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IMPORTANT PAsronAr. T,rrrrR NJ

IMPORTANT PASTORAL LETTER By BISHOP
COxE.-Dr. A. Coke Episcopal Bishop Of the
Diocese Of Western New Y ork, has issued the
following important pastoral address
Brethren Beloved IN the Lord The solem-
mites OF Lent, now about to begin, justify me
IN calling on you as myself also. to renewed re-
pentance, meditation and sincere confession,
With WIT prayer: The late pastoral letter of the
House OF Bishops suggests those practical mat
tiers to which attention should be particularly
directed, and [ need add little to my request
that you may heed those admonitions, and
study the holy Scriptures whether these
things are so y
The enormities of theatrical exhibitions, and
the righteousness of dances too commonly toll
Grated In our times, are there so specially
pointed out as disgraceful to the age and ire
concliable with the Gospel of Christ, that feel
It It my duty to the souls of my flock to warn
those who run with the world ito the same
excess OF riot In these things, that they pre-
sumo not to come to the Holy table, Classes
preparing for confirmation are informed that /
VIII not lay hands, knowingly, on any one who
is not prepared to renounce such things with
other denominations of ''the world the flesh and
the devil :" Let all such choose deliberately
whom they will serve; and if salvation be worth
striving for, let them be persuaded to sober
life, to selfdenials, and to the pure and inno-
cent enjoyments which the Gospel not only
permits, but which it can only create. It is
high time that the lines should be drawn be-
tween worldly and good living, and | see no
use In Lent that is not sanctifed to such
ends
[ have therefore warned my flock against the
blood outlines of ante natal infanticide. IF
any doubts existed heretofore as to the propri-
ETY. OF my warnings on this subject, they must
now disappear before the fact that the world it.
self is beginning to be Mortified by the practical
results Of the sacrifices to Moloch which defle
our land
Again warn you that they who do such
things connot inherit eternal life. Ifthere be a
special damnation for those who ''shed inno
cent blood, what must be the portion of these
who have no mercy upon their own hesh?-
Dearly beloved, save yourselves from this un-
toward generation. Your affectionate Bishop,
A. CLEVELAND COKE,
Bishop of Western New York, and in charge
of the Diocese of Central New York.
Hartford, January 80, 1869.
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10 SUBSCRIBERS IN ARREARs-As many sub
scrlberS forget the dates to which they have paid
their subscriptions, we send them their accounts
to remind them. In these times, when the minds
OF the people are so much engrossed with other
matters, 1t is not at all strange that they should
forget the dates to which they have settled their
subscriptions and we feel assured that they will
feel obliged to us for reminding them In bust
ness circles, bills are now presented every month
We are SO indulgent as to present ours to those
in arrears only once in year. We hope none,
therefore, will consider us importunate for send
ing them statements Of their accounts once a
year.
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NEW Music

The following attractive pieces of sheet Music.
have been received from that go-ahead firm of
Oliver, Dtson 6 Co., 277 Washington Street,
Boston.
qenep'ere.-De Rrabant, pour Piano Forte par
Charles Wells-price 75c
y You'd We're Bird. Instrumental
ranged with brilliant variations, by A. P. Wy
man-price Coo.
r The Good 4sneptGr sc1ottish-By Ferdinand
A: Winter-price aOc.
The ALps.-Mareh de Bravura, composed by
Addison P. Wyman-price 95c.
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NJ ELEEF FOR Afflicted Females
&c, PREVENTION AND CURE OF
PROI A PSIIS IIHERI

IDELEEF FOR Afflicted Females
Is, PREVENTION AND CURE OF
PROLAPSUS UTERI.
OR FALLING OF THE WOMB,
invented and patented by Rev. JOSEPH FUNK
HoUsER, of Rockingham county, Va.
This Supporter quiU gire immediate Relief.
Ttis Supporter aoiU effect a Permanent CMre.
I have tried this invention upon number of fe-
males suffering from falling of the womb and it
HAS GIVEN RELIEF IN EVERY IN
STANCE WITHOUT A SINGLE FAILURE
Its uniform success in every application has
satisfied the inventor and all who have tried IT..
that this supporter is q most valuable relief and
remedy.
o9s[u ask the Suffering TO gjue 1T one trial.
l have still further improved my Patent Sup
porter for the prevention of Prolapsus Uteri, or
Falling of the Womb. tits now, believe, COM
plete and is suited to ladies in every condition
who have a tendency to Falling of the Womb.
The Supporter as it was originally patented, is
exactly suited 10 ladies in pregnancy, and cam
not be improved, but for females not in that con-
diton the improvement just made is all that was
necessary to make this invention one of the great
est pain-preventers ever made known to afflicted
females. The improved Supporter can be had
for SIS and upwards according to material used
in construction, some ladies preferring the finest
and most costly material.
Those who have used this Supporter know its
value and would not relnquish its use for any
consideration. The ease and comfort it gives are
astonishing
~ These supporters can be had at Mr. P. Fl
Trouts Drug Store, Staunton, Va.
Directions for use accompany each supper
ter. Responsible Agents wanted in every town,
city and county in the United States for the sale
OF my Supporter, or remedy. for falling OF the
womb. Address me at Harrisonburg. Va.
JOSEPH FUNKHOUSER.
oct6-StauEton Spectator copy 6m and send
bill to this Office Register.
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Fresh Meats.

NEW MEAT sTORE.-The undersigned
~ respectfully inform the citizens of Staun-
ton and vicinity that they have commenced the
butchering business, and will offer daily at their
store on the Wharf, next door to Ed. Halls har-
ness establishment nice fresh Beef Mutton, Veal
and Pork neatly butchered, and at fair rates.
Being determined to slaughter nothing but
good stock and sell at short profits they hope to
receive liberal share of patronage from the town
and country. FISHBURN 81 co.
ian26-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

A STRANGE GOVERNMENT. We live in a
strange country, under strange laws, and under
stranger officers. We learn that Thacher, one
for this country, says that the name of Wallace
Robinson, late sheriff, $50 called,) of this coun-
ty, was stricken from the books because he
failed to summons parties before the Board at
the time the Board required him to do so. We
had thought that disloyalty consisted in seeking
or holding Office under any authority Or pretend
ed authority in opposition to the government of
West Virginia or the government ofthe United
States, or bearing arms, giving aid and comfort,
&c, against the same. TEACHERS notion is
different. = Greeabrier ". Va Independent
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EACV WORTH ESNOXYING.-AI


"A this particular season, when the weather
is as changeable as the wind-when the most ro-
bust constitutions are attacked and undermined
and when feeble systems are shattered and un-
nerved, it is absolutely necessary. that scientific
principles should be brought to the aid of Ma
tule in order to avert the contraction of those
diseases that usually become seated and fixed
from the continuous changes referred to. Of all
the discoveries yet made, none seem to answer
the purpose we'll as BAKE IS BITTERS for
while other remedies have been tried and failed,
this medicine has proved to be the only panaeea
for Dyspepsia, Nervousness General Debility,
Collie, Sour Stomach, Colds and Consumption in
its incipient stages Prepared solely of .vegeta-
Bile extracts and so admirably compounded as to
act at once upon the Liver, Digestive organs,
Blood and Mind, it drives out Impurities, in
creases the Appetite improves the Digestion,
strengthens the Lungs, and so tones up the inner
man as to render it imp ervious to ordinary colds.
AS family medicine, it has no equal, and needs
only to be tried to recommend itself
These celebrated Bitters are sold by DR.: n.
Wayt Bro, r Fl. Trout s. Co.. Dr.. II. ;.
Eichelberger, Staunton, Va.
Orders filed by addressing
E. BAKER, Proprietor,
feb9- Richmond Va.
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For the Spectator.
Meteorological

The month of January 1869 was one of the
most remarkable winter months that has ever
been experienced in this latitude Even the old
est persons in the community are unable to call
to mind similar season.
We give in the annexed table the temperature
of the weather for the entire month The state
of the thermometer was taken at Z A. NJ, P.
NJ. and P. NJ. each day.
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architectural.

NMTNd. a. PRATT.
w Architect, Surveyor,
AND ENGINEER Of Augusta Fair Grounds,
is prepared to execute Plans of Buildings, Sur
veys, Farm and Drainage Maps, Roads, Mill
Races, &c.
Proposals invited for Cottages and other build
ings
Office near the Court house, in Col Skinner's
building. todecl5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

On Sunday last, the Rev. John Lafferty of
Lexington, preached morning and evening in the
NJ E. Church South of this place. His eloquent
sermons were adorned with classic illusions and
brilliant imagery.
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IN AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT.

In view of the fact that the vote taken upon
the question of subscription by the County of
Augusta, for stock in the Valley Railroad Com
pany, on the 9th day of December (present
month";, was under very dIsadvantageous circum-
stances In consequence of the extreme inclem-
ency of the weather when said vote was taken.
and that there WAS not fair expression of the
wishes of the people on the subject and the fur
Their fact OF there being nformality in not swear
ing the Commissioners at some Of the precincts,
and returning the Poll Books to the proper office
within the time prescribed by law
1t is ordered, that the Sheriff of this county
and the Commissioners of Election, at the sever
al Election precincts, on
Thursday, the :s5esa day OF MAY.
1909, open polls at said precincts, and take the
ton whether the County Court of Augusta Co.
shall subscribe Three Hundred Thousand Dol
lars (3O0OO0) to the stock Of the Valley Railroad
Company, to be paid in the bonds of said coun-
ty at any time within twenty COY years, the in
terest thereon to be paid semi annually, said
Polls to be taken in conformity with the provis-
ions of the military commandment of this District
and subject 10 his approval
Copy-Teste
jan 5--tde WIN. A. BURN EFT, Crk
AI OTECE.-Our accounts to the LIST of Jan
~ nary, 1862 are ready for settlement. Per-
sons who owe us are requested to make prompt
payment; otherwise we will, without favor or
distinction, collect by process of law
To our customers wish to say that in the
future we will have neither time nor inclination
to keep accounts, and hope our friends will not
force us to refuse them credit.
jan 5-3m PARKINS, NELSON 6 co.
vHVO THE CITIZENS of S'rAUNTON.
Il MOT is hereby given you, that your tax
es are now due and unless paid very soon, due
course of law will be, proceeded with for their
collection.
oct27- IT. PARENT, C. P.
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Useful Iaeue9eti0n.
CHURN POWER

sBATENT CEUEsN TOsyER.-Having
i purchased the right to manufacture and sell
in the counties of Augusta, Highland, Bath and
Allegheny, I am now prepared to FIJI orders for
that valuable Labor Saving Machine. They will
be furnished for S.
This machine was awarded the first premium
at the Augusta county Fair and is pronounced,
wherever exhibited, the best Churn Power ever
constructed.
The Farmers Club of Churchvillen tested it
and certify that it operated to their entire salts
faction. They pronounce it most valuable La
Dor Saving Machine, and recommend it to the
attention Of Housekeepers and Dairymen.
See circular containing certificates from some
who are using them.
For sale by Woods s. Gilkeson, Staunton, Va.
ian26-tf j. IL. HEIZER.
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In an alteration on Sunday, the 7th inst, at
Pond Gap in this county, between Reuben Green
and Joseph Green (both colored) the latter was
killed by stab inflicted with knife by the for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

We have been presented with bottle of DR..
Teters All-Heaing Liniment which is highly
recommended by those who have had occasion to
use it. It is manufactured and sold by Teter &
Hite at New Port in this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

We publish in this issue the advertisement of
the Lynchburg Nea0s, one of the best newspapers
in the State, edited by Col Robert E. Withers
and 7 G. Perry
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

We call special attention to the card of Messrs
Woodward s. Fultz, who have recently pur-
chased the drug store of DR.. FL. S. Eichelberger,
where they will conduct the drug business in all
its branches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

Rev Henry A. Wise, Rector of Christ church,
Baltimore, son of Hon. Henry A. WISE died IN
Richmond, at the residence of his father, on last
Wednesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

Week before last, Vim. Henry May. son of
VIM. May, living near McGaheysville in Rock
incham county, was killed by the accidental dis
charge of gun he was carrying.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

Among the number of applications for removal
of political disabilities reported upon favorably,
by the Reconstruction Committee, are the fol-
lowing from Augusta: John A. Hartman, B. F
Fifer, r. G. Bickle, D. c. McGuffin and r. ID.
Hill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

The Fredericksburg Neavs has not been receiv-
ed at this office for week. What is the matter !?
Is Little kept so busily rocking the cradle con-
tanning the little Little that he has no time to at
tend to his journal? The last time we heard
from him he was thus employed, en- deshabitte at
] O clock in the morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

The colored citizens of Rockbridge county
have have invited Hon. John Letcher, Major
Yellott Rev. J. W. Jones and Rev. Mr.. Pratt
to deliver addresses on the 22nd inst, on their
future prospects meaning, we suppose the flu
ture prospects of the colored citizens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

Hon. A. II. H. Stuart sold on last Friday a
building lot near his residence 10 by 1872 feet, to
James Harden, Esq, for $1,000 cash.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

We invite attention to the advertisement OF
Valuable Real Estate by DR.. Geo. S. Walker,
commissioner.
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MoNicOZ.
Nv Coated Vegetable Pills.

nR. BULLS
HE Coated Vegetable Pills
For the cure Of Liver Complaint Bilious Affec
tions, Headache, and especially sick Head
ache pain in the Side, Stomach, Back, or
Intestines, Sick Stomach, Giddiness,
Dimness of Sight, Weak Nerves.
Loss of Appetite, Costive-
ness, Dyspepsia, Derange-
of the Kidneys, and
all Delicate Female Complaints.
CERTIFICATES.
From O. Boswell, Druggist.
Dr. Bult-DEAR SIR:-I have sold your Pills,
and those who have used them speak of them as
superior to any other now in USE
o. BOSWELL,
Corner eth Street and Maryland Avenue.
Washington, ID. c., May 10th, 1867.
From Rev. T. Mitchell.
BALTIMORE. February 9th, 1866
DEAR SIR After several years acquaintance
with Dr. Bulls Pills, having meantime used them
frequently, personally, and in my family, am
free to say that regard them superior to all
others of which l have knowledge.
Yours, respectfully,
PRICE 25 CENTS PER BOX.
Prepared and sold by j. w. BULL, No. 95,
Hanover street, Baltimore.
To be had also of DR.. Wayt g. Bro, and DR..
Young s. Kinney. Druggists, Staunton.
BULLS COUGH SYRUP.
This is the most sure and reliable remedy now
in use for Coughs, Colds, Group, Consumption
Hoarseness, Asthma, &c,
Remember that thousands are yearly falling
especially in the spring time of life, by that for
midaple enemy of man, Consumption, and that
stop can only be put to It's rayages by the speedy
cure of the slight Cough or Cold from which you
may be suffering. Neglect the little cough or
cold, and in few weeks months your feet
may pass the threshold of the tomb.
We hesitate not to say, that within the whole
circle of medical science, there is no remedy,
equal to the above Syrup, in the cure of all af-
fectiOns of the lungs and throat.
To DR.. J. ". BuLL-DEAR Shiny wife has
suffered for years with severe cough. She
tried various remedies, but to no purpose |
heard of your Syrup, procured it, and in afew
weeks she was entirely relieved.
We give it to our children and its effect is
magic in all cases of colds and coughs.
Yours &C., CHAS w. GILL,
No So South Sharp Street.
Baltimore, Nov 90 1866.
From Rer. DR.. Cole of the Baptist Church.
To Dr. J. W. Blt-DEAR SIR:-Knowing well
the ingredients of your Cough Syrup, and after
using it in my family, hesitate not to say that
it is superior remedy for coughs, colds, and all
affections of the throat and lungs.
ISAAC COLE,
No. 154 Hanover street.
Baltimore, Oct 81. 1866.
Price Is cents per bottle Prepared by
j. w. BULL,
No. 80 Hanover street, Baltimore.
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CITES & FO3're9'.
4 T COST! AT COST!
TERRIFIC PANIC AND EVERLASTING
SLAUGHTER IN DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, &C.,
FROM NOW UNTIL THE 1Sr OF APRIL.

FROM NOW UNTIL THE 1ST OF APRIL
We offer our stock of goods at prime COST
FOR CASH only. We have many desirable
goods, just coming into season, which can be
bodght for less than cost. Our Stock is composed
of everything usually found in the stores OF this
.-.-.is Read these Break Dorm Prices:
All wool French Merino 75c
English Merino, soc,
all wool Mousin 40c,
Delaines, zoe,
Cobergs, 30c,
blacl, Alpaca 30c up.
Special attention called to our stock of CASH
meres.
Ginghams. Ladies Hoods
Cassimeres, Nubas.
Cassinet, - - Gloves,
Blankets. 81 :. Shawls
Hoop Skirts, OS &C Bal Skirts.
All wool Carpet, ~ Insertings, Edgngs,
Merlno Vests, 50 Collars, &C.,
Pocket Books, Z Hosiery.
Domestcs Furs
The above Stock we are determined to close
out at cost: to make room for Spring stock
Call and examine our stock
feb2-tf GILES s. FORRER.
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Our thanks are due DR.. N. Wayt & Bro, Tor
box of the Eclipse Lamp Shade. This is an
accommodating shade, and can be adapted to any
style of chimney. The box contains three shades
and one metal ring-all of which sold for
about the price of any one shade of any other
kind
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

The papers state that "a generous New Eng
lander furnished turkey and mince pie dinners
last Sunday week to the prisoner confined In
several New England prisons This is a fair
sample of New England philanthropy. Muir
derers and thieves are feasted on turkey and
mince pies, which are carried to them past the
doors of honest poor people. The Yankees are
as wrong headed in their philanthropy as in
their politics.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

KILLED man by the name Of John
Nortney, resident Of Martinsburg, was killed
on the railroad bridge below the Depot at that
place, on Wednesday at noon, by an engine. -
He was passing over the bridge, and in getting
way of another he did not see, and was literally
crushed to PIECES He leaves wife and several
small children. Spirit Of jefferson,
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LeONL Notices.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

The CO. partnership here
Il , tofore existing between the subscribers is
this day dissolved by mutual consent
f. NJ. Young will undertake the settlement of
the books of the late firm. Those indebted to us
will greatly oblidge us by making prompt pay
ment. DAVIS a. kAYSER.
Feb. 1st 1862 F. II. YOUNG.
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Mr.. David A. Wee$, in his report, contends
that all household expenses have risen seven
ty nine per CT" since 1860 Every thing has
risen in price, except newspapers ;-=they ap-
pear, generally, to be at q stand still to
prices-though it costs four times as much to
publish them, as it did previous to 1860. :
Alec. Gazette.
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A RELIC.-Mr. Stubs, of this place. has shown
us large brass button, about the size of half
dollar, that was worn many years ago, by Thos-
Jefferson, on an old style swallowtail, blue coat,
in the days of his political glory. 1t was obtain
ed from an old coored servant. who is still living
at Monticello, the residence Of Mr.. Jefferson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-02-16

There are some foolish merchants who think
that it is useless to advertise, and others who ad
vertise on such small scale as to do but little
good at is only once in long while that a
man is found who properly appreciates the value
of printers ink in the accumulation of fortune
When such one is found, however, he always
c11nnnnds -
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For. Bent

ETOzs RENT.-A good STORE ROOM.
Il Apply to G. 4. HELLER,
corner Main and Augusta streets
jan19-tf
HNOAs EsENT-In the Western suburbs of
IL Staunton, new Dwelling House, with six
excellent rooms, kitchen, servants room, &c
The lot on which the house stands is large and
admits of good garden. Apply to
dec22-tf CHARLES D, MCCOY.
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THE MUSICAL SoIREE, of the Staunton Musi-
cal Association, in Odd Fellows Hall, on last
Tuesday night, passed off most pleasantly and
successfully. The inclemency of the weather
prevented many from attending, who would 9TH
erwise have been present.
IL was the intention of the Association to have
repeated their Soiree this evening" but the death
OF an esteemed member will prevent this. We
are authorized to state that the Soiree announced
for This evening will not take place until Tues
day next The Society will meet as usual
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and will continue to keep oar Stock full Goods
sold at Baltimore prices, and guaranteed as rep
resented. feb9-3t
town DaDers cOny 81
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VHRGINEA.-At rules held in the Clerk

Office of the Circuit Court of Bath county.
on Monday, the 4th day of January, 1862
Mark Boon, Plaintiff
against
Lydia Charter, Emily Sandridge, David
Carpenter. and Annss his wife, Daniel
Boon, Aaron Boon, Ephraim Boon. JEFF
frey Boon, George Boon, and William
Miller and Charlotte his wife, Defend'ts.
IN CHANCERY.
This is suit to obtain decree for sale of the
lands in Bath county, of which George Boon died
seized, for the purpose Of making division of the
proceeds amongst his heirs at law-the said lands
not being susceptible of partition by notes and
bonds. And it appearing by affidavit filed in
this cause, that the defendants Daniel Boon. JEFF
frey Boon, Ephraim Boon, and George Boon are
not inhabitants of this Commonwealth on mo-
ton of the plaintiff it is ordered that they do ap-
pear here within one month after due publication
of this order and do what is necessary to protect
their interest. A copy-teste,
jan26-4w G. R. McDANNALD
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During the past month we have had the pleas
ure of entering the names of quite a number OF
new a1vance-paying subscribers upon our sub
scription list and many old subscribers have paid
for the next year in advance. This is the right
way A paper paid for is read with more pleas
ure than when not paid for. This is a philo-
<r1ltb