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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

The TICKET EARNESTLY SUPPoRTED.-Since
the nomination of Greeley and Brown at Gin
cinnatti, our advocacy Of their election has
known neither variableness nor shadow of turn
ing" and has been jealous and sincere for we
believed that the election of that ticket furnish
ed the only means by which the country could
be relieved of the evils attending the misrule of
the present administration. We still hope that
they will be elected, though the prospect is not
as promising as we should like. Those who
have favored the election of that ticket upon
principle, will not falter in their support of it
because of any doubt they may entertain of its
success rbe more need it has of their support,
the greater the reason why they should render
It, 1t is only the fant-heart who falter and
the false who desert
We hope that every honest and sincere Con-
serVatlVe Will resolve to do all that he can be-
tween now and the setting OF the Sun on Tuesday
next for the Conservative ticket which vas nom.
mated at Cincinnati and Baltimore, and which
is the present hope of the country. We faal
that we have endeavered, in our feeble way to
do our duty. We have given the ticket an ear
nest support from the time it was nominated. If
it shall be elected on next Tuesday we will ire
joice with a joy unspeakable; and if it be de-
feated, we will console ourself with the reflection
that no responsibility for that untoward result
attaches to US. We wish that such may be the
case with every Conservative, and therefore hope
that all will do their whole duty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

NOTICE! NOtice!!-In order to settle
~ up the business of my clothing house as
speedily as possible I have placed my books
and papers in the hands of Heber Ker, for set
Element. All parties knowing themselves in
debted, will please settle at once, and all to
whom am indebted, will render their accounts
for prompt settlement
j. A. ARMENTROUT.
oc 15-V s. V copy 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

REPUBLICAN MEETING.-After the adjourn
ment of the County Court on yesterday, the
Courthouse was occupied by the Republican
meeting from 2 to O clock. which was address
ed in the order mentioned by Col ]. Hayes
Shields of Richmond, Ex-Gov Henry 81. Wells,
and Senator Henry Wilson of Massachusetts,,
candidate for the Vice Presidency on the Repub-
lcan ticket. The Courthouse was crowded, the
gallery by negroes and the lower part by whites
Many whites attended the meeting to see Mr.
Wilson who did not arrive till halfpast o'clock
We regret that some young men IN their
tn oughtless exuberance of spirits, being some
what like Tam O'Shanter happy and glorious"
and 90 all the ills of life victorious" created
disorder by asking questions which it did not
suit the speakers to ans Her, and by cheering vo-
ciferously for Greeley. Mr.. Wilson bore these in
terruptions with amiabilty and told them that he
had been a temperance man for many years, and
and regretted that their names, too, were not on
the temperance roll. If we do not mistake the
character and spirit of the Conservatives in this
county, this meeting will have the effect OF adj
ding to the vote Of Greeley and Brown, for it
will inspire Conservatives with the determine
ton, as it should to go to work to get the Con-
sentative voters to the polls. They needed some
thing to arouse them and this meeting will do it.
They will now see that the Conservativeers be
gotten to the polls. So mote it be.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

The gentleman whose name appeared in the
list of premiums last week, as j. @. House, was
incorrect It should have been j, O. Horn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

ACCIDENTAL FIRE.-On Friday last, the kitch-
en-building Immediately in the rear of Mr.. Jno.
J. Cupp's clearinghouse in this place took fire
in the second story, and had made some pro-
gress before it was discovered By the prompt
action of Messrs j. j. Cupp and VIM. Webb,
who fortunately happened to be upon the prem
ises at the time, the fire was extinguished before
much damage had been done. 1t was caused by
pillow which some of the servants had previ-
ously put into the 1ue of the chimney. If 9
few minutes more had elapsed before it was dis.
covered, the consequences would have been Sc
rious, for the burning of that building would, in
all probability, have involved the destruction Of
the dwellings adjacent to it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29
j. w. NEWTON.

With pleasure I announce to my friends IN
particular, and the public in general that have
returned with my goods. After visiting the-l!o
les of New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore,
and making my purchases from some of the best
houses in the different cities, feel confident can
offer you Bargains, such as you rarely meet with.
My Millinery Department will be in
charge of the same Lady, who gave entire sat-
isfaction to my many patrons last season. She
has had years of experience, having been en-
ployed by the leading Millinery house of the
country, ARMSTRONG, GATOR & CO., who
recommend her as frst-class trimmer.
Come and see the NeaO Styles.
Ladies wishing to purchase SHOES, should
call and examine mine before purchasing.
warrant my best grades of LADIES SHOES
to give extra satisfaction.
Constantly on hand
Cloths, Cassimeres,
Canton Cloth,
Boots, Shoes,
FMrs, &C., &C.,
and an extensive assortment Of
NOTIONS.
Thankful for past favors. We solicit an early
call at
J. w. MENTIONS
Fancy Dry Goods and Notion House,
augusta Street, Stanton, IA.
October 8-V s. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

EEENEsY r. CEASE,
II Wholesale and Reatail Dealer in CON
FECTIONS, FRUITS, CAKES, CANDLES,
&c., Main Street, Staunton, Virginia.
Special attention given to supplying WEDDING
and SOCIAL PARTIES,
Candies Of all descriptions manufactured and
sold, Wholesale and Retail, as cheap as can be
purchased in the Valley or the State.
N, B.-My accounts are all made off, and per-
sons knowing themselves indebted are earnestly
requested to come forward and settle. june18
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

Partial Regulations under The New Postal
Code, '72.-All letters published as non-dellv-
cred shall be charged one cent (2l93).
Persons calling for Letters in the above list
should state that they are Advertised" to dis
tinguish them from the daily mail. AS a list of
Advertised letters are made up every week, the
date of the paper in which they appear should
be given. E. 81. SEARS, Z. Nj.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

The District Boards can safely calculate on
having the above amounts for district purposes
serve the foregoing statements for future refer
ence.
j. E. GUY,
County Supt. Schools.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

The H orse and His Esiaer.-It was a
happy day for the Horse and his rider when the
MUSTANG LINIMENT was introduced as a cure
for the external diseases and injuries of BOTH
In the stable, the barn and the household this
wonderful emollient is equally useful. If a
horse is spawned, or foundered, or harness
CALLED, or afflicted with any other of the many
superficial ills that equine flesh is heir to, the
Liniment effects speedy cure, and it is equally
eficacious when applied to draught oxen or
COWS suffering from outward swellings, strains
or hurts of any description, AS an application
for bruises, cuts, burns, rheumatism, stiff joints
sprains, neuralgia, earache and toothache, it
takes precedence for al other tropical remedies,
and is therefore an article Of prime necessity in
families.
MAKE MONEY fast ana honOrably, By at once
applying for territorial right (Which are given
free to agents) to sell the best, strongest, most
useful and rapid selling Sewing Machine, and
Patent Button Hole Worker, ever used re-
commended by families, or buy one for your
own use; it is only S.. Sent free everywhere
by express. Address for particulars, JEROME
B. HUDgoE 6 Co.. Corner Greenwich and Court
landt Streets, New York. sep II 6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29
SETTLEMENT REQUESTED.-M

q EITHER EMF Req q ESTED.-MY
y accounts are now ready for settlement. My
friends will appreciate my urgency, in the mat
ter when say they MUST be closed. AS l
have sold MY STOCK of goods to Mr.. j.
j. McMahon with view to settling I'D all of
my business. The old accounts of Hendrys &
Lushbaughs are also in my hands for collection.
Prompt attention to all of these claims is earn
esty requested, as desire to settle up pleasantly
with all. N. B. HENDRY.
au6-t-Town papers copy st
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

There was man in our town
And he was wondrous wise,
He had pain from ear to ear,
Another between his eyes;
And when he saw he had Catarrh,
With all his might and main
lie purchased Sage's Remedy
And has his health again.
It is sold by druggists everywhere.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

Having purchased the interest of B. T. Bagby
in the firm of j. W. Utley g. Co., as above indi-
Gated, shall continue the business in my OVID
name at the old stand. 1 ask a continuance of
the liberal patronage heretofore extended me.
april j. w. UTLEY.
The BOOKS of J. ". Utley s. 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. j. W. UTLEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

NOTICE. 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, 1 commend Mr. Utley to the public.
april 10 8. 7. BAGBY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

OPECEAL NOTECEY
y MRS NJ E. PAGAN & SISTER are now
receiving splendid stock Of M ILLlN cry
AND FANY GOODS, which they will sell as
cheap as any house in the ty. Everybody
would dc we'll to call on them before buying, as
they pledge themselves to give satisfaction to all
who may favor them with their patronage.
Main Street, next door to DR.. A. B. Arthurs'
Office, Staunton, Va. oc ID 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29
Dry Goods.
Stanton, Va, Oct. 9th, 1872.
"a e WV GOODS 2

Something every one should know-the place
to buy the best quality, and largest quantity of
DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, NOTIONS.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, AND
MILLINERY,
for the smallest amount of GREENBACKS.-
You can find the house on Augusta Street,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29
Z IsT OF ADVERTISED LETTERS

- remaining in the Staunton Post-Office, for
the week ending October 10Th, 1872:
LADIES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-10-29

delivered.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-11-21
The Richest Person.

The Khedive of Egypt is believed to be
the richest person in the world. Some re-
port his income to be S50,000,0O0 per year.
He INDUCES in twenty-five magnificently
furnished palaces, and has his private steam
yacht for sea and river service. With all
his wealth, however, he is far from being a
man of leisure. He is not only the ruler of a
vast country, but a merchant, manufacturer,
banker, statesman, ship-builder, and farmer
He is represented as being the largest farmer
in the world, and one of the most enter
prising. His experiment in agriculture ex-
tend to almost every department Of the bust
ness, and embrace tillage, manures, stock
breeding, and the acclmation of plant and
animals. Among the little enterprises he
has now on hand is the construction of fac
tories to work up the raw products of his
vast plantations of cotton and sugar cane,
and the construction of railroad the entire
length of his dOminions. AS he is giving
great attention to the Improvement of his
army, many believe this road is undertaken
largely with view of carrying on war OF
conquest with the savage nations that live
to the south of him. His industry is re-
markable. He sleeps but six hours in the
twenty-four, after which he attends to matters
of state, the public enterprise, and lastly his
private business affairs.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-11-21
Wise WOrklngmen.

The workingmen of Italy appear to pos
sess a larger stock of moderation and good
sense than their fellow-laborers in many
other countries. Hitherto strikes have been
almost unknown among them, though of late
they have tried the experiment in some of
the large towns. But the men have carried
on OF erations in a most orderly manner.
They have applied to the authorities, to
whom they pour out their griefs, and beg
their aid in order to adjust matters quietly
with the employers, who in turn generally
show themselves open to reason. The re-
suit is that the workmen have, through a
moderate statement of their demands, as a
rule, succeeded in securing what they asked
for, whether ii were slight increase of
wages, owing to the heavier cost of lodgings
and living, or diminution of the hours of
work. The Roman correspondent of the
independence Beige tells of some abortive at
tempt to induce the Roman workmen to turn
out. A meeting has been convoked to urge
the men-the operative masons-to strike.
"But who will pay me for my idle time while
am out of work ?" asked one of them.
1.-THE trade union funds" was the reply.
SHOW long will these funds maintain me in
idleness?" "Five days." said one, and
"thirty days." said another. "And what
after the five or tho thirty days have ex-
pired?" To this query there was no reply ;
a murmur went round the meeting, then the
men flocked round the questioner, applauded
and congratulated him. ''He is right" was
the exclamation; 'let us think of our wives
and children-no strike" This was the
general cry; the meeting separated and the
masons returned to their employment.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-11-21
An African Cooking Stove.

1t is not likely that any of our dear little
housekeepers, says the Hearth and Home, will
ever have to prepare for the table such deli
cate morsels as an elephants trunk and feet,
or the feet of hippopotamus. Still, they
may like to know how the Africans, who
consider these things as very dainty articles
of food, manage to cook them.
You may be sure the Africans have no
cooking stoves nor ranges like those on
which our dinners are cooked. They have
an entirely original invention of their own.
When cook has to prepare the tempting
delicacies we have named, he digs in the
ground round hole, about four feet in diam
eter, with perpendicular sides, like a WELL
In this hole he kindles, and keeps burning
for four hours, fiercely hot fire. At the
end of this time the sides of the small we'll
will be red hot, and the bottom will be cov-
cred with mass of glowing embers. Di-
rectly upon these Goals the cook places the
feet and trunk, which, protected by their
thick, tough skins, will not burn. He then
covers the top of the hole by laying across it
long sticks of green wood, and lays over
them few armfuls of wet flags, which he
gathers for the purpose from the banks of
some neighbOring stream. He next spreads
mud thickly over, and on top of the mud he
piles earth and sods, closely beating them
down. This is to retain all the heat within
the curious oven, an important point, as
thirty-six hours are required to properly bake
the enormous feet of the elephant and hippo
pOtamus.
When, at last, the anxious cook thinks his
viands are ready, he carefully removes the
sods. Under these he finds the coating of
mud perfectly hard, like thick crust, while
beneath this the flags have retained sufficient
moisture to prevent them from burning, al
though the oven is still hot and steaming.
The cook has now to get the assistance of
one or two others to lift out the heavy and
hot feet, which they lay upon a mat covered
with green reeds instead of on a dish.
The great black feet do not, at first, seem
very inviting, but after "the shoes"-that is,
the skins-have been removed, a perfectly
white and very tempting looking meat is ex-
posed, which is said, by those who have tried
it, to be delicious, and to speak volumes in
praise of this African cooking stove.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-11-21

THE Christian Recorder, of Philadelphia,
claims that it is the "only organ" of the
colored people; intimating that other papers,
particularizing the ERA of Washington, are
managed and edited in part, Ga small part,
too,) by colored men," This is an unjust,
unchristian assertion. We believe the New
NATIONAL ERA is wholly owned, managed,
edited, and published by colored men, and is
acknowledged as our national organ. The
Eleratr is owned, managed, edited, and in
part, printed by cOlored men. Our compost
ton is done by VIM. H. Sampson, a colored
lad, who learned his trade in our office. The
presswork is done at Francis & Valentines
Commercial Steam Printing House., where
nearly all the city papers are printed. The
Recorder will please show a more Christian
spirit in future, and not arrogate to itself all
the excellence. For editorial ability and
mechanical execution, we will put the NEW
NATIONAL ERA and some others we wot o.
against the Recorder any day.-San Francisco
Elerat0r.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-11-21

allow me to tender you my congratulations
on our great victory and to give expression
to my appreciation Of the valuable services
rendered by your paper during the President
ial contest. 1 presume that it is fact be-
yond dispute that the NEW NATIONAL ERA
has attained larger circulation and been
more generally read than any other paper
edited by colored men in this country. From
the beginning of the campaign to its close,
the columns of your paper have teemed with
able and comprehensive arguments on the
merits of the opposing parties, which have
been read and approved by large number
of the most intelligent colored citizens of the
country as the accepted and acknowledged
organ of the colored voters of the nation.
AS an able educator and progressive leader
as the defender of the civil and political
rights of our race and the advocate of sound
principles, the NEW NATIONAL
ERA is a success and deem it safe to say
that the future of your paper, as the expo
nent of the views and champion of the liber-
ties of the colored race in the United States,
is assured. have meditated writing letter
to the ERA for some time, to express the
esteem in which it is held by me. 1 shall
endeavor to give my esteem more tangible
shape soon, by sending you dozen cash
subscribers at your advertised club rates.
For fear Of becoming tedious, will close by
wishing long life to the New NATIONAL
ERA. CHARLES HUNTER.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-11-21
william Tell q Myth,

The romantic legends which enlivened the
historical textbooks of our boyhood fire.
quently fare but ill at the hands of modern
inquiry; but it is not often that they suffer
so signal, and, we may add, so painful an
explosion as the legend of William Tell has
recently suffered from the researches of the
Historical Society Of the Old Swiss Cantons.
The conclusions arrived at on this subject
by the learned body in question, are thus
stated by the Cologne Gazette: "There never
was Landvogt Gessler nor William Tell.
Tell never refused to lift his hat, never fired
at an apple on his sons head, although the
very cross-bow with which the deed was done
is exhibited in Zurich he never crossed the
Lake of Lucerne in tempest of wind and
rain; he never boldly jumped upon the Tell
Platte, never spoke his speech in the defile
at Kussnacht, and never shot the Landvogt.
What is more, the inhabitants of Uri Schwyz
and Unterwalden never met by night on the
Ruti,n
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-11-21
The Difference Between "a violin
and ~ Fiddle.

Half century ago, or less, the somewhat
facetious DIR. Pond dwelt in the quiet and out
of-the-way village of A. The Doctors
ideas were liberal-much more so than many
of his congregation; nevertheless, he kept
on the even tenor of his people. He had n
son named Enoch, who at an early age man
ifested remarkable talent for music, which
the father cherished and cultivated with care.
In the same charge resided an antiquated
maiden lady, who, having no care of her own
to occupy her time and attention, magnani-
mously devoted herself to those of her neigh
bors. One morning she called at the Doc
tors and requested to see him. When he
entered the room where she was seated, he
perceived at glance that something was
amiss, and before he had time to extend her
the usual "How dye do ?" she asked:
81 think, DIR. Pond, that a man of your
age and profession might have something bet
ter to do, when you were in New London
last week, than to buy Enoch fiddle all
the people are ashamed that our minister
should buy his son q fiddle! Oh, dear, what
is the world coming to, when ministers will
do such things ?"
"Who told you 1 had fiddle? 2" inquired
the Doctor.
"Who told me? Why, everybody says so,
and some people heard him play on it as they
passed the door. But amt it true, Doctor?'
II bought Enoch violin when l went to
New London"
ga violin! What's that ?"
"Did you ever see one ?"
"Never."
"Enoch" said the Doctor, stepping to
the door, 'bring your violin here"
Enoch obeyed the command, but no sooner
had he entered with his instrument, than the
old lady exclaimed:
ia! now; there why it is a fiddle"
"Do not judge rashly," said the Doctor,
giving his son the wink swat till you hear
it."
Taking the hint, Enoch played Old Hun
dred. The lady was completely mystified !;
it looked like fiddle but who ever heard
Old Hundred played on fiddle? 1t could
not be. So rising to depart, she exclaimed:
81 am glad came in to satisfy myself. La,
me just think how people will liev'
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-11-21

BY the mirror galvanometcr of Sir William
Thomson, which was of the utmost import
ance in securing the success of the Atlantic
cable, ray of light Is reflected from a min
ute mirror that is attached to magnetic
needle. When the electric current passes
the magnet is detected, and the movement of
the reflected spot of light overa scale indicates
the resistance to the passage of the current.
The united weight of mirror and magnet is
three-quarters of grain.
During the experiments with the Atlantic
telegraph both cables were connected at the
American end, giving circuit of more than
four thousand miles, yet current passed
through the whole distance in less time than
a person could pass across the small room in
which the experiment was made-and, most
wonderful of all, the battery that accom-
pllshed this result was contained in q lady's
| silver thimble.