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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
A NEW AND IMPORTANT INVENTION.
MeKEEVER,S
G2'lyi1e z2b2'eSzbi1sN
A N ID Gle MING MACHINE

subscriber having on+d letters patent for his newly machine
Cleaning Wheel ofsmaIga
now ID furnish them who wish He
ines now in use ne has several operation and all
to all other with which they acquainted
De worked with four five horses and when properly! attended
and market of
and the advantages
tresh clean and the
single oil theshng
hesh clean and from 300 400 bushels
hsh Oats
light to the team and the clean much
Puoc respectfully
0e sse e ms shop Stanton where he
vs.
All will thankfully
using Of apr ba;on "
Staunton, (Va) March 81, " ' ~
Inc Plough Manufacture continued usua-A general as
now on hand which will be sold country
duce. MATHEW MEKEEVER.
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B n RON.

{ The Property Of Vim. II. Johnson,)
Will stand the ensuing season in staun.
ton, or its vicinity. This beautiful ans
nal is OF The most favourite family of ra-
GERS and one Of the greatest, as will ap-
pear from letters and certificates in nv
possession. He is full five feet three
inches high, Il fine bay, a very areat
beauty, of excellent form, action and
strength. He was by the celebrated
horse Virginian, his dam Coque.te, who
was by Sir Arcby. In shor,, he is Of
the most approved blood in Virginia.
and as is remarked by John Minge, esq.
the most beautiful animal in the world,
Terms. $40 the leap, SI5 the season,
AMI $50 TO ensure. Particulars will be
gwen IN due time in handbilIs. The
farmers OF Augusta would do we'll 20 o.
val themselves OF this favorable oppor-
tunity to improve their stock.
THOMAS LYNDON.
Feb II
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Groceries, Shoes and Hats.

HAVING recently enlarged my stock OF
Groceries, Shoes, Hats, Sc, most OF which
wero laid in on the very best terms for cash,
! am now prepai ed TO Gffer TO Country Mer.
chants and my customers generally, large
and well selected assortment of the above ar.
ticles.'-Among my assortment are the fol-
lowing-25 hhds Porto Rico Sugar, of the
new and old crop, different qualities; 25
bbls do; 30 hhds of New Orleans; 10 do
ST. Croix do; 25 bbls crushed do; 10 half
tierces loaf do; so bags Coffee, Lsguira, Rio,
Java and Domingo; 40 hhds Molasses, N ew
Orleans and West India $50 kegs Nails,
hest factories; $4,000 lbs Cotton Yarns.
kegs hunting rifle Powder of superior quail
ity; 200 bags Shot; 1900 sacks Salt; $50
dozen bed Cords and leading lines 10 casks
Cheese; 80 chests Tea, Imperial, Gunpow.
der, Young Hyson and Black SO hhds
middling Bacon 25 dnz painted Buckets;
few kegs manufactured Tobacco; 1000
pieces Stone Ware; Soap; Candles; Choco-
late; Alispice; Pepper; Lamp and Train Oil;
&c. sc. | have also, in the rooms over my
store, about 200 cases Hats, of every quality
and description among them are fifty cases
OF drab and black Russia Hats; 20 cases of
which are broadbrims, OF superior quality,
manufactured by Bent and Bush (Lowell y
10 cases silk do Richmond made, pretty
article brush Hats; low price fur and silk
Hats; black and white wool do; &C.
have, likewise, 100 cases Shoes and Boots of
every quality and desci iption; all of which
articles, will sell on the most reasonable
terms. PETER WINSTON
Richmond, March 81, 1886.
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CERTIFICATES.

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 two hum
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 il valuable Improvement,
and recommend it to the public.
GEORGE w. CRAWFORD,
SILAS II. SMITH,
w. ]. D. BELL,
JAMES BELL,
ID. w. PATTESON.
Staunton, January IL, 1889.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21

&~> The Farmers OF Augusta
M& County, are requested to meet
at the Court house on the fourth Monday
in March inst, for the purpose OF
forming IA Farmers association for
Insurance against fire. Similar as
sociations have been formed in other
States; and have been found the best
psafeguard against the spirit OF incendiar-
ism.-The present is truly an alarming
crisis. and it becomes every good citizen
to be present aud lend his aid in matu-
ring scheme by which the incendiary
may be robbed Of his power to do mis-
chief. A FARMER.
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SELLING OFF FOR CASH !

The subscribers, with view to
close their concern at the time their
partnership expires by limitation, now
offer their present stock Of Goods, which
is extensive, for cash, or approved coun-
try produce, as low as they can be had
elsewhere IL this market. In order to
effect their object, they are determined
TO open no new accounts after this date.
and they must earnestly request all those
whose accounts are still open, to close
the same by note, or otherwise make
immediate payment.
They respectfully invite their friends,
and the public generally, TO cal! and cx-
anime their Goods, and Judge for them
selves.
CRAIG 81 MAUPIN.
Stanton, Feb. 4
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100 ACRES

well timbered, and judging from the
productions of the soil of the farm ad.
Joining this tract, we may say that the
soil is tolerably good. The timber on
this tract, consists of pine. oak, and hick.
ory. 1t will, however, be sold separate
and in body. or will be divided in lots
to suit purchasers.
There is also one other small tract of
WOOD land, lying in the Chestnut Ridge,
about l2 miles from Harrisonburg.
containing about % acres, and adjoining
the lands Of John Dixon and others
The timber on this tract consists of oak k,
hickory. and some chesnut. The soil is
equal to any in its immediate neighbor-
hood, and would well suit persons near
1t, 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 sho "
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 ]. RIFE.
March ii, 1895
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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
inportant,a good use Of tools, steady ha.
bits and industry are the qualifications
requisite, and only such as possess them
need apply. nj. NJ KEEVER.
March 81
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21

We. the undersigned, have examined
Mr.. M. M'Keever's newly invented
patent Ihreshing and Cleaning nj achine,
and consider it valuable Improvement
The labour saved bv it in cleaning the
grain as it is threshed, without any ad.
ditlonal iorce,is an advantage well worth
the consideration Offarmers. 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. M. WOODW ARD,
VIM. H. ALLEN.
JOHN c. Sewers.
March FL
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EEIg'Ea-FHyeF..

Tins well known foal- getter, a beau~
ntni bay, l6 hands high, and of COM
handing form, will stand the ensuing
season one third of his time at my stable
near Mt. Sidney, one third at Fishers,
vile, and the remaining third at Joseph
cunts, on South river, and will be let
10 mares on accommodating terms. For
particulars, see handbills.
THOS. WALKER.
March 7-3t
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THE WELL BRED HORSE.
YOUNG MURAT.

Young Murat, a beautiful dark bav
III hands high, and ofcommandiDg form
and appearance, vii! stand the ensuino
season, one halt of his time at nv stable
IN Waynesborough, and the other half
at the stable OF elr. Geo. NJ. Koiner, on
Long Meadows; and will be lei 10 mares
on accommodating terms. @g- For par
ticulars, see handbiIls.
GEORGE w. DEAL.
Waynesborougb, March 2l-3t
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Tickets only S20-Halves $IO-Quar.
tiers S5-Eighths So so.


8s Orders for TtcLsets and Shares
or Certificates Of Packages in the a.
bove Splendid Scheme. will receive
the most prompt attention, and those
who order from us, may rely upon
having the drawjng sent them imme-
diately after it is over. Send orders
early and address
ID. S. GREGORY g. Co. MouoOe,s
" asb'ngton City. D. C or Richmond Va
March ii
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VHsfey Turnpike Notice.
Office Of The Valley Turnpike Company,
Winchester, March If. 1870.

NOTICE IS 6efe6y->given, that an in
stalment of -FOUR DOLL fs.Ss-2 on each
Share Of capital stock in said Company,
is required from the Stock olders resi-
ding IN the counties of Rockingham and
augusta, on the first day Of april next.
10 be paid to the subscriber, or to Der
rick Pennybacker at Sparta to Isaac
Hardesty at Harrisonbnrg to John
Roller at Mount Crawford to Jacob C.
Roller at Mount Sidney: or to John B.
Breckenridge at Staunton. The situa-
ton OF the company requires that the
instruments shall, in all cases, be paid
punctualiy on OF before the day upon
which they fall due. BY order of the
Board.
J. S. CARSON, Tea,r.
March II
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Turnpike Company.

The stockholders of the Stanton and
James River Turnpike Company, are
hereby notified that an annual meeting
will be held at the Court house~on Sat,
fhirday the 9th day Of April next, for the
election of President aud Directors,
and tor the transaction Of such other bu,
s'hess as the interest Of the Company
may require. VIM. IT. ALLEN.
March 81
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stanton LyceuIll.

The annual address of the President
OF this institution will be delivered in
the Presbyterian Church, on Monday
evening next, att o'clock-at which
place the menbeTs are directed to con-
vene. A full attendance is desired,
@The public are invited to attend.
NIGHTS. X. TROUT.
March 81
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LAND SALE.

ON Thursday the 2lst day of March
inst, | will offer at public sale. on the
premises,
"a TRACT OF LAND,
containing about 27O Acres, (the exact
quantity to be sscertained before the day
of sale.) This land lies about six miles
ives: of Staunton, and adjoins the lands
of Robert Wright, George Baylor. and
Joseph Points. There are on it two log
Houses, and two Apple Orchards-also,
several excellent Springs, and stream
of water runs through it.
Terms-one fourth of the purchase
money will be required in hand, and the
balance in eight equal annual payments.
Full possession will be given on the LIST
Of April.-Between thirty and forty u
ores are seeded in wheat aud rye. Per.
sons wishing to purchase will be shown
the land by Capt. Harper or the SUBJ
scriber. JACOB SOSEY.
March Z
o. Rockingham Reg. insert till sale.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
HOUSE AND LOT
s7T s3UCYZDsH.

THE subscriber will offer at public
auction in the town Of Waynesboroueb
on Monday the sth day o: April next.
the HOUSE 81 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 on main street in
the business part Of the town. Said
property will be sold without reserve ::
one,iourth Of the purchase money to be
paid in hand, the remainder in three
annual payments. well secured. The
sale to take place on the lot at one O..
clock, p. NJ. and possession to be given
on the day of saIe,i required.
ID. GUTHRIE.
March 2I,-3t
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NOTICE.

ALL persons indebted either TO the
subscriber, or 10 the firm OF G.. S. Larew
q Co. are hereby notified that have
left all claims due, in the hands Of II. G..
Guthrie & George Z. Craig for collection,
with directions to bring suit on all claims
unpaid on the first day OF June next.
ID. GUTHRIE.
March 2I-3t
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TRUST SALE.

BY virtue Of two trust deeds executed
by Erasmus Strioling to Henry J. Tapp
and the subscriber. one dated the 2lst
day of January 1880, for the benefit of
Daniel Shelley and others, and the other
on the BIRD OF the same month and wear
for the benefit of John Wayt, and 9TH
ers both of which deeds are duly re.
corded in the Clerks Office of Augusta
county COURT will as surviving trus.
tee in the said Trust Deeds, and for the
purposes therein named Cat the request
oithe said Erasmus Stribling) proceed
to sell at public auction, for cash. on the
premises, on the Goth day of April next.
that valuable
TRACT or LIND.
situated in the said county OF Augusta com
monty called and known as the Augusta
Springs tract. This tract is made I'D OF sew.
era' tracts adjoining and near adjoining each
DINER, and IS estimated TO contain about sew
en- hundred acres, more or less.
II IS believed il would make q very wi.
uaoie stock !srm aedass watering ulace
i'oH lis situation ,the extest o: the improve.
hents, and The celebrity the waters have al
ready obtained, anticipation may we'll I've
formed. u VIII, al no distant day. successful.
W compete With the first waterini. pisces !,
the mountains.
The title is believed 10 be ndisputab,e
but acting as Trustee will convey no other
than such as is vested in me by the Trust
Deeds aforessid-Sele 10 commence al u
O'Clock NJ. precisely.
March 81, 1899.
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NOTICE.

will offer at public sale for cash, OH
Saturday the Both inst, on the premises,
all the BRICK. and IRONS. the re-
mains OF the buildings recently burned,
on the lot Of the estate of VIM. Cham
bers, decd.
SAMUEL CLARKE, admir-.
March 81
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CAUTION!

The subscriber hereby forewarns all
persons from trespsssiDg on his lands
lying on and along The North Mountain
III Augusta county, by tearing down his
fences, and riding through his farm, rs
he is determed to prosecute all so offend.
ing. MARTIN MILLER.
March 2l-3t,
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THE TEETH.
-asleA
z. N. HUDSON,
Dentist, g. Manufacturer Of In
cOrYfDfibIe Teeth

(FROM NEW-YORK,)
Respectfully informs the Citizens of
Staunton and ITS vicinity, that he will
remain for few weeks longer. at the
Eagle Hotel, and will attend to all the
various operations in the line of his pro-
tession.
lncorruptible Artificial Teeth perma-
nently inserted, without pain. on the
most approved plan. from one to full
set, on gold plate, with clasps or springs
or atmospheric pressure.
Jan q
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YOUNG
Admiral Nelson.

Will stand the ensuing season one>
third of his time at Fishersville one
third at MIR Robert Anderson's-the re.
naming third at Spring Hill.
THOS. S. BASKIN.
Augusta co. March 7-3t
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22S ACRES

SSS ACRES 4:
the soil ,of excellent quality. There are
about ltO acres of improved land, and
laid OIL into six fields. all of which have
never Ealing streams of water in them
except one, and that lies within 20
yards OTIS large spring, which is also
convenient 10 the House. There are
about 20 acres of excellent meadow on
this farm. and from its superior quality
OF soil. together with its peculiar local
situation, never has tailed to produce an
abundant crop of grass. The lands on
this farm are well adapted to the cult,
walton OF wheat, rye, oats and corn, and
is natural TO grass; and from its having
been kept for number of years, in part
as grazing farm, and the manner in
which 1t was cultivated. the lands have
been much improved. The soil of the
land that is yet to clear is of a superior
quality and well timbered. There are
on this farm large two story
tlSTONEHOUSE,soith
3 spacious rooms ON the
Upper and 3 on the lower floor, a large
dining room and KITCHEN, BRICK
SMOKE HOUSE and STONE
SPRING HOUSE, situated at the head
OF large and never falling spring, with
IN ~ yards of the dwelling, the branch
OF which runs through the yard, and af
lords convenient water to the stock at
the Barn. There is a very extensive
BARN with some convenient sheds and
a large HAY HOUSE, all in good orr
der, and two good ORCHARDS. This
farm is situated in a very healthy por-
ton OF the country, and from its local sit
uation is thought 10 be one of the most
desirable residences in the Valley.
Should there be any system Of internal
Improvement made up this most splendid
Valley, il must either pass over this farm
or in its immediate neighborhood.
There is also one other tract of tins
oered land lying within one and half
miles from the home farm, and about the
same distance from Harrisonburg, ad-
joining the lands of George Conrad,
William Mcmahon and others, in which
tract there are
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THE WE'LL BRED HORSE
AUGUSTA STAp

A descendant of the Diomed and FIori-
zel stock, OF beautiful dark color. of
fhe SIZE and commanding form, will
stand the ensuing SEASON a, c,v stable
near GreenvilIe, and will be lei to mares
on accommodating terms. For pelticJ-
lars see handbills.
SAML. L1GHTNER, Sen.
Feb l4-tiap
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N. B. About the middle of April IS
the proper time for sowing this Wheat,
From three pecks to a bushel is the pro-
per quantity of seed to the acre. II is
decidedly the most profitable spring crop
a farmer can put out. even to use as rye.
Land, in ordinary plight, is found to suit
it best.
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Besides Prizes Of Standardization
$l00-SS0-S60-S 50-S1O and
Lowest Prize $40.
Is Drawn Numbers out Of rs.
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Young Trume.

Will stand the ensuing season, one
third of his time at the subscribers sta
BILE, one third at Mount Sidney, and the
remainder of his time in Stanton. For
particulars, see handbills.
GEORGE w. CRAWFORD.
March 81
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BREEZE JOHNSON,
Attorney at Law.

WILL practise in the Corporation Court
Of Staunton. and the County and Supe>
rior Court Of Augusta. Office in Court
House alley.
Staun:on, March Gift
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VALUABLE LANDS AT
PUBLIC SALE.

WILL be sold at public sale, on
thursday the 18th day of April next
that valuable aud desirable FARM
OF George Cline, decd. in the county Of
Rockingham. and situated on the great
Valley road leading from Harrisonburg
to Staunton. two miles from the former,
and 20 from the latter place. There is
In this tract OF land
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sF.VoD Lot
FOR SALE.
@NEEC00--

The subscriber wishes to sell his
M HOUSE AND LOT in
l.alM the town ofWaynesboro'.
This property is desirable as family
residence. and will be sold on accommo>
dating terms.
Persons wishing to purchase can learn
the terms upon application to Mr.. N.
Massie, or to Mr.. d. Fishburn.
Should the property not be disposed
OF privately. before the 10Th of April, it
will be offered publicly, on that day.
ROBERT GUY.
March 2I
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PLANK & TIMRER

suitable for making the above machines,
tor 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
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v T. N ID u e

THE subscriber will commence the
sale OF the personal estate Of WILLIAM
CLARKE, decd, at the Store nearly op-
posite the Post Office in the Town of
Staunton, on Monday the 25th instant,
and intends to continue there, and at the
late Dwelling House of the said Will
liam Clarke, from day to day until all
shall be disposed of. The property
will consist of
eHeTCASl2ssy5Se,
A quantity of valuable ITeen.sehold Fur
nlture, and two young Negroes,
one about ten, and the other
about eight years of age.
The terms of sale will be made known
at the commencement.
SAML CLARKE. Ere'or.
Staunton, March Z, 1899.
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FStx2fE & Timber. Wanted.
The subscriber wishes to purchase a
quantity of
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FLOUR, in Richmond, 81.
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MORE SWARTWOUTING.
From the philadelpbia National c;az.,,.

The following deectable instances of the
approved mode of excepting the peoples mo-
ney," are announced. Mr.. Fritz, enpaoed
actively in the Harrisburg mob and rewarded
therefor by being appointed by Governor Por-
ter Collector of tolls at Philadelphia, is de-
iaulter to the amount of $4,000. The Col
lector at Columbia, Pa, is also defaulter.
says the Harrisburg Chronicle, in the sum of
sixteen or eighteen thousand dollars. The
system Of rotation in office throughout all its
grades, and ofmaking absolute party worship
sole and sufficient recommendation to Office.
must continue to demorallize its holders !:
and 1t is impossible to estimate the amount
OF corruption and robbery that must accrue if
every one enters on a subordinate public
trust, with the knowledge that he will be
thrust out at the end of one, two or three wears.
Under the administrations of the best DAVIS Of
the republic, ofIice-holders knew that if thew
attended faithfully ard honestly to their du-
ties, they were secure in their situations, thew
had then a sure dependence for themselves
and families and had clear incentive to hon
orable conduct and high and fixed interest,"
In society. Now the profits Of official an
ptointments are freely looked upon bv their
claimants and possessors, as objects Of tenn
porary speculation, tc be used for private adj