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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
The Old Man in the Palace Car.

Well, Betsey, this beats everything our eyes
have ever seen
We're riding in a palace fit for any king or
queen;
We didn't go as fast as this nor on soft cushions
rest,
When we left New England years ago, to seek
a home out West.
We rode through this same country, but not as
we now ride
You sat within stage coach, while l trudged
on by your side;
Instead of ridin' on rail- l carried one you
know,
To pry the old coach from the mire through
which we had to go.
Let's see; that's fifty years ago-just after we
were wed;
Your eyes were then like diamonds bright, your
cheeks like roses red,
Now Betsey, people call US old, and push US off
one side,
Just as they have the old slow coach in which
we used to ride.
I wonder if young married folks to-day would
condescend
To take a weddin tour like ours with log house
at the end
Much of the sentimental love that sets young
cheeks aglow
Would die to meet the hardships of fifty years
ago.
Our love grew stronger as we toilcd; though
food and clothes were coarse.
None ever saw US in the courts huntin' di-
vorce;
Love leveled down the mountains and made low
places high
Love sang song to cheer US when clouds and
storms were nigh.
I'm glad to see the world move on, to hear the
engines roar
And all about the cable stretchin' now from
shore to shore;
Our mission is accomplished with toll we both
are through
The Lord just lets us live awhile to see how
young folks do.
Whew Betsey, how we're flynn See the farms
and towns go by
It makes my grey hairs stand on end; it dims
my failin' eye.
Soon vel be through our journey, and in the
house so good,
That stands within dozen rods of where the
rods once stood.
How slow-like old-time coaches-our youthful
years went by
The years when we were livin' meath a bright
New England sky;
Swifter than palace cars now fly our later years
have flown,
Till now we journey hand in hand down to the
grave alone.
can hear the whistle BLOWN on life's fast flynn
train;
Only few more stations in the valley now re-
main.
Soon well reach the home eternal, with its glo-
ries yet untold,
And stop at the blest station in the city built of
gold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

EHHANGE OF sCHEDULE.-Th pop
u ular line for Richmond and all points on
the Ches apeake s. Ohio Railroad
RICHMOND, YORK RIVER AND CHESA-
PEAKE RAILROAD LINE.
The magnificent iron steamer, "SUE'-Capt.
A. G. NICKLE, will leave Pier TO- Light street
wharf foot of Barre street, Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at p IN, stopping
at the Landings on the Y ork River and arriving
at Richmond 10 m. the following morning.
Passenger Trains leaving Richmond for Balti-
more and all points n orth, on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, at p. M, arriving at Bal
timore the following morning.
This route from Baltimore offers to the public
an uninterrupted nights rest on the Bay, and
entering the York River at daylight, affords the
passengers beautiful view of the magnificent
scenery on York River; and allowing time to
partake of Breakfast on the steamer before ar
irving at West Point
Passage from Baltimore to Richmond, $500;
after thirty days tickets will be sold to Baltimore
over this line at the price of any other line.
Freight received on the days mentioned above,
carefully handled and forwarded with dispatch.
All claims for lost and damaged freight will
be promptly traced and adjusted. Through bills
of Lading and rates guaranteed to all points
south as low as by any other line. For further
information apply to r. Foster. General super
intendent 80 Light street. Baltimore.
EDW. f. FOLGER,
Gen'l Ticket s. Freight Agt, Richmond, Va.
n. III. HoTCHKIss Travelling Agent julylC
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

The EPISCOPAL SCHIsM.-A meeting of
clergymen and others, summoned by Bishop
Cummins, late of the Protestant Episcopal
church, met in New York Tuesday, and formed
new ecclesiastical organization, known as the
Reformed Episcopal Church. A declaration of
principles was adopted, preceded by resolu-
ton designating the new organization as the
Reformed Episcopal Church., and recogniz-
ing DR.. Cummins as its Presiding Bishop The
articles of the declaration are but four in num-
Der, and brief. The chief points in which they
take issue with the Protestant Church are in
recognizing the Episcopacy as mot of divine
right, but as a very ANCIENT and desirable form
of church polity;" in adopting for use the
Prayer Book revised and recommended by the
Convention of ITS, and in further condemning
and rejecting what is styled certain err
roneoas and strange doctrines, in regard to
which there always has been and still is much
difference of opinion among the laity and clergy
Of the Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

"A SUBJECT FOR THE GALLONS "A negro
named Matt. Craig has been arrested 10 Roau-
oke county, charged with having attempted to
commit arape upon the person of young white
girl named Mary E. Light TIE evidence
against him is direct and conclusive. The
Regtster says that the prisoner is about 81
years of age, stout, ignorant, and as black as
the ace of spades, and as homely as he is black
He looks more like beast than human.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

Mr.. Cameron, the Mormon, has been ad-
mitted to his seat in the House of Representa-
tives on the assumption tbat-his credentials
being in proper form-he had prima .tacit
right to that privilege. Mr. G. has four wives
and any ungiven number of those sealed" to
him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

AN ACCIDENT. AT Orkney Springs, ir
Shenandoah county, on toe 28th ult., Jackson
Estep fell from the middle scafold of three.
story building, which resulted in breaking his
wrist and three ribs and also bruising his face
badly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

SANGUINARY ATTACK ON A CIRCUS PARTY.
st Louis, December 1.-The Kansas City
Journal, of yesterday, has private letter from
Crockett, Texas, stating that party of Texan
desperadoes attempted to break up the per-
Torrance of Robinson's circus at Jacksonville,
on the 23d of November, but were prevented
and order was restored. About O'clock iu
the evening, however, as the circus men were
loading those animals, wagons, &C., on cal
preparatory to leaving the town, large num-
Der of roughs attacked the men with knives
and pistols, and general and desperate fight
ensued, in which three Texans were killed and
seven wounded Robert Stickney, one of the
performers, had his knee dislocated. Allen
Rose, another performer, was shot through
the hand; Charles Robinson was knocked
dowu with club and shot through the leg
one of the hostlers was shot through the breast
and another stabbed in the back. As the train
was leaving it was fired on and one man was
slightly wounded. Threats were made by the
Texans that they would go to Crockett again
and attack the circus, and Robinson had tc
send for ammunition
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

SUIcIDE.-A young lady named Helmantoll-
er, aged II years. committed suicide by hang
Ing In Allegheny county On the Ist iust. A tel
egram to the Richmond Dispatch says:
She had been addressed by young man of
eighteen. Her parents were memorable. On
Sunday the lovers had meeting and agreed to
hang themselves next day. She fulfilled her
part OF the contract, but he failed, and death
not Komeo-has taken the frail young flower of
the mountains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

OCCUPATION. a glorious thing it is
for the human heart? Those who work hard
seldom yield to fancied or real sorrow. When
grief sits down, folds its hands aud mournfuly
feeds upon its tears, weaving the dim shadows
that little ezertion might sweep away into a
funeral pail, the strong spirit is shorn of its
might and sorrow becomes our master. When
troubles flow upon you dark and heavy, toll not
with the waves and wrestle not with the torrent;
rather seek by occupation to divert the dark
waters that threaten to overwhelm you. into q
thousand channels which the duties Of life al
ways present. Before you dream of it, those
waters will fertize the present, and give birth
to fresh flowers that will become pure and holy
in the sunshine which penetrates to the path OF
duty in spite of every obstacle Grief. after all,
is but selfish feeling, and more selfish is the
man who yields himself to the indulgence Of
any passion which brings no joy to his fellow
men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

No OuI-
phur a.. q
ville Char
boro and Covins
Mail Train-Lea,
daily, except Sundays,
W., c., Va NJ, 81 G. S. ral.
Vile and Gordonsville, and arrIN-
go A M. and at Richmond 800 T.
Accommodation Train leaves Gordons,
600 A. NJ. daily. except Sundays, connectrl-.
with train of VIC Va. M. & G.. s. R. R., from
Lynchburg and South west and arrives at Rich
mond 80 A. Nj.
A. II. PERRY,
General Superintendent.
EDGAR VLIET, Gen'l Pass and Ticket Agent
may6
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

A gentleman late one night met his servant
Halo where are you going this time of night
For no good TIL warrant. Il was going after
you, SIR was the reply.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
PjOnOS.

UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS
GOLD s. SILVER MEDALS, WERE
AWARDED TO CHARLES NJ.
STIEFF FOR THE BEST Pr
ANO, IN COMPETITION
WITH ALL THE
Leading Manufacturers IN the Country.
office and WarerOOms.
No N. Liberty Street BALTIMORE, Md.
The superiority of the Unrivalled Stieff Piano
Forte, is conceded by all who have compared it
with others. In their New Grand Square Scale,
u Octaves, the manufacturer has succeeded in
making the most perfect Piano Forte possible.
Prices will be found as reasonable as consistent
with thorough workmanship.
A large assortment of Second hand Pianos al
ways on hand, from $75 to $500.
We are agents for the celebrated Burdett Cab
met, Parlor and Church Organs, all styles and
prices, to suit every one, guaranteed to be fully
equal to any made
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 1900 Southerners, 900 of whom
are Virginians,) two hundred North Carolinians,
one hundred and fifty East Tennesseeans, and
others throughout the South, who have bought
the Stief Piano since the close of the war.
JOEL ETTINGER,
apis If Agent for StauntOn, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
Improvements at the Depot in Harrison
burg.

Considerable improvements have been made
recently at the Railroad depot in Harrisonburg.
The Old ,Conanso9aoedIth says that "a plank
walk has been laid from the depot to connect
with the one at the end of Main street, afford
ing good sidewalk for passengers instead oil
making them walk through the mud as former
ly. A new platform has also been made on the
depot.
The Railroad Company have erected several
buildings-a blacksmith shop, tool house, &C.
and purpose tearing down the old engine
houses and building one capable of holding
four engines. They intend. also, to tear out
the present turntable and to put in a much
larger one. The iron. &C., for the turntable is
now at the depot. The Valley Railroad, which
is one and the same with the Bait. & Ohio
road, is putting up railing along the street al
points where the road crosses at fills"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
Railroads.
La -
NHESAPEAKE AND OHIO Rail-.

NHESAPEAhE AND OHIO RAIL.
u ROAD.-On and after 18th Oct. 1873, the
PASSENGER TRAINS will run as follows:
WESTWARD.
MAIL TRAIN-Leaves Richmond $50 A.
NJ, DAILY except Sunday, connecting with the
w. c., Va. NJ, s. G. S. r. r. at Gordonsville
and Charlottesville, and arrives at Staunton, $50
P NJ and at Hinton at 10 90 p. M
EXPRESS TRAIN.-Leaves Richmond at
1880 P. NJ daily except Saturday, connecting at
Charlottesville with the w. c., V. M. & G.. s. r.
Z. train from Lynchburg and Southwest. and ar
rives at Staunton at SEQ A. NJ, and at Hunting
ton at 100 T. Nj. Steamer leaves Huntington on
arrivalof the train, and arrives st Cincinnati at
O clock next morning
This train stops between Richmond and White
Sulphur only at Junction, Gordonsville, Char
lottesvile. Staunton. Goshen, MilIboro and Cow
ington.
mond at 40 P. M. daily except Sunday, and ar
rves at Gordonsville at 8 20 2. M.
EASTWARD.
~,er leaves Cincinnati at P M. daily ex-
", and arrives at Huntington at 9
connecting with express train.
TN-Leaves Huntington at
Sunday. and arrives at
Richmond at 4 80
~ trains going
faamer for
NJ - Sui
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

A dandy is chap who would be LADY if he
could, but, as he can't, does all he. can to show
the world that he is not man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

Cur THIS 6UT.-If person swallows any
poison whatever or falls into commissions from
having overloaded the stomach. an instanta-
neous remedy, more efficient and applicable 10 a
large number of cases than half dozen med
cines we now think of. is heaping teaspoon
of common salt, and as much ground mustard,
stirred rapidly in tea-cup of water, warm or
cold, and swallowed instantly. 1t is scarcely
lest there be any remnant of poison, however
small, let the white of an egg, or teacup of
strong coffee, be swallowed as soon as the stom-
ach is quiet because these very common arti-
cles nullify larger number of poisons than any
medicines in the shops
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16
William LigQett Shot

On the 29th ut, whilst William Liggett Of
Edinburg, Shenandoah county, was in the
mountains watching deer-crossing he was shot
in the left shoulder by some unknown person.
The Shenandoah Democrat says:
Mr.. Lggett says be was sitting near tree
in an open place, known as Sandy Crossing, and
heard some men talking some where ir his vi
cinity. Soon after this he heard the report Of
rife and gave the alarm that be was shot,
when the men took to fight. Various rumors
are ahoat concerning this matter"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

GIVE THEM Children enjoy play
time all the more if they have work to do on oc-
CASTOR. you would have your little ones in
terested in home and its surroundings, and al
so have them grow up to love work and to de-
pend upon that for their happiness, givs them
a personal interest in something. One child
may have piece Of ground and be allowed to
cultivate it, appropriating the proceeds as he
pleases. Another may have few fowls and be
taught to keep an account of their eggs and the
cost Of their keeping. Even in towns, some
thing of this kind may be planned for each lit
tie one which will combine profits with plea
sure, and give them habits of industry.
SAD Academia sad accident occurred
at Salem. N. c., on Friday, the 2Sth ut. A
young lady, Miss Talley, of Augusta, Ga, a
pupil in the Female Institute, whilst 10 the
act of putting a stick Of wood in a stove, set
fire to her dress. Before the fire could be ex-
tiuguished she was burned SO terribly that she
died the following day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

MEETING OF CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS OF
THE GENERAL AssEMBLY.-It is understood
that Governor Walker has no present intention
of converting an extra session of the General
Assembly prior to the time of its regular annu-
al meeting. With this intimation, and after
consultation with General James L. Kemper,
Governor elect, the Conservative State Com
mittee, Judge John A. Meridith, chairman,
have resolved to issue a circular, requesting the
Conservative members of the two Houses to as
semble in Richmond for conference on Tuesday,
the 30th December The General Assembly
meets on Thursday, January LIST, and the Con-
servatives will, therefore, under this arrange
ment have two days In which to make their
nominations for Offices of the two houses and
transact other necessary business, preparatory
to full and formal organization.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-16

DoN'T BE INoUIsITIvE. Here's yer nice
roast chicken, cried an aged colored man as
the cars stopped at North Carolina railway
station.
"Here's your nice roast chick n taters, all
nice and hot;" holding up his plate and walk
ing the platform.
Where did you get that chicken, uncle p
asks passenger.
Uncle looks at the intruder sharply, and
then turns away crying:
Here's yer nice roast chick gentl M n, all
hot, needn 60 in the house for dat"
Where did you get that chicken p repeat.
ed the inquisitive passenger.
Look aver" says uncle, speaking privately,
sis you from de Norf2'
Eyes"
"Is you friend IF the Guild mani"
II hope am"
Den don't you nebber ask me whar I got
dat chick agin. Here's yer nice roast chick n,
all hot"
The train started.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-01-05
Itinerant Life.

1t sometimes happens that after confer
ence it is convenient for preacher to visit
his new circuit, before returning home !;
for the purpose of procuring residence for
his family. WE'LL he travels over his new
field of labor, and doubtless meets with
kind and hospitable reception every where,
and SO feels greatly encouraged" with
one important exception, there is not a
terantless house in any desirable locality
in the bounds of his work !; the prospect
looks gloomy. He rides around among the
brethren, they direct him to several places
do, as it is for only one year. AS ''der-
nier resort" he calls together his stewards,
thinking, no doubt, that "In n multitude
of counsellors there is safety."-They have
long talks over the subject, look as though
they would do something, if they only
knew qUhat to do, and conclude by advising
him to "Bring on your family brother, and
some aeay will be provided; yes some rag.
But when he thinks ofhis delicate wife, 80
tenderly ur5ured as to unfit her for
"roughing it," as the phrase goes, and of
the little children, whose health, and per-
haps life depends upon his selection of a
house for the ensuing year when he rea-
him as husband and father, he would
prefer to kHow what sort of q tcdy it is to
be. After little more hesitation he con-
cludes to rent house, much out of repair,
which his stewards and the brethren gen.
orally, assure him shall be made comfort
able before his arrival to take possession.
The advantages of the place consist in a
well of good water, a pretty, grassy, yard
fine shade trees, and a tolerably good gar
den spot. The disadUantages-an old,
dingy- looking, unfinished house, destitute
of ceiling, paint, or whitewash the rooms
few in number, and small in size, but, oh
Infinitely worse than all, no chimney; only
little common bar room stove, which is
.'quite bargain, you know, as it rents
can make ont for one year, as his children
are small, and there are only fce.
Some one suggests that ''tt is really won.
derful how q stove does warm up small
room, and some people prefer them for
his part he thinks a good Fireplace better,
the blaze looks cheerful OF an evening, and
children are liable to burn their hands and
scorch their clothing on stove" The
preacher dislikes to seem particular, and
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-01-05

ANECDoTE OF JULIEN.-A thrilling incl
dent is related of the disturbed state of
mind of Julien, the great orchestra leader,
during the last year of his life. Previous
to this he had met with great pecuniary
misfortunes, and while in Paris, at the ms
lance of an Englishman, had been impris-
oned in Clichy for debt. One morning, after
his release, he was seated at the piano,
when he suddenly rose, with knife in
his hands, and addressinga young lady
who was on visit to the house, told her he
had an inspiratian from Heaven to kill her.
With wonderful presence of mind she dec
Jared she was ready to die, but asked him
to grant her one favour before fulfilling his
mission. "Wbat is it !" he demanded, al
have power to agree to whatever you may
ask" She begged him to play one of his own
compositions on the piccoio. He consented,
and went to an adjoining room for the ms
trument. She turned the key on him, and
rang for assistance. He was taken to DR..
Pinet's Maison de Sante, known as "La Folie
st. James," where he died, ravipg mad, ON
March I4th, IS60.-Foli0.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-01-05
TIE
l NJ NJ A CUL LATE ONCEPTION
Corner of Common and Baronne stree,s,
NEW ORIEASa

Ihs Literary iaatituton Incorporated by the State Of
ionisiaha, ana empowered to confer degrees IN ccn
ucea by the Fahers Of the Society The bniid
ings are well adapted for educational purpose. A
entirely cnt of from the street ressryrd Snr
rccreation that from the arrival OF the nniis N = M
NJ IN tneir aeParture ut tr NJ they constantly
The Course of Instruction IL threefold: Preparutorv
Commercial and Classical p@N'oi''
Tho Comasreiai cs%rs. IL f for tSaa ssnS
not wtsh TO learn Latin and Crock. ~
The Classical Course ID those w no desire Ia have
complete education. " 80
French IL taught In the three couraas
students are not admitted unless they know how 10
leading objects OF the instr Rctors 49,
Every month report Is sent to parents stating oon.
duct, progress rank in class ard attendance. -
anu closes towards the end q July.
Collegiate Course payable In advance and In United
States currency, two months. Sec.
Preparatory Course. Si6.
apaI 7siV REv. r. GAUTEELET Prea.dsut.
CT. JoSKPH's ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES
~ Conducted by tho sistcrs Of Charity
Eenr Emmiishurg, Frederick County. Maryland.
This institution pleasantly situated in healthy and
pleturosqns part OF Frederick county Maryland. 6af
mile from Enantabarg and two miles from Mount ST
MARY college, 1t was commenced in 1909 ipcof-
Pornted by the Legislature Of Maryland In 1916 The
hh2s arc convenient and spacioca.
rERls,
Board ana Tuition per Gsademic year, including
Fed and bedding, Washing, hending and
D. fr esei toso .,
ALL PAYABLE IL ADVANCE. NV W
The Academic year f. divided Sessions Of ave
Zach beginning respectively the ssth Of Aa
gust aud the ooth Of january.
Letters OF inquiry directed to tho
MOTHER SUPERIOR.
my3T2iy - I"-sob. AcaHsmv Emmitaburs. NO
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-01-05

An old lady was asked what she thought
of one of her neighbors of the name of Jones,
and, with knowing wink, replied: "Why
don't like to say anything about my
neighbors; but as to Mr.. Jones, sometimes
think, and then again don't know, but
a good deal such a sort of man as take
him to be.n
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-01-05
SPRING HILL COLLEGE.
OCTOB RI,22.

t. tho people q the south viii en,or upon ss Topy
oCToBERI,22, 1879.
With the old advantages OF a sound Cla,s,ca, AVID
Commercial Education The Directors of the COLLEGE
Of % sesr the additional adva
superior 70 the former College in point Of
The Professors being membors of n Society which
ior three hundred years has devoted itss,f to the
n a se the
they profess 70 giveis based Religion Morality
pupils knowedss but aso o 70 iust h nsa
their hearts the esteem of aud practical love
The Plan Of Instruction consists OF three prinnina
Inc rpeparatory, the Classical and the Com
ois.s ,Su
tho q :Ss y sn4
.,sPsE IN Mental and IhiosSphy cheaIss s!
to the degree Of a. b. (Bachelor OF Artist
The Degree Of Master Of Arts "A. M Is awarded to
ply and Science in the College who passed two
osrsa i,
embraces all the branches usually taught In Commercial
the sixth years Of the Classical The
students attend lectures Natural Philosophy and
The age admission s fron, nine To iiitesn Ysarr
and to 20 admitted one must previously know how to
TERMS PER SESSION TEN MONTHS.
Entrance Fee, first year only. IS 90
Board. Tuition and Washing, payable half early,
and IN ADVANCE 800 90
Bed and Bedding. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. n S Ss
orGnIaEs fnI SS oS e * the
THE JEsuf Ffa FA epfi1si ga
'A' ss NEE esi fss 3 2ssan'
sci ~ lao Gravier street. New Orleans.