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CO-RN2't23erSHIp.

nj OTECE.-The partnership of Roberts, N ell
IN son & Co. was dissolved on the LIST day OF
May, 1867, by the sale of the interest OF St. f. T.
Roberts to the other partners. All persons IN
ldebted to the old firm are notified that a prompt
settlement is required.
The business will hereafter be conducted in the
name of Parkins. Nelson & Co., and the proprl-
iietors hope by diligent attention to business t.
merit the patronage of the public.
They have placed their whole establishment
under the Of an expers snfra
satisfaction in erery department, both in new and
5repair. work.
/ They manufacture the cheapest and best plows
jim the State of Virginia. They also manufacture
the unrivalled Planter Cooking Stoves at Baltl-
more prices
/ They have lately erected Corn and Plaster
1Mill and will endeavor to keep constantly OF
hand supply of Ground Plaster, :,
To suit the convenience Of purchasers they VII
stake, in exchange for their manufactures, Fro
4duce of all kinds at market prices.
j PARKINS, NELSON q co.
4 june lift
3 Rockingham Register copy
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Boots and Shoes.
flames PAGAN.
Boot and Shoe Manufacturer,
MAIN ST. STAUNTON,

keeps constantly on hand large stock of the
VERY best Leather and Shoe Findings, which he
lis prepared to make up in the neatest and most
substantial manner at the lowest prices for cash.
He will give special attention to the manuac-
1ture of Ladies BALMoRALs and POLISH Doors,
from the best French Kid and Boot Morocco, and
Twill spare no pains to keep up with all the latest
astyles, and guarantees to give entire satisfaction
Ito all who may bestow their patronage upon him
He will also put up MEMS WATERPROOF
Doors, CATERS, SHOES, &C., in all the various
istyles and in the very best and most substantial
2manner
He purchases his materials in large quantities
This Customers the best Boots and Shoes, at very
alow prices.
He guarantees to please both as to the price anc
sfnish of his work Give him q trial, at the ole
stand of Pagan & Simpson
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Lite2sut1krR.
CARD!-Not only financially. but I

81 A CARD!-Not only financially, but physi
IN cally wrecked by the war and long confne
SInent at Johnson's Island, shall be unable to Sc
ssscure the publication OF my book
q Prison Prose and Poetry Of the SoutA''-
.sunless can obtain in advance sufficient mum
sber of subscribers to induce Publishers to under
satake the same.
q 1t is under such circumstances that I have de-
stermined to appeal, not only to those who were
s3my fellow-prisoners at Johnsons Island but al
;awho were confined in other United States Pris
Cons, as well as all other persons who may feel al
81 interest III the publication of the work. to aid
Sby forwarding their own, and the names and ad
adresses with the number of copies desired to be
apad Tor on delivery Of as many of their friends
Jas they can obtain by the 10Th March, 1863
q l think the book will contain some 400 pages
octavo size, and the price will be in the neghbor-
1hood OF $500 per copy. Among the prison con
ddtributors are Maj. Gen. Trimble, of Baltimore
aaBrig. Gen. NJ. jeff Thompson now of New Or
a cans; Coils w. S. Hawkins, of Tenn; w. Nj
7fontaine, of Va, and b. Il. JONES' of West Va
Majors s. 7. Levy OF ga. j. B. Clarke, of
I Miss. and Geo. Mcknight, CASA Hartz) Of New
AFRICANS; and Captains Howard G. Wright, OF
Shnd Charles =. Mccarthy, of Texas, and John Z.
aDooley, and Thomas d. Houston, of Va.
j The work will also contain some gems from the
opens of Paul III. Hayne, Father A. j. Ryan, Mol
5na a. j. Requier, John Thompson Gilmor.
ASmms, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Fannie Downing.
I Mrs. Nj. j. Preston and other gifted Southern
5WrlterS
I The nature of the articles are Patriotic, Des-
acrptive, Humorous, Philosophical, Pathetic,
Sentimental, &c Competent critics have pro-
lnounced it the most interesting miscellaneous col
dection ever submitted to their inspection.
While there is not much as one word calcu-
dated to offend the most sensitive modesty, there
care hundreds Of lines THAT will dim with tears the
seye Of beauty, and awaken in the heart of gen
aune manhood the purest and noblest emotions
! AS the work chiefly of Southern Prisoners, it
lcommends itself especially to that class, while
Severy Southerner, who had a friend or relative
gin Prison. should have copy.
q Proprietors of newspapers will place an old
member of the Press uneier lasting obligations by
Il giving this Insertion. l am aware THAI
a Thank you" is poor pay, yet it is the best cur
Frenzy | can command at present. Should the
awork meet with that favor at the hands of the
apublic which anticipate, shall furnish more
substantial evidence of my gratitude to such a.
gmay have thus befriendcd me in my hour of need
Very Respectfully
B. Fl. JONES.
] LEwIsBURG, w. VA, Dec 18th, 1867
FORM FOR SU BSCRIBERS.
Each of the subscribers binds himself to take
zone copy Of ''Prisom Prose and Poetry of ths
5South,h by Col. B. II. Jones, of Lewsburg, W
ava, Author and Compiler. to be paid for on de-
Jlvery.
NAMES. ADDRESS.
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Marriage GUIDE.
7oung,s Great Physiological work

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Ivate Instructor for Married Persons, or those
about boz to Marry, both Male and Female, in ev-
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lor Prevention of Offspring including ali the new
aguage by VIM. You've, NJ. D. This is really 8
valuable and interesting work. 1t is written il
aplain language for the general reader, and is il
Illustrated with upwards of one hundred engra-
wings. All young married people, or those hose con
5nediment to married life should read this book
lit discioses secrets that every one should be ac
aquainted with. Still it IS book that must b
gtept locked up, and not lie about the house :,
7wifl be sent to any one on the RECEIPT OF FIT.
1Cents ADDRESS Dr. VI; ~ W,
No. 4l6 Spruce Street, above Fourth,
/ iulv9-ly Philadelphia.
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LOB PRESS FnR. SALE.

Having two new Job Presses, one half-med
UNI and the other an eighth medium we offer fol
sale a second hand quarter-medium Job Press
1t prints full foolscap size, and does excellen
work. Having two new presses, one larger and
the other smaller, we can dispense with the ont
of intermediate size, and will sell it for half wha
a new press of the same size would cost NJ
country newspaper Office should be without j OF
Press. and the one We have for sale can be bought
Gerry Lol0, as we have not room in our Office for al
our Presses-having five. Those in want ofsuch
a Press should address us Immediately.
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We have engaged regular Washington cor
respo. 7dent who will keep our readers posted il
referen,,e to all that may occur in the Capitol o.
the Unit ed States. We intend to spare neithe
pains nor expense to furnish our subscribers witt
a good paper. The better we are supported, thu
better the Spectator shall be. All the spare mon
ey we receive, we so invest as to be OF bench
not only to ourselves, but to the patrons OF oul
journal His Srst letter will be found elsewhere
in this issue.
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Latest Fashions For Ladies
A TTENTION, LADIES'!
: Eau and XYinfer MiIlinerY !!

MRS. 4. Z. HUDSON has on hand and i
constantly receiving large stock of Fall ant
Winter Millinery Goods Of the latest 'and mos
fashionable styles, which she is prepared to fur
snish TO her patrons on the most liberal and &C
accommodating terms
! Her stock consists of Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons
FLOWERS and everything in the millinery line, OF
sthe most exquisite and fashionable styles. Civ
cher call at her store-room, opposite Cowan
NOOK store up stairs oct22-tf
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Cash for Cram.
TrENTSON FARMERS =

"a We wish 10 Duy
FLOUR, RYE, WHEAT, CORN and OATS
for which we will pay the highest market prize
i'm Cash.
Farmers would do we'll to call on us before sci
ling their produce.
We keep on hand a la1 ge assortment of GRO
ICERIES, which we will sell low for Cash.
HOGE & MASON.
|Staunton, Sept ST
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Fertilizers 1!
r,REsH GROUND PLAsTEI

v IA
II have erected a mill on the Nursery grounds
If Tannehill Wheat, just outside the corporate
limits of Staunton for the purpose of grinding
plaster, and are now prepared to furnish pure
plaster, ground at our mill, at $500 per ton of
200 pounds. Or we will grind lump plaster at
he toao rate of $3.50 per ton. 1t being our object
lot to charge high price and grind only small
quantity, but by charging a loa0 price to keep the
mill in continuous operation.
When it is announcement for parties to furnish
bags, we will furnish barrels, charging cost for
tame. We will deliver the plaster at the r. r.
Depot, when desired, charging simply actual
cost of drayage.
We are compelled to pay cash for plaster and
will require cash on delivery, or will take in ex-
:hange, corn oats or -four, at the market price.
Persons at a distance, desiring ground plaster
can address US at Staunton, and will be notified
oy return mail at what time it will be ready,
hereby preventing disappointment.
A. BOWLING, JR., Sc CO.,
april 16-tf Staunton, Va.
on TONS PURE GROUND PLAS-
~ TER in Store and for sale low for Cash
apl6-tf HOGE s. MASON.
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THE HoLIDAYs.-The past week has been on
of great hilarity and enjoyment. The various
Sunday Schools in our place exhibited Christmas
Trees and distributed presents to the children
Old Santa Claus has paid his one thousand eigh
hundred and sixty seventh visit, and has filled
the stockings of the little ones with many sweet
and precious gifts. May they all live to receive
his nresents at his next annual visit.
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For the Spectator
LIUI IIIU DPGCJdIUT.I
Report of Meeting at Halls School-hous
the 2Sth Of December. 1857.


Whereas, the Congress of the United States
have required a Convention to be called in the
State Of Virginia for the purpose of framing a
Con. Nitution for the State,
Ana whereas, from the action which has been
taken by similar conventions which have been
held in 9th er Southern States there are good
grounds to a rprehend that the Virginia Con
yention now in session may recommend to the
people Constitl' tion which will bring the State
under the control IT the negro race;
And whereas, in t,e opinion Of this assoca
ton, such result wouid be most disastrous to
the best interest Of the State. by transferring
the political power of the ,Sfate to the most lg-
norant portion of its population. and ultimately
burthening the land and properly OF the people
with onerous taxation, imposed by those who
would own but small portion Of the property
of the State.
LIST. Be it, therefore, resolved, that in the
event of the adoption of such Constitution by
the Convention, we pledge ourselves to each
other, and to our fellow citizens generally, to
make every fair and honorable effort to defeat
the ratification of such Constitution by the peo-
pie; and to that end we will not only vote
against It's ratification ourselves but we will dill
gently exert ourselves to induce every voter in
our respective neighborhoods to attend the polls
and record their votes against it.
I'd. Resolved, that we will cherish the kind
est feelings towards the freedman, taking care
to explain to him how his best interest will be
promoted by cultivating friendly relationship
with the people with whom they live
3rd. Resolved, that our great aim should be
to escape negro supremacy in the State, and
that we will exert ourselves to the utmost ex
tent of our power and influence to save ourselve,
and our race from this calamity and disgrace
4th. We, the undersigned, do cordially en-
dorSe the above resolutions, in spirit and letter
unhesitatingly pledge ourselves to carry then
out practically at the ballot box
On notion the Chairman appointed leader
of tens whose duty it shall be to obtain signer
to the above.
The following gentlemen were then appoint
ed, to wit: j. s. Ellis, Esq, Capt. G. Hall
" L. Hunter, J. A. Fitch, B. F. Cochran
Alex. Coyner, G: Hartman, Capt c. G.. Miller
George Nibergall and David Rankin, Jr.
NJ r. COATTER Sec
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Spettatur
Local 81 News.

~ The circulation of the SPECTATOR
is about as great as the combined circula-
ton 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, 1867-12-31

THE CoNcERT.-Agreable to previous an
nouncement, concert was given by the musi
scholars of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind Insti
ton, under the management and direction o.
Prof. A. J. Turner We were unable to attend
but all who were present, so far as we have heard
an expression of opinion, concur in pronoun
cling it good concert The large chapel wa
crowded, and pieces were performed with re
, narkable precision and accuracy.
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We are waiting with exemplary patience fol-
he military authorities to take cognizance Of
he behavior of the incendaries among US
|dunnicutt said in Richmond to the negroes =
You have no property. The white race own.
houses and lands. Some of you are old and
feeble and cannot carry the musket, but car
Iipply the torch to the dwellings of your enc
MES" This sentiment was boisterously ap
|plauded.
Has notice been taken of this? Again, the
negroes on Taylors farm drove off the Govern
'nent officers Suppose the same number OF
white men had done it?
We pause for reply.
We do not touch these questions in vindi
|,ative temper. but in the interests Of public
Ipeace. -NoyoH Vrginian.
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MARRIAGES.


On the 18th of December, at the house of tht
sbrde's father, by Rev. j. J. Engle, Mr. RIcHARI
aMCALLIsTER to Miss MARTHA j. FIELDING.
At the residence of the brides father, near New
aHope by the Rev. j. j. Engle, Mr.. JOHN FIRE
3BAUGH to Miss MARY JANE SHUEY, both Of Au
sgusta.
On Thursday, the Doth inst. by the Rev Mar
atin CARRIER, Mr.. SAMUEL l.. WAMPLER and Mis-
MARY F. GRovE-both of Augusta.
On the same day, by the same, Mr.. LAYTON NJ
SAMPSON, and Miss SUSAN E. HUMPHREY-botl
sof Augusta.
On Wednesday, the 25th inst, by the same
aGEo. w. GoeHENoUR and Miss MARY NJ. HAw
3KINs-both of Augusta.
Rock. Register copy.
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MedicOZ.
CATARRH!!
nain and Noises in the Head
DIR. NOrtOn'S
NEW REMEDY FOR CATARRH,

81 DIR. NOrtOn'S
81 NEW REMEDY FOR CATARRH,
s. AND MODE OF TREATMENT
81 Astonishes and Delights all aclto use i'll
81 Itallays the most painful cases in single night
q 1t is the only one ever known to cure chronic
q IN asal, Hay Rose and the Periodic types of Ca
3tarrh in all their shades and varieties with uner-
.Sring certainty.
q 1t breaks up this terrible disease at its fountain
head. Removes all the wretched symptoms, such
Gas Pain in the Temples, offensive Discharges in
Sthe Throat, and from the Nasal Passages, Stop
pages of the Head Dizziness, Cold in the Head,
ASneezing, Depression of Spirits, Absent-minded-
Eness, Dimness of Vision, Sore Throat, hacking
Slough, and restores the sense of Taste and Smell
81 1t literally extinguishes this loathsome malady
SIN all Its forms forever and cures the most hope
q What our Patients say:
From those cured and under treatment.
=. A Lady OF Philadelphia writes "My Catarrh
Wls cured. Its cure is something / never expected
Gas have had the disease over 20 wears. and in.
sdeed can truly say, that owe my thanks tel
AGod and you, Mr.. Norton. I shall never forget
%you.'
Gentleman of Greenwood, s. c., writes: I'll
Gam entirely cured of that horrible disease Ca
s5tarrh. used your Catarrh Remedies from 9Th
aof August to the 4th of December. have beenI
#rescued from the very jaws of Consumption
ssThree sets of your Remedies cured me- Allow
Il me to tender you my heartfelt thanks for your
akind advice and skill in my treatment"
4 This case was one of Is years standing.
Gentleman of Wheeling, Va, writes: 'Mys
aCatarrh is entirely cured by the use of your Rem
sedles. My case was of about IL years standing
An old Gentleman Of Bucksport, Me-, writes II
Your Catarrh Remedies have so far abated the /
violence of my disease, that have nearly re-
igalned my taste and SMELL" s
send sGta n + for Or psMmPhlet to
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Sold by Druggists iune25-1y s
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WE are pleased to be able to inform the trav
cling public, that Trotter's 6 Co. will establish
shortly between Staunton and Harrisonburg, two
changes of horses, ard make corresponding
advantageous arrangement, for the lovers of fas
travel, through the Valley to Winchester. Thl
revolution in staging in the Valley gives promis'
of increased travel through this section, for Trot
fer is determined to beat Rail Road time if it b,
in the power of horse flesh.
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Who WAS SANTA CLAUS santa Claus wa
me of the oldest ideas of the Celtic West IL
Pagan times as he was of the Pagan East be-
|fore. In Christian times he was still regarded
with religious reverence, sitting, as he had sa
or ages in Egypt and elsewhere, in the arms OF
his mother. Santa Claus was, in fact, the child
Jesus in the middle ages and throughout that
period the festive creed of Germany and al
'eltic Europe was that he visited all family
dwellings, Of good Christians on the eve of his
anniversary, and brought with him gifts and
blessings for the children. This beautiful
many, though Santa Claus does not seem to be
specially connected with it by name The truth
IF this original belief is plainly enough indicat-
ID by the word Claus" which, in the Gothic
)r Ancient German, means "Child" and Son
Santa Claus formerly meant the Holy Child
Ne,o York Times.
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4 A DIABoLICAL MURDER, BY A BLACK
5FIEND, IN SOUTHAMPTON CoUNTY.-A most
Sdlabollcal attempt at murder and successful
srobbery was perpetrated in Southampton, on
sounday night last, by a brutal negro, CD the
aperson OF one of the clerks in Mr.. Pretlow' S
3store
j We get our information from the passengers
sby last nights train on the Norfolk and Peters
sburg railroad, from which it appears that on
Sounday night negro by the name of Henry
civilians went to Mr.. Pretlow' S store and arous
Jed the clerk, who was asleep On being admit
ded he stated that he wanted some camphor for
Ibis wife, who was sick. The clerk, unsuspcious
ut anything being wrong put up the camphor,
4 and the negro handed him a one dollar bill /
sthe clerk, going to the cash drawer for change,
WAS In a bending position, when Williams drew
IA pistol and shot him, the ball taking effect in
1.-THE neck. The object of the negro was robbery
Is he Immediately took possession Of the money
lrawer, and carried off bag of money contain
Ing about eighty dollars in gold, silver. and
currency. with which he made off,
The physician attending the wounded young
imam pronounces the wound to be fatal.
We understand that the negro Williams madej
Iais appearance early yesterday morning at theI
store of Mr.. S. I'll. Marshall, at Ivor depot, i'll
is thought to carry out his murderous schemel
here also, but finding two young men present.
here, he was frustrated
We are glad to be enabled to state that thisEE
Villain was arrested yesterday and lodged in Jail
On his person was found all the money with thes
Exception Of about five dollars -Nor5oH Days
Book.
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FoRNEY's Chronicle seems to think it little
remarkable that twelve negroes should have
been accidentally shot in Memphis on Christ
mas day Forney's wit, however, loses its favor
when it is remembered that there were several
whites among the dozen persons thus shot
Dispatch.
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/ II TIE STORE OF MIR. COWAN

"a orders will be taken for the well-known
Common Sense Family Sewing Machine,
or the benefit of the Ladies' Memorial Associa-
ion. This machine is cheap and durable, and
las given entire satisfaction wherever used.
Price $40, and warranted for three years. Ma
thine shown and references given.
Agents in the country are wanted who will sell
t for the same purpose, to whom the profits OF
Every third machine will be given.
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Wugom and Carriage Maz;jaag.
EVERY BAY BRINGS Something

III new have this day opened a Wagos
MAKING Shop, at the old stand of John Gregory
sin Galowstown, / will do all kinds OF work II
INV line. in workmanlike manner, and at the
Shortest notice l will require Cash or Country
SProduce when the work is taken away.
TdeclO-3m JAMES JOHNSON.
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TUbuccO.
Guperi0r Louisa Tobacco,

@ uperiOr Louisa Tobacco,
1 Pride of Louisa brand,
! Champion Twists :.
Maiden's Blush, I"
Apricot 4"
Five Pound 6
The attention of Dealers and Country Merchants
is specially called to these fine Tobaccos for sale
sat Manufacturers Prices.
H. KER & BRO,
9dec24-tf Burwell Building
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Deaths.

On December Dist, after long and protracte
affliction, MATTE, daughter of W. G. and j. Z
Willard, of this place-aged IA years, months
and IA days.
Would we to sin and pain,
Call back her soul again?
We are around her heart the chain
Severed in dying.
No, dearest Jesus, no!
To Thee, her Savior,
Let her free spirit go,
RansOmed forever.
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Look out for Wright he will be around to.
morrow wednesday,, to see his many dear
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TIN and CoppereCGre !

'CTELLS STILLS !--Stills, Copper Ket-
y ties, Cooking Stoves, Tinware, Gutterin2
and Spouting made of the best material and by
TIE best workmen. Repairing done promptly.
july 80. B. +. POINTS.
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ATOTICE!-A General Meeting of the Stock
IN holders of the First National Bank OF
Stanton will be held at their Banking House,
in the town of Staunton, on the third Monday
in January, 1868. r,o,
NJ HARVEY EFFINGER,
'dec1O-1m Cashier.
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SeaUing Machines +!

VXTILLCOX & GIBBS
w Sewing Machines.
ats seam is stronger and less liable to rip in
Use or wear, than the Lock Stitch. "-Judges' Re
port at the Grand Trial.
Call and get the Report and Samples of
Work containing both kinds of stitches on the
anne piece of goods.
Machines on exhibition and for sale by
WOODS & GILKESON,
Sole Agents for Augusta county.
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A PUzzLE.-I sent my servant to market will
god to buy 20 fowls; he did so; and bought pig
cons at 4d, larks at Id. and sparrows at Id re
quired how many he purchased of each sort?