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Daily clarion and standard. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-07-15

THESE BTTTERS ARE PREllRED IN PURE
Bourbon Whiskey, from combilaion Of over twenty
different kinds Of roots barks and erbs which act in
perfect with the other prepared from the
original formula given by the grea chief Red Jacket
to Dr. Chspi1 who csed them succefully in his prsc
tice for many years and by their usssined great
popularity in the treatment and are Of Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint Constipation, Sick nd Nervous Head
ache Fever and Ague and all disses arising from
torpid liver and indigestion. Persns suffering from
either Of these oathsome diseases wilnd by the
Of these Bttsrs, which pestly pure and free
from all those drugs and psons usually put up in such
preparations and palmsd OF unuspectng public.
single trial will convince the mostskeptical that In
the RED JACKET there Is 3 write that other
Bitters possess,
They strepy CITIZEN snd-jnvigorate the ystem.
They unequAled for general DEBILITY.
They q cure for Dyspepsia.
They give good and healthy appetite.
They assist digestion.
They purify the breath and acidity q the stomach.
They cure Diarrhoea and Cholera Mobus
They antidOte to change Of waer and diet.
They the best stimulant in existace.
They a preventive of Fever and Ague.
They relieve Constipation.
They cure Nervous Headache.
They perfectly pure and palatablt
The genuine RED JACKET BITTE2s are only sold
IN quart bottles by the gallon, mart pint.
Gee that our private Government stamp is unbroksn
each cork.
Sold by all druggists and dealers throughout the
country.
Call for Red JackaS, and take no otheL
Circulars 10 the tr4Je supplied on Application.
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1866.

HOUSEKEEPERS troubled With vermfn need be
so no longer if they use "Costais Exterminator We
have used il satisfaction; and II box cost s.,
we woud haveit We have tied posons, but they
effected nothing: but "Cosfars article knocks the
breath out Of Rats Mice, Ros0es Ants. and Bed
Bugs quicker than writ It. Il il in great de-
mand all over the countrv.-Mdina, Ohio, Gazette.
f-FS=See "Costar's advertisement above
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1866

1900
FARMERS ANDlHOUSEREEPER S-should recol,
lect hat hundreds of dollars worth of Grain, Pro
visions, &c, are annually Destroyed by Rats, Mice,
Ants aud other insects and Vermin-aH of which
can be prevented by few cellars worth of Cos
tar's" Rat. Roach, Ant, &c, EStermnator boueh
and used freely.
IL See "COstar's" advertisement above.
80 Sold in Jackson, Miss.
T%By-
and an Drug aists and Dealers mh27d & WIN.
Daily clarion and standard. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-07-15

Fadies Aid Society, auxiliary to
pian Home, adjourned to
the Baptist church at / o clock
sday evening next. Each mem
arnestlv requested to be in at
4, and an others who may wish
me members or otherwise aid
sducation and support Of the
children.
rrRATEp FLoUE-It is anuomc-
the presence of mineral adul-
Tin fiour can readily be detect
haking mp a small quantity of
peetad flour in a glass tube
noroform. All mineral adul-
d will collect ut the bottom,
the -four viii float on the sur
he chloroform In this coun-
ire flour is so cheap, adultera-
eldom attempted but in other
q, wlcrc flour commands a
rice, tits frequently resorted
Daily clarion and standard. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-07-15

July I2-Notwith-
! the Injunction of secrecy, the
ings Of thc Republican caucus
cen. divuIged. Several mem
V0cated the continuance of the
session until the policy of the
atwas more clearly developed,
aassaoe of measures limiting
power. 1t was con
t wop'd be dangerous to adj
as De and leave the patronage
drM government in the hands
Pres dent, especially as the
ssion was "A short one, and
pire b. limitation on March 4,
olution was moved by Thad.
and carried. that it was the
every member of the Repuhli-
b to oppose the Philadelphia
ion By every means possible.
ecessary to know friends from
as den9uncel Mr. Raymond in
erms. and said he did not wish
hin personally or any other
10 Indor>ed the hermophrodite
ION % be held at Philadelphia.
mt has ordered n cavalry force
Loudou county, Virginia 1t
d thar there have been out
ltlle freedmen. and civil law
q 0puuish the guilty or pro
hlaek.
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1866.

RATS Berstls BIRDS. Whoever engages in shoot
ing small birds is cruel man; whoever aids in
terminating rats is benefactG. We should Ike
some one TO give the benefit o their experience in
driving out these pests. We need something besides
dogs cats and traps for ths business Scientific
American n Y.
F=See "Costar's" advertisement above
Daily clarion and standard. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-07-15

nc >IIa- Brown Lodge meets
: eycning. A fun attendance
lrethrcn is urged.
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1866

VOICE FROM THE FARwEsT.-S Speaking of
.'Costsr's' Rat Roach. Ant &c. Exterminator-
more grain slId provisions destroyed annually
Ia Grant Couaty by vermin thA would pay for tons
Of this Rat and Insect Killer 4ancas ter. Wis Herald
[%-See 'CostRr's" advertisement above.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18
Deacon MS PRAYER.

Is it not common for Christians, when sur
prlsed at their devotions, to arise from their
knees In some confusion, even perhaps with a
flush Of shame on their cheeks? Would this
be the case even if they were engaged in very
earnest conversation with a worldly friend? IF
Christians were oftener surprised in such posi-
tlons, 1t would have powerful influence on the
minds OF those who do not pray
A young lady was taking pleasant walk one
summer day in a deeply shaded woodland, and,
being weary, sat down to rest on a secluded
mossy bank near the summit of a hill. Presently
she heard voice as of one engaged in earnest
conversation, and on advancing a step or two
she saw good Deacon NJ coming leisurely up
the hill, the reins hanging loosely over his horse
neck.
''What can he be talking about so earnestly
to himself?" she thought; but directly she heard
the voice of prayer, and the words which Gods
providence caused to be especially impressed
upon her mind were these:
20 Lord, have mercy on the dear youth of
this place. 2" The good old man rode on, but the
voice of prayer was heard after he had disap-
peared from her view in the leafy depths of the
forest.
The young lady was struck with the thought,
rs this the way Christians go about the town
and mingle with the world? Do they pray thus
for our souls? [ have hardly ever prayed for
my own." From that day and hour she began
to pray, and became herself the first fruits of
glorious revival. The good deacon prayer was
answered even while it was being offered
Sunduu- School Times
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AZeEO7a(Z2iN Advertisements.
E. WHITE,

GEORGE e. WHITE,
VI Liberty Hall Building
SO and 81, Cameron street, ALEXANDRIA, Va,
Invites attention to his very extensive and choice
Stock of Groceries,
at Wholesale and Retail embracing
Teas, Coffee, Sugar. Spices, Hams, Bacon, Flour,
Candles, Soap, Molasses, Butter, Cheese, Canned
Meats and Fruits, Jellies, Farina, Corn Starch,
and great variety of articles, usually found in q
first class grocery store.
Bruce's Concentrated Fertilizer,
Swan Island Guano, Hay, Grain and Feed
always on hand. He also asks attention to his un-
usually large and fine stock of
Liquors of every Description,
consisting of Whiskies, high and low grades
Brandies, Gin, California Wines, Champagne
Port, Sherry, and other Wines, Jamaica Spirits
Santa Cruz Rum Cordials, Ale in barrels and
half barrels, sc.
Also Cigars and Tobacco, in great variety.
Goods delivered free of charge to all parts o.
the city. sept lin
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18
NUMBER XIII.
Moral and ReIigiOafS.
Life.

Life is but deaths vestibule; and our pill
grimage on earth is but journey to the grave.
The pulse that preserves our being beats our
death march, and the blood which circulates
our life is floating it onward to the depths of
death. To-day we see our friends in health
tomorrow we hear of their decease We clasp
ed the hand of the strong man but yesterday,
and to-day we close his eyes. We rode in
chariot of comfort but an hour ago, and in a
few hours the last black chariot must convey us
to the home of all the living Oh, how closely
allied is death to life The lamb that sporteth
in the field must soon feel the knife. The OK
that loweth in the pasture is fattening for the
slaughter. Trees do but grow that they may
be felled Yes, and greater things than these
feel death. Empires rise and flourish; they
flourish but to decay, they rise but to fall
How often do we take up the volume Of his
tory and read the rise and fall of empires We
hear of the coronation and the death of kings.
Death is the black servant who rides behind
the chariot of life See life, and death is close
behind it. Death reacheth far throughout this
world, and hath stamped all terrestrial things
with the broad arrow of the grave. Stars die
mayhap it is said confagrations have been seen
far off in the ether, and astronomers have mark
ed the funerals of other worlds-the decay of
those mighty orbs that we have imagined set
forever in sockets of silver to gisten as the lamps
of eternity. But blessed be God, there is one
place where death is not life's brother-where
life reigns alone ito live" is not the first syl-
liable which is to be followed by the next, ito
die. There is land where the death -knells
are never tolled where winding sheets are never
woven, where graves are never dug. Blest land
beyond the skies. To reach it we must die
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18
OLDEST INHABITANT.
For the Spectator.
PHILLIPsBURG, New JERSEY, !
September 10th, 1866.

For the Spectator
PHILLIPsBURG, NEW JERSEY,
September 10th, 1866.
Editor of Staamton Spectator:
DEAR SIR-Ihave, for some, time been think
ing how | could ascertain the address of George
Weatherhotts, deceased, late of Co. c., % Pa
Cavalry. Georges people lived some place
between Staunton and Winchester, Va. He
came to Greenland Gap, Va, sometime in Feb
ruary or March, 1864, and enlisted in Co. c.,
% Pa. Cavalry, as a substitute for W. i. Oil
yer. Soon after his enlistment he was taken
sick and sent to U. S. General Hospital at Cla-
rysville, Md, where he died sometime in Au-
gust or September following He has several
people should have. He also loaned one hun
dred and fifty dollars ($15O) of his substitute
bounty, to two men who are able and willing to
pay it to his people, but don't know where to
find the proper heir. You will please insert
notice of the fact in your paper in such man
ner as will likely attract their attention. and by
so doing do a charitable act, as [ have every
reason to believe his people are in limited cir
cumstances. By addressing me, will forward
them full particulars, and addresses of the par
ties who owe him, and all information I think
would be of benefit or interest
Hoping you will comply with the about re-
quest, I am Respectfully,
D. Fl. RALSTON,
West Middletown,
Washington Co., Penn.
P. S.-You might also request the Winches-
ter and New Market papers to copy your ar
ticle, as am not certain which is the nearest
point to their residence You will please, if
you pay any attention to this send me a copy of
your paper, containing the notice. to my address
as given above.
| am no bounty or claim agent, but one who
wishes to see those who have suffered get their
Just dues at least
Yours, &c.
d. Ell. RALSTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18
SAFEGUARD AGAINST

~ ACClOENIS,-
The undersigned are Agents for the manufacture
and sale of
FITZHUGH'S INVENTION
for stopping the progress of Reaping and Moving
Machines, in the absence of the driver from his
seat
It is we'll known that there is not 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
sickle-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
y adapted to any machine having two driving
wheels. No 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.
g~ Rock. Register and Lexington Gazette
and Banner cOpV
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18
Temptation,

One end that God has in permitting his people
to be tempted is, for the prevention of greater
evils that they may not grow proud or careless
or be ensnared by the corrupt customs of the
world. The light carriage, vain confidence, and
inconsistent conduct of many professed Chris
tlans, might have been, in some measure, pre-
vented, had they been more acquainted with
this spiritual warfare and had they drunk of
the cup of temptation, which but few of those
who walk humbly and uprightly are exempted
from tasting the bitterness of, though not all in
the same degree. John Neaoton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18
POETRY.
The Footsteps Of Decay.

AAO GVVVSVSP1 " 0VCdy.
The following is a translaSSa1 from an ancien
spanish poem, which, says IL Edinburg Review
S surpassed by nothing wiM which we are &C
Iuainted in the Spanish lsnguage, except Ah
Ode of Louis de Leon:'
O. let the soul its slumbaAs break,
Arouse its senses, and ssSake,
To see how soon
Life in its glories, gldes away,
And the stern footsteps.of decay
Come stealing on.
And while we view the rolling tide
Down which our flowing minutes glide
Away so fast,
Let us the present hour employ
And deen.sueh future dream a joy
Already past
Let no vain hope deceive the mind;
No happier let us hope to find
Tomorrow, than to-day;
Our golden dreams of yore were bright,
Like them the present shall delight
Like them decay.
Our lives like fastening streams must be,
That into one engulfng sea
Are doomed to fall
The sea of death whose waves roll on
Der king and kingdom, crown and throne,
And swallow all.
Alike the rivers lordly tide,
Alike the humble rivulets glide
To that sad wave
Death levels poverty and pride,
And rich and poor sleep side by side
Within the grave
Our birth is but a starting place;
Life is the running of the race,
And death the goal
There all our glittering toys are brought
That path alone, of all unsought
Is found of ALL
See, then how poor and little worth
Are all those glittering toys of earth
That lure us here;
Dreams of a sleep that death must break
Alas before it bids us wake,
We disappear.
Long ere the damp of death can blight,
The cheeks pure glow of red and white
Has passed away;
Youth smiled and all was heavenly fair
Age came and laid his finger there,
And where are they?
Where is the strength that spurned decay,
The step that roved so light and gay,
The hearts blithe tone?
The strength is gone, the step is slow,
And JOY grows wearisome, and Woe
When age comes on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18
Thought.

[ look upon every true thought as a valuable
acquisition to society, which cannot possibly
hurt or obstruct the good effect of any other
truth whatsoever; for they partake of one com
mon essence, and necessarily coincide with each
other, and like the drops of rain which fall
separately into the river, mix themselves at once
with the stream, and strengthen the general
current. lMdd7et0n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

among the sporting gentry, and they staked
their watches, knives &c. At one of the races
alluded to, twelve watches were deposited in
the hands of the same umpire. Staunton at
that date, had about eight hundred inhabitants,
from fifteen to eighteen stores, and only eight
taverns But the Washington and the Wayne
accommodated more people than a score of the
Ordinaries previously SO numerous. They
sometimes overfowed, however, as the town
was thronged every Summer and Fall, even be-
fore the year lS00 with persons going to and
returning from the Springs
And now, having brought my veracious
chronicle down to the beginning of the present
century, [ leave the more recent events to be
related by "Gulliver.
OLDEST INHABrTANT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

am now prepared to enlarge, and color in oil
water or Indian ink, pictures ofeyery description
Those who have lost friends, can have pictures o
types, Sc, and made life or A size.
1 have now secured the valuable services ofoul
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. am permanently located in Staunton
and will spare no pains or expense to make my
gallery equal in every respect to any city gallery
l am already prepared to make any style of pic.
lures now in use
One of Steff's celebrated pianos will be found
in the Reception Room.
may 1-tf j. III. BURDETT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

Let those who are evil spoken of take comfort.
1t is only at fruit trees that men throw stones.
Whoever saw thieves throw stones at the birch
or maple tree? The more fruit tree bears.
and the richer it is the more it is likely to at
tract the attention of the thief
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18
Agricatltat2'0I Implements.
nRICES REDUCED.

''That celebrated Livingston Plow'' of all sizes
from one to four-horse, right and left-hand. and
all parts of the same, manufactured at Bradley $
old establishments from the original patterns, and
WARRANTED TO FIT
are now for sale at all the old stands, at greatly
reduced prices. Old cast metal taken in pay.
HUGH F. LYLE s. CO.
.Tulv 17-tillSept2g#
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

IMMIGRATION TO VIRGINIA-The Washing
ton correspondent of the New York World says
that seven hundred emigrants are now on their
way to Virginia, having recently landed at New
York. They propose to purchase small farms
of fifty to one hundred acres which are obtain
able on favorable terms. They are skillful ag-
of all kind Should this experiment prove sue
cessful it will be followed by large additional
immigration of the same character.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

A brave man knows no malice, but at once
Forgets in peace the injuries of war,
And gives his direst foe friends embrace.
Cooper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

AUGUsT A. GRUBERT, Manufacturer
"A of Stills and all kinds of Tin and Copper
Ware STAUNToN, VA, very respectfully informs
his old customers and the public generally, that
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.
Roofing, Guttering and Spouting Houses,
either in Copper or Tin, will be done in sub
stantial manner and at fair prices. [sep26-1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

WHEAT DRILLS.--I will again offer to
W. the farmers of Augusta and adjoining coun-
ties the celebrated
with the Guano and Grass Seed Sewers attached
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
I with pleasure state that for six years past I
| have used one of Bickford u Huffman's Drills,
and that it has given me entire satisfaction I
| 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 as
Guano and Compost Sower, | have ever seen
VIM. j. NELSON.
We the undersigned fully endorse all that Mr.
| Huffman Drill.
VIM. BELL CRAWFORD, WILLIAM F. SMITH,
THOMAS P; EsKR1DaE, DAVID S; BELL,
| JOHN n. OPIE, WIN. R. DUNLAP
| VIM. d. ANDERSON, JOHN CHRISTIAN.
| ALEX. FL. TAYLOR, A. A. SPRoUL.
| We the undersigned have had in use for several
years the Bickford s. Huffman Drill with Guano
| and Grass Seed attachments We have no hesi-
tatlOn, from experience, in recommending it as
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. HARMAN, JAMES HENDERSON,
THos. F, Wilson, e. G, G; F,E9ASScIsco,
R, Il. DUDLEY, G. NJ. CocHRAN,
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, r. 7. 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 are referred.
| Sample drill can be seen at my store.
| GEO. E. PRICE,
july 3-tf Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

The object of the science of education is to
render the mind the fttest possible Instrument
for discerning, applying, and obeying the laws
under which God has placed the universe.
Dr. Maitland
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

A B. ARTHUR, d. d. S. (ofice one door
N. from corner of Beverly and New streets,
STAUNToN, VA.
Artificial Teeth mounted Gold, A
Silver, Platina and Vulcanite The AAAa
greatest Improvement yet introduced
into Dental Science is conceded to be ~eaz1I
the Vulcanite process it being four times lighter
than gold, and much cheaper, embracing superb
or cleanliness, nicer adaptation, and many other
advantages. All the various operations of Den
tai Surgery performed with strict reference to
permanency March 2O-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18
Fine ArtS.

ID Nh. CLINEDENST'S
I'D. PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY,
over Piper & Funkhouser's new store,
Main Street, Staunton, Va.
Having fitted up my Gallery with a 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
style. June 5-6mos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18
Come one, come aIl this rock shall fly
From its firm base as soon as /.

The STAMPING OF BEER BARRELs.-T
law which requires the tax on bear to be paid by
means of stamp affixed on the barrels went
into effect On the .lst instant; but it has been
found impossible as yet to furnish stamps to all
districts Until such are furnished, the Com
missioner has decided that no penalty shall be
1t is expected that all districts will be supplied
in the course of two weeks, until which time the
tax will be collected as heretofore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

The praise of fools is censure in disguise:
Reproof from knaves is fiattery to the wise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

Weak minds court opinion,
And dead to virtuous feelings, hide tn cir wants
| In pompous NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

WHAT AN AssEMBLAGE.-There are three
representative men in the Convention now as
sembled at Philadelphia. They are Douglas,
the niger, Butler, the Beast, and Brownlow,
the Devil. What trio !-Eranaaner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-18

DY-The new internal revenue law, which went
into effect on the lst instant gives the COM
missioner discretionary power in certain cases.
He has, therefore, decided not to require
distiers of coal oil and of apples to comply
with the requirements of the new law in relation
to distilled spirits, and they will be allowed to
proceed in accordance with the provisions of the
old law.