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SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE GREAT HEALTH REsrORER..

THE GREAT HEALTH RESTORER.-
i In all ages of the world the skill and sci
entif1c attachments of man have been directed
to study of the various ills to which it is heir.
If, after years of constant application, some
distinguished physician has succeeded in COM
pounding an agent by which the slightest ache
may ne overcome. he has been hailed as great
benefactor of his race, and with great proprie-
ty the world have gladly sung pseans to his
praise. This being proper, in the discovery of
remedy for a single disease. how much more
indebted are the whole human family to the
inventor of Bakers Bitters, a medicine that
has stood the test of time, and proved pana-
cea for Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Cholea Morbus
Cramp Collie, 1iddiness. Nervous Debility,
Loss of Appetite. and Sour Stomach, while the
various nostrums of quacks and empires have
fiourished for an hour and then disappeared
never again to be revived.
Bakers Bitters are now used by hundreds of
families in Virginia as their only medicine,
and that they are appreciated even by the
medical men as tonic of great virtue, Is abun.
dainty attested by hundreds of certificates in
the hands of the Proprietor.
Sold by Druggists and Country Merchants.
e. BAKER, Proprietor,
mar28 Richmond, Va.
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CANCELLATION AND AMNEsTY.-Eve-
ry report we get from those who are vo-
tiers and workers and leaders in the
fights for others, are determined to take
the bit in their mouths this Fall and
have campaign based upon their own
ideas and feelings. Many of this class
of people believe that proper manage
ment and judicious policy would have
sent the debt question to the courts long
ago and avoided the split in the party,
and that at any rate it might have been
avoided by wise policy during the Bar,
bour bill move, and they are determined
to make friends with all Readjusters
who call themselves Democrats aud will
stand up for National Democracy. The
people are for reconciliation. amnesty.
friendship, and oblivion of the past
among Democrats of every shade. Vir-
ginia must not be sold to the Radicals.
Lynch Advance.
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Incidents Of Prison Life.

EDITOR SPECTATOR:-It Is hardly necessary
for me to rehearse the details Of prison life OF
Confederate soldiers In the Elmira pen, but
you will no doubt allow me to supplement the
statements made in q letter addressed to
your paper, dated May 18th Of this year.
In that letter i gave you truthful state
ment in reference to the dog-eating business
and the unique kind of cooking apparatus
short piece of ove-pipe"-improvised for
want of something better, in which we toned
down the carcass OF the NANCY old cur.
However, omitted in my account Of the bill
Of fare enjoyed by Elmira prisoners to men
ton that the pangs of a desperate hunger COM
PEELED the unfortunate men to eat portions OF
the corn meal poultices which had been APP
piled to the fostering wounds of the poor sui.
ferers.
Another feature conspicuous in the humani-
tartan disposition of our jailers was the cour-
teous attention paid to officers and graduates
of colleges, also men who had the ducats and
simultaneously with this Judas Iscariot po-
likeness to our most intelligent and represent
alive men, was the harsh and barbarous cru
city displayed towards the rank and file of oul
gallant gray backs"
Possibly it may be interesting to revive the
memory of that little episode of the escape o.
nine Mississippi and Alabama men and two
Virginians, who arduously tunneled three
rod hole under the prison foundation, remov-
ing the debris in their have1sacks, and who
were urged to this extraordinary effort for free.
dom because of the horrible havoc starvation
smallpox, and typhoid fever were OCCASION
ing. One original-witted fellow, who naturally
was intended for a great diplomatist, played
off dead SO successfully that the cart.boy who
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RAILRoA D ACCIDENT-ARM AMPUTATED.-
We are sorr to learn that, on last Wedn esday.
whilst passl ng through tunnel near Ronce-
verte, Green brier county, W. Va, Mr.. Peyton
Hutchens, a, ,ed about q years. son Of Mr.. Saml
Hutchens, living near Greenville in this coun-
ty, whilst after mpting to pass down ladder on
the side OF b.,x-car for che purpose Of putting
down the brak es. was knocked off by some
projection, o. fe II of, when the cars ran over
him, breaking his arm near the shoulder. rem
dering amputatfon necessary. which was per-
formed at Ronceverte by DR.. R. P. Lake, Of
Lewisburg, W. Va. He Is a tailor by trade,
but ran on the road as a brakeman for while
some time since. and this. We learn, was his
first trip on his recent engagement as a brake
man on the Railroad. 1t is a sad occurrence,
and we sympathize deeply with him and his
relatives and friends some of whom live in
this city.
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The June term of the County Court COM
menced yesterday. The following is sum
mary of the proceedings:
Deeds recorded since last term SO, and e1
parte settlements %.
Roads. &c.-The following parties were ap-
pointed Road Surveyors, viz: Mathew Fix. No.
6. Riverheads; VIM. F. Sheets. No. ID. B. F.
Hildebrand, No. 10, and David Craig. No. a,
South River; ]. A. Whitmore. No. 81, and
Richard Dudley No. 81. North River; George
F. Smith, No. 3D. Pastures M. H. Shaver, No.
So Riddle River.
The road petitioned for by VIM. McCue and
others, from Fl. Defiance to Dfxon's Ford, ~
miles. was established; damages and cost,
1875
The petition of B. F. McNutt and others for
change of location of road near McNutt's
house. in Riverhead's District, was granted,
and $2c0 allowed in aid of building bridge,
and in construction of the road.
MILFORD Hawpe was appointed surveyor Of
road precinct. No. 81. Riverheads; Jos. Crick-
enberger surveyor of precinct. No Al; and
VIM. Flory, No. Is, Middle River.
B. M Ellis, DR.. D. w. Hanger, snd D. w.
Coiner were appointed commissioners to re-
allot hands to precinct, No. 40 South River
District.
Probate.-The Wills of Martin CARRIER and
Jacob Bosserman were admitted to record.
Martha Jane Wichael qualified as guardian
of her infant children.
John q. East qualified as guardian of Fannie
Grass.
N. D. Mccormick qualified as guardian OF
Robert Steele Mccormick.
Administration was granted Daniel M. Hale
on the estate of Sam1 Simmons.
The estate of e. g. Raynes was committed to
the Sheriff for administration.
Licenses.-Ordinary and retail licenses were
granted to Mary ]. Burruss. Variety Springs
and bar-room and retail to VIM. 7. Larew at
Greenville.
The Court adjourned until this morning at 10
o'clock.
Mrs. GLADKE is selling nice STRAW HATS
at % cents. may2-tf
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Lucky John Weeer.

The Louisiana Natl Bank has notified the
First NATL Bank of this place that the $50, 900
drawn by Mr.. John Weger of Kasota, in The
Louisiana State Lottery, on May 9th. has been
deposited in their bank. The money was paid
in full without any discount, and Mr.. W. is
now one of the wea. thy men of the country
John Weger was born in Norway, July 23d,
1882. and will be go years old in July. He came
to New York from Norway in 1850. and came
to Minnesota in 1851. He enlisted in the U. s.
army soon after he came to MINI esota. and af-
ter his term Of service in the army expired he
located at Kasota, where he has resided ever
since We understand that Mr.. Weger intends
starting store. and putting the remainder Of
his money at interests, Peter (Minn) 1rib-
uae, May "a, 1882.
The next drawing will be on Tuesday always
Tuesday, July 18th.
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COALITION CONvENTIoN.-TheC Coalition Con-
vention to nominate Readjuster- Republican
candidate for this District, which will no doubt
be Hon. John Paul, will meet in Harrisonburg
on the 18th of August.
meeting to select eight coalition delegates
to represent this county. will be held in the
Courthouse on Monday, July 2lth. and on
Thursday evening. July 9th, meeting will be
held to elect two delegates to represent Staun-
ton in the Harrisonburg Convention. A con-
vention is useless as it is a foregone conclusion
that Paul will be the candidate.
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SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILRoAD.-Major
Henry Fink. Vice President and General Mana
ger of the Norfolk g. Western Railroad and
East Tennessee Virginia & Georgia Railroad,
has been appointed General Manager OF the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, with office at
Lynchburg. Virginia.
Major Fink assumed the duties of the position
June 18th, simultaneously with the completion
OF the Shenandoah Valley Railroad and the
commencement of through business in connec-
ton with the Virginia, Tennessee & Georgia
Air Line via Roanoke
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BY e. D. b.

Spring and May. yet the sunshine seems
strangely sad to-day;
AS of the sound Of tear drops falling on the
A lesson we are acknowledgements buds do fall
in May.
cross, to-day, we fashioned, wove it by
Gods chart;
Though clinging to a flower we knew must
form part,
We traced a name-twas Bertie-insured for
get me not.
And there we placed lily bud-emblem of a
higher lot.
Dear BERTHE! bright exotic, transplanted in our
CLINE.
Loving Southern sunshine, could only vie
with Northern dew,
To offer to our darling chalice filled for time
With olive branch and bud of friendship
true;
This chalice held brighter gift of love infinite,
From God, whose love for the little ones we
dare not limit,
For the Masters words are. I'VE must be like
to win it,"
Meier did sweeter flower bloom in stranger
land,
Giving its fragrance out so gently, and SO
brightly,
Each word remembered, or clasp of loving
hand.
So like the ottar of the rose. touching e'er SO
lightly,
Companion bud of coarser mould or form.
Gives its gift, of odor sweet, a pure and lasting
charm;
Could there be stronger chain against the
power of harm!
How lightly by the silver cord, earth's beaute-
GUS things are bound:
10Y in beaverton earth, a withered flower,
darkened room,
Aching hearts, clinging to the precious dust, as
echo does to sound.
Strong loving hearts felt it no shame that
honest tears should fall.
Bound to none; by love she taught to all the
sacred truth,
The power to do, God has given to His jewels
of the earth
And has spoken to the beautiful, the truth OF
purity and youth.
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The CENTURY MAGAzINB-THE CENTURY
FOR JULY.-The July Century opens with a
frontispiece portrait Of Emerson from the bust
by Daniel c. French, which is thou ,ht to be .
most satisfactory representation Of ephiloso-
pher in his later vigor. The engraver, Mr..
Kruell. In retaining the texture of the marble,
has lost nothing of the likeness. Here Is q
paper on "Emerson's Personality" by Emma
Lazarus. with "reminiscences, and an editorial
treating of his character and infiuence,-and
close study of his poetry will be the next paper
in the series Of essays by Mr.. E. c. stedman.
The illustrated papers include two of decided
interest at this season: carefully prepared
and illustrated account of 1.-THE Evolution Of
the American Yacht" by 8. G. w. Benjamin,
and 1.-THE Horse In Notion" by Col. George E.
Warning. Jr., both fully illustrated, the latter
with forty-four cuts after Muybridge's photo
graphs drumming horses, the text being pop
ular review of DIR. Stillmans quarto volume
on the subject. The opening article is an In
teresting and richly illustrated paper Of travel.
by Lieut. G. E. 8. Wood. entitled 'Among the
Thinkits In Alaska" The conclusion Of John
Muir's "Bee-Pastures Of California is printed
with illustrations by Fem and acute literary
criticism. and an out of-door favor are found
in an essay by John Burroughs on Thoreau.
whose last portrait is given, engraved from
tin-type which once belonged to his friend
Emerson. This is one Of Mr.. Burroughs's most
delightful papers.
prominent is the third and last part of Thomas
Carlyle's "Tour in Ireland,"-which is full OF
his characteristic slap-dash, querulousness and
grim humor. "a Great Charity Reform" by
f. v. Smalley sketches the remarkable work
of the State Charities Aid Association Of New
York. "a Colorado Cavern" Of Luray-ike
qualities is briefly described by Ernest Inger-
soil.
The fiction is especially readable this month.
In Mr.. HoweIls's Modern Instance" the hero
has "a seizure" persuades his wife that he is
the only temperate man in Boston. and dis
cusses with theatre-manager the true princi-
pie of supply and demand underlying Journal
ism and the drama. Mrs. Burnett's characters
meet again on New Years day in Washington,
and Agnes Sylvestre re-appears. "Christianas
Wedding Dress" by Mrs. Schuyler B. Horton,
is a genre story of Long Island and the Michi-
gan Sufferers, and "Damming the Sacramento"
by Joaquin Miller, is q story of the early min
ing days. Of marked power in the telling.
Poetry is contributed by II. c. Bunner, Annie
r. Amman. Edgar Fawcett, Mrs. A. D. T. Whit
ney. and others.
In the Topics OF the Time" besides the edi-
torial on Emerson there are papers on "Insti-
tutional Charity" "A Successful Mans FAIL
ure." american Art Students Abroad" and
"Puritans and Witches" Eleven pages are de-
voted to book-notices, which embrace q large
variety of subjects The Bric-a-Brac poetry is
sprightly and light, and in Home and Society
there is valuable paper on House Construc-
ton with Precautions against Fire, accom-
panied by ten diagrams showing both safe and
dangerous methods of building.
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HARRY fuckers ADHESION the 18th in
slant, Hollins' Institute closed its 39th annual
session. Harry st. Geo. Tucker, ESQ.,, of this
city, delivered the address before the Literary
Societies of that Institution, which is describ-
ed by an intelligent correspondent of the
Lynchburg Virginian as Admirable ad-
DRESS" We have no doubt that it was an lad
mirable address," for we know him to be q
good speaker, and a man of good literary tastes.
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FLOUR MILLs.-The Touring mills of Witt
& Holt, near this city, and that of Cline's mill
on Middle River, six miles north of this place.
have determined to substitute the roller meth
cd of grinding wheat for the old method of
grinding by burrs, which is claimed to be an
improvement. These mills have the reputa-
ton of making good flour, but seem resolved
to improve their method.
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AND
consumers OF PAINTS!
HT Read the following for Yourself

We have now in stock the largest and best
stock of PAINTS ever brought to this section,
manufactured by Lucas Co., the oldest paint
house in Philadelphia.
These Paints are guaranteed to give entire
or shade desired at prices to suit the times. A
saving of Is per cent. can be made by their use
and they are always ready for immediate use,
presenting smooth, elastic, durable and CLOS
sy surface. 1t does not crack or become loos-
ened from the material upon which it is used
Read the following guarantee
PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 30th, 1882.
Messrs. Berkeley & Co., Sydunt02. Ta.:-
DEAR SIRS:-We have not as yet found 1t
necessary to issue printed guarantee for our
Liquid Paints, regarding our position and rep
utation with the trade as sufficient assurance
that we would not place on the market an in
ferior article, particularly under our brand.
We however will cheerfully follow the expedi-
emit which has been resOrted to by manufacture
ers to Introduce their goods by stating that we
will REFUND THE MONEY OR REPAINT
any work with English lead and boiled oil we
believe is orthodoxy on which our paint has
been used, that you feel well satisfied has
proved itself inferior. If further guarantees
thority but we do not think you will ever hear
of one authentic case of trouble arising through
the use of our paints.
Yours truly,
These paints may be obtained by wholesale
and retail from
BERKELEY & CO.,
june6 Staunton, Va.
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RAWLEY SRRINGs.-It will be seen by refer
ence to advertisement, that an opportunity
will be given to visit the Rawley Springs In
Rockingham county,-the best chalybeate wa
ter in the world-and at the same time to enjoy
the Ball given in honor Of the visitors. Ex-
cursfon trains from different localities, includ-
ing Charlottesville and Lexington, will be run
on the 18th of July. See advertisement, and
for further information apply to depot agents
of the B. & o. R. R., and to the Virginia House.
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SUICIDE OF THREE YOUNG FEMALES
OF ILLINOIS. III onvile, Ill.,, June q
Allie Mills, aged fourteen years: Mary
Oglie, aged seventeen /; and Mary Jones,
aged twelve, committed suicide this
morning by taking arsenic. Allie Mills
gave as her reason that her father lived
with shameless woman, Miss Oglie's
reason was that she was an orphan, and
Mary Jones took the drug because the
others did.
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JOB WoRK.-At the SPECTATOR Office, Job
Work of all kinds Is executed in the very best
style at cheap rates. If you want Bill-heads,
Letter. or Note-heads, Tags of the best quality,
Cards, Circulars, or any other kind of printing,
the SPECTATOR Office is the place to have 1t
done in the best style at low rates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-06-27

This is likely to be hard year on the
political bosses. Pennsylvania and New
York, the leading States of the Union
are in revolt, and 1t is to be hoped that
there will be q thorough union of all the
elements in his State. opposed to boss
rule. With Conkling overthown in
New York, and Cameron upset in Penn
sylvania, why should Virginia consent
to the reign of an autocrat. Lynch.
TSrginaQn.
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The fight will be between Massey and
Malone; Liberalism and Bossism. Shall
the dynasty of Stalwartism, lately de-
feated by the Liberal Republicans ofthe
North but reinstated in power by an
accursed felon's bullet, be allowed to en-
trench itself on the sacred soil of the
Old Dominion! That ia the question
and nothing more i Virginia Reddjus-
ter, Front Royal.
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SALE OF NEW WHEAT.-The first sale of new
what in Staunton, was made yesterday Court
day. Ro. s. Harnsberger, Esq, sold his crop
estimated at 5000 bushels of prime Lancaster, to
John W. Todd. grain dealer, at one dollar per
bushel to be delivered in July. From all &C
counts the crop in the county will be large
and good one.
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Attention is called to Maj. ]. w. Newton's
price list published in this issue. He is one Of
our live merchants who has learned the virtue
of advertising literally. There is no mistake
about the fact that those do most business who
advertise most literally and constantly. He
and few others set an example that all bust
ness men would do well to follow.
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Go to GLADKE's for bargains.

StOre.hOuse for Rent.-The Store-house
in McGaheysville. Rockingham county. which
was used as a store for many years by the late
Col Joseph Mauzy, and by others since, is for
rent on low terms. This is one of the Oldest
and best known store-stan DIS in that county.
Applicants for renting 1t will address
RICHARD MAUZY,
marl4-tf Staunton, Va.
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The Cardinal window shades with all the Fix
lures at Toe, for sale at B. M. JAMIsoN's. june27

LECTURE ON AGRICULTURE.-In accordance
with previous announcement Prot De Colin
delivered his lecture on Agriculture at the
Courthouse on yesterday. His lecture was
very good one and we are sorry that so few
farmers were present to hear 1t. 1t was thor
oughly practical, though largely mixed up
with necessary chemical terms applying to the
constituents of the soil. He proposes to carry
out practically the theory Of the great agricul-
turist Liebig, in the application only of such
fertilizers as the soil needs for its improvement
and the production of certain crops. During
the coming year he will analyze soils without
charge.
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PROF. EUkIrT.-We are informed by those
who are competent to express an opinion. that
Prof Euritt, who has been teacher of the
sign language in the Virginia Institution for
the education of the D., D. & Blind for the cast
eleven years, has special qualifications, and is
cone of the best teachers of the sign language in
this country,
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During the campaign for Congress-
man at large, wont the republicans feel
jolly when Mr.. Massey takes from his
pocket and reads to them Mr.. Wise's
letter on Southern Republicans Allen
Gazette,
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BETHEL CHURCH.-The Greenville Banner
learns from MIR. Samuel Pllson that the build
Ing of a church at Bethel, has not been fully
determined upon. as heretofore published. but
the deacons have instructions to continue their
work of soliciting funds for the purpose until
the required amount is secured. It was found
some time ago that 81. 900 had been subscribed.
and the sum is steadily increasing, but work
will not be commenced earlier than next
Spring II they decide to rebuild.'
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At Gladkes you can buy LADIES' ULSTERS
all sizes at $l.00. may2-tf

CADET WILLIE II. GARBER.-Willie 81. Gar
Der, of Rockbridge, son of the late Sandy Gar
Der. passed all his examinations at West Point
and has been admitted to the United States
Military Academy. His pay-S540 per year
begins July LIST. All the recent graduates,
about 40, received commissions in the United
States army. There are very few virginians
in that Academy at this time.
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The Greenville Banner says that George Pill
son. Esq, has been elected Superintendent OF
the Sunday school at the Pines Chapel to fill
the vacancy cccasioned by the resignation OF
Mr.. Blauth.
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DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates
Notices Of deaths published 07dtatitoassEu
LoeAN.-On the 10th of May, at the residence
Of her sister, Mrs Jane Gamble, Miss Maria
Logan, aged rs years.
PARKE.-Of consumption, at her home in
Union, West Va, at 5 o'clock on Saturday
morning, June 18th, Miss Bessie, second
daughter of Thomas F. Parke, Esq.
She had been in attendance upon Mt. de
Chantal Seminary, near Wheeling, during the
past winter and had returned home only few
short weeks before her death.
IN MEMORY OF BERTIE MADISON.
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TITS too cheap to be good"-not a bit. 'Ther-
maline" is cheerfully acknowledged by the
thousands who have used it to be the best med
icine for Chills they have used, no matter what
the price. A physician says. "a Is cent pox Of
Thermaline cured patient after he had taken
over So worth of quinine and pills." Quinine
is SO dear as to be almost beyond the reach of
the