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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
Richmond Advertisements.

VIM. j. HENNING, p. Z. WILSON, 81
sN Richmond, Va. Augusta county, Va.
"ENNING & WILSON, 81.
H. Commission Merchants,
---e No. 1900 Franklin Street, II a
RICHMOND, VA. sl4I
Refer to the best men in the counties OF Au-
gusta, Rockingham Rockbridge and Albemarie.
may26-tf ses4AG4
, rAroY- GOODS, .ror1o sHRElRR55 s 1sfS
GLOVES, &c, &c.
VALENTINE g FRANK LIN
are prepared to offer to the trade large ana well
assorted stock of Goods in our line which Will
De sold at prices as low as in any Northern mar,
ket In Staple Notions we have always on mana
complete stock, and will offer as they come out
all the novelties ss4a.sr sssses..5
All the new styles of Hoop Skirts,
Lawn, Cotton, Silk and L. G. Handkerchlefs:
Lisie, Cambria and Swiss Edging and Inserting.
Belts, and Belt Ribbons and Frilling, e...fs
Ladies' Gents and chilaren's f Hose,
Shirts Collars, Ties, and Shirt Fronts,
Spool Cotton, Skirt Braid and Thread,
Note, Lettel, and Cap Paper and Envelopes,
Buttons, Combs Pins, Needles and Pipes,
...5 - VALENTINE & FRANKLIN.
Importers and Wholesale Dealers i'm
fs-i.n.r FANCY GOODS,
aprl4-6m 1908 Main street, Richmond, Va.
s. NJ. WILLIAMSON, JAS. A., HARDEN,
m of Richmond of Staunton.
NTILLIAMSON q HARDEN,
w Wholesale GrOcers
and Commission Merchants,
Nos 1916 and 1918 Cary Street,
RICHMOND, VA.
Offer their services for the sale OF Manufactured
and Leaf Tobacco, Flour, Grain, and all kinds
of Country Produce.
They pledge to their patrons tttA Market Pri-
ces and prompt Returns. Liberal Advances
made: Grain Bags. furnished at Staunton.,
Refer by permission to Planters National Bank
of Va. Messrs. A. Y. Stokes & Co., R. Fl. Maui
W o end 4 Co.. F. BBa sSor Esq j. gs
ESQ.,, Cashier First National Bank, Harrisonburg,
Va; First National Bank, A. M Pierce & Co.,
and John B. Hoge, Staunton; A., A. Sproul,
Middlebrook; R. 6. Gilkeson, Stribling Springs
John B. Smith, Waynesboro; and II. B. Seg
Churchville. rt
aprill4-tf
Goa Anthracite Coal.
of best quality,
FOR FOUNDRY, FACTORY
AND FAMILY USE.
ALSO SMITHS COAL.
ls .s 3 iafs S.. III. HAYES, oa
mar31-6m q Richmond, Va
BALLARD HOTEL, Z q
RICHMOND, VA, March 10.
This Elegant Establishment is open
i to the accommodation of the public. The
| building is one of the
8s's FINEST IN THE CITY, sas
and for Style, Convenience and Beauty of Ar
| rangement, is acknowledged to be superior.
ITS FURNITURE
| is new and complete, and for cleanliness, it is
| proverbial.
| The subscriber, after more than twenty years
! experience in the business, thinks he risks moth
ing in saying that this Hotel shall. in every res
pect, be
| EQUAL TO ANY IN THE SOUTH,
| and asks the patronage of his friends and the
| public generally.
| JOHN P. BALLARD,
| march lift Proprietor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
7T1HE GEM OF THE NURSERY.

Carve it on the forest trees, Ing
Shout it forth on every breeze,
Print it in each living tongue,
Through the earth let it be sung,
Worms dread scourge of girls and boys
sq Bryan VERMIFUGE destroys. sssgRA
This COMFORT To MOTHERS and only safety fOl
their children is as pleasant to take as spring wa
ter. Worms according to physicians produce
forty kinds of fatal diseases. On the least suspi
cion of worms, give Bryans Tasteless Vermifuge
Price Is cents. Sold by druggists everywhere
GERRIT NORTON, Proprietor,
till july 20 Office II Ann Street, New York
FACTS WORTH KNOWING slvl
-.afo DIR. JAMES McCLINTOCKS
Cold and Cough Mixture
will throw off severe cold in single night I
opens the pores, and removes all the pains, aches
and feverishness of recent colds at once. II
Croupy symptoms it is invaluable Thousand
of children's lives might be saved by its use-
One bottle contains more doses than any Dolla
article in the market Price so cents. -
GERRIT NORTON, Proprietor
II Ann street, New York,
Sold by Druggists. till july20
ITCHING SORES!
BURNING Err UPTIONS!!
Salt Rheum, letter, Scroful,, Seald Head Bar
bers Itch, Ringworms, Scurvy, &c, permanent,
cured by NORTON'S OINTMENT. 1t pene
trates to the seat of the disease, and cures from
the flesh beneath to the skin on the surface
Price so cents.
GERRIT NORTON, Proprietor
II Ann street, New York.
Sold bv Druppists till iulv0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

NOUNTRY MERCHANTS.
u Dairymen, Farmers,
AND OTHERS,
Consign your Ashes, Beeswax, Beans, Butter,
Cheese, Eggs. Flour and Meal, Flax, Cotton,
Furs and Skins, Dried and Green Fruits, Grain,
Wool, Game, Poultry, Naval Stores, Hops, Gin
seng, Feathers Hemp, Provisions, Oils, Lard
Tal1ow, Tobacco, Seeds, Sorghum, Molasses, Sc
sfs JOSIAH CARPENTER,
General Commission Merchant.
442, 444. and A6, Washington Street.
NEW YORK cry
And receive his weekly Price Current of Pro-
duce and Groceries the most complete Price Cur
rent Published in the United States.
Send for a Price Current.
Marking Plates and Cards furnished Erect
rs Liberal advances made on Consignments
Established May 1st, 1860.
Fsrst Class References gauen aohe,s required
mar 31-.12m -.....
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

1t is sold in half-pound bottles (the name blown
in the glass; by Druggists and Dealers in Fan
cY Goods eYerYWhere, at One Dollar per Bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

Tylour, Wheat, Corn, Oats, IL COun.
IL TRY PRODUCE WANTED,
for which the hlg hest cash prices will be paid.
MCCLURE & BUMGARDNER
M cCIure ~ Bumgardner, Sole Agents
NI for the sale of Fl. M. Smith s. Co.'S Agri-
cultural Implements, of Richmond, Va.
q huck Mattresses for sale by
y MCCLURE & BUMGARDNER.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03
Selecteh Mistellanu,
The Nobility of Labor.

| No people can be prosperous and hap
/ py without the encouragement of labor,
and due respect for those engaged in in
dustrial pursuits. Neither can a nation
be strong and enduring in her political
institutions if it is neglected. Man was
made to earn his bread by toll. 1t is a
legitimate and digni6ed calling, sane
toned by the very highest authority -
Nothing can, or ought to be, more praise
worthy than industry. No bread is so
sweet as that earned by the sweat of the
brow, and no home so comfortable as that
reared by the inhabitants own hands
The builder feels it is honestly his. How
sweet the thought and ennobling the re-
Election that what we eat and wear, are
the faithful products of our own honest
industry. In adversely or prosperity. in
poverty or affluence, those who realize
this truth are rich in spirit and more
capable of approaching life's true enjoy
ments, than the millionaire with his cof-
fers full of gold lily gotten. Sleep is
peaceful to the laborer, and rest luxury.
What he has, is bis. by the sweat of bis
face. A title thereto admits of no dis
pute. It is paid for in coin without alloy.
No fellow mortal has offered to enrich
him, whilst on the other hand all are
joint partakers in his prosperity. His la
bors have added to the general sum of
wealth nor is there any miserly regret
for having done good turn towards
others
1t is impossible to portray nobler
character than that of an honest, indus
trious, upright laborer. Their lives with
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03
SHALL.wE FORGET /!

While we wave the palm of glory
Through the long eternal years,
Shall we e'er forget the story
Of our human griefs and fears?
Shall we e'er forget the sadness,
Or the clouds that hung so dim,
When our hearts are filed with gladness
And our tears are dried by Him?
When we think on weary ways
And His light will be the clearer
As we muse on cloudy days;
O! twill be a glorious morrow
To dark and stormy day; ..s
We shall recollect our sorrow
GAS the streams that pass away"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03
LOVES LOGIC.

May droops beneath a sodden sky,
Her looks are dank with rueful rain
And the bright joy-look of her eye
Is darkened by transient pain.
But suns ere long will shine, and show
The Summer promise fresher still -
For rains that fall and winds that blow
By the all-wise Dispensers will. 49,.
Spring yet shall shake her looks in glee,
And scatter diamonds DER the sod;
And, ere she leaves us, Summer-free,
Reflect, undimmed, the smile of God.
So, darling, passing cloud
Obscure the halcyon blue of life,
And tear-rains fall, and angers loud .f
Rage, like east winds, in stormy strife
Yet soon, be sure, Loves sun will break
Clear through the week.-mrs. clouded dun
And in our hearts Summer make
Far richer that it thus begunl
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03

you to give it tvo, dollar notice every
week. "it will be Of interest to your read
ers." he says; but, although knowing i,
will benefit him most Of all, he does not
offer to pay for it. This IS called news.
paper patronage. -'a, = - 7'ssa
Another man has taken the paper sew
eral years, but has not paid for it, and
comes in with four or five dollar adyer-
Itisement and asks you to insert it for
nothing, because hc is IAN old patron ol
yours" This is called Newspaper pat
froDage. s@~
Another map-''a young mah about
town'-no use Of bis taking paper. he
knows all that is going on. By and by
he gets married and hands in the notice
with lust hand me dozen copies" He
gets them, and when you mention pay.
looks surprised-.'you surely do not
charge for such things!". And this is
called newspaper patronage.
Another man (bless you. it does us
good to see such men) comes in and says.
"the year for which l paid is about to ex-
[pire, want to pay for another" He
does SO and retires. This Is newspaper
patronage. ....
Now, isn't newspaper patronage GU
rious thing? And in that great day
when the Gentleman in Black gets his
dues-as he surely will-how many Of
the patrons enumerated above will fall to
bis share. Now it will be seen, that
while certain kinds of patronage arc the
very life and existence Of . newspaper,
there are other kinds Of patronage that is
more destructive than the deadly night
shade. :" ..s.e3.is f.t 81 slsss4 Tao
Reader! where do you stand?
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03
gelecteh 0aetry.
LIFE.

We are born: we laugh; we sleep:
We love; we droop; we die
All wherefore do we laugh or weep?
Why do weep or die?
Who knows that secret deep?
Alas, not /!
Why doth the violet spring
Unseen by human eye?
Why do the radiant season bring
Sweet thoughts that quickly fly?
Why do our fond hearts cling
To things that die? r
We through pain and wrong;
We fght-and fly;
We love; we lose and then ere long,
Stone dead we lies
Oh Life, is all thy song
Endure and-die?.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03

dence upon which to convict SUIT Man
gle of the murder and robbery. He was
convicted, and in two weeks was hanged.
Before his execution he not only con-
fessed that he murdered the pedlar, but
he said that he had killed and robbed a
good many men in different parts Of the
country. His wife was convicted at the
same time, and sentenced to Imprisonment
for life.
"That's the only case of smallpox I
ever doctored, but l think, all things
considered, 1 managed it pretty well.-
Don't you ?"
EYES," said I.
"Then let's 60 at the trout again, -
said Tim. And at them we went.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03

in his own breast consciousness of mer'
iting the worlds respect and where thai
exists, its reward and appreciation are
sure. Whilst, therefore, there is no.
bility in labor, and those who practice it.
arc true noblemen, it is a misfortune o.
the age that neither are properly esti'
mated by many in the world. This,
however, as good fortune will have it,
does not detract from their merits.
The greatest evil thatc an af1ict upon
any nation or people is idleness. It is iu
the first place an unnatural condition oi
existence, and productive of bad conse-
quences, physically, morally and every
other way.
Idlers are drones and obliged to sub
sist upon the industry of others. Being
no use to themselves, and a non-produc-
ing class, they become burthen and a
tax upon society, pensioners. as it were,
on their industrial neighbors. What a
pitiful existence is this, and how con-
temptible in character, compared With the
honest mechanic and laborer. The ele-
vation of labor and of the laboring classes,
should, and must, if we wish to grow
strong and great as a people and ma.
tion, be encouraged. 1t is characteris-
tic of fidelity, honesty. trpthfulness. So
briefly, uprightness, integrity and frugal
ity. If so, then, no worthy member oi
society can refrain from giving it respect,
nor be injured if himself one of the hon.
ored number.
It is to be deplored, finding SO much
honor due to industry. that idleness has
so many devotees, and our country cursed
thereby. If the thousands and hundreds
of thousands, worthless consumers, cor
morants-b burthens upon society-mere
drones and non-producers-were put to
work cultivating the earth. causing it to
bring forth food and raiment for the sus-
tenance of life, how much better off would
We be as nation and respected as peo-
pie? The wailings of misery and Of pow
erty would almost cease; abundance
would take the place of want; the moral
leprosy of idleness fostering all manner
of crime, would subside. and we would
gradually rise to that dignity, honor,
prosperity and happiness known only
where labor and industry are encouraged,
appreciated and respected @
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03
ls88T HDl
1Termsa$2,l in advances

Securing or Jdliiarrbe liar Il; i; caused by the
too abundant use q rsla7iSg afSSG hS-
|enne pepper, or chalk, or both, mixed
with meal or boiled rice, check the com.
Iplaint. sSaHoEo3 ,aoa
Leg weakness 3is zgenerslly gcausedEby
the size and weight of the body, being
more than the legs can bear. It is .shoxa
by the bird resting on the first joint
Being entirely the result Of weakness,
the best treatment IL thst which eises
general strength and stamina 70 the. ssf-
ferer. Tincture Of iron, say five drops
to saucer Of water, must be given.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03
Newspaper Patronage.

There appear to be many different way
of understanding the true meaning o
newspaper patronage as it is called. ane
as an interested party we give place to 4
disquisition on the subject. by one who
knows whereof he speaks" 1t will
serve, perhaps. as a mirror in which GER
tain parties may ''see themselves as 9th.
ers see them - H4d y.1iutim egjirN
Many long and weary years of expe.
rience in the publishing business has
forced the conviction upon us that news.
paper patronage is word Of many def.
nitions, and a great majority of mankind
are either ignorant of the correct defni-
ton or are dishonest. in a strict biblical
sense Of the word. Newspaper patronage
is composed of as many colors as the rain.
bow, and is as changeable as chame-
leon. >'-.' =
One man comes in and subscribes for
the paper and pays for it in advance, and
goes home and reads it with the proud
satisfaction that it is his. He hands 10
his advertisement; asks the price; pays
for it; and goes to his place of business,
and reaps the advantages thereof.
Another man says ''you may put my
name on your books,"' and goes off with
out saying word about pay. Time passes
on. and you want money, you ask him to
pay what is honestly due you. He flies
into passion, perhaps pays. perhaps not,
and orders his paper stopped. This is
called newspaper patronage. -.
Another man has been subscriber a
long time. but has never paid a cent. and
at last becomes tired Of you and wants a
change. He thinks he wants city pa
per. He tells the postmaster he don't
want it, and you'll get paper marked
"refused." But does be call and pay ?
Oh, no he wants his money to pay for
bis city paper. He will pay you after
awhile, he says. But he never does un-
less you sue him. And this, too. is called
newspaper patronage.
Another man brings in fifty cent ad-
vertisement and wants two dollar notice
given it. and if you refuse he goes off mad.
and this is called newspaper patronage.
Another man lives near you-he does
not take the paper-he don't like the edi-
tor-the paper is too small for him-yet
he goes regularly to his neighbors and
reads it, and find fault with it. aud quar-
rels with the opinion of the editor. Oc-
casionally he sees an article he likes, and
begs or gives half dime for the number.
This is called newspaper patronage.
Another man takes two or three city
papers and cannot afford to take home
paper. but be likes it, and comes into the
office and begs one whenever he is in
town. This also is called newspaper pat
ronage.
Another man likes the paper, he takes
a copy for himself and family, and pays
for it and does all he can to get new sub
scribers-be never grumbles, but always
has cheerful word for the editor. II
any little item of interest occurs in bis
neighborhood he informs the editor. This
Is newspaper patronage.
Another man has a patent and wants
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03
! The old afan.l

Bow low the head, boy; do revefeifcs
to the old man. Once liks you. thslsk
|cissitudes life hava silseeea thsi hAir.
|aud schangeds ths. round; fseestp
the worn yissage before you.t Once that
heart beat With aspirations co-equal %
any that you have. felt; aspirations
crushed by disappointment, as yotars
perhaps are destined to be.s Once that
form stalked proudly. through the gay
scenes of pleasure, the; beau-ideal Of
grace; now the hand Of time. that With.
ers the flowers of yesterday, has warped
that fgure andudestroyed the snoble eats
riage.s Once, your tagss he peeysaaM
the thoughts that pass, through ,yose
brain. now wishing to accomplish deeds
equal to a nook, il fame; anon, iimAg gfnss ggff1s
ing life a dream, that the sooner BIZ
awoke from it the better. But he has
lived the dream;4very near through,-
The Lime to awaken is very near, at hand.
yet his eye ever kindles at old deeds of
daring, and the hand takes q firmef grasp
Of the staff. Bow low the head, boy, as
you would, in your old age, be Te7cr-
enced. ~' u. ''''i''.''' ''7'''s1 'fss7seiIi'ss
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03
Things to be Remembered


A good wife is the greatest earthly
blessing. A man is what bis wife makes
him. 1t is the mother who molld6 The
character and destiny of the child. Make
marriage matter Of moral Judgment.
Marry in your own religion. .,ess.s5si4
Marry in different blood and temper
ment from your own. II es s,.-.,ssg
Marry into a family which, you have
long known. = s'''@
Never talk Of one another either alone
or in company. .f'i2T'
Never both manifest anger at 0ucs.
Never speak loud to, one smother, M
less the house is on fire. ydaa3
Let each one strive to yield ,oftenest to
the wishes of the other. II b. .,As
Let self abnegation be the daily aim
and effort of each. 49,. ...,,,..te..l
The very nearest approach to domestic
felicity on earth is in the mutual cultiva-
ton Of an absolute unselfshness. 'nsiz
Never find fault. unless II IS per1eosly
certain thzt asfault has been committed !;
and even then prelude it with . kiss sud
lovingly ,aa9t1 ~ % F1stl n. bs1eiosa
Never-tsuas.with past mistake. t,laos
Neglect the whole world besides, rather
than one another. iisz = sa a5ffeaa
Never allow q request to be repeated,
Il forget" is never an acceptable ex-
cuse.
Never part day without 1osing words
ITO think Of during absense; beside i may
be that yon will not meet again ID life:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03

@Greely says scratch q Democrat
and you will find rebel under his skin"
The earpet-baggers are too dirty, to
scratch. s-zs' '!sss
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03

Why is tiithe happiest ofi tKes vow.
els? The answer is p sBecause ssissiu The
midst Of bliss; esis in he'll, ands all tho
others are in purgatory." b..;,..w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03

EE To be free from desire is money;
to be free from the rage Of perpetually
buying something new is q certain feve-
nue.; TO- be content With What 'Se ipsssest
constitutes the greatest and most osatsia
Of riehes.--Cgeero..e In Eas,l, a1oe,,3
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03

Esz"John,''. said a stingy old bunk
to his hired man. as be was taking din
ner, ''do you want to know how many
pancakes you've eatens'' ai .stss1aqql
"No." ~. rsl.s:g fo.-.s.ag.- sa-a he
You've eaten fourteen" ,-z.:,..-
'.Well." said John. ''you count aud
I'll eat 'ss-sse si~ssT 3Ass =
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03

A BAD REASON BETTER TnAN NoNk.
"A man who had been for some 9ime
suspected Of stealing. sheep from bis
neighbors. was caught one morning in
the very act Of shouldering famous fat
specimen. . !" - ''-'.'''' sn'
-1"Aha! we've caught you at It at last.
have we - You are the man. after all,
that kills our sheep" s II killed this
oDe," he answered. ''any how; and III
kill any mans sheep that tries to bite
me ~ 1h's-oa +.'t. 9s aV9 s'175'@ ans E9fio
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03

@A couple Of ceckneys we're roes
templatiDg one Of the family Of Falcon
id@, at the geological gardens 10 London.
"There's great howl for yodv. ssia ono:
"Get along with youy stoopid - 's1ej1ihsi
the other ) that's not asihovl. that's p
beagle. y The controvery growing warm
between them-"G Gentlemen, I" interpreted
one Of the officers Of the society {ss ID
the fable Of the Chameleon1 a"ym'aeed
not quarrel. !. for You ares both Idnath6
wrong. It is neither q; howl nor = hes
gle; the bird before you is an ork, -. :,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03

Read at the last meeting of American Poultry
the Country Genaenan, by S. NJ. Saunders.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-09-03
Diseases Of Poultry.

eader! where do you stand I?
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1868-04-08
April 4, 1861:
The Ashley@HOlt Conspiracy
Against BEEPresident.

There are rum6rs that facts connected
with the allegedEconspiracy. of Ashley,
Holt, Conover &Ge.$against the Presi-
dent, last year, may be developed during
the trial. Certainly Judge Staubery was
busy to-day Overlapping the assassination
trial and other records, and it is surmis-
ed it is for this purpose.
Stanton knowstke,secret history of the
affair in which these worthless were i'm
plicated but he vail not be called for
the defense, for in the event of his swear
ing falsely they could not contradict his
testimony. It is befived, however, that
the facts can be established by other and
more respectable witnesses.
Among the documentary evidence to
be prescribed by the defense wifi be the
!pr.esident's veto OF. the original Freed
:, MS Bureau Bill, which conferred Oh
H. sxcCntive such vast patronage, ah6
which he declined; This is intended to
ref",e the c.sai,ee that had usurped pow
ar His couns, Rave no fear of success
fully meetiog evs,s charge and pretex
~