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1000 Pots Beautiful flowers at YEAGER's.

FLOWERS, FLOWER SEEDS, SHRuBBERY, ac.-
On recent visit to the Monumental city we
had the pleasure ofmeeting Mr. Ro J. Halliday,
the celebrated Florist and Scotsman, and found
him to be most pleasant and affable gentle
man. His Greenhouse department, on the
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Dolphin
street, is very extensive, covering very large
area of ground and in it he has an almost in
Vulnerable number of almost everything that
can be mentioned in the line of beautiful, rare
greenhouse and bedding plants. The perfection
and beauty of his flowers and plants, proves
conc1usively that Mr.. Halliday understands
his business He also has store on the corner
of Baltimore and Charles streets from which
he supplies bouquets, receives orders for flowers
plants, and furnishes funerals, parties, and in
dividuals with everything desired In his line of
trade. In addition to this he also has large
nursery farm, near the city, where he cultivates
all kinds of trees and flowers such as are not
Killed by that climate. Flower dealers in this
section and individuals who may wish to make
purchases this Spring would do well to consult
Mr. Halliday before they supply themselves
All orders addressed to him at either of the
above addresses, will receive his prompt atten-
ton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26
SHERANDO VA March ord 1873

SHEEANDo, VA, March 23d, 1878.
Eds. Spectator AS James F. Waid
of this neighborhood was passing the
store of G. Ell. Fox at Stuart's Draft, on
Tuesday of this week. his horse, which
was attached to top-buggy, took fright
and started off at full run.
The buggy contained Mira. Waid and
her two children, both quite small. Mr..
Waid tried to stop the animal. but his
efortsjto do so were unavaiiing. Atlength
despairing of checking him with the
reins, he drew him gradually toward the
rail fence, which he succeeded in strik-
ing with the buggy wheel. This upset
the vehicle and precipitated the whole
family into the road. Luckily, no one
was hurt. The horse was stopped by
the pupils of the colered school, after he
had run a hundred yards further.
No further news from this quarter.
A
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

FINE JEWELRY.-Wec call the attention of our
people generally and dealers in fine watches.
clocks and jewelry Of all descriptions to the
advertisement Of Messrs M. W. Gait, Bro. Co.
ll07 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, d G.
These gentlemen are importers and large deas-
ers and are prepared to furnish anything in
their line at low prices, and their represents.
ton OF goods may be relied on as perfectly cor
rect. They furnish designs and estimates for
testimonials. medals, prizes, college and Society
Badges, &c, They also send goods for selection
or examination upon receipt of satisfactory re.
fegeHoes. Give them a trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26
SALE OF
V0IqsOheo Grazing Lands
IN GREENRRIER COIJNirV w VA

In obedience to decree of the District Court
of the United States for the District Of w. Va,
rendered at the November term, 1877, in the
suit of H. w. Sheffey and another, vs. the
Bank of Lewisburg and others, the undersigned
Trustees will sell, at public auction, to the
highest bidder, in front of the hotel Of w. w.
Moore, in the town of Lewisburg, on
Friday, the 18th day of april, 1878,
the lands in said county, known generally az
the "Stuart McClung' lands, and lately owned
by Robt. J. GIendy. These lands are situated
Creek, in said county, and are the same pur-
chased by the said Glendy in the suits of Al
bert Meetings. Administrator VS.. Stuart Nc
Chung and others, Seawright VS.. Crawford and
others, and Dennis, Guardian, VS.. TAYLOR and
others, except a tract of 80 acres, more or less.
bought in the last named suit; and also the
lands bought by. Glendy from Patrick Beirne
and Andrew Beirne. The exact quantity has
not yet been ascertained but it will be made
tied at the sale. There are, however. from
1 200 to !, 400 acres to be sold, and they nave
long been known as among the best if not the
very best. grazing lands in the whole of this
blus-srass region: The buildings and improve
ments are good and comfortable.
TERMS OF SALE.
Twenty per cent, or One-fifth of the purcha No
money, must be paid down at the sale, and for
the residue credit of l, and 3 years will ne
good personal security. bearing interest from
date, for the deferred instalments, and the title
to the lands will be retained as further and nj
innate security.
II. w. SHEFFEY,
JAS. BUMGARDnyEH, Jg,
~ - Trustees.
ALEX. =. MATHEWS,
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New York Early Rose seed Potatoe at
s, j. YKAGER'S

CITY COUNCIL AND THE CHEs. & o. r. r.
CeAPANY.-Tos secure the building of workshops
In this city by the Ches. O. R. R. Company.
the city, in 1873, purchased from citizens and
donated to the Railroad Company lots costing
the sum Of 500. Thecity did this that it might
have the benefit arising from the increase of
population which the building of these shops
would ensure. This was the consideration, and
the donation would not have been made if there
had been any doubt that the shops would be
built here. Though five years have elapsed the
shops have not yet been built. In the meeting
OF the city council on last Tuesday night on
motion of Mr.. r. w. Burke, the Committee Of
Finance was instructed to investigate the mat
ter and recommend such action az should be
taken looking to the recovery of the lots decd
ed to the R. R. Company, or their equivalent
value, and report at special meeting to be held
on Friday night.
At the meeting on Friday night the commit
tee submitted a report showing from CORES
pondence between our city attorney and Judge
Robertson. attorney for G. & o. R. R. Company,
accompanied by papers relating to this matter
and of record in our Clerks Office that Judge r.
considers that the property involved has passed
beyond the control of the Railroad company
and the proper persons to be consulted are the
creditors of the II. r. Company.
The committee is of opinion that the land
should revert to the city or the money paid
therefor be refunded, and recommend that the
K. Il. Company and the Comm'rs of sale, he no.
tilted OF our claim to this land or its equivalent
in money.
The report of the committee was adopted and
the Attorney instructed to give proper notice
of this city's determination to assert its rights
to the property or its equivalent, and to take
such other legal steps as may be deemed proper
by him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26
OUR LARGE STOCK
THE BARE WORD CREDIT.

Through the storm which we have passed
and are passing, all have suffered terribly, but
thr CASH MAN energies from the ordeal ten
times stronger, while the old regulars with
ledgers filled with worthless debts lay upon
every side like the dead leaves of autumn. The
time for apologies for the cash system is ended.
The buyer recognizes it as the only safe way for
him to make his purchases, for by paying cash.
we save him at least 25 per cent. on long time
prices. Cash is an imperial master-credit a
death trap. Our stock is very large, all bought
for cash, and we offer unusual inducements In
every department.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

ANOTHER BARN BURNED IN ROCK
INaHAN.-On Sunday of last week,
whilst Mr.. Jehp Rhodes was attending
church, his barn was burned, it is sup
posed, by an incendiary. Two horses
were burned to death. This occurred
near Pleasant Valley Depot.
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ALEX. +. MATHEWS,
f6t5-t4s.
Printers fee, $500.

1FIHFe1 > Ioe VI ,V0.
Il or less of land, 81 miles from S.aanton
and TX miles from Spring Hill, on Long Glade,
Augusta county Va. limestone land, well inn
proved, LARGE STONE DWELLING -
large hara, good as new, corn-crib and Gs59
wagon shed combined, and all other out 3EW.
buildings necessary for first-class farm. Two
Orchards of choice Fruit of all sorts; running
water passing through about Is acres Of nne
meadow, and one of the very best springs Of
water near the dwelling, about 20 acres of this
is in RICH state Of Improvement. and is a cheen
farm, and Will be sold on reasonable terms by
me. Said farm has also two other dwelling
houses and blacksmith shop, Qarge.) Said farm
is within from'11S to miles of Grist-mill. Saw
mill, Schools and Churches.
oct23-tf JACOB SHRECKHISE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

Buster asked his waiter this morning
ifhe had heard Brother Jasper, and what
he thought of it. "Well, he done prove
it." ''Proved what?' "Dat de worp
stand STILL" "And how did he prove
it ?" "Oh, by de vote" Universal suf-
frage controls the universe, and "blds
the sun stand still. 1.-THE State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

LYNCH LAW IN FLORTDA.-At PEN
sacola, Florida, recently negro violat-
ed the person ola child, five years old,
from the effects of which the child died.
On last Wednesday week the negro was
Iynched. The sheriff and posse fired on
the lynching party. and killed one and
dangerously wounded five others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26
mar26 TIMBERLAKE s. BELL.
CHOICE PLANTS
DELIVERED
FREE BY MAIL.

For S1.00 will send by mail, free of cost, at
your Post Office, any one of the following col
lections of plants, all distinct varieties, and
strong plants adapted tor Summer blooming:
8 Everblooming Monthly Roses.
s Heliotropes.
16 Verbenas, new and rare.
s Begonias, Towering, and handsome foliage,
sorts.
IL Summer Towering Pinks.
8 Geraniums (double), or Zonale Geraniums
newer and beautiful kinds.
5 Geraniums (scented), or SIvy-leaved Gerani-
umS.
IL Coleus, or Lantanas.
s Fuchsias, or 8 Hardy PhlOxes.
II Gladiolus fbulbs), or Double Petunias.
IL Finest Striped and Blotched Petunias.
II Pansies, Or Chrysanthemums.
g Tuberoses pearl, new,) or IL Double Tube
roses.
DahIias or Hardy Border Plants.
IL Basket Plants, or 5 Violets, or Ferns.
5 Passion Flower Plants, or English Daisies
IL Saliva Splendens Scarlet Sage).
l00 strawberry Plants, new and large sorts.
or by EXPRESS (b,tyer to pay chdrges)
collections for 50, for 50, for SIS, IL fol-
Sc, Is for 81, 20 for $40.
STRAWBtRRIES.-Our list of new and stand
ard kinds of Strawberries will be sent free to all
Something every strawberry grower should
have.
r. r. PIERSON, Florist.
149 & Isl MAIN STREET,
mar26-slO ARRYTOWN-on-HUDSON.N N. Y.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
T1MBERLAKE & BELL !
CA s HI CIR CULAR!

The outlook for the Spring Trade after the
millions Of losses by the failures of 1877 is most
unfavorable, and the prediction of alert and
quick witted men peerfng into the future that
the panic had done the worst, the bottom
reached, and that prices could get no lower, has
miscarried. Failures in trade have followed
failures, and disasters have been succeeded by
greater disasters to an extent never before
known in America, and availing ourselves of
some of the crashes we present
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

RECIPE TO CURE Poison OAK.-Take
tne inner or green bark of the elder bush
and fry it in hard, and anoint theerup-
ton until 1t is healed. Two or three APP
plioations will generally cure it,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

Another bill has been introduced int
Congress, which, if passed, (as we hope
it will be,) will contribute greatly to in
crease the amount of money in circula-
ten, and thereby tend to the relief Of
the people. 1t is this: AS the law now
stands, all National banks are required
to keep certain per cent. of their CAPT
tai, in the form of Treasury notes, as a
reserve fund, idle in their vaults. The
aggregate Of this reserve, in all the
banks of the United States, is over
one hundred millions, which is thus UNI
productive and kept out of circulation.
1t is now proposed to allow the banks to
exchange this two hundred millions of
Treasury notes for an equal amount of
United States bonds, bearing four per
cent. interest, which are to be held, in
stead Of the Treasury notes, as the re-
serve fund. This will liberate one bum
dred millions of notes and allow them
to go into general circulation.
This will be beneficial to the govern
ment, because it will give it market
for one hundred millions of four per
cent. bonds, and with the proceeds it
can pay off an equal amount of six per
cent. bonds, and thereby save annually
tive per cent. of interest.
1t will be good thing for the banks,
for they will be getting four per cent.
on their reserved fund, instead of letting
it be idle.
And it will be an advantage to the
people, By adding one hundred millions
to the money in circulation.
| In view of these important facts
which lie in the immediate future, and
the effects of which will be, in some
degree, felt in few months, let us dis
miss all feelings of dependency. W.
have touched bottom! We have turned
J the sharp corner of our financial de
} precision! The ''skies are bright ant
frightening Every year will witness
steady increase in the volume of ou
sound and safe currency, which viii
float us on to prosperity!
Mark our prediction, and see whethe
| it is not verified. Note whether land
and other kinds of property do not be
: gin to rise rapidly within the mex
twelve months. Observe, especially
whether the ability of the people to pa.
debts and taxes be not greatly increased
! before the close of 1878!
t Now is the time to buy and to build
} Real estate, materials, and labor, ar
now cheap, because they have all fel
= the depressing influence Of the crisi
through which we have passed.
/ The swelling volume of the currene.
t is destined to spread over our countr.
. like the turbid, but fructifying, water
D of the Nile over the parched plains
a Egypt, giving life, and energy, and fer
= tility, to regions where barrenness an
+ desolation had previously prevailed
Let us then be of good cheer! A brigh
!, future awaits us.
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BAKER & BROS.

The WEATHER.-The weather during the
past week was unusually warm for the season,
being more like May than March. On Sunday
IL became very windy, and the winds continued
10 blow with considerable violence throughout
Sunday and Sunday night, and the tempera-
lure ELL below freezing and ice was on the
streets Monday morning. We fear that the
strong gales may have caused loss at sea, ana
tnat the low temperature may have destroyed
the buds of peach and other fruit trees.
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Price, TEN Cents.
ME
ADVERTIS
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH EDI-
TION,

Containing a complete list of oil rhe towns in
the United States, the Territories and the Do;
minion of Canada, having population greater
than 5000 according to the last census, together
with the names of the newspapers having the
largest local circulation in each of the places
named. Also, a catalogue of newspapers which
Recommended to advertisers as giving great
est value in proportion to prices charged. AL
so, all newspapers in the United States and
Canada printing over 5000 copies each issue
Also, all the Religious, Agricultural, Scientific
and Mechanical, Medical, Masonic, Juvenile,
Educational, Commercial, Insurance, Real Es-
tate, Law, Sporting, Musical. Fashion, and 9TH
er special class journals; very complete lists.
Also, many tables of rates, showing the eosf of
advertising in various newspapers, and every
thing which beginner in advertising would
CO., 10 Spruce St., New York. =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

RUNAWAY AND SMASH-AboUt noon ycsesr-
day the horse attached to Willard Graves Ex-
press wagon and driven by a colored boy, ran
OIL on Augusta Street, and when opposite Mr..
Gilliam's store smashed the wagon by running
against another standing in the street. The
driver escaped injury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

MRS. G. A, 9lADKE has just returned from
the Eastssn Markets with large stock of MIL.
L4NkRY AND FANCY GOODS, and ali the
LATEST NOVELTIES. The goods are selected
with taste, and Ladies' wishing something nice
and cheap are invited 10 call and examine the
stock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

BOY ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.-On Taesdar
evening last, at Covington, Allegheny county,
boy, fourteen years Of age, the son of Mr.. VIM
Burke Of that place, fell frQra a wagon loaded
with rails, and the wheels ran over him, break
ing his thigh and otherwise injuring him. from
the effects ofwhtch he died in a short time,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

reversal by the Supreme
Court of Louisiana of the judgment |
convicting Anderson, one of the return
ing board, of having altered and falsifi-
ed the Vernon parish returns, sets An
derson free, but says the Bait. Sun, does
not.touch the question of his guilt or in
nocence or that of his fellow members
of the board. 1t simply decides that
the information IN his case was impro-
perly laid and will not sustain cOnvic-
ton under it. The ground upon which
he obtains his release is purely techni>
cal. The charge against him was that
of classifying and altering the cOnsotidG-
ted return from Vernon parish, as made
up from the original commissioners re-
turns by the super visor of elections.
But it seems that the consolidated re-
turn under the Louisiana law of cleo.
ton is of no particular value. 1t is nei-
ther the basis for declaring the final re-
suit of the election, nor is it document
which is required by law to be preserv-
ed among the archives of the State.
Inasmuch as the true result of the cleo
ton could be ascertained and declared
by comparison of the commissioners
returns. if every consolidated return in
the State bad been altered and talsified,
the Supreme Court conclude that it is
not paper susceptible of forgery in its
legal sense, and that the offense for
which Anderson was tried was techni
cally no offense at all. The door of es-
cape, it will be seen, is narrow one.
In its construction of the State law the
court is to be presumed to be correct,
and as Anderson's release does not me-
cessarily involve the escape of his gull
ty colleagues in the returning board
from punishment, it would seem that
the general assumption that Anderson's
release was granted for political reasons
is premature, if not gratuitous. Nobody
doubts that the returning board were
guilty of great fraud in false declar-
ing the result of the election in 1876
The moral effect of their conviction and
punishment would undoubtedly be
most salutary in deterring others from a
repetition of the offense. The effect of
their conviction upon the Presidents
title would be awkward, but the title to
the office would itself be unchanged.
The President holds his office not by
virtue of any Louisiana election returns,
but under the provisions of the law
creating the electoral commission, and
of the action of the two houses thereun-
der. Alone among the Presidents, Mr.
Hayes has had his title judicially af
firmed. We may think what we please
in regard to the disposition made by the
electoral tribunal ofthelquestions which
were referred to it, and Of the grounds
of its action. For all that Mr.. Hayes is
President, and would remain SO if An
derson and the whole Louisiana return
ing board were in the penitentiary.
Consequently except for the moral effect
of their incarceration we do not see that
any especial Importance attaches to the
subject just now, or that any important
results are likely to follow one way or
the other from the decision of the Lou
isiana Supreme Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

4 BRIEF TREATISE ON PULMONARY DIS
a eases will be sent free to all applicants. Adj
dress OSCAR g. MOSES, Is Cortlandt St.. New
York. mar&
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A-Families in want ofCHoICE FAMILY FLOUR
will use the EDoM BRAND, which gives so great
satisfaction to our best hOuseke epers, always on
hand at
jan 8-tf RAKER a. RRO,o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

When your Baby is restless while teethipe
get Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup, a dose Of it viii re-
lieve the little sufferer at once. Only es cents
a bottle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

Attic aonr when our paper was put to press
Lass night. Bishop Andrews was delivering in
the NJ. E. Church South his interesting lecture
ION his missionary travels in the East.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

To avoid typhoid fever and other diseases sec
That the wells are properly cleaned out. and al
Nth removed from near your dwellings,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

we invite attention to advertisement of F. R.
Pierson. Florist, Of Tarrytown-on- Hudson. N.
Z" VINO VIII furnish choice plants by mail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26
Boots, Shoes, Hats, &c.

To describe all the articles in stock would fill
this paper. One earnest word to the reader ofthis
paper-if you buy for cash we desire your Gus
tom, and will save you 10 or Is per cent on every
dollar you spend. No prudent man will buy
goods at one dollar when he can come to our
house and buy the same article precisely at
seventy-five cents or eighty cents. In connec-
tion with our stock we have secured the exclu-
sive agency for the celebrated
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

For all points in the Southern States.
Mail Trains run daily except Sunday Ex-
press Trains leave daily.
For rates, reliable information of routes, map
bills, tickets and baggage checks. apply to
J. Fl. WOODWARD,
Ticket Agent, Staunton, Va.
c. G. DOYLE,
Pass. Agt, Staunton, Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD,
W. NJ. 8. DUNN, g. P. and T. Agent.
Epoipo COR md Cf1pf roor1R
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

CURIOUS FACTs.-It may perhaps be
not uninteresting to the general readers
of the Holy Bible, who are not acquaint-
ed with the fact, to know that the 10th
chapter of the End Book of Kings, and
the 37th chapter of Isaiah, are alike
The Book of Esther, has ten chapters,
but neither the words Lord nor God are
in it. The 21st verse of the 9TH chapter
of Ezra has in it all the letters of the
alphabet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

fxsR and Vegetables chespat YKAGERs and
always fresh.
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nISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER.
IL SHIP.-I have this It'll day of March,
bought out the interest of M. G. Bales in the
business formerly conducted under the name
of Stutz & Bales, and have admitted Geo. s.
Stutz as a partner to conduct the business
known as the SO cent Store. Hoping to receive
the same liberal patronage in the future as in
the past, am your obedient servant,
WALTER s. STUFF.
The business in future will be conducted un-
der the name of STUFF & SON. mar26-St
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n Extra Fine Mixed Cards. and name
tOIO cts, postpaid. 1. JONES 4 CO..,
NASSAU, MY.
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D. s. YOUNG
marlZ-tdS (yOmmi acio ORG

A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR
"A. SALE.-I offer for sale privately, a portion
Acres, as the purchaser may wish. Twenty
five or thirty acres, heavily timbered, and with.
in N miles of Fishersville Depot, on Ches. 4
Ohio Railrgad, in Augusta courtx
The qcality pf the land is first Fate, and has
new, ui1finished log house on it, with fine
springs, and stream of water running through
the centre of the place.
Terms accommodating. Call on or address
SAM'L H. STEELE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-26

RECOMMENDATION present indica-
tons, it would seem probable that Grant
will be thenext Republican candidate for
the Presidency.