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SPECIAL NOTICES.

H@ THE GREAT HEALTH RE
STORER.-In all ages Of the world the skill and
scientific attachments of man have been direct
ed ia study OF the human system and dis
cOvery of the various ills to which it is heir. If
after years of constant application, some distin-
gu1shed physician has succeeded in compound
ing an agent by which the slightest ache may
be overcome, he has been hailed as a great
benefactor of his race, and with great propriety
the world have gladly sung pseans to his praise
This being proper, in the discovery of a remedy
for single disease, how much more indebted
are the whole human family ia the inventor Of
BAKERS BITTERs, Q medicine that has stood
the test Of tiWa, and proved a panacea for Dys-
pepsia, NiaffhDa, Cholera Morbus, Cramp
Choiic, Giddiness, Nervous Debility, Loss of APP
petite, and Sour Stomach, while the various
nostrums of Quacks and empires have -four
ished for an hour and then disappeared never
again to be revived.
BAKERS BITTERS are now used in hnrdreds
of families in Virginia as their only medicine,
and that they are appreciated even by medical
men as tonic of great vir2ne,is abundantly at
tested by hundreds OF certificates in the hands
of the Proprietor.
BAKERS BITTERs are compounded entirely
of vegetable extracts, which are so harmoni-
ously blended that all ages and sexes may use
them with benefit, and without tAs fear of
the slightest injury. Try tta4n by all means,
and then speak of them to the afflicted as they
deserve, q
Sold by all druggists and country merchant
everywhere. II. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond. Va.
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EXTRACT.
ponds EXTRACT,
The Peoples Remedy.
The Universal Pain Extractor.
Note: Ask for Ponds Extract.
Take no other.

SHEAR, for will speak Of excellenl
thinl.s.,
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thirty years, and for cleanliness and prompt
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Ponds atHaa
ContusiOns, Cuts, Sprains, are relieved
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Excoriations, Chahngs, Old Sores,
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removes discoloration and heals rapidly.
LADIES find it their best friend 1t assuaRes
the pains to which they are peculiarly
sphjeet,notabiy fullness and pressure i
the head, nausea vertigo, SC. It promptly
ameiiorates and permanently heals eli
kinds of tndammations and ulcern.
lions.
HEMORE Il HOLDS or pILESflnd in this The
only immediate relief and ultimate cure.
NO case. however chronic or obstinate can
long resist it's regular use.
vARICOSE VEINS. It ia the only sure cure
KIDNEY DISEASES. 1t has no equal for per-
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ciflc. It has saved hundreds of lives when all
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rheumatism are ali alike relieved, and
often permanently cured.
PHYSICIANSOf allschools who are acquainted with
Ponds Extract OF Witch Hazel recon-
mend it in their practice. We have letters of
communication from hundreds of Physicians,
practice. In addition to the foregoing, they
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Quinsy, Sore Throat, Infamed Ton.
sils, simple and chronic OiaErh0a, Ca
tarrh flor which it is . specific, Chill
blains, Frosted Feet, S4in8s Of
Insects, Mosquitoes, etc., Chapped
Hands, Face, and indeed all manner of
skin diseases.
TOILET USE. Removes Soreness, R0ughness
and Smarting, heals Cuts, Eruptions
and Pixaples. It reuives, inpigorates and
refSeshes, while wonderfully improving the
Complexion.
TO FARMERS-Pond's Extract. No Stock
Breeder, no Livery Man can afford to be With
out it. It is used by all the leailir& Livery
Stables, Street Railroads and first Horsemen
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Harness or Saddle Chafngs, Stiffness,
Scratches, Swe1lings, Cuts, Lacerations, Bleed
ings, Pneumonia, Collie, DiarrhRa, Chills,
Colds, &c, Its range of action is wide, and the
relief it affords i, prompt that it is invalua-
BILE in every Farm-yard as well as in every
farmhouse. Let it be tried once, and YOU
will never be without it.
CAUTION! Ponds Extract has Seen initiated.
The genuine article has ihe words Ponds
Extract blown in eaeh bottle. It is prepared
by the only persons living who ever
knew how to prepare it properly. Refuse all
other preparations Of Witch Hazel. This ia
the only article used by Physicians, and in the
hospitals of this country and Europe.
HISTORY and Usca Of Ponds, Extract.
in pamphlet form, sent free on application to
PONDS EXTRACT COMPANY, q 1sideu
Iaue. New York.
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y
A Singular Case.

A YOUTH WITH A MANIA FOR DIGGING
GRAVES AND FILLING THEM TOO.
On Friday last Edmund billiard, re-
siding near Oakley, in Caroline county,
came to this city on business, leaving
his son William, aged about thirteen
years, and negro man to clear up some
new ground. About the middle of the
day the negro went to where young
billiard was st work, and found that he
had dug in the earth what appeared to
be a grave. Upon questioning him as
to what it was for, hereplied: ITO bury
you in" and Immediately struck him a
blow with an axe in the back of the
neck, making terrible cash, following
it up with a blow on the throat, half
severing the windpipe.
The negro, after running about hum
bred yards, dropped to the ground ex-
hausted. Young billiard went to the
house and very coolly told his sister she
had better go and see to the negro, as he
was in bad way and would die if left
out in the cold by himself. The sister
had the wounded man properly cared
for, and it is thought he will eventually
recover, although very badly hurt.
billiard was arrested and sent on for
Indictment, and when asked what
prompted him to commit the crime, I'M
concernedly replied he had no particular
reason for it, but did it because he want
ed to. There had been no difficulty bes
tween him and his victim. 1t seems
that this youth had dug similar grave
not long ago, but failed to find tenant
for it. He seems to pc perfectly rational,
and talks freely about his crime without
hesitation or apparent conscious guilt
| The State, March 20th,
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FASHION NoTEs.-Collars and cuffs are wider
than ever.
The newest thing in hosiery is ribbed and
called Richelieu.
The black mittens Of our gfaGdmothers are
being handed around.
Kilt suits of gray and blue flannel are quite
fashionable.
English Derby walking hats will be very pop
ular this Spring.
Ehe fashionable ladies' umbrella is of dark
shade of brown.
Queen lsabslla's gtft TO her daughter-in-law
was crimson velvet court mantle, spperbly
embroidered with pearls.
The short walking dress for ladies is rapidly
coming into use. Aside from giving its possess
SCR an opportunity to show pretty foot with
out making show of it, this sensible fashion
gives them the full use of both their hands
while walking, and enables them to go home
with decently clean underskirts.
Dress eyer was, and ever will be, as cobwebs
spread ia the way Of Womans righteousness,
and am firm believer in the HebreY tradi-
ton that Eve frilled her apron of fig leaves be-
fore she had worn it day.-Perley Poore IN.
Washington Republic.
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SALES OF LAND ADVERTISED In TIE
ssSpECTATOR."

The following memoranda of sales OF tracts OF
land and houses and lots refer to lsales, pubic
and private, advertised in the columns OF TINS
paper to which, for particulars, attent1on
s specially called:
PUBLIC SALES OF LAND.
Frif1nu April 5.-Messrs. Shelley, Bumgardner
and Mathews. trustees, will sell. in Lewis
burg. the "Stuart McClung" lands, lately
owned by R. ]. Glendy, containing between
1890 and 400 acres These lands are among
The very best grazing lands in the blue grass
region.
Saturday, April 6th.-G. M. Harrison and D. s.
Young, Com'rs, will offer for sale in front OF
the Courthouse, the farm new in the posses
sion of Geo. Bateman, containing l56 acres ~
ing on Christians Creek,
Thursday, Aprtl llth.-D. s. Young, CONF, Will
offer for sale on the premises, " acres OF iand
near Valley Mills being that part ofthe Lewis
Keller tract partitioned to Jacob f. Keller.
SATURDAY. Apqil 20-A. H. II. Stuart, com'r, Will
sell so acres of fine land, near New Hope
Improvements good.
Thursday, April 25-S. H. Letcher, special com'r
will sell in front of the courthouse in Gov
ington, Allegheny county, a tract of land, on
Smiths creek containing between three ana
four hundred acres, now in possession OF faul
Gleason, Esq.
Saturday April 27h.-Messrs. Bumgardnsr,
Cochran and Craig. Com'rs, will sell llo acres
of valuable land, situated near Churchvllle
Augusta county.
LANDS OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.
Mr., JOHN GLOVER offers for sale 1888 acres OF
good land, lying on both sides OF c. q y.
railroad, miles West of Craigsville.
SAMUEL II. srRELE offers for sale privately q
portien Of his Home Farm, near Ftshersville,
In this county. He will sell la5 or l4o acres q
vhs purchaser may wish, with Is or 30 acres
heavily numbered. Address Samuel n. Steele,
Waynesbere'.
Mr.. JACOB sHkEcKH1sz offers for sale his fne
farm ef2eO acres W miles from staunton. This
farm is limestone, land, well improved, and one
Of the best in Augusta county. Thsimprove-
ments are first-class, and it has on 1t two Or
chards Of fine fruit, Running water passes
through about rs acres Of fine meadow land,
and there fine spring near the dwelling.
JACOB HOOVER offers for sale two tracts OF graz
ing land in Highland county, one of LIS and the
other of zoos acres.
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apr2

Mr.. M. D. Conway has been talking
to. Mrs. Chataway, the keeper of Shaks-
peare's house, about Gen. Grants visit
to Stratford, and repeats her plain
speech in the Cincinnati Commercial:
Generally" said she, People who
come here seem to have some interest
in the place. Gen. Grant walked about
with his eyes fixed on the f1oor-what
there was on the floor don't know
He didn't look at anything at all--not
at the pictures nor at the relics; and
he didn't say word till he was going
out of the front door; then he said,
THANK you.' That was the only speech
he made here. Mrs. Grant seemed to
like it. And when she was in this room
looked at the open fireplace, and said
she could imagine Mrs. Shakespeare 60
ing about with the little baby William
in her arms, patting him and hushing
him when he cried there in the big
chimney corner. All that was pleas
ant of Mrs. Grant; but Gen. Grant,.
This sentence was completed and puno-
tuated by the ascending point Of Mrs.
Chataway's nose.
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UTERINE DISEASES.
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Women's Hospital New York City,
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Diseases peculiar to Women."-JOHNP P. NET
TEAUR, NJ. D. L. L. d. of Virginia.
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tions."-J. M, ALLEN. M. D., OF North Caro-
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ICAL ASSOCIATION OF VA. Lynchburg.
Full proof of all claimed sent free upon appli-
package.
PRICEs-.Water, 81 case of l doz. u gal. bottles.
Mass. 81 package-$5, Il doz. sent postpaid.
Essence 81 bottle-$5 for half dozen. - 4
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salG by GEo; ", NAY CO..
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WHY WOMEN DELIGHT IN DELICIOUS Cos
s1P.-The following remarks on this subject we
find in the Washington Republics Boston let
ter. They are as applicable here as in Boston:
"It used to be popularity supposed, though we
think the date of that belief must be put very
far back, that gossip was the particular amuse-
ment and almost exclusive privilege of old
women. Whoever believes in progress, will
readily understand that so precious a right
could not be permanently held as a monopoly.
and that it must perforce gradually be enjoyed
by the female sex, generally Independent Of
age or condition. Whatever sthe rationale of
the subject the fact is incontestable, that 1t Is
now the rarest thing in the world to find Wo-
man out of her teens who is not practiced Cos
sip! Woman is fond of new gowns, admira-
ton, theatres balls, but far greater luxury
than all of these is regular, good gossip
Grant favorable conditions-awi winter afternoon,
warm hearth, snug boudoir, q congenial fe-
male companion, and no fear of interruption,
then nothing in the world can equal the de-
light which properly constituted woman
takes in a talk all round about her acquaint-
ances. Let us at once say that we are bringing
no heavy charge against our fail friends.l Their
passion for gossip is no heinous offence, and
in the eyes Of satirists, among whom we should
grieve to be enumerated, it could, at the worst
be treated as an amiable foible. Some stupid
people have rushed to the conclusion that wo-
men are fond Of gossip because they are ill-na-
tured. Never was a conclusion more wide of
the mark! Facts known about people may be
clear, still they are necessarily limited but the
field for suggestion of motiove is boundless
and here it is that gossip finds ample scope for
its energies, and diverts itself so deliciously.-
We by no means assert that gossip does not end
and, indeed, invariably end-by being more
or less ill-natured but it does not at all follow
that ill-nature originated it. When you have
said that q man is a "rattling good fellow" or
that a woman is ''sweet, amiable creature"
you have about exhausted the language of en-
comium, andIthen, if the conversation has to be
continued, gossip must step:in. The subjects of
gossip are of course very various. but no doubt
the choice morsels the real tid-bts of gossip are
those facts possibilities which arise out of the
relation of the sexes. The most interesting
thing to a woman is Man in the relation to
Woman and consequently the most common
and delightful theme Of gossip is what man is
in love with what woman. Obviously the ques-
ton assumes various shades of interest, begin
ming with the calflove of two young things
just fresh from school. and ending with mys-
ferrous elopement. The enquiry can be carried
through three stages: Whom did he love?-
Whom does he love? Whom is he likely to
love next? 1t is plain, in these enquiries, a
piquant answer is more sought after than ac-
nursery of much false news.'
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BR1EFs.-The Circuit court is still in session !;
will probably adjourn this week.
The poisoning Of the cherry and the peach
give to the face of nature the pink and white
complexion SO much desired by earth's fair
daughters.
Now is the time to plant flowers. The Gull
tivation and care of a single simple plant will
improve our moral natures more than many
lectures.
It is not so much the "dollar of our daddy"
that the young man wants, as it is the dollars
OF her daddy
The Biblical injunction to "love your neigh
ber as yourself is all very well, unless her hus-
band objects.
Bundles of"April Fools were exhibited on
our streets yesterday and were selling cheap
The 3lst of March proved a bad anser ov,sns
goose-bone prophets.
"Hab you one OBJ desc calendars what parses
ober into de next year ?" is what a eolored gen.
tleman enquired of our devil last week.
The most phoolish phool of all phools is the
April phool. who phools himself when trying
to phool other phools.
happier things"
Sang the maiden when she couldn't find her
pull-back strings.
Was it fear, bashfulness or Indifference that
caused Ferguson to avoid the pearly gates of
amateur journalitma
Little slx-year eld-"Auntie, expect you
had better lay down and go to Sleep" (After q
pause) "Well, reckon about the time you
| would be asleep Uncle would say-'Auntie how
do you spell capitol?"
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THE SUNDAY ExCURsIoN.-The excursion,
which was to have left here on last Sunday to
attend the baptism of a number OF colored per-
sons at Harrisonburg fell through, owing to
the lukewarmness and opposition Of some
members of the church here The committee,
headed by DR.. Andersen, worke industriously
to raise the amount required, but, falling short
about five dollars, they had to give it up, and
tho money was refunded to the purchasers OF
tickets. The committee desire to return their
thanks to a number of white gentlemen, who
gave them all the assistance they could in GET
ting up the excursion. The DR.. announced
that on the 18th of April they will get up an
excursion which will be sure to Ego off,
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The best New York EARLY Rose potatoes. and
the finest and the cheapest, at YEAGER's.

WAYNEsBoRo' ITEMs-The Waynesboro'
Tribune of the 9th ult, contains the following:
son yesterday morning Mr.. VIM. A. Sidres
arose early and kindled a fire after which he re-
tired: shortly after he smelt some clothing
and hastened into the room where the IRE was
kindled, found that his.wife's dress which had
been left on chair had taken fire and burned
up The bottom of the chair in which the dress
was lying was also consumed.
son Monday night as Miss Smith WHO'S stay
ing with Mr.. John Hill went up stairs prepara-
tory to retiring, she found the room filled with
smoke, and on Investigation found that shawl
and dress lying on trunk near the banisters
had taken fire and been burned up. The fire
had taken hold of the trunk and banisters and
but for the timely appearance of Miss Smith
serious consequences would have resulted
It Is supposed that the fire was conveyed to the
articles of clothing by some one with lighted
candle.
"Guy Buckner, of Green county, whose sad
death by the use of strychnine voluntarily ad-
ministered, in his list year, was once we'll
known in this place as student attending the
school Of Hon. Shelton F. Leake.''
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ACQUITTED OF A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Isaac M. Powell who was tried in the
County Court of Rockingham county
on the charge of wrecking freight
train on the Valley division of the Ball
timore and Ohio railroad, near Cowan's
Crossing, last November, by which the
and fireman were killed, was
acquitted last Tuesday afternoon.
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THE DEBATE CONTINUED.-On the last two
Friday nights the Young Mems Debating So
ciety debated the question, whether Gov Hol-
liday should have vetoed the Barbour Bill, and
the same question will be debated next Friday
night. The debaters have acquitted themselves
with Ifrch CREDIT and the debate, which has
taken wide range. has elicitsd much interest.
On last Friday night, the affirmative was ad-
vocated by Messrs. H. L. Hoover, L. M. Bum
gardner and A. G. Stuart; and the negative, by
DIR. Hamilton and Heber Ker.
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MORTAL1TY.-In family of four per-
sons living few miles from Charleston,
w. Va, there has recently been a re-
markable mortality. The family con-
sisted of Wilson Dixon, his neither, and
two sisters. Mr.. Dixen was first at
tackled and died of pneumonia, then
his mother, and then one of his sisters,
and the remaining sister is now ill with
the same disease.
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THE MoFFErT LIQUOR REGIsTER.-There has
heen complaint in various parts Of the State
that the Moffett Registers have indicated lately
q remarkable diminntion in the sale Of liquors,
and has given rise to the question, whether
less has been sold, or whether there has been
neglect to turn the crank of the Moffett Regis
ter 20
The receipts from the Moffett Register for five
months in Staunton were as follows: October,
S769.75; November, s437.27; December, S5SO.5l !;
January, 1868. 80; February, 1868 .O6.
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TEMPERANCE MEETING IN MoNTEREY-A
public temperance meeting was held in the
Courthouse in Monterey, Highland county,
which was addressed by Rev. c. S. M. See, DR..
n. H Jones, DIR. Patterson, and Prof. Butcher Of
Doe Hill. One of the speakers lamented the
absence of the ladies. Weare surprised to learn
that the ladies did not attend for they usually
take great interest in temperance meetings,
and do great deal of good. Unless the ladies
take interest in the cause, there is but little
prospect that it Will prosper. They are the in
nOcent and greatest sufferers from the monster
vice of intemperance, and should exert all their
potential influence to abate its terrible conse.
quences, which are "evil and only evil, and
that continually" We hope the ladies will not
only enlist in the temperance army, but that
they will heroicly march in the front ranks,
for where they lead, the gentlemen will be too
gallant not to follow.
Shad cheaper than Lake Herring at
YEAGER'S,
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FOOT SEVERELY CUT ACCIDENrALLY.-We
learn from the Lexington Gazette that "a son of
Mr.. Festus Brown, living near Mechanicsville,
in Rockbridge county had his foot nearly sew
cred by the blow of an axe in the hands Of an
Ntfer youth, on Thursday last. Atlast accounts
the boy was 4oins Esll,'i
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sFggcK WITH sToNE.-On the Goth ult, on
the top Of The Aileghany Mountaip,-the scene
OF the "battle of Allegheny" during the war
in an alteration between Thos. Galford and
Michael Beard, near the residence of the latter,
Beard struck Galford in the face with large
stone. infiicting serious injury.
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CoMPLIMENTARY.-The Lexington Gazette
copied the Spectators notice of the new hard
ware firm of Messrs. Frank Alexander, of this
city, and f. f. Myers, of Lexington, and added
the following complimentary remark y
"Our best wishes are extended the new firm
Prompt, reliable business men, both. They
must succeed"
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THE ATHENEUM.-This is the title of an ex-
cellent monthly magazine, published atSpr1ng-
field Illinois, at 81 per annum containing lit
erary gems-the productions of the best au-
thors. Subscriptions can commence with any
number Address-'The Atheneum," Spring
field Illinois.
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YIN. G. A.-Last Sunday evening, Mr.. j. p
Guy, in the absence of the regularly appointed
leader, conducted the exercises of the Y. M. q.
A. He read the first chapter Of Corinthians
and commented appropriately, after which Mr.,
W. A. McCue also addressed the meeting.
Mr. Heber Ker will have charge of the meet
ing next Sunday, which, it be remembered, is
the first Sunday in the month, when ladies are
cordially invited to be present. Subject-2nd
chapter of Corinthians. Time-419 O'Clock, T. M.