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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03
VALUABLE
Real Property

FOR SALE


In pursuance of decretal order of the
Circuit Superior Court of Law &, Chan.
Gerry for the county OF Augusta, pronoun-
ced on the 18th day of February, 1888,
the undersigned. Commissioners therein
appointed, will offer for sale, at public
auction, on the premises, on Saturday the
both day OF May, the remainder of the
Real Property belonging to the Estate of
Joseph Cowan, decd. in Staunten, con-
sisting of one excellent Brick Store
House, on the corner west of the Post
Office. and adjoining the property of Mr..
James B. Hill.
The above mentioned property will
be sold on the following terms One
fourth of the purchase money to be paid
in six months from the day of sale, and
the residue in three equal annual install
ments from and after the expiration of
the said six months "a lien on the pro-
perty. and bonds with good security
will be required, to secure payments.
SAMUEL CLARKE,
JOHN COWAN,
AND. B. COWAN.
May 8, 1888.
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WAYNESBOROUGH
Female Seminary.

The seventh session. of this Institu-
ton, will commence the LIST of June.
The course of instruction in this Semina-
ry, embraces all the branches Of litera-
ture and science usually taught in similar
schools.
Terms:-board. $45 per session tut
ton, from sig to is. can receive
twelve boarders in my own family; and
the same number may be accommodated
in very respectable family (Mr. w.
Withrow's) in this place, on the same
terms. Those who intend 10 enter their
daughters or wards. will be SO good as
to epprize NE of their intentions before
the 10th of May as expect to be abs
sent from that time till the end Of the
month. One half the price of board.
when convenient, will be expected in
advance, J. C. WILSON.
April 10, lS3S.-4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03
PUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

will offer for sale at public auction,
on the premises, in Augusta county, on
the South River, ten miles north of
Waynesborough. on Saturday the 18th
of May. TRACT OF LAND, belong.
ing to the heirs of ] Hoffmire, deco for>
merly Jacob Bargers, containing 243
acres more or less; the greater part tim.
Der land with good timber, and adjoining
the lands of James Patterson, John Bar.
ger, aud others. and of as good quality
as the adjoining lands. There is small
dwelling on the land. but occupied by
the widow of Jacob Barger, decd. as her
dover with part Of the land. This
land will be sold subject to two widows
dowers,-A great bargain may be expec-
ted in this land-Terms made known on
the day of sale.
JOHN DEAL, Agent.
for the Heirs of John Hoffmire, deed.
May 3.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03
EDUCATION.

MIR. WIFI would very respectfully
inform the people of Stanton that he
proposes to open Classical and English
school, where thorough, systematic.
and extensive course of instruction, will
be given. The branches of Epglish,
which will be taught. are Reading and
Spelling, Writing and Arithmetic, A,ge-
bra, Geography. Grammar, History, &c.
&c.together with all those Latin s. Greek
authors, which are necessary to be stu
died in order to enter the best colleges
and universities of our country.
None can be admitted into the school
before they are able to read; and none
over the age of fourteen.
The number OF scholars will lie limit,
ed to few, and they will ensure the
whole Of the teachers time and attention,
SO that the school may be regarded as
having all the advantages of select one.
The price of tuition will be ten dol
lars per session, for those who are study
ing English alone, and fifteen dollars for
those who are studying English in cons
nection with the Latin and Greek Ian
guages.
If any persons may wish to make in>
qniries with regard to the moral charac>
ter of Mr.. Wilt, also with regard TO his
qualifications as teacher, he would re-
fer them to Dr.. Berkeley. and to Nicholas
CHIMNEY, Esq.
Siaunton, April %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03

The arrival at New York Of two
British Steam Ships, the SIRIUS, of 700
tons, and the GREAT, WESTERN, of
600 tons, has produced lively sensa-
ton in that city. The latter particu.
larly excited the greatest attention.
She was TO be visited last Tuesday, by
the Mayor and Council, which visit
would be followed by some cermouy, TO
recIProcate the courtesy. The honor
however, of first crossing the Atlantic by
steam power belongs to the United States
the ship was the Savannah, built in
New York by Francis Pickett. Capt.
Rogers was her commander, and she
went to Europe twice. She visited
Liverpool and Stockholm. The Savan>
nah afterwards went to Constantinople
and the Captain received presents from
the Grand Seignor.
We doubt the ability of vessels en-.
numbered by steam machinery, and the
attendant expense, successfully to com.
pete with the ordinary packets in eros.
sing the Atlantic. The experiment
however,is about TO be made, and shor,
time will settle the mooted question.
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OBETUARY K.

Died, on Friday last, Mr.. SAMUEL
WALLACE, an aged citizen of this couD-
ty.
On Thursday last, at his residence on
South River, the Rev. MICHAEL Sro-
YER, at an advanced age.
Died, on the Goth ult at his residence
in this county, Mr.. William McLana-
han. after long and painful illness,
The Philadelphia papers announce
the death of George Wolf; collector, of
the Port of Philadelphia, and lete Gpv-
ernor of Pennsylvania.
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Msr,co and the u. States.

1t appears by message received from
the President, in obedience to call of
Congress for information on the subject
Of our relations with Mexico, that the
war clouds are again cleared away. A
proposition has been submitted by Mex
leo and accepted by the President of the
United States to refer the differences be.
tween the two nations to the arbitra-
ton OF friendly power.
The bill to prohibit the issuing and
circulating of the notes of the late Bank
of the U. States, has passed the Senate.
The report on the subject of the duel
has been under debate in the House for
several days, on motion to postpone
for two weeks. Mr.. Preston's resolu.
tions on the annexation of Texas to the
United States, are now before the Senate
as the special order of the day.
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70 EsMikaseTSa

Sealed Proposals will be received I'M
til Tuesday the 10Th day of June next,
By the undersigned, committee APP
pointed by the Court of Directors of the
Western Lunatic Hospital, fer the erec-
ton oftwo additions to said Hospital, on
the plan O. the Northern wing-thirty
eight feet long by thirty wide. two sto-
ries high, with basement under each.
The proposals to be for the whole work
complete, the undertaken or undertakers
to furnish all the materials. Persons dis
posed to bid will be furnished with any
information they may desire on applica-
ton 10 either of the Committee, OF to
Mr.. Woodward, at the Hospital. Bond
with approved security will be required
for the faithful performance OF the con-
tract.
KENYON HARPER
EDWARD VALENTINE
JAMES POINTS.
Stanton. April 10, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03

The New York Courier of Yesterday
learn by gentlemen, passen-
gers in yesterdays boat from Boston,
that at meeting Of the officers of the
banks OF that city, held on Friday even>
ing, it was resolved to redeem all their
notes of the denomination of five dollars
and that the resolution was carried into
effect on Saturday. the banks on that
day paying specie for all their paper pre-
sented. Virtually the resumption is
considered entire, as it is understood
that the Banks will furnish any amount
of specie for ordinary business purposes,
and no demand orany other can be an
ticipated at present"
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NOTICE.

The Partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned. a. Greenville,
under the firm Of of GRAHAM 81 Nc
GUFF!N, was on the 9th Of April dis
solved by mutual consent. The under.
signed request all persons indebted to
them to call on b. f. Graham, and set>
tie their accounts as soon as possible, as
we are anxious to close the business of
the old finn. u.4..
BENZ. F. GRAHAM,
JAMESON d. McGUFFIN.
Greenville, April 26, 1885.
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TRAVELLING
one the RsylErONM.

ON and after Monday, the Both in
slant. the PASSENGER TRAIN will
leave the Depot at quarter paste, A. M.
precisely. Passengers will thus have an
opportunity of break fasting in Winches-
ter: and it is particularly requested that
all will provide themselves with tickets
in time.
ON Saturday, the 9Th of May, and on
the same day of each succeeding week :,
an EXTRA TRAIN FOR PARTIES
OF PLEASURE, will start at 8 o'clock,
A. NJ. Fare 20 Harper's Ferry and
back by this train at the low rate of one
dollar.
Travellers by this route have now the
advantage OF reaching Baltimore or
Washington on the evening of the same
day they leave Winchester, and Rich
n.ond at 10 o'clock next morning.
J.GEO. HEST, AGENT.
Winchester, April %, 1888.
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The subscriber haring received his sup
ply of
ScaSOnable Goods.

Which were in part bought at Auc-
tion in New York. and the remainder
selected with the greatest care from the
latest importations in New York, begs
leave to call the attention of his old Gus
toners and friends. aud the public gen.
orally to his unusually large supply, and
unusually cheap Goods. comprising al.
most every article in common use, which
he IS disposed TO sell on accommodating
terms. He is determined to sell goods
as cheap if not cheaper, than any estab-
lishment in the county. All he wishes
is a fair look and he is sure they will 90
away satisfied of their being the cheap
est Goods they have seen, and cannot
help but purchase.
B. F. GRAHAM.
Greensville. May 3-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03
LANYARD
FOR SALE

The subscriber wishes to sell the Tan.
Yard formerly belonging to the Estate
OF Jacob Peck. decd. If not sold, it
will be leased for term of years. This
Is perhaps one of the most desirable and
valuable pieces of property of the kind
in Western Virginia. not only on account
OF its conveniences of water, construc>
ton, and other advantages about the
yard, but il may be SO conducted as to
command great deal of the trade of the
back counties. / am satisfied that any
one who will examine the property, will
be convinced that such property is sell
dom found in market.
GEORGE BAYLOR, Sen.
MAY 3.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03

OF New Hampshire, and that State is on the
eve OF change. The Wing Governor ha.
about 800 majority " hich in so small State
10 most triumphant reaction. Both Hou.
ses Of the Legislature are wing by much
larger majority. Again we say, we'll doue
Rhode Island. Fire the guns /?
In the contest of 1886 the Loco Focos had
. majority Of forty ono on joint ballo, in the
Legislature. In 1887 they went over the
course without opposition. In 1888 the
Wings take the field, and have majority OF
twenty-five al least on joint ballot -Streng III
enough, we opine, to sweep out the stable.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03
gaNRUIS1E' SALE.

In pursuance of deed of trust executed
TO me by Henry Imboden on The ooh day Of
June, 1887, and Of record in the Cierk's OF,
fee Of the County Court Of Augusta, will
sell for cash, 10 the highest BIDDER, on Mon
day the 2ls' day Of May next, before the
door Of the Eagle Hotel in Staunion, the
following real and personal property, TO wi, :
All said lmboGen's interest in a certain
TRACT OF LAND
situate in TIE State OF ksntucky, Scott coun
iy, estimated 10 ceniain eight hundred acres,
being tke same ,rac, which was patented TO
William Coursey ON The 1I!b OF january,
1852, and by him transferred 20 Jacob Peck.
The interest Of SAID Inboden extends 10
two>thirds Of the whole tract.-Also,
One ttco. horse Wagon, set Of BLACKSMITH
Tools, and brjndIc Colc.
Acting as trustee will only convey such
lille as is vested in me by said deed
JEFFERSON KINNEY.
| April 10, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03
BREACH OF HENRICo PRISON
Ind Escape of Prisoners.

= 1HVOVf7tW q TtsOTIRT5.
on ednesday night last, a hole was
cut through the outer wall of the prison.
the locks were forced, and all the prison.
ers except DR. Isaac p. Vaughan made
the'r escape. There were six in mum.
Der: We understand that three locks
leading to DR. Vaugban's room were
Knocked loose; but it appears he was
not aware OF the opportunity, or did not
choose to avail himself Of to escape
No clue has yet been discovered, as to
the mode Of effecting this delivery.
Whie.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03

GA fire occurred lately at CORTLAND,
Alabama. by which. we regret to learn,
two Of our late townsmen were sufferers.
The shops of Mr.. Jacob G. Points and
Mr.. James M. Beamer were both des.
troyed. We learn thatMr. b. F. Points,
OF this place, is also sufferer to the a
mount OF about two hundred dollars. in
copper, which he had deposited .7i,h one
of his friends.
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Lea TEE STEEE,
April, Oath 1929

p. Van Deursen s. Co. have received
and now offer for sale complete assort-
ment of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Sc
lected with peculiar care and mature
taste, especially for the Staunton trade, to
which they invite the attention of their
Town and Country patrons. BY their
arrangements they are enabled to pre-
sent unprecedented inducements to Gus.
toners, who are solicited to cali end en-
anime their stock and purchase bargains
Splendid Paris Lawns. Jaconet and
Cambrick Muslins, printed rich Imperi.
al Floreenes, super. French Cam bricks,
assorted colours and patterns, IA striped
Muslin GInghams. blue, pink and buff
plaid. striped and plain Ginghams, I'D
beautiful French style Prints, English
Chintz Prints, assorted styles, rich black
and blue black figured Polt- de- Sole Silks,
unusually lou, rich Lustre black Italian
Silks, splendid Goods, Ladies black ,dfab
green and brown Parasols, very superior,
super. Victoria Hand rich Mez-
zotento Handkerchiefs, do. Hermann,
Ganze and Silk do. black Love do. ex.
ira Thread Cambrick do. Scollop colour.
ed bordefed do. splendid assorted rich
Gauze Bonnet and Cap Ribbons. &c. &c
EOa' the Gentlemen.
Coloured &black twilledSummerClo Cloth
super Mantua Cloth. 81 super Invisi'
BILE green Tibet Cloth, Camlets, Last.
ing, &c. beautiful assortment of W hite
and coloured Versailles VestiDgs. Satin
| &c.
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Correspondence of the NatI. Intelligence,

Correspondence Of the Natl InteHigencer.
NEW YoRK, April %.
The George w asbington packet. shin from
Liverpool 18th ult. is in. She has 1884,
OOO sterling in specie on board. We learn
now that The Bank of England is seriously
concerned in making the expectation of spe-
Gle, so as TO right the rates OF exchange be.
tween New York and London, and 10 restore
credit and confidence, and, of course. bust
ness again, to this country, in order that the
Americans may once more begin the impor-
tation OF British manufactures. la all near
iy SlO,O 100000 are coming, five millions
consigned 10 Prime, Ward s. King, part of
II Tor the Canadas, but more for us, and of
the live millions nearly a million and hall
are from the RothsChilds, the rest from Liy-
erPooi merchants, &c. much of which,
suppose, is 10 go to the United States Bank
in Philadelphia.
The policy OF the Bank of England Gre.
ates much discussion in the British parers.
the London Times being almost raving a.
bout IT, ne measure, however, is in gems
erai considered salutary measure, and,
what ls very important 10 US, creates no a.
iarm in England. The rates of Exchange
at Hamburg and at Paris on London con-
tInue 10 be decidedly favorable to London
while the rate OF Exchange at London on N
York was nearly per, cent. against Eng.
land: In the face of these expectations oil
specie, it is very gratifying TO see the gen
erat flrmness of the Cotton market, which,
at Liverpeol, Saturday, the Oath, though the
sales during the week had been great, de.
clined but l-Sd inthe lower qualities, the
better being without change.
lind in the English papers no political
news of Importance. Excitement respect
ing the Canadas was quite over. Specula,
ton, however. was active upon the merit &
expenses OF Lord Durham's mission. From
the Continent there is nothing later.
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II lie stated in the Philadelphia National
Gazette, that on the 9Th inst The u. S.
Bank was possessed of four millions Of spe-
Gle, against six millions in circulation, { which
circulation the old and new Bank oil the u.
nised States, and had the additional strength
OF eight 10 ten millions of dollars in Europe.
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Small Poe among the Lndiq ns.-The
Green Bay Democrat says, that "the
small pox is raging to considerable ex-
tent among the Menomonee Indians
Between 40 and SO have died within
tie last four weeks. Their condition is
said to be miserable in the extreme"
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Plaster, Salt, SC.

VALENTINE, FRY & co.
Have recently received large adds
tional supply of PLASTER, & SALT,
and keep constantly on hand very large
and general assortment of
GRooER IEs,D RY GooDs, &c.
All which will be sold low for CASH
or exchanged for Produce. t. The
highest price paid in cash for FLOUR.
and other kinds of produce.
charlottesville, April 26, 1888.
@%Harrisonburg Register, inser, to
amount OF 81, and charge This office.
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DAREDEVIL.

WILL stand this season at Adam
Lightner's Oh Back Creek, Bath county
and at John Lightner's near Can pbcil's
Store in Pendleton county, and will be
let to mares at the reduced price of one
Dollar and Fifty Gents the Single Leap,
Three Dollars the Season, and Five Dol
lars for insurance. Parting with an en-
sured mare before she is known to be
with foal win be forfeiture Of the en-
surance money. Every care taken but
no responsibility fer accidents.
Eps9z2E-gDEETE
is dark brown, four years old this
spring, full sixteen hands high. He was
got by John Tatc's Daredevil, and he
by the imported horse Dare-Devii-his
dam was got by the imported Diomed.
JAMES KIRKPATRICK.
for VIM. i. Strong.
May 3--3t
acknowledgements omitted, attended
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10 PENSION rule has hitherto
beer that all UnitedStatesP ensiors we're paid
al The capitals of The several States where
the Pensioner resided, and this without re-
ference TO the time the pension remained un,
claimed. A late act of Congress has provid.
ed that all pensions that remain unclaimed
for eight months. after due, shall be paid At
the Treasury of the u States at Washing
ton.
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o. The editor of the Globe states, in re.
ference 10 debt due the government by
Kentucky postmaster, for whom he was Sc
curity, that "the Postmaster General some
time since retained sufficient amount due
from the Department to the Globe Office. to
cover the whole judgment, principal, inter.
est, and COSTS" The sum was SO 500.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03

The Governor of the State of Massa.
chusetts has signed the license BILL
After the first of July next, no licenses
for the sale OF spirituous liquors. will be
granted in Massachusetts.
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WANTED

THE subscriber wishes % hire q Journey
map TANNER s. CURRiER 10 whom
liberal wages will be given. The applicant
must como recommended for his intIustrg,
sobriciy, and workmanship.
JAMES BOGGS.
Franklin, Penjietob county,2
Va, April 18th, 1923
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KALORAMA.

The next session eli this Institution, will
commence on the first Monday Goth day. of
May, and not on the first day as heretofore
announced.
Staunton, April &c.
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New LoANs.-A loan ola million of
dollars has been negotiated here for Ten.
nessee, within few days. aud one of
5000, 600 for Ohio.-N. Y. pan. Abr
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SHEEP LOST.-Tursub-

-,r,c SHEEP LOST. sub
nm scriber, passing thro' Stauo,on
s0SsSY in September last with drove
sss,aasSsSass of Sheep, had 10 TO break back
and they are supposed 10 be in the neigbbors
hood. They have a crop off the right ear
Information left with Mr.. M. BLAIR, re !.
siding in Stauntop, will confer a favour on
the subscriber. J. WARWICK.
April 26-3ls
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marctrD.

. On Thursday the 26th April, by
the Rev. Jacob KiIlian, Col. Paul
". RUPERT OF Greenbrier, to Miss MARY
NJ. CoINER, youngest daughter Of Philip
Conner, Sen'r of Augusta County.
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NEW STORE.

LIGHTNER, GARDNER & Co.
Are opening Store at MIR. Samuel
Gardeners on the Stage road from Staun,
ton 10, Greenville, now called Walnut
Spring, an entire new stock OF
HDR GOODS
Groceries, Hardware, 81 Queens
ware.
They are determined to sell low for cash,
or on the usual credit to punctnal Gus
toners. All kinds of country produce
will be taken at the market price IN ex-
change for goods.
April 26, lS3S-3t
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The subscriber having purchased the
Patent Right of this Bed, for the counties
OF Augusta and Bath, is now ready to
furnish them to all who may desire them.
ny the use OF these Beds, the expense
OF feathers is entirely avoided, conse-
quently making it cheaper bed than
those In common use.-It is not necessa.
ry to enumerate all the advantages of
these Beds, as all who wish them will
not fail to see for themselves.
Persons wishing to see the Beds can
do so by calling at Messrs. Allen and
COcbran's store.
The subscriber is also the Agent for
the sale of Rights 10 the other Counties
Of the State.
WILLIAM d. COOKE.
StauntoD, May 3, 1888.
WE have carefully examined the
Spring Bed exhibited and manufactured
by VIM. d. Cooke of this county and
donot hesitate to say, that for Comfort,
Simplicity of Structure, and Utility, as a
Bed accommodation, we have seen moth l..
ing equal 10 it. AS a matter of Economy
in SupersediDg the necessity of feathers
we entertain no doubt of this however,
the Public will be the best Judge. But
as contrivance for the accommoda ton
ofthe sick and decrepid, we look upon the
invention as unsurpassed by any of which
we have knowledge.
ADDISON WADDELL, M. ID.
JOSEPH WILSON, NJ. ID.
f. T. ST'RIBLING, NJ. ID.
T. REYNOLDS, N. ID.
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@sAdvertisemen;s omitted, attended
to next week.
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STAuNToN, April 10, 1888