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Daring Robbery.

On Monday, the Oath ult., near Parnassus, in
this county, most daring and outrageous rob-
berry was committed.
On that night at s clock three white men par
TALLY disguised and fully armed entered the
house of Mr.. Kenney Sillings, a good citizen
and an old man helpless from rheumatism, and
renamed till IL o'clock, during which time
tney pillaged the house and, in their search,
turned everything topsy-turvy. No other per-
son was present except Mr. Sillings' wife. They
TOOK away with them 800 in specie and $35 in
currency and an old fint-lock rifle which Mr..
Sillings valued very much, not on account of the
intrinsic value of the gun, but because If had
been his fathers and had been in the family noor-
ly century. He told the robbers wbv bo did
notlike to lose it, and told them that. if he had
1t, ne would willingly give them SIS. in gold for
1t, though they could not sell it for more nroba
bly,, than S.. They took it nevertheless. We
think it probable that the favorite old rife will
be the means of detecting the perpetrators Of
that outrageous robbery. We learn that this is
the only robbery which has occurred in that
neghborhood for years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
RUNNING THE MACHINE. ~

AN INCIDENT IN EDITORIAL LIFE-Scene oar
Sanctuns-1Enss not RecoLtected, but sopseaohsre
aoithin the past THO Weeks.-Enter Mr.. Boom
foozle: Sir. in an article in your paper certain
personal illusions made to mel am not pub
lie property-and / dislike invidiOus reflections
of this kind. Stop my paper" Exit Boomfoo
zle]
Enter Mr.. Blatherskite :-"Sir, in an article in
your paper concerning an institution in which I
am interested, you fail to make personal allusion
to me-a man of the first importance to the town
of Harrsonburg, sir. am public mani am
public property desire to be puffed-I delight
in invidious refections-as you decline to do this,
stop my paper! !" [Exit Blatherskite]
REFLEcTIoNs :-Boomfoozle mad, because per-
sonal illusions acre made to him. Blatherskite
mad, because personal allusion was not made to
him. 1t takes all sorts of people, with large
performance of the genus fool, to make world
Old Commonwealth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
VIRGINIA EXPRESS.

We believe that we have neglected heretofore
to notice this new and extensive enterprise which,
if successful, will be of great benefit to the bust
ness community. 1t is desirable in matters OF
this kind that there be active competition, for, if
there be monopoly, the charges will certainly
be higher than if there be active competition. 1t
is, therefore, the interest of the community to
have rival Express Companies, and to secure this,
they should sustain the new Company, at least,
till it becomes firmly established-then patronze
the one which will bring their goods on the best
terms. The first object should be to enable the
new Company to become established, that COM
petition may be secured, and to do this, the new
Company must be patronized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
The Crisis described.

The National Ltelhgencer thus describes the
gravity and moment of the present crisis:
The times are momentous. Perils so great
never before menaced our institutions Weare
on the very eve of the most critical events, and
he is less than vigilant patriot who does not
see and provide for the impending danger
Radicalism is bent on revolution, and will not
stop at civil war. 1t has enlisted the regular
army in it's service. Let the people, therefore
the brave, honest masses-be warned and
reused for the first blow may come like a thief
in the night. Let the alarm be sounded from
ocean to ocean, that our liberties are in danger
of being overthrow by base conspiracy, and
meetings be forthwith called in every city, town
and village, that expression may be given to the
indignant voice of the nation, and that the peo-
pie may prepare to protect and defend the Con
stitution, for the vindication ofwhich patriotic
President is to be impeached and deposed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

heaven ward besides, they ought not to raise
any objections in that direction, it may be their
last chance)--will convince the Radical mem
beers of the Rump that their CONSERVATION of an
aerial flight is entirely groundless, so long as
five righteous Conservatives are in the Capitol
You remember what Siberian day last Mon
day was? How it showed, hailed, and 'frozed"
all day unto midnight. Yet, notwithstanding
this, the galleries of the Rump House of Rep
resentatives were packed full from nine in the
morning until half past five in the evening,
when the Impeachment resolutions were passed.
1t was the night for the Presidents regular re-
ception, and every body thought that the Sc
we're weather and impeachment would throw a
damper on the affair. But what was the as
constituent of that venerable gentleman, the
coolest inhabitant," to find that it was the
largest and most brilliant reception ever wit
messed in the White House since the foundation
of the American Republic And, the most re
markable incident Of the evening" was the ossi
fed, galvanized, iron. clad boomarangs, from
the Rump Congress, Charles III. Van Wyck,
the first fire of the pistol some years ago, illus
trating Hudibras poetical stanza-''he that
runs away, &C., ')-and Lewis Selye, of the
Buckeye State, who made their appearance in
the midst of the gay scene, as Unexpectedly as
Hamlet's ghost, and walking up to the Presi-
dent. shook him by the hand and passed on
This evinced an amount of cheek" rarely to
be witnessed. Two-and -a-half hours, previous
", they voted for the impeachment of Andrew
johnson!
Colonel John B. Baldwin is here on bust
ness-visit to the city, being retained as counsel
in important suits, now on the docket of the
United States Supreme Court. AS sound jurist
and logical DICTATOR, l question if he has his
equal at the bar in this Court.
The last issue of Harper's Weekly contains an
illustration of the gentlemen of the press in
the Reporters and Correspondents Gallery,
House of Representatives. The young green
horn on the left hand side of the picture, i'm
mediately in the rear of the gentleman with eye
glasses, was taken for the counterfeit present
ment' of your correspondent. Ills the best
looking (r ''phiz in the group; but, you will
doubtless agree with me, that it bears but a
slight resemblance to Sidney" or else he has
very much changed since you last saw him in
the Ballard House"
Hon. LATE Develin, the trenchant editor of
that sterling Conservative journal, the Indian
apolis Herald, is at the Metropolitan Hotel
The Herald will carry Indiana for the Constitu
tonal party next November.
General Lorenzo Thomas, Secretary Of War,
ad interim, visited the antiroom of the "Press
Gallery, House Of Representatives, yesterday.
Impeachment will never receive the requisite
two thirds vote in the Senate, as the case now
stands. You bet? SIDNEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
EXCEI,SI0R

Within the last two weeks, we have made an
other considerable addition to the supply of type
in Our Job Office. We have 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 large cities. We are prepared
to execute Jobs of all kinds in the most tasteful
and beautiful manner. The art Of printing has
been brought to such degree of perfection that
it should now be classed among the fine arts
Such as are interested in neat printing, we
would invite tc call and examine some of our
specimens. Our motto is, "Ercelsior"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
MOTrJOgeS.

On the morning of the 18th ut, by the Rev.
VIM E. Baker, at the residence of the brides
father, in this place, Mr.. SAMUEL NJ WooD-
WARD, of Staunton, to Miss VIRGINIA AgNALL,
daughter of Jno T. Arnall, Esq mo Cards.
On the Goth ult., by the Rev. c.. Beard at the
residence of the brides father Mr.. Joseph w
Wright near Naked Creek, Mr.. ROBERT TUT
YILER and Miss SUSAN ANN WRIGHT both OF
this county.
Feb. 9th, by Rev. T. L. Preston, Mr. ALEX
AMBER LIvIcK to Miss SUSAN M. SPITLER, of
Augusta.
By the same March LIST, Mr. JOHN H. HANG
Err to Miss MARY II. EIDsoN, Of Augusta.
On the 10Th instant, by the Rev. John Pinker-
ton, Mr. CLEMENT H. EARHART to Miss MINER
VA A., daughter of David Landes, Esq.
On the 18th ult., by Rev. G. A. L. Richards al
the residence of the brides brother-in-law, Mr.
A. Gill. Jr.. of Columbus Ohio Mr.. HENRY FL
FITcH, of Columbus, and Miss MARY FRANCIS
second dauhter of the late Geo. II. Mitchell, Esq
of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
WITH WHOM TO DEAL.

Persons from the country frequently ask us
where they can buy goods upon the best terms,
and with whom we would recommend them to
deal? We would recommend our country friends
to consult the advertising columns of the SPEC
TAToR They indicate the persons who are pre-
pared to accommodate them, and to supply their
wants. It does not pay to deal with those whose
advertisements do not appear in the columns of
the SPECTATOR s---
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
For the Spectator.

Mr. EDITOR In order that the people
from all parts of the county may have an op-
portunity to hear Gen. Wise, the able and elo
quent advocate of the great Central improve
ment of Virginia, on the questions connected
with the construction of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Rail Road, am requested to say, that it
has been deemed best to postpone the appoint
ment for his address, until the first day of the
March Court, Monday, the 23rd instant
1t is hoped the people of the county will
come together on that day to consider calmly
and dispassonately their own duties and in
terests involved in the completion of what, [
am persuaded, will prove to be, if finished, the
great work of the country.
HUGH W. SHEFFEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
Literary.
vTIyhe Golden secret Ladies, Bools)

4 Portrait of our future Presdent-Wa
ton Time Indicator for 81 cties-Perpetual4 Al
manac-Ice Cream without Ice-My steries from
the Spirit Lane, by Madam Louise-$3, 600 Year
ly Income-Seven Beautiful Fortune-Teling
Cards, and neat little Gold Plated Charm Lock-
ct. A Catalogue of Wonderful Oddities-sent to
any address on receipt of four bona-fde address,
es of young men and four ladies for agents, and
10 cents enclosed with return prepaid envelope.
Address NJ. WESTBROOK, Bible House Nav
York City Duplicate Orders hauited.y "
feb 24-2t& t.-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

On last Sunday at Communion, in the Presby-
terian Church of this place, twenty-seven persons
were added to the membership of that Church
four by certificates from other churches, and
twenty-three by profession. Services will be held
in the Presbyterian Church at night during the
present week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

On Wednesday morning, Feb 26th, 1868, by
Rev. John L. Clarke, at the residence of the
brides father, in Staunton, T. N. ARGENBRIeHT,
(of the SPECTATOR, to VIRGINIA, only daughter
of DR.. S. d. Hopkins of Albemarle
AS Venus is the morning and evening STAR so
we hope that the star of happiness of this newly
married couple, which now glds the fair dawn of
their bliss, may shine as brightly in the evening
of their married life, after long day of pleasant
journeying together with hand joined with hand
and heart RESPONSIVE TO heart
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

LAST week, the members of his Church pres
ented Rev. John L. Clarke, Pastor in charge of
the NJ. E. Church-South, of his place, with a
fine suit of clothes. Several months since, they
presented him with a fine overcoat. Their at
tention to his habits and their mode ofimproving
them has become habit with the members of
his Church to which he could not reasonably OBJ
iect
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
DR.. Sears, General Agent of the Peabody

DR.. Sears, General Agent of the Peabody As
ISOLATION, on Monday week, made donation of
$4,000 for the benefit of the public schools of Pc
tersburg
We would respectfully suggest to DR.. Sears the
propriety of establishing schools here for the edu
cation of teachers, male and female, where they
would be under his own immediate supervision.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
Wants :!

NTANTED.-A partner who is willing to put
w capital against the services of an expert
enced business man for the purpose of conduct
ing new branch of the mercantile business IN
Staunton, which promises to do well.
References given and required. Enquire at
this office.
feb25-tf Town papers copy and charge this
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

SEVERAL communications were received too
late for publication in this weeks issue. We will
publish them next week. The article, signed "a
Farmer has been received, and will appear in
our next issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

WE invite attention to the advertisement of thu
sale of land by George 81. mclaughlin in High
land county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

I HAvEA DOUBLE THREAD But NEVER
THINK OF USING IT.--Mrs. Capt. James W.
Shirk, u. S. Navy, writes: Il have double
thread Sewing Machine, but never think of
using it. | place more value ON my Wilcox &
Gibbs Sewing Machine than any thing else |
have" .f
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Professional.
hR. G. r.. HARRIS,
8B -i-i-- - CTj

~ STAUNTON, VA,
has had over 25 years experience in the various
branches as Practitioner of medical science
Special attention given to diseases peculiar to
females. Patients from distance can be accom-
modated with Board at frst-class Boarding hou-
sired
Office hours between and 10 O'Clock, A NJ,
and and O. clock, P NJ .'ill7
Nsg- Office on Main Street. 2 doors East from
DIR. Chapman's Surgeon Dentist and nearly OPP
posite Taylor g. PowelFs. a7iso}9 Gh
feb25-ly r7.f amor 4.rr-oo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

j. w. POINTS, jr, is agent for the sale of
the "GRAY JACKETS a book now published,
showing how they lived, fought and died for
Dixie, with incidents and sketches of life in the
Confederacy. 1t can be had only of the agents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

Mr.. scharf, an excellent reader proposes to
give readings of Shakespeare, in this place, on to-
night and tomorrow night We have seen some
highly complimentary notices of his readings by
the Press of this State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
Sale of Land and Mill.

We learn that Echols, Bell, Catlett g. Co., of
this place, have sold the Morris MILL and farm
of 233 acres, to Capt. Booker of this county, for
$4,000, and that Capt. Booker will at once go to
work, in his efficient and energetic way, and put
the mill in complete order, making it first class
merchant mill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
THE MARKEIS.
Stanton Prices Current.
Corrected Every Week by H. Kerr Bro.
WHOLESALE PRICES
Special Notices.


AKE HSS FFtEMHUM b1 ENN-A
I'D certain cure for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint
Dysentery, Nervous Headache, Loss of Appetite,
and all diseases arising from dsordered 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, 1868.
ELIJAH BAKER, Esq, Sir:-Having used
your Premium Bitters in my family with great
success l feel it due you and the community
generally to state that they were specially sue
other remedies failed. They also proved great
tonic for coughs and affections of the lungs.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
r. A. MAYO.
rs For sale by DR.. N. Wayt & Bro, 2 doors
West LIST National Bank, and by P. H. Trout &
Co., Staunton, Va.
rnh3-1u# e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

WE call special attention to the advertisement
of DR.. N. Wayt & Bro under the head of "Spe-
cial Notice. These gentlemen have reftted
their store-room in q style which makes it very
attractive and beautiful-the handsomest room in
town
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

The Hagerstown Mail has been considerably en-
larged 1t was quite large paper before. We
are pleased to witness this evidence of prosperity
and hope that the Mail may go on prospecting and
to prosper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

We invite attention to the sale of property ad-
vertised by Bolivar Christian, Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

Prof. Plume's dancing class will give compli
mentary Soiree at Odd Fellows Hall, on mex
Friday evening.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

We invite special attention to the advertise
ment of gents boots, shoes, and CATERS for sale
low by James Pagan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
GONUNDRUM.

We solemnly and respectfully submit the fol-
lowing conundrum to our Virginia exchanges
Why is Littles humor always dry?
The paper furnishing the solution will be pre-
scented with new hat at the next Editorial Con-
vention the presentation speech to be made by
Cameron.-Norfok Vrginian.
We give it p.-Fredericksburq Neavs.
t'Littles humor is so unique, so original, and
SO different from that of others that it is charac-
terzed as Little humor," and little haemor is ne
cessarily dru.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

It will be seen by reference to their card that
Jno Graham Efinger is now in the house of
Hasveys s. Williams, wholesale grocers and
commission merchants in Richmond. Mr.. Elm
ger is well and favorably known in this and
Rockingham counties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

Read the advertisements of G. Hirsh & Co.,
under the head of new advertisements
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
THvO FARMERS AND PLANTERS
Il The subscribers offer for sale, in lots to

TaVO FARMERS AND PLANTERS
Il The subscribers offer for sale, in lots to
suit purchasers, -..-A
1000 Tons of Double Refined Poudrette
of the Lodi Manufacturing Co., made from the
night SOIL blood offal and dead animals of New
York City, for which tie Co. have exclusive con-
tract. Price only
Twenty-Five DOLLARS PER Ton, 80
Freight and Charges from New York added.
Warranted by the Co. to be equal a0eight for
market. The results on Corn, Cotton, Tobacco
and Grain have been astonishing the past season.
1t natures the crop from 10 days to two weeks
earlier, and doubles the crop. Pamphlets with
certificates of hundreds of well known planters
and farmers, and every information sent free to
any one applying by letter or otherwise to
HOOE & WEDDERBURN Alexandria, Va.
g9 ALLISON 81 ADDISON, Richmond, Va
or. to The Lodi Manufacturing company, N. Y.
Jan 24-2m e,
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Staumtult Spettatur,

WE invite attention to the lands advertised by
Capt. Orlando Smith.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

N9> Do you want pamphlets or circulars print
in the best style? Ifso go at once to the SPEC
TAToR Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
1 ttention Farmers and Planters

ttentiOn Farmers and Planters y
BAUGH's COMMERCIAL BONE MANUREs,
Baltimore Agency, Nos. 81 & los Smiths Wharf.
These valuable manures can be had at regular
market rates, freight added, at all accessible
points.
PRICES IN BALTIMORE:
Baughs Raw Bone Phosphate, -.....-$56 per ton.
Baughs Chicago Bone Fertlizer...... 46 g
Baugh's Chicago Blood Manure, 49,. so !"
have also on hand, manufactured expressly
for my own trade the celebrated
( MARYLAND POWDER OF BONE,
which has everywhere given such undoubted sat-
isfaction. Price in Baltimore $40 per ton.
Also the various grades of Mexican Guano by
the cargo or single ton at lowest rates.
va Send for Samples and Circulars. fe
You will find these manures adapted to every.
soil and crop, They are used in every part of
the country and have given entire satisfaction.
See full Particulars IN Circulars.
For sale by GEO. CDUGDALE,
..r.,.. t Manufacturers Agent,
Nos. 81 and 105 Smiths Wharf, Baltimore, Md.
GEO. E. PRICE, Staunton; and VIM WITH
ROW, JR., Waynesboro.
jan28-3m 1 ~
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WASHINGTON Cry, Feb. 26tt

--- w ASHINGTUN CTTY, TtU. -ZOLn.
Editors Spectator A Committee from Bal
timore waited upon the President this evening
and presented him with an address. The Pres
ident responded by saying that in upholding
the Constitution of the country no personal sac
rifce could be too great to make. He declared
that, God being willing, he would perform his
duty, let the consequences be what they may.
lt'i-J1-u{T Gft a -s9ts9H' SIDNEY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
For Rent or Lease.

EHOR RENT-The House and Lot owned and
Il occupied now by Y. M. Bickle. Possession
given by the 1st of April of the house, and OF
the garden after 1st of March, Apply at our
wareroom for terms
feb25-3t JOHN A. s. Y. NJ. BICKLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03

Special kilograms to the Spectator.
On Wednesday night last, the following tel
egrams were sent us by our regular Washing
ton correspondent, and were published by us in
E:rtras on the same night, by which our citi
zens were enabled to receive the news day in
advance of the nails
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. Goth.

Edllo9s Spectator ten. Lorenzo Thomas
was discharged to day. There was much en-
thusiasm inside the Court, and immense ap-
plause outside. Large numbers of kilograms
and letters are being received both by the Pres
ident and by Congress from the North and
West, rendering money to retain their respec-
tive policies The Radical Judge, it is very
evident, discharged Gen. Thomas to prevent
the case from going before the Supreme Court
SIDNEY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-03-03
Groceries and Produce.
Tobacco, Snuff and Cigars.
hTC. Il. COCHRAN's Old Stand,

hTC. T. COCHRAN'S Old Stand,
TOBACCO, sound and good, by the half box
from 75c to $l25 per lb. Smoking Tobacco, an
excellent article at 25 and 80 cents by the barrel
Arrangements have been made for keeping a
full assortment, and the attention of Country
cos before purchasing elsewhere. These goods
are to be sold. Call and examine for yourselves.
feb20-4t
A FULL STOCK OF CIGARS, manu-
"a featured from old leaf from 50 to So per
box at G. T. COCHRAN'S -
feb25-4t Old Stand.
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M MONEYll
- MONEYIii

Corn, Oats and Rye, in
w large or small quantities, for which we will
pay the highest cash prices.
RICHARDSON e. WHEAT