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

How TO JUDGE PoULTRY.-As Christmas is
approaching, the following hints in regard to
the selection of poultry, may be regarded as
'seasonable:'' a young turkey has q smooth
leg and soft bill, and the eyes bright and the
feet moist-old turkeys have scaly, stiff feet
Young fowls have a tender skin, smooth legs,
and the breast bone yields readily to the press
ure of the finger. The best are those that have
yellow legs The feet and legs of the old fowl
look as if they had seen hard service in the
world. Young ducks feel tender under the
wing, and the web is, transparent. The best
are thick and hard on the breast Young geese
have yellow bills, and the feet are yellow and
supple; the skin may be easily broken by the
head of a PIN the breast is plump and the fat
white. An old goose is unfit for the human
stomach.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08
Bruce's Corner, Main ST.,
Sta1ntOD Vo
AND AT SALE.-In pursuance of a deed

Z AND AT SALE.-In pursuance of deed
- of trust executed to me by William S.
Hanger and wife, dated BIRD of March, 1861, I
will proceed on the premises, on
TU ESDAY, THE 18TH OF JANUARY
next to sell at public sale to the highest bidder,
tract of land IN said county, (or so much as may
be necessary, on the waters of Christians Creek
about six miles from Staunton, in the possession
OF ). Wayne Splitter and containing about 3O4
acres. The land is of good quality, in fine Gull
tivation, and the improvements are excellent.
and it is altogether, very desirable estate.
TERMS Costs of sale in hand; balance in
equal lnstalmenti at six, twelve and eighteen
months, bearing interest," with good personal Sc
eurity, and retaining title.
decS-4t N1CHO X. TROUT, Trustee
REAT Reduction of Prices.-A- d.
VI Tribbett, Post Office corner Staunton, has
on hand and is now receiving one of the finest
stocks of Candies-commOn and fancy-Cakes,
Crackers, Canned Fruits and Oysters, Toys and
Fire Works, Tobacco. Cigars, and Pipes. Brandy
Peaches and Pickles, Nuts, Soap, and Toilet
Articles of every description, and all articles
usually found in frst-class Confectionery and
Fancy Store.
Ny candies cannot be surpassed in this or any
other market Particular attention paid to Par
ty and Wedding orders. All ask is give me
call. dec8-3t
NOTICE.-There will be meeting Of the
~ Churchville Horse-Thief Detective Club,
on Saturday, the 10Th of December 1868, in ac-
cordance with provision in the Constitution,
making it obligatory to have an election annually
for the purpose of eecting all the officers, viz
President, Secretary, and Treasurer-the Cap
talns remain appointed.
1t is important for all the members to be pres
ent. Persons wishing to join our club can do so
by sending their names or attending in person.
Va Meeting at O clock, Dec. 10Th, 1868.
dec8-2t# E. GEEDING, President.
JOHN H. HE1zER Secretary.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR
~ ENGINEERS OFFICE of the Chesapeake !
s. Ohio Railroad
CONVICTION, VA, Dec. End, 1868.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this Office
from the 10th to the 18th instant, for building a
TRESTLE BRIDGE 425 feet long, and 46 feet
high, across Jerry's Run.
The plan and Specifications of the work may
be seen at this Office, on and after the 10th inst
w. A. KUPER,
dec ST. Principal Assistant Engineer.
Viroinan COW.
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GENERAL GRANTS VIEws.-Mr. Boypton,

GENERAL GRANT VIEWs.-Mr. BOynton,
correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette says:
In spite of General Grant reticence, enough
has leaked out concerning his views Of the poll
teal situation and ths relations of parties to
eftectualy check the prediction that Grant
would disappoint the Republicans, which slipp-
ed SO glbly from Conservative lips fortuig ht
ago. He has talked freely regarding political
matters with several prominent Republicans,
and while, Of course, no portion Of this con-
to say that these persons have been struck, both
with the clear and COMPREHENSIVE view which
the new President takes Of public affairs and
policy, and also thoroughly satisfied with the
earnestness with which he supports the general
features of Republican policy The gentlemen
thus satisfied are Radicals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

BUTCHERY OF AN ENTIRE FAMILY NEAR THE
KENTUCKY BoRDER.-A little over week ago
a frightful tragedy was enacted in Fentress
county, Tenn, near the Kentucky line. There
lived In that section family composed Of an
old lady, some eighty years of age, and her
three grandchildren-on young lady another
n boy OF twelve, and the third small girl. In
the neighborhood was man Logsdon, ill-favor-
ed Of face and of little character, who in some
way became cognizant Of the fact that the old
lady had in her possession considerable amount
of money, the back pay of her dead son who
had beeo o soldier, aud he resolved to secure it
at all hazards. Proceeding one night to the
house she occupied. Logsdon, with knife and
revolver, murdered the grandmother and grand.
daughter, and left tho boy for dead also All
the money he found, however, was seventy five
dollars, and with this he fled The boy, who
fortunately survived, next day told the tale of
the bloody work Of the night, and the sheriff Of
Fentress county, as soon as be could be notified,
started Immediately in pursuit Of the murderer
with warrant Ho passed through Clinton
county in this State where he was Joined by
the sheriff of Clinton and together the two
sheriffs made their way to Hustonville, Lincoln
county. Here they captured the murderer at
the house OF his fhther, even before he had
changed the clothing he wore when he commit
ed the terrible crime, and which bore the blood
stains Of cruel murder
IL was found that Logedon, on reaching his
fathers house, bad sent for heavy lock which
he designed placing on the door, and that he
had also sent woman and a boy for powder,
lead, and oaps. These parties were detained,
however. 1t was evident he intended making
desperate resistance, but the officers experienc.
ed little or no difficulty in efecting his arrest
He was taken back to Fentress county, where
he will doubtless be made to suffer the extreme
penalty of the law Louisville Courier !
WHOLESALE /. BUTcHERY.- Reports the
Haynesville (Ala.,) Ecdminer !: We are in
formed that about week ago ferry on the
Conecuh river, near the line Of Crenshaw and
Pike, was the scene of terrible tragedy We
did not hear the names Of the parties, but the
facts are to the following effect: A white man
and his wife, whom the negro ferryman suspect
ed of having money about them, were at the
river for the purpose of crossing He killed
them both and threw their bodies into the river
The negro then went to house ashort distance
from the ferry, where there was a little white
girl. He thought she suspected him of the
crime, and was pursuing her when interrupted
by another white man who rode up. This man
he killed and threw into we'll. He then killed
the little girl and threw her remains into the
river. A brother-in law Of the last man killed
was attracted by the bowling of the faithful dog
of his relative, and gathering several neighbors,
went in pursuit of the ferryman. The latter
had seized horse and fed He was overtaken
that night and hanged at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

A new Church built on the lands of Jacob
Foltz and Jacob Stroll, two miles South OF
New Port, Page county, was, on Sunday week,
by Rev. S. Henkel Of New Market, dedicated
to the worship of Almighty God, for the use of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church, under the
name and appellation of St. Paul church, &C
cording to the rites and ceremonies of the E.
evangelical Lutheran Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08
Negro Battle in Harrisonburg.

Between 10 and IL o'clock on Saturday
night, the 2Sth ult., there was, in Harrison
burg, a battle royal between the negroes of
the town and the negroes employed in working
on the Railroad near that place. The difficulty
commenced at a negro dance in the old Jail
building in town. In the street near the build
ing the skirmishing began, and the Railroad
negroes fell back-not to say retreated-to the
vicinity of the Depot, where, being reinforced,
they made gallant stand and brought on with
vigor the main battle which was contested with
pistols. stones and brickbats Wallace Wood
fork, the leader of the town negroes was killed
by having his skull broken with stone, or
slung-shot. No one on the side of the Rail
road party was killed-thc casualties being con-
fined to pistol shot wound in the head and
cut or two with knife
At the coroner's inquest the jury rendered
the verdict that Wallace Woodfork was killed
by a blow upon the back part of his head by
some person unknown
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08
HO! For the Holidays.
old MEN AND WOMEN!

HO! FO3. the Holidays. =
ON MEN AND WOMEN l..l,..
~ YOUNG MEN AND MALDENS!
BOYS AND GIRLSl ,v sScei
Everybody!
Come along and buy your Holiday Presents of
G. HIRSH s. co. fGS
They have in store the largest, cheapest, and
most varied assortment Of -
JEWELRY,i NOTIONS AND FANCY
ARTICLES, Ladies and Gemtlemen's
FURNISHING GOODS,
and, in fact, everything that should be kept in
variety store, that has ever been offered to the
people of this section, and they will sell them at
prices that will ensure satisfaction
They would call special attention to their fine
Jewelry Sets, Rings, Ladies Writing Desks,
photograph Albums, and other presentation ar
tlcles. Give them call and examine their stock
dec8-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08
Aggregate cost
$4,000

In this estimate, include nothing for use of
wash house. and gastage Of materials. which
the experience Of every house-keaper will show
to be large item.
Any one disposed to investigate this matter,
can readily obtain all the necessary information,
at our public Institutions, Or from our former
townsmen, Messrs. ". H. and Geo. L. Pey-
ton, who have an extensive laundry at the
White Sulphur Springs PROGRESS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

GALE OF LOTS IN ChurchviIIc.-On
y Saturday. December 10TH at IL A. NJ, we
will sell on the premises, the William Blackwell
land. acres, divided into building lots, at
public auction.
Terms made known at the SALE
ECHoLs, BELL, CATLETT & Co.,
- Real Estate Agents Staunton Va
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For the Spectator.


Nh. EDIroR 1t has often been 3 matter
of surprise to ne that some enterprising citi>
zen has not established a public laundry in
Staunton. | know Of nothing that would yield
better per centage on the investment, and
nothing that would, in greater degree, pro-
mote the public comfort. In the English cities
and towns no one ever thinks of having wash
ing done at home-it is all sent to the laundry,
and done by contract. Why should We not
adopt the same course, especially since our Ia
boz system has BECOME SO uncertain? AS mat
tiers now stand, there are probably one hun
dred families in Stanton, who keep one SER
want whose time is almost exclusively occupied
in washing Here, then, we have one hundred
hands, and one hundred fires employed to do
the work, which, by means Of machinery and
steam, could be accomplished with one-tenth
CT the labor and one tenth of the fuel,
let us look at the matter in an economical
point Of view. presume the average cost of
washing, for the one hundred families, above
referred to, in the contract system, would not
exceed $40 per month, or 1920 per year.
Now let us see what is the cost, to each fam
lily, under the present system. Will state the
several items according to the customary rates
of charges;
/. TO wages OF servant at Sc per month S72,OO
2. To 12 chords of wood at 81 per cord $500
8. To feeding and lodging servant 10000
4. To cost Of snap, soda, starch, blue &c,
say 100
S. To wear and tear of vessels, of wood
and iron, say 1000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-12-08

National Valley Bank of StaunfOn.
N-The regular annual meeting of the Stock
holders of this Bank will be held at their Bank
ing House in the town of Stanton. at IL O. clock
NJ, on Tuesday, the 18th day of january next
at which time Directors will be elected for the
ensuing year. VIM. G. ESKRIDGE.
decS-tdm Cashier
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-23
T.. II. n.
p I i Il s. .

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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-23
CLIMAX.

A plain statement of facts. / inherited Scrofula,
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-23
ALLCOCK'S POROUS PLASTERS.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-23
MOEFAT'S LIFE PILLS AND PHG
NIX RITTERS.

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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-23
READ THIS.

New Albany, Ind, March IL, 1867.
For forty years | have been afflicted with
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-23
BrsMARK! PRussIAn THE KINeru

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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-23
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-23
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-23

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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-23

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dec24dlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-23
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