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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
HOOn-Skirts.

f1OOp-SK1fts,
Sheeting, 1914 wide,
Full stock of Brown
and Bleached Cotton
Linen Table Cloths,
and Towelings,
to be sold at greatly reduced prices having struck
the Northern market just at a time when Goods
had taken a fall of at least 20 per cent.
Being well satisfied that no house in thissection
of the TERRITORY can undersell me- l hope my
friends will not fail to give me call and examine
my stock, when they will find the above state
ment as l have represented. Therefore / cause
nv seal to be affixed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16

One of the reasons given by Senator Sum;
ner, for desiring general legislative session Of
Congress, is, what he calls, the 'menacing con
dtion of affairs in Kentucky and Maryland y
The ''menacing condition is, that these States
are not Radical s 1ti
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
Tobacco & Coal oil.

vuyOBACCOS AND COAL OIL have
in store and for sale a lot of fine Chewing
and Smoking Tobacco, and non-explosive Coal
Oil, which will sell very cheap.
may28-tf b. +. HARDWOOD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
DEMONSTRATING Machines.
nger's New Family Sewing Ma.

Ginger's New Family Sewing Ma
y CHIN E.-All persons in want of a Sewing
Machine are requested to examine this the latest
production in its line. 1t is pronounced by COM
petent judges faultless and we are authorized to
say that it is incomparably the best Seaoing No
chine IN erssFe,9ce No risk to run as entire salts
faction is guaranteed or the machine taken back
after thirty days trial.
We also, furnish the Shaw & Clark and Bart
lett Cheap or Single Thread Machines with or
without tables and treadles from $50 up. These
the only safe and reliable low priced machines
as all others sold from Is to $50 are fraudulent;
subjecting those who buy or sell them to arrest,
fine and imprisonment. These machines will do
all that is claimed for any single thread machine
ans'cer for most practical purposes, and are con-
identy recommended to those whose means will
not reach the more complete and perfect article,
good shuttle machine.
kAYSER & YOUNG. e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
SIMON 81. HILB, 80

Done at Crawfords Corner No 1, Staunton
District No. l, Territory of Virginia, this first
day of May, One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Sixty-Seven, and in the second year of our
Territorial reign. may
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
KAYSER & YOUNG.
guIy = gu. -
NTcCORMECK,S REAPEFSS & NOW.

NA ERS.-The undersigned are the SOLE
AGENTS for the sale of McCormicl's
MOWERS AND SELF-RAKERS
in Augusta county.
Samples Of this greatly improved machine fol
They are also prepared to furnish all kinds Of
Repairs at short notice. Early orders for repairs
are solieited-(especially for old machines tic
insure their arrival in time
MCCLURE & BUMGARDNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
Fe7'tiLiSeP!
NREsH GROUND PLASTER.--

NRESH GROUND PLASTER.-WE
Il nave erected mill on the Nursery grounds
OF !anne6lll Wheat, just outside the corporate
limits OF Staunton, for the purpose of grinding
plaster, ana are now prepared to furnish pure
plaster, ground at our mill, at $500 per ton of
ZOO pounds. Or we will grind lump plaster at
not to charge a high price and grind only small
quantity, but by charging loao price to keep the
mill IN continuous operation.
when 1t Is inconvenient for parties to furnish
bags, we Will furnish barrels, charging cost for
same We will deliver the plaster at the R. r.
Depot. when desired, charging simply actual
cost of drayage.
We are compelled to pay cash for plaster and
will require cash on delivery or will take in ex-
change, corn, oats or flour, at the market price
Persons at a distance, desiring ground plaster
can address us at Staunton, and will be notified
by return mail at what time it will be ready,
thereby preventing disappointment
A. BOWLING, JR., s. CO.,
april 16-tf Staunton, Va.
HROUND PLASTER Farmers, wish
VI ing the best and purest ground plaster, can
be furnished in any quantity, and at cheaper
rates than it can be purchased in Staunton, by
leaving their orders at
APP 16-tf WM POOLES.
on TONS PURE GROUND PLAS-
~ TER in Store and for sale low for Cash.
apl6-tf HOGE s. MASON.
DONES WANTED!!-T have purchased
I'D the Winchester Bone Mill, which / intend
below Bridgewater, Rockingham county, Va, by
the middle of June next, to manufacture
BONE DUST AND PHOSPHATE of LIME,
and thus supply oar farmers with pure and I'M
adulterated article of Bone Dust and Phosphate
of Lime, as we'll as saw their lumber and grind
their wheat and corn.
l will, therefore, on and after the 1st day of
June next, receive and pay cash for all the Bones
that can be procured in this and other counties,
So, go PER TON of 1000 POUNDS,
delivered at said mill. wish to call the atten-
ton of the Country Merchants especially to the
above. for they can trade goods for large quant-
ties of bones at such rates will leave ample pay
for trans portation, for which bones / will pay
them cash at the time above stated, or give them
Bone Dust or Phosphate of Lime in exchange for
the same. Farmers may also do well to consider
this last proposition in reference to exchange for
bone dust or phosphate of lime for bones.
.E...f ~ f G. w. BERLIN.
Staunton papers will publish the above, for 6
months, and send bills to this ofice.-Rock. Reg
aster e
mar 26-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
Fancy Bazaar Store.

"OOP SKHRTS.--The Patent Odessa
LII Collapsing Skirt, which can be altered to
any shape instantly, has created quite sensation
amongst the ladies' The advantages they possess
are great and easily noticed, call and see them.
Also, lot of Hoop Skirts, the cheapest in the
market. g. HIRSH & co.
june 25-tf.
CEILING OFF AT COST.--We have on
- hand beautiful assortment of Parasols which
We will sell off at cOst-call soon to secure bar
gain for we get them cheap from our own factory
in Philadelphia G. HIRSH & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
WILCOX & GIRRsa :
!" Sewing Machines

| wv EStWhHHss NNdCIIuVSs
''Its seam is stronger and less liable to rip in
use or wear, than the Lock Stitch. "-Judges' Re-
port at the Grand Trial.
Call and get the Report and Samples of
Work containing both kinds of stitches, on the
same piece of goods,
Machines en- exhibition and for sale by
WOODS q GILKESON,
Sole Agents for Augusta county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
Watches and JeaUelru.

lust ARRIVED at Meredith's Ola Stand,
81 fine assortment of
Rich Jewelry and Silver Ware
suitable for bridal presents
june4-tf Vim copy G. G. YEAKLE
DERSONAI..-If you wish anything, such
L as fine WATCHES, JEWELRY, GOLD
PENS, ETC., go where you can get the best and
cheapest-at B. MAYNE'S Store
Also fine assortment of Spectacles at so per
cent. cheaper than former prices.
Watches and Clocks repaired and warranted at
moderate charges. b. MAYNE,
from 225 Regent street, London,
now Main street, opposite G. Hirsh's store,
may @-H Staunton, Va.
NEW JEWELRY & SILVERWARE.
IN Just received at Merediths old stand:
Solid Silver Table
and Tea Spoons;
Silver Plated Forks,
Butter Knives,
Cream Pitchers,
Cake Baskets
very handsome y and a nice assortment of jew
elry for sale by G. c. YEAKLE.
+
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16

How THEY TREAT THE NEGROES IN Boston.
A disturbance, which for the time threatened
to become general riot, occurred at Boston
recently. The trouble arose in the beating Of
an inoffensive negro by some of the crowd
Police Officer Drew and Special Officer Marvin
attempted to scatter the crowd, when they were
murderously assaulted by two brothers named
Welch, one of whom was shot in the breast by
the officer, probably fatally The officers were
reinforced, and succeeded after some efforts IN
dispersing the crowd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
I wood not Dye in Winter.

/ wud knott dye in Wintur
When whiskie punchiz flo
When pooty gals are skating
Oar fealds of ice and sno-
When sassidge meat is phrying
& Hickeri knuts is thick;
Owe who kud think of dighing,
Or even getting sick?
I wud knott dye in Spring time,
81 miss the turn up greens,
& the pooty song ov the little frawgs,
& the ski larks arly screemi
When burds begin thare webbing
s. taters gin to sprout-
When turkies go a gobblerlng
l wud knott then peg out.
I wud knott dye in Summer,
81 leve the garden sass
The roasted lam s. butter milk
The kool phase in the grass;
I wud knott dye in Summer,
When evry things so hott,
& leve the whiskie Jew-lipS-
Owe knowl Ide rather knott.
/ wud knott dye in Ortum,
With peeches fit for eating;
When the wavy korn is Citing wrlpe
& candidates are freezing.
Phor these, and other wreasons,
Ide knott dye IN the phall
&. sense i've thort it over,
I wud knott dye a tall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16

Il and jewelers. Store has been removed to
the Virginia Hotel A. A. CONE, successor to
J. w: Meredith, would respectfully inform his
friends and the public genefaiy that ne has re-
to Ladies' Entrance, where he is prepared to keep
up its established reputation for good work.
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &C., repaired, and
all work guaranteed.
He respectfully solicits continuance of the
liberal patronage heretofore bestowed-promising
satisfaction in all cases. june26-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
NORN SHELTERS
" and STRA w CUTTERS
some new patents just received by
feb 26-tf WOODS s. GILK ESON
yaVEfE EXCELSIOR DRAG SAW.
E RER REY,S PATENT .Iul1z 10 1894

4 E. BERREY'S PATENT, July 49, 1864.
This celebrated machine combines greater du-
rability, simplicity and strength, than any other
of the kind now in USE It is adapted for cutting
cord wood, stove wood, cooper stuff, single stuff,
&c.
1t has the capacity for cutting from thirty to
forty cords per day; will saw a log, four feet in
diameter without choking, and works easily with
two or four horses. 1t can be run with any horse
power. The saw-guide is safeguarding. The
guide controls the saw while entering the log and
also controls saw while going through the log.
We are now manufacturing these machines, for
delivery to any part Of this State. All orders
will receive prompt attention.
For further particulars address the proprietors,
EAKLE s. LINN,
Mt, Sidney, Augusta county,
feb 12-tf Virginia.
A Il THE STORE OF MIR. COWAN
IN orders will be taken for the well-known
Common Sense Family Sewing Machine,
for the benefit of the Ladies' Memorial Associa-
ton. This machine is cheap and durable, and
has given entire satisfaction wherever used.
Price $50, and warranted for three years. Ma
chine shown and references given.
Agents in the country are wanted who will sell
it for the same purpose, to whom the profits of
every third machine will be given.
feb 19--tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
Farming Implements.

y Hardware for FARMERS USE. Also SUI
perior kip horse collars very low by
NAV ID RAKER RROS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
ITVHE BUGLE HAS SOUNDED

VHVHE BUGLE HAS SUUNDEDy
Il VOTERS RALLY RALLYIl
Vote Early and Often at the
Fancy Bazaar Store =
Gabriel has once more sounded his trumpet,
and the people stand amazed, beholding the ire
is now on exhibition at the Fancy Bazaar Store.
Our stock embraces
Jewelry, Hoop Skirts,
Boots Shoes, Hats, Soaps
Perfumery, Stationery,
Gents Furnishing Goods,
and, in fact, more than we could enumerate in q
whole day. This bugle sounds the keynote to
your future prosperity and renown. Rally to its
call. 1t is only sounded once In a century and
enriches all who heed its CALL Millions are saved
by purchasing the cheapest and best goods both
of which can be had at
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16

Phifty-Siks having failed to win renown WIN
orr mother English has gone to initiating the
Latin poets. After two days study of Virgil he
thus describes a tragical farce:
Tres fratres stolidi
Took boat for Niagari,
Wavum altus surgebat,
Boatum over turnebat
Et omnes drondiderunt
Non swimmere poterunt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
Richmond Advertisements.
j. L. DARLINGTON. A. j. FORD.
EXCHANGE HOTEL.

j. L. DARLINGTON. A. j. FORD.
EXCHANGE HOTEL,
E RICHMOND, VA.
This leading, fashionable Hotel, has been new
ly and elegantly Furnished and is now ready to
extend an 'sOld Virginia welcome" to its patrons.
THE EXCHANGE has liberal accommoda-
tons for over ue hundred guests, and possesses
every modern Improvement for the comfort and
entertainment of its inmates. The Rooms are
spacious, and well ventilated; the attendance is
prompt and respectful, and the table is generous
ly provided with all the deJicacies of the season.
The Proprietors are determined to sustain the
reputation heretofore established by the Ex-
change. j. L. DARLINGTON s. CO.,
formerly of Bollingbrook Hotel,
Petersburg, Va,
and American Hotel, Richmond Va,
E# Proprietors.
CLERKS Maj. B. Frank Eakle, Capt. James
A. McClung, P. F. Brown.
N. B.--Telegraph Office in Rotunda Teles-
cope Observatory.
may 21-6m
MANN s. VALENTINE, p A. FRANKLIN,
of concern of formerly with
Valentine q Son. Elicit & Drewry.
VALENTINE & FRANKLIN,
Y RICHMOND, VA,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers i'm
FANCY GOODS,
NOTIONS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, &C.,
ask the attention of the trade to the large and va
ried stock of goods kept by us, (which is being
constantly replenshed) of all the staples and nov
elites peculiar 30 our line of business.
We can assure our friends of former years, that
our facilities for buying are the same with the
Jobber farther North, and that our desire to re-
new and foster a trade once to our mutual advaI-
tage is quite equal to his.
We gre to Orders oar personal attention.
VALENTINE 81 FRANKLIN,
may21-6m 1908 Main street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
Social Ambitions.

A London magazine writer descants in ami
mated style upon the eagerness of all English
classes to obtain footing in what is termed
good society,"" They will make the most con-
temptible sacrifices for appearance sake live
upon bread and water diet in their own homes
in order to appear well dressed in other folks
homes, and will stoop to any and everything, if
by so doing they may secure the nod OF recog-
milton in fashionable circles. He continues
We are all very willing to admit that we have
interiors, whom we are prepared to treat with
a sort of goodnatured condescension, but among
whom we are not at all content to mix ourselves
in the Way Of society, Or to allow our sons and
daughters to interm@rry. But we are by no
means so ready to look On the other side OF the
line, and to confess that we have any 'supe-
riors' Yet how many good, and pleasant, and
sufficiently pretty girls there are, within the
knowledge of any of us, whose lives are wasting
because of this false conceit! How many
whose
''Cold and joyless charms shall i've,
Thrown by upon life's weedy Shore
when they might have been happy wives and
mothers if they had not been brought up from
their childhood in that pestient heresy Of be-
lief that they were good enough to mate with
any man in England above their sphere, but
that no man below it was good enough to raise
his eyes higher than the hem of their pattlcoatl
1t is possible these remarks are more stri-
kingly applicable in England than in any other
country as social distinctions are very marked
there, but every one at all conversant with the
world must see that they come very nearly home
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
HIRSH s. LOEB'S,

apl30 firm of Hirsh & Co.
NEW JENELRY.-We have just received
~ another assortment of beautiful Jewelry,
which we are confident will not fail to please all
who may take a look at it. We will give written
guarantees for articles which we recommend and
our prices we know will give satisfaction.
apl30 G. HIRSH s. co.
G. OMETHlNG NICE.-The Patent Hinge
y Photograph Album, which should be in eve
ry family Sold cheap by HIRSH s. co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16

very handsome y and nice assortment of jew
elry for sale by G. C. YEAKLE.
mav21-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16

DOWHATAN HOTEL, corner Eleventh
IL and Broad streets, (near the CapitoD Rich
mond, Va. GEORGE j. SCAMMELL, Proprietor.
This House having been put in thorough repair
is now open to the public. The accommodations
are first class and equal to any Hotel in the State
Sent 19-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16

The undersigned having formed co-partner-
ship for the purpose of conducting Commission
Business IN the city of Richmond, would respect
fully solicit consignments of all kinds of Produce
We promise to use our best endeavors to obtain
the highest cash prices and make prompt returns
N M. LEE,
oct 16-tf H. II. PECK.
Vindicator and Virginian copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-16
Established in 1886.
u and Glassware,

= BUTLER q SUN, II
No. 1907, Iron Front Building, Main street,
South side, RICHMOND, VA,
Keep constantly on hand, of their own Importa
ton, full stock of French and English Chins
and Earthenware; Glasses of every description
Kerosene Lamps Britannia and Plated Goods
Looking Glasses, &c, which they offer to the
trade at very low prices. Orders solicited and
promptly executed. may2l-6m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

e We have been amused. from time to time,
at reading the proceedings of the Board of Coan-
cilmen of the city of Newborn. The Board has
never been very harmonious. and since General
Sickles has ordered change in the Municipal
Officers. it may be expected that good feeling
has not much increased. The Newbern Repub-
lican's acc count of the last meeting of the Board
is decidedly rich, but calculated to favorably
impress people with our fellow citizens of East
ern Carolina. Why will people quarrel about
small matters
The manner in which the last meeting of the
old Board terminated is thus described by the
Republican:
"At this juncture Lieut.. Wilhelm, u. s. A.
made his appearance much to the annoyance OF
the happy assemblage. The Lieutenant asked
whether the Mayor was present, and was in
formed that he was cot; he then politely asked
the gentlemen to excuse this interruption. and
wished to know if this was meeting of the City
Board. Being answered in the affirmative. the
officer said that he had beer directed by the
Major commanding the Post, to say to them that
all proceedings of the Board were stayed, and
that the payment of all bills or vouchers should
be stayed until further orders. The Board then
disperSed"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14
CHARLOTTE e. s. c. RAILROAD.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of this
company was held in Columbia last week
The committee to whom referred the re-
ports OF the President Superintendent and Treas
urer reported that they had examined the same,
and recommend the adoption of the following res
olutlons, which were concurred in:
Resof0ed, That the Board of Directors of this
company ale hereby constituted committee. with
full power to negotiate with the Atlantic, Tennes-
See and Ohio Railroad Company in regard to the
consolidation of that corporation with the Char
lotte and South Carolina Company, and that the
result OF their negotiations he reported to spe-
cial meeting of the stockholders of the Charlotte
and South Carolina Railroad Company, to be
called by the President and Directors ofsaid COM
pany.
Res,t0ed, That the stockholders Of the Char
lotte and South Carolina Railroad do hereby
authorize the Directors of the said company if in
their judgment it be advisable, by resolution to
direct the President of the company to endorse
the guaranty of the company on the first mort
gage bonds of the Columbia and Augusta Rail-
road Company, to an amount not exceeding
100000
The following is list of the Directors elected !:
VIM. Johnston, A. B. Davidson, John A
Young, w. II. Neal, A. B. Springs, c D Melton,
John j. Mcclure, (cice John Caldwell. declined
renomination) w. B. Robertson, E G Palmer,
L D. Childs, (cice James Y. Mills, declined re,
nomination. John Fisher, A. r. Tay lor
AT subsequent meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors, VIM Johnston, Esq, was unanimously re-
elected President.-PhGaic.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14
MARRIED..

In this county, on the 9Th inst, BY Rev. s. q.
Pharr. Mr. n. q. McGinn to Miss Margaret Haynes.
In Union county, at the house of Mr. Jos HOWE,
on the I'd instant by Rev Johnston, Mr. Jas II
Dunn Vi Mecklenbure county, to Miss Maggie o
Porter, daughter of Benz Porter deceased.
William Randall to Miss Sarah A., daughter of O.
g. Flemming of Catawba county, N c.
In Lincoln county, on the 9th inst, by Rev. John
Finger, Mr. Albert NJ Nixon 10 Miss Rachael Ann
Hagar, daughter of John iagar.
BY Rev. S Watson, on the I'd instant, Mr. 8 w
Burns of Mecklenonrg county, G, to Miss Jane
Jackson OF York District, G.
In Newbern, on OH inst. Rev. L. G. Vass, Pastor
OF the Presbyterian Church, to Miss Mary f. Jonss,
Also, Mr. Samuel K. Ball to Miss Alice p Tisdale.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

SEVERE SToRM.-On Thursday evening last a
heavy storm of rain and wind, accompanied by
some hail. occurred in this section. In certain
portions of Steel Greek and Providence neighbour
hoods. the hail was quite heavy and did con-
adorable damage to the growing cotton and
wheat. A great deal of wheat was blown down,
if not injured by the hail.
The severest part of the hail storm in Steel
tending towards Morrow's Turnout. The wheat
aud cotton on the plantations of j. S. Nicely, II.
A. Query, Sam'l. b. Knox. DR. I. ]. Sloan and
John McCrahey was badly Gu: up-the loss of
Dir Query in wheat is estimated at 300 bushels.
Others suffered. but we have not learned their
names. Cotton can be repanted, but the injured
wheat is a total loss.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

ANOTHER SNAKE SroRY.-SOme fatboatmen
at MiIliken's bend, not long since, saw on the
bank long black snake. lazily watching the
gradually leng,hening ridge of earth peculiar to
The subsoil navigation fthe mole.
The little turnover emerged at the root OF a
tree, and the snake with one lunge captured
and swallowed him The Observers of this sad
affair thought it all over with poor mole, but
nothing daunted, perhaps unaware of his perous
situation, he kept on scratching until he came out
at the small end of the snake, who, feeling sud-
denly that he had been cheated of square meal
turned and swallowed him again, with the same
result: as before.
The Captain oftbe fatboat, in every respect
a reliable gentleman, informs that this singular
contest was continued for eight hours, with no
variation, except that the mole, as he became bet
ter acquainted with the route made faster time on
his trips.
Finally, the snake, completely disguised with
the mole, allowed it to 60 in peace, and dragging
himself to hickory tree, butted his brains out
against its roots. Or being opened his "innards,'
from end to end, were found to be as slick and
smooth as the inside of lady's thinble.