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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

DIsTREssINa.-W regret to learn that Henry
Bear mercha ant tailor Of this City, was struck
with paralysis last Saturday, and is still very
low. but we hope he will recover.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

Farmers tell us this promises to be an unusual
II fine fruit year in Augusta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

THE SHORT LINE Cargces of bacon, whsk y
and soap, pass here for Macon. GA, over c. & o.
r. r. The short line begins to tell on the ship
ments from the West, and this is only begin
inc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

CoMPLIMENTARY-The Harrisonburg Old
Commonwealth, in speaking Of Col. NJ. G. Har-
mans untiring efforts to build the Valley Rail,
road, SAYS A. S. Barbour, of o. & A. R. R., pos
sesses like qualities and manages his great road
''as farmer does his plough boy" but ''the
quick perception and capacity for forcing instru
mentalitles to his assistance, which appear right
in opposition, belongs peculiarly to Col Harman,"
and adds that sin all respects, except the place
they hold and the money they are worth, he is
equal to the railroad Kings, Tom Scott and
w Garrett"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

PICTURE FRAMES Hunter & Co., Booksel-
lers, have received q large stock OF Picture
Frames some beautiful styles and good stock
of moulding. Tdey can furnish any style o.
fro mo of short notice
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

GET THE REcoRDs.-If the County Court, OF
whoever has the power would send our County
Clerk to Orange and secure complete record
of all land grants deeds, &C., there fled, which
relate to Augusta previous to her organization
in 174G, it would be great saving to our people.
We hope this will be attended to at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

Cows are not allowed on the streets, running
loose, after April 1st. Keep them up and save the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

The suit of the Largue heirs against John
Kelly for $4,000, the share of Largue in profits
of Kelly 8 Largue's contract on Blue Ridge
Tunnel, was decided in favor of plaintiffs recent
lv Kelly has annealed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

We have received from George g. Garner, j.
A Blaffer and Fred. Wing, complm entary
ticket to Louisiana State Fair which opens
April 23rd and continues seven days. They will
accept our thanks for and, regrets at not being
able to attend
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

We call special attention of our readers to the
card of Alfred Smith, of the Royal Institute OF
Architects, Great Britain. Mr.. Smith has per-
rnanenty located in our City, with his office over
Wayts Drug store, and offers his services to the
public as an architect and surveyor, or wherever
skilled labor is required in making plans, draw
inns Il DESIGNS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

ABOUT BEAUTY.-Charley Stafford has sur
passed himself in the artistic display of his tai
ent, as sign painter, in the job he put up fol-
Armentrout 6 Co., opposite Spectator office. Ii
is not only beauty, but, with its white letters,
bordered with red and green back ground, is IS
prominent and neat, as the most tastefully dress
ed lady, among the hundreds who daily gladen
our eyes with bewilderment of beauty, dress
and color as they pass into that fashionable re-
sort
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

All the early vegetable vines hereabouts were
nipped Friday night and gardeners are replant-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

ENTHUSIASTICALLY Charlottesville Jefsrso-
MAN Republican, after II years suspension, comes
to US improved in every respect, with A. r. Bla-
key as Editor, and No. Of the Marion Chroai-
Gle, Radical paper, also puts in neat, wide
awake appearance.
The weekly Richmond Enquirer, a splendid
eight page paper. comes to us too. 1t should be
in every family. Price S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

!. Lexington is ahead of Staunton in one thing.
Gorrell is running his soda fountain and the stu
dents drink six different kinds of syrup at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

The employees st Staunton Iron Works, re-
Gently presented W. A. Burke, Treasurer OF
Company, handsome gold headed ebony cane,
in token of their regard for him as gentleman
and emDoyer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15
Tuesday, April 10, 1878.

DIR. S. II. Hinkcl has almost instant! and
painless cure for tooth-ache.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

Col. Armstrong, of Bridgewater, and Mrs.
John Miller, at marble works just above, are
both seriously i'll.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

On the 4th instant, ohm Roof, near Sangers-
vile, on returning from Staunton. DESCENDING
the hill near David Fultzs smith shop, attempt
ed to lock his wagon, and. in some way, caught
/ his foot on the hind wheel and was Instantly
snatched from, the ground and. carried round
with its revolution Oneofe his com panionsi
with another wagon, instantly ran to his rescue.
stopped theteatri and extricated him, whehs hs
swwoone4d away with the pain. Strange to say
the bones were not broken. only to be accounted
for from the foot not passing through beyond
the standard. He was taken home on his wagon!
Y LOOKING. Up:-Hgtrlan county is to have
three Railroads, The, We &st. Louis al and
the Battimopa d eOAie branch. and we want one,
hbs Stribling Springs, five would retain her
valuable a!1 i = epd growing trade. 's a. : ''''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

GOOD LIvERY.-Staunton is noted over the
State for its fine livery and strangers say it beats
even Richmond, and noneis better than Patrick
O'Tooles His 'Star Ponies" the black Court
ing Turnout" are as fresh as ever and his carri-
ages and buggies of the latest style. Eight years
ago last week. Pat rode out from Appamattox
o. H. with the Calvary Corps of A N. Va, OF
which be was gallant member, and has since
then struggled as hard for an honest indepen-
dence, as he fought for Southern rights. SUCH
men deserve generous support and we. always
take pleasure in noting their success and encourr
aging them ,t.*>s t@sAsFA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

F. The wheat in Augusta, from staunton to Rock
bridge line, looks well, and Capt. G. g. Merritt
has the best field On the route S'''f a 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15
To the President and Diredtoagsof augusta Coz,

We see that you have sold the, Fair grounds
to the.VaIiey Railroad Uolnpany, ard advertise
for proposals of grounds fora new location In
asmnch as during the i've years the Fair has
been in existence, you have not Thought proper
to call meeting of the corpofators for their APP
Board, I'VE would suggest, as awact Of COURTESY.
thiat iiowis ssaitabie time for such meeting.
''MANY CoRpoRAT6Ks ~ =
a. =. yass Sess SssS,} sas~> TAse
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

THE SToRM.-Mrs. Henry Forrer, of Elizabeth
Furnace, lost 700 cords of wood, and the fencing
on Rev. E. H. Phillips farm, on Parkersburg
road, was destroyed by storm last week, and
much damage done in other portions of Augusta
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

An exchange says the happiest man in the
State lives there His wife has eloped. All
wrong He lives here 1t was boy and weighs
10 pouDds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

The INFLUENCE OF THE PRESS. is graft
flying to receive the continued evidences of the
success of our efforts to promote home interest and
to induce immigration Of the right sort, and that
our readers may enjoy it with US, give the
following extract Of letter, received in answer
to the advertisement of partner wanted" from
gentleman in Pennsylvania. He says: II
wish to arrange, while my visit, to remove to
Staunton early next autumn. Others will &C
company me. The Virginia fever RACES here
since I have exhibited the Spectator to some of
my acquaintance and neighbors. Once resi-
dent of your City, hope to induce many to To-
cate On your lands and In your place. Please have
the Spectator sent regularly, and few copies
extra occasionally for distribution"
There is no telling the amount of good that
can be done by cur local papers, if properly de-
voted to home interests and our citizens who have
the ability, should, this gentleman suggests,
correspond freely with Northern papers, setting
forth the value of our Valley, &c. He, and all
who come with him, will be warmly welcomed
and cordially sustained in business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

WEATHER REPORT, &c-From April LIST to
9th, the thermometer averaged, at A. NJ, 800 !;
at 2 P. NJ. $50, and at P. NJ CO., Since the
rain last week. it turned cooler and averaged
about 400. Days length, 10 hours and 2 min
utes. Sun rises, 5 26; sets 653. Moon rises,
937. Partial eclipse of Moon May 18th, at Is,
and of the Sun, invisible in this Country, May
26th
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

Barn swallows are around ard several snakes
have been killed. '.Spring time, has come
gentle AnniePA adtt ..3oagsse,.,e sse1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT AT THE YVES
LEYAN FEMALE INsTITUTE.-The Solree at the
Wesleyan Female Institute on the night of the
4th instant was delightful affair. The pro-
gramme consisted of pleasing variety OF solos,
duets, overtures and choruses, which kept the
large audience for several hours in pleased at
tendance Much skill and taste were shown In
the selection of the pieces, as to please the ear
of the audience and at the same time show the
proficiency of the pupils Difficult pieces from
the most distinguished composers were perform
ed with ease, and with correctness of touch
and expression that showed the care which had
been bestowed upon the study of the old masters.
The solos, Pm Butterfly" sung by Miss
Stannie Hendry, and HE was Despised," by
Miss Agnes Fur, and III Amori," by Miss
Lizzie Pattie, were loudly applauded and encor-
ed. The last given was encored a second time,
but the young lady succeeded in concealing her
self from the search made for her by Prof
Schneider, amid bursts of applause and laughter
from the audience. Many other fine pieces were
loudly applauded, and the entertainment was in
every respect an extremely delightful one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

A Coop MEssENGER.-We welcome the
Goldsboro. n. c., Messenger, of which that
bright and genial Virginia writer, Andrew j.
Dewitt formerly of Lynchburg Republican and
Petersburg Lsdee, has recently become Associate
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

DUST AND DUsTY.-If the owners of the
sprinkler had any of the milk of human kind
ness in their natures, they would have had it out
last week and spared the tears so freely shed by
all on the streets before Wednesday. However,
better late than never, and we suggest that the
Council should have the streets around public
huildings waterad at nnblic exnensa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

THE FIRE ExTINaUIsHER-Last Saturday,
Major Horace Lacy, the agent of Babcock's
Fire Extinguisher, gave it fair trial on CARRIER
Hill. 1t put out eight blazing, red hot coal oil
barrels in 80 seconds The principle is the i'm
pregnaton of water will caroonic acid gas, and Is
cents charges the machine (Which weighs only
70 pounds and costs but 500 for one year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15
IL A LEG BY THE WAR;

a LEG BY THE WARl
If the people of Stanton and Augusta will
give me some House Painting to do, and
thus keep me employed, ] will faithfully exc.
cute it. l was conscripted on the 10th of Janu-
airy, 1858; and lost leg at the hattie of Chan
cellorsville, on May 3rd, 1868. But am still
able to follow my business, and am willing to
work. if l ca get it to do
mar25 GEORGE ALEXANDER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

HEAVY WoRK.-'Carrie'' Taylor, Engineer
on G. & 0. R. z is making up the estimates and
will superintend the cutting away OF thirty feet
of CARRIERS Hill for three more tracks, making
five in all through Staunton. If the Valley
Railroad Company conclude TO have union de-
pot &c feet more will be taken of This is SOL
id stone to cut down, and no better OF more gen.
tlemanly officer could have been selected to su-
pervise the work.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

CODA young lady at Augusta Female
Seminary has sent our Especial Reporter" of
that soiree book on primary lessons in music,
and requests him to come up and stand his ex-
animation, assured he is ready to go through o.
z. He Will be on hand at the Greek Kalends.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH FAIR.-To-morrow
"wednesday night the ladies of the Episcopal
church will hold Fair in the rooms over DR.
n. Wayt & Bros Drug store, Main street
This is to raise funds to enlarge their Sunday
school house. A fine dinner will be served
Thnrsdav.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

: The market WAS never SO we'll supplied with
Irish potatoes, fine, large and sound. Price SLIGO
,1or a1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15
For Rent.

ENOR RENT-THREE Houses in Wavnes-
e boro for rent--A BRICK HOUSE, with
rooms, kitchen, and well In the yard, in front
lot, with 5rooms and kitchen, and frame build.
ing near the village. All have ample gardens
attached, and water convenient These tene-
ments are all now unoccupied and possession can
be given Immediately. Terms very moderate,
ap8f WAN. WITHROW, Jr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

SATURDAY. G 0eC G. Mills A M . a. M
Sunday bsvaPi1 '.', A. NJ G g.5.aI JPN
MT. soLoN.
Tuesday 8 Friday Open P. M. Close Up M.
1873. STEMS sFE1s&- 1873.
Beautiful Styles! Latest Fashions !!
NOW ON EXHIBITION AT
J.w. NEWTON's
Dry Goods, Rotten and Millinery
AUGUSTA............
Persons arriving on the morning train will find
my store on the left hand side of the street lead
ing from the depot, one door North of the Spec
tator Office Having made my purchases from
some of the leading houses in the Q. S., feel
confident can offer you bargains in Dry Goods,
Dress Goods, Cottonades, Kentucky
Jeans Cassimeres, Linens,
Bleached and Brown
Cottons &c.
BLACK ALPACAS a specialty-varying in
price from Csc to 81 so per yard.
MILLINERY!
This department is in charge of Lady for
merly with Armstrong Gator & Co., of Baltl-
more-(the leading millinery house on this con-
tnent)-who recommend her as first class
trimnaer-second to none In order to be con-
WINGED of the foregoing, call and examine the
styles. Ladies st. Icons. the new style Sun
downs, as low as 35c.
Ladies and childrens hats from Soc to $40
French Flowers, Silks, Velours, Ribbons-ev-
cry hue and style. EF.
INTERESTING TO THE LADIES.
REAL AND IMITATION
Hair Goods.
CHigno,es, Curls, Plasts, Pompedours,
Braids and EYsggetts.
This department is in charge of Miss Fisher,
who is prepared to make to order, braids, &c,
from combings or long hair at reasonable rates.
and every hair entrusted to her care warranted
to be placed in the ladies' braid leaving the hair
NOTIONS.
Hosiery from Sc to 75c per pair
Gloves, from 10c to $3.50 per pair.
Handkerchief from Sc to SIS each.
Needles, &c paper,
Pins, &c paper.
Scarfs, Lace and Linen Collars and Cuffs,
Hoops, Bustes, and an endless variety
of other articles, both useful
and ornamental
LADIES SHOES,
all styles and qualities. Ladies' Caters. from
ST. so to 81 So City made shoes-every pair war
ranted to give satisfaction. Buff, Bronze. Last
ing and Morocco Shoes for children from SOC to
So so
Jewelry.
Milton Gold and Jet Sets, Bands, Chains,
Charms, &c. Jet Pins
from Zoe to 81 so.
Stamping
on Linen, Cotton and Flannels, promptly and
neatly executed Stamped Bands and Yokes
constantly on hand.
GenfIenrem's Furnishing Goods.
Shirts, Drawers Hose Gloves Scarfs,
Linen and Paper Collars and Cuffs,
Mems and Boys Hats, Csc to
SIS, Boots Shoes, sc.
Trunks, Valses, Ladies' and Gents TRAY cling
Companions ST.. to $40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

On the morning of the 9th instant, DR.. j. H.
Trevy, near Messy Creek was thrown from his
horse near the Glade, and his left arm broken
near and just below the elbow. Small bone
fractured obliquely, and the flesh much lacera-
ted and bruised, from his fall on pile of stone.
The curb broke and his horse ran down a steep
hill, dashing him off with great violence, and
had he fallen on his head instead would have
been instantly killed. Dr. Clarke adjusted the
fracture. He is doing well.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

Col. James Cochran is putting up a. fine black
smiths shop opposite hisreiIl, and renewing H.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

THE Md EDITORIAL ExCURsIoN.-Mai. N.
H. Hotchkiss, the untiring agent of G. & o. and
York River Cos, was in the city last week, as
usual working hard for his line and the interest
of our merchants. We are sorry some are not sus-
tanning his efforts as they should. and can't see
how they can forget is to this line they owe the
great reduction in freghts, and that in sustaining
it. they keep freights down. Maj. Fl. is to take
the Maryland Editors by here, on an excursion
west in June, and we know our City authorities
will do the handsome thing by them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

SALES, &C-Echols, Bell & Catlett, have pur-
chased 300 acres of iron land from Benz. Lines.
near Waynesboro tor $4,000.
Philip Fauver sold 100 acres, adjoining Ope
lands. two miles from Staunton, to J. O. Mowry.
James Minor has sold a portion of Rockish
Gap tract. to Echols Bell & Catett, for $4,000
Mai. w. A. McCue has sold the Chapman
house. Way nesboro, to Elliot Fishburne for
$4,000
COL B. J. Jordan has purchased Of Benjamin
Lines specular ore mine and lands for %, GOO,
and Is acres, adjoining mouth of Blue Ridge
Tunnel, belonging to the James Minor property,
for $1,000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

MEETING OF THE SUPERvIsORs.-Superv
met last Friday. All present. They petitioned
the Judge for re- assessment of the lands of the
County, believing that a large majority of the
people demanded t and that they were now pay
ing much over a fair assessed value. The mat
ter of Valley Junction Turnpike was postponed
for further enquiry and the report of John Par
is on Stsunton and James River Turnpike adopt
ed. number of accounts allowed and meeting
adjourned to meet at Poor-house middle of May.
The SPRINGS CoMBINATIoN-Col. G. L. Pey-
ton and Major McMahon, of White Sulphur,
Springs. have leased the Red Sweet Springs
eight miles from Allegheny station, and will run
1t in connection with the White. By this move
they combine, under one skitlful management,
two of the grandest Summer resorts in the world.
and offer to the pleasure and health-seeker in
ducements for comfort, sport and health never
before dreamed Of Success to- them. 1t is ia
such live, earnest, active men, Virginia owes hei
recuperation and viii 6we her future greatness,
= THE ACADEMY, TRANsEERRED" TO. THE FREE
SCHOOLS = Our correspondent on FIRST page is an.
swered, according to the wishes of the peoples
by the Academy Trustees accepting the CITY
Free School Committees proposition last Sstiir.
.eAo5 iAH0 ~ 'tstees-Ot HG@up1HS @uly consluer-
ed the propositions and, M essrse A. I'll. II. Stuart
VIM. Frazier, J. 7,wayt Bsll and VIM. A Burke
voted TO accept them, and Messrs. VIM. NJ Tate
and Geo, NJ. Cochran to refuse. The City
free seho's get possession lstsof August, and vii
Immediately make additions and Improvement
to carry out theeontraets and-opan schools wor
thy of the City, by Fan. - ,4y<@E 5,s~:2
j.; :; Mr., chas T. Young viii remain in stsuat99r
land OPEN a private school elsewhere, and W.
hopehe' will receive theplfberai eeura gem en-
he deserves. esiS
,S@S'SSo '3hAA1 x !" f4-Q2 set
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GenfIenrem's Furnishing Goods.

Shirts, Drawers, Hose, Gloves. Scarfs,
Linen and Paper Collars and Cuffs,
Mems and Boys Hats, 25c to
SIS, Boots. Shoes SC
Trunks, Valises, Ladies and Gents Travelling
Companions, 81. to $40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

CAR WINDOW BROKEN BY SToNE-On Fri
dav evening last. when the eastern bound Ex-
press train on the Chesa. & Ohio Railroad had
passed Ronceverte, in Greenbrier county q short
distance a stone rolled down from the mountain
side and broke the glass in the window OF the
car at the seat occupied at the time by Capt
Thos Burke, Of Huntington, recently OF this
county. Fortunately the stone did not enter
the car, for if it had done so it might have IN
ficted injury upon Capt Burke. AS it happen
ed the only Injury done was the breaking Of the
window
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

The grumblers are growing over the heat as
they did over the cold just as it was their heat
/ and cold O. - - -. 70 go -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

This department is in charge of Miss Fisher,
who is prepared to make to order, braids, &c,
from combings or long hair at reasonable rates.
and every hair entrusted to her care warranted
to be placed in the ladies' braid leaving the hair
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

EzeThere was srowe 8 feet deep M Allegheny
nountaihs last Saturday week" 1890 s7 ..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT Friday
evening, the Zion Church folks were charmed
and instructed by an exhibition Of the musical
talent Of Mrs. V. A. Hamilton's music class,
assisted by Prof. Drake and several ladies from
Thinking Spring class. The solos were finely
rendered by Prof Drake and others, and all
gave evidence of Mrs. Hamilton's skill and devo-
ton as g teacher of music There will be a SIM
liar exhibition at Thinking Spring, next Satur-
day. the 10Th, at P. III. Mrs. 81. and class will
be assisted by Professors Hamer and Drake and
the Zion class and the public generally may ex-
pect rare treat. All are cordially invited to
attend,