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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
For the Spectator.
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Highland Winter Scenery. -

1t was on cold day in the latter part of De-
| cember, that | set out in company with some
| young friends to pass few days with an ac-
| quaintance who resided in the country. At
| first, the GOODNESS of the weather led me to
| think that my journey would be very disagree
able, but the cheerful conversation of my
friends, and the beautiful and variegated win
ter scenery soon dispelled my thoughts Of cold.
The beauties of winter were displayed on every
side And is not winter beautiful? the lofty
mountains clad in their snow-white robes, with
the green frlnges of pine, the frozen rivers gilt
tering in the rays of a winters sunshine, and
the fall of the feathery snew-fakes, are true
beauties to the lover of Nature. IA
The close of the year was near at hand, and
all nature was clothed peculiarly in anticipation
Of so sad an event. A pail of snow lay silently,
while here and there solitary pine reared it,
head, memento of the cherished "Past )"
mountain height, playing those wild, plaintive
melodies that come to US so often In the dark
days of winter, and fill our souls with unuttera
| bic longings for we know not what, something
purer and holier than is to be found on earth.
| A short ride brought us to the top of the noun
tain, which we had been ascending when oh /!
| the beauties that burst on my sight! far away
to the south stretched long line Of blue clouds,
| as calm and as peaceful as on Summer S day /;
Wnlle TO the west a magnlncent pyramid OF
golden clouds lit up by the last rays Of the set
| ting sun brought to my mind the words of the
Psalmist: Heaven is my throne" | cast my
eyes to the earth far as the eye could reach a
line Of tall, dark mountains formed frowning
back ground for ridges of gracefully undulating
hills snow covered plains Ito which the red
dish shrubbery that covered them offered a
beautiful contrast, and dark and gloomy forest
aisles from which sad and solemn voice seemed
| to say; as the end of the year draweth nigh,
SO also will come the end of life, the snowy pail
Of age will obscure whatever may have been
beautiful or attractive in youth and only few
OF all the bright, the sunny memories of the
Past will remain to enliven the dreary win
| ter of old age. @r9 rJr9p o~r. q n
Youth is the spring time of life,'' in it we
| lay up stores for the coming winter. Shall it
be ours to say through the endless years of eter
nity,- 'the harvest is past, the summer is endel
and am not saved; y or shall we say, while
angels round US stand, waiting to convey our
spirits to their Everlasting Home" Il have
| kept the faith, have finished my course, and
henceforth there is laid up for me a crown OF
life" LUCIE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
Te2'u CHEAP Store 4!
HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO AL

HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO ALL
LII The cheapest place in Staunton to buy Salt
and Cotton Yarn. Also, anotherlarge lot Of lead
and wheel Harness, full sets, very cheap. The
subscriber will sell either for cash or exchange
for any kind of Grain, Seed or Flour. Call early
and secure bargains; will sell anything asmall
advance on prime cost. Come one, come all. and
see if this is true
Highest cash prices paid for Flour, Grain and
Seed.
Remember not to sell or buy before you call at
RICHARDSON'S,
at j. W. s. Taylors old stand, Main ST.,
mar5 opposite First National Bank.
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ID. Dc ID. ec b. Institution.

NOTICE-HOURS FOR VISITORS
IN Hereafter persons desiring to visit the In
stituton for the Deaf and Dumb, and the Blind,
will please call between the hours of II, A. NJ,
and Il, P. NJ, when the Steward or some other
officer will be in attendance.
Visiting at all other hours seriously Interrupts
the schools
By order of the Board
j. C. COVELL,
mar l9-3mo Principal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
Vines, Liquors, Groceries, &c.
uyHE AUGUSTA SALOON,

RELY s. BRO, ..............Proprietors,
Corner New Street, and G. 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, Fin 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.
Va In few days first-class Oyster Saloon
will be opened in connection with this establish
ment We solicit call from our friends and the
public
oct30-tf j. E. RELY Sc DPO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

Who MADE ALL THAr-It is related that
when Napoleon Bonaparte was returning to
of officers one evening entered into a discussion
concerning the existence of Cod They were
on the deck of the vessel that bore them over
the Mediterranean Sea. Thoroughly imbued
with the infdel and atheistic spirit of the times
they were unanimous in the denial of this truth.
It was at length proposed to ask the opinion
of Napoleon on the subject, who was standing
alone, wrapped in silent thought On hearing
the question, Is there God? he raised his
hand, and pointing to the starry armament,
simply responded, Gentlemen, who made all
that?'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
"Them's En-"

We often hear of remarkable cases of absence
of mind. Here is one equal to anything We
have seen lately. The man was doubtless
very interesting head of the family:
II say, cap n" said a little keen eyed man
as he landed from steamboat Potomac at Match
ez. Il say, cap n, this here amt ALL -
That's all the baggage you brought on the
boat, sir, replied the captain :
'Well, see now, grant it's all O K accor
ding to list-four boxes, three chests, two ban
boxes, portmanty, two hams--one part cut
three ropes of inyons and tea kettle; but you
see, cap'n, am dubersom fear there must
be something short. Though [ We counted en-
nine times, and never took my eyes off EN-
while on board, there's something not RICH,
somehow"
well, stranger, the time is up; there is all
out Of the cabin and we are off.
''Them's EN-, darn it; them's EN- know
I'd forgot something"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

HOLD ON, BoYs.-Hold on to your tongue
when you are just ready to swear, lie, or speak
harshly, or use any improper word.
Hold on to your hand when you are about tc
strike, steal or do any improper act 3
Hold on to your foot when you are on the
point of kicking, running away from study, OF
pursuing the path of error, shame or crime.
Hold on to your temper when you are angry,
excited, or imposed upon, Or others are angry
about you.
Hold On to your heart when evil persons seek
yourcompany, and invite you to join their games
mirth or revelry.
Hold on to your name at all times, for it is
more valuable to you than gold, high places OF
fashionable attire.
Hold on to the truth, for it will serve we'll
and do you good throughout eternity.
Hold on to your virtue-it is above all price
to you In all times and places.
Hold to your good character, for it is, and al
ways will be, your best wealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The following description of Highland Win
ter Scenery was written by a school girl Of
that romantic and interesting county. Our
readers will perceive that it exhibits on the part
Of its youthful authoress the possession of the
spirit of poetry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
PLAN OF DRAWING.

Duplicate numbers from to 1900 are placed
in a wheel; the LIST number (when drawn out),
draws the highest or first gift; the I'd number
(when drawn OUT the next highest, or second
gift, &C., until the whole number is drawn
The distribution will take place after the Con-
cert, where 6,OOO persons can witness it.. A COM
mittee will be chosen from the audience to take
charge of the same.
All agents and purchasers will be supplied with
a correct list of the awards as soon as published
| HOW TO OBTAIN TICKETS.
| Tickets will be supplied to all Booksellers, Mu-
| sic Dealers Druggists, SC, where they can be
obtained at 81 each in quantities at club rates.
Circulars, containing full instructions and terms
to agents, will be mailed upon receipt of stamp
for return postage.
Orders may be sent to us, nclosing the money
from 81 to S25 In registered letter. stamp en-
closed, at our risk. Larger amounts by Post-of-
flee ORDER draft or express, at the following club
rates:
tickets to one address ......... "a 80
10 tickets to one address. 900
20 tickets to address IS 90
so tickets to one address A 90
The names Ofthe agents will be published from
the central office.
Tickets will be supplied to agents at Is per cent
discount
Under, and in pursuance of the provisions of
the Internal Revenue Law His Honor the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue has, upon due
proof granted permit to the Southern Orphans
Association to hold its Gift Concert exempt from
all charges, whether from the special tax or other
duty in respect to such Gift Concert.
This is protection to all agents and exempts
them from any and all liability for license, tax or
otherwise. fr9 a-ltfa4
This exemption is made upon the ground that
the proceeds of the sale of tickets for this concert
are to be devoted to charitable object and is
but another evidence of the favor and considera-
ton with which our efforts have been constantly
met in nearly every direction.
REFERENCES:
Lit Gen G. T BEAUREGARD, New Orleans.
Mai. Gen. /. r. TRIMBLE, Baltimore
Brig Gen. JEFF. THOMPSON, New Orleans.
Mai Gen. S. B. BUCKNER, New Orleans
j. B. BEAN, M. D., Baltimore.
/. BALDERsToN, NJ. D., Baltimore
j. S. MORROW, Publisher, Baltimore.
formerly of J. S. Morrow & Coz
j. E. NIMMO, q Go. Baltimore
G. M. STIEFF, Baltimore
G. MCKEEvER Il Co., Baltimore
All orders and communications should be ad
dressed to the Central Office.
L. T. PALMER & CO.,
No Is Holiday street, Baltimore
Mar 5--2m Managing Agetns
gazs- Tickets can be purchased at the Book
Store of Rob't Cowan, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
Radical Fears Regarding Negro suffrag e


From the Northern press we gather that the
Radicals have under estimated the intelligence
and fitness of the blacks for political power;
they seem to be somewhat troubled over the eff
feet OF Negro Suffrage. showing clearly the re
greet they feel at the REIMBURSEMENT Of those
from whom they expected to gain substantial
aid; they rightfully infer that Negro Suffrage
will add nothing to their party but instead wall
be source of weakness. M M rsa
These are their fears, now openly expressed,
and, we are happy to add viii as surely be re-
allied as that the sun will rise tomorrow. In
stinct naturally teaches one, gifted with a mod
crate share of reason, to cling to that policy
which promises the most good, and has the
Now, which side or which party bears on its
banner the promise to the negro? Clearly not
the party of his New England benefactors, who
have given him freedom that he may pay back
| to them $25 out of every 400 pounds of cotton
which he may produce
Nay, the South is the home of the negro,
| and with its veal or woe is his destiny linked !;
its success will be his chief consideration. His
| attachments still cluster around the old farm
stead where he labored, the old quarters where
he was born he reverences the dense forests
from which he used to collect fuel and hunt the
opossum; the days spent by him in compare
main in memory sacred boundaries of happi-
ness which will ever afford pleasant thoughts
for reflection.
To these and other associations of servitude
is he still devotedly attached, and reason will
instruct him that with the South are his inter-
ests indissolubly connected.
What have We to fear from Negro Suffrage ?
| Nothing; but, instead, it is duty we owe our
selves and them to secure their good will, and
with it We can mutually aid our common coun-
| try to regain her lost power
| The new friends Of the negro (the Sharks)
are already by the sensible ones distrusted and
despised, for their shallow articles are SO trans
parent as to be seen through at glance, and a
darkey instinctively shrinks from the white
trash as an intelligent dog does from beggar.
His interest now is, to think as the majority of
| the South think, and to act cordially with those
who are his real friends, and who give him en-
| ployment; should he do otherwise he will find
out, when too late, that in his recent swap Of
masters he was most grievously juggled in the
| trade.
| The laudable and praiseworthy example set
| by Gen. Wade Hampton, of South Carolina. Of
addressing the freedmen is worthy of imitation,
and we hope the sound diplomacy enunciated
| by him will be speedily adopted throughout the
entire South.-NoyoM Nirginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
MiddIebTOOE TRADE Store.

lust RECEIVED at Middlebrook, q new
81 supply of Groceries, Hardware, Confection-
cries, Dry Goods, &c.
feb 26-V g. v copy VIM NJ POOLE.
~ l have opened branch of my business at
Middlebrook, where have complete stock O
Dry Goods
Groceries, Boots Shoes, Hats,
Confectionaries, &C,
managed by Mr.. R. L. CLEVELAND who will
sell low for CASH or exchange for ali kinds of
Country Produce. WIN. NJ. POOLE
dec 18-tf Y and Y copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

GENERAL AUCTION
AND

~ AND
COMMISSION BUSINESS.
The undersigned under the firm and style of
PECK s. CUSHING,
having taken the large and commodous store
room Of Mrs. B. Bolen, at the corner of Augusta
street and Spring Alley, in Staunton, for the pur
pose of conducting
General auction and Commission Business,
solicit consignments of all 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 II. FL. PECK,
jan LIST, 1867 E. NJ. CUSHING.
indicator copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The eyes of loving woman are wells Of Par
adise-mirrors in which are reflected happy
thoughts, the faces of the angels that inhabi
the heaven of her heart.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

'Won't you take half Of this poor applet"
said pretty damsel ''No, [ thank you; I
would prefer better half Eliza blushed and
referred him to her papa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

eve must confess to strong, feeling of sur
prise at the manifestations throughout the
South of disposition to accept the terms pro
posed by Congress for the restoration of the
excluded States We had not looked for any
such exhibitions, and we are still reluctant to
believe that the masses of the people sympa
thize with, or will aid in carrying into effect,
the policy now announced by some of Their
leading men and presses. 1t is difficult. for u,
at least. to comprehend how an intelligent and
chivalrous people, as we know the people OF
these States to be, can be induced to assist in
riveting the manacles upon their own limbs,
and giving their consent to their own political
degradation. '-LomsriUe Courier L
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
Labor SaVi3ag Machine.
VEvsHE EXCELSIOR DRAG SAW.
Z. BERREY'S PATENT, July 10, 1864

This celebrated machine combines greater du-
rabity, simplicity, and strength, than any other
of the kind now in use. 1t is adapted for cutting
cord wood stove wood cooper stuff, single stuff,
&c
forty cords per day; will saw log four feet in
diameter without choking, and works easily with
two or four horses. It can be run with any horse
power. The saw-guide is self-operating. The
also controls saw while going through the log.
We are now manufacturing these machines for
delivery to any part of this State. All orders
will receive prompt attention.
For further particulars address the proprietors,
EAKLE s. LINN,
Mt. Sidney, Augusta county,
feb l2-tf Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

A MEXICAN HOTEL, a
IA Immediately at Virginia G.. r. r. Depot
Staunton, Virginia,

Col. CHAS. T. OFERRALL, :. PROPRIETOR
The proprietor in resuming the entire manage
ment and control of this we'll known and popular
hotel, promises in the future what has been his
aim in the past to cater to the wants of the public
and to retain the reputation the american has
borne as a FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
1t has been thoroughly
Reftted and Returnished Nth Ne,o and
Elegant Furniture,
and is not surpassed by any Hotel in the State.
Ng~ The Telegraph Office, and the Offices of
the different Stage Lines are at this House.
There is also a fine Livery Stable connected
with this Hotel
Thanking his many friends and the public gen.
orally for the liberal patronage he has received
heretofore, he still extends to then an
GAN OLD VIRGINIA WELCOME"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
Re21lOCNZ.

I'D EMOVAL.-Having removed to the old
III stand Of Isaac Paul q Co., lately occupied
by ). n. Giles q Co., l respectfully solicit from
my friends and patrons continuance of the libe-
raj patronage heretofore extended me, for which
l hereby tender my most grateful acknowledge
ments. My stock will be found very complete,
consisting, in part, of beautiful selection of
Ladies Dress Goods, White Goods, Gents Wear,
Boots. Shoes, Hats, Caps and Notions,
all of which are offered low for cash or in ex-
change for Country Produce.
marl9-Vin&Vir copy VIM M. POOLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

~ EW DhESS UOVDS. <Nc.-Ihe I'M
IN dersigned has just returned from the North
with large and beautiful assorted
STOCK OF DRESS GOODS,
of which he will enumerate in part:
French reps, poplins, merinos, mouslins, de-
LANES, great variety; black dress goods, bonn
alpaca and merino, white goods: Swiss muslins
jackonet, tarletons, Irish linens, linen lawns
Bishop and Victoria lawns, India long cloth,
handkerchief of all kinds; table damask, towels
and French fiannels, bed blankets, merino vests
for ladies and gentlemen, bleached and brown
cotton, sheeting and pillow case cottons, Sc.
Together with large and well assorted stock
of notions-all very low for cash. Give me a call
before purchasing elsewhere.
oct Off VIM M POOTE p
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

The co-partnership between Col Chas T. o..
Ferrall and myself, by which the Virginia and
American Hotels were united and managed joint
~, has been dissolved by mutual consent, and the
Virginia Hotel is now under my sole and exclu-
sive control.
This large and popular Hotel has been
Remodeled, Painted and Rdpered
in the best style and furnished with
NEW and ELEGANT FURNITURE, 81
and possesses every modern improvement for the
comfort of guests, and kept in style not sur
passed by any Hotel in the State
The Accommodations of no Hotel shall be satpe-
rior to thisl
The Adams Express Office and fine Billiard
Saloon are in this building, and good Livery
Stable is connected with the Hotel
STAGES on the various lines will take passen-
gers to this Hotel and call for them when they
wish to leave.
Omnibuses to and from the Depot free
rs Connection with all Trains leaving town
guaranteed.
Having had twelve years experience as Hotel
Keeper, trust with moderate charges and lib
eral policy, to maintain the favorable reputation
of the .'Old Virginia HOTEL My best efforts are
pledged to secure every comfort for my guests,
and respectfully ask the support of friends and
the public generally.
Feb 19-tf GEO. L. PEYTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
sep 25-tf Main ST., at Crawford's Corner
YEVO THE PUBLIC GENERALLY

Il WISH TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Being armed and equipped with such
a 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 vanquish 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
depths of poverty and dragging down the atlu-
ent and even driving many to distraction; and
Whereas, 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. III. HILB,
sept 25-tf kF#S@
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23
VALLEY AGRICULTURAL WARE


Gus Warehouse (adjoining Mr.. A. T. Snouffer's
Gram Warehouse, neart old Depot whereyou
can always procure the highest price for all kinds
OF GRAIN and Flour,) where we will keep an as
sortment OF the latest and most improved patents
| OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
The genuine Pitts or Buffalo Thresha1,g Ma
crane, which is without rival for strength, dura-
bity and elegance of finish, and is the latest
inch, 81 inch, and So inch cylinders Parties pur-
chasing should be CAREFUL so as to get the right
Machine, as there are so many agents trying to
| sell the Machines who know nothing about them,
| and cannot furnish any part which may break
and do not know when the. parts are together;
and as we have had ten Or fifteen years OF expe-
rlence in the business, we can tit them out COM
| plete. f.. III
| Also. the standard machine the s'Buckeve Reap
| err and Moacer," the only Machine that is adapted
| to the rough surface of the Valley of Va For
| simplicity and durability, the world cannot beat
| 1t as combined Reaper and Mower They have
| no cog-wheels where others have in the drivers !;
| also other advantages over other machines We
| ask nothing except trial, and will satisfy any
| one desiring machine. Persons desiring to pur-
chase machines, are referred to the following gen
tlemen, who used the Buckeye last season:
Rev. A. Crawford, John Lewis, M. NJ. Baker,
| Ed. Baker, Capt John Glaze, Fred Glaize, r.
| G. Bywaters, Hiram Adams, z. Silver, F. Silver,
e. Seine, D.. W. Magruder and G. Miller Wolfe,
Frederick county Mr.. f. Little, Clarke county;
Mr.. II. CIagett, Hampshire county.
! Also the Waggoner, Iron Cylinder. Gata1ao
! Spring Drill, with Guano attachment, which we
will offer to the farmers as the leading Drill of
the day. 1872 $50 50
1 Cgorer HasLler combined, best in the world.
| Also, Corn Shelters, Cutting Boxes, Ploughs,
| Harrows and Churns; in fact every implement
used by the Farmer and Daryman. @.@
| Seeds of every description can be purchased of
us. Particular attention paid to the sale of the
| best Garden Seeds. ,assa zi.i ssssa SIS 800
Castings for Pitts Separator constantly on
| hand We will also fill orders for French Burrs
and MiU Gearing Of all descriptions. W
Fr WELLER & COLE,
| march 5-6moS Winchester Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-04-23

A GRIEULTUKAL IMPLEMENTS.
IA. The undersigned, agents for H. M. Smith
& Co., Manufacturers, at Richmond can furnish
at short notice, any of the following named arti-
cles, at man ufacturers 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. F
may1-tf MCCLURE & BUMGARDNER.