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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07
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The Voice of Nature-The mountains peak.
Song of the fawn-"Call me early, mother
deer" a-
Boarding house bread-'Tis but a little ia
ded -four t9
Briggs attributes the redness of his nose to
indigestion.
INDIANA girls weighing less than us pounds
are called sissy.
Song for the sweeper of a theatre-"The
sweeper leaned upon her broom, and swept off
tier.
A sublime thong Fellows and Ma
sons, like masons and hod fellows ascending a
ladder, get up by degrees.
In the course of an Illinois discussion, man
is said to have had ravine built In the back
of his head with pop-bottle. . asf IS
An exchange says the grapes ou Long Island
are so large that their skins are used to cover
old umbrella frames. We don t believe it.
A Gascon, to proof his nobility asserted that
In his father castle they used no other fire.
wood than the batons of the different marshals
Of France Of his family.
A lady correspondent wishes to know the
meaning of stag parties" They are enter
tainments whereat bucks usually get enough
additional horns to make them stagger.
Mr.. Speaker" said member of the ia
maica Legislature. discussing bill for the reg
ulation of the timber trade, II know these tim
Der merchants to be most egregious rascals-
was in the timber line II years myself"
sour Major" said an American soldier,
had very long feet, and also horse that threw
every one but the Major. One evening the
Majors servant was out on the parade ground
with the horse, and, as usual, got thrown off,
when one Of the boys spoke up and said: II
know why the horse don't throw the Major. -
Why? was asked by dozen or more
well, you see the Majors got such long feet
that the horse thinks he's in his shafts.
A Vermont paper says that comparatively
recently married man in Montpelier went home
rather late the other night, after having i'm
bibed little too much, and proceeded to his
room with an umbrella he took from the rack
in the hall. The grieved and Indignant wife,
on opening her eyes, saw her husband support
ing himself by the foot-board with one hand,
while the other held spread umbrella With
establishment she cried, What are you doing
Are you crazy?" The reply was, mo, but
hic-l s'posed there'd be storm-hic-aud so
I've come prepared for it. :"
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mnAA ACRES.--VALUA LAM
~ UEa FOR SALE LYING ON hnth s;dos

0AAA AGRES.--VALUABLE LANDS
lstUU FOR SALE, lying on both sides of
Piney River, in the counties of Nelson and AM
herst, 1900 acres cleared Geo acres of which is
River Bottom The whole of this land is unsur-
passed for its fertility producing corn, wheat,
oats, tobacco and grasses, a large portion ofwhich
is now set in grass Upon this land there Is a
which can be seen at the Office of Messrs. Eehols.
Bell & Catlett, Staunton.) This property is wors
thy the attention of capitalists 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 adj
dress j. w. Warwick, Warm Springs, Bath Co.,
Va, or ID. A. Witt, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Va.
j. w. WARWICK,
don L -.
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TRACT OF LANE AT
II RrIHafG Sail. -1,h, h .ac =

i ESHRA BLE TRACT OF LAND Ar
~ Private Sale.-The subscriber offers for
sale, privately, portion of the Tract of Land
upon which he resides, lying midway between
Fishersvile and Waynesboro' Depots on the
c; d q. r R., being about p miles to either
Turnpike. Will sell any number of acres from
twenty five to one hundred On he Tract Of
fered, there is a good spring with y stream, of
water passing through the centre and 81 fine body
Of timber The land is of first rate quality and
In high state of cultivation convenient TO
schools, churches, &c. Any parties wishing TO
purchase will be met at the Depot and shown
the Tract Address
SAML H. STEELE.
June 2Oth tt Waynesooro' Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07
1871. FALL TRADE. 1874.

1871. FALL TRADE. 1877 4.
GUNS. GUNS. GUNS.
Double and Single Barrel Guns, Breechloading
and Muzzleloading Guns, of English,
French and German manufacture,
at all Prices.
Single Guns at $250, $40 $500, So 90, $12
to $40. each Double Guns from So 90 to $500
Pistols. Pistols. Pistols.
Smith & Wesson, Colts, Aliens Sharp's, and
all the popular and approved kinds
AlNA1UNITYON FOR GUNS, PISTOLS AND
s4 s9c RIFLES
SPORTSMAPS GOODS OF GREAT
VARIETY $500 81
b Best quality and at Lowest Prices. n.tl1.
Country merchants and Spcrtsmen are invited
to call and examine our large and well selected
stock of the above Goods. which we import d.
rect and buy from the manufacturers. We guar
antee quality equal to. and prices as low as any
responsible house in this country.
Orders by mail filled promptly, and sent by
POULTNEY, TRIMBLE & CO.
zoo W. Baltimore, street, Baltimore, Md.
au20-7m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07

RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
Cures the Worst Pains


IN FROM ONE TO TWENTY MINUTES.
NOT ONE HOUR ~. h
after reading this advertisement need any one
SUFFER WITH PAIN. 81 eal
Railways Ready Relief is A CURE
FOR EVERY PAIN. zesia 8l1eL
sge7 It. was the first and is n
+ THE ONLY PAIN REMEDY,
that instantly stops the most excruciating pains,
allays determinations, and cures COMPOSITIONS,
whether of the lungs, Stomach, Bowels, or oth-
er glands or organs, by one application, M from
one to taoenty minutes, matter low violent or
excruciating the RHEUMATIC, Bed-ridden,
trated with disease may suffer, e a W a VS.
Ready Relief, will afford instant ease.
Inflammation Of the Kidneys, =
Inflammation Of the Bladder,
@ Iat1amnaatioa, of the Bowels, r
Congestion Of the Lungs, Sore Throat,
Difficult Breathing, 5Palpitation Of the
Heart, Mysteries, Group, Dyptheria, Ca
tarrh, Influenza, Headache, Ioothache,
Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Cold Chills,
Ague Chills.
The application Of the READY RELIEF to the
part or parts where the pain or difficulty exists
will afford ease and comfort.
Twenty drops in half q tumbler of water will
III u lew LOIHonIS cure cramps, OpnSnuS oO|-
Stomach Heartburn, Sick Headache, Didrrhoa,
Dysentery, Colic Wind IN the Bo,oets and all In
ter7aL Pains.
Travellers should always carry bottle of Rad
a0ays Ready Relief with them. A few drops In
water will prevent sickness or pains from change
of water 1t is better than French Brandy or
Btters as stimulant. LE 5eef zzs-
i FEVER AND AGUE. M
Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There
is not remedial agent in this world that will
cure Fever and Ague, and all other Malarious,
Bilious, Scarlet, Typhoid, Yellow, and other Fe-
yers (aided by Railways Pills. so quick as RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF. Fifty cents per bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07
Dry Goods.
New STORE and CHEAP ,lG;,Ol,Oo,Ds

IN on the corner of Augusta and Frederick
streets! am now receiving a large stock of
new staple goods, consisting of cotton goods,
calicoes, plaid cotton, ginghams, bleach cottons,
also heavy WOODEN and tweed goods, boots, shoes,
hats, &C., .queensware, crockery, tinware, wood
enware. alsoa large stock of groceries, all Of
which I will sell at low figures for cash or ex-
changed for all kinds of produce Cash will be
paid for -four, wheat, corn. oats, &C. The farm
ers and everybody will do well to give me call
before selling or buying elsewhere.
se19 ST A j. A. LOGAN.
EVHE CHEAPEST CASH STORE in
Il Staunton is that of B. F. HARDWOOD,
on Main street. He pays cash for his goods, and
is therefore enabled to sell at the lowest cash
price. He respectfully informs his friends and
the public that he has now hand, and receiv-
ing daily, a GENERALsASSORT of all
kinds of goods, which he is offering for just what
they worth in cash. Give him call. ~ N 20
one can sell at a lower price. aa ju4
Z LAMA Lace Points and Shawls, from $40
Ia to $25-warranted real. Also the imita-
ton from to So. ssat,7a
JAS. A.. PIPER g. SON, rs5-
!. near the Va hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07

NEW GOODS.
IN Alderman & 20.
We have receiv ed a very large and attractive
stock of all kinds of Fall 81 Winter Dry Goods,
consisting of Eress Goods in every variety of
prices styles. and qualities.
Dress TRIMMINGS.
fotsons- a large and full stock of everything
in that department.
,Shaaots-all The late styles.
A full line of Beached MtislTns,
IO-4 Sheetings, 8
5-4 do
Brown Muslins
Canton Flannels,
Cloths and Cassimeres Ladies' Shoes,
CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS.
We invite our customers and purchasers gen-
orally to examine our stock before purchasing
Our prices at all times shall be as low as any
house in Virginia for the same quality OF goods.
We keep no damaged or imperfect goods
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07

~ 10 new article)
Japanese Poplins and Silks,
Brocade Grenadines, very low,
Striped Grenadines,
Buff Blue and Pink Jaconets'
White ground Brocade English Grenadines;
In connection with the above we nave every ths
'ther style and variety of dress goods ah ine
10 wer thar. goods bought earlier in the, season.
At any rate no house can sell lower thah our
go DDS are marked. TRY US AND SEE'
JAMES A. P1PEK cCN;
near Virginia hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-07

~ BLANK-BOOKs AND PRINTING
FOR BANKS, INSURANCE COMPANIES
AND RAILROADS. SPECIALITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
AUCTION. S.aLES.

COMMISSIONERS SALE. -Inexecutionot
Osa decrece of the County Court Of Prince Will
liam County, rendered on the. 9Th day Of August,
1871 in the suit Of James Z. Hcrrell plaintiff rs
"a & ". r. r. Company, the under signed viii
offer for SALE at public auction, onITHU RSpA1,
18th day of, October next at eloren o'elocki =;
M, at Gainesville Depot, that valuable TRACT !,
Depot, between the Haymarket Turnpike,a md
the o., A. & ~. r. r., containing by recent
survey l5k acres, and now in the occupation OF
james Z. ucrrcll aforesaid. 4.
The improvements consist of a substantial, we'll
finished, and convenient dwelling house, As by
. fcet) fronting the Thoroughtare Turnpike, and
about 800 yards from Gainesville Depot, lately
built at cost of 81, 500; two stories and base
lnent; it contains rooms, in basement; rooms,
and 2 good sized linen closets, on the second
floor; FIRE place, or. arrangement for stoves, II
every room but!one; u handsome enclosed porch
nr,ombra in front, and large bay window, IN the
Southern end; an excellent we'll of pure soft
water in back yard; convenient outbmktings,
and about IS choice. young fruit trees, upon the
premises. 80 - IL -. ..' .i'y. - ~, i-i
Terms: One-tenth of the; purchase money! to
be paid in cash. the remainder; iIStwo equal pay.
tncnts, ut one and two years, from the day Of
sale; the deferred payments to bear interest," to
be secured by tho bonds. OF the purchaser, with
good surety, and retention of title to tho land
until said payments are made in full; and the
land to be resold, at the. risk of,the purchaser,
upon failure to comply With the terms Of sale
Persons desiring to examine improperly, are
referred to Mr.. Herreil, who can always be found
upon the premises and WI be gsd 6 TO- snow
them. - La WitENCE b. ia Lok, D
Hs. CHAS EJSINCLAIR.i A. De-.
sep 23-cots o.. .-.. ": Commissioners
,." EMannassas Gazette copy :. . .-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
by r. A. Kerby, Auctioneer.

DUBLIC SALE OF A HOUSE AND LOT
L NEAR THE O., a. s. NJ T.. R.jDEPOT,
IN ALEXANDRIA, A.-As substituted trus-
tee under the deed OF trust from John W. and
Elizabeth NJ. Richardson to Gilbert s. Miner,
dated December 10th, 1857, and recorded in iber
Y, No. 8, folio 2S1, shall proceed to SOIL by
public auction, in front OF the premises, on SAT
URDAY, September 23d, 1871, at l24 p. M, the
LOT OF GROUND, with the two-stery a.
BRICK HOUSE thereon, situated on the Ha
north side of Duke, between Fayette and Payne
streets, to satisfy the debt, &c, secured by said
deed of trust. -,-' 49,.
Terms: Onc-tenth cash; the remainder in
three equal payments st G. - and IL months al
ter dali, with interest; the deferred payments to
be secured BY deed Of trust on the property,
and the purchasers negotiable notes. well en-
dorsed, Cost of c"nveyancing to be borne by
purchaser. e..
aug 22-td ID. l.. SMOOT, Sub. Trustee
51As'The above sale is postponed until TU ES-
DAY, the 81 OF October next, at the same hour
and place. sop G5.ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
DUBLIC NOTICE.

This is to notify my friends and tho public
generally that l am now prepared to furnish
them with STOVES OF ALL DESCRIP-
TIONS, having made arrangements with the
manufacturers which will enable me to soil ut
rates rs low rs the same articles can be obtained
in the Northern cities. My stock is large. My
experience OF 80 years in the business with my
personal attention, think entities mo to claim
orthe public liberal patronage. My aim and
object Is, it has always been, to deal faithful
ly with all, and give. full value for their money
would request of all in want of COOKING
STOVE to call and examine my cooking stove
and prices before purchasing elsewhere / also
call attention to -.
- ~ BIBBS HEATER, - |--....i
For heating 3 rooms, the best Fireplace Heater,
l think, that is made Warranted in every case
to act we'll My stock Of stoves and tinware is too
varied to mention, but Iwouid invite all in want
to call and examine for themselves.
.s.,.. ENOCH GRIMES.
aug 23-tf 46 KING St., Alesandra, Va
NEW FALL GOODS :. 90.
IN VIM N. BERKELEY .'
Has just opened large and well selected assort-
ment Of seasonable goods, purchased on the very
best terms. lie is enabled to ottor great induce
ments to buyers, and soicits q call from his
friends from city and country. sep Is
7 AIDES FINE SHOES ut
IL Sep2l WADDEY'S, = King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
DOuBLE DAILY TRAINS.

on and after SATURDAY, July /, 1871, tive
daily passenger trains will run between W ASH
TNGTON and LYNOHBURG, etiecting double
iaily CONNECTIONS through between NEW YORK
s,' NEW ORLEANS. At Gordonsville con-
ncction is made by mail train with the Chcsn
mo eko and Ohio Railroad daily, Sunday except
cd. to Richmond, Stallnton and the Y RGlN MA
SPRINGS; ut Lynchburg with Atlantic, MIS-
sissippi and Obi" Railroad for the est ahn
Southwest, and at Washington for the North
and Northwest.
Leave Washington daily ut G.55 Il. IN. and $50
n. m. and Alexandria at Il. m. and G3O p. m,
striving at Lynchburg at sos y. m. and a. H.
Leave Lynchburg ut . n. nj. and III p. m ar
rive st .llexandria ut OBS y. m. and T.. a. ~,
and at Washington at &. 10 p. ~ and = 20 a. m
For MANASSAS DIVISION leave Washington
daiIy (exccpting Sunday with main line tram,
ut G65 a. m. and Alexandria ut 800 II. H.
Leave Marri.ssas Junction ut 800 H. m; pass
Strasburg at l2:45 p. M, and arrive AT nnTrs"',
burg Mt $40 y. m, connecting with Harmon ~
Co.'S. Stage Lines to Stanton, Rawley Springs,
Eastward, leave IIarrisonburg ut 0:15 II. m.
bass Strasburg ut l2:45 =. M, arrive mt Manassas
Junction at 400 p. M, connecting WIN man
line through to Washington and the North and
West. ,
Good connections, by comfortable coaches, are
made to Fairfax Court House from Fairfax sta
ton to Mddleburg from Plains; and t" Upper
vile from Piedmont.
Both tho Eastward ana westward Doup: LaihS
make close connection ut Strasburg Mth T.
Winchester and Strasburg Railroad to WIN ="
ter, Harper's Ferry, Capon Springs, &c
Elegant sleeping cars are run daily betRch..
New York and Lynchburg, without change
Also cars through between Baltimore and
Lynchburg, avoiding the Inconvenience Of trans
for in Washington. ....,
Through tickets and baggage checked to all
prominent points.
me- Excursion tickets ut reduced rates, good
(, list October. to all the principal Summer r"
sol is Of Virginia. n,,
;o.9-tf ... General Ticket ,gcnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
C4BE.NETF UR.NITURE.
III. DeVAUGHAN,

CA B1NET MA h + +,
And Dealer in
NEW AND SECONDHAND FURNITUR RE,
,-, No. II9 King street, .r.
Next door to Brengle's Confectionery store, }
~. ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Has on hand and is constantly increasing a
large and varied assortment of FURNITURE,
which he is offering at very small profit.
His PARLOR SUITES, upholstered in hair
cloth) Marble-top Tables, What ots, Walnut
Rocking Side and Reception Chairs, Lounges,
Bedsteads, Wardrobcs, Hair and Cottop-top
Mattresses, Wash Stands, Centre, Breakfast and
Dining Tables, Office, Dining Rocking, Side
and CRildrcn's Chairs, will bear an inspection,
and will be sold Quality considored) as low as
they can be bought in this or any other market.
can S-2Tn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28

LITERARY AGITATION in Joaquin Miller's
poem Of Kit Carson s ride, he begins by repre-
scnting Kit Carson astride a bareback, per;
fectly naked horse. Before he concludes n ms
ride, it is stated by the poet, he rose in his
stirrups" for some. purpose or other. How
man on bare-backed horse. could manage to
rise in his stirrups is a question which threat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
THE GAZETTE. !
THURSDAY EVENING, ,SEPTEM Der q

INrEMpERANcE AND RAILWAY ACCIDENTS
The National Grand Lodge Of Locomotive
Firemen assembled in St. Louis on the 2lst
instant, and at the opening proceedings was
addressed by the Grand Master, Henry Hopp-
man ot New York. In the course of his re-
marks that gentleman said: II think the ques-
ton of intemperance is one Of the utmost i'm,
nortance to us as railroad men. No man of
Incorporate habits is worthy of the lowest po-
sition within the gift Of any railroad company.
venture to say that more than half the ae-
cidcnts that occur on the various railroads
throughout the world are due to men that
habtually use Intoxicating drinks This testi-
mony is of some Importance, coming from a
prominent member of the one class Of men who
know more than others can whereof he speaks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
FURNISHkN'G gems

FUR.NIsHE.vG gems.
FALL OF 1871
GEORGE G.. HENNING.
No. 40 Seventh street, Washington, d. G.,
Clothier, Draper, Tailor,
AND DEALER IN GENTLEMEN's BE-
LONGINGS.
Offers to purchasers q greater variety of goods
than heretofore, most Of which arc either made
BY his workmen or made specially TO order for
him, and customers may always rely upon get
ting tho best articles at the very lowest prices,
and MI will be charged but
ONE PRICE,
from which the statesmen are not permitted to
deviate for any one.
SACK OVERCOATS, FROCK OVERCOATS,
WING OVERCOATS, CAPES, SC.
BLACK FROCK COATS,
0....;.... ...' BLUE FROCK COATS,
GREEN AND OTHER COLORS,
AND VESTS TO MATCH,
SACK, DERBY AND BON COATS,
SILK, CLOTH and CASHMERE VESTS,
BUSINESS and DRESS SUITS. sc.
nArWill show the largest assortment Of hand
some PANTALOONS, home manufacture, ever
exhibited in Washington.
Rubber Clothing,
Buckskin and Cloth Gloves,
Fine Neckwear and Hosiery,
Undershirts and Drawers,
- Fine Cloths, Cassimeres, Doeskins Vest
ings, &C., by the yard or pattern.
Garments made to order in tho best style,
Agency of the
-. DAVIS VERTICAL FEED
SHUTTLE SEWING MAc.H1SE
The largest the simplest, + % hos,
Descriptive circulars of til; machine s.ut 70
any address '''"N
ONLY o. III PRICE
th' ,RGE c. HENNING,
4l0 Seventh street, n. W.,
90. Washington, d. q.
Wsshin gton, sep IL. eo3m
OgA hER CITY D. RESs SHIRTS are high
" ~ recommended n fit, finish, style and du
raciin y. Those in want of Shirts that will giv'
satls action in every nart ocular should make thel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-28
FOE S4LeEi OR RENT.

nor RENT-The SPOKE FACTORY on
Il Water street, opposite tho Jameson
Bakery, formerly occupied by James G. Yer
Plank. Inquire of GEO. E. FRENCH, No.
95 King street: ----...--.------- sep zl-lm- -
sss...s FORSALE-A very desirable THREE
EEEE STORY ,BRICKDWELLING HOUSE
on Fairfax between Duke and Wolfe Streets al
Joining the lst Presbyterian Church, has all the
modern improvements, including gas, water anc
furnace rooms large and desirably situated
front and back yard, has also No. brick stable
and carriage house, opening on spacious alley.
Everything is in perfect repair. Terms easy or
very low for cash If not sold by October lst
- 20 ''' '' .pp' TOLSON & CO.,
... p. ..,.1.t Corner King and Water streets.
We have, also, 800 ACRES OF LAND in
Maryland, miles from the ferry opposite, and INC
6 miles from Washington ID. {. Improved with
dwelling and out-buildings, for sale low for cash.
or on oasy terms. Possession given Immediately.
sen lSytf II r.: TOLSON & co.
- FOR SALE OR RENT-My present res
H$i idence, No. 2l0 Prince street, is for sale on
accommodating terms, or Will be rented to
good tenant. Possession given on the 1st day
o. SEP oo' ii0tf IT Il" DAVID A. WINDSOR.
ToR RENT-WAREHoUSE No, Is King
a street. Apply next ID door r to 2 6 ,rDDv 81
aug is - - - u hing street: ,
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
llGOACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, on the
Middle River Turnpike miles from Washing
tor. and from Alexandria, with beautiful view ,e
oftle latter city and of the Potomac river: The
improvements consist of BRICK Dwell @s
LING HOUSE, with all the necessary oat. Na
buildings, and: an abundance Of choice r4it o
all descriptions. The farm is we'll watered, ana
has on it a plenty of timber: :. - ...,,.,'
300 ACRES HEAFILYTIMB EREDL LAND
-S miles from Washington city--same distance
from Alexandria, and abeut3 miles from q sta
ton on the w. & O. r. r., Offering ready mar
ket.for wood and timber
, A FARM, in Fauquier county, miles below
IWsrrenton, and within two miles Of station on on
tho Warrenton branch of the O., A. j. NJ; 4. H.
The tract contains about 400 acres Is well TIM
bered and watered, and is considered line graz
ing land. f.r. .@ ~, r,.. - ,.,,..
The above property, the title to which is with
out defect, will be sold cheap and upon accom-
modating terms. Apply to 4. B., Gazette office
feb LIT 49,. .... ,...,: ...sr.-.t