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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-01-21

10000 AGENTS WANTED!
ARGE WAGES made by honest, industrious
Linen and women. so handsome Autographs
free to each agent. Address Bowen 4 Co., Ma
rion, Ohio.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-01-21
.Douchy 6 Co.'S advertisements.
A GREAT COMBINATION
Henry Ward BeeCher's

Great Literary, Family Newspaper, with which
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
Domestic Labor,

As the Baltimore San says: The most ef.
fcient agency 10 his hands of employers to over
come the difficulty of obtaining domestic service
is for American ''matrons," like those of Rome
and Greece, to show by their own example and
by the training of their daughters that they
hold "housework" honorable, and then Amer
lean girls" will be no more reluctant to under
take that kind of service than American boys
are to hire themselves for field work to farmers,
who themselves lead the way in handling ''the
shovel and the hoe" 1t is evident, however,
that all sides Of the question must be looked at
before We cen arrive at satisfactory solution
of the great problem of American housekeepers,
efficient and reliable domestic service Pre-
judice against honest industry, no matter in
what form, is unreasonable In any class, not
less 10 those who cannot live otherwise than in
those who can. No one in need of employment
is justified in refusing that for which he is COM
petent because it does not suit false social ideas
of dignity and responsibility. Real dignity and
responsibility require the performance of duty
and personal independence. It is more dis
graceful to live a life of Incidence and want. OF
of needless dependence upou others, than to ac-
cept any opportunity of honest employment.-
There is nothing in household labor more than
any other which should cause shame to any one,
nor need it involve any exposure to wrong or
insult, under any circumstances, if those who
perform it respect themselves. Self-respect,
n all stations of lfe secures the respect of 9TH
ers when accompanied by a faithful performance
of duty. 1t only requires these to make house
hold work as acceptable to INDECENT and capa-
bic American girls as any other employment.
Aside from the prejudices against it we have
mentioned, it is in itself more healthful, more
remunerative, aud affords more personal com.
fort than some other female vocations, especial
ly needlework, in which so many women wear
out their lives in incessant toll for wages which
yield them miserable pittance. If domestic
labor was more sought by needy aud industrious
women, it would effect great reliet in the con-
dition of mutitudes of women who are now re-
duced by fashionable prejudices to extreme
privation and suffering.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

VIRGINIA SCHOOL REPORT. The second an
nual report of the superintendent of public in-
struction for Virginia for the year 1872, shows
that the number of high schools maintained in
the State during the year was 1871. attended
by 7,7O1 pupils, many Of whom will shortly en-
ter colleges. TIE number of public schools in
the State is 2 2,7SS white and 907 colored total,
$685. Number Of pupils, 1l9. GAL white aud
IS. 1856 colored total, 166, 377. The number Of
teachers white, males, 2.346 females, 1866
The average salaries are for males, $3O.58 per
month females, $2S 90.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

military lite was identified with the stirring anc
mlliatary scenes Of the war of 1912, from the
disaster to Gen. Hull to its brilliant close, un.
der Harrison. Scott and Brown, receiving biz
brevet, and the wound that resulted ultimately
10 his death. at the sortie from Fort Erie in
August, 1914. He afterwards served with dis
tiustion under Gen. jackson in the Seminole
Campaign of 1917, and established the frontier
'D :, : X*4*.
WASHINGTON. % OF May, 1916.
Dear Sir After parting with your family
IN July last, came to this city. where made
arrangements to collect the troops which were
to compose the regiment to which | was at
tached To effect this object. | went to Bufa-
loe and thence to Pittsburgh, where the 9Th
regiment was organized. The troops left Pitts
hurgh on the 2lst of August, descended the
Ohio and assembled the Mississippi, and arrived
at St. Louis on the 14Gh of September.
The Indlaus on the Mississippi having re-
fused to accede to the treaty. and maintaing a
hostile attitude, preparations were Immediately
made to march an expedition into their coun-
try
This expedition, composed of the 9Th reei-
meot and 300 militia, set out from Portage de
Sioux Thirty miles above st Louis) about the
9th of October, and assembled the Mississippi
two hundred miles to the foot of the rapids.
where six companies Of the 9Th regiment built
a fortified cantonment. The indians becoming
alarmed for their situation, sent deputation
of their Chiefs to implore our protection
and forgiveness.
My health having declined very much, / OBJ
tanned furlough on the 3rd of December aud
descended the River to New Orleans, where l
spent the Winter very pleasantly and with man
fest advantage to my health, which is in great
measure restored.
sailed from New Orleans on the 22nd of
March, in the ship Harmony, for Baltimore,
where arrived on tbs 25,h of April.
shall proceed to Baltimore 10 few days,
whence shall probably proceed to New York,
where am ordered to attend Court Martial,
which will convene there on the 2ud of Sep
tember next,
remain, with respect and esteem,
Your friend,
W. A. TRIMBLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

1t is said in the Washington Chronicle that
"the people seem to consider, the increased
compensation Of Members and Senators 10 Con-
gress exceptionally odous, especially that part
of the provision which relates back 80 as to in
clude the Members and Senators of an expiring
Congress. This is generally denounced by the
country, as well as the metropolitan press, as
"a naked steal" This disapprobation comes
from the press Of both political parties. In
fact, there is not much room for party distinc-
tion in its discussion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

The BANK OF ENGLAND ROBBED. Recent
ly some American operators succeeded in pass
ing forged drafts on the West End branch of
this bank and getting about slo0, 900 on them.
A mistake, in not dating two of the acceptances,
caused inquiry and divulged the fraud, which
is pronounced the most perfect in bank annals,
by London Times. Three of the suspected par
ties have been arrested, and the other is closely
pursued and can't escape. SUindling has be-.
come a science of late,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
Old Time Shoemakers,

Editor Spectator:
There are fe,o of Staunton' s
present population, who will remember the
pleasant. stirring, genial gingerbread colored
son OF Africa, m. B. Truss" whose charac-
teristic advertisement | have found on a
scrap of the old Republican Farmer" of 1920
1.-The immediate predecessor Of the SPECTATOR
and now enclose to you. Take care of it, for
regard it as relic of past age. Few OF
the soos of Crispin of the present day would
think of riding once a month to Lewlsburg,
Union, Warm Springs. &c, to measure the
ped0l extremltles of their patrons. x.
BooT AND SHOE MANUFACToRY.-The sub
scriber wishes to inform his friends and the
public generally, that he still continues to car
ry on the above business at bis stand, uext door
to Mrs. Chambers tavern, in his usual way,
jogging along. He has an assortment OF leath-
er from the North. for the purpose of manufso-
turing Boots and Shoes He will not say any
thing about the dexterity of his performance,
neither workmonship, leather nor time but In
these three particulars in time past he has
pleased his customers and he feels hope that
longer experience will do more so. He Is sor-
ry that be cannot carry this business on In all its
various branches, for the want OF suficiency OF
hands, for he only has fourteen hapds People at
distance need not be at the trouble of sending
their measures, for he will go and take them
for Bath court, and the regions round, in his
monthly ride; Greepbrier, Monroe and one
wing of Botetourt in his quarterly circuit
There is promising village in Pendleton called
Franklin. he has been written to fer to visit,
and at March court he means to appear there
to take their measures and set down their
names, and repeat the visits, him or his fore
man, every month 10 the year.
N B He will sell for two cents less than
the most reduced prices
NJ. B. TRUSS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

The new internal revenue district of Virginia
(the ninth, just created, comprises the coun-
ties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Franklin, Henry
and Patrick. By the change Craig and Bote-
tourt counties are taken from the sixth district
and put in the fifth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
g6
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Poetry.
when I am Dead and Buried.

I
When Pm dead and buried, then
There will be mourning among men.
l hear one musing on my dust:
''How hard he fought to win his crust"
And one, He was too sensitive
In this cold wntered world to live"
Another, weeping, ''Ah, how few
So gentle hearted and so true"
II met him only once, and yet
think never shall forget
The strange sad look in his young eyes,"
One other says, and then with wise
And solemn baking head-.'No doubt
The hot heart burnt that frail frame out"
II.
Good friends, discount on your griefl
a little present help were worth
More than a sorrow-strickeE earth
When am but withered leaf
Anoutstretched hand were better to me
Than your glib graveyard sympathy.
You need not weep for, and sigh for, and sain
me
After you've starved me-drive me dead.
Say do you hear? What want is bread
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

There are natures in which, if they love US,
we are conscious of having sort of baptism
and conservation they bind us over to rectitude
and purity by their pure belief about us; and
our sins become the worst kind of sacrilege
which tears down the Invisible altar of trust.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Out of two hundred and fOrty-nine patients
In the inebriate asylum at Binghampton, N. Y,
one hundred and twenty-one are children of
drunkards, from which the deduction is infera.
Bile that the habit is in some degree hereditary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

A TRUE SIMILE.-We have often looked for
sentence that would clearly explain it. A
Western paper kindly supplies the want in this
beautiful simie: You might as we'll attempt
to shampoo an elephant with thimbleful of
soapsuds as to attempt to do business and ignore
advertising"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
Whether / Love Thee.

Whether love thee, ask the stars,
To which so oft breathed my hopes and fear
Whether love thee, ask the rose
I sent thee, bedewed with lovers tears,
Whether love thee, ask the stream
In which thy lovely image have seen.
Whether love thee. ask thyself
Though | have never told my love to thee.
Whether love thee, ask mine eyes.
In them my love forever thou will see.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Charles H. Lewis. of Virginia. United States
minister to Portugal, has rendered his resigna-
ton. 1t is understood in Washington that bis
successor viii be appointed from the Pacific
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

The New York Herald thinks that the pro-
ceediDgs of the late Congress, taken generally.
will be apt to hasten the passing away Of the
Radical party as at present organized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

The names of all the members of Congress
who refuse to take the extra pay" as voted
at the late session, ought to be preserved and
published. Il would seem that this extra
pay business, with the exception Of the Credit
Mobilier, is the most unpopular game that
was played By the last Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
Liquors..

M. BRUCE'S
"A. Augusta County. Va,
OLD RYE WHISKEY,
Is Copper Distilled and Rectifed under tn the
personal supervision of the proprietor expressly
for Medicinal, Family and frstclas Bar-room
use. Il has no superior and is warranted pure and
free from adulteratlon.
To get it, send your orders with the CASH to
A. M. BRUCE,
Stsunton, Augusta County,
snr;l 40 If Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
LIGHT IS BREAKING

Through the harsh noises of our day
A low, sweet prelude finds its way;
Through clouds of doubt and creeds of fear,
a light is breaking, calm and clear.
That song of love, now low and far,
Ere long shall swell from star to star
That light the breaking day, which tips
The golden spired Apocalypse IL Whtttier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

1dleness, like fever, soon is caught,
And to the grave hath many subject brought,
1t grows to waste, to canker and decay,
Wearing the prescious core of life away.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

NFFINGER, CRAIG, d CO., Real
Estate Agents, StauntOn. Va.IAt-
tention given to The purchase and sale of lands
the Valley of Virginia. Parties desiring to to
DO 90 well to place them in our hands, as we have
superior advantages in disposing of them; %a.
Refer by permission to M: Harvey Ehnger,
ESQ, and Messrs. Echols, Bell q Catlett, Staun-
Special attention paid to renting property in
tho 1Citv of Staunton. mar 8 1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
The Smile of Death.

No smile is like the smile of death,
When all good musings past
Rise waited with the parting breath.
The sweetest, though the last Rebls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
February 17th, 1920.
a Scrap Of History.

"a NC1dp V4 AAStUAys
Editor Spectator:
As scrap of history, | send
you copy of the enclosed receipt. If a far
mer. at that date, could pay .fUe dollars to-
wards opening steep, tortuous pathway, across
the Blue Ridge, at the distance of twenty-five
miles from his door, what ought he now to pay
for securing good McAdamized road, or a
railroad at his door?
''Jas. A. McCue, to J. Kiger, Dr.-For the
making of the road across Turks Captive
dollars.
Reed the above in full this 23rd May, 1928
David Ross" ANTIQUARY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

w III. WELLER has just received by
w. Express very pretty 1t of Ham
burg Edges and Inserting, to which he invites
the attention Of the ladies. mart
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
An Appeal to the Central Executive Com
mlttee-Let US Sound Trampets and Ad.
vance Banners.

An Appeal to the Central Executive Com
mlttee-Let US Sound Trampets and Ad-
vance Banners.
The Radicals, says the Norfolk Tarqiaian, are
10 motion and are bent on carrying the State
by assault. This means death to the garrison,
and We call on Mr. Daniel to sound note of
warning and preparation to our people without
delay. AS the case stands, the hum of pre-
paration comes from the camp of the enemy :
we hear the tread of their masses moving into
position, and know that they are inspired with
the hope of victory.
But from our lines we hear no sound, save
that given from the Press, and the cry of these
sentinels is sometimes uncertain. The great
heart of the people is right: but it beats with a
saddened pulse. They wait for the order of
battle; and when great journal like the Rich
mond Whig speaks of the $50. called Conserva-
tive party it is time for the official head OF
the party thus described to bestir himself, and
send forth rallying cry to the people.
There is no time to lose In the campaign
We have the majority, and this majority can be
brought out; out, in order to do this, the Gen.
tral Executive Committee must bestir itself
and sound the call ito Armsr' To gentle
man so we'll informed as Dir. Daniel it is not
necessary to say more; but, apart from bis
sagacity, we have a stronger appeal to him in
his devotion to Virginia Let him gird I'D bis
loinsl Let him put foot in stirrupl Let him
sound trumpet and advance bannersl Let him
put the Conservative masses in motion, SO that
they may be in position in ample time to meet
the enemy, who is now in motion in bis march
upon US, front, flank and rear.
Englishmen have purchased the Meadow
Brook farm" near Charlottesville, for S., 500
cash. aud the "Vlne land Farm" near Gordons.
| vile, for So, $50
Commodore Vaoderbit has given $500. 600
to Bishop McTyeire, OF Southern Methods,
Church, to establish University in Tennessee.
Every business house in Lawrenceburg, Ken
lucky, except tin shop, has been burned, in
Guiding tavern and bank.
Good horses can be brought in Petersburg at
from $500 to $3.50 per pair. Single horses in
proportion.
1t is whispered in literary circles that Mr.
Carlyle s works will shortly be translated into
English.
The first and last thing that is required of
genius, Is the love Of truth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
Incidents of tho War of 1912.

Editor Spectator:
Enclosed is letter from the
late Col. w. A Trimble to relation in this
county, giving an incident or two of history,
which perhaps have not been published. HIS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Rabbits are worth five cents each in Kansas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
Hardware.

0LOWS AND CASTHNGS.-We have
lust received a large supply OF McCor-
mick's celebrated Plows-price $50; also
large lot of his plow points-price 81 cents each
Cali and get the best Plow and most d~raots
p0'N' '0N WOODS g. GILKESON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

TAILORING TAILORING! !.--The
co-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves & Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
and the business will hereafter be conducted by
P. B. Graves alone. -,
He has reduced his prices for cash, and will do
all kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring busi-
ness, in the very best manner, and at figures, SO
low that no one will fail to be satisfied. He has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
hv DR.. B B. Donaghe as an Office, and vites
all his fl lends and the public generally to give
him call.
v2n b. HkA ES
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

ID for the Willoughby celebrated
Gum Spring Drill,
with Crowelrs Guano Attachment.
These Drills are too we'll known in this COM
munity to need anything more than the above
WOODS & GILKESON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

ArNTIC E.-TO Persons wishing 70
~ take the Benefit of the
BA NKRU UP Il la W!
Congress having declared the Bankrupt Ex-
emption of about TacentyJ flee Hundred Dostars'
ments, &C., and as this Law expires by limita-
ton on lsT DAY OF JULY, 1873, the under
signed, having provided themselves with all ne ne,
until hat time, for the especial purpose of secu-
ring discharges in Bankruptcy,
CHAS. GRATTAN,
A. S. MAUZY.
S-Mr Grattan can be found at his office
= with the Sheriff. and Mr.. MauZy at his office,
Southeast corner of the Courthouse. next door
to N K Trouts. IeAo-4W
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
IN6LOyS9sg.
TOSEPH HAMMERS.
EaAhiOuahl0 Tailor.

T beg leave to inform the citizens of Staunton
that have permanently located in the city for
the purpose of carrying on the TAlLOklNG ,
BUSIN ESS in all its branc hes and Will spare
no pains to give satisfaction to all who will give
me q call. ALL WORK INSUKE
Shop at present over Mr.. M. ?. Funkhouser's
store, but after the first of April, in the room
now occupied by Mrs. Taliaferro, on Augusta
et root mar11-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

VA HENKEL, WI. D.,
"A Physician aud SurgeOns-
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
Respectfully tenders his professional services to
the public, and may be consulted at his once at
all hours.
@r Special attention given to Surgery.
Ofice-Corner of Main and Augusta streets
entrance on Augusta street. 1e4-1y
B P9REEsE. R. 3. HAM!LIUH'
MEDICAL CO-PARTNERSA1P
iva Drs. REESE s. HAM lLTON
have associated themselves with view to the
exclusive treatment of Diseases of Women and
Children, and respectfully tender their services
to the public. JanI4-U
NTOTICE.-Ia am still in possession of all the
~ forms prescribed by the Judges OF the ou-
preme Court the United States tten5nn IN to
sYch cases: The Homestead exemption is good
in bankruptcy from 9Th July SS asaddsas
to enforce the payment of all such debts. -,
Ny Office in the second story OF fToy my Court Court
bnildines, J. b. WATTS,
an1s Atty-at-law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

RRESTON A. BAYLOR,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW AND SOLlCl-
TOR IN CHANCERY, STANTON, Va, prac-
tees in all the Courts of Augusta and adjoining
counties.
OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his
father, Col. Geo. Baylor, decd, on Augusta st.,
annosita the Court house. nOZl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

TEAVY PULLED CLOTHS.-A few
III pieces of GA Winchester Fulled Cloths
very superior-at moderate prices-by
90 g BAKER BROS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-05-30
Sans GloHes-Sans COr.ets.

The New York correspondent: Of the st.
Lcui. Republican discour.eth on the new
French modes:
The latest French made dresses are
dresses no more: they are mere drapings
with the fearfully low necks. absence OF all
sleeves. a mere strap going over the naked
shoulder. joining the dress at the smal! OF
the back and the pit of the stomach. The
skirt is strangely and wonderfully hung.
II caps and folds; it is caught high at the
hip. or in the back, and is shaped tightly
about the entire figure. From beneath this
draperv streams out two-yard train. Out
door costumes are made. as far as the
drapery is concerned. in the same style.
These fashions demand revolving pedes.
tails, and what dancers term the ''slOw
movements" No dress of this kind could
be taken on its owners back in hurry
anywhere. Of course, corsets and good
deemed indispensable. vii! have to be taken
of for the Empire waist. At very
swell wedding reception lately the high.
toned bellies held their arms like trussed
fowls. to prevent the silk and lace suspend.
ers that did duty as dress-walsts from fall.
ing of their shoulders. the same bridal
party were. to the number OF dozen. pho
tographed. and if l were to send copy up
to Connecticut I'd not only be prayed tor
in the churches as enc lost. but la be liable
to Indictment for sending indecent pictures
by mail.
No gloves. That's dreadful .or nice looks:
No corsets: That's bad for comfort: and
no waists to our dresses. and that's going
to be cool for summer. it it possesses no
Otles decided advantage.