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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
Stauntolt Spectator.
A Practical Illustration.

Suppose citizen of Augusta, in pos
session of thirty thousand dollars worth
of property, and owing to various par
ties bonds amounting in the aggregate
to three thousand dollars, was to call his
creditors together and say to them =
"Gentlemen, I am so overwhelmed Win
debt that I cannot pay you what nave
borrowed of you, and 1 want you to re-
adjust the debt by taking new bonds for
two-thirds of the old amount, and bear
ing three per cent. interest instead OF sac
per cent. !''-what would the creditors
say? Would they agree to that? Or
would they say: "Why, your debts
amount to only one-tenth of your prop
erty; why should you not pay all ?"
Suppose the debtor were to rejoin:
Gentlemen, must send my sons to
college, and my daughters must go to
one of the admirable schools in Staun-
ton education is matter OF primary
importance) my wife must have car
riage to go to church, and she and my
sons and daughters must have clothes,
such as are worn by other ladies and
young men, and must keep up re-
spectacle table; I must pay for my gro
ceries; must have little whiskey OF
brandy before dinner, and a glass OF
wine afterwards (my health requires
itD, and then must have my cigar al
ter breakfast and dinner-in a word, l
must live like a gentleman, and my
family must have the same indulgences
that other people have, and, really, when
these things are paid for, have hardly
enough to pay more than three per cent
on two-thirds of my original debt, ooane
you must re-adjust! And if you &c
not, I will pay you nothing"
What would plain, common sense peo
pie think of such a man? Would they
accept his proposition? So far from 1t
would they not at once place thell
claims in the hands of the lawyers fol
collection?
And wherein differs the case of thu
State of Virginia and her creditors from
that above supposed? Virginia owes
an honest debt of little over thirty
millions of dollars, and her taxable prop
erty is assessed at largely over three
hundred millions, or more than ter
times the amount Of her debt, and thu
''readjustersV now wish her to call or
her creditors, who have already abatet
one-third of their original debt, to &C
cept interest at three per cent. on tn
remaining two-thirds
And their excuse for so doing is pretty
much the same as that given by tn
modest gentlemen above referred to-
Virginia must educate her people; sh
must pamper numberless officials; sh
must pay her Legislators six dollars
day instead Of four; she must practic
no self-denial her people must embarl
in new speculative enterprises; the.
must live as they used to live; the.
have got other peoples money, and The.
must keep it; they must do everythin!
they choose, except pay their homes
debts !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

STATEMENT OF THOMAS LORD, JR.-
The New York World publishes state
ment from Thomas Lord, Jr., in which
he charges that his fathers estate has
been so greatly depleted by the exorbi-
tant demand for money made by Mrs.
Hicks in the past years that its income
is reduced from $3.50, 900 in 1870 to $50,
900 in 1877. He charges that the old
gentleman loaned her in one check $780,
600; in another $1,000 and in one
year $4,000, and that she owes him,
principal and interest, 100000. Bonds
amounting to $4,000, the property of
his Oldest daughter, who has long been
insane, which were placed in his charge,
cannot be found. The children had
nearly perfected arrangements to have
the property placed in the hands of a
trustee, without involving the family
and its head in unpleasant publicity,
whep he sprung the marriage upon
them,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

The Waynesboro' Tribune says that on Sum
day week, near Stuart's Mill, Rachel Awkward
died at the advanced aged of Ia years, and that
her recollection of some of the scenes of tho.
revolutionary drama is said to have been very
vivid"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

Maj. P. H. Woodward, General passenger and
emigration agent in this place will accept our
thanks, for valuable railroad maps, timetables.
&c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
MINI. r.. TYREE.
w NO, G. Fast MAIN O.

STA UNION, VA.
Dealer in Drugs. Medicines, Dye Stuffs. Per-
1K4im ne'sy n Glass Putty, &c. Agent for W. H.
economical. These Paints are made from the
ga me materials that all painters CLAIM to use.
pes! White Lead, Zinc and Linseed Oil. but sci.
enitlnceally combined with other materials that
eve Eve onem strength, beauty, and make them
economical, adhesive and more durable than
any an other paints. 0urpant cannot be equaiIed
ior outside work; the gloss being part of its
body, gives it hard glossy enameled surfacs ss
which VIII resist the action of the weather
longer than any other paint. Its eoualIygood
for inside work, whether on wood. piastered
walls, or ceilings, or over wall paper The en-
ameled surface given by the gloss is not affect
ca by scrubhing and washing. These prepared
mouse pants are no new found chemical dis
covery, but are good old-fashioned paints
They diae are ready-mixed and prepared for imme-
o1a1e use; 70 enable country people to do their
wnacn costs no more than the aduterated article
important point, good coat Of paint will make
ann n1r Us sell for at least twenty cent more
febl2 No. East Main St. Stannton Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

MoFFETr REGISTER In BATH-Ths revenue
ior 70 days In January from the Moffett Liquor
Register in Bath county amounted to a9S. 42ls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

CowPAsTURK BRIDGE IN BATH.-On Wednes-
day last, the House passed the Senate bill to.
authorize the Board of Supervisors of Rataa,
county to borrow money to defray thee OF
erecting bridge over the Cowpastuse River.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

ScALDED TO DEATH.--On tho evening of the
LIST inst, ut Lowmcor station in Allegheny CO...
whilst the wife of Mr.. Patrick Fox was prepar-
ing supper. by the upsetting of the kettle of
boiling water, her little son, John, between 2
and years of age, was so badly scalded that he
died on the morning of the 3rd inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

AN INTERESTING BoOK.-Bishop NaEvfnty
recent travels Around the World-s@Io the East
by way Of the West" Price, $500. For sale by
HUNTER & Co, Staunton. Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

STAUNToN.-Thosew wishing to learn the condi-
ton of Stanton, financially and otherwise, can
get the information by reading the message of
the Mayor and the statement of the chairman
of the Finance Committee, published in full in
this issae.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

The SKATING CARNIVAL, at Grange Hall, on
last Saturday night, was grand success, not
withstanding the heavy fall of rain during the
evening and at the time OF the exercises. There
were about four hundred persons present, q
large proportion Of whom were ladies. The
costumes and masks, worn by the skaters, were
very attractive and varied, and presented o
unique and gay appearance. The skating COM
menced at O'Clock precisely and lasted for two
hours. Many of the skaters went through nu-
merous movements and evolutions with great
rapidity and grace. The exercises were inter-
spersed with music by the Stonewall Brigade
Band, which lent life and animation to the
lively scene. The audience were seated around
the hall on two rows of benches and on the
stage, and the Band was located in the end
Gallery. Altogether it was "big thing" not
ION ice." When the Crowder & Bros. give
similar entertainment again we'll be there. to
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

MORE ROYAL MARRIAGEs.-T
marriage of the two princesses of the
imperial family at Berlin is to be the
occasion of magnificent fetes. Prin-
cess Viatoria Elizabeth Augusta Char
lotte, daughter of the crown prince OF
Germany, aged over II, is to marry the
hereditary prince of SAKE Meiningen
and Hildhourghausen, captain in the
Prussian Regiment Of Fusiliers of the
Guard, aged 26. Princess Elizabeth
Anne. aged 2o second daughter CT
Prince Frederic Charles, will marry
the hereditary grand duke of Oldenburg,
Frederick Angus tus, aged g.. AS this
is the first marriage in the house Of Iio-
henzolIern since the imperial dignity
entered the family. an unaccustomed
splendor will accompany the ceremony.
About so princes and prineesses will be
present, and the Emperor, Empress,
and members of the imperial family,
the King and Queen of the Belgiahs,
and the Prince of Wales will be guests
at the wedding. banquet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

The Stanton Artillery will hold q regular.
meeting at their armory tonight, Tuesday.
FeO 18th, in full dress uniform, with side arms,
for inspection, drill, ana business Of impor-
lance. Every member of the Company is earn
estly requested to be present..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

A one-month old baby in Staunton, Va.
erept across the floor. of o room the other day
1t?-NeW York Co1saercidl Advertiser
That's nothing Creepers may do for Staun.-
ton, but we have many in Richmond who are,
born walk ers.-Ihe State.
Richmond is still behind Staunton that has
not only some who are born walkers. but also,
some who are born trotters
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

THE BERGER FAMILY CoMING!-On Friday
ndSaturday evening of the present week, the
famous Berger Family are to appear at the
Town Hall, and once more give our music-lov-
Ing citizens an opportunity of listening to their
superb entertainment. The Bergers are, par en-
celtence,-the favorites of this community and
never fail to draw out large audiences COM
posed of the best classes of society. The troupe
ofthe present season is an exceptionally strong
one, and comprises several artists new to this
community. Ofthese the principal are the re-
nowned comic artists Jeppe and Fannie Della
no; the celebrated Coleman Sisters; Miss Eta
Morgan. the only lady Saxophone soloist in the
world; Miss Kate Douglas, soprano vocalist,
and Miss Alice Kellogg, trombone soloist. OF
course, the charming Miss Anna Berger, the
wonderful lady cornetist, is still the brightest
star in this galaxy of beauty and talent, and is,
in herself, a whole entertainment, worth alone
the price of admission. The Bergers have re-
Gently arrived in the United States from Cuba,
where they have had one of the most success
full seasons ever awarded to any Company
They will be warmly welcomed here on Friday
night. Reserved seats are now on sale at Oliv-
ier's Bookstore
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
NOM MISSIONEKY SALE.-By virtue O


NOM MlSSIONEKS sALE.-By virtue Of
~ DEGREES of the Court of Hastings for the
city of Staunton, rendered at the March Term,
lS77, in the cause Of Kayser's creditors VS.. Vim.
Sa,sr d, &c a, a9y y fsosaary. 1873
Of stanton, to sell at public auction, the fol-
necessary, TO wit,
1sf. 90 acres of land, situated in Augusta
o side Of e roa
End. The House and lot now owned and -
occupied by the said VIM. B. KayasS, IN H:s|
south East corner q Beverly and Market
Streets.
Tie aboys PARCELS ofreal estate will be sold in
s,c parcels as said Kaysef x1ay designate on
tie day OF sale.
TERMs-Cash IN hand to pay the unpaid costs
of tho above named suit and charges and ex-
one, two and three, the purchaser executing
bonds with approved personal security for said
deferred instalments, bearing interest from
date and title retained as ultimate security:
ALEX. f. FULTz,
". T. CRAIG,
jan22-tds Commissioners.
nVR4AC SALE.-Pursuant TO decree in
L the circuit court of Augusta county in the
chaneery cause of Thomas Shumate, &c. VS..
David Van Pelt's Administrator. &C., will sell
on the premises near Burke's Mills, in Augusta
county, on
Wednesaay, Tie 27th Day Of Feoruarg4 ISIS,
that the VALUABLE FARM, Known as the
ivan Pelt Home Farm" containing ~
acres. less AZ acres said TO DIR. w. w. Cropp
TERMS.-EaoVgh cash in hand for costs of suit
and saIS-one-fourth of the remaining purchase
money in six months, and the remaining three
fourths in tive equal payments at eighteen and
thirty months from day of sale respectively,
the purchaser to give bonds with approved Sc
curity the title to be retained as ultimate secu-
rity and the whole purchase money to bear in
''' ''' I'm ' JOHN E. ROLLER,
feb5-tds Commissioner.
HI SALE.-I will offer for sale, at pub.
lie auction, in front of the Court-hoIss, IN
Staunton, on
Monday, February 255ss, 1878,
a HOUSE and LOT, situated in West View,
Augusta cGup.Y. The lot contains one square
acre. The improvements consist of -
Dwelling House, Smoke house, water 8ESSA
az Terms made known on day of SALE
jan29-4t% ELIZABETH TEAFORR
DUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROF
L ERTY.-On
Thursday, 2Sth c.czy Of February, 1875
| will sell al my personal property, viz
horses, Cattle and Cows, Hogs, Farming Uten-
At the same time / will offer my land, $50
acres. lying on both sides of Railroad, about
miles West of Craigsville. l want all my cred
itors to come and buy to satisfy themselves.
jan29-5t* JOHN GLOVER.
NOR SALH.-A SMALL STORE with
T. full Stock. Doing first-class business
Satisfactory reasons will be given for selling
out. Address this office, or Box 51.r
jan29-tf StauntOn, Va.
mo BE SOLD "a POO
i acres of land, ~ miles from Staunton,
Ransom or E. M. GUSHING, eb5-tf IT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
TRACT Of LAND ron

VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOk
v SALE.-Will be offered on the premises,
three miles West of Greenville, ON
the 18Th day of February, 1878,
Two Hundred and Fifty Acres. part of
Riverhead Farm formerly belonging to Col.
VIM. P. Tate, now M. Tate Creigh. Said Farm
has good Brick Dwelling House, all IL
other Out-hOuses, excellent Stable, good H.sH
Spring, good Orchard of select fruit, about. ksAsl
Seventy acres in timber. Said Riverhead Farm
has always been considered one of the best
farms in the upper end of the county. Any
person desiring to look at said farm will be
shown it by Cyrus Creigh, living on it.
Terms on day of sale.
POStpOnement.- above sale is
ISIS b, A. KAYSE R r. 80
fehl2-lt Trustee.
r AND SALE.-In pursuance Of "a decree OF
IL the circuit court of Augusta, rendered at
the Nov. term, 1877, in the suit Of Pilson, Trus-
ton, in front OF the Courthouse, in stanton on
Friday, the 18th day of March, 1878.
a tract of land, containing 352 acres. situated
in the Southern part of Augusta county, adj
joining the land of Creigh and Others and is a
part of the same farm OF the late Col. William
p. Tate. This is an excellent farm and in good
condition.
TERMS OF SALE.-Ten per cent in cash and
the residue in four equal payments at g. 70 49,
and "a months respectively, from the day OF
sale, and bearing interest from the day of sale.
for which the purchaser will execute bonds
with approved personal security, and the title
retained as ultimate security.
G. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

BAKER BROS. have just received a lot of
those Nice. Lake Herring.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

ElOR SALE OR RENT.-A good frame
l DWELL ngin adesirable Eeighborhood, on
street in Staunton. Apply to
an8-tf ]. E. GUY.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-04-20

I'm different direction. Victory
twas declared for the bull and he
was lassoed and secured to the cage.
The victorious bull is one of the
most extraordinary fighters ever
seen. Such is tho testimony Of
men who have been bull fighters in
Mexico. Arrangements will be
made to fight him against Mexicans
next Sunday, when something still
moro tragic may be expected.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-04-20

Terms Of Subscription, payable invaria-
bly, III advance:
one copy, one year, $500
Que copy, six months, Sl.GC.
One copy, three months, SlOO.
rive copies, one year, at S275
Ten copies, one year, at S2CO.
Twenty copies, one yoav. Mt 50. 80
TO every person making up a club of
ten or more subscribers. copy will be
sent Tree for one year. The names consti.
tuting club need not all be at the same
post-oliice.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-04-20
CONSUMPTION
Positively Cured,

An sufferers from this disease that arc anx.
lons TO De cured should try DR. KISSNER'S
Celebrated Consumrtive POWDERS. These
w GeTS cnrs are tns 1n1y preparation known that
the THROAT and LUNGS-indeed, so strong ia
our faith In them, and also to convince you Chat
they are no hunbug, we will forward to every
we don't want your money until, you are
perieGt!y satisfied OF their curative powers. II
your tire is worth saving. don't delay in giving
cure you. '' '''''
Price, for large box, $500, sent to any part of
cart cnH tm!ea ny states or Canada, by mail, on re-
ASH T. ROBBINS.
dee as-xIy eco Fulton g., Brooklyn, u. Y.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-04-20

arc still the most thorough and search
ing cathartic medicine that can be
employed: cleansing the stomach and
bowels, and even the blood. In small
doses Of one pill a day, they stimulate
the digestive organs and promote Wig
orous health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than quarter Of century, and
have obtained worldwide reputation
for their virtues. They correct dis
cased action in the several assimila-
tive organs Of the body, and arc SO
composed that distractions within
their range can rarely withstand or
cvadc them. Not only do they cure
the everyday complaints Of every
body, but also formidable and danger
Gus diseases that have baillcd the best
Of human skill. While they produce
powerful effects, they are, ut the same
time, the safest and best physic for
children. BY their apericnt action
they gripe much less than the common
pulgativcs, and never give pain when
the bowels are not inllamcd. They
reach the vital fountains Of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing
1t from the elements Of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions
In all climates, containing neither
calomcl nor any dclctcrious drug,
these Pills may be taken with safety
by anybody. Their sugar-coating pre-
serves them ever fresh and makes
them pleasant to take; while being
purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED DY
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Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EvnaYwHERE.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-04-20
EiSs, Epilepsy
Or
FALLING SICKNESS

PERMANENTLY CURED-NO IIUMBUG-
6y one months usage OF DIR. GOULARDS'
celebrated Infalltble FIT POWDERS TO con-
we claim for them, we Will send them BY mail
post pald.a FREE TRIAL BOX. AS DR.. Goulnrd
IS the only physician that has ever made this
disease q special study. and rs to our knowledge
thousands have been PERM ANENTLY CURED
by the use OF these POWDERS, we viii guaran
tee q permanent cure in every case, or refund
YOU al money expended. All sufferers should
give these Powders an early trial, and be con-
Vinced Of their curative powers
A., prlce, Tor large box, $500. or four boxes y
$1,000, sent by mail to any part Of tho Lnited
states or Canada on receipt OF price, or by OK
press, 9. o. D. Address,
ASH L. ROBBINS,
dec aS-1y $50 FULTON st., Bro oklyn, N.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-04-20
TOTAL ABSTINENCE SAVING WINE TILL n
RIPEES.

There Is a curious story about some native
wines which are extensively advertised nova
days. and have only recently been put upon
the market. DR.. Undcrhill, the well-known
Rrape-grower of Croton Point. died in 1871.
Some of his heirs entertained temperance
views Of such extreme kind, that they were
unwilling to allow the stock of wines then on
hand to be sold or any more to be made.
The grapes have sometimes been sent to
market, and sometimes left to decay upon
the vines. 1t is only now that the other heirs
have succeeded in arranging for a settlement
OF the estate and the sale Of the wines on
hand. Among these is a wine of the vintage
OF 1864, described as Sweet Union Port"
than any other European wine, and being
wholly unlike any other wine of American
growth. Its purity, age and mcllowncss are
remarkable, and both physicians and vine
fanciers have a special interest in it as the
oldest native wine now accessible in any con-
siderable quantity. The whole stock is in the
hands Of the weIl-known wholesale grocery
house of the Thurbcrs.-N Y. Tribune,
Nov. I9. 1871.
The above speaks for itself, but we would
add that this is the pure juice Of the grape,
neither d,wsgrd. HqHored nor 7vate,ra'; that it
has been ripened and mellowed by age. and
for medicinal or sacramcntal purposes it is
unsurpassed. 1t can be obtained from most
Of the leading Druggists throughout the
United States. and at wholesale from the
undersigned. who will forward descriptive
pamphlet, free Of charge. on application.
Respectfully. etc.
n. K. & F. B. THURBER & CO.
Wdst B,uad1uay. Reade and Hudson Streets
NEw-YoRK.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-04-20
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

Arc the most
effective and
congcnial pur-
gativc ever dis
covered. They
arc mild, but
c fc ctual in
tn cir op era
tion, moving
the bow e 8
S surely and
without pain.
Although gen.
tic in their op-
prnt.jOn. thew
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-09-13

OF one OF the children that lay on the
floor by 6he bed. Ugh! it makes me
sick to think of il.
NAll the children but one were down
with the fever, and they rolled around
on the floor and screamed and groaned
so 1t seemed as though hell had been
moved up on the earth.
"All OF them that die don't have the
black vomit'
How does the fever handle pa
tient ~
ut generally commences with a chill,
then severe pain in the head and back,
with sickness at the stomach. The kid
noys cease to act, and the patient is af-
f1icted with constipation. -ifter six or
eight hours the fever comes and deliri-
um-generally. Sometimes there is no
delirium. The fever runs about seventy
two hours, and then comes the crisis.
After that is safely passed the patient
begins to come around, but, in a good
many cases, after day or two, without
any apparent cause, he sinks and dies.
l think it must be exhaustion. Some
are deliriOus from the start-they drop
without any previous symptoms, and die
within twenty-four hours.
There was DIR. Hodges; he was hard
worker and good doctor. He had sent
his family away, and there was nobody
but him about his place. The first any
body knew about his being sick was
when an old colored woman went to get
him to attend a patient. She went in
and
FOUND HIM SCREAMING IN DELIRIUM
and alone. / saw his name in to-day's
paper among the deaths.
"There is no telling the amount of suf-
fering there is there. Many man has
been taken while away from home, and
the poor fellow has crawled into some
hole where his body has been found days
after twisted out of all shape, and found
only by the horrible smell of the decay
ing flesh. A number of houses have
been broken into, and whole families
have been found with the bodies falling
to pieces.
"One of the most horrible things that
occurred there was at the death of Mrs
Zonane. She lived on Jefferson street
The doctor who attended her didn't lei
her family know that it was the yellow
fever until just before she died. Then
he told them and the five children, rang
ing from 10 to 20 years old, came to say
good by. She had the black vomit and
they were told they had better not kiss
her, but they did, and as they came uI
one after the other, and gave her the last
kiss on earth, their lips were stained
with that horrible stream of death. And
what is almost miraculous, none of them
have caught the fever yet"