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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
NUMBER XLVIII.

In the New Orleans ''Picayune" of the 18th
inst, appears lengthy letter from sXAR1FFA.'
The paragraph below, referring to our city, is
extracted from that letter.
AT Charlottesville we left the Southern mail
route and took seats on the left-hand side, that
is the South side of the train, on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad, for Staunton. The
rue 1fom charlottesville to Staunton, dis
daneg OF tnlrty-slx miles. seemed to US the most
uehghtfui on the route. Soon after starting
we passed the University, once more making a
mental bow to its dome, and then tobacco
patches began to interest u.s. and then whispers
OF the tunnel, the tunne'' The conductor
came In and lighted lamp-and very soon we
entered Greenwood Tunnel, certainly short
one, the Keley's, certainly shorter one. but
soon after the Blue Ridge Tunnel, which is
3 Sald to be seVen-eighths of mile in length
Between Greenwood and Blue Ridge the see
merry Is magnificent, though somewhat appal-
ing to Hat land dweller Our train flew up
that mountain side with the grace of bird.
and we looked down the dizzy heights TO where
In the valley lay the county of Nelson and he
yond to where the Blue Ridge range climbed
tn the realms OF air. almost holding our breaths.
i me grading on this part of the road is sixty
feet to the mile. As we emerged from the
long tunnel we came upon the town of Wavnes-
boro, where Early had his last fight with Sher.
ldan and was defeated. We looked at the little
stream meandering here, branch. I believe.
OF the south fork of the Shenandoah and tho't
what dismal scenes had been enacted on its now
peaceful banks. A heavy shower ushered us
into Staunton, where, while stage is prepar-
ing to convey US to Stribling Springs, thirteen
miles distant, mail to you these hasty and dis
jolnted pages. We have travelled day and
night, are wretchedly weary and disgracefully
dusty. We leave the railroad without regret,
though L must say the conductors upon the
whole route from Manchac to this point have
been Invariably kind and courteous, ever atten-
tive and ready to give any information. The
rain prevents even house-top view of Staun-
ton. but shall return to it one of these pleas
ant days to visit its many fine Institutions
The trunks are lashed on-the driver shouts all
aboard Adieu, very faithfully,
XARIFFA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
Origin of Plants.

Peas are of Egyptian origin.
Celery originated iu Germany.
The chestnut came from Italy
The onion originated in Egypt.
The nettle comes from Europe.
Tobacco is native of Virginia.
The citron is native of Greece.
The pine is a native of America.
Oats originated in North Africa.
Rye originally came from Siberia.
The poppy originated In the East.
The mulberry originated in Persia.
Parsly was first known in Sardinia.
The pear and apple are from Europe.
Spinach was first cultivated in Arabia
The sunfower was brought from Peru.
The walnut and peach came from Persia
The horse chestnut is a native of Tbibef
The cucumber came from the East Indies
The raddish originated in China and .Janan
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
Never Forsake a Friend.

When enemies gather around, when the
world is dark and cherries, is the time to try
true friendship. They who turn from the
scene of distress betray their hypocrisy and
prove that interest only moves them. If you
have friend who loves you, who has studied
your interest and happiness, be sure to sustain
him in adversely. Let him feel that his former
kindness is appreciated and that his love was
not thrown away Real fidelity may be rare,
but it exists-in the heart. They only deny
its worth and power who never loved a friend
or labored to make a friend happy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

LORENZO DoW's GRAvE.-My wanderings
led me one day to an old grass-gr burying-
ground just beyond the boundary line of the
city of Washington, near its northwest corner !;
and here found the grave of one whose say
ings used to be household words among those
of like faith with himself, but of whose burial
place scarce ''any man knoweth unto this day"
the grave of Lorenzo Dow. Here, in this
retired, neglected spot, that stormy, unquiet
spirit, found its rest.-Letter to the Ne1o York
| Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

A tale of hat contains, if not moral, at
least useful hint. The wearer of the hat was
a lady, and it is unnecessary to say that she
wore it notion her head SO much as on the gi-
gantic pile of hair elaborately constructed on
her head. The hat cost e5, and was ''such a
duck" Well, lady thief took fancy to it,
and as the owner was standing 10 front of a
music shop, dexterously cut the elastic which
held the hat, and carried it off, The owner o.
the hat did not know that anything had beer
removed from her head until she accidental,
passed before window. which reflected heI
figure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
Saddles Harness, dc.
CADDLES AMP rzsPNEss 1f

y want good work, go to GEO P EITCk;S
where you will find the best assortment this side
OF Baltimore which he will sell cheap for cash.
rdd aRf harPGss R ct all and
chester and Lewisburg make) and, in fact av-
arything in his line of business.
Thanking his friends for past patronage he
hopes to merit continuance of the same
REPAIRING done on short notice.
Also, good lot of old Mcclellan Saddles and
Halters for sale cheap
Store on Main street. doors west of Augusta
nextdo to Woods s. Gilkeson's hardware store
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P0etry.
CRUISING.

What are the days but islands,
So many little islands,
And sleep the sea of silence
That flows about them all?
There, when the moon is risen,
The peaceful waters glisten
But yonder plashing-listen!
1t is the souls that fall.
The little boats are skimming,
The wlnd-led boats are swimming,
Each in silver trimming.
Apart from fleet and shore.
There not an oar is dripping,
With just cables slipping
Glides out the phantom shipping
That Wanders eyermore.
Every days an island,
A great or barren island,
A lowand or a highland,
That looks upon the sea-.
There fruitful groves are crowning;
There barren cliffs are frowning.
And rocky channels drowning
The little boats that flee.
How many are the islands,
The teelning, talking islands,
That in the sea of silence
The rowing vessels find 2
Their number no man knoWeth
Their way the current showeth;
The tide returnless foweth,
And each is left behind.
The sailors long to tarry-s
For rest they long to tarry--
When at some isle of fairy
They touch and go ashore.
With songs of wistful pleading
They follow fate unheeding
And with the tides receding
Are drifting as before.
But sometime, in the sailing
The blind and endless sailing
They pass beyond the hailing
Of land upon the lea
The lowlands and the highlands,
And all beyond the islands,
Behold the sea of SILENCE
Behold the great white sea.
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N1EW GROCERY STORE. W.

NEW GROCERY sTORE.-J. w Ut
~ ley s. Co., dealers in Choice Family Gro
ceries, Bagby's new building, Frederick street,
Staunton, Va, respectfully inform their friends
and the public that they have in store a choice
stock of sugars, coffees teas, bacon. lard, soap,
candles, fish, salt, molasses, tobacco, plaster,
brooms, buckets shoes, &C., and, in fact every
thing usually found in a frst-class grocery store.
Cash paid for country produce, or goods given
pared to supply families with anything in the
grocery line at very low prices for cash.
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VOLUME XLVIll.
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Augusta County, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
Singular Case.

A young lady of Pttsburg to all appearances
laid dead for % days. When she died (?7
there was such peculiar expression on her
countenance, and decomposition not appear
ing, her friends refused to allow her to be
buried. On the 22d day she arose with start
as if just awakened from refreshing sleep,
and was surprised upon being informed of her
Rip. Van Wrinkle slumber. About her first
self outside couple of pies. She then told
the astonished neighbors who had filed the
house that she had only been asleep and dream
ing, and became greatly annoyed at what she
thought was their propensity to tease her
for ...overseeping herself an hour in the morn
ing" 1t is a very singular case.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

A descent from the sublime to the ridicnIous
may sometimes be effected by the substitution
Of but few words. For instance, take the
beautiful lines
"You may, break, you may shatter the vase if
yoawill
But the scent of the roses will hang round it
STILL"
And read it thus
. You may break, you may shatter the vase if
you choose to,
But the scent of the roses will hang where it
used to-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

BIRTH. In the annals of medical science a
few cases--and only few-are recorded, where
women who had passed the age of three score
years have given birth to children These oc-
currences are considered extraordinary, and al
ways awaken interest among scientific men.
In one of our exchanges we find the statement
about six miles north of Warren, Pa, on the
jamestown and Warren road, aged sixty five
years presented her husband few days ago,
with healthy, bouncing baby. This is one oi
the most remarkable instances on record.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

In public speech the other day in Omaha,
United States Senator Upton, of Nebraska,
said:
II am unalteraby opposed to the ruinous
and corrupting course of the present Admins
tration, and here pledge myself to make that
opposition both open and uncompromisng. -
Rich Whi0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

Too EARLY MARRIAGES. is fact to be
observed that most of the violent and disgrace
full episodes leading to divorce, murder, self
destruction, &c., in connection with married
women, appear to be in cases where the wo-
men have had the misfortune, apparently, of
having been too early married Such was Mrs.
Fares case, married first at l6,) who killed
Crittenden, in California, and now the same
fact appears in regard to the Lake-Saviert rag
edy in that State a few weeks ago. Both par
ties to that tragedy have led very queer lives
Mrs. Julia Susan Lake, the victim, was but
thirty years old She was married at sixteen
to man named Wolf, who left her, and by
whom she had two children She afterward
married Joseph j. Coddington, and had three
children by him. He was killed 10 1866. Two
or three years since she married Augustus M.
Lake, who is now in Eastern Nevada. Last
winter she met Nelson James Savier, the hus-
band of her murderer, and was living with
him as his wife, at the Grand Hotel, in Stack
ton, at the time of the catastrophe. Julia E.
SAVER, who fred the fatal shots, is brunette,
and about forty years of age She was divor-
ced from former husband, Frank Guy Seeley,
now at Treasure City, Nevada, and also from
Aaron j. Spencer, who is residing in San Fran
cisco. She was married to Savier several years
since.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

A man out West committed suicide recently
by drowning In six inches Of water. He could
not have done 1t alone, but his wife, with that
seif-sacrlficing devotion and helpfulness so
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
The Wharton Poisoning Case-Mrs. E G
Wharton Indicted by the Grand jury.

The grand jury of the Criminal Court on
Saturday the 18th inst, indicted Mrs. e. g.
Wharton for the murder of General William
Scott Ketchum. and also with attempting to
poison Eugene Van Ness. The Indictment for
the murder of Gen. Ketchum contains four
counts. The first charges the administration
of tartar emetic and tincture of yellow jasmine
on the 20th of June, 1871, and the second by
administering poison, the name of which is
unknown 10 the same manner Oh the same day.
The third and fourth counts charge murder by
three administrations of tartar emetlc and
noison OF an unknown name, in lemonade, on
the oath OF June, In tea on the Goth of June,
and tincture of yellow jasmine on the 28th of
June, 1871.
The Indictment for attempting to poison Eu-
gene Van Ness contains twelve counts, and
charges the actual administration of tartar
emetic and deadly poison of unknown name
on the 19th goth and Oath of June. and with
minging such poison with beef tea on the oath
June, and with milk punch, of which he was
about to partake, on the 28th of June, 1871,
with intent to poison him.
1t has been rumored that Prof Akin had
completed the analysis of the stomach of Mai.
Henry Wharton, the son of Mrs. E. J. Whar-
ton, brought from Norristown some time since.
1t is also stated that no traces Of poison were
found, but no such report has been officially
made to the State attorney. Baltimore Sun
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

The Chicago Republican thus contrasts the
Indian of Coopers novels and the Indian of
to-day: ''The Indian of bygone day used to
stand on bluff, with folded arms. and gaze
sadly upon the iron hoss as it snorted through
his hunting grounds. Now he swears at the
baggagemao because he doesn't check his car
pet-bag in hurry, shakes hands with the con-
ductor, borrows chaw from the brakeman,
and, reclining upon two seats, masticates pea
nuts and reads the Police Gazette, as the ex-
press bears him to the portal of the west wind
or the northwest wind, Keewaydin. /"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

The question of the legality of Sunday mar
rlages has been raised in New York. Sunday
not being legal day and marriage a civil con-
tract, 1t Is held that no contract on that day is
binding.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

A Burlington young lady says the armies
woman of Barnum show writes very goot
foot"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

RECHARD ADAM,
"a, Richmond Steam Bakery,
18th street, Richmond Virginia,
manufacturer of all kinds of
BREAD, CAKES AND CRACKERS,
wholesale and retail.
@a- Egg. Cream Milk and Lemon Biscuits,
and every kind of Crackers, made speciality.
Va Pound and Fancy Cakes, Ginger Snaps,
Lemon Snaps Jumbles, &C.. &c
@sa- Orders from all parts of the South attended
to promptly.
Liberal discount to the trade june6-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

A bachelor in this city having read that the
Chinese cement mended everything, is tryine
it or shirt which he has just rented.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

The census of Great Britain shows that out
of about 81, 100000 people, only $4,000 are
land holders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

An awful warning to scolding wives comes to
us from Milwaukee. A woman in that city was
'jawing" her children, the neighbors, a hired
girl, and everybody in general, when her hus-
band entered and interposed a kind word
She opened her mouth for an angry reply but
spasm contracted her cheek, her lower jaw
fell, and she could neither speak nor shut her
mouth but remained in that condition. her
tongue hung out, and her eyes nearly started
out of their sockets. She had dislocated her
jawbone in her violent attempt to make sting
ing reply to her husband. A surgeon was call
ed who reduced the dislocation, bound up her
jaw and prescribed cruel diet. The old man
is now enjoying the quietest time he has had
for years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
Groceries, dc.

c.. II. RICHARDSON,
(late of Richardson s. Wheat),
New Building, Augusta Street,
Immediately opposite Splitter & Hunter, and
next door to Valley Virginan Office
STA UNION, VIRGINIA.
in connection with my Flour and Produce trade,
can sell choice Family Groceries cheaper
than they can be bought in the town.
Having purchased stock of Staple groceries
at the lowest cash rates, will sell them upon a
small profit.
Ny present stock consists in part of the fol-
lowing choice and selected goods:
SALT. EGGS,
RICE. LARD,
SUGARS, TEAS,
SYRUPS, FISH,
COFFEEs, BUTTER,
MOLASSES
MEAL, FLOUR,
BUCKETS, SOAPS,
TOBACCOS, SPICES,
COTTON YARNS, BROOMS,
ESSEN CES, &c.
[ am determined to sell at the lowest Cash
RATES My motto is qaack sales and small
profits All goods sold are warranted in every
respect as represented
Satisfaction will be rendered to one and all
do not fail to call and see me.
make specially of FLOUR-BUYING and
SELLING all brands and grades-a choice stock
of flour always on hand for family use. All
flour sold warranted as represented
I tender my thanks to all my friends and pa
irons who have stood by me so continually and
well for the past FIVE years. 7 tell them now
that am started again and will deal with them
as fairly and as literally as ever. Come one
come all, and give me trial again.
rs Be sure to remember the place for the
cheapest groceries--new brick building on Au-
gusta street, next door to the Valley Virginian
office, and Immediately opposite Splitter & Hun
ter and II. A. Glenn s. Co.
N. B.-I am not on the corner of Main and
Augusta streets as formerly, but in the rear part
of the new building, in the store room recently
occupied by Messrs P. B. s. 2. A. Sublett.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

A "FLYlNG TRAPEzE' ACCIDENT Isn't it
about time that flying trapeze'' performances
should cease? In Montreal the other night
an audience took the matter in hand and COM
PEELED pause in the show 1t appears that
during the performance one of two sisters fell
to the stage, sustaining considerable injury
The father of the performers subsequently
forced the child back upon the stage and at
tempted to make her take another leap. The
audience, however, protested several gentle
men took possession of the stage, prepared to
resist the temperance Of the child and the in
human father finally desisted and the perform
ances came to an end. That the Montreal au-
dience did right does not admit of question,
but why should these performances be allowed
at alp"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
Groceries and Produce.


JAMES H. BLACKLEY,
81 late of Powell s. Blackley)
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER
AND PRODUCE DEALER,
has opened new and full stock in the large,
house, Staunton, Va, and will endeavor to keep
constantly on hand choice selection of goods
in his line, and to give satisfaction to all who
may favor him with their patronage Particu-
lar attention will be paid to Flour, Grain, Feed
and Provisions,
Wanted-fOr Cash
GRAIN,
auS-tf JAMES Il. BLACKLEY.
"heat Fan I'VE have a No. l wheat
w Fan, such as we have been using several
years, and know to be first rate article-for
sale at moderate figures.
au8-tf BAkER BROS.
DOPE, ROpe.-All sizes for wells, and hay
aus BAKER BROS.
- eed Wheaty Seed Wheat.-A lot of
- very superior Delhi white wheat at
aus BAKER BROS.
NOffees! Cohesive have in store, lot
" of Rio Coffee, from good to choice, which
we can offer to country merchants at such figures
as must attract, and induce them to buy. Con-
suit your interest and look, before buying, at
au8 BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

YTVROMAS ID. RANSOM.
AttOrmey-at-Law.
STAUNTON, VA,
Offers his professional services in the County
and Circuit Courts of Augusta, and in the Hus-
tings Court and the Court of Appeals held IN
Staunton. Will also prosecute claims elsewhere
through legal correspondents in this and other
States. may30-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
ROBERT CRAIG.
PHILLIPS. EFFENGER & CkAkG

COUNSELLORS AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
will practice in all the courts of Augusta, Rock
bridge, Rockingham, Allegheny and Nelson.
Va Special attention given to collecting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

nR. B. II. REESE
ID HAS MOVED TO HIS OFFICE
at his residence opposite the Market House, cor
ner of Frederick and Water Streets.
Ladies will find private room where they can
consult him at all times.
Patients while under treatment can procure
board in his family.
eyo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

VETERINARY SURGERY
L. T. BELL, graduate of the New
York College Of Veterinary Surgeons, having
located at Staunton, offers his professional servl-
ces to the public Treats all diseases that domes-
tcated animals are subject to. Office next door
to Youngs Law Office. ma9-lyr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

Soldiers PensiOns.-We will attend to
making out and forwarding the applications OF
Soldiers of the War of 1872 or their widows
for the pension granted by an Act OF 4lst Con-
PHILLIPS, EFFINGER & CRAIG,
ma23 Attorneys, Staunton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
Professional Directory.
rvrITAM r. WcCHESNEY.

w ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNToN. VA,
VIII practice in the Courts of Augusta. Special
attention given to collecting
Office on Augusta street. over q. q. Jackson's 8.
july4
TRR. h. REED.
Id homeopathic PHYSICIAN,
New Brick Building,
Corner of Main and Augusta streets,
STAUNTON, VA.
@- Entrance on Augusta Street.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1871-06-29
The Cows Intelligence.

That cows have memory, language,
signs, and the means of enjoying the pleas
ant association combining tor aggressive
purposes, have been recognized, but scarce
" to the extent the subject merits.
Travelling in Italy, many years ago, we
visited some Of the large dairy farms
in the neighborhood of Ferara Inter
sperSed among much of the low lying, Un-
healthy land, remarkable for the prevalence
on it Of every fatal forms Of anthrax in the
summer season, are fine undulating pasture
lands, and the fields are of great extent.
We happened to stop at q farm house one
fine autumn afternoon when the cows were
about to be MIXED \ herd Of over one
hundred was grazing hOmeward.
The women took their positions viii
stool and pail close to the house, and as
the cows approached, names were called
ont which, st first, we thought, were ad
dressed to the milk maids. Rosa, FlOren
IA, Giulia, SpOSa, and many names, which
were noted by rs at the time, were calico
out by the OyerSeer or one OF the women
and We were aStunished to see cow attel
COW cease feeding or chewing the Cud ant
make direct, sometimes at a trOt, for III,
woman that usually MIXED her
The practice, we found, was not confined
TO one farm; all the cows on each farm
knew their respective names, and took u
their position, just as readily as the indi
viduai members of some large herds i,
this country turn in from the fields to TAX
up their places in the sheds.-L0ndoR MI
Journal.