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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-11
JESUS WEPT.
TO MOTHER ON THE DEATH OF HER CHILD.

TO MOTHER ON THE DEATH OF HER Chilli
Yes thou mayst weep, for Jesus shed
Such tears as those thou shedest now,
When for the living and the dead,
Sorrow lay heavy on His brow.
He sees thee weep, yet does not blame
The weakness of thy flesh and heart;
Thy human nature is the same,
AS that in which He took a part.
Turn thee to Him, to Him alone,
For all that our poor lips can say,
To soothe thee, broken-hearted one
Would fail to comfort thee to day.
Jesus himself will comfort thee,
In His own time, in His own way,
And haply more than two or three,
Unite in prayer for thee to- day.
Failing Springs, Rockbrige Co., Va
August 9Th 1871.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-11

The deaths in Boston last year were 81 per
cent. In excess of the deaths in 1871.
Several persons suspected of being Interna-
tionalists have been arr sted in Paris
The thermometer at Memphis was four de.
grees above zero, and the ice heavier than last
season, Jan. 29th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-11

G. L. WELLER has in Store his Fall and
Winter Stock. embracing something less than
drens', Mems and Boys BOOTS and SHOES.
The most Of his goods are made especially for
his trade and are such goods as he can recon-
mend, and will be sold at a small ADVANCE on
cost oc ~ tt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-11
Indian Summer.

Editor Spectator.
The beautiful spells of weather
that charm our Valley people SO, in Winter,
had q terrible significance to the early settlers.
After the apparent onset of winter bad set in,
came one Of these delightful summers we love
SO, and gave Indians another chance TO wreak
destruction on the settlers, or compelled them
to crowd into small forts, and hence the name
Indian Summer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-11
CC9'9sjGGe MGfcl2eg.
CARRIAGES AND BUGGHES.-Iw wish
4 / to inform my friends that haze moved my

CARRIAGES AND BUGGHES.-Iw wish
q J to inform my friends that have moved my
CARRIA G e SHOP
where l will keep on hand Carriages and Bug
gies of every description. BY close attention to
business and fair dealing, expect to give entire
abstraction. will pay strict attention to Re
PAIRING. Give me call before purchasing.
jan Is j. Ill. WATERS.
NARREAGE-NEAkE the solicita-
Z J tion of many Of my former patrons l have
carry carry On On the CARRTHGE-M MAKING BUsI-
NESS in ali its various branches, and am de-
termined that my work shall not be surpassed in
finish, style, durability or price.
Special attention given to repairs.
en4-tf JOHN III. HARDY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-11
LGOe7'y.

lo~@ BUksAEsS AO~M
ISZ =. livery Stables, ICI 80
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
In entering upon the new year, the subscriber
has had his new stables arranged for the accom-
mediation Of his growing custom and calls the
particular attention of his friends and the public
% his unusual facilities for carrying on his Liv-
cry on an enlarged scale.
His stables are entirely new, the floors adapted
to the comfort OF horses, and his sheds fitted up
for the protection Of vehicles from the weather.
He wishes to remind the public that his COM
plete outfit of new
Buggies. E'hsetons, Carriages,
Hacks, &C.,
in neatness and ease Of moving, are not to be
equaled by any Livery in the Valley.
He can accommodate persons with superior RI
ding and driving horses-either gentle or fast.
Horses fed and boarded on liberal terms
The famous hCstler, Tom BETHEL, is in gen
eral charge of the stables.
rs Office near the bridge-mes0 building
ia9-tf Ed. BURKE.
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as- Address" -"staunton Spectator" staunton,
Augusta County, Va.
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Baltimore Advertisements.

UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS
AND GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS
WERE AWARDED TO CHARLES
STIEFF FOR THE BEST PI-
AMOS IN COMPETITION
WITH ALL THE
Leading Manufacturers an this Country.
Office IL New vgarer0Oas.
No n. Liberty Street. BALTIMORE, Md.
The Stieff Planes contain all the latest
improvements to be found in q first class Piano,
with additional improvements of his own nven-
ton not to be found in other instruments. The
tone touch and finish of their instruments can
not be excelled by any manufactured.
A large assortment. of Second hand Pianos al
ways on hand, from $75 to $500.
Parlor and Church Organs, some 20 different
styles on hand from $50 and upwards.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 1900 Southerners. 600 of whom
are Virginians, two hundred North Carolinians,
one hundred and fifty East Tennesseeans, and
others throughout the South), who have bought
the Stietf Piano since the close of the war.
JOEL ETTINGER,
july If Staunton. Va.
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4 NsERECAN EaOTEL
"A EEvery Stables. sS-sfSrgass
STAuNToN. Va. Gs4Es s4Ess q G5SSz

JOHN OTOOLE, ............:. Proprietor:
My stables are constantly supplied with ele-
ga at horses, carriages buggies hacks &C., which
will be furnished to my patrons on most reason
able terms. Also good and reliable drivers sup
piled if desired. I can furnish livery. equal, if
not superior, to that of any other stable in the
State. Give me a trial and [ will guarantee sat-
sfaction. JOHN OTOOLE.
deIl-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-11

GTOCK SCAEEES.-The undersigned has
y just erected on his yard on the new Middle
brook road Fairbanks Scale, upon which he
Will weigh all sorts Of Stock He invites the at
tention Of shippers and others to the facility thus
afforded. H. T.. POWELL.
sep17-f
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-11
SCRAPS OF HISTORY,

The Potomac was called "Cohongoroota."
by the Indians.
Rockbridge and Rockingham counties were
taken from Augusta and Botetourt in 1777.
Augusta has furnished more Speakers for the
House of Delegates than any county in Virginia.
John Hagerty and Richard Owens were the
first Methodist preachers in the Valley in ITO
The first camp meeting in the Valley was held
at Chrisman's spring, two miles from Winches-
ter in August, 1906
The first log cabins were built in Winchester
in l739-one hundred and thirty-f7e years ago.
1t now mum bers over 5000 people
Augusta and Frederick were laid off in the
year l130 and included ali the vast region West
Of the Blue Ridge.
Mr.. John Hite built the FIRST brick house, W.
Of the Blue Ridge, in Frederick county, near
Winchester, in 1875. It is still standing or was
during the war-a small one-story house.
Tuscarora Baptist church, Berkeley county, is
the first place the Gospel was publicly preached
West of the Blue Ridge and the next was Fall
ling Water, in same county.
In l776, Congress ordered ''that Hon. John
Penn, Esq, and Benz Chew, ESQ Quakers of
pennsylvania. and disloyal should be removed
to Staunton in Va, and kept till they svore or
affirmed allegiance to the State of Pepnsvlva-
MIA"
Botetourt was taken from Augusta in 1862
The Act says: And whereas the people situated
on the Mississippi, in said county of Botetourt
will be very remote from the c. H, &c, &c,
the inhabitants who live on said water shall be
exempt from taxes, &C."
Shenandoah county was originally called Dun
more, after Gov. Dunnore, but was changed as
ne was loyal to the King, in the old Revolution.
Weyers Cave was discovered in 1904, by Ber-
nard Weyer, while digging for a ground hog.
He is now living in ILL.,, or his children are, and
doing well. When the Valley Railroad runs
near this property it will have thousands of vis-
itors where it has hundreds now, and will then
be illuminated by gas, &c.
Lexington was established by law in October.
1777 The act says; There shall be laid off
town to be called Lexing gton, 1900 feet in length
and 900 in width" There is still hone Of il fll-
ing out its original limits before the close of the
| present century, when it is joined to Staunton
life and vigor, by the Valley R. r.
| Staunton was laid off by VIM. Beverley in
l76l and established by law same year. The
first settlers were principally Irish. Itnow con-
tains all nationalties and warmly welcomes all
live, energetic men. It's population is ZOO and
increasing faster than any city in the State. It
is the great Female Educational Centre of the
South and will soon be q great R. r., and man.
| ufacturing city. Now is the time to settle here
and be ready for the ''spring rise'' of business
| prosperity and progress. We will gladly re-
spond to all inquiries from those desiring to set
tie here or anywhere in the Great Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-11

NFFENGER, CEsAEG, q CO.. EseaE
r. Estate Agents, Staunton. Va.-At-
tention given to the purchase and sale OF lands
n the Valley Of Virginia. Parties desiring to to
DO do well to place them in our hands, as we have
superior advantages in disposing of them,
Refer by permission to n; Harvey Et6nger'
ESQ, and Messrs. Echols,sBell q Catlett, Staun-
Special attention paid to renting property in
Tho 1Citv Of Staunton. mar 5 ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-11
Patches, JeaUeE9'gs.

GELVER PLATED WARE.
y JEWELRY, SPECTACLES. sc.
have just removed to my New Store Room.
next door to Hunters Book Store, MAIN STREET
where will be found nice Stock of JEWEL
RY, SILVER and PLATED WARE, which
will be sold very low. All Goods Warranted as
represented: A complete Stock of LAZARUS
& MORRIS PERFECTED SPECTACLES to
suit all persons needing Glasses.
N- WATCHES and JEWELRY repaired
in the best manner.
april Is IF G. G. YEAKLE.
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Professional Directory.
EY. EEENKEL. NJ. d..
EbN.usiAT.Sn RnG Surgeon

STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Respectfully tenders his professional SERVICES te
the public and may be consulted at his once al
all hours.
Ofice-Corner of Main and Augusta streets
entrance on Augusta street, Ie4-1y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24
How to Manage a Lot of Calves.

"YouDg Farmer has a lot of yearlings.
which hevants to feed as cheaplv as possible
on corn stalks and corn. He wants informa-
ton on the subject. We once fed twenty-four
head of calves and yearlings in the following
manner shed, fifty feet long, was furnish
ed with feeding trough to which access
could be had from the front. The trough was
divided into partitions, so that the animals
could not crowd each other, and each had a
feeding place from which it could not be eject
ed by the other. Corn-stalks were cut and
wetted and mixed with corn meal and wheat
bran, ground together in equal parts and salt
ed; and half bushel per head was fed twice a
day. Each animal had two quarts per day of
the meal and bran. Plenty of straw was
thrown into the shed, and none removed until
spring, when there was three feet in depth of
well rotted manure which had not frozen at
all, taken out and which paid for all the feed
the calves consumed. Regular currying and
exercise in the yard through the day, when
they wished, kept them in good health. We
know of no better plan.-Agriculturist.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24
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Users extends only to their immediate business
Obituaries and Tributes of Respect will be
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matters of charge, and are to be paid for a
the rate Of so cents per square.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24
Farmers Children.

Farmers children are the hope and the life
OF a nation. If they grow up intelligent, mo-
raj, patriotic, there is hope FOR the country,
for free institutions. Seven-tenths of our chill
dren are born on the farm. They have the
preponderance in numbers, as well as they have
IN strength and influence. They grow up
hearty, robust, active, Industrious They be-
come our most active business men in the cities
and towns. Our cities would soon degenerate
were it not for the fresh blood infused into
them from the country yearly. Go to the most
enterprising and successful business men in St.
Louis to-day, and ask them where they were
born and they will tell you upon the farm
perhaps in cabin. Ask your most success
full lawyers, ministers and physicians, where
they were born, and they will tell you in the
eountry-not in the city,
There is more in farmers children than most
people look for, and there might be much more
still. Do you ask how? We will tell you.
BY furnishing them better facilities for educa-
ton. Its the mind and the morals that make
the man. The man must be educated to be-
come useful. The ignoramus does not make
an Impression upon the body polite. Igno-
rance does not rule, but intelligence does. If
we would have society become better, we must
educate our children. Farmers children are
educated chiefly in the common school. Good
common schools are doing more for the people,
Tor the country. for good morals than any
other instrumentality. They must be encour-
aged. Those having them in their keeping
must employ the best teachers, visit them.
give them their influence, and sustain them in
every possible way. They should constant,
strive to secure the best-not the cheapest
teachers. They must employ teachers who's
hearts are in their work; who love their voea
tion; who do not teach simply to make fe'
dollars, but because they feel that they ar
performing an important duty, which the
wish to do honestly and well Rural World.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24
POETRY.
POOR FARMER JOHN.

Old Farmer John was sore perpcxed-
Nay, Farmer John was really vexed;
He labors early, labors late,
Yet never talks of adverse fate
For all his toilings scarce suffice,
OF longed-for lands TO pay the price.
The summers come, the summers go,
The spring showers waste the winters snow,
The while, from dawn till close of day,
Receiving naught but frowns for paw;
His good wife tolls; and anxious care
Has faded lip and cheek and hair.
Acres on acres stretch away
OF woodland, corn, of wheat and hay;
His cattle roam DER many hill,
His brooklet turns the groaning mill;
Yet still he sighs and longs for more,
And grumbles Ger that he is poor.
Four sturdy sons, four daughters fair
Claimed at his hands fathers care.
de gave them labor without end,
And strove their souls, like his, TO bend
into the narrowing groove Of thought
Gold TO be earned, land to be bought.
Yes, Farmer John is growing poor
You see it as you pass his door.
His old brown house is small and mean,
The roof is cracked by warp and seam;
The leaning caves, the half-hanged door,
Proclaim old John is very poor.
No books; no pictures on the wall;
Carpetless room and dreary hall.
Why think il strange, such farmers boys
Should seek the ciy's pomp and noise?
should learn to loathe the sight of home,
Where naught Of joy Or grace may come.
Why think it strange his poor old wife,
Who coined for him her very life,
Should pause, at last, despite his frown,
And lay her weary burden down
IN JOY, to walk the streets of heaven,
Where naught is sold, but all is giyen2
70 where you will, search earth around,
The poorest man that can be found,
is he who tells, through life to gain
Widest extent of hill and plain;
Forgetting all his souls best needs,
In counting DER his title deeds.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24
-AGRICULTURAL
Spreading Manure in Winter.

We are asked what advantage there is in
spreading manure or frozen ground 1t de-
ponds much on the condition of the ground -
II it is covered with grass, either a pasture or
meadow, there is great advantage in more
than one respect. The surface is protected
from sudden changes during winter, and the
first thaw carries the manure to the roots.
where it causes vigorous growth early in the
SPRING If the ground is plowed for a spring
crop, 1t is also benefited by having the manure
really to be absorbed by the soil whenever the
ground thaws, the seed as soon as it sprouts,
finds what it needs close at hand. On sod
ground to be plowed for corn in the spring,
the same advantages are gained as in the case
OF grass lands, and the manure is on the spot
IN time, which in a late season it might not
be, for want Of time or improper condition of
the ground. But after all, it is far better to
get the manure upon the ground before it is
frozen, if possible; the earlier in the fall, the
better. Winter top-dressing of grain is only
a poor substitute at best for proper and time
ly preparation in the fall, and rarely pays for
the trouble, unless it may be in the advantage
gainsd by the spring-sown clover.-Amer. An
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24
THE W0MAN'S FRIEND,
Ok
STEAM WASHER!

ENRST. 1t does its own work, thereby saw
i, ing large portion of the time usually
taken in family.
I'd. 1t uses much less soap than is required
by any other method.
3D.. 1t requires no attention whatever while
the process of cleaning is going on. A lady
can do her washing while she is eating her
breakfast and doing up the breakfast dishes.
4th. Clothing wears double the time,
washed in this washer, that it will washed
with machine, or by hand labor, or wash
board.
9TH. Lace curtains, and all fine fabrics,
are washed in superior manner. For fam
neis, this WASHER is most desirable. as il
VIII not full them, as machine or hand-rub
olng does; All fabrics, from the finest lace
with ease, withoutthe rubbing-board.
va For sale by
JOHN W. HORNER,
uiay WI Rockville, Nd.
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Exce1sioE Pump

AT SNORT DOtlCe.
Always on hand all kinds of Pump Fix
lures, of the very best quality.
Common Wooden Pumps made on the prem
Uses where they are to be placed, when desir-
ed, at so cents a foot.
All Pumps constructed by the subscriber
are warranted for one year. After the first
year, they will be kept in order by him, for
ten years, for the moderate sum of 81 pr year.
All Pumps put in and not proving sAtisfac-
tory, will be taken out and the money re-
funded.
Orders by mail, or in person, attended TO
with promptness, and at moderate prices.
Gs- For any further information, apply 10
Mr.. !. BYERs, Montgomery House, Rockville,
Maryland.
WIN. OLDFIELD,
PUMP MAKER.
ap19-1y Fountain Green, Hartford Co.
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CERTIFICATE.

The State Inspector of Georgia, says;
The recent analysis of Clark's Ammoniatcd
Dissolved Bone warrants me in pronouncing
it highly reliable compound for the early
and effective nutrition of crops, with suffi-
cient quantity ofammonia to stimulate, de-
velop and sustain the plant. 1t contains a
heavy proportion of Soluble Phosphoric Acid
to sustain an ample fruitage. 1t, therefore,
has an official sanction as good fertilizer.
A. MEANS,
Inspector, Savannah, Ga.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24

knowledge is a common and unappropria-
bic property of maukind-a ray of heavenly
light which streams through the darkness of
the night.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24

have used Clarks alongside of -, and
like it very much, and can recommend it as
superior article, l shall use it in future. 1t
pays. WIN. HUDDLESON.
Tennallytown, D. c., Aug. %, 1871.
have used Clark's Dissolved Bone side, of
several others, and think it the best ever
tried on corn. I made some of the finest corn
ever saw with it last year. intend to use
it in future. W. S. OLIVER.
Prospect Hill, Fairfax CO., Va rg. %, 1871
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READ THE FOLLOWING

Mr.. O'NEALE II used Clark's last year,
and am much pleased whit. l put it on
some potatoes, leaving one row without any.
Where applied Clark's got good yield of
fine potatoes, but on the row where l used
none, got no potatoes. / consider it gen.
uine article, and shall use it again.
Very respectfully, JOHN FEBREY.
Falls Church, Va.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24
LIQUORS :

Pure Old Rye WHISKEY;
Il Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, 4 years old;
X, Xxx, xxx Old Rye Whisky;
Clabaughs Old Rye Whiskey;
Pure French BRANDY;
Pure Holland Gin;
Pure Jamaica Spirits, N. E. Rum;
PORT Sherry, Madeira, & Malaga Wines
Blackberry Brandy, &C.;
All Of which am selling at reduced prices.
A. GAEGLER,
deco lis High St, Georgetown, D. &c.
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UNDERTAKING.
OLDFIELD'S

e xc @ lsior p UNI p.
TIME undersigned has now on hand about
10, 600 feet of White Oak Pump Stock,
which has been in soak in Spring water q
sufficient length of time to free it from sap
Any Pump constructed of this stock is guar
anteed not to give an unpleasant taste TO the
water. His arrangements for preparing Pump
Stock in the above manner are most ample
and complete, and he will always be prepar-
ed to put uD the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24

find Clark's an elegant fertilizer have
used it on corn and wheat, and like it better
than any other.
A. H. c. DARNE.
Fairfax CO., Aug. 26. 1871.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24

like Clark's Dissolved Bone better than
ything ever used. ] used it with several
others, and find it the best. ! shall never
use anyother as long as | can get it.
ROBT. WALKER.
Alexandria CO., Va.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24

MAGISTRATES BLANKS, of allkinds.
vi for sale at this Office.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-24

tried Clark's, beside several others, and
find it equal to any. 1t is good thing.
ALFRED LEIGH.
Fairfax co., Va.
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READ! READ! READ!

apl9-1y Fountain Green, Hartford Co.