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Special Notices.
l N Infa1Iible Remedy.-We are

" AnAdAHtDAe neme0y.-We are now at
IA that critical season of the year when ex-
cesslvely not weather, and the free use OF ice
water, fruits and vegetables, are most apt to Gre
ate disorders of the stomach and bowels which,
II not checked IN time, not unfrequently lead to
cholera, dlarrh9a and dysentery. Whatever
the natural health and vgor of man or woman.
excessive heat Is apt to produce languor as well
as lnertness In the digestive organs, and if ma
ture is not speedily aided in the performance of
her natural functions disease must fasten upon
the system Dyspepsia, one of the most
iioathesome and annoying diseases known to the
human family. receives its vitality and gains its
power from disordered digestion If taken in
Its lncipient stages it is easy enough to subdue,
but when 1t once gets fair hold the patient Is
forced to endure much before he can get perma-
nent relief. Now, under these circumstances,
we ask II 1t Is not passing strange that persons OF
ordinary capacity become so shOrt-slghted to
their own interests as not to avail themselves of
certain and speedy remedy when they lind
their appetites failing, their stomachs becoming
dlsordered and their digestion growing torpid?
borhood, notwithstanding the fact that BAKERS
PREMIUM BITTERs are known to be an inialllble
remedy for all such compaints-that they con-
tain not particle of mineral poison-and that
they are the purest surest and most active tonic
known. When taken as per direction they Grad
icate nervousness in all its forms, improve the
digestion, strengthen the stomach, purify the
blood and etfectually expel all substances that
tend to produce blllousness or ague and fever
AS family medicine they stand unsurpassed,
while they give tone to the most debilitated con-
stitution and vitality to the entire human frame.
Try them and test their merits for all diseases of
the blood or stomach Sold by druggists every
where Z. BAKER, proprietor
au22 Richmond, Va.
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S,taunton Sgettator.

A DOLLAR SAVED IS A DOLLAR MADE.-We
propose to grant bounty of one dollar lar for ad-
male payments strictly IN Advance, that is before
or at the time their subscriptions for the year COM
mence, will be charged ta0o dollars per aaa's~n.-
being deduction of one dollar from the regular
subscription price.
Those who will pay up arrearages and pay for
another year in advance, will be charged only
taoo dollars for the year for which advance pay
ment shall be made. We desire to do business
in future as nearly as possible upon the cash sys-
irons and believing that it will be better for US.
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NEW OMNIBUS LENE.-On and after
IN MON DAY, August 7th, will run a
line of large and comfortable Drnnibusses
from Staumtom to Harrisonburg and return
Travellers advised to purchase their tickets
to Harrisonburg and there avail themselves CT
my LINE, as they will SAVE MONEY by do
ing so. The fare will be ONE DOLLAR to
Harrisonburg, and five cents per mile for--way
fares.
Leave Stanton in the morning, making close
connection at Harrisonburg with the 945 train
to Alexandria Winchester, &c.
Mr. JAMES III. KEMP is general Superinten-
dent of this line.
W. A. TURK is agent at Staunton-offce in the
American hotel. w. T. GILBERT
an2-2m# Prnnriatnr
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The EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON YOUTH.-It
may be interesting to parents to know that q
French physician has Investigated the effect Of
smoking on thirty-eight boys, between the ages
of nine and fifteen, who were addicted to the
habit. Twentyseven presented distinct symp-
toms OF nicotine poison. In twenty-five there
were serious disorders of the circulation, indi-
,gestion, dizziness of intellect and marked ap-
petite for strong drinks in three there was heart
affection; in eight decided deterioration OF
blood in twelve there was frequent epitaxis
ten had disturbed sleep, and four had liberation
Of the mucous membrane of the mouth. 1t il
ea.'v to see now the ranks Of the drunkards are
recru. ted.
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PHoToeRAPHY-Mr. B. M. Clinedinst has re-
fitted and very much improved his photograph
gallery, in the building on the South side OF
Main street, corner of Main and New streets,
where he has on exhibition a large number OF
the finest specimens of his work. His gallery is
now superior to many, and about equal to any OF
the fine galleries in the larger cities.
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Much BUSINESS. efficient. general po-
liceman, and ex-Deputy Sergeant, Cynthia
Kurtz-''the regulator of the public morals OF
the city of Staunton," was on the war path last
week, during which time he made IA arrests.
This looks very much like business. He warns
all boys who are in the habit of throwing rocks
in the Streets, to be on the look out, as he Will
call for them at such an hour they think not.
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CAMP MEETING.-Large numbers of our citi-
zens, white and colored, attended the United
Brethren Camp Meeting near StrIbling Springs,
on last Sunday. There was an immense con-
course of people On the grounds and, SO far as
we are informed everything passed off as quiet
Iv "a could be eXpected
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Springs
VARIETY SPRINGS

VARIETY SPRAN GS.-IheSe Springs,
' situated on the G. & o. r. R. Gears stop
ping at the door, Is miles West of Staunton,
were opened for the reception of visitors on the
10th day of June. Persons living in the cities,
having their families at the Springs, can visit
them in the evening and return the next morn
ing. The mineral waters are considered supe-
rior, consisting of Alum, Chalybeate, All-Heal-
ing, Sulphur and Freestone, cold and clear, run
ming from the North Mountain.
We have been at heavy expense in making
things comfortable, and pledge ourselves to give
good fare, good music and provide the usual
amusements, &c.
AS the times are hard, we have fixed the char
ges for Board at the. following low rates: So per
day; $40 per week; $50 per month and 800 by
the season of go days Children under II years,
and servants, half price.
All persons visiting this place will be delight
ed with the fine waters and mountain scenery
the latter sublime beyond description.
DR.. r. S. Hamilton is the attending physician.
Bathing in Healing waters gratis.
july4-2m P s. NJ. BURRUSS,
PrODrietOrs
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terrible rain, hail and wind storm passed
over the neighborhood of Summerdean on last
Thursday doing considerable damage to corn
fields, gardens and timber. Some fields of corn
were blown fat to the ground and badly injured
hv hai1
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STANTON ACADEMY.-Read the advertise
ment OF classical and mathematical school al
Staunton Academy-C. E. Young, Principal
Session begins 9TH of September and closes mid
die of June following.
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We had the pleasure of a call from Mr.. A.
Waddili. of the Lynchburg NeaoS, on last
Wednesday. His mien vindicated his assertion
that the newspaper business of Lynchburg is in
a healthy condition.
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The MARKET HoUsE.-Our city authorities
are busily engaged in repairing the old Market
House. They expect to have it completed by
the first of next month.
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CLEAN UP.-Don't let watermelon rinds and
fruit Feelings collect and rot about your premi-
ses, for they will breed disease. Keep your lots
and yards free of all manner of filth, and use
lime freely if you would enjoy health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

The State Board of Education has appointed
James R. McDannald trustee of public schools
for Millboro' Township, Bath county, vice Jas.
L. Bratton, elected Supervisor.
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Married.

On the 18th inst, at the Lutheran Female
Seminary, by Rev. j. l. Miller, JAMES A. VAN
FossEN and ELIZABETH A. CAMPBELL-both of
Staunton Va.
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1T WoNT PAY.-Trying to do business with
out advertising is like winking at a pretty girl
through pair of green goggles. You may
know what you are doing, but nobody else does
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

OO00 AGSES.--V ALUABLEL LANDS
SsEUU FOR SALE, lying on both sides Of
Piney River, in the counties of Nelson and Am
herst, 1900 acres cleared, 600 acres of which is
River Bottom. The whole of this land is unsur-
passed for its fertility, producing corn, wheat,
oats, tobacco and grasses, large portion of which
is now set in grass Upon this land, there is a
which can be seen at the office of Messrs. Echols,
Bell s. Catlett Staunton.) This property is wor-
thy the attention of capitalists as seldom such is
found upon the market. The whole of this land
lies in one body, but will be divided into tracts
to suit purchasers.
Terms liberal For further information, ad-
dress j. w Warwick Warm Springs, Bath Co.,
Va, or D. A. Witt, Lovingston, Nelson Co, Va.
j. w. WARWICK,
doc TT n A WITT
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Thinking Spring congregation have extended
a cordial invitation TO the Valley Musical Asso-
citation to hold their next annual meeting at that
place, on or about the 10th of October next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

The sale of the Mowry place, by G. M. Coch-
ran. jr., commissioner, has been postponed from
the 18th Of August to Friday the 22nd day of
Santamhar next
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

Mr.. Thomas P. Wilson has been appointed
school trustee in Middle River Township, Au-
gusta county, vice VIM. N. Wilson, resigned on
account of i'll health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

DR.. Isaac Paul, Jr., CT Harrisonburg, and DIR.
D. NJ Smith, of Gordonsville, have been elected
resident physicians of Bay View Hospital Balti-
moro
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

Rev. VIM E. Baker will preach in the Luther
an church in this place on next Sunday morning,
the 9th
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

The Albemarle Baptist Association meets at
Goshen to-day at 10 o'clock.
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VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.-Th

v undersigned hereby offers for sale, on ac-
commodating terms, a number of desirable lots
varying in size from to four acres, near to
and west ofthe corporation line and north of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. A number of
them fronts on what is known as the Old Middle
brook road which departs from the Parkersburg
turnpike near the corporation line and leads by
Pipers brickyard to my residence.
Streets and alleys have been la1d off will
appear from an inspection of plat of the lots at
the law office of Messrs Smith & Elder. Those
desiring either building or pasture lots would do
well to look at them.
Apply to Stuart, Lilley & Co., Real Estate
Agents or to the undersigned
THM SuTTMATE
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NOMMEssEONEEs,s NOTTCE.--ALL


v persons interested in the estate of the Rev.
John A. Van Lear decd, are hereby notified
that 1 shall proceed at my Office in Staunton, on
FRIDAY, the 8th Of September neat. to execute
decree of the Circuit Court for Augusta county,
rendered June 23rd, 1871, in the causes of Ar
buckle and wife VS.. Van Lears executor and
ais, requiring, amongst other things, an ac-
count of claims against the said estate outstand-
ing and unpaid if any. If there be any persons
asserting claims against the estate, they will
present them to me on or before the day named.
JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
a.
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The Annual Session of the Rockingham Dis
trict Conference will commence, at Woodstock,
on Wednesday night, the 18th of September
and continue over the ensuing Sabbath. Bish-
OPP Pierce of Georgia, has promised to preside
The exercises of the occasion will be opened
sonburg; Rev. w Q. Ross of New Market al
ternate.
Preachers in charge please bring the usual
written reports. j. III. WAUGH
EsWilkes sells the best and cheapest furniture
made
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RAIN.-We had delightful rain on last
Thursday, which will aid very much in bringing
out the late corn in this section. The corn crop
in this county, according to the reports of va
rious farmers, will be very short one. Some
farmers say that their crop will be almost an en-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

Our old friend Alexander, of Charlottesville
was in Staunton last night.
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SAD DEATH.-Miss Alberta Gillock, of this
place, aged about Is years, died on last Thurs
day morning, the 18th, unee the following sad
circumstances She became choked on a peach
seed at the Methodist Sunday School picnic on
the 4th inst, which prevented her from eating
anything up to the time of her death. A day or
two after she swallowed the seed, the physicians
probed her throat. pushing the seed down into
her stomach, which still afforded relief. At
ter lingering in intense pain from the 4th until the
18th, death put an end to her suffering.
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VIRGINIA HOTEL
Cat Staunton)
FOR RENT OR LEASE

The Lease Of Messrs. Frazier q Sale expires
on the first day of October-the same is for rent
The house is three and half stories high, has
all the modern Improvements, with large and
good paying custom, which is daily increasing.
For terms apply to
FIR. SCHEFFER,
au8-3t Woodstock, Va.
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@~TRUTH is MIGHTY AND WILL PRE-
VAIL despite the efforts of designing persons to
crush or break it down. Relying upon this adj
age we have taken occasion at various times to
hold social converse with the afflicted and to
point to the established remedy for many of their
ills, BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS, q med
cine that has successfully stood the test of thirty
years trial. and is to-day conceded to be the
most popular medicine in Virginia. Their pop
ularity, however, is not confined to Virgin but
extends throughout the United States and the
CaEadas in fact, wherever introduced they take
a firm hold, defying competition in cases of Dys-
pepsia Liver Complaint, Dysentery, Nervous
Headache, Loss of Appetite, and all other dis
eases arising from the stomach and bowels
Read what Dr. Read voluntarily states, cor
roboraton of at least thousand written state
mantS
RICHMOND May 15 Isle. BAKER, Dear
Sir: 1t affords me pleasure to state that I have
used your justly celebrated BITTERS with de-
cided success in cases of Nervous Debility and
General Weakness. from which l have suffered
for many years as tonic, in my judgment,
they have no equal in the market l have adop-
ted them in my family, discarding all others.
Yours Respectfully, w. IL READ,
Asst q. S. Rev.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
E. BAKER, Proprietor,
iu6 Richmond Va
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Glenn s. Co., advertise best Boston Ice.
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In some sections of Rockingham county the
corn crop is looking remarkably well, while, in
other portions of the county it will be very
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COURT OF APPRALs.-The foil owing cases have
been argued and submitted to the court, since
our last issue:
Erwin VS. Lucketts administrators and ais
Appeal from decree of Circuit Court of Bath
Judge Robertson and Gov. Letcher for appellant;
Niche, Cochran and Bell, for appellees.
Slower, assignee VS.. Hamilton ct ais. Writ OF
Error to judgment of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta. Futz for plaintiff; Cochran for defen-
dant.
Wilson's administrators VS.. Barclays execu-
tors ct ais. Appeal from the Circuit Court of
ckbridge. Judge Brokenbrough and Major
j; d. peterborough, for appellant; Judge
Shelley for appeees
Newman vs., Turk-Upon supersedeas to a
judgment of the Circuit Court of Augusta.
Fultz for plaintiff; Baldwin for defendants
Motfett VS.. Blckle-Upon a supersedeas to a
judgment of the Circuit Court of Augusta
Baldwin and Hanger for plaintiff; Fultz for de-
fendant
Carter VS.. Allen and wife ct ais Appeal from
decree of the Circuit Court of Automatic
Leake and Niche for appellants; Robertson for
appeilees. Argued and time taken to consider.
Coffman vs. Sangston ct ais Appeal from de-
cree of the Circuit Court of Rockingham. Lig-
gett ana Harris for appellant Woodson and
h i berger for appellees. Argued and time Ia
PIdgeon VS.. Williams administrators Writ
of Error to judgment of Circuit Court of Fred
'erlcK ohleIds and Arnett for plaintiff Conrad
and Hunter for defendants Argued and time
taken to consider 0 W W
Walker VS.. Chrlstan-Upon sunersodaas 70
a judgement of the Circuit Court of anrnN4s "
Fultz and Hanger for appellant: MicSia 81
Christian for appellee ''--O'
DECISIONS In the case of Bossers' adm;n;o-
traitor VS.. Harshberger's administrators Writ
of Error to judgment Of Circuit Court Of Rock
ingham-the judgment of the Circuit Court was
affirmed. Woodson for plaintiff, Fultz for de-
fendan..
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may3-H Vindicator copy.
XIALUARE.E FAEE FOE SAAE.-

VALUABLE FARM FOE SALE
The undersigned as agents of Boiling r.
Swoope, are authorized to sell that valuable tract
of land containing 4313 acres, known as the
''Swoope Farm and lying near Swoope's depot
on the Chesapeake g. Ohio Railroad, in Augusta
is unsurpassed by any in the county in produc-
tiveness and fertility--there being on the entire
tract no land of an inferior quality. The i'm
provements consist of brick mansion house,
and convenient and ample out-buildings.
Boiling r. Swoope residing the farm will
show it to persons desiring to purchase Apply
to SHEFFEY s. BUMGARDNER,
nOl-tf StauntOn. Va.
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sSSHET from $5. to ss15. per set
at HUNTER & cos,
Booksellers Staunton Va.
Orders will receive prompt attention.
gNECOT'S VIRGINIA W0rm-KiEaer

Orders will receive prompt attention.
EDTCOT'S VIRGINIA W0rm-Kilier.
The best safest and most pleasant remedy
for Worms get discouered-Tried by thousands
Most of diseases from which children suffer are
occasioned by the presence of Worms in the
body and if they neglected, they produce
great arrangement of the system, and give rise
to many alarming affections.
This valuable and we'll known preparation is
recommended with the greatest confidence; past
experience and test OF years having proved it to
be one of the best and most reliable Vermlfuges
in use. 1t has q great advantage over most ar
tcles of the kind as it is readily taken by chill
dren, being mild and pleasant to the taste, and
SAFE prompt, and certain in its effects Prepared
only by BERRIAN & McPHAIL, druggists, cor
ner Main and 18th streets, Richmond, Virginia.
TESTIMONIALS
Being familiar with ''Picots Virginia Worm
Killer" and the mode of preparing it, we can
confidently recommend it as pleasant, safe and
reliable Vermifuge for children troubled with
worms.
Pro. d. H. Tucker, NJ D., W. F. Richardson, NJ D
E. NJ Seabrook NJ d. L. r. Warning NJ. D.
DEAR SIR-It gives me much pleasure to add
my testimony in behalf of your most excellent
ler,' which have used with the most gratifying
results | can recommend it as safe and relia-
BILE Vermlfuge, and far preferable to any now
extant and less likely to be attended with unfa-
VOraDie results 1t may De saTely gwen TO Gull
dren of all ages, aud should be an indispensable
medicine in every household.
Yours, with respect
L. A SLATER, M. D.
Slatersville, New Kent county Oct 5, 1867.
We have used "Picot's Virginia Worm Kill
ler'' for a long time in our families, and have
never known it to fail-R. e. Barnes. William
Phillips, B. Brill, G. B. McGruder, Mrs. S. K.
Riddick, Thos. Wills; M. P. Peers, Lewisburg,
W Va and hundreds of others.
Picots Va Worm Killer and Bakers Bitters
for sale by b P. Reese & Co, P. r.. Trout &
Co., and DR.. FL. S. Eichelberger, Druggists,
Staunton, Va.
For sale by Purcell Ladd & Co., and r. W.
Powers Druggists, Richmond. ma2-4
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INCREASE OF SUBscRIBERs.-It affords us
pleasure to be able to announce that quite num-
Der have already availed themselves of the OPP
portunity offered to get the Spectator at So per
annum, paid strictly in advance. We hope that
the tide of new subscribers which has set in will
continue to flow with increased volume, and we
have no reason to doubt that such will be the
case. We hope that the many friends of the
Spectator will do us the favor to use some efforts
to introduce it into every family in this and the
adjoining counties. Let them know it can be
had on the following terms, paid in advance
For one year, single copy $2-sir copies $40.
Till after the Fall election, single copy Scots.
fine cpies $40
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EEMAEE EGNEARY.-Doctor B. p.
ID REESE, with long and successful expert
ence of the treatment of
sSDiseases E'ecssAEar to FeRnales.''
has opened an IN PRIMARY where Ladies will
be received for treatment. 1t is useless to men
ton the advantages to be derived from being I'M
der the constant supervision of the Physician,
in many of these cases. Experience has long
since taught, by the evidence of the best physi-
clans as we'll the Institutions of this charac-
ter in the large cities, that this is the only way of
successful treatment
Patients will be received as members of the
family, having every attention necessary for
their comfort and Improvement. au1
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Everybody buys Furniture from John A.
& 7. M Bickle, who keep constantly on hand
the largest and best selected stock in the Valley,
such Walnut Oak and Painted Suits at Bait
imore prices Parlor Suits in Rep. Hair Cloth,
or Terry, at very reduced prices. They have on
hand great variety of cane and wood. seat
Chairs, Bedsteads, Washstands, Tables Bureaus,
&C., and, in fact, all other articles usually kept
in frst-class furniture store. Their stock can
be bought little cheaper than they can be had
in Staunton or elsewhere.
Fisk's Metallic Cases and Baskets always on
hand. Undertaking promptly attended to.
iune13
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NJ MOUNTAIN

H. MOUNTAIN
TONIC!
This splendid TONIC is offered to the public
with sure guarantee that it will perform all it
promises. It has been used with signal success
in the treatment of AGUE and FEVER, DYS-
PERSIA, INDIGESTION, LOSS OF APP E
TITE, WEAKNESS, and GENERAL DE-
BILITY. 1t strengthens and invigorates the
Muscular and Nervous System, Purifes the
Blood, by causing more healthful assimilation
of food, increases the Appetite, allays every
symptom of Dyspepsia, and creates new life and
vigor to debilisated and enfeebled constitution.
Manufactured by
HOUSE s. SULLIVAN,
9l5 Bank street, Richmond, Virginia.
For sale by Trout, Stribing & Berkeley, and
others, Staunton, Va.