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A Law suit to recover pay for two chickens
---"Brick Pomeroy' defendant.

Monday afternoon there came off before Police
Judge Hubbard, in this city, another law suit,
the particulars of which are as follows: Rein
hardt Hendricks, on the 18th of September,
brought suit against Brick Pomeroy to re-
cover pay for two roosters shot by the defend
ant with revolver, the chickens belonging to
the plaintiff, to the value of fifty cents EACH This
morning the suit came off, ex- Mayor Hon. James
l. Lyndes being the counsel for the prosecution,
the defendant appearing in his own defence.
The courtroom was crowded. for the idea of
trying an editor tor stealing or shooting chickens
was novelty. The plaintiff brought in his bill,
swOre to Its correctness, testified that he owned
the chickens, that they were raised by hen
belonging to him, that he saw the defendant
shoot them, that he had repeatedly asked the
defendant to settle for them, and, failing to get
pay or satisfaction, he was compelled to bring
suit, and asked judgment for 81 and costs
The defendant admitted shooting the chickens,
and proved by four reliable witnesses the fol-
lowing facts
In April 1866, the defendant owned fast
running trick mare, Kitty, which animal was
kept in stable hired by him, and cared of by
one of his employees Through little hole in
the barn or stable, the plaintiff hens would fly
in and eat oats intended for the mare Kitty,
and, on approach of any one, would fly out In
an old barrel in the stable, one Of the hens, a
black one, make her nest laid thirteen eggs
therein, and proceeded to raise family When
the hen got ready to set, then defendant instruct
ed the boy who took care of his mare to 90 down
town, purchase thirteen eggs off. W. Robinson
& Co., grocers and put them in the nest first
removing the other eggs. The boy did so, as
was proved. He then personally drove the hen
out Of the stable dozen times or more, tried
to make herleave, and she wouldnot but proceed
ed to incubate his eggs, duly bought and paid
for, without his consent, leave or license, after
repeated efforts On his part and by his agents
to have her vacate his premises. And further,
when the hen had hatched the eggs she ran away
with her chickens, eleven in number, two eggs
not producing chickens. To her services he
brought an offset, the use of stable and board
in the shape of oats he charged her with two
eggs she spoiled, and demanded Judgment for
the balance of the flock, nine in number, at fifty
cents EACH And besides he proved that the
chickens did not belong to that hen, as she was
black, while the chickens we're red or speckled.
Hendricks has sued all his neighbors, for some
little trihing matter half dozen times each
during the past two years. After patient hear
ing, the Judge decided that there was no cause
of action, and that the defendant was entitled
to the other nine chickens, and the plaintiff
must pay the cost of the suit, amounting to
$17313.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18
Our friends, after death.

A father once related to his children the fol-
lowing story The governor of an island was
once called to appear before his king to give an
account OF his stewardship. Those friends in
whom he most confded, parted with him at his
house; others went with him to the ship, while
many in whom he had placed but little trust,
and whom he scarcely recognized as friends,
much to his SURPRISE escorted him on his journey,
went with him to the kings throne, there spoke
for him, and secured him the favor of the king.
80 man, continued the father, ''has on
earth three kinds offriends, whom he only learns
to know Alright when he is called to leave this
world and render his account to God The first
OF these-gold and lands-remains behind the
second.ofriends and relatives-go only to the
verge OF the grave: the third-his good deeds
land, and are with Christ his advocate before
the throne and purchase for him favor and
pardon. How foolish is man to prize so little
here what will constitute his wealth hereafter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
General Lees Opinion of its Practicabiiity
and Importance. III
Letter From the Hon. John B. Bald
win.
LEXINGTON, VA, May 20, 1867.

| LEXINGTON, VA. May ~, 1901.
My DEAR SIR-The documents relating to
the Covington and Ohio railroad which you
had the kindness to send me, give the pleasing
assurance, as far as [ have been able to exam
inc them, of the practicability Of completing
that great work. The cautious estimate of Mr..
Whitcomb, superintendent of the Virginia Cen
trail Railroad, gives the cost Of finishing the
road to the point Of steamboat navigation on
the Kanawha at S., 700, ,00O-and he shows
very satisfactorily from the steady increase of
receipts which has attended every extension of
the road that the company can undertake the
work, and pay out of its net revenues the in
terest on the amount required for each addi-
,tional stage of the road besides the interest on
rs present debt When the road shall reach
the point of communication with the steamers
from the Ohio, there will be such a large and
increasing business, that think there can be
no doubt that its completion will be ensured to
any point desired and with maximum grade
of less than 80 feet per mile, what mountains
OF merchandise can be transported from the
western rivers to the waters Of the Atlantic J
Taking Cincinnati as the centre of this trade,
the transportation by this route will not only
be shorter in miles as stated in the reports than
the more Northern routes, but will be the
easiest, and will meet with the least Interrupt
ton in winter, and the freight over the road
can at all times be landed at points accessible
to ocean steamers When these facts are
known, there will be, | hope, no difficulty in
procuring the requisite funds, as capitalists can
feel assured Of the payment Of their interest and
principal.
Wishing every success to the road,
am, with great respect
g Your obedient servant,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18
From Mexico.

| New ORLEANS, June 1O.-We have date!
| from Mexico of the End instant.
Miramon was still dangerously i'll from his
| wounds.
Mendez was executed on the 10th ult by or
der of Escobedo, and Campos was shot few
hours after his legs had been amputated by the
surgeon.
Macmillan gave up his sword in person tc
Escobedo, saying: II surrender to you my
which tomorrow sun would have seen yours
in my hands - ii
Escobedo had ordered court-martial to as
semble on the 10Th for the trial of the Empe-
ror Maximilian. Macmillan had sent through
Diaz telegram to the Prussian Minister at
Mexico to get Mariana, Riva, Publico, and Lii
centiate Martezzi de la Tore to defend him.
The official list of officers made prisoners are
Emperor Ferdinand Macmillan, Generals Mi
guel Miramon, Thomas Mejia, Servo del Cas-
tello, Francisco G. Cassandia, Jose de Nemara,
hLoyado Felicians, Jose Maria Mayona, Mariana
Refs, PANTHEON Moret Mariana Monteira, Jesu
Maria Calvo, Pedro Voldez, Manuel Escobedo,
and Silrio Ramirez total, IA. There were,
also, Of colonies, IS; lieutenant-colonels, Is /;
captains and brevet lieutenant colonies, Is +;
majors, 36; captains, ia lieutenants, 116
second lieutenants, l0S-total, 447.
The following is Maximilian's proclamation
to his troops:
''CoUNTRYMEN After the valor and pa
triotism of the Republican forces have destroy
ed my sceptre in this place, the tenacious de-
fence Of which was indispensable to save the
honor Of my cause and of my race; after the
bloody siege in which the Imperial and Repub-
lican soldiers have competed in abnegation and
boldness, | will explain myself Countrymen,
l came to Mexico, not only animated with the
best of faith in insuring the felicity of all and
each Of U.s. but called and protected by the EN-
peror of France, Napoleon I'LL He, to the rid
icule of France, abandoned me, cowardy and
infamousy, by demand of the United States,
after having Uselessiy spent forces and treasure,
and shed the blood of her sons and your own
When the news of my fall and death reaches
Europe, all the monarchs of Charlemagne' S
country will demand of the Napoleon dynasty
an account Of my blood-of the German, Bel
gian and French blood she'd in Mexico. There
will not be the end. Soon, before the whole
world, Napoleon III will be covered with
shame from head to foot. To-day he has al
ready seen his Majesty the Emperor of Aus
tria, my august brother, praying for my life to
the United States and myself prisoner of
war in the hands of the Republican Govern
ment, with my crown and my head low and in
pieces.
"Countrymen! here are my last words. [
desire that my blood may regenerate Mexico
and serve as a warning to all the ambitious and
ncautiOus, and that you will act with truthful
ness and prudence and ennoble with your vir-
tues the political cause of the flag you sustain.
'May Providence save you and make you
worthy of myself
"lSigned. MAMMALIAN. :" '
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18
CIGARS. SNUFFS.
Pipes, Stationery, Notions, &c.
- SPRING TRADE.
SPRING TRADE.
ARMENTROUT8 g. SON,

ARMENTROUT 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
i 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; Poek;
ct and Dressing Combs-new style: splendid
stock of Pocket Knives, Pocket Ink Stands,
Match Boxes-new styles Pocket Books-some-
thing new; Blank Books, and Diaries for 1867 !;
Backing and Backing Brushes; Tobacco Bags
and great many other useful Notions Macca-
boy, Rappee and Scotch Snuffs; Levi Garret
& 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 osoa Manufacture, and
all a0arraqted as represented; none but the best
TObaccOs used
Va, 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. Ifno able to come
send orders which will receive prompt attention
and with every advantage which they would have
were the parties present IL parson
mar 12-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18
The Poor.
vVyO the FARMERS of the VALLEY

1.-The undersigned appeals in behalf of the
starving people of South Carolina-his native
State-to the farmers and all other persons hav-
ing corn for sale in the Valley and the adjacent
country, to sell and deliver to him their surplus
corn at the earliest practica6lemoment. It is i'm
peritively necessary that corn should be gotten
to these people at once in order that they may be
saved from actual starUation, they failed al
most entirely in corn crop themselves and sup
plies from other sources are cut off by the almost
unprecedented condfaon of the country roads and
the interruption of Railroad communication by
the washing away of bridges, &c.
This appeal is not for contributions: propose
to pay the market price in cash upon the deliv-
cry of the corn, and will hope that humane
people will not horde up the necessaries of life
from their furnishing countrymen Much gooc
bushels by each farmer, if he cannot deliver more
ap2-VSV copy If w. NJ. POOLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18
Truth.

Truth is an eternal element. 1t is an essence !:
ne must press it to his soul it must be spiritual
life, and rule all his thought and actions. Truth
must ever be with him. Only in this way can
he be natural. Only so can he resemble the
Redeemer. To be unlike God is to be unnatural.
lis true, opposites exist. Light has its shade,
cold is opposite to heat hate is antagonistic to
love. Truth is opposed to error But with one
path, one genuine course remains for him to
follow. 1t is the path of right, of truth, of
justice, of love, and of unswerving fidelity to
God. Only so can the soul live out its noblest
attributes, and harmonize with the purposes of
the Creator. Moral purity can alone qualify us
for the mission.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18
Tobacco, Saaatf and Cigars.

ID M. GUY, EsH
El. Successor to c. T. Cochran e. Co.,
has just returned from market with a very supe-
rior lot of CHEWING g. SMOKING TOBACCO
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 a call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18
.to5y ,e1 ss.a&, ,4s@soh'N
NUMBER III.
A Lost Chord.
BY ADELAIDE A. PROCTOR

BY ADELAIDE A. PROCTOR
Seated one day at the organ,
l was weary and i'll at ease,
And my fingers wandered idly,
Over the noisy keys.
L do not know what was playing,
Or what / was dreaming then;
And struck one chord of music,
Like the sound of great Amen.
1t flooded the crimson twilight,
Like the close of an angels psalm,
And it lay on my fevered spirit
With touch of infinite calm
1t quieted pain and sorrow,
Like love overcoming strife;
1t seemed the harmonious echo
From our discordant life.
1t linked all perplexed meanings
Into one perfect peace; q. q
And trembled away into silence
AS if it were loath to cease
have sought, but seek it vainly.
That one lost chord divine.
That came from the soul of the organ.
And entered into mine.
1t may be that deaths bright angel
Will speak in that chord again;
1t may be that only in Heaven
L shall hear that grand Amen. ~ -r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18
InterestinC Incident

The other day, in a union prayer-meeting at
Chicago, a stranger arose and said that some
three years ago an infdel and his family moved
'trom one of the Eastern States to the West. and
settled In a small town in Iowa, few miles
from the Mississippi River. Sabbath desecra-
ton, profanity and RIGHTEOUSNESS were so awful
ly prevalent that about one year ago the infidel
and some OF his neighbors became alarmed at
the condition OF society and commenced the
inquiry: What shall we do to secure our chill
dren from the dreadful influence of the place?
They came together in council, and among other
means which were proposed to interest the young
and draw their minds from the evil around
them, was that of Sabbath school. and to the
great astonishment of the infdel, he was chosen
the Superintendent of the school, He was no
Christian, he said his father was a leading inf
del, and he had imbibed the same infdel notions.
but he felt that some means should be used to
check the fearful tide of sin in the place: and,
as he had committed himself to do any thing
which should be necessary for a reform, he would
not decline any post that might be asked of him,
and he would do the best he could. The school
was organized with an infidel Superintendent.
From fifteen In number it had increased to two
hundred, Its present attendance A deep re-
hglous feeling had been awakened In the school.
and some Of the children had learned to pray'
and were fervently praying for the school and
its Superintendent. The eyes of the stranger
filled with tears as he said, That Superintendent
stands before you -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18

Calamities are no just reflection upon the
wisdom and goodness of Almighty God for as
He appoints the rod in His mercy, so does He
likewise furnish his servants with mighty con-
solations and supports, suitable to their circum-
stances. And they who submit to the cross as
becomes them, reap large and glorious fruits by
sowing in tears. III
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18
AUCTION Dc Commission Houses.
GENERAL AUCTION

COMMISSION BUSINESS
The undersigned, under the firm and style OF
PECK 6G 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 epur-
pose Of conducting
General AUCTION and Commission Business,
solicit consignments of ali 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. ID. PECK,
jan 1st, 1867. Il. M. GUSHING.
Vindicator copy
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Fire and Life Insurance.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

Y Books and Subscriptions to the Capitol Stock
OF this Company now open at the Banking
House of w. H. Tams & 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 TenaaDerdtaUe Investment of money now Of
fering BY Order ofthe
Jan 9-tf COMMISSIONERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18

of his way to avoid meeting a poor acouaint-
ance, it is sign that he has nothing but wealth
to recommend him -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18
Fresh Garden Seeds.

ENRESH GARDEN SEEDS 4G ONION
Il SETS, just received and for sale at
DIR, EICHELBERGER'S
mar 19-tf Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18
Poetry.
For the Spectator.
Register.
BY CHIPS.

Enrol your name upon the scroll
Where freemen's names should be;
The world will know you have soul
That struggles to be free.
BY this you join a patriot band,
Whose voice will be heard,
Whose iron forms will firmly stand,
Whose lips will pass the word
That falters on the traitor tongue,
Who humbly bends the knee
The word that mid the conflict rung
On Bunker-Liberty!
Would ye invite the tyrants yoke,
The whips and chains and fetters
That every free opinion choak,
And make serfs own their betters?
Would you entail upon the State
Disgrace despair, contention?
Blot the fair record of her fate,
And vote for Convention?
Would you invite your children's curse,
While gazing on your graves;
Cramp all their energies-nay, worse,
Make them band of slaves?
Vote them Constitution, framed
By Hatred's bloody hand;
Let now honor name be shamed,
And strangers own the land. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18

We need mercy at the hand of God; but we
shall not obtain it unless we show pity to our
fellow men, for with the merciful God will show
Himself merciful. -'' 'N'"
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mg- -Address-"staunton Spectator" Staunton,
Augusta County, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18

Hear this Treasures obtained by hand
ana 1alsehood conduct their owner down to ner-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18

HF 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, 1867-06-18
Moral and Religious.
When will you be ready?

Every Minister of Christ must have been often
saddened by the tendency of men to postpone
present duty. Proerastination characterizes all
classes, more or less strongly, in whatever per-
talns to their immortal interests. Some, because
they are not fit; some, because they imagine
that circumstances hereafter will be more favor
able, and all because they are not now ready,
are allowing day after day and year after year
OF their precious and ever r-shortening season of
PROBATION to pass away unimproved Multitudes
OF this class readily confess their obligations to
discharge this or that duty, but they are not
ready. to discharge it. Death is constantly
thinning out their ranks; and death-beds, full
OF bitter unavalhng regrets, often warn them.
But still they do not deliberately and serionslv
set themselves to do what they know they ought
to do without delay. When aciU they be readv9
Here is man who has for years hesitated to
take decided and consistent stand as Chris
tan professor. The vows of God are upon him.
He assumed them voluntarily. He knows that
ne cannot shake them off. He is not a trifer;
there Is nothing IN his external character that
gives decided lie to his profession; he is reg
ularly IN his place IN the sanctuary, perhaps also
In the room OF conference and prayer. But he
has never attempted deliberately and in humble
reliance ON God to take an open and active part
In the discharge of known and obvious Christian
duty. Ask him why he has not done this. and
his lnvanable reply isl do not feel rea3y to
do it.. All, yes, my dear friend, I understand
you, but will you answer this question,-When
will you be ready?
Not far distant from me is an inquirer after
salvation, His mind has for years been tenderly
impressed, and tears of solicitude often steal
unlimited, down his thoughtful face. Again
and again has he been urged to go to Christ at
once. He always wishes he was ''ready'' to 90,
but has not yet been ready Ifthis article should
meet his eye, will he ponder this question:
When will you be ready?
Yonder is man who says he has never felt
any special anxiety upon religious subjects. He
peheVeS In the reality and necessity of religion,
knows he must possess it or perish, and means
to seek it before he dies, but he is not ''reaoy'
now.
That he is not ready now is, alas, too evident;
but, If had his private ear, l would like to
propose for his consideration that important
question when will you by ready:
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Professional Directory.

A B. ARTHUR, D. D. S., office one door
N. from corner of Beverly and New streets,
STAUNToN, VA.
Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold, -
Silver, Platina, and Vulcanite The As4ssss>,
greatest improvement yet introduced SSff an
into Dental Science is conceded to be SSA1l1
the Vulcanite process it being four times lighter
than gold, and much cheaper, embracing superi-
or cleanliness, nicer adaptation, and many other
advantages. All the various operations of Den
tai Surgery performed with strict reference to
permanency March 20-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-18

WoMAN.-A woman! Twas a divine breath
that brought forth thy smile, lighted up thy
features and put upon tby Ups the balm that
WHITES, and the poison that kills.
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