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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05
II. D. " IlIICUNIB,
june lift General Supt. Va. G. Il.
EyERe Orange. AHexarsss~isa and

EEgEGe Grange. A9exaxssE~is and
II. MANASSAS Railroad.
Passenger Trains on this road are running once
Daily between Washington and Lynchburg, con-
Meeting at Gordonsville with the Virginia Central
Railroad to Richmond, Staunton, Covington, &c.;
at Lynchburg for West and Northwest
Leave Washington at so, A. Nj. and arrive at
Lynchburg at 4. 3d. ?. NJ
Leave Lynchburg at 900, A. NJ. and arrive at
Alexandria at 5'45 p. NJ, and Washington at G.
80, ?. NJ, connecting with the 700 p NJ, train
to New York and the West.
Passengers for Manassas leave Alexandria
daily Sunday ezcepted) at 7.Co, A. NJ. and arrive
at Woodstock, the present Western terminus,
at 600, 2. NJ, Eastward, leave Woodstock at
6:A5, A. NJ and arrive at Alexandria, without
change of cars at 4.30, P. NJ
FREIGHT TRAINS, run daily, North and
South, in the All Rail, Fast Freight Line, between
New York, Alexandria, Lynchburg and the South
west. j. n. BROADUS,
may 27-1y Genaral Ticket Agent.
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august 14-ly
w irginia Central Railroad.
~ SUMMER SCHEDI1TE The f


Trains will be run on this road on and after Mon
day, June LIST:
NAIL TRAIN leaving Richmond for Covington
daily Except Sundays at rs a. m. and arrives
at Covington as Z: % p. m.
ACCOMMODATIONS TRAIN between Char
louisville and Richmond on Mondays, Wednes-
days, and Saturdays. Leaves Charlottesville at
a. m. Leaves Richmond, returning, at 8; so p.
The Mail Train connects with trains of Orange
and Alexandria Railroad for Washington, Balti-
more, and New York; also for Lynehburg, Knox
vile, Memphis, New Orleans, Mobile, &c. At
staunton, with stage-coaches for Augusta White
Sulphur, Harrisonburg, Winchester, &C. At Co.
shcn, with coaches for Natural Bridge, Licking
ton, Rockbridge Baths &C., coaches for Bath Al
UNI, Warm, Hot and Healing Springs. At Gov
ington, with coaches for White Sulphur, Red. Old
Sweet, and other springs in tho Trans Allegheny
section; and for Lcwisburg, Union and Charles
ton, Kanawha.
Freight Trains daily except on Sunday
H. D. WIIITCOMB,
june 17-tf General Supt Va. G. Il. R.
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RAILROAD, &C.
1867
1SG5. IHO for the West. 1.

1852. IHO for the West. 1867
80 6 . g ElIz 9zzRl
GREAT NATIONAL DOUBLE TRACK
VI ROUTE FOR
St. Louis, Mo-, Cleveland, Ohio,
Memphis, Tenn, St. Paul. Minnesota,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan,
indianapolis, Ind, Chicago, H.,
Louisville, Ky, Kansas City, Mo-,
Pittshurg, Pa, Carlo, Illinois,
and all principal Cities West and Southwest, via
the BALTIMORE s. OHIO RAILROAD and it's
Connecting Roads arrangements hare been made,
by which passengers going West can purchase
through tickets (of the Virginia CENTRALLY for all
Points at the ticket Offices at Staunton or Wayncs-
boro'; by SO doing they will save from SIS to SO
on each through ticket, besides avoiding all trou
BILE and expense of checking Baggage and Omni-
bus transfers, Nsg~ as there is only one chanqe of
cars between Baltimore and Cincinnati or Indian
apolas, and but taco to st. Louis, Chicago Terra
Haute, &C., besides ELEGANT PALACE SLEEP
ING CARS all hight trains, this route is there
fore the most desirable, especially for Families
and Ladies travelling alone
Passengers with Western through tickets pur-
chased at the above named offices have the Priv
lege of visiting Baltimore without enra Expense
and then resuming their journey West
A"1e 20 He cHty 1tO~te, "AiC1A jail VHeCA DdSSdS6
from Washington city to all Western cities.
Three Daily Fast Express Trains from Washing
on and Baltimore to all points West, leaving
Washington city as follows: Mail Line, 7,45 a.
H. Fast Line, AGO. p. m. Express Line, 8,45,
p. m.
The above trains making close connections as
Wheeling, Columbus and Parkersburg, with alp
Western Railroads, for all points.
Passengers leaving ON Saturdays will 20 through
by this route, without laying over on Sundays,
thus arriving at destination in advance of any
other route.
For tickets and further information apply to-
w. j. Hunter, Ag't, Va, Central Railroad, Staun--
ton, and to VIM. Wallace Agent, Va, Central
Railroad at Waynesboro', or to
LOUIS ZIAlMER,
Gcn1 Southern Agent, B. s. 0. r. R.,
Greensboro, n c..
L. NJ. COLE, General Ticket Agent, B. s. 0. R.
R. Baltimore, Md.
J. l. WILSON, Master Transportation, B. & o.
r. r. Baltimore, Md.
august Idly
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MISCELLANEOUS.
- OS A LIS.
sEAg THE GREAT
BLOOD Purifier.


BLOOD Purifier.
SCROFULA IN ITS VARIOUS FORMS,
such as
Consumption in its earlier stages, Enlargement
and liberation Of the Glands, Joints, Bones,
Kidneys, Uterus, Chronic Rheumatism,
Eruptions of the Skin, Chronic Sore
Eyes, &C., &c.
Also
S z 2 I 7 T. 7 S,
IN ALL IT'S FORMS.
Disc 1 S ES OF " 0 NJ EN-,
Loss of APPETITE Sick Headache, Liper Complaint,
Pam in the Bsch, Iapyudence IL Life, Grarel,
GENERAL BAD HEALTH,
and all diseases of the
BLOOD, LIVER, KIDNEYS q. BLADDER.
It is a Perfect Renovation.
nsAs ROSADALIS eradicates every kind Of
humor and bad faint, and restores the entire sys-
TEN to healthy condition.
nsAs IT IS PaRFEoTLy HARMLESS, never produ-
cling the slightest injury.
u.s. 1t is not secret Quack Remedy. The
articles of which it is made are published around
each bottle
Recommended by the Medical
Faculty and HNsazly TEEOuzs.
ss1aeas of our best
nsAs For Testimonials Of remarkable cures, see
"Rosaaazs A1manac'' for this year.
Prepared only by
DR.. J. J. LAWRENCE s. CO,
244 Baltimore Street,
BALTIMORE, Mo.
For sale by Druggists everywhere.
July 15-1y
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april Sly

aovsE FURNISHING So
SAMUEL CHILD s. CO.,
20 No. Charles ST., Baltimore, Md.
PLATED TEA KNIVES,
with Pearl and livery Handles il cases.
PLATED, PEARL AND IVORY HANDLE
NUT PICKS, in case.
IVORY TABLE AND DESSERT KNIVES,
in dozens.
PLATED Butter Dishes.
"a Tea Sets, !
!" Tea Trays,
JAFANNED TEA TRAYS AND WATERS,
in sets or singly.
BLOCK TIN COFFEE URNs,
BLOCK TIN CHATTING DISHES.
Plated Nut Cracks
some very beautiful, il cases.
PLATED CASTORS-5, 6 and Bottles
Breakfast Castors-3 and 4 Bottles.
Syrup Pitchers.
Fruit Bowls and Dishes.
FRENCH CHINA
Dinner and Tea Sets
PLAIN WHITE CHINA
Dinner and Tea Sets
BLUE INDIA CHINA Dinner Sets.
INDIA CHINA Punch Bowls, Vases, &c
FRENCH, Ditto.
Chamber Sets, .....-
French and English China.
We also offer
Some Ncw end Beautiful Patteras Of
ENG LISIi, FRENCH AND AMERICAN
TABLE GLASSWARE
| WuIshEY, BRANDY AND WINE DECANTERs
Sing]y and in Sets.
Bowls, Dishes, Celery Stands, &C..
be- Our entire Stock has been purchased
for CASH from first hands in Europe ant
America, opened New within the last thre.
months, and will be sold at fair and moderat,
profits.
Sole Manufacturer Of the celebrated
"ICELAND" REFRIGERATER,
Descriptive Circulars of which can be ha(
upon application at this Office
may 13-6m
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flames H. WATERS.
CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER,
(Hardys Old Stand, Staunton, Va,
will warrant all new work and will furnish it as
cheap as any shop in the country; will also pay
special attention to repairing, and hopes, by
strict attention to business and fair dealing, to
merit the patronage of the public.
feb l2-tf JAMES H. WATERS
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- zsIGE, GEH1Es 81 Co.'s.

TAzsEGE, GEEEEs 81 CO.'S,
& GENERAL REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
OFFIcE-(sc second stery) MAIL BUILDINGS,
HAGERSTOWN, MD.
The attention of persons having in Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Southern or Western
Lands for sale, is respectfully invited to the adj
vantages, offered by this Agency.
ALI PROPERTIES
placed upon our books for sale will receive full
benefit Of our extensive advertising facilities,
with the understanding, that in no event
will any charge be made unless
sale is effected.
Persons wishing to purchase FARMS, MILLS.
Town and other properties located in the
Great Shenandoah Valley,
will find it greatly to their advantage to examine
. the lists consisting of over
100000
WORTH OF PROPERTY
found upon the catalogue of this Agency. Cata-
logues sent to any Post Office address free of
charge upon application. june loft
clustering, Plastering.-Thc subscri-
Il Der begs to offer his services to the citi-
zens of Staunton and vicinity to do all work in
his line Of business at the shortest notice and in
workmanlike manner. With an experience Of
many years and reference to most of the bust
ness of this place. he feels confident, as to
price, &c., he can give satisfaction in all cases.
Orders left at my house in Staunton or the Tines
Office in Coyington, will meet with instant atten=
tlan. D. W. SHOTT.
march 1877
EYGr SWe;E's Cavc.-Thc subscriber begs
ID. to inform the travelling public, that
from and after the first of June, 1868, he will
run Daily Line of Coaches between staunton
and the above named place, leaving the Virginia
Hotel at o'clock, a. m, arriving at the Weir
Cave in fine season, giving ample time to visit and
explore these great natural curiosities, and re-
turn in time for the train going west to the Vir-
ginia springs
Splendid conveyances, Intelligent and accom-
modating drivers will always be on hand, and no
pains viii be spared 10 make the trip, delight
full one. FARE only $500 for the round trip
JOHN NJ. STANLEY, Proprietor,
june 5-H Virginia Hotel Stables.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
JOHN ECHoLs, II. III. BELL, r. Z. CATLETT
JED uOTCHKISs
NCHOLS, BELL, CATLETT & CO.,
IA REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
SOUTHEAST Corner of Courthouse Square,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.

We are now selling, and have constant de-
mand for Farming Grazing, Timber and Mineral
Lands of all descriptions, Mills, &C., and we in
yite parties having such property for sale, especi
ally in the county of Augusta, and the Valley Of
Virginia, to put the same in our hands, believing
that we possess superior advantages from our
central location, and thorough knowledge of the
country, and our extensive business relations for
securing purchasers.
property, but when we find q purchaser for it we
charge commission of five per cent, to be paid
out Of the first payment made by the purchaser.
nov 2O-tf
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Wya. Central Railroad.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES aSocHStE IItiH
On and after Saturday. Hay 10th, an Accommo-
datioa Passenger Train will be run tri-weekly on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, leaving
Charlottesville at A M and arriving in Richmond
at 9 80 NJ, and leaving Richmond same days,
at 80 7 NJ arriving at Charlottesville at 9 2, NJ,
The Daily Accommodation Train between Rich
mond and Gordousyiile is Withdrawn after We'd
nesday, the 18th inst.
H. D. WfIITCOAIB.
may 2o-H Gen'l Superintendent.
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rNHILLIPS & CARRIERS
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE OFFICE,

St1st3eto3a,- Vi3'6;j9ajGs.
We represent the Mutual Life of New York,
with cash assets of upwards of 100000.
The Security Fire Insurance Company of New
York. capital Of 81 ,ooo,0 600.
The Putnam Fire Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, capital 100000.
The United States Fire Insurance Company Of
Baltimore, capital S250,000
We offer our services, free Of charge TO the
public, to make surveys, write out careful descrip-
lions of property and applications Of persons
wanting to insure in any company in Virginia or
any other State, and will secure safe Policy to
cover all insurable hazards. Rates as low as in
any other company. Othca opposite Young &
Kinney's Drug store april 22-om
INSURE YOUR LIFE
PIEDMOET LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 81, ooo, GOO.
Office at Covington, Allegheny Co., Va.
r. M. LIPsCOMB, Agent.
1t insures on Mutual Cash, Non forfeiting plans,
Rates low terms LIBERAL and policies within reach
of the poorest.
Agents wanted everywhere to make active cam
vass for business, to whom liberal compensation
will be made.
by Do not delay insuring your life. DEATH
may have marked you for his NEXT VICTIM, and
leave those dependent upon you to suffering and
want. april9 tt
TATCH THE THIEF.-Miss Hatethebaby IS
~ immaculate poodle, abducted by most
felinous and hard-hearted wretch. Liberal re-
ward and lots Of new JEWELRY. The finest as
sortment of good and cheap Jewelry, can be be
found at G. Hirsh & Co. s old stand We receive
new patterns every week and have always the la
test thing out. For articles we recommend we
will give written guarantees and if the same prove
different, the money will be refunded. We just
received besides our nice stock of Gold Jewelry,
a beautiful stock Of Coral, very cheap. Call and
see them at the great Bazaar.
april 29-tf G. HIRsH & co,
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XE7Ess. Knasfe ~ Co..
w Manufacturers of First Premium, Gold
Medal, Grand, Square and Upright
PIANOS, Baltimore,
These instruments having been before the pub
lie for the past thirty years, have upon their ex-
cellence alone, attained unpurchased preenneace
| that pronounces them uneaqualled. Their TONE
combines great power. richness, sweetness, and
fine singing quality, well great purity Of in
donation and larmoniousness throughout the en-
tire scale. Their TOUCH is plant and elastic,
and is entirely free from the stiffness found in
| many pianos, which causes the performer to so
easily tire. In WORKMANSHIP they cannot be
| excelled Their action is constructed with q care
and attention 10 every parttherein that character
! yes the finest mechanism. None but the best sea-
soncd material is used in their manufacture and
they will accept the hard usages Of the concert
room with that Of the parlor upon an equality
| unaffected in their melody; in fact they are con-
structed 'sNot for ycar-bm toyever." All our
Square Pianos have our new Grand Scale and A
giraffe Treble.
n B. Prof T. L. IDE, sole Agent for Angus
to county, is by special arrangement enabled to
furnish the above celebrated instruments at low
est Factory prices. He has also an assortment
of second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs, from
| the best Factories. Rooms at Piedmont Insurance
Office opposite Dr.. Young's Drug Store, Staun-
ton, Va
march lily
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CHALLENGE WASHING MACHINE!!
~ .r. ALSO THE
CHALLENGE WIRING ET

CHALLENGE WASHING MACHlNE!!
~ .r ALSO THE
CHALLENGE WRINGER
Price SO and $l2 each, as to Size.
Send three cent stamp for circulars If used as
per PRINTED DIRECTIONS and it does not WASH
CLEAN, or INJURIES ANY ARTICLE can be re-
turned (if in good order) and money refunded
| Arlington Depot, Orange Railroad, Nelson coun-
ty, Va. J. J. HlTE, Agent.
AMHERST C. H., VA, Jan. 23d, 1868.
Mr.. ]. J. HiTE-Sir: ! have used the Chal-
lenge Washing Machine for more than month,
and pleased to say that it has proved itself in
every way satisfactory. | recommend it to all
who wish o desirable and cheap Machine.
The Wringer is also as perfect and in every way
as seryiceable as the Machine.
Mrs. e. L. WHARTON
BALcoN7 FALLS, P. O., RockBR1DGE Co., VA,
January 18th, 1863
DEAR SIN Mrs Baldwin is delighted with
the Machine, and says she would not take $50
for the simple Washer. G.. C. BALDWIN.
100 like the above can be furnished.
feb 26-Gm
STANTON, VA, July 22nd, 1863
My family have used the Challenge Washing
Machine and the challenge Wringer for several
months past, and they have proved every way
satisfactory and are cheap and useful machines.
July 22-tf W. A. BURKE.
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MORAL.

Now all you men whose tender hearts,
This painful tale does rack,
Just take this moral to yourselves,
All of you, white and black;
Don't ever go, like this here cat,
To gettin' up your back
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Containing the largest assortment Of Office and
Household Furniture, Carpets, Bedding, Shades,
&c., &c., to be found in any establishment in the
United States; having large number Of Rooms
Carpeted and fttod up with complete suits Of
Parlor and Chamber Furniture Of every grade
and description Also, has constantly hand,
during the seasons. full and complete assort-
ment Of Cocoa and Straw Mattings of every quail
ity, Children's Carriages, Mosquito Canopies, SC.
Has just made great reductions in price of Car
pets, Oilcloths, Mattings; Cottage Chamber Suits,
Wardrohes, Extension Dining Tables, Dining
Chairs, Rockers, and all other Cane-seat Chairs,
Mattresses and Bedding of all kinds &c., SC.
CALL AND EXAMINE!
And be convinced that large establishment can
and does sell at as low, and lower, figures than
smaller ones. This fact is acknowledged daily
by persons who pass through my warerooms,
(syhere every article is marked in plain figures
for cash, and compare my prices with those of
other dealers: and the fact that am under heavy
expenses, and employ force Of assistants, does
not indicate that must charge high prices, las
the general impression ISL but that my large
stock and increasing business require it.
W. B MOSES,
'Ayenue House."
|! It'll st. and Pennsylvania avenue
april e--6m Washington, D. c.
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THE "QU1D NUNc."-We are ''tavored"
by this paper with an exchange, which gives
us an opportunity to see how frail human ma
ture can become when in charge Of a news
paper, no matter how insignificant may be its
circulation and influence. The MAI who pre-
sides over the destinies Of the Quid is deter
mined to make himself notorious-f for
nothing else, for his foolishness. Now, with
all due Difference, and a deep consciousness
of our own inability to criticise, we would
respectfully suggest to the man Of the Qw1
the propriety. in his case, Of the remark the
boy made to the Western orator :-"Don t
shoot off your mouth so much, and people
wont know you are such fool Cousng-
ton Times.
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Marriages, Carriagese-Always on hand
~ Of my own make large assortment of
frst-class Carriages which will be sold at reason
able rates All work sold warranted. Always
on hand second tend Buggies, Rockaways, &C.,
&c. Repairing promptly attended to.
ROBT. H. GRAHAM,
Repository 374, D ST., between 8 & 9-shop
All, ST., near D., Washington, D. G.
sept lily
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STAUNTON CARDS.
IT ARGE STOCK OF
Ia Spring and Summer Goods,

r ARGE STOCK OF
Ia Spring and Summer Goods,
Just received by
T. WIFI & Brother.
Granite N3'osst,
STA = TON, VlRGI A,
one Of the
LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED
Stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
EVER BROUGHT TO THIS MARKET.
These goods have been bought when they were
at the Lowest Figures, and scW be sold accordingly
We have the latest styles of Ladies Dress Goods,
of all colors and grades, such as
Colored Alpaca, Chene Mohair Poplins Gran
deems, Mozambcques, Lcnoe, Barages, Organizes
and Lawns, black and fancy dress Silks Trim
mings and Buttons in a great variety 5000 yds.
of calico from 10 cents to 16a parasols and UNI
brellas at all prices
Our stock of Cloths, Casirneres, Satinets,
Cottonades and Linen is complete, from Is cts
up to 100 yard.
Boots and Shoes in great variety, and at all
prices, including some of the best city made shoes
for ladies and children.
A Large lot of gentlemen and children's fur,
wool and straw Hats, at all prices.
We also keep good assortment of Floor and
Table Oil-cloth, Mating, Paper and Linen Wind
ow Curtains, with fixtures complete.
A large lot Of Wall Paper Of all kinds.
All we ask is an examination of our stock and
we feel sure can please, both as to quality and
price Bgg@ Don't forget the place,
l. WITT & BRO,
april 22-tf Granite Front, Staunton, Va.
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- sTAUNToN, VA
WM. 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 no.
tice keep constantly on hand repairs for all
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turers prices. ] have supply Of sections for the
following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Mccormick
Wood e {.
Union 81
Also all the repairs for
Fits and SWeepstakes' Threshing Machines
Bickford and Hufmans Grain and Guano Drill
Terms CASH, W. A. BURKE.
1sAA. | am still putting up the best LIVINGSTON
PLOWS made in the State
june lift WA. A. BURKE.
GEO. NJ. BAKER s. CO.,
~ Publishers Business Map of Staunton.
All cards published on this map are advertised
IN either of the Staunton papers for months
without eG5ra charge.
AGENTS:
Waller s Sutton, Richmond W. H Heipkell, Bal
timore, Nd.
April 1-tf
Xk1ANTED! Flour, Grain and all kinds of
w Country Produce.
CLEVELAND s. SEARS,
lsp -9-4 Stalnton, Va.
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MTsCELLkNEOU us.

asESCEI4nANEOU US.
CPRING GOODS!
Is LooK TO TOUR INTEREST!
GREAT BARGAINS!
Piper, Drake & Co, have received, and will
continue to receive every few days, additions tc
their already fine stock of Goods and as s'Meg
think they haze TIE incest trade in tos0n they are
compelled TO keep Erst-c3ass goods as they have
always done, and can and will sell them at fair
prices.
They viii also keep what merchants call ''see-
onds'' which are, in some instances, pretty fair
goods, but can, as a general thing, be SOLD for
less than first class goods cost.
They do not propose to sell seasonable goods at
cost, Cor if they did their friends would not be-
lieve them, but they do promise to sell as low as
any other house, tor the same class Of goods.
They have just received splendid lot Of
Bleached and Brown Cottons,
which they can sell very reasonable.
They have also just received splendid lot Of
Cotton Yarns, which they are selling at lower
rates than since the war, for CASH.
Staunton, feb 26-tf
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VALLEY VIRGINIAN.
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THE SUICIDAL CAT.

THE SUICIDAL CAT.
There was man named Ferguson,
He lived on Market street,
lie had a specklea Thoa,as cat
That couldn't well be beat
He'd catch more rats and mice and SIGH,
Than forty cats could eat.
This cat would come into the room,
And climb upon cheer,
And there he'd sit and lick hissclf,
And purr so awful queer
That Ferguson would yell at him
But still he'd purr severe.
And then he climb the moonit fence,
And loaf around and yowl,
And spit, and claw another cat
Alongside of the jowl;
And then they both would shake their tails
And jump around and howl.
Oh !! then this cat of Ferguson's
Was fearful quite to see;
He'd yell precisely like he was
In awful agony !;
You'd think first class stomach acEe
Had struck some small baby
And all the mothers in the street,
Walked by the horrid din,
Would rise right up and search their babe
To find some worrying pin;
And still the vigorous cat would keep,
A hollerin' like sin.
And as for Mr. Ferguson,
Twas more than he conld bear,
And so he hurled his boot-jack out,
Right through the midnight air;
But this voicitcrous Thomas cat,
Not one cent did lie care
For still he yowled and kept his fur
A standin' up on end,
And his old spine doublin' up
AS far as it would bend,
As if his hopes Of happiness,
Did on his lungs depend.
But while curvin' Of his spine,
And waitin' to attack
A cat upon the other fence,
There came az awful crack,
And this here speckled Thomas eat
Was busted in the back,
When Ferguson came dowa next day,
There lay his old feline,
Aud not life was lef5 in him,
Although he once had nine.
GAIL this here comes, said Ferguson,
s'Of curvin' Of his spine