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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

The North american ReUieaO for August opens
with very spirited discussion OF the subject
of "Aforal Instruction in the Public Schools, -
by the Rev. r. Heber Newton, who offers a
practical scheme for conveying ethical instruc-
ton without reference to religious tenets, and
the Rev. DIR. Francis L. Patton, who maintains
that the Bible must be made the basis of all
moral teaching. Henry D. Lloyd exposes the
tricks and frauds of speculation in grain. which
operate to make bread dear, and maintains
that they should be depressed by law, as being
flagrantly in opposition to public policy.
"Woman in Politics." by ex-Surgeon- General
VIM. A. Hammond, is a caustic discussion OF
certain facts of nervous organization which i'll
his opinion render the female sex united for
participation in public affairs. Hon. Francis
A. Walker reviews Henry Georges Social
Fallacies,' criticising in particular his doc
trines regarding land tenure and rent. The
evils resulting from Crude Methods of Legis-
lation," both national and State, are pointed
out by Simon Sterne, who advocates the adop-
ton of certain rules of legislative procedure
which, in English practice. have been found to
serve as an effectual barrier both against lob
bying and against the mischiefs of iIl-consid-
cred lawma king. Charles F. Wingate writes
OF "The Unsanitary Homes Of the Rich" and
there is joint discussion of Science and
Prayer" by President Galusha Anderson and
Thaddeus B. Wakeman. Published at 80 La
fayette Place, New York, and for sale by book
sellers generally.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

A PLEASANT ExcURsIoN.-The Fire Compa.
mics of our city will take their annual excur
sion to Goshen this year on Wednesday, the
LIST day Of August, where the day will be de-
lightfully spent in various amusements Incl,
dent to these days of pleasant holiday to oul
boys or the fire department, and all who at.
tend them. The fact that the boys have
pledged themselves to keep good order is a suf
ficient guarantee for that Indispensable de-
slider alum for any excursion. The stone8ai
brigade Band viii go along to furnish good
music in addition to the many other enjoy
ments OF the trip. For terms, &C., see adyer.
tisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24
From the Kansas City Times:

We must confess that the ente tainment
given lost evening by one of the celebrated
Wizard Uil Companies was of character which
challenged our highest admiration. They al
most lifted us out OF our boots by their soul en-
trancing melody. The very large asssmblage,
composed in large part ofladfes, ave evidence
of their appreciation of the entertain ment by
remaining on the ground until the close of it,
We have no hesitation in commencing the
music to the most refined and critical lovers Of
the art divine, as well as the courtesy and gen
tlemanly bearing of the troupe. We bid them
Godspeed, wherever they go, and hope to heal
them again at some future day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24
Farmer(who had read in the paper the black.

Farmer (who had read in the paper the black
smiths pun on the last affair Of honor Ibid
you see that pun in the last SPECTATOR?
Company mo. What was it?"
Farmer IA man went into the black
smiths shop, and said something to the black
smith, who didn't answer. Then the fellow
picked up rod and says, 'Tll pick your ears.
The blacksmith says, Take care Elan, I'll
shoot you.'" Laughs heartily9
Comp. why, don't see the pun in that"
Farmer What! you don't! Why that's a
capital pun"
1.-THE reply of the blacksmith was, Take care
Elan, will Beirne tbprnJ you.'l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24
From the Highland Recorder.
PERJURY Most Foul and DanlnaSIe

The above is the caption of an article in the
last SPECTATOR, ELECTED by the statements
made by witnesses in the Greaver-M Meredith
poisoning case. The SPECTATOR says:
Then follows the article of the SPECTATOR to
which the Recorder adds -
Tits an incontrovertible fact that there is a
growing tendency on the part OF witnesses and
Jurors to give latitude to conscience and disre-
gard their most solemn vows. This laxity OF
character is becoming alarmingly common,
and 1t is time the law against perjury was en-
forced to the very letter. The cause of justice
demands it; the safety of society demands it;
right, morality truth, cry out against the I'M
holy practice by which men barter away char
acter self-respect, reputation, and even soul It.
sell, to their own lasting infamy, saying moth
ing of the injury and wrong done to their
reckless and profane utterances. Let the law
seize all such and make examples Of them.
They are more dangerous to the community
than the thief and robber who steal your prop
erty, but leave your character, that which is to
you most sacred, untarnished and untouched"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

FIRE.-About o'clock last Sunday morning
it was discovered that the tobacco store of Mr.
s. Walton Coleman, at the Old Pump Corner al
the corner OF Main and Augusta Streets wal
on fire. The alarm was given, ana by tbs
prompt action OF the flremen, the fire was eE.
tinguished before much damage was done
This was effected by the prompt attendance o.
| the firemen and the facilities afforded by oul
water works, which have been the means O
saving much valuable property. How thi.
fire originated is unknown. 1t was insured In
the Home Of New York." and the Norwich
Union," of England, fire insurance companies
of which Mr.. Arista Hoqe is local agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

BALDWIN AUGUSTA FAIR-SPECIAL PREMI-
UMs BY II. F. LYLE & Cove notice in an
other article the premiums offered by en-
terprising business men of Waynesboro', and
here notice those offered, with similar spirit,
and for like purposes. by the enterprisiDg firm
of Hugh F. Lyle Co., who offer to the farm
ers special prize of a Virginia Chilled Plow
for the best bushel of red wheat and Livings-
ton No 4 Pillow for the best bushel OF corn,
white or yellow. in the ear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

DEATH OF CoNYICT.-The Clerk Of the Cor
poration Court Of this city received, last week
a letter from the Superintendent of The Peni
Tertiary, announcing the death on July 18th
I6S3. Of Nelson DAVIS tcol'd) of typhoid fever
whilst working On the Railroad for Messrs
Mason, Shanahan & Hoge. He was convicted
in April, 1882, and sentenced to the penitentia
~ for three years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

HIGHLAND REcoRHgR. to prom
Use. the Highland Recorder made its appearance
last Saturday in enlarged form and improved
typographical DRESS and the editors thereof
feel las happy as a full-blown sunfower." We
renew our congratulations, with the hope that
their enterprise will be duly appreciated and
lucratively rewarded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

FROM observing the result of many recent
criminal trials, we have come to the conclusion
that more juries than criminals are hung. To
be "cotched on the jury" is becoming to be a
serious matter. If juryman favors the ac'
quittal of prisoner charged with stealing a
hog, some are so unebaritabe as to suspect that
he ate some of the pork.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

SUFPER-uNIoN CHURCH.-On tomorrow
evening" the 25th a supper will be provided AT
the Old Camp Ground near Parnassus. by the
ladies of the congregation of the Union Pres
byterian Church, the proceeds to be used to-
wards theimpro tofthatchurch. Wehope
1t will be literally patronized, and that the Ia
bors of the Ladies will be handsomely re-
yvarded
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24
"
Briefs.

The svheat by and by can now be found in
every farmers barn.
City COUSINS are now seeking their sun
shades in the country.
Yesterday was County Court day. and there
we're many people in the city.
Peaches and cream are not unacceptable to
the editorial palate at this season.
Sunday and yesterday are regarded here as
the hottest days yet Of this summer.
Cucumbers are said to be low. We are glad
of il. We turn them over to the doctors.
The knights of Labor, of this city, will meet
in Odd.FelIows' hall ext Friday, at P. M.
Oh for some "vast contiguity of shade" is
now cry that appeals to perspi-cuous mil
lions.
The wheat crop of this year. for this county,
continues to be reported fine in quality and in
quantity.
Fruits OF all kinds are now abundant In our
markets, many of them being supplied from
our own county.
The recent rains and hot weather have
brought out the corn crop most wonderfully.
There is now every prospect OF there being an
abundant yield.
Last Saturday was the 22nd anniversary OF
the first battle OF Manassas. or Bull Run, as it
ifs called in the North.
We have never before properly realized the
comfort to be had in that old hymn, prom
Greenland's icy mountains"
To-ma(y)-toes, tomatoes, to-mar-toes, and
even ter-mar-turses, are all good and good at
all times, Is there any greater evidence of the
progressiveness OF this age? Some years
ago they were considered poisonous, and no
doubt they then were.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

Health, the poor mans riches. and the rich
mans bliss, is maintained by the judicious use
Of Ayers sarsaparilla which strengthens and
invigorates the'system by purifying the blood.
1t is so highly concentrated that it is the most
economical medicine for this purpose that can
be used.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

CoLoRED LAWYER IN STAUNToN,-
the last term OF the Corporation Court of this
city, R. G. o. Benjamin (colored) was granted
license to practice law in that Court. This is
the first time that the Staunton bar mas been
honored with a colored member. "The sun do
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

LUTHERAN JUBILEE AND CoNvENTIoN.-There
will be Lutheran Jubilee and Convention OF
all the Lutheran churches and Sunday schools
OF the Valley of Virginia. at Fishers Hill.
Shenandoah county, Va, Thursday, August
I'd, 1888
During the day three addresses will be deliv-
cred by the following speakers, on themes IN
harmony with the occasion:-Rev. D. A. Day.
Missionary from Africa, missions and the
Sunday School," Rev. I. G. Burke. of the
Third English Lutheran Church of Baltimore,
aChildren and the Sunday school," Rev. Prof
). A. Repass, D. p OF Salem Theological Semi
nary, Luther and the Children"
Several hands of music will be in attendance
to add to the enjoyment of the occasion.
The Committee have decided to make the
feast basket Plc-Nic. Every family will con-
troll it's basket,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

CoEFEF HOUSE IN CHAR1oFTEsyILLE.-
Ladies ofth Woman's Christian Temperance
Snion in Charlottesville have opened Coffee
aoqse in the old Monticello House in that
lawn. with similar objects and character to
that in this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

IMPROVEMENTS AROUND FISHERsvILLE.-
DR.. Watson is building large concrete house
on the Brown farm near the depot
Col. D. S. Bell is building a concrete house on
Barren Ridge one mile from Fishersville.
II. q. Hamilton is building a fine brick
house on his Bell farm. The last two have dug
wells at their buildings, each some 900 feet
deep,
VIM. F. Giikeson is building concrete house
near Thinking Spring church. Several new
barns are being built in th2 vicinity
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

All Of our farmer patrons should read the ad-
vertisement OF Messrs. Hugh F. Lyle & Co.,
aad call at Frank Alexander s Co.'S. on Main
street. to see and exGnGins the merits claimed
Tor the new rIow-points which they are now
extensively manufacturing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

Do not waste your money. and risk injuring
your hair by purchasing useless washes or oils,
but buy something that has record-a reme-
dy that everybody knows is reliable. Halls
Hair Remover will inyigorate, strengthen. and
beautify the hair, restore its color if faded or
turned gray. and render it soft, silken and lus-
irons
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

U, s. COURTHOUSE AT HARRIsoNBURG.-The
Secretary of the U. S. Treasury has appointed as
Com missioners the following gentlem en- to Sc
lect the site upon which to build in Harrison
burg the U. S. Courthouse: DR.. ]. B. Webb,
Henry B. Harnsberger and John F. Lewis
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

Ladies, If you would be forever redeemed
from the physical disabilities that, in thousands
OF leases, depress the spirits and absolutely fet-
Yer all the energies of womanhood, you have
9nly to get Lydia E, Pinkham's Vegetable
compound.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24
Who Doubts a Statement Made by Gen'I1
BeRuregard and Early Over Their
Own EfRnR1HFop

1t is easy to carp at success and accuse of dis
honesty those whose moral characters for in
tegrity, veracity and fair dealing are as ansul-
lied as the driven snow. Now, in reply to some
cavaliers, actuated by motives easily seen
through, Gen'ls G. T. Beauregard OF La and
Jubal A. Early of Va, reaf1rm and publish to
tie whole world, over their own autagraghic
signatures, that they in person manage and
cantrol all the monthly and semi-annual
drawings of The Louisiana State Lottery, and
ssthe same are conducted with honesty, fairness
and good faith toward all parties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

Several angels, it's said have been lowering
about the McCurdy House lately. We doubt If
but few saw them l-AUeghdny II tbune
Then you suppose that many saw them. or
you committed a lapsaas penne, as editors fire.
qusntly do.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

could Shakespeare have foreseen the use and
plont Nathaps & Co.'S circus is making of the
name OF Dan Rice, he would have been able
TO answer his What's in a name ?"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24
MARRIAGES..

REID-BRoUGHMAN Nat the residence of Mr..
Tazewell Jones, in Rockbridge county, by
Rev II. r. Smith, on Wednesday the lith
inst, Mr.. Watson G. Reid ana MISS Martha
V. Bfougnman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

OATs.-5S bushels.
RYE.-2S bushels.
MEAL,-60 bushels.
PEAS.-40 bushels. q
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHEAr-White, 474 bushels common to
choice at 9Sc. to Sis. Red, LA. bushels com
mon TO prime Iongbe-*y at S5c. to Sl1S; As
bushels mixed AZ $i02 to $l.l6; 5,464 bushels
com IN to prime Shortberry at 81. 02 to $t.l5
CoRN-White, $50 bushels good to very good
at 81 to Csc. Mixed, 81 bushels very good to
prime at 81 to &C.,,
OATs-4S bushels mixed on private terms.
MEAL.-S0 bushels at Csc.
PEAS.-40 bushels black on private terms.
FLoUR.-We quote: Fine, SI000S3.50; super
| fine, So 25@s3 rs; extra, S475@ $3.50; common
| family, S5.O0@5.25; Patent family, S6.OO@S7.0O
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

LEGAL QUEsTIoN.-Can it be said that R. G.
O. Benjamin (colored), lately admitted to the
Staunton Bar will hold his position under
"color of title9,'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

To Danish contagion from garments and
linen, disinfect with Gleun's sulphur SHap.
Pixies TOOthsclie Drops cure in one
minute.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24
From Eminent wilmer BrIntOn, NJ. d.
Baltimore.

81 HAVE made use of COIden's Liquid
Beef Tonic in my practice, and have been
much gratifled with the result. AS toaic in
all cases Of debility, weakness, ANGINA, chloro-
sis etc, It cannot be surpassed.'' (TdEe no 9TH
err OF druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

INsURANCE;-We invite attention to the card
of Nessrs Hoge spblett, General Fire Insu.
rance Agents, and commend them to all who
wish to insure their property in safe and reli-
able companies. such as are represented by
these gentlemen who are known in this COM
munity to be men OF character and business
quail fcations.
Their office is over the store of F. Nj. Young,
and has been fitted up with new furniture
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

AFTER the LIST proximo there will be a daily
mail between Dayton and sangersville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

Tfyou want q nice buggy and horse, hack
spring wagon, or anything in the livery linz
go to Thornburg's. toG2.tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

Bar = 1ajld that [tnornbur is the place to
at Nice hnggies and horses. hacks. DC. ie2s-t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

c. A. Gladke publishes column advertise.
ment in which he enumerates, by numbers,
numbers OF bargains he offers to his customers,
and, he might have added numberless others,
not only "too tedious to mention brit too nus
roerous to,enunoeraGe - ,fi-'ss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
IT, Circulation OF the Blood is justly

Vie Circulation OF the Blood Is justly
esteemed the greatest ordination of Divine
Providence; by that beating engine, the heart,
it is driven to all parts of the system, giving
vigor and strength to the complicated ma
chinery of man. This living flood. whether we
sleep or wake, sallies briskly through the arte
ries and returns softly through the veins. How
necessary that it should be kept free from all
impurity, and yet how negligent many are re-
specting this great essential to the enjoyment
of perfect health. Derangenlent in the Liver
and Nerves is generally the primary cause,
and JaundIce. Indigestion and all the harrass-
ing feelings attending Dyspepsia, which makes
life a burden, result from it. Suicide would
rapidly follow suicide. if there was no cure
No one will suffer long, If be willuse BAKERS
PREMIUM BITTERS. They are peculiarly
adapted to the diseases OF the Southern eli
mate, and wleu taken according to direction
are positive cure for DiarThoaa, Dysentery,
Cramp Collie Cholera Morbus, a que and Fever,
Sour Stomach and almost every other affection
arising from impurity Of the blood or disor-
dered stomach.
Sold by druggists and country merchants
everywhere.
f.. BAKER. Proprietor,A
aprS 8iehlnGna YAK
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24
THE NEW YORK

In construction, rs second to none, being the
finest finished on the market. Call befoT buy.
Ing and You will SA " Il 10 n H Y.
w. L. OLIVEER,,
jel2 Bookseller, Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

Best BeeVes 8112f16 %
Generally rated hrstQ uality.-......4 70 G05 rs
Medium good fair quality.........4 60 al 6215
Ordinary thin Steers. Oxen & Cows 3 60 G13 %
Extreme range of prices..............3 90 ct %
Total receipts for the week 1885; sales 1872.
The offerings on the Hill this week were fully
equal to a rather slow demand, and prices were
about 1sc off for the tops, which were az good
as those of last week, while o.LeT grades were
nearly Nc lower IN CONS instances than last
week. Nue.. the larger part Of the offerings
were good medium and top Cattle.
s eep and hambS.-The receipts of Sheep
this week have been very light scarcely one
fourth maay as Lambs. Trade has been fair
FOR SEeep ara only moderate for Lambs with
GO outside demand for either. Good stock
Sheep are in demand and the offerings limited.
We quote sheep at 319@5l4 cents, and Lambs
at 5G615 cent per Id gross. Stock Sheep $50
~ cents. Arrivals this week $3.50 head.
Hogs.-The offerings this week were fully
equal in quality 10 taose of last week. being
too heavy Tor the general requirements, Zig liter
Hogs, of IS0 to 800 lbs gross, being more accept
able. Prices are off from last week, and the
demand only moderate at the decline. We
quote at I14@SI cents per ID net. Arrivals this
week 50i7 head
RICHMOND MARKET.
RICHMOND, July 81, 1883.
OFFERINGS.
WuEAT.-White, 65f bushes Red. l009S
bushels.
CoRN.-White. 800 bushels Mixed l, O34 BUSH
I.rs h,e1,als
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24

W IIUNTER.-dIT.
Hunter, after lingering illness, died OF drop
sy, last Friday night at his residence in
"West End'' of this city, aged 50 years. He was
well and favorably known in this city where
he had many friends who will deeply mourn
his death. He was man of genial manners
kind hearted, and a true friend.
His burial in Thornrose cemetery took place
en- Sunday morning from the Episcopal church.
The Rector, w. Q. Hullihen, being absent on a
visit to Wheeling, W. Va, the services were
read by Rev. Mr.. Packard of Halifax county.
The deceased was member of the West Au-
gusta Guard during the var. and in honor o.
bis memory, his burial was attended by the
stonewall Brigade Band, the West Augusta
Guard and the Staunton Artillery companies
in their uniforms
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-26
WHAT An EMINENT PHYSICIAN SAID.

WHAT AN EMINENT PHYSICIAN HAlDs
"What reason is there to believe that
Savannah is exempt from the disease Z"
IAN eminent physician, DIR. Arnold, OF
this city. advanced the theory, prior TO the
epidemic of 1866, that the disease only
ragged with its worst fatality on the low
lands and islands on level with
the water. and that Savannah is
located too high above the level for 1t TO
prevail extensively in epidemic form, and
that the wide streets and free ventilation
of the city through its open squares was
a safeguard against its rayages
This theory was clearly proved IN the
epidemic that followed"
s'What was the ratio of mortality dur
ing the epidemic of 1882
8From July. 1866, to February, 1868,
there were $50 deaths. This shows ratio
Of 12.4 deaths per thousand during that
period"
"What was the number of deaths among
the troops at TybeeW
ssThere is no record to show the num-
Der, but the disease was fearfully fatal,
and the soldiers fell rapidly its victims"
With the two visitatiOns OF 1884 and
1866, Savannah has been free from the
ravages of the disease, and even during
those periods the death rate was proper
tiOnately small. While only 356 deaths
were reported in this city, there We're
$500 in New Orleans. 4,557 in St. Louis,
5.514 in Cincinnati. and 1,022 in Philadel-
phia in the scourge that visited these
cities i'm lS49
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-26
President Ford Dramatic association
Tbe Race Retyeen the pilot Craft


Another ocean race has been arranged
to take place on the 30th inst, in which
the merits of the Charleston and Savan-
nah pilot boats will again be tested. The
challenge emanates from the Frances
Elizabeth" the Charleston built boat
which has won all the races heretofore.
1t has been accepted by the ''Neca," the
feetest craft of the Savannah fleet, and
the contest will take place on Monday
next, both boats having put up forfeit
of $50. The course will be from Martins
Industry Lightship to Rattlesnake Shoals
and return, and terms of the race will be
as follows: Each vessel to carry four
lower sails, and either staysail or gatftOp-
sail. No more than five sails to be set at
any time during the race, and all the sails
to be used in any manner desired. AT
least two members of the Savannah Yacht
Club, under whose auspices the race is to
be sailed, must sail on each Of the vessels.
The Frances Elizabeth will leave here
for Savannah tO-daV.-ChdFLeStOn NelCS.