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Schools and Colleges.
(Shatsworth Hill select Boardin

(ShatswOrth Hill Select Boarding
" and Day School for Young Ladies,
Mr.. lSs Ffankn isFsst sfltmSrs anS Miss
HASSON, the former late of Winchester, Va,
but more recently associated as Principal
with Luthervile Seminary. ii ST
Number ofpupils limited. Session commen-
lst may be made at 81 North Green street and
AZ Bolton street, where circulars may be obtain
ed. e" july28-
Thinking Spring High SchOol.-The
i third annual session of this school will COM
mence on the 18th of September next. st 81 r s
TERMs--payablee every three months: .....
Higher do sr''D4 9s'iiset- -e'-t'-! $50
Classics 1- A-i h- ~ a-- 45O
Contingent expenses, SO cents per session for
each pupil. Good boarding ean-be obtained in
the neighborhood- For further information ap
ply to j. S. RAYMOND,
july 28-5t Fishersyille. Va. 3
OANOKE COLLEGE, at Salem Vir-
Ii ginia, will commence its next session Sep
:, The entire expense for ten months, including
Board, Washing, Fuel, Tuition in all the depart
ments, incidentals, &C., $2OS. ~ .i.es
For further information inquire of the Pres-
dent, d. F. BITTLE.
fNlassical and mathematical School
u at Staunton, Va.-The undersigned, grad
uate OF Roanoke College, who has had some
per1ence IN teaching, proposes to open a school
at StauntOn. 2 81 4. - II
! The object of the school will be to prepare
boys for the Colleges or University of Va, or for
the avocations of business life. 4a 5t4
Terms payable half in advance
Primary English, y fper month) o3 $500
Higher So .i5il3 ~" 400
Languages, y,. i" q 500
: egences-Faculty Of Roanoke College.
For further particulars apply to Rev. Mr.. Mil
er or Col. Baylor, of Staunton, or to the Princi-
pal at Loyd's, Essex, county Va 4''4f
july2l-6ts - J. B. BENTLEY, Principal:
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they have their proper place in every household.
If they furnish to the young imaginary play
fellows, if they help older people to forget the
cares of the present and soften the austerities
of this hard world life; if, above all, they can
be made morally significant, let US not contemn
them as unworthy of our regard. Frolicsome
kittens, sweet-singing birds, brave old dogs
and shall we not add merry-hearted children
have frightened and gladdened and sweetened
this world to many
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Real Estate AQe21caf.
yoHS gcROLs H. ~ BELL, 4. II. C&TLgTT,
JED H0TCHzfSs,
ECHoLs, BELL, GATLETT 81 Co.,
IL Real Estate AGENTS,
S. T. Corner Of Court House Square,
gTAUSTOE. VIRGINIA.

yye are aOy sslijng AID have constant de-
manf for Turning, Grazing, TlDpber and Miner
al Lands Of all descriptions, Mile, &c, and we
pecially in the county Of Augusta, and the Val
ley Of Virginia to put the same in our hands, be-
lieving that we possess superior advantages from
our central location. and thorough knowledge Of
the county, and our extensive business relations,
for securing purchasers
we make no charge for advertising or showing
nrdherty, but when we ind 8 purchaser far it we
charge commission Of five per cent, to be paid
out of the first payment made by the purchaser
November 18th, 1867.
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There are fierce times ahead-or a Democratic
victory. One or the other seems to be certain !;
for if the southern State vote for Seymour, his
election is rendered unavoidable; while if the
Radicals impeach johnson, turn him out of of
fee, and compel those States to vote for Grant,
there must surely be trouble in the North un-
less the people there are fit only to be slaves. =
We of course are powerless, and have nothing
to do but look on.
Virginia must act with extreme caution and
circumspection in these troublous times. She
should furnish the Radicals with no plausible
pretext for ''reconstructing' her by force and
counting her vote for Grant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-25

KIssING-We are in favor of certain a.
mount of shyness when kiss is proposed. but
it should not be too long, and when the tair
one gives it, it should be administered with
warmth and energy, and her whole soul should
be in it. If she closes her eyes and sighs i'm
mediately after it, the effect is much greater.
livered. We have the memory of one received
long years ago, 1--WE will not tell how many
which fingers by us yet, and we are certain will
be one of the last things we shall think of when
life's tide is ebbing fast, and the glorious beau
ties of this neither world are about forever tc
fade from our dimming vision.
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FINEVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL,

Y 17eFoo,., VS:.YtII oHQ,
1H.esktEidge county, Va
t. n &; W0oD, ....: Principal:
THos. ii (; wofR a. HOPE, Associate Principals
Third Session Sent. 10th, 1e6s, to June 2sth 60.
Ancient apd Modern Languages, Mathematics,
Civil Engineering, English Branches, Elements
of Natural and Moral Sciences and History
Boys and young men thoroughly prepared for
University of Virginia, Washington College.
and business pursuits.
Cordially recommended by TIE Professors of
and large ffambef IF patrons IN different States,
Terms for whole session, Tuition, Board, Fuel,
Washing and Light, $3.50 in currency, half on
entrance, balance 1st February.
p. O., Goshen Depot. R""l-h hl,r;;d oe county. Va
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A STORM oFTHoUGHT. First great thought
comes into the bosom, that God is good-good
to me and mine then, the thought comes that
he is purity itself-has head like the spotless
wool, and the driven snow; then, that he is
mindful of all mankind, and pours blessings
even into the lap OF the unmindful then that
his judgements and apparent seventies are the
greatest possible mercies, and will so appear
when the vail of earth is rent asunder then,
that great and good Being is like an immense
fountain located in the center of the moral and
mutual world, over whose broad surface no hu
man eye, aided by the inventions of art, has
power to travel-a gushing spring rolling sea
of glass and waves esofcrystal-throb of after throb
to the remotest bounds the uniyerse-gush-
ing out in music and rolling away like the cloudy
and foaming cataracts beyond the storm melt
ed mountains. Thicker and thicker shoots into
my soul grand and illimitable thoughts of God
My bosom swells with immortals afflatus, and
[ wish | was spirit in Heaven. r.
THE CHARITY THAT CovERETH. Dear
moss !" said the old thatch, II am so worn, so
patched, so ragged really, | am quite insight
ly | wish you would come and cheer ME a lit
tie you will hide all my infrmities and defects
and, through your loving sympathy, no finger
of contempt or dislike will be pointed at me-.
Il come u said the moss; and it crept up
and around, and in and out, till every flaw was
hidden and all was smooth and fair. Presently
the sun shone out, and the old thatch looked
gloriously in the golden rays.
''How beautiful the thatch looks!' cried
one. 5,e
"How beautiful the thatch ooksI' cried
another.
''Ah !" cried the old thatch, rather let them
say how beautiful is the loving MOSS that spends
itself covering all my faults, keeping the knowl-
edge of them all to herself, and by her own
grace making my age and poverty wear the garb
of youth and luxuriance.
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will you have some grapes, Monsieur
don't swallow my wine in ze shape of pills. !"
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classical and Mathematical School

fNlaSSIcal Hnd Mathematical School
7 J at Staunton Male Academy. IfI ~ rft
The ensuing session of this School will com
mence on the 7th of September next, and close
the 18th of June following. The session will be
divided into two terms First term, ending 3lst
of January, and second commencing 1st Of Feb
ruary. The coures of study is designed to pre-
pare pupils for the University of Virginia, any
of the Colleges or for the business duties of life.
It will embrace Ancient Languages, French
Mathematics, and al hgaGphes requisite for a
complete English education. Particular atten-
tion will be paid to the morals of all the pupils,
and patrons will be furnished with monthly re-
ports of the standing conducts &C., of their sons
or wards.
Terms-For session OF 10 months, $3.50. co. for
board and tuition, exclusive of washing and
lights,) payable half at the commencement Of the
session; remainder first of February. No pupil
will be received for a less period than one term
Pupils will be charged from date Of entrance to
cloge tarna nh1ess necessarily absent from sick
ness 7 - tef.t.rf sff.' 49,
; References-P Professors A. T. Bledsee, G. 8.
YenabIe and Francis M. Smith. Univ srsity of
Va; Rev. j. NJ. p. Atkinson, D. d., President
of Hampden Sidney College; Professors Alex
Nelson, VIM. Allen, Washington College Hon.
A. H. II. Stuart, Col. J. B. Baldwin, Judge H.
W. Sheffey, and Rev. VIM. E. Baker, Staunton,
Va. G. E. YOUNG,
july2l-6t ttt -lA PRINCIPAL
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rowi papers copy at
R re- TEOYTER HENKEE.

RR.S. HOMER HENKEL,
ID DENTIST, STAUNToN, VA,
formerly of New Market Va
GRADUATE OF BALTIMORE DENTAL COLLEGE.
Office-Bruce's corner up Stairs. Entranee-
on Augusta street, doors north of Main
@a- Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.
iulY2l-3m y -.
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A wealthy man was one day so much amused
by the wit of his foolish attendant, that he gave
him his cane, but told him that whenever he
should meet greater fool than he to re-
turn the cane In process of time, the rich man
neared his DEATH Sending for this fool, he
bade him farewell.
where are you going?" asked the fool.
''To another world.
when will you return p
"Oh, never"
,''Have you made preparation for this jour
ney?" sn =.
''Alas have not ~
''Then master, take back your cane never
could there be a folly so great as that. u
IF you love, love more. If you hate, hate
less. Life is too short to spend In hating any
one. Why war against mortal who is going
the same road with you? Why not expand the
flower of life and happiness by learning to love?
Your hands may be hard, but your heart need
not be- Your form may be bent or ugly, but
do you not know that the most beautiful flowers
often grow in the most rugged, unsheltered
places? The palace may be palace of care,
the cottage the home of love. Not that there
is no love in the mansion, but somehow, if we
are not very careful business will crowd all there
is Of beauty out of the heart. This is why God
has given us Sabbaths and Saturday nights,
that we may leave business in the office and
have heart-cleaning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-25

In the speech which Wade Hampton deliver
ed at Charleston, on the Oath ult., he makes
the following suggestion in regard to the negro
vote:
Try to convince the negro that we are his real
friends; but if he will not be convinced and is
still joined to his idols, convince him at least
that he must look to those idols, whom he
serves as his gods, to feed and clothe him.
Agree among yourselves, and act firmly upon
the agreement, that you will not employ any
one who votes the Radical ticket. ra
And he goes on to say that, inasmuch as the
negro will vote whether or not, the wisest thing
for the Democratic party to do is to secure his
assistance by every means in its power. i-'
John Randolph was one Of the most sarcastic
men that ever lived. One time young man
attempted to make his acquaintance. He OBJ
tanned an introduction, and among the first re-
marks, said: .t.
passed by your house, lately, Mr.. Ran
dolph?'
/ hope you always will 7 was the reply.
Another one twitted him as to his want Of
education. '
The gentleman reminds me-, said Randolph,
"of the lands at the heads of Montgomery,
which are poor by nature, but ruined by culti-
vation.
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NUMBER IL.
Mothers Grave. I
BY G.. D. PRENTICE.

The trembling dew drops fall
Upon the shutting flowers like
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-06

THE DUEL.-The telegraph yesterday,
morning made brief mention of duel which
occurred Monday between Gen. Albert C.
Lawrence, American Minister to Costa Rica
and Baron Won Kusserow, (Kussedrow?)
Secretary of the Prussian Legation. One
account says that the Baron, in conversation
lately with the wife of General Lawrence
made a remark about a lady friend of his own
to which Mrs. Lawrence responded with
omething quite offensive to the Baron. He
thereupon replied in a manner distasteful
to her. General Lawrence then entered up
ON the scene and took up the matter in be-
half of his wife, and forthwith indited a
bloody challenge, which the bold baron
promptly accepted The parties went out
at sunrise and fred two shots at each other.
Result: nobody hurt, general shaking of
hands, lovely time all around, and joyful
return to the city. Another account spoils
the story by declaring that there was no lady
in the case, and that the Baron was the chal-
longing party. All accounts agree that the
parties took drink together in token of COM
plete reconciliation,
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-06
MunfcipaI Court.

JUDGE KINGsBURY PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-One case OF search and seizure. Re-
spondent pleaded guilty and paid fine of $50 and
costs.
John Monaghan, for drunkenness and disturbance,
paid fine OF So and costs. --.....-
Patrick Shea and Andrew Sullivan pleaded guilty
to being engaged in street fight, and each paid a
fine of So with one halt the costs. .yr
Edward Good and Patrick Burke, for obstructing
the sidewalk were each fined S. and costs. Paid.
John Broderick and Patrick ONeil were before the
Court for breaking and entering the store OF james
McGlinchy. Trial; decision to Broderick, proba-
BILE cause, and respondent required to furnish sure
ties in the of $500 for his appearance at the next
term of the Supreme Judicial Court. Failing in
sureties he was committed ONeil was aljudged not
guilty and discharged. Howard & Cleaves for O'Nei.
Hopkins for Broderick.
Patrick Feeney was fined $40 and costs for keep
ing shop open on the Lords day.
Thomas McGinnis, for the same offence, was fined
$40 and costs. Paid.
Certain liquors and vessels were declared forfeited
to the city, no person appearing to claim them.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-06
F. F: + +. Bow baTA'1' Secretaries.

News ITEMs.-In Yorkville, N Y, Monday
four little girls, each about ten years old
agreed to commit suicide by taking poison
and one of them actually did so.
Gen. Schofeld has appointed Mr.. George
Cahoon Mayor of Richmond.
Massachu sets is patching up the new Ii
cense law as well as she can.
Samuel Mills, the Franconia murderer il
soon to be executed in New Hampshire. II
VIII be the first case of capital punishment in
new hampshire since 1849 when Rev. Enos
". dudley of Grafton was hung for murder
ing MS Wife in order to marry school teach
er 10 Whom he had become attached
Inc portsmouth Chronicle says that the ed
Nor OF che lover Gazette, is running matri-
monlal broker establishment, and having
given notice that there were thirty Dover
bachelors cable and willing to support" wvas
has received five applications.
The New Haven Palladium is Justly ;nd;r-
nant at the high price of pew rent 1t saws
that in few years none but the rich will have
the gospel preached to them in most of our
churches.
Miss Mary Sterling, of Willisburg, Chemung
county, N. Y, died Sunday, another victim OF
tne Erie slaughter at Carrs Rock; thus increas-
ing 'he number of dead to q. There are IL
more injured there
FROM the court reports of the Machias Re-
PuDiioan we learn that the last case tried was
tna' Vi oohn omlth vs. John Doe ard Richard
Roe. How these fellows effected their escape
from Blackstone is not explained
Among the good things current in wosb-
ington is story that Judge Nelson and Con.
eral Butler fought duel at the Congressional
graveyard; that Nelson was shot through the
brains; that Butler was shot through the
heart; and that both of them walked back to
the Capitol uninured.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-06

At the Annual Communication of the
Grand Lodge of Maine, in thiscty yesterday
afternoon, the following officers were selected
for the ensuing year: Timothy j. Murray of
Portland, Grand Master: John H. Lynde of
Bangor, Deputy Grand Master; David CargiI
of East Winthrop, Senior Grand Warden; T.
R. Simonton of Camden, Junior Grand War
den; Moses Dodge of Portland, Grand Treas
urer; Ira Berry of Portland, Recording Grand
Secretary; Oliver Gerrish, A. B. Thompson,
w. P. Preble, Committee of Finance; Jabez
True and A. M. Wetherbee, Trustees of the
Charity Fund
The new Grand Lodge of New Brunswick
was recognized as regular Grand Lodge.
Thursday morning at o'clock was assigned
for the Installation of Officers. a,.
The Grand Lodge then called off to meet at
the reception room, City Hall, Wednesday
morning at halt-past eight o'clock, to attend
the ceremonies of laying the corner stones of
the new Custom House and Post Office.
EVENING.
The Grand Commandery of knights Tenn
plar met at o'clock, Grand Commander
Dodge presiding. T
"A Ohdi tCI was SIdutCu iOA q LOW SOu1Ahah
derry at Eastport, to be called st. Bernard
Comm andery.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Moses Dodge of Portland, Grand Comman-
der.
James NJ Larrabee of Gardiner, Deputy
Grand Commander.
John 81. Lynde of Bangor, Grand General
issimo
Charles h. Mcclellan of Bath, Grand Cap
tain General.
Rev. ]. E. c. Sawyer of Bath, Grand Pre-
late.
VIM. P. Preble of Portland, Grand Senior
Warden. tlt.s'C
David Cargill of Winthrop, Grand Junior
Warden.
Chas. Fobes of Portland, Grand Treasurer.
Ira Berry of Portland, Grand Recorder.
f. D. Seymour of Calais, Grand Standard
Bearer.
J. w. Ballou of Bath, Grand Sword Bearer.
A. w. French of Eastport, Grand Warder.
Warren Phillips of Portland, Grand G. of
Guards. n.
The Grand Commandery adjourned until
Wednesday at IL o'clock. ....-,
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-06

THE AMATEUR THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT
last evening, at City Hall, was in every respect
decided and pleasing success. There was a
large and appreciative audience, and we have
rarely seen one in this city that manifested so
much pleasure as that which witnessed the
plays of "Paul's RETURN" and "Who Speaks
First" last evening. The performance was un-
commonly smooth, and brim full of character
ization and genial humor. No word of critical
of the acting, and the cast with which both of
the plays were produced could not be improv-
ed. "Paul's Return" passed off very satisfac-
torily with Mr.. f. Chase as Richard Colds
worthy, in which he displayed his usual great
ability as an actor. Miss Peters, as Beatrice
Goldsworthy, was highly applauded, of which
she was truly worthy, and Miss McCobb, as
Blance Wilton, left nothing to be wished for
in her exceedingly accurate and tasteful delin-
cations. Mr.. G. E. Emerson as Paul Colds
worthy, represented at first clever, off hand
fellow just returned from California, penniless,
but when he came to the serious matter:of fall
ing in love with Beatrice, and explained the
difficulties attending it, he was spirited and
interesting and displayed talent hardly sur
passed by any actor that we ever saw in Port
land Mr.. Hal. Bacon as Herbert Flyntskin
did remarkably well, for which he was amply
rewarded by gaining the hand of Blance. Mrs
Purinton appeared as Mrs. Clampit, Miss Bry-
ant as Mrs. Goldsworthy and Miss Chaddock
as Miss Goldsworthy. Mr.. Henry Carter as
Abel Honeydew gave great-satisfaction, and
certainly showed genius of high degree.
= The after-piece, "Who Speaks First" was
equally interesting, and it is not too much to
say that each performance was literally per-
feet.
This evening the popular play of "The spir-
it of Seventy-six," will be produced, and we
predict that the hall will be crowded. 1t is for
a worthy object, and this talented company for
their exertions ought to be amply rewarded by
seeing that they are duly appreciated, and that
their attempt to do charitable act, and be-
sides give us such pleasing entertainments, has
been successful beyond their expectation.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-06
Superior COurt.

MAY rERM-GoDDARD, j., PRESIDING.
The May term of the Superior Court was opened
yesterday morning with prayer from Rev. DR.. Car
ruthers The samsjurors that were present at the
April term were in attendance.
After calling the docket OF continued actions, num-
berng "a the Court proceeded to try such
as were to 60 to the jury. The first case taken up
was
No. 6o-Henry B. Body vs. Loring Thayer. As
sumpsit on groce account. After the evidence
for plaintiff was out, Court adjourned.
Haskell. Bonney g. Hartman.
The Court promulgated the following order:
Ordered, That where either party has demanded a
jury according to the provisions of Section of Chap
ter 49, approved February H. 1858, the demand may
at any time be withdrawn and the case referred to
the presiding Justice by the consent Of both parties
The next case in order for trial is No. 45-Palmer
ct al. VS.. Merrill, appellant.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-06

The undersigned having disposed of his Flour Mill,
Stone Dam, and all the water power on said lower
Dam in Athens Village, now offers for sale his Tan
wide, thoroughly built, in sound and good condition
excepting tan pits,) with good substantial Dam
across the river and eight of land including rv-
Of Pits: with new Boarding House, thoroug
built and finished throughout last fall, good spring
of pure water in cellar and full supply of soft water
The above property is located about one halt pile
up river from the Stone Dam before mentioned, up
on which dam Flour Mill and large Lumber Mill is
now in full operation commenced running since last
fall.
The above property, if not disposed OF at private
sale before Saturday the ninth day of May next will
at eleven o'clock A NJ, without reserve Title per-
feet. Terms easy.
Also about 400 cords of good Hemlock Bark on
the premises if wanted
JOHN WARE,
Athens, Somerset County, State of Maine.
April 7, 1858. apr 11-till may sN
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-06

SAN FRANCISCO-Ar Sd inst, ship Commodore,
Grozier, Boston.
GALVESToN-Cld 27th, sch Petrol, Curtis, fol-
Boston.
NEW ORLEANS-Ar 4th, barque Shawmut, Lord,
Messina. n .t4 f
Ar at SW Pass 2sth ult, barque Jennie Cobb, Han
ley. from Boston; brig Winfield, Lorng, do. -
| JACKSONVILLE-Arl 18th ult, sch Guiding Star,
Blanchard, Boston.
SAvANNAH-Cld I'd, sch Campbell. Torrey. for
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-06

THE New Hampshire Republican State Con-
vention was held at Concord, yesterday John
II. Bailey of Portsmouth, VIM. E. Chandler OF
Concord, Charles S. Faulkner of Keene, and
Elijah NJ. Topliff of Manchester, we're chosen
delegates at large to the Chicago Convention
Resolutions in favor of the nomination Of
General U. s Grant for the Presidency
and approving the action of the New Hamp-
shire Congressman with respect to impeach-
ment, were adopted. Several kilograms were
received from Washington speaking encourage
ingly Of the probable result of Johnson's trial.
A dispatch from Gen. Butler declared that
Wade and prosperity are sure to come with
the apple blossoms"
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-06

IT is very credltable to the Fenians that in
their convention at New York yesterday they
passed, by unanimous vote, resolution ex
pressing strong disapproval of assasslnations
/ n general and that of darcy MCGEE in par
ticular 1t is hardly probable that this assas-
sination mania will last much longer. wha-
len at Ottawa and Farrell at Sydney will
probably soon expiate their crimes on the gal
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-06

AMONG the advantages which towns along
the coast derive from their improved commu-
nication with Portland, the reception of their
mails by the Machias steamer twenty -four
hours earlier than by any other conveyance is
not inconsiderable. The mail for all the land
ings along the route is made up at the post
Office here for every steamer, closing an hour
before she sails