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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

FrRE-CRA cKERs.-We respectfully call the
attention of our police authorities to the mis-
chievous practice of setting off fre-crackers in
our streets. Nothing is better calculated to
frighten horses and cause serious accidents. we
have already heard of one horse being SO frignt-
ened that he was rendered unmanageabie ana
RIM off and seriously injured the vehicle to which
he was attached. If loss of life or broken
limb were to ensue from this vicious practice It
is questionable whether the town might no' De
held legally responsible.
Be that as it may, we owe it to our friends from
the country to protect tn EN- and their families
from this nuisance.
Those of our merchants who deal IN Onristnias
presents are especially interested in this matter.
Country people will not come to town TO ouy, II
they find that they can only do SO at the risk OF
their lives
The mayor and police authorities should a.
once put stop to it.
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Married.

On December 22nd, by Rev. Jacob Thomas.
Mr.. JACOB ZIMMERMAN and Miss ANN CLICK
both of Augusta.
On Dec 2lst at the residence of the BRIDES ia
Their, near MT. Pisgah church, by the Rev. q. b.
Hammack, Mr.. JOHN 6. SHEETS to Miss ANNIE
HAWKENS.
On the 22nd Dec near Mt. Sidney by Rev.
G. B. Hammack, Mr.. JOHN W. SANDY to Miss
SARAH J. PATE all OF Augusta county.
Near Middlebrook, on the LIST of December,
by Rev. A. A. j. Bushong Mr.. JAMES +. SMI-
LEY to Miss MARY G. RUBBISH, daughter OF Mr..
George Ruebush.
At the residence of the brides father-David
Reeves, Esq.-on Thursday evening last, Dec.
22nd by the Rev. j. klllan Mr.. VIM. III. DEN
1soN and Miss SARAH G REEVES, both OF this
county.
At Valley Home, Augusta county, on Thurs
day evening, Dec. 1st by Rev. j. killian, Capt;
w. P You've of Monroe county, w. Va, and
Miss LEE BELLE GIBSON of Augusta.
At Oakley Manse, on Wednesday, December
2lst, by the Rev. Isaac w. K. Handy, D. D..
Mr.. STEWART M. CRAWFORD to Miss MATTE
II. WALKER, daughter of the late Thomas b.
Walker, Esq, all of Augusta.
On Dec 22nd, by the Rev. John Pin kertor,
LEWIS j. srAuBUs 70 Mss MARY j., daughter
of VIM d. Clarke.
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GREAT BENEFIT TO THE Con-

GREAT BENEFIT TO THE Con-
"A STITUTION.-Att this particular season,
when the weather is as changeable as the wind
when the most robust costitutions attacked
and undermined when feeble systems are
shattered and unnerved it is absolutely necessa-
ry that scientific principles should be brought to
the aid of Nature in order to avert the contrac-
ton of those diseases that usually become seated
and fixed from the continuous changes referred
to. Of all the discoveries yet made, none seem
to answer the purpose SO we'll as BAKERS BIT
TIERS, for while other remedies have been tried
and failed, this medicine has proved to be the
only panacea for Dyspepsia Nervousness Cen
eral Debility, Collie, Sour Stomachs, Colds, and
Consumption in its incpent stages. Prepared
solely of vegetable extracts, and SO admirably
compounded as to act at once upon the Liver,
Digestive organs, Blood, and Mind, it drives out
impurities, increases the Appetite, improves the
Digestion. strengthens the Lungs, and SO tones
UP the inner man to render it impervious to
ordinary colds. AS family medicine, it has no
| equal, ard needs only to be tried to recommend
itself.
These Incompatible Bitters are sold by DR.. n.
Wayt & Bro p. H. Trout, and Eichelberger q
Fultz, Staunton, Va.
| Orders filed by addressing
E. BAKER, Proprietor, Richmond. Va.
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CLOSING UP THE OLD YEAR.-In speaking of
the present month Billings says December is
the last month in Josh Billings Farmers Almi-
max. Other duties, of maskulin natur, have
forced us few haul in our gang plank. We
would like to have hung on month or two Ion
ger. and made good thing of it. Dear reader,
we must part and it is like pulling angle-worms
out of their holes-almost sure tew part the an
gle-worms. shall think ov you as liv, please
to reciprocate, when you remember me. by ut
tering tear. hev taken kontract to remove
the musketters from the State of NJ Jersee west
oy the Rocky mountains to their new reserva-
ton, and am anxious to git the bulk of them
started before any thaw out. I may lose my life
in the undertaken, but I have been told by good
judges that 1t is sweet tew die for ones country.
kant tell whether it is or not-I never tried it.
Good bye, this kussed muskeeter kontract is
Nwearin on mo. Es .
.'Pile high the harth with beechen wood,
Load down the kitchen table,
Fill up the old klay pipe A
And go it while yure able" -
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nK. III. TETER's AII-Healing Lin

nK. HI. TETER'S All.Healing Lin.
ID IMENT.-This celebrated article has been
tested for over thirty years, and is found to be
the most reliable remedy for FlesL, Bone and
Muscle Ailments ever discovered. 1t is equally
adapted to men and animals. This Liniment will
cure Rheumatism, Collie. Flux, Diarrhea. Scalds
and Burns, Sprains, Fresh Cuts and Wounds,
Snake Bites, old liberated sores, pains in stom-
ach and bowels; painters collie, cholera. frost
bites, whitlow, felons, asthma, bolts and collie in
horses, &c. s
We say will cure-we mean comparatively
All diseases sometimes assume characteristics of
decay and death, which no human skill can pre-
vent. But where anything will alleviate or cure
these sympt1n IT Is & d that the
safe medicine, taken inwardly or applied exter-
nally, for any age or sex, and no dangerous effect
may be feared by getting cold or wet after using
it, for it is purely vegetable compound
Manufactured and sold by TETER & HITE,
Mofett's Creek, Va, and by druggists and mer-
chants generally. nO1-lm
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SDecINL Notices.

Common Sense COmpressed.-Iti is
difficult to give in dozen lines the reasons why
TARRANTS SELTZER APERIENT
should be preferred as a corrective and altera-
tive to every other medicine in use. Firstly, it
allays fever; secondly, it cleanses the bowels
without violence or jain; thirdly, it tones the
stomach; fourthly it regulates the flow of bile;
filthy, it promotes healthy perspiration; sixth
ly it relieves the system from unwholesome hui
mors; seventhly, it tranquilizes the nerves;
eighthly, it acts upon the blood as depurent;
add lastly, it forms one of the most delicious,
cooling draughts that ever passed down the
throat of an invalid. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
dec2O-2t S. 5gnn
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Made of Poor Rum. Whiskey, Proof Spir7
It's, and Refuse Liquors, doctored, spieedI
and sWeeteneu to !ease the taSte called ''Ionlcsi
"Appetizers, 70 '' Resiorers," &C., that lead thel
tipper on TO drunkenness and rain, but are truei
Medicine. made from the Native Roots and
Herbs of California, free from all ALCOHOLIC
Sti,muiants. Thcy aTrt i've G BEAT BLOOD
PURIFIER AMI LIFE GIVING PRIN.;
CIPLEi, q perfect keioyator and lnvigoratorl
of the system, carrying CT all poisonous natter,
md restoring the bloc Ito c. healthy condition.
No person can take these Bittcrs, according tol
:rections, and remain long unwen. 4
500 will be given for an lncurabie case, pro.1
,iding the bones are not destroyed by minerali
roisons or other means, and tie vital orgaral
wasted beyond the point of repair. q
For Inhau1na tory and Chronic Rheu-1
tom f Boas a ReHzttsns and o. 1n9e
mittent Fevers, Diseases of the Blood,l
Liver, Kidneys, and Bladder, these Bite
tiers have been most successful. Such Disc
eases are caused by Initiated Blood, which
is generally produced by arrangement Of the
Digestive Organs.
Ihey invigorate tho stomach. and stimulate,
the torpid liver and bowels, which render them
ofuueQualled efficacy in cleansing the blood OF
oil impurities, and impart;ny new life and vigor
to the whole system.
Dyspepsia or indigestion, Headache,
Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs, Tightness OF the
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Stomach, Bad Taste IN
the Mouth, Bilious Attacks, Palpitation OF the
Heart, Copious Discharges of Urine, Pain In
the regions of the Kidneys, and o hundred other
painful symptoms which arc the ohsprings or
Dyspepsia, are cured by these Btters.
Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever you find /
its impurities bursting through the skin in Pim-,,
ples, Eruptions, or Sores; cleanse it when it is
foul, and your feelings will tell you when. Keep
the blood pure and the health OF the system will
follow.
PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, lurking IN.
the system of SO many thousands, are efectually
destroyed and removed.
For full directions, read carefully the circular
around each bottle, printed in four languages,
English, German, French, and Spanish. =
j. WALKER, 80 e. "a Commerce Street, N. Z.
Proprietor, B. H. MCDONALD & CO., nj
Druggists and General Agents. 8
San Francisco, California, and 80 and34 Com.
merce Street, n. Y. -
~ SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS AND
DEALERS.
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We are indebted to the Proprietors of the Vir-
ginia Hotel for an invitation to partake of a
Christmas dinner on last Saturday. We regret
that it was out of our power to accept the hospl
tally extended to US, as the bill of fare, present
ed on this occasion, was calculated to tempt
the appetites of those who are familiar with
much higher living than newspaper editors
are accustomed to.
Our friends of the American Hotel will also
please accept our thanks for an invitation to eat
the christmas Turkey with them on yester.
day (Monday) at dinner. Prior engagements
in both the above cases prevented us from being
present these particularly interesting occasion
We always did enjoy good eating, and we know
that on this occasion we would have received
something unusually good.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

GOOD NEWS is the title of a new literary
and religious paper published by the Young
Mems Christian Association of Richmond. Mr..
Charles Cooke, formerly of this place. the gem
eral business agent, has laid copy of the paper
on our table, and, he informs us that he secured
quite number of subscribers while here on q
visit, end he hopes to secure a large number
more. The Good News" is an excellent family
journal, OF eight pages, printed on fine white pa
per; Tree from everything of political, section
al or sectarian character established in 1868, by
the Young Mems Christian Association of Bait
imore. and now issued simultaneously in four
cities.
The MONTHLY EDITION will be mailed to SUBJ
scribers at $100 per annum, in advance
club of ten more will be furnished at the
rate of Seventy-fve cents per annum. Agents
wanted in every city, county and village, to
whom will be paid commission of twenty-five
per cent on all subscriptions they may obtain at
one dollar per annum. Send for specimen cop
les. Address GOOD NEWS, Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

THE ORDER OF THE DAY.-A general order
for Sozodont In the teeth Of all opposition it has
become the the supreme dentrifce of the age.
No impurity can infest the teeth cleaned daily
with SozoDoNT. Outlay, the bark of the Chill
ian Soap Tree, an article which possesses cleans
ing properties superior to those of any other
known substance, is one of the ingredients OF
this peerless compound. SoZoDoNT is the only
dentrifce in existence in which this salubrious
botanical product is incorporated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

Next door to the Spectator office is first-class
DRY Goops AND NOTION HOUSE, kept by one
leg ''REBEL" From him you can buy the best
calico at 12a cents yard wide cotton from 12.to
Ice; ga factory CLOTH 75c to ST.; Ga do $50;
furs from $34 to SIS cloaks, So to $40; shawls,
ranted; also, boots, shoes and hats millinery,
ribbons, flowers and plumes; ladies and chill
dren's hats. from 75c to So. We would advise
cur friends to give Major Newton a call before
street, next door to the Spectator Office. 7
doOO I'm
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Mattresses, dc.

NIGTICE.-AIade at the Institution for the
~ Deaf and Dumb and the Blind,
Hair Mattresses,
Moss and Shuck Mattresses,
Cor Mats, all sizes,
Corn Brooms. ~
Old Mattresses renovated,
Old Chairs filled with new cane seats
Books bound in plain binding,
Articles to be repaired will be called for at pri-
vate residences, and returned when finished.
All orders for work should be made through
the Steward, or Foreman of the Shop to the
Principal. feb8-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

WINCHESTER TIMEs-We regret to learn
from the last number of this journal, that Mr.
Henry D. Beall, local editor and business man.
ager, has retired from the position which he SO
ably filed. His withdrawal from the ''Tmes"
was caused by ill-health. Heis an energetic,
''live man." aad we wish him full measure of
success wherever he may go and in whatever
business he may embark.
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Millinery.
UyEMPLE OF FASHION.

Important TO tEhe Ladies.
I will sell my entire stock of millinery and
fancy articles at greatly reduced prices for cash
Those in want of anything IN my line will do
we'll to call and examine. I have an elegant
stock of Jet sets, Crosses, Charms, Necklaces,
&c, and many other handsome articles suitable
for Christmas presents such as real and imita-
ton lace handkerchief collars. &c.
Mrs. K. M. KELLEY,
No. 70 Main street.
no0o-Toun nonorc conv
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Stanttn1t Spettator.

STAUNToN LIBRARY AssocIATIoN.-We are
requested by the President to state that the semi
annual meeting of the Association will be held
on Thursday. Jan. 9Th, in the room adjoining
the Library A full meeting is specially re-
quested. q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

- For specimen of our job work, see card
posted up in the vestibule of the Presbyterian
church of this place-"The pews of this church
are free" Persons who dislike rented pews will
now be able to attend worship at this church
s without embarrassment f tt1rF. +
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

What shall get for Christmas Present ?
Why, of course get the most usefut, economical
and, in many respects, the most valuable-A
Weed Family Faporite Sewing Machine-and
cause your mother. wife, daughter, sister
or sweetheart to bestow upon you cheerful and
happy smile every time you enter her presence.
IF you have not the ready cash, buy one on
the lease plan. .F.Iy
j. W. NEWTON
near the Spectator Office, Augusta St, Staun-
ton, Va decl2 st.
s. 81. Henkel, Dentist, will be absent from his
Office until the.30th of December 3t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

The Banks of this place will be closed on next
Mond ay. Persons having paper maturing on
that day are requested to pay on Saturday, the
31st instant --r 4 z. g5sl 8eo.f1&tl l@A
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

The CARRIER.-Look out for Wright He
will be around in a few days to pay his annual
visit to the subscribers to whom he has delivered
the Spectator during the last twelve months, and
will expect all to reward him by small ccntri-
hr,k.<, :. 4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

Cold WEArHER.-The weather has been in
tensely cold here for several days past, and our
citizens who have ice-houses are busily engaged
in filing them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

The ladies of the NJ E. Church, South, will
commence their Fair in the Town Hall tonight,
(Tucsday) and will keep open until Thursday
night. They. respectfully solicit the patronage
of their friends and the public. They offer a
fine opportunity to spend Christmas money
Buy your Christmas presents, candies &C., of
them and thus aid the ladies in their charitable
entarnrisa l.L
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

We regret that it was impossible for us to at
tend the cantata of Lala, at the Augusta Female
Seminary on last night. 9azsy
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Five Cents Additional

will buy shoes with silver OF copper tips which
will save the buyer the price of new pair of
shoes: Compared with ragged toes and dirty
stockings, they are beautiful to say the least
Parents, try it. se13-3m
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eHDeciOL Notices.


[oPINI0Ns OF THE PRESS
No article ever attained to such unbounded
popularity Salem Observer.
An article of great merit and virtue.-Cs ncin.
natl NonpareA
We can bear testimony to the efficacy of the
Pain Killer. We have seen its magic effects in
soothing the severest pain, and know it to be a
good article Cincinnati Dispatch.
A speedy cure for pain-no family should be
without it.-MontreaI Transcript. aa5 ~
There has nothing as yet surpassed the Pain
Killer, which is the most valuable family medi-
cine now in use Tennessee Organ. s
1t has real merit: as a means of removing
pain, no medicine has acquired a reputation
equal to Perry Davis Pain Killer.-Ne,oport
(Ky.) Daily Neios. @
Its wonderful power In relieving the most Sc
we're pain has never been equalled.-Burlingtoss
Sentinel A.-
1t is one of the few articles that are just what
they pretend to be.-Brunscick Telegraph.
Our. own opinion is, that no family should be
without bottle of it for single hour. In flesh
wounds, aches, pains, sores, &C., it is the most
efectual remedy we know of.-Ne,os, St John,
Canada.
After many years trial of Davis Pain Killer,
we advise that every family should provide them
selves with SO efectual and speedy a PAIN Kill
LER.- amherst IN. S. Gazette IS
The Pain Killer of Perry Davis & Son we can
confidently recommend. We have used it for q
long time, and invariably with success Canada
Baptist.
@s- The Pain Killer is for sale by medicine
dealers generally. de6-lm
DRICE OF FURNITURE Reduced.
IL We propose reducing our very large stock
OF Cabinet Furniture at the following schedule
of prices, for cash: 49,.
Grained chamber suits-1O pieces-at from $50
to 500.
Walnut chamber suits-10 pieces-wood tops,
at $85
Walnut chamber suits-1O pieces-marble
tops-at from 1916. to $500 made of solid wal
nut. 3< # 3r
Parlor suits in hair cloth and green rep, $50
Parlor suits in rep or hair cloth, at from $l1O
to $3.50
Lounges at SO, TO- so, 1880 IA, and $18.
Hair mats so. 60 and 80 cents per pound.
Bedsteads, bur eaus, tables, chairs husk and
cotton mattresses, at reduced prices. Particular
attention paid to packing. We propose to sell
under the Baltimore prices. All we ask of those
in want of furniture is q call, or send your or
ders, and they shall receive prompt attention
d. f. ZIMMERMAN & SON.
| no29-sm 3l5 7th street. Washington, D. G.
GUPERIOR STOCK OF IMPORTED
10 AND
Domestic Liquors.
My stock of Liquors is now unusually large
and of very superior quality. invite the atten-
| ton of purchasers to the following list, all of
| which are of excellent quality, and will be sold
| at the very lowest price. 80 afl$5
Augusta and Rockbridge Whisky.
RObinson's Tennessee do
| 5Ak5 Fine French Brandy,
Old Apple Brandy,
Ginger and Blackberry Brandy,
Madeira, Sherry, Port and Champagne Wines,
| s18eI Holland Gin, Jamaica Rum,
Irish and Scotch Whisky,
Scotch Ale and London Porter
Stoughton and other superior Btters,
All of which guarantee to sell as low as any
house in the trade. A call is respectfully re
quested from my numerous friends and the pub
| lie generally.
no29-3m WIN. WHOLLY.
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CHRIsTMAs-Nearlyt two thousand years have
rolled away since the first arches of heaven re-
verberated with the angelic song, GLORY to God
in the highest; and on earth peace, good will
toward men" Since that period nations have
crumbled into dust, and generation after gener-
alton has passed away, but still the same glad
cause for rejoicing exists. AS year after year the
anniversary of the natal day of our Lord and
Saviour returns, with it comes the glad shouts
of the little Ones and the smiles of the middle
aged and the old. The family group assemblies
around the festal board of home, and all goes
merry as marriage bell" Thousands OF
hearts are happy and light as air; but whilst the
Joy of many is full, all should remember that
there are thousands of others to whom the 'mer-
~ Christmas brings no ray of light and that by
bestowing upon them a little of your plenty,
your Christmas may be made more pleasant
than ever Before the next issue of our paper,
the festive season of the Christmas holidays will
have passed We extend to our readers the
greetings of the season, and may old Santa Claus
in his gifts to the little ones be more munifcent
than ever.
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Baltimore Cattle Market.
FROM THE BALTIMORE SUN OF SATURDAY LAST
Old cows and scalawags, $3.50@$3.75
Ordinary thin steers, oxen & cows, 1850 400
Common to good stock cattle....... 1000 5.25
Fair quality OF beeves ............. s ESQ 625
Very best beeves $3.50 7.25 =
HoGs-still-fed or slop, ST.. 25a$1225 and corn
fed at $12 25a13.2 5 per 100 lbs. net. or
SHEEP-good fat-5a7 cts per ID.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

"SPALDING's GLUE" handy about the house,
mends everything.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

NEW GOODS at F. NJ YOUNG.S cash
IN store, almost every day, something new
and desirable. Dress goods Of all grades and
styles. mems wear. Staple goods in cotton and
and wool. just received nice stock of Shawls,
furs, lace collars, gloves, Irish linens, and many
desirable goods. Come and see how low first
class goods can be had, where they are sold only
at cash prices. 4. n. YOUNG.
nO2Q-Irn 49, 49,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

A TTENTION 1.-THE subscriber having
n built new storeroom, on Water street. in
the town of Staunton, short distance North of
Beverly street. near his residence and the Mar
STAPLE & DOMESTIC G00DS. P f:Rif
MOUSLINS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
and variety of other things. Also general as
sortment of
GROCERIES, LIQUORS, &C.,
all Of which he will sell at a small advance on
Cost. He respectfully solicts call from his
friends and former customers, who, in days past,
so literally patronized him, for which he now
tenders them his thanks and asks them to call and
see him at his new place of business
FLOUR, BACON & FAMILY SUPPLIES
on hand at all times. o. G. MORRIS.
Nov. 24-tf