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VNEesWbge Farm
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THE Farm belonging TO the heirs Of
MATHEW BLAIR. deceased, is offered
for sale privately. This Farm lies ia
Augusta county. about eight miles from,
Staunton, on the road leading to Hsrri.
sonburg via Miller's Iron Works, and
contains about 200 .fcres, every a
ere Of which is arabic, and lies we'll for
cultivation: about one-haIf cleared and
IN fine order; the other heavily tim
bered land. There is a sufficiency Of
meadow land OH il for farm of the size,
and several never failing springs, SO sit
uated as TO afford water ia nearly every
field. The improvements are toleraole.
The neie hborhood around it is healthy
and agreeable.
AS it is presumed that any one dis
posed to purchase will view it and judge
for himself, a 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, Offer
ed for sale.
The land will be shown to any one
DESTROYS OF viewing it. by DR.. WIN. r.
BLAIR, whose residence is adjoining or
by MATHEW BLAIR. Of Stanton, by
whom the terms will be made known.
Possession will be given Immediately.
T. r.. BLAIR,
Err Of VI. Blair, deed.
August 4, lS36.-tf
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JOS. BURCKHER,
Hat .MtSasasfsycfsss'e,.


AcouAINTs the public that he has
commenced the above business in Staun.
ton, in the store room of Peter Heiskell,
next door below the Post Office, where
he will keep general assortment of
Hats Of every description, consisting of
GENTLEMEN's BEAVER, OrrEp, Ro.
RAM. and FIVE Wool HATS, which
will be sold by him at lower prices than
are usual by the generality Of matters.
He feels assured that his thorouph
knowledge and experience in the bust.
nsss-his mode of giving encouragement
10 superior workmen-toge,her with his
own personal attention, will be sufficient
TO evince to the public his capacity and
determination to furnish them in the hes,
style with asuperior article.
AL Hats sold by him will be warrant.
ed water proof, and TO retain their shape
and colour.
The highest prices will be paid for
Wool and Fur.
Staunton, Dec. %, 1886.
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REMOVAL.
II Il N r Y B A r E,
TABOR,

RETURNS his thanks to his customers
Tor the liberal encouragement they have
given him. and informs them that he has
removed his shop to the building lately
occupied BY the Clerk of the Superior
Court, one door east of Squire Halls
store, where he will accommodate all
who may favour him with their custom
In the latest aud most fashionable STYLE.
From his experience, and the satisiac.
ton he has already given. he flatters
himself that he will be able to please all
VINO may entrust him with their work.
de most respectfully solicits share OF
public patronage.
Staunton, Jan. 12, 1887.
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TRAVELLING
ON THE


Winchester s Potomac Rail Road.
The cars leave the Depot at Win.
chester at o'clock in the morning
Will pass Stevenson's at half past z,
where passengers can be taken up or sci
down.
Thompson's depot at Is min. past 8.
Cameron's do. at half past g.
Charlestown about 9-and
Halltown half past 9.
Arriving at Harper's Ferry in time fol-
passengers to take the morning cars to
Baltimore.
RETURNING.
They leave Harper's Ferry at d O..
clock in the afternoon,
Arrive at Halltown at half past 4,
At Charlestown about5
Cameron's is minutes past 5,
Thompson's about half past 5,
Stevenson about 6 o'clock-and
Reach Winchester about Z o'clock in
the evening. JOHN BRUCE.
Winchester, April 7, 1886.
AT County Court of Augusta, held at
the Courthouse of said County, on
Monday the 23d day OF Jan'y, 1857
An instrument of writing, purporting
to be the nuncupative Will OF William
Miller. deed, was presented in Court
And it appearing to the Court that Hen.
ry c. Miller. William Lewis, Nancy
Lewis, Rachel Lewis and John Lewis,
infant children Of William Lewis, de-
ceased, and Eliza his wife, formerly f.
liza Miller, and who are heirs and re-
representatives. of said William Miller,
deceased, and are not inhabitants of this
Common wealth 1t is ordered, that I'm.
less they shall enter their appearance
here on or before the fourth Monday In
April next, and shew cause to the con.
trary, that the instrument of writing a.
foresaid will be admitted to record as
the nuncupative Will of the said viii.
liam Miller. And it is further ordered,
that the Clerk of this Court do forthwith
insert copy OF this order in some news
paper published in the town OF Staun-
ton, for two months successfully, and
that another copy thereof be posted at
the front door Of the Court house of this
county.
An Extract--Teste,
lOJ JEFFERSON KINNEY, CPk.
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NOTICE..

AT meeting'of the President and Drec-
tors OF the Warm Spring and Harrisenburg
Turnpike road Co., held in Harrisonburg on
Tuesday the 9Th day Of January, 1897
ORDERED, that a general meeting of the
Stockholders Of the w. s. and II. T. n. Co.
be held al the house OF Jas. "A. Frazier, ESQ.
in Jennings Gap, on the Cd SATURDAY. in
March neIt.-A general attendance Of The
stockholders, either by proxy or in person, is
desirable, as business Of Importance TO the
Company will be transacted.
BY order Of the Board
Nj. HARVEY EFFINGER.
C. VS.. 81 II. T. r.. Co
Jan. 26, 1887. TIN
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In pursuance OF an order of the Cir
cult Superior Court Of Law and Chan.
Gerry ice the county of Augusta, made ct
the Jane Term. 1888, aud farther or.
der made at the June Term, 1884, in the
case of Elizabeth Adams and others, a.
galnss John G. Smith and others, the
following TRACTS OF LAND, stu
ated on the waters of the Big Calf Pas
ture River. in the county of Augusta,
will be offered for sale at the Court.
house in the town Of Staunton, on the
first day Of the February Court next, 10
wit:
One Tract of 900 Acres,
lying between the lands of Mai. Euq.
Irwin and others, and the North noun.
tain, West of the Dry Branch road.
One Tract. near the lands of Hodges
heirs, containing 2ll acres, on which
there is small improvement.
One on the head branches of Tins
branch, containing 46S acres, about 2 I.e
miles North Of the turnpike road at A.
braham Forsythe's.
And one other Tract, lying on both
sides Of the line between Augusta and
Bath, on the Cow Pasture Mountain.
and on the head spring of Benson's Run,
a branch of the Cow Pasture River.
The terms will be as much money in
hand as will meet the expense incurred
IN ascertaining the situation Of the land
the expenses attending the sale, and the
expense OF a survey on Braitan's Run,
which will be demand from each pur-
chaser in proportion to the amonnf of
his purchase. The residue will be re-
CURED in three equal annual instalments,
the purchasers giving bond with epprov-
ed security, and the title to be withheld
till the purchase money is paid.
SAMUEL CLARKE, Com'r.
January 18th. lS37.
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PUBLIC SALE.
ON the 3lst Of January. inst. I will ex
pose to sale
A TRACT OF LAND


A TRACT OF LAND.
about 43 miles west of Staunton. adioin-
ing Mr.. John Trimble and Mr.. George
SimmermaB. containing $50 acres. AL
SO ~ acres about / 3D. miles west Of
Staunton; and 81 acres to the north of
the same. 3-7th of about g IA acres
which formerly belonged to William
Breeze. on which there is brick house
and Pulling Mill.--A House and
Lot situate on the Main street, 9 doors
below the Post Office, with a frame
Dwelling House and back buildings, in
which Mr.. A. Graves resides.
Also, Lots No. 10 and IL. known as
the Mill Lot, and will be laid off to suit
those that may wish to purchase the un-
expired term of lease which has Is
years yet to run.
These Lots will be disposed Of at q
yearly payment. The other property
will be sold in fee on accommodating
terms.
Aud on the same day will be sold
Household Furniture. &c. at six months
credit.
Those indebted to the subscriber will
please call and settle; and those having
any demands will please call aud receive
payment. JACOB FACKLER.
January IL, 1887.
AsmSa> The above sale is postponed
EE till Thursday the 18th day OF
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Valuable Property
FOR SALE

HAVING determined to remove to the
South West. will sell, privately. nv
HOUSE g. LOT
IN the town o. Staunton, situated on -
street, a little North of the Bridge at
mr.: ). FsckIer's. being a corner lot
Inns property is in a very desirable part
oil the town, and from the advantages Of
water and location, it will no doubt
command the attention of capitalists, as
they could not vest their money in bet.
ter property.-I will also sell, privately,
my present stock Of COPPER g. TIN,
WARE; also, number of articles of
Household & Kitchen Furniture.
l have first rate CARRyALL, which
would exchange for Horse.
B. F. POINTS.
Staunton, Feb'y 2, 1887.
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Land for Sale.

] Wish to sell the Tract Of Land on
which | reside. situated near Browns
burg. Rockbridge county. aud contain
ing about I25 or $50 acres. The land
/: generally of good quality. There are
about 60 acres cleared, and the balance
well timbered. Enquire at the Rev.
James Morrison's. near Brownsburg.
JOHN GUTHRIE.
Feb'y 8, JS37.-3t
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FOR sale,
An excellent CARRYALL,
WITH standing top and curtains
For particulars apply at this Office.
TERMS OF THE SPECTATOR

The Spectator is published, ,oeekly, 5y
HARPER g. SosEY, at I'Wo Dollars q
year, if paid in Advance, or Two Dollars
and Fifty Cents, after the expiration Of
the first sir months.
No paper wiH be discontinued uHtil all
arreorages are paid.
to- ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding
ONE SQUARE Of printed matter, are in
serted three weeks for one dollar: each
continuance after, twenty-five cents. Lorg-
er advertisements in The same proportion.
All letters must be ''post Paid"
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LOOK HERE!
a BAR GAIN.
BEING DESTROYS Of removing to the west,
will sell the
PL A N T A ITO

Will sell the
PL A N T TON
on which l reside, lying within three
miles Of Lexington, on the road to Staun-
ton, and adjoining the lands of William
Lyle, VIM. Davidson, Ramsey's heirs,
Hyde's heirs and others, containing up.
wards Of 400 acres, about $40 cleared,
the rest finely timbered, and more than
one half of the cleared land in clover or
grass. There is fine watered Meadow
that can be enlarged to SO acres, with
plenty Of water, and young Orchard Of
select fruit. The farm is one of the best
grazing farms for is size in the county.
The buildings are NEW BRICK
DWELLING HOUSE, first rate
BARN, and all necessary out houses
1t is deemed unnecessary to say more, as
those wishing to purchase will no doubt
view the premises and decide for them.
selves. WILLIAM JNGLIS.
January 80, Js37.--5t
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NOTICE..

&SUBscRIBERs, and others, whose
accounts are still unsettled with the SUBJ
scriber, are hereby informed that Mr..
JACOB SosEY is authorized TO receive
and receipt for monies due him, during
his absence.
KENYON HARPER.
Stanton, Dee. 2, 1896.
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FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
Deeds of Trust. Deeds of Bargain and
Sale, Bonds for sales, and single ditto,
CoDstables', Sheriff., and Clerks
Blanks. Apprentices Jndentures, Bills
OF Sale for Negroes, Pension Blanks
&c, &c.
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PUBLIC SALE.

In pursuance Of decree of the Couu.
ty Court Of Augusta in Chancery sitting
pronounced on the 2Sta day of Novem-
Der, 1896. in a cause therein depending
Of Walter B. Keu,p and wife and 9th
ers, vs.. Jonathan Helfenstein's. decd.
reps, l will proceed to sell, on the pre-
misses, on Saturday the 25th day of Fee
bruary next. to the highest bidder. a,
public auction. for cash, the one equal
half or moiety Of the
HOUSES e. LOT
in Stannton, known in the plan Of said
town by No. %. and lying Immediately
in the rear of the new Courthouse, for.
merly the property OF Philip Gloninger.
VIM. KINNEY. Conf.
Jan'y 80, 1897.
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TRANSPORTATION
On the Winchester and Potoma,
Rail Road.

Rail Road.
THE President and Directors of the
Company have established the follow
ing rates Of travel and transportation be-
tween Winchester aud Harper's Ferry
Fare through, with reasonable allow
ance of baggage for passengers set
down or taken up at the Depot, on the
Island of Virginius, near the Poto.
mac, 81 so
For any intermediate distance,
per mile, 6
DOWNWARD TRADE.
Toll for transportation from the Depot at
Winchester, and delivery at the end
Of Wager's bridge on the MARYLAND
side OF the Potomac, for -four, per
barrel, lS
Wheat per bushel, 8
Corn and Corn-meal, Rye and Rive.
meal, per bush.l. ~
Oats, :
Bar Iron, Blooms, Pig Irouand Cast.
ings, per ton. 81 80
All other commodities. per ton per
mile, 6
ArauSpoTtatton 70 anu from any lnterme-
diate Depots, the same proportional rates
with the above.
ASCENDING TRADE.
transportation from the place on the
Maryland side of the Potomac above
mentioned, to Winchester,
Plaster, per ton, 81 rs
Salt. per bushel, g
Fish, per barrel, 80
Merchandise, and all other commodi-
ties. per hundred pounds, IL
And to and from any intermediate De-
pots, the above proportionate rates.
The above rates include all charges
incident to transportation. to and from
other companies. There will be small
additional charge made at the different
DePots, for receiving and forwarding
about 2 cents on barrel of Flour, and
similar rate for other commodities.
BY order of the Board,
JOHN BRUCE. PREs,DENr.
Winchester. April 7, 1886.
@The road is now ready for trans
portation.
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TRUST SALE.

By virtue of deed of trust executed
to the subscriber by David Caldwell,
bearing date on the 29lh day OF Decem.
Der. 1881, and duly recorded in the
Clerks Office of the County Court OF
Augusta, shall, on Friday the 9th day
of February, inst, for the purposes in
said deed mentioned, proceed TO sell, on
the premises, at public auction, to the
highest bidder, for ready money,
q TRACE OF LAND,
formerly occupied by the said Caldwell,
and now in the possession Of Lewis
Wayland, Esq. The said land lies near
Thinking Spring Meeting house, adjoins
the lands of John Swisher, John Law
renee and others, and contains about I7O
acres. more OF less. This land is of good
quality, in fine state Of cultivation,
well watered, well timbered, well en-.
closed, &C., and has on it neat and
and comfortable Dwelling House, good
Barn, and other necessary buildings.
Acting as trustee, | shall convey only
such title as is vested in me by the trust
deed, although that is believed to be un.
questionable.
N. MASSIE, Trustee.
Feb'y 2, 1S37.-3t
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NOTICE.

ALL those indebted to the estate of
JOSEPH COWAN, deceased, are re-
quested to come forward and make paw
ment, or settle their accounts, without
delay. JOHN COWAN,
A. Il. COWAN,
Sept. %, 1886. ddm'ys
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800 AC R h s.

LAND, lying about two miles South West of
Staunton, containing
800 ACR ES,
being part of that tract lately occupied by
David S. Peck, and the same which was
conveyed by Chesly Kinney and wife to the
said Jacob Kinney by deed, bearing date the
20lh OF September, 1905, and duly recorded
in the Clerks Office of the County Court of
Augusta.-The improvements on this tract
are very desirable, being a large two siory
BRICK DW ELLiNG HOUSE, BRICK
KITCHEN AND SMOKE HOUSE, and
large frame BARN, and other necessary
oui houses-There is from twenty TO twenty
ave acres of excellent meadow land, which
has been in corn for the last two years, and
now IN fine slate of preparation for sowing
unity To Staunton, its good buildings and fine
water, IL can DO made most desirable resi-.
dence.
On the day following the above sale, be-.
fore The door of the Eagle Tavern, in Staun>
ton, will also sell 200 ACRES OF UN.
IMPROVED LAND, lying on the head of
the little Cali Pasture river in Augusta Co.
adjoining the Iar,ds OF Col. Joseph Brown
and others, and near said Browns SULPHUR
Spring.
And on Saturday the 4ih day of March
next, will sell on the premises, in the town
OF Warren, in the county OF AIbemarIe, the
following lots, lying in said town-ONE
LOT adjoining the lot of William Brown,
on which is situated small Wooden house
ore story high-34 yards front. and SIS back.
ONE OTHER LOT, adjoining the a.
bove, 40 yards front, and SIS yards back ION
which there is a Wooden house and kitchen.
ONE UNIMPROVED LOT, adjoining
the lot of John Morris
ONE OTHER UNIMPROVEDL LOT,
adjoining Alexander Fretw ell, and separated
from the lot last mentioned, by an alley.
AND ONE OTHER UNIMPROVED
LOT, adjoining DR.. Burton's LOT. The
quantity in the three last mentioned lots not
known, but will be ascertained on the day of
sale.
All Of the above property, will be sold on
the following terms: one fourth of the pur-
chase money in hand, and the balance payable
in one, two and three years, the purchaser
giving bond with approved security, and
lien retained Oh the land and lots as a further
security.
The sale, in each instance, will commence
at q o'clock on the days above mentioned,
il fair, If not then on the first fair day there
a fter.
JAMES CRAWFORD,
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PUBLIC SALE.

BY virtue OF decree of the Circui, Su-
Perior Court of Law and Chancery, for Au-
gusia county, bearing dale the 18th day of
November, 1886, rendered in cause there
in depending, between Harvey and Worth,
and others Plaintiffs, and Jacob Kinney 8
Exr's. and heirs, Defendants-I shall, by
virtue of the authority vested in me, as
Commissioners, on Monday the 18th DAY Of
February next, sell on the premises, 10 the
highest bidder, on the terms hereinafter
named, A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF
LAND, lying about two miles South West of
Staunton, cor tanning
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LAND SALE.

Staunton. Jan. 20, 1886.
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Land i'm Market.

January 18th, 1897.
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LAND FOR Sale,

Feb'y 8, 1877
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-06-10
Doctor John StOdd ard,

RETURNS his sincere thanks to the citizens
II Of Du Buque, for the liberal share OF pub
lie patronage which he has received, and takes
this opportunity Of informing them, that ne IN
tends permanent residence in DU BUQliE'
and hopes, from skill and attention, to merit
continuance Of the patronage ne has already re-
ceived.
To prevent Misunderstanding, and silence
false reports, he herewith presents a list OF ms
CHARGES for medicine and professional services,
by which he has heretofore been, ana VIII mere
after be, governed. =
Visits In town by day, dollar: BY night 2
dollars: en- oGcio services, one dollar per houI:
obs;etrical services and attendance from ~ dol
lars to so, as the case may be. Consultations
with other physicians fee 10 dollars, adding
mileage lie when IN the country, in all cases in
the day. dollar, in the night, double.
The fees in surgical cases, will be regulated
according to the importance OF .ne case. NE L.
dicines, Emetcs, and CathaItics simple, 20
cents. compound one dollar; Febrifugc Pulver-
wed. simple, IL l-2 cts, compound 20 cents
n one dollar: Tones, pulverized, Is cents per
dose. ,rincture from SO TO IS cts. per o.; EPis-
,,ss,;c from so cts. to one dollar; all other me-
dicines in proportion:
THOSE laboring under Cronic diseases Of the
;ver, Dyspepsia, Scrofula, Kings Evil,
White Swelling, Rheumatisms, and particu-
,.,iv Females laboring under Uterine diseases,
NAV possibly derive benefit by consultation and
adyisinp viii. Doctor JOHN SToDDARD.
Du Buque, May II. 1886. ltf
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1NHfS TOWN Is delightfully."- situated on the
bank of the Mississippi river, stteen aiiies a
pose Rock Island. a, the head Of the Upper Rap
ids, il, Du Buaue county. W. Territory.
The steam-bo landing is inferior 70 none ga
the rirer from ST. Louis to Du Buque. Inc iano
on WHICH the town is laid off, gently rises from the
waters edge TO the height Of hundred 'ee', hI'
any pan of which a steamboat may be seen gu
ding along on the broad bosom
for tine distance Of eight miles ADORE, ana sese'a'
miles below. To those who sish 10 purchase IN
healthy and delightful par Of this western Iala
disc, ". TO we would say, visa, fAhhi1C no
before you make your final location. ~
This place offers every Involvement 70 the Wei 'H,
chant, as here is country already snickiy settled
and ,a,idlv growing into wealth, and not store
short of seventy miles above, nor eighteen De!o"
on this side tho river. TO the Mechanic, Lo,
viii be given, if he build on it lmmedla.eiy, anu
start his trade 1.-the farmer is in search OF iaf'h
for growing grazing, IN healthy sitca'o', an"
where the proceeds OF his industry Will always COM
mand high price and ready sale, we "ouid sure
Nv invite him TO come to this region. mere are
large groves of fine timber for building, fencing ana
other purposes, bordering the most fertile ana
au,if,l prairies in the west for farming an graz
ziag.
Several springs of pure water flow through the
town. which is susceptible of being carried 10
great height al small expense. beautiful stream
Of water for Mills washes the northern limits ofthe
Town, which is quarry, uneguaiied Tor oe ca,
tiful building stone, by any in the Territory. Inc
town is laid off o., the most liberal scale, having
grounds reserved for church. school, and other pur
poses; and being situated the bank OF one OF the
finest rivers in the world, favored with delightful
and healthy climate. surrounded by an Intelligent
and industrious people, is rendered one OF the most
pleasing and desirable situations now III market
There is now erecting, and viii be ready ioT the
reception ofGoods in few days, spacious w are
House. for sale low for cash exchange for Mer-
chandise Blacksmith is much wanted, and
would meet with every encouragement.
One OF tine Proprietors will be on the ground al
all times, where plat may be seen and pats may
also be seen at the Agency Office of John Plumbe:
il. Esq, Du Buqie, and at the Law Once OF lhos
b. Hudson, Esq, St. Louis.
ELEAZER PARKHRST g. co,
Pro PRIETo RS.
Parkhurs,, March 29ta, 1887. 4e-tf