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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02

AS-A lot Of French military prisoners,
recently taken 10 Frankfort, sold almost ev-
erything they had oD,onc man actually sell
ing the shirt of bis back. Others sold
their epaulettcs, buttons, hats, coats. aud
others articles, and the citizens seemed ca.
ger to get them Having been sold them
selves, they probably thought il no harm
70 sell their rigging
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02

BS-Never did Wo see grass hoppors-
the locusts Of the East-so destructive AZ
this summer. Young clover has been eaten
down to The root over whole fields. Young
trees arc denuded 10 the last bud, and then
the bark on the tender shoots is eaten 49,
We know an orchard Of two hundred ard
fifty trees left By them as bare as walking
sticks.-H
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02

EE-An infantry company having been
called in a few days ago, in Berlin, the cap
tain found there were eleven men over the
number. lie requested those who had the
largest families to withdraw, and after a
dead pause, ono man stepped forward and
stated he had nine children, the youngest
Of thcm newly born, and no one 10 attend
90 bis business for him lie was at once
dismissed, but on the following morning he
reappcarcd and told bis officer that, as his
wife was better and understood his trade
he was resolved TO march with his regiment
The military authorities in this city arc
greatly embarrassed with the number Of
volunteers One Of the Berlin battalions
having been summoned 10 the standards,
1900 men presented themselves Instead Of
1000 The odd 500 were partly persons
liable, indeed, 10 military service, but who
had not been called 10, and partly volunteers
from tho new provinces who we're not bound
10 serve. One feeling pcFvados all Germany.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02

sSNlN Illinois, at least, the oman and
brother seems to have an idea Of the up
shot Of recent Congressional legislation,
although the manner Of expressing it may
be open 70 criticism. On election day at
Dscater Illinois, Dick White, we'll known
colorcd gentleman Of that place, made the
somewhat sarcastic observation " De white
folks am mighty polite 10 us cuiled men
since dcy passed dc FytecaM Commanl-
DtCuf."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02

RIKeep out Of debt-out Of quarrols
out Of LAYOUT Of reach Of brandy and
watcr-out Of matrimony Cunlcss you arc
IN lovc)-and keep clear Of cheating the
printer out Of bis dues Good
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02
South 3raneh 5nteIligrmerr.
RoMNEY, FRIDAY MORNING, sETp. 2, 1870.
The Home of My Boyhood.


Sweet home of my boyhood once more retrace
The beauty and charms Of my dear native place
The roads and the hills, the fields and the streams
Awake TO remembrance my Juvenile dreams.
Each object gaze on holds with it combined
Some early occurrence still fresh to my mind
Here life's sunniest hours and youths brightest
day,
Glide lightly and blithesome and careless away
| remember the place where the blackberres
grew,
And oft times feasted myself on them too
In the clover fields watched the industrious bee,
Or the wood -pecker tapping the hollow pine tree.
On the bank of the brook that winds through the
vale,
wandered in boyhood when sprghtly and hale,
Oft bathed in its waters, and fshed on its shore
OFT catching a-bite, that would make me feel
sorel
On the east of the common, near yonder hill,
Stood the old school-house, remember it still
Twas there received my first lesson at school,
And learned by experience pedagogue's rule
The home of my boyhoodl my much loved home,
1t clings to my memory wherever roam
Amid all the changes that have passed through,
The scenes of my boyhOod have gladdened my
view.
Dear home of my boyhood though years have
gone by,
| love thee and prize thee, ms if thou vert nigh
Thy name hath magic to none other given
1t links my affections to dear ones in Heaven
The home of my boyhood my boyhood no more
Yet, if should live TO be three or four score,
Its name shall be dear till LIES latest even,
When may it be changed for my home up in
Heaven.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02

EsrTbe beads Of Washington, Jefferson,
Lincoln, the two Adamscs, Benton, Burlin.
game, Farragut, Rawlins and Governor
Andrew will be used on the new bonds now
preparing at the Treasury Department.
Ga5- -Four lads were drowned on the I9th
ult, 10 the Ohio. With fifth they went
out in a skif, which capsized, and be is the
only survivor.
EEA little girl in Quincy, Illinois, was
killed By sticking a needle IN her bosom.
10 was broken Oft in attempting 10 cxtrac,
IT, and worked 10 I'LL 10 touched The heart
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02

ETThe daughte- Of a wealthy citizen
az Gorham, Michigan, recently died from
the effects Of a potato. bug bito. Tho bite
was inflicted during the night, and she d.
ed within two days
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02

ET-A Paris Journal assert positively
that the Prussian losses thus far ere 80 600
killed AID 10000 wounded.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:

"TVEE UULLNNo per annum-Or TWO
r.rfIRS AND FIFTY CENTS if paid in add
vance.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
Tile rates Of advertising are, for n square tten
r..,s1 or less, ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY Cents for
...., ir,ertious-largor ones in the sane proper
r.n Each continuance Thirty-scyen and half
Cents.
Quarterly, half yearly and yearly advertise
MON. inserted at liberal reduction on the above
rates..
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
r.lr viii lc charged regular rates.
NoaIyertiscmcnt TO be considered by the month
,r wear unless specified on the Manuscript, or pre-
3. .-ly agreed upon between the parties.
resolutions of associations, communications of
limited interest, and notices of deaths exceeding
..,l.Nls will Toe charged ten cents per line.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02

E1y Better be upright With poverty, than
lnprincipied with plenty
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02
South Branch InCeIIlgenCer.
william Harper, Editor.
" ..e. CoYncr Main and GrdUeI Lane SIS
RouNEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
TERMS:

THREE DOLLARS per annum--or TWO
rIrr..RS AND FIFTY CENTS if paid in ad-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-02
HURGEON DENTIST,

B .,~ h.s professional services TO the ciG-
\ OF Hampshire, Mineral and Hardy
N-. u can't state the exact period of
lli 900 those who desire bis profcs
viii Pore waited on at their resi-
dressing him at Eonucv, West Va.
warranted tu give satisfaction.
Way "a 1870 Gin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-29
NUMBER XI.

An account of the recent food in Yirginia
stated that little girl was seen floating down
the mad waters on a pile of drift. her hands
clasped and her face looking up towards Hea-
ven. This incident-to the author wonder
ful miracle suggested the following lines:
"Be of Good Cheer, It is I Fear Not. !" p
Save me. my Father, the bilews are high.
O hide me, my God, till the storm passes by, 00s
Haste, haste, my Father haste, 1 am weak;
i am but a child, yet thy mercy seekl ri
Haste. haste. my Father. I sink in the wave.
AID the dark, turbid waters will soon be my
grave; --.r - e5 Il issrgc-5 b.
No father, no mother no brother is near 40,
To soften the anguish of death with tear.
Fear not, my child, for thy Saviour is nigh;
Fear not my child it is it is l I GlL saf aiasI
Who ride on the storm and walk on the wave;
Fear not my child, have power to save ri
Tho foods o'er the world in a deluge should
Till cities and mountains were lost ID its deep, er
Tho earth should dissolve and the heavens :
B should fall 81 -a- @
The least of my children will hear when they
call. +,
For death is my captive-the grave is my spoil,
Salvation is mine the fruits of my toll = -
The earth is my foot-stool and heaven my throne,
l am God over all who reigneth alone. 0 !
The storm of my vengeance the guilty shall
fear, -..-.
The thunders of judgment shall startle their
ear, g,y slI 81 7-GIlf e-l Htt = -+'l 'e- '-
Unheard and unheeled heir wailing shall rise,
w no serve not the Lord who rules III the skies.
But they who believe me and call on my name,
Shall bride the tempest-the blows shall tame
fhe dark wave of death like steed they shall
20 ride, III, :, st-re
For desth is my captive-I have humbled his
f pride.i' slauo-ea eg 5I7a-1 81 alo
Then roll on dark waters-I dread not your
3tat power, 7r -. e.eerg- 1-ttG N .a
fdeath be but this then welcome the hour,
The gates are unfolding the city is near
And music that raptures now fall on my ear
l see them descending-an angelic band
They meet me, they greet me, extending their
bands;
My body is sinking, my spirit is free,
And the joys of heaven are waiting for me.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-29
POpfrN.
Stonewall Jackson as a Sentinel.

The Rev. DR.. Moore, of Richmond, Va, in q
sermon on the memory of the much loved and
lamented Stonewall jackson, narrated the fol-
lowing incident: previous to the e st battle of
Manassas, when the troops under Gen. Stonewall
jackson had made forced march, on hating at
night they fell on the ground exhausted and
faint The hour arrived fr setting the watch
for the night. The officer of the day went to the
General tent and said, General. the men are
all W carried. and not one but is asleep. Shall l
wake them p NO" said the hero jackson
''let them Sleep and will watch the camp to-
night" And all night long he rode around that
weary and silent body of Virginia heroes. And
when the glorious morning broke, the soldiers
awoke fresh and ready for action, all unconscious
of the noble vigils kept over their slumbers."
at.l Twas in the dying of the day, eaot ai1
~ The darkness grew SO still. ii ssat
5na The drowsy pipe Of evening birds ad
Was hushed upon the hill. a-.vfI -
Athwart the shadows of the vale,
A4 Siumbered the men of might
sa And one lone sentry paced his rounds,
1855 10 watch the camp that night. s9 iett
A grave and solemn man was he,
So With deep and sombre brow; ss-9'@
The dreamfu eyes seemed boarding up
Some unaccomplished vow. Isl
8, The wistful glance peered o er the plains,
M Beneath the starry light
And with the murnured name of God,
He watched the camp that night
The future opened unto him
Its grand and awful scroll
Manassas and the Valley march
Came heaving o er his soul sd a5..ta
Richmond and Sharp-burg thundered by
With that tremendous fight, -,s lig
Which gave him to the angel hosts, aa a4e
Who watched the camp that night.
We mourn for him who died for US,
.es With that resistless moan;
While up the valley Of the Lord,
He marches to the thronel 3ib ~ q
He kept the faith of men and saints,
Sublime, and pure and bright;
He sleeps and all is well with him,
Who watched the camp that night. 7
Broth.rsl the midnight of the Cause y
Is shrouded in our fate; sf51 s9la i3
The demon G. tbs pollute our halls t
With fire and lust and hate f.ot- .-..sI.
Be strong-he valiant-be assured
Strike home for Heaven and rightt
THE SOUL OF JACKSON STALKS ABROAD,
@ AND GUARDS THE CAMP AT NIGHT ~ =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-29
Moral and Religious,
Befriending Young People.

When John Wesley saw young man in
danger OF falling in'o the sDares of evil associ-
ates, he did not wa ch him sharply 1t a dis
lance, and speak of his shortcomings to others,
predicting that he Was on the high road to
ruin m
He invited him to his table, and by genial,
adable manner, sought to give him good sub
lscts for thought, or hints for conduet. Advice
.hus hospitality enforced was very impressive.
tie would draw our young man in conversa-
'ion. ard learn what studies he was most pro-
ticien' in which were essential to his success,
and then assist him to acquire the mastery of
hem.
Another most valuable way of aiding
Young man whom social danger threatened, was
70 make him acquainted with we-disposed,
religious young men, who would lead him into
good paths. Then he watched over their fu-
ture career with a farher's interest and tender
ness Then in a very simple manner he accom-
pl'shed a vast amount of good, besides pre-
venting world of evil
The Christian duty of hospitality is too much
neglected by Christians. They lose by iuhos-
plallry many precious opportunities of doing
good and of getting good There ia nothing
that endears the heart of the young and of the
stranger more than warm welcome from those
on whom they have no claim 1t opens the
hearts door wide to receive impressions of
god, and hills the memory with great remem-
branceS.
THAT woman is a Christian, if ever there
was one, said poor painter boy to me, about
a kind old lady who had beiriended him in his
loneliness and poverty. She had given him
many meal when hungry, or called him in her
pleasant doorway to receive a pocketfull of
cakes, and once. when sick, had taken him
home and nuised him with q mother tender
ness The boy is a man now. but the memory
OF these little kindnesses will never fade from
his heart.
Ii you wish to be good to the young, prove
yourself deed generous, loving friend to
Ihem. {a.qe. t1i.i4 e1sraao s'-l7g-e1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-29
Spiritual Coldness of Churches


When we examine the surface indications
about Us, We are astonished at the little inter-
est that church members have in each other
as such in many cases those who enter a
Christian church are left to struggle into ac-
iualntanceship as best they may-left to bat
tle with their embarrassment without a sympa-
thetic look or a cheering word. And if mem
bers are tempted astray, no one feels uudsr OBJ
legations to call or lead them back to the sfold
again Not few will stand ready to say, rsth-
iher compaeently thar. Christlanly:
ust az / expected. l told you so.-
Couldn hold out" s eI rc rc4
All the while the truth is this: ''They
We're frozen out. And as long as criticism.
censure, judgment, exac,ion As a tax, devotion
dunned out as toll, are permitted to chill the
church, just so long will young and tender COM
municanIs be killed by the frost There ia too
much spiritual November in our churches.
Ii there were no youthful and mex perienced
disciples, no timid, trembling followers of Je-
-us-if religion we're a something TO lounge in,
pr promenade through, in mere luxury and
show If going to heaven were nothing more
than torch light procession-then persons
might choose their comrades and adopt their
regalia and mottnes accor.iing to tastes and
tlmes.-Reu A|ecander Clarke HH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-29
NEW SUPPLY OF GROCERIES, .
n r. HOGE Il BRO,
Chesapeake d. ohio RnitrOod
La =:.a ;:;;:ssssi;l

On ami after Sunday 23rd october, 1870 the
Passenger Trains will run as follows:
MAIL TRAIN will run daily between Rich
mond and White Sulphur Springs Except Sun
day between Gordonsyje and White Sulphur.l
Leave Richmond at A. NJ, and arrive at
White Sulphur at 10 +. nj
Leave W hite Sulphur at 80 A. NJ, and ar
rive at Richmond at 4.50 F. NJ, making close
connections At Gordonsviie and charlottesville I.
Road trains fer WashRegon Ra.tan Bait
Also Isot far - I.vnchburg, Knoxville, Chattanooga
Memphis, New Orleans Montgomery, Mobile,
Going West. passengers dine at Gordonsville,
and SUB at Gown ton Going East. breakfast at
Staunton and dine at Gordonsville
This train connects with stages as follows:
A. Staunton for Lexington, Harrisonburg, and
At Millboro @ for Bath Alum Springs. 10 miles !;
and Warm Springs. Is miles.
A. White Sulphur Springs for Lewsburg.
miles: and Charleston, lO9 miles.
tn ROUGH TICKETS issued to all points
1'oi'n' JAMES F. NETHERLAND,
oot1a General Ticket Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-29
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Scouting Machines.
WEED FAMILY FAvORITE .

wv "SE WING MACHINE"
The BEST yet invented for universal use For
the foregoing fact respectfully refer you to tn
following persons who own and are using the
F. to their entire satisfaction: Mrs. VIM. A. Har-
ris, w F. Institute. Mrs. Phillips, Va. f. Insti-
Hardin, Mrs. Prot. Turner, Mrs j. S. Lips
comb, Mrs VIM. j. Hunter, Mrs. ID. E. St1as-
burg, Mrs Wilson. Miss Sloan, Miss Paxton,
Mrs. Capt John Woodward, White Sulphur
Springs, and A. j. Dotson, Lewisburg, w. Va.
Others could be added to the list but we forbear.
For 500 you can buy one with every attachment
Included j. w. NEWTON,
iu21 - New street, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-29
INjLOrJ7ag.

UAITORING! TAILORING !!.--The
co-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves & Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
and the business will hereafter be conducted by
p B. Graves alone.
He has reduced his prices for cash, and will DO
all kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring busi
ness, in the very best manner, and at figures so
ow that no one will fail to be satisfied. He has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
by DIR. B B. Dohaghe as an Office, and invites
all his fl lends and the public generally to give
him a call.
2n X ORA Y E~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-29
EOlI2ldrGeS.
U1 IRON WORKS,

DURKE,S IRON WORKS, - 8
IL - STAUNToN, VA
WM A BURKE. Proprietor,
EOTlCE-Persons haVing Threshing Machines
Reapers. Mowers, Drills, &c, needing rspalrs,
,an have them done in the very pest style ana
workmanship ut Burke's Iron Works at short
notice. keep constantly on hand repairs for all
he leading machines in the country at manufse- &C.
lrer's prices. 1 have a supply OF sections for
.he following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Mccormick q g -
Wood
Union :"
also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
Bickford and Huffmans Grain and Guano DTlii.
TyRMs CAsH. w. A. BURKE.
M~ am still putting up the best LlVlNGS-
TON PLOWS made in the State.
June 16-tf w M A. bU m e.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-29
S0dttJes, Harness, dc.

y want good work, go to GEO. +. EtlCk 3
where you will find the best assortment this side
OF Baltimore. which he will sell cheap tor cash.
Saddles and Harness of all kipds--old and new ;
Trunks, Whips, Bits, &c. Buck Gloves, " in
chester and I.ewisburg make). and, in fact ev-
erything in his line of business. ac- sfs
Thanking his friends for past patronage he
hopes to merit continuance of the same.
REPAIRING done on short notice.
Also, good lot of old Mcclellan Saddles and
Haters for sale cheap. H
Store on Main street, 3 doors west of Augusta,
ap19 7-t--4 A n..t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-29
Mattresses, dc.

NyOTICE.-Madea at the Institution for the
III Deaf and Dumb and the Blind,
Hair Mattresses,
Moss and Shuek Mattresses,
Coir M ats, all sizes,
Corn Brooms. toa
Old Mattresses renovated, ic
Old Chairs filed with new cane seats,
Books bound in plain binding,
Articles to be repaired will be called for at prl-
vate residences and returned when finished.
All orders for work should be made through
the Steward, or Foreman of the Shop to the
Principal. GGsl tene-iy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-29
Insurance. - ,rRos
PIEDMONT AND ARLINGTON
HOME OFFICE, CORNER Ninth


officers w. c. CAKR1NaToN, President;
JoHN Z. EDWARDS, Vice President; D. J.
HAKrsooK, Secretary; J. j. HOPKINS. Assistant
Secretary; B. G. HARTsooK, Cashier; Prof E.
B. SMITH, Actuary; d. P. FAcKLER, Consulting
Acsuary; Drs G. Ii. PERRow, G. II. SMITH,
GEORGE Ross, Medical Advisers; JAMES e.
WoLYT, Superintendent Of Agencies.
Directors :-Wm. B Isaacs, D. j. Hart
sook, W. G Taylor, r. II. Maury, j. }; Hop
kins A. Y. Stokes, John Enders, John e: Ed
yards. G. H. Perrow, w. G Darlington, VIM.
g. Palmer, John c. Williams, George s. Palmer.
. CARTER BERKELEY, Staunton,
GnNnRAL AGENT for the Valley and Piedmont
48 JAHBs KER, Agent, Staunton.
Joxs +. BALTHrs, Capt N. FOUNTAIN, 3. N.
NELSON, Rev. A. PoH BoUDH, JOHN PLLsoI,
JoB g. AcVHIGH, CHAs WITHRow, SOL1Cl-
TORS. y. s.-f.
3 DIVIDEND paid polcy-holders, lat April,
1850, forty per cent. se,rs v.
This Company has met With success beyond
Southern public Home Enterprise equal TO any
and surpassed by none IN existence .-r,rgrl I'D
. Commenced active operations about Nov. lst,
1857. 81 81
much increased .-.s ~
Policies issued, ZOO. ..s-a-fl...f.o..,...,si si!s
It has paid for losses of 331, 900 and in every
instance waived the ninety days time and paid
ct once. ~..s.e..h
It ad vises the payment Of all cash premiums,
because then dividends will continually decrease
each next payment until nothing will be requlr-
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.
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.
It has no restriction on residence or travel
All its policies are non-forfeitable and the right
of parties guaranteed the face Of the poIscy, 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 potic'es and
in event of separation from its office by any in
tervention guarantees to such all the right OF non
forfeiture paid up policy, surrender value and
reinstatement as though there had been no inter-
vening cause
It's investments are made for benefit of South
ern advancement.
Il brings money to people-keeps money
with our people. Then why should they contin-
ue to lmpoverish themselves by, sending money
of which can easily-as saiely-as probably
be spent at homer .,a
The Piedmont asks all who wish to insure to
compare it's rates--terms-progress with any
com pany and feels confident its merits will equal
any other company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-29
sTAUNTON VA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 49, 1870.

n The circulation of the "SPEcTAToR"
is about as great as che combined circula-
tion of both the other papers published in
this place, and has 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, 1870-11-29
C0rrj0ge MNEing.
CARRIAGES AMI BUGGIEs,-I

CARRIAGES AND RUGGIEs,-I wish
u to inform my friends that l have moved my
CARRI AG E s H OP
to my new building near the Virginia" Hotel,
where will keep on hand Carriages and Bug
gies of every description. By close attention to
business and fair dealing, expect to give entire
satisfaction. l will pay strict attention to RE-
PAIRING. Give me call before purchasing.
ian 10 j. HI. WATERS.
NARRIAGE-MAK the solicita-
I ton of many of my former patrons / have
again taken charge at my old stand, where will
carry on the CARRlAGE-MAKIN BUSI-
N ESS in all its various branches, and l am de-
termined that my work shall not be surpassed in
finish, style, durability or price.
Special attention given to repairs.
an4-tf JOHN NJ HARDY.