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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
PNN Up!

Accounts will be ready on
IN the lst day of January, and as no bills
have been rendered for six months, Il hope my
friends will feel the importance and necessity OF
a prompt settlement. : = q - lT
dec28-tf DAVIS A. AA1SEK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

REclpEFoR HAPPY HOME. Six things
says Hamilton, are requisite to create happy
home. Integrity must be the architect, and
tidiness the upholsterer. 1t must be warmed
by affection, and lighted up with cheerfuness; I;
and industry be the ventiator. renewing the
atmosphere, and bringing in fresh salubrity
every day while over all protecting canopy
of glory, and nothing will suffice except the
blessing of God a1aT ale ssfi-1 aas
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
Carriage MGH5mg.
CARRIAGES AND BUCGIEs.-Ix

q J to inform my friends that / have moved my
CARRIAGE SHOP
to my new building near the "Virginia'' Hotel,
where I will keep on hand Carriages and Bug
gies of every description. By close attention to
satisfaction. will pay strict attention TO Re
PAIRING. Give me call before purchasing
jan Is j. 81. WATERS.
HAKRIAGE-MAK the solicita-
" ton of many of my former patrons | have
again taken charge at my old stand, where viii
carry On the OARRIAGE-MAKING RUSI-
NESS in all its various branches, and / am de-
termined that my work shall not be surpassed in
finish. style, durability or price
Special attention given to repairs.
an4-tf JOHN M. HARDY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

A New Orleans reporter was being shown
through the insane Asylum the other day,
when he encountered very pretty blue-eyed
damsel, who at once rushed into his arms, with
the exclamation: ''Oh! my dear husband 70
The reporter wished TO soothe the agitated feel
ings of the little unfortunate, and stroked her
M da dea eaesIa d as a pea Wood say om
mo-" she innocenty replied, 'you always
| liked to kiss me-" but you know you are in
sane, my DEAR he said. EYES," she replied
YEARLY, that's the reason kiss you -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
Boy Love.

One of the queerest and funnyest things to
think OF IN after life, is boy-lo No sooner
does boy acquire tolerable stature than he
begins to imagine himself a man, and to ape
manish ways
He casts side glances at all the tall girls he
may meet, becomes regular attendant at
church. carries cane holds his head erect struts
little in his walk Presently and very soon. he
falls in love; yes, falls is the proper word, be-
cause it best indicates his happy delirious self
abasement. He lives now in fairy region.
somewhat collateral to the world, and yet blend
ed somehow with it. He perfumes bis hair with
fragrant oils, scatters essences over his hand
kerchicf and desperately shaves and annoints
for a beard He quotes poetry in which ''love, -
and ''dove, y heart, and dart" peculiarly
predominate and he plunges deeper into the
delicious labyrinth, fancies filed with the divine
atfiatus, and suddenly breaks into scarlet rash
or rhyme. He feeds upon the looks of his
beloved Is raised to the seventh heaven If she
speaks a pleasant word; is betrayed into the
most astonishing ecstacies by smile and is
plunged into gloomiest regions of misanthropy
by a trown. He believes himself the most de-
voted lover in the world. There never was such
another. There never will be. He is the one
great idolator wealth he despises the grove
ling thought. Poverty, with the adorable be-
loved, he rapturousy apostrophizes as the first
OF all earthly blessings; and ''love in cottage,
with water and crust is his beau ideal of
Paradise of dainty delights.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
assurance.
- 80 - - ,1nua.1
PIEDMONT And ARLINGTON
j HOME OFFICE, CORNER NINTH
omeers W. c. cARRrsoros, President;

/ Officers: W. G. CARRINGToN, President
/ JOHN E. EDWARDS, Vice President; D. j.
1 HARTsooK, Secretary; J. j. HOPKINS. Assistant
| Secretary B. G. HARTsooK, Cashier; Prof &
/ B. SMITH, Actuary; D. P. FAcKLER, Consulting
Actuary; Drs. c. FL. 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. 81, Maury,, !. ); hop
wards ward =: G. Il. g Perrow, ". G. Darlington, Wm
| r. Palmer, John C. Williams, George 5. Palmer
ALLEMoNGI &. BERKELEY, Bridgewater,
GENERAL AGENTS for the Valley and Piedmont.
GUY & COCHRAN, Agents, Staunton :,
~ssfF9sfEA s7E ~ s7--7szzss6 SIS SsAA0
JOHN F. BALTH1s, Capt. N. FOUNTAIN. R. N.
NELSON Rev. A. Poe BoUDE, JOHN PILsoN,
JOB G. McVEIGH, CHAs. WITHRow, SoLICI-
TORS =
DIVIDEND paid policy holders, 1st April,
1859, forty per. cent. -. 4ssaS
This Company has met with a success beyond
all parallel in Life Insurance, and offers to the
and surpassed by none in existence. se. ~
Commenced active operations about Nov. 1st,
1867. --..1 -. ..,.r e....., - -.ea s. .
z Assets 10Th of Sept, 1869, 81, ,ooo-now.
much increased 81 ,,--.-,T ~ 81 s..,s <
2 Policies issued, 5000. f.t-v r.-- s-ers
& It has paid for losses of $31, 900 and in every
instance waived the ninety days time and paid
at once. ..r q .....
y 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 ne-half loan ON life and JOINT
life policies One-third loan on other participa-
ting policies. i7i .o eol1a.7'g ll-- p
It 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.
1t has no restriction on residence or travel
All its policies are non-forfeitable and the right
of parties guaranteed the face of 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. '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 nom
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.
It brings money to our people-keeps money
with our people. Then why should they contin-
ue to impoverish themselves by sending money
off which can as easiy-as safely-as proftabfy
be spent at home?
The Piedmont asks all who wish to insure to
compare its ates-terms-progress with any
company and feels confident its merits will equal
any other company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

ss of other Companies compared NTH the Pied
mont and arlington & oee4sa aa.e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

A Lady, who, though in the autumn of life,
had not lost all dreams of its spring, said to
Jerrod
Il cannot Imagine what makes my hair turn
gray. | sometimes think that it must be the
essence Of rosemary with which my maid is in
the habit Of brushingit What do yonthink %
Il should be afraid madam, replied the dis
tinguished dramatist, dryly, that it is the es-
sence Of thyme
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

A GOOD NAME.-Always be more solicitous
to preserve your innocence than concerned to
prove 1t. 1t will never do to seek good name
as primary object Like trying to be grace
full, the effort to be popular will make you con-
temptible. Take care Of your spirit and con-
duct, and your reputation will take care of it.
self. The utmost that you are called to do, as
the guardian of your reputation, is to remove
aspersions. Let not your name be evil spoken
of, and follow the highest examples in mild
and explicit selfvindication. No reputation
can be permanent which does not spring from
principle, and he who would maintain d good
character void of offence toward God and to-
ward man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
mo FARMERS.

VIVO FARMERS.
for WHEAT and CORN. Apply to our Agen
W. H. Watts-OGce near the Depot:
NAV 18tf r. HARMAN & co
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

On the lst of June, Gen. fJubal A. Early
viii permanently locate in Lynchbnrg for the
practice of his profession.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

Husband-"If were to lose you, 1 would
never be such a fool as to marry again
Wlfe-"lf were to lose you, would mar
ry again directly"
Husband-.Then my death would be re-
gretted by at least one. person"
Wife-''By whom ?''
Husband-"My successor"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
ECERE INSURANCE effected at the lowest
rates and on the most liberal terms, with the
y SOUTHERN MUTUAL
ip e Fire Insurance Company.

=
Authorized Capital. 900 90
Accumulations, ITO, Os9 U3
CHARTERED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF VA.
Office N. E. Corner Main and Ninth Sts,
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 Policv-holders of
this Company, declared July l. 1869; also, three
per cent. January l, 1870.
j S. CALV ERT, President.
JORDAN q, MARTIN, Vice President.
DR.. H. G. DAVIDSON, General Agent.
-zavs to STATEMENT os 5eeo
s4se OF THE BUSINESS OF THE f
so UTHERN METUAL FIRE INSURANCE
RICHMOND, VA,
January 1st, 1870
Number of Policies issued.................. 2,486
Amount of Property insured. ........ So Al, ee6 81
Amount cf Premium Notes deposit
ed with the Company 135, ,861. SO
Amount OF cash premiums and fees
Amount paid for Losses and Expenses 46,3l0 sc
Losses adjusted not due..........:...,. 2,025. 90
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. .N
a,e.. ~, s-.r HI. HI. PECK. AGENT.
Office with Drs. Hanger & Fultz 2 doors North
of the Spectator Office, Staunton, Va,
mars
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

Rachel M. Devers, daughter of Henry Dew
ers, committed suicide near Bland Courthouse
on the a0th ult., by hanging herself to the
limb of tree
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

Mrs. Hannah Grant, the President S mother,
while attending Methodist church in Ohio,
thus appeared to local: 'She is probably
70 years old is very well preserved, being an
active cid lady; is rather below the medium
height, has clear sharp eye, pleasing coun-
tenance, very frank expression, and withal a
refued modesty that shrinks from making her
self conspicuous"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
Poetry.
The Parting Hour /.

The following exquisite poem, says the Port
/ land Euensng Commercial, was written by the
1late Edward Pollock, the gifted California poet ::
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

,s 1t is high time that the income tax should
be an OUTCOME tax.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
Saddles. Harness. dc.

OADDLES AND HARNESS.-If you
y want good work, go to GEO. F. ELICKS
where YOU will find the best assortment this side
ct Baltimore, which be will sell cheap for cash.
Saddles and Harness of all kinds-old and new
Trunks, Whips, Bits, &c. Buck Gloves, win
chester and Lewsburg make), and, in fact, ev-
erything in his line of business.
Thanking his friends for past patronage he
hopes to merit continuance of the same.
REPAIRING done on short notice.
Also, a good lot of old Mcclellan Saddles and
Halters for sale cheap.
Store on Main street, doors west of Augusta,
next door to Woods s. Gilkeson's hardware store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

ABEAUTIFUL ExTRAcT.-I saw temple
reared By the hands of men, standing with its
high pinnacles in the distant plain The stream
beat upon 1.-THE God of nature hurled his
thunderbolts against it and yet it stood as ad-
amant. Revelry was in it's halls-tbe CAV was
there. | returned. and the temple was no
more-its high walls lay in scattering ruins,
moss and grass grew wildly there, and at the
midnight hour the owls cry succeeded the
young and gay who reveed there and have
passed away. aEs7s
saw the child rejoicing in its youth-the
idol of its father; | returned and the child had
become old. Trembling with the weight of
years, he stood the last of his generation-a
stranger amid desolation all around him.
saw the oak stand In all its pride on the
mountain-the birds were carolng on its bougL
returned; the oak was leafess and sapless-
the winds were playing at their pastmes thro
the branches
who is the Destroyer" said to my guard
ian angel. t., -
''It is time,' said he, ''when the morning
stars sang together, with Joy over the new
world he commenced his course, and when he
shall have destroyed all that is beautiful upon
carth-plucked the sun from it's sphere-melt-
ed the moon in blood--yea, when he shall have
rolled the earth and heavens away like a scroll,
then shall an angel from the throne of God
come forth, and with one foot on the sea and
the other on land, lift up his hand toward
Heaven and Heavens eternal; and say-Time
Is, time was, but time shall be no longer aa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
FAIRNESS AND sADDLEs.-The un-

n II
Ill dersigned, having opened frst-class har-
ness shop, is prepared to manufacture harness OF
every description as low as it can be done. Will
Buggy and Riding whips, Saddle Blankets and
Spurs, Curry Combs. Brushes, de-, and, in fact,
everything usually kept in Rrst-class shop. He
will give special attention to repairing.
Don't forget to call at Gruberts New Building,
Immediately south of the Va. Hotel.
ap5-tf rF- JAMES NJ CARTER.
n Attest NEWS! War Declared
IL ANNEXATION OF CURAii
General Grant, or any other man, who wants
RRIDLES,
HARNESS
new or second hand
Eoctll~ 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,
IN Wharf opposite Smith & Elders law office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
YNTW, M. McALLISTER.
WY AftOrneY at Law.

Warm Springs, Virginia.
Will practice in all the Courts of the counties Of
Augusta and Allegheny, and as a partner with
the distin guished William Fl. Terrill in Bath
county Prompt attention given to the coilec-
ton Of claims exceeding $40 each, or $40 in the
aggregate Attention given to business In any
county in the State if specially employed
i,,lvD7-12m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

TAH1ES KER. LIFE AND FIRE INSU-
eD RANCE ErAGENT-OFFIcE over 1st Ma
tonal Bank.-Buildings, Merchandise, Furni-
ture, and Personal Property of all kinds, in town
or country, insured against loss or damage by
fire at the lowest rates, in companies of the high
est standing
Write five year policies on detached buildings.
Life Insurance effected with the best compa-
Mes rt mar22-2m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
Additional WounEd

We publish this week an additional numbe
| of the unfortunates who were wounded in tht
horrible catastrophe of the 9th ult:
NJ V. Green, hurt in the left side, and mouth
cut very badly. .-.-
- Murphy. 100 Jackson street, wounded
| In back, head, and face.
b. Ii. Hord, bruised in the left breast and
NIP, hurt about face and neck-residence on
Venable and Twenty-frst streets.
f. s. Howe, of Boston, Mass, severely
bruised about the abdomen, and left foot severe
ly confused h
Captain R. Roberts, of Manchester, leg bro
ken. 34aa9la esssasos .e1H
W. H. Wheely, badly bruised.
Edward Seems, bruised badly
Thomas Mosely, not seriously.
Thomas Irving, cut in back.
William L. Sizer, bruised about head and
side. ssa ed a-,7. a. iess-., ..i : IN -
John Irving, badly stunned. dyese as
N. j. Hinton, hurt in back and otherwise
bruised. nl Ill aso-te5 5lssee 81
N. Green. cut about the head and shoulder,
William Cartwright, badly bruised in breast
and leg. ia b3a
Martin V. Green, Union Hill, cut about the
head, face, and shoulder. cr a5 ai55s 3
Daniel Bradford, Strecker's Hill, cut about
the shoulders, face, and head. bbsI 8ga q
Benjamin Ford, slightly injured
Thomas Cullingsworth, injured severely in
ternally. iea. afan e a tua e.al
A. J. Hawkins, police, injured in head and
arm. -.-t IL u
John Lewis (colored,) Broad and Fifth sts.,
badly bruised. -
Daniel Howard (colored, also severely wound
ed aa '1 ioJ
Tucker Bradford, head cut and hand mashed.
Edward Simms, badly bruised
James Oliver bruised m chosf and loo --+
Joseph Morris, Franklin street, Church Hill,
bruised in head and back. {" lfd '9ll' ~
Walter Mickey, badly bruised about face and
head N stnl'1 5,'a3aal-fi5fs ~ 91'l
Robert A. Steele, Knoxville, Tennessee, hurt
internally and bruised about the head and body
John Finney, fireman, leg broken, mashed in
breast, and knee badly bruised @
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

egaoG tzgt .f
Following Companies have no exhibit as to
number of losses, but show amounts lost:
1868, 'St Louis Mutual, policies in force 1st of
January, lO,O56.
Losses by Death, Policies and Reversionary Ad-
ditions $455 $685. 46
Losses admitted and not yet due....... 85, 5000
Total Losses in 1868 49,. $541, ,438 46
Piedmont and Arlington had 5,122 policies in
force 1st January, 1868. Losses in 1SeS $40, 600,
and for present year, 1850 losses of Piedmont
and Arlington is far as,sder experience of general
average of Companies above stated, all which
show this company has lost less than any other.
Agents wanted everywhere.
ian4-1V
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

JOHN F. BALTHIs, Capt. N FOUNTAIN, R. N.
NELSON, Rev. A. Poe BoUDE, JOHN PILsoN,
JOB G.. McVEIGH, CHAs. WITHRow, SoLICI-
TORS. s.+..f -. =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
Professional Directory.
DAyED FULTZ e. ALEX. HI. FULTZ
CounseIors and Atforneys-at-Law.

viii devote their whole time to the business of
r their profession.
The Senior Partner will give SPECIAL ATTEN-
TIoN TO CASES IN THE COURT OF APPEALS
AND IN THE FEDERAL COURTS. EFIr
ok !
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

AaEDECAL NOTICE.-Doctors G. R.
iVs Harris and B. p. 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:
Ofice-Main street, doors East of DR.. Chap
mans, d. d. S. s@@
All letters strictly on professional business,
should be addressed to 9fl..l = - q =
isni1N6m - DRs. HARRIS s. REESE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17
Insurance.
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
& MAIN srs., RICHMOND, VA. #
vrfa9 Is -1osi esfa7
Look at Exhibits. esln
Look at Exhibits

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e7i IT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

JIM HANGER, NJ. D. J. H. FULTZ, M. D.
, ed co-partnership in the practice Of medi-
cine offer their professional services to the cit-
zens of Staunton and vicinity. When, not pro-
fessonally engaged they will be found at their
Office on Augusta street, two doors North OF the
Snactator office nov2-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-17

JOHN B. BALDWIN GEO. M. COCHRAN, JR.
baldwin & COCHRAN,
h ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
70 countv ian4-tf
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-05-11
Destructive Hail Storm.

PHILADELPHIA, May S.-This after
noon the most destructive hail storm
that was ever known here passed over
the city from the northwest to the south
east. For nearly thirty minutes there
was a continuous fall of hail stones from
the size of a pea to six and seven inches
in circumference. The damage done
greatly exceeds the great storm of Sep
TENDER, 1868. The greatest force of the
storm was along Broad street and the
southern section of the city. On the
south side of Chestnut street, above
Eight, hardly a pane of glass was left
On Broad street many churches had
stained glass windows destroyed. The
windows in the front of Continental Ho-
tel were destroyed. Loss, thousands of
dollars. Reports fromthe outskirts state
an almost total destruction of fruit trees,
which were just in blossom. Anime t..
night the hail still remained in piles in
the streets.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-05-11

Br The question of woman suf-
frage is not to be submitted to the
people of Illinois after all, the consti-
tutional convention having reconsid-
cred its action in this respect. 1t is
claimed that this retrograde action
is all owing to the lecture delivered
by Mrs. Wheaton, of Springfield,
some two weeks since. The fact is,
that so long as there is only about one
woman in ten in favor of giving her
sex the privilege of the ballot, men in
the capacity of Legislators and consti-
tutional conventionists, will not feel
constrained to take very much inter-
est in the question. When the fe-
male ~suffragists get the majority of
their WI sex all right on the ques-
ton of voting, the male side of the
house will bs more ready to fau into
line. The American women who cart
a particle about the right of suffrage,
are but a small per cent. of the whole
sisterhood of Uncle Sans daughters.
Men realize this, and act accordingly.
Instead of Stanton, Cutler & Co.,
scolding at the men, they should first
convert the dissenting women.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-05-11
InSneefinn of CnnYents.

Roman Catholicism in Great Britain
has received a severe blow in the success
Of the motion in the House of Commons
for the inquiry into the number and
character of converts and monasteries in
England, ireland, and Scotland, and the
terms on which income, property, and
estates belonging to these institutions is
held and possessed. The revelations of
secret tyranny in continental converts
that hsyo come to light o flate years, ana
the scenes depicted in the course of the
Saurin trial, have aroused suspicion that
all may not be right in the ~cOnventual
establishments of that country. Then,
as to the property attaching to converts,
none but the Catholic hierarchy know its
extent and can estimate its value. The
French, Austrian, and Italian Govern
ments have felt the necessity of placing
converts under inspection; and Spain
has abolished them altogether. The spirit
of liberation that prevails has encouraged
Rome to establish in Great Britain these
outer bulwarks Of her faith" In 1880
there was not a single convent or mon
astery in Great Britain now they num-
Der 23S. She has made few ~proselytes,
but increased commerce and trade have
brought vast accessions of wealthy people
from the continent.