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A PLEASANT PARTY.

The pupils of Mr.. Piume's dancing school gave
tkeir friends a delightful soiree at the Odd Fol-
lows Hall on Friday night last. 1t was attended
by a large number of our most respectable cltl-
zens, ladies and gentlemen, who rendered well
merited applause, as an earnest of their admlra-
ton of the rapid improvement of Mr.. Fumes
class in so short period. The quadrlile OF the
dancers" was admirably danced by the young
ladies and gentlemen, as was also the ranting old
English Maypole dance Mr.. Plume favored
the company with sailors hornpipe during the
evening which was loudly spplauded. Many OF
the visitors participated in the dance-and an
evening of unalloyed enjoyment was passed.
This was the first of series of Soirees and the
young gentlemen managers deserve much credit
for the admirable manner in which affairs We're
conducted. Refreshments were abundantly sup
piled, and everything was made pleasant by the
untiring attention of the master of ceremonies
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the Radical hyenas, and all the whistling they
can do, will not keep up their courage. Even
that bowling Deryish; the D. D., is silent on
the returns for the Union and Constitutional
party. Fornsy's grapevine legs are becoming
like his principles) more crooked every day,
under the heavy burden of dirty Radicalism.
That swset-scented geranium of negro Radi-
calism, Judge John G. Underwood, has been
Thanking" illegally his own correspondence and
public documents through the mails, under the
plea that he is Senator elect from Virginia.
Heaven help Virginia when she elects such
hounds to represent her in the National Legis-
lature as this unprincipled wretch, Underwood
The Postmaster, at Lynchburg, asked forinstruc-
tons in reference to Underwoods franks, =
and was directed by the Department to treat all
has franks as dead matter, and forward it to the
Dead Letter Office. SIDNEY.
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Deaths.

In Lynchburg, on the 10th ult., of pleuro-pneu-
monia, after short illness of only FIVE days, Mrs.
ANNIE t., wife of G. Fl; Bunch, in the 25rd year
Of OF, her age She was 5 beloved and esteemed BY
better world above, leaving fond and loving
husband and a darling babe to mourn their ire
parable loss.
Died, Feb 2Sth, 1868, Mrs. SARAH CULLEN,
wife of G.. 6. Cullen, aged 81 years, IL months
fessed faith in Christ and united herself with the
Evangelical Lutheran Church and adorned her
profession by consistent walk and conversation
She was patient during her protracted Illness re-
signed and hopeful in her death. trusting in Sa-
viors blood The very large concourse who at
tended her funeral showed that her worth was in
manner appreciated. G. B.
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EXCELSIOR.

Within the list two weeks, we have made an
otbar considerable addition to the supply or type
in our job Office. We hare now the best sup
piled Job Office in the Valley of Virginia, and
are doing as neat work, and at as cheap rates, as
can be done in the larsn cities. Wsare prepared
to execute Jobs Of all kinds IN the mosI tasteiul
and beautiful manner. The srt OF printing mas
been brought to such degree OF perfection thai
it should now be classed among the "hne arts.
Such dis are interested in neat printing, We
would invite to call and examine some OF oul
specimens. Our motto is, Excelsior"
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"sTAUNTON THESPIAEs."

By reference to our advertising columns it will
be seen that the s'Staunton Thespians'' Will give
their first and only entertainment OF the Season,
in the Town Hall, on next Saturday night The
play of "CATHARINE HOWARD, Oh THE BRIDE
OF DEATH" will be presented on this occasion,
which promises to be the best performance aver
of sred to our citizens. A good evenings enter
tainm ent may be expected, and all who are fond
of4ho 4 anna should not fail to attend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-10

The space we have devoted this weak to the
speech of Mr.. Southall, the Protest of the Dem
ocratic members Of Congress, the interesting pro-
ceedings of Congress and of the Charcoal Con-
vention, leaves US no room for the usual quantity
of editorial matter, and the communication, Civ
ing the history of the names of bessie Bell and
Mary Gray" which we expected to publish in
nc
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sTAuNToN LYeEUM.

On Friday night last, the following question
vas discussed:
SIS there sufficient reason to believe "a tho No.
fto,saL restoration Of the Jeaos p
1t happened that none 6 those appointed to
debate the question were present. 1t was dis
cussed by the following naembers:
In the affirmative, Capt. James Bumgardner,
Rev. j. A. Latane and Col. Geo. Baylor-in the
negative, Y Howe Peyton and Col. Bolivar
Christian.
It was decided in the affirmative by vote OF
8 to3.
On next Friday night. the following question
will be discussed:
''Are Banks of Discount more beneficial than
injurious to eonpnsaasitys'
The following members were appointed to de-
bate it:
In the affirmative, Col. Geo. Baylor and DIR.
a. ID. Fauntleroy-in the negative j. b. Peyton
and s. Travers Phillips.
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The Conferences of the NJ. E. Church South,
and the M. E. Church are both in session, at this
time in the city of Baltimore. We will publieh
the appointments in our next issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-10

A series of Tableaus, Charades, &C, will be
presented to the public, at Middlebrook, on the
evening of Wednesday, March 18th, by the
young ladies and gentlemen of that village. The
proceeds will be applied for the benefit of their
church. A large attendance is confidently ex-
pectad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-10

On Wednesday and Thursday nights, respect
lively, Mr.. Henry Scharf, one of the teachers in
the Norwood SCHOOL, in Nelson county, Va,
read Sheridan's comedy of the Rivals" and
Dickens "Christmas Carol" in this place.
Mr.. Scharf is an excellent reader, and those
who attended were much pleased
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SeaCl2lg M0chSNeS i!
CEWING MACHENES-I am

GEWING MACHENES--I am agent for
y the COMMON SENSE SEWING MA
CHIMES, which are given up to be as good, if
not better than any machines now in use; and
will canvass the county rapidly as l cam
Price $780, JAS. BORDEN.
I have sold these machines to S. B. Finley, Col
Crawford, Benz. Hinton, and many other we'll
known citizens of Augusta, to whom refer those
wishing to obtain any Information in regard TO
them. m2d4t*
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Stautttolt Spettatar

Mr. T. Schefer has sold to Mr.. M. B. Smart
building lot fronting ninety feet on CARRIER ST.,
and 1876 on the Va. G. r. B. fer 5000 cash.
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Clothing.
OUR ANNUAL CLOSING OUT Sale.
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
at Cost Prices!

Fine Beaver OVERs COATS for less than cost.
Fine Black Cloth Over Goats for less than their
original cost
Over Goats of every description for either
or boys must be sold now.
Those in want of Cheap Goods call early before
the cherished opportunity passes beyond your
grasp.
Also fine assortment of BUSINESS SUITS
which will be sold for less than cost. Also good
assortment of Common Clothing elf
= These goods must be sold in order to make
room for the extensive stock of Spring and Sum-
mer Clothing, now being manufactured at our
Baltimore house. r-
BOOTS s. SHOES
at reduced rates. Six cases of those fine heavy
kip boots only, remain unsold. Call soon or loose
bargain. r.r-
Also an endless variety of Mems and Boys
HATS, at greatly reduced prices.
va Hoping the citizens of Augusta will avail
themselves of this opportunity to get
- 9i4" FIRST CLASS GOODS,
at low prices, will call early and secure bargain
at S. MANDELBAUMS
p" Emporium of Fashion,
% Under the Virginia Hotel.
ian2S-tf
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Richmond Advertisements.

ABNER F. HARVEY. JOHN D. HARVEY.
+tfdf JOHN H. WILLIAMS.
9IOHN G. EFFINGER,
-, HARVEYS s. WILLIAMS,
+ Wholesale GrOcers and General
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Commercial Block corner Cary and 18th streets,
RICHMOND, VA.
Particular attention given to the sale of
Tobacco Wheat, Flour, Corn, Bacon,
Butter, sc. Grain Bags furnished promptly
REFERENCES:
NJ; Harvey Efinger, Cashier First National
Bank of Staunton. 81 @
VIM Eskridge, Cashier National Valley Bank.
Mcclure q Bumgardner, and Baker Brothers.
Waynesboro.-Thomas H. Antrim and John
e. Coiner. -a
. marc h3-6m
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Private Sales.
EAE ESTATE FOR SALE.

I'D EAK ESTATE FOR SALE.-I have
@ in my hands for sale, privately,-a beautiful
farm of 40 acres of land, situated in the up
per end of Fauquier county, Va, distant 2 miles,
respectively from Markham and Piedmont Sta
tons, on the Manassas Gap Railroad. The land
is divided into eight large fields, each containing
q stream of neYer-failing water, one hundred
acres Of woodland lying on either end of the
farm, so that the whole can be easily divided in
to two smaller farms. The whole farm with the
exception of part Of two fields, which are in
cultivation. are we'll taken in grass, and have
not been cultivated for several years.
Improvements consist of comfortable dwell
ling house, new and handsomely finished, con-
tanning six good rooms besides library, pantry,
and store-room and two large porches, front and
rear. All of the out buildings are in good con-
dition.
Adjoining the yard is fine, large garden,
handsomely laid off and ornamented with vari-
ETY. of shrubbsrry, &c. And at convenient dis
lance from the dwelling is an apple orchard of
five hundred trees of the best varieties and q
small vineyard, sufficient for family purposes
From the apple orchard the proprietor realized
$500 last year.
There are churches of all denominations with
in walking distance, and the society is good.
This property can be purchased low.
Apply to ORLANDO SMITH,
march 3-tf Staunton Va.
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T52'gj9a60 Central Railroad.
"a Is E1zssa

sA u s.s
ASHANGE OF SCHEDULE!-On and
4 after Wednesdays, March 18th, the trains
on this road will run follows:
Mail 1raia-I4eaves Staunton for Richmond
Except Sundays) at 8 %, d, m.
Leaves Staunton for Coyington--on Mondays,
Wednesdays. and Fridays, at 3.4s, p, m.
Arrive at Staunton from Richmond, 8: e. p m.
Arrive at Staunton from Covington, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at 9.05. a. N.
Freight Trains freight eastward-Mon-
days, Wednesdays, and Fridays at AS, a. m.
Through freight leaves eastward, except Sum
days, at l. p M,
Western freight leaves Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Saturdays, at p. m.
Through freight from Baltimore via Powhatan
Steamboat or York River Railroad and Rich
mond to and from New York, via Old Domin-
ion Steamship Company, to and from Boston, via
Metropolitan Steamship company. solicited. The
company gives through receipts by these lines
and no other
II. D. WHITCOMB
marriott General Supt. Va, G. r. 4.
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Carriage Factory.
III. WATERS.

NM Els W "A ~,
81 CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER.
(Hardy's Old Stand Staunton, Va,
will warrant all new work and will furnish it n
cheap as any shop in the country; will also pay
special attention repairing, and hopes by strict
attention to business and fair dealing. to merit
the patronage of the public.
feb4-tojan7'69 JAS. II. WATERS
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All persons suffering from Dyspepsis,. Liver
Complaint. Nervous Headache or Loss OF Appe-
lite. should use Bakers Premium Bitters.
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Legal Notices.

4 AW NOTHCE.-Having obtained copy
HL of the Rules and Forms of Proceedings in
BANKRUPTCY, made out by the Judges of the
Supreme Court of the United States and entered
upon the Record of Minutes of that Court with
directions to be conformed to by all the Federal
District Courts-I will now undertake to procure
DEGREES of Discharges in Bankruptcy from pecu-
MARY embarrassment for all who may desire such
relief j. B. WATTS,
march3-3m ATTORNEY at Law
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Tobacco,
TX ER, IL BRO.

1T KER IL BRO.
Ill. Another supply of the
celebrated LOUISA TOBACCO,
at manufacturer prices
Merchants are invited to call and give it trial.
H. KER & BRO,
mar3-tf Burwell Building.
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Marriages.

.On the 9Th inst, at the residence of the brides
father BY Rev. ID Taliheim' MI JOHN w Cook
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Boots and Shoes.


DRICES REDUCED II am prepared to
Il furnish the best article of Gents Boots,
Shoes and Caters at greatly reduced prices. The
following is list of prices for the very best home
made work, made to order
Gents fine French Calf-Skin sewed Boots, ST. 90
Gents fine city calf-skin sewed Boots....... 10 90
Gents fine French calf-skin sewed CATERS, 7 90
Gents fine French calf-skin seWed Shoes. 6 90
Gents fine city calf-skin sewed Shoes....... 5 so
Gents kip sewed Boots Observation-Disclosures 90
6enCS KIP DOOCS...... w
Best coarse, upper leather, pegged Boots,... 33a4
Best coarse, upper leather, pegged Shoes. 22a3
ALL WORK WARRANTED!
By strict attention to business and by putting
up good work, hope to merit continuance Of
the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon
me. JAMES PAGAN,
Main Street, Staunton, Va.
a VI. SIMPSON, having taking the old
N. office of DR.. Donaghe, on Main Street,
o. LADIES, MISSES. AND qFF}s
ssaee= CHILDREN'S SHOES, Nha
of all styles and of the best quality
Having fitted up neat room for the accommo-
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
NET THE BEST.-Just received a large
~ lot of those Baltimore made
Ladies' Calfskin sewed Shoes,
Ladies' nj OrOcCO - %
And mems No l heavy Kip Boots,
All warranted to give satisfaction. Call and see
them. N. Is. HENDRI.
dec loft
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NOR SALE have for sale two No. /

Evos sALE.-I have for sale two No. |
PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES,
in thorough repair, one of SIX HORSE and the
other TEN HORSE POWER. They can be seen
on application at my Foundry.
will pay cash. or exchange new work for any
quantity of Scrap Iron that may be delivered at
my Iron Works.
feb25-lm VIM. A. BURKE.
A UGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.-Hav-
n ing purchased large farm, I desire to sell
the land on which l lately resided. 1t contains
IGS Acres of first rate quality, of blue slate
land. The Improvements comfortable and
adequate About forty-fve acres are set in first
quality timber; the rest in fine state of cultiva-
ton, well watered, and convenient to schools,
churches and market, being miles from Staun-
ton. 1t adjoins Abney, Mofett, Towberman,
Lavell, and my father.
will make my terms reasonable.
My address is Staunton, and my residence near
the fsRR premises m4f John $ oHuRcHMAN
TNANIhY CARRIAGE for sale-Of first
II rate workmanship of light draught for two
horses and will seat six persons including driver
Oct eft GEO. E. PRICE.
A GOOD FARM FOR SALE.-The sub
IA scrber offers for sale privately, his FARM
containing about 1875 Acres, about 80 cleared,
the balance we'll timbered. This farm is situated
in Augusta county, Va, on Middle river, and
TullS W puUAC Iodu LII,
to Staupton, about miles from Staunton. There
is very comfortable dwelling, with good out
houses, and tolerable barn on the place; good
meadow, an orchard, and well of excellent wa
ter in the yard.
The land is of the very best quality, producing
good crops of all kinds of grain and grass.
There is a good ime-kiln and an ipexhalstble
quarry of superior lime stone on it. Any one
wishing to buy good small farm should call and
examine for themselves.
Address ROBERT VANLEAR,
Long Glade, Augusta county, Va.
oct 15-tf-Hagerstown Mail and Lancaster
Inteligencer copy If and send accounts to this
Office for collection.
TgyHE Undersigned offers at private sale
his house and lot on Market street, in the
Eastern part Of Staunton, nearly opposite the
residence of Samuel NJ Woodward.
aug27-tf d. T. BLAChbuhN.
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Dry Goods.
GOODS AT COST!
" Great Bargains!
offer my entire stock of Dry. Goods, Grocer
les, CrockeEy and Glassware, AT COST!
Consisting in part of
1450 yards Brown Cotton -iost
1900 s. Bleaehed Cotton,
800 6 ga and A Ticking,
100 Bundles Cotton Yarn, 9il.9
$500 Yards Calicoes, 51.t
600 g Carpeting and Oil Cloth,
200 Cassimeres,
$50 " Satnets and Jeans, 1913
400 -" Black and Colored Alpaca,
$50 g assorted Dress Goods,
together with a full assortment of IJll 4
NOTIONS, TRIMMINGS, a.S.
and every other description of Goods usually
found in frst-class store and suitable for nice
trade.
Mg- Call and examine goods and prices.
feb11-tf M. j. ACKERMAN.
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AuaUsTA COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY.


Arreashle to announcement made from the diff
ferent pulpits of the town, the various Evangel-
cal congregations met in the Presbyterian church,
on last Sunday night, at II o'clock, p. M
The choir sang the beautiful anthem-"On the
breeze of evening stealing" after which the,
meeting was called to order by Mr.. John Wayt
when, by request ofthe chairman, pro se's., Rev.
Geo. B. Taylor, of the Baptist Church, opened
the meeting with appropriate services-singing,
reading a psrt of the CXIXth Psalm, and prayer
The proceedings of preliminary meeting were
read by Mr.. P. B. Hoge, and Constitution for
8 permanent organization of Bible Society, with,
tbe names of gentlemen proposed as officers &c
of tho Society, vas presented for the acceptance
of the auo,'snc
On motion of Col. Geo. Baylor the Constitution
was adopted. and the following officers appointed
TO serve until the ann nal meeting. to be held on
the LIST Wednesday in October next;
President Judge II. W. SHHFFEY;
Vice Presideats-Rev. J. A: t'atane, Key. ".
r. Baker. Rev. j. L Miller, Rev. =. IL Clarke,
Rev Geo. 3. Tayler-pastors, or their successors
!Secretary-Geo. P. Baker.
TTeasursr-J Addison Waddell.
Erecsstive ConsSaittee-John A. English, y. u
Wheat, Gen. John Echols, ID. w. Drake, ana
David E. Strasburg.
Upon taking the chair, the President briefly,
but eoquently, urged the necessity of such an or
ganization, on the grounds of Patriotism and
Christianity.
By request of the President, the Rev. Ssm'l j.
Baird then addressed the audience giving brief
history of Bible Societies. their rise and progress,
and the present restitution and need of the Word
of God in our own State of Virginia.
Resolutions were offered by Mr.. English, and
adopted,
LIST, That Immediate measures be taken to Sc
cure contributions to the Treasury.
ID, That correspondence be opened with the
friends of the Bible cause throughout the county,
for District Managers, and contributions.
Sd, That Colporteurs be employed to canvass
the entire county and supply the destitute of ey-
cry class. by sale or donation, with the Word of
God.
4th, That the Executive Committee meet at the
Va. Insurance Office on Tuesday, March 10th, at
3 O'Clock, p. m.
On motion of Mr.. English, Q committee of six
appointed, by the President to wait on the
congregation and solicit subscriptions
The following gentlemen were made Life Mem
bers of the Society, payment of fifteen dollars
for each: Rev. w. E. Baker, Rev. j. L. Clarke,
Rev. j. 1. Miller, Rev. j. A Latane and Rev
Geo. B. Taylor.
The amount raised, in cash and subscriptions,
reached 1908 so.
The services were closed by the Rev. w. E.
Bal -er Offering prayer and pronouncing the
bened. ction.
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FROM 4 HORSE-BLANKBT DOWN 10 A LACE
vEIL.-Mr. @. M. Robinson, of Chatham Four
Corners, N. Y, writes You may remember
that in October S 1885, Il had Of you some sew
nsed to do all their work, on all kinds of goods
irons horse blanket down to lace-veil; and it
has never cost us cent for repairs, except two
needles. Our girls from ten years old work it
V with perfect success and ease. Letter to
Wilcox & Gibbs S. NJ. Co., March %, 1865.
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Richmond Produce M07'Eet.
SDecj0E Notices.

RAKER's PREMIUM BITTERs-A
I'D certain cure for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint
Dysentery, Nervous Headache, Loss of Appetite,
and all diseas&l 9cising from disordered condi-
ton of the stomach and bowels.
The following certificate, from the Hon. R. A.
MAYO, prominent citizen of Richmond, speaks
for itself:
RICHMOND, January 10Th, 1863,
ELIJAH BAKER, Esq, Sir:-.Haying used
success, l feel it due you and the community
generally to state that they were specially sue
cessful in cases of Debility and Headache, when
other remedies failed. They also proved great
tonic for coughs and affections of the lungs.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
r. A. MAYO.
Gs- For sale by DR.. n. Wayt & Bro, doors
West LIST National Bank, and by P. II. Trout s.
Co., Staunton, Va.
rnh2-1n1%
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trade
Mg- Call and examine goods and prices.
feb11-tf M. j. ACKERMAN.
y Look to YOur Interest!
GREAT BARGAINS!
Piper Drake s. Co. have received, and will
continue to receive every few days, additions to
their already fine stock of Goods and as ''they
think they haze the incest trade IN toaoaa' they
compelled to keep first class goods as they have
always done, and can and will sell them at fair
prices.
They will also keep what merchants call sec
onds' which are in some instances pretty fair
goods, but can, general thing, be sold for less
than first class goods cost.
They do not propose to sell seaSonGble goods at
cost for if they did their friends would not be-
lievo them, but they do promise to sell as loU as
any other house, for the same class of goods.
They have just RECEIVED splendid lot of
Bleaohed and Brown Cottons,
which they can sell very reasonable.
They have also just received splendid lot of
Cotton Yarns, which they are selling at lower
rates than since the war, for CASH.
Town papers copy
vTvAYLOR & POWELL have received a
Bleached and Brown Domestics, f.
Prints,
Deanes
Ginghams,
Bed Ticking,
Linens, &c, &C., Gd
which they will sell low for Cash. sf
feb 25-tf town papers copy
HEAVY IA COTTON DIAPER, for
Ill Table Covers Very fine "a Table Da-
mask for sale by
TAYLOR s. POWELL. =
GPANISH LINEN, for children's wear,
- for sale by
feb25 TAYLOR g. POWELL.
town paper scopy If
V1vHOSE Beautiful English PercaIes. for Ia
Il dies Skirting are received by
TAYLOR & POWELL.