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The last notice to those that wish to be made
handsome and happy. Slower & Co. will remain
positively short time longer only You will
never get such a chance in Staunton again to
have good pictures for ST. or four for so cents
All other styles of pictures known to modern
art made cheap. They still have a few of those
three dollar albums for ST.. Gallery on Main
Street, near Town Clock.
HYDRAULIC CEMENr.-We learn that Mr.. Jacob
F. Keller, near the Valley Mills, about miles
West Of Stanton, has discovered vein of Co.
ment rock, and has burned a kiln which turned
out a superior article of Hydraulic Cement. He
proposes to go largely into the business, and
those in this locality needing it can procure a
superior article by calling on Mr.. Keller.
This is an other of the means of keeping our
money at home. Success to Mr.. Keller say we.
The Little Corporal Magazine for February is
crisp and pure as northern snowflake. Its
illustrations are superb. Mr.. Sewe who found
ed the Corporal nearly six years ago, and under
whose editorship it has achieved such an envia-
BILE name and circulation, announces, in this
number, his withdrawal from the firm of Sewel
& Miller, who have for some time been the pub
liahers. He goes into the Book Manufacturing
business, and will still conduct and publish THE
School Festival which is devoted to Day and
Sunday School Entertainments. The Little Cor
poral Magazine will hereafter be published by
John E. Miller Chicago, Mr.. Sewells former
partner, and edited by Mrs. Emily Huntington
Miller, who has heretofore been Associate Ed
tor lr.
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VALUE OF CONFEDERATE MONEY. Although ne
have frequently published a table of values of
Confederate money during the war, compiled by
W. B. Isaac's & Co., Richmond, and as late as
December last, yet so frequent have been the de-
mands for it during the past week, we have con-
cluded to publish it again and keep it standing
for several weeks, in order that all our readers
may supply themselves with copy, and we again
ask one and all to cut it out and preserve it:
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The Harrison6urg Enterprise has arisen from
its ashes and is again out in full life and vigor.
Mr.. Null has sold his interest to Mr.. John F.
Sherry, who together with his brother, Gideon
Sherry, will hereafter conduct this sprightly
Journal. Success say we to the enterprisng
spirits of sHThe ENTERPRISE
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If the Ground Hog theory is true, he came out
on the End and seeing his shadow, went back;
which is asserted sign that six weeks of win
ter weather are to follow. Thus far the theory
has held good, for we have had awful winter
weather since the second inst.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-10

We learn that Rev. VIM. H. Williams, W no re-
signed his Pastoral charge of the Baptist congre-
CATION in this place, to take effect on last Sab
bath, though invited by the congregation to re-
main until May, has declined to do So We re-
greet the loss of Mr.. Williams to this commu
NJ ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-10

Rev. W. W. Bennett Editor of that old and
excellent religious Journal, Christian Advocate
Richmond, preached in the Methodist Church. in
this place. on Sunday morning and night last
These sermons are said to have been very able.
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Copper & Tin Ware.

-
GToVEs, STOVES, &c.
Would respectfully INFORM tie public, that he
has just opened his shop on the Wharf, where
he is prepared to do all kinds of
TIN, SHEET IRON AND COPPER
work constan tsupply-of
1iE+4 STOVES
- alwayson hand,
BRASS WARE,
zeWG LARD JARS,
,,...t COFFEE MILLS,
JAPANNED WARE, &C.
All kindsof countryproduc xchange
for work.
Particular attention paidto Roofing ,spouting
and Guttering houses.
MONUMENTAL = sToyE STOVE fresh resi- supply y
from J. B. A. Cunningham, and for sale at my
ware-room. t5 iii
The Monumental is unrivaled for its ease of
management, small consumption of wood and its
gu alities as thorough Cook-Stove. t4 7@
l refer to the many, who have the Monumental
in use, in this and adjoining counties, and in
vite those who desire good Cook-Stoye, one that
will give satisfaction in all cases, to call and ex-
anime the Monumental.
- A. A. GRUBERT,
New Courthouse Street,
jan27-ly Stanton, Va.
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How strange that Ladies and Gentlemen visit
ing our City to make their purchases should fai
to profit by the extraordinary advantages offered
them. On Augusta Street, one door from the
Spectator Office, is FIRST CLASS DRY GooDs AND
NOTION STORE, kept by a one legged "REBEL."
From him you can buy the best calico at l2a cts;
yard wide cotton from IL to l6Scts.; ga Factory
Cloth, from Is cts. to $l-6-4 $3.50; Furs in sets
from So to $40; Cloahs from So to $l5 Shawls
from 81 up Ladies' Shoes city made, warranted.
Boots, heavy Shoes, Hats &C., and MILLINERY
GOODS, of all grades and qualities. Ladies' and
Childrens Hats from IS cts. to SIS; Chignons, 40
cts; Switches, 20 cts.
We would advise our friends to give Major
Newton call before making their purchases
Remember, on Augusta Street, next to the Spec
sater office. dec9-4t
IMPORTANT TO THE TAXPAYERS OF STAUNroN-
The Council, at its meeting ON Tuesday last,
passed ordinance providing for the collection
of the Taxes for 1870 by the Sergeant one pro
vision of which is especially important to Tax
payersin these tight times tie substance of which
we give.
ltprovides that all taxes of 1870 paid the Ser
geant on Or before March 1st, 1871, shall be
allowed deduction of 10 per cent; that all said
taxes not paid at that time, but paid on or before
April 18th 1871, shall be allowed a deduction Of
per cent; that all said taxes not paid at thai
time but paid on or before June LIST 1871, shall
be allowed deduction of q per cent.
BY this ordinance, those who can not pay all
but can pay portion of said taxes on the days
mentioned, can get the benefit of the deductions
on 6hs amounts then paid. We call the attention
ton of cur taxpayers to this portion of the or
dinanee, that that they may secure the advan-
ttage of the deductions allowed for prompt pay.
ssnentS.
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Forty odd members have been added to the
Methodist Church, in this place, during the re.
vival meetings held in that Church for the pa St
two or three weeks s..:...
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On Wednesday last, the Hastings Court of
Staupton commenced its regular monthly session,
Judge John W. Green Smith, presiding.
The case of the Com monwealtb against John
W. Smiley, for the murder of VIM. Black, was
called, but, on account of the sickness and alb
sence of witnesses, was continued till the March
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Have you seen the new style of card pictures,
the Holyok, gotten up and introduced solely by
Slower & Co. 1t is the beauty of all pictures
and so cheap; only 81, so per Dozen
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Railroads & Express.


nAILY THROUGH PASSENGER AND
- FREIGHT LINE
Sunday Excepteu.)
From Baltimore to Richmond, and all other points
south and west of that city, via
RICHMOND AND YORK RIVER RAILROAD
LINE,
RICHMOND & YORK RIVER,
RICHMOND h DANVILLE, and
: CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILROAD.
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We return our thanks to Manton Marble, ESQ.,,
OF the New York World for copy of the World
Almanac for 1917 filled with large amount
Of political, statistical and other information
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CORRESPONDENCE.
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE,
Stanntnn. Va Feb. 2rd l27]

Stanton, Va, Feb. 3rd 1871.
PRoF. HART 1t gives me unfeigned pleasure
to enclose to you copy of the Resolutions of
greeting and welcome, passed in our Chapel this
morning, and to assure you how cordially my
Officers and myself sympathise with the senti-
ments they express. Trusting that you may
have great success in our common field Of labor
am, my dear Prof,
Very Sincerely and Truly Yours,
R. FL. PHILLIPS.
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The regular monthly terms of the Hastings
Court of Staunton are held on the first Weanes-
day after the first Monday in each month";
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Local.

Rev. Mr.. Pratt, of Lexington, preached in the
Presbyterian Church, on Saturday night and
Sunday morning and night last.
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The Board of Directors of the Augusta County
Fair, Lave determined to hold the next County
Fair on the 18th, 18th and 10th days of Octo-
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ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA &
~ MANASSAS RAILROADS.
On and after Sunday, June 20, 1871, one daily
passenger train will run between WASHINGTON
and LYNCHBURG, connecting at GORDONS-
WILLIE with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad to
Springs; at LYNCHBURG for WEST and SOUTH
WEST, and at WASHINGTON for the NORTH
and NORTHWEST.
Leave Washington daily at 6.55 A. NJ. and
Alexandria at 100 A. M, arriving at Lynch
burg at 5 05 P. M.
Leave Lynchburg 1875 A. NJ, arriveat Alex
andria {. rs PM and at Washington at :. Is
Pm.
For MANASSAS line leave Washington daily
Excepting Sunday alto, 30 A M; leave Alex
andria at IL, 20 A. NJ, pass Strasburg at 4.2O
P. NJ and arrive at Harrisonburg at P. NJ.
Eastward leave Harrisonburg at $50 A. NJ,
pass Strasburg at 9.25 A. NJ, arrive at Alexan-
dria at Sc P. M, and at Washington in time
for connection with the 800 P M. train from
Washington to Baltimore.
Good connections, by comfortable coaches, are
made Fairfax Court House. from Fairfax station;
to Middleburg from the Plains; to Upperville,
from Piedmont, and to Stanton from Harrison
burg. s..f ..gr
Both the Eastward and Westward bound trains
make close connection at Strasburg with the
Winchester and Strasburg Railroad to Winehes-
ter, Harper Ferry &c.
Elegant sleeping cars are run daily between
New York and Lynchburg, without change.
Also, cars through between Baltimore and
Lynchburg, avoiding the Inconvenience of trans
fer in Washington.
Through tickets and baggage checked to all
prominent points
J. NJ. BROADUS,
nov22-tf Gen'l Ticket Agent
VHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILROAD.-On
~ and after Monday, 5th Dec. 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. NJ. and arrive at
Stanton at 1923 2. NJ.
Leave Stanton at $3.50 A. NJ. and arrive at
Richmond at $50 P M making close con-
nection at Gordonsville and Charlottesville with
o. A. & M. R. R. trains for Alexandria, Wash
ington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Yorl,
Boston &c; also for Lynchburg, Knoxville Chat
tanooga, Membhis, New Orleans, Montgomery
Mobile, &c.
This Train will run tri-weekly between Staun.
ton and White Sulphur, on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday, viz: Leave White Sulphur at 3 sc
A. NJ :, and arrive at Staunton at 8.39 A. NJ.
leave Stanton at SO P. NJ and arrive at White
Sulphur at 1OP. M.
Going West, passengers dine at Gcrdonsvillt
and supper at Covington. Going East, break
fast at Staunton and dine at Gordonsville.
This train connect with stages as follows
| At Staunton for Lexington, Natural Bridge and
Harrisonburg. Passengers cannot go to Lexing
ton via. Goshen, but must leave cars at Staun
| ton.
At Milboro' with stages for Bath Alum
Springs 10 miles Warm Springs Is miles.
At White Sulphur Springs with stages TO
Lewisburg, miles and Charleston 100 miles.
Through tickets issued to all points North
West and Southwest.
JAMES F. NETHERLAND,
dec24 General Ticket Agent.
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Drugs. Meo.tcines &c.
TRLrssEs Ill

TRUSSES 4
TRL, SSESlll
We have received new and superior assert
ment of Trusses with the latest improy, >nents,
the same Truss can be worn on right or lei slde
and be set at any angle to meet the indica tiCus
and suit comfort of patient.
We have also received Shoulder Braces. Alb
dominal supporters Of the most approved kind.
Pessaries, of different patents; Teaman's self-ad
juster; Bivalve, Sims duck bill and Cylindrical
Speculums of different sizes, Bougies, Syringes
for womb, nose and ear Male and Female, Me-
talic, Glass and Gutta Percha; Nursing bottles
Rubber nipples and Sheaths, besides always a
well selected stock of Medicines, comprising the
luost approved remedies, viz:
Podophyllin,
Ieptandrin,
Hydrastin,
Baptism,
Iodoform,
Iodoform Iron,
Guarana,
Corydaline,
Choral Hydrate
&c. &c. &c.
Together with lar ge assortment of beautiful
lamps, of the latest styles, to which we invite
the attention of the public.
nov25-tf DR.. B. P. REESE & Co.
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Rev S. j. Cutler, of the Church of the Disci-
Piles, preached several powerful and interesting
sermons in this place during the past week.
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.jan28-tf
1000 Ho for the West. 1899
GREA AN NATIONAL DOUBLE

TRACK ROUTE FOR
St. Louis. Mo-, Cleaveland, Ohio,
Memphis, Tenn, st. Paul, Minnesota
Cincinnati, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan,
Indianapolis, Ind, Chicago, ILL.,,
Louisville KY, Kansas City, MO-,
Pittsburg, Pa, Cairo, Illinois,
and all principal Cities Westand Southwest via
the BALTIMORE OHIO RAILROAD and its
Connecting Roads. One change Of cars between
Baltimore and Cincinnati or indianapolis, and
besides ELEGANT PALACESLEEPING CARS
on all night trains, this route is therefore the
most desirable, especially for Families and La
dies travelling alone. M
Passengers with Western Though tickets pur-
chased at the above named Offices have the priv
and then resuming theirj journey West.
This Is tbs only Route, which can check Bag
gage from Washington Cityto all Westerncities
Three Daily Fast Express Trains from Wash
ington and Baltimore to all points West leaving
Washington City as follows: Mail Line, 6,45,
A. NJ. Fast Line. .. So P NJ. Express Line,
7,45, P. NJ.
Time from Washington to Cincinnati % 40.
~ y louisville 1890.
:" - u st. Louis SO, 26
. Cne train in advance of all Rival Lines.
The above trains make close connections at
Wheeling, Columbus and Parkersburg, with all
Western Railroads, for all points.
Passengersleaylngo on SaturdaysW othrough
by this route, withoutlaying over on Sundays
Through Tickets for sale at the offices of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad at White Sulphur
Springs, Staunton and Waynesboro, andfamiies
wishing to emigrate to the west in large parties
can get tickets at reduced rates by application to
A. J. DODAMEAD.
Gen'lSouthern Agent B. 0. R. R.,
RICHMOND, VA.
L. NJ. COLE, General Ticket Agent, B. 0.
R. R., Baltimore, Md.
L.WILSON, Master Transportation, B &
o. R. R., Baltimore, Md
Anon st Off
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ID
OF THE
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.
This Company having Banking privileges I'M
der its Charter, has commenced business in the
Banking-rooms of the late Central Bank of Vir
ginia, Stanton.
DEPOSITS will be received and ACCOUNTS
kept as in other Banking Institutions.
COLLECTIONS on all accessible points and
prompt returns made at the lowest rates
DRAFTS furnished on the principal cities.
TIME PAPER purchased negotiable or guar
anteed.
GOLD, SILVERand UNCURRENT MONEY
bought and sold.
us. Internal Revenue Stamps on hand for
sale. W. H. TAMS,
Secretary & Cashier.
JOHN WAYT, Teller.
June l-6m
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This Hotel has been recently furnished with
entirely New Furniture and Beds, thoroughly
Repaired and Remodeled. new and improved
Water Closet is now being added in more desi-
rable part Of the building.
iii This Hotel is convenient to all the Depots of
the Western and South Railroads, saving
hack hire. 1t is also convenient to all business
portions of the City, the street cars running
within few doors of it. II
A splendid Bar, Barber-shop. Billiard and
Bathing Saloons in connection with the Hotel.
NJ. P. Bledsoe, formerly of the Washington
House, Lynchburg Va and more recently of
the American HOTEL Staunton Va, has an inter
est in the above well-known House, and will be
pleased to see his friends; promising them First
Glass Accommodations, and an Old Virginia
welcome.
Very Respectfully,
R. SHARE, Proprietor.
Terms, $3.50 Per day.
Oct2l-tf
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can confidently say that Simmons Liver
Regulator has done me more good than all the
medicine ever used. I shall never be without
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We notice, in the Richmond papers of Tues
day. that the State Treasurer has sold the State
bonds deposited with him, by the Home Insurance
Company of New Haven, to pay the liabilities
of this Company in this State, $40, 900 of which
brought 49s; $4,000 brought 500 and $500
brought 500, making about $ls 900 in all. We
learn that there will be enough to pay all who
have sustained losses, and d pro rata on unearned
premiums. Our friend David Butcher, whose mill
was burned, while insured in the Home, will Sc
cure 81, 600 from this fund.
By advertisements at bottom of second page,
and large posters on the streets, it will be seen
that the stGreat Miltonian Tableanx' of stPara-
disc Lost" will be exhibited in the Town Hall
on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights Of
next week, Feb. 18th, 18th and 18th.
Matinees will be held on Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings, for the especial benefit Of the ladies
and children and the Schools.
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Hotels.
FORD9S HOTEL,
RECH.vg OVID, va.
$3.50 Per Day. $3.50 Per Day.

situat in Ii heart of i, City, commanding
fine, views, ana Joining the Capl',l Square
and Governors Mans, Oh.
in the fashionable portion of the City, and al
ioining the beautiful Capitol Park with its Stat
uary Monuments, Fountains and Flower Beds
is newly and elegantly furnished throughout,
and its Bill of Fare is not exceled in quality ana
variety by any house in the State: -,
There has been recenta additions OF several
snlendid Rooms to this spacious house, together
with a large and elegantly arranged Reception
Room. cm,
Special Suits of Rooms always ready for, We'd
ding and large Travelling Parties. The arrange
ments are frst-class in eVery,respect. The price
of Board has been fxed-owing to the great
scarcity of money-at the reasonable sum OF
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r ARGE AND SUPERIOR
Stock OfIiurlO

IL Stock Of Liquors.
My Stock of Liquors is Large and Complete,
and would cali the attention of those wishing
to purchase to the
FINE AUGUSTA" "RoCKBRIDGE,"
TENNESSEE"
AND OTHER
PURE AND OLD WHISKEY.
FRENCH, GINGER, APPLE, BLACKBERRY
. AND OTHER BRANDIEs.
Madeira. Sherry, Port,
Champagne and other Wines.
GIN, Rum, Ale, PORTER dc.
ANGosTURA,
MORNING STAR AND STOUGHTON
BITTERS &C. &C.
All ofwhich will be sold on as good terms as
can be purchased anywhere.
ROBERT W BURKE,
Wholesale and Retail LIQUOR Dealer
NOTICE There will be sold to the
IN highest bidder on the grounds, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of February, 1871,
the contract for the following buildings:
One 64x22, two stories, 3 rooms above and be-
low, a door and four windows, 1ox12 to each
room, and shutters to each window; porch "a
feet long, wide, "a benches, feet long.
And one 42x2O with ell 4Oxls, double porch
length of ell, feet wide, double portieo, fifteen
doors-3 with lights above-l4 windows lOxl2,
with shutters, wardrobes and mantle pieces.
The above buildings to be pebble walls. The
contractor to furnish all material and bind him
self in penalty to deliver the keys to the trus-
tees on the LIST day of September, 1871. Any
communication addressed to the undersigned at
Doe Hill, Highland county, Va, will be prompt
ly answered.
/ ALFRED ARMSTRONG;,
ian2O-4t Chairman of Trustees.
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LIST. Simplicity and great range of work.
End Its making four different stitches, viz:
The lock STITCH double lock stitch, knot stitch
and double knot stitch.
Bird. Its reversible feed motion, operated by
simply turning thumb screw, enabling the OPP
orator to run the work to the right or left, and
convenience of self-fastening the ends of the
seams.
4th. The perfect finish and the substantial
manner in which the machine is made.
5th. The rapidity of its working and the
quality of the work done.
9Th. Its self-adjusting tension.
All persons wishing to purchase Machine,
will please call and examine the Florence, before
purchasing elsewhere.
We learn every one that buys Machine from
us to be good operator, free of charge.
G. e. WOOD, Agent,
Opposite Virginia Hotel Staunton, Va.
All kinds Of work done to order at the Office of
| the Agent of the Florence Machine, opposite the
Va, Hotel, Staunton, Va.
| TESTIMONIAL FROM THE MAYORS WIFE.
Staunton, Va, Sept. 6 1870.
| Some five years ago, on the recommendation
of the Rev. Armstrong, | obtained a Florence
| Sewing Machines, and have it now in use. 1t
rapidly neat and substantial lock-stitch. I
have, in the meantime, used and observed the
working and work of other machines, and do not
hesitate to certify, that the Florence is fully
equal, if not SUPERIOR to any machine of the kind
in my acknowledgement I cheerfnlly recommend
it to those in search of a good machine.
Nj. K. TROUT.
Kerr's Greek. Sept. 2sth 1870.
Mr.. G.. E. WOOD,
DEAR SIR Il have had the Florence Sewing
! Machine for over two years.. 1t has been in al
most constant use and has never been out of re-
pair. ] think it superior to any have ever seen.
l hardly see how any thing could be more COM
plete or give better satisfaction.
Yours &C.,
sep16-tf ]. H. LAIRD.
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T "A .BLEDsoE:A Agent, staunton, Va.

TIA .BLEDSOE: Agent, Staunton, Va
Thiscompany we1lmanaged andsuccessfulf
period ofthirty-four years, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE on asfavorabIe terms
as other good companies.
Its capitaland income promote asfaras practi-
able, the industry of our State.
WI. COWARDIN. Presidens.
VIM. WILLIS, Jr. Secretary.
Feb.23