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CObi7aet-27aOEL21Q.

Ia Cabinet-Iaker,
Main street, Staunton, is prepared to manufac-
ture all kinds of Furniture in the neatest and
most workmanlike manner,
Repairing, and all work iii cabinet-maker's
line cf business done in the best and most sub
stantial style. He respectfully solicits the pat
ronage of his friends and the public.
octl9-3m &.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-07

The GREATEST BLEssING.-There is M
greater blessing for man than to have acuuir-
ed that healthy and happy instinct which leads
him to take delight in his works sake; not
slurring it over, not thinking how soon it will
be done and got rid of, not troubling himself
greatly about what men say of of it when it is
done, but putting his whole heart and mind in
to 1t, feeling that he is master of it, feeling the
thing that he has turned out, be it a legal argu-
ment, or book, or picture, or anything else.
is conscientiously and honestly perfected to the
best of his poWer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-07

IF horse is at all inclined to kick in har-
ness, listen to no excuses made for his having
done SO. He may go quietly for a week, month
or year; but unless he is a mere inexperienced
colt, kick again he WILL SO sure as he is horse
Il after knowing what harness means, horse
kicks, he is not to be radically cured of the
propensity; believe no breaker who promise.
to take it out of him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-07
xTIRGINTAINSURANCEC COMPANY.

ei Y Books and Subscriptions to the Capitol Stock
of this Company are now open at the Banking
House OF w. 81. Tams 6 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 renaunerative Investment of money now Of
fering. By Order of the
Jan 9-tf COMMISSIONERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-07

IMPORTANT TO AERoNAUTs. Who says that
man mar will never have the power to iy se seen
as to be able with the greatest case to "skim
over"-a newspaper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-07

Put OFT repentance till to morrow, and you
have day more to repent of, and day less to
repent in.
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RENTESTRY.--- &
8. III. HenkeI. ID. ID. s. Ww

Respectfully informs the public that he is now
located in Staunton, and is prepared to operate
on the natural teeth according to the latest styles
inserted on Gold Silver or Vulcanite Plates
All operations guaranteed to give satisfaction.
rs Ansesthetics administered when desired
Office on corner of Main and Augusta streets, up
stairs Entrance on Augusta street.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-07

Gratitude is the music of the heart, when
lis chords are swept by the breeze of kind
Less
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Boots and Shoes.


N B. HENDRY is HENDRY JAS FAGAN
NEW BOOT tE SHOE FACTORY
Kendry, Bro. & Pagan
Have just opened their new and commodious
store room on Augusta street, opposite Court
house, Staunton, Va
Mems Coarse Boots and Shoes of all kinds;
Mems Fine Stitched Boots, Shoes and
Caters; large stock of Childrens
Misses, and Ladies' Shoes of the
--latest Stylesl
Anything in our line furnished at the shortest
notice.
Work fitted to order by Mr. James Pagan.
JUST RECEIVED-A large supply Of Mems
and Boys Hats, from a coarse article to the la
test and most elegant STYLE
ON HAND.-A good assortment Of Leather
and Shoe Findings, which we offer to consumers
at low prices.
Shoenakers' will find it to their advanta ge to
examine our stock.
Our aim shall be to compete with Northern
prices, and we think we can furnish goods at as
low figures as they can be bought in the cities.
We will soon be prepared to fill orders from
merchants-any sizes desired Will be furnished.
We specially invite the public to call and see
our gooqs whether wishing to purchase or not.
w WANTED-Good Leather--for which we will
exchange goods or pay fair price in cash.
WANTED-Good hands to work in the fac
tory. None others need apply
HENDRY, BRO & PAGAN. r
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GEOTeS.

:" w. DONNALLY.
H. Glove Manufacturer,
NEAR LEwIsBURa, WEST VA
The public will bear in mind, that l am still
engaged in the business of manufacturing the
CELEBRATED DONNALLY GLOVES,
and that am prepared to execute all orders for
ladies' and gentemen's Buckskin Riding Gaunt-
let's, Halt Hands, and Gloves of all descriptions.
Orders from a distance are solicited e-i
A fine assortment can be found at the store Of
Messrs. Roane & Abby and at d. A. Kaysers
sep21-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-07

A GREAT DEAL WORSE. Tim, does your
mother ever whip you?' NO but she does
a great deal worse, though" ~ hats that?'
Why, she washes my face every morning"
A Snowman advertises that among his other
curlositles is the celebrated difference which
has been SO often split by bargain makers He
says he has both halves of it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-07

O TRAVERS PHILLIPS, :.
~ ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Stawntom, Virginia,
Will practice in all the Courts of Augusta and
Allegheny, and in the Circuit Courts of Rock
bridge and Nelson.
Special attention given to collecting
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-07

BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN. j. w. GREEN SMITH.
CHRISTIAN e. SMITH,
u ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
Practice in Augusta, Rockingham and Rock
bridge counties OFFICE on Court House Alley.
nnt1Q-6m
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ADVERTISING RATES.

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or One Dollar per Square of Eight Lines or less,
COR the first and so cents for each subsequent in
ssrtion. Unless the number of insertions be
naked upon the manuscript it will be publish
ed until forbid and charged accordingly.
: Mag- Obituaries, Announcements Of Caadsdates
for Office, Consmsaeaications calling atpo Aavoca
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the advertising rates.
mg- -Address-"Staunton Spectator" staunton,
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A CARD.-JAMES 81. CALLISON,
"a PRACTICAL SURVEYOR,
otary Public and Licensed Auctioneer,
will continue to attend to all calls moderate
terms. Address Middlebrook, Va.
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A B. ARTHUR, D. D. S., (ofice one door
"A from corner of Beverly and New streets,

Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold, it,
Silver, Platina, and Vulcanite. The -,
greatest Improvement yet introduced Gf7 SS5
into Dental Science is conceded to be WSAE1J
yhe Vulcanite process; it being four times lighter
than gold, and much cheaper, embracing superb
or cleanliness, nicer adaptation, and many, other
advantages. All the various operations of Den
permanency. March N-t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-07

A PUZZLE. Here is question for young
arithmeticians and others who like to crack an
arithmetical nut now and then, to try their wits
upon. Two Arabs sat down to dinner, and
were accosted by a stranger, who requested to
join their party, saying, that he could not get
provisions in that part of the country if they
would admit him to eat only an equal share
with themselves, he would be willing to pay
them for one-third of the whole" The frugal
meal consisted Of eight small loaves of bread,
five of which belonged to one of the Arabs,
and three to the other The stranger having
eaten third part of the eight loaves, arose
and laid before them eight pieces of money,
saying: My friends, there is what promised
you divide it between you according to your
rights A little dispute arose respecting a
division of the money; but reference being
made TO the Cad he adjudged seven pieces to
the owner of the five loaves and only one piece
to him who owned the three loaves Yet the
Cadi decided justly.
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Postponed Payments.

If not paid in advance, additions to the above
charges will be made as follows If payments
De delayed for three months, an addition OF Ia
per cent will be charged if for months, 25 per
cent and if for II months, so per cent.
gs- The rates in currency will be changed
or fall.
y- Subscriptions will not be discontinued,
except at the option of the Editor, till all arrear-
ages be paid.
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IN HANGER NJ D. j. H. FULTZ, NJ. D.
fH co-partnership in the practice of medi-
cine offer their professional services to the citl-
zens of Staunton and vicinity; When not pro
fessionally engaged they will be found at their
Office over D. A. Kayser's new store-front room
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-12-07
Tr0llope on Marriage.

Marriage is woman's one career, let women
rebel against the edict as they may and
though there may be word-rebellion here and
there, women learn the truth early in their
lives. And women know it later in life when
they think of their girls and men know it.,
too, when they have to deal with their daugh-
ters. Girls, too, now acknowledge aloud that
they have learned the lesson, and Saturday Re-
viewers and others blame them for their lack
OF modesty In doing so-most unreasonaby,
most uselessly, and, as far as the influence of
such censors may 60, most perniciously. Ma
ture prompts the desire, the world acknowl-
edges It's ubiquity, circumstances show that it
Is reasonable, the whole theory of creation re-
qulres 1t; but 1t is required that the person
most concerned should falsely repudiate it, in
order that mock modesty may be maintained
In which no human being can believe! Such
is the theory of the censors who deal heavily
with our English women of the present day. =
Our daughters should be educated to be wives,
but, torsooth, they should never wish to be
Wooed
The very idea is but remnant of the taw
dry sentimentality of an age in which the mawk-
ish insipidity of the women was the reaction
from the vice OF that preceding it. That our
girls are in quest of husbands, and know well
in what way their lines in life should be laid, is
fact which none can dispute. Let men be
taught to recognize the same truth as regards
themselves, aud we shall cease to hear of the
necessity of a new career for women Ncar
of Bullhanapton
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JOHN ECHOLS,
Monroe pOnDtV

JOHN ECHoLs, R. H. CATLETT,
Monroe comfy. Lexington
II. NJ BELL, Staunton.
~ CHOLS, BELL & CATLETT,
n ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Stauuaton, Va.,
Will practice in the State and Federal Courts at
Stsanton, and ii the Circuit and County Courts
pf Rockbridge, Rockingham and Allegheny
hey will also attend to special business in any
part of Va. and West Virginia. [Sept 12-tf
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VOLUME XLVU.
Stauntom Spettator.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING BY
Richard MauZV & Go.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Advance Payments.
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divided among the Professors Of Moral Philoso-
ply, Modern Languages, and History, with the
aid of an Assistant Professor.
tThe duties OF this Chair are discharged by the
Professors of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-01-11
HAVANA.
The Situation at st. JOga de Cuba
The Provisional President Pro-
claims the Slaves Emanclpated -
Fight between the Insurgents and
Spanish Troops.

New York, January 10.-The
Herald publishes the following dis
patch, dated Havana, January 9TH,
via Lake City, 9th:
Advices from St. Jago de Cuba to
the 1st inst have been received. Gen.
Cespedes, Provisional President of
the Republican Government, and Sc
nor Eauuelera were with the insur-
gents near that city, and have pro-
claimed the emancipation of the
slaves. They condemn General Mar
nonl's course In destroying the aque-
duct, and complain that the people
of the Western Department had not
needed the call of the revolutionists,
and that. the junta at Havana was
furnishing no money.
It is reported that Colonel Benegosi
has failed to occupy Halquin, and
that he has been compelled to return
wounded to Gibara.
The news from Neuvetas is to the
5th. No accounts are given of Vel
masedas's operations.
General Quesada is said to have
landed from Nassau with 800 men and
5000 rifles.
Puerto Principe is still surrounded
by small bands of insurgents. In the
city prostration and gloom prevail.
The shops are closed, aud many ar
rests have taken place.
On the 18th ult. fight occurred at
Cusualididad Yegueosi, between 700
insurgents and 500 Spanish troops.
The troops were defeated with heavy
loss. Acosta reached Puerto Principe
on the Goth ult., wounded. He is said
to have been carlessly treated. and
may have died. The proclamation OF
General Queseda has been received.
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Prize Fighting.

ST. LOUIS, January 10.-There is q
good deal of excitement among the
fancy in relation to the prize fight
which is to come off next Tuesday
between William M. DAVIS and Tom
Allen. The battlefield has not been
determined upon yet, but it is uRder-
stood that it will take place on an
Island in the Mississippi River above
Alton, Illinos. the place where Davis
fought McCoole. A steamer for the
conveyance of the principals and
spectators will leave the levee at. z
o'clock Tuesday morHing.
1t is reported that fight be-
tween Charley Gallagher and Jim
Elliott, will be fought in the same
riDg, and that light weight contest
will also take place between George
Looney and Jimmy Adams. But
nothing seems to be definitely known
in regard to the matter. Quite a
large number of sports are here from
abroad; among them are several
fghtests of renown.
James A. Boyd has brought suit
against the city for $4,000 for inju-
ries received from falling in a
hole in one of the street pavements.
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RaIIrnal tn Ra0nrlIIe.

The people of Warrick County. if
we may credit the statements of the
Boonville Enquirer, are becoming
somewhat excited over the construc-
ton of a railroad from Boonville to
this city. The Enquirer thinks the
work will be commenced at an early
day. A meeting of the citizens Of
the county has been fixed at Boon
Vile on the 10Th instant. next Satur-
day, to take action on the subject.
The Enquirer says:
The road will have a mighty inAu-
enee for good upon our community,
enhancing the value of real estate
nearly, if not quite, one-half, and
stimulating all kinds of manufacture
ing and mechanical interests; and it
is of the utmost Importance to the
growth and prosperity of our county
that such interests be established. ct
an early day.
The same paper specifies the bene-
fits the construction of the Road will
confer upon the people of the county
as follows:
The farmer and agriculturist will
be unmeasurably benefited by this
road. A quick aud ready market
will be afforded for all the products
Of the farm and garden. There is nc
better market for produce than Ev-
ausville in the West. The difference
in the price of freightage alone would
he a great item saved To the farmer
1t now costs from $2 to 81 so to hau
hogshead Of tobacco to Newburgh
and to ship the same to Evansville
from Newburgh from 81 to 81 q
more. Now, railroad running from
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sherIfr 0,Rrien,s sfafement.

New YoRK, Jan. 10.-The World
publishes a statement of Sheriff
O'Brien's relative to his arrest of
witnesses in attendance upon the Con-
gressional Committee to investigate
the alleged election frauds in this
city. The Sheriff states that the Com
mittee sent for him on Friday after
noon; that a man was swearing to
things rejecting upon his character.
He told the Committee that some of
the men waiting outside to testify
were thieves, and that Col. Wood
sent them over to testify against him.
He asked the Committee for permis-
sion to take them to the Sixth Ward
Station house. before Capt. Jourdan,
who would identify them. After
some hesitation they consented. He
took three men down to the Station
house, and Capt. Jourean told him
privately that they hung about with
thieves, but he did not like to say
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siiD NETARY & COMMERCIAL
Ohlcago Market.
By Telegraph CHroAe


By Telegraph CHICAGO, Jan. Q.
ExCHANGE-Eastern flrmer: L 10 prem.
Sc ling, and lilo disc lunL buying.
FLoUR-Quiet; Spring extras IS 2507.
WHEAT-Steady and moderately firm
sales of No at 81 2012@I 26, No. At ST. 1315
al l41s, closing frm at 81 a for No. 2; sales
since Change at 81 ~.
CORN Holders firm, and 1<n15c higher
sales of No. 2kiln-dried at 541za56c, new at
539515zc, no grade 49950e; closing firm at
53g531c tor new, and soc for no grade.
Nothing doing in corn this p. NJ.
OATS-In far shipping and speculative
demand, and hG1zc higher; sales OF No. 2
at 4zG4717c, rejected at 415z945%c, clio ing
at 47647Ac for No. 2,
RYE-Firmer. and I9l14c higher; sales of
No. at 81 10 a. Is, n o. az 81 1876, closing
with sellers al 81 for No. l.
BARLEY-Heid higher; sales at 81 631%3
81 6S for No 2in store, and 81 e. seller last
nail OF January; closing nominal at 81 So
FOR No. 2 in store
HIGHwINEs-Steadya at 93c.
Provisions Moderately active; mess
pork S29 % for future delivery, and S29 %
cash.
LARD-Steady at I9e.
BACON Sweet picked hams l61Se offered
and refused: spare-rib middIes 1I5le loose,
and l5c seller February.
HOGS-DresSed hogs quiet and easier:
ranging at sI2al3 % closing weak at 9I2 25
dividing on 900 pounds; i've active and
shade nrmer at 80 4099 20 for fair to me-
dunn, and So T5911 90 for good to extra
choice.
CATTLE Beef cattle steady and firm;
sales at So 90G5 % for butchers stock, and
S697 40 for good 10 extra choice steers.
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Cincinnati Market.

BY Telegraph.l CINcIENATI. Jan. 9.
FLoUR-FIrm and in good demand; fam
lily 81 759S.
2. WHEAT-Firm No. 81 20.
CORN-Dull at 63c for ear or sheIIed.
OATS-Quiet at 6096lc.
RYE-In moderate demand at 81 3j.
BARLEY-Unchanged and quiet at 50 159
81 25.
CoTToN-Unsettled; held out of the mar
ket; asking 28c for middling.
WHISKY-DulI at 98,G99c.
II HoGS-Firm; alive $l0gII; dressed SII 50
9I2 so: receipts of 100 head.
PROVISIONS Firmer, but the demand is
light; not much IS done; the high prices
check speculation. Mess Pork is held at
$50. Buik Meats-129l41zc for shoulders
and sides. Bacon held at I4alSc for
shoulders, and clear sides I31Sc from block.
Lard is held at zoe; a small lot sold at 1870.
sugar cured hams l8c. Batter dull at 35Q
38c- Eggs 10c.
LINsG1D oIL-HeId at 81 05, but only re-
tail sales at this rate.
LARD OIL-Flrm at 81 5501 go.
CANDLEs-Star higher; now 13c.
CLOVER SEED-Steady at l5c per pound
TIMOTHY SEED-FIrm at S.
GoLD-l3454 buying.
ExCHANGE-FIrm at lilo discount buy
ing ana par selling.
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MEXICO
Terrible Earthquake at COllma.


SAN Francisco. Jan. S.-A letter
from Colima, Mexico, gives an account
of terrible earthquake experienced
in that city on the morning of Decem-
Der 10th. For several days previous
the volcano of Colima, thirty miles
from the city, exhibited symptoms of
internal cOmmotlOn, sending forth
smoke and steam, accompanied with
rumblings aud shakipgs OF the earth,
and on the morning of the 10Th, by
a gentle rocking Of the earth which
gradually increased in violence until
walls were cracked. Everything
breakable in the houses was demol-
ished. The vibration was from north
east to southwest, and lasted nearly
forty seconds. The Cathedral and a
warehouse, brick buildings, were
cracked from top to bottom. The
people, startled fromtheir sleep, rush
ed irantically for the Plaza. 1t is re-
ported that several persons were kill
ed by the falling of the National
Hotel.
The shock was felt long distance
in the interior. In several places
the ground opened, trees uprooted
hills leveled, water courses changed,
and general upheaval of the earth
took place. At the city of Menza-
Milo, the Cathedral building, which
had stood the shocks of earthquakes
and storms over a century. was riven
from top to bottom; even the tiles on
the roof were broken, and some
eighteen or twenty persons crushed
by the falling walls. The American
Hotel and three others are buried in
the ruins.
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anything about it. He accuses Mar
shall Murray of hiring thieves to swear
away respectable mems characters.
EUROPE.
BY Atlantic telegraph.
SPAIN.

MADRID, Jan. "A grand banquet
was given at Seville last evening. AL
the municipal officers of that city
and many other notables we're present
One OF the features of the banquet
was a complimentary telegram, which
was sent to Esportero, wherein the
guests expressed their preference for
him at the head of State, whatever the
decision of the Cortez may be rela-
tive to the future form Of government.
FRANCE.
PARIS, January 10-The confer
ence for the settlement of the dispute
between Greece and Turkey met In
this city yesterday. The first session
was a long one. commencing at four
O'Clock PM. and terminating at eleven
o'clock at night. %
The Greek and Turkish representa-
tives both manifested very concilia-
tory disposition, and a peaceful result
to the deliberations Of the conference
is looked forward to with confidence.
The next session will take place on
Tuesday, January 18th.
The official journal says the Am
bassadors of China, now In the city,
are receiving every honor and atten-
ton, and declares that Mr.. Burlin-
games position on the Embassy is
entirely satisfactory to the Emperor
The Ambassadors will have formal
audience with the Emperor at an
early day
ENGLAND.
LONDON, January 9.-Advices
from Gambia by mail fully confirm the
previous reports of the submission of
the Cretans to Turkish authority.
A vessel has arrived here report
ing having passed a ship bound to
New York, with thirty nine of the
missing passengers and crew of the
steamship Hibernian. They would
be landed at Madrid.
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Boonville to Evansville could easily
afford to transport it for 81, thereby
saving to the farmer, on every hogs
head of tobacco shipped from this
place, from 50 to SO 75I The same
might be said of baled hay, pork,
corn, wheat, and in fact everything
raised on a farm. If our farmers
would consult their own interests
they would do everything in their
power to advance this project. The
advance on the price of their lands
alone would more than build the
road