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RULES FOR THE CARE OF SHEEP
Keep sheep dry under foot with clean
litter. This is more necessary than
roofing them. Never let them stand in
mud or snow.
liza eve loses her lamb, milk her daily
for u few days, and mix a little alum
with her salt.
Never brighten sheep, if possible to
avoid it.
Separate all weak, thin or sick sheen
IN the fall from those that al e strong and
give them special care.
Ii any sheep is hurt, cat ch it at once
and wash the wound with healing To-
ton. fla limb is broken, bind it with
spiinters tightly, loosenrlg as the limb
swells.
Ii a sheep is lame, exa mine its foot,
clean out between the hoofs if unsound,
apply tobacco with blue vitroil boiled in
little water.
Shear at once any sheep commencing
to shed its wool, unless the weather is
too severe.
Keep none but the best and see that
they are properly attended to.
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SUNSHINE Mrn1c,Nr c,.,.,

SUNSHINE AS A MEDIcINE.-Slee
people-and there are many in America
should court the sun. The very worst
soporific is laudanum, the very best is
sunshine. Therefore it is very plain
that poor sleepers should pass as many
hours of the daysas possible in the sun
shine, and few as possible in the shade.
Many women are martyrs, and do not
know it. They shut the sunshine out
OF their houses and their hearts; they
wear wells, they carry parasols they do
all that is possible to keep off the subtlest
and yet the most potent influence which
is intended to give them strength and
beauty and cheerfulness. Is it not time
to change all this, and so get roses and
color in our pale cheeks, strength in our
weak souls? The women of America
are pale and delicate. They may be
blooming and strong, and the sunlight
will be potent influence in this trans
formation.
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CIvILITY AND CEREMoNY.-Nothi
is more honorable and pleasant than
civility, and nothing more ridiculous
and burdensome than ceremony. Civil
ity teaches US to behave with propor-
tionate respect to every one, according
as their rank requires and their merif
demands. In other words, civility is
the science Of men of the world. A
person of good address, who conducts
herself with due circumspection, con
ciliates the love and esteem of society.
because every one finds herself at ease
in her company; but ceremonious
woman is the plague of her acquain-
lance. Such one requires too much
attention to be pleasant associate; s
too seldom satisfied with what is paid
her, and every moment feels her pride
hurt by the want of some frivolous ETH
quette. You cannet be too formal to
her, nor can she dispense with her for
malities to others. In short, ceremony
was invented by pride, to harass US with
puerile solicitudes, which we should
blush to be conversant with.
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TEACHINGS OF THE KoRAN.-These
are precepts of the Koran: Eight in
defence of Gods true religion, as it be
hooveth you to fight for it. Be not neg
hgent in seeking out the unbe.ieyers.
and wnen the months herein We are
not permitted to assail them shall be
passed then kill the unb elievers wher-
ever ye shall find them. o true believ-
ers contract not, friendships with any
besides yourselves! Tb ey will corrupt
you. 0 true believers, take not the
Jews or W ristians for your friends =
'They are friends one to the other; but
Whosoever among you taketh them for
ms frle nds he is one of them" This
admoylition to resolute and absolute en-
NIFTY towards all persons of another
la1sh, the requirement of religious in
To- .erance as a moral rule and positive
law, is to be found in every part, on al
most every page of the Moslem scrip
ture, and the inculcation to kill and root
out the unbelievers is correlative and
consequence Of the instruction.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Staunton, Va, April 23rd. is, 2
A the request of Messrs Hugh W. ;,effey
"A and James Bumgardner Jr, Trus tees in
in a deed of trust executed by Robert j. !, JIendy
aud wife to them, bearing date the Goth day of
November. 1875, and recorded in the E.unty
Clerks offices OF Augusta, Highland, an d Bath
counties, Virginia, and Of Greenbrier ounty,
ton, to audit the debts against said Glen dy. Sc
cured in said deed; and notice is hereby given
unless they appear before me, at nv OF fic,, IN
Staunton, on or before the
2Hh dag Of July, 1877,
and prove their debts, they will he de,or roa
from all participation in the trust fund -,nd tha
said fund will be distributed without refa.a y 90
mayS-4t Comr in Ch'y Cir. Ct. Augnsta r.,
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1t is better to sow good heart with
kindness than a field with corn, for the
hearts harvest is perpetual.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

Life is too short to nurse ones mis-
cry. Hurry across the lowlands, and
you may linger on the mountain TON
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4 T0CK SALES.

CHORT HOR n CATTLE.-Two fine Bull
- Calves, mon tbs old, or Cows and Heif-
ers also Berkshire Pigs, for sale at low prices.
A. M. BOWMAN,
mar eff Waynesboro'i Va.
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The vices of the rich and great are
mlstak n for errors, and those of the
poor and lowly for crimes.
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RAILROADS.

Trains leaving Staunton at $40 A. NJ. and 40
2. NJ, run daily Except Sunday stopping at all
regular stations.
Trains leaving Staunton at ass A. NJ. and r. 10
A. NJ, run daily, stopping at all regular stations
between Huntington and Allegheny, and at
Covington, Millboro', Goshen, Waynesboro',
Alton, Greenwood, Mediums River, Ivy Char
lottesville, Gordonsville, Junction and Rich
mond.
Sleeping cars run on 255 A. M and 1910 A, M.
trains between Richmond and Covington
&1-Fer further Information, rates, &C., apply
to j. II. WOODWARD, Agent Staunton, Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD
". NJ. S. DUNN, G. P. and T. Agent.
Engineer and Supt. mayI
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C1Ae COZ a day sure made by
- III pAO Agents selling our Chro-
ward Motto. Scripture Text, Transparent, Pic
ture and Chrome Cards. 100 samples, worth 81,
sent postpaid for 75c. Illustrated Catalogue
lished 1880. may15-6m
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NARR JAGE MAKING
CAt the solicitation Of many @ENm4A
Of my forI ner patrons, | hayeetfSsSaTsE
stand, wher Ell will carry on the CARRIAGE MA
yING Busn. ss in all its various branches, and
am deterrn inal that my work shall not be
surpassed in fnish, style. durability or price,
Special ate, yt1aa given TO repairs.
aug4-n JOHN NJ. HARDY
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G the l stssK in a tS3

A CARD.LadHies Who do their o SRa
dress making at home. Something entirely
American Plating Machine
indispensable to the present style of dress-ma-
king. This machine makes plating from
quarter of an inch to any desirable width. One
yard of perfect PLATING can be made and
pressed in five minutes. Price, $780, Full d.
rections for doing all kinds of plating with ev
cry machine, and making sizing water.
Our Bar Piaiters are the only plaiters that will
do work fast and satisfactory, and the variety
of work every Dressmaker wants.
Mrs. 3. f. STIFF, Agent,
over Olivier's Book Store, corner of Main and
de5 New streets, StauntOn, Va.
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PRESERVING EGGs.-One of the best
methods of preserving eggs for culinary
use is to cover them with lime water.
The lime water is prepared by Stacking
some lime in vessel, and after it is set
tied pouring off the clear liqui this is
kept to pour over tn eeggs to be preserv-
ed. The eggs should be packed in lay
ers, with the large end down, and kept
constantly covered with the liquid. OF
course cool cellar or other place must
be used for storing, or preservation is
impossible. Another excellent method
of packing is to use dry salt instead of a
liquid. 1t is more convenient, and sopae
persons assert that it is equally effective.
The box or jar should be put in cool
cellar, the eggs set large end down, and
the saltsprinkled in among each LAYER
as it is put in.
Be careful not to have the eggs touch.
but leave space of q quarter of an inch
or more between, to be filled iFl with
salt. Eggs packed in this manner will
usually keep sound for six months or
more.
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GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,

Good nature, like the bee, collects
honey from every herb.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

+ HOG CHoLERA.-A Michigan farmer
says: II have never known of an in
stance of cholera among hogs that had
clean quarters and were fed regularly,
kept warm and dry, although fed exclu-
sively on corn, and if they had pure
drink. do not attribute the disease to
any cause alone, but combination of
them: To put hog in cold, wet,
muddy place, expose it to hot days and
chilly nights, allow it to pick its food
from the dirt, and drink from some fl
thy pond or hole, is enough to make a
hog sick, and to invite every-known d.
sease flesh is heir to-" This is true and
farmers everywhere will study their in
terests by keeping their swine in clean
warm pens
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

CLUMSY LEGISLATION has left Ten
nessee without any law against horse
stealing, larceny from the person. house
or bridge burning, or housebreaking
with intent to commit robbery. The
old laws against these crimes were so Sc
we're that the last Legislature repealed
them, but forgot to restore the old law OF
enact new one. Hence the prese ut
awkward condition of things in TIE nnes.
see
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EURNITURE! FURNxTURE;I
CARRIAGE MAKING.

r H. WATERS & son,
" Manufacturers of
CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES 1aiIa1 e
M AR VIRC INA HOTEL, STAUNToN VIRGINIA
K eep constantly on hand Car
RAG, vs. and Blggfes of every de- t6EZzsSh
scrip ton. By close attentiont z9ffsX
to bu siness and fair dealing, &sGNSN
vhey q Varantee entire satisfaction.
Ha-S riot attention paid to REPAIRING.
Give danI q call before purchasing. apr %
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n COTTON grateful to his

for their support to him last Summer in the
Cemetery, in offering his services again this
year, begs to assure all that in the future, in
the past, it will be his study to try to please
them. Orders left at his residence, opposite the
Pump-house, or at Messrs. Harper & Co.'S store,
will receive prompt attention. APPS
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-PERRY'S.

All his Goods are of the prevailing fashion and
afford comfort, satisfaction and pIea yI re- as
well to the wearer as the observer.
PERRY.
mayl5 Main Street, next to Grange Hall.
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DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
IGALICOES down to 8, Z, and cents,
~ at LOEB BROS.
IT DEB BROS. sell beautiful TWO
IL BUTTON KID GLOVES at go G.
pLEACHED COTTON as low as
~ cents per yard. An excellent
quality at s, 9 and 10 cts, at
LOEB BROS.
II AUREL D. BROWN COTTON
IL 81 cts, at LOEB BROS.
EOR 20 cts. you can buy GOOD
~ PARASOL, at LOEB BROS.
\ n immense stock of FANS in Pa
"a per, Linen, and Silk, from cts.
up, at LOEB BROS.
THOSE Celebrated PHIDADEL-
y PHIA MADE SHOES, fer Ladies.
Misses and Children, have also been re-
duced. Every pair warranted. TRY a
pair, at LOEB BROS.
GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL COR
~ SETS, for so c., Is C. and $1.O0, at
LOEB BROS.
\ LII kinds of TRUNKS, and names
"A marked on free of charge, at
LOEB BROS.
TX CENTS will buy one ounce of
LIZ ZEPHYRS, any color, at
LOEB BROS.
r DEB BROS. ask their friends to
IL give them call before purchasing
elsewhere-they will not be undersold
by any House.
TX CENTS will buy beautiful
- WHITE BED SPREAD, at
LOEB BROS.
II DEB BROS. sell you a doz. NECK
- RUFFS for Is cts, and a SILK
SCARF for Is cts.
OK CENTS will buy you 8 pairs of
AZ GOOD WHITE HOSE, at
LOEB BROS.
BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS
- and BLACK ALPACAS, at
LOEB BROS.
CARPETS, MATTINGS, OIL
~ CLOTH and WINDOW SHADES
OF every description. lower than ever, at
LOEB BROS.
DEB BROS. just received hand
- some line of MOTTOS and PIC
TURE FRANCISCO
Q BALLS OF KNITTING COT
- TON for so cts, at
LOEB BROS.
\ COMPLETE LINE OF LIN
"A EMS and WHITE GOODS
at LOEB BROS.
HAMBURG EDGINGS AND IN
IL SETTINGS at sacrifice, at
LOEB BROS.
\ LII KINDS MUSICAL INSTRU-
a. MENTS and STRINGS, at
LOEB BROS.
DEB BROS. MAKE MERCHANT
IL TAILORING speciality.
\ LII KINDS OF FANCY ARTI-
"a Giles, JEWELRY & NOTIONS,
apr4 at LOEB BROS.
HGT PEGFIVEnI
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DIOR OPERA and NEW SHADES OF KID
~ GLOVES, every pair warranted go to
mays w, II, WELLER'S.
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PAINTS.

Close connection at Harper's Ferry for a Il
points East and West.
mayl5 S. NJ. WOODWARD, JR., sup't.
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NOR HAMBURGH EDGINGS and INSERT
~ INGS, Linen Collars, Cuffs, Bibs. Ties
Handkerchiefs, and novelties of ali kinds. go tC
mays w. H. WELLER'S.
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Drawing Positively June goth, 1877

6g12 Cash Gifts, amounting to.......... $4,000
II Tickets 500; 1873 Tickets, $500; 56A Tickets,
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Liz AA1CAoo dOPCO tAdt Ac O6 SDa r.
ed, he knew that his hour had COME
de could not have faced death more
calmly and triumphantly on the battle
field than he did in his chamber, when
worn down by long protracted sickness
Patient under bodily suffering, as he had
been accomplishing through the long
years of privation and toll through
which he had passed, he calmly and
peacefully breathed his life away, only
anxious for those dear to him, who, with
agonized hearts, pressed around the
dying form of him whom they SO dearly
loved.
And now, my friends, my task is near
ly done, how imperfectly and hurriedly,
no one knows better than myself Your
a eulogy upon the life and character of
John G. Breckenridge. I have thought
it best to content myself with a simple
recital of the great events with which
his short life was crowded. This plain
recital constitutes the most impressive
eulogy which could be pronounced
however much it might be clothed in
gorgeous language.
ed, we are in doubt as to whether his
SiCdtuCcS vi CudfaCteT Is IIlOTe ulSplay6u
in that decade in which he was so con-
spicuous among his fellow men as a
statesman. At an age when ordinary
men are but making preparations for
public service, he advanced, within the
space of seven short years, to an exalted
station in the government, second only
in Importance and high honor to any
within the gift of free people. To
whatever station he was called, he was
found equal to the demands which it
made upon him. His political principles,
in which he believed with the full
strength of his honest, manly, nature,
were derived from the teachings of his
ancestors, who were amongst the found
ers of the great fabric of constitutional
liberty, and these he was ready to de-
fend against all corners either in debate
Or with his sword. Frank, fearless, and
honest in public as in private life, his
conduct was directed and governed by
The highest code of morals and of honor
which prevailed
In that elder time, when truth and worth
We're still revered and cherished here on earth"
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
HOBOKEN'S MISSING FUNDS.

An excited meeting OF tho Hobokcn Common Council
was held last night. large audience present. as
II known that the question Of tho deficiency OF tho
City Treasurer OF $4,000 would up Mr.
Pcfrcrc, the former President OF tho Board, having
gore into the slate business In Pennsylvania, there
nobody TO takc tn presidency Of tho body Mr.
Crcsscy appointed temporary president Tor tho
session. A petition was then read from Mr.. Kamcnas
bondsmcn which sct forth the trust they still roposcd
that gentleman, offering, necessary, to increase the
surctcs and claiming That the ciys funds protected
would be safer In kamcna's hands tnan deposited IN
the CITY Trcasurer's in any bank Tho petition
was laid OH the table. A communication was received
from Mr.. Shippcn president OF the Hobokcn Land I'm
provccnt Company stating that, ms ono OF tho bonds.
men and liable Tor iory per cent OF any deficiencies
that might occur hc would take the position o tcas
tor hall the present salary and bank the funds
the Council directed. Tho present salary OF tho Office
Is S., 600
KAMRNA's BoxDs REJEcrEp.
The Clerk OF the Board tnen road report from tho
committee appointed to investigate the bonds OF Mr..
John kamcna, City Treasurer. IL reported adversely
Ihcn. Considerable discussion took place
ing this matter, In which Counsellor sullivan stated
that 1t a fact OF public notorcty that Mr. kamcna
a public dcfautcr 10 the extent OF $aI, 900
II was finally agreed that Mr. Cannon, the
Corporation Attorney, DO instructed to ascertain tho
SchmidI AIR. Ramona was given perm isson to add 10
the number OF MS ondsmen
The Clerk then instructed to draw checks tho
contingent fund TO pay the school. police and city
officials. A majority and minority report as TO the
alleged corruption OF Alderman Ellis was then re.
ccivcd ana accepted, and after ncatcd discussion tho
session terminated leaving mattcfs much where they
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
LIFE INSURANCE NOTES.

AMERICAN POPULAR BooKKgRPISG-PULLING
AND HAULING THE CONTINENTAL FUND
Nr T. T. Laurence, receiver OF the American Popu-
lar Lille Insurance Company. is making some cxpora-
tions in lie books which foreshadow remarkable
developments Thcrc many suspicious entries, In
cuding purchases OF bank stoc4s subscriptions capt
ta stock and dealings conditional certincn,cs" that
present an awkward appearance to the receivers mind
II Is believed that the Company was in prccarious
condition four years ago, and that misrepresentation
have been made on the books since. In several
years large balances were shown the lst OF Janu-
airy, which had never existed during the months pre-
vioua This VAS for the purpose oil making up strong
statements to tho department Receiver Laurence
proposes 10 Investigate all these transactions and 1t Is
possible that something unexpected nay be revealed
Thcro Is considerable squabbng over tho contncn.
tai fund just now and great anxiety he part Of
some during the tino tho fund is IN transition be-
tween M.. William X. Grace and Mr. James =.
O'NciL since the company's failure the policy nold
crs have rcvclicd in sympathy and advice from law
tho way OF bills for rc,alncrs, conferences
and forth. Thcro Is dlinculty In the
claims, wn!cn arc regarded as oxorb,tant by the
receiver and Others Mr.. Morgan A. Dayton, referee,
to pass upon Mr. Grace's accounts, has all these
matters under examination and appraisal. Some OF
tho attorneys, US we'll as Mr. Grace himself lett the
question OF their compensation entirely TO the judg
mcnt oil tho Court. SIR. William Alien Butler was AL
lowed 81, 800 Tor his long referee. Tho
stcnograpncr's o,li in TINS reference amounted 10
about 81 900 Allowances for the services OF Receiver
Grace and his counsel Mossrs Coudcrt Brothers. have
yet been fixed Mcssrs. Scwel a. Pierce put
IN a bill but have Withdrawn II. Messrs.
Rcdncld & Hill bavc iurnishcd statement
OF services for winch they charge *l600O TINS runs
Il period OF several months aud covers muit.ia-
rous number OF rctancrs differences, inrcs and
ferrages. This charge ~ one OF those In dispute On
saturday last Mr. Raphael j. Moscs appeared before
Justice Wcstbrook, at Kingston, and asked for
dor directing Mr.. Grace pay to Mr. O'Neil all
tho fund excepting $50 600, winch was 10 bc specially
held by Court lor the settlement OF these CLAIMS
Justice Wcslpfook said that tho request appeared
him little unusual, but ho would tako It under ad-
viscmcnt tor couple OF weeks. Meanwhile II is OK
pecled that Mr. Dayton VIII report few days and
the necessity for such nm order BIO avoided.
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
NAVY YARDS.

DIRECTIONS or THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
TO coMMANDANrs-No POLITICAL ASSESS
MENIs OR THsrs-INsPECTIoN OF MATERIAL.
WAsHiSGrox, June 26, 1877.
The Secretary Of tho Navy has issued circular
directing commandans OF navy yards and stations to
conform strictly the requirements OF tho navy rcgu.
ations Of 1876 and hold all undcr thor
a strict accountability. Under these regulations labor.
crs shall be employed in the several navy yards by
proper officers in charge with reference 10 skill and
efficiency, aud without regard TO political or other CON.
sidorations
POLITICAL AssEssmEyrs-
No officer or cmpoyc in any OF the navy yards shall
require or request any workingman conirbuts or
pay any money for political purposes, nor shall any
worSineman DO discharged for political opinions.
fSec Revised Statutes, sections l, 544 and 54x)
BOARD INSPECTION.
A board OF inspection, consisting OF line ofic0p
and paymastcr IN tho navy, stall bo appointed BY
the ommandant OF each navy yard from the officers
In tho yard TO servo thrco months unless otherwise
necessary appoint third officer DO taken IRON tho
department whose material to bo inspected aud thoas
officers will carefully inspect euch ARTICLES
be submitted 10 them. and shall report 10 tho com.
mandant in writing whether In their judgmcn NJ tho
material Inspected Is Of good quality, OF lair market
price, according 10 consract, or furnished by con-
tract should any member of tho board make
the OF the report OF tho nspecton state hts obs
jcciions writing over his s,gnatnre and In OF
difference Of opinion between suid hoard OF inspection
and any paymastcr engaged in making purchases the
same shall bo reported by tho commandaut TO the
proper bureau for decision.
The New York herald., 1877-06-27

Minister for the Dominion OF Canada. waited upon tho
Lord Mayor and requested him 10 consent TO receive
subscriptions Tor the sufferers BY the ST. John Ore.
Tho deputation announced that $500 already
collected, and suggested that the distribution Of tho
fund should be entrusted 10 the Lieutenant Goyernor
OF New Brunswick. the Mayor o. ST. John and tho
PRESIDENT OF tho Board OF Trade. with power
eate with them any Other &c gcntlcmen 10 aid them Ia
their work.
The LORD Mayor asscntod with pleasure to receive
subscriptions at the Mansion House. and promised TO
make puolic appeal on behalf OF tho sufferers
ToGoSro. June 70. 1877.
special despatch from London, England says:-A
cabegram from the Mayor Of ST. John appears in the
papers stating the OF tho disaster Mr Amend
Agent General Tor Canada, has initiated movement
Tor tho relief Of the sufferers by the re Messrs Guy,
stewart Rose, the Barings, Gyms and other wealthy
aud influential merchants are arranging with the Lord
Mayor, at the Mansion House, Tor relief lund