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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-11

IRON, STEEL NAILS, HORSE SHOES
i HORSE SHOE NAILS; a full and complete
assortment Of above goods, for sale by
JAS. +. CARLlN i SONS,
my G3 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-11

TN STORE AND CONSTANTLY RE-
L CEIVING:
WATER COOLERS.
70 PATENT ICE PICKS.
PATENT FOUR-MINUTE FREEZERS.
PARSONS CELEBRATED REFRlGE-
PLATED WARE, in all varieties.
ROGERS s. SONS CUTLERY.
FANCY MARKET and TRAVELLING
BASKETS.
JAPANNED and PLAIN TIN WARE.
WOOD " ANh' a. A. H. H.: N o. ~ cos.
mp l9-tf 90 King street, Alexandria, Va.
w No. 74KING STREET,
Has opened large addition to his former stock
of scasonahe DRY GOODS.
For ladies wear: Grenadines, Japanese
Cloths, Lustres, Organdics, Lawns, Pcrcalc>
For gontlcmen's weir: Black and Blue Cloths,
Plain and Fancy Cassimcrrs, Drnp D'tr, Linens
and ID Filings, Cottonadcs, &c, &c.
l invite ali to give me IL call, rs ! am deter
mined to sell goods on the very best terms.
DLACK GRENADINES AND THIN
d BLACK DRESS GOODS.
One of tho largest Hssortments that has ever
been in this city from 80 cts IL 10.
Wear selling these goods cheap 1T retail rs
VIC have been offering them lately At wholesale.
nv s WILMER & SLAIMAkER
DRJDGEWATER FAMILY FLOUR-I
II have lust received n lot Of this choice brand
Of Family Flour, equal in every respect To
Walch's and can be bought for less money.
WIN. +. BROOkES,
mvG l4I King street.
THE QUAKER CITY SHIRTS, for tit, fin
ish and durability are uneNccled
Made to order by measurement without addi-
tional charge, and satisfaction guaranteed.
CHARLES W. GREEN.
,nv6 e King street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15
NUMBER XLVII.
Doe HILL, HIGHLAND Co., VA,

L. l.,
Mr. Editorials the time is drawing near
when the Oakland High-schoop' will open is
| first session, few lines in reference to it may
be acceptable, especially to those who desire to
educate their children. The buildings are be-
ing pushed forward rapidly to completion, and
will be In readiness at the appointed time.
There is one important feature in this school
that ought to strike every thinking man and
philanthropist favoraby-it is this That it
has been gotten up upon the joint stock plan,
and Is under no denOmlnational control. AS
an evidence that 1t is not, the Trustees are of
different churches, and so are the professors.
1t is solely benevolent enterprise, and offers
instruction at figures far below any other school,
ALI thinking men, and men who have children
to be educated, ought surely to sustain school
that does not lay prohibition upon education,
and says, by its exorbitant charges, that none
but the rich shall be educated. Such is the
case with many of our schools Here, then, is
a school that brings education within the reach
of all classes. Shall it be sustained? We ask
those who have children to educate, if so, now
is your time. The future of the school is
bright and Frightening. The Principal has just
returned from tour through the western coun
ties, where, by lectures, fast movements, and
private conferences, he has obtained many
names for the opening session. If forced
marches, arguments, and untiring energy will
UiiuS otuUcutSi uc VIII Sol tueIU. his move
ments for the next month we expect will ac-
complish much for the school. A young man
would do well to come to this school, if for no
other purpose than to learn what energy can
do The Principal being man of untiring
energy, infuses it into all around him. We ali
soon learned, when we started to school one
year ago, that without energy we would have
to get out of the way. He is known to many
as one of the best educators ever in this sec
ton. We say to all, try him as such. For
the information of all, we will say that the
school will open on the l4th of September,
without fail, at the following rates
Board, per month, $40; washing, 81; tut
ton from So. so to 81 per month. Whole ex-
pense, for the entire session of 10 months,
$4,000. We would advise any who expect to
come, to enter at the very first, as our Princi-
pal pushes from the word go, and every lec-
ture and recitation lost, will not be made up to
the student who enters the classes after the
session opens, and at examination will find that
he has lost much. Hoping to meet many on
the 18th ready to matriculate,
| am, respectfully,
AN OLD STUDENT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15

1.-THE words of the song were suggested by SCI
ing an aged woman feebly striving to carry
heavy box of earth, with shamrocks growing
it, on board of an emigrant ship in Cork harbo
On being asked why she labored under such
burden, she replied: "Ah, no burden at al
sir; sure, I'm bringing them to my son in Ame
lea, to remind him of the old sod where he ws
born"
My aged heart. long dead to joy,
Now throbs with new delight;
Once more I'll see my darling boy,
So precious to my sight.
God prosper still my noble son,
Long has he toiled for me,
I'm going to the home he's won.
His home bey yond the sea.
He bids me some remembrance bring
From his loved place of birth;
Alas have no richer thing,
Than this poor box of earth
With shamrocks filed, but when he hears,
I've borne it on my knee,
And kept it green with happy tears,
Sure it must welcome be.
I've brought it from the very spot
Where, when careless child,
He played, while O. er our gloomy lot
One ray from Heaven smiled
May its best influence yet restore
Those days tc him and me,
And fill with brightness evermore
That home beyond the sea.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15
A1EW GROCERY STORE.-J.

NEW GROCERY STORE.-J. W Ut
~ ley s. Co., dealers in Choice Family Gro
ceries, Bagby's new building, Frederick street,
Staunton, Va, respectfully inform their friends
and the public that they have in store a choice
stock of sugars, coffees, teas bacon, lard, soap,
Candles, dsh, salt, molasses, tobacco, plaster,
brooms, buckets, shoes, &C., and, in fact, every
thing usually found in frst-class grocery store.
Cash paid for country produce, or goods given
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, 1871-08-15
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15
sTAUNTON VA, TUESDAY, AUGUST Is, 1871.
Groceries, &c.

Groceries, DC.
C.. Il. RICHARDSON,
(ate of Richardson s. Wheat),
New Building, Augusta Street.
Immediately opposite Splitter & Hunter, and
next door to Valley Virginian office,
STA UNTON VIRGINIA.
Having again gone into the Grocery business
in connection with my Flour and Produce trade
1 can sell choice Family Groceries cheaper
than they can be bought in the town.
Having purchased stock of Staple Groceries
at the lowest cash rates, I will sell them upon
small profit.
NV present stock consists in part of the fol-
lowing choice and selected goods:
SALT EGGS,
RICE. LARD,
SUGARS, TEAS,
SYRUPS, FISH,
CHEESE, BACON,
COFFEES BUTTER,
MOLASSES,
MEAL, FLOUR,
BUCKETS, SOAPS,
TOBACCOS, SPICES,
COTTON YARNS. BROOMS,
ESSEN CES, sc.
am determined to sell at the lowest CASH
RATES. Ny motto is quack sales and small
profits All goods sold are warranted in every
respect as represented.
Satisfaction will be rendered to one and all
do not fail to call and see me-
I make specially of FLOUR-BUYING and
SELLING all brands and grades-a choice stock
of -four always On hand for family use All
-four sold warranted as represented.
tender my thanks to all my friends and pa
irons who have stood by Inc so continually and
we'll for the past five years. [ tell them now
that am started again and will deal with them
as fairly and as literally as ever. Come one
come all, and give me q trial again.
rs Be sure to remember the place for the
cheapest groceries--new brick building on Au.
gusta street, next door to the Valley Virglnlan
Office, and Immediately opposite Splitter q Hun
ter and Fl. A. Glenn & Co.
N. B.-I am not on the corner of Main and
Augusta streets as formerly, but in the rear part
of the new building, in the store room recently
by Messrs. P. B. & P. A. Sublett.
may30
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15

DICHARD ADAM,
10, Richmond Steam Bakery,
18th street, Richmond, Virginia,
manufacturer of all kinds of
BREAD, CAKES AND CRACKERS,
wholesale and retail.
@- Egg, Cream, Milk and Lemon Biscuits,
and every kind of Crackers, made specially.
Va Pound and Fancy Cakes, Ginger Snaps,
Lemon Snaps Jumbles, &C., &c@@s
Va Orders from all parts of the South attended
to promptly.
Liberal discount to the trade june6 3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15
Groceries and Produce.
TAMES HI. BLACKLEY.
Cd Qate of Powell s. Blackley)


TAMES HI. BLACKLEY,
% Qate of Powell s. Blackley)
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER
AND PRODUCE DEALER,
has opened new and full stock in the large,
airy and nice room, directly opposite the Court
house, Staunton, Va, and will endeavor to keep
constantly on hand a choice selection of goods
in his line, and to give satisfaction to all who
may favor him with their patronage. Particu-
lar attention will be paid to Flour, Grain, Feed
and Provisions.
Wanted-fOr Cash
au8-tf JAMES II. BLACKLEY.
VNheat Fan I'VE have No. 1 wheat
w Fan, such as we have been using several
y ears, and know to be first rate article-for
sale at moderate figures.
aus-tf BAkER BROS.
ID OPE, ROpe.-All sizes for wells, and hay
aus u " '' anu BAKER BROS.
q eed Wheat! Seed Wheat.-A lot of
y very superior Delhi white wheat at
au8 BAKER BROS.
NOffees Cohesive have in store, lot
u of Rio Coffee, from good to choice, which
we can offer to country merchants at such figures
as must attract and induce them to buy. Con-
suit your interest and look, before buying at
au8 BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15
OetrU.
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& Mothers Gift.

WORDS BY Mr.. JOHN BROUGHAM-MUSIC BY
Mr.. FREDERICK LYsTER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15

The Hon. Mr.. Gaines, black gentleman,
who is an ornament to the Senate of Texas,
made speech some weeks ago, in which he
spoke with the most exemplary candor on the
subject of taxation. Your old masters"
cried the sable orator, ''did not give you any
land or horses; the United States failed to con-
6scate them, and the Constitution failed, too.
There is no way left but to tax and sell, so as
to get cheap homes. IF there is any virtue in
taxation, we will tax and tax, until we tax them
out of their lands"
Gaines claims our praise for his candor, and
those who know the condition of affairs in
South Carolina understand perfectly we'll that
he speaks for his whole race. Wherever they
have the power their philosophy of govern
ment is summed up in taxation and plunder.-
fortunately, we have escaped their control in
this State, and have the management of our
affairs in our own hands. Let us beware that
we do not break our own sceptre l-NortoM
VirQtnion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. barn belonging
to Mr.. Daniel Keller, living about miles south
of this place was burnt by lightning on Friday
last. The barn was new, and contained at the
time his entire crops of wheat, oats and hay,
all his agricultural implements except several
plows. Dir. Kelers loss will amount to
$4,000. A son of Mr.. Keller's was In the barn
at the time, and was stunned but not injured
by the shock.-Shen. Herald, Woodstock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15
The Convention

To insure a full attendance, and at the same
time to avoid too large an assemblage, the COM
mlttee have, wisely in our opinion, suggested
one delegate "from each township" and have
sought to impress upon the party the necessity
OF sending only such men as are commended
by character and influence to the confidence
and support of the people,"
Upon this point we ask to say word This
convention is not intended for frolic, nor for
the display of forensic talents, but it is charged
with all the dearest hopes that can animate
the bosom of freeman. The future honor as
we'll as a0eal of Virginia will be in its keeping,
and upon ats a0isdons rests the future destiny of
the Commonwealth.
We are gratifed to see that the counties are
alive to this point, and if the delegation thus
far selected may be received as token of the
whole body, We may predict an assemblage
worthy OF the State, worthy Of the high task
to be performed.
Our good friends may rely on it that we now
have no time to be aiding aspirauts In their
personal schemes. We have higher, nobler
charge We have the care of Virginia before
us,and woe be to that man who shall interpose
other considerations than for her welfare
Give US practical, sensible working men
we can dispense with eloquence for a season.
We have work to do, and we want men who
feel that they have State to save, people to
tree from power which has sought to degrade
as well as to OppreSs them.
Give US such men, we entreat you but from
blatant babblers aad political empyrios, Coon
LORD DELIVER US Rich. Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15

ROCKINGHAM BoYs.-A. j. Kearney, eldest
son of our cd friend Martin L. Kearney, so
well known to most of our citizens as u. S.
Parish Court of Cameron, Louisiana. He is
also connected with the Cameron Times news
paper, and has profitable contract for print
ing the laws, journals. &c, of the Legislature.
He is Conservative Democrat, occupies an in
fuential position. and is making money.
II. I'll. Stevens, Esq, youngest son of E. FL.
Stephens, deceased, also we'll known to many
of the people of Rockingham, is member of
the Louisiana Legislature, aud occupies an iu-
fuential position In that body. He is now liv-
ing in New Orleans. Rockingham Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15

If cat doth meet cat upon a garden wall.
and if a cat doth greet a cat, oh need they
both to squall Every Tommy has his Tabby
waiting on the wall and yet he welcomes her
approach BY an unwelcome yawl. And if a
kitten wish to court upon the garden wall, why
don't he sit and sweetly smile and not stand up
and bawl, and lift his precious back up high
and show his teeth and moan, as if 'twere collie
more than love that made the feller groan
Pay your subscriptions in advance, and make
hftn CENT investmeQt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15
ALI For The Gansa

The Whig has no personal preferences for
Presidential Or Legislative honors, that would
weigh feather in the contest before US. Our
canaloate Is ne VINO can most certainly cleanse
pervades its every avenue. We care not aohence
he comes. If our mortal foe be the man, we
are in for him to the death. If our dearest
friend be not the man, we are against him to
the bitter end. Let US, in prudent counsel,
select the best man we can get, and go for him
with all our heart, soul, mind and. strength.-
Death to Independents and their Alter Ego,
tho Radicals This we trust will be the spirit
of every man who desires to destroy the viper,
that would twine around u.s. This being done,
then we can trot out our favorites. But not till
then.-Rich Whig
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15
Sterling Advice,

A lady makes some sensible suggestions in
London journal, on the subject of marriage or
celibacy, few of which we annex, and say
that there is great deal of truth in them.
"When girl marries she ought, to certain
extent, give up her acquaintances, and consid
pany she can have. The young wife must learn
cooking carefully, if she does not already have
good knowledge of it. There are many ex-
cellent cookery books, but she must not follow
them implicitly. Ny own plan for some time
after | was married, was to take some recipe
given, and note carefully what ingredients
could be dispensed with The second time I
generally managed it at half the expense. A
useful plan is to keep blank book in the kitch-
en- table drawer, and whenever a deviation
from the orthodox cookery book is made, to jot
it down. Do not wait till you have washed
your hands; let the book be fnger-marked
rather than lose an idea. You will then learn
more of household economy than if you trust
to memory alone and when your daughters
grow up, what funds of practical information
it will be for them
''To great extent, the celibacy of our young
men is owing to the way in which girls are
brought up. Through mistaken kindness
mothers often themselves do what they ought
to make their daughters do. Let them learn
housekeeping on fixed, methodical plan, they
Will tuCu iCdi u tuCiI HlStOIys IISuCu anu
sic all the better. 1t is natural and right that
mother should wish to see her daughters we'll
educated and even highly accomplished and
it is mistake that good and careful education
should unfit a girl for homely duties of cooking,
busting, &c. On the contrary those duties
would be better performed if mothers would,
at the same time that they seek talented in
structors for their daughters, impart to them
some of their own culinary talent /; there would
be more good wives and marriages. Little
girls should be taught, as early as possible, to
perform simple household duties neatly; and
as they grow older, let them become gradually
acquainted with the theory of housekeeping II
such manner that, when they are married
they will be able to adapt themselves to thei
circumstances, and be useful as we'll as pleasing
companions to their husband
We have Ku-Klux bill passed especially
for the South, and yet in Robson county, N
c., fourteen persons have fallen under tn
hands of negro outlaws! This is CHASTITY to
tai, given to the world by the Robesonia
newspaper in its appeal for justice against th
murderers, which should attract the attentio
of his Excellency the President. We say
:'should" attract the attention of Grant, bu
that it will do so nobody believes. Nothin
short of an opportunity to manifest his affet
tion for Sambo or his fealty for the Radio;
! party could induce him to give up his sun
mer frolic, or disturb the serenity of his el
J traordinary holiday. ay.-NorJoH Nrginlan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15
WASHINGTON HOUSE.

EN7 ASAAANU VN HOUSE,
w Church Street, Lynchburg Va.
Notice.-From this date l.. w SCoyILIE Man
ager of the Washington House. is admitted as q
partner in the business of said House. The bns-
mess will be conducted under the style and frm
of l.. W. SCOVILLE & CO. The reduced
rates of So. 25 per day $50 cents each for Break
ast and Supper and 70 cents for Dnner) will be
continued
-, ask for the new concern continuation of
the patronage of my friends and the public.
maZ5-tf T. G, S, FERGUSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-15
Fertilizers.
GH''AD PLASTER!

W. I'm LUW FIG MD
e nave q lot of superior HOME GROUND Wind-
All :or faster, which we warrant pure.
"a Al IN want OF PRIME fine Ground Plaster,
VIII say save money by calling on us.
leDAo BAKER BROS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-03-10

to qualify until their disabilities are
removed by act of Congress.
The Indiana Senate adjourned sine die
on the 9th, the vote being 27-to 10. The
House met and the roll call showed 21
members present Adjourned to the 2Sth.
A Little Rock, Ark, special of the 9th
says there was nothing of particular in
terest that was new in the impeachment
muddle. The session of the House on
the 9th was almost entirely devoted to a
discussion of the question as to whether
the announcement of impeachment made
in the Senate was legal or not.
The Speaker of the Indiana House, on
the 2Sth, declared the House adjourned
sine die.
The city election at Cairo, ILL.,, on the
2Sth ult., resulted in the election Of Johr
NJ. Lumsden for Mayor; Joseph B. Tay
lor, Treasurer; M. j. Hawley, Clerk
There were no party nominations, thu
above gentlemen being on the citizen
ticket, made up from both Republicans ant
Democrats.
Governor Clayton, OF Arkansas, tele
graphed to Washington on the 27th tina
he had decided to resign his position al
United States Senator elect.
The resolutions impeaching David But
Ter, Governor, passed the Nebraska Hous'
of Representatives on the 1st, by vote o
81 to 8. A committee of five was ap
pointed to prefer the charges.
The Republican State Committee o
Pennsylvania has postponed the Stat
Convention from the 10th of March to tn
18th of May.
A Little Rock, Ark, dispatch of the 2
says the new impeachment managers ha
appeared before the bar of the Senate, an
announced the impeachment of Powel
and Clayton. The President pro tenn. Ma,
lory, responded that due notice would b
taken of the matter In the afternoon, tn
Secretary of the Senate was instructed
notify the House that the Senate we
ready to proceed with the trial.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-03-10
Odds and Ends.
BY JOSH BILLINGS.


AS gineral thing, an individual who is
neat in his person is neat in his NOR
ais.
Man is my brother, and know that l
am nearer related to him through his vices
than am thru his virtews.
Thare is nothing about which the world
makes so few bluEders, and the individual
so menny, as mans acktual Importance
among his fellow critters.
A man with very small head is like a
pin without emmy, very apt. to get into
things beyond his depth.
don't pretend tew hav emmy less vile
pashuns than my nabors, but / do despize
the person, most heartily, who caters tew
those have got.
Thare is no pashun ov the human hart
that promises SO much and pays so little as
revenge.
Thare is this odds between humor ous
lekter and scientifick one, yu hav got to
understand the humors lektur to enjoy 1t,
but yu kan enjoy the scientifick one with
out understanding it. ,
No man yet who had strength ov mind
enuff ever resorted tew cunning. Gun
ming is half brother to fear, and they are
both ov them weakness.
A man who is good company for him
self is alwuz good company for others.
Genuine praize consists in naming o
mans faultz to his face, and his good quail
itys tew his back. -..,rfFv vrr.
One ov the best temporary cures for
pride and aflectashun that hav ever seer
tried Is sea sickness man who wants tew
vomit never puts on airs.
Witty speeches are like throwing stones
at q target, the more time spent in taking
aim, the less danger thare is in hitting
the mark.
hav alwuz noticed one thing, when Q
person bekums disgusted with this world
and konkludes tew withdraw from 1t
the world very kindly let's the person
went.
Gravity is no more evidence of wisdom
than paper collar is ov a shirt.
Whatever Providence has given us the
faculty tew do, he has given us the power
teW do. -.