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is, all except few minutes that wa,
in my bedroom changing my dress.
had taken out my pocketbook just before
to consult paper, and laid it on my sit
ting-room table,"
"And Grayson was in the sitting-roon
with you ?"
], "Certainly, but why do ask? You de
not think surely"-
II think nothing at present." re-
piled, and encouraging my friend to hope
for the best, took my leave.
NV first step was to ascertain the mum.
bers and description of the notes found
in Archie's possession; the next to call
on Mr.fGordon.
"You paid Mr.. Norton some money
yesterday" I began.
II did was the answer"
Ibid you keep memorandum of the
numbers and denominations of the
notes?"
sit is my invariable custom,"- said
Mr.. Gordon, land followed it in this
instance"
"Then you will be able to tell whether
this is correct list and description of
them," continued, handing Mr.. Cor
don memorandum of the notes found
on Archie.
After consulting his book, he shook
his head.
"No; these are not the notes."
My first hope was dashed, but had
still another.
"Will you suffer me to take copy of
the description of the notes you did pay
Mr.. Norton ?" I asked.
The permission was given and the
copy made.
Now for hone number two.
That evening found me in social COM
panionship with Ralph Grayson. We
had not been intimate hitherto; for
Ralph was of disposition too secretlve
and selfish to admit of much cordiality
between US. For once, however, we got
along famously, Ralph was in gleeful
mood, notwithstanding his friends trou-
BILE.
"Poor Archie y" he said, ''it is very
ugly case they have against him."
"Very ugly" assented.
''I'm afraid he's guilty." continued
Ralph.
"ft certainly looks so at present." !
answered. "By the way,n / added, care
lessly, "could you oblige me with change
} for twenty-dollar bill, Mr.. Grayson ?"
Mr.. Grayson could and did, in the
shape of four fives. / excused myself to
soon as I could without rudeness.
On examining the four bills received
, from Grayson, I found them to CORE
spond exactly with four of those describ.
+ ed in Mr. Gordon's memorandum of the
notes paid to Archie. Hope number
two was realized, and the problem solv.
2 ed!
had previously learned from Archie
that he had paid out no money between
the time of receiving the sum from Mr.
, Gordon, and that at which he separated
: from Grayson, and that the note which
led to his arrest, he had paid at jewel
er's while on his way to visit Marian
for ring which was to figure in the
/ coming ceremony. 1t was clear now
that Ralph Grayson had embraced the
opportunity offered of replacing the con
tents of Archie's pocketbook with eGua
amount of the stolen money, without re-
f1ecting that means might exist of trac
ing and identifying the former.
Acting on this conviction, lost nc
time in procuring warrant for Gray.
, sons apprehension, in whose possession
most of the purloined notes were found
5 and, within brief space, he was il
Archies cell, and the latter was at Ma
I rian s side, consoiing her for the hours
of bitter suffering she had passed on his
: account.
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Rnles for Spelling.


| The following rules should be careful.
| edge of them will prevent that hesitation
about the spelling Of common words
which is frequently experienced even
by the we'll educated:
Rule I.-All monosyllables ending in
|, with single vowel before it, have
double at the close; as mill, sell.
Rule II.-All 1nonosyllables ending
| in with a double vowel before it, have
one only at the close as wall, sail.
| Rule II.-Monosyllables ending in !,
when compounded, retain but one
each f; as fulfil, skilful.
Rule IV.-All words of more than one
syllable ending in ], have one only in
the close, as faithful, delightful; except
recall, befall, unwell, &c.
Rule V.-All derivatives from words
ending in |, have one ! only; as equali-
ty from equal; except they end in er, OF
"; as mill, miller; full, fully.
Rule VI.-All participies in ing from
verbs ending in e, lose the final; as
have, having amuse, amusing /; except
they come from verbs ending in double
e, and then they retain both; as see,
seeing; agree, agreeing.
Rule VII.-Adverbs in ly, and nouns
in ment, retain the e final of the primi-
tives; as brave, bravely; refine, refine
ment; except judgment, acknowledg-
ment.
Rule VIII.-All derivatives from
words ending in er retain the before
the r, as refer, reference; except him
dranee from hinder; remembrance from
remember; disastrous from disaster
monstrous from monster; wondrous
from wonder; cumbrous from cumber
&c.
Rule IX.-All compound words, il
both end not in |, retain their primitive
parts entire; as millstones, chargeable,
graceless; except always, also, deplora'
Bile, although, almost, admirable, &c.
Rule "A II monosyllables ending in
a consonant, with single vowel before
it, double that consonant in derivatives
as sin, sinner; ship, shipping; big, big
ger; glad, gladder, &c.
Rule XI.-Monosyllables ending in 6
consonant with double vowel before it
do not double the consonant in deriva-
tives as sleep, sleeping troop, trooper
Rule XII.-All words of more thar
one syllable ending in single copso-
nant, preceded by single vowel, ant
accented on the last syllable, double tha
consonant in derivatives; as commit
committee; compel, compelled; appal
appalling; distil, distiller.
Rule XIII.-Nouns of one syllabl
ending in Y, change y into les in tn
plural; and verbs ending in y, preceded
by a consonant, change y into les in tn
third person singular of the presen
tense, and les in the past tense and pas
participle; as fly, flies; apply, he ap
plies: I replied, or have replied, or b
replied. If the y be preceded by vow
ell this rule is not applicable; as key
keys; l play, he plays; we have en-
joyed ourselves.
Rule XIV.-Compound words who's
primitives end in Y, change y into i; a
beauty, beautiful; lovely, loveliness.-
Journal Of Education.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

Philadelphia had circus wedding
last week-a ring within ring. The
performance opened with pad act"
by the bridegroom, who is, so to speak,
and equestrian artist, and when it was
over the clown presented him with a
handsome silver urn. The bride then
came forward with her "trick horse"
and delighted the audience, receiving
in her turn apyramid of flowers. Then
came performance of cinderella" !"
and music by the orchestra, and then
they were married in full dress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

THE DAUGHTER AT HoME.-Do not
think that because there comes to you
no great opportunity of performing a
wonderful work, you will let the thou
sand little ones pass you unimproved.-
1t is no small thing to be the Joy of the
domestic circle, the one whose soft touch
and whose gentle, fitly spoken words
avert disturbance and disagreement,
conciliate the offended, and make alien
natures understand each other. 1t is nc
small thing to possess the happy tact
which makes people pleased with them
selves, and which insensibly urges
people to appear at their best. The
young woman who is gifted with this
pathy, and this beautiful unselfishness
| may not have a fair face, nor a trim
| figure, but she will be endowed with {
dignity more winning than either.-Mrs
NJ E. iSdngster.
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BLISS'S LAST HYMN.

The last Verses Uriuep by the EUongeltst ,ro PEA
is1ted at the Ashfdbula Bridget
Iknow not what awaits me,
God kindly wells my eyes,
And DER each step on my onward way
He makes new scenes arise;
And every Joy He sends me comes
A sweet and glad surprise.
CHoRus-Where He may lead I'll follow,
My trust in Him repose,
And ever hour in perfect peace
I'll sing, HE knows. He knows.
One step I see before me;
IT'S all I need to see;
The light Of heaven more brightly shines
When earth's illusions fee,
And sweetly through the silence came
His loving Follow Me-"
o blissful lack of wisdom,
'Tis blessed not to know;
He holds me with His own right hand,
And will not let me 60,
And lulls my troubled soul to rest
In Him who loves me 50.
So on 60, not knowing,
would not II might;
I'd rather walk in the dark with God
Than 60 alone In the light;
I'd rather walk by faith with Him
Than go alone by sight.
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ny reappeared and Florian was smoking
cigar in the dining-room with his
brother in-law.
"Oh, he's splendidW confessed Fan.
ny, laughing and coloring.
And the upshot of it was, that Florian
Field married the little heiress after all.
But it was for love alone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

NOTES ON DULL TIMES.-To cure dull
times-apply an advertisement to the
afflicted part.
A signboard can't tell everything. 1t
takes an advertisement to do that.
All who advertise do not get rich, but
precious few get rich without it.
The world is full of advertising, yet
every one wants to see what is new.
The worlds memory is short. twill
forget if we do not jog it frequently.
Early to bed and early to rise, will be
in vain if you don't advertise. The
world is sure to find an honest man
but it will find him great deal quick
er if he advertises.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

WASHING VEGETARLEs.-Vige
should never be washed until immedi.
ately before being prepared for the table.
Lettuce is made almost worthless in
flavor by dipping in water some hours
before being served. Potatoes suffer
even more than other vegetables through
the washing process. They should not
be put in water till just ready for boil
| ing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

SOCIETY DEMoRALIzED.-Wh When
Judge Abbott, Democratic member of
Congress from Massachusetts,, was in
Charleston, S. c., a few weeks ago, he
asked the old darkey at work in his room
what made him so slow about building
the fire. The aged African replied =
"Fact is, Judge, dar is no coal down
stairs. Use been up an down de alley
and stole all de wood / could find, and,
in de present demoralized condition OF
society, I can't do no better.
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20 f T r. Y


The following pathetic lines were
written by lady whose heart has been
sorely tried by affliction and is strug
Cling to be resigned, and sent to friend
at whose request we publish them
They express sentiments which persons
similarly afflicted can appreciate.
For the SPECTATOR
UNRESIGNED.
BY K. IRENE.
Black as night the sky above me;
Cold, and dark, and wild the storms
Which encompassed my life's morning,
Clasping me with iron arms.
Never have the clouds been rifted
Long enough, for one bright ray
To gleam through on my my 'reft spirit
Light upon my sunless day.
Death. the spoiler, took my darlings,
Tore them one by one away;
Laughed to scorn my scathing sorrow,
'-sssesr Ere he grimly seized his prey.
Bore them from my sight forever;
stars they were, that lit my home;
Blest my life with their dear shining,
Love, eternal-Love supreme!
And you tell me must bear it,
Bow beneath the Christening rod
With a meek, submissive spirit,
Give them back to Heaven and God.
Can do so? Saviour help me-
Help the stricken one to be
Not trebellious-humbly patient
Take my cross and follow Thee!
Will my dear friend ask our Jesus,
So to teach the wayward one,
That she say in all submission,
"Father, let Thy will be done?"
January 24th, 1877.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

An old black woman, reciting her
"speerunce," said she had been to hea-
ven. "Did you see any of de colored
ladies dar?n asked q younger sister.
"Oh, you git out 'spose I went in de
kitchen when was dar?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

One of the sable orators of old Virgin-
10 made good point when he said, "De
oyster got mo- sense dan some folks,
cause he know when to keep his mouf
shet."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

Spurgeon, in late sermon, told the
wives and mothers not to run after pub
lie interests to the neglect of domestic
duties: "Let the buttons be on the
shirts, let the children's socks be mend-
ed, let the roast be done to turn, let
the house be as neat as new pin, and
the home as happy as home can be-"
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$tauntoll Spectator.
RATES OF ADyu1IsIHa.

ADyERTISxMEN1s will be inserted at the rate
ofSl0O per square OF eight nnes or less, for the
nrst insertion. and so cents for each gubsequent
insertion.
~ A liberal discount win be made on advGe.
~ SPECIAL NOTICES viii be inserted At don.
BILE the advertising rates.
~ Obituaries, ,AnnouncementaofC Of CAndidatsg
for Office and all communicattongof q personsl
or private character, will be charged for a. ad-
vertisements, --~ > ~
-s'Staunton Spectator Stsuntsn, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

A wag suggests that a suitable opening
for many choirs would be: 30 Lord,
have mercy on us miserable singers"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

Young women are advised to set good
examples, because young men are always
following them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

When should you apply a sovereign
remedy to your tooth? When it is a.
king.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

Why was the first of September like
the trangression of Adam? because it
was the beginning of the fall
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

Walt Whitman is one of the latest de-
tenders of Thomas Paine. In a speech
at meeting recently held in Philade!-
phia to celebrate the one hundred and
fortieth anniversary of Paine's birthday,
he stated that he had enjoyed the &C
quaintance of an intimate friend OF
Paine's who was with him in the close OF
his life. Mr.. Whitman, upon the authori-
ty of this informant, denied the story of
Paine's intemperate habits. "Like
most old-fashioned people, he drank a
glass or two every day, but was no tippler
nor intemperate, let alone being drunk
ard 1 am sure of it. Of the foul and
foolish fictions yet told about the circun-
stances of his decease, the absolute fact
is that as he lived good life, after its
kind; he died calmly and philosophical
ly. as became him. .U-BaLtinaore Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13
CHEWING AND SMOKING ToBACCos,

In addition to the above, keep large STOCK
of all grades of Smoking Tobaccos, from 5Oc.
per pound to 50. 90 per pound. and 10000 Cigars
OF my own manufacture, from SlS to $50 per
thousand.
Don't forget the place. When you come to
town give me call, and you will see that can
supply you with anything pertaining to the To
bacco trade at the very lowest prices.
Respectfully,
r,ar2o-, CHAS. E. HAINES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

GROCERIES AND PRODUCE.
JOHN w. TODD,
CIR OC E r.
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
STAUNTON, VA.
Constantly on hand, a full stock of
LEATHER,
TOBACCO,
CANNED GOODS,
&C., &C.
k% want to buy and will pay the "a
Highest Market Prices
for deliverable in Staunton or on Railroad,
1000 BARRELS FLOUR,
1000 BUSHELS PRIME WHEAT.
500 BUSHELS CORN,
1000 BUSHELS OATS,
200 BUSHELS CLOVER SEED
Baled Hay and
Mi11-Offa1
FOR SALE
Low fO1. Cash.
A9- All Goods Delivered Free. ga
JOHN W. TODD.
jan2-1y &c n. Augusta Street.
M The Best Place fO1. 1.~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

A tale of misery-The cocktail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13
SEWING MACHINES.
csEwING MACHINE AGENCY!
New eCTeeIs
DR.. ARTHUR'S BUILDING,
Two Doors North of Main,
0T INTO AZ VI

TWO Doors NOrLh OF MHIH,
STA UNTON, VA.
We would call the attention of the public te
the fact that we have opened an office at the
above place, and are prepared to furnish any
Sewing Machine desired, and all fixtures, nee
dies, &C., at reduced rates.
Particular attention will be given to repairing
machines, and old machines will be taken tI
exchange.
Persons wishing to buy will do well to call or
us before purchasing.
CARTER & FAGAN,
septl9-6m Agents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13
LUMBER BUSINESS.

=" i. .LUSHBAUGH d BRO,
I'll. Manufacturers OF
Sass,es, Doors md IsiImUns1;
BRACKETS, M0ULD1NGS. FLOOAlNd'
&c., &C., &C..
Near Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Depots
STAUNTON, VA.
dec Sly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

Dead beats-extinct drummers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

n. M MATHEWS ALEX. f. MATHEWS.
lyl ATTOR RyEYS-AT-LAW
LEWIsBURG. WEST VA
practice regularly in the Courts Of Greenbrier,
Va, the Court of Appeals, and the Federal
Courts for the District of W. Va.
REParticular attention paid to Collections
nd to special cases anywhere in their State.
may lily
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13
NOTTCE, HAVE OPENED A

III N = = II O p.
IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBROOK,
and am now prepared to have done, in the best
styIe and as cheap as possible,
ROOFING, sPOUTING, MENDING,
and manufacturing WARE of all kinds. Sat
isfaction guaranteed. Mr. ]. FRANK ARGEN-
BRIGHT will run the shop. Give us call.
WORK done in this and adjoining counties.
nov7neIn S. n. GILES, Agent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

A M. HENKLE, nj. D.,
"A. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
STAUNTON, VA,
Respectfully tenders his professional services to
the public, and may be consulted at his Office at
al hours
N5special attention given to Surgery.
OFFICE-In his new building on Frederick
st., between Augusta and Water streets.
fab 4-1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13
TOBACCO AND CIGARS.

READ THIS.
For sale at the old Tobacco stand, corner
Main and Augusta Streets, formerly occupied
by Armentrout. a large and carefully selected
Stock of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

How TO FATTEN STocK.-An old farm
er thus relates his experience In fatten-
ing beef and feeding cows for milk. My
practice in fattening beef and Swine, as
well as feeding cows for milk has been
to pour boiling water on as much meal
as would not make the animals bowels
move too freely at night, and in the morn
ing when the mash is cool give it to the
cow or pigs. In covering the meal with
boiling water in this way the starch of
the meal is dissolved, and the latent nu-
tritive properties extracted, and the ami
NAL receives the entire nutriment of the
grain. I have for two years past fatten-
ed two ordinary sized cows, feeding on
meal and hay, and only three hundred
pounds each of the former, and each
yielded upward of forty pounds of rough
tallow. Salt was given once week and
occasionally tablespoonful of wood
ashes. In my experience one hundred
pounds scalded and fed as above is equal
to two hundred pounds fed dry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13
A Boy Saved.

/ A New York merchant who Is a Sun
day school teacher was called upon TO
speech out in the West. He said:
I'll tell you little story of begga
boy. I started out one fine SUNDAY
morning to get up some recruits for ny
class. At the corner Of the street me
a barefooted boy without hat or coat
His hair was fiery red, and looked as j
it had never been combed. asked tn,
boy if he could come to school,
No, SIR was the sharp reply.
You ought to 60 to Sunday school,
said kindly.
What for? he asked.
we teach boys to be good I replied
But I don't want to be good, he said
why not want to be good p I asked
earnestly.
Because I'm hungry was the reply
1T is now nine O'clock said, look.
ing at my watch; 'havn't you had any
breakfast yet?'
NO, SIR
Where do you live"
'up, the alley there with auntie. She's
will you eat some gingerbread and
crackers if I go to the bakery and buy
some?'
Yes, sir, that will, and be glad to get
'em.n
I bought lot and set them before
him. He ate them in way that show
ed how keenly hungry he was. asked
him If he would like some more
"A little more, sir, said the boy.
I got fresh supply and set them be-
eating. Then said, my boy, will you
go with me to school now p
You have been so kind to me, sir,
said he, 'I'll go anywhere with you
Please wait till take what's left around
to aunty, and then I'll 90 with you.'
He returned to the sidewalk where 1
was waiting, and went with me to
school, He had never been to school
before. He thought of school as the
place where boys had to hold out their
hands to be slapped with the ruler, and
have their hair pulled and their ears
pinched. But when he found himself
in the hands of a pleasant-looking
tyoung lady, who was kind, and said
| nothing about his shabby clothes, he
was greatly surprised.
He became a regular attendant. He
told all the boys of his acquaintance
about the school, and persuaded many
of them to attend.
About two years after this, lot OF
boys were sent out West and distributed
among the farmers. My red-haired boy
was sent among them. I used to hear
of him awhile, that he was getting on
and doing very well.
have lost sight of him for years now,
but have no doubt he is doing we'll
wherever he is. Then the gentleman
concluded with few earnest remarks,
and sat down.
| In moment tall good looking gen.
tleman, with red hair, stood up in the
meeting and said
Ladies' and gentlemen, am the red.
haired beggSr boy of New York, who
ate the gentleman's gingerbread. have
lived in the West for years, and have
been prospered. I am now a rich man
own five hundred acres of as good
land as the sun shines on. My horses
and carriage are at the door, and when
| the meeting is over, shall he happy to
take my old friend to my home, where
he Will be welcome to stay as long as he
| pleases. I am member of the church
and the superintendent of Sunday
school, and owe all that have in this
world, and all that I hope for in the
next, to what was taught me in the Sab
bath school !'-THe Little SoUer.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-05-27
EcI,nrt ,ro.IlnH.

Governor Bradley and Prof: Stewart
start out on their voyage Of discovery
to-day. The Governor returned from q
business trip up about Dcetl,. yesterday,
and thu weather giving promise Of n
final settlement, they have determined
upon launching their barque. The ca
r"cious conveyance, SELECTED more on
account of its carry inc qualities than
for fashionable style, is already crammcd
with creature comforts, cooking utensils.
md scientific in .truments--fOr extract
ing corks. The motive power supplied,
is Il pair Of stnid quatlrupcds of the
species now noted in Government circles
for great length aud breadth Of cheek.
Tho expedition will move from hero
direct upon Tuscarora, thence 10 Rock
Creek district some thirty miles to the
SOUTHWEST. From that point it will
push north, depopulating tho trout
streams iii its'path. and rowing through
tho camps Mt Cornucopin. Bull Run.
Cope, Hicks aud Island Mountain, it is
expected to bear down upon Elko under
full sail; the lockens by that time being
about bare. After revictualiug, the
voyagers will push on toward tho tropic
OF cau-sir.