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


Harkl bark the mother prayeth,
In tender pleadings low;
Low bowed her head in meekness,
And fast the tear-drops flow.
Tread lightly as ye enter,
For all is sacred there;
Angels bright are waiting
To heaven the mothers prayer,
Soft, like pure, cooling waters
Upon the fevered brow;
Sweet, like its gentle ripplings,
It stealeth o er me now,
Like the flowers dewy breath -i
On wings of new born air,
It fills my soul with fragrance
That mothers holy prayer.
Time hath twined his silver threads,
Mid locks of raven hue,
Bowed the sprightly form of youth,
I Yet not her spirit true.
But as time and grief wore on,
And traced the lines of care,
Ever, in low sweet tones was heard
The mothers holy prayer.
She prays for him, the father,
The shepherd of the fold.
That he may find that pure gem
More precious, far, than gold.
And oh, her child the erring,
Oh, would that he were therel
His heart, though stone, would soften
To hear that mothers prayer.
o, pilgrim. on Times highway,
Recall the feeting years,
When knelt you by her, joyous,
And kissed away her tears.
And e'er, when clouds of sorrow
O'ershade life's pathway fair,
Oh, trust in God He for thee
Will hear the mothers prayer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
Professional Directory.

HaEDECAL NOTECE.-Doctors G. R.
iNh Harris and B. P. Reese having formed q
copartnership in the practice of Medicine. very
respectfully tender their professional services to
the public.
nartner for the general practice of medicine, and
Will enable the Senior partner to devote especial
attention to the diseases of females and children
Calls in the country promptly attended TO-;
Otfice-Main street, doors East OF Dr. Chap-
mans, D. D. S.
Ali letters strictly on professional business,
should be addressed to
jan11-6m DRs. HAkkIo q II fsh Il ho1.
town papers copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

A HINT "A young lady once limited to a
out, and asked what reward she would receive
for her industry. He made answer next day
by sending her new one, with the following
lines
/ send thimble for fingers nin.ble,
Which | hope will fit when you try it;
1t will last you long, if its half as strong
AS the hint which you gave me to buy it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
sTAUNTON, VA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1870.

| " The circulation of the ssSpEcTAToR''
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, 1870-02-01

Look here. boy, said nervous old gentle
man to an urchin, who was nunching sugar
candy at a lecture you are annoying me very
much . mo, | amt, I'm agnawing this sugar
candy" replied the urchin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

EQUIVALENT. 1t has been calculated that,
in actual waste of tissue, one hour of mental
labor is equivalent to four hours of physical ex-
ertion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

Hon. Jefferson Davis has entered upon his
duties as president of the Carolina Life Insu-
rance Company at Memphis, Tenn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

The flowers Of life are fruitless; most of them
wither and leave no trace behind; Of the re-
mainder how few yield US any fruit; and Of the
fruit, how little ripens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
Schools.
WASHINGTON COLLEGE,
Lexington, Virginia.
FACULTY

GAtUA4x =
GENERAL r. E. LEE, ...............P PRESIDENT
CARTER J. HARRIS, A. NJ, Prof of Latin
JAMES j. WHITE, A. NJ, Professor of Greek
EDw. S. JoYNEs A. M, Prof Mod. Languages
--,* Prof. English
REV. j. l.. KIRKPATRIcK, d. d.,
Prot. Moral Philosophy.
VIM. PRESTON JOHNSTON, A. M,
Prot. History and English Literature.
ALEX. L. NELSON, A. NJ, Prot: Mathematics.
VIM. ALLAN, A. NJ, Prot. Apptaed Mathematics
RICHARD s. McCULLocH, A. NJ,
Prof. Natural Philosophy.
JOHN L. CAMPBELL, A. NJ, Prot: Chemistry.
--.+ Prof Apptied Chemistry.
Hon. j. w BRoCKENBRoUGH, LID, Pr. LGao.
M w. HUMPHREYS, A. NJ,
Asst Prof. Latin and Greek.
ROBES MAssIE. A NJ,
asst Prot. Modern Languages.
DUNCAN C. LYLE, A. NJ,
e. IN Asst Prot. Mathematics.
CHARLES A. GRAVES A. NJ, .8 azsEes
- Asst Prof English.
JOSEPH B. WALKER, Asst Prot. Chemistry and
- Principal of Business School.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

r ADIES' SHOES.-I have just received a
| 1 4 large lot of Ladies' Fine Shoes, made to my
| own order every pair of which | warrant to do
| we'll. DAVIS A. KAYSER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

SHoo. Fly DON'T BoDDER Me THE
SONG AND ITS AUTHORSHIP. Many persons
who are not in the habit OF frequentlng negro
minstrel shows have expressed desire to know
what are the words of a song to which reference
is so often made in the newspapers, and the
chorus of which salutes the ear in every public
place. 1t is nonsensical medley without
rhyme or reason. but is legitimate successor
of such airs as Captain Jinks, and u in a
Balloon and is therefore Immensely popular
with the masses. When well sung, with the
burleSque ''Can-can' accompaniment, it never
fails to create enthusiasm in theatre
These are the words:
think hear de angels sing,
] think hear de angels sing,
I think hear de angels sing
De angels now are ON de wing.
/ feel, feel, feel
OATS what my mudder said,
De angels pouring lasses down
Upon dis nigger's head.
CHoRUs-Shoo, fly! don't bodder me!
Shoo fly! don't bodder me!
Shoo fly! don't dodder mel
l belong to company u.
feel, feel, J feel,
eel like a morning star;
feel, l feel, feel,
feel like morning star;
feel, feel. tee
feel like morning star;
feel, feel, feel,
l feel like morning star.
If sleep in the sun, dis niger knows,
Ii sleep IN de sun, dis nigger knows,
If sleep in de sun, dis nIgger knows,
| A fly come sting on de nose.
| feel, teel l feel
OATS what my mudder said
Wheneber dis nigger goes to sleep
He must cober up his head.
CHoRUs-Shoo, fly don't bodder mel etc.
Strange as it may appear, there is considera-
BILE discussion In The pa pers as to it's authorship.
A claim for Petersburg was first put in by the
Norfolk Journal which stated that the song
was originally composed and sung by crazy
man named Baker Crowder, but now We see
that Lynchburg claims it, and then again the
Wilmington Journal says its dulcet notes hrs
broke upon the world at Nassau. N. p, during
the blockade, and was first imported into Viii
mington by some of the blockade runners
Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
FoRrY-FIRsr CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION.

+ SENATE-Saturday Jan. 22nd The Senate
was not ln session to-day. m
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. The day in
the House was devoted to general debate, and
several speeches were made on the subjects of
Tennessee politics, the removal of the Capital,
&c, &c The House then adjourned.
SENATE Monday, Jan. 24th.-Mr Morrill,,
OF Maine, elected to fill the unexpired term of
Mr. Fessenden. appeared and took the oath of
Office. A number Of memorials and petitions
were introduced, and referred to the different
committees. A resolution was offered asking
by what authority Gen. Terry has assumed to
call military commission to pass upon the
eligibility Of members Of the Georgia Legisla-
ture, but, objections being made, it vent over.
A bill, asking pension for Mrs. LIAcoln, was
referred to the Committee on Pensions. The
bill providing for national currency Of coin
notes, and equalizng the distribution of circulat-
ing notes, was taken up. Mr.. Sherman made
an able argument in favor of the bill. The Sem
ate then went into executive session, and at its
close adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, number
Of bills and resolutions were introduced and re-
ferred to appropriate committees. A resolution
was adopted declaring the Committee on Elec-
tions to be judicial body, and bound to decide
all questions according to the rules of law, as
in every case coming before it. The Executive,
Legislative and Judicial Appropriation bill was
reported from the Committee on Appropria
tions, The petition of John E. Wilson, of
Maryland, for pension, was referred to the
Committee on Pensions. A number of petitions
signed by citizens of Maryland, asking the aboi-
ton of the franking privilege, we're referred to
the Committee on Postoffices. A bill to es-
tablish post route from Rockville, Montgomery
county, Maryland, to Offutt's Cross Roads,
was referred to the Committee on Post Roads
communication from the War Department,
in reply to the House resolution asking by what
authority certain army officers occupied places
in the Georgia Legislature, was received, and,
after sharp discussion The Virginia bill
with the Senate amendments thereto, was taken
up. A long Discussion took place. in which
bitter personalities were exchanged between
Messrs. Farnsworth and Bingham, and Mr.
Butler, and the old terms of murderer of Mrs.
Surratt." and supporter of Jefferson Davis, y
were vociferated in the midst of 'scoundres, .
&C., &C. The Senate amendments to the bill
were then concurred in by vote Of l36 to 81.
The House soon after adjourned.
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ADVERTISING RATES.

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~ Address -estaunton Spectator" ssaunton,
Augusta County, Va, ez- -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

Texas cattle have quadrupled in number
since the war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
Ct0th57ag.

CCUJ7CG7Jye
HATS. CAPS. BOOTS T. SHOES
H The subscribers have on hand a large va
RED and well-selected stock of Hats, Caps, Boots
and Shoes of the latest styles and best qualities,
which they will sell cheap.
Ladies, Misses, Gents and Boys can all be ac-
commodated upon the best terms Give them a
call and examine and judge for yourselves.
NJ A. BRIGHT 6 CO.,
New street, Staunton, opposite DIR. Young's drug
store. sep1o-U
ELOTEEING, HATS. Roots d Shoes.
u | would respectfully invite the attention OF
my friends and the public to the fact that keep
constantly on hand a good stock of CLOTHlN
HATS, BOOTS 81 SHOES, and gents furnish
ing goods generally, which will sell on reason
able terms.
Give me a call and will endeavor to please
both as to quality and price of goods
E. HAGEMAN,
iune8-1y New ST., oppo. Va. Hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
TAEs. a. vi. HENKEL, Staunton, Va,

EAE. A. WI. HEM Ell. Staunton, Va,
HE (Formerly of New Market. Va.,)
Respectfully offers his services to the public, in
all the branches of the Medical Professlon-spe-
;ia attention paid to Surgery.
May be found at his office al all hours, unless
professionally engaged.
All calls promptly attended to-
Offlce-on Bruces corner, up stairs Entrance
on Augusta street. doors from corner.
.)Q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

*For the present, the instruction in English is
divided among the Professors OF Moral Philoso-
ply Modern Languages and History, with the
aid of an Assistant Professor. ssas
fThe duties OF this Chair are discharged by the
Professors OF Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
M6Ltl2ae2'y.
VEvENEP PIE OF FAS HTON
Ribbons Millinery & Straw Goods.
NEW GOODS.
Fall and Winter ISG9-.7O.
Millinery.

Bonnet and Sash Ribbons, Veluet and Trimming
Ribbons Silks, Satins, Vetvets,
BLoasds, Grapes, Laces, Nets FRAMES and
Bonnet Materials
Ladies Hats and Bomnets, IN Straao, SIX, Velret
and Fett-tran.nsed and umtrinamed-
Of oar oacaa manufacture
FRENCH FEATHERS AND FLOWERS,
Real and Imitation Laces,
French, English and German Corsets, Hair
braids, Frizzes, Chignoas and Switches.
Il large stock embracing everything
7aeao and desirable at
Low Prices.
MRS, K. M. KELLEY,
Main street, Staunton, Va, agent for the sale Of
GROVER s. BAKERS MACHINES.
nOy9-tf
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also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
and
Bickford and Huffman's Grain and Guano Drill.
TERMS CASH. w. A. BURKE
rs am still putting up the best LIVINGS-
TON PLOWS made in the State.
iune 16-tf WIN. A. BURKE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

j. NJ. HANGER, NJ. D. J. Fl FULTz, ~; D.
- ed a co-partnership in the practice OF med-
cine, offer their professional services to the cltl-
zens of Staunton and vicinity; When not pro-
Reasonably engaged they will be found at thelr H
Office on Augusta street, two doors North OF Tue
Snectator Office noVA-u !
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

IA e. HOGE & BRO,
successors to Hoge s. Mason,)
Wholesale and Retail Dealers IN
Groceries. Produce and Fertilizers.
Highest market price in CASH paid for
FLOUR, WHEAT, RYE. OATS, CORN, &C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
FOtG7ldrieS.
p" S1sOtVH woe
DURKE'S IRON WORKS.

- STAUNToN, VA.
w VI; A. BURKE, -;... Proprietor,
NOT1CE--Persons having Threshing Machines
Reapers. Mowers, Drills, &c, needing repairs,
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
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turer's prices. [ have a supply of sections for
the following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Mccormick '' +" /"
Wood '' I"
TTr.1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

IF YOU WANT fine English Tooth Brush
es 90 to WAYTS Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

Postponed Payments.

IF not paid in advance, additions 70 the ABOVE
charges viii be made as follows If payments
be DELAYED for three months, an addition Of IA
psr cent. will be charged if for months, 70 per
cent and if for II months, 5O per p eent 1 a,ncoa
from time to time as the price of specie may rise
asg- Subscriptions will not be discontinued,
except at the option of the Editor till all arrear-
ages be paid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

NAM M. McALLESTER.
W. Attorney at Law,
Warm Springs Virginia.
Will practice in all the Courts of the counties OF
Augusta and Allegheny, and as partner WITH i1
the distin guished William H. Terrlll in Bath
county. Prompt attention given to the colec-
ton Of claims exceeding $40 each, or $50 in the
aggregate Attention given to business IN any
county in the State if specially employed
iuly27-12m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

i GARD.-JAMES Fl. CALLISON,
"A Practical SURVEYOR, st
Notary Public and Licensed Auctioneer,
will continue to attend to all calls on moderate
terms Address Middlebrook, Va
z nov2-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

neA- We are offering our goods at the lowest
CASH PRICES, and we are determined to
give satisfaction to all who may need anything
in our line of business.
We solicit the citizens and Farmers gener-
alv who have not tried US to do So We thank
all our friends for their past liberal patronage,
and respectfully request a continuance of the
same. Do not forget the place. Be sure to
'-''' 0' RICHARDSON & WHEAT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

-oTTN p BALDWIN IT GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JK.
TnAEDVEEN G. COCHRAN
u ATTORNEYS AT LA ",
STAUNToN, VA,
Will nraetice in all the Courts holden in Angus
ia county lanf-.l- l-.1-
nR. JAMES JOHNSTON,
80 DENTIST,
MAIN STREET, Staunton, Va.
OFF1cE:-Over Ceases UonlecslonelS -."-e.
nG1
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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. {
B- Country Produce bought and sold.
ian11-tf - 49, H. KER 6 BRO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

nLD FIRM! ..A-.,..-..
u NEW HOUSE,!

m WE WARRANT. OUR TEAS THE @
BEST SOLD.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-02-24
Meeting TO Secure lhe Removal
Gs the County Seat from T0ic-
do to T.,aai;, CITY.

On Thursday evening, Of last week,
there was a meeting OF the citizens of
our place, at Merchants Hall, for the
purpose OF taking the necessary steps
to secure the removal of the County
Seat from Toledo to lama City. c..
II. kentner was called to the Chair
and $. w. Cole chosen Secretary. Mr.
l.. Merchant stated the object of the
meeting. Remarks were made by L.
Merchant, L. Murray, NJ. q. Murdough,
and Capt. Strong. After choosing an
important Committee, meeting ad-
ioumed.
The meeting at Murdoughs Hail. on
Tuesday evening, was large and cnthu-
siastic. Col. Bodfsh was chosen
Chairman. and G. Z. Heath Secretary.
Remarks were made by Messrs Bod
fish, Chapman, Hollen, Hall, Bracken,
Brooks, Brownell,. and Warren
Messrs. Heath, Merchant, Strong and
Bracken, were appointed a committee
to draft resolutions expressive of the
object of the meeting, and reported.
The report was adopted. Voted that
the proceeding of the meeting be pub
lishcd in the lama Citizen. The pub
LEGATION of the resolutions is deferred
until next week tor lack Of space
Tama Citizen, Feb. II.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-02-24
What Say You.

Many of our subscribers, or others,
would doubtless be glad to obtain one
or more magazines or papers, without
paying out money therefor. To all
such rs are willing to pay for any OF
these magazines or papers u cork, We
make this propositions:
To any person who viii send us the
names of eight new subscribers and
sixteen dollars, we will send either the
Atlantic Monthly, Hearth and Home,
or either Of Harper's Publications: as
may be selected.
To any one who will send us the
names OF six subscribers and twelve
dollars, we viii send either Que Young
Folks, chronological Journal, Pack
ards Monthly, Iowa Homestead, West
ern Rural, Prairie Farmer, or Toledo
Blade, rs may be selected.
To any one who will send us the
names OF four subscribers, and eight
dollars, we will send either the w est
crn Stock Journal, Chicago Evening
Post weekly, or Des Moines Week
'ly Bulletin.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-02-24

to construct it, road from this place
to Marenpo, connecting us with the
Rock Island road, woald yield the
largest returns O. advantage to AL this
section OF country Such road, pre-
suming that an arrangement could be
made with the Rock Island road to
operate it, wonid afford US the advant-
age OF competing markets, and would
reduce the price Of treights on every
bushel of wheat, and every hundred
weight Of pork shipped. The grading
OF the road would be easy, being along
the Iowa Valley. The route is midi
Gated by nature. A good deal Of tray
ell constantly crosses between the two
roads, by tedious stage routes. Pub
lie convenience and local interest de-
mand its construction. We have
heard it fayorably mentioned by sever
al citizens. More hereafter.
Il. R.-Since our article headed
"Our Railroad Interests" was placed
in type, we have received call from
Mr.. &. G. Mason, who was present at
the railroad meeting at Watham last
Saturday. He informs us that the
route interested was pretty well repre-.
scnted though the attendance was not
large; and that pledges have been made
which guarantee the grading of the
road from Belle PLANE to Cedar Falls
or Waterloo, provided responsible
company will lay the iron.-Belle
Plaine Union, Feb. II.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-02-24
Newspaper Advertising.

occasionally l hear man complain
of his newspaper, because it contains
advertisements. What does that man
want a newspaper for? lie can want
it only for the information it gives.
Now it matters not to him whether it
comes IN the shape OF an advertise
ment or in the reading columns. The
knowledge is what we are after
Where does the farmer get his first
knowledge of new farm implements
and seeds? Did YOU not find the
reaper YOU now use, first described in
the advertising department of your
farm journal? That new cultlvator
that does the work several times bet
ter and cheaper than your old one,
where did you find that? Among the
advertisements! Those new seed pc,
tatoes, that yield 50 finely, and cook
so mealy, where did you learn concern
ing them? In the advertisements.
That new sewing machine, that does
the work so nicely, was proclaimed
through the advertising columns OF
the newspaper.
The advertising columns OF the news
paper are often Of full as much pecu-
MARY value TO the reader, as reading
matter proper. We are indebted to
the advertising columns for cheap
newspapers. They are the labrcator
that ran the machine. Few papers
could live on their subscription alone.
Cut off the advertising, and ninetenths
of the papers in the United States
would die ont. and the balance be
obliged to raise their subscription
price Prairie Farmer.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-02-24
Our Railroad Interests.

We have no report Of the railroad
meeting appointed to be held at Wal
than on Saturday last. The day was
one of the most inclcment of the season,
and coming close on almost summer.
like weather must have prevented
some from attending. What are the
prospects Of securing the location Of
road through the Salt Greek valley We
thus have no means of knowing. We
know there is a good deal OF interest
felt in the matter up the valley, anc
unless some other route is able to Of
fer larger inducements, the prospect
would seem good of securing it tor
this route. We print elsewhere arti-
Giles from. the Cedar Falls Gazette an1'
Toledo REPUBLICAN, which indicate
what our nelghbors are doing by way
of obtaining, north and south Dad.
Whether the movement to secure
the proposed road by this route sue
ceeds or not, there is another scheme
which seems 10 rs practicable and easy
ct attainment. comparatively. 1t
strikes MS that for the amount required