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Died.

In Brownsburg, on the 25th ultimo,
Mrs. Gould, consort of DR.. William
Gould, aged about 25.
DIED, on the night Of the 25th in
slant, Robert Wilson Gamble. only
son Of William Gamble Of this county, in
the 10Th year of his age. He was an al
fectionate son, and promising youth
We trust he is gone to that Saviour
whom be often sought in prayer. and is
now al rest with Him.-CoM.
Died, at his residence, near Freedom,
Beaver county, Pennsy ivsnia, on Wednes-
day morning, the 18th ultimo, OF long and
painful illness, Gen. ABNER LACOCK
aged sc years.
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TAKE NOTICE.

The partnership heretofore existing
between the subscribers, under the firm
and style OF Henry Ipboden s. Co. was
dissolved by mutual consent on the 18th
instant,
The books, bonds and accounts have
been placed is the hands Of CHEsLEY
kinney, Esq for prompt settlement and
collection. HEN RY IMBODEN,
GEORGE GEIGER.
April 27, 1897.
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TO TIE PEOPLE OF THE vAL>

sufficient number of shares of stock in
the "Staunion Lyceum,' having been sub
scrited and paid in by citizens of the TOYS n
and county, 10 insure lis usefulness and per
manency; 1t is proposed in connection with
ITS extensive Library, to form a cabinet OF
mineralogical and geologic specimens with
view not only of facilitating the study of
these important branches Of science, but Of
stimulating TO the prompt use of means ne
cessary todevelope the mineral and geologi>
cal wealth with which our Stale abountls.
Professor Rogers, man Of distinguished
science, appointed by the Legislature 10 make
a geological survey OF the State, will spend
the ensuing summer in exploring the valley
of Virginia. lie has promised to deliver
lectures 10 the Lyceum on these interesting
subjects, and has requested lie aid in furnish
ing specimens as data, 10 his researches. Be
lieving that the public spirited and intelli-
gent citizens Of Augusta and other counties
Will cheerfully cooperate in a measure like
ly to produce results highly interesting to
the public, and profitable TO individuals, the
Society respectfully requests that il may he
furnished by the people Of the Valley, gene
rally, with any specimens that can be obtain
ell of ores, and other minerals, marble, and
curious conformations of rock. These will
be examined and tested by Professor Rogers,
and all interesting facts in relation TO them,
carefully noted and published. The Society
is much indebted to several gentlemen who
have already contributed from their private
cabinet of curiosites, aud hopes that this nos
tce will induce others friendly TO the object
to extend ,her aid. Specimens may he sent
TO the stores of Jno B. Breckenridge or Benz
jamin Craw ford, in Staunton.
THOS. j. NICHE,
A. III. III. STUART,
CHESLEY KINNEY.
Committee.
Editors in the Valley will please publish
the above notice.
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EDUCATION.

AS the subscriber expects to leave
home, and to be absent few weeks, the
next session of his School cannot COM
mence until the 18th Of June. The
price Of tuition, and the price OF board
in his own family, will be, for the time,
in proportion to the prices charged last
winter session. The fees are payable in
advance. Excellent boarding, he be-
lieves, can be had in the neighbourhood.
JOHN HENDREN.
May 3, 1915
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ESTR ".

TAKEN up by John Arion, near the
head of Naked Creek, in Augusta coun-
~, on the 18th day Of November last, a
BULL, supposed to be near three years
old, his sides OF white brindle colour,
white face, black belly and tail no ear
marks or brands pcrceiyable--and ap-
praised TO nine dollars.
An extract from the Records-Teste,
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Crk.
May 3, 1S37.-3t
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Public Sale.

WILL be offered at public sale, on
the 18th day of May, instant, if fair, if
not, the next fair day, at the late resi-
dence of John Liviok, deceased, the fol-
lowing property. to wit:
Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Farm
ing Utensils, SC.
Terms made known on the day Of sale.
Sale to commence at ii o'clock.
May 3, 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04
SHENANDOAH
NAVIGATION.

A general meeting Of the Sharehold,
ers Of the New Shenandoah Company
will be held at Harrisonburg on the 18th
day of June next. to take into consider
alton the SUBJECT of improving and ex.
tending the navigation Of the Shenan-
doah river.
The practicability OF accomplishing
land at a reasonable cost) such an i'm
provement in the navigation of the She
nandoah and its branches as would af-
ford safe and cheap medium of trans
portation of the commerce of the Valley
is believed to be unquestionable-the
influence of such work upon its pros
perity would be incalculable. And in
order to deliberate and determine upon
the most eligible improvement, aud the
best means of its accomplishment, the
President and Directors have deemed it
expedient to call general meeting of
the hareholders, and to invite and So
licit the attendance OF all persons (whe-
Their shareholders or noD who feel in
terested in effecting the object in view.
The act of the General Assembly of this
State at its late session authorizing SUBJ
'cription on the part of the State in aid
Of this work, imperat:vely demands that
immediate action on the part of those
in the improvement Of the |
should be had. 1t is there
'ore earnestly hoped, that the sharehold-
srs and others interested in elfecting this
object, will be puuctual in their attend
lnce. By order of the Board,
S. H. LEWIS,
TLeaS'r NJ s. q
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REMOVA Al.

THE subscriber has removed his Stock
of Goods to the house lately occupied by
Joseph Cowan, deceased, where he will
be thankful to all who may give him a
call, with pledge that he will do every
thing in his power to render satisfaction
to those who may afford him an oppor-
tunity of doing so. -
]. B. BRECKENRIDGE
Stauntcn, April d, 1887.
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" 1, is stated that MIR. Webster will
leave Boston about the Isl Of May. with his
iam:ly, for the "Greal West" with a view
OF informing himself, by personal observa-
ton, ofthe wealth and resources of the vast
iransmon,ane region. "He will proceed
from new York TO Philadelphia, thence to
Harrisburg, and thence 10 Pittsburg De-
scending the Ohio to K entucky, he will visit
Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Crittenden From thence
he will probably drop farther down the great
water course TO ST. Louis Returning to
Cincinnati, he will strike off thence through
the States of Indiana and Ilinois-iheHce 10
Wisconsin, and thence home, by the way Of
the Lakes''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04
staunton Light Infantry.

A meeting Of the members of the Staun-
ton Light Infantry company is requested on
Saturday evening next at half past o'clock,
at the uit-house.
II is hoped that every member will at
tend, as questions OF vital importance TO the
company will then be submitted.
MAY, 3. 1897
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04
To the editors of the Staunton Suectator

70 The editors ot the Staunton Spectator
The authors of piece over the signature
ei "OPposeIs 60 Oppression" which appear
ed in your last paper, having had an inter
view with Mr.. Moses McCue, one Of the
present deputy sberiffs Of this county, in
which he denied all participation in any
combination among the deputy sheriffs all
luded TO in said piece, and the authors being
satisfied not only by his denial, but by other
evidence, Of his innocence, request YOU TO
state that they acquit him, with pleasure, OF
all suspicion OF such combination. Their al.
fusion in said piece was to rumor, md with
out making charge direct, they intimated
an intention 90 institute an enquiry whe-
Their such combination did exit.
This explanation is made voluntarily, and
as an act Of justice to MIR. McCue.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04
NOTICE.

By an order eff the Board OF Directors
of the Huntersville and Warm Spring
Turnpike Company, am authorised to
sell at public auction, for ready money,
the Shares of all subscribers TO said stock
who have failed to pay their proportion
of the first, second, third and fourth in
stalments due on their shares-There-
fore shall, on the first day Of the June
Court next held for the county Of Poca-
hontas, before the front door ofthe Court
house thereof, proceed to sell the said
shares as aforesaid.
THOMAS HILL,
Secretary to the Board.
May 3, 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04
THE WAYNESBORO'
Female Seminary,

WILL be re-opened on Tuesday the
10Th of May. Board, in my family,
will be $40 per session, exclusive OF
washing, which can be had on reasona-
BILE terms either in the village or neigh
borhood.
The tuition ice will vary from iO ito
SIS. One-third Of the amount viii be
expected in advance.
JAS. C. WILSON.
Wavnesboro', Ap. 90, 1S37.-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

o. The Board OF Public Works of this
State has issued proposals for loan Of ST.
200 600, TO bear an interest Of six per CEN
ium, payable seni.snnnally. This sum is
needed 10 pay the States subscription 10 the
james River and Kanawha Company during
the present year. There will, we apprehend,
be great difficulty in procuring the loan
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04
May 3. 1897.

GBofh newspapers at Winchester.
the papers at Woodstock, Chdrlestorn
and Harrisonburg wiH please copy the
abope until the time Of meeting. and for
,Uard their accounts to the subscri ber, near
Port Republic, for payment. S. H. l..
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NOTICE..
March 30.

An Election will be held at the house
Of BENJAMIN F. Graham in the gid Re
oiment, and also at the house of VIM. y.
Hanger, in the 32nd Regiment, on the
9th day OF May next. for suitable per-
sons to act as Overseers of the Poor tor
the County of Augusta.
JACOB LEAS. Sheriff.
April &c. 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04
ATTENTION!

THE esd Reg't V. Nj. will meet at John
Shannen's. near Middlehrook, on Saturday
the 18th day of May next, at III O'Clock, A.
Nj. for the purpose OF holding regimental
muster, VIM. WILSON,
Col. ODD Regiment, V. M.
March 30
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

A CARD.-H. SHEETS will duly no.
tce the publication of II. 81 A. Beard
in the next paper. A want of time has
prevented him from attending to it dur
ing the last week.
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Yarn Springs Mountain Turn
pike Company.
THE Stockholders of the Warm
Springs Mountain Turnpike Company
have this day declared dividend Of
five per cent. on the capital stock for the
last seven months, which will be paid
to the stockholders by applying to the
subscriber.
G. b. RICHARDS. Treasurer.
Warm Springs, APP. 25. 1881.
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TRANSFORMATION


On the Winchester and Potomac
Rail Road.
WINCHESTER g. PoroMAC RAIL RoADl
OFFICE, April 20, 1897.
THE President and Directors Of the
Company have established the following
rates OF toll for transportation to be here
alter charged upon the road, viz:
DESCENDING TRADE.
Flour, per barrel, Is cts.
Bar Iron, Blooms, Pig Iron. Cast.
ings and Lead, per ton. ST. 80
Wheat, Rye. Rye meal, Corr,
Corn-meal, Oats, Buckwheat-
meal, and all other commodities,
per hundred pounds. 81 cts.
ASCENDING TRADE.
For plaster, per ton, ST. rs
Salt and Sailed Fish, per hundred
pounds, 10 cts.
Mercha ndize. and all other com.
modities, per hundred pounds, i cts.
An additional charge Of 2 cents per
barrel on Flour, and Is cents per one
hundred pounds, on all other articles,
will be made at the Depots of the Com
pany for receiving and forwarding.
BY order of the Board,
JOHN BRUCE, President.
Winchester, APP. 25, lS37.-4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04
PETERSBURG INTELLfGENCER.

o. The Editor Of this Paper being anx-
would dispose OF the Establishment OF The
Petersburg IntelIigencer 10 any gentleman
disposed TO purchase. To any such, on APP
plicaton either in person or by letter, full
Information will be promptly given in refer
ence 10 the circulation Of the paper, It's adver-
Using and job patronage, lis supply of Type,
Presses, Office Furniture, Sc, and also as
10 the terms on which it may he purchased
Without descending 10 the indelicacy ofpuf.
hng off the Establishment, the Editor will
say that il possesses advantages and holds out
inducements we'll worthy the attention of any
gentleman who has the talents and the means
10 conduct newspaper with energy and
spirit.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

have examined Mr. Sheets's newly
invented Spring for Saddles, and believe
it to be the Deatest aid best that | have
answer most valuable purpose.
a HACr II
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Stanton, Nav l, 1887.

OtauDIOn, May 1, 1901.
Se&Sao THIS is to certify that have
g used Henry Sheets's newly IN
vented Saddle Spring in the manufactory
of Saddles, and give to it the decided
preference of any Spring that have
ever used. I have used Boards Spring
for some length of time, bat since have
seen Mr.. Sheets's Spring, so much give
to it the decided preference that l have
stopped the use of the other altogether.
Given under my hand at Waynesboro' ,
this 10Th day Of April, 1887.
JOHN LONG.
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Stanton, April l3, 1887.

Ae@zo l would inform the public
EMRy that l shall have agents out in
all parts of the Western country, so that
those disposed to purchase spring had
better wait until they shall have an op-
portunity of examining mine, which has
been pronounced by all Saddlers and
other judges who have yet seen it, FAR
superior to any thing of the kind yet
invented FL. SHEETS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

Editors in the Valley will please publish
the above notice.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-03-15

/ horse, (whence we derive in the native
stock all that is good,) over the native
stallion /? Let facts speak aud judgment
direct them. A. L. b. MERRITT.
II will be seen by the annexed terms
that DR.. Merritrs llberality to this coun
Try has permitted Felt TO make a season
here much lower priced than he did last
year ~ a country where be was justly a
favorlte, and had a crowded season. He
will stand this season (which has com
menced, and will end the LIST July, at my
stable about "a miles east of Battletown,
In Clarke county, Va, at $50 the leap, il
paid when the service is performed, if not.
then il will ne considered and charged as
the season /; $50 the season, to be paid on
or before the Rad day of July next and
SIS insurance, TO be paid as soon as the
mare is known TO be in loal ; [parting with
The mare, or irregular attendance at the
stand, ~foffeits the insurance /; and fifty
cents cash TO the groom. TO be sent with
the mare. Pasturage can be furnished at
fifty cents yer week, but | will not be &C
couDtable for accidents or escapes. Gen
tIemen wishing their mares fed on grain
will give written directions TO that effect,
as it will be purchased and furnished al the
n~elghborhood prices.
PRIVILEGES GRAETED-Any gentleman
putting five mares Of his own will be emit
tied TO the fifth mare gratis. A company
OF gentlemen putting six mares. and each
one being accountable for all, will be enli
tied 10 the sixth mare gratis. A mare ia.
king but once will be charged for the leap
only, IF paid at the time of the service
unless insured ; if second time, at the time
Of the second performance the owner may
select either season or insurance. Gen
tlemen, when they send their mares, must
write upon what terms they will put them.
Mares not satisfied at the expiration of the
season will be permitted 10 go on to him
free Of further charge for his services fun
less they have taken him but once, then
only sufficient TO take them from leap into
season. until he leaves here, some time in
the fall. Mares put last year to Byron or
Flexible by the leap or season, and falling,
may be insured tbs year to Felt at the
season price, II their accounts shall have
been paid up by the Is, July. 1886. Mares
put h'S year, by the leap or season, and
failing, may be insured the next year to
any horse then standing at my stable at
the price of the season of such horse, if
their accounts for this year shall be settled
at the expiration of this season. No mare
will be entitled TO these privileges aud ad.
vantages unless the terms are strictly com.
piled with.
JOSIAH WIN. WARE.
B%errysille. Clarke County,2
March /, 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-03-15
STORAGE & COMMISSION
HOUSE.,
GEORGETOWN, D. c.

AUCK s. STEPHEN have taken
- that large Three Story Brick
ware House, on the corner of High and
" alter Streets, Georgetown, recently oc.
ccuPied by Mr., r. Woodward. They win
De pleased to attsnd to the orders Of their
country friends in the sale of any, and ey-
cry article consigned 10 their care, as well
also. in the purchase of goods of every de-
Scription, for which they will charge a
moderate commission. The premises
they have rented are very c~ommodious,
having an excellent Wharf attached there.
to, which will admit of the recent of a
considerable quantity of Flour, or other ar.
tIcles on storage. They would here take
occasion to say, thai they will spare no
pains to promote the interests of their
friends, who may make their consion.
ments, and confidently trust they NAV not
be disappointed.
November 30, 1884.
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7honse s. Sfgn 3Jatnttnq
IR N T o U D
ill EpS.Y'U. VU

THE subscribers wish 10 inform the
l public generally that their Iron Foun-
dry. OF the island Of Harper's Ferry, will
be in operation the goth of this month, and
will cast Machinery Of every description,
such as
Machine Castings, MIL Gearing,
find Branding Irons.
They wiH also keep on hand Mouldboards
of Nc Cormick's patterns, from No. 6, to
No. IL, right and left handed, also
Loudoum Mouldboards right f. left.
They haze also on hand, Wagon Booze,
Of all sues, and andirons Of Uarious pat
terms.
They have and will keep constantly a
first rate Pattern Maker. So that they
will be able to make patterns, of every
description, at the shortest notice. All
orders thankfully received and promptly
attended 10.
HUGH GILLEECE & Co
November 10, lS35-tf
N. b. Old Iron taken in exchange for
any of the above named Castings.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-03-15
Robert B. RWSt.

I'D ESPECTFULLY informs the citi.
EC zens OF Martinsburg and vicinity, and
the public generally, that he has purchas.
ed the entire stock of "RoBERT b. RUsI
& Coin addition TO which, he is now
receiving and opening a very large and
general assortment of beautiful and sub.
%stantial new
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS;
and respectfully invites all persons in put
suit of very cheap and fashionable goods,
to call and examine for themselves, and
assures them they shall be supplied on
the most accommodating terms. Fills stock
consists, in part, of the following articles:
Cloths and CassImers Of every color and
quality Black and Colored Gro. de Nap.
and Gro. de Swiss f; Italian Lustrings, and
Florences ; German Cloths, Erminetts,
and Brochelle 4; B~ombazetts, Bombazines,
and Lasting /; Brown and White Linen
Drills Do do French Linens /; Irish Lin
ems of every quality ; Bath Cords and
Honey Comb Drills Grape Lasting a
beautiful article 4; Hosiery of every var;
ETY. /; Painted Muslins, Lawns, and Cling
hams /; British and Domestic Prints, all
prices !; Ladies and Gentiemen's Gloves
ofevery. description {; Gentlemen's Cotton
Thread and Silk half Hose , Flag, Ban.
danna, and Spittalfeld Hdkfs; Cotton
Shawls and Hdkfs.: Barcelona, French,
and Italian Cravats; Italian Grapes, and
lrls Gauze Gauze, Silk, and ChaIly Dress
Hdkfs; Angola and Rouen Cassimeres;
Superior Silk and Velvet Vestings; Plain
and Plaid Beaverton ; Bangup and &C.
noa Cords ; Gum Elastic, Worsted, and
Cotton Suspenders; Thread. Bobbinett,
and Cotton Laces and Edgings ; Cam.
brick and Thread Inserting Swiss, Book,
and null musllns (; Cambrlck and Jacco
net do; Plaid, Striped, and Brocade do ;
Gentlemens Stocks-a beautiful assert.
sortment; Cap, Bonnet, and Belt Ribbons;
Blue, Black, and assorted Servings Blue
and Yellow Nankeens; Russia Sheeting,
Burlaps, and Osnaburgs; Canvass, Pad.
ding, and Dowlas; Linen and Cotton
Diapers Flannels ; Serses and Baizes,
&c. &c. Also, a general supply of Fresh
GROCERIES; with a very large Stock
of Hard, Queens, Glass, s. Wooden Wares,
all of which he is determined to sell at re.
duced prices.
May IL, 1886.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-03-15

Virginia I'm the Circuit Superior Court el
Law and ChaucerJ for Berkeley county
February Rules, 1897.
Thomas Meredith & Edward Spencer, pltGs.
against
William T. Compton, dG.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendant, not having entered his
appearance and given security. according
to the act Of Assembly and the rules OF
this court, and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that he IS out Of this Common
wealth: il is ordered, that the said defen.
dant do enter bis appearance 10 this suit.
on the first day of the next term, and an
swer the bill Of the plaintiff: and that a
copy Of this order be forthwith published
in any newspaper within this county, and
continued for two months successfully
and another copy thereof posted at tie
front door Of the Court House Of the said
A Copy.-Teste,
JOHN STROTHER, C.
February 8, 1S37.-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-03-15

Virginia :--In the Circuit Superior Court d
Law and Cbaneery for Berkeley county
February Rules, 1897.
Charles Downs, ptf.
against
Jacob Wolf, adm Of Cephas Bartlcson, deed.
Daniel Burkbart, aud Archibald Sherer, and
others, dts.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendant, Jacob Wolff, not hav
ing entered his appearance and given Sc
curity, according TO the act of Assembly
and the rules Of this court, and il appear.
ing by satisfactory evidence that be is out
Of this Commonwealth it i. ordered that
the said defendant do enter his appearance
to this suit on the first day of the next
term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff
and that a copy Of this order be forthwith
published in any newspaper within this
county, and continued for two months sue
cesslvely, and another copy thereof post
ed at the front door Of the Court House oil
the said county.
A Copy.-Teste.
JOHN STROTHER, c.
February 8. IS57.-0m