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The Number Seven.

This number is frequently used in the wri
tings of the Bible:
On the 7th day God ended his work.
In the 7th month Noah's ark touched the
ground.
In 7 days dove was sent out.
Abraham pleaded times for Sodom.
Jacob served years for Rachel
And yet other more.
Jacob mourned days for Joseph
Jacob was pursued at 7 days journey by
Laban.
A plenty of years and famine of wears
were foretold in Pharoah's dream by 7 fat and
lean beasts, and ears of full and 7 ears of
blasted corn.
On the 7th day of the 7th month the chill
dren of Israel tasted days, and remained 7
days in tents
Every years the land rested.
Every 7th year ali the bondmen were set free
Every 7th year the law was read to the peo-
pie.
In the destruction Of Jericho, priests bore
trumpets days; on the 7th day they sur
rounded the walls times and at the end of
the 7th round, the walls fell,
Solomon was years building the temple,
and feasted days at its dedication.
ln the tabernacle was lamps
The golden eandlesticks had branches.
Naaman washed times in Jordan.
Jobs friends sat with him days and 7
nights, and offered bullocks and rams as an
atonement,
Our Saviour spoke times from the cross,
on which he hung hours, and after his resur-
reetion appeared times
In the Lord S prayer are petitions, contain
ing times words.
In the Revelations we read of churches, 7
candestlcks, stars, trumpets, plaques, I
thunders walls, angels; and Z headed
monster.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
CIGARS, SNUFFS,
Pipes, Stationery, Notions, &c.
SPRING TRADE

ARMENTROU g. 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;
The largest stock and greatest variety of Pipes
from the ordinary Clay up to the finest Nicer
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 Nail 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 1885,; ;
Backing and Backing Brushes; Tobacco Bags
and great many other useful Notions Macca-
boy, Rappee, and Scotch Snuffs; Levi Garret
s. Sons Scotch Snuff, put up in bottles, the best
in use also large stock of CHEWING TO
BACCOS-all the favorite brands.
100000 CIGARS of oar ManaJactu1e, and
all warranted as represented; none but the best
Tobaccos used
@g- 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.
mar 12-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

[From the Lynchburg Virgins

.IUI [From the Iynchburg Vlrginlan.I
The following beautiful tribute to this most de-
Hgbtful season of the year was written year or
two before the commencement of the late war
and originally appeared in the New York Jour
nal of Commerce. 1t breathes the spirit of true
poetry, and is full of tenderness and melody
He who thus gives evidence of such viger of in
tellect and elevated feeling, offered himself in the
first year of the conflict for Southern Indepen-
dence a sacrifice upon the sacred altar of his own
bright sunny land, and now reposes in Shockoe
Hill Cemetery, Richmond, on the bosom of his
Mother, Virginia, who will ever bow with res
pect over the names of her martyred children.
May we not hope that this sleep that we call
DEATH is, to him, but the waking to perfect,
glorious, everlasting ife.D
s. lgfs5 /g ATTTYYMM sa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
From the Albany Knickerbocker.
Remarkable Result of Disappointed Loy


One of the most remarkable results of disap-
pointed love that we have heard Of lately trans
pired on Arbor Hill within the past few days.
A well known young lady, the daughter of a
merchant on the dock, who was very fond OF a
male friend of hers, and to whom she was en-
gagged to be married, suddenly became as hate
full OF her lover as she was previously enamored
Of him.
On Monday evening she happened into a
well-knoWn ice cream saloon on Pearl street
with a lady friend to partake Of dish of cream.
Imagine her surprise on seeing her intended
seated with couple Of other ladies'. he was
all attention to one with black eyes and flowing
ringlets, and in the presence OF his afianced
took ring from the black eyed girls finger
and placed it On his own This was too much
Tor her to bear. She became exasperated, and
her conduct attracted the attention OF the young
man. who proceeded to the table where she sat
and endeavored TO persuade her that 1T was
all right his lady friend was an old acqualn-
tance, and their familiarity was customary on
meeting Young lady could not see it in that
light"
The more he talked, the worse she got, until
finally she lett the saloon and her companion
under high state OF excitement and rage. She
proceeded to her home and wept bitterly all
night, to think how she had misapplied her
confidence. Her agitated mind was discovered
by her parents the next morning, who endeav-
ored to ascertain the cause, but she did not re-
veal 1t to them. She determined upon leaving
home and going abroad. Being young lady
OF refinement, and well educated, she knew she
could easily secure situation Of some kind
Having made up her lnind to work, she was
not AFRAID to do so, although she had lived the
lie OF lady, and could do so forever at home
She proceeded to Troy, and picking up the
Times, saw an advertisement for young lady
to teach music to child in private family
She immediately applied and secured the place.
Yesterday son of the family with whom she
engaged returned home from New Orleans, an
invalid He was apparently in very low con-
dltlon. In fact he could not sit up or speak,
and had not for several days previous. During
the afternoon our heroine was introduced to the
bedside of the invalid. Imagine the surprise
OF both on immediate recognition. They were
old friends, we may say old lovers.
A sudden and remarkable change came over
the young man. He talked freely and sat up
in bed 1t was but a few hours before he was
out of bed and quite smart The happy pair
conversed freely. He learned that our heroine
was still maiden, but was greatly surprised to
find her in the position she then occupied-out
at service. She explained the cause, as we
have related above He sympathized with her.
and at once offered his hand and heart. She
accepted, and yesterday afternoon she returned
to this city, which she left on Tuesday a dis
heartened girl a happy and cheerful BRIDE
Queer thing that, love.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Insurance.
TTVhe North America Life Insuranc

THNhe North America Lille insurance
COMPANY, New YORK.
Plan Entirely Mutual-Neao Features.
WITHERs q LOUD, Gen'l Agts Southern States.
III. c. DEsHIELDs, Agent, Richmond & vicinity.
The Policies of this company are qcithout Re
strictioms on trauel residence, (outside of the
Tropics or occupation, and contain conditions
with reference to suicide. dueliing, &c.
This Company issues Registered Policies, un-
der the seal of the Insurance Department of the
State of New York, countersigned by the Super
intendent of Insurance, guaranteeing the policy
to be secured by pledge of Public Stocks, Bonds
and Mortgages.
Its policies are mon.torfeita6le, and are imcom-
testdbte except on account of fraud. Once insur-
ed in good faith the policy is paid on simple proof
of death A loan Of one-third of the annual pre-
MUM will be given without note, to the policy
holder if desired, and thirty days grace allowed
on all renewals.
Insure in company until you have examined
the policy or contract which they propose to give
you SAMUEL G. BASKIN, Agent,
National Valley Bank, Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
M0rri0ge Guide.
Great Physiological Work

4 or every one his own Doetor-being Pri-
vate Instructor for Married Persons, or those
erything concerning the Physiology and Rela-
tions of our Sexual System, and the Production
or Prevention of Offspring, including all the new
guage, by WIN. You've, NJ. D. This is really a
plain language for the general reader and is il
iustrated with upwards of one hundred engra-
wings All young married people, or those con-
temIpiating marriage, and having the least i'm
pediment to married life should read this book
1t discioses secrets that every one should be ac-
quainted with. Still it IS book that must be
Kent locked up, and not lie about the house. 1t
will be sent to any one on the receipt of Fifty
Gents. Address DR.. VIM. YOUNG,
No 416 Spruce Street, above Fourth,
;u1vo-1v Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Ass2&sa

! NJ 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.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

Nv DISCIPLINE no man
p.n 'a;er by simply studying books
EAkIh-- N~must in actual service
Ca can Decor become e soiJ.> courage, dis
on tactics In his closet; nc- -;thoGt
acquire those habits of coolness,
clpIne,. address, rapid combination y.
winch the most learned in the theory of strategy
and engineering will be but schooi-boy soldier
after all. A person may in solitude become
acquainted with religious literature, or NAV
cultivate devotion in the barren tranquility Of
hermit life but never in the hirbest and
holest sense can he be Christian. until he ba.
acquired those habits of fselfdenia, ofresistance
to temptation, OF kindness, genteness, humility.
native benefcence, which are to he
acquired only in daily contact with manLinS
Say not then that the man of business. the bnst.
ling tradesman, the toll worn laborer has little
or or no time to attend to the claims of the Savioux
W may as we'll say that the pilot amid the
Wines ana waves has no leisure to attend to
navigation, or that the teacher in the school
room has no leisure to attend to teaching. or
mat the engineer In the rushing train has no
time to attend to his work When will he at
tend to 1t? Religion is not simply, the read
ing OF good books not simply PRAYER. praise.
holy ordinances. These are necessary to relicios:
there is very little danger that we shall value
,hem too much; no man is Christian without
mem. rem But religion IS an energzing principle
= 49, hOhOilhS OOu our Saviour dmlQ the
tutIeS and trials oflife, commencing the Gospel
u CHRIST by wel-ordered life and godly con-
7ersation.
DYING. There is dignity about that going
away alone, we call dying-that wrapping the
mantle of Immortality about us; that putting
aside with pale hand azure curtains that are
1rawn around this cradle of world that
away from home for the first time in
,ur lives; for we are not dead-there is nothing
lead to speak Of and we only go off seeing for
slgn countries not laid down on the map we
know about
There must be lovely lands somewhere star
ward, for none ever return that go thither and
We very much doubt if any would if they could.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
NUMBER XII.
"Let US Pray. /"
BY LIZZIE C. SEYMOUR.

Let us pray
The words came soft and low
Impressive, solemn slow
Sweet as song;
Like autumn leaves
Soft, rusthng, as they fall
&. When gentle breezes call, a9ssr ST
So bowed the throng.
A gentle hush, i,5aass
Like twilight's, ere the day
Begins its glorious way, -
All thought supplied, lid r5is
AS if the soul,
In sight of holy ground,
Waited till all that bound 2avg ~ i
Was laid aside. - ae-e r
Then soft and clear, sc1 c llc
Uprose a voice in power
One voice for all hearts there;
One voice alone tat3- rs
The words were few f
So few, and yet so strong;
Inspired, they bore the throng i ~
Up to the throne, A
No thought of form, att
No care for speech or wood -rv
Earth asked, and Heaven heard
And this was all.
Darkness asked light, e1s
Grief joy, and trouble rest S
The longing of each breast
Prompted each call. CO.'S oLh
No hidden woe,
No secret idol sin if9sr Sra
Lurking the soul within,
- But was confessed,
No single want. 6t
No trial, grief or care, f,i,a .l-
But, lifted by the prayer,
Was laid at rest. ~
Each burdened soul
Stood for itself alone - a
Before the dazzling throne, fH
And waited there
Nay, not the throne, 4
The gentle mercy seat Js rs tlrl ag
Where Jesus loves to meet
The soul in prayer.
The dazzling throne
Ended the holy plant tv ft
That each a blood-washed saint 81
Might reach it. Then
Once more the hush
And then from each full soul, ~ $500
Like musios grandest roll, f... $50
Broke the amen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Harm Springs Turnpike.

vx1gJRNPHxE NOTICE.-A general meet
inc of the Stockholders in the Warm Springs
and Harrisonburg Turnpike Road Company, will
be held at Stribling Springs in the county of Au-
gusta on the First Friday an October, (the 4th J
1t is hoped Stockholders will attend or sena theif
proxies. By order of the Board,
M. HARVEY EFF1NGER,
Secretary and Treasurer.
f HARR1soNBURG, August 2Oth, 1861
! aug27-tdm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Masonic Publication.
vEvHE NATIONAL FREEMAsON.

This is probably the best Masonic ssfyss
publication in the United States, and is 5ATlS
devoted to the interests of the Masonic -a7aSS
Fraternity. Dr. R. McMurdy s. ]. w, Simons
P. G.. M, of N Y, Editors. Its character is
Masonic and Literary with a high moral Tone
and it should be in every Master Mason's family.
1t also contains matter of interest to the general
reader. Published weekly at 81 per annum; So
SMITH, is the authorized agent for The National
Free Mason for the Valley of Virginia. who will
receive subscriptions at lowest cash rates. Spec
linen copies furnished upon application
1908, N. Y City, or J. K. Smith, Box II, Hari-
sonburg, Va aug II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
HOTEL.

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 well and favorably known
Hotel. He wishes also to sell to the person leas-
lng the n ew 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 28-tf-town papers copy Pm
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Preserving Solution.
'reserving Solution.

II For the Preservation of all kinds of
Fruits, Vegetables, Jellies, Vines, Cider, de-,
Without Sugar, and without expensive Sealing
or air-tight Jars.
One Bottle will preserve 128 pounds of Fruit
or 4S Gallons of Wine or Cider. "a
Cheap Healthful and Etfectual.
For sale at
aug 20-tf d TROUTS Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

JOHN G. SAKE says that it is a common no.
ton in Boston that, if person is born in that
city, it is unnecessary for that favored mortal to
be 'horn again. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

Summit tunnel on the Central Pacific Rail
road, 1858 feet long, is now open from end to
end through solid granite, and the track ON the
eastern slope of the mountain is now being laid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Pnu Your Honest Debts.

NOTICE.-Ou accounts are now ready and
we would be greatly oblidged to our friends
to remember that we are required to pay our bills
promptly at 80 and 60 days, We will expect all
to give the matter their immediate attention
july23- KA4SER q YOUNG.
counts READY!
~ AND MONEY WANTED! by
iuly9- PIPER, DRAKE 81 co.
MY MUCH BELOVED BRETHREN
I'VE AND SISTERNS.
From this day and until the 18th of this month,
will hold a meeting in my counting room, when
[ will hold forth from the text
Give unto Cesar aOhat IS Due Cesar.
Now is the time to come up for verify If you
don't hearken to my call, Judgment Day, (Tom
Marshall) will be at your door before you are a.
ware A hint to the wise is sufficient.
ian 9-tf S. Fl. HILB.
TEVO THE PUBLIC.-Our accounts will all
be drawn off by the first of January, 1861,
and we hope that all who are indebted to us will
come forward promptly and SETTLE as we cannot
carry on our business successfully if they fail to
do So After that date we propose to do
STRICTLY A CASH BUSINESS,
and hope that our friends will not ask US to de-
part from this rule.
dec 25-tf HOGE d MAooN.
Vim copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

y Books and Subscriptions to the Capitol Stock
of this Company now open at the Banking
House of w. H. Tams 81 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 as probably the
most rea,eu,seratiue Investment of money now of
fering By Order of the
ian eff COMMISSIONERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Strawberries.

NAPOLEON III,
The best amateur Berry in cultivation. Price
(by mail, postage paid.( So per doz:
PERPETUAL. PINE,
perpetual, large-fruited, Strawberry of the Pine
Glass Price (by mail, postage paidD 81 for two
plants, $5 per Dozen.
Send for illustrated descriptive circular.
We also offer large and splendid stock OF
Fsait and Ornamental Trees, Grape Vules,
Small Fruits, DC,
of which we mail descriptive Catalogues, with
prices, to all applicants:
Central Nurseries,
oroo7- 9m York. Pa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
Paper Dc Lumber.

TNOR SALE.
n Sheets Best WRAPPING PAPER.
also lot of good
INCH PLANK
Call on r. M. GUY,
july2-tfL at G. T. Cochran's old stand
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

The Appletons are about to erect building
IN brooklyn with six hundred and forty six feet
frontage, for their printing and book binding
establishment,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
4ucfi0aa de- Commission Houses.

A2ICtlO21 DC CO31t71OISStOTt HOttooo'
A GENERAL AUCTION
"a AND
COMMISSION BUSINESS.
The undersigned, under the firm and style OF
PECK 81 CUSHING,
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
General AUCTION and Conazeassaon BasamSss,
solicit consignments 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. ID. d. HEGA,
ian ST 1867 II. M. COOH1NU
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

''What news oday?'' said New Orleans
merchant, to his friend, lately.
'What news 2 responded the other; "noth-
ing, only things grow better-our people are
getting on their legs again"
"On their legs" said the first; II don't see
how you can make that out
"Why, yes, replied the other; folks that
used to ride are obliged to walk now; is that
not getting on their legs again?''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

Secretary Seward is the ''boy with the Au-
burn heir"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
sTAUNTON, VA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1867.
Dry Goods.
NEW GOODS.

NEW GOODS. ss..1
IN KAYSER g. YOUNG
have Just received a lot of new FALL PRINTS,
Black Alpaca, Wool De LANES, Fancy CASH
meres, and other goods to which they invite at
tention sep3-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17
B. ARTHUR. D. d. S., (office one door
Al from cornar of Reyerly and New streets.

IL. ARTHUR, d. D. s., [Oftlce one door
N. from corner of Beverly and New streets,
STAUNToN, VA
Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold -.
Silver, Platina and Vulcanite. The Ns>>
greatest Improvement yet introduced 9YSl
into Dental Science is conceded to be Sa%yaaII
the Vulcanite process it being four times lighter
than gold and much cheaper, embracing superb
or cleanliness nicer adaptation, and many other
advantages. All the various operations of Den
tai Surgery performed with strict reference to
permanency. March O-tt
JOHN ECHOLS, r. II. CATLETT,
Monroe comfy. Lexington.
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Wanted

A broom for sweeping assertions.
A collar for neck of land
A quizzing glass for an eye to business
A rocker from the cradle of the deep.
A few tears from a weeping willow.
Some down from the bosom of lake.
A tooth from the mouth of river.
A feather from the crest of wave.
Some quills from the wings of the wind.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-17

THOS. j. NICHE. j. w. G. SMITH.
RNECHIE a. SMITH,
EH ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
Practice in the Federal Court at Staunton in all
the Courts of Augusta county; in the Circuit and
County Courts of Rockingham; and in the Cir
cult Courts of Rockbridge
Collection of claims promptly attended to.
Nov 14-tf
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.EASON CLOSING!

MEMS HATS-ALL PRICES
Stair Carpet, so to rs cts A do, SO to 1.25
Ladies' Dress Goods, tt43#
Mozambiques and English Berages, 20 to 35.
We are not selling off at cost o, no! but we
are selling so cheap to make room for Fall goods
that you would imagine you had gone back to
good old days of 60. - 81
Just come on! You can almost buy goods at
your own price. re
Goods MUST BE SOLD or given away, ''to
make room," and, to consult our own interest
we prefer not to do the latter.
Thankful for past favors and hoping to be ia
vored again, we remain truly. siI
aug13- S. N. GILES q CO. ai
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VOLUME XIV.
gtauntom gpettator,
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING BY
Richard Mauzy q 90. 4
SUBSCRIPTION RATE

Advance Payments.
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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1867-09-28

The Norfolk (Va.) Journal says it
has been ascertained from the reg
istration in 20 counties that the
whites have minority of $4,000
over the blacks in these counties.
1t is further estimated that in the
entire State the registered whites
will have a majority of 10000 over
the blacks, and hence it is plain
that the political power in that
State is in the hands of the white
citizens, and in order to make this
ascendency of the whites as decisive
as possible over the blacks and their
Radical associates, the Journal urg-
es upon the whites who have not
yet registered, that they should by
no means fail to perfom that duty
that the salvation of the State
depends upon it.
We would hero remark that the
majority of the whites in Texas
would probably be equally decisive if
our citizens would register, and our
opinion is that should our State fall
under the power.ofthe few Radicals,
by the instrumentality of their oath
bound negro Leagues, those who
fail to register, or at least to apply
for that privilege, havig clear
right under the law to do 80, well be
held mainly responsible for allowing
our State to be placed in far worse
condition than it now is under
military rule. The Radicals will
then have no occasion to apply to
Congress to confscate rebel property
but will do it by State legislation,
-NenS.