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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
PUBLIC SALE.

IN pursuance OF a decreial order Of Tie
County Court OF Augusta, in a Chsocery
suh therein depending between Trot,er and
others plaintiffs, rs. Trouer &c. tho subscris
Der who is appointed commissioner for
that purpose, will on Monday tho 22od day
Of October next, (Which is the LIST day Of
Inc octoher Conri.) before The door OF The
boyse lately occupied as the Wayne Hotel.
IN SiauDtoo, cell TO sbe highest bidder az
public auction, the following slaves 10 Nit
SUSAN, very likely girl and
an excellent house servant about 10
years old, and GEORGE, a very
likely and active boy between eleven
and twelve years old.
The said slaves will DC sole upon a cYeSi,
Of SIX ano Twelve mon'hs. the purchaser en-
tering into bond with approved stc,.;,g
CHESLEY KINNEY, Io,s%.
Sept. 81, 1893.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11

The Knoxville Register OF the 10th ult.
announces twelve deaths in. the preceding
week-among them Rev. Thomas Fl. Mel.
son, pastor ofle Firs. Presbyterian Church,
Andrew McM lillian, Cashier of tho Branch
oil The Union Bank, and Elizabeth Law son
White, step.daughter IF the Editor of the
Reg'sler- Register says-"We scarce
know whether we can he justified in am
nouncing any Improvement in the health of
our city We may venture to con graduate
our fellow Citizens, however, with the ani
mailing prospect that but few if any ne,o
cases OF disease will be contracted. We had
me shower OF rain on Thursday night, and
again on Saturday night, and fine white
ifos' on Monday morning, which we hope
VIII go lar 10 restore soundness Of health to
our atmosphere. The unpa ralleied scenes of
,uier'ng and distress with which our town
n"'een "hiictedior several weeks make an
change acceptable, and we take much cor
ISOLATION from the belief that the late change
oil weather will operate iavorably upon us.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
Valuable Farm
FOR SALE
Your obj. serv'r.
S. Med. MOORE.

WILL be sold on Friday the 10Th of
October next, my Farm, on which now
reside. lying on Middle River, ten miles
west OF Staunton, containing by estima-
fion ia l-2 Acres, about 1870 acres Of
which are cleared and in good state of
cuitivation-well watered, the Middle
river running through it, and it has ON
1t 20 acres Of first rate meadow-and an
excellent Orchard of good Fruit Trees.
The Farm has on it an excellent Barn
and good Dwelling house, having made
an addition TO the Dwelling house which
renders il entirely comfortable and roo
my. Possession can be had on the first
DAY OF September next--at which time
tne hrst payment would be required
The after payments will be made rea-
sohabie. am determined to sell on that
day, 1t NOT previously disposed Of pri-
vafeiy Sale to commence at IL o'clock.
JNO. A. DAVIDSON.
September 6, 1888
o. The abous property has mol been, sold,
and io'A certainly be sold to the highest bid
der on the asorf day. j. H. DATIDSON.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
WAYNESBOROUGH
Female Seminary,

The eighth term Of this Seminary will
commence the 1st Of November, and
(ailowiug a recess OF two weeks in
APRIL will close the last Of June.
BOARD. exclusive Of Washing and
lights, SO per moDth-tuition, from So
to So. so.
The course Of Education in this Insti.
tuition is extensive; and tits our aim to
Undue the minds Of those entrusted TO
our care, with thorough knowledge OF
the branches studied. Pupils have their
allotted hours OF study ont Of School,
sufficient time being allowed for recrea.
ton, and none Of ineorrigibIy indoIent
habits can be suffered to remain in this
Seminary.
Let each scholar come provided with
copy of the Scriptures. Where con.
venient, one third of the amount OF board
and tuition will be expected in advance.
For Painting, an extra charge.
J. e.. WILSON.
Sept 81, IS3S-4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
NOTICE..

The subscriber intending TO change
his pursuits offers for sale his beautifu,
little farm, "WOODLAWN living inn
meciately on the Winchester Road from
Staunton. Augusta County, via Miller,s
Furnace, miles from Stanton, contains
ing 10 ACRES. There is quite
comfortable Brick BUILDING, two stories
high, 4 rooms, Brick Doctors Shop.
Store House, Kitchen, Smoke House,
and other necessary out houses, an ex-
celient and never failing well of as good
Water as is in the county. The proper.
ty is we'll suited for Merchant or Pro-
fessiona man, and persons wishing TO
retire from the busy and crowded scenes
of Town will find in this charming re-
treat, as it can be made the Garden spot
OF Augusta, with few more improves
ments.
ALSO, a STORE HOUSE AND
LOT i'll the town Of Spring Hill, pos
sessing quite an elevated and healthy sit
/ nation-the house is Is by 22-2 stories
! high. with a cellar.
ALSO, A LOT OF DRY GOODS
which will be SOLD at cost Tor the cash, or
small advance at six months.
ALSO, A PARCEL OF FURNI.
TURE, some ofexcellent quality.
N. b. Due paper will be taken for any
or the whole of the above property, the
assigner being responsible.
@n1S- All persons indebted to the sub
Mfber either by note Of hand or open
account, are respectfully requested to
make immediate payment
Oct st @. w. HARDIN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
PUBLIC SALE.

Win be sold at public sale. on the 10th
OF November next. at the late residence
OF Or. William, Boys. all of tue House.
hold aid Kitchen Furniture belonging
to the decd. together with u valuable
library Of MsDicAL and other WoRxs;
also. CARRIAGE y HORSES. WAC
CON, &c. For all purchases less than
sd, cash will be required for those a
mounting TO. or exceeding that sum. nine
months credit will be given, with inter-
est from the date, but il pumctually paid.
the interest will be remitted. 1t is de-
sired that all claims against the estate
viii be forthwith presented to the exc.
cutor. III Older that arrangements may
be made: Tor their settlement ali those
indebted 10 the estate must come for ward
and settle immediately.
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, Executor.
October 4
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
sSesU Shenandoah CO2npaasy
NOTICE.

The annual general meeting Of the
Shareholders Of the New Shenandoah
Company, will be held at Port Republic
on the 18th day of November next. as
the act of incorporation requires. The
interests of the Company i'm peratively
demand the punctual attendance of the
Shareholders, and it is respectfully sug.
gested, that those who cannot attend per-
sonalIy should have their shares repre>
sented by proxies.
S. Fl. LEWIS, Prest. sc.
Oct. ii, lS3S-tdm
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
2f3
SO

The Pennsylvania Legislature instructed
her Senators TO vote against the Sub,Tiea-
sury.
tGcorgia elected Gov. Gilmer, (Whig)
last October, hut on the State Rights ticket.
This is indeed but a sorry business for Mr..
Van Buren, in the first year OF his campaign,
hut he has RULED his hosts in the Great
States Of the Centre, and the war cry of his
Office Holders rings fiercely in our ears. To
The onset, Wings Of Pennsylvania, New
oTk, and Ohio. and keep firm the Wing
Centre; But beat back the Pr@torian Bands
q, me oNE MAN POWER once more, and
The RerubliC is saIe.-N 7 pap.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
Dissolution of Partnership

Dissolution of Partnership.
The partnership heretofore existing
between the subscribers, in the Mer.
camille business, has been dissolved by
mutual consent.
AL accounts and bonds are in the
hands ofGeo. NJ. Allen. to whom paw
ment can be made, and who will settl.
all claims against the late firm.
GEO. w. ALLEN. -
GEO. BAYLOR, @jr.
Sept 81, 1888.
The subscriber continues the Mer-s
camille business atthe old stand where
he will keep on hand, general supply
! OF goods suited TO the wants osthe neigh
bodrhood, which he is disposed TO sell
on good terms for cash or ON the usual
credit to punctual customers.
GEORGE w. ALLEN.
Sept 27-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
STAUNTON
Cs9SH STORE.
OCTOBER End. 1895

--S103@
p. VAN.DEURSEN & Co. have re.
ceived, in part, their tall supply Of fashion.
uble Dry Goods, TO which they invite the
attention of their Town and country patrons.
Rich new style Challies-very pretty and
cheap,
Splendid fg'd Saiins, Poult de Sole and Satin
Repp Silks,
BPk Italian, Gro de Rhine, and blue bpk
Poul. de Sole do.
French and English Merinoes,
Chally, silk and linen cambria Hdkfs.
Ladies light and dark French kid Gloves,
Cents. Buck and Wool Gloves,
French kid and Morocco Shoes,
Plain and corded Cassimeres, &c.
With many other desirable and cheau
goods, which tho limits OF an advertisement
would exclude.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
ESTR Az.

Strayed from the subscriber on the
2:5d OF September, "A tolerably well grown
two year old MARE COLT, of a
black color, with a small star in the fore>
head-no other marks recollected. ANY
person taking up said colt. and letting
the subscriber. know. will be liberallv
JOHN PENCE
Smokey Row, Augusta Co. OctIl.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11

kM Strayed or Stolen from the
Em subscriber, living ora South
0M River Augusta County .abou,
49, the 9th OF September last, q
lax MARE, about Is hands
high: years old this spring. no marks
recoiiected. a liberal reward will br
gwen Tor Information which will lead to
her recovery.
ANDREW RUSSLE.
Augusta Co.. Oct III, IS3S-:3,s
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
EDUCATION.
eWT. WsiN would very resnp

oHT' " III WuuTu very 5eSpectfUl-
ly inform the people of Stanton, that he
proposes to recommence his school again
next session. The prices of Tuition
will be $l2 per session for classical
scholars. SIS for those who are studying
the higher branches of English, and sc
Tor those who are studying reading wri.
ting and arithmetic
Sent ST2t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
PREPARED ONLY BY THE SOLE PRopRIEToR.
DANIEL GODDARD, No. 8 GoLp Sr.

pricor is authorized by Physician from whom rho
S%,e nas % obtained state that he has
uons with astonishing effect The happy combination Of
sUsan1 substances, OF which 10 entirely composed
Stomach " 'S 1''s'' H'ef, anu
MS medicine has been used very extensively and tho
M nus NOT known single instance i'm which h has
Cd VI SWING relief in diseases for which recommend
,,h ~ cases approaching to Consumption attended
nsa d.,eG the most decided and aaerng has
effect OF obstructed pcrspiraon win Weld m re- @
ina anJ when used in asthma wheel
curing tranquil and sleep In whoopnr cousin h T.
nn =. rival 4 operates by gentle erpecoraton and
HE Proprietor would add that he is constantly
ing numerous testimonials Of the value and efficacy Of hi,
some certificates Of which may be seen on the bin
81 % accompanying each bottle Any person usin
q VIII be sure TO recommend IL aaaiu r ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
ATTENTION,
Timber-M erchants

The subscriber wishes TO contract for the
following bill OF timber. Persons disposed to
furnish the same are requested TO cali al the
Western Lnnatic Hospital on or before the
10Th day OF Ociober next, and make known
their terms. The whole TO be of white
pine OF good quality, delivered at the Hos
pitai 6y the first day Of May 1889 Cash paid
on delivery.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
POSTING THE BOOK or ELEc.
11ONS

AZ year has nov soiied round since MIR.
Van Rureo gut forsh kis sub Treasury Mes
sage ia Congress asscRst.led for great aud
weishty ,asttsrs. I'm which aeaiiy every
Stale in tho U"ioa has been voting. now i.
tho time 10 t0s,k Al che account current. and
dr Aw che balance II stands thas =
Whig Nafes. No. E1eciorSol Vofes. = n
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
GREAT B.RKG.aEV.!
LAND FOR SALE.

Will be offered to the highest bidder
49, on the premises, on Friday the
s I'd dog Of November neat, a Ger,
W tain tract or parcel of land, be-
sssA longing TO the heirs Of John
Pence, deceased, and supposed to contain
lIO acres. lying and being in the county
OF Rockingham. within one mile and a
hall of Port Republic, adjoining the
lands of Jacob Strayer, William Harper
and others. 1t is all well timbered. and
It's soil is of an excellent quality. ANY
person wishing to purchase. will please
attend there and 60 with Us on the day
previous, at which time we expect to
run 1t round and ascertain the exact ouan.
tity Of acres.
And on the day following will be Of
'ered another TRACT, lying in the same
county, on the main road leading from
keezeltown to Stanton. about one mile
from the Cross Keys and near David
kyie,s Mill, adjoining the lands of said
Kyle, Conrad Miltenbarger and others,
containing by late survey Gid acres. 1t
Is divided into two tracts, one Of which
contains $50 and The other 1853 acres
They will be sold separate or together,
to SUIT the purchaser or purchasers. On
the IoO acre tract there is a tolerable
DWELLING HOUSE, s,sa
BARN and other neces- T
sary buildings; large young GAk-
ORCHARD choice fruit, 3 or4nev.
er failing springs. quantity of prime
meadow ground, and full supply ofex.
cellent timber. On the other tract there
is no buildings about 30 acres are ciear.
ed' good part OF which is MEADOW
ground, the balance is we'll timbered.
There is also, on this tract two god
springs, and pond that now holds IVA.
ter; ii is besides a good gravel soil
The above description is deemed suf;.
cient, as persons wishing to purchase
will no doubt view the land before the
day of sale. 1t will be shown to any
person by Jacob Pence, who lives on the
premises.
Terms will be made known on the day
Of sale.
JOHN PENCE
JACOB PENCE,
Agents.
Oct Il-3t
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NOTICE.

It. is expected that the parties inter-
ested in the above sale, will agree to
sell on such terms ss to accommodate
those who may be inclined to pur-
chase. ]. s
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
5aarrten,

On Thursday the 18th ult. by the
Rev. T. Thomas, Mr.. Jacob lStrickler.
OF Rockbridge, to Mrs. Bar6ary Arehart
of this county.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
A LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining IN the Post Office AT Wavne.
borough on the 3Oih September. 1898
A. a. Alexander Mrs E;iIly johnson
=, VI; a ustin MIR jesse fngraham
Miss Martha J. Abney Mrs T. Ki1nev
Moses Alexander Jacob Koiner
jeremiah Aude Jacob Killiam
Shelton S. Abney BENJAMIN I.;nee
Thomas Burgess john Leitcb
MissNl ar'ha L. Bunch liss Nj J Laird
John BoZzeli John McCue
VIM. A. Brown Miss Nancy 'Na,,;,
James Burk Miss mand. q Me-
George Backenstoe Miss NJ. NIcMuII;n
Miss r. Blair Mise Err Newcomb
Miss nj. A. G. Craig BENJAMIN Pannsn
Jon" Churchman William PauneII
Anna 'Coyner Capt. CD Rober,,o,
William Chapman Missy. l.. Robertson
Cyrus Campbell Lewis Redifer
W IMAM Devine Erasmus Risenlaeer
iss Sarah Finley Frederick Sbovs,
Mrs. T.. NJ. Fulton BENJAMIN Sut,Jes
~. o'ton Emanuel Slower
William Greginy Jane Scott
.am "a Guy William Shaw
n1. n. Gambie Ebenezer Vining
1 unter Il Alexander Hiss Jane Vines
Hunter William Wiihrow jr.
John ~ Hunter Matthew Weird
jacob darner Lewis Waylend
Miss Caroline HarrisE A Wayland
Hayes & Minor Richard White
ABRAHAM LYNN,!P. NJ.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
Oakly fOl. Sale.


Pursuant to a decree OF the Superiof
Court OF Law and Chancery for the couD.
~ of Rockbridse. the subscribers will
sell on the premises. to the highest bid
der, on the 18th November next. that
VNL U.dBLE FARM 5sza,
called Oakly, belonging 70 the SCsss
heirs OF Capt VIM. Lyle. deed. -.
his Farm is situated 4 miles North East
OF Lexington, aud contains.
$50 Acres of E1aMd.
400 of which are cleared, 40 acres of
excellent watered meadow. 1t is well
watered aud has an abundance of excel.
lent timber. The Improvements consist
OF BRICK DWELLING -AxuA
HOUSE with 8 rooms. sNH ffll6
good BARN, STABLE, and E& AiM
other out houses. The terms
OF the sale will be one third the first of
January next when the purchaser will
get possession, the balance at one, two
and three equal annual payments.
JOHN ALEXA NDER,
ARCu'D GRAHAM,
Commissioners.
Oct
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
Valuable Property
FOR SALE

The subscriber having determined to
change his businrss. is DESTROYS Of SELL
Ing the following valuable property :
The LAND on which he resides, con-
txininO
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
FOR SALE,
a Negro Woman.

ABOUT 40 years old, who is a GOOD
COOK Washer and Spinner. She is sold
for no fault.
Oct III. lS39-:;,s
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
A0toransa Seminary.

The fifteenth session OF this institution
viii commence on the first Monday of
November. and end on the last day of
March.
o. Terms the same as heretofore.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11
.yssSE ReCe5veN,
! barrel Superior Starch,
l do Alcohol,

Macassar Oil for the Hair,
Celebrated Che mical Chic
rine Soaps, for purifying the
Skin, and for washing fine Lin
ems, Laces, &c. making them a
beautiful white, and particular
ly for Shaving.
Aud for sale bv
E. BERKELEY & Co.
Sept 81
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11

Remaining IN the Post Office al Wsynes
borough on the 30h September, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-10-11

viii be offered to the highest bidder,
EAselas on the premises, on Friday the
s;9 I'd day Of November neat, a cer>
" tain tract or parcel Of land, be-
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SIOO REWARD.

sept 81.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-06

terrike example has before ~ but - mere are
many persons who now repent Of their conduct and Of
the vandalism Of their associates, course wn'c ass
driven war. and sense ofhumsn,ty Oh Jus.
tce and Of honor is in different mould from tnat
Of our oppressors, cannot fecsncie TO our
or to the NOR ais that than in the English gov
srnment in Canada distinguish the age we i've IN 10
exercise their savage example towards them
We therefore, solennly promise 10 afford SECURITY
and PROTECTION, both in PERSON ana pRoPhhI 70 ALL
SUCH As sHALILAY powN THEIR ARMS, AND OTHER
WISE CEASE TO Cypress Us-a promise, which our
Character. and the known moral and Feaceaple napis
of native people, sufficiently guarantee. NOR snail
lay down until we shall have enectea ana
secured the object of our first Proclamation.
BY order of the Provisional Government OF the state
of Lower Canada.
ROBERT NELSON,
COMMANDMENTS Chief of the Patriot Army.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-06

PoLIcE.-A PiDeriag Pedlar--A butter pedar named
Herriugton entrusted by the firm Of Taylor * Co.
at Utica. to bring Ga pieces Of Cleh, containing 1900
yards, value $4,000, to Albany The cloth the pro-
per,y ofthe Dexter Manufacturing Company. Herring
ton thought he could find better market for it here
brought it to this city, and left auction
for sale on his own account. Suspicion aroused
notice Utica, the roguery discovered, and Har-
rngton arrested. His dealings in butter enabled him
to tell smooth oily story but the Magistrates could
swallow the same and so committed him.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-06


MONDAY JAM l5The market has been dull today and in
some instances sales have made decline Id Id
on the quotations OF Friday. The sales Saturday
l5oo bags, and today 2000
LIVERPOOL CORN MARRBT.-MoNDAY, Jan l5-The weeks
imports OF Oats 10 large amounts with this exception the
arrivals Corn market been and tho
found ready sale fully the quotations this day senngh
good Irish red has brought Sd lod choice per lbs
Flour has also sold rather In only lmi
ted has been DONE though the general have been
rather easier 10 buys Is I'D rs $40 has taken
std 70 2 ed per 45bs Oatmeal ha met slow sale at 2 to
as cd 240 lbs few lots OF Scotch mailing Barley have
arrives for which the importers asking A. I'd As 81 GO
lbs Beans and Peas last noted. tine cargoes
Wheat IN bond have been sold prices fully equal TO las
weeks and little extra uperne Flour has brought ~
perbarrel.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-06
Broyvn a. Co.'s One Prirea Lad store.

~ ~. Vne rrsce@ bst store.
TUE subscribers since the year 1854 hare aimed -
furnishing the public With AZ elegant end sutsiset0
sat Of the most graceful form 1T the accommodating
price o. They can so~ III ,hsIr efforts have
tured by them during the last three moats surpsss In besuy
and hr~sh y heretofore offered and stand pre- enasnswe
aonr those higher prices BY the aonaoe part o.
the community
They have completed their srrsueemea,s 70 s pssss
Easter Is for $3.50, which In point o. sye 30 hssn e
gsnce Of form and viii win ose
o. the highest prices All sales cr cab and ne sevHuonH
price.
rieJw. lie Chsthsm ~, 80 cor. Mou -