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For the Spectator.
SIMPLE ANNALS OF FUDGETOWN.
BY CHIPS.
CHAPTER w.
THE FAIR POST OFFICE.

THE FAIR POST OFFICE.
Notwithstanding the failure of Deacon Potts
to produce the oratorio of the "Creation" as
revised and corrected by himself, Fudgetown
continued to grow in importance, and the Dea-
cons importance grew with it. He was Wild
ower-fat and burly; fond of his choir because
there were so many pretty girls in it, and reg
ular in his attendance because he liked their So
ciety and hoped to impress some one OF them
with softer feeling than that of veneration.-- =
TO-be-sure, he was the father of manageable
girl-but that was no reason why he should not
be manageable himself So, he always dressed
| neatly when out of his shep, bowed stifay to
widows and old maids but always wore a
pleasant smile when he saluted one or more OF
the younger class.
The ladies of his church had gotten up a
Fair for the benefit of the benighted sayages in
the interior of Africa, and, among other novel
modes of abstracting money from the pockets
of the visitors, they had established Post Of
the wittiest and prettiest girls of the town.
''There is a letter in the Post Office for you,
sir - said laughing little girl to Mr. Potts,
as he stood before confectionery stand, smack
| ing his lips at splendid candied pyramid, and
| fumbling about in his pocket for an odd hall
dollar.
"a letter for mel" exclaimed he with look
Of surprise.
eyes, sir-by express mail. Your names
| Mr.. Pheleg Potts, is mt it, sir?'
"Yes-yes, my child, my names Phelee
Potts, but how could they have letter for me
| have box at the regular Post Office"
| ''La, sir-go and ask the Post Mistress, she /
tell you all about it. :.
Potts made his way with some difficulty te
the Post Office, and with a profound bow, asked
the fair distributor of letters whether what the
| little girl had told him was true or not?
'Yes. sir-true to letter." replied the lady
smiling, though wicked little imps might b
seen lurking In that smile. LET me see
here's one for Mr.. Jonas Quiggin-that's moi
you-and here is-yes this is the very one;
double letter per Express Mail, directed to Phe
7sHumph p' exclaimed Potts, turning tht
letter over and over, and holding it up to tht
| light in hopes of tracing the signature. s'It's
| yery strange! Who could have written to mt
through the Fair Post Office? How much a
the postage, Miss Carrier
"Only dollar, sir-very moderate -
Moderate indeed however, 1 will pay i
more for your sake than for the qualification O
my own curiosity.
He put down the money, and with som,
slight display of agitation, made his way out 0
the room with the letter crumpled up in hi
hand, while the most casual observer nigh
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Re7120CNIS.

ID DEMOVAL.-Having removed to the old
10 stand of Isaac Paul 6 Co., lately occupied
BY s. N Giles s. Co., respectfully solicit from
my friends and patrons continuance OF the 16e-
raj patronage heretofore extended me, for which
hereby tender my most grateful acknowledge
ments. My stock will be found very complete,
consisting, in part, of beautiful selection Of
Ladies' Dress Goods, White Goods, Gents Wear,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Notions,
all of which are offered low for cash or in ex-
change for Country Produce.
mar19EVin&Vir copy VIM. III. POOLE.-
NIOTICE.-The subscriber has removed his
to the room on Main street. recently occupied by
S. M. Woodward s. Bro, and opposite Mrs. Fa,
gan's millinery Store, where he will be, pleased
to see his friends and the public generally.
Just received fresh supply of Drugs and
Medicines; also, Garden Seeds.
ap16-tf DIR. D. Il. BKOWN.
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Marriage Guide.
Great Physiological Worl

or every one his own Doctor-being Prl-
about to Marry, both Male and Female, in ev-
erything concerning the Physiology and Rela-
tions of our Sexual System, and the Production
or Prevention of Offspring, including all the new
gfage, by VIM. YOU'VE, M. D. This is really a
Valuable and interesting work. 1t is written in
plain language for the general reader, and is il
vinos All Young married people, or those con-
templating marriage, and having the least inn
pediment to married life should read this book.
1t discioses secrets that every one should be ac-
Kept locked up, and not lie about the house 1t
will be sent to any one on the receipt OF Fifty
Cents. Address Dr. WIN. YOUNG,
No. 416 Spruce Street, above Fourth.
iuly9-ly Philadelphia
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Photographs.
nURDETT,S PHOTOGRAPHIC
Temple of Art is now open.

Having just removed to my NEW GALLERY,
corner Of Main and New Streets, next door to DR..
Browns Drug Store, I am now prepared to do
work equal to that made in any City in the Uni
ted States.
Having spared no expense to make this Gallery
Complete IN Euerything,
I have now one of the best arranged Galleries in
the country and every facility for doing
All Kinds of Work
connected with the Photographic Art, from the
og CARTE-DE-VISITE to
LIFE SIZE PORTRAITS ON CANVAS
Connected with the Gallery is the
STUDIO OF MR.. T. b. COLEMAN,
the well known artist who is now prepared to I'm
ish Photographs in Oil in his peculiarly fine style
have also engaged ]. D. MERRITT, former
ly Chief Operator for REES & BRO, of Rich
mond, Va, who has an experience of ,'eart9
tqoenty gears and is known as one of the
Best Photographers and Positionists in the State.
@g- The Public respectfully requested to
call and examine my new Gallery
t j. Fl. BURDETT,
june18-tf Staunton, Va.
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VTvOBACCO, CIGARS, SNUFFS,
Pipes, Stationery, Notions, IEc.
SPRING TRADE.
ARMENTRoUT SON.

ARMENTROUT q SON,
Corner of Main and Augusta streets,
invite the attention of purchasers to their large
stock of goods just selected and received direct
from the importers:
The largest and best assorted stock of Station
cry in the market; s4N
The largest stock and greatest variety of Pipes,
from the ordinary Clay up to the finest Meer-
schaum; Weichsel, Cherry, Italian, India Rub
Der, Reed, Root, and other Stems good assort-
ment Walking Canes; fine stock Toilet and Fam
cy Soaps; Hair, Tooth, and N all Brushes; Pock-
ct and Dressing Combs-new style: splendid
stock of Pocket Knives Pocket Ink Stands,
Match Boxes-new style; Pocket Books-some-
thing new; Blank Books, and Diaries for 1867 !;
Backing and Blacking Brushes; Tobacco Bags
and great many other useful Notions; Macca-
boy, Rappee, and Scotch Snufs Levi Garret
s. Sons Scotch Snuff. put up in bottles, the best
in use; also a large stock of CHEWING To
BACCOS-all the favorite brands. sag1
4 100000 CIGARS of oar oqon Manufacture, and
all aoarranted as represented; none but the best
Tobaccos used.
@a- Dealers are invited to call and examine
stock before purchasing elsewhere, as we are de-
termined to sell as low, if not lower, than any
other house in the country. If not able to come
send orders which will receive prompt attention
and with every advantage which they would have
were the parties present in person.
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B. d. HARTMAN. r. G. MAYO.
nOCKBRIDGE BATHS.
II RoCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VA.
OPEN JULY 1ST.
Passengers by the Virginia Central Railroad
get off the cars at GOSHEN DEPOT. Eleven miles
of Staging along wild romantic mountain road
lands them at the Baths.
Ball Room, Billiard and Bowling Saloons are
upon the premises.
Sulphur and Chalybeate Water; also the use
Bath free of charge to visitors. -
TERMs:-$3. per day; $50. per month:
r. G. MAYO,
Acting partner of Harman & Mayo.
j. FULTON ToMPKINs,
Superintendent. july2-2m
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" The circulation Of the SPECTATOR is
about as great as the combined circulation
of both the other papers published in this
place, and has as many subscribers in this
county alone as are contained in the whole
list of either of the other papers.
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POETRY.
For the Spectator.
The Orphan Child's Lament.


Dear mother, am all alone,
Ny heart is sad to-day,
Pm thinking of you, mother dear,
How long youv been awayl
o mother, dearest mother,
Ever faithful, kind and true,
Not one in all the world I find
To love me as did you.
0, how long once more to lay
My head upon your knee,
And listen to the little hymns
You used to sing to me.
am not now SO light and gay
Since you and Pa are gone,
l DO not care to sing and play,
I'd rather be alone
When other children happy seem
1t makes me feel so sad
For they lie in the church-yard now,
Who used to make me glad.
They ask me why look so sad
And speak in tender tone,
But even when l play with them,
/ still feel all alone
The birds don't sing SO sweetly now
As once they used to do,
And do you know sometimes think
The sparrows miss you too.
When you were here they used to come
For crumbs about the door,
And once or twice since then they came,
But now they come no more.
The lily that you loved so much,
In sadness droops its head
Indeed, l really think, Mama,
The flowers know you are dead.
I went one day to pluck a rose
From off your favorite tree,
And lol upon its velvet cheek,
A tea4-drop did see.
It seemed to say to me: "poor child,
Imiss your mother too,
l wish you'd place me near her grave
To weep for her with you."
And so I took the rose-bush up,
And placed it at your head;
Now, then, above your grassy tomb
Its flowers their perfume shed.
And every morning there I 60
As soon as it is light,
And find the roses all in tears,
o. tits a touching sight!
And sometimes, through my window, peep
A little star at night,
Then feel sure it is yoat7' smile
Beams on me through its light.
How far, mama, is Heaven above
The sky so bright and blue?
wish could go upthere now,
To live with Pa and you.
Sometimes in dreams I feel your hand
Placed kindly on my head,
And once you smiled so lovingly,
And kissed me as you said:
''Some day Tmlcoming, Ellie, dear,
When God the Word shall give,
And take you to our happy home,
Forever there to live"
O, then I'll be an angel bright,
And shall the Savior see,
Who said of little children,
Suffer them to come to me-"
I remember that you told me God
Had given us work to do
And maybe that is why he does
N lot let me go to you.
And so mean to ask him now
To teach me of his will,
And give sufficient grace and strength
My duty to fulfill.
Indeed ought to love Him, ma,
He's been a faithful Friend;
He loved me ere knew Him and
Will save me in the end.
And when he's done with me below
He'll call me to the skies,
And He, Himself, shall wipe away
The tears from off my eyes.
And 0, how happy we shall be
In that bright world above,
Where pain and parting are no more
Where all is joy and love.
Now will try to wait content,
Until the time shall come;
When God will give you leave to take
Your little orphan home.
WILLIE, July l2th 1857. L.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-30
For Lease.


The subscriber having leased the Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs, wishes to transfer his
lease of the Virginia Hotel at Staunton, to some
one who can give his personal attention to the
management of that we'll and favorably known
Hotel He wishes also to sell to the person leas-
ing the New and Valuable Furniture with which
the Hotel is now handsomely furnished About
$4,000 have recently been expended upon this
valuable property in remodeling, repairing, pa
pering, painting &c.
: : GEO. L. PEYTON.
may % -tf-town papers copy I'm
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Fire and Life Insurance.
uIRGINIAINsURANCE COMPAN

NIKGINIAI AINSUkANCE COMPANI.
v Books and Subscriptions to the Capitol Stock
of this Company are now open at the Banking
House of w. H. Tams s. Co., and at the offices OF
the two Banks in Staunton. The attention Of
Capitalists is called to the merits of this Stock,
which is recommended to them probably the
most renaunerGtioe Investment of money now of
fering. By Order of the
Jan 9-tf COMMISSIONERS
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HnTdaC07'e, Cutlery, dc.

7 .-t s-AlCCl NCtOVS % OCOVUCH 81 SNNs
MAILS e. HORSE SHOES.-A large
IN assortment at reduced prices, by
may II BAhEK BKOS.-
GTOVES.-We would call the attention of
- our friends to our stock of Cook, Parlor and
Dining-room Stoves, embracing variety of new
and elegant patterns, all of which will be sold
cheap for cash.
: nov eff WOODS & GILKESON.
COUNTRY IRON.-We have just received
u supply of Country Iron, and made ar
rangements to keep an assortment always on
hand. -
jan % WOODS q GlLkEOON.
"ORSE SHOES.-5OOO pounds Burdens
Ill Horse Shoes, just received, and for sale
jan @4tf IT, WOODS & GILKEsON. !
zoo LBS. NORWAY NAIL RODS,
OUU 500 lbs. Swedes Iron, and Horse Shoe
Iron for sale by
Jan % WOODS & GILKESON. +
III large stock of
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c,
embracing every article usually kept in Hard
ware House
Our stock has been purchased on the best terms
from Manufacturers and their agents. and with
great care, and we are determined to sell Cheap
for Cash. Give us call. ,o>,,
oct 9-tf WOODS O GILAEoON.
IRON AND HORSE SHOES.-We have
i lust received tons assorted Iron and 80 kegs
Horse Shoes assorted-Fore and Hlnd-cheap
for cash. WOODS s. GILKESON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-30

s Douglas Jerrold calls woman arms '.the ser.
pents that wind about mans neck, killing his
best resolutions. The ''oldest inhabitant' says
he don't object to them kind O scrpents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-30
HERscHEL V. JOHNSON.

Bulwer says, Female friendship is to a man
the bulwark, sweetener, ornament of his ex-
istence. To his mental culture it is invaluable;
without it all his knowledge of books will never
give him knowledge of the world
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-30

AGEs.-At what age does pig end his exist
ence? Sausage.
At what age are ladies most happy Marriage
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-07-30
Cement.

70 BARRELS Fresh Ground James
5(b RIVER HYDRAULIC CEMENT,
received this day and for sale low for cash BY
jHly-16 A. G. tBVCk. !
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Tobacco, Sasasf and C5gn9.s,


Tobacco, Sssasf and Cigars.
ID M. GUY,
II. Successor to C. r. Cochran & Co.,
has just returned from market with q very supe-
rior lot of CHEWING & SMOKING TOBA Geo
which he offers at very low figures to the old pat
rons and friends of the late firm The attention
of merchants from the country is specially called
to his brands of Chewing Tobacco, consisting of
SPeyton Graveley,,' Golden Leaf
Crumpton, Cresus, &c.
Tobacco by the box at 60 cents.
Also by the plug Is cents,
SMOKING ToBACco:
Fruits and Flowers-very nice; c7s
Virginia Choice,
Is ~ Lone Jack,
and other brands, by the barrel to retailers
Garrett & Simpsons Scotch Snuff.
Havana Cigars-and other brands.
&za< Genuine Meerschaums, Imitation, and
general variety of Pipes
:, Give him call.
: NAV TT as -.
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Groceries & Staple Dry Goods.
FAD FOR YOURSELVES


n, The Advertisements Of
- - BAKER BROS.
We are receiving considerable additions to our
already large stock of .8
Dry Goods and Groceries,
which have been purchased at unusually low pri-
ces, and are offered at a gerry small advaace on
cost, comprising in part:
hhds P. r. Sugar,
10 barrels com do,
Is s' Crushed, Cut Loaf, Coffee, and
other white sugars. .g5se1 Is Il
half chests G. Ps Imperial, and English
Breakfast Teas,
Molasses and Syrups of various kiuds.
Spices of all kinds; Chocolate and Broma;
Italian Macaroni; Cheese and Crackers of vari-
GUS kinds, with many other articles usually kept
by Grocers.
HOusekeepers are requested to come and
look at these articles, as we believe they cannot
fail to be pleased both with the goods and the loso
prices.
:. We are engaged in the purchase of Country
Produce, such as
FLOUR, CORN, WHEAT & BACON,
as heretofore paying either the cash or goods at
cash prices tt g U
Country Merchants are ESPECIALLY in
vited to examine our varied assortment, as we
believe that we can furnish them with goods full
ly as cheap as they can be purchased East, cost
of transportation added II = -.s-sss
Come one, come all, who desire bargains, as we
do not consider it troublesome to show goods.
We are thankful for past favors, and will en-
deavor to deserve continuance of the same lib
staunton. Va, May IA 1857.
"OODENWARE ----- = --------
w Churns, Buckets, Tubs and Baskets,
20 Dozen Brooms, of superior quality for
sale very low by g.
may i4-tf - BAKER BROS.
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AUCTION & Commission Houses
GENERAL AUCTION

GENERAL AUCTION i
~ AND --..t
COMMISSION BUSINESS.
The undersigned, under the firm and style OF
PECK s. CUSHING, f
having taken the large and commodious store
room of Mrs b. Bolen, at the corner of Augusta
street and Spring Alley, in Staunton for the pur-
pose of conducting
solic;t consionments of all kinds of Goods and
Produce. to be sold either at auction or private
sale. at reasonable charges.
Sales of all kinds of property ATTENDED either
in town or county. u. q. crTCGINc
jan 1st, 1867. y. NJ. OOol1l1No. ~
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B. ARTHUR, d. d. s., (ofice one door
R.,xr,,.l,r q = N

"A B. AkTHOR, u. u. 3, IOInce One dOOf
N. from corner of Beverly and New streets,
STAUNToN VA. 8
Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold, s-<sAS
Silver, Platina, and Vulcanite. The AEaA
into 6ss Dental Sciences IS Conceded on to be xY
the Vulcanite process it being four times lighter
than gold, and much cheaper embracing SUPERB
or cleanliness, nicer adaptation, and many other
advantages. Ali the various operations of Dem
tai Surgery performed with strict reference to
permanency March 20-tf
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DTy GOOOSs
EINE ASSORTMENT of Silk Velvet and
IL Silk Vest Patterns of best quality, just re-
ceived at w. M. POOLES. :
june 4--v and v copy
"a MEN FLOSS and French Working Cot
Ia ton at w. M. POOLES.
COTTON BATTING Ct . noo,r.
june EV and copy
The subscribers are now in receipt of their Sec
ond supply of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, en-
bracing in part the following kinds, viz:
Black and Colored Silks,
Mozambiques, Lenos,
Embroidered and fgnred Grenadines,
Delaines, Alpaccas, Lawn, Organdies,
Purcales Parasols
Sun Umbrellas,
Hosiery Gloves,
All the above goods have greatly declined since
last season, and we promise to sell accordingly.
As our stock has been bought under the most
favorable circumstances and with great care, we
are prepared therefore to sell as low any house
outside the cities. and are determined to do so.
We could promise more but as the people are
so often deceivedin this way, we decline, and on
ly ask an examination of our stock by all who
''As "'''' pa''AePi PfPER, fPiSR DRAKE &co.
may 14-tf-town papers copy.
lust ARRIVED.-
d A beautiful lot of all Silk
GRENADINES
also, so New Style SILK SACKS.
These are the finest goods ever brought to this
market for sale and offer them at
BALTIMORE PRICES.
Also,
Organdies, Mozambiques,
Lawn Lene Grenadines
Black Grenadines, Plaids,
Black Lawns Ginghams,
and large variety of other Dress Goods at very
LOW PRICES.
Bleached and Brown Cottons and Cotton Yarn
very low at ACKERMANS,
Opposite Nat Val Bank, staunton.
nRESS GOODS! DRESS GOODS !!
may14- 'As'' s BAKER BROS.
HHEAPER THAN EVER.IThe best IA
may IA PIPER, DRAKE s. co.
nRINTS AND BLEACHED- COTTON
IL at greatly reduced prices, can be found at
NLOAKS, Ec.-Cloaks, Mantillas, silk and
" cloth Jackets, at S. III. HILBS.
rs If the darkened Heavens lower, wrap thy
Cloak around you though the tempest rise in
power, Cloth is mightier than the storm.
may7-tf ss ee.ssl
NARPETING.-All Wool and half Wool
u, Carpeting; 400 yards of Oil Cloth; ; 500 yards
Straw Mating and Rugs, at
ofmay 7-tf ye S. ii. HILBS.
III O II HI S.-A full assortment of French
u Cloth and Cassimeres, Vestings, and Silk
Undershirts at S. II. HILBS.
may7-tf
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JOHN EcHoLs, R. H. CATLETT,
Monroe county. Ts Lexington.
H. M. BELL, Staunton.
NCHOLS. BELL SE CATLETT.
E ATTORNEYS AT Law,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
Will practice in the State and Federal Courts at
Staunton, and in the Circuit and County Courts
of Rockbridge, Rockingham and Allegheny
part of Va and West Virginia. [Sept 12-tf
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Leather.

EATH ER.-HARNESS SKIRT1NG, !,
IL Spanish Sole, Hemlock Sole, Upper Leath-
er, Philadelphia Calf Skins and Linings, just re-
ceived and for sale by .,
%-tf A. M, BRUCE. :
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The imagination divineness of mental
faculties-is Gods self in the SOUL All our
other faculties seem to me to have the brown
touch of earth on them but this one carries
the very livery of heaven. 1t is Gods most su-
pernal faculty, interpreting to us the difference
the difference between the visible and the invis-
ible; teaching Us how to take material and WIS.,
ible things and carry them up into the realms
of the invisible and the immaterial, and how to
bring down immaterial and invisible things, and
embody them in visible and material symbols
and so, being Gods messenger and prophet,
standing between our soul and Gods.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
A Valuable Table.

DIR. Magoon recently in lecture on aMind
your own business" tells the following good one
"A young went from New York city to the
West, where he commenced business on his own
account, and married. His friends in the city
were interested in his welfare, and when mer-
chant was about to journey to the place where
the young man had located, he was requested to
visit the emigrant and ascertain how lie lived
and what sort of wife he had chosen. lis pros
poets, etc. Accordingly the New Yorker ascer-
tanned the residence of his young frienG, and
called upon him quite early in the morning He
found him in a small, neat cottage and just
taking his breakfast. The introduction of the
New Yorker to his wife was quite of-hand and
unceremonious, and he was requested to be seated
and partake Of the morning meal. The young
wife had prepared the steak, biscuit and coffee,
with her own hands, and for a table had used her
kneading board, over which a napkin was spread,
and the board placed on her lap The New
Yorker declined seat at the table and took his
leave. On making his report to his New York
friends rs to how he found his young friend living,
he descr bed the style as magnificent and for
explanation OF the superative, he said that were
he the owner of that young mans furniture he
would not tke ten Thousand dollars for the legs
of Ills table,