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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-06-01
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20 r S A l.

The Farm belonging to the heirs Of
MATHEW Blair. deceased, is offered
for sale privately. This Farm lies in
Augusta county, about eight miles from
Staunton, on the road leading 10 Harris
sonburg via Niillrr's Iron Works, and
contains about 300 .9creS, every a.
ere Of which is arabic, and lies well for
cultivation: about one> half cleared and
IN fine order; the other heavily tim
bered land. There is sufficiency Of
meadow land on it for farm of the size,
and several never failing springs, SO sit
uated as to afford water in nearly every
field. The improvements are tolerable.
The neighborhood around it is healthy
and agreeable.
AS it is presumed that any one DIS
posed to purchase will view il aud Judge
for himself, further description is
deemed unnecessary; but will just add,
that taking into view every advantage
this Farm possesses, it is seldom that its
equal is in this delightful county, offes-
ed for sale.
The land will be shown to any ono
DESTROYS Of viewing it, by DR.. WIZ. II.
BLAIR, whose residence is adjoining. or
by MATHEW BLAIR. of Stauntop, bv
whom the terms will be made known.
Possession will be given Immediately.
L. r. BLAIR,
Err Of n. Blair, decd.
August 4, lS36.--tf
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Mfrs. ". CRE.W,S
Boarding House.

NO: lOS Walnut street, PHrLADELPHIA,
eest0een an and 5th. Convenient 10 The
central part Of the city, 10 tie Banks.
and to business.
THIS House is large and well fitted
for the accommodation of single gentle.
men and ladies. or for families, who re-
sort TO it, and can be accommodated for
short periods, or by the month OF longer.
on reasonable terms, as is done to visi
tors from all psrts Of our country. Ref.
Srenee y given to the family of the late
Jugs Marshall. who attended him here
!" ,ee l.@e OF his sickness and death.
~; o; a complete Bathing House is
attached to the establishment.
ShiisceiPhia, Msy 8, lS37.-2m
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NOTICE.

&N@ A GENERAL MEET
gEJ ING ofthe Stockholders Of the
Warm Springs 81 Harrisonburg Turn.
pike Road Company will be held at the
house Of James A. Frazier, Esq, in
Jennings Gap, on the FIRST Friday in
June next.
AS business Of importance to the Com,
Pany is expected TO be transacted, II is
desirable that every Stakeholder should
be present in person, if possible--if i'm,
possible, by proxy.
NJ. HARVEY EFFINGER
G. w. s. 81 Fl. T. r. Co
HaFrisonburg, May 8, 1897.
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Miss Elizabeth Good

RETURNS her sincere thanks to her
friends and the public generally. for the
very liberal encouragement bestowed up.
on her, and would inform them that she
occupies the rooms one door north of The
Post Office, where she continues 10 car.
~ on the MILLINERY and MAN
TUA-MAKING BUSINESS in all its
various branches. She will give every
possible attention that work entrusted to
her shall be executed with taste. and in
the most durable manner. She respect.
fully solicits continuance of the public
patronage.
Staunton, May 10, lS37.-3t
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$40 REV ARD.

RAN AWAY from John B. Williamson
at Richmond. Va, on the night of the
18th alt. negro man named HARRY,
about % or 30 years of age, feet Z or
8 inches im height his complexion very
dark, and the back of bis head is inclin
ed to be rather thin of hair. He is a lit
tie inclined to be bow-legged, and has
rsther down look when spoken to-
The above negro was purchased from
Pasrick's estate by the subscriber: he
has wife near Thinking Spring, and it
Is quite likely that he may be at this
time lurking about that place.
l will give the above reward for the
apprehension and delivery of said negro
20 ma liz Staunton, or il he is lodged in
Jail 80 that get him again, and all rea-
sonable expenses paid.
+. Nj. PITMAN.
Stanton, April IL, 1887.
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s FL 4 Il
Under Deed of Trust.

BY virtue Of deed Of trust executed
to the subscriber by Henry Imbodvn on
the = day OF February, 1887, and of
record in the County Court Office OF Au-
gusta, and for the purposes in said deed
mentioned, will be sold in Staunton, be-
fore the door ofthc Store house of said
lmboden and Geiger, on Monday the
18th day of June next, being the second
day Of the term Of the Superior Court
for Augusta, the following real aud per-.
sonal property, viz:
A House g. Lot in Staunton,
purchased by said Imboden of Brady's
heirs, across the alley from DIR. Boys's
house, and joining c. Johnson's garden
lot. near the creek.
Sixty-eight Acres of Land,
purchased by said Imboden of Jacob
Newman. lying near Staunton, on the
right OF the Scottsville turnpike, near
Betsy Bell.
Six hundred Acres of Land,
near the Augusta Springs. purchased of
Samuel Sheets and of VIM. b. Helms
Said Imboden's interest in
House and Lot in Stanton
purchased of David s. Peck.-Alse,
A Negro Woman named Nancy,
about 30 years old. and
Negro Boy named Frank,
about sixteen years old. Said boy to be
free at the age of thirty years.-AI.o,
A black Mare II years old,
? Horse Carts, l Patent Lever Watch,
2 Clocks, l Cow, g Shot Guns, one
Sideboard, FIVE Feather Beds, Bedsteads
and Furniture, two Bureaus, 3 falling
leaf Tables, Clothes Press, 3 dozen
Windsor Chairs, one set Of Tea Chinu
of about SO pieces. forty yards of Brus-
sells Carpet, thirty yards of rag Carpet,
! Safe with its contents, 9 sets of China
Cups and Saucers, set OF Dining Plates
and Dishes. 2 large iron Kettles, 4 iron
Pots, 2 pair brass Anairons, 9 pair of
Shovels and Tongs. a Ovens and Lids,
1000 pounds of Bacon, together with all
the other Household and Kitchen Fur.
nitsre of every description belonging to
the said Imboden.
The above property will be sold to
the highest bidder for cash.
THOS. J. NICHE, Trustee.
May 25, 1897.
do consent that the sale of the above
property shall take place according to
he above advertisement. Witness nv
hand this 23d of May, 1897.
HENRY IMBoDEN.
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LOT 81 HOUSES
FOR SALE.

We are authorized by the Executors
OF John II. Fulton, deceased, to sell a
Lot of Land belonging to the estate, sit
uate in that part of the town Of Stanton
commonly called New-town, near the
Episcopal Church, aud adjoining the
residence of Thomas J. Niche. ESQ. on
the South. There are two tenemen.s
on this lot, and the same will be sold al
together, or divided 10 suit those inclin-
ed to purchase. For terms apply to
SAMUEL CLARKE.
April 6. 1897.
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Valuable Town and Coun-
try Property
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber being desirous Of remov-
ing TO the West, will sell at private sale, has
HOUSE & LOT in that part Of the town
OF Staunton commonly called New-town,
now in the occupancy of Mr.. William PEI
ters. TWO OTHER HOUSES AND
LOTS, adjoining each other, also in New
Town, all being ON the main street: these
two will be sold separate or together as may
suit The purchaser. A HOUSE AND LOT
near the Wayne Tavern. THE HOUSE
LOT in which he lives, situated in the
part Of the town laid of by the late Judge
Stuart. There 10 very roon,y aud comior-
table HOUSE, with an excellent garden &
good out lot adjoining il. Also his farm, sii-
uated FIVE miles west OF Siaunton. on both
| sides Of the Middlebrook road, containing
1876 ACRES,
80 acress Of which arc cleared, well enclos.
ed, and in very improving condition the
balance is well timbered There 10 from ~
to Is acres Of very productive meadow
! ground, over all OF which the water can be
conducted A comfortable DIV ELLING
HOUSE, good new BARN & STABLE,
with wafer in the barn yard, and a good
APPLE and PEACH ORCHARD. There
are ON the tract excellent springs, and the
water caa he made 10 run through every
field with the exception Of two. This 81 ve-
| - uOshuosc htNS anu JuuiCtOuo
mer who should perserve in the course oil
hushandry now pursuing by the proprietor,
would soon enhance its value greatly above
what is asked for il now.
II is hoped that any person wishing small
well improved farm will call and examine.
The purchaser OF tho farm can have full
possession as soon as the present crop of small
grain 10 taken off, with the privilege Of seed,
Ing down the land to be planted ir cora this
spring, provided he will engage To be careful
in doing so.
Terms of sale are one third part 81 In.
purchase money in hasd, the balance in two
equal annual payments, secured by a nus
deed upon the property.
ROBERT CAMMELL.
March 80, 1887.
If the above property ia not sold u; privat.
J sale before the 4th Monday in May next, i
, will on that day be offered for public sale
before the Wayne Tavern ia Staunton.
nNSh~ The above sale is post ponet
sEY till Monday the 26th day o
June next. May 25.
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FERNS OF THE SPECTATOR.

Tie Spectator is published veekly, BIZ
HARPER e. SosEY, al 7po Dofieys q
year, il paid IN adOancs, or Two Dorlo,s
and Fifty Gents, after the expiration Of
the first SIR months.
NOpaPer ~iu6 be discontinaedaatilau
GrreGrGges are paid.
90 ADvERrrSEMENTs not exceeding
ONE SQUARE Of printed matter, oye !.
serted three weeks for one dollar /: eoc5
continuance after, it0enty, five cents. Lar.
geradUsrtisemenfsin the same proportion,
AHletters mast be s'post paid.n
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VIEWERS CAVE

THERE will be MUSICAL CON.
CERT given in VIEWERS CAyE on
the 18th Of June next. The Washing
ton Hall will be brilliantly Illuminated |
for the occasion.
In this apartment, by the reverbera-
tons from the lofty ceiling, is communi.
Gated to music double effect. The eff
feet Of music by good performers in this
subterranean world, can be ina gined on.
ly by those who have heard it there. L
shall not attempt to describe this proud
trophy Of the ingenuity of nature in
deed it cannot be done. No pen can
pourtray, no pencil paint, nor imagina-
tion conceive of its grandeur. Viewers
Cave must be seen to be known. 1t is
classed by those who visit it amongst the
greatest curiosities Of the world. 81
have seen many curiosities of this kind,
(writes an Italian noblemsn,) "and a
mongst others the grotto of Autiparos,
but Weyer's Cave Git being superior in
variety and exteni is most worthy OF
admiration" No person can visit it,
however sanguine his expectations may
have been, without expressing himself
delighted. and we'll rewarded for the
labours of his journey.-Indeed. il there
is any thing to strike mute in astonish-
ment the proudest fancy. and the most
brilliant imagination, it is the eapacious
and sublime apartments and ornaments
of this cavern. The mind becomes ab.
sorbed in admiration and wonder. II
loses the power OF reflection, and is bur
; ried away in the enthusiasm of the mo.
ment, and as it dreams in after nights o.
the sublimity of the scene, it seems a.
though the reality was the dream. ant
the retrospect OF the disturbed fancy
the truth.-Suflice il to say, that in dis
a position of festooning and drapery-ir
e variety of spray concretions. massive CO
lnmns. pillars, &c., and in the sparkling
r brilliancy of the Stalactitic chrystaliza
tons, it is not equalled in nature.
: Music by the Messrs. ScorT, of Char
lottesville--to commence at IL o'clock.
I, JACOB MOHLER.
Nav 10, 1897.
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ALSO FOR SALE

"A Tract of Fifty and an Half
acres of land adjoining the largest Of the
above mentioned tracts, known as the
Sand Spring tract. On this land about
eight or ten acres of watered meadow
can be made. The improvements con-
slst OF new and commodious STILL
HOUSE. The land will be sold subject
to lease Of three years and five months.
THOMAS j. STUART.
March %, 1887.
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have examined SIR. Shcets's newly
anVented Spring for Saddles. and believe
1t to be the neatest ahd best that | have
yet seen, and have no doubt that il will
answer most valuable purpose.
A. Nj. MOSBY.
Staunton, May 1, 1887.
ae%Ss> THIS is to certify that have
MT used Henry Sheets newly IN
vented Saddle Spring in the mandatory
of Saddles. and give to it the decided
preference of any Spring that I have
ever used. have used Boards Spring
for some length of time, but since have
seen Mr.. Sheets's Spring. so much give
to it the decided preference that have
stopped the use of the other altogether.
Given under my hand at Waynesboro',
this 18th day of April, 1897.
JOHN LONG.
hereby certify that have viewed Henry
Shee.s newly invented Patent Spring for
Saddles, and do not hesitate in saying Il 10
superior 10 any have ever SEEN Given
under my hand in the town Of Ly nchbure.
Va. this 9th day Of May, 1887.
j. C.. SHACKLEFORD.
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S3 REWARD.

LOST by the subscriber, between
Staunton and Pendieton county, few
days ago, blue paper box about inch
es long and two and half wide, con-
tanning a variety of Jewellery, which
can be identified by VIM. Young, Esq.
of Stanton. or by The subscriber, either
of whom will pay the reward.
FRANCIS OWN.
Pendleton county. May 25, 1887.
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JOHN H. GIBBS.
February Is, lS37.--tf-l471
M A S O n &c

THE approaching Festival OF st. John
the Baptist, will be celebrated on Satur-
day the 9th Of June next, by the breth-
rem OF Stanton Lodge No. IA
Masonic Address will be delivered ON
the occasion by the Rev. JAMES d.
M'CABs, Grand Chaplain of the Grand
Lodge Of Virginia, Brethren Of the
neighboriDg Lodges, &, transient breth,
rem Of good standing, are respectfully
invited to attend. BY order,
CHESLEY KIM EY, sec'y.
Staunton, May Is, 1897.
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TIE subscriber. with a view

r. THE subscriber, with a view oil
NS satisfying applicants, and preventing
Unnecessary trouble in making applications,
thinks il proper 10 inform the public that he
has sold the right Of his newly invented
Spring for Saddles, for the following States,
to William II. knight, William Fl. Tyler
sad raul g. Boles, viz: Georgia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Ton.
nessee, KeHtacisy and Mississippi, and for
Virginia East Of the Blue Ridge Mountains
HENRY SHEETS.
Staunton, Nay II, 1897.
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IL mailer WsassteA.

A Man who can come well recon-
mended for industry and sobriety, and
who is good Miller, can obtain per.
manent situation and good wages, BY
making application to the subscriber,
living on Back creek, Bath county, Va.
10 miles from the Warm Springs.
SAM'L v. GATEWOOD.
April ~, 1876
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Turnpike Company.

THE Stockholders of the SIaunton md
Jsmes River Turnpike Company, are here.
by notified tina, an adjourned meeting will
be held at the Court house in Staunion, on
Saturday The l7th day OF June next, at ] / o.
clock. A. NJ, for the election of President
and Directors, and Tho transaction of such
other business az the interest Of the Company
may require. WILLIAM III. ALLEN,
May III, 1887. General Hgent
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TRUST SALE.

By virtue Of deed Of trust executed
to the subscriber by Adam Bright. on
the 9th day Of May. 1896, and of re.
cord in the Clerks Office Of the County
Court of Augusta, Cor purposes therein
mentioned, shall, on Thursday the Is,
day of June next. sell at public auction
for cash. at the residence of said Bright,
about five miles south of Greenyille, in,
Augusta county, the following real and
personal property. to wit
One Tract or Parcel of Land.
situate in the county Of Augusta, in the
South Bottom, containing by estimation
60 acres, be the same more or less, and
bounded as follows: adjoining the lands
OF David link, Adam Shuttle and 9TH
ers, it being the same land on which
the said Bright now resides.
One Sorrel Mare, ball face,
ID years old, one bay Horse, hip.
shot, is years old, brindie Cow 5 years
old, black Heifer, white back and
face, l Sow and increase, 3 Beds, Bed
steads and Furniture, Cupboard and
contents, consisting Of Plates, Dishes,
&C., Chairs, Loom and Gear, 2 o.
vens and Lid, 2 Pots. ] Shovel Plough,
2 sets Of Gear, ] Cutting Box 81 Knife,
and L Telling Axe. together with all the
property in said Brighfs possession at
The date OF the said deed.
Such title as | have under the said
deed OF trust will be made to the mr.
chaser, and no other.
JOHN NEWTON, Trustee.
May Is, 1897.
a> The above sale is postponed
- till Monday The 18th day Of
June next. Nav 81
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l46O ACRES /:

which may be conveniently divided into
various parcels. SO as to suit purchasers.
The first mentioned tract has valuable
Saw Mill site, and constitutes desirable
farm, with about so acres of cleared
land, considerable portion Of which
can be converted into meadow; and if
desired by purchaser, an addition of
cumberland can be made to it from the
large survey aforesaid. On that survey
is valuable Iron Ore bank, which may
make the whole or part of it an i'm
Portant acquisition to persons contem-
plating the erection of Iron Works in
the neighborhood. Those disposed to
purchase the whole or any portion of
the above mentioned property, will
please submit their proposals to the SUBJ
scribers, or either OF chem.
ELEANOR STUART.
BRISCOE G. BALDWIN.
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ID r. M E N G. III / N G
DENTIST.

REspEcTFuLLY offers his professional
services to the citizens of Staunton and
its vicinity. He may be found at all
times at the Washington Tavern, when
not professionally engaged.
April 20. 1881.
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NOTICE TO FARMERS.
The subscribers having engaged in
building
'ThreShimg Machines

for getting out Grain and Cloverseed,
will furnish any person with Machines
that may want them, at their shop near
Waynesborough. The Wheat Machine
is built on S. 5 Aliens patent, of New
York, which is thought to be equal to a.
ny Machine now in use, being light and
portable. thresbing clean and fast. end
can be worked by two horses. We have
made arrangements With Messrs. Per-
key and Yount, who own the patent
right OF Augusta county. to furnish any
that may be wanting them in said coun-
~. We slso have the right OF Pendle.
ton and Nelson counties ourselves. for
said Machine.--Tbe Clover Machine
was invented by William Grouse, and
does excellent work.
BERNARD & GROUSE.
May %, I637.--7t
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SHENANDOAH
NAVIGATION.

A general meeting of the Sharehold-
ers Of the New Shenandoah Company
win be held at Harrisonburg on the 18th
day Of June next. to take into consider
alton the SUBJECT Of improving aud ex-
tending the navigation of the Shenan-
doah river.
The practicability OF accomplishing
and at reasonable cost such an i'm
provement in the navigation of the She
nandoah and its branches as would az
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 upor
the most eligible Improvement, aud IN,
best means Of its accomplishment, tn,
President and Directors have deemed i
expedient to cali general meeting o
the shareholders, and to invite and SO
licit the attendance Of all persons (whe
Their shareholders or .not) who feel in
terested in effecting the object in view
The act of the General Assembly of thi
State at its late session authorizing sub
scriPtion on the part of the State in ait
Of this work, imperat:vely demands tina
immediate action on the part Of thos
interested IN the improvement of tn
Shenandoah, should be had. 1t is there
fore earnestly hoped, that the sharehold
els and others interested in effecting thi
object, will be punctual in their attend
anSe. BY order Of the Board,
S. II. LEWIS,
| ITeas'r N. S. C..
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I would inform the nublis

AEsa. I would Inform the public
E&R that 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 niue, which has
been pronounced by all Saddlers and
other Judges who have yet seen it, Ear
superior to any thing Of the kind yet
invented. Fl, SHEETS.
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NONFAREIL

0&H This beautiful Stallion Viii
ctstSn commence his second season
at the stables Of the Wayne Hotel about
the middle of March. He will be six
years old the 9th day of May. He was
raised by COL Beverly A. Brown, OF
Buckingham county. Va. He is a bess-
tifnl bay. black legs. name and tail, and
upwards OF l6 hands in height, and is said
by good judges to possess more power
than any other horse that stood in or neas
Staunton last season and since that time
having got more age on his side, his
muscles have enlarged, and he now
shows more power than he torme.ly
did. although every person who saw hin,
at that time appeared much pleased
with his form, as well az his lofty cat
Tiage
Il is thought by persons that have al.
ready encouraged this fine young horse.
that he is better calculated to suit the
raising of fine and seryiceabIe horses
than almost any Stallion shat has stood
here for some years past. He is no, on.
~ OF the finest running stock in the STATE
OF Virginia, his great grand sire being
old Sir Archy, his dam and grand dam :
full biooded Janus, but he possesses that
size and from which willmake him use
full all who intend raising good sph-
stantiai stock. as he has size enough Tor
the coach, saddle, wagon or plough, aud
limbs that are rs clear as whalebone.
This horse made good season last year.
and has proved himself very suye. 6sseas
care will be PAID SO that no accidents
may happen to mares. but no RESPONSE
bility to be incurred If such should be
the case.
eF0r pedigree and terms, see hand
bills. '
JOHN H. GIBBS.
February Is, S37.-tf-rl71
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DR.. Robertson's Patent Medi-
cines.
Stomachic Bi,,ers,
Stomachic Elixir OF Health,
Vegetable Nervous Cordial, or Ma
lures Grand Restoratiye. i
Govt and Rheumatic Drops i
The above for sale br 2
JOHN b. GARRETT.
Staunton, April ID.
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May 3, 1897.

@Both ne,espdpers at Winchester.
the papers at Woodstock, Charlesfotsn
aad Harrisonburg wiH please copy the
o6ouc until the time Of meeting. and for
vard their accounts TO the subscriber, near
Port Republic, for payment. S. l..