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WA. CENTRAL RAILROAD.
July Aft

Mail Train leaves Eastward Sundays excepted
500 A NJ
Mail Train leaves Westward Sundays excepted
~ + "a -
Freight Train arrives from East (Mondsy,
Wednesday and friday 100 AN
Freight train arrives from West (Mondsy,
Wednesday and friday o,O5 AM
Freight. train ! leaves Eastward (Monday,
Wednesday and friday 1000. A NJ
Freight, train leaves Westward (Monday,
Wednesday and friday IL, NJ
For convenience of cattle dealers the Wednes-
day train runs through to Richmond withoutlsy-
ing over, arriving at 2,35 A NJ Thursday.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN.
A Passenger train win leave Staunton At 7,co
A. NJ. on MONDAYS. WEDNESDA Us and
SATURDAYS arrive in Richmond at 10, 30 A.
NJ, leave Richmond same days at 3, Is P. NJ. and
arrive in Stanton at II, 80 P. NJ. BY this train
an opportunity is offered of going to Richmond
and returning same day including stay of four
hours and forty-fvc minutes for business.
II. D. WHITCOMB, Genl Sup't.
June Oft
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Stanton advertisements


NEW GOODS NEW GOoDs!!
IN GREAT INDUCEMENTS
The subscribers now receiving very large
stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, embracing
in part, the following kinds, viz
Dress Goods, suited to the season; Black Silks,
Fancy do, Mohair, Melange "a new article;
Silk, Checked Poplin, Oriental Lustre,
Travelling Dress Goods, Alapaccas,
Delaines Shepherd S Plaid, Black
Goods White Goods, French
Muslins Pulled Muslins, l.
IRISH Linens l0-4 Sheeting
s-4 Table Damask,
Bleached Cotton,
Calicocs
Ginghams, Pin
Gale, White and
Red Flannels, Lin
en- Cambria Handker-
chiefs, Laces and Edgings.
Betting Real Lace Collars,
Trimming Ribbons, Veil Bereges,
Love Wells, Coventry Ruffling, Kid
Gloves, Hosiery, Combs and Brushes,
Empress Trail Hoop Skirts, Travelling
Bags, Brown A cotton, Black Cloths and
Cassimers, Mixed Tweeds Satinets, Cassimeres,
Brown Drilling, Canton Flannels, Tickings, &c.
The above comprises only few of the kinds of
goods We have just received, and we may safely
say now that our stock is one Of the LestimMc Val
leg, and we promise to all who may give us o call
great inducements, in the way of prices.
Aug Pm PIPER FUNKHOUSER.
nUR FRIENDS will obIige US greatly by
~ settling the little amounts due US, during
this month, as We are compelled to pay cash for
nearly all our goods.
PIPER l. FUNKHOUSER.
Aug lo-3
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,S33eClNL Notice.

TREOESS OF YOUTH.-A GENTLE
L. MAN who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects of
youthful indiscreion, WILL for the sake of suffer-
ing humanity, send free to all who need there
ceipt and directions for making the simple rene
DIV by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to
profit by the advertiser experience, do SO by
in perfect confidence,
JOHN B. OGDEN.
Aug 24-3m No 40 Cedar St., New York.
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Nd 4 E ID

In the vicinity of Coley Town, Augusta Co.,
Va, Mrs. SARAH CATHARINE KENNEDY, aged 81
years months and IL days.
The large number of persons present at her flu
neral clearly indicate the strong hold the de-
ceased had on the affections of her eighborhood.
On the 9Th inst, WILLIAM TROUT, son of Rev.
J. E. and Maggie Armstrong, aged II months
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AK address was delivered by Rev. ]. B. Davis,
formerly pastor of the Lutheran Church Staun-
ton now Professor of Agriculture and Mining
in Roanoke College, before the Staunton S. S.
Union, at the Lutheran Church in this place, on
Sunday last.
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WE are pleased to learn that the work OF re-
building the Depot buildings in this place, des-
troyed by Gen. Hunter in 1864, is to be COM
menced shortly. They are much needed and will
add much to the convenience of the business por-
ton of the community as well as to the Railroad
Company.
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H. N. BELL, President ". II. TAAs, Sec'y
THE va. Insurance Company.


CHARTERED CAPITAL, $1,000. 900.
PAID IN CAPITAL, 100000,
This Company, Chartered blythe Legislature for
Virginia, December 18th, 1865 in presenting it.
self to the public with bona .fde Capital paid in
Of a quarter of Million Dollars, sufficient to Sc
cure the protection of its Policies and command
the confidence of the public, hopes as HOME
INSTITUTION, by a just and liberal policy to
secure a fair portion of patronage
Its rates will correspond with those of other
First-class Companies.
For risks upon
DWELLINGS, STORES, MERCHANDISE.
and all other insurable property,
apply to
WILLIAM Il. TAMS, SECRETARY,
Staunton, Va.
Or to
GEORGE F. PRICE,
June l-6mo Actuary and Gen. Agent
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Ak1HUE's Home Magazine for September is lust
TO hand, with its interesting and varied contents.
THIS Magazine iswell calculated to furnish amuse
ment and information to the family circle, in ev-
cry one of which it should find place One conv
! year So so.
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GoDEYs LADY's Book for September is on our
'aole' 1t is as usual gotten up with taste, and is
repiete with fine engravings, fashion-plates, ex-
celient reading matter and valuable receipts. 1t
isJnstly styled Ladys Book and should be in
the hands of every Lady.
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The "SroNEwALL" BAND serenaded Gems. Ewell.
Heth and Imboden, who were stopping at the
American Hotel, on Tuesday night last. Gen.
Heth and Col. Skinner responded. COL Tom
Parish of Charlottesville stated that Gen. Ewell
appreciated the compliment highly, but was too
unwcll to address tie crowd.
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GEN Jos. E. JOHNSTON arrived at the American
Hotel on Wednesday evening last, and was serena
ded by the 'Stonewall" Band. He made his ap-
pearapce and after shaking the members cordially
by the hand, engaged in familiar conversation
with his old confreres Of the battlefield.
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Q1 S00 PER YEAR! We want agents
I'D / se)OU everywhere to sell our IMPROVED
$50 Sewing Machines. Three new kinds. I'm
der and upper feed. Warranted five years Above
salary or large commissions paid. The ONLY ma
chimes sold in the United States for less than $40
which are fully licensed By Hone, Wheeler j. VII
son, Grocer s. Baker, Singer + Co., and Bachclder.
All other cheap machines Arrangements and
the seller or user are liable to arrest, ae and I'M
prtsonmem Circulars free. Address, or call upon
Shaw & Clarke, Biddeford, Maine or Chicago
Illinois.
Jan. Sly
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DOARD1NG!! BOARDENG!u

THE Proprietor of "oUR HOUSE" having
enlarged his building with the addition of
the property known as the COLD BELL TAV-
ERN, and having been solicited by sundry gentle
men to take boarders, has consented to do SO,
upon the following terms,
BOARD per DAY, 81 so.
!" I" WEEK, 500.
!" " MONTH, 2OOO
70 Single Meals at rates according tn thestyle
ordered. THE PROPRIETOR.
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TXGHEANGE SALOON,
On augusta st. nearly opposite Court House,
SRI UNION FIR GINA.

IN IiaJa&d 80. ncdi1y opposite C0uT house,
ST1 UNION VIRGINIA.
The undersigned, (late of the firm of Beck &
Beard respectfully informs his friends and the
public generally that, having purchased the above
named Saloon from the former Proprietor Mr.
Cline, and leased the building for term Of years.
will continue the business at the Old Stand under
his personal supervision.
The Bar is supplied with Il superior quality
of Liquors both offoregn and domestic manufac-
ture, embracing all the different varieties, and
will be mixed to suit the tastes of all who may f-
vor him with call, and last but not least at
prices to suit the stringency of the times.
THANKFUL to his friends for the liberal pa
tronage extended him whilst member of the firm
Of Beck 4 Beard he respectfully solicits call
from them at his new quarters.
JNO. r. BEARD.
He has also in connection with this establish
ment FEED STABLE attended to by that pop
ular Hostler, TOM BETHEL, where horses can be
supplied with single feed or boarded by the day,
week or month. July l3-tf
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The 93d Regt. Va. Militia was organized on the
18th inst at Middlebrook. Company officers were
elected, who, as as they are Commissioned,
will proceed to the election of field officers.
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VsEEAPER AND CHEAPER F!

HAGEMAN & LEVY
have lust returned from the North with an extern
sivc stock of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, H1TS CAPS, & FANCY
GOODS which they have purchased for cash, and
can sell as cheap as cain be sold in this market
We can not say that we will sell IS per cent.
below Baltimore prices, as we have never failed
yet and it is not our purpose to do so now
Our goods are of the best quality and will be sold
at fair prices Give US call at the VLR GINA
CLOTHING STORE, opposite Virginia Hotel,
Stalln.cn; Va. May / LIT
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AKssRs Powers You've, Principals of s,aun-
ton Academy, propose to teach gratuitously, the
ensuing session, two boys of deceased or dis
abled Confederate Soldiers. Gee notice in ano.h-
CT column.
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NJ Office 70 PARTIES SENDING

NJ Office TO PARTIES SENDING
~ FREIGHT TO AND FROM STANTON.
THE Va. G.. r. r. Co. will furnish cars at Stasn-
ton Va, as far as they can to receive loading
the track destined for market Messrs Mcclure
and Bumgardner have house Immediately on tie
track and will receive produce in the absence Of
cars on reasonable terms to be settled by owners
Goods not consigned to other specified houses or
not taken from the cars will be stored in the Ware
House of Messrs Mcclure and Bumgardner, being
the most convenient house to the track. Mr.. r.
j. Hope and Messrs Ker, Stevenson Co have alss
houses convenient for transacting this business.
H. D. WHITCOMB,
General Superintendent.
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~NEsEAEs LIVERY ANss FEED

STABLE
The attention of persons wishing to hire FINE
HORSES CARRIAGES, BTGGIES, &C., is called
to the fact that they be accommodated by
calling Oh Mrs. BOLEN, corner Of
.SPhING LINE 4. aug UST-i STREET.
Horses will be fed for The low price of 80 cents
for single feed, and can be accommodated by
the day, week or month, on the most reasonable
terms. Entie satifavttoa guaranteed.
.,3f.
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NEW GOODS AGAIN.

NEW GOODS AGAIN.
IN KAYSER & YOUNG.
again call attention to their stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
They offer great inducements in Ladies Dress
Goods and Trimmings.
In BEREGES,
TISSUES,
LAWNS,
AOZAMBIQES,
ORGANIZES,
LEN0S,
SILKS
and solid color dress goods there is great vari-
ETY. in style and price Some of them very cheap.
Prints and Staple goods generally are much low
er and can be sold to suit all.
P4R44SOLS, UMBRELLAS, Shoes
CLIO YES, HOSIERY,
and complete stock of trimmings, and the usual
small goods of a dry goods house
In Mems and boys wear we have plain and fam
cy goods to suit all in style and price, both in
WOOL cotton and linen.
We buy in the Eastern Markets every sixty
days and order constantly to meet the demand
For those who can not come to the Store we
take pleasure in filing orders.
Please attend to the settlement of unpaid bills,
as we must be paid to have money to buy again
May 1866 KAYSER 4 YOUNG.
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4 MEXICAN HOTEL.
Lmmcdiatezy at Central Railroad Depot,
STANTON, VIRGINIA..
CHARLES T. O'FERRALL, PROPRIETOR.
J. N. WOODWARD, Superintendent.

J. N. WOODWARD, Superintendent.
This we'll known and popular Hotel has been
PAINTED, PAPERED AND REFURNISHED
throughout with new and costly furniture and
ranks among the first class Hotels of the Country
The American is situated Immediately at the
R. r. Depot on an cmincncc, in a most pleasant
and healthy location with a continuing breeze,
preventing suffering from the heat of the town,
even of August, an advantage possessed by no
other, and within leo yards Of the Business por-
ton of the town.
No Night Trains to Disturb Guests.
Its proximity to the Railroad insures safe pas
sage of Baggage to and from trains and relieves
the mind Of the traveller of the fear of being left
by the cars.
The Telegraph Office and a Billiard Saloon
are in this building. The office of the
Valley Stage Line has been removed
from the ''Virginian' to this
House, which gives to the
American, the Offices
of all the lines
leaving town.
Through tickets issued by cars or stage to Lex
ington, Natural Bridge, and all points between
Staunton and Virginia and Tennessee Railroad
The Proprietor was engaged in the late war, in
the field, from the beginning to the ending, and
now he returns to the peaceablc pursuits of life
intending with the assistance of Jos. N. NooD-
WARD, SO long and favofably known to the tray
cling public, to extend to all, North and South,
an cold Virginia Welcome" Terms moderate.
A FINE LIVERY STABLE.
is connected with the Hotel.
POINTS OF INTEREST NEAR STAUNTON.
Staunton is SO miles from Lexington, which
contains Washington College, Virginia Military
Institute, the Grave of Stonewal jackson, and
the home of Lee. The celebrated Springs of this
County are IA miles from Stanton, and the Nat
ural Chimneys II; Meyers Cave, the second in
extent on the Continent II; and from the Cave
are the battle-felds of Port Republic, and on the
road to the Cave the battlefield of Piedmont
The great charities of the State, the Lunatic Asy
lum and the Institution for the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind, are in Staunton. 1t is the geographical
centre of the Old Dominion, and the Railroad and
Stage Lines radating from this point make it a
point for travellers on business or seeking health
or pleasure in the Mountains of Virginia,
July 13-tf
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DANKENG DEPARTMENT
or THE
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY

VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.
This Company having Banking privileges un-
der its Charter, has commenced business in the
Banking-rooms of the late Central Bank of Vir-
ginia, Staunton.
DEPOSITS will be received and ACCOUNTS
kept as in othe. Banking Institutions.
COLLECTIONS on all accessible points, and
prompt returns made at the lowest rates.
DRAFTS furnished on the principal cities.
TINE PAPER purchased, negotiable or guar
aneed.
GOLD, SILVER and UNCURRENT MONEY
bought and sold.
u. S. Internal Revenue Stamps on hand for sale
w. II. TAMS
Secretary & Cashier.
JOHN WAYT, Teller
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LOC.HL ITEMS.

We learn that it is claimed that, in the contest
Of skill between the Excelsior Base Ball Club of
Staunton and the Lone Star Club ofI]arrsonburg,
which took place at Harrisonburg last week, the
Lone Star quit four points ahead.
We have taken the trouble to get the score of
the game which we give below.
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Religious Notice.
NAMP MEETING


A Camp Meeting for Augusta Circuit will be
held on the land Of B. F. W. Harlan commenc-
ing on FRIDAY the oath Of AUGUST. The
grounds situated on the top of the Ridge in Rock
fish Gap, about s miles from Waynesboro, q
from Alton, and miles from the mouth of the
Tunnel, on the west side ofthe Ridge.
Conveyances will be in attendance at all of these
points for the accommodation of all persons de-
sirous Of attending the meeting. Several large
springs of the purest water are in the immediate
vicinity of the grounds.
Every convenience will be offered to those de-
sirous of TENrIsG, while ample accommodations
vii! be provided for persons coming from dis
lance, by Mr.. Harlan, Who will have a large
Boarding Tent.
No hucksters will be allowed near the ground
and every effort to preserve good order will be
made. WIN r. STRINGER,
July 81 Preacher in charge.
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TN3 the People of the ValIey.--
OFFICE OF THE VALLEY RAILROAD,
StauntOn. Anril 25th. 1865


We wish at once to push forward the Line of
Railroad which is to connect the Potomac with
the Virginia and Tennessee Road. To do this,
we need to have stock taken in the Valley to the
extent of
ONE MILLION OF DOLLARS.
This we propose to have done on the following
terms; Two per cent. of the amount subscribed
to be paid in SO soon as called for; thirteen per
cent. additional, to be paid within the next three
years; the remaining eghty-fve per cent. to be
paid within the next ten years.
If this amount of Stock be promptly taken on
these easy terms we can effect negotiations which
will enable US to haveit remainder taken abroad
and which will enable us at the same time to raise
the money for the Stock taken at home upon the
Bonds Of the company payable in ten years.
1t is unnecessary to say anything in regard to
the vital importance of this great work. Every
property holder within reach of the Road appre-
ciates it
It may be proper to state, however, that cir
cum.tances are more favorable now to the con-
struetion of this work than ever BEFORE or proba-
bly, than they will be hereafter We have already
secured
COMPETENT CORPS OF ENGINEERS
to locate the Road from Harrisonburg to Salem.
They will commence operations early in May
Let our people aid, IN earnest, and we can prom
Use them the speedy completion Of an improve
ment which will do more than any other in con-
temptation for the advancement Of our interests
The commissioners in each county will open books
of subscription at once, and are earnestly desired
to have the stock subscribed promptly.
NJ. G. HARTMAN, President
may lift of the Valley Railroad.
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4 GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS

" - -.
The undersigned agents for II. NJ. SMITH 4 co,
Manufacturers of Richmond, can furnish at short
notice, any Of the following named articles at
Manufacturers prices. Ilcapers 4 Mowers, Grain
Drills, Wind Mills, Pitts celebrated Thrcshng
Machines, Horse Rakcs, new article recently pa
tented; Corn Shelters, Cutting Boxes, Churns
Scales Hay Presses, Beltng'o all kinds, Plough
Castings Cider Mills, &C, &c.
MCCLURE & BUMGARDNER.
Dec % GIN
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Stnxssx0a advertisements.

col. G. 8. pEyToE.
GEO. L. PEYToN. wM. II. pEYToN
VIRGINIA HOTEL,
STANTON, VA.
GEO. L. PEYTON & CO., Proprietors
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PHOTOGRAPH
I'D CALLER

DURDETT'S PHOTOGRAPH
I'D GALLERY,
Over Roane & Alby's clothing store, opposite
Virginia Hotel.
am now prepared to enlarge and color in oil,
water or India ink, pictures ofevery description.
Those who have lost friends, can have pictures of
them copied from lockets, ambrotypes daguerre-
types, &C., and made life or A size.
| have now secured the valuable services of onr
Stanton artist, Mr.. 7. B. Coleman who has just
graduated in the art Of Painting in the city of
New FORK. Specimens can be seen now in my
and will spare no pains or expense to make my
Gallery equal in every respect to any city gallery.
am already prepared to make any style of pic
lures now in use.
One of Stietss celebrated pianos will be found
in the Reception Room.
May 4-tf j. Fl. BURDETT.
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Special attention is directed 10 tho
ICE CREAM SALOON!
the accommodation of
LADIES .4ND GENTLEMEN.
The Subscriber thankful for the liberal patron
age bestowed upon the OUR HOUSE, and being
determined that nothing shall be left undone to
sustain its we'll earned reputation, he hopes to re-
ceivc continuance of the same.
THE PROPRIETOR.
Staunton, June 23-tf.
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IME.oHsTANT VO THE PUBLIC.

1-Desiring to make change in my business,
propose to sell my stock Of Eastern Work, con-
sisting of Gents Boots, Shoes and Congress Cal
tiers; Youths Boots and Shoes Ladies, Misses
and Children's Shoes and Caters.
Also, lot Of Gents Hats-diferent styles
all at COST for Cash or Produce.
BARGAINS IN CUSTOM WORK.
Having large lot of French and American
Calf-Skins and other fine material used in manu-
featuring FIRST CLASS WORK, will furnish
Doors and SHOES, ofany kind, to ORDER, Ovarian
ted to ft) at greatly reduced prices, for Cash or
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VIRGINIA. rules held in the Clerks
' Office the County Court of Augusta, on the
lst Monday in July 1866
Elizabeth T. Pannell widow Of John Pannell,
dec d., and George Douglas and Eveline his wife,
Sanford Spcck and Francis his wife, Gerard DON
alison and Mary his wife, and John White and
Martha his Wife-Plaintiffs.
AGAINST
Benjamin Pannell Serena Pannell, and John
II. Pannellz-Defendants
IN CHANCERY
The object of the suit is to partition by sale the
real estate of which John Pannell died seized and
possessed
1t appearing from the bill and affidavit filed in
this cause, that the defendant Benjamin Pannell
is not resident of this State, and he not having
entered his appearance and giving security &C
cording to law, it is ordered that he do appear
here within one month after due publication here
of, and do what is necessary to defend his inte-
rest in this suit, and that copy of this order be
posted at the front door of the Courthouse of this
County, on the first day of the next term of said
Court WIN. A. BURNETT, elk
FULTz, p. q. Aug 3-4t
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GTOVe MD and lasting BaImOraIS made
to ORDER equal in style to any Eastern Work
brought to this market.
use the best material, and spare no expense in
procuring the best Workmen in the State.
All work made here ecarra,aed
Call and sec for yourself, two doors east of the
lst National Bank.
July-6-tf G.. N. WILLIAMS
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LOWELL s. BLACKEEY,
GROCERIES,
FLOUR,
BACON,
GRAIN,
&C., &C.
Opposite lst National Bank
Jan IL 1865 Staunton, Va.
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III ii Es III H. II s

Richmond Quotations.
REPORTED WEEKLY BY Jonx G. EFFISGER WITH
JOKES { HEWITT.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-11-16
WHITED sEPULCHREs.

Vice ever shields Itself beneath the cloak
Of virtue. The father oflies doubtless in
vented the subterfuge. 1t has been prac-
tised in all ages and has not been permitted
to fall into disuse in these latter days. An
dy johnson and his parasites admonished by
the peoples anathemas have proven them
selves but dull though willing students in
the art of clothing their crimes in the garb
Of virtue Their latest effort in this line
has been to order the prompt dismissal Of
all employees Of the various departments
whenever they shall have been discovered,
to be fast livers, habitual tipplers or fre-
quenters of public resorts of Ill repute Of
any kind. This is all very well but as long
as the President and his friends continue to
indulge in all the various excesses by which
they have brought the White House into
such i'll repute their efforts to reform the
departments, will avail but little They
would succeed better By setting an example,
before they begin to preach virtue to their
oficial employees From all accounts the
White House at present is in more pressing
need of thorough purging from these evil
practices than any other locality in Wash
ington. 1t would be good place to begin
Drain the fountain and the stream must of
course fail.