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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
For tie Siaunfon Spectator.
BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

Mr.. HARPER:- wish to call the attention
of the public, through the medium of your pa
per, to the formation of a Society, in the
County of Augusta, under the above title.
The chief object of such society will be,
to render aid, to their brother members when
required. The formation of such an associa-
ton, will tend in great degree, to promote
harmony and friendship in the community, in
which we live. How many ofour neighbours
and friends, are brought to want, from unfor-
seen circumstances; and alas, how many are
ruined, or very much crippled, through the
means OF their oppressors, who have none OF
the kind and tender feelings towards their
neighbours, but oppression is constantly the
watchword with them. / earnestly request
that meeting of ALL who wish to unite them
selves into a society under the above title, be
held at the Courthouse, on the fourth Mon
day III the present month (being Court-day,)
to carry it into effect
DIIII 4 NrrIJDnDJJJCu,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
Virginia, TO wit:

At Court continued and held for Augusta
County, October 2lst, 1899,
Peter Rubbish and Elizabeth his wife, late
Elizabeth Beard-plaintifls
AGAINST
Jacob Beard and Eliza Ann Beard, infant
children of Samuel Beard, decd, under
the age of twenty-one years-Peter Teter
and Molly his wile,-defendants
IN CHANCERY.
This day came the plaintiffs by counsel.
and filed their bill against the defendants, and
on motion, James A. Cochran is assigned
guardian to the infant defendants to defend
them III this suit; and the defendants. Peter
letter and Molly his wife, not having entered
their appearance and given security according
to the act of Assembly and the rules of this
Court and it appearing by satisfactory evil
dence that they are not inhabitants of this
country: 1t is ordered, that the said defen-
dants do appear here on the first day of the
January Term next, and answer the bill of
the plaintiffs, and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper publish
ed in the town of Staunton for two months
successfully, and posted at the front door of
the Courthouse of this County.
Copy-Teste,
JEFFERSON KINNEY, CFk.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
Caldwell, Oakley g. Pritchard, M'gs & prop'rs.

YNHE First or Half Million Lottery will be
Il drawn in December, 1889, and finished a,
one drawing by the Nos. l to rs placed in
the wheel, and IL numbers drawn to deter
mine the Prizes. But the Two Million Lot
terry will be drawn in January, 1910, on the
old plan of blanks and prizes-numbers i'm
one wheel, and blanks and prizes in another
wheel. Both Lotteries, under the supervi-
sion Of two Judges, WILL BE DRAWN IN New
ORLEANS.
The Half Million Lottery has 1891 Prizes,
OF which 33 are of Real Estate, and 335 OF
Stocks, besides many Prizes composed OF
Tickets in the Grand Two Million Lottery.
aiiording participation Of chances to the hol-
der of Il Ticket for Prizes in the GRAND I.oT.
Terry of Two Millions of Dollars, 10000
Prizes! -. to the full amount of 81, ZOO, 900,
OF which l07 are Prizes of Real Estate =
Only 9 blanks to Prize!!!
Among the Prizes in these two Lotteries
are many public and private buildings, which
adorn the City of New Orleans, and are the
pride of its inhabitants. The Verandah. st.
Charles street Theatre, American Camp
street Theatre. st. Charles Arcade Buildinus
with Hotels, Dwelling Houses, Stores, Build
ing Lots, and many entire squares of ground,
besides Stocks in Banks and other Institu-
tons oil Louisiana, amounting to 1ico JELf-
OnS Fire Hundred Thousand Dollars. All the
Real Estate and Stocks offered in Prizes are
owned by them and in their possession; the
acts OF sale with clear titles, are vested i'm
their firm, and recorded in the office of Adolf
phe Aazureau, not. pub. and office of Convey
ances, ready for transfer TO the holders of
Prize Tickets, exempt from all incumbrance.
The property Is set apart to that sole and on
ly purpose, and can in no event whatever, be
conveyed otherwise by the firm than to the
holders of Prize Tickets
The Capital Prize in the Half Million Lot
terry, or Class No. 1. is the CAMP STREET
THEATRE, valued at $l5O,0OO. Tickets,
wholesale price, or by the Package, $40. Re
tail price, $l2.
The first days drawing of the Two Million
Lottery, or Glass, No. ,, will commence on
the 9th of January 1910. Wholesale Pack
age price of Tickets $50. Retail price, 500. |
Capital Prize, the Verandah Hotel, valued |
at Half Million, rents for Ss3S, 900 per annum.
The public will please not confound the a.
bove Lottery with the FLORIDA LOTTERY.
Orders from any part of the United States,
addressed to JOHN NJ. CLARKE, Agent. |
Wheeling, Va, will be promptly and conf
dentially attended to.
Nov. IA, 1889.
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MOruS MUYticauEiS
FOR SALE.

Vie subscribers have for sale quantity
LIS CUTTINGS and ROOTS of our own
raising, some of them measure from TO Q
feet high. Also quantity of SILK WORM
EGGS, of the most approved kinds, wiz
Mammoth Grey, Imperial White, Mammoth
White, Crop White, &c.--all of our own
raising; Application made to either of the
SUBSCRIBERS, by letter, to Mount Horeb, p. O..
sels9n county, Va. (post paid, } will be duly
'''0'ueo TO- VIM. G. ROBERTS.
u. r. HALVES GRAVES.
WI. Horeb, Nov. 81. Is39-4f
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LABANON FOR RENT.

HNHE subscriber wishes to rent this we'll
= known establishment, nineteen miles from
Staunton, on the Stage road to the Warm
Springs, and on the Turnpike from Harrison
burg to the Warm Springs, which has been
house. A goodtenant, who will keep it well,
shall have an advantageous bargain. There
are about
200 Acres Of Cleared Land,
under good fence, and fine meadow Pos
session given Immediately. Any one wish
ing to rent will please call on the subscriber
NJ. CARRIER.
Not. 81, 1889.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
I"Me Patrons Of The Lexington Gazette.

I3Me Patrons Of the Lexington Gazette.
Gard has been addressed to you, in the
Valley Star, under the signature of Cornelius
Z. Baldwin, in which he attempts to throw
all the blame upon me for the suspension of
the Gazette. l am willing to share apart Gf
indeed there be any,; but am unwilling to
bar all. In justice to myself, then, will
give you the reasons, truly and honestly, why
the Gazette acds suspended. When Mr.. Il.
started for the Southwest, he informed me
that he had ordered sufficient quantity of pa
per and ink, to last until his return, (for we
Were nearly out.) But to the reason for sus-
pension. LIST, Then; the term for which the
house then occupied by the Office was rented
expired on the LIST Sept, & there was no prob
ability of obtaining it for another year, nor of
getting another at that time. I'd, BY this
time we were out Of paper and ink, and had
been borowing-the ink and paper never hav-
ing come to hand. Sd, Just at this time re-
ceivet letter from Mr.. B. in which he re-
4tuested me to send off the old type in the of
flee, and procure others, if possible, by the
time he returned. Suspension was now ac-
tually necessary. Then, asked some of the
most Jealous friends of the paper what they
thought OF suspension until we could procure
new type! Twas answered, that Mr.. b. had
promised new type some time since and that
the subscribers would rather waita few weeks
than to getthe paper as 1t was then printed
Here now are the reasons, which this man
without fault-"and blameless," tells You
there was nothing ''to require or excuse."-
But it will be remembered that he gave you an
''ercuse" in the next sentence, which is, ss'rRat
it was only hauled out on dock for few days
to undergo thorough repair" But as it is
well known to you all, that am not the FIRST,
that Mr.. Baldwin has thus charged with do
ing wrong (withOut cause,) l will not again
come before you in relation to this matter
Very Respectfully,
d. 4. STOFER.
Oct RI.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
AUCTION SALE.

GN Saturday the 23d inst. at the late resi-
~ dence of Timothy Cunningham, decd,
on Middle River, will sell at public auction.
all the personal estate of the said CUNNING
ham--consisting of
Six Horses and Carts, many Turn
pike Tools, upwards Of 1000 lbs. Gun
powder, and variety of other articles.
@& Terms at sale.
J. j. BRECKENRIDGE, .adm'r.
Of Ifmothy C,lnningham, dec'd.
Nov. 2I
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
N A'EEEsL. Is. LONG.
AZ EspEcTFuLLy informs his friends al

EsPEcTFULLY informs his friends and
the public generally, that he has lust
received and opened a general assortment of
Goods-consisting of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
aoare, Queens'oare, Boots, Shoes,
Hats and Caps.
He would ask attention to an as
sortment of ENGLISH GUNS. which
ne fiatters himself cannot fail to please.
He has also received a large stock of Red
Spanish SOLE LEATHER.
From his close attention to business. and
determination to sell cheap, he hopes TO re-
celve share OF public patronage
Staunton, Nov. Ii, 1889.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

A LII persons who have claims against the
Aestate of the late Timothy Cunningham,
decd. OF Augusta, whether sustained by note,
account or otherwise, are hereby required to
present them as soon as maybe for settlement
and adjustment. All persons who are in
debted to the said estate, are i'm like manner.
requested to make immediate payment-the
situation of the estate makes it my impera-
tive duty to settle it up and close it, with as
little delay as practicable.
]. Il. BRECKENRIDGE, .qdm'r.
Of Ismothy Cunningham, dec'd
Nov. 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
PUBLIC SALE.

E'HE subscriber will offer at public sale.
Il on Friday the 29th of this month ON
the farm recently sold by him to Mr.. Joseph
Smith, all his personal property ON said farm.
comprising about ONE HUNDRED HEAD
OF HORSES CATTLE SHEEP AND
HOGS, TWO WAGONS, PLOUGHS.
HARROWS, GEAR, &c.-and also CAR
RAGE AND HARNESS.
TEEMs.-For all sums of five dollars or I'M
der, casl--for all sums over five dollars,
twelve months credit on bond with approved
security. ROBT. s. BROOkE
Nov. II, 1S39-ts
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FOR SALE,

a Negro female Servant, aged about 25
years-she can sew, spin, wash, cook,
weave, &c.-in fact in point of qualifications
as an efficient house servant, she is of an ex-
ira grade. The Editor of this paper can in
iorln any person wishing to purchase such a
servant as Is herein described, who the owner
Is, and his whereabouts.
Nov. 2I, IS39-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
TANNER WANTED.

A Steady, industrious, man, NAV hear of
- pleasant situation, by dropping line
soon, to the Post Master at Hardin's Tavern,
Albemarle County, Va.-stating terms, quail
lhcations and Recommendations single
man, or one with d small family would be pre-
terred.
Nov. 21-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
STANTON EIYCEUNH.

A Lecture will be delivered before this so-
ciety in the Presbyterian Church, on the even
ing OF Saturday the Goth inst, by Col. VIM.
II. ALLEN-on the subject of Colonization
A full attendance of the members is request
ed, and the public are respectfully invited to
attend j. w. SMITH, pres't.
Nov. 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
NOTICE.

E'OR all those who are fond of drinking
good TEA, another chest ofsuperior quail
ity has just been received by the subscriber.
NJ. BLAIR
N: Bile has also just received fresh
supply of SCREEN WIRE, Is inches wide,
No. and g. NJ. r
Staunton, Nov. 21-3t
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NOTICE..

A petition will be presented to the next
"A General Assembly of Virginia, praying
that the precinct election now held at the
House of Robert Dunlap, in Augusta County,
be changed to Deerfeld, in said county.
Nov. Ia, 1899.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
BELL TAVERN.
STANTON, Va.
THE subscriber respectfully i'm

THE subscriber respectfully in
s5s forms the public, that he has re-
G moved from the house lately occu-
pied by him, 10 miles from Stanton, on the
Jennings Gap Road, to the Warm Springs,
to the Bell Tavern, in Staunton; where he is
to accommodate travellers and 9TH
ers who may call on him, in a comfortable
style. A share of public patronage is re-
specially solicited.
Boarders taken by the week, month or day,
and furnished with comfortable rooms.
VIM. III. CARRIER.
Staunton, Nov. 81, IS39-6t
buckingham Register aciN insert 81
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contrary, that I had directed him to suspend
the paper What confidence can be placed in
the assertions of one so reckless of the truth Z
That there is any thing in my former Gard
which, as Stofer alleges, excuses him for his
wretched conduct in this matter, utterly de-
ny. 1t is true stated that the paper had not
gone down, but had-only been suspended for
a few weeks to undergo thorough repair !;
but did not admit that there was any thing
to justify or excuse even this temporary sus-
pension. The paper should not have been
suspended at all. And the only reason why
1t was suspended is to be found in Stofer's
tnfOier06le dizziness. At the conclusion of this
tissue OF falsehoods, Stofer remarks-ssBut as
1t Is well known to you all, that l am not the
FIRST that MIR. Baldwin has thus charged with
doing wrong (without cause) will not again
come before you in relation to this matter''-
pronounce this the most atrocious and malig-
nant ialschOod of the whole vile budget. No
such fact rs known either to Stofer, to my
fellow-citizens of Rockbridge, or TO any hu-
man being. For myself, do not even know
what this libeller alludes to, tho he AYERS
that the fact is ''well known to you all"
hope my kind friend will reconsider his very
prudent determination not to come before vol,
again, and that he will explain this dark, I'M
intelligible, assasin-like libel on my charac-
ter. The columns Of the Gazette are open to
him. hope have done forever, with ihis,
III every aspect, most ptiiul controversy.
CORNELIUS c. BALDWIN.
Rockbridge Co.,
Nov 1920
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THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE JUST RE-.
CEIVED A FRESH SUPPLY OF
s1EEDXCE.VoES. viz.

Flour of Slippery Elm, Ga new arti-
cle,) Camphor, Opium, Liquid Opo.
deldoc, Godfrey's Cordial, SC.
And numerous other articles in the Drug
Line, which they are determined to sell as
ho'c as they can be bought any where else in
the Valley. Also, handsome assortment of
CONFECTIONARY.
+. BERKELEY, & co.
Stanton, Oct. 81, 1889.
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TsR 4 f. % ~ Two.
EH IL ~ * u II a r H

TAKES this opportunity of returning his
" thanks to the citizens of Stanton, and of
Augusta county generally, for the very liberal
encouragement which he has received, and
would inform them that he has made every
arrangement for the satisfactory management
OF his enlarged business.
He has secured the services of a number of
competent workmen, and hopes by his un-
wearied attention to business to be able to
render entire satisfaction to all his customers.
ii q has rocoiyoJ 81,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
TO Delinquent Stockholders
isa the Valley Turnpike
COIflDHnV

l am directed to call your attention to the
advertisement of your Treasurer which will
be found in this and several preceding pa
pers-and respectfully to inform you, that
upon me devolves the very painful duty of
visiting, by notice, every one of You, who
shall remain delinquent after the ist day of
December next.
The situation of the affairs of the Company
renders this proceeding indispensable, as well
In duty to themselves, as TO you, and those
who have paid up promptly.
l am, very respectfully,
Gentlemen, your ob't. serv't.
ERASMUS STRIBLING,
on behalf of Turnpike Company.
Nov. 81, IS39--tlD
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JOHN Ee. COOsA ~,

UATE OF WINCHESTER,
HAS commenced the practice of Law in
Richmond. He will attend the Court Of
Appeals, and the other Superior Courts,
Estate and FEDERAL held in this city.
He will also attend the Western Court Of
Appeals at Lewishurg, regularly, from the be-
ginning to the end of each term.
Richmond, Nov. II, 1899.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-11-21
Jewclry, Watches, &c.
% = q.

THE subscriber having purchased the in
u terest of A. Il. PEBBLES, in the Jewelry
Store, lately opened by him in Staunton, and
recently occupied by VIM. Young, has per-
manently located himself here for the purpose
of conducting the business in all its various
branches.
Having provided himself with fine matari-
ais, tools, &c. he feels prepared to offer his
services to thepublic, and will repair all kinds
offne watches, clocks, sc. which may be en-
trusted to his care. Having had considera-
BILE experience in his profession, he hopes he
will be able to please those who may favor
him with their custom. He will keep on
hand
Cold and SiIUcr Levcr Watches.
Plain Siluer do.
Gold and Silcer Pencils,
Gold Buttons.
Fine e,lameied Breast Pins,
Fine enameIed Pearl 6. Paste
Rings,
Coral Gold Clasps,
Silcer and Silrer-piated Ware,
with a variety of articles all of which he is
disposed to sell on accommodating terms.
A. ROBINSON.
Stanton, Nov. 81, 1889.
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Fall and Winter Fashions

for 1899, and 40. "a full suit of clothes will
be made at any time in twenty-four hours, if
desired.
~ One or two JOURNEY MEN wanted
Immediately.
Stanton, Nov. 81, 1880
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-DK,$.SOK UTED.E.
CLAY FORGE.

FbNHIS FORGE, which is situated on the
a South River, in Augusta County, one
and a half miles above Waynesborough, is
now in operation, and the proprietors respect
fully invite dealers, and workers in IRON to
give them a trial. Their Iron will be war
ranted good. SLY e. KISER.
Nov. Ii, 1889.
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Rockbridge Co.,
Nov. ID. 1890.
CERTIFICATES.

ncrcDy certify, that, sometime In August
last, before the Gazette was suspended, in
formed MIR. Stofer that he might continue TO
occupy the rooms then used as the Gazette
Office, Tor several weeks after the LIST of Sep
TENDER, II he could not get another office. At
ter Mr.. Stofer had sent off the type, asked
him to remove his fixtures out of the room, as
wished TO occupy it myself. Mr.. Stoier
said that his new type was on the way, and
would be here in a few days, and that he
wanted to print few papers in the office, to
which | consented. Having waited for the
new type until the 18th of September, and
learning that it was not on the way and that
there was no probability of its arriving for
some time, L then moved the stands, &C. into
an adjoining room. Mr.. Stofer came i'm while
was moving the things and asked me what
he would do when his type came. replied
that if the adjoining room would suit him, he
might occupy it until he could get an Office
He replied that it would answer every pur-
pose. He might have occupied that room un-
til this day.
l also certify that whenI took possession of
the office there was bundle of printing pa
per or more init.
And further certify that, sometime in Sep
TENDER last, heard Mr.. George Boyd, then
a journeyman in the Gazette office, read a let
ter, which he said was from Mr.. Baldwin to
Mr.. Stofer, requesting Stofer to send off all the
old type lie could spare to exchange for new
type, but to retain enough to keep the office in
operation unfilMe ne,D type aUo,iM arrive.
JOHN w. HOUGHAWOUT.
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Lexington,
Nov. IL, 1889.

l hereby certify that several bundles of
printing paper We're received at the Boat-yard,
from Richmond, for Mr.. G. C. Baldwin, pre-
vious to the Superior Court in September
last, and that informed one of the hands be-
longing to the Gazette office, of the fact, on
Court-day (Sept. 16.)
THOMAS PAXTON.
Boat-yard, !
Nov. IL, 1889.
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LOUISIANA
Grand Real Estate and Stock
LOTTERIES
BY authority of the State of Louisiana.
JOHN Nj. CLARKE.

WHEELING, VIRGINIA.,
Sole .fSenf Of the Managers for Hestern States
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-06-28
CASE FOR pHRENoLoGlsTs.

There is residing in the City of " ashington,
says the Alexandria Gazette, hi. hly respec.
table and intelligent lady, rather advanced in
life, who, in 1887, experienced slight shock
OF apoplexy. Up to that time she possessed
rather uncommon powors OF conversation was
fluent, and had ready command o, fine lam
guage. She had prominent eyes, and her con.
versation indicated that the organ oflanguage,
as the phreneloglsts would cay, was well de-
veloped. The attack of apoplexy destroyed
all power of recalling proper names, with a
single exception, and which she has never re-.
covered. she still converses fuently, so far
as proper names are not concerned; but,
whenever proper name occurs, she is arrest.
ed in her conversation and cannot proceed
until the name is suggested, when she instant
ly recognises the person or thing and Is ena-
bled to 90 on. rom this fact, would it not
appear, tha, man is endowed with two inde-
pendent organs of language, one for common
words, and another for proper names!
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-06-28
YANKEE PERSEVERANCE,.

An intinerent map seller went into mer.
chants counting room near our office IN"
other day and asked the occupant If ne
wished to purchase map. 'No," was The
tart reply. "Will you look at one = "No,
have more Of my own now than | have
time 10 examine" "WIil you allow me to
look at yours then7" "Yes, there :hey
hang" swell, while am looking at yours
I'll just unroll mine-that you know wont
hurt anybody" So the map vender DIS
played several Of his best at full length
upon the counter and then quietly COM
menced looking at the merchants which
hung against the wall. After making a
few observations abou: some curious water
falls. caves, &C., at places which he traced
out upon the map before him, he managed
to engage the merchants attention, and at
last referred to his own map, lying on the
counter, for more perfect illustration of
his descriptions, and finally so much inter-
ested the auditor that he bought three diff.
ferent maps, at six dollars each, Of the ped.
lar, and very polite y asked him to call again
when he got out new edition!
Boston Post.