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A TTENTION FARMERS.

N I am prepared at short notice to fill orders
for Zell's Raw Bone Phosphate, Super Phosphate
Of Lime, The above Fertilizers manufactured by
F. Aell y Sons of Baltimore, pronounced by Ek-
use, will also furnish Pure No Peruvian Guano
and ground Plaster. Parties in want will please
send in their names and quantity wanted in or
der to secure what they want in due time for fall
seeding; also keep on hand we'll selected stock
of goods for retail, such as usually kept in re-
tail store and as cheap as to be had in this mar
ket for cash or produce; always on hand good
supply of salt and nails, at low price. Ferti-
lizers at Baltimore prices with freight added.
JOHN B. SMITH,
ia>0-1tH MIN Vo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13

If our farmers who wish to attend the Augusta
County Fair on the 27th 18th, and 10Th inst
will bring their wagons and tents and come pre-
pared to camp out we will have the biggest
Campaigning ever held in this part of the
State Camping Ground will be supplied free OF
cost, as will be seen by reference to the adver-
tisement of the Committee. The houses in Town,
particularly the Hotel and Boarding Houses. will
be filed to overlooking, and those who come pre-
pared to camp out will have the most pleasant
time Don't deny to your wives and children
the pleasure of attending the Fair. Let them
all come and see for themselves. Every farmer
should try to bring something to exhibit The
fact that it is not good as he would wish
should not prevent him from bringing it TO the
Fair, whether it be stock, farming implements,
products of domestic manufacture, or anything
else embraced in the extensive schedule hereto
fore published
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13

On Saturday week, the Friends of Temperance
at McGaheysvlle Rockingham county, had
quite pleasant and interesting time-plenty OF
good speeches. and plenty of good things to eat.
Speeches on this occasion were delivered by
Revs. j. S. Gardner and Liggett, and
Messrs S. J. Price, W. S. Rohr, j. E. Roller
and j. Ed Penny hacker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13

XA gusta County Va.
The next session will commence on the %. day
of September, and continue, except short inter
mission at Christmas, till the 18th of June, 1862
TERMS:
My charge for Tuition and Board, including Flu
ell Lights and Washing is $3.50; $125 in advance
and $125 the LIST of February.
Messy Creek Academy, of which l was for
merly Principal has been rebuilt; but I have de-
clned to occupy it, not wishing a mixed school.
Address T. j. WHITE,
au11-2m Messy Creek Augusta Co Va
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BONE DUST.
l. COARSE and FINE MIXED.
2-FINE, suitable for Drilling.

BONE DUST.
l. COARSE and FINE MIXED.
2-FINE, suitable for Drilling.
3-FLOURED BONE.
my~ WE WARRANT OUR BONE TO ANALYZE
PURE. Packed in barrels of $50 lbs. each For
Winter grain, Double Refined Poudrette and
Fine Bone, mixed in equal proportions and drill
ed IN with the seed, have produced most remark
able effects. Sold as low as any article of same
purity and fineness in the m arket
NITRO-PHOSPHATE OF LIME
We offer this Phosphate confidently as being
as good if not superior, to any ever made or sold
in this market containing larger amount of SOL
ubls Phosphate and Ammonia than usual ip Su-
perphosphates. For PERMANENT, as well as for
Immediate powerful effect upon land, IT HAS NO
EQUAL.
Price In New York, $500 per ton Of 1000 lbs.
For Price Lists, Circulars, &c, apply to
HOOE WEDDERBURN,
or to Alexandria, Va
ALLISON 6 ADDISON, Richmond
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13
GEO n. GLASS. STABBED.

On Friday last, difficulty occurred between
Mr.. George H. Glass and Mr.. Poague, now q
citizen of Staunton, but recently from Alabama,
which resulted in the wounding of Glass with a
xn life. which entered the cavity of the chest near
the dreart; the result of previous quarrel Ii
happe ped near the Fair Grounds. Glass was ia
ken to tue Office of DR.. G. r. Harris, who dressed
the wound, which he considers very dangerous
one. but we learn not necessarily fatal. The
wound is or inches in length, and but for stri-
king rib, causing the knife to glance, would
have killed Glass almost instantly.
Poage was arrested, and tried before Justice
VIM. G. Sterrett, who bound him in tbs sum Of
two hundred dollars to appear for trial before the
November Court. In default of giving the
reouisite security, he was sent to Jail.
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6NhatsWOrtsa Hill Select Roardin0
and Day Schn0l fa, Xc.,r,c. I

" and Day School for Young Ladies,
1888 franklin street. Baltimore
Mrs P. L. EICHELBERGER and Miss A. E.
HASSON, the former late of Winchester, Va,
but more recently associated as Vice Principal
with Lutherviile Seminary
cling September 10TH Application until August
lst may be made at 81 North Green street. and
AZ Bolton street, where circulars may be obtain
ed. iuly28-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13

GREAT ATTRACTION at Kayser
VI s YOUNGS.-A large stock of fresh i'm
ported Staple and Fancy Dry Goods just received
and to which they invite the Immediate attention
of their friends oct 6
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13

DOATING CLOTHS.-I keep constantly
Id Oh hand p full supply of the celebrated
s'Anker's Boiling Cloths, from No. @ to H.
are to be found in the best mills of this county,
They are the genuine article.
je23 GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13
Affice Augusta County Fair.

4 fhce Augusta County Fair,
" July 18th, 1868.
There will be FAIR held on the Grounds of
the Augusta County Fair, near Staunton, Va,
The Premium Lists will be ready in a few days.
A spirited competition for the honors of excel
lency in every branch of industry is earnestly
invited By order of the Board of Directors,
JED. H0TCHKISS,
uly14-td-town papers copy Secretary.
An important Change in the Proprietorship Of
the Warm Springs in Bath County.
This ancient and celebrated watering place has
now changed hands and will hereafter be con-
Quoted by SMITH DARNELL, Esq, who, from his
restore It to the high poston aid ennvabie rep
utation it so long enjoyed in the past. We pre-
dict for him an unrivalled success.
de- 1O-1y#
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NEW STORE e

Mount Vernon Forge.
on South River, Rockingham county, Va.
opened on
MONDAY,
September Is, 1868,
with large ard carefully
selected stock, fresh from the
New York, Philadelphia & Balti-
more markets, purchased with a view
of supplying the entire wants of the COM
munity, with the best goods on the principle of
Quick Sales and Small Profits.
ONE PRICE, FOR CASH OR
READY PAY. Our stock will
embrace full line of DRY
GOODS, GROCERIES,
ARE,
Boots & Shoes,
READY
MADE
CLOTHING,
DRTJGS g. MEDT-
CINES, AGRICULTU-
RAJ IMPLEMENTS, and
FERTILIZERS. Particular At
tention paid to Choice Family Groceries,
Having made pecial arrangements for quick
transmission of orders and prompt ship
ment Of goods, Specialties in any line
can be procured with dispatch, at
all times. Fairbanks Scales
These celebrated Scales
will be furnished to
Mlers and 9TH
ers requl-
ring
reliable
standard of
weight at the
mannfacturer's nricas
Also best quality French
BURR MILL STONES.
Subscriptions received for all the
Leading Journals and Publications of
the country. Patrons of this establishment,
and the community at large can avail
themselves of the use of CIR
CULATING LIBRARY to
which new books will be
added as published
BEST PRICES PAID FOR PRODUCE
Please call and examine
Goods and Prices
D. T. HAYNES,
General Manager Mt. Vernon Iron Works.
aaa- Having retired from business at Coy
ner's Store, in Augusta Comfy, and taken
charge of the above store, [ shall be glad to see
my friends and former patrons.
r. COYNER, JR.
August Is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13
Attorney for the Commonwealth
October 9th, 1868.

ZooLoGIcAL.-Which animal is never old
The gnoo
Which is costly? The deer
Which is good boatman? The Roebuck.
Which is often elected to Office? The mare.
Which makes good light? The tapir
Which is kussed noosence and tackles you
everwhare? The boar.
Which beest is most used bi cooks? The
spider.
Which dogs is the Pope ov Rome fond ov
Bull dogs.
Which dogs allus goes in pairs? Spaniels.
Which dogs duz printers like best !? The
setter.
Which reptile wood drivers prefer? The
whip snake.
Which wood boys and gurls rather hev p
The hoop snake.
Which is best for watchmen? The rattle
snake.
Which duz Indians most have use ov? The
moccasin snake.
Which is best for skool children? The ad-
der
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13

GHHNGLES.-1000 600 White Pine Shingles
y for sale, in lots to suit purchasers.
aug11-tf NJ Y. PARTLOW.
G. OLE LEATHER-very superior Hemlock
- Sole Leather RAKER BROS.
I'D EMOVAL.-HEWITT PICTURE &
10, FRAME GALLERY has been removed
from over Dr. Wayts Store to New Street, near
the Virginia Hotel
On hand large assortment of Frames of all
kinds, Prints, Looking Glasses, sc.
Old Frames re-gilt, Curtains and Parlor orna-
ments put up
w. PAPER HANGING done at the shortest
notice. A great variety of Wall Paper Patterns
on hand. sep1-tf
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Schools and CoEle0es.
tHURCHVHLLE HHGEH sC4OOL

NHURCHVHLLE WEGFH SCHOOL.
" CHURCHvILLE AUGUSTA Co., VA
The 4th session of this school will commence
the 9th of September, 1868, and close the 10th of
June. 1869. The course of instruction Will oe
thorough in all branches usually taught in schools
of similar grade
TERMS Per session of ten months $3.50 ex-
elusive of washing and lights, one-half in ad-
vance, one-half the 1st of February. For circu-
lars and particulars, address,
H. L. HOOVER,
JOHN G. SLOWER,
REV. P. FLETCHER.
References The former patrons of the school,
The Faculty ofthe University of Virginia, and
the Faculty of Washington College.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13
Special Notices.


II Having just returned from the great man.
ufacturing cities with a large and we'll assorted
stock of READY MADE CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS. SHOES. and Gents Furnishing Goods
which, having been bought for cash. can be sold
exceedingly cheap Ali in need of WINTER
CLOTHING, Boots Shoes, Hats, &c, will find
it to their advantage to give me a call:
II KATTEMAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13

Tiour, Wheat. Corn, Oats. q COun-
II TRY PRODUCE WANTED,
for which the his hest cash prices will be paid
MCCLURE s. BUMGARDNER.
FIR. PINKARD'S CRYSTALLINE
A VEGETABLE COMPOUND
for Preserving, Restoring and Beautifying the
Hair; promoting its rapid growth, preventing
Badness and gray hairs. A perfect hair dress
ing it gives the richest lustre 1t prevents the
Hair from falling off. 1t is the best, cheapest,
and incest Hair Dressing in use. Nothing inju-
rious in its composition No alchohol. No col
oring matter. Endorsed by the Press, the Cler-
gy, and Medical Faculty.
Price only so cents per bottle.
Try it. Sold-by all the druggists in Staunton.
sep15-3m
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TaSHE Undersigned offers at private sale
/ his house and lot on Market street, in the
Eastern part of Staunton, nearly opposite the
residence of Samuel M. Woodward.
aug27-tf D. r. BLACKBURN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13

The SOUTH AMERICAN EARTHQUAKES
For ten days subsequent to the 18th of August
shocks of earthquake sometimes as many as
fifty to sixty were experienced between sunrise
and sunset-were frequent and many Of those
so severe that they strained the Wateree as she
lay on the ground.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13

VEWUIy re1TeSR1nS.-ln these days OF pro-
a gress, when canals are outstripped by rail-
roads, railroads by eriel flights, balloons by the
magnetic telegraph, and magnetism by whisper
ing galleries through which the various nations of
the earth will soon be enabled to hold Preside
conversations with one another it's truly refresh
ing to behold the steady, certain, onward pro-
gress continually made by BAKERS CELE-
DRAFTED PREMIUM BITTERS, in the affec-
tons, interests and confidence of all who have a.
vailed themselves Of their valuable medicinal aid.
Dyspeptics of long suffering are beginning to dis
cover that these Btters are the only true remedy
to be obtained for their diseases and hundreds,
who had given up all hope of relief, since using
them, have been made to rejoice and be glad in
their discovery. There is no humbug about these
Bitters and though we at times, in our notices,
make grand display of words which to some
may sound like 'clap-trap" our object in doing
SO, is not to deceive the public but merely to
induce the afflicted to try thom, feeling confident
that a fair trial will at once commend their vr-
tues to the most incredulous: For Coles, Indi-
gestion Loss of Appetite, etc these Bitters are
an excellent remedy; and for DELICATE females
and infants they have no superior
These celebrated Bitters are sold by DR.. n.
Wayt & Bro, 2. II. Trout s. CO., & DR.. H. S.
Eichelberger, Staunton, Va.
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.
gNOR SAFE PRIVATELY-ON YER

in q mast desirable part of the town.
Apply to DAVID FULTZ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-13

WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE.
w A Special meeting Of the Trustees of the
Wesleyan Female Institute will be held in Staun-
ton, Wednesday, Oct. 21st Members of the
Board are earnestly requested to be present.
oct 13-1t E. F. BUSEY, Pres.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-02-19
Music in Our Schools.

In Germany no teacher is considered
as qualified to teach even common
school, who has not some knowledge OF
music. He must be able to lead a choir
of voices to sing, and to perform on some
instrument On the continent of Europe
they are wise in this respect; and their
music forms daily part of the education
al training, 1t is found far more effec-
tive than tasks, the rod of angry reproof,
for softening rugged dispositions. In
respect to moral training and discipline,
we regard music or singing in school as in
valuable. Nothing so quickly relaxes the
mind, and frees it from bad feelings and
discouragements which the daily studies
may engender. 1t relieves the teacher
TOO, to Join in cheerful song, both bodi-
ly as well as mentally. A teacher who
sings often will not so often scold. Song
always draws closer its participants, and
in the song exercise, if ever, there will be
happiness in the school-roOm. As men
tai exercise, also, music fixes attention,
concentrates thought, cultivates quick and
nice discernment; while as physical ex-
ercise, it brings into healthy action those
vital organs, which cannot be reached so
effectually in any other way. There is
no occupation in life with which music
cannot harmonic. 1t is an inexhausti-
bic source Of qualification; present joy,
and in future years will shed its sooth-
ing influence over the ruder experiences
of life, tightening toll, cheering the family
circle, and binding it closer III union.
We trust the day is coming, and we
hope to live to see the day when not only
vocal, but also instrumental music will ap-
pear as a common branch upon the teach
ers certificate. By instrumental music
we mean nothing beyond the ability to
read a simple air or an ordinary accom-
paniment upon the piano-forte, degree
of skill that may readily be acquired
Teach youth what they can practice when
they become men, is maxim we can com
mend to our readers, and we trust all will
fiud this applicable to vocal and instru-
mental music. Instrumental music as an
accompaniment to the voice, is becoming
more and more leading feature in our
best public schools. 1t follows naturally
upon the introduction of vocal music in
the large cities of Boston, New York
Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Cincinnati, and
Chicago, and experience has long since
satisfied intelligent school superinten-
dents, committees, and teachers of its
value. A school without music is like a
school without books, and a teacher OPP
posed to music should not be permitted
to undertake the management of any day
or evening school.-MOOre's Musical Re-
cord.
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DR.. Macleod and DR.. Card.

Queen Victoria records in her diary, the
impressions left in her mind by the ser
vices of two eminent Scottish ministers
Norman Macleod and John Card. Dis
courses were preached by them in the
parish church of Crathie, near Balmoral
Of the first sermon she says" Entirely
extempOre; was quite admirable; so sim
pie and yet so eloquent, and so beautifully
argued and put The text was the coming
of Nicodemus to Christ by night. He
showed how We all tried to please self,
and live for that, and in so doing found
no rest Christ had come not only to die
for US, but to show how we were to live. :"
She then adds:-"The second prayer was
very touching-his illusions to us were
so simple, saying, after his mention of us,
Bless their children 1t gave me a
lump in my throat, as also when he pray
ed for the dying, the wounded, the
widow, and the orphan Every one
came back delighted; and how satisfac-
tory it is to come back from church with
such feelings. The servants and the
Highlanders-aH were equally delight
ed. E"
A year after, Rev. J. Card preached
his famous sermon before the Queen:-
Not slothful in business" The Queen
writes =" He explained in the most beau
tifal and simple manner, what real reli-
gion is; how it ought to pervade every
action of our lives: not thing only for
Sundays or for our closets; not thing to
drive us from the world; not perpetual
'moping over good books; but being and
doing-letting every thing be done in a
Christian spirit. 1t was as fine as Mr..
Macleod's sermon last year, and sent us
home much edited"
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A Model Begging Sermon.

Mrs. Jane Gregory, now residing in
New York, at an advanced age, one Of
the faithful members of the old Mulberry
street Baptist Church, says that more
than thirty years ago, when the Vandam-
street (afterward NJ DOugal-street) Church
was burned to the ground, and sister
Churches were volunteering to aid the
people in rebuilding, it was announced that
Rev. Duncan Dunbar, the pastor, would
preach in the evening at certain church,
after which a collection would be taken
up for that object. Her husband sug-
gested that they had better be well pre-
pared for the call, as he had an idea that
Mr.. Dunbar was an admirable one for
the business thus laid upon him, that he
would preach powerful begging sermon.
When he arose in the pulpit he gave
out text, and, contrary to all expecta
ton, preached good Gospel sermon
without the least reference to his Church
or its loss. Just before the collection
was taken up he arose and said, "When
Job was afflicted, his brethren and sisters
and friends came unto him, and com
forted him over all the evil that the Lord
had brought upon him; and every man
also gave him piece of money!" And
then he sat down. The effect was far
greater than would have been that of
labored appeal, setting forth what they
knew already of the loss and future want
of the MDougal-street Church. Every
man did give to his afflicted brethren
piece of silver; and he gave it with
hearty goodwill and tender sympathy,
which does not always follow tiresome
appeals and stale arguments poured and
pressed on weary congregations.
Watchman and Reflector.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-02-19
"I'n Take What Father Takes"

"What will you take to drink !? " asked
the waiter of young lad, who for the
first time accompanied his father to a
public dinner. Uncertain what to say,
and feeling sure that he could not be
wrong if he followed his fathers exam
pie, he replied, "I'll take what father
takes"
The answer reached his fathers ear,
and instantly the full responsibility of his
position flashed upon him. If he said,
"I'll take ale, " as he had always said be-
fore, his son would take it also, and then !?
And the ather shuddered as the history
of several young men, who, once promis-
ing as his own bright lad, had been
ruined by drink, started up in solemn
warning before him. Should his hopes
also be blasted, and that open faced noble
lad become a burden and a curse as they
had become? But for strong drink they
would have been active, earnest, prosper
Gus men; and if it could work such ruin
upon them, was his own lad safe? Quick.
er than lightning these thoughts passed
through his mind, and in moment the
decision was made. eff the boy falls,
he shall not have me TO blame;" and
then in tones tremulous with emotion, to
the astonishment of those who knew him,
he said: "Waiter, I'll take aoater :"
and from that day to this, strong drink
has been banished from that mans table
and from that mans home.
That young lad, in this brief utterance,
was really the representative of the gen
GRAFTON to which he belongs. God has so
decreed it, that father is the highest
authority in the world to his child. Who
does not know that, My father said so, -
is the end of all controversy with the lit
tie ones around us? Who does not see
the parents tones and gait, and manners
reproduced continually in the children
whose nature is now "sOft as wax to re-
ceive an impression, and rigid as marble
tOretain it," and who watch with quick
and initiating eye, those who to them are
Gods vieegerents?
Would that we could impress upon the
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fathers and mothers of this country the
solemn fact that the future character of
the children is being formed by them
That if they are trained up in the way
they should go, when they are old they
will not depart from it. Butthat if they
become vain, sensual, and degraded, the
seeds will have been deposited, and the
bias given in the early morning of their
lives. If we teach them that strong drink
is good creature of God, they will be-
lieve us; and when, depending upon our
Judgment and truth, they shall have taken
it, and it shall have shown itself to be the
devils masterpiece, and have bitten, and
crushed, and dragged them down to ruin,
we may weep and pray as we please; the
blame will be our own, and we must not
accuse God, or cast reflection upon the
Gospel. We shall have sown to the flesh,
and of the flesh have reaped corruption.
God will have visited the sius of the faith
ers upon the children. They only ''tOok
what their fathers took" If, on the other
hand, we Danish the fend from our
homes, and, in the hours when their
young and trusting hearts are most open
to our teaching, We tell them that swine
is mocker, that strong drink is raging
and warn them that no serpent is so dan
gerous, no adder so much to be dreaded;
we shall be co-workers with that all-mer-
ciful and wise God who, to preserve them
from taking it, has sent them into the
world with lOathing of its very taste.
Our children will believe US. They will
grow up with their natural instinct forti-
fed by our instruction and example,
They will be preserved from the poison
Gus influence of the destroyer. There
will be a bridgeless gulf between them
and the companions who are most likely
to lead them into ways Of sin. They
will be preserved from habits of extraya-
gance and waste. They will have no
companions but those who walk in the
ways of God; no employment for their
spare time, but that which is elevating
and purifying; and when we pass to our
reward, they will rise up and call us
blessed, for they "took what their faith
er's took.