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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-12-21
Ny Lady's Favors.

You have Dot seen ny Bessie! beauty Bsss-
she = q shreyE. a very pretty shreWi
CR-ek- Ike q blush ro-e leaf sweet sye- and lips.
Bsloog 70 Bessie and she knows if, To,
Asd lt has taught her eoquetry,
She viii not b. S.hat would BE-
~ be o., Why then % il not sh.-
If am shy at Bessie, b9nRy Bess,
Al. looks and laughs and - not shy me-
But II show her that not shy.
she gi1ne-s down aHd very shy Is sLe
There's Hsaghi. not even eaItery,
viii bld her b a. I vSogLd lie
n Do -. uhy then dos not She
o. but smile az Bessie, beauty Be-s.
stnizhtway she turns aside and SENS amlssi
But u I sem amis. and 90 away
She come. with Ioying books 70 beg kiss;
Nor GOODNESS eiViIiy
VIII bid her Be I would be
tf agree, Why then 20 does not she.
III b. iau. my Bessie. beauty Be-s,
VIII mock sigh, and litter and u glad
% I BE- boisterOus and very blythe,
% very stin il abe and very sad
Big bobiness meek mOdesty
VIII bid her be az I would be
70 NoHd 20. Why then would not she.
And yet I 1--we my Bessie birdie Bess.
AMI shan ask question II nay
IL her reply IN tell her Eoman's nay
0, tut yea % be IL nay yea
Twill BID her b. a ! would BE-,
- once ! think shall agree
And when 90 TO church, Why 80 will she.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-12-21

After her noble generosity to her companion
in af1iction, Chicago feels authorized to indulge
in little harmless mirth at BOstOn's expense.
The Chicago Tribune propounds this eOnundrum:
" If Chicago, being wicked city, was punished,
why was Boston, being good city, punished in
the same manner?''
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-12-21

~ Advertisers r-dng In Eastern United Rtatss saA
pay Cor their cards by cnclsng GrseAbacks or United
States Postage Stamps tr such
and their cArs u be Inserted per above tAhs
paid for
ar Business CSrls, when PFeyad for year. allowed
discount trou these r4i-s which advertise.
ments whcn paid or ehArgvS qaartegy.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-12-21

Japan is fast adopting the governmental system
OF constitutional monarchy. According to late
advices Parliament consisting OF two houses Is
20 be established The election Of its members,
six hundred in number, will take place this month
When the power Of the DiamiOs was OyerthrOwn by
the preseat Government the world suspected that
Il was for the purpose OF making the authority of
the Emperor more absolute. Instead OF this IL was
simply preparatory measure to lift up the people
from their abject condition and restore in part, to
them their sovereignty And now the Emperor
himself very generously gives up the absolute
right OF making laws. exercised for ages by his
predecessors, and eonfers il upon tue representa-
tiEes Of the people The Great Tenno of Japan
will hereafter be Executive only. Is not this a
most wonderful change. accomplished in a very
short time Certainly. tits the first recognition which
popular sovereignty has received in the Orient since
the first rising of the sun. China, at distant
period will follow the example Of Japan. for the
light Of modern civilization is breaking upon her
slso. Thus one by oae n the East. rs in the West.
every nation steadily acknowledges the peoples
right Of selLgoVerumenta as becoming human beings.
Ain
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13
A. PLEAsONTON.


THE NEW POSTAL ARRANGEMENT BY the
new postal law which came into operation on
the lst of July, a great benefit has been con-
ferred upon the general public. According to
the new regulations packages of dry goods,
hardware, drugs Except liquid drugs and 9TH
er merchandise not exceeding twelve ounces in
weight can be mailed to any part of United
States at a charge of two cents for each two
ounces or fraction OF two ounces. Much time
and money will be saved by this arrangement.
The postofice authorities will forward twelve
ounce package to San Francisco for twelve cents.
For instance, pair of boots, if neither boot
weighs more than the specified twelve ounces,
may be wrapped up in two separate parcels,
and sent across the continent for twenty four
cents Up to the present time, it is said, the
postof6ce has lost money by the new system,
simply owing to the fact that the general pub
lie has not taken advantage of it to such an ex-
tent as will make it remuneraive But it is
confidently expected that when the advantages
of the system are thoroughly appreciated the
scheme will prove as profitable to the govern
ment as it is beneficial to the public. 1t is in
fact nothing more nor less than an adaptation of
the English parcel post, and although the
charges in England are somewhat less than the
rate adopted here, when it is remem bered that
the distances are as nothing when compared
with those in this country, it will be seen that
there is no cause for dissatisfaction
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

CANADA ELECTION RIoT--The general cleo
ton for the Centre and West divisions, which
was referred to by our correspondent from Que.
bee. Canada, in our last issue, took place on
the 9Th inst. In the Centre Couchon's men
took possession of the polls, and commenced
fearful excuses. Ross's men banded together
to repel the attack, but were too weak for their
assaiiants, who were $500 strong, and armed
with revolvers : fearful encounter took place
at the foot of Eustache street, and several lives
were lost, whilethe wounded were numberless
The dominion artillery and field battery had
to be called out. as well as the armed Provincial
police. The polls were taken possession of, and
consequently no fair returns could be made, but
Couehop, the French Canadian candidate, is
declared returned.
The English speaking population, it would
seem are to be extermnated by the French, &C.
cording to statements of the leaders of the
French party It is feared that more blood
shed will take place.
At noon, on the 9th, the polling between the
two candidates in Quebec centre was equal,
and rioting was commenced by attacks on the
committee rooms and polling places
Later in the afternoon terrible fight took
place in St Johns ward and resulted In the
death of David Candle. young man. Three
others were wounded by pistol shots, but not
considered fatally injured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13
Death of Prominent Persons.

Major Thos Jefferson Randolph, a great
grand son Of Thos. jefferson, and contractor
on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, was
killed Thursday, August Sth, near the Hawk S
Nest, in Fayette county, by premature ex-
plosion while blasting. His remains passed
through this place on Sunday last on special
train-Phillip Cason, Conductor-en route for
Keswick Depot. His burial took place near
Keswick yesterday.
Hon. Joseph Mayo died in Richmond on
Friday, August 9th, aged II years. He was
Commonwealth Attorney of Richmond fol
Twenty-Five years, was member of the Leg
islature and served as Mayor of Richmond fol
fifteen years, until removed by the Federal au-
thorities. He was author Of Mayo's Guide. a
book we'll known to every magistrate in Vir.
ginia.
Simeon Leland, the we'll known hotel mana
ger and proprietor, and Senior member of the
firm of S. Leland & Co., formerly of the Me-
tropolitan Hotel of New York, died at his res.
idence in New Rochester on Saturday evening
at O. clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

How TO CARRY AN ELECTIoN.-S Some time
ago it was announced that special term of the
United States circuit court would be held at
Columbia South Carolina, in the present month
tor the trial OF persons charged with violation
OF the ku Klux act; now, however, it is stated
that the proposed term of the court will not be
held; the court will not sit till ember-af
ter the Presidential election. The impress ion
prevails in South Carolina that this postpone
ment Is to maintain the intimidation which the.
imprisonment OF the accused men causes, with
view to influence the election. 1t is barely
possible, to say the least, that this species Of
electioneering my fail. If Horace Greeley
should be elected president, in spite of all the
detestable tricks of the administration to elect
some one else, We imagine one of his first acts
will be to open the prison doors in South Caro-
lima, and let these captives go free.-Lynchburg
Neacs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

THE AURORA BoREALIs.-The display of the
Aurora, or Northern Lights as Familiarity termed,
was very brilliant on last Thursday night. Du-
ring the earlier portion of the evening, the North
ern Heavens were marked with soft white light,
presenting the same appearance as when might S
candles are burnt out and jocund day stands tip
toe on the misty mountain tops" But about IL
o'clock, rays Of brilliant red shot up from the
horizon almost to the zenith, and the scene was
most magnificent. This phenomena always at
tracts much attention. and is the subject of much
superstitious speculation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

Exc,rns,oS To RIcHMoND.-By reference to
advertisement, It will be seen that an excursion
train will leave St.Nunton Tor kichmona' at o H.
NJ, on the 18th instant, a2o returning leave
Richmond at 4. 30 P. M, on the 18TH
Business men and others, wishing cheap TRIP
to Richmond, will find this an excellent opportu-
nifty to obtain it. Round trip tickets "a. Round
trip tickets, including Ford's hotel bill, 5000.
Tickets can be had at all the book and Drug
stores in Staunton and Charlottesville, and at
Otis Drug store in Harrisonburg; at this otilce
or on the train
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13
Mass Meeting at August Court.

There will be a 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 f. Leake, and
H. II. Riddlebarger, Esqs, members of the State
Committee for this district are expected to be
present and address the meeting.
The meeting is called for the purpose of or
ganizing for the campaign, and of choosing Su-
perinteudents, Committees, &c. and it is hoped
there be a full attendance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13
ON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
HUMoRs OF TIE CANyAss-A Grant orga

HUMORs OF TIE CANVASS. Grant organ
thus gives the Greeley Democratic calender:
January-The old idiot Greeley.
February-Ihe eccentric Greeley.
March-Oid Horace Greeley.
April-Horace Greeley.
May-Mr. Greeley.
June--Honest Uncle Horace.
Which we take the liberty of filing out for
the rest of the year:
July-The Democracy's candidate.
Augustine hope of Honest Reform.
September-The thorn in Grants side.
October-The Grant Threshipg Machine.
November-President of the United States.
AS the friends of Ulysses are talking about
erecting pyramid to his fame" we give our
contribution below:
Useless Seeker Grant
Usually Slowed Grant
Unsteady Stander Grant
Unpopular Soldier Grant
Unfinished Scholar Grant
Unreliable Shammer Grant
unfortunately Situated Grant
Unaccustomed Speaker Grant
Unmerciful Slaughter Grant
Uncomfortably Shocked Grant
Undoubted-to be.Squelched Grant
ii. u Grant
Hard Up Grant
Half-seas-over Usually Grant
How're u. Grant
Ihe following message, written upon West
ern Union Blank, was found on the beach at
Long Branch the day after Horace Greeley re-
celved the democratic nomination
ITO My Relatives:
MAKE Hay.
vi 8 G.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

NXCURSEON TO THE WHITE SUI
IL phur Springs, under auspices of Staunton
and MT. Sidney Lodges of the 1. o. O. F., on
SATURDAY, AUG UST17TH, 1872,
Tickets can be had of either of the following
Committee
j. Fl. Waters, A. G. Points, G. M. Harrison,
T. J. Crowder, Staunton.
c. A. Roller, VIM. M. Crawford, j. W. Wat
son, j. c. McClung, Mt. Sidney.
Ticket for Gentleman, $500. Ticket for q
Lady, $1.OO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

FEsTIvAL.-On Friday, August 23rd, 1872,
there will be held by the members of Horeb
church. at Pennsylvania Ford, (near Mt. Meri-
dian,) Festival for the benefit Of Mt. Horeb
church. The grounds are pleasant and well Sc
lected The tables will be beautifully supplied
with good cheer, and every luxury the season
and country can supply, vii! be On hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

VALLEY RAILRoAD.--Number from Har-
risonburg, the following sections are under con-
tract-to wit, sections s and 9, TO- II, II, Is, 16,
H. Is, 49, 90 81, %, %, "a, % and 26-sixteen out
twenty-six sections being under contract and
the others, being light sections, are reserved for
future lettings upon the completion of the heav-
Ter sections. The bridges all under way and
will be promptly constructed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

STApNToN MARKET.-The following is list
of prices st the market-house on last Satur day
morning: Beef-best cuts, 12Ic Butter, zoe
eggs, 124 to Is; chickens, Is to 20; Irish pota-
toes. 75c per bushei: sweet potatoes, $500; APP
ples. Soc; cucumbers, 20 to Is per doz peaches
and pears, $3.50 to $500; green beans, 25c per
peck; cabbage, 5 to 10c; water and musk mel
nns s TO lie
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

Our city was thronged, during the latter part
of last week, (from Thursday until yesterday, }
by delegates and visitors in attendance on the
colord Baptist Association which held its annual
session in the colored Baptist church of this
place. It is estimated that there were between
two and three hundred delegates present
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

Maj n. 81. Hotchkiss, for several years past
the travelling agent of the Richmond and York
River Railroad, was in the city on yesterday
His connection with that Company has been dis
solved, but he still retains the position of trav
cling agent for the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
Toad. It will be seen, from a correspondence in
another column, that he never tires, but is Wig
orously at work getting up an excursion from
this place to Niagara Falls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

TEAcRER's INsTITUTE.-A teachers Institute.
for Highland county, will be held in Monterey,
connm encing on the Goth instant, and one for
Bath county, at Windy Cove School-house, COM
mencing on The evening of August 29th at 81
O'clock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

LIST OF PATENTs.-The following patents were
issued from the u S. Patent Office to citizens o.
Virginia, for the, week ending July 10th, 1872
Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander s. Ma
son, solicitors of Patents, COS Seventh street.
Washington, D. G.
Plow-Lewis B. White, Norfolk.
'Treadle for Machinery-Geo. o. Conrad, Har
rfsonGurg.
EHruit and Vegetable Crates-E. B. Georgia
Clifton Station.
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Tuesday, AstgaGst 13, 1872.

dersigned members of the State Conservative
Committee in the 18th Congressional District, do
hereby give notice that the convention to noml-
nate Conservative candidate for Congress for
this District will be held in the Courthouse IN
Staunton, on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER b, loIz,
at 4 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
in everything else while the slothful grumble,
the vigilant govern.
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
SHELTON F. LEAKE,
July %, 1872. ii. H. RIDDLEBERGER.
District papers please copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

Mr.. Theo. f. Shuey, reporter for the Congress
sioaaaL GEo6ein the United States Senate, arrived
here last week, with the intention of spending a
few weeks at his home in this county. Mr.. s.
has been recently on a trip through the North
esrn States and Canada
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13
ma- How unnecessary the anguish many per

re- How unnecessary the anguish many per-
toothache and earache. We say unnecessary
because the application of Mexican Mustang LIN
insent to the affected part, few drops of it in
the ears or TOOTH affords instantaneous, and
what is better, permanent relief. For wounds,
cuts, bruises, sweilings, and all injuries or dis
eases which require treatment externally, this
liniment is everywhere regarded as the most po-
tent and reliable healing agent in existence
For all external injuries or ailments of horses
and cattle, it is infalible
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

Messrs. Berkeley and Fountain, and James
er, Insurance Agents. have removed from their
old office, over First National Bank, to their
new one, l door south of Spectator Office, where
they will be pleased to receive calls from their
numerous friends Their office is admirably ar
ranged and presents beautiful appearance in
front
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

FINE PIcrUREs.-Messrs Hunter & Co.. our
enterprising booksellers and stationers, Main ST.,
have just received about 800 well selected and
assorted Chromos and Autographs, which they
are selling at surprisingly low figures. Go and
see them. They are vey beautiful and constitute
a panorama Of the fine arts and the beautiful,
well worthy the attention of everybody.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

Communications calling upon persons to be-
come candidates, or advocating or opposing the
claims Of candidates, whether before or after
nominations have been made, will be charged
for. We give this notice now that there may be
no misunderstanding respecting such publica-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13
DeGtnss

At the residence Of her husband, near Staun-
ton. on the 2nd instant. Mrs. JULIA A., wife of
Capt Robert S. Bell in the oath year of her age
On the 2nd inst, BESSIE HAINEs, daughter of
James H. and Hester A. Smith, of Staunton,
aged1 months aud rs days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13
MOrge1e0.

At the residence of the brides mother, at Mint
Spring, in this county, on the morning of the 9Th
inst, by the Rev. Geo. B. Taylor: Mr.: THOMAS
j. WILLIAMS, professor IN Virginia Institution
for the Deaf and Dumb of Mathews G. H., to
Miss Lizzie N. L. GRIaGs, formerly Of Ala
bama.both deaf-mutes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

set of paper car wheels on one of the Pull
man cars running to Jersey City have run over
900 miles of track, and worn out entirely
one set of steel tires, which have been replaced.
The ordinary wheels, il is said, will only run
sixty thousand miles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

There will be a camp meeting, held by the
United Brethren, near the Cave Of the Foun-
tains, commencing on Friday, August 10th. No
hucksters allowed within three miles of the
camp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13
Scraps from the arald

The New York Herald, heretofore support
ing the Administration of Grant, has the fol-
lowing items about the North Carolina election
THE OLD STORY will the administration
consider the result in North Carolina ''bless-
ing in disguise?" If So The fewer such bless
ings the better for the administration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

NJ. r. Lulem, who has been at the head of a
classical and mathematical school for the last 81
years, and is well known to the people of this
vicinity as fine teacher, advertisers for a small
school at q small salary. See adv.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

Many of our citizens lost several hours of
sweet sleep last Saturday night watching 10 see
the stars fall. But up to latest advices we have
heard of no stars falling, except few IN
social circles and they only fell asleep and are
happy to say they are now looking as bright as
non
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

Our thanks are due Mr.. A. ii. Hall, of Wa
tertown, N. Y, for an invitation to attend the
ffty-ffth annual fair of the Jefferson County
Agricultural Society, at Watertown, N. Y, on
the 18th, 18th and 10Th of September.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

THE CoLoRED PEOPLE in the South should
have the good sense to understand that their
interests do not lie altogether with this or with
that political party, but that the interests of
the whites and blacks are both so intimately
blended that to disiDtegrate one from the 9th
er will naturally eventuate in injury to both.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

Augusta Fire Company will meet at Fire
mems Hall tonight, to consider the amended
ordinance passed by the City Council.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

LARGE ToMATo--Mrs. Elizabeth Frenger,
living in what is called "stingy hollow" five
miles from Staunton, on the road leading from
tbe Middlebrook road to Cochran's mill, has
left at our Office mammoth tomato, which
measures 10 inches around one way, and 10 inch
es another, andweighing % pounds Can book
;cbbor, or Eockh beat this
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

We are informed that there will be picnic
and dance at George G. Hawpe's saw-mill, near
Greenville, on Friday, August 10Th. The pub
lie are requested to attend and contribute sup
plies
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

itated, respondent, have frequent headache,
mouth tastes badly in the morning, irregular APP
petite and tongue coated, you are suffering from
Torpid Liver or 'sBaJiousness." In many cases
of oliver Complaint only. part of these
such cases, DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Dis
covery has no equal, as it effects perfect cures,
leaving the liver strengthened and healthy
Sold by all frst-class druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

The result of the North Carolina election for
Governor, gives force and point to the advice
put not your faith il early Geographic dis
patches"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13
SDeciGL Notices.
INITED States Internal Revenue

TINTED States Internal Revenue.
u DEPUTY COLLECTORS OFFICE,
9th District, Va.-Staunton, July ~, 1872
By virtue of Warrant for Distraint issued
to the undersigned by B. B. Bolts, Collector 9Th
District of Virginia will sell at public auction
in the City of Staunton, on
THURSDAY, 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1872
the following described real estate, levied upon
by me, to satisfy a claim for delinquent q. s.
taxes, assessed against Henry link, agent, sc.
to wit:
1st The undivided interest of Henry link il
the Home Farm" now occupied by Polly link
End, The undivided interest of Henry link il
the Furnace Tract"
The above land is situated in South Bottom
about miles South of Greenville.
Terms-Cash. Sale to take place at p. IN.
WIN. H. FRENGER,
july 30-tds Special Deputy Collector.
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HOURS FOR CLOSING THE MAILS.

The Session of the Supreme Court of Appeals
of Virginia commences in this place on Tuesday
next, August Goth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

Mr.. Greeley has recently been interviewed
by the dairymen, and in response to an inquiry
said 1.-THE best butter is undoubtedly an old
ram
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-13

EDUCATIONAL. We call special attention to
the advertisement of Messrs. W. T. Brett, grad
Uate of the University of Virginia, and j. A. j..
Funkhouser, Principals Of the Churchville
Academy. The session of this school will com-
nance on the 18th of next month. This is a
most excellent school and its terms are mode
rate Board and tuition, per session, Sl75.