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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14
Counting Under Diffieulties.

l made the acquaintance of a young lady
once at party, who was rather good looking
and l. being rather susceptible, of course fell
in love.
l accompanied the young lady home, but had
a very polite invitation from the young lady's
father to stay at home But, nothing daunted,
| resolved to win Jane Ann at all hazards If
anything | rather liked old Rs objections,
for that made the thing romantic, you know
The next evening, knowing that Jane Ann
would be at church, borrowed horse and car
riage from friend, aud went there for the
purpose of taking Jane Ann home after church
was over.
I am afraid did not pay much attention to
the sermon on that evening; aid | thought,
at that time, it was the longest had ever lis
tened to. But as everything earthly has an
end, so had that sermon; and | thought it the
happiest moment of my life when | assisted
Jane Ann into my carriage.
We, OF course, took the longest road to MIR.
Rs possible; as it was in the opposite di-
rection from my horse home, and as he had
not had his supper, he did not care much about
going; but | at last got him under way, and
then gave my attention to my companion and
commenced conversation, which ran somewhat
in this way:
Dear jamie, isn't this beautiful-whoa,
there Wnere are you going to |!
The last was addressed to the horse, who had
suddenly taken notion to turn around.
''See how beautiful the moon-whoa, there
Where in the dickens are you going tor
The horse was going square into the fence.
"Oh jamie, I've long wished for this op.
portunity to-whoa, there; confound that
horse-lve long wished for the opportunity to
tell you how much I-come out of that, you
oat-muncher Where in the mischief are you
going to2''
The horse was going into the fence again but
[ Strengthened him. and commenced again:
I've long wanted to tell you. jamie, how
much love you-come out of that, you SON.
of-a-gun What are you turning around for
and oh, jamie, if thought you-where the
deuce are you going? Whoa, there Loved
me half as we'll as-confound that horse =
Whoa, there IL love you-come out of that
I'd be perfectly con-found that horse! Yes
jamie, I'd be perfectly-darn that horse !
Whoa, therer'
was too late; the horse turned square a.
round, upsetting the carriage and breaking il
all to smash, but fortunately not hurting Jani,
or me. walked home with Jane, but never
finished my speech.
The carriage cost me forty dollars to get i
repaired, and haven't INDUCED in the luxur.
of falling in love since.
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Chesapeake DC OHIO RG5IrO0d.
Eg . IT: -;

On and after Monday, 9Th December, 1870, the
Passenger Trains will run as follows:
Mail Train will run daily between Richmond
and Staunton Except Sunday, between Gordons-
vile and Staunton).
Leave Richmond at A. M. arrive at Staun-
ton at 4.26 P, NJ Leave Staunton at $50 A M
and arrive at Richmond at 450 P. M, making
close connections at Gordonsville and Charlottes-
vile with y. A. and NJ. r. r. trains for Alexan-
dria, Washington, Baltimore Philadelphia, New
York Boston, &C.; also for Lynchburg, Knox
vile, Chattanooga, Memphis, New Orleans Mo-
bile, Montgomery, DC.
This train will run TRI-WEEKLY between
Staunton and White phur on Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday. viz: Leave White Sulphur
at $50 A. M, and arrive at Staunton at 8.39 A.
NJ. leave Staunton at 4. 80 7. M, and arrive at
White Sulphur at 10 P. NJ.
Going West passengers dine at Gordonsville
and sup at Covngton. Going West, breakfast
at Staunton and dine at Gordonsvile
This train connects with stages as follows:
AT Staunton for Lexington Natural Bridge
and Harrsonburg Passengers cannot 90 To
Lexington via Goshen, but must leave the cars
at StauntOn.
At Millboro' for Bath Alum Springs. lOmiles
and Warm Springs Is miles.
At White sulphur Springs for Lewisburg. 9
miles and Charleston, lO9 miles.
Through tickets issued to all points, North,
West and Southwest.
JAS. F. NETHERLAND,
General Ticket Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

A speaker used the word transpire in the
sense of occur, as Ibis death transpired about
3 o'clock on Tuesday" This error is becom-
ing common in our speech, public and private !;
but it is great abomination. A secret trans
pires' when it comes to light. Whatever hap
pens honestly in broad open daylight, without
any secresy about it, ought not to be slandered
by having the term transpire applied to it. A
conspiracy transpires when it is found out, and
that, whether the end be attained or not. Jno.
Randolph had a very tender English ear. One
day member of Congress, in speaking, used
the word transplre quite frequently, and always
In the sense of occur or take place. Randolph
bore it for some time, but finally lost all pa
tience. Rising from his seat he asked, MAY
L interrupt the gentleman a moment?" Ger
tainly," said the member. "Well," said Ran
dolph, 'if you use the word 'transpire' again,
| shall expire. "-Rev. j. G. Hiden, in Allan
ia Indtn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

recent overflow of the Tiber has caused great
distress in the Jewish quarter of the city Of
Rome. The river rose about twenty feet above
its usual level. submereing the business por-
tions of the city and destroying property esti-
mated at Sc, ,OOO 900 in value. The Jews had
been restricted to the Ghetto, the lowest ground
in the city, and they are, of course, the great.
est sufferers by the disaster. Large quantitie:
of the necessaries of life have been destroyed
and with winter upon them, together with the
sickness which inevitably follows upon such in.
undations, the inhabitants present case fol
the almsgiying of the charitable world. Eff
forts are making in various sections of the Uni
ted States to raise fund for the relief of the
sufferers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14
Richmond AdvertGsensesats.

No. $40 Cary ST., between 9th & 9th, Richmond.
PORTABLE AND STATIONARY STEAM ENGINES
tory Fixtures, &C., made and repaired Mill
Gearing, Brass and Iron Castings; Self -oling
circular saw arbors, with patent adjustable cone
bushing, so that saws with various sized holes
can be used on same Arbor. Circular Saws,
Machine Betting; all kinds of Brass Work for
steam engines, &C.. SUCH as gauge cocks, steam
whistles, wrought iron pipes and fittings wood
working machinery; End hand steam saw-mill-
engines on hand. All kinds of repairing prompt
ly done. Address Lock box 849.
ian24-1m RAHM & CALDER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

Died, at his residence in Page county, on the
Oath of January, 1871, Mr.. Peter Young, aged
81 years and l6 days:
The deceased was born near Darmstadt Hes
Sc, in Germany, in 1887. He served as SOL
dier under Napoleon Bonaparte, eleven years
made one of the number of the 100000 men
that invaded Russia at the time of the burning
reached their homes in that disastrous retreat
across the Alps. He would often recount the
scenes he had witnessed, and said that at night
they would lie down around their camp fires,
and in the morning there would be circle of
dead men around the fires. Some were frozen
in all positions. He was in the noted battle of
Leipsic, and many others. In 1888. he emf
g, ated to America. He retained bis war ac-
coutrements, such as his blanket, with the No.
upon it, and his uniform, until the day of his
death. Alas How many of that 10000 men
who survived that famous retreat across the
Alps are still living? Mr.. Young was Lu-
therau, by profession, and much respected by
all who knew him. b.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14
The Narrow Gauge.

A thirty-inch track is to be laid from Allen
town, Pa, to Harrisburg, by way of Reading
and Lebanon, which will test the value of the
narrow gauge roads, which have attracted so
much of the attention of railroad men for
some time past. IF this and other expert
ments, now in contemplation, shall prove sue
cessful, new impetus will be given to railroad
enterprises. The small cost of construction
and equipment of these roads will cause them
to be introduced in many localities which will
not afford the expense of building and working
a road of ordinary SIZE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

The burning of hotel at Kenosha, Wiscon-
sin, resulted in sad loss Of life. 1t equals in
horror that of the Spottswood Hotel in Rich
mond, Va, short time ago. Seven persons
were burned to death-among them a mother
and four children. The inmates of the hotel
occupying the upper stories, could not escape,
the fire having broken out in the lamp room
below. 1t was in this hotel that young Mr..
Capron, son of the Commissioner of Agricul-
ture, was so badly burned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

Gen. Grant has dairy farm near st. Louis,
with fine stock of cows A choice lot of Al
derney and Hostein cattle, of vast milking ca.
paclties,. together with select number OF Ayr
Dental farm, and he will soon have the fines,
dairy in the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

Ten thousand dollars have been appropriated
to defray the expenses of the select Commit
tee to investigate alleged Southern outrages ;"
This is the way Sadicals use the funds of the
Government il efforts to perpetuate their own
power
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

A MISTAKE. The idea has been lately pro-
mulgated that low through rates necessitate high
local rates: There was never a greater mis-
take, and there are none now to vindicate it be-
yond those managements who maintain high
local rates, and they only assert, without deign-
ing to submit any proof Wherever the prin-
ciple of low rates has fully obtained the through
rates are made to contribute to the lessening OF
local rates. and it is not an unusual thing to
find that local freights fail to pay expense OF
carriage and the loao local tariffs are only main
tanned from the net earnings on through
freights. This principle governs where the du-
ty of the railroad to the public is recognized,
and the road is not made subservient to the in.
terests of shareholders alone.-Rich. Enqui.
TPr
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poetry.
GOOD NIGHT.

Softly melts the light of day,
Shifting shadows haunt the world,
flushed the thrush's evening lay,
The martins loves have all been told,
Still wait; still wait;
And let your arms be clasped tight,
While thus kiss you, love, good night.
The hours creep on, the distant bell,
With babbling tongue tells out the hour
I would some steeple-sprite would quell
The ceaseless din with magic power,
But wait; still wait;
And let your arms be clasped tight,
And thus I'll kiss you, love. good night
Yes, fold me closer to your breast,
And hear again my whispered vow;
l would in one long peaceful rest
Pass all eternity as now.
So watt still wait;
And let your arms be clasped tight.
Thus, best, FL kiss you, love, good night.
There-you must go I yield my prize;
Sweet dreams attend you till the morn,
The moons last ray in silence dies,
As in the West she dips her horn.
So wait still wait;
And let your arms be clasped tight,
So darling, once again-Good night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

The assumption of payment of the public
debt is so intimately connected with the ma
terial interests Of the State, that there can be
no hope for general advance towards prosper
ity until the ques ion has been definitely set
tied, by her expressed determination to meet
her obligations to the last doilar.-Rich. En-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

The negro population of Virginia and West
Virginia, free colored and slave, in 1869, num-
bered 340,8l5, while in 1870 they numbered
only 314, 7s5, showing falling off Of Sc, ,O3O.
Where have they gone?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

The N. Y. World says that, with the Cover
nors of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi, and South Carolina denying any unu-
sual virulence of crime in those States; with
Governor Bullock, of Georgia, taking the same
ground by giving certificates of election to all
the members of Congress recently chosen and
with the United States House of Representa-
tives indorsing this view by admitting those
members without question, it must conclusive
ly appear that the blood-and- thunder campaign
of the administration in favor of re-recon.
struction OF the South has not even plausible
pretence in it's favor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

General Butler lately answered man who
asked him how he could defend Grant: You
forget, my dear sir, that have always been a
criminal lawyer"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14
Groceries, dc.
FARMERS, NOTICE

FARMERS, NOTICE -
Wanted, to Buy.
FLOUR, GRAIN, BACON, AND ALL
KINDS OF COUNTRY PRODUCE
FOR CASH. AT LIBERAL PRICES
And to Sell,
200 Tons Lump Plaster,
200 Tons Ground Plaster (ground here),
200 sacks SALT, and all other articles in
our line-vERY Low.
Give us trial before selling or buying, and
you will find it to your interest
POWELL & BLACKLEY..
WHOLESALES & RETAIL DEALERS,
STAUNTON, VA.
Rockingham Register and Lex. Gazette copy
and send bill to this Office.
~ A. RICHARDSON. FLOUR AND
u. PRODUCE MERCHANT,
Augusta street, Staunton, Va.
Highest Cash Price paid for Flour, Grain, Seed,
&C., &c. IS.
I respectfully inform all my old friends in the
country who have FLOUR and PRODUCE for
sale, that 1 am again in the Trade and hope they
will cali on me before selling elsewhere.
Remember the place, second door from the
Spectator Office, Main Street, Staunton, Va.
G. A. RICHARDSON,
jan31 Flour Merchant.
lust KECEIVED-A lot of Glassware
81 that has been sent on to be sold at the low
est cash prices. r. D. SEARS, agent.
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There is ghost in Fulton county, Pa, and

There is ghost in Fulton county, Pa, and
the Fulton Democrat, speaking of it, says:
ut seems there is quite an excitement at
Water Fall Mills, near the Gap, about spook,
or the mill being haunted. They say it comes
in the shape of man without head then
again in the shape of a calf or hog. On Sat
urday night there were upwards of thirty per-
sons to see it. It throws things around quite
chains on its legs, throws all the doors open
about the mill at once, runs barrel heads
through a solid floor and leaves no mark,
throws the fire out of the stove. Barrels, bags
and castings are thrown about promiscuously.
One man went to see it with gun, and went
home without it, scared nearly to DEATH"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

AIDES CITY MADE Shoes
Ia large assortment, just opened at
no15. D. a. KAYSER'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

The Legislative Troubles in Arkansas seem
likely to end In a civil war in that State. The
Governor and Lieutenant Governor are at dag
gers points, and the two houses of the Legis-
lature are so equally divided that no positive
measures can be taken by either party legiti-
mately. Under this pressure it is probable the
Governor, whom we know from his past ac-
mination, will declare martial law and have the
scenes of 1867 repeated, when negro militia
! swept the State and kept rebellious democrats
under subjection.-M r Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

s TRAyERs PHILLIPS. j. FRED. EFFINGER.
ENHELLEPS IL EFFENGER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
will practice in all the courts of Augusta and AL
Ieghanv. and in the Circuit Courts of Rocking
ham, Rock ridge and Nelson.
Gas Special attention given to collecting.
fulvh-fv
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DIR. q. HI. HENKEL.

GEORGE MI. HARRISON,
w ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
will practice in all the Courts holden in Augusta
county, and in the Circuit Courts of the adjoin-
ing Counties. >,
Sa- Strict attention given to the collection Of
Claims.
Office-East of Courthouse over Court OF
AppeaIs Room. aug21y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14

XTANTED-TURKEYS AND CHICK
w ENS-The highest cash price paid, at
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14
Groceries and Produce.

FAMILY GROCEREES-Co Coffee Sugar,
T. Molasses, Cheese, Tea, Macaronl, Candles,
Coal Oil, Bacon, Flour, Corn Meal, &c, for sale
low for cash by II. A. GLENN q co. &
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-11-08

a FEW reasons why they should ha7o th.
n preference over all others:
/. Wheeler j Wilson's Sewing Machine il
much simpler than any Of tho others; re-
quiring less than half the amount of ma.
chinery.
2 Az the rcsu,t Of this simplicity, this me-
chine is much lt-s liab!c thnn the others t.
get out OF repair.
8. Another rcrut ~ lAis simplicity i.
greater durability.
4 Another result is less friction. and, con.
seqnently, greater ease and rapidity OF mo.
lion, with lcss noise.
8. And creates, OF all, that it lscs no Shut
tie, and makes the .ock stitch.
1t is tho cheapest 10 buy the beet. Buy tho
machine that has justly, fairly and honora-
6ly won reputation and independence
against strong and bitter competition For
moro than twenty Years has the Wheeler i
Wilson not only stood first and foremost but
now standa tho unlivalltd Sewing Machine O.
the enlightened civilized world. Buy the ma
chine that has been thus tested and proved,
and then you are euro to get tho best. For
sale ON the easiest possible terms. Sales
room Main street. second door below PHGS1y
Office, Columbia, s. G.
A. WHYTE, General Southern Agent.
June FL 6rno
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The World Renowned Howe Sewing
Machines :.
Are The Oldest Established Of Any inMe World

IN range of work th's Machine cannot be
or thin goods. from gauze 20 heaviest beaver
coatings, or even leather, without change Of
needle, tension or thread. We will warrant
them to do this. Our f1no work ia eqnal TO
any, and our heavy work txcels that IT any
other machine in the world. Ladies wishing
to introduce the scwing into their families will
hnd 1t great saving o! time, labor and e1-
pense to at once purchase the beRt. Persons
who have tried ell machines are unanimous in
declaring this to be the easiest learned OF any
in the market. II you are prejud,ced in favor
OF any particular machine, at least examine
TIE HOWE before you purchaeo.
ALFRED G.. ELY,
General Agent for South Carolina,
Office three doors below DR.. Hcinitsh's Drug
Store, Main street, Columbia, 8. G.
Sept 81 3mo
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The OPINION OF THE ,NswsYoaK PRBss.
Hock 81 ~ n

THB OPINION OF THE Nav YORK PRBss.
Most OF, sAe New York, pspera, OF Satur-
day, offer some explanation. in their
money articles, Of the ''break" in South
Carolina bonds. It will be noticed that
Governor Scott promises that the Jan
uary interest shall be punotually paid.
The Tribune says: .wG
In State bonds there has been pref.
~ fair trade. The CHIEF activity. how.
ever, was in South Carolinas, new
January and July bonds, which declined
from 81 yesterday to 3221 to-day, though
later reaching in the street to 353l.
The late depression in these bonds is
due partially to the large sales Of bonds
hypothecated on loan, and which the
borrower was unable to lift.
The Herald says:
The Southern list was generally dull
and quiet. The new South Chrolinas
we're exceptionally active and weak, a
sudden pressure OF sales at the nor ming
board carrying the price of the July
issues down to 3221. Subsequently the
price recovered to 3554. Tie sales re-
ferred to were for the account of parties
who had pledged the bonds as collaterals
and could not redeem them, the owners
being unable to change the place of hy-
poshecation because of sensational ru-
mors as to an enormous over-issuo Of
bonds.
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T. O o K
Y 0 U r IN TIE r E ST,
Get the Best 4!

G5scS3B MY limo of WATCHES is
&SESsHY[> now full and complete. and
&zEt&aAn>t pubic may dcrcpd on
get,ih% III. D.rt ut the lowcst possible fgnrcs
az my facilities arc such that d, f. con,pcti.
tion from any market
nave also i'll store and constantly arriving
all the newes. styles Of Ladies' IN in i,;a
mona, Coral Cameo, Ftruscan. Gold Jet, &c.
elcSant designs in Chains, Bracelets, Charms
Lockeis, &c; the lat. st and most LrautiIul
patterns III solid Silver and heavy Plated
other presentations
Repairing in all branches. by the best work.
men and at rcssOna bic rates.
ISAAC SUI ZBACHER.
'"' l3 Columbia Hotel Row
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sELBY COLUMBIA c. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1871 y0

was myself cured by this treatment OF the
worst kind of Consumption. and have lived to
get fat and hearty these many years, with ono
lung mostly gone. I have cured thousands
since, and very many have been cured by this
treatment whom have never seen.
About the 1st OF October I expect to take
possession Of my new building. at the North
east corner OF Sixth and Arch streets, where
shall be pleased to Civ, advice to all who
may require it.
Full directions accompany all my remedies,
80 that person in any part OF the world can
be readily cured by a strict observance OF tho
Sumo j. II. SCdENCK. II. d. Philadelphia.
For sale BY druggists and dealers every
where: JOHN +. HENRY, 8 College Place,
Ncw YORK, wholoRalo agent. Nov 10 ty
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ARREST DECAY.-When a plant or a
tree begins to decay 1t must needs die. It
cannot be re-vitalized. But it is not so with
human beings. A human ruin can be ropair-
ed, strengthened, restored, though brown
leaf or withered blade Of grass can never be-
made green again. In the autumn Of life, or
even in it's winter wAen nature seems to be
giving way under tho pressure of years, it is
still possible TO retaTd the progress O: decay,
aud to lend to ago more than its wnnted
vigor. As q means of promoting this Object,
HOsTETTER'S STOMACH BI1yrERS is un-
questionably the most potent Of all restora-
tives. 1t will not make the old young, but it
will prevent, lessen, or sooth the inflrmitics
which arc tho usual aocompaniments Of the
decline Of life. For debility and lack OF
1t IL tho medicine that OF all others before
the world. best deserves tho bame of a spE-
cIFIc !n purity, in invigoratiDR properties
IN It's adaptation to weak stUmachs and feeble
organizations. 1t has no competitor anon
the tohlce OF tho pharmacol Ga, nor among
proprietary remedies. Besides its strength-
ening principle. it possesses Alternative and
regulating properties IF the highest order
ana as al anti-blious medicine is tar prefera-
Die to any OF tho preparations containing
mercury. Time has shown that for physical
decay. nervous debility, dyrprpsia biliuu-
disorders and intermiit ent fever, Host,:tcr's
Bittcrs is remedy without rival. his ir
the season of tho fall of tho leaf; let it re-
mind the old, tho foeble, tho sickly, to invigo-
rate and regulate their systems with this
Ereat vegtta bio tonic and Alternative E3t3
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I'VE have just returned from the North
Wv Tin second time this fail with the
nave had the pleasure OF Offering to this m ar
kes. Every department il crammed full of
choice goods Of every style, kind and variety.
4 big stock of DRESS GOODS and Mens
Hehr.they are in store and must be sold.
Also. Furs, Clonks, Shawls, Flannols, Skirts.
Blankets, Table Linen and Domestic Goods OF
AIkinds. Not:ons-a large. very large stock.
:. EVIDENCE Our friends toll us every day
*hat We sell the best aud cheapest goods in
the city; and. as we keep no fash goods. but
40 business in plain, straightforward way.
~ VIII be to your intorcst to purchase your
G0v 9 FURTEE g dTEETE