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The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-02-10

Fashions FOR FEBRUARY-The follow
ing fashions tor February are given in the
standard blcations-embracing the styl les
of bonnets, hats, wells, petticoats, skirts, &c,
to ne worn:
Bonnets are worn very much higher in
front, and much smaller than last season.
The hair is dressed SO very far forward on
the head that there Is no room for the bon
net. Three inches is about the usual width;
but what is lost in breadth is made up in
width. Small feathers are clustered togetli-
er over the forehead, with punches OF roses,
I jet stars and the like, to any extent, and the
heavier they look, the more la mode.
High crowned hats, though net general.
are worn, ami then the long ostrich feather
seems to be arranged de rigeur, so that it
comes from the forehead on tue top of the
high crown. "H H
Wells are worn more pointed in front than
ever, and the hair is worn rougher than ever,
certainly in greater quantity.
Petticoats and skirts-Blue and black are
the favorite mixtures for petticoats this sea-
son. Petticoats, in fact, are coming to be
the actual dress, the upper skirts being q
mere trimming. Blue silk petticoats, with
three or five narrow plated fiounces, or one
wide the bottom, are very general, but
scarlet satin and blue satin, and even
orange, and black striped satin are quite
common. ~ s--ss,.. s ,e;y ~ .
The new favorite shade for full dress is a
warm tint of Salmon, known as melon, or,
more correctly, canteiope color, which lights
well, and suits a variety of compilations.
This casts marigold and corn color quite in
the shade, The splendid uncut velvet is to
be had in cantelope, rose color Seyres blue,
for reception dresses, at 81 a yard. They
are by no means adapted to young ladies,
though they have been chosen even for bri-
dial dresses. Amethyst, violet, and laurel
green are fashionable colors for silks and
satins. Black brocade with cactus crimson
is elegant. 7a3aia1y@f; sia '5gslls
! Satin ribbon for saslies now comes in all
colors, with double face, the same one side as
the other. 81 The width is twenty Algerian
sashes striped witlrmany rcolors, are newer
than the Scotch plaid, and are handsome
with dark dresses, forathe day time, though
not considered fall dress. jet and gilt are
no longer to be used for trimming of any
kind; the. dull heavy gimp and tanciful
fringes show best on the glace silk and satin
/, now worn. Chenille. feather and quill frin-
ges are fashionable, aad there is a new fringe
of satin loops exceedingly rich. The mar
about braid is kind of silk plush, in all
rcolors, initiating a border OF tips of cslor-
ed feathers Wreaths of satin foliage and
flowers in applique and embroidery are the
showiest trimmings for poult de soles s
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Rev. J. B. Solomon, formerly of Warren
ton, N. c., has taken charge of school at
PruntytowD, West Va.
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Rates of Subscription:

To those who get up clubs of five or more sub
scribers, one copy, gratis, will be furnished.
A cross u mark on the paper indicates the ex-
piration of the subscription.
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THE UNION AND Central PACIFIC RAIL-
RoADs.-The line which Is to connect the
Atlantic and Pacific coasts is approaching
completion with rapldity unparalleled in
the history OF the World By the Union
Pacific ano the Central Pacific Railroad
Companies over fifteen hundred nailas have
leen built, and less than two hundred and
fifty miles remain to he constructed, SO that
the connection of their roads is looked for
by July 1st. The two companies have
spent up to the present time si10, 600, 900,
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-02-10

Col. FoRNEY's LATE VISIT TO THIS STATE.
AS already stated, Col Forney, of the
Washington Chronicle and Philadelphia
Press, with party of gentlemen from the,
latter place, passed ipto Carolina lew days
since with a view of buying lands in the
Western part of tine State. We now learn
that this party, representing stock cosApa-
ny Of considerable means, have bought large
ly of lands in Burke and adjoining counties
with view OF at once settling upon 1t a
colony of Swiss, putting up factories OF va
rious kind, and of going into the cultivation
of the grape to a large extent. 1t is said
the mountain country is selected tor the
Swiss because of its alaptability to them,
while the Eastern portions Of the State is
suited to tue Germans prnper.
We are pleased to see this movement on
the part of these PennsyIvanians, and can
assure them they will find the people Of this
State. rs OF the South, willing 10 secondtheir
endeavors to develop the wealth Of our land,
Col. Forney has been politically opposed to
+, the South, hut now that the snake Of battle
has cleared away be is not afraid to trnst
himself in, the regions of Ku-Kluxisms-
and indeed we learn he was more thar
pleased with tue reception he met and with
| his observations Roanoke Neios
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FASHIONS.

Respectfully,
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MoGGcGJ.
FEyD THE PUBLIC

FBVds THE RURKEGe
To Afflicted Females.
IMPORTANT RELIEF & PERMANENT
CURE OF PROLAPSUS UTERI, OR
FALLING OF THE WOMB.
I have been allowed by the department. at Wash
ington, D. c., a Patent for an Alb iominal Sup
porter, invented by me, to relieve and certainly
cure that annoying and common malady among
the females of our country, known as Protapsus
Uteri, or Falling of the Womb.
THIS Supporter sciW give immediate Relief.
This Supporter a0iU effect a Permanent Cure:
[ 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,
thatsthis supporter is most valuable relief and
remedy.
I only ask the Suffering 10 giye 1t one trial
I will furnish limited number of applicants
with this Supporter upon the receipt of $3. each.
Arrangements will soon be completed 10 fur
nish any demand. Address me at Harrisonburg,
Va. JOSEPH FUNKHOUSER.
oct6-Staunton Spectator copy 3m and send
bill to this Office Register.
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POetFy.


w . diS OIoNiAK Sil
We are growing old-how the thought will rise
When glance is backward cast
On some long-remembered spot that lies
In the silence of the past:
1t may be the shrine of our early vows,
Or the tomb of early tears
But it seems like far-otf isle to US,
In the stormy sea of years.
Oh wide and wild are the waves that part
Our steps from its greenness now,
And we miss the joy of many heart,
And the light of many brow;
For deep DER many stately bark
Have the whelming pillows rolled
That steered with us from that early mark
Oh, friends! we are growing old
Old in the dmness of the dust
Of our daily tolls and cares
Old in the wrecks Of love and trust
Which our burthened memory bears.
Each form may wear to the passing gaze
The bloom of life's freshness yet,
And beams may brighten our latter days
Which the morning never met.
But oh the changes we have seen,
In the far and winding way
The graves in our paths that have grown green
~, And the locks that have grown gray
The winters still on our own may spare
The sable or the gold
But we see their SHOWS upon brighter hair,
And, friends, we are growing old
We have gained the world cold wisdom now,
We have learned to pause and fear,
But where are living founts whose flow
Was a joy Of heart to hear?
We have won the wealth of many cline,
And the lore of many page;
But where is the hope that saw in time
But its boundless heritage?
Will it come again when the violet wakes
And the woods their youth renew?
We have stood in the light of sunny brakes
Where the bloom is deep and blue;
And our souls might joy in the spring time then
Int 10 Mt nd
For it never could give us the youth again
OF hearts that are growing old!
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GOOD CoMPANY.-It was a very dark rainv
night. Our boys prayer meeting had just clos
eeo, ana henry stopped to tell me word of
nope about one of our class, for whom we had
long been praying As [ went to the door and
looked out into the darkness and rain, | said
Harry, am almost afraid to have you 90
SO tar alone this dark night. Is there no one
going your way ?"
he looked up with bright smile and anwer-
ed N''@ W." '''
20, | am to have good company. I shall not
be alone"
'Then your father or your brother are in
town, are they?"
NO. Better company than that
Who can it be ?''
~, WY, the one we met q prayer meeting
The Saviour. You know He says (you read it
te-nlght) am with you always y
80 you think you will not be lonely or
= No, indeed Christ is good company, and
Good night"
As stood looking out into the darkness af-
ter Henry's departure, | thought tllisis not the
first time child's faith has reprogcd me
HenTy is not afraid TO go anywhere, for Christ
Will go with him. Why should he Gear?w
Why should L? He believes Christ is ever at
his side, though unseen to his natural eve ~
thrlst Is real to him, truly present and so He
Will be to all His children as they walk through
the darkness of this world
The next day, meeting Harry, said
~ Did yoq have pleasant walk last ught?'
~ delightful, he answered 1T seemed as
II Christ was With me all the way. He is
blessed company in the darkness Or in the light.
Isn't He, teacher?'' - = '''
indeed He is, Harry, and may His presence
always go with you as now
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NUMBER XVII.
For the Spectator.
BY EARNESTA.

0 speak to me of. Jesus,
In the glad, bright flush of youth
When earth seems full of beauty.
And hope thinks all is truth.
., raise my feelings heavenward.
Remove the binding veil
That binds my heart to earth-scenes
Where every joy must fail.
Tell of His holy pity,
His boundless, untold love,
That came to heal this blindness
And lift our souls above.
0 speak to me OF Jesus
When sorrow clouds my path,
When friends are taken from me
And tenpests froWn in wrath.
Tell of his care so tender,
His more than mothers love,
That makes our sorrows blessings.
And sends them but to prove
His grace sufficient for us
In every mental i'll,
And now mid darkest troubles
His peace our souls can ell.
0 speak to me of Jesus,
When sin has stained my soul
Temptations have o'ercome me.
And dark doubt has control
Speak OF His great redemption,
His pardon, freely given,
His grace that saves from ruin,
And urges US to Heaven.
Then mercy shines the brightest
Then love is clearest seen,
When souls by sin polluted,
BY Jesus are made clean.
But oh ! when death approaches,
Ihen, Jesus, be Thou near,
In that last hour of trial
., keep my soul from fear;
Let me not shrink from parting
With those my heart loves best
On earth, but let my spirit
In Thee find perfect rest.
And after am freed from
This prison house of clay,
Soothe those I've left to mourn me
With hope of endless day.
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PRIVATE PRAYER. In the morning the mind
is calm; the temptations OF the day have not
beset you; the duties of the day have not flied
your mind and begun to vex you. Before Won
go to the duties Of the day, to its care and
anxleties and temptations, begin the day with
prayer Temptations you certainly will meet:
trials Of virtue and patience will oyertake Won:
and many times before night you will need the
aid of your Father to shield you. Go to Him,
and ask His counsel to guide you, His power
to uphold you,. His spirit to sanctify you. Then
will you have done what is equivalent to half
the duties of the day, when you have tbns
engaged His care and assistance. And when
the evening comes, when you have done with
the duties of the day, the body is wearied. the
mind is jaded, when the world is shut ont bv
the. shades of night, when you come to look
back and review the day, when you see how
many deficiencies have marked ir, how many
lmperfectlons still cluster around YOU: how
many sins stare you in the face, how little Won
have done for yourself or for Others or for God.
the day passed then, is the hour of PRAYER #
will be sweet to feel that you have One to whom
You can go, and who will hear you, if Won are
penltent, and ask in the name of Jesus Christ.
One who VIII accept your evening sacrifice. and
give You strength for the morrow, and grid Won
With His righteousness This hour, if rightlv
improved, will be like the cheering countenance
OF most beloved friend Take care that no.
thing comes between you and these hours de-
voted to God.
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He PRAYED GREAT DEAL.-This was the
thoughtful remark of member of the house.
hold of one of the most useful and most honor.
ed ministers of the present age.
We stood surveying the large and we'll se'ect.
ed library He had mastered Its treasures -
That was not the secret Of his wisdom. II was
this: He prayed great deal"
He possessed IN an extraordinary deorae tho
love and the confidence of the ChDrch Was
it because of his noble, afectionate generous
character! Not SO much because God gave it,
Tor ne kept near the heart of the Redeemcr.2
DEAL" 0''"'
He lavished time, aud money, and strength.
with consuming zeal, to serve the Churcl,
and the Church honored him as few have been
honored. But its deepest reverence was the
tribute to his unfelgned piety, for ''he prayed
Great obstacles did not arrest his course Tho
Establishments Of cultivated society aid not
seduce him from his arduous abors. He ner-
severed even when his exhausted bodily powers
besought for repose; for by faith eyes were
opened to the glories and the terrors of the
world Invihiblesto sense. ''He prayed great
deal F." oA0"'
For him to live was Christ. He Dyavcd =
great deal because prayer was simply the talk
OF holy son with that One who is infinitely =.
ble to strengthen, to enlighten, to fill full with
heavenly peace. But 'sto him to die was oan
He has gotten al he sought Or hoped for in
glory and now be praises a great deal So
shall it be IN time and eternity they that nrav
great deal shall praise great deal "Inrd
teach US how to pray"
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TnasietN WO2'k ShOO.

HEWITTS PICTURE s.
ia FRAME GALLERY has been removed
from over Dr.. Wayts Store to New Street, near
the Virginia Hotel.
On hand a large assortment of Frames of all
kinds, Prints Looking Glasses, &c.
- PAPER HANGING done at the shortest
notice A great variety of Wall Paper Patterns
on hand sep1-tf
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j. A. EARLY.

GETTING THE WoRsT OF Tr-''Do you want
to buy any berries, to day?' said little boy
to me one afternoon.
looked at the little fellow, and saw that be
vas poorly dressed In his hand he held q
basket full of ripe raspberries.
told him [ should ike some and taking
the basket froD him. stepped into the house
He did not follow IRE.
why don you come in and see if 7 meas
uTe your berries rightly p said L. How do
you know but | may cheat you and take more
than agreed for?'
The boy looked up at NE and smiled, II am
not afraid, said he, for you would get the
aoorst Of ii, ma am. -
Get the worst Of it |" l said What do
you mean ?
why, ma am, I should onylose my berries,
hut you would only be stealing Don't you
think that would be the worst for you?"
Let US think of this when We are tempted 10
any way TO cheat another. How often do we
hear persons pity any one who has had his pro
perty stolen from him. Yet, though a man
lose all, and keep honest, be is rich indeed,
compared with the man who has robbed him
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Chesapeake & OEs5o Railroad.
-. -
gNTENTEEs sCHEzs ULE.-0n and aft

AETENgEEs SCHEDUA4E.-On and after
w the First of October, 1868, the passenger
trains will run as follows:
Nail train between Richmond and Staunton
daily Except Sunday and between Stsunton and
Covington tri-weekly, viz: Leave Richmond at
7.15 a. M, and arrive at Staunton at 1923 p m.-
Leave Staunton at 9.55 and arrive at Rich
mond 5.25 p. m.
On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday leave
Covington at 5. 10 a. NJ, and arrive at Staunton
at 40 a. m. Leave Staunton at 8 SO p. m. and
arrive at Covington at 1855 p.
Accommodation Train between Richmond and
Charlottesville on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays. Leave Charlottesville at q. N. and
arrive at Richmond at $50 a. m. Leave Rich
mond at 8. p. ~, and arrive at Charlottesville
at 8 p. m.
The Mail Train connects at Gordonsville and
Charlottesville with trains on Orange, Alexan
dra, and Manassas railroads for Alexandria,
Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Lynch
burg Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis, New
Orleans, Montgomery Mobile. &c. At Staun-
ton, with stages for Harrisonburg, Winchester,
&c At Goshen, with stages for Lexington, Nat
ural Bridge, &c. At Miliboro, with stages for
Bath Alum, Warm, Hot, and Healing Springs
At Covington, with stages for White Sulphur
Springs, fewisburg, Charleston, Sc.
JAMES i. n NETHERLAND,
oct6 General Ticket Agent.
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CJOthG7aQ.
ATEgy CLOTHING HOUSE

lN dersigned respectfully invites the attention
of the citizens of Staunton and the surrounding
country to call and examine his new and splen-
did stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING g.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS at the new
store, just fitted up on New street, 8 or doors
below Main street and nearly opposite Messrs.
Young & Kinney's drug store.
Any one in search Of good and cheap SUIT
OF CLOTHES, will do well to call and see me
before purchasing elsewhere.
My stock embraces everything usually kept in
manufacturers prices, for cash, which enables
me to sell them as cheap as the cheapest All
ask is a trial. as I feel confident Of pleasing you
both in quality and price.
A share of the public patronage is respectfully
solicited.
gag~ Do not forget the place, opposite Young
6 Kinney's Drug store.
A. KAHN
Stauntnn Nov 10Th 1863
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Portable Fence

A NEW FEMCE.-The attention OF the
q farmers of this county is requested to a
which is to be seen in the Courthouse yard.
It is erected without posts costs less TO prepare
than the ordinary board fence, can be put up and
taken down with great rapidity, is firm and durs-
be can be prepared during the winter and pre-
sents many points Of advantage for the CONSIDER
alton of the farmer:
hle terms either by Gro. e. PRICE or the under
signed. Ia VIZ
mar 24-tf Wind copy
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LONELINESS. 1t is not your neat dress, your
expensive shawl, or pretty figures, that attract
the attention Of men of sense They look be-
yond these. It is the true loveness of your
nature that wins and continues to restrain the
affections Of the heart. Young ladies sadIv
miss it who labor to improve their outward
looks, while they bestow not thought on their
mipds. Fools may be won by gewgaws and
fashionable snowy, dresses but the wise and
substantial are never caught by such trans
Let modesty be your dress. Np0'
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EHEOWS! PLOWS!LI~
wish to call the attention of J

BLOWS! FLOWSs
Il wish to call the attention of
farmers and the public to my xzzEke.7s zGss
LIVING oSTON PLOWS-Nos. l, 8, 4, 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 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 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 my fortune 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.
Burkes as specimens having fitted up all his pat
terms and stocked all his plows which have given
general satisfaction and by close attentonto my
business hope to merit portion Of your patron
age Shop-adj djoining Staunton nursery imme-
diately on Va G. r. 4. All repairing done in
the very best manner and with dispatch. Cast
ings, Lumbe 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.
NAV 26-1yr
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Sc7,00Es and Colleges.


& and Day School for Young Ladies'
1SS franklin street. Baltimore.
Mrs P. L. EICHELBERGER and Miss a; =, n.
HASSON, the former late of Winchester, va,
but more recently associated as Vice-Princlpal
N Nnmber of pupils limited Session common
cling September 10th. Application until Angus;
1st may be made at 81 North Green street, and
42 Bolton street, where circulars may be obtain
Cd july28-
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Professional Directory.

yETM. a. PRATT,
w Architect, Surveyor,
AND ENGINEER of Augusta Fair Grounds,
offers his services to the citizens OF the county IN
either of the above capacities.
He Is nrenared to execute Plans of Buildings,
SURVEYS Farm and Drainage Maps, Roads, Mill
Races, &c.
PROPOSALS. invited for Cottages and other build
ings ~, c,;,or,s
Office near the Courthouse, IN Col. Skinner
Hours from A. NJ. till P. NJ.
dao1h-2t
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Plus TX is now in the 23d year Of his Pa
p to n full snna psRsas oeuury ssoeoans Of a
200 pontifs who have worn the tiara, no one
has reigned for that period Of time, although
Plus VI, who died ip $780, came within few
months Of it; and thefe is superstition among
the lower classes in Rome that 10 successor Of
St. Peter can occupy the Papal throne twenty
FIVE years
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The Park Bank of New York has just moved
into its palatial new building on Broadway, be
tween Fulton and Ann streets. The edifce,
which cost 81 ,200,00 was built with the sur
plus funds of the bank, without touching the
capital, and it is estimated that it will yield a
rental of ten per cent on its cost, beside fur
nishing quarters to the bank free Of charge.
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H0! For the Holidays.
AED HEN AND WOMEN!
YOUNG MEN AND llALDENS! !
BOYS AND GIRLSl


Everybody!
Come along and buy your Holiday Presents of
G. HIRSH s. co.
They have in store the largest, cheapest, and
most varied assortment of
JEWELRY, NOTIONS AND FANCY
ARTICLES, Ladies' and Ge1stlcnae,ls
FURNISHING GOODS,
and, in fact, everything that should be kept in a
variety store, that has ever been offered to the
prices that will ensure satisfaction.
They would call special attention to their fine
Jewelry Sets, Rings, Ladies Writing Desks,
Photograph Albums, and other presentation ar
ticles Give them a call and examine their stock.
dec8-tf
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A minister was walking out one day, and
passed two little boys, one Of whom made a
bow. As he turaed back he heard the follow
ing amusing conversation: why, John, didn't t
you know that was Parson NJ. p "Yes, Of
course did. 'Why did you not make bow
to him? p why, mother don't belong to las
church. -