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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-28
Els Chsssscea.u.

VIRGINIA, TO wit: At Rules held in
the Clerks Office of Bath County Court.
on the first Monday in January, 1880
Thomas Sionestreet, plaintiff-against
Lamach Williams. Elisha S. Williams
Alfred Williams. Jesse Jackson and
Folly his wife. late Polly Williams.
Joseph Cuberly and Nancy his wifi.
late Nancy Williams, Jarret Williams
and Barbara his wife, late Barbara
Williams, andCharles Nicols and Ellis
abeth his wife, late Elizabeth VII
liams-defendants.
The above named defendants. Jesse
Jackson and Polly his wife, and Jarret
Williams and Barbara his wife, not hav.
ing entered their appearance and given
security og'eeably to the act of Assembly
and the rules Of this Court. and il an.
pearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are not inhabitants Of this Common,
wealth: 1t is ordered that the said de.
PENDANTS, do appear here on the second
Tuesday in April next, and answer the
plaintiffs bill. and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in The Staun>
ton Spectator for two month successive.
ly, and also posted on the front door of
the Courthouse of this County.
A Copy-Teste,
s. A. PORTER. elk.
Jan. II, lS36.
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AUNHSs EEs WANTED.

Prepsrationsare now making 10 build
an extensive addition TO the Western
Lunatic Hospital, and large supply Of
EGs42E gIE. Ss SGARgG
is wanted for that purpose. Persons dis,
posed to furnish flooring, two inch yellow
common, or white pine plank, inch and
haii' inch and quarter, and inch plank
scantiing for various purposes, such as
Girders, Rafters, Beams, Plates, and
Joist, will do well to call at the Hos pitaI.
where contracts may be entered INTO for
the same.
Cash to be paid on the delivery of
such timber. Application to be made 70
SAMUEL M. WOODWARD.
September 6, 1888.
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VIRGINIA-At Rules held in the
Clerks Office Of Bath county Circuit So.
perior Court Of Lac and Chancerp. on
Monday the I'm day Of January, 1889,
William Byrd, Plaintiff,
Andrew H Byrd, in his own right, and
as Administrator with the will annex
ed of John Byrd. decd, Henry Miller
and Jane his wife, late Jane Byrd, E.
lizabeth Crutchfeld late Elizabeth
Byrd, Thomas Byrd, James Hickman
aud Margaret his wife, late Margaret
Byrd, Alexander M'Clintic and Alice
his wife, late Alice Byrd, Adam
Shields and Sarah his wife, late Sa-
rah Byrd and John Bird Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Elizabeth Crutchfield,
Alexander nj Ciintic and Alice his wife.
Adam Shields and Sarah his wife, not
having entered their appearance and
given security agreeably to the act of as
sembly and the rules Of this court, and
it appearing by satisfactory evidence
That they are not inhabitants of this
commonwealth 1t is ordered that the
said absent defendants do appear here
on the first Monday in April next, and
answer the plaintiffs bill, and that CO.
Ply OF this order be forthwith inserted
IN the Stanton Spectator for two months
successfully, and also posted on the front
door OF the Court house of this county.
A copy-Teste,
CHAS. l.. FRANCISCO. Clerk.
Jan 81
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TAHLORHNG.
1870
s'ala and Winter Fashions


The undersigned begs leave to in>
form his customers and the public gen.
orally, that he has recently received all
the newest fashions from New York.
Philadelphia and London, and is now
prepared TO execute all work i'm his line
IN very superior stile, aud at the short
est notice.
He has in his employ superior work.
men who have distinguished themselves
in the principal cities of both this aud
the old countries, and having had his
shop fixed in the neatest manner, and
every other arrangement made to con,
tinue his business on a more enlarged
and much improved scale, he respect
fully solicits that encouragement from a
generous public, which he trusts he will
be found to merit. The public are res
Pectfully invited to call and examine
his work and fashions, specimens of
which are always OH hand
GA full suit Of clothes will be made
at any time when required, in twenty
tour hours. Nj. QUINLAND.
Staunton, Nov'r %, 1888.
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COACH MHNG .

HE subscriber takes this method OF
informing his friends and the public gen
orally, that he has on hand at this lime
several sscso Carriages, and one
good second hand ditto, which he n!
sell low. Also, he is prepared at the
shortest notice to finish all kinds of We.
hlcies 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.
Staunton, Feb'y l, 1888.
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u, a L Il o H 4 n G..
III E n r Y Y AR II

TAXES this laPPsrfUnlty - returning
his thanks 70 the citizens of Stanton,
and Of Augusta county generally, for the
very liberal encouragement which he
bee received, land would inform them In at
ne has made every arrangement for the
satisfactory management of his enlarged
business. He has secured the services
of number of competen. work
and hopes By his unwearied attention to
business to be able to render entire sat
isiaction to all his customers. He has
received the
EsvW s. ES'ssseY Fashions
Tor 1888 s 80. SGA full suit of
clothes will be made at any time in
twenty iour hours. il desired.
Stanton, Nov'r 20, 1898.
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SELF MADE MEN.-You take the whole
population Of any State in this Union, and
select fifty men who are the most distinguish
ed for talents, or any description of public
usefulness, and i'll answ er tor il, they are
all, every one OF them, men who began the
world without dollar. Look into tho pub-
lie councils of the nation, and who are ,hey
that take the lead there They nre men
who made their own fortuues-seIf made
men who began with nothing. The rule is
un,ssTssi II pervades our Courts, Stale
and Federal, from the hig hest to the lowest,
Il is true ofall the professions Its SO now
1, has been so al any time since I have knew,
the public men Of the state or nation il will
he while cur present institutions continue
You must throw man upon his own resour
ces 10 bring him out. The struggle which
IS to result IN eminence is TOO arduous. and
must be continued Too long to be encounter.
cd and maintained voluntarily, or unless as
matter OF life and death. He vino has for
tune 10 fall back upon will slacket. his ef
forts, and finally retire from The compe;i.
ton iih me i: is d question whether i,
IS desirable that parent should be able 10
leave his children any property al all.
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IN CHANCERY.

VIRGINIA, TO wit; AT Rules held in tbs
Cisfk'S office of the Circuit Superior C,u,,
nI Law and CbsDcery for Augusta connIv
February The 9TH, 1899 ''
Sally Ann Trayer, Cor French by Daniel
,;g 'yer, ncr ia'her and next friend, plain,
Isaac Alexander French, defendant.
ne defendant not having entered his an.
pearance, and given security according 70
me act OF Assembly, and the Rules OF This
Ioui'' ana u appearing Ivy satisfactory cvi,
commonwealth II is ordered, that The said
defendant do appear here on The first day ri
The next term, ooh of June) and answer
lhe bill OF The plaintiff, and that COW Of
ms order tie forthwith inserted in some
newspaper printed in Stsunton for 9 months
'uccessively, and posted ai The fron, Jo",
d the Court house Of This county.
"A copy-Tesfe.
NiCH'S c. KINNEY, &c.
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Sanias Gss~'S.-* clergyman who had
considerable oil farm, as was generally The
case IN our torefsihers' day, went out TO see
one Of bis laborors who was poughing in
The field, and lie found him sitting on The
plough, resting his team. "John," said he
would il not be good plan Tor you 10 have
stub scyihe here and be- hubbiDg lew
bushes while the oxen are resting?" John,
WIN conn'enance which might well have
become The div inc himself, instantly re,,rn.
ed" w ould it not be " ell Tor you 10 have
q swinging board in the pulpit, and IS han
they are singing, 10 swingie little fax ="
The reverend gentleman turned on his bse,
laughed heartily, and said no more about
hubbIng bushes Hampshire CaeeNe.
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SELLING OFF FOR CASH,

THE subscribers, with view ,o
close their concern at the time the;,
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
10 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 70 cali and ex.
anime their Goods. aud jndge Tor them.
selves.
CRAIG s; MAUpIN
Stap3'on. FEB 4
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NOTICE.

Alb persons having Claims, Of any
description, against the estate of Samuel
McCnhe' deed. are requested to bring
1hem forward. Tor settlement and paw
ment' without delay as the executors
must shortly pay over the residue of the
FUNDS belonging to the estate in tbe;r
hands according TO the provisions Of the
viii, and will regard themselves as exo.
nefated from all individual responsibili.
ty, OF any kind, in relation to those
claimants who may disregard this so;ice
FRANKLIN M'CUE,
WILLIAM w. BASKINS.
WILLIAM HAMILTON,
Gxe'ors Of Samuel NJ Cune. decd
Feb 1T
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-28

A NAVAL iNcIpENr.-Licuten Pat
toms Ode "Come, let us die like men," re.
minds us of an incident which occurred on
board the United States ship Vi the line Del.
aware, while stationed in the Mediterranean
a few years since. The ship took fire near
the magazine-and of course, caused n.sch
alarm throughout the ship, as il was momen :
tarily expected Thai the fire would commu.
-nicate 10 the powder, and blow the whole
ships company sky high. AT such a time,
when death was staring every one in the
face, some unwonted confusion, and dis,
regard Of the established rules OF discipline
might naturally be expected. But the first
Lieutenant, Thomas W. Vyman, who now
commands the corvette John Adams, on the
East India station. by his GOODNESS and do.
cision OF character, worthy Of admiration
checked al the out SET any symptom of in
subordination, and restored confidence TO
the terrified Crew.-He ordered them stern
Iy TO attend TO their respective duties, and
added, ~ ,ue must die, lei us meet GeatA as
Grave men should.' This eXhortaticn oper-
ated like a magical influence on the minds
of The men.-They went cooI!y and system
aticaily 10 work under the direction of their
officers, and the fire was soon extinguished
Boston Journal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-28
Valley Turnpike.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
~ Staunton on Saturday the 9;h day oil
March next, until 10 o'clock, Nj. for
the grading and McA damfzine The
Valley Turnpike from the end of the
oOth mile above New Market to Staup.
ton, being upwards Of forty miles.
The work is to be commenced at an
early day, and completed within eiab
teen months from the lst Of A pril next.
Proposals must designate the mile or
miles BID for, cost per mile, and the
time at which work will be commenced.
twenty five per centum upon monthly
estimates of work done will be reserved
as security for the faithful performance
OF contracts.
Ihe specifications may be seen at any
time al this Office, and will be exhibit.
ed, together with the maps and profiles
anu blank contracts, in Siaunton, OIL the
day OF letting, and the two preceding
days, and the subscriber will attend to
give any information desired.
An Assistant will leave New Market
OF the morning of Thursday before the
letting, and pursue the whole route to
stanton, to give any explanations with
regard to the work, desired by persons
intending to bid. He will also take
charge Of the proposals Of any persons
along the line who NAV desire it, and
deliver them in due time to the sub
Scriber.
No proposal from any one not known
to some one Of the Directors. or TO the
subscriber, will be considered unless
accompanied by satisfactory testimonials
OF character, and pecuniary responsible
''y to meet the engagements he proposes
to contract.
Persons proposing for more work
than they wish to contract for must spe-
city the quantity they wish to have.
As usual, the right is reserved TO the
Directory TO put under contract the
whole or part Of The above work.
Blank proposals may be had al this OF.
ice and in Stanton.
J. r. ANDERSON.
Grill Engineer.
Office of The Valley Road,
Winchester. Jan. %, 1880.
~: H,tochingbonr Resis. Richmond Enq. and
nmg' Country paper, J publish I'LL dan of
'ett'nS, dndtor,Uard their accounts rece;Dt
"a 70 me Treasurer, J S. Carson, Esq. for
'oymenf ''|
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VIRGINIA.

VIRGINIA.
Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County Jun,.
Term, 1897:
John Miller. Guardian of the ornksn
children of Robert Miller, deceased.
Charles l.. Francisco, Guardian of the
orphan children OF Nancy Francisco
deceased, and Andrew Warwick
Guardian OF the orphan children of
Margaret Cameron, deceased, plain,
tiffs-ag ainst
Samuel Miller, Jere miah Miller France.
Miller and robert Miller. children
ana heIrs OF Robert Miller, deceased
Cameron Francisco, child and heir of
Nancy Francisco. deceased NIarya,
ret Cameron. child and heir Of Mar.
garet Cameron, deceased, infant heirs
and distributes ofSamuel Miller. de-
ceased, William Lewis and Mary his
wife, and Henry Kinagy, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
his cause came on by-consent of the
parties to be heard this 2lst dav of June.
1857, and the bill. answers, exhibits and
dispositions. and was argued by counsel.
And the Court being satisfied that the
interests OF the infant heirs of Robert
niiicr deceased, require the sale of the
lied House Tract OF Land in the nil,
mentioned, containing 500 acres. heinz
the share of the real estate of said Sam
uei Miller deceased, after laying of said
iron Works Establishment allotted in
PARTITION by said Commissioners of the
said County Court Of Augusta TO the said
infant heirs Of Robert Miller, deceased
and designated in the renort of said
commissioners as Lot No. /. 1t is fur,
ther adJudged. ordered and decreed thar
Samuel Clarke. who i hereby appoint
20 Administered for that purpose. do
SUBJECT tothe confirmation of the Cour,
maze sale OF the said Red House Trac,
with the reservation as 10 iron ore s,,
ted in the decretai order ofthe Couniv
Court affirming said partition ON such
terms OF payment, and with such securi.
~ thereof, as be shall deem most exne.
dent, and report his PROCEEDINGS to his
Gou[t together with bis opinion as TO
the best investment Of the proceeds of
such sale. And time is given the infan.
defendants until six months after thew
snaIi nave respectively attained the age
OF twenty -one years. 10 show cause. If
any they can, against this decree.
In pursuance OF the above decretal or.
oer, L VIII receive proposals at my Office
ID the town of Stanton, for the purchase
Of the above
TRACT OF LAND,
ut any time from this till the LIST of March
next, on which day, (if not previously
,oid) 1T viii be rented on The premises
BY the Guardian.
SAM UEL CLARKE, Com'r.
Jan. 10, 1889.
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ROCKFISH GAP TAVERN

The subscriber having purchased the
Tavern establishment, lately owned by
Mr.. Thomas Bernard, at Rocktish Gan.
respectfully solicits a share of the pats
ronage of the travelling public. The
buildings are new and in good repair
the stabiing eXtensive-and he homes nv
disposition TO please, and attention to
business, to be able to render satisfaction
at all times to those who may call on
MIN. b. +. FRYE.
Jan. 10, 1889.
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ENTERTAINMENT

III E subscriber respectfully informs
ms friends and the public, that he con-
'Inues to keep House Of Entertain,
ment at his old stand, on the Winchester
road, within halt a mile Of Staunton.-
lie viii at all times be prepared to ac-
commodate travellers. wagoners, and
drovers. and respectfully solicits a share
of public patronage.
G.. G. MITCHELL.
ian 81
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A THANKSGIVING STORY

Come Charles, my son, said Deacon
hhworlhy, stake one of them tuI KEYS, and
carry II up TO parson Moody for Thanks
giving"
"No father, don't d, that again, tell
you"
"What do hear now, Charles, These
I'VE and twenty years have sent the pa,son
turkey, and Joe has carried them
Tom, and Jerry, and you, without ever hes
fore refusing. What's the matter now -
why, father, he never thanked me for
bringing il TO him, besides he took mo To do
awhile ago, because | started out of meeting
too SOON"
We'll, let il oil pass, and carry him the
turkey, and if he don't thank you / will y
"Charles shouldered the fowl, and in a
short Time was al the house of the minister,
who wns seated in the parlour surrounded by
number of friends " ho had come TO pass
Thanksgiving with him. The lad entered
without knocking, and bringing the turkey
from his shoulder heavily upon the table
said, MIR. Moody, there is II turkey father
sent 10 you, ii you want it you may have it.
II you don't III carry il back again"
81 shall be very glad of it," said The min.
lister, 'bu! l think you might learn lit,is
manners" Charles, can't y on do an erran,i
better Z"
GLOW would you have me do it," said
Charles.
"Sit down in my chair" said the parson,
"and will show you"
''CharIes took the chair, while the divine
took The turkey end left the room. lie soon
returned-took off his hat-and made ye>
~ low bow and said, Mr.. Moody, here is a
turkey which my father sent you, and wish,
es you 10 accept OF il as present.
Charles rose from his seat, and took the
FOWL, and said 10 the minister, slt is a very
iine one, and feel very grateful to your Ia
ther Tor it.-in this and numerous other ia
stances, he has contributed 10 nv happiness
III you'll just carry il into the kitchen and
return again, will send TO Mrs Moody 10
give you halfa dollar"
The parsOn walked out of the room-h;s
friends laughed al the joke, and made UP a
purse Tor the lad, who ever afterwards re-
ceiycd reward for his services.
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ERhwEGEENG
ess2 tee RsgsE-a.OUM.

oN and after Monday. the Both in
slant, the PASSENGER TRAIN will
leave the Depot at a quarter paste, A M.
precisely. Passengers will thus have an
opportunity OF breakiasting in Winches.
Ter and 1T particularly requested that
all will provide themselves with tickets
in time.
ON Saturday. the 9th Of May, and or
the same day Of each succeeding week.
an EXTRA TRAIN FOR PARTIES
OF PLEASURE, will start at s o clock
A. ~. Fare 20 Harper's Ferry and
back oy this train at the low rate of one
dollar. N"~
Travellers by this route have now the
advantage OF reaching Baltimore or
ashingtnn OH the evening of the same
day they leave Winchester, and Rich
mond at 10 o'clock next morning.
J. GEO. HEST. AGENT.
Winchester, April %, 1888.
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Saddle and DEMONSTRATING.
PHILIP II. PHTNgAN.

Having purchased the stock of his
brother, respectfully informs his friends
and the public that he has commenced
the
Saddle g. Harness. Making BIZ
siness,
in the shop lately occupied by Frederick
Nj. Pitman, decd. in Stauntop, where he
will thankfully receive all orders Tor
work in his line. His materials will
be Of the best quality that can be pro.
cured, and he hopes by unremitted at.
teniion TO business, good work, and
disposition TO please, to merit and re-
celve share of public patronage.
He will at all times keep on hand
Sggssses, Brides. ESus.s.ess.
Collars, sc. which he will sell on
reasonable terms, for cash, or On a short
credit TO punotual customers.
Stanton Sept. 6, 1888.
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DAVID HEDRICK,
.Hgcncy Commission and FIR
harding Merchant,
> { o IT'S VILE. VA

InE subscriber has located himself
In scottsville for the purpose OF doing
general agency commission, and for,
warding business. He will krcp on
hand all kinds Of GROCERTMS
DC, which he will sell for cash y,
barter for oil kinds of produce which
may be converted into money.
DAVID HEDRICK.
Scotisville, Alb. Nov. IS, IS3S-,f
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45a ACRE S.

one hundred and seventy acres cleared,
the balance well timbered. The i'm.
.ssssgA provements are a good
SskSH DWELLING HOUSE.
eSssssssssssssssBS SMOKE HOUSE, BARN.
and other necessary buildings--an ex.
csllent orchard of Apples. Peaches and
Pears. Part Of the cleared land is well
set in clover.
1.-THE above land is not sold privatelv
before the LIST day of March next, it
VIII then be offered at public sale on
the premises, when the terms will be
made known.
MARTIN YOUNT.
January 3. IS39-tIstM
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Cash for Negroes.

| wish to purchase a number
OF Negroes Of both sexes, for which
will pay the highest cash price. Any
communication promptly attended to.
JOHN w. PlTMAN.
David a. Pitman, will attend TO any
business for me in my absence. J. w p.
StauntoD Jan "a 1880
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The subscriber is Gesirous to sell the
F.s As.M on which he resides, situate
on Moifetts Branch, in Augusta county,
adjoining the lands of Rev. John Hen.
dren aud Mr.. Jacob Splitter, containing
about
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Lumber ETSzyasEeR
jan 81

white Oak or Ash, of good quality,
sawed, suitable for building T4RESH.
ING MA CHIMES. A bill is left a,
the Printing Office of the Spectator, des.
cribing particularly the different sizes of
timber wanted, which sawyers are re.
ierred to. The highest market price
vii be paid. II. GREIB, g. Co.
Stanton, Jan 81
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N q r, g. II

LIE subscriber, IN order to dispose of the
STOCK Of .Nerch0ssdsse
belonging to the estate of VIM. Clarke
deceased, will continue TO sell, for cash,
at cost and charges, until the whole shaI!
be disposed Of.
SAM'L CLARKE, EXT.
Dec 6, 1888
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-28

"A lille boy in Sag fisrbor died from con
gesiion o! The brain, from the ridiculous
practice among boys of turaing somersels
aid Standing on their heads