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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
MONTGOMERY & HUNTER.

Having commenced a Mercantilee bu-
S,ness IN Scottsville, A lbemarIe county at
the stand formerly occupied by Beverly
u }. L. Staples. are selling Goods at u
very moderate profit. for cash, or articles
oil trade convertible into money. We
have now Oh hand a general assortment Of
Fancy and Dry Goods, Hard &
Qucensware, and Groceries,
and are just receiving I 30 Sacks or
Sail, 80 Tons E'yusSfer RDG5.-
sS, and other articles of country trade.
We VIII at all times pay fair price for
FLOUR, in trade or cash; and will also
give cash for a few thousand bushels Of
W heat.
Scosisrill~. Atb. dug. lG lS3s-3m-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
HANDS WANTED.

The contractors for constructing the
ist Section Of the Stanton and Park
eroburg Road, having commenced their
work, are prepared to employ few
more hands by the month or till 25th Of
December next; at which time they
wish to hire SO TO 100 good lobourers
by theyear. TheirQuarters shall be com
Portable, their fare wholesome and plen-
ty, their work regular and reasonable,
:heir health and comfort in ell respects,
well attended 10, and the hire secured,
to the satisfaction of the ow Ders. Apply
to GEORGE CEtoER, on The road near
Buffalo Cap. or 10 d. w. PATrEsoN.
near Staunion.
Oct p, 1893.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
VIRGINIA, TO wit :

al Rules held III the Clerks Office of
the Ciicuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Pocahontas County OH
Monday the LIST day of October. 1888.
JACOB kinIiison. Administrator Of David
kinnison. dee plaintiff against
James kinnis0n, Charles Kinuison, viii
liam kIhhISon, Lawrence Kinuisou,
Mark kinnison. David Kinnison, He's.
ter alcHeei, formerly Hester kinuison,
and Susanna kinnison. widow of Da-
vid Ainnlson. d.-defrndants,
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants james kinnison, Cbas
kinnison, William Kiuuison, Lawrence
k,nnison, Mark Kinnison, aud Hester
McHeel. formerly Hester kinnison, .aot
having entered their appearance and giv>
EN- security according to the act Of As
sembly and the rules OF this Court md
IT appearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are not Inhabitants OF this Common.
wealth; on motion of the plaintiff, ii is
ordered that the said absent defendants
do appear here OH the first day OF the
next Term. (the I'd day of May, 1889.
anL answer the plaintiffs bill and that
copy OF this order be forthwith inserts
ed Tor two months successfully ia abe
Staunioh Spectator, newspaper psb
lislitd in the town Of Stanton, aud iSas
another copy be posted at the front door
oil the Courthouse Of Pocahontas Gown
~.
a Copy-Trst,
J. TALLMAN, D. c.
Oct Is, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
NOTICE.

As guardian Of the heirs Of William
Lewis, deed, hereby notify all persons
asalns; whom | hold claims, to pay them
by or before the LIST Of January Dext-
otherwise suit in each case, may be ex>
pected Immediately thereafter,
ALSO
Persons who contracted debts with
me at Por, Republic are respectfully re.
Guesied 10 come forw ard and iouidate
them, or liberal part thereof, BY the Isl
Of Decen, Der mex.
JAMES NJ STOUT.
New Hope, New 10, 1888. 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
TeEaEoEA KTE.

The sale of the personal estate Of
William Clarke, decd. consisting of,
Valuable Household and Kitchen
Furniture, 2 Horse creatures, light
Wagon, Cart, Geers, Ploughs and
Harrows, and valuable assortment
of Merchandise,
viii commence on Tuesday the Goth
day OF November next. at his late resi-.
Gehce, in the Town Of S,aunton. and be
continued from day 10 day there, and t
the Store. until the whole shall be dis
posed OF. The terms will be made
known at the CONNIE nee ment ofthe sale.
SAM'L. CLARKE, admir-.
Stanton, Oct %, 1888.
Ts.Tal
%Ihe above sale is postponed until
Thursday the 9th Of December next.
SAMUEL CLARKE.
Nov is
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
.STAUNTOEJ
Ce4SA NX'OR H.
OCTOBER End. 1888

p. VAN.DEuRSEN & Go. have re-.
ceivcd, in part, their iall supply OF fashion
able Dry Goods, TO which they invite the
attention OF their town and country patrons.
Rich new style Challies--vety pretty mud
cheap,
Splendid fg'd Sa,ins, Poull de Sole and Satin
Repp Silks,
BPk Italian, Gro de Rhine, and blue brk
Poul! de SHE do.
French and English Merinoes,
Chaliy, silk and linen cambria ildkfs.
Ladies light and dark French kid Gloves,
Gents, Buck and Wool Gloves.
Preach kid and Morocco Shoes.
Plain and corded Cassimeres, &c.
With many other desirable and chea,
goods, which the limits Of an advertisement,
would exclude.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
TERMS OF THE SPECTATOR.

The Spectator is published ueckly, Jy
kENToN HAKPER, at T'wo Dollars q
year, II paid in adpance, or Tpo Dollars
and Fifty Cents, after The expiration of
the first sir months.
No paper wiltb be discontinued until all
orreardgeS are paid.
@ ADVERTISEMENTS not exceedino
ONE SQUARE Of printed matter, are in
serted three weeks for one dollar each
continuance otter, Twenty-Five cents. Lar
geradcertisements inMe sumo proportion,
An letters must be "post Paid ="
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
SAFE of Valuable
PROPERTY.

BY virtue of deed of trust executed to
the subscriber by James r. Patterson on
the 18th of March, 1898, and of record
IN the Clerks Office ofthe County Court
Of Augusta, | shall on Monday the 10Th
day OF this month, sci! at public auction,
to the highest bidder for cash, all that
valuable property in Staunton, purchased
by the said James +. Patterson of the
administrators Of Jane Stuart, deceased
- being the new BRICK STORE
ss HOUSE now in the occupan-
-Ak2. cy OF William Clarke's admin
istrator vacant LOT, immediately
east Of said house; the FIR AME HOUSE
adjoining the brick store house on the
corner opposite the Post Office, and the
large FRAME DWELLING HOUSE
and out houses occupied by Matthew
Blair. The sale will take place ON the
premises.
n. b The above sale will be made
subject to lien in favour of the United
States. FOR $3.50 IS, and lien for a
small balance of the purchase money.
CHESLEY KINNEY, Trustee.
Nov |.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
COACW- M "A MENG.

lie subscribe. takes this method Of
Informing his friends and the public gem
orally, that he has on hand at this fine
several ssesC CarriNges, and one
good second hand ditto, which he win
sell low. Also, be is prepared at the
shortest notice 10 flush ell kinds of We
hIc'ts IN his line; and will repsi, Gid
q" OF a. cheap as can be done in auy
regular Coach Shop in the State. He
WIZ keep constantly on hand some Fin
'shed work. He returns thanks TO The
Puoic fof the patronage he has received
and hopes by attention to business sill
to receive their calls.
JUDSON MACOY.
stanton, Feb'y |. 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
PUBLIC SALE.

Will be sold on Saturday the 9 18th day
OF this month. at my residence in this
plsce,my HOUSE AND LOT. -
on main street; the building is IlII@
OF brick (newly built, )well cal. EsSA
cu'ated for the accommodation of "a small
family, with "a good room for shop OF
any kind, Git has been used by me as a
saddler's shopl. Alter the sale of my
House and Lot, will also sell my per-
sonal pr"perty-a number Of new Sad
dies, Brides, Harness, &c.
TERMS will be accommodating. in
wife all persons TO whom am indebted,
to come forward and purchase any thing
they may wish. JOHN LONG.
WaynesbOrOugh, Nov. s, IS3S-tds
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
VALUA ABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE

am DESTROYS 10 remove TO the west, and
WISH to sell, at private sale, the property
where now reside. Ii is valuable Tay.
ern STAND, al the foot Of The mountain,
Ckockfisb Gap,) where tho Toll has been
taken in for many years. The buildings
ara all new and in good repair-House well
Calculated ioi The accommodation Of he pub
nc, wth extensive Stables, and snail
Barn. have about 300 acres of good land
which has, IN part, afforded supplies for the
iaVern tor many years. The land is well
adapted TO The growth of smal! grain, Corn
and Hay, and is pow in fine statc Of chill
va'iun. The terms will he made sccommo.
dating. THOMAS BERNARD
Augusta County, Oct. 25.-6m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
OVERS EERS OF POOR.
-Z9GE@

NOTICE is hereby given thai ueet;oo
OF the Oyerseers Of the Door for Auqus,s
county will be held in The corporation Office
in Siaunion, on the FIRST Monday in De
cember next All persons having business
with tbe Board are requested 10 attend. and
The SberIfs are especially required 10 be
punctusl i'll their ATTENDANCE prepai ed 10 SET :
tie up the Levy Of 1888.
BY order ri the President
ERASMUS STRTBLING. G op
Nov IS, 1898
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22

dark complexion, has stoppage in his
speech end when confused, s,ammrrs a
little his front teeth are sound and tol>
erabiy white, he is % years old, slender
made, and, sontw hatsbarp in his visage
he has fine high forehead, his hair thin
end l think unusually fine he has some
scars about his face that were occasioned
by bum when child think also on.
on bis neck or jaw far back his hands
also have been burnt aad have scars Oh
ono or both, CT have a rough appearance
Tor boy oil his age be j, left handed,
materially his foot is unusually large or
long for boy Of his size.
lfetook with him when he went o.
suit of new homemade dark grey Jeans
clothes. will! give the above re ward If
taken out o! the State. or Sl0O, iftaken'
In the State. J. CRAWFORD.
Staunton, August 9, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
CRAIG & MAUPJN

=, Respectfully inform their customers that
'ney pave had 10 open new set Of books.
'"u 'na' ~ becomes exceedingly desirable 10
I.oSe 'heT old oDes;o the Isl ofOciober.-
,"ey nope, therefore, that none no know
themselves indebted will fail TO call az early
as practicable Tor The purpose Of makip sell
!iement' IBIS Is indeed indispen sable, as
II Is not practicable Tor Them TO call pers,n
nn!Iy on their customers
StauntoD, Oct IS, 1893.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
Saddle and DEMONSTRATING.
PHILIP u. PIT'NEAN.

having purchased the stock Of his
brother, respectfully Informs his friends
and the public that he has commenced
the
Saddle s. Harncss-.Makin Bu-
Siness,
In the shop lately occupied by Frederick
NJ. Pitman. deed. in Staunton, w here he
will thankfully receive all orders Tor
work in his line. His materials will
be of the best quality that can be pros
cured, and lac hopes by unremi,ted at
'eniion to business. good work, and
disposition to please, to merit and re.
eeive share of public patronage.
He will at all times keep on hand
'SfEtt<tScS, EBrfdics, Harness.
Collars, sc. which he will sell on
reasonable terms, for cash, or on short
credit to punctual customers.
Staunton Sept. 6, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22

Having been appointed egent for the
above mentioned society for the town
OF Siaunton, and County O! Augusta, ]
"'Ii receive propositions to insure pro-
pttty OF the various kinds therein refer.
ed TO. For information as 10 the ability
OF The society to comply with its en-.
sascmrnts reference may be had to any
OF The meichAnts OF gentlemen of Rich>
faond, OF to A. Fl. II. Stuart Esq of this
place. w VI. S. ESkRIDGE.
Stanton, July ID. 1898.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
Lands aEsea Mills
FOR SALE,

| now offer for sale. several tract. of
LAND. lying IN The county OF Bedford,
some OF which are very valuable amongst
them are the Stony Fork Plantation, and
the Mill. Tract Oh Goose Greek. The
former contains ahnnt
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
1876 ACRES.

considerable portion of which is rich
bottom Land, suitable for Hemp, Tobac.
co. or Grain. This is very desirable
Tract of LAND, situated il miles S. w.
from Liberty, and well worthy OF the at
tention Of those wishing to purchase. in
very healthy aud respectable section.
wafer OF the finest quality. together with
a small creek running for more than a
mile through 1t. upon which the rich
bottom Land is situated. The Mill
Tract is miles S. w from Liberty, in
a very poPulons, wealthy and res pectable
neighborhood, and contains some
$50 ACRES OF LAND
with Manufacturing MILL Sc by Sc
feet In length, with d pair of Mill Stones,
z of which are 3 feet French Burr, with
every essential fixture necessary for ma.
king first tate Family Flour, aud on a
never failing stream attached to the
Mill Is An excellent Saw Mill, the whole
OF which establishment is very substan-
italy aud decently finished. and is not
surpassed by any establishment of the
kind, in the upper country; the whole
now in operation, with dwelling and
every necessary Clubhouse for family pur.
poses. Such property is rarely found in
market, and nothing but an anxious de.
sire TO wind up my Bedford affairs, and
remove permanently to kanawha, would
now induce me to put them in market.
Some other tracts oflaDd, containing be.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
NEW HAT & CAP STORE.
---TSZGG~
.ssaHaaGS NNIA4X &. 90.

have opened in the store house lately
occupied by Patterson 81 Brown, a hands
some assortment Of EATS, which
they will sell unusually low. All kinds
OF dressing, ironing and cleaning " i'll be
done i'll the neatest style aud OH the short
est notice. They invite the public TO
call and examine their assortment and
learn their prices.
Stanton, June 2l-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
2 and 800 acres each

and lying off from the above, are also for
sale. Persons wishing to purchase are
most respectfully solicited to call and ex-
aUnine the property, and any further in
formation will be gwen on application
to me personally or by letter to Dickin
sons Store p. o., Bedford County. Va.
Apply TO
WILLIAM DICKINSON, Jr.
Oct Is, IS3S-6w
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SaHssss bic HI;aHHG
FOR SALE

TIE subscriber offers for sale his
PLANTATION, situated on the road
leading from Lexington to Buchanan,
II miles from the former, and ii from
the latter, and within q miles OF James
49, River (; said Plantation contains
sss $50 ACRES,
.=z...a3.sss.s about $50 cleared, the balance
well umbered--a first tate meadow OIL
said tract, and FROM so to 100 acres OF
watered meadow can be made 1'he build
ings are comfortable. There is Saw NJ III
aud an excellent site Tor Chopping
Mill on Said farm. TIL. LAND is well a
daPled to The growth of all kinds Of grain:
considerable portion of the timbered
Land is first Fate for Tobacco. The sub.
scri5er being determined to sell this sum-
mer, would say to those wishing to pur-
chase either Stock, OF tobacco farm
to call and examine for themselves. The
Pr'ce and PaJ ments ill be made accom-
modating j. BLAIR.
Rock bridge Co. july 5-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
Pres!on's Pure Concentrated
EXTRACT OF LEMON.

For flavoring Sauce, j ellies, Custards,
Puddings, Pies, &C. &c.
II Pleasant Perfume for Clothing.
In this eParation, the delicate and
universally admired flavor Of the Lemon
Peel, purified from all bitter and he;cro-
geneous Qualities, is presented in con-
centraIed form. the most convenient for
all purposes of cooking, and may be pre-
served unaltered in any climate.
For sale bv
T.. BERKELEY g. Co.
Nov. |.
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JUHN o. L \ 7,
Hgcnt at Richmond
j HOS. K. BRACE

rres'4ent -fana Insurance Company.
iii L subscriber intending for The fu.
ture To devote his undivided attention To
ihe subject OF INSURANCE thinks it rrop.r
10 add, that EF ERf loss " hicb has oc.
CURED during his agency OF The IEtpa
Oitice, Tor The last Is yeus, has been
lbet"!ly adjusted and settled by him, to
The satisfaction Of the parties Insured.
JOHN o LAY,
-7ssat -IItna Insurance CsmDany.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
FIRE E,ssass'aMcc COMPANY!
TH r. ET'NA

ARE continuing to take risks inTown
and Country on Dwelling Houses, Stores,
manufactures, Mills and other Build .
inss. and on Furniture, Libraries, Wear
ing Apparel, Stocks of Goods, Machine
Iy, and the Stock of Mills and Manu-.
factories, as well as on most other de.
sefIPtions of insurable property. The
terms will in all cases, be made as IA
foraole, as can be obtained at any other
good Office. Applications TO be made
esther personally, OF by letter, TO the
Agent at Richmond.
-INIINr
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22
s 900 EsECvV AE2Es.

RAN AW AY from
the subscriber about the
18Th CT November last, a
negro boy named WILL
Ii A Nj, generally called
VIII, he is 8 feet 10 l-2
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22

Oct Is, 1888.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-07-28

the humble follower in the hayward footsteps
Of her once favored SON." She viii choose
to lead; and her first " lootsicp" will be,
return Of 80 representatives, out Of 40, to
Congress. The reader may rely upon il, this
is true prophecy.
THE SouTm VISTA gentleman just ar
rived from the South informs US that, two
steamboats,, loaded with passengers, congre-
gated from several States, on their way to the
North, came up the Mississippi in company.
A vote being taken, it was found that only one
solitary individual, out Of 800 or 400 passen-
gers was in favor Of the present administration.
The preference was given to Mr.. Clay. Ecce
signun.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-07-28
ITEMS.

M l.. Davis, Esq. the biographer of Col Burr, will
put TO press in October the Private Journal OF that
individual in France. 1t is said by the New York
Courier to contain many important disclosures and
much amusing gossip.
A letter dated Jefferson, Camden County, (Ga.)
July g. says:-Clark & Udars store was destroyed
by fire with $4,000 worth Of merchandise. They
were fully insured.
The Hon. John Quincy Adams, the distinguished
representative in Congress from Plymouth district
arrived at his seat in Quincy, on Thursday evening
last.
The steam packet Neptune was sold at Charleston
on the l1h inst. a, public auction BY VIM. A. Cad-
well & Sons, and was bought by the New Steam
Packet Company" for the sum Of $4,000
Charles North carpenter, in Allen street, on
Thursday, threw himself into the cstern, and was
shortly hooked up BY the collar but he detached
himself quickly and dove down again, and kept I'M
der water until he effected his purpose.
Capt James Laihrop, formerly clerk to T. M.
Wadsworth N. Orleans has absconded from that
CITY, taking with him large amount of money, say
between seven and eight thousand dollars, one
fourth of which is offered reward to the person
recovering it.
U. States Bank money was at 10 a IL cents. prem.
at Nashville on the 9Th inst. ; specie the same; New
Orleans paper at four five per cent. prem.
The Natchoches Herald, hitherto Van Buren,
paper, has hoisted the Wing flag. 1t says, our Pc
nitence for past errors is competele the publicity
which we give it be the test of our sincerity"
wholesale dealer in counterfeit money from the
State of New York, by the name Of Reynolds was ar
rested last week in Huron county, Ohio by Deputy
Sheriff Culver with about $1,000 in counterfeit bills
in his possession. He was committed TO Huron jail
The Baltimore American states that almost imme-
diate relief may be afforded to persons imprudently
drinking too much cold water duringthe no, weather
by administering fifteen drops OF spiritas sails in
about wine glass of any kind of spiruous liquors.
South Carolina has formed State Temperance
Society. A Convention assembled al Columbia the
Sd and ith inst Many districts were represented.
Hon. Job Johnson was chosen President of the So
cety.
The Legislature Of Wisconsin Territory, in its
late session, resolved that Alexander McGregor, a
late member Of the House, but who had resigned,
probably TO avoid the consequences OF hiScorruption,
guilty of receiving bride in his official charac-
ter Of legislator and was therefore, unworthy OF the
confidence of the House.
Under the head Of multpm in parrO, the Carrolton
Louisiana Enquirer has the following unforuna e
leading item in illustration, we presume, OF the latin
motto:
THE United States Treasury is bankrupt ~
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-07-28

Singular Case of Somnambul,sm. AT a late hour a
few nights back. Samuel Lodcr, Waterman attached
to Captain Knapp's district, heard the breaking OF a
pane Of glass in house in Rvingon street, and the
next moment heard two three more panes Of glass
being broken in the same house. Surprising that some
persons were in the act Of committing burglary, Mr..
Loder fastened to the house and behcld hanging
by his hands from the window stool Of the room Of a
three story house, and kicking rously at the window
beneath him, which was tho Of the glass being
broken Mr.. Loder called loudly TO the man, but re-
ceived no answer and it Immediately occurred TO him
that he was somnambulist, He therefore knocked at
the door, and woman shortly to one of the win
dows, to whom Mr.. Loder spoke in low voice. and
told her to open the door without loss Of time, which she
did accordingly Mr. oder then obtained the assistance
of two and went up stairs softly into the room. and
laid hold Of the and pulled him in and found that
he fast asleep. After a considerable time spent in
rubbing him and pulling his limbs they succeeded in
awakhg him he of totally unaware OF what
had occurred. He however recollected that he had
been dreaming, and imagined himself walking through
the back door into the yard Had he fallen from the
place where he hanging he must in all human pro-
liability have been instantly killed, as independent Of
the height il from the ground, there iron
picket fence close the lower windows Of the house,
which he have inevitably struck in his fallN
Y Jour. Of Com. 49,.