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/ A gentleman was recently taken

siaA gentleman was recently taken
sick at Shelbyville. He was dan
gerously i'll, and was informed by
the physician that the chances
were that he would not survive. -
After a moments reflection be
quietly remarked that If he had
to die he would prefer to die in
Shelbyyille to, any place be knew w
of, from the fact that he could
leave it without the slightest re-
gret, as he could not GO TO a worse
place. The only regret he, ex-
pressed was at the idea of being
reslrrected among such a set ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-12-09

da A prisoner who escaped from
the Auburn JAIL PIN Maine, a few
days since, showed much ingenui-
tyin making the false key for his
purpose, He borrowed q pair of
scissors from 0 prisoner, ostensi-
bly, to mend some clothing, but
used them in cutting up a tin dip
per- out of which he cut his false
key, using 3 nail pfce the handle
The tin is Of many thicknesses,
and fits the lock precisely. The
handle was made by winding q
Hack cloth neatly around the end
of the key, on which the construe-
tor worked IN whiteEthread the
patriotic legend s"l776ss wal sog
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Presence of Mind.

o. In time of danger nothing is so
important i as presence Of mind
A English writer, disconrsing on
the subject, gives the following in-
stances in point -
A lady was in,front Of her lawn
with her children, when mad dog
made his appearance, pursued by
the peasents. What did she do?
What would you have done? She
went straight to the dog, received bis
head in her thick stuff gown, be-
tween her knees, and, mufli0g it up,
held 1t with all her might till the
men came up. No one was hurt.
OF course she tainted after it was
all right. = l. - .2si2 q
We all know the story of the
Grecian mother who saw her child
sporting on the edge Of the bridge.
She knew that a cry would startle
it over into the raging stream-sbe
came gently near, and, opening ber
bosom, allured the little scapegrace.
b STILL AHEAD-That STAR SPAN
,GLED BANNER, which for seven
years has waved to the great
satisfaction of its many thousand
readers, and to the dissatisfaction
of all swindlers and rascals gener-
ally, is even more wide awake than
ever. 1t has at an immense ex-
pense secured the services Of an
eminent artist, and the result is
that it proposes to gice aaody a
splendidengraying entitled EVANG-
ELINE to every subscriber for 1870.
This superbwork ofart is one and
By taco feet In size, and is
equal tozthe best S. engraving ey.
er offered. The BANNER is a
large eight-page, forty column pa.
per, OVERLOOKING with splendid
reading of all kinds and costs on
. y aT b.. / - -
lya75 cents year, which is very
cheap for the paper alone, but the
publishers propose giving every
subscriber a copy of the elegant
engraving gratis, The, paper and
its publishers are reliable and il
! will pay to send for specimens tc
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
/ Hinsdale, n. H., or they can b
seen at this Office.
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In Quandary.

At the last. session of the Legis-
lature of New York the Radical
majority, without taking time to
consult their constituents, made
haste to ratify the Fifteenth A
mendment to the Constitution of
the United States. In Ohio the
Democratic majority of the Legis-
lature, who had been elected upon
the negro suffrage issue, refused to
rat.fy this odious measure. 1t is
now threatened by the Radicals,
who control the latter body, to re-
scind the action of the last Legis-
lature. But the recent election in
New York has placed them in a
qpandary. gd If the Ohio Legisla-
ture has the right and power to
take such action, then the New
York Legislature, by the same rule,
can reconsider the ratification of
the Amendment, which will most
assuredly be done if the Ohio Leg
islature reconsiders its action upon
that measure, SO that the Amend
ment may in the, end be defeated.
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Mormonism in New York.

MOrmOQ1Sm III N0W I OIk,
Oh'Sunday there was a large as
semblage of Latter Day Saints at
the Free Church (Mormon) in
Brooklyn, New York, on the oc-
casion of sermon by Elder The
odore Curtis, of Salt Lake City,
who arrived on Saturday night.
The New York Times says. ''s
i"Many of those present were
young and handsome Welsh girls,
besides number Of persons who
had Just come from England, and
who are waiting here for an eppor-
tunity toIpursue their journey to
the valley of the mountains, El-
der Potts, an Englishman and the
presiding officer, reCeivedthe breth-
rem and. sisters as they entered,
and to each extendeaioai cordial
welcome, conducted the women to
seats in the body Of the church,
and the elders, of whom there were
more than a score, to seats upon a
raised dais, on which was also the
reading desk. Previohst to 1.-THE
sermon the communion was admin
istered, bread and, water being
used, and the congregation sing
ing all theiwhile their peculiarlre-
ligious songs. Elder Curtis after ter
wards delivered a sermon IN de-
fence of polygamy," ,,,,1 is,...,
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~ BooKSl Books h-Our q readers
who desire to sendtheir orders to
"a reliable firm should D addres s
Hunter & Co., jHinsdale, N. II.
| For ten years this house has led
In the mail book trade. They
have no equals in prompt atten-
ption to orders. They often re-
ceive fromsix to seven hundred let
ters daily, and load the mails with
books, &c., sent to their customers.
IF you desire to deal with a "fair
and square" concern, who will do
Just as theg agree every time, be
isafe to avoid the city swindlers,
and address for catalogue, &C.. &c,
HUNTER & Co., Publishers.
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The Radicals, and the /,
,h5yll1t5 South ] .1lA1 !

81 tilIEll16g S0IithI J ! s1ihf 1Hl
The Hon. FL. w. billiard, of
Georgia, has been to Washington
as a, member sofa the ssemitsee-
appointed BY the louisville COM
mereiak Convention, to lay the +
proceedings Of that body before
the President. While there he
mingled very freely with some of
the most pE9klnepes members Of.
the Republican party, and had ex-
cellent opportunities Of ascertain-
ing public opinion on most im-''- =
pOrtant question 4 The Augusta
Chronicle. and Sentinel saJys:
sFrOm what he saw and heard he
thinks that the policy Of the ad-
ministration in relation tpel the :
South has undergone-eF isaader-'s
goihgAa . very dmateriab dhangeA
for the better. The President
and many members of his cabinet Q
intended to- Iluse no mere harsh
measures toward the South and
milder councils will prevail.
Mr.. HilliaFd ought tofknow that
Grant and other Radicals about
Washington. are ggoodati making
promisestot peopIeef the SOuth,o
but decidedly poor III performing
The Chronicle and Sentinel adds:i
sButthe mostremarkablesthing
that took apiace, during 7his-ivisit
was q conversation between him.
self, Gen, Garfield, the great Ohio
Radical and very prominent
of congress, and Chief
J Justice Chase Of course the
tropicaselected for discussion was
the condition of affairs in this.
section, and Mr.. Hilliard,. in en-
umerating the grievances of the
Southern people, spoke of the.
swarm of hungry earpet-baggers.
which had overrun the country,
since the surrender Replying to.
this, Gen, Garfield agreed with Mr..
Hilliard In his remarks on this,
pest, and said that he himself
would rather repentant Rebels,
should hold the offices than carpets
baggers.' v7sq. J.I all frsrhi
,Repentant Rebels, interrupted
the Chief Justice, why do you
wish repentant Rebels, Gen. Gar
field? 1dWhat have the Rebels
done that they should repente
We're they not equally as consci-i
entious In their support of the.
Southern cause as we Of the North.
were in our advocacy Of the cause
Of the Union 2 "5515b-nr, 81 aEm
The Chronicle and Sentinel ar
cues from this defence OF the
South that the Chief Justice is
looking forward to a nomination
for President, and that he is en-
deavoring to propitiate the peo-
pie of the South, whose votes he
will very much need.T Perhapsso,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-04

the water every day. have found my health
greatly improved in all respects. and have had
no attack of my old disease of the Kidneys, and
have not now been troubled with any passage OF
bloody urine Tor more than twelve months. My
digestion has greatly improved, and l can now
all ordinary articles of food without inconve-
nience. | formerly suffered also with constipa,
tion which has zen entirely relieved by the Cold
Sulphur water. | consider the Cold Sulphur wa
ter the best mineral water with which l am ac-
qualnted, and attribute the benefit have recelv-
ed entirely to its use, $. L. MCDOWELL,
Callahan's F. o., Allegheny county, Va.
Diseases of the Kid neys and General Debility
Letter of K. HOPKINS, ESQ.
JAcKsoS's RIVER DEPOT,
M Allegheny CO.: Va, Aug. II, 1868
This is to state that in the year 1865 visited
the Cold Sulphur Springs. At that time l was
suffering much from general debility, cough
which had had for Is years, and severe dis
ease of the Kidneys. After using the water three
or four weeks, found my general health restored,
my cough greatly relieved and improved, and
the disease of the Kidneys entirely cured The
symptoms described above had existed for II
months before / used the water. The beneficial
effects of the water have continued permanent to
this time. | consider the Cold Sulphur one OF
the best mineral waters in the State. Ihave used
the Greenbrier White Sulphur Water and prefer
the Cold Sulphur tc that.
Diseases Peculiar to the Female Ser-Mr. II
A. GooDLoE, of Goshen Depot Va, in letter
dated August 9th, 1863, says Of the Cold Sulphur
water:
'In affections of the Kidneys it acts like a
charm. In female irregularities and the diseases
peculiar to the female sex it is remedy of the
greatest value l remember the case of lady
who was carried to the Cold Sulphur, upon bed
in state of health feeble that l was surprised
she should have left home, as thought she could
live but very short time But after using the
water there ten DAYS she could walk about and
at the end Of a month she left the Springs in per-
feet health
II consider the water of the Cold Sulphur full
y. equal to the Greenbrier White Sulphur, which
have used, and with the properties of which, l
am well acquainted
Mav1-1t stEs GHsAee
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LeQOL Notices.
notice.

NOTICE.-On and after this date all per-
~ sons are forbidden to hunt, or commit tres
pass of any kind on the grounds of the Institu-
ton of the D. D. s. B. Those failing to observe
this notice will be dealt with according to law.
To we'll disposed persons a mere suggestion as
regards hunting would seem to be sufhcient,
since it is we'll known that the occupants of those
grounds are for the most part persons who can
not hear, and cannot see whose freedom on the
grounds is of course largely curtaied by those
acting thoughtlessly in this matter.
It is, moreover, respectfully asked that the
drivers of fast horses will rein them up q little
on the road around the buildings, to give the
deaf and the blind time to step out of the way.
By order of the Board,
ap27-4t J. G. COVELL, Principal.
NOTICE.-My wife MARY G. FIX having
~ left my bed and board against my urgent
requests, hereby caution all persons from cred
iting her on my account as L will NOT PAY
any debts she may make, unless compelled TO do
So JAMES FIX,
ap27-2t* Newport. Va
ITVHE UNDERSIGNED. administrator of
the estate of Robert NJ. White, decd, re-
quests all those indebted to the estate to pay up,
and those having claims against the estate to
present them for settlement
ap27-3t VIM. III. Shirley, Adm r.
NOTICE.-The Co-partnership of Hib q
~ Weller was dissolved April 1st 1869, by
limitation. and both parties are hereby author
lied to sign the firm in liquidation only. The
accounts are ready, and all persons knowing
themselves indebted, are expected to settle the
same promptly. Our books must be closed.
HILB 81 WELLER.
anf-2m-ToWn papers cOpy Pm
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Correspondence.
STAUNroN, April 18th. 1869.

STAUNToN, April 18th, 1869.
Gen. Jubal A.. Early: Is
General-Your many friends in Stauntor
tender you a cordial welcome to your native
State once more. 81 Stf4I.f. i
They would be glad to meet you as their
guest in their homes which you long defended
so faithfully. ttA@ sass
To that end they trust you will consent to
pay visit to the town at as early day as
your convenience will permit.
Respectfully yours,
H6E9 M. G. Hartman,
John B. Baldwin, Bolivar Christian, VIM. s.
McChesney, George E. Price, B. B. Donaghe,
Alex. f. H. Stuart, VIM. G. Sterrett, Fred.
Scheffer, j. H. Skinner, Fl. W. Shelley, Jas.
Bumgardner, jr., John Echols, 81. Nj. Bell,
Geo. Baylor, Marshall Hanger, and 40 others.
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M0l.riRG.


: On the morning ofthe 9th April, by Rev. Geo.
b. Taylor, Miss SARAH M. ROBERTS and Mr..
SAM'L SHIFLET7, of Greene county
On 10Th ult, at Churchville, by Rev. j. j. En-
gle, Mr.. JAS. w. BROOKS and Miss SARAH A.
FAUBER-all of Augusta
At Hardwicksville Buckingham county, Va,
at the residence of Capt. John Donald on the
18th ult, by Rev. Mr.. Whithers, Mr.. DAVID s.
HoWsER, of Augusta county. Va, and Miss ELI
"a JANE GoLLIDAY, of Nelson county, Va.
On the 18th ult., in Greenville, by Rev G.
THEA A. NcGILvRAY both of Augusta
At the residence of the brides father. Joseph
7. Mitchell Esq, on Thursday 10Th ult., by the
Rev. j. A. Latane, DR.. CHARLES H. PERRow OF
Nelson, to Miss FANNIA A. MITCHELL of this
county
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Lexington Presbytery met at Shemariah
Church in Augusta County, on Wednesday last,
and continued its sessions until Saturday after
moon Interesting reports were made by Rev.
Mr. Bell, the Evangelist ofthe Presbytery, and
lby Rev. Mr.. Scott and Rev. Mr.. Calhoun, who
are labouriDg with great SUGGEST in the destitute
mountain regions embraced within the bounds
of this Presbytery.
The Presbytery licensed two young men of
great promise to preach the gospel, viz: Mr..
Swoope, of Augusta county, and Mr.. Laird OF
Rockbridge county.
Mr.. Lairds trial sermon and popular
lecture" are said by those who heard them, to
have been superiour to any that have been
heard for long time. n
The claims of Domestic Missions were SO
forcibly presented to the Presbytery, that they
enioined it upon all the Churches to take up a
second collection to sustain them.
On the whole, the meeting ofPresbytery was
very pleasant, the people of Shemariah and the
adjacent churches yieing with each other in
their efforts to make the members feel at home.
-LecinqtoR Gdzette.
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For the Spectator.
HARRIsoNBURG Va, April oath, l

HARRIsoNBURG VA, April Oath, 1859.
Editor Spectator The people of our Town
were most agreeably entertained this evening
by lecture from your distinguished Citizen
DR.. c. r. HARRIS, of Staunton, delivered, by
invitation, before the Harrisonburg Lyceum. -
His subject, 1.-THE Influences of the Fine Arts
ON the Moral Sensiblities,' was treated in a
most mastery and instructive manner, and Its
discussion listened to, with marked attention,
by large, intelligent and appreciative audience.
The Doctor more than sustained, he added to-,
his already deservedly wide reputation as lee
fturer, and public speaker Of the many adj
dresses delivered before our body, few, if any,
have been better received, and none were more
replete with useful instruction.
Yours, &C.,
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AaActiO2a Sales.
FARM FOR SALE.

As executor of Jacob Ruff decd, l will
offer for SALE at public auction, on the premises,
ON WEDNESDAY,, Nh Y 18TH, 1859,
the valuable tract OF land ON wnlch JACOB nun
formerly resided.
This tract contains, by recent survey, IA IL
acres. of which 224 acres are cleared, and the
residue heavily timbered. 1t lies about miles
West of Staunton, and about mile North OF the
which has recently been bought by IL Baltimore
company, who are now engaged in erecting eX.
tensive Iron Works near it. These works will
give employment to large number of persons,
and afford ready and convenient market for all
the productions of the Farm.
The land lies well rolling, but not steep. The
soil is limestone clay, we'll adapted to grain
and grass. There is now about 20 acres of mead
ow on the tract, and, by irrigation, the quantity
could be largely increased.
The improvements consist of a comfortable
brick dwelling, with rocms good barn. and
other out-buildings, and fine orchards of choice
irult A constant stream runs entirely through
the tract, and there are number of fine Springs
lin every part of it.
The location of this farm, near the Railroad
convenient to mills, schools, churches, &c, rem
ders it very desirable as residence. 1t is read
lly susceptible of division into two tracts of near
~ equal size, with the proper proportion of ara
BILE and timber land. and good orchard, and
constant supply of water on both.
The terms will be accommodating and made
known on day Of sale
apr ALEX. H. II. STUART,
Exr of Jacob Ruff decd.
PLENDID ESTATE FOR SALE!-
y Acting under the provisions of deed of
trust, executed by Braxton Davis, dec d, and du-
ly recorded. the subscribers will, on
SATURDAY, MAY 10Th, 1859,
on the premises sell, at public auction that large
md valuable estate, known as the TURK
PLACE"
Tins tract contains about S72 acres, a large
portion Of which is equal to any land in the Val
ley 1t lies on both sides of the South River,
about five miles North of Wavnesborough. The
land lies well, with South-easterly exposure,
and is admirably adapted to the growth Of grass,
corn, wheat &c. Near 100 acres are of rich al
luvial Bottom Land, in bend of the river.
There is an unfinished Dwelling House on the
farm, with fine spring near it, and a spacious
barn, somewhat out of repair.
The location of this tract, in wealthy, intelli-
gent, populous neighborhood, convenient to Mills
Churches, Highways, and the Railroad, renders
it very desirable residence, and the fertility
and beauty of the land, makes it an attractive
investment to a man of capital.
The object of the sale being the adjustment of
the debts of Mr.. Braxton Davis, the Trustees
will receive any established debt against the es-
tate as money in discharge of any portion of
the purchase-money, except costs of sale.
TERMS :-One-fourth in hand, and balance in
three equal annual payments, with interest from
day Of sale.
ALEX. H. Fl. STUART, r,.oo
JOHN B. BALDWIN, Aio''0es'
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COMMISSIONER Sale of LAND,

O-By virtue oil a decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, in the case of Samuel Hun
ter, &C.. VS.. Samuel Doane and others, l will of
Ter at public sale, Oh
THURSDAY. MAJ nth, 1859,
at the residence of Martin Coyner in Augusta
county, tract of finely timbered land, adjon-
ing the lands of said Martin Coyner and others,
and containing about l44 acres.
This land is very finely timbered and the land
itself IS of fair quality.
TERMs-Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
sale, and the residue in four equal payments-six
twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months from
the day of sale. Bonds with good personal Sc
curity will be required and the title will be re-
tanned as additional security.
MATTHEW PILSON,
an27-tds Vim cow Commissioners
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For The SnectatOr.

friends and fellow-county men request you to say
whether or not you are willing to become can
didate to represent the people of Augusta in the
Legislature of Va. We expect daily to see Pres
under the provisions of the Underwood Constl-
tuition Should you conclude to become a can
didate we shall expect of you briefly to state what
your political position will be in reference to sald
Constitution, and if that position shall be such as
will induce your fellow citizens to believe that
you will advocate the Walker ticket in .opposl-
ton to the Wells programme, we promise you
the hearty and cordial support OF many
CITIZENS OF NORTH MOUNTAIN.
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IA SALE.-I will offer at public sale on F RI
of land on which reside situated in Augusta
county. on the head waters of Walkers Greek,
five miles S. W. of Middlebrook, one mile and a
half from Shemarah church, adjoining the lands
of D. c. Arehart, John Runkel and others. Said
tract contains Ga acres. 10 cf which are in
timber, the balance in tolerable state of Guilt
vatlon. 1t has on it new dwelling. stable, shop
&c. Persons wishing to purchase a nice home
will do well to attend.
l will on the same day sell to the highest bid
DER all my personal property, consisting of four
beds and bedding, 2 bureaus tables, chairs, and
everything necessary for housekeeping.
Terms made known on day of sale.
ap07-tde w A WRIGHT
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REPLY.
LEXINGTON, Va, April 10Th, 1869.

Ssentlenaen:- am truly thankful to you for
the cordial welcome and kind invitation con-
tained In your note of the 18th inst.
1t would afford me the very highest pleasure
to visit your town, and avail myself of your
hospitality, but circumstances will prevent my
doing so for some time.
While declining everything savoring of a
public demonstration, In accordance with rea-
sons stated in note to friends in Lynchburg,
yet hope to be able at no distant day, to visit
YOU quietly at your homes, and meet you in a
social way as old friends and comrades.
The recollections which have SO much en-
deared the people of the Shenandoah Valley
to me- have not at all faded from my memory
and it has been among the most pleasant of my
anticipations to mingle with them again on my
return. 49,
Very truly and respectfully yours,
j. A. EARLY.
To Messrs. M. g. Hartman, John B. Bald
win, Bolivar Christian, VIM. S. McChesney
and others.
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For the Spectator.

For the Spectator.
Mr. Edtor:-Please say, through your valua-
bic columns. that Mr.. A B. Cochran is the choice
of large number of the young men of this com On
munity for a seat in the next Legislature OF va
If he consents to have his name used he Will bt
supported by MANY VOTERS
Siaunton. Va Nav 3d-1t
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DARING RoBBERY.-One night last week, Mr..
Brubeck, living at Cochran's mill, in this county,
was robbed of $55 in greenbacks. The thief en-
tered his ROOM while he was asleep, and took the
money from his pants pocket
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Stauntun Spettator,
.ead land and other advertisements.

A number of advertisements and other inte-
resting matter were unavoidably crowded out of
this issue.
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The attention of consumers of milk is called to
the advertisement of Messrs. Seymour & Brown,
proprietors of Sunny Side Dairy.
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For the Snectator.

FOr the Spectator.
Mr.. Editor The people of Augusta want a
man in the next Legislature who is in every way
qualified to measure swords with the Radical
leaders, and we, the voters of the Mt. Sidney dis
trict, in casting about for such a man, know OF
none equal to your townsman A. b. Cochran
We hope Mr.. Z. will allow his name to be used
in this connection. Mt. SIDNEY.
a mt Sidney, May 1st-1t