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CA. RICHARDSON Is waiting to see YOU.

Mr.. II. L. SALoMoNsKY, representing the
well known mercantile tailoring establish
ments of Salomonsky & Co., of Richmond and
Norfolk. is now at the Va. Hotel, in our city,
and will be pleased to receive orders for cloth
ing. He guarantees to one and all styles and
workmanship unsurpassed by any merchant
tailoring establishment in the country. His
motto is to please, not for once, but forever.
He exhibits the finest line of foreign goods, in
Guiding English, French and German makes.
Nothing but the best goods sold. Mr.. Solomon
sky comes with best Of references, and his
houses arestrictly merchant tailoring establish
ments-all work made to order and NO stock of
ready made clothing Kept on hand. Any one
ordering from him will be sure to get just what
they order, made up in the most workmanlike
manner. He guarantees full satisfaction,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-19

Lexington will be 100 years old next July
and the Gazette says it will then have q centsn-
NAL. Will Lexington have celebration?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-19

REGIsTRATIoN.-Thel law in reference to reg
istration Of voters has been changed. The
books of registration in future will be kept
open one day only in cities as well as in the
country. They will be open on Tuesday, the
18th of May.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-19

LICENSE ON BILL POSTING Decided TO BE "UN-
CONSTITUTIONAL. ION last Friday party was
summoned before Mayor Balthis to show cause
why he should not be fined for posting bills
without license authorizing him so to do as
required by the city ordinance. After te4ring
the case the Mayor decided that "Restips bills
not being subject taxed by the State, that the
ordinance on that subject cannot be enforced"
RETURN OF REV. DIR. MARTIN.-The return of
Rev. DIR. Martin as Pastor of the M. E. Church
South of this city-being the fourth year-is
very gratifying not only to the members OF his
congregation. but to the community generally
with whom he is very popular, and by whom
he Is highly esteemed as an able and efficient
preacher and cultivated and courteous gem
tleman.
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s$NssN ~ all druggists and country merchant
everywhere. e. BAKER, Proprietor.
Richmond Va.

w 1NvESTORS.-FORS ALE-an excel
lent business property, on Main st., drst-
#oc particulafs address, L0ek Rox 2lS,
!anzz-u Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-19

HOMEMADE BOOTS AND SHOES
tiles for the manufacture of MEMS and Boys
BooTs and SHOES, and are prepared to supply
their customers with work sUparior to any
and see thair Improved styles, and be con-
WINGED that their work is the very best. They
guarantee their work to be exactly what it is
represented. Give them a trial and encourage
manufacturing at home, fah2G-tf
quality. and at the Lowest Prices for Cash, will
study their interest by examining my Stock
before purchasing. Don't believe every thing
you hear, but come and see for yourself, and
you will be convinced that the best real bar
gains in Boots and Shoes, are to be had at
. G. u. WELLER'S Boot. Shoe and Hat Store
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Twill buy pair Of fine Calf Box Toe hand
made Boots, every pair warranted, at
WELLER'S Boot and Shoe Store
81 will buy Lady's Good Morocco Shoe, and
81. so pair of the best quality, at
WELLER'S Boot and Shoe Store
Gentlemens fine Calf Box Toe and Plain Con-
gress and Buckle Caters, very low for Cash, at
WELLER'S Boot, Shoe and Hat Store
$1.25 will buy Misses good Morocco Shoe, at
WNLLESG Aupt and Shoe Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-19

LAKE HERRINGS! LAKE HERRINGS!!
have a Carload of these CHOICE FISH for
sale. Special terms for country dealers and the
trade generally, call On
w. 7@i''' , ~ &c. A. RICHARDSON.
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CPECIAL NOTICE.. G. Yeager's valuable
y Recipe Book, entitled .'RECIPES FOR
TIE WORLD hsa aeen reduced to 30 cts
The Book contriaS several hundred Reef pes for
making al kinds of Bread, Yeast, Cakes. Pas
try, buildings, Desserts, Preserves, Jellies. &c
An orders addressed to the Staunton SsEcTA.
TOR will receive prompt attention. : -.
Respectfully, ]. q. YEAGER,
Oct2-Bm Staunton Va
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BAKER BROS. have just received Lot o
those Nice Lake Herring:
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HARpEsrT's MARS OF 4IRLE GEoaRAARHY.-
Our readers are referred to the advertisement
Of Hardesty's Comprehensive Maps of Bible
Geography, in another place in this paper. It
i sskna s9 t. e the aeplus arg IN the
has received the most fiattering testimonials of
itsexcellent merits from Bible scholars wherev-
er it has been introduced. A copy of the map
may be seen at this office.
Y. NJ. c. AIR. J. w. Todd, leader for last
Sunday evening. read the 18th Chapter of Ro-
mans.
Prayer YES offered by Messrs. II. D. Peck,
VIM. g: BroWn, and Reg. Rqfr. Ana remarks
by Messrs Ransom, BArr, Hoover, Ker and Nell
son.
Mr.. A. N. Simpson will lead the exercises next
Sunday. Subject: the last chapter Of Romans.
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a GARn

To all who sgs. suffering from the errors and
indiscFetlOns Of youth, nervous weakness. ear
/ ~ decay. loss ofmanhood. &C.. / will send a re-
/ eipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by a naissiOn-
ary in South America. Send self-addressed
envelope to the Rev. Joseph T. Inmsn. StGsion
D. Bj6ts House, New York CSty. InO6 IL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-19

Fresh Vegetables viii be sold at low as the
lowest-call at Grange Hall &C WHEAT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-19

full line Of Gents and Boys' FHF Hats. as
on hand at the lowest Price for Cash, at
mar5 :" ~" C. r., WETT,ER,S
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Boots in Box Toe and Plain, very low, don't
fail to try pair of them. New Goods almost
daily, at WELLER'S Boot and Shoe Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-19

Sewing Machine buyers, notice the adver-
tisement of White Sewing Machince in another
column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-19

w. HI. Weller went East for his Spring
Stock ON yesterday, and will i'm a few
Days open a choice line of Dress Goods,
White Goods, Notions, de-, with all the
novelties of the season. Wait and see
his stock before purchasing. Extra i'm.
dueements to cash buyers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-19

Since our last report our flour and grain mar
ret has advanced some, with continued up
yard tendency.
ALEXANDRIA GRAIN MApxrr
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His closing injunction to teachers was, "teach
geography from the home standpoint"
At the close of Maj. Hotchkiss's address, the
announced that the Institute
waS open to general remarks and called upon
Mr. ". ]. Stout for some remarks upon the
subject Of Physical Geography" as he knew
that this subject bad received much attention
in his school.
In response, Mr.. Stout, after fey humorous
remarks upon the old textbooks on this sub
ject, paid . most beautiful and eloquent tribute
to the value and beauties of the study of phys
ical Geography" an extract from which we
publish in another column. He highly COM
mended Guyots Geography, which he charac-
terized as the grandest work ever given to the
people on this interesting subject.
Prof. Laid advocated the Importance of teach
ing child the idea of the of the earth,
and described, in an interesting manner, what
he had seen on a recent visit to the Maryland
State Normal School.
Major Hotchkiss admitted that the idea of
sphericity shonld be taught; but claimed that
no special attempt should be made to do SO,
until after the child bed been taught to look at
the earth vertically.
Dr. Sears, in q few remarks, threw OIL upon
the troubled waters of this vertical and sphe-
roidal discussion, and, pointing out the advan-
tages of both systems Of instruction, showed
how they could both be taught at the same
tine. He highly recommended to teachers
Cages Lie of Carl Ritter. z
MISCELLANEOUS REMARKS.
w. A. McCue urged the Importance of dis
cipline in the common schools, where All class:
es of children, good bad ignorant, intelligent,
&C., are thrown together. He was not in favo '
of any established rules, but thought the teach
er ought to adapt himself to circumstances
He believed in the use Of the RCD, in all kind
ness, but with determination ana hrmpess.-
He advised teachers to become acquainted with
their pupils and the parents. He believed in
teaching great deal outside Of the textbooks
and thought teacher ought to do all in his
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"N GALLONS
AOSOOO STONEWAR RE
MARRIAGES..

just arrived. Cheap FOR CASH.
mar12-2ts. LIPSCOMB & SOMERyII
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Obituaries are charged Jor at odcerffeino r1ies
N0ttces u deaths patbLished nrnk,litoaseI,r n
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-09-05
MY PILLOW AND

How brave and how strong, in the worlds rough
crowd
Where men at the shrine OF Msmmon are bowed
How glad and how gay in the glare OF the day,
When the din Of trade drives sadness away;
And then how feeble and weary and lone,
When night black wing DER the city is thrown
How cowardly weak, as 1 Wakeful lie,
Is known but to us-mv pillow and I.
Then the loves and hates that half forget
In HES busy hours, ere the sun is set,
Are pondered DER with q smile or o Year,
And whispered names Of the near and dear;
Or humbly muse on the wasted years,
OF vanished youth. with its hopes and fears,
TIL perchancoI startle the night with o sigh;
But we're used TO that-my pillow and 1.
We are right good friends, my pillow and IL;
tell it my wrongs, when no one is nigh,
And it neer reveals my confessions weak,
But kisses in pity my feverish cheek:
For ever recoils, with feigned alarm,
From the rough embrace Of my weary arm,
But gives me repose no treasure can buy;
A sacred tie binds us-my pillow and l.
1t knows full well, in he watches We keep.
'fvixt a whispered prayer and reluctant sleep =
1t knows full well how the shadows last,
Which passion and pride Ger the heart have
cast,
And it blots the tears that are vainly shed
Over hopes destroyed and ambition dead;
Then it brings forsetfulness by and by,
And We dream in peece-my pillow and l.
In the days and nights Of disease and pain,
1t has cooled the fire Of a wandering brain;
I: has iured me back, when I seemed to stand
On the shadowy brink of another land
Yes tempted me back with the gentle caress,
And soothed with its touches my cruel distress
Though others prove false. the world defy
To part or cstranse-lny pillow and l.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-09-05

Mr.. John NJ. SangstOn, minister resi-.
dent and consul general at Port an Prince,
Hayti, arrived from his post Of duty on
Saturday. Mr.. LAngston expressed him.
self as delighted with that country, and
says: The country, thepeople, the Gov
eminent, general society, and all these
enterprises that tend to intellectual and
moral as well as material development and
Advancement OF the people, are growing.
and afford subjects Of interest to any one
who takes pleasure in thinking about
things Of that character. The finest
specimens Of the negro race that have
ever seen are Haytians. Manly In form
and In manner, without any cringing in
disposition, or any servility In conduct.
always polite. respectful. brave and dar-
ing, the Haytian seems to concede to you
what he asks, and never fails to demand
everything that belongs TO him. You
never saw q Haytian, whether rich or
poor, an ordinary laboring man OF Sena-
tor, that he does not impress you with
that idea" Mr.. Langston expresses HIM
self as very hopeful Of the Haytian Gov
eminent He says that very special en-
phasls Is laid by the people upon educa-
don, and that y h an interesting fact that
the youth Of the cO1ntry are being now
especially we'll provided with educational
opportunities. He observes that the FORE
most people Of the Republic in point Of
education AMI their condition generally
compare favorably with those OF any other
country In the civilized world. As 70 the
Government, he saws 1t Is a matter Of
qualification to philanthropists and friends
there h bein9 brought about IN the Repub-
4 . n.,x,<4Af Ia. - AhfuDs that r.rnyptS n
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-09-05

the XcutpensieEs, 10 - Skune. naDs
marriages were consummA1ed h lele.
How Isabella spoiled the peueramns q
her mother and Louis Phlhppe ned noe
be told Christina continued her htriEues
against, and interferenccs With. The eSn.
stitutional government q The country IN
I'll 1854. when che was . seccod time
driven out d Spain. she was allowed 70
return In 1854. but became once more in-
tolerahle and was compelled b ~ acruss
the border In 1865. since which ttme she
has resided In France. The morals q
Christina afforded the model upon which
those o: her daughter Isabella were formed.
The old KlnR I9ohand. 10 scarcely
cofiined below - ~ 10 hR ogms ooe
Munoz. meaherd sAsroyA Icy guard
This conneceapu W1eoQenly mA11l6ed fog
eleven years. In lSA she punDo1l1 mar
ricd Munoz. who received the ~ Duke
Of RianzAres on he occastuA - . W1s
then announced that the - - besa
secretly married 4 Dcccubee. lo14 le0
than three months aftcr Fcrdln1nfa o1nGA.
"A statement WhAnh did ~ r1cslvo oall
credence from IL 0panias1A. Waoy-a1ett
not straightlaced In the matter q domestic
morality-have hong been scandalised BY
the shameless lives Of Christina and Isa-
bella.
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An lntere>tlng Fight.

AZ ~ planfafaoo- q Nj. IuneE, near
Like CITY. FloEida. most singular scene
occWed-the charming Of a thirtecn-foot
aligatpe by q sn&ttesnake. The snake
first saw the alligator. and with his rat
ties attracted The lafter's attention. Then
began the charming process. which lasted
fully half an hour. The alligator at first
turned his bead once or twice, but was
Immediately called to order by the rstsies
Of the snake. Toward the end IL the half
hour. with fixed eyes. the alligator moved
slowly toward his terrible enemy until
within striking distance, when the snake
curied himself more compactly. and with
al the strength he could muster struck
- alligseof. T0o Rnosat Cha aiiiga-
tar ohrok treDoio9 -1hea = Y By
n.aeie rnSNa - ciraza8, 66kw1ll
us0vuDnent ,peeuliR y tboSpecies, -
bus9ht his hil dc~a tpsa - snake ~isA
fsfn &dect Our ia1ugsk fbsn dispatch
t!Daligassx, ADD 1pnd Ahnf Tie snAhe
ha1Aised - ussa Tie aa1o n&ns-
'~1Gk 1ec2 90 ~ - f111hrSGahOe
JuUII
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-09-05

The story Of Charles Summers domestic
troubles IL told bv George w. Williams. q
colored orator 81 Cincinnati. who was In
Summers law Office at the time Widow
Alice Hooper became Mrs. sumner. She
was a viyaeious woman. he says. as at
tractiye In society as Sumnef.was cold and
dtgni6ed. Mrs.. Sumner was fond 81
evening parties, a. which she would enjoy
herself while her lord and master waited
solemnly at ore side. He would often
make specia, requests for his wife's de-
parture. which she would grant .. her
plsasGre. In Der desire 10 manage house-
hob, Affairs. also. Mn. Surooer o.t.n vexed
her husband by sweeping into the waste
basket al his clippings. systematically
arranged IN rows On the wall and fastened
by pins. The unconScniaI couple did ma
rssrrin long to-es.ker. Ono day SumneT
came to his o.foe with q darker ciood
than usual On his brow. SOFA his xife's
latter care b, end said. b tones hall of
alarm and half ~ Inquiry. Alec hns
gVne;- -Yss, 81. wss TIE s;euly rspeJ:
-AHce has Sozs.' md AsterrArd bUMD0
ouiy referred "a her from necessity.
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terry how she could have been such =
fool-how she could have been so blind.
Poor Madge! It was well for her that
Aunt Phemy blded her time IN tho sunny
chamber q home; bstte stin TIT che hnd
put her tiny old finger into he wheel Of
Gadge's fortunes and given II IN impetus
her way; for the day came before long
when NJ. Schenck could maintain his as
sumed role no longer, when 4ad9e found
out that Miss Hope Dom was his own
cousin, and when Aunt Phemy received
nom Boston the following note:
.OH. YoU DEARHsf AUNTY!-I know
you win open your eyes 90 wide you can't
half shut them again, and you VIII say I'll
sorts Of bitter sweet things to your dear,
bad, weak minded girl; but, aunty. I can't
help Il. know Il said Inever, HeeeT would,
but don't mind that. I've fallen awfully,
desperately In love, and some time an
going to be married-oh, Aunty Fee!-to
Mr.. Schenck. There! Your own
NADGK."
And Aunt Phemy both laughed and
cried; but Jack turned a somersault when,
six months after, he read the marriage
notice in New York paper. And Madge
found letter waiting for her on her return
from the bridal tour, In which was copied,
in big round hand. the last two lines Of
Highland Fora and the significant and
emphasized phrase beneath them, -Inever
will"
am afraid he never was invited to The
BircheS.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-09-05

charlottesville (va.l Chronicle. Aug. 23.l
When Hon. Il. T. ". Duke entered the
Confederate service in 1861 as Captain Of
Company A, Nineteenth Virginia regiment,
he carried with him an old sword which,
according TO the family tradition, was the
sword of DR.. Thomas Walker-the Col
onels great grandfathcr-who was Com
missiary General Of the Virginia troops
under Washington, in Braddock's army.
At the battle Of Sailors Greek, April 9Th,
1865. Colonel Duke, then commanding a
regiment in Gusts Lees division, was,
with the entire command, captured by the
Federal troops. The Colonel surrendered
to Lieut.. Cronert, In a New York regi-
ment, and requested his captor to preserve
his sword, acquaintiRg him with its value
as family relic. Captor and captured
then exchanged addresses and parted, the
Colonel to remain some months In john
sons Island prison.
Since the war several efforts have been
made to find out the Colonels captor, but
il was only a few months ago that his
present address was obtained, and letter
received from him contained the Informal
ton that the sword was still In his possess
sion. After some negotiations the sword
Was forwarded. and Is now In the Colonel's
possession.
II is quaint and singular looking old
weapon, triangular shaped, having three
cutting edges, solid silver hilt and
guards, Is Of the style known as dress
sword Of the time of Charles and Queen
Anne, and has doubtless danced at the
side of some gay cavalier In the days when
Church, King and State" was the cry. II
followed its owner 10 the Old Dominion.
and paced minue,s with his descendant at
court balls at Williamsburg, ran away with
him at Braddock's defeat, saw the Revo-
luton Of 1916, and now after being drawn
In O four-years' contest for the Lost
Cause. ard surrendered with heart. has
again returned TO whom II belongs. where,
we trust. it will remain unsheathed for
years to come.
DIR. Walker, the original owner Of the
sword, was quite n distinguished man In
the early history OF this and Louisa
counties, representing both Of these
counties time after time In the old House
Of Burgesses. He was the guardian Of
Thomas jefferson, and intimately connect
ed in public and private relations with
Washington. He was married twice, his
wives being Misses Thornton, first cousins
OF Washington. He held many important
Offices in Virginia, being member 81 the
Conventions Of lI75 and 1850. At one
time he owned the land upon which Char
louisville Is now situated, and he gave the
public square to the county to build the
courthouse. II Is said he could tide from
Gordonsvilie TO the Ohio river and sleep
every night of his journey on his own
ground. He IL buried at Castle Hill, the
residence of his granddaughter, Mira
William c. Rives. DIR. Walker left numer-
Gus descendants In this county, the Rives,
Nelson's, Maurys. Frvs, Gilmers. Lewises.
Pages and Dukes being descendants 81 his
children.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-09-05

man named Dunlop had the cruel fate Of
beholdiDg the murder of his wife and chill
dren. His own life was spared, but within
year he died of grief over these befeave-
ments. A Mr.. Mitchell. retufnine to his
| home after o short absence, found the bod
les Of his wife and four children. The
house was also on fire. Putting out the
| fire, he examined his children, to see il be
could discover anv life IN any one OF them.
One of them, girl, appearing 10 be still
alive. he carried her to the door, and vas
watching her struggles toward conscious
ness, when he suddenly saw Indians and
tories approaching. Mitchell hid himself
behind a log fence, and from that position
saw Newbury. tory, bury a Ratchet in
the skull of the wounded girl. A year
afterward Newbufy was arrested as spy
in the Mohawk Valley, and upon the ies.i-
mony Of Mitchell, was convicted and hung.
Similar scenes might have been witnessed
at the same moment in other homes Of the
village. Altogether forty-eight persons
were killed; sixteen Of whom were CONT
mental soldiers, and the remainder chiefly
women and children. A large number Of
prisoners were taken, and the viilige was
burned, and the cattle captured.
After the work o, destruction was ended
several attacks were made on the fort, but
all of them were repulsed. The settle
ment was in the possession of Brsnt and
Butler an entire day. Atnighifall the enemy
collected all their plumber and prisoners
and marching two miles from the settle
ment encamped for the night. The pris-
oners were IN q miserable plight, having
been drenched BY a rain that succeeded the
snow storm. The marcn was resumed
during the succeeding day. An aged
woman, who could not keep up IN the
march, was killed by the Indians. But the
morning following this march the captives
heard with JOY that it had been determined
TO release the women and children, with
the exception OF those Of two families
who were specially obnoxious to the tories.
Many mothers were separated from their
children by this otherwise kindly act, and
did not see them again till near the end Of
the war, when the captives were exchanged
for tory prisoners. Upon the morning
following the massacre, the dead were
buried in n trench dug within the fort.
When the released prisoners had returned
and consulted with their friends who had
escaped capture il was universally agreed
to abandon the place. Nearly all departed
for and lived till the end OF the war in the
Mohawk Valley. The succeeding summer
the fort was also abandoned, the old church
was burned by some tories, and the settle
ment of Cherry Valley no longer existed
When the war of the Revolution broke
out, TryOn county, in which Cherry VAL
ley was situated, had twenty-five hundred
men among its inhabitants; at the end OF
the var there were twelve hundred taxable
inhabitants, three hundred widows, and
two thousand orphans.