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Rev. L. d. Huston, D. D.-Reaction.

1t seems that great reaction has taken
place in the opinions of those who have had
an opportunity to learn something of the facts
concerning the scandal affecting the character
OF DIR. Huston. A correspondent of the Al
exandria Gazette, writing from Warrenton,
under date of the 10th inst, says:
"The great interest felt by the public in the
Conference in session here abates, now that
the Illusion scandal is for the present in
prospect of not being added to- Now that
little time has elapsed and the agitation raised
by the tongue of rumor has little quieted,
most persons seem to think that perhaps the
case is not quite SO bad as it has been painted,
and not few are in good hopes that DR.. Hus-
ton will be able not only to prove himself not
the deliberate william he has been represented,
but to clear himself entirely of the terrible
charges laid at his door. AS calm iuvestiga-
tIon takes the place of passionate accusation, it
is seen that much that the public accepted as
fact was given by irresponsible parties for sim
lister and mischief-making purposes, and on
being traced to first sources is found utterly
without foundation in truth. For instance it
was claimed that the character Of Dr. H. was
not fair 10 the Kentucky Conference, at the
time he was minister in that State, and en-
gagged as editor of the Home Circle This
rumor flew on busy wings, was added to, reaf
firmed, commented ON and made the text of
injurious and unkind remarks concerning the
Conference that allowed such a villain to 90
out from among them without warning the
public. DR.. McFerrin, of KY, man whose
name is household word in all his section,
and whose responsibility no one will dispute, is
here and says, In answer to inquiry, that the
character of DR.. Huston, while member OF
his Conference was spotess; and DR.. Finney,
equally we'll known, endorses this statement
DIR. Munsey also states that he said or did none
of the things he is represented by certain pa
pers as having said and done in the matter !;
that be did not ''charge home on DR.. H. his
crime, take away from him his license, preach
sermon on the case. &C., g., and had given
no opinion as to the guilt Of Dr. e. Then, too
the calm and digniaed bearing of Dr. Huston,
his voluntary appearance here and request that
an investigation be instituted, have produced a
wonderful reaction In his favor, and many to
whom the case was foregone conclusion, now
confess that they can not believe that a man,
guilty to the extent that he is represented,
would come forward as he has done. Added
to these things his age, the reputation of years,
his commanding talents and postion-all these,
that once were put down against him, now ap-
pear in his favor
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Ghosts.

The Lexington Gazette has commenced the
publication Of series of ghost stories. The
following is the first of the SERIES
''SMITH CRADLE ROCKING"
This is one of the most remarkable and best
authenticated phenomenon of Its kind on rec
ord 1t occurred 10 1910 in Lynchburg, at the
residence of the late W. A. Smith, d. D., for
many years President of Randolph Macon Col
lege. In that year he was pastor of Lynch
burg church. An empty cradle in his house
was noticed rocking of its own accord. It con-
tinued its motion for an hour. The next day
it commenced rocking at the same time, kept
it up, and stopped as on the day before. Thus
it continued daily for over a month. Many in
telligent citizens and ministers witnessed the
wonderful affair and made repeated efforts to
solve the mystery, without success. It was
moved to different parts of the room without
any change in its behavior. 1t was removed
to other apartments in the dwelling with the
same result. 1t was taken to pieces and each
part scrutinized and reftted, yet there was nc
change in its motion.
The Methodist clergy selected one of their
number to hold the cradle and prevent, if pos
sible, its movement. The Rev. Dr. Penn, one
of the purest men of his time, was chosen fol
this purpose. While it was rocking he grasped
it. 1t wrenched itself from his grip! He
seized it more firmly. The tinbers cracked,
and the cradle would have been broken in the
struggle to release itself, had he not loosed his
hold.
1t was not further hindered inits daily exercise.
Alter thirty or more days it stopped and never
commenced again.
No explanation of this wonderful affair was
ever given or attempted.
Thus endeth the first chapter.
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Do NoTIcE HIM One of our exchanges
contains the following hard hit at young
man of the period in the place of its nativity
There is young man in Greenville who at
tends church pretty regularly, who gets up and
goes out when services are about half over
He is a good looking youth-we had almost
said handsome. He keeps his head as sleek as
peeled onion, and sports a moustache-
When he leaves the church he does not stealth
lily and noiselessly steal out, but boldly goes in
kind Of fox-trot, half fcanter, shambling
and attractive way, and slams the door after
him. AS he has right to be seen, we sup
pose he has right to avail himself of these
opportunities to be seen, and we hope the peo-
pie will crafty him and look at him. Whether
these independent, wel-bred manners were
taught him, or being precocious youth he
just took them up, we know not, but he has
them. We beg his pardon for not sooner CIV
ing him complimentary notice. and now, in
his behalf we ask for him more respect and
undivided attention in the future, and whenever
he picks up his hat, let the minister stop, so
that all may behold him."
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Poetry.
Evening Heafthstone.

Gladly now we gather round it.
For the toiling day is done.
And the gray and solemn twilight
Follows down the golden sun
Shadows lengthen on the pavement.
Stalk like giants through the gloom,
Wander past the dusky easement.
Creep around the fralit room.
Draw the curtain. close the shutters,
Place the slippers by the fire
Though the rude wind loudly mutters,
What care we for wind sprites' ire?
What care we for outward seeming?
Fickle fortunes frown or smile?
IF around us love is beaming-
Love can human ills beguileI
Meath the cottage roof and palace.
From the peasant to the king,
All the quafing from life's chalice
Bubbles that enchantment bring.
Crates are glowing, music flowing
From the lips we love the best +:
Oh the joy, the bliss of knowing
There are hearts whereon to rest.
Hearts that throb with eager gladness-
Hearts that echo to our own
While grim care and haunting sadness
Mingle ne'er in look or tonel
Care may tread the halls of daylight,
Sadness haunt the midnight hour,
But the weird and watching twilight,
Brings the glowing hearthstone's DOVER
Altar of our holiest feelings
Childhood's well-remembered shrine
Spirit-yearnings- -soul-revealings-
Wreathes immortal round thee twine.
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$65.OOO
For the SPECTATOR.
County Roads and Special Road Tax,

Mr. Editor IF Judge Hendren continues
to grant the applications for new roads, and
our tax-ridden people have to open them,
under the present iniquitousy expensive sys-
tenn DOW In vogue, when the costs are footed
up, there will be, perhaps, some of that fOrcible
language used for which the people of Flan-
ders at one time had a high reputation.
Two or three small and inconsiderable roads,
that could have been dispensed with for years,
were referred to In previous article. MIR.
Burnett, in the press of court week, and with
some of his deputies sick, kindly prepared for
me the two bills | herewith enclose you, of the
Sheriff S, Clerk and Jury's costs. | have,
few moments since, met the Commissioner of
roads for North River Township, who author
ICES me to say, the Landes road, in this Town
ship less than TWO miles in length, will cost
over three hundred and thirty dollars to open
it.
The Srapp and Fishburn road, about the
same length, in Middle River instead of this
Township, costs, in fees, &C., $2l5.23. Say
its costs for opening, the same, $780, The
Orebaugh and Huffman road, Mr. Burnett
says, is not yet finally acted on, and he cannot
say what land damages may be allowed. The
parties have already incurred large bill of
costs, in Commissioners fees, Sheriff's costs on
writs of ad Quod dan,nuns, witnesses costs
(probably the greatest) and the Clerks. Upon
rough estimate l would say the costs in this
particular case, accrued to this time, are 500.
l refer to the ruinous costs of opening roads
now, compared with the old plan: Hands
are ordered out now by the oyerseer, IN whose
district the new road is, and are paid 80 cents
cash per day, and oftentlmes but little work
done, and what is worse, the people represen-
tatiyes, the overseers, are wanting In Judgment
in opening these roads. Before this system
was imposed on US, overseers were required to
take their hands and open the new roads, and
no tax but loss of time.
The people must froWn down these efforts to
omen new roads, and unite as one man, to get
clear of this abominable constitution.
GLENARVIS.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
XLIInd CONGRESS. End SESSION.

XLIInd CONGRESS, End SESSION.
SENATE. Monday March 1l-Mr. Morton
charged Mr.. Trumbull with having made a
personal appeal to the President to appoint his
own brother-in-law to Office, turning out a "dis-
abled soldier" He declined to give authority
tor the statement or assume its responsibility
The civil service appropriation was voted.
HoUsE.-In the House the usual mass of
Monday bills was introduced. A committee
was appointed to investigate certain newspaper
charges against Secretary of the Navy Robson.
A large number Of amnesty bills were passed.
Also bill! furnishing the making of straw bids
for postal contracts. A resolution was adopted
declaring the sense Of the House to be that no
more public land subsidies be granted to rail
roads.
While rather affected young lady was con-
fding to her admirer how ethereal her appe-
tite was, and the sensitive deicateness of her
organization, the too matter Of fact help bawled
out, Say, will ye have yer billed pork and
beans now, or wait till yer feller's gomez" The
'feler" has been gone ever since.
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[For the SPECTATOR
Hopes Visions Seen in the Raindrops.
Affectionately inscribed to my cousin,
Miss M. ES

Oh the rain, the gentle rain,
Sounding on the window pane;
List! it comes again, again,
Bounding with glad refrain.
Soft its influence on my soul,
Binding with sweet control,
While the moments swiftly roll,
Bear me onward to the goal
Of my aspirations high;
Fixed they are, and visions fly
Bright as phantoms of the sky,
On my heart they lightly lie.
Hope is sweet we earnest feel,
At our cherished shrine we kneel,
Come or want, or woe, or veal,
Firm is set the deathless seal.
Onward, onward, press we still,
climbing, climbing Duty's hill,
There the summit reached we fill,
Deeply drink of Honor's rill.
Amaranthine blossoms shed,
Wreathed around fair vict'ry's head
Glories at my feet are spread,
Fame's proud child joyful wed.
NEPENTHE,
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Decided Misunderstanding.

A servant girl in New York saw man in
the house coquetting with spoons. She went
and told the owner thereof. He went and got
a revolver and policeman. The robber went
and get out of the window The owner and
policeman went and searched the house. They
found boarder in his own bedroom. In the
dark the policeman knocked down the boarde1
with his club, the owner drew his revolver and
shot the policeman through the shoulder, the
boarder knocked down the owner with chair,
and then they found out it wasn't any of them.
A Cleveland dry goods clerk, poor orphan,
desires to engage board where the secret OF how
he pastes his hair down in scallops will be con.
sidered a sufficient equivalent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-19

The local editor of the Mobile Register BASH
fully chronicles the fact that while sitting abaft
of lady whose dress was somewhat disar-
ranged, he had bis attention attracted to her
hustle and, being blessed with strong op-
tics, was enabled to read nearly the whole of
double loaded editorial therein.
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TNGLO4'GNg.

E7AELORENG! TAELORENG! !---The
I co-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves q 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 bus-
ness in the very best manner, and at figures so
low that no one will fail to be satisfied. He has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
by DR.. B B. Donaghe as an office, and invites
al his fl lends and the public generally to give
him a call
ven P B GRAVES
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0UEENSWARE. GLASSWAR55 =

- STONEWARE, &C,
at reduced prlces-The largest and prettest as
sortment in the Valley; also table cutlery, look
ing glasses, walters, and baskets of all kinds
Self-sealing fruit cans, &c.
GrOceries.-A nice and full assortment Of
family groceries. Buys and sells country pro-
duce for cash or trade. Prime butter, eggs, &C.,
always on hand. r. M. AYRES,
opposite D. A. Kayser's, Main street.
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1t is stated that DR.. Greely has written to an
agricultural friend that the present is the best
time to prune boot-trees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-19

On Western railray bride is said to have
handed her marriage certificate to the conduc-
tor instead of her ticket, and was horrifed to
hear that it was not good.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-03-19
ARATOR.
For the SPECTATOR


Dear Spectator Our Legislature will, in
all probability, give us Dog-law.
l., for one, am now willing to say they have
not been elected in vain.
In 1871, New York made about fifteen mil
lion pounds of wool, Virginia two millions
Virginia has as much land as New York-bet-
ter land, and six or eight weeks less of winter;
but she had no dog laws. Could this have
made so great difference in the quantity of
wool?
| think SO.
From such beginning could not the Legis-
!ature confer on US another and greater bless
ing In the shape Of
FENCE LAW.
will make few points in favor of it:
lst.. The county roads will be easier to keep.
who has not seen hogs roofing, roofing and
roofing down the embankments of the road,
allowing no root Of grass or weed to hold the
crumbliDg dirt from washing.
Hogs Wallow IN the side bitches and dam
them up, turning the water into the middle of
the road
2nd. It would increase the value of land
tirst-by relieving it of the tax of keeping up
fences. Secondly allowing the cultivation
OF land now lying out for want of timber to
fence it.
There are, in my precinct, that can count
"p y~oo no"s 1,AoV dcIGS OF la1Q, OtlerWISo
profitable, on which nothing but pines and
broom sedge have grown for twenty years.
Here IS my greatest point:
Lit there are 1,250 acres in my precinct there
is probably five thousand in the county, of such
| lands.
This land, as it is will sell for five to fifteen
dollars, but under a good fence, it would bring
fifteen to twenty-five per acre-a difference Of
fifty to sixty thousand dollars.
| The Legislature can fence it for nothing.
The owners could rent it for more than taxes,
but as it is, it yields no income.
Here is what would be saved the county:
Increase in value of 1000 acres, $4,000
Value of crops on same, $4,000
Sos, 900
Saved, yearly, 10 fencing, on improved farms,
$25, 5,OOO
3rd. 1t will save much ill-will among neigh
bors. Half the neighborhood feuds bsign with
| tire sspassiDg stock.
Much more could be said in favor of fence
laws but the above is enough
| No farmer need fear that law will be made
to compel him to do without fencing. He can
have as much as he pleases
| Yours,
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Railroads.

"a = -; ~ sSEss:s
IL, YORK RIVER RAILROAD.
TRI-WEEKLY.
Leaves Richmond on TUESDAYS, THURS
DAYS. and SATURDAYS, at P. NJ, and ar
riyes in Baltimore on the following morning in
time to connect with trains North and West.
Through Tickets and Baggage checked to all
points.
for West Point
Steamer leaves Baltimore Pier No. 2. No. 90
Light Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNES-
DAYS, and FRlDA Us at f M, arriving In
Richmond at IL O clock the following morning.
Freight Train with passenger car attached,
leaves Tuesdays Thursdays, and Saturdays, at
O clock, A NJ, for through freightto all points
North and West, and on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays, for local freight between Richmond
and West Point.
Freight received daily, carefully handled, and
promptly forwarded.
Through bitls Of Lsding giUen to al points.
NH. HoTcHKIss, Travelling Agent
VHESAPEAKE & q. he. Ron and
after September lst, Passenger Trains
leave Richmond Sunday excepted) as follows
$40 OA.M.-MAIL TRAIN for the White
SULPHUR Springs, connecting at Gordonsville
with the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas train
| for Washington and North, and Lynchburg
| and South.
1852. M.-Accommodation Train for Cor
louisville, except on Saturday, on which day it
| leaves at five p NJ This train connects at Cor
donsville with night trains on the Orange, Alex
andria and Manassas Railroad for Lynchburg
and Washington.
Steerege tickets from Liverpool Queenstown,
| Amsterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Havre Rot
terdam, Bergen, Copenhagen, and Gothenburg
to all points on this road can n be bought OF the
| General Ticket Agent at Richmond, or can be
ordered through any station agent on the road.
Through tickets at low rates, sold to all points
Northwest and Southwest.
| Further information may be obtained at the
company's offices:
No Passenger Trains are run on Sundays
A. 81. PERRY,
| General Superintendent.
JAMES f. NETHERLAND, Gen'l Ticket Agent.
90 Tiff
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VOLUME XIX.
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Augusta County, Va
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GLOVER SEED AND PLASTER.
u We have a large lot of Glover Seed and
Plaster, ground here. Salt Dry Goods, Groce-
ries, Hardware, Queensware, Boots, Shoes, Hats
&C., which we will sell low for CASH Or Pro
DUCE. We will pay the highest CASH price
for Flour, Corn, Oats and Bacon.
SMITH & PATTERSON,
Feb 20 6ts Waynesboro', Va.
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Professional Directory.
EFFINGER, CRAIG. 81 CO.. Rea
~ Estate Agents, StauntOn. wa
nR. B. p. REESE

nR. B. u. REESE.
- OFFICE AND RESIDENCE OPPOSITE MARKET
HOUSE. Corner of Frederick and Water Streets
Staunton, Va, where he can be consulted at all
hours, day or night, unless professionally en-
gagged. Feb Il tt
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Groceries, dc.

Groceries, DC.
C.. Il. RICHARDSON,
(late of Richardson & Wheat),
New Building, Augusta Street,
Immediately opposite Splitter s. Hunter, and
next door to Valley Virginan Office,
STA UNION, VIRGINIA.
Having again gone into the Grocery business
in connection with my Flour and Produce trade
T can sell choice Family Groceries cheaper
than thew can be bought in the town.
Having purchased stock of Staple Groceries
at the lowest cash rates. will sell them upon
small profit.
NV present stock consists in part of the fol-
lowing choice and selected goods:
SALT, EGGS,
SUGARS, TEAS,
SYRUPS. FISH,
CHEESE. BACON.
COFFEES, BUTTER,
MOlIASSE I'D,
MEAL FLOUK,
BUCKETS, SOAPS,
TORACCOS. SPICES,
COTTON YARNS, BROOMS,
ESSEN CES, &c.
am determined to sell at the lowest CASH
RATES Ny motto is qanck sales and snaaU
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.
I make speciality Of FLOUR-BU 4lNG 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. / 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.
rs Be sure to remember the place for the
cheapest qroeeries--new brick building on Au-
gusta street, next door to the Valley Virginian
office, and Immediately opposite Splitter q Hun
ter and II. A. Glenn & Co.
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. & ?. A. Sublett.
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But I am admonished to contine myself to
facts as I saw them and leave my readers to
their own ioferences, When we arrived the
Kn.Klnx trials had ended. We found that
Ku- Kluxism was reality, but confined priu-
cinallv to two districts in the back part of the
State; that great cruelties had been committed
by- them in most cowardly ways. Over four
hundred had already been tried, many convic-
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1OWn papers COPY

MEADE II. WHITE.
lNE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
STAUNTON, VA,
will practice in the Courts of Augusta, Rock
ingham and Highland.
Refers by permission. to the Law Faculty OF
the University of Virginia.
Officeson Court house alley. feb ly
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NEW STORE and CHEAP GOODS
~ on the corner of Augusta and Frederick <
streets.-I am now receiving large stock OF
new staple goods, consisting of cotton goods
escoes plaid cotton eeaoh no6s sboes
hats, &C., queensware, crockery, tinware, wood
eIware also large stock of gFOcers5 nas5 a OF
changed for ali kinds of produce Cash will be
paid for flour, wheat corn, oats &c: The farm, /,
ers and every body will do we'll to give me call
before selling or buying elsewhere.
se19 j. A. LOGAN.
NTEW GROCERY STORE. w. Ut
~ ley s. Co., dealers in Choice Family Gro
ceries, Bagby's new building Frederick street,
Staunton, Va, respectfully inform their friends
and the public they have hoa in store sara soac
candles, fish, salt, molasses, tobacco, plaster,
brooms, buckets, shoes, &C., and in fact every
thing usually found in frst-class grocery store, 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.
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