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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-16
Land for Sale.

IN obedience to a decree of the Cir.
cult Superior Court of Law and Chance.
ry Tor Augusta county pronounced at the
adjourned term. on the 9th day of FeD.
ruary. 1895, in cause therein depen-
ding between Samuel Moale, Trustee of
Samuel and Robert Purviance. plaintiff,
against John Mitchell. sheriff of Lewis
county, administrator of Henry Purvi>
ance, dec, Samuel J. Donaldson and 9TH
ers, defts., shall on the 9Th day of
SEPTEMBER, 1888, proceed to sell,
land continue from day to day until the
whole is sold at public auction to the
highest bidder III the town Of Weston,
Lewis county, Va.
The following Tracts of Land,
TO wit: 1900 acres lying OH Pocatalico
river; 81 ,S75 acres on Big Elk river, in
tracts of from one TO five hundred
this tract is supposed to. contain Iron
Ore and Mineral Coal in great abun-
dance. lis clothed with an abundance
of good timber the river is the line for
gig miles. afording fine water pow>
er and safe navigation to Charleston,
distance ofabout 50 miles.
10000 acres Oh Hughes river. about
one half in Wood. the residue in Lewis
county; the river flows through this :ract
for eighteen miles aiIording fine water
power, and safe navigation TO Parkers~
burg, distance of sixty or seventy miles
by water. This tract is cut up by actual
surveys, into 80 plantations of conveni-
ent sizes, many of which are finely i'm.
proved, with good buildings, orch.
ards. &C., and all well supplied with
The best of good cool spring water there
are two good grist and saw mills OH this
property. The one occupied by MIR.
Webb, is supposed to excel any mill in
Western Virginia. This land is finely
timbered, and well adapted to farming
and grazing, and lies in fine healthy
part Of Western Virginia.
And, on TUESDAY, the 25th day of
1898, shall sell in the town
of Middlebourne, in Tyler county, 900
acres of land, lying on Middle Island
Creek, upon which Moses Williamson,
John adams, William Smith, and Lewis
Bond, now reside.
Also at Point Pleasant. in the county
Of Mason, on MONDAY the first day
of October, 1888, shall sell 4, 200 acres
in small tracts, occupiedby Messrs. James
Capehart, Walter Newman, or those
under him, James Peck, John
Lewis, Thomas Kincaid, Jacob Peck,
George Lewis, Peter Peck, Nehemiah
Rogers, J. Newman, Henry Capehart,
James Roseberry, Samuel Zircle, Mi
chael Zircle, Joseph Window. Cyrus
Blake, Adam Wetselt, Robert Mitchell
and others; upon the upper part of these
lands, is good bank ofmineral coal.
The sales TO continue from day 10
day, until all are sold; and upon the
following terms, to wit: one fourth of
the purchase money to be paid in hand,
one fourth in one year, one fourth in
two years, and one fourth in three years,
the purchaser giving bond with ap-
proved security, and lien upon the
land to secure the payment of the defer
red instalments.
The title to all the lands offered for
sale is good. they being held by pre-emp-
ton and military grants, and having
been in actual possession for upwards Of
thirty years.
JAMES NJ. CAMP, Commissioner.
august 8. 1888.
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Flour Inspector
WANTFD

The office OF Inspector in the Town
OF Charlottesville, will be vacated on the
LIST Monday in October next-Any per-
son wishing TO obtain the office can get
any Information wanted by applying to
VALENTINE, FRY, 81 Co.
Charlottesville, Alb. Aug. l6, 1888.
90 The Rockingham Register, ,ciA insert
the aboue 81 and charge this office.
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Agcnt Atna Insurance C3mpany.

Having been appointed agent for the
above mentioned society for the town
Of Siaunton, and County of Augusta, l
will receive propositions to insure pro-
perry OF the various kinds therein refer
ed to. For information as TO the ability
of the society to comply with its en-
gagements reference may be had to any
Of the merchants or gentlemen of Rich>
Riond, OF to A. II. II. Stuart, Esq. Of this
place. WIN. S. ESKRIDGE.
Stanton, July 10, 1888.
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AUGUSTA SPRINGS.
TO THE PUBLIC.

Understanding that there is report
IN circulation, that there is no accommo>
.dation at the Stribing or Augusta
Springs, take this method to inform
those who may wish to visit the
Springs, that can accommodate eighty
or hundred visiters very genteely and
at the moderate price OF six dollars per
week Servants and Horses, half price.
JOHN V. GIBBS.
Augu,t 16, 1881
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Valuable Real Estate
FOR SALE

Will be offered at public sale, on the
last day of August instant, on the premi-
ses, in Bath county, Virginia, that
TRACT OF LAND,
known by the name of the Healing
Tract, containing 4lG Acres, more Or
less, 60 acres of which are cleared, and
IN cultivation; and has on it small frame
DWELLING HOUSE, BARN, and
other necessary outhouses, but somewhat
out OF repair. On this Tract there is
separate survey of ONE ACRE, on
which there is Mineral Spring, which
has long since been converted into a
Bath, by the use of which, many perma-
nent cures have been effected, and has
now Bath house over it. Only one
moiety Of said Acre and Bath will be
sold. There are also several other Mi
neral Springs on said Farm, which can
easily be converted into Baths, and have
been used to as great advantage as the
above. The land is well timbered, and
there are several good Saw Mills in the
vicinity, which will render the improve
ment OF said Springs and Farm very con,
venient; and any enterprising person
disposed 10 speculate, would find il TO be
advantageous to purchase said property.
1t lies within three miles of the ceiebrat
ed Hot Springs, and within eight of the
Warm Springs. The soil of the land is
limestone, and inferior to none in the
vicinity in which it lies 1t is also well
supplied with never failing springs of
cold water. 4 father description is
deemed unnecessary, as we give a few
certificates in preference, of the above
named Bath. One-:hird of the purchase
money in hand will be required and the
balance as may be agreed on at the timn
OF sale, and will be accommodating de
indisputable title will be given to the
purchaser. The above sale will be
promptly attended to by the subscribers,
or one who may be chosen, and legally
authorized to act thereon.
ELISHA ". STONESTREET,
ANDREW SKIDMORE.
RIGHT II. STONESTREET
THOMAS .STONESTREET.
august 8, 1888.
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0asz1&ss&aS Sd ounger Cattle, IUU or i2O
Hogs, considerable quantity of Grain
of different kinds, or ? Wagons, and
perhaps other articles.
To the lands there is unquestionaole
title ; and as TO their quality, no lands in
the county are preferable. They are
easily divisible into three tracts, and will
be SO arranged if purchasers express
desire for it. For them one third Of the
purchase money will he expected in
hand, and for the remainder such defer
red payments as may be notified on the
day of sale. For the personal property,
credit of three or four months for all
purchases of $40 and upwards, and for
all under that, cash.
AS l have good many creditors, and
wish earnestly to give them entire salts
faction, invite their attendance. The
sale will take place at the house of the
late Captain Robertson, on Middle Riv-
er. WIN. r. STUART.
August 2, 1885,
aeSsAssa ALL those indebted to me
WGES are requested to make pay
ment before the August court, as longer
indulgence cannot be given
VIM. r. STUART.
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800 e4cs'eS OF Zeysasg.

lying on Back Creek, in the County of
Augusta, it being moietv of tract
containing GOO Acres, formerly held by
said Nicholas, with G.. p. Stevenson, as
tenants in common, but has been by a
decree of the Chancery Court divided.
The title to the above property is be-
lieved to be good but the trustees will
convey none other than is vested in them
by the deed OF trust from said Nicholas.
GEORGE ESKRIDGE.
August f6, 1898.
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| do certify that ] was grievously af-
hicted with letter worm. which appear.
ed to be spreading over me, and by H.
sing the Healing Springs, the property
OF Butler Stonestreet, deceased, am en-
tirely relieved therefrom.
THOS. SITLINGTON.
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CASH FOR WHEAT.

We will give fair prices for about so,
OOO bushels of Wheat, delivered at Coles
Mill, or to us at Scottsville, Abemarle.
STAPLES, TYLER, g. Co.
August lG, IS3S-5n.
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y assassbHe Lands
FOR SALE.
July 10.
ZAS

-, WILL be sold on The premises, on
thursday the 18th day of September
Sss 44ssss next. to the highest bidder that
'sSs S3sgg!!s desirable TRACT OF LAND
~ lying within one mile of Flncas-
tie, decreed to the heirs of LydiaPeck by
the Superior Court Of Augusta county,
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3G5 ACRES 9

Sixty five Of which is excellent bottom
land, and the balance good upland, near>
Iy all level. One third of the purchase
money TO be paid in hand, and the bal.
ance in two equal annual pay ments.
MARTIN McFERRAN, Agt.
Tor the heirs of Lydia Peck.
August g. ids
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agent at Richmond.
IHOS. X. BRACE,

President Atna Insurance Company
THE subscriber intending for the fu-
ture TO devote his undivided attention to
the subject Of Insurance thinks it proper
to add, that EVERY loss which has oc-
Cured during his agency OF the HGtpa
Office, for the last is years, has been
literally adjusted and settled by him, to
the satisfaction of the parties insured.
JOHN @. LAY,
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9.

eSsSFS2S5ls54 vi IL lnCHeS mpn, OF
dark complexion, has stoppage in his
speech and when confused, stammers n
little !; his front teeth are sound and tol>
erably white; he is 90 years old, slender
made, and somewhat sharp in his visage );
he has fine high forehead, his hair thin
and l think unusually fine j; he has some
scars about his face that were occasioned
by burn when child, think also one
on his neck or jaw far back his hands
also have been burnt and have scars on
one or both, or have rough appearance
for boy of his age; he is left handed
naturally /; his foot is unus ualIy large OF
long for boy Of his size.
He took with him when he went of
a suit of new homemade dark grey leans
clothes. l will give the above reward if
taken out Of the State, or 500, iftaken
in the State:
]. CRAWFORD.
Staunton, August 8. 1888.
The Romney mtelHgencer, Kana,oha
Banner, and Hagerstoyn Torch Light,
wiH please insert the ADORE for q ,oeeks
and charge this office.
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ANasNS fO2. Safe.
l will sell my lands in Augusta. The
tract where lived on Middle River, of
GH5 ACRES.

in good heart and condition, with. L
think, more domestic conveniences than
upon any farm in the county-Another
tract about mile from the former, call
cd the dickson tract. of about
z 100 A G. II L S
Another on the North River, with Saw
Mill &c. about
100 ACRES.
and my MILL and 90 or Us ACRES
OF LAND near Staunton.
In my absence from the county, the
lands will be shown by my son who
lives upon the first named :ract, or by
the tenants OIL the others. For terms,
application may be made to Addison
Cochran, Esq. of Augusta.
CHAS. A. STUART.
August 2. IS3S-tf
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I'HEE NITNA
FIRE Insurance Company

ARE continuing to take risks inTown
and Country,on Dwelling Houses, Stores,
Manufactures, Mills and other Build
ings, and on Furniture, Libraries, Wear
ing Apparel, Stocks of Goods, Machine
ry, and the Stock of Mills and Manu-
factories. as we'll as on most other de-
scriPtions of insurabIe property. The
terms will, in all cases, be made as ia
vorable as can be obtained at any other
good Office. Applications 70 be made
either personally, or by letter, to the
Agent at Richmond
JOHN 0, LAY,
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PUBLIC SALE.

In pursuance OF a Decree of the Cir
cult Superior Court OF Law and Chance.
~, Tor Augusta County, pronounced on
the Goth day of June, 1888, in cause
therein depending between Jno. Church
man, Executor OF Walter H. Tapp, dec d.
plaintiff, and the Widow and Children
OF said Walter II. Tapp, decd. defendants
will be sold at public auction, to the
highest bidder. on Saturday the 10Th
day of September next, on the premises,
the following real estate to wit:
A TRACT OF LAND,
estimated to contain ABOUT 136 a
CRES, situated three miles north of
Stanton, adjoining the lands of Chap.
man Johnson, Esq, Welsh's heirs snd
others. upon which there is a good two
story BRICK HOUSE, a good HITCH.
EN-, BARN. and STABLES, and a
young ORCHARD.
One fourth Of the purchase money will
be required in six months, one fourth in
twelve months, one fourth in two ears,
and one fourth in three years, the pur.
chaser giving bond with approved secu>
rity, aud lien upon the land for the
purchase money as additional security.
Possession will be given on the day of
sale. JOHN CHURCHMAN,
Ex'or. of Walter II. Tapp, decd.
August l6.
WILL be sold also, at the same time
and place, the interest of Walter Fl.
Tapp's estate in all the Corn now grow.
ing on the above described land, and on
Saturday the 25th day Of the present
month, i will sell before the door ofthe
Eagle Tavern, in Staunton, 146 l-2
bushels of good Wheat, and S5 bushels
OF good Rye. Terms will be made known
on the day of sale.
JOHN CHURCHMAN.
August l6-4t
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O- The sick all taking Goelicke's Matchless Sara
tive whchs astonishing Europe and America, With lite
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@NN. ESTHeAY.-Taken up
N4fS on the 9th of this month, by
James Wright, of this county, on his land
an Estray SORREL MARE, with blaze
in her fuce, and two small white spots On her
neck-about six years old, and about Ii l 9
hands high. Appraised TO $50.
EXtract-Tes,e,
JEFFERSON KINNEY, C. &C.
August 10, lS3S-3l*
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Land for Sale.

Will be sold by the subscriber as "a
gent for the trustees OF Col. Wilson G.
Nicholas, on Saturday the 25th day Of
August instant, on the premises, for cash,
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IG0gJEsWAgRg w0OE.
For Sale by the subscriber.
b. CRAWFORD.
Staun!on, August 9, 1888.
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5000 REV RID.

RAN AWAY from
the subscriber about the
18th Of November last, a
negro boy named Will
LA nj, generally called
Will. he is 5 feet 10 10
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Dr. ID. S. Rowland,- Sir, About the middl. Of Julv
of the Machless Sauatiye for which perceived Won
agent, aud which protested TO be remedy for
Consumption.
As my wife then fast wasting away with fins dread
fu disease, and family ply daily aud an
iousy cndeavorns to her to health without
stepped over To his house and asked him had any
Jeeions to her taking tnis medicine replied that
she perfectly willing Mrs Sherwood should tke that
or any other medicine she might choose but he thought
could do her good, her itngs rapidly
and no human means could sare herr STILL as drown
ing person VIII catch at straw and The Sanave being
commended by three phi, stefan. had used i, in their
practice, she concluded give trial sen, and pur-
chased VIAL which she commenced taking three
day, giving free indulgence to her appetite according
the directions By pursuing this COURSE she suffered con,
siderabi for the first eight ten days. she was short
y able to eat and drink freely without the
fence.
Within four weeks from her first using the medicine hes
feeb and began put on new and
she has been gaining from day until
incn to The utter asion hmcn of family physician and
friends. She is now ENJOYING comfortable fibou~ no,
Perec state Of health, able be about house and
tend church.
Mrs Sherwood and myself arc both fully of opinion and
so are all who know her remarkable
LIE to the sdnGtre aud there probably many con-
sumPtre persons in the United States. have yet
heard of this medicine measures ought speedily
doP,ed to have it more generally known.
number Of in this neighborhood, understand
are taking for other serious complaints with very
thi,k going to the South, with my family, sone,im,
this fall and III do, will proclaim the
Sanative IN that quarter for although rhysi
Clans here actively opposed do sincerely believe
IT saved my wife from opening grave.
IL you think this letter Will the public good you
are at liberty to publish 1t. Respectfully, &c.
II. +. SHERWOOD.
Testimony No. 2.
Extract from the Essex Register, published in Salem,
Massachusetts,
GERMAN SANATIVE.
The Agents for the sale of this invaluable Medicine in
this city, have in Their possession, many instances which
have already been voluntarily made them OF the benefit
resulting from its Inqlrers be directed to the
individuals by calling at the Bookstore of the Agents.
lyESS JEWErT, 1913 Essex street.
Testimony No ,.
certificate from three members of the MEDICAL PRO-
FESSlON, in Germany, IN Europe
a, e. eGS c. e. e. 60
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PUBLIC SALE

ON Thursday the Odd day of August
next. | will offer for sale all my LANDS
lying along the Middle River, in the
county of Augusta. consisting of
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500 ACRES.

of first character tor soil and condition. =
At the same time and place. I will offe
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THE
M1fCEaEeSs SslrladiVe.

Invented by the immortal Louis oon Go.Iicke, NJ d.
Of Germany, Europe,
l'assonhing the World with its Mighty vic,oric. over
many fearful diseases, which have ncura
Ole hy physicians IN age being the VALUABLE
r and the most understandable in its operations
oil any ever prepared by human hands Medicine obtain
ed equally from the animal mineral and Vegetable King
doms thus possessing a{a5-IHREE FOLD fOWER-sG};
n medicine OF more value to Mankind than the United
Treasures, Of our Globe and for winch have
cause to bless the benehcent hand Of kind Providence
Incidence which begin. TO be Valued Physicians who
have heretofore opposed il, who daily witnessing
astonishing cures ofmany whom they had resigned the
gr.spof the UNSUITABLE GRAYE!!-a precious and
powerful Medicine which has thoroughly filed great
vacuum in the hfateria medca thereby proved
TO be the conqrlcrer Of PHYSICIANS.
Dose OF the Sarative-For Adults, drop for Chill
dren, half drops for infants quarter drop The drsc-
tons explain the method of taking the portions, and
contain history Of the Medicine aal its distinguished in
ytntor.
Price three s onethrd riI Dollars, (a SOY per half
ounce.
iSo!dby BENZ f. GR17H4aHo of Green.
DiHe, Agent for augusta County, Ia.
letter IRON II. r. Sherwood, ESP, of New York.
q 8 8 8 8 g 8
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Will be offered at public sale, on the
last day of August instant, on the premi
ses, in Bath county, Virginia, that
TRACT OF LAND.
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some II or 10 E--,-~
excellent Horses w a..sFd
~ large Cattle ssNess.~I2z,ISs,,
SSsSscSe'tssS<>csslH
"a ununner Cn4ilc iNn IOl
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useful knowlsdse. through The mrdium
Of books or otherwise. be increased. II
10 The proHd bazsI Of our cauntfy that
her sons are not mere machines. made 10
P0rlorm certain extent Of work. and in
capable Of any Thing more. Her prnduc-
ing classes are intelligent and rejecting.
AMI possess the appreciation intended by
our Maker 10 attach 10 usefulness. The
mechanic Of America 10 mol the operative
Of Europe. but merits lie respect due 10
all whose practical ability 10 serve their
fellow men 10 only equalrd by the zeal
aud intelligence viii which they do H."
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Frm tae Norfolk Beacon.
TRADES VS.. PROFESSIONS.

TRADES VS.. PKUFESSIUNS.
We have more than once called the
attention of parents to the propriety Of
bringing up their sons in knowledge Of
some trade, instead OF hanging them on
the outskirts OF some Of the professions,
or driving them oil 10 the West in the
capacity Of clerks. The antipaahy to
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II lacks half an hour Of full noon. The
Indian children have left their sports on
the frozen river, aud stand silent abnut
the door Of the council house. The
warriors are met in judgment, the club,
whose blow upon the earth is the note
for;dea,h, stands by the side Of the great
war chief, the Decp-river. Opposite,
IRE the pale priest. and the wondering
but nat una4nIca hoy Emanuel.
An aged Wyandot chief rises--a long
'reI I..e I'd Of the French. /" Brother"
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had not been Of this fact be(nrc hnl il confirmed
hun the more in the propriely Of his motion lie could
not Withdraw his motion 10 Gv The resolution On the table
-. ai3noi?i nIadn several remarks v9r d. the
resolution, which then laid upon the table
EXTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
On motion Of hr. SEGAH, the report Of the Commit
tee this subject, taken up
Mr. Lucas being entitled 10 The floor, addressed the
House some length in opposition 10 the reportwhen
he had concluded.
On motion of ilr PEYroy, The subject was laid upon
The table and the House proceeded 10 take up the bills
the liable.
The bill 10 incorporate the Holidays Cove Turnpike
COmpamY:
This bill being called up motion oil MIR ARR, and
the amendment Of the Srnatc having been read, MI
moved tia; Tic House disagree with the amendment {"
the Senate
Mr.. HAYMoxD hoped the House would ngree 10 ms
motion. and disagree Mr.. II. then explained The nature
of the BILL and adverse 10 the amendment OF 'e
Senate.
The question on disagreement being TAKEN was DE
cided in the aisrmaiIvr-aves to, mol counted
Sn The House disagreed with the SENATE amendment
The amendment ui The Senate 10 the effect tlhl INC
Company shond not he Incorporated until "one,'hh {"
the capital paid in. instead of lone fourth, Us thi
bill had it, by another Amendment the clause OF Inc
bill! authorizing the Subscription OF the Stale Tor t"o
flths Of line stuck. stricken out
To both these amendments from the Senate, The Hnus.
disagreed
On motion Of Mr.. DicEr"sos. the House adjourned