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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22
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VOih's Equestrian Stauette of Him.

FOCh'S equestrian Stuuette or nun.
From the Baltimore Gszette, l9th.]
At the art gallery of Messrs. Butler s.
Perrigo, on CHARLES street, there is now to
be seen au Equestrian statuette Of Gener-
al Robert Il. Lee, cast in bronze and wrought
out on scale that has enabled the sculp-
tor, Mr.. VUlcS, to develop the merits of his
work with tue best possible elluet. Those
merits aro certainly very great. The figure
of the General has been we'll aud thought
fully studied, aud is at once easy aud nat
ural. the head is broad ana massive, and
tue expression OF the face calm and digni-
fled, combined with an undeanable sugges.
tion of latent power. Tue likeness, too, is
said to be an excellent one. The horse on
which tho great Southern soldier is seated
was also modelled from the lite and is rem
deTed with much spirit aud force.
The Object Of Mr. YoIck IN plac ng this
work ON exhibition is to dispose of it by rat
fle, putting the number OF tickets at One
hundrvd aud itty aud the price at live dol
lars ticket. The opportunity is templ-
ing one, the prize valuable, apart from the
associations connected with il, and the cost
to those who desire to join the venture quite
small. Quite number of chances have al
ready been taken, and il is hoped that the
remainder vii be sold before Christmas. -
Mr.. Nulck is Il Baltimore artist, and has
suffered h, av ly by his devotion to a cause
which has ruined So mauy others and has
left behind IL "a crowd OF mournful memo
ries. The COLOSSAL statue Of Stonewall
Jackson, which he was commissions to un-
dertake, still remains on bis hands at his
studio in Monich, IN consequences OF the re-
verses experienced by the southern people.
! Fhe hne equestrian statuette OF General
/ Lee nov under notice is a recent produc-
ton, AMI we should be glad to learn that il
bad become the property Of one OF our Cit.
2eus.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22

A CANADIAN HANGMAN.-A man named
Thomas Jones was executed at London,
Canada, on the 2Sth uit. for the murder OF
his neice, Mary Jones'. A correspondent oi
the Toronto Telegraph gives the following
description of the hangman. lie says %
reaching the room in the southern wing
another delay took place, when the hang
man for the tlrst time appeared upon tue
,,,.,e H., VAS dreadful looking character,
his features being masked aud further dis,
enised with lar.e aowing white leird
GlIiug down on h,s breast. HIS form was
enyeloped in hug black CLOAK The dis
cuise was most complete, and was weird aud
1errihle. la fact, the aspect Of thi, dread
mi Official was semply horrihle, aud never
Was a hapgman more fearfully dressed He
appeared suddenly on the scene, and a
shuddor ran through t9e eu'Prlts frame as
hjs ewes GLl on tho fearful appari;on. lie
Al oocs confronted Jones, and proceeded
Win lie frst part OF his horrible duty by
placirg the rope around his neck.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22
A GOOD IDEA.
Practice and Theory Combined
we.dnd in the Memphis appeal the follow

Practice and Theory Combined
we,Gnd in the Memphis Appeal the follow
irg paragraph:
Gen. r. f. Lee, believing in the young
men of the country he omlng as pr C iGahe
As possible, in AL diitun 10 The sch jols of q vii
and mining engineering and prsc ical che m
iStry, has now in operation at Washington
College practical department for the bene-
fit of young men who wish TO become mas
ter workm5n as carpenters, mac1inists, etc,
in which the students ara inst ucted in the
principles of mathematics required, and
the use of the tools. This department will
be of great service to the country In fur
nishing thoroughly practical men for the
development Of the manufacturing interests
of the South. We make a suggestion that
the Weathy and sfiluent citizens of orr
section endow this department by com
hined subscription that will y &C il beyond
the possibility of the future.
The proposition and suggestions are ex-
celent, and we commend them to our
readers.
The largest school of applied science in
the world is the Ecoie Centrdie des ArtS et
Manu-. fdct,ueS, in Paris. 1t has 500 pupils,
and the number of applications is always
twice as large as the number of vacancies.
The period of study occupies three years.
II is thoroughly adapted to industrial sci
ence. The heads of the subjects Of the
first and second years are app led mechan
les; the constitution AMI erection Of ma
chinery; analytical, industrial an agricul-
tural chemistry; natural philosophy In
application to the arts; metaiinrgy, mner-
alogy, geology and mining.
Amongst 900 young men who have left
this school, the career of 1884 has been
recently traced, and the Issue was this:
247 had died, while Of the others 480 were
engineers or superior officers OF railways !;
55 were mechanical engineers; 1874 were
iron masters $50 manufacturers Of consd-
cradle eminence; 55 architec's; 35 con-
tractors for public works 42 professors Of
the applied sciences. The rest filed hon
orable posts in trade, or in the service Of the
French or foreign governments. 1t would
he impossible in any country to account
more satisfactorily for 1000 pupils of any
school or college.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22
MEHARD.

Who aud what He Is.
The Boston P1srs Wastin ,ton correspon-
dent describes the Hon. J. Willis Menard,
of Louisani, thus;
M5nard is a diogy Nuatto, thirty years
Of age, and OF meuiGm stature. lie speaks
hucntly, but incohcrently, and proposes TO
he politician of no mean pretensions lie
SAYS he is the grandson Of General Menard,
who emigrated from the Province OF Louis
lana To nnis before that State became a
member OF the Union. Meuard labored on
farm in sruthern Illinois until he was nine
teen, when he removed to the northern
part e the Stale. There he worked during
the summer months, aud attended school
during win er Ia 1859 he enter d Liberia
College, Ohio, where lie remained unth
1861, v b n he visited Canada, returning -
the United States in 1913. He entered me
army as hospital steward in this C ~, nut
remained only few months, wo' n he was
was assigned desk in the Immigration
Bureau Of the Interior D"ptr'ment. Ihe
preiutice exhibited toward him IN ms
political position soon indu ed him to resign
aud. disgusted with the Government, he
sailed for British Honduras. Here he was
employed BY the Brihsh Honduras Com
pany to make an exploration of the counlry,
winch he did to the satisfaction of the Coy.
ernment. He next visited Jamaica ani
Hayti, returning TO New York in 1859;
Here he remained but short time, ana
again shipped for New Orleans, where ne
arrived in September, and, AS he says, com
menocd at once to organize the R9pubiicau
marty of the South. He avows himself
| Radical Of the Wendell Phillips school, and
saws no has no use ior milk and-water men
| like Fessenden and Trumbull.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22
ATKTN HOUSE, ,
Knoxville, TenM.

DEAR SIN This little scroll will inform
you that this New aud Elegant Hotel is loca-
ted at the Depot, and is now open to the
public for patronage.
All the comforts usual In frat-elass Ho-
tells may be realized here.
If you wish to spend few days in Oul
city, you will find 1t pleasant to stop at this
House.
Good attention, good fare, and reason
able bills, always ON hand.
Connec ted is frst.class Bar and Barber
Shop.
Meals at all hours, to suit guests.
Baggage free Of charge.
Respectfully yours,
EFT. WHITE, Prop'r.
June 10, lStS.-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22
Terms per Session ;

Terms per Session;
Orthogrsphy, Readirg, Writing, Primary
Arithmetic aud Geography, 81
Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography,
History, First Lessons in English Compost
tion. SlO,Oo
Higher English Branches, l2~l5
Latin aud French, each, 1000
Music On Piano and Guitar, each, 20.o0
Embroidery, 1910
Contingent Fee, LOO
No deductions made except in cases o
protracted sickness.
TERMS One-half payable in advance,
the other at cluse Of the session.
Having procured The aid Of competent
assistants, We are prepared to receive all
who may wish TO patrouize the school.
hoard can be bad on reasonable terns In
good families.
Aug. "A, ls6s.f
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22

A Chicago preacher has been pointing
out "the way 10 hell.n A wicked coiempo.
rary adGI; Persons desiring a compete
guide to Chicago she uld purchase the ser
mon.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22
BHLLINER Y.
1orn sPING AND I'm SUMNER 10en
l0OJ. sEA%MSlSoN. l00J.
EELLHEIMER'S

PARIS MILLIN ERY H0U E.
81 North Howard Street, Baltimore.
One Square from Howard House.
Will open grand stock of Spring Millinery,
consisting of Fashionable Ladies Friend
Hats and Bonnets, Laces, Trimming Rib
bon, and all the latest novelties of the sea-
son, cheaper than any other house Call
and see me and judge for yourself.
S. Thankful to my friends for past
favors, | hope they will continue in future.
Large stock Of trimmed goods for whole
al e only. nov l3 ly
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22

ATToRNLY GeNERAL's OFFICE,
WAsHINGToN, Doc. 2S, 1868.
Sir IL enclose for your consideration
copy of the Proclamation oc General AM
nesty by the President OF the United States,
under date Of the 2Sth of December, inst
You will observe III At they-ths terms of
this Proclamation-there extended uocon-
ditionally, and without reserve to all and
every person who directly or indirectly par
ticipated Ia the late insurrection or rebel
lion, free pardon and amnesty for the
ofense OF treason sgainst the United States,
or sdheTing to their eneuies during The late
civil war. Tue object of my present com
municXtion is 10 authorize aud instruct you
in furthcrdnce of the purpose aud effect of
this General Amnesty aud pardon to make
All examination Of the indictments pending
in your district against any person or per
sons whomsoever, for the ofirnse OF treason
agaiust the United States or adhering to
their enemies during the late civil war, in
order that as early a. you shall have proper
opportunity yon may enter ROUs proSequi
for the Government upon such indictments.
II, upon such examination, you should hnd
any Gaze where from the tenor of the indct-
lent or the AZURE Of the case as known 10
Won, IL should be doubtful whether IL falls
within the embrace ofth,s Gsnel al Amnesty
aud pardon, you will be so good as TO report
the same Without delay to me, with such
statement of the indictment of the case as
may enable me 70 give you further instruc-
ton concerning the same.
Very respectfully, WIN. NJ. EvARTs,
Attorney General.
To f. G. Darlington, ESQ.,, U. s. District
Attorney, Washin gton, ID. @.
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DRUGS C MEDICINES.

wQ PEPPER BROTHERS,
~ Druggists s. ApOthccaries,
lone door east of the Thomas House, !
SION or THE RED MORTAR
Have just received and will continue TO be
supplied with full stock of all articles per.
tanning to their line Of business, such as
Drugs,
Chemicals,
Patent Medicines,
Instruments, Trusses,
Paints. Varnishes, Brusher,
Lamps, Oils, Perfamery, Toilet
Articles for the Hair, Teeth, and ShiN,
Cigars,
Smoking and
Chewing Tobacco,
Brandies aud Whiskeys,
Wines of the best and finest brand,
FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES
PRESCRIPTIONS
And Orders from Country Physicians salts
isfactorily filled
Aug. l4.-tf.
ey2 PURCELL, LADD s. CO.,
"a DRUGGISTS,
Dealers in
Medicines, Chemicals, Paints,
Oils, Dyes, Varnishes,
French Window Glass.
Agency for Virginia Springs
Waters,
tUTS Quality OF all articles warranted.
Orders promptly executed.
l2l6 Main St., Cor. Thirteenth,
Oct. l3 3m RTCHHO ND, VA.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22

MILLINERY GOODS. {

Mrs Bette Gallawsy is now receiving her
fall aud winter goods for 1868 embracing
such articles ss are usually iouud in her line.
She returns her thanks for former pat
Tonsge and begs n continuance of the same.
She will opeu her stock on Friday, Oct.
2s, 1868, consisting Of bonpets, hats ard
patterns, to which she invites the att, ntion
Of the ladies and puciic generally.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22

MRS. CHANCEAULME's SCHOOL
BRISrOL, 1ENN.

VyHIS SCHOOL WILL OPEN
l. SeptembF Z, IS6S,
And close June 18Th, 1869. The term will
embrace two Sessions OF twenty weeks.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22

Indictments AOGinst Mr.. Darts
dHd Gen. BreckiRrid0e 0Mdshed.
WASHINGTON, January 9Th.
Under the fol owing letter, indictments
against Mr.. DAVIS and Gen. Breckenridge
have both passed in the Criminal Court OF
the District:
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-01-22

MACKENZIE BROTHERS,
lNl Late Thomas Mackei zie Sons,
No. 222 Baltimore ST., BALTIMORE.
ETABLlsHtD IN 1878.
IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS OF
COACH AND SADDLERY
II A RDW "A r. Fl,
Carriage Makei's, saddlr'-, aud hsTness
Makers Goods,
Mackenzle's Paunel Seats, $3.50 each.
TEI.LOES, Saddle Trees, Hubs, Spokes,
IL Sprhg', Enamaled Canvas, Hog skins,
Steep skins, SLoe Thread, Soldiers Hair,
Varn,sh, Carrisge Bolts, Bag leather Tire
Bolts, Moss, Wheels, Skutmg, Harness
Leather, Stirrup', Bits, s., -, al other
articles por'a' 'ulngto TO tho bu .nesi.
srptl, iy
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ADVERTISING RATES,

EP Obituary notices over four lines will
be charged at advertising rates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07
His Birthday.

Twas night, and such night as earth ne er
saw before Murky clouds yelled the fair face
of the heavens, and gave to pitchy darkness a
still deeper dye The moon had fed the stars
had closed their eyes, for deeds were doing
which they dare not look upon. For time
the pure streams became stagnant and ceased
to flow; the mountains trembled the forest
dropped its leaves the flowers lost their fra
GRANGE and withered all nature BECAME desc
late; the serpents hissed harpies screamed,
and satyrs reveled beneath Upas; domestic
beasts crept near to the abode of man the
lion relinquished his halfeaten prey the tiger
ran bowling to his lair, and even the hyena
quilted his repast Of dead mems bones. Man
alone of all earth's creatures slept, bat slept as
if the bodings of some half-known calamity sat
brooding over his mind. Aspiring youth would
mutter of blasted hopes, long cherished /;
young, fair, and gifted maidens would start,
and trembling weep their injured innocence. -
Mothers, too, would half awake and press the
trembling nurslngs to their breasts, and breathe
to heaven another prayer for their protection.
On such night hell yawned and gave to earth
q Tattler
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07
Matrimonial Advances.

The Rev. DIR. Bushnell, in his new book,
''The Reform Against Nature" writes ON this
subject as follows:
There is one matter where genuine reform,
would accomplish more for women, as l verify
believe, and take them out Of the corner that
now pinches them great deal more, certainly,
than to give them the ight of suffrage and OF
civil office; having also the further advantage
that it would give them open way to the proper
woman life for which they are better made,
instead of taking them off into quasi battles with
men for points of precedence, aud prerogatives
of government which do not belong to them
and never can l speak here OF a reform that
takes off or somehow loosens the embargo on
women, as respects advances toward marriage
The assumption now is that women must be
first lassoed and taken, courted long and skilful-
" then, and almost to the death before they can
venture an approving look. Ii they cannot be
conquered then, they must not be had, and they
must take this ground themselves. On one
side there must be close fence OF prudery, hard
as possible to be got over; and on the other, the
man who will try must 60 to 1t bravely, which,
alas for his modesty is likely to be quite i'm
get stuck in their bachelor life and are never
married, are in fact, the most Unborn adorers
of women, such as never in their lives can mus
ter courage, for any advance, just because the
shrine they look upon has too much divinity in
it for their mortal approach. Of course it will
not do for unmarried women to put themselves
in a way of being suitors to men. That kind
of suitorship would even be an offence, and
raise sense Of repulsion nobody would recon-
mend to women that they get over their mod
esty. but the almost cholic stringency of what
are called good manners in this matter might be
relaxed, without real improperly, and with
great advantage. The present iron-clad mod
esty, which is simply ridiculous in either party,
might be so far mitigated as to let feeling feel
its way and carry on its own courtship, requir-
ing no restriction save the restriction of words
and formal advances, and allowing nature to
interpret and work out her problem, hampered
by no unnatural coyishness. Women cannot
be forward and bold, but they are now great
way further off than they need be.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE.
l. As a .Suspender for Men and Boys, it is the
most comfortable and convenient Brace made,
fastening to the pants at point directly under
each arm, with metallic button-hole or loop
There is no strain on the pants when sitting,
STOPPING or in any other position. No other
Brace combines the Brace and Suspe,.der SO
completely and conveniently as the PIvoT-AC-
TIoN BRACE.
2. As Skirt Supporter for Ladies and Misses,
it is indispensable for health and comfort 1t
supports the skirts from the shoulders, and thus
relieves the hips of an unpleasant and oppressive
burden, so prolific of WEAKNESS and disease Ev-
ery lady Young or DID, should have a pair.
HEALTH
g. As Brace, it keeps the shoulders drawn
back, expands the chest prevents STOPPING of the
shoulders, compression Of the lungs, curvature
of the spine, and consumption. To persons of
sedentary ha bits, and TO the young of both sexes
attending school, it is invaluable as health and
life preserver. -
CHEAPNESS.
A. 1t combines the Brace and Suspender, at on.
ly about the price of a common Suspender No
other Brace can be had so cheap. 81
RETAIL PRICES.
Boys and Misses ........... Is cents and 81 90.
Ladies' and Gents ,...............$ co. LIS, 15O.
FOR SALE BY
S. MANDELBAUM, a
Clotheir, and Gents Furnishing Goods Dealer,
under Virginia Hotel, Staunton, Va.
aug10-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07
W0gOMs.

H S. KELLER. g. W. FALL. A. D. MILLER.
II ELLER, FALL q CO., would respect
N fully inform the citizens of Augusta and
surrounding counties, that they are now putting
up the celebrated SEAMLESS THIMBLE
SKEIN WAGONS. These wagons will wear
longer and run lighter, than any wagons made
in this country. Our wagons are put up of the
best material and in workmanlike manner. We
have good experienced Blacksmiths and are pre-
pared to do all kinds of work in that line at short
notice. Those in want of wagons will do we'll to
consult us before they supply themselves. Shop
at Trinity Point Mills Address
KELLER, FALL & CO., H.,
ap6-6mx Churchville, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07
EOaJ2lN3'ieS.

NOTICE.-Having increased my facilities
~ for the manufacture of heavy castings, l
desire to call the attention of Iron Masters to
Players Patent HOT BLAST STOVES, for
Blast Furnaces, which are giving such general
satisfaction in all the Iron producing districts,
both in this country and Europe; also to West
mans Patent ROASTING KILN, for calcining
Iron Ores. I have secured the exclusive rights
of both these great improvements in the Southern
States
1 am still manufacturing mill and other ma
chinery, both heavy and light, of the very best
material and workmanship and at short notice.
am still making the best Livingston Plows
ever put up in the State. large lot made for
the Fall trade.
Particular attention paid to repairing all kinds
of old machinery.
Agents for Judsons Patent Governors for
Steam Engines, the best Governors in the mar
ket
a- From this time forward my terms are cash
or its equivalent, and will not be departed from
under any circumstances, as it is impossible for
me to conduct my business on the credit system.
au24-3m w. A. BURKE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07
TNILOrI21Q.
~AIuORTNG! TAILORINGl

TAILORING! TAILORING! !!---The
co-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves & Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
and the business will hereafter be conducted by
p b. Graves alone. r1
He has reduced his prices for cash, and will do
all kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring busi-
ness, in the very best manner, and at figures SO
low that no one will fail to be satisfied. He has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
all his friends and the public generally to give
him call.
july 30. +. b. GRAVES
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Poetry.
MASONRY.
BY W. c. CAPERe.

Three thousand years have rolled away
:. Upon the tide of time;
Since Masonry began her march,
Of noble deeds sublime.
And tho the angry storms of war ~
Have swept the earth with fire,
Her temple stands unscathed, unhurt,
i31 With sunlight on its spire.
Old Empires, long the praise of men,
Have faded from the earth
Kings with their thrones, have pass'd away
Since Masonry had birth.
The sceptered monarch in his pride
Has long since met his DOOM
And nought is left of his domains
But solitude and gloom.
Proud Egypt, with its wondrous arts
Her my steries of old,
Has slept beneath the tide of time,
< AS swift his current roPd,
And Greece, with all her ancient wealth,
OF genius and of fame,
Scarce heeds amid the nations now,
The honor of a name.
The glitterng towers of Troy, to which
The foes of Priam came,
To meet a welcome tor their deeds
From lips of Spartan dame,
Have long since toppled from their base
And moulder to decay;
The glory of that mighty race,
With them has passed away.
Amid the ravages that swept
The cities of the plain
Mid crumbling of imperial thrones
The fall Of tower and fame;
Fair Masonry has still survived
The nations horrid doom;
A beacon mid the night of years,
To gild the clouds of gloom.
Thro' every age stern bigotry
Has sought to crush her form;
But, unsubdued, she bravely met
The tempest and the storm.
The clouds of persecution fed,
Before her steady ray,
AS shades of deepest night before
The orient orb of day.
From oriental climes she came
To bless the Western world;
And rear her temple meath the flag
That liberty unfurled.
Fair Freedom welcomed to our shores
This maid of heavenly birth;
While thousands of our humble poor
Now own her generous worth.
Ten thousand widows in their weeds,
Have blest her advent here;
And many homeless orphans heart,
Has owned her tender care.
Full many frail and erring son,
To dissipation given,
Has heard her warning voice and turned
His wayward thoughts to Heaven.
Long may her beauteous temple stand,
To light this darkened sphere
To gild the gloom of errors night
And dry the falling tear.
And when the filial winds of time,
Shall sweep this reeling ball,
Oh, may It's glittering spires be
The last on earth to fall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

BALLARD HOTEL, |
Richmond, VA, March 10. (
vUVhis Elegant Establishment is open
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 81
EQUAL TO ANY IN THE SOUTH,
and asks the patronage of his friends and the
public generally.
JOHN P. BALLARD,
march 17-tf Proprietor