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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-05
CHRISTMAS TREES

All the religious denominations of this place
gave entertainments for the benefit of their res
pective Sunday schools, during the holidays
All the children belonging to the various schools
received presents from Christmas trees erected
at the shrines where the great Redeemer and Sa-
yior of the world is worshipped. 1t is a source
of qualification for US to know that we live in a
land where the heart of the poorest and humblest
child may be made to rejoice by the reception of
gifts and tokens in commemoration of the day on
which the greatest gift to man" was delivered ;
when the angels sang that sweetest of all songs
''Glory to God in the highest
And on earth, peace and good will to men"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-05

Many men fail to succeed in business, and no
one is TO blame for it but themselves. Their
own sothfulness and inactivity are the prime
cause of their ill-success. For instance a
stranger goes to thriving city to commence a
business no one knows him-he has a splendid
stock of goods, or he may be skillful mechanic,
or an experienced professional mamie refuses
or fails to advertise his business-though he
has local paper at his very door to do it in
and let the people know what he proposes to
do-what his business is-and after time be-
comes dissatisfied and commences to speak dis
paragingy of his location-that it is impossible
for him to succeed in such an old fogy place,
and he leaves This is all his own fault. If
he had done business in the spirit of the age,
by judicious system of advertising, he would
have succeeded admirably and made his bust
ness pay handsome profits. AS long as men
keep their business secret from the public so
long will they fail to succeed. Advertising
always pays, and the sooner some of our bust
ness men find it out the better it will be for
them in pecuniary point of view Lynch6urg
RcDublicGD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-05
Respectfully Submitted.

The New York Herald says: That it is con.
templated to send delegation of one hundred
womens rights women to Washington this
winter, headed by Wendell Phillips and Fred.
Douglass, to run the lobby in behalf Of Senator
Pomeroy's proposed constitutional amendment
for universal suffrage, whites, negroes, Indians,
women and ALL What is the world coming to
We cannot answer hequestion of the Herald,
further than this: 1t is plain that the millen-
ium is not approaching but we venture on a
suggestion in regard to the costume Of the
delegation"
We respectfully submit that W. P, should
put coat of white paint On T. d., and that
the ebony orator should return the compliment
by adjoining his colleague with coat Of British
lustre, after which ". ?. and f. D. should put
on petticoats, while the strong minded women
should adorn themselves in masculine attire. =
Thus arrayed they cannot fail to produce an
impression.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-05
The Charlottesville Chronicle On THE
Situation
The Chronicle says :

The Chronicle says
NOW they have their President they have
an assured majority in Congress, and we think
that these facts make it probable that they will
be more ready to listen to terms Of compro
mise, while it is certain that the continued Re-
publican supremacy at Washington precudes
all possibility Of advantage in delay. This then
is undoubtedly the time to do what the people
of the State have uniformly shown DISPOSE
ton to do, as soon as a chance should occur to
get an impartial hearing at Washington
namely, concede something for the sake of
peace and settlement. As We would concede
nothing without some guarantee of peace, SO
we would seize the first opportunity to bring
the State back into Union on bearable terms
Many think that the. present affords that OPP
portunity, and we are not disposed to dispute
this point with them, but think they are right
The Underwood Constitution can be defeated,
but it's very defeat entails a delay, during
which the same condition of doubt and uncer-
tainty which now exists will paralyze the bust
ness of the State and check its prosperity,
while at the end no better terms will be gained
than can possibly be gotten now.
mo time should be lost, but measures
should be taken at once to carry the plan into
execution. What is done in this, if is worth
doing at all, must be done quickly"
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For the Spectator.


Col. NJ. G. HARTMAN i would suggest that
if you would have the proposed route of the
Valley Railroad surveyed and definitely located,
the people of the county would vote at the
election more intelgently Some charge that
you say to the people along the Valley pike
that the road shall pass through their midst,
and to the people of the West side of the coun-
ty, that they are to have it. | do not believe
this statement, but many do, and make use of
it against the road. The fact is, the railroad
ought not to pass near to the Valley pike, for
the reason that the people have that road al
ready to enable them to get to market, and the
public improvements, so different, should not
conflict with each others interest. But the
road might pass through the Western side of
the county, even if it has to come to Staunton
before starting to Lexington. The East side of
the county would like to have it, but will cheer
fully surrender to the people of the West side,
with the hope that after while we can get a
branch road from Harrisonburg, by Port Re-
public, to Waynesboro, or from Front Roval up
the Page Valley to Waynesboro. The ircn in
tereSt along the Blue Ridge will make this nee
essary In few years more That will be our
time.
The principal opposition to the subscription
Is from the East side of the county, because
the people think the road is to pass along the
Valley pike, and to this they are opposed. ,
But It the road was definitely located in the
West side, the people Of the East, or a great
many OF them, would go for the subscription,
and the people on the West side would be al
most unit.
fee! sure Of this. The West side ought tc
have it, and the East side does not need It yet
Think of this matter. EAST SIDE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-05

The Mount Vernon Iron Works is. under its
present management, increasing its production of
iron and furnishing employment to large num-
Der of hands. In addition to the erection, du-
ring the past summer of one of the finest store
buildings in the Valley, the company has put
South River in navigable condition from Port
Republic to its works, furnished a school house
and chapel for the of its employees at its fur
mace near Browns Gap, all at its own expense,
and taken the initiative in building bridge
across South River, near the county line.
We congratulate our neighbors in Rocking
ham and would like to record thousand such
enterprises in old Augusta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-05

To CLEAN GLAss.-Common newspaper is one
of the best articles The chemical operation of
some ingredient of the printing ink gives beau
tiful polish. Slightly moisten piece of paper;
roll it up and rub the glass; then take dry,
soft piece and repeat the process. No lint will
remain, as in case of using cloth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-05
MOr2'6ed.

son, Rev. e. NJ. Peterson, of the Va. Confer
ence NJ. E. Church South, and Miss MARY F.
RUTH daughter of Samuel Ruth Esq. of Rich
mond, Va.
On the 23rd of Dec, 1863 by the Rev. j. NJ.
Shreckhise Mr.. JOHN B. WILSON to Miss j.
CATHERINE TEAFoRD, all of Rockbridge.
On the Oath ult., at the residence of the brides
father, by Rev. H. Tallhelm, Mr. WILLIAM T:
Bowers and Miss CATHERINE A. E. SHEETS, all
of this county.
On the 10Th of Dec, 1868, by the Rev. G. B.
Hammack, Mr.. GEO. HoGsHEAD and LYDIA O..
FUDLEY, all of this county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-05

To fill the vacancy occasoned by the removal
of Rev. DR.. Moore, to Nashville, Tennessee the
First Presbyterian church of Richmond on last
Tuesday, with great unanimity elected the Rev.
Thos. L. Preston, now of Salem, Va, pastor at
q salary of $4,000. Mr.. Preston formerly filled
the pulpit of Hebron church in this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-05
FOUL CHIMNEYS.

A number of fires have occurred in this coun-
ty recently from negligence on the part of per-
sons to keep their chimneys clean. These occur
rences suggest the importance of persons keep
ing their chimneys clean. We would advise
parties to take advantage of the first wet fall
ing weather to burn out their chimneys. Don't
neglect it, as it may be the means of saving all
your property.
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Baker Bros.
A TTENTTDN ATTENTION Wv.
"a call The attention of & discriminating mi

A TTENTEON! ATTENTION I'VE
n call the attention Of q discriminating pub
lie to our large and full assortment of
Groceries and Staple Dry Goods.
to which we have been making constant addi-
housekeeping pace with the times. We offer
our goods at g small advance on cost, and carri-
age added, and with our faclities, behave we
can save money to those who purchase of us.
GROCERIES.
Coverings crushed, graduated and pulverized
Sugars. Coffee, G Yellow, New Orleans and
Porto Rico Sugars.
Real Italian Maccaroni, and Spices of all kinds
Rio, Laguira, and Java Coffee.
Black, English, Breakfast, Hyson, Imperial,
and Gunpowder Teas of very superior quality.
n O. Molassos, English island do, and Syrup
Nails, FL. S. Nails Nail Rods, Horse Shoes,
Hammered and Rolled Iron Of all sizes, and at
very moderate prices.
Paints in Oil. Dye-Stufs, OILS such as Luz
bricating Sperm, Tanners, and best Kerosene,
constantly on hand.
Coal oil lamps of various patterns, very cheap.
GLASS q TINWARE-at cost and carriage.
Our stock of STAPLE DRY GOODS is COM
and Brown Cottons, Linseys, Tickings, Balmo-
raj Skirts, Flannels, Canton ditto, Colored and
White Blankets, &c,
Also, mems wear of various kinds, such as
Kentucky Jeans, Cassinets, Cassmers, GA facto-
ry (home made) Cloth both drab and gray, Bea-
verteen for work men-very strong and good.
BOOTS, SHOES s. HATS
for men and boys. Very cheap Sole Leather of
various grades. Horse Collars.
Wooden Ware of various kinds cheap, such
as Brooms, Buckets, Washboards, Tubs, Churns,
&c.
WHEAT, RYE OATS, and CORN waited,
for which the highest market price will be paid,
cash down, or goods at CASH PRICES.
Prompt attention given, and efforts made TO fill
all cash orders promptly, and with entire salts
faction to our customers.
dec22 BAKER BROS
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A slight row occurred in this place Christ
mas day, between the negroes and whites, in
which the negroes came out second best Some
half dozen negroes were knocked down and Sc
verely handled. No one was seriously injured
It threatened to become a row Of considerable
proportions, but was promptly quelled by the
energetic action of the regular and special police
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LeUOI Notices.


VIRGINIA. to wit AT rules held in the
' Clerks Office of the Court of Hastings for
the town of Staunton the 9Th day of Dec, 1868,
Echols Bell 81 Catlett, plaintiffs,
AGAINST IN DEBT,
g. F. Clppenger and Frank Hirsh
late partners, trading as Clipponger
4 H $50 Henry Forrer, and Benz
The object of this suit is to recover from the
defendants debt of -Four hundred dollars, with
interest thereon from the 4th day of December,
1863 and two dollars and ten cents charges of
protest-dHe by protested negotiable note.
And it appearing by affidavit filed in this cause
that the defendant, Frank Hlrsh, is not an inhab
liant of the State of Virginia it is ordered that
he do appear here within one month after due
publication of this notice and do what may be
necessary to protect his interest.
JAMES F. PATTERSON, Clerk.
ECHoLs, BELL & CATLETT P. Q.
dec15-4t
NLERK'S OFFICE County Court OF
Y Augusta, viz Two Estray Heifers, taken
of the following description, to wit:
The one heifer.of red color, with white belly,
crop and underkeel in left ear, supposed to be
one year old and appraised at 1913
The other heifer of red color, with white on
belly, crop and underkee in left ear, supposed
to be one year old, and appraised at $23, by John
G. Webb, John H. Parkins, and l. j. Parkins,
before VIM D. Anderson, J. P.
dec15-3t Extract-teste,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Clerk.
yEVO THE CITIZENS OF STANTON.
d MOT is hereby given you, that your tax
es are now due and unless paid very soon, a due
course of law will be proceeded with for their
collection.
oct27- J.. T. PARENT, c. P.
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Private Sales.
VALUABLE PROPERTY For Sale

1st, A WHOLE SQUARE of the town of
Staunton with my residence-one of the most de-
sirable homes in the place.
End, TWENTY FINE BUILDING LOTS,
ON an extension of Frederick street, very desra-
Bile, every way.
3rd, Two Of the most desirable residences in
Staunton.
4th, TEN LOTS on an extension of Coulter
street. each containing acre, well set in grass
good for building or pasture lots.
9TH, A SNUG HOUSE & LOT, just East of
the town.
6th Small farms of from 10 to 100 acres, to
suit purchasers, on the Valley turnpike.
It'll, A WAREHOUSE in Staunton. near the
depot.
9Th, A FARM II miles S. W. of Staunton
9th, The site of the Staunton Steam Mills.
10th, LOTS & HOUSES at the old distillery
property on the Chesapeake & Ohio r. R.
nov17- M. G.. HARTMAN.
Z AND FOR SALE.-We wish to sell, pri-
IL vately, 1913 acres of land, lying on the Tye
River Gap road, one mile Southeast Of Midway,
and one mile from Vesuvius Foundry. About
eighty acres are cleared and under good fence,
the balance in timber. The improvements con-
sist of dwelling house, barn, and all necessary
out houses.
Terms will be made accommodating.
For further particulars address either of u.s.
THOMAS MCCORMICK,
oct20-tf JAMES W. MCCORMICK,
Churchville, Augusta county, Va
NOR SALE PRIVATELY-ON VERY
IL Reasonable Terms.-My Store House on
New Street, now occupied by Young & Kinney
as Drug Store. This is No. l building and
good business stand 1 will also sell acres of
Land inside the corporation suitablefor Building
or Pasture Lots. I also offer for sale my house
hold and kitchen furniture and good milk COW.
Apply at once TO G. G. YEAKLE.
jeff 4sO Penn. Avenue, Washington, D. c.
DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE have
III in my hands for sale, privately, beautiful
farm of 43O acres of land, situated in the up
per end of Fauquier county, Va, distant miles,
respectively, from Markham and Piedmont Sta
is divided into eight large fields each containing
stream of never failing water, one hundred
acres of woodland lying on either end of the
farm, so that the whole can be easily divided in
to two smaller FARMS The whole farm with the
exception of part of two fields which are in
cultivation, are we'll taken in grass, and have
not been cultivated for several years
Improvements consist of q comfortable dwell
ling house. new and handsomely finished con-
tanning six good rooms, besides library, pantry,
and store-roonn, and two large porches, front and
rear All of the out buildings are in good con-
diton.
Adjoining the yard is fine, large garden,
handsomely laid off and ornamented with vari-
ETY. of shrubberry, &c. And at convenient dis
lance from the dwelling is an apple orchard of
small vineyard, sufficient for family purposes
From the apple orchard the proprietor realized
$500 last year.
There are churches of all denominations with
in walking distance, and the society is good.
This property can be purchased low.
Apply to ORLANDO SMITH,
march 3-tf Staunton Va
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We doff our alpine" and. make our most
polite bow to the young lady who presented us
with a bundle of Armentrout & Cos best Yara
Cigars We have 'puffed' them, and pronounce
them "A No. l.
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MedicNZ.
nR. BULLS
IL Coated Vegetable Pills,

II
~ Coated Vegetable Pills,
For the cure of Liver Complaint, Bilious Alice
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. BulL-DEAR SIR Il have sold your Pills,
and those who have used them speak of them as
superior to any other now n in use
Corner 7th Street and Maryland Avenue
Washington, D. c., May 10th, 1867.
From Rev. L. 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 l am
free to say that regard them as superior to all
others of which I have knowledge.
Yours, respectfully,
PRICE 25 CENTS PER BOX.
Prepared and sold by J.W. BULL, No. 35,
Hanover street, Baltimore.
To be had also of DR.. Wayt & Bro, and Dr.
Young & Kinney, Druggists, Staunton.
DULL'S COUGH SYRUP.
This is the most sure and reliable remedy now
in use for Coughs, Colds, Group, Consum ption,
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 only be put to its ravages 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 or 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-
TO DR.. j. W BulL-DEAR SIR My wife has
suffered for years with a severe cough. She
tried various remedies, but to no purpose. |
heard of your Syrup, procured it, and in a few
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. Sc South Sharp Street.
Baltimore, Nov. q, 1866.
From Rer. DR.. Cole of the Baptist Church.
To DR. j. w. BuU-DEAR SIR KNOWING we'll
the ingredients of your Cough Syrup, and after
using it in my family, l hesitate not to say that
it is a superior remedy for coughs, colds and all
affections of the throat and lungs
ISAAC COLE,
No 14 Hanover street,
Baltimore, Oct. 81 1866.
Price Is cents per bottle. Prepared by
]. w. BULL,
No. IS Hanover street. Baltimore.
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Mr. George Plume will give a Soiree at the
American Hotel on next Friday evening, Janu-
airy It'll. Tickets of admission one dollar. All
who are fond of tripping the light fantastic toe
should attend
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TEYSe CONgUFE PTEVES,-Th AdyertIs

TEvlb CONsUNaPTEVES.- Advertls-
q er, having been restored to health in few
suffered Several years with severe lung affection,
and that dread disease, Consumption-is anxious
to make known to his fellow sufferers the means
Of cure.
30 all VINO aeSff IT. NE T send 6 S4Py 81 the
tions for preparing and using the same, which
they will find SURE CURE FOR CONSUMPTION,
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS &c. The only object of
the advertiser in sending the Prescription is to
benefit the afflicted and spread information which
he conceives to be invaluable and he hopes ev-
cry sufferer will try his remedy as it will cost
them nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad-
dress Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON.
l65 South Second ST., Williamsburgh, Kings
County, New York.
For sale by DR.. N. Wayt 6 Brother
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On Saturday night, Dec. Goth, the residence of
Mr.. r. Mauck, in Harrisonburg, was totally
consumed by fire. Loss about $780,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-05

The ladies of Churchville realized about $185
at their fair held on the oath and 18th ult.
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Christmas Presents.
4 good assortment of


4 good assortment of
BIBLES,
PRAYER BOOKS.
HYMN BOOKS,
POEMS,
RELIGIOUS & OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
TOY BOOKS,
WRITING DESKS,
MOROCCO TOURISTS CASES,
PORTFOLIOS,
WORK BOXES,
LADY'S COMPANIONS,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
IVORY TABLETS,
PAPER CUTTERS,
INITIAL PAPER Dc ENVEL OPES,
in boxes, and many other articles suitable
for Presents, at
HUNTER & NOWLIN'S,
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The attention of the public is invited to the
card of Dr. Lockridgc.
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Deaths.

At Spring HILL on 18th Dec, 1868, Mrs. Lou
IsA WILSON, aged So years and days.
A. BoLEN aged 26 years ar I'M months rtI and DAYS.
At Messy Creek on the morning OF the 29th of
The deceased had been strict member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church for forty years.
Peace be to thy slumbers
Till Christ shall bid thee rise.
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EPoRTED BY FUNKHoUsER d PIERCE,
SO South EutaW Street. Baltimore.
Special Notices.
ECO FOR CHRISTMAS

I'll ed fresh supply oil WHITE FURS for
Ladies' Misses and Children.
Parties making Christmas Gifts should exam
inc these Goods before purchasing elsewhere.
G. A. HELLER.
dec22 Bruce's Corner.
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Mot and 'Magnolia" will appear next weel
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GOODS FOR
u CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
AT S. MANDELBAUArS
Emporium of Fashion

Emporium of Fashion.
(under Northeast corner of Virginia Hotel)
As the holidays are approaching, and Christ
mas presents is the rallying cry, it would be so
nice to present a member of your family or
friend with a beautiful new SUIT of CLOTHES
of the very best make and material-or nice
OVERCOAT, TALMA, SHAWL, or a fashion,
able HAT, or beautiful TIE, SCARF, or era
VAT
And the prettiest part of all is, you can have
any of the above articles at
Cost for Cash!
we have, also, various other articles both Or
namental and useful, which we will let slide Of
cost from now to January lst, 1859.
&a- Our object in making this liberal offer ;s
to reduce our stock as much as possible before
taking our ANNUAL INVENTORY.
This is a rare opportunity which but seldom
crosses mans meandering pathway, and we
would earnestly urge those in want of eue,.y art;
Gle necessary to ADORN and BEAUTIFY the
outer man to call at once and secure 4 baroain.
dec15-3t