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Mattresses, dc.
nRICE OF FURNITURE Redu cs

THRTCE OF FURNITURE Reeku ced.
II We propose reducing very large stock
OF Cabinet Furniture at the following schedule
of prices, for cash:
Grained chamber suits-l0 pieces-at from $50
to $55
Walnut chamber suits-10 pieces-wood tops,
at $85
Walnut chamber suits-10 pieces-marble
tors-a from $95. to $780, made of solid wal
nut.
Parlcr suits il hair cloth and green rep $50.
Parlor suits in rep or hair cloth, at from $11O
to $3.50
Lounges at 9 50, 10 50, u so H. and $18.
Bedsteads, bureaus, tables, chairs, husk and
cotton mattresses at reduced prices. Particular
attention paid to packing We propose to sell
under the Baltimore prices. All we ask of those
in want of furniture is q call, or send your or
ders and they shall receive prompt attention.
H. T. ZIMMERMAN g. SON,
no29-3m 3l5 7th street, Washington, d. @.
NIOTECE.-Made at the Institution for the
~ Deaf and Dumb and the Blind,
Hair Mattresses,
Moss and Shuck Mattresses,
Coir Mats all sizes,
Corn Brooms.
Old Mattresses renovated,
Old Chairs filled with new cane seats
Books bound in plain binding,
Articles to be repaired will be called for at pri-
vate residences and returned when finished.
All orders for work should be made through
the Steward, Foreman of the Shop to the
Principal feb8-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10

Georgia is conceded by the Radicals to have
gone for the Democrats by thirty-fve or forty
thousand majority Five Democratic Con-
gressmen are certainly elected, with the chan,
ces in favor of six. So far, but two Radical
Senators-both colored-have been elected.
All returns indicate that the Democratic gains
were even heavier than was expected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10

QHA The undersigned respectfully calls
lOIVs the attention of his friends to the
tact that upon his own hook he proposes to carry
On general AUCTION BUSIN ESS, at the old
stand, corner of Augusta street and Spring Lane
He will attend the sale of property of ali kinds.
sitner In town or country, as reasonable as any
>tner auctloneer. EN-. CUSHING.
jan4-tf Town papers copy -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10

The Attorney General of Virginia has ad-
vised Sheriffs that they will have no authority
to collect taxes after Dec. 81, 1870. Under the
present law, neither the sherifs nor the coun-
ty treasurer are authorized to collect next year.
This matter will demand the immediate atten-
ton of the Legislature, and is likely to create
some trouble.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10

Rose D'Erina evidently pleases the New
Workers. One critic gushes over her as fol-
lows: She is endowed with thoroughly mu-
steal temperament, and is voiced as though ma
ture had robbed seraph OF Its choicest attrl-
bute-the power of soul enhancing song.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10
MGLLINerY.
OF FASHION.
Important to the Z

II EmpOrtant 10 the Ladies.
1 will sell my entire stock of millinery and
fancy articles at greatly reduced prices for cash.
Those in want of anything IN my line will do
we'll to call and examine. l have an elegant
stock of Jet sets, Crosses, Charms. Necklaces
&C., and many other handsome articles suitable
for Christmas presents, such as real and imita-
ton lace handkerchefs, collars. sc.
Mrs. X. III. KELLEY,
No. 70 Main street.
nOcQ-TOWn pQnnrs oOnv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10
SGddJes, Harness. &c.

u AD DDAIES ANU MA HIN ESS.-If YOU
y want good work, go to GEO. F. ELICkS S
where you will find the best assortment this side
OF Of Baltimore. which he will sell cheap for cash.
Trunks WINS Rfs q al Rc nrsa and
;nester and Lewisburg make), and, in fact, ev-
9rything In his line of business.
Ihanklng ms friends for past patronage he
1opes TO merit ia continuance of the same.
Also, good lot of old Mcclellan Saddles and
Halters for sale cheap. '''-N
Store on Main street, doors west of Augusta.
next door to Woods & Gilkeson's hardware Store.
aDl9
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10

The late catastrophe In Richmond calls to
mind the burning of the theatre on the Goth
of December, 1911, when seventy victims, in
cluding the Governor of Virginia, perished in
the flames; the confagration, which laid waste
50 large portiooan = OF the city n 1866, just be-
in 1869; the loss of Sc lives at the fall of the
capitol. and the destruction of property by the
food, during the present year. The heroic en-
durance of the people Of Richmond under all
their Affections merits no less sympathy than
admiration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10

MORE FRAUDULENT INSURANCE CoMPA-
NIES-The New York papers announce that
the Great Western Mutual Life Insurance
Company has been declared insolvent. The
trusting policy holders Of the concern may
thank their stars that they did not die with
their policies on hand, for it appears that twen-
ty-fve per cent. in addition to the entire capi-
tai Of the company has been exhausted. The
Herald remarks that lit would plainly have
been dead less to die with such an insurance
policy on hand.''
A special meetiDg of the stock holders OF
the Home Fire Insurance Company OF New
York was held on Thursday to take action IN
view of the embarrassed condition of that COM
pany's affairs A few months since, owing to
what was deemed mismanagement and heavy
losses, the capital stock was reduced from ST.
900 900 to $500, 900, and Mr.. @. s. Bushnell,
of Union Pacific railroad fame, was placed at
the head of the company, IN hopes that the
company might be righted and saved from ru-
IN.
Various expedients were restored to keep it
afoat, but at last matters came to a crisis, and
at the meeting on Thursdag 1t was found that
the stock was worse than nothing. The meet
ing adjourned to Saturday for fnai. action, az
ter passing vote to stop issuing p2cles at
once. Ne. also notice that the Treasurer of
the Berkshire Mutual Life Insurance Compa-
ny, of Pittsfeld, Mass Benz. Chickering, has
been removed from his pos2tlon, on the charge
OF appropriating $50, 1000 Of fAe eompany's
funds to gold specuations. The Frequency OF
failures OF insurance companies of late IS -
matter for serious consideration. Two of the
cases above noted are of failure and fraud in
life insurance, the most sacred of all trusts.
Life Insurance Is good thing, but as the test
OF Its value Is only determined after the death
OF the party who has reposed confidence in it,
1t is matter OF first Importance before secu-
ring policy to scrutinize closely the character
of the parties in control for prudence and in
tegrlty. Ii the controllers of the concern are
known SPECTATORS and manage their compa-
MES as a means of making money for them
selves as stockholders avoid them as things
of danger. Enquirer.
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NEsV GROCERY STORE.-J. w. Ut
IN ley & 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 frst-class grocery store.
Cash paid for country produce, or goods given
in exchange at market prices. They are pre-
pared to supply families with anything in the
grocery line at very low prices for cash.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10
Nd T.. WILSON,
General Commission Merchant,

General commission Mcrchant,
18th street, third door South of Cary, Tin Corn
and Flour Exchange Block Richmond, Va,
Will sell Tobacco, Hay and Flour at q per cent
all other produce at per cent, and in all cases
make prompt returns. Liberal Advances made
on all consignments when desired. Grain Bags
furnished free of charge.
T. GRAHAM WILSON of Rockbridge county is
with me, and would be pleased to receive the
patronage of his friends. jan25-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10
Good and Bad Farm Stock

There is no fact in agriculture more fully es-
tabshed than that it will not pay to keep poor
stock, when it is possible to secure that of a
better quality A few years since the rage for
Durham, Alderney, Devon and other choice
breeds of cattle prevailed very extensively
throughout the country. Fabulous prices were
paid for superior animals OF these breeds, and
there appeared to be fair prospect of some
thing like reform IN the matter of stock rails
ing. Like so many other movements in agri-
culture, this spirit OF Improvement has subsi
ded, and We find Our farmers relapsing into
their former apathy Should this be? The
cost of keeping an inferior COW is precisely the
same as that Of a better one A good horse
will always command better price in the mar
ket, or is more valuable to it's owner for his
own purposes than poor one. The cost OF
the best horses? There are breeds of swine
that grow rapidly and fatten upon much less
food, and in shorter time than others. Why
not procure these improved kinds? The same
may he said of sheep, poultry and, in fact, ev-
cry kind of farm stock, and yet we lind thou
sands Of farmers, in the face of these incontro-
vertible facts, array themselves in steady hos
tility to all movements having for their object
the improvement Of domestic farm animals.
They cling to the inferior stock with a peril
nacity that is surprising. In many cases the
secret OI the udttoT IL tuSlI "
make the first investment Fifteen dollars
seems to be a large price to pay for two
| months old Chester County white pig, when
commoner animals can be had at one-Efth the
price, but all experience proves that 10 the
| long run the best are the cheapest. Were it
possible to overcome this indisposition TO make
the first outlay, there would be room for the in
diligence of the hope that our farm-stock gen.
orally would improve in character. This will
be accomplished only when farmers realize full
| ly the fact that it does not pay to keep poor
stock.
THE RITUALIsTIc QUEsTIoN.-Bishop Pot
ter, of New York, has decided, it is said to
prohibit the elaborate colored and embroidered
vestments now used in religious services at St.
Adams and one or two other Episcopal church
es in New York city. There can be no appeal,
for the present at least, from his decision, and
his action is likely therefore to bring the ritual
istic question to focus, as clergymen refusing
to conform to it are liable to deposition from
the ministry. The last general convention OF
the church in New York city referred the sub.
iect to special committee, who are expected
to report next year; but in the meantime each
Bishop is authorized to decide what shall be the
practice In his own diocese.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10
GEORGE M. HARRISON,
A rrq,O ID PNEV-AT-T,A

STAUNToN, Va,
will practice in all the Courts holden in Augusta
county. and in the Circuit Courts of the adjoin-
ing Counties.
Sa- Strict attention eires to the collection Of
Claims. i.
Ofice-East of Courthouse, over Court OF
Anneals Room. aug2-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10
Richmond Advertisements.
JAMES G. DEAToN. NJ. BLAIR.
TAMES G. DEATON,
% Commission Merchant,

ES ". DEATON. vi. .DLAIh.
TAMES G.. DEATON.
Oh Commission Merchant,
North side Basin, bet 10th and 18th SITS,
RICHMOND, VA,
sJLICITs CONSEQUENCES 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 consgnments in
hand when desired.
Grain Bags furnished when wanted.
@s- Matthew Blair invites the attention of his
friends and the planters and farmers generally
to the above card. He will devote his entire at
tention 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 Bich- Bi
ters' National Bank Of Virginia, Richmond;
Col. G. @. Tompkins, late of Kanawha county,
West Virginia; Moses Lacy, ESQ.,, Lynchburg.
dec 13-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10

ANXIOUS TO MARRY.-The Marion Star
speaks of an elopement extraordinary Of Mr..
and Miss Hubble, who passed through that
place Wednesday, On their way to the South
western Gretna Green. We should Judge that
the clipping couple was quite courageous one,
as they rode from home after night, passing
over a mountain during heavy snow storm,
and both riding the same horse. The couple
are first cousins, and aged respectively Is and
Is years. 1t is astonishing what woman will
go through to get married.
The same paper describes the novel wedding
Of Mr. VIM. Cox and Miss Mary Buchanan,
which occurred in that place last week. The
entire party, including grooms and maids,
formed on horseback in front of Browns Ho-
tel. and the holy bond was joined by the min
lister as he stood upon the porch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10
Professional Directory.

AEEADE +. WHITE.
Vb AttOrney-at-L3w,
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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Groceries and Produce.
Bread Preparation.
H Sugar cured Hams,
Factory Cheese,

V ORSEOKD'S Bread preparation.
H Sugar cured Hams
Factory Cheese
Canned Tomatoes,
GunpOwder Tea,
Sugars and Coffees.
j. w. TODD CO.,
jan3-lm Burwell corner, Staunton.
AATS.-We will pay the highest market
- price for New Brunswick or common
Spring Oats. j. w TODD s. CO..
jan3-lm Burwel corner, Staunton.
VNTALNUT AND POPLAR.-We will
w pay the cash down for Walnut and Pop
lar plank in any quantities 30
jan3-1m Burwel corner, Staunton.
lust RECEaVED-A lot of Glassware
Cd that has been sent on to be sold at the low
est cash prices. r. D. SEARS, agent.
NNTILL receive during Christmas week sno-
wv ked Halbut Salmon, Scotch Herring and
Goldfish. r. d. SEARS, agent.
NONDENsED MILK for family use for sale
u by R. D. SEARS, agent
oNDoN sLAcKIfs k 3 SEARS, f. 1s!s BY agent
HOUSE AND DOOR MATS for sale by
II 4. D. SEARS, agent
NOVEL ROLLERS, Hat Racks and
Il Brushes of all kinds for sale by
q cc -c +. d. SEARS, agent.
n HAVE AGAIN RE-OPENED at my
Al old stand, one door above b. f. Points
tin store, and opposite the lst National Bank
have on hand fresh supply of choice Fam
lily Groceries, which have been selected with
care. and purchased at the slowest fgures-all
of which will be sold at small advance on the
original cost for cash. My stock comprises ev-
erything kept in grocery store which the pub
lie will d. we'll to inspect before purchasing else
where
~ Adhering strictly to cash, sell cheap.
de13-4t A. G. POINTS.
FEVHAT large assortment of Household Fur
nishing goods have arrived at the store on
the wharf. r. d. SEARS, agent.
NHICKENN Chickens Always on
Y hand. r. ID. SEARS, agent.
NRANBERREES! Cranberries only 70
" cents per quart, at the store on the wharf
r. d. SEARS, agent
no22 -, H. KER s. BRO
lava COFFEE, cheaper than ever; by
e5 no22 H. KER & BRO.
PEST noB5 Rio and Laguayra f0fss5; ( Tk y 3 BRO
GUGAE of all grades. mo
EULL line of Family Groceries BY mo
Il no22 H. KER & BRO.
CABBAGE, Potatoes and all the vegetables
u OF the season, by FL. KER & BRO.
NHOICE GunpOwder Tea, in original
u package, just received by
noy22 H. KER s. BRO.
NREAT BARGAENs.-The subscribers
VI having opened a new store room on Au-
gusta street. opposite the Courthouse, next door
to Hendry Brothers, ton site Of Col. Geo. Bay
lors law office) have opened an entirely new
stock of GOODS, and offer full STOCK OF
GROCERIES:
Sugar, Coffee, fine Teas, Syrups, Vinegar, &c.
Leather of all kinds. sucn as French and Coun-
try Calf Skins, Kip Skins, Sole Leather DC.
a general assortment of Domestic Goods. such
as Prints, Jeans, Casirets, Fulled Cloth, Cotton
Yarns, and variety of other Dry Goods.
Also Glassware, Woodenware, Broons. &c,
which we offer at small advance on cost, for
cash only.
Flour, Bacon and Meal constantly on hand.
We respectfully solicit call from our friends
and acquaintances.
oc25-tf N. A. BAYLOR s. co.
NACTORY CLOTH.-That very superior
IL Factory Cloth of Winchester make, which
has given such satisfaction to our customers, to
be had very cheap, at
oct25-tf BAkER BROS.
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FOaE7ldTieS.
ERON WORKS,

DURKE'S ERON WORKS,
ID STAUNToN, VA.
VIM. A. BURKE. Proprietor,
NOTICE-Persons having Threshing Machines,
Reapers. Mowers, Drills, SC, needing repairs,
workmanship, at Burke's Iron Works at short
notice. keep constantly on hand repairs for all
he leading machines in the country at manufac-
lrer's prices. have a supply of sections for
he following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Mccormick ]"
Wood ("
Union
also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
Bickford and Hufman's Grain and Guano Drill.
TERMS CASH w. A. BURKE.
rs | am still putting up the best LIVINGS-
TON PLOWS made in the State.
iune 16-tf WIN. A. BURKE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10

The great question for US to consider, now
that the State has ordained that public schools
shall be everywhere established throughout her
domain, is, to adopt the best system of public
instruction. The whole question is narrowed
down to this. We are to have the schools and
should labor to make them all that we could
wish. 1t would be useless to waste our money
upon these Institutions; and wasted it will be
unless our system be such as to secure the
greatest amount of good possible. In the cit
les especially, we ought to make them of high
grade. We ought to employ the best teachers,
and see that the schools are not over-crowded.
If the State does not allow a sufficient sum to
secure the best talent, let that amount be sup
plemented in other ways. By all means, let
the schools be credit to US, and such as will
secure the great objects had in view In the
public high schools Of Baltimore, very liberal
education may be secured. We have known
graduates In those schools who have filled pro-
fessorships In colleges. And so it may be here.
We must expect to encounter certain a.
mount of prejudice in the State, and many of
our people may refuse to patronize what they
will consider charity schools. The whole sys-
tenn is new to them, and many have not yet
reached the height of the great argument so as
to comprehend the idea that the State, look
ing to her own future good, owes all of her
children, the poor as well as the rich, an edu-
cation. But they will understand it better af-
ter awhile; and the surest as we'll as the read
lest way to convert them, is to demonstrate the
utility of the scheme By making it grand sue
cess. And this, we sincerely hope it will be IN
Virginia.-Lynch. VTginadn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10

Id HI. TROUT, F. T. Stribling. Jr.,
and FRANK B. BERKELEY having
formed partnership, will conduct the drug bus
mess at the old stand of p. H. Trout, under the
style of
TROUT, STRIBLING & BERKELEY,
who will carry on the business in all its branches
with renewed energy and with increased facili-
ties They offer inducements to all who may
need Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Coal Oil
and Lamps, Fancy Articles, &C.
Special attention given to compounding Ply
sicans Prescriptions, which department is under
the control of F. B. BERKELEY
Nav 10 1870
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NA- To any one who will send us tsoo sub
seri6crs and siS dollars, we will send the Spscta-
tor for one year GRATIS.
To such as may send us FIVE or more advance
paying subscribers, we will allow a commission
Of 25 per cent. the subscriptions obtained.
which may be retained by the persons sending
them.
Gs- Subscriptions will not be discontinued,
except at the option of the Editor, till all arrear-
ages be paid
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-10
Drugs d Medicines.
TRUSSES!

TRUSSES!
TRUSSESl
We have received q new and superior assort-
ment OF Trusses with the latest Improvements,
the same Truss can be worn on right CIR left side,
and be set at any angle to meet the indications,
and suit comfort o. patient.
We have also, received Shoulder Braces, Alb
dominal supporters of the most approved kind.
Pessaries, of different patent Teaman's self ad-
juster; Bivave, 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
most approved remedies, viz.
Podophynin,
Leptandrin,
Hydrastin.
Baptism,
Iodoform,
Iodoform and Iron,
Guarana,
Corydaline,
Chloral Hydrate,
&c &C., &c.
Together with large assortment of beautiful
lamps, of the latest style, to which we invite the
attention of the public.
no0 Dr.. B. P. REESE 6 co.
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ADVERTISING RATES.

ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
OF One Dollar per Square of Eight Lines or less,
COR the first and 80 cents for each subsequent in
,articn Unless the number of insertions be
naked upon the manuscript it will be publish
ed until forbid and charged accordingly.
ass- Obituaries, Announcements Of Candidates
for Office, Communications calling upon; Adooce-
t:no or Opposing Candidates, and all Consnsa'at-
,stiogas or Notices of Personal or PriUate char
setsr or intended or calculated to promote any
P,iuate Enterprise or Interest, t0i be charged for
as advertisements
SPECIAL NOTICES will be inserted at double
the advertising rates.
as- -Address-"staunton Spectator" stauntea,
Augusta County, Va - -
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nR. B. r. REESE offers his professional
services to the public. He will continue to
"diseases peculiar to females Arrangement
has been made that patients can procure board
at twenty-five dollars per month.
Office on Augusta street, second door above
Spectator building, and diagonally opposite the
drug store of DR.. B. P. Reese d Go.
Office hours from to II o'clock, A. M, and
2to O'Clock, P. NJ. AT night he can be found
at his residence opposite the old market house.
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Some further particulars are given of Herr
Krupp's balloon gun. 1t has a. carriage and
wheels like any other field gun, and can be
served by single man with the greatest ease,
as it only weighs about $50 pounds. 1t can be
rapidly aimed in any direction, whether hori-
zontal or vertical The charg ge consists of
grenade weighing about three pounds, the OBJ
iect of which is to make the balloon, filled with
gas, explode on its bursting tits positively af-
firmed that balloon can be struck at a height
of 1000 feet, and that the horizontal range Of
the gun is about five miles, Herr Krupp in
tends to present twenty of these field pieces to
the Prussian army One has been already dis
patched, and six about to follow The rest will
be sent as they are completed, if their services
are necessary.