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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

Increase banking capital and facilities in the
South, and all kinds of business will at once be
enlvened Money IS needed to enable us to
expand our operations and to increase our pro-
ducts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

Bishop Lynch, of Charleston, S. c., confirm
ed seven hundred and seventy persons at the
Church OF the Immaculate Conception, New
York, on Sunday, all but fifty of them being
children. a eF51
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

Lopez, the Paraguayan President in the field,
has changed his headquarters to San Joaquin,
and, it is stated, has killed his mother, his
brothers and other persons, whom he suspected
Of plotting against him. -. e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

The Flower of the Holy Ghost is South
American production The Aower is creamy
white cup, nearly as large as half an egg, and
extremely beautiful What constitutes It's ex-
traordlnary character, and its wonder as a ma
tura floral growth, is the fact that in this flower
is little pure white dove, with pink bill and
eyes, and its head turned as if looking over its
back. Its wings, feet, bill, &C., are as absolute
ly perfect as those Of the living dove, whose
counterpart this wonderful mimic vegetable
bird is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

General Barry, formerly of the Freedmen
Bureau, now candidate for Congress from the
Little Rock (Arkansas) District, was shot
through the arm on Tuesday last by Altman
Stewart, hotelkeeper of that city, during a
political meeting,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

The Richmond Enquirer shows that the
banking capital of Virginia before the war was
about 81 200, 900, or $3.50 to each inhabi-
tant and that it is now Only $2,400,00O, or
s. Is to each inhahitant -. $500 y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23
The End Of the STAY law.

There are symptoms of another Instruction
in Spain, and the authorities are on tie alert.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

General Wade Hampton, in his address at
the Macon, Ca, Fair, Wednesday last, said he
thought that negro labor was better than that
Of any other class the South could possibly pro-
cure, and he counseed the planters according
lv ..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

"A consumer" in the Greenbrier Indepen-
dent, says that flour can be bought in Staunton
and delivered in Lewisburg cheaper than it can
be bought in Greenbrier county, and that, ''as
a consequence, those who are up to snuff buy
in Stauuton."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23
Private Sales.
FOR SALE PREyATELy.

The undersigned offers for SAFE privately,
about 80 acres of land 81 miles from Staunton,
on the South side of the rail road Christians
creek, adjoining the farm on which he resides,
Fifty acres in good timber. the balance in a good
state of cultivation. Terms very liberal. For
further information apply to 2.
nov9--tf JAMES w. HUDSON, ig1se
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

Mississippi papers say that it takes a negro
iuryInan exactly four minutes to go 10 sleep af-
ter he takes his seat in the box.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

A son of Mr.. Charles J. Jones, of Lynch
burg, lost his life on Tuesday by the accidental
discharge of pistol which he was loading, the
ball entering one Of his eyes and penetrating
the brain ee aslt ve-f.t g
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

LONG CoURTsHIP.-A gentleman was mar
ried in Portsmouth last week after courtship
Of twonty-one years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

The Spanish General Valmaseda has ordered
that his salary be divided among the poor in
Santiago, Cuba. The misery there, caused by
cholera and smallpox, is reported on the in
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

George Peabody, with all his wealth, never
owned house or kept carriage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

A witness in the Custom House fraud case at
New York last week figured up the profits of
Howard, one Of the parties under examination,
at two hundred and fifty thousand dollars,
which amount was ten per cent. on the total
amount Of claims fraudulently passed by him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

A Methodist Conference for the colored peo-
pie of Virginia is talked Of There are two
branches Of colored Methodists in the State,
the African Methodists and the Zion Metho-
dists, but it is believed that these will readily
merge in the PROPOSED conference.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

The Paris Times says that unless coun
tat Or another revolution occurs, Spain will
remain Professionally an irregular republic, IN
der the name of a monarchy. The DeJafs an
nounces that Isabella has definitely abdicated
the Spanish throne.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

An eminent physician says that the white
rubber used for nursing bottles and infants TOYS
is very poisonous, causing sore mouth, skin
eruptions decayed teeth, spinal curvature and
death. In Europe the sale of it is prohibited
bv law
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

There are perhaps no negroes in the country
more fortunate in matters matrimonial than the
sons OF Fred. Douglass Another one Of them
has just married white woman. The tasteful
and gushing young creature, is daughter of
Bishop Logan, of Syracuse, New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

At clock P. NJ, on Wednesday last, Jno.
Reynolds, of Allegheny county, shot by his
father, died of lockjaw. eng 3. gTa a9sa Is 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

AN OLD EDITOR says, of all professions,
that of the editor is the most difficult and most
thankless. Softening CT the brain, hysteria,
mania, monomania, paralysis and apoplexy are
thought to await the man OR woman whose dire
destiny has called him or her to this mode of
earning his or her livelihood. Breaking stones
on the road is thought to be easy to il. Sta
tlstlcs say that great proportion Of unhappy
tenants OF lunatic asylums are literary men,
chiefly editors. Thackery found to his cost that
it was laborious and thankiess life -
Such is the Old Editor testimony We add
our own and say besides, that world renown-
ed philosopher, one of the first inteects of this
or any age, told US that he once made contract
to write one article week, and that after fair
trial 1t almost ran him crazy, and he had to give
it up.
If such is the work, surely the com pensation
should be adequate and sure. 1t behooves sub
scrlbers to consider whether, in case tho editor
falls victim to any of the above maladies, they
are not guilty as accessories. by falling to pay
their just dues and thus relieve the editor of a
portion Of his burden.
p Swell bet that every fool who reads
the above will say, Its all stuff. It's the
easiest thing In the world to be an editor l
could be sn editor myself fredericksburg
Neacs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

The case of Mrs. Bridget Trainor, widow,
and three children, Of John Trainor, against
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for
damages, resulting from the death Of the hus-
band and father by an accident on that road,
was decided Friday in the Court of Common
Pleas in Baltimore in favor Of the plaintiff, the
jury returning verdict for $4,000 The Com
pany moved for new trial
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

Alabama last week, by the action of her Leg
isature, ratified the fifteenth amendment to
the Constitution of the United States. This
makes the twenty first State which has taken
affirmative action on the amendment, and six
more are still needed to Incorporate it into the
Constitution, ar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

The Cuban insurgents continue to burn plan
tations without mercy. In the neighborhood
Of Santiago two hundred and eighty insurgents
have recently been killed. De Rodas has par
doned over two hundred prisoners many of
@bom were political
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23
HISS REBECCA PEARSON, ~
VI 90 n AGENT FOR THE sF3NfTty
-59a Howe Sewing Machine bio $
9f-4uU aEf hra II AT 1i9d8 90 a9nuonGa
no2o--lm Y ra Mrs. NJ. E. yFAGAN'S. IS
2 GZOUeS.
III w. DONNAALY. q
As Glove HTauufncfurnr
GI0ves.

The public will bear in mind. that T am still
engaged in the business of manufacturing the
CELEBRATED DONNALLY1 GLOVES,
and that am prepared to execute all orders for
iadies, and gentlemen Buckskin Riding CANT
let's, Half Hands, and Gloves of all descrintions
Orders from distance are solicited
A inelassortment can be found at the store of
Messrs. Roane & Abby and at d. A. Kavser's. II
i sep21--ly atlcotif Il DO g.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

A family, consisting of John Pereghtol, his
wife and son, living near Pleasant Grove, Pa,
was murdered Wednesday night, and the house
robbed of several thousand dollars in gold and
notes. The supposed murderers were captured
at Altoona. Pa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

The French Bishop DupanIoup deprecates
idea that the present is favorable opportunity
for claiming the infalibility of the pope. and
blames the religious newspapers for discussing
so delicate question in anticipation of the de-
alterations of the Council
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

The revenue officers, aided by squad of
cavalry, have lately succeeded in breaking up a
number of illicit distilleries in Virginia and in
Tennessee. Many distieries have been dis
covered in the mountains, remote from
thoroughfares, some two miles removed from
any road or nath
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

By the report of the Agricultural Depart
ment for October we learn that the wheat crop
of the country is far above the average; more
than million of acres extra were planted in
cotton, and the estimated yield for the year is
nearly three millions of bales. The tobacco
crop will be light, and while potatoes have
failed in the South, the yield in the Eastern,
Middle and Western States has been quite
heavy-in many districts above the average.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

Napoleon has abandoned the hope of forming
new ministry until after the meeting of the
Corps Legislatif, on the 29sh, when be will
select Cabinet, which, it is stated, will com
mand the support of a majority of that body
Kochefort election from the First District is
SAID to be sure. Troops have been quietly con-
centrated IN Paris, but no disorder is now an
pretended.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

.Aes,a { Maj. b. NJ BELL, President.
OFFICERS: WIN. III. TAMs, Secretary. ra5
DR.. B. B. DoNAGHE,
81 Chief Medical Examiner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

Down-in Georgia the agriculturists, have dis
covered that fertilizers and deep ploughing
have had highly beneficial effect upon crops.
With the aid of these means forty to sixty
bushels Of wheat per acre have been produced
where only eight or ten bushels were grown
previously, and three bales Of cotton to the
acre where half bale had been considered a
good crop. These results, it is stated, have
struck the scales from the eyes of the Geor-
gisns in reference to scientific agriculture
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

Her Majestys steamer Monarch will convey
the remains of the late George Peabody from
England to America, leaving Portsmouth on
Friday last, for spithead, there to be Joined BY
the American squadron in the Mediterranean
whence they will sail for American in co,nnoou
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

COMPLICATION OF THE LAWs.-The great
necessity for this work will doubtless suggest
the most expeditions method Of completing it,
consistently with accuracy and thoroughness. =
The Richmond Enquirer says it has been pro-
posed that three or more Of our ablest lawyers
be chosen by the General Assembly to sit con-
temporaneousy with itself; and in constant
communication with the committees of each
house, who shall codify and digest the bills as
passed, with full liberty to recommend bills be-
fore the committees, and shall, when called up
on, appear at the bar Of the two Houses to dis
cuss the bills -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

The Norfolk Journal regrets to see some of
our people quitting the State for other sections,
and advises them to stay where they are, work
hard, and, in FIVE years, they will be better off
than they can possibly become in the most fer
tile districts of the South or West.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

NOOK yVANTED.-Ten dollars ner month
" and a comfortable home will be given for a
good cook (white) for a farcily of seven. hTa
Also wanted white nurse of matured wears
to do genera! housework, and nurse q child two
years old; None need apply without recommen-
dations of qualifications and character. Apply
atmy office r. p REESE
anov23-lt s,h -A sa-res -. - ~ = - ss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23
ZOO EsEvyARD.-HORSE STOLEN.

GOO REyARD.-HORSE STOLEN
DOU Was stolen from the farm of George
Shuey, on Middle river, near Swoope depot on
Friday night, the 18th inst, light irons gray
heavy name and tail had q rubbed mark on her
right shoulder caused by the gears; light face );
had shoes on before, and was barefooted behind.
will pay reward of SIS for the recovery Of
the mare, and SIS for the detection of the thief
Z nov23- GEORGE SHUEY
- SWonne's Dannt Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23
SALE OF PERSONAL ESTATE

- Will offer at public sale, on Saturday. the 9Th
day OF December next, at the late residence of
Archibald Reed, decd one good work marc, 40
bushels wheat corn, rye and oats, one good bed
and furniture, and other articles. 1906
IermscSlx months credit will be given on all
sums of five dollars and upwards for less than
tive dollars the cash will be required. .s-14az
nO23-2t A TTERSON C,,~,to~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23
Snake Bite Cured by Fire.

While serving 10 the Confederate army l
heard very intelligent gentleman say that fire
was the best remedy for the bite of venomous
snake. [ never knew of the application OF the
remedy until few days ago. A young man
eighteen years of age was bitten by very
large rattlesnake five feet long) on the arm,
above the elbow. A coal of fire was applied
short time after he was bitten | saw him two
hours after the accident. when he appeared
very much Frustrated and was vomiting every
few minutes, pulse very small and frequent,
complaining constantly of the burll. which was
pretty severe. | gave him freely of diluted al
ccohol. His recovery was rapid, and the swell
ing in the arm slight The question now is,
did the fire do any good? [ think it did, not
only by destroying the virus, to a considerable
extent but also by producing local incapacity
in the veins and absorbent vessels to perform
their functions. I think : in all probability. he
would have died before the alcohol was given.
if the fire had not been applied. -Galveston
Medical Journal ~
What a geographical wonder woman of
fashion is. There is her dress, which, perhaps
the silk worms Of Japan or Lombardy have
furnished the material for, woven by the looms
Of Genoa and Lyons; it is supported upon lin
ings of cotton from the fields in Egypt Geor-
gia, Brazil, or Dharwar her gloves used once
to roam sportively upon the Savoy mountains,
if they did not serve as natural clothes for rats
the feathers of her hat or bonnet formerly few
about the palm groves Of Sumatra and the
Malay Archipelago, or traversed Arabian lands;
the diamond hunters of Australia and South
Africa and Persian oyster beds have furnished
precious stones and pearls for her jewery the
bones Of Arctic whales sustain her enabonpoint;
her furs were torn from otter or mink in Alaska
or British America, or the sable in Russia or
perhaps she wears a shawl from India, and
lastly, her ohignon may have once adorned a
head long since pillowed on ''lap of earth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23
Neac ANUee'tSs en- 2afs.
A ROUND THE WORLD!
"a sfh-g -. THE
New York aAhsas.var.

Is now publishing series of Letters from the
Rev. DR.. E. D. G. PRIME, who is making the
tour of the World, by way Of California, Japan,
China, India, Egypt &c. together with various
other correspondence, all the News Religious
and Secular, and great variety of the best Read
ing. Original and Selected.
Now is the time to secure the oldest and best
Family Newspaper.
We make the following liberal offers for
NEW SIlRSCRIPIA2CO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Herald says: 1T is understood that one
Of the points of the forthcoming message of
the President in relation to the finances Of the
country viii be to suggest to Congress the de-
STABILITY of adopting such measures as will in
sure speedy resumption Of specie payments. p"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23
Fishersvilie, Augusta county, Va.


Ss Ek4s1ENG HOUSE FOE SAEE.-
~ will sell privately my dwelling house and
lot, adjoining the residence of Col. NJ G. Har-
man. The house Is large and comfortable, and
the lot contains nearly one acre, we'll improved.
ANY one desiring to purchase Is requested to call
nov9-8t JOB TURNER.
NfAEUAssLE LAMBS FOK SALE
offer for sale, privately, part of the farm
on which | reside, OF the following description:
lst, A tract of rs acres. with a good log
house, good young orchard of 100 trees, well
watered, about Is acres of timber, situated
miles South of Staunton.
End, A tract of $50 aeres-about 10 cleare.
and in fine state of cultivation -balanee heav
lily tim bered-superor land. Adjoins No. l.
3rd, A tract of ESQ acres-fne land-most
of which is heavily timl,ered. -Adjoins No. 2.
lsS- Terms easy.
The lands will be shown to pers ons wishing to
purchase, by III. p. DICKERSON,
apt for Mrs. NJ. a. Crawford.
ETOAs SAEE.-We wish to sell privately the
e. farm on which we reside, situated one-quar-
ter of a mile from Churchvlle The farm con-
talns A3S acres (more OR less)-about $50 clear
ed and In good state of cultivation the balance
in good oak timber. The improvements consist
OF q comfortable dwelling with ninerooms, barn.
stable and necessary out-houses. There is well
stream across the farm. and running water thro;
the barn yard The land is of excellent quality
being well adapted to the growth of wheat corn,
and grass; Is IN the midst of section not sur
Its Touring mills as we'll as convenience to chur-
ches, schools, and mechanics shops and in com
nunlty unsurpassed for morality, refinement and
civil order. This farm can be bought upon very
reasonable terms
Apply in person or by letter to either of the
undersigned, agents for the heirs of Harvey Bear,
decd, at Churchville, Augusta county, Va.
JAMES H BEAR
july13-tf JOHN Il. HEIZER.
I AND FOR SALE.-I will sell, privately
- my farm lying on the waters of Naked
Greek, IN Augusta county, adjoining the lands of
Cyrus Brown, Daniel Craun and others There
IS a comfortable dwelling house, barn, corn crib,
granary, wash-house stone spring-house, and
line water in the yard and three orchards of Sc
lect fruit. suppose a further description is un-
necessary, is those wishing to purchase will ex-
anime the land for themselves. There are $50
acres IN the tract. R. a. CURRY.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE
The undersigned us agents of Boiling R.
SWoOpe, are authorized to sell that valuable tract
OF land containing 49, acres, known as the
Swoope Farm and lying near Swoope's Depot
on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad in Augusta
county, eight miles West of Staunton. The land
Is unsurpassed by any in the county in produc-
tiveness and fertility-there being on the entire
tract no land of an inferior quality. The i'm
provements consist of brick mansion house
and convenient and ample out-buildngs
Boiling r. Swoope residing on the farm will
show it to persons desiring to purchase AnnIv
to SHEFFEY & BUMGARDNER
Iunelo Staunton, Va
GTAUNTON Building AssOciatioDy
THIRTY FIVE SHARES OF STOCK
fOR SALE. Apply to
? snoils. HEBER -KER, Secretary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

ALEXANDRIA. The Alec. Gazette says that
the business Of Alexandria during the year just
closing exceeds by far that of any year since
the war, and the prospects for the future are
more than cheerful. Ali the indications show
that Alexandra is destined to be a thriving and
populous city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23
The Western Pacific Railroad Disaster.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 14.-Further
particulars OF the disaster on the Western Pa
cific railroad this morning have been received.
Eleven dead bodies have been recovered from
the wrecked cars, and have been taken to the
dead-house in Oakland. 1t is estimated that
twenty persons were wounded. The scene of
the disaster is described as heart-rendipg, the
telescoped cars revealing a sickening scene of
crushed humanity Different statements are
given regarding the cause of the disaster 1t
is alleged that the Western Pacific train was
ahead of time, and should have waited at
Damon's station for the passage of the Almeda
train.
Another statement attributes the fault to the
station master at the point where the Almeda
and Pacific roads connect who said that the
Almeda train was behind time, and he would
be id if he would wait for it, and went into
the house for breakfast. While he was in the
house gravel train passed down, and he sup
posed it was the Almeda train When the
Western Pacific train came up, the engineer
asked whether the Almeda train had passed,
and the station-master replied IAN right-go
ahead
The remains Of Judge Baldwin have been
removed to the residence of his brother-in-law,
MIR. John Benton, in Oakland.
Judge Alexander w. Baldwin, of Nevada,
who was killed by the terrible collision of Sun
day week on the Pacific Railroad was grand
son of Capt. Joseph c. Baldwin, for many
years well-known citizen of Lynchburg, and
a son of Joseph G. Baldwin. the author of
'"The Flush Times of Alabama" and Party
Leaders. y He was native Of Alabama and
only about 80 years of age A graduate of the
University Of Virginia, he settled in California
where he allied himself with the Republican
party. Afterwards moving to the new State of
Nevada, he took prominent part in politics,
and was chosen Presidential Eector in 1864,
on the Lincoln ticket. He afterwards received
from President johnson, the place of District
Judge for Nevada, which he held at the time
of his death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-23

Admiral Farragut, having charged that
Admiral Porter failed to effect anything with
his mortar feet at the time of the capture of
New Orleans, the Admiral last week fled with
the Courts his deposition denying the assertion
OF Farragut, and claiming that the principal
merit belongs to him and the fleet under his
command. The case comes up in the suit of
farragut and those persons belonging to his
neet Claiming compensation of the Government
for the prizes captured at the time of the cap-
ture Of New Orleans