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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-07-02
Notice to Teachers.

yNSHE Board of Examiners of Monroe county
will hold meeting for the examination OF
Teachers, at Woods6eld, on -.n
Saturday, July 90, 1872.
IT is important that the standard of Monroe
coupty teachers should be advanced, and appll'
cants will do well to bear this in mind.
Attendance upon, the sessions OF the Teach
ers' Institute will be regarded as an indication
of the wish of the teacher to avail himself oi
all the means of self-improvement, and as re-
commendation to the good opinion OF the Exam
liners.
No applicant will be enrolled after O'Clock
A. NJ. A fee of fifty cents is required by law
from each applicant as condition of exanlna
ton, and must be paid in advance.
Bv order Of the Board.
je1Sw5. j. W.DoHEhff OlefA'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-07-02
Useful Water Tables,

cubic foot, 1,72S inches, is 75 gal
Ions, and weighs 625 lbs.
l gallon, 231 cubic inches, weighs
1888 lbs.
1000 gallons weighs S,33S lbs. -
27,000 gallons will cover acre l inch
deep. ~
1000 gallons per hour, constantly
flowing, is equal to . inches without
pressure constantly flowing, as from
box through an orifce 1 inch by . in
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-07-02
"The Goose Hangs High"

Well, if you must know the origin of
"the goose hangs high" here it is.t-s
You know the large, bark goose, called
tile Canada goose" These, always ny
northward in focks in the early springs
and are under leader, who -headse the
column. and at brief intervals utters d
deep, dull cry-.shonk, honk, honk !"
From this note they are called in tile
west and southwest ''honkers - IF the
weather is fair, and the prospects, pTeasl
ant, the geese fly straight northward,
high in the air. the leader s.honkipgn,
loudly as he flies, But il otherwise
they fly lower, and in anticipation ,pt
storms break up their triangular shaped
organization, and hunt tor q place OF
aighting. Thence comes the soreible
and meaning expression everything il
lovely when the goose honks high" the
word ''honks" having been misupder,
stood, OF corrupted into "hangs"" hy
the whites. who heard it. The Louis,
vile Commercial, which is our authority
for this statement, says the. expression
has been heard years ago, used BY the
negroes in the Mississippi valley, ~ y
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-07-02
Dried Peach Pudding,

Cut in small pieces one pint of dried
peaches, wash them, and boil in just
enough water to cover them. When
they are tender, add two table spoOntuls
of brown sugar, and boil few minutes
longer, when they will resemble cooked
raisins Make a stiff batter of three
eggs, one tablespoonful Of butter, one
teacup of sweet milk, one teaspoonful
of soda and two of cream of-tartar, sift-
ed in quart of -four. You will not
have to use all of the flour-just enough
to make q stiff batter Stir your peach
es in the batter and bake in buttered
pan, and you will have Il delicious pud-
ding, which no one can tell from one
made of raisins. Serve with butter
sauce
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-07-02
Woodsfield High School.

yyyHE next session OF this School will COM
n H9mence on Monday, july 10, 1877,
and continue ten weeks While our invitation
is to all who desire an education, yet we espe-
cially solicit the attendance of young Ladies
and Gentlemen wishing to qualify themselves
for teaching, or who may desire knowledge OF
the higher branches of Mathematics, Sciences
or Languages.
a,.,rs EXPENSES: .-.. -t.- ..
We take pleasure in announcing that students
can obtain boarding and suitable rooms furnish
ed at public houses, at very reasonable rates.
Tbere are also private boarding-houses here at
which students can be well accommodated.
4l;u-ui - TUITION: -.fr..
Common branches, .y.s r4,a-... 90 W "
| Higher branches, .. ..-r s,.. o w w
Languages each, extra, -. l "
Tuition required in advance, and no deduc
ton made unless in case of protracted illness
| When YOU come to Woodsfield call on US, se'
our school and manner of instruction. For tur
ther information, address
my14m2. Il. =. GRAhAM'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-07-02
MIX statistics.

Sixteen quarts of pure milk are re-
quired TO make one pound of butter,
and ten quarts to make one pound of
cheese. When butter is forty cents a
pound, and cheese eleven cents, one
pound of butter equals in value sixteen
quarts of milk, and returns two and
one half cents per quart to the dairy
man. But one round of cheese from
ten quarts Of milk only gives him one
and one eleventh cents pcflquart for the
milk.-Ohio Farmer.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-07-02

EEThe following humorous descrip-
tion of Yankee, is from poem read
at historical celebration at Hartford,
Connecticut. E
"He would kiss Queen till he raised blister
With his arm around her neck and his old
felt hat on;
Would address the King with the title of Mis-
ter
| And asl, him the PR'cS of the throne that n,
| sat on"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-07-02
Administrators Notice.

1IoTICR is hereby given, that the under.
IN signed was, on the 25th day of May,lo7z
snpointsd, by the Probate Court OF monroe
.onutv. Ohio, Administrator OF the estate
of lanes NJ. Black, deceased.
maasw3, ThoMAS NUM- NJ
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-07-02

wEmerson says: "Do not hang o
dismal picture on your wall, and do not
deal with sables and gloom in your con-
versation" 81" .qi"s s..f"a
Beecher follows with: "Away. with
these fellows who 60 howling through
life, all the while passing for birds OF
paradise. He that cannot laugh and be
gay should look we'll to himself. He
should fast and pray until his face breaks
forth into light" t t
Talmage then takes up the strain
"Some of the people have an idea ths,
they comfort the afflicted when they
groan over them. Don't drive hearse
through a mans soul. When you bind
broken bone Of the soul, and you wan
splints, do not make them of cast IRON
After such counseing and admoni
tious, lay aside your long faces.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-07-02
A Simple Rule,

Formation of the plural noun offer
annoys writer's, and printers have theiI
brains racked many times to know
whether the copy is correct. Here. is
one simple rule, which is easily remem
bered, and if observed by write s would
save printers much trouble: Nouns end
ing in ey form their plurals regularly by
adding s; as key, keys; monkey, mon
keys. journey, journeys; attorney, attor
neys,; money moneys. Ignorance leads
some persons to write attornies and
monies, instead of the correct spelling
The word whisky has no in it, and it;
plural is whiskies not whiskeys.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-07-02

Berlin, Prussia, has twelve public IL
braries, with 1924 volumes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27
From the Coast Review. |

MT. SOLON, VA, June 10Th, 1872.
Mr.. EDITOR: You will no doubt feel sur
prised to hear that the quiet denizens of our
village, hid away here 10 the N. w. corner OF
of these mornings they will be aroused from
their Rip Van Wrinkle sleep by the snort of the
steam engine of the narrow-guage railroad from
Washington city to the city of st. Louis, via
North River Gap, Point Pleasant, Cincinnati,
&C. Yet it is even so. The company was or
ganized at Luray, in Page county, on the 18th
inst, and Col Peter B. Borst of that village.
the energetic originator of the scheme, obtained
last winter, at the hands of our legislature,
quite a, liberal charter. He left this morning
for st. Louis, to appear before the Board OF
Trade OF that enterprising city on Tuesday next,
as we'll as an assemblage Of railroad presidents
who are connected with the several roads con-
centrating there. This scheme. to you who are
familiar with our part Of the State, will not
seem as visionary as the one proposed few
months since to the people of Denver, to con-
meet that city with Ell Paso, on the Rio Grande,
a distance OF l, 400 miles, through an unlnhablt-
ed region, subject to the devastation OF the
prowling Indian; and yet this most important
road is now being rapidly built
When next you visit your old home, in the
notdistant future, let us indulge the hope that,
at ST. Louis, you will from that point to this
make personal test OF the lnnumerabie ad-
vantages of the NARROW GAUGE.
We understand that Col. Borst passed thro'
Mt. Scion few days ago accompanied by Col.
Osborne lately Chief Engineer of the Schuyl-
kill and and Reading r. b., and who has been
appointed to the same position on the Washing
ton, Cincinnati and st Louis r. R. na,roac
guaee The Col. was taking the elevation on
the route, as far as Monterey via North River
Gap. and expected to get through in few days.
Col. Borst assured friend upon whom he call
ed, that corps Of engineers will commence the
Survey in few days, and it is his expectation
now, if no unforeseen difficulty rises to begin
grading soithin 80 days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27
270 JULY eth. fS70
Great
VHCH&D H& N
FOR THE
WEED
SEWING MACHLNE.

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 Hone Ma
chimes, Home Shuttle and the Davis and after
thorough test I find the Weed runs lighter, and
the works are easier to get at and cleanse
PREFER THE WEED TO EITHER OF THE ONES
TRIED OF. any I HAVE SEEN. for Leather and
CLOTH machine. I can with the Weed do the
stitching around the tops of Boots and Shoes and
with the same machine sew the finest ctotA or
nsaszin" For full particulars call at J. W. New
toms Store on Augusta Street. could give a
Hundred certificates from parties who have pur-
chased from me, and are now using the Ma
chimes to their entire satsfaction-did 1 deem it
necessary. Sold on the lease plan. Every ma
chine warranted and entire satisfaction guaran-
teed. Very Respectfully,
julys i. W, NEWTON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27
~ Remember the Excursion to Richmond
on the 28th of August.

VITALIzE THE HAIR.-Why does the hair be-
come harsh and dry-why does it fall out-why
does it become gray Simply because the life
has gone out of it. The fbers draw sustenance
from the scalp as the grass draws aliment from
the soil, and when the supply of nutriment is
cut off in either case the product withers and
dies. At the first symptom of decay, therefore,
the unfed or half-fed roots of the hair should be
refreshed and reinforced with LYONS KATHAI-
RON, the only preparation which will nourlsh
the flaments and keep them in a vigorous con-
dition after they have begun to suffer from de-
ficiency. of their natural stimulant. AS long as
the Kathairon is faithfully used, with proper
degree of friction, morning and evening, SO long
will it be impossible for the hair to whiten or
fall out from the scalp.
Mg~ Remember the Excursion to Richmond
on the 28th of August
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27

ya6hpasx1cS~ SUEEOh14&O LIE 0OO - =
HSEaS2 Apart from all political differences,
such as are now agitating the Country, the
South should support her own schools and col
leges, her own manufactures, her own mechan-
les, and above all, her own medicinal prepara-
tions when skillfully concocted and for the rea-
son that Southern physicians, chemists and phar-
maceutists understand the diseases of the South
ern climate far better than scientific men OF
different latitude possibly can, and should there
fore be the better prepared to prescribe reme-
dies More than quarter of a century ago,
Physician of marked distinction in Virginia,
discovered after great labor, and unfailing rem
edy for DYSPEPSIA, DIARRHGA, and 9TH
er diseases of the stomach and bowels, and after
testing its efficacy in hundreds of cases, with the
most complete success, determined to give 1t to
the world, under the name of BAKERS PRE-
MUM BITTERS. At his death the recipe
passed into the hands of the present proprietor
and for the past thirty years, despite the efforts
of ouacks to supersede it, for truth is as impos-
sible to be soiled by any outward touch as the
sunbeam, it has been steadily working its way
into public favor restoring the careworn and
emaciiated Dyspeptic to health and vigor reju-
venating the premature old from indigestion,
strengthening the weak and enfeebled, and dis
nelling from hundreds of families the use OF
those poisonous minerals, which, at one time,
were administered with deadly effect for every
malady. North or South, East or West, these
Bitters have no equal as tonic, are entirely
harmless to ell ages, and sexes. and will prove
beneficial in every condition of life.
Sold by Druggists and Country Merchants ev-
ervwhere Z. BAKER, Proprietor,
iune II IF Richmond. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27
Schools.
OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL

NAALAN SCtAOOAl-lOcdtcu
~ at Doe Hill, Highland county, Va-wll
open its End session September IL.
Maximum charges, including fuel, ngnts,
washing, &C., $1,000
A conveyance from the Institution Will meet
students at Staunton or Buffalo Gap, by giving
a weeks notice to the principal For further
particulars address
au20 Doe Hill, Highland county, Va.
Rockingham Register please copy two months
and send bill to this office.
OTAUNTON MALE ACADEMIES.
- sion commences the 10th of September and
closes the middle of June following.
Terms-For Board. Tuition. Lights, &c $3.50.
per entire session. For Tuition alone, $5O-one
half payable the 10th of September, remainder
the LIST of February. For circular apply to
au2O- c. E, YOUNG, Principal
|NHURCHVILLE ACAD Z IVY
" Churchville, Augusta county, Va.
w. T. BRETT. Grad Univ. of Va.) Principal.
j. A. ]. FUNKHOUSER,-.. -.;...-.. Associate.
mence the 18th of September 1872, and continue
nine months The course of instruction embra-
ces English Language and Literature, Latin,
Greek, French Mathematics and Book keeping.
TERMs-Board and Tuition, per session, lex
elusive of washing) $175.00
For Circulars, &C., address either the Princi-
pal or Associate.
Extracts from Testimonials:
1 ask leave to recommend Mr.. w. L. Brett to
the consideration of those who may be DESTROYS
of obtaining the services of competent teacher
of youth w. 81. MCGUFFEY,
Prof. Moral Phil. U. Va.
7 commend him to the public as gentleman
IF high character, and good teacher
NJ T.. JAMES, M. d.,
Medical College, Richmond, Va
With ample opportunities of knowing what
Gov T can confidently recommend Prof. Brett
as teacher of rare qualifications, particularly
in his clear and comprehensive views OF educa,
lion his facility in imparting instruction, and
lis s4n sound judgment and untiring industry and
na5severance in discharging the duties OF his
Pc .ofosaSon PATTERSON FLETCHER,
Pastor of Presbyterian Church,
20 q, Churchville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27
Married..

In Staunton, on the 18th of August, by Rev,
Gee. B. Taylor, Mr.. JAMES LUCAS to Mrs. MA
RY LANDLORD.
On the 14th instant. at Augusta Church, by
the Rev. Isaac w. K. Handy, Mr.. GEO Il.
On the 9Th instant, by Rev Martin CARRIER,
Mr.. JOS s. SCHRoGAN and Miss COLUMBIA
JANE HAwKINs-both of this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27
Special Notices.

X7ERGINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court Of Bath county,
on Monday. the 9Th day Of August 1872
VIM. H. Revercomb, who sues for the benefit of
Bolar A. Brown, ......... Plaintiff,
against
Daniel G. Hamilton, in his own right and as
administrator C. t. a. of Charles Hamilton, de-
ceased Charles B. Hamilton, Samuel Hamilton,
James Y Hamilton, Benjamin Hamilton, Henry
Given and Julia his wife, and Henry s. Davis,
and Nancy his wife, ......... Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to enforce a judg-
ment lien of the Plaintiff against the estate of
Charles Hamilton, deceased and have a settle
ment of said estate. And it appearing by salts
factory evidence that the Defendants, James v.
Hamilton, Henry Given, and Julia his wife, and
Harvey S. Davis and Nancy his wife, are not in
habitants of this State, the motion of the
plaintiff it is ordered that they do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
order, and do what is necessary to protect their
interest A copy-teste,
VIM II. MCDANNALD clerk
Stephenson, %. q. au20-4y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27

Some of the papers of the State have mistakes
in the electoral ticket at the head of their col
umns. The Warren Sentinel observe is in
the number. 1t is important to have all the
names strictly correct.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27
YENO CONSUMPTTVES !!

N
been permanently cured of that dread disease,
Consumption, by simple remedy, is anxious to
make known to his fellow-sufferers the means of
cure. To all who desire it. he will send a copy
of the prescription used, free of charged, with
which they will find SURE CURE FOR CoNsUMP-
TON, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c. Parties wish
ing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
1874 Penn Street, Williamsburg, N. Y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27

On Saturday;next the Townships of this county
and the wards of this city will each elect two
delegates to represent them in the Congressional
Convention which will meet in this place on
Thursday next. The Township meetings will
he held at o clock and the Ward meetings at
O'Clock P. NJ. The Superintendent of the Town
ship and Ward meetings will preside. We hope
that good delegates will be chosen-sueh as will
fairly represent the sentiment of the people and
be creditable to the county,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27

CAMP-MEETINa--A Camp-meeting for MT.
Sidney Circuit, M. E. Church South, will be
held at Pleasant Grove Church. fnear Thornton
Berry's, beginning Friday, September 9th Inc
public are invited to attend. We extend cor
dial invitation to Christians of all denominations
Incorporate with us in this effort to push forward
the work of the Lord. No hucksterng will be
allowed within "The Limits Prescribed by Law.
JOHN W. WOLF, Pastor.
viz & vim please COW.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27

We invite attention to the advertisement OF
Dr. r. S. PowelPs preparations, found in another
column. DR. Powell is an Eastern Virginian
and is endorsed as a reliable gentleman by the
Richmond and other papers. as well as by ac-
quaintances in this place. He places his prepare
lions upon their merits, and only asks that they
be tried before purchasing He will be here
long enough to give persons an opportunity to
satisfy themselves as to the merit of those prep
arations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27
Special Notices.
FOR THE NEW FIRM!!
II

III J. j. 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, II re,
CURED and any remnants on hand will be sold
regardless of Cost We mean what we say II
you don't believe it, COME AND SEE FOB
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, Gall 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
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
..Kid-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. MCMAHON.
july Off
A Card to my Friends and Custom
ers.-Having associated myself with Mr.. j. j.
Mcmahon, successor to N. b. Hendry, tender
many thanks for the patronage so literally be-
slowed upon me heretofore and hope by talr
dealing and strict attention 10 business, to merit
continuance of the same l will guarantee that
none shall go away dissatisfied.
We are adding new goods to our eommodlous
establishment every day. Call and look around
even if you do not want to buy.
Very truly, A. WHITE. =
Ms- Mr.. VIM. A Bantz, the celebrated cut
ter and filter, is ready at all times to measure
you.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27

On Saturday week wagon loaded with wheat
ran over and instantly killed Emma s. Miller,
aged years, daughter of Rev. BENZ. Miller,
living near Greenmount in Rockingham county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27

We invite attention to the advertisement of
large sale and renting of property" by Mr.. ID.
A. Picker, one of the live men of the Valley
and one of the livest of the live.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27

The two exhibitions of Coles circus and me-
nagerie in this place in the afternoon and even
ing of Thursday last were well attended and
fully met the expectations of the great number
who witnessed them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27

General Averil declares that the people wan
peace, and that the demand for it is more i'm
perative to-day than ever. He does not believe
in keeping up class distinctions, nor does he
think that convention Of soldiers, called ''fol
the purpose Of controlling or influencing the
political action either Of late comrades. or o.
other citizens, is in keeping with the spirit Of
our Democracy. AS against Grant he is fol
Greeley, and closes his letter by asking:
rs it not our imperative duty to replace al
Executive who has shown himself officially in
competent, and in many ways Objectionable, b5
man of the people and not of Ring-a mar
whose unquestioned honesty, intelligence and
marvellous industry will enable him SO to con-
DUCT the executive affairs that the Genera
Government shall do its duty toward relieving
the miseries end ills that have disheartened and
paralyzed the South and delayed our Union fol
seven weary years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27

Why is it that goods ordered by freight from
Philadelphia and Baltimore are detained on the
route sometimes as long as month There is a
screw loose somewhere.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-08-27
1872. JULY 9TH. 1872.
Great decline in the prices of
Millinery and Dress Goods.

Millinery and Dress Goods.
IF you wish bargains call early at
=. w. NEWTON'S
Fancy Dry Goods end Notion Ho~se;
Constantly on hand Dry Goods, Cotton Cloths,
Caiicoes Notions in great, Variety,
Boots, Shoes, bats, DC.
Jet, Tortoise hell and Milton Gold Jewelry.
If YOU wish to have 40 REGRETS for not hav-
ing secured the best bargains now offering in the
city, do not fail to call before purchasing, and ex
anime my stock.
Thankful for past favors, l remain yours, i'm
patiently j. w. NEWTON.
p July ytf-v &vv copy.