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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15
NeaC Advertisements.
NOODS FOR
vi CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
AT S. MANDELBAUM'S
Emporium Of Fashion,

(under Northeast corner of Virginia Hotcl)
As the holidays a1e approaching, and Christ
mas presents is the rallying cry, it would be so
nice to present member of your family or
friend with beautiful new SUIT of CLOTHES
of the very best mako and material-or a nice
OVERCOAT, TALMA, SHAWL, or a fashion
able HAT, or beautiful TIE, SCARF, or era
VAT
And the prettiest part of all is, you can have
any of the above articles at '
Cost for Cash!
We have also, various other articles, both Or
namental and useful, which we will let slide at
cost from now to January LIST, 1869.
@zs- Our object in making this liberal offer is
to reduce our stock as much as possible before
taking our ANNUAL INVENTORY.
This is rare opportunity which but seldom
crosses mans meandering pathway, and we
would earnestly urge those in want of epeay aat;-
Gle necessary to ADORN and BEAUTIFY the
outer man to call at once and secure bargain.
dec15-3t
TENO THE LADIES.-Miss Page would
4 announce to the Ladies of Staunton her ar
rival in this city direct from Nine. Demorest's.
47S Broadway, N. Y, with large supply of the
FINEST FRENCH HAIR,
comprising Switches. Braids, Curls,
Frizettes, Finger Puffs, Pulled
and Braided Chignons, La
dies Fronts, Brands &c..
LADIES OWN HAIR MADE UP TO ORDER
Orders for Hair Jewelry neatly and promptly
filed.
Miss PAGE would respectfully request an
early call, as her stay in town will be limited to
a few days.
Madame Demorest's system of
DRESS CUTTING TAUGHT.
Price of Chart and instructions, So.
dec15-1t# Miss PAGE,
Room No. IT, Va Hotel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15

HURRAH BOYS!
It'll Christmas is Coming!
HEAD QUARTERS SANTA CLAUS DEPOT.
This is to inform you that I have Just arrived
in Staunton, and deposited at
Messrs TAYLOR & KINNEY'S,
The Largest and most Magnificent Stock of
TOYS AND NOTIONS
euer brought to this market. ~
Toys from England, Germany and France,
Toys that walk, talk. and dance,
Toys from Russia, China and Japan,
Toys from everywhere made by man.
At TAYLOR & KINNEY'S BAZAAR!
Vs. Also, a full stock of fresh Confectioneries
consisting i'll part of
French and American Candies,
Prime Layer Raisns,
Fresh Sicily Currants,
Fresh Citron.
Soft Shell Almonds,
New Palm Nuts
New English Walnuts,
Filberts, Pecans, sc.
Also large and complete assortment of FIRE
WORKS of all kinds.
NEss- We wish to call particular attention to
our stock of Dolls, which have been selected
with great care, embracing all the new styles
which we are prepared to sell at low figures.
n. B.-We wish the public to understand
that we sell as cheap as the cheapest. We man.
ufacture most of our goods, and feel confident in
asserting that they cannot be excelled All we
ask is a call, and we think we can supply every
one with something nice for Christmas.
TAYLOR d KINNEY
Wholesale and Retail Confectioners.-
decl5-H Main street, Staunton.
DUBLIC SALE.-As agent for the heirs of
Il George Zimmerman, decd, will offer for
sale on the premises, at public auction, on
FRIDAY, THE 8TH DAY OF JANUARY
1869, the valuable tact of land on which the said
Zimmerman resided at the time of his death. ly-
ing 81 miles Northwest of Staunton, adjoining
the lands of John Trimble Samuel K. Taylor,
Joseph Houseman and others, containing, by re-
cent survey, l67 acres. About 100 acres of
said tract are cleared, and in high state of i'm
prOvement, and we'll adapted to the growth of
grain and grass; the residue is equal in quality
to any upland in the county, and very heavily
timbered. The improvements consist of small
frame DWELLING HOUSE, with four rooms,
a tolerably good barn, corn-crib, and other out
buildings.
At the same time and place, as administrator
of the said Zimmerman, I will sell his personal
property, consisting of Horses, Cattle, among
them several fine Milk Cows. Corn, Hay Farm
ing Implements, Household and Kitchen Furn-
iture and sundry other articles. The land will
be sold for one-third cash, and the balance in one
and two years. with interest. Bonds to be exc
cuted with personal security, and the legal title
retained until the last one is paid. ~
Personal Property on credit of months, for
all sums over $40; under that sum, cash.
The land will be shown to any one desiring to
examine it before the day of SALE by Mr.. Argen-
bright who resides on it. @Hr s1
w B. KAYSER, Agent for
the heirs, and Admir- of Geo. Zimmerman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15
HOUSE & LOT FOR SALE,-I will

Ill sell, privately my house and lot, in the vii
lage of New Hampden, located in Crab Bottom,
Highland county, Va 1t is No. situation for
mechanic of any kind. Water power can be
attached to machinery on the lot Any person
ener, ESQ, who resides near the village.
j. w. ARBOGAST,
dec15-2t Crab Bottom. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15

VHNO THE PUBLEC.-The experience of
Il the past two years has shown the necessity
of strict adherence to cash sales. All importers
and manufacturers require of us cash at the ex-
piration of each month, to meet which we find it
impossible to rely upon collections, and have to
resort to means outside our business. This we
wish to avoid and WILL therefore after the 1st of
January, 1869, sell strictly for cash.
A settlement at the end of each month by such
persons as merchants, builders, and others to
whom it may be more convenient will be consid.
cred equivalent to cash.
All persons indebted to us will confer favor
by settling by the 1st of January, or as soon af-
ter as possible, as we are DESTROYS of closing up
past accounts and are much in need of funds.
GEO. E. PRICE
WOODS & GILKESON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15

''The negroes Of Georgia appear to be in a
somewhat rampantcondition. They have been
whites in the vicinity of Savannah that the
Mayor of that city found it necessary to COM
mission special police force for patrol duty on
the outskirts of the city. A party of these po-
lice, principally composed of German farmers,
who were protecting their property, under Or
ders of the Mayor, on Saturday night, were fir
ed uron by band of about forty negroes lying
in ambush, and the chief of the police was kill
ed and three of his posse wounded. Is it not
time that the white citizens of the South were
protected from the brutality of their negro mas
tiers? Does not the present system OF recons
struction require to be remodeled ?'-Neao
York Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15
/ WAGON FOR SALE.-The subscriber

vately before that time, on December Court day,
the 18th, at the Courthouse, a TWO-HORSE
WAGON. 1t is secondhand wagon, newly
repaired, and is good wagon. Those wishing
the Augusta Springs Road, about miles from
Staunton. G. w. FALL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15

On Wednesday last, Jno. w. Garrett, Esq,
was unanimously reelected President of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15

Painted by w. ID. Washington, Esq. of Rich
mond, Va; engraved by A. G. Campbell,
- of New York
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15
NeaC Advertisements.
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VIRGINIA, to wit AT rules held in the
Y Clerks Office of the Court of Hastings for
the town of Staunton, the 9Th day of Dec, 1868,
Echols. Bell & Catlett. plaintiffs,
q. +. Clppenger and Frank Hirsh
late partners, trading as Clippenger
Hirsh. Henry Forrer, and Benz
F. w. Harlan. defendants
The object of this suit is to recover from the
defendants debt of Four hundred dollars, with
interest thereon from the 4th day of December,
1865 and two dollars and ten cents charges of
protest-due by protested negotiable note.
And it appearing by affidavit fled in this cause
that the defendant, Frank Hlrsh, is not an inhab-
liant of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that
he do appear here within one month after due
publication of this notice and do what may be
necessary to protect his interest.
copy--teste,
JAMES f. PATTERSON, Clerk
ECHoLs, BELL & CATLETT, P. Q.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15
IEVRUST SALE-Pursuant to deed of trust

urSuunt 10 u uoeQ OF trust
Il executed to me by Henry Bushong, bearing
date 18th of September 1858, and recorded in the
Clerks Office of the County Court of Augusta
shall offer for sale, at public auction, on Fri
day. the 25th day of December, 1868, the following
property, to wit: All his right, title and interest
of all kind soever in and to certain Mill prop
erty, upon Christian Creek, in said county of
Augusta, with the ground thereto attached, con-
tanning Two Acres together with all the interest
in the tolls and proceeds of said mill, together
with the following personal property, to wit l
bay mare 2 years old past y head hogs, with
their increase, l COW, together with the following
household property: 6 featherbeds, bedsteads
and bedding 2tables, 2 candlestands, bureaus,
and bookcase, cooking stove and its furniture,
dozen windsor chairs, table furniture of ali
kinds such as plates, &C., together with all prop
erty of any kind soever, or interest of any kind
of property notes, bonds &c. The mill andtwo
acres of land will be sold subject to the widows
dover This mill is in fine wheat-growing part
of the county, and in good repair. The title is
believed to be good, but such only will be con-
veyed as is vested in as trustee. The sale will
take place upon the premises. Terms cash.
noyNHtds u. D. POE, Trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15

Among the persons reported to have lost
their lives by the late steam boat collision on the
Ohio, was Rev. Robert j. Parvin, general Sec
rotary of the Evangelical Education Society of
the Episcopal Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15
nUBLIC SALE.-Having determined to

III make a change IN my business, have Ieas-
ed my farm and will sell at public auction, on
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 1868,
the following valuable property to wit
200 bushels of Wheat, 500 bushels of Corn, Is
tons of Hay, 10 or Is bushels of Glover Seed,
No. work Horses, l Colt, fresh mich Cows,
young Cattle, fat Hogs 10 Shoats, plantation
Wagons, break Wagon and Harness, Mol
Carriage and new Harness, heavy Harness for
four horses Montgomery Wheat Fan, Willough-
by Drill, Hubbard Reaper and Mower, Southern
Corn Shelter, Plows, Harrows, Horse Rake, and
IMPLEMENTS. Also, some Household and
Kitchen Furniture, in part, as follows Two Bu-
reaus 8 Bedsteads, large Walnut Wardrobe, one
dozen Chairs, Union Washing Machine 40 gall
lon copper Kettle, half dozen Vinegar barrels,
also about 700 Myatt wine plants and great va
rety not necessary to mention
Terms at sale. j. WAYNE SPITLER
nov17-4t
PECK & CUSHING Auctioneers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15

WANTED.-A White Girl to nurse and do
w homework. Apply to
a G.. CHILD,
on Frederick St, opposite Episcopal Institute
dec15-1t .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15
I1AIR AT CHI URCHVILLE.-The La

II dies of the village and vicinity will hold a
FAIR at Churchville on Christmas Eve, Christ
mas day and night, for the benefit of the Pres
byteran Manse in that place. Ample prepare
tions have been made. -s-
doc 15-ot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15

NI request the Concert, given by the Juve-
nile Musical Association, at the D., d. and Blind
Institution, on Friday evening last, will be re-
peated in the Town Hall, on THURSDAY even
ing next, at u O'clock. Tickets Is cents each.
dec15-1t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15

The proposals of capitulation made by the in
surgents at Cadiz were not accepted, and at the
expiration of the armistice hostilities commen-
ced and desperate conflict took place, with
heavy loss on both sides in killed and wounded
but no decisive result Great excitement pre-
walls in the Southern provinces, and General
Prim is on his way thither, hoping his presence
will restore tranquility.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15

10 " " ~ - ~ W % o' =
During the fiscal year ending June 80, 1868,
six millions six hundred and ffty-fve thousand
seven hundred acres ofpublic land were disposed
Of
| = y
On the Both of June, 1868, one hundred and
| sixty nine thousand six hundred and forty-three
names were borne on the pension rolls, and dur
paid for pensions, including the expenses of dis
| bursement, was $24,O1O. 982, being So, 391, OPS
greater than that expended for like purposes dur
ing the preceding year.
The companies constructing the railway from
Omaha to Sacramento have been most energetical-
ly engaged in prosecuting the work, and it is be-
lieved that the line will be completed before the
expiration ofthe next fiscal year.
The strength of our military force on the SOth
of September last was forty thousand men,
| and it is computed that by the LIST Of January
next this number will be decreased to forty-three
thousand 1t is the opinion of the Secretary of
War that within the next year considerable
diminution of the infantry force may be made
without detriment to the interests ofthe country
and in view of the great expense attending the
military peace establishment and the absolute
necessity of retrenchment wherever it can be ap-
piled, it is hoped that Congress will sanction the
reduction which his report recommends. While
in 1860 sixteen thousand three hundred men cost
the nation $16 472 000 the sum of $65 682 900 is
army during the fiscal year ending June 80, 1870
The estimates of the War Department for the last
two fiscal years were for 1867, 500, 814, 461, and
for 1863 $25, 205, $780, The actual expenditures
during the same periods were respectively, $685.
224 Ais and $125, 246,64s
The estimate submitted in December last for
the fiscal year ending June 3d. 1869, was ST.
124 1877; the expenditures for the first quarter,
ending the 3Oth of September last, were $27 2l9-
III, and the Secretary the Treasury gives $685.
100000 as the amount which will probably be
required dnring the remaining three quarters, if
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-15
WYNN. A. PRATT,
w Architect, Surveyor.

dec15-3m indicator COW
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-05-30

"a The party opposed to the democ-
racy always seem to be peculiarly unfortu-
nate with their Presidents. One Gen.
Harrison) died within a month after his
election the Vice President, Tyler, who
was elected with him, was threatened with
impeachment by his own party. The next
President chosen by them was Gen. Tay-
lor. He died within fifteen months after
his election. His successor, Dir. Fillmore,
(Vice President) was denounced by the
party which elected him as a traitor. The
next in order Of succession was Mr.. Lin
coin. His choice on the first term pro-
duced a terrible civil war. He was re-
elected, and was murdered within one
month. His successor, Mr.. johnson,
elected on the same ticket, his party pro-
pose to remove from Office before the ex-
piration of his term, by revolutionary vio-
lenee. Dissatisfaction, war, murder and
terrible discord are the natural ACCOMPANY
ments of the presidency when it is not in
democratic hands. The people hereafter
will remember the lessons Of the past!-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-05-30
How 60 ten Good Flour.

The proof of a pudding is in the eat
ing. and the best and surest test of -four
is to cook il, but it is frequently desirable
to know hOw to select good -four at times
when it is very inconvenient to apply the
test, and at such times it is well to OBJ.
serve these rules: First, look to the col
or; if it is white, with a yellowish or
straw colored tint, buy il. Is it very
white, with a blueish cast, or with white
specks on it, refuse it; second, examine
its adhesiveness, wet aud knead a little of
1t between your fingers; if it works soft
and sticky, it is poor; third, throw a
lump Of dry -four against a smooth sur
face, if it falls like powder, it is bad;
fourth, squeeze some of the -four In your
hand, and if it retains the shape given by
the pressure, that, too, is q good sign ;
fifth, place a thimble full of it in the palm
O. the hand, and rub it gently with the
finger of the other hand. If it smooths
down under the finger, feeling silky aud
slippery, it is of inferior quality, though
of fancy brand, high priced and white as
the virgin snow drift. 1t has been either
too slow ground or made from damaged
wheat, or perhaps having an unusual per
centum of gluten-murdered with dull
burs, and viii never make good, light,
wholesome bread. But if the -four rubs
through in the palm, feeling like fine
sand, and has an orange tint, purchase
confidently. Flour that will stand all
these tests, it is safe to buy. It will not
disappoinr you. Such -four whatever may
be its branded reputation, though its price
be at the lowest figure, will make good,
light, nutritious bread.-Epchdnge.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-05-30

A MERITED TRIBUTE.-The Jews,
the world over, are noted for their kind
ness to their own people. In London
they number about fifty five thousand, the
majority of whom are foreigners, and re-
eeiye only a little aid to help them on their
way to other countries. 1t Is against
Jewish principles to allow any of their
poor to come upon the public. All the
sick in poverty are cared for, and provf
sion is made for widows and orphans
Efficient societies, literally provided with
funds, supply the poor with food, help
the old people as they need, and bury the
dead. Some of the free hospitals in Lon
don have Jewish wards, but all the ex-
penses of those wards are paid for from
the treasury of Jewish organizations. II
any able-bodied persons are out of en-
ployment, and need help, they receive 40
gratuity, but are accommodated with a
temporary loan, and the cases are said to
be rare in which these debts are not full
IL repaid.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-05-30
ADVERTISEMENT
A D D r E S S
-To THU
NERVOUS AND DEBILITATEDl

THOSE WHOSE sUFFERINGs HAVE
been protracted from hidden causes, and
whose cases require prompt trosimentto render OK
istenoc desirable. If you are suffering or have
suffered from involuntary discharges, what effect
you feel weak, debilitated, easily tiredf Does a
little extra exertion produce palpitation Of the
heart? Does your liver, or urinary organs, OF
your kidneys. frequently get out Of ordSr1 Il
your urine sometimes thick, milky, or aosky, OF
Is II ropy on .scttlingi Or does o thick scum rise
to the top Or is a sediment at the bottom afteI
it has stood awhilel Do you have spells Of short
breathing or dyspepsiA1 Are your bowels consti,
patedl Do you have spells Of fainting or PUSHES
Of blood to the head1 Is your memory impaired
Is your mind constantly dwelling upon this sub,
ljectg Do you feel dull, l~istIess, mopiDg. tired Of
company, OF life3 Do you wish TO DO left alone
to get away from everybody Does any littl'
thing make you start or jump Isyour sleep bro
ken or ~restless7 Is the lustre Of your eye as bril-
liant? The bloom on your cheek as bright7 Dc
you enjoy yourself In society as well1 Do you
pursue your business with the same energyT D,
you feel as much confidence In yourselfl Are you
spirits dull and tagging. given to ats of melAp
choly7 II so, do not lay 1t to your liver or dys
pepsia.
Have you restless nights1 Your back weak
your knees weak, and have but little appetite, ant
yOu attribute this TO dyspepsia or liver-eomplaInt
Now, reader, self-abuse, venerOal diseases hAdi,
cured. and sexual excuses, are all capable Of pro
ducing q weakness Of the geperatIve organs. Tn
organs Of generation, when In perfect health
make the man. Did you ever thInk that shos'
bold, defiant, energetic, perseysTing. successful
buslness-m men arc always those whose generatIv,
organs are In perfect health You mover hea
such men complain Of being melancholy, Of aeE
vousnsss, Of paipitation Of tho heart. They ar
never afraid they cannot succeed In business
they don't become sad and discouraged; tho,
are always polite and pleasant In the company o
ladies, and look you and them night in the face
none Of your downeas. looks or any other mean
meas about them. I do no. mean those who keel
the organs Inhamed by running to excess. Thee
will not only ruin their constitutions. but ais,
those they do business with or fer.
How many men. from badly cured diseases
from the effects Of self-abuss and excuses, hav,
brought about that state of weakness in those or
gans that has reduced the general saystsn .
much IS to produce almost every other disease
idiOcy, luaaey. paralysis, spinal affections, suicide
and almost every other form Of disease which hu
mainly Is heir 70, aud the real cause ofthe troubI
scarcely ever Suspected, and hare doe,orsd for al
but the right one.
Diseases Of these organs require the use Of
diuretie.