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The Montana post., 1868-12-11

The Deseret Ne,cs picks Us up on
typographical error regarding the Me-
braska Fair, which WAS corrected before
the entire edition was worked of. The
error is attributable 10 the editor send
ing in copy written on the Rutus choate
system.
The Montana post., 1868-12-11

The Forty-first Congress of the ! nj
ted States the Fifth l+sislaturr. and
Supreme Court of Montana. all met Dec
The Montana post., 1868-12-11

'of Dc miner a. against the United
S;ales. and it is Ia protect and defend
hinin possesson of so much of the min
erai lands as he may discover and locate
a.. ..es,..,.l.s..s,. .asi tee ,.. ..sa Customs ~
the district
-4th. AZ treio,bvr in-he snnctity and
strength oi governmental law the locai
thereby forever bars a monopoly oi the
mines by capitalists and .monisd asso-
The Montana post., 1868-12-11

urLEzE EIlL-ILl no. ru.
The Montana post., 1868-12-11
4 Er"" "''r1sT T'"kr.S !.
Mr. Raymond. Ninfn- 'onaissioetr ,
tor the Pacific cosos recdofly mbmitttd

the following inferrogations Ia The gen
tlemen assistin. him in the preparation
OF his preliminary report.
MlNlxe LAw.-what j. the public opinion
about. the L. :. Law of 1866 Are patents
being generally applied for What are the
local regulations in tn. different districts
Can a law BE- devised to grant patents for
placer mines. State defects. and if improve
ments are nnssihle snsre them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22

FEARFUL CRIME.-A frightful tale of outrage
and murder comes to us from the eastern por-
ton Of this county, on the borders of Jefferson,
Spencer, and Built. On Saturday night last
gang of ruffians, consisting of two men by the
name of Watts two by the name of Brumley,
two by the name of Hardin, and one whose
name is withheld because he has not yet been
arrested, visited the farm of john Mckinley,
and stealing twelve of his hogs, drove them off,
AS they were leaving the place they met two
negro girls and two lads, and pressing them in
to service, made them drive the hogs over into
Spencer county, distance of about mile and
quarter.
After reaching their destination, the villains
seized the colored girls, and after grossly out
raging their persons, set them up for targets
and shot their bodies full ofbuets, then threw
the corpses into Plum creek, where they we're
found yesterday, horribly mutilated and pierced
by no less than eleven balls.
The negro boys, while the shooting was going
on, managed to escape, and the news of what
had been done was quickly spread by them
The most intense excitement followed, and the
whole country was aroused. A large party of
men set out from the Mckinley neighborhood
in pursuit of the murderers. and yesterday came
up with them at Mount Washington, Bullitt
county, where the outlaws were surprised, and
all but one of them captured. The captors took
them to Taylorsville, Spencer county, under the
impression that they would be tried there, and
placed them under heavy guard, but yester
day started On with them to this city, where
they were expected to arrive last night. The
hogs they had stolen were all recovered
Louisville Courier
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
Fun with the Oshkosh Bows.

A minister from Western town started to
go one day, recently, on a kind of missionary
enterprise He drove his own team, and when
within about six miles of the end of his journey
running down one side of his face The minis
ter asked him if that was the road to Oshkosh
Eyes you are on the right road. [ just came
from there. I've been up there, having lit
tie fun with the boys
About two miles further on he met another
man, one arm in sling, one eye badly bung-
ed, and his clothing in badly -dilapidated con
dition.
''How far is it to Oshkosh? p asked the min
lister.
"Only-h-i-c! five miles," answered the
pitiable object. Oshkosh is live town. I've
been up there, having little fun with the
boys,
With sad heart the minister drove on, fall
ing into reverie on the deprayity of man in
general, and the Oshkoshians in particular,
when he suddenly came upon man sitting by
the side of the road. One arm was sprained,
one ear had been bitten off, and seated by the
side of puddle of water, he was seeking re-
lief by bathing the parts affected.
The minister was perfectly awe-stricken
stopping his horse, he inquired of the man
what terrible accident had befalen him.
"Oh, not any at all, y family responded the
DleeQlng WRECK. l. nave only just been up to
Oshkosh, having little fun with the boys.
II supposed you mean by that, that you
have been engaged in some brutalizing fght?'
said the minister.
''Yes," said the man, II have heard that's
what they call it down at Fond du Lac, where
they civilized but they did't call it by that
name up at Oshkosh. There they call it hay
ing little fun with the boys"
"What do you suppose your wife will say
when she sees you?" asked the reverend gen
tleman.
At this the man looked up with sardonic
smile. Putting his remaining we'll hand into
pocket, he pulled out piece of nose, large lock
of hair, to which part of the scalp was attach
ed, and piece of flesh he had bitten from the
cheek of his opponent, and, holding them out
for the minister S inspection, growled out
''There what do you suppose las wife will
say when she sees him ?"
This was squelcher. Anxious as the min
lister was to overcome sin and do good, he was
not yet prepared to invade the devils strong
hold and turning around, he returned home.
The next time he starts on missionary en-
terprise to the frontier town of Oshkosh, he
will take good care not to go alone. He likes
a little fun now and then, but he don't care
about having it with the boys
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
NODEY'S Lady's Book for 1869.

The Cheapest Of Ladies' Magazines because 1t is
THE BEST!
The friend of woman, the arbiter of fashion,
the encourager and publisher of the best litera-
ture OF the day. the pattern from which all 9TH
ers copy. The best writer's in the literary world
will contribute to the pages of the Lady's Book
during the year 1869
MARION HARLAND, authoress of "Alone."
Hidden Path, Moss Side," Nemesis and
Miriam" will contribute story every month
Our former efficient corps of writers has also
been retained.
The O. FOGY papers will be continued.
Beautiful Steel Plates.-Of these the Lady's
Book contains fourteen each year, superior 1--WE
challenge comparison) to any published in this
country. either in book or periodical
Our Fashion PLates.-The original double fash
templates will be continued
Model Cottages. The only magazine in the
country that gives these designs is the Lady's
Book.
Drawing Lessons this we are also alone
Original music.-Godey is the only magazine
in which music prepared expressly for it appears
and Health department.
Tinted ngravings.-Ths is series of engra-
wings that no one has attempted but ourselves
They give great satisfaction.
Ladies' Fancy Work Department. Some OF
the designs in this department. are printed in COL
ors in style unequalled.
TERMS FOR 1869:
One copy, 500 two COPIES 500; three copies,
|oU TOUR copies io.OU; nVe copies one year, and
an extra copy to the person getting up the club,
making six copies, 400; eight copies, one year,
and an extra copy to the person getting up the
club, making nine copies, 2l.OO; eleven copies,
one year, and an extra copy to the person getting
up the club making twelve copies, 27.5O.
Godey's Lady's Book and Arthur's Home
Magazine will be sent or year for AGO.
| Godey's Lady's Book and Once Month will
| be sent one year for 90.
Godey's Book and The Childrens Hour will
| be sent one year for 80.
| The money must all be seat at one time for any
of the clubs, and additions may be made to clubs
| at club rates.
| Hoao to. Renait.-In renting by mail, Post
office order or a draft, on Philadelphia or New
York, payable to the order of L. A. Cooley, is
preferable to bank notes, as should the order OF
draft be lost or stolen it can be renewed without
loss to the sender. If draft or Post-office or
der cannot be procured, send U. S. or National
| Bank notes. Address L. A. Cooley,
N. E. Corner Sixth and Chestnut SITS,
PHILADELPHIA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
EOaI3ld2'ieS.

WE. the undersigned, would respectfully in
w form the public generally that we have
rented the Valley Mills Foundry and Machine
Shop. carried on by St. F. c. Roberts, who has
turned his entire attention to the manufacture of
Farming Utensils generally. We are prepared
to furnish any kind of work usually done in any
shop in the Valley. This shop not having been
burned by Yankees, it would be to the interest
of great many to give us a call before going
elsewhere as we have good assortment of Pat
terms, such as Mill Gearing Cane Mills, Thresh-
ing Machines in fact this shop having been in
operation for the last twenty five years, it is
hardly possible to mention all the patterns that
would accumulate in that time. We are making
the best template Stoves in the Valley. We al
50 make the Livingston, Kerr and Virginia Cast
Ploughs-all sizes-and variety of sizes and
styles of wrought share ploughs Having one of
the finest lathes this side of Richmond, we are
prepared to do any and all kinds of turning
We hope by prompt attention to business, with
fair dealing and good work, to get share of the
public patronage
We are also prepared to furnish all kinds of
cooking and coal stoves
SCHOPPERT & LONG,
OctW-3m p. O. SWoOpes Depot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22

Many years ago in what is now fourishing
city, lived stalwart blacksmith, fond Of his
pipe and his joke. He was also fond of his
blooming daughter, whose many graces had en-
shared the affections Of young printer. The
couple, after season of billing and cooling,
engaged themselves and nothing but the
consent of the young lady's parent prevented
their union. To obtain this an interview was
arranged, and the typo arranged a little speech
to admonish and convince the old man, who sat
enjoying his pipe in perfect content. The typo
dlated on the fact of their long friendship,
their mutual attachment, their hopes for the
future, and like topics and, taking the daugh-
ter by the hand: 81 am now, sir, to ask your
permission to transplant this lovely flower from
its parent bed''-but his feelings overcame
him, and he forgot the remainder Of his orator
ical flourish, stammered, and wound up with,
from its paternal bed into my own The fa-
ther keenly relished this discontinue of the
sutton, and removing his pipe, and blowing a
cloud, replied: "Well, young man, I don t
know as have any objection, provided you
marry the girl first
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
StOUeS &C. Zi2l2CO7'e.

DREPARE FOR WINTER.-W. J..
4 POINTS, opposite to Bruces, has on hand
COOKING, PARLOR & BOX STOVES,
for wood or COAL Very cheap,
Willow Ware of all kinds
GAVE FUEL.-BIBB'S ILLUMINATED
- DIAMOND GAS BURNER, for heating the
first, second, and third stories by one fre-put up
in the best manner by w. j. POINTS.
VHNN WARE.-W. j. POINTS is prepared
to do all kinds of
ROOFING,
SCOUTING,
and GUTTERING Houses,
of the best materials and at low prices.
All kinds of Tinware on hand-for sale cheap
sep22-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22

ID EMOVAL.-I beg leave to inform my
~ friends and the public generally, that I
to Meredith's old stand, lately occupied by Cone
s. Hanger, and that it will give me pleasure to
wait upon my friends. I will keep constantly
on hand supply of Dry Goods, Groceries, No
tons, &C. of the latest styles, which I will sell
at the lowest prices for cash.
I respectfully solicit call from all who may
desire anything in my line, and will guarantee
satisfaction in all cases.
dac1-tf r MARK WOOD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
MO7ataIU21aOEl21Q.
VvO THE LADIES.-Mrs. M.

VTNO THE LADIES.-Mrs. NJ. P. WOOD
Il takes this method of informing her friend4
and patrons that she has returned from the
Springs and has resumed the duties of Dress.
making. Also, that she is the agent for the
sale of Madame DEMORESTS PATTI ERNS-
new styles and fashions received every month.
on Main street 2 doors West from Bruce's cor
ner sep2-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22

A LADY BURIED ALIvE.-I have just heard
of one of the most heart-rending, and yet I'M
avoidable affairs, which it has ever been my lot
to record. 1t is nothing more or less than the
frightful reality of being buried alive. A most
estimable lady, Mrs. Crane, whose husband is
a bookkeeper in Flemming & Co. s drug store,
in this City, died suddenly last July, Of what
was pronounced sunstroke. She was school
teacher in one of our most popular schools
In the afternoon, after school was out, she went
| to visit a neighbor on Felicity street, and just
as she entered her friends house she fell insen-
sible and expired, to all appearance, in about
| two minutes, the doctor pronouncing it sun
stroke. Her body was inferred the next day,
at ten O. clock, and her mother, an old lady
| about fifty years of age, and her husband and
one little son, went home almost broken-heart-
ed, and have since been nearly distracted, being
at times unable to sleep, and, in fact, leading a
most miserable and disconsolate life, and well
| they might, as the sequel will show, had they
known what they. had done. Well one night
last week the mother, after passing most dis
tressng day, fell asleep late at night and dream
ed that her daughter had been buried alive
She jumped up in a frantic state and rushed to
her son in-law's chamber, crying, my daugh-
ter is buried alive Oh, my daughter is buried
alive What shall do?" To sleep any more
that night was out of the question; she still
cIyluS tHdG uor UdugGCer was Durleu alive,
whenever her son-in law would try to quiet her.
At length the proposition was made to have
the body disinterred, the grave was opened and
the coffin raised Oh, what horrible sight
met their view! Pen is powerless to portray
the scene which followed. The body, which
had been placed in metallic conn, was turned
over, the glass covering the face was broken to
atoms, the ends of her fingers being beaten and
battered all to pieces; her hair torn out in
handfus, and her shroud torn in many places
all presenting the appearance of one of the
most desperate struggles to free herself from
the terrible misfortune.
Ifany of our readers could have seen the rel
atives of this unfortunate lady, when this condi-
ton of what they supposed was the perpetual
silent tomb had been brought to light. it would
have forced tear from the stolid and adaman-
tine heart. 1t was one of the most distressing
affairs ever recorded in this State. and I sin
to Ss N orleans CO 1se9 ouau
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
MedJcUL.
Two THE PUBLIC.

TO Afflicted Females.
IMPORTANT RELIEF & PERMANENT
CURE OF PROLAPSUS UTERI, OR
FALLING OF THE WOMB.
I have been allowed by the department at Wash
ington d. c., a Patent for an Alb lominal Sup
porter, invented by me, to relieve and certainly
cure that annoying and common malady among
the females of our country, known as Protapsus
Uteri, or Falling of the Womb.
This Supporter aoiH gire immediate Relief.
This Supporter aoiU effect Permanent Cure.
I have tried this invention upon number of fe-
males suffering from falling Of the womb and it
HAS GIVEN RELIEF IN EVERY IN
STANCE WITHOUT A SINGLE FAILURE
Its uniform success in every application has
satisfied the inventor and all who have tried 1t,
thatsthis supporter is most valuable relief and
remedy.
Ioniy ask the Suffering TO give it one trial.
I will furnish limited number of applicants
with this Supporter upon the receipt of 3d. each.
Arrangements will soon be completed to fur
nsh any demand. Address me at Harrisonburg,
Va. JOSEPH FUNKHOUSER.
oct6--Staunton Spectator copy 3m and send
bill to this Office Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
FT2tit & Ornamental Trees.
NURSERIES,

y TANNEHILL s. WHEAT, Proprietors.
We will have ready for sale this Fall, large
stock of desirable fruit trees of the popular var-
cites, consisting of Apple, Pear, Peach, Cherry
Apricot, &c. Our apple are 2 years old from the
graft and our peach year from the bud-each
$50 per hundred.
We would suggest to those intending to pur-
chasenot to delay sending on their orders, but to
send them in at once, and have the trees reserv-
ed, as they will then be sure of obtaining the
kind they desire.
N: B.-Send for Descriptive Catalogue, con-
tanning an account of varieties and list Of prices
july IA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
What they supposed was the p
NIB had been brought to light,
ced a tear from the stolid and
TT. 1t was one of the most dis
yer recorded in this State. an
ust it will be the last I am ev,
record. -NeaC Orleans Cores
uti Enquirer.
Mr.. VIM. D. Cooke.
IS gentleman is we'll known hi
Mr.. VIM. D. Cooke.

AS this gentleman is we'll known here, the
following extract from letter published in the
Christian Observer, will be read with interest
THE numerous friends of this gentleman
will be pleased to know that he is succeeding
beyond hope, as Superintendent of the Mary
land Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, loca-
ted at Frederick City. He now occupies the
barrack which is over a century old, and al
though large, it is already too contracted for
the proper instruction Of that interesting, but
afflicted class of children and youth hence
means are in operation for the building of an
institution of the first order, in which hundreds
may receive the very best instruction, both in
letters and in the arts. Mr.. Cooke invited the
Synod to a public examination Of the pupils
Their wonderful performances so interested the
members Of that body present, that they re-
quested repetition for the benefit of those
who could not then attend, and he kindly con-
sented. The school has been in operation but
few months, and yet, the attainments made
by the children astonished all. By the use of
the sign language many have been taught, in
that short time not only to read, but also to
express themselves in writing One little boy
has actually learned to do so, to considerable
extent, in sac aoeeAs! But little Mary Barre, the
daughter of worthy citizen of Baltimore, and
under faithful instruction for several years, not
only astonished, but charmed the grave specta-
tors. So beautiful and graceful and withal SO
modest, she bespoke our sympathy the instant
she took her position upon the rostrum. Her
description, by the sign language, Of the sick
Less death-bed scene, and burial Of 1.-THE deaf
mute sister, was so true to nature, and so
touching, that it drew forth many tear from
the crowded audience, and yet she spake not a
soord Her devotional attitude, during her rec
itation of the Lord prayer, presented the most
beautiful picture of life I ever beheld No
wonder that the most venerable of the minis
tiers exclaimed-"It seems almost as though the
age of miracles had returned u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
TIME BLACK FLAG!
The Die is Cast 7

THE DOGS OF WAR LET LOOSE!
The Panic and Tumble of -Four Months Ago is
| upon as again!
Let the people answer how we have driven
back into their native obscurity the countless
called, cheap stores, and squelched the swindling
system of these greedy Intervals.
| The dose was powerful and went through like
| lightning. Our purchases from the Gallego
! Whitney Blanket Factory, from the winding up
| of Oliver Mawbray in Grand Street, New York,
we got the hons share at 90 cents on the dollar
From the smash of Whitmarsh & Bro. pur-
chases, in single day, amounted to over seven
| thousand dollars. This is the music that brings
| the everlasting crowd. Whilst other merchants
sharpshooters is upon the front, day and night,
unwavering, unfnching and unialtering, never
| looking backwards in the auction rooms, at the
sherifs' sales, at the marshals, the bankrupts
and the assignees. This accounts for our low
prices We believe in square fighting and cheap
goods, and to this we attribute the unusual popu
larity of the house in its giant strides to great
| ness. This is the secret of this incompatible
| stock and these matchless prices.
| Shun the shams and delusions of
SELLING off, 'closing out, )"
| And all that kind of cheap humbug,
AS you would Beast Butler.
| Our stock is larger than ever before land will
be replenished from time to time,) consisting of
| French, English and American Cloths and
Cassmers. large line of Shawls, Black
and Fancy Silks, Cloaks and Cloak
ings, Empress Cloths, French
and English Poplins, Figured
and plain Alpacas,
Bombaznes
all wool Delaines, half wool Delaines, French
and English Merinos, Ginghams, Calcoes,
Tickings, Checks, Swisses, figured and
plain Cambrics, Needle Work, do,
Balmorals, latest STYLE Hoop
Skirts, large line Of Ho-
sery, Gloves and La
dies Garments
o1- of u, 1ofo
in this town. Carpets, Mating and Oil Cloths,
Hats, Shoes, Boots, Ladies', Gents, and
Children's Gum Over Shoes
White Colored and Mixed Yarns,
Cotton Yarns, &c, at
HILB & WELLERS,
oct27-tf Crawford's Corner.
;:s 5; $ 8 S: &7 10 ss s
Oct 10 % '''- KAYSER & YOUNG.
THrench Cloths ard Cassimeres, Beaver Cloth,
II Silk and Velvet Vestngs, Linen Shirts,
Suspenders, Collars and Neckties, at
oct27-tf HILB & WELLERS.
MAn Sets of Splendid Furs, sold at greatly
SV)U reduced prices (from Bankrupt SALE
HILB & WELLER.
VTVHE cheapest place for buying carpetngs,
L mattings, oil cloths and window blinds. is
at HILB & WELLERS
NREAT ATTRACTION at Kayser
VI & YOUNGS.-A large stock Of fresh i'm
ported Staple and Fancy Dry Goods just received |
and to which they invite the immediate attention
of their friends oct +
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22

NEW CONCERNING have this day
~ formed co-partnership under the style
and firm of WOODROOF & Co., and have pur r.
chased of A. B. Rucker his entire stock of goods,
&c; We propose to continue the business in all
Lynchbarg, Va., where we will always keep on
hand well selected stock of GROCERIES,
STAPLE DRY GOODS, &C., and will sell them
cheap for cash. or in exchange for country pro-
duce. We hope to receive liberal share of pat
ronage, promising to work cheap and faithfully.
ALFRED NJ. WOODROOF
AMBROSE r WQODROOE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
Betting Cloths !

DOLTING CLOTHS.-I keep constantly
ID on hand full supply of the celebrated
s'Anker'' Boiling Cloths, from No. 0 to H.
These are the cloths used by the City Mills, and
are to be found in the best mills of this comfy
They are the genuine article.
je23 GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-22
AMBROSE r. WOODROOF.

ID EMOVAL.-In consequence of our Store
IL House being destroyed by fire on the night
of the 9th instant, we have removed to No. 9
BRIDGE STREET, where we hope our friends
will call to see us. WOODROOF & co.
dpO1-1m