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MAIDEN's SANcTUM, Nov. 30.h, 1872.
| Mr.. Editor:
Accompanying this you will find
communication clipped from the Rock bridge
Citizen Of Nov 20,h, to which allow me to call
your attention. 1t has troubled me, and | have
looked In every direction for champion; alas
they are sleeping under the influence of pow
| erful narcotic. Otherwise the sweeping denuu-
| citation of the mothers, wives, and sisters Ion
yonder side of the Potomac" would have raised
| shout OF condemnation Some would have
| felt that the same blood flowed in the veins of
thousands ION yonder side that flows iu our
| owe. True, the North has her Woodhulls and
CiaHlns, but does that prove that all are evil
Are there not some in our midst that cause
the blush OF shame to mantle the cheek true,
too true Would it be just to condemn all be-
cause some have turned aside from the path Of
rectitude2 Neither should all ION yonder side
OF the Potomac" be condemned, for we know
there is nobility of soul, modesty and virtue
there, as well as here.
Nov. Mr.. Editor, have stated my trouble:
Can | find champion in noble old Augusta?
Believing can, pass to the relief of the Git
izen-he's bachelor
| agree with him, 'Get money" get it hon.
estly. ! know not how long it has taken to
convert him, but he has been 10 Lexington long
enough to know that to stand on the upper side
OF the wheel, he must have money. 60 -"
may not find the advice in his Westminster,
but IT he will overhaul the chronicles of lit
tie Athens, he will fod that money has often
turned the wheel, laying aside the nobler.
deeper feelings of the heart to q more conve-
nent season"
!n no place within my knowledge is money,
rightly applied, more needed than in Lexing-
ton. L know nothing of ''materialism, spirit
of the age, &c. bat think general enlight-
enment' would be decided advantage to cit.
lzens and town. /, too have been examining
my Westminster and find no such sentiments
as expressed by -" There are references
to another Book, that read thus: CHARITY suf-
fereth long and is kind. Charity vaunteth not
herself. 1t ia more blessed TO give than to re-
ceive. If thy brother trespass against thee
forgive him" The ladies OF Lexington are
n''H suffering as the gentlemen are. They are
wide awake. They are like other ladies' not
perfect, have their toibes and tancies, love mu-
sc and dancing, love attention, the near not the
far side" Therefore | fear when -"
begins to scrouge, the ''far side will be vacant
We differ, too, as to Fogyism. Tempered with
gentlemen and Christian charity, it is noble,
weighIy ism such as would expect to ema-
nate from Virginia. Divest it of its accmpani-
men's, it belongs to the spirit of the age 49,
= so much deplores Aud now remain these
three, Faith, Hope and Charity; but the great
est OF those is Charity
MYRA.
We had not the space to publish the COM
munlcatlon in the Citizen referred to in the
above, as was expected by 'Myra a'-ED. Spec
TATOR
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sTAUNTON. VA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER TO- 1872.
POETRY.
ONE By ONE.


They are gathering homeward from every land
One by one,
As their weary feet touch the shining strand
One by one,
Their brows are encircied in golden crown;
Their travel-stained garments are all laid down
And clothed in white raiment they rest on tn
mead,
lead,
One by one.
Before they rest they pass through the strife,
One by one;
Through the waters of death they enter life,
One by one.
To some are the floods of the river still,
As they ford on their way to the heavenly hill
To others the waves fercey wild,
But all reach the home of the unde6led,
One by one
We, too, shall come to that rivers side,
One by one
We are nearer its waters each eventide.
One by one
We can hear the noise and dash of the stream,
Now and again through our llfes deep dream;
Sometimes in ripplss the small waves go,
One by one.
Jesus, Redeemer, we look to thee,
One by one;
We lift up our voices tremblingly,
One by one.
The waves of the river are dark and cold,
We know not the spot where our feet may hold,
Thou who didst pass through in deep midnight
Strengthen us, send US thy staff and thy light
One by one.
Plant thou thy feet beside us as we tread,
One by one,
On Thee let us lean each dropping head,
One by one.
Let but Thy strong arm around US be twined
And we shall cast all our fears TO the wind,
Savior. Redeemer, be Thou in full view,
Smillngly, gladsomey we shall pass through,
Ono nv
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NUMBER IL.


fair and just men. who will make such an esti-
mate of the value of lands as their official oaths
and obligations require, they will be Obliged to
take all these facts into consideration, and the
probability is. the assessments, instead of being
reduced would be hr0ely increosedl
Upon the whole, think it is the interest Of
our people to let things stand as they are, so
far as orr county is concerned. II Rockingham,
Rockbrldge, and other counties have, as
seems to be intimated, reduced their assess
ments too low, let the wisdom of the Lsgisa-
t1re devise some plan of remedyiug the evil -
but can see no reason why we should punish
ourselves for the default of others
do not pretend to question the motives of
those who seek re- assessment They doubt
less have the interests of our county in view
Bat do. with all proper respect, differ from
them in regard to the best means of promoting
the welfare of our people.
TAXPAYER
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the children newspapers.
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WHY ENGLISH FARMERS THRIvE.-Alder-
man Mechi, we-kuown as successful English
farmer, and one who also keeps his eyes open
to the every day matters of life, in relation to
the value of home market, says: 1T is pre-
c'sely because British farmers have their Gus
tomers-the British NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at
their doors, and that other corn producing
countries have not any manufacturers, that
British agriculture is rich and thriving"
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OT, Ways and By Ways IN the Hfddea Llfe OF
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IMPROVEMENT IN IRELAND The rapid de-
cline Of agrarisu crime in Ireland is attributed
to the happy i, faencs of the land act. Iu the
irss six months of 1870 two years ago--:here
we're twelve hundred aud nineteen outrayes in
Ireland connected with land During the first
six months of the present year there were but
one hundred and sixteen.
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The archives of Va, from 1860 to '65 were
taken away BY the Yankees, and are still kept
in Washington.
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Boots. Shoes & Hats.

@. L. WELLER has in Store his Fall and
Winter Stock embracing something less than
drens'. Mems and Boys BOOTS and SHOES.
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 Oc ZS tt
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~ Now is your Time to Buy.
MRS. M X. FAGAN u SISTER, will offer. till
the 10Th of August, their entire Stock of Fancy
Goods and Millinery. at Prime Cost. Call on
them if you want anything cheap in their line.
consisting of nice selection of Straw Goods,
Ribbons, Flowers, &C., &C., all late and beauti-
full styles une 25 If
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Boots, Shoes ana Hats.
Stand From U1adere
IT is A FACT
AND
Cannot be Denied
THAT
A. IL. WHITE. 8
WITH
John j. Mcmahon, ,

No. I29 Augusta Street, $50 q
STAUNToN, VA, 1s;T >
| has just return ID from the eastern markets and
has in store the largest and best selected stock O
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Trunks, Valsses,
Umbrellas, &c.,
that has ever been opened in the Valley Of Vir-
ginia and he is selling them at figures which as
found the closest buyers. and make them open
'D''' 's'S VIII WONDER!
Come and see for ycurself and If you can't
come, send your friends. pysi !.
Our stock is so large and varied that we shrink
from the task of enumerating the endless variety
of styles and qualities. We can suit the tastes
of ALL
In addition to our stock on hand we are man
ufacturing every description of BOOTS AND
SHOES, out of the best material. This depart
ment is under the management of Mr.. DAVID
SHEAREk, who is acknowledged to be one OF
the best and and neatest filters in the State. His
long experience and competency connected with
the fact of having the best material the country
affords, are guarantees that custom work will be
promptly attended to and satisfaction given
All work manufactured. will be WAkRAN-
TED.
Having determined to establish great EN-
porium, and to offer inducements such as have
never been offered in StauntOn before, our store
the BOOT. SHOE, HAT and TRUNK LINZ
with very large assortment of Do M ESTIC
GOODS, CALILOES, COTTONS, &C.
The patronage of the public is respectfully So
licited, with the promise that nothing shall be
left undone to merit encouragement and give
satisfaction.
A WORD TO THE GRAFT"
We have on hand a very extensive stock of
LEATHER and SHOE FIN DINGS, and are
prepared to furnish SOLE LEATHER, all
grades, KIPS COUNTRY and WAX UP
PERS. FRENCH, COUNTY and CITY CALF
SKINS, MOROCCOS, GOAT, KIDS, sc.
All we ask is call, and we are satisfied we
can make it to the interest of all who desire
goods IN our line, to purchase.
sep "a
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Professional Directory.

NOTICED am still in possession OF al the
~ forms prescribed by the Judges of the Su-
preme Court of the United States in Bankrupt,
cy, and will still give immediate attention to all
such cases: The Homestead exemption is good
in bankruptcy from 9th July, 1869 against judg-
ment liens, notes and open accounts, and DEGREES
to enforce the payment of all such debts -,
My office is in the second story of my build
ing, diagonally east across Court lane from Court
buildings. J. b WATTS,
au13 Atty -at-lsw.
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Carriage MGElsag.
Tobacco.

@. T. COCHRAN. IT c,Izv
OLD FIRM REVIVED!
~ c. T. COCHRAN & CO..
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
at the old stand, on New street, would respect
fully announce to their friends and the public
generally that they are receiving and will keep
Constantly on hand well selected stock of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, and Cigars,
angling from the choicest to the cheapest grades
Also Snuf, Pipes Stems, Matches, &c.
Staunten. Oct 27th, 1868.
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nfR. R. m. REESE.

. as. ID. II. sSEESE n.
EE OFFICE AND RESIDENCE OPPOSITE MARKET
HOUSE. Corner of Frederick and Water Streets,
Staunton, Va, where he can be consulted at al
hours. day or night, unless professionally en-
caged Feb q tt
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MILL5NeTV.

INCGGSC6g'ys
FESEEPLE OF EASHEON.-MRs KATE
L Nj. kELLhY takes great pleasure in in
forming her customers and the pubic generally
that she has returned and is now opening her
Fall and Wanter Millinery,
also an Elegant Line Real Lace Collars, Fichus,
and great variety of French and German Nov
elites.
NJ Borders from the country promptly
filed oc Is If
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CugaFs, CosEees. syrups, Salt. Cotton
- Yarns and general supply of Staple and
Fancy Groceries: sold st the Lowest Cash prices
at RICHARDSON'S & BELLS
1EVO E-KEEPERS.-You will save
Il money by buying goods in my line from
me. l keep none but the best and warrant sat-
isfaction.
CoGee-green and toasted;
Tea, that is tea;s
Sugars, of all kinds
q Molasses, Vinegar,
Flour-best grade; E
All kinds Crackers, S
Cheese and Macaroni,
> Lard, Bacon, Rice, a
I'd Candles, Soaps,
Canned
Tomatoes. Pea ,hes, Corn,
e Matches, Brooms, Walters,
Looking Glasses, Baskets,
Buckets, and the largest
Stock of Queensware
In the Valley.
Buys and sells all kinds of Country Produce.
de5
V1OBACCO! TaeBACCO!!-Chew and
neutrality-suspicious. brands and grades-sold
july Z RICHARDSON & BELL.
g HIM q Co.,
General Commission Merchants,
AND DEALERS IL
PLASTER,
SALT.
FISH.
SEEDS,
FERTILIZERS,
&c. &c.
No. Is Main Street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Particular attention paid to the selling of Flour,
Grain, and Country Produce.
% All orders filed at lowest market rates.
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Groceries,, DC.

groceries,, (EC.
NrEw GOODS! NEW GOODs!!
IN We have just made large additions to our
varied stock of Staple Dry Goods, Groceries and
Hardware-part to arrive.
Our Dry Goods Department has been selected
with special reference to the wants OF our coun-
try friends.
We have in store, and to arrive
10 bbls. Va Pan Sugar
20 =" N. Orleans ''
Is " White 4"
20 Bags Coffee,
25 bbls. Syrup,
10 a" Prime Syrup,
with Teas. Spices Soaps, Candles, &C., &c.
Our Stock of Hard ware has been much en-
larged and we call the attention of Farmers and
Builders to the opportunity of saving money 6y
giving us call. We now have full stock of
Rolled and Hammered Iron,
Nails, and Horse Shoes,
Nail Rods, Horse 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 Ter Buck) and Cross-cut Saw
an entirely new make, for this market. Read
this certificate:
1--WE note as proof of the ease that permits
sustained effort, the saving by hand of twenty
six cords of hard wood in eight hours, by two
men with one saw, once filed This is wonder
ful.' BAKER BROS.
HATOOL! WOOL!!-2O,OOO lbs. of Wool
w wanted, at highest market prices. Cash
| or goods at ash prices. Washed wool preferred,
by BAKER BROS.
april Stf
TIELL'S Ammoniated Bone super
n PHOSPHATE.-We have just received a
full supply of this justly celebrated Fertilizer.
| For wheat and grass it has no superior.
We refer to the following persons who have
| used it with great success. viz:
BENJAMIN Crawford, Geo. M. Cochran,
| Mai John A. Harman. Ro. S Harnsberger,
Col VIM. D. Anderson, John s. Churchman,
| M. W. D. Hogshead, Fl. P. Dickerson,
VIM Bell Crawford and Others
au~23 F. B. HOGE & BRO.
cTONEWARE! stoneware!!
| y Stone Jugs and Jars of various sizes, also
| Earthen Crooks of superior quality.
sepA BAhEk BROS.
| fVKOCAS & JARS
~ for sale cheap by
| aul3 BAKER BROS.
7 ATHS AND SHINGLES.
Ia for sale by
BAKER BROS.
I'D DUCK WHEAT SEED.--Farmers in want
Id of Buckwheat Seed can find small lot at
july2 BAKER BROS.
1T0HE LARGEST STOCK of school
i II BOOKS in the Valley is at
| J. COWAN'S, bookseller,
| sa5-f New street, Staunton, Va.
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DTy GoUeIs. dc.

"G0briel BloaUs HIS Horn :"
RESURRECTION OF GOLD PRICES.
Valley Emporium I'm Full Blast!
THE IMMENSE STOCK OF GOODS THAT
GABRIEL HIRSH
has on hand, is pretty certain evidence that he
the shortest profits consistent with safety and
prudence.
A business association with this people for a
quarter of a century, forti6es him in the conclu-
sion lat he knows how to select goods to suit
the various tastes of the community, and every
one who has dealt with him knows that all he
aims at is living profit. His magnificent stock of
JEWELRY,
WATCHES,
NOTIONS AND FANCY ARTICLES,
MUSICAL INsTRUMENTS,
CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES.
and everything else to be found in first class
Variety store, warrant him in promising salts
faction to all who will favor him with call.
Mr. MIX, Matchmaker,
now occupies the position which was held, years
ago, by the Pretty Man," and is prepared to
do all kinds of work in his line, He arrived n
this country q short time since from the old
world,
I'm two Ships.
where he has worked in the best manufactures
in the world He can make a watch out and out,
Il, m the raw material and, consequently, is ca
pablr of doing any kind of work in the Watch
making nd Repairing Business. All work guar
anteed.
may 81 IF
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EFFTNGER, CRAIG, q co., Real

ENFFHNWEtS, VESA1U, u OO:, .
e Estate Agents. StauntOn, Va.-At
n the VALLEY of Virginia. Parties desiring to
put their farms or City property in market will
do well to place them in our hands, as we have
superior advantages in disposing of them,
ESQ, and Messrs. Echols, Bell s. Cstiett, Staun-
ton, Va.
Special attention paid to renting property IN
the City of StauntOn. mar ~
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r EATHEEe! Leather I'VE have in
Store fine assortment of Upper Leather,
consisting of French and American CalfSkins,
Kip Skins, Lnlngs,. &C., also choice lot OF
Sole Leather all selected for the trade. War
ranted to give satisfaction and sold at the lowest
cash prices, at
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Whaling grounds School l-houses.
A dissgreeable boon-A bsboon.
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ATIUKNEfb AI-LaW,
Warm Springs. Virginia.
Courts-A ileghsny, Bath and Highland, Va,
and Pocahontas, West Virginia.
@s- Special attention given to collection oi
claims and proceeds promptly accounted for.
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Town papers COPY,
q AEADE =. WHfEE.

MEADE +. WHITE,
NH ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Avn STAUNTON, VA,
will practice in the Courts of Augusta Rocks
ingham and Highland.
Refers, by permission. to the Law Faculty of
the University of Virginia.
Ofice on Court- house alley, feb 6 1y
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Particular attention paid to the selling of Flour
Grain, and Country Produce
@- All orders filed at lowest market rates.
au13-1y
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oOo LBS. COUNTRY-CURED
S.(VUD HAMS, and full stock of,Sides,
Shoulders and Breasts, for sale low.
j. W. TODD s. CO.,
Augusta Street, next to Post Office.
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NEORGE M. HI A II R rs ON
II ATTORNEY-ATLAW W,
STANTON,
Will practice in all the Courts holden in Augue-
ia county, and in the Circuit Courts of the ad-
joining counties.
Va Strict attention given to the collection Of
Claims.
Ofice-East of Courthouse, over Clerks Of
fee of Court of Appeal5 oc3l-tf