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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15
Private Letter from General Lee.

frlVaLe LetLeT lTOW UcUeTaI Aeo
The original of the following private letter
from Gen. Lee to his son, was found at Airing
ton House, during the late war. 1t is inter-
esting as illustrating phase in his character:
ARLINGTON HOUSE. April 5th. 1852
My Dear Son Il am just in the act of leav-
ing home for New Mexico. My old regiment
has been ordered to that distant region, and
care of. | have but little to add in reply to
your letters of March 26. 81 and % Your
letters breathe spirit of frankpess; they have
given myself and your mother great pleasure.
You must study to be frank with the world :;
trankness is the child of honesty and courage.
Say what you mean to do on every occasion,
and take it for granted you do right. Ii a
friend asks favor, you should grant it, if it is
possible, if not tell him plainly why you can
not; you will wrong him and wrong yourself
by equivocation OF any kind. Never do a
wrong thing to make friend or keep one !;
the man who requires you to do so, is dearly
purchased at such a sacrifice Deal kindly, but
firmly, with your classmates, you will find it the
policy which wears best. Above all do not ap-
pear to others what you are not IF you have
any fault to find with any one, tell him, not
others, of what you complain; there is no more
dangerous experiment than that of underta-
king to be one thing before mans face and
another behind his back We should live, act
and say nothing to the injury of any one. 1t
is not only best as matter of principle, but it
is the path of peace and honor.
In regard to duty, let me, in conclusion of
this hasty letter, inform you that nearly hun
dred years ago there was a day of remarkable
gloom and darkness-still known as the dark
day-a day when the light Of the sun was slow
ly extinguished as if by an eclipse The Leg
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

True politeness has IFS origin in Christian
charity and kindness. and all standard rules of
etiquette were founded for the greater con-
venlence and happiness of the members of So
clety. Although the reasons may not be OBJ
vlous at first sight, they exist and will be ap-
parent on careful consideration.
1st Do not keep others waiting for you eth
er at the beginning or close of the meal
I'd Do not sip soup from the tip, but from
the side of the spoon.
3rd. b, careful not to drop or spill anything
on the table-cloth
4th- Keep your plate neat do not heap all
sorts of food on it at once.
5th. In passing your plate to be rehelped,
retain the knife and fork.
9th When asked for dish do not shove,
but hand it.
7th. While drinking do not look around.
Sth. Instruct the servant to hand the cup at
the left side SO that it may be received by the
right hand
9Th. Do not drink your tea or coffee without
hrst removing the teaspoon from the cup to the
saucer. ----,.s rl.-1 .
10th. Use the knife for cutting only; never
put it to the lips nor in the mouth.
llth. Break your bread into small pieces and
rest them on your plate while spreading.
18th. DO not eat too fast besides giving one
the appearance of greed, it is not healthy.
18th. If you find any thing unpleasant in
your food put it aside as quietly as possible
without drawing the attention of others to it.
14th. DO not open the lips nor make any un-
necessary noise in chewing
18th. Do not touch the head.
10th. Do not rest the elbow on the table
18th. Do not speak with the mouth full.
18th. Brush the table neatly before bringing
on the dessert
10Th. Be thoughtful and attentive to the
wants of those about you.
goth: Converse on pleasant subjects with
those sitting near you.
2lst. Do not say anything not intended for
all present to hear.
22d Leave your plate with the knife and
fork lying parallel, the handles pointing to the
right.
23d. Never leave the table before others
without asking the lady OR gentleman who pre-
sides, to excuse you.
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MoraE and Religious.

SPEAK KINDLY TO HIA-A farmer once
saved very poor boy from drowning. After
his restoration he said to him.
What can [ do for you, my boy ?''
Speak kind word to ne sometimes" re-
piled the boy, as the tears started from bis
eyes. u sin't got mother like some of them"
A kind ,oord! Think of it. That farmer
had 1t in his power to give that boy money,
clothes, and play things, but the poor little fel
low ersved nothing so much as . hind word
now and then. If the farmer had ever so lit
tie heart the boy must certainly have had his
wish granted
A kind ,oord! You have many such spoken
to you daily, and you don't think much of their
value; but that poor boy In your village, at
whom everybody laughs. would think he had
found a treasure if some one would speak one
kind word to him. Suppose you speak it. The
next time you meet him. instead of laughing
at him, speak kindly to him. Then watch him
and see how he looks. See if his eyes do not
brighten and his lips smile. Try it.
Kind words They are blessed things.
Speak them. children, every day. Scatter
them like sunbeams everywhere They will
bless others, and they return TO bless your own
hearts. Kind words forever!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

islature of Connecticut was in session, and as
its members saw the unexpected and unac-
countable darkness coming on, they shared in
the general awe and terror. 1t was supposed
by many that the last day-the day of judg-
ment-had come. Some one, in the conster-
nation of the hour moved an adjournment
Then there arose an old Puritan legislator,
Davenport, of Stamford, and said, that if the
last day had come he desired to be found at
his place doing his duty. and therefore moved
that candles be brought in so that the house
could proceed with its duty There was quiet
ness In that mans mind, the quietness of
heavenly wisdom to obey PRESENT duty Duty,
then, is the sublimest word in our language
Do your duty in all things like the old Puritan
You cannot do more Never let me and your
mother wear one grey hair for any lack of duty
on your part.
r. E. LEE.
G. w CTISrIs LEE
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NUMBER TX.
The Sword of Lee.
By REV. A. J. RYAN.

Forth from its scabbard, pure and bright,
Flashed the sword OF Lee
Far in the front of deadly fight,
High Ger the brave in the cause of right,
Its stainless sheen like beacon light,
Led US to victory.
Out of its scabbard where full long
1t slumbered, peacefully
Koused from its rest by the battle song,
Shielding the feeble, shifting the strong,
Guarding the right, avenging the wrong
Cleaned the sword of Lee!
Forth from its scabbard, high in air,
Benesth Virginia's sky
And they who saw it cleaning there
And knew who bore it, knelt to swear
That where that sword led, they would dare
10 follow and to die.
Out of its scabbard, never hand
Waved sword from stain as free,
Nor purer sword led braver band,
Nor Drawer bled for brighter land,
Nor brighter land had cause as grand,
Nor cause chief like Leel
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Carriage MnEing.

CARRIAGES AND BUGGIEs.-I wish
I to inform my friends that | have moved my
CARRI A G d d q
to NV 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. will pay strict attention to KH-
PAIRING. Give me call before purchasing.
jan 10 ). d. WAIEho.
~ARRIAGE-MAKI KING G.-At the solicita-
I ton of many of my former patrons l have
again taken charge at my old stand where will
carry on the CARRIAGE-MAKIN BUSI-
NESS in all its various branches and am de-
termined that my work shall not be surpassed IN
finish, style, durability or price.
Special attention given to repairs
an1-tf JOHN M. HARDY. i
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A yEERTCAE HOTEL
4 Livery Stables,
STAUNToN, Va,

STAUNTON, "a,
DONOVAN & OTOOLE, Proprietors:
Our stables are constantly supplied with ele-
CANT horses, carriages, buggies, hacks. &C., which
will be furnished to our patrons on most reason
able terms. Also good and reliable drivers sup
IF not SUPERIOR to that of any other stable in the
State. GIVE us trial and we guarantee satisfac-
t;on DONOVAN & OTOOLE.
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Mattresses, &c.

A1OTICE.-Madea at the Institution for the
~ Deaf and Dumb and the Blind,
Hair Mattresses,
Moss and Shuck Mattresses,
Coir 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
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TNiLOrJ2lg.
1WVLO7'J7Jy.
UNAILORING! TAILORING! !---T
II 10 horotoforo ovivtir,cr hotwn

TAILORING! TAILORING !---The
co-partnershp 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
all his fl lends and the public generally to give
him call.
v 20 P. B. GRAVES
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

" The circulation of the HSPEcrAToR"
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, 1870-11-15

THERE is AN END. To everything beneath
the sun there comes last day-and of oil fu-
turlty this Is the only portnn oi' the time that
can IN all cases be intsliibly predicted Let she
Sangulne then take warning, and the dishsart-
ened take courage; for to every Joy aud every
sorrow, every hope and every fear, there will
come a last day and the man ought 80 to live
by foresight, that while he learns in eSery
state to be content, be shall ia each be prepar-
ed for another, whatever that other NAV ba.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

Natural fear may be allayed for the present
By natural reason, on the removal of the occa-
sion; but then it is like candle blown out by
puff of breath, which is easy blown in sgsin;
but If the fear OF God extinguish it, then it is
like candle quenched in water, which cannot
be easily rekiuded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

A great many professed Christians have no
other idea OF religion than that it is the means
of getting to Heaven when they die. A. to
doing anything for God while they live, it does
not enter into their plans l tell you, my
brethren, [ do no, believe there is one in Ave
hundred of such professors that will reach
Heaven; for there is \ magnaninity in true
religion that Is above all such contamptible
meanness.
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WlLES22e2'ai.

Vl now opened their complete stock of Mil
lnery and Fancy Goods Also the greatest va
riety of Chignons, Curls, &C., for the hair. They
have handsome selection of Sash Ribbons,
Neck. Ties, Lace Collars, Jet and White Wax
Hats-the Dauntless, the Rhine, the King Will
liam. Arab, Nile, st. Clair and many others-al
OF which are becoming and pretty, and which
they offer very cheap for cash, and pledge them
selves to give entire satisfaction.
oc25 st
vEvEMPLE OF FASHION.-Ih have return
ed and am now opening one of the larg-
est and best Stocks of Millinery and Fancy
Goods I have ever brought to this market. con.
sisting of all the latest French and German nov
elites. Orders from the country promptly at
tended to.
MRS K NJ KELLY.
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NeaU York Advertisements.
Saddles, Harness. DC.
CADDLEs AND HARNESS.

~ want good work, go to GEO. f. ELICkS S
where you will find the best assortment this side
of Baltimore. which he will sell cheap for cash.
Trunks, Whips, Bits &c. Buck Gloves Win
chester and Lewisburg make), and, in fact. ey-
erything in his line of business.
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
Halters for sale cheap.
Store on Main street, doors west of Augusta,
nextdoor to Woods s. Gilkeson's hardware store
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TNlias' Transparent Cement, for mending Chi
IA ma, Glass, Marble, Alabaster, Terra Gotta.
T. H. LINK, Druggist.
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FOaI2aG7sleS.

nRrCE OF FLOWS REDUCED
have this day reduced the price of the gen
uine Bradley Livingston Plows, and will now
sell them as follows:
No. A q horse) Plow at $7o0.
GO s medium horse) :. $50
Z" Qarge horse) $95
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 Steele's Tavern.
H. T. LYLE.
ouo1e 2po Manufacturer.
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Amid all disorders God is ordering all wisely
and justly, and to them that love Him gracious
ly; therefore we ought not to be dismayed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

In vault under Trenton church petri-
fed cat is reported to have been discovered,
belonging, probably to the species of requies-
cat often engraved In stone In such situations
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RURKE,S IRON WORKS,

II " STAUNToN, VA
VIM. A. BURKE ............... ......... Proprietor,
NOTICE-Persons having Threshing Machines,
can have them done in the very best style and
workmanship, at Burke's Iron Works at short
notice keep constantly on hand repairs for all
he leading machines in the country at manufac-
lrer's prices / have a supply of sections for
he following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Mccormick '' 6 q"
Wood
Union
also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
Bickford and Huffmans Grain and Guano Drill.
TERMS CASH w. A. BURKE.
@- am still putting up the best LIVINGS-
TON PLOWS made in the State.
June l6-tf VIM. A. BURKE.
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An exchange recommends those fond of horse
exercise to eat quart of raw chestnuts before
retiring They will ride the nightmare. Horse
chestnuts, of course, are meant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

II don't mind the crossings at the Streets"
said Mr.. Pldge, because they amt half so
deep, nor so long, nor quarter so disagr -eabIe
as those at home, which prevail ffty-two weeks
every year." Poor Pidge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

A Tilted swain spitefuily says: Eve did not
know much as her daughters of the present
day Had they been IN her place instead of
being deceived, they would have deceived the
devil -
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Groceries and Produce.

II
w having opened new store room on Au-
gusta street. opposite the Courthouse next door
to Hendry Brothers, Ton site Of Col. Geo. Bay
lor's law ofice) have opened an entirely new
stock Of GOODS, and offer full STOCK OF
GROCERIES:
Sugar. Coffee fine Teas. Syrups, Vinegar, &c.
Leather of all kinds. sucn as French and Coun-
try Calf Skins Kip Skins. Sole Leather, sc.
A general assortment Of Domestic Goods, such
as Prints, Jeans, CasiEets, Fulled Cloth Cotton
Yarns, and variety of other Dry Goods
Also Glassware, Woodenware, Brooms &C.,
which we offer at small advance on cost, for
cash oriy.
Flour, Bacon and Meal constantly on hand.
We respectfully solicit q call from our friends
oc25-tf N. A. BAYLOR 6 co.
EACTORY CLOTH.-That very superior
IL Factory Cloth of Winchester make, which
has given such satisfaction to our customers, to
be had very cheap, at
oct25-.f BAkER BROS
lust RECEIVED-Fresh Crackers Of all
% kinds, at the new store on the wharf.
ea Z. D, SEARS, agent
CHICKENS, Chickens, always on hand
" at the new store on the wharf.
- R.D. SEARS. agent
n sale by r d. SEARS, Agent.
TO1sN .. TAYLOR,
Grocer and Commission Merchant,
Main near Aug esta street, Staunton, Va,
offers to the trade large assortment of Grocer
les. Provisions &c. at the lowest figures.
Cash paid for all kinds of produce, and liberal
advances made on consignments.
oc4-3m sE M sff
IT 8. GILLIAN & CO., next door below
eD +. the Post-otiice, keep constantly on hand
large stock Of choice Groceries; also Salt and
Plaster and 800 gallons prime stoneware, all of
which we will sell very cheap.
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NEW GROCERY STORE. w Ut
~ ley g. Co. dealers in Choice Family Gro
ceries, Bagby's new building, Frederick street,
Staunton, Va, respectfully inform their friends
and the public that tney have in store a choice
stock of sugars, coffees, teas bacon. lard, soap,
candles, fish, salt, molasses, tobacco, plaster,
broons buckets, shoes, &C., and, in fact, every
thing usually found in frst-class grocery store
Cash paid for country produce or goods given
in exchange at market prices. They are pre-
pared to supply families with anything in the
grocery line at very low prices for cash.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

1t is an excellent thing when mems religion
makes them generous, free-hearted and OPEN
handed, scorning to do thing that is paltry
and sneaking. Henry
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Tom, twitting Sam on the extraordinary size
of his nderstandings said to him, You must
take cold easily. Sam; I should think YOU
would be sick all the time" How so ?'' asked
Sam. Why, replied Tom, because there's
SO much OF you on the ground
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

The style of har-cutting for the ''dog days.
will be as follows: Hair cut as closely as pos
sble with scissors and then shaved Head we'll
rubbed with fine sand paper and then varnish-
ed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

When you send up your prayers, be sure to
direct them to the care of the Redeemer, and
then they will never mi.carry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

my wife, said a critic, sis the most even
tempered person in the world-she's always
mad"
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cTAUNTON NURSERIES :

~ ON N NY A@S
y Stauntom. augusta County, va.
TANNEHILL s. WHEAT, Proprietors.
FOR SALE.
STRAWBERRY PLANTS:
Agriculturlst Wilson's Albany,
Russelps Prolific, Chs. Downing
Green Prolific, Downer's Prolific.
RASPBERRY PLANTS:
Philadelphia, Clarke Mammoth Cluster.
~t.a SO EvERGREENS.
rs Call and supply yourselves.
ap19-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

A man that studies revenge, keeps his
wounds green, which otherwise would heal,
and do well.
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"Barney."-I received the rat tarrier yu
sent me by the Merchants Union Express, last
evening, and gave him quart of milk for hiz
tea
He pocketed the milk, and wagged for sum
more; it made him stick out like false cuff
He slept sound last night. and hasn't walked
up yet, altho it IL now 10 clock this morning.
| have stopped writing tew tickle his noze
with pin, and he is now rushing things
around the room for sum rats.
He haz just tipped over Chineze god worth
s dollars, and broke him, he will get rats when
mi wife Gums In.
He kant find emmy rats, and is now chawing
oph mi little boys toe-to his SHOE
He il now crazy for rats agin, and will smash
the other vase agln i'll bet.
Thar goes the other vase bi thunder! and
tew powder
He il now out ov his mind, and il running
his tung out and in.
He wants tew go out ov doors for sumthing,
and have let him went.
He haz just found poor little boy in the
street, whom he knows and the boy seems ter
know him. and hey have gone round the next
block, on a run, together; tew see sumthiug.
He don't seem ter cum back,
1t IL now tomorrow, and the tarrier don't
seem tew cum back.
My wife IL glad ov it.
am out vases, a quart ov nu milk, and a
terrier.
My wife seq, if | ever buy another pup. she
will put him tew immediate soak In the cistern
at OnSt.
My wife z one ov them kind of wimmin
that don't make emmy statements unless they
are true, so you needn't send emmy more terrier
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

Waste of wealth may be retrieved waste of
health rarely; waste of time never.
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The cloth of humanity should be worn on
the back of Christianity.
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Insurance.
PIEDMONT AND ARLINGTON
HOME OFFICE, CORNER NINTH

Officers: w. c. CARRINaToN, President; !;
JOHN E. EDWARDS, Vice President; D. ].
HARTsooK Secretary; j. J. HOPKINS. Assistant
Secretary; B. c. HARTsooK, Cashier; Prof. E..
B. SMITH, Actuary; d. P. FAcKLER, Consulting
| Actuary; Drs. C. Fl. 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. H. Maury, J. ): Hop
kins, A. Y. Stokes, John Enders, John Z. Ed
wards G. H. Perrow, w. c. Darlington, VIM.
H. Palmer, John G. Williams, George 5. Palmer.
CARTER BERKELEY, Staunton,
GENERAL AGENT for the Valley and Piedmont.
JAMES KER, Agent, Staunton.
NELSON, Rev. A. PoE BoUDE, JOHN Prison,
TORS
DIVIDEND paid policy holders lat April,
1869. forty per cent.
This Company has met with success beyond
all parallel in Life Insurance, and offers to the
~d bv IN au;stanna ~ "nS
Commenced active operations about Nov 1st
1867.
Assets 18th of Sept, 1869. $1,5oo, ooo--now
much increased +
foLlcles issued e oooo 60, ooo ona IN everv
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each next payment until nothing will be requir-
ed, and the policy may be a source of income,
but it will allow one half loan on life and JOINT
life policies. One-third loan on other participa-