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Railroads in Virei nia.

We see a CLEAN Of hope in the Glowing,
which we extract from an editorial of the Bal
timore Gazette.
. Pennsylvania interests now control all the
roads they need in Virginia The liberal priv
ileges recently given to the Chesapeake and
ONO Road give to New York capital still more
desirable advantages The charters of the
Lynch burg and DanviIle Road, and of the Vir-
eina Valley Road open up new fields to Balt-
more enterprise and In a comparatively short
space of time Virginia will find itself inter
seced by great highways, built for her with
foreign capital The end will crown the work.
We shall hear no more then of the influences
of the narrow minded and exclusive Souihside
party, but. under a new regime, Virginia,
which has so long slumber ed, will arouse, and
take he lead in the march of progress. In
doing So it must not be forgotten that it will
simply be carrying out the policy advocated
and maintained against much individual oppo-
stion, by Virginia noblcst son. It was Gen
eral Lee who was among the first to advocate
the adoption of liberal policy in regard to
the construction Of new roads, policy which
he supported earnestly and vigorously, even 10
the close of bis life, when pain and Illness
gave him little heart to interest himself in any
thing, unless Influenced by that high sense Of
public duty which characterized his whole ca
reer"
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Death Of Rev. Father Weed.

Rev j. Amber Weed who has been for sew
eral years Rector of St Francis Church Cath
olic) of this place, died in Norfolk, on Thurs
day last. His remains were taken to Rich
mond on Friday, and buried as he had request
ed, in the Shockoe Hill Cemetery In the family
section. The funeral services were performed
by Bishop McGill. in St, Peters Cathedral. =
After reading the burial services, the Bishop,
saws the ENQUIRER, ''ascended the altar and de-
livered short discourse, in the course OF which
he spoke very feeliqgy Of the deceased. He
said he was not altogether unpreparad tor the
sad news that bad reached him, foF he had
seen for some time past that the deceased would
soon be called away from his lahors That the
Rev Father Weed had been SO jealous and
earnest 10 the work of his holy mission that he
had lost sight of himself, and had died from
the effects Of labors for the benefit OF the souls
of others. The Bishop said that Father Weed
had. before entering the Catholic Church, been
minister of the Episcopal Church, but after
much study and deep research had united HIM
self with the church in whose service he bad
died, That from the first day Of his admission
into the church unto the hour OF his death his
conduct had been such as not only to merit the
entire appreciation Of his superiors. but also
that of those over whom he was placed
In his trial last week at Union. Monroe
county, W. Va. Buck johnson, the colored
man who killed Mr., Gee. w. Hunter, was
found guilty of murder in the first degree.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28
Deaths.

On the End of March, near Waynesboro, DA-
yID w. HARRIS in the 10th year of his age.
On the End of March, at his residence near
Waynesboro, SAMUEL KoINER, Sp., in the 10th
year of his age
On the 9th February, near Salem, ROBERT B.
DUNLAP, infant son of Robert B. and SaIome F.
Dunlap, aged year and 8 months.
On Sunday, March 18th, at McGaheysvile,
Rockingham county Va, JoHN n, son of John
E. and Emma L. King, aged year.
Near Spring Hill, Augusta county, on March
18TH SARAH BELL, daughter of B. j. and r. M.
Mason aged months and II days. She was too
much of an angel to remain on earth.
CovINeToN, VA, March 18th. 1871.
At a Gail meeting of the Friends of Temper
ance of this place. March 18th, 1871, the follow
ing preamble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted by the Council, in memory of our wor-
thy and much loved brother Thompson Meal
lister, who died on the night of the 18th instant
Whereas II hath pleased God in the inscruta-
BILE dispensations of His Providence to call from
our midst brother Thompson McAllister-a Wor-
thy, valued and noble member of our order,
and sympathizing with his family in their sad
bereav EN- ent-therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Captain Nc
Allister this community has lost 8 valuable and
worthy citizen the church jealous and devoted
member, this Society one whose zeal and exam
pie cannot be supplied his wife, kind and af-
fectionate husband his children, an indulgent
and devoted father; society, one of its main pill
lars and the State, citizen who was as brave
and gallant in war as he was courteous and gen.
tie in peace And that we will attend his funer-
al in body tomorrow
Resolved, That we tender the family of the
deceased brother our sympathies in this the hour
of their sadness, and that we wear the badges of
mourning prescribed by our order.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be
furnished the family of our deceased brother.
and forwarded to the Staunton Spectator and
Central Presbyterian for publication.
+. M. WILEY.
J. P. PAYNE,
VIM SKEEN
Comuittoo cf Covinrton Council No 90
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Spec5OI Notices.
We ask attention to this unrivaled
FAMILY MEDICINE.


The PAIN KILLER is, by universal consent, al
lowed to have won for itself reputation unsu r-
passed in the history of medicinal preparations
Its instantaneous effect in the entire eradication
and extinction of Pain, in all its various forms
incidental to the human family, and the unso-
licted written and verbal testimony of the mass
es in its favor have BEEN and are its best adver-
tisement.
For evidence in favor of the PAIN KILLER for
Ministers Sore Throat or Bronchitis, read the
following:
GENTs-The Pain Killer has been a constant
occupant of our house for over two years, and a
portion of the time it has been the only medi-
children complain of being sick, without having
them ask in the same sentence for Pain Killer.
For several years before l became acquainted
with the Pain Killer had suffered a great deal
from an affection in my throat, thought by some
physicians to be Bronchitis, by others to De hat
is called Minister Sore Throat At one time it
was SO severe that | was obliged to give up
preaching. Within few months after | had
become acquainted with the Pain Killer. / had
another attack from that distressing complaint
| tried my new-found medicine, and, to my as
constituent and delight it produced wonder
fully soothing effect. In short time / was
wholly relieved. Since that time l have had
number Of attacks of the same nature, and the
Pain Killer has always afforded me relief
About one year since, my wife became subject
to severe suffering from Rheumatism our re-
sort: as usual, was to the Pain Killer, which
would always relieve her.
/ have not time now to say more as I could
with hearty good will, and always have DONE
in praise of the Pain Killer. If this hastily
written letter, in commentator of Perry Davis
valuable medicine. will be of any service, you
are at liberty to do with it as you please
Very truly yours,
EDGAR CADY, Owatonna, Mimi,
Missionary of the A. B. Home Mission Society
mar2I I'm
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The great success of the Indian Physician who
is stopping at the Virginia hotel, shows how well
the Staunton people appreciate the true medical
skill of the American Indian. People come
from miles around to consult DR.. Congdon:
much has been written by scientific men on
the subject of medicine by researches and close
application, new discoveries are continually be-
ing made; but who can deny that the medicine
men of the orth American Indian tribes are
far in advance of the civilized world in the
knowledge and use of different specifies for the
ills of the human family which the Great Spirit
has so bountifully strewn in both field and for
est? Most persons are ready to admit that veg
etable and not mineral medicines are the proper
remedies for disease. Mineral remedies will fire.
quently Danish diseases from the system, but
they as often leave the seeds of others In their
place. The vegetable kingdom affords nature s
remedies in great pro}uslon, ana these are all
which nature requires in throwing off diseases.
Genuine Indian remedies, while they are pow
erful are, at the same time harmless but how
are these to be distinguished? 1t is we'll known
fact that it is impossible TO obtain from an In
dian the secret Of his medicine. The knowledge
of the composition or even the ingredients OF
but few true native Indian medicines have ever
found their way to the door of the white man.
They hide the traces left by them, when gather
ing herbs and barks, as they do their trail when
on the war path. The SECRET of these medicines
was handed down from father to son, through
the successive generations OF King Phlllip TO
Dr. Congdon, one of their present number"
Those WAC intend calling on the Doctor should
not delay for the last mement. 1t
A FINE THING ToRTHE TEETH.-T fragrant
SozoDoNT has taken very prominent place
among the most approved dentrihces of the day
1t is very popular article for the toilet, highly
| recommended by all who have used 1t, as beau
tifer and preserver of the teeth, refreshing the
mouth sweetening the breath, and arresting the
progress of decay.
49, ,T :. 49,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28
n CUpy-C6SCei :"
WIN 81. McDANNALD, Clerk.
NTERGINIA.-AtR Rules held in the CIerk7

NERGINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerk 5
Office of the County Court of Bath County,
| on Monday, the 9th day of March, 1871
William FL. Bryan, trustee, &C., who sues for
the benefit of Mary J. Wise, administrative
and Lewis A. Wise and Archibald D. Trotter,
adm'rs of David G. Wise, decd, William FL.
Terrill and William B. Ross, ... .. Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
Archibald T. Richards, John S. Richards, Eliz-
abeth L Strother, Catharine Richards, Hiram
G. Revercomb, George Revercomb, Cyrus P.
Bryan, Hugh N. Richards, Joshua D. Fry and
William W. Shields, .,................,, Defendants,
The object of this suit is to enforce the VEN
doris lien upon two lots of land in the county of
Bath. Virginia, conveyed by the Plaintiffs to
Joshu d. Fry, Archibald T. Richards and John
S. Richards, and also to enforce Judgment liens
of the Plaintiffs on the lands of the Defendants,
Elizabeth I. Strother and Catharine Richards.
in favor of the Plaintiffs.
The Defendants, Archibald T. Richards, Hugh
N Richards Hiram g. Revercomb and Viii
liam w. Shields, not having entered their ap-
pearance, and it appearing by affidavit fled,
that they are not inhabitants of this Common
wealth, 1t is ordered that they do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
notice and do whatever may be necessary to pro-
tect their interests in this suit
A cOpy-teste,
VIM. II, MoDANNALD, Clerk.
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'SPALDINe's CLUE stickiest thing out.
MNrrJeG.

On the public highway near Monterey, on the
10th instant, by the Rev. James L. Snyder, Mr.
SMILEY aged Is years. The old folks being VIC
lenty opposed to the marriage of this youngster
he played them the slip and Was married as sta
ted above 4
On March 18th, at Lombardy Grove Meek
lenburg county, Virginia, the residence of the
brides father, Gen. J. D. IMBoDEN and Miss
ANNIE Fl. LoCKETT.
On the 18th of March, by Rev. J. M. Shrek
hise Mr.. john +. PATTERSON end Miss MAR
aARET A. KENNEDY-both parties Of Rock
bridge county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28

IL MEMoRIAM-At meeting of the Catholic
Congregation held in St. Francis school-house
on the 18th Of March, committee was appoint
ed to draft preamble and resolutions expressive
of their sorrow at the death of their late pastor
The committee reported the following which
were unanimously adopted
Whereas. 1t has pleased Almighty God in
His infinite wisdom, to call to his reward, the
Rev. J. AMBLER WEED of this parish, over
which he has presided nearly four years. our
spiritual guide, therefore, be it
Resolved. lst, That the deceased Of
those kindred spirits that endeared himself to
his flock in pre- eminent manner, by the atten-
zion and loving kindness which he manifested to
them at all times
Resolved, Ind, That we sympathize deeply
with the members Of his bereaved family-espe-
cially with his sisters, As he was to them in a
particularly loving manner, father, . brother,
and q true friend
Resolved, 3rd, That the expressions of Condo
lence hot confined merely to the Catholic
congregation, but all classes mourn his prema-
ture death.
Resolved, 4th, That copy Of these resolu
tOns be presented 10 the members of his family,
and that they be published in all of the town
pa pers. and In the Richmond Dispatch.
john B. SCHERER,
MICHAEL o KEEFE, : Committee
g0Hg CROGHEN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28
Full Returns of Election

We published last week the result of the
election in this county on the 18th inst, on the
question of Railroad subscription, as given in
the returns from all the precincts except four
Parnassus, Buffalo, Gap Midway, and New
Port-from which returns had not been re-
ceived at that time. We give below the re-
turns from all the precincts:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28
Total,

As It required majority of three-ffths of
affirmative votes to carry the subscription, and
as the negative votes cast numbered l54S-be-
fng the two-ffths of 3S70-it would have re-
quired 1922 affirmative votes to have carried
the subscription, aud as but 1883 votes were
cast in favor of the subscription, it was de-
ieated by majority of Il34.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28

The building Immediately opposite the Spec
Eator office, which S. Mandeibaum & Bro
bought some weeks since from 4 G. Bickle,
ESQ, has been remodeled and reftted, and is
now 8 ine- looking business house, one part Of
which is occupied by Mandelbaum & Bro, as 8
Clothing Store aRd the other by Hughes Ma
theny as Shoe Shop.
g. Mandelbaum s. Bro. intend to keep large
stock of clothing on hand which they say they
sill sell on good terms They ask those in need
of articles in their line to give them call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28
DR., C. has taken Parlors at the

DR., c. has taken Parlors at the
commencing March 2lst 1871, Rooms 20 and 30.
DR.. Congdon is accompanied by Prof. j. r.
Robson, late from Porto Rico, who has won by
his novel Lectures during his stay in the South,
the Endorsement Of the sick and suffering from
Richmond to the Gulf
DR.. Congdon's charges are within the reach of
all. He charges nothing for his skill until cure
be effected.
DR. 6. makes speciality of Chronic Diseases.
He treats successfully all durable diseases to
which the human system is subject
DR.. @. can be consulted on all Diseases that
afflict the human race. He has medicine which
he prescribes for all diseases such as dyspepsia,
constipation, asthma, angina pretoria, loss OF
voice. rheumatism, rhelnatic govt, liver disease,
all kinds of sexual weakness, diabetes, bron-
chitis, irritation of the stomach diseases of kid
neys, liberation and displacement of the womb,
morbid appetite, weaknesses, general debility,
weak spine, nervous prostration. difficult breath
ing, with pain in the loins, weak and sore eyes
of every description, discharges from the ears
noise in the head, cancers. tumors, piles, &c.
DR. Congdon's medicines are purely vegeta-
BILE, gathered from the hills and valleys, which
have ever been the home of the Red man.
DR.. @. is the only real Indian Physician trav-
cling throughout the United States who has the
power Of telling diseases at sight.
Consultation free ;, No surgical operations
performed. Chronic diseases cured; acute pain
relieved; the lame walk and the deaf hear
Over 200,0 patients treated in ten years. In
addition to my practice, on entering. city OF
town, always appear in my full Indian COS.
tune. Office hours from a. M to D. m.
?. ST. will say for the benefit of those who
intend to call on me during my stay in town
not to delay for the last moment. My rooms are
then so thronged that it is almost impossible to
treat all who come.
N. B.-The DR.. will stop until the 3rd Of
April only. mar21
I'm
d gD1EU VIA FUGA cures all Livs7
Kidney and Bladder Diseases, Organic Weaknes'
Female A6'ictiosas, General Debility and all com
plants OF the Urinary Organs, III male and fe
male
$1,000 will also be paid for any case of Blind
Bleeding or Itching PILES that DEBINa's Pill
REMEDY fails to cure.
DEBINes MAGIC EMINENT cures Rheumatic
Pains, Sprains, Bruises and Swelled Joints, il
Man and Beast
Sold everywhere Send for pamphlet.
LABoRAToRY-l42 Franklin street. Baltimore
Md. apl19-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28

STOLEN HORSE RECOVERED Last week. a
fine horse was stolen in this county. from Mr..
Thos Kirk patrick. As he was a member of the
"Churchville Horse-thief Detective Clnb," the
members of that Club started Immediately in
pursuit of the thief. and succeeded in recover
ing the horse at Fairfield.
The thief escaped, but was very near being
caught. This is another illustration of the ben
eft of such clubs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28

COUNTY County, esterday being County
Court-day, and the weather favorable, there
were many persons in town.
In Court, John Murphy was tried for house
breaking and larceny. He vas convicted, and
the jury fixed the punishment confinement IN
the penitentary for one year.
Rush McGufin (colored) tried for house-break-
ing and larceny, was acquitted.
VIM NJ Tanksley, tried for assault and bat
EeIy, was acquitted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28

John Il. Cobb, who was convicted of felony
at the September term, 1870 of the County
Court of Highland, and sentenced to imprison-
ment for two years in the State Prison, made his
escape and for some time baffled all attempts OF
the officers to recapture him.
He was re-arrested on the 24th inst, and lodged
in the High and County Jail by Sheriff Shurnate
assisted by Messrs. Whitmore and Winner, of
Monterey
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28
Staunton Spettator,

The household and kitchen furniture belong
ing to Capt. ]. E. Tyler will be sold at auction
on Thursday next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28
Special Notices.
No Enjoyment without Healfh.-of

all the property We own in the world that which
demands the greatest care is our own bodies
Better lose houses, lands, balances in the bank,
anything that represents wealth, than the vigor,
strength and elasticity of the ply steal frame. :
The dyspeptic, the bilious sufferer. the nervous
invalid, cannot enjoy the gifts at fortune. Hap
PLY, however, dyspepsia, bi!iousaess, and ner-
vous debility are removable evils.
TARRANTS' SETTER APERIENT-
is a specific for then. i renovatees the stomach,
improves the appetite, cleanses the bowels, regu-
lates the liver, Gains the nerves, and disinfeets
the depraved fluids.
Sold by all Druggists. mar2s-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28

Mr. A. NJ. Simpson was elected, on last Thurs
day night, as the representative of Staunton
Lodge No IS, I. o. O. F., to the State Grand
Lodge, which meets in Richmond on the 18th of
Al
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28

We invite attention to the advertisement of
A. NJ. Crane, the Assessor of Z. S. Internal
Revenue for the 9th District of Virginia. He
has his Office in Gruherts building near the Va.
II otel in StauntOn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28

We invite attention to the advertisement OF
NJ A. Bright & Co., who have just received a
new stock of Hats, Caps, Boots and SHOES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28

]. w. Abby is receiving new goods at his Clo-
thing Store at his old stand on New Street. He
ia prepared to supply those in need of clothing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28
esMEW STREET, nEW-yoRK,
Cheering Facts for the Bilious,

Cheering Facts for the Bilious.
Every day demonstrates more clearly that liv-
er complaint, in all its distressing forms, can be
controlled and cured without difficulty or incon-
venience. Ii is an obstinate disease, but its OBJ
stinacy is not proof against the pertinacious, re-
medal and restorative operation of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. That genial corrective eompels
the organ TO do us duty. It must secrete regu-
larly and BEAUTIFULLY under the influence of the
Bitters. Their action brings it back from state
of rebellion into perfect harmony with the laws
of health. If there is costiveness, it disappears
if there is side-ache or back-ache, it ceases; if
the skin and the whites of the eyes are tinged
with superfous bile, they recover their natural
hue; if the appetite is; gone it returns; if the
digestion is impaired, it is restored in brief,
whatever the symptoms of the complaint may
be, and whatever the phase it has assumed, a
cure IS certain. Such are the uniform effects of
this preparation where bilious disease has been
already developed; but in cases where there is
merely constitutional tendency to liver COM
plant, it may be prevented throughout life by
the regular use, in small quantities, of this pal
atable antidote. These are proven facts, and
should be seriously pondered-or. rather, they
should be promptly acted upon-by all persons
OF bilious habit. Marlin
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mo r. B. HOGE, surviving partner. &C

Nv ID. HAOOE, surviving partner, &C,
Il Robert Vanlear, and all creditors of said
Vanlear, holding liens upon his lands
Take notice, that in pursuance of decree of
the County Court for the County of Augusta,
pronounced on the 10Th day of November, 1870,
side thereof in which P. B. Hoge, surviving
partner of S. F. Taylor and himself late part
ners trading as Taylor & Hoge. is plaintiff, and
Robert Vanlear is defendant I SHALL as Com
missioner of said Court proceed as directed by
said decree, on Thursday, the Both day of March,
1871, at my Office in the town Of Staunton, to as
certain and state in addition to the plaintiffs
lien, all other liens, whether by judgment or
otherwise, upon the said Robert Vanlear's real
estate in the Bill mentioned, their several dates
and priorties, and also to ascertain the annual
value of the lands in the Bill mentioned, togeth-
er with such matters as may be deemed pertinent
by me- or required by any of the parties to be
stated, and at such time and place all lien cred
itors of said Vanear are required to file evidence
of their claims.
Given under my hand as Commissioner OF said
Court, this 3rd day of March 1871.
mar7-4w q. NJ. HARRISON, Com'r.
VIRGHNEA, TO wis AT Rules held in
Y the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, March 9th, 1871
Robert VIM. Lockridge, an infant by George
W. McCutchen, his next friend, ....... Plaintiff,
George W. McCutchen, Sophia ]. McCutchen
his wife, formerly Lockridge) John E. Lock
ridge. Elisha f. Lockrldge, VIM 81. McCutch-
en-, Martha G. McCutchen, formerly Lockridge)
VIM: Loekridge, Catharine Supple, Henry Stu
pie. Jacob Supple, Sarah Jane Stinespring, Ma
ry Supple, Rosa Supple and Ella Stuple-(the
last six infants land Jonathan Stinespring-
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to obtain partition of
the lands of John Lockridge, deceased, amongst
his heirs at-law.
The Defendant, VIM. Lockridge, not having
entered his appearance, and it appearing by sat
isfactory evidence that he is not a resident of
this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that he do
appear here within one month after due publ-
cation of this notice, and do what is necessary
to protect his interest.
Teste- j. N. RYAN, Clerk
M. +. WHITE, p. q. MARLIN