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Golden Hours.

On the new church tower were two dial-plates
fixed up, with letters freshly gilt, and shining
in the morning sum- They caught the eye of
Gotthold, as on the morning of a new year he
went out to mediate. Bright reflection of the
sun, thought he, as he looked at the glittering
figures and the moving hands, how suitable is
it that you are marked in letters of gold Long
may you continue bright as you are thus teach
ing golden lesson to all the passers-by to re-
mind them that time is the true gold, the most
precious gold, that nothing else can buy Gold
will not buy time, as Chrysaneus experienced,
the poor rich nobleman who would have given
all the world, if he had possessed it, for one
golden moment On his death bed he saw
around him imaginary forms all the sins ofhis
past life seemed to have risen up, and, In shad-
owy form and fancful pictures, stood round his
couch and reproached him,-as if his evil
actions had received life and never-dylng
reality and were waiting there to convey his
evil soul to the place of suffering. 20 timel
time!' cried the poor rich Chrysaneus, zone
moment more of thee 0 that [ might have
till to-morrow-enly till tomorrow But tears
and groans were of no avail his golden time of
mercy was past,-time for him was no more,-
his last hour had struck hands had stop
ped on the golden dial
Poor rich man what would he not have given
for a few golden moments in which to repent
and pray.
And we have them still-they are hours now
these golden moments what are we doing
with them? How little we think ofthem how
lightly we waste them perhaps in eating and
drinking, talking and gossipping, idling and
sleeping, gaming and amusement. Our golden
moments are lavishly given to such things as
these but how few are given to God how
few to selfexamination how few to prepara-
ton for the glorious city which we profess to
seek as our home Round go the unwearied
hands-on, ,on with unceasing, unvaryingc course.
We count them not, oftentimes we heed them
not yet they never stop. They are Fastening
on to an hour they must one day strike, to which
they must one day point-the hour of our death.
Yes, one day it will be said of us, ''At such an
hour he died !''-time will be over for us, and
we will be in eternity, where there is no note of
time any more
Let us think we'll of this We know not how
many golden moments are left perhaps even
now ours may be counted, and the numbermay
be fewer than we think. Let us then prepare
for eternity and each time that we hear the
striking Of the clock let us remember that now
our moments are fewer than before, our time is
shorter and our reckoning is nearer After the
example of the Lord Jesus, let us do the
work of our Lord while it is day for the night
cometh, in which no man can work. As we
have opportunity, let us do good unto all men.
0 that these words may be deeply engraved
on each heart, that we may use the coming year
so as not to repent it and regret it for ever in
eternity
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The Eternal Day.

Mattison, ON the Immortality of the Soul''
beautifully expresses that death to a good man
is but the dawning of an eternal day. Not till
then does he enter upon real life-a life un-
clogged by corruption. Then is he clothed
upon" and ascends to be with Christ, which is
far better. Then, farewell earth-farewell toll,
and pain, and death. He goes to join the i'm
mortal company who sing and shine in the pres
ence Of God forever.
''And though the hills of death
May hide the bright array,
The marshaled brotherhood of souls
Still keeps its upward way;
Upward forever upward
[ see their march sublime.
And hear the glorious music
Ofthe conquerors of time"
No doubt no darkness, no fears! The two
leaved gates of eternity are gently opening be-
fore him, and the light of that brighter world
is pouring forth upon the scene ofhis departure
See the dying Mozart as he stands upon the
hither shore of the river of death, looks back
upon the tolls of the past, and forward to the
joys of the immortal future. How appropriate
his ''cygnean song" the last he heard ON earth :
''Spirit, thy labor is o'erl
Thy term of probation is rum
Thy steps are now bound for the untrodden
Shore
And the race of immortals begun.
spirit, how bright is the home
For which thou art now on the wingi
Thy home it will be with thy Saviour and
God
Their loud hallelujahs to sing'
In that "better country there will be no
more hunger, or thirst, no cold or heat no wear
mess or sickness, no pain, decay, or death for
ever There the wicked cease from troubling,
and the weary are at rest. The Lamb that is
in the midst of the throne shall lead us to
fountains of living waters, and God shall wipe
sWav all tears from orr evesl
Reader, does your bosom glow with this glo-
rious hope of joys immortal beyond the grave
IF so, of what account are our earthly trials,
disappointments, and sufferings? Are they
worthy to be compared with the glory to be re-
vealed? Should we not rather bless God for
every pang we feel, knowing that our light aflic-
tion-which is but for moment-worketh for
us far more exceeding and eternal weight of
glory?
''Then, o my SOUL despond no more,
The storms of life will soon be DER,
And l shall find the peaceful shore
Of everlasting rest
0 happy day Ojoyful hourl
When freed from earth my soul shall tower
Beyond the reach of Satan's power,
To be forever blest."
Such is the prospect that opens before the
Christian, as he passes the gate of death. No
wonder he shouts, Victory, victory, through
the blood of the Lamb
Then welcome death Welcome the tomb
and the bright world beyond Welcome, ye
angels immortal ! Welcome, ye blissful hosts,
once Of earth, and heirs of sorrow, pain and
death, but now forever free Welcome, my long
lost kindred who await my coming! Welcome,
thou gates of day, thou city of my God Wei
come, thrice welcome, thou glorious Redeemer,
thou infinite Godhead All hail, immortality
All hail. Eternal Life
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Poetry.
NV Husbands Grave.


The following lines were sugges ted by slab
he soldiers burying ground at Greensville Al
,ama, placed upon the grave of G. W. Nicho
}. S. A., by his affectionate wife:
At last my husbands grave is found
Ny aching feet may rest,
And may swoon away and dream
/ lean upon his breast
A Southern man for Southern cause,
Regardless of the cost
Wore Southern gray, meath Southern flag
He fought and won-I lost!
And though the mars1aled hosts in file
Tramp heavy on ny heart,
I'd rather weep thar blush for him
Thank God he bere his part!
How long ago cannot tell
1t seems one hundred years,
For Time has held with scarlet hand
An hour-glass dimmed by tears.
God bless the gentle ones who came
AT dawning of the year,
And wept with me, and garlanded
Bright laurels for thy bier.
A widows prayer will rise for aye,
Strangers, for thee and thine;
The kindly hands that ministered,
How blest had they been mine.
An emblem of my widowhood,
Is all that L can bring
A stainless harp, four broken chords,
And one poor silent string.
All, wake me not This spirit hand
That sweeps the green, strong pine
With fingers light, and strokes my hair
Caressingly, is thine.
Kisses, press upon the earth,
Oh, stillest arms, unfold
Thou wilt not give me kiss for kiss,
:. Oh sod, thou art so cold
If life and death were mine to Choose
I'd be the coolest clod
nthy dead heart, than living flower
That breathes above the sod
I wait sleep on where comrades sleep
Off guard thy warrior soul
Would rather rise in ranks when God
Snail call his muster roll
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DURDETT,S PHOTOGRAPH
ID GALLERY,
Over Roane s. Alby's clothing store, opposite
Virginia Hotel

am now prepared to enlarge, and color in oil,
water or Indian ink, pictures ofevery description.
Those who have lost friends, can have pictures OF
tvpes, SC. and made life or A size.
have now secured the valuable services ofour
Staunton artist Mr. T. B. Coleman, who has just
graduated in the art of Painting in the city OF
New York. Specimens can be seen now in my
gallery. I am permanently located in Staunton,
and will spare no pains or expense to make my
gallery equal in every respectto any city gallery.
[ am already prepared to make any style of pie
lures now in use.
One of Stief-s celebrated pianos will be found
NAV l-tf j. H. BURDETT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-10-02

WHEAT DRELLS.--I will again offer to
w the farmers of Augusta and adjoining coun-
ties the celebrated
BICKFORD & HUFFMAN DRILL
An experience of eight years has demonstrated
this to be the best drill in use its superiority
compost sower is incontestable.
Persons wishing to purchase should hand in
their orders early, as large demand is expected.
READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES:
with pleasure state that for six years past
have used one of Bickford y Huffman's Drills,
and that it has given entire satisfaction. l
had previously used other drills, and have since
seen various other patterns in use, and have no
hesitation in stating my belief that it is decidedly
the best drill in all respects, and especially a
Guano and Compost SoweT, haYe NST eyer seen SEEN
We the undersigned fully endorse all that Mr..
Nelson says above in favor of the Bickford and
Huffman Drill.
VIM. BELL CRAWFORD, WILLIAM F. SMITH,
THOMAS EsKRIDaE, DAVID 5; BELL,
JOHN n OPIE, VIM R. DUNLAP,
VIM d. ANDERSON, JOHN CHRISTIAN
We the undersigned have had in use for several
years the Bickford & Huffman Drill with Guano
and Grass Seed attachments. We have no hest
taton, from our experience, in recommending it as
a first class machine. 1t has given us IN all re-
spects and especially as compost sower entire
satisfaction.
We know of no particular in which it could be
amended, as it performs its work well
JOHN A. HARTMAN, JAMES HENDERSON,
THos. p WILSON, G. g. Francisco
JOHN RAMSEY, w. S. MCCHEsNEY.
r. H. DUDLEY, G. M. COCHRAN,
HUGH W. SHEFFEY, r. T. WALLACE.
BAXTER CRAWFORD. JAMES WALKER
have sold many of these Drills to persons in
this county; they to be found in every neigh
borhood to whom persons referred
Sample drill can be seen at my store.
GEO. E. PRICE,
July 3-tf StauntOn Va
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OO1IN ID. baldwin.
.Staunton, Sept. 10, 1866.

SIGNS OF WAR IN EURopE.-A writer in the
National Lntelhgencer thinks the resignation of
Lord Cowley, English Ambassador to France,
taking place simultaneously with that of M.
Drouyn de Lhuys, the Emperours Foreign
Minister, affords to certain degree moral evi-
dence of the intention of his Majesty to change
his peaceful policy to one ofwar towards Prussia.
Lord Cowley being an old personal friend of
his Majesty would not have resigned if he had
motives, and there is every reason to suppose
that he has been charged by Lord Derby to
oppose a war policy that might, noleas vozeas,
entangle Great Britain at a time when her in
testine connections make foreign and anti
German wars most undesirable
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-10-02
sTAUNToN, VA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 1866
Drugs, Medici7ses, &c.
r OOK TO YOUR INTEREsT.-THE

II OOK TO YOUR INTEREST.-THE
IA subscribers are receiving daily fresh and
pure Drugs Medicines Paints, Oils Dye-Stutfs,
Perfumery, Fancy Articles, Hair Brushes,
Combs, a No. l Article of Kerosene
Oil and Lamps and Spices
of all kinds, and in
fact everything usually kept in
FIRST CLASS DRUG STORE,
which they will sell cheaper than the cheapest
Dr. YOUNG, who has had long experience as
| a Physician and Druggist, will give his careful
and undivided attention to the compounding of
Physicians Prescriptions Give us a call at DR..
sep26-3m YEAKLE s. YOUNG
pITTER WINE IRON, Tablets of Chic
LID rate of Potash for sore throat dptheria, &C.,
Superior FlavOring Extracts
Chevalier's life for the Hair,
Little's White OIL
Creole Hair Gloss,
Strother's Aromatic Dentaline for Teeth,
DR.. WAYT & BRO, Druggists,
sep18-tf Near Town Clock.
lust RECEIVED a large supply Of COAL OIL
81 LAMPS, with improved Burners.
No. Coal Oil-S0 cents per gallon.
For sale by DR.. WAYT 81 BRO,
seplS-tf Druggists near Town Clock.
AzLS.-Pure Table Oils
" Sweet Oil,
Harness Oil, Lubricating Oil,
Machine OIL Linseed Oil,
Fish Oil,
for sale, low, by YEAKLE & YOUNG.
July 17-tf
VEAKLE & YOUNG are constantly re-
FRESH 6 PURE DRUGS iI15i CHEMICALS, &C.,
guaranteed pure and genuine. July 17-tf
DAINTS, OIL, GLASS. PUTTY AND
IL DYE-STU FFS, will be sold low, for cash by
YEAKLE & YOUNG.
July 17-tf
nRUGS. MEDICINES, 1&C.-HAVING
~ established myself in my new Drug Store,
one door West of my former stand, [ am now
prepared to supply customers with
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS,
Dye Stufs, Coal Oil, Lamps, Fancy Ar
ticles, &c; Window GLASS; all sizes
Trusses and Supporters, in great variety; Surgi-
cal Instruments &C.,
Which am determined to sell at a very small
advance above cost for Cash.
Special attention given to filing orders of the
purest Medicines, for Physicians and at city re-
tail prices
Physicians Prescriptions accurately dispensed
at all hours. This department receives my par
ticular attention. P. III. TROUT.
Staunton, April Sd, 1866.
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VNTE ARE ENGAGED EXTENSIVE
wv LY in the manufacture of PLOWS of the
Lvingstone. Virginia.,

Kerr and other Patterns.
We warrant our work, both as to material and
fit.
We have established Agencies at various pla-
ces in this, and the adjoining countless where our
uniform price, at all points, and as low as the
lowest
We will also furnish to order Sorghum Mills
Of superior manufacture
Also repairing to Buckeye and other Reapers
and Mowers and Pitts and Sweepstakes Thresh-
ing Machines done on short notice by
ROBERTS, NELSON & CO.,
at Augusta Foundry and Machine Shop,
July 10-tf Staunton, Va.
Rockingham Register, Charlottesville Chroni-
Gle, and Lexington Gazette & Banner copy three
months
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AGAINST


The undersigned are Agents for the manufacture
and sale of
FITZHUGHS INVENTION
for stopping the progress ofReaping and Moving
Machines, in the absence Of the driver from his
seat.
1t is well known that there is not q neighbor-
hood, where reapers and mowers are used that
some terrible accident does not occur every har-
vest to the driver of the machine while engaged
in removing some obstruction in front Of the
sckle-bar, or in fixing something about the gear
ing, or from being thrown from the machine
This valuable invention which is self-acting is
claimed to be perfect and reliable security
against such accidents.
1t is simple in its construction, and can be east
ly adapted to any machine having two driving
wheels. n o reaper or mower should be without
it.
Farmers are invited to call and examine this
machine at the Augusta Foundry and Machine
Shop, Staunton, Va.
Price for making and attaching Safeguard
ten dollars.
may 22-tf ROBERTS, NELSON & Co.
N9~ Rock Register and Lexington Gazette
and Banner copy.
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WHiSke2S Dc WatStOcHe !

w DIR. L. O. MoNTEz Coawolia, the greatest
stimulator in the world, will force Whiskers OF
Mustaehes to grow on the smoothestface or chin
never known to fail. Sample for trial sent free
to any one desirous of testing its merits. Ad-
dress, REEVES q Co,
aug 14-3mo 78 Nassau street, n Y. i
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Have the courage to speak your mind when
it is necessary to do so, and to hold your tongue
when it is prudent you should do SO.
Have the courage to speak to a friend in q
''seedy'' coat, even though you are in company
with a rich one, and richly attired.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-10-02
A GRECULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.

"A The undersigned, agents for H. NJ Smith
d Co., Manufacturers, at Richmond, can furnish
at short notice, any of the following named arti-
cles, at manufacturers prices. Reapers & Now
ers Grain Drills, Wind Mills, Pitts celebrated
Threshing Machines, Horse Rakes, a new article
recently patented; corn shelters, cutting boxes,
churns, scales, hay presses, betting of all kinds
plough castings, cider mills, &c
mav1-tf McCLIIRE 81 RIIMGARDNER
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Have the courage to tell a man why you will
not lend him your money
Have the courage to ''cut' the most agreeable
acquaintance you have when you are convinced
that he lacks principle. "A friend should bear
with friends intirmities," but not with his
vices.
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Fine Arts.
M. CEINEDENST'S

ED M. CEHNEDENSTsS
Eb. PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY,
over Piper & Funkhousers new store,
Main Street, Staunton Va.
Having fitted up my Gallery with splendid
Sky-Light and Reception Room for visitors, la
dies and gentlemen residing in and visiting Staun-
ton are respectfully invited to call and examine
my specimens.
Photographs enlarged and colored in every
ctvle June 5-6mos
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TIN and Copper Ware.
,uvIN. COPPER. AND sHEET-HRON


VEvIN, COPPER. AND SHEET-HRON
"A WARE.-JOHN G. GROVE,
New street, above B. Crawford's old stand,
will manufacture all kinds of WARE and will do
Roofing, Spouting and Guttering
with the best material and as low can be made
in Staunton. All work warranted. | would ask
merchants to give me call, as think l can
make it to their interest to do so.
Produce taken in exchange for work.
july 10-6m JOHN c. GROVE.
A UGUST A. GRUBERT. Manufacturer
IA of Stills and all kinds of Tin and Copper
Ware, STAUNToN, VA, very respectfully informs
his old customers and the public generally, that
he has removed his Copper and TIN Shop from
Greenville to Staunton, and occupies the room
opposite the Bar-room of the Va. Hotel, known
as the Stable office Being determined to keep a
constant supply of Copper, Tin and Sheet-iron on
hand he will, at all times, be prepared to do work
with dispatch, and at prices to suit the times.
RoQhng, Guttering and Spouting Houses,
either in Copper or Tin, will be done in sub
stantial manner and at fair prices. [sep26-1v
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VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.
' Books and Subscriptions to the Capitol Stock
of this Company are now open at the Banking
House of W. H Tams & Co., and at the offices Of
the two Banks in Staunton. The attention OF
Capitalists is called to the merits of this Stock,
which is recommended to them as probably the
most reaa,aerative Investment of money now Of
fering By Order of the e,
Ian eff COMMISSlONE EKS.
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VOLUME XLIII.
gtaunton gpettator.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING BY
Richard Mauzy & 90.
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Postponed Payments,

If not paid in advance, additions to the above
charges will be made follows III payments Is
be delayed for three months, addition OF I2t
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cent. and if for II months, so per cent
w- The rates in currency will be changed
from time to time as the price OF specie may rise
or fall.
@- Subscriptions will not be discontinued,
except at the option of the Editor till all arrear-
ages be paid
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ADVERTISING RATES.

ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
of One Dollar per Square of Ten Lines or less,
for every Insertion Unless the number Of lnser-
tons be naked upon the manuscript it rI viii be
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for Office COMMUNICATIONS calling 'gOn Adpoce-
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ms- Address-"staunton Spectator" staunton,
Augusta County, Va,
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Fertilizers.
PERUVIAN GUANO SUBSTITUTE

EAERUVEAN GUANO SUBSTITUTE.
BAUGHS RAW BONE PHOSPHATE,
prepared in such manner from pure Bone as to
act Immediately, producing large crops of
WHEAT, COTTON, TOBACCO GRASS, ETC.,
and at the same time to retain the ever durable
properties of BONE, thus permanently renova-
ting and improving the soil.
All that is asked is trial alongside of any Fer
tilizer known, and you will be perfectly satisfied
of it's great value
Prepared uniformly and in fine powder, suita-
bic for drilling, packed in Barrels and Bags.
Containing SO per cent. Phosphate of Lime.
4.05 " ammonia
GEORGE DUGDALE,
Manufacturers agent
Nos. 81 and 105, Smiths Wharf,
BALTIMORE, MD.
GEORGE E. PRICE, agent in Staunton
w. WITHRow, Jr., /" Waynesboro.
aug 7-3no
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GRASS g. GRAIN sCYTHES, s&c.-I
VI have on hand Grass and Grain Scythes, Cra-
dies, Scythes, Whet Stones, Scythe Rifles, &c for
sale low.
July 10-tf. GEO. E. PRICE.
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Fire and. Life Insurance.

H. M BELL, Prest. VIM. FL. TAMs, Sec'y.
VEvHE VIRGINIA INSURANCE
COMPANY
Chartered Capital. ..........$ 81 200, 900.
PAID IN CAPITAL, ............ 49,. $50, 900
This company, chartered by the Legislature Of
Virginia, December 18th, 1866, in presenting it.
self to the public with bona .fde capital paid in
of quarter of million of dollars, sufficient te
secure the protection of its policies and command
the confidence of the public, hopes, as Home
Institution, by just and liberal policy to secure
fair portion of patronage. Its rates will CORES
pond with those of other first class companies.
For risks upon Dwellings, Stores, Merchandise
and all other insurable property, apply to
VIM. III. TAMS, Secretary,
Or Staunton Va
GEO. E. PRICE, Actuary and General Agent
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Furniture and Undertaking.

HOOD BARGAINS I'M FURNITURE.
" "A. ID. Chandler has purchased large lot
of Bureaus, Wardrobes, Marble Top and Other
Tables, and Bedsteads in any quantity, which he
can sell for mere trife, as they were purchased
at sales very low
will sell very low. Dec 26-tf
I'D. CHANDLER
n UNDERTAKER
Keeps constantly on hand, COFFINS of wood.
and METALLIC CASES of the latest improve
ment.
Orders from town or country promptly attended
tc. [Staunton, Va Nov. 21-tf
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-03-06

BARON RorHsoHILD has been swim
died. & few weeks ago, says an Eng
lfsh journal, a venerable and decrepit
old man offered to sell him splendid
.only-for,an annuity of &AS. The man
looked SO Old and so near his end that
the Baron consented; but when the
month had elapsed, instead OF his ven
erabIe friend, a spruce, vigorous young
fellow OF about thirty claimed the an
unity. The Baron stood aghast. "Why,
you seemed century old a month
yoIlr assistance has renewed my lease
OF lffep,. = < VI - = -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-03-06

THE United States Revenue Commits
sion, in their report on petroleum, pre-
sent bill for the repeal of all duty on
crude petroleum, and for the continu-
ance of the present duties on all refined
products of crude petroleum, under the
same mode of collection as at present,
with provision authorizing the secfe,
tary of the Treasury to appoint special
INSPECTORS of oil refineries, and make
more general regulations for the collec-
tion OF duties. The Commission esti-
mate duty of $1,000, 600 Annually
from refined petroleum at % cents per
gallon. as