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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-31
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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 Stauntonl.
Leave Richmond at A. NJ; arrive at Staun-
ton at 4 q z, M. Leave Staunton at $50 A. M
ana arrive at Richmond at 450 P. NJ, making
ciose connections at Gordonsvile and Charlottes-
vile with y. A. and NJ r. r. trains for Alexan-
drla, w Washington, Baltimore Philadelphia New
York, boston, &C.; also for Lynchburg, Knox
vile, Chattanooga, Memphis, New Orleans. Mos
bile. Montgomery, &c 49, *
This train will run TRI-WEEKLY hetwaan
Staunton and White Sulphur on Tuesday Tbnrs-
day and Saturday, viz: Leave White Sulnhnr
at $50 A. M, and arrive at Staunten at 20 A !.
M leave Staunton at 4. SO F. NJ, and arrive at
w hlte Sulphur at 10 P. NJ.
Gong w est passengers dine at Gordonsvi Vile
ana sup at Covlngton Going West, breakfast
at Staunton and dine at Gordonsville
1his tram connects with stages as follows:
At Staunton for Lexington, Natural Bridge
ana Harrlsonburg. Passengers cannot 90 to
Lexington via Goshen, but must leave the cars
at Staunton.
At MilIboro' for Bath Alum SPRINGS 10 miles.
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.
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From Touching Volume by Robert Esten
Cooke
General Lees Last Interview With Bishop
Meade

A touching incident of Lees life belongs to
this time-the early spring Of 1862 Bishop
Meade, the venerable head of the Episcopal
Church in Virginia, lay at the point of death,
in the city of Richmond. When Gen. Lee was
informed of the fact, he exhibited lively emo
ton, for the good bishop, as we have said in
the commencement of this narrative, had
taught him his catechism when he was boy
in Alexandria. On the day before the bishop s
death, General Lee called in the morning to
see him, but such was the state of prostration
under which the sick man labored, that only a
few of his most intimate friends were permit
ted to have access to his chamber In the
evening General Lee called again, and his name
was announced to Bishop Meade. As soon as
he heard it, he said family, for his breathing
had become much oppressed, and. he spoke
with great difficulty: Il must see him. if only
for few moments.
General Lee was accordingly introduced, and
approached the dying man, with evidences Of
great emotion in his countensnce. Taking the
thin hand in his own, he said:
"How do you feel bishop?"
almost gone, replied Bishep Meade, In
voice so weak that it was almost inaudible
but L wanted to see you once MORE"
He paused for an instant, breathing heavily
and fookiDg at Lee with deep feeling.
'Gsd bless you! God bless you, Robert !!
he ialtered out, land fit you for your high ant
responsible duties can call you general
1 must call you Robert l have heard 20,
say your catechism too often"
u
Heaven bless you! Heaven bless you ant
give you wisdom for your important and ardu
GUS duties !"
These were the last words uttered during tn
interview. General Lee pressed the dyin
man $ hand, released it, stood for several min
utes by the bedside motionless and in perfec
silence, and then went out of the room.
On the next morning Bishop Meade expired
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-31
sTAUNTON. VA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 81, 1871.
denly overwhelmed with depression and silent

denly overwhelmed with depression and silent
gloom.
Mrs Biddy-"What' the matter, sir?'
y. Q. Esq, lin terrible voice, and walking
like Othelio)- Matter, madam, behold lin
serts his bill under his wing, aud produces a
rooster 8 tail feather. Do you recognize that
madam Do you acknowledge an acquaint-
ance with the chcken-hearted catiff who drop
ped it? Are you aware that l found it within
three feet of the domestic nest?"
Mrs. Biddy (languidly)-'Did you? did
mt notice it"
0. c. Esq.-''Peace, Hen and listen while
In calm but decisive terms strive to impress
upon your mind the enormity of your conduct
Has it not been decided ask you calmly,
madam-has it not been the opinion of Roost-
erkind for ages, and it is therefore undeniable,
that latter disinterestedness) the one thing
needful to the female character is exclusive
modesty? A true Hen is so strictly and Sc
verely virtuous that che slightest attempt at
intimacy from one of the opposite sex, though
disguised beneath the specious mask of friend
ship, will excite in her breast the EXTREMIST
aversion and horror On the contrary, what
do lind to be the case in regard to yourself?
Only yesterday, on returning unexpectedly
from little party, beheld you in animated
conversation with my brother. Heavens mad
am, am | to be longer the victim of such du-
plicity? No! would sooner sacrifice the do
mestic nest, and fling thy lifeless body-oh
oh misery violence revenge 'Frailty,
thy name is Hen + T"
Mrs. Biddy gets fdgetty on her nest "Oh !!
dear me II am so tired p
Silence for half an hour
Mrs: Blddy lin silent desperation my
dear, do you think you would mind looking to
the nest a minute, while run and pick a lit
tie bit of something? Haven't taken mouth
full to-day"
O.. c. Esq. (starting up in doubt)-"Mad-
am, have heard Alright? Do l understand
that you have distinctly offered to shift upon
your husband the little duties of the domestic
nest? Are you going to step from your sphere,
madam? Do you mean to be Hens Rights
Hen. madam? Have | not again and again
impressed upon your mind that female selfish
ness alone is at the bottom of these impious
doctrines? And what, on the contrary, accor-
ing to the decision of all Rooster kind, should
Dislnterestedness A true Hen glories in little
crosses and trials for without temptations she
perceives that there can be no virtue; without
trials, no patience; without afaiction, no resig-
nation, which is always so lovely in female
character A true Hen, situated as you are,
would not only rejoice that Providence has
seen fit to af1ict her with trials, but, with that
beautiful selfabnegation which can never
bs too strenuously incucated by Rooster-kind,
would set herself to planning new sacrifices
| say true Hen, in your situation, instead of
sneaking from her little duties, would contrive
some plan (if only by reaching out her head
and picking the earth around her) for supply
ing her husband little wants "
Mrs. Biddy (meeky)-"Have a worm,
dear p
0. G. Esq. (solemnly)-''I will |"
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BATE.
Healing Springs, Jan. goth. 1871.

We have often thought if those who most
delight in abusing newspapers, knew anything
of the labor expended in their publication if
they considered that the tuelre thousand pieces
of type in every column of the Republican, for
example, is handled separately t,cice in getting
up the paper; that the greater part both Of
the editorial and mechanical labor is done at
night, by tired hands and over-worked brains,
when unreasonable patrons are asleep, and
that it costs money, and great deal of it, to
publish the paper, their views would be very
considerably modified. Everybody knows, too,
that newspaper may say any number of good
things and get no credit for them, but the
smallest possible bluhder will bring the entire
upon il. it.-Lynch. Republican.
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: A clergyman was preparing his discourse for
Sunday, stopping occasionally to review what
he had written, and to erase what he was dis
posed to disapprove. when he was accosted by
his little son, who had numbered but FIVE sum
mers-" Father, does God tell you what you
must preach 2" Certainly, my child" -
''Then, what makes you scratch it out?"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-31
Southern Outrages,

Referring to the late movement in Congress
touching alleged s'outrages" in the South, the
New York World says:
The attempt making by the administra-
ton, with Senator Morton as its stalking-horse
to revive the DID, old outrage cry, prepara
tory to reconstruction of reconstruction is in
famous. Every one of the so-caled Southern
Governors declares that peace reigns within
his State. The discovery to the contrary, al
and reckless plot to manipulate the South il
the interests of Mr.. Grants reelection. He
knows he has not ghost of a chance without
stufiing the ballot boxes in that section. tt
overcome the disgust he has cited in this.
Women as telegraph operators have proved
great success. They send the electric sparl
right through a fellow.
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Saddles, Harness, dc.

y want good work, go to GEO. f. sELICk'S s
where you will find the best assortment this side
of Baltimore. which he will sell cheap for cash.
Saddles and Harness of all kiDds-old and new
Trunks. Whips, Bits, &c; Buck Gloves win
chester and Lewisburg make), and, in fact ev-
erything in his line of business. 60
Thanking his friends for past patronage he
lopes to merit continuance of the same .5r
REPAIRING done on short notice. ~
Also, good lot of old Mcclellan Saddles and
Haters for sale cheap. 80 Ct
Store on Main street, doors west of Augusta,
nextdoor to Woods s. Glkeson's hardware store.
ap19
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A good conscience is to the soul what health
is to the body; it preserves constant ease and
serenity within US, and more than countervails
all the caamities and affections which can pos
| sibly befall us.
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&kS
Poetry
RESIGNATION.
BY n. W. LoNGFELLow.

There is no flock, however cared and tended,
But one dead lamb is there
There is no freside, howsoe'er defended,
But has one vacant chair.
The air is full of farewells to the dying,
And mournings for the dead;
The heart of Rachel for her children crying
Will not be comforted
Let us be patient. These severe Affections
Not from the ground arise,
But oftentimes Celestial benedlctions
Assume this dark disguise.
We see but dimly thro' mists and vapors
Amid these earthly dalnps;
What seem to us but sad, funereal tapers,
May be heavens distant lamps.
There is no DEATH What seems so is transition
This lite of mortal breath
Is but suburb of the lite eysian
Whose portal we call death.
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Fertilizers.

Fertilizers.
PLASTER! PLASTER! from STAUN-
TON MILLS at $ll.00 per ton.
ian24 Il. KER & BRO.
ROUND PLASTER.-I have made ar
VI rangements with the Nova Scotia Plaster
Company, by which I expect to be able to sup.
ply this market at prices lower than can be had
from any other source.
Ground Plaster will be put up in bags of 200
lbs. each. Present price, including bags $1l 90
per ton cash, delivered at Staunton. Fishersvllle
or Waynesboro Early orders solicited. Call
and see sample
jal73m GEO. Z. PRICE.
WELLS Armmoniated Bone Super
IA PHOSP PHATE.-We have just received a
full supply of this justly celebrated Fertilizer.
For wheat and grass it has no superior.
We refer to the following persons who have
used it with great success. viz:
Benjamin Crawford, Geo. NJ Cochran,
Maj. John A. Harman. Ro. S Harnsberger,
Col. VIM. D. Anderson, John S. Churchman,
NJ. W. d. Hogshead, 81. P Dickerson,
VIM. Bell Crawford and Others.
Leave your orders early.
100 TONS Pure Ground Windsor
IUU PLASTER. Charlottesville Mills
msr23
r UMP PLASTER, to be found at
H BAKER BROS.
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ANEADE f. WHITE.
w Aftorney-at-LaW,
STAUNTON, VA,
will practice in the Courts of Augusta, Rocking
ham and Highland.
Refers, by permission, to the Law Faculty of
the University of Virginia.
Office on Courthouse alley.
dec 13-1yr
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JAMES G.. DEAToN. nj. BLAIR.
TAHES G. DEATON.
Cd Commission Merchant,
North side Basin, bet. 10th and 11th sts,
RICHMOND, VA,
SuLICITS CONSTGNMENTS OF
TOBACCO, WHEAT, CORN, OATS, FLOUR
AND
ALL OTHER COUNTRY PRODUCE
FROM
his friends and those of Mr.. Matthew Blair, who
will aid him in conducting the business.
Liberal advances made ON all consignments in
hand when desired.
Grain Bags furnished when wanted.
Rs- Matthew Blair invites the attention of his
friends and the planters and farmers generally
to the above card. He will devote his entire at
tenton to forwarding the interest of those en-
trusting their business to the new house, and
asks liberal share of patronage for the same.
References William Fl. Mcfarland. Esq,
President State Bank of Virginia. Richmond
Isaac Davenport, Esq, President First National
Bank of Virginia, Richmond; John B. Morton,
Esq, Cashier National Bank of Virginia, Rich
mond John B. Davis, Esq, President Plan
ters' National Bank Of Virginia, Richmond
Col. G. Q. Tompkins, late of Kanawha county,
West Virginia; Moses Lacy, Esq, Lynchburg.
dec 13-3m
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n AIDES CITY MADE SHOES.-A
Ia large assortment just opened at q
nol5. ID. A. KAYSERS.
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Professional Directory.

A M. HENKEL.
a. Physician and Surgeon,
STAUNTON, VA,
Respectfully tenders his services in the various
branches of his profession, to the public; and
may be consulted at any time, at his office, un-
less professionally engaged.
Ng-SPEcIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO SURGERY.
iaD10-1v%
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Richmond Advertisements.

A. j. RAHM, HUMPHREY CALDER,
Successors to P. Rahm, Machinist and
Of Eagle Machine Works. Engineer,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
Church Fair.

St. Bridgets Church inauslrated a
grand fair and festival at Cochran Hall
last evening. The attendance was large.
The hall is tasteiully decorated and ar
ranged. The tables are loaded with
beautiful and good things, and are pre-
sided over by ladies who can out-talk
George Francis Train. No one can re-
sist their appeals for charity, and no one
should. A fine horse, valued at $500,
to be presented TO either the Chief OF
the Fire Department or Chief of Police,
will be voted for during the Fair week.
The friends Of both chiefs are coming
forward and taking up the dollar tickets
rapidly. Go tonight and enjoy your
self in the midst of music, dancing and
flowers, to say nothing of the substan-
tials of life in the restaurant department
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12

sentiment. The truth is, that in Radi-
cal days it was difficult matter to
classify Memphis Radicals, so close was
their alliance.
The elegant residence Of Col. Amos
Woodruff is adorned with several beauti-
full stained-glass windows of Memphis
manufacture. These beautiful specimens
Of art were purchased by Mr.. Woodruff
Of Mr.. John Hughes, who manufactured
them at his establishment at 252 Third
street. AS works Of art they cannot be
excelled.
The dispatches from the War Office to-
day state that the storm which passed
yesterday over the great lakes, is now
passing over Canada in northeasterly
direction. Rains and SHOWS prevail from
Maryland to Connecticut. The "proba-
bilities" are clear weather and fresh
southwest winds on the Gulf and through
out the Southern States for several days
General clearing-up weather all over the
United States is boldly predicted.
Grand Junction has been chosen by
the citizens of the county of Bell as the
county seat. The Mississippi Central
and the Memphis and Charleston rail
roads intersect at this point. Grand
Junction is a thriving little city, and
contains enterprising citizens. A fine
hoteh Touring mill and other public in
stitutions make it desirable point.
Good citizens have been elected to office
in the new county, and the Junction is
rushing rapidly onward toward pros
perity. The entire vote of the county is
about 23O0 and better selection for a
county seat could not be made by the
voters
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
His.IssIppi Riyer RaIIroad.

The committee of the County Court
reported on the condition of the Missis-
sippi River railroad, yesterday. The
Mitchell contract was submitted to the
court. The report shows that Mr.. Mitch
ell, the late President, received $63,3l3
in cash and $4,000 in paid-up stock,
and is yet to receive $4,000 first mort
gage bonds. Chief Engineer MillingGon
received for disbursement $32,228 In
cash, for which vouchers we're submitted
to the amount of 1923, 967 so. The re-
ceipts of the company were S277, 4S7 H..
The expenditures were $275sS6 CT. The
assets amount to $4,000, and the la
bilities $l6S, 4S7 Il. The committee, in
conclusion, stated as follows:
In submitting this report we feel it our
duty, as we'll as our pleasure, to say that
the condition of the road is such as to
encourage the taxpayers of the county
and the immediate friends of the road IN
the hope of an early resumption of the
work on the road, under circumstances
that will insure the early completion OF
the road at least as far as to Covington,
with a certainty of its entire completion
and consolidation with one of several
great railway lines now contemplating a
plan of consolidation with the Mississippi
River Railway Company; and, therefore,
earnestly advise prompt action on the
part of the county of Shelby in furnish
ing the means requisite to the vigorous
prosecution of the work-a work Of great
importance to our county and the city OF
Memphis. . WILLIAM WALLACE,
P. M. WINTERS,
]. M. CREWS,
IouN IT, RuRVp
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
AmusennenfS.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-The Sappho and
Walhalla combination troupes appeared
again last evening. The performance
was excellent. Little Sappho is a child
wonder on the stage. The Ring and
Keeper, and the operatta, The Water
man, were we'll presented by the SapphO
Troupe. The Walhalla Troupe is com
posed of a number Of fine acrobatie ar
lists, including Messrs. Edward Johamo,
Macmillan, Yosef and Smith. The
calsthenic feats, revolving wheels, bal
ancing, tumbling, the glass decanter and
chair pyramid are astonishing exhibit
tons of skill and dexterity. The grand
scenic display of the Fairy Grotto, with
Nymphs and Maids at the close of the
performance, was beautiful sight. To
night the Sappho and Walhalla combin-
alton will appear again.
VARIETIEs.-The great Sheridan and
Mack appear nightly, in their wonderful
lightning changes, at the Washington
street Theater. Tonight Mile Adela
the popular cantatrice, and Miss Lizzie
Whelan, the character vocalist, viii ap-
pear on the boards. The ballet troupe,
with Miss Susie Starr as premiere dan
seuse, will also lend valuable assistance.
Manager Schooles has irst-class troupe,
and the theater is crowded nightly. A
fine programme tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12

LrvKKrooL. April u. 1l:B a.m.-cctton Is
dull; sales, 10.Ooo bales. Middling uplands,
* 10 7,zi; Middling uplands. I'D.
l;0p.m.-Cotton is duh; sales, l0.ooObales,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
New york money market.

NEw YoRE. April y. l2:5 p.m.-Govern-
mcnts are active and steady. Sterling ex-
change is steady at 1895. Gold is carrying at
per cent. Money is easy at per cent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
For Arkansas River-Memphis Il Ar
kansas River Packet Company.
UNITED STATES MAIL LINE.

TIME ELEGANT PASSENGER 0~s.
i packets Of this line will leave ls4!s5tssH
MEMPHIS for all points on Ar Hsafsssias.saA
kansas river, as follows:
Steamer MARY B0YD............ Haines, master
Every Monday, at S pm.
Steamer 7. IL. ALLIsN.-... " Oodburn, master
OR
Steamer DARDANELLE...... Berry, master
Every Wednesday, at pm.
Steamer PAT CLEBUR NE. Pritchard, master
Every Friday, at pm.
n8- The boat that leaves Memphis on
Wednesdays goes through to Fort Smith.
The boats that leave Memphis on Mondays
and Fridays connect at Little Rock with cur
light draught boats for Fort Smith. and
with stages for, Hot Springs, Camden.
Arkadelphia and Washington. All the
boats of this Line having been built ex-
pressly for the trade, possess superior
accommodations for passengers and I'M
surpassed facilities for transporting
freight to all points on the Arkansas river
without detention. at all stages of water.
re- Freights consigned to this Compan, ut
Memphis, or mouth of White river, will be
forwarded promptly to destination without
charge for transfer.
JOHN ID. ADAMS, PPes't.
W. q. PATTES0N, Agent,
No. II Madison ST., Merchants Insurance
Company's Building. lis
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12

THE proprietors of the Southern Pal
ace will announce their grand opening
in q few days. SOL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12

PIrrsBURo and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown & Jones, office 2s2 Main
street. Bethel Block. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12

" you want your CRATES set, call at
295 Second street. and get Lemons i'm
provement; they viii give twice the heat
with a great saving of fuel. l4ST