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NUMBER xxx,
I Weary for the Morning

q, weary for the morning;
When will the night be gone?
But grant me patience, blessed Lord
While waiting for the dawn.
Let no complaining thought or wish
Offend against Thy will,
Assist me, Lord, in all my pain,
10 suffer and be still !
y, Son of righteousness, arise,
Scatter the spirits night,
Let the rays of heavenly mercy in
Upon my mental sight,
Soby the eye of faith I'll see
- w Whither Thy darlings tend,
ana bowling submissive knee, ,-.f
Receive all Thou dost send.
Lie still, lie still, oh aching framel
Toss not so restlessly.
The Savior standeth by thy side.
To soothe and comfort thee.
BE patient yet little while
The dawn shall break ere long.
The rose-light beameth in the East.
L hear the birds sweet song.
And better still Eternal day
Shall burstu upon my sight.
Melting the shades of night and grief
In its efulgent light.
d'Then shall my soul be satisfied.
What e'er its lodging be:
Yes, | can suffer yet awhile
That day shall dawn for me.
o, blessed hope shall l forget
whence cometh health and siren 9th
The sad, dark night hath lasted long.
But it shall end at length
And angels hands shall usher in
My spirit to the light,
And faith, that doth support me now.
snail be exchanged for sight
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f progress and prosperity.

=
chicago has tunneled its river, and is other
wise adding to its business facilities at enormous
expense yet the property holders really obtain
benefits greater than the cost, in the advance of
real estate, In the increase of rents, and the
varied developments of a great and successful
community. IN + F9 5TT
Much progress has been achieved here by the
construction of your great bridge This struc-
ture properly used, will greatly benefit the in
terests of your city, if it be made what it ought
to bean economical transit for trade by all
roads for all parts of the country It will furnish
most needed facility, not merely for railroads,
but for your people, your merchants, and
ior the interests of your property
Doubtless your city will authorize all requisite
facilities for the full use of your bridge, and with
Its advantages extended to all railroads your
only disadvantage in competition with other
cities will be removed, and with vigorous use
OF your geographical advantages, the continued
progress and brilliant future of your beautiful
city will be assured. ...I -,
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TOiLOrIalQ.
uvAILORTNG! TAILORTN,

vEvAILORING! TAILORING 1.-THE
o-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves s. Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
and the business viii hereafter be conducted by
P B. Graves alone.
He has reduced his prices for cash, and will do
all kinds of work pertaining tothe tailoring husi-
ness, in the very best manner and at figures so
low that no one will fail to be satisfied. He has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
by DIR. B B. Donaghe as an Office and invites
ali his friends and the public generally to give
him a call.
y30. +. b. GkAVES
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Carriage Making.
AND BUGG

" to inform my friends that have moved my
RRI A G E S I'll o P
to my new building near the Virginia" Hotel,
where l will keep on hand Carriages and Bug
gies! of every description. By close attention to
business and fair dealing I expect to give entire
satisfaction. will pay strict attention to RE
PAIRING Give me call before purchasing.
jan 1o j. ii. WATERS.
(ARRHAGE-NfAK fAKING.-Atth the solicita-
" ton of many Of my former patrons l have
again taken charge at my old stand, where will
carry on the CARRIAGE-MAKI BUSI-
NESS in all its various branches, and am de-
-terInined that my work shall not be surpassed in
finish, style, durability or price
Special attention given to 1epairs.
an4-tf JOHN M. HARDY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-06-14

THE SOUTH The American Grocer, which
has made some careful calculations, says the
amount of value of the Southern crops is con-
elusive evidence of the rapidly increasing pros
perity Of that section of the country. The pro-
ductions of last year will amount in the ag-
gregate to about $3.50. 900, 900, and very nearly
in the following proportions: Cotton, 3,OO0,-
900 bales, $300,000,O00; corn, 2S5, 100000
bushels, $500, 200, 900; sugar, wheat, tobacco,
with population Of IL 100000 is an average
Of nearly $50 per head for the entire population
"a good index of the increasing prosperity oi
the South.
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Liquors..

EINE LIQUORS.-I would call attention
IL of all wishing to purchase (either for sale Of
their own use) to my large assortment of FIN +
LIQU UORS, which will be sold on as good term;
as they can be purchased anywhere.
Ny stock is complete and consists of
Pure old Augusta Whiskey-various brands
g q Rockbridge and Tenn. i" 6
- I" French, Apple and other Brandes
a full assortment of Wines, Rum, Gin, Cosdials
Porter, Ale, &C., il fact, everything usually KEEP
in a large liquor store. ROBT. w. BURKE,
mar1-3m Masonic Building.
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The FALL ELECTIONS The next November
elections will be the most important held since
the fall of 1868. A new House of Representa-
tives must then be chosen, and besides, one
United States Senator from each Of the follow
ing States: Maine, New Hampshire, Massa-
chusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware,
West Virginia. Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Kentucky, Arkansas, Michigan Minnesota and
Nebraska
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-06-14

WHOLESALE ESCAPE OF PRISONERS IN
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA. Wheeling, May
31.-While young lady, daughter of the jail
or, and her assistants were taking breakfast to
the prisoners in the county Jail this morning
they were forced into the cell and locked up by
means of false key. Twelve prisoners sue
ceeded in opening the hall door, and quietly
locking up the jailor's family in cells, walked
But four have been recaptured up to this hour.
One of the prisoners, who was indicted for
murder, and refused to enter into the conspi-
racy, gave the alarm upon the escape of his
companions.
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IMPORTANT TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS.
As the law now stands, all officers who are elect
ed at the recent election must qualify before the
first day of July ne1t and that any officer, ex-
cept those who have to give bond, can qualify
under his certificate of election before any mag.
istrate or notary public. Those officers who
have to give official bonds assessors, Collectors
and Constables,) must qualify before the Coun-
ty Court
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# sTAUNTON, VA, TUESDAY, JUNE H. 1870.

" The circulation of the ssSpEcrAToR'
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.
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Mattresses, dc.

NOTICE. Made at the Institution for the
IN Deaf and Dumb and the Blind,
Hair Mattresses, hsaEsa a 2aa
Moss and Shuck Mattresses, 5au
Coir Mats, all sizes,
Corn Brooms
Old Mattresses renovated,
Old Chairs filled with new cane seats,
Books bound in plain binding,
Articles to be repaired will be called for at pri-
vate residences, and returned when finished.
All orders for work should be made through
the Steward, or Foreman of the Shop to the
Principal feb8-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-06-14

A WHOLE FAMILY POISONED. The family
of Mrs. Buchanan, near Chrstiansburg Brown
county, Indiana, consisting of six persons, were
vid, Is years old, started for a physician, but
died before reaching him. The others we're
alive when last heard from. The packages of
poison were found in the we'll. 1t is supposed
that relative from Ohio, who had been in the
neighborhood for some time, is the guilty per-
son. They inherit Jointly with him large es-
tate. He had been trying to buy their interest,
but could not, and it is supposed he took this
way to get their portion of the property.-M-
dianopolts Journal
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Luther's Snow Song.

On cold, dark night, when the wind was
OioWlng hard, and the snow was falling fast
Conrad, worthy citizen of little town in Ger,
many, sat playing his flute, while Ursula. his
wife, was preparing supper. They heard asweet
voice singing outside 2.
Foxes to their holes have gone.
Every bird into its nest;
But wander here alone
And for me there is no rest"
Tears filed the good mans ewes as he said
Nv hat fine, sweet voice What pity il
shouli be spoiled by being tried in such wealth
er!''
+ Il think it is the voice of child. Let rs
open the door and see, said his wife, who had
lost little boy not long before, and whose heart
was opened to take pity on the little wanderer.
Conrad opened the door, and saw ragged
child, who said:
Charity good sir, for Christ sake!''
Come in, my little one," said he. "You
shall rest with me for the night"
The boy said ''Thank God" and entered
The heat of the room made him faint but
Ursula's kind care soon revived him. They
gave him some supper, and then he told them
that he was the son of poor miner, and want
ed to be priest He wandered about and sang
and lived on the money people gave him. His
kind friends would not let him talk much. but
sent him to bed. When he was asleep thew
looked in upon him, and were so pleased with
his pleasant countenance that they determined
to keep him, if he was willing. In the morn
ing. they found that he vas only too glad to re-
main with them.
They sent him to school, and aferward he
entered monastery. There he found Bible.
which he read, and from which he learned the
way OF life. The sweet voice of the little sing
er became the strong echo Of the news ''Justi-
lied by faith, We have peace with God through
our Lord Jesus Christ Conrad and Ursula,
when they took that little street-singer into
their house, little thought that they were
nourishing the great champion of the Reforma-
tion. The poor child was Martin Luther! Be
not forgetful to entertain strangers.
The following is the whole of the song which
Luther sang on that memorable night
Lord of heavenl lone and sad,
would lift up my heart to Thee;
Pilgrim in foreign land
Gracious Father, look on me-
L shall neither faint nor die
While walk beneath Thine eye.
I will stay my faith on Thee,
And will never fear to tread
Where the Savior Master leads;
He will give me daily bread
Christ was hungry Christ poor
He will feed me from his store.
Foxes to their holes have gone,
Every bird unto its nest;
But wander here alone
And for me there is no rest.
Yet I neither faint nor fear,
For the Savior, Christ is here.
If 1 live, he'll be with me;
+ If die, to him go.
He'll not leave me- [ will trust him,
And my heart no fear shall know
Sin and sorrow defy,
For on Jesus l rely.
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Tobacco.

C. T. COCHRAN. j. E. GUY.
~ 4 Afa9f G. T. 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 well 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. ear
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-06-14

SOMETHING TO BE THOUGHT oF.-We COM
mend to the consideration of our readers the
following from the New York Evening post:
The constant use ofintoxicating liquors makes
hard times for many man thus a family of
five persons will consume four barrels of -four a
year, or 1856 pounds of bread There is nearly
three pounds day. Good -four can be bought
for ST barrel; 4 times make Is; and 80
cents day for drinks is $IOO,5O, or $S1,5O
more per year than the bread for family Of five
persons costs. But" says A. II only take
two drinks day. Very well you pay then
for your drinks $73 a year; only $45 more than
you pay for the bread consumed by your whole
| family, if it contains five persons. This sum
would provide tea and coffee for them.
| Here, then, we see that the man whs pays
even 90 cents day for liquor spends sum
sufficient to supply his family with bread, tea
and coffee for the year. Is it strange that times
| are hard that men complain of the government,
| and charge that it oppresses them with onerous
| taxes? The above figures show how men tax
| themselves, and how they tax property too
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-06-14

OLD NEWSPAPERS Many people take news
pers, but few preserve them the most interest
ing reading imaginable is file of old newspa-
pers. 1t brings up the very age with all its
bored description of the historian. Who can
take paper dated half century ago, without
the thought that almost every name print
ed is now cut upon tombstone at the head of
an epitaph The doctor (quack or regular)
that there advertised his medicines and their
cures, has followed the sable train of his patients
the merchant his ships-and the acter, who
could make others laugh or weep, can now
furnish skull for his successors In Hamlet
1t is easy to preserve newspapers, and they
well repay the trouble, for like wine, their value
increases with age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-06-14

JOHN r. BALTHIs. Capt. N. FOUNTAIN, Z. N.
NELSON, Rev. A. FoB BoUpE, JOHN Prison,
| JOB g. McFEEGH CHAs. WITHRow, SOLICIT:
| TORS 4- : p 800
DIVIDEND paid policy holders, lst April,
| 1868, forty per cent. 4&A -
/ This Company has met with a success beyond
all parallel in Life Insurance. and offers to the
| Southern public Home Enterprise equal to any
| and surpassed by none in existence. s-
Commenced active operations about Nov. 1st,
1867. 19u
Assets 10Th of Sept, 1869, S., $780, O,OOO-now
much Increased. l6 ,aa -tE1fu eca
Policies issued, 5000. ea aag rslJiia- E
! It has paid for losses of SS31 eco and In every
instance waived the ninety days time and paid
at once. ad iH -58s-s oaaA al5L 4
| 1t advises the payment of all cash premiums.
because then dividends will continually decrease
each next payment until nothing will be requir-
ed, and the policy may be source of income,
but it will allow one-half loan on life and JOINT
life policies. One-third loan on other partieipa-
| ting policies
| 1t requires no notes for loans of the part of
premiums, but endorses the loan of its policies
until absorbed by dividends or policy is payable.
It has no restriction on residence or travel
All its policies non forfeitable and the right
of parties guaranteed on the fac6tg the policy, as
part of the contract.
1t has the following feature which no other
company gives: The late war taught many the
penalty of being separated from the Home office
by having their part payment forfeited 1.-THE
Piedmont guards against this in her policies and
in event of separation from its Office by any in
tervention guarantees to such all the right Of non
forfeiture paid up policy surrender value and
reinstatement as though there had been no inter-
vening cause.
Its investments are made for benefit of South
ern advancement. .u
It brings money to our people-keeps money
with our people. Then why should they contn-
ue to impoversh themselves by sending money
off which can as easily-as safey-as proftably
be spent at home?
The Piedmont asks all who wish to insure to
compare its rates-terms-progress with any
company, and feels confident its merits will equal
any other company.
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"Bill, you young scamp, if you had your
dues you d get a good whipping" II know
it, daddy, but bills are not always paid when
due, F"
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MILLI21e9'V.
THE LADIES

n Just received at the Temple of Fashion,"
direct from New York and Baltimore, the most
beautiful and varied assortment of Millinery and
Fancy Goods ever before presented in this mar
ket They have been selected with the greatest
care and consist of the latest Partisan Novelties
in Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons, Flowers. Laces, &c +,
together with Ready-Made Walking. Suits for
ladies and children. Also Infants Robes in end
less variety. A cordial invitation to call and ex-
anime our unsurpassed assortment extended to
each and all. MRS. K. M. KELLEY.
VOal Oil Lanterns, and Screw top Goa
u Cans, very cheap at w. j. POINTS.
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Senator Morton, in one of his recent speeches
said, in advocating the bill of ''pains and penal
ties" that .sthe war was not over" To which
the Richmond Wing replies, that the war has
been over ever since the surrender at Appomat-
tox, so far as the fighting men are concerned.
but with mere partisan politicians like Mr..
Morton, it will never be at an end so long as
they can make it subserye party or personal
andS
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ADVERTISING RATES.

ADV VEKIISING KAIES- =
2 ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
of One Dollar per Square of Eight Lines or less,
cor the first and so cents for each subsequent in
.srtion Unless the number of insertions be
naked upon the manuscript it will be publish
aag- Obitmaries, ApaQuscensents Of Candidates
for once. Communications calling upon, Advoca-
ing Or Opposing cadidates agd ~ esnsn.a's ema
cations or Notices Of Personal or Frs1dte e"ar-
acfe. on, intended on. calculated to promote any
Pripate Enterprise Interest. wiU be chargedJo
as advertisements. ..---...-
SPECIAL NOTICES will be inserted at double
the advertising rates. r
@~ Address" -"staunton Spectator" staanten,
Augusta County, Va,
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An old lady, who was discomposed by the
introduction of gas, asked with much earnest
ness, What's to become of the poor whales ?"
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Poetry.
The Knot Of Blue and Gray.


Upon my bosom lies
A knot of blue and grey.
You ask me why; tears fill my eyes
AS low to you say
l had two brothers once,
Warm hearted, bold and gay,
They left my side-one wore the blue,
The other wore the grey,
One rode with Stonewall and his men,
And joined his fate to Lee
The other followed Sherman's march
Triumphant to the sea.
Both fought for what they deemed the right
And died with sword in hand
One sleeps amid Virginia's hills,
And one in Georgia's sand.
The same sun shines upon their graves,
My love unchanged must stay;
And SO upon my bosom lies
This knot Of blue and grey.
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Insurance.
IIlE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
& MAIN Sis, RICHMOND, VA.
rn Look at Exhibits:

From Official Reports IS made the toloaoing Loss
3 es Of other Companies compared soith the Pied
mont and arlington eg eae
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Following Companies have no exhibit as to
number of losses, but show amounts lost:
1868, ''St Louis Mutual policies in force 1st of
January, l0O56
Losses by Death, Policies and Reyersionary Ad-
Losses admitted and not yet due....... IS, 10000
Piedmont and Arlington had 8, 122 policies in
force 1st January, 1868. Losses in 1861 $42, 600,
and for present year, (1869) losses of Piedmont
and Arlington is far @aader experience of general
average of Companies above stated, all which
show this company has lost less than any other.
Agents wanted everywhere.
I jan4-1y
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ESIRE INSURANCE effected at the lowest
+ rates and on the most liberal terms, with the
SOUTHERN MUTUAL a.
Fire Insurance Company:

E(NESE ms ESANCE effected at the lowest
rates and on the most liberal terms, with the
SOUTHERN MUTUAL :,
Fire Insurance Company:
Authorized Capital $3.50 OOO.OO
Accommodations, It's, ,089. .03
CHARTERED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF VA.
Office N. E. Corner Main and Ninth Sts.,
IS +st. RICHMOND, VA.
= This Company issues Participating Policies on
Farm and City Property, by which the insured
becomes member of the Company, sharing in
its profits. A semi-annual Dividend of three per
cent, payable to the Mutual Policy-holders of
this Company, declared July L, 1885, also, three
per cent January l, 1870
Us. CALV ERT, President
JORDAN 81. MARTIN, Vice President.
FL. S. PRICE, Secretary and Treasurer.
DR.. H. G. DAVIDSON, General Agent.
3aa7 STATEMENT
OF THE BUSINESS OF THE
SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, OF THE CITY OF
RICHMOND, VA,
a5 January 1st, 1870.
Number of Policies issued ............. ,486
Amount of Property insured ...... $3, Ali, ,996.67
Amount cf Premium n otes deposit
ed with the Company ................ 135, ,o6l. .o9
Amount OF cash premiums and fees
received ... 10, IoO.oo
Amount paid for Losses and Expenses 46,3l0.66
Losses adjusted not due.........,...... 2,025.O0
Persons in town or country having property to
insure will find it to their interest to call on me
before insuring elsewhere, and learn the terms OF
this Home Company
Office with Drs. Hanger & Fultz. doors N orth
of the Spectator Office Staunton, Va.
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NOTICE.

MEDICAL NOTHCE.-Doctors G. E.
Nh Harris and B. 2. Reese having formed a
copartnership in the practice of Medicine, very
respectfully tender their professional services to
the public
Eighteen years experience qualities the junior
partner for the general practice of medicine, and
will enable the senior partner to devote especial
attention to the diseases of females and children
Calls in the country promptly attended to:
Offce-Main street, doors East of DR.. Chap
mans, d. d. S.
All letters strictly on professional business,
should be addressed to .--...-
ianl1-6m DRs. HARRIS s. REESE.
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80 Insurance.
PIEDMONT And ARLINGTON
HOME OFFICE, CORNER Ninth

|
Officers w. G. CARRINGToN, President
JOHN E. EDWARDS, Vice Presidents d. J..
HARTsooK, Secretary; j. J. HOPKINS, Assistant
Secretary; B. G. HARTsooK, Cashier; Prof. E.
B. SMITH, Actuary; d. P FAoKLER Consulting
Actnary; Drs. G. III. PERRow, G. 81. SMITH,
GEORGE Ross Medical Advisers; JAMES E.
WoLFF, Superintendent of Agencies.
Directors :-Wm. B. Isaacs, d. j.. Hart
sock, W. G Taylor, r. H. Maury, j. j. Hop
kins, A. 7. Stokes, John Enaers, John E. Ed
wards, G. 81. Perrow, w. c. Darlington, VIM.
IL. Palmer, John G. Williams, George S. Palmer.
rs CARTER BERKELEY, Staunten,
GENERAL AGENT for the Valley and Piedmont
-r- HEBER KER, Agent, Staunton.
- I ~