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VIRGINIA.-It was quite the fashion year
or two ago, to decry the State of Virginia for
not paying proper attention to works of inter-
nal Improvement and to the subject of educa-
tlon. The truth is, the accusation, in the sense
in which it was made, was never correct but
we suppose that after what has occurred du-
ring the past, and in the present year, no one
will now undertake to arraign the old State on
the charge referred to. Certainly, no State in
the country has recently shown more, (few as
much, interest in these matters than has been
exhibited in Virginia. On all hands, railroads
lines of communication-mate interests,
manufacturing plans, and Colleges and Schools
have engrossed public attention. The people
have everywhere shown the liveliest concern in
all that relates to their business prosperity as
we'll as their mental culture We are pleased
to see it. because we know that in due time its
fruits will be enjoyed. Virginia will yet be one
of the greatest States in the country, in every
respect. t.-AleC. Gazette.
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which does the creditor trust, the debtor or his
property! No dsubt speculator who has a
large amount due him will say he relied upon
both the debtor and his property, and would
hole, fast to both, and not only that but the
mans wife and children also, if he could
But stop says wise law, Mr.. Creditor, you
must not go so far, Mr.. Debtor has been un-
avoldaby unfortunate. Right here we have
the whole point at issue in word, viz: Do
our present laws stop that rash, unprincipled
creditor quick enough or do they stop him
too quick? Suppose you owned a lot worth
two hundred dollars, upon which you build
house worth two thousand dollars. | lend you
two hundred dollars to finish paying for the
mouse and furniture. | regard you as an es-
teemed friend and an honest man, but in let
ting you have the money, | rely not upon your
honesty or life, but upon that nice and vaua-
ble property of yours But, alas in few
days iig nttning strikes the house, kills you and
burns all to ashes, leaving nothing of yours on
earth except the lot and noble son Is years
old. Now since IL per cent interest on the
money was my prime object in letting you have
the two hundred dollars, and since | relied
upon the house (for would not have risked
it in your hands if you had owned nothing but
the lot) and since that house is destoyed with
out any fault of yours, would it not be very
"AouS III law, W dlIOW LuS W ldho CudG iOt iTOm
your son? You had lost your house and your
life. why not then let me lose the two hun
dred dollars, and save the lot for the benefit of
that noble boy2 We now have laws that meet
some OF these difficulties, but not all of them,
and yet strange, these laws and the people who
would avail themselves of any benefit from
them, are cursed aud abused at rapid rate -
But creditors had just as well save their breath,
for while many debtors are honest and will do |
all in their power consistent with other duties
Of life, they will not be cursed and goaded into
the performances of the cruel duty of trying |
to climb an insurmountable difficulty, placed |
10 their road, not by any act Of theirs; but by
over which they had no control |
Creditors are sometimes inclined to think that |
. debtor has no duty to perform in the world |
until he has first paid him the last farthing.-
Of course all creditors are not of this class
many of them are honest, kind-hearted gentle
men, and since /, in the outset, addressed you,
it is here proper to say, that certainly regard |
you, if you are creditor at all, as belonging
to the latter class. x,
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All around and all above thee,

All around and all above thee,
In the hushed and charmed air,
All things WOO thee, all things love the
Maiden Fairl
Gentlest zephyrs, perfume breathing,
Watt to thee their tribute sweet;
And for thee the spring is wreathing
Garlands meet
In their caverned, cool recesses,
Songs for thee the fountains frame;
Whatsoe'r the wind caresses,
Lisps thy name.
Greener verdure, brighter blossom,
Wheresoe er thy footsteps stray,
Oer the earth's enamored bosom,
Dwell away
Whereso'e er thy presence fingers,
Whereso' er its brightness beams,
Fancy weaves with cunning fingers,
Sweetest dreams;
And the heart forgets thee never,
Thy young beauty's one delight;
There it dwells and dwells foreverI
Forever bright
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POetr a..
from the Capital.l
Abou Ben Butler.
AFTER LEIGH HUNT.

Abop Ben Butler (may his tribe decrease)
Awoke one night from deep dream of peace,
And saw-illumined by the silver moon
And giistening like lcurse simlles y a spoon i
A goblin writing in book of gold,
A follow feeling made Ben Butler bold,
And to the presence in the room he said
hat writest thou p The vision raised its head
And, with sauint peculiarly uncivil,
Ans were. 1.-THE names of those who serve the
devil''
"And is mine one?' said Butler; "Well, gss:.eSss
so,"
Replied the demon. Butler muttered yes so;"
Then louder-"If there's any doubt, shfewd elf,
Write me as one who only serves himself"
The goblin wrote and vanished. The next night
It came, bl4e-g cleaning with sulphurous light,
And showed their names who served Old Nick
the best,
And lo Ben Buffers name led all the rest
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NUMBER Xiv.

THE LITTLE FoLKs.-Don't expect too much
OF them: it has taken forty years to make YOU
what you are with your lessons of experience !:
and most probably you are a faulty being at
best; Above all, don't expect judgment in
child, or patience under trials. Sympathize in
their trials or troubles; don't ridicule them
Remember not to measure a child's trials by
your. standard. ''As one whom bis mother
eomforteth,, says the inspired writer, and
beautifully does be convey to us the deep faith
iu love that ought to be found in every wo-
man heart, the unfailing sympathy in all the
chi!dren's griefs. Let the memories of their
childhood be as bright as you can make them.
Grant them every innocent pleasure in your
power.
We have often felt our tempers rise to see
how carelessly their plans were thwarted by
older persons, when little trouble on their
part would have given the children pleasure.
the memory of which would last lifetime
Lastly, don't think child hopeless, because
1t betrays some bad habits We have known
children that seemed to have been born thieves
and liars, so early did they display these unde-
srable habits; yet these same children have
become noble men and women, and ornaments
to society.
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The Living Issue.

The Charleston Courier says: "The Repub-
ican party are for keeping alive the decided is
sues of the past. This is their life blood. 1t
is under cover Of this that they have kept the
people and the Commonwealths of the country
discovered and disunited, and inaugurated the
schemes of wrong which alike encroach upon
the cause of liberty and obstruct the general
welfare. 1t is asserted, therefore, that we
should deal with the living issues of the pres
eut. This is the path not only of wisdom, but
Of safety. 1t is upon this platform that the
Democracy of the country has planted itself.
1t is upon this basis that the contest for the
control of the Government is to be conducted. "
This is undoubtedly the true policy for all
Conservatives; and, if we must accept the evil
that has been wrought, let US try to prevent
further harm by overthrowing the party that
stops at nothing to compass its ends.
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VOLUME XLVIII.
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Mr.. D. E. Hawley, few days ago, met
with serious accident at Springfield, Mass
By some mistake telegram was sent to his
wife informing her of his death, on reading
which she fell dead on the floor: Mr. Hawley
to see his only child, a bright eyed little girl of
ten years, breathe her last, and is now himself
on the verge of insanity from the sudden shock
of the loss of his wife and child, coupled with
the results of the accident.
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Maiden Fair.

[Fortunatus Cosby, who died in Louisville
few days since, was the author of the following
poem, called Maiden Fair which Mr.. Prem
tlce repeatedly pronounced the finest lyric pro-
duction of any American poet. It was addressed
to Miss Sallie Ward at the brightest period of her
young life:]
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sTAUNTON, VA, TUESDAY, JULY 25 1871
Groceries, &c.

Groceries, dc.
C.. n. RICHARDSON,
(late of Richardson & Wheat).
New Building, Augusta Street,
Immediately opposite Splitter s. Hunter, and
| next door to Valley Virginian office,
UNTON, VIRGINIA.
Having ,oain gone into the Grocery business
in connection with M, Flour and Produce trade
I can sell choice Family Groceries cc"eaoel
than they can be bought in the town.
Having purchased stock of Staple Groceries
at the lowest cash rates, will sell them upon a
small profit.
NV present stock consists in part Of the fol-
lowing choice and selected goods:
SALT EGGS,
RICE. LARD,
SUGARS, TEAS,
SYRUPS. FISH,
CHEESE, BACON,
COFFEES, BUTTER,
MOLASSES,
MEAL, FLOUR,
BUCKETS, SOAPS,
TOBACCOS, SPICES,
COTTON YARNS, BROOMS,
ESSEN CEs, &c.
am determined to sell at the lowest CASH
RATES Ny motto is quack 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
we'll for the past five years. I tell them now
that I am started again and will deal with them
as fairly and as literally as ever. Come one
come all, and give me trial again.
rs Be sure to remember the place for the
cheapest groeeries--new brick building on Au-
gusta street, next door to the Valley Virginian
Office, and Immediately opposite Splitter & Hun
ter and 81. A. Glenn s. 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. & P. A. Sublett.
may3O
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What have you to expect at hotel ?-Inn
attention.
Why is the sun like good loaf f?-Because
it is light when it rises.
What is that which is so brittle that if you
named it, you are sure to break it?-Silence.
What Is that goes up the hill and down the
hill and yet never moves?-The road.
What drink should sailors be fond of?-Port,
Why should the Speaker of the House wear
spectacles because so many attempts are
made to ''catch his eye,"
What is the difference between an egg-shell
and physician ?-One is Mt and the other is
M. d.
What drink is suitable for gardeners ?-Shrubs
Which is the most appropriate drink for
tops ?-Spruce.
When is theatrical manager like an as
tronomer ?-When he discovers a new !'star."
Why are young ladies so partial to sunset
and wiight?-Because they are daughters of
Eve.
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TNILO9'l2lU.
TAILORING! TAILORING

EVAILOKING! TAILORING! !---The
co-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves s. Sprinkle has been mutually, dissolved
and the business will hereafter be conducted by
P. B. Graves alone.
He has reduced his prices for cash, and will do
all kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring busi-
ness, in the very best manner, and at figures so
ow that no one will fail to be satisfied. He has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
by Dr. B. Donaghe as an Office, and invites
all his fl lends and the public generally to give
him call
30 p. B. ORA ES
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Saddles, Harness, DC.

CANDLES AND HARNESS.-If you
= want good work, go to GEO. +. EL!Ch,S
where YOU will find the best assortment this side
of Baltimore. which he will sell cheap for cash.
Saddles and Harness of all kinds-old and new;
Trunks. Whips, Bits, &C.; Buck Gloves win
,rything in his line of business.
Thanking his friends for past patronage he
zones to merit continuance of the same.
REPAIRING done on short notice.
Also, good lot of old Mcclellan Saddles and
Halters for sale cheap.
Store on Main street. doors west of Augusta,
nextdoor to Woods s. Gilkesons hardware store.
an1Q
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Two card-playing friends were passing thro'
pine forest, when one asked the other this
audacious coundrum "Why cannot the pro-
prietor of this forest fell his own timber? Be-
cause no one is allowed to cut when it is his
own deal.''
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HINTS TO FARMERs.-All permanent i'm
provements of land look to lime for their basis.
Periodical application of ashes tends to keep
up the integrity of the SOIL
All grain crops should be harvested before
perfectly ripe
To manure or lime wet land, is to throw man
ure, lime and labor away.
Cl0ver as well as grasses, intended for hay.
should be moved when in bloom.
Shallow blowing operates to impoverish the
soil, while it decreases in production.
Punctuallty IN engagements is as necessary
to the agriculturist as it is to the merchant.
Deep plowing greatly improves the produc-
tive powers of every variety of soil that is not
wet.
Subsoiling sound land that is not wet is
eminently conducive to increased production.
Always provide an equivalent for the sub
stance carried off the landso the products grown
thereon.
The chopping or grinding of grain to be fed
to the stock operates as a saving of at least
twenty-five per cent.
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A PROTESTANT LEAGUE PROPOSED. The
following is said to be in circulation in New
York for signatures
SIN view of the recent aud probable future
events, the immediate organization of socie-
ty, to be known as the Protestant League of
America, with headquarters in New York, with
affiliated societies throughout the United
States, is recommended For this purpose,
and properly to consider the immediate event
that gives rise to this suggestion, let public
meetings be called at once in this city and else
where. The claims of Roman Catholicism are
incompatible with civil and religious liberty"
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MAsKs.-If we could read each others
hearts, we should be kinder to each other. If
we knew the woes, and bitternesses, and phys
ical annoyances of our neighbors, we should
make allowances for them which we do not
typed sentiments, hiding our heart-pangs and
headaches as carefully as we can; and yet we
wonder that others do not discover them by in
tuition. We so conceal our best feelings from
the light We do not so conceal our resent
ments and our dislikes. of which we are prone
to be proud. Often two people sit close to-
gether with 81 love you" in either heart, and
neither of them knows it. Each thinks, 81
could be fond /; but what use is there of vast
ing fondness on one who does not care for it ?'
and so they part, and go their ways alone
Life is a masquerade, at which few unmask,
even to their very dearest friends
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The Fredericksburg Neacs says:

"a true business man does not wait to be
called on for money due for cash and labor. ad-
vanced by the publisher, at his instance, and
for his benefit. A fair man does not omplain
of being 'dunned' when called on for what is
past due aud should have been paid by him
long ago. We have many ''true business men"
and many fair men" among our customcrs.-
And then we have many thoughtless, many in
considerate, many slow. many rather dubi-
Gus" and some mean rascals, we fear, among
our subscribers. A man who will get an editor
to trust him and then cheat the editor, we
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Tobacco.

n r. COCHRAN. j. e. GUY.
old FIRM REVIVED!
Nd @. T. COCHRAN s. CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
at the old stand, on New street, would respect
generally that they are receiving and will keep
Constantly on hand well selected stock of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, and Cigars,
angling from the choicest to the cheapest grades
Also Snuff, Pipes, Stems, Matches, DC.
Staunton, Oct. 9th, 1868.
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NHEESE.-Young America Pine Apple,
I and N. Y State Cutting Cheese on hand
and for sale by CHARLES G. WHEAT.
HERRING-from Sc to SO per barrel, and
III warranted sound at
mao BAKER BROS.
nRIME 2 year old Vinegar, 50 cts per gallon.
R. D. SEARS, agent, Main ST.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-25

A Chicago thief named A. King has been
jailed, and there is an A. King void in his fam
lily circle.
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OF all our domestic animals there are none
that require more systematic care in feeding
than the horse. A horse should be fed regu-
larly and in moderate amount, and when work
ed he should be worked judiciously A horse
fed in this way may be kept at moderate cost,
and will be more healthy and perform more la
Dor than if fed highly, or as high as many we
know of are in the habit of feeding their hor-
ses, Horses will certainly eat hay enough to
injure them if they can get it. When hay is
kept constantly before them, horses are apt to
spend time in throwing it around topsy-turvy
in the rack {; they soon become dissatisfied with
their food, and lose their usual keen relish for
it. The general practice should be to feed reg
ularly three times day.
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IGNORANCE OF FUTURITY A BLESSING. =
You know as much as is good for you. For it
is with the mind as it is with the senses A
greater degree of hearing would terrify U.S.
If we saw things microscopicaly we should be
afraid to move. Thus our knowledge is suited
to our situation and circumstances Were we
informed beforehand Of the good things pro-
vided for US by Providence, from that moment
we should cease to enjoy the blessings we pos
sess. become Indifferent to present duties and
be filed with restless impatience. Or suppose
the things foreknown were gloomy and adverse,
what dismay and dependency would be the
consequence of the discovery And how many
times should we suffer in imagination what we
now only endure but once in reality Who
would wish to draw back a veil which saves
them from So many aa;;Gqiietudesf
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Groceries and Produce.
UHAR RLES G. w H e A Il ,
(successor to Richardson s. Wheat)
CORNER MAIN AND AUGUSTA STREETS,
sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
Begs leave to state that he has always Oh MANU-
large and well 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,
LEA H Err,
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
'or the liberal patronage heretofore extended
him, and would ask continuance of the same.
Ms- Remember the place for CHEAP GRO
CERIES new Brick Building-corner Main
and Augusta streets, Staunton, Va.
N. B.-Mr. James T. Byers is with him
md will ha oiaH Ia SEQ his friends
apll
~OMETHING NEW-The Combination
y Temmer-Every housekeeper should have
mccall a. +. b. SEARS, agent.
gIo ,z. xHEF PRICE paid for
1GHEsTn T,sl.s ssS nsa;a va hv v; UTLEY g. CO.,
Ia Flour and Grain, py ., Trederick streets
ju1S-tf
UVHE Travellers Patent Pocket Boot Z
only 80 cents.
The Travellers Patent Pocket Clothes Kack-
only IS cents. -.
The Lady's Patent Sewing Machine RIPPER
only SO cents.
The Carpenters Patent Self -Chalking Line
only so cents.
he Patent Wind Match-only 10 cents per box
he Patent Gable Match-onlX 25 cents per oox' ts
he Patent Sensa ton Finger Tube-only 10 cts
he Patent Brush and Broom Holder.aonly 15c
he Patent Adjusting Handle-only 25 cents.
he Patent Pencil Holder--only Is cents
he Patent Stencil Alphabet tor marking any
name or mum ber-S3 SO.
Pine Apple Cheese, $2OO
Worcestershire Sauce, Scots per bottle.
London Biscuit. SO cts per lb
Tomato Ketchup, 25c per bottle.
Sardines, so cts per box
Fresh Vegetables received every evening ana
old for cash only.
Goods delivered free of charge to any place
7ithin the city limits.
r. d. SEARS, agent
EvEAS! TEAS "A prime lot of fresh teas,
viz:
No. l Gunpowder Tea,
No. 2 Gunpowder Tea,
Japan Tea,
Rlack Tea lust received and for sale at
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CAssIUs CLAY-THE ORIGINAL ABOLITION.
1sT,-Cassius Clay addressed great crowd Of
colored people near Lexington KY, on the
4th. He claimed that the interests of the
blacks and the old masters were the same.-
He was against the distractions of SO, which
led to secession, and the force bill of 1871,
which reduced us to despotism. He was in
favor of one term for the Presidency, and
would prefer the candidate who came with the
Olive Branch rather than the sword, impartial
suffrage and universal amnesty-Horace Gree
ley. If the Democrats nominate a liberal tick
ct, and Grant is the Republican candidate, it
is understood Mr. Clay will take the stump in
every Southern State against the dictator
MIR. Clay is logical. He did not intend by
liberating the negroes to enslave the whites.
Rich Whi0
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the absence of fertilizer it is we'll to plow
deep, and SOW with peas or buckwheat, and
turn it under when the crop has attained full
growth, and then SOW with rye, and in the
spring seed with clover. Take off the crop of
rye and leave the clover until the second year,
and when it is in blossom. plow that under and
sow with wheat or rye again, and seed with
clover. Treated in this way land will certainly
improve. After the second crop of rye or
wheat has been taken off, the land will be in
good enough condition, usually, to plant in
corn