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100 ACRES

well timbered. aud judging from the
productions Of the soil of The farm adj
joining this tract, we may say that the
soil is tolerably good. The timber on
this tract, consists Of pine, oak, and hick y
DRY. II will, however, be sold separate
and in body. or will DC divided in lots
to suit purchasers.
There is also one other small tract Of
wood land, lying in the Chestnut Ridge,
abou; 3 IL miles from Harrisonburg.
containing about ~ acres, and adjoining
the lands Of John Dixon and others
The timber on this tract consists of oak,
hickory, and some chesnut The soil is
equal to any in its Immediate neighbor.
hood. and would we'll suit persons near
it. who wish to have a good supply of
timber. &c &c
1t is thought unnecessary 10 give any
further description Of the above named
tracts OF lands as it is supposed that per-
sons who wish to purchase will examine
tor themselves. A.. Smith, ESQ, who
resides on the farm, will at any time show
the lands. &c.
The titles to the above lands are good.
The dover will be relinquished. Terms
made known on the day of sale by the
Heirs, or their legally authorized agent
or agents.
MARY KISER,
JOHN j. RIFE.
March Ii. 1895
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FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS. !
Extract Of letter from Edwin o. Hall, Mss
sionary Printer at the SandWich Islands.
HoNoLULu, Oahu, June %, 1893.
"Since have been here I have printed q
great variety OF books and other Printing,
including about half of the first edition OF
10 600 copies; also the old Testament as far
as Psalns in tho Same edition. I hope we
ehaIl he able to give the people the whole
Bible this year, but that is not certain. II
i. not Gil translated yet. After 1 get the
Bible through, do not know but we shall
find II a duty To go to the Colombia river,
partly on account OF Sc health, and partly
10 start small Office in the Nez Perces
Mission Of tho Board, west OF the Rocky
Mountains. They have written 10 us for an
old press and few type, which our mission
have decided 10 let them have. II is about
80 days sail from here to the Colombia, and
they reside inland 2 OF 300 miles.
The state of religion among this people 10
very favorable. The Lord seems to remove
every obstacle from the path Of the mission,
and is pouring out his Spirit all over the is
lands, as has never been witnessed before
II has got SO common to hear Of hundreds
being baptized of once, that was hardly
surprised to hear few days ago, that 100
were propounded for admission to tho church
at Hilo, OF which brother Coon is pastor, al.
though he has admitted GOO or more within
six or eight months. Br. Lyons has baptized
about 200 within year, and large numbers
have also been added 10 most OF the other
churches. II has been q good year 10. Zion,
and We hope the gracious visitations will be
continued till this whole people are convert.
ed to the Lord. The people still appear to
have ahear,ng ear"
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6merica Vespucci Globe states that
immediately after the reading OF tho repor,
in tho Senate. from the Committee on Pub,
lie Lands. which was adverse, for Cons'itu>
tioDal reasons, TO the prayer Of A merica Yes,
pucci Tor "corner OF land" national sub
scription was commenced for her benefit, to
Do applied towards procuring her a home
and support in the United States. Senators
from every quarter OF the Union subscribed
The amount was received by Mr.. Haight,
the Sergeant. at arms et the Senate, and
presented to her. Many others placed in
the hands OF MIR. Haigh., other sums to be
presented to her: among whom we have
heard the names Of the Judges Of the Su-
preme Court, several members o the House
Of Representatives,, and some citizens. This
10 the commencement OF the national sub,
scriptioo recommended by The report of the
Committee on Public Lands, and which, we
presume, 10 now open TO nil the citizens,
who. in the language of The report, may
wish to aid in the procuring Of that home
which Madame Vespucci desires among US,
md which Congress could not grant.
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A NEW AND IMPORTANT I
NICK EEVEReS
CRAM zZla'eSNialQ
A N ID CT e A MING MACHINE

subscriber having oOsiasd letters patent for his
NOW PREPARED furnish them to who wish purchase He
ines now in use He has several in successful operation all
with
the
hesh clean do to
heshng
clean and 400 bushels Wheat
light the and the clean much
the cah
be seen at his shop in sa1nOn where he
made the best and
sell
terms All orders will be thankfully received
&5% The subscriber all
parts APPRECIATION
MATHEW M'KEEVER
Staunon (Va) March 81, ~ ~
The Plough Manufacture continued usua-A general
sormen hand which will be sold country pro-
duce MATHEW MKEEVER.
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CERTfFICATEs.

We, the undersigned, certify that we
have had Mr.. Mathew M'keever's new.
ly invented patent Threshing and Clean.
ing Machine in use on our farms, and
we threshed and cleaned from tive hun
dred and fifty to 300 bushels of Wheat
per day, with the same number of hands
and horses that we have had to work
the common threshing machine hereto.
fore-and we consider this machine one
Of the greatest time.saving and labor.sa-
wing machines we have ever had in use.
We consider it valuable improvement,
and recommend it to the public.
GEORGE w. CRAW FORD,
SILAS III. SMITH,
w. J. d. BELL,
JAMES BELL,
D. w. PATTESON.
Staunton, January IL, 1889.
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TRY, TRY AGAIN.

Tie lesson you should heed,
Try. try again;
II ct first you don't succeed,
Try, try again
Then your courage should appear,
For if you will persevere,
You will conquer never fear
Try, try sgain;
Once, or twice, though you should fail,
Try, try again;
II you should The least prevail,
Try, try again;
II We strive, It's no Disgrace,
Though VIC may not win the race;
What should you do in the case?
Try, try again.
lfyou find tho task is hard,
Try, try again;
Time will bring you your reward,
Try, try again;
All that other folks can do,
Why with patience should not you?
Only keep this rule in view,
Try, TRY AGAIN.
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II A lilo RI NC


TAKES this opportunity of returning
his thanks TO the citizens of Staunton,
and OF Augusta county generally. for the
very liberal encouragement which he
has received and would inform them tina
he has made every arrangement for the
satisfactory management of his enlarged
business. He has secured the services
OF number Of competent workmen.
and hopes by his unwearied attention to
business to be able to render entire sat-
isfaction to all his customers. He has
received the
Fail s. W'Infer Fashions
for 1888 s. 80. @-A full suit of
clothes will be made at any time in
twenty four hours. il desired.
Stauhton, Nov'r 90, 1888.
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Hands Wanted.

The subscriber wishes to employ three
or four good hands. to work on the a
bove Machines; to whom liberal wages
will be given; and as he superintends
and directs the whole process, previ-
Gus knowledge OF machine making is not
inportaut,a good use of tools, steady ha-
bits and industry are the qualifications
requisite, and only such as possess them
need apply. M. M'KEEVER.
March 81
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THE WELL BRED HORSE.
YOUNG MURAT,

Young Murat, a beautiful dark 6av,
i6 bands high, and ofcommanding form
and appearance, will stand the ensuing
season, one half Of his time at my stable
in Wsyuesborough, and the other half
at the stable Of MIR. Geo. Nj. KoiDer, on
Long Meadows; and will be let TO mares
on accommodating terms bg- For par
ticu!ars, see handbilI..
GEORGE w. DEAL.
Vaynesborough March 2l-3t
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We. the undersigned. have examined
MIR. M. M'Keever's newly invented
patent Threshing and Cleaning Machine,
and consider it valuable improvement.
The iabour saved by it in cleaning the
grain as it is threshed, without any ad.
ditional force.is an advantage well worth
the consideration Of farmers. We fully
concur in the quantity threshed. with
the above gentlemen. and we have no
doubt but more could have been thresh.
ed under more favorable circumstances.
THOS. ]. NICHE.
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD,
NICH'S. C. KINNEY,
S. NJ. WOODWARD,
WM. ii. ALLEN.
JOHN C.. SOW Frs.
March 81
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HOUSE AND LOT
1T s1UCTZO".

THE subscriber vii! offer at public
auction in the town Of Waynesborough
on Monday the 9Th day o: April next,
the HOUSE e. LOT now occupied by
James P. Hopson. formerly owned and
occupied by John Bowyer. The house
is good two story brick building near
ly new. There is also, blacksmith
shop and stable on the lot, and is desira.
bic property, situated OF main street in
the business part Of the town. Said
property will be sold without reserve ::
one.fourtb Of the purchase money to be
paid in hand, the remainder in three
annual payments. well secured. Phe
sale to take place on the lot at one O.
clock, P. NJ. and possession to be given
on the day of sale, ii required.
D. GUTHRIE.
March 21,-3t
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NOTICE..

ALL person having claims against the
Estate OF WIN. &. Dudley, decd, will
please make them known to the SUBJ
scriber and all persons indebted to said Es-
tate, will please make payment, as il is
desirable that the affairs Of said estate
should be settled as speed ly as possible.
r. II. DUDLEY, admir-.
March %, 1899
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Quite Picturs!-The Warrenion' Times
thus sketches the Richmond Enquirer:

bpuo oketCneb Inc hlCnmOnu enquirer.
When the first came upon the stage, bun.
died up in his conservative over coat, ILL.,.
concealing the locofoco figure, his actions
were dubious, bis bows were awkward, his
position was wretched. There he stood
between his divided party. Professed cons
serva,ive. but practical locotoco; the cum
,eciiog link between the rowdy outright and
the demi.gen,leman. Hc was scorned by
tives, md dsrided by the Wings.
This halfway business, we saw could not
last long. His conservatism we knew must
60 20 pot. Accordingly we have seen him,
on the late occasion, in full asssmblage Of
tho whole State, like Billy Button in the
Flying Wardrobe, cast off first his conser-
va.ive great coat-then his long tail blue
then his waistcost-then his sham-his sham
oYain-another sham another -another yet,
q Sham ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS shnm--a
sham-Hsavsns! what Inass of shams dis
guissd his fair proportions! Behold him
now dsnuded Of his cumbrous conservatism!
How free bis motions! How natural end
unconstrsinsd! With the buoyant spirit Of
youth, be bounds into the box OF his sub
treasury coach and, with light heart and
thin pair OF brooches. this most accomplish.
ed whip rattles his machine over The nation,
rsskl:'s Of its "dsstructi.s properties" and
"rspolutionary isndencies."
How strange! A professed conservative
driving tbs sub-treasury stage! Imagine a
poor way -faring Wing to stop him in his
mad drive, with halloo driver! you have
dropped your way bill handing him paper
which reads thus:
Erom Richmond Enquirer oflast fs H.
eve mfr. Ritchie) can have no sIierns.
tive, we dare not hesitate between our coun.
try and our party. This odious sub.treasu-
~ scheme must be resisted at all hazards
and every sacrifice. We view i, with no.
~ horror! Whilst il will PROSTATE the best
intsrests Of our country, ito tendency is sub.
versive Of every principle of republicanism.
II 10 ruinous and revolutionary"
damn the way,bill!" shouts this reck
less driver, and crack goes the whip, and
round the wheels.
"rhis is 6ction-ihough the Enquirer
has expressed itself strongly against The sub
treasury.-E. Spec.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-04-04

Al recent election for beIl-man in
town in Worcester, Eng land, the niece Of
the late incumbent was a candidate. Oh.
jections being made to her because she was
woman, she replied, "God bless you, sir,
that's no reason-haven't we ,uomar for a
king ?" The simplicity and READINGS. of the
reply admitted her az a candidate, and on
show of hands she was unanimously elected.
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166 ACRES.

about one hundred Of which are cleared,
the balance well timbered. The land
is in good state of cultivation, and is
very productive. There is OH this land
some good meadow. The improvements
are comfortable dwelling house, good
barn. and an excellent orchard. Persons
wishing to purchase are requested 10 call
and view the premises.
ROBERT VANLEAR.
March 4-tf
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Al a meeting Of the Board of Trus-
tees of Washington College. held on the
22nd day of December, 1888. On mo-
ton Resolred. That Samuel Med. Reid,
A. T. Barclay. Reuben Grigsby, Rob
ert White. and John Alexander, be
Committee to sell the Harris bottom
Tract Of Land, and also the Mountain
Tracts, and the Tract Of Land called
the Lower Plantation; that the said
Committee advertise the time &c. ofthe
sale six weeks, in such papers as they
may think proper, and then to sell at
Public Auction, the several tracts OF
land above specified. reserving one bid,
which bid the said Committee shall be
authoized to make; and that the said
Committee be requested to offer the said
lands upon the usual payments OF land
sold in this vicinity.
A true copy from the minutes.
EDW. GRAHAM, Sec'y.
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Tracts of Land

therein mentioned. Plats Of Survey
will be exhibited, and any information
in the mean time will be cheerfully given
to persons wishing it. 1t is only neces-
sary here to say that Harris Bottom
containing over
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NOTICE..

ALL persons indebted either to the
subscriber, or to the firm Of G.. S. Larcw
+ Co.. are hereby notified that I have
left all claims due, in the hands Of Fl. G
Guthrie 4 George T. Craig for collection,
with directions to bring suit on all claims
unpaid on the first daJ OF June next.
D. GUTHRIE.
March 1I--3t
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CINCINNATI, (Ohio,) March Is.

=. ".fNNhTI !, NCHIU,I UHTCH To.
Melancholy Cdsualty.-A small boy, the
son Of Mrs. Winship, living on Walnut
street, was yesterday killed by leopard be-
longing TO the mansgerie which has remain.
cd 10 this city during tho past winter. u
seems that tho lad bad veniured too near the
cage in which the animal was confined, e.
Gaping the vigilance OF the keepers, who
were apprised Of the accident by his cries.
The leopard, finding the boy within bis
reach, with q single stroke Of his paw, sew.
cred tho jugular vein, causing hts death 10
ths space OF ten minutes. The occurrence,
It Is probshle, originated wholly in the boy 8
own careles,nesI - Republican.
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Eight Hundred .Acyes.

has always been considered among the
best il not the very best Tract of Land
in Rockbridge county. The Mountain
TRACTS are intended to be sold as ap-
pendages of Harris Bottom, affording
abundance Of Timber, and an excellent
range for Cattle, and good deal of ex>
cellent tobacco land. The Mountain
TRACTS contain about
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Land for Sale.

am DESTROYS to sell Tract of Land
lying on Middle river, seven miles north
Of Staunton, containing
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IN conformity with the above order
of the Board of Trustees of Washing
ton College, the undersigned will offer
for sale by way of Public Auction, at
Harris Bottom. (seven miles south of
Lexington on the North River,) on
Monday the 22nd Of April next, the
several
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-04-04
VALUABLE LANDS AT
PUBLIC SALE.

WILL De sold AZ public sale, on
Thursday the llth day Of April next.
that valuable aud desirable FARM
OF George Cline. decd, in the county Of
Rockingham, aud situated on the great
Valley road leading from Harrisonburg
to stanton. two miles from the former.
and % from the latter place. There is
IN this tract OF land
22S ACRES
the soil Of excellent quality. There are
about l6O acres of improved land, and
laid off into six fields. all OF which have
never failing streams Of Water in them
except one. and that lies within 2U
yards OF a large spring, which is also
convenient 10 the House. There ara
about 20 acres Of excellent meadow on
this farm. and from its superior quality
OF soil. together with it's peculiar local
situation, never has Jailed to produce an
abundant crop Of grass. The lands orr
this farm are well adapted to the cult,
eation ofwheat, rye, oats aud corn. and
is natural 10 grass; and from its having
been kept tor number Of years, in part
as grazing farm. and the manner in
which it was cultivated. the lands have
been much improved. The soil of the
land that is ye. to clear is Of superior
quality and we'll timbered. There are
&W on this farm large two story
S TONE USE, ,cith
3 spacious rooms on the
upper and 3 on the lower floor, large
dining room and KITCHEN, BRICK
SMOKE HOUSE and a STONE:
SPRING HOUSE, situated at the head
OF large and never failing spring. with
in 80 yards Of the dwelling, the branc..
OF which runs through the yard. and at
lords convenient water to the stock at
the Barn. There is a very extensive
BARN with some convenient sheds and
large HAY HOUSE, all in good or.
der, and two good ORCHARDS. This
farm is situated in very healthy por-
ton Of the country, and from its local sit
uation is thought TO be one Of the most
desirable residences in the Valley.
Should there be any system Of internal
Improvement made up this most splendid
Valley, II must either pass over this iar0,
or in its immediate iehborhood.
There is also one other tract of tim,
bered land lying within one and half
miles from the home farm, and about the.
same distance from Harrisonburg, adj
joining the lands Of George Conrad.
William McMshon and others, ia W hith
| tract there are
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-04-04

A bill passed by the Mississippi Legisls-
turs relieves ell the revolutionary soldiers in
that State from fsxstica, and SLOWS them
pension Of 100 dollars per snnUp.
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The stockholders Of the Staunton and
James River Turnpike Company, are
hereby notified that an annual meeting
will be held at the Courthouse, on Sat,
urday the 9th day Of April next, for the
election of President and Directors,
and for the transaction Of such other bus
siness as the interest of the Company
may require. VIM. Fl. ALLEN.
General Agent.
March 81
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Plank Il Timber Wanted.
The subscriber wishes to purchase .
quantity of
PLANK & TIMBER.
suitable for making the above machines,
for which fair price will be paid. Per.
sons disposed to enter into contracts for
the same, will please to give him call.
NJ. M'KEEVER.
March 81
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-08
Lixerpool. Hayr
Saol.oss 80

A.Hrs-Tbere regular demand for both descriptions Of
this article The from Europe Of such char.
acter as make buyers hold off, Holders don't however,
inclined 10 make There sales Of Pots at
sls7l s., and Pearls at S662l a 1915
spsIrs-Ths market has been dull without change in
any descriptions. Sales Of Holland Gin at S7t ST. Crox
Rum at Sl.05.
HAVANA May 25-sugars continue in good demand at a
rails brown; 81 yellow IL i2i white holasscs brisk
al "A a per key Exchange London Ill III cent.
prm; Newyork a per cent dis The only sale Of rice
effected since last for superior lot OF 40 casks
cciyed from New Orleans at i4i rails
making the stock in first hands including that IN store
and from other quarters about 800 casks Dealers
however, scaaty supplied and m holders not
realize will doubt be sustained
Sales Of Flour took place at l6 per Dbl at two months
credit"
Boards Portland W. r. " 90 IS co. other caste ports
30 90 - co. lumber, pitch pme 20 90 20 00 sugar box
Shocks 90 III; beef and prime, Ia 90 10 co. do.
Ncw.York and Boston Ia 90 10 %; do. smoked ~ 90
10 90; aour Philadelphia and Baltimore, Is 0e honey, "a;
moa,sc 4 CALLS keg ~ a6 assorted half white and
half brown Ia white alone, III i2i brown and
yellow. "a q; scgars "a 20.
Exchange-on London 10 VI prem U. States ~ 81 per
cent dis Spanish dollars, ga prem Mexican, prem.
Freghls-Great Britain, "a TO- Usted States, SIT per
box sugar; &c per ID coffee; SAY per hid. mcasses.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-08
MONEY MARKET.

more mportant financial movement been developed TO
day the famous Of Mr. Bidde in
regard The great opposition Of the spnners, backed
by the Bank Of England interests Of the cotton holders,
was at our advces producing serious consequences IN that
market-such effect decline of ? cents IN tins
market since the arrival Of the Great Western The state OF
the Market and The immense interests dependent on led TO
minute the part Of Hamphries and Bdde into
the actual growth Of last year. and the quantity new on hand
here The res~lt conviction that the crop would not
e,ceed bales and the stock hand in the
IT, States would not $4,000 bales Under these cir
eumstances the determined to issue proposals 10 adj
vance thirds on cotton Ia per b. and TO hold any
length o time sufficient sustain present prices even extend
inc operation into the next crop This was received by he
leading dealers here the arrival Of the Great Western
and has since the Of discussion with hem even
tuatinc in the issue circular which has been laid before
the OF this city today with whom the policy Of
cooperating ., be by advancing to the holders
here has bee, subject Of discussion. The circular is to be
distributed throughout the south. We will more into the
subject tomorrow.
Thi. movement has created great in all fnan
eial circles, and opposition in Wall street
Wall street degree depreos today
The business Stock Exchange has been extremely lin
,ed and prices have again receded in almost all Instances
Phs.ix declined per cent, Delaware and hudson
eep Life and Trust Co. per cent, American Trust
rer cent vicksburg per cent Dank Of Kentucky per cent
New York Railroad l per cent, stoningtoa 4 per cent?
Harlem per cesL
Foreigr Exchange remains dull al the u s. Bank contnu-
ing The scarcity "fmoney the occasion Of the limited
demand for exchange This fact indicated in the vaelson
Of rrcc 10 which sterling bills have been subject Tor the past
Few weeks The circulation Of the Banks in this city much
curtaed by emeni' efpeee The unfortunate
votion which the banks occupy also matter
uaessne The Comptroller has however, In obedience to
granted by the Supreme Court allowed the banking
Association. TO withdraw their bonds and mortgages, and e
.ooe in their stead an equal amount Of State Stocks or the
redemption OF their BILLS Since the present Comptroller came
into power some difficulty has been experienced IN obtaining
bills by the new il hoped these obstacles are nov
removed.
The Virginia Bank and the Farmers Bank O virginia nav
ing accepted the charter by it, provisions hey are pro
hhed from issuing note. under ten dollars This will doubtless
be Of some present nconvence to the trading public
In domestic exchanges bu, very little has been done SINCE ou
last notice.
The following the Of Bank Notes and ES