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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
Egaxiur na.y,,f out the CLOTHING

Having Bought ont the CLOTHING
BUSINESS of Mr.. A. Kahn in Stanton, Va,
I will in future conduct the business at his old
stand on New street and respectfully ask con-
tnuance of the public patronage so literally be-
slowed on the old firm and hope by strict atten-
ton to business and the wants of his customers
to merit q continuance Of the same. [ shall pro-
coed forthwith Is irl;ioliisi the present stock
with a beautiful selection Of Spring and Summer
Clothing to which particularly call your atten-
ton. 'o NJ. FRANkFU RIER.
Stounton A priI 20-Im
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

81 will be seen, by reference to appointments
v,ubasshed elsewhere, that the Rev. James Young,
Temperance lecturer for the State of Va, will de-
aiver lectures on temperance, during this and the
following week, at various points in this county.
Staunton Council No Al, will have public DEM
onstration and address on next Saturday. Coun-
ellis from other points and friends of the cause
generally are earnestly requested to unite with
them in procession.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

The Augusta Fire Company and the Fire
Company of the D. D. s. B. Institution, made a
brilliant display on Thursday night last, in the
shape of torch-light procession. The turnout
was large and imposing, bearing number Of
transparencies with appropriate inscriptions, and
lead by the Band of music from the d. D. &
Institution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE co.
OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
WASHINGTON. D.. c.
CASH CAPITAL, sr.OOO. 600.
Paid isl Full. s,s-r

Chartered by Special Act Of Congress,
Approved July p, 1868.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

The Twenty-third Annual Meeting of the As
ISOLATION of Medical Superintendent of Amer-
can Institutions for the Insane, will be held in
Staunton, Virginia, commencing at 10 A. NJ of
Tuesday, June Is, 1869. ~ ia sF
At the solicitation of DR.. Stri5ling, the pres-
dents of all the Railroads in Virginia have a.
greed that any member of our Association, who
shall have paid full fare in attending the meet
ing will b. permitted to return over the same
road free of charge" -t.it
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
n EW FsRM-
N NEW STORE

n EW FIRM
~ NEW STORE y
New Goods.
GUY 6 DRAKE have just opened an entire
~ new stock of Goods at whites old corner,'
in the house recently occupied as a queensware
store by Piper, Drake 6 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 G. WHITE GOODS,
Linen Diaper and Towels, ft -
Bleached and Brown Gottons,
Bed Ticking,
White and Red Flannels,
We wish to cali special attention to our Black
Alpacas
We viii be glad to see our friends or ''any
other man." Il. NJ. GUY.
ap20-tf D. w DRAKE.
HOOP SKIRTS AND CORs Elsa
Il IL good assortment of the latest and most ap-
proved styles, just opened at
apo d. a. KAYSERS.
n A. KAYSEEs keeps always on hand a
81. good assortment of Ladies' Shoes of the
very best city maEe-warranted to aoeo7. aoeU.
aD9 u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
Al EW SPRING GOODS.
We have received very large stock of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goovzs,
CARPETS, --s--,s +.

Oh Cloths, 80 6lzs5k Mattings,
Ladies Fine Shoes, Crockery, &c..
to which we call the especial attention of purcha-
sers. Our goods were bought at the lowest mar
ket prices, and we are prepared to sell them at
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.
4 VA Call and examine our stock Il, s..s t f..s
ap27-tf ACKERMAN & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

The Riverside for May has particular at
tractive look on account of its number of short,
bright articles, and its striking pictures. Nine
teen different subjects are treated in the forty
eight pages, and no one in reading has chance
TO get very tired of any article. Read the
Prospeetus for 1869, in another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
-DjSs0y9stiO2aS.

DISSOLUTION Co-partnership of
liz Piper, Drake & 90 has this day been dis
solved by mutual consent--James A. & Geo. A.
Piper having bought the entire interest of d. W.
Drake in the concern
The books and claims Of the old firm are in
the hands of JAS. 4. Piper 81 Son, at the old
portant that ali indebted to the old house should
make prompt payment. }. A. PIPER.
may4-3t GEO. A. PIPER.
Town papers copy D. w. DRAKE
N0TECE.-H Having to-day sold my Clothing
~ business at Stai..ils:l, Ya.:to Mr.. NJ. Frank
furter, my former agent, he will now carry it on
in his own name, and on his own account. All
liabilities of the establishment are to be settled
by Mr. Frankfurter, and all Indebtedness to it is
to be paid to him. 4 Il traasactons and debts by
him contracted after this day will not be re-
sponsible for. ARON KAHN.
Baltimore, Md, April 9Th, 1869.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

"RARA vIs"-Giles A. jackson, who lives
Hlear the Cemetery, has shown us young chick
.en, Just emerged from its shell, which has four
legs and four wings, and, strange to say, but one
head. It is dead and can be the drug store
of Wayt s. Bro 81 - s7sa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

4 AN ID FOR SAEE.-I will sell. privately,
IA my farm lying on the waters of Naked
Greek, in Augusta county, adjoining the lands Of
Cyrus Brown. Dnniel Craun, and others There
granary, wash=house, Stone spring-house. and
fine water in the yard, and three orchards of Sc
lect fruit suppose q further description is I'M
necessary, as those wishing to purchase will ex-
anime the land for themselves. There are I5O
acres in the tract r. A. CURRY.
fabQ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

NEW GOODS! -----
IN GOOD GOODS!
Cheap Goods
l. WITT s. BRO, have received their Sprino,
supply of DRY GOODS, which has been pur-
chased on the very best terms and will be sold
at very small advance on cost
Their stock embraces al the latest and most at
tractiye styles of Ladies and Gents Dress Goods.
Calicoes, Cotton Cloths, Hats, Boots Shoes, &c,
and everything else that is usually found in LIST
class Dry Goods establishment.
Give them call.
ap27-tf
m a. MAYSEKS has just received a large
EEa stock of New Style Ladies' Dress Goods
to which he invites early attention.
apo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

CLARENCE 81. CLARK, President = ------r
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Executive
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
VALUAasa.E EsssssssERrY Fer Sale.

list, A WHOLE SQUARE of the town Of
Staunton with my residence-one of the m ost de-
sirable homes in the place.
End, TWENTY FINE BUILDING LOTS,
on an extension of Frederick street. very tlesira-
ble every way.
9rd, Two of the most desirable residences in
StauntoA.
4th, TEN LOTS on an extension of Coulter
street each containing one acre, wellset in grass
good for building or pasture lots.
9Th, A SNUG HOUSE & LOT, just East of
the town. .~4; l4
9th, Small farms of from 10 to 100 acres. to
suit purchasers, on the Valley turnpike,
7th, AZ WAREHOUSE in Staunton, near the
depot. @
9Th, Il FARM Il miles s. w of Staunton.
9th, The site of the Staunton Steam Mills
10th, LOTS 81 HOUSES at the old dstillery
property on the Chesapeake & Ohio r. r..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

7 AND FOR SAEE.-We wish 10 sell, pri-
Ia vately, 1913 acres of land, lying on the Eye
River Gap road, one mile South-east Of Midway,
and one mile FROM Vesavius Foundry. About
eighty acres are cleared and under good fence,
the balance in timber. The improvements con-
sist of a dwelling house. barn, and all necessary
out houses.
Terms will be made accommodating.
For further particulars address either of us,
THOMAS MCCORMICK
oct20-tf JAMES W. MCCORMICK,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

IMPROVED STOCk.-I am breeding
i from GRANITE IA thorough bred horse,
and The Colonel Zen imported Percheron Nor
manl and have pure bred Short Horn BULLS,
COWS, HELPERS, and CALVES of both SEX
es for sale; also Albemarle Imported HOGS. "a
cross of Chester Whites and Kentucky Woburnj
and have Shoats and Pigs for SALE
smay4-3t s. W. FICKLIN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

SMARTEST BUSINESS MAN IN TOwN.-The man
who advertises most and pays most promptly for
the same. He. advertises literally, therefore
does a good business, and therefore can afford to
pay promptly. Go it strong when you advertise.
Business is like architecture-its best supporters
ore columns
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

DR.. A NJ Fauntleroy delivered the annver-
sary lecture before the Augusta Academy OF
Medicine, on last Friday night, in the Baptist
Church. The lecture was ably written and well
delivered. Although the public were invited to
attend, but few persons, outside Of the Academy
of Medicine were present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

HENRY D. CooKE, Vice. President. ~ =
EMERSON w. PEETr- Secretary and Actuary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

TEvEEE Celebrated Mothers Breast Cloths, to
relieve pain and prevent the gathered
breast. Fer sale by
tsAf< +, DIR WA VT 81 BRO Drugpists
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-26
Maine Man in the East.

Ii is fitting that the Oricntals should
have some among them besides Elder
Adams as n representative oi New Ing
land. Carleton" OF the BostoT. Journal
in his journey around the world straycd
into the Turkish village OF Beleck, on the
banks of the BosphorouS, where he found
a Maine man occupying the position OF
President of Robert college founded by
an American of that name many years
ago. After giving n brief sketch of Mr..
Robert, and of the institution which bears
his name, Carleton" says
The President of the College, Rev.
CYRUS llamlin enters the room. Ills Is an
elastic step, although he has seen more
than fifty years, | judge. \ man OF
medium stature, spare thin cheeks, bald
head, penetrating eye, wide forehead,
whiskerS closely cropped, black coat but
toned to the chin, who grasps your hand
warmly. He is from Maine and arelative
of Hon. Hannibal Hamlin. 1t is not
fulsome praise when | say that there are
few men living who are endowed with
greater executive capacity and energy.
He has been here nearly thirty years,
and the history of his life would be rich
contribution to biographical literature,
illustrating the versatility OF his genius,
tireless energy, conquest of difficulties,
ability like that of Sheridan at Winchester,
to wiring victory from defeat, and like
Grant at Vicksburg, when foiled at one
point to carry the war into the country OF
the enemy at another. Greek and
American patriarchs, Latin priests, Turk
ish deryishes and pashas, alike have used
their best cndeavors to break up his
schools and drive him from the country,
but have been batlled in all their designs.
If we were to get history of what he
has done, we'should see him working as
carpenter. as blacksmith, joiner, turning
his hand to all trades, because he could
not obtain competent workmen, teaching
school, preaching. analyzing ores for the
Turkish Government, setting up grist
mill, building bakery, supplying the
whole British Government with bread
during the Crimean war, earning thou
sands of dollars by the operation, every
cent of which has been donated to mis-.
sionary purposes; and now at the head OF
the best college in the East-a self-sup-
porting institution, with lightweight
students, with scores applying for admis-
sion who must be turned away for want
of accommodation.
There are few men who have undergone
greater trials. Hehas gone through deep
waters, deep enough and dark enough to
have overwhelmed him, had he not been
sustained by an unfaltering trust in God.
1t was proposed at one period Of the war
to make DR.. Hamlin Commissary Gen
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-26
BcdUtifM Extract.

The following wait, ahoat on the "sca
of reading" we clip from an exchange.
We do not know its paternity, but it con
tains some wholesome truths beautifully
set forth:
Men seldom think of the great event
of death until the shadow falls across
their own path, hiding FOL ever from their
eyes the traces of the loved ones whose
living smiles were the sunlight of their
existence Death is the great antagonist
of life, and the thought of the tomb is the
skeleton of all feasts We DO not want
to go through the dark valley, although
its passages may lead to paradise, and,
with Charles Lamb, we do not want to
lie down in the muddy grave, even with
kings and princes for our bedfellows.
But the tiat of nature is inexorable.
There is no appeal or relief from the
great law which dooms Us 10 dust. We
flourish and we fade as the leaves of the
forest, and the flower that blooms and
withcrs in 4 day has not Trailer hold
upon life than the mighticst monarch that
ever shook the earth with his footsteps.
Generations of men appear and vanish rs
the grass, and the countless multitude
that throngs the world to-day, will, to-
morrow, disappear as the footsteps on the
shore.
"In the beautiful dreams of Ion, the In
stinct of Immortality, SO eloqaently utter
ed by the death-devoted Greek, finds 4
deep response in every thoughtful soul.
When about to yield his young existence
as a sacrifice 10 fate, his beloved Cleman-
the asks if they shall not meet again, to
which he replies
81 have asked that dreadful question
of the hills that look eternal; of the clear
streams that flow forever; of the stars
among whose fields of azure my raised
spirit hath walked in glory. All were
dumb. But while gaze upon thy living
face, | feel that there is something in the
love that mantles through its beauty that
cannot wholly perish. We shall meet
again, Clemanthe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-26
joke of an Engineer.

A Western engineer tells the following
story about himself: One night the train
stopped to wood and water at a small
station in Indiana. While the operation
was going on | observed two green-look-
ing countrymen, in ''homespun,H curious
ly inspecting the locomotive and occa'
sionally giving vent TO expressions OF
astonishment. Finally one of them look
ed up at me and said, Stranger, are
this locomotives"
Certainly. Didn't you ever see one
before?"
"No, haven't never saw one aiore.
Men Bill come down to the station to-
night purpose to see one. Them's the
biler, amt it?"
"Yes, certainly"
What yer call that you're in?"
1--WE call this the cab"
'And this big wheel?"
That's the driving wheel"
THAT big black thing on top is the
chimbly, supPose?"
Precisely"
"Be you the engineer wot runs the
machiDe?'
"Yes, i am the engineer"
'.BiIl," said the fellow to his mate, af-
ter eyeing me closely for few minutes,
at don't take much of man to be en-
gineer, do it?"
"All aboard"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-26

All this time had an&iously watched
the sun. At length, to my inexpressible
relief, j saw the shadow just beginning
to impinge upon the bright orb. Then /
stopped my theatrical display, rushed
down the bank, forded the stream, and
as / passed the Indian camp, i shouted in
the Shawnee tongue, "Wo to the Shaw
nee. Wo, wo to the Shawnecs" Arriving
at our own tent, | entered and sat down
to wait developments, cutting small hole
in the canvass, through which to observe
the Indians.
Slowly the shadow crept over the suns
face, and soon we could see that the In
dians were much agitated. They were
running about in great CONSERVATION and
appeared to be imploring the medicine
man to save them from the approaching
calamity. But that worthy was evident
ly rs much frightened aS any one; his
power was unequal 10 the emergency
When the sun was about half obscured |
saw deputation of Indians. headed by
the chief, coming down toward our tent.
For some time refused 10 come out to
them. and when | did appear, it was only
10 denounce them in the strongest Ian
guagc | could command. When | had
used up the Shawnese and several other
Indian languages, suddenly assumed u
tragic attitude. and in loud voice, reel
ted "Lochiels Warning" which produc-
ed great impression. But when got
down on my knees and sang love-song
in good high Dutch, their terror was COM
pletc. The terrible accents struck them
dumb with amazement, and they evident
ly began TO give themselves over to de-
spair.
By this time the eclipse was total, and
thought it was time TO rclcnt. SO told
them would inquire of the Great Spirit,
if, haply there was possibility Of avert
ing the threatened wrath. went into
the tent, and in few minutes came out
and told them if they would promise to
keep the peace, the Great Spirit would
pardon them, and give them the sun
again. They We're sufficiently frightened
to promise anything, and soon my pray
ers were answered by the appearance OF
little rim Of light, which gradually wi
dened aud frightened till daylight was
completely restored.
On the following day Joe Stephenson
returned. and with him came dcputa-
ton of Otoes, bringing, not only all the
stolen property, but 4 liberal peace offer
Ing beside. Acting under my inSuuc-
tions, Joe had eiTectually frightened the
Otoes into justice, using the eclipse as
the great argument. of course. Thus
was the means OF saving many lives, and
Of keeping peace among the Indians long
enough to allow Of the survey being com
plctcd throughout all that country.
was acknowledged to be great medi-
cine man by all the tribes in that region,
aud many good results accrued to Our
party.
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eral for the United States-a recognition
of his energy, ability and executive
force.
Through the dormitories first we 60
with DR.. Hamlin, finding neat rooms,
rows of iron bedsteads, clean sheets, every
thing in order. We enter the schoolroom
and behold the young men and lads
thirteen nationalities. The room is the
great banqueting of the place, fretted
ceiling, Greek painting as in the room
beneath, blackboards, maps and charts on
the walls, scholars reeiting in English,
giving solutions to arithmetical problems
and grammatical analysis, fuently and
correctly. All ofthe students acquire the
English and French in addition to their
native tongue.
Such Il multiplicity of languages in
wolves large outlay for teachers, but
the college is self supporting and has
already obtained a high reputation
throughout the Turkish Empire. The
Greek, Armenian, and Bulgarian students
number about sixty, and these three
nationalities are nearly equally divided.
There is one American, one English,
several French, Italians, Swiss, Germans,
Turks, Jews and Albanians Quite II
library has been collected, of English aud
American books, as well aS of other
languages. The war books. published
since the rebellion, are eagerly deyourcd
by these boys of the Eastern world.
\ beautiful site containing seven acres
on the hill overlooking the Bosphorus has
been purchased, and permission to build
was once granted in 1862. DR.. Hamlin
made preparations and was at large
outlay of money when suddenly the
permission was revoked The question
has therefore become one TO be taken up
by the United States Government. Mr.
Seward can settle it by stroke of the
pen, by doing what the Belgian Govern
mcnt has recently done for citizen of
that country-demanding permission to
60 on or redress for damages. The
college has fund in New York of Sl25,
coo. If permission to build is again ac-
corded, this institution, begun in weak
ness. will be raised in power to accom-
plish great results in this Eastern world
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-26
poetrp.
POOR.

What poor, you say; Why, save You, friend'
I've more than half the world can show;
Such wealth as mine you cannot boast
Such bliss as mine ven cannot know
I've more than keencst head can sum
Could ever dream of night or day;
I've treasures hid from sordid hearts,
No cunning thief can take away
My riches never bring distrust
Between me and my fellow men:
No evil passion stirs my breast,
To yield me hate for hate again.
But pleasure, peace and JOY they bring;
They soOthe nv cares, they make me glad,
They give delight eann0; name,
And buy me comfort when I'm sad.
Come here and open wide your eyes,
You see eSrth's glory At my feet,
You see the sky above my head
The sunshine on my garden seat;
You sec the love that lights my home,
The children round my cottage door
The birds, the bees the grass and flowers,
And YOU have dared 10 call me poorl
Come here and open wide your ears,
And bark the music morning makes,
When from the hills and from the woods
Her high and holy anthem breaks.
Come here and catch the grand old songs
That nstur, sings me eVcrmore-
The uhispeT.ngs Of a thousand things,
And tell me-tell me, am poor
Not rich l. he, though wider far
HIS acres stretch than eye can roll,
who has no sunshine in hi> mind,
No wealth of beauty in his soul.
NOi poor j. he, though never known
His name In hall or city mart,
Who smiles content beneath h.s load,
With God and Nature ia his heart.
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