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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24
The Sight of Beautiful Blind Girl Res
tOred by Marriage.

The Cincinnati Press of Thursday last, SAYS
A physiological wonder occurred short time
since, in this city, which will doubtless prove as
interesting to our readers, as it already has to
psychologists and oculists. A young and ex-
ceedlngly interesting girl, residing on eighth
street, whose name we suppress from motives of
delicacy, and whose amiable disposition, elegant
manners, and placid beauty of soul endeared her
to all who knew her, was, year or two ago,
compelled to discontinue her studies and leave
school, in consequence of partial loss of eye
sight that threatened to become total.
She was entirely unable to read, and although
she could see well enough to enable her to walk
about, visit her friends and entertain them when
they called upon her, the threatened loss of
sight gave her much annoyance, and aroused the
sympathies of all who became acquainted with
the facts.
A number of our most skillful physicians were
employed by the family, and she was even ta-
ken to some of our most noted oculists; but all
their learning, dexterity and management prov
ed unavailing. Her eyes looked healthy, were
beautifully pensive in their expression, and
seemed deep as her soul was pure, but thew
were, nevertheless, to her almost wholly useless.
Notwithstanding this rather melancholy phys
ical defect, young man, who had long been de-
voted to her, offered her his hand in marriage.
She demurred, and through an excess of afec-
ton, refused to bestow it upon the man who
had long since won her heart, stating that she
never would consent to become q burthen upon
the man she loved. For long time he per-
sisted in his suit, and at length, through his
praises and sghs, made her believe that life with
her, even if she were wholly blind, were better
than Paradise where she was not.
month or two ago her resolution was re-
scinded and she became his wife and strange
as it may seem, from that day her eyesight be-
gan to improve, and she is now able to read the
finest print by gas-light without pain and with
out any apparent optical injury. The case has
caused considerable commotion among those
persons who are conversant with the circnmstan-
ces. Apart from its significance as a well es.
tablished ocular fact, it is practical illustration
of what has been oleverly and wittily said,
"that Love is blind, but Hymen is the oculist
who alone can open his eyes"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
P IL TRQIIT & co

A RE now receiving large stock of Drugs. q
IA Medicines, Paints, Oils, &C., which ~
they bought direct from the manufacturers and +
importers, and are able to sell pure articles on
favorable terms. Their stock of SURGICAL IN
STRUMENTS is very large, embracing all instru.
ments needed for town or county practice Also the
largest supply of FANCY ARTICLES Brushes, Fine
Perfumery, &C., ever brought to this market.
Staunton. March 6. 1880
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24
The Little Preacher.

1t may interest some of the younger readers OF
the "Chldren's Column" to learn something a.
bout little Sabbath School scholar who was
known among his school-mates as "The little
Preacher" His parents named him Charles J.
lvy-the last name in compliment to the then
pastor of the chvrch to which they belonged
Ivy was scarce five summers old when he died.
Bat short as was that life, in it he learned much
of God and the holy child Jesus, and of heaven
and the angels, from his pious parents and the
Sabbath School. He was very fond of tie pas
tor, whom he would naively address as "Bud l.
vy," and would sometimes tell him he would be
preacher too. Often would he gather around
him his little companions, and in his own child
like way preach to them He would tell them
that Jesus loved good little boys and girls, and
that God would take such to heaven, where they
would live with angels and with his SISSY and
buddy" who were already there. On these oc-
casions the sslittle preacher would sometimes
say things so singularly touched with earnest pi-
ETY., as to astonish his parents and Others. Lit
tie Ivy was greatly attached to the Sabbath
School--ever when the Sunday came would he
be sure to urge his Pa to take him there, he
wanted to go so much. He delighted to hum
over the ''songs of Zion" which be heard sung at
Sabbath School; in this way he learned great
many hymns; among his favorites we're
sway over in the promised land"
and that other sweet, exulting strain,
'sHappy day oh, happy day!
When Jesus washed my sins away"
Indeed, heaven and the angels seemed to con-
stantly occupy the slittle preachers" thoughts,
especially the last few weeks of his life. A few
minutes before he died, while his parents and
some children and kind neighbors stood by his
bedside, he looked afectionately on them, and
then his childish lips prayed in accents of touch
ing tenderness, ''Dod bess all! bod bess de
children bod bess Susy (Susy was the col
ored woman who assisted in taking care of him
during his sickness.) His Pa then asked him,
"My son do you wish to go to heaven, to be with
sister Georgiana and all the angels9' The dy-
ing child answered with a peculiar calm and
emphasis, 'sYes, Pal" and before many mo-
ments passed the sweet, pure spirit of the child
was caught up by holy angels to the bosom of
Him who said, ''Suffer little children to come
unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the
kingdom of heaven"
Little Ivy was Enthusiastically an example of
the blessed influence Sabbath Schools and pious
family training have on children of even his very
early wears. His case was clear proof of the
Of instlling genuine piety into the
hearts OF the youngest of children and, as such,
should be an encouragement to pious par
ents to commence early-very early-to instruct
their "little ones' in holy things.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

Honor yourself and you will be honored, des-
pise yourself and you will be despised. &
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

'Shall paint your cheeks for you wife9"
"No husband you have done it often enough
by making me blush for you."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24
FOR GOVERNOR,
GABRIEL HIRSHi
FOR LIEUT., GOV.

NOTWITHSTANDING the failure of the Atlantic
IN Cable to come up to the expectations of Of
the knowing ones of the Old and New World, yet
GABRIEL HIRSH, one of the largest stockholders
in the concern, for the purpose of cutivag rater-
nal feeling with all mankind has extended it as far
the city Of Staunton where it is performing some
Of the greatest achievements of the age in the wav
exhibiting at his old stand, on Main Street, the
largest and most complete STOCK OF GOODS ever
brought to this market. The greatest wonder, how
ever, surprising the operations of the Cable
the CHINESE JUGGLERS,' on exhibition at his
window, where the prettiest in the country is al
ways to be found engaged in Repairing Watches
and Jewelry.
% The 81 200 offered some time since Is stillin
the hands of responsible gentleman Staunton ready
to be handed over to any who will bring forward
a superior workman in his line. g. HIRSH
StSuunton. Oct. 49, 1S5S-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24
MUSICAL STORE.
MAIN STREET. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
FREY Il ROBINSON

L.
MAIN STREET. CHARLOTTESVILLE VA.
FREY IL ROBINSON
HAVE opened Store on Main St., (old Post Of
IL fce,l where they will keep for sale, PLANOS,
FLUTES. HI0LLNS,. GUITARS, BANJ0S, SHEET
MUSIC, STATIONERY, ENGRAVLNGS de-, de-,
and respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends
and the public generally ~
PIANOS.-Our stock of Pianos is selected princi-
pay from the well known and most reliable factory
of NUNS & CLARK, New York, whose instruments
have never been surpassed in tone and durability
since their establishment commenced operations
(thirty=fve years ago. We have made arrangements
with other Factories for supplying US with Pianos
casionay retaining thefprVilege however, return
ing them, if found unworthy our recommendation
Persons purchasing from u.s. therefore, will never
any risk as we have determined to sell only good in
struments, on most reasonable terms.
EET MUsIC.-A great variety of the lates
publications constantly on hand. Instruction books
for allinstruments The usual deduction made in sup
plying Schools and Music Teachers. Arthur's Pat
ent Elastic Music Portfolios. Music sent by mail.
Orders from the country, promptly attended to.
e.4 G. T. FREY, Prof. of Music.
j. ROBINSON.
T,,lx, oe 1sEo ac
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

1t is not always the most ragged man that is
the most shabby fellow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

If you buy what you have no occasion for,
you will soon have to sell what you cannot
spare.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

A practical joker ought to be the best oi
auctioneers- judging by his success in selling
his friends
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

Matthews, the celebrated commedian stepped
into an auction room one night on his way
home
"Who bids more 2" called aloud the auction
eer.
II bid more," cried voice from the far end
of the crowd.
"And pray, sir what do you bidi" cried the
auctioneer in tone of contempt.
II bid you good night" said Matthews, and
bolted.
The auction room was in a roar that time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

Honor the good that they may love thee b.
civil to the bad that they may not hurt thee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

What kind of provisions should always bt
given to professional beggarsa
The cold shoulder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

Nothing can be more unjust or ridiculous than
to be angry with another because he is not Of
yOur opinion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

Boys reach manhood by rather round about
way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24
DE FORREST, ,ARMSTONG, & co.
DRY GOODS MERCHANTS

50 q 81 Chambers St., N. Y,
nv 7ould notify the Trade that they are opening
w weekly, in new and beautiful patterns, the
WanasWttG Prints, also the Anaoskeag, a New Print,
which excels every Print in the Country for perfec-
tion of execution and design in full Madder Colors.
Our Prints cheaper than any in MARKET and meet
ing with extensive sale Orders promptly attended
to.
ian 81 1Se0-1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

When the wolf turns moralist always look tt
your lambs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

Why does the eye resemble schoolmaster in
the act of fogging.
Because it has pupil under the lash.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

What key opens the gate to misery2 Ans
Whis-key.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24
Stauntorr Sgeftator.
RICHARD MAUZY, Editor & Proprietor
TERMS.

~ Ths"SPECZA TOR is published once a s0ess
at TaOo Dollars and fifty Cents gear, otSch may De
discharged 6y the payment of THO Dollars at any time
uitin the gear. No subscription aoil be discontinued
but at the option the Editors until attarredrGgesG are
paid.
ADVERTTSEMEN7So of ten lines (or Iess, inserted
three times for dollar, and cents for each
Larger
IN the same proportlon. =
made to those aoho advertise the
gear. -,
Professional Cards. not exceeding seven lines, stS De
inserted for one gear SIS 0O-6 months for So 90.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24
GREAT EXCITEMENT Ar THE
CLOTHING HOUSE OF
II A HnD d. TH1Z

L y Il
(BRANDEBURG's OLD sTAND)
THROUGH the Great Eastern has met with serious
i accident, vet my large and well selected stock OF
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING will abundantly
show that my cargo of Goods did arrive safely, and
includes the greatest variety of WELL FINISHED
THING ever brought to this market.
Ny present stand, at Brandeburg's old Corner
and Opposite the Va. Hotel, gives sutficiency
OF room to show to my customers as nice stock
of Clothing can be exhibited this side of Baltimore
and which will sell at Baltimore City Prices.
The public invited to examine my stock, before
purchasing elsewhere, at least all those who consid.
er that "a penny saved is penny made"
JACOB POLLITZ,
Brandeburg's old stand, Opp'te Va Hotel.
Staunton, Oct ii. 1852
TNANNERY.-I have this day associated my son,
i VIM. B. Gallaher with me in the Tanning busi.
ness in the town of Waynesboro and the business will
hereafter be conducted in the of II. l.. GALA
HER SON.
Persons indebted to my Tannery are hereby notified
to come forward and settle, aud those having claims
against it are requested to present the for pay
ment. My son, VIM. B. Gaaher, will always be found
at the Tannery and is authorized to settle for me-
Public patronage Is solicited for the new concern
- The highest Cash price will be paid for hides,
skins. and bark at all times. H. L. GALLAHER.
Waynesboro, Oct f. lS59-ly*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

ssTTNHE BELLE OF THE SOUTH !',-Six
J. doz Skeleton Skirts, of all makes, as follows !:
"Thomson's," s'Sherwood's." .Moran's," and the
stBelle of the South" which is considered the most
graceful skirt now in use
The above Skirts have lust been received and will
be sold as low as possible
PIPER & FUNKHOUSER
Staunton, Mar. 6, 186O.-Vin copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

nR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL Il
~ MECHANICAL DENTIST, having heen located
in Staunton for the last four years. would
respectfully inform his friends and the public gene
rally, that he still continues practice Dentistry all
its various branches with the srictest regard to d-
rability and usefulness.
Office on the southsde of Main Street opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton Nov, 90 1854
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Aladvertssing for Tess time than treemontbs, ,OiU
be charged for at the usual ratesS1 90 per square
the three Insertions, and taoentg cents for each
subsequent issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

lust RECEIVED.-Ave very fine @Aa@
O lot of all kinds of Spectacles-pla- Sk
ted, steel and goldand all kinds of Spectacle Gas
ses, concave, convex and colored.
Ian
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24

A LII kinds of Iron Machinery fitted up at the work
= Shop of the Staunton Foundry.
Sep.13, 1859. A. J. CARRIER & co.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-04-12
LITERARY NOTICE.

The SCIENTIFIC AMtR,cAN.-Thc publishers
Of this widely circulated and popular illus
trated weekly journal Of mechanics and SCI
encc, announce that il will be enlarged on IT,
first Of July. and otherwise greatly improved,
containing sixteen pages instead of eight, Il e
present size, which will max. it the largest
and cheapest scientific journal in the world !;
it is the only Journal Of its class that has {, CT
succeeded in this country, aud maintains n
character for authority in all matters OF ~. :
ehanics. science a III the arts, which is not ex-
cellcl By an. other journal published in this
country or in Europe. Although the publish
ers win incur an increased expense OF $s.o,e
year by relying upon their friends TO indcn-
nifty them in this increased expenditure, hy y
corresponding increase Of Subscribers. Terms
81 y year. or 10 copies for So. Specimen
copies Of the paper with PAM hlct Of into,-
NATION TO Inventors furnished gratis, ty mail,
on application TO TIE publishers,
MUM & o..
No. 8. Park Row, New York.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-04-12
Fever and Ague,,

from which MANKIND suffer over 4 large part Of
the globe, is The consequence Of diseased acton
in the system, induced Ivy tbs. poSOnOu, miSl1
Of vegetable decay. This cN!aation is evolved
by the action OF solar heat vet soil, and rises
with the waiery vnpOr from it. While the sun is
below the horizon this vapor fingers near the
car.il's surface, ANA the virus is taken with i.
through the lungs in.o the biool There ii acts
rs I'll irritating poison the internal viSccr:.
and cxcrctng organs Of the body. The liver be-
comes torpid and fails 10 secrctc not only this
virus, but also the bile from the b'onl. Both
the virus and the bile accumulate in the cirt,ll,-
ton, and pro luce violent constitutional disorder.
The spleen, the kidneys, and the stomach SYM
patllizc with the liver, and become diSOrlcrca
also. Finally, the instinct OF Our organism, as
if in MI attempt TO cNpci the noxious infusion,
concentrates til, whole blood Of the body in the
internal cxcrctor;c. to force them to cast it out
The blood leaves the surface, and rusies to the
central organs with concest;vc violence. This is
the Gull. But in this effort il fails. Then the
FEVER follows, i'll which the blood leaves the
central organs and ru.hcs to the surface, as il
III another effort to cSpel the irritating poison
through tho other great cNcre,ory - the skin. III
this also it fails and the system abandon til" at-
tempt exhausted, and waits for the recovery Of
strength TO repeat the hopeless effort another day.
These arc the fits or paroxysns Of FEVER AND
AGCE. Such constitutional disorder will Of
course undermine the health if it is not removed.
We have laborou to find, and have found, IN
Anfi.losn
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-04-12
SiacrsflsS safe.

BY virtue OF an execution issued from the
Office of tie Clerk Of the District Court. Of ia
ma County. Iowa. aud 10 me directed, In favor
Of Moses Pickett, and against n. +. Taylor
and N. Il. Hiatt | have levied on, and vii
offer for sale to he highest bidder, Oh Saiur
.lay tile DIST day Of Al,ul \. y. lS6',, NJ '!h
Court ilsuse door in olcao Iowa, At 100 clock
4. NJ OF said day shr following property to
wit: Five acres. mencing at the y.
corncrof $. ". Of :. W. of ). ) town 8
Range IL West. running 10 rods nth thence
81 rods east, thcace 10 rods north, thence y
rods west, Y five acres more commencing =
rods south Of The above Described cormcr and
running lp,ols south, So rods cas-; thence II
rods north, thence 81, rods vast to place @
beginning; taken as he property OF said y
T. Taylor 10 satisfy said execution inieresi
and cos;s.
Terms of SALE cash
THOMAS MURRAY,
Sheriff OF lama County. Iowa.
Toledo Iowa March - $50.
i'rnte. s fee S6,n0. v2no2 WI
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-04-12
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Devoted TO ali departments Of Agriculture
Grain. stock. Gardening. Fruit. Hedging. Fen
cling. Farm and City Buildings Household A.
fairs, &c, II contains n large amount Of read
ing, and more Engravngs than any o,he,
monthly Agricultural journal 1t has ulso u
larger number Of Contributors, among which
are lie mos: experienced Agricultural and
Horticultural writers in the Vest. 1t is print
ed in the very best style Of the art. Eacl
monthly number is bound in n neat colore,
cover.
CHOICE SEEDS FOR FREE DIS 1RlBUTlON
We have been very successful in t. c cult
vi.ion Ut seeds the past season, and we havt
nov over I'm varieties Of the most choice and
rare seeds that can be grown in this climate
for tree distribution among subscribers 70,
1860. Our aim has been. 10 ascertaia by OK
rerimental cultivation. the best varieties o
various kinds Of seeds. ana to distribute such
only, rs are really meritorons.
Send for copy Of our Almanac. which con-
tains descriptive catalogue Of all our Letds
and terms OF distribution among Subscribers
MILLER u BRAYTuN, Publishers
!; e; : ;.s s: s;:;:s: Editors.
Dubuque. Iowa. Nov, 1859.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-04-12
NOTICES Or THE PRESS.

\ splendid view Of Mount Vernon, whicl
.xcels any engraving Of the place We have be
ore seen.-.Southern .1rgus, Va.
1t is pronounced to lie by IA: the most truth
al and striking representation Of Moant Va,
ION that has been presented to the public.
executed in oil color, after an English styl
!. printing known II is said to only e ma
u this country, and never before attempted
Norfolk Day Book, Va.
We hope IL may adorn the walls Of each dom
ellie in the land, and as it unfold. to the ey.
correct likeness Of Washington home. avail
n fresh lore for his mory. his virtues an,
his coun'ry.-.M. Holly Herald, \. J.
1t will make an elegant ornanch, for th'
parlor.- Pstersdwy Va.
1t lisa beautiful view Of Mount Vernon; i
,as the appearance Of an effective Wa,erCo
,r Drawing. and would richly adorn parlor
--forneys Daily Press.
1t is cheap at double the money! Union
HamfeM NJ
1t is decidedly the best enc in existence
Fort CLINTON Ohio Democrat
The tints are very brilliant, and the piciur,
~ not only striking one, but must become
popular.-Sundoy Dispatch.
The subscribers have just issued pic urc OF
Mount Ternon, printed in fifteen oil colors Ly
NEW and inn royed process, by which pictures
that have heretofore cost from So 10 So. can
DC furnished for fifty cents. The size Of on,
engraving is II by 20 inches, on super calen.
Tered heavy plate paper.
We have also just published view Of the
Capitol at Washington, in the same style as
Mt. Vernon.
Price fifty cents, postage paid to any part
If the United States. j. II. BYRAM Il CT.
IL Ssnth third Street., Philadelphia
eSr Agents wanted in every County througl-
,ut the Union. Send NJ get n copy.
W. Any paper giving the above an inser-
ion and sending rs n marked copy, We will
send ros' paid as soon as published, COPY Q.
each Of our aeries Of National icturcs. Tie
1t. Vernon and Capital Of the United Stntes
will be sent Immediately
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-04-12

Connecting with all through trains for Chi
cage and the east.
At Dewitt with stages for Davenport: Ma
luoke'a!
At Yankee Run, with stages for Toronto
Union Grove with Stages for Upton, at Lisbon
With Stages f.r Anamosa.
a. Cedar Rapid, With Stages for Marion,
Cedsr Rapids Vinton. Waterloo, Cedar Falls.
Wavcrly. Llarksyillc. bradford, ST. Charles.
Mitchell. IT, Iolsc, Sioux City, Tulcdo, Mari
eta. hldor,. Nevada. lionnshoro. Homer. .'ct-
fer.on. Webster City. Iowa Falls. Marcngo.
Newton, D,sAIoincs. and Council Bluffs.
With stea .ner Elackhawk on Ccda' River
for Vinion aud Wnierio.
This is the shortest, cheapest. and most ex-
pe!itio.s ,cute he,we Chcaso and central
Iowa, it being onl. Is. miles from Chicago
to the Mississippi Rivcr, and thence directly
into lire Interior Of Iowa.
Tickets for sale at the Wells stree, Depot
Chicago Ills.
Rs An agent will be at the depot in Full
ton to receive all baggage fer Cinsoa Or ~.
Road, which will be conveyed across the river
free IF chnrge.
M.SMiTH. Eu.. and Superintendent.
J. w. HAM, General Fri and Ticket Agent
Toledo, December 10Th, lS,o
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-04-12
SIlEH,EF,S SALE,

BY virtue of an eN, cution issued from the
ptf!cc of The Clerk o! the District Cont. Of
;ama County Iowa. and to lie directed iii
favor OF Charlotte Aeon and against Wii,am
~ White, have ie, ell on, aud vii! Offer
or sale TO the highest bidder. on Saturday the
ls day Of April \. D., lst''. At ,he,'onlt
loose DOR il Toledo. Iowa 4, 10 o'clock a.
J. Of sai,. day the fl owing properly. to-wit
CT No. Eievcr ~ in Block No. Unc ;ntrc
own Plot of Toledo !; mi County Iowa taken
! the property Of said William ". White
satisfy said exceu, on, Interest, and costs.
.'erms Of sale Cash.
THOMAS MURRAY Sheriff
Of lama county, Iowa.
Toledo, Iowa. March 2.ul, 1ss,n.
Printers lee $500 v.noowl