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Portable Fence.
NEW FENCE.-Tbe attepti

NEW FENCE.-The attention of the
IA farmers of this county is requested to a
new style of BOARD FENCE, a specimen of
which is to be seen in the Courthouse yard.
than the ordinary board fence, can be put up and
taken down with great rapdity, is firm and dura-
BILE, can be prepared during the winter and pre-
sents many points of advantage for the consider
alton of the farmer
Farm rights will be disposed of upon reasona-
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mar 24-tf Wind copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-26

A BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATION is said of
the Icelanders that they scrurulously observe
the usage Of reading the sacred scriptures eve
ry morning, the whole family joining in the
singing and prayers. When the Icelander
awakes, he salutes no person until he has sau
ted his God. He usually hastens to the door,
adores the author OF nature aud providence,
grant you good day." What beautiful il
lustration is this of the Christian obligations on
the part Of householders to recognize and
Worship God.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-26
NUMBER Xxx.
Nothing But Leaves

Nothing but leaves. The spirit grieves
Over a wasted life; so ~
Sin committed while conscience slept.
Promises made and never kept; H-
Hatred, battles and strife
Nothing but leaves.
Nothing but leaves no gathering sheayes
Oflife's fair ripened grain;
Words idle words, for earnest deeds; tf
We sow our seeds-lo tares and weeds
We reap for toll and pain
Nothing but leaves
Nothing but leaves; memory weaves
No veil to screen the past
As we retrace our weary way, 1
Counting each lost and misspent dav
We sadly find at last aa
ID 9i'issa Nothing but leaves ars
And shall we meet our Father SD, .1-
Bearing our withered leaves? -rD
The Saviour looks for perfect fruit
We stand before Him, humbled. mute.
a1 Writing the words He breathes-- ,.~...y
.,-hE Nothing but leaves
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-26
Watches and Je1UeL9'y.

A. A. CONE. JAMES E. HANGER,
formerly with J. w. Meredith. Of Augusta.
AIEW FIRNE AND NEW GOODS
CONE s. HANGER, at Mayne's old
stand, Main street. Situation, Va, have just re-
ceived a we'll selected stock of fine Watches,
Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware, Spec
tacles and everything usually found in first
class store.
re- Special attention is called to our stock of
Watches, Gold and Coin-Silver Cases. The cell
ebrated American Waltham Watch, from Is to
20 per cent cheaper than ever before. Also Bri-
dal Presents of every description and all orders
for the same promptly attended to.
We ERE determined to build up frst-class
trade In this place, and can make it to the inter-
est of eveey one to give us call before purcha,
sing elsewhere. Highest cash price given for old
gold and silver.
All repairing done by experienced workmen
and warranted.
oct90-6m CONE & HANGER.
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TNiLOri71g.
IUILOTI1Iy.
TAILORING! !!---The

TAILORING! 1.-THE
co-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves & Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved ed
and the business will hereafter be conducted by
p B. Graves alone.
He has reduced his prices for cash, and will do
all kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring busl-
ness, in the very best manner, and at tg4res so
low that no one will fail to be satisfied. lie has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
all his friends and the public generally to give
him call.
july 60 Z. b GhA Eo
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Carriage Factory.
+ AMES HI. WATERS.

e1 CARRIAGE MANUFACTU
(Hardy's Old Stand Staunton, Va,
will warrant all new work and will furnish it a
cheap as any shop in the country; will also pay
special attention to repairing, and hopes, by strict
attention to business and fair dealing to merit
the patronage of the public.
eb4-tojanT69 JAS. H. WATERS.
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MSEEi7aefa,.
"a Nillinery Millinery! Millinery !

M
Just received, the latest styles of colored and
mourning Bonnets and Hats, beautiful stock of
Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers and Wreaths, bon
net Velvets, Silk and Satins, BRIDAL BON
NETS of different styles at the Ladies' Bazaar
Trimmings of all kinds, consisting of colored
and black Bullion Fringes, Gmps, Cords and
Tassels, Silk and Velvet Buttons, Velvets, All
widths, colors, &c.
Best quality French Corsets, Hoop Skirts. Kid
Gloves, Lace Collars, Satins, Velvets, Silks,
Thread Laces, Gimpure Laces, Cluny Laces,
Valencienne Lace, &C., at the
LADIES BAZAAR.
- next door to the Post Office,
Hunter & Nowlns old stand
va Ladies wishing to make their own Bon
nets will be furnished with all the materials.
IEVEWPLE OF FASHION.-Mrs Kelley
i is now receiving new and elegant assort-
ment of CLOAKS, which she offers very low
for cash, and also new HAIR BRAIDS AND
FRIZZES. nov1O
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WeIL DjggINg.
rrsJn AVN yEvNERAI,

xXTEET. DIGGING AND MINERAL
w PROSPECTING.-Th undersigned, an
experienced Well Digger is prepared to under
take the digging and repairing of Wells in this
locality or County. He viii work by contract or
by the day as preferred. ,o
He has also considerable experience 03 years.
in the mineral business and will engage in pros
pecting for minerals for parties desiring his SER
vices. He can be found on application to John
Day, Staunton.
dec 22-1y WIN. II. MAKKS.
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Farming Implements !
IRON WORKS,

DURKE's IRON WORKS,
ID 1I7Iil ba8 a9o4 STAUNToN, VA
VIM. A. BURKE, ...... ....... Proprietor,
NOTICE-Persons having Threshing Machines,
can have them done in the very best style and
workmanship, at Burkes Iron Works at short
notice, / keep constantly on hand repairs for all
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turer's prices / have a supply OF sections for
the following machines
Buckeye Reaper and Mover,
a Wood
4 ITnion ssa
also all the repairs. for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
SCI and
Bickford and Huffman's Grain and Guano Drill.
TERMS CASH w. A. BURKE.
M9> I am still putting up the best LIVINGS-
Jun June if' l6otf mace ~ w WM. Ma a. BURKE.
DLOWSg PLOWS!!-I~
wish to call the attention of \X
farmers and the public to my szzsk keszaziz,
LIVIN STON PLOWS-Nos. !, I, A. 8, and
6; all of these numbers will fit the old Bradley
Castings in every way. made at Or near Midway,
Rock bridge county. / also make very superb
or hillside for two horses, and will have very
good one-horse in time for fall plowing-single
Having carried on the Plow business in South
Western Virginia for 16 successive years, and
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, I 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 ft 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 adjoining Staunton nursery. imme-
diately on Va. c. R. K. All repairing done in
ings, LUMBER and Produce taken in exchange
Orders addressed to W. ] KELLER, Staun-
ton, will receive prompt attention. e fte
You will find all Of these FloWs for sale at
BAKER BROS, near Rail Road Depot.
may 26-lyr
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Two young Kentuckians got into difficulty
at Sharpsburg, ON Christmas Eve, and killed
each other
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Professional Directory.

I'D M =. IN. HenkeI, D. ID. s. oSfrn
Respectfully informs the public that he is now
located in Staunton, and is prepared to operate
on the natural teeth according to the latest styles
recognized pu o by the profession. Artificial teeth
inserted on Gold, Silver, or Vulcanite Plates
All operations guaranteed to give satisfaction.
@- Anmsthetics administered when desired.
Office on corner of Main and Augusta streets. up
stairs. Entrance on Augusta street. =
1uH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-26

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
square, second of the brick row IN approaching
from the court buildings, Staunton; ,e,
oct6-lyr JUdN ID. va -,
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xKTsI. CHAPMAN. ID. ID. S.,

'-' STANTON, VA. esffn 2.
Office, at his old stand, South side OF Main 81.
With fifteen years experience in his profession,
feels warranted in sa ing that all operations are
Zone In the most skillful manner and warranteu
n comnete with any done in the cities Or else
where. Teeth mounted on gold silver and vui-
cante Nitrous Oxide, Gas and Chloroform al
ministered when desired. sepo-1y
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>R a. Eg. HARRIS.

= ss' - STAUNTON, VA,
fas had over 25 years experience in the various
branches as Practitioner OF medical science.
Snacial attention given to diseases peculiar to
females Patients from distance can be accom-
roodated with Board at frst-class Boarding hou-
ses. Patients waited on in the country when de-
sired. -, Ar
and and O clock p. M.
aess- Office on Main Street, 2 doors East from
Dr.. Chapman's, Surgeon Dentist, and nearly OPP
nosite Taylor 81 Powelfs. teoAo-ly
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vUyHE Undersigned offers at private sale
his house and lot on Market street, in the
Eastern par seei OF meTr oppos'e
aug27-tf ID. Z. BLACKBURN,
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Groceries and Produce.


AVE have constantly on hand choice lot of
w FAMILY SUPPLIES, consisting OF
choice white wheat family Flour,
Teas Coffees and Sugars of all grades,
Sugar cured and country hams,
Sweet and Irish Potatoes,
Fresh boted meal,
81 Fresh ground buckwheat
Spices of all kinds, cheese, crackers, DC. 8
Also. a good lot of wooden ware and prime
lot of Marshall Salt"
We have also in store good assortment of
Tobacco which we offer at factory prices, and to
Country produce bought and sold for cash.
III. KERR s. BRO.
s General Produce Merchants,
4t Old Burwell Building,
nov1O-tf Staunton, Virginia.
DICHARDSON & WHEAT.
GROCERIES AND PRODUCE,
all kinds of best Family Groceries,
large and well selected Stock,
:, aa5 NOW IN STORE. ae
The attention of the Farmers and Citizens
generally, is called to our Present
Stock of Groceries, viz: as.s
/ 81 SUGARS-of all Grades and Qualities.
COFFEES-fro Lowest Quality to highest
SYRUPS AND MOLASSES,
M Prime Lot.
A Prime Lot of SOLE LEATHER.
white and Red,l
COTTON CLOTHS-Best Brands,
LIVERPOOL SALT, large lot on hand,
large, we'll filled sacks
COTTON YARNS--Bes Brands
We are paying the highest cash prices for
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EAR. j. HI. FULTZ. Graduate of Jefferson
ID Medical College, Philadelphia, offers nj his
services to the citizens OF Staunton and vlclnty'
Ofice-opposite Virginia Hotel. W
ono A-6.,a
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Real Estate agency.
House Joining.

TEvHE Undersigned offers his services to
such persons in town or county as may wish
to have Cdrpenteri,ag aoork or House 'oiains
done on the best terms.
aug 27-tf ,. r. BLACKBURN.
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nR. A. M. HENKEL. staunton, Va,

ID (Formerly of New Market Va =
kesnectfIIly offers his services to the public, in
ali the branches of the Medical Profession-spe-
cial attention paid to Surgery
May 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 81
auo4-6m
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VOLUME lXLVl..
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THOMAS C. ELDER,

,prANDo SMITH. THOMAS c. ELDER,
late of Lunenburg county.
NMFT7F e. ELDER,
~ ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
W Stauatoal, Va.
Practice in the Courts of Augusta and adjoining
Counties, and in the Federal Court at Staunton'
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II. ARTHUR, d. D. S., (of6ce one door
a from corner of Beverly and New streets,

THOS J. NICHE. }. w. g. SMITH.
AEICHEE & SMITH.
$E ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Staunton, Va,
Practice in the Federal Court at Staunton in all
he Courts Of Augusta county in the Circuit and
ounty Courts of Rockingham; and in the Cir
:uit Courts of Rockbridge.
Collection of claims promptly attended to.
Nny 14-tf
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-04-08
FROM TE.N.NESSEE.

Johnson's Reception in Nashville Ovation
ID the Ex-President.
Special Despatch 70 The Eoentng Telegraph.
NASHVILLE, April S.--The reception to ex-
President johnson yesterday was nothing short
of grand popular ovation. Such widespread
spontaneous enthusiasm has not been witnessed
in Nashville for many years. johnson was met
on his way to this city at Murfreesboro by two
large delegations from here and by the splendid
band of the 4th Infantry. He spoke at Muir
freesboro about half an hour, and arrived in
this city at 4'30. Although the train upon which
he came was nearly two hours behind time, yet
the thousands who had assembled at the depot
patiently waited his coming. He was received
with vociferous cheers and an enthusiasm that
knew no bounds. An open carriage awaited him
drawn by six white horses draped with flags.
The procession was headed by two brass bands,
and marched along the principal streets and
around the public squares. johnson stood up In
the carriage, and bowed to the multitude, who
cheered him continually. Fully fifteen thousand
people turned out TO welcome him.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-04-08
Terrible Calamity on the Pacific
Coast -COnfiagration at the
Gold Mines-Thirty-siX
Miners Burned to
Death.
Ex-President Johnson's Politi-
cal Tour Affairs in
Baltimore.
Financial and Commercial
FROM CALIFORNIA;.

FriRhtful Accident in Nevada Gold Mine
Thirty-sx Miners Burned to Death.
SAN FRANCISCO, April IA fire broke out this
A. NJ. in the Yellow Jacket mine, at Gold Hill,
Nevada, and soon communicated to the Ken
tuck and Crown Point mines. Thus far, at
p. NJ, eleven bodies have been taken from the
shafts of the three mines, and other bodies are
seen at the bottom of the Kentuck shaft, but il
Is impossible to remove them on account of the
heat.
1t is uncertain how many persons are In the
mines. The excitement IL 30 great that 1t has
been impossible to call the roll. Sixty mon were
at work on the two levels of the Crown Point
minc but il il not known how many escaped.
The distress is fearful; the wives and children of
the miners are congregated at the entrance OF
the mines, calling for their missing husbands and
fathers.
SP. N.-The latest report from Gold Hill
says that the number of dead is thirty-six,
follows:-Five in the Yellow Jacket, eight in the
Kenntuck and twenty-three in the Crown Point
mine.
The fire originated in the Kentuck mine, and
is now spreading towards the Yellow Jacket
slope. The iremen succeeded in getting hose
down the Yellow Jacket shaft to the level of the
fire, and hopes entertained that the flames
will soon be subdued; if not, when all expecta-
tions Of saving more lives abandoned, the
mouth will be closed, ventilation stopped, and
the fire thereby smothered.
The Yellow Jacket, Crown Point, and Kentuck
are unconnected with other mines under ground,
and there n no probability of the fire extending
beyond them Virginia City Is almost deserted,
the people going 10 render assistance at the
scene of disaster. The San Francisco Stock and
Exchange Board has subscribed $1,000, and has
sent the money by telegraph to Gold Hill,
for the relief of the families suffering by the
conhagration. This catastrophe is the most
terrible that has ever occurred this coast.
General sympathy is expressed for the distressed.
German actress, Madame Olga Won Plitten,
| dorff, committed suicide last night. Grief for
| the death of her husband was husband was
the cause. -. ..
| The Missouri and Pacific Woollen Mills have
| been consolidated, with capital of 100000.
The Savage Mining Company has declared a
dividend of "a per share payable on the 10th
instant
Coin drafts Atlantic cities 2 per cent. Tele-
graphic transfers, nominal, at 3ig currency, and
2813, premium, in gold. Exchange on London,
4Ss4d. a"
| Flour dull at $4'50tG5.50. Wheat inactive;
best samples, S160. rT ..
Legal Tenders quiet and unchanged.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-04-08
PhiIadelphia Trade reeport.

THURBDAY, April S.--There is more activity IN the
Flour market, but prices are without quotabIe
change. There IL no demand except from the home
consumers, who purchased 1000 barrels, including
superfne at s5-25t9550; extras at s6@6b0; Iowa,
Wisconsin, and Minnesota extra family at s6oO9T %;
Pennsylvania and Ohio do. do, at s79 ao; and fancy
brands according to quality. Rye Flour sells Of SIC
7bO 70 Dbl.
There Is a firm feeling in the Wheat market, ana
for prime lots steady inquiry prevails at fu prices.
Sales Of red at 60l 80; amber at SlT0t1i 86 and
California at sift@1 80. Rye ranges from siStb To
$3.50 for Western Corn Is quiet, but prices are well
sustained; sales OF yellow at 6SASOc., and $500
bushels Western mixed at s5es6c. Oats are selling
at 790s76c. for Western, and 65970c. for Pennsyl-
vania Nothing doing In Barley or Malt
Bark-In the absence OF sales we quote No.
Querctron at s52 per ton. we've tf.Ul' 81
Seeds-Cloyerseed il steady, with sales &C s9D09i0
the latter rate from second hands Timothy ranges
from s235 TO e2625, and Flsxseed from s21o 10 1910
Whisky Is lower; sales at s59eec. per gallon, tax
paid. ~ 4. ...t
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-04-08
NIarI.ets by TeIeeraph.

NEW YonK. April s6mstCeks IS steadg; Geld lsIA , Et
isT new iisN 1857 iis iS4Os lOSA Virginia & SKIES
land preferred, 80 New York Central 163 Reading, 92A
Hudson River, 40; Michigan Central, llS94 Michigan
burg SleSsa9d and T8ledc @ s ohiSsgo and Rock
BALTIMOIRE April e.-Cotton dull and nominal at 2Sd
2s Flour dull and prices favor buyers Wheat dull and
yellow, Sssc 9sts firm a. s5s5sS Rye steady and un
rib SIDES l6fal6<c clear Sides 17zc shoulders, liS
i4s<c hams, 92c Lard dull ut zoe. Whisky dull at o
HsX Flour dull and prices favor buyers but without do
favor buyers. Corn dull and unchanged salea Of pO
bushels Oats quiet Provisions quiet New Mess Pork,
$80s @3l Lard dull steam, lS@lS4c. Whisky dull AZ
s2kc.