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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-23
Insurance.
PIEDMONT and ARLINGTON
HOME OFFICE, CORNER NINTH

Officers: w. c. CAgRINGToN, 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. c. III. PKRRow, G. FL. SMITH,
GEORGE Ross, Medical Advisers; JAMES e.
WOLFE, Superintendent of Agencies.
| Directors :-Wm. B. Isaacs, D. J.. Hart
sock. w; Taylor, K. 81; Maury,, J, J; Hop
kins, A. Y. Stokes, John Enders, John e. Ed
wards, G. Fl. Perrow, w. G. Darlington, VIM.
81. Palmer, John G. Williams, Georges S. Palmer.
CARTER BERKELEY, Staunton,
GENERAL AGENT for the Valley and Piedmont
JAMES KER, Agent, Staunton. ai =
JOHN F. BALrHIs. Capt. N. FOUNTAIN, R. N.
NELSON, Rev. A. Poe BoUDE, JOIN Prison,
JOB G. McVEIGH, CHAs WITHRow, SOLICI-
TORS. e-r 3. ~,
DIVIDEND paid poicy-holders, 1st April,
1869, forty per cent. - 4-
This Company has met with success beyond
all parallel in Life Insurance, and offers to the
and surpassed by none in existence.
Commenced active operations about Nov. 1st,
1867.
Assets 18th of Sept. 1869, 81, SOC, ,0oo--now
much increased
I Policies issued, 5000.
It has paid for losses of $31 600 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 particpa-
ting policies. 3a4 8sea5 Il
1t requires no notes for loans of the part of
premiums. but endorses the loan of its policies
until absorbed by dividends or policy is payable.
1t has nc restriction on residence travel
All its policies are non-forfeitable and the right
of parties guaranteed on the fcce of the policy, as
part of the contract.
1t has the following feature which no other
company gives: The late war taught many the
penalty of being separated from the Home Office
by having their part payment forfeited. ''The
Piedmont guards against this in her policies and
in event of separation from its Office by any in
tervention guarantees to such all the right of non
forfeiture paid up policy, surrender value and
reinstatement as though there had been no inter-
vening cause. .aa HE
Its investments are made for benefit of South
ern advancement. 9si
1t brings money to our people-keeps money
with our people. Then why should they contin-
ue to impoyerish themselves by sending money
off which can as easily safely-as prohtably
be spent at home?
The Piedmont asks all who wish to insure to
rofoc -t0rr xuIfh 0nu
company, and feels confident its merits will equal
any other company.
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IOGNCCO.

G. T. COCHRAN. Iu ]. K. GUY.
old FIRM REVIVED! e1H y aa
~ " fess G. T.. COCHRAN & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
fsn TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
at the old stand, on New street, would respect
fully announce to their friends and the public
genera lly that they are receiving and will keep
Constantly on hand well selected stock of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, and Cigars,
ranging from the choicest to the cheapest grades.
~ Also Snuff, Pipes, Stems, Matches, &c.
Z Staunton Oct. 9th. 1868 .iis4s' so
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GUM SPRING
wv GRAIN DRILL,

WITH
CROWELES GUANO ATTACHMENT.
We are now prepared to receive orders for the
above named celebrated Drill. 1t is needless for
us to say anything in commendation 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. -.r .sr
We are authorized to refer to the following
gentlemen who have the Willoughby in use:
John d. Sterrett =. O. Polmer,
NJ W.,D Hogshnad, J. Wayt Bell,
w. NJ Dudley, J. 81. Snapp,
Samuel Driver, Isaac Cotfman,
A w. Harman, .r s Joseph Click,
j. A. Harman and others using our Drill.
. We will be pleased to furnish circulars and in IN
formation TO parties wishing to purchase Drills.
as.r WOODS s. ,GILKESON.
EIDER MILLS.-The celebrated "Ameri-
" can Cider and Wine Mill, on hand and
for sale by WOODS s. GILKESON.
VNTHEAT SCREENS-Manufac in
w own city, and warranted to perform
the work well. For sale by
WOODS s. GILKESON.
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Evlias' Transparent Cement, for mendina Chi
IA ma, Glass, Marble, Alabastsr, Terra Gotta.
Wood, Leather, Ivory, &c, &c. sold Ay
L'- E@ f. II. LINK, Drusxist
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Aqr6cuEeatr0l Implements.

nRICE OF PLOWS REDUCED.-I
have this day reduced the price of the gen.
uine Bradley Livingston Plows, and will now
sell them as follows:
No q horse) Flow at Sa.oO.
6 large horse) $780,
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
near Steele's Tavern.
H. F. LYLE.
auu163m Manufacturer
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M. HARRISON,

ATTORNEY-AT-LA
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 9iuen to the collection Of
Claims. 9
Ofice-East of Courthouse, over Court OF
Appeals Room. augZ-Iy
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POetru.
Whose Shall be the Rhine /?

POLITICAL ANSWERS TO AN EXCITING QUESTION.
At the present moment there is revived inter-
est In Nlkolaus Becker's German Rhine and
ing translation of them may be acceptable:
It never shall be Frances,
The free, the German Rhine,
Tho raven-like she glances
sr And croaks her foul design.
So long as calmly gliding
1t wears its mantle green,
80 long as oar dividing
Its mirrowed wave is seen,
H.g Itnever shall be Frances. II
The free, the German Rhine,
fa.ff 80 80 long as youth enhances "
HIS fervor with its wine.
las So long as sentry keeping, a ig8
The rocks its margin stud; .ies <
sid4 30 long as spires are sleeping
a4 Their image in Its flood, 49,
III ilia It never shall be Frances, rie.a.lg
o5esf The free, the German Rhine ttt
6., So long as festive dances tF
f Its lover groups comb bne.
q So long as angler bringeth sss.r,
Its lusty trout to shore,
So long as minstrel singeth
Its praise from door to door,
A - ff8dl !. s.5T-5iI = N''5a8m e
a 1t never shall be Frances, 81 flas
f The free. the German Rhine
Until its broad expanse is
Its last defenders shrine. -aA r'is...
s7aV "a THE FRENCH REPLY. tn
Your German Rhine has been ours beforel 81.
1t has served our wassail bowls to fill alOGal
Can singing its praise from door to door a.. 3
Efface the footprints. legible still, .
OF our cavalry charge that bathed its left bank
in your gore? -
Your German Rhine has been ours before!
On its breast the wound yet -gapeth wide
Which cOnquering COnde made, when he tore %
Thro' its mantle of green to the farther side;
Where once the sire has ridden, shall the son not
ride once more? ~ saB sbana ~
Your 2 erman Rhine has been ours before 5@
Of your German virtues what remain a gal
When across its flood our legions pour, 19ft
And the Empire over-clouds your plains T
When all your men have fallen, have We other
8 men IN store! Y q .aolss l .eqaifdq :
Your German Rhine has been ours before! sd,
If ye your annals would fain forget u
\ our daughters remember the days of yore
And wish the Frenchman among them yet Il
For whom your vintage white they were always
- bllthe to pour. =At uA--i a5Eti3
If your German Rhine be yours once more,
Then wash your liveries in its tide;
But pitch your, arrogance somewhat lower!
Can ye recall with generous pride 9sl391fa "
Your myriad raven-beaks that drank the dying
Is Eagles gore ?oau haof98. III zba8r1 a'{E
May your German Rhine flow evermore l1os
In peace and modestly may each spire 3Fl8e
Be mirrored fair in its CLASSY floor!
But. oh keep down your bacchanal fire i
Which, else. may rouse to life again the victor
hearts of yore.
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LET US HELP ONE ANOTHER. This little
sentence should be written on every heart and
stamped on every memory. 1t should be the
golden rule practiced not only in every house
hold, but throughout the world. By helniney
one another we not only remove thorns from the
pathway, and anxiety from the mind, but we
feel sense Of pleasure in our own hearts, know
ing we are doing a duty to fellow creature. "A
helping hand, or an encouraging word. is no
loss to US, yet it is a benefit to others. Who
has not needed the encouragement and aid of
kind friend? How soothing, when perplexed with
some task that is mysterious and burtheusome
to feel a gentle hand on the shoulder and to,
hear kind voice whispering do not feel
discouraged; see your trouble, lie me helm
you" What strength is inspired, what hope
created, what sweet gratitude is felt, and the
great difficulty is dissolved as dew beneath the
sunshine. Yes, let US help one another by en-
deavoring to strengthen and encourage the weak
and lifting the burden of care from the weary
and oppressed, that life may glide smoothly on
and thefount of bitterness yield sweet waters and
he, whose willing hand is ever ready to aid us.
will reward our humble endeavors. and every
good deed will be as bread cast upon the wa
ters to return after many days." if not to us, to
those We love. s. Ell -
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NOR THE LADIES /!

il 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,
ladies and children. Also Infants Robes in end
less variety. A cordial invitation to call and ex-
anime our unsurpassed assortment, extended to
elch and all. III MRS. X. NJ KELLEY.
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AccumulatlOns, l75, ,O09.O3
CHARTERED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF VA.
Office N. E. Corner Main and Ninth Sts.,
RICHMOND, VA. -
This Company issues Participating Policies on
Farm and City Property, by which the insured
becomes member of the Company, sharing in
its profits semi-annual Dividend of three per
cent, payable to the Mutual Policy-holders of
this Company, declared July I, 1859; also three
per cent. January l. 1870.
j S. CALVERT, President
JORDAN H. MARTIN, Vice President
H. S. PRICE, Secretary and Treasurer.
DIR. II. G. DAVIDSON, General Agent.
STATEMENT
OF THE BUSINESS OF THE
SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, OF THE CITY OF
RICHMOND, VA,
January lst, 1870. E22Jf5T
Number of Policies issued ................. 2,486
Amount of Property insured .... $50, All, ,996.67
Amount cf Premium Notes deposit
ed with the Company 135, 86l. ~
Amount OF cash premiums and fees
recelv ed 70, l06.0O
Amount paid for Losses and Expenses 46, 31O. 66
Losses adjusted not due.................. 2025.OO
Persons in town country having property to
insure will find it to their interest to call on me
before insuring elsewhere and learn the terms of
this Home Company. 5a
- III. HI. PECK. AGENT.
Office with Drs. Hanger & Fultz. 2 doors North
of the Spectator Office, Staunton, Va.
mars
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lowing information as to its proper manufac-
ture. furnished US by friend, which will be of
mucl. use to those who will give it due atten
ton. in enabling them to secure better quail
ty of this delightful beverage. Our friend says
that much of the excellence of cider depends
upon the temperature at which the fermenta-
ton is conducted, and is a point greatly over
looked by manufacturers of this liquor. As
| soon as expressed from the fruit, 1t should be
strained into sulphured casks and placed In
cool situation where the temperature does not
exceed 30 deg. Fah't-if left IN the heating sun
much of the sugar is converted into vinegar by
absortion Of atmospheric oxygen, and thus the
LIQUOR becomes acid and rough. On the con-
| trary. if the fermentation be conducted at
lower tenn perature nearly the whole OF the sugarls
converted into alcohol and remains in the liquor
instead ef undergoing the process OF acetlhca-
ton. The acetous fermentation or the conver-
sion of alcohol into vinegar proceeds most rapid
iy at a temperature of 95 deg. Fab t, and at
| lower temperatures the action becomes slower,
until at 46 deg. Fah't no such change takes
.,iaces. independently of differences In the
nuality of the fruit, this IS the principal cause
of the superiority of the cider made by one per-
son over another, living in the same neighbor-
hooeL The one has cooler cellar or barn than
the q ther to store his cider in. In practice it
has he en found that sour and rough apples pro-
duce RI he best cider. This arises because they
contain less sugar and more malic acid, and the
presence OF the latter impedes the conversion
of acoho | into vinegar; but cider made with
such ann 'es can never equal that prepared at
low temne tatare from fruit aboundlng IN sugar,
which. if q seperly strained or racked at every
indication Of fermentation, will keep good
twenty years.,i Knoxville Whig
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s. TRAvERS PHILLIPS. J. FRED EFFlNdEh'
PHILLIPS d EFFENGEk,
80 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. a
a- Special attention given to collecting.
iuly5-1V
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1t was wise saying among the ancients, that
the way to vice lies down hill. If you take but
few steps, the motion becomes so impetuous
and violent that it is almost impossible to resist
-
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A GOOD EXAMPLE "A gentleman was one
day asked by friend how he kept himselffrom
being involved in quarrels. He answered, by
letting the angry person have all the quarrel to
himself. e.asre. st1 teE.ro.
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NEW SUPPLY OF GROCERIES al
- GEO. c. JACKSON'S NEW STORE,

OF Augusta Street. opposite c. II. Square.
Cofees Teas, Sugars, Syrups, Bacon. Fish,
(Herrings and Mackerel fresh and nice) ~
and ALL articles usually kept in first class
FAMILY GROCERY. ..--... ai-i-
These goods having been bought exclusively
for cash can be sold uery Ioa0 Everybody call
and saf. ~ SO sJtJltsff5 0iiaf Iaftt1H au12
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God loves simplicity and sincerity, even
though it may be mixed up with ignorance and
weakness: when Israel was child, then
loved him." s4A--N-
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Y O6IFIU SItdJ VdTItIy OF IduI0S anu HIISSts
hats, flowers, ribbons veil goods, straw and jet
ornaments. and everything usually found in a
just been bought at reduced prices and will be
sold cheap for cash. Call and examine them
Wewiil spare no pains to give entire satisfaction
Country merchants supplied with pattern bon
nets at wholesale prices. --,.s
I'VE are agents for the celebrated Howe Sew
ing machine. gtr 81 er =.
i Pattern Bonnets opened on Saturday, May
21st, at 10 o'clock. .s-rfii .,as-
may10 Mrs NJ. E. PAGAN & SISTER.
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J. NJ HANGER, NJ. d. J. H. FULTZ, NJ D.
4 ed eo-partnership in the practice OF medi-
cine offer their professional services to the cltl-
zens of Staunton and vicinity: When, not pro-
fsssionally engaged they will be found at their
office on Augusta street, two doors North of the
Spectator office. novZ-u
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MILLInerU.

GREAT BARGAINS at the Temple of
NJ Fashion.p-I will close out my entire stock
ofMILLINERY and FANCY GOODS at cost
Also all the Ladies and Children's suits 1 have
on hand Mrs x. M KELLEY.
iulu 10 1
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HOW 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?
The Virginia Insurance Company.
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
Offers to every head of family perfect secu-
rity against this melancholy condition.
FOR LIFE INSURANCE ONLY.
IT'S CHARTER is PERPETUAL.
Its Cash Capital, ,................... $125, 900.
1t is organized on the basis of the old Mutual
Life of New York, and its successful expert
ence. a
THE PREMIUMS ARE PAID IN CASH
IT'S DIVIDENDS ARE PAID IN CASH.
ITS POLICIES ARE PAID IN CASH
WITHOUT DEDUCTIONS.
There are no premium notes, and hence its
assets are all cash. which presents the only solid,
Il. L. oP
corporations.
IT INSURES ON ALL PROPER. SAFE
TABLES.
TPUTS NO IMPROPER RESTRICTIONS
ON TRAVEL. t
IT lNSURES UNIMPAIRED FEMALE
LIVES.
The Company is combination of the pro-
prietary and mutual systems, securing the ad-
vantages Of both. ...sa
Its Policies are -forfeitable after two years,
and incontestible after FIVE years for all mis-
statements and errors in application except as
to the age of the applicant.
THIS Is A SUBSTANTIAL HOME
COMPANY.
The Assets will be invested in Virginia, and
help to build up our own interests in Virginia
1t commends itself for its safety, management
and organization, to every Virginian and other
Southerner in search of safe Home
Life Insurance Institution.
Live agents wanted in every precinct OF eV-
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TIME.-"When | look upon tombs of the
great said Addison, every emotion of envy
dies in me. When read the epitaph of the
beautiful, every inordinate desire goes OUT
When see the tombs of parents themselves I
consider the vanity of grieving for those whom
we must quickly follow. When I see kings ly-
ing over those who deposed them when / see
rival wits placed side by side or holy men that
divided the world with their contests and dis
putes, reflect with sorrow and astonishment
on the little com petitions, factions and debates
of mankind. When l read the several dates of
the tombs, of some that died as yesterday, and
some six hundred years ago, | consider that
great day when We shall all of US be contem-
poraries, and make our appearance together
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Newspaper Patronage.

-
There seems to be great many different
ways Of defining and understanding the phrase
newspaper patronage and as a party inter-
ested in a correct definition of the same, we
give the following di-quisition on the subject
by one who knows whereof he speaks. 1t may
serve, perhaps, as mirror, In which certain
parties may be able to see themselves as 9TH
ers see them" r.h
Many long aud dreary years in the publish
ing business has forced the conviction upon us
that newspaper patronage Is word of many
definitions, and that great majority of man.
kind are either ignorant of the correct defni-
ton or are dishonest In strict biblical sense
of the word Newspaper patronage has as
many colors as the rainbow, and is as change
able as chameleon. f
One man comes in, subscribes for paper
pays for it in advance, and goes home and reads
it with proud satisfaction that 1t is his He
hands In his advertisement, and he reaps the
advantage thereof This is patronage
Another man asks you to send him the pa
per, and goes off without saying a word about
the pay. Time passes on, you are in need of
money and ask him to pay the sum he owes
you He flies into passion, perhaps pays
perhaps not, and orders his paper stopped. L.
This is called patronage.
One man brings in fifty cent advertisement
and wants two dollar puff thrown in, and
when you decline, he goes off mad. Even
this is called patronage.
Another man don't take your paper 1t is
| too high priced !; but he borrows and reads it
regularly, and that could be called newspaper
patronage.
One man likes your paper; he takes copy,
pays for it, and get his friends to do the same
he is not always grumbng to you or others,
but has friendly word. If an accident occurs
in his section he Informs the editor. This is
newspaper patronage.
One hands you marriage, or other notice.
and asks for extra copies containing 1t; and
when you ask him TO pay for the papers, he
looks surprised "You surely don't take pay
for such small matters?' This is called news
| paper patronage.
One (t is good to see such) comes in and
says: The year for which paid is about to
expire l want to pay for another" lie does
so and retires This is newspaper patronage
1t will be seen by the above that while GER
tain kinds of patronage are the very life OF the
newspaper, there are other kinds more fatal tt
its health and circulation thap the coils of &
boa-constrietor are to the luckless prey he pat
| fonizes.
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CHILDREN's ETIQUETTE. Always say, yes
sir mo sir yes, papa, mo, papa, thank
you, no, thank you, good night, good morn
ing. Use no slang terms. ft
Clean faces, clean clothes, clean shoes, clean
finger nails, indicate good breeding. Never
leave your clothes about the room Have a
place for everything and everything in its place.
Rap before entering room, and never leave
it with your back to the company.
Always offer your seat to lady or old gem
teman. ~fsr
Never put your feet on cushions, chairs or
tables FIJI - -
Never overlook any one when reading or writ
iDg nor read or talk aloud while others are read
ing a eoQ
Never talk nor whisper at meetings or public
places, and especially in private room where
any one is singing or playing the piano.
BE careful to injure no ones feelings by un-
kind remarks Never tell tales, make faces.
call names, ridicule the lame, mimic the un-
fortunate, nor be cruel to insects, BIRDS or
animals.
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The City OF HEREAFTER.-Saysa an eminent
divine: When was little boy / thought
Of heaven as great shining city, with vast
walls and domes and spires and with no one in
it except white angels, who were strangers to
me: Bye-and-bye my little brother died, and
| thought of the great city, with walls and
domes and spires, and flock of cold, unknown
angels, and one little fellow that was acquaint-
ed With. He was the only one | knew in heav-
en- at the time. Then another brother died,
and there we're two that | knew Then my &C
quaintances began to die, and the flock con-
tinually grew. But it was not until l sent one
of my little children to his Grandparent-
that began to think | had got little in my
SELF A second went, third, fourth and by
that time had so many acquaintance in heav-
en- that / did not see any more walls and domes
and spires. | began to think of the residents
of the celestial city. and now, there have been
SO many of my acquaintances got there, it seems
to me know more in heaven than do on
earth 9s5 't4 e. f,-s
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Groceries and Produce.

NOR Fresh Crackers call at the new store on
II the wharf. r. d. SEARS, agent.
NOR Fresh Vegetables call at the ssnew store
IL on the wharf" R. D. SEARS. agent