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| eyes" ri qia aoia1sai
| Then it is all right. Jim bear hand, for
| it is confounded heavy.
| But am quite sure there must be some
mistake still insisted the perplexed Mrs.
Lowe. ta % s
mot at all, said loud voice behind her.
She turned around in anAazement.
You KNOW continued the uncle, ''that
am going to come and live with you, and
thought [ would pay my board in advance, that
is all. AS you expressed wish yesterday for
piano, thought it would be as acceptable
way as any"
You uncle! Why-excuse me--but I
thought from-from.' - ~. h
You mean," said he smiling, that you
thought from my appearance that [ could not
afford it. And confess said he, casting
glance at himself in the glass, "that my dress
IS not in the extreme of the fashion, and in fact
L was obliged to look sometime when / called
at the second hand clothing store the other
day, before / could find these. However, as [
have got all the service | wished out of them,
shall throw them aside tomorrow, and ap-
pear more respectfully clad
w hat are you wealthy, uncle?''
Depend upon 1t, Anna, l didn't spend ten
years in the East Indies for nothing" was the
reply. Il had mind, however, to put on the
appearance of a poor man and SO test the af-
lection and dls1ntereStednesS OF my Telatlons.-
One of them, however, found not at home;
[ am happy to find myself at home with the
other. aafT 1t 1 p
Let US return to the aristocratic Mrs. B.,
who in a few evenings succeeding the events
here recorded, was in her drawing room re-
ceiving calls. nlf / e asi s e3essfIsa sslb +,
BY the way said fashionable visitor,asI
am to have your relatives, the Loves, for my
next door neighbors" 1,i.sl H.te 80 9
Next door neighbors!" exclaimed Mrs
Beaumont in amazement. ''What do you
mean?'' 9iba5ia fi4osi4Fa sdfIW 5aaa
! rs it possible you have not heard of their
good fortune? Mrs. loves uncle has just re-
turned from the East Indies with an immense
fortune H-ga ~ sHrefa) rair
He has taken house In the same block
with ours, and when they have moved into it,
will take up his residence with them. Mean
while he is stopping at the R House. I" RI
'Whatl Henry Beaumont" maiiH
The very same, but | thought you knew
it" fv# Ia. + +
When the visitor withdrew, Mis- Beaumont
ordered carriage, and Immediately drove to
the hotel where her husband S uncle was stop.
ping. She sent up her card and requested an
audience fr,rs2ef5 s< arfg.lt
The servant soon returned with another card
on which were traced the significant words -
T1G NOT At HOME. -
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NOT AT HOME.

An elderly man, sIlabbiiy attlred, was seen
walking through one ct the fashionable streets
in large city one cold December day. His
coat was of coarse grey, aud had evidently seen
hard service, though still perfectly whole and
neat The traveller walked slowly along as |
have said, examining carefully as he passed the
names on the door plates. He finally paused
before dwelling Of snowy exterior, which it we
may credit the testimony Of the plate upoG the
door, was occupied by Alexander Beaumont.
Alexander Beaumont! yes, that's the
house." murmured The traveller to himself, as
he ascended the steps and rang the door bell.
His summons was answered by servant
who, after moments scrutiny, which appa-
rently was not of very favorable character, said
roughly
Wen, sir, what do you want?'
'Is Mr. Beaumont at home?' asked the old
man, without needing the intentional rudeness.
mo, sir, he is not.
''Then perhaps can see his wife p
II think it very doubtful, but | will go and
see.'
The servant withdrew without asking the old
man to enter, though the day was very cold,
and his clothing seemed to be hardly sufficient
to protect him from Its lnclemency.
Mrs Beaumont was reclining en- fanteull IN
a room handsomely furnished. The last new
magazine was in her hand, and her eyes were
listIessly glancing over It's pages. She was ln-
terrupted in her reading by the entrance Of the
servant.
aWell. what now. Betiy?' she inquired.
s'There is a man down stairs wants to see
you, ma am
ssMan a gentleman YOU mean
ssNo. ma'am." said Betty, stoutly. for she
well understood what made up gentlemen in
the conventional sense Of he term; 1T isn't a
gentleman at all, for he got. on an old grey
coat and he has not got any gloves on.
"What can he want OF ine
81 don know he inquired after Nir. Beau
| mont first.
You didn't bring him in the parlor, did
you?' "a
The girl shook her head,
You did right and you d better tell hin
| L IN not at home. :,
| Mrs. Beaumont Is not at nome, said Bet
| ty, reappearing at the door.
"I SUPPOSE that means she is engaged, sait
the old man: II think she will see me whel
she learns who am. Tell her | am her hus
! band uncle, and my name Is Henry Beau
mont"
..That old rag ia 9 masters uncle said Bet
tv wondering as she assembled the stairs.
"Good heavens p said her mistress, it ain
that old veteran VINO stroled off years ago no
bodv knows where. I did hope he never woule
come back again And now suppose he is az
moor as a rat and wants help. Well, he won
get it if | can help it; but | suppose | mus
The lady descended fully prepared to give
the visitor frigd reception. -, :,
''I' m not mistaken, SAID the :; OLD man witt
feeling, 1T S Alexander Wl1e.,
''You are right, sir. am the wife Of Mr.
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Ftat5t <G Ornamental Trees.
CTAUNTON NURSERIES,.

y TANNEHILL g WHEAT, Proprietors.
We will have ready for sale this Fall, large
stock of desirable fruit trees of the popular vari
cites, consisting Of Apple Pear Peach, Cherry,
Apricot, &C. Our apple are years old from the
graft, and our peach year from the bud-each
$40 per hundred
We would suggest to those intending to pur-
chase not to delay sending on their orders but to
ed, as they will then be sure of obtaining the
kind they desire.
N B.-Send for Descriptive Catalogue, con-
tanning an account of varieties and list of prices.
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REOsyS! PLOSyS!!-I~N
wish to call the attention Of IN- q :
farnoorc ard tho uhlic to my

maj 10 I'll y
REOWS! PLOSVS!LI~
wish to call the attention of HN q
farmers and the public to my
LIVIN. STON PLOWS-Nos. /, 8, A. 5, and
6; all of these numbers will fit the old Bradley
Castings in every way, made at or near Midway,
Rockbridge county. / also make very superb
or hillside for two horses, and will have very
good one-horse in time for fall blowing single
and double shovel plows of superior style.
Having carried on the Plow business in South
Western Virginia, for 16 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 nv fortune am determined TO secure a
reputation for making the best plows and of deal
ing honestly with my customers. have made
the plow my study, and can make and tit 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 portion of your patron
age. Shop-adjoining Staunton nursery immle-
diately on Va. c. r. Z. All repairing done in
the very best manner and with dispatch. Cast
ings, Lumber and Produce taken in exchange
Orders addressed to W. j KELLER, Staun.
ton, will receive prompt attention
You will find all of these Plows for sale at
BAKER BROS, near Rail Road Depot.
may 26-1yr
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YObUCCO.

n r roruRAN j. E. GUY.
OLD FIRM REVIVED
" G. 7. COCHRAN 81 CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
TOBACCO. SNUFF AND CIGARS,
at the old stand, on New street, would respect
fully announce to their friends and the publlc
generally that they are receiving and will keep
Constantly on hand well selected stock OF
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, and Cigars,
ranging from the choicest to the cheapest grades.
Also Snuff Pipes, Stems, Matches, &C.
Staunton, Oct 9th, 1868.
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sTAUNTON, VA, TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1869.

sjdGri The circulation of the SPECTATOR"
is, about as great as the combined circula-i
tionI Iof both the other papers published in
this place, and has as many subscribers in
this county alone as are contained in the
whole hist of either of the other papers.
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NUMBER XXXIV.
Cometh a Blessing down.
BY MARY FRANcFs 9YLER.


Not to the man of dollars,
MOTTO the man of deeds,
Not to the man of cunning,
Not to the man of creeds;
Not to the one whose passion
Is in the worlds renown.
Not in the form of fashion,
Cometh q blessing down.
Not unto lands expansion,
Not to the misers chest,
Not to the princely mansion,
Not to the blazoned crest;
Not to the scrdid worldling,
Not to the knavish clown,
Not to the naughty tyrant,
Cometh blessing down.
Not to the folly-blinded. a.8c
NJ OF to the stepped in shame.
Not to the carnal-minded,
g Mot to unholy fame; '.i-l 80
Not in neglect of duty.
Not in the monarch's crown.
Not at the smile of beauty. i
Cometh blessing down.
But to one whose spirit a
I learns for the great and good,
Unto the one whose store-house
Yielded the hungry food: f
Unto the one who la6ors
Fearless of foe or frown:
Unto the kindly-hearted,
Cometh q blessing down.
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Professional Directory.

DR. .B. p. REESE has moved his Otiiee te
Main street, nearly opposite Wayt d Bro's
drug store Has had an experience OF over Il
wears in the profession, and given special atten-
ton to the treatment Of diseases pecullar 70 1e-
town and country.
Office hours from to o'clock, a. M and te
g - ~ = feb16-6m
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The Present Decentralization.

AT no period in the history of the country
has there been such a general and utter de-
pravation of public morals as now exists The
rights of property and of person, the obligations
of truth and the sacredness of social virtue, ap-
pear to be losing their wonted hold upon the
public mind; and as people we are rushing
into a condition Of social anarchy, and casting
away all the bonds that hold society in healthy
cohesion. The evidences of this deplorable ten
dency are apparent on every hand. Crime
abounds everywhere. Shooting has become a
common method Of avenging the most trivial
wrongs; and every day brings its lists of brutal
murders, committed for the sordid objects of &C.
quiring paltry amount of pelf Or to satisfy an
unbrldled passion for revenge. rsgacI 3
This deplorable condition of things is to be
regarded as one of the natural consequences OF
the late war The true remedy is to be found
in those who have specially to deal with the
morals of the people appealing in thunder tones
to the conscience of the nation, and In this way
effecting reascendancy of the moral over the
brute forces Of society. Ministers of religion,
judges, lecturers, authors, editors, your special
present mission is to renovate the public con
science and call the people back to the old
paths. Rich. Neacs. gsue s
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Coop ADVICE. AT the installation Of
Baptist minister, in Lower Canada, recently
the 0TTng @ adTs9 ss was the eGhngrega
suggest that you pray for your minister daily
guard his reputation carefully hear him preach
weekly; hsten to the Word wakefully treasure
it up joyfnlly labor with him pathetically, both
individually and collectively; attend the pray
er and conference meeting constantly support
the Sabbath School promptly give him a bit
of meat and ball Of butter occasionally; call
on him frequently to tarry briefly greet him
cordially but not rudely-and may the God of
all graces bless you abundantly, and add unto
you daily such as shall be saved eternally"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-04

After war of the most bloody and destruc-
tive character, followed by four years of steadi-
ly increasing poverty and embarrassment, it is
most assuredly time that we had settled down
to the only practical conclusions that there is no
way but to make the best of our situation, and
bring the State into the Union under the direc-
ton of that Federal power which there is no
escaping For the first time in the four years
the Executive and Congress are agreed in the
policy of reconstruction and for the first time
iu those years that policy has been somewhat
relaxed in behalf of this State of Virginia Not
to seize the opportunity thus offered to bring in
the State would be folly aggravated by mad
ness What hope beyond this is there? We
have an administration that has four years to
run /; House of Representatives, the political
complexion of which cannot possible be chang
ed in less than three years; and Senate which
is alike interchangeable for at least ten. Forwhat
shall we pause, and on what shall we fix our
hopes but in immediate reconstruction under
the modified measure now offered to Virginia?
Indeed if anybody harbors the hope that the
people who now control this nation will ever
change their views of the measures now pre-
vailing tits beyond question that that change
cannot take place while those measures are re-
ssted.-Rich. Dispatch s Es.s iz
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A writer speaks of hut so miserable that it
ddn't t know which way to fall, and SO kept
standing This is like man that had such a
complication Of diseases that he didn't know
which to die of, and so lived on.
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Groceries and Produce.
NEW FISH! NEW FIsH!!

NIEW FISH! NEW FIsH!!
No. Potomac HERRING,
No. ! Potomac SHAD.
POTATOES
: = Extra Early, Jackson White, $500
Peach Blow, and Long Johns, at
ap1a Burwell Building.
VREEN CORN AND TOMATOES,
~ CLEVELAND s. SEARS.
Nheese and Maccaroni. for sale by
| u CLEVELAND & SEARS.
lava, Laguyra and Rio COffees, in
''O-V ''>> ~ CLEVELAND & SEARS
NINE Gunpowder Tea and Tea SUI
l. s"'' ~ 9'''' . CLEVELAND 6 SEARS.
OYRUPS az MOLASSES, all grades, just
= received by CLEVELAND d SEARS.
TSOR Choice Pickles, Spices. dc. &C..
| 4 call on CLEVELAND s. SEARS.
Nhewing and Smoking Tobacco. AT
- ~" As'''' CLEVELAND s. SEARS.
! 1YoffOn Warm and Brown Cotton, for
sale by CLEVELAND 81 SEARS
"arelwarc. Wood and Willow Ware
Ill for sale by CLEVELAND s. SEARS. >
A LII KINDS of COUNTRY PRODUCE
Map1s-tf 'i''N CLEVELAND s. SEARS.
DICHARDsON & WHEAT.
GROCERIES AND PRODUCE,
all kinds of best Family Groceries, 60
large and well selected Stock,
aq NOW IN STORE.
The attention of the Farmers and Citizens
generally, is called to our Present
~. Stock of Groceries, viz:
SUGARS-of all Grades and Qualities. d /.
COFFEES-f Lowest Quality to highest.
SYRUPS AND MOLASSES,
Prime Lot.
A Prime Lot of SOLE LEATHER,
~ s.s. white and Red,)
COTTON CLOTHS-Best Brands,
LIVERPOOL SALT, large lot on hand,
large, well filed sacks. a - ,ase
~ COTTON YARNS-Best Brands.
I've are paying the highest cash prices for
FLOUR, sis
I GRAIN, --, IS e.-g. 80. fas
, SEED. bea Fl i5oe9 rs.gsa
BUTTER,
$3.50 @ LARD, a7esJ
-rssa 20 - EGGS,
l=e- 4. r.. -s. POTATOES,
and country Produce generally, .rsa g =
We desire all who wish to sell or buy to call
and see US. s.er.ss..ss 81.
RICHARDSON & WHEAT,
Cor. Main and Augusta Streets,
Staunton, Va.
Oct 13 a 81
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nENTgSTRY... aa2l1 &
GA = 8 m. HenkeI. ID. d. 8. HW

Respectfully informs the public That ne Is now
located in Staunton, and is prepared to operate
recognized 0y the profession. Artificial teeth
inserted insert on Gold, Silver. or Yulcanite Plates
All operations guaranteed to give satisfaction.
rs Anesthetics administered when desired.
Office on corner of Main and Augusta streets, up
stairs Entrance on Augusta street
dac8-ly#
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nRNEESSEONALC CARD.-In addition
to the courts of common pleas of Augusta
county. will hereafter attend the courts OF Rock
bridge Highland, Bath and Rockingham; My
Office is on the east side of the Court-House
sonare second of the brick row in approaching
from the court buildings, Staunton.
oct6-1yr JOHN b. WAIIo,
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Books.


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for tha Hours, The American Agricultural An
nuaI E for 1869 Cast up by the Sea- by Sir Samuel
smith, The 0uldee Church by T. '; Z Moore, Il The
Corporate Life of the Church, by T. v Moore
A variety of Cook Books. ,onr comAN
feb2 RODI. " y -
TEvE ROOKS.-MOhun: or the Last
novs of LEE and his Paladins by John
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Land. hIv Children with the Poets, by Harriet b.
Appleton's Illustrated Almanac ana for dS6y ond
Hagerstown Almanacs Tor loo9-hhgiiSn anu
Cbean editions of SCOTS, Dickens, and Mar
ryatts novels. PORT COWAN.
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13xctiO3a G Commission Houses
vuytEE OLD ESTABLISHED
-T 4u Auction House,

We have removed our Auction House to the
Wharf Row, 2 doors north of the bridge, on Au-
gusta street, where we propose con ducting on an
enlarged scale, the
- AUCTION and Commission Business,
in all its branches.
Consignments of all kinds are respectfully So
licted We will attend to the sale of all kinds
of property in the town and country, -,
Regular sales at auction every Wednesday and
Saturday evening at our Store Room, and every
Saturday morning in front of the Court House
We refer, by permission, to any Ge,ette,nGn IN
Augusta county PECK GUSHING,
;aSn Id ~ Auctioneers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-04

SAYING GRAcE-A good story is told of an
eccentric old gentleman, who, although oc-
casionally addicted to the habit of swearing, was
still punctilious in regard to saying grace at his
table. and this he never omitted On any occasion.
The story runs, that, on holiday, the old gen
tleman invited sea captain, a jolly old weather
beaten tar of his acquaintance, to dine with
him. They sat down to dinner, and the old
gentleman, according to custom, commenced
saving grace but the captain, whose attention
had been diverted for the moment, hearing the
old gentleman speak, thought he was address
ing him, and turned to him with, What did
YOU say, squire ?" why, dit. man I'm say
iug grace
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RR. A. VI. HENKEL; Staunton, Va.'
I'D formerly of New Market, Va.,l
Respectfully offers his services to the public IN
all the branches of the Medical Professlon-spe-
cial attention paid to Surgery. :,
Nav be found at his Office at all hours, unless
professionally engaged.
Ali calls promptly attended to, both day and
night in the country as we'll as IN the town.
Ofice-on Bruce's corner, up stairs Entrance
on Augusta street, doors from corner.
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- Address-"staunton Spectator" staunton,
Augusta County, Va. -.
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Our convictions, as the readers of this paper
know, are very decided. Our trumpet has Civ
en- forth no uncertain sound. We have not hes
itated to approve or condemn the course of any
of our public men as it seemed to US right
I Upon every question connected with the lnte-
rests of Virginia we have plainly stated our
views. We should rejoice to see the whole par
| ty united upon the platform for which we have
so long fought. But if this be impracticable,
and the assembled representatives of our peo-
| pie determine upon change of front, no pride
Of opinion shall make US obstinately throw a
| single impedment in the way OF the success Of
| the plan which they may submit Any thing
will be better than dlssension in our own ranks.
| We cannot, we must not lose a single white
maa s vote. No prospect can be SO appalling
as the election of the miserable carpet bag tick
ct, with the Underwood Constitution fastened
upon u.s. And next to this, nothing could be
more disastrous than continuance of military
rule, with two. thirds of the counties OF the
State in anarchy and confusion. We need rest
and peace We will follow any course which
may be agreed upon that promises to lead US
out of this abominable state Of disquiet and un-
certainty under which we have SO long suffered.
Bedford Sentinel. ........
We are in favor of reconstruction on pro-
per, constitutional terms-are opposed to mill
/
of affairs not only anomalous, but every way
wrong and injurious, and desire the State TO be
restored to its connection with the General Gov
ernmeDt as part of the United States s--as
much in favor of these things as any one. But
at the same time we are satisfied that those
| who have been led to think that ''reconstruc-
ton the election of Representatives to Con
gress and the holding of elections Throughout
the State for officers and Legislators is to ac-
complish the material prosperity which oyel
sangpine men have predicted, aud to bring back
to US wealth, prosperity, business, trade, and
all that, vii! find themselves mistaken. 4
change of political condition, return 10 cvi
government and State action, would doubtless
be of much benefit. But for the steady advance
and increase Of material prosperity, other thing
must be added to political reconstruction. :
AteC, Gazette. I.e- ..@s-...,~. 49, r -.
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VOLUME XLvI.
Stauntun gpettator.
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Richard Mauzy & 90.
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For yr., So in Currency, or equivalent opescie
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yx1M. CHAPMAN, D: D: So. A

w STANTON, VA. e1f1fn c1
Office, at his old stand, South side OF Main st,
With fifteen years experience in his profession,
feels warranted in saying that all operations alg
to compete with any done in the cities OF, else
where. Teeth mounted on gold, silver and vuI-
canite. Nitrous Oxide, Gas and Chloroform ao-
ministered when desired. .sss Z sepo-ly--
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Weigh every step that you are about to take
whenever passions become involved. How
often do things assume different aspect when
they are fairly considered.
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Women charm, as general thing, in proper
ton as they are good. A plain face with a
heart behind it is worth world of heartless
beauty. Men who have tried both uniformly
agree to this. IT, frg -surI ,.e,
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Christ, as it were, left His Father. when He
descended from heaven; and left His Mother,
when He departed from the unbeiieving syna-
gorue and lie cleaved to His wife, the Holy
Church; and these twain are one Body.