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The GOHSsoWll Muster.

Horpers Magazine tells the following
In old militia times Goffstown, Hillsborough
County, New Hampshire, was the reudez.
vous where the military of the surrounding
country assembled annually for drill Il
was an occasion that drew together young
and old for many miles around, and its
parades, sham-fghts, personal encounters,
gambling, drinking, and general uproarious.
ness made "aofstown Muster" familiar
name to all who ever dwelt in the central or
southern portions Of the State.
Very early in the morning Of one Of those
memorable days an aged couple, living some
miles away, started on foot for the parade
ground. 10 shorten the distance they took
shortcut through the old burial. ground at
Gofstown Centre, from which they emerged
just as Sam W. was passing along the high
way. Sam was bound for muster" and
had taken an earl start, SO as to lose none
of the fun. Arriving at the graveyard.
Sam looked toward it and saw the cid man
and wife coming over the stile ia the ear.
ly dawn he could distinguish just enough to
see that they were very old, and concluded
at once that they were inhabitants of the
silent tombs awakened by the unusual stir
So, waving them from him with both hands,
be shouted:
eco back, old man! 60 back This isn't
the general resurrection it's ouly COTS
town Muster ~
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matchmaking MarzaEasas.

The "maFliage du CONVEYANCE" is Just as
much an institution here as in Europe, and
managing mammas are just as common. -
There is lady wel-known in one OF our
cities Who has married off large family of
daughters eligibly, and prides herself open.
ly on having performed mothers's duty.
"hot one of them" says this frank woman
when speaking of. her sons-in-law, would
have married a daug hter Of mine if | had
not Dsc-rrg bout 6g littl4s aiaaess and
adroit attentions, by making opportunities
for intercourse, and--and by putting it in
their heads. And they are all very happy
think the world would be much better off
if the question of marriage were settled for
the people by anybody but themselve"
But all such young ladies have got sach
clever mammas some must scheme snd
man@uvre for themselves. "Whas is the
charm. of the Clark girls p asked lady of
a young man about town. "They are not
pretty, or even intelligent, or fashionable,
or rich, yet young men frequent their house,
and they have secured the three best match
es in Nav York"
well, was the reply, after moments
bordering, "they sit down on sofa we'll,
they are always good natured, they are sym.
pathetic, they make you feel at home, they
are womanly and full of tact ; when they
bid you goodnight it is with gentle pres
sure of the hand, which leads you to think
that you have made an impression Then,
they never allow their eyes to wander when
you are talking to them"
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General vyashington's Farm.

A Virginia correspondent of the Country
Gentleman writes as follows:
"The farm Of General Washington al
Mount Vernon contained in his day ten
thousand acres of land in one body, equal
to about fifteen square miles. A great por'
ton of it was vast valley or basin sur.
rounded by range of hills; third of it
was neck of land on the Potomac River,
with Little Hunting Creek Bay on the east
and Dogne Greek Bay on the west. These
creeks are navigable for about two and a
half miles up from the river channel, and
certainly would have afforded the General
great facilities, as they now do our farming,
in boating and landing manure or fertilizers
on the ground, but it is not probably that
the General did anything at this. 1t was
divided into farms or fields Of convenient
size by deep bitches, which may be traced
now, and showing that one of them con-
tanned as much as two thousand seven hun.
dred acres. These fields were situated at
distance of two, three and FIVE miles from
thu manson house. The walls of sixteen
square barn is now standing, and is quite
curiosity it was made of brick and quite
large, situated three miles from his resi-
dence. He had two grist mills on the
place, one ran by water power, having q
judge) a twelve foot wheel, and race about
two miles in length. The mills, the foun-
dation walls of which are standing, was at
the head of Dogne Creek Bay, and it is
supposed that boats ran right to the mill
door. The other mill is said to have been
propelled by oxen or horses. The General
delighted to visit the farms above spoken of
every day in pleasant weather, and was con.
stantly engaged in making experiments for
the Improvement of agriculture.
Some idea Of the extent of his farming
operations may be formed from the follow
ing facts In 1887 he had five hundred and
eighty acres in grass sowed six hundred
bushels of oats; seven hundred acres of
wheat; and as much more corn, barley, pc.
tatoes, beans, peas, &c, and enc hundred
and fifty acres with turnips. His stock con
sisted Of one hundred and forty horses one
hundred and twelve COWS; two hundred and
thirty-six working oxen beifers and steers,
and five hundred sheep. He constantly en-
ployed two hundred and fifty hands, and kept
twenty-four ploughs going during the whole
year, when the earth and state of weather
would permit. In 1880 he slaughtered one
hundred and fifty hogs & hope not the "Vir.
ginia Pine ROSTERS for the use of his own
family, and, and provisions for his own me-
groes, for whose comfort he had great re-
gard"
Off ten thousand acres, but'two hun
bred now belong with the mansion, and the
Washington farm has been greatly reduced
but small portion Of this is now cultiva-
ted
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Civility On Conapulsion.

A correspondent Of the St. John Teze-
grape. who is travelling in Scotland, tells
the following story:
AS we came through Glen Arklct to In.
versnAla we had TO pass a gate An old
lady at the lodge came out to open it. Ere
she put the key in the keyhole, she said
Say open the gate, please
"What forY
because you cannot go along here if
you don't"
Chow is that?''
cit belongs to the Duke of Montrose, and
he would only let the road be made on con-
dition that all foot passengers say these
words. Those who won't say them have to
go by the upper road,' now unused and al
most impossible"
"Oh, well, we'll say please open the gate,
or open the gate, please or the gate open,
please or put the words in any other form
to please his dukeship, you please We
think it will be better than going by a
rough, impossible route
On this the gate swung open and we went
on thinking of the many lessons in polite
ness which have been and will be taught at
that gate to all who for years have passed
Or will pass thereby.
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Poetry.
The Night.

Silent has been the night. and o, so long
With weary moon forever sailing west;
Save that bird at midnight trilled song.
A dream of daylight, from his moonlit nest.
The bills lay couched in slumber, range on range,
The earth was floating in silver web
That mystery Of calm before change
That full of waters at the lowest ebb!
Some drowsy notes were all the bird could sing,
Soft as the scattered drops Of summer dew,
He sang no more but now the dream comes
true.
thrill runs through the spaces Of the night,
And futters on the wavy cas- tern line;
Beyond the stars dilatss distant light,
The luminous outflow of day divine.
With slow approach it deepens into bloom
Faint jasmine yellow, with flush OF rose;
And, Frightening till it makes the stars agloom,
Ger all the long uncertainty it flows.
What though the perfect day is yet unborn
Sweet was the caroled vision of the bird;
Glad are the tidal colors of the morn,
And heaven is pledged without single word \.
The waves of light are breaking on the shore,
Pulsing in cadence to mghtier flow
The strong uplift of nobler hopes before,
The great new future rising in the glow.
Above the hills surges the day at last,
The longed- for day, effulgent, high and wide;
Turn, turn, gray earth, and leave the darkened
past,
And swing myself upon the incoming tide
1Atlantic for November.
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The distribution of Gifts will take place i'm
mediasely after the Concert, an the vast stage OF
the Opera House and in full view of the audience,
under the immediate supervision of the President
and Directors of the VUE DE l. EAU Company,
and the following distinguished gentlemen, who
have kindly consented to be present and see that
the gifts are properly distributed as advertised :
Hon. JOHN R. LUDLOW, Mayor of Norfolk
Hon. A S. WATTS, Mayo of Portsmouth.
Col. WALTER H. TAYLOR, of Norfolk.
Hon. JOHN B. WHITEHEAD, ex-Mayor of
Norfolk
JAMES G. HOLIDAY, Esq, of Portsmouth.
The Board of Directors is composed of the fol-
lowing gentlemen, whose well-k8own character
for integrity, honor, and public enterprise are
so well known az TO guarantee success, and q
fair and ignpar tial distribution of the gifts:
Major GEORGE W. GRICE, President Bank
of Portsmouth.
Colonel WILLIAM LAMB, President First Ma.
tional Bank, Norfolk
General V. D. GRONER, General Agent Bos-
ton Steamship Company.
Captain NATHANIEL BITRRUSS, of Burruss
Son & Co., Bankers, Norfolk.
WASHINGTON REED, Esq, of Peters &
Reed Merchants.
E. G. CHIC, Esq, supt. seaboard and Roa-
noke Railroad.
ROBT. J. NEELEY, Esq p, of R. J. & W Nee
ly & Co.
MARSHALL PARKS, ESQ.,, President Abe
marie and Chesapeake Canal Company
R. G. LINDSEY, Esq, Real Estate Broker.
WILLIAM H. WHITE, Esq, Attorney-at-
Law, Norfolk.
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Forgiveness.

soldier was about to be brought efore
his commanding officer for some offence.
He was an old offender, and had been often
punished.
'Is he here again?" said the officer, on
the mans name being called over ''Aog-
ging, disgrace, solitary confinement, every
thing has been tried with him p
Whereupon the sergeant stepped for
ward, and, apologizing for the liberty be
took, said
''There is one thing that has never bee n
done yet SIR"
"What is that p said the officer.
"Well, sir" said the sergeant, che has
never been forgiven"
"Forgiven II exclaimed the colonel, sur.
prised at the suggestion but when he had
reflected for a few minutes, be ordered the
culprit to be brought in, and asked him what
he had to say to the charge.
-----sS y Qthing, sir" he said, only I am
~ for what did, ''--~---------.---------'-
Turning kind and pitiful look on the
man who expected nothing else than that bis
punishment would be increased with the
repetition Of his offence, the colonel address
ed him, saying
well, We tried everything with you,
and now we are resolved to-forgive you"
The soldier was struck dumb with amaze
ment the tears started in his eyes, and he
wept like a child. He was humbled to the
dust; and thanking his officer, he retired
to he the old, refractory, incorrigible man :?
No! From that day forward he was new
man. In him kindness bent one whom
harshness could not break The man was
conquered BY mercy and melted by love.
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ry to aid her in making fashionable sp'
psaranee, and secretly, while her husband
was away during the day, she learned to
make her own dresses and hats. Children
came to bless her, and the generous allow
ance for dress was increased, while stll time
was found for embroideries and dainty stitch.
for the little ones. In all this time the lit
tie woman kept memorandum of the cost
saved upon each dress, and by way of pre-
pairing an umbrella for a rainy day, COM
menced little hoard of money that grew
year by year, till-Arnold do you not guess
how my story is to end I have more than
( enough saved to help you now. You have
been SO generous, that have saved over
thousand dollars year, and now you will
not have to borrow money to meet your en-
barrassments for it is here in the house. all
your own"
And nobody knew or guessed that Nor
ford & Giles owed their continued prnsperi-
ty and credit to the economy and Industry
of Arnold's wife.
,.r@ss.-
zzs.-.~sA ,EFae Loss Of % Wife.
''In comparison with the loss ola beloved
wife, what are other bereavemerts The
Wife! she who fills SO large space III the
domestic heaven-she who is SO busted, so
nwearied-bitter, bitter is the tear that
falls upon her grave! You stand beside her
tomb, and think Of the past. Fain ~ould
the soul hnger there. No thorns are re-
membercd above that sweet clay, save those
your own hand may have unwillingly
or unkindly planted. Her noble,
tender heart lies opened to your iamost
sight. You think of her as all goodness
all purity-all truth
"But sic IS dead. The dear head so
often laid upon your bosom, now rests upon
pillow Of clay. The hands that minister
ed SO untiringly. are folded white and cold,
beneath the gloomy portals. The heart
every beat measured an eternity Of love, lies
under your feet. And there is 10 white
arm over your shoulder now-no speaking
face to look up in the eye OF love-no tremb-
ling lips to murmur, ooh, it is so, sad p
There is SO strange hush in every room
No smile to greet you at mig -fall-aud the
clock strikes and ticks, and ticks and strikes
1t was sweet music, when you could count
Ii
Now it seems only the hours through which i
you watched the shadows Of death gather
upon her dear face. But many tale it
tells of joys past, sorrows shared. aad beau
tlful words and deeds registered above You
feel that the grave can not keep her. You
know that she is in a happier world, but
still you feel that she is often by your SIDE
an "angel-presence." x *
"Cherish these emotions. They will make
you happier. Let her holy presence be as
charm to keep you from evil. In all new
and pleasant connections give her place in
your heart. Never forget what she has done
for you-that she has loved you. Be ten
der of her memory"
To how many bereaved hearts will these
sentences come, who will look back upon
the past with mingled recollections Of sor-
tow and perhaps of penitence. $50
live, husband and wife, says al old Eng
fish worthy, "that when either dies the
spirits of both may mingle."
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The distribution will be by blindfolded per-
SONS or blind children, from two wheels, one of
which wild contain gifts on printed slips, sealed
in envelopes of the same size, the other will con-
tain tags with numbers on them corresponding
with all the tickets sold after the contents of
both wheels are thoroughly mixed by revolving
the person at the first wheel will take number
therefrom, and then the person at the second
wheel will take gift therefrom, and the gift
thus taken will belong to the number taken i'm
mediately before it-this process will continue,
the number and gifts being publicly announced
until the whole four hundred and one gifts are
distributed. Thus the public will readily see
there can be no fraud, collision, or knowledge
of what gift any number will get.
Should the tickets be not all sold when the
concert comes off, the presents will be distribu-
: ted in proportion to the number sold.
1t is hoped the public will promptly respond
to this effort to establish upon firm basis de-
lightful resort during the heated months.
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m Entrance on the left 80

@g> Entrance on the LEFT 50
AFTER CROSSING LEWIS CREEK BRIDGE
Having recently leased the above Stables, late
ly occupied by Ed. Burke, and having supplied
them with every adjunct to complete livery,
we are now prepared to furnish our friends, and
the public generally, with anything they may
need IN that line.
Our horses are young, fresh, fast, and
we'll broken; our Buggies, Carriages &c, new
and of the latest style, and our drivers Sc
lected with special reference to the comfort and
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hours
with single or double buggies, riding horses, for
ladies and gentlemen, Carriages, Spring wagons
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave
would do we'll to give us call.
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale of stock
We still occupy the extensive stabling at the
old National Stable ground, where our friends
(if they find it more convenient to call) can be
accommodated as heretofore.
Hoping, by strict attention to our own bust
ness, to merit continuance of the favor shown
US in other places, we respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage. dec8-tf.
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We may have many acquaintauces, but
we can have but few friends: this made
Aristotle say that he that hath many friends
ha th none,
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Nothing is more dangerous than an i'm
prudent friend; better is it to deal with
prudent enemy.
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Mans chief wisdom consists in being sen.
sible of his follies.
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At rs years Of age, she will resign at
80, the wit at 40, the judgment.
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Conceit not SO high notion of any as
to be bashful and impatient in their pres,
ence.
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Ennui is the desire of activity without the
fit means of gratifying the desire.
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Better than fame is still the wish for
fame, the constant trainings for glorious
strife
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Mean spirits under disappointments, like
small beer in thunder storm, always turn
sour.
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We are governed more by influences thai
circumstances
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Dignity and love do not blend WE'LL nor
do they continue long together.
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10 be open to argument, and to- be open
to conviction, are two different things.
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,OBERT CRAIG.

Business Cards.
JAMES r. BYERs HENRY E. SUMMERsON.
OVERS & SUMMERSON,
Dealers 5ss Family groceries,
COUNTRY PRODUCE, FINE CIGARS,
CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBA Coos.
We have opened a new and full stock,
In the Room opposite Court House,
recently occupied by N. A. Baylor Co., and it
will be our aim to keep constantly on hand
choice selection of goods in our line.
call is solicited. We feel confident we can
please.
WE have full line of all the different Brands
of both CHEWIN and SMOKING TOBACCOS,
and every style and grade of CIGARS.
WANTED FOR CASH,
FLOUR
GRAIN,
BACON, 81
aue25-tf BYERS & SUMMERS0N
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A beau is everything of a woman but the
sex, and nothing of a man beside it.
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1917 The undersigned respectfully calls
lOlO. the attention of his friends to the
fact that upon his own hook he proposes to carry
on general AUCTION BUSINESS, at the old
stand, corner Of Augusta streetan Spring Lane.
He will attend the sale Of property Of all kinds,
other auctioneer. E. NJ. CUSHING:
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LEMON BUrrER.-One pound of white SUI.
gar one.quarter pound fresh butter, six eggs,
juice and grated rind of three lemons takina
out, all the seeds. Boil together a few min.
utes TIL thick as honey, stirring constantly ;
put In small jars, or tumblers, covered with
paper dipped in white of egg. One tea
spoonful is enough for a tart or T cheese.oake
Ihls will keep long time in a cool, DIV DIV
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VINEGAR PlE.-One cup sugar. one half
cup vinegar; boil together few minutes
Gool and add one egg, one teaspoonful Of
hour, little rolled cracker, and one spoon.
tul OF butter. Bake with two crusts.
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No life is pleasing to God that is not nse-
full to man.
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Professional Cards.

WYNN. CHAPMAN, DDS.
- STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
oIlIf1D Office, South Side Main Street
at his old stand.
Artificial teeth mounted on Gold. Silver and
Vuleanite.
All operations performed in the most scien-
ti6c and skillful manner, with strict regard to
Permanancy, and warranted to compete with
any work done in the cities.
Thanking the people Of Augusta andthe sur
rounding Counties for their very liberalpatron-
age prior to, during and since the war, re-
RESPECTFULLY solicit its continuation.
The highe price paidfor old gold and
late June | If
CTAUNTON FEMALE INFIRMARY Hay
y ing been compelled to refuse several pa
tents for the want of proper accomm odations, l
have made satisfactory arrangement, whereby, In
future, this difficulty will be obviated.
The result to be attained in the study of medi-
cine must be by careful research and earnest la
Dor in each of its branches, and no physician
would dare to boast that he thoroughly knows
all the branches of medicine and is equally good
as an Oculist, Dermatologist, Accoucheur or
Gynecologlst. l have for a number of years
given especial attention to the treatment of all
F'Diseases peculiar to Females" and with an ex-
perience of over twenty years in the profession,
with increased facilities and diligent attention;
shall continue to devote my energies to the treat
me MT of this class of cases.
sepl3-tf BP. REESE, M. D.
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THOR RENT.-Eleven new brick tenements,
each containing four rooms with kitch-
en- attached, on New Street in the northern part
of Stanton near, the Valley Hotel.
Building, or to suitable tenant, the last named
building will be rented as whole on very ac-
commodatingterms.
Any person desiring to open family grocery
would do well to examine the store rooms.
For further Information apply to M!essrs.
Smith l. Elder Attorneys at Lay.
feb2-tf EDWARD Mem AXIOM.
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TICKETS ONLY So EACH.

Currency Gifts will be paid in CASH at our
Banking House in the city of Norfolk, on pre-
'sentaton of the tickets entitled thereto without
discount
For further particulars and for tickets, apply
TO the undersi gned, who have undertaken the
exclusive financial management of this scheme,
and who alone are authorized to appoint agents
sor the sale of tickets.
BURRUss, son Co.,
Bankers and Financial Agents
Vue de L Eau Company,
Norfolk, Va.
Va All correspondence strictly confidential.
Va Parties living out of the city can remit
by Post-ofice Orders or by Express.
W. Reliable Agents wanted.
J BARRY KING,
Soliciting Agent
Apply for tickets to
e. Nj. CUSHING. Staunfon,
Agent for the City and Augusta County.
novl5-6t
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Tbs Staunton Winoitator.
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements for Iessthan three months will
inserted at the rate OF One Dollar per square OF
eight lines or less for the first and so cents for
each subsequent insertion. Unless the number
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will be published until forbid and charged ac-
cordingly.
Obituaries, announcements of candidates for
office, communications upon, advocating
or opposing candidates, and all communications
or notices of personal or private character, or
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terprise interest, will be charged for as advet-
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Gg- Special notices 20 centsper line for every
insertion.
rs liberalarrangemant made with those
tho advertise for three. six or twelvemonths.