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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

The above tables have been complied from
the best sources, and present facts which are re-
markable. Scotland was the first country in
modern times to establish universal education,
and has to-day probably the best educated pop
ulation In the world. 1t is said that her college
attendance Is one to every l 900 of her popula-
ton. Germany comes next in the educational
list and she has at college one to 2, 500, whilst
England, heretofore without universal educa-
ton, but with upper schools of the first order.
has only one college studentto $500 of her pop-
ulation.
1t is worthy of note that when the white
population alone is considered, Virginia has a
larger proportion of her sons in superior insti-
tutions probably than any State or country in
the world And even when the entire negro
population Is included 10 the estimate, she is the
first on the continent, and second only to Scot
land among all nations! Without having fol-
lowed the calculation into past years, my know
ledge OF the general facts leads me to believe
that our State has been entitled to this distinc.
ton tor many years, and that Virginia has had
for generation Or more, and that she has to-
day, a larger proportion ofhtghly educated men
than any other State or country upon earth =
How this came to be So and what effect it has
had on her character as State, and In giving
her the commanding influence which she go
long welded among the States, the superirten-
dent does not now inquire.
What stronger evidence could be presented
OF the love of Vrginians for the higher branches
OF learning than the fact that it cannot be
quenched, or even partially suppressed, by the
punching poverty which now overspreads the
There is an economical aspect of this subject,
which should not be disregarded. Omitting
Hampton we had in Virginia during the year
1872-'73, 1887 students at our colleges, of whom
0l3 came from other States. These have GER
talnly expended within the State, for all pur
poses. an average of $500 each, which would
make an aggregate of $780, 500. Then We had
LIZA OF cur own boys at college. Suppose they
had all, for want of colleges at home, gone into
other States for education, they would have car
RED out OF the State $4,000 If they could
not have all gone, SO much the worse. But on
the supposltion of all going, the difference would
be nearly 81, 000, OOO So that according to this
view our colleges are selling education. and oc-
caslonlng trade to the amount of near ST. 600
600 annually. Add to this the money value
added to our Virginia students by the educa-
ton they are receiving and we easily get anoth-
er 81 900 per annum. And even then we
DO not touch the higher form of value impart-
ed by these institutions IN the enno6tng of the
people, This money value of educated men hes
been discussed in both of the previous reports
of the superintendent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

TAILORING TAILORING !!---The
Il co-partnership heretofore existing between
ayes g. 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
all kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring bus
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
py DR.. B B. Donaghe as an office, and vites
al his fl lends and the public generally to give
him call.
nov3O P B. GRAVES.
FOOD CLOTHS and CASSIMEKE
VT The subscriber has on hand for sale on
the best terms French and English Cloths and
Cassimeres. He has received the latest styles of
Fashions, and is prepared to furnish and fit GUS
toners in the best style.
JAS. OREAR,
oct7-tf Shop in rear of Spectator" Office.
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:" HI. WELLER, two doors West of the
W. Valley Bank, is constantly receiving
additions to his already we'll assorted stock, and
while he does not propose to sell his stock for
cost or less than cost is determined not to be
| undersold for the cash by any merch ant in the
| city. So if you want bargains commensurate
with the times, be sure to call on him before
| making your purchases elsewhere. no25
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
Pianos.

UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS
GOLD s. SILVER MEDALS, WERE
AWARDED TO CHARLES M.
STIEFF FOR THE BEST Pr
ANO, IN COMPETITION
WITH ALL THE
Leading Manufacturers an the Country.
Office and WarerOSms.
No. 9 N. Liberty Street BALTIMORE, Md.
The superiority of the Unrivaled Stieff Piano
Forte is conceded by all who have compared it
with others. In their New Grand Square Scale,
u Octaves, the manufacturer has succeeded in
making the most perfect Piano Forte possible.
Prices will be found as reasonable as consistent
with thorough workmanship.
A large assortment of Second hand Pianos al
ways on hand, from $75 to $500.
We are agents for the celebrated Burdett Cab
met, Parlor and Church Organs all styles and
prices, to suit every one, guaranteed to be fully
equal to any made
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 1900 Southerners, 900 of whom
are Virginians,) two hundred North Carolnians,
one hundred and fifty East Tennesseeans and
others throughout the South, who have bought
the Steff Piano since the close of the war;
JOEL ETTINGER,
apis If Agent for Staunton, Va.
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NURNlTURE! FURNITURE :!

Purchasers of Furniture can save from
20 to 80 per cent. by buying from
S. H. WILKES,
whose rooms are crowded with every description
of home manufactured and imported
Wilkes Patent Bed Spring!
which is universally recognized by the sick and
well to be the only comfortable Spring Bed in
the market. It can be changed in second to
throw your body in any desired position and is
being extensively manufactured. and guaranteed
to fit any Bedstead or Cot. They are warranted
for five years with proper usage. and cost only
the small sum of So for double bed
Neutrality-suspicious., Walnut, Rosewood and
Metallic Cases, always on hand and will be fur
nished promptly. S. M. WILKES,
ap15-tf Staunton. Va.
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Furniture.
Furniture.
GREAT ATTRACTION, FOR FAM
VI lilies & ALL PERSONS WANTING
FURNITURE.
j. A. e. Y. NH. BTCKLE'N.

MAIN STREET, STANTON, VIRGINIA
We have now on hand and are manufacturing
every day, and receiving from tn e Eastern cities,
the most attractive and desirable Furniture ever
offered in this market There is nothing in the
Furniture line we cannot furnish as good and as
cheap as can be purchased in the Valley, or the
State We call attention to few articles such
as Parlor and Chamber Sets of Walnut, Ma
hogany, Oak, and painted work; also Bureaus,
Bedsteads, Washstands, Tables, Chairs, Mattras-
ses, &c
N. B.-We have always on hand Metallic Ca
ses and Baskets. Undertaking promptly attend
ed to. j. A. & Y. M. BICKLE.
dac1n
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Groceries, dc.

Groceries, dc.
NOTICE! NOTICE!!
~ CHANGE OF FIRM.
Having purchased the entire stock of Powers
q Pritchard, it is our intention to conduct a
FIRST-CLASS FAMILY GROCERY.
We will always keep on hand fresh supply
ofeverything to be found in frst-class Grocery,
Corner Frederick and augusta Streets.
JnO. #. Pritcflard will be found at the
same place and will carry large trade in
SHIPPING COUNTRY PROD UCE
We call attention to our SUGARS, COFFEE,
TEAS, SPICES, &c. re- Call and examine
Very respectfully,
sep23-tf FIFER s. ROUDABUSH.
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Tailoring.
n HAMMERS Il CO.,
GIANT z ALL OBS,
MAIN STREET, STANTON, VA,
Tano Doors East of Dr. Chapnlnn's Offc

MAIN STREET, STANTON, VA,
Taoo Doors East of DR.. Chapmson's Office.
have associated with me Mr.. B. P. SHIFFLET,
of Lexington, Va, in business. We intend to
carry on the Merchant Tailoring in all of its
branches, and have just received large stock of
Cloths, Cassinneres and VessiIgs,
all cf the latest styles We have in store As diff
ferent styles of Pants Patterns and 80 different
styles of Vestings, and we have as fine a line of
Coatings and Sutings ever brought to
this market. Our Trimmings superior to
from the former patrons of j. Hammers and the
public generally. All goods bought at other
places will meet with the same attention as if we
had sold them. With strict attention to cutting
and making, we expect to give satisfaction to all
call and examine our stock for yourselves.
Don't forgrt the place. 2 doors east of DR.. Chap
mans Office, Main Street @y- All work war
ranted oct7-tf
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The young man that boosted that he could
marry any girl he pleased has found he can
please any.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
IN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
Dry Goods.
NEW CASH STORE BE Wow eoo..,

IN All New GOOdSy
Bought at the late low and cash rates, and sold
for cash only. No goods sold on credit, for all
are marked at cash prices. Ladies' dress goods
of every style and grade. Mems and Boys wear
in great variety.
In Curtains, White Goods, Laces, Linens. Ho-
siery, Gloves, Trimmings and Small Goods
enough in grade and prices to please all.
Those who wish to use their money at its full
value Can do so at my store Orders solicited
and carefully filed at cash rates, for I will not
sell on credit. r. M YOUNG
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AN UNUSUAL OMssIoN For the first time
In the history of the republic the annual mes
sage of General Grant sent to Cons ress on Tues
day contains no allusion to Divine Providence,
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-07-09
MILK as n Remedy.

Considerable has beenlately said in med
ical-journals concerning the value of milk
as remedial ageat in certain diseases. An
interesting article upon this subject lately
appeared in the London Milk Journal, in
which it is stated on the authority of DR..
BENJAMIN Clarke that in the East Indies
warm milk is used to u great extent as
specific for diarrhna. A pint every four
hours will check the most violent diarrhGa,
stomach ache, incipient cholera and dysen-
terry. .ln go
The milk should never be boiled, but only
heated sufficiently to be agreeably warm,
not too hot to drink. Milk which has been
boiled is unfit for use.
This writer gives several instances to
show the value of this simple substance in
arresting this disease, among which is the
following. The writer says 1t has never
failed in curing in'six to twelve hours, and
have tried it, should think fifty times.
l have also given it to dying man who had
been subject to dysentery eight months,
latterly accompanied by one continued
diarrhGa, and it acted on him like a charm.
In two days his diarrhUa was gone, in three
weeks he became hale, fat man, and now
nothing that may hereafter occur will ever
shake his faith in hot milk"
A writer also communicates to the Medi-
cal Times and Gazette, a statement of the
value of milk in twenty-six cases oftyphoid
fever, in every one of which its great value
was apparent. 1t checks diarrhGa, and
nourishes and cools the body
People suffering from disease require
food quite as much as those in health, and
much more so in certain. diseases where
there is rapid waste of the system. FIRE.
quently all ordinary food in certain diseas-
es is rejected by the stomach, and even
loathed by the patient; but nature, ever
benefcient, has furnished a food that IN all
cases is beneficial-7in some directly cura-
tive. Such food is milk. The writer in
in the journal last quoted, DIR. Alexander
Yale, after observations 'npon the points
above mentioned, viz; its action in check
| ing diarrhGa, its nourishing properties, and
| its action in cooling the body, says "We
believe that milk nourishes in fever, pro-
notes sleep, wards off delirium, soothes
the intestines, and in fine is the sine qua non
! in typhoid fever" We have also tested
the value of milk in scarlet fever, and learn
that ii is now recommended by the medical
faculty in all cases of this often very dis
tressing children's disease. Give all the
milk the patient will take, even during the
period of greatest fever; It keeps up the
strength Of the patient, acts well upon the
stomach, and is in every way "A blessed
thing in this sickness. Parents, remember
| it, and do not fear TO give it II your dear
ones are afflicted with this disease,
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NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

AUCTION SALE.
| shall sell ut Public auction on the 18th day
OF July, 1873, at O'Clock, p. m, at the Office OF
Jacob EdgertOn, in Rutland, all the claims due
to the estate of Henry C. Hayward, on book ac-
count, or by note among which are as follows:
LIST OF ACCOUNTS DUE II. c. HAYWARD.
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ssDSYCHOMANCY, or Soul Charming"
How either sex may fascinate and gain
the love and affections OF any person they
choose instantly. This simple mental acquire
ment all can possess, free, by mail, Tor 25c, To-
Dreams, Hints to Ladies', Wedding-Night Shirt,
&C. A queer book. Address n. WILLIAM co
pubs. Philadelphia. june21dSw4w
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5usurante.

We are Agents for the following first class
Fire Insurance Companies.
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These are the best known OF all the companies
represented In Rutland, and since we have
represented them they hare paid more money to
the citizens OF Rutland and vicinity than all
other companies combined.
This record proves their stability and their
Willingness to pay all proper claims.
We confidently expect a continuance of the
liberal patronage which these companies have
always received.
We also represent the Travellers Life and Ac-
cdent Insurance Company. We give a better
and cheaper policy than any other Life COM
pany.
Call and see.
BURNHAM & TEMPLE.
Onice, Opera House, Rutland, vt.
mayld1y
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A GENTS don't deceive yourselves or
N others by trying TO sell old worthless
books. Livingstone Lost and Found" 800 pages
100 engravings. maps, &C. Price $3.50. Is the
only book on Africa and its explorers which
people Will buy. Send for sample Gree to
june2id&w4w
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g., 1890 70
Also, bankrupts interest In q slaughter house,
situated ON the land OF his father, and also half
interest In 50 window frances
j. EDGERTON, Assignee.
Rutland, June 3Oth, 1873. Jyidl2d.
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'LNARM FOR SALE.

The subscribers offer for sale their farm, sit
uated about two miles from the village of Bel
lows Falls on the Chester road, well known
as the
JOHN CLARK FARM,
Containing about three hundred and nifty acres
OF land two dwelling houses, three barns and
two tenant houses, near the railroad track.
The tenant houses are new. The large farm
house has been thoroughly repaired and paint
cd, with new piazza In front and end, new 'front.'
fence, all In the most substantial ana tasteful
manner making IL desirable residence.
Nearly three-fOurths of Il mile OF now water pipe
from a ncver-failng fountain supplies all the
premises.
OVER TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
has been expended within the past Two years
on buildings and fences, besides the tenant
houses. The land Is adapted to the raising OF
all kinds OF crops. Some nifty acres are well
adapted for tobacco. The land Is now under a
good state of cultivation, by having been req
out a large amount of hay and grain the past
two years. which has been brought on the
place, besides that which the farm has pro-
duced. The eastern line is the Connecticut
river and the farm laying westerly, divided into
pasture and tillage land, with sufliclent sup
ply of wood for the premises. Situated so near
the village OF Bellows Falls-a village growing
more rapidly than any place within the state,
and with its unlimited water power, which Is
fast being improved, must continue to Increase
in still larger proportion in the future-makes
IL the most desirable farm In these parts Pos
session given Immediately, except the mill
yard, and that In one year. Inquire OF the sub
ScriberS on the premises; or Joseph wilson,
firm OF j. Wilson Co., near the depot or VIII
der & Hopkins, at West Rupert, Vt.
WILDER & HOPKINS.
Bellows Falls May I, 1873. my1-dtf
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Che 9utland Daily Glohe.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 0, 1878.
Life's Better Moments.

Iife's Better Moments.
Life has Its moments
Ofbeauty and bloom;
But they hang like sweet roses
on the edge OF the tomb,
blessings they bring US,
As lovely as brief,
They meet us when hnppy.
And leave us In grief.
Hues OF the morning,
Tinging the sky:
Come on the sunbeams,
And of with them ny;
shadows Of evening
Hang soft on the shore,
Darkness enwraps them
We see them no more
SO life's better moments
In brilliance appear,
Dawnlng In beauty,
Our journey to cheer;
Round us they linger,
Like shadows OF even,
Would that we, like them,
Might melt into heaven!
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The subscribers offer for sale their farm, sit
uated about two miles from the village of Bel
lows Falls, on the Chester road, well known
as the
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Aeal estate.


T
A Farm of 100 or 2l2 acres. TO suit the pur-
chaser The late residence OF
ALPHEuS ROYCE, OF ORWELL,
licensed Said farm IL situated about one
mile north of orwell village, about the same
distance nom the Addison railroad, \ mile
from the orwell cheese factory. Well watered
with good running water to the house and barns,
q good two story house, barns and outbulldings
suitable for the place; a convenient farm 10
manage well calculated for dairy, and deslr-
able situation. For further particulars and
price, inquire of ......
$. n. WARREN, Admir-.
Orwell, June Goth, 1873 je25d6d&w3w
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-10-15
9elattiEa,

August 10Th, by Rev. P. B. Price at "Bura
Valley" kockbridge county, Va, DANI>L SwlNE
AID Miss JENNIE c. HoUsroN, daughter of John j.
Houston.
September 18th, in Arnods Valley, Rockbrdge
county, Va, by the same JOHN kTEN, Of BoetoUvt
and Miss MARY CASH, daughter OF Z. NJ Cash.
October I'd. by the same, at VIM. A. McCary's
Rockbridge county, Va, CHARLES l.. LAMBERT, of
Sonorna county, California, and Miss CAROLINE v
MCCARTY.
October I'd, at the residence Of Captain G B.
McCorkle, Rockbridge county, Va, by the Rev. d.
W. Shanks j. ROWLAND ECHOLs and Miss BETTE
V. MCCULLOCH.
September SOh, at Florence, KY, by the Rev.
E. W Bedinger, ROBERT b. LATHAM OF Virginia,
ana Miss Z. FANNIE GRAVES of Boone county, by.
October I'd, near Greenfield. Nelson county. Va,
at the residence of the brides father John W. Dick
inson, by the Rev. Mr.. Waie, De- :. h. Dom son
of DR.. a. bold, Of Augusta county, and Miss FAN
ME COLEs DICKINSON.
October sth, by the Rev E. Boyden, JosEPH R.
ANDERSON, Jr., Of Richmond, and ANNE W. B.,
daughter of Richard D. Morris, Esq OF Louisa Co.,
Va.
October 9th, at the residence of the BRIDES uncle,
John Withrow. near Brownsburg, Va, by the Rev.
Z. d. Junkiu, D. BARNARD MCCLUNG and Miss
KATE S. WITHRow daughter of the late andrew
Withrow, of Lexington, Va
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Rev. Horace P. Smith has CO. % TO take
charge Of the church at Tuscumbl lated
supply.
The Carrollton Church.-TwO IN facts
in reference to this church are stated Rev. )
w. Blain. One is that in conSequ, ire
QueOt removals of the members rch
from CarrolltOU, which greatly cripp th'
there is only one Presbyterian burle N
etery. All its deceased members, ne
exception, have gone elsewhere to On ler
Is that, though there is good little non
in the town of CarrolltOn, there Is sI1g'e
Presbyterian family In the country.
The West Chestnut-street Church was organized
in July last, In a growing part OF the city OF
Louisville. Preaching has been maintained most
of the time though pastor has not yet been Sc
cured. There has been one addition on profession
OF faith. The congregations are good, the Sabbath
School is in prosperous condition, and the mem
bers of the church feel much encouraged, and hope
to do a good work In the west eud OF the city
The First Church, shelbyviIe Ky.-Tbe Sabbath
School OF this church is admirably organized. IL
is conducted on what might be called university
system. The eh dren are taught the Child 5 Cat
echlsm; then as they grow Older, they master the
Shorter Catechism they then study the Comics
sion of Faith, with Dr. Hodge commentary on II,
under able teachers, and thus become thoroughly
indoctrnated in PresbyterianiSm. This church
has grown from eghty-six to a bona hde member
ship Of one hundred and eighty6ve since DR..
Grasty took charge of il. 10 addition to the reg
ular expenses Of the sanctuary aud the collections
for benevolent purposes, this church has raised
over $1,000 which has been spent in law suits,
and nearly So. 600, with which handsome par
sOnage has recently been erected CHRISTIAN O6-
SeyCer.
The Portland Avenue Church Louisville KY, re-
ports the largest aud most Furnishing Sabbath
School in that part Of Louisville. 1t is taught by
excellent teachers. The prayer meetings are well
attended. The congregations we're we'll kept up
during the hot weather, aud have greatly improved
since the Rev. DR.. John E. Matthews took charge
of this church.
Rev. Dr.. Dunlap, of Shreveport, has lost a son by
yellow lever.
Rev. Dr. James A. Duncan Of Randolph Macon
College, Va, preached recently by a special inv
,ation, at ST. Paurs church, Baltimore. This
church has been much embarrassed by debt OF
Sl4 600 hanging over it. On that Sabbath the
asst dollar Of this Indebtedness was raised,
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SYNOD OF VIRGINIA.

The EIGHrY.sxrH annual session of the Synod
of Virginia will be held in the LIST Presbyterian
church, Charleston, West Virginia, on the Sd We'd
nesday the 18th day of November, 1878, at Z! P. NJ
The Presbyterial reports required are as follows
Narratives, Statistical Reports Erangelistic La
Dor, Systematic BeaeUolence and Sunday Schools.
The reports on Sunday Schools are required to be
forwarded to Rev. C. Il. Read, D. D.. Richmond,
Va. Chairman of Standing Committee, before the
meeting of Synod
The Presbyterial Assessments for the SynOdical
Fund have been decreased by SIS on each Presbyte-
ry, and are as follows:
Abingdon, $50; East Hanover, $50; Chesapeake,
$85; Greenbrier, $25 Lexington, $685. Montgome-
ry, S85 Roanoke, $50 Sac Paulo, -; West Han
over, S85; Winchester, $780,
JAMES P. SMITH,
Stated Clerk and Treasurer, Synod of Va
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DEATHS.

Died, October 18th, at his residence in Goochland
county, Va, FRANK PAGE MoRTON, aged p years.
Died, October eth, near Brownsburg, Va, ZACH
ARIAH JOHNSTON, in the Goth year Of his age.
Died, October Sd, at the residence of his brother
in law DR. A. Leyburn, near Lexington, Va, JOIN
McNEECE, merchant of Petersburg, Va
Died, September 18th, in Hampstead, Texas, Mrs.
HARRIET PAGE SHAW. wife Of Rev. VIM. a. Shaw,
NJ d., pastor of The Presbyterian church.
Died, October 9th, IN the city of New York
SUSAN PREsToN MCDOwsLL, daughter of DR.. James
and Mrs. Elizabeth B Mcdowell, of St. Louis, Mo-
blessed the pure in heart; for they shall see
God"
Died, October 18th, at the residence of her moth
er, in this city, MARY WARD REINs, daughter OF ,he
late Richard Reins, in the 18th year of her age
Died, in Dinwiddie county, Va, October a.,
JANET CRAWFORD, wife OF j. Fletcher Smith
daughter of james Smith, Esq Of Petersburg,
in the ZS.h year of Der age.