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engood at a Candy Pullin.

had heap of trouble last Krismas and II
tell you how it happened. Deken Joneses gals
Civ candy pullin, and me stool, as they say
in North Karliny, and so over | goes. Sister
Poll and me went together, and when We got tt
old man Joneses the house was chuck full.
Dog my cats If thar was room to turn around
Thar was Sue Karlns-she's as big as a skin
ned horse-and six other Karlinses, and all the
Scrogginses, Williamses and Simmonses and
PeddIgrews and the school master and his gal
besides The old Deken and the Dekeness. and
enough little Dekenses to set up half dozen
young folks in the family business.
Well, byme- by the pot begun to bile, and
then the fun begun. We all got our plates
reddy and put -four on our hands to keep the
candy from S icken and then we pitched into
pullin. Wozzent it fun? l never saw such LAT;
fin and cuttin up in all my days | made 8
candy bird for Elm Simmons Her and me ex-
pex to trot in double harms one of these days
She made a candy guse for me- Wozzent il
fun? Then we got to throwing candy balls into
one anothers hair, and runnin from one side o.
the house to luther and out in the kitchen, till
everything on the place was gained all over
with candy. | run till was out of breath ano
sot down to rest a spell. | sot on a pine bench
and Elm. Simmons sot close to me- Woven,
it fun? Suse Harkess, confound her pickter
throwed candy ball sock in one of my ize.
made bulge to run after her and heard some
thing rip. My stars alive, wozzent l picked
I lookt around and thar wos the gabul end Of
my bran M britches stickin to the pine bench
] backed up against the wall sorter crawfsf
like and grlnned.
''Sut. seq sister Poll, "wots the matter p
"Shet up,'; SEE I.
Sui ses sister Poll, ''come away from that
wall; Yule git all over CREEPY"
Let her greece, " seq /, and | sot down on q
wash-board that was lying across tub, feeling
wu's than an old maid at wedding. Purity
soon felt something hurt and purity soon i
hurt again. jumpt 10 feet hi, kickt over the
tub, out fiu old Joneses Kris1mas turky and
you ought to seed me git. | cut for tall tim
Der, now, you jist bet jumpt stake and ride,
fences and smashed down brush like runawav
hurricane till got home and went to bed and
stayed thar too dazc. If old Deken Joneses
barn burns down next winter, and Tine arrest.
ed for it, an ennybody pears as witness aoin
me, lie bust his doggonned he'd. ITEMS nv
sentiments. N. B.--Wozzent it fan?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06
AUNTON SPECTATOR And GENERAL ADYERTIsER
Hints for Emergencies.

l. If man faints, place him on his back and
let him alone.
2. II any poison be swallowed, drink instant
ly half a glass of cold water,, with &, teaspoon
full each of common salt and ground mustard
stirred into it. This vomits as soon as it reach
es the stomach But, for fear some OF the poi
son may remain, swallow the white of two raw
eggs, or drink cup of strong coffee, these two
being antidotes for greater number OF poisons
than any other dozen articles known, with the
advantage of their being at hand; if not pint
of sweet oil, or lamp oil, or lard, are good sub
stitutes, especially if they vomit quickly.
3. The best thing to stop the bleeding OF
moderate cut instantly, is to cover 1t profusely
with cobweb, or -four and salt, half and half.
4 If the blood comes from the wound by jets
and spirits, be quick, or the man will die in a
few minutes, because an artery is severed; tie a
handkerchief loosely around near the part, be-
tween the wound and the heart put stickbe-
tween the handkerchief and the skin, twist it
around until the blood ceases to flow; keep it
there until the doctor comes If in position
where the handkerchief cannot be used, press
the wound firmly and continuously with the fin
gers until the surgeon arrives.
5. 1t your clothes take fire, slide the hands
down the dress, keeping them close to the body
as possible, at the same lime sinking to the
floor and roll over and over, or, better, envelope
yourself in carpet, rug, or bedcloth or any
garment you can get hold of always preferring
wooden.
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Dry GOogs.
NJ EW GO0lS! NEW FIRM!

JAMES A. PIPER s. SON are now reca;v.
ing at the old stand of Piper, Drake s. Co.. 8
very choice and select Stock of SUMME r
GOODS, to which they invite the attention Of
the public.
AS our Stock has been bought under 81 decli-
nng market, we know we can offer special in
ducements to our friends to buy from us.
In commencing new business, we have de-
termlned to try the experiment of doing it under
the ola motto of Short Profits and Quick Sales.
we would say one word to the Ladies' aud
that Is, we will be ready at all times to SERVE
them by ordering from the North anvthino wa
may not have, as it will be our constant studv to
please THEM
Our new stock is quite full and embraces eli
the new style Dress Goods in the p,e-' 80.
Wonderfully low prices. Co. ~iHet' ana at
yourselves -ome and examine 1or
mava->- JAS. A. PIPER & SON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06

BALLARD HOTEL, !
Richmond, VA, March TO-
This Elegant Establishment Is open
IL to the accommodation of the public. The
building is one of the
FINEST IN THE CITY,
and for Style, Convenience and Beauty of Ar
rangement is acknowledged to be superior.
ITS FURNITURE
is new and complete, and for cleanliness, it is
proverbial.
The subscriber after more than twenty years
experience in the business, thinks he risks moth
ing in saying that this Hotel shall, in every res
pect, be
EQUAL TO ANY IN THE SOUTH,
and asks the patronage of his friends and the
public generally.
JOHN P. BALLARD,
march I1-f Proprietor
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1S69.spK1NG GooDs.1S69.

GOOD GOODS!
CHEAP GOODS!
PRETTY GOODS
DOMESTIC GOODS at Baltimore Wholesale
Prices.
Calicoes, best, l24 to Is cts; common, to 10.
Laurel d Cotton. 1863; "A beached do 121 to 90
"A Straw Mating 45c; ga, soc; GA, CO.
Striped and Checked Ginghams and Cottons
as cheap as the cheapest.
Nice line of Cassimeres for Gents Suits.
Cottonades for men and boys, very cheap
Linen Ducks and Drills for men, very cheap.
Mems Hats of every grade from Zoe to $3.50.
Ladies' Hats. Childrens Hats
Sundowns, Shakers, Fans, Parasols,
Dress Goods latest styles, great variety 25 to 75
Gloves. Hosiery, Summer Balmorals, very cheap.
One pound cotton Bats, something new and nice
Ladies' Baltimore City made Shoes, guaran-
teed to give satisfaction.
Children's city made shoes.
Morocco Satchels
Notions of every description, very cheap
All kinds of new and cheap goods at prices to
suit the times.
as | respectfully ask call as 1 intend to
sell as cheap as any house in the Valley. Will
guarantee Goods and prices to give satisfaction.
Come and see. s. N. GILES,
ap27 opposite Woods & GilkeSon
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d. A. KAYSER.

IdfII 1oITetIr DItluHIOlI, 7 a.,
is now receiving. from the Eastern cities, large
and elegant stock of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods. of latest importations
His stock has been selected with unusual care
TO offer GREAT INDICTMENT to those
purchasing for cash. Ali would do well to ex-
anime his stock before making their purchases
MEssRs. VIM. II. WELLER and VIM. n BUM
PUs, Jr. are with him, and would be glad to serve
their friends in any way,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06

1t is folly to think that you can make pork
out OF pig iron, or that you can become shoe
maker by just drinking sherry cobblers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06
StOUeS d. Ti7a2CCxre.

StOCeS d. TI7l1CO7'e.
STILK.S STILLS !--stills, Copper Ket-
y, ties, Cooking. Stoves, Tinware, Guttering
and Spouting, made of the best material and by
TIE best workmen. Repairing done promptly
july 60 B. F. POINTS.
TDREPARE FOR WlNTEK.-W. J.
Il POINTS, opposite to Bruce's, has on hand
COOKING, PARLOR & BOX STOVES,
for wood or coal. Very cheap.
Willow Ware of all kinds.
GAVE FUEL.-BIBBS ILLUMINATED
y DIAMOND GAS BURNER, for heating the
first second. and third stories by one fre-put up
in the best manner by w. J. POINTS.
DOofing. spOuting and Gufttering
III HOUSES,
done of the best materials, by
jan14 w. j. POINTS.
NOOk StOves-Superior patterns, warranted
u for sale very low.
jan IA w. j. POINTS.
II NIFE BOXES, Fork and Spoon Boxes
IN Sherwood Patent Tea and Coffee Strainers
tor sale very low at w. J. POINTS.
G<Oal Oil Lanterns, and Screw top Coal
u Cans, very cheap at W. J. POINTS.
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In VIEW of making change in business
will offer
GREAT INDUCEMENTS


to the public, from this date until August LIST.
1869 to purchase their supplies of Spring and
Summer Goods, outstof my extensive and we'll
assorted stock which, will be closed out from this
date at a very small advance on prime cost. I'm
seasonable goods will be offered at and below
cost, for cash. Cash buyers will find it greatly
to their advantage to examine my stock Of beau
tiful Spring and Summer Dress Goods Also on
hand good selection of fine and substantial
winter dress goods.
Prints, Ginghams, and brown and bleached
Cotton at fraction over wholesale prices.
Hats. Boots and Shoes-for ladies, gentlemen,
and children's wear
Notions and Trimmings in variety.
A good assortment of Family Groceries kept
constantly on hand
9, Wanted Bacon, Lard, Butter, Eggs, Flour.
Shingles Lumber OF all kinds for which will
pay a fair price in cash or merchandise.
Country merchants will do we'll to give me a
call before ordering small bills from the cities
Anthracite and Smiths COAL kept constantly
on hand. n B. HENDRY.
opposite Virginia Hotel Sta,lnton. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06

1T all human beings are but worms, as the
pious folks tell US, tailor is of course a meas
uring worm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06

HOOP SKIRTS AND CORSETS-A
LII good assortment OF the latest and most APP
proved styles, just opened at
apo d. A. KAYSERS.
HI A. kAYSER keeps always on hand a
L. good assortment of Ladies' Shoes of the
very best city make-warranted to soear aoeN.
apo
N A. AAYSEks has just received a large
81. stock of New Style Ladies' Dress Goods,
to which he invites early attention.
apCM
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Hotels.
VIRGINIA HOTEL.

F. SCHEFFER, ............... Proprietor.
Has been remodelled, repainted and furnished
with entirely new furniture and BEDS and ranks
now among the first class hotels of the country.
A fine Livery Stable, Bar and Billiard Room
are attached.
rs Omnibus free.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06

T. n. SPILLER,
E. General Commission Merchant,
For the sale of
FLOUR, GRAIN s. COUNTRY PRODUCE
of every description,
No. 270 Pratt Street, near Howard, Baltimore.
Refers By Permission to
Messrs. Shipe, Cloud s. Co., VIM. Devries &
Co., Hull, Atkinson 81 Co., Woods, Weeks &
Co., Armstrong, Gator s. Co., d. Wade & Co.,
Baltimore. ~
A. B. Trick, President, c. c. Strayer, Cashie,
Nat. Bank of Harrisonburg, Va.
r. Mauzy, Esq. Staunton.
And any number of others in Maryland an
Virginia. July 7-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06
NEW SPRING GOODS.
We have received very large stock of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
CARPETS,

Oil Cloths Mattings,
Ladies' Fine Shoes Crockery, &C.,
to which call the especial attention of purcha-
sers. Our goods were bought at the lowest mar.
ket prices, and are prepared to sell them al
as low prices as any house in Staunton can sell
the same quality of goods We are receiving
additions daily from Baltimore and New York
&aa- Call and examine our stock
ap27-tf ACKERMAN & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06

A BARBARoUs DUEL.-A letter from Italy
says:
The barbarous features accompanying the
practice Of the duel in this country have been
frequently brought into notice by the press
both here and abroad. We have now fresh
case In point. Four youths, natives of Fanza
In consequence of g quarrel, which is as old as
last carnival, met some days ago in field a
short distance from the city, after having dned
together, says the account, with every aprear-
ance OF cordially and good fellowship. Each
was pitted against his respective adversary, the
condition Of the fight being that, after discharg-
ing their pistols, the parties should continue
the combat with their knives In both cases
the pistols were fired off without effect, and the
second act of the drama began One pair OF
combatants fought with great fury, and in few
minutes both men were on the ground. one
with five wounds and the other with seven. a
fortunate accident put an end to the second en-
counter, for one of the knives, coming into con-
tact with button or some other hard substance
was broken in two. and the horrid spectacle Of
their friends weltering in blood seems to have
suggested other thoughts than that of continu-
ing the conflict. A medical man called to the
spot, gave small hopes of the recovery of the
two wounded men,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06
Clothing.

Clothing.
CLOTHING, HATS, Boots & Shoes.
" l would respectfully invite the attention OF
my friends and the public to the fact that / keep
constantly on hand good stock of CLOTHING,
HATS, BOOTS q SHOES, and gents furnish
ing goods generally, which will sell on reason.
able terms
Give me call, and / will endeavor to please,
both as to quality and price of goods
E. HAGEMAN,
juneS-1y New St. oppo. Va. Hotel.
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Richmond Advertisements.

ID. BRIGGS Old-EstabIished Ba-
i. kerry Established in 1854. and doing
more business than any other bakery in RICH
king fresh every day, all kinds of
BREAD, CAKES and CRACKERS.
Wholesale list of Crackers and Cakes (by the
barrel):
Soda Crackers, Sc % b.;
Butter do SC % TO-;
Oyster do SC p ID.
Water do &c p H.;
Cream do 12c p h.
Arrowroot 12c - b.;
Sugar, do 12c p ID.
Lemon do 14c p ID. s;,. .t..,,.,t
Spicenut do 14c % H.;
Molasses Cakes, SOC per 100; 81,
Sugar Cakes, SOC per 100; 80
made of the best material and workmanship, and
will be sold as cheap they can be found in Vir-
ginia. s -..e.v. 4.lf vr.5e emay25-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06

VIRGINIA INSURANCE. COMPANY.
Books and Subscriptions to the Capitol Stock
OF this Company are now open at the Banking
House OF w. III. Tams s. Co, land at the offices 81
the two Banks in Staunton. The attention of
Capitalists is called to the p.erits of this Stock.
which is recommended to them as probably the
most renuneratave Investment Of money now of.
fering. By Order of the
Jan 9-tf COMMTSSTONERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06

GEMS OF WORTH FROM THE PENS OF THINK
ERs.--Love is like hunter. who cares not for
the game when once caught, which he may
have pursued with the most intense and breath
less eagerness. Love is stronger in pursuit :;
friendship in possession.
The moral and apprehensive nature of girls is
more rapidly developed than the minds Of boys,
as satellites move quicker than planets, or as
flowers bloom sooner in valleys than on noun
tainS.
The Preside is school ofinfnite Importance
it is important because it is universal, and be-
cause the education it bestows, being woven in
with the wool Of childhood. gives form and col
or to the whole texture of liie
Were it given to the organic eye to see into
the minds OF others, we should judge a man
much more surely from what he dreams than
from what he thinks; there is will in the
thought, there is none in the dream.
When we see two young lovers kneeling at
the.alfar, the heart wish is, that they may re-
semble the married in heaven, who, according
to Swedenborg's vision. always melt into one
angel
1t is the most mOmentous question woman
is ever called on to decide, whether the faults
of the man she loves will drag her down, or
whether she is competent to be his earthly re-
deemer
Only our cradle songs, only those old cradle
songs, sounding back on the memory, soothe
the sorrowtul soul to slumber- when it has wept
itself hot and feverish.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06
Insurance.
VSHE ARLINGTON MUTUAL LIFE
i INSURANCE COMPANY OF VA

v
Incorporated by Special Charter, 1867. -
Home Office, 1914 Main street. R;cbr,na w
Guarantee capital s1ae ooo
Income to LIST of April, 1868 fiscal year, $1,000
Number of policies issued, 5OS4-insuring a. :
967, 230, one claim, $4,000. Showing the largest
average of policies Of any American company.
and success that is unparalleled in the first fiscal
year. eLa s.0a
Issues all kinds of non-forfeting LIFE and
ENDO WMENT POLICIES, and also POLE
CIES upon RETURN PREMIUM PLANS.
NO RESTRICTION }ST Of TRAVEL OR RES
| in any part of North America north of the south
ern cape of Florida, or in Europe, at any season
| 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 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 efFecting 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, non.
forfeitable. All policies after one year have 8
surrender value.
Agents desiring to represent the company will
| please address the Home Office
| DIRECToRs.-John Enders, VIM F Taylor
Sam'l Cottrell, John Purcell, Chas 7 Wort
ham, VIM Willis, Jr., Ed Smith, Thomas J
Evans. James A Scott, B M Quarles, w Ty-
Ter, J Edwards, A Y Stokes, j Morton, r
81 Dibbrell, VIM Palmer, Henry K Ellyson
Asa Snyder, II r G Baskerville Samuel G Tardy
George Jacobs, j w Allison, Geo Palmer, a
D Chockley, 81 Cabell, d Hartsook, John c
Williams, VIM 6 Taylor, A P Abel, Wn B
lsaacs, Geo l. Bdgood, Saml Nj Price, David ]
] Burr -T''--
j. 3. EDWARDS, President.
/ VIM Isaacs, Vice-President.
/ d Hartsook, Secretary.
| Chas 81 Smith, NJ D.. Medical Adviser.
| JOHN III. CLAIBORNE.
| General Agent
/ Peck d Gushing, Agents at Staunton.
Or. VIM S. McChesney, Medical Examiner
| June eea5.ttt-
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Dry Goods.
NEW FIRM g
~ 0 NEW STORE

New Goods.
GUY &zDRAKE have just opened an entire
~ new stock of Goods at whites old corner"
in the house recently occupied as queensware
store by Piper Drake & Co.
Their stock consists of Ladies' Dress Goods OF
all styles; Lace Points and Shawls; Black iron
Barege-two yards wide for dresses and shawls
NOTIONS & WHITE GOODS.
Linen Diaper and Towels,
Bleached and Brown Cottons,
Bed Ticking. @ ..as.s
White and Red Flannels
MEN AND BOYS WEAR. -
We wish to call special attention to our Black
Alpacas. fsi...
other man." K. M. GUY.
ap2O-tf ,s.f s..s r.- a;.. d. w. DRAKE
NEW SPRING GOODS.-DAVIS- A
IN KAYSER has just received lot of new
style Spring Prints and Cambrics
French Corsets
Hoop Skirts,
Kid Gloves, vi s
Linen Cambria Handerchefs
Brown and Beached Cottons and Sheetings,
with many other things to which he invites at
tentiOn. feb23-tf
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D3'2I9S d MeLICI2seS.

ID emmett Wine.-Miss Leslie's Rennet Wine
Ii for making in few minutes. Slip, Fruit
Curd, Junket and delicate and wholesome des-
serts, at LINKS drug and prescription store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-06

Peck d Gushing, Agents at Staunton
Or. VIM s. McChesney, Medical Examiner.
Juna @ ---r..-.a -es.4..
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-03-17

GRANT AND THE INDIANS The
Friends Reuiew, the organ OF the
orthodox Friends in Philadelphia,
makes the following interesting an
nouncement:
"The President elect, U. S, Grant,
impressed with the integrity of pur-
pose and the earnest friendship for
the Indians and desire to do them
Justice evinced by the Society of
Friends through the delegated men,
bers who recently advocated their
claims, has caused letters to be writ.
ten to certain Friends in Philadelphia.
His desire is set forth, of inaugura-
ting some policy to protect the In
dams in their just rights, and enforce
integrity in the administration OF
their affairs, as well as TO improve
their general condition. He requests
list Of names of members OF the
Society of Friends who can be en-
dorsed as suitable persons for Indian
agents, He will encourage and pro-
tect any attempt which Friends shall
make for the improvement, education
and Christianization Of this people
ltcannot be doubted that well-disposed
and patriotic citizens will approve
the determination Of the President
elect, and that they will concur 10 his
judgment that Friends are the true,
disintercsted counsellors Of the
aborigines." "
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-03-17


OFFICES IN PENgsYLvAHIA.-I ap-
pears that Gen. Grant is determined
10 appoint all his relations and per.
sonal friends to Office, no matter what
objections Senators and members Of
Congress may file against this course.
The Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald, of the llth, says
"The Republican delegation 10 Congress from
Pennsylvania, taking warning BY the experiences
Of the Missourians the other day at the white
House, held caucus last night for the purpose Of
agreeing upon plan Of action relative 10 the fed.
eral appointments in the State. It was decided to
allow each member 10 the House 10 control tho
appointments Of his own district, and in this mat
ter the Senators dare not 10 Interfere. The Sena-
tors are TO have the districts represented by the
Democrats In the House for prev, and ali ap-
pointments in them must come through Mossfs
Cameron and Scott With regard to the general
appointments throughout the State, The senators
and members are to hgree among themselves.
This arrangement does not include the appoint
meuts to places abroad, such As Ministers and
consuls The caucus appointed acommittee, con-
sisiing Of Senators Cameron and Scott and Repre-.
rentaiives Kelley, Morrel ard 0'Neill to call upon
the President and lay ths action Of the caucus be
fore him. The comrittee according gly appeared al
the White House this morning and had an inter
view with ths President. Grant said be had q
few personsl friends IN Pennsyvania whom be
would want to appoint to places bat beyond these
be would consult the wishes Of the delegation 10
Congress"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-03-17


AT DIRTY WoRK.-Tho New York
Christian Advocate, tho leading oracle
Of tho Northern Methodists, has been
engaged for some time in justifying
bankrupts. As this journal is the
organ Of the church. .stealers, its course
is not to be wondered at; because, Il
II is right to steal house Of worship,
10 which the thieves never contributed
a dollar, it is right to cheat your cred
itors out of their just dues. This reli.
gious newspaper says: "The honest
" bankrupt who surrenders all his
property for the benefit of his credit
" ors is under no obligation to further
Z" look after his indebtedness" That
may be Methodistic theology, but it's
very bad morals and, to our view,
commercial honesty that noeds recon.
structing muchmoret than the Southern
States. The writer must be a visitor
Of Aliens dance house.