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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-10
VALUABLE
Reat Property
END CkI
FOR SALE.

In pursuance of decretal order of the
Circuit Superior Court of Law 81 Chan
Gerry for the county OF Augusta, pronoun-
ced on the 18th day of Feorrary, 1888;
the undersigned. Commissioners therein
appointed. will offer for sale, at public
auction on the premises on w ednesday the
50th day of May, the remainder Of the
Real Property belonging to the Estate of
Joseph Cowan, decd. in Staunton, con-
sisting of one excellent Brick Store
House, on the corner west of the Post
Office. and adjoining the property of Mr..
James 3. Hill.
The above mentioned property will
be sold on the following terIns 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 OH the pro-
Perty. and bonds with good security
Will be required, to secure payments.
| SAMUEL CLARKE,
JOHN COWAN,
AND. B. COWAN.
May 3. 1888.
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PUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

/ will offer for sale at public auction,
oa the premises. in Augusta county, on
the South River, ten miles north Of
Waynesborough, on Saturday the 10Th
OF May, TRACT OF LAND, belong.
ing to the heirs Of J HoiImire, dec d .for>
merlg jacob Bargers, containing 213
acres more or less; the greater part tins
beS land with good timber, and adjoining
the lands Of James Patterson, John Bar,
ger, AID othets. and Of as good quality
as the adjoining lands. There is small
dwelling oH the land. but occupied by
the widow OF jacob Ba7ger, decd. as her
dover with part Of the land. This
land will be sold subject to,two widows
doweFs,-A great bargain may be expec-
ted in this laDd--Tefms made known on
the day of sale.
JOHN DEAL, Agent,
for the Heirs Of John Hofmire, decd.
May 3,
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The Thorough Bred Horse
TOPAZ.

Belonging to the estate of John Ran
doiph, deceased, of Roanoke, will stand
the present season at my stable on the
Long Meadows, and at Mr.. CARRIERS in
stanton. three days i'll every nine-
anu will be let to mares at the following
reduced terms, viz: Seven Dollars, cash
the leap-Twelve Dollars the season;
which may be discharged by Ten, if
paid within the Eighteen Dol
lars insurance, payable whenever it is
ascertained the mare is in foal or trans
serred, with twenty five cents in each
case to the Groom. Any gentleman
putting six mares, Will be entitled to one
gratis. Every care will be used to pre-
vent accidents, but will not be RESPONSE
BILE for any that may happen. Pastu>
rage will be furnished mares from dis
lance at IA reasonable price. The season
will commence the first day of April, and
expire the first day of July.
TOPAZ is dark Mahogany Bay,
full 10 hands high, OF commanding form
and appearance, Of fine bone and sinew,
with great strength, and with activity
exhibited in all his movements.
PG13IG2a2Z iEg.
TOPAZ was by Randolph's celebra-
ted horse Roanoke, his the imported
Buster, out Of the imported mare Stalira.
Roanoke was bySir Afchey his dan, the
imported mare Lady Bunbury. Sir Ar
chy was by the imported Diomed, HE
dam the mare Cas,ianira.
GEO r. RHREpTcHM
May 10.
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MIR. Harper-By the request of MIR.
George Baylor, Mr.. Joseph I. Mitchell
and myself.on the 2S,h day oflast month,
measured with chain, the old and new
roads, in the most accurate manner, aud
found the new road to be increased 2o5
yards, instead of l43, as reported by the
commissioners, which makes a differ
ence between our measurement and
theirs Of So yards. deem it i'm portant
that those who are interested in the pro-
posed change should be appraised Of it.
1t exceeds my estimate of the distance
30 yards. ARCH. p. STUART.
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NOTICE..

a general meeting Of the Stockholders
IN the Warm Springs and Harrisonburc
Turnpike Road Company, viii be held
at the mouse Of James A. Frazier. ESQ.
IN jennings Gap, on the Ist day ofJune
next,--being the first Friday.
as there are some subjects Of impcr-
lance to the Company. that in all proba-
b'lHy will be acted upon and probably
the proposition Of the contractors made
at 'he called meeting in September last
Say oe-eslled up and decided, it is i'm,
Portant that every Stock holder should be
represented eitlec ia person or by proxy,
BY order OF the Board.
III. HARVEY EFFINCFR
c. W. S. 6; H. T. K. 81 Co.
May 10, iS3S-tm
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NEW s. FASHIONABLE
SPRING 81 SUNlHJE
DRY GOODS.
MAY 10th, 1888.


P. Van DEuasKN s. Co. have receiv-
ed and now offer for sale complete as
sortment of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods.
ny their arrangements they are enabled
to present. unprecedented ind ucements to
customers. who are solicited to call. ex :
anime their Stock, and purchase bargains.
Super. blk. IiaI. Lustring, s. Gro. de Rhiue
Siiks,rich assrd. coils. Plain s. fgd. Polt de
sol, Paris Lawns, French Catnhs. Mus
'ias, Ginghs. Imperial Fioreenss,
Muslins de Lanes, rich fg'd On
dine and Orientillas, fg'd Swiss
Muslins, Bebt. Laces, Bonnets,
Hose Shoes ,LaCes Blonde Wells.
Thule Lace, Thread and
Muslin Trimmings, Pas
rasols, Umbrellas,
Gauze, Herman &
Victoria Hdkfs, Lin
en- Camb. do. new style,
Blond and silk Scarfs, Kid
Gloves ass'd. extra long L
short Hernani Gloves; ribd.
blk. and white Silk and Cotton
Hose, Irish Linens, BurlaIs, Muslin
and Lace French wrought Capes aud
Collars&c. variety Of genilemen's ard
boys Summer Goods, rich iig'd. Buttons,
1872 Doz. men's&boy SPAIN Hats, uery cheap.
May 10.
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Erom ths FYncastle Democrat.

ERROR.-Some slight errors occur
red in MIR. Craig's Letters, published in
the Democrat ofthe 20th ulto., one of
sufficient importance to require cerrec,
ton. In the ID column of the lrst let
ter, this sentence occurs :-"It the cir
culatton of the country were specie, the
utmost injury that would b.fal the work
ing aud productive part of the commu>
nifty from commercial revulsion, would
be but temporary. The sentence
should have ended thus "would be but
temporary reduction of the prices of
their products"
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.v'O IMPOSITION.
Highly important to Females.
AUSTIN'S
EENAEE REswfsmrR.


THE subscriber is fully aware how
little confidence is placed by The public
in the numerous nostrums offered TO them,
but he can assure them that that which
he now offers to their consideration is a
specific OF certain efficacy, which he has
fully tested in his practice.
II is well known to all, particularly
gentlemen Of the profession, how tedious
and frequently unsuccessful the most of
the prescriptions that have hitherto been
used in Female complaints are-such as
distractions Of the Terms-Cachexia
Green sickness, &c. &c.
The subscriber has the happiness of
informing the afflicted that he has in his
possession. a Medicinc that surpassrs all
others that has ever fell under his notice
tor the cure of the above diseases. Its
particularly SO to all distractions of the
Liver-Spleen. Mesentery and Womb
and an unrivalled adjunct in the cure of
Dropsy.
The subscriber strongly recommends
Nedica! gentlemen TO give it trial, be-
ing convinced if once introduced into
practice it would become one Of the most
popular medicines of the day.
individuals suffering under either of
the above complaints would do well to
call upon the subscriber personally or
address him by letter, stating particularly
their disrase-how long they have been
afflicted &c.-enclosing his fee of Five
Dollars. (Letters post psid,) on the re.
ceipt of which the Medicine and ,lirec,
tons will be forwarded as per order
Direct to Middebrook, Aug us,a Co.. Va.
His residence is about one mile South
OF Middiebrook. Numerous certificates
could be produced o! its wonderful DOW.
ers. but de!icacy iorbids both the reiiev.
ed and the subscriber from giving the
names OF respectable Females to the pub.
lie.
The subscriber is always to be found
at home. when not otherwise profession.
ally engaged. w. C. AUSTIN
Nay 10th. 1893.
The Richmond Enquirer and Southern
Religious Telegraph wiU please gire
the ADORE an insertion in their respectire
papers for 3 months, and forwnrd their
bills TO me for payment. WCA
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TAN-Y ARD
FOR SALE

The subscriber wishes to sell the Tan.
Yard formerly belonging to the Estate
of Jacob Peck. decd. If not sold. il
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 it 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.
Nav z.
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Oyerseers OF the Poor.

Notice is hereby given, that the an
nual meeting of the Overseers ofthe Poor
of Augusta County, will be held at Mi
chael CAREERS Tavern in Staunton, on
Monday the 9TH day of June next.
The attendance OF the Deputy Sheriffs
of Augusta, is particularly requested, pre-
pared TO settle up the levy of 1887, and
close all old accounts.
All others having business with the
Board are desired to attend.
BY order of the President
ERASMUS STRiBLING, Cpk. o.p.
MAY 10th, 1888.
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NOTICE.

THE subscriber has recently remoy.
ed to New Hope, Augusta County, and
opened Stock Of Goods, selected
with much care 8 attention in the Phila.
delphta and Baltimore markets, which
IN addition to his former stock, makes
us assortment very good one-he
takes the liberty to invite bis old friends
and acquaintances in New Hope and the
neIghbourhood to call and examine them
III they will do so, he confidently be-
lieves the Goods and prices will be found
satisfactory TO purchasers.
JAMES Nj. STOUT.
Nav 10, lS3S-3ts
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Land for Sale.

The subscriber, wishing 10 remove, of.
fers for sale the Farm on which he re-
sides. in Augusta County, about one mile
from New Hope, and Immediately, at
the junction Of the Long Meadow Run
and Christians Creek, with the Middle
River. 1t con tains III Acres, about 50
Acres OF which are cleared, and w ell a.
dapted to the growth of Corn, Wheat,
Rye. Clover &c. If there sh ould not
be private sale of said Land before
Saturday the 10Th oftbe present month,
May, it will then be offered at public sale
TO the highest bidder on the premises.
And it the Farm should be sold then at
the same time and place will also be of.
Tered for sale quantity of well seasoned
Walnut Plank, Cattle, Sheep, aud Hogs.
1t is presumed any person wishing to
purchase, will view the premises. The
subscriber living on The place will show
it at any time when called upon. Terms
made known on day of sale by
DAVID KERR.
May 10, ISIS-3t*
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
VALUABLE HlAMEs.

BY virtue Of a decree of the Circuit
superior Court of Law 81 Chancery for
Augusta County, made a. the February
term, 1888, in the case of Huifmire' 9
Exo'r. vs.. Pfau's adm'e. g. heirs, setting
aside former decree in the same case
and the sale made under it, the sub
scfioer, who is appointed commission
Sf LOT the purpose. will expose to pubs
nc sale, On the premises, to the highest
bidder, on Saturday the 9Th day OF June
next, thirty live acres of the tract Of
Sand on which the late DR.. Pau resided
IN Augusta county, on the mais road
leading from Staunton to Port Repub.
lic' sad adjoining the lands of Nathan
Lotus, Silas Hinton aud others. This
iaod 'sof odquality, and will be shown
20 persons disposed to bid, BY young Mr.
Plau, who resides on it.-Terms of the
sale are one fourth of the purchase mo
ney, with the expenses Of sale to be paid
az hand on the day Of sale, the balance
10 'hree annual payments, secured by
oohds with approved security, and the
tue retained as additional security.
a. CHESLEY KINNEY, Coolns'y.
May 10, 1898.
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STEAMBOAT DIsAsrER.-Inth the distress
sing account OF the steamboat disaster at Gin.
cinnati, which we publish to,duy, will be
noticed among the list of those killed, the
names Of the "iwo Mr. WATKINS, of Vir-
GINA" 1t is feared that one of these unfor-
tunaie gentlemen was Col. JOSEPH WAT
KINs, OF Goochlaud, Va; il being known
that he recently lef, home on journey 10
Missouri, and line Moseile was bound to St.
LOuis.-Leesburg Gen
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-10

CO. The fatal twenty>third of May is ap.
proaching-ihe last day of grace Tor the Che>
rokees when the bayonct is TO be placed in
the hands OF American soldiers TO drive the
indians from the lands which have been guar
anteed TO them by solemn treaties, and Of
which they have been deIrauded by dishonest
agents and mock treaty! Force is To back
fraud-no faith is to be kept with Indians
this is the "seitled policy ~ onLsun.
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WARM SPRINGS MOUNTAIN
turnpike Conn sssany.

=, AT a meeting Of the Stockholders in
the Warm Springs M eun.ain Turnpike
company, on the 25tk inst. they decgar-
60 dividend Of five and quarter per
cent on the Capital Stock fer che last
seven moaths.
GEO. B. RICHARDS, Treasurer.
Warm Springs, April lO-3t
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Many OF our readers will be glad, and we
hope none will be sorry, to learn that the
statement of the death of MIR. WoLP. Col
iector of the Revenue for the port of Phiia-
delphia, which we copied from Phllade.
phia paper, was untrue. Mr.. w has been
Ill, but so far from being dead, is recovering
his health.-Nat {nfeLlieencer
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NaarrteU.

On the Isl instant, by the Rev. William
Brown, Andrsio Wallace, Esq, Of Rock
bridge, TO Mrs. Mary G. Poage, of Angus
Ia.
On the Bird of May, by the Rev. d. F.
Billie, the Rev. JOHN J. RIEMENsSYDER,
OF Zion's Church, TO Miss SUSAN Nj. BRY-
AN, daughter OF Capt. Benjamin Bryan, of
Augusta County
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Ii VALUABLE
lfrsM Real Personal Estate
FOR SALE.

In pursuance Of the last will and tes-
lament of Michael Stoufer, deceased will
be offered at public sale on Thursday the
5ist instant, On the premises. the FARM
of the said deceased, containing
l S 0 A G r E S,
one hundred acres of which are cleared
and in state of cultivation-the balance
well tim5ered. The land lies about six
miles from Waynesborough, on the left
OF the road leading to Lexington. and is
In good neighborhood. 1t adjoins the
lands of Capt. Hall, Emanuel Kiudip
Martin koiner and others. The inn
Provements are good
DweIting House, Barn, g. out Houses
and an ORCHARD of choice fruit
There IS an excellent spring near the
house. We deem it Unnecessary 10 saw
more. as any person wishing to purchase
viii! view for themselves.
On the same day, and at the same
place, will be offered all the movable
estate of said deceased, consisting of
Horses. Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Farmine,
Utensils, Household and Kitchen Furni
fure. Amongst the Household Furni.
ture we name Beds, Bedsteads, one eight.
day Clock, and number of other arts
Giles too tedious to enumerate.
The terms for the land will be, one.
third of the purchase money on the LIST
OF september next, and the beIance IN
lour equal annual instalments. A credit
Oh tweiVe months will be given on all
sums over five dollars, for the movable
property. The purchasers of either The
land or movable property to secure the
same to the satisfaction of the Executors
JACOB HILTEBRAND.
JACOB GOCHENAUER.
Augusta Co., May IO-3t
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TRAVELLING
O3s TEE RM9EYOWsF.
May Sd

ON and after Monday. the Both in
slant, the PASSENGER TRAIN will
leave the Depot at quarter past &, AM,
precisely. Passengers will thus have an
opportunity of break fasting in Winches-
ter; aud it is particularly requested tha,
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. Al. 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
mond at 10 o'clock next morning.
j. GEO. HEST. AGENT.
Winchester, April %, 1888.
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4 table shoUiGg The time nien lopez vii
be at he iSiauEton Stand.
ID AT2E-DEVgJt

WILL stand this season at Adam,
Ligh.ner's Oh Back Creek, Bath county,
and at John Lightners near Campbell's
Store III PeDdleton county, and viii 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 ensurance. Parting with all en-
sured mare before she is Known to be
with foal will be a forfeiture OF the en-
sgreacs money. Every care taken but
no responsibility foc accidents,
H2,gEgE7-E3EVsEE
Is dark brown, Tour years old t.is
spring, full sixteen hands high. lie was
got By john Tate's Dare Devil, and he
by the imported horse Dare Deyil-his
dam was got By the imported Diomed.
JAMES KIRKPATRICK.
for Wa. + Strong.
Moy 3-3t
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w SHEEP LOST.-Tur sub

Hwgs~g5xw SHEEP LOST.-THEs sub
81 E8Sscribcr, passing tbro' Stauntop
IN September iass witt, drove
oS'= : oil Sheep, had 10 TO break back
sOu 'aey are supposed TO be in the neighbor,
2Oo"' iney nave crop off the right ear.
Information sest with Mr. N. BLAIR, re.
siding in Staunton, will confer 5avonr IN
Uee s"oscrioes- j. WARWICK.
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containing about torty-one Acres, within
one mile of Stanton, near the Winches-
ter road, surrounded by the lands of Pc
ter Heiskell, with the privilege of an
outlet to the road. A portion of the
land. supposed to be one-half, is cleared
and the balance in excellent timber.
Also. at the same time, will sell bay
Horse. about eight years old, and five
head Of young Cattle.
Terms of sale, to be cash for all sums
under twenty dollars, and for all over
that amount one-third cash, and the bal>
ance on credit of three months.
THOS. J. NICHE.
May 10, 1898.
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STAUNTON
-AX@Ha1 KaafayRaEa.2E ?

YOU will parade at the usual muster
ground Of the 32ni Regiment, on Friday
next, at IL o'clock, a. NJ. with arms and
requirements in complete order. The min.
ter dress Will be worn.
]. Carroll, O.S.
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FRANCE AND MEXICO

Official notice has been given by the
French government 10 our government,
that they have instituted blockade of the
coast OF Mexico-a mere paper blockade OF
course
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m We'he undersigned, Practitioners med icne in Ger
ahy are we'll aware, that by may forfeit
me friendship of some OF the faculty. but its benevo-
rht members who are uninfuenced by selfish motives
though we shall refrain from expression oi our opiu
ION, ei'her oil the soundness Of DR.. Coe
cSe new doctrine, happy say tha we deem hi.
'ahaVe too valuable not to be genera y known for VIII
our eyes behold and hear, we must believe
We hereby state, that when DR.. Louis Dillon GoeIcke
hrs came before the German public the pretended
oil new doctrine land medicine, held hin, in
e contempt believing and openly pronounr ing him
70 De nase postor and The prince quacks hearing
sad ABOUT The Sana i've against it and for it, re
nduced from motives OF curiosity merely make trial
virtues upon number OF our hope.s. pa
ushts and we deem beunden duty (eyen at the
expense OF our self Interests) publicly ae"owl.dge ITS
mighty efficacy, In curing only consumption but oher
maiaiie which have heretofore believed incur
aoie. Our contempt for the dscoverer this
d. once swallowed establishment these expect
Gu results and as amends for abuse of him. We do
frankly confess TO the world that believe h,m phil.n
throp who does honor the profession and to our
tfy, which gave him birth.
he recent adoption of this medicine into some of our
european Hospitals sufficient guaranty Il, It performs
al It's promises 1t needed not testimony for wherever
IL Is used, 1t Is ITS own best witness.
HERMAN ETMULLE,R, M ID.
WALTER VAN GAUTT, Nj. ID.
ADOLeHUS WERNER, M. d.
Germany, December 10, 1886 eopIy oct IL
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OBITUARY.

Died, in A!bemar!e county, on the
2Sth ult. Mrs. Mary s. Broom, consort
OF Mr. Elijah d. Brown. and daughter
of John Bush, sen. of Augusta COUNTY
after SIX months severe suffering, which
she bore with Christian tor,i,ude. She
has let disconsolate husband and three
small children to mourn their loss. She
had attached herself TO the Church at an
early age Com.
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SIGN s. ORNAMENTAL
PAINTING.
EHssas. G.. Haga.ahea.

Respectfully offers he services to the
public in either of the above lines of
business. He may be found at any time.
at the Cabinet Shop of MIR. Gilkeson, in
stanton. Orders to do work in town or
country will be promptly attended to.
MAY 10.
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Senator Anderson Is re>elected in the Bot.
etouri district.