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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-08-07
l3ALTiMonE. June 10 1s4

Il rEEV AI# BALTIMORE June H. INA.
| Messrs. SANDs1-G knilemen Most cheerflliy do
addito the numerouS testimonials Of your life pre-
servative Sarsaparis.s ! was attacked i'm the year
1889 with scorfnlous affection on my upper lip,
and continuing upward tAkipg hold OF my nose and
surrounding parts untiithe passages for conveying
tears from the eyes 10 the destroyed which
caused uneeasi9s flow Of tears. Ii also affected
my gums, causing discharge very unpleasant. and
my teeth became % loose that would nothaye been
hard task to pull them out with slight ierk-such
were my feelings apd suffering at this time that
was rendered perfectly miserable consulted The
first Ply sieans of the CITY, but With little benefit
Every thing lheard Of was tried but an Of no SER
vice land rs last resort was recon mended change
Of air but this ike other remedies did mo- gond
the disease continued gradually TO increase ,nt;i
my whole body was affected But thanks 10 hu-
manitf, my Physician recommended YOUR prepara.
ition pf Sarsaparills. procured from your agent
n this City, DR.. James A. Reed, bottles and in
less time than three months was restored to health
and happiness. Your Sarsaparla alone effected the
cure, and with desire that the afflicted may no.
longer suffer, but the right medicine and beree
from disease, Sith feelings Of 10y and, gratitude
remain your friend, I'D
IN DANIEL McCoNNlKAx.
ANY one desirons to know farther particulars will
md me st my residence 10 Front-sireet, where II
VII afford me pleasure 10 communicate any thing ia
relation 10 this cure,
DANIEL MeCONNIKAN.
Personally appeareabefore me the above named
Daniel McConnikan and made oath Of the facts eon-
tanned IN the foregoing statement.
\ JOHN CLOUD, ii
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-08-07

An honest dane in the West, standing
beside the corpse Of her deceasedNhus-
band. bewailing 10 piieous tones his Aun.
timely. departure. observed, It's pity
he's dead. forhis teeth are as good as they
stpSr Wds
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-08-07
THOMAS HOPKINS.
jShepherdstown, Aug s5ls44.-a
SADDLE & HARNESS 4

SADDLE & HARNESS 1
fiS,II a u l q. ~, G TON 81.
SlHE undersigned would take oocasionio re.
- tIrn thanks to his many kind friends for
the liberal encouragement extended ards
dim for tie lssl few years. With the com
nhencemeni of1he nav year he hszbeen ena bled
tp make change ID his business, which will
pf oveaiike of advantage TO BIS customers and
benefcial q himself He viii still contnaie TO
niianufactare, in the most apRfoyed style, and Of
The best materials every description of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-08-07
Ne Veiqh s. Brother.

A RE now receiving from As,o Yerk. per
- Sehooners Frank, Phebe Eliza, and other.
vessels, their SPRING SUPPLYof GRecrRIrs.
consisting as follows -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-08-07

"A Good Rstort.-The ladies Of Roches-
Ter have adopted the motto. d'Totai d5sti..
.nsnee or no husbaads.n5 The young gen.
tlemen, y be even, adopted the motto,
a.Nairal raists or no pires."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-08-07

Too Baa-A premium being lately Of.
fered By an agricultural society for the
best mode Of irrigation. and the latter
word beng made irritotion by a mistake
Of lhesprinter. q respectable farmer sent his
rife 70 claim tie p, izs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-08-07
winchester confectionery.

July al, Is45
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
From tho Richmond Star.

THE ORDER OF SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
We have been requested by the Grand Scribe
of this Order, to publish the following article
from the journal Of their Order, issued by the
National Division.
This Order numbers about $4,000 in The
United States, and is rapidly increasing. 1t
has many distinguished members-among
them the Rev. DR.: Beecher and the celebrated
surgeon DR.. Mussey.
Our SEcRETs.-What are they1 Princi-
pally quarterly password, which, on being
gwen TO the door-keeper, will admit you 10 any
Division in the country then the ceremony
OF initiation; the candidate is introduced into
company of gentlemen, with his ewes wide
open; the evil effects Of Intoxicating drinks
are wildly portrayed in simple lecture. he
IS obligated neither to make, buy, sell, nor
use, as beverage; any spirituous or malt IL
quors, wine or cider; to observe the Cons,i-
tuition and Regulations Of the Order, and not
TO divulge lis private affairs; to promote its
harmony and advance lis interest he is charg-
ed to exert all his influence 10 induce others
to adopt the principle of entire abstinence from
strong drink; to pursue life of integrity to
love his brethren, and keep inviolate the
pledge.-Several times during the performance.
he is asked if he is willing to proceed, and if
he is not, an opportunity is afforded TO retire.
Well, say you, but member is obligated
not to divhlge the private affairs. To be sure
lie is, and what are they other than those a.
bove enumerated We will tell YOU. If a
brother is so unfortunate as to break the
pledge, that is private, and another is no, at
liberty TO retail the fact about the s.ree,s.-ll
brother is in want and we relieve him: this
is prioate, and no member has a right TO tell
it out OF the Division: IF person is propos-
ed, and brother gets up and asserts ,l,a, he
knows him 10 be UNIV or,hy of admission, he is
held responsible to the Division, bu, no broth
er has right to tell of it out of the Division !;
this, also, is private.
Now, this is the character of our Secrets
Is there anything very alarming in them p
! We have no means Of recognition out of doors
no oath, no ceremony that angels might
not look upon and smile and any person is
at perfect liberty TO withdraw from the Order
at any time, if there are not charges agains
him.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

ANECDOTE OF JUDGE PORTER, LATE q. 8
SENATOR FROM LOUISIANA.

"Sir, you used such expressions to-day a.
bout me as no gentleman can stand, aud am
determined 10 have, or take instant satisiac-
ton :"
"Why, sir" said she judge, amy ellen. in
structed and paid me to say these things, and
you had better see him--and you ough, to be
satisfied that he did not prove them %
"Sir, your client is pi.iful, speaking scoun,
drel, aud haye thrashed him three times
and intend to thrash all the endorsors of his
Internal lies 20
swell" said the Judge, "do you know wha.
you remind me Of 20
"No! and don't want to knowlo
"But hear me-yOu have plenty Of time %
"Say on, then-bs quick"
"Why you remind me of dox'-(here the
defendant made an involuntary motion with
his hand)-" dog who pursued and bit
the stone that hit him, instead of the hand tina!
threw it."
Defendant, scratching his head-"I wish |
may be shot if don't believe you are in the
right".--and turning away-"I must go and
whip that fellow again."
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A g D 7 q JJ IA ~ U | go
TO ANALYZE SOILS.

lst Take small quantity Of earth from
different parts of the field, the soil of which
you wish to ascertain, mix them well together
and weigh them !; put them in an oven heat
ed for baking bread, and after they are dried,
weigh them again; the difference will show
the absorbent power of the earth: When the
loss of weight in 400 grains amounts to so
this power is great, and indicates the presence
of much animal or vegetable matter but when
| it does not exceed 90, the absorbent power is
small, and the vegetable matter deficient.
End. Put the dried mass into a vase, with
one-fourth Of its own weight Of clean water,
mix them we'll together; pour off the dirty
wafer into second vase, and pour on as much
clear water as before stir the contents and
|'contlnue this process until the water poured
on Is as clear as that poured on the earth.
What remains, in the first employed vase after
thesc washings is sand, silicious or calcareous.
Ord. The dirty water, collected in the Sc
cond vase, will form deposit which after
pouring of the water, must be dried, weighed
ana cafcined, that is reduced TO powder
on weighing 1t after the process, the guam
"'y LOST Will show the quantity of animal and
crSeta6fe mould contained i'm the soil
4th. This cacined matter must then be
carefully Puiverized and weighed, as also the
ilrst deposit OF sand, but without mixing them.
l o these, apply separately, sulphuric acid, and
what they Qhe earths and acids togothor) lose
m weight, indicates the portion of ca1careous
earth contained in the first vase after deduct
ing the lime, is slick that in the other, alum
ina. Carbonate of lime, termed ca!careous
earth, is composed of SIS parts of lime and 46
parts OF carbonic acid this acid is displaced,
and driven of by the muratic acid, in conse-
9uence of its stronger affinities for the vase.
Hence if the earths and acid weigh as grains
less alter the mixture than before, supposing
me quantity experimental upon to be 400
grams, IT shows ,ha, as grains of carbonic acid
nave been driven of, and that the soil contains
70 per cent. of calcareous earth, or one fourth
The proportion of this earth in good soils,
varies from 10 to 30 per cent.-Vdllcy Far
mer
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SEGARS.
SNUFFS.
NEW AND INTERESTING.

HAVE just received from the publishers, the
following new and highly interesting publ
cations, viz =
Frost's History Of The World Nth 500 Beau
tifuI illustrations.
Frosps Pictorial History Of the United States
IN English and German.
These works are published in numbers at SO
cheap rate, that they are within the reach OF
every one, and they are presented in so pleasing
form as to induce the young to read them with
avidty and delight.
Agents are wanted to dispose of the above
works throughout the State.--Make early appli-
cation.
CHAS. F. FISHER, (Harman's Hotel, }
;, agentjor ID. G. King.
July 81, 1916.
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MANuRE.-lt is really surprising 10 sec
what large quantity may be collected and
made from very small number of cattle. IL
barn yard were cleared once a week and
transferred to the compost heap, which should
be made save-all of everything that ever
had vegetable or animal life, large heap is
soon made with mud, sod from The sides OF
the roads, and the deposit Of bitches, which
may be thrown over, and moved after rains
before the land is put to work The great
process Of nature IS 10 reproduce, and we NAV
have this reproduction in grain, fruit or veg
e!ables. All we have TO do is to prepare The
earth, sow or plant, and cultivate, and bounti.
lul providence does the rest.-Far's. .lonth1j
Visitor
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

WATER FOR CALvEs.-Accdent recently
taught me what, till then, did not know, viz !:
that calves while fed or milk, need free ac-
cess to water. had supposed the milk (con-
s'lIutin9 their entire iood0 was enough with
out water But in changing my calves from
one pasture TO another, they passed water
trough, and drank heartily. acted on the
hint, and have since supplied them, and find
they need water as often as older cattle. No
day passes without their using more or less.
Perhaps. every body else knew this; but least
some may be as ignorant as was, | thought il
best TO speak kind word for the calves, who
cannot speak for themselyes-O Ohio Gil.
Northeast, May, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
FARMING TO SOME PURPOSE

we have been SO struck with the effects Of
good farming, in case brought to our notice,
that we have taken down the facts for the
public benefit, and with IA hope that the ex-
ample will excite emulation, and induce 9th.
crs to make similar experiments.
farm on the head of the Opeuuon. (known
as MIR. Neill's farm had been rented out for
many years, nearly half century perhaps,
and was overrun with thistles and briers that
The tenants could scarcely make the rent
For the last ten years, it had produced an av-
erage no, exceeding six bushels per acre. In
this apparently impoverished state, it was
taken in hand TO be cultivated by Mr.. GEORGE
Latshaw, Of Cumberland county, Pennsylva-
ma. Mr. l.. began by moving down the briers
ana thls!les, and Ploughed the land eight
incnes GeeP. The neighbors told him he
could not produce anything, but his labor was
rewarded by yield of 80 bushels of Corn to
Inc acre. This he attributes to the deep
Ploughing and careful cultivation. pretty
good commencement, it must be allowed
Mr. Latshaw then ploughed his Wheat
ground In the months of July and August,
eight inches deep, giving it the second plough
ing about the middle of September, and har-
rowing in his seed This method of working
sh0 laIiu, gave III Dody ana moiSure-and up
on ~ acres, thus TILED, he has averaged 80
bushels of Wheat to the acre. By deep
Ploughing, and cultivation in the early part of
The season, the troublesome crop of briers and
thlstles has been entirely removed, and the
extraordinary result above named has beer
attamed-and this without clover or manure.
MIR. Latskaw considers the Valley lands equal
to those OF Pennsylvania, and generally want.
ing little else than thorough cultivation:
Glover and manure will come in play as val
liable auxiliaries, but work, iudicious work,
he considers the first important movement.
This case has not simply afforded us a par.
agraPh. We present it as matter for the
grave consideration of our farmers. If such
results can be attained by proper exerlion
why should Virginia be permitted to sink in
her agricultural character? Why should mer
seek homes in the West, when all the lust
rewards of industry can be attained in this
delightful Valley Let us wake upset the
coulter deep, al proper seasons and let tho
latent resources of our fertile soil be brought
forth, as they can be, by the vigorous arms of
our eomanry.-UincheS,e Republican.
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AGENTS WANTED.

EVERAL intelligent, active gentlemen are
~ wanted as agents for the sale Of Howe's His
torical Collections of Virginia and Frost's Picto.
rial Illustration Of the United States, both of
winch publications are in high repute, and great
demand--indeed the first edition of the former
WORK has already been exhausted and supply
OF the second edition is daily expected. Having
me exclusive agency for the sale of these works,
In 'ie western and southern parts Of the State, |
can give to those persons wishing to engage,
Their choice of counties, and make it an induce
ment for such to undertake an agency. Apply to
me at Mrs. Harman's Hotel, next door to Mr..
Shehey's Law Office.
CHAS. F. FISHER,
July II, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

"Ihe enamelling Of iron ware has been prac-
tiSed for some time in this country, but tho pro-
cess has been kept secret. We are now able 10
make public that which is used in England, and
we trust our iron founders will adopt it. Iron
vessels, when thus coated on the inside, are the
very best In The world 70: culinary purposes. The
vessels to be coated are first cleaned perfectly
with weak shlphnric acid, then washed with cold
water and dipped in a Thin paste made with
quartz first melted with borax, fedspar, and clay,
Tree from iron,) reduced to an impal pable pow
DEL and with sufficient; water to form the paste.
They arc then powdered in the inside with lin.
en- bag containing very finely pulverized mix
Lnre OF feldspar, carbonate of soda, borax, and a
little oxide of tin. They are then dried, and
heated in an enamelling furnace. The coating
obtained is very white, and resists the action o.
fire and acid, or alkaline solulions.n
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
WAYNENBORO' HOTEL

vgNHE subscriberrespectfully informs his friends
= and the public generally, tina, he has leased
the above establishment for a term of years, and
took possession on the LIST instant. 1t has been
the principal Hotelin the place for a number OF
years, and enjoyed fine character as Public
House. 1t shall therefore be my pride and pleas.
reputation. My table shall be supplied will,
every variety that the market affords, and the
stable with good provender and attentive Host
iers. CHARGES MODERATE: In return he respect.
fully socits share of the public patronage.
WIN. w. GIBBS.
Waynesboro', Jan. 80, lS45.-tf
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THE ARIsToCRAcY AT SARATOGA.

A correspondent of this fashionable place
OF resort remarks :-"Aris,ocracy amusing
word as we adopt it. Miss s., the sau-
sage-maker's daughter, proud of her fortune,
affects to look with grave and pa,ronzng
air on Miss A., whose father was only
successful dealer in live hoys-whie her Pa,
at all events, was attached to the scientific
manufacture Of bolognas. Miss A., in her
turn, looks with the most profound contemp.
on Miss B. who can only claim descent
from candle-maker, and disdains consorng
with any one who could even stoop SO low
IN the scale of society as to deal in sdps.'"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

WORMS IN HEADS OF SHEEp.-Messrs Ed
TORS see by the January number that some
inquiry is made for remedy for worms in
tue heads OF Sheep. Nothing has ever ap-
peared as a remedy excepting what a gentle
man from Vermont told me few days ago.
Make q solution Of salt and water and com i.
mon pepper with syringe inject the mix
ture iorclbly up the nostrils Of the sheep. This
is perfect cure.-Pr Far.
A. BEACH
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
JOHN ". AMBODEN ,
attorney at EGsU.
STANTON. VA.

STAUNTON, VA,
WILL practise regularly in the Superior and
County Courts of Alternate and Augusta,
and the Superior Courts of Rockingham He
VII! give prompt and diligent attention to all
business confded to his care and management.
His once is the FIRST on the new brick range in
FRONT of the Court House in Stanton where
he may be found at all times, when not in attend
ance on any of the above Courts.
April II, 1915.
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Nagxs ~ 8dszz.
T@~SsTE S,s@aeas~%
p o u N I Y o

FROM THE WINTERS WREATH.
IT'S HOME WHEREVER THE HEART rs.
IT'S home whcrc'er the heart is
Wherc'er its loved ones dwell,
In cities or in cottages,
Thronged haunts or messy dell;
The hearts a rover ever,
And thus wave and wild,
The maiden with her lover walks,
The mother with her child.
IT'S bright whcre'cr the heart is;
Its fairy spells can bring
Fresh fountains to the wilderness,
And TO the dcscrt--Spring.
There arc green isles in each ocean,
O'cr which affection glidcs;
And haven on each shore,
When Loves the star that guides.
IT'S free where'cr the heart is;
Not chains, nor Dungeon dim,
May check the minds aspirings,
The spirits pcaling hymn
The heart gives life its beauty,
Its glory and its power
IT'S sunlight to its ripping stream,
And soft dew TO its flower.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

LuDIcRoUs MIsTAKE.-A Frenchman hav-
ing heard gentleman make use of the ex-
preston cit strikes me forcibly," and not be-
ing very well acquainted with the parance of
John Bull, shortly afterwards introduced the
same expression thus, in conversation alt
do knock me very hard dat dis is de reason,n
SC,
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WIlLlhIAEI LILO IaIAl8M. {
attorney at LaaU,
STA ITNTnN VA

STAUNTON, VA,
WILL attend regularly upon the Superior and
w County Courts of Augusta, and Cooperation
Courts OF Staunton. Business entrusted to him,
will be promptly attended to.
r. Office in the County Building, opposite the
Courthouse.
April, 10, IS15-tf
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Candle ManMfactory.

'HE snoscriberfespectfuly informs his friends
ana 'he public that he has provided himself
WIN the necessary apparatus for Moulding Cam
dIes' IN the neatest and most expeditions manner
re VIII oe aole 70 supply families at the rate of
100 weight, and where the Tallovs is furnished
he will mould for SO per 100 lbs.
tg@ lie Will continue the Butckering Business
as usual. o
~ His Grist MI is now in full operation.
Pa,ster ground on the shortest notice
JOHN Ii. Asst.
stanton, April II, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

According to a printed statement of the Jour
neymen confectiohers Of Scotland, "mineral
white" which in plain words, is stucco, or plas-
ter of Paris, is largely used in the Manufacture Of
ozenges, in the following proportions Plaster
Of Paris IL lbs, starch II lbs and surar II lbs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

a young lady of sixteen years, daughter Of
Mr.. John Tyson of Arson County, N. G. com
fnitled suicide by drowning herself, about fort
night slnce-in consequence of slight reproof
received from her mother for trivial offence.
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STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
By KENToNHARPEa.
Il f II M S

MS.
o. The "SPECTATOR' Is published, once a ,ceek,
lars and Fifty Cents DELAYED 6erond he expiration Of
Me year No subscription ,ciu be discontinued but al
Me option Of the Editor, unfit all arrearages paid.
oo- al communications 10 the Editor by mail must he
postpaid, or they toiN not be attended to.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of thirteen line, Tor less }
nserfed three times for dollar and tcenty pe cents
Jor each subsequent Larger advertisements
IN me some proportion. liberal discount made to adj
certisers BY bhe gear.
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TO RATTERS.

H'HE subscriber has just received a lot Of prime
GUM oHELLAC which will be sold very
low Tor cash or to punctual customers.
T.. BERKELEY.
Stanton, May IS, 1915.
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Wanted, E8ssuediufeyy.

VEN or fifteen Journeymen CARPENTERS,
to work on the buildings of the VIRGINIA In
st,etloD. JAMES w. HUDSON,
May Is, 1915. For the Comnanv
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RAPID.--A citizen Of Illinois recently travelled
from Boston to Springfield, Illinois, by way of
Buffalo and Chicago, in six days and seven
hoprs--a disarco OF obeut 1900 niler
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n O n I q j. Q

LUDWELL II. BROWN & BEVERLY TUCKER,
HAVING purchased the interest of Edwin Nj
II TAYLOR, in the concern of Brown, Taylor
e. Tucker, that firm is this day dissolved-and
the business will be in future conducted under
the style Of BROWN g. TUCKER, who are
fully authorized to settle all the affairs of the
late firm.
- All persons having unsettled accounts
against the late concern, or Edwin Nj. Taylor,
will please present them at once for settlement.
LUDWELL II. BROWN,
EDWIN NJ. TAYLOR,
BEVERLY TUCKER.
Richmond, June 5, IS45.
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w a 81 II ED
s 000 FEET inch and half PLANK, Of
3OON good quality, TO be delivered at the
Deat and Dumb and Blind Institution, for which
the cash will be given.
., J. w. HUDSON,
'u'y rs 1915. For the Company.