Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-12
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l. CRISIS will be resumed IN few weeks. 1t viii
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that will be acceptable and profitable to every reader
an suite to every refined taste. 1t is Intended to
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moral or religious point of view.
In the Literary Department, every effort VIII De
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writer's Believing that the South possesses hyperion
literary ability every inducement will be offered to
develop it. But few efforts have been made to cul
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