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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
Notice..

The President and Directors Of the
New Shenandoah Company have de-.
cIared a dividend oflour per cent. (s,2
per share upon their Capital Stock ::
"hIch Will be paid to the shareholders,
or their du! y authorized agents, at any
time after the 18th December next, or
application to the subscriber at his resi-
dence near Port-Republic.
S. II. LEWIS, TTeas'r. N. s.. &c.
Nov. %, IS3I.-4t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
NOWECE.

TTosE indebted 10 the firm Of Joux
c. Sewers & Co., (late of Nit. SIDNEY
are requested to discharge their debts on
or before the first day of January next ::
as longer indulgence cannot be given.
JOHN c. SOW Frs s. co.
November 81, 1881.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
Sale under Deed of Trust.

BY virtue of deed of trust executed
10 the subscriber, by George Shultz, and
which is of record in the Office of the
County Court of Augusta, | shall, on the
'.3d day Of December next, dispose of,
at pubic sale, on the premises, the in
tcrcst OF said Shultz, in the
REAL ESTATE
of his wife, which she acquired as one
Of the heirs of Matthias Swink. suppos-
ed to contain ACRES. and adj
joining the lands of VIM. Abney, and
others.
On the following day, at the residence
of said Shultz, on Back creek, r..
'E!.2@ following Property, viz:
-Four beds and furniture, two bureaus,
two tables, six window curtains, one
corner cupboard, ! large kettle, 2 ovens
two pots, one skillet, one cotton wheel
one flax wheel, one cupboard, one cut
tug box and knife, and one mans sad
dle.-Acting, as trustee, will convey
such title as is usual in similar cases.
GERARD 3. STUART.
November iS.-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

DEPARTED this life on the eth Of tbe
present month Mrs. ISABELLA Burns.
She was inferred the next dav in the
Presbyterian Church-yard in Harrison
burg. The deceased had passed through.
a most industrious, active, and useful
life, which was prolonged to the COM
pletion almost other eighty-ninth wear.
Rockingham Reo,fsier
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE

TIE subscriber wishing to remove to
.Ass5sA. the West, will sell his MER-
lssg CHANT MILL g. SAW
4s%.ssl62ates- MILL, with about Eighty A.
cres OF Land attached thereto situate on
Middle River, in the county ofAucusta.
about two miles from Mount SitInev.-
There are also on the premises a two
story clearinghouse, and house for n
VI iiIer, with other necessary BUILDINGS
The merchant mill is in a good settle-
ment Tor business. Persons wishing to
purchase are invited to come and view
the property. DANIEL FLOREY.
November 25-3t.
&C. TIE Harrisonb,Tg and tEood, took M
PerS ,',H insert the 05cre to The amount nj
one dollar, and charge this office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
RAGS.

G51 Three cents per pound will be
given for clean linen and cotton Rags
ut this printing Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
MARRIED

On "Wednesday the 18th instant. by
the Rev. A6ner W. Fitzpatrick. DIR.
OSCAR T. CRAVENS to MISS MA
BY Il. daughter of Col, William McMa-
hon. all OF this place.
Rockingham Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
NO,EECE.

AT n meeting Of the President and
Directors ofthe Warm Spring and Har-
risonbufg Turnpike Company, held at
the Augusta Springs, on Monday the
25th day of October, iS3I-
Ordered, That the Treasurer collect
from each subscriber to the stock of this
Company, the sum of Five Dollars on
each share by them severallY subscri
bed, on or before the 9TH day of Decem-
Der next--and that he give notice of this
call by advertisement in the Stanton s.,
Harrisonburg Newspapers.
Extract from the Record,
GEO. CLARK, {. W. 5. 81 H.. TIC.
ind Clerk 10 tie Boay9 of Directors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

For the convenience ofthe Stockhold-
ers, the subscriber will attend at GUYS
Hotel, on the Great Calf Pasture River
on Thursday the 18th inst. At James
4. Frazier's, in jennings Gap, on Fri
day and Saturday the 18th and 18th.
Al Jacob Dinllel's, in Rockingham coun-
ty, on Monday the Dist, and at MIR. Nc
Mahon's tavern, in Harrisonburg, on
Tuesday the 22d, for the purpose ofre-
ceiving the first instalment of the Stock
subscribed to the Warm Spring and
Harrisonburg Turnpike.
The Stockholders will please pay to
the subscriber their respective amounts,
agreeably to the above order, at the .
boYc appointed places.
]. p. FRAZIER, Treasurer
Of ". s, s. H. T. Company.
November IL, 1881.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

DlED,-Vcry suddenly, on Tuesday
evening last, in this place, Mr.. Jacob Sny-
der, aged about rs yeals,--a citizen of Pen
dieton county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
PASTURE 1AoTs,
AT Auction.
--..eas..-


1T having been suggested to the sub
scriber, that number Of the citizens of
Stanton would be willing to purchase
Pasture Lots near the town, be has de-
ternined TO divide the large field, lying
Nor of the town Of Stauhton, on the
road leading to Milier's Iron Works, in
to lots Of 3, 4 s. 5 acres, which he will
offer at public sale, 10 the highest bid
der, on the first MONDAY in Decem-
Der next, if fair, if not, then on next fair
day.
The proximity of the above property
to the town of Stanton, and its general
character both as TO soil and exposure,
are such as to render it peculiarly suita-
Bile for the purposes proposed.
The terms will be accommodating.
The payments will be divided into three
equal inStalments, at IL, Is * ~ months,
free Of interest, the purchaser giving
bond with approved security and the
title will be warranted free of all incum-
bTance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

The Nashville Banner of the 3Ist ult
says:-"The Hon. John Branch, late
secretary of the Navy, arrived in this
town on Saturday afternoon last, having
been expected for considerable time,
to attend to some private business in this
vicinity"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

LADIES WANTED.-A paper printed
IN the state OF Alabama, speaks of a most
deplorable and alarming scarcity of
young ladies. Every respectable female,
native or stranger, found there, is as soon
as possible hurried to the hymeneal al
tar. The young men are as one hun
dred to one of the young ladies. Whe-
Their the cottons or the broadcloths are
frowned upon or not, the ladies are al
ways welcomed with smiles. They
shall have protection forever!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

Er'raordiaary SuJscription.--The
Christian Advocate and journal, being
the official organ OF communication be-
tween the officers of the Methodist T.
EPISCOPAL Church and their people, has at
this time subscription list of TWENTY
five THOUSAND. 1t is the largest news
paper subscription in. the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
1892 PRIZES
l3,50S BLANKS.
S47,25o
81 600 TICKETs.
NODE OF DRAWLMG


MODE OF DRAINING.
To be drawn on the A, B, G.. plon.-Tbo
1000 prizes Of 81, to be awarded TO The first
second or third division, to be determined Inv
that which may draw the capital prjzc IF
$4,000, so that the holder ofthfee tickets
one IN each division, is certain 10 draw one
prize, and may draw four. All the nr;zos
above the denomination of "a, in one vybooI
and all the numbers in another ut once tbe
whole to be drawn in a few hours--Pr;zes
payable in cash forty days after the drawn
and subject TO the usual deduction Of fifteen
per cent
Tickets $3-Halves ST 50-Quarters rs
Tickets and Shares and Packages. 10 be had
an NE greatest Carieiy of Numbers nj
STEVENSON & POINTS, OFFICE
STANTON, v1RGrYrA.
oc- All orders from distance. enclos;no
the cash, or prize tickets, will be THANKFULLY
received and promptly attended 10. If nd
dressed TO - "N
STEVENSON g. PoINTs, Manarcrs.
Staunton, Nov. IL, 1881.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
49, 49, MEDICINES.
g3 PAINTS,
Ga And DYE-SVUFFS.

THE subscriber has Just received a
large supply Of the above articles from
the North, which, in addition to his
former stock, renders. his assortment
comprehensive invites the attention OF
Physicians, Merchants and Private Fa-
miles, with a confidence of being able
TO render entire satisfaction. He also
keeps an assortment of CONFECTIONERY,
PERFuMERY, &c. &c.
w. ]. NICHE.
Scottsvllle, Albemarle, Nov. Is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
sErsr-Gissgcsg .gceycgensy.

THIS institution will be open for the
reception Of scholars, on the list day OF
December next: under the superintend-
ence of MIR. Warner ". Faies, late prin
ciPal of Round-Hill School, Stanton.
Vain this seminary there will be two
separate and distinct departments, the
one for the male and the other for the
female scholars in both of which will
be taught every branch OF Literature that
is taught in the most approved and es-
tablished academies. The Trustees in
recommending this Academy to the ia
vorabie notice of the public, take great
pleasure in stating, that MIR. Yates s
nigh moral character, and great expert
ence as teacher, afford the best guaran-
tee that the public expectation will not
be disappointed. Besides the constant
and immediate superintendent of Mr..
Iaies, he will he aided by several COM
petent teachers.
The Academy is located in the sub
nrbs of beautiful village, in fine
and healthy country, and combines as
many advantages as are found united in
any Academy in Virginia.
The tuition fees will he moderate, rs
will be seen from the subjoined list, viz:
Latin ana Greek Languages, PhiIos-
ophy, Chemistry, s. Mathematics,
for the scholastic N.nar of IN 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
From tbe Nashington GIobe.

IUI'I tHU W dSHiIIglOH UIODe,
From letters received in this city, we
learn that several brilliant private par
ties were given to MAJOR and Mrs. Ea-
ton, which were attended by the most
respectable ladies of Nashville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

The National Republicans of Ealti-
more have appointed JOHN 3. MoRR1s,
Esq, delegate to the December Con-
Vention in the place of Mr.. WRIT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
-HTEN

Cheap 7rare}ling.-The steamboats,
Columbus and Pocohontas, which ply
between Baltimore and Norfolk, adyer-
tise to convey passengers, at Ipo dollars
and Fitty cents zach; and the steamboat
Sandusky offers 10 take them at ONE
DOLLAR EACH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
ARCHIBALD STUART.

Nov. 18th, 1881.
n. 3. A correct plot of the above
Lots will be left at Mr., Benjamin Craw-
iord's store. for the inspection of per-
sons wishing to purchase, as soon as it
can be prepared. A. s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

Pintarch's Lives, new edition.
The Kings Secret, 10y the author of "The
Lost Heir"
Philip Augustus, No and 10 of Library Of
Select Novels.
History of France, No. and of Cabinet
Cyclopndia
jays Exercises,
Anecdotes illustrative Of select passages OF
the New Testament, by John |Yhitecross.
The Boarding School, by Lady OF Nlassa-
Chusetts.
Life and Travels of Col. James Smith,
The Aurora Borealis or Flashes Of Wit,
The Comic Almanac for 1892,
The United States Almanac for 1892,
ihe Christian Almanac for 1892, sc. &c.
November IL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

A Meeting of the citizens Of
Augusta County, friendly to the election
of HENRY CLAY TO the next Presi-
dency, is respectfully requested at the
Courthouse, in Staunton, on Monday
next, at clock, p. NJ, for the pur-
pose of appointing delegate to the Ma
tional Republican Convention which
meets in Baltimore, on the 18th Of next
month.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
TEE TTEARTEETS.

SCOTTSYiLLE PRICES CURRENT.
Not given for want of international Dur
friends IN Scottsville would subserve their
interests by attending TO this matter7
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

The Montreal Gazette states that four
ground at a mill in Canada, from wheat
grown in the United States, has been adj
United in England as Colonial flour, on
the statement of these facts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

Religious Liberty an Tarkey.-The
SultanMahmoud has issued the following
decree:-Greeks, Armenians, Armenian
Catholics, and Jews, shall from hence
forth, in common with the Turks and
Mussulmen, be equal before the law. No
Mussulman shall in future have any pre-
ference, or enjoy any superior rights in
consequence of his being a Mussulman;
for in the opinion OF the Sultan all form
but one iamily-one body;-whatever
may be the private creed of each. of his
subjects, which is matter that only con-
Germs the conscience of man, who cannot
be called to account for his religion to
any but God. AS to the government Of
the sultan, it will not, under any circum.
stances, consider what is the religion of
the person who may present himselfbe-
fore it,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

A law officer IN Rhode-Island lately
issued writ against the plaintiff instead
OF the defendant, the error not being dis
covered until the Sheriff had reached the
Jail with his prisoner Rather awk-
ward
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25
IMPORTANT FROM SMYRNA

IMPORTANT FROM SMYRNA.
Treaty tcih Turkey coefrmed.-By
the arrival ofthe Pavilion, Capt. Deval-
court, which sailed on the 2ist Septem-
Der from Smyrna, we have received the
important Intelligence that the Treaty
with Turkey has been confirmed b. the
. Grand Seignior and that the relations OF
the United States with the Porte are
placed on the footing of the most favored
nation.
The following is an extract Of letter
from commercial house orthe highest
respectability;-
SMYRNA, Sept. 90, 1881.
Commodore PORTER had an audi
ence with the Grand Seignior on the
18th inst. (Sept.) The negotiation has
terminated favorably, but we don't know
yet the particular conditions ofthe Urea
ty. There is no doubt, however, but
we are placed on The footing of the most
favored nation"
". Y. Courier end Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

The Wheeling Times states that there
are thirteen steam engines in operation
IN that town, many ofwbich arc OF the
largest class.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

DGrid s. Garland, !
James s. Pendleton,
JRo. Coleman,
EdUard n. CdbeH,
Paul g. CabeH, ;
I'm. ~. UaHer,
SanrE NJ Gcrland, .
Lucas p. Thompson,
Edmund Penn,
Hudson DE Garland,
Henry L. Rose,
Joseph *. FIRING,
James ID. UuHs,
November IL, 1881.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

At the recent State Election in New
York, the Jackson Ticket is said TO have
prevailed in at least three fourths Of the
counties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

The Norfolk Herald states that Gen.
Nat, sold his body for dissection, and
spent the money in ginger-cakes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-25

.neT lhe cottohS or the broadclothS are
frowned upon or not, the ladies' are al.
ways welcomed with smiles. They
snail have protection forever
-aS-&ess--
From the " ashington Globe.
From letters received in this city. we
learn that several brilliant private par
ties were given TO Major and Mrs. Ea-
ton, which were attended by the most
respectable ladies of Nashville.
The Nashville Banner of the 3Ist ult
says:-"The Hon. John Branch, late
secretary of the Navy, arrived in this
town on Saturday afternoon last, having
been expected for considerable time.
to attend to Some private business in this
vicinity"
The National Republicans Of Ealti-
more have appointed JOHN 3. MoRR1s,
Esq delegate to the December Con-
Vention in the place of Mr.. WRIT.
The Montreal Gazette states. that -four
ground at mill in Canada, from wheat
grown in the United States, has been adj
mitted in England as Colonial flour, on
the statement of these facts.
A law officer IN Rhode-Island lately
issued writ against the plaintiff instead
OF the defendant, the error not being dis
covered until the Sheriff had reached the
Jail with his prisoner! Rather awk-
ward
The Wheeling Times states that there
are thirteen steam engines in operation
IN that town, many Of which arc OF the
largest class.
At the recent State Election in New
York, the Jackson Tickets said 10 have
prevailed in at least three-f ourths Of the
counties.
we learn from the Lynchburg papers
mat Mr.. RANDOLPH addressed his old
constituents in Speech Of nearly three
hours length, at Charlotte Court. I'll
IS stated from good authority that the
Speech will be published at length.
Atarecent celebration by the Sunday
Schools Of New York, upwards oil
twenty thousand children marched in
procession, and sung hymns 10 the Civ
or of all good. 1t was o glorious scene
surPassing ian army with banners"
The Norfolk Herald states that Gen
Nat, sold his body for dissection, and
spent the money in ginger-cakes.
Egotism has been defined as persons
having the private / too much in the
public Eye.
a Polish proverb says-"You may strip
= Pole to bis shIrt--bUt If you attempt to take
bis shirt, he will regain all
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-05-10
AN A(,r

10 explain an ac' entitled concerning land delinquent
T non-payneni OF taxes, and making disposition Of
lands so delinquent and ofoefan esceaied lands for the
eneh Of actual aud bona de holders thereof under giants
om the Commonwealth passed the present session
Assenby-Passrd April 9th 1891.
Whereas doubts may arse upon ~ cons,ructsn of the
nheeGnh and the twoneih sections NJ the act paescd
we present session Of Assembly, entitled concerning
Iind delhquent for payment o axe and MAX rg dpo
nn o certain lands delinquent and Of escheaic
ann 0 s benefit ~ actual and bona hde holders thereof
%d sf"n,' hom tie Common wealth for removing such
"ouO's hnh explaining clearly the intent meaning
dn" ehec' OF the said sections OF the said reclled
oe declared and enacted That all tive provisions in the
sa" Iec"cd ACT contained which, by 18th section
are intended and declared extend such nnds ~ were
originally granted undor the act, passed e Man act for
establishing ana.t. aud unarprop"sicG lands and the
isgqusnt The subject and shall he appca
bile also. and applied and extended lands lying the IVES
tern waters of a Commonwealth, may have gIant
before ire rSg ofthe Fdao ~ my scsop, ,sven,eeh
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-05-10
IMPORTANT Law
Re,Pscf'ng Delinquent I""ds ~ p'rg,m

HesPstfug TJefih9uenf I""us ="
The following act. posed ON 'he let inst. IS pub
lshcd for tue inform.s,ou Of oil persons interested
sRd tue public attention Is earnestly invited to ITS
several important provisions. As some time VIII ne
cessary .apec before the lists Of lands reformed de-
lrquen for non payment Of taxes can DO published:
the o,ensrs Of all suck iands and lots 6at, from any
cu1se, M y hate been returned as delinquent prior
70 1920 would do well to mako immediate enquiry
in,o the spbjcct Innds and lots may have been re.
tirned BY the Sheriff. and may be 10 danger q
forfeiture, whilst the present owners are perfectly
unconsci and uususlncious Of the fact. Tho in
s,vency. negligence remote residence, OF former
owners may have incumbered u tract Of land, or lot
with single years taxation. and that stnsie year,
tdfntiu may JeepaIdze the title Of tho present
owner. Seriuus and prompt attention is therefore
earnestly invited to;,he subject.
JAMES E. HEATH,
Auditor Of Public Accounts.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-05-10

\VIhGINlA: AT rules, holden IN the clerks Office
OF INC superior court Of chancery, for the Rich
mond district the 9TH day of April 1881. lanes
smith, pitt against Newton p. Smith and other dts
me defendant above named, not having entered
MS appearance and given security according - the
90 assembly, ana the rules Of this e8ps not an
inhsbi,anf rs g.; ''INJ' &C is ordered, that the
'-ttVhdRnt do appear horc on the Grst dav nj
VIC next June term. and answer the bill Of tho plain
uh and that copy of this order be forthwith Ir
serted IN some newspaper published in the civ
He 'front.' door of the capitol, in the said city
81 co7w TFy,h, wy. g. prrpLrr,I, q r..
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-08

NOTICE. THE Court of Probate for the district A of Litchfeld hath allowed six months from this date tO the creditors of
 MINER SMITH, late of HarwintOn. in said district, deceased, to exhibit their claims against said estate, at the expiration of which time all demands not presented to the subscribers will be barred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment.
 By order of said Court.
 DIANA SMITH. Adm'r.
 LEWIS SMITH, Adm'r. Harpinton, August 2S, 1881 "ll
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-08
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
 TNHE undersigned having been appointed A by the Hon. Superior Court holden at Lltchfeld. within and for the county of Litch- field, on the third Tuesday of August, A. D. 1881, Commissioners on the estate of
 HIRAM R. COMINGS, who was by said Court adjudged to be an in- solvent debtor. hereby give notice that we shall meet for the purpose Of attending to the duties of our said appointment at the office of George G. Woodruff, Esq. in LitchGeld. at nine O'Clock in the forenoon of each of the following days, viz: on the goth day of De- cember, 1881. the Fist day of February, 18Ss, and on the 1st daySf March, 1882.
 ORlGENsS. SEYMOUR, ! Commis-
 GEO. c. WOODRUFF, sioners. LitchJield, Sept. l, 1881 ~l2
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-08
NOTICE.

sHE Hon. Court of Probate for the dis. 4 trict of LitchReld has limited and allow. Cd SIX months from the date hereof for the creditors of the estate of
 FREDERICK c. PHELPS,
 late of Harwinton. in said district, deceased, represented insolvent, to exhibit their claims 10 the subscribers, who are appointed Com. missloners to receive. examine. and adjust the same. We hereby give notice that we will attend a, to the business of our appointment a, Ine house of Irene Phelps, in said Harwint on the 18th dayof January, A. D. 1889, and the 18th day of February following, at on, o'clock P. M. on each of said days.
 NoAH WELroN,
 AARON WILCOX, Commss- JONATHAN ROssITTER, s'0neFs' H0r'UlRtOn, August IF, 1881 II
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-09-08

cure Corns which we have and if il, should fail, we take inc liberty to recom- mend to our afflicted readers another rem- edy, which we are sure will prove prompt and e6ectual. Perforate the Corn with small gimblet or boring bit, then enlarge the lower part of the hole with penknife or small gouge; fill the cavity with Du- pont's best gunpowder; apply match, and ifthe process is properly executed, the Corn will be blown into ten thousand pie ces.-COnsteI.