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Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-20

Fred Douglass has been confirmed
Is L ;. Marshal u the Districe Of Co
iuml'is. IA. bar OF the District to tho
contrary, notwithstanding. We do
not admire the feeling which prompt
ed this opposition. II sny ex-slave
deserves 70 be honored and trusted
With office Fred Douglass does. He
did not wal, TO bs set free by the slow
process Of the law. More than thirty
years ago he ran away from his mas-
ter In MARYLAND. He has shownhimself
we'll worthy to be free. He Is one of
tho most distinguished men, OF any
race, In the United States. Now be
stands upon territory coded to the
Government by the State in which be
WAS born 10 bondage and looking
across the broad Potomac he can see,
with emotions Of NO ordinary charsc-
ter, the shores from whence he He'd, q
slave, to seek the free air Of tho hos
pitable North. Unless man Is to be
blamed for renouncing slavery and
daring To be free, not any man may
with manfuI fairness deny him the
right to such poor honors AS belong to
the Marshalship Of the District OF Co
lumbla.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-20

MARCUS DiocLETIAN BoRucK an
nounces himself candidate for the
United States Senate and We Judge
from the tone of his paper (which
comes to us reconstructed and much
improved), that he thinks that az
effective a way as any to further his
cause is to say disparaging things
about Sargent = wherein we think
Marcus is mistaken. Still, we may
not and do not deny that our anna
bic friend has quite as good right
to offer his services to his party and
the public, in the Senatorial way, rs
any other man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04

Ex-Gov. Hendricks, in letter to q
gentleman of Indianapolis, Indiana,
written from Paris on the 3rd instant,
says:
''This is not so great city as London,
but it is more beautiful than YOU can
conceive of. The objects of interest are
so numerous that it is great undertake
ing to visit them. think we will 90
to Germany next week, probably reach
ing the Rhine at Cologne. 1 am glad
that the railroad strike, (which was O
startling movement,) has subsidized, and
that the injury is no greater than it is.
l was greatly concerned about it for sew
eral days. l am sure that it must have
given Governor Williams great anx-
iety."
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They were twa bonnie lasses-
They biggit bower on you burn -brae,
An theekit it over VII rashes.
They theekit it over VII rashes green,
They happit it round VII heather;
But the pest cam frae the burrows-toun,
An slew them bath thegither.
They thought to lie in Methven Kerk.
Beside their gentle kin;
But they maum lie in Dronach haugh,
And beak torment the sun.
Bessie Bell and Mary Gray!
They were twa bonnie lasses-
They biggit tower on you burn-brae.
An theekit it over VII rashes.
This fragment falling into the hands
of Allan Ramsay, he adopted only the
first four lines and appended to them a
new song of his own, which instead of
the fate Of the "bonnie las
ses.n celebrated the witcheries of their
charms. He has been sharply censured
for thus changing the sentiment of the
subject, or, in other words, redeeming
it from the gloom which brooded over
it by pourtraying the fair demsels in
their happy days ere the Plague threw
it dark shadow over their lives but in
doing so honest Allan, we submit,
no breach of good taste. The story had
two phases, and he choose one ; he paint
ed the sunny side of the picture, and
did it we'll. He has also been ridiculed
for the incongruity of his classical allu-
sions but these are in accordance with
the style of seventeenth century poets,
and do not in our opinion detract one
whit from the merit of the song, which
we shall now quote-as it appeared in
the Teas Table Mssc elldny =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
FIRST DOSE
ON A BOSTON POLICE OFFICER.
BOSTON, Nov. Is, 1871.

H. R. STEVENS: ~
Dear Sir-In the spring of 1869 1 was stricken
down with fever, which had long and almost
hopeless run. The best medical advice being in
it left me terribly reduced and weak, with ex-
cruciating pains in my side, back and hips. 1
was completely prostrated with Kidney Com
plant, and no medicine seemed to reach my case.
In this condition was persuaded to try VEG
ETINE by a friend whom it cured of the same
disease, and it seemed as though l could feel the
and from that moment 1 began to mend, gradu-
ally growing better from day to day; and 1 fol-
lowed on with the VEGETINE, until 1t completely
restored me to health, since which time have
been able to perform my duties as police
officer, enjoying good health; and there is no
doubt about the great value of VEGETINE in
Kidney Complaint and similar diseases.
LAFr LAFATErrE iFORD 5si broadway.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04

DR.. Tut has been en-
gagged in the practice Of
medicinethirty years, and
for a long time was demon.
strator of anatomy in the
Medical College Of Geor-
gia, hence persons using
his Pills have the guaran-
tee that they are prepared
on scientific principles,
and are free from all
quackery.
He has succeeded in
combining in them the
heretofore antagonistic
qualities of a strengthens
ing, g,fmygative, anda Pny-
itying tonic.
Their first apparent eff
feet is to increase the ap-
petite by causing the food
to properly assimi1ate.
Thus the system is nour-
ished, and by their tonic
action on the digestive or
gans, regular and healthy
excavations are produced.
Therapidity with which
Persons take ON flesh,
while under the influence
of these pills, Of itself in
dicates their adaptability
to nourish the body, and
hence their efficacy in cur
ing nervous debility, mel
ancholy, dyspepsia, vast
ing of the muscles, slug
gishness of the liver,
chronic constipation, and
myth to the system. Sold
Iuiray Street, New York.
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POET r Y.
For the SPECTATOR.
1 WONDER IF HE'LL KNOW ME THERE!

For the SPECTATOR.
WONDER IF HE'LL KNOW ME THERE!
BY U. W..
wonder II he'll know me there,
For years have passed away,
Since God took him away from earth
Where still he lets me stay.
I know that time hath changed me much,
And that I've older grown,
That chilling winds and dread simooms
Alike have round me blown.
But has he not, from his bright home,
Where there's no grief nor tears,
Been looking down marking all
The changes of these years7
And tho Pm not so gay and bright
AS when he went away,
Is he not conscious of the deed
That clad my soul in gray?
And doth he not behold one spot
Within my faithful breast,
Which during these long weary years
In green hath not been dressed?
The sun and rain oft visit it,
And seeds the winds there SOW,
But not an humble spire of grass
On it doth ever grow.
But when my weary spirit shall
The songs of Heaven sing,
This cold, this dark, this sterile spot
VIII wear eternal spring.
The plants and flowers that have died
Will blossom there again
ask when will this season come,
And echo answers when
Tho other faithful friends have died
And have mourned for them,
Still, still, within my memory's crown,
He is the brightest gem;
And when they laid him in the tomb,
A dagger pierced my breast,
A murmur rose within 1t that
Could not be lulled to rest.
The wound thus made hath never healed,
But long since ceased to bleed,
E'en while the prop of fondest hopes
Is but q broken reed.
The strongest ties that bind us here
Are always first to break,
And friends we love and cherish most
The Lord is sure to take.
But by such dispensations
Am wiser, better made,
And then love the sunshine more
Because dwell in shade;
think of him and wonder oft
If he will know me there,
III should live until these locks
Are whito with time and care.
The pallid autumn Of my life
Is in the past think,
There cannot be another cup
Like this for me to drink;
But if there is another still
So full of gall and woe.
The dregs will be within it when
My head is lying low.
How could drink the last drausht when
A cup like this again,
When one of its dark purple drops
Would cost me years of pain.
Why should I always gather thorns
When there are many flowers;
Why should my heart be always sad
In this bright world of ours.
When friends grow cold and pleasures sun
Doth sink behind the hill,
His spirit whispers softly then,
Iknow thee, love thee still.
Iwonder if he'll know me there,
If stars my crown hath none,
If SO, he'll know that for the Lord
nothing here have done.
And if pang is felt in heaven
His spirit will repine,
To see all other crowns so bright,
And not one star in mine.
wonder If he'll know me there,
And come to welcome me,
If in Thy Vineyard Lord now
Begin to work for Thee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04
All Diseases Of the Blood

# VEGErNE will relieve pain, cleanse, purify
and cure such diseases, restoring the patient to
perfect health after trying different physicians
conclusive proof, if you are sufferer, you can
be cured? Why is this medicine performing
such great cures? 1t works in the blood, in the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER. The great source
Of disease originates in the blood; and no med
cne that does not act directly upon it, to purify
ana renovate, has any just claim upon public
attention. - -
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Sonq-pEssY BELL AND MARY GRAY.

SOEg-BESSY BELL AND MARY GRAY.
0 Bessy Bell and Mary Gray,
They are twa bonny lasses,
They bigg'd a bower on you burn-brae,
And theek'd it DER VII rashes.
Fair Bessy Bell loo'd yestreen,
And thought ne'er could alter;
But Mary Gray's twa pawky cen,
They gar my fancy falter.
Now Bessy's hairs like a lint-tap;
She smiles like May morning,
When Phoebus starts frae Thetis' lap,
The hills with rays adcrning;
White is her neck, saft is her hand,
Her waist and fset's fu' gently;
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$taMmtotl Spectator.
RATES OF ADvERTIsUa.

of 90 per square of eight lines or less. for the
first insertion, and so cents for each subsequent
insertion.
AarA liberal discount will be made on advar.
tisements published for 8, 8, or II months.
~ SPECIAL NOTICES will be inserted at dou.
BILE the advertising rates.
Obituaries sAnnouncementso Of Candidates
for office and all communications of personal
or private character, will be charged for as ad-
vertisements,
Address -'Staunton Spectator" !" Stanton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04

ANorHER MArEp1A11z1Nc FpAun
f ExposrnMFor some time a fam,iIv
named Rliss have heen condncting
Sniritnalist nerformances in Ph;ladeI.
mia. and their success at materia1izinc
was the wonder of those Who attended,
their entertainments. Rut thev have at
last been exposed through the efforts of
a reporter Of the PhiIadelnhia Times
and Mr. Dieseneer. n merchant of that
city. The Blisses were away at a Spirit
uaiist camn.mest;ng and the OWNER of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
HoLLlINs INSTITUTE
BOTETOU URT SPRINGS, VA.

The thirty fifth annual session will open ON
the 10th Of September. Pupils received
for a single session, or a term Of years, includ-
ing vacations.
This is the most extensively equipped school
for girls and young ladies in Virginia; it is, al
SO, of longest standing, having witnessed the
The buildingsar of brick, recently construct
ed, with extensive porticos and verandahs.-
many acres, with walks shade-trees and shrub
berry. The mineral waters oftheSe Springs have
fine effect in the development of health; hence,
with rare exceptions, pupils return to their
homes improved and invigorated in physical
The courses of study embrace the whole range
Of female culture, and the Institute has borne
the reputation for many years of the most ac-
curate and elevated instruction. Music, in all
and tuition 81 Single sy Charge Of $40 is made pay
able in three equal instalments, at intervals of
ninety days, the first being due on day Of en-
trance. Board" includes rOOm-rent, lodging,
fuel, washing, servants attendance, table-fare
and medical attendance. Tuition" covers in
struction in all M literary branches, including
Painting and Drawing only, are extra charges
made.
For further particulars, apply to the superln-
tendent, CHAS. L. COOKE,
aug21-4t BotetOurt Springs, Va.
THE ONE.HUNDRED-AND
i SESSION OF HAMPDEN-SIDNEY COL
LEGE will begin September 6, 1877, and
HAMPDEN-SIDNEY retains the curriculum
but permits students to pass from lower to a
higher class only upon thorough examination.
The ordinary cost to those who pay tuition is
from $275 to $500; but this may be considerably
reduced by joining well-conducted mess in
college. ee
Besides the examination hitherto required
Of candidates for admission to the several
classes all who desire to enter college must be
examined on Spelling, Geography, and English
Grammar. IL.
For catalogue or further particulars apply to
the President, Rev. ]. NJ. P. ATKINSON, d. D.,
or to L. L. HOLLADAY, Clerk of Faculty.
,fxy No ixy1TO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04

Why is a sawyer like lawyer? Be-
cause whichever way he goes, down
comes the dust,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04

CoNIMUNIsM.-The Alexandria Ga
zette says there is no doubt that the
communistic spirit is abroad in the land,
and we fear it has more strength than it
is credited with. We say communistic
because those who boldly repudiate their
just debts have no good reason for refus-
ing to appropriate to their own use the
property of others, and will not hesitate
to do so when the opportunity offers.
Repudiators in the country, the so.call-
ed workingmen's party in the cities,
and the negroes, will poll large vote,
but not large enough, this fall at least,
to defeat the conservative ticket. The
actuating spirit of the repudiator and
striker is the same, and if successful will
lead to imperialism, through an indefi-
mite period of anarchy, but before capi-
tai and labor commence active hostili-
ties labor will suffer in a vital point.
What salty there Is for the country, if
any, lies in the success of the democrat
ic party, which, though always the
friend of the poor and oppressed, was
never the enemy of thoes who had ac-
cumulated property by the sweat of their
faces
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04
Seventy-one Years Of Age.
EAST MARsnFIELp, Aug, %. 1870.

EAST MARsHFIELD, Aug. %, 1870.
MIR. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-I am seventy-one years Of age have
suffered many years with Kidney Complaint.
weakness in my back and stomach. was in
duced by friends to try your VEGETINE, and
think it the best medicine for weakness of the
Kidneys ever used. l have tried many rene
dies for this complaint and never found so much
relief as from the VEGETINE. 1t strengthens and
lnvlgorates the whole system. Many of my ac-
quaintances have taken it, and believe it to be
good for all the complaints for which it is re-
commended.
Yours truly, JOSIAH H. SHERMAN.
Would Give a Dollar for a Dose.
Boston, May 30, 1871.
Fl. r. STEVENS, ESQ.,.
Dear Sir-I have been badly afflicted with Kid
ney Complaint for ten years; have suffered
great pain in my back, hips and side, with great
difficulty in passing urine, which was often and
in very small quantities, frequently accompanied
with blood and excruciating pain. have faith
fully tried most of the popular remedies recon-
mended for my complaint; have been under the
treatment of some Of the most skilful physi-
clans in Boston, all of whom pronounced my case
1ncurable. This was my condition when / was
advised by a friend to try the VEGETINE, and I
could see the good effects from the first dose
took, and from that moment kept on improving
unit! was entirely cured, taking in all, should
think, about six bottles.
1t is indeed valuable medicine, and if
should be afflicted again in the same way 1 would
give dollar for dose, if could not get it
without.
Respectfully, j. M. GLE,
361 Third St., South Boston.
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H. M MATHEWS. ALEX. +, MATTHEW'S
IY T0RNEYS-ATET,AW

LEwISBURG WEST VA,
practice regularly in the Courts of Greenbrier,
Monroe Pocahontas and Nicholas counties w.
Va, the Court of Appeals and the Federal
Courts for the District Of w. Va.
nd to special cases anywhere in their State.
may lily ..t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04
Would Give a Dollar for a Dose.
BOSTON, Nav 30. 1871.
Life a Burden.

GU0 q 6uTOGHs
BOSTON, Nov. 2, 1878.
II. r. STEVENS, Esq. - e5l'a
Dear Sir-From poor, emaciated sufferer, the
VEGETINE has restored me to perfect health.
have for years been a terrible sufferer from
Canker and Dyspepsia, at times rendering life
almost burden to me. l am now fifteen O5)
pounds heavier than when commenced the use
of VEGETINE.
will make mention that 1 was also great
sufferer from Kidney Complaint, causing excru-
ciating pain through the small of the back
nearly all of the time. This, too, VEGETINE has
cured, and am now perfect picture of health,
and will add, happiness all caused from the
use of few bottles of VEGETINE.
Respectfully, H. G. HUGHES,
Union place, Boston, Mass.
VEGETINE Is composed of Roots, Barks and
Herbs. 1t is very pleasant to take; every child
likes it.
Vegetiue Is sold by all DRUGGISTS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04

In addition to the above, keep o large stock
of all grades of Smoking Tobaccos, from Soc
per pound to $500 per pound, and 10000 Cigars
of my own manufacture from S1S 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,
mar23- CHAS. E. HAINES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04

~ GORGE M. HARRISON, r
O ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNTON, VA,
will practice in all the Courts holden in Au-
gteta county, and in the Circuit Courts of the
adj5ining counties. "a
AB-Strict attention given to the collection of
Claims.
OFFIeE-East of Courthouse. over Clerks of
fee of Court Of Appeals. Oc 3l-tf
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With ilka grace she can command;
Her lips, o WOW they're dainty.

And Mary's locks are like q craw,
Her cen like diamonds glances;
She's ay sac clean. redd up and Draw,
She kills whene'er she dances
Blyth as kid. with wit at will,
She blooming. tight, and tall is;
And guides her air 50 graceful still,
OJove, she's like thy Pallas.
Dear Bessy Bell and Mary Gray,
Ye unco sair oppress us;
Our fancies jee between you twa.
Ye are sic bonny lasses;
Waes me! for bath 1 Gamma get,
To ane by law we're stinted;
Then I'll draw cuts. and take my fate,
And be with ane contented.
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o Bessie Bell an Mary Gray!

BALLAD OF BESSIE BELL AND MARY GRAY
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ATEADE f. WHITE,
A ATTORNEY. .AT-LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
gill practice in the Courts of Augusta, Rock
mgham and Highland.
Refers, by permission, to the Law Faculty of
the University of Virginia.
OFFICE on Courthouse Alley. feb ely.
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NyM. M. McALLISTER,
w ATTORNEY-AT-I4AW,
WARM SPRINGS VA.
Courts-Alleghany, Bath and Highland, Va,
nd Pocahontas, West Virginia.
RISpecial attention given to collection OF
claims and proceeds promptly accounted for.
dec 23-tf
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TyHOMAS ID. RANSOM,

L ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
offers his professional services in the County
aud Circuit Courts of Augusta, and in the Hus-
Npgs Court and the Court of Appeals held in
staunton. Will also prosecute claims else
where through legal correspondents in this and
other States. may 30-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04

nR. JAMES JOHNSTON,
IL DEN TIST,
MAIN STREET, STAUNTON, VA.
OFFICE lover Turner & Harman's Grocery
Store. dec 2l-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-04

Authorities Statistical
account of Scotland, vol. ill.,, p. COS, vol.
K, p. CPL Statistical Account Of Perth
shire, p. 81; Chambers's Songs of Scot
land prior to Burns, p. 800; Rental of
the County of PERTH; Ramsay's Tea
Table Miscellany, Il NeaU Description
of the 1o,On and Castle of Stirling, p. 12S
Memorabilia of Perth. p. 179; Cham
bers's Domestic annals of Scotland, vol.
H., PIP. 163-16S; Balfour's Annales of
Scotland, vol. i'll, p. 3O4.
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irlparting health and strength to the system. Sold
everywhere. Office, IS Murray Street, New York
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-11-15
NnnherhiII VIII Cnae.

NEW YORK, November IA The Van.
derbilt will case WAS resumed 70 day.
DR.. Llnsey, the commodOre's physician,
WAS recalled for further examination.
lie SAID he selected all other medical at-
tendsuts, subject TO the Commodore
approval. VIM. II Vanderbilt did not
interfere. During his last lines, fire.
uuertly heard Mr. Vanderbilt talk with
VIM. II about his will. On one occa-
son, remember sitting in MS room, and
Wm. II. entered; the father and son be-
gan TO talk business, and | rose to leave
the room, the Commodore motloned 10 n
chair and SAID "sit down" did so, and
he said "Billv, after | am dead there will
be great responsibility on you; you vii.
find piece Of paper It Is my will
| cha-ge you TO carry It out faithfully.
William scquiesced, nodding his head.
lie afterwards pointed his finger u vii.
liam and said: "Iol will have great
load on your shoulders when | sm daad.
| faithfully" / remember be asked me
once 10 come and live with him. He
said "If | had died during my illness
in New Jersey, the world would never
know me. | believe | have been spared
To- accomplish great good. That good
was the Central road He SAID he
would not like TO leave Sj,OOOUOO 20 one
daughter, because al bis children would
get into the road and turn Billy out and
put Florence in, and they would put the
stock on the market and run the price
down to 40. The Commodore told Mrs.
Le1sn (coltestsnt) that he had done the
bes. he could 10 his will In speaking OF
the will OF 1854, be stated that
he gave the bulk Of hls
property TO William II. and 70 George,
The latter died fifteen years ago. Hi,
mind WAS clearer and be had more iOttI-
Lude than most men. His mind was en-
tirely sound within two months Of his
death. lie told Mrs. Lebsn in the pres
ence Of the witness that he had msie the
best will be could, and witness though,
it WAS in her presence that he said J..
he made his Will hundred times be
would not make it different
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-11-15
Methodist Missions.

new York, November Ia There
Wa large attendance to-day nL the an
nusl meeting Of the general committee ri
the Missionary Society OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, Bishop Scott presidIr &.
Toe report OF the treasurer and assistant
treasurer for 1876 and 1877 WA reAd
showing the receipts from the ossLern
gYnierei &c. for 1876 ge-e SiO3 lOL; 30
1877, i4l7,JGO; from eastern conferences
in 1876, $lsl ,OSG; in 1871, $Zll, AZ. IN
increase pf S34 755. D,buf,smsnp FOR
1877: For foreign misnoos, sZ6S,7sl
IomsstIc missions, SZJ4, ,9Z7; incidental
expenses, S46,34G; leaving the treasury
in deb. $62.54 Tho Board fixed the
appropriation Tor the year at tG68,3JO,
with the understanding that not less than
Sl25,OOO would go towards paying Dsck
debit