Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-04

VACCINATE.-Ihough there are at this time
no cases Of smallpox in this city or county, yet
as there are cases in the adjoining county of
Rockingham and in Richmond, Washington,
Baltimore and other cities with which we are
in daily communication, we think that wise
prudence dictates that all should be vaccnated
as well those who have been vaccinated long
time ago, as those who have never been vaccna-
ted at all
Such is the duty of avery one in town and
country, man, woman and child, for only by
this course can we be sure to escape one of the
most deadly and certainly the most loathsome
enemy that can attack our bodies,
THANKs-We are indebted to Cadet w. ?.
Tams Of this city for the reception of an invita-
ton to attend on Tuesday evening next the joint
intermediate celebration Of the Dialectic and Ca
oct Societies Of the Va. Military Institute.
Cadet Society," President, R. D. Chandler,
Va Orator. H. S. Grain, La. Debaters, II. J
HucH, Texas, L. c. Watkins, Va.
Diaiectic Society. President. J. W. Harrison,
Va. Orator, G. G. Libley, Ala. Debaters, J.
Bonham, s. c., R. B. Mathews, La.
Thanks 80 VIM. H. Wilgoss, the gentlemany
and efficient night watch at ". L. A, for late
English papers.
NATURAL BRIDaB.--A correspondent writes
us that 'Mr. A. Lear, thu gentlemanly and ener-
getic proprietor Of this great natural curiosity
and Summer resort, had fine season last year
and is making every preparation for more sue
cessful ono next. The water is similar to the
wonderful Rockbridge Baths and fine plunge
bath will be put up. The general appearance
is changed in every way for the better,
and under Mr.. Lear and his accomplished lady,
is, at last, almost what it should be. Litho-
graphic stone has been discovered on the proper
ty."
FALSE REPORT Cur friend J. W .S.indignant-
ly denies the report that he saw man freeze to
death in Pointsvile last week. He says he was
not there and couldn't have seen the man, and
wouldn't if he could. We are reliably inform
ed it was snow man." deity constructed by
Pointsvile youth to fool the unwary.
THE CATTLE TRADE.-Owing to the scarcity
OF long forage and bad weather, (they now pay
one dollar per month for straw in Rockbridge,)
large number Of cattle were sent to Market,
and our dealers report very few beef cattle in
the Valley counties, and prices for beef generally
looking up here and in Baltimore.
CONCERT AT NEW HoPE.-We have been re-
quested to announce that evocal and instrument
tai oonceyt-a Mason and Hamlin organ having
been procured-wil be given at New Hope on
Thursday evening next at clock, for the ben
eft Of the N. E. Church South. 1t will take
place at the church.
Rev. John Pinkerton, son Of Rev. William
Pinkerton, of Midway, and late of Union The
illogical Seminary, has resolved to devote his
life as missionary to China.
Gabriel Hirsh still bloweth his horn at both
ends-sells at the little end and fills the big with
bargains.
The beauty of the Sunny South-our school
girls-msde the streets and stores charming Sat-
urday in spite of the thaw.
Forty deeds and other writings admitted to
record in tho County Clerks Office since last
term.
HANDsoME.-Th patriotic ladies if Newport
realized by tableau $50 so for Augusta Confed-
crate Memorial Association
nThe Wild Cat is out and Peter Independence
Kurtz SURPRISES himself in this ISSUE
Communications, to insure insertion, should
reach us Wednesdays.
Greenville is rejoicing over the prospects OF
the Y elley r. r.