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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

The New York Nation, Republican jour
nal, though indicating more independence than
most party organs, speaking of its party, says :
ut is held together as an organization solely
by the possession of the Government Offices
This makes it real business concern with &C
counts to keep, earnings to make, dividends to
distribute, ard claims to adjust. 1t consequent
ly does not need opinions, and, to do it justice,
makes no pretence Of having any,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

VIRGINIA COLLEGES. There are said to be
two thousand white male students at the sew
eral colleges and universities of Virginia, of
which the University of Virginia has 342, Vir-
GINA Military Institute 275, Washington and
Lee University 1853, Randolph Macon College
234, Emory and Henry $50, Roanoke 100, Vir-
ginia Agricultural and Mechanical (Blacksburg)
1872, Hampden and Sidney 90 and William and
Mary College about IS, Richmond College 1o5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

A Chinawoman was sold at auction on Gran
lite Greek, Idaho, the other day. The bidding
was spirited, and she was finally knocked down
to Chinaman named Six for 1915.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

Darien, Ca, shipped nearly 5000, 600 feet Of
lumber in April and May, besides A. 29 barrels
of rosin and | ,257 bbls. of turpentine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24
The Federal Debt from 1857 to 1871

The following is statement of the outstand-
ing principal of the national debt at the close
of each financial year since 1857. taken from
the report Of the Secretary of the Treasury,
December the 4th, 1871, page ID:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

Another ocean cable is slowly approaching
cur shores. Six hundred and four miles have
been paid out by the Great Eastern, and at last
advices all was we'll, and the success, thus far,
complete
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

The dog tax of Loudoun Co., Va, this year
amounted to $1,9S3. 1t pays for all the sheep
destroyed and leaves ST. 900 for the school fund.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

A negro who ravished lady at Rutherford
n.y. some time since, from the effects of which
she afterwards died, has been hung by the peo
pie Of that place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

The outlets of the Mississippi are said to be
closing up. Government granted aid to keep
them open, but it is said not to have been eff
6ciently used. We can readily believe it,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24
General News.

A wooden factory has been esta blished at
Fredericksburg, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

The Washington Chronicle has directed its
carrier to stop the delivery of that paper to all
dead heads" or persons who do not pay for
1t, on the ground that it is no more unreasona-
bic to ask for groceries and dry goodsssfor moth
ing than to expect a newspaper gratis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

Most Northern is suggested as name for
the child born to the wife of Hans Christian,
the Esquimaux, one Of the Polaris survivors,
on the floating ice field, one hundred miles fur
Their north than any habitation of men is known
tn exist
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24
u. ,,
June 1st 1873 Er Committee

ADVERTISER BY bMILEs-Is SoZoDoNT, and
if you it daily, the white CLEAN of the pearls
between the parted rubies will prove its excel
lence as Dentrifce. and the sweetness of the
breath will attest its purifying properties.
ar,d raa,,d s ral dir o. Glue
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

(, AsSE OF LAND.-In pursuance Of de-
y cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, rendered in the cause of Koiner vs. Pei
ter will on THURSDAY, the 18th DAY OF
JULY, 1873, proceed on the premises, about one
mile from Waynesboro to sell at public sale, to
the highest bidder, tract of land containing
about 49, Acres, heretofore sold to William
A. McCue. The land is OF good quality and
quite desirable.
TERMs-Costs of sale in hand, one fourth of
balance down, and balance in equal instalments
in one and two years. The purchaser to give
bonds with sufficient personal security, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
Sale at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
io17-tds NIGHO X TROT1F COm'p
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

Mz- GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT.-If you
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture OF
all kinds, send your orders to IL. F. Zimmerman =,
& Son, 3d. 7th street, Washington, ID. q. Or
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed
~ Mems Fine Boots-every grade, very low
at John j. McMahon's Augusta street.
Mg- Leathers and shoe findings on hand at
John J. McMahon's, 129 Augusta street.
antaes water nrOofo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

NETY PROPERTY FOk SALE.-A
= well finished new House, with nine rooms,
store room and cellar. Lot fronts 40 feet on
Market street. and 200 feet deep; located in a
pleasant and desirable part of the city, and CON-
handing a splendid view. For particulars, &C.
apply to JOHN "A. BICKLE,
june3-5t- Stanton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

They have pleasant, hearty, energetic way
of helping the educational institutions at the
North that other sections would do well to Uni
tate The people are proud of their colleges !;
the graduates are grateful to their particular
Alma Mater, and the citizens Of the town where
these buildings are placed are ready to assist
them. At the Commencement of Rutgers Col
lege on the 18th Of the month, ffty-fve thou
sand dollars we're raised without any difficulty
as an additional endowment. The Commence
ments of the month will prob ably see two or
three hundred thousand dollars added to the
treasures of other Northern colleges.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

MFRS. M. e. PAGAN AND SISTER
lya will sell their entire stock of MILL
merry and NOTIONS at cost.
Mrs. Fagan's i'll health compels them to do
this, as she is not able to attend to business
They have on hand some beautiful Goods, hand
some French Flowers, Straw Bonnets and Round
Hats, real aud imitation Lace Collars, Fishues,
Kid Gloves, Corsets, Pocket Handkerchefs,
Ribbons of every color and quality, and great
many other goods which, persons wishing to buy,
would do we'll to examine.
Gsg- Do not forget the place, next door to DR..
Arthur's Office, and opposite Miss A. Martin s
Hair Store. je24-tf
9EskKE sUEsES RENDER OF GEN. LEE.
E AT EVAPORATION G. H., VA, APRIL
9tn 1S65.-A magnificent IA Is inch Engrav-
ing Of the surrender of Lee, showing the com
manding Generals, Armies and beautiful land.
scape scene. 1t is artistic in execution, beautiful
IN design, and sure to have al enormous sale.
Agents wanted everywhere. Sample copies
sent by mail, on roller, postpaid on receipt Of
25 cents, for 60 cents, or for ST..
Address, j. G. BURROW,
Publisher, Lock Box, Isl,
Baltimore, Md.
gs- Catalogues of Books, Pictures, &c, sent
free ie24-1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

The United States Circuit Court for the dis
trict of Kansas has decided, in accordance with
the decision of the Supreme Court of Pennsyl-
vania, in the case Of Fowler VS.. Scully, that
national banks cannot enforce mortgage given
for advances Of money to be made, though for
debts already due mortgage can be enforced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24
I AND FOR sALE.-I wish to sell pr

AND FOR SALE.-I wish to sell prl-
Ia vately my SHU INNATE FARM, lying on
South River six and a half miles above Waynes-
boro' and containing $40 acres, and about
200 acres cleared and in high state of cul-
tivation, very productive, of Gram and Grass
and well watered, one side bordering on the Riv-
er, with numerous fine Springs, common LOG
DWELLING HOUSE, very roomy, and other
necessary out-buidines and fine Saoisher Barn
and plenty of good Fruit. The balance of the
land is finely tmbered. Any person wishing to
purchase good land, will 60 we'll to look at this
land before purchasing elsewhere
ie17-tf MARTIN COYNER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24
!je24-tds
VbAETEMOFSE d OHEO RAILROAD,
IT'D OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER,
BALTIMORE, ND. June 18th, 1873.
EsA SIAxs f,s.z pf

10 Contractors.
PROPOSALS FOR THE GRADUATION AND MASON
RY OF THE VALLEY RAILROAD, between Staun-
ton and Salem, Virginia, will be received until
the 4TH DAY OF JULY NEXT, at the Office
of the Company. in Staunton,. Virginia, where
profles and specifications can be seen.
Fifty-nine (59) miles of this line are to be let,
contract for the remainder, twenty Eight (28)
miles. (the locations of which are to be designa.
ted by the Company has been made.
Payments monthly, in cash, or part in first
class interest paying County Bonds, as may be
agreed upon, with reservation of twenty (25) per
cent. until completion of contract.
The Company reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. JAMES l.. RANDOLPH,
ie24-2t Chief Engineer Valley Railroad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Trustee.
Edwin nj. Gushing. auctioneer june3-4
MIDDLE River Farm

AND FOEs SALEo-ln pursuance of a
IL decree of the Circuit Court OF Augusta
county, rendered in the cause of Zumbro's heirs
against Thompson, &c, l will proceed on FRI
DAY, the 9th day of June next, on the prem
ises to SELL at public sale, to the highest bidder
small tract of land of good quality, containing
about 284 acres, situated on the road leading
from Waynesborough to GIeenville, being part
of the land in possession of Henry Grove, decd
about two miles and half above Waynesboro'.
Terms--Costs Of sale and suit in hand, balance
in equal instalments at six, eighteen and thirty
months, bearing interest from day of sale, pur-
chaser to give bonds and approved security.
Sale at IL O clock, A. NJ.
MICH. K. TROUT,
ma27-tds Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

Mr.. Henry Probasco, of Cincinnati, designs,
it is stated, to erect public art gallery in
Burnet Woods Park, near that CITY, The build
ing is to be 400 feet long in park Of thirty
acres, and Mr. Probasco will put in it his own
collection of pictures, gems, Antiquities and rare
books.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

Somebody in Louisville thought that General
Grant, now that be is resting at Long Branch
by the salt sea waves, would like, above all
things, little alligator, as pet for his son
Jesse. So he sent one four feet long. scaly
monster, the sight of which would have made
the youthful Jesse bawl to the extent of his
lungs. The President declined the present. 1t
is said that he did it very awkwardly. He was
not used to it. He paid the express charges,
however. and left the lively young gift with the
baggage man. Under the circumstances it did
the best thing, probably, it could dot died.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24
A. M. FAUNTLEROY, NJ. D..
je24-1t City papers copy. Board of Health.

COMMISSIONER SALE ola TRACT
" of LAND on Souths River.-Tn pursuance
of decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, in the suit of Palmer VS.. Donoho, the under
signed, as Commissioners. will offer at public
sale, on Friday the 18th day Of July, 1873, on
land lying on South river, in Augusta county,
now in possession of Thos nj. Donoho contain
ing 2I63 acres. This land lies well, in q good
neighborhood, and is in good state of cultlva-
ton, adjoining the lands of Mrs. Thomas John
ston and others, and is known as the Morris Aus
tin farm.
Terms-So much Of the purchase money as
will pay costs of suit and sale, vii be required
in cash, and the balance in l, 2, and 4 years,
of sale, to be secured by bonds with personal
security and retention of the title as ultimate
security, until all the purchase money is paid.
p s. YoING' Com'rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

NOR SALE PRzVATELY.-A VAL
n UABLE BUILDING LOT.-As agents
for Mary Jane Rhodes, we will sell, privately
that desirable Building Lot known as the Cease
Lot, fronting on Madison street, between Main
Street and Wesleyan Female Institute, adjoin-
ing the the property of Col Geo. Baylor, dec d,
and VIM. NJ Matheny.
GKATTAN & MAUZY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24
-Neav Advertisements.

CANETARY.-In order to promote the pub
y lie cleanliness and health of the city, the
Board of Health have instructed the Chief of Po-
lice to enforce the most rigid sanitary measures
throughout the city.
Property holders are respectfully requested
to cooperate in the work Of cleansing and re-
moving from the back yards, cellars and ada
cent premises, all dirt, &c. All drains leading
from private residences to the streets must be
kept free from distractions, and where it is pos
sible the hydrant water should be used, once in
"a hours, to flush the same. The Board of
Health have made arrangements to distribute
lime in all the streets and drains of the city, and
private citizens will be furnished lime at cost,
and those unable to buy lime will be supplied
free of cost, application to the Chief of Police
The city authorities recognizing the necessity sof
sanitary measures at this time for the public
health and safety, will have to enforce the city
ordinance in all instances in which private indi-
viduals fail or refuse to cooperate.
w Fl. GORMAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

Relative to earnings, the census of 1870 dis
closes the fact that the average annual earnings
Of the people of the United States do not ex-
coed $780, Of the employed classes the aver
age annual wages and earnings is $1,000 of
those who receive salaries, the average is ST.,
5OO and in the learned professions the annual
average is So, 500. This census is said to de-
monstrate that the people of the United States
make more money per capita than the people
of any other country
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

NITY PROPERTY FOR SALE-That
y very desirable House and Lot formerly
the residence of Robert j. Hope, Decd corner
of Water and Frederick streets, now the proper
ty of Miss L. o. Hope.
For terms apply to O. G. MORRIS.
Staunton, January 20th 1873.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

VNTHEATI WHEAT!--Hghest market
wv paid for prime wheat by
ia1dtf BAKER BROS.
TORN MEAL as so CENTS.
" je24-3t y. HALLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

Mr.. j. W. Schermerhorn, of New York, has
agreed to give Rutgers College, N. j., one.hall
of the net proceeds of his mines in Morris co.,
for three or four years. until the sum of $45,.
600 shall be accumulated, when the money will
be used to found professorship Of English
literature and journalism.
1t is stated that General Joseph Hooker has
engaged Walker, the battle painter, for $685.
600, to paint a picture of the battle of Lookout
Mountain, introducing portraits of the principal
participants. He has also engaged Mr.. Don
Platt to write his life.
Mr.. Henry Probasco, of Cincinnati, designs,
IA ir ckafod 10 LII IL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

WISE AND JOHN BRowN.-The Brooklyn
Eagle says that the Republicans are getting to
be so ashamed of their horse thief, j Ohm Brown,
that they propose to support for Governor OF
Virginia the man who hanged him. 'IfJ. B.,
his invisible knapsack filed with imperceptible
rations is, as to his impalpable soul, march
ing on, then his vagrant shade must be dis
gusted with the proposition to make Henry A.
Wise Governor of old Virginia.
Governor Jewell is devoting himself with
might and main to learn French, and says he
will take French before he gets to st. Peters
burg, ''cr bust" The New Orleans. Times ten
derby hopes he will not "bust," but preserve
his integumentous integrity and be an ornament
worthy of his name to the diplomatic service of
his country" 'Integumentous integrity" is
good.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-24

~ Catalogues of Books, Pictures, &C., sent
froe ie24-1t
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-12-25

'Truth is an i'm u ortai fower-a thing
that has nothing to fear from eircum-
stances post where danger has no
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-12-25
Rissening for Death.

No one (says Won Humboldt) can fear
death less than ] do, neither au | much
attached to life /; but l have never known
the feeling of an snxious longing for
death; although it be r nobler one than
that of an absolute WEAKNESS of existence
1t Is neverth eless biamable. Life must
Grst, Tor Is long a period as Providence
wills it, be enjoyed or sufered-in one
submission, without murmuring, lament
ing. or ripining. There is one important
law of nature which we should never use
sight of mean that of ripeuing for
death Death is not break in exis, ence,
It i but an extermeiiase circumstances, a
transition from one form of our .inal ex-
i,tence TO another The nome 1t of ma
,avity for death cannot be decic ed by any
human wisdom or inward feeling, and to
attempt to DO 30 would be moth ng better
than the vain rashneSs of humau pride.
That decision can only be made by Him
who can at once look back through our
whole course: aud both reason and duty
require that We should leave the hour to
Him, and never rebel against His de-
crees by a single impatient wish. The
first aud most important thing Is, to learn
II master ourselves and to throw our
selves with peaceful confidence on Him
who never changes. looking on every stu
alton, whether pleasant or otherwise, as
a source from which our interior exis-
ence and IU.sividual character may draw
increasing strength; and hence springs
! that entire submission which few attain
tu, sltaoasSh al fancy rAsy fed II
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-12-25
"A DIgnifcd ,.an and a s'ostomce Clerk.
The human heart, in all its expansive

The human heart, in all its expansive,
| limitess capacity for enjoyment, takes
greater pleasure III nothing more than
witnessing portly, solemu-visaged man.
the embodiment Of natural dignity, i'm
portance In clothes. administer scathing
rebukc to some smart pretty official
This morning inst such personiication
of innate dignity doomed up at the stamp
window Of the postoffice, aud glared in
gloomy and majestic displeasure at the
busy clerk registering letter, before he
stately cos:omer what he wished The
great man did not answer fer several nc
ments. He gazed steadily and impress
sively over the clerks head, and then
asked, in ponderous toues
rs there anyone her-r-re who attends
TO business.
ed for moment then recovering himself
said. with characteristic and national
cheerfulness becoming an official of the
Republican.
Il will see sir.
And he disappeared. He went into
the other department, tortured carrier
with an original conandrum and heard a
good story in the mailing room, and came
back.
Yes, sir." he said to the great one,
there are, in addition to myself, three
clerks in the letter department.. one in the
mailing-room, four carriers, three route
agents, the mail driver and janitor'
"Ah-h-h? l am glad there are so
many. l may, in all that number. find
one who is at his post.
And then he looked as impressive as
special agent, and was silent for three
minutes, while the impassive clerk awaited
his orders. and impatient men behind
him fidgetted and grumbled. Finally the
great man said with deep solem nifty:
Il wish one three cent stamp"
The clerk tore off the stamp and held
great man made a somewhat longer pause
than usual he felt in his various vest
pockets, he gradually lost his look of
impressive rebuke, his chest caved in, |
and he assumed the aspect of an ordinary |
fraii mortal, aud he said:
"Ah-the fact isl IN sure-ah-in |
short, find that [ have carelessly lett
my purse at home. Can you kindly"
The impassive clerk with the faintest
of triumph in his eyes, waved
the great man aside with
Sorry Tor you, sir but the clerk WHO
sells on credit is not in. What does the
next want?"
And we felt so good to see how that
clerk was taken down by the dignifed !
man that we went away and laughed for
4 week.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-12-25

= e znarfxabEe Operation.

Benjamin Franklin made his name fa-
nous when he few his kite and brought
down lightning from the clouds, which
had been flying around without pay
lug lis way. Now we not only flash
through on wires, but science has Crap
pied electricity aud used it to perform
miracles. The Times readers will re-
member when General Fitzpatrick re
turned from Chill, three years since, of
his having remarkable operation per-
formed upon him by physician in New
York, who removed a large hoshy for
nation from the generals neck, by fill
ing it full of needles and then attaching
a galvan!c battery to it. Ten minutes
after the current OF electricity was let on
the bunch had entirely disappeared.
a remarkable operation was performed
by Whitehall physician few days ago.
y gentleman who had been suffering
from superabundance OF sdipose tissue,
consulted PHYSICIAN, asking for reliel
he could relieve him, if he would cor
sent to a painful operation The gentle
man consented, and with the medical
practitioner entered the telegraph office
at this place. The fat man was request
ed to remove his coat and vest, after
which The physician surrounded him
with wires, attaching the ends to a pow
erful galvabic battery. At signal from
the doctor. Manager W. B. Eddy let oil
the current. The patient writhed and
twisted when he felt the current passing
around him, still he stood like a martyr.
Presently he began to shrink; he grew
smaller and smaller, his clothing hung in
bags about his fast diminished form the
doctor felt much pleased at the result of
his experiment, while the formerly fat
mans JOY was very great, although he
seemed to be suffering most acute pain.
All Of 2 sudden there was heard loud
clicking at the instruments as if Pande-
mnnium's great ball had been let loose.
Inc operator Spfang quickly TO answer
the call He ascertained it was from the
New York Office. He quickly asked,
Whats up?" An answer came back as
if some infatuated demon was at the
other end of the wire. What in thun-
der are you about Cst off your wires
quick-you are filling the New York of
flee with soap grease. - WhitehaU, (N.
T. Times.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-12-25
Avoid Quacks and lmposters.

No Charge for Advice and Consultation
DR.. j. B. Dyott, Graduate Jefferson Medical
College, Philadelphia, author of Several valuable
works, can be consulted on all diseases of the
Sexual or Urinary Organs, (Which he has made
an especial study either in male or female no
matter from what cause originating or of how
long standing. A practice of 30 years enables
him to treat disease with success Cures guar
anteed. Charges reasonable. Those at dis
lance can forward letter describing symptoms
and enclosing stamp to prepay postage.
Send for the Guide to Health. Price 10 Cents.
J. b. DYOTT, Md, Physician and Surgeon,
104 Duane st. New York.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-12-25
A Chapter On Advertising.

81 can't see it," said Buffer. ono
body sees all the little advertisements.
''It's preposterous to think It,
'tBut, " said the editor, ''you read what
interests you?"
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-12-25

Almost the lest rule O life Is to be
worthy Of vnss ss:f-S r Arsr.4.