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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
KIN r.!
Foul play" henpecklng.

Foul play '-henpecklng.
A Door schoolmaster recently struck le'
1t was Juvenile.
regular sucker-A man who takes claret
punch every morning In summer
Why is coffee like an axe with dun euge
Rocanse # has to be ground before it is used'
ssYou look as though you were beside your
self" as the wag said to fellow VINO stoou w.
side a donkey.
Tn California the radishes grow twenty-four
r. thirty feet long. They are pulled up by ma nj
chinery. and farmers wall up the holes Tor Wens'
We overheard bachelor remark the other
dav that he was bound to get Wlte-anc a
vonng one at that He should get the vile
first.
A country editor having received two g0ld
dollars in advance for his paper, says that ne
still allows his children to play With other CHI
dren, as usual.
A Yankee wishing for some sauce for his
dumplings, forgot the name of it. and sald -
Here. waiter, fetch me some OF that gravy
you wallop your dumpllngs IN !!
Our little garden patch has been prot.
liable, very-this season: The bugs ate up the
cucumbers, and the chickens ate up the bugs,
the neiehbors' cats ate up the chickens, and
we are now in search of something that will eat
the cats. Who will aid US.
A country youth at a Bosting hotel rather as
tonished the guests at breakfast, by extending
himself across the table, and saying, DADDY
I'm not very hungry, but III take two of them
lickems and later, and two of them are square
nuts and tWister, and a great hunk OF that are
mince pie.
II dreamed a dream the other night, when
everything was still; I dreamed | saw old Bel
zebnb coming down the hill My printer
bill was in his paw, and blood was in his eyes
says he, young man, your 'weasle' draw or else
prepare to die; [ gazed Old Sooty IN the iace'
and read the only chance to avail myself OF sa-
wing grace Itoas Pay up 4" Adconce'
There is moral in that dream
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

Several ambitious young men in town are
eating Swiss cheese and drinking lager to ena-
bic them to dance the German
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
Alena,ada.i0 advertisements.

AleEn3ed3'i0 Advertisements.
WV H. Fo"t dats F Fl; : $ e 1rini.seaa.,
PRODUCE, FORWARDING, AND
Commission Merchants,
Also Dealers in
LUMP AND GROUND PLASTER,
43 Union ST., and 16 South Wharves,
ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA.
Ms5~ Pure fine Ground Windsor Plaster always
~ on hand and for sale at market rates.
jan BIT nov26 t.-
WIN. B. PRICE, MARSHALL II. G. WILLIS,
Alexandria. Culpeper county.
DRICE s. WILLIS,
FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 6 South Union Street,
- o ALEXANDRIA, VA
Prompt and faithful attention will be given to
ii selling all kinds of Country Produce
GROCERIES,, GUANO, SEEDS, &C.,
furnished at lowest market prices for cash.
Goods forwarded promptly
ne Consignments solicited and prompt re-
turns made .t.. mar 31-tf
GREGORY a. PAUL, :
IL WHOLESALE GROCERS AND
~ Commission Merchants,
~ b For the sale of
Flour and all kinds of Country Produce,
.4a Nos. q and % King street,
declO-1y H ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
Boots and Shoes.


EsRfCES RED UCED II am prepared to
Shoes, and Caters at greatly reduced prices. The
following is list of prices for the very best homo
made work, made to order:
Gents fine French Calf-Skin sewed Boots, S11 90
Gents fine city calf-skin sewed Boots 10 90
Gents fine French calf-skin sewed Caters, 100
Gents fine French calf-skn sewed Shoes. 90
Gents fine city calf-skin sewed Shoes. so
Gents kip sewed Boots Observation-Disclosures. 500
GentS KIP DoOIs... w
Best coarse, upper leather, pegged Boots,... 34a4
Best coarse, upper leather, pegged Shoes. 2la3
+ -, ALL WORK WARRANTED!
By strict attention to business and by putting
up good work, 1 hope to merit continuance of
the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon
me- JAMES PAGAN,
Main Street, Staunton, Va.
N. office of DR. Donaghe, on Main Street,
opposite Dr. Chapman's office, is prepared to
cvv LADIES, MISSES. AND TFla
<ss% CHILDREN'S SHOES, RKa
of all styles and of the best quality.
Having fitted up neat room for the accoIimo-
have them call and leave their measures for any
work they may need promising to give satisfac-
ton, as usual, in each and every instance.
feb25-tf > .a-- IHa.
NET THE BEST.-Just received large
NJ lot of those Baltimore made
Ladies' Calfskin sewed Shoes,
z Ladies' Morocco s. g
And mems No. l heavy Kip Boots,
All warranted to give satisfaction. Call and see
them. N. b. HENDR4.
dec loft
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
"Albemarle Ghost. ="

The ghost, with but few EXCEPTIONS makes
his nightly appearance at the residence of Mr.
Moon We do not ike to allude to the mys-
ferrous affair, but as public journalist it is
our duty to do so. There is nothing in the an
nails of history so mysterious to US as the per-
formances Of the ghost. 1t does not surprise
us to hear of rocks flying through windows and
Of flashing lights; but it does not only surprise
but astonishes us to know that for the past two
years the greatest effort has been made to de-
tect the rogue Or ghost and he is still defy
ing the guard and playing his pranks as usual
Mr.. Myers must come over and Tread the three
last chapters of Daniel - .ScottsciWe Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
F9gs NSEs EDFsgNG GOODS.

4 We have just received the newest styles of
Sprlng prints. in Calicoes and other dress goods
and nice variety of Cassimeres, &c, for gentle
mcn Our stock is complete, in all its branches
for the season, and we propose to sell at the low
est rates, to cash and prompt customers. :,
All those in our debt will please recollect to
call and pay during this month"; as we dislike to
put claims in hands of collectors.
marl7-tf kA4SER q YOUNG.
az AYSER ~ YOUNG ask special atten-
IL ton to their fine line of Black Silks, En-
broderies, Laces, Linen Cambria Handkerchiets'
Muslins, Cambrics, Irish Linens, English Cotton
Hosiery, City made Shoes, and Dress Goods in
all their variety.
Their stock is very full and complete.
anr14-tf y -.---- -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

GEORGE w. ROYSTER.
WITH DUNLOP & NJ CANOE,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
for the sale of Wheat, Corn, Tobacco and Pro-
duce generally, and for the purchase Of merchan-
disc of every description.
Office on Cary Street, between 10th & 18th,
Richmond, Va.
References M. Harvey Efinger, Cashier
First National Bank, Staunton, Va. Gen. John
Echols, President National Valley Bank, Staun-
ton; G. G. Strayer, Cashier Bank of Rockingham,
Harrisonburg; A. F. Denny, Cashier Bank Rock
bridoe T,exinrton Va .ie23-3m&
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
Frightful Balloon Ascension in Missouri

A young beginner in the art of seronautics
came near losing his life in his upward, or rath-
or downward, career on the Fourth, at Mexico,
Audrian county, Missouri. While black man
was engaged in generating gas, some portion of
the oil was spilled or thrown upon The side Of
the lower part of the lower part of the machin-
cry, below the seat Of the young ''aspirant,"
and at the moment of starting, the basket
swung over the blaze and took fire The bal
Ion, large one, went up with great rapidity,
and was at great height when the candidate
for high honors discovered his danger. As
quickly as possible he pulled his ropes to let out
the gas, and down he came at rate that would
have killed him beyond peradventure but for
the fortunate circumstance Of his dropping into
the top Of a very large tree. The poor man,
nearly enveloped in the flames, and badly
scratched and bruised by the branches of the
tree, came to the ground like sportsman s
wounded squirrel mot dead, but kicking. .
The balon continued to burn in the top Of the
oak until consumed. Such a perilous ascent
and descent was never seen before
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
MSON e. 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 full Market Pri-
ces and prompt Returns. Liberal Aduamces
made. Grain Bags furnished at Staunton.
Refer by permission to Planters National Bank
of Va Messrs. A. Y. Stokes & Co., r. H. Maui
ry s. Co., and A. F. Harvey, Esq, Richmond
Wilson, Son 6 Co., Baltimore; c.. G.. Strayer,
Va +; First National Bank, A. M. Pierce & Co.,
and John B. Hogc, Staunton; A. A. Sproul,
Middebrook; r. e. Gilkeson, Stribling Springs
John B. Smith, Waynesboro; and H. B. Seig,
Churchville
next door to Peck & Gushing, STANTON, VA.
apri11d-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
Insurance..
VkvssE ARLINGTON MUTUAL, LIFE
Il INSURANCE COMPANY OF VA.

Incorporated by Special Charter 1867
Home Office 1914 Main street. Richmond Va
Guarantee capital. .S136 600
Income to lst of April, 1868 Fiscal year, 2O7 600
Number of policies issued, S, O34-insuring 81
So, $50, one claim, $4,000 Showing the largest
average of policies of any American company,
and success that is unparalleled in the first fiscal
year.
Issues all kinds of non-forfeiting LIFE and
ENDOWMENT POLICIES, and also POLL
ClES upon RETURN PREMIUM PLANS
NO RESTRICTION OF TRAVEL OR RES
IDENCE
In any part of North America north of the south
ern cape of Florida, or in Europe, at any season
of the year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

We take the following extract from an article
in that excellent paper-THe Banner of the
South-edited by Father A. J. Ryan, and pub
Gshed at Augusta, Ga:
Society in the South, before the war and af
ter the war, is as Hyperion to Satyr" We
find men Of high standing and honor denying
to day what they were to die by six years ago.
Men trampling on a banner, and trailing its sa-
cred folds in filth, who, but recently, bore its
staff far on high, with their crests iumined
and victory flashing from their eyes, now pro.
claiming, by an oath for Office and pelf, that
the principles which that banner represented
were moral and political wrong, and that they
regret the part they took in the late war-the
brightest part of their past life X =
If these men who hold Office under reconstruct
ed and iron clad oaths, were honest when in the
Confederate ranks they are periurers now. If
they are honest now, whilst holding Office, they
were traitors. while wearing the grey"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

Out West there lives man who never hest
tates to tell lie wheneverit serves his purpose.
At one time he joined the church, but becom-
Ing backslider soon after. the clergyman re-
monstrated with him. and alluded to the pun
ishment which he might expect to meet here
after unless he reformed. ''Why, Mr.. Siftin, -
the divine added, you bear the reputation of
being the greatest storyteler in the State. -
~ know it, " said the sinner; i know that I'm
a great liar, but | can't help telling lies. I've
shed barrels and barrels of tears because nature
so shaped my tongue that it's never easy unless
when telling monstrous whoppers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

DAVID b. CLARK, j. r. SWORDS,
late Clark d Blair. late Neal Leigh 81 Co.
nAVHD e. CLARK.
III successors to Dvaid B. Clark,
General Commission Merchants,
Cary Street. near Danville Depot,
Llg'. Richmond, Virginia,
make sales of Grain, Flour, Tobacco, and Pro-
duce generally, and Cattle. a5
s They attend regularly Allegheny, Albemarle
Augusta and Louisa monthly courts
feb4 to sep3
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

1t has received over six thousand voluntary tes
umonlals OF its excellence, many of which
are from physicians in high standing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

Institute. Office and Ware-rooms-No. North
Liberty Street near BaltiimoreSt, Baltimore Md.
STIEFF's PIANOS have all the latest improve
ments, including the Agrafe Treble, Ivory
Fronts and the improved French Action-fully
warranted for five years. with the privilege of
exchange within twelve months, if not entirely
satisfactory to purchasers. -..
Second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand from $50 to $500.
REFEREEs-who have our Pianos in use
Gen. r. E. LEE, Va. Gen. Robt. Ransom,
Wilmington, n. c.; John W. Abby. VIM. H.
Tams, M. G. Hartman, B. B. Donaghe, A NJ.
Bruce, Deaf and Dumb and Blind, and Insane
Institutions, Rev. r. II. Phillips, Va. Female
Institute, Miss Mary Baldwin, Augusta Female
Seminary, Stanton. apr21-tfeb25
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

An Englishman once fell from his horse and
injured his thumb The pain increasing, he
was obliged to send for surgeon. One day
the doctor was unable to visit his patient, and
sent his son instead Have you visited the
Euglishman?' said the father, In the evening.
YES" replied the young man: L have drawn
out thorn. which [ ascertained to be the chief
cause of his agony" Fool exclaimed the
father, II trusted you had more sense now
there is an end Of the job.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
Richmond Advertisements.
CAMPSON JONES, Jr. & CO.,

CAMPSON JONES, Jr. & CO.,
General Commission Merchants
AND WHOLESALE GROCERS,
No. 5 East and Nos 4, s. West Fifteenth ST.,
Between Main and Cary,
R1HMOND, VA,
Solicit consignments of Flour, Wheat, Corn and
all kinds of Country Produce
Liberal Cash Aduancements made on consign-
ments in hand.
Bags for Grain furnished when desired
july20-4t@
WISE BROTHERS..
w Commission Merchants,
1904 Cary Street, Richmond, Va,
Solicit consignments of Leaf Tobacco Grain,
Flour Hay, and Country Produce generally.
We have q full supply of GRAIN BAGS.
Our best personal attention is given to all sales
for which prompt REMIT ances are made in any
way desired, and all orders carefully filled.
Thankful to our friends for their past confidence
we hope this season to merit in every way a con
tinuance of their patronage
REFERENCES:
Gen. Henry A. WISE Richmond, Va
Jos. r. Anderson g. Co., g
Haxall. Crenshaw & Co., &C &c
J. B. Morton, Cashier National, Bank of Va
july2l-2m
WIN. j. HENNING, P. Z. WILSON,
Richmond Va. Augusta county, Va
C. w. McCLUNG
WITH
EEENNENG & WILSON.
I'll Commission Merchants
No. 1900 Franklin Street.
/t3 RICHMOND, VA. -
gusta Rockingham, Rockbridge and Albemarle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

80 A Il!
u Anthracite Coal,
of best quality,
FOR FOUNDRY, FACTORY
AND FAMILY USE
ALSO SMITHS COAL.
S. Fl. HALVES,
mar31-6m Richmond, Va.
ABNER F. HARVEY JOHN D. HARVEY.
JOHN H. WILLIAMS.
EOfHN &. EFFENGER.
% With HARVEYS 81 WILLIAMS,
Wholesale Grocers and General
Commission Merchants,
Commercial Block, corner Cary and 18th streets,
Richmond, "a,
Particular attention given to the sale of
Tobacco, Wheat, Flour. Corn, Bacon,
Butter sc. Grain Bags furnished promptly
when required.
References:
NJ Harvey Effinger Cashier First National
Bank of Staunton.
VIM Eskridge Cashier National Valley Bank.
Mcclure 6 Bumgardner, and Baker Brothers.
Waynesboro.- Thomas II. Antrim and John
X. Coiner nlarch3-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
F. JOEL ETTINGER. AGENT

STAUNToN, VA.
Gold Medal for 1867
has just been awar-
ded to Chas. M.
Stief for the best
Piano now made,
over Baltimore,
Philadelphia and
New York Pianos,
hv tho Morx,1opd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
stops Hair Falling Out.

1t is composed entirely of simple and purely
vegetable substances.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04

IN the glass;, by Druggists and Dealers insFa an
cy Goods everywhere, at One Dollar per Bottle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-04
ms gsANCEC COMPANY.

Peck & Cushing, Agents at Staunton.
Dr. VIM S. McChesney, Medical Examiner
New-York tribune., 1868-09-12
GrOuhlnn GrlI Gstatt for saIt.

A FIRST-CLASS four story, brOWn-stone
n HOUSE facing Carroll Park in elegant order contains "a
Address Box No ol station A. Newfof PoOmre
HOUSE i'm BROOKLYN for SALE-NO. AZ
EIopsce, an igoderu Improvements; half block from ash
urtun Park Possession October Apply
premises.
New-York tribune., 1868-09-12
REAL ESTATE.
Nrw-YorK, Friday, Sept. Il, 1888.

-
nr,od,r,v and the avenues of this city are
-, ,.,,,i,,., ,,oderuzcd. TEGe are probably not
- ,,o,rs on one Of them over which the pedestrian
-, VII without having 20 climb over heaps OF bHck
"a ,.rar The owners Of old rOokcres are finding that
=, land ia too valuable to be encumbered with compaia
tolv worthless structures aud where they have 'he
oces.ary cash are tearing them down aud 1tliaci"s
,bn with costly structures and II they are LOT ape 10
d themselves they place the property ln tHe H"iA''
and sell 90 those who are able a day or Two ago We
mentioned the activity Of builders on IhrdaVe anu W
,,clnity but Broadway Itself is undergoing as in"D'
changes as are any Of the comparatively newer suo'
aud among them We mention ii oiueI Ira,oo
at the Battery. The Equitabie l@4o ,
i,,iIding AT the corner Of Cedar-st' ana lhe
- ~, I,or.,-co This Is TO he the site of Wells,
,,rgo A Co : ,ld E.press-utce and the a. a.
aIrr adv laid When completed, tlls VIZ ao ~
finest buildings on Broadway, - hne, rc,noved and
-rrerlv the old Howard Hotel mas u',H ~ o'
. t y % II Is 60 be used when compile
red for stores, &c The NaOlss n ti,s y, 1 ~
rieied In about mouth In0 az o,"rdt fDlI des
1oIk In li'o SSIich appeared in THE TRIBUNE several
90 have been laid. hut, owing 20 the strike OF
f The new building just above Caualst, on the east
80 on a lot which sold last spring Tot
10000 is nearly completed while on the other sde OF the
way n little further mp WorkmtR arc feHOIlnS .Ho
debris from the site ~ BdruuWs old Museum MI IeteI
Cl>ev who purchased this property at auction IN the
nrrr will with his partner erect on these lots Two or
oro valuable stores Tho old East River Bank has been
renovated aud converted into hne store Inc Messs
Tuy have torn down Dr. Cheevers old church, aud arc
60 erect building on Tie lot 'Sxl4o IT, nreProCr i a1
complete thrOu ghOut Work Is progressing on AthoIu
Constable & Co.'S new store between Eighteenth and
Nutteensts. On the opposite side OF broadway hesS
Lake MCCrecry sNc purchased properly oI StoNs pt
" tyo not vet commenced operations. Beside THESE many
buildings Of minor Importance are yet lpcomllete, anu
number Of dwellings commenced last Spring have been
New-York tribune., 1868-09-12
GrxrRAL REAL EsTATE ITEMS.

GENERAL ktAL L. = lL'lo
Nr. Delaney has disposed of 81 acres of land
ei Ducuta for <l.0uO an acre
several plans for extending and improving
wmUtdvc., Boston, have hcen proposeu' me H"tt'"
ciinks these improvements much needed.
The Allan Carpenter farm, about halt mile
month NJ the railroad depot no Rye. ~ ~ consisting OF
pt lc9 acres has hecu purchased % MI fark OF the
= m Of Park rhord.
A portion of Mr.. Edward Horizons estate at
V.rt Chester was SOLD ky auction on Tuesday last IN
I,Idiug lots Several of them brought an average OF
aul cach They ave iu au eligible location, anu Only
sl.lt distance from Gao depot.
Ninc real esrate sales were reported on Bos-
rl Highlands "Wednesday, amouuuugln IN the aggregate
10 s- 40 a great number Cf handsome dwellings, are
y ius erected flc highlands eight OF them arc to
lrthcr Ou ShawmutavC., aud VIII cost SHOW ehch'
A Nh Cox, builder, has, during the present
vtr, c.ccted number of dwellings. d moderate cost
1a ford and MoOGhlutst> all Ot which he has ds-
y,,od Of a. soon completed His sales OF houses ln
g. $4,000.
\ rcw grain elevqtor is in course of erection,
= 'hc Boston and Albany Railroad Company, al iAc
E-ujh End. Boston. The walls 81 the lower portion OF
structure 0f buck 10 the hight of ~ feet, ana
ICrc The main floor is Prom this point the chief story
which D. 81 feet Lch, and contains the grain Dlns
le walls ~ his story Of lumber entirely after the
1r wooden story thccc ale - bins, some o which VIII
81 % I-Ol bushels ~ grain. and some 5000. The total ca
Ja.itl of the Cduct -sO bushels. By the machinery
here used carload grain can be brought direct from
CC-u, cnpcd at tI- elevator m ten minutes ana the
C-t, sent back Tie s day; he cost OF elevatlng and
80 five DAYS and for alCn-cr storage so much every
tar days The cost OF The building VIII be 100000
New-York tribune., 1868-09-12
6itp Zeal estate for Salf.


A G LOOMS g. Co. Real Estate Brokers
~. ni Agent. OGcs No l24 Broadway fc.sss HOUSES and
JJfs fr SALE Money loaned 90 bond sud norigass
BOULEVARD and HUDSON RiHEk-Pi0t
ID runps three aces froug Boulevard z itet and eI
& s if0h aud 5ldsta fof pariets 1l1e u
sJA@k hORGAS,H No Poe 81 Immediately. lll psIle.t
hESIRABLE City Lots, near the Boulevard,
i would sIehspgs for 6rt improved property JAQEs zo way
INOR SALE-The first-class HOUSE and LOT
Yflv.foarth a. also three LOTS sdonog on Fy
Trh ~ and one LOT Fyfnh. which there m a
stable The properly all be sold ~ parcel or
Spstsra as mar Be desired iEqure Of IHOb SMITH, No 10
PsrtDseo
EOR SALE-A valuable WATER and RAIL
FRONT the Harlem k'st near ibe Harlem Bdgs con
kAnBf 20 For aud terms apply " H. W. LbAfil
O.. ks lis Wal si.HT