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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15
"How's That for High 2"

Brick Pomeroy, in his Democrat, thus ex-
plains the paternity of the above popular in
terrogatlon. In answer to a correspondent,
Pomeroy says.
Henry Ward Beecher is the author Of the
sentence, which has become so popular. A.
the time of the Clevcland Convention, in 1864
when John Cochran was by certain disaffected
Republicans nominated fer the Presidency,
Henry Ward Beecher, the author OF the phrase,
1T S most ID hot, was at the Spauidlng
House, Ringhampton, New York. w While
there waitlng for the train to bear him west, he
became acquainted with a few gentlemen,
among them conductor of the Erie Railroad
named q. D. Graves, who was strong Repub-
can, great admirer Of Beecher, and a plem-
ber OF the same church.
10 while away the time before the train
which was to bear them westward should ar
rive, it was deemed best to seek little quiet
amusement in private parlor, by indulging 10
the popular game of seven up or ''old
sledge."
To this game Mr.. Beecher made no obec-
tlons stating that be played all such games as
checkers, back CANNON, chess, euchre, whist,
etc, etc, at home with his family, and that he
considered it no harm to seek such amusement
when travelling, or even to carry with him q
orally did
Graves aud Beecher were partners, the party
playing for the lemonade On four handed
game Graves and Beecher were stuck, and
sawed to see who should pay for the lemon
ade. They played single game to decide the
matter AT last it stood, Beecher six, apd
Graves five, with his deal By accident or de-
sign Graves turned the jack of hearts, which
put him six: 1t was then question who had
the highest card.to go out. Beecher looked al
his hand, found nothing in there of note, and
he laid down the deuce on the table with the
remark
Il give you your Jack that puts US six a.
piece Here is the deuce how's that 70,
high?"
The remark was so original, aad the joke SO
good, that everybody laughed, and Graves Or
dered in the beverages. The story vas told
first to one conductor and then to another a.
long the road, and at last ran over the country,
till now nearly every one uses that as slang
phrase which has become as popular as ~ on
bet" Red hot" or 'Shoo fly s.oT-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

The difference between baby and a coat is
this: The coat is what you wear, and the baby
is what you were 1.-c tl51s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15
Pay Up!

TULY LIST, lS7O.-My- accounts will be
ID ready in day or two, and hope my friends
will feel the Importance of prompt settlement.
Old accounts in all cases must be settled before
new ones are made. DAVIS "A. n 1 OEh
CPECIAL-EXTRA- ACCOUNTS are
- drawn off to the lst of July. Persons know
ing their Indebtedness will please call and settle,
or they may expect to be refused further favors.
We must have money to carry on our business.
iu5 CONE & HANGER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

4 BLESSED PRosPEcT.-The ties which
bind families together: family who all have a
good Chistian hope shall never be dissolved.
Death comes among them, but We take the Bi-
BILE in our own hands, and inscrbe on thei,
tombstone-''Plea in life, and in etersity
not divided" One after another falls, until
the last OF the circle is carried to his long home,
but the grave cannot retain them. By and by
tne family Is to meet again husbands and
WlVes-parents and children masters and SER
wants are one day to stand within the gates of
the New Jerusalem, all washed and sanctifed,
and justified in the name Of the Lord Jesus,
and by the Spirit of God
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

Madam, the lawyer demanded, ''what sort
of conduct have you pursued through life that
should subject you to the suspicion of this out
rage upon the plaintiff" She answered. I'm
pudence, which has been the making Of you,
has caused my ruin ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15
I'm Gods Child"

A little boy two years and half old was one
day asked-.
Whose child are you?"
I'm Gods child,' said he.
| once knew a little girl, not quite so old,
who, when any one asked her who she was,
used to reply
II IN papa's little daughter, mammals little
daughter too, Dod's title dirl, and Desus little
lamb" la
Dear little one, can you say I'm Gods
chlid?' I'm Jesus little lanb?' [ hope
you can, and that you may be gathered into
His fold when He comes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

s TRAvERs PHILLIPS j. FRED EFFINGER. e
PHILLIPS E EFFENGEk,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
will practice in all the courts of Augusta and Al
leghanv. and in the Circuit Courts of Rocking
ham, Rockbridge and Nelson.
R- Special attention given to collecting.
iuly5-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

or Augusta Street, opposite c. H. Square
Coffees, Teas Sugars, Syrups, Bacon, Fish,
(Herrings and Mackerel fresh and nice)
and ALL articles usually kept In first class
FAMILY GROCERY.
These goods having been bought exclusively
for cash can be sold very loa0 Everybody call
and see. apl2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15
Professional DIRECTORY

AM UEL C. BA KIN,
ACCOUNTANT
BOOK-KEEPER,
sss- OFFICE OVER FIRST NATIONAL BANK. ~sseN&
0c1 1-tf ~ e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15
GORGE Nh. HARRISON,

Nh AIIUKN Il 1-AI-LA Wv,
STAUNToN, VA,
will practice in all the Courts holden in Augusta
county, and in the Circuit Courts OF the adJoin-
&a- Strict attention given to the collection Of
Claims.
Otice-East of Courthouse, over Court Of
Anpeals Room aug21y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

nR. d. =. REESE offers his professional
services to the public. He will continue to
give his special attention to the treatment OF
"dseases peculiar to females" Arrangement
has been made that patients can procure board
at twenty five dollars per month.
Office on Augusta street, second door ABOVE
Spectator building, and diagoDally opposite the
drug store of DIR. B. P. Reese & Co.
Office hours from to II o'clock, A. M, and
2 TO O clock, P. M. At night he can be found
at his residence opposite the old market house.
n20-6m-ToWn napers CODY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

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, ,.."...--.....~. $780, 900.
1t is organized on the basis of the old Mutual
Life of New York, and its successful expert
ence
THE PREMIUMS ARE PAID IN CASH.
ITS DIVIDENDS ARE PAID IN CASH.
IT'S POLICIES ARE PAID IN CASH
WITHOUT DEDUCTIONS.
There are no premium notes, and hence Its
assets are ali cash, which presents the only solid,
substantial basis of business for individuals or
corporations.
ITINSURES ON ALL PROPER, SAFE
TABLES.
lTPITS NO IMPROPER RESTRICTIONS
ON TRAVEL.
IT lNSURES UNIMPAIRED FEMALE
LIVES.
The Company is combination of the pro-
prietary and mutual systems, securing the ad
vantages Of both.
Its Policies are nou-forfeitable after two years,
and incontestibe 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 a safe Home
Life Insurance institutions.
Live agents wanted in every precinct of ev-
cry county in the State. Send for circulars.
REFER TO THE FOLLOWING CITIZENS
WHO HAVE INSURED IN
THIS COMPANY.
A. F. Ackerman, FL. Ker,
E. w. Bayly, James Ker,
H. M. Bell, Mrs. c. M. Kelley,
John A. Bickle, DR.. w. S. McChesney,
Il. r. Boykin w. j. Nelson,
Orris A. Brown, II. L. Opie,
W. A. Burke, J. N. Opie,
r. L. Cleveland, w. L. Olivier,
DIR. B. B. Donaghe, G. W. Parker,
James Pagan, 3. +. Points,,
s. N. Giles. w. r. Pointdexer,
Mrs. Julia German, R. z. Phillips,
A. A. Grubert, +. ID. Sears,
G. w. Hunter, James E. Taylor,
G. A. Holt W. 81. Tams,
VIM. r. Jewell. D. S. Williams,
Charles E. Young.
Address. PHILLIPS & MAYO,
General Agents for Virginia and W. Virginia,
Lock Box ZIG, Staunton, Va.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15

EFOW 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 a proper
foresight in its deceased protector?
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N. B.-Papers duly approaching our design
will please copy.
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JOHN F. BALrHIs, Capt. N. FOUNTAIN, R. N.
NELSON, Rev. A. PoR BoUDE, JOHN Prison,
JOB G.. ACVEIGH. CHAs WITHEow, SOLICI-
TORS.
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Rules of Table Etiouetta.

G. w. CUsTIs LEE.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-05

ANTWERP. Aug. 5 --3p. IN.
CTude-c.ased quiet yesterday.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-05

Friends aud patrons, one andall
Your attention to my "biz; would call;
Times are dull an money tight
But in these timcs I'm looking for light;
To those who are building rigs without number,
would inform-:his is the place to buy Lumber:
My motto is this ''Qrck Sales and Small proa.," "
Por business is healthy and think much of II;
In qTality my Lumber Is second to none,
And as for Shingles, keep No. ];
Some may no. look at It in the light do,
And 70. ,hose have quality No. 9;
And to those wlo are rait;cuar-as some may be,
l still have another qualify called No
have good seasoned Lumber. Dressed up nice,
Which will sell at low cash price;
Sucii as Flooring, Ceiling and Siding, boh Rough
and Dressed,
Lath, Battcns and Surfaced Lumber, all Of the
best;
also have Rig Lumber Of al kinds.
At prices to compare with oil and hard times;
All kinds OF Timber kept constantly on hand,
And boz OF Cigars Of very good brand;
My facilities for sci ing are surely without number
alway, keep good teams to deliver good Lumber :
SO If you want Lumber, Rough, Dressed, Sof or
Hard,
ou Will find lust what You wan at L u SIS Ium.
Ter Yaid.
feb1s-,f
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-05

Divine Service
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Preaching at IL o'clock A. NJ. and Z
o'clock p. NJ.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Services every Sabbath at II 4. NJ. and
~ 7. NJ. Sabbath School at l21a p. NJ.
eats free. A cordial, invitation extend.
ed to all
REV. c. NJ. HEARD, Pastor.
ST. PETERS AND PAUL'S .(CatLolie)
CHURCH..
Mass at lC14 a. N.
Vespcr and Bcneliction OF the Blessed.
sacrament at 4 p. m.
Catechism at 2..p. m.
JAMES DUN N. Paste
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-05
THE OIL MAR X ETS.

OFFICE OF
PETROLEUM CENTRE DAILY RECORD
PETROLEUM CENTRE Aug. 5. \
The market continues depr. sspd and un.
steady. The outside market ontinues very
weak. The sales here were 5000 barrels Of
McCray hill oil at S2,S5.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-05

PETROLEUM MARK ETS..HY TEE
EGIsAPH.
Reports of all the sales OF PetrOleu m
I'm New York Yesterday.
Western Union Lime Market Report.
Special Dispatches to the Daily Record
Market much depressed and liberal con-
cessioDs made to-day, which however in
duced very little business. The trade are
anxious 10 sell but find very little legitimate
inquiry. Crude in bulk offered at I2sI.-
For refined the market closed at 23 with
full parcels offered at this figure
Phi!a. Delivery. Weak at decline noted
below. Sales 2O00 bbls s W tor last half
Ang at 22lG; 1000 bbls do at 221l4 and 1000
bills at 22.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-16

and civilization, taken from the custody OF tho proper
authorities and put death In the most cruel manner
10 would from the uniformity Of acton on tho
part 0f these outlaws that they operate Organized
bodies and that they determined tn leave no euOr
untred that they may crush out the life and energy OF
the cOOred people Of the state As people, the cO0fed
people clam 10 have made individual and united appeals
10 the authorities OF the for protection, but they
have been fruitess the paintye cries OF helpless
infant TO hungry wCH on the contrary, the Legt-la
ture has passed many acts which initiate directly against
the Interests aud happiness Of the coored people For
instance the repeal Of the Common School law whereby
cOiored children left without educational privileges
the repeal OF what known as the huklu1 law the
results which wen known 20 ALL the repeal OF
the Common Carriers whereby respectable cOlOred
people. holding rstclass tickets, compelled ~ ride
in the smoking all railroads, and submit TO the
and taunts Of those who are not their equals III
morals. refinement. or education.
Ia conclusion the Committee pray that IN view OF the
facts stated and the appeals made by the injured people
the authorities OF the State which have often been
their injury otherwise they find ID impossible to
obtain justice under the present state OF AFFAIRS IN Ten
II is important fact that nearly all OF the
crimes reported have occurred since the election IN 1901
when Seuier was elected Governor. Since the Rebels
have OF the state there no protection OF
the coored by OF the repeal or tho non exc
CutiOn OF laws for his redress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-16
TIE OUTRAGEs IN TENNESSEE.
rut coT OREp PEOPLES APPEAL FOR PROTECIIo!
-.TATEMENT Oh THEIR GRIEVANCES.

THE col ORED PEOPLES APPEAL FOR PROTECTION
--TATEMENT Oh THEIR GRIEVANCES.
WAsHINGTON, March 15.-Ihe delegation OF
c,ored men from Tennessee, who have been here for
some days urging protection Tor Their people IN 'lA'
60 orrcared before the Committee Reconstruction
80, and made statements OF their grievances Ihey
ted, report made TO the Convention OF CooIeu
pope OF Tennessee which delegated them TO come mere
and present their case
In this report it is set forth that from the evidence
elected from the delegates the Convention from the
several counties OF Middle and West Tennessee and nom
tho testimony OF hundreds OF sufferers from these dis
,,s and from the reports published in the various news
,oprpas O, the state substantated by proper nYesusa
- commencing with the outrages in Rutherford County
~ Angu.t 80 and continuing up 10 the present uhe,
IN Ausus, -, ,hf crimes of the most alarming atroey
&C. nrevaeut in the above named lOcaAtles-sO preNalon
dsricts are unsafe the extreme. In the above
named communities the colored people nave
~ cn,d blood Many have been forced TO leave their
homes and families their crops and their wages anu o
gas ~ nenury and want. BY the cruel 0ntrages COM
nst,6 az tbsm by disguised outlaws and midnight
assassns the cities OF Nashville and are % have
49, nauners able-bodied men and women, VINO nave
peen driven from comfortable homes In the county "
seek the protection OF the city Ihey ea1s teo rye
It's common every day or night occurrence tnas so S
OF these people, without Just eause ~ ,o1trous
without are put TO death ~ tns
and bar6arous manDer-by hanging snootns, nuppr
and burning The persons "no i0 which they
said 10 well known In the ~ ,i,ts ana
live and In which these crimes have been com anu
OF them known 10 VI tpo
d coni be- brought 10 justice If the laws were enforced
They even boast Of themselves as the , S,
hfos the Committee left the State, ut Coersyne 10
shelby County the cold blooded murder OF al
SUI III fatxi voundlng OF peaceful father. and helsh
,mn 10 burn their bodies aud household enects was
sdded 10 the black catalogue or crimes uPn
r naonie The cruelty with which the o0lored people
we're treated IN many counties OF THIS state exceeds
hing I'M the anaus OF the worlds history The ,ohm.
@ Z. that when cOlOred men are arrested 10
theTnrnl districts for alleged commission OF crimes .
matters how trivial, they are Ia iarge naio III
o..as wilaout trial by jury, aud IN yolsro9 VI AL law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-16
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. WEDNESDAY MARCH Is, 1870

filed by an au'ience composed mostly Of ladies' ] MOT
ria Pcrot cso sdent Of the Institution, conferred the
degree of Doctor o. Medicine upon the following ladies
9tbeHa T Baker Mpnesota; Jennie g. Blown Illinois ;
min " Clrpeutrr ObjO Hanna r Cr0asi0e, Pcrusyl-
YORK. femme /, HIidesrand. Missouri; Martha T.
IIutring. Indiana Anna Jukens Penney vauia; ILeDe
A oliver New.YDrk; Martha T. -eclye, ono, joan :
Stevenson Ncw-YoGk: Melissa, NJ. webster, New lOIk;
EIza J. Wood Pcuusy lyania. Ann Preston, ~ j.,
Professor OF Physiology and Hygiene, drliFeEtd tAe
valpd'ctory address. she advised the ladies, among
other things TO avoid the habit ~ boesnG Of their own
xiii and also the iealouses which have been disGracel
10 the medical profession. she spoke Of the cause OF
medical education OF women IN Inherent paris o. Vhe
world a $ follows; ,..-.-.t... ,-,-
T pogsss which oar making throughout the Nord ruy
Ssi'r-raud the Mtcl JlffrsiF OF Hai ~
admitted all adfantigs ne Eea lnt'
Cosmopolitan dispensed them The id D's -
of Et1hur.u las opened - i'of @
iag Y-me ages enough Tor Their sutriuc me n
education and the swedish GorTHme7t = stated
complete Medical College 20 Oothenbu g lne
rrcuvev 10 candidates for lr degree - Do'''L "
Sh "a our 0s county,
onJ great University N Michigan bit number ~ 'A l-
the Which forbade them 70 ie
Branch q the Missionary Society Of te
Methodist Episcopal Wh the d Peace % e
good rsoulfug her spirit hr bears sih ner ta n
En0Nrdge pred the East which VII 20 Der TIE ba
and bones that ptycaus cannot enter IN recent report ~ -
Phar Branch II The W0mln Uuiou Missionary society are es
From call send the educated
take tue med u women i-i
ce EN- II further adds Heather " hgh rank tae offered .
essbs medr, colleges Tor their N 'eal
TIE e4uc4tei American ladies' % teacl.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-16
N rEHALF OF rHE INDIAN

To the Edtt0r or the TribuHs.
SIR: The appropriation of $4,000 asked for
by the quaker delegation Washington yesterday ior
the Nebraska Indians ID Rot Dee resisted los those whom
either sound policy OF humanity influences The Object
NJ tine AUTHORIZATION is 20 aid the Indians IN agriculture,
lv uro.uriu for them teams tools, seeds, &c, &c The
Iffy improved and improving condition or the Indians
!. reu1rEed by an who have had the requisite interest
and ouportuulty Qf informing themselves 10 lhtl dHh'
treatment Of these poor sayasts is very manifest u. t
rtar.our,e with whites, especially with those VINO
hold such kindly relations with them From -uch con
I,rlt KNOWLEDGE the writer 81 thls note mas OF ILe
f ~ tb.- fru-t- by the former indian agents, he is
ady 10 believe everything that has ever been sal or j.
likely 10 be said. concerning thelrrascdties ana II me
enduring and s0rrly tried red men. an eye Ior an eye
tooth FOR tooth aud vIalny Tor vllaluy geutiaI! thesc
afrstor, aud ustgitors Of the untold aud uhtetdOle
.riDe. against The hated and hunted heather would
bfnra Q lin apDeariug their wOufed character III
needless 10 say that the money and usually TIE goods a
propI!aed f0r the beeh OF tAe iuuIsns 10. 49, 90
NV. really been made the means OF dong then great
and rr bic INJURIES for the simple reason that there
Ia. beer no intent beucn anybody but the pdftes
charged with the duty OF distributing the various appIo
- nov .deplorabe IN the extreme. as hitherto the
Government, through IL agents, mas laiieu
TO fulfill It's obligations toward tAen, anu NY
are entirely destitute OF everything ueediui for thelF
,nsufeu ance and civilization The patient interest con-
.tanty exhibited by the new guardians 10 Tue WeHare
and Improvement OF their untutored wards mas aItAu
b6avnr and al exposition TO learn. hitherto unknown
mi. appropration now asked for, faithfully used, as
doubtless IL Will be- ought to be given without opposition
a. a measure Of economy, 10 enable tue warns oI Ins
ton to cultivate the arts hat would tend 10 their sell
support and civilization As measure OF humanity
snpeas 10 every benign and enlightened cltzeh anu as
measure OF Justice and fair dealing on the part OF tue
1ioyernment no honest man will oppose II. NEB.
Ngtr- York. March IS, 1870.