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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-01-06
Perkins i,as the YOOthache.

When l went to bed that night. unprecedented
trouble. Along the jaw, the left one, occasion.
ally capered q grumblirg sensation. It kept me
awake al hour OF so trying to determine whether
that was all there was Of it, or whether there
was something TO come after, that would need
my wakeful presence to contend against. Thus
ponderins, fell asleep and forgot all about the
trouble: don't know how long slept, but l
fell to dreaming had made match for $50 q
side to fight oross-out saw in a steam mill and
was well to work on the job. when the saw got
my head between its teeth. thought this was
favorable time to wake up, and I did 30. Il
Immediately TRANSFERRED that l might better have
stayed where was, and taken the chances with
the saw.
found myself sitting straight up in bed with
one hand spasmodicslly crssping my Jaw. and
the other swaying to and fro without any appur.
eut cause.
1t was an awful pain. 1t shot round like
dog that had been cruelty cemphened. II bored
like lightning through the basement of nv Jaw,
darted across the roof of my mouth, and then ran
lenethwiso ofiny teeth.
II every pang had been drunken plow chased
oy demon across stump lot, think the oh.
server would understand my condition l could
no more get hold Of the fearful agony that was
oavorting around in me, then could pick up
piece OF wet soap when in hurry.
SuOUth.y II stopped. 1T went, giving me .
parting kick that fairly made me howl.
thought | was rid of the teethache, bu,
grumbllug set in next morning. 1t was lust
like the feeling Of the night before; and still
voice said to me, Look out, Perkins
did wen. right away to the dentist who
has pulled the teeth Of our family and knew our
pecullari'es. There was an uneasy smell abou,
MS once. twas very suggestive Of trouble, and
es snufted it in experienced sinking feeling
In the PIT Of my stomach. locked at him. and
siekly smiled. lie was never, even on holiday.
the landsomcst Of men, but now his appearance
WAS very, very depressing. He looked like a
corpse with lighted candle inside of it.
tole him what the matter was with me. how
that had been up all night with fours,ory
pain; how my vile had been thrown out of bed
by he violence Of my suffering: how
lie asked me il wouldn't sit down. | sat
down on what was once hogshead, but now
cut down AMI newly carpeted He held back
my head, opened my mouth and went to fishing
around inside with piece Of watch spring.
And while he onpled he conversed. Said he
"You have caught terrible hard cold"
81 have"
81. seems the trouble is with one Of the bicus.
pids."
or course did not know what houspids
was, but I thought il wouldn't look we'll IN the
head Of the family being truck with 30 short .
word ms that 20 ! asked, with some vgor:
(which onot'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-01-06
Polygamy
Justice Mexican of Utah, says of polygamy:
"Ths sophism by which polygamy is sought

Justice Mexican of Utah. says of polygamy:
''Ths sophism by which polygamy is sought
to be justified ISL being in harmony with
American civilization is that polygamy is
religious practice; that religious liberation is
one OF tho fundamental principles of American
institutions, and OF the Federal Constitution !;
that therefore polySamy is protected by the Con.
stltution, aud all laws eHSoed against it are I'M.
constitutional. If the mass Of the American
people were barbarians, if the patriarchal or the
tribal system OF Government prevailed among
them, 1t is needless to say that our Constitution
and institutions could not exist.
1t is not n little humilating that it should
seem to be necessary to add that our Constitution
and institutions do not require, nay, do not per.
mit the liberation of any practice which wages
war against tho existence of civilization. There
have been religions which required the Offering
up OF human sacrifices to the sun, and the cast
ing of infant children to the crocodiles of the
Ganges; but IL such deeds were done in this
country, is there In all the land one man so dis
honest that he would attempt to justify them by
the plea OF religious liberation? But why waste
Time IN discussing such proposition AS that in
volved in this case
When tho burglar is fit juror to inquire into
crimes OF burglary, when robbcr is fit Juror TO
inquire into the crime of larceny, when an
assassin Is tit juror to inquire into tho crime of
murder, then the bgamst, who swears in sub
stance that crimes are his religion, may be fit
Juror to inquire into the crimes of bicamv and
adultery. But, thanks to the centuries OF
christian civilization, that time is not now, and,
Judging from the steady progress of the human
race mat time will never come. The challenge
Is sustained and the three jurors named are re.
jeeted."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-01-06

Subscriptions received Tor all the principal
magazines and newspapers in the United States
BY Osman & Hapeman. Now is the time to
subscribe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19
For the Spectator
County Roads.

SIR-Apologizing as stranger Tor occupying
space in your columns, claim indulgence from
the fact that the individual interest feel in the
question is commensurate with that OF all the In
hapitants .of the county have chosen for my
home. You have repeatedly called public atten-
ton to the necessity of perfectlns the roads by
which agricultural produce is brought to your
markets, and have almost exhausted the imagery
of illustration. 1t is true that roads the ar
teries of commercial life-the canals by which
the sap rises and Is spread through vegetation;
but no poetic wealth of expression has the force
that bare facts possess The trouble and still
more the expense, of travelling a rocky or mud
dy ravine in place of a good McAdamized road,
appeals to the farmer bringing his gooos into
town so forcibly as to impel the most stolid into
conviction.
whereI have labored to disseminate the knowl-
edge of the advantages my own experience
tau ght me Virginia possesses and offers to the
immigrant of means and education. found the
desire to obtain every reliable information was
greatly intensified by the fact that every private
source from those who have themselves em'gra-
ted from England to Virginia, has poured forth
the same spirit of congratulation at the change,
and of satisfaction at the prospects fairly to be
realized.
But those who came with me to Augusta with
the view of purchasing and settling lands, were
invariably alarmed by the condition of the roads
on which they Travelled to survey such as were
rendered for their acceptance.
1t does not need much experience OF other
countries to point out how justly this alarm was
founded on many Of the roads leading to Staun-
ton d ten milo journey is not only heart
breaking undertaking, butinfers risk to carriage,
horses, and goods. Strange TO say the very worst
portion of the road often that nearest to Staun-
ton.
This might be pardonable if the expense were
ruinous or the material difficulties insurmount-
able, but the contrary is the case for very small
rate would suffice to put things In order, and the
very rocks which now shake the breath out OF
the body of the traveles, and break his axles and
tear his horses to pieces would form the basis OF
the McAdamized road. There are none better
for the purpose. Yours truly,
CHARLES LEMPRIERE,
Buckhorn, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

THE EPIzooTY-AN INCIDENT Since Staun-
ton has taken rank as one of the cities she is
alike attended by both its fortunes and misfor-
tunes. The horse disease has been with us for
the past week in its worst form and features
Nearly all the horses in and about town have
been sick and several cases have resulted fatal
~. At this time we are happy to state that it is
disappearing having apparently spent its fury
AS an instance showing the complete prevalence
of this disease in our city last week, we noticed,
on Thursday, that the firm of Richardson &
Bell, one of our large wholesale -four and Pro-
duce Houses, not being able to secure dray or
team in the place were compelled to press or
rather coax into service couple of country
| teams for several hours, while making flour
| shipment.
During the prevalence of the Epizooty among
us, trade and business generally appeared to be
tagging and the lively days of yore seemed for
time quite departed.
| Farmers should not have any fears about dri-
wing their teams to tow as the disease is an ep-
idemic and just as liable to attack their horses
| in the country as any where else.
| We hope in our next issue to chronicle total
disappearance of this strange and singular NAL
| adv.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

IMPRov EMENTs-are still progressing, spite Of
the Epihippic The Round-house is nearly up
Mozart Hall three stories high, and nothing car
stop our energetic mechanics. The Methods
church is very beautifully fresced and painted
by Fuller & Henning, making it second to none
in the city.
SOMETHING HANDsoME-The beautiful addi.
ton to the residence of Capt. G. G. Merritt zeal
Greenville-built by Caesar Heller q Go.
the yard attached to his residence, which gives
it in appearance an elegance equal TO many o
the boosted country places of England. Othe
like improvements are going on that neighbor
hood
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

PERsoNAL.-Capt. Hugh McIlhaney, Asst
Chief Quartermaster Longstreet's corps, now of
Baltimore has been on visit to his tather-in-
law, our Mayor, for the last week.
Capt. VIM. Fl. Sale. of Capon Springs, was
with US yesterday, looking well and reporting a
good season and every future prospect of sue
cess.
Wade F. Heiskell of Baltimore, formerly of
this city, was around yesterday, large as life.
Judge VIM. Mclaughlin, as usual. is winning
golden opinions by the promptness end courtesy
Of his dispatch of business
den'l Jno. D. I nboden has been spending
the last week in our city, looking remarkably
well, Notwithstanding Greeley's defeat. He is
still earnestly devoting his time and talents to
Vlrginia's interests, and hopes soon to have a
new narrow guage line, from Richmond, through
Franklin. to Kentucky, under way.
Simon a. Hilb, Esq, for years one of most
enterprlsing merchants having sold out is clo-
sing up all of his business, preparatory to max.
ing the tour of Europe next Spring.
Frank Leslie's Chimney Corner contains
wen written sketch OF the life of Geo. L. Pey
ton. Esq, of the White Sulphur, under the title
of "Selfmsde Men of our Times.n
james HAWKINS, Esq, better known in this
his native city, as Jimmy" the premium Smok
ing Tobacco Manufacturer of Danyille. Va. snf
the largest IN the South, was welcomed nv hi
numerous friends to Staunton last weat
MIR. Ed. j. Harrison W, q. telegram Ono
rator. is absent on a visit to Baltimore.
Lt.,James Gait, of Albemarle, is on visit =,
his brother-in-law, Maj. A. T. Kinney, who's
wife, we regret to say, has been quite ill, but
improving.
Col. WIN IL. Gilman, of Richmond, arrives
here yesterday to report Medical Convention
DR.. II. d. Kerfoot, of Fauquier, and larg
number of physicians also arrived by yester
day evenings train.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19
BEssY BELL AND MARY GRAY.

BEssY BELL AND MARY GRAY.-A great ma
ny people think our two land marks are named
thus from two ladies of that name, who, in early
times, were carried off by Indians, and we once
saw manuscript legend about it. The old
negroes have 1t that two witches" SO named
we're hung there years ago, but all seem to us tc
be in the wrong, and from the verse below, from
an old Scots song, we would judge they were
named after the two unfortunate lasses therein
mentioned, who died afterwards from terrible
disease caught while nursing their lovers in their
bower But to the verses
''Oh, Bessy Bell and Mary Gray,
They were twa bonnie lasses;
They bigget bower on yon burn-brae,
And theekit over with rashes
Fair Bessie Bell 1 To- ed full well,
And thought ne'cr could alter;
But Mary Gray 8 twa pawky cen.
lave CARR my fancy falter."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19
MOrTGeN.


On the 7th inst. by Rev j. M. Shreckhise,
Mr.. JAMES W. GALE to Miss ANNA SMART
EEL daughter Of Mr.. Henry Swartzel-all Of
Augusta county. :
In Lexington, Va. Nov. 18th, 1872 at the res
idence of the brides father, by the RI Rev.
Bishop Gibbons, Jno. B. PURCELL, of Rich
mo2d, and Miss OLYMPIA, daughter of Colonel
Thos. Ii. williamson of the Va Mil. Institute.
On Tuesday evening last, at the residence of
the BRIDES father, Thomas A. Henning, by Rev
P. S. E. sixeas, DR.. JAMES spIcER, Of ALE
ghany county, Va, and Miss MATTE j. HEN
MING, of Lewi<burg, West Va.
At John Gray son's, in Albemarle county, Va,
on Thursday morning the It'll of November. by
Rev. S. P. HUFF, DR.. LUcIAN HALL, formerly of
Augusta county, and Mrs. HENRIETTA JAR
MAN, of Albemarle.
November 18th, at Trinity Church in this city,
by Rev. Mr.. Gibson, Rev RoBT A. GIBSON,
assistant Rector of st. James Church, Rich
mond Va, to Miss SUSIE B. STUART, daughter
of Hon. A. II IL. Stuart, Of this city.
November 18th, by Rev. Geo. B. Taylor Capt.
W. j. TURNER, of Baltimore, and Miss MoLLIE
L., eldest daughter of Mr. RICHARD HAWKINS,
of Staunton.
&S IL tlA lc.asse wcrk!nsreo
the ANYTHING
Address G. SnsoR Co., Portlana Maine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

HARD ON LExINGToN.-A writer in the Lex
ington Gazette says there is no combined effort
or energy in that town, and that even Staunton
men who go there soon succomb to its ener-
waiting influences, and adds that its enterprise
has so far resulted in two loads of rock broken
up and left in piles on back street." and in
visits of its entertaining citizens to Staunton.
to talk Of enterprise and hear about progress
and the Valley r. r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

Gen'l. Wade Hampton, the Chevalier Bayard
of the South, will deliver a lecture on the life
and character of the great Lee in Alexandria
next week. Now the question is, Is there moi
patriotism and taste enough among our people
to have it delivered here? What has become of
our Lyceum? Has it gone where the wood
bine tWineth 2'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

MORE THIEvEs.-On Wednesday night, the
9th instant, the premises of Mr.. T. A. Lightner,
near Greenville were invaded by unknown par
ties, and thirteen large turkeys stolen therefrom.
On the same night an attempt was made by a
thief to enter the chicken house of DR.. Gilkeson
in Greenville, and would have succeeded had it
not been for the fact that DR.. Gillum, who was
sleeping in the up stairs of DR.. Gilkesons resi-
dence, heard the rogue, and scared him off by
means of pistol shot fred from window The
shot unfortunately missed its aim, and the fell
low sked added.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

THE WOOD TRoUBLE.-Though our Mayor
secured so cords of wood by Railroad, which is
sold to our citizens at 81 SO per cord, there is
still scarcity and we hear of one wood man
asking $l2 per cord for the article. Wagons are
charging SLIGO per load for hauling from the
Depot, and we notice men drawing wood wag-
ons and Burke's Iron wagon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

To CURE WHooPING CoUGH-One ounce of
strong liquid ammonia, to a gallon Of water;
then put half of red hot brick in it, in the
room before the children go to bed. 1t is pro-
nounced effectual in the last stages of the dis
ease
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

HE Smokers DELIaHT.-Bryan's patent MIC
otine absorbent corn-stalk pipe-stem, is one OF
the greatest blessings to smokers ever invented.
Charley Haines has just received fresh supply,
to say nothing of other things in his line
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

Little, of the Fredericksburg Nesos, says, tho
he never bets, he lost fine suit of clothes q
fellow promised him if Greeley was elected, and,
thinks he ought to be enabled to recover the val
ue thereof from Horace as it was not his fault the
old vegetarian was beaten
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

The v III. Monday, 18th of November,
the 33rd anniversary of the Virginia Military In
stitute, was celebrated by suspension of all du-
ties, except that most agreeable one to soldiers
eating regular boss day dinner of tur-
keys, &C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

The Chief Engineer Richmond Fire Depart
ment, recommends the erection of Hose Drying
Houses, at small cost, at each Engine House in
the city. and our fremen think it would be true
economy here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

WORK SToPPED.-Messrs Condor 81 Lara,
contractors at Mt. Sidney, having so horses sick'
have stopped work, but near town, we hear Col.
A. W. Hartman & Co. still keep at it in spite OF
the Enizootv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

The bald headed fraternity will rejoice to
learn that working bareheaded in the sun is said
to be certain producer of flowing locks; and
we know of case where the hair was entirely
taken off by kerosene OIL that was restored in
six weeks bathing at the Rockbridge Baths, and
working in the sun bareheaded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

Two handsome cadets from the Va. M. Insti.,
were in our city recently, and their buttons and
stylish appearance generally, created quite a
Autteration among the female students here
1t is we'll that the two great educational centres,
Staunton and Lexington, are So miles apart.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

list OF PATENTs.-The following patents were
issued from the u. S. Patent Office to citizens of
Virginia, for the week ending October Goth, 1872
Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander & Ma
son, solicitors of Patents, Cos Seventh street,
Washington, d. G.
Machine for making Metallic Tubes-J. Os-
trander. Richmond
Manufacture of Nuts-Same.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

VIRGINIA HoTEL.-The Virginia Hotel of this
place is now under the management of Mr.. Jno
ID. Crowle, assisted by Mr.. Geo. W. Kennedy
who has much experience and who is SO well
known in this community as to supersede the ne
cessity of any recommendation. This House
will be kept in good style to preserve its envia-
BILE reputation as a frst-class Hotel. For further
particulars, see advertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

INTERESTING REvIvAL.-An Interesting revi-
val has been in progress in the Methodist church
of this place. under the preaching of Rev. Lee
onidas Rosser, ID. D., for more than week, and
still continues. More than thirty have been con-
verted, and at least that many more are peni-
tents seeking the ''pearl of great price,
There will be preaching in that church every
night this week.
The recent converts will be admitted as mem
| bers of the church on next Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

The little son of Rev. James Murray, who was
seriously injured by a fall from his horse some
two or three weeks ago, is improving, and it is
confidently expected will soon be we'll.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

TRUE PRoGREss.-With due regard for the
physical as we'll as the mental improvement of
its pupils. the Augusta Female Seminary has
opened private rink and introduced roller
skating, as part of the exercises
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

BAPTIzED.-On Sunday night last. FIVE females
were baptised in the Baptist church in this place
They had been converted in the recent revival
in that church
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

THE HoRsEs.-So far the horses sick here and
in the county are doing WELL and the climax in
most cases has been safely passed But horses
have died in the city out of over 200 sick, and
among the number the famous bay John"
aged IS years, that has so long and faithfully de-
livered the Adams Express packages for "Un-
Gle Dick" Hawkins. He was horse of immense
power, and such was his intelligence that some
believed he could make the rounds correctly
without driver. In him the Express Company
had a remarkably good backc,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

The Old Commonwealth speaks in glowing
terms of the educational advantages of Harri-
Sonburg
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

MINIATURE ALMANAc.-We atner cold for LAS
2 days, with range Of thermometer yesterday %
in open air. Rain on 18th, 18th and 18th. Sun ri
ses 6.47 sets 4.44. Moon rises 8.21. Days
length 10 hours and q minutes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

No CAUSE FOR ALARM,-The Eastern portion
of our city need not be alarmed at the cough
ing" they hear every morning in the direction of
our State Institutions. The Superintendent
have taken every precaution, (even to the Dutch
one of mailing the horse shoe over the door, and
the State stock is yet free from the Epizooty.
The coughing is the only "Iron Horse No. 80,
relieving himself from slight attack, prepare
tory to good sweating run to Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

APPRA1sERs.-Judge Smith has appointed M.
Ell. Efinger, Sam'l 81. Hoshour, James G.. Mar.
quis. j. H. Blackley and j ames Waters, Esqrs..
appraisers of the land condemned by the G. &
o. R. R. for their Work Shops-be1onging to
Messrs. Hartman, McChesney and Shomo
The spprasement will be announced in City
Court, Wednesday week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

RoBBERIEs IN WTTHEvILLE.-On Mond ~
night of last week, the market house in Wythe-
Vile of Mr.. Fl. o. Cease, formerly of this place
was robbed of rs lbs. of beef, 40 lbs of pork and
40 pounds of sausage.
On the same night, Capt. John Blizzard
whilst under the influence of liquor, was robbed
of 500
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

Our SUNDAY SCHooLs.-The following is the
number of scholars in attendance Sunday last at
the various Sunday Schools in our city: Pres
hyterian, 237; Baptist, 145; Methodist, 100
Episcopal, 124 Lutheran, so; Catholic, rs; to-
tai 761.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

We invite attention to the advertisement BY
Archer A. Pile gar, commissioner, of good farms
for sale in Southwest Virginia-the sales to take
place on the 10Th of December at Childress'
Store in Montgomery county, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

The Oldest weather prophet informs us there
has been more wind for'the last two years than
for forty before, and that this winter will be a
mild and open one. Where is the ground hog +?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

FUNERAL HoNoRs.-Staunton Lodge No. Is
F. & A. NJ, proceeded to Waynesboro' on the
Eastern train yesterday morning, to attend the
funeral of VIM. Brown, of the Waynesboro
Lodge. Mr.. Brown was 80 years DID, and the
Oldest living Mason in Va. His past honorable
career makes him worthy of all the honor paid
him
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

Pork is S. per hundred lbs. in Leesburg and
about the same here. Many butchered Satur-
day and others yesterday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

Hobby Horses, Saw-horses. Rocking horses,
Harness-makers' horses, and all sorts of horses
have the epizooty in this place. If man indul-
ges in horse laugh he is suspected of having
the epizooty. 1t is hoped that this dry, bracing
weather will have favorable effect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

The epizooty is now reported in every town in
the great Valley and is spreading into the coun-
try. So it is useless to keep your wagons out of
Staunton to avoid It.