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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
Literary.
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A MAGAZINE OF
Literature, Science, Art and Society
Literary.
PROSPECTUS
of the New Volume, beginning January l, 1861


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American Magazines. Its brilliant success is un-
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STAUNTON.

A correspondent of the Baltimore Euening
Transcript, under date of November the 23rd,
thus speaks of Staunton:
This place, always one of the most health
full and attractive towns of Virginia, has recu-
perated more rapidly from the exhaustion Of
the late war, than almost any other town in
Virginia The work ofrenovation and of build
ing is something remarkable and the old fami-
lilies of the place in by-gone days, would hardly
recognize the dear old scot: in its renewed youth,
and wide awake aspect. 1t is difficult to keep
pace here with the demand for new buildings,
caused by the increase of business, and the at
fractions as residence, held forth by this
mountain city, nestled in the lap of these
grand old hills, and having population re-
markable for refinement and intelligence, not
less than public spirit and enterprise.
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RROOM FACTORIES,

More than year since we suggested the pro-
priety of the establishment of one or more
Broom Factories in this county. Mr.. IL. Ia.
Hoover of Churchville had the good sense to
adopt the suggestion, and forthwith set about
the establishment of Broom Factory at
Churchville We have no doubt that if prop
erly prosecuted, that he will find the enterprise
to be very profitable. s.
We see that Factories Of similar kinds have
been established in Rockbridge county, in Win
chester, Frederick county, in Parkersburg, and
probably other places We see it stated in one
of our exchanges that more money is made in
Parkersburg in the manufacture of Brooms
than in the large Iron Foundries in Richmond
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1t will commence in the first number of Janua-
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A Tale of the Southwest" by Emerson Bennett,
author Of ''The Phantom Of the Forest" 'Prai-
RE Flower" sc.
This will be followed by other Serial Stories
from the best authors. Shorter Stories, Essays,
Sketches, Letters Agricultural Articles, &C., are
also regularly given.
The Post is neutral in Poitics-being exclu-
svely devoted to Literature and does not discuss
the political and religious press.
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sons Sewing Machines Silver Plated Tea Sets,
Spoons and Pitchers, Gold and Silver Watches,
Double Barrel Guns, Aliens Rifles, Melodeons,
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Marriages.


On the 25th of November 1866, Mr. JAMES T.
KERR to Miss Sarah Myers, by Rev. Martin Gar
Der, all of Augusta county.
At New Orleans, La on Thursday afternoon,
October 10Th 1866, by Rev, J. w; Beckwith,
Rector of Trinity Church, Rev. D. M. GILBERT
to MARY RUTLEDGE, second daughter of the late
John G. Fallgant both of Savannah, Ga.
On the 22d ult., by the Rev. VIM. II. McGuf-
fey, L. L. D., Rev. FRANCIS Fl. BOWMAN, of
Augusta, to RosALIE FREELAND daughter Of
Henry Benson Esq, of Charlottesville.
On the morning of the 22d ultimo, by the Rev.
James L. Snyder, Mr.. JAMES G. TURK, of Au-
gusta, to Miss SARAH A. MAuzY, of Highland.
On the Goth ult., by Rev. VIM. 7. Price, DIR.
VIM. H. MOORE to Miss SALLIE DEvER, all of
Highland
On the 25th ult by the Rev. G. Beard, JOHN
M PRoPEs to Miss ELIZA n. LINK, both of Au-
gusta county
On the 22d of November, 1866, near Middle
brook, by the Rev II. Getzendanner, Mr.. JOHN
P. GALE to Miss SUSAN F. GALE, both of Angus
ia county.
On the 22d ult, at the Lutheran Parsonage
near Waynesboro, by Rev. e: Beard, Mr.. JAMES
A. PATTERSON, Jr., to Miss MAMIE E. SMITH,
both of Augusta.
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We understand that our subscribers in Greer

We understand that our subscribers in Green
brier county, w. Va, have been receiving the
Spectator very irregularly for some time The
Spectators for that county, and all the offices
between here and there, are regularly put in
the Post office here on Tuesday, the day before
the train runs West
Recently, the Lewisburg papers have been
received here quite irregularly. There is a
screw loose somewhere on this route Look to
it, postmaSters.
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Take Notice.
BROTHERS ARE NOW

DAKER BROTHERS ARE NOW RE-
Id ceiving large additions to their stock of mer-
chandse- comprising a full assortment
OF GROCERIES
to which they call the attention of the public and
of merchants particularly. We receiving
ANOTHER LARGE LOT OF SALT
which we will sell very low; a full assortment of
crushed, granulated, and pulverized Cuba and
Porto Rico
SUGARS, MOLASSES, SYRUPS,
COFFEE, RICE AND TEAS;
together with Spices of all kinds, which we will
sell at very small advance on cost.
Heavy GA fulled Cloth
Cassimeres, Sattinets,
Jeans and Tweeds,
which are very cheap
Bleached and brown Cottons Ginghams Cali
Goes Cotton arms Canton and wooden Flannels
Wooden Ware and Brooms, Horse Collars OF su-
perior make; Window Glass, Putty. Tumblers
and Goblets. Tinware, Crooks, and Stoneware;
Cheese and Crackers Fish and Bacon Ma
chine Tanners, Coal and Flaxseed Oil Paints
and Dye Stuffs coal oil Lamps and Chimneys ;
Grindstones and Cranks; Shovels, Forks and
Spades cut and clinch Nails Horse Shoes and
Horse Shoe Iron and Nail Rods lump g. ground
Plaster and other Fertilizers.
We call especial attention to our stock OF
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Boiling Cloths will be furnished to Millers at
short notice.
We give artlcular attention to the purchase OF
Flour, GRAIN and other Country Produce,
paying the highest market prices, either in cash
or goods at cash prices.
We have lot Of
PRIME BACON
at very low prices. Also lot of superior Hem
lock SOLE LEATHER.
We will purchase CLOVER SEED.
Thankful for the patronage already given, and
ipton6ipp 10 lya the loss sustained bV our
''snashassg' business not by higher prices but by
more energy, and stricter attention to business,
we solicit a further patronage.
nov20-tf BAKER BROS.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE CHRONICLE.

The editor of the Charlottesville Chronicle
has again enlarged his paper, and seems to be
quite happy. We are pleased to witness this
evidence of prosperity, for we regard the
Chronicle as one of the best papers in the State.
There is freshness and individuality about it
which we fail to find in larger and more preten-
tious journals. 1t is true that it sometimes
wanders from the true path, but it always finds
its way back again This waywardness may be
owing to the eccentricity which usually marks
original genius.
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at very low prices. Also lot Of superior Hem
lock SOLE LEATHER
Ch,trcTavlLZe Broom Factory.
BROOMs! 1.-THE undersigr

ROOMS! EROOMS !-Ihe underslgn-
I'D ed is just now putting in operation an extern
sive Broom Factory at Churchuitte, Virginia,
where he will manufacture all kinds and sizes of
BRUSH BROOMS AND WISPS,
in the best manner, and which he offers to Mer-
chants at less than they can be bought for in Nor
thern markets
His machine is of the most approved kind his
workmen thoroughly skilled, and his broom corn
of the very best quality
ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURES
and keep the money at home, by sending your Or
ders, which will be promptly and satisfactorily
filed. by II. L. HOOVER,
oct 16-6m Churchville, Augusta CO., Va
Spectator, .Vindicator, Rockingham Register,
Char. Chronicle, and Lexington Gazette & Ban
ner copy six months and send bill to Valley Vir-
ginian office.
DROOM CORN.-Farmers who have broom
D corn have their attention called to the fact
that l am paying the highest CASH price for
that article, at the
CHURCHVILLE BROOM FACTORY,
and want all that is for sale in the county
Those who have good strong bottom land can
not do better than to plant it in Broom Corn,
next Spring. as the crop is less trouble, not so
hard on land and will pay fifty per cent, better
than corn. | want to engage for next year from
two to three hundred acres, and will give special
inducements to those who are willing to contract
now. The best quality of seed furnished to plan
ters Bring on your Broom Corn, whether you
want money or the best quality of Brooms.
FL. L. HOOVER,
oct 166m Churchville Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

We invite attention to the order of the Exc
cutive Committee of Thornrose Cemetery Com
pany, and would suggest that citizens preserve
copy of said order for reference ON occasions
of need
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CIRCUIT COURT.

The following are the proceedings of the Cir
cult Court since our last issue:
Michael O'Brien vs. Allen Doyle, action of
detinue to recover cow Verdict for plaintiff.
T. G.. Stout u.s. Geo. G. Robertson,
Z. n. Stout & Co. Us. same action
upon bond in Confederate times. Cases sub
mitted not yet decided
Bastable & Hunton for &c. Us. r. G. Glendy
and others, action on bond with collateral con-
ditions. Demurrer to declaration argued and
sustained by the Court. Judgment for the de-
PENDANTS.
r. j. Hope Us. Arch. Brock. Verdict in IA
vor of plaintiff.
JAS Walker Us. Jno. Christian. The Jury
did not agree and were discharged In this
case JAS Walker is suing Jno. Christian for the
cost of cattle purchased by Christian as the
agent of Maj. Tate, who was the agent of the
Confederate Government. The case was ably
argued by counsel, Stuart and Fultz for Plain
tiff, and Christian, Niche and Bumgardner
for Defendant.
Alex. Walker u.s. Jno. Christian. This is a
case of similar character to the one last men;
toned At the time of going to press the trial
had not been concluded.
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Special attention is called to the advertise
ment of stoneware by Messrs. Drake & Piper.
Persons in want of anything in that line, who
are DESTROYS of encouraging home manufac-
tures,'' should give them a call, as they can
sell stoneware as low as it can be bought in the
cheapest market.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

We would invite attention to the advertise
ments of Dr. Wayt & Bro. The Elixir Phos-
phate of Iron. advertised by them, is most
pleasant tonic and is not at all injurious to the
teeth. 1t is prepared by themselves, in the
most accurate manner, from the purest and best
chemicals
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ITO MIJEe7'S,
NCHNR RNITENG CIOT

a NC11OR BOLTENG CLOTHS.-I
IA have just received direct from the Importer
a lot of the celebrated ''Het Anker,, BOLTING
CLOTHS, Of various numbers, and warranted
genuine These Celebrated Cloths have noequal
in the qualities Of evenness, smoothness, uniform
ity, durability and freeness in boiling Their SUI
periority established by time and trial is recog-
nized by the best City Millers, by whom they
are used almost exclusively.
Mllers and Millwrights are requested to call
and examine them. GEO. E. PRICE.
July 17-tf-V and V,copy.
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A citizen of this place, in giving his check for
the payment of his Corporation taxes. stated
upon the check that in the amount of the sum
mentioned in the check was included the sum
of tUeaty dollars for the use of a bathing tub,
and that he expected to pay tax next year for
the privilege of wearing clean shirts. a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

We learn, through one of our subscribers
correspondence, that the Typhus fever is raging
in the New York Institute for the Deaf and
Dumb. There were ffty-three cases. among
which were three teachers. The whole number
of pupils is 400. In consequence of the fever,
the school has been dismissed
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THE SOUTHERN OPINION

Is the name and title of journal under which
H. Rives Pollard will shortly re-appear before
the public, as editor and proprietor
Mr.. Pollard was, until lately proprietor and
editor of the Eraminer, the career of which pa
per is too well known to the public for COM
ment
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Stauntum Spettator',
Local - News.

z~ Job Work of all kinds from a visiting
card to poster, or froma circular to pamphlet,
can be executed, on short notice, in the very best
style at the Spectator Office. Persons are invited
to call and examine specimens. Perfect satisfac-
ton, both as price and style of execution, guar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

The Virginia Conference, at its late session
in Norfolk, agreed to the recommendation of
the General Conference, to change the name of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South to
that of the Episcopal Methodist Church
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
INTERESTING PUBLICATION.

The National Publishing Company, corner OF
7th and Main street, Richmond, Va, have now
in press, and will soon have ready for delivery,
book entitled, ALEX H. Stephens, in Public
and Private, with Letters, Speeches, &c." by
Henry Cleveland, ESQ.,, formerly editor of the
Augusta, (Ga) Constitutionalst. The writer
of this book has long been the intimate friend
of the great Southern statesman, MIR. Steph-
ens,) is personally familiar with his public and
private life, and has seen him in his inspired
moments, both in the forum of debate and at
the social board Many letters and papers will
appear in this work which have been cleaned
from the most important correspondence of the
war, and have never before been accessible to
the historian
In addition to the interest necessarily attach
ing to the biography proper Of such man as
Mr.. Stephens, this book will contain much
matter of deep interest, as the life of Mr.. Ste
phens has been so intimately connected with
the political history of our country in which he
has been such prominent actor that a full and
faithful account of his life must contain his
tory of many of the most important events
which mark the history Of the country.
1t promises to be book which cannot be
excelled, both in superiority of material and
beauty of typography. 1t will not be for sale
in the book stores, but will be sold by SUBJ
scription, and agents are wanted in every
county The work will be comprised in one
large volume of about 800 pages.
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Music, magazines, dc.

MAGAZINES FOR DECEMBER
I'VE Ladies' Magazines for December, and q
fine collection of Guitar Music. Also new sup
ply of Stationery of every variety, School Books
Biank-books, Hagerstown Almanacs, &c, just
received by express. JONES HUNTER
nov 27-tf
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CODO3t3a ersHip.

NOTICE!LR. J. HOPE, of Staunton. Va.
~ and r. w BURKE, formerly of Rich,
mond, have entered into Co-partnersbip for n
term of years, under the style and firm of II
HOPE & BURKE, ~
for the purpose of conducting wholesale and
retail LIQUOR BUSINESS, at Morris old
stand, in the town of Staunton. -. -
R. ]. HOPE. 80
nov 13, 1866-lm r. W. BURKE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

On Sunday night last, some one stole an over
coat from Mayor N. K. Trout, which he had
hung up in the passage of his house. He miss
ed it within ten minutes after hanging it up
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

The ladies and gentlemen of Staunton are in
vited to attend the discussions before the Staun-
ton Lyceum which meets every Monday night.
The question for next Monday night is SIS
Republican Government a failure?'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04
IMPORTANCE OF HAVING DAVIS
PAIN KILLERFALWAYS ON HAND.
WondeaJfM Gre of the Reu. d. L. Brayton,
Missionary IN India, aoho acas stang By a
,ScOrDiOu

Wonderful Cure of the Reu. d. L. Brayton,
Missionary IL, India, aoho Stuag bya
Scorpion.
Extract from his letter, published in the Bap-
fist Missionary Magazine:
For the first time since have been in India
I have been stung by scorpion. went out this
morning to my exercises, usual at early dawn
and having occasion to use an old box, ON taking
Immediately resented the insult by thrusting it's
sting into the palm of my hand The instanta-
neous and severe pain which darted through the
system is quite Incredible; what an awfully vir-
ulent poison their sting must contain I! I FLEW
TO MY BOTTLE OF DAVIS PAIN KILLER and
found it to be true to its name after a moments
relief, saturated small piece of sponge, bound
it on my hand, and went about my exercises, feel
ing no more particular inconven icnce.
dec4-1m
4 having been restored to health in few
weeks, by very simple remedy, after having
suffered several years with severe lung affection
and that dread disease, Consumption-is anxious
to make known to his fellow-sufferers the means
of cure
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used free of charge), with the direc-
tions for preparing and using the same which
they will find sure cure fol- Consumption, Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, sc. The only object of the ad-
vertiser in sending the Prescription, is to benefit
the afflicted, and spread information which he
conceves to be Invaluable; and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, as it will cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing
Parties wishing the prescription will please adj
dress Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Wiliamsburgh, Kings county, N. Y.
oct 23-lyr
AZ Al. j. W.. NEWTON has this day as
I'VE soriated himsalf in the Clothinp Business
with G. Mandelbaum, and would be pleased to
see his old friends.
Oot let
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

At the annual meeting of the Directors of the
Western Lunatic Asylum on Friday last, all the
old officers were reelected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

The Lee Base Ball Club of New Market
and the "Lone Star" Club of Harrisonburg
have had another game, and, as heretofore, the
Harrisonburg boys were beaten.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

Rev. Robert Nelson, Episcopal Missionary to
China, will sail for China from New York on
the 10th inst, via San Francisco and Panama.
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Ll9T OF ARTICLES TO BE
Sold for One Dollar Each,

Diamond Pins, Brooches and Ear Drops, La
dies Sets of Gold and Coral Jet and Gold, Flor
entine, Mosaic, Lava and Cameo; Sets of Studs,
Vest and Neck Chains, Plain and Chased Gold
Rings, Gold Thimbles, Lockets, New Style Belt
Buckles, Gold Pens and Pencils, Fancy Work
Boxes, Gold Pens with Gold and Silver Extern
sion Holders, and large assortment of Fine Gold
and Silver Ware and Jewelry of every descrp-
ton, of the best make and latest styles
1- A chance to obtain any Of the ADORE articles
for One Dollar, by purchasing a sealed e'lrelope
for 25 cents.
@ss- Five sealed envelopes will be sent for 81 !;
Eleven for 50; Thirty for So; Sixty-tive for $40;
On SlS
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Special Notices.
I10R RENT.

II -a - very desirable RESIDENCE
pleasantly located in the town of Staunton, may
be rented by responsible party Apply at
nov l3- THIS OFFICE.
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WOOD.

Those of our subscribers who wish to pay
their subscriptions with wood are requested to
do SO during the present month. Bring good
wood and good loads
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PROVISIONS! PROVEsIONss+

The attention of consumers is called to our
STOCK OF PROVISIONS,
and No. 2 Mackarel; Cheese; Brom a and Choc-
alate, Flour and Buckwheat Flour.
We call the attention of Farmers to Dirty
Salt, which will do to salt catte-sold at very
low fgure-by the bushel.
Also a lot of WOODEN WARE, such as Tubs
Buckets, Measures, Churns, Hamper Baskets a
large lot of Brooms, very cheap, and genuine
BucKskn Gloves. ai''
Ho, ye Huntsmen Powder. Shot, and caps
cheap A small lot of mill offal, good and cheap
Nov 81 BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-04

Our intelligent and business subscribers never
fail to read the new advertisements as they ap-
pear week after week. 8
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Carefully Corrected by w. D. Tompkins & Bro,
General Commission Merchants
BASIN BANK, RICHMOND VA.
MO7seV Market.

RIeHMoND VA, November Both, 1866.
GoLD-The brokers in Richmond were to-day
paying $40, and selling at from 14l to 14l1.