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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-12
NUMBER III.
G. & 0. RAILRoAD.-The New York Ex

press says:
The sales of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road per cent. gold bonds have increased rap
idly of late, and within short space of time
about $4,000, 900 have been taken by investors.
The remaining balance of the loan has been
reduced to $5.00O,OO0. and Messrs Fisk &
Hatcn, the financial agents of the Company,
have this day advanced the price to 90 and ac-
crued interest In accordance with the following
note from the President:
New YORK, August 2Sth, 1871.
Messrs. Fisk & Hatch, Financial Agents, etc:
Gentlemen.-Since my return from Califor-
MIA notice that the sales of the securities of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
are much In advance of the present wants of
the Company, and as the Western Division,
from the Ohio River to the Falls of Kanawha,
ninety-fve miles, will be completed in October
and the work on the remainder of the road is
now SO far advanced that there is no doubt of
the completion of the whole line In the sum-
mer OF 1872, when all these securities should
readily bring par
For the above reasons you will sell none of
the Company's bonds after this date at less
than SO and accrued interest, and make no
sales at that price for delivery subsequent to
the time of sale.
Truly yours,
@. P. HUNTINGTON, Pres't
Many investors will avail themselves of the
present high prices Of Government bonds to
sell the same and invest in the Chesapeake
and Ohio bonds, which bear the same rate of
interest and can be obtained at much lower
price. The holders of Central Pacific bonds
have also been disposing of the same and iE-
vesting in Chesapeake and Ohio bonds, as
both Companies are under the same financial
The Chesapeake and Ohio Road is being
constructed with vigor, and will probably be
completed in the summer of 1872 This road
will form new trunk line from the Chesapeake
Bay to the Great West, and open up the i'm
mense coal and iron fields of Virginia.
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How WIFE WAS SoLD.-The following
story was related to the Marion Herald few
days ago by a. friend who vouches for its truth:
"John Wiley, rough, broad-shouldered
mountaineer, living in an adjoining county,
volunteered in the Confederate army in 1861,
leaving at home pretty, young wife to mourn
his absence. John was among the missing at
the battle of Spotsylvania Court house, and
though the wife refused to believe that he was
dead, the war closed, and the prisoners return
ed home, but brought no tidings of john
The wife was forced now to believe that he was
dead, and for long time mourned for him.
At last, however, a comforter appeared, in the
shape of former sweetheart, named William
Smith, and in 1866 he and the widow were
married They lived happily together, and
two little cherubs came in process of time to
bless the union.
Everything went on smoothly until about a
month ago, when husband No. returned. A
scene ensued-wife tainted and husbands went
for each other. But finally
John appreciated the embarrassing situation
in which his appearance s.placed his wife, and
being of generous nature, he offered to re-
linquish to William all claim to Sarah for the
consideration of 5000, promising to go away
and leave him in undisputed possession of her
and the babies. William paid the money, and
next day John took up his line of march for
| Colorado promising never to return.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-12

CONVENTIONS OF CoLoRED MEN-The icol-
ored men of the United States will hold two
conventions of a national character this fall
The first is called national convention, and
will meet in ST. Louis, on the 22d of Septem
ber. Tie second is called southern conven.
ton, although it is thought that nearly all the
States " III be represented. 1t will meet in Co
lumbia, 5. G., Oil the 18th of October. The
avowed purpose of each IS consultation or
matters connected with the welfare of the col
! ored race.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-12
POETRY.
The Great Hereafter.

'Tis sweet to think, while struggling
The goal of life to win,
That just beyond the shores of time
The better years begin.
When through the nameless ages
cast my longing eyes,
Before me, like boundless sea,
The Great Hereafter lies.
Along its brimming bosom
Perpetual summer smiles,
And gathers like golden robe
Around the emerald isles.
There, in the blue, long distance,
By lulling breezes famed,
seem to see the towering groves
Of old Ruelah's land,
And far beyond the islands
That gem the waves serene,
The image of the cloudless shore
Of holy Heaven is seen.
Unto the Great Hereafter
Aforetime dim and dark
freely now and gladly give
Of life the wandering bark.
And in the far-off Heaven,
When shadowy seas are passed,
By angels hands its quiVering sails
Shall all be furled at last
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-12

NEW GROCERY STORE.-J. W. Ut
~ ley & Co., dealers in Choice Family Gro
ceries Bagby's new building, Frederick street,
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 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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STRANGE FREAK OF NATURE "A CORES
pondent Of the Baltimore Sun, writing from
Rockingham county, Va, says:
"A strange freak OF nature has taken place
in the track of the severe hailstorm that occur
red in this region some three weeks ago. We
are not aware of anything of the kind occur
ring heretofore. 1t is this; that all the Or
chards in the track OF the hailstorm have come
out in full bloom. Some orchards are in as full
bloom as they ever were in the spring Not
only the apple trees are in bloom, but the 10.
Gust trees in many places are also In bloom.
A gentleman came to my house last week and
told me on his road here he saw an apple tree
with several bushels Of ripe apples on it, aDc
thousands of bloom on the same tree. 4 very
pretty hut strange sight.
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A FIDDLE HISTORY. The Hillsboro Record

u
writes the following history of an old fiddle
"We saw an old fiddle shipped the other
day from Company Shops to Maryland. Col.
johnson shipped it to Mrs Davis, formerly a
Miss Hollister, of Raleigh. This old violin was
bought in lS45, by the late Wesley Hollister,
at that time superintendent of the Raleigh aud
CASTOR railroad, at sale of baggage on that
road. He paid ten dollars for it, Had it fixed
up and strung, and loaned it to lady in Ra-
leigh to play on. This lady offered Mr.. Hol-
lister $500 for it, and begged him to name the
price. But he wouldn't sell. At his death
the fiddle was loaned out, and went the rounds,
at last landing in the hands of Dr. Stith, of
High Point, who paid fifty dollars for it. In
the meantime, Mrs. Davis, of Maryland, wrote
to Col johnson, the executor of her fathers
estate, to look the old violin up, and he did so.
buying it back from DR.. Stith at hundred
dollars. Inside of this violin is the inscrip-
ton: 'Antonus Stradiuarius, Cremon faci-
ebat ammo 1853. The sound board is of pine
and maple, but shaved so very thin that you
can hear the vibrations of the strings by just
pressing the board with your fingers when you
talk. Its tone is rich and magni6cent-a real
old Cremona."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-12

NARROW AND BROAD GAUGE CARs.-Wil-
m;noton. N O.. received on the 1st instant,
from wilmington, DEL, the first car for the
first narrow gauge railroad which will be in OPP
Grafton in the Southern States, the Tuskegee
Gala. railroad At the same time two five
foot guage cars were received from the same
builders which were on the track with new
car just turned out at the Wilmington and
Weldon IN. G. Railroad Companys shops,
and which is said to have compared advantage
ously with the Northern work.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-12

During the delivery of Buffers speech at
Springfield, several Spoons enclosed in an en-
gelope, were passed up to him. The General
tore open the envelope, saw the corner of one
of the spoons and the joke at the same time,
and, hastily slipping the package into bis
pocket proceeded with his address.-M 7.
World
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-12

An anecdote is told of young lady of Har-
risonburg, who was recently on a riding excur-
sion. The horse commenced kicking, when
she, in the most simple manner, requested hel
companion to get out and hold the horses leg
or he might ipjure the vehicle.
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Here's marriage for you: "Married-At
Flintstone by the Rev. Mr.. Windstone, Mr..
Sandstone, both of Limestone. Look out for
birthstone and little Whetstones next.
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FO2E22O2"jeS.

GEO. EYLER | HENRY COOPER. WIN. J. NELSON.
VEvHE CO-PARTNERSHEP of Parkins,
Il Nelson 81 Co., having been dissolved by the
sale of the interests of some of the partners. and
sion. we appear before the public with improved
facilities, and with determination to please IN
Price and Style OF Work.
We respectfully ask from the people OF Vlr-
ginla and the South, fair share of patronage.
We propose to manufacture and repair porta-
Bile and stationary Steam Engines and Boilers,
Saw mills, Mining Machinery, Hydraulic and
screw Presses for Oil and Tobacco, Car Wheels,
Car Trucks Shafting, Pulleys and Hangers.
we keep on hand a full assortment of repairs
for the Pitt Threshing Machine, which we will
furnish fitted upon short notice.
We also manufacture Plows, Plow Castings.
Hay Rakes, Hay Presses, Straw Cutters, and
Agricultural Implements generally.
Address,
EYLER, COOPER g. co.
mar28-tf Staunton, Va.
Town papers copy.
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Groceries, dc.

UTOCCTCCSS NCs
C.. n. RICHARDSON,
Qate of Richardson & Wheat)
New Building, Augusta Street,
| Immediately opposite Splitter & Hunter, and
next door to Valley Virginian Office,
STA UNION, VIRGINIA.
| Having again gone into the Grocery business
| 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. I will sell them upon a
small profit.
My present stock consists in part of the fol-
lowing choice and selected goods;
SALT, EGGS,
RICE, LARD,
SUGARS. TEAS,
SYRUPS, FISH,
CHEESE aE 3 Sc pS D11BAG BAC0N'
l.
MOLASSES,
MEAL, FLOUR,
BUCKETS, SOAPS,
TORACCOS, SPICES,
COTTON YARNS, BROOMS,
ESSEN CES, &c.
I am determined to sell at the lowest CASH
RATES. Ny motto is quick 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 -four always on hand for family use. All
-four sold warranted as represented.
tender my thanks to all my friends and pa
irons who have stood by me so continually and
well for the past five years. 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.
Mg- 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 E. A. Glenn & Go.
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. P. A. Sublett.
may30
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An officer on review day happened to be
thrown from his horse As he lay sprawling
upon the ground, he said to friend who ran
to his assistance, Il thought l had improved
in my riding, but l find 1 have fallen of.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-12

m OOGF H EEs & BN 3 III L 4 T
ID BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS,
STAUNToN AND LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA.
All work in the House Building line promptly
and neatly executed.
Highest cash prices paid for seasoned lumber.
july11-6m
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R. E. BISHOP. c. W STAFFORD M FULLER
HOUSE AND SHGN PAENTING.-The
IL undersigned are prepared to execute
HOUSE, SIGN AND
ORNAMENTAL PAINTING, GLAZING.
AND PAPER-HANGING,
IN THE NEATEsT AND MOST RKMANLIKE
MANNER.
They offer their services to the public and So
lcit a liberal share # patronage.
Particular attensi3n paid to country work.
BISHOP, STAFFORD & CO.,
0cl1-1y Staunton, Va
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sTAUNToN. VA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 1871

Groceries and Produce.
CHA L Es c. !" HI E A T
Successor to Richardson & Wheat)
CORNER MAIN AND AUGUSTA STREETS,
sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA,
Begs leave to state that he has always on hand a
large and we'll selected stock of
Family Groceries.
His stock embraces everything usually found in
first class grocery, of which he would
only mention the following:
SUGAR, BACON,
COFFEES, LARD,
BUTTER, TEAS,
MoLAssEs. EGGS,
SYRUPS, RICE,
FLOUR,
CHEESE,
BROOMS,
EATH
COTTON YARNS,
He is determined to give satisfaction to all who
may need anything in his line of business, and
would ask all those who have not tried him, to
do so before purchasing elsewhere.
@~ Special attention given to the purchase
of Flour for family use.
He would express many thanks to his friends
for the liberal patronage heretofore extended
him, and would ask continuance of the same
rs Remember the place for CHEAP GRO
CERIES-new Brick Building-corner Main
and Augusta streets, Staunton, Va.
N. B.-Mr. James II. Byers is with him
and will be glad to see his friends.
ap11
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THOS. BRANCH & SONS, BRANCH, SONS & CO.,
Petersburg, Va. Augusta Ga.
BRANCH & SONS, Savannah, GA.
vEyHOS. BRANCH & CO., COMMISSION
MERCHANTS, 1901, Cary Street, corner
Twelfth, (uDder Corn Exchange,) Richmond,
Virginia a-Having transferred our Banking Bus
mess to the Merchants National Bank, of which
our Senior is President we shall confne our
selves to the Commission Business.
Consignments of Tobacco. GRAIN Flour, &c.,
solicited, and liberal advances made on same
when in hand or on Bills of Lading.
Make liberal advances on consignments to our
friends in the principal Northern Markets, and
in Liverpool, London, Bremen, and Antwerp.
Mr.. M A. CHAMBERS is with us and will be
pleased to serve his friends.
ap18-6m
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The NATIONAL GAME The country every
where has been s9reiy cursed with base bail,
but if contemporary may be believed, Troy,
New York, is the greatest place il the world
for this game This authority says the people
are SO full Of it that they put pitchers on their
tables and batter in their puddings. They
make stop hash, cook on base burner stoves
and instead of goldfish balls, they use base
balls They make third base pies, and the
girls sing first base duets. All the organs grind
out second base polkas, and when folks 60 out
they GO out on the fly. Folks there eat centre
field tripe, right field turnips and left field sau-
sages. They have a game almost every day,
and all the stores close, the doctors let the folks
die, the Sunday Schools let out, the laundries
shut up, the BARRIERS put up their shutters, SER
wants stop securing coal scuttes, the babies
leave off drinking cows milk, the collar ma
kers shut their sewing machines, steamboats,
blow their whistles, and everybody goes except
one man left on each corner to keep guard over
the town. A stranger visiting Troy would act
ually believe from the talk, that the chief end
of man was to play base ball, and the nearest
to heaven man could get 10 this world would
be to belong to The Haymakers. When the
Trojaus get through the ''hey day of youth,
they Will get over the base bail mania There
is not blade of grass within ten miles of Troy.
It has all been worn of playing base ball; and
if prize fighter should 60 to grass up in Troy
he would get knocked over ten miles to gel
there
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nICFHARD ADAM.
Ia, 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.
Va Orders from all parts of the South attended
to promptly.
Liberal discount to the trade june6-3m
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A ROMANCE OF REAL L1FE.-A correspon-
dent Of the Oineinaati Commercial writes from
Newcastle, Ky.
u write this letter in the house of an old la
dy who is neice of that Rebecca Bryan who
became the wife Of Daniel Boone and concern
ing whose eyes t'he young hunter is said to
have mistaken them tor those OF a deer1 the
pretty backwoocs romance is told. The lady is
herself also the widow of one Of Dan'l Boone s
own nephews, her second husband who assisted
in bringing the great hunter back to KY She
was born in one of the chief old pioneer sta
tions, (her grandfather's) near Lexington, and,
although she is in her eighty-frst year. she is
active in body, blsying herself with her flowers
and garden, clear sighted and alert In spirit
Recently she heard that one of her middle
aged sons absent over 20 years in California.
and presumed dead for more than half of that
time, was yet alive, and her joy was great
He, too, bad supposed his mother to be long
since dead,
The old lady has a romance connected with
her second marriage. It is as follows When
her mother was young lady, Colonel William
Boone, the nephew of Daniel mentioned above,
was very much in love with her, and asked her
on one occasion to marry him.; She told him
she was engaged to Morgan Bryan. and that
they were to be married in a few days. Col
Boone went away and married another young
woman. Afterwards he, with his wife, visited
the young married couple when their first child
(now in her fifth score Of years. was but very
few days old, and seeing the baby, he laughed
and said to her mother: Now, MiIly, as you
wouldn't have me yourself you'll give me the
girl for my second wife, won't you p Wheth-
er any jesting promise was made | am not 10
formed; but the baby grew up, and at twenty
came widow after nine years, and remained
one for long time, when Colonel Boone's first
wife having died some years previously, she re-
ally became, in her own middle life, the wife
Of her mothers ea,ly lover, who had claimed
her in her cradle. The good old lady is accus-
toned, in relating this to her sons and nieces,
to speak of it as zone of the most remarkable
things that ever happened. | think so, too
and it is true story
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6 TRAyERs PHILLIPS. j. FRED. EFFINGER.
ROBERT CRAIG.
EaHELLYPS. EFFHNGER & CRAIG,
ATTORNEYS AND
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.
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 s. CRAIG,
na23 Attorneys, Staunton, Va.
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or. CHARLES HOTEL,
= Corner 18th and Main Street,
RICHMOND, VA,
D EnIrCrn RATES.

Terms ...... ........ .......... $2. per day.
This Hotel is situated in the centre of business
and more convenient to the principal railroad
denot and boat landings than any house in the
city. A. b. My AZ; proprietor,
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suppose" give you a conundrum Why are
these Virginia mountains like sick chickens?
Because they have ''the gap(e)s'
We reached home just in time for dinner,
having driven about fifteen miles, and found
our scarlet creepers instantly seized upon by a
fair one with golden locks, who met us smiling
on the threshold. Sincerely,