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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
Christ Our All in All

The Lord Jesus Christ is the All-in all of his
redeemed. In every want he is their friend.
In every danger he is their defense. In weak
ness he Is their strength; in sorrow their ioy
IN pain, their peace {; in proverty, their proyi-
der in sickness, their physician; IN hunger.
their bread; In trouble, their consolation in
perplexlty, their counselor; ii the furance their
refiner IN the floods, their rock; in assaults
their refuge; IN accusations their advocate: in
debt, their surety In slavery, their ransom in
captivity, their deliverer; in the day. their sun:
IN the night, their keeper in the desert their
shepherd In life he is their hope in death,
their life; In the grave, their resurrection in
heaven, their glory. Let Christ, therefore, be
thy All.in all for time and for eternity. With
the faithful martyr say, while living, stNone
but Christ. When dying say, None but
Christ. Let this triumphant name. s1The
Lord our righteousness, . settle every difficulty
solve every doubt, and silence every accusation.
When conscience tells thee that thy sins are
both many and great, answer thou, "Christ's
blood oleanseth from all SIM - When reminded
of your Ignorance say, Christ is my wisdom"
When your ground and title to the kingdom are
demanded, say, s'Christ is Righteousness. y
When your meetness to enter within the sacred
walls is challenged, say, Christ is my sanctiGca-
ton. When sin and the law when death and
Satan claim thee as their captive reply to them
all, Christ is my redemption F" The law saith.
Pay thy debt. The Gospel saith, Christ hath
paid it. The law saith, Make amends for thv
sins. The Gospel saith, Christ hath made 4
tor thee. The law saith, Thou art a sinner:
despair, for thou shall be condemned. The
Gospel saith, Thy sins are forgiven thee; be of
good comfort; thou shalt be saved. -,Sterenson
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28

Let me list to the music of by-gone days
The old songs love best to hear
For each has some memory linked with the past
To me ever sacred and dear.
They seem to bring back again years past and
When friends, shall never more see,
Joined in harmony sweetround the happy hearth
stOne,
And sang them so often with me-
Methinks as their melody. floats 6n my ear
AS list to each musical strain,
That L m sitting once more with the loved ones al
4 home
And hear their dear voices again.
What fond recolections are walked by the notes
OF our favorte robin Adair p '
And fancy [ see my dear father again.
AS he sat in his old armchair ~
How often in summer at evenings still hour,
Accompanied by the guitar
Have we sat in the old porch together and Joined
In the chorus of Beautiful Star"
''The Newfoundland Dog" and s'The Wild Ash
Deer
Remind me of Joyous days Z.
But sweeter, tho sadder emotions are walked
BY the tender and plaintive lays,
Such as Twilight Dews" ''Are we almost
there"
Love not and ''sweet Memories of Thee ;;
And sigh will escape when hear the soft air
Of "A place in thy Memory"
How 'The Blind Boy thrills through my very
soul
And emotions scarce can bear
Are walked by the notes of that sweet old song
Mothers iav rite"Ihe old Arm Chair"
When ''Be kind to the loved ones,'' The Ingle
Side''
And Joys that we We tasted are heard,
Recollections rush like q swelling tide,
And the depths of my soul are stirred.
Then there's sold Dog Tray has its memories
So also has "By gone Hours
And how vividly scenes of the past rise to view
When list to the song Bring Flowers"
For heard it first in my childhood days
When | knew no sorrow care ;
But through meadow and woodland [ roamed
with delight
AS blithe as the birds of the air.
How 1.-THE Carrier Dove and THE Mocking-
Bird"
''Ben Bolt' and ''Jeannette and Jenot,"
Recall to remembrance the friends whom [ hearC
Sing them first in the days long ago.
But these friends Of my youth are all gone from
my sight
And a stranger mid strangers roam,
Then sing for me "Oft in the Silly Night
And wind up with "Home, sweet Home"
And chide not the tear that unbidden will fall
An offering ON Memory shrine,
'Ts the only libation Affection may pour
| For the Friendships Of Aud Lang Syne.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
VEvOBACCO, CIGARS, SNUFFS,
Pipes, Stationery, Notions, &c.
SPRING TRADE.

L
ARMENTROU & 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 Fan
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 !;
Blacking 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 oaoaa Maaasfacture, and
all warranted as represented; none but the best
Tobaccos used
. w. 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. I'm able to come
send orders5which 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, 1867-05-28
NUMBER XLVIII.
Moral and Religious.
At the Last.

Is some one singing in the street?
Or am l dreaming for hear
A choir of voices wildly sweet
Float softly to my dying ear. tit
1t sinks into the distance Harkl
1t rises now it falls again:
So sweet and clear l scarcely mark
The pauses in the wOndrous strain.
do not wander think not so;
The golden doors were left ajar,
And that wild music wandered through
The shining of the evening star.
You must not think of me as dead
Nor lost but merely gone before,
Borne, by the grace of him who bled,
Before to the voiceless shore.
For what is death when faith is strong?
Or what is night when morning break?
But rest to those who suffer long,
And light to those who gladly wake.
Now kiss me, sweet Nay, closer come;
/ feel my strength is ebbing fast,
And in my ears distant hum
Of waves which murmur lapsing past.
They come they come more near, more
near, 7
I hear the ripple weird and dread;
The shadow of a nameless fear
Is slowly darkening round my bed.
More light more light my eyes grow dim;
AT threshold of the heavenly gate
pause, and vainly grope for Him
Who seems to leave me desolate.
One moment only. Lo see
His hand rolls back these mists of fear,
They wait in lustrous white for me,
To watt me up the azure clear.
See see myriad rays and lights
Are flashing up the mighty dome;
White angels from the starry heights
Stretch out their arms to bear me home.
There all the glory grandly meets,
In wide and glistening flakes it falls
1t flashes on the golden streets,
1t CLEANS upon the jasper walls.
1t flashes on thousand gems
A thousand faces glistening sheen;
The rivers glancing waves it stems
With shining tracks of red and green.
1 see the broad light grow and grow
Far up the height where angel throngs,
In shining cohorts, row on row,
Sing to the Lamb their endless songs.
They beckon each with golden palm;
l seem to draw purer breath;
/ clasp the everlasting Arm [death ?''
And wake. Where is thy sting, o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
CLInedinst's Art Palace.
R MI. CLINEDHNSTsS
H. Art Palace

(above Piper g. Funkhousers Store,)
STAUNTON, VA.
He begs to inform the citizens of Staunton and
Augusta county, that he has just returned from
the North with all the latest inventions of the
PHOTOGRAPHIC ART,
and is now prepared at the shortest notice, to
give to those who will favor him with visit, the
finest pictures yet obtained.
He has reftted his Gallery in splendid style,
with every convenience, and can accommodate
you with otographs-enlarged to any size and
colored in oil or water colors and beautifully tint
ed in crayon, by one of the best Artists in the
country. Card pictures colored to order, speci-
mems of which can be seen at hisArt Palace. AS
position is one of the most important features in
the Art he begs to inform the public that he gives
especial attention to this branch and feels salts
fed of his ability to give satisfaction at all times
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine specimens. mar 19-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
Tobacco, SsastT and Cigars

- NJ. GUN,
h. Successor 10 G. z, Cochran & Co.,
has just returned from market with very supe-
rior lot OF CHEWING q SMOKING TOBAC 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
''Peyton Graveley,,' Golden Leaf.
Crumpton, Cresus, &c.
Tobacco by the box at 60 cents
Also by the plug 25 cents.
SMOKING TOBACCO:
Fruits and Flowers-very nice;
Virginia Choice
Lone Jack,
and other brands, by the barrel to retailers.
Garrett & Simpsons Scotch Snuff
Havana Cigars-and other brands
@a- Genuine Meerschaums, Imitation, and
general variety of Pipes.
Give him call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
AUCTION & Commission, Houses.
GENERAL AUCTION
COMMISSION BUSINESS

COMMISSION BUSINESS,
The undersigned, under the firm and style Of
PECK s. 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 a
General Auction and Commission Business
solicit consignments of all kinds of Goods and
Produce, to be sold either at auction private
sale, at reasonable charges
Sales of all kinds of property attended either
IN town or county. I'll. II. PECK
Jan lst 1867. E. M. CUSHING.
Vindicator conv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28

There is at last, one State in which women
may vote. The Senate of Wisconsin, by vote
of 10 to 9, agreed to the Assembly resolution
extending suffrage to the SEX The ladies must
now be courted for their ballots as we'll as their
| hands
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
ID. &c ID. Dc B. Institution.

NOTICE-HOURS FOR VISITORS.-
~ Hereafter persons desiring to visit the In
stitution for the Deaf and Dumb, and the Blind.
will please call between the hours of IL, A, M
and II, p. NJ, when the Steward or some other
officer will be in attendance 'sss,t
Visiting at all other hours seriously Interrupts
the schools. err ~ssF FB1 1.1t
By order of the Board,
J. c. COvELL,
mar l9-3mo Principal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28

The woman ought to make pledge not to
kiss a man who used tobacco, and it would soon
break up the practice and friend of ours says
they ought also to pledge themselves to kiss
every man that don't use it-and we 20 for that
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
Hardware, Cutlery, dc.


MAILS t& HORSE SHOES.-A large
~ assortment at reduced prices, by
may II BAKER BROS.
CTOVES.-We would call the attention of
y 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 6 GILKESON.
NOUNTRY IRON.-We have just received
~ a supply of Country Iron, and made ar
rangements to keep an assortment always on
hand.
jan % WOODS 81 GILKESON.
H0RSE SEaOES.-5000 pounds Burdens
Nh Horse Shoes, just received, and for sale
'ie'rp j@n 22@-tf - t''''' " WOODS & GILKEsoN.
100 LES. NORWAY NAIL RODS.
CskU 500 lbs. t>wedes Iron, and Horse Shoe
IRON for sale by
jan % WOODS & GILKES0N.
EE EEAKDWARE.-We are now receiving
Eli large stock Of
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, sc,
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
oct 9-tf WOODS & GILKESON.
IRON AND HORSE ESHOES.-We have
4 just received 5 tons assorted Iron and 80 kegs
Horse Shoes, assorted-Fore and Hind-cheap
for cash. WOODS s. GILKESON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28

GOD hath made of one blood all nations OF
the earth, - exclaimed radical stumper, while
urging his favorite scheme Wonder if he ever
analyzed the blood of the negro, and that of the
white man?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28

A witty gentleman, speaking ola friend who
was prostrated by illness, remarked that .'he
could hardly recover, since his constitution was
all gone, replied by-stander, II do not see
how he lives at all - ooh" responded the
WAC. che lives on the bylaws ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28

''Now gals, said Mrs Partington the other
day, to her nieces, you must get husbands as
soon as possible, or they'll be murdered
"Why so aunt t?"
"Why, see bv the papers that we We cot
almost fifteen thousand post Offices and nearly
all on EN- dispatches mail every day The
Lord have mercy on us poor widows, and the
old lady stepped to the looking glass to adjust
her new cap
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
Fish j! Fish j.!

NEW FISH NEW FISH 3
~ No Gross and Clipt Herring in barrels,
No. Family Roe Herring in barrels,
For sale, cheap by
may7-tf BAKER BROS.
MICE SHAD. MACKEREL & HER
~ RINGS and for sale cheap at
ap2-3m JNO. B. HOGE'S store
VEVO FISH CONSUMERS
Il AND MERCHANTS.
| am prepared to furnish any quantity of prime
Family Potomac Herring, Warranted A No. ID
OF my own airing, put up in molasses Casks or
Barrels, for Farmers and Retailers, each package
marked carefully with its exact contents, at the
lowest cash rates and at a saving of Is per cent
to the purchaser. Also SHAD by the 100. Per-
sons in want of Fish will do we'll to send their
ders to me, having been connected with the Fish
Trade here for Is years. will guarantee all fish
sold by me money required ......
1 have on hand and for sale - go.
1000 barrels No; Potomac Herring,
500! " :. Net Family do,
15O05 q &c Roe and g g ''
500 g Family Shad
Strictly prime and for sale low for cash
Address, GEO. w. HARRISON,
Fish Agent and Lessee of Fish Wharves,
APP 30--lm Alexandria, Va.
or KITS MACKAREL. for sale by
20 oct 9-tf HOGE s. MASON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28

A modern philosopher, taking the motion Of
the earth On its axis at seventeen miles sec
ond, says that if you take off your hat in the
street to bow to a friend, you go seventeen
miles without taking cold
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28

WHEN two paths of duty bewilder thee, and
thou knowest not which is right to follow,
choose that which to thyself is most full of
thorns.-Flom the German.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
j. w. G.. SMITH
m OLTVAR CHRISTIAN,

Id ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
Attends the Courts of Augusta and adjoining
Counties
Attention given to the interests of residents in
this country in lands in Missouri, Iowa, and other
Western States Oct A-tf
GEO. BAYLOR. MARSHALL HANGER.
DATLOR IL HANGER,
ID ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
Practice in all the Courts of Augusta county, and
attend promptly to the collection of claims in any
Of the adjoining counties. Nov TT
GEORGE nj. COCHRAN, Jr.,
Ut ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
Office in rear of Court House, adjoining David
Fultz. Aug 15-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
The Men Won't Propose and WHY.

Because they are afraid of the enormous ex-
penses of housekeeping. 1t requires little
fortune, now, to buy house and every article
of furniture costs about three times as much as
it did years ago. Young men of spirit land
they are the only ones worth having now begin
to count the cost of wedlock. When they see
the extravagant length to which daughters go
in dress when they look at the splendid man
sions in " ilich their fathers live their minds be-
gin to run into this channel: ''She is charm
ing girl in fact, too good for NE, but to place
sucn trusting creature III condition inferior
to the one in which she now finds herself, would
be dishonorable, and [ must forego the happi-
ness of marrying her, even were she willing,
until | have obtained the means OF placing her
in a social position worthy of her. And while
he is bending his energies to bring about this
end, years creep on: opinions have changed,
views of life have altered the affections have
become chilled and the mind hardened with it's
attritions Of men; preferences have been divert
ed, and in too many cases an old bachelor and
an old maid occupy the place which otherwise
might have been the abode of a happy family
and delightful association. Everybody ought
to get married who can boast of three things:
first, sound body; second, sound mind ;
third, good trade. This as to men. And as
to women they should possess good health,
tidiness and industry. With these, any young
couple can get as rich as they ought to be, or
as rich as is necessary to an enjoyable life, if
they will only go to housekeeping little below
their ability. The young should have courage
to live within their means; to have more pride
in the consciousness that they have little spare
money at home, than in living in a style which
keeps them all the time cramped in maintain
ing themselves Better to live in one room,
with all the furniture your own, than occupy a
whole house with scarcely chair or table paid
for LaDachbur0 NeUs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28

Ministers are so frequently engrossed with the
terrors of he'll that they forget to tell their con
gregations that there is better land, which is
heaven. God never intended to frighten men
into heaven by turning the devil loose upon
them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
Professional Directory.
nR. j. st. r. GIBSON,
WAYNESBORO,
VIRGINIA.
iunn12-1V
a B. ARTHUR, D. D. s., (ofice one door

A B. ARTHUR, D. D. s., office one door
N from corner of Beverly and New streets,
STAUNToN, VA.
Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold, z&A
Silver, Platina and Vulcanite. The AGsassA.
greatest improvement yet introduced SsyS xaESsZ
into Dental Science is conceded to be ~&2E1L1
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 Dem
tai Surgery performed with strict reference to
permanency March 2O-tf
JOHN ECHOLS, R. FL. CATLETT,
Monroe comfy. Lexington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28

" 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, 1867-05-28
J. Wilkes Booths Diary.

The following is the copy of the writing
(which was in penciD found in the diary taken
from the body of j. Wilkes Booth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28

H. M. BELL, StauntOn.
N NCHCLS, BELL & CATLETT.
E ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
-...t STAUNToN, VIRGINIA,
Will practice in the State and Federal Courts at
Staunton and in the Circuit and County Courts
of Rockbridge, Rockingham and Alleghany.-
They will also attend to special business in any
part of Va. and West Virginia. Sept 12-tt
THOS j. NICHE. j. W. G. SMITH.
KNICHIE IL SMITH.
I'VE 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-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
Poetry.

For the Spectator.
Old Songs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
APRIL 1874, FRIDAY, THE IDEs

Judge Advocate General.
'!Te AD1O"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-28
Glass, Stone G .Ett7.th he7eavare.

or KITS MACKAREL. for sale by
20 oct 9-tf HOGE s. MASON.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-15

GRANVILLE FEMALE CoLLEGE.-The thir-
ty-fourth year is in successful operation.
1t affords US great pleasure to bear testimo-
ny to the ability, skill. fidelity and eff
cheney of the present board of instruction.
We congratulate those interested in this
institution, on its increasing usefulness and
prosperity. With all its advantages it at
fords unusual attractions as place of ed
ucation for young ladies. Mr.. Kerr has
had charge of it for thirteen years, and his
large experience enables him to employ
the very best teachers and manage all the
affairs to ting best interests of the pupils.
Special advantages are afforded in Music.
Prof. VIM. John, of Desau, Germany, has
charge of this department. Young ladies
cas- devote part or all of their time to
Music; they can graduate in Music alone
if they wish.
The boarding aud accommodations in the
family are such as will be satisfactory to
reasonable young ladies. The health, man
ners, and morals receive careful attention,
and experince shows that where there is
any difference, young ladies enjoy better
health while here at school than at their
own homes. r-- ...
This Institution has for third of a CEN
tury been noted tor sending out thorough
scholars and successful teachers. The
charges are lower than at other Institutions
where equal advantages are offered.
noy15-i&w1t a.- sod
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-15
FROM WASHINGTON.
Col. Fornev.

Col. F0rney.
New YORK, Nov. .14.-The Times special
says: The statement that Coz. Forney is
defaulter, Is wholly unfounded, as he has
a balance in the treasury to bis credit.
.7fI Secretary McCulIoch. -,.. 81
It is reported on good authority that Sec
retary McCulloch recently rendered his re-
signation, and the President requested him
to withdraw it. The Secretary complied. /.
SheI nm ans Visit TO Washington.
General Sherman's coming visit to WASH
ington concerns Indian affairs, and has
nothing to 40 with politics.
Decision. iiIi
General Grant has decided that Colonel
Berger cannot resume his position in the
Q iartermaster's Department. ~.
British Minister.
The Tribune's special says: 1t is uncer-
tain whether Mr.. Thornton will come as
British Minister to Washington, though
Lord Stanley urges his appointment. 10
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
1t is rumored in official circles that Mr.
Chandler, Assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury, will surely resign at the beginning OF
the year. H1s f- sr Cd
New Loan.
1t is understood Secretary McCulloch
will recommend the issue of a new consol-
idated five per cent. loan. Senator Sher-
man will introduce bill giving the au
thority. 60 .-
The Worlds special says whisky rings
are again urging the removal of Commits
sioner Rollins. r. r-'"'fs