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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24
Getting Married.

Girls, don't think you have reached the sum
and substance OF earthly bliss when you can
write Mrs. before your name. To be sure it is
all very proper, as we'll as pleasant, to have a
house and husband Of ones oWn, provided that
one Is old enough to take care Of the same but
simply to get married, is only small part Of
the plan designed by the Creator for our Wis
dom and happiness.
To most girls, their wedding day is a day of
emancipation from care joyful beginning of
new state Of existence; of life without shade
Of grief, or aughG to mar its perfect harmony.
1t Is SO pleasant to be the one idol Of true
heart, no wonder the young girl sees every
thing through rose-colored speotacIes But,
after all, it is as we'll to remember that Others
before her have entered the matrimonial state.
and found it to be one Of care, doubt and anx
lety. Aud they were women as good as the
best.
1t is this mistake that leads SO many people
wrong at the COM meBcement Of married life -
They take nc thought Of their duties toward
one another, and remember that we are all err
ing creatures, and their idol 70 less clay than
others, only that their love he's made it gold
They expect freedom from care In married life,
but they have only given up their freedom, and
commenced life IS cares in earnest Then after
the excitement Of being the brida'' and 'ob-
served Of observers" has passed away, comes
the setting down to real, actual life, and the
young wife must needs learn to eat, drink,
sleep, visit, and receive visitors these are part
Of her duties, as before; while, in addition to
her domestic cares, she must learn to adapt her
temper and disposition to anothors views, and
learn the beautiful lesson of selfderjal, if she
expects perfect peace. Poets may sing Of loves
youpg dream and life in a cottage, but practical
people will tell you how much more is loves
awakening and 3 comfortable two-story. It is
this very dream Of love that breaks SO many
hearts. 1t women dreamed less Of love, and
accepted It's wide-awake reality, there would
be less disappointment and mere real happiness.
Not until q couple have lefa of the dream, and
turned to the joys Of real love and life, do they
understand how perfect love may make the
hearts peaco. But alas TOO often the awak-
ening comes after the spirit has flown. So take
our advice, girls, and if you are fortunate
enough to get s steady and honorable man for
e husband, don't spoil your chance of happiness
by mistaken views. Lock upon getting mar
ried' as only part Of your mission.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24
NV Initiation.

Met friend on the street asked me to ioin
the Good Tempars, have first rate time. get
acquainted with lots pretty girls and 60 home
with them asked me if he should take my
name, told him, don't care if you do.' Got
a letter saying I'd been elected; thought I'd
join. started up Division Street, thought d go
In Bob 8 and look IN glass, saw sugar in glass;
went IN Quaker S, looked in glass to fix necktie;
started to find hall, asked a fellow if he knew
where it was, said he didn't, saw some girls 60
ing up stairs, thought that must be the place;
went up two pair Of stairs, knocked at the door,
man inside put his ear to hole, asked him
what he wanted, said he wanted the pass word,
told him didn't want to pass any word with
him, said L couldn't in, told him L d come
toJoln, he let me in little room and told me
to SIT down. Bimeby fellow came out and
asked II there were any one to be initiated and
went IN ; then two fellows with red collars on
came out, one asked me if I'd be obedient to
: the laws and rules Of order, and take pledge
against the use las beverage) of all that would
lntoxlcate and number OF other questions; the
other asked me for stamps planked down the
cash and they departed. Soon fellow No.
returned, told me they were all ready and to
follow him.. He knocked at the door, fellow
inside wasn't going to let US in changed his
mind and opened the door; girls and boys all
Jumped up and commenced singing, soon got
done and sat down walked me before an Of
hcer With young lady on each side of him,
thought I'd like to change places with him !;
next took me round and halted me before a
young lady on the opposite side of the room,
don'e know what she said, was looking at her
all the time. Marched me around again, heard
the girls whispering and talking, "wonderif he
IS nnarried-he is pretty good ooking-perfect-
~ horrld-splendd-I N just going for him,
etc; halted before another officer who came
down and shock hands with me, I said how do
you do, how are all the folks? Ho kept on
talking and told me to sign the constitution
Did SO, and vas marched up before the first
ot1oer, who gave me a lot Of signs-don' t know
what they were, was locking as the girls On
each side Of him. Soon all the boys and girls
jumped up and Joined hands; one of the girls
handed me glass Of water, it wasn't very bad,
but pretty thin; the other girl put her arms
around my neck and put white collar on me-
thought she was agoiDg to kiss me, but she
dIdn,t. Then they put me In the circle, joined
hands with the girl who said vas ''spendid,"
then they had intermission, all came up and
shock hands With me-called me brother did
not know l had SO many brothers and sisters
before. In the later part Of the evening, asked
the girl who said she was going for me- If I
could see her home, she said I could if her
husband was Willing-didn't wait to see, but
took my hat and left whistIing:
Nor shall the pledge be FER forgot,
That SO much bliss creates;
WIl touch not, taste not, handle not
w nate er intOxicates
Ontario 7emp7ar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24

AIEW STORE and CHEAP GOODS.
IL The subscriber, on the 9Th of September,
1871, having associated with him in business,
Owen Norris Geoese.
the business will be conducted under the style
of o. @. MORRIS 6 CO., at a aaea0 and conamao-
dio~s store room, in the stone building On Au-
gusta street, first door below PoaoeJps Corner
and two doors above the Office of the Spectator
O.. G. MORRIS.
We are now receiving large stock ofnew sta
pie and fancy dry goods, also boots, shoes, hats
queensware, and general assortment of grocer
les, all of which we are determined to sell upon
the most reasonable terms. We respectfully So
licit call and we will sell the goods.
O. G. MORRIS & co.
p. S.-My establishment on Water street near
the Market House is still kept open with Gro
ceries choice selection of liquors, tobacco, SALT
leather &c. A call from old customers and
others respectfully solicited.
se12-tf o. c. MORRIS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24

MEXICO. -Lerdo, the new President of Meg
leo, promises IN. his inaugural address, ''that
he will himself obey the constitution as the
supreme law Of the land. and enforce obedience
to It. lie cites his course during his late tenn
porary incumbency Of the Office Of President as
proof that be will maintain union among
Mexlcans, complete liberty of the press and
rights Of individuals, and hopes at the termina-
tion of his term to be able to say civil wars are
finished and public confidence restored" The
republic is tranquil.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24
Y ARGE AND ATTRACTIVE STOCK
OF
Spring and Summer Goods.
Z. Eyffz & Brother,

are receiver their supply Of
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS,
of the latest and most fashionable styles, which
were purchased at low figures, and will be sold
at short profits, such as
LADIES AND CENTS DRESS GOODS,
LADIES' AND GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS, S STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS,
embracing everything kept in frst-class Dry
Goods House.
These goods, for superiority of quality and
cheapness in price, cannot be surpassed in the
Valley,
They return their thanks for the liberal pat
ronage heretofore extended to them, and hope
to secure and retain the confidence of purcha-
sers by strict attention to business and fair deal
ing. Give them call. april 16
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24

The Alexandria Sentiaez says Miss Julia
daughter Of Bishop Johns, has inaugurated a
good work in that city. She proposes to rent
a house and establish hospital fer the poor of
all denominations, With the assistance of the
congregations Of the several churches, and the
pastors announced the fact from their pulpits
on Sunday. 1t IS proposed to take all the sick
who are unable to do for themselves and give
them medical aid and comfortable quarters dur
ing their Sickness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24
AEW CASH STORE!

NTEw CASH STORE!
IL AEs New Goods!
Bought at the late low and cash rates, and sold
for cash only. No goods sold on credit, for all
are marked at cash prices. Ladies' dress goods
of every style and grade. Mems and Boys wear
in great variety.
In Curtains, White Goods, Laces, Linens, Ho-
siery, Gloves, Trimmings and Small Goods
enough in grade and prices to please all.
Those who wish to use their money at its full
value can do so at my store Orders solicited
and carefully filed at cash rates, for will not
sell on credit T. M. YOUNG.
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2.119.
Total
2,ll6,259

The total of wheat raised in Virginia and W.
Virginia in 1860 amounted to 1866, $50 and
the total Of corn raised the same year 10 the
same States sc. 625, 799 or in the year 1860,
nearly one sixth Of the wheat, and one-twelfth
OF the corn raised in Virginia and West Vir-
glnla-then one lState--Was raised in the nine
counties above named.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24
Hardware.
Z EAED w ARE.

@
Our Stock of Hardware has been much en-
larged, and we call the attention of Farmers and
Builders to the opportunity of saving money by
giving us a call. We now have full stock of
Rolled and Hammered Iron,
Nails, and Horse Shoes,
Nail Rods, q orse Shoe Nails,
Forks, Shovels and Spades
Locks, Hinges and Screws,
Pen Knives and Table Cutlery,
Barn door Hangers, and Coffee Mills,
Trace, Breast, Halter and Fifth chains,
Hatchets, Hammers and Saws,
with many other articles in this line-also
The Lightning Saw,
the Hand Wood Ger Buck and Cross-cut Saw
an entirely new make, for this market Read
this certificate:
I'VE note as proof of the ease that permits
sustained effort, the saving by hand of twenty
men with one saw, once fled. This is wonder
full" BAKER BROS.
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.RNGJrOGIS.
Erss "a - Es.ss.zsz==s1 60

- - - s:s5z
EHESAPEAkE AND OHIO RAIL
I J ROAD.-On and afteI SEPT Both. PAS
SENGER TRAINS, will leave STANTON
as follows:
GOING EAST
1910 a. HA.-MAIL TRAIN Except Sun
day., connecting at Gordonsville with the Or
ange. Alexandria and Manassas r. &. for points
North, and at Charlottesville for points South.
GOING WEST,
3.46 ?. M.-Mail Train Except Sunday for
White Sulphur, connecting at the various sta
lions with Stages for all the Springs.
Through tickets at low rates, sold to all points
Northwest and Southwest.
Steerage tickets from Liverpool Queenstown,
Amsterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Havre, Rot
terdam, Bergen, Copenhagen, and ottenburg,
to all points on this road be bought of the
General Ticket Agent at Richmond, or can be
ordered through any station agent on the road.
Further information may be obtained at the
company's Offices
A. II. PERRY,
General Superintendent.
JAMES T. NETHERLAND, Gen'l Ticket Agent.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24

bad GOVERNMENT IN SOUTHERN STATES. -
Ihe condition Of affairs in some of the South
ern States Is painful indeed. Look at the state
q Things IN Louisiana, Alabama and South
Carolina. In the FIRST named, the military
called on to regulate" in the second. efforts
to irnpeach the Governor-iu the third man
elected U. s. Senator and imne;a+s1v $3.50
on charge of bribery Bad government, and
almost anarchy prevail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24
Dry Goods.

Fall and W5astes' Goods.
EoEB BRD@-,
Successors to Hilb s. Loeb,)
corner of Main and New streets, Staunton, Va,
have now in store and opening the most complete
and attractive stock of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS & JEWELLERY,
ever brought to this city.
IN THE LINES OF
Cdssineeyes, Cloths, Shawzs, Hosiery,
FLANNELs, FELT SKIRTS
for Ladies' Misses and Children, that cannot be
surpassed.
Their stock of Carpets is large and varied,
and in styles, qualities and prices will com pete
with the most celebrated establishments IN the
largest cities They consist OF
English and American Brussels,
PLY Ingram, Danlask and
Plain and Printed Hemps;
all widths of Stair Carpets and Oil cloth to suit
anv sized halls cocoa mating, plain and striped
COMFORTS, QUILTS,
BLANKETS AND COVERLIDS,
Of all descriptions.
Ladies', children's and mems Underwear, and
Wooden Goods in great variety.
In short, their large and diversified stock of
goods has been selected with especial reference
to the demands of this community, which their
experience in business has taught hem to under
stand thoroughly.
Their stock of ladies', misses and children's
s III o ES, &C..
is large and Of best and most fashionable styles
Every person can find something to suit in
quality and STYLE at the lowest prices, and those
wishing to supply themselves with any article
embraced in the lines mentioned, will find it to
give them call.
Having taken ample time to examine and Sc
lect from the largest importing houses in-New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, and bought
at the lowest cash figures, they feel warranted in
promising as good bargains as can be gotten in
the State. de10-tf
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AZ OOD NEWG

GOOD NEEgG
VI For the General Public.
have just returned from the Northern cities
where purchased an entirely too large Stock
of all kinds of Goods, for the size of my Store
House. therefore propose to sell for SIXTY
DAYS at very reduced prices FOR CASH, in
order to make room.
Come early and often if you wish to get bar
gains in Dry Goods, Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Clothing and in fact everything usually kept in
General Variety Store.
Very respectfully,
oc1tf B. F. HARDWOOD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24
The Valley.

Very few Of cur readers, (says the Clarke
Coar5eT,) age aware Of the fact that the Valley
of Virginia is the great wheat and corn grow
ing section that tits, as the following figures,
taken from the census of 1860, will show:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24
-EGeE2aG5'GeS.

MEyv FEREE.-We the undersigned have
IL started Foundry in the Northern end oil
the city and are prepared to make all kinds Of
small grey iron castings, and every description
Of brass casting. We have on hand forty-two
different styles of iron railing for fences, also
several different styles of chairs, settees and
school desks.
We are prepared to furnish Bronzed Crescents
Ter Mansald Roofs. Particular attention given
to repairing stoves Call and examine our Rev
olution Cast Iron Clothes Line-something new,
cheap and durable-every housekeeper ought to
have one Cell at our shop next door to Capt
Schoppert or leave your order with J. w Ut
ley, corner OF Augusta and Frederick streets.
Specialty-Light Grey Iron Castings.
Terms-Cash. LONG BROS.
Staunton, August 2S-1y
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Boots, Shoes Ggaa0 Hats.
Is 100000 Boots. Shoes s. Hats.

G. L. WELLER has in Store his Fall and
Winter Stock embracing something less than
the above amount, in Ladies, Misses; Chill
The most of his goods are made especially for
his trade, and are such goods as he can recon-
mend, and will be sold at small advance on
cost nc % IF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24
SeaVS32g Machines.
Haze YOat Heard The Neacs ?
Tile Beautiful Blces SEWING MA
CHINE has A a.n.riaed

CHINE has ATTr2Ued.
Hasten to see it, before purchasing any other,
and thereby convince yourselves Of its supe-
riority.
The popularity of its construction insures
handsome work, rapidity of movement, ease of
management, great durability, neatness, and
convenience. It's machinery is arranged upon
principle which prevents arrangement As
the tension is easily controlled, its stitch is even
ly locked and without change, passes from one
class of goods to another, doing its work in the
most complete manner.
All who are in want of the BEST SEWING
MACHINE should not fail to call at our place
of business and examine for themselves We
will take great pleasure in showing our Ma
chimes Are ready for applications for County
agencies. BAKER BROS,
sep "a General Agents, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24

ATOTECE.-I have this day sold my interest
~ in the concern of j. w. Utley & Co., to j.
w. Utley who will in future conduct the bust
ness on his own account at the old stand. In re-
firing, l commend Mr.. Utley to the public.
april Is 3. T. BAGBY.
Having purchased the interest Of B. T. Bagby
in the firm of j. ". Utley & Co., as above indi-
Gated, shall continue the business in my OVID
name at the old stand. I ask a continuance of
the liberal patronage heretofore extended me.
april j. w. UTLEY.
The BOOKS of J. w. Utley s Co., are in my
hands for settlement and the accounts must be
closed. Parties indebted, viii please call at my
store, corner Of Frederick and Augusta streets,
and settle. J. w. UTLEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24

CosT' oosT'
j. A. ARMENTROUTS
Stock OF Clothing, Hats, Caps,
BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS, &c.,
is still full and complete This is rare chance
TO BUY BARGAINS
in the above named articles, as the stock
MUST BE CLOSED OUT AT ONCE
TO CHANGE BUSINESS.
Come and see the elegant bargains
july23-Town papers copy 1t
AcAer2ss0ae g Co.
We are now receiving very large and hand.
some stock of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
consisting of all the
New Styles Of
Dress Goods,
ShasOzs, Notions, &c.
Carpets and OIL Cloths,
Ladies Fine Shoes,
Fine China and Glassware.
A Full Stock of all kinds Of Domestic Goods
others wanting Goods, to examine
our Stock before purchasing, as we are prepared
to sell at the most reasonable prices.
ACKERMAN g. co.
p October If
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-24
NTEw GOODS! NEyy GOODS!I
IL SECOND ARRIVAL.
B. B. MARKWOOD,

EEaim Street, Stanton, Virginia.,
Respectfully announces to his friends and the
general public that he is now receiving his sec
ond supply Of
Spring 02eG Summer Goods,
including all descriptions of Ladies' Dress Goods
of the latest styles: Notion goods, of all de-
scription8; Ladies' and Misses Caters and Mo
rocco shoes, of best quality; Gents fine Boots,
and Shoes also, coarse shoes; every pair war
ranted to give satisfaction. Hats, all kinds !;
Spring and Summer Clothing; a large stock of
Cassimeres, Cottonades, Linens, sc &C.
Remember that all of the above named goods
will be sold at the lowest price FOR CASH.
He challenges any one to sell the same quality
of goods at lower figures than he can and will.
Do not forget thai the place to gel bargains in
frst-class goods, is B. F. MARK WOODS,
june IL IF Main Street, Staunton, Va.
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yTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTIsER.
-Dry Goods.

Dry Goods.
"ILLEAM H. w e L Il T. h
w SUCCESSOR TO
A. Ell. TAYLOR 81 CO.,
Three Doors West of Valley Bank, Staunton
notifies his friends and the public that having
purchased the entire stock of A. 81. Taylor 8
Co., he is now prepared to offer especial induce
ments to those who wish to purchase
Dry Goods,
Casssmeres,
Boots and Shoes,
for Ladies, Men, Misses and Childrens Wear,
Q@eeaasaOGre,
Hats and Caps,
and large and complete assortment of
Notions.
LUMBER, SHINGLES AND LATHS con-
stantly on hand. 1t will be his purpose and aim
to keep the stock always complete, and he trusts,
by attention and honorable dealing, to merit o
share of public patronage.
rs All kinds of Country Produce taken in
| exchange for goods and orders promptly filed.
delO-tf
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GEO; JACKSON, -........Sec. and Gen. Agent
DR.. B. M. ATKINSON, ... :. Medical Examiner.
Life policies are now generally conceded to be
among the most certain and most desirable OF
Investments: This Company, managed upon
principles Of strict economy, offers the lowest
rates OF Premiums, consistent with safety, and
loa0er than any Company doing business in the
State and its success is an established fact. Its
profits are realized in Virginia and by Virginia
people, and all reserve from Premiums, as a Sc
curity to the Policy holders additional to the
Capital Stock, is invested by the Local Boards
IN that section of the State from which it IS de-
rived.
Being convinced, by their knowledge CT the
integrity and prudence of the gentlemen who
compose its directory, and by thorough exami-
nation of the plan of organization, that it is in
every respect reliable Company, the citizens
tStaunton, named above, have themselves sub
scrlDed to Its Stock and taken policies, and feel
warranted in commencing the enterprise to the
favorable consideration of the Valley people.
Ofhce-Corner of Augusta and New Court
Jan Is tf
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Drugs q Medicines.

/ DrUgS % medicines.
Dure Drugs, Medicines,o
NEW DRUG STORE, e-h
On Main Street, ss1s.-.-.--,sa
Opposite Gabriel HirsRs,
STANTON Va = -
| have removed my DRUG EaI
STORE, to the Store Room on I -
MAIN STREET, recently occupied sEE|
by n. ". Sears, where may always be found, q
we'll selected Stock of Pure and Reliable Drugs
Medicines, DC, and varied assortment of FAN
OK and TOILET ARTICLES, all of the relia-
bic preparations of recent introductions as well
| as all OF the popular Patent Medicines of the
day. We will be please to wait upon all who
may favor us with call,
@. G. YEAKLE.
Mr.. s. NJ. WOODWARD, we'll known to
the community as an experienced and reliable
Store a q Y
april 16 If
= FL. TROUT, r. 4. Strihlirg. Jr..
Il and FRANK B. BERKELEY having
formed partnership, will conduct the drug bus,
| mess at the old stand of P. H Trout. under the
| style of
TROUT STRIBLING & BERKELEY
who Will carry on the business in all its branches
with renewed energy and with increased facili-
ties they offer inducements to all who NAV
| need Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Coal Oil
| and Lamps, Fancy Articles, &c.
| Special attention given to compromising Phy-
slclans Prescriptions which department is under
| the control of +. B. BERKELEY.