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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

EXCHANGE HOTEL, RICHMOND
IL BOARD So. PER DAY.
This old and leading hotel of the city has been
recently repainted and is now ELEGANT and
PERFECT in all its departments.
The scarcity Of money in the country, and the
ges SO as to enable ALL of his old friends len and
the public WITHOUT EXCEPTION to stop
with him, has determined him to reduce his rates
TO THREE DOLLARS PER DAY
In doing this, however, the hotel will remain
unchanged in every other particular. sparing no
effort or expense to retain for the EXCHANGE
its far-spread reputation as being First Class
House in every particular, and THE hotel of the
city.
Patronage solicited.
j. L. DARLINGTON,
oct 2O-6mo. Proprietor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

EMPQRTANT TO MERCHANTS.
CHINA, GLASS; WHITE GRANITE WARE
AT CHINA HALL.
The subscribers are now receiving the largest
stock OF WARE ever seen in Staunton, and they
are now prepared to make the following propO-
stion to merchants, viz:
We can and will sell the best White Granite
Ware at precisely Baltimore prices, with freight
Wewil only nalae the PRICES Of some leading
articles
The best White Granite Handle Teas at 80 cts
per sett the identical goods you have to pay IS
Breakfast, Tea, and Dining Plates at from one
dollar twenty five, to one, seyenty-fve cents per
Dozen This is the BEST Granite Ware made.
Covered Dishes Ewers, Basins, Dishes, Pitch
ers, TuFeens, Sauce Boats, Pickles, Buffers &c
We are willing to take the invoice of any Job
bling house. and duplicate the bill at 10 per cent
advance, which we think is about the expenses
incurred in shipping to Staunton.
Main retailing we can sell nearly all kinds of
Ware at 40 per cent, lower than before the War,
taking the price of gold as basis.
We nave made afran gemenSs to receive large
additions to our stock every week, and are de-
teImined to supply any demand made upon u.s.
and at wonderfully low prices. Our motto is
"Quick Sales and Short Profits"
ap21-tf PIPER, DRAKE & co.
ERENCEH CHINA, Ac.-We have just
ID received the largest and prettiest assortment
Of French China Tea Sets.
and TOILET SETS,
in Staunton, and the CHEAPEST lot of the
BEST WHITE GRANITE WARE.
Call and see for yourselves at Whites corner,
Main Street
may12- PIPER, DRAKE s. co.
NNERRIKEN & WALLER,
I'VE Dealers in
CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE
HOUSE FURNISHING Isl GOODS.
New Street, Staunton Va, sign of big Pitcher.
may26-tf
CELVER PLATED CASTORS and ICE
- PITCHERS for sale by
may 26 MERRlKEM s. WALLER.
ENRENCH CHINA DINNER AND TEA
II SETS, for sale by
mav26 MERRIKEN g. WALLER.
wv MERRIKEN & WALLER.
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Coffee is said to be an antidote to the poison
of nicotine. and is therefore great refresher to
smokers. This ACCOUNTS for the Turks smoking
all day with impunity. After every puff they
take sip of coffee They appreciate the good
effects without knowing the reason.
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Insurance.
VUNHE ARLINGTON MUTUAL LIFE
J. INSURANCE COMPANY OF VA.
Incorporated by Special Charter, 1867.

Incorporated by Special Charter, 1867.
Home Office, 1914 Main street, Richmond Va.
Guarantee capital. $780, 600
Income to lst of April, 1868 Fiscal year, 100000
Number of policies issued, 5,OS4insuring S4,-
967, 23O, one claim $1,000 Showing the largest
average of policies of any American company,
and success that is unparalleled in the first fiscal
year.
ENDOWMENT POLICIES, and also POLL
CIES upon RETURN PREMIUM PLANS +
NO RESTRICTION OF TRAVEL OR RES
IDENCE
in any part of North America north of the SOUTH
ern cape of Florida, or in Europe, at any season
of the year.
NO EXTRA CHARGE ON FEMALE LIVES.
SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE CHARTER.
Secures amount of insurance to married wo-
man, whether effected by herself, or her husband,
or any other person, for her sole and separate
and benefit, and that of her husbands children,
if any, may be expressed, free from the control
or claim of her husband or creditors, or the per-
son effecting the same or his creditors.
:, Liberal loan of participating premiums upon
three years, endowment after two years, nom
forfeitable. All policies after year have a
surrender value.
Agents desiring to represent the company will
please address the Home Office.
DIRECToRs.-John Enders, VIM T Taylor,
Saml Cottrell, John Purcell, Chas T Wort
ham, VIM Willis Jr., Ed A Smith, Thomas
Evans James A Scott. B NJ Quarles, w II Ty-
Dibbrell, VIM II Palmer, Henry K Ellyson,
Asa Snyder, III E G Baskerville, Samuel Tardy,
George Jacobs, j w Allison, Geo Palmer, A
d Chockley, III G Cabell, d j Hartsook, John @
Williams, VIM Taylor, P Abel, Wm B
Isaacs, Geo L Bidgood Saml M Price, DAVID /
Burr
j. E. EDWARDS, President
VIM Isaacs, President.
d Hartsook, Secretary
Chas III Smith, M D.. Medical Adviser
JOHN III. CLAIBORNE,
General Agent.
Peck 81 Gushing, Agents at Staunton.
June
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

VIRGINIAI INSURANCE COMPANY.
Y Books and Subscriptions to the Capitol Stock
of this Company are now open at the Banking
House of w. II. Tams & Co., and at the offices Of
the two Banks in Staunton The attention of
Capitalists is called to the merits of this Stock,
which is recommended to them as probably the
most remMaserative Investment of money now of
fering By Order of the
Jan 9-tf COMMISSIONERS
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r. G. MAYO.
CHAS. T. O'FERRALL.
I EXTINCTION HOTEL.

WE ha of this day formed H for
propose to keep it in first class style.
Va The public are invited to call and Judge fol
themselves.
july 26-tf 0'FERRALL s. MAYO.
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CO22feccIOnc2'des.

Id f. FIFER'S
ID. Confectionery Store,
Nam street. Staunton; Va, next door to j. A. &
Y. M. Bickle's Furniture Store
Always on hand every article usually found in
a Confectionery store.
re- Respectfully solieits share of public
patronage noy10
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NTGAR FACTORY NO. /,
STA NTON VA

fN1OAR FACTORY No. i,
u STANTON, VA.
ArInentrOut & Co..
Manufacturers of Cigars,
and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Smoking
and Chewing Tobacco, Snuff, Pipes, Stems, and
all articles generally found in frst-cass tobac-
co house. ~
We would call the special attention of mer-
chants to our large and varied stock of Chewing
and Smoking Tobacco. Having effected ar
engagements with some of the largest Factories in
the State, we are enabled to sell tobacco at man.
ufaoturers' lowest prices, and upon most accom-
modating terms
100000 Cigars on hand of our own man.
ufacture ranging from 500 to $40 per thousand.
G. ARMENTROUT. ~
c. E. HAINES. ARMENTROUT & GO. +
j. A. ARMENTROUT
Corner Main and Augusta Streets Staunton.
Oct00
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W0SllI31Q Machine.

"ONDERFUL INVENTION! Thu
w Automatic Clothes Washer can be used
on any Cook Stove, and requires no rubbing OIL
the clothes. Cook Stoves Tin Ware, &C., fol
sale cheap WI. POINTS.
oct 27-2m,
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Institute. Office and Ware-rooms--No. North
Liberty Street near BaltiimoreSt, Baltimore, Md.
ments. including the Agraffe Treble Ivory
Fronts and the improved French Action-fully
warranted for five years. with the privilege OF
exchange within twelve months, if not entirely
satisfactory to purchasers.
Second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand from $50 to $780,
REFEREEs-who have our Pianos in USE
Wilmington, N. c.; John W. Abby, VIM. Fl.
Tams, M. G. Hartman, B. B. Donaghe, A NJ.
Bruce, Deaf and Dumb and Blind, and Insane
Institutions. Rev. R. III. Phillips, Va. Female
Institute, Miss Mary Baldwin, Augusta Female
Seminary Stau,atOn. apr21-tfeb25
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Carriage Factory.
1AMES HI, WATERS,
\ GA DDI on nj NTY

q CAKEIAGE MAN FACTU REH,
:, (Hardy's Old Stand,) Staunton, Va,
will warrant all new work and will furnish it
cheap as any shop in the country; will also pay
special attention to repairing, and hopes by strict
attention to business and fair dealing, to merit
the patronage of the public.
eb4EtojanT69 JAS. n. WATERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

NTALL PAPER, Linen and Paper Shades
w of all descriptions Hats, Fans, Table and
Floor Oil Cloth, Fire Screens large assortment
of Trunks and Valises. Baskets, Hosiery and
Gloves of all descriptions, Musical instruments,
Pocket and Table Cutlery, Corsets Stationery,
Looking Glasses, and, in fact everything you
can mention in our line can be had cheap
q HTRSH e. co
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II IMMELL HOUSE.

EA 2 Street, w Washington City, D. Q.
A. F. KIMMELL, Proprietor
Room and Board per day, .................... $40
:" week, ..:.::::. .::::.:... 100
Room alone per day ..:..:..::::....:.......... 10
Room Lodgings, .....:..."..-.""........ 10
.Single Meals each, .... =
Table board per month, ............... $50
This House is newly fitted up, and is, in ever,
respect, a frst-class house.
invite the public to call and examine.
The best Livery Stable in the city attached
may 19-1y A. +. KIMMELL
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GREAT EXCITEMENT AT THE
HE GREAT BAZAAR.
Largest, Cheapest and most Complete Stock
we haze eper purchased.

Our stock having been purchased when there
was heavy decline in the Market enables Us to
offer great inducements to purchasers for cash.
Our stock is made up of the following goods:
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HOTEL,

+. SCHEFFER. ...... ,........ Proprietor
Has been remodelled, repainted and furnished
with entirely new furniture and beds, and rank
now among the first class hotels of the country
fine Livery Stable, Bar and Billiard Room
are attached
Mss~ Omnibus free
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08
G.. Hjrsh G Co.

NEW JEWELRY.-The incest assortment
IN of good and cheap Jewelry, can be found at
q. Hirsh u Co.'s old stand. We receive new
patterns every week and have always the latest
thing out. For articles we recommend we will
give written guarantees and if the same prove
different, the money will be refunded We just
received besides our nice stock of Gold Jewelry,
beautiful stock Of Coral, very cheap. Call and
see them. g. HIRSH g. CO.
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Richmond advertisements.

r. R. ROBERTS, B. F. HARRIS,
of Richmond. late of Albemarle
ORERTS & HARRIS.
General Commission Merchants,
on Basin Bank bet. 10th & 18th streets,
Richmond, Va,
For the sale of Tobacco, Flour, Grain. Lumber
and all kinds of Country Produce.
Refer by permission, to Col. S. D. Crawford
DR.. c. r. Harris, L. j. Maupin, Frank Fretwel
Walker, Judge Harris, Rev. VIM A. Harris.
sep29-3m
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NIlLAIAMSONI q HA EfDEN,
w Wholesale GrOcerS
and Commission Merchants,
Nos. 1916 and 1918 Cary Street,
RICHMOND, VA,
Offer their services for the sale OF Manufactured
and Leaf Tobacco, Flour Grain, and all kinds
of Country Produce.
They pledge to their patrons full Market Pri-
made Grain Bags furnished at Staunton.
Refer by permission to Planters National Bank
of Va, Messrs. A. Y. Stokes & Co., r. 81. Maui
~ s. Co., and A. F. Harvey, Esq.,, Richmond
Wilson. Son & Co., Baltimore; G. G. Strayer,
Esq.,, Cashier First National Bank, Harrisonburg
Va. First National Bank, A. NJ Pierce s. Co.,
and John B. Hoge, Staunton; A. A. Sproul,
Middlebrook; r. G. Gilkeson, Stribling Springs !;
John B. Smith, Waynesboro; and 81. B. Seig,
Churchville
anril1d-tf
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She'd Better Do It.

At revival excitement in Connecticut. q re
spectacle old lady was struck with conviction, be-
came convert and was proposed for member
ship Of the church. There was a meeting held
for the examination of the candidates, of whom
there were several in attendance.
''Well, my dear sister Rogers" said the ven
cradle examiner, addressing our venerable
friend, please relate your experience.
The old lady, on being thus addressed, lifted
up her voice:
"Well," said she, II don't know what to say
as told my husband. Mr. Rogers, before |
came here; but believe have experienced a
change, as told Mr.. Rogers, my husband, after
[ came home from meeting, when [ became
convinced that [ was the most sinful creature
in the world, as [ told my husband, Mr. Rogers:
and says he L think so too Then [ told Mr..
Rogers, my husband, was going to lead differ
ent life, was going to trim my lamp and have it
burning again the bridegroom come Then
Mr. Rogers. my husband, said he didn't see
what | wanted with another, but he didn't make
no objection. Then [ told Mr.. Rogers, my
husband that would join the church and pre-
pare myself for the place where the worm dieth
not and the fire is not squenched, and my hus-
band, Mr. Rogers told me I'd better
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08
LADIES DRESS GOODS.

LADIES' DRESS GOODS.
French Merinoss, all colors; English do
Chine Serges, alpaca, black and colored, 4Oal 50
Changeable and plain FopliGs, Plaids for chill
dren, "A ali wool figured French mern0, 75c;
common deaines great variety; caiooes, best
15c; common, lOc; plain and check Cam6rlcs
all grades great variety cambria Edge and In
settings.
Gloyes and Hosiery, very cheap;
Velvet and Ribbon Trimmings cheap.
Ladies' Merino Vests, ladies' Hoods.
!" Fur Mutfs and Capes very cheap.
Plaid Linseys from 80 to 40c, Red Flannels, at
40 to soc; white do Canton do.
All wool Cassimeres and Satinets, cheap.
GA Factory goods 3-4 do all wool.
Kentucky Jeans, l0-4 Sheetings, Bed Ticking,
Blankets. very cheap; Hoop Skirts, Balmora
Skirts 1.50 to 3.75, goods Shawls in great varl-
ETY., all prices.
Great variety of those excellent city made mo-
ROCCO and calf-skin Shoes, guaranteed to give
| satisfaction.
Mems and boys Boots,
Morocco Satchels,
Laurel Cotton, lie, bleached do, very cheap.
1t will certainly be to the advantage of persons
wanting goods to give E as ca call, : ropprp
Ootg- ElHEO y fORhEh,
opposite Woods 6 Gilkesop.
Ma A. BRIGHT & co., have just open
NE. ed Opposite r. Cowans Bookstorel q
SHOES, of every variety HATS, CAPS, sc,
which they aoiW sell at Gerry toao prices, owing to
the advantages claimed in purchasing them.
Their terms are cash.
oct6-tf
H AYSEK a YOUNG have feceiyed an
IN other lot OF those nice fitting Cloaks, cheap=
er than ever.
NINE KED and other Boots for ladies' re-
IT. ceiYed almost every day or so, by
KAYSER & YOUNG.
II AYSER q YOUNG ask the early apd
n special attention Of the ladies to their sle=
CANT stock of
Dress Goods, Shawls Cloaks.
Thread and other Laces,
City made Shoes and
oct6 English Hosiery.
GREAT ATTRACf1GE ut Kayser
T g. YOUNGS.-A large stock of fresa i'm
ported Staple and Fancy Dry Goods just received
and to which they invite the Immediate attention
of th cir friends oct
Nrench Cloths ard Uassimeres Beaver Cloth,
Silk and Velvet yestipgs, Linen SHIRTS
Suspenders, Collars and Neckties, at
oct27-tR HlLB " WELLERS.
Ior Fine Black Cloth Cloaks. at S. worth
100 &c. at HILB & WELLERS.
40 Yards Black Cloak Cloth at $50
HILB s. WELLERS.
TNrench Cioaking all shades and colors. from
r. S. to So, at HILB q WELLERS.
900 Hoop-Skirts go cents apiece. 1866 La
JtVD dies Cloaks from S. so to $500 at
HILB s. WELLER'S. |
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Hotels.
JOHN NJ. LOCKE. MRS. MARY C. LUP
4 MERIEAN HAITI ~

A MEXICAN HOTEL. - -
n HARRfsoNBURG, VA.
This well-known Hotel has been entirely reno
waited, and the new Proprietors promise ths
Guests shall receive every comfort which we
stocked Larders, clean Beds, and attentive Sci
wants afford.
TERMs-S2 so per day. dec1-3m$
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Glass, Stone E EnrtIae2aac0re

lyl an extensive assortment of best Queens
ware and House Furnishing Goods, and large
stock of selected Cutlery at very low rates.
Va Call and examine before making purcha-
seS. nOv17-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08
Tobacco.

G. i. COCHRAN. j. Z. GUY.
0LD FIRM REVIVED
" @. Il. COCHRAN s. CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
at the old stand, on New street, would respect
fully announce to their friends and the public
generally that they are receiving and will keep
constantly on hand well selected stock of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, and Cigars,
ranging from the choicest to the cheapest grades
Also Snuff Pipes Stems, Matches, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08
HENRY w. WARNER.
General Commission Merchant.

For the sale of
COTTON, GRAIN & COUNTRY PRODUCE,
and Agents for
James Buchan & Cos CresyHc Compounds,
consisting of
Plant Protector, Sheep Dip and Foot Rot Oint-
ment and Carbolic Disinfecting Soap.
rs Send for pamphlet and our weekly Pric.
Current. april7-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

NHEAP HOOP SKIRTS I'VE have
v decidedly the incest and cheapest lotof Hoop
Skirts, in this market You can and all sizes and
at all prices. Also that good Odessa Collapsing
Skirt, which has gained such wide spread rep
utaton, as it can be altered into any shape in
stantly, is still to be found at G. HIRSH s. cos
DAKASOLS q SUN-UMBRELLAS-
i can be found in large quantities and at low
prices at our fancy bazaar-being our own man
ufacture in Philadelphia. We can sell them less
than any other house in town.
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Drugs G Medicines.

nR. De JOngE's Light Brown Cod Liver
~ Oil, said to be the purest and most etfica-
cious of all preparations of Cod Liver Oil, sold
by f. H. LINK. Druggist
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08
PROF JOEL ETTINGER AGENT

STAUNToN, VA.
Gold Medal for1867
has just been awar-
ded to Chas. M.
Stief for the best
Piano now made
over Baltimore,
Philadelphia and
N ew ork Pianos,
bv the MARYLAND
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08
S1lOaC DROPS.

81 IN off when you talk of working, as the
cork said to the ginger pop.
Some people seem to think that umbrellas,
like physic, are only made to take.
Why is an Ascending criminal the noblest
work Of God ? Because he is a non est man.
"Where there S will, there's way" as
the woman said when she wiped the dishes with
the door mat.
A bachelor, according to the latest definition,
king woman miserable.
This is what they call a fellow feeling for a
man, said loafer, as Waterman was gro
ping for him in the dark.
An unpoetical Yankee has described ladies
lips as the glowing gateways OF beans, pork,
sourcrout and potatoes.
The editor of the Boston Post says: ''Al
. that is necessary for the enjoyment Of sausage
at breakfast, is confidence.
A gentleman found quantity of silk on the
street the other day, and on following it up,
discovered a lady at the other end.
What is that animal which has the head of a
cat and the tail Of cat, and the ways of cat
and yet which isn't cat? A kitten.
Dear SOMEONE home; rolling stone gath
els no moss. Lucy Muggins.
Dear Mother-Come to Texas; setting hen
never gets fat. John Muggins.
A singular freak of nature was seen in
town out West, recently, in the shape of a man
with three ears-one on each side OF his head
and third (which belonged to another fellow
between his teeth.
INA. if [ should die and go to Heaven,
should wear my ,nerie antique dress Pr mo
my love; we can scarcely suppose we shall wear
the attire of this world in the next. )" Then
tell me ma, how the angels would know be
longed to the best society,"
A MOUND City H., COW died the other day
and in her stomach twenty five or thirty nails,
mostly cight-penny, were found rolled up in
hay, and some of them had been there SO long
they were nearly rusted through. She had
MIXED carpet tacks for several days before her
death.
A certain deacon on an occasion Of missiona-
~ collections, was wont to shut his eyes and
sing, Fly abroad thou mighty Gospel with
such earnestEess and JUNCTION that he would
quite forget to see the plate when it came by.
''Oh yes. but just you give it something to
make it ly?" said the plate bearer.
''How do you like the looks Of the varmint?''
asked an Arkansian of downeaster who was
gazing with distended eyes at an alligator with
open jaws on the bank of the Mississippi
"Waal, " responded the Yankee, recovering his
mental equipoise, he amt what you'd call a
handsome crtter, but he's deal of openness
when he smiles.
why, Sambo, how black you are! said a
gentleman the other day to a negro waiter at a
hotel How in the name of wonder did you
get so black p
"Why, look here, massa, de reason am dis
de day dis child was born dere was 'clipse. J"
Ebony received shilling for his satisfactory
explanation, and after grinning thanks contin-
ued
Il tell you what it is, massa, dis niger may
be hlack but he ain't nraan no hnu ,,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

Ileruvian syrup. protected solution of
IL Protoxide Of Iron. can be had at LINKS
Family Medicine and Preservation Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

Home Office, 1914 Main street, Richmond, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

EOugera's Iodo-Ferro-Ph osphated Elixir
IL of Horse Radish, and Cod Liver Oil at
LINKS Dr,,o Store
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NO RESTRICTION OF TRAVEL OR RES
TDFNCE

in any part of North America north of the SOUTH
ern cape of Florida, or in Europe, at any season
of the year. i'd '.t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

II AYSER q YOUNG ask the early aHd
~ special attention of the ladies to their sles
CANT stock of
Dress Goods, Shawls, Cloaks,
Thread and other Laces,
City made Shoes and
octR English Hosiery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

Issues all kinds of non-forfeting LIFE and
ENDOWMENT POLICIES, and also POLL
CIES upon RETURN PREMIUM PLANS +
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-10-24
HONOLULU HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. OCTOBER "a, 1868.

20 be accounted a perpetual impediment to that
broader and more beniguant policy, which under
great nation must at once bring new life 10 this
perishing people.
However poor bargain il might be CONNER
cially for the United States to purchase the Isl
ands at any price, / most sincerely believe it
would be great blessing to the poor, oppressed
natives, and all classes OF foreign residents the
Islands, IT by any means n free and strong gov
ernment could without delay be established here.
IL. If the United States has strong policy
20 urge, or do not desire the speedy acquisition of
the Islands, IL remains for the Government and
people TO consider whether il IL any longer good
policy or good economy TO keep Minister resi-
dent here To watch the plots Of other diplomats,
when the rights Of American citizens here could
be quite well cared for by n Consul having di-
plOmatc powers. l. IL not the effect Of the pres
ent expensive policy To magnify the Importance of
a kingdom not half populOus as the city of
san Francisco. Arc they not led by our compli-
mentary and most magnanimOus policy of over
acted friendship, and forbearancc to imagine that
the maintenance of this friendship, even when
the United States are snubbed and insulted, is so
important that cannot afford in any event To
lose their good will, lest it should leopard the
peaceful acquisition Of these Islands at some re-
mote period in the future?
III a vigorous and rigorous policy in the main
tcnance Of American ideas here Is not 10 be pur-
sued, then a little wholesome neglect seems far
more desirable than fawning, coaxing obsequi-
ous diplomacy, which makes Americans here des-
pised by all classes of foreigners and ilnpresses
the king and chiefs, and the people, with the no
tiOn that we are comparatively weak.-S. +.
Bulletin, Sept. 81.