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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07
NUMBER XIII.
Across the River.
BY LUCY LARcoM.


When for me the silent oar
Parts the Silent River,
And l stand upon the shore
Of the strange Forever,
Shall | miss the loved and known /?
Shall vainly seek mine own?
MID the crowds that come to meet
Spirits sin-forgiven-
Listening tn the echoing feet
Down the streets of heaven
Shall | know footstep near
That l listen, wait for here?
Then will one approach the brink
With hand extended,
One whose thoughts I love to think
Ere the veil was rended,
Saying, Welcome we have died.
And again are side by side"
Saving, II will go with thee,
That thou be not lonely,
To you hills of mystery
l have waited only
Y ntll now to climb with thee
fonder hills of mystery"
Can the bonds that make us here
Know ourselves immortal
Drop away, like foliage Scar.
At life's inner portal?
What is holiest below
Must forever live and glow.
shall love the angels we'll.
After have found them
In the mansions where they dwell
With the glory round them,
But at first, without surprise,
Let me look in human ewes.
Step by step our feet must go
Up the holy mountains
Drop by drop within US flow
Life's unfailing fountain.
Angels sing with crowns that burn
we Shall have song to learn.
He who on our earthly path
Bids us help each other
Who his Well Beloved hath
Made our Elder Brother
Will but clasp the chain of love
Closer when we meet above.
Therefore dread 1 not to 20
Oer the Silent River.
Death, thy Fastening oar I know.
Bear me, thou Life-giver.
through the waters, to the shore
where mine own have gone beforel
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9 N T. !.

Cold winter is at aa~. Vegetation d Kd,
the beauties of the landscape have faded & the
earth now appears in sad r. A. Old Boreas
comes & sings mournful l. E G. over the
graves of the flowers, and *** seem to glisten
from frosty armament. The freezing blast
pierces as with t the clad bosom of want,
while the tears of P L are CONCEALED at their
respective fountains. All who r in E q cir
cumstances, & who R not cursed with NJ L
pockets ought now to X M N into the condi-
ton of those around u & go forward with N
r G 2 mitigate the distress Of the needy
without waiting for N r uncertain X P D
N C-& thereby merit the honor which the x
L N of such an act B stows. The poor R
B found in every of the country & G IS
the multitude Of miserable beggars who even
N V the scanty comfort of the howl, is with
out l.. Nj -, then, the earliest opportu-
nifty of paying that debt of chariT which u o
2 fellow creature in distress, B4 the nag OF
death puts a. your Xistence
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

" The circulation of the ssSPEcTAToR"
is about as great as the combined circula-
tion of both the other papers published in
this place, and has as many subscribers IN
this county alone as are contained in the
whole list of either of the other papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07
IRON WORKS.

DURKE'S IRON WORKS,
II STAUNToN, VA.
VIM. A. BURKE, Proprietor,
NOTICE-Persons having Threshing Machines,
Reapers Mowers, Drills, &C., needing repairs,
can have them done in the very best style and
notice. [ keep constantly on hand repairs for all
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turer's prices. have supply of sections for
the following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Wood
Union
also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
Bickford and Huffman's Grain and Guano Drill.
TERMS CASH w. A. BURKE.
rs am still putting up the best LIVINGS-
TON PLOWS made in the State.
June 16-tf VIM. A. BURKE.
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Fruit Dc Ornamental Trees.
OTAUNTON NURSERIES,
= Stanton. augusta County, "a.
TANNEHILL 6 WHEAT, Proprietors.

TANNEHILL & WHEAT, Proprietors.
We have now growing in our Nurseries
500, 900 Fruit Trees of varieties that have been
tested as suited to our soil and climate. We have
Apple Peach, Pear, Cherry, Apricot Quiace 5c,
Grape Vines, Small Fruits. &C.,
and we hope to be able to fill satisfactorily all
orders that may be sent to u.s.
Our apple are two and three years old from the
graft, and our peach one year old from the bud
each $1,000 per 100.
n. B.-Send in your orders at once. Send for
descriptive Catalogue, containing account of Va. Va
rieties and prices
june15-1y
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PRAY FOR YoUR PAsToRs. He has no right
to hnd fault with his spiritual pastors who has
never helped them with the prayers which the
Church, knowing their peculiar dangers, has
provided and enjoned for their assistance and
support. How often does the Apostle Paul
crave the like benefit from those to whom he
mlnlstered and surely the 'earthen vessels
which bear the treasure of the Gosnel now arc
in as much need of the prayers of the faithfnl
as he was.-Bish0p Core
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

Two boys while searching for muscles in the
Shenandoah River, just below Berry's ferry a
few days ago. came across beautifully engrav
ed silver box, which contained gold watch, 19
solid gold and diamond rings The whole is
valued by competent judges at about 81 400
dollars
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Tobacco.

c. T. COCHRAN. J. E. GUY.
~ G. Z. COCHRAN & 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 public
generally that they are receiving and will keep
Constantly on hand we'll 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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CtOth6ng.
CLOTHING. HATS. Boots & Shoe

CLOTHING, HATS. Boots e. Shoes.
v | would respectfully invite the attention of
my friends and the public to the fact that keep
constantly on hand good stock of CLOTHING,
HATS, BOOTS s. SHOES, and gents furnish
ing goods generally, which will sell on reason
able terms.
Give me a call, and will endeavor to please,
both as to quality and price of goods
E. HAGEMAN,
1unee-ly New St., oppo Va. Hotel.
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CPITLER & UTLEY,
- DEALERS IN
Agricultural Indictments. Machinery

CPITLER & UTLEY,
- DEALERS IN
Agricultural Implements, Machinery
FARMING AND GARDEN TOOLS,
HARD WARE, WOODENWARE, FERTIL-
IZERS, FIELD SEEDS. &C.,
are now receiving and opening large and well
selected assortment of Goods at their warehouse,
Near Rail Road Depot, Staunton, Va.
Their agricultural implements consist in part of
Reapers and Mowers, Threshng Machines,
Hay, Straw and Fodder Cutters, Corn
Forks, Cider Mills, Drills Corn
Planters, Cultivators, Plows
and Harrows, Farm Bells
Grindstones, &c
Their large and we'll selected stock of Hardware
is new and direct from manufacturers and i'm
porters, which they are offering at prices which
cannot fail to please, embraces, In part,
Nails, Horse Shoes, Shovels and Spades, Grain
Scoops Hoes Mattocks and Picks, Forks, Gar
den Rakes, Locks, Bolts and Hinges, and Build
ing Material of every description, Carpenter
Tools, &C., SC.
Also fine assortment of CUTLERY such as
knives and forks, pocket knives, pruning and
budding knives.
They also have cooking stoves, and fine as
sortment of iron and steel.
They have woodenware of every description,
such as buckets, tubs, water kegs, field cans,
churns, &c.
The public are invited to give them call, and
see their goods, as they are guaranteed in every
respect and are offered at very low prices, as
They are determined to build up a trade and all
who are in want of goods in their line-especially
parties who are building, cannot do better in the
State than to buy Of
Near r. r. Depot, Staunton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

Enjoyment of communion with Gods neo-
pie is the binding up of our souls in the bundle
OF life. for every one hath life in him. Doctor
Taylor. the martyr, rejoiced that he ever came
into prison, because he came to have acauaint
ance with that angel of God, as he calls him.
John Bradford. If the society of one sweet
heavenly-spirited man, be enough to make a
prison cheerful, what blessing then is the en-.
joyment of communion with MANY -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

Each true Christian is night traveller; his
life, his walk; Christ his way heaven his home
His walk painful, his way perfect, his home
pleasing. | will not loiter lest | come short of
home l will not wander lest | come wide of
home; but be contented to travel hard and be
sure walk right. So shall my safe way find
its end at home, and my painful walk make my
home welcome = Warr0ick
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

A vine that is left to rambe till it grows all
over the tree-top is not half so much vine as
one that is cut back skllfully, and laid in fair
proportions on the trellis, and tied there. And
man that has his own way, and rambIes lust
as his affections choose to co. is not half so much
a man as one whom God has tenderly pruned,
the man, as in that of the vine, the one that is
wisely checked and trained becomes more fruit
ful, and the fruit becomes better.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

LIVE IN THE SIGHT OF GoD-This is what
heaven will be-the eternal presence of God
Do nothing you will not like God to see Say
nothing you would not like him to hear. Write
nothing you would not like him to read. Go
to no place where you would not like God to
say, ''Show it me-" Never spend your time
in such way you would not like God to say,
"What art thou doing?"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

GOOD AND Evil. are born to tronbie.
and We may depend upon it whilst we live in
this world we shall have it, though with inter
missions; that is, in whatever state we are, we
shall lind mixture of good and evil and there
iore the true way to contentment is to know
how to receive these certain vicssitudes of life.
the returns OF good and evil,- as neither
to be exalted by the one, orsoYerthrown by the
other' put to bear ourselves toward everything
wnicn happens with such ease and indifference
OF mind, as to hazard as little as NAV he -
Sterne - W.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

Fanny Fern says: ''lf one-half of the girls
knew the previous lives of the men they marry,
the list of old maids would be wonderfully in
creased" Whereupon the Boston Post asks
IF the men knew what their future lives were
to be- wouldn't it increase the list OF old maids
still further?''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

The freside is a school ofinfnite importance
it is important because it is universal, and be-
cause the education it bestows, being woven in
with the woof of childhood, gives form and col
or to the whole texture Of life
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

Young man, never speak lightly of lady
with whom you are intimate. The world looks
upon you as her friend, as one who will defend
her good at all times, and never allow it to be
spoken dsrespectfully of; and if you connect
her name with idle JEST it is the 'unkindest
cut of all, - and Injuries her more than the same
remark would from another.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

on which he breathes, sin darkens the windows
Of his soul.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

Were it given to the organic eye to see into
the minds of others, We should Judge man
much more surely from what he dreams than
from what he thinks there is will in the
thought, there is none in the dream.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

BEWARE OF EVIL THOUGHTS. They have
done great mischief in the world Bad thoughts
come first, had words follow, and bad deeds
finish the progress. Watch against them, strive
against them, pray against them. They prepare
the way for the enemy of souls
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

The northern papers publish detailed accounts
Of how Prof. Jenkins, made trip over Mia
CARA Falls last Monday, mounted on veloci-
pede on tight rope The feat was witnessed
by several thousand spectators, and the pity is
that the success OF this poor fool will put it in
to the heads of other fools to follow bis exam
pie and compete with him for the prize of no.
torinty
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

Write your name in kindness love and mercy
on the hearts of those you come in contact
with, and you will never be forgotten.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

When we sec two young lovers kneeling at
the altar, the hearts wish is. that they may re-
semble the married in heaven, who, according
so Swedenborg' vision, always melt into one
ononl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

We should not forget that life is flower,
which is no sooner fully blown thaa it begins to
Wither
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RR. A. M. HENKEL. Staunton, Va

fD formerly of New Market; Va.,l, =, :
ali the branches of the Medical Profession-spe-
cial attention paid to Surgery.
Nav be found at his office at all hours, unless
professionally engaged.
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.
.June % 35ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

The body is tile shell of the soul, and the
dress the husk of the body, bot the husk often
tells what the kernel S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

IHE LORDS PRAYER. many millions
ana millions OF times has that prayer been pre-
wide, indeed, is the sound thereof gone forth,
that daily, and almost without intermission'
from the ends of the earth, and afar off upon
the sea, it is ascending to heaven like incense
and pure offering. Nor needs it the Gift of
prophecy to foretell, that, though heaven and
earth shall pass away" these words of our bless
ed Lord ',shail not pass away" till every peti-
ton In 1t has been answered-till the kingdom
OF God shall come, and His will be done On
earth as it is in heaven. .-Montoomeru
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

Mercy is the fairest letter in Jehovah Iame,
aud love is the noblest attribute of his nature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

Greeley gives the following advice to Tilted
women who contemplate bringing suit for
breach of promise. A deserted damsel instead
of bringing her action may say: "Go wretched
man; be happy if you can but when you join
that gay and festive throng, and other eyes
than mine look love to yours remember that
your own perfdious VOWS the lying utterance Of
your serpent tongue, the empoisoned honey of
your periured lips that moon, that walk, that
declaration sweet; the kiss that first you offer
ed-dream of these until the periured brain no
longer think and madness kindly comes to your
relief, &c, &c., &c p What man of the least
susceptibility would not rather pay moderate
damages than receive blasting, nine times
withering curse like this?'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

VEVHE BEST WHEAT FAN.
i We call the special attention Of every farmer
that may be in want of Wheat Fan to the
Morning Star Fam
manufactured at Charlottesville. It is the best
and most substantial Fan ever offered on this
market Call and examine it at our store.
JUG P. B. HOGE & BRO.
ETE have in store and for sale cheap, a COM
w plete stock of
Groceries, 7obaccos, Cotton Donaestics, Yarn,
and in fact, all actices desired by farmers, which
will be exchanged for all kinds of country pro-
duce. MCCLURE s. BUMGARDNER.
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AGRICULTURAL Implements.


A ATTENTION. FARMERS.-We now
n offer you the best Wheat Drill in the mar
ket-the celebrated Seymour Drill. 1t IS the
best and most durable drill ever offered to the
public, with the addition of Guano Attachment.
Plaster. and all other Fertilizers can be depos-
tied in the ground with the seed, and by remo-
wing the tubes the Fertilizers can be sown broad
cast.
We also have on hand goodsupply of Wheat
Fans, Cider Mills, Cutting Boxes, &C., which
we will sell low for cash.
SPITLER s. UTLEY,
July q near r. Il. Depot
YvHE BEST DRILL.-We are prepared to
offer to the farmers of this and adjoining
counties the best drill ever introduced in this
market. 1t is manufactured at Hagersown, Md.
and warranted to give satisfaction or no sale.
July e. 1869. P. B. HOGE &BRo.
DICKFORD & HUFFMAN DRILL.
ID From its first introduction this Drill took
the first rank; The certificates published of the
superiority of other modern drills, to the drill
made by Bickford s. Huffman gears ago, arehgh
testimonials to its value.
Messrs. B. & FL. have spared no pains in per-
fecting this drill-bringing to their aid all that
many years experience have suggested-making
every year important alterations, until now they
offer, for this year,
The Continuous Grain Distributor.
as the very best Drill yet produced. They have
secured the use of the BEST GUM SPRING
yet invented which will be attached to Drills if
desired.
have sold in this county alone about two
hundred drills and every one being fully war
ranted not one has been returned. Can this be
said of any other Drill in the market?
july20 GEO. e. PRICE, Agent
YVHE LAST AND BEST-Buckeye
Cider MiIls.-Those in want of Cider
Mill should examine this Mill before purchasing
/ consider it decidedly the best mill I have ever
seen, combining in an unequalled degree and in
a manner. peculiar to itself the power of grind
ing as well as crushing the apples. The rollers
are adjustable and the beam and screw of iron,
are of the strongest description. Call early as
my supply is limited GEO. E. PRICE, c-
Sole agent of Manufacturers
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MN. M. McALLISTER,
. Attorney at Law.

Warm Springs, Virginia
Will practice in all the Courts OF the counties q,
Augusta and Allegheny, and as partner WITH
the distinguished William E. Teprl en tba IN eolecn
ton Of claims exceeding $40 each, or $50 in the
aggregate. Attention given, to business IN any
county in the State if specially employed.
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How to get Married.

A new mode of getting spliced, and at the
same time avoiding the ticklish business Of pop
ping the question: has been discovered. We
think it will exactly suit the cases of some who
long to enter the "holy bonds" yet who are
forbidden by extreme modesty The plan ORR
ginated as follows:
A short time since at wedding in South
Carolina young lawyer moved that one man
in the company should be selected as President;
that this President should be duly sworn to
keep entirely secret all the communications that
should be forwarded to him in his official de-
partment that night; that each unmarried gen.
tleman or lady should write his or her name on
a piece of paper, and under it place the name
Of the person they wished to marry, then hand
it to the President for inspection, and if any
l.daand gentleman had reciprocally chosen each
othef, the President was to inform each of the
result and those who had not been reciprocal in
their choice were to be kept entirely secret
After the appointment of the President, COM
muuications were accordingly handed up to the
Chair, and it was found that twelve young ladies
and gentlemen had reciprocal choices and elven
of the twelve matches were solemnized.
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Hotels.
VIRGINIA HOTEL,

F. SCHEFFER, .". Proprietor.
Has been remodelled, repainted and furnished
with entirely new furniture and beds, and ranks
now among the first class hotels of the country.
A fine Livery Stable Bar and Billiard Room
are attached.
Mg- Omnibus free.
aull-tf 4,
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"COSTAR'S"
Standard Preparations
ARE HIS
BE A i TIFIER!
Drugs & Medicines.


vANTHINE REsTORATIvE will pre-
"A vent the Hair from falling out and will
make aasJtgsf i grow Sold by F. Il. blMKi brarsli.t
WINE OF PEPSIN-Highly esteemed in
w Dyspepsia and to promote digestion, can
be had at LINKS Drug store.
"AGAN'S Magnolia Balm for eradica-
Ill ting Tan, Sunburn, Freckles, Pimples, &C.
at LINKS Drug store.
ID ED AND GREEN ANILINE or FU-
III CHINE for coloring, at
au31-tf LINKS Drug store.
DOGG'S GERMAN TONIC.-1ry it if
ID you are suffering with General Debility,
Loss Of Appetite, Dyspepsia Liver Complaint,
Diarrhea, and Dysentery. DR.. Eicheberger's $
word for it, tina. it will do you good.
For sale by EICHELBERGER s. FULTZ,
who are sole agents for it in Augusta county
june29 3.5
~ back the s. M. Woodward interest in my
old establishment, hereafter the business will be
conducted by EICHELBERGER & FULTZ.
AS we will always keep full assortment of
PURE AND FRESH DRUGS,
We will endeavor to give satisfaction to all
marie H. S. EICHELBERGER.
A YER'S celebrated Hair Vigor, Halls Chew
N aler, Woods and Aliens hair restorers,
Rives and Sterling's Ambrosia, with numerous
other preparations for restoring beautifying and
cleansing the nalr, IOr sale at
EICHELBERGER & FULTZS
marie. Drug store.
brushes, Combs, tEc.-A large assort-
Id ment of hair, tooth, nail paint, varnish
granting. Fitch's white wash and all other brush
es kept constantly on hand, at
EICHELBERGER s. FULTZ'S r.
mario. Drug store.
NOn-ExpIOsive Coal OLA genuine
~ article of non-explosive coal oil, lamps,
lamp shades, chimneys. &c, at f.
EICHELBEGER & FULTZS,
marie. Drug store.
FREsH ARCTIC SODA WATER at
EICHELBERGER & FULTZ'S
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The literature of the day-Chinese tails.
Be honest, just, and fear not.
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RENTISTRY.--- <
q. H. Henkel. ID. ID. S. WI6

Regpectfully informs the public that he IS now
located in Staunton, and is prepared to operate
recognized 6y the profession. Artificial teeth
inserted on Gold, Silver, or Vulcanite Plates
All operations guaranteed to give satisfaction.
rs Anasthetics administered when desired.
Office on corner of Main and Augusta streets, up
stairs. Entrance on Augusta street.
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Professional Directory.

~ TRAVERS PHILLIPS,
ATTORNEY AT Law,
os Stauastom Virginia.
Will nractice in all the Courts of Augusta ana
Allegheny, and in the Circuit Courts OF Rock
Special attention given to collecting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-07

A superior Suspender for Skirts or Pants
anequalled Brace for the Shoulders.
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II AW NOTICE.-The undersigned have re-
{ice of the Law Address: Shefey d Bumgard-
ner, Staunton, Va.
HUGH W. SHEFFEY,
:,,oe-3m JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.