday afternoon last, after spending several months in visiting interesting portions of England, Scotland, Austria, Italy, He has had quite a pleasant tour, and looks the picture of good health.

He is gratified to find that the "Queen city of the Valley'' is still rapidly im proving, and thinks that, if it shall continue thus to improve, it will be as large as "famous Lon don Town" by the time that Macauley's New Zealander will be found standing upon a broken arch of London Bridge, sketching the ruins of St. Paul's. Very likely. List of Patents. The following patents were issued from the U.

S. Patent Office to citizens of Virginia, for the week ending July 29th, 1873, Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander Ma son, solicitors of Patents, 605 Seventh street, Washington, D. C. I Machine for dressing millstone Joel W. Par ish, McJJarland.

Washing Machine James W. Taylor, Ash land, i i Col. Jno. B. Baldwin.

During service at the Episcopal Church in this city on Sunday last Col. Baldwin was taken sick suddenly. The at tack is similar to that with which he suffered some months since. We are pleased to Btate that he is now better, and hope that he will soon be restored to health. It was not Mr.

J. H. Callison, but Mr. C. W.

Callison, who came to this place and from here went to the camp-meeting on a velocipede. We make this correction at the request of Mr, J. H. Callison who does not wish to rob another of the credit due him. For the Spectator.

I Won't the Conservatives of Augusta support Matthew for tae next legislature It i Augusta, i Dr. Geo. S. Walker can take a few boarders See advertisement TEACHERS. JL Our new Catalogue BUiiUUJLi UUOK.3 for the Tall of 1873, is now ready, and will be mailed to Teachers and others on This Catalogue contains a complete list of School Books, giving retail prices, and includes all the latest Correspondence from Teachers iii reference to School Books and School Supplies, is requested.

Address HUNTER CO.T, Booksellers, Staunton, Va. PRICES REDUCED Owing to the de-decline in the price of Pig Iron, we will on and after August 15, 1873, reduce the price list on Plows and Plow Castings to the old pri- ces. W. BURKE, ALABUE LOT OF "QUEEN BESS" -and other new style Frillings, Leather Belts, Velvet Riband, and other new things, 1 just received by i DAVIS A. KAYSER.

THE PARKER GUN, SEND STAMP FOR 'CIRCULAR PARKER BROS WEST .1 GEORGE E. PRICE, Agent, Staunton, Va. FROM $500.00 TO $20,000. To the OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF HORSES. Oenllemen You have raised on your farms and in your stables, horses that might have brought you thousands of dollars Instead of hundreds, if their true value had been known but they have been sold for a few dollars, and others have made fortunes at your expense.

You now have an opportunity to see what is in your stock before you sell, bj having them trained. In view of this fact I have been induced to construct a race track on my farm, eight miles Southwest. of Staunton, on Summerdean road, near Jacob Baylor's, for the purpose of Breaking and Tbainino H0E8ES to the harness or saddle, in all the various gafts, I have all the necessary equipments, such as saddles, harness, sulkies, skeleton wagons, fine stabling and one of the best grooms in the State. Charges moderate. Parties having good young horses to sell, can find a purchaser by applying to me.

For particulars, call on me at my farm, or in Staunton, or address J. H. SNAPP, Box 132, Staunton, Va. My fine trotting stallion from Maryland, Patrick Henry, is making the present season at Staunton, and" at my farm. See bills.

ap'29-tf J. H. S. ATA NF.ETINti OF THE BOARD' OF VISITORS OF THE VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE on the 10th of July, it was ''Resolved, That ten days after the commencement of eaoh annual session, if there should be vacancies in the appointments of State students from any of the counties of the State, the Faculty may designate a numher equal to the num- Der oi vacancies wno snail nave all the privileges of State students. The students thus designated shall be taken as far as practicable from the counties or localities in which the vacancies may occur, giving the preference to such students as have already proved themselves worthv of the appointment.

If within thirty days thereafter, any county shall make an appointment, such appointeo shall be admitted, and tne student previously designated by the Faculty as a State student for such county, shall be placed on the list of pay students, i Attention is called to the fact that under the above regulation county school boards must make their appointments of Stale students before the '2nd day of September, at the latest. Apply lor catalogue to C. L. C. MINOR, aug5-Gt i President.

ISS ANNIE CITY HAIR STORE, (Main Opposite Mrs. Faoan's Store.) Referring to the above card. I desire to inform the Ladies of Staunton, and others visiting the city, that I can supply HAIR BRAIDS much cheaper than they can be purchased elsewhere in this city. Prices range from 2 to ffSO per uraid, according to the length and quality of Hair, which is as cheap as thev can be procured in Baltimore, Philadelphia or New York. By sending a sample of hair by mail, those living out of the city will receive the same attention as if ordered in person.

Ladies' Wies made to order at the lowest price, and at short notice. A call is respectfully solicited. I may27-3m QOAL.I LUMBER Li. POWELL, II. DEALER IN WHITE ASH ANTHRACITE RED AND COAL! Chestnut, Stove, and Foundry Sizes.

George's creek Cumberland Coal, prepared open grates or blacksmith's use. Lumber furnished at short notice for any sized oill, at prices corresponding with saw mill rates. f. U. Bos 157.

btaunton, Va. BARBOUR HOUSE, (iordonsYille, Ya. T. D. JENNINGS, Proprietor.

This HOUSE is newlynd handsomely fur nished, and is kept in first class style. The TABLE is always supplied with the best of everything thai the market affords. August lz M. A. 1'UAIT, Civil Engineer, Offers bis services to the citizens of Staunton and vicinity, in the various branches of his profession.

Particular attention paid to Surveying and dividing Lands, making Maps of Farms, sc. Omce near Court House with his father augl2-tf PIANO FOIt SALE Persons desiring to purchase a good ENGLISH PIANO, are requested to make inquiry at the Spectator Office augl2-tf 17 II. WELLEU has just received anoth-lt er supply of those beautiful French China Tea Sets, Gilt Band and Plain Chamber Sets, French China Plates, French China oily Glasses and a full assortment of Glassware. VV. 11.

WKIjIjKK. KITING MATERIALS. Pens, Ink, Pencils, Paper and Envelopes, for sale cheap at KAYENAGH'S GROCERY, july-tf Uor. Augusta ot. and Spring Ijane.

Wants. 4 nnn bushels or wheat. XvULfvl Wanted to purchase ten thousand bushels prime wheat. P. B.

SUB LETT. aul9-4rn ANTED -j 20,000 Shingles. J. H. CALLISON, Middlebrook, Augusta Va.

aal9 ANTED. -A good male cook apply to W.S.WILLS, i Hinton, W. Va. aul9-2t WANTED. A good white woman, without incumbrance, to do cooking, wash ing and ironing.

Recommendations required. Apply at Spectator Office. VIT HEAT I WHEAT The highest mar- aet price tor prime heat, by juiyB BAKER BROS. T1700LX WOOL WOOL! 20,000 pounds of prime wool wanted 1 For which we will pay the highest market price either cash or trade, at cash prices. may 13 i 15 Aft.

ait BaUo. KMENTKOUT fc are paying the highest cash prices for BUTTER. EGGS. CHICKENS and TURKEYS. nov 19 tf fe copy It WANTED 1,800 LOCUST POSTS and 200,000 feet of PINE LUM BER.

SUMMERSON TAYLOR, Opposite Virginia Hotol. 1 tt dnyl Armt, wanterit Aflcta -work for va IB tth.tr pra mooMnta or .11 tb. tljo. tbaa at mnj this); laa, rartteBlusfrMt. fliwqXlaM0.rw1 hilt.

Mil. For JECent. OK RENT. The large STORE-ROOM and SHOE FACTORY, now occuniad by J. J.

McMahon, as a Boot and Shoe btore, on Augusta Street, opposite Court-house. julyS-tf Apply to N. B. HENDRY. WHITE Marseilles Counterpanes--cbMp.

W. H. WELLS tt. Lumber Business. II.

LLNHHAUUH Manufacturer! of KaftASm. IIaAH HIIbJb MOULDINGS, FLOORING. A 4c -4c 4a. Near Chesapeake 4 Ohio Railroad TindC SrAinrro, Va. a JS.

No maWial but seasoned hunber nad 1 addreseed to Hon IInry A. Wise, which was referred to in our -last issue, was published in the last issue of the Rockingham Register, from which we make the following extracts: "The Republican party, which had committ ed the fatal error of relying upon the negro vote as its chief element of strength, has shown itself incapable of proSnng by the egregious it committed in 1869, while the Conserva- iva party again readily accepts the issue as presented of antagonizing race agaiost race in a square contest before the people. It was to avoid this malign and pernicious antagonism that I was induced, at the instance or several prominent Republicans in the State, to address the letter I did to the Richmond State Journal, on the 23th day of June last, indicating a will ingness, under certain circumstances and upon certain conditions, to accept a nomination at the hands of the party. rSut did not do this until I became satisfied that the programme you had so admirably indicated would be rejected by the Lynchburg Convention in advance of any nomination then likely to be made by that body. But 1 did not anticipate at the time ot making my communication io 'he Stale Journal, that the extraordinary ppectaole would be presented of the Federal office-holders and itinerating Congressmen of the State taking possession of that Convention a'tu running it as a close Ivad- ical corporation, by still adhering to the wretched policy (and more wretched for the negro than any one else) ot consolidating the colored vote against the native worth, intelligence and tax-paying population of the State." "I seethe party assuming substantially the same attitude, and inspired by the same narrow Durriosea, which characterized its action four years ago, and 1 have no alternative but to op pose it strenuously as 1 then did.

1 snail, consequently, throw my influence, however humble it may be, into the scale of the Conservative party, should no circumstances intervene' by which a more heaiihful course may be pursued. And this, I take it, will be the action of all those who labored with uie in bringing about a larger measure of reoonc liation and prosperity, in harmonizing, or seeking at least to do so, the relations of the State and Federal administrations." It is the opinion of Col. Denrale that the action of the Rej ubllcan party of this State was sucti, at its Convention in Lynchburg, towards the white pr pulation of the State in be ing led by "Federal office-holders and itenera-ting Congressmen who ran it as a close Radical Corporation by still adhering to the wretched policy (and more wretched for the negro than any one else) of consolidating the colored race against the native worth, intelligence and tax- paying population of the State," that he and others who, like hitn, voted for Grant, should "strenuously oppose it" and "throw their in fluence into thesoale of i he Conservative It should be remembered that Col. Deneale had joined tha Republic party, was a delegate to the Lynchburg CoDveution, and was voted for, for the nomination for Lieut-Governor. Speaking of the salary grab, for which the President is as culr able as anybody else, the N.

Y. Tribune remarks "It wag a shame! ul transaction from begin- ning to end. it was a. gross Dreaca or conn-denoe, a breach of decorum, and a breach of parliamentary law. the national strong-box was first opened a way, just to let the President get his haad ia, and the honorable, members of Congress sat on the lid and said 'Oh; no, that is wrong we go shares with you men it was opened a utue more ior their beutfic and at once the members who were eointr home foi good, and bad not been re elected, put in their protest, and clamored for back-pay as the price of voting for the prospective increase.

That is the way the salary grab was managed." J. Marshall Hanger. The Enquirer is not in the habit of offeriig its counsel to the party as to the telectioa of candidates for the Legis lature bu', io one instance, it now proposes to do to. Major J. Marshall Hanger, of Augusta, who was the Speaker of the last House of Delegates, deserves to be sent back, that he may act again io that capacity, for which he ia so well heed.

He ha3 brains, education, and a high sense of duty to his own constituency and to his State. As a presiding officer, he was serviceable to th Commmonwealth and we venture to suggent to the good people of Augusta to return him to his seat in the House, that, the House may return mm to the Speaker's chair. Rich Enquirer. 1 The Illinois Railuoad Horror. It seems, says the BJt.

Sun, that we are not permitted to speed along the coarse of time even for the space of a week without a prodigious horror of some kind. The latest is the collision of a freight with a passenger train on the Chicago and Alton railroad, in which eleven persons were killed almost outright, aDd thirty-five were wounded, several of whom have since died. In this case it is admitted by officers, of the road that there is no excuse for' disaster, and it is charged to the crimital carelessness of the con ductor and engineer of the freight train, who disobeyed orders in leaviog a station before the passage of he passenarer train, lhe question now to be solved, it would naturally appear, since the pioof is direc ii whether the guilty employees will be punished, and the company pilty ot eojyloying reckless men made to surer also for its "criminal carelessness." As the Richmond Enquirer says the policy of the Conservative party of Virginia ia now just what it was when it "accepted the situation, endorsed the supported the new constitution, and invited Virginians, all native and adopted Virginians, who wanted good gov ernment io this Commonwealth, to rally around its standard and beat back the selfish, sectional, proscriptive party then threatening to destroy her. Let the Radicals rash upon the ranks cf the Conservatives as they may, they will be hurled aside and jeered as they go. But on our part it must not be forgotten that the issue is, whether tbo white man or; the blaok man is to control io the councils of this Commonwealth to guide the government of thu btate to di rect the destiny of Virginia That is the great auestioh and there must be no dodging upon it.

The Radicals must have their noses held to the grind-stone they have been turning for our par- ty. 1 Convicted op Murder. Christopher Craft has been convicted at Danville, of the murder of Dr. Jeffries, and sentenced to be hanged on the 20th of November The circumstances leading to the tragedy were, as is frequently the case, very absurd. The wife of the deceased, while Dlavinz with Craft's children, filled the hat of one of them with shavings and stuck it on his head.

The child ciied, and thereupon a quarrel ensued between Mrs. Crar. and Mrs. Jeffries. The result of the squabble was to bring the two husbands into a quarrel, when Craft stabbed Jeffries to death.

The colored men, James West, who killed his paramour, Annie Gibson, with a hatchet in Baltimora city, and Levin Palmer, who, in com pany with another lored man, Wm. Pritchard, already hanged, committed an outrageous assault udou a white girl in Baltimore county, Md were both hanged, according to law, last Friday West in the jailyard of Baltimore city, and Palmer at Towsontown. There is a man io Botetourt county who re fuses to be a candidate for the Legislature, though "many friends" have urged it. He is known as Colonel J. G.

Sperry, and his name deserves a place high upon the scroll of fame, Governor Walker, of Virginia, has accepted the invitation to deliver the annual address at the Virginia. Agricultural State Fair of this State in October next. i Wilmington, N. is excited over the mur der of Willie Carter, a little boy, by, as alleged, three other boys, at the instigation of his On 17th instant, at St. Francis church in this city, by the Rev.

Father McVerry, Prof Thomas V. Carr, late of Richmond, to Miss Elizabeth S. Samanni of that At Forestville, Shenandoah county, on August 7th, on horseback, by Rev. J. S.

Benniek, Mr. Sylvanus Fax and Miss Leah Millek all of Shenandoah. Deaths. Obituaries are charged for at Advertising Rates. JSotxces of aeatns puoitsnea gratuitously.

Died, on Ausust the 17th, Nettie, voune-est daughter of John and Melinda Garber, aged year, 1 month and 15 uays. On the 11th of August, at the residence of his parents in Bath county, Samuel Merle, infant child of Wm, Jl. and Susan B. McDannald. At on August 12th, Claba A.

Lotd of Covington, Alleghany county, Va. On August 14th, in Montgomery county, Mrs. Elvira H. Petton, widow of Mr. B.

H. Peyton, and daughter of Q-. W. Munford of itichmond. On Aueust 8th.

near Staunton. Lillle Ellen. eldest daughter of Edward and Lizzie Feidler, aged 6 years, iu montns ana days. On the 10th. of August, at the residence of his parents in Augusta county, James William, only child of Crawford W.

and M. Eliza Simms, aged 5 months. In the death of this lovely babe these young parents are deeply bereaved of their hearts' best earthly hopes and dearest affections. But the Savior has folded the Lamb to His bosom, and says, "suffer little children to come unto Me, and forbid them net; for of such is the kingdom of God. MR3.

Kate. Air aTj8TTs, wife of Capt Wm. J. Wash, was born June 29, 1853, was married July 9, 1873, died August 4, 1873. We bad the pleasure of.knowing Mrs.

Wash for many years. For several years she was a pupil of the Wesleyan Institute of this her schoolmates she was always kind, gentle, affectionate. To her teachers always courteous and respectful, ever cheerful and raithtul in the discharge ol her duties. Each day of her school life was a continued record of that kindness of heart and gentlenep of spirit which endeared her to so many warm and devoted friends in the circle in which she moved. Also as a child, sporting about the hearth-stone, or as the more matured daughter, sharing the cares and duties of the household, she was the same kind, devoted sister, the affectionate, obedient daughter.

But all these gifts of nature were graced and crowned by that pearl which is beyond all price true religion the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit that ornament from heaven which throws its mantle of beauty over character and robes and decks it for the skies. During the re vival here in December last, she was haonilv converted to God, and amid the songs of Zion was welcomed into the fold of Christ. From then to the hour of her death, she was. ever found in the path of Christian duty, and walking in the commandments of her Lord. We shall never cast our eyes on the choir of which she was so faithful a member, without missing the appearance of her form and the melody of her song.

On the evening of the 9th of Julv last, she stood at the bridal altarj and then and there as a blooming bride so lull of hope and life's young dreams, she, with her young husband, mingled amid the sweet reunions and warm congratulations of that festive hour. With Affection's fond kiss and Friendship's warm wishes, parents and friends resigned her to her "new and holy es tate" with bright hopes for her long and happy future. But alas alas within less than one Ehort month, the b.ridal scene in the once happy home is replaced by a throng of mourners weeping over her bier. The light and joy of the bridal hour are changed into the darkness and gloom of the grave. How sudden and how sad is this bereavement 1 It casts its dark shadow over a weepiDg household and buries their fond nopes ot ner bright and happy future on earth.

It pierces like iron the soul of her young husband and consigns to the tomb the dearest treasure and brightest hope of his earthly life. His best Iriend hi3 wisest cbunsellor his purest joy of earth is no more. But she still lives lives beyond the storms and sorrows of earth lives amid the fragrance and bloom, the bliss and beauty of Paradise. How with the blood-washed throng she awaits our coming- Lot husband, parents and kindred all meet her there there on the green banks of the "beautiful river" J. um waiting by the river, And my heart has waited long, Now I think I hear the chorus, Of the angel's welcome song Oh I see the dawn is breaking On the hill-tops of the blest, Where the wicked cease from troubling And the'weary be at rest.

They are launching on the river, From the calm and quiet shore; And they soon will bear my spirit "Where the weary sigh no more, For the tide is swiftly flowing, And I long to greet the blest Where the wicked cease from troubling And the weary be at rest." 1873. JCH 25TH 1873. NEW GOODS, KECEIVED THIS WEEK AT J. W. NEWTON'S.

It may seem strange to some that I should buy goods this late in the Yet 'tis true, that I came from Baltimore this week with a nice selection of HEW iUMAIER iRINTSfl- AND OTHER DKY GOODS, Which will be sold so low as to astonish the pur chaser. Received also a new supply of 3sr oso 3t ar i HOSIERY, GLOVES, HANDKERCHIEFS, C. Ladies if tott wish a HANDSOME BELT, Call Early. JEWELRY. Jet, Milton Gold and Tortoise Shell Setts, Uands, Hew styles received this weeK.

Human Hair Goods, REAL AND IMITATION Plaits, Pompedours, Braids, Frizettes, Braids made to order from combings or strait LADIES TAKE NOTICE. I faave received a new set of Blocks for Stamping on Flannel, Linen, Cotton, A COST. MtLUNEHY ANP DBESS GOODS fi DDEIC ZEE 9 RECEIVED THIS DAT TEOM NEW YOEK. Consisting of Ladies', Gents' and Children's Shoes. I I have also a full assortment of Shoes made to order in Philadelphia and Baltimore, and i Warranted to Give Satisfaction.

Ladies will find it to their profit to examine my stock beiore purchasing. ORDERS From the country, amounting to $5.00 and up wards, accorrpanied by the cash, will receive special attention, and the package sent J7KKK of express charges over raiiroaa ana stage lines. Satisfaction as to quality and prices guaranteed. JSPerson8 coming to our city by the morning train, will find my Btore on Augusta street the one leading from tne de potin the large stone building on the left hand side. Look MSr out for the Blue Whitx BS" Stbjped Awning.

Thankful for past favors I solicit an early call. Cash buyers will una it to their interest to exam ine my gooos Deiore purchasing. julv29 J. W. WBWTON.

Mr. J. C. Lilley has been elected City Engineer till the 1st of July next. The letter of C.

A. R. written in London.Eng-land, will be found on the fourth page. The Augusta Fire Company of this place will make an excursion to Covington on "Wednesday, the 3rd of September. The Council have determined to make the basis of taxation of city property 25 per ceut less than the assessment recently made.

Old Afplkj. Mr. A. J. Haruff, near Valley Mills, in this county, has left at our office specimens of last year's apples, which are perfectly sound and finely flavored.

Last week, "Whitfield Morris, son of Lindsey Morris, dec' living on the Blue Ridge near "Waynesboro, lost his life by having been bitten on the finger by a rattle-snake. Mr. "Wright Gatewood of Rockingham county announces himself a candidate for the House of Delegates, subject to a decision of a county convention, if one be held at the September Court. The supervisors of Rockbridge have agreed to take that portion of the Valley Turnpike lying in that county on the terms proposed by the supervisors of this county, to wit: The payment of one-half the cost, amounting to $150. On Tuesday last, the West Augusta Band, as" recently organized, received their instruments purchased in Baltimore at a cost of $200.

This Band will soon be prepared to supply our citizens with good music. Mr. Benjamin F. Hughe3 of Bushville, Rockingham county, had his leg broken in several places below the knee by the kick of his horse, whilst riding in a one-horse wagon, on the 30th ult, about a mile from Dayton in that county. Prof.

John Hart, late Principal of the Baptifj Female Instiute of this place has been elected Principal of the Baptist Female Institute at Richmond, to supply the place of Prof. "Winston who has been elected one of the Professors of Richmond College. The Rev. Mr. Fitzpatrick, of the Harrison-burg Methodist church, filled Dr.

Roszell's pulpit in this place on last Sunday morning and night. His sermons were very impressive and interesting, and he was listened to with marked attention by large congregations. On Sunday of last week, the congregation of the Baptist church of this place voted to call, to fill their pulpit. Rev. A.

B. Woodfin, Pastor at this time of St. Francis Street church in Mobile, Ala. a native of Richmond, and graduate of the University of Virginia and Richmond College. Excursion.

"We learn that the Farmers' Club of Churehville. whose excursion to the "White Sulphur last Summer was such a brilliant success, has a similar excursion to Huntington on the tapis, and will go the latter part of next week. Dr. Socks is to be furnished with a free ticket. Robert S.

Hook of Highland county died suddenly at hi3 residence on the Bull Pasture River on the 9th inst, in the 78lh year of his age. He had been a magistrate for many years, was a soldier in the war of 1812 and was receiving a pension from the Government for his services in that war. That portion of the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Railroad lying between Harrisonburg and Strasburg which has been leased to the Bal timore Ohio Railroad Company, will be taken possession of by that company on the 1st after which time, it is supposed, that there will be three daily trains. The Misses Daingerfield have an excellent school for young ladies at Warm Springs, Bath county, Va. Besides teaching the ordinary branches of learning, and Latin and French, and music on the Piano and Guitar, prominence is given to Domestic instruction, as it is the pur- poso of the teachers to inspire their pupils with an ardent desire to make home happy.

The next session will commence on the 15th of September. New Boakdixg. House. The "old" Wesley-an Female Institute buildings, recently occupied by the Staunton Baptist Female Institute, have been rented by Dr. B.

P. Reese, at which place, he will open, in a few days, a first-class boarding house. He is now engagod in refurnishing the rooms and refitting the buildings. These buildings are conveniently located, and we bespeak for the Doctor a liberal share of public patronage. The Page Courier, on the authority of Col.

Mann Spitler, one of the Directors of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company, states that the announcement made by the Rockingham Register, that the North River Railroad in Rockingham had been absorbed by the Shenandoah Valley and Ohio Railroad, is erroneous that he has attended every meeting of the stockholders and Board of Directors of the Shen. Valley Railroad Company, and never heard the name of Clay or hi3 North River Railroad mentioned before any of its meetings either officially or unofficially. The will have to examine into the source of its "positive and definite information," and put itself rectus in curia. Niwspapeh ADTXETisufQ. Under this head the Louisville (Ky.) Courier-Journal asks why anybody advertises in newspapers, and gives the following sound and simple answer as to why business people advertise and the principle of advertising "Obviously this, that the advertiser wants his 'wants' known that he 'wants' to sell goods; that he 'wants' to hire a 'help' that he wants either assistance or custom, which, in his own private walk in life, he cannot readily come up with.

Why, then, does he advertise? Because he cannot come up with his Very well where should he advertise in order to give the best show Certainly in thatadver-tising sheet which is read by the greatest number of people." Shis. Valley Agricultural Society. The Fourth Annual Fair of this Society will be held in Winchester on the 7th, 8th and 9th of October next. The premium list has been pub lished in pamphlet. The Times says The new scheme of special premiums, (amounting to $2,500.) for field crops, will be tested for the first time at the coming Fair, which will make it all the more interesting to farmers.

It earnestly calls upon the citizens of Freder ick, from both city and country, to put forth their best efforts to make the Fiir on that occa sion a memorable success, as well in respect of attendance and display, and says that they "can not afford to make a poorer show than Staunton, Marunsburg and other ambitious faiCTARIAS COKTROVEBST DEPRECATED. Among the sketches of old Augusta families published in the Spectator, there appeared, about a month since, a notice of Parson John Craig, a distinguished Presbyterian minister of his dav. In that notice It was stated that Mr. Kennerly Craig was a descendant of that minister, though not of the tame religious faith. Whereupon he thought it due to himself to give some "reasons for the faith that was in him." We hesitated about publishing his card, fearing that it would lead to a controversy, but concluded to do so.

as we felt that he had some ground to claim its pub licationHoping, however, that it would not lead to a controversy. With still stronger doubts as to the propriety of its publication, we publish in mis issue the elaborate article signed "Escu lapius." Having admitted that article, we would feel under obligation to admit reply to if such a demand should be made but there the controversy must stop, so far as gratuitous publication in these columns is concerned, for we cannot consent to occupy our space with sectari an controversies, liJSJNT.Lii!.M.JSiN. Andrew Hillo MM Clarke Dull John 2 Eustler A Foreman "W- Johnson James Johnson' Johnson Lawrence Forbush Morris Pago ED; iiADIES. Gray Lucy Johnson Miss Kadford Mrs i Persons calling for Letters in': the abovn list should state that they are "Advertised" to dis- unguisn tnem irom tne daily man. As a list of Advertised letters are made up every week, the date of the paper in which they ajpear should be given.

E. H. SEARS. P. M.

Change or Schedule. On account of the change in schedule, C. O. the Eastern. JNorthern and southern mail will close at 9.30 A.

M. Western. Vallev and Lexinirton at 3 P. M. E.

H. SEARS. P. M. A Fragrant Breath and Pearl Tpnth ta sily attained, and those who fail to avail thorn- selves of the means should not 'complain when accused of gross neglect The Sozodont will speedily eradicate the cause of a foul breath, beautifying and preserving the teeth to the old est age.

Spalding's Glue; stickiest thing out ready. "$1.50. O. L. Wkller has onn or t.wn cartoons left of those extremely low priced Lasting Gaiters.

Ladies who have not supplied themselves, should do so at onco. Price only $1.60. i. Get the Best and Cheapest. If you want to get the best and chennest Fiirnitnrn of all kinds, send your orders to H.

F. 55 Hon, 61.1. 7th street. Washinfrton. D.

O. Or ders filled promptly and satisfaction guaranteed Egg" Gentlemen and Bovs' Calf. Pecreed and Sewed Boots, Gaiters and Shoes, at C. L. Vv sixer's.

3 Cases Men's Stitched Brogues best i C. L. Welle r's quality, at Linen Hats for, gentlemen and Boys C. Weller's. very cheap, at Ladies' and Misses' Boots, Shoes and Slippers.

Children's and Infants black and colored ohoes and slippers, in endless variety, at L. Wellki'p. Special Notices, i Centaar Liniiaent. There is no pain which the Clfataur 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.

1 Where the parts are not gone, its effects are marvelous. It has produced more cures of rheumatism, neuralgia, lockjaw, palsy, sprains, swellings, caked-breasts scalds, burns, salt-rheum, ear-ache, upon the human frame, and of strains, spavin, galls, upon animals in one year than have all other pretended remedies since the world began. It is a counter-irritant, an all-healing pain re- iever. Cripples throw away their crutches, the lame walk, poisonous bites are rendered harm less, and the wounded are healed without a scar. It is no humbug.

The recipe is published around each bottle. It is selling aa no article ever before sold, and it sells because it does just what it pre tends to do. Those who now; suffer from rheu matism, pain or swelling, deserve to suffer if they will not use Centaur Liniment. More than 1000 certificate? of remarkable cures, including frozen limbs, chronic rheumatism, gout, run ning tumors, have been received. We will send a circular containing certificates, the reci- ne.

gratis, to anyone requesting it. One bottle of the yellow wrapper Centaur Liniment is worth one hundred dollars for spavined or sweenied horses and mules, or for screw-worm in sheep. Stock-owners, this, liniment is worth your attention. JNolamily should De without Centaur Liniment. Price 60Gft bottle, large bottles $1.00.

J. B. Rose 6s Jts road way, JNew XorK. Castoria is more than a substitute for Cas tor Oil. It is the only safe article in existence which is certain to assimilate! the food, regulate the bowels, cure wind-colic and produce natural sleep It contains neither mineral mor phine nor alchohol, and is pleasant to taKe.

Children'need not cry and mothers may rest. mar25-ora i Snmmer Disease. THE GREAT REMEDY BAKER'S PREMIUM BIT TERS. 6 From Editor of Norfolk Heratd.J "This is the season which these celebrated Bit ters are mostlv sousht after, and DOS3essing as they do a world-wide fame, it is hardly necessary to impress upon the mind of the invalid their inestimable virtues. We have, in our social in tercourse, heard but one expression in their favor, and that is, whenever used they act like a charm, and prove more efficacious than any medicine that has ever been, onered to the puo- lic.

The maker of these Bitters uses no highly- wrought panegyrics or flaming hand-bills to fur-th3r the sale of his Bitters, but simply throwing the article on its own merits; to be judged accor dingly. He does not, like all the quack stuff now use, say that it will cure all the ills common humanity but he stakes his reputation that whenever taken according to directions it will cure Ague and FeverJ Dyspepsia, Bowel Complaint, Cholera Morbus, Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, and all diseases arisinc from tomiditv of the Liver and inaction of the digestive organs. Their equal is yet to be had. 1 Sold by druggists and country merchants everywhere. E.

BAKER, Proprietor, Richmond, Va. ALEXANDER, of Waynesboro, with Xi. J. M. BICKERS, General Commission merchant, IDS T2t.h Strfifit.

Npar Carv. Richmond. Vs. Special attention to Grain, Flour, Tobacco, Live Stock. Hiehest Prices, Quick Sales, and Prompt Returns guaranteed.

Bags furnished at short notice. Retxbxxces. W. C. Carrington, President Piedmont and Arlington Life Insurance Com pany, Richmond, Va.

Hon. Thomas P. Fitzpatrick. State Senate, Nelson county, Va. Hon.

Thos. S. "Watson. House Representatives. Lou isa county Col.

John H. Guy, attorney at law, Richmond; Judge Jfi. 11. Lane, James u. uor don.

commonwealth's attorney. Louisa C. H. Clerk and Treasurer of Louisa; Judges Robinson and Watson. Charlottesville: Powell and Blacklev.

Staunton Garrett G. Gooch. Esq. Millboro. U.

O. E. R. Fitz, Netherland, Roberts, Jos. E.

Mallory, and other Conductors on C. O. R. R. mayz7-tm 1ITAYNESBOEO 91ILLM.

Having pur- chased the Waynesboro mills, we have emDloved Mr. Wm. D. ewann as miller. Mr.

Swann learned his trade in said mill, working about 7 years. Has milled 8 years in the Galle go mills of Richmond. We think him fully competent to give entire satisfaction. We will trrind for the usual tolls, and solicit the patron age of the public generally, and especially the former customers. We will also be prepared to furnish Zell's.

Powhatan, Baugh's Super Phos phate for cash, or on 12 months' time with satisfactory notes. Will keep ground plaster, at lowest rates for cash. Will also furnish Pacific guano when wanted. Respectfully, SMITH PATTERSON, "Waynesboro, July 15th 8ts Vind copy. A NSDAL MEETING OF W.

S. H. T. K. CO A eeneral meeting of the Stockholders in the Warm Springs Harrisonburg Turnpike Road will be held at Stribling Springs, in the county of Augusta, on the 1st Friday in Sep tern Der, 1873.

By order ot the Board. M. HARVEY EFFINGER, aug5-tdm Secretary and Treasurer. ative ticket. They spoke in laudation of that admirable ticket, presented the issues involved in the contest, showing the vital interests at stake, and urged the importance, not only of a victory, but of a triumphant victory at the election in November, and the duty devolving upon every Conservative voter to go to the polls on that day to make the casting of his vote in behalf of Virginia and his own interests, the duty of that day.

They urged upon the voters of the county to show on that day what Augusta can do when she desires to do something hand some, and said that she would be the banner county of the State if she would do her whole dutv. as she is now urgently called upon" to do by every consideration of interest and of patri otism. We desired to publish at least a brief sketch of the speeches delivered, and took notes with that view, but finding that we had neither time nor space to do so (as it was so near the time at which we go to press when the meeting adjourned) wore compelled to content ourselves with the brief general notice given above. At the conclusion of the speeches, J. Davis Craig, being called upon, instead of deliv ering a speech, proposed three hearty cheers for the ticket Kemper, Withers and Daniel which were given with a vim.

On motion, the meeting then adjourned. Immediately upon the adjournment of the county meeting, a meeting of the county and city committee was held Maj. Wm. M. Tate, Presiding.

On motion of Col. M. G. Harman, Col. John B.

Baldwin was elected chairman of the committee. On motion, the committee ad journed to meet on Monday next at 11 o'clock, A. in the office of Echols, Bell Catlett. It is hoped that every member of the commit tee will be present on that occasion, as it has bu siness3 of grave importance to do. Personal.

Last Friday ex Governor An drew Curtin of late U. S. Minister to Russia, and at present a member of the Penn sylvania State Constitutional Convention, pass ed through this place in company with W. B. McClellan, Pres.

Shen. Valley R. R. and Gen. J.

M. Walker en route to White Sulphur. This is the Governor's first visit to this portion of the State and he expresses himself highly gratified with the agricultural and material de velopment of the Old Dominion. Sampson E. Varner and lady, formerly of this county, are stopping at the Va.

hotel. They are from Portsmouth, Ohio. Mr. amer lett this county 35 years ago, and by honest industry has gained a handsome competency in his adopted Slate. He is a grand-son of the venerated Sam son Eagon, and a worthy descendant of that good man.

Mr. Varner was warmly wel comed by many friends of his youth and we bid him a hearty welcome among the "old folks at home." Col. R. Q. Mills, member of Congress from Texas, is, for the present, with his family, so journing in our city.

He brought his daughters and those of Judge Reagan of Texas, to the Wesleyan Female Institute. Col. Mills will re main in our city until the opening of the next session of Congress. We are pleased to see our schools here patronized from such remote points and by gentlemen of such eminent distinction. Wm.

R. Tyree, formerly of the firm of B. P. Reese druggists, has returned to Staun ton, and, having purchased the stock of Geo. C.

Yeakle, on Main street, will conduct the drug business at that stand. Mr. J. M. Conrad, of Richmond, formerly a citizen of Rockingham county, was in the city last week.

The Drs. Henkel of this place have purchased from Wm. Burke a lot near his residence, 46 feet front, running back 153 feet, for the sum of $3,000, upon which they propose to build offices la th Fall. Mr. John Lohr has purchased from J.

Sidney Moffett his DoDoho farm of216i acres in this county at $20.50 per acre. Maj. Jed Hotchkiss bought at public sale on Saturday last, the warehouse and lot of H. Ker, near the Depot, for $590. Alarm of Fire The alarm of fire was giv en at 4 o'clock yesterday morning.

It proceed ed from the house occupied by Mrs. Margaret J. Churchman on New Street, near the Presbyte rian church. It was found that an ash barrel had burned and the porch was taking fire from it. It was soon extinguished.

Some of the Fire and Hook and Ladder Company promptly re sponded to the alarm. Tournaments vulgarly called "stick-poking' seem to be the rage in Rockingham. Several have already been held in that county within the past few weeks, and another will take place on to-morrow Wednesday, the 27th at Taylor's Springs four miles east of Harrisonburg. There will be tournament, dinner and ball, and the young of both sexes are expecting a pleasant time. We hope they will not be disappoint ed.

Dress Balls at the Springs. There will be a Grand Fancy and Full-Dress Ball at the White Sulphur and also at the Rockbridge Alum Springs on to morrow night Wednesday, the 27th and on the next night Thursday, the 28th there will also be a Dress Ball at the Sweet Chalybeate Springs. Our friend C. A. Richardson, has arrived "safe and sound," and just here he desire us to say, most emphatically, that the members ol the press the "Queen City" are not to interview him except upon the subject of cheap groceries, Fair Grotjhds.

Work goes on finely on the new fair grounds; the buildings are well under. way, fencing is going up, and the grounds being worked np in fine style for racing purposes. The annual meeting of the County School Board will meet in this place on the 6th of Sep 1.1 Hon. Raleigh T. Daniel's mother was thQ daughter of a signer of the Declaration of inde- ptodeaotV.