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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08
MARRIAGES..

FRETwELL-BRowN.-On Feb. 1st at the resi-
dence of W. B. Crawford, ESQ.,, by Rev. Thos.
II. Boyd, Mr.. VIM. F. Fretwell to Miss Hattie
Brown, all of this county.
BEARp-MowRY.-On Thursday evening, jan
uary 9th, 1881, at the residence of the brides
mother, by Rev. Thomas II. Boyd, James B.
Beard and Miss Minnie E. Mowry-all of Au-
gusta county.
oNEs-WETHERALL.-In Baltimore on We'd
nesday, the End inst, at Memorial Episcopal
Church, by Rev. VIM. Dame, Gen'l John r.
Wetherall, of Baltimore.
BROWN-ZOLLMAN.-Att the house of the brides
father, near Lexington, Va, on the Goth ult.,
by Rev. John l.. Carroll, Mr.. VIM. A. Brown
and Miss Tokey E. Zollman, daughter of
Henry Zollman, ESQ.
LACKEY-PARKER.-ByR Rev. w. NJ. McElwee,
at Rockbridge Baths, on the 9th of January,
Mr.. VIM. II. Lackey and Miss Ida ]. Parker
all of Rock bridge co.
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THE vTRGINIAs.-The Virginias. by Major
Jed. Hotchkiss, for the month OF January mas
been received. Like former numbers 1t Is NIL
ed with instructive matter. The Virganaos, ike
the SPECTATOR, has no faith in Vennor as
weather prophet and says This whole scneme
is an absurdity when fairly tested" ana tnat
The hits now and then, just as anybody could.
These are "our views to dot" as heretofore e4-
pressed. The time may come when suhclent
knowledge may be obtained to preolct tns
weather with some degree of confidence. out
that time has not yet arrived, and is not hKeiy
to arrive very soon.
The post-office at Patricks Mill, In tnls coun-
ty, is discontinued for want OF postmaster
The papers go to Waynesboro'.
Thomas G. Tardy, Jr., is appointed post"as'
ter at Hot Springs, Bath county, nee James A.
August, moved away.
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HAINESS 4 U and Black Diamond
CIGARS. nov30-tf

SHEEP KILLED BY DoGs.-Recently, some OF
the sheep in this county have been killed by
dogs, and similar depredations have been COM
mitted in other counties of this State and West
Virginia. The Border Wutchm0n says that on
last Tuesday night, flock of sheep owned by
Mr.. Hugh Caperton, near Union, Monroe CO.,
w. Va, were attacked by dogs and twenty
head killed or wounded. Four were killed out
right, and more than half the others are ex-
pected to die The sheep were Of good breed
and in excellent condition, and were looked
upon as among the finest in that county.
The dog law should be rigidly enforced, 9TH
erwise it is useless to attempt to make the rails
ing of sheep profitable. Those who have enter
ed upon this enterprise, should be amply pro-
tectad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

"THE ORIGINAL CHATTERBox."-Weh have
received the January number of the very pretty
Juvenile periodical with the above title, edited
by ]. Erskine Clarke, M. A., and published by
Estes & Lauriat, Boston, at 81 per ennum, or 10
cents per number 1t is illustrated with q COL
ored plate for frontispiece. Annual subscribers
are presented with handsome steel engraving,
entitled sought and carry one." Size Is by "a
inchac
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

The Art amateur for February contains q
criticism, by Edward Strahan, on the New
York Water Color Exhibition, with over thir-
ty illustrations third notice of the Walters
Gallery, in Baltimore, describing Delaroche's
famous "Hemicycle;" piQuant Boston letter,
and several articles of interest to print collec-
tors. The departments of Decoration and
Furniture and "Art Needle work" are full of
practical writing by Shirley Dare, H. J. Coop
er, and others, "a HOmelike Country
House," "Stained and Polished Floors" "De-
sirable Woods for Furniture" "a Model Back
Parlor," Embroidery Materials and Designs"
and kindred topics. A wonderful Oriental
Rug, valued at $4,000, is the subject of a full
page illustration. in addition to several strik-
ing furniture pictures. Industrial art students
will especially value the first of series of IL
Illustrated articles on bookbinding, and page
Of designs for jewelry and fine metal work.
Gina painters will find some excellent flower
and bird designs for plaques, and needle work
ers and etchers on linen will rejoice in a pro-
fusion of spirited figures suitable or their use
A page of quaint and original Valentine Cards,
by Geo. R. Hahn, forms a timely feature. The
editorial, musical and correspondence columns
are filled with the usual chat and comment.
Evidently The Art amateur is bound to make
itself necessity to every one in any way in
terested in Decorative Art. Montague Marks,
Publisher, 20 East I4th Street, N. Y. 81 per an
mum single numbers, So cents.)
Mr.. AND MRS. FRANK s. CHANFRAU.-Our
citizens will learn with pleasure that Mr.. an d
Mrs. Chanfrau, two of Americas greatest
dramatic artists, will be in Stanton the
18th and 18th inst. The entertainment they
will give is of the highest order of dramatic
talent, and is highly commended by the press
of the whole country. OF Mrs. Chanfrau "Max
Adeler" says
MRS. Chanfrau has distinguished charms of
person and dramatic manner. mobile face
OF Madonna-like beauty and pensiveness, and a
stately person, make her an admirable repre-
sentative OF such character the drama
develops. The elOquence of features in EXPIRE. s.
ing her emotions i1luminates the spoken effect
of the lines and the picturequeness of the
groupings, to very marked and unusual de
gree. Her whole conception of the role is quiet
and chastened but intense, expressing as much
by what it repre- sses as what 1t reveals. Mrs.
Chanfrau seems to avoid on principle anything
that can suggest exaggeration, and embOdies
her idea with grace and refinement that speak
of studied social and physical training as well
as purely professional culture"
Box sheet for reserved seats will be open at
Olivier's tomorrow Wednesday, Secure seat
at once. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

THE COLD WEATHER CONTINUES.-The cold
weather which prevailed before continued
without abatement throughout the past week,
the mercury in the mornings standing at 10
and IL degrees above zero. On Tuesday, just a
week ago, there was a fall of snow to the depth
of about an inch, and the mercury next morn
ing stood at 10 degrees above zero. On Tues.
day and Wednesday the Northern States and
Canada were visited with violent storm Of
wind and snow with almost unprecedented
cold, the mercury falling as low as 80 and IS de-
grees belo,O zero. The clerk of the weather
seems determined to falsify the predictions Of
VonnOr.
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Mr.. Samuel Finley of this coun ty has been
visiting friends and relations in Green brier
county, Va.
P. A. Baylor, ESQ.,. has gone to Missouri to
visit for short time his brother and sister
Any one wishing TO see lam on business, will
please leave word with either Capt. p E. Will
son or A. G. Gordon, Esq.
Mrs. Nancy Pennell, aged so years, died of
paralysis on last Tuesday at the residence OF
Mr.. Jessie Bright in Lewisburg, W. Va, having
been stricken on the Friday before. She had
been a member of the Methodist Church for
many years.
The Rockingham Register says that DR.. ]. s.
M artin, Presiding Elder M. E. Church South.
for Rockingham District, preached two able
sermons in the Methodist church in Harrison
burg on Sunday of last week the occasion of the
fourth quarterly-meeting for that.station.
Hon. J. L. NJ Curry of Richmond, Va, has
been elected General Agent of the Peabody
Fund in the place ofour lamented citizen, Rev.
Barnas Sears, d. D., who filled SO worthily and
efficiently that very responsible and arduous
position.
Mr.. Jas. II. Hester, a native of New Market,
Shenandoah county, Va, who has been living
for many years in Washington City, was dis
charged from the Post Office Department last
Wednesday. He is very clever gentleman,
and was discharged we presume, because he is
q Democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

MARRIAGE OF A FORMER PUPIL OF THE YVES
LEYAN FEMALE INsTITUTE.-Att the residence
of DR.. John Seashols, in Cabell county, W. Va
January 18th, 1881, by Rev. B. Cade DR.. W. H.
Bowles, of Milton, and Miss Emma M. Seashols
This marriage was a very quiet affair, there
being no invited guests besides the members
of the families of the contracting parties.
DIR. Bowles was born and raised in Nelson
CO., Va. and educated at the University of vir.
ginia and at the Medical College of Virginia, al
Richmond.
Miss Seashols was educated at the Wesleyan
Female Institute of this city,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

One day last week. Mr.. Ernest Loving killed
large moccasin snake out in the open field
Notwithstanding the cold weather. the snake
was quite active and when attacked made Wig
orous efforts to escape.-Nelson Examiner.
The above will serve to brace up the Old
Commonwealth that has published two accounts
of snakes having been killed on the snow and
ice this winter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIMENT TO MRS. FULTz,
WIFE OF DIR. j. Fl. FULTz OF THIS CITY.-At
the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pea
body Education Fund, held in Washington last
week, 1t was unanimously voted, on motion OF
General Grant, that the salary of DIR. Sears,
late general agent, be paid to his wife up to the
present time; also, that in addition to the sal
airy OF Mrs. DIR. ]. Hampden Fultz, daughter
and secretary of DR.. Sears. the sum OF $1,000 be
given as testimonial OF valuable and efficient
aid rendered the Board since the death of her
lamented father
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

LONG Indulgence in over-eating or drinking
produces a disorganized Liver, and all the evils
attendant upon such arrangements; depres-
sion of spirits, habitual costiveness. nervous
exhaustion. indigestion; pain in the head, with
nausea; fullness of stomach after meals, chilli
ness, general debility and languor. Seek relief
from Simmons Liver Re gulator.
1T is very valuable remedy for dyspepsia,
sick headache, torpid liver and such like DIS
eases. W. 8. HOLT,
president of s. W R. r. CO. of Gan
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

THE AMERICAN FARMER for February is a
number of unusual merit, being compactly
filled with practical contributions from skilled
experts, who narrate their experiences and
successes in almost every branch of farm and
garden work.
The Old Pioneer keeps up with the times and
deserves a welcome from every farmer and his
family The subscription is $l5O year, or
only 81 to clubs of five or over. Sam'l Sands d
Son, Baltimore, publishers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

MORTALITY OF THE LAWYERS AT HARRISON
BUBa.-The mortality of the lawyers at Har-
rison6urg, Rockingham county, within the
past five months has been remarkable. OF the
35 there, have died within that time, which
is at the rate Of 20 per cent. for five months, or
As per cent per annum. What adds to the Won
der is, that a majority of them were young
men with the promise. apparently, of many
additional years of life. The following are those
who have died:-John B. Armstrong, VIM. B.
Stands. Charlie A. Yancey. Henry A. Converse,
sand Robert B. Raglan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

Mr.. DAVID c. MCGUFFIN PARALYZED.-
About O'Clock last Friday afternoon, at Ford's
Hotei in Richmond, whilst on a visit to that
city, opr genial and popular citizen, Mr.. Da-
yi&C MaSuffin, the Teller of the Augusta
National Bank of Stanton. was stricken with
paralysis. We are pleased to be able to state
that he is improving and hope that he will soon
be restored to health, though, as yet, his condi-
finu is critical
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

SUIT FOR LIBEL.-Senator G. T. Smith, OF
Nelson, has instituted suit in the Circuit Court
OF that county against Maj. ]. Marshall McCue
for libel. The damages are assessed at $1,000
Capt. I. P. Fitzpatrick and Thos. Whitehead
represent MIR. Smith.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.-Candidates for Of
flee in the elections Of next May are already
beginning to.announce themselves in Rocking
jaam county. Two candidates for clerk Of the
.Circuit Court have regularly announced them
.seaxes-J. H. Shue, the present incumbent, and
John 1. Wood, the latter as a readjuster, sub
sect to the decision of readjuster county con-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

""uutQteS are catrJsu Iof az Ut5peTtssf7S9 RACES.
Notices 1T deaths published QrUt'1tousl1.
HUNrER.-On Friday, February 4th, Lutte Page,
infant daughter of =. W. ana Lutte NJ. Hunter,
aged months, II days.
GLENN.-ln Siaunton, OIL Feb. 2nd, of consump-
ton, Hugh A. Glenn. aged ~ years, IL mos,
and y days.
AMIss-In otaunton, on Feb Bird, of consump-
ton, Mrs. Virginia Amiss, wife of Mr.. j. 3,
Amiss, formerly of Rockingham.
ALEXANDER.-At his residence, near Mount
Sidney, January 30th. alter protracted and
severe illness, Mr.. David Alexander, in the
GSth year of his age.
HAMILTON.-On the 18th of January at the
residenct of her nephew, Rev. A. H. Hamil-
ton, Midway. Augusta CO., Va, Miss Sall1e
Hamilton, aged so years and IL months.
PRITT.-On the 18th ult., at his ONE, in Second
Creek District, Monroe county, W. Va, Mr..
Thomas L. Pritt, aged 81 years.
MILLER.-Mrs. Eliza Miller, wife OF Mr. Isaac
M. Miller, died at the residence of her mother
Mrs. Kyger. near Bolivar, in Rockbridge CO.,
on the BIRD of January, aged q years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

CAPT. G. r. MASON AT WoRK,-The Le1ing-
tim Gazette says that Capt. G. R. Mason, the
veteran contractor, has commenced work on
the Lexington branch at the mouth of North
River. Mr.. Mason is at present confined to the
arst six miles. On the LIST OF March the contract
will he let to Lexington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

WOOD! WOOD!!-We want few loads of
good seasoned cord wood. Patrons wishing to
pay their subscription in wood will please de-
liver it at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

EXTENSION OF THE CHEs. & OHIO RAILWAY.
The contracts for the extension of the Ches
Ohio Railway from Richmond to Viewpoints
News, a distance of 65 miles, have been award
ed to the experienced and we'll known firms OF
Mason, Shanahan & Hoge, and Mcmahon &
Green-the work to be completed by the LIST of
next July, by which time its western connec-
lions will be completed, making 1t one of the
most important railways in this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

The Arbor Hill Minstrel Club will give an
entertainment at that place on Saturday night
the 10Th inst, in Grange Hall, for the benefit of
Harry Fulwider. Everybody attend and laugh
and grow fat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

MEssRs. G. A. Cook & Co., advertising agents,
Chicago, illinois, will accept our thanks for a
copy of their U. s. Newspaper Directory, for
1881. 1t contains the names of all the newspa-
pers and periodicals published in America,
with their character. issue, and approximate
circulation. 1t is neatly printed and contains
nearly 300 pages. 1t is valuable as book of
reference,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

The birthday of Washington, February 22nd,
will be celestially celebrated by the conjunc-
ton of Jupiter and Venus, and Saturn will be
near to witness it,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

SWISS GOING TO NICHOLAS COUNTY, w. VA.
The Mountain Herald announces that Major
James f. Patton has effected sale of some
Is 900 acres of the Caperton lands in Nicholas
county, to Messrs. Ludwig & -Ksrchof, agents
for Swiss company. This land. we are in
formed. will be settled by Swiss emigrants,
who are now on their way to this country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08


FIsHwAY OR LADDER.-By the law passed by
the last Legislature. and approved on the 9th
of March. 1880, persons owning dams, which
interfere with the free passage of fish. are re-
oquired. by the 9th of March, 1881, to provide
such dam with q suitable fsh-ladder. known as
the Mcdonald Fishway, so that fish may have
free passage up or down the streams during the
months of March. April, May and June of each
year, and it shall be required of such parties
that the same shall be restored in case of de-
istruction, and shall be kept in good repair, and
in case they refuse to construct sluices, slopes,
or ladders as required, they shall forfeit IS for
each day they so refuse 1t is the duty Of the
supervisors of counties at least twice year. IN
the months of April and October, to examine
and see that the law is complied with. The
time is now short, and those who have failed
to comply with the law should look to their
duty and interests.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08


We have received from the Leonard Scott
Publishing Co., Al Barclay St., N. Y, their re-
print of the British Quarterly Review for jan
uary. The contents are:-
Congregationalism.
Ugo Bassi. The life-story of a patriotic Ital-
ian Priest.
The Lords Supper historically considered.
Constitutional Monarchy in Belgium.
The Christian Church and War.
Materialism, Pessimism, and Pantheism =
Final Causes.
DIR. julius Muller. An account of the life
and labors of this eminent theologian.
Some National Aspects of Established
Churches.
Contemporary Literature.
This is one of.the series of Four Reviews
which have been republished here. without
abridgment or alteration, for more than a
quarter of a century by the above-named
house.
The periodicals reprinted by THE LEONARD
SCoTT PUBLISHING Co., al Barclay ST.. N. Y =,
are as follows:-Ihe London Quarterly, Edin-
burgh ReuieO, Westminster, and British Quar-
terlg Reviews, and BIacktOoods Magazine. Price
81 year for any one, or only SIS for all, and the
postage is prepaid by the Publishers.
DECISIVE BATTLES OF THE WORLD.-Creasy's
extremely interesting volume narrating The
history of the fifteen decisive battles of the
world, those few battles OF which a contrary
event would have essentially varied the drama
of the world in all its subsequent scenes, is
highly esteemed by all readers of history. 1t
has a long time been on Harper's list as one OF
their standard books, at the price of $780,
Now it is issued in a very handsome cloth
bound volume, by the American Book Ex-
change, New York, at the nominal price of 35
cents. 1t forms one of their Acme Library OF
History, which includes Macaulay's England
$l.25 (reduced from $3.50. Gibbons Rome, 500
treduced from 5000, Rollins Ancient History
sI.75; Froissart's Chronicles, $l50. and to which
list will soon be added, at equally low prices
Grote's Greece, Green's larger) England
Mommsen's Rome, Masson's Guizot's France
Carlyle's French Revolution, Echiller's Thirty
Yearss War, and others. Catalogues of the
standard low-priced books of the Literary
Revolution will be sent on application to the
American Book Exchange, Tribune Building
New York.
EisIp 1oi1 of PEA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

COLD IN THE HEAD.-A cold in the head can
usually be cured in a few hours, If, as soon as
it is discovered, the person will SNUFF the fumes
ofammonia or spirits OF camphor every few
minutes as strong as they can be borne. When
severe cold attacks the throat and lungs,
there is no safety in negiecting it for an hour.
for there is more or less Inflammation Of the
lungs which interferes with their action. rem
tdering them liable at any moment to take on
serious and, possibly, uncomfortable disease
Go home and remain there. In the evening
take a warm foot-baths and at bedtime take
three or four liver pills. These will stimulate
the liver to healthy action, and probably relieve
the lung trouble; but it renders the system
sensitive to renewed attacks, and, therefore,
the greatest care should be observed for several
days not to take fresh colds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

Mr.. simon L. Barth, Of the firm OF Barth d
Loeb of this city, whose death we noticed last
week had his life insured in several Hebrew
Associations to the amount of $1,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

VENNoR AND THE GRoUND-HoG.-The pre-
dictions, in reference to the weather of this
month, of vennor and the grounding are just
the opposite of each other so.that it is probable
that one or the other will prove to be correct,
though it is possible that both may fail, as Ven
nor predicts mild weather to the 18th of Februa-
ry and the grounding, severe weather to the
10th of March. The prediction of Vennor for
mild weather from the 18th of January to the
18th of February has already proven erroneous,
and such will be the case in reference to that OF
the grounding, if the weather should be
mild during the greater part Of the time be-
tween the End of February and the 18th Of
March.
1t is useless to say that we have no confidence
in either, and wonder that others have, particu-
larry in the grounding.
Persons that accept as reliable signs and pre-
ELECTIONS that have no basis of reason to rest
upon cannot be convinced of their error by
reason, and they do not take the pains to test
them by long series of observations. They
accept them as true without evidence, and be-
lieve them whether they fail or not.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-08

The Baltimore Conference ofthe M. +. Church
South will meet in Harrisonburg on Wednes'
day, March 9th.
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Mothers, Motner.,, motbers,,,

| MOGnerS! MOthefS! MOtnerS!II
| Are you disturbed at night and broken o
your rest by sick child suffering and crying
with the excruciating pain of cutting teeth
II WI So g0 at once and get bottle OF MRS
lieve the poor little sufferer immediately-de
pend upon it; there is no mistake about it,
There Is not mother on earth who has eve
used 1t, who will not tell you at once that
will regulate the bowels, and give rest to thu
mother, and relief and health to the child, Op
Grating like magic. 1t is perfectly safe to u.s.
the prescription of one of the oldest and bes
| female physicians and nurses in the United
States Sold everywhere. Is cents bottle.
| molly
The Board of Trustees of the Peabody Educa-
| ton Fund expressed their thanks to Hon. A. II
| HI. Stuart, a member of that Board, for the
labor he has done for the Board since the death
of DR.. Sears. who was the General Agent of that
Fund, and whose place is now filled by the
election of Hon. J. L. M. Curry, of Richmond.
The salary is 5000 per annum and expenses.
THE "PIRATEs OF PENzANCE'' will soon be
given by the well-known amateurs of our city.
All who remember how well the "Pinafore''
was given will undoubtedly patron1ze the
"Pirates of Penzance." For a libretto of this
interesting play apply to W. L. Olivier, Main
Street.
Application has just been made for patents
on instruments by the use of which it is said
various portions of the human form may be
enlarged or strengthened. The method is high
ly endorsed by medical men. Those interested
may obtain full Information by writing to
Ponce deLeon Co., Atlanta, Ga, enclosing
stamp for REPRESENTATION Mercury. dec2l
AGENTS AND CANVASSERS Make from $25 to
$50 per week selling goods for e. G. RIDEOUT
& CO.. 10 Barclay Street, New York. Send for
their Catalogue and terms. augl7-ly
GENTLEMEN'S SLIPPERS FOR CHRIST
MAS. A nice Observation-Disclosures
C., L. WELLER'S
BDoa and Shoe Store.
UMBRELLAS-large and small-at
CD. WELLER'S
Boot and Shoe Store.