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The newspaper press of the country is be-
coming more aud mtre earnest in It's demands
for political reform The general soirit is we'll
expressed by the Madison Wis. Press, which
says: This is bad year for states and for par
tisan candidates. 1t is barely possible that the
people will conclude that they can dispense
with the services Of peusioned politicians and do
the nominating themselves as well as the vo-
ting"
The State election in Maine takes place next
September, and the Portland argus in re-
view of the political situation. says: ''If suit
able candidate is nominated for Governor, one
who is not politician or bypocrite, but a capa-
ble honest man, one-third of the Republicans
would vote for and elect him. The managers
of the dominant party hardly yet appreciate
the blow which they struck the people in the
salary grab.'
Can any candid man dispute the perfect truth
of this statement2 It is from the Milwaukee
Ne,cs 1.-The whole rule of the monopoy-the
tariff monopoly. the railroad monopoly, the bank
monopoly, the office holding monopoly-the en-
tire rule of rings and corruptions has grown up
All these monopolies, abuses and big frauds are
the fruit Of laws enacted by the Republican
party"
The St. Louis Times thinks the Patrons of
Husbandry in Kansas have shown wisdom
which deserves to be commended. Some of
the political hacks Of that community, finding
that the Patrons are likely to have controlling
influence on the State government, organized
''grange," and applied for regular enrolment
in the order. The request was promptly re-
fused, the Patrons giving the professed politi-
clans to understand that their room was better
than their company.
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o. o. HowARD.-It seems after ALL that
this charitable and Christian warrior has prac-
ticed on himself as much benerolence as on the
wards of the nation His vaunted piety is now
obscured under the dark clouds of trouble,
growing out Of his conduct in the Freedman's
Bureau A large deficiency appears against
him in the administration of his pecuniary
trust, with no better apology for it than loose
business habits"
Verify, BLESSED is he who bloweth his own
horn, for whosever bloweth not his own horn,
the same shall not be blowed !" As long as
Gen. Howard blew his own horn, he was
blessed, but when he supposed that the ears of
all men were filed with bis praise. and when
he supposed all mankind thought him possess
ed of the best blood Of all of them, he ceased
to blow his own horn, and then men saw clear
ly and thought justly, and in the end, perceived
true discovery of his merits.
1t is indeed humilitating to our national
character to be obliged to note such delinquen-
cies in official circles. Randolph, of Roanoke,
characterized one period of his long political
life as 1.-THE age of minnows," but if he lived
now, he would quite likely characterize this AS
THE AGE OF THIEVES l-Baltinsorean.
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Fl. A. WISE AGAIN.-In recent letter to a
friend in Washington this old renegade after
stating that he had publicly announced he
would not accept a nomination for Governor
from either the Conservative or Republican
Convention, he goes on to say:
''If either prefers my platform of princi pies
they can so declare. but it would be consistent
with neither my principles nor their policy to
nominate me at all if they desire my election
and prefer my platform. To. accept nomina-
ton by the Republican Convention would
make me its candidate and array against me
the Conservatives.
my aim is to extract the best personnel from
both organizations; to make peace between
the colored and the Caucasian races among
us; to bring the administration to strong
grounds on which all pure, patriotic and inde-
pendent men can stand, as set forth in my let.
ter; and to support the President in promo
ting the peace and prosperity of the Southern
people and the national welfare. If either
Convention, therefore, will abstain altogether
from a nomination | will defeat the nominees
of the other"
The President having been informed of the
contents of the above letter is represented as
being satisfied that Gen. Wise is now one o.
his supporters 1t is also claimed that Wise
will support in the canvass the nominee of the
Republican Convention.
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The spirit of revolt having infected almost
every province of Spain, and been strongly
manifested in the army, has now penetrated to
the navy. The crews of five of the national war
vessels have seized their ships and turned them
against the Government.
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Groceries, dc.
ATTENTION !!
Let a discriminating public come and examine

Let discriminating public come and examine
Oar Stock of Merc]l0ndjse!
GROCERIES
Sugars Vacuum pan, Porto Rico, and
white
Coffee.......... Rio, Laguayra, and old Gov.
Java.
Tea ........ ...... Hyson Oolong & Gunpowder.
Syrups.S Superior table syrups-various
grades.
MaccarOni.. Cheese and Crackers.
Canned .... ... Tomatoes and Peaches.
HARDWARE:
Cutlery ........ Pocket Knives and Table Cut
lery.
Planes, spirit levels, handsaws,
compass saws, buck saws, and
the celebrated "LSg htmsmg 9
Cross Cat'
Contractors. Can be supplied with shovels,
picks, and Manila rope of va
riOus sizes
BEacksmiths- Also, with iron axles, wagon
boxes, and thimble skeens
..............As Buckets, Tubs and Churns /;
Garden forks, rakes and spades;
Glass of various sizes; Putty
Coal oil in barrels, or less guam
titles Sash Cord and Pulleys
p Merriman's Shutter Fastenings;
{ Clarks gravity Blind Hinges
Barn-door Hangers and Strap
Hinges; wood screws, carriage
d bolts, SO.
CORN MEAL and MILL OFFAL on hand
Full prices paid for DEERSKINS.
mara BAKER BROS.
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Teste,
julyl54t j. N. RYAN, Cpk.


EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.-The under
Il signed, having qualified as executor of
Albert j. Wheat, decd, notifies all persons hav-
ing claims against his estate to present them at
once for settlement.
All persons indebted-to said estate are notified
to come forward and settle without delay.
j. C. WHEAT, Executor
junel0- of Albert j, Wheat, decd.
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MCCLURE IL MILLER,

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NE Wholesale Grocers & Commission Merchants,
opposite G. & o. r. r. Freight Depot,
SOLE AGENTS FOR
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Truth Stranger than a Dime Novel.

ACCOUNT OF A TERRIBLE DUEL AT MEDICINE
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[From the Charleston (W. Va Courier
Who'll Bring the Ammunition, Boys?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-05

yHEEL'S AmmOniated Bone Super
III PHOSPHATE.-We have just received
full supply of this justly celebrated Fertilizer.
For wheat and grass it has no superior.
We refer to the following. persons who have
used it with great success, viz:
Benjamin Crawford, Geo. M cochran,
Mai John A. Harman. Ro Harnsberger,
Col Wm- D. Anderson. John S. Churchman,
M. w. D. Hogshead, FL. P. Dickerson,
VIM. Bell Crawford and others.
an~as ' S'"i 0-- +. B. HOGE & BRO.
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CRIME UPON CRIME. body found near
West Chester, Pa, has been identified as that
of VIM. S. Goss, formerly of Baltimore. From
statements in the papers Of that city it appears
that Goss was originally from Nashville, Tenn.,
near which place his parents now reside. While
in Baltimore he conspired with VIM. E I'd
derzook to defraud several life insurance COM
panies by taking out policies on Goss' s life to
the amount of $25, 900. Last February a shop
on the York road, occupied by the two con-
spirators, was burned, and in the ruins were
found the charred remains of man, supposed
at the time to be those of Goss, who was after
wards missing. 1t now turns out, however,
that the body had been taken to the shop pre-
vious to the fire, from some cemetery or dis
sectiug- room, and that Goss concealed himself
several months to await the result of the suits
against the insurance companies. Udderzook,
from fear of the exposure of their plot, went
to Goss's hiding place and decoyed him into a
lonely place near West Chester, where he mur-
dered him. The body was only discovered a
short time ago, and from the various develop
ments Of detectives and others the above mar
rative of facts has been made out. Undertook
is in prison. The affair in its various phases
has created no little excitement in Baltimore
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q nnn LBS. RED
SeUUU HAMS, and full stock OF Sides,
Shoulders and Breasts, for sale low.
j. w. TODD s. CO.,
Augusta Street, next to Post Office.
may IA if
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RMENTROUT IL CO.. are paying the
N highest cash prices for BUTTEK, EGGS,
CHICKENS and TURKEYS.
nov 10 tf-V & V copy 1t
r EATHER! Leather!!-Sole Leather,
IL Kip, and Calf-Skins, at moderate prices, for
sale at BAKER s. BROS.
OF IF
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" HI. GORMAN has received fresh
w. supply of Fishers unrivalled Mince
Meat in half f-barrels, and also put up in three
pound cans. Warranted pure and of the best
Ingredients. no5-tf
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II ANAWHA SALTI
IN 100 barrels of Kanawha Salt just
received. This salt is acknowledged to be the
best in the world for stock. For sale cheap.
mar11 P B. HOGE & BRO.
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IVA. HENAEL. Nh. d..
4 Physician and Surgeon,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
Respectfully tenders his professional SERVICES TO
ell hours.
Mg- Special attention given to Surgery.
Offce-Corner of Main and Augusta streets
entrance on Augusta street. 1e4-1y
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NOTICE. am still in possession of all the
forms prescribed by the Judges of the Su-
nreme Court of the United States in Bankrupt,
cy, and will still give immediate attention to all
such cases. Two thousand dollars exemption IN
Bankruptcy is good against all debts, both new
and old. -,
NV office is in the second story of my build
ing. diagonally east across ourt-lane from Court
hniidings. J. B. WATTS,
chi Atty law.
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NOR RENT-TWO ROOMS, pleasantly
n located. Apply at Spectator Office.
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NOAA! LUMRER!
" Ill. L.. POWELL,
DEALER IN
RED AND WHITE ASH ANTHRA CITE
COAL!
in Chestnut, Stove, Egg, and Foundry Sizes.
Georges creek Cumberland Coal, prepared
for open CRATES or blacksmith's use.
Lumber furnished at short notice for any sized
bill, at prices corresponding with saw mill rates.
P. o. Box 157. Staunton, Va
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NIRGINIA.-In the Circuit Court of Angus
ia county, June 18th, 1873.
George A. Hanger, Executor of John Trim
ble dec d. Plaintiff,
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NEO Fg(aE M. H A R R Il . o
" ATTORNEY-AItLAW w,
STAUNTON,
Will practice in all the Courts holden in Angus
ia county, and in the Circuit Courts of the adj
joining counties. :.
Va Strict attention giUe's to the collection OF
Claims.
Office-East of Courthouse, over Clerks Of
fee of Court of Appeals. ocol-I
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CHARLES GRATTAN. A. s. MAUZ1.
NRATEAN az MAUZY.
In ATTORNEYS-ATLA W,
STAUNToN, VA,
Will practice in all the Courts holden in Staun-
ton, the Circuit Courts of the adjoining counties,
and the Federal Court at Harrlsonburg:
asg- Prompt attention given to collections.
Office on Court Alley, formerly occupied by
Col b Christian. may20-tf
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Recent Publications.

Ceu,enn ial Celebration Of the Incerpora-
aisu II Waldsboro Maine. July 4,lS53.
DID. s.. Bangor. BENJAMIN A. Burr,
printer.
A pamphlet enly, but a pamphlet worth
more than many q big book just now.
We have here a History of Waldoboro,
with all its caaluities, TRIALS and vicissitudes;
next, a sermon by the Rev. A. j. Mcleod,
well adapted to the great occasion, and wor-
thy Of grateful acknowledgment. May its
warnings and teachings be remembered!
And then, an account of the celebration,
and discourse by another of our young
friends of the bar-Col. A. W. Bradbury, for
which we bespeak hearty acknowledge
ment. Very gratifying indeed is it, to find
our Young professionals launching out in this
way, among our literary skrmishers, and
ssfree companions; for only by such outside
exercises, can the more active properties o!
the mind be brought into play. But stop
we had almost overlooked the hymn by Mrs.
E. A. Oaks. 1t is noble poem, and what is
more, q capital hymn; strong hearted simple
and to the purpose. j. N.
Five Weess in Balloon. BY Jules
Verne. Translated from the French by
VIM. Mackland, with As Heliotype H.
lrSirations.
This book, coming from the pen OF the au-
thor of .~Twenty Thousand Leagues under
the Sea.p .eAround the World in Eighty
DAYS., etc., will be hailed with pleasure by
those seeking acceptable holiday gifts for their
friends. The book is thrillingy interesting
account of voyage made in balloon. across
Central Africa, by DIR. Ferguson, his friend
' Kennedy, and his servant .vJoe. There is an
interesting resume given Of African dlscoy-
q, v, which is entirely accurate, and will seIye
70 -e fresh the memory of the reader. Ihe
,,ot, ,oo of locomotion is OF course purely I'M
acina w. as are the adventures OF the party
Tho e. orv is told with such infinite gravity,
.nd h, 50 n, any odds and ends Of intorma-
tion wo ven into it, that any but careful read
ar w;l, f nd fcredulous before he is aware
The sti liking remark concerning NJ. Verne
made nv the Christian lntelligencer is certain
~ justified by this book. 1t sa-s HE Is tts
most be wildeIing and yet one OF the most de
liehtful of writers, decking science IN th'
oo;se Of romance, and making the dryes
| theories and most Improbable speculations
as charming as tale of faery. In conclusion
VIC would say ''that by any one taking an in
ter.st in African explorations--and who doe
not this book will be found not only 10 con
| tain anecdotes of excitement and adventure
but plenty of practical, reliable informa''''
cleaned from the most authentic scenrH.
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TERMS $500 PER ANNTMJ aDyANCE
Coolidge.

This charming. bright and .t,ro..,.
fol girls, written by Miss Coolidge is a s.o,s,
to her former book. "What Katy Diar Iii.
natural and full of life and sparkle, without
slang or sauciness- too common faults in iu-
while literature; and its influence is sweet
and healthful without any repulsve goody-
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ents will be glad to place in the hands of
their daughters; and young readers will find
in its pages much ready sympathy with, and
genial appreciation of girl-nature.
Katie and Clover, Elsie and John are al
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vivacious Rose Red cannot fail to receive
warm welcome from the thousands of young
girls to whom Miss Coolidge will introduce
her.
One OF the brightest chapters among the
many bright ones is that which accords
meeting of the S. S. U.C.society before which
Rose Red delivers an exceedingly pathetic
poem. We will let the book speak for it.
self:
Rose stood up with great gravity. 81
would ask for moments delay, that the
she said. "My piece is an affecting one. /
didn't mean it, but il came so. We cannot
always be cheerful" Here she heaved a sigh
which set the S. S. U. G. 10 laughing, and
| began
SCOTCH POEM.
Vice. crimson -tippet Willie Wink,
Waes me. drear, dree and dra,
waeful thocht. a iearsome flea
wutherng wind, and a..
Sair ssir, thy mither sabs her lane,
Her cen, hei mon. are wat;
Her cauld kali hae the corbies ta'en,
And grievously she graf.
All, me. the suffering of the windi
All, me. the waesome mither!
Ah, me, the bairI les left ahind,
The shither, hithcr, blther!
''What does it mean ?" cIiel the girls, as
Rose folded up the paper and sat down.
"Meang' said Rose. "rm sure | don't
| know. It's Scotch, | tell you It's the kind OF
Thing that people read, and then they say,
One OF the loyeliest gems that Burns ever
wrote! l thought I'd see if couldn't do
| one too. Anybody can, find: it's not at all
| difficult
We recommend most riially the present
volume, and look forward with pleasurable
| anticipation to future stories from the pen of
its author. The illustrations are very grace
ful and well executed, and the type, binding,
etc., are correspondingly attI active.
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The Rose of Disenfis. by Heinrich
| Zschokke.
Mr.. j. j. ID. Trenor has succeeded in giving
an admirable translation of what is perhaps The
most characteristic of Zschokke's tales. The
charming simplicity of the original and the
ldyllic grace with which the German interests
us favorite creations, are rendered as well as
! translation permits. Trenor has carefully
avoided paraphrase, and has in some degree
shielded himself by his dread of it.
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