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90. 900 FARMER

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Dairy Farming. how to treat Horses Cattle,
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Address T. A. MILLER, Philadelphia.
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EXTRACT.
ponds EXTRACT,
The Peoples Remedy.
The Universal Pain Extractor.
Note: Ask for Ponds Extract
Take no other.

Hear, for I will speak Of excellent
thin,,s.''
FUNDS EXTRACT The great Vegetable
rain Destroyer. Has been in use over
thfrty years, and for cleanliness and prompt
curative virtues cannJt be exceled.
chAA8 DEN! NO fsmily can afford to be without
Commissions, Cuts, Sprains, are relieved
almost instantly by external application
Promptly relieves pains of Burns, Scalds,
Organizations, Cl,afings, Old Sores,
hofls, Felons, Corns, etc. Arrests in
tiarmation, reduces swellings, stops bleeding,
removes discoloration and heals RAPIDLY.
La DIES find it their best friend. It assuaees
the pains to which they are peculiarly
subleot-notably fullness and pressure in
the head, nausea vertigo, &c. It promptly
amellorates and permanently heals al
kinds OF 1nfiamniattons and ulcera.
HEMORRHOIDSo or pILESAnd in this the
only 1mIediate relief and ultimate cure
Nc case, however chronic or obstinate can
long resist its regular use
VARICOSE VEINS. 1t is the only sure cure.
KIDNEY DISEASES. 1t has no equal for der.
manent cure.
BLEEDING from any cause For this it is a spe.
other remedies failed to arrest bleeding from
nose, stomach, lungs, and elsewhere. :
TooTnACAE, Earache, Neurnigi. and
often permanently cured.
PHYSICIANS of all schools who are acquainted with
mend it in their practice. We have letters Of
commentator from hundreds al Physicians,
many of whom order it for in their owl
practice. In addition to the foregoing, they
order its use for Syvellings of all kinds
yauinsy, Sore Throat, Inflamed Tom
sis, simple and chronic Diarrh1n, Ca.
tarrll flor which it is specific, Chill.
b1ains, Frosted Feet, Stings OF
Insects, Mosquitoes etc., Chapped
Hands, Face, and indeed all manner Of
skin diseased
TOILET USE, Removes Soreness, Roughness
and Smarting; heals Cuts, EruptiOns
and Pimples. 1t TevipeS inrigordtes and
rstrsshes, while wonderfully improving the
Complexion.
TC FARMERSEP0nd's Extract. No Stock
Breeder, no Livery Man afford to be with
out it. It is used by all the Leading Livery
Stables Street Railroads and first Horsemen
in New York City. 1t has no equal for Sprans,
Harness 9r Saddle Chafngs, Stiffness,
SlaAches, swellings, Cuts, Lacerations, Bleed
ings, Pneumonia, Collie, Diarrh9a, Chills,
Colds, &c. Its range of action is wide, and the
relief it affords il prompt That it is invalua-
bic in every Farm-yard as well as in every
house. Let it be tried once, and You
will never be without it.
CAUTION! Ponds Extract has Aeen initiated.
The genuine article has the words Ponds
Extract blown in each 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 is
the only article used by Physicians, and in the
hospitals OF this country and Europe.
HISTORY and Uses of Ponds Extract,
in pamphlet form, sent free on application to
PONDS EXTRACT COMPANY, So Maiden
Lane. New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

supply the wants of largely increased
population. Its construction attests the
skill and ability of the city engineer,
Captain Donald Allen. That department
in future should be made self-sustaining.
POLICE.
The Police force is active, vigilant and
effective. Numbering less than any
place know of equal population, with
only from six to eighteen months expe.
rience, respectively, they have succeeded
in the discharge of their duty beyond
my expectations, and in my opinion
give promise of a proficiency rarely at
tanned in small city.
There were $50 arrests from July,
1876, to January, 1877; 1852 from Jam
uary, 1877, to July, 1877, and 1913 from
July, 1877, to January, 1S7S-aggre.
eating COG. The amount of fines assessed
and paid into the treasury is $751;. 80;
amount worked out in the chain-gang,
$l66. 05-aggregating, S93S.37.
ORDINANCES.
I specially desire to call your attention
to Recommendation made some months
ago, that the city ordinances be revised
and put in convenient shape. 1t is a
need felt more and more, and one that
can he supplied with small cost.
According to the provisions of the
charter, you are empowered, among
other things, to provide by ordinance:
"To restrain Migrants, and expel from
the city persons of lewd, indecent and
disorderly conduct, who have not resided
in the city more than one year."
To require and compel the abatement
and removal of all nuisances within the
city.
To prevent the coming into the city of
persons having no Ostensible means of
support, and of persons who may be
dangerous to the peace and safety of the
city.
l would recommend the passage of an
ordinance that will meet each case.
CONCLUSION.
I am warranted. from personal OBJ
servation, in saying that Staunton will
bear favorable comparison with the
cities and towns of our country in regard
to order, prosperity and contentment of
the people. Our taxes are as low as in
the most favored places where improve.
ments necessary to thrift and comfort
have been carried forward. But the
times demand, and we should be pre-
pared to practice the most rigid economy.
The maintenance of such policy our
geographical situation and the manifold
resources by which we are surrounded,
give us reasonable hope that manufacto-
ries will soon spring up to give fresh i'm.
petus to our growth and prosperity.
VIM. L. BALTHIS,
Mayor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

There are sixteen teachers, with an
average number of 459 pupils to EACH
Vocal music is taught in all the schools
by DIR. Brown, with satisfactory results.
These schools are growing in popular
favor each year, and will, Of course, re-
ceive the fostering care they so richly
deserve.
The street improvements have gen.
orally being of substantial character.
Much work is still needed in the way of
grading and paving, but the severity of
the times admonishes US to approach new
schemes with caution. Necessary repairs
should not be neglected, and the APP
proaehes to the different schools, public
and private, ought, in my opinion, to be
specially cared for, and none of them re-
main without good dry pavement.
POOR.
The poor department, under the care
of Overseer Kurtz, is well and economi-
cally managed. The number of paupers
on his list, running from July 1st to jan
uary LIST, average IS per month. OF that
number IS are white, and 81 colored.
inmates comfortably situated and doing
well. ''"' '"1
FIRE.
OurEire Companies are well organized
and differed. They never fail to dc
effectual work when their services are
needed. That department should he
cared for and kept properly equipped.
find, upon consultation with the chic
engineer, that mulch of the hose is defec
tive and that 800 feet of new is now
needed. He is also of opinion that plugs
should be place.. at the following points
One at the corner of Lunatic Asylum
garden; one on naioratia street, nea,
the residence 6f w. H.Weller; one OF
Lewis street; neal the residence of 3
r. Fifer, and one on Augusta street, reai
the old toll gate. ! submit bis opinion.
to Your favorable consideration.
WATER.
Since the completion ofthe new water
works, the city is amply supplied will
water in every part. 1t has capacity II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
MARRIAGES..

KoINKR-KoINER.-Att the residence of the
brides father near Waynesboro', Feb. 9th,
Mr.. Benz. Koiner to Miss Mollie, daughter of
David ID. Koiner, ESQ.
LEoNARD-KoINER.-At the residence of the
brides mother, near Waynesboro', Feb. 9Th
Mr.. HeZ. Leonard to Miss Sallie Koiner,
daughter of Mrs. Polly Koiner.
ATwooD-JoHNsoN-Nea Henderson, N. c., on
the 30 inst, by the Rev. John r. Barker,
Robt. T. Atwood Of Michigan, and Miss Liz
PINK ERToN-LoGAN.-On the 3lst ult., at the
residence Of the BRIDES father. In Fairfield,
Gilmore, Mr.. VIM. G. P;nkerton to Miss Esta
G. daughter of Vim. z. Logan, Esq, formerly
GRosE-LoUNY.--On the 9th inst, at the resi-
dence OF The Eride's father Mr.. j. G. Loury, in
HHnsersvi,le, w. Va, by the Rev. Il. M
wheeler, Mr.. Wn II. Crosse of Covington,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates.
Notices of deaths published 0rat,sitously.
CoNRAD-In Harrisonbu rg, on the 10th inst,
at the residence of his sister, Mr.. VIM. Con.
rad.
WITHRow.:In Brownsburg, Rockbridge coun-
y,Sunday Jan. 9th, VIM. WithrOw aged 81
years. He was buried in New Providence
grave yard.
SPITLER.-Att the residence of her son, in Page
CO., Feb. l, Mrs. Mary Splitter consort of Alb
days.
CRAvER.-In Churchville, Jan. 18th, Mrs. Sarah
Crayer, wife OF John s. Craver and daughter
OF Martin Roher, Esq, aged AZ years. Quiet
and gentle In health-patienti in suffering she
endeared herself to her associates, and her
FAMILY mourn the loss to themselves of a long
devoted wife and mother. She was a mein-
per or the 1. Q. G. I, for many years and was
buried with the honors of the order.
DRUMMOND-On January 29th 1878 at the resi-
dence OF her son-in-faw, Gideon KratZer,
ESQ.,, near Linvills. in Rockingham county,
Mrs Elizabeth Irummond. relict of Edmund
Drummond, decd, aged 81 years 10 months
and days The deceased was a member of
the omitted Brethren Church for the last forty
years of her life, and died in the hope of q
blessed Immortality beyond the grave.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

Y. M. C. A.-The Y. M. c. A. Hall was again
filled on Sunday evening last. and the exerci-
SEES very interesting.
Mr.. George P. Baker had charge Of the meet
ing and, after prayer and the singing of two
beautiful songs, read and commented upon the
18th chapter Of Romans. The meeting was al
SO appropriately addressed by!Messrs WA. Nc
Cue, w. G. Brown and DR.. Hamilton.
Mr.. George NJ. Harrison will conduct the ex-
ercises next Sunday. Subject 18th chapter Of
Romans
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

LAKE HERRINGS! LAKE HERRINGS! /!
A carload of these choice fish just received; Il
bbls, Il bbls and Kits; they will be SOLD at the
lowest cash rates. County and city dealers
SUPPLIED al Wholesale prices. For sale by ="
@. A. Richardson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

A shipwrecGed sailor waiting for q sail is like
a business man sitting at home nursing cough
or cold. Get DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and be
cured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

EUTAw HOUSE, BALTIMoRE-Capt. William
]. Wash, who will be remembered in this COM
munity as the son-in-law of Prof A. J. Turner,
has BECOME proprietor Of that popular hotel in
Baltimore known as Eord,s Eutaw Hotel. He
has been the superintendent of this house for
several years past and has made himself very
nopular with the Travelling public ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

EXCURSION TO S. C.-The Walker Guards Of
Richmond will make an excursion to Charles
ton, 8. G. on the 18th inst, to attend military
demonstration tae1eon tie I'D dag Of february.
Tickets will be sold from Staunton to Charles
ton and return at the reduced rate of $500,
good for ten days. This arrangement will af-
ford the opportunity for cheap trip to South
Carolina and return.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

8. S. MISSIONARY SOCIETY.-The Staunton
Methodist Sunday School Missionary Society
Of this place elected the following officers for
the ensuing year on last Sunday morning: ].
w. Newton, President; D. E. Strasburg, Vice
Presidenti ]. Mat. Fafer, sec.i G. w. Snuff,
Treasurer: A. w. Bondurant, Charlie Potter,
Rich'd johnson, C. NJ Parker and o. Hammond,
Directors. - .''' -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

The VALLEY DIRECToRY.-Mr. Humphrey.
the agent Of Messrs Sheriff & Co., Directory
publishers, has finished up Staunton and has
gone to Harrisonburg for the purpose of Can
wasting that town for the forthcoming Direc-
tory of the Valley from staunton to Harper
Ferry. We commend him to the citizens OF
Harrisonburg as reliable gentleman and
worthy tie support Of business men. This
Directory will be very good advertising me-
dunn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

LADIES!-Buy your Underwear at Perry &
Ten Broeck's. They invite and challenge COM
parison with quality and prices Of any New
York house. Do not be deceived, but investi-
gate their goods before sending away your or
ders. 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

the
Honor
%
dtoth
% Oh together and
of
A1 instruments accompanied by guarantee or years
herentS Styles OuaIitv
andh Church
hn.an j. n. BRENANIAN General Agent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

HEIFEl.c Taken UP, by tae sub
! p scriber, on hls premises, between Dayton,
and white spotted. no marks, supposed to be q
year old. The owner Is requested to come for
Award, prove property, pay charges, and take he
way.
jan29-3t B. F. MICHAEL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

''Kalorama was very dull, and wers it not
that Tom Doyle, who has this Summer been
hooked and is held by silken cord, and TUCKER
and Brooke are both engaged, and hence can
stay at home sometimes, and Stout can't get
out of sight Of the Hill, and Col. Skinner has
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the Fall.
Mr.. c. A. Richardson very deaf witness was
called had known defendant as an insurance
agent, but was so deaf that this was all the in
formation that could be gotten out of him and
he was ordered to stand aside
Here the testimony for the plaintiff was clos
ed and witnesses for the defense introduced and
sworn.
TESTIMONY FOR DEFRNIARy.
Mrs. PAMELA Ruggles testified that she had
known Mrs. Scruggs at Kalorama. Saw de.
PENDANT there frequently. When he came tc
see her Mrs. Scruggs would always come down
and sit with them This was her habit.
Mr.. J. F. E. at one time visited Mrs. s. quite
frequently. thought he had stopped because he
had found out that she had no money.
Miss Maria Louise Jabber had met Mrs
Scruggs at variety Springs, whilst there she
received much attention from Mr.. A. K. an6
Mr.. F. s. Saw a letter to her frOpt NJ. Roches
| ter. She admitted that she had known hiaE
for many years and had came to Stanton hop
| ing to renew the embers of love affair which
had existed between them many years ago.
| Though she found it rather difficult work. sh'
, thought she would ultimately prove successful
She was very &nxioSs that neither Mr.. r. no
Mr.. S. should know anything about her receiv
| ing the letter.
| Isabella Beverly Sharp-had known defend
ant for twenty-five years, was intimate will
him and did not believe he would enter int
any matrimonial arrangement without con
| sulting her. He had always aspired to be consi
| dered firt. He was progressing man il
manner and appearance and once told her tina
the secret of his SOCIAL suacesg W;sss that he al
ways talked to people about what iFtersFto'
them most, for instance he talkedFo Mr.. strib
ling about schoolgirls, to Mr.. Patrick abou
billiards and to Mr. Effinger aboutlawyer's fees
On the same principle he always talked t.
ladies about love and matrimony. He admit
ted that he never meant business but wa
conscientiously opposed to matrimony AM
wouldn't msry Queen victoriaand all her chill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

Mother medicnein the world was ever given
such test of it's curative qualities as Boschee's
German Syrup. In three years two million
four hundred thousand small bottles of this
medicine were distributed free of charge by
Druggists in this country to those afflicted with
Consumption, Asthma, Group, severe Coughs
Pneumonia and other diseases of the Throat
and Lungs, giving the American people unde-
niable proof that German Syrup will cure them.
The result has been that Druggists in every
town and village in the United States are rec
ommending it to their customers. Go to your
Druggist, and ask what they know about it,
Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size. Three
doses will relieve any ease. For sale by DR.. N.
WAYT & BRO. and G. w. MAY & Co. decl8-eow
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-27
COMPREHENSIVE.


90. PARTNERSHIP HAVE THIS DAY EN-
- tired into q co-partnership with the firm
Of jos WALTON Il CO.. of Pitfsbprg, Pa, un-
der the firm and style Of A. LAMBERT 4 co.
for the purpose OF carrying On a general whole
s .1eo and reta business at No. "a Carondelet
We are prepared to deliver coal TO planters by
the boat, barges or parts OF boats, and to supply
steamships, steamboats,, manufactures cotton
presses and families with the best qualities 81
Plftsburg. Camel and Anthracite Goals at the
lowest market rates.
Mr.. 8. M. Boyd will be found with the new
firm, ready TO serve his friends and patrons al
heretofore. A. LAMBERT
JOSEPH WALTON Il co.
New Orleans. February /, 1873. fe2o In
1OPARTNERSHIP.-T UNDERSIGNED
~ have this day formed a copartnership under
the firm name Of SHEEHAN d HENDERSON,
for the transaction Of a Western Produce and
Provision business, to DO carried on at NomSN
PoYdras street, between Camp and MagazinSW
THOMAS sHEEHAN,
jas B. J. HENDERSON.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-27
FOR SALE.

L'OK sALE-A SECOND HAND BOILER.
4 steam aud mud drum For particulars ap-
ply to Superintendent Of the Crescent City Live
Stock Landing and Slaughterhouse CONT any.
at Stock Landing, Or % Carondelet street. back
Office. fen 3k
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-30

allowed to accumulate, and which, if
funded at at all, should have been re,.
tanned as . home debt at q moderate.
interest 10 the hands and under the
control vf the tax payers of the state.
We are glad to note that the able voice
Of Judge ireland is now raised gener-
ally iu behalf of sound financial views.
He deuounoes oharlatanism 10 natiqu-
al as we'll IS in state finances. "Thsra>
is no government ip the, world" he
says, paying such interest assTexas
and the United States Hs. scouts
the thought Of continuing the measure
Of selling more interest bearing bonds
to raise money torasume specie pay
ments, and oalling the stupidity or the,
robbery statesmanship. He il. for, res.
placing the national bank circulation.
and on the whole he commends him.
self-unconsciously, Of course-to the
rapidly growing greeuback persuasion
Of the State.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-30

usual, recognized and legal means Of
carrying on the public business and
Furnishing violators of the law. But
during and since the war a horde Of
blackmailers has been abroad In the
country, protected and paid by Gov.
ernment. They are terror to honor.
able business man. and in other days
would not have been tolerated. The
debate in the Senate will do good if it
helps to abate the nuisance. REX.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-30
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
March 81, 1878.

M0rcn Il, 1910.
It is hardly worth while to quarrel,
as some Democratic papers are doing
with the Court which has released
Anderson at New Orleans. He ought
to have been punished, and nothing
but a technicality seems to have saved
him. He intended to commit forger'
y, and to effect by it change in the
result of the vote OF Louisiana. The
Court decides that the forged paper
could not. under the laws Of Louisiana
have the effect Anderson intended.
The State has iRe.days in which to. de.
mand a reheariug, but probably this is
the end Of the case. Anderson will
keep his place in the Custom House,
and not have to submit to the incon-
venience of being let out of Jail every
day, as heretofore, in going to his Off
cial duties,
Speaking of Louisiana affairs l may
mention rumor that Packard of that
State is to be given an Office in this
District. The place is worth tea or
twelve thousand dollars per year.
1t belongs of course, to one of onr cit
izens, and has always been so held,
but under the marvellous system OF
civil service reform adopted by this
administration a man from abroad ID
to be thrust into it.
Secretary Sherman was before the
Senate Finance Committe yesterday in
opposition to a repeal of the resump-
ton act. In tie course of conversa-
ton be said that the effect Of the sill
YER law, so. far. had been good, and
that it would materially assist in bring
ing about resumption of specie pay.
ments. He thought resumption posi-
BILE by October next.
It is now said that Commissioner
General Mccormick gave passage to 50
many persons on the CONSTITUTION"
which was to carry goods for the Paris
Exposition, that when she sailed the
other day she was able to carry but
little freight. Mccormick can be re.
lied on to distribute favors where they
will do the most good to Mccormick.
The case of the Lee heirs against
the Government agenta in possession
of the Arlington estate, involving title
to that valuable property, will be tried
in July.
Yesterday the Committee on reform
in the Civil Service reported to the
House that the position of Doorkeep-
er ought to be declared vacant. This
is a condemnation Of Col. Polk. A
minority report was made, which states
that nothing had been proven against
the Colonel except that be employed
mere assistants than the law allowed
him. This seems to be the fact, and
if no Representative votes against him
who helped to drive him into this en-
ployment Of unauthorized persons, he
will be sustained by a vast majority.
The current discussion in the Sen
ate on:the subject of cutting timber on
Government lands has drawn from
several Senator's an e.rnest denuncia-
ton Of the discreditatle SPY system
which is employed By all the Depart
ments. Every head Of a Department!
should be compelled to employ the
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-30
One Thousand Dollars wantedl,,
for q Kiss-The Order Of Re.
bekah.
(From the Chicago Tlmes)

(From the Chicago Tlmes),
GALEsBURa, ILL.,, Feb. 22.-In the
Circuit Court today the case OF Martha
Kline vs.. Henry Soldwell for $1,000
damages, was heard. This was case Of
trespass upon the person. The parties,
are members Of the order Of Odd Eel
lows in Yates City.
In opening the case Attorney Will.
loughby stated to the jury that the
crime charged against the defendant
was kissing the complainant in,
the dark without her consent" Mrs.
Cline, complainant, was the first wit
ness sworn and testified substantially as
follows: On. the 22d day of December,
1875, she attended a meeting of Odd
Fellows at Yates City. Henry Sold.
we'll belonged to the lodge, and she
was member Of the order of Rebekah.
At the close of the business meeting
the brothers and sisters Of the lodge in
dulged in social game of Ruth and;
Jacob. Soldwell was Jacob and, she
was Ruth. In this game Jacob took
unwarrantable liberties with Ruth.
squeezed her hand, chased her behind
the door, and made an assault with in.
tent to kiss. On the same evening a. :.
bout eleven O'Clock, her husband ppts
being in attendance at the lodge, Sold
we'll acted as her escort home. On the
way, when near her residence, he threw
his arms around her and kissed her
three times, right there in:the dark,
She-all the time resisting-freed her
self from his embrace aud ran home a.
lone. Mrs. Cline's husband, thirty
years her senior, testified that he was
sitting on pile Of lumber near his
house, waiting for bis wife to come a. !.
long, and, although it was dark, he {,
was sure he saw the faces of the defen- a.
dant and complainant in very close
proximity; that she left him and ran
into the house. and on bis (Cline's)
following her in she,told him all about !,
Soldwell insulting her. The defense
claimed that it was pure case of black
mail. Cline owed Soldwell s625. This
morning the jury after being out eight
hours brought in verdict for the de-
fendant.