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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

A female seminary was recently
started in Salt Lake City, which
succeeded very well until the principal
eloped with and married tho whole
school.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

When you see a man on corner
on a moonlight night, trying to con-
vince his own shadow that il is i'm.
proper to follow a gentleman, you may
set him down as a sign for whiskey
shop.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

The Canadian press are very much
disgusted over the cession of Russian
America to the United States yet
like Toots, they pretend to think 'it's
OF no consequence"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

The Boston Post thinks that Senator
Sumner must have been beyond the
reach of Senator Chandler's breath
when he omitted to include him with
Senator Salisbury, in his resolution
for expulsion.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

Philosophers say that shutting the
eyes makes the sense ofhearing more
acute. A wag suggests that this ac-
counts for the many closed eyes that
are seen at church every Sunday.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

"Manhood Suffrage" is now the on
ly remedy the radical quacks prescribe
for their party. We would advise
them to TO take Helmbold's Extract
Buchu.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

'Wake up here and pay for your
lodging" said deacon, as he nudged
a sleepy worshiper with the contribu-
tion box.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

In two years, 200 persons have been
burned to death by kerosene lamp
explosions, and six millions of prop
erty destroyed.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

In China the physician who kills q
patient has to support his family. II
would not be bad idea to have such
a rule in this country.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

al know every rock on the coast,
said an Irish pilot AT that moment
the ship struck, when he exclaimed
"And that's one of them"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

A bashful printer refused a situa.
tion in printing office where females
were employed, saying that he never
''set up with one in his life.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

tits believed that the coming wheat
crop will be the largest ever grown on
this continent.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

A colored voter, in Washington,
has been registered under the name
of Annnias William James Andrew
Jackson Jones.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

The State of Wisconsin appropria-
ted over 5000, 900 this year for char
liable institutions.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

Men toll every day that they may
be enabled TO eat, and eat every day
that they may be enabled to toll.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

At a recent town meeting in Man
chester, it was resolved that call per
sons in town having dogs be muzzled.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

What chasm that often separates
old friends-sarchasm.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

There are one million moro women
than men IN England.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

A compromise with sin is suTen-
der 10 the devil.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-04-25

nAFT ROPES Of al sises, for sale q,
II Dec II, 1883. MEP RELL A BIGLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
NEW MUSIC,

We have received from those enterprising and
liberal Publishers, Messrs. Oliver Ditson & Co.,
277 Washington street, Boston, the following pie
ces of new music, which we commend to the at
tention of performers:
"Why art thou not returning F'-Song adapted
to the music of the Guards Waltz-by T. T.
Barker Price, Csc.
''Hurly Burly Gallop''-Racy and lively. 80.
"Adele Waltz''-very pretty-by Godfrey.
''Rosina; when the moon is shining effective
Italian. 35.
robin air''-instrumental. This is one OF
Brindley Richards pieces Coo.
Il Estasi VaIse BriLliant-fowing and bril-
liant Arranged for the piano by j. S. Knight
soc.
La Voir du Ciel-( Heavenly Voices). Revere
by Neldy. Coo.
''Tm waiting at the Gate''-Song. This piece
is admired by all who have seen it. SOC.
"Be sure to call as you pass by'-Song. This
piece will commend itself to our fair friends. 30
La Stella, VaLse de LArdita-Instrumenta
Flying Embellishments This is one Of
the ten characteristic pieces by Fritz Spindle.
Send your orders to Oliver Ditson & Co., if yeu
want the best Music
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
Significant Speeches.


At the banquet in Washington on the 9Th
inst, in honor of the anniversary OF the battle
of New Orleans, among others, Mr.. Cowan, OF
PENNSYLVANIA, made speech. In reference to
it. the correspondent of the Baltimore Gazette
says:
Mr.. Cowan, in portraying the monstrous
violations of the Constitution already perpetrat-
ed by Congress in expelling members avowed.
ly to secure sufficient majorltles; IN refusing
representatives to ten States, whose right te
seats was as clear as those of Massachusetts,,
and in hundreds of other usurpations, frequent
ly paused to ask-What then? What is the
ren,edy2 What is to be done? These usurpa-
tions-these practical violations ofthe Constltu
ton, he contended, were as gross as those com
mitted by Cromwell when he spurged the House
of Commons ''They called" he said, 'tol
| practical redress and cycling the President
steadfastly for moment, he continued, "ano
the means of this redress cannot be found II
speeches. however eloquent and logical; IN
conventions, however numerously or harmoni
ously attended; Or in banquets, however splendi
dly supplied-but in practical action, In flrm
ness and in courage"
The same correspondent says: 1.-The speeches
of Messrs. Black, Cowan, Doolittle, Merrlck
and Rodgers exhibited a tone far different from
the timid and trucking elocution INDUCED ir
of late by the opponents Of congressionalusurpa
tons. In imprisoned and emphatic language
the President was pointedly told by these gift.
ed orators that upon the first attempt of the
plotters at the Capitol to carry their infamous
insurrectionary projects into practical effect,
they would look to him as commander an-chaef OF
the army and Macy, to exercise has functions to
their. full ertent, and that they could, after the
occurrences of this evening, rely a0ith reneaoed
undoubting assurance on has determination to dc
has fill 1,ftu -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
THE WEEKLY HEsPERIAN.

The first number of this new literary paper,
published in ST. Louis, Mo-, has been received.
As announced in the prospectus, which we pub
lished few weeks ago. its columns are devoted
to the dissemination of literature, embracing
Romances, Essays Poems, Historical and Bio
graphical Sketches &C., leaving religion to the
pulpit, and politics to the hastings"
The Hesperian is published weekly, at So. per
annum, in an eight page form, contains forty col
ums and will compare favorably with any SINH
lar publication in the country.
The proprietor, Capt. James w. Allen, has
many acquaintance in Staunton and Augusta,
having spent year or more here while disabled
from the Confederate service by wound received
in the Western army, and would. be pleased to
have assistance from them in increasing the cir
culation of The Hesperian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
Groceries & Staple Dry Goods.

TUvO THE PEOPLE,
4 BAKER BROTHERS,
at the Virginia Central R. R. Depot, have now in
store, and offer to the public, and especially to
Merchants, full assortment of
GROCERIES AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
at reduced prices. and no humbug; such as
Cuba, Porto Rico and New Orleans SUGARS !;
Crushed, Granulated and Pulverized do
Molasses and Syrups of all kinds;
Rio, Maraicabo, and Java COFFEE;
Rice, Teas, and SPICES Of all kinds; Cheese
and Crackers; Fish and Bacon;
A LARGE LOT OF SALT,
in excellent condition;
Glass, Paints and Oils of all kinds Coal Oil and
Coal Oil Lamps of various patterns-very cheap,
Lamp Chimneys, Tumblers and Goblets-very
low. Also good assortment of NOTIONS.
ers, such as heavy GA Fulled Cloth,
Cassimeres, Satinets, Jeans and Tweeds.
at very low prices;
Bleached and Brown Cottons and Ginghams;
Red and White Flannels-very cheap
Wooden Ware and Brooms; superior Horse
Collars, Tnware, Crooks and Stoneware, Grind
stones and Cranks Shovels and Forks, Cut and
Clinch Nails, Horse Shoes, Horse Shoe Iron and
Nail Rods
Lump and Ground Plaster and other Fertili-
zers. We will furnish Millers with the best Het
Anchor BOLTING CLOTHS, at short notice. at
very slight advance on cost.
Prime Sole Leather for sale very cheap.
We are thankful for the generous patronage al
ready given us, and soliciting its continuance
with the intention of advancing the mutual in
terests of our customers and of ourselves, by
Yours, &C., BAKER BROS.
Jan 1st 1867
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
MEMORANDA OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

The following are notices of new advertisements.
For the advertisements themselves, see advertl-
sing columns:
Double Refined Poudrette is advertised by the
Lodi Manufacturing Company, 66 CORTLAND ST.,
New York.
Turner s. Chewing Merchandise Auctioneers,
Staunton, advertise their card
Mrs. Kate M. Kelley, the accomplished Mill
ner, advertses that, with the view of reducing
her stock of millinery goods, she will sell, at auc-
ton, ON Monday next, January the 2lst large
and desirable stock of seasonable goods. The
ladies will, of course attend and bid freely. Be-
ing more facile of tongue they will bid more rap
idly than men.
N. L. Blakemore, Commissioner will sell, at
public sale, on Saturday, the 9th day of Februa-
airy, at Sangersville, in this county, house and
lot.
Nancy Jefferson (colored) advertises notice to
the person who hired the colored boy, Dan Scott.
John D. Sterrett Executor of James r. Ster-
rett, deco will sell, on Tuesday, the 30th of
April, in Randolph county, $500 acres of valua-
BILE grass land, near Mingo Flats
The prospectus of Literary Magazine, entitled
Southern Boys and Girls Monthly is adver-
tised.
lie sale, on Friday, the LIST day of March, 176
acres of land, about miles Southwest of Staun-
tod adjoining David Greaver, VIM. Gibson and
Others
M. Harvey Effinger. Cashier, advertises the
9th quarterly statement of the First National
Bank of Staunton," on the morning of the LIST
Monday in January 1867 The Bank has de-
clared dividend of FIVE per cent, payable on
and after to-day.
Jas. Bumgardner, jr., and N K Trout Trus-
tees will sell, at public auction, in front of the
Courthouse, on Saturday, the 9th day of Febru-
airy, the undivided interest of Jas. W. Points in
house and lot on New Street, in this place.
John NJ Hardy, administrator, requests all
persons having claims against the estate of John
Beck, d., to present them, properly authenti-
Gated, for settlement and those indebted to settle
up.
EWm. NJ. Poole advertises 5000 corn and meal
bags for SALE
Capt J. Fl. Waters and J. w. Hilbert have
formed co-partnership for the manufacture of
carriages, and have rented the coach-shop of J.
NJ Hardy, Esq. They will warrant all new
work, and will furnish it as cheap as any shop in
the country.
Mrs l.. j. Snyder notifies those indebted tc
her that they must make payment this month.
j. NJ. Hardy, j. M. Hardy 6 Co., and Hilbert
& Hardy, call upon persons to present theil
claims for settlement and those owing to pay up
The President of the National Valley Bank
of Staunton publishes the quarterly report of the
condition of that bank on the morning of the 7tf
of January 1867.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
Il Dag Dream.
HOLIDAYS DREAM.
AFTER TOO MUCH EGG-NOG.

By the Bard Of the Emporium of Fashion.
I dreamed I went to Mandelbaum's
A suit of clothes to buy,
But when wakened up again
l found I'd dreamed a he
For there, to my expectant gaze
My seedy garments still APPEAR
In injured innocence" display
The sequence of gay New Year"
My "trowsers'' have gone on bust
Especially about the knees
Which with the almost cool'aess, say,
'You may "darn' me if you please"
Asking why their covering is so scanty,
When shin plasters are so plenty?
My elbows, too, have grown so stout,
They're always table to be out"
My pants are real secessionists;
For they We seeded from my vest;
The space between, in spite OF fate,
Insists on forming raeoo State.
And since good names are rather scant,
I've called the state the STATE OF WANT.
For all the force of Abrams might
Could never make them re-unite,
Since if they d meet in the old place,
They'd split a dozen more for spite
And SO to have my dream come true,
To Mandelbaum's went,
And got a splendid suit Of clothes
For little money spent;
Went stfaightway home, and said to Sue,
Behold your darling Johnp'
"Tll Jaw(n) you, sir" she says, and so
She really did, Pll swear,
As I and another three legged stool
Went sprawling on the stair.
The children hid. She screamed aloud;
But when she heard me groan,
She came to see me-womaR like
And found I was her John.
She took me up and my sore head
Unto her bosom pressed;
But half believed me some one else,
Until aUas addressed.
Now, am fright side up with care"
have word for all
Whoever wants good clothes and cheap,
Go straight to MANDELBAUMS.
But lest your pride should get fall,
Before to buy you go,
If you We a wife as true as mine,
You'd better let her know
ian1-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
Clothing.
CLOTHING! CLOTHING!!

Receiuing Nev Goods erery te,o Days.
Having sold out the most of our OLD Stock we
are now, and will continue to receive FRESH
GOODS, consisting of Clothing of every descrip-
ton, together with
Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats,
- Boots and Shoes.
at prices which will enable to sell them as low
the original cost of our old stock. Give us a
call at ROANE 81 ALBYiS ri
Clothing House.
Staunton Jan. g. 1867.
@sa- Branch House at LEXINGTON.
jan ST. V and V copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
Stauntum gpettatur,
Local - News.

The best and cheapest JOB PRINTING is
done at the Spectator Office, where Negotiable
Notes. Promissory Notes, Bank hecks for both
Banks, and Blanks for Lawyers, Sheriffs and
Constables are always kept on hand Persons
are invited to call and examine specimens of fan
cy printing in different colors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
Deaths.

Died, in Staunton, Va, Jan. 3rd, JOHN THoM-
AS, youngest son of John and Mary Ann Nc
Hugo aged year. 9 months and IA days.
Ny dear little John Thomas has gone to rest
Without one sigh among the blest,
Without one doubt without one fear,
Too young to know that God was near.
But babes shall reach that heavenly place,
And stand before their Makers face;
Shall wear crown Of the purest gold,
And then indulge in bliss untold
OH let us praise him, little babes,
And may our praises not come too late;
May we not fail to enter there
With faithful thoughts and holy prayer.
Philadelphia and Morristown, Pa, papers are
requested to copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
CO21fectiO71e3sIeS.
CANDLES, FRUITS, AND TOYS

u l.. L. STEVENSON,
successor to Ker Stevenson & Co., next door to
A. M. Bruce and opposite to Morris old stand,
on Beverly street, keeps constantly on hand a
Nuts, Toys, Jellies Catsups, Canned Fruits, and
all kinds of Pickles. Wedding and other parties
furnished in the best style on Short notice By
strict attention to business and fair prices he res
pectfully solicits the patronage of the public
Mr.. James Taylor, the first of Bakers, is connec-
ted with this establishment, and will be pleased
to see his old friends.
dec Amos
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

The Louisville Journal which, it is well
known, was opposed to the South during the
war, says that if the people of the South should
adopt the proposed constitutional amendment
they would ''bring upon themselves degree of
shame for which no political franchises could
be regarded as even half compensation. The
very idea is too disgusting and shocking to be
entertained by the Southern mind. F"
It adds 1.-THE shame Of the deed, If done,
aoould resound throughout all the ages of the
qrOrZd -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
Simon Says Pay Up.
lV AND SISTERNS.

IU AND SISTERNS.
From this day and until the 18th of this month";
I will hold meeting in my counting room, when
will hold forth from the text.
Gire atnto Cesar a0hat IS Due Cesar.
Now is the time to come up, for verify if you
don't hearken to my call, Judgment Day, tom
MarshalD will be at your door before you are a.
ware. A hint to the wise is sufficient
jan 8-tf S. II. HILB.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
President Johnson's Toast.

The anniversary of the battle of New Orleans
was celebrated in Washington city, on Tuesday,
the Sth inst. A banquet was given by the Ma
tional Democratic Executive Committee, al
which Francis P. Blair presided. President
johnson appeared during the evening and, or
being called upon, delivered toast as follows
No State Of its own will has right under
the constitution to renounce its place in or tc
withdraw from the Union, nor has the Congress
of the United States the constitutional power to
degrade the people of any State to a mere ter
ritorial dependency upon the federal head. .
Several other toasts were proposed by the
guests and received with vociferous applause.
The toast offered on this occasion by President
johnson is as significant as that often quoted
toast of Gen. Jackson: The Union must and
shall be preserved He strikes the Radicals
as hard as Gen. Jackson did the South Caro-
,linians.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

On Tuesday last, Mr. John Wayt of this place,
one of our most worthy citizens and pleasant gen.
tlemen had fall which rendered him uncon-
scious for some time. The pavement being icy,
his feet slipped up and the back of his head struck
the pavement with great violence. He has re-
covered from the shock, and is attending to
business as usual with his wonted affability
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
THE WEATHER.

Saturday night, snow to the depth of several
inches; Sunday night, and till noon Monday,
continuous rain at noon Monday snow again,
which continued to the time of going to press, 4
a. clock Monday evening
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

There has been nothing done in the Circuit
Court as yet, of general public interest The
Court met on Wednesday last, and not on Tues
day, as we enormously stated in our last issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
NEW BOOK AND MUSIC STORE.
~ JONES & HUNTER

IN JONES & HUNTER,
Respectfully publish to the numerous schools of
Staunton and vicinity, and to the public general
ly. that they have opened
BOOK, STATIONERY and MUSIC STORE,
Main Street, neat door to the Post Office, Staun-
ton, and offer for sale
NEW and FRESH STOCK OF BOOKS,
including every variety of School Books, beauti-
full and interesting miscellaneous works, Bibles,
Hymn and Prayer Books &c.
Our Stationery Department will always be full
and well assorted, and will contain everything
that can be found in a FIRST CLASS HOUSE.
The Ladies and Music Teachers are specially
requested to examine our collection of music,
embracing quite a variety, and the latest publi-
cations also, Instruction Books, Musical Instru-
ments, Strings, &c
In addition, we have an assortment of beauti-
full Notions, Perfumery, &C. New Books con-
stantly arriving also the latest and most popular
Works, Periodicals, &c.
@~ All orders promptly supplied. [oct 80
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

REVENUE FRAUDs.-The select committee
on revenue frauds has come to the conclusion
that either the tax on whiskey must be reduced
to fifty cents per gallon, or that the manner Of
collecting the tax must be radically changed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
Fizzline Ont of the G. DIR stephens

Fenianism, the Irish Republic and the Chief
Organizer Stephens appear to have all sudden
ly collapsed. Few sensible people, we presume,
anticipated any other termination to the affair
than that announced at the meeting of the re-
representatives. Of TIL, organization on Sunday,
that Stephens, the G. O. l. R., had turned out
to be hum bug and had become an entant
perdue, his whereabouts and the funds in his
possession being mystery to the circles. and
centres of circles. Fenianism made good deal
of noise in its day, and it has gone out of sight
in most ignominious fashion. A few misera-
bic pretenders succeeded in intriguing out of the
movement the only two sincere men who pro-
baby ever intended to put it to any honest uses
-O'Mahony and General Sweeny. Falling
into the hands of the Philstines its fate was
only matter of time. We trust that the ex-
posure will serve as warning to our honest,
warm hearted and patriotic Irish citizens, la
borers, mechanics and servant women not to be
led astray again by selfish and designing fellows
who play upon their generous natures in order
to line their own pockets and make a little
notoriety.-M Y Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

The Thespians will give another entertainment
in the town hall, on next Friday night, which
promises to be better than any of their former
efforts. They make their first appearance in dra-
matte costume on this occasion. New and ap-
propriate scenery has been secured, and the Or
chestra will perform some new and beautiful
pieces of music. Admittance Is cents. Go and
see them. e., In S~ /SI%Z
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

WHIsKEY. have several friends who
are fond of whiskey. which fondness they ex-.
hibit on most occasions. For the benefit of
such we append the following recipe for max
ing whiskey, which was brought to light in the
recent seizure of the New York distilleries It
is as follows ITO forty gallons common whis-
ky add thirty gallons water, five gallons tincture
Guinea pepper, one quart tincture OF .pelttery,
two ounces of acetic ether, one and a half gal,
Ions of strong tea and three ounces pulverzed
charcoal"
We publish the above for the benefit Of any
who may wish to manufacture their own poison.
|-WayyentOn Sentinel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
SeaUi7aQ Machines.
OEWING MACHINES We


y ed the agency for this section of the Valley
for the sale of
WSlcor and Gibbs Seaoing 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 referto Mrs. Kelley, Mrs.
Marquis and Mrs. John G.Smith, who have them
in use. WOODS & GILKESON.
oct 9-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

There will be Divine Service in the Catholic
Church on the THIRD SUNDAY of each month
until further notice is given.
Jan 18th, 1867.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

The proceedings of the General Assembly for
two days-Saturday the 9th and Monday the 7th-
will be found on the fourth page
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15

The Pope has decided to abandon the tenn
poral power to the municipal authorities of
Rome, and it is stated that he has declared his
intention to his Cardinals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
Marriages.

On the 18th of December, 1866, by Rev. John
Pinkerton, Col. S. A. EAST, of Rockbridge, to
Miss Lucy VIRGINIA HOWELL, daughter Of Will
liam Howell, of Long Glade, Augusta county.