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agricultural Implements.

SPETLER q UTLEY,
= DEALERS IN
Agricultural Implements, Machinery
FARMING AND GARDEN TOOLS,
HARD WARE WOODENWARE, FERTIL-
IZERS, FIELD SEEDS, &C.,
are now receiving and opening large and well
selected assortment of Goods at their warehouse,
At Bruce's old stand. Staunton, "a
Their agricultural implements consist in part of
Reapers and Mowers, Threshing Machines,
Hay. Straw and Fodder Cutters, Corn
Shelters Hay and Grain Rakes, Hay
Forks Cider Mills, Drills, Corn
Planters, Cultivators, Plows
and Harrows. Farm Bells,
Grindstones, DC
Their large and well selected stock of Hardware
is new and direct from manufacturers and inn
porters, which they are offering at prices which
cannot fail to please, embraces, IN part
Nails, Horse Shoes, Shovels and Spades Grain
Scoops, Hoes, Mattocks and Picks, Forks, Gar
den Rakes, Locks, Bolts, and Hinges, and Build
ing Material of every description, Carpenter
Tools, &C., &C.
Also fine assortment of CUTLERY, such as
knives and forks, pocket knives, pruning and
budding knives
They also have cooking stoves, and fine as
sortment of iron and steel.
They have woodenware of every description,
such as buckets, tubs, water kegs, field cans,
churns, &c.
The public are invited to give them a call, and
see their goods, as they are guaranteed in every
respect and are offered at very low prices as
they were bought for cash and can be sold low.
They are determined to build up a trade and all
who are in want of goods in their line-especially
parties who are building cannot do better in the
State than to buy of
SPITLER s. UTLEY,
at Bruces old stand, Staunton, Va.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-08
For the Spectator.

MIR. EDITOR:-I will give you an item for
your paper concerning a remarkable little bov
whom saw at the railroad meeting at Moscow.
in this county, on Saturday, Feb. the 10Th
The child IS just eight years Old He seemed
to listen with the deepest interest to what was
said in regard to the road, and when the peti-
tloners were signing their names, some one ask
ed little George B. if he could write? he re-
piled Yes, sir, and stepped up and wrote his
name perfectly correct and with all the gravity
of man. He said afterwards that the reason
he was so anxious for the road was that he
wished to visit his grandma in Warren county.
whom ne has not seen for four years, but whom
he recoects and seems to entertain the great
est devotion and reverence for.
This boy can write well, and is making rapd
progress In geography, grammar, history, &C.
His style OF reading is perfectly astonishing
have seldom heard grown men who could read
so well. During the early part of this winter
he went to school at Moscow, to Mr.. G where
he stood head for days together in an inte-
gent class of large scholars. some of them over
twenty years of age. He has only been to
school about so days. He tells his ma she need
not waste money sending him to school, that
he can learn just as well at home. He has,
from very small child seemed to regard lazi.
ness and ignorance as very disgraceful. [ could
tell you much about Georges passion for farm
life, the work that he has performed for several
years past belonging to that occupation, his un-
firing industry, &C., all Of which are truly as
tonishing. SPECTATOR.
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GET READY.-Farmers, get ready for the
spring campaign. Get the plows, harrows and
cultivators ready to do their work we'll. If you
save them, see that they are all in repair; new
coat of paint will do them good and it can be
given any of these days See that they all have
sharp teeth so as to bite the soil well and thor
oughly. The thorough preparation of the soil
is half the battle towards raising big crop;
without it you can't raise good crop. Get
your harness, teams, double trees, single trees
and everything you will need. ready, so that at
the first opening of the spring you can take
time by the forelock and lead him and not let
him lead you
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-08

A curious law case has been tried in France,
to discover who was the rightful owner of a
WELL Swearing and complication were going
on about the matter TO lengthy extent when
the judge, astonished, exclaimed:
But this is all about little water. What
can it matter so very much, that you should
both put yourselves to SO much trouble and ex-
pense about it p
Monsieur" replied one of the advocates,
dryly, 'the pIeaders are, both of them, wine
merchants !"
The value and significance were seen at once,
and created roar of laughter.
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To MAKE Cows GIVE MlLK.-The agricul-
tural editor of the ''Beekeeper's Journal
vouches for the following, handed to him by
friend:
IF you desire to get large yield of milk,
give your COW, three times day, water slight
y warm, slightly salted in which bran has been
| stirred at the rate of one quart to two gallons
OF water. You will find that your COW will gain
Twenty-Five per cent. Immediately under the eff
fects of it, and she will become so attached to
the diet as to refuse to drink clear water, un-
less very thirsty; but this mess she will drink
almost at any time, and ask for more The
amount OF this drink is an ordinary water pail
tul, at each time, morning noon and night
Your animal will then do her best at discount
ing the lacteal"
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Picture Galleries.
GALLERY OF

n
T. PHOTOGRAPHIC,
8urUeU Building. Corner Main and Nea0 Streets,
I would inform the public that | have just re-
turned from the city and have reftted and fur
nished my Gallery with all the latest improve
ments known to our art, and with every conve
nience for the accommodation of my customers
The success which has heretofore attended my
efforts in the art, has induced me to improve and
enlarge the business in every department..
PHOTOGRAPHIC RUSTIC SCENERY.
Having, after much labor and expense, finished
my arrangements for the production of Photo
graphic Portraitures in real rustic style, re-
spectfully invite the public to examine the Won
derful and pleasing effects.
I would call attention to the specimens on ex-
hibition at my especially a very fine life
size Pastel Portrait-a style OF picture that has
never before been exhibited in Staunton l will
also make the Porcelain Picture, a very beauti-
ful photograph resembling an Ivory Miniature,
coored in every style.
Particular attention will be given to copying
old Daguerreoty pes, Ambrotypes, &c, and en-
larging from them to any size
Ladies and Gentlemen residing in or visiting
Staunton are respectfully invited to call and see
the improvements we are making IN the art
Very respectfully,
oct5-tf B. M. CLINEDINST.
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~ The circulation of the ssSPEcTAToR"
is about as great as the combined clrcuia-
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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Vanquished Day.
BIZ PEARL RIVERS.

King Day and his court have grown weary
The gates of his castle are barred,
And Sunset. the warden, is keeping,
10. A careless and drowsy guard.
The purple and golden banners
8 That foated in gorgeous array
From the top of the western tower,
Are unfurled and fading away.
And over the silvery turrets,
And over the roseate walls
And the ancient golden drawbridge,
The shadow of Twilight falls;
And as it grows deeper the Warden
Abandons the western height
And the beautiful Castle Of Daylight
Surrenders itself to Night.
No footstep is heard on the terrace
Or stair, and the banquetting hall,
Where the king had his riotous wassail,
Is silenter now than all.
The tongue of Contention is palsied,
The anvil of Labor is dumb,
And Clamor has grown too feeble
To rattle his noisy drum
And below from the spacious courtyard
There comes neither stir nor tone,
And the king in his royal chamber
Has fallen asleep on his throne.
His light golden crown of sunbeams
Has melted away from his head, hn
And his brow bent heavily downward.
Seems crowned with crown of lead.
His scepter of Light has faded
And Slipped from his open hand,
And yainly in dreams he mutters
Some idle and vague command;
For his ministers, Thought and Action,
From morning till eventide
His busy and loyal subjects,
Sleep heavily by his side;
And h;s uray.haardad sccratarv
That very old servant, Lord Care.
With his wrinkles and STOPPING shoulders,
Mods peacefully in his chair.
The whole of the court is sleeping
Even the favorite fool,
Poor Folly, snores loud and soundly,
His head on the king s foot stool.
No sound but of heavy breathing
Is heard through the stately room:
From basement to turret the castle
Is wrapped in slumberous gloom.
And the eyes of my muse grow drowsy,
The lips of my muse are mute,
And the heart of my muse is dreaming
Over her slumberous lutte.
HABoLocHITo, MISS, JAN. 1870.
Home Journal.
A local poet has produced the following line
IN Niagara
FEY countries lax their catprax
With straddes that II stagger ZEE,
& low & high such lesser fry
es On smaller scales may switch their tales
AS sasse like u swaggery:
But for the beller that skeers a fellow,
u slams q smaX on persons bax
& Stratch let loose and general juice,
& fox in pax y squaws in sax,
Again the raft of such small craft,
On all these tax, our people bax
The fxins of Niagara
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Professional Directory.
NOTICE.-Doctors G.

~rEDICAL NOTICE.-Doctors c. R
NE Harris and B. P. Reese having formed a
copartnership in the practice of Medicine. very
the public.
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:
Ofice-Main street, 2 doors East of DR.. Chap
rna1's, D. d. S.
All letters strictly on professional business,
sAoulI ;on11Wem " nv DIS. HARRIS s. REESE.
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ADVERTISING RATES.

ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
sf One Dollar per Square of Eight Lines or less
Cor the first and so cents for each subsequent m
.srtion Unless the number of insertions. be
naked upon the manuscript it will be publish
ed ed until forbid and charged accordingly.
aes1y- Obituaries Announcements Of Candidates
for Office, COmsnsuaicatioms calling stpo Adnoca-
tiuo or Opposing Candidates, and all Commune
.atious or Notices of a Personal or Prirate char
acter. OF. attended or calculated to promote any
Private Enterprise Interest," a0iH be charged for
as advertisements.
the advertising rates.
~ Address -''staunton Spectator" staunton,
Augusta County, Va.
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The devil of an Iowa paper called on his Chi
nese washwoman and tried to coax her into ta-
king hold of his garments. "Printee man dir
ty shirt like ID; no get cleanee; scrubee skin
off hands; inkee ID to clean off. No want
washee for printee; chargee two dollar dozen
cuss EN-"
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Statutes, Harness. dc.

4 ATEST NEWS! War Declared ~
A ANNEXATION OF CUBA!l
General Grant, or any other man, who wants
SADDLES,
BRIDES,
HARNESS
new or second hand
WHIPS, BITS, &C.,
must go to Ed. Halls. where he will find the best
assortment of the kind this side of New York
all OF which can be bought cheap for cash.
ED. HALL,
On "A harf opposite Smith 6 Elders law Office.
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Marble WOrES.

I'VE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA
RBLE W. RKS,
STAUNTON,
LEXINGTON,
HARRISONBURG,
& CHARLOTTESVILLE
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GLOUeS.
w. DONNALLY.
Glove Manufacturer,

NEAR LEpIsBURG, WEST VA ..,,
The public will bear in mind, that L am still
engaged in the business of manufacturing the
CELEBRATED DONNALLY GLOW ES,
and that | am prepared to execute all orders tor
ladies' and gentemen's Buckskin Riding Gdm'at-
Lets Halt Hands. and Gloves of all descriptions.
Orders from distance are solicited.
Al ne assortment can be found at the store
Messrs. Roane s. Abby and at D. A. Kayser's.
sanCl--1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-08

Marriage offers the most effective opportun-
tiles for spelling the life of another. Nobody
can debase, harass, and ruin woman so fatally
as her own husband and no body can do tthe
so much to chill man aspirations, to paralyze
his energies, to draw sap from his character, as
his wife.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-08

A little blind boy was asked what forgive
ness was? He replied 1T is the odor that
flowers breathe when tampled upon.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-08

A little girl who was sent out to hunt eggs
thought it strange she did not find any, as there
were several hens standing around doing moth
inc" !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-08

81 say pilot amt you waiting longer than is
necessary for this fog to clear up? Don't you
see it is starlight overhead p "Yes, but we
are not going that way
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-08

President Grant denies that he has changed
his mind on the Cuban question. When had
he any mind to change?
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EOlG2lG7sieS.
VALLEY MILLS FOUNDRY AND
Machine Shop.

The undersigned having leased of P. Q. Pol
mer the above named establishment, and being
practical workmen, with an experience of over
20 years in the business, are prepared to furnish
in the very best style and shortest possible time
all work usually done in similar establishments.
This being the Oldest Foundry, and the only one
in this part of the State, that was not burnt du-
ring the war; we have great STOCK OF PAT
TERMS on hand for mill, saw mill and all kinds
of machinery. Having superior Lathe for
turning Iron we can execute in the most work
manlike manner all kinds of turning and fitting
up of machinery. We manufacture ClRCU,
LAR SAW SHAFT & BOXES on an improved
plan, much superior and cheaper than the old,
al d warranted to give satisfaction. We also
manufacture very superior plows of the Livings-
ton Virginia and Kerr Patterns.
We call special attention to our l0-plate stove.
and Franklin fireplace; also, Hollow Ware OF
all kinds
We will deliver all work at Swoope's Depot
free of charge, and attend to shipping the same
if desired. We are determined to do our work
in style and at figures that will defy competi-
ton; Terms cash or its equivalent.
jaklS-3m SCHOPPERT Il KELLER.
SWOOne'S DanOt Auur,cta countv Va
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naA We are offering our goods at the lowest
CASH PRICES, and we are determined to
give satisfaction to all who may need anything
in our line Of business.
We solicit the citizens and Farmers gener-
ally who have not tried US to do so. We thank
all our friends for their past liberal patronage,
and respectfully request continuance of the
same. Do not forget the place. Be sure to
call on
RICHARDSON & WHEAT.
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Schools.
WAsH1NGToN WAS COLLEGE
Lexington, Virginia.
FACULTY

FACULTY:
GENERAL r. E. LEE, ...... ......PREsIDENT
CARTER J. HARRIS, A. NJ, Prof. Of Latin /.
JAMES j. WHITE, A. NJ, Professor of Greek
EDw. s. JoYNEs, A. NJ, Prof Mod. Languages.
--,# Prot. Engtish
REV. ]. l.. KIRKPATRICK, D. d.,
Prot Moral Philosophy
VIM. PRESTON JOHNSTON, A. NJ,
Prof History and English Literature
ALEX L. NELSON, A. NJ, Prof Mathematics
VIM. ALLAN, A. NJ, Prof Applied Mathematics
RICHARD s. McCULLoCH, A. NJ,
Prof. Natural Philosophy.
JoHE L. CAMPBELL, A. NJ, Prof. Chemistry.
--,f Prof AppLaed Chemistry.
Hon. j. w. BRoCKENBRoUGH, LID, Pr. Laao
Nj. w. HUMPHREYS, A. NJ,
Asst Prof. Latin and Greek.
RoDEs MAssIE. A. NJ,
ASST Prot. Modern Languages.
DUNCAN G.. LYLE, A. NJ,
0 y Asst Prof. Mathematics.
CHARLES A. GRAVES, A. NJ,
ASST Prot. English.
JOSEPH B. WALKER, Asst Prof Chemistry and
Principal Of Business School.
*For the present, the instruction in English is
divided among the Professors OF Moral Philoso-
ply, Modern Languages. and History, with the
aid of an Assistant Professor.
tThe duties OF this Chair are discharged by the
Professors of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-08

Ma To anv one who will send us tioo 'se.o smo-
scr;5ers and sir dollars, we will send the Specta-
tor for one year GRATIS. a,ro,,oo-
To such as may send FIVE or more aavaHce-
paying subscribers, we will allow cotlnii;s,od n;sad
Of '25 ner cent on the subscriptions obtained.
which NAV be retained by the persons sendlrg
- Subscriptions will not be discontlnued,
except at the option of the Editor, till all arrear
ages be paid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-08

NJ HANGER D. j. H. FULTZ NJ. D.
FAIRS. HANGER &FULTZ having form
~ ed partnership in the practice OF medl-
cine offer their professional services to the cltl-
zens of Staunton and vicinity: When not pro-
fessionally engaged they will be found at their
Office on Augusta street. two doors North OF the
Spectator office novZ-f
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Nh b. HOGE A BRO,

NR Il. HOGE q BkO.,
Successors to Hoge s. Mason,)
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Groceries. Produce and Fertilizers.
Highest market price in CASH paid for
FLOUR, WHEAT, RYE, OATS, CORN, &C.
aug4-
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JOHN b. BALDWIN. GEO. M: COCHRAN, Jk'

Holm r BALDWIN GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JK.
RALDWEN & COCHRAN,
II ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
STAuNToN, VA,
Will nrsctice in all the Courts holden in Angus
ta county. jan4-tf
RR LANES JOHNSTON.
ID DENTIST
MAIN STREET, Staunton, Va.
OFFICE Over Ceases Confectionery Store.
dec21-tf
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A CARD.-JAMES H. CALLISON,
"a PRACTICAL SURVEYOR
n otary Public and Licensed Auctioneer,
will continue to attend to all calls on moderate
terms Address Middlebrook, Va.
nnu0-tf
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nURE WINES AND LIQUORS.-In
addition to my select stock of GROCERIES, I
have now on hand large supply of pure Wines
and Liquors, embracing OLD SHERRY, SOUP
PERNONG OF THE FINEST QUALITY,
APPLE AND GINGER BRANDIES, OLD
WdISKEYS, &C. New brick store, opposite
G. Fl. Square, Staunton.
feb8 GEO G. JACKSON.
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VOLUME XLVII.
Stauuton Spettator.
enRIIsHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING BY
Richard Mauzy g Go.
Read This /!

-- SU BoCKIPIIUN MAJ ND y =
For yr. So in currency or equlvseht IN speeie'
Il mo / 81 L.
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DURKE's IRON WORKS,

I'D STAUNToN, VA.
WM. A. BURKE, ~....... .... .... Proprietor,
NOTICE-Persons having Threshing Machines,
Reapers. Mowers. Drills, &c, needing repairs,
can have them done in the very best style and
workmanship, at Burke's Iron Works at short
notice. | keep constantly on hand repairs for all
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turer's prices. have supply of sections for
the following machines
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Mccormick +" '' s'
Wood -
Union
also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
and
Bickford and Huffman's Grain and Guano Drill
TERMS CASH w. A. BURKE.
rs am still putting up the best LIVINGS-
TON PLOWS made in the State
iuHe l6-tf VIM A. RITRKE
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TANDARD "A Brown Cotton Is to IL cents
y N. p. .FUNKHOUSER & co.
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JOHN ECHOLS,
Monroe cOQntv.

JOHN ECHOLS, r. II. CATLEri,
Monroe county Lexington
Il. M BELL, Staunton.
NICHOLS, BELL q CATLETT,
- ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
StGMaton, Va,
Will practice in the State and Federal Courts at
Ste anton, and in the Circuit and County Courts
ef Rockbridge, Rockingham and Alleghany.-
hey will also attend to special business in any
part of Va and West Virginia. [Sept 12-tf
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Groceries and Produce.
1Ew FAMILY GROCERY.

NEW FAMILY GROCERY.
IL la7f sut u j. W. TODD g. CO..
da Corner of Main and New Streets
Cut Loaf and Refined Sugars, A4
Old government Java,
Laguyra and Rio Coffee, i2
Excellent Gunpowder Teas,
Golden Syrup,
No l Mackerel and Family Roe Herrings,
Family, Extra and Superfne Flour-cholce
brands.
Also choice old Rye Whiskey,
French Brandy
Apple Brandy,
Gin, &C., 1853
fe22-3t. All to be sold at Richmond prices.
HERRING HERRING! tor sale at
III BAKER BROS.
NLEVELAND Il SEARS, 'H
~ DEALERS IN
Staple and Fancy Groceries,,
AND COUNTRY PRODUCE,
Main Street, Staunton, Va.
Just received.-50 dozen canned Tomatoes,
10 dozen canned Corn and Peaches,
l case Chow Chow Pickle,
l case Worcestershire Sauce.
l case Chocolate,
l case Cocoa
200 gallons Syrup at so cents,
200 gallons fine Syrup, &c.
rs Goods delivered free of charge in all parts
of the city. CLEVELAND & SEARS.
feb8 -
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Special Correspondence Of Cincinnati Times.
LETTER FROM HILLSBORO.
Funeral Of Ex-Governor Allen Trimble-
Solemn and Impressive Ceremonies.
uurepopo n Eoh < 70

HILLsBoRo, O.. Feb. 5, 1870.
The funeral ceremonies Of Ex-Governor Al
len Trimbe, which took place to-day, were
plain, solemn and impressive.
AS mark Of respect and esteem, business
was almost entirely suspended, and all who
could gain admittance repaired to the NJ. E.
Church, where Rev. John T. Marley gave the
follovinp
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-14

or to anything we have hitherto received Inspec-


not have been here to have told the tale.
Many of the ladies cried bitterly, while
Others tainted, and, / must confess. |
have faced death in variety of shapes
since that occurrence, yet none has
made such deep ard lasting impression
as the one described, and which will live
in my recollection as long as life shall
last.
After being out of danger Captain
Smith remarked to us all he had braved
many dangers, and had crossed the At
lantic many times, but his vessel had
never before been in so much danger,
and to the skillful handling of the wheel
by the sailor in question we are all in
debted for our safety. On the next voy-
age, if my memory serves me, saw an
account in the English papers in which
the Ocean Queen, commanded by Cap
tain Smith, was lost in the English
Channel with every soul on board, and
no one has yet informed us how that
magnificent vessel with her gallant com
mander went down. Z. W. w.
Maxwell House, April 9, 1870