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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09
Poetry
When the HaY is Down.

When the hay is down, my darling,
When the hay is down,
And lean on its waves with your hand in mine
While we watch the golden sunset shine,
And the purple shadows, that come and 60
As the dancing leaves fit to and fro,
feel that this world is all too fair,
In spite OF its hours of study and care,
When the hay is down, my darling.
When the hay is down.
When the roses bloom. my darling.
When the roses bloom,
And we walk through their bowers hand-in-
hand,
Like souls that wander in fairy land.
While gales of perfume about us float.
And the song-bird trills his silver note.
Oh! this world is all too fair, too fair.
In spite Of study, in spite of care,
When the roses bloom, my darling,
When the roses bloom.
When the stars shine out, my darling.
When the stars shine out
And the solemn depths of the azure skies
Are studded with hosts of radiant ewes.
That mark our footsteps with loving light.
In the dreamy air of the soft still night,
feel, though this world is all so fair.
That fairer ne awaits us there,
Where the stars shine out, my darling,
Where the stars shine out
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09
ALEXANDER. of WaynesbSro, with
4. J. M. BICKERS,

nv ALEXANDER. of Waynesbsro, with
~. J. M. BICKERS,
General Commission Merchant,
105 18th Street, Near Cary, Richmond, Va
Special attention to Grain, Flour, Tobacco. Live
Stock &c. Highest Prices, Quick Sales, and
Prompt Returns guaranteed. Bags furnished at
short notice.
Piedmont and Arlington Life Insurance Com
pany. Richmond Va. Hon. Thomas P. Fitz-
patrick, State Senate, Nelson county. Va. Hon
Thos. S. Watson House Representatives, Lou
Richmond; Judge E. h Lane, James L. Cor
don, common wealth's attorney, Louisa G. II !;
Clerk and Treasurer of Louisa; Judges Robin
soE and Watson, Charlottesville; Powell and
Millboro, q. & 0. R. R.; Fitz, Netherland,
Roberts, Jos. Z. Mallory, and other Conductors
on G. s. o. R. r. may27-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09

L. H. CHANDLER. R.-Chandler. the male
school-marm, who was elected to Congress from
the Petersburg district just after the war. boil
stored Mr.. Hughes up in the discussion at War
renton. Chandler was elected by the white peo-
pie. and told them that be was opposed to ne
gro suffrage unalterably. He even went so far as
to declare that Congress could not fasten it up
on the South either by constitutional amend
ments or legislative enactment; and added, in
is stronger than law
Chandler has done since then what the Eth
opian finds impossble-he has changed bis
skin; and now we find him an advocate of plac-
ing the negro above the white man, though he
admits that ''the Conservatives possess the
great mass of ability. Intelligence and wealth in
the State. "-Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09

At the next election we are to choose not on
ney.General and all the members of the lower
house, and half (about twenty-three) of the
number Of State Senators, but each county will
at the same time elect a sheriff, clerk of courts
treasurer, surveyor and commonwealth attor-
ney. The next General Assembly will elect
treasurer of the State, first and second auditors,
secretary of State, superintendent of public ed
ucation, register of the land Office and Uni
ted States Senator, In place Of Senator John E.
Lewis. The county judges who go into office
on the first of January, 1874, were elected by
the last General Assembly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09

Loss TO FARMERS. "A series of experiments,
instituted to test the average loss in weight by
drying, shows that corn loses one-ffth and wheat
one.fourteenth by the process. From this the
statement is made that farmers will make more
by selling unshelled corn in the Fall at seventy
five cents than the following Summer at one dol
lar bushel; and that wheat at $l.32 in De-
cember is equal to $l.5O for the same wheat in
June following. This estimate is made on the
basis of interest at seven per cent, and takes
no account of loss from depreciation of vermin.
These facts are worthy of consideration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09
Land Sales.


As administrators of Jno. Mcclure, decd,
we will sell, at public auction at the late resi-
dence of decedent, on the road leading from
Greenville to Brownsburg, near Old Providence
church. on
Wednesday, September 10Th, 1873,
the following personal property, to wit:
ALI the Household and Kitchen Furniture
Farming Utensils of all kinds. 3 f,ur-horse wag-
ons and wagon harness, ! Willoughby drill,
nearly new, l wheat Fan-Doyle's make. /
Threshing Machine complete, l corn shelter.
washing machine, and roller
Also the following Grains:
1000 bushels oats, 100 bushels fine white seed
wheat, and 100 bushels nice red wheat.
Stock of all kinds. consisting of head work
several head milk cows, and calves, 20 head of
hogs, 80 head sheep. quantity of hay, and a
great many other articles not necessary to men,
ton.
Terms made known on day of sale.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, A. M.
A. w. MCCLURE,
NJ. T. MCCLURE,
Aug 70 ids Administrators
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09
Col. Withers "A "Reminiscences.

After the seven-days' fight around Richmond
the city was filled with the wounded The
hospitals were crowded, and many found kind
friends among the citizens. At the house of
the late Mr.. G., on Broad street, there was an
officer with five desperate wounds, and little
hope of his recovery remained. Though weak
ened so much by loss of blood and the intense
heat he was the most cheerful person in the
room when We called to see him. AS he lay
with his finely developed arms and chest bare,
saving the bandages. we could not help being
struck by MS appearance, and when we bade
him adieu, it was sad to think we were listen
ing to his deep, manly voice for the last time.
After long struggle for life his powerful con-
stitution prevailed and he recovered; and
throughout his subsequent career of usefulness,
he has always seemed to US like one risen from
the dead. This officer was Col r. E. Withers.
Virginia may well be proud of the purity and
gallantry OF her two sons, now called upon TO
serve as her Governor and Lieut-Governor by
all worthy of the name Of Virginians
B.
The above, says the Lyncbburg Trganian.
comes from gallant soldier In the late war,
son of Virginia. now resident in Louisiana. 1t
revives recollection of our own, of nearly the
same character. Being in Richmond, on busi-
ness, about the time that Col. Withers was re-
covering from theeffect of his desperate wounds
we called in company with an old friend of the
Colones then and now resident of this city,
and an ardent temperance man, to see this gal
laut son of Campbell. We found Col. W. sit
ting up and in fine spirits. Our old friend,
whose business it was to look after our Lynch
burg soldiers and who had seen Col Withers
soon after his desperate wounding, remarked ::
Colonel, you have made narrow escape, for
[ did not expect you to survive your wounds. !"
'Oh," replied the Colonel, playfuly: Il had
no mean whiskey in me. Uncle John, which
accounts for it." This, (for Col is total ab-
stinence man, with his indomitable spirit, may
have had some influence in determining the re-
suit, and preserved the life of the future It.
Governor of Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09


THE Sort OF MEN THAT WOMEN LIKE
BEsT.-We know that men naturally shrink
from the attempt to obain companions who are
their superiors; but they will find that really
Intelligent women, who possess the most desir-
able qualities, are uniformly modest, and hold
their charms In modest estimation.
What such women most admire 10 men is gal.
lantry, not the gallantry Of courts aud fops, but
boldness, courage, devotion and refined civility.
A man bearing wins ten superior women where
his boots and brains win one. If man stand
before woman with respect for himself and
fearlessness OF her, his suit is half won. The
rest may safely be left to the parties most inter-
ested. Therefore never be afraid of a woman.
Women are the most harmless and agreeable
creatures in the world to man who shows that
he has got mans soul in him. If you have
not got the spirit to come up to the test like
this, you have not got that in you which most
plesses a high-soued woman, and you will be
obliged to content yourself with the simple girl
who, in quiet way is eDdeavoring to attract
and fasten you. But don't be in hurry about
the matter. 1t ism t creditable to you Especial
y don't imagine that any disappointment in
love which takes place before you are twenty
one years old will be of any material damage to
you. The truth is, that before man is twenty
five years old he does not know what he wants
himself So don't be in hurry. The more
of a man you become and the more manliness
you become capable of exhibiting in your as
sociation with women, the better wife you will
be able to obtain and one years possession of
the heart and hand of really noble specimen
of her sex, is worth nine hundred and ninety
nine years possession of sweet creature with
two ideas in her head and nothing new to say
about either of them. So don't be in hurry,
we say again. You don't want wife now, and
you have no idea of the kind of wife you will
want by-and-by. Go into female society if you
can find that which will improve you, but not
otherwise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09
Aug 73 IDS Administrators
VTALUABLE CITY PROPERTY for

VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY for
SALE.-By virtue of decree of the
Hastings Court of Staunton, rendered atthe Au-
gust term, 1873, in the suit of Nicholson, trus-
tee and others VS. Staford's infants, | will SELL
at public auction, in front of the Courthouse in
Staunton, on
Saturday, the 18Th day of Septenber,
1873, that very desirable HOUSE and LOT in
the City of Staunton. recently occupied by Mrs.
Betsy Stafford, decd, This property is situated
on the south side of the Parkersburg Turnpike,
beverley street) and contains about 2 acres
of land, with large, we'll built DWELLING
HOUSE, with good Stable and other necessa-
ry out buildings upon the premises. and water
in the yard.
TERMS OF SALE-Enough in hand to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue in three
equal annual payments, bearing interest from
the day of sale-for which the purchaser will
give bond and approved security, and the title
GEO. II. COCHRAN,
augl2-tds Commissioner.
VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT for
Sale at AuctiOn.-By virtue of
decree of the Husting's Court for the City of
of Blckle vs. Zimmerman, I. as Commissioner
of said Court, will sell at public auction in front
of the Courthouse, in said city, on
Wednesday, September 10th, 1873,
at o'clock, P M, the house and lot now in
possession of Mrs. Hannah Zimmerman adjoin-
ing Southards and others, on Fayette near John
ston street The opportunity for desirable
vestment is a splendid one. The property is
situated in locality where it is continually en-
hancing in value.
Terms-Cash as to $4,000 of the purchase
money in hand, the residue upon credit Of SIX
eighteen and thirty months, bonds bearing in
terest from day of sale, with approved personal
security. Title retained for ultimate security.
S. TRAVERS PHILLIPS,
au19-4t Commissioner.
THRUST SALE.-Uuder deed of trust ex-
Il ecuted to me by Andrew j. Haruff, I
will on Friday the 18th day of September, 1873,
on the premises, offer at public sale, to the high
est bidder, parcel of land in Augusta county,
about one fourth of mile from Valley Mills
and two and quarter miles from Swoope's De-
pot. containing Ill acres aEd 8 poles. 1t
has on it a comfortable house and other improve
ments.
Terms cash. unless modified on day of SALE
The title is believed to be good, but will con-
vey only such as is vested in trustee.
N. X. TROUT,
aug12-tds Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09

AND IN EEARKET.-In pursuance of q
L. decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, made in the cause of VIM. H. BelPs
heirs VS.. his widow, &C., I will, on
Friday, the 18Th day Of September nert,
offer at public sale to the highest bidder, on the
gusta, containing I25 acres. on the waters OF
Bakers creek, about six miles from Staunton.
and adjoining lands of Baylor. Engleman and
ais; has on it a comfortable dwelling house,
barn and other improvements, and is in Hebron
church neighborhood.
Terms-So much in hand as will pay costs of
sale, and balance in equal instalments at one,
two, three and four years, bearing interest from
day of sale, purchaser giving bonds with sufi-
cient personal security, and title to be retained
as ultimate security
NICHO. K. TROUT,
au19 Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09
NXECUTOR,S SALE OF LAND.-A

EXECUTOR,S SALE OF LAND.-As
Il Executor of Miss Mary Lofts, deceased,
the subscriber will sell at public auction on the
premises four miles West of Greenville, Au-
gusta county, on
Thursday, the 18th dag Of September, an
undivided interest of one-third of near % acres
of land, of which about one half is in timber,
adjoining the lands of Jacob Lofts and others
Terms made known on the day of sale.
Sale at 12 o'clock
j. H. CALLISON,
au19-tds Executor of Mary Lofts, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09

A picture-Kemper is on the tented field
fighting the enemy in his shirt sleeves Hughes
is in his Brussels carpeted room in billed
shirt aud morning gown writing editorials en-
couraging him in the fight. Where's Nast?-
Rich. Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09

MIR. j. P. Cowardin, of Richmond, whose
humorous lectures will be remembered By all who
have heard them, is we are informed by the
Richmond News, busily engaged in preparing a
series of descriptions of his adventures while
circumnavigating the globe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09

The cholera is raging with virulence in Hun
gary, fifty per cent. of the cases proving fatal.
The fact of this disease appearing at so many
places In Europe and Asia, and also in this
country, is full of warning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09

The relatives OF Mrs. Showalter, who was
murdered by her husband io Baltimore, reside
in Lancaster county, Va, and the body of the
deceased will be removed to the old homestead
for interment. Her maiden name was Carter.
The intemperance of DR.. Showalter was the
cause of this horrible murder
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09

The negroes of Ohio have organized themselves
into distinctivey Black Mans Party !; and
the Washington Republican, good Radical au-
thority, announces that the negroes ofthe Dis
trict of Columbia are preparing to take thesame
stand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09
Conservative Accession.

The Loudoun Enterprise, which has been
strictly neutral in politics since its establishment
nearly three years SINCE in its last issue ran up
the ticket of Kemper, Withers and Daniel to
its masthead, convinced, as it says, THAT the
time has come when every citizen of Virginia,
who truly loves the homer and welfare Of the
State, should do all within the limits of his
power and ability to shield her from the evils
with which she is threatened by the tremendous
effort now being made By the radical party to
obtain possession Of her Government
Loudoun, like Augusta, is noble old county
and will give good account of herself on the
4th of November next. La the better days of
the past Augusta was wont to challenge that
county to contest of majorities. She again
throws down the gauntlet. not doubling but
that chivalrons Loudoun will unhesitatingly
take it up. We put her upon her guard by as
suring her that Augusta is girdiag up her loins
for vigorous exertion. Unless we greatly mis-
take the spirit which is now awakened In the
bDsoms of our people, Augusta will give such a
majority for the Conservative ticket as will add
additional honor and glory to her name. 1t is
only in an important crisis 10 the affairs of our
State, like that which at present exists, that
she exerts her gigantic strength to its full extent
but when she does, she strikes with the force
of thunderbolt. In this canvass every Con-
servatiye should consider himself canvasser.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09

The Richmond Enquirer says: "Mr. Hughes
is the chosen champion of the party which tried
to chain the entire white population OF Virgin
ia in 1862"
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09
A Memorable Incident in the History of
Our Candidate.

In letter of Col. VIM. s. Gilman to the
Richmond Wig, he says:
The newspapers have already had accounts of
a circumstance that occurred after bloody Get
tysburg. Now, without any parade or indelicate
comment, | will here give the verbatim lam
guage of an eyewitness of the touching scene
Gen. Kemper, when shot from his horse in
the charge of Pickett's division at Gettysburg,
was being carried in a bloody blanket to the
reay when he was met by Gen. Lee, and the fol-
lowing dialogue eDsued:
Gen. Kemper. Lee, they say 1 am
dying, and you see the last of me. Before I
go | have one thing to demand: | have seen
in the fight what you have not seen-I have
seen the splendid heroism of my boys; when
you make up your reports do them justice and
cover them with glory they have won it,
'Gen Lee (speaking with deep emotion)-
L will. will do ali you ask, but trust God
will spare your life and yet restore you. hope
you will live, Gen. Kemper, for Virginia to
honor and reward you as she will"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09

TOBACCO!
We keep constantly on hand full supply OF
FINE AND CHEAP TOBACCO.
We name the following desirable brands:
Chewing,
''Zenona's Nonpareil,"
Hardgrove's Ward"
do "Peach,"
Thomas ''Swananoa"
''Fluvanna Belle"
Collie s. Co.'S 'Brag'' Twist,
do Pan Cake"
Eugene Henry" Twist,
~. J. Payne ditto.
Smoking.
''Ashes of Life'
''0ld Virginia"
"Old Flu"
au&r1m J. w. TODD s. Co.,
one door South of Post Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09
TOSEPH HAMMERS.

VSLE m HA AM Nh EhS.
eD FASHIONABLE TAILOR
STA UNION. VA.
have just received from Baltimore, fullline
of samples of French and English Coatings for
Suits, such as Diagonal Birds Eye and Basket
Goods. They can be seen at my shop. over M
p. Funkhousers store. an22
TAILORING TAILORING !!---Tbe
IL 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 d
all kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring buso
ness, in the very best manner, and at figures so
low that one will fail to be satisfied. He has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
by Dr.. B B. Donaghe as an Office, and vites
all his fliends and the public generally to give
him q call.
YS0 p. B. GRAVES
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09

CEMENT! CEMENTy-Contracto and
u others will find it to their interest to ex-
anime our Cement before buying. RosENDALE,
JAMES RIVER, AUGsTA ana ROUND Top, con-
stantly on hand
jeM-tf BAKER BkOS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09
COMMISSIONER SALE of Valua.
V bic Real Estate i'm Buffalo Gap.-

COMMISSIONERS SALE of Valua-
V BILE Reai Estate in Buffalo Gap
By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county. rendered at the June term, 1872.
in the cause of Spiece's creditors VS.. Spieces
admir- and ais, we will on
Saturday, the 2Oth dag Of Sept, 1873,
proceed, on the premises, to sell at public auc-
tion to the highest bidder the tract of lard of
which the late VIM. B. Spiece died seized, sub
ject to the widows dover thereon.
This tract of land is situated in Buffalo Gap
and is known the old Buffalo Gap Hotel prop
erty, and contains
zoe Acres,
twenty-five acres of which, together with the
Dwelling House and out houses have been as
signed to the widow for dover. The remainder
of the tract is heavily tmbered and is supposed to
contain large quantities of Iron Ore.
TERMs.-Cash in hand to pay the costs of suit
and sale, and the balance in four equal install
mehts, payable in one, two, three and four years
from the day of sale, and bearing interest from
the date of the confirmation of said sale-the
purchaser executing bonds with approved secu-
rity for said deferred instalments, and lien re-
tanned as ultimate security
N. X. TROUT
ALEX. H. FULTZ,
aug 19-tds Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09
Groceries, dc.
ATTENTION !!

Let discriminating public come and examine
OM9. Stock of Merchandise!
GROCERIES
Sugars. Vacuum pan, Porto Rico, and
white.
Coffee. Rio, Laguayra, and old Gov.
Team. Hyson, Oolong & Gunpowder.
Syrups. Superior table syrups-various
grades
MaccarOni.. Cheese and Crackers.
Canned . .. Tomatoes and Peaches.
HARDWARE:
Cutlery ...... Pocket Knives and Table Cut
lery.
Tools Planes, spirit levels, handsaws,
compass saws, buck saws, and
the celebrated la g htmsmg
Cross CMt."
COnfractors.Can be supplied with shoves,
picks, and Manila rope OF va
rious sizes
Also, with iron axles, wagon
boxes, and thinble skeens
..,.....As Buckets, Tubs and Churns
Garden forks, rakes and spades;
Glass of various sizes; Putty;
Z Coal oil in barrels, or less guam
= titles: Sash Cord and Pulleys;
Merriman's Shutter Fastenings;
Clark's gravity Blind Hinges;
Barn-door Hangers and Strap
Hinges; wood screws, carriage
u bolts, &c.
CORN MEAL and MILL OFFAL on hand
Full prices paid for DEERSKINS.
mara BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-09
IGiLO9'G21g.
I'D ARE d SPRINKLE.

I'D pARE & SPRINKLE,
ND FASHIONABLE TAILORS,
Aeao ST, aaert door to Mrs Scherer's Millinery
Store and doors from Loeb's Corner,
Stauntom. Virginia.
All work IN our line executed with neatness
ana dispatch Special attention paid to cutting,
repairing and cleansing.
AUGUST & 1879 If