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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-04
ASSETS. JULY l, 1866.
Loss by Portland Fire, July 4th.
THE total amount covered BY the Rtna Poll.

rUHE total amount covered by the ,Rtna Poli-
l cies on property destroyed or damaged is
$206, ,S54, on which salvage will be about five
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from 500, 900, and was promptly adjusted and
paid. This sum is five per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets. figure but slightly exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year.
or proportion equal to 5000 loss for COM
pany Of 800 600 assets.
The necessity for insurance and the value OF
wealthy, strong corporations is forcibly IL
lustrated by this FIRE. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has q
population of 350OO-was handsomely built,
mostly fine brick or stone structures-proteeted
and screened with onward Of 5000 shade trees
bounded on three sides by water-indeed,
literally, almost rising from the Ocean--and
with a steam fire department-yet il has Sl0,-
000, 600 of property consumed in a few hours
upon a holiday when its people are least Oosu-
pied-from the very insignificant cause of q
c0ntemptible irecracker.
Remember the trifing origin Of fires that
sweep away in n few hours the earnings O'
years. Consider your best interest and give tho
Ktna Agent call if you need proper insur-
ance security. Pay fair rate of premium for
a good and genuine article, and with these
lights and experiences before you, procure
your Insurance with shreWd Judgment.
Applications for Insurance promptly attended
to BY ii. A. LITTLErUN n CO., AE'bs.
1896 No. p Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-04
REUBEN DALEY,
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER
No. asO second street.

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-04
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Take Notice.


DAKER BROTHERS ARE NOW RE-
I'D ceiving large additions to their stock of mer-
chandise- comprising full assortment
OF GROCERIES
to which they call the attention of the public, and
OF merchants particularly. We are receiving
ANOTHER LARGE LOT OF SALT
which we will sell very low; a full assortment OF
crushed, granulated and pulverized Cuba and
SUGARS, MOLASSES, SYRUPS,
COFFEE. RICE AND TEAS;
together with Spices of all kinds, which we will
sell at q very small advance ON cost.
Heavy GA fulled Cloth:
Cassimeres Sattinets,
H 9@ Hl Jeans and Tweeds,
which are very cheap.
Goes Cotton Yarns, Canton and wooden Flannels,
Wooden Ware and Brooms, Horse Collars of SUI
perior make; Window Glass, Putty. Tumblers
and Goblets. Tinware, Crooks, and Stoneware;
chine Tanners, Coal and Flaxseed Oil; Paints
and Dye Stufs coal oil Lamps and Chimneys !;
Grindstones and Cranks Shovels, Forks and
Spades cut and clinch Nails, Horse Shoes, and
Horse Shoe Iron and Nail Rods lump s. ground
Plaster and other Fertilizers
.'t We call especial attention to our stock of
5a@ BOOTS AND SHOES. sle-
Boiling Cloths will be furnished to Millers at
short notice.
We give articular attention to the purchase of
Flour, Grain, and other Country Produce,
paying the highest market prices, either in cash
or goods at cash prices.
We have a lot Of
.E4 PRIME BACON M
at very low prices. Also lot Of superior Hem
lock SOLE LEATHER.
We will purchase CLOVER SEED.
Thankful for the patronage already given, and
intending to make up the loss sustained by our
'ssaashiag' business, not by higher prices, but by
more energy, and stricter attention to business,
we solicit q further patronage.
nOv2O-tf BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
A Baby's Biography.

An editor thus does up the biography of re-
cent accession to his household
We have had so many kind friends asking
about that baby that we thought it necessary to
biography the chap briefly, and somewhat after
the current style of the day.
It's boy.
He's a buster
Weighs nine pounds and quarter, and old
women tell us that he will grow heavier as his
weight increases.
He's the first boy of which we've ever been
proprietor, and of course he's the only baby in
town.
The old women before mentioned declare him
the very image of pa.
But in justice to the youth we must say that
we think him an improvement on the original
"A world Of progress you know
This young American is as old as could be
expected considering the time he was born,
and will doubtless be too old for his father in a
few years, if he has good luck
He quite retisent on politics, and only wants
to be let alone.
He thinks he favors Mrs. Wilson's policy.
We haven't named him yet We want to give
him distinguished cognomen, but the fame of
our great men is at-a discount.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Getting a Call.

First we despatched committees,
By twos and threes, to urge
The labors for Sabbath
Of the Rev. Shallow Splurge.
He came-a marked sensation,
So wonderful his style,
Followed the creaking of his boots
AS he passed up the aisle.
His tones were so affecting,
His gestures so divine,
A lady tainted in the hymn,
Before the second line;
And on that day he gave us,
In accents clear and loud,
The greatest prayer e'er addressed
To an enlightened crowd.
He preached double sermon,
And gave us an angels food
On such lovely topic ts
1.-THE joys OF solitude;'
All full of sweet descriptions
OF flowers and pearly streams,
OF warbling birds and moonlit groves,
And golden sunset beams.
Of faith and true repentance
He nothing had to say;
He rounded all the corners,
And smoothed the rugged way;
Managed with great adroitness
To entertain and please,
And leave the sinners conscience
Completely at its ease.
Six hundred is the salary
We gave in former days;
We thought it very. liberal,
And found it hard to raise;
But when we took the paper
We had need to urge
To raise cool two thousand
For the Rev. Shallow Splurge.
In vain were all the efforts
We had no chance at all
We found ten city churches
Had given him a CALL.
And he, in prayerful waiting,
Was keeping them all in tow;
But where they paid the highest,
1t was whispered he would go.
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Matches and eTesCeZ2'3..

TM r o e 7 A NT!!
i LADIES and GENTLEMEN
contemplating marriage will do well by coming
in time to B. MAYNES JEWELRY STORE,
he has the finest and largest assortment of jew
elry in Staunton From much you can make a
selection that never fails to give satisfaction.
Also, in case Of dimness Of sight, he has a large
assortment of
EYEGLASSES AND SPECTACLES,
at so per cent cheaper than former prices.
Best Watch Crystals Is cents
Watches and Clocks repaired and warranted
at moderate prices.
B. MAYNE, from 225 Regent ST., London,
now on Main street, Staunton, opposite Gabriel
Hirsh's Store. ian 22-1m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Tobacco, Cigars, S,sstf, dc.
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!!
-lN LIST ARRIX ED l. w e have inst receivi

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS
IN JUST ARRIVEDl-We have just received
at the Tobacco Store Of
MENTROU & SON,
a fine and we'll selected stock of
STATIONERY and FANCY NOTIONS.
The following comprises part of our fine as
sortment:
1000 Envelopes from official to smallest SIZE
Long bill Cap Paper, broad do, Foolscap Ex-
ira Letter do, Bath Post, Commercial Note, Oc-
tavo do, Gilt Edge d. Billet do, Ladies do,
Mourning Paper and Envelopes, Copy, Blank
and Pass Books, Visiting Cards, Diaries, Pens,
Pencils, and Pen Holders, Red Blue and Black
Inks, Perfumeries, Hair and Tooth Brushes, Toi-
let and Fancy Soaps, Combs of all kinds, Picture
Frames, Pictures for Albums, Violin and Guitar
Strings. All grades of 7lEr
Meerschaum Pipes and Cigar Smokers,
Wood, Clay, and Chalk Pipes,
Pipe Stems of all descriptions,
large supply of fine Smoking and Chewing
aas TOBACCOS. a
Rappee, Maccaboy and Scotch Snuffs
100000 CIGARS,
all of which will be sold cheap, at the
Tobacco and Cigar Store of
oct 23-tf ARMENTROUT & SON.
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Agricultural Implements.
GRFCULTURAL IMPLEMENTs

"A The undersigned, agents for H. M. Smith
81 Co., Manufacturers, at Richmond, can furnish
at short notice, any of the following named arti-
cles, at manufacturers prices. Reapers & Now
ers Grain Drills, Wind Mills, Pitts celebrated
Threshing Machines, Horse Rakes, a new article
recently patented; corn shelters, cutting boxes,
churns scales, hay presses, betting of all kinds,
plough castings, cider mills, &c.
may1-tf MCCLURE & BUMGARDNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Baltimore Advertisements.
nIANos. PIANOs-JoEI, ETT1NGEl

lDlANOS, PIANOS.-JOEL ETTINGER,
Staunton, Va, Sole Agent for Stietf's Pre-
near Howard, and As and AZ Perry street, Balti-
more, Nd Warerooms No Z, North Liberty
street, near Baltimore
These instruments have been before the public
Ior the last thirty years, in competition with the
best makers of the country, and are now pro-
nounced by all the leading professors and anna
teurs the best Pianos manufactured These in
struments have all the latest Improvements and
are warranted for five years, with the privilege of
exchange within II months if not entirely salts
factory to the purchaser. Second hand Pianos
always ON hand from $50 to $780, Melodeons
and farior organs from the best makers.
RECOMMENDATION r. Z. LEE, Washington
College, Lexington, Va; Rev. r III. Phillips.
Va. Female Institute Miss Mary Baldwin Fe,
male Institute; j; c. Covell, Principal of Va.
Institute, for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind; j. w.
Abby and A. j. Turner, of Staunton. A call is
solicited. Terms liberal. nov6-ly
BOOKS AND STATIONERY!
T. NEWTON KURT,
Publisher, Bookseller, Stationer, Dealer in Paper
and Blank-Book Manufacturer
NO. l5l West Pratt street. opposite the "Maltb
House," Baltimore, Md.
School Books, embracing all the most valuabl
and popular Educational Works now in use,
the very lowest wholesale prices
A large stock of Blank Account and Recor
Books always on hand or made to order prompt
ly-ruled to any pattern, with or without printed
headings-ofth the Best Materials and in the mos
substantial manner
Books, Magazines, Music, &C., neatly boun
in any style
The highest market price paid for rags-cash
trade. April 24-1y*
WTILLlAM DEVRIES Il CO.,
w Wholesale Dealers in
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 312 West
Baltimore Street, between Howard and Liberty
BALTIMORE.
William Deories, Christian Devries of
William r. DeUries, Solomon Ki9enaeU = -.f
g. Ephraim Dacker.
April "A, 1866. ly*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Fine A2'tS.
I'D URDETTss PHOTOGRAPH
I'D GALLERY,
Over Roane & Alby's clothing store, opposite
Virginia Hotel.

am now prepared to enlarge, and color in oil,
water or Indian ink pictures ofevery description
Those who have lost friends, can have pictures of
them copied from lockets, ambrotypes, daguerre-
types, &C., and made life or A size.
have now secured the valuable services ofour
Staunton artist, Mr.. T. B. Coleman, who has lust
graduated in the art of Painting in the city of
New York Specimens can be seen now in nv
gallery. l am permanently located in Staunton
and will spare no pains expense to make nv
gallery equal in every respect to any city gallery
| am already prepared to make any style of pic
lures now in use.
One of Stief7s celebrated pianos will be found
in the Reception Room.
may 1-tf j. Fl. BURDETT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
T EFFEl'S PATENT AMERICAN
a A DOUBLE TURBINE WATER WHEEL
Manufactured at Baltimore, Nd, by
POOLE & HUNT

The subscribers would introduce to the public
the above wheel, of which they are the sole agents
in this State, as the best economizer of water
known, and pledge themselves to furnish wheels
of this description that will at least equal in eff
cheney the best overshOt wheel in existence
Among the excelencies of this wheel may be
enumerated the following:
1st 1t is cheaper than any other wheel of the
same power
I'd. From its small size and diminished friction,
it has one-third more motion than any wheel of
the same power. r-. 4
Sd. 1t will use more or less water, and with the
same percentage of power to the amount of water
used. -9 90
4th. 1t can never be frozen up or affected by
frost in any way. ..-.-.
5th. 1t has given the highest effect due to the
head and amount of water used of any wheel on
record as tested by competent civil engineers.
9th. 1t is completely finished before leaving the
place of manufacture and adjusted for running,
and enclosed in an iron case, requiring only to
be coupled to the water wheel shaft
Circulars containing cuts, explanations and tes-
timonials may be had upon application to the
subscribers.
oct3O-3m ROBERTS, NELSON & co
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
DURKE'S IRON WORKS.
I'D STANTON, VA.
STOVES! STOVES!! STOVES!l! e

am now prepared to furnish Cook Stores of a
superior quality and patterns which are equal to
any made in Yankee-land and at prices as req
sonabLe Persons buying my stoves can have the
repairing at small eost-whereas if you buy Nor
thern Stoves single plate will cost half as mach
as a aae1 Stove | am also making an European
FIVE PLATE STOVE, which is an infatli6le
remedy for smoking chimneys.
[ am also prepared to do all kinds of
a-ea JOB WORK at SHORT NOTICE.
[ am still making the
BEST LIVINGSTON PLOW
ever put up in this Valley. Now is the time to
encourage home industry Terms Cash or Pro-
duce at market rates.
A liberal discount made to the trade.
oct 23-tf w. A. BURKE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Hines, liquors, Groceries, dc
yayHE ATJGEJSTA SAINNN.

4 RELY & BRO, -..........-.P roprietors,
Corner New Street, and c. Fl. Alley, Staunton.
Having purchased the Stock and good will of
Street and Court House Alley the undersigned
pledge themselves to keep the Saloon, to be
known as THE AUGUSTA, lin first class style.
The house will be repaired and reftted in the
latest and most improved style.
We have received new and splendid assort-
ment of Choice Liquors. Every kind of drink
known will be furnished.
Vs. In a few days frst-class Oyster Saloon
will be opened in connection with this establish
ment. We solicit call from our friends and the
public.
oct30Ltf j. E. RELY 81 PPO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Castings and Machinery.
ENCOURAGE HOME
Ia MANUFACTURES

IA MANUFACTURES!
The undersigned are prepared to build 17
PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES
from to 25 horse power, and CIRCULAR SAW
MILLS of any required capacity, in workman
like manner, and at prices as low as they can be
purchased in Richmond or Baltimore, thus saving
to the purchaser, the enormous freight charged
on our railroads. Every Engine and Saw-mill
warranted, under proper usage for II months.
Repair Work on Engines, Saw-Mills, or other
Machinery done promptly, and on reasonable
terms for cash by
ROBERTS, NELSON & CO.,
nov 6-3m Staunton, Va.
YEyIE HATHAWAY Cooking Stove,
Il so long and so favorably known in this COM
munity challenges comparison for durability and
efficiency, with any Stove in the market. Manu-
featured by
ROBERTS, NELSON & CO.,
nov6- 3m Augusta Foundry, Staunton.
CTOVES STOVES Beautiful anc
y cheap Office Stoves of various Sizes manu-
featured and for sale at the Augusta Foundry
Staunton, Va, by ..sl
nov6 -3m ROBERTS, NELSON, s. co.
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 & GILKESON.
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Lter07'y.


THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
(COnservative.)
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW-{ Wig
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW Radical
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
Free Church.)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29

May he who refuses his protection to a de-
fenceless woman never taste the blessings wo-
man can bestow $3.50 Ha 49,. o-5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
L. iWHITEHILL- S. STRAUS

Wv Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
n otions, Fancy Goods, Ladies' and Gentemen's
Furnishing Goods, 304 w. Baltimore street, be-
tween Liberty and Howard, Baltimore, Md
April 24-1y@ ac l1e1E
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
sep 25-tf Main St. at Crawford Corner
7EvO THE PUBLIC GENERALLY ]


4 WISH TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Being armed and equipped with such
stock of GOODS, as cannot fail to strike the be-
holder with bewildering amazement, and please
the fancy Of ALL and
Whereas, having entered the field for the Fall
and Winter campaign of trade, am determined
to repulse, if not entirely vanqush the great sys
tenn Of monstrous prices and murderous profits,
which have settled upon our whole country like
a mighty, Incubus, sinking the poor into, deeper
ent and even driving many to distraction; and
Whereas l have taken unusual pains in the
selection Of my stock, and have purchased all at
the lowest cash prices, which will enable me to
accommodate the purchaser, at the lowest posi-
Bile figures:
issue this my proclamation, to dispose of my new
stock, upon such terms as must give entire salts
faction: Whereunto, have this the 18th day of
September A. d. 1866, and Of the independence
of the United States Of America the ninetieth
year, placed my hand and caused the great seal
to be affixed. S. H. HILB,
sept 25-tf MHKsHl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-29
Dry Goods, Groceries, dc.
EALL GOOD S.

EALL OODs,
u MAGNIFICENT STOCK!
we invite the attention of our friends and the
NEW STOCK OF DRY GOODS,
not be surpassed
In LADIES GOODS, we offer the
NEWEST STYLES
that can be had, embracing
Valencas, Merinos, Mouslins
Alpaccas Thibet, Empress and Gold Cloths, in
Solids, Plaids and Figures.
In STAPLE GOODS we offer
Flannels, Cottons, Calicoes
and all the desirable EVERY DAY GOODS of
best quality and at the lowest rates.
!, we pay great attention to Mourning Goods and
the various classes of White Goods, with all the
necessary Trimmings &C. Trimmings are very
pretty-all shades on hand
:, Superior French Cloths and Coatings Iricot,
Fancy and Plain Cassimeres, and all grades of
Heavy Wear for men and boys
A fine class of Shoes, Hosiery, Gloves, Hand
kerchiefs, Wells, Laces and the little goods so
much needed by ALL
Va Special attention paid to distant orders,
but we would prefer to have all come and exam
inc.
Don't conclude that we are not in need of mon
ey TOR we are very anxious to both sell for money
and collect the balances now due u.s. r
sep 1s-tf KAISER s YOUNG.
A MOTHER WAR DECLARED!
AGREAT SLAUGHTER ANTICIPATEDl
Z determination against all High Prices and
Undue Prices.
SIMON A. HILB, splendidly equipped, is in
the field again, with newly purchased stock of
Inc most choice Goods just received from the hrst
houses in New York City, and selected with the
greatest care for this particular market. The
stock consists principally of the following articles:
Black and fancy dress silks, all wool and half
wool Delaines, bombaziness, French and English
poplins OF every shade and quality linen cam
brio handkerchiefs- embroidered and plain; 800
elliptic spring hoop skirts1from Is to 40 springs
did lot Of White Goods and Hosiery ladies' and
mems kid gloves, do silk and worsted 80 pieces
of all wool fannels of every. shade, color and
quality; lindseys, ginghams Canton fannels la
dies Black and fancy cloaking also fine lot of
Ready Made Cloaks, French and English
Broad Cloth, Cassimeres and Cassinets,
Silk and Silk-Velyet Vestings, Under
Garments, --latest Style Of Hats,
900 pair Mems, Women's, Miss
es', Youths, & Children's Shoes
in all their endless varie-
ty, both of city and East
manufacture. 80 eA
S. II. HILB.
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U ST II e G EIV e ID

3 Il Is e q b. v e Id
Cd AT MEREDITHS OLD STAND,
Next door to Piper s. Funkhouser Main street.
A fine assortment of
WATCHES & JEWELRY,
which we name in part as follows:
Ladies' and Gents Gold hunting Watches and
Chains, Silver Watches-very low; Bracelets,
Locket Charms, Finger Rings, Gold and Coral
Necklaces and Armlets; Gold and Silver Thin
bles, Breastpins and Earrings in sets and sepa-
Breastpins, Sleeve Buttons and Studs; children
Ear and Finger Rings; Silver and Steel Specta-
cles and Eye Glasses-far and near sighted /;
Clocks &c.
These goods have been selected with great care
and will be sold at a small advance above cost
~ n Goods will be misrepresented
Particular attention paid to ordering goods at
shortest notice.
Watches and Jewelry repaired in best manner.
ian S-3m G. C. YEAKT,E