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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-18

INSURE YOUR LIFE.-In these times of trouble, when nothing is secure, and a man has no guarantee that at his death his family will be comfortably situated, no man should be without policy upon, his life !; and when insuring, care should be taken to select responsible >Sompany. Such company is the St. Louis Miittyal Life Insurance Company. Controlle1 an 4 S,y ,lyissged by responsible pen, who are well z m0us this Ssate. it recommends itself to all. J. II. McMahon, man well known in the Southern country, is the agent at Memphis, Tennessee. His name is a sufficient guarantee for reliability Knowing him as well as we do, we cannot hesitate to say that those in suring with his company will be fairly dealt with. All letters to Rim should be addressed to No. 42. Madison street, Memphis. This company divides its profits annually among its policy hold CTS, places no restriction upon trade or residence, and insures upon all the diff ferent plans.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-18
Bacon

LUST received, 10000 pounds No. Bacon. O and for sale by
 Apr6- J. SIMS ALLEN.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-18
Dress and Bonnet Making.

MRS, NJ. A. BURK bcgs leavo to ins0ra, MI the Ledics of Des Are, and surrounding z country, that she is now prepared 70 do dp Hats and Bonncts in the most fashionable style Also, makes Bonnete. cuts and makes Dresses. Has just received blocks for Hats and Bonnets, of the latest fashion.
 Des Are, March 9, 1867.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-18
NO EQUAL IN THE WORLD.

He might furaish volume of certificates, but the public have long since learned to esti- mate such things at their true value. The safest plan is for every one to test for himself the virtue of . new medicine.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-18
CRYspnA COMA.

Oh she was beautiful and fair.
 With starry eyes asd radiant hair. Whose curling tendriis soft, entwined, Enchained the very heart and mind.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-18

L10RCED to grow upon the smoothest face L ir from three to five weeks by using Dr. SEvIGSE'S SRESTACRATEUEC CAPILt ARE the most wonderful discovery in modern sci ence, acting upon the Beard and Hair in an almost miraculous manner. It has been used by the elite of PaIis and London with the most fattering success. Names Of all pur- chasers will be registered, and if entire satis- faction is not given in every instance, the money will he eheerfuly refunded. Price by mail, sealed and postpaid, Sl. Descriptive circulars and testimonials mailed free. Ad- dress BERGER, SHUTS & e., Chemists, No. 2S5 River Street, Troy, N. r., Sole agents for the United States. feb23-ly.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-18
FEVER AND AGUE

It is destined to superseie all others. It not only cures all these diseases but prevents them. A wineglassfuI of the Bit,ers taken an hour before each meal will obviate the i'll effect of the most unhealthy climate, and screen the person taking it against diseases, under the most trying exposure.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-18
Deadly Malaria,

And handles without fear the most venemous serpents. It is belief with them that while thero is breath in the body, tho
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-18
EE D R D M

Is potent to cure, no matter what the disease may be- While DIR. BULL is not prepared to endorse this extravagant pretensicn, he is nevertheless satisfied from thorough exam ination of the evidence relating to it's virtues, that as q remedy and preventive for all dis cases arising from exposure, either to changes of weather and climate or to the miasmatis influence, it
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-10-11
Emigratfon Aszoe5atloa.

meeting was held 81 The court aaas
in this place last Mouday @ Tie purpose
Of discussing the proPna organizing
an association to procure l9r-5aE ea'-rsass
for Tennessee. The meeaae address
sd by Col. FoUNr WAD- 2. &aasg eoaaay,
who has recently returned from 4aae7.-
We did not hear the address a1 were ea-
flied by an extended co- SION "..a -
Colonel upon lhia subject interested
himself il this matter while r he old asH De-
try and is quite posiaFa t-as aaaE @
be procured in aay ne< -aea. .a very
character, and at much Jess cos. aea
Of our presen. system. Eia a.3
upon the subject is extensive ans
very practical. We sincerely -ae,e
him that dis is The only ,-rsae South
Our presen system Of lsaar worthless
aud must be aUaudya=a Il oas -a-
now to cas-. about and so -a
laborers IS most aval-ae -e1 gsaa aa.e
aud take steps immedi. ssaa.s
The ice has been broL a.Te hope
a permanent associatiaa 1-a -aea oa-
aud revolution conn aesa
complish much good .Ha
the State.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-10-11

RETURNED. Rickman'a company q MI
litia, which was ordered 10 Nashville saae
weeks ago to do the election thara fer
Mayor. returned to this place last #saae=
day night. We suppose they gre under ~
ders to watch the movements If tAe E--
klux Khan.
By the way, what has become 81 tae la.-
ter institution? Have they played. os
there ever such Khan in g. st-aee Come
around old Cy, aud sec us once more.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-10-11
Tournamen

The young men Of Giles ha daiaru..a-
ed to have a Tournament z, s-ia place a &
short time, the Fair groaade las1z been
secured for the purpose. The exact day
on which the tournamen. wl.l Come % bias
not been decided upon, ba- M be ua
few weeks, Of which due notice vii 81 Els-
an
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-10-11

The Fair commenced at Columbia .aa.
Tuesday and viii close sssasl w4 q
grand tournament Giles VIII aasa
representation there in the sac e.s.a.
and we understand many .. ouf #e aed
gentlemen expect to attend lle tournament
on 10 morrow
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-10-11

Has anybody seen aaytaag 3. Dave
Bureh's dog Penny-fourpeoce Dave os
lost from him few days ago ana 10 IS
fraid the purP is in trouble.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-10-11

Messrs. Stacy and johnson viii order
bagging and rope and pay ds taz % eo-
ton for parties desiring to snip AeAIl4-
ter aud WEoless.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-10-11

The last day Of our Fair proved b
The most interesting and amusing os say
The riding and driving was gianald z8d
the buriesque masquerade oas paea aag
thing of the sort we ever saw gasu
gers can't be beat.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-10-11

It viii be seen by reference = a5@ card
IN this paper that Beech. Maaiers & e..
Nashville, have introduced a a feature
nlo their business. Read
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-10-11

y. Q. EoCoRD, Local
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12

him living was in charge upon battery of the
enemy after it's fire had been drawn by one OF
our batteries. His head was uncovered, and
his long, shaggy hair streamed out on the wind
as he galloped fercely upon the gunners.
'Whoop, felers + exclaimed he, waving his
sabre and driving his rowels deep into his horses
aanks, IN brim full of rum and gunpowder-
there's few more Yanks to be killed-Hurray !
Georgy is pluck to the marrow -
On he went-the charge was completed-the
battery was taken but my horse shyed at the
body of the brave Georgian which lay immedi-
ately in my path A mimic ball had passed
through his head. and there he lay with his
CLASSY eyes fixed in death upon the sun. I on
" had time to look down upon the corpse and
sigh, for our course was onward and the squad
ron was in full gallop..
Duncan and myself We're near each other du-
ring the entire fight. He was singing "Mary-
land, my Maryland perfectly regardless of the
balls that were whistling around him and the
shells that exploded in every direction, when
he was unsaddled by fragment of a shell, and
now sports an armless sleeve to his Jacket.
Captain Smilax rode through the fight un-
touched; and Major Stretcher was too busy in
the rear among the wagons and too far off to
be hurt. He has told me since that he was
complimented by General Lee for the mastery
manner in which he got long train of wagons
over the Potomac; and that, had it not been
for his great energy and skill, the supplies of
the army would have been cut off, and there is
no knowing what amount of suffering he pre-
vented. He did not lose wagon. nor horse,
nor mule; on the contrary, he had stolen fifty
wagons from the enemy, all loaded with luxu-
rleS-and the government was much beholden
to him tor the extra supply.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
From Rockbridge.
For the Staunton Spectator.


Mr.. EDITOR Il am dead down on the Leg
islature You know bad disease needs a pow
erful remedy. The county of Rockbridge sent
down there two doctors, besides many other
doctors sent there to assist them, and all the
physic they have given it, has had no effect on
its bowels. They have spent heap of time
talking about sstay law" That's Just what
we want! We want ''stay law" But every
Legislature must move the laws and keep
moving, so that if a man who died 25 years
ago was to wake up now, he would have to get
search warrant to find the laws that were in
existence when he died. One man who owed
a heap of money, says a ''stay law is Constitu-
tional-whle another who has heap owing to
him sayy.it is not Constitutional Now if the
Legislature had just let the law stayed as they
found it, guess things would have been differ
ent. =
Then they have Incorporated Mining Com
pany, and located it in Rockbridge My stars
Why nearly every man in Rockbridge was a
Mining Company, within himself Either mi
ming for wealth or under mining each other
But | suppose they were after consolidation,
believing that where there was Union there
was strength. !" .a1
Then, too, they have talked heap about
liquidation. 1t looks well in the Legislature
to be talking that way since the whole South
has been repudiated and kicked out of Congress.
But then you know we are creatures of imita-
ton, and the Legislature just wants to follow
suit Butt tell you, sir, if they repudiate the
debt, 1 II repudiate the character. ~If ~ 3
Now, Mr.. Editor, tell you on the square
an. tired of this way of living As State we
ain any where. Voting against the ''amend-
ment, didn't fix us nowhere either. but when
the Legislature did that thing it made me feel
''sorter good, and was glad and 1 thought
then we were getting some of the physic money
back. | have heap more to say, such as it is,
but | am going to stop right now.
HIACUTUS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Poetry.
The Life Wreck.

Threading the alley-ways, dark and damp
By the fickering light of the feeble lamp,
Breaking the night with her ghostly tramp,
She totters along-alone, alone.
From hovel to howell from street to street,
She picks her passage through rain and sleet
With not friend in the world to greet,
Not bonnet to wear nor mOrsel to eat
Not speck of earth to call her own
Wearing her life out day by day,
Throwing her priceless soul away,
Stunning for very shame the ray
Of the sun of Heaven-the glorious sun
Weary of life and afraid to die,
Afraid of earth and afraid of the sky
Afraid of the light, she knows not why,
She woes the night as she heaves a sigh,
And thinks of race that is almost run.
Phantom of life and beauty fed,
Shadow uniting the quick and dead
| knew her before her soul was wed
To the demon of hatred and despair;
knew her happy, thoughtless child,
picture of innocence undefled.
When prattled and laughed, and leaped and
smiled, Eef
When her heart was pure and her spirits wild.
And all her troubles light as air.
[ knew her again. in womanhood,
Whose beauty and wit no heart withstood
Grand and loyely,s yet gentle and good, ~.
Admired and loved by the wise and the great
Perfect in all that grandeur lends
To native beauty; in all that sends 51ie
A thrill wherever the proud knee bends
The crowning gem of a cluster of friends,
A queen in soul and queen in state.
know her now-yet know her not ~A-'
Where all that is pure is spurned, forgot,
nothing know but a holy dread. -
STEPPED in misery and disgrace, s
The eye Of man no more can trace ts.
In the shattered form and shriveled face
A single mark of their ancient grace
The frame is there, but the woman is dead.
Shades of immaculate women! when
Shall the curse of God come down on men
For woman's wrongs for not till then
Shall he atone for thy nameless woes.
When thy oppressor, unhoused, unfed
Shall stalk the earth in terror and dread,
With wreath of scorpions round his head,
To sting the wretch wherever he tread,
Till in uttermost hell he makes his bed,
He may pay part of the debt he owes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Furniture and Undertaking.
CABINET MAKING d UNDERTA-
u KING-Gospei Hill, Main Street,
Staunton, Virginia.

EDWARD F. JOHNSON takes pleasure in inform
ing the citizens of Staunton and vicinity, that he
has now on hand a large supply of Bureaus, Bed
steads, Washstands, and all other articles manu-
featured and kept in Cabinet Makers establish
ment He respectfully invites you to give him
call. He will also pay prompt attention to the
UNDERTAKING BUSINESS,
and can furnish the best styles of plain and orna-
mental Cofins-Walnut or Mahogany-also I'M
proved styles of Metallic Cases.
Repairing promptly and well done
nov 2O-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Moral and Religious.
Nearer Home.

One sweetly solemen thought,
Comes to me o er and DER
Pm nearer home to-day
Than I've ever been before.
Nearer my Fathers home,
Where the many mansions be;
Nearer the great white throne,
Nearer the Jasper sea.
Nearer the bounds of life,
Where we lay our burdens down,
Nearer leaving the cross,
Nearer gaming the crown.
But lying darkly between,
Winding down through the night,
Is the dim and unknown stream
That leads me at last to light "
Closer, closer, my steps p.iay
Come to the dark abysm,
Closer death to my lips
Presses the awful crism.
Father, perfect my trust, sf
Strengthen the night of my faith,
Let me feel as l would when stand
On the rock of the shore of death.
Feel as l would when my feet
Are slipping on the brink,
For it may be L m nearer home,
Nearer now than think
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Died Yesterday.

Every day is written this little sentence
''Died Yesterday" Every day a flower is
plucked from some sunny home ,abreachmade
in some happy circle; a jewel stolen from some
treasure Of love. Each day from the summer
fields of life some harvester disappears
every hour some sentinel falls from his post, and
is thrown from the ramparts of time into the
surging waters of eternity Even as We write,
the funeral of one who 'died yesterday winds
like winter shadow along the street
died yesterday" Who died? Perhaps it
was gentle babe, sinless as ap angel, pure as
zephyrs hymn-one whose laugh was as the
gust Of summer rills lettering in the bower of
roses-whose life was perpetuallitany, May
time crowned with the passion of flowers that
never fade. Or, mayhap, itwas youth, hope
ful and generous, whose path was filled with
flowers with not serpent lurking underneath
-one whose soul painted for communion with
the great and good, and reached forth with ear
nest struggle for the garden in the distance.
But that heart is still nnw-he "diad yester
day."
''Died yesterday" A young girl, pure as
the orange flowers that clasped her forehead,
was stricken down as she stood at the altar
and from the dim aisles of the temple, she was
borne to the garden of slumber ,"
A tall Drowned man, girt with the halo of
victory, and at the days close, under his own
vine and fig tree, fell to the dust. even as the
anthem trembled on his lips and he, too was
laid where the rude forehead Of the hamlet
sleeps?"
An aged patriarch, bowed with years and
cares, even as he looked out upon the distant
hills for the coming of the angel host, sank into
dreamless slumber; and on his doorstep was
written, ''Died Yesterday
died yesterday" Daily, men, women, and
children are passing away, and hourly in some
graveyard the soil is flung upon the dead. As
often, in the morn, we find some flower that
blushed so sweetly in the sunset, has wthered
up forever; so daily, as we rise from our biy-
ouac, to stand against our posts, we miss some
brother soldier, whose CHEEKY eye in the sieges
and struggles of the past has been like dew from
Heaven upon our hearts.
Each day some pearl drops from the Jewel
threads of triendship-some Tyre to which we
were wont to listen has been hushed forever
But wise is he who mourns not the pearl and
jewel lost.-B. z: Taylor.
BACKBTTING-The longer live, the more
feel the Importance Of adhering to the follow
ing rules, which have laid down for myself in
relation to such matters; l. To hear as little as
possible what is to the prejudice of others g
TO believe nothing of the kind until am abso-
lutely forced 3. Never to drink into the spirit
of one who circulates an i'll report A. Always
to moderate, as for as [ can, the unkindness
which is expressed toward others. 5. Always
to believe that, if the other side were heard
very different accounts would be given of the
matter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
MeG[cOL.
T TITLES WHITE OIL,

Z TITLES WHITE OIL.
4 A Prepared only by T. W. & c. r. LITTLE,
Scottsville, Va,
Is pronounced to be the best remedy ever offered
to the public by the many hundreds who have have
Wagoners, Farmers, &C., for the following affiic-
tions, to which the horse is liable. viz:
Swelled Joints, Cuts
Sprains Bruises,
Saddle and Collar Galls,
Scratches, Poleevil,
-e Fistula, Sweeny, &C.,
10 be had at wholesale or retail of
FRED. NJ. WILLS,
Druggist, &c, Charlottesville, Va.
And VIM S. WILLS & CO.,
Druggists and Merchants,
oo+ 02 1vr COyingtOn Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
TI3eaC0re, StOUes, dc,
FEvENNARE, STOVES. &C..

J. G. GROVE s. CO.,
New Street, above Main, Staunton, Va,
have on hand and are constantly receiving full
supply of the above, and fancy articles in that
line. Their friends and the public generally are
invited to call and examine their stock and every
effort will be made to please, both in point OF
workmanship and price of goods.
nov 13-2m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
SesUiaeO Machines.
CEWENG HgACHENEs !-We have secu

= ed the agency for this section Of the Valley
for the sale of
IFijcor and Gibbs Seacing Machines
which have been pronounced the best now IN use.
We will take pleasure in exhibiting sample
Machine at our Store.
We are authorized to refer to Mrs. Kelley, Mrs.
MARQUIS and Mrs John G. Smith, who have them
in use WOODS s. GILKESON.
oct q-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Fire and Life Insurance.
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE. Gov,

MUTUAL LIFE ENSOENANCE COM-
lEH PANY OF NEW YORK.
+. s. WINSTON, formerly of Va.) President.
Accumulated Cash Capital, 49,. $17 200, 600,
more than double of any Company in the
United States.
Annual Cash Income, ................ ,OOO, ,OOO.
Undivided Surplus, ........:.......; S2,0oO,o0o.
Dividend of surplus premiums made annually
to all Policy holders of one or more years stand
ing upon purely Mutual plan and sufficient at-
ter a feao gears, to meet the aaauat payment.
This old and we'll known Company offers the
lowest and safest method of securing the support
of family, after the death of a parent Each
policy holder participates in the profits, pro rata.
ION forfeiting'' Policies, beyond the reach OF
creditors of every class, secured to families by
Legislative enactment.
Apply at once, while in good health. Each
year will increase your annual premium and the
chances of i'll health, and thereby the rejection
your application.
Call and get Report, with tables and full IL
formation. Il. I'll. PHILLIPS, agent.
VIM. FL. CAREER, DR.: B: M. ATKINSON,
Secretary. Medical Examiner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
VirgiasiG Central Rail Road
Ia e - EgE5Ss;zsss;S;i5s5 EgESsS;zsss;is
a n

VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
y Mail train for Richmond, leaves Staunton,
except on Sunday at g. A. NJ.
Mail train for Richmond arrives, except on
Sunday, P. M.
Mail and Freight going West leaves Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10 P. M. and on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday, at {, z. M.
Freight train for Richmond leaves on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, at l, P. NJ.
Arrives on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday,
at 8 P. M.
This latter train connects closely with O. & A.
Freight at Gordonsville, and goes through to
Richmond without more than ordinary delay at
stations arriving in Richmond, at 2, P. NJ.
Freight train arrives from East daily, except
Sundays, at 9. Is, A. M. :,
The freight house in Staunton is ready for the
reception of goods.
The through line from Baltimore via Powha-
tan Steamboat Line is continued.
H. d. WHITCOMB.
Gen'l Super. Va. G. r. r.
dee lift
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-12
Remember Me.
BY ELIZABETH j. COLE.

These touching words appeal to every one,
and find a corresponding echo in every heart. =
10 be loved, to be remembered by those we
hold dear is sweet. 0, the sad reflection that
with the departing years our memory will fade
from the hearts we had hoped to cherish for
ever.
To feel that when the green grass shall wave
over our lowly bed. and the white marble gleam
coldly above to mark the spot, fond hearts will
grow cold, and the once loving friend pass by,
pauslng not to drop tear, or breathe one sigh
of regret for the departed. Tis solemn
thought, and one that calls up the recollections
Of by-gone days. But tbs better far to close
the weary eyes, and repose the aching brow in
death, and lie down beneath the pure snow, or
fragrant flowers, bedewed even for a season with
tears of sorrow, than to know that while we live
our image is effaced from the memory of once
fond hearts, that before the lamp Of life is gone
out forever, we are dead to world of hope, love
and JOY
Remember me, even when the grave has clos
ed over all that remained of the poor frail worm
of Immortality and sometimes when life is all
bright and joyous, give one passing thought to
the blest sleeper resting so sweetly from all life S
turmoil and cares. Remember me How sad
y sweet these words reverberate in the heart,
haunting us ever with its soft soothing melody,
press upon the brow the farewell kiss.
Often will these sweet words come over the
heart like the echo of some soul subduing mu-
sic, softening down the asperities of our nature,
filling the soul with long forgotten strains
| have seen the cherished idol of the house
hold close his eyes in death, leaving the world
all dark to me, and now the SHOWS of many win
ters have lain lightly upon his loved tomb, and
sweet flowers have lifted their meek heads above
his breast yet his last words of love and coun-
sci are ever present with me, and my sorrow,
meowed by time as it is, has made his graveA
hallowed spot.
o, tbs a pleasing memory, though fraught
with much of childish grief, the memory of the
dear, light hearted friends of childhood, and of
their unfeigned grief at parting years ago, when
[ was merry happy child. But alas! it is all
past, and we shall never meet again; but
Fond memory often brings the hours
When life was radiant with youths flowers
Remember me! Yes, though our paths in
life may be wildly separated, and sorrows may
fall heavily upon my defenseless head, making
still fainter the weary heart, and bighting the
budding flowers of hope, then surrounded by
home and friends, with no clouds obscuring the
bright heavens and beautiful sunshine from life s
journey, sometimes remember me. W
And when the heavens smile upon me, and
roses instead of thorns adorn my pathway, ]
will look up in thanksgiving and pray to our
Father, for the constant friends He has given,
and bless Him. that in the darkest hour He has
remembered me.-Lo0sUille Commercial Ga
zette.