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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

DUTY.-There is no more sublime spectacle
than earnest work in discharge of duty. The
nomination of Horace Greeley was unquestion-
ably unacceptable to many of our best men but
the issue is between Greeley and Grant, not
between Greeley and Democrat. Duty is now
plain. Greeley is the representative leader of
a movement for good government, and the
head of tyranny and Southern oppression. The
issue is between these two. There is no room
for doubling duty here. The Baltimore Con
vention pointed out the duty now let US work
for it.-Lynchbwg Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03
To Arms.

The committees and clubs and Conservatives
generally IN this State, says the Dispatch,
should go to work at once, and with activity
and vigilance, to make the Virginia victory a
matter beyond peradventure. The Republican
| press Is Claiming this State with great apparent
confidence. We infer from this that measures
have been taken at Washington to bring Vir-
glnla to the footstool of Radical power, and that
the editors and Republican orators have faith
that these measures will have the effect they
are intended to produce.
Assuredy after the glorious manner in which
her sons have defended Virginia from this dire
humiliation In the political struggles since the
wal war, 1t is not to be brought upon her now
Ihis tate cannot be thought of. Surely Vir-
gInlans will neither rest nor sleep if untiriug
vigilance be required to prevent such calami-
ty.
The means of the Federal Administration are
great. and the organization of the Republican
party in Virginia is understood to be thorough.
The unscrupulous Radical habit Of employing
all agencies and all the powers of the Govern
ment warn US to be on the alert, to guard ev-
cry point, and prevent the practice of frauds
intended for our defeat. The system of import
ing voters is quite popular. 1t did great things
IN the border counties of North Carolina at the
last election in that State Of all imported
voters the negroes are the most useful. They
are SO hard to identify. In crowd it is almost
as hard to tell one negro from another as it is
to tell one black-eye pea from another. So they
may be hurled In almost with impunity at the
polls. 1t requires the greatest vigilance of of
tcers appointed to see that the elections are
fairly conducted. One thing is clear, and that
is that the Liberal cause will get few if anv ne
gro votes. The poor African is still slave.
and dare not vote except as his masters tell
him. So when they crowd in we may look up.
on them as in part imported by the Admins
tration, and there can be no mistake in chal-
longing.
The most fatal delusion in political campaign
ing is the idea that there is no danger of defeat.
1t inculcates apathy, and indifference, and
sleep. When you awake, alas it is too often
to learn that you are defeated.
10 avoid this fate there must be now work
and an active canvass. Every man must try
to influence one neighbor at least, and every
man must see that means are provided to take
the voters to the polls on the day of election
No man is without influence every man can
do something. The committees and clubs, State
and county, should carve out work and contide
it to proper hands, and all should do something.
Perpetual vigilance is the price of liberty"
Our liberty is IN greater peril than at any time
since the existence of the Republic, and no man
can acQult himself Of his public duty who does
nothing for the restoration and security of lib
erty and for the restoration of good, honest
government to the nation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03
NATICE.

take this occasion to thank my many friends
for the very liberal patronage they have bestowed
upon the late firm and it gives me pleasure to as
sure them that Mr.. Taylor will spare no pains to
keep up the old established reputation OF the
concern. as first class Confectionery. Hoping
that he will receive that patronage which he well
deserves, [ remain,
Very respectfully,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03
NUMBER 49.
a True Poem.

The man who cheats the printer
Out of single cent,
Will never reach the heavenly land
Where old Elijah went.
He will not gain admittance there;
By devils he'll be driven,
And made to loaf his time away
Outside the walls of heaven.
Without man to greet him,
r., Without pleasant grin,
The happiness that he will reap
Will be almighty thin.
He'll have to eat the thistle
of sorrow and regret,
He'll have to buck around right smart
With cussedness, "You betP'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

r. M. T. Hunter, of Virginia, in answer to
an invitation to speak at the great mass meet
ing to be held in New York next month, writes,
assuring the Committee that he gives his
''hearty support to Greeley and in the interest
of national harmony" He says that he sscan-
not see how any true patriot could hesitate be-
tween Grant and Greeley" and concludes his
letter by informing the Committee that he ssre-
grets very much that it is impossible to address
the citizens of New York, but trusts that an
other opportunity will soon after.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

A well-informed writer from Augusta Geor-
gia says: "One-third of the colored vote in
this city, county, and State, will 60 for Greeley
and Brown. l have lived here 60 years, and
know, and am well known by the colored peo-
pie. They know that | worked hard for Grant
in 1868, and that | am working for Greeley
now. The Bourbons are nearly all played out,
and will be so completely before election. Geor-
gia will give Greeley and Brown sc, 900 majori-
tY in November"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

Having purchased the interest of B. T. Bagby
in the firm of j. w. Utley s. Co, as above indi-
Gated, I shall continue the business in my own
name at the old stand / ask a continuance of
the liberal patronage heretofore extended me.
anril J. w. UTLEY.
The BOOKS of j. W. Utley & Co., are in my
hands for settlement, and the accounts must be
closed. Parties indebted, will please call at my
store, corner of Frederick and Augusta Streets
and settle. y. W. OIAE I.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

The first book ever printed was the book OF
Psalms, by Faust and Sohaefer, A. D., 1857.
1t was printed on one side only of the leaves,
after which they were placed in the binding
pasted back to back.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

The Renominationists love to indulge In mer-
riment over Horace Greeley's sage advice OF
"Go West" The next man he sends to the
West will be Grant, when their mirth will be
turned into mourning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03
Carriage MGEj2ag.

CARRIAGES AND BUGGEEs.-I wish
I to inform my friends that have moved my
CARRIA GE S HOP
to my new building near the Virginia" Hotel,
where I will keep on hand Carriages and Bug
gies of every description. By close attention to
business and fair dealing, expect to give entire
satisfaction. will pay strict attention to RE
PAIRING. Give me call before purchasing.
jan IS j. I'll. WATERS.
NARREAGE-EEAEAE G.-At the solicita-
v ton of many of my former patrons [ have
again taken charge at my old stand where I will
carry on the CARRIAGE-MAKIN BUSI-
NESS in all its various branches and [ am de-
termined that my work shall not be surpassed in
finish, style, durability or price.
Special attention given to repairs
an4-tf JOHN M. HARDY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

The OLD HoRsE.-The old horse requires
more time to eat his meals and rest his nerves.
of all animals, the old horse is the worst abus-
ed. Although he has been our most faithful
and profitable servant, yet In his old age the
lash is applied to force out his youthful yigor.
The older he grows the more he feels the lash.
He is often turned out of doors to give place
to the colts. Too often the neglect and abuse
he is subjected to, because he is little old, re-
suits in a greater loss than is made up in the
care for the young horse. The last part of
horses life may be more profitable, if rightly
used, than the first part. There is more COM
fort and less danger in working old horses. We
understand them and they understand US; and
We should be as willing to conform to their ma
ture as they are to conform to our wishes. It
would be humane as we'll as more profitable to
use them as they should be, as long as it would
pay, and then take them out and shoot them
down. But the wicked practice is to knock them
about as much as they will bear and pay well,
and then trade them off to some more inhuman
wretch than themselves. The old servant is
gone among strangers, and he receives no SYM
pathy in his last extremities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

has this day been dissolved by mutual consent.
Ali parties knowing themselves indebted to
them will please call and settle in the next 80
days, as after that ti-ne the accounts will be
placed in the hands Of a lawyer for collection
Mr. Jas. E. Taylor will settle the business Of the
late firm. JAMES e. TAYLOR,
E. T. KINNEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

EAT 8. a. III. Z. IL. Co.,
w Annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting OF the Stockholders in
the Warm Springs Turnpike Road Company
will be held at Stribling Springs, on the first
Friday in September.
By order Of the Board.
III, HARVEY EFFINGER,
August 6 st Secretary and Treasurer.
Rockingham Register publish till meeting and
charge TO the Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

DAUGH'S PHOSPHATE.-For seven
ID years I have sold this celebrated fertilizer
to the farmers of this county, and can say that
each years experience has shown it to be supe-
ror to anything it has been brought into compe-
tition with-not excepting Peruvian Guano.
Price reduced to $50. per ton.
au27-2m GEO, E. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03
iulY 9 If

GTECE.-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 busi-
ness on his own account at the old stand. In re-
tiring, commend Mr.. Utley to the public;
anril 16 3. T. BAGBY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

A St. Louis negro, seven feet FIVE inches
high described as having a mouth like canal
lock, has refused a princely offer from Barnum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03
NE2s22ItaETe'

Furniture
SPPkkIINNSS 1879 sPK1NG sPs1NG
GREAT INDUCEMENTS!
GREATER REDUCTIONS
GREATEST ATTRACTIONS!
S. M. WILKES having succeeded, during the
last year. in sweeping the props of imposition
on Furniture buyers, begs leave to inform them
that he is now prepared to supply them with
every description of
HOME MANUFACTURED & NORTHERN
Furniture, Mattresses, COfiEns. &c.
at still greater reduced rates.
A discount of per cent. will be allowed to
Staunton Furniture dealers.
mar26- S. M. WILKES,
next to Va. Hotel, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03


SINGULAR PHENOMENON Morristown
(Pa) Herald, in announcing the death by
lightning, of Mr.. Charles Lyle, of that place,
describes how the fluid entered and left the
body, and says:
But what is quite wonderful in connection
with the matter is the fact that upon the right
breast was the print of leaf found on the floor
of the piazza at the dead mans feet. The leaf
was from an ailanthus tree in the yard, and
with the stem measured about five inches in
length. The ribs, veins, and cellular texture
OF the leaf were perfectly printed upon the skin,
the whole having red appearance. MIR. Lyle
died IN sitting posture. upon chair, and
when found his head inclined to one side. At
his clothing was not disturbed in the least is
would appear impossible for the leaf to have
come IN contact with the skin. In comparing
the leaf found with the impression on the body
the two were exactly alike in size and develop
ment. How the impression was made on the
skin is the mystery. 1t may have been the re-
suit of species of photography familiar to
| scientists, but our readers would no doubt be
gratifed if somebody would rise to explain.
EMERSON DO not hang dismal picture
on your wall, and do not deal with sables and
glooms in your conversation" Beecher follows
with away with these fellows who 90 howl
ing throug gh life, all the while passing for birds
of paradise. He that cannot laugh and be CAV
should fast and pray until his face breaks forth
into light Talmage then takes up the strain !;
''Some people have an idea that they comfort
| the afflicted when they groan over them. Don't
drive hearse through mans soul. When
you bind up broken bone in the soul and you
want splints, don't make them of cast iron. p
After such counseling and admonition Law aside
your long faces.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

- ouse Painting and Draining.
II beg leave to inform my friends and the
public generally, that I am carrying on business
for myself, and am prepared to do all work in
the House Painting and Graining Line in the
most satisfactory and workman-like manner, on
the most reasonable terms.
Very Respectfully,
snril 161y j. M FULLER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03
VOLUME XIX.
gaunto,t gpettator.
-UBLIsHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING By
Richard Mauzy % 90.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.

The subscription price of the Spectator is three
dollars per annum, but it may be discharged by
the nayment of tsoo dollars, if payment be made
before or at the time the subscription for the
Vear commences To such as shall send us tfue
new subscribers and $40, we will send the paper
one year gratis.
When payments are not made strictly in ad-
vance, the regular subscription price OF three
dollars will be charged.
- Subscriptions. will not be dlscont1nued,
except at the option of the Editor till all arrear-
ages be paid.
ADVERTISING RATES.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
OF One Dollar per Square of Eight Lines or less,
FOR the first and 80 cents for each subsequent in
sertion Unless the number of insertions be
naked upon the manuscript it vii! be publish
ed until forbid and charged accordingly.
rs Obituaries, announcements of Candidates
for Office, Communications calling upon, AduocG-
sigso or Opposing Candidates, and all Conanaeni-
cot5oqss or Notices of Personal or Pivate char
acter or intended or calculated to promote Gpsy
Ps.iuGte Enterprise Interest, soiU be chargedfo
rs advertisements. -
SPECIAL NOTICES will be inserted double
the advertising rates.
ns- Address, -sstaurton Spectator" staunton,
Augusta County, Va.
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& MAEEE.

q ATTORNEYAFLA
1As STAUNToN, VA,
VIII practice in the Courts Of Augusta, Rock
inghan, and Highland.
@a~ Prompt attention paid to Collections.
Office with VIM. A. Pratt. motif
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NHkS. GRATTAE.

asHAS. GRATTAN.
u ATTORNEY-AT-L4
STAUNToN, VA,
VIII practice in the Courts of Augusta, Rock
ingham and Highland.
Office with the Sheriff nO2l-t
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Town papers copy


EaRESTGN a. BAYLOR,
ATTORNEY-AT-L AND SOLICl-
TOR IN CHANCERY, STAUNToN, VA, prac-
tices in ali the Courts Of Augusta and adjoining
counties.
OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his
father, Col Geo. Baylor, decd on Augusta ST.,
opposite the Court house. noZl
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qGGE09'G2lg.
EvAELOBENGy THTToRrNe.,,--Tbe

ESAEAORtNGs TAILORING !!---The
Il co-partnership heretofore existing between
GraVes z Sprinkle ll has been mutually diss wed
ana the business will hereafter be conduct sbv
P. B. Graves alone. l5e: ~
He has reduced his prices for cash. and will do
ali kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring bns.
ness, IN the very best manner, and at figures 90
low that no one will fail to be satisfied. He has
remoYe5 MS shop to the room formerly occupied
by DR.. B B. Donaghe as an Office. and Yites
all his liends and the public generally ty give
him call.
ySn- P B. GRAVES
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

Il. Virginia hotel, Staunton, Va.
w. D. BARBOUR is now in charge of this pop
ular saloon, and respectfully solicits the patron
age of the old friends of the establishment, and
the public generally.
Russian Drinks, Sherry, Port, Madeira, Whis.
key and Brandy Cock tails, Punches, and all
other kind of popular drinks, served up in the
very best style, and at short notice.
iulY30-3m
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IN CEANOERY

The object of this suit is to have settlement
and distribution of the estate of Samuel Gillas-
pie, decd.
And it appearing by affidavit fled with the
not an inhabitant of the Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia, It is ordered that ne do appear here with
in one month after due publication of this or
der and do what is necessary to protect his in
terest. A copy-teste,
VIM. II. MCDANNALD, Clerk.
Parrish n a. au13-1m
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Legal Notices.
VIRGINIA. to wit at Rules held

VIRGINIA, TO wit AT Rules held in th'
clerk S Office of the county court of Au
gusta county. Monday, August the 18th, 1872-
Alexander 81. H. Stuart, Plaintiff
against
Chapman j. Kinney, surviving obligor in tive
single bills, executed by him and Mich olas T.
Kinney, decd, decentralization of Debt.
The object of this suit is to recover against the
defendant, $41SO8 cents, with interest at the rate
of per centum per annum on 1886. 80 cents
part thereof from the 31st day of March, lo49-
and on $l61.75 cents, the residue thereof from
the 18th day of January, 1850, until paid, and
the costs of this suit
1t appearing by an affidavit and other evidence
fled in this cause that the defendant is nom
resident of this Commonwealth, on motion it is
ordered that he do.appear here within one month
after due publication hereof, and do what is nee
essary to protect his interest in this suit and that
a copy of this order be posted according to law.
William LIZ fslss a. BURNETT, clerk
A. Fl. H. Stuart. p. q. aul34t
ETIRGINEA.-At Rules held in the clerk S
Office of Highland Circuit Court, on Mon
day, the 5th day Of August, 1s72-
Franklin Bradshaw laint
against
VIM. nj. Sommers and Agnes his wife, late Ag-
nes McClung and the said VIM. M. Sommers
as administrator of VIM. McClung decd, JAS
NJ seig and Frances Y. his wife, late Frances
Y. McClung John S. McNulty and Mary, his
wife, late Mary McClung, Silas B. McClung,
Louis McClung,, David G. McClung and John
Henderson McClung. children and heirs -at-law
of VIM. McClung dec ,...... Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to sell so much of the
lands owned by VIM. McClung, decd, at the
time of his DEATH as will satisfy Judgment in
favor of the plaintiff, against the defendant, W.
M. Sommers, Admir- as aforesaid, for $217 so.
with interest thereon from the Both day of Dec,
1862, till paid, and the costs at law, $7.65, and
the costs of this suit.
And it appearing by affidavit filed, that David
G. and John Henderson McClung, are not resi-
dents of this Commonwealth, 1t is ordered that
they do appear here within one month after due
publication of this order, and do what is neces-
sary to protect their interests
A copy-tefte j. G. MATHENY,
Terrill 81 McAlllster, p. q. clerk.
auI2- At
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ETTRGENTA.-At Rules held in the Clerk S
office of the Circuit Court of Bath county,
on Monday, the 9th day Of August, 1872
James P. Gillaspie, Mary M. Gillaspie, ct ais,
against
Andrew J. Wilson, Executor of John Gillas-
pie, decd, William G. Burger, and John 2. K.
N. nnno do, T.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

FEvHOWAs D. RANSOM,
Attorney-at-EaW.
STAUNTON, VA,
Offers his professional services in the County
and Circuit Courts Of Augusta, and in the Hus-
tings Court and the Court of Appeals held in
Staunton. Will also prosecute claims elsewhere
through legal correspondents in this and other
States. may30-1y
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Fl. M. MATHEWS. ALEX. F. MATHEWS.
MATTHEWS GG MATHEWS.
IEE ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
LEwIsBURG, WEST VA,
Practice regularly in the Courts Of Greenbrier,
Va, the Court of Appeals, and the Federal
Courts for the District of w. Va.
@za- Particular attention paid to Collections
and to special cases anywhere in their State.
maY17-lY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-03

EORGE M. II HAR e 8 % /,
" ATTORNEY-AT-LAW ",
STAUNTON,
Will practice in all the Courts holden in Angus
ta county, and in the Circuit Courts of the ad-
joining counties.
VS. Strict attention giuen to the collection OF
Claims.
Ofice-East of Courthouse over Clerks of
fee of Court of Appeals oc3l-tf
gETELLEAEE &. nEeCHESNEY.
w ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
viii practice in the Courts OF Augusta. Special
attention given to collecting
Office on Augusta street, next to Spectator.
july4
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IUiUIC UAIOVIII9 UIAN.Nh VT ~ - y
yE.0Fs G KEN NEY.

STAUEroN. Va, July 1st, 1872.
DEsgOLUTEONy- y-The Partnership here
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For the Spectator.

For the Spectator.
Another Letter from Deerfeld-The Man
Mill1ner Demolished-A Valuable Mar
bic Quarry needs men for its Develop
ment-Outsiders of Means invited to test
the merits of several Modest Springs.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-05-11

# she scarcsly credited the evidence Of he,

it she scarcely credited the evidence Of hez
senses. r
"Gilbert" ~
/" Exactly. You wanted to adopt me
aud here am"
"No, but Gilbert" :
"Yes, but Blanche r
!" But you are not Mn. Marchuonta
500 :" ~. 80. :,
81 au--by her. 6rst marriage. And al,
though am BY no means the psonile,g
infant you supposed, % all my fathers
wealth comes to me, am quite willing to
be adopted, particularly q you are not
married to Walter Birmingham"
Blanche struggled With her team and
laughter, uncertain which would best ex-
press her feelings; but Gilbert Evering
drew her tenderly toward him.
eff you adopt me, dearest, it must be
for life. Nay, do not hesitate; your hap
piuess has already been too much at the
mercy of trifers. You will not retrac-
your offer ?"
"Well-after ALL" said Blanche, de-
murely, call I wanted was somebody to
love and care for, and" -
And shall do very well 10 that ca
pacity, eh?"
And Sauderson, who had been listening
earnestly at the door, crept down stairs to
inform Mrs. Brown they were going to have
q new master.