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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
A Sad Story.

Those who have been around the central sta
ton late at night have doubtless observed an
old man, digni6ed in appearance, and evidently
superior to such surroundings, who Tor some
time past has been seeking lodgings there. He
has strange history--has had an experience
in life that possesses all the singularlty OF ro-
nance. Before the war he was planter 10
Texas and possessed of immense wealth. His
deposits in the Union Bank of this city at one
time reached $4,000 in gold. His landed es
tate stretched over leagues OF territory, and
more resembled German principallty than the
possessions of an American planter. His home
stead was the seat of ease and opuence, and
family of children added interest to his home,
and gave an incentive to the accumulation OF
wealth. On the breaking out of the war he
went to Europe; but before leaving he made
his will, and executed papers which placed his
property in the hands of his son and son in law.
This was done that in case of his death there
should be no trouble about the distribution Of
his estate At the end of the war he came
back But his absence had given to his chill
dren control of wealth they did not mean to
surrender. They refused to recognize him, or
permit him to have even pittance with which
to support life. A difficulty occurred between
himself and son, in which the latter was shot
in the arm and dangerously wounded. So ex
asperated was the outraged parent that he even
expressed his regret that the life of his offspring
had not been sacrificed. He finally came to
this city and instituted legal proceedings for the
recovery IF some property which he has in this
State. Pending the slow developments of the
courts, without money and without friends,
this old man, nearly eighty years of age, is COM
PEELED to seek shelter at the police station, while
daughter of his residing in princely man
sion, not dozen squares away, enjoys every
luxury that immense wealth and unbounded re-
sources can secure Is not his history stranger
than fiction ?-Neao Orleans Pcouuae.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
A Haunted House in England.

An English journal, Patnam's Weekly Neaos
has the following
''The haunted house at Muchelney is one of
those extraordinary cases which puzzle the
scientific, furnish food to the superstitious, and
excite the sneers of the supercilious and would
be knowing. The farm house, an old substan
tial one, stands alone at the entrance to the
village Mucheney, about three miles from
Langport. Its only occupants are Mr.. Traves,
his housekeeper, and a young servant girl =
Soon after Christmas last slight shock of
earthquake, as supposed, was felt in the neigh
berhood, and since then the farmhouse has
been the scene, from time to time, of the noises
and manifestations before described in these
columns. The most common form is noise
resembling at first the running of fingers over
hollow partition, or as if passing rapidly up
stairs, and always ending abruptly with kind
no reverberation whatever-merely dead
thud-often followed successfully, kept Up at
intervals for days together, and then becoming
silent for weeks. For some time the tin cover
of copper in the kitchen was wont to be
thrown violently off upon the floor, and the
bells about the house to be set ringing But
these are at present quiet; and the newest
manifestation is in one of the passages, where
a clock stands with table near against the
wall, and over it some bride bits hung upon
nails About fortnight since, during Mr..
Traves' absence in the bayfield, the housekeep-
er and servants were terribly alarmed by the
table being suddenly turned violently upside
down and the bits thrown off the nails upon
which they were hung. The females imme-
diately summoned Mr.. Traves. who came in.
and, expressing his determination to judge for
himself, took seat near the table and watched.
He had not been seated five minutes ere the
along the floor, and dashed down. We plainly
saw the breakage which resulted, and heard
the story from Mr.. Traves' own mouth. 1t
was only one of several stories of an equally
startling nature The mysterious part is that
the walls are entirely mistaken and the floors
undisturbed"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
Toadses.

l will hurriedly state that the toad is a do.
mestlc animal, or can be made SO by coaxine
him int, a, barrel, and then shutting up the
bung hole.
They stand in the same relation tew a. frog
that dutchman does to lively yankee: thew
amt so sudden gated as the frog. They lead
very retired and pensive life during the dav.
behind stun walls, but when twilight begins to
dress for the night, then the toad and toaddes-
ses begin to reconnoiter round.
They are said tew be strictly virtuous, but
this incessant cumming round nights and keen
ing hid all day. has caused me to suspicion the
toad.
If toads can live upon what they eat, they
would be just the thing to stock a boarding.
school with, for one fly and a couple of bugs is
all the meat they want for a fortnite.
Toads are very lengthy to live-I should think
about 400 years have often thought would
buy one and keep him till he died, just to get
at their age
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
Burial Song of the Carpet-Bagger.

Not drum was heard nor funeral note,
AS his corpse to oblivion we hurried;
Not groan escaped gentleman's throat
When the carpet-bagger was buried
We buried him deep in dirty soil
So deep that they will ne'er uncover him,
Unless some Radical boring for oil.
By the dearly loved scent should discover him
His coffin was made of ballot-box;
With white mems votes we bound him;
And he looked like baboon taking his rest,
With Hunnicutts paper around him.
Few and short were the speeches we made,
And we sung not doleful ditty;
But his body and spirit together we laid,
Just out of the White Mans City.
And as we were hastily tramping back,
= Twas said if the Devil don't take him,
He quietly sleep in that grave SO deep,
Till the trumpet of Gabriel shall wake MN.
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Dissolution.


NOTECE.-The partnership of Roberts, Mel
~ son s. Co. was dissolved on the lst day O.
May, 1867, by the sale of the interest of ST. F. @
Roberts to the other partners. All persons in
debted to the old firm are notified that promp
settlement is required.
The business will hereafter be conducted in the
name of Parkins. Nelson s. Co., and the propri-
etors hope, by diligent attention to business to
merit the patronage of the public.
They have placed their whole establishment
under the superintendent of an experienced
mechanic and pledge themselves to give entire
satisfaction in eUery department. both in new and
repair work.
They manufacture the cheapest and best plows
in the State of Virginia. They also manufactur
the unrivalled Planter Cooking Stoves at Balti
more prices.
They have lately erected Corn and Plaste,
Mill and will endeavor to keep constantly
hand supply of Ground Plaster.
To suit the convenience of purchasers they will
take, in exchange for their manufactures, Pro
duce of all kinds at market prices.
june lift PARKINS, NELSON & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
The Twins.

In form and feature, face and limb,
3 I grew SO like my brother,
That often folks took me for him,
And each for one another
1t puzzled all. both kith and kin;
1t reached dreadful pitch;
For one of us was born a twin,
And not soul knew which.
One day to make the matter worse,
Before our names were fixed,
As we were being washed by nurse,
We got completely mixed.
And so you see by fate's decree,
Or rather nurses whim-
My brother John was christened "me,"
And was christened ''him."
The fatal likeness ever logged
Our footsteps when at school,
For 1 was always getting logged
If John turned out a fool.
. In fact, year after year, the same
Absurd mistake went on,
And when I died the neighbors came
And buried brother john
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
Dry Goods.
GPRING GOODS! SIS hk
- Look to Your Interest

- Look to Your Interest
GREAT BARGAINS!
Piper, Drake & Co. have received, and will
continue to receive every few days, additions to
their already fine stock of Goods; and as 'they
think they haze the incest trade IN tosc' they are
compelled to keep first class goods as they have
always done, and can and will sell them at fair
prices. ne5a.l85 IL
They will also keep what merchants call sec
onds which are, in some instances, pretty fair
goods, but can, as general thing be sold for less
than first class goods cost
They do not propose to sell seasona5le goods at
cost, for if they did their friends would not be-
leve them. but they do promise to sell as loao as
any other house. for the same class of goods.
They have just received splendid lot of
Bleached and Brown Cottons,
which they can sell very reasonable :l 5
They have also Just received a splendid lot of
Cotton Yarns, which they are selling at lower
rates than since the war, for CASH. naff
HURRAH FOR Seymour & Blair !
Ill 1t being reduced to a certainty that
the above named gentlemen will be successful
in the coming election, they, in regard for past
services OF the Senior member of this firm Che
being well and favorably known as statesman
and public benefactor). have offered him seat
in their cabinet. Said partner, therefore, con-
templates retiring from the dry goods business.
In doing so he is making great sacrifice of his
own interest but, as a patriot and statesman, he
does not feel justified in declining the honor, par
ticularly at the present crisis, when our country
stands in need of good and true men to save hel
from ruin and destruction. rfG
We will, therefore, from this day, offer our en-
tire stock of goods, not less than $4,000 worth
AT PRIME COST AND CARRIAGE,
FOR CASH,
consisting principally of Dress Goods of all de-
scriptions, Ean
Cloths and Cassimeres
White Goods,
Embroideries,
Hats, Shoes,
Boots, Notions,
Floor and Stair Carpets
Oil Cloths, Mattings, &c.
Don't forget the place-Crawford's Corner.
iuly2S- HILB 81 WELLER.
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WrgiMi0 Central R0iL3'OGd.


Asz..EaeY
GUNNER SCHEDULE.-The following
y trains will be run on this road on and after
Monday, June LIST:
Mail train leaving Richmond for Covington
daily, Except Sundays at 715, a. m, and arrives
at Covington at 7.25 p. M
Accommodation train between Charlottesville
and Richmond, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays. Leaves Charlottesville at 4 a. H.
Leaves Richmond, returning, at $50 p. m.
The mail train connects with trains of Orange
more and New Y ork; also for Lynch burg, Knox
vile, Memphis, New Orleans, Mobile. Sc. At
Staunton, with stage-coaches for Augn6ts White
Sulphur, Harrisonburg, Winchester, &c. At
Goshen, with Goa ,hes for Natural Bridge, Lex
ington, Rockbridge Baths, and coaches for Bath
Alum, Warm, Hot and Healing Springs AT
Covington, with coaches for White Sulphur, Red,
and Old Sweet, and other Springs in the trans
Allegheny section and for Lewisburg, Union,
and Charleston, Kanawha.
Freight trains daily except on Sunday.
81. d. WHITCOMB, ~.
Junel6-tf General Superintendent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
BOUNTY TO SOLDIERS
AND SAILORS

N B. HENDRY has just returned from the
East with the cheapest and best assorted stock of
goods he has ever offered in this market: He of
fers his thanks to all former patrons for their very
liberal favors and promises to spare no pains in
the future to merit continuance of the same
and share of the public patronage generally
His stock consists in part of
LADIES DRESS GOODS
Challies, Delaines, Poplins, Lawns, Alpaeas,
Lustres, Silks, Grenadines, Swiss Muslins, and a
full stock of White Goods Best prints, &c.
MILLINERY GOODS.
Mrs R. E. Hudson lady well known for her
experience in the business, has charge of this
branch and will take pleasure in showing all
goods in her line to her old friends, and supply
cali.
HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES
Gents fine Shoes and Boots; Boys Chldren's
and Misses Shoes; Ladies' kid, morocco calf
and lasting boots, of Baltimore make, warranted
to please.
Notions, Trimmings for ladies and gents SUITS
Gloves and Hosiery in great variety.
A full line of Domestic Cotton Goods, CASH
meres Satinets and Jeans.
GROCERIES.
A complete stock at very low figures.
Hardware, Tinware, Woodenware, &C. Cum
berland and Anthracite Coal for sale.
@sa- The highest prices paid in goods or cash
for country produce. N. b. HENDR4,
mayo corner store, opposite Va. Hotel
CPRING q SUMMER GOODS.-The
y undersigned would respectfully inform his
received his stock of Spring and Summer goods.
His stock is now complete, consisting of ladies
and gentemen's dress and Furnishing Goods of
the best qualities and latest styles also variety
of Hats, Shoes, Notions, &c.
His goods have been purchased on the very
best terms for cash and will be sold little cheap
er than the cheapest All he asks is an examina-
ton of his stock feeling assured that he can give
satisfaction, both as to the price and quality of
his goods. B. F. MARK WOOD.
mavh
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Glass, Stone G -EN7't7le7lavQ7.e.
IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS.
WHOLESALE s. RETAIL.
CHINA, GLASS & WHITE GRANITE WARE

CHINA, GLASS; WHITE GRANITE WARE
AT CHINA HALL.
The subscribers are now receiving the largest
stock OF w AXE ever seen in Staunton, and they
are now prepared to make the following propo-
sition to merchants, viz:
We can and will sell the best White Granite
Ware at precisely Baltimore prices, with freight
added.
We will only name the prices of some leading
articles.
The best White Granite Handle Teas at 80 cts
per set the identical goods you have to paw IS
cents for at regular jobbing houses in Baltimore
Breakfast, Tea. and Dining Plates at from one
dozen. This is the BEST Granite Ware made
Covered Dishes, Ewers, Basins, Dishes. Pitch
ers, Tureens, Sauce Boats, Pickles, Buffers &c
/. We are willing to take the invoice of any job
bing house, and duplicate the bill ut 10 per cent
advance which we think is about the expenses
incurred in shipping to Staunton. s2 i.li.-l
&sa-ln 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 have made arrangements to receive large
additions to our stock every week, and are de-
tel mined to supply any demand made upon US
and at wonderfully low prices. Our motto is
"Quick Sales and Short Profits
ap2l-tf PIPER, DRAKE s. co.
ERENCH CHINA, &c.-We have just
IL 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. rt
may12- PIPER, DRAKE & co.
MERRIKEN & WALLER,
V1 Dealers in
CHINA, GLASS, EARTHE EN- WARE
and
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS. a
New Street, Staunton, Va, sign of big Pitcher.
may26-tf
OLIVER PLATED CASTORS and ICE
- PITCHERS for sale by
may 26 MERRIKEN & WALLER
ERENCH CHINA DINNER AND TEA
IL SETS, for sale by
may26 MERRIKEN g. WALLER
WATER COOLERS for sale by
w MERRIKEN g. WALLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

sg5. q. y. e; Z r. 81.
Creat Mystery OF the 10th Century.
" AWFUL DISCLOSURES! 80
=, TREMENDOUS EXCITEMENT isv .
4 .ea AT S. MANDELBAUMS
Emporium Of Fashion, 70
under the Virginia Hotel, Staunton, Va. caused
by the great exhibition of i. -
e SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHINGl
We have large and varied assortment of
Coats Pants, and Vests, Of the best material and
latest styles. -ss..
Also an endless variety Of
GENr's FURNISHING GaoRs,
Hats, ,-s Boots Shoes -
D Hosiery, Gloves, Valises,
:" Trunks. Fancy Ties, ~.
Linen and Paper Collars. i
Also the celebrated Vandike and Bismarck Col
iar-all OF which we propose to sell '' 81.
AS our Clothing is manufactured at our Balti-
more house, we can recommend every garment
we sell. 3ud 4i'a-II,I IT, ~
We also keep constantly on hand fine French,
English and American Cloths and Cassimeres,
COMPLETE Fit or I'D SALE. :
Or ito accommodate the purchaser) we will sell
by the yard ,.t4.-
Fine white Shirts, Baltimore city make). all
ways on hand, or, if desired, we will furnish
them made to order ,..t[ T.s'T 70
. @s- We return our heartfelt thanks to the cit
liens OF gallant old Augusta for past favors-
and we cordially invite those in want of any of
the articles enumerated above, to give us call
before purchasing elsewhere 7dt -
And we hope by Honesty in our eve,.u transac-
ton, and diligence and attention to business, to
merit share of the public patronage. Ell 10
s MANDELBAGM. J. ". Newton. !
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

The latest physiological question is: How
much sawdust does it take to make a ballet
girl?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

II ARGE SUPPLY OF SPRING AND
A/SUMMER GOODS.-I WITH " BRO

III a - ~ VA IVA n ~ w ~ " DIV.
have just received a large and carefully selected
stock Of Spring and Summer Dry Goods to
which they invite the special attention of the
Ladies and the public generally. Their stock
consists of the very latest styles of Ladies and
Gentlemen's Dress and Furnishing Goods.
Also large lot of Wall Paper, Oil Window
Shades, full line of Boots and Shoes. and some
of the best city made Ladies' and Chldren's shoes.
Their stock has been selected with great care
and purchased on the best terms, which enables
them to sell very low for cash.
Give them an early call and examine the
Spring styles. march 81 If
TNRESH SPRING GOODS.
n We have just received the newest styles of
Spring prints, in Calicoes and other dress goods
and nice variety of Cassimeres, &c, for gentle
men. Our stock is complete, in all its branches,
for the season. and we propose to sell at the low
est rates. to cash and prompt customers.
All those in our debt will please recollect to
call and pay during this month, as we dislike to
put claims in hands of collectors.
mar17-tf KAYSER g. YOUNG.
II AYSER & YOUNG ask special atten-
IN ton to their fine line of Black Silks, EN-
broideries, Laces, Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs,
Muslins, Cambrics, Irish Linens, English Cotton
Hosiery, City made Shoes, and Dress Goods in
all their variety.
Their stock is very full and complete.
apr14-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

Merrill Pipes, of Newport, VT, recently shot
an enormous eagle, on the wing which measur-
ed seven and half feet from tip, tightly stretch
ed. oh?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

Mr.. Pendleton is announced for six speeches
IN the State ofIllinois during the present month.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

A young man named Zephariah Hendrcs.
died suddenly in South Bend, Indiana, few
days since from the effects of a long continued
bath after violent exercise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18
. GORGE ". ROOSTER,

U ~ ~ I - u, .eaT3EEEf
p WITH DUNLOP & NJ CANOE, ,9ia G9l
E GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
for the sale Of Wheat, Corn. Tobacco, and Pro
duce generally, and for the purchase of merchan-
disc Of every description aii jndt tag5i (
Office on Gary Street, between 10th s. 18th,
Richmond, Va. .soF &! ~ 40 etS@ Ho.i4ig5-
References M. Harvey Efinger, Cashier
First National Bank, Staunton, Va. Gen. j ohm
Echols, President National Valley Bank, Staun-
ton; c. G. Strayer, Cashier Bank of Rockingham,
Harrisonburg; A. f. Denny, Cashier Bank Rock
bridge, Lexington, Va. s yqc2 je2S-3m*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-08-18

An iceberg nearly mile long and from ten
to fifty feet high has been seen in Lake Mich
loan
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NO EXTRA CHARGE ON FEMALE LIVES.
SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE CHARTER.

oA GO4A0 Gh - M VI CdAhI n.
Secures amount of insurance to a married wo-
man, whether effected by herself, or her husband,
or any other person. for her sole and separate use
and benefit and that of her husbands children,
If any, as may be expressed free from the control
or claim of her husband or creditors or the per-
son effectlng the same, or his creditors
Liberal loan Of participating premiums upon
the profits of the company. Life policies after
three years, endowment after two years, nom
forfeitable. All policies after one year have a
surrender value.
Agents desiring to represent the company will
please address the Home Office
DIRECToRs.-John Enders, VIM f TAYLOR,
Saml 8 Cottrell John Purcell, Chas T Wort
ham, VIM Willis, Jr., Ed A Smith, Thomas J
Evans. James A Scott NJ Quarles, w 81 "
Ter, Edwards A 7 Stokes, B Morton, r
q Dibbrell, VIM Fl Palmer, Henry K Ellyson.
Asa Snyder, II D Baskerville, Samuel G Tardy.
George Jacobs, J w Allison, Geo s Palmer, A
D Chockley, II c Cabell, D j Hartsoot, John c
Williams, VIM G Taylor A P Abeli, VS., B
Isaacs, Geo L Bidgood, Saml M Price, Dayid I
Burr.
j. 3. EDWARDS, President
VIM B Isaacs, Vice-President.
d Hartsook, Secretary i
Chas II Smith, NJ d. Medical Adviser.
JOHN II. CLAIBORNE.
General Agent.
Peck 6 Cushing, Agents at Staunton.
DR.. VIM 5, NcChesney, Medical Examiner
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WIN. KNABE & CO., - - =.
Manufacturers of First Premium, (Gold Medal)
Grand, Square, and Upright Planes,
gouT3yG0 BALTIMORE, Md ilfgi5 a.. 1f
These instruments having been before the pub
lie for the past thirty years. have, upon their
cellence alone, attained an unparchased pre-em-
inenace that pronounces them unequalled. Then
,@iA2"t llAHf@ TONE h1-in aJ3 -" b'i'
combines great power, richness. sweetness, an
fine singing quality, as we'll as great purity Of
tonatioi and harm niioHsness throughout ths
'D' s'A's - tH''' TOUCH ''..-. 5-''l-.' p
Is plant and elastic and is entirely free from
stiffness found in many pianos, which causea
the performer to so easily tire. In
gtGIS l4o I WORKMANSHIP frf...f-e y II
they cannot be exceled. Their action is con-
structed with o care and attention to every part
therein that characterizes the finest mechanism
None but the best seasoned material is used in
their manufacture and they will accept the hard
usages OF the concert loom with that of the par
lor upon an equality unaffected in their melody;
IN fact, they are constructed Not for a year-6W
forsperH All our Square Rianos haVes our neY
Grand Scale and Agraffe Treble Every Piano
fully warranted for five years q-9T- u 1oss'f
+, E. u .lDE, sole agent for Augusta county, Is,
by special arrangement, enabled to furnish the
above CELEBRATED Instrument at lowest Factory
prices. An assortment constantly on hand at his
new rooms, New street, opposite Drs Yeakle s.
Young's Drug Store, in Phillips 81 CARRIERS In
surance Office. ao4'A tiS ~ A' dec3-12rns l
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IN SPECTATOR AND GENERATE AID VERTI s + Z.
Neav York Adverttxe,,a,se,,ts.
Ii FOR THE HAIR,

H. FOR THE HAIR,
i}i4 sl IMPROVEDi II IS
It is an elegant Dressing for the Hair.
It causes the Hair to Curl beautifully.
1t keeps the Scalp Clean and Healthy.
It invigorates the Roots of the Hair.
It forces the Hair and Beard to grow luxuriantly.
1t Immediately stops Hair Falling Out. oss
It keeps the Hair from changing Color from age
1t restores Grey Hair to its Original Color.
It brings out Hair on heads that have been Bald
sra9 81 i for years.
1t is composed entirely of simple and purely
vegetable substances. .'44f q.
1t has received over six thousand voluntary tes-
timOnials Of its excellence, many of which
are from physicians in high standing.
It is sold in half-pound bottles (tha name blown
in the glass;, by Druggists and Dealers in Fan
cy Goods everywhere at One Dollar per Bottle.
Wholesale by Demas Barnes s. Co.. F.C. Wells
& Co.; Schieffein s. Co., New York. tai
mar A-1v - -5sss-a -tf.ss-s-sss ~ - ssEss. "a BE-