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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

The fact is, old Winchester is one of the spry-
est towns in the State, and if we are not greatly
mistaken will go far ahead of Staunton within
the next five years Winchester Times
IF you are coming, why don't you come
along?' We are pleased to learn that Win
chester IS prospecting and hope it will continue
to do so; but though zone Of the spryest towns
in the State" we fear that her anticipations will
not be realized, if she expects togo far ahead of
Stauntoa within the next five years" By that
time she may reach the present size of Staunton,
and we hope she will; but in the meantime, Staun-
ton will be growing. and spreading, and pros
pering, and 'flourishing like the the green bay
tree" and what her magnitude then will be,
time alone can reveal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

Ex-Governor James, of Nebraska, has been
indicted for theft, the charges against him be-
ing that be appropriated $4,000 of the State
funds when Governor, and also the proceeds of
the sales of stoue from the old Insane Asylum.
Ii is rather a singular coincidence that ex Gov
ernor Butler, whose place be filed during 1871
II, was impeached tor theft.-Riclt. Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

TELEGRAPH OFFICE REMovED.-The Tele-
graph Office has been removed from the Depot
to the room in the Northwestern corner of Miss
Henrietta Brooks building on the corner of Au-
gusta and Main Streets--one portion of which is
occupied by the Valley V5rgimiGn office. This
telegraph Office will be for the accomm odation
of the public. The Office for the Railroad com
pany will bein the building occupied by the Dr.
vision Superintendent, Chaplin next to the store
of Powell s. Blackley, near the Depot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

SALES OF Town LoTs.-On Saturday after
noon last, in front Of the Court house, the fol-
lowing lots were sold Dy E. NJ. Cushing, Auc-
tiOneer:
Lot on east side of Coaltor street about 26 feet
front running back about $50 feet sold to P. Il.
Trout for $3.50
House and Lot in western part of the city
owned by W. B. Derrick sold to Capt. Orlando
Smith for $1,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18
NEW YORK CITY,
Broadway November 9Th, 1873.


To the "STAUNToN SPECTATOR: :"
/ herewith mail ''The Exchequer,"
which presents many new views of our finances,
and seems likely to become prominent measure
at the next session OF Congress. Its author states
his main propositions so clearly that need not
repeat them. The present system in practical
operation is that for each dollar of the reserves
of city bank withdrawn four dollars must be
collected of the debtors of the bank, and in
towns, six dollars at least; by the laws of 1854
city banks being obliged to hold one-fourth of
their circulation and deposits as a reserve, and
town banks fifteen per cent, so that an adverse
current IN the commerce of the coantry, such as
we now have all persons requiring discounts or
loans from banks are obliged to suspend, since
the banks are almost universally in a state of
suspension. The surplus in the treasury and
reserves of the banks must be brought into
before any permanent relief can be had These
two items aggregating nearly 200 600 900 by the
last returns. The spectacle of paralyze trade,
in great country, and money from one to two
per cent per month on the best class of paper,
and these immense sums locked up and unused,
is absurd. A surplus reserve was by Congress,
and the country, deemed so pernicous in 1884
that Mr.. Clay proposed and carried the dis
tributiOu act Can such reserve as IS now held
in the treasury in coin. be less perniclous IN the
present deplorable condition of affairs than 1t
was in 1884? Surely not. ''The Exchequer'
proposes to utilize this idle means and to convert
the Legal Tenders into currency which can
be lent to the country, bank notes are. hope
you will find room to publish at least the tenth
letter, which is a summary of the views Of the
author. have no doubt that the whole series of
letters would interest your readers.
Thirty nine New England factories, employ
ing fourteen thousand five hundred operatives,
have struck down the hours of labor to eight
hours, for four days only in the week, and many
of the factories elsewhere are suspending en-
tirely, or run on short time. The outlook for
the winter is therefore very gloomy. with no
prospect of an immediate improvement. III. B.
Ulafflin & Co, of this city. have been obliged
to get an extension, and other large houses, in
all parts of the country, will be forced to do as
they heve done. Hoyt Sprsgue 81 Co. and A.
s. W. Sprague, the largest manufacturers in this
country have been forced to suspend, and all
this is the result of our present financial system.
Very respectfully,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

DEDIcATIoN.-The new Evangelical Luthe-
ran Church, near Pine Church, Shenandoah
county, Va, viii be dedicated on the first Sun
day in December. 1873 The Virginia Confer
ence of the Tennessee Synod will commence its
session, in this church, on the first Saturday of
December, at 10 O'clock A. NJ Arrangements
will be made to convey the members of this
Conference from the depot at Mt. Jackson to
the church
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

HORRIBLE MURDER IN ROCKINGHAM CoUN-
TY.-A correspondent, writing from East Rock
ingham, under date of 18th inst, informs us of
q most horrible and unaccountable murder which
was committed on the mountains, near Elk Run
church, in that county, one day last week Dan
lei Knighten killed Wesley Dean. ''They went
to house-raising together. talking pleasantly.
A short time afterward Dean was chopping a
pole, when Knighten reached over another man.
who stood between the two, and chopped Dean
in the head, splitting 1t open. Knighten ran
away Immediately, and no one knows what could
have prompted the horrible deed. If he had
been drinking, the men around him had not OBJ
served it, and they all think that he had not
been drinking, and that it was done in cold
bloodn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

CasfOrIa is more than a substitute for Cas-
tor Oil 1t is the only safe article in existence
which is certain to assimilate the food, regulate
the bowels, cure wind-colic and produce natu-
raj sleep 1t contains neither minerals, NOR
phine nor achohol, and is pleasant to take
Children need not cry and mothers may rest.
mar25-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

DEATH OF AN OLD MAN.-Mr John Cline,
an old citizen of Rockbridge county, living near
Fairfield, died week before last. He had been
engaged at Mr.. Geo. Houston's gathering apples,
and fell out of a tree. He was not considered
much crippled at first, says the Rockbridge
Citizen, but complained short time after the fall
of severe pain, and going home was taken
down, suffering intensely and died in much ag-
ony, from the effects Of the fall. He was quiet,
peacable, good citizen, and many of the farmers
in that neighbour rod will miss ''Old Johnny
Cline for he was always ready to lend help
ing hand in harvest and busy times, and did
many useful tnrns for the neighbors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

UNITED STATES SENAToRsHIP.-The Rich
mond correspondent of the Petersburg I,ader
and Appeal says: 1.-The name of Judge a. B.
Cochran of Augusta, is becoming more promi-
nent in connection with the United States SEN
atorship. / find that his claims will be urged
q. by certain delegates from the Valley and by
warm friends on the line of the Atlantic, Mis-
sssippi and Ohio Railroad"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

ScHooL-HoUsE BURNED.-On Monday night
OF last week the school house near the residence
OF Samuel Landess, between Harrisonburg and
Dayton in Rockingham county, was destroyed
by fire, together with the desks, books, states,
&C., belonging to the scholars The teacher was
Josiah Whitmore, VINO believes it was the work
of an incendiary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18
.taunton Spettator.
Tuesday, November IS, 1878.

Wool WooDl-The seed time and the har-
vest are past and our cellar is not yet full Those
OF our patrons who propose paying their in
sdebtedness in wood will please bring it in as
soon as possible.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

Rockingham gave 2, 2l4 majority for Kemper-
As this is more than any other county gave, she
claims to be the banner county. At Wittig' S
store, In Brooks Gap, forty votes we're cast for
Aemper and none for Hughes and that claims
TO be the banner precinct of the banner county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

NEW SToRE.-Mr Jno. S. Lipscomb, late of
the firm of Hunter 6 Co., will open this week,
in the new "Plecker Building" few doors
north of the Post Office on Augusta Street, a
large and handsome stock of china, glass and
earthenware, which he purposes to sell very low
for cash. He will also keep fnll stock of Gas
fxtures-chandeliers, pendants, brackets, burn
ers &c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

REvIvALs.-Rev. w. o. Ross pastor of East
Rockingham Circuit baptized and received in
to Elk Run church, the 9th inst, thirteen
members Nine or ten members were also ad-
mltted to the church at East Point. Rev. Mr..
Liggett, of Shenandoah Iron Works, has been
conducting revival of considerable interest
and a number have joined the church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

The STANTON CIGAR FACTORY still
holds It's popularity for making those famous
brands of cigars, VIZ Manila" Delicious
and five Cent Havanas. Try them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

Economy is the order of the day, therefore, il
you want 10 save money, instead of paying ten
cents for cigar, try Haines Five Cent Ha-
Vanas. nOIo-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

hINDLING WooD.-Mr. w. M. Bryant, pat.
entee and proprietor of Bryant's pith pipe-stem,
has shown us an improved article for kindlng
hres, which is destined to supersede all other
kinds of kindling wood. It is both cheap and
good. Three bundles for 25c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

CHAsTE AS Ice, AND PURE AS SNow.-The
the purest and choicest ingredients of the Orien-
tai vegetable kingdom. Every ingredient is well
known to have a beneficial effect en- the teeth
and gums. 1t removes al. disagreeable odors,
even that of tobacco. 1t speedily removes those
ravages which children sustain in their teeth
owing to improper use of sweet and acid articles,
which imperceptibly destroy them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

You can buy that fine b. +. Gravely Twist
Chewing Tobacco at CHAs. E. HAINEs' at $l.UU
per pound.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

WEYER's CAvE.-The following impromptu
lines were written by visitor on the Register OF
names at Mr.. Abram Mothers Hotel at Wey-
ers Cave, October 18th, 1878:
The scene is lovely here above the ground
Sun-lit; but in the enormous cavern under,
Where CLEANS no light ming and where roars
no thunder,
An imagined realm of beauty | found,
Filling my soul with awful joy and wonder:
Who would have thought, where ne'er the sun
has shone,
Such miracles there lay, decayless, wrought in
stone
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

Times are hard now and money scarce, but,
Notwithstanding, Chas. f. Halnes, continues to
sell great Quantities OF that cheap Chewing To-
bacco at 6O cents per pound
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

At Haines Tobacco Store, opposite Va. Hote
you will find that popular, dark, rich Fig Tt
Dacco, at only $l.UU per pound.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

Hook AND LADDER CoMPANY.-At meet
ing of the Hook and Ladder company on We'd
nesday night last, an election of officers for the
ensuing year was held which resulted as follows ::
First commander, A. S. Mauzy; second COM
mander, c. W. Miller; secretary, W. Fl. Wei
Ter treasurer, Isaac Witt.
The company adopted resolution requesting
the City Council to furnish them with three ad-
ditional ladders four axes, and four lamps as
the number they now have is not sufficient in
case of large fire.
Our fremen should be well provided with the
means Distinguishing fires and protecting prop
erty from destruction, otherwise they cannot be
efficient however prompt they may be, and how
ever hard they may work. small amount
thus expended may be worth thousands to the
property holders of the city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18
Deaths.
Obituaries are charged for at advertising Rates
Notices Of deaths published qratMitoMsLu.


Notices of deaths published gratmitoMsly.
In Staunton, Nov. 10th, VIM. Fl. Shearer,
aged years, eldest son of David H., and Annie
v Shearer.
In Albemarle county, on Friday, November
7th, 1873, at the residence of Mr. James 81.
Burnley. Mrs Lucy Brown, aged IS, widow of
the late Thos III. Brown.
On Sept. 1st 1873. Robert L. Hooke, of High
land county, Va. He was born at Cross Keys,
in Rockingham county, Dec. 18th. 1874. He be-
came member of the Presbyterian church in
early life. and was for long time an elder in
Mcdowell Church, in Highland county. He
departed with the precious hope of the Gospel OF
Jesus Christ. w.
We are panied to announce the death of DR..
John 3. Wise, who fell under the fearful scourge
that now prevails in Shreveport. The deceased
is well remembered by many member Of the
Richmond howitzers during the late civil war,
in the fierce struggles of which his gallantry won
the admiration of his people. And his life is one
of greatness of beauty, and of grandeur afford
ing, as it does, the picture of man too generous
for cowardice, and yet too excellent in all that
elevates and distinguishes the true hero to escape
the shaft Of the death angel. After the war, DR..
Wise was graduated in medicine at Philadel-
phia and returning to Shreveport practiced his
profession there little over two years, during
which time he rose to an honored distinction
In 1871 Dr. Wise visited Europe, and studied
two years in the hospitals of London and Wen
ma, at both of which places he gained the esteem
and won the friendship of the learned professors
and his fellow students He returned home last
June, and when the fearful epidemic fell upon
his people, he shrank from duty, but was
faithful, Jealous and kind even to the suffering
and the afflicted With his polished abilities OF
mind and his magnanimous qualities of heart,
DR. Wise visited the sick and soothed the dying.
The heart whose courage quivered not in the red
glare of battle, did not shrink in the hour of
gloom from the dreadful scourge. Nobly, he
roically did the moral man perform the duties
of the hour, and his life was the sacrifice of his
devotion to friends, home and the afflicted
MeueDhis 4pDeoL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

Staunton boasts of two fires in one day last
week. In one case the house was destroyed and
In the other it wasn't -Lerington Gazette
Just half right. Both houses were saved, and
neither suffered much damage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

Teas, Teas, supply of choice teas both green
and black, also Japan and breakfast Teas for
sale on the NEST reasonable terms at G. A. Rich
ardsons
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18
Spalding's Glue, the stickiest thing out

FARMERS will find at q. L. Weller's Boot,
Shoe and Hat Store large stock of Heavy
Boots and Shoes Tor Winter. Coco Goods and
q1riceS ZOqg Give kim call and buy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

q. A. Richardson has in store stock of prime
Teas; superior Black Tea and the best quality OF
Gunpowder and green, for sale at the cheapest
rates
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

REJOICING IN HARRIsONBURG.-Ont the same
night that we had our demonstration here re-
joicing over the triumphant election of the Con-
sentative ticket, they had similar one in Har-
risonburg, though not on grand scale.
They had torchlight PROCESSION, speeches,
sc. The Register says that, after the process
sion had passed through the streets of the town,
it halted in the Court house square, where, in
answer to loud calls, the people were addressed
by Col. Charles T. O'Ferrall, DR.. S. 81. Moffett,
Capt. John Paul, Hon. j. 7. Harris, and Chas
A. Yancey, Esq.
The rejoicing and bonfres were kept up until
late hour, nothing occurring to disturb the
general qualification INDUCED in by the people.
In speaking of the conduct of the colored peo-
pie on this occasion. the Register says:
"On the evening of the Conservative demon
stration in Harrisonburg number OF our col
ored friends placed themselves at the head of
the procession and marched through the town,
bearing their torches and cheering as they went
for the triumph achieved at the Courtyard,
Joseph L. Williams, colored barber, of Har
rsonburg, being called for by persons in the
crowd, mounted the stand and delivered an ad-
dress in which he declared with much JUNCTION,
that he shaved for ten cents, and voted as he
pleased" This point in his speech was re-
ceived with great applause All the Conserva-
lives want is that the minds of the honestly dis
posed colored people shall be lett untrammeled
by the prejudices infused into them by their
late Leaders,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18
rs Summer Diseases.-THE GREAT
RI MED Y-BAKER'S PREMIUM BIT

from Editor of Norfolk Herald
This is the season which these celebrated Bit
ters are mostly sought after, and possessing as
they do world wide tame, it is hardly necessa-
ry to impress upon the mind of the invalid their
inestimable virtues. We have, in our social in
tercourse heard but one expression in their ia
vor and that is, whenever used they act like 3
charm, and prove more eficacious than any
medicine that has ever been offered to the pub
lie. The maker of these Bitters uses no highly
wrought panegyrics or flaming hand-bills to fur
ther the sale of his Bitters, but simply throwing
the article on its own merits, to be judged accor-
dinghy. He does not, like all the quack stuff
now in use say that it will cure all the ills
mon to humanity; but he stakes his reputation
that whenever taken according to directions it
will cure Ague and Fever, Dyspepsia, Bowel
Complaint, Cholera Morbus, Indigestion, Sour
Stomach, Loss of Appetite, and all diseases
arising from torpldity of the Liver and inaction
of the digestive organs. Their equal is yet to be
had.
Sold by druggists and country merchants
everywhere. e. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond. Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

| JNo. j. Cups CARD.-Itseems from his card
| published IN this issue that Mr.. John j. Cupp,
| late Independent candidate for House of Dele
gates, has forgotten that he said On the night OF
| the Conservative Jubilee that he was Conserv-
live apd would in the future support the Con-
sentative party. We know that he did say it.,
though he seems to have forgotten it for we
were standing close to him, and the remark was
made IN answer to the question asked by us
'How as to the future?' IF he merely means
to say that he did not use the words, support
the nominees Of future convention" we will
not controvert it; but he said what We under
stood as implying it, for he pledged himself 10
support the Conservative party in future
That was the only remark he then made that
was calculated to gain the good opinion of Con-
servatives, and for his interest we gave him the
benefit of its publication. He takes his own po-
sition. "As the tree falleth, so it must lie."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

G. A. Richardson keeps always in store fol
the retail trade that celebrated ".StoneUGW'
brand of -four, and he warrants every barrel
sold 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

KEMPER's MAJoRITY.-We thought it proba-
bic that the handsome majority reported last
week would be diminished by the official re-
turns, but such has not been the case. On the
contrary, the official returns show the majority
to be greater than was reported, and that it is
TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, ONE HUN
DRIED AND FORTY SIX
If the canvass had continued q month longer,
it is probable that the maj ority would have been
forty thousand.
The Radical vote is 1888 less than it was in
1859
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

SOIREE AT THE AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY
The first sciree of this session at the Augusta
Female Seminary came off on last Friday night.
1t was an occasion Of much interest to the music
loving persons of our city. The Concert hall
was filed with ladies and gentlemen, who fire.
quently testified their approval and delight by
bursts of rapturous applause. Tho young la
dies of the Seminary were tastefuly arrayed,
most of them in their new uniforms of brown,
and presented most attractive appearance. The
entertainment consisted of vocal and instrument
tai music and the selections were of character
to please the audience and at the same time dis
play the musical talent and proficiency of the
perfor mers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

LIST OF PATENTs.-The following patents were
issued from the U. S. Patent Office to citizens OF
Virginia, for the week ending Nov. 18th, 1873.
Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander & Ma
son, solicitors of Patents, COS Seventh street,
Washington, d. G..
Flour-Haxall, Crenshaw & Co., Richmond.
Flour-Haxall, Crenshaw & Co., Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18
A CARD.


Editors Spectator Il never made the remark,
II would support the nominees OF a future Con-
vention," but made the following remarks =
foxes have holes and the birds of the air have
nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay
head, especially if he runs outside of Conven-
ton; but l hope that our feathsred birds that
fly over our heads would bring feathers enough
in the future to the ballot box to make pillow
for me to rest my head upon, either By Conyen-
ton or otherwise" These are the remarks made
to the best of my knowledge. Therefore, if L
supporting nominees of future Convention,
did not intend it; that includes it all in r nat
she'll; and whenever ZOO legal voters of the
county of Augusta wish my announcement, as a
candidate in the future. they can have 1t, Con-
rention or no Convention, provided l am alive
and not buried in political coffin in the streets
of Staunton. Yours, respectfully,
It Virg COPY. Mt. Scion, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

G. L. WELLER'S Boot, Shoe and Hat Store,
is oppositethe Masonic Building and Toavn Hall,
| Main Street Don FORGET.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

BIG GAME CHICKEN.-The Stanton Spec
tator had the portliest rooster of all the Growing
Conservative cocks. We believe Mauzy had
his up in coop to fatten before the election.
Lexington Gazette.
Being the 'cock of the walk" he lives upon the
best the barnyard can afford with none to mo-
lest or make him afraid, and has never suffered
the imprisonment Of the coop" but breathes
the air Of liberty and sounds with clarion voice
the triumphant song of victory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

Great decline IN the prices of Dry Goods, No
tions, Shoes. Boots, and Millinery. Now is your
golden opportunity to buy cheap for the cash,
and if you will read Maj. Newton's advertise
ment in this issue, you will know where to go to
make vour nurchases II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-18

We do not sell Goods at Cost, but we promise
our customers that we will sell them the same
quality Of Goods for Tess money than those who
advertise to sell at Cost Come and see for
yourselves WE MEAN BUSINESS
noy1S-1t TIMB ERLAKE u BELL.