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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-11
A Hint to our Farmers.

The st. Louis Republican has some
thoughts on the agriculture suited to the
South that are we'll worthy of consid-
GRAFTON, for in some sections, notably in
what is known as the "cotton belt, )" too
much attention has been given to the
cultivation Of a single staple. But here
In Virginia, there are many things be-
sides wheat. corn and tobacco, that
might be cultivated to profit, while, at
the same time, they would be improvers
OF the soil. Onlya few days ago, we mo-
ticed in the neighboring county of APP
pomattox, a magnificent crop of black
eyed peas, which, after the peas shall
have been gathered, will be p1owed un-
der and made to fertilize the soil as well
as the best manure. And so, in many
other ways, our farmers might "turn
penny" and at the same time be i'm
proving instead of exhausting their
soil. 1T is beginning to dawn at last
publican, "that the splendid soil and
veloping many articles besides cotton
that viii bring money to the Southern
people. Early fruits of the choicest
kind and in rich abundance, now reach
Northern, Eastern and Western cities,
shipped from Southern farms, and large
sums of money are realized upon them.
1t is believed that more money per
acre is actually made upon the minor
topics of the South than upon its cotton.
This is especially true of the States hav-
ing light, quick soil, as many parts of
Maryland and Virginia on tidewater,
Georgia, North and South Carolina and
Florida. The soil of these sections
would inevitably impoyerish those who
would attempt to grow cotton on them
for business, but will enrich those who
diligently and intelligently cultivate the
minor products, such as fruits, vegeta-
bles, flowers and nursery stock. It is
related that recently in Georgia a lady
took 600 pounds of dried fruit to market,
and, to her surprise, obtained for it $50.
4 A bale of cotton would not have brought
more than $40; would have required
two acres of land for its growth, and
consumed more time, labor and money
in its production and making ready for
market than the fruit did, which, it is
likely, was produced from less than half
an acre. If the lately invented evapo-
rators were introduced into the South
ern States extensively and the fruit crop
utilized, almost unlimited quantities
might be exported, and the prices OBJ
tanned would be more per pound and
net more per acre than cotton yields, OF
than sugar yields. It is believed to have
been established beyond peradventure
now that Southern planters will study
their own interests if they will hereafter
,. pay more attention to the minor pro-
, ducts Of their soil. "-Lynch. Nrginadn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-11

A FEMALE SENSATION Attn WHITE
SULPHUR correspondent of the New
York Herald, writing from the Green .
brier White Sulphur Springs, under
date of August Gath, makes the follow
ing mention of sensation at that place !:
Thursday furnished somewhat Of fe-
male sensation, the details of which
have not yet fully transpired. 1t ap-
pears that a certain lady visitor from
Washington has for some time past been
endeavoring to make little notoriety
by recital of her experience in New
Orleans under the administration of
Gen. B. F. Butler. The lady formerly
lived in Savannah, Georgia, but moved
to Washington some time previous to
the war. When hostilities began this
lady took occasion to display her seces-
sion proclivities by words and acts, and
made herself considerably obnoxious to
the authorities there. AS a consequence
of this Mr.. Seward, in order to rid him
self of a troublesome customer, sent the
lady South-to New Orleans-where she
was when it was taken possession of by
Gen. Butler. Here her rebellious senti-
ments got the better of her discretion,
and for jeering at the funeral of a pass
ing Union officer she was imprisoned
| AOA Ola AAAOAGAos AAo ASOAAACAU 10
the subject Of the story she has to tell.
Now for the sequel. Finding it impos-
sible to obtain a select audience before
which she could relate her prison expe-
rience under the Immaculate Ben, she
summoned the ladies from the parlor to
the ballroom. They came in force and
accompanied by male escorts. When
all had entered the lady ordered all the
gentlemen to withdraw, as her revela-
tons were such as could not be made in
the presence of both sexes. The gentle
men then withdrew and the revelations
began. What the nature of these were
cannot be ascertained, but certain it is
that when they had reached certain
point, an allusion being made to the
relative of lady present, the audience
broke up and the ladies fled precipitate-
ly. Perhaps Gen. Butler can rise and
explain. Certain it is that those here
who would cannot, and those that can
will not. The matter romans an inn
penetrable mystery, and since it oc-
Cured has been the chief topic of con-
versation among aRthe male and female
gossips at the springs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-11

How SOME INDEPENDENT BRITISH
GIRLS MARRY.-The richest heiress
now on the engaged list Is Miss Cray
shay, the daughter of the Vulcan of the
Hills, in South Wales. Her dowry is
said to be $500, 900, and she is about to
bestow this with her hand and heart
upon briefess barrister on the South
Wales circuit. should be very happy
to take her sister upon the same terms,
if felt inclined to marry-for money.
These iron masters daughters have a
very considerate way of selecting poor
men for their husbands, for George FL
liott's daughter married one of the spe-
cial correspondents of the Daily NeDs,
and a few days ago the heiress Of Dur
ham cOlliery proprietor bolted with the
editor of north country newspaper
1t is said of one of these ladies, perhaps
it would be cruel to say which-for the
man9uvre after all was innocent enough
that meeting with gentleman on
board steamer which was engaged in
laying deep sea cable in the Atlantic,
they very naturally took to flirting on
the quarter deck. The lady was alone
except with papa. The gentleman
made himself agreeable, and being tall
and handsome, of course soon ingratia-
ted himself with the iron kings daugh-
ter. One day, finding himself alone, he
proposed there and then. "Hush ~
said the lady, "papa is asleep on the
sofa and might hear you. Let us take a
stroll on deck" II am very sorry,''
said the lady, resuming the converse
ton on deck, "but, of course, you did
not know when you were talking to me
below that was engaged. But I have
a sister at home who is exactly like me,
you would not know us apart, and
when you return home will introduce
you to her." The introduction followed
in due course, and the marriage within
six months. The courtship all took
place by proxy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-11
SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
A Sad Romance.


A telegraphic dispatch to the New
York Herald. dated Blltimore, August
10Th, says:
The death of Miss Ida v. Branch,
aged twenty-three which followed a sur
gical operation at the MARYLAND Univsr-
sity Hospital yesterday, has brought to
light singular romance in real life.
she was the daughter of James Branch,
residing near Smithfiel, Isle of Wight
county, Va, and possessed extraordina-
ry beauty, and was besides young lady
OF culture and refinement. She was the
belle Of the village and had many adj
m1rers. Among others who sought her
hand was Mr.. Ferguson, the son of g
ne1ghboring farmer. to whom with the
consent of her father Ida became be-
trothed. In January last certain indi-
cations In the appearance of Miss Branch
aroused suspicion on the part of her
father that the intimacy between them
has been of an improper character, and
Mr.. Branch communicated his suspi-
cions to his daughter. The latter ear
nestly denied the imputation, and SOL
EMMY protested that her intimacy
had not exceeded that of the strictest
propriety. His suspicious were allayed,
but subsequently they were again arOus-
ed and Miss Branch was sent to her
sister, Mrs. Ferguson, at Charlottes.
vile. To this lady Ida made an equal
ly positive denial, but her physical con-
dition was such that her father deemed
medical examination necessary. He
visited Charlottesville, and the physi-
clan, after an examination, confirmed
his suspicious. Notwithstanding this
she again protested her innocence, and
a second examination by another ply
stefan revealed the presence of an ovari-
an tumor. DR.. Randolph, who made
this discovery, recommended her re mo-
val to Baltimore for medical treatment.
She arrived here on the 18th inst, and
was placed under the care of Professor
Johnston and other eminent physicians
comprising the faculty of the Maryland
University.
| The tumor grew so rapidly that an OPP
Grafton was found necessary. She was
assured that the tumor would result in
death in few days, while the operation
might possibly save her life. She readi-
ly assented, requesting that II she died
a post mortem might be made in order
to establish her purity and innocence
The operation was performed on Friday
and the tumor, when removed, was
found to be of the extraordinary weight
of forty four pounds.
She rallied slightly, but subsequently
sank, and death ensued on Saturday at
ternoon. It was discovered that decom.
position had begun before the tumol
was removed, and that she could not In
any case have lived more than q day Of
two. Her remains We're taken to Vir-
ginia for burial,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-11

YELLOW PICKLE.-To each gallon of
vinegar take a quarter of pound of
brown mustard seed, two ounces of long
pepper, two of black pepper, two of gar
lie, one of tumeric, quarter of an ounce
of mace, half pound of salt, and few
roots of horse radish. Let the salt and
spice be well dried, and put them into
the vinegar cold. Gather your vegeta-
bles on dry day, strew over them lit
tie salt, and let them stand two or three
days, then put on them hair seive,
either in the sun or by the fire to dry
Put them in larger jar with the vine
gar, and let them stand by the fire for
ten days; it must not, however, be al
lowed to become any hotter than new
milk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-11

CHURCH EXPENSE.-The Philadel-
phia Star makes the following remarks
regarding the salaries of pastor, choir
singers, and other church incidentals.
which at this time are decidedly appro-
pos:
During the high priced seasons which
followed it, there appeared to be no linn
it to the disposition of jealous church
people to increase the salaries of their
pastors and the rates of pew rent. AS
money was plentiful, and business brisk
and profitable, no special object was
raised by the average pew holders but
since the shrinkage in values has begun,
and there has been dwindling of in
come down to near the starvation point,
it begins to occurr to great many peo-
pie that pew rents Of houses, should come
down, and with them the salaries of
some pastors, and the liberal pay of
choir singers, etc.-in a word, that
church expenses ought to be reduced.
The subject is attracting considerable
attention, and it is probable that with
the opening of the church season next
month action will be taxed upon it in
many of the churches.
The desire for reduction is not based
upon any want of appreciation of the
services of pastors and singers, but up
on the pure and simple ground of actual
necessity. 1t is super1uous to state that
the incomes of great many persons
who year ago lived in comfort and
even luxury have been so seriously i'm
paired by the decline in the value of
stocks, rents, etc., as to render retrench-
ment matter that will not admit of
discussion. It is from such that this de-
mand for lessening of churbh expenses
will come, and it will have to be respect.
nd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-11

A Frenchman having heard the word
~ ss made use of to signify persuasion,
H. press that gentleman to take some-
h,ng to eat, (" took occasion at party
I use term which he thought synon-
nous, and begged friend to squeeze
d .,oung lady to sing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-11
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GEN. HOOKER ON THE BATTLE OF
ANTIETAM.-Gen. Joseph Hooker has
just sent to the War Department his re-
port of the battle of Antietam, which
he says was made out at the time, but was
mislaid, and was never recovered until
early in July last. Gen. Hooker draws a
graphic picture of a corn field filled with
Confederates, with the SIM glistening
on their bayonets, the whole suddenly
swept by canister from half dozen bat
teries which he ordered to spring into
existence, SO that "every stalk Of corn
was cut as closely as could have been
done with knife, and the slain lay in
rows, precisely as they had stood in
their ranks few moments before. u
General Hooker evidently believes that
General Mcclellan blundered badly in
this battle, the attack being, he declares,
made feebly by corps extending over
twenty-four hours, and at least one corps
of the army being nowhere engaged
Of General Burnside's point of assault,
too, General Hooker says that eff a
more difficult and insurmountable point
of assault could have been found on the
Antietam river, from its source to its
mouth, !" he has not been able to find it.
General Hooker does not regard the bat
tie of Antietam exactly in the light of
a great victory for the federal army-in-
deed he leaves the impression that he
does not regard it as victory at all.
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Two OF A KIND.-Two ad-faced,
ragged boys were arraigned before JUS
tice Morgan, in the Fifty-seventh Street
Police Court. They were William Dow
ling and James Dunning, aged respec-
lively sixteen and thirteen.
"Well, boys" said the Court, "what
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''Nothin'," said the boys, with one
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"Tell us about it, officer" said the
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"Well, sir, found these ere two boys
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"They cut because they expected you
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II didn't make nothin', sir" whined
William.
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IA quarter, SIR"
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The boys could not "see it," and were
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"Man-Eater," valuable but savage
stallion that was brought there from the
East some time ssnce, heavily ironed,
with shackles on his feet, on account of
his well-known ferocious nature, got
loose and escaped from his stable. At
six O'Clock in the morning man by the
name of Kenney was sent out to look
for the horse, and two hours later he
was discovered dead on the race track,
where he had been killed by the stallion
while trying to catch him. The body
of the man was frightfully mutilated.
his breast being torn and bitten in a
most shocking manner, and his upper
extremities were greatly SCARED and
disfgured by the hoofs of the fierce ami
NAL; that after throwing him down had
evidently jumped and trodden upon
him, crushing in his chest, and attack
ing him with his teeth. The wicked
and dangerous man-eater, that seems
to be appropriately named, was subse-
quently captured by two Mexican va
queros, and is now securely lodged in
his stable.
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The Arizona sentinel., 1877-04-07

the Mayor and Council, and make report thereof to them.
 Sec 4. Art. 1. He shall receive the following fees for his services to be paid by the parties demand ing them, tO-wit: For surveys, he shall receive three cents per linear foot, for the first one hun. dred feet, and two cents per linear foot. for all above one hundred feet, the exterior lines to he esti :. mated in calculating fees; for find- ing and setting corners of lots and blocks fifty cents each corner, and two dollars for making plat or tracing with field notes, and shall file with the Recorder of the Vii. lage, a certified copy of all plats of survey that may Ee made under his direction. and all such sur veyS, shall confirm to the official maps of the Village. No survey as herein provided shall be recog- nized as official unless his certif- cate is attached thereto. for mak- ing which. he shall receive the sum Of one dollar. to be paid by the parties applicant.
 Art. ?. He shall receive for all services rendered the Village as such missioner the sum of seventy-fve dollars per quarter, by warrant drawn on the General Fund of the Village Treasury, and hefore entering upon his duties. shall execute and deliver to the Council good and sufficient bond 10 be approved by them. in the sum of one thousand dollars, for the faithful performance of his duties
 Sec. 5. Nothing in this ordfn- ance shall be construed so as to conflict with the provisions of Or dinance No. 8 passed February 16 A. D. 1877, TOT shall anything herein contained prevent the Vil- 'age authorities from changing at any time the compensatlur for services or aholishing said office.
 Passed March g A. D. 1877.
 A. J. FINLAY, Attest: Mayor. C. H. BRINLEY, Recorder.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-04-07
Pima County.

H. c. Hooker has the new mill. tary beef contract at Camps Grant and Apache. Present surveys made by Deputy Surveyor T. F. White extend along the Gila river for nearly fifty miles and cover much rich land susceptible of irrigation. Col. Levi Ruggles was confirmed Receiver at the Florence Land Office on the 3d inst. c. D. Poston IS Register. but has not yet arriv. ed' Ruggles can for the present hill both offices. Capt. Beauford, Of the Territorial scouts, speaks well ofthe active military scout under Maj. Worth and regrets that he has been ordered back to Camp Apache.-C1tGzen.