Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-14
Stauntott Spettator.

Staunto1t Spettator.
Tuesday, Hay IA, 1872.
HOURS FOR CLOSING THE MAILS. :,
Eastern and Northern. III, A. M III
Western and Valley ................... S:15 I.
Lexington, via G. &. O; r. R.. $40 a. M
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Money Order Dept, $1,000. $50 90 i" :. "a "a -,
Sonoay'''''''''' 1900 E. II SEARS P NJ.
Mr.. Y. Howe Peyton, of Culpeper county, is
announced as a Candidate for Congress, from
this District.
We have been presented by B. P. Reese & Co.,
with some soda tickets that may be refreshed
at their fountain. Those who are fond of this
delicious and innocent beverage can be supplied
at all times at their fountain.
SMALL Pox IN RoCKINGHAM-As was to be
apprehended more cases of small pox have oc-
Cured in the neighborhood of Tenth Legion in
the lower part of Rockingham on the McAdam
Valley Turnpike. Five new cases as follows
Three more of the children of jackson Martz.
Mrs Lokey and Mr.. James Minnick. We fear
that more cases will occur. Parents should lose
mo time in having their children vaccinated.
tn Y Jury in the new trial of c. @. Carson hav-
failed to agree upon their verdict on last Satur-
dav evening were adjourned over until Mon
day. and put under the charge of the Sheriff.
Reinp undecided on Monday morning, they
were sent to the jury room, and at 1 o'clock re-
turned still unable to agree, standing seven Tor
conviction of manslaughter and five for acquit-
tai, and were discharged.
The 29th of July was fixed upon as the time
Tor fhe next trial.
"RUsAL VIRGINIAN."-Th' is the title OF
Magazine published by the Rural Virginisn
Publishing Company" Harrlsonourg' va Inc
fist number has been received by US, and we are
surprised to find it SO much better than we eA-
nected-in size. matter and typography 1t is
very creditable in every respect ana deserves u
be we'll sustained by large subscription INST
The price is only 81 in advance. It's puDhsned
monthly Want Of space prevents more par
,ticular and extended notice OF IT,
T1sroF PATENTs-The following patents were
ssoaS from the U. S. Patent Office to citizens OF
rSr,oinia for the week ending May 7th, 1871
>orted for the Spectator, by Alexander q Ma
hel 19licitors OF Patents, COS Seventh St, Wash
; S. ., O.:
So, 9r-Cealy Biiiup, Norfolk.
B BIeacbinp Pea Nuts M lronmonger' NOT
folk zrovoav,or Stanton.
CO. SconTer George S.. Newman Liberty
Mills, Va.
MATCH GAME OF 8. AsE-BALL. I'm 'ne "'.o,
noon of Wednesday last, at Lexingtc.i' q ',i",oA
game of baseball ten innings, was playe>' 20
tween the Monticello Club of the University o :
Va, and the Shoo-fy Club of Washington and
Lee University, which resulted in the success of
the Monticello Club. Score "a to 20.
This contest excited much interest, as it was
doubtful which would succeed
It created greater sensation in Lexington
than anything which has occurred there since
the war if the graphic report of the Gazette can
be relied on and we would be the last enc to
doubt it,
The Registration Books of Ward No. 1. have
been found
Mr. JAS w. Baldwin will register the duly
qualified of that Ward at the Court House to-
day, MAY 14th).
Those who have been heretofore registered
need not be again registered unless they have
changed their residence, in which case transfer
from their former voting place will be necessary
The election will be closely contested and the
mamie should look we'll to their interests.
In this connection we understand that Mr..
las f. Patterson, our excellent Clerk of the
Hastings Court not in any wise responsible
for the loss Of the Books, as they were not re-
turned to him by the Commissioners of the last
election.
CONCERT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOLDIERS
of GnnnQrf
will be given on Tuesday evening the 2lst inst,
in the Chapel of the Institution, IN ala OF tne
Memorial Association for the Confederate dead.
Leo P Wheat, Esq, who is master per-
former both on organ and piano, mas through
sympathy with the object for which the concert
is to be given, kindly agreed to take a leaoing
part on the occasion. He Will De aioeo ny roi'
Ide with whose eminent skill our public is ac-
quainted. Several of the most distinguished Vo-
calists of the City will also lend charm to the
performance. We can safely predict that this
will be rare musical treat, such as our people
have but seldom a chance of enjoying, ana
which they will not neglect to avail themselves
of. They will bear too in mind the END winch
is sought to be accomplished, and will I'LL to
overfowing, we doubt not, the large nan III
which the Concert will take place. Particulars
will be given hereafter.
SCHOOL EXCURSION To THE WHITE SULPHUR.
On Friday last, the Teachers and Pupils OF Au-
gusta Female Seminary at this place miss Bald
wins SchcoD, accompanied by few ladies ana
gentlemen of the city, made an excursion to the
White Sulphur Springs, in Railroad tram
chartered for the purpose. The party consisted
of about one hundred and sixty persons, most OF
whom were young ladies'
The train started at half past six o'clock IN the
morning, and returned in the evening at ha'f
past seven. having stopped at all points OF lnIer-
est on the roa and tarred for three hours at the
Springs. Every body enjoyed the mountain
conor1 ond 49, ho0,, 'iful prospects in the val
leys of Cow Pasture and 'acksOn's rivers:
The White Sulphur is put. - g. 1900 o.
ries, and surely this world afforL 49, -.
lovely and attractive. The excursl> .s ...o.
indebted to the proprietors for many XII 60.
tons. The buildings were thrown open to.
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