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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16

OLD TIMEs.-LomaX Smith, barber in the
Exchange hotel Richmond, is relic of the
pamy days of Virginia. A writer on the Peters
burg Progress recently sat in the old gentle
mans chair, to whom Smith gossipped about
old times:
"A nice collection of gentlemen, sir" said
LomaX, "this convention at Assembly hall i;
many very genteel and able persons there, sir.
1t does me good to see again in Virginia the
best people coming forward to take part in poll
tics. And, yes sir, there are some great men
here, too-scattered about among the hundreds
] don't know; but-eXcuse me, sir, turn your
face little to the left-you can't remember the
convention of 30, can you? Too young! Yes,
yes Well there was Mr.. Jeems Madison and
that other gentleman, very smart, but mighty
Eighty, Mr.. Randolph OF Roanoke, and more
than can call now. You have got big men
here to-day, but bless my soul, sir, they was all
giants then; there wasn't an humble individual
here. Giants, sir, giants, every one"
And LOmaX restrapped his razor, turned our
head gently, and began again:
"And how did they come here, sir? Omni-
busses hacks? Not they Private carriages,
private servants; and every one had square
mahogany box, with silver mountngs; in this
were four square bottles, trimmed with vines
and leaves in gold; one held old pineapple rum,
one brandy and honey-pcach and honey, sir
one sherry and one madeira. No whiSkcy, and
no drinking at bars. The case was in every del
egate's room, with the key put away, but'-and
here LomaX thoughtfully and suggestiyely drew
his razor through the palm of an honest hand
"their constituents knew where the key was, sir.
Yes, sir! Aud shaving then was fifty cents. No
change! Those were days Why nothing now is
as good as it was, and | can tell the reason
Ever since 1850, sir, when they got up this uni
versal suffrage, things have been going down,
down. down. | never used TO shave anybody
then that was nobody; and now | hardly ever
shave anybody that is anybody. Yes, sir, that
1850 suffrage commenced the whole thing, and
now nothing is like it used to be. Why sausage,
sir, sausage! The old Virginia luxury What is
it now? 1t used to he made out Of the choicest
parts of the hog; and now you're lucky if it's
hog at ALL and when it is there's nothing but
griStle and lean" Lomax drew a long sigh, we
gently rose, and declining the change" left the
premises with conviction that Lomax was more
than half right.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16

and other diseases of the procreatve organs incident to
exhausted vitality in youth and middle age explained
and how remedicd. See the New Pocket Medical Ad
wiser. Price IS cents Call send for il to No Bull
hilch ST., Boston Mass. d&wu le5
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16

Ladies, the cheapest place to buy hats is at Pei
toms, 212 Main street,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16
THIS PROPERTY HAS NO SUPERIOR

in this city elsewhere in advantages for MANUTAc
TURING PURPOSES, on a large or small scale.
The whole will be put up in lots to suit purchasers.
Plans of the land he at any prior to the
day of sale. at my office, No. % Thomas ST.
Also, Immediately after the sale of the Real Estate,
will be sold, by authority of said lessor, all the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16

and Exhausted Vitality in middle aged and old men.
The causes OF and remedies for uly explained in the
New Medical Adviser Price g cents, Published and
for sale at No. Bulhnch ST., Boston, Mass.
les dEyytf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16

Abbott will sell at auction, to-day, as follows:
At IL o'clock this forenoon, cottage house No, 56
Hanover street, for N. S. Hale.
AT 2 O'Clock this afternoon, cottage house and
building lot, for John Hughes, No. II Union avenue.
At O'Clock, real estate for james Murphy, near
the new extension of Mechanic street.
Ladies merino underwear selling low, lower,
lowest, at Pelton's, No. 212 Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16

Inda Brussels at seyenty-Gve cents per yard, at
Henchman's carpet hall, corner Main and Foster
trnn
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16

In oxford. Sept s, by Rev W w Wilson, Elisha A
Spaulding of Worcester, 10 Eliza Pope OF Oxford.
In West BrOokfeld Sept IL, by Rev Mr. Bull, Henry
Jones of West Brookied, to Mary BOyuen OF Oak
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16

"A Mild but efectual remedy for removing dyspepsia
constipation. bilious sick headache, fever and ague
loss OF appetite mpurity Of the blood and diseases Incl
denta thereto, partake OF LATHAM's CATHARTIc tx
TRACT, which is pleasant to the palate. div sill
eco. =. HopPin az CO., Commlsson Merchants
ana Dealers In Flour Corn, Rye Oats Malt Meal OF
kinds, Fine and Coarse Feed Linseed oil Meal Ne
chsnio street. Worcester. Mass dtf iA22
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16

C. A. Marsh & Co. have taken the City Dining
Rooms at 523 Main street, formerly occupied by Ii.
S. Whittemore & Co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16

By authority of the lessor, WIN. A. WHEELER shall
offer for sale by Auction, FRIDAY, September goth,
o'clock NJ, that portion of his Real Estate which
is bounded the north by Thomas street. cast by the
Worcester and Nashua Railroad, south by Central ST.,
and west by Union st comprising in one body
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16

DIR. BickneIPs Syrup,
For the of Bowel or Summer Complaints acts like
magic upon Dyscnery, Diarrhea, Cholera Morbus Collie,
tramp Sick or Sour stomach, Dyspepsia &c, giving
immediate relief Free from Opiate, and produces
Oostyeness Designed for children well as grown
persons Sold by all dealers in medicine. Please give IL
trial Prepared only by Edward Sutton Of Providence
u. l.. d3m iyl9
Flowers Preserved.
Wreaths, Crosses bouquets, and Cut Flowers pre-
served orders can be left at Mr. Geo Sessions corner
front anu Irumbul SITS, L. H. BgelOw's book and sta
MoneTy store, lSg Main st.. and with W. w. Cook, at
RAINIER GREENHOUSE DIFF ia2
DIR. DOnaIdsOn,.......2OOM Main ST.
treats the following Diseases most successfully;
HEART, LUNG, EYE, EAR, AND SKIN.
Also, all Female Difficulties, and all Blood Diseases
Electricity used when necessary.
Office Hours from A. NJ. to 81 PM. d3m ie2
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-16

~ FOR SALE A 2-tenement, French
H;,;l roof House. barn and large lot, on Woodland
El!Il street, alltn excellent order. =. 90
sAa@~ ID, L. PARAfENTER d CO.,
Zig diff NJ. 2 Brinley HAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
UNION SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADyERTIsER
Terrible Flood in Rome.

ROME, Dec. 29th, 187O.-An overflow of the
Tiber, worse than has been known for more
than quarter Of century, came yesterday
upon the city SO suddenly no one had time to
prepare for it. Half Rome has been deluged;
boats traversed the narrow streets, and RATS
were constructed in haste to save the contents
of inundated cellars. The Piazza del Popoo
was muddy lake, the obelisk rising in the
midst; the torrent rushed madly along the
Corso and Condotti, within two blocks of the
Piazza di Spagna; the whole square Of the
Pantheon was under several feet of water; the
entire region Of the Ghetto and the lower
streets, close to the base Of St. Peters, could
only be passed in boats Last night the local
papers announced that no lives had been lost !;
but the loss in provisions and means of living
must be immense. The gas falling, colored
lamps were hung from the upper windows of
houses along the streets; and large wagons full
of men bearing torches were going till late
hour to the assistance Of sufferers driven from
their homes. Some of the foreign residents in
apartments will find it difficult to send out
for provisions, unless the boats bring them. =
The splendid new church of San Paolo, beyond
the walls, stood in the midst OF lake; and
along the course of the Tiber vast wet marsh
extends. Such is the effect OF the months of
incessant rain with which Rome has been af-
fcted. --Nelo York Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
The Fnfura Of France.

The Richmond Wing says that, for the
first time 10 French history, the French peo-
pie are fighting the battles Of France, impell-
ed only by the great heart Of the nation. At
this moment it is not the historic French ar
my, inheritiDg It's spirit and traditions from its
creator, Louis the magnificent, a pr@toriau
hand, guarding or disposing of the crown; it
is the people, the artizans and peasants OF
Faance, who are struggling, perhaps vainly, to
uphold French honor. But whether this con-
test ends in victory or defeat the popular
movement has left on the national character
an impress for good which will never be erased,
and which makes a new departure from her
history. When..peace is declared, it will be
found that al last the french people are eman-
cipated, that they are speaking and acting for
themselves, and they will be masters Of the
destiny of France. All that France has lost
in material ascendancy. she will gain in moral
ascendancy. C@sarism and the government
of the sword, as well as Napoleon III, are at
an end in France Bismarck pithiy says
Napoleon has not only killed his dynasty, he
has even buried his UNCLE" and he spoke tru-
~. When peace comes, these ideas which
have sounded like mockery In our ears, will
begin to be possibilities to France Li6erte
Egalite! FT0ternste!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
SECOND SESSION OF 4IsT CoNGgEss


SENATE. w ednesday, Jan. 18th "A mo-
ton to refer that portion of the President S
message relating to alleged disorders in the
South to special committee was made by Mr..
Morton, ard led to an exciting debate, in which
Messrs. Casseriey, Thurman and Bayard de
nounced the whole matter as mere scheme to
bolster up the Radical party, by exciting sec
tional feeling. Messrs. Wilson, Sawyer, Nye,
Chandler and others advocated the motion.
Pending discussion, the Senate went into ex-
ecutive session, and at its close adjourned
HoUsE-The Legislative Appropriation
bill was resumed, and after additional amend
relating to Indian affairs The Postofice Ap-
preparation bill was amended and passed The
select committee on the Brooks case made a
report, fully generating him from the charges
made by Hugh j. Hastings, which was unan;-
uously adopted by the House.
SENATE.-Thursday, Jan. 10Th -Honss
bill abolishing the grades Of Admiral and Vice
Admiral In the navy was passed. with an
amendment that the said Offices shall cease,
and determine upon the occurrence of q yscan,
cy IN the same. Several bills were reporfea
from committees, and q number of new hills
were introduced and referred. Mr. Morton )
resolution to appoint special committee to in
ve5tlgate the charges of outrages in the Sontb
was taken up and passed. The Senate then
went into executive session, and ut its close
adjourned.
H0UsE.-The Diplomatic Appropriation bill
was taken up in Committee Of the Whole
oeVerai amendments were proposed and agreed
to. "A bitter discussion came off upon the an
preparation tor secret fund. Messrs. Wood.
Brooks and Cox charged that the President
has used portion of this fund for the acouisi-
ton OF San Domingo, in opposition to the will
OF the people and of the Senate. liessrs.
Butler, Dawes and Banks defended the Pres;-
dent. Pending discussion, The Committee
rose, aud the House adjourned,
SENATE Friday, Jau. 20th-Messrs. Scott.
Wilson, Chandler, Rice and Bayard were ap-
pointed as the com mittee to investigate the
charges OF disorder in the South. A bin was
passed creating the collection district Of Poto-
mac, Virginia
A bill was passed for the relief of settlers on
public lands. The bill to defray the debts in
CURED by States for providing troops during
the war was taken up. Pending discussion the
Senate went Into executive session, and at its
close adjourned until Monday.
HoUsE.--The consideration of the D;nlo-
matte Appropriation bill was resumed, and
sharp discussion took place upon the adoption.
OF the amendment of Mr. Wood, that no part
OF the secret service fund should be used for
the acquisition of San Domingo. The amend
nent was finally rejected. Several other
amendments were discussed, but 10 final ac-
ton was taken. Several bills relating to the
District Of Columbia were passed. A bill to
provide District government was also passed
after discussion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NnTEUss ,h1

COMMISSIONERS NOT1CE.-To the
" Second National Bank of Parkersburg,
Plaintiff. and William d. Rippetoe. James L.
Kippetoe, The Siberton Steel and Iron Conn
pany, and William G.. Sterrett, agent for JAS
Gardiner heirs, and special commissioner in
Gardiner's heirs vs.. Goochs Infant, Defend
( ants. fa4Ie- 4,
Notice is hereby given that on the first day of
February, 1871, at my Office in Staunton, / shall
proceed to execute the Vacation Order of Ref
erence, made on the 23rd December 1870, by the
Judge of the Circuit Court of Augusta, in the
suit of The Second Nat nal Bank of Parkersb burg
vs.. Rippetoe and ais, in Chancery requiring the
statement of the following accounts:
l. OF the real estate in the county of Augusta,
subject to the lien of the Plaintiff Judgment in
the Bill mentioned, with the annual and fee SIM
pie value thereof.
2 OF all outstanding liens upon said real es-
tate, with their priorities.
8. OF all such real estate sold by the defend
ants, or either of them, since the lien of the
amounts paid and the amounts remaining due
from the respective purchasers
OF the amounts of purchase money paid to
Defendant William G. Sterrett as agent and
special commissioner, under his contract with
Defendant William D. Rippetoe, made on the
Both June, 1865, and under the decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta, in the cause of Gard
iner's heirs VS.. Gooch's infant, at the November
term, 1865, with the dates of such payments.
And at such time and place all persons inter-
ested are notified to appear M
Given under my hand, as Commissioner of the
Circuit Court of Augusta, this 23rd day of De-
cember, 1870 JOHN N. HENDREN,
.dec27-5t Commissioner
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-NeaU Advertisements.
YEyGe the Medical Geaslcmem of v

SW Inc NkesaEcsaI c1isIchRen Of VIZ
u giniH.-GENTs-At the last meeting OF
| the Medical Society of the State OF Virginia.
held in Richmond, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted, and the undersigned ap-
pointed committee to carry 1t into execution:
- ResoIued, That Committee be appointed to
address the medical profession of the State in re-
gard to the objects OF the Society,"
| The objects Of the Medical Society of the State
are two-fold. The first object contemplated is
the collection, diffusion and the advancement Of
medical knowledge The second is to t throw W
around the profession such safeguards as shall
| require every member to make such ACQUIRE
nents in medical knowledge to justify his ad-
| mission into the ranks of the profession. and to
encourage the hopes that he will reflect honor
upon the cause he thus espouses 1t is source
| OF great concern and regret that the profession
we represent has been of late years, SO much
| injured by Idle, illterate and unworthy men,
| oers' ana degraded By unprncipled charlatans,
whilst the efforts of the true sons of science have
been to promote the standard of medical learn
| ing and contribute aid to suffering humanity ".
It is to do away with these evils. to discard
from the profession and from society the empric,
to make mems health and lives more secure and
to promote unity of action, social and profession
al good feeling, that we thus address YOU
- Deoruns inanaortGti1ns aarentionS consecrata
| est art Medica'' is motto worthy of adoption
The wisdom of Hippocrates the patriotism of
Warren and of Arthur Lee. the inspiring exam
| pie of the founders of the medical art in Amer
lea, and above all, the command of the great
Fhyslcian, ITO go out ana neal the slck,' APP
peals to every physician III Virginia to contrib
| ute hearty and prompt assistance in the COM
pletion of our State Medical organization
| We would, therefore, earnestly solicit the CO.
operation of every intelligent Physician to carry
out the closing part of the resolution, viz: that
the Physicians in every town and county of II a.,
| shall at once organize County Medical Socie-
| ties, and shall require of every member strict
| observanceo of the Code of Medical Ethics as
| adopted by the Medical Association that each
local hall of ,;+o1
to their particular locality, and shall require ev-
| cry Physician with whom they may consult to
| subscribe to the same compact.
| The undersigned believe that so soon as The
| above suggestions are brought before the Medi-
cal gentlemen of the State, they will unite he ART
and hand in promoting the best and highest in.
| tercsts of our noble profession. AS soon as the
County Societies are organized, they are respect
fully requested to report to the Secretary Of the
Virginia State Medical Society, DR.. L. B. Ed
wards. Lynchburg Va
FREDK. HORNER, JR.. NJ. D,
T. e. BROWN, M ID.
l Hn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
Burnt To Daafl,

On Friday last, in Richmond, Mr.. VIM. Bar
rett, in the 64th year of his age, with probably
one exception the Oldest native citizen of that
city, and one Of the wealthiest, was burnt to
death. His dressing gown took fire, and in a
few seconds he was enveloped in flames This
occurred at IL o'clock A. NJ, and he died at
clock, 2. NJ. The Dispatch says that, it is
worthy OF note that Mr.. Barrett had of late
frequently expressed great dread Of fire. He
was much horriied at the burning of the Spots
wood Hotel, and the consequent loss of life,
and said 'how dreadful it must be for a man
to be burned up" Several times he requested
his great nephew, who lived in the same house,
not to make g fire in his own room, but to come
and sit with him, so great was his fear of the
destructive element by whose agency he was at
last ushered to another world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
Observation-Disclosures sALn.-To p

MILESTONE Es'S SALE.-To Thorn
" as Y. Sterrett, Plaintiff, and William G.
sterrett, administrator Of David sterrett de-
ceased, Jacob Shuey, George Baylor, David
S. Young, Executor of w. S. Young, de-
ceased, Ann +. Sterrctt, James Trimb a.,d
Isabella E. G. his wife, John NJ Travis and
Mary j. his wife, defendants in the suit q,
Sterrett vs. Sterrett's administrator and ,1s
in Chancery, ia the Circuit Court % A ,1'
gusta and all creditors of DaYid 9 tarratt
deceased.
You are hereby notified tina. on T. nth dav
of February, 1871, at my Office j., Stanntoo
shall proceed to execute the Orr or of Reference
entered in said cause, at the } nlv term 1870 re-.
curing me to take state Sd settle the following
accounts: o'''o VIZ -O'io :" {
LIST, vi the srsnsaetio ms of David Sterrett. de-
a. esecutoF - Thomas Young, deceased
ia. ble amour IS now due to the surviving
ietsassrs speetive,l y.
.la, " tae sr snsactions of William g. Ster.
fetG as auhtai TRAITOR of David Sterrett. deceased
lncladlng pr yments to distributes, and ac
co1nS " re personal assets.
ora all outstanding claims against the es
tato OF David Sterrett, deceased, with their pri
orlF 5. At which time and place all the credi
tcr-s of David Sterrett, deceased, are required t.
| appear, with proof of their claims.
Given under my hand, rs Commissioner 0
said Court, this 18th day of January. 1871.
| jan24-4w j. N. HENDREN, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
xTAI,gJAEEE FARM ANN TANYARD

a. n HLO "A "A ktNE ~ Il "A hs2S
for sale in Salem Val offer for sale pri-
yately ali of my real property in and near Sa-
lem. consisting of Buildings. large Tannery,
and one OF the finest farms in Roanoke county.
The farm contains sS4a acres, al of which is
in a high state Of cultivation we'll fenced, with
nicely Wanted gates to every field, well watered,
We The Improvements consists of large brick
dwelling I'd kitchen, with all necessary out
buildings lrge yard, and large and produc-
tive garden: q well of excellent water in the
ward a large fine barn, stables, corn cribs, and
carriage house. The dwelling is situated on
Main Street. ne ar the centre OF town, the land
running up to the town
The LANYARD is; also situated on Main street,
and occupies one whole square-fnur acres-and
has upon it six Blu ildngs. one of which is the
largest in Southwe. tern Virginia. There are l64
large watts 81 of which is under roof A never
falling stream of wate4r runs through this square,
ample for al tanning purposes. In TACT, 1t Is
the largest Tannery IN the Valley OF Virginia,
capable of employing a capital of from $50 0OC
to SlO0 coo All OF the ab owe property is one,
half mile from the depot OF the Virginia and
Tennessee railroad, and at the terminus OF the
great Valley railroad, soon to be built.
LLe Town q Salem is the COUNTY seat OF Koan-
oke, one of the wealthiest coun ties IN the State
For health and beauty it is unsurpassed, and
possesses one of the finest schools and colleges
in the State.
The farm and lanyard will be sold separate u
desired, and bargain can be had in either
Any information in regard to theaboSe property
can be had by addressing me at Salent Moanoks
jan3-amt 10 do
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

LYNCHBURGER SHOT. Mr. B. S. Fortune.
an old citizen of this city, was seriously injured
last week by being accidentally shot with gun
in the hands of his nephew. 1t appears that
the two were out hunting at point three
miles from Howardsvile, the nephew shot at
and killed with his rife, wild turkey. Mr..
fortune being within range Of the gun, re
ceived the bullet in his left arm, whence taking
somewhat circuitous route, it penetrated the
shoulder and inflicted serious, though, it is
hoped, not fatal wound. -Lyachbug Tirgin-
IAN
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.,NeaC Advertisements.
HRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
Mill and Foundry Property and
A Machine Shops - ~
IN THE TOWN OF STAUNToN


By virtue of deed of trust, executed to me
as trustee from John 5. Moorman, dated the Sth
day of November, 1870, and duly recorded in
the Hastings Court of the town of Staunton, /
WILL in execution of said trust, at the request OF
the grantor and the beneficiary in said deed sell
at public auction in front of the Courthouse in
the town of StauntOn, on SATURDAY, THE
18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1871, an undivi-
ded ONE-SIXTH part of the Mill and Foundry
property IN the town of Stanton, on the South
side of Beverly street, embracing lois los 10
nent thereto, such interest as is conveyed to me
IN SAID deed. of the water-power of the lot on the
North side of Beverly street. s
FMS property embraces ONE ACRE OF land
in the heart of Stanton. and has upon it
A LARGE NEV MER CHANT MILL
in thorough repair, with splendid water-power;
A FOUNDRY and extensive MACHINE
WORK SHOPS, built since the war, and now
in perfect order, with an extensive front on Bev-
erly street, exceedingly valuable for building
lots and portion now occupied by good build
ings. This is the property now in the possession
of Parkins. Nelson & Co and is Enthusiastically
the most valuable real estate in the town of Staun-
ton for business purposes.
The undivided one. sirtb part of said property,
to Inc or the interest conveyed to said Norman
by M G. Hartman and wife by deed, dated LIST
Feb, 1867. and recorded in Hastings Court OF
said town in Deed Book No s. pages and 2 ~
Terms of Sale.-Enough cash in hand 10 pay
the costs of sale; $500 in ninety days, secured
by negotiable note, well endorsed, and the resi-
due in two equal annual payments, with interest
from the day of sale, for which the purchaser
will execute his bonds with approved security,
and the title retained as ultimate security
Hour of sale IL M Z,
#jan24-tds G. NJ. COCHRAN, Jr.. trustee.