Chistmas Soirees.?Among the entertain*ments, with which the holidays are celebratedin our city, there are none more delightful thanthe soirees given by the pupils of the femaleschools in our midst. These charming enter-tainments are always looked forward to as a le-gitimate part of our Christmas enjoyments; anda Christmas in Staunton, without them, would

* be to a Stauntonian like the play of Hamlet withHamlet left out. And, truly, in no more beauti-ful way can the joyousness of this happy holi-day be celebrated, and in no more appropriatemanner the anniversary of the birth of theChrist-child bo welcomed, than by music fromthe fingers and singing from the lips of fairyoung maidens, whose sweet voices tone downthe feelings and prepare the heart to receive theteachings which the return of this time of greatrejoicing in all Christian countries should bringwith it.

The first of these Chris mas entertainmentswas that ofthe Virginia Female Institute, givenin "Mozart Hall" on last Friday night. TheHall was early crowded with a select and invitedaudience. The entertainment opened with aFrench comedie entitled "Le Bracelet," playedby eight young ladies. They were tastefullyand appropriately costumed and sustained theircharacters in a manner deserving the highestpraise. The managers were sufficiently thought-ful to provide the audience with printed synop-sis of the plot, so that even those who did notunderstand French were enabled to appreciatethe excellent acting of the young ladies.

The rest ofthe evening was devoted principal-ly to vocal and instrumental music. To say thatthis portion ot the entertainment was under thedirection of Prof. Richard will be sufficient toassure all, who had not the good fortune to bepresent, of its rare excellency. The taste andskill shown in the selection of pieces, to pleaseand entertain the audience, and at the sametime display to advantage the improvement andproficiency of the performers, were not tho leastmarked features of the programme.

The recitations of "L. Mort de Jeanne d'Arc"and "Tying the bonnet under'the chin," whichlast was recited by request, were admirably doneby Miss E. Minnegerode of Richmond, andwere greeted with much applause.

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Tuesday, December 23 9 1873.Christmas.?About this season, nearly nine-

teen hundred years ago, there was shining overthe bleak hills of India, that star which guidedthe wise men of the East to the lowly manger ofBethlehem, where was born the Holy child,through whom was to come "peace on earth,good will to men."

The long night ofthe Law, illumined only bythe glimmering of a faith that was at times al-most dead, was to flee away before the divineeffulgence of the Sen of Righteousness; whilefor the Gentiles, who, till then, had been left tothe dark teaching, of their own sinful imagina-tions, there was opened a way by which theymight fetum life everlasting.''

This, as all men know, is what thi3 merryChristmas tide commemorates. Let us showthen, that we appreciate, in some degree, whathas been done for us by doing something forothers. Let us keep our faces bright and ourhearts glad with the memory of Him who loveuus and gave himself for us. Let us help thepoor that He left with us and for us, that they,too, knowing that they are remembered lorChrist's sake, may rejoice in the anniversary ofHis nativity.

Let us remember, too, the little children thatHe loved, and keep them reminded of Him whowould not have them forbidden his presence and

Jus love. Let us think of the time when wewere boys and girls, when Santa Claus and KrisKrinkle were realities for us, and do all we canfor the happiness of the simple little folks. If wedo the." things heartily, keeping our hearts andpurses open, we cannot fail of enjoying that hap-piest of a.1

- *imes, "a merry Christmas:" andthe remberance of it will be sure to bring allwhat we most devoutly wish them?"a happyNew Year."

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Only a half sheet next week. Reason why-Christmas.

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It commenced snowing just as we were goingto press, with prospects for a deep snow.

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The Ladies of New Hope and vicinity will havean Oyster and Refreshment Supper in the Hall,Christmas night, for the benefit of the MethodistE. Church South.

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We have received the January number of Pe-ters Musical Monthly, published by J. L. Peters,599 Broadway, N. Y. It contains 12 pieces offine music. Subscription price $4 a year.

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Another snpply of that superior Sweet Cornjust received and for sale at Richardson's. Calland buy it and try it. It is the very thing forthe Christmas table. Remember the place.

C. A. Richardson.'?-?--

Land Sales.?Col* M. G. Harman has soldto Jacob Warwick, Esq., of Nelson, the Sheffeyfarm containing 318 acres, lying on the ValleyPike, four miles from Staunton. Also 61 acresto Mr. Frederick Haughton, of England, loca-ted on the pike, in the same direction.

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Citt Sergeant.?At the meeting of the CityCouncil on Tuesday last, Mr. Jacob T. Parrent,*who has for a long time filled the office of CitySergeant, resigned that office, whereupon theCouncil elected Mr. Levi Shaver to fill the va-cancy thus occasioned. The official bond of theCity Sergeant was fixed at the sum of $20,000.

Public Printing.?The public printer ofKansas has written to MajorRichard F. Walkerinquiring how it is that the public printing ofthis State can be done at figures bo different tothose paid in that State. He says the public print-ing of Kansas for 1873 amounted to $80,000;that of Virginia amounted to $26,232 46.

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We are indebted to our former citizen, Mr.T. G. Hoge, now a resident of Fort Worth,Texas, of the Fort Worth Democrat,which is jubilant over the victory over Radical-ism, recently won in the "Lone Star" State.?We congratulate the Democrats and Conserva-tives of Texas on the fortunate result of the re-cent election, and hope that State will neveragain suffer the evils of Radical rule.

»m.Ladies' Fair To night.?The ladies of the

Methodist church in this city will open theirFair to-aight in the lecture-room of the church,and will continue it for two or three days. Theirfriends and the public are invited to attend?es-pecially those who have a pocket full of men eyand wish to spend it freely for something nicein the eating line, or for handsome holiday pres-ents.

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Death of James Shea?Verdict of Coro-ner's Jury.?On last Friday morning, the deadbody of James Shea was found lying under therailroad bridge, on the Middlebrook road, ashort distance west of this city. His body wasfirst discovered about daylight lying in the mid-dle of the road, and was moved, by those whofound it, to one side, to prevent it from beingrun over by somepassing wagon. Many rumorswere soon rife as to the cause of his death. Somesaying that he had fallen from tbe bridge, othersthat he had been foully .dealt with, and othersagain that he had been overcome with whiskeyand had lain down in the road and died. Theproper authorities were soon notified and tookcharge of the body. At half ten o'clock,a jury of inquest was summoned, consisting ofthe following gentlemen : J. C. Marquis, JamesA. Armentrout, James A. Moore, N. C. Grego-ry, Wm. D. Runnels, J. M. Hardy, H. E. Sum-merson, Jos. H. Earman, Gabriel Hirsh, WmBlackburn, Wm. Kinney, Jas. H. Smith, andGeorge Harlan, Coroner of the City.

Several witnesses were examined. The doc-,tors, who examined the dead body, found thatthe left clavicle had been broken and the carti-lage torn from the bridge of the nose. Therewere no other injuries on the body. They seem-ed of the opinion that death had been causedby a fall from the bridge. There was found onthe person of the deceased a pint bottle nearlyhalf full of whiskey. He had been intoxicatedthe previous evening and had about fifty dollarsin his possession. As none of this money wasfound on his person, it was at first supposed thathe had*been robbed, but at the inquest it wasfound thatthe greater part of it had been takenby hi* friends,andthe balance he had spent. Theverdict of the jury was that the deceased hadcome to his death from causes unknown to thejury, but they were of opinion that it had beencaused by a fall. The deceased was buried onFriday evening.

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Rockingham Items.?Mr. Henry Harnsber-ger, of East Rockingham, lost his meat-house,by fire, one night last week, with all his meat,lard, sausage, tubs, knives and butchering im-plements; vinegar, dried fruit, beans, and innu-merable other articles. He had butchered onthe day of the fire, and it is supposed a spark offire must have dropped somewhere, and set fireto the building. The family were awakened at11 o'clock at night by a bright light, and thebuilding?butcher-house and meat-house com-bined?were just ready to fall in.

The dwelling house owned and occupied byDavid Hartman, about 2. miles north-west ofHarrisonburg, near theroad leading to the Northmountain, was destroyed by fire on Sunday, the14th, about noon. A portion of Mr. Hartman'sgoods and chatties was burnt with the dwelling.The fire was caused by a defective stove-pipe.The dwelling was an old but very substantil andcomfortable one. Mr. H. was insured, we learn,for $500 in the West Rockingham InsuranceCompany.

The schools of East Rockingham are all saidto be flourishing.

They have an interesting debating society atConrad's Store. They discuss all sorts of sub-jects, in all sorts ofhigh-flown language.

Jno. Arehart, an aged and respected citizen,died at his residence, near Timberville, on the13th inst

The students of the Harrisonburg GradedSchool gave a public exhibition on last Fridaynight, for the benefit ofthe School.

Mr. Jno. Scanion, ol Harrisonburg, has beenaWowed $34,416 by the Government for pro-perty destroyed in Georgia during the war.

Accident.?A sad accident, which may re-sult fatally, occurred near Mt. Sidney on Satur-day evening last, about 7 o'clock. The stagefrom this place to Harrisonburg ran over Mr.Wm. Eidson, not far from his home, passingacross the body about the kidneys. It is sup-posed that he was knocked down by tho horses,but it is no: known, as tha lamps were not light-ed, as they should have bean. The stage comingup, would, in a short time, have passed over himalso, but for the fact that Mr. Henry Sheets waspassing, riding a colt that shied and threw him,and seeing an object in the road, went to seewhat it was and discovered it to be the body ofMr. Eidson, in almost an insensible condition. ?

Dr. W. M. Crawford was called in and renderedthe necessary medical aid. His recovery is con-sidered very doubtful.

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City Improvements.?At the meeting of ther O.;y Council on Tuesday night last, with theviev of obtaining the means for improving thestreets and sidewalks and increasing the supplyof water for the city, that body adopted an or-dinance providing for issuing eight per centbonds to the amount of $60,000, in sums of $100each, payable in 20 years with the privilege ofredeeming them in 15 years at the option of theCouncil. These bonds and the coupons attachedthereto are receivable at par for taxes and oth-ier dues to the city.

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Lyttleton Waddell, Esq.?This gentle-man hat become one of the Editors of the Char-lottesville Chronicle, and those who know hisspecial qualifications for that position know thathe will add rnueh to the interest of its editorialcolumns. As one of the Editors of the Specta-tor some years since he acquired experiencein editorial duties.andshowed peculiar qualifica-tions for their successful performance. He is agentleman of fine intelligence improved by cul-ture, and wields a facile, witty and humorouspen, which will not fail to interest tho intelligentreaders ofthe Chronicle. Wo are pleased that heis again connected ,vith thePress of the State, andhope that his connection with it will not againbe severed.

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Sad Death.?Quite a number of young ladiesfrom Augusta and Rockingham counties havebeen in attendance on a large boarding schoolin Fauquier, near the Manassas Gap railroad.?They look the cars on the morning of the 17thinst., to spend the holidays with their friends.?Of the number was Miss Mattie J.,only daughterof Mrs. Mary Jane McCue, of this county, whomet the stage at Mrs. Parkins, her sister, on thateve.. i°g. to greet her daughter and take herhome. Who can imagine her anguish at find-ing her delirious with a raging fever and all thesymptomsof pneumonia, induced, as it is nowbelieved, by a change of dress on the eveningbefore, in attendance on a little party given thegirls, perhaps by their teachers. After the mostcareful attention of physicians and anxiousfriends, death ensued on the morning ofthe 19thinst. Mrs. McCue has the earnest sympathy ofa large circle of relatives and friends.

Cjsas J_jY.e (Colobed) Arrested on theqh ijHGE of £at;sikg the Death of JohnBro\ (CoLoßi_p.)-On Tuesday last, DeputySheriff Wt !£\u25a0 Lightcer, brought te this city,to be im v iQ the jail, on the commitmentof Justice James vTilson, Chas. Lee, colored,accused of having cau&ed the deaih of JohnBrown, also colored, ?*7 inflicting a wound uponhis head wirth an axe, on the 21st of November.It seems tb_it Chas. Lee w*? s employed, aboutthe 18th of November, by Mr. v?« - Wilson, ofChurchville, to cut cord wood, and ?****-> oa21st, John Brown was also employed Jj. r'Wilson to cut cord wood, and was sent to whe?*eLee was at work with dinner for himself andLee. Whilst eating their dinners, they got intoan altercation about tho wages they were to re-ceive, whereupon Lee struck Brown on the head?with an axe, from the effects of which, it was thejudgment of the jury ofinquest, thathe died onFriday week. He died on Friday?on the Sun-day following, Justice B. O. Ferguson held aninquest, when, upon the testimony of Dr.Patterson, who attended the deceased, and oth-ers, the jury found that his death was caused bywounds inflicted upon hig head with an axe byChas. Lee.

To UnremittingFkiends.?Unless some ofour patrons remit to us promptly, that we maylay in Christmas supplies, we'llbe under the dis-agreeable necessity of swappingour pocket-piece(a horse-chestnut) for chewing gum?and ourdigestion isn't of the best The only ?'stay-law"

iwe favor is something to stay our stomach. The"gobble-gobble" of a turkey in our neighbor's

backyard doesn't help worth a cent.? Free Press,_ .« .

C. A. Richardson, Wholesale and Retail Gro-cer and Produce merchant, has a stock of choicestaple and family groceries in store, which heis selling at the lowest cash rates. He also paysthe highest market price for country produce ?

Be sure to call on him before you buy or sellelsewhere.

Childrbns' Fair.?The children of the Pres-byterian Sunday School held a Fair on last Fri-

* d&F mght in the basement of the PresbyterianTkey had everything fixe 1 up nicely,

nd wd # re g '&<* state were quite liberallypatronized. The proceeds, the amount of which

we have not learned,-areto ba devoted to pay-ing off the indebtedness on the Church,

Religious.?The .meetings that have beenheld for the past week ill the Baptist church willbe continued during the present week. On lastSunday night, there were three person baptized?one gentleman and two ladies. During thepresent week, Rev. Dr. Manly wiil be assistedby Rev. C. Tyree. i

Scene?Street Corner.?Two young mendiscussing the prospectsTor a merry Christmas :

Bill?"I say, Bob, I hear they are going tohave a pay Concert at the Augusta FemaleSeminary. Are you going?"

Bob?"Yes, indeed 1 I want to see what that"Musical Joke" is, that everybody is talkingabout."

Bill?"I expect it's that symphony theyplayed last commencement. That's the bestmusical joke I know of."

Bob?"Weill They might call it a joke, butcertainly not a musical one At least, my earswere not long enough to hear the music in it "

Bill ?"Pshaw! Bob, is that the best you cando for a joke. I am sure the musical one willbe better than that, anyhow "

Bob?"Well! Good morning. I guess wewill both be there."

We understand that Mr. J. H. Snapp has rent-ed the Augusta County Fair Grounds. Partiesdesiring to get ice from the pond, and boys wish-ing to skate on the same, can get terms by ap-plication to Mr. Robinson, at the grounds, or ad-dressing Mr. J. H. Snapp, Box 182, Staunton,Va.

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The friends of Mr. A. M. Simpson will findhim at C L. Weller's Boot, Shoo and Hat Store,Main Street. His lady friends he would be par-ticularly glad to see and serve. Givehim a call.

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43d CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION.Senate ?Monday,Deo. 15th. ?Mr Morton,

from committee on privileges and elections, re-ported that the committee were equally dividedas to the respective righ's of Messrs McMillanand Pinchback, from Louisiana, and askingthat the matter be determined by the Senate,which was agreed to, and the subject of admit-ting Pinchback wiil be taken up by the Senateto-morrow. Mr. Sherman, from finance com-mittee, reported House bill for redemption ofloan of 185S, with amendments, which wereagreed to and the bill passed. The bill had pre-viously passed the House. The subject of spe-cie resumption was laid over, and pending theconsideration of the bill authorizing nationalbanks without circulation, the Senate went intoexecutive session and soon after adjourned.

House.?ln the House a greater number ofbills were introduced under the Monday callthan on any previous occasion 'his session.?The subjects of cutting down toe estimates forthe next year, reduction of expenditures, andpossibility of another tax on tea, coffee, tobaccoand spirits were discussed. Finally, in view oftbe financial embirrassmentol the country, theshrinkage of values, and the heavy falling off ofgovernment revenues, it was resolved to call up-on the President to order a revision of the es-timates by the executive departments to thelowest figure, and report, if possible, ou the s'hot January The House then resolved to takea recess from the 19th iust., untilJanuary 4b,and at 4.40 P ML adjourned for the day.

Senate. ?Tuesday, Dec 16th.?In the Sen-ate to-day an adverse report was made from thefinance committee ou the bill authorizing partpaymeut ot import duties in legal-tenders, and(he bill was ind< finitely postponed. The Housebiil was reported from committee, appropriatingfour millions of dollars to the navy, Mr. Mor-ton givi: g notice that he wo<_ld call it up to-morrow. The question of the admission ofPinchbsck as Senator from Louisiana was dis-cussed without action.

House ?The House passed the bill repeal-ing the bankrupt law, but providing for closingup pending suits under the existing law at onehalf the costs heretoforeallowed. The vote wasyeas 220, nays 44. Under the Orth instruc-tions the special committee on the salary repealreported a bill fixing the salaries of Senat naand Representatives at $5,500 a year, and actual traveling expenses going and returningfrom Congress once each session, leaving othersalaries untouched. An amendment offered byMr. Kasson was adopted (yeas 172, nays 77.)providing for the return of back pay receivedby members of the Forty-third Congress "-inceMarch 4. Pending further action the Houseadjourned. There was a good deal ol filibuster-ing

SENATE ?Wednesday, Dec. 17th.? In iheSenate to-day Mr Sumner offered a resolution,which was agreed to, instructing the comuiif-mittee on finance to conxider the expediency ofabolishing the office of commissionerof internalrevenue and other offieea under him, and pro-viding by law for the collection of all internaltaxes by the sale and use of stamps The adjournment resolution was taken up, and afterdiscussion wa* indefinitely postponed. Oo mo

\u25a0 ion of Mr E Imurids the Houso bill to repealthe bankrupt law was re'erred to the commit-tee on the judiciary, ihe House bill appropri-aing four millions to the navy, called up byMr. Morrill, evoked animated debate, but, wasp>md by a large majority with an amendmentstriking out the clause conferring the authorityon the President to transfer an appropriationfrom one bureau to anothervHouse ?In the House the consideration ofthe salary bill and proposed amendments caus-ed protracted discussion. Mr. Hoiman offeredan amendment, which was adooted, providingthat all members o? the present Congress whohad received extra compensation as members otthe lant Congress should refund the amount soreceived. Mr Huriburt offered an amendment,as a subacute for tho whole bill, fixing the sal-ary ot members ofCongress at $6,000, with aoaddition of $2,000 for the Speaker, and makingthe salary ofthe Vica President $8 000 whichwas passed by a viva voce vote, and ;he Houseat 9 P. M. adjourned.

Senate. ? Thursday, Dec. 18.?The Housesalary billwas read and referred to thecommi-tee on retrenchment and reform. A resolutionwas agreed to (offered by Mr. Morrill) direct-ing the committee on the judiciary to inquireinto the state of the law respecting the dis-charge from prisons of persons committed byUnited Spates courts, and inlo tha expediencyof providing for furnis' iug such persons themeans ol temporary subsistence. Tbe resolu-tion ou the finances came up in regular order,a-,d was discussed by Messrs. Boutwell, Mor-ton, aad others. At the conclu ion ot Mr. Mor-ton's speech the Senate went into executive ses-sion.

House ?Mr. Hale, of New York, rose to apersonal c-xplaaatioa, and some timo was con-sumed in a soiteful encounter ofwords betweenhimself and Mr. Wilson, of Indiana. Mr. But-ler followed with a rather moderate speech,pointed with the Scriptural quotation ; "Lethim that is without sin among you fir*, cast astone at her." The S.uate amendment to thenaval appropiia ion bill was reported from thecommittee and concurred in. Mr. Hale offereda resolution, which was adopted, that the committee on the District of Columbia be author-ized to employ acompeteutaccountant to makelull examiaation of the accouat3 of -be Districtand the board of public works. Mr. Dawes in-troduced a concurrent resolu'ioa lor adjourn-ment from Friday, the 19ih iust., to January5. which was adopted, and a large number ofbills were presented and referred uador theim-pre.-sion that there might be no sessiou on Mon-day.

Senate ?Friday, Dec. 19 ?House bill al-lowing a continuance ofdistillery warehouses after a change of management, and a bill author-izing the printiog of sundry documents werepassed.

A resolution for a recess from to-day to Mon-day, January sth, was passed ?ayes27. The discussion ol this resolution deveiT. .

ed the ideas of Senators regarding the repeal olthe bankrupt law, which ;n the main wcro ad-verse thereto.

Mr. Morton submitted a resolution, whichwas laid on the table, instructing the commit-tee on tho Judiciary that in any bill they mayreport in regard to the bankrupt law, whetherfor its repeal or amendmeuts thereto, such re-peal or amendments in relation to the acts,causes or conditions by virtue of which any per-son may be thrown into involuntary bankruptcy,shall be made retroactive, aud to da'eback andto take effect at a period not later than the firstday ot Dtc-mbor, 1873.

House ?A sub committee of two was au-thorized to proceed to Nvw Orleans to take tes-timony in the matter of Judge Durell.

The supplementary civil rights bill was takenup for discussion oo agreement that a rote shallbe taken on the second day after the recess.

Mr. Butler, ofMassachusetts, opened thede-bate on the supplementary civil rights bill.?He said that the bill gave no righ' which cve-ery man did not now possess except where therewas hos ile State legislation, and to punish theman who takes that right away from him ?

That was the whole ol it; and who could argueagainst that 't

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STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.Farmers?Buy a pair of Weller's hand made

Kip Boots. None better! Call and see.

BOYS?Buy your Boots and Shoes of C. LWELLES?he keeps a good article at lowprices.

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Get the Best and Cheapest.?lf youwant to get the best and cheapest Furniture ofall kinds, send your orders to H. F. Zimmerman& Son, 513, 7th street, Washington, D. C. Or-ders filled promptly and satisfaction guaranteed

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Gum Over Shoks?Go t<> C. L. Weller's Bootand Shoe Store and buy them. A large stockon hand.

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C. A. Richardson has in store a stock of primeTeas; superior Black Tea «nd the best.quality ofGunpowder and green, for sale at the cheapestrates.

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C. A. Richardson keeps always in store forthe retail trade that celebrated "Stonewall"brand of flour, and he warrants every barrelsold. It

D.O FAIR! NO FAIR!For we prefer using other methods.

On Christmas day at 11 o'clock, A. M., ourChurch will be open to all who desire to aid usin paying for the

LUTHERAN PARSONAGE,the opportunity being then given to spend yourChristmas money for a good purpose. Enclosein an envelope and drop it into the baskets, andthe Lord will bless you who give cheerfully.?Come and try how blessed it is to give.

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Memphis Orphans.?The Young Ladies ofthe Augusta Female Seminary will give a CON-CERT in their Chapel, on the evening of De-cember 23rd for the benefit ofthe Memphis Or-phans.

The programme will be rich and varied and aMusical Joke will be introduced into Part 2d.

Admission, 60cents. Doors open at74o'clock.Tickets can be had at the Stores of Olivier &

Wheat and Huntpr & Co., and at the door. 2t\u25a0 . ?

Lookout!? The several articles about the edi-tor ofthe Catamount and Funny Boy, which ap-peared in the first number of the ChristmasGraphic, will be answered in a few days by theundersigned.

Peter Independence Kurtz,Editor ofthe Catamount and Funny Boy.

ASTRACAN CAPS.-Ladies will find a niceassortment?cheap at C. L. Weller's Boot,Shoe and Hat Store, Main Street.

1873. MEWTOSr- 1873.PAY CASH AND BUY CHEAP!

FROMJ. W. XEWTOtf,

Whose entire stock has been marked down toprices to suit the stringency in the money mar-ket. Practice economy and a Golden Oppor-tunity is afforded you to make pioney. Ev-ery dollar saved in making your purchasesjudiciously, adds one dollar to that cherished,longed-for, eargerly sought-after reserve, care-fully laid aside for that

"RAINY DA T."Gentlemen so fortunate as to have a supply of

Greenbacks in these* ITn \u25a0\u25a0 1m i Vi.iii.es,'

when visiting our city to make theirFALL AND WINTER PURCHASES,should ask, Ist, Where can thebest quality andthe largest, amount ofDry Goods, Dress Goods, Notions,

Boots, Shoes, Hats, ora_[iXt-C<x]irx:ii¥ 9

be purchased for the smallest amount of money ?And the answer will come from all who havethoroughly tried the market?go to

JAS. W. NEWTON'SVARIETY STORE,

In the Large Stone Building,on the left hand side of the street leading from

the depot.For example, a lady dropped in after having

purchased goods for a '?REDINtiOTE,"when she saw on the counter a piece of goodsidentically the same in quality and color. Sheasked the price. 45 cents, madam. She ex-claimed, "45 cents!" "Why, I only a few mo-ments ago paid 60 cents for mine, and it is nobetter than yours."

So hundreds of otherswould find it to their ad-vantage, if they would call at the "Little Store"around the Cornei? before purchasing elsewhere.

Bear in mind, Ladies, we keep no sec-ond hand Goods, from old auction houses orbankrupt sales, but goods fresh from the manu-factures, and warrant every article as represent-ed or money refunded.

Hlourning Goods?a specialty.Royal Australian Crepe, Reps, and Black Al-

pacas, from 35 cents to $1.50.Mourning Veils from 50 cents to $8.CREPE HATS from $2.50 to $10.Stamping Depot.?Stamping on Linen,

Cotton or Flannel, neatly and quiokly executedORDERS from the country, amounting to $5

and upwards, accompanied with the cash, willreceive prompt and special attention, and thepackage delivered free of charge.

We are satisfied that if persons favor us with acall before purchasing, they will be amply repaid for their trouble, and will go away delight-ed, bearing their Bundles with them. A call isall we ask and we guarantee prices Remembersome have called after purchasing elsewhere,and learned to their sorrow that they had lostmoney by not calling and making their pur-£__j__i_&___6__. of *

novll V & V copy. J. W. NEWTON.

Married.Dec 16th, at the residence of JO9. A. McComb,

by Rev. G. B. Strickler, Mr. John W. Paul toMiss Mary E. McComb, all of Augusta county.

In Staunton, on December 17th, by the Rev.Chas. Manly Mr. James Kiddto Miss Ella Rich-ardson, all of this place.

On the 18th inst., at the residence of Mr. D.Fishburn, by the Rev. R. C. Walker, Mr. Jo-seph W. Spitier to Miss Mary C. A. Crosby,daughter of Richard Crosby, dec'd.

On Thursday, the 18th inst., at the residenceofthe bride's father, John Leonard, Esq., nearWaynesboro', by Rev. J. A. Seneker, Mr. J. N.Koiner, son of Simeon Koiner, and Miss SusanF. Leonard.

Dec. 18 Mr. James Borden to Margaret My-ers, daughter of the late Rudolph Myers, all ofthis county. *

Dec I8:h, Mr. John W. H. Craun to MissBarbara A. Landes, daughter of Jacob Landes,all of this county.

Doc. 18ib, Mr. Jno. H Wise to Miss Mary E.McGuffin, daughter of Mr. Edgar T. McGuffin,all of this county.

Dec 18th, Mr. Rohort F. Supple to Miss Lau-ra B. Vines, daughter of Wm. Vines, dec'd, allof this county.

Dee. 18 h, Mr. Samuel A Buchanan to MissMary Bovvers, daughter of Jacob Bowers, all ofthis county.

December 10th, by Rev. Wm. Pinkerton, Mr.J Manin Harris to Miss Florence McGuffin,both of Augusta county, Va.

Dec. 17th, at the Meade Memorial Church, inManchester, by the Rev Churchill J. Gibson,rector of Grace Church, Petersburg, Robert B.Batte, of Prince George county, to Helen Bland,daughter of Colonel S Bassett French, of Whit-by, in the County of Chesterfield.

Dec. 2d. at the residence of David E. Moore,Esq , Lexington, Va., by Rev. J. W Pratt, D.D.. Geo. B. Thompson, of Amherst (Enterpriseoffice,) to Miss Mattie W. Barton, daughter ofthe late Dr. Robert R. Barton, of Rockbridgecounty. Va. *

Dec. 4th, at the residence of the bride's father,near Briery Branch, by Rev. Martin Miller Ja-cob Cook to Miss Fanny Matheny, all of Rock-ingham county.

Nov. 20th, at the residence of Harvey Ear-man, by Rev. A. A. Eskridge, Richard M. Car-rier to Miss Sidney E. Lamb, all of Rocking-ham county.

In Jefferson city, Missouri, on the 4th inst,by the R(iv. Mr. Bulk ley, Col. James B. Price,of New Orleans, to Mr?. Caroline V. Price,widow of the late Gen. Thomas L. Price.

On the 26th ult.. at the residence of John S.W. Jarbue, near Buckeystown, by the Rev. G.L. Staley, assisted by the Rev. M. L. Shufordand the Rev. F. A. Rupley, Rev.Simon S. Mil-ler. Pastor of the Jefferson charge of the Re-formed Church, to Miss Mary G, daughter ofGeo. C. Biser, formerly of JeSerson county, W.Va.

At tho residence of tho bridegroom, Decem-ber 9th, 1873, by the Key. John William Brown,Fredeiici. Wyant, 74, and Mrs ElizabethSowers, aged 46, both of Rockingham co., Va

On Wednesday, December 17, at 6 o'clock, P.M., at tho residence of the bride's mother, byRev. James M. R'co. Dr Joseph R. England toMiss Annie E McAllister, daughter ofthe lateThompson McAllister, of Covington, Va.

On the 11th inst., by Rev. E. D. Junkin, atthe residence ot the bride's fa'her. Major Jona-than Brooks, Mr Jot. M Adams to Mrs. Cor-nelia Brown, all of Rockbridge.

On the 10th inst., by Rev. Wm. Pinkerton,Mr. Martin Harris to Miss Florence McGuffin,both of Augusta county.

On December ?, by Rev. Mr Penick, at theresidence of the brick's father, Mr. Henry Tea-ford, of Augusta, to Miss Kate Teafordof Rock-Dridge.

On the 27th ult, at the residence of John C.McNeer, Esq , by Rev. Wm. H. Hiner, Mr.Michael L. Duncan to Miss Eveline McNeer, allof Summers county.

On the 17th instant, at the residence of J. B.Gardner. Esq.. by Rev. Mr. Carson, of Win-chester, Rev. S. G. Ferguson, preacher in chargeof the Front Royal Circuit ofthe M. E. Church,South, to Miss Kate U. Finnell, of Warren Co.

PROSPECTUS FOR 1874!SEVENTH YEAR!

The Aldine,An Illustrated Monthly Journal, universally ad-

mitted to be the Handsomest Periodical inthe World. A Representative and

Champion of Amei ican Taste.

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ART DEPARTMENT, 1874.The wood-cuts of the THE ALDINE possess

all the delicacy and elaborate finish ofthe mostcostly steel plate, while they afford a better ren-dering of the artist's original.

In addition to designs by the members of theNational Academy, and other noted Americanartists, THE ALDINE will reproduce examplesofthe best foreign masters, selected with a viewto the highest artistic success and grea'est gen-eral interest. Thus the subscriber to THE AL-DINE will, at a trifling cost, enjoy in his ownhome the pleasures »nd refining influences oftrue art.

The quarterly tinted plates for 1874 will be byThos. Moran and J. D. Woodward.

The Christmas issue for 1874 will contain spe-cial designs appropriateto the season, by ourbestartists, and will surpass in attractions any of itspredecessors.

Premium for 1874.Every subscriber to TIIE ALDINE for the

year 1874 will receive a pair of chromos. "he\u25a0 original pictures were painted in oil for the pub-

lishers of THE ALDINE, by Thomas Moran,whose great Colorado picture was purchased byCongress for ten thousand dollars. The subjectswere chosen to represent " The East" and " TheWest." One is a view in The White Mountains,New Hampshire; the other gives The Cliffs ofGreen River, Wyoming Territory. The differ-ence in the nature of the scenes themselves is apleasing contrast, and affords a good display ofthe artist's scope and coloring The chromosare each worked from thirty distinct plates, andare in size (12x16) and appearance exact fac-similes of the originals. The presentation of aworthy example of America's greatest landscapepainter to the subscribers of THE ALDINEwas a bold but peculiarly happy idea, and itssuccess'ul realization is attested by the followingtestimonial, over the signature of Mr. Moranhimself. Newark, N J., Sept. 20th, 1873.Messrs. James Sutton & Co.

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"Thoughts of Home," a new and beautifulchromo, 14x20 inches, representing a little Ital-ian exile whose speaking eyes betray the long-ings of his heart.3-D4K__n______Rjs s

$5 per annum, in advance, with Oil hromos free.For SO cents \u2666 x.ra, the chromos will besent, mounted, varnished, and prepaid by mail.THE ALDINE will, hereafter, be obtainableonly by subscription. There will be no reducedor club rate; cash for subscriptions must be sentto the publishers direct, or banded to tho localcanvasser, without responsibility to the publish-ers, except in cases where the certificate is given,bearing the facsimile signature of James Sut-ton & Co.CAN FASSERS WANTED.Any person wishing to act permanently as alocal canvaasser will receive full and prompt in-formation by applying to

James Snttoii A: Co.. Publishers,nov!8 58 Maiden JLane, JYeto York. j

J. eatfis.Obituaries are charged for at Advertising Rates.

Notices of deaths published gratuitously.

In Laurens county, South Carolina, at thefamily homestead, on the 6th of October, in the80th year of her age Mrs. Louise Cunningham,widow of Capt- Robert Cunningham, leavingtwo children?one of them the lady known tothe public as the Regent of the Mount VernonAssociation, and its creator.

At "The Moorings," his residence, in Jeffer-son county, W. Va.. on Friday. December Pith,Capt- James Battaile Lewis, formerly an officerof the U. S Navy. He resigned at the com-mencement of the war.

Near Greenville, Va.. Oct. 17th, 1873, Mrs-Sarah L'ghtner, wife of Samuel A. Lightner anddaughter of Mrs Mary M. Harris, of Guthrie,lowa, aged 29 years.

"Leaves have their time to fall.And flowers to wither at the North wind's

breath,And stars to set. But all?Thou hast all seasons for thine own, Oh!

Death.''We kfiow when moons shall wane;When summer birds shall cross the sea ;When autumn's hue shall tinge the golden

grain ;But who shall teach us when to look for

thee ?'

We copy the following from the Telegraph,published at Dixon, 111. where Mrs. Lightnerlived before moving to Guthrie:

"This intelligence brought sadness to a verylarge eire c So well known in this vicinity, herbright face and lovely character, rendered her afavorite among her friends. She was marriedDec. 17th. 1872 at Guthrie, lowa, and thence re-moved with her husband, toVirginia, where shehad a pleasant, happy home. For a number ofyears she was a member of the Presbyterianchurch in this place. She was an earnest, warm-hearted christian, and "she died as she had lived.'Many hearts go out in sympathy to those dearfriends who, in her loss, have been so suddenlyand deeply bereaved."

"CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!AT

J. W. NEWTON'S.Gentlemen?lf so inclined, and I know you

areGrive Your Sweetheart,

mother, or sister,___*__ ZKPj___»« »«:\u25a0».-*.

Act wisely these "Panic Times*," and buysomething useful as weil as ornamental from

JAMES W. NEWTON.Beautiful Carved, and Shell OrnamentalBoxes, filled with Hemstitched and other stylesof fine Lioen Cambric Handkerchiefs: or if youwish to be more generous, buy a

Stylish French Hat or Bonnet,Or a Comfortable Set ol" Furs,

Or a hundred and one other useful articles, youcan find on exhibition.

REMEMBER?IF YOU WISH BARGAINS IN

DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS,NOTIONS, MILLINERY,

BOOTS AND SHOES,Call early with the Greenbacks, and you will

not go away disappointed.Come aad see the pretty on ex-

hibition at J. W. NEWTON'S.

Special Notices,rpoBACCO AND CIGARS !

Tobacco and Cigars!TOBACCO AMD CIGARS!

TOBACCO AND CIGARS!

CHAS. E. HAINESis now opening an immense stock of all grades

Chewing and Smoking; Tobtctos,at very low figures, at retail. Call on him.OPPOSITE VIRGINIA HOTEL,and you will be convinced that he has the bestand cheapest assortment of Chewing and Smo-king Tobaccos and Cigars ever offered in theCity of Staunton. An old solid good ChewingTobacco, only 65 cents per pound ; Cigars forone cent each and up to 15 cents each, at retail,and from fifteen to seventy dollars per thousandat wholesale, and everything else usually foundin a first-class Tobacco and Cigar Store.

7im~ CALL AND SEE AT THE -S3RSTAUNTON CIGAR FACTORY,

Directly Opposite Va. Hotel. no4tf0000000000000000000000000000000

(CHRISTMAS Wi§ §o Call and examine the Finest Stock of g

o ®

In the City, such asmm sets, vases, \wmI Colognes, Extracts, &c &c JAT W. R. TYREE'S J§ Drug Store. §

0000000000000000000000000000000

Nr OTIC£.? In order t<> close up my books toIst of Jul v, 1873, I have placed a tran-

script of them in the hands of Messrs. Etfinger& Craig for collection and settlement. Thoseknowing themselves indebted will greatly obligeme by making prompt payment.

dec2-4t DAVIS A. KAYSER.

List of Patents.?The following patents wereissued from the U. S. Patent Office to citizens ofVirginia, for the week ending Dec. 2nd, 1873.Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander & Ma-son, solicitors of Patents, 605 Seventh street,Washington, D. C.

Plow?John B. Norris, Richmond.

Teas, Teas, a supply of choice teas both greenand black, also Japan and breakfast Teas forsale on the most reasonable terms, at C. A. Rich-ardson's

The Markets.Staunton, Dec. Bth 1872.?Reported by C.

A. Richardson, Wholesale and Retail Grocerand Produce Merchant Flour: Family $7 75,Extra $7 00, to 705 Super. $625. wheat from$1 20al 40, oats 40cts., new-corn 45cts, old corn65a70c. Bacon 12al3cts hog round. Butter 25 to28cts.; eggs 20c. Some enquiry for dressedfowls, turkies, chickens, &c., a 10al2cts per lb.Our market is somewhat dull for flour and grain;light produce in demand at good prices. Busi-ness in the past week hasbeen very good. Money-matters are not quite so easy as they have been.

Alexandria Cattle Market, Dec. 12.?The offerings of Cattle, Sheep. Cows and Calvesand Hogs this week has been fully equal io thedemand We quote: Cattle 3asc; Hogs 6ia6Jc.net; Sh*>ep 4ias_c ; Cows and Calves 20a560. ?The market showed some briskness at the open-ing, but droopek toward the close.

Baltimore.Cattle, Dec.ll. ?Prices for BeefCattle ranged

as follows: Best Beeve3 at 5 75a56 50; generallyrated first quality at 4 50a$5 75; medium to goodfair quality at 3 25a54 50; ordinary thin Steers,Oxen and Cows at 3 50a$3 62; inferior and low-est grades of Cattle 0 00a$0 00?general averageofthe market to-day $4 87; extreme range ofprices 3 25a56 50 Most ofthe sales were from4 2oas4 50 per 100 lbs.

Sheep and Lambs ?We quote at 4asc,though extra heavy fat Sheep would sell at 6cper lb gross. We heard of a small lot of prime

weighing 140 lbs gross, selling at 7ic perlb. Receipts this week 1700 head.

Hoas.? We quote corn-fed hogs at 6 7oas7and but few at the latter figure ; stil lers 6 25a5675per 100 lbs net Receipts this week 5933 head.

Special NoticesGABRIEL HIR*H. ALBERT STRAUSS.

GABRIEL HIRSH & ?0.We have fitted up the third story ofour build-

ing forMANUFACTURING PURPOSES,

under the managementof GEO. W. HEWETT,and are now prepared to execute all work inourline, such asRe-uplio!stering and Renovating

OLD FURIVITIIRE,RE-GILDING OLD PICTURE FRAMES.

We are now manufacturingGILT FRAMES, of every description.

Pj_EK and MANTLE MIRRORS,WIXDOW CORNICES.

We are also manfacturing aA NEW STYLE OF

RED LOUNGE,of our own invention, which cannot fail toplease.Call and see them.

We alter Old Curtains into theLATEST STYLE LAMBRIQUINS..Parties having Old Parlor Furniture to Re-

upholster, would do well to give us a call, aswe guarantee to make it look as good as new-

Also, French and American Window Glass,and Gorman and French Looking-glass Platesin all sizes.

PAPER HANGING DONE AT ALL TIMES.dec9-tf GABRIEL HIRSH & CO.

WOKS AKD~SfAffONERTAT COST!

MY ENTIRE STOCK OFBOOKS AND STATIONERY,

For Sale,AT COST FOR CASH.

dec9-4t J. COWAN.%&~ Summer Diseases.?THE GREAT

RE MED V?BAKER'S PREMIUM BIT-TERS.

[From Editor of Norfolk Herald.]"This is the season which these celebrated Bit-

ters are mostly sought after, and possessing asthey do a world-wide tame, it is hardly necessa-ry to impress upon the mind ofthe invalid theirinestimable virtues. We have, in our social in-tercourse, heard but one expression in their fa-vor, and that is, whenever used they act like acharm, and prove more efficacious than anymedicine that has ever been offered to the pub-lic. The maker of these Bitters uses no highly-wrought panegyrics or flaming hand-biils to fur-ther the sale ot his Bitters, but simply throwingthe article on its own merits, tobe judged accor-dingly. He does not, like all the quack stuffnow in use, say that it will cure all the ills com-mon to humanity; but he stakes his reputationtbat whenever taken according to directions itwill cure Ague and Fever, Dyspepsia, BowelComplaint, Cholera Morbus, Indigestion, SourStomach. Loss of Appetite, and all diseasesarising from torpidity ofthe Liver and inactionof the digeslive organs. Their equal is yet to bebad

Sold by druggists and country merchantseverywhere. E. BAKER, Proprietor,

Richmond, Va.

QUEENSWAIIE!

The annual meeting of theStockholders of the First National Bank

of Staunton, will be held at their BankingHouse : n Staunton, on the second Tuesday inJanuary. M. HARVEY EFFINGER,

Staunton, Dec. 9th-4t Cashier.

Legal Notices.

VIRGINIA? IN *VACATION.-In theClerk's Office Circuit Court for Augusta

county. Dec. 13th, 1873.R. H. Phillips and H. M. Bell Plaintiffs,

AGAINSTA. Plunket Beirne, George Kelsey Boag and

John GaiMard Boag Defendants.In Chancery.

The object of this suit is to enforce a vendor'slien upon a tract of land, sold by Crawford,Young and others, to said Beirne, and by Beirneto Boag.

The Defendants above named not having en-tered their appearance, and it appearing by sat-isfactory evidence that they are not residents ofthis State: It is ordered that they do appearhere within one month after due publication ofthis notice, and do what is necessary to protecttheir interests. Teste,

J. N. RYAN, Cl'k.Echols, Bell & Catlett, p. q. dec!6-4t

VTIRGINIA?IN VACATTON.-In he\u25bc Clerk's office. Circuit Court of Augusta

County, Dec. Ist, 1873,Gallaher and Hunt, Plaintiffs.

AGAINSTGabriel H. Lagorce. Richard O' Brien, Na-

thaniel Halstead and C L Mercereau, doingbusiness under the style of the "Mount TorryIron Works Company," Defendants

Breach of Covenant?Upon an Attachment.The object of this suit is to recover of tho De-

fendants the sum of $450 00, with interest there-on from December Ist, 1873, and to a.tach estate,debts, or effects in the hands of C. R. Haines,Depot Agent oftheC. & O. R. R. Co., at Waynes-boro', belonging or due to said Defendants, orfound within the county of Augusta, sufficientto satisfy to the said Plaintiffs the amount oftheirsaid debt with interest and costs.

The Defendants, Richard O' Brien, NathanielHalstead and C. L. Mercereau, not having en-tered th<dr appeal Hn«e, and it appearing by affi-davit filed that tne.v are not re.-idents of thisState: It is ordered that they do appear herowithin one month after due publication of thisnotice, and do what is necessary to protect theirinterest. Teste,

J. N. RYAN. Cl'k.Phillips, p q dec2-4t

\TIRGI NIACIN VACATION.?In the\u25bc Clerk's office Circuit Court of Augusta

county, December sth, 1873.Lewi3 Whitmore, in his own right, and as Ex-

ecutor of Samuel Whitmer, dec'd, Plaintiffs.AGAINST

Joseph M. Whitmer, William Whitmer, Reu-ben A. Whitmer, John Addison Whitmer,George R. Jefferson and Sarah Margaret, hiswife, Daniel Asberry Whitmer, William C.Hedrick and Nancy Jane, his wifo, Samuel W.Whitmer, James J. Hedrick and Susan Aman-da, bis wife. John A. Fauber and Eiiztbeth C,his wife, Elizabeth O. Plecker, Sa-ouel W.Plecker and Charles A. Plecker, the tbree lastnamed being infants under 14 3 ears of age.

In Chancery.The object of this suit is to have the Will of

Samuel Whitmer, dec'd, construed, and his es-tate settled according to law.

The Defendants, William Whitmer, John A.Fauber and Elizsbeth, his wife, not having en-tered their appearance, and it appearing by iat-isfactory evidence that they arenon-residents ofthis State: It is ordered that they do appearhere within one month after due publication ofthis notice, and do what is necessary to protecttheir interests. Teste,

J. N. RYAN, Cl'k.G. M. Harrison, p, q. dec9.ltlOAIMISSiON ER S No liCE.? Fursuant'to) a decree of tbe Circuit C uirt of Pocahon-

tas county, West Virginia, rendered on the 3rdday of October, 1873, in the cause of JamesWoods' Executor vs. John W. Warwick, theundersigned, as Commissioner of said Court,wi 1 proceed, at his office, iv the town of Hun-tersville, Pocahontas county, W. Va , onThursday, the 22d dayof January, 1874,to take, state and report the account directedby the said decree, viz :

Ist. An account of all the liens upon the landsofthe defendant, John W. Warwick, by judg-ment or otherwise, showing their dates, amountsand priorities respectively.

2nd. An account of all the real estate ownedby the defendant, Warwick, or to which he isentitled, showing ihe character of his title, theamount ofhis interest together with thequantity,location and value of said lands, including tnere-in all lands covered by any of said liens, wheth-er they have been since aliened by said War-wick. ,

3rd. An account of any matter tobe especiallystated, which I, as Commissioner, may deemproper, which theplaintiff or any oftha lienorsmay require.

All parties interested are notified tv attend atthe time and place above specified.

GEO. H. MOFFETT,dec9-6t Comissioner Cir. Ct. ofPocahontas.

GLASSWARE!LAMPS & LA2£P FIXTURES,

GAS FIXTURES, AC.Have opened and now ready

FRENCH CHIJS'A, Dinner Sets, or in pieces," " Coffee " " " "

" . " Tea " " "

Mugs, Cup3and Saucersand Vases.Stone China,?In everything pertaining to the

tabl« or house.Glassware?Of every description, kind, style

and price.Yellow Ware?Of every imaginable quality,

quantity, shape and price.Spittoons? Of the best and cheapest quality, in

Lava, China. Rockingham and Stone.Cuspadores? ln Lava, of Beautiful Style3and

Shapes.Chamber Sets?ln French, Stone and English

China, Oak Japanned, Flowered & Crystalized.Looking Glasses?Of every style, size & price.Lamps and Lamp Fixtures?Such as Brackets

and Chandeliors, from one to six Lamps, forresidences and churches. Gas Fixtures? Con-sisting of a fine and complete stock of Brackets,Burners, Chandeliers (from one to six burners,)Pendants, Reading Lights, Argand Burners,Drop Lights, &c, «fee., which I will sell at Man-ufacturers'prices.

Spoons?The finest and cheapest Silver-platedon white metal. Forks ?Of the same texture.Knives and Forks? Of the finest qualityand bestmake, and at very low figures. Lanterns?Alarge stock, and other articles too numerous tonamo. In quantity, quality and price, my stockcannot be surpassed ia the Valli y of Virginia.I only ask an examination before sending yourorders to Richmond, Baltimore and elsewhere.I propose to offer rare inducements to enable meto e*tabli*h a regular Glassware, Queens wareand Gas Fixture House in this City.

J. S. LIPSCOMB,"Plecker Building," Augusta St..

A few doors above P. 0., Staunton, Va.m. B. ? Especial attention is called to mystock cf 1 kristmas Presents.

decl6 Town papers copy It

HOLIDAY GOODS!A LARGE STOCK OF

FINE & BEAUTIFULGOODS,

SUITABLE FORpHKISTMAS T.RFSENTS.AT HUNTER & CU'S, Booksellers,

Staunton, Va.ARGE STOCK OF

READY-HADE CLOTHING.I have increasd my Stock in the 'ast few days,

_A.t -Reduced ir*rices,and have now as large an assortment, a3CHEAP as can be found in any market for cash.

J. W. ALBY',15 New Street, opposite Virginia Hotel.

Jgr Persons owing me will please call andsettle without further notice. (?eclG-3t

Town papers copy.

JkLYJIPIC SALOON!Corner of Augusta Street and Spring Lane.

THOS. E. COLEMANWould respectfully inform his friends that hehas taken charge of the above Saloon, and willbe happy to wait on his oid friends and as manynew ones as possible. Call and see me.

dec9-3t THOS. E. COLEMAN, Caterer.

A NO. 1 Two Horse Carriage forsale. Apply tooc2l-tf BYERS & SUMMERSON.

VIRGINIA.? At rules held in tho Clerk'sOffice ofthe Circuit Court of Highland

county, December Ist, 1873,ii. H. Jones, Plaintiff.vs.Jacob Ruleman, Christian Ruleman, E. T.Saunders, Jacob L. Shumate, S. H. C. and

Commissioner in the cause of J. & C. Rule-man for &c, vs. H. VV. Wilson and BanjaminT. Hook and John M. Hook, Executors ofRobert S. Hook, dec'd, Defendants.IN CHANCERY.The object of this suit is to recover against thedefendants, Jacob and Christian Ruleman, the

amount of two debts in the plaintiff's bill men-tioned, and to attach the debts and effects duo orto become due to the said Rulemans in the handsof the other defendants in satisfaction thereof,and it appearing from satisfactory evidence thatthe defendant. .Jacob Ruleman, Christian Rule-man and I. T. Saunders are not residents of thisCommonwealth; It is ordered that they do ap-pear here wittim one month after due publica-tion hereofaud do what is necessary to protecttheir interest.

A copy teste,J. C. MATHENY, Cl'k.

Seiq & Jones, p. q. dec9-4t

Wants.

PRIVATE BOARDING.? Mrs. SUSANM. FREDERICK is prepared to accom-

modate two gentlemen and their wives, withlarge, pleasant rooms. Also, six or eight gentle-men with day board. References given and re-quired. Residenceon AugustaStree;, next doorto Mayor Trout. dec2-4t

ARMENTROLT A CO., are paying thehighest cash prices for BUTTER, EGGS.CHICKENS and TURKEYS.

nov 19 tf?V <fe V copy It

W~ A iTED I?l, 800200,U00 feet ofPINE LUMBER.SUMMERSON & TAYLOR,

je!7 Opposite Virginia Hotel.

For Rent.BENT.? On St. Clair St., A HOUSE

. convenient to business. Apply immediate-ly to MRS. ANN B. BERKELEY.Oct 21?tf or C. W. S. TURNER.

R°°M FOR RENT.? Over Porterfield~&May's Drug Store. Apply toDec 16-3t PORTERFIELD & MAY.