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WESTERN LUNATIC ASYLUM.

We have received copy of the Report of the
President and Directors of the Western Lunatic
Asylum for the past fiscal year. This noble In
stitution of charity, under its wise and successful
management, is still dispensing its blessings to
the unfortunate The Report of Dr. Stribling,
the accomplished and able Physician and Super
intendent Of this Institution, exhibits" in the
language of the report Of the Board of Directors
the most gratifying fact, that, deducting those
now remaining in the Asylum, more than one
half of those received into it for thirty years have
been discharged as cured. This result is most
gratifying, and is attributable under the favor of
Providence, to the great skill and devotion of the
able and experienced Physician and Superinten-
dent of the institution, and his assistants
There were 80 patients from that portion of the
State included in the limits of West Virginia So
called. That State made provision for the sup
port of them at the average rate of cost, which
was ascertained to be $2O4 EACH
The Board of Directors ask an appropriation
from the Legislature, for the support of the Asy-
lum for the current fiscal year, of Sal 0O0 in ad-
dtion to the amounts on hand and to be received
from the State of West Virginia, and the amount
estimated to be received from the Board fund.-
The expenses last year amounted to 500, 1884, 55.-
The expenses this year will require about the
same amount to conduct the Institution properly
There were in the Asylum at the commence
ment of the past fiscal year 307 insane persons
males 1T, females 100; since admitted 67-males
81, females 80; at the end of the year, 317-males
lS1, females 1856; total cared for during the year
374-males 214, females 100.
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For the Spectator.
Christmas at Millboro Springs.

We had the pleasure of enjoying Christmas
with our friend, Jacob w. Light, of this place,
where We were surrounded by circle of friends
and acquaintance, among the rest some of the
fair daughters Of Adam. Both dining room
and parlor were a continual scene of mirth and
animation during the entire day. His table
was crowded with all the delicacies of the sea-
son prepared in the best style, and on side
board convenient to hand was found bountiful
supply of the finest ggnogg we ever drank. =
Jake, full Of life, with his usual good humor
and wit, gave his guests hearty welcome and
received them in old Virginia style, whilst his
good lady, Mrs Light, played her part well,
causing all to be gay and joyful. From the
taste and display, we Judge they have been long
accustomed to good living, and our prayer is
that they may always live. Our party dispers-
ed at a late hour last night with pressing in
vitation to meet at the residence Of Capt. R.
B. Matheny, at an early hour that morning,
where a similar repast had been prepared and
an equally as good time was anticipated
When it will end We cannot say. Christmas
comes but once year, and we know of no bet
ter place to enjoy it than among the hospitable
people of Bath.
Our acquaintance was formed in this section
whilst Confederate, and for the zeal and pa
triotism exhibited by the people, especially the
ladies, during the mighty struggle, we shall
ever feel endeared to their noble hearts
A SOJOURNFR
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For the Spectator
COpy-Ieste.
w. A. BURNETT, Clerk.

Mr.. EDITOR Where were all I'VE Local
Reporters" the night Of the Cantata at Angus
ia Female Seminary? | see only brief notice
of it-a very brief one in any of the Papers,
Surely such thing-so well gotten up and so
happily performed, should not be permitted to
pass into oblivion with such meagre notice and
the prime movers in it, who SO richly deserve
the greatest amount OF praise Tor their indetat-
igabIe exertions in getting it up, are not even
mentioned. [ know full well the amount Of
time they sacrificed and the interest they showed
to make it an unexceptionable performance
Great credit is due DR.. j. l.. Brown and his es-
Unable daughter Whose musical abilities are so
we'll known and appreciated in this community
who labored SO zealously and willingly for sew
eral weeks, to make it no ordinary affair, and
with the material they had to operate on-the
plant minds-quick perceptions and intelligence
of the young Ladies, it was undoubtedly bril-
liant affair To attempt description of the
Cantata [ am unqualified, but that the charac-
Teacher by Dr. Brown were personatcd to per-
lection is beyond all question. Their Solos were
capita!ly performed and elected great admira-
ton: indeed the Solos Of those who personated
Spring, Sunshine, Rainbow and Spray were
beautifully rendered and the choruses were truly
admirable But the most interesting feature Of
the performance was the singing of the Little
Ones who took the part of Dew Drops, among
whom noticed Mary Crawford, Emma Wills
and Others who sang like nightingales and act
ed their part to perfection.
Too much praise cannot be awarded to Miss
Brown for her unwearied exertions in training
the Pupils and it must, indeed, be gratifying to
her to see that her efforts have been crowned
with such complete success, and here let me say
that Dr. Brown who has lately cast his lot with
ue and who took 50 lively an interest In getting
up the Cantata is a gentleman well worthy the
confidence of the community.
AS hundreds were unable to witness this de-
lghtful exhibition-being unable to get into the
crowded School Room-I hope to see it re-
peated at future day, in a larger Room, or in
the Seminary Yard, and with Stage, better
adapted to represent Forest Scene, and large
enough to give freedom of action to the Per
formers, when hope, Mr.. Editor, you may have
the pleasure of witnessing it.
Till then adieu. A WITNESS.
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DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.

We are called upon this week, to chronicle one
of the most painful and distressing accidents that
has ever occurred in this community Mrs. Ann
Eliza Matheny, wife of Mr.. VIM. NJ Matheny,
of this place, was so badly burned on Christmas
night, as to cause her death on last Thursday,
about O'clock The circumstances connected
with this sad affair." are about as follows At a
late hour on the night Of the 18th ut, Mrs NJ.
was called upon to get up to attend to the wants
of sick child, and having succeeded in quoting
the child and putting it to sleep in its crib, she
laid down on lounge, near the fire, and, being
fatigued fell asleep. After being asleep for some
time, her clothes were set on fire, by means of a
spark, and by the time she awoke and succeeded,
by her screams, in arousing her husband, her
clothes were all in light blaze and were nearly
consumed Her husband ran to her relief, and,
with the aid of his brother who was sleeping in a
room in the upstairs of the house, succeeded in
extinguishing the fames-not, however, until she
was so badly burned as to render her recovery be-
yond the reach of the most skillful physicians.
She fingered until last Thursday, the 9th ultimo,
when the last messenger-death-put an end to
her sufferings. Mr. Matheny was also badly
burned, in his endeavors to save the life of the
companion of his bosom, and will be laid up for
several months and it is feared, will loose the use
of his left hand entirely. Mrs. NJ. was about A
years of age, and leaves three children and a
helpless husband to mourn their loss. They have
our most heartfelt cOndOence
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marriages.

On the evening of the 18th ult, at the residence
Of the brides father, by Rev. James T. johnson,
Mr. JAMES W. SHINN to Miss MAGGIE RUDD-
all of Alexandria.
AT Belle Isle, New Kent county, the residence
Of the brides father on the morning of the 18th
ult., By the Rev. G. FL. Read, D. d., Mr. TALBOT
B. COLEMAN, of Staunton, Virginia, to Miss MAR
CHA A. GORDON, of New Kent county.
Near Cleek' Mill, Bath county, Nov 22d, Mr..
DANIEL WooDsEL to Miss BETTE HoDeE, by
Rev. Leo Butt
At the same place. and by the same, December
9th, Mr.. REUBEN HODGE to Miss EMMA STE
PHENsoN-all of Bath county.
AT Mr.. Daniel Shaws, near Sherando, on the
9th ult, by Rev, w. Il. Strnger, Mr. GEO w.
BAILEY to Miss REBECCA B. SHAW
At the same time and place, by the same, Mr..
JESSE Il. BRIDGE to Miss ELIzABETH E. TREyY
AT the same time and place, by same, Mr.. JER-
EAIAH FALLS to Miss ELIZABETH LUNsFoRD
On Dec. 18th, at South River Augusta county,
Mr.. JOHN b. RICHARDS to Miss MARY E. TRUs-
LER, by Rev. w. r. Stringer
On Goth ult:, by the same, Mr. JOHN E. HAIR
RIs to Miss MARTHA j. WHITEsELL-all of Au-
gusta.
On the oath ult, by the same Mr.. ADAM PAN
NELL to Mrs. LUCY JANE SH0Mo-all of Angus
ia county.
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For the Spectator.
ROANOKE COLLEGE, Va

Dec. oath, 1866
Col. j. NJ McCUE:-Deor Sr-It is I'M
der extreme necessity and with some degree of
reluctance that have recourse to this method
of thus writing to my friends and philanthropic
acquaintance.
About a week ago, met with the misfortune
of having my artificial limb broken SO as to
be of no more service to me. Owing to the
heavy expenses of College and the enormous
expenditure under which must go in purchas-
ing necessary books, &C., cannot, in my present
pecuniary circumstances, procure myself anoth-
er leg, and continue my college course at the
same time
Rather than quit College under these circum-
stances, think humanity and propriety will
Justify me in soliciting contributions from patri-
otto men who passed safely through the war tor
the purpose of restoring substitute for said
deprivation. | have communicated with DIR.
Palmer, of Philadelphia, who says that he will
furnish me leg for $3.50 Then, my expenses
to go there will raise the total expense to about
1926 or $3.50 Now, by liberal donation from
all my friends to whom [ shall write, [ think
the sum can be raised. They would, | know,
if they could experience some of the inconve-
niences of using clutches, then be placed in their
present condition, contribute literally.
l leave it as an optional matter with you, and
if you can, without much inconvenience to your
self, enclose good donation for the said pur-
pose, it certainly will be highly appreciated
by the donee.
[ found lodging and entertainment at your
house last August when on my way to this In
stitution, but did not then have an idea that |
would be under the necessity of asking dona-
ton for this purpose.
Respectfully, yours &c,
j. E. KISER.
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MUSICAL,

e5EetlE 'aentioned last week, the pretty
Gar ltaaf thc Spring Holiday" produced at
TIC ugusta Fe 1ale Seminary, by the pupils Of
that dolrsbing Institute. A musical friend of
ours, who was resent, has told US that it was re-
al worthy more extended notice--and be-
ssnA4he frst H bition of the kind ever produced
y Stannten, B. came certainly feature. The
setFing up was nder the immediate superinten-
acnce OF DT III 'wn and his accomplished daugh-
1sr-Tthe iaff p wing devoted much time and at
sention to tue t lining of the young ladies, who
90 admirably 4 quilted themselves on the occa-
sou Brof. x niger presided at the piano-forte
fsssl MS usaal let. The chorusses were admira-
~ sustained, Id the ease and grace of the young
LADIES' while cupied on the rather contracted
stage, vas reIna rkable. Ample justice was done
70 the solos ano duets-and, it would be inYidious
Il particularizf where all were so excellent. 1t
= 70 be hoped nat the cavatina will be repeated
4essorne future period, and that more ample room
go asizse given lboth singers and audience.
ffsInce the 40 veswas written We have received
aedmmunicadon descriptive of the performance
by ore who was present. It will be found in this
issue signed "a Witness,
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yrysb CONSUMPVHyEg.

FEvO CONSUMPTHVES.-T Advertiser,
4 having been restored to health in few
weeks, by very simple remedy, after having
suffered several years with severe lung affection,
and that dread disease, Consumpton-is anxious
to make known to his felow-sufferers the means
of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used free of charge) with the direc-
tions for preparing and using the same, which
they will find sure care for Consumption. Asth-
ma, Bronchitis sc. The only object of the ad-
vertiser in sending the Prescription, is to benefit
the afflicted, and spread information which he
conceives to be invaluable; and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, as it will cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please adj
dress Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON.
Williamsburgh, Kings county, n. Y
oct 23-lyr
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MEMORANDA OF ADVERTISEMENTS

The following are references to advertisements
which appear in this paper for the first time. For
the advertisements themselves see advertising
columns.
The administrators of Gabriel Hite, decd will
sell, on Tuesday, the 18th inst, at his late resi-
dence near Jennings Gap all the valuable per-
sonal property of the deceased.
David Myers, admir-. of Jno H. Bats de-
ceased, requests persons having receipts fol
claims put into the hands of the decedent for col
lection to present them to him and take up theil
claims or executions. Persons indebted to the
deceased are requested to pay
II. P. Mason advertises a lost little terrier which
never wagged tail.
Peck & Cushing have formed co-partnershil
for the purpose of conducting General Auction
and Commission business. They occupy the store
room of Mrs. Bolen at the corner of Augusts
Street and Spring Alley. They will sell all kinds
of property, either in town or country. Both are
experienced and competent men in the auction
business
Baker Bros. advertise a full assortment of Gro
ceries and Staple Dry Goods. They invite the
special attention of merchants to their stock O
Goods. They sell by wholesale as we'll as retail
Fl. III. Peck issues warning to the consumers
of gas, and protests that he is not gassing but il
in dead earnest"
VIM. M. Poole advertises for 5000 lbs Of clear
cotton rags and 1000 bushels of shelled corn.
Mandelbaum, to keep up with the time,
Has nibbed his pen and pitched into rhyme.
The Thespians will give an entertainment or
Friday night next.
J. NJ Hardy, administrator of Jno. Beck
decd, will rent the Bar Room, lately occupied
by the deceased, and sell the decanters, glasses
liquors, &c, on tomorrow, at II o'clock. SEE
advertisement.
Charles w. Turner and w NJ. Chewing have
formed co-partnership for selling merchandise
at auction, on Main street, Staunton, two doors
West of Taylor, Catlett s. Co., and solicit con
signments of all kinds of merchandise. They
will have an auction sale of clothing on Wednes
day, the 9th inst, commencing at 10 o'clock A
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IMPORTANCE OF HAVING DAVIS
Z PAIN KILLER ALWAYS ON HAND.

W01de1tW1 Cure Of tie Rec. D. Z. Brayton,
Missionary IN hadia aoho a0as staaag By
Scorpion.
Extract from his letter, published in the Bap-
fist Missionary Magazine:
have been sun by 1o pgv out this
morning to my exercises, usual, at early dawn,
and having occasion to use an old box, on taking
off the cover put my baud on a Scorpion which
Immediately resented the insult by thrusting its
sting into the palm of my hand The instanta-
neous and severe pain which darted through the
system is quite Incredible; what an awfully vir-
ulent poison their sting must contain l FLEW
TO MY BOTTLE OF DAVIS PAIN KILLER, and
found it to be true to its name; after a moment
relief, saturated small piece ofsponge, bound
it on my hand, and went about my exercises, feel
ing no more particular Inconvenience.
dec4E1m
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FUREACE FOR THE JAIL.

The suggestion we made a short time since in
reference to having furnace put in the Jail, for
heating the rooms, was wisely and promptly acted
upon by the proper authorities, and the furnace
has been received and will be put up in a few
DAYS We observed in one of our exchanges that
some prisoners effected their escape from Jail in
one of the counties of this State by burning thro'
the floor just as was attempted here few weeks
since. All jails should be heated by furnaces.
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vsvHE CRESCENT NTONTHnY
A MAGAZINE OF
Literature, Science, Art and Society.
PROSPECTUS
of the Now Volume, beginning January 1, 1867.

of the Now Volume, beginning January l, 1867.
Tho Crescent Monthly has succeeded in win
ming for itself, even with the first volume, place
in popular estimation second to but one or two
American Magazines Its brilliant success is I'M
precedented in the history of periodical literature
publishers may be permitted to make this frank
statement of facts, and to say simply that while
the character and purpose of the Crescent will
remain unatered, effort will be spared to rem
der it more and moro capable Of answering the
high end for which it undertaken
Among its Contributors are
Hon. JOHN Forsyth, Hon. j. Q. G. Lamar,
Rev...B Craven, D. d., DR.. Bagby, (Mozzis Ad-
dums), John 81. Boner, Prot. Dmitry, Prof W.
s. Chase, Judge Alex. Walker, Judge VIM. M.
Semple, John R. Thompson, Esq, d. G. Jenkins,
ESQ.,, j. Quitman Moore, Esq, Colonel Paul II.
Hayne, James r. Randall, Henry Timrod, Jas.
Wood Davidson, Samuel D. Davies, Harry Lyn-
den Flash, John Esten Cooke, 'sBohemian,"
George H. Meek, Miss Augusta Evans, Fanny
Downing, Miss Clara V. Dargan, Miss Ellen A.
Moriarty, Mary Walsingham, Sarah j. G. Whit
tlesey.
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LECTURE ON MAPS.

On Monday night Of last week Capt. Jed.
Hotchkiss delivered an interesting lecture before
the Staunton Lyceum. His subject was, THE
Importance Of having correct maps Of all coun-
tries" The lecturer was perfectly at home upon
that subject as he has been engaged for some
taiiqfs3,irI making maps. AS We were not able to
attend the Lyceum on that occasion, we cannot
speak more particularly of the lecture.
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COaefectiO7ae7'Ses.
CANDIES, FRUITS. AND TOYS

Y l.. L. STEVENSON,
successor to Ker, Stevenson s Co., next door to
A. II. Bruce and opposite to Morris old stand,
on Beverly street, keeps constantly on hand a
full supply of Confectionery, Foreign Fruits,
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 solcits the patronage of the public
ted with this establishment, and will be pleased
to see his old friends
dec 4-3mos
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a UCTION SALE OF a FINE ESTATE

"a IN ROCKBRIDGE
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Rockbrdge county, pronounced on the 18th day
of September last, in a cause therein pending be-
tween James q. w. Youel's Executor Plaintiff
and James G.. W. Youers Devisees, Defendants,
/ shall proceed, the 10th dag of January aert
to sell at public auction on the premises that
valuable estate lying on Walker and Hays creeks
in said county, about three miles Northeast of tie
Rockbridge Baths adjoining the lands of Daniel
Brown, Joseph Walker and others, containing
about 700 ACRES being all of the land in said
county, of which the said James G. w. Youel
died seized, except his widows dover, which has
been assigned to her.
This is of the most valuable and productive
tracts of land in said county.
About 375 acres are in fine state of cultivation
About 80 acres in meadow and more can be made
The land is of fine quality and well adapted to
the production of grain and grass The improve
ments are good Frame Dwelling, with a good
barn and necessary outbuildings. There is also
a Saw Mill and comfortable log dwelling thereto
attached, on the premises
1t is seldom that such an estate is offered fOI
sale If desired the tract may be sold in separate
parcels.
TERAIs:-Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
costs of sae and for the residue credits of one
two, three, and four years, in equal payments
bearing interest from the day of sale, the purcha
ser executing therefor bonds with good security
and the legal title retained until the purchase
money is paid.
A plat will be exhibited on the day of SALE
The sale will be in gross and not by the acre. and
will commence at II, NJ.
Address the undersigned at Brownsburg, Rock
bridge county, Va A PATTERSON,
nov 27--tds Commissioner
Staunton Spectator and Richmond Wing pub
lish the above once a week till day of sale, and
Charlestown Free Press copy times and send
accounts to this Office Gazette a. Banner
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THE sTAUETON THEsPIANS

gave an entertainment IN the town hall on last
Saturday night, which was very well attended
sait poke well for the theatrical talent Of the
gepng gentlemen of this society. Considering
tht sAort time since the organization Of this
Society the performers did great credit to
tilenlselves. The Orchestra, which consists OF
abmt a dozen wind and stringed instruments, IN
ssyr-tt lead and management of Prof A. j. Tur-
aaeg. performed several pieces of very fine music,
IN the most skillful and creditable STYLE They
wsafgive another entertainment on next Friday
nigh