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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
The Thorough Bred Horse
SHYLOCK

Will stand the ensuing season at New
Hope and Fishersville, and will be let n
mares at Five Dollars the single leap.
payable at the time of service-Eight
Dollars the season. payable at the expi-
ration OF the season-and Twelve Dol
lars to ensure mare in foai, payable
when ascertained to be in foal. Any
person putting by the insurance, aud
parting with the mare before she is as
certainea to be in foal, forleits the en-
surance money,
SHYLOCK is beautiful red sorrel,
full sixteen hands one inch high, of fine
form and appearance, aud possessing
great muscular power.
PEDIGREE.
Shylock was got by the celebrated
horse Cripple. Cripple by old Shylock.
and he BY the imported Bedford his
dam by Magog. and his dam by old Ce-
lar. Shylock's (the present horse) dam
by the celebrated old Potomac, his grand
dam by Potsos. his G G dam by old Shark
out Of Twig mare, his G g g dam by
old Fearnaught, his e gg dam by i'm
ported Jolly Roger, his g gg & dam by
imported Mark Anthony. PotSos was
got by imported Shark. his dam by inns
ported Flimnas, grand dam by imported
Fearnaught. his G g dam by Jolly Roger,
his g dam by imported Janus. Film
mas was foaled in 1855, and was import
ed into South Carolina, and got by the
celebrated South, his dam by Cygnet,
grand dam by Cartouch, e e dam by
Young Ebony. Ebony's dam by Chill
ders, tmore extensively known by Fly
ing Childers, his dam by old Eb-
ony. Ebony by Basto.
Extract Of letter from Capt William
r. Mills, Of Nottoway. Va.
CDR. McCulloch.-Enclosed you will
find true and full pedigree of your
horse Shylock. which Col. Sam'l B. Jeter
has politely furnished me. and by refer
ence to the Turf Register you will read
lily see his crosses from the first horses
England ever produced, or figure to adj
vantage in America. The owner oil
Shylock never would have him trained,
although he was advised SO to do by
many good judges"
We have several certificates from dis
tinguished gentlemen of Nottoway, es-
tablisbing the character and blood OF
Shylock, which can be seen at any time
in New Hope.
The season to commence on the Goth
day of March, and expire the Goth Of
June. All possible care will be taken
to prevent accidents. but no liabilit,
should any happen.
GEO. w. McCULLOCH,
| JAS. G. DICKINSON.
Feby, Is. lS3S-tf
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YOUNG
Admiral Nelson

WILL stand the ensuing season Oh the
premises of Thomas Baskin, about six
miles from Stanton. and one mile from
Fishersville, on the turnpike road lead.
ing from Staunton 20 Waynesboroueh,
and at Allen g. BayIor's Store, on the
road leading from Waynesborough to
New Hope. about FIVE from the former,
and four miles from the latter place.
Young Admiral Nelson is beautiful
Dun, rising 8 years old, l6 hands high.
He was got by the old Admiral Nelson
he by the celebrated runninghorse Mad
ison, Madison by the imported Diomed
his dam Priestly, by Chantieleer, he by
Wildair, and he by the imported viii
dair. Wildair's dam by the imported Jolly
Roger. and out of the imported mare
Kitty Fisher. Madison's grand dam
Rosetta, by the imported Centinel. his
great grand dam by Claudius, and he by
the imported Janus his great grand dam
the imported mare Silver. Old Admi-
raj Nelson's dam by Young Diomed. aud
out of full blooded Chickssaw mare.
Young Diomed by the imported Diomed
his dam BeIair, his grand dam by the
imported Black and All Black. Belair
was by the imported Medley, his dam
by Yorick. his grand dam by the import
ed Frarnaught. his great grand dam was
Col. Haskins's imported mare by the
Godolphin Arabian. Yorick was by
Morton's imported Traveller. and out of
the imported mare Blazel!a. Young
Admiral Nelson's dam was out of full
blooded Chickasaw mare, and she by the
old frey Dragon. Young Admiral NeI>
son is horse of great muscular power.
For further particulars see handbills,
which will be out in tine.
THOMAS BASKIN,
GEORGE BAYLOR. jr.
Feb'y %, lS3s.-tf
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The subscriber takes this method Of
informing his friends and the public gen.
orally, that he has on hand at this time
several .VeeU Carriages, and one
good second hand ditto, winch he will
sell low. Also, he is prepared at the
shortest notice to finish all kinds of We
hicles in his line; and will repair Old
Work as cheap as can be done in any
regular Coach Shop in the State. He
will keep constantly on hand some fin
ished work. He returns thanks to the
public for the patronage he has received,
and hopes by attention to business still
to receive their calls.
JUDSON MACOY.
Stanton, Feb'y /. 1888.
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NOTICE.

HE Partnership heretofore existing
between john BLAIR g. Co. at SCOTS,
vile, i'll the Grocery and Commission
business, having been dissolved, the bu-
siness will in future be conducted under
the name and firm of JoHN g. Il. r.
BLAIR. All persons having unsettled
accounts with the late firm, are respect-
fully requested TO make immediate nav.
ment, as it is highly necessary thai, tue
business should be closed.
J. 81 T. r.. BLAIR.
Scottsville. Albemarle.
Jan'y Is, 1898. Il
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VIRGINIA, to wit:

VIRGINIA, to wit:
at Rules holden in the Clerk S Office
OF the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery. for the County of Augusta,
on Monday the LIST day of January 1888.
Abraham Aughe, Piaintiff,-against
Robert, John g. Hugh Stuart, children
Of Robert Stuart, deceased, defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The defendant, Hugh Stuart, not bav-
ing entered his appearance and given Sc
curity according to the act of Assem-
bly,, and the Rules of this Court, and it
appearing from satisfactory evidence, that
he is not an inhabirant of this Common
wealth: 1t is ordered, that the said de-
PENDANT do appear here on the first day
of the next Term June the 10th, 1881
and answer the Bill of the Plaintiff ; and
that copy this order be forthwith iu-
serted in the Stanton Spectator, for two
months successfully. 81 posted a. the front
door of the Court house of Augusta coun-
ty. A copy-Teste.
N. G. KINNEY, &C.
March 8, 1888.
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Erasmus Sgs'SbZIssO,
ATTORNEY ATT LAW

Will regularly, hereafter, attend the
Superior and County Courts of Augusta.
AS Commissioner in ChaDcery, for the
Superior Court. he will also promptly
attend TO all calls for taking dispositions.
And as a general Scrivener be will
execute with accuracy and despatch,
writings of all descriptions, which may
be required.
He will be thankful to his friends for
any business, in either OF the above lines.
which they may con6de to him and will
De found In regular attendance, at his Of
flee, during the business hours OF each
week. day-Office I'd story East Wing,
new Court House. 9g- Entrance from
the alley.
March Is, IS3s-4t
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VALUABLE
Real Property
FOR SALE.

In pursuance Of a decretal order OF the
Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for the county of Augusta, pro-
nonnced Oh the 18th day of February,
1888, the undersigned, Commissioners
therein appointed. will offer for sale, at
public auction, on the premises, oil NJ on.
day the 10Th Of April next. the Real
Property in the town of Stanton be-
longing to the estate of the late Jose nh
Cowan, decd. This property consists
Of parts Of different lots, on which there
are valuable
Frame Dwelling-Hous and
Kitchen, large Brick Store
House, Stable, Smoke-House,
Granery, sc.
Being one of the most desirable pieces
of property that has been offered for sale
In Stanton for many years. This pro.
Perty will be subdivided SO as to suit
purchasers.
AT the same time and place, and in
the same manner, about
10 or IL Acres of fine Pasture Land.
lying on the Winchester road, near the
said town, will also be offered for sale.
This land will be laid off into convent.
ent sized lots.
The above mentioned property will
be sold on the following terms :-Oae
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 par
GELS sold. and bonds with good security
will be required, to secure payments.
SAMUEL CLARKE.
JOHN COWAN,
AND. b. COWAN.
March Is. 1898.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
Mr.. MICHAEL SH!REY .

TAKE NOTIcE, that OH the 7th day of
April, in the year 1898, at the tavern of
Michael CARRIER, in Stanton, I shall
proceed to take the dispositions of Gro.
Geiger, Frederick Nj. Pitlnan and 9th.
eIs. which dispositions are TO be read as
evidence in cause now depending in
the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery Ion Bath county, Oh the Chan
Gerry side thereof, in which I am plain.
tiff, and you and others are defendants.
Ifsaid dispositions are not all taken on
the above named day, they will be ad-
journed from day to day ill finished.
ALICE CAVENDISH.
March IS3S-4t.
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RGE<s ALI persons who have
WSy claims against the estate of
WALTER HI. TAPP, deceased, whe-
Their the same be due by note or open &C,
count, or whether against him as princi-
pal or security, will please give inior-
nation of the same to the subscriber,
with as little delay as practicable.
JOHN CHURCHMAN.
March Is, 1888.
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AND SECURE RAIL-
ROAD TRANSPORTATION.

SPEEDY AND SECURE RAIL-
ROAD TRANSPORTATION.
N@EATHE Winchester and Poto-
M&E mac Railroad Company is
now provided with ample means oitrans.
Portstion. and by an understanding with
the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Com.
pany can deliver Goods in Winchester
on the second. or third day at far,hest,
after they leave Baltimore. The pas,
senger train leaves Winchester every
morning at 6 A. NJ, by which travellers
can reach Baltimore or Washington ear.
ly the evening Of the same day. Return.
ing it brings passengers from either OF
these cities to Winchester by an easy
days journey-leaving Harper's. Ferry
at 3 p. Nj.
JOHN BRUCE, President.
March Z
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&zsE> THE subscribers are again
e under the disagreeable neces,
slty OF urging those whose Store account
are OF long standing to come forward and
make payment. They hope this second
notice will be attended to, and that their
iorbearance will not be presumed upon
unreasonably.
CRAIG g. MAUPIN.
Stanton, March Is, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

&mSa>ALL persons having any por-
WSy tion of the BURDEN fund are
requested 20 come forward and renew
their bonds, or make other arrangements,
with the subscriber, who has become
Administrator de bonis non of Jose oh
Burden. decd. WIN. CRAIG.
March /, 1898.
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VIRGINIA, TO wit:

VIRGINIA, to wit:
AT Rules held in the Clerks Office of
the County Court of Augusta, on the
9th day of February, 1875
James Patterson, plain:iif-against
Cyrus Western and James Western, de-
visees, and David Bell. John Bell,
William McCutchen aud Margaret his
wife, late Margaret Bell. and Sarah
Kerr heirs at law ofJames Bell, decd
aud James p Beard, Executor ofJames
Bell, deceased, defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants John Bell. William
McCutchen and Margaret his wife, late
Margaret Bell, not having entered their
appearance, and given security accord
ing to the act of Assembly, and the Rules
OF this Court, and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that they are not inhab.
i.ants of this country: 1t is ordered that
the said defendants do appear here on
the fourth Monday in April next. and
answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that
u copy of this order be forthwith insert
ed in some newspaper published in the
town OF Stanton for two months sue
eessively, and posted at the front door
of the Courthouse Of this county.
A copy-Teste
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Cpk.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
-F.4ReW & MILLS

Fs4ReW & MILLS
for sale, lying in Augusta county. seven
miles north of Stanton, on the Middle
river, stream oil never failing water.
There are 800 acres on the tract, which
lies on both sides of the river. The
land is of a good quality, and produces
well all kinds of grain or clover, equal
10, ii not superior to any in the nei Oh
borhood. This farm could be divided
into two tracts, as there are two log dwel>
ing houses oh it. one On each side Of
the river. There is on the side of the
Mill aBarn and other necessary out hous-
es: and on both sides of the river an
Orchard of fruit trees. There are $50
acres of this land cleared, and in a high
state of cultivation, all IN clover and
grain, except the meadow; the balance
well timbered. There are about six a.
cres OF meadow, and more could be made.
There is spring on one side of the riv.
er. and well of good water on the 9th.
ar side. There is good
Merchant Mill, Oil Mill, Plaster
Mill, SaaO Mill, Carding Ma
chine, and Miller's House.
The Mills are partly new. The sub
scriber thinks it unnecessary to say more
about it, as those wishing to purchase
will judge for themselves. This prop.
erty is well situated for custom of grain,
or wool, OF seed, and healthy as any in
the county.
GEORGE PATTERSON.
January d, IS3S.-tf
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S u S a III NJ "A
FOUND DRY

THE subscribers take this method of
lntorming their friends and the public
generally, that they have erected new
Foundry, on South River. near Coiner's
Mill, six miles below Waynesborough,
and one mile below Gen. Porterfield's
for the purpose of making
I'LL kinds of Castings, such
as MACHINERY, HOL-
Low WARE, SC.
The subscribers having employed the
very best Moulders, and attending al.
ways to keep a sufficient quantity of me-
tai aud coal on hand, they will be able
to execute work in the neatest and bes,
manner, and at the shortest notice.
They have also employed first rate
PATTERN-MAKER, so that persons
wishing to have castings made, and no,
having patterns, the subscribers will fur
nish the patterns on reasonable terms.
They will take Old Castings of all
kinds, for which they will give new
Castings, or pay cash, by discounting
fifty per cent.
&The subscribers would alsoinform
the public that they intend opening a
shop for the purpose of making
Ploughs g. Treshing Machines,
which they will make OH reasonable
terms for the cash.
JOHN FABER, g. SON.
Augusta county, Aug. 10, ls37-f
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II u B Lie . AL
OF
Valuable Property.

WILL be sold on Saturday the 3lst of
March inst. before the door of the
Wayne Tavern in Stanton, by virtue
OF deed of trust executed to the sub.
scribers by Jacob Peck, Sen'r, deceased,
and Of record in the County Court Office
of Augusta, for the purposes of said trust,
number of valuable Lots and Houses
adjoining the town of Staunton, consist
ing of the
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@ssass The Presbytery of Lering.
sSaSSy ton will convene, according to
adjournment, at Bethel Church, on The
LIST Thursday in April next.
). A. VAN LEAR, Stated Clerk.
IF Lexington Pres6giery:
W- The Lexington Gazette will please IN.
ser, the above notice.
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Xkz9a- Yard for Safe.

IL SH1O N eD2 az VI SGHLUs
The subscriber, wishing to remove to
the West, offers for sale bis
LANYARD PROPERTY.
in the town of Wayuesborough, on the
main street, consisting of comfortable
Dwelling House. good Kitchen and
Spring House. The TaD-Yard consists
OF twenty mine Watts, all fit for use, with
first rate Shop, Bark Mill, Bark Shed,
and good Lumber House, for keeping
Leather. Also, first rate Stable, with
sufficient room for six horses, and good
Slaughter House. and other out houses.
with first rate Garden, belonging to
the property.
He would also sell his present Stock
Of Heather in the lanyard: and a
good stock of BARK.
This property is in handsome situa>
ton, and conveniently arranged, both
as to the Dwelling House ard Tan yard,
with first rate water near the house, and
in good neighborhood for custom and
Bark. JOHN DEAL.
March |, 1888
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Notice.

Pursuant to the ordinance, I will pro-
coed on the first Monday in April to rent out
Tor the ensuing year, the Stalls in the Mar
ket House JOHN CARROI.
S:rgt. Corp. If 6ountDn.
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NOTICE..

IS The Partnership hereto
fore between the undersigned under the
style of Benjamin Crawford s. Co., ex.
pireS this day by Limitation. and all per>
sons indebted to this concern are reques.
ted to make payment. We are very
desirous to close the business without
delay. and all persons holding claims on
this concern viii please present them
for settlement to
BENZ AMIN CRAWFORD.
GEO. Nj. COCHRAN.
Staunton, Jan. !, 1888.
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The undersigned have entered into
Partnership in the
Mercantile Business.
in Staunton. They have opened in the
Store room formerly occupied by Henry
lmboden nearly opposite the Wayne Tia.
vern; and will sell their Goods for cash
or to punctual customers, on as good
terms as they can be purchased else.
where.
They have on hand superfine FLOUR.
few half barrels of BUCK WHEAT
do. SALT. CASTINGS, STONE s.
WOOD WARE.
They will take in exchange for Goods.
CORN. Bacon. OARS. &c. &c.
WIN. HI. ALLEN,
GEO. Nj. COCHRAN.
Feb'y %. 1888.
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BLAN KS.
UEOhOE L a 1 i ERSUN
January d, IS3S.-tf

Constables', Sheriff., & Clerks
Blanks-Deeds Of Bargain and
Sale Trust Deeds-Appren-
tees lndentures-Sale Bonds
Single Bonds, &C., for sale
at this office.
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"a DWELLING-HOUSF
sA TIM. K:9RD,
TH[TIBAM1BER &c

A plot of Of said Lots, laid off in the
manner in which they arc to be sold has
been made, and deposited at the Print.
ing Office, where it may be seen.
1t is needless to remark that more val.
liable property seldom has been brought
into market here. There is certainly no
situation for lanyard equal to it in
town, supplied as it is with abundant and
convenient water--while the Dwelling
house is we'll adapted either for pub.
lic house or private residence.
The terms of sale will be one third of
the purchase money in hand, one-third
in six, and the remainder in twelve
months. JACOB LEAS.
March |. JOHN C.. Sewers.
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~ e

DAVID GUTHRIE having sold his
entire Stock of Merchandise TO GEoRcE
T.. CRAIG, and wishing to settle up his
business Immediately. would respectful
~ request all persons indebted to him
either by account or otherwise, to come
forward and settle the same without fur.
Their notice.
Barterbrook, March Is.
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FARM g. MILLS
FOR SALE.

The subscriber, who is old, and wish
es to retire from public business, offers
his
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NOTICE..

HE partnership heretofore existing
under the style of C. S. LAnEy, & Co
is this day dissolved by mutual consent,
All persons indebted to the firm are re-
9uested to make payment, as it is desira-
BILE to close the business OF the firm with
out delay.
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Al 3NUe,7s Establishment
FOR RENT,
tit the Warm Springs, Bath Court
House, Targania.

House, Iarg'nia.
! have completed large and spacious
Brick house, finished off in first rate
style, and other necessary buildings.
which are we'll calculated for a Tavern
establishment. l have no hesitation in
saying that large and profitable bust
ness may be done in the above line. I
am disposed to lease on accommodating
terms. Any information that may be
required by letter will be promptly at.
tended to; but for greater certainty, TO
persons who are disposed to engage in
such business, it would be we'll to come
aud view the premises, and Judge for
themselves.
GEO. MAYSE.
March s. IS3S-4t
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A NEW
SADDLER's SHOP.

TIE subscriber returns his thanks to
the public for the liberal encouragement
he has heretofore received, and informs
them that he has again commenced the
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Mercantile Business

at BARTERBRooK. Augusta county, Va.
ana Will Keep constantly on hand large
and general assortment of Goods, Wares,
NC. which he pledges himselfto sell on
reasonable terms. All kinds of Grain
VIII be taken at cash price in exchange
Tor Goods.
GEO. E. CRAIG.
March TX 1000 -.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

IHE subscriber axes this method OIL
informing the public that he has com,
menced the
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d. GUTHRIE,
T.. S. LAREW.
Locust Grove, Augusta, Va.
March ID, 1888.
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March Is, 1885,
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-02-13
Cszenovia, June 90, 1887.
Certificate Of Robert Simpson.

THIS may certify that for long time have been
troubled with violent pain in my stomach, which
ted my strengthened reduced me so low that ny life
despaiied Of Physicians could render essential
service, and was giving away to despair, when was
persuaded with much reluctance TO try the effect of ~ H.
Downs Basamic Elixir, and il is with pleasure, graft
tudc and confidence that state that IL is my firm be-
lief that II saved my life and since have began to
use II have been gradually improving, so that can
labor and believe that # follow il up, will eventu-
ally restore me TO my former health | therefore es-
TEEN it my duty TO make this public acknowledgment
for the benefit ola suffering community.
ROBERT SIMPSON,
Fairfield, June H. 1887. az
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JOHN R.8ND.ILLS ESTATE.

S7.f7E or fremont, 1VnIiE Hon the rrobai.
D'ihnt u Rutland, -. - Court for the Dn,ric,
II Rutaud
o all per.oas concerned in the e.iatc Of John Randall
late Of Clarculon, deceased, inicstate.
GREETING.
Whereas DrSNis liULETT administrator al the estate
q said deceased propose TO render Pad account OF his
slmlnisraion, and Yrctcnt hs account against said
tate i1r slownuce ~ the Probate Court 10 be holden at
Rutland ~ said district On the lst Monday Of M,reh,
hcXi.
Thtuj0rs, You ete hereby no, fed 10 appear before
'al court OF ho tine and place siofosaido show
any you have. why the said account should be al.
% we'd.
r, Given under INV hand and tho seal Of said
u court NJ Rutland ~ said dr,rct,th "a day
February A ID. 1888
" y TOUSLEF. Register.