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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
STAUNTON, October 7th, 1868.

70 the augusta Central Bible Society:
Your Executive Committee, in compliance
with the Constitution of our Society, beg leave
to make the following brief report:
Immediately after their appointment at your
meeting In March last, the Executive Commit
tee had a meeting and took such initiatory
steps as they deemed best calculated most
speedily to accomplish the objects of your So
ciety-to.wit: The supplying of every family
within the bounds Of the County, with the
Word of God At our first and subsequent
meetings, as fast as we could procure their
names, We appointed s'District Managers for
the different congregations in the county, and
by written and printed circulars solicited their
CO. cooperation and assistance. We Immediately
advertised for two suitable persons to act as
colporteurs. None such offered their services
to your Committee until June last, when we
employed VIM. A. Pearson and E. Swope, two
young brethren, who are studying for the min
istry, and who had just returned home to
spend their vacations. These young brethren
entered upon their labors the first of July
They were supplied with Bibles, parts Of the
Bible and Testaments, and were given written
instructions by your Committee for their gui-
dance. They were instructed among other
things to visit every family in their respective
districts, and in addition to selling to any who
might WISH " Duy, u supply NY sttto vi Su
ere,y family who was without the Word of God,
with either Bible, parts of the Bible or the
New Testament, as each in his discretion might
| think best, if any member in such family could
read, or manifested a wish to have the Scip-
lures that they might have them read for them.
Each was directed, if possible, to complete the
canvass of his district, and to make monthly
| and quarterly reports to your committee. We
agreed to pay each thirty dollars per month
and his actual travelling expenses, and S. per
month for his means of travel. MIR. Swope
was in our employ during July and August, but
during part of this time he was sick and
charged for only 81 days Of labor; and, cam
vassed, perhaps about half of his district. Mr..
Pearsons bond for us during July, August and
September charging for 70 days Of labor, and
reports about three fourths of his district can
vassed. These young men resigned their posi-
tions that they might return to their studies,
and, hearing Of no suitable person whose servl
ces could be secured at once, your Committee
have deemed it best to leave that to the Com
mittee now to be appointed by your body.
The reports Of these Colporteurs, herewith
submitted, will give the details. 1t is deemed,
sufficient for present purposes to state, that
| +bo,, cbou +bot +boco Colnorteurc 3-.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
/OT9ITII Books. lH
ID OOKss AND sTATIONER Y

u A large stock Of English, r.,1 - ,.,fa,j, N,
~ ~ Latin, Greek. and French
School Books; good assortment ,'r...,..,
- =. '= Miscellaneous Books
Blank Books Pass Books, =. -. = :
To- .5'-o Pass Books, Diaries, Cap
Letter and Note Paper I'll ~ -. ~
...1.5i.-I .'l ,sl.s Drawing and Tissue Paper
Bristol Boards, States, .--a - III =
y = Slate Washers Slate Pencils
Lead Pencils, Pocket Knives,
Perforated Paper, Portfolios
Music Portfolios
- y Bank Checks and Negotia bic Notes
Check Books, Scrap Books Wrapping Paper
Paper Bags Steel Pens, Penholders, Stationers
Rubber, Gum Bands Paper Fasteners, Black
Blue, Purple and Red Ink, Ink Stands, BIacl
Sand, Sand Boxes. Rulers, Paint Boxes Pain
Brushes Court Plaster, Tooth Picks, Indelibl'
Ink colored and white Chalk Csrrayons' Liner b1, s,
and Testaments, Prayer Books, Hymn Books
Sunday. School Books, Sunday School Card
and Tickets and Small Cloth Lined Tags AL
at LOWEST PRICES. - + - -
sepl5-tfiF 4{ no.. .sE sgROBE CO Wan. !,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
Cats.

Speaking ov kats, mi opinyun iz, and will
continue to be, that the old fashioned kaliko
coulered kats is the best breed for man ov
moderate means, who haint got but little mum
They propagate the most intensely, and lay
around the stove more regularly than the Mals
tese or the brinde kind.
The yellow kat IL a fair kat but they aim t
reliable they are apt to stay out late O nights,
and once in while git on bad bust. r.
Blak kats hav way of Citing on the top ov
the wood-house when other folks have gone tu
bed, and singing dewets till their voices spile,
and their tails swel-till it seems az tho they
must split. ,s.. til.. est Ta. ~
IF [ waz yu, Beeswax, wouldn't go into the
kat business until the phinances ov the country
gifts more calm, for if there comes big smash
up, kats will be the first things to Dip
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
THE FINANCES,

THE FINANCES. = W T. y. -
Soon after your last meeting, Mr.. Cowan
as Depositor for the Va. Bible Society
turned over to us in books S4 volumes,
worth. ..............,............$ $33
The Treasurer report herewith submit
ted, shows that we realized from cash Z
J. collections, 7and subscriptions obtained,
at your last meeting, and In few days ..-
thereafter, from'the Staunton Congre-
cations, the sum of. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. PA.
From Mr.. Cowan on account OF sales by !
him. ~.
Making In cash in Treasurer S hands,. BIS.
Treasurer paid out for books ............... 275.
Balance in Treasurer's hands,. ...........j 80.
From the Secretary's report it appears 81
that we haye from time to time order
ed, from the Va. Bible Society books
to the vaIue 3O5.
So that we owe them balance Off,. 80,
This is reduced, by the books furnished
Augusta Church, for which they paid a..
Va Bible Society,". y........................... 10.
Leaving now due to the Va. Bible So 4
ciety.... ~.
Leaving surplus in Treasurer's hands
after paving this debt, the sum off,. 10.
Mr., Swope, one of the Colporteurs, was
paid, with the proceeds Of his cash
sales and contributions, obtained by
him from individuals for our Society
amounting in the aggregate to.......... As.
No final settlement has yet been made +
with Mr.. Pearson, but he received
| from these sources the sum of.......... SO.
Which it is believed will just about cover
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

IS lOF The circulation of the ssSpEcrAToR''
is about as great as the combined circula-
tion of both the other papers published in
this place, and has as many subscribers in
this county alone as are contained in the
whole list of either of the other papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
DURKE'S IRON WORKS,
DLOWS! PLOWS!!-ISAlo #ol !
wish to call the attention of
fbo4

IL wish to call the attention of W
farmers and the public, to my a1EE EesSzi1
LIVINu uSTON PLOWS-Nos. l, 3, H. s. and
| 6; all of these numbers will fit the old Bradley
Castings in every way, made at or near Midway,
Roekbridge county. I also make a very superb
or hillside for two horses, and will have a very
good one-horse in time for fall single
and double shovel plows of superior style
Il Having carried on the Plow business in South
Western Virginia, for 16 successive years, and a
part of the time very extensively, (my sales be-
ing three thousand plows per year), but having
met with misfortune, my operations at present
will be somewhat limited. But if cannot re-
gain my fortune I am determined to secure a
reputation for making the best plows and Of deal
ing honestly with my customers. I have made
the plowmy study, and can make and, fit up any
kind of patterns and would refer to Mr.. W. A.
Burkes as specimens having fitted up all his pat
terms and stocked all his plows which have given
general satisfaction; and by close attention to my
Business hope to merit portion Of your patron
age. Shop-adj joining Staunton nursery imme-
sdiately on Va @. lRa Il. All repairing done in
the very best manner and with dispatch: Cast
ings, Lumber and Produce taken in exchange
Orders addressed to W. J KELLER, Staun-
ton, will receive prompt attention. .3i'- -"
You will find all of these Plows for sale at
BAKER BROS, near Rail Road Depot Vou
N-1Vrs nFtFf lTgttrs, Il stF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

srAUNroN, VA, TUESDAY OCTOBER 2o 1868
his account, ard hence no other no

his account, ard hence no other no.
tice is taken of these items
| Our accounts with the American Bible
| Society have been settled and paid off,
All this has been done at a net cost to
the Society ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. a. sc
| - '''2A ASSETS ON HANDS.
Mr.. Cowan, who has very kindly assisted
.aus, and acted as our depostary, re- 81
ports to US now On hand, belonging to
our Society," in Bibles, parts of the Bi-
bic and IestamentS volumes, 1929
worth. 269. %
In his hands, cash on account OF sales. 2.9l
Which together with the balance off,. 49, 10
in the hands of the Treasurer after pay
ing the Va. Bible Society the balance
+ due them, shows we now have in bookAs
and cash. 29l ,S9
Due on unpaid subscriptions. 62.75
We take great pleasure in informing the
Society that the Virginia Bible Society
has kindly made us two donations of
Books, amounting In the aggregate to
425 volumes, worth. Observation-Disclosures. $500
But we regret to have to state, that though
we have, through our Secretary, (who has given
much time and labor to this object) written to-,
and by the kind assistance of member of our
Committee, connected with the press of this
city, sent printed circulars to the pastors OF,
and the district managers in the various coun-
try congregations, asking their cooperation
and aid, very little has been obtained from
them. The amount obtained, from churches
and individuals outside the congregations of
Staunton is $l3.75.
In conclusion, Your Committee think they
have done (often at inconvenience and sacrifice
to some of them) what they could, to create
an interest in, and promote the objects Of the
Society, engaged, as it is, in so good and great
a work. If your body in its wisdom, or our
successors, by their zeal can devise some means
and reach the pockets Of the country Churches
in our county, in work so fraught with the
greatest good to our fellow men, and Society,"
the objects for which we organized can soon be
accomplished. aa gs
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
~ .a JNO. A. ENGLISH Chairman,
- -i....-1.C of Executive Committee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
JOHN ECHoLs,ar H. NJ BELL, r. II. CATLET1.
40 IL a,,nU JED HoTCHKIsS. II Z Es4 II
ECHOLS, BELL. CATLETT q CO..
~ Real, Estate Agents, ro -saoe
e. Corner OF Court House Square,
STAUNTON. VIRGINIA. -.

sl.1.,-1 80 Il STAUNTON, VIRGINIA. .ss 4ti
We are now selling, and have a constant de-
mand for Farming, Graziasg, IInaber and Miner
al Lands of all descriptions, 1fills &c, and we
invite parties having such property for SALE es-
pecially in the county Of Augusta, and the val-
lieving that we possess superior advantages from
eur central location. and thorough knowledge OF
the county, and our business relations,
for securing purchasers: TX #,ia.-.lA, =.
property, but when we find a purchaser for it we
charge a commission of FIVE per cent, to be paid
out Of the first payment made by the purchaser
November 10Th, 1867.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

REGULATIONS OF DIsTIILERIES. The Reve-
nue. Bureau has just issued regulations and in
structions concerning the tax on distilled spirits,
supplemental to those of August last. q
No distller's bond can be approved until his
distllery warehouse has been provided and es-
tablished under the act Of July, 1868, and no
distillery permitted to start until storekeeper
has been assigned to such warehouse by the
Commissioner.
No deduction will be made upon the capaci-
ty tax upon suspension OF work until the re-
quired notices are given to the assistant asses
sOr.
Any MASKING or distilling at night, or any
other time when the storekeeper IS not pres
ent, is prohibited
From and after 1st November stamps for dis
titled spirits will be required to be used in all
cases, as provided by law. hseae +. lo hsu
These stamps are engraved and bound In book
form, the books of tax paid stamps containing
three hundred stamps each, and the others
four hundred each The value of the books
other than those of tax paid stamps is 800
each, and the value OF the books of tax paid
stamps range from 81, $50 to $20,S50, according
to the number of gallons represented. The in
structions are specific, both as to the duties Of
distillers and Government officers.
ia The Commissioner says the abolition of the
Offices of revenue agents and revenue inspec-
tors throws an increased responsibility upon the
local officers of the several districts, and it de-
pends mainly upon their action whether Or not
the provisions of the new law can be enforced,
and illicit distillation suppressed, and they will
be held to strict accountability for the enforce
ment of the law in their several districts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

GOAL. COAL!-Persons who wish to burn
| u Coal this Winter can be supplied with AN
| freight added, by calling at our office. lg.-',
| oct6-3t = P A. & P. B. SUBLETT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

NUANO.-I have in store few tons of PA
VJ TAPSCO PHOSPHATE, which is very
highly recommended for wheat, rye corn, grass,
and potatoes. l wish to Introduce it in the coun-
ty and viii furnish one or more bags at the rates
Of ton prices Also No. l Peruvian Guano in
quantities to suit purchasers and will fill orders
for Poudrette or Bone Dust at the lowest market
rates. M. Y. PARTLOW opposite. Depot,
V1ERUVIAN GUANO.-I have made such
E D'r arrangements as enable me to furnish to
consumers the Genuine Peruvian G4ano, direct
ly from the Peruvian Government Agent at the
lowest market price. Orders solicited. ,.fi.t
oe t.,,ie..4 - .ft..4+ GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

Repentance is that change in mans iudg-
ment concerning sin, which produces a change
in the affections in short, of the whole man
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

ATTENTION !-What is the difference between
a civilized diner and person who subsists at
the North Polk? ? Attention, againt-Onc has
his bill of fare and the other has his fill of bear
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
Fe9.tiJIse

NUANO AND PHOSPHATES.- II have
VI in store and shall keep constantly on hand,
No. Peruvian Guano which I warrant of d.
rect importation Also Patapsco Guano, which
has been fully tried upon limestone lands and
proven itself equal if not superior to any Fertil-
for Poudrette or Rodonda and have the agency
for the celebrated Alta Vela Guano, all of which
l will furnish to the farming community at the
lowest cash prices, and will take in exchange any
kind of produce, at full market rates.
i. eau11- 9- aa M Y.sPARTLOW.
DACIFT GUANO!
. Used by the side of Peruvian Guano it has
FULLY EQUALLED it, at a cost of
-. ssss PER CENT LESS! =
". CHEAP AS ANY FERTILIZER SOLD.
TERMS LIBERAL 1'a7g
-.3-Ai "a' .! e ,6 Give us call. ~ 20
=. lSIit4 ~ ~ q ~ IF. KER s. BRO, ~
aug4-tf = 2--e BurweH Building.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

Some one called Richard Steel the ''vilest of
mankind He retorted with proud humility:
1T would be glorious world if | were"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
Professional Directory.

nROFEssEONAL CARD.-In addition
to the courts of common pleas of Augusta
county, will hereafter attendthe courts Of Rock
bridge, Highland, Bath and Rockingham, az :, NY
Office is on the east side of the Court House
square, second of the brick row in approaching
from the court buildings, Staunton.
oct6-1yr JOHN o.. AIIo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
FNs'a,sSssg Implements !
HMHEAT DRILLs--Latest Improve

NXTEEEAT DRILLS--Latest Improve
w MENT.-I am again offering the Bick-
ford and Huffman Celebrated Wheat Fertilizer,
and Seed Drill. An important Improvement has
been made since last season, dispensing with the
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 bythosewho used it as having. no
rival Persons in want of drill are referred to
those who have this Drill in use. yryy IEhDJ s
PRICES.
8 tube grain drill l,.......,... ...+..., 50 OO
tube grain drill, 1OOOO
5 tube drill with guano and grass seed at
tachment, go. A5OO
9 tube drill with guano and grass seed at
delivered in Staunton Should the grass seed
sower not be wanted a deduction of $40 will be
made. Early orders solicited.
july14- 1dL4Te.sl4s GEO. e. PRICE. /
RURKE'S IRON WORKS.,
I'D esly3- a,voffese 4.a,.s STAuNToN, VA.
VIM A. BURKE, ......... ..... ......... Proprietor,
NOTICE-rP Persons haying Threshing Machines
can have them done in the very best style and
workmanship, at Burke's Iron Works at short
notice, | keep constantly on hand repairs for all
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turers prices 1 have a supply of sections for
the following machines; a1isg.I .nisffi ss7, +
na III Buckeye Buckeye Reaper5an.d ps Mover f
lg3E Wa ltf 8srJ Z 81 ii .r4GiIse a,tES
l.-los Union siil Ias o. iaeoi 9E4a' c-iaa +
5Eglss N3l also all the repairs foruoE aaj q I
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
lE8JOl) and J90I}
Bickford and Hufman's Grain and Guano Drill
TERMS CASH w. A. BURKE. +
TON FLOWS vs. madein pdie the St. State. s1' = ln1f =
2 luno l6--tf GJsifs INV MI. "A BIJRK E. I
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

Because man who attends flock of sheep
is a shepherd, makes it no reason that a man
who keeps COWS should be a co,o-ard. ob
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
FAR. A. M. HENKEL. Staunton, Va.

I'D (Formerly of New Market, Va,
Respectfully offers his services to the public IN
all the branches of the Medical Profession-spe-
cial attention paid to Surgery -,
May be found at his office at all hours unless unless
professionally engaged
NIGHT. in the country as well as in the town.
Ofice-on Bruce's corner, up stairs Entrance
on Augusta street, doors from corner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

wv ..f.f... FSTAUNTON,i VA. SlI1ln cI
Office, at his old stand, South side of Main st.
With fifteen years experience in his profession,
feels warranted in sa, ing that all operations are
to comnete with any done in the cities or else
where Teeth mounted on gold, silver and vui-
canite. Nitrous Oxide, Gas and -Chloroform ad-
,oinictarad when desired. aTle SepS--1y3 +
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

Large horses are generally most admired by
farmers; but farmers are most admired who
pony up.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
ADVERTISING RATES.

ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
of One Dollar per Square of Eight Lines or less,
for the first and so cents for each subsequent IN
sertion. Unless the number of insertions be
naked upon the manuscript it will be publish
ed until forbid and charged accordingly. >,
RS Obituaries, announcements OF Camd1ddtes
for Office Communications calling u1o Advoca-
enfions on. Notices of Personal or Priuate char
acte or intended or calculated to promote any
Pyivate Enterprise or Interest aoa1 be chargedJor
as advertisements. :. ri q
SPECIAL. NOTICES will be inserted at double
the advertising rates . .asl.a;s
rs Address "staunton Spectator" staunton,
Augusta County, We. ,.i+s.t.. e 3. f.es .si.5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
M 8 rVOVTER HENKEL.

~ DENTIST, STAUNToN, VA,
formerly of New Market, Va.
GRADUATE OF BALTIMORE DENTAL COLLEGE COLLIE f.
on Augusta street, doors north of Main
Ne Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases,
iuly2l-3m 49, -L------
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

nR. J. M. FUZZY, Graduate of Jefferson
I'D Medical College, Philadelphia, offers his
services to the citizens OF Staunton and vicinity
j sOfice-opposite Virginia Hotel -
aug 4-6m - hhh I. = . . q
T,I,r ,,arars copv 3t .f.s.s T1t $3.50 i- f.ttlt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
Real Estate Age71cy. "a

AIEX a. H. STUART. -i-. ORLANDO SMITH.
R. d. LILLEY THos.i c.. ELDER
CTUART. qLILLEY O. CO.,03o. 0OY
Real Estate Agents. .rl.sslstl .
~. -4.5,-4o STAUNTON, VA, (TlILH r q.
Offer their services for the sale of Real Estate of
every description, in al parts Of Virginia espe-
cially in the Valley and Piedmont Districts
We wish only. the control Of such lands {. as
owners are really desirons of selling at far PR
= va We make no charge for advertising or
showing lands unless sale be effected ..,-i
aug4- If l..iqie ne !. =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20

How TO ENTERTAIN GUESTS. Il pray you,
0 excellent wife, not to cumber yourself and me
to get rich dinner for this man or woman
who has alighted at our gate, nor bed cham
ber made ready at too great cost. These
things, if they are curious in, they can get for
dollar at any village.
But let this stranger see, if he will, in your
looks, in your accent and behaviour, your heart
and -earnestness, your thought and will, what
he cannot buy at any price at any village or
city, and which he may well travel fifty miles,
and dine sparsely, and sleep hard in order to
behold.
Certainly, let the board be spread and the
bed be dressed for the traveller; but let the
emphasis of hospitality be in these things
Honor to the house where they are simple to
the verge of hardship, so that the intellect is
awake and sees the laws Of the universe the
soul worships truth and love honor and court
esy flow into all deeds.-R. W. Emerson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
-17f0Io1I G2.nf BALLARD HOTEL, \
ylgi Richmond, VA, March TO-
vFvhis Elegant Establishment is open

9f-t*ft 1eiChIlIOliu, A., Vldrcn H.
vEyhis Elegant Establishment is open
to the Accommodation Of the public. The
building is one of the = 80.
..1r7f = FINEST IN THE CITY, ~
and for Style CGnvenie9ce ed and II Beauty Of Ar
ITS FURNITURE e. &
is new and complete, and for cleanliness, it is
prT piThe subscriber, after more than twenty years
exnerience in the business, thinks he risks moth
ing in saying that this Hotel shall, IN every res
ii-o ho 49, eFl49t-5W .4-a.-- 3 tsA- +t''i f
p0o'Ei EQUAL TO ANY IN THE SOUTH,
and asks the patronage of his friends and the
public generally " JoHN 1n : p BA1I,ARD
r,orcb 17-tf fa a'27k- Proprietor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-10-20
xxi Marble WO7'ES.

s91d! as. Marble WO1'fcs.. sij1 i5-t,fj
M 'rl>'r 80 = - TALLET, OF VIRGINI4
az m A R B L E. " O * s., b.
hae ba9d9gGl 65 a at tiliR iii.9ls .1A bi5
STAUNTON, tse h1- u a
LEXINGTON, %
HARRISONBURG, -.
& CHARLOTTESVILLE
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Postponed Payments

z
If not paid in advance additions to the above
charges will be made as follows IF payments
be delayed for three months, an addition OF l24
per cent will be charged ; if for months, 25 per
cent and if for II months, so per cent.
Ms- The rates in currency will be changed
from me to time as the price of specie may rise
or fall. - -Tl5 .s65 : . - -
ID ms- Subscriptions will not be discontinued
except at the option of the Editor till all arrear-
ages be paid. - a'.i il Dei'-