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and experienced superintendent of the gar>
dens and grounds of the Agricultural De-
partmenl:
They have an idea in western New York
that that Is the only region for making fine
winter trait, but that is a mistake. I should
say that the hills of Virginia and North
Carolina is the best In the world, In the
future, southern fruits will he taken north
Tor cultivation. The great trouble has been
the planting of northern varieties at the
south, but southern pomologisls have of
late been paying attention to Southern seed
llngs, and they now have list superior to
the northern list. Some day the north will
DO astonlshed at the show Of southern fruits >
Mr.. Saunders knows what he is talking
about and cannot be supposed to have any
personal interest in representing southern
fruits as any better than they are But he
Is not singular in his opinion At the same
meeting Mr. Saul, well known and eNten.
sive nurseryman in the District Of Columbia
remasked
My opinion is the same. With northern
varieties at the south, failure is certain. One
gentleman said to me, "Of 1000 trees |
would plant 800 Baldwins, but would set
oft the same number that were not Bald
wins We must get southern varieties.
Aey will do better at the north than north
arm varieties will at the south. They have
found that out in Europe. Varieties Of fruit
were collected for trial in England, and the
southern were invariably found to be the
most successful"
We hope that with these lights before
them' those Of our southern friends who de-
sire to purchase fruit trees. will not only
tschew northern peddlers, but will buy
southern raised trees from southern nursery
men Of character, of which there are many
We do not intend by these remarks to
decrJ or undervalue the many northern
nurserymen and seedsmen of established
reputation aud experience who have re
c'Ived southern patronage gId served us
honestly and well. There are many things
in their line we can buy with advantage,
but fruit trees arc not of the number.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

The Discount on mutilated currency
has been abolished since the lst of
january. Three-ffths in one frag-
ment of legal tender note or any
currency domination will be redeemed
at its fall face value. More than one
half and less than fveeights will be
redeemed at half its value, Less than
one.hNlf will only be redeemed on
affidavit that the remainder has been
destroyed.
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An economical Fow,n who had tb

An economical Iowan. who had the
tooth ache, determined 10 remove his
tooth in the Indian fashion. Accor-
&ngly he bent down a sapling in the
woods lay down himself, and attached
stout cord to his tooth and the
sapbng. Then he touched the spring
and the next he knew he had jumped
over a grovsof about forty small trees,
and was trying to get out of a small
pond that he happened to ahght in.
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SOUTHERN SEEDLINGS FOR
THE SOUTH.

The following excellent article is
from the popular Southern Farm and
H'ma, published at Memphis, Tenn. =,
by Gen. w. NJ. Browne:
W. have f,pqueutly warned our readers
against allowing themselves to be imposed
on by the Northern tree pcddleas ~h. infrst
the South offering for sale worthless, or at
best unreliable fruit trees, giving them the
names OF the most approved varieties. and
exhibiting albums of highly colored engra-
wings pretending TO be representations of
the beauty and excellence of the trees they
have for sale. Not unfreqnently these impos
ters when asked whence they come. say they
are Canadians, and when asked where thier
nurseries are situated gliby declare that
they are in Tennessee or Northern Georgia,
when, in reality, tho bogus seedlings they
sell are grown in the land OF wooden mt
megs, and their nursery in Tennessee or
Georgia consists in their carpet. bag and
book Of colored earicatures Of fruits.
The really reliable nufserymen aud seeds>
men at the North rarely employ these bum,
mers' They rely upon their catalogue and
advertisements in the leading agricultural
papers in the South; but In tho few cases
where they do employ travelling agents they
give them CREDENTIALS Of unmistakable au-
tbentieity. The New England Canadians
never represent the Northern houses of
note. Fhey are simply swindlers and we
regret to say that the gulibility of our peo.
pie encourages them to continue their frauds
ulent traffic.
But were the trees soil BY these pedlars
ak that they are represented to be, and
were the engravings faithful hkenesses of
their luxuriousness and proluciyeness we
are satisfied that Il is injudicious to buy
Neithern trees for Southeyn orchards. w,
believe that southern raised yage,es aye il
every way superior as well as more econom
''al and liable to much fewer risks.
In eorroboration of our opinion in thi
particular, which we have taken many oc
easlons TO express, we extract from the re
Po't OF the proceedings of a meeting of tn
rotonic Fruit Growers Association, recent
y heid at Washington, ID. c., the followin,
remarks Of AiT, William Ssunders, the sbl
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

New YoRK, February THE
Herald's Washington dispatches an,
pounce that General Sheridan was in
consultation with the president yes
terday on the strength of the country
in a military point, 1t is known that
orders have been sent out to military
forces to have everything brought to a
point of perfection, Naval circles are
also active.
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where.
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Local Agents are authorized to retain ten
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The Cartersville, (Ga.) mechanics
have raised subscription of $4,000
toward building cotton factory.
How much will the mechanics Ia.
borers, planters, merchants, school
teachers, lawyers, capitalists and every
body else of Hampstead county raise
toward building a cotton factory here?
Don't all speak at once.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

All our business men want a tele.
graph wire to Arkadsiphia, The
practical question is how much DO they
want it. We want it a hundred dollars
worth. Nextf
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

We were pleased, last evening, to
grasp the warm hand of our genial
and clever friend, A. D. Hawkins,
ESQ., of Little River county. Success
to him and his, all the time saw we
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

Persons knowing themselves indebted
to ns on any account whatever, VII do
me great favor, and perhaps render
their sleep great deal sweeter by set,
tling up.
J. f. BORDEN,
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

A great portion of the cotton crop
has been sold at Camden this winter,
and the cash realized. What has
become of it? Do people put it down
in their pockets, and cry hard times,
a"d plead scarcity of money to keep
from paying their debts' Have DEM
oralization and dishonesty gone so far
as that we fear it has with many
people.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

Everybody says that Bob keeps the
best liquor aud the best cigars. What
everybody says must be so, of course
We don't know any thing about it.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

The Hon. Galusha A. Grow, late
NJ. c. and Speaker, has become Presi-
daut Of tue Houston and Great
Northern railroad" destined to connect
seaboard Texas with New York direct
via Fulton. Arkansas, and Cairo,
Illinois. His home is Houaton. So
says Kentucky exchange.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14
SELECT SCHOOL.
For Young LADIES.

M RS. X. T. WHITE wishes to announce
Ill to her friends and acquaiataBces, that
she will open a School for the reception Of
Young Ladies on the Second Mondau in
January, at her residence, (property recently
occupied by j. ID. Jones, Esq The Prin-
cipal, from her long experience as q teacher,
Feels confident that she will be able TO render
entire satisfaction TO all parents that may
intrust their children to her care. That she
has taught with success in this community,
there are those now in its midst that can
testify TO the fact ard she here calls upon
the many wives and mothers Of Washington
and tSvcinity whom she has assisted IN
training for the responsible duties Of life, to
all her with their influence.
TERMS-Per Session of 81 weeks, SIS
$50 and S25 according 10 the advancement.
Of the pupil. The course of study will emit
brace all the ord nary English branches,
usually taughtin schools of high order.
The services OF a competent Music teacher
have been procured who will give three faith.
ful lessons of one hour each per oeek for S25
per session.
Use of instrument per session, IS.
Incidental expenses, 4.
REFERENCES-Capt. s. T. Sanders.
Gen. q. ID. Royston. Mai b. F. Hampstead
and w. W. Andrews, ESQ.
Washington. Jan, 3. l572. 2s:tf
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

II you know anything that viii
make a brothers heart glad, run
quickly and tell it: but if it is some,
thing that will cause sigh, bottle it
up.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

We very much fear that our farmer
friends are going to plant too much
cOtton-more than they will he able to
have gathered. Remember this is
1872, Busy fall for politicians.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14
Notice.

WOULD most respectfully call the atten.
L tion of the public generally, that | Lay.
opered new Barber Shop. on Nam street
at the stand known as "WilHs MrNair,s
old stand" where | am prepared to do all
work in my line of business, and will do ali
| can TO please those who may patroniz,.
me and if my work does not prove sails.
factory, no charges viii be made. | am an
orphan and alone and determined TO make
my living honest. am native of This
county and as have a small family that
am trying to raise, and have nG rich friends
to rent Barber Shops to other BARRIERS and
forbid me working there, | save set nm
alone depending on the public TOR their pa-
tronage and my own energies for suppert
and | 10 not intend to be run ont by rein,
gees or Arkansas gentlemen. | am sure
that l have some white friends in this vi.
cihity. Now if you want work don. call At
my shop and you will find keen razor>
clean towels nice perfumery &c. 'Shop,
open on Sunday until 10 o'clock"
Respectfully,
JOHN TYLER.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

Farmers are buyiTg more mules.
Better plow corn sBd potatoes with
them. Don't plant too much cotton.
This is 1872.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

The stream of cotton going through
to Camden is still unbroken.
Hurry back friends, and distribute
ibe money.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

There was a destructive fire in
Helena last week. Likesise in Yell,
vile. If Camden has been burned
out We don't know it,
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

VIM. Wilson, the man who was
j. orn without teeth, called To see Ii,
Yesterday. Long may he live.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

We have for sale a good saddle ami
NAL and good sewing machine.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

Good fire wood will be taken at this
Office in payment for subscription.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

Insure your residence and gin-house
We will 6x II up for you.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

The new sign of W. j. Ferguson 4
Co., is II splendid specimen af the
Painters ari, Jack Wallace dill it.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

The rractIcH Planter for February
5 on our t6le. Price $3.50 a year,
ahT~alDSorth the money. Address
Patton Anderson, Memphis.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14
DRUG STOCK

10 This Department We respectfully invite
the attention Of Physicians, and Dealers. 90
we can furnish the most Of these goods ~
city cost, with freights added. ~
G see sign Of Big Indian at the New Drur
r. L. HINTON a. co.
washington, Ark, Jan. 81. 1872.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

Now is the time to commence gar,
dening operations.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

People continue to die. 1t can't be
helped. But they can have their lives
insured. That is the best that can be
done
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14
WANTED.

WANT TO HIRE two good while rsu,
without families, to whom | viii nav GOOD
wages at the end Of each week OF month las
may be desired. References requioed. Ap.
fly to me at Columbus
Jan. 81, 1872. y-1
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Our advertising columns will show
you where to buy goods.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

The Spring birds have begun to
sing.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14
GREAT INDUCEMENT!
UNPARALLELED OFFER J
J. f. BORDEN.

UNPARALLELED OFFER
Now is the time to subscribe fur the
Telegraph.
We allow ten per cent, commissions
to all agents.
For a club of fifty subscribers we
will give cash prize of 7iceaty Dollars,
For a club ofone hundred subscribers
we will give cash prize of fifty dollars,
Work for your hume paper, and
work now. This offer is good for the
next ninety days. Send in the names
and money as fast as you get them.
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Probate court is still in session,
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

Tax collection goes bravely on
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

No mail last Sunday night.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

st. Valentines day.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14

We look for high rivers.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14
VARIETY DEPARTMENT,

We have made fresh orders, aud will soon
be receiving large Additions to our
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-02-14
GARDEN SEEDS.

We are daily looking for good lot of
Chidrens' Full Stock, heavy Winter Shoes /;
mostly Copper Tipped; with other goods to
fiji out our -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-06
1872. JULY 9TH. 1872.
Deaths.

Near Stanardsville, July 22nd, Greene county,
Va, MILLER WHITE, in the 80th year of his
age.
In Lee county, Va, July 3rd, Mrs. HANNAH
ALLEN, formerly of Augusta county-aged %
years.
On Wednesday, the 3lst July, SALLIE, infant
daughter of Major j. A. and Bette Hartman,
aged months and days.
On July It'll. 1872, at her residence near Mint
Spring, Mrs. MARY B. GIBSON, in the 10Th year
of her age
Near Waynesboro, on July 18th, Mrs. HASH
." of the late Jacob flasher, at an adj
Err, wno
vanced age. -ne of her husband in St.
Died at the reside..- 18th, 1872, aged "a,
Mary's county, Md, July b. Loker, and
Mrs. LUCY CALVERT, wife of H. "ro, va.
daughter of j. B. Finks of Waynesu. nifty,
She was also we'll known in this commu-
having lived for some years in the family of her
UNCLE j. W. Finks, by whom she was regarded
almost as his own child. Only few months
since she left her fathers house happy bride;
in this short period she had greatly endeared
herself to all who knew her in her new relations.
With every prospect of useful happy life, the
prospect seemed bright before her; but Death
comes when least welcome.
We thank God that she was not unprepared, and
that to her, though sudden, the summons could
bring no dread. Very early in life she professed
her faith in Jesus Christ and united with the
Presbyterian church of her native village This
ever in grace and in likeness to the Master she
loved.
Possessing unusual attractions of person and
of character by her gentle lovliness, she won
the hearts of all who knew her, and was the idol
of her own home circle. May He who wept
with the sisters of Bethany bind up the broken
hearts and comfort those who mourn
Warrenton, Va. w. T. P.
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SDecE0L Notices.
ITO, FOR THE NEW FIRMil
HI / ]. MCMAHON.


SUCCESSOR TO N. B. HENDRY.
Having purchased the entire Stock OF Dry
Goods. Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps, of N: b.
Hendry, and with view of changing the Dry
Goods branch, we will commence, from this day,
to sell the Entire Stock of Dry Goods
At Prime Cost,
and no Joke but will produce the Bills, if re-
quired and any remnants on hand will be sold
regardless of Cost. We mean what we say If
you don't believe it. COME AND SEE FOR
YOURSELF, and you can't help calling again;
It is our intention to establish ourselves and
make our place of business one which cannot be
surpassed in the State. The goods which we
propose to dispose of at Prime Cost consist of
Ladies' Fine Dress Goods, (all grades,) Ladies
White Goods, Cambrics, &C., Ladies'
Hose, Handkerchief Cuffs,
Collars, Trimmings,
and notions generally. Those who wish to get
bargains in this line should not delay in calling
and supplying themselves at once, and don't for
get that we keep the Largest Stock and Best As
sortment of BOOTS AND SHOES, for Ladies
and Gentlemen, in the City. Also nice assort-
ment of Gents Hats, which will be sold very
low. Young Gents, remember if you want a
Fitting Dress Boot, Cater or Shoe, here
is the place to leave your orders. We are still
manufacturing, and will keep Full Stock of
material for making Nice Boots and Shoes of all
styles Call Early and Often. We hope by
strict attention to business and honest dealing,
to merit the patronage of our friends and the
public. j. j. MCMAHON.
july Off
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1919 JULY 4th. 1879.
Great
FOR THE
WEED
SEWING MACHINE.

Some three months ago sent Mr.. j. F. Hight,
Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes, at New PORT
in this County-a Weed Family Favorite-for
trial. Since my machine has been at his fac
tory, Mr.. Hight says, he has tried the Hoaoe Ma
chimes Home Shuttle and the Davis, and after
thorough test find the Weed runs lighter, and
the works are easier to get at and cleanse
PREFER THE WEED TO EITHER OF THE ONES
TRIED, or any HAVE SEEN, for Leather and
cloth machine. can with the Weed do the
stitching around the tops of Boots and Shoes and
with the same machine sew the finest cloth or
msaslin" For full particulars call at j. w. New
toms Store, on Augusta Street I could give
Hundred certificates from parties who have pur-
chased from me, and are now using the Ma
chimes to their entire satisfaction-did deem 1t
necessary. Sold on the lease plan. Every ma
chine warranted, and entire satisfaction guaran-
teed. Very Respectfully,
iuly9 j. w. NEWTON.
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There will be mass meeting of the Conserv-
atives of Augusta county and the city of Staun-
ton, on Monday 27th-the day Of our County
Court
Gen. James L. Kemper and Col. Robert E
Withers, the electors at large; Moses Walton,
ESQ. District Elector; Shelton T. Leake, and
Fl. Fl. Riddlebarger, Esqs., members Of the State
Committee for this district expected to be
present and address the meeting.
The meeting is called for the purpose OF Or
ganizing for the campaign, and of choosing SUI
pernteudents, Committees, &c. and it Is hoped
there be full attendance.
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Staunto11 Spettator,
Tuesday, Aatgstst 6, 1872.

Congressional COnventiOn.-The I'M
dersigned members of the State Conservative
Committee in the It'll Congressional District, 90
hereby give notice that the convention to noml-
nate Conservative candidate for Congress 1or
this District will be held in the Courthouse IN
Staunton, on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBEK o. loiz'
at O. clock, P. nj.
The Conservative voters of the District are
cautioned in advance to attend the primary meet
ings and see that their preferences are fairly
represented; and to remember that in politics as
in everything else, while the slothtul grumble,
the vigilant govern.
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
SHELTON f. LEAKE,
july o. 1872 III. II. RIDDLEBERGER.
District papers please copy.
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vUyHE BEST MINERAL WATERS.
Good Hotel accommodate
Moderate Rates of Board.
The Excelsior Fountains Of Health!


| This place is situated in the mountains of Vir-
ginia, in the midst of region of country widely
and justly celebrated for the grand, beautiful
| and picturesque features of its scenery; the
healthful and delightful nature of its climate and
| the number and great excellence of its health
restoring fountains
The Mineral Waters here include the unusual
variety of Alum, Sulphur, and Cha1y be-
ate Springs.
The first named holds in solution liberal pro-
portions of Alumina, Iron, Magnesia, Soda, Po-
| fash, and Sulphuric and Carbonic Acids; and is
| not only the BEST AND STRONGEST ALUM AND
IRON WATER in the mountains of Virginia, but
one of the most remarkable, valuable and pow
erful Mineral Waters of the world,
This water may be relied upon with great con-
| fdence as a remedy for Anemia, ChlorOsis, Neu-
ralgia Scrofula, Erysipelas, some forms of Dys-
pepsia, and Liver disease, Chronic Diarrhoea and
Dys EMERY, Chronic Bronchitis and Pneumonia,
Diseases of the Urinary Organs and of the Ute
rus, and in general, for all maladies which have
| their origin in poverty and impurlty OF the
| blood, and debility of the nervous system.
The Sulphur and Chalybeate Springs furnish
most valuable restorative and tonic waters, ad.
mirably adapted for the relief OF host OF enron
ic diseases Of the Stomach Liver, Bowels and
Kidneys. Also for Cutaneous diseases and gen
eral debility.
This place has location of very great natu:
| raj beauty Large and well-shaded grounds add
to its attractions, and there are fine roads for
drives and promenades in the immediate vlcln-
| ity. The atmosphere is remarkably pure and
bracing, and there is an abundant supply of the
best freestone water. The hotel is now open for
visitors. Hotel accommodations strictly first
| class Lawn and ballroom music, bowling
alley, and billiard saloon will enliven the place
and contribute to the amusement of guests.
Board per day, $3.50; per week, $780, pei
month, $4,000
Route-by railroad to Staunton, thence by 8
line Of frst-class stage coaches thirteen miles to
the Springs. Passengers leaving Baltimore,
Maryland, Washington, D. c., or Richmond,
and Lynchburg, Va, on the morning cars, will
reach Staunton at IL minutes after O clock, P.
M, and will arrive at the Springs the same af-
ternoon before dark
Public attention is respectfully called to the
subjoined certificates of cures showing the extra
ordinary and wonderful curative powers of these
waters and also to the letters Of DR.. j. E. Lock
ridge, of Mt. Scion, Augusta county, Va, and
Dr. A. nj. FauntIeroy, of Staunton, Va, in re-
gard to their medicinal properties and effects.
8. GOODE,
dent Strihiino Snrinus