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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

The reform members of the Ohio Legislature
from Cincinnati hold the balance of power in
the Legislature. They were originally Repub
hcans, but joined the reform movement and
were elected mainly by Democratic votes. So
tar they appear to be acting with the Demo-
Gratis in the organization of the two Houses-
having sharp eye to their own interest
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

In 1869 there were 7,745 miles Of railway
tracks completed in the United States, equal
to the total number Of miles in operation TWEEN
ty years ago. We have now $4,000 miles of
Eoad in operation, and the average increase ner
year since 1850 has been over /. 500 miles Last
year we expended $500, 900 in railroad con-
struction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11
A0VArtislnr-

The Maryland Republican says ''The truth
is, as the world now moves, and as trade is con-
Quoted, no one can hope for success who neglects
to advertise. Those who are energetic, active,
enterprising, up to the times and prosperous
who are criterions for others--inyariably avail
themselves of this patent lever and powerful
auxiliary to business. They mnst do it if they
would compete with their neighbours"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11
7HvR USTEE'S SALE OF THE ssAftOn
EeaDOt', ia Nelson COUNTY. Va.

IL
By virtue of deed of trust executed to me by
Benton H. Goodoe, dated December 21st 1868,
recorded in the clerks Office of Nelson county,
in book No. II, page z63, and by direction of the
cestui-qae trust will proceed on the premises
on WEDNESDAY, THE 18th DAY OF FEB
RUARY, 1870, to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder that very valuable property con-
veyed in said deed, known as the ALTON Depot
property in Nelson county, on the Chesapeake
& Ohio Railroad, upon the Eastern slope of TIE
Blue Ridge, containing LII acres more or less.
dwelling house, store house and other buildings.
Terms.-Enough cash in hand to pay for the
drawing, stamping, and recording the trust deed
and the costs of the sale, and to pay tie sum OF
$1,000 90, with interest from January lst. 1868,
and the balance upon credits of one and two
years, bearing interest from the day of sale, for
which deferred payments bonds with good pr
sonal security will be required to be further Sc
cured by lien on the property.
Sale to commence at IL clock, Nj.
WM. L. WILLIAMS, Trustee.
41c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

Dispatches from Louisville say that the .re.t
Southern mail route from New York and the
Northeast to New Orleans via Washington.
Richmond, Lynchburg, and Mobile has been
changed to go via Cincinnati, Louisville, Nash
vile, and Memphis. The Cincinnati and Lon
isvllle short line railroad connection is said to
be the cause of the change.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

APPLES AS PRoPHYLACTIC OF DYSPEPSIA.
An eminent French physician thinks that the
decrease of dyspepsia and bilious affections 10
Paris is owing to the increased consumption of
apples, which fruit, he maintains, is an admi-
rable prophylactic and tonic, as we'll as a very
nourishing and,easiy digested article of food
The Parisians deVour enc hundred millions of
apples every winter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

French medical statistics show that the CHG
duction of this capital ornament" brain feyel
has increased seventy-tvo and three-quarter per
centum. 1t is also asserted that the relaxation
in corset lacing has caused decrease in female
mortality of eighteen and one-half per centum
in less than two years. The effect of the
"Grecian bend'' and high-heeed shoes cannot
be estimated yet, but it is not doubted that
they are increasing pulmonary consumption,
pinal and hip complaints
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

EEYRpSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue of a trust
dated April End, 1857, recorded in the Clerks of
fee of Augusta county, in d. B II, page l, and
by direction of the ceStui-q que trust. I will pro-
coed Oh the premises. SATURDAY, THE
public auction. a certain lot of land conveyed in
said deed, containing about two (2) acres, with
several small houses thereon, lying on the main
road from Hebron church to Swoopes Depot,
adjoining the lands Of VIM Brown and Zeb.
Shaver. This lot is sold subject to Mrs. Glad
wells dover. Terms cash. Sale to commence
at u o'clock. H. NJ. BELL, Trustee.
ianl1=tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

Duty ON PIG IRON An efIortis to be made
to induce the Ways and Means Committee to
increase the duty on pig iron to nine cents per
pound. The committee have voted to reduce
it to seven cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

The authorities at the Navy Department are
of opinion that her Majesty's ship Monarch
with the remains of George Peabody, will not
reach Portland earlier than the 18th of this
month.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

1t is said that Madame Anna Bishop has
sung In no less than nine different languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish,
Danish, Russian, Bohemian and German
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

The Washington Star, speaking Of long, dull,
didactic editorials in newspapers, which not one
in hundred read, and even if read are of mo
account whatever, for the most part, says,
truly, that what the public want and appreciate
SIS clear brief and fair statement Of facts and
current events. This is progressive age, and
its interesting journals are those which are able
to give at once and In the most compact, COM
prehensive and readable form the sayings and
doings of the world, with brief comments on
such events and topics as seem to need thcm,-
the very grain and kernel of the times, with out
the chaff and husks'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

Since the death OF Mr.. Peabody attention
has been called to the fact that he amassed the
greater part Of his wealth in the evening of his
life. When he was fifty years OF age he was
not worth $40 900; yet, in the following TWEEN
ty years of his life, he accumulated a fortune
of $4,000, 600 This should be an incentive
to all who fear that they are too old to attain
affluence In business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11
Ne,r Advertisements.

srnvcAE NOTICE.-Doctors G. r.
Va Harris and B. P. Reese having ioane %ar~ d
bender their professional services to
Eighteen years experience qualities the Jun ang
parner for general practice of dnToie aee ehd
will enable the senior partner TO n1 cb;dren
a't calls in II the country promptly attended to-
Office-Main street, 2 doors East Oh i'r' on"p
mans, D. d. S. e.;no1 hns;nass
All letters strictly ON professional business
sn ;snilp pe DRs. HARRIS s. REESE.
town papers copy
NOR SALE.-S5OO of Central Bank OF
n Staunton notes for sale. Address
ian11-1t Box 239 Staunton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

The St. Louis Mo- Times says that the pol
icy pursued by the trustees and faculty of
Washington College at Lexington, Va, to ma
tionalize the institution By the endowment of
State professorships in distinctive departments
of instruction, is timely and judicious, and
promises TO be happily successful
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

An analysis of Virginia sumac by the Agricul-
tural Bureau at Washington proves it to be de-
cidedly superior to the best sylvan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11
old FIRM
- NEW HOUSE,!
ENnnDS Z

~ NEW HOUSE,!
NEW GOODS!
II. KER & BRO, having moved into their
new store room on Augusta street. nearly oppo-
site the Postofce, will be glad to see their friends
and the public generally. We have on hand a
fine assortment of Family Groceries, con-
sisting in part of
Brown Sugars,
Coffee Sugars,
Granulated, Crushed,
and Powdered Sugars.
Rio, Layguara and old Government
Java Coffee.
RICE, MEAL,
SALT, MOLASSES,
FLOUR & BACON,
Woodenware of all sorts,
Brooms, Baskets, Tubs SC.
mg- WE WARRANT OUR TEAS THE
BEST SOLD.
Young America and Cutting Cheese, Italian
Maccaroni, Canned Vegetables and Fruits.
Our goods have been bought low, and we will
sell as cheap as the cheapest Don't forget the
place Nesc House on Augusta street.
rs Country Produce bought and Sold
ian11-tf Il. KER d BRO.
indicator copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

Hon. George FL. Pendleton has been selected
to deliver the annual Grafton before the Liter
airy Societies at the University, in July next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

MORE NEGROES LEAv1NG.-A party Of ne
groes, variou,ly estimated at from one hundred
and fifty to two hundred in aunabes, left yes
terday afternoon for the South, On the Virginia
and Tennessee railroad Lyachburg RepubH-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

La his annual message the Governor of New
York, protests against the action of Congress,
towards the Southern States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

j. NJ. HANGER, NJ. D.. j. H. Fr1Tz m
sS. HANGER IL EULTZ havinc form.
i , ed oo-partnership in the practice Of medi-
QsEla, otter their professional services to the cti
gems OF Staunton and vicinity When not pro-
fessionally engaged they will be found at their
office on Augusta street, two doors North of the
Spectator Office. nov2-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

The Providence Journal says that many more
are injured by excessive indulgence of the bod
lily passions and appetiles than by excessive in
diligence in literary labor. Tobacco and alco-
hol produce far more softeuing of the brain and
disease of the heart among students in this
country than close application to their studies.
A healthy mind in healthy body is capable Of
an almost unlimited amount of labor without
injury; but if the body is broken down by ex-
cess or by neglect, the mind suffers with it, and
both fall together
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

The Chicago courts tried last year 1893 d.
vorce suits, and put asunder 400 couples OF
the successful suits, 365 were brought by the
wives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

4 young lady who went to see Hackett in
the Merry Wives Of Windsor, was anxious
to know which was Mr. Windsor, as she did
not see his name printed on the bill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

nj OTHCE.-PropOsals are invited for
transportation Of 500 tons of Bloom from
the he Mount, Vernon Forge to Harrsonburg. and
500 tons of general freight from Harrisonhnrg
70 the eI Forge during the, year beginning April
ISL, 1870 1t IS estimated that three four horse
teams will do the work, For further particulars
apply in person or by letter to
D. F. HAYNES.
General Manager Mt. Vernon Iron Works.
1anll-lstApril Port Republic p. O., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

The Eberton (Ga.) Gazette says that gen.
tleman OF that county has invented machine
which will make any sort of calculation in adj
dltion, multiplication, division Or satisfaction,
All that is necessary for the operator to do, is
to set the machine to the required rule, turn a
cank and Grind Gut results
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

A curious case Of suspended animation is
reported in st. Louis 4 man was stricken
down, with what was supposed to be paralysis,
and apparently died. A day was fixed for his
funeral, but symptoms of life appearing, the
funeral, was stopped. He has now been to all
appearance dead, for FIVE days, but there is no
sign of decomposition, and the joints OF hislimbs
are flexible,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

GrnR REsVARse.-BAY HORSE
DCUU STOLEN.-W stolen from
the stable of Mr.. John Wilson, near Swoope's
Depot, on the night of the 7th instant, friday
Bay Horse Is hands l inch high, we'll formed.
small head and ears, irregular formed star in the
forehead. slip on the nose, heavy name and ta''
walks we'll, Is about years old, and is bran Tod
on the left shoulder with two Is crossing each
other at right angles.
The Churchville Detective Club will nav, th .
above reward for the apprehension ~ a c3nv;c
for the recovery Of the horse aion> son If 70 1an
in the county, and $40 if taken ro+ " +ba V. go
ty. e. GEEDINa', Prasidant '0"-'-
of the Churchville Detective Club
Janll[o! GnurcnVloe, Augusta CO., Va
to this office for colleoo on.
NTOTECE.-The T,ubscrihar ,visn;-c. - -
~ duce ms stocB before the opening of the
Spring trade, Will sell his goods at very reduced
prices for cash He has large lot of winter
oresS gooos, innings, &c, which he is partic-
uiafly anxious Go dispose of, rather than carry
them over to another season, and will sell them
at cost or less Call and examine before pur-
chasing. He continues to trade for all articles
that he can dispose of in this market
his accounts up to the first of January are
made OF and as he wishes tc make his business
as near cash as possible, will expect them to be
paid promptly.
Taylor u Catl9tt, and Taylor s. Powell must pay
up Immediately, or their accounts will be put
into other hands for collection
jan1l-4t A. Fl. TAYLOR.
indicator copy
GALE Of VALUAEsLE FURNITURE.
y CUT GLASS, FINE CHINA, BOOKS
&c.-As agent for j. L. Peyton, ESQ, who il
now resident Of France will sell, on TUES
DAY, JAN. 18TH, 1870, at E. b. Cushing's
auction room, next door to the Dime Saloon'n
z tine Bureausw-marble top-2 Washstands,
l Rosewood Wardrobe, i Rosewood Par
lor set Veluet Medallion Carpet
large lot of valuable Books Oil
Paintings Cut Glass, fine
China Bed Blankets,
Pillow Cases.
Sheets. Towels, and various other articles. Sala
positive and to commence at 10 O'Clock, A. "
Terms.-60 days on all sums OF $lG--up> :, H. =.
that amount cash. H. H. REf oer
E. NJ. CUSHING, Auctioneer. IL.
janll-lt
HiSsOAcIAO .s.-The partners lin bereto-
~ lore eAis,- Ing under the style of Koane s
a. ny Is IT'S day dissolved by .nvtual consent
1e 9 lh of the old firm will BE-, settled by j.
"; AlDy Parties knowing thap:s elves indebted
Will please come forward and settle.
HENRY W. ROANE,
Having purchased the entire interest of II. w
koane, Will continue the Clothing Business. at
the old stand, where everything in my line can
be had cheap for cash. have just made large
addition to the stock, bought at very low figures
GAN ana EXAMINE Old Firm of + w, ALs tSr
Jan 11-V s. copy st
XMANTED.-Wh ite Beans and Dried A.
w pies IN any quantity. Cash paid
CLEVELAND l. SEARS.
GAIT! SAAT Just received Nv
y CLEVELAND & SEARS
CRESAH GROUND PaASTEEs for -
4 ny CLEVELAND s SEARS.
DURE Cider Vinegar and Prime .p;o5,io,
l. LOT SALE CLEVELAND & SEARS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

30 many men are very short about this time
that Tom Thumb and Commodore Mutt have
CEASED to be curioslties
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

Prince Arthur will spend February in Wash
ington. -. A --''-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

The man who don advertise has got his store
hung around with shingles and pieces of barrel
heads, inscribed with lampblack, Irish Per-
5aters, . 'Korn Mee,'' Flower. . ''All kinds
of kountry produce" 'Kaikes and Handles for
sail hear" He says, thar amt no sens in noos-
paper advertising so long as a man is smart
enuf to tend to his own business, and kin stand
at the door and holer the fellers in.
Mr. Edward a Pollard publishes long let
ter, in which he comes to has conclusion, that
for the State Of Virginia to be kept out of the
Union. He criticises the course of Governor
Walker, and seems to be opposed to that gen.
teman. We do not think the letter will have
much effect, one way or the other.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

The PEABODY PRESENTS. = Vietoria's per-
trait, with the autograph letter given to George
Peabody, the gold snuff box presented by the
Fishmongers Association of London, the gold
box IN which Mr. Peabody received tue free
dom of the clty Of london, a.aq the gold medal
presented by Congress, are 1ermanently de-
posted in the Peabody institute, at South
Danvers. They are intrinscally valuable be-
You'd their associations; the Victoria portrait
alone cost &c, 000 and they are kept in a safe
and according to conditions made by Mr.. Pea
body, they are guarded by Hatohman night
and day,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

EATING. -lf any man or woman, of forty-fve
or over, not engaged in hard manual labor, es-
pecially the studious, sedentary indoor liyers,
would take but two meals a day for one month";
the second not being later than three in the af-
ternoon and absolutely nothing afterwards, ex-
cept it might be in some cases an orange, lemon,
or ice cream, or cup Of warm drink, such as tea,
broma, or sugar water, there would be such a
change for the better in the way of sound sleep,
a feeling on waking Of having rested, an ap-
petite for breakfast, and buoyancy of Opposition
during the day, that few except the animal and
glutton would be willing to go back to the flesh
pots of Egypt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

SCATTER AND INCREASE The benefits of ad-
vertising are known and realized by some, and
we see constant proofs of it. The same means
are open to all but he who neglects them, not
only robs himself Of fair advantage, but leaves
the field open and the game free to his wiser
fellow Life abounds ia cases Of brilliant re-
suits to generous policy, and in support Of the
recommendation Of such course as wise men
we can ask no higher authority than the words Of
Sooman, who says:
There is that scatteroth and yet increaseth,
and there is that wthholdeth more than is
meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

ANOTHER KEROSENE Observation-Disclosures of
those terrible accidents from kerosene, which
are OF almost daily occurrence, took place near
Moore Station in Abemarle county, on Mon
day night last. At the time named, two small
children Of Mr.. Marshall, were engaged in pour
setting fire to their clothing, which was nearly
entirely burned from their bodies before assist
ance could reach them, and also burning them
so terribly that they fingered bat few hours III
the most excruciating agony, when death kind
~ put an end to their sufferinga
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

xATILL BE SOLD at public sale, at Jack
w sons river Depot, Allegheny county. Va,
on TUESDAY, THE 8I,H DAY OF FEBRU-
AIRY, 1870 three fifths of an undivided tract of
$50 acres of land, belonging to the estate OF
Joseph Haynes, decd. Said land lies on the
North side of Jacksons's river, adjoining the
lands of Major VIM. III. Haynes and others.
VIM. III. HAYNES, Executor
jan4-4t of Joseph Haynes, decd.
NXECUTOR'S SALE-GOOD FARM IN
a. MARKET.-As Executor of Joseph Ear
man, dec d. WILL on Tuesday, the 22nd day of
February, 1870, sell on the premises, that very
valuable farm left by said decedent, containing
100 acres. Has on it good brick mansion
with six rooms in it, with wing attached, kitch:
en-, new barn and all necessary out-houses good
orchard; well watered about thirty acres in
TIMBER and all in good state of cultivation; adj
joins DR.. Ewing, Wampler, Miller and others,
about q miles from Mt. Meridian, and miles
N E. of Mt. Sidney near Rockland Mills, Au--
gusta county. Is convenient to churches, school
houses, stores, sc. Mr.. Crickenberger on the
premises will show the property toany one wish
ing to see it.
Terms-One-t third in hand, balance in one, two
and three years in equal installments-vendor's
lien reserved.
Sale to commence at II, NJ
THOS. P. CRAWFORD, Executor.
dec28- Rockingham Register insert and
oh I'll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

SAD ACCIDENT AT the Virginia Military
Institute Oh New Year Day, Cadets Cook and
Hawkins were engaged in playing in their room
when by some means they fell from the open
window to the ground below Cadet Hawkins
escaped uninjured, but Cadet Cooks head
struck g rock, fracturing his skull, from the eff
from Norfolk,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11
EOR1maEssi0ner's Sale

tOHsHasSsaOner'S sale As Snoo;1 M,
missioner appointed by dec rec Of Tho on
Exit Sa court Gon Of sagh1nd rendered on the
suit of Benjamin B. CnmpbeI M te cnahh1eery
o. ae6 nmssf and Ervr Jar b Campbell vs.
January, lS1O IN the premises proceed to sell at
P and drtGh to the highest bidder tract of
I %lcKs pra 1T in said county, on the main road
fffean rom Monterey to Huntersville, about
nhot nIes fror the former place, containing
SAM loo loo acres: Also, if necessary, at the
60, :Iiie and place. another tract on Back
S WIeen 70 said county the property of said Err
re l65 acre tract is about one half cleared.
" "a the rest heavily timbered is well watered,
and is Immediately on the line of the projected
extension to the Ohio river of the A. L. and H.
Railroad, and has on 1t a comfortable log dwell
hing and out houses. The 43 acre tract is unim.
proved.
TERMs-One-fo fourth of the purchase money in
hand. The residue in equal installments of one
and two years from the day of sale, with interest
from said day of sale, the purchaser giving bond
with good personal security, and the title to be-
retained until all of the purchase money shall
have beer paid. j. w. MYERS,
deci4-bt Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11
auction Sales.
VALUABLE PERSONA PROPER.

The subscribers having rented out their farm
on South River, 81 miles above Waynes borough,
will. on FRIDAY, THE 14TH OF JANUARY
next. at 10 O clock, proceed to sell at auction,
their their stock of valuable HORSES, COLTS, CAT
TIE. WAGONS HARNESS, FARMING
IMPLEMENTS of various kinds and other
propertv which it is not necessary to mention In
detail ;,
A credit of nine months will be allowed on all
sums over ten dollars, the purchaser giving bond
with good security. For all sums under ten dol
lars, cash Will be required.
GERARD 3. STUART,
jan4-2t ALIEN. ID. I'll STU
VIM CHAPMAN Auctioneer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-11

New Years Day was universally observed in
Richmond. Gen. Candy, Gov. Walker and
the Mayor gave receptions and made speeches.
Ex-Governor Wells also received The colored
societies celebrated the emancipation proclama-
tion and called upon Gov. Walker, who made
them speech. He said -''Fellow citizens
L am glad to see you to-day" He then revert
ed to the occasion which they celebrated, and
told them that they were his peers before the
law, and were vested with the same rights and
privileges, and he would see that these rights
and privileges were secured to them. He would
stand by and protect them as far as the power
laid with him. He appealed to them to show,
by their action, that they appreciated these
rights, and what had been called an experiment
in regard to the colored people would prove
most successful" He was followed by Gen.
Imboden, who spoke In the same manner.
MANUFACTURERS The Lynchburg Virginian
closes well written article on the climatic ad-
vantages of Virginia with the following encour-
aging language:
AS manufacturing State, Vagina has un-
surpassed natural advantages She has all the
metals In abundance that can be found any
where else in the bowels of the earth and these,
together with her contguity to the great cotton
growing regions, mark her out as State that
must engage largely in manufactures Such
operations can be conducted from years end
to years end, in this genial climate, without in
terruption. Why then, with such advantages,
shall not Virginia soon take rank as the great
agricultural and manufacturing State in the
Union? We honestly believe that nothing but
a lack Of enterprise can prevent the realization
of this destiny"