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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

ArrENTIoN.-We would call the attention OF
our subscribers to the figures on their papers
Immediately following their names These
figures indicate the time to which they nave
paid their subscriptions. All who ma them-
selves in arrears will please come forward Ut
once and square up and have the ngures
changed so as to show that they nave pau ior
at least one year in advance. come irienos' oe
honest-"give the devil his due '-'rehoer "l'o
Cesar that which is Csesar's.'
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BARG AIN S

JAM @. "A. GLAD X Els.
nISSOLUrTIO firm of G. S.
II Walker & Br :, heretofore conducting the
Drug business in the city of Stanton, is by
mutual consent dissolved.
1 will continue the business, at old stand, No.
los, Main ST., where l will be pleased to serve
my old friends and patrons and the public gen.
orally, with the very best drugs, medicines. &c.
hereby tender my thanks for past patronage
and hope to receive liberal share In the fu-
ture. Respectfully,
CyTOCKHOLDEKS' MEETING.-The an
= nual meeting of the Stockholders of the
National Valley Bank of Staunton will be held
at the Banking House of said Bank, on TUES
DAY the 9th day OF January, 1877, at II O'Clock,
M. NJ. HARVEY EFFINGER,
decltdm Cashier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

ACCIDENTAL SHooTINC.-On the 9th day OF
Dec 1876, Mr.. Geo. Fox. residing at Craigsville,
in this county, met with avery severe accident,
under the following circumstances: His gun
was very heavily charged and he undertook TO
fire it of, aimed at mark, and when the ex-
plosion took place the breech screw and at
tachments were blown out Of the gun and were
embedded in his head just above the right
eve. The operation of extracting the breech
screw and attachments was not performed I'M
til the next day about 8 o'clock, at which time
Drs Bashaw and Fauntleroy relieved him, by
a difficult operation, of the heavyweight OF
iron which had been imbedded in his forehead.
On last Monday morning, the sth inst, he was
still living with hopes of his recovery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

G. L. WELLER has received his FALL STOCK
! of BOOTS, SHOES and HATS. He has never
been better prepared to meet your wants with
such a splendid Stock of Goods, at SUCH Low
PRICES. LARGE VARIETY, Low PRICES, and the
BEST GOODS are the inducements held cut.
c. l.. WELLER's Stock of Custom-m made Boots,
SHOES and CATERS for gentlemen Is unsur.
passed in the city, and with safety can be said
to be the CHEAPEST. To be convinced go and
see.
LADIES if you wish pair of Shoes to fit nice
ly, combined with durability, style, finish. and
cheapness, buy from CHAS. l.. WELLER.
c. T.. WELLER's Stock of BOOTS, SHOES and
HATS is large, and at prices much lower than
ever. Don't fail to call and examine before
buying. now
FARMERS will find at G. l.. WELLER's Boot,
Shoe, and Hat Store, a complete Stock of heavy
BRoGANS and PIOw SHOES, at exceedingly low
prices. now
Mr.. A. NJ. SIMPSON will be glad to serve his
friends at G. L. WELLER's Boot and Shoe Store.
Goods made to order.
HATS, HATS, HATS hats, hats. Go to c. L.
Weller's and make your purchase there. Price
very low. now
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

There are many girls weary of life who have
been daily signing that they may soon be
sleighed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

FLOUR INsPECTED.-The following shows the
number of barrels of flour inspected by Mr.. B
F. Fifer, flour inspector for the city of Staun.
ton for the Quarter ending January lst 1877:
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CHANGE OF FIRM.-The firm of Price & Cline
conducting hardware store in this city, has
been changed to that Of Price & Miller-Mr. c.
A. Cline having sold his interest in the store to
Mr. Alex E. Miller, the brother of Mr.. M. Err
skine Miller, with whom he has been associated
in business under the style Of NJ. Erskine Mil
Ter and Bro.
Mr.. c. A. Cline, the retiring partner, goes to
Leesburg, Va. where he will engage in the same
business. While Stanton loses good citizen
Leesburg will rejoice to welcome him "home
again." He made a number of very warm
friends during his short sojourn in Stanton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

RAGS! RAGS!LCash paid for clean linen
and cotton rags at the SPECTATOR office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

The protracted meeting in the Baptist Church,
conducted by the Pastor, Dr.. Chas. Manly, will
be continued throughout this week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

WEEK OF PRAYER.-The following are the
subjects recommended by the Evangelical ALI
ance for the present week of prayer, which is
observed by the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation OF Staunton with the concurrence of the
ministry:
Monday, Jan Sth. Prayer:-Thanksgiving for
national social land personal, religious and tenn
moral mercies during the past Centennial year,
with confession of shortcomings and m1s-1m-
provement of privileges.
Tuesday, Jan. 9th. For the Outpour1n5 OF the
the Holy Spirit on all flesh: that Christian
churches in all lands may be enlarged, deliver
ed from error and corruptions and blessed with
an increase of spiritual power and frultfulneSs.
Wednesday, Jan. 10th. For our homes: that
family relationships may be sanctihed and
home duties more faithfully discharged; that
all under affiicton may be comfOrted that be,
levers may grow in grace, and those not yet
Thursday, Jan. 18th. For our country and
the nations; that rulers may fear God and cit
Zens be law-abiding; that the bonds of human
brotherhood may be strengthened, educational
and benevolent institutions sustained, science
and literature purified, integrity, sobriety and
righteousness prevail, and the counsels OF peace
be everywhere accepted.
Friday, Jan. 18th. For the universal! spread
of the Gospel: that evangel1Stlc agencies may
be multiplied, Sabbath schools become yet more
nurseries for the church, missionary efforts al
home and abroad greatly prospered, and, by the
conversion of the world, that the fulness of the
Gentiles may be brought in and all Israel De
saved.
Saturday, Jan. 18th. That the Christian Sab
bath may be kept holy, the ministry consecra-
the Lords presence and guidance be with us
throughout the new year.
Sabbath, January l4th. Sermons:-Chrlstlan
Unity. Ephesians 4: 5, 6.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

DIR. HANDY's CARD.-Dr. Handy, Pastor of
the Augusta Church." publishes card in this
issue correcting paragraph published in the
Spectator last week. Such papers as published
that paragraph Gf any did so) are requested to
copy Dr. Handy's Card.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

HIGH COMPLIMENT TO DIR. RoBT. F. BALD
wIN-The Richmond Wing pays DIR. Robt. F.
Baldwin, Superintendent and Physician of the
Western Lunatic Asylum, the following hand
some compliment:
Had the country been searched from Maine
to California better successor to the late DIR.
Stribling could not have been found than the
happy choice of the hoard. DR.. Robert F.
Baldwin is peculiarly fitted for the position,
being physician of decided ability. man OF
method and of decision of character, and agen-
tleman generous and sympathetic in all of his
impulses, and withal, and more than all, a
Christian in his daily walk as we'll as by pro-
faSSiOn
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DRESS GOODS.

4 COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
Cashmeres, all colors.
Brocades-Black, Brown, Green and Navy
Blue.
Dress Goods from l5c. 20 sl.75 per yard
Mourning GOOds-a speciality.
Royal Australian Crepe, Bombazire, Tamise,
Henrietta Cloth, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

"Squarng the circle would be an easier task
than "circling the square" was during the past
week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

DEATH FROM A BURN.-On the list inst, Mrs.
Mary Bailey, wife of Meredith Bailey, decd,
died from the effects of a burn received the3Oth
of October last. She had been. left in a room
alone and on going out she took a lamp with
her from which her clothing took fire by
which her right hand, breast and neck were
severely burned. She was living with her son,
Mr.. ]. H. Bailey, about two miles west of Heb
ron Church, in this county. This is a sad warn
ing to persons who have aged and inf1rm per-
sons under their care. Mrs. Bailey was aged
about 20 years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

Tho following memoranda of sales of tracts OF
land and houses and lots refer to sales, public
and private, advertised in the columns OF this
naner. to which, for particulars, attention
is specially called:
PUBLIC SALES OF LAND.
Thursday, Jan. 11.-George NJ. Cochran, Jr''
trustee, will sell large amount of valuable
personal property, on the home farm of VIM.
NJ. Tate, near Swoope's Depot.
Tuesday, Jan. lS.-R. g. Bickie, trustee, Will sell
in front of the Courthouse, $50 acres OF val
liable land, about miles west of Stauntoh'-
It has on it comfortable dwelling Win OUT
houses.
4hurslov. Jan. lS.-Mr. Foxhall A. Dalngerneld'
comr. will sell, upon the premises, 2775 acres
of valuable land, lying on South River, in
Augusta county. Read the advertisement.
Friday. Jan. l9-Messrs. Cochran, Fultz and
Craig, com'rs, will sell in Mt. Scion, that val
uable property known as the Mount Scion
Mills"
afondnu Tan. 22d.-ssessrs. Cochran and Bum
gardner, com'rs will sell an undivided hall
interest in 1874 acres of land, situated on Chris
tian's creek.
Monday. Jan. 22-G. M. Cochran, jr com'r. will
sell valuable tract of land lying near Jen'
ning's Branch, Augusta county,
T1,trsdau, FEB. 8th.-Geo. M. Cochran, jr., com'r
will sell on the premises, the home farm O.
saml Bell decd, containing 323}9 acres O
well cultivated land on the Long Glade.
Tuesday, Feb. 6-H.W. Shelley, trustee, will sell
700 acres of land in Caroline county, known
as the "Moss Neck Estate"
Thursday, Feb s-H. W. Sheffey. trustee, Will
sell $500 acres of land IN FauQuier county
known as the Leeds Manor Estate"
SATURDAY, Feb. 1O-H. w. Shefey, trustee, will
sell ass acres of land, four miles from Staun-
ton. now held and possessed by Col. A. w
Hartman.
LANDS OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.
Mr.. &. 7. BoNpuRANr offers for sale fine farm
of $50 acres, located near Fishersville. in Au'
gusta county.
JONATHAN KoINER, Executor of Jacob Coyner
decd. offers q tract of land for sale pri'
yately-known as the "Grove tract" con-
tanning 1l0ss acres on the waters OF Long
Meadows about miles from Fishersville de
lot. one-half cleared and the rest finely tim
bered Address, Jonathan Koiner, Waynes
boro'.
SAMUEL H. STEELE offers for sale privately
portion of his Home Farm, near Fishersville
in this county. He will sell l3o or l4O acres al
the purchaser may wish, with Is or 30 acres
heavily timbered. Address, Samuel 81. steele
Waynesboro'.
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RAILROADS.

Trains leaving Staunton at $40 A. NJ. and 4.25
P. NJ, run daily Except Sunday stopping at all
regular stations.
Trains leaving Staunton at 5.45 A. NJ. and ICES
A. NJ, run daily, stopping at all regular stations
Covington, Millboro', Goshen, Waynesboro',
Alton, Greenwood, Mediums River, Ivy, Char
lottesgville Gordonsville. Junction and Rich
mond.
Sleeping cars run on 5.45 A. M. and 1906 A. NJ
| trains between Richmond and Covington.
.RSTFor further information, rates, &C., apply
| to ]. II. WOODWARD, Agent, Staunton, Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD,
| W. NJ. S. DUNN, G. P. and T. Agent.
Engineer and Supt. decl2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

Our enterprising and wide awake Produce
Merchants, Baker Bros, want PRIME WHEAT
CLOVER SEED and FLOUR, and our farmers
will find 1t to their interest to call on them be.
fore selling. Highest market prices paid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

"Hogarth's curve of beauty has been fire.
ouentIy described on our Streets recently.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

REPORT OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT OF AUGusTA.-We suppose that more
business is done in the Circuit Court OF Angus
to than in that of any other county. The re-
port of the Clerk of the Circuit Court to the
Clerk of the House of Delegates of the business
done from September lst 1875, to Sept. LIST, 1876
shows the following:
Actions at Laar-No. commenced, TAO; No.
pending, As; No. decided, 759; No. removed
from other Courts, 5.
Suits in EQl.ity.-No. commenced, 149; No.
pending, 1913; No. interlocutory DEGREES, 737
No. final DEGREES. l65; No. removed from other
Courts, l.
Prosec,aions.-No commenced q; No pend
ing, 0.
Days OF Session.-November (Fall term). 30;
March term, %; June term, ID. Total, 81.
At the last November term, not included IN
the above report, 45l interlocutory DEGREES were
entered, of which ninety were final; and $40
cases at law were decided.
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SHOES.

Ladies', Gents and Children's Shoes; COM
plete assortment Zeigiers ami 6urt's Shoes,
warranted perfect in every respect
have good heavy Leather Shoe for Ladies,
| at Sl.00.
Children's Copper Tip all sizes, for IS cts.
Boys and Mems Boots, from 81 % to IS.
Gum Shoes, from so cts. to 81.
Every Lady should havea Cork inside Sole to
protect her feet from dampness, only 10 cents
per pair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

, Darling, am growing cold" was the plain
: | tive refrain of the New Years caller.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09
7. n. C. A,

The committee on religious exercises OF The
Y. NJ. c. A. publish elsewhere the programme
recommended by the Evangelical Alliance for
the week of prayer for 1877. Well do we re-
member the earnest and spirited meetings held
by the Association last year; the large and at
tentive audiences the hearty commingling Of
good people of every name in the one united
effort of praise and thanksgiving. And well do
we remember how blessed were these meetings
by the Holy Spirits presence, and the great
zeal and earnestness that was awakened in the
hearts of all Christians.
! Christian friends, we have in this effort for
the cause of our Master the earnest, hearty en-
dorsement of the Ministers of the city. The use
of the churches has been secured, efficient aid
will be given, Gods promise is to be with us,
and now all we need is earnest prayer to secure
the fulfillment of the promise.
| How greatly we should rejoice for the success
of the past, and what effort we ahould now put
| forth to secure even greater success In the lu-
Never was effort more greatly needed in the
Christian cause. God is ready, willing and able
| to bless us, If we have only sincere desire for
| his blessing Such desire will produce in us ac-
| tive effort Tor his cause:
| The community in which it Is our good for
| tune to labor gives us now as it has ever done
| in the past its most cordial and hearty support.
Then it only rests with us christians, mem
| beers of the Association and members OF Christ's
| Church, to do our part, to make the week Oh
| prayer great success. Let us fully appreciate
| the responsibility resting upon us. Ask God
| for strength wisdom and guidance, and he will
surely hear us and bless us.
The entire community, professors and nom
professors of religion are invited to attend
these meetings. Let all come. NJ.
| The Committee on Religious exercises of the
Y. Nj. {. A. announce the following as the plan
for conducting the Union prayer meetings Tor
| the week:
Monday night ~ o'clock at the LIST Presbyte-
rian Church. LEADER. j. Ladd.
| Tuesday night TX O'Clock at the Methodist
Church. Leader-G. M. Harrison,
Wednesday. night u o'clock at Episcopal
Chapel. Ieader-Jed Hotchkiss
Thursday nixht ~ o'clock at End Presbyte-
rian Church. Leader-Geo. P. Baker.
Friday night ~ o'clock at Lutheran Church.
| LEADER. w. Todd.
Sunday night January 14th, o'clock at LIST
i Presbyterian Church. Leader-C. w. Hunter
Meetings will be held just one hour. All are
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

GOOD TEMPLARs.-The two lodges of Good
Templars, in this city, have appointed a COM
mittee with view to making an effort to
organize lodges of that order in our county,
Messrs. Heber Ker, r. O. Haines, and w. c.
Straughan are the members Of the committee
on behalf "Mizpah" Lodge, and w. B. Hyde, J.
NJ. Henkle R. G. Rice and II. s. Roller on behalf
of "West Augusta" Lodge. Any person desr-
ing information in reference to the order OF
Good Templars can obtain it by addressing any
momber of the committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

BURNING OF THE DWELLING OF MR. THoS.
P, WILsoN.-The dwellidg of Mr.. Thos. +. Will
son, on the Valley Turnpike, near the Angus
ia Church." eight miles North of Staunton, was
burned about midnight on Monday OF last
week, New Years day.
It was first discovered by Mrs. Wilson who
smelt that something was burning, and got up
to see what it was. Upon looking out she saw
light reflected from the ice-house, when it was
discovered that it proceeded from the kitchen
which was on fire. How the fire originated is
not known, but is supposed that fire from the
stove set fire to wood which had been packed
up near the stove.
The kitchen and the main part of the dwell
ing were destroyed, with most Of their con-
tents, including furniture and clothing of the
family.
The L was saved fortunately, and is now oc-
cupied by the family. The L was separated
from the main building, being connected only
by portico, and, as the wind was favorable,
the neighbors who assembled saved that part
by throwing snow against it.
The wife Of Mr.. S. NJ. Wilkes of this city
who is a granddaughter of Mr.. w, was also g
sufferer as she lost her own and her child
clothes. We are sorry to learn that MIS-
Wilkes had her feet badly frost-bitten by COINS
out without her shoes.
The property, fortunately, was insured to tn
amount of 81 600 in the East Augusta Mutua
Insurance Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

DELEGATES TO THE Y. M. C. A. STATE Con.
vENTIoN.-At the meeting of the Y. NJ. C. A
last Saturday night, the following were elected
delegates and alternates to the State Conyen
ton, which will meet in Petersburg on mex
Thursday:
Delegates-Dr. r. S. Hamilton, Thos. D. Ran.
som, T. C. Morton.
Alternotes.-W. A. McCue, Heber Ker, ]. H
Matters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

CITY FINANCES AT THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR,
ls76.-The report of Jno. NJ. Carroll, City Treas
urer, for the month ending Dec. 3lst, 1875, sub
mitted to the City Council at its last meeting,
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ZEPHYRS.

Bergman Zephyrs, all shades, full weight. ID
cts. per OF.
Germantown Wool, all shades, le1s cts.
Notices. cts.
Book Marks at your own price.
Java and Honeycomb Canvass.
Slipper Patterns, from IS cts. to IS.
Crochet and Netting Needles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09
CARPETS.

Hemp Carpet, 25 and 30 cents.
Ingram Carpet. from 40 to 90 cts.
Extra Super Ingram, two ply, all wool, from
65 to 80 cts.
Brussels and Three Ply, from Sl20 to 81 80 per
yard.
Oil Cloth, 4 quarter, from 40 to 60 cents.
Brussels Rugs. for $3.50.
Velvet Rugs, very cheap at 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

The Naturalization Of the sleigh bells TICK
les the ears of the livery men.
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W H. VONB-11Ni J0tP e
mo WESTERN EMIGRANTS.

Il
For Maps, Railroad Time Tables, Land Clrcu-
lars Land Exploring Tickets, Guides to the
Nevada, Lowest Rates on Household Goods,
Emigrants' and Miners Movables, and full and
reliable information relative to the West call
on or address JNO. NJ. KELLEY,
GenI Emigration and Excursion Agent,
n. w. Corner 4th and Vine Sts.,
Opposite the P, O., Cincinnati, 0.
P. o. Box 1l01. nov2S-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

Train leaving Staunton at $50 A. NJ, makes
Philadelphia, New York, and all points East
and West; also connects with stages for Raw
ley Springs. For further information apply to
s. NJ. WOODWARD. JR., F. & T. A,
Staunton, Va.
w. II. JORDAN, Sup't. octl0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

10 For Holiday Goods go to
]. W. NEWTON'S.
BEAUTIFUL NOTICES,
SLIPPER PATTERNS,
FINE BOXES
Full of Handk erchiefs,
and other articles too numerous to mention.
sA Read the advertisement in this issue,
and call at
No. 9,
SOUTH 4 UGUSTA STREET,
For Bargains,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

OulEre? Is fellow that's Slowed happi
than girl that's sleighed.
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As- ACQUAINTANCES and STRANGERS
ARE ThEATFD EXACTLY ALIKE. -La
MILLINERY!

BUY FOR CASH, FROM A CASH HOUSE,
and you will save the enormous profit put ON
goods at credit houses to make up for bad debts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

Cloths, Cassimeres, Water Proof, Factory
Cloths, &c.
Kentucky Jeans from 10 to 50 cents per yard.
Canton Flannel from 10 to IS cents per yard.
Laurel D. at cents per yard.
Cotton Yarn at 81. Is per bale.
Brown Cotton at cents par yard
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09
Death of Commodore Tanderbilt.

ISAAC w. X. HANDY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09
SALES OF LAND ADVERTISED IN THE
ssSPECTATOR,"

The following memoranda of sales OF tracts Oh
land and houses and lots refer to sales, public
and private, advertised in the columns OF this
paper. to which, for particulars, attention
is specially called:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09
IrN1on THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

"a. D.
Vice President; E. Louis Ide. Secretary; Alon
20 Trenary, Treasurer.
UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY,
Hampden Sidney, "a, November 20, 1875.
We have tried Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup and
like 1t very much. We think it pleasant to the
taste and highly beneficial to the throat and
lungs.-Jno. C. Molloy, L. o. Spencer. and
Samuel N. Smith.
TEACHERS MEETING AT WAYNEsBoRo.-On
Saturday next, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, in Waynes-
boro', Teachers Meeting for South River Dis
trict will be held. All the teachers of that Dis
trict are expected to attend. and teachers of
other Districts are invited to do SO.
A MoRTGAGE.-In order to secure funds to
complete the Railroad it is building to the Dora
Coal Mines in this county, the Royal Land
Company of Virginia has mortgaged its prop
erty to the Fidelity Insurance. Trust and Safe
Deposit Company of Philadelphia for s. 900.
LONG SAUSAGE.-The Rockingham Register
is responsible for the statement that, "Mr. ].
B. Mason, near Broadway, in that county,
slaughtered hog December 2sth and made
sausage 6434 feet in length"
DEATH OF AN OLD MAN.-Mr. Nelson Vines,
| poor man, aged 80 years, who lived in the SUBJ
urbs of Staunton, and who was paralyzeA
some time since, was found dead in his bed on
last Wednesday morning by his wife.
Somebody's nose as well as his toes was wetted
by the SHOWS on New Years day. Let him I'M
derstand who "knows how it is himself for is
II not written in the Book of Accidents
We are indebted to Hon. A. II. H. Stuart for
pamphlet copy of the Constitution of Virginia
as amended.
.Sauaripg the circle would be an easier task
than "circling the square was during the past
week.
"Hogarths curve of beauty has been fire.
quently described on our Streets recently.
Darling am growing cold" was the plain
tive refrain of the New Years caller.
The Naturalization Of the sleigh bells tick
les the ears of the livery men.
QuEre? Is a fellow that's Slowed happier
than girl that's sleighed.
The s'law of falling bodies has received many
practical illustrations.
Bill Heads has been around making vain eff
forts to find Reed Pay't.
There were many Smiling" countenances on
New Years day.