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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
Young Womanhood.

Young womanhood-tbe sweet moon on the
horizon S verge-a thought matured, but no,
uttered-a conception warm and glowing. moi
embodied-the rich halo which predicts the
rising Sun-the rosy down that bespeaks the
rlpenlng peach-a flower
- "A flower which is not quite flower,
ct is no more bud"
-GalHger's Hyperion
Young womanhood-a moving mass of un-
deloped beauty, well supplied with tongue-a
thing composed Of powder, hoops and founces,
to De, by turns, pitied, loved aud fattered-a
putt OF vanity, void of solid substance. and
calculated to deceive-a pigeon
pigeon which is not quite pigeon,
ct twill not do to call it SQUAD
Jackson Flag.
We must have finger In the pie, if we get
it burned for our impudence.
l Dung womanhood-a proof-sheet with bnt
one error-a ginger-cake not quite done. but
WILL do to take along if fellow has no time to
Waitcmlik and peaches that lack little sugar
"a nve-franc piece that will answer for dol
lar rather than take ragged bl-a strawberry
A strawberry that is not ripe
let Is no longer green
-.ShetbyriNe Eerositor.
Dung womanhcod-a thing of beauty-au
OBJECT that leads man 10 virtue, yet lures him
to vice-ls worthy of the highest nraise yet
often deserves censure-a strange compound Of
gooa ana Dad-yOung womanhood-
dream which is not all a dream
And not quite reality
~ Nashville Gazette
Young womanhood-an inviting. bean,;fnl
bound book In muslin and gilt, yet half bound
and guiltless, just ready to enter Hymen' hind.
cry, An opening volume, yet unread and nm
readable beyond the title page and preface 4
volume of poetry and yet blank verse.
thin this awful volume lies
The mystery of mysteries,
/ ct when youth such pains we took
We think we know her like a book"
-CoaserrGtive
we will hazard a word upon this interesting
suolect-lt appearing to be privileged one
a1 q the risk Of having nose pulling.
foung womanhood-''a thing of beauty"
YET 1ar from being "a joy forever Fresh as
tne morn' and at the same time, i, possible
more evanescent: With voice as sweet as low,
ers tongues, and far more deceptive. donbt-
f1 kind of merchandise mmodity. 50 ner;sb-
able that it is often lost before an accantahIa
bid Is offered. Hardly worth the yalne SET nm
on it. aug se' up
Yet were it as far
As that vast shore washed with the futnro cao
Men would adventure for such merchandise y
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Dry Goods.
TMPORTANTNOT The subsc,

NOTICE. subscribers
are Just now in receipt of some new goods, and
propose selling for CASH at greatly reduced pri-
ces. We will enumerate only few articles with
prices attached: 2A
Black Silks $780, worth AGO.
u Fancy Silks, ESQ., worth 800,
Black Alpacas, As cts, worth 90 cts month ago.
& 'so1T ''s.5 rs CT, g 81. g I"
y r'.losa3.s' ST. " $i.37 q" IS
h Empress Cloths, rs cts, worth 49, 9.9A
q English Serges, so cts, worth IS, ~
White Alpaca, IS cts, worth 81.
"A Brown Cotton, Is to 16 cents.
4-4 brown cotton, best standard make 163 cts,
"a bleached cotton, Zoe worth q,
Whites and red Flannels, very low, sg
r. White Cambrics, Irish Linens, Toweling,
ts Il Table Damask, Canton Flannels.. 81
Black, Bonn bazine, zoo, worth SIS,
Standard Prints, 121; Satinets and Cassimeres-
very much reduced Hosiery and Gloves; Ruff
fling, Cambria Finish and Edging. 1zo8
TT We do not say eWil sell goods lower
than any other house in Staunton, but we EN-
phatically say, we will sell as low, and the
chances are you may save something by giving
US call. rr-4r-4g a.Hff 7ferzY nN IS gaE
JAMES A. PIPER s. SON,
dec7 near the Virginia Hotel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

HALL AND WINTER GOODS.
Guy q Drake
are now receiving from the Northern cities a
large and well selected supply of FALL AND
WINTER Dress Goods, Notions and Domestics,
consisting in part of the following:
Empress Cloths, Poplns, -
French and English Merinos.
Alpacas-black and colored,
Plaids De Laines Hosiery,
Gloves, &c.
Jubilee-Paris and Invisible,
Silk Nets, Japanese Switches,
Dress trlmmngs-all colors,
Cloaks and Shawls, Satinets,
Cassimeres for suits, bleached
and heavy brown Cottons
" Call and examine No trouble to show
goods fsfass ~ rSon)2.f
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Fruit Dc Ornamental Trees.
NURSERIES,

y Staunton. augusta County, Va
TANNEH1LL IL WHEAT, Proprietors
We have now growing in our Nurseries
100000 Fruit Trees of varieties that have been
tested as suited to oursoil and climate. We have
Apple, Peach, Pear, Cherry, apricot. Ounce. &c.
Grape ZINES, Snaatt Fruits &C.,
and we hope to be able to fill satisfactorily all
orders that may be sent to u.s.
Our apple are two and three years old from the
graft. and our peach one year old from the bud
each $1,000 per lOO
n. B.-Send in your orders at once. Send for
descriptive Catalogue, containing account of va
rieties and prices,
june15-ly
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z ARGE STOCK OF NEW STAPLE
Els AND
Fancy0Dry Goods!
d. A. KAYSER.

NiftIII DLrteL oLaunIOn, a.,
Is now receiving. from the Eastern cities, large
and elegant stock of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods, of latest importations
His stock has been selected with unusual care
and purchased upon such terms as enables him
to offer GREAT INDUCEMENTS to those
purchasing for cash. All would do well to ex-
anime his stock before making their purchases.
MEssRs. VIM. Fl. WELLER and VIM. N. BUM
PUs, DR.. are with him, and would be glad to serve
thelr trends In any way. asgs ap13-tf
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NOTaCE.-The undersigned respectfully re-
~ turns his thanks to his friends and the pub
lie. for their patronage heretofore extended him,
and hopes by selling good goods at fair prices to
inertia continuance of the same
He has received his Fall and Winter stock of
goods; prints, de laines alpacas, linseys, French
and domestic ginghams, bleached and brown
cotton, ticks, denims shifting, stripes, fannels,
Irish linen towels, table damasks, wooden goods
all kinds mems and boys wear, a large variety
OF notion goods, balmorals, hoopskirts, shawls,
hoods hosiery and in fact nearly everything
that can be called for; ladies and gents boots,
shoes and hats, and an excellent stock of ready
made clothing, chewing and smoking tobacco,
s1nuff, cigars and sundry grocery articles too te-
dious to mention
P1ices in competition with any other house in
the Valley B. F. MARK WOOD. ~
~nov30-tf Main stroot Stann+o,
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AZ ORE NEyg GOODS

d. A. KAYSER'S NEW STAND
He is IN daily receipt of new fresh goods. Has
ust received new lot of French Plaid Poplins,
all-wocl Delaines, French Reps, Fine Mohair
Alpaca, Robe Prints, Brown and Bleached Can
ton Flannels, Bleached and Brown Muslins and
many other things to which he invites at
tention.
He keeps first class goods and pledges himself
to sell them as cheap they can be sold, Of like
| quality, in any market in Virginia
/f-I3
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TNitO2'lng.


TAILORHNG !-.-The
/ a 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
removed his shop to thereon formerly occupied
by DR.. B B. Donaghe as an office, and invites
all his friends and the public generally to give
him call.
y 30 P. B GRAVES
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Boots and Shoes.

NEW BOOT & SHOE FACTORY
Hendry, Bro. & Pagan
Have just opened their new and commodious
store room on Augusta street, opposite Court
house, Staunton, Va.
Mems Coarse Boots and Shoes of all kinds;
Mems Fine Stitched Boots, Shoes and
CATERS large stock of Chidrens,
Misses, and Ladies' Shoes of the
Latest Styles!
Anything in our line furnished at the shortest
notice.
Work fitted to order by Mr.. James Pagan.
JUST RECEIVED-A large supply Of Mems
and Boys Hats, from article to the la
test and most elegant style.
ON HAND.-A good assortment of Leather
and Shoe Findings, which we offer to consumers
at low prices.
Shoemakers will find it TO their advantage to
examine our stock
Our aim shall be to compete with Northern
prices, and we think can furnish goods at as
low figures as they can be bought in the cities.
We will soon be prepared to fill orders from
merchants-any sizes desired will be furnished.
We specially invite the public to call and see
our goods, whether wishing to purchase or not.
WANTED-Good Leather--for which we will
exchange goods pay a fair price in cash.
W ANTED-Good hands to work in the fac
tory. None others need apply.
HENDRY, BRO. & PAGAN.
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Read the following list of prices of our goods

Corsets Coo; Berege Wells, 25c; Gloves. 25c; la
dies Hose 5 pair for soc; Linen Towels, 15c I;
Hoop Skirts, so, go and IS cents; the best skirt
in town at IS cts, worth $3.50; wooden capes. 75c
Marseilles Spreads at So. 50. worth 81.
Marseilles Spreads at So co. worth SIS.
Marseilles Spreads at $3.50, worth S..
FURsi FURS! FURS !
Furs at 81. so set, worth Sc.
Furs at SIS. so set, worth So.
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Wrench Cassmeres q Domestic Factory Ker-
IL seys very low.
M P. FUNkHOUSER s. co.
Ward wide all wool Flannels, so cents.
M P. FUNKHOUSER s. co.
ENNENCH COERSETS-A very full assort-
Il ment at D. A. KAYSER'S from $125 to
IS CO.
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HERsH d LOEB, Main street, staunte

EERSH d LOEB, Main street, Staunton,
IL Va, have just received the largest and most
FANCY ARTICLES ever brought to Staun-
ton, and are selling them little cheaper than the
cheapest.
Their stock embraces such endless variety
ticles.
~ Old men and young, elderly ladies and
maidens boys and girls, lads and lassies, are all
invited to give them call, as they have some
thing to please and suit them all
WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING.
They have secured the services of a handsome
man Mr.. MIX-who will always be found at
looking men. Mr.. Mix unde islands his bust
ness thoroughly, and will do all wo k in the
Repairing line, in the very best manner and on
the most reasonable terms.
Gs- All Work Guaranteed, or pay. ~
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HOTEL, RICHMOND,
n 1ra rs15 81 VIRGINIA.. SIS QE 49,

The undersigned having leased this, the only
FIRST GLASS HOTEL located on Main street,
and within square of the Capitol, Postoffice,
Custom House Theatre, and the great Northern
and Southern railroad depots. especially in
will be thoroughly renovated and refurnished 70
some extent. sf a A. f....s.4 .sil+ -t as-t
This hotel is world-renowned as the headquar-
tiers of the President and Cabinet officers of the
late Confederacy; it also contains the historic
suit Of rooms occupied by Presidents Davis,
johnson and Grant, and Chief Justice Chase
The travelling public are cordially invited to
10 3 3. make the Spots,cood their home, Il,
where they will find every comfort and delicacy
that this and other markets can afford.
Southern Express and Telegraphic Offices in
the building ia MES N: -SUBLETT,
se G. B. LUCK,
VIM. B. BISHOP, 1.7a
-Af Drnrriof0rc
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DrU Goods.


RARGAAHNs' BARGAHN Nssiivron,s
Winter goods must be sold regardless OF con-
sequences, to make room for a Spring stock.
Call early and secure bargain in Cloak Set
of Furs, Hoods Shawls, Heavy Goods, &c.
jan 1876
& sS now IS ) THE TIME TOY
AT ACKERMAN & CO.'S.
We offer our entire stock at the very lowest cash
prices. at
- : FURs, DRESS GOODS, sHAWLs
AND CLOAKS
at cost, and many of them at 10 per cent. less
than cost. We have full stock of
Best Calieoes, 12i cts; Plaids, from 25c. up
Delaines from zoe up Good Bl Cotton, 124c.
Black Alpaca Poplin, Doe.
f A full assortment of seago0
SI e1sfst --..-...-.......-. q p 81
e DOMESTIC GOODS. FLANNELS,
MOTIONS, TRIMMINGS, CARPETS. OIL
~ CLOTHS, RUGS, MATS, &C.
We wish to reduce our stock, and invite all in
want of any article in our line to give us call
jan 1S-tf ACKERMAN s. co.
MOUNT VERNON IRON WORKS.
We have just received our second supply of
new goods. We cordially invite our friends and
the public generally to call and examine our
description p'sS' q paf'' Oh p0mes''es Of every
In bleached goods we have all the best brands,
running from Is to Soc.
In brown goods all grades from 12l to &c.,
COTTON YARNS.
Gatlcoes from to lie. Delaines, all prices.
In mems heavy wear we have the best stock
that we have vet had in store-Kentucky Jeans,
Sheep Greys, Herring Bones, Diagonals and ali
grades American and English Cassimeres.
ohawls to suit all. Coaks from $3.50 to Sis.
Balmaorals and Boulecards.
To housekeepers we would say we have every
thing in the way of groceries:
Sugars. Molasses, Teas, Crackers
Coffees, Spices, Cheese, Salt
Syrups, Rice Tobaccos, Flour,
Oils of all kinds.
A good stock of confectioneries nuts and fruit.
Drugs and medicines of every description.
The best stock OF boots and shoes outside the
cities. siH
In hardware, tinware. woodenware, queens
ware, we have we'll selected stock.
Our stock Of clothing is complete, and in fur
nlshlng goods, you will find q full line. Gents
under wear of every description.
All the celebrated makes of stoves-Cookng
| Parlor, Office, &c.
Furniture Mattresses, Saddles, (adies and
gents), Hats, Caps a full lire Of ladies' shoes
cloth, morocco and calf
| Clocks, carpeting. oil CLOTH blankets, and
| great many other things too numerous to men
lion all of which we offer Low for cash, or any
| kind of produce.
| We thank our customers for their very liberia
patronage, and ask a continuance of the same
To those who have NOT dealt with us, we would
request call and examination of our large anc
varied stock. All we ask is chance to show
our goods. We feel satisfied we can please the
most fastid ious. 4l ss l4ls
NO T'ROU BLE TO SHOW GOODS.
D. F. HAYNES,
General Manager
q. A: GULLEY, Storekeeper.
|
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GREAT ATTRACTION
Va NEW STaeKE!

= 7 4 " GVUDS!
DAVIS A. KAYSER has just moved into his
new store where he has enlarged and improved
facilities for business, and where he is now re-
ceiving large and elegant stock of first class
staple and fancy dry goods, suited to the season,
consisting of silks pepllns, French Reps, plads,
diagonals, mernos, laces, handkerchiefs, corsets,
gloves, shoes and many other goods, rendering
the assortment very full and complete, to which
he invites the attention of all in want of good
goods, at fair price
He would ask particular attention to the July
OofE
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The undersigned have taken lease tn
Virginia Hotel, go

The undersigned have taken lease eff the /
Virginia Hotel, 4,ss.q
and propose to open it in their partnership name
ON THE FIRST OF OCTOBER, 1869.
Their aim will be so to keep the Hotel as to at
tract the public patronage and make it the favor
tie resting-place of all visitors to Staunton.
Its location and interior arrangements Will
greatly contribute to this end-being quite re-
moved from the hustle of the Depot. and the
noise of shifting trains-and yet central and con-
venient to business. The house is neacty furnish
ed throughout in the very best style OF modern
art. t.t--r. r,.-s5, 80 30,
Hot Cold and Shower Baths for ladies and
gentlemen; Bar and Billiard Saloons, and LlV-
cry Stables connected with the House.
rs The Proprietors having worked together
for many years at the Rockbridge Alum springs
to the satisfaction of the public, respectfully ask
call from any of their former friends ana pa
irons who may visit Staunton, confidently prom
sing them that they will find in their Hotel the
comforts of we'll appointed home.
They especially solicit home support ana
therefore ask liberal patronage at the hands OF
their own county people, who are not without IN
terest in the maintenance of frst-class Hotel at
their county seat The Proprietors, if properly
supported by the business men Of Staunten. ana
the farmers of Augusta county, will be able ana
are determined to make their house second 70
none n, Virginia. 11A
And to this end their charges shat be n2Oqerqte.
Omnibus to and from the depot free of'charge.
All stages set down and take up passengers at
this Hotel.
Mr.G. W. KENNEDY, Qate of the Boiling
brook. Petersburg. Va is in charge OF the Dl-
ming Room and will be pleased 10 see his friends.
sep28-tf m o FRAZIER & SALE. (
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Hotels.

M r-sa14T --a Hotels. 19TLA
v1 S;TAUNTON, VA.
VIM FRAZIER, Capt VIM. II. SALE,
late acting partner late general Supt.
Rockbr. Alum Springs Rockbr. Alum Springs.
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Marseilles Spreads at So 90, worth SIS.
Marseles Spreads at $780, worth So.
FURsI FURs., FURS !!
Furs at $3.50 a set, worth Sc
Furs at $3.50 set worth So
i i
sHoEsI SHOES,
Ladies' Shoes $15O, worth $500.
6 Ladies' Shoes Sits, worth $225.
7 Ladies' Shoes $500, worth $275.
Mems Shoes $1.50, worth 81 25
Mems Shoes $l.75, worth $3.50.
Mems Shoes $2.OO. orth $2.75.
Boys Shoes $3.50, worth $500
Boys Shoes $1.75, worth $3.50.
Children's Shoes IS, worth $1.25.
Mems HITS 75c, worth slips; Mems Hats $10
worth $1.50.
UnnbrelIasy Umbrellas
Umbrellas at 75c, worth $IOo
Umbrellas at ST, worth $3.50.
a. -15
rs ~ fTI
MILLINERY GOODS consisting of Hat
Bonnets, Feathers Ribbons, Plumes,
Velvets, Satns, Silks, &C.,
- ,,n;oos -, s,,it, al ,nd erorv an.
uoo :. - - 80 ---..
r. o4sar;nr b;s nitro astock Of
4@Ts anon1nNc
Noi 1t
hAi''
BUTTS,
&c. &C.,
"a vmy ~~~~1
Inns is no humbug' l am determined TO close
OUT my STOCK. NOW IS the chance TOT bargains
,, ,o,oo.
-.
rs Persons owing me will come forward and
pay. No extension of time. Bills must be paid.
Doc1U,Drv ,oooo,,c DUrIyyxspID
TOclIIF EL1 NJ UOODo DLhi AhHD
oec1-el
MANN NV entira stock O, Goods
~ ''" - -
= 4 NOV, oa,n,a o.p.1r1MoRE ppJcEs Al,
Nv" 0Ae'eu az A'1A = : ~ = ~ AVA ''N'' 80
| ,on,o, o,..,a, oo,, ho aooo,rr,o-
peisoiis oesirins Cheap goous can 10 AoeoAAnAo-
dated
oa'eo. cDpc1r rrpNr1oN
orhOlAh "a NN ! AoN
coonc
IS cal'ed TO my stock OF WHILE "ooDo oi'sV-
cry description, to be sold at a sacrifice
An rr,. ;nao,,+oa 70 ~, q sre reo,estod
to come forward at once and PAY or their
S'-o ~ -
claims Will be placed IN the nanos OF al oincer
Jana S. NJ GILES.
-.--,., -,.7,,-,,,I - 60, CT "a - GOO :.
kfUAkS FGkS !--Furs from @4oo 70 S@o
doc JAS PIPER s. SONS.
= -. = :.
= dec 7 J. A PIPER & SONS.
VIA x = g Cs "a aIxIN1S.-A new LOT
/ y of black cloth cloaks.
Black Beaver and Fancy Chinchilla Cloth
Cioaklngs just received. Also; new ioe ~ clty
made shoes. made to order ana WARRANTED gOOO.
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IvHE CHEAP DRY GOODS STORE.
d adjoining the Virginia HOTEL

u auJolnlng the virginia Hotel.
The subscribers, having permanently located
themselves in their new store-room, adjoining
the Virginia hotel, propose doing business on the
Short Profit System
for cash, and pledge ourselves to sell goods as
low as any other house in Stanton Our ex-
penses being greatly reduced, we can and will,
sell at small advance for cash, and pledge all
our friends that we viii protect them in prices.
We have a fine stock of
Black Silk, Irish Poplns. Empress Cloths, black
Alpacas, Shawls, Cloals, Handkerchiefs, Gloves,
Bieached and Brown Cottons, Satinets Cloths,
Notions &c. Don't forget our business stand
JAMES A. PIPER g. SON.
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lNHINA AND FRENCH CUT GLASS
Y WARE I'VE have just received the pref
tiest stock of fancy goods ever seen in Staunton
Parian Marble Vases, assorted, 9saIog
Is beautiful Cologne sets, }IIH
Fruit Baskets, . sr
China Mugs,
French Cut Glass Goblets Tumbers, Wine
Decanters, Fruit Dishes. ...--..saE Il r.
In connection with the above, we have on hand
300 dozen white granite Plates, RI +.
800 sets Cups and Saucers, - ar.
200 Covered Dishes aarrrH +
Chamber Sets, Pitchers, .eo4
Gold band and white China Tea sets,
l French China Dining set, very low at
dec7 j. A. PIPER q SONS. /
A TTENTHON !!-The subscriber having
IA built new storeroom, on Water street, in
the town of Staunton, short distance North of
Beverly street, near his residence and the Mar
ket house, has opened an entirely new stock of
STAPLE & DOMESTIC GOODS, PRINTS,
MOUSLINS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
and variety of other things. Also general as
sOrtment of
GROCERIES, LIQUORS, &C.,
all of which he will sell at small advance on
Cost He respectfully solicits a 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 d FAMILY SUPPLIES
on hand at all times. 0. G. MORRIS.
Nov. 24-tf
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I'D ARGAHNS ! BARGAINS! ~
I'D fEf#Ef AT j. w. NEWTON'S.
Winter goods must be sold regardless of con-
sequences, to make room for Spring stock
Call early and secure bargain in Cloak Set
of Furs. Hoods, Shawls. Heavy Goods, &c.
io,,
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"A kS "A. IA "A . Z e Sui RECEIVING at
~ his new store, large additions to his stock
OF Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, to which he
asks attention.
He is prepared to offer great inducements to
cash buyers
His friends will please remember their unpaid
bills that are due ocfl2
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BLACK GOODS.-l3AVIS A. KAYSER
Id has just opened new lot of pure mohair
alpacas and French reps OF a very superior make
N A. KAYSER keeps always on hand a
L.. good assortment of Ladies' Shoes of the
very best city make-warranted to aoel.
PAWS A. KAYSER
~ Has in store large
line of Dress Goods of ev cry variety which he is
now offering very cheap also, a good lot of Fus
at low prices. dec2I
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ing cases of meanness on record. He saws he
knows Of an incorporated society which hired
a man to blast a rock, and he was punching
powder in with crowbar when premature
explosion followed, sending the man and crow
bar out Of sight. Both came down again all
right and the man went to work again prompt
ly. But though he was gone only fifteen min
utes, the company "docked hiEi for lost time -
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& GIBSON,

WHOLESALE GROCERS
Produce and General Commission INGREDIENTS,
so 1896 Main Street Richmond, Va. cll1-
VIM. NJ. CALDWELL, late Hughes, Caldwell q
Co., having made business arrangements Within
above house will be glad to receive consignment
of all kinds Of Country Produce from his friends
| Quick sales and prompt returns made. sar
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-22
VIRGINIA NEWS.

There arc complaints about the Legislature
not getting On faster with the business before
it--and also about the 90 cents mileage.
Chas. b. Wynne, a well-known citizen OF
Richmond, Virginia, died on Friday night,
aged 81 years.
A man named Riidick, 4 mail agent on the
Seaboard railroad, was arrested in Norfolk'
Thursday evening, on a charge ofrobbing the
mail.
The Norfolk Board OF trade have petition the
General Assembly in behalf of Immigration and
direct foreign trade.
Four colored criminals escaped from jail in
Harrisonburg on Sunday morning last.
Tie charter of the Manassas Lodge, Noe,
[. O. G.. T., was stolen from their Lodge
room last week.
The Harper's Ferry Manufacturing Compa-
ny have organized in accordance with the char
ter granted them by the Legislature Of West
Virginia. and elected officers for the ensuing
year President, Geo. Fl. Plant.
MIR. Jno. w. Miller has had the enterprise
to establish u market at Manassas.