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Causes of French Defeat,

NJ. Gaiardet in letter from Paris Of tht
10th of August to the Courier des Etots- Uni
gives the reasons of the French rcverses al
Weisemberg and Worth-and which led tc
those which followed He saddles the main
blame upon Marshal lie Beuf, the late Minis
ter Of War, who protesting to know the force
and preparation OF the country, announced to
the Corps Legislatif, nous sonames prets y
NJ. Gaiardet acquits the Marshal of the
charge of treachery, which has been cast upon
him, but admits his gross and objectionable In
competence. When the Minister Of War pro-
claimed his readiness for war. he had only 25O,
600 men under arms on the frontier, stretching
from Thionvile to Strasburg, while Prussia
had massed on the left bank of the Rhine 6OO,-
900 men, of whose existence the whole French
army appears to have been profoundly igno-
rant. The Prussians were fully prepared for
the war, which they intended to provoke by
seating Prussian Colonel on the Spanish
throne. They knew that indignity would force
France to take the field. The Prussians had
their 600, 900 men on the inner and shorter
line, ready to be precipitated in overwhelming
numbers upon the French. While Prussian
spies were swarming in every department of
France, the French, by an unaccountable
and we're iIf utter ignorance of the superior
forces ready to be hurled upon them. The at
tack at Weissenherg was surprise upon the
French. The Crown Prince, at the head OF
100000. assaulted Mcmahon at Worth with
only 40 900, and was reinforced with so 900 =
Prince Charles and Steinmetz had 400 900 men
around Metz, and surprised the French in
crossing the Moselle. Their forces were con-
stanty increased, and though their losses were
immense without precedent in modern times
their original six hundred thousand was more
than maintained. In every engagement, from
the beginning of the war, the Prussians were
numerically superior to the French three to
one This not only shows who was the real ag-
gressor, but it exposes and aggravates the in
competency of the French officials The Em-
peror's health for the last six months may have
excused him for relying upon his subordnates
but he is censured for not having made an al
lance with Denmark, or Austria, or Italy, to
counterpoise the aid to Prussia from Southern
Germany, and for having promoted incompe-
tent favorites, like lie B@af, Frossard and
Failly, to controlling positions in the army
The campaign was planned by LIE Beuf, and
no adequate provision in men, arms and pro-
want was made for its execution. The French
have fought most CALAMITY. NJ 'Mahon had,
with forty thousand, successfully repulsed the
Crown Prince with hundred thousand, when
the latter was reinforced by fifty thousand fresh
men, It is estimated that the slaughter OF
the Prussians was from three to FIVE for every
Frenchman in all the engagements. But at
every point the latter were In overwhelming
numbers, and it must be conceded that they
marched to the slaughter with fearless compo-
sure Rich. Wing.
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FOR the spectator.
Voters of Staunt0n.

The Railroad authorities in dividing $l200,-
900 subscription to the Stock OF the Valley
Railroad Company, bet xeen the Counties and
Towns in the Valley, gave to Staunton in the
division 100000, one-tenth of the assessed
value of her property, while the other Towns
and Counties received about one-thirtieth OF
the assessed value Of their property, and We
accepted this unequal amount without heslta-
ton. And after this improper and dangerous
policy, $4,000 more is demanded under the
lash that ''Staunton will not be made point.
And this hardship of placing the hard-earned
means of the citizens of Staunton at the mercy
of the Valley Railroad Company, is to be forced
upon the taxpayers by the votes OF non prop
erty-holders, under an ordinance of doubtful
validity, passed by the Council without author
ity. And we are to submit, with no protest,
no opposition. Men of property, this is no
trifing question, for if adopted it will prove
the knell of hope to the welfare of Stanton,
and to treat this momentous subject with indf
ference, is not only foolish, but it is the height
of madness. 1t is contrary to every principle
on which reasonable men act, in relation to
their own private affairs. To retain the profits
of our business or to prevent the loss of a few
dollars, we will submit to rulnous privations,
and yet we seem to remain perfectly Indifferent
to the unreasonable demands made upon our
property, and take no step to put a stop to the
Railroad demands that will throw a dismal
gloom over our future welfare and happiness,
We are called upon to ratiiy by our votes an
agreement or contract between the Valley Rail
road authorities of the one part, and the Town
of Staunton of the other part, and as pru-
dent men we should examine the provisions of
this contract before voting, and see if we are
not driving ha rd bargain.
|. We are asked to vote $15OO00 to the
Stock of the Valley Railroad Company upon
the only condition, that the Town of Staunton
shall be made point in the main line of the
Valley Railroad.
2. For the purpose of paying said Stock as
it may be called tor, the Council shall appoint
an agent to negotiate loan, and issue bonds
of the Town to secure the same.
g. At the time the Council shall make its
levy for such Town, it shall levy tax on all sub
jects liable to State tax to pay the interest on
the bonds of said Town SO issued, and create
sinking fund to redeem the principal thereof
at period not to exceed thirty years.
4. And from year to year the Council shall
| repeat such assessment until the debt and in-
terest be fully paid.
Here is solemn contract which we are asked
| to ratify by our votes on the 18th day Of Sep
tember, and the Town the only party to the
contract bound. The Railroad authorities are
in no wise bound, and it is by no means GER
tain, after they receive the money on the $780,
QUO of Stock, we wall secure the Road, as we
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Springs.
SPRINGS.
~ ~ " - - l. IA w.. "A
(13 miles from Staunton).

(13 miles from Staunton)
This long established place will be open for
visitors on the first day OF July.
The waters here are, Alum, Sulphur, Chalyb-
cate. and Free Stone, all within $50 yards of
the Hotel which gives the place an advantage,
particularly for families who need the different
waters-(an analysis of which will be Sent on ap-
plication) These waters are offered to the pub
lie with the full confidence, that they are very
eficacious. and that they will give entire salts
faction. The Hotel accommodations shall be
GOOD. The Bar is stocked with frst-class Liq.
uors. and the Stables, which are ample, shall be
we'll provided. There are fine drives around the
Springs for persons who would like to bring
their horses and carriages.
There will be good Ball Room music.
There are Bowling Alleys and Billiard Saloon,
&c.
= Persons leaving Baltimore. Washington Rich
mond, or Lynchburg in the morning will reach
the Springs at s O. clock p. nj. the same day by
Trotters' Stage or they can always find carria-
ees and buggies at the Depot in Staunton, that
will bring them out at once, and at fair prices.
The mails are daily.
Board 81 SO per day, SIS per week, $50 per
month Children under II years Of age, and
colored servants half price. Parties remaining
two months or over, $40 per month.
CHESLEY KINNEY, Proprietor.
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POetrU n.
IT'S Sweet, though Sad at Even.

'Tis sweet, though sad, at even,
When the fires light is low,
To gather round the hearthstone
In the embers itful glow;
And call from memory's keeping
The cherished ones of yore,
The beautiful and lovely,
Who dwell with US no more.
Those bright and happy children
That used to please us so,
Like buds at Autumns coming.
They perished long ago.
The fair and gentle maidens
Who blessed these homes of ours,
All, me, they too departed,
And left us with the flowers.
AS these come thronging round US,
From friendships broken chain,
We half forget our sorrow
In seeing them again;
Once more their eyes seem sorrowing
In sea of holy light,
As if their souls were dreaming
OF better worlds delight.
Thus, at the close of even, 4
When on the half-lit wall,
The shadows seem TO lengthen
Into phantoms grim and tall
Dear memory brings around us
The friends Of other years,
Till our minds grow full of thinking
And our eyes grow dim with tears.
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Drugs d Med5ci3aes.
DR. b. p REESE WIN. r. TYREE.
nR. B. II. REESE & CO.. successors to
ID YOUNG s. REESE, druggists,
New street above Virginia hotel
uUDE1NIA


keep constantly on hand
DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS, DYE-STUFFS,,
and every thing usually kept in this line, fresh,
and of the purest articles, which they offer at the
lowest prices and on most accommodating terms.
Prescriptions carefully compounded at all hours,
day and night.
Physicians in the country will find it to their
interest to give us a CALL sep6-tf
ID III. TROUT, F. T. Stribling. Jr.,
and FRANK B. BERKELEY having
formed partnership, will conduct the drug bus
mess at the old stand of P. 81. Trout, under the
style of
TROUT, STRIBLING s. BERKELEY, :
who will carry on the business in all its branches
with renewed energy and with increased facili-
ties They offer inducements to all who may
need Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Coal Oil
and Lamps, Fancy Articles, &c.
Special attention given to compounding Ply
sicians' Prescriptions, which department is under
the control of F. B. BERKELEY.
May 10, 1870.
HORSE SHOES Horse Shoe Nails, and
Ill Nail Rods by BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

Ef The circulation of the ssSPEcTAToR"
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.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
Professional Directory.
rAMUEL C. BASKEN.

CAMUEL C. BASKIN,
y ACCOUNTANT s. BOOK-KEEPER,
solicits encouragement in new. mode OF Busl-
mess, promising prompt attention, and entire
satisfaction.
Will open or start new sets of books for Mer-
chants, or other parties, will render Merchant
and other accounts, examine and reconcile Fass
Books of Banks, furnishing vouchers when de-
sired
Desires to keep one or two sets OF Books, ana
will negotiate Loans at fair rates.
NV Office is with james Ker, Insurance
Agent above First National Bank.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
Insurance.
PIEDMONT And ARLINGTON
HOME OFFICE, CORNER NINTH

Officers W. c. CARRINGToN President; !;
JOHN E. EDWARDS, Vice President; D. j.
HARTsooK, Secretary; J. j. HOPKINS. Assistant
Secretary; B. G. HARTsooK, Cashier; Prof E.
B. SMITH, Actuary; d. P. FAcKLER, Consulting
| Actuary Drs. G.. H. 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,- j. J: Hop
kins A. Y Stokes, John Enders, John r. Ed
wards, G. II. Perrow, w. @. Darlington, VIM.
81. Palmer John G. Williams, George S. Palmer.
CARTER BERKELEY, Staunton,
GENERAL AGENT for the Valley and Piedmont
JAMES KER Agent, Staunton.
JOHN F. BALTHIs, Capt. N. FOUNTAIN, r. N.
NELSON, Rev. A. Poe BoUDE JOHN PILSoN,
JOB G. McVEIGH. CHAs aWITHRow, SOLICI-
TORS.
DIVIDEND paid policy-holders, lst April,
1863 forty per cent
This Company has met with success beyond
all parallel in Life Insurance, and offers to the
Southern public Home Enterprise equal to any
and surpassed by none in existence.
Commenced active operations about Nov. 1st
1867.
Assets 18th of Sept. 1869, 81, SOC. .OOo--now
much increased.
Policies issued 5000. \
1t has paid for losses of $31 900 and in every
instance waived the ninety days time and paid
at once.
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 participa-
ting policies.
1t requires 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-forfetable and the right
of parties guaranteed the fcce of the policy,
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 lmpoverish themselves by sending money
off which can easily-as sately-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.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
OEORGE M. HARRISON,

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
STAUNToN, Va,
will practice in all the Courts holden in Augusta
county, and in the Circuit Courts OF the adJoln-
ing Counties
&a- Strict attention given to the collection OF
Claims
Office-East of Courthouse over Court OF
Appeals Room. augz-ly-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

NEW MILLINERY GOODS.-Just re-
~ ceived a great variety of ladies and misses
hats, flowers ribbons, veil goods, straw and jet
ornaments, and everything usually found in a
first class millinery establishment. Goods have
just been bought at reduced prices and will be
sold che4p for cash. Call and examine them
We will spare no pains to give entire satisfaction
Country merchants supplied with pattern bon
nets at wholesale prices.
We are agents for the celebrated Howe Sew
ing machine.
Pattern Bonnets opened on Saturday, May
21st, at 10 o'clock.
may1O Mrs NJ E. FAGAN s. SISTER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

NOR THE LADIES!
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
lad1esa 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 X. M KELLEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

Never did we see grass-hoppers-the locusts
Of the East-so destructive as this summer
Young clover has been eaten down to the root
over whole fields. Young trees are denuded
to the last bud, and then the bark on he ten
der shoots is eaten We know an orchard of
two hundred and fifty trees left by them as
bare as walking sticks Winchester Neas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
Groceries and Produce.
l1EW GROCERY STOR

NEW GROCERY STORE. W Ut
~ ley q Co., dealers in Choice Family Gro
eerles, Bagby's new building, Frederick street.
and the public that they have in store a cho41l
stock OF sugars coffees, teas, bacon. lard soap,
candles, fish, SALT molasses, tobacco, plaster,
brooms, buckets, shoes, &c. and, in fact every
tnH1ng usually found IN first-class grocery store
Cash paid for country produce or goods given
J IN exchange at market prices. They are pre-
pared to supply families with anything in the
grocery line at very low prices for cash.
| sep6
SEEDS.mmWe have in store for sale a lot OF
| y Prime Timothy Seed.
se6-4t MCCLURE s. BUMGARDNER.
DRIME SEED WHEAT.-We have in
Il store lot of No. smooth-headed white
wheat. 1t ripens early and is very prolific Call
and examine it before buying elsewhere.
se6-4t MCCLURE & BUMGARDNER.
III KER & BRO, Augusta street, oppo-
H.. site the P. O.. have for sale
TEAS. &c.
No. Hams, fa mily sizes, breast bacon, Woods
Family Roe Herring, nice new mackarel, n. G.
cut Herring buckets brooms tubs and all kinds
ed meal, flour, oats and ofal.
Ns- Bring your greenbacks, and get cheap
goods and good goods au30
r EATHER.-We are receiving nice lot of
Ia Henlock Sole Leather also Calf Skins,
Kip and Upper Leather. which we will sell low
for cash. III. A. GLENN 81 co.
au303t
NEMENT.- 4 so barrels fresh ground Cement
a auso1st oe5t =" Il. A. GLENN s. co.
CUGAR. Coffee, Molasses, Teas, Rice, all
- au$o~ i' St " ~ H. A. GLENN CO.
NORN MEAL, Bacon, Flour, &c, low for
u cash. H. A. GLENN s. co.
ENOR Fresh Crackers cali at the new store on
IL the wharf r D. SEARS agent
NOR Wooden Ware of ali kinds call at the
IL new store on the wharf.
R D. SEARS. agent
TIRESH Hops, Gelatine, Chocolate, Chow
4 Chow, ETC., at the new es store on the
wharf. r. d. SEARS. agent
F'''1r, 11o sna1' rsaD' ~
Away. in store. choice FLOUR "a
for Family use. CORN MEAL and FEED of
all kinds at the lowest wholesale and retail prices
a1t BUTCHER s. LEWIS,
next door above the Postoffice Staunton.
julyl9-l2m
DOWERS & PRITCHARD.
III Augusta street, Staunton, Va,
GrOcers, Flour. Grain and Produce
ea MERCHANTS. u
ON HAND-4,000 pounds Bacon, White and
Brown Sugars Green and Black Teas,
Markell, Herrings, &C., &c.
july19-6m
CHARLES L. TODD,
Grocer and Commission Merchant.
RICHMOND, VA.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Produce So
licted and liberal advances made on same by
j. w. TODD u CO.,
july26 Burwel corner Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

TRAyERs PHILLIPS. J. FRED. EFFINGER.
PHILLIPS & EFFANGER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
will practice in all the courts of Augusta and Al
leghany. and in the Circuit Courts of Rocking
ham, Rockbridge and Nelson.
Va Special attention given to collecting
iuIy5-iV
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

EINE TEAS.-We have very superior teas,
H at reasonable prices-English Breakfast
Tea-a prime article. All qualities of Teas at
iu7 RICHARDSON e WHEAT
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GUM SPRING
w GRAIN DRILL

CROWELLS GUANO ATTACHMENT.
We are now prepared to receive orders for the
above named celebrated Drill. 1t is needless for
us to say anything in commendaton of said
Drill, as it is acknowledged by those using other
Drills with this, that it is superior to any yet in
troduced into our county.
We are authorized to refer to the follow ing
gentlemen who have the Willoughby in use:
John d. Sterrett, 7. o. POlmer,
NJ w. D. Hogshead, J. Wayt Bell,
w. M. Dudley, j. I'll. Snapp,
Samuel Driver Isaac Cotfman,
A. W. Harman, Joseph Click,
j. A Harman and others using our Drill.
We will be pleased to furnish circulars and in
formation TO parties wishing to purchase Drills
WOODS & GILKESON.
6NIDER MELLS.-The celebrated "Ameri-
" Cider and Wine Mill" on hand and
for sale by WOODS & GILKESON.
WHEAT sCREENs-Manufact in
w own city, and warranted to perform
the work well. For sale by
WOODS s. GILKESON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

The girl of the periods fayorite evening
hymn (him)-her lover.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
Millinery.

GREAT BARGAINS at the Temple of
NJ Fashion."-I will close out my entire stock
ofMILLINERY of and FANCY GOODS at cost
Also all the Ladies and Childrens suits I have
on hand. Mrs K. M. KELLEY.
,11,
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RRICE OF FLOWS REDUCED.

have this day reduced the price of the gen.
une Bradley Livingston Plows, and will now
sell them as follows;
No. q 2horse) Plow at S7.oO
medium horse) :. $500
Qarge horse) S9.oo.
These plows, together with the castings SUIT,
able. all of the very best quality will be found
constantly on hand, at the Hardware Store, OF
Geo E. Price, Staunton, Va, and at the foundry
near Steeles Tavern.
II. F. LYLE.
auu1e.3m Manufacturer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13
AQr5catIessrnL Implements.

EAEDUCTION on WHEAT DRILLS.
IA BicI4fOrd & HUFF mans
Celebrated Wheat Drills are again offered to the
Farmers, and at reduction in prices to suit the
times Such changes and improvements have
been made as to render it greatly superior to the
old Drill in every respect, among which is the
introduction of the
Best Gum Spring
that has been invented, in which is obvlated the
objection found to all the springs heretofore IN
use All repairs for both new and old drills con-
stantlv on hand Call and examine before pur-
chasing. GEORGE T. fh1OE,
au30-4t Agent.
ITyHE Russell Thresling. Machine
We are prepared to take orders for the
above named ''Premium Thresher," which rs
said to be superior to any other Thresher YET IN
troduced in this country We refer to Messrs
Joseph & Daniel Craun, and Isaac Baker, who
are now running two of the above.
WOODS s. GILKESON, Agents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

TOW OFTEN is THE HOUSEHOLD
LOAF buried with the Household Head, and
families that might have been comfortably pro-
vided for, left destitute by the want of proper
foresight in its deceased protector?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

01' Z NI1.ItD oIIIIA II you uO you VIII Dc
run over. -action-progress these
are the words which now fill the vaults of heay-
en- with their stirring demands, and make hu-
man hearts pulsate with stronger bound
Advance or stand aside; do not block up the
way and hinder the career of others; there is
too much to do now to allow of inaction any
where, or in any one. There is something for
all to do: the world is becoming more and more
known wider In magnitude-cose in interest
more loving aud more eventful than Of old.
Not in deeds of daring not in the ensaDguined
field mot in chains and terrors not in blood,
and tears and gloom; but in the leaping, vivify-
ing, exhilarating impulses of better birth Of
the soul. Reader-are you doing your part in
this work?
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1870-09-17
GEOLOGY AND THE BIBLE.

Prof. James D. Dana, Of Yale
College, the eminent geologist, in
letter published in the Interior,
says.
Cali geologists believe that
time is long. very long, and Sir
William Thompson, while com:
batting the Darwinians, still ad-
mits the length to have been mil
lions OF years It's only a dispute
between many millions, and many
hundreds of millions; and it mat
ters little to The Christian geolo-
gist, or the believer in the Bible,
how the question is settled. The
relations of geological discovery
to the first chapter of Genesis re-
mains the samoa chapter which
l believe to be true in all its grand
announcements.
There is no question, first, that
geological time has been Of vast
length; second, that there is an his
torical order in the rocks of the
globe, and that the process Of the
worlds creation may be, to large
extent, read in the rocks; and
third, that there has been a system
OF progress in the earth's living
species from the simpler forms of
earlier time to man. But, while
adopting these conclusions, in
common with all geologists, I
have no faith in the Darwinian
scheme of deriving man through a
gradual development upward from
the monkey, or Of evolving a
system of life through Natural
Selection" l dep! ore the misuse
Of science in the support Of mater
iallstic views, not uncommon
among those who adopt the Oar
winian hypothesis At the same
time | grieve, for the sake of the
Bible and relic ion, that the dis
cussions relating to scientific
views and men should be so often
presented by those who are igno-
rant of the sciences they are at
tempting to set right.
Il have great faith in the power
of Gods Spirit, and 10 not fear
any permanent perversion Of the
truth by scientific developments"