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The Story of a Popular Song.

w. W., in the iStattoner, gives the following
account of the singing Of Father, Come
Home" in one of the music halls in London I:
Having reached the hall we paid the admis-
sion fee of sixpence. There was very neat
stage, with gaudy drop scenes, side wings, and
a tolerable good orchestra.
In the stalls sat the chairman to keep order
over as motley an audience as ever was seen
out of the gallery of the Victoria Theatre
''Costers' seemed to predominant. All ap.
peared plentifuly supplied with porter, and all
were enjoying their pipes to such an extent as
to make the place almost suffocating for there
must have been an audience of nearly five hun
dred.
A niger 'walk round was just being finish
ed, and the shouts of ''encore!" whistling and
stamping Of feet made the hall perfectly be-
wildering. A name was announced from the
chairman, which we could not catch, and amidst
clapping Of hands and stamping of feet, there
was a buzz of This is the song" The waiter
called loudly Amy more orders?' and these
being taken and duly executed, all seemed to
settle down quietly to listen to the song. There
was the symphony and another buzz Of This
is it - and began to feel anxious. Presently a
female came in front Of the curtain, amidst
great applause, and commenced Father, dear
father" etc Every word was distinct, and she
sang luC taildu Will SlCdb lCClIuS LII OIucI,
however, to fully describe the scene which fol-
lowed each verse, it is necessary to give little
Mary's song"
Father dear father, come home with me now,
The clock in the steeple strikes onel (gong.)
You promised, dear father, that you would come
home
AS soon as your day work was done.
Our fire has gone out, our house is all dark,
And mothers been watching since tea
With poor little Benny so sick in her arms,
And no one to help her but me.
Come home, come home, come home,
Please father, dear father, come home. "
At the conclusion of the last line the drop
scene drew up, disclosing the father sitting at
the door of public house, in a drunken be-
muddled state, with pipe and pot before him.
Little Mary was trying to drag him from his
seat, at the same time pointing to curtain be-
hind, as she took up the refrain from the lady,
and touchingly sang, Come home," &C.
The other curtain was drawn aside, disclos-
ing wretched room, with the poor mother sit
ting on the ground with a sickly ly- looking boy in
her lap, and in the act Of feeding him with a
spoon.
Simultaneously with the drawing of the cur
tain, the lime-ght was brought to bear upon
the tableaux, giving them truly startling eff
feet. After moment or two, the act-dror
came down, and the lady proceeded
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-09
vEIm. CHAPMAN. D. D: S., q
57E7s; ~

w STAUNTON, VA. 0ad11n
Office, at his old stand, South side of Main st st.
With fifteen years experience in his profession,
feels warranted in saving that all operations ars
TO comnete with any done in the cities or else
Where W ERE Teeth mounted on gold silver and vul-
cantae. .sa;lniatorod u,ben desired. sep8-1y
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WeyJ DSGgl2ag.

xxTEEz DEGGENG AND MINERAL
w PROSPECTING.-T undersigned, an
experienced Well Digger is prepared to under
take the digging and repairing of Wells in this
locality or County. He will work by contract or
by the day as preferred.
He has also considerable experience rs years.
in the mineral business and will engage in pros
vices. vices He can be found on application to John
Day, Staunton.
dec 22-1y VIM. K. MARKS.
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Farming Implements !
nURKE,S UROy WORKS.

I'D STAUNToN, VA.
VIM. A. BURKE, ........ Proprietor,
NOTICE-Persons having Threshng Machines,
can have them done in the very best style and
workmanship, at Burkes Iron Works at short
notice l keep constantly on hand repairs for all
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turer's prices. 1 have supply of sections for
the following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower
Mccormick 6
Wood +"
Union !"
also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines
Bckford and Huffman's Grain and Guano Drill.
TERMS CASH w. A. BURKE.
@g- am still putting up the best LIVINGS-
TON PLOWS made in the State.
iune lift WIN. A. BU Rk Il.
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IAL(DWS! PIsDWS!LI~

DLOWS! PLOWS!!-lN -
wish to call the attention of X
farmers and the public to my -
LIVIN. STON PLOWS-Nos. l, 3, 4, 5, and
6; all of these numbers will fit the old Bradley
Castings in every way, made at or near Midway,
Rockbridge county. 1 also make very superb
or hillside for two horses, and will have a very
good one-horse in time for fall plowing single
and double shovel plows of superior style.
Having carried on the Plow business in South
Western Virginia, for l6 successive years. and a
part of the time very extensively, (my sales be-
ing three thousand plows per year,, but having
met with misfortune, my operations at present
will be somewhat limited. But if [ cannot re-
gain my fortune, l am determined TO secure a
reputation for making the best plows, and of deal
ing honestly with my customers. I have made
the plow my study, and can make and fit up any
kind of patterns, and would refer to Mr. w. A.
Burke's as specimens having fitted up all his pat
terms and stocked all his plows which have given
general satisfaction; and by close attentionto my
business, hope to merit a portion of your patron
age Shop-adjoining Staunton nursery imme-
diately on Va. G. r. 4. All repairing done in
the very best manner and with dispatch. Cast
ings Lumber and Produce taken in exchange
Orders addressed to w. ] KELLER Staun-
ton, will receive prompt attention.
You will find all Of these Plows for sale at
BAKER BROS, near Rail Road Depot.
NAV 26-1Vr
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Np a W. HENKEL. Staunton, Va,

(Formerly of New Market Val - ~
Resnectfully offers his services to the pubic, IN
ali the branches of the Medical Professlon-spe-
cial attention paid to Surgery: :, ,u, nnloss
May be found at his Office at all hours unless
professionally engaged IN. ao ,a
n;ght in the country as well as in the town.
0fice-on Bruce's corner, up stairs Entrance
on Augusta street. doors from corner
fab4-6rn
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EAR, y. H. FULTE, Graduate of Jefferson %!
ID Medical College, Philadelphia, offers .i ms
services to the citizens OF Staunton ana vicinity
Ofice-opposite Virginia Hotel.
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IN FLOUR, GRAIN, SEEDS,
BACON, LARD, sc.
Main Street, opposite 1st National Bank,
STAUNTON, VA.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13
GEORGETOWN.


TH1 CANAL--The newly elected Collector Of
Tolls, WIN: Blunt, Esq, and the new Harbsr
on duty. From the LIST instant 10 asts aso
loaded boats have arrived, but basiness il a.
stand-still this morning in consequence OF low
water, ana u Is reported that a boat lies suns
IN the six-miie locks, which, II 80, will tempo.
rarily obstruct NAVIGATION.
RIVER FRoNr.-En'ered-S.ea Thomas
l. Cahill. Maith, and Express, Niekle, BaltI-
more; schooner Grace, Webster, New York
Sieared-Steamer John Gibson, wiaters. New
YORK, and schooner Colonel Joees, Strong
Providence, Rhode Island.
RETURN OF PAsToR--we learn that Rev.
Dr. McCauley, pastor OF Dunbartou street M
Church, will ceturn home this afternoon
from the mountains of Pennsylvania, where ne
has been spending some weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13
Horrible Scenes at an EXECUTION.

The execution, on Wednesday last at
Sroudsburg, Pa, of Charles Orme, for the
murder OF Theodore Brodhead, was one of the
most shocking events which it has ever fallen
10 the lot OF a newspaper to chronicle. The
execution was altogether remarkable. Orme
was taken to the gallows at II o'clock Ia the
morning, where he made his farewell address,
in which he was Interrupted by the sheriff
who so far forgot himself as 10 hold quite
lengthy controversy with the doomed man
ae protested MS Innocence, of course.
At the conclusion OF his speech the execution
was postponed for two hours TO await the ar.
rival OF a train, which il was bought might
bring repreive or pardon. Neither arriving.
he was again taken TO the scaffold, and finally
swung on. but the rope broke, and the missra.
BILE wretch was precipitated several feet to the
bricks below. He was lifted up, and while q
Would to God that this horrible work was
over9' The second attempt to choke the
breath out OF the victim was successful
After more torture, Orme was attached to a
new rope and again suspended. This time
the knot was 80 adjusted that he was slowly
strangied for about twenty minutes, the PIN
ions IN the meantime looseninG, and allowing
and at the scaffolding. Certainly we can be-
lIeve the assertion that ga more horrible ex.
ecution never took place In the United States. -
y s"s
nairete which would be ludicrous were il not
horrible, that the sheriff and his deputy vere not
erperts.
The circumstances OF the crime for which he
suffered were as follows: On the morning of
the 18th Of last September, In company with
William Brooks, an Englishman, he arrived at
the village Of Dutolsburg, and both drank 10
excess In the Brainard House, after which thew
robbed tbs till and left. The proprietor, Chos
Brodhead, was absent at the time, but when he
came home he and his brother Theodore start.
Cd In pursuit, and soon overlook them and or
dered them back. A scufie ensned, during
which Brooks shot both the Brodheads; Theo.
dore being instantly hilled, but Thomas
was saved BY package Of letters in his
breast pocket Orme then shot at Thorn as.
grazing his head, when the latter elm hed
him. Orme shot at him again several time.
but without effect, and Brooks bsat MIN
very badly over the head with q Stone
The murderers then fed, bat were pursued and
captured. They were tried in the December
term Of the Oyer and Terminer, before INDIE
Bairett, and found guilty OF murder in the firsi
degree. They were both sentenced to be han Ped
on the 24th Of February last, bat legal techni.
calities arose which stayed the execution.
M antime both the prisoners broke Jail and
escaped. and Brooks has not been heard of
su CO while Orme broke down and was rstaken
and chained 70 the floor OF the prison. Siren.
o, MS EFFORTS were made for his pardon. but
without avail, as burglars implements we're
iCund on him when he was f1rst arrested. and
be had broken into hardware store onIv the
evening before the m urder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13

CoRNe, &C.-Dr. White, Surgeon Chiropodist,
VI .WsiSe years prac zeal experience in the
United States and Canadas, and established AT
a24 pennsylvania avenue, between Az and 9th
streets, since 1861. successfully treats Corns,
Bunlons, Chilblains, Club and Ingrowing
Nails, and other diseases o. the feet, without
PAIN or moon venience to the patient. The shoe
can De worn with ease Immediately after the
operation. Refers to the many eminent physi.
cans, surgeons and thousands Of other respon.
sble persons who patronize his establishment
Hours from q. m. to p. m. Owing to press
OF business at Office, DIR. White Is unable to
visit patients at their residences except between
and p. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13
Virginia News

Inc Danvllle Times says: Mr.. p r. Redd
lett Henry county about fifteen years ago for
CaIifornla. Not being head from for many
years, he was thought to be dead, and his
estate divided between his kin. But a few
days ago, b. }. Gravely, esq., received letter
from him, making eng uries after his brother
Jonn u Redd, and his sister. Mrs. Penn. He
wrote from Vancouver, Clark county, Wash.
ingtOn Territory.
Mr.. Emil NJ. Won Alpenburg, who has
,onnded an Austrian colony below Richmond.
mas written that Swiss gentleman wants to
settle IN the mountain region of Virginia with
ONE two hundred Swiss families, now ready
emigrate.
G Alexander Baker, recently Apo inted by
General Candy successor of L. Edwin dudley,
late clerk Of the Richmond Circuit Court, has
declined to accept that office
Tney are getting up in Richmond something
new In the cold water line-the "Legion OF
Temperance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13

THR POTOMAC FRoxr.-A gentle breeze pre-
walls along 1.-THE 'front.' to-day, and matters
generally present q pleasing aspect. At one
O'Clock this morning the steamer Wawaset,
Fowke, arrived at Potomac ferry wharf, after
a very pleasant excursion with q private party
from Capitol Hill TO Point Lookout, which
left this city on Wednesday afternoon. This
morning, this steamer left Potomac ferry wharf
on her usual trip TO Cone ri' er an interme-
diate landings. carrying down a full compile
ment OF passengers snd considerable freight
The steamer Arrcw, under command Of MAJOR
Sy kes, made her usual trip at ten O'Clock from
Galrs wharf to Mount Vernon and MarshaII's
Landing with eXcursionists and mails The
movements of sailing vessels is appended:
Cdrtsr's drJ.-Arrived-Schrs Mary and
Priscilla. Hooper, from Havre-de-4race, with
coal for Wilson T. Brown; Sarah Jane, Love,
from Broad Greek, with wood for J. b. Lord
Salled-Schr. Washington, Fields, for Eastern
Shore. light. Mem.-Sailed from Hayre.de-
Grace, on the 10th instant, schr q. w. Hol mes,
Jackson, with coal for ]. Z Miller
JoaRson'S Whdrf.-Arrived-Sch Richard
Ryan, Pote, with fresh saltwater fish for
Thomas Reagan.
RHey's Whdrf.-Arrived-Schrs wissahick-
on, stewart; Yellow Jacket, Dixon; sloops
National, Brown; Mary Butler, Davis, with
melons for market.
EoUler's Wharf.-Arrived-Sehr. Mary Stan
dish, Rich, from Gardiner, Name, with ice for
the Washington and Georg eto wn Ice and Goal
Company.
Berry's Whdyf.-Arrived-Schr T. r Ben.
nett, French, from New York, with sixty-fye
tons of hay for Peter Berry.
CT0uchS SiLih- street Wharf. Arrived -Schr.
General Mcnler, Russell, from Occoguan,
with Woo for Dodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13

THE CoRpoRArrScs OFFICES IN THE Cry
HALL.-Several important improvements are
City Hall building The floors Of these rooms
have beer relaid, the fireplaces put ir complete
order, and the walls handsomely papered. In
the ONCE of the Collector, Immediately opposite
TO thot OF Mayor Bowen, a division wall has
been removed, making one room, and II is be.
ing fitted up with a large and onvenIent couu.
Tax Clerk, while Mr.. Newton. CORPORATION
Bookkeeper, will occupy the small room at the
e0d of the hall, now occupied by the Tax
Clerk. When all the improvements are com.
pleted the accommodations tor the Off cars re.
ferrec 10 Will be ample and con venient
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13

SPKHR's WINR.-Speer's Port Grape Wine 10
the only wine calculated to do good in dis
eases of the stomach, bowels, livers, and kid.
neys, such as acidity, dysentery, diarrhBa. in
confluence Of urine, and general debility. One
bottle is sufficient to convince the most scepti.
cal Of the great curative powers contained in
this wine. Sold by Druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13
WE BUY our Clothing at Oak Hall, $50 7th St,
opposite Post Once.

1T Is VERY RKMARKABLB that all physicians
agree in opinion that Hofs MALI Extract is
highly serviceable, not only As an article Of
diet for convalescent patients, and in the case
of patients with enfeebled vital powers. but
likewise for diseases Of the throat. chest, lungs,
ent stages,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13

TEE eRBATIsT relief Imaginable can be af.
for0ed this warm weather by wearing one of
those elegant suits selling at such astonis hing
ly lew prices at the celebrated Oak Hall cloth
ing store, 400 Seventh street. opposite the Post
once, where, in addition to gentlemens ban
mock Burn" Cheviot, Arrah ma Posus, drab
d etc alpaca and linen suits, chiIdren's Carl.
balde suits in great variety are also to be had at
the most easona bic prices. 266
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13
The COURTS.

EQUITY COURT. Judge FTsser-Lurey VI.
Mexican ct a.; order allowing bill filled With
out deposit Shafner We. Nobel ct al order
for publication against absent defendants. Nc.
Csrtoy VS.. OConnor ct al; order to refer trus.
tees account 70 auditor. Ann Virnstein VS.
Frank Virnstein; order to issue temporary In.
junction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13
c Nathaniel Thompson was

THREATS, &C Nathaniel Thompson was
arrested on the complaint of Mary Thompson
for larceny BY Officer Smoot and was hs.3 -
security TO keep The peace. Edward Greenly
arrested by Oficer Lynch, charged with
threats, was held to bail 10 keep the peace and
was fined 81 and costs in two cases Of profan-
ity, &c. Matte GreeDly, arrested by the same
officer for threats, was held to bail for court
Ellen Nash, arrested for being drunk and dis
orderly by Officer Felt, was fined 81 by Justice
Chase. Agnes White, arrested BY Officer At
Gibson and Mary Mclaughlin, by Ofhcer
Smith, Were committed to the workhouse by
Justice Chase. Hannah Reeves was arrested
on q similar charge and committed 10 the work.
house by Justice Wall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13

Amusements. Excursions, Pic-Nics, Sc
SKNI-WEKKLY EXCURSION TO Mount Vernon
on the steamer Arrow, on Tuesday and Thurs.
day.
EXCURSION 70 Norfolk and return on the
steamer Colt on Mondays and Thursdays
OnsiBusss for hire to picnic parties at
NailOr Bros. stables
MARKRIrKR's ART GALLERY, 4S6 It'll street.
SMITH i STRoSG's ART GALLRRY, 2s5 f
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-13
CITY ITEMS.

ANY LITTLE Boy or GIRL that invests ten
cents in the Prize Bag is sure to get an a-uicie
of Jewelry worth three times the outlay.
Come see for yourself
VIM PRINCE DO + Sur set