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| AnEC0Q1G Oh D1CkGn3A
blanchard Jerrold, in his new book, ga Day
| with Charles Dickens" quotes the following an
| ecdote from the private journal Of one Of Dick
ems Juvenile precocity "a q newspaper reporter
Dickens began bis career when youth Of 19,
under M his uncle, John Henry Barrow, who start
Hnnsard- Hansa1d always compiled his reports
from the morning newspaper whereas Barrow
engaged special staff Of able reporters, send
ing ., ouch important oration in proof to it's
minated his philippe against O'Connell, it fell
to young Dickens' turn to report the last third
Of it. Tho proof Of the whole speech WAS
forwarded to Mr.: Stanley. He returned it
two.thirds we're .. SO badly reported as
to be uninte1ligible, but that i: the gentleman
who had so admirably reported the last third Of
his speech could be Rent to him, he would speak
hour appointed young Dickens made his appear
ance at Mr stanleys, notebook in hand. It was
With evident hesitation that tho servant ughered
him INTO the library, the tables OF which were
Of the house appeared, eyed tho youth sls-.
piciouBly, and said:
II beg pardon, but I had hoped to see the
gentleman who had reported part Of my speech"
dc. =
~ am that gentleman" retorted Dickens,
turning red in the face, and feeling his dignity
somewhat offended -, ::
,.oh, ~ replied Mr.. Stanley; pushing
about the papers, and turning his BACK to con-
ceal an involuntary smile. 49,. :: !
It was not long before Sir James Graham
stepped in; and then Stanley began his speech.
At first he stood still, addressing one OF the
window-curtsins ns hr. Speaker. Then he
walked up and down the room, gesticulating and
deelaimjng with all the. fire and force he had
shown in the House OF Commons. !, Graham, with
newspaper before him, followed, and occasional
ly checked him, when he had forgotten some
t7iaing point, Or had transposed ono proposition
in the place OF another. When the entire speech
had been fully reported, Stanley returned the
revise, with Dickens corrected edition Of
the parts Of the speech which had been
bungled, with q note to Barrow highly
complimentary to the STRIPPING reporter, and
with ehadowy prediction Of great career for
him in the future. Dickens had totally forgot
ten this incident until many years after, he was
invited to dine with Lord Derby for the first |
time. Having. been shown with the other guests !
before dinner into the library, he felt strange |
consciousness Of having been in it BEFORE which !
be could not account for. He was in state Of !
bewildcr1nent all dinner time; for he could not !
recall the circumstance which brought the re-
porting adventure to his mind: But, at all |
events something did, and he reminded his host !
OF it. Lord Derby vas delighted to recognize in |
his new friend bis boy-reporter, and told the
story to 8 select few, who, With Dickens, had |
stayed after the ress Of the company had de- |
partad.
, 1873-06-01
WHEN | DIE.

10. When life eludes me, and die,
Will funeral~shrouded vessels ply
A sobbtng sea;
Or jagged, miuor-keyed refrafnB
And sombte- decorated trains a.
Corolrries pe7
Will gloomy fags mud pennons float
1t solemn ha1f-mast-pgtll remote
Humanity
Fed That force hath disappeared
And left Earth nought but stark and blered
lnanity7
VIII on stately staging Lie,
While 1utca nttune to gTief-odes CRY
And 1aureates rhyme7
VIII centuries efulge my fame-
Will History shout out my name,
To clockless tue7
> = -. ="
IS. I wonder, rhen have to die,
II, as the asking years fash by,
can reply
[E'en whi1o feel the ratt1e'a thrifty,
I've been OF earthly use, ]" and will
That be a ue2
JOHN McGovERS,
, 1873-06-01

not well ba aacc0mplfahEdEh the modes are as
complicated as at present. That the regulation
OF the matter lies largely with women, Is true;
but that, to effect reform, there must be mutual
agreement and effort, ia also true and the sm-
Rlest and easiest way out Of the difficulty is for
the modes themselves to change. Then the but
terhy will be as readily made to see the wisdom
ct the alteration as the grub; though generally
the butterflies are the most obtuse OF beings
when tho question of fashionable attire is at
stake: >-' -
THE REp1saorE ~: :...,'
has fairly taken tho town BY storm. It appears
0n ana IN sn Try nah has aRd
short, the dark and the light, tie pretty and the
plain, the old and the young, alike admire aud
Wear it. I do not remember another garment 90.
"taking with the entire se1-
Having run the garment Ct WOODEN stufYs, it Is
beginning to be tashioned in linen, batiste, per-
Gale, pique, and even p1ebeian calico. It's
simplicity Of dressing renders 1t we'll adapted to
washable goods, though, for my Own part. I do
not like it in any thin fabric. This article iB, I
think, in measure responsible for the button
distemper which broke out early in the spring.
The disease ID dying out to q large extent,
though buttons arc still prominent feature in
all the new dresses Some Of the 1no1ds used
on the redingotes are really aa large as small
preserve-plates, and give the garments pozi-
tive and rather prononce air. 0xydized and old
silver buttons are not much WON, for whieh
thanks are. due to the expensiveness OF the
genuine thing, and the fact that the imitation
wears badly. Nothing but the most unequivo-
cal lack OF taste would ever induce q woman
to load herself down With dozens OF
buttons. What with metal chatelaines for nm
brella, fan, vinaigrette, purse, card-case, ETC.,
etc., feminine promeneders present q sufficient
y bizarre appearance already, without covering
mineral wealth. It would almost seem as il no
we're doing our best to return to the stvea of Ehe
, 1873-06-01

From the Neto York Erening Aail
Flowers have succeeded feathers as bonne
trimmings.
.-suits Of gray English waterproof cloth ar.
the correct costume for ocean travel.
-Polonaises with basque fronts are mucl
worn.
Velvet is used as trimming On all kinds Of
Light materials, this spring.
We notice that the gray serge SO much worn
for suits last spring is now used only in over
Coats
Tho new thing in fans is the " "Trianon." It
measures 18 inches from point to tip. The
larger they are, the more stylish.
.--Normady caps Of white Swiss over b1ue OF
lettes.
-Hysteria must be fashionable disease
among ladies', else why the universal vinai-
grette- 49,
The 1edingote has fairly taken the town. by
storm. The ladies, one and all, are delighted
with it. It is stylish, handsome, and becoming.
"A new style OF carriage has has made it's ap-
pearauce on the avenue; it is q cross between 8
dog-ca aud an Irish jaunting-car.
Small diamonds have largely increased in
cutters ind it pays them only to cut large ones.
The fa7orita boutonniere with society men ia
q single pnnsy, -emblematic, no doubt, Of the
shrinking modesty SO characteristic Of that claaR
OF the community.
The 1ooBe-fronted polona;ses which have
been introduced here look too much like morn-
ing wrappers to be liked for street wear, and are
very common.
We are getting back in fashion further than
ever. Ruf1s arc now worn SO large that they
have to be atifened with wire.
The mania for old laces again RACES; cold
coffee produces the desirable tint OF age quickly
and effectively.
-Ladies wearing apparel can be rendered un-
infammable by solution OF sulphate Of potash
and alum.
1t IL eaid that f,ereaftar a band of m1,sio will
be the correct thing at all our fashionable we'd
aings. :.
"A new style Of bracelet has lately come into
great favor. 1t is made OF Fery fine thread OF
gold which, by sort OF knitting-machine, is
united into tube. This is afterwards crushed
lat, forming band. Tlese are ornauented in
.yery imaginsble design. One firm in this city
1as ordered L thousand dozen Of the bands from
.he manufacturer, for the purpose OF working
hem up into handsome bracelets.
, 1873-06-01

with La Tagloni. II it be something to eaJ thh7
che taught me the gavotte, in which she WIS mN
partner, and mover lost her temper ut my 1nAnV
mistakes; that many q time re have Waited to-
gether, she as agile at IS as most women are a3
s., I can say il, and am glad to ssy 1t, for
know few more satisfactory pleasures than asso-
citation with the great whom they are good. !
never. tired OF observing La TagioniS oso of
her arms. They are long, but no one knows
it. The clever danseuae never allowed them
to fall They we're a1ways so beaut-
fully curved in some appropriate action As to
excite constant admiration Thus can intenecH
defy physique aud one day when ahe wen7
through fan-dence, composed by herself and
set to the well-moWn air OF Louis Al.,-A
dance that conslsted of nothing bnt "alE1ngr
boWlng and fanning,-Aundersto why nothing
WIS apparent but consummate grace and refine
meot.'
Sitting one evening with La Taglioni in bon
at tho st. James Theatre, witnessing FtancA
performance OF Sardou's :" Rabagas," ths3
danseuse exclaimed with sigh, ''Ah, how sad
it makes me- to think Of the d8ncerfs bref lteJ
At 10 she is pasee. At 40 she must retire. ~
it not heartrending, nhan at 40 q WOMAN is iH
her intellectual prime and c,n then do what
she never before dreamed Of 2 How di1erana
the fate Of the actress. Why, had been an
actress instead Of 3 dancer might now be ouf
the stage, for could play old women and, 1aa
chere, / would plsy them we'll It is q gt1ef "a
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Willow Whistles.
Az OLIVE wADswoRTH.

The world is wide awake to-day,
The LATEST droies are busting,
The brooks slip by, the wind is gay,
And every leaf is rustling; -
The shady bank, meath Beach and Oak,
With lanee-like grasses bristles,
And you and I, two idle folk,
Sit making willow whistles.
Oh, heavenly sunshine of the May,
Succeeding winter hoary,
What shade can shut Its light away,
What gloom resist its gloryl
Down through our leafy canopy
Dart myriad golden missiles,
And gid the brook. the bank, the tree,
And cen the willow whistles.
Such wealth of leaf such worlds of green
Such balm no words can utter
And all the birds that e. er were seen,
Have gathered here to futter;
They pertly perch, with heads awry,
Upon the swaying thistles.
And evidently wonder why
We're making willow whistles.
How dare you, comrade, trife so,
In these grand forest temples,
And laugh, and beat your sappy bough,
And set me bad examples ''
Such songs of praises here arise,
And ne er were found Missals, Il
And we should harken, were we wise,
Instead of making whistles.
They cay the worlds vale of tears,
And man is born to trouble n
The words sound idly IN my years
Beside the brookIet's bubble;
Friends change, hear, and hopes grow pale,
e The fairsst project fzzles.- II
I'm glad there's no such word as fail
In making willow whistles.
The brook shows two heads of brown,
Though ones prettier color,
a Titan hue-no need to frown,
I've said not which is duller'
They'll be the same both yours snd mine'
"a LEI ILL., LIZ Ill 1arx at t.Auld Lang Syne,"
When we poIe willow whistles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
Drugs d Medicines.
5RI0SADALIS

THE GREAT SOUTHERN
remedy for the cure Of Scro-
fula, Scrofulous faint, Rhsuma-
tism, White Swelling, Govt,
|Goitre, Consumption, Bronehi.
tis, Nervous Debility and all dis
eases arising from an impure con-
|dition of the Blood.
The merits efthis valuable prepar-
alton are so wsllknownthata passing
notice Is but necessary to remind the
READERS of this journal ofthe necessi-
~ OF always having bottle Of this
Necessities.
Certificates can be presented fren
maHy leading Physicians, Ministers,
and heads offamiliss throughout the
South, endorsing in the highest terms
The Fluid Ersract Of RssadaIis.
DIR. r. Wilson Carr of Baltimore
says che has used Ii in cases of Scrof-
lula and other diseases with much sat-
Iisfaction.
DR.. II. C. Pugh Of baltimore, re-
lcommends 1t to all persons suffering
with diseased Blood, saying it is su-
lperior to any preparation he has
fused.
Rev. Dahney Ball Of the Balti-
Imors NJ. Il. Conference South says he
has besnso much benefited by itsus
THAT he chcerfully recommends 1t to
Jail his friends and acquaintance.
Craven & Co., Druggists, at Cor
Idonsville, Va, say it never has failed
Ito rive satisfaction
Ean'i G.. Nc Fadsien, Murfrees-
lboro, Tennessee, says 1t cured him of
Rheumatism when all else failed.
Rosad.lis / not asecretquack prep
aration, its Ingredients are published
on every package. Show 1t to your
physician and he will tell you IL IL
composed of the strongest alternatives
that exist, and IL an excellent Blood
Purifier. Did our space admit We
could give you tsstim onia Is from
Ieyery State in the South and from
persons known to every man, woman
and child either personally or by rep
lutation.
Rosadalis is sold by all Druggists.
CLEMENTS d Co.,
BALTIMORE, Sole Proprietors
JOHN f. HENRY,
No. 8 CoLLEsR PLACE,
New York. Wholesale Agent
upe4ly
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, III. TROUT, F. II. StribIing. Jr.,

n HI. TROUT, F. Il. StribIing. Jr.,
and FRANK B. BERKELEY having
formed partnership, will conduct the drug bus
mess at the old stand of P. Fl. Trout, under the
style of
who will carry the business in all its branches
with renewed energy and with increased facili-
ties. They offer inducements to all who may
need Drugs, Medicines, Paints Oils, Coal Oil
and Lamps, Fancy Articles, &c.
Special attention given to compromising Ply
sicians' Prescriptions which department is under
the control of T. B. BERKELEY.
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ANEW CASH STORE!

NEW CASH STORE!
IN All New Goods?
Bought at the late low and cash rates, and sold
for cash only. No goods sold on credit, for all
are marked at cash prices Ladies' dress goods
of every style and grade. Mems and Boys wear
in great variety.
In Curtains, White Goods, Laces, Linens, Ho-
siery, Gloves Trimmings and Small Goods
enough in grade and prices to please all.
Those who wish to use their money at its full
value Can do SO at my store Orders solicited
and carefully filed at cash rates, for [ will not
sell on credit. T. III. YOUNG.
AUEENS ARE, ARE.
u sToNEWARE, SC, No.
at reduced prices.-The largest and prettiest as
sortment in the Valley; also table cutlery, look
ing glasses, walters, and baskets of all kinds
Self-sealing fruit cans, &c.
GrOceries.-A nice and full assortment Of
family groceries. Buys and sells country pro.
duce for cash or trade. Prime butter, eggs Be-
always on hand. r. M. AYRES,
opposite d. A.. Kaysers, Main street.
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The Modoc War.

urturrah for our lads Of the sabre and trigger,
No heroes on record were Drawer or bigger
In history's pages they'll make a great figure
They've captured one Indian, two squaws and
niger"
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Baltimore Advertisement

MICH LSON x& CO.'S.
JIN OLD ESTABLISHED
BANKING USE, e
Corner North and Baltimore Streets,
BALTIMORE. MD.
Isaac L. Nicholson, Sr. Edwin Q. Nicholson.
Isaac f. Nicholson. Albert w. Nicholson.
HaHn- IkeE@,
DATE From 1s23-FIFTY YEARS in OPERATION.
DEALERS IN
GOLD, SILL YER. NATIONAL CURRENCY,
Stocks, Bonds. dc.
Southern State Securities, Virginia
Stocks, Consols and Coupons,
Il SPECIALITY
Being members of the Baltimord Stock Board
and attend its sittings twice daily, we are en-
Vantages in the purchase OF sale of Stocks,
Bonds, &c. Address as above.
ap22-3m NICHOLSON s. co. S
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ATEsV ESTABLISHMENT.

WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY,
Arnaemtrouts Building, StoWntoa, Va.
PA III Il. NIX
has had neatly fitted up room in the corner
building of Armentrout & Co., Main street, one
door East of their Tobacco store and has open
ed neat and superior assortment of
Clocks, Watches and JeWelry.
Being practical Matchmaker of long expert
ence, both in America and Europe, he fatters
himself that he can repair all work in his line,
ton. He respectfully solicits share of the pub
lie patronage. fel8-tf
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Patches, JeaCeE2.y.
TIME GREAT DOUBLE STORE
GABRIEL HRSH!
S25. 900 RennrG !

I will pay on demand. by check on the First
National Bank at Staunton, $4,000 for the pre-
sentation to me, at my double store in Staunton,
of an uglier man than
Don CarlOSi
the most celebrated matchmaker ever employ
ed in Staunton or this portion of Virginia now
conducting my business in that line
l will pay $4,000 in same manner for the pro-
duction OF better matchmaker than said Don
Carlos.
Thirty years ago this celebrated mechanic
came across the great waters in
FIVE SAILING VESSELS,
because two could not carry him, and ever since
that time he has been engaged in his business,
and was never known to say JOB was we'll done
when it was not. When he says piece of work
is well done, there need be no further questions,
for ne will not misrepresent anything.
Let the old heir-lOoms that have been laid
aside on the dusty shelves, that kept time for
your grand-fathers and great. grand fathers be
brought in. | will guarantee that Don Carlos,
will put them in running order, and keep them
so. 1t does not matter what kind of condition
they are in, he can make them all right.
Now is the opportunity for everybody who de-
sires to have his watch or clock repaired and
fixed up in genuine workmanlike style, to pre-.
sent them at the Double Store of Gabriel Hirsh,
Main street, for Don Carlos to examine them
fe1l-tf GABRIEL HIRSH.
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Haze Y0aG Heard The NesCs
Tile Beautiful Blees SEWING MA

CHINE has AyYrsred.
Hasten to see it. before purchasing any other,
and thereby convince yourselves of its supe-
riority.
The popularity of its construction insures
handsome work, rapidity of movement ease of
management, great durability, neatness, and
convenience. Its machinery is arranged upon
principle which prevents arrangement As
the tension is easily controlled its stitch IS CIV en-
ly locked, and without change, passes from one
class of goods to another, doing its work in The
most complete manner.
All who are in want of the BEST SEWING
MACHINE should not fail to call at our place
of business and examine for themselves We
will take great pleasure in showing our Ma
chimes. Are ready for applications for County
agencies. BAKER BROS.
sep24 General Agents, Stanton, Va.
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AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
Dry q Goods.

Dry Goods.
M E w SEOHE,
ew Goods,
Opposite the Court House.
N. B. HENDRY
has just received his supply of FALL AND
WINTER GOODS of the
--latest and most Fashionable STILES,
which were purchased at low figures, and will
be sold at short profits. In his stock
can be found the following:
LADIES READY-MADE SUITS, LADIES'
UNDERWEAR. CLOAKS, SHAWLS,
Cashmere Wrappers, Gloves and
Hosiery, Lace Hankerchefs
and Collars!
KID LOVES,
SILK sHAWLS AND sCARFs
of the --latest Styles.
MSIJj7aeTy Goods!
Our Stock of Millinery is the finest we have
ever kept, comprising
BONNETS AND HATS,
Feathers, Floacers, Ribbons, Laces, and
Velvstesns Of all Colors.
In fact, almost everything that is kept in first
class Millinery Establishment
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHS, FLANNELS,
LINDSEYS, COUNTERPANES,
COMFORTABLES. JEANS, COTTONS,
SATINETS, and many other ar
ticles too tedious to
enumerate.
Call and examine for yourselves as / will take
pleasure in showing you very fine and attrac.
tive stock of goods.
EaE- Terms Cash. -0a nov 10 IF
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IGjLO9'J9ag.
Joseph HAMMERS.
u Fashionable Tailor.


TOsEPH HAM MIXERS.
81 Fashionable Tailor.
beg leave to inform the citizens of Staunton
that have permanently located in the city for
the purpose of carrying on the TAILORING
no pains to give satisfaction to all who will give
me call. ALL WORK INSURED.
stMy shop is over NJ. p. Funkhouser's store, on
Main street. mar lily
sSAELORHNG TA9EORENGy !---The
L co-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves & Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
and the business will hereafter be conducted bv
P. B. Graves alone.
He has reduced his prices for cash. and will do
all kinds Of work pertaining to the tailoring bust
ness, in the very best manner, and at figures so
low that no one will fail to be satisfied. He has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
all his friends and the public generally to give
him call.
y30. p. B. GRAVES
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B4ls FAIR PRICES. $40
THE McLEAN + HOOPER
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It requires no extra attachment for Embroid-
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1T is made of the BEST STEEL, and at all
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LCes'y.

4O~M BURKEsS zO~M
IS/ 70 Livery Stables. GoZ "a.
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
In entering upon the new year, the subscriber
has had his new stables arranged for the accom-
modation of his growing custom, and calls the
particular attention of his friends and the public
20 his unusual facilities for carrying on his Liv-
cry on All enlarged scale.
His stables are entirely new, the floors adapted
to the comfort OF horses, and his sheds fitted up
for the protection of vehicles from the weather.
He wishes to remind the public that his COM
plete outfit of new
Buggies, Phetons, Carriages,
Hacks, Eces
in neatness and ease of moving, are not to be
equaled by any Livery in the Valley.
He can accommodate persons with superior RI
ding and driving horses-either gentle or fast.
Horses fed and boarded on liberal terms.
The famous hcstler, Tom BETHEL, is in gen.
eral charge of the stables.
~ Office near the bridge-nea0 building.
ja9-tf Ed. BURKE.