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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

rs GET THE JEST AND CHEAPEsT.-If you
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture of
all kinds, send your orders to 81. f. Zimmerman
& Son, 513. 7th street, Washington, D. c.. Or
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12
Richmond Markets.

Baltimore Cattle MARKET.
Very best beeyes S. 0O@5.75
Fair quality of beeves. ~ -. 50@5.OO
Common to good stock cattle...... 3.87@4:5O
Ordinary thin steers, oxen & cows 3.OO@3S73
Old cows and scalawags, ..... ALSO
HoGs-$5. 75a$6. so per 100 lbs. net.
SHEEP-good fat-4a5a cts per ID. gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

rs Armentrout s. Co have secured first
class baker and will supply Wedding Parties,
Pic-nics, and Families with all kinds of Cakes
at short notice no2l
@~ DR. N WAYT & BRO Druggists, Main
Street, Staunton. Va. keep constantly on hand
full assortment of Pure Drugs, Medicines, Oils,
Dive Stuffs, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, CO.
logne, Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes. no2l
rs Doves Turf Oil, Water of Pearls, Ben
sens Salalem Broth, Lindsey's Blood Searcher,
Bitters, Crooks Wine of Tar, DeBings Via
Fuga, ScheneEs Pulmonc Syrup and Seaweed
Tonic. at WAYT s. Bros Drug Store. no2l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

THE GREAT UNKNowN-People who never
~ varticp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12
NUORsE sTOLEN-sIOO. reward

I'll Stolen from my pasture the night of
October 10Th, dark bay horse fifteen and half
hands high, five years old last Spring, a small
streak of white in the face Roman nose, some
white on one hind foot and it may be on both,
some white hairs in his TANKS and upper part of
his tail, has sweeney in left shoulder.
The above reward will be given for the recov-
cry of the horse and conviction of the tLief, or
S25 will be given for the recovery of the horse.
HENRY B. SEIG,
nc24-tf Church vile Augusta cnnntv Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

NJ BgoNZED TURKEYS. who wish to
purchase bronzed turkeys can be supplied by
application to EDWARD CRAWFORD.
no28-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

RELIGIOUS INTEREsT.-An interesting revival
of religion has been in progress in the Metho-
dist Church of this place for the past two weeks,
and will be continued during the present week.
Some fifteen or twenty persons have protested
faith in Christ, and quite large number are
still seeking The Rev. Fl. H. Kennedy, the
pastor, has been conducting the meetings, as
sisted by Rev. w. A. Harris President of the
Wesleyan Female Institute.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

Va Ladies intending to make presents to the
Gentlemen should go to Armentrout s. Cos and
see their elegant stock of Walking Canes, Meer-
schaum Pipes, &C., lust received.
Y and " copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12
MORE NEW GOODS!
W. CKs 2 GOODS

Mrs. Nj. E. Pagan and Sister have Just receiv-
ed directly from New York beautiful stock of
Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas presents,
and are now selling very cheap, French Felt
Hats, trimmed handsomely, for So; Children's
hats trimmed for 81 90, and everything else as
cheap. Now is the time to get what you want
In this line. All are invited to call and examine
their goods-they can't fail to buy.
81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

CONTRACTS FOR THE VALLEY RAILROAD
Proposals are invited for the graduation, mason
ry and ballasting of twenty-six miles of the
Valley railroad, between Harrsonburg and
Staunton, until the 18th of January next. aa.-l
Specifications, forms of contract and other in
formation can be obtained at the Company Of
fee in Staunton. a8 s.
Rev. Dr. Handy, Pastor of the Augusta
Church." in this county, preached in the new
Presbyterian church of this place on Thursday
and Friday nights, and Saturday morning, and
night of last week, and also Sunday morning
and night of this week. -.as s8.a -
The services were attended by large congrega-
lions who were deeply interested in the able SER
mons delivered on these occasions. XII,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

~ Go to j. A. Armentrouts and see those
beautiful new style Scarfs, Cravats and Collars,
Just received no2l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

Va CHRISTMAS TREEs.-At Armentrout e.
Cos you can buy beautiful ornaments, wax can
dies, &C., for Christmas trees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

a KEYS FoUND.--A door KEY and pad
lock key, tied together with string. were found
by M S. N. Bay by near the depot in Staunton
on Thursday last and left at the Spectator Office,
where the owner can get them by describing
them satisfactorily and paying for this ADVERTISE
ment. II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

Nc At Armentrout & Co.'S tobacco store you
can get the celebrated Apricot chewing Tobacco.
TRY IT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

Mr.. A. E. Price, son of Mr.. A. II. Price, of
this county, has been elected speaker of the Gil
ceronian Literary Society of Roanoke College,
for their annual celebration on the 22nd of Feb
ruary next. Mr. Price stands high in his classes
at this Institution, and we have no doubt he
will do himself credit on this interesting occa-
sion ...-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12
rs~O CONsUMPTEgES!

. o The sdyeraiser' having I s.n
been permanently cured of that dread disease,
Consumption, by a simple remedy, is anxious to
make known to his fellow-sufferers the means of
cure. To all wnc desire it, he will send copy
of the prescription used, free of charge), with
the directions for preparing ana Using the same,
which they will find SURE CURE FOR UU.s.sUMP-
TIoN, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS &c. Parties wish-
ing the prescription will please address
Rev ED WARD A. WILSON,
264 South Third Street. Williamsburg, N. Y.
nO7-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

va Wouldn't it be good idea for parents
and others to go to Armentrout 81 Co.'S and Sc
lect their toys, and lay them aside as there are
cannot be replaced
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12
ron SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

The Public School Teachers of the County and
City are authorized to suspend heir schools from
the 25th of December, 1871, to LIST of January,
1872 inclusive, provided theylose the time
Should these SIX teaching days intervene before
the expiration OF school month. the teacher
may extend the time for the Termination of his
school month correspondingiy SO as to make up
twenty teaching days on. his monthly report
The County Treasurer has made requisition
for the nth apportlonment of State funds for
County, and $S3 IS for the City of Staunton-
The latter will be subject to the order of the
School Board of Staunton. The former will be
distributed among the districts of the county az
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

rs J. A. Armentrout has received another
large stock of Clothing, Boots Shoes, Hats,
Caps. &C. no2l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

@ag- Farmers before purchasing their Winter
Boots and Shoes ought to look at Weller's large
stock. He thinks it would be to your interest as
we'll as ia own nor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

{ W. There is no denying the fact that Armen-
trout d 90 have the largest, prettiest and cheap
est TOYS In the CITY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

~ The ladies say it is impossible for them
to pass Armentrout s. Co.'S Confectionery with
out stopping, and harder to leave without buy
inc no21
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12
q TDHs! READ! REFLECT
q. NJ. EVELK ES
AVS keeps constantly on hand an
ELEGANT ASSORTMENT

WALNUT MARBLE TOP, COTTAGE AND
all kinds of
PARLOR SETS OF FURNITURE.
-FURNETUEgE WAREROOMS-
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands,
Siieboards, Secretaries, Bookcases,
Desks. Wardrobes, Cane and Wood
Seat Chairs, Mattresses, &c. All
new goods and warranted to be sold
lower than other parties old stock
Undertaking promptly attended to.
Adjoining the Virginia Hotel, Staunton, Va
aus
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

~ It is no wonder Weller sells so many
Boots and Shoes, for it would be strange indeed
after looking through his extensive stock, not to
find something to suit in style and price. MOI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

Those interested in what occurs III Inc coun-
try, and particularly those who feel an interest
in public affairs, should not be without the Spec
totor at this time Both Congress and the Leg
islature of Virginia are in session, and the SUD-
scription now for year will extend beyond the
time of the Presidential election. From this
time till after the Presidential election the news
papers will be of more than ordinary interest
Every one, especially every voter, should be a
regular reader Of some good newspaper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

r. Armentrout s. Go. have commenced re-
,niro their Christmas TOYS. !.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

vs. Whooping Cough-Try the Magic Relief
for Whooping Cough. 1t never failss For sale
by DR.. WAYT & Bro, Druggists. no21
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

The LITTLE CORPORAL was routed but Tot
conquered in the great fire, and the December
number has come to hand as fresh, sparkling
and vigorous as ever. 1t contains q full-page H.
lustratlon by Thomas Mast, the prince OF artists,
and among the articles we notice one iron: Hor-
ace Greedy, on Art and Industry"
This number contains many rich things and is
beau ufplly illustrated throughout.
The Publisher announces that in the next
number will begin the $500 Prize Story, written
by Helen C. Weeks, noted writer for the
Young. This will no doubt be charming story,
and all the boys and girls will be delighted with
it. Published by John E. Miller, Chicago, Ill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

@ $. III. Henkel, dentist, has returned to
MS ONCE IN Staunton, and will cheerfully wait
upon any who may require his services.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12
MOUNTAIN

DOCKY sake
This splendid TONIC is offered to the public
with sure guarantee that it will perform all it
in the treatment of AGUE and FEVER, DYS-
PERSIA, INDIGESTION, LOSS OF Ape
TITE, WEAKNESS, and GENERAL DE-
BILITY. 1t strengthens and invigorates the
Muscular and Nervous System, Purifes the
Blood, by causing more healthfnl assimilation
of food, increases the Appetite, allays every
symptom of Dyspepsia and creates new life and
vigor to debilitated and enfeebled constitution.
Manufactured by
HOUSE s. SULLIVAN,
9l5 Bank street, Richmond, Virginia.
For sale by Trout, Stribling s. Berkeley, and
others, Staunton, Va.
au22-1y
~ The subscriber. on the Sth of September,
1871 having associated with him in business,
owen Morris GOOde.
the business will be conducted under the style
of o. G. NORRIS g CO., at a'meg and conanno-
dious store room, in the stone building on Au-
gusta street, first door below Posoetes Corner,
and two doors above the Office of the Spectator.
-.. e o. G. MORRIS.
We are now receiving a large stock ofnew sta
pie and fancy dry goods, also boots, shoes, hats,
queensware, and general assortment of grocer
les all of which we are determined to sell upon
the most reasonable terms. We respectfully So
licit a call and we will sell the goods.
o. G. MORRIS & co.
P S-My establishment on Water street near
the Market House is still kept open with Gro
ceries choice selection of liquors tobacco, salt,
leather SC A call from old customers and
others respectfully solicited.
seI2-tf O. G.. MORRIS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

Tho Comnany VALLEY L. b. is fortunate in
lbaxing for President, Mr. Robert II rrett, uni
ting in himself the vigor OF youth with the vast
and valuable information gained from his ancesc
for the cornet-'the organizer of success" of
great commercial enterprises. -LersnetoH 0"-
szette.
1t will be seen that the Lexington Gazette calls
the ancestor of Mr.. Robert Garrett President
ftbe Valley Railroad Company, the coTneF OF
O., eat co, nmercial enterprises" As the "cornet
Is 8 wind Instrument, this is not very compll-
~ en4arv. We suppose it meant to say, the Car
n, ,t-"the organizer of success" The Gazette
q. uIed attention 10 a typographical error in a
M srriaoe notice published IN this paper, and we
m e,vtion the above error in that journal merely
to ms,,nd it of the truth contained in the adage,
tb,st 44tbose who live in glass houses should not
be- SO Endiscreet as to throw stones.
To BUILD UP A Tow -g.-The Vest Point Star,
in speaking of what is Teeded 10 ouiio up
town, says that, first and mainly we neeo
spirit OF liberal enterprise on ae pare ~ Dusi
ness men-a spirit that is always LOOKUP an0@1
lot the pest way to improve the place. to ara"
atsehIioh 10 It's advantages. and to induce per
maheht settlers TO come amongst US e spirit
always ready to take hold of an ENTERPRISE. and
push 1t along so as TO insure its success. People
of a passive or negative disposition never do
anything towards helping on place if it grows,
it is without any assistance from them; they are
mere drones in hive, and while they may never
do any harm, they never do much good. 1t is
your bold, active, persistent, self-reliant mar
who always succeeds, and it is this class of PEG
pie, above all others, that builds up and sustain
every great public enterprise. While others are
planning and getting ready to work, they hay,
gone ahead and reaped all the rewards of sue
cess"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12
va NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED AT
GLADK Els Na.

Vs. Benson's Salalem Broth is strictly Sci
entifc and vegetable Compound, procured by
the distillation of Roots and Herbs. 1t is the
result Of years Of research, and is recommended
by the medical fraternity whenever it has been
introduced 1t is warranted to cure all diseases
of the skin. For sale by all druggists MOI
W. Go to Armentrout & Co. and see the new
novelties in the Toy line.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

LIST OF PATENTS The following patents
were issued from the U. S. Patent Office to citi-
zens of Virginia for the week ending Deer 5th
1871, and reported for the Spectator by ALExAN-
DER s. MASON, Solicitors of Patents, Cos Seventh
street, Washington D. c.:
Earth Closet-D. B. Collins, Richmond.
Broom Thomas r. Evans, Blacksburg..
Medical Compound for Curing Hog Cholera
G. L. Jones' Peder Township.
Stirrup tor Cart and Dray-Shaits-W llllam b.
Mcclure, Alexandria lz t..t+- F
FAIR-We invite attention to the notice of
the Fair to be held at Churchville, commencing
Christmas night, by the Ladies of the Loeb
Willow congregation. We understand that lib
eral contributions to the Fancy Department have
been made by generous friends in New York,
Richmond, Lexington, and other places, and we
have no doubt the entertainment afforded on the
occasion will be highly creditable.
These Ladies are working in behalf of weak
church and the congregation have, during its
short existence, expended within themselves
nearly ten thousand dollars for church purposes
Having done so well, they deserve help
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-12

Or REWARD.-Strayed from the neigh
%. borhood of Turk Gap, a large white
Seer s with black ears.-right ear cropped and an
underkeel in the left. The above reward will be
paid for the recovery of the steer or for any in
formation that will enable me to get him.
G. CLINE,
no28-3t Mt. Sidney p. 0.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-07
An Insalubrious Sea,on.

Spring IL welcome, but not It's diseases
We should be glad TO havezits biodn with
out its fogs, its vapors, its sudden changes
of temperature, and the agues, fitsof indi.
gestion, bilious attacks, and otter har-
rassing disorders which they engenler. AS
this cannot be, 1t behooves all sensible peo-
pie to do the best they can to escsoe such
serious drawbacks on the poetr. OF the
season. Ask any physician what tie weak
and delicate ought to do when miasIna
infects the air. The answer will u, "tone
and regulate the system" But HOY? That
is the important question. A dom medi-
cal men would probably recommend as
many different medicines. On he other
hand, the thousand who have tsted the
virtues of Hostetters Stomach Filters rs
an invigorant and Alternative, viii recon-
mend but one, the wholesome preventive
and restorative In which their owl experi-
ence has taught Them 10 trust. A curse Of
this rare vegetable stimulant, commenced
now. would save many pang to he feeble
and debilitated. II would be wise economy
too, for it would probably preclude the
necessity for medical advice. Without dis
arrangement to profession which Ill intel
ligent men and women respect ant honor,
it is just as well, If possible, to keep out Of
he doctors hands, and they wodd have
comparatively few cases Of fever aid ague,
dyspepsia, biliousness, nervousness, and
general debility to attend to, IL Thu agree
able and healthiul specific were inuniveI-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-07
~Retiring Oflieials."

A correspondent Of the Intelliye"esr
speaks of "the want Of the courtesles
usual everywhere towards retiring Of
ficials,'' displayed ou theoccasion OF the
recent Inauguration ceremonies at
Charleston. The truth is that the only
discourtesy shown was exhibited by those
same retiring officials themselves.
They were so extremely retiring that
they remained sullenly in their offices
and refused to bear any part in the cere-
monies or festivities Of the occasion.
Governor STEVENSON was finally COM
PEELED by shame to come out from his
retirement, after repeated and urgent
invitations to do what ordinary courtesy
would have dictated that both he and
his associate officers should do without
prompting or special invitation.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-07
The Golden Rule.

The golden rule for those who are suffer
ing from.lung disease of any sort is to take
medicine in time. II will not do TO put of
from day to day, the use. of medicine
which has been known TO cure some of the
most stubborn diseases of the lungs to
which We are liable That medicine is DR.
kEYsER's LUNG CURE. Infallible in the
first stages of lung diseases, a cure IN the in
termediate stage, and an alleviant in the
last stages OF pulmonary consumption.
The cost Of a bottle is a mere trifie, and
many a one has been snatched from an I'M
timely grave by needing the salutary advice
here recorded. DR.. KEYsER's LUNG CURE
is the sine qua non" of lung medicines,
and the use OF single bottle will always do
good, can never do harm, and will cure an
ordinary cough in less than q day. DR.. Key
ser's principal office for lung and other
obstinate chronic diseases is l67 Liberty
street, Pittsburgh. $50 per bottle. nyour
druggist does not keep 1t, send five dollars
to DR.. Keyser, and he will send four bottles
securely boxed, by express, with full direc-
tons how to use 1t.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
-.O:-
The Great Discovery.

Tie most famous medical men of the
present day agree that in the whole science
of medicine, there is no remedy for the cure
of Dyspepsia, Chills and Fever and Kidney
Affections, that possesses such marvellous
curative powers as MISHLER'S HERB
BlTTERS. They speak from experience,
and are beginning To use the great House-
hold Remedy TO the exclusion of all Others.
Thus far It has never failed in any case
This is the great and standard medicine OF
the present age. Its herbal constituents are
skillfuly compounded, ii is pleasant in
taste, and always efiicacious, and its mighty
reputation now extended all over the civil
lied world rests securely on its unquestioned
merit. 1t should be taken now. Delays are
always dangerous. Sold by all druggists
and dealers. DIR. s. b. Hartman Il Co., Pro-
prietOrS, Lancaster, Pa.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-07
berkeley aud Jefferson.

Special dispatches from Hon. FRANK
HEREFORD, at Washington City, and
from Hon. c. FAULKNER, at Martins
burg, received yesterday, convey the
gratifying intelligence that the Supreme
Court Of the United States rendered
their decision yesterday morning in
favor of West Virginia in the case re
Gently argued before that body concern
ing the counties of Berkeley and Jetler-
son. We are not informed as to the
full scope Of the decision, but presume
that it will end the suit. The argu-
ment was made upon point Of law,
but it seemed also to involve the merits
of the case under consideration, and the
decision of the demurrer in our favor
will probably carry with it the final de
termination o! the case.
The sentiment of the people OF Berke,
lev and Jefferson counties has been
much modified during the past few
wears, and there can be little doubt that
large majority of the citizens of those
counties would now vote in favor of re,
naming in West Virginia. The effect
of this winters legislation will be to
make them still better pleased to re-
main under the jurisdiction ofthe new
State, and to remedy all the real causes
Of complaint which have heretofore ex-
listed among them. From what we
have been able 10 learn of the sentiment
of the people OF the counties directly
concerned, we are well assured that the
decision Of the Supreme Court will give
them as much qualification as it will
create throughout the entire State.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-07
The General Election Law.

We are glad to find that We have been
mistaken concerning the provisions OF
the general election law passed by the
Legislature. The bill which we pub
lished some time ago in relation to this
subject was one introduced in the Sen
ate. 1t was finally dropped, and the
House bill adopted in its stead. The
latter, although we are assured it was
mailed to us from Charleston, we had
not seen until Yesterday, and we are
gratified to find that the Objectionable
features of the Senate bill have been
carefully excluded from the law as
passed. No change is made in relation
to the officers by whom the elections
are to be conducted, with the exception
that they are not to be required to
take the test oath as heretofore, but
only an oath to support the Con-
stitution of the United States and
the Constitution OF this State,
and to faithfully perform the
duties required Of them by law.
The inspectors Of elections are to be
chosen by the people as under the for
mer law, and the Governor has no
power to appoint any of these officers.
All of the old law that related to the
registration of voters is completely
stricken out and every vestige of the
abominable system is repealed. The
and inspectors of elections
in the several townships are to receive
the votes of all who are coustitutionaily
qualified; provided, thatii the right OF