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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
Farming Implements !!
DURKE,S IRON WORKS.

Ee UkAE'S lRON WOkAS,
I'D STAUNToN, VA
VIM. A. BURKE, ..... Proprietor,
NOTICE-Persons having Threshing Machines
Reapers. Mowers, Drills, &C., needing repairs,
can have them done in the very best style and
| workmanship, at Burke's Iron Works at short
notice. keep constantly on hand repairs for all
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turer's prices. [ have supply of sections for
| the following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower
Union 6 f"
also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes snd Threshing Machines
Biekford and Huffman's Grain and Guano Drill
gg~ am still putting up the best LTvINGs-
TON PLOWS made in the State: n,rnn
june 16-tf VIM. A. BURKE.
DLOWS! PLOWs!II"N- -n.-,=..za
i wish to call the attention of X
5lf1fls aea sroN On fPIIDo5aw PIowsHos. NJ and
6; all Of these numbers will fit the old Bradley
Castings in every way, made at or near Midway,
Rockbridge county. l also make a very superb
or hillside for two horses, and will have very
good one-horse in time for fall plowing-single
and double shovel plows of superior style.
Having carried on the Plow business in South
Western Virginia, for 16 successive years. and
part of the time very extensively, (my sales be-
ing three thousand plows per year,, but having
met with misfortune, my operations at present
will be somewhat limited. But if I cannot re-
gain my fortune am determined TO secure a
reputation for making the best plows, and of deal
ing honestly with my customers. I have made
the plow my study, and can make and fit up any
kind of patterns and would refer to Mr. w. A.
Burke's as specimens having fitted up all his pat
terms and stocked all his plows which have given
general satisfaction and by close attentionto to my
business, hope to merit portion of your patron
age. Shop--adioining Staunton nursery, imme-
0iate1v on Va g. r K A II rpDairinp done in
the very best manner and with dispatch. Cast
ings, Lumber and Produce taken in exchange
Orders addressed to w. KELLER, Staun-
ton, will receive prompt attention.
BAKER BROS, near Rail Road Depot.
NAV 26-1Yr
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A baby in Massachusetts is blessed with
seven living great -greataunts, who take turns
at nursing it.
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Our need of Christ.

SURE | am, brethren, that the full faith of
Christ crucifed is required by our spiritual
wants. In those dark hours when man is made
to re-possess the iniquities of his youth-when
the sorrows Of the Almighty rankle in the soul,
miserable comforter would he prove, who
should preach only the example set fol tn by
Christ; for that example the sinner has not fol-
lowed. In vain would he be told that the cross
is declaration of unconditional mercy !; for con-
science, knowing full well that the wages of sin
is death, and convinced that the wrath of God
is revealed from heaven against all unrghteous-
ness, would give the lie at once to such mu-
tilated Gospel. Let me hear, when | am on
the bed of death, that Christ died in the stead
of sinners, of whom am the chief; that he
was forsaken of God during those fearful
agonies, because he had taken my place that
on the cross he paid the penalty of my guilt
Let me hear, too. that his blood ceanseth from
all sin, and that may now appear before the
bar OF God, not as pardoned only, but as holy
and without blame. Let me realize the great
mystery of the reciprocal substitution of Christ
and the believer; or rather their perfect unity.
He in them, they in Him. which He has ex
pressly taught and let me believe that, as
was In effect cruci6ed on Calvary He will in
effect stand before the throne in my person;
mine the sin, His the penalty His the shame,
mine the glory His the thorns mine the
crown; His the merits, mine the reward
Verify, Thou shalt answer for me, o Lord my
Righteousness. Bishop of Peterborough.
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HO! For the Holidays.


ON MEN AND "o"ES'
YOUNG MEN AND MALDENSI
BOYS AND GIRLS!
Everybody!
Come along and buy your Holiday Presents of
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They have in store the largest, cheapest, and
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JEWELRY, NOTIONS AND FANCY
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COnfecciOneTieS.

M f. FEFER'S
IL Confectionery Store.
Main street, Staunton. Va, next door to ). A. q
Y. M. Bickles Furniture Store.
Always on hand every article usually found In
mss- Respectfully solicts a share .of public
patronage hoS1o
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ReOL Estate agency.

ALEX. Il. H. STUART. ORLANDO SMITH.
r n IIIJEY THOS. c. ELDER.
CTUART, LHLLEY & CO.,
Real Estate Agents,
STAUNTON, VA,
Offer their services for the sale of heal Estate OF
every description, in all parts of Virginia espe-
oally in the Valley and Piedmont Districts
We wish only the control Of such lands as
owners are really desirons of selling at fair prl-
:es
a- We make no charge for advertising or
howing lands unless sale be effected.
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Wv OIAU ION, 2
Office, at his old stand South side OF Main St
With fifteen years experience in his profession,
feels warranted in say ing that all operations are
1one in the most skillful manner and warranted
to compete with any done in the cities or else
where. Teeth mounted on gold, silver and vul-
oanite. Nitrous Oxide, Gas and Chloroform ad-
sp;n;Sto.od ,vben desired. sep8-1y
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CARD,-In addition

to the courts of common pleas of Augusta
county will hereafter attend the courts of Rock
bridge, Highland. Bath and Rockingham MY
SQUARE. second of the brick row in approaching
from the court buildings, Staunton:
oct6-1yr JOHN b. WAtIo,
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oDI ,IDo SMITH THOMAS g. ELDER,
late of Lunenburg county.
cMITH g. ELDER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
~ Stounton Va.
Practice in the Courts of Augusta and adjoining
Counties, and in the Federal Court at oEanll'0h'
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nR. A. M. HENKEL. Staunton, Va

I'D formerly of New Market, Va,
Respectfully offers his services to the public, in
ali the branches of the Medical Profession-spe-
cial attention paid to Surgery: :, , n,oss
May be found at his office at all hours' unless
P'SIl Hll calls promptly attended to, both day and
night. in the country as well as in the town.
Ofice-on Bruces corner, up stairs. Entrance
on Augusta street, doors from corner
aug4-6m
@R 7. n. FULTZ, Graduate of Jefferson
I'D Medical College, Philadelphia, offers ms I
services &c the citizens OF Staunton and vicinlty'
Ofice-opposite Virginia Hotel
aug 4-6m
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Poetry.
From the Louisville Journal
The Coming God Christmas.

BY REV. W. H. PLATT.
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TAR. C. IL. HARRIS, nroN VA

E' O' "' STAUNTON, VA,
tas had over 25 years experience IN Inc nafi'u'
0rsneesi snsea as gTen peculiar to
females. Patients from distance can pc accom- a,1
modated with Board at frst-class Boarding n9u- 9a
ses. Patients waited on in the country "heh ae-
s't9fi Office hours between and 10 O'clock a. M.
and 2 and O. clock, 2. NJ. H.. e.,,
r Office Main Street doors Las. as.,1 IRON ON
Dr: :;to OilTpnIiar TapuIor & PowelTs. feb25-1y
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Staunton, Nov. 10Th, 1868.
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Professional Directory.
nENTESTRY.--- <
8 H. HenkeI, ID. ID. 8. WIim

I'D s. HI. Henkel, ID. ID. 8. V1tD
Resnectfully informs the public thst he is now
located in Staunton and il prepared to operate
on the natural teeth according to the latest styles
recognized oy the profession. Artificial teeth
inserted on Gold, Silver or Vulcanlte pates-
rs Anmsthetics administered when desired
Office on corner of Main and Augusta streets, up
stairs. Entrance on Augusta street.
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die county, Virginia, has settled in Staun-
lon and offers his services to the citizens of the
town tow and country. He can be found during all
hours of the day at his office on Augusta street,
opposite the Spectator building, or during the
9ight at his residence near the Staunton Nursery
aovlO-1m-town papers copy and charge this
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ExrRAvAGANCE IN MEN.-There arc
lots of young men with whom the spend.
ing OF money is positive disease
They constantly demonstrate the truth
OF the familiar proverb. There is q sort
OF fatal profusion in their habits. Wo.
men are accused very unfairly of beinp
over extravagant. As rule, men are
tar more so; and the account against
them is principally due to those who frit.
ter everything they gain or sell in num-
berless and nameles triaes. A woman
has natural title to being we'll clad
to being, indeed, clad SO as to make the
most Of her appearance. She has sense
for jewelry. To deny her ornaments is
to stihe genuine and reasonable instinct
But man who parts with a considera-
BILE portion of his income in order to
comply with every freak of his tailor, and
who really seems to have only used his
brains upon the patterns Of neckties. il
one Of the most pitiabie creatures alive
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Wilberforce ON the Irish Potato.

The following good stor of reporte
Of the press j. taken from book publish
ed over inrlv yr;1s ag It is worth
though old, to be repeated:
There was a debate in Parliamen
about Englishlaborers. Jack Finnarty
one of the reporters of the London press
just imported from Tipperary, said tt
the only other reporter in the gallery a
the time, that he felt very drowsy, anc
that he would be after taking little BIZ
Of a nap if he would tell him, when be
awoke, anything which might take place
The other agreed, and Jack was soon
asleep.
Afer half an hours snooze, Jack
opened his eyes,
HAS anything happened?" was his
first question.
"To be sure there has, said the
other. whose name was Morgan O'Sulli-
van.
Has there, by the powers !" said
Jack.
"Yes, Jack, and very important, too." ."
"By Jasus. then, and why don't you
be after telling it me at once! What
was it about?" ..aE4.
," About the virtue of the Irish Potato,
Jack" ...- .as.u
-" Was it the Irish potato you said,
Morgan ?''
Th. Irish potato; and most ele-
Oant sneach it yvas',
Thunder and tightening, then, and
why don't you tell it me :"
ELL read it from my notebook, Jack,
and you'll take it down as I go on"
said Morgan. "a
"Och. it's myself sure, that's ready
at any time to write what any mimber
says about our parties. Are you ready
to begin2"
"Quite ready" answered Morgan.
2 Now, them" said Jack, with energy. |
I" Now, then. Morgan, my boy
Morgan, pretending to read from his
notebook, commenced thus" The hon
orable mimber said, that if - "a
!" Och. be aisy little Bit" interrupt
ed Jack; "who was the honorable MIN
Der Z"
Morganhesitating-" Was it his name
you asked Sure it was Mr.. Wilber-
force ,,. -
, "Mr. Wilbertorce9 Och, very well,
then" INST ss f~tf 4 l'f.r
2 Morgan resumed. MIR. Wilberforce
sa,d 1t always appeared to him beyond
all question that the great cause why the
stronger, and capable Of enduripg 80
much greater physical fatigue than tn.
English, was the surpassing virtues Of
their potato. And he-----1',,s
Morgan. my dear fellow" shouted
Jack at the mention Of the Irish potato,
-'s Morgan, my dear fellow, this is so
that we must give it in the
first person."
" Do you think so2" said Morgan.
Troth. and | do," answered Jack.
j Morgan resumed: "And have no
ioubt. continued Mr.. Wilberforce, .athat
lad it been my lot to be born and reared
n-"4 iaaQ- .@4-4 I2
did the mimber say reared ~ inter-
upted Jack. @
He said reared" was the reply.
Had it been my lot to be born and
cared in ireland, where my food would :
ave principally consisted Of the potato
that most salubrious and nutricious
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s ON G..

= tOh long I've listened, but listened in vain,
To hear thee strike thy harp again!. ..~+=
Ere winter wi its sect and rain
Froze ilka string
Come then when gorvans deck the plain
q And brides sing;
And summer wi the sunny e'e.
Sets ilka tiny streamlet free
To wander wi the busy bee:
Gar thou tune,
Twill echo back TO Ould Dundee
And Bonny Doom.
Sing the sangs of the Auld Countrie,
O. lasses fair VII laughing ee,
And lads as Draw as braw can be,
And mithers grey,
And thrifty dads that brewed the bree
To max us gay.
o. Halloween, that happy night
When lasses meet in sunday plight,
And lads wi sarks a siler white
And breeks O. blue;
1t makes my heart loup wi delight
To think o you.
For there won, wi fortune good,
A winsome lass in silken snood,
L saw heF name lar tnrO tne WOOu
And DER the brae,
Tho faith it was no mickle rood
The ither way.
quit me here-a tear will start;
1t sends caudness- thro' my heart,
All me- wisher sac soon to part
" Thus lately wed,
1t rends my inmost soul apart
To know her dead
Then how can e'er forget
The hand where Death his signet set
On loved and loving dear Janet,
My youthful BRIDE
o maun mourn till Death shall let
Me to her side !
Twas her that taught my harp to sing,
And ilka note, and ilta string,
Shall backward to her memory fling
A heartfelt lay,
Till Death shall tear wi ruthless wiring
Xix chord away.
My harp is but school-boy's thing,
But could like thy Bardie sing,
There's not a note but wide should ring
Ger hill and plain,
Till echo's self should backward fling
Ilk note again.
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root-instead of being the poor, infirn
shrveled and stunted creature, you, si
and honorable gentlemen, now behol
me, | would have been a tall, stout
athletic man, and able to carry an enol
nous weight"
WiIberforce is correctly described.
Here Jack Finnarty observed. look
ing his friend eagerly i'll the face
Faith, Morgan, and that's what | cal
true eloquence Go on"
Il hold that root to be invaluable
and the man who first cultivated it il
Ireland, | regard as benefactor of the
first magnitude to his species, and my
decided opinion is, that never until We
grow potatoes in England in sufficient
quantities to feed all our laborers, will
those laborers be so able bodied class
as the Irish. I" Hear, hear r' from both
-sdes of the House "Well, by St.
Patrick, but that beats cverything," l."
observed Jack. "That's raal philoso-
ply. And the other mimbers cried,
hear, hear ! did they ?"
1.-The other members cried hear
hear' AS soon as the House rose, Jack
imperfect ecstacies atthe eulogium which
had been pronounced upon the virtue OF
the potatoes of Ould Ireland. ran in
haste to public house where the report
'ers who should have been on duty for
the othermorning papers were assembled.
He read over his notice to them, which
they copied verbatim, and they repaired
to their respective offices and gave
copy of it into the hands of the printer
1t appeared in all the public papers
next morning, except the one with which
Morgan was connected. 1t created Sem
sation and surprise in London. Every
body, while regretiDg that the necessity
should exist, saw no other course was
left, but to put Mr.. Wilberforce at once
into a strait jacket and provide him with
keeper.
The House, as usual, in the evening
met and Mr.. Wherefore, on the Speaker
taking the chair, rose and begged the
indulgence of the House for one moment
to matter which concerned it as well
as himself personally, Every honorable
he observed "has doubtless
read the speech which I am represented
as having made on the previous night.
With the permission of the House I will
read it, (He,e the honorable member
read the speech amidst deafening roars
of laughter) Il can assure honor 4ble
members that no one could have this
speech with more surprise than I did
his morning when I found the paper on
ny breakfast table. For myself persons
lily, | care but little about it though I
we're capable of utteling such nonsense
IS is here put in my mouth, it is, high
lme that instead of being a member of
his House, | We're an inmate of some
lnatic asylum. 1t is for the dignity If
his House that feel concerned for it :
onorable membt" were capable listen {
1g TO such nonsense, surprising me ca 1,
able OF giving expression to it, it were =
luch more appropriate to call this ,
leatre for the performance of farces, :
nan place for the Legislative delbera- !
ons of the representatives of nation" !
Jack Finnarty afterwards kept his ;
yes open in the reporters gallery. =
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WARMoTH.-The St. Louis Republi.
can, recently, in speaking of carpet-bag.
gers, says:
Warmoth, of Rolla, afterwards claim
ing to live in St: Louis, and now fraudu-
lently elected Governor of Louisiana by
a negro vote, was Breckinridge seces-
sion Democrat in 1860, in and about
Rolla. Missouri. federal bayonets
became plenty, Warmoth's Southern
feelings thinned out, but he still claimed
to be Democrat Gov. Gambler COM
missioned him Lieutenant Colonel of the
32d Missouri the Major of which pro-
claimed him coward. He was dis
missed by Gen. Grant at Vicksburg for
lying about him, but by political work
ing, was restored to his rank. The very
last election in which he claimed the
right to vote as. Missourian, he worked
against the Radical party, himself stand
ing at the polling place opened in his
quarters, for taking the SOL
diers' vote, and worked all day for the
opposition ticket, which he succeeded
in carrying by one majority. No one
missed him from St. Louis until it was
heard that one Wa.uua1 Er%nnn-
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NDk1, IA, SATURDAY. JUNE 20, 1868.

OPPOSITION To MR. PENDLETON.-
! The opinions of the Journal of Com
merce regarding the prospects and duty
Of the National Democracy in the com
lrg Presidential camnaicn, are entitled
to much weight. Gen. Mcclellan and
Gov. Seymour not being candidates for
the nomination, the journal concerns it.
self solely as to the course the party
should pursue in order to insure success.
In this spirit it ,huS urges the mex
pediency OF nominating Mr.. Pen'leton:
Bee.
But there would be nc possibility of
e!ectin- him in toe present cam)ajyn
His views of the situation are 700 ..x-
treme to unite Conservatives of all rIa>S
es, and his financial propositions alone
would array against him very l"rvv
interest, which no personal p~prIarirv
could overcome. We DO not S-y tn1t
the sixteen hundred national lonkS
would gladly contribute an asses >n~nt
Of one thousand dollars each, to oppose
one so decided against their SUPPOSED
interests, but We DO say That tie en-
phatic. opposi'iou Of the" organizations,
added to the weight Of tiI"z" private IN
terpsts that wo!.ioi be- ARRIVED n.'9ir~t
him from the outside, u"uii lease i,in
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will be seen, therefore, that kiu,Il;.~+ to
lin, as we'll as fralty to the party. will
induce his friends, fthry are wise, 70
'eserve the consideration of his claims
o some future day when the obstacles
o bis election are certain to be far les
potent than at present
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