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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03
DOS,IrSs 2. =

To aid in the dey alopment Of the hidden wealth
of our State, and to convert i to the benefit OF
our own citizens, have established IN this city,
uY, A LAB0R1TORY for the Practical Test
and AaaIysis of the varioals Minerals and Miner
al Earths found IN Virginia.
This Laboratory will be conducted by NJ r
JOHN DIMEIow, late of Manchester England,
by avocation an Analytical Minefaldsical Tester
and practical saAaymnan, oflong and extensive ex-
perielee in his native country, and greatly i'm
pressed with he value of the mineral beds OF
Virginia.
/ Solicit for test and analysis specimens partic.
ularly of the following substances:
Clays Of all kinds {particplaFly the white a. and
phite. Kaolire. Silica. Asbestos, Jet Cryoli.e,
and many others which are Anoaoaa to eslst IA ia.
Parties sending specimens must observe the
following directions:
Specimens must contain not less than five
pounds ofthe Naterial-a larger quantity pre-
ferred.
2 Specimens must be accompanied by an accu-
rate statement of the locality where found,
proximity to railroad and water transporta-
ton, and probable extent Of the vein! OF De;
post l.a
g ExpEess and freight charges nust be prepaid.
When parties desire written report OF the
analysis Of any specimens sent by them-show-
ing value and uses-a reasonable charge will be
made for furnishing it,
9-Sales or Leases of Lands from which APP
favorable terms.
For SAIE-state, County and individual
rights'to che rusa Of 'sDIMELOW'S PATENT
KILN" for Burning Brick, Sanitary Tubes,
Roman Stone &c. Address,
ap26-lm d. p HALSEY.
Attorney at-Law, LynchbHrgs Ya.
NAUsIOA4.--4be third semi; annual meet,
mi ing of the VALLEY Musical Association
will=he held At BETHEL .QavaeH in ne Augusta
TEa6AH M odna srH III is sG at s
DAYS closing with a CONCERT on Friday af-
ternnon. The services of an able and efficient
Conductor have been secured: full a at
is desired and the public are tnV}teo 10 attend
Delegates ana strangers will be provided for
on application to any member,cf the committee.
j A. WRIGHT, committee
NJ. W. D. HoGsHEAD,
SAMUEL F. Prison, OF
J. W. WALLACE.
j. N. MCFARLAND, ! Arrangements
ap26-tdm
Vindiicatsor Rockingham Register and Lex.
ington Gazette copy tdm and send bill to this OF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03

Taxpayers will see by advertisement in an
other column that the Collector of Internal Rev
enue will be here on the 23d. 24th 25th, 26th and
9th of May to collect the Federal taxes due BY
citizens of this county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03
GLOUeS.


lila WIOVV N18HUHACGuFGF,
Is NEAR LEWIsBURe, WEST VA
The public will bear in mind, that I am still
engaged in the business of manufacturing the
CELEBRATED ONNALLY GLOVES,
and that am prepared to execute all. orders for
ladies' and gentemen's Bnckskin Riding CANT
let's Half Hands, and Gloves of all descriptions
Orders from a distance are solicited.
A i ne assortment can be found at the store o
Messrs. Roane & Abby and at D. A. Kayser's.
sep2l-1y
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| In consequence of the change of the time Of
to the l4th of May. the Board of District Stew
| ards will meet at that place. on that day, imme-
diately after the morning sermon.
j. H. WAUGH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03

The law having changed the time of Regstra-
ton from the 1st to the End Tuesday in May, the
Registrars have accordingly postponed the reg
lstration to that time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03

On Saturday night last o pieces of bacon were
stolen from the smoke-house of VIM. Frazier OF
this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03
RkITIMoRE MT

.aor having used the Wheeler & Wilson for
o;aht years and expanding considerable money
f sgn' tne to time in repairs and socaed i'm
iron concluded to try the Weed. =
find it always in readiness and in all respects
entirely satisfactory end cheeriuly seeo'ii.eiiu
: March 10, 1870. MIS- NJ. On EaIton sts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03

$50 only for frst-class Sewing machine
THE WEED FAMILY FAvoRITE. Sold on the
lease plan-$10 month. J. W. NEWTON, a. gt.
New street, above Va. Hotel, Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03

HUMILIATION AND PRAYER.-Feeling that the
public sympathy and sensibility, so painfully
aroused by the sad disaster in Richmond of
Wednesday last, should find appropriate express
sion in prayer to Almighty God, Gov. Gilbert
G. Walker has issued his proclamation recon-
mended that Wednesday, o-morrow-be OBJ
served by all the people of the Commonwealth
as day of humiliation and prayer. II will be
observed in Staunton, as was announced in the
several churches on Sunday last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03

To THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF STAUS-
TON AND VICINITY.-Having leased the room
formerly occupied by Mr.. Geo. w. Hewitt, and
fitted it up in good style for the purpose of es-
tablishing WHEELER s. WILSON SEW
ING MACHINE OFFICE, we would respect
fully invite the Ladies of Staunton and the adj
joining counties to call and examine our mochines
and specimens of work from the heaviest to the
finest fabric. Those who may have Wheeler
s. Wilson Sewing Machine out of repair and not
knowing how to use them, we would take plea
sure in having them put in thorough repair and
give instructions in sewing and show the adj
vantages of the Wheeler & Wilson.
N.B.-All kinds of Stitching done at short no.
tice. Very Respectfully,
IA HAWKINS & SHEARER.
One door West of VIM. Chapman, ID. d.
PETERSON s. CARPENTER, Gen'l Agents.
ap 12-tf ia Bait. St., Bait, ND.
Ms-Read the following certificates:
STAUNToN, VA, April IL, 1870.
MEssRs II. & ST. have been using the Wheel
er & Wilson Machine for four years, and consid-
er it the best machine in use.
Mrs. A. W. HARTMAN.
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Stauntott Spettatur

Richardson & Wheat have temporarily re-
moved next door to Spectator Office.
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TO THE WORKING CLASS We are now
prepared to furnish all classes with constant en-
ployment at home, the whole of the time or for
the spare moments. Business new, light and
profitable. Persons of either sex easily earn
from SOC. to $5 per evening, and proportional
sum by devoting their whole time to the business,
Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men =
That all who see this notice may send their ad-
dress and test the business, we make this unpar
alleled offer: To such as are not we'll satisfied,
we will send ST. to pay for the trouble of writing.
Full particulars, a valuable sample, which will
do to commence work on, and copy of The
and best family newspapers published-all sent
free by mail. Reader, if you want permanent,
profitable work, address E. G. ALLEN & CO.,
Augusta, Maine. tebl-3m.
II ENNEDY'S MEDICAL Discovery.
IA Lindsey's Blood Searcher, Sandfords Liver
Invigorator, Sandford's Lung Balsam, Koskoo,
Staff6rd's Olive Tar, Wine of Tar, Darby's Pro-
phylactic Fluid at DR.. WAYT & BROS
mar22 Drug store.
AEOLLER'S Celebrated Norwegian
M COD LIVER OIL, which received prize
Stockholm, at Dr.. WAYf & BRo'S w
MARIO Drug store.
HYDRATE CHLORAL, Hydrastin, Po-
Ill dophylin, Leptandin, Iridin, Boudoult's
French Pepsin Purified Opium, Sweet Quinine,
and Lactic Acid, at DR., WAYT & BROS
mar22 Drug store.
FH\O Nm Ek'S III DO14WhEUA, or uni
Il versal Neural gle Pills, Ready Made Mus
tard Plaster, for sale by
DIR. WAYT q BRO, Druggists.
he RING'S FRENCH REMEDH,-
IL The Graefenberg Pile Remedy, at
DR.. WAYT & BROS Drug store.
T ANDKETH'S FRESH CROP OF
IL Garden and Flower Seeds,
just received and for sale by
DR.. WAYT & BRO, Druggists.
OLIVER SKIN ONIONS and EARLY
| y ROSE POTATOES, just received from Lam
dreth. For sale by On. WAYT & BRO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03
Report OF TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONERS

Tie Commissioners are required by law to d.
vide the county into oompaetly located town
ships, as nearly equal as may be in territory and
population, with a view to proper subdivision
into school districts and it is obviously desirable
not to change the accustomed voting places and
former magisterial districts and the town OF
Staunton, heV;Gg g population Of 100, is not to
be embraced in any ofsaid townships.
To observe and reconcile these various condi-
tons ,.as we'll as may be-" the county Is divided
as follows:
lst The Town OF STANTON to constitute the
1st Township, provided the city organization be
not retained.
End beverly MANOR" TOWNSHIP, lying
around Ssaunton .tand- being about the odd "BRv-
ERLY MANOR TRACT granted for the hrss settle
ment of the county,
Sd. NORTH RIVER TOWNSHIP, containing
the waters of the North branch of the Shenando-
18th. MIDDLE RIVER, TOWNSHIP, including
most of the Middle branch waters.
9th. ''SopvH RIVER" TOWNSHIP, embracing
most of the waters of south River.
9th "RIvER-HEADS'' TOWNSHIP, cohtalning
the head-waters which flow from the county into
the Shenandoah in direction, and into the
James in the other.
eth. PASTURES" IoeEsHlr, containing the
waters of the Big Calf Pasture and of the Little
Calf-Pastare Rivers.
The voting places are as follows:
For sSt1aE7lton, w ard NO. l. at the court
House; Ward No 2, at Union Hall.
i For Beve1sy Manor, Sandy Heloe,,' at tne
tolf-Gate on the McAdam1zed road in the forks
with the Mt. Scion road. bolivar on the
Waynesbo road, at the crossing OF the BESSIE
Belt road a. NJ. McAlear's.
Folly Mills, on the plank road.
Peacos Mill, on Mddlebrook turnpike.
Hebron, near the church.
For North Riuer Township, Mt. Scion, Spring
Hill. Parnassus. Sapgersvills, Csn:reyine. ,..
e. For Middle Riuer; Ibfonship. New Hope, Mt
sidney. MT Meridian, Red millss ION South
River1. Verona, lat toll-gate near Cline's mill
For South Riuer Township. Waynesboro
Fishersyilie SheFandn, Harterhrook.
For River-beads Township. Greenville, Mid
dlebrook, Newport, Midway.
For the Pastures Township, Buffalo Gap
Churchville, Deerfeld, Craigsviile, Lebanon
Springs.
THE unusual pressure upon our columns thi'
week necessttates the postponemE!ent tn nexx
Week, Of The publication of the details OF th'
boundaries of the townships.-Edl
A copy of the Map of Augusta county: pup
lished By the Board of Survey. OF WasnlngtoI
COLLEGE with the boundaries imprinted on IL
will be published in few days ana De 1iee
herewith as part of this report The Com RS nae
the use of manuscript copy and proof-snees
the map furnished by Mai jed. Hotchklss, our
yevor for the Commission = q -. =,
tsAfemoriai stones, as required by the law, VIII
he pIaced on the boundaries as soon as they Cal
be prepared BoLLYAk - C Ga.s,aias;on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03
STAUNToN, VA, April Is, 1870.

STANTON VA, April 16, 1870
MEssRs. HAWKINS u SHEARER.-Yo on have re-
paired and put my old Wheeler & Wilson Sew
ing machine in good running order. 1t now does
beautiful work on the heaviest or finest goods
and makes perfect stitch l consider it the best
Family Sewing Machine manufactured.
Respectfully, Mrs. E. A. NJ. STODDARD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03

SCHOOLS Our" is the picture which fronts
the May Riverside, IA parcel of children ra-
cling down hill-and the number hints at gene
raj frolic and at school things too: fer there are
stories by Mr.. Stockton, THE House that John
built" and by Miss Hall an amusing story by
Anne Silvernail, "Baby Mamie" with draw
ings by Little Artists a fairy poem and picture
by Miss Bishop, with abundance of riddles and
charades' while Mr.. Jacob Abbott tells ''How
Railroads are made" Arthur Gilman gives an
account of ''Alonzo Bradley's Bees" and G.. A.
tells the Origin of Nicknames. The Indian
Club Exercises are closed, and more verses are
given from the charming "Lttle-Folk Songs"
BY Alba. The number has the breath of May
in it, Yearly subscriptions so. Published
by Hurd and Houghton, New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03

Exceptions from the right of voting and, con-
sequently from the right to be registered:
LIST, Male persons NOT q years of age at the
first election to be held under the new. order of
things.
Ind Persons who have NOT resided in the State
II months, and in the county months
3rd, Officers, soldiers and seamen of the Uni
ted States army or navy merely stationed in the
county.
4th, Idiots and Lunatics.
9Th, Persons convicted of bribery in any cleo
ton, embezzlement of public funds, treason or
felony
9th, Persons who, while citizens OF tnls State,
have, since the adoption of the present censtitu-
ten, fought duel with deadly weapon, sent OF
accepted a challenge to fight such duel, either
within or beyond the boundaries of the State. or
knowingly conveyed challenge, OF, aided and
assisted in any manner in fghlng such duel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03

On last Friday week there were stolen from
the smoke-house of Finley Humphreys near
Greenville, II pieces Of bacon five crooks of ap-
ple-butter, IS or 20 bags, and good wagon sheet.
On the night previous from John Brownlee one
sheep and nearly all his chickens, and from F.
Allen few nights before some nine or ten pie
ces of bacon were taken.
We learn that steps are being taken to orga-
nize club for the detection of thieves in the
neighborhood, which we hope will be done, for
otherwise honest men will sow and rogues will
reap.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03
vTVHE HEATED term is coming

Il Summer months will very soon be fairly
ushered in with their sultry weather and long
can do little in recuperating our exhausted
strength, and when we are required to fortify our
physique against the dangers arising from the
universal prevalence of sickness. The only true
and reliable safeguard is that sure and reliable
tonic and invigorator MISHLER' $ HERB BIT
TIERS, which is endorsed and recommended by
the medical faculty and by unnumbered thou
sands Of persons in every city, town and village
by is ~ aid reserved
health twill purify the Blood and Secretons !,
and cure every form Of Indigestion and afford
immediate relief in cases Of Dysentery, Collie
Cholera Morbus, and kindred diseases. Provide
yourself motQ against time of need Delays are
dangerous.
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STAUNToN-VA., A pril IL. 1870.

STAUNToN-VA., April IL. 1870.
MEssRs. HAWKINS s. SHEARER Il have been
an advocate of other machines than the Wheeler
& Wilson till your arrival. Since you put my
machine in order it is in my judgment the best
Family Sewing Machine in l use it with
perfect ease for all kind of sewing. stitches to
perfection. Very Respectfully,
Mrs JOHN B. HOGE
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Alexandria Advertisements.

Alexandria Advertisements.
NERTILEZERS.-W OFFER f 4
u SALE OUR USUAL SPRING SUPPLY
OF NO. Peruvian GuanO,
BONE DUST, BONE MEAL, ONEFLOUR.
MAPE's NITRoGENIZED
Super Phosphate Of Lime,
composed OF BONES and Animal Matter thor
oughly decomposed and reduced to POWDER
by means of fermentation and sulphuric acid
It is adapted to ALL CROPS and from large
number of testimonials, shown to be specially
adapted to corn and all other Spring Crops. It
is a permanent improper of the SOIL
All other stanard fertilizers furnished at low
est market prices. For Circulars and other in
formation apply to
HO0E, WEDDERBURN Sc CO.,
ap12-2m No. Prince ST, Alexandria, Va.
GAIT SALT SALT!
We have on hand and are daily expecting direct
from Liverpool, per
Barque Hernanos and Brig The Three Sisters,
1900 Sacks Liverpool G.. A. Salt,
1900 Sacks Liverpool Fine Salt,
of different brands, which we warrant in BEST
ORDER and offer at exceedingly low prices, ow-
ing TO the decline in gold.
HOOE, WEDDERBURN s. CO.,
No. 2 Prince ST., Alexandria, Va.
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LeQGL Notices.

VIRGINIA AT Circuit Court held fol
Y Augusta county, on the End day of Novem
Der term, 1869
Andrew Patterson, named as executor of the last
will and testameat of Archibald Reed, decd
plaintiff, lIt AGAINST 49,
Andrew Reed. Elizabeth Sensebaugh, Thomas
Sensebaugh, Sarah Ann Meyers, George I. Moy'
ers, Henry Reed, Jane Smiley, Walters Smiley
John Reed and William Reed, defendants.
On motion to admit torecord paper-writing
purporting to be the last will and testament OF
Archibald Reed, decd ISL HJtf 4
The object of this notice is to obtain the ap-
pearance of John Reed and VIM. Reed, who are
nonresident heirs of said Archibald Reed, dec d,
on the 1st day of the next term (June l, 1870 in
order that the Court may then decide whether
said paper-writing, dated the 4th day of May,
1856, and codicil thereto appended, dated the
2lst of January 1867. and signed by and -pur--
porting to pc the will of the said Archibald Reed
dec d, is the true last will of said decedent.
The parties aforesaid, as appears by affidavit
filed, being non-residents of this Commonwealth:
1t ordered that they do appear here on the first
day of the June term next Q870) and do what Is
necessary to protect their interests.
An extract-teste.
In
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-03

COMFORT and Cure for the Rup
" TURED.-Sent post paid on receipt of ten
cents. Address DIR. E. 3. FOOTE (Author of
Medical Common Sense), No. 120 Lexington Av-
enue, New York. marl5-6m*
4 WAY with Spectacles.-Old eyes made
IA new easily without doctor or Medicines
Sent post p lid on receipt of 10 cents. Address
DR.. e. B. FOOTE, 100 Lexington Avenue, New
York marl5 6m*
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E. A. NJ. STODDARD.

STAUNTON, April 10, 1871.
MEssRs. 81. & ST. had an old Weeeler &
Wilson Sewing Machine in my house that had
never been used till your arrival. You have ad-
ded the improvements and put it in order. 1t
does beautiful sewing. My daughter sews on it
with ease and perfect freedom. 1t makes the
most perfect stitch have ever seen. As family
sewing machine, / think none excel it.
Respectfully, Mrs. E. A. HAWKINS.
MEssRs. HAWKINS & SHEARER-I have one of
the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines. It
renders perfect satisfaction in every particular.
l consider its work unsurpassed.
Respectfully, Mrs. P. B. HOGE.
MEssRs. HAWKINS s. SHEARER-I have been
using in my family for several years, one of
Wheeler s. Wilson'S Sewing Machines and con-
slider it one the best machines in use. 1t makes
the most perfect stitch on coarse or fine goods of
any machine I have ever seen. My machine Is
easy kept and has never been out of order.
ISAAC WITT.
MEssRs. HAWKINS 81 SHEARER-As / have
had one of your machines in almost daily use for
eight years and have had so much comfort in the
of it during all this time it aSords me pleas
ure to say that can conscientiously recommend
your machine to the public machine easily
kept in order, durable and capable of doing sew
ing suitable for family.
Respectfully,
Mrs WIN DONAGHE
StauntOn April 2lth 1870
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IFE AND FIRE INSURANCE,
EFFECTED BY
PHILLIPS &. MAYO,

OFFIeE-"OLD CENTRAL BANK" STAuNToN,
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think, In our humble Judgment, that he bids
fair to do the legal profession to which he be-
longs honor.
The Council then adjourned to their hall
business resumed-and owing to the lateness
of the hour, on motion of w. Hall Crew, the
Council adjourned,
THURSDAY MORNING.
The council met in ordinary session. Presi-
dent Pennybaker in the chair; Rev. ". v.
Green appointed chaplain pro tenn. Mr. III.
T. White, student of the University, was In
itiated into the order, and was admitted TO
seat during the session of the State Council
The minutes of preceding meeting were read
and adopted Resolved by DR.. j: Lewis Leitch,
that tho members of this State Council tender
| their thanks to the citizens OF Waynesbore
fer the kind treatment they have, met win
| at their hands and the various Railroads DC
! rendered thanks for their kindness IN returning
members of this State Council free of charge,
&c. Adopted unanimously. Resolved by hev'
r. +. Martin, that the captation tax IN the case
of Young men who are unable to pay full rates be
reduced. Adopted without reference to COM
mittee. Resolved by M. Lindon, that the rep
resentatives here present furnish the papers :, 10
their several counties with statement OF the
proceedings of this State Council. Adopted
unanimously. Resolved By Mr.+ Wharton, that
the several ID. V. P's be required to hold pub
lie meetings within their respective Districts
for the purpose of revival. Moved by DIR. )
T, T,eitch. that the resolution be laid on the
table: carried. Resolved by W. Hall Crew
that the President of the several subordinate
councils be required to read the proceedings o.
the State Councils three weeks after the reeep'
t;on Of same. adopted unanimously.
'' Resolution was offered by Mr.. r. S. Nor
gan that, whereas, it is desirable that all oul
s snbo'rd;nate Councils should be represented
in o the State Council, therefore be j. re
solved, that our delegates to the next meeting
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CAPITAL REPRESENTED. Ss,OOO,OOO
an5-tf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-01-10
THE sPIRIrU4LIsrs on MIRRIIGE.
Old Moneybngs' spiritual Speculation I'm
Montana silver Nlines-Chutter in Chris
tvs Minstrel Hall-How some People Kill
Time on SUNDAYS,

YESTERDAY afternoon curious congre-
cation oiled Christy's old Minstrel hall, 10
Broadway. On the stage were large chair
and picture which may have been fashion pate.
The meeting was called to order by pondcrous
gentleman who took the chair by invitation and
tlled II with the dignity OF a member OF the Fat
Mems tlub. He conghei, stamped a little, brought
down the wooden gavel, and launched the speakers
npon the marriage question.
middle aged woman contcnded that marriage
was mainly In the honor OF woman, as woman's in.
stinc: truer than that OF man In her opinion II
Eas the province OF 4 young woman to make love to
Imam according TO her own notions, and that she
should select the she liked best from amoug the
numocr Of those who were known to her She re-
vreued That men and women should be married by
A fine, stout gcntlem1n from Wall street related
an experience which h had with a spirit medium
about sig months ago. lie said that friendly me-
tum had declared to him that In a certain locality
In Montana was rich silver mine a. yet undiscov.
cred, and that he would rtalze han ndsome fortune
by buying some shares In Ii. He visited Wall street,
and while there was snrprlsed TO learn that several
gentlemen had also had the same communication
through other mediums, and were anxious to buy
shares. lie took advice and purchased shares and
The mine was nov IL successful operation. on New
Years Day lie had enjoyed the society OF mediums
with the keencst custo They spoke OF his enter
prise and assured him that he would soon be the
possessor OF immense wealth. over dozen of them
had called uppn him from different locations In the
sprit world, and bad nice time generally. At this
Iuncture the gave OF the presiding officer came down
on the table with crash, and the gentleman subsi-
ded.
The husband OF the first speaker, a round, rubi-
eund gentleman. handsomely attired, was the next
speaker. He talked a while. but said nothing
The next speaker Mr.. Pink. lie said that
society cou.d not be reformed
gentleman attired In blue velvet wa!stcoat
and a pair Of massive gold bowed spectaces de-
clared That II men were said to he created like apes
and monkeys, they had made very great progress.
He sdded that the preponderance " women In Mas.
sachusets was owing TO the vice and immortality OF
the people.
A gentlemln With hair erect took ground In favor
OF the lie said that the savage state the
best and happest for the slvages always treat wo-
men as equals. By all means he would become q