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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03

The Syracuse On. Y. Journal says:
"Mr. i. j. Foster, of this city, showed US
this morning a golden guinea of the reign
of Gerge IL. 1t was found by Mr.. Chris
topher D. Walkup, at Brewerton, WITHIN
two rods of the Oneida river, and within
twenty rods of the old fort. It was turned
up by his cart wheel, after lying in its
hiding place more than one hundred years.
The. coin is rough I'M its appearance, but
the inscriptions are all distinct, and the
date is 1853, one hundred and fifteen years,
ago. 1t was probably lost by some of the
officers Occupying Fort Rrewerton, which
was one of the lines Of English forti--
tieatlons between JoSc5o Aal the Mohawk
Valley" @
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03
--"Well, Uncle john" said lobby

--"Well, Uncle john" said lobby
veteran to one who had gone up to Albany,
with the Legislature to put through u,
special scheme, and returned with the
members after adjournment show did
you get along2 dead beat," replies
Mr.. Lobby; their figures sized my pile.
1t was no go. Reminds me of cuss
who drove lot of hogs to Cleveland, and
found no market for them; he drove home
his porkers, and on his return was asked
"Weil how did you dowith your venture. ~
ooh, d-n bad-6ut I had the company
Of the hogs both scays."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03
JOSH BILLINGS says of domestic men


The Domestic Man is Nv masculine
and feminine tendency-half and half
and sometimes more 80.
He can be most generally found at
home when he amt wanted.
He is kind Nv second lutenant in his
family, under half pay, with promiss Of
promoshun.
He can beat his wife bilin soap or
nussin the baby, and she can beat him in
the 4th Ward Eunnin for perlice consta-
BILE.
He IL always reddy to do ennything-
when his wife iz.
He IL kind Nv spy in the household
and IL treated az sich by the whole fam.
lily. The servants latf at him and the
children don't fear him.
He il az fierce az an old hen setting on
one egg, and just about az dangerous.
Hiz wife married him, not out Nv luv,
but out Nv pity; and pity never changes
into respekt, but generally into disgust.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03
CHURCH MUSIC.

One Of the most important and lucra
tive branches of the music trade is the
publication of metrical tune collections
Tor country choirs During the last for
ty years, especially these Psalm books
have multiplsed almost beyond calcula-
ton, till at last it would seem that their
compilers must be put to the exercise OF
considerable ingenuity in supplying ap-
propriate and attractive titles for them.
Among the best known works of this
sort we have the Academy, Choir, Car
nina Sacra, Timbrel, Harp, Dulcimer,
Melodia, Sacra, Handel and Haydn,
Beethoven, Mozart, Ancient Lyra, and
Others.
These books all present the inevitable
six-by-nine proportions, and contain with
in their covers an appalling amount of
trash nevertheless, they have made for
tunes for publishers and compilers.
One of the earliest psalm book makers
in this country was Billings. What this
man lacked in musical erudition was made
up by startling eccentricity and unbound
ed assurance.
During the Revolution, the British
forces occupied, at one time, the city of
Boston, and the Americans were stationed
at WatertoWn.
Inspired by this melancholy state Of
things, Billings took the words of the
18th Psalm, "By the waters of Babylon"
and paraphrased them thus :-"By the
rivers of Waterfowl we sat down and
wept, when we remembered thee, o Bos-
ton :" continuing the subject onward, in
stead of the words, "If [ forgot thee, .
Jesusalem," he says, "If / forgot thee, .
Boston," and then breaks for IN pow
erful strain or chorus, with the following
words ... ....-
"Then let my numbers cease to flow,
Then be my muse unkInd;
Then let my tongue forget to move,
And ever be confined,
Let horrid jargon split the air,
And rive ny nerves asunder;
Let hateful discord CRATE my ear
As terrible as thunder"
The first book Of music Billings COM
piled he named the New England Psalm
Singer.
A proof that the spirit of rebellion
against he mother country was not yet
fully developed, are the following words
on the title page:
80, praises the Lord with one consent,
And in this grand design,
Let Britain and the Colonies
Unanimously Jiaae.'
English papers report that Archbishop
Manning has ordered that there shall be
no more choir singing in any Of the
churches in his diocese after Easter
The service in future is to be Gregorian
chaated by the priests.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03
WHAT THE SUNBEAM SAW.

"Stay dear sunbeam" murmured
bright wood-lily, as the sunshine danced
In one day among the pine tree branches.
"Stay I while and rest upon this bright
carpet of moss, and tell me a story tits
SO quiet to-day, 10 the forest, that [ almost
sleep. l wish [ could get out into the
world, and see some of the fine sights
there. What gay time you must have
OF it, dancing about wherever you please
from morning till uightp
"Nay," said the sunbeam, 81 cannot
stop to tell you all I have seen but if
you care to hear it will tell you what
was the prettiest sight of all"
"Do," said the wood-lily, bending her
graceful head to listen.
81 was kissing away the tears that the
night had left on cluster OF climbing roses
that overhung cottage window" said
the sunbeam, ''when | heard the sweet
sound of children's $ voices looked within
and saw two dear little girls at play. Many
pretty toys were scattered round the room,
and each of the little ones had doll
clasped In her chubby arms I thought
them iovelier than the flowers of the
garden, and their happy voices made
sWeeter music than the birds. By-and-by
they put up their sweet lips and kissed
each other, while [ lowered over them
with delight, cagressing their cheeks and
brows, and turning their brown curls to
shining gold"
A pretty sight, indeed, that must have
been, said the wood-lily. a
"And now," said the sunbeam, "shall
tell you the saddest sight that have seen
to-day 2"
The wood-lily bent her pretty head still
lower. .tgH 10 -Hda
Il went again to see the dear children,
to give them my parting blessing; but I
found them, alas how changed !! Harsh
words issued from their rosebud lips,
frowns elouded their fair white brows,
and their little hands-ah shall [ tell
it ?-Were raised in anger" ~
'"That was sad sight, surely" said the.
wood-lily.
ga sad sight p' murmured the summer
wind through the pine boughs. ID
GA sad sight 2" breathed cluster of
violets, while tears fell from the blue eyes.
into the little stream beside which they
grew.
ga sad sight p echoed the stream as it
rippled on its way. So oas
"a sad sight! !" sang the birds in the
branches overhead.
So it was as if gloom had suddenly
settled itself over the forest, and all
because of the sad story which the sun
beam had told. .........
Havea care, dear children, that no SUM-
beam ever has SO sad tale to tell of you.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03
BARBARA,s COURTsHIP.

'Tis just three months and eke day,
Since in the meadows raking hay
On looking up l chanced to see
The manor's lord young Arnold Lee,
With a loose hand on the rein,
Riding slowly down the lane.
AS | gazed with earnest look
On his face, as on book,
AS If conscious of the gaze
Suddenly he turned the rays
OF his brilliant eyes on me-
Then I looked down hastily,
While my heart, like Gagged bird,
Fluttered till it might be heard.
Foolish, foolish Barbara.
We had never met before,
He had been so long away,
Visiting some foreign shore,
have heard my father say.
What in truth was he to me,
Rich and handso Arnold Lee? p?
Fate had placed US far apart;
Why, then, did my restless heart
Flutter when his careless glance
Fell on me by merest chance
Foolish, foolish Barbara.
There are faces-are there not p
That can never be forgot;
Looks that, seen but once, impress.
With peculiar vlyidness:
So it was with Arnold Lee.
Why it was I can not say
That through all the livelong day
He seemed ever near to me.
While raked, as in dream,
Now the same place DER and DER,
Till my little sister child,
And with full eyes open wide,
Much in wonder, gently cried,
"Why, what ails thee, Barbara z
am in the fields again
'Tis pleasant day in June,
All the songers are in tuue,
Pouring out their matin hymn.
. All at once a conscious thrill
Led me, halt against my Will,
To look up. Abashed l see
HIS dark eyes full fixed on me.
What he said | do not know,
But his voice was soft and low
AS he spoke, III careless chat,
Now of this and now of that,
While the murmurOuS waves VI Sounu
Waited me bliss profound.
Foolish. foolish Barbara.
Am I waking? Scarce | know
If wake or if dream,
So unreal al things seem;
Yet I could not well forego
This sweet dream, if dream it be,
That has brought such Joy to mo.
He has told me that he loves me,
He in rank so far above me;
And when |, with cheeks a-glow,
Told him that it was not meet
He should wed with one so low,
Then ne said, in accents sweet,
"Far be thoughts Of rank or pelf;
Dear, love thee for thyself!
Happy. happy Barbara.
-Hdrper's Monthly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03

REpARTEE.-The following couplets
are vouched for as authentic and original.
A gentleman, in conversing with lady
friend on courtship and marriage, made
some pretty hard remarks on tue frequent
want of harmony between husband and
wife. The lady sent him, afterwards, this
couplet
You men are angels when you WOO the maid,
But devils when the marriage vow is said.
10 which the gentleman replied:
"Ehe change, good wife, is easily forgiven
we IND ourselves in He'll, instead of Heaven.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03

On METHODS OF GREETING What
form of greeting do you consider to bs
the most friendly? Not that of the Por-
tuguese, whose May you live thous-
aid years" is exaggerated, and SO lacks,
sincerely. Not that of the "Oriental,
"May your shadow never be less" which
is pompous. Nor the French salute,
whish is too greasy. Nor the English,
mrn's How dye do,' which is ugly
For real grace of expression-for per
ect indication of perfect friendship, We
must look to the courtly custom of saw
age nation. When Captain Cook, of
world-encircling fame, visited Huaheine,
the King of the country proposed as
mark of amlty to exchange names with
the illustrious navigator; thenceforth
King Gree was called Coohee, and the
Captain was known as Gree during the
rest of his stay in the island. Could ab-
negation Of self in the interests Of your
friends be expressed in more gracious or
kindly fashion p Once TReek.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03

"A dressmaker in Paris treated her
self to half-a-dozen oysters, the other day.
1t was good investment; for in swallow
ing the last it stuck in her throat, and
when rescued it was found to contain a
pearl, tor which jeweler gave her imme-
dlately seventy-fve frances.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03

Since the invention of the present
form of violin, about $50 years ago, the
instrument has undergone no improve
ment- None of the changes which suc-
cessive makers have attempted TO intro
duce have proved Of the least value. The
old are still the best. and for once the gen
aral law Of progress seems TO be set aside.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03

"A story is told of a jolly good fellow
who resided in Chicago about four years,
and while on an Eastern visit Was asked
how he liked the water out West. BY
George, Mr. said he, after mo-
ment's reflection, II never thought to try
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03
"A clergyman happening to get wet

---A c1eTSyrnaH naPP5nrng 70 get Ta5,
was standing over the fire to dry his
clothes, and when his colleague came in,
he asked him to preach for him, as he
was wet. No sir, [ thank you," was the
prompt reply, preach yourself, you will
be dry enough II the pulpit"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03
EXCUSES FOR DRINKING,

One drinks because he's very hot as ws are Of
ten told; @
Another must tankard take because he's very
cold;
Another drinks because he's wet its benefits
to try;
Another, sure, tankard gets because he's
very dry; ~ s
Another must bargain make, and have q
glass to strike it! .
While one and all the liquor take because. 10
fact, they like it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03

"A lady was urged by her friends ts
marry a widower; and. as an argument.
they spoke OF his two beautiful children,
"Children," replied the lady, "are liks
to)tbPicks. \ persna wants her own."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03
STRAW & MURPHY,
AUGUST WzGGENEEORN

JEWELER,
Has recently opened a Jewelry Store in John
.on's block corner Main and l st street, where he
will keep constantly on hand q large stock Of
Watches, Clocks, Jswelry, Silver and Plated
Ware, &c. sc. Particular attention paid to
repairing Watches, Cloaks, Jewelry, &c, and
warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-03

English papers report that Archbishop
Manning has ordered that there shall be
no more choir singing in any of the
churches in his diocese after Easter.
The service in future is to be Gregorian,
chaated by the priests.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-14
r K. X.
Nreat Mystery 9ffhe 18Th Century.
VI AWFUL DISCL0SURESls
TREMENDOUS EXCITEMENT

Ereat Mystery Of the 18Th Century.
w AWFUL DISCL0SURESl
TREMENDOUS EXCITEMENT
AT S. MANDELBAUM'S
Emporium OF Fashion,
under the Virginia Hotel, Staunton, Va, caused
by the great exhibition of
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHINGi q
We have large and varied assortment of
Goats, Pants, and Vests, Of the best material and
latest styles
Also an endless variety CT
GENTS FURNISHING Googs,
consisting OF
Hats Boots Shoes.
Hosiery, Gloves, Yalisea,
Trunks, Fancy Ties,
Linen and Paper Collars
Also the celebrated Vandike and Bismarck Col
lar-all of which we propose to sell
Cheap for Cash.
AS our Clothing is manufactured at our Balti-
more house, we can recommend every garment
we sell.
We also keep constantly on hand fine French
English end American Cloths and Cassimeres
which we will make to order, guaranteeing a
COMPLETE FIT OR no SALE.
Or Ito accommodate the pqrchaser) we will sell
by the yard.
Fine white Shirts, baltimore city nlake), al
them made to order.
rs We return our heartfelt thanks to the Git
izens of gallant old Augusta for past favors-
and we cordially invite those in want of any of
the articles enumerated above, to give us a call
before purchasing elsewhere.
And we hope by Honesty in our ereyy transac-
ton, and diligence and attention to business, to
merit share of the public patronage
S. MANDELBAUM. j. W. NEWTON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-14
IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS.

CHINA GLASS& WHITE GRANITE WARE
AT CHINA HALL.
The subscribers are now receiving the largest
stock of WARE ever seen in Stanton. aEd they
are now prepared to make the following propo-
sition to merchants, viz:
Wa can and will sell the best White Granite
Ware at precisely Baltimore prices, with freight
added.
We will only name tbs prices Of some leading
articles.
The best White Granite Handle Teas at SIS cts
per set; the identical goods you have to pay IS
cents for at regular jobbing houses in Baltimore.
Breakfast, Tea, and Dining Plates at from one
dollar, twenty-five, to one, seventy cents per
dozen This is the BEST Granite Ware made.
Covered Dishes, Ewers, Basins Dishea Pitch
ers, Tureens, Sauce Boats Pickles, Buffers, &c
We are willing to take the invoice of any job
bling house. and duplicate the bill at 10 per cent.
advance which we think is about the expenses
incurred in shipping to Staunton
@aa-In retailing we can sell nearly all kinds OF
Ware as 40 per cent, lower than before the War,
taking the prca Of gold basis.
We have made arrangements to receive large
additions to our stock every WeesZ, end are de-
telmined to supply any demand made upon Us,
and at wonderfully low prices. Our motto is
''Quick Sales and Short Profits
ap21-tf PIPER, DRAKE & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-14
GRANTS SPEECH.

"You' scarce expect one of my age
To speak in public on the stage"
And if / chance to fall below, r
Charles Sumner and Galusha Grow, g
Don't view me with Ben. Buffers eye,
But pass my imperfections by,
From Marshalrs pups great dogs do blow;
From little colts great horses grow.
AS you'll agree it is too late -
For me to try and cultivate
The art of speaking. Therefore, l
Will let the little job go by.
I'll only say that I'll fulfill.
Whatever you, my friends, may will.
And it is now my full intent.
If am chosen President,
To so discharge official duty,
That every act, my friends, will suit you.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-14
Money TAINTED.

NOTECE.-Qur accounts are now ready and
lV we would be greatly Obliged to our friends
to remember that we are required to pay our bills
promptly at 80 and 60 days, We will expect all
to give the matter their immediate attention.
july23- KAYSER & YOUNG.
TIv<e THE PUBLIC.-Our accounts will all
Il be drawn off by the first of January, 1867
and we hope that all who are indebted to us will
come forward promptly and settle, as we cannot
carry on our business successfully if they fail to
do so. After that date we propose to do
STRICTLY A CASH BUSINESS.
and hope that our friends will not ask us to de-
part from this rule
dec 25-tf UOGE .& MASON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-14
Atte3otiO31 H0asseHeepe4s.
TNiLO2sI71g.
TAILORING

VENAILORENG TAILORING !!---The
Il co-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves & Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
and the business will hereafter be conducted by
T. b. Graves alone.
He has reduced his prices for cash, and will do
all kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring bust
ness, in the very best manner and at figures so
low that no one will fail to be satisfied. He has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
by Dr. B. B. Donaghe as an office, and invites
all his friends and the public generally to give
him call
july 80. P. B. GRAVES
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-14

WM. KNABE q CO.,
Manufacturers of First Premium, (Gold MedaD
Grand, Square, and Upright Pianos,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Inese instruments having been before the pub
lie for the past thirty years, have, upon their ex-
cellence Alone attained an mapurchased pre-ena-
tneace that pronounces them unequalled Their
TONE
GQlnhines great power, richness. sweetness an
fine singing quality, as well as great purity of
tonation and harmoniousness throughout the
tire scale. Their
is plant and elastic and is entirely free from
STIFFNESS found in so many pianos, which cause.
The performer to so easily tire. In
WORKMANSHIP
they cannot be excelled. Their action il con-
structed with care and attention to every part
therein that charaoterizes the finest mechanism
n one but the best seasoned material is used in
taeir manufacture aud they viii accept the hard
usages OF the concert room with that of the par
lor upon an equality unaffected in their melody;
IN fact, they are constructed 'Not for a yea7.-6m
forever" All our Square Pianos have our new
Grand Scale and Agraffe Treble Every Piano
fully warranted for five years.
H. L. IDE, sole agent for Augusta county, is
by special arrangement, enabled to furnish the
above celebrated Instrument at lowest Factory
prices. An assortment constantly on hand at his
new roolns, New street, opposite Drs Yeakle &
foungs Drug Store, in Phillips & Gapber's II.
surance Office. deo3-I2ms
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-14
Matches and JeaUeZ2'Y.
NEW ORDER OF THINGS.

IN
Henceforth Ladies and Gentlemen desiring to
purchase fine article of Watch
es, Clocks, Silver, Plated Ware. &c.,-will please
go where they can get the best for the smallest
price.
@a- Every article sold by me qOqrranted as
represented or money refunded.
Va. Old cold and Silver taken in exchange.
@sa~ Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired
promptly, and warranted, at moderate charges.
BERNARD MAYNE, of London,
feb 4-tf Main street. Staunton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-14
Millinery!
4 TRENTON. LADIES'

4 TEENTION, LADIES.-The under
IA signed would respectfully inform her friends
and the public generally, that she has opened at
Miss Lucy J. Snyder's old stand, a beautiful and
well-selected stock of MILLINERY & STRAW
GOODS. She hopes, by strict attention to bust
ness, to merit that share of public patronage here
tofore extended to Miss l.; j. Snyder Particu-
lar attention paid to bleaching and repairing.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.
Bridal Parties furnished with Bonnets. Ber-
theirs Wreaths and Wells at the shortest i.otice
and on reasonable terms
SUITS made to order-Buttrick's patterns used
and sold: All orders for patterns filed nromnt.
ly. Children's Patterns of every description.
may26-3m VIRGINIA BRYAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-14
The Devils Visit to Washington.

q
The Devil sat on his sulphur throne,
And heard with bitter grin,
Reports from the planet he deems his own, 20
As his black subs brought them in.
The Fenian scare in Great Britain pleased 1
His cynical temper well, 1s.
And the news from Brazil and Paraguay, IS
From Hayti, Peru, and Sisil Bay, ..
Not forgetting the late Chinese affray, 10
Rather tickled the King of He'll.
But when his scouts of this Happy Land''
= Delivered their dark report.
The Demon waved in the smoke his hand,
And gave a triumphant snort.
"This news" he yelled, is the best I've heard
Since sin on earth began;
The work I favor goes bravely on, ,,
: The model Republic is dead and gone,
And the powers that govern at Washington
Have adopted my patent plan" ~
Then turning to Moloch, his darkness said
~, m off for the Ten Miles Square;
Rule thou, old boy in thy masters stead, 81
While 1 see to business there
The blackamoer carriers, one and all,
Applauded their chief like mad; II
So he changed his shape, as the devil can, 4.
And up to earth on fre-streak ran, -.
In outward seeming Congressman, h.
Of the lovely genus Rad.
OF course the blackness was well received
By this troop of special friends,
Who laid before him the plans conceived,
To compass their private ends.
sIhad Stevens, Sumner, and old Ben Wade,
Ned Staunton, and Butler too,
They told him of lodges, plots and schemes,
Atrocious beyond his foulest dreams
Until he exclaimed, For me it seems
There is nothing on earth to do"
So he turned on his heel, and went his way,
A sadder, a wiser sprite.
Observing "a lesson I've learned to-day.
That has changed my purpose quite;
T meant to have had these fellows souls,
When from earthly bonds set free,
But now prefer they should go it alone
In separate, private hell of their own
For sN ear by my horns, my tail and throne,
THEY'RE little too much for me-"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-14
Portable Fence.

A NEW FENCE.-The attention of the
IA farmers of this county is requested to a
new style of BOARD FENCE, a specimen of
which is to be seen in the Courthouse yard.
1t is erected without posts, costs less to prepare
than the ordinary board fence, can be put up and
taken down with great rapidity, is firm and dura-
BILE, can be prepared. during the winter and pre-
sents many points Of advantage for the consider
alton of the farmer.
Farm rights will be disposed Of upon reasona-
BILE terms, either by GEO. E. PRICE or the under
signed. DAVID BUCHER.
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