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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

Mr.. ADAMS AND THE BIBLE. letter to
his son in 1911, John Quincy Adams says, Il
have for many years made it practice to read
through the Bible once year. My custom is
to read four or five chapters every morning,
Immediately after rising from my bed. 1t en-
ploys about an hour of my time and seems to
me the most suitable manner of beginning the
day. In what light soever we regard the Bible,
whether with reference to revelation, to history,
or to morality, it is valuable and inexhaustible
mine of knowledge and virtue"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Portable Fence.
NEW EENCE-Tha attant;,

NEW FENCE.-The attention of the
n 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
It 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-
Bic, can be prepared during the winter and pre-
sSents many points Of advantage fer the consider
afion of the farmer.
Farm rights will be disposed of upon reasona-
BILE terms, either by GEO. 3. PRIoE or the under
signed. DAVID bUCHEk-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

MATRIMoNIAL.-Ay young gentleman of very
aristocratic and wealthy connections, in Rich
mond, is about to espouse young lady, who
has been supporting herself and mother by the
use of her needle 1t is said that an uncle of
the young gentleman offered him %, COO to can
eel the engagement whereupon the young gen.
tleman swore that he wouldn't do so for $25, 900
900 &C., &c. The stern parents thereupon re-
Tented and the nuptials are to be celebrated at
with great ec1at and splendor. Lynch RepuJ,
Iruo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
By Request.
God is Love.

Approach not the altar
With gloom in thy soul,
Nor let thy feet falter
From terror's control.
God loves not the sadness
Of fear and distrust.
Oh serve Him with gladness,
The Gentle, the just!
Bring meekly before Him
The faith of child,
Bow down and adore Him
With heart undefled,
And by the still waters,
And through the green shade,
With Zion's glad daughters
Thy path shall be made.
His bounty is tender,
His being is love,
His smile fills with splendor,
The blue arch above;
Coniding, believing,
Oh, enter always
His court with thanksgiving,
His portals with praise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

HIGH HEELs.-The papers are just now cry
ing out against the high heel shoes, so much
worn by ladies' misses and children. The fash
is very tall and a very small heel, and it is
alleged the gait of the wearer is often affected,
and the ankle rendered much more liable to in
jury. The poor support given to the ankle by
such narrow and elevated heels, accounts in part
for the peculiar and sometimes awkward walk
of those who wear them. Especially is the walk
little children affected by the fashionable shoes
put upon their feet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
GNhatswOrth Hill Select Boarding
Seymour d Blair.
vTyHE HOPE OF THE COUNTRY ;!
Il KNOW THEM
The Finest, and Best, and Truest-.-Life-Like.

The Finest, and Best, and Truest-.-Life-Like.
Every freeman-every white man and woman
OF the Country who puts trust for the salvation of
the Constitution and the Union in the success of
the Democratic Party, ought to know (besides
their princples) the features at least of those in
whom that hope is centered-of those through
whom it mast be brought to a glorious fruition.
By authoity of the National Seymour and Blair
Club, Life-like Portraits Of our candidates for
President and Vice President the United States
executed in the best styl 9f tAe art published
Large Double Picture (Lithograph)-
and Blair-22 by % inches ............... $500
Single Picture Nithograph) )-Seymour and Blair
3 by 10 inches, each. LOO
TO CLUBS:
Large noHhle Petqres-s copies. $500
De Do Dc 7eopies......~..:... 1000
Single Pictures--6 copies SEQ
Do De IS copies. 1900
I'Ae proceeds of these sales are to be devoted to
campaign purposes
Club orders must be sent to address. All
in the mails, and in all eases free of postage.
Orders to amount of ten dollars and over NAV
be filled by Express, and bill collected pa de-
livery.
VITA ea3h order will be enclosed package of
selected campaign documents, &c, to advance
the cause. Address, carefully,
is. STEPHENS.
Box 890 Washington, D G.
Nm E-In ordering, please name paper in
which advertisement was seen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

BALLARD HOTEL,
Richmond, VA, March TO-
vEyhis Elegant Establishment is open
Z to tho accommodation of the public. The
building is one of the
FINEST IN THE CITY,
and for Style, Convenience and Beauty. of Ar
r"ngeAsn Is rs FfR9NfssES FTREffGgE g r superior
is new and complete, and for cleanliness, it is
proverbial.
The subscriber, after more than twenty years
experience in the business, thinks he risks moth
ing in saying that this Hotel shali IN every res
EQUAL TO ANY IN THE SOUTH,
and asks the patronage of his friends and the
public generally.
JOHN P. BALLARD,
march 17-tf Proprietor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

The rifle that has created the greatest atten-
ton at Vienna is breech- loader made by a
Norwegian armorer. La the presence OF the
Emperor the inventor fired ffty-three shots in
the space of three minutes. The great preci-
sion was highly commented on.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Real Estate Agency.
John ECHOLS, II. NJ. BELL, r. II. CATLETT
JED HOTCHKISS.
NCHOLS, BELL, CATLETT & CO.
II Real Estate Agents,
70 OOI OOUIU tOQ I
STAUNTON VIRGINIA

.. L. OOrntF OF COuTI hOuse Square,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
We are now selling. and have a constant de-
mand for Farming Grazing Timber and Miner
al Lands of all descriptions AEitls, &C., and we
Invite parties having such property for sale, es-
tpecially 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
property but when we re IND purchaser for it we
out of the first payment made by the purchaser
November 10TH 1867
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

The best photographs in the world are said
to be taken in Switzerland, the air in that coun-
try being so pure. The worst place in the
world is, without doubt, London, on account of
the prevailing fogs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Eor the Spectator

For the Spectator.
MEssRs. EDITORS as do, that
you are unhinching friends of Sabbath Schools,
and benefactors of the rising generation, [
wish to inform you of the Picnic which came
off, on the 10th inst, at Moscow. There being
number of the Messy Greek Scholars pres
ent formed in procession at the School House,
where they were accustomed to receive their
instruction, and marched to the grove near by,
IN perfect order, marshalled by the ever ready
Capt. Curtis of Mt. Solon. The audience be-
ing seated, the music was conducted by F. B.
Carson whose musical talents are well known
and highly appreciated, followed by a suitable
address by the Rev. j. j. Pinkerton in his
usual instructive, and earnest STYLE After the
address, the procession marched to the Table,
which seemed to groan beneath its load of
good things, prepared by the kind Ladies of
the neighborhood, and judging from the smi
Ling faces of the little folks, there was general
satisfaction, A VISITOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

The real champions of the ring-mothers
with daughters to marry
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Later
-HELATEST NEWS.

u7HE LATEST NEWS.
Daily and Weekly Richmond, Washing
ton New York and Philadelphia papers fur
rriShed-bv month or year, ahead of the mails, al
PnbIshers rates. in advance BY
JOHN A. NOON,
A,,r;I 26t Post Office, Staunton Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

Mr.. Stirabout always takes his constitutional
walk on an empty stomach--whether on his
own or somebody's else he doesn't say.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

At Fort Larned, recently, while party OF
ladies and officers were singing sentimental
song, an unappreciative wolf sprang upon them
from thicket,, and severely lacerated several
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

''Senator Sumner said that Mr.. Pendleton
would come down like stick" Few poor fel-
lows, says Prentice, know better than Sumner
how stick comes down."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

Why does the new moon remind one Of a
giddy girl? Because she's too young to show
much reflection
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
VHTHEAT DRILLs--I.atest Improve.

w MENT.-f am again offering the Bick-
ford and Huffman Celebrated Wheat, Fertilizer,
and Seed Drill. An important improvement has
brushes used in former drills and discharging
the wheat in a continuous stream. This drill,
upon its introduction, took precedence of all 9TH
ers, which it has maintained to the present time
and is regarded by those who used it as having no
rival. Persons in want of q drill are referred to
those who have this Drill in use.
:" a. PRICES:
8 tube grain drill, ,,.,.,.,..,.. $500
tube grain drill, 10000
tachment, ... ....... ... .................. 1850
tachment,. 5000
delivered in Staunton. Should the grass seed
sower not be wanted deduction Of $40 will be
made. Early orders solicited.
july14- GEO, =. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

A man In London kept the body of his dead
daughter in the house seventeen days until he
could get up rattle to pay the funeral expen
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

The Prince Imperial of France, though only
in his teens, is said to be betrothed to the Prin-
cess Giselle, daughter of the Emperor Joseph.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

ANOTHER CHURCH OUTRAGE PROPOSED
'Agnes Chapel is the name of Church To-
Gated in the ''Richlands," in this county, and
was erected just before the war by the Metho-
dists. The members who now hold it and wor-
ship in it, built the church and have sustained
it up to the present time. We understand that
George W: Carpenter, Radical candidate for
the Legislature to represent Greenbrier and
Monroe, and a preacher, (so-called,l in the
Northern Methodist church, has notified the
present Trustees of that church, that he will
apply to Judge Harrison at the next term of
Greenbrier Circuit Court to show cause why
they shall not be removed and other Trustees
be appointed in their stead. The parties now
sought to be placed in possession of the church,
contributed nothing towards its erection, and
have not sustained it, but are set of adven-
turers, led by such a sealawag as George w.
Carpenter.
The Trustees sought to be removed are-J
r. Watts and Jno. A. Knapp. The names of
those sought to be placed in their stead-John
+. Coffman and James f. Coffman Greenbrier
Mdependent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

Two hundred dollars was paid for single
vote in Augusta, Me-, by the radicals. They
were lucky to have the money to give. 1t was
different with the Democrats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Schools and Colleges.

" CHURcHvILLE, AUGUSTA Co., VA.
The 4th session of this school will commence
the 9th of September, 1868, and close the Goth OF
June. 1869. The course of instruction will DC
thorough in all branches usually taught in schools
of a similar grade.
TERMS Per session of ten months $3.50 ex-
elusive of washing and lights, one-haf in ad-
vance, one-half the 1st of February. For circu-
a. t. HOOVER
JOHN G. STOVER,
REV. P. FLETCHER.
References The former patrons of the school
The Faculty ofthe University of Virginia, and
the Faculty of Washington College.
july 14-3m
AEOSSy Creek Boarding School, Au-
VI gusta County, Va.
The next session will commence on the I'd day
of September and continue, except short inter
mission at Christmas, till the 25th of june 1869.
TERMS:
Ny charge for Tuition and Board, including Flu
ell, Lights and Washing is $3.50; $125 in advance
and $l25 the 1st of February.
Messy Creek Academy, of which / was for
merly Principal has been rebuilt; but have de-
clined to occupy it, not wishing mixed school
Address T. J. WHITE,
au11-2m Messy Creek, Augusta Co., Va,
(NhatswOrth Hill Select Boarding
" and Day School for Young Ladies,
188 Franklin street, Baltimore.
Mrs P: L. EICHELBERGER and Miss A. E.
HASSON, the former late of Winchester, Va,
but more recently associated as Vice Principal
with LutherViile Seminary,
Number of pupils limited. Session commen-
cling September 10th. Application until August
lst may be made at "a North Green street, and
AZ Bolton street. where circulars may be obtain
ed. july28-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Farming I37s3oEe21se1ets

Kellers Patent Grain, Seed and Fertilizing
Drill, q simple, complete and durable machine
without a iault Manufactured by Miller Protz-
man & Co., Hagerstown Nd
this machine before purchasing. For sale by
all11 1Mtf 81 - '' l. NJ Y PARTLOW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

A pedant remarked to farmer, II cannot
bear a fool" "Your mother could was the
reply.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

A wag suggests that suitable litanical re-
sponse for many city choirs would be, 70
Lord have mercy on US, miserable sing
ers."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

A counter revolution-strike among the dry
goods clerks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

There are forty -four daily trains over the rail
road from Chicago to Aurora.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
.R a. M. HENKEL, Staunton, Va

EE 1Formerly of New Market Va,
fesnectfnlly offers his services to the public, In
all The branches of the Medical Profession-spe-
cial attention paid to Surgery.
Nav be found at his office at all hours, unless
professionally engaged -,
night. in the country as well as in the town
Office-on Bruce's corner, up stairs Entrance
on Augusta street, doors from corner.
rd-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Groceries and Produce.

H KER & BRO, have for sale, low for
H. cash, fine lot of choice
GROCERIES,
FLOUR, BACON. LARD, and WOODEN
WARE, and 10 gallon Kegs, &c.
We would call special attention TO our choice
TEAS-Gunpowder and Japan.
july21-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

Stanford, Conn, has fifty men who weigl
10,910 lbs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

MMcCOrmIck,S PrIAe MOWeF N RAAp-
Nl er.-We offer to the people Of Augusta
these old and we'll established machines, with
speak Of their merits-their world divide fame will
suffice Their sales amounted, in 1867, to nearly
ten thousand machines, and they. have prepared
for furnishing a largely increased number, with
many improvements for 1868. Call on us for
Terms, Circulars and Testimonials, before pur-
chasing other Machines.
iunn0S3m McCTTRE t RTTMGARDNER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
ADVERTISING RATES.


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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Hotels.
VIRGINIA HOTEL.

i. SDHEFFHH, H,.....,.,,....,- Proprietor,
Has been remodelled, repainted and furnished
with entirely new furniture and beds, and ranks
now among the first class hotels of the country.
A fine Livery Stable, Bar and Billiard Room
are attached.
rs Omnibus free.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Professional Directory.

WYNN. CHAPMAN, ID. ID. S.. g
w STAUNTON, VA. Sn n.
Office. at his old stand South side of Main St
With fifteen ee " Years experience in his profession
feels warranted in saying that all operations are are
done in the most skillful manner and warranted
to compete with any done in the cities or else else
where Teeth mounted on gold, SILVER anu anu WI u
canite Nitrous Oxide, Gas and ChloroforM ao-
uantSs ,ra;n;stored when desired. sepS-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

Miles O'Reilly's poetical works will be pub
lished soon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

nR. T. M. FULTZ, Graduate of Jefferson
ss,;cos I'd the citizens of Staunton and vicinity.
Ofice-opposite Virginia Hotel.
aug 4-6In
No,orc oOOv 2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

A snake was found inside watermelon in
Wisconsin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
ID URKE'S IRON WORKS,

URKE'S fRON WORKS.
Id STAUNToN, VA
WM. A. BURKE, ......... ....,.. Proprietor,
NOTICE-Persons having Threshing Machines,
Reapers Mowers, Drills, &c, needing repairs,
can have them done in the very best style and
workmanship, at Burkes Iron Works at short
notice, keep constantly on hand repairs for all
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turers prices. L have supply of sections for
the following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Mccormick 6 g :.
WSS5 74s}s5 !; 4 i
also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
Bickford and Huffman's Grain and Guano Drill.
TERMS CASH w. A. BURKE.
my- am still putting up the best LIVINGS-
TON PLOWS made in the State.
iune l6-tf WIN. A. BURKE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

CHAs T. o'FERRALL. R. G. MAYO.
n EXTINCTION HOTEL.
We have this day formed partnership for the
purpose of conducting the Lexington Hotel, and
propose to keep it in first class style.
VS. The public are inEfted to call and judge for
Themselves.
iuly 28-tf OrFERRALL 81 MAYO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
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be delayed for three months, an addition OF OF ~
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cent and if for II months, 30 per cent
Ms- The rates in currency will be cnangeo
from time to time as the price of specie may rise
or fall.
@- Subscriptions will not be discontlnued'
except at the option of the Editor till all arrear
ages be paid
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Poetry.

Black VS. Blue.
TO taoim sisters-ome havimg black, and the other
blue eyes,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Stauntum @pettatur.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING BY
Richard Mauzy % 90.

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AAs Stanton, va.
Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold, IS
Silver, Platina, and Vulcanite- The G.,
greatest improvement yet introduced ffsssY
into Dental Science is conceded to be NGNk.
the Vulcanite process it being four times lighter
than gold and much cheaper embracing superb
ef efclean4iness nicer adaptation, and many other
advantages. All the various operations of Den
tai Surgery performed with strict reference en- TO
permanency. ~naIcll ~ AV-Cl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

A newspaper in Cleveland, having advertised
that they would send a copy of their paper gra-
tbs for one year to the person sending them "a
club Of ten," received the ten spot Of clubs
from young lady in the country
The Moscow Gazette is the most influential
journal in Russia. The editor escapes all trou-
BILE because no one can pronounce his name or
write an order tor his arrest.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-08-24
Farm for Sale.

CIrUATED in the east part Of sheldon on II
- branch of the Alissisquoj River, well known
as the Joel Whitney farm. containing BOG acres,
from 80 to IS acres interval land. The farm is
capable Of keeping 80 cows so sheep, team &c.
Wood and timber land enough for the farm. A
Good Sugar orchard of 1000 trees, sugar tools
&c Two good dwelling houses situated oppo-
site, one brick and one wood. \ dairy -honsc
and apparatus for the manufacture of butter
and cheese. Good running water at both hous-
cs dairy house and barn. This farm is about
5 or miles from the celebrated Springs. For
further particulars enquire of the owner ON tho
premises WILLIAM BLISS.
East sheldon, Aug. Is, 1868. 220wtf
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-08-24

The Argus says a singular case of de-
sertion has recently occurred at West
Wardsboro. On Tuesday, July %, Par
don Wcllman, of West Wardsboro, was
married to Elizabeth Lcinem, ofOgdens-
burgh, n. V, at the former place. The
next Friday morning his wife left him
with a man, an entire stranger to him,
never to return, and without assigning
any reason for her strange conduct. Mr..
Welman had no notice of her going
more than fifteen minutes before her de-
parturc.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-08-24

square in front of the Court House il
surmountcd by marble statue of Anne
rica which forms the browning beauty
of the whole. This is the work of the
young Vermont sculptor, Iarkin g..
Mead. The statue is of Italian marble
and colossal standing cigh, feet in high.
Gilmorc's Band OF Boston was present
at the ceremony. Many buildings were
decorated in honor OF the occasion and
business was generally suspended
Times.