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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
For the Spectator.
To Brick Makers and Layers.

Since the death OF our esteemed fellow clti
zen JOHN ID. Brown, our community has been
in great need Of an additional brick mason -
There is great demand for the services of such
man. Many buildings, and large extent OF
paving are in progress, and the demand for
brick and brick work cannot be supplied. LII a
brckayer of industry, character, and some
capital, should settle in Staunton he could not
fail to do we'll People now build wooden
houses, because they find difficulty in having
brick work done in prompt and satisfactory
manner 1t would therefore lie a source of
pleasure to our citizens, if skilIful and relia
ble brlcklayer would move to Staunton, aud
there can be no doubt that he would find it
profitable to himself OBSERVER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
A Baby SOIllUQuY.

am here. And if this is what they call the
world don't think much Of ir. It's very
fannelly world and smells of paregoric awfuliy.
It's dreadful light world, too makes me blink,
| tell you. And [ don't know what to do with
my hands think I'll dig my fists In my eyes.
No, won't I'll scrabble at the corner of my
blanket and chew it up, and then LII holler
whatever happens, I'll holler. And the more
paregoIc they give me the louder Ii yell. That
old nurse puts the spoon in the corner of my
mouth in very uneasy way. and keeps t,sting
my milk herself all the while. She spilled
snuff in it last night, and when hollered, she
trotted me. That come of being a two days
old baby. Never mind when I'm man, I'll
pay her back again. There's pin sticking in
me nov, and if [ say word about it I'll be
trotted or fed, and woald rather have catnip
tea. III tell you who | anl | found out to
day. | heard folks say, Hush. don't wake up
Emmeline baby That's me- I'm "Em
melines baby and suppose that pretty
whitefaced woman over on tie pillows is En-
incline
No, was mistaken, for chap was in here
just now and wanted to see Bob's s baby, and
looked at me, and said | was funny little
toad and just looked like Bob " He smelt of
cigars, and IN not used To them | wonder
who else belong to. Yes, there another one
that's Gamma. Emmenc told me, and
then she took me up and held me against her
soft cheek and said, 1t was ganrla'S baby 81
it was" | declare | do not know who | do
belong to; but Iii holler, and, may be, L ii find
out
There comes Snufy with catnip tea. The
idea of giving babies catnip tea when they are
crying for information! TN going to sleep.
wonder if don look pretty red in the face ?
| wonder why my hand, won t go where | want
them to.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
For the Spectator.
The Pleiads*.

Think ye, dear friends, because the hand of time
Hath craven many furrow on my brow, si5.9
That the heart too--so fervent in its prime,
Feels not the glowing pulse Of friendship now
The harp that han gs 'untouch'd BY master hand,
Though yeiceless solitude around it clings,
When Mem ry,s spirit waves its magic wand
VIII wakethe soulthat sleeps among its strings
The song-birds warble in the aspen grove,
And the soft South steals perfume from the rose;
All, all around ye seems dream Of love j. -
Such pleasant quiet, such serene repose!
Contentment's happiness !! The gems not found
In bright saloons or halls where folly reigns
No-but where Nature towers sublime around
j And Peace lies llstning to Religions strains.
Then, peace be with ye, daughters Of the grove
Where sings the locust, huns the busy bee,
May Heavens blessing fall en- AZ ye love,
And when the bard far from your shady bowers,
looks back upon the past, the pleasant past,
He'll hug the mem''ry Of the golden hours,
The parting word, the sad farewell-the lasti
: - :. 4. RI t.-.5... ]. q. II.
*The seven sisters Of Locust Level.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
"MY Uben." :"

During the war, while train laden with SOL
diers was stopping to wood and water at q eer-
tain station in Georgia, gentlemen entered In
to conversation With tRs .'hoys in gray When
the whistle blew ard the train moved off, one
of the rehs on another car called to him.
Il say, my friend. please run here and pick
up my oven and throw it ont just fell
off and wouldn't lose it,for forty dollars
d No sooner said than the minister ran, picked
up the oven, but was unable to catch up with
the car on which the soldier was parcAed.
"Nevor minSd! lffHi|eI's gust throw it on that
Twas thrown as directed, the clergyman
turned, thinking he had done one poor soldier
an act of Kindness thai day. but was imme-
diately aoeostcd BY an old negro thusly
"Massa, what you tro dat uben on dar for ?
Dat was my uben,11'
1t is UNNECESSARY to add that the preacher
nov believes to certain extent in total deprav-
ity
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
D POrtGbte Fence.
NEW FENCE.-Tho attention Of

A NEW FENCE.-The attention of the
a farmersiof this county is requested to q
new style of BOARD FENOE, specimen Of
arsced without ess 70
than the ordinary board fence, can be put up and
taken down with great rapidity, is firm and dura-
he can be prepared during the winter and pre-
sents many points of advantage for the considers
A'i Farm rights will be disposed of upon reasona-
ble terms, either by GEO. D. FRIGE or the under
signed. - - = DASAD Do0oH"'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
Re.arrest of Herndon.

/ Correspondent David of the Richmond
Wing, writing from Orange g. H., under d te
Of the 9th inst. says: Yesterday morning
bout seven o'clock Herndon was caught, asleep,
at the house of Mr.. Grady, relative of his,
who lives three or four miles from Trevillian' s
Depot. He had mistaken the house of me-
gro for Mr.. Grady's, and this negro gave the
| information to Mr.. John Voolfolk, justice of
( the peace. who, with three friends, made the
capture easily and without resistance Herndon,
| indeed. declared that he was or the way to de
liver himself up and return TO Jail M ssf II
He was put into buggy and brought directly
/ here, arriving between three and four clock P.
M. On the way he talked but little, and did
| not commit himself His arrival caused degree
OF excitement very unusual in our village which
not to say apthy As he walked to the Jail
with his hands tied. his form bowed, his feet
shoeless and swollen, his face ashy pale and his
whole nature as it were broken, he excited the
lively pity of the crowd which had quickly as
| sembled. Many followed him into the Jail, but
he begged to be left alone with few to whom
ne began to narrate the particulars of his escape,
and would have nliered it had be not been
reminded that he would implcate Others
He was chained to the floor of his cell by a
chain just long enough to enable him to reach
closed upon him leaving him 10 the rest which
he so greatly needed, having wandered about
in the rain for ten days and eating only FIVE
meals In all that time
Last night he rested well, and this morning
Is cheerful enough to order the jaor to fix mp
his room, much as if he were at hotel He
protests his innocence still says he passed the
first night OF his escape in the woods, about a
mile from town read his conf ssion as publish
ed in the papers, which injustice ought to have
been printed entire and called "an explanation"
afhrnls that the negroes assisted him by their
noise to make his escaped; also denies this tells
two or three stories he was cool and collected
when he made his escape, having read hi>.. Bible
and prayed long before doing so, &C., &c.
He looks wretchedly, 50 much so that some
predict he will not live a month. Others think
he will now act the deranged man, and others
again think he is not guilty of murder, but that
the woman came to her death inthe attempt to
procure abortion in which attempt she may
have been aided not only by Herndon. but by
some Ignorant black or white woman of the
neghborhood-and so on.
The mystery which hangs over the affair has
not been in the least lifted, and may not be un-
til the trial comes off in October next.
Shelton +. Leake, the chief counsel of the
prisoner. will probably be sent for at once. In
the interim, HerndOn relies upon his assistant
counsel, Mr.. W. r. Sanford His wife, who
has been here looking after the publication OF
his life, is reported to have said that she never
wants to lay eyes on him again So the matter
rests.
We have had abundant rains, and everything
and body looks brighter and happier. DAVID.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

DEATH There Is but breath of air and
beat of the heart be,wixt this world and the
next. And in the brief interval of painful and
awful suspen>e, while we feel that death is pres.
ent with us, that we are poweriess, aud the all
powerful, and the faint pulsation here is butthe
prelude of endless life hereafter, We feel in the
midst Of stunning calamity about TO belall us,
that the earth has no compeflsatlng good to
mitigate the severity of our loss But there is
no grief without some bene6cent provision to
soften its intenseness. When the good and
lovely die, the memory Of their good deeds, ike
our darkened hearts aud lends to he surround
ing gloom beauty so sad, 50 sweet, that we
would not, if We could, dspel the darkness that
enyirons il.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

TRUE COURTESY -Rea courtesy is widely
different from the courtesy which blooms only
in The sunshine of love and he smiles If beauty.
but wihers and cools in the atmosphere OF
poverty, age AID toll. Show me the man who
can quit the brilliant society OF the young to
listen to the kindly Voice OF age who eau hold
cheerful converse with one whom years have
deprived of charms. Show me the man of
generous impulses, who is always ready to help
the poor and needy; show lie he man who
treats unprotected maidenhood as he would
he heiress, surrounded by the protection of
rank, riches and family. Show me the man
who never t,rgets Tor an Instant the delicacy,
the respect, that is due to woman, in any
CONDITION or class show me such u man and
you show NE "a gentleman, nay, what is better,
you show me true Christian
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
1a7HE WASHINGTON HOUSE,
l1 ToE 2@4 LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA,
ftfL Tn New Hands!

& Being the owner of this valuable property
thS ns nEsffERMIAATIoN SIsfiii Of making FIRST
CLASS H0TELin all of its departments, hav-
ing had it thoroughly rehttea and furnished 80 M as
I'd accommodate both ladies and gentlemen with
all conveniences and comforts. ,yL III. nd,
The table will be kept well supplied at all meals
with the best that the MARK ETA will AFFORD
while the bar will be furnished with the purest
of Liquors, Vines, &C., and neither surpassed by
any in Virginia s.ao 30, -.
secured to take charge as principal manager, as
sisted By Mrs Gbbs both e ihsm ha hEgey TsaS.
Gspaeie ; snd ob he;ua S Known as such can with
coTnfdence assure the public that in patronizing
the house, they will have re cause to complain
4 The omnibus will attend the Depots regularly
to take passengers up to the house and return
them to depots free of charge. Beng centrally
the place, with the Post-ofice in the building and
with first class accommodations at reduced rates.
I confidently expect q fair share of patronage
from ny friends and the e public q i rEpcrsoN
1LLI.d W. Eah x 1863 feb11-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
Who Wouldn't be an Editcr2


Editing a paper, says the Church Union, is
a pleasant business al-z Bra
If it contains, too much reading matter, peo.
pie won't take it. aa
IF the type is too large, it don't contain e.
nough reading matter.
If the type is too small, people won read it.
If we publish telegraphic reports, people say
they are all lies.
If We omit them, people say We have no en-
terprise, or suppress them for political effect
It we have . few jokes, the people say we
are rattle head
IF we omit them, they say We are old fossils.
If we publish original matter, they condemn
us for not giving selections
If we publish selections. they say we are lazy
for not writing more, and giving them what
they have read in some other paper.
= If we give man complimentary notice,
then they censure US for being partial.
If we remain in the office and attend to bus
mess, folks say We aye 100 proud to mingle with
our fellows
If We do not, they say We never attend to
business
If We publish poetry, we affect sentimental
ism, '-..'.i : .
If we do not, we have no literary polish or
IdSLc. - /.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
R1rsT GIIDING AND Pu1.JsH :

RUST, GLIDING AND POLISH. H.-Some people
are rusty. Their harsh, ungainly manners eat
ont whatever is good in their own character,
and saw the very flesh of those that come near
them.
Some people are gilt. A very brilliant ex
terror they present; but the first brush of hard
nsing rubs off the gliding, and reveals the base
metal beneath.
4 third class are polished The polish, in
deed, is on the surface; but it is polish on
the surface of solid worth, and in the multi
farious crosses of human lie, the more it is
rubbed the brighter it grow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

Og1I TANNEHILL g WHEAT, Proprietors. -
We will have ready for sale this Fall, large
stock of desirable fruit trees of the popular vari-
eties, consisting of Apple Pear, Peach, Cherry.
Apricot. &c. Our apple are years old from the
graft. and our peach l. year from the bua-each
$40 per hundred. -.-eas zias j; s-l..1
chasenot to delay sending on their orders, but to
send them in at once, and have the trees reserv-
ed, ss they viii then be sure of obtaining the
kind they desire s
tanning an account Of varieties and list Of prices
July IA i lgI3rlJ Gf{ st[f.f-fi'} r. 79.s.d
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

THE DEPARTED.-The sainted ones whose
loss lament are still i'll exist nee they are ike
myself, dwelling in the parental mansion of
God they still belong to me, as | to lhem.--
And as they are ever in my thoughts, SO, per-
haps am | in theirs As mourn my loss per.
haps they rejoice in anticipation of our re union
WHAT to ME is still dark, they see clearly Why
do grieve because | can no longer enjoy their
society? During their lifetime | was discon-
tented because could not always have them
around me. Ii u journey took them from me,
/ was not, therefore. unhappy. And why IS it
different now? They have gone On Journey.
Whether they are heiug on earth, III lar dis
tant city, or In some higher word In the in
finite universe of God, wtatd ference is there
Are We not still in the same house of the Father
like loving brol hers who niiabit separate rooms?
Have We, therefore, ceased to be brothers p
ROnen
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
SIS
Poetry.

u The circulation of the ssSPEcTAToR"
is about as great as the combined circula-
tion 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, 1868-08-18

A Chicago paper gives the following recipe
for making sulphur water: Take barrel of
rain water. Soak dozen we'll !-worn socks there
in six weeks. Add seven dozen tainted eggs
four pounds Of gunpowder; one Chicago Tri
bune; ten heads spoiled cabbage; one dead cat; ];
twenty four pairs of old stogy boots and one
copy of the Chicago platform The chief in
gradients may be found in the rear Springfield
block, on the ground belonging to the Illinois
Central railroad. Stir-drfnk standing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
sThe seven sisters of Locust Level
Thrilling Adventure.

Rev. w. T. ,Egbert, of Kentucky, gives the
following account OF an adventure that befel
him last week on his way to meeting about FIVE
miles from Frankfort He had stopped on the
way to eat blackberries: -e
) Being excessively hot, very fond ef the ber7
ries, and having ample tiMa to meet my ap-
pointment, 4 yielded to my inclination, sought
the shade, and began to enjoy the delicious her-
ries. " bile thus engaged my attention was
attracted by peculiar noise somewhat resem-
bling that made BY .the locust, and supposing
1t to be one Of these. with little variation to
its sony, proceeded il The enjoyment until the
noise was repeated, and my curiosity was excl
ted to see the locust that had such peculiar
song, This curiosity was fully satisfied when
saw tive feet froui me a huge, glistening rattle
snake, apparently ready for battle. He was in
an opening at my front, dense mattings of bri-
ers to thc Y'ght and left, and my horse immedi-
atelY behind me, the bride rem over my right
arm. Ny feelings can be hettor imagined than
described daring the brief interval that follow
ed. / know very little Of its modes of attack,
but apparently. it was, just ready to make its
spring, consequently the thought of mounting
my horse seemed hardly practicable, and escape
through the brlers on either side was an impos
sibiity. ol,@9 -@s.s,
| Ikert my eyes atA!a aarae, shining creature
and seamea tFansAxed for an instant, and be
tore l had time to make up my mind what to
do, with terrific ferceuess he made a spring at
me. ! had q small closed umbsellain my hand
which threw out to check him. His fangs
caught in it, and before he could recover him
self seized a stick and gave him such stun
ming blow the first time that he was unable to
defend himself and soon dispatched him. l
have often heard that they usually have Mates
near them, but under the sgrrQunding circum-
stances did nQtt esgsage an ocular demonstration
Of that fact and concluded to curtail for the
present further enjoyment of the Shady grots'
and delicious berries. threw him out in the
road, mounted my horse, and rode off trium-
phantly over that serpent Twas very sorry af
terwards that / did not capture his rattles, but
| had no knife, and did not even, take time
to count them, but there appeared to be twelve
or fifteen. and his body 4 or feet in length. =
| had visions of coprailcs in ambush, and am
almost ashamed to Acknowledge that it was with
difficulty that ! '',,asreated in good order.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
Ldter07y.

n A CROSSE DEMOCRAT, s0lEH-
Ia ERN OPINION, y. Z. Ledger, Weekly
CkilaIey GorAer, Frank Leslie, Saturday Night,
and every other Daily or Weekly. paper, pub
lished in America furnished at publishers rates
by JOHN A. NOON, III
y April 26 If Post Office, Staunton, Va,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
Real Estate agency.
JOHN ECHoLs, H. NJ BELL, R. Il. CATLETT,
t JED HOTCHKISS. .-e a. an --.f- l..
NCHOLS, BELL, ECATLETT IL CO.,
II Real Estate Agents, s5J cita.
8. 2. pVlTTlltEr OF EUurt HuAse oA4atE,
8 STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.

8. 2. p9FitHT OF EUurv HOUSE oAIate, :.
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA. =
We are now selling, and have constant de-
mand for Farming, Grazing, Timber and Miner
al Lands of all descriptions, 1fitks Sc, and we
invite parties having such property for sale, es-
pecially in the county of Augusta, and the Val
ley Of Virginia, to put the same in our hands, be-
our central location, and thorough knowledge Of
the county, and our extensive business relations,
for securing purchasers. ..af .aI
we make no charge for advertising or showing
property, but when wef find q purchaser for it we
charge commission of FIVE per cent to be paid
out of the first payment made by the purchaser
November 18th, 1867. .E,... 80
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r,vnI,eehburg Va, Feb, 5, 1868 'febll-t
HOTEL,
H 80 6.off - formerly Powhatan, }
= f,,rner Brood, Eleventh. and GaptteI Streets,
2 oo',"' L., RICHMOND, VIRGINIA .re..f:
F, NIT cIaes Heard Oply SO 80 per Day .f-

= Having purchased the Powhatan Hotel Prop
erty. $50 long and favorably known to the trav,
elinr public}, and having thoroughly RepG.red
and Refarssished it NTH mew Furniture Bedding
&c. to old pstETGonsM ToME aRd t1S Wb Public eogee gee
tant clerks nolite and attentive servants, and
With nay long experience in the Business. think
safely guarantee satsction g mX gsddsts p
sirbt Of Tia beautifaf Capital grounds, surround
6 ssdsasss os nseasa sea SsPb basiasss sw
horonah fsras-makes it convenient for persons
visiting the city on, business, and attractive for
MS NJ rooms are large and comfortable, and my
Table viii compare favorably with that. that Of any
Hotel in the State. 49, - - !.
With the improvements I have made condu-
Give to the health and comforts of my visitors
and intending to devote my entire !I3 attention 70
them, / feel assured that the House VIII be sus-
tained upon its own MERITS
[ confidently appeal TO the public for gener-
Gus patronage. A j. FORD, Proprietor,
: late Exchange and American Hotels,
fab1SWtf Richmond, Va &
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
Reverie.
MONA.

.ri4 p =
Only few more years, 81 h s j
sGI corI. bs5inWeary years, 20 hej,sg :
Only, a few more tears, o|.; :. -, ak
+. :, ls.. t Bitter tears,
And then-and then, like other fnen, -
cease to wander-cease to weep; ~l-'
Dim shadows O. er my way shall creep, 1873
2 And out of the Day, and into the Night, OH;
Z And into the Dark. and out of the Bright
10 | go-:and Death shall veil my face, 9g.,r
And the feet of the years shall fast efface
My very. name, and every trace
| leave on earth ); for the stern years tread,
Tread out the names of the gone and dead
= And then-and then, like other men. no .
Il close my.eyes and go to sleepl y.Jua
An! me the grave is dark and deep
- -'A Alasi alas!
1Ai How soon we pass!
Lo.- asaE And, oh we go, aE
So far away! 81 .,..
Q, When go We must, s. a9FSs.s.,es.as.-
= From the light of Life, and the heat of strife,
10 the peace of Death, and the cold still dust.
" e go, we 60, and may not stay
We travel the long, dark, dreary way;
Out OF the Day, and into the Night,
Into the Darkness, out of the Bright,
And then-and then, like other men
{ We close our eyes and go to sleep d
We close our eyes and 90 to sleep.
All me, the grave is lone and deep!
/ saw flower at morn so fair;
| passed at eye-it was not there;
l saw asunbeam, golden bright,
l saw acloud that sunbeam shroud
And saw Night
Digging the grave of Day,
The Day took off her golden crown,
And sadly slowly laid it down;
And Day, at morn the Suns fair bride,
At twilight bent her brow and died.
And so, alas like Day, we pass
At morn We laugh,
Ateve we weep, =. -. ,'.t'
AT morn we wake ii. is al
might we sleep, z ar.r"
We close our eyes and go to sleep @
{ All me, the grave is still and deep.
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NUMBER N L.
"Thy Will be done. "


My, God, my father, will I stray ftf
Far from my home on life's rough way:
y, teach me from MY heart to say.
Thy will, my God, be done. TO
Though, dark my path and hard nv lot,
Let me be still and murmur not, iEtf
And breathe the prayer diviney taught,
Thy will. my God, be done.
What though in lonely grief sigh
For friends beloved 40 longer nigh,
Submissive still would reply,
Thy will, my God, be done.
If thou should st call me to resign -o-,
What l most prize; it ne er was mine
only yield thee what is thine
Thy will, my God, be done
Should pining sickness waste away
Ny life In premature decay, i aiI
In life or death teach ME to say
Thy WILL my God be done. "'-9
Renew my life from day to day,
Blend it with thine, and take away r'.iSs
All that now makes 1t hard to say -s -
Thy will, my God, be done. - sd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

Suicide is all the rage at Naples People
have to walk in the middle of the street to es-
cape injury by the falling bodies of those who
dash themselves from the high balconies. One
old man took the fatal leap because he had
caught cold and was afraid it might settle on
his chest
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

Harlan Is gong out To California to stump for
Grant. He wants to be as far off as possible, so
as to escape being questioned why, in the SEN
ate of 1863, be called Grant butcher, drunk
ard, and coward. G