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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
$40 REV ARD.

Lost WALLET POCKET BOOK.
some some where between Noun, Crawford and
stanton. most probably between Middle
hiVer and Staunton-,isd with n led string
CONTAINING divers papers Of vall @ to no ons
ou' niysef: among others duo bill executed
py James Bell, Esq. on or about the 10th Of
June 1889, payable within GO days for $3.50.
n,s1' aDo9t > LOO in los ard SIS, probably all
on the Valley Bank, and few twos and ones
much worn, en- other Banks in the State.
u d ne above reward will be given Tor The Pcckr,
Book and its contents. 'e'''
J. r. ANDERSON.
Stanton, October /. 1870.
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TKUSTEE'S SALE.

BY virtue OF q deed of trust executed BY
samuel V. Hamilton, bearing date on the
SIth day of September. 1888, and of record
In the Clerks Office of the County Court of
bath County, the undersigned as trustee
therein named, will on tho 2Ist day Of No
yenbef next, for the purpose mentioned in
said deed, proceed at the front door Of the
Courthouse of said county to sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder, fox ready mon
ey, certain
Tract Or parcel Of Land,
lying and being on Back Creek, in said
county OF Bath, adjoining the lands Of James
hamilton, and particularly described in the
deed aforesaid.
The title to said land is believed to be
nquestIonable-but such title only as is vest
ed In the Undersigned, will be conveyed to
the purchaser.
WILLIAM II. TERRILL, Trustee.
Oct 22-it
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I 2 AS just received an additional supply Of
FRESH MEDICINES, DRUGS. &c.
which he will sell at reasonable prces.
found
Lemon Syrup double refined. } ground
Cinnamon, Citri" Acid, "a substi-
tute for Lemons, )Iondon Calomel,
Flour of Slippery Elm, Camphor,
kreosote, Cream Tartar, Russia l.
singlass, Ext. OF Sarsaparilla, Oil
Lemons, Jujube Paste, Castor Oil,
Sweet Oil, Spt's. Turpentine, Flax
seed Oil, &c. &c.
ALSO,
A good assortmcntof BOOTS and SHOES
Ladies Misses Gontlelnan's Youths and
Chiidren's SHOES.
lie has prepared supply of his ELIXIR
OF HEALTH, medicine which has stood
the test of years, and which he would recon-
mend to his friends and the public penerallv.
March 8.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
Saasa;a bic Property
FOR SALE.

R4 virtue OF a Deed of trust executed 10 the
subscribers by the Catawh a Iron Works
Co., OF record in the County Court of 3ote-
tourt, We shall on the 18th day Of December
next, at the Furnace of the Catawba Iron
Works Co. on Catawba creek, about nine
miles from Fincastle, in the county CT Bo,e-
tourt, offer for sale at public auction, al! the
lands owned by the Ca,awba Iron Works
Co., consisting of
TRACT OF 1900 ACRES.
on which the said F FURNACE and H. any 9TH
ef valuable Improvements are situated; and
another tract containing between
AND 10000 ACRES,
madeup of several tracts formerly owned bv
OaVld Ross, and which were conveyed BY the.
same David Ross executor and heirs to the
Catawba Iron Works Co. Onthe first nam
ed tract, ANTHRACITE COAL is found in
great abundance within one mile of the Fur
mace. and IRON ORE within the same con-
Venlent distance. The Improvements are
very fine. In addition to the Furnace and
other necessary buildings there are n this trac,
VALUABLE GRIS'r MILLS MILL
AND SEVERAL GOOD DWELLING
HOUSES. The iron and castings made at
this establishment are Of very superio ruuali-
ty. The metal is equal if not superior TO any
made In the State of Virginia. This valua.
oIe properly Will be sold upon a credit Of 8
10 and "a months. If desired the tract con-
tanning between and 10000 acres will be
sold In parcels to suit purchasers. AT the
same time we will offer for sale a, public auc.
lion upon credit of six months,
or 6 TONS OF CASTINGS.
also, all the personal property at the Works,
including Marking Tools. Flasks, Patterns.
&c. Purchasers will be required to give
bonds with good security for the amount of
their purchases. The title of the above prop
e!ty is believed to be good; acting as trus-
tees we will only convey such title as is yes.
led In us. WIN. 3. ARCHER
ALEX. p. ESkRIDGE.
Oct. Is.
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400 ACRES.

very large proportion Of which lies we'll for
cultivation, and several hundred would make
fine meadow, the soil being peculiarly adsnt-
ed to grass-which in connection with he
unlimited range which surrounds il. wonld
make 1t most valuable stock farm. The
land uncleared isheavily tinbered-p ard
shingle timber Astounding. Wv
AS the subscriber intends changing his To-
ca'ion' ne is anxious TO sell, and will do so
OH reasonable and accommodating terms.
information wanted from distance, NAV
ce nan by addressing the subscriber, Deer
field P. o. Augusta County, Va. w.
JOHN EDMONDSON.
The Richmond Wing and Charlottesville
Advocate, insert 81 and forward accounts IN
this office. ''' ~
August.
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WAsHINGros, Jug sc. 1870.


1t Is very seldom that have eva, recon-
mended any new invention, because know
mat recommendations are sc frequent and
easily obtained that they are in general CT liz
tie value. Butt considrri it nothing more than
an act of justice to the inventor 10 bear test.
,m!ony to the good qualities of Harper's Metal
lie Compound for sharpening Razors, and TO
say II Is the very best material for that pur-
fair trial of it, and have never found anv
thing equal to it for giving keen edge to 3
razor. No man who shaves himself SHOULD
IN my opinion, DC withou; it,
j. l.. EDWARDS.
The subscribers, in Washington. from thei.
own experience, fully concur with Mr.. Ed.
wards In the above recommendation.
VIM. CTanch, wv. Bronaurh.
W; Jones, B. Warning,
j.: Kennedy, inc. Mcleod.
Phineas Bradley.
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TERMS OF THE SPECTATOR

The Spectator is published weekly, BY
hENION HARPER, at Two Dollars a
year, II paid in advance--or Two Dollars
and Fifty Cent?, after the expiration of tho
n'St gig months. Nopaper will DO disoop-
tinued, but at the option Of tho editor, un.Y
all srrearages are paid. Advertisements
not exceeding thirteen Inca Of printed mat,
Ter, Inserted three weeks fox ons dollar. I.aY-
&c; Advertisements in tho ssnoe proportion.
Il liberal e!ooooat vii! be made 70 sdyet,is-
eFs ~ tho year. O'0Lcsse.s o., bvsicss
must be postpaid
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THE TEETH.
". .V:. HUDSDsY.
~ Il ~ III ST
ID f n Il S II

u RESPECTFULLY tenders his profess
sional services to the Citizens of Augusta
County, and the public generally. He takes
pleasure In announcing that he has perma-
nentiy located himself in Staunton, and will
warrant all operations.
Orders left with Captain McClung, during
his absence on professional business, will be
promptly attended to on his return.
May 81.
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q CAEsEh.

MRS. HENRY JOHNSON, continues
20 give lessons in Music, Vocal and Instru-
mental, and begs to acquaint her friends
that few more pupils can be received
Ierms-S2o per Session of FIVE months pay
able in advance.
Staunton, May 2, 1910.
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TO OUR DEBTORS.

THE subscribers having been burnt out of
house and home, and having lost all their
books. accounts, &c. would respectfully re-.
quee. these owing than. to come forward and
pay their dues, or give their notes for the "a
mount due from them.
THO. NJ. SCHENCK g. Co.
Mt Sidney, Oct Is
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IMPORTANT.

= HARPER'S Patent Metallic Compound
fo"deF' to give keen sharp edge to a Rs
Zor, in ono minute, or money rciunLs,i~ II,
Sale wholesale or retail at his Drug Store on
King ST., Alexandra. A liberal discoun, t,
those that purchase to sell again.
VIM. HARPER, Druggist.
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" a Tf5'L. Es. LONG.

EsPEcTFuLLY informs his friends and
the public generally, tina, he has lust
received and opened general assortment Of
Goods-consisting of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
vare, Queens'care. Boots, Shoes,
Hats and Caps.
He would asl: attention to an as
sortment Of ENGLISH GUNS, which
he Batters 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-
oelve share Of public patronage.
Staunton, Nov. ID, 1889.
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E petition will be presented To ,he
next General Assembly of Virginia 10 have
separate election in the tcwn OF Creeny;le
in the County Of Augusta.
Sept. IL.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
THE ETNA
Fire FMsureacc Cosmpanv

ARE continuing to take risks in town and
country on dwelling houses, stores, manufac-
tories, mills and other buildings. and on fur
nituIe, Libraries. wearing apparel, stocks Of
goods and machinery, and the stock Of mills
and manufactures, as we'll as most other do
scIlpt'ons OF insurable property. The terms
VIII, In all cases, be made as favorable as
can DE obtained at any other good office. APP
Pi,cauon 10 be made either personally, or By
letter, to the Agent at Richmond.
II. BALDWIN,
Agent at Richmond.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
MA a DIS.

EJG Kegs Anti Eatam just received
comprising all sizes and kinds-low for cash.
RHODES g. BANNER.
Depot, Winchester, Va. Oct. 8.
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E1sssaaE at Auction.

BY virtue ola decree of the County Cour,
OF Rockingham, shall offer for sale. at pub
TIC auction, on the premises, on Monday the
!ih day OF December next, tract oflaud now.
IN the occupancy of Mrs. Francis Price, Near
MT Vernon Forge, in the county of Rocking
nam. The tract contains about
Sa Z "S a CIR ES,
and IS a very desirable small farm. The
sale WI! be made, subject to the dover of
Sa, ,, fahcis Price, which is already laid off.
Tefms-One-third on the day of sale. and
the balance in three equal annual instalments.
to secure the payment of which, the title will
be retained by the commissioner.
GEO. w. kEMPER, Com'r.
Oct %
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Fresh Arrivals.

SUGARS. COFFFFS. NOJ.SSpc
Porto Rico Brown Rio Matan,,s
-. Orleans Green do. Port Rico
Havanna do. Havana n. Osleans
Brazil White do. Sugar House
LOAF &c. Java in hde. tie.ces
~, & barrels.
Wines and Brandy of every kind and quality.
Gun Powder, Imperial and Young nvscn
Teas.
us Soap, Candles, kentucky Axes, &c.
Churns, Measures, Tubs and Buckets.
Mouldboards. Hollow Ware and Bar Iron &C.
sorted.
herseys, Bagging, and other Domestics.
WITH tul assortment of every article i,
our line, 3; low prices.
RHODES & BANNER.
Depot, Winchester, Va. Oct. 8.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19

Having been appointed Agent for the above
mentioned society for the town of Staun,on.
ana county of Augusta, will receive promo.
sitions to insure property of the various kinds
above named. For information as to the abil.
NY OF the societye,o comply with its engage
lnontS, reference may be had to any of tho
merchants or gentlemen of Richmond, or 10
y. II. II. Stuart, Esq. of this place.
J. II. ARNALL
Staunton, Oct. 22d. 1910.
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virginia Scrayewer

tof sale at this office. &SMerchsnts
supplied on commission. on liberal
terms.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19

SEVENTY-FIvE Kegs White Lead.
ground IN Oil. Justroce;ved and 70. sale bv
FORBES e. WREN. y
Oct IS
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CAND DIES, CANDLES,
JUST RECEIVED.

Hulls Patent Mould Candies. No.
Lcwis's Lead, Mol.
- Extra.
Faisins in Whole, Halfan5 Quarter Boxes.
Friction Matches.
Extract Lemon.
w window Glass sx1o, and 1oxl2.
Old Port Wine, &c.
Oct. 8, 1910. ~
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BOOK CLIMBING.
AND
BLANK-BOOK MANUFACTORY.

THE subscriber having just returned from
Baltimore, and having been employed in one
OF the most extensive establishments in that
city, takes this method of informing his
friends and the public generally, that he has
taken the stand formerly occupied by James
A. Dillworth, where he is now prepared to ex-
ecute all orders in his line at the shortest no.
tee and on the most accommodating terms.
n. B.-Books rebound, Blank books made.
aud ruling done to order. ~ Orders from
distance attended to with neatness and des-
patch.
JOS. II. SHUE.
Harrisonburg, October 20.
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CERTIFICATES IN ALEXANDRIA

Sbh llflCAIES IN ALEXANDRIA
We. the subscribers, have in use Harper,s
Metallic Compound Powder for Razors. ard
take pleasure in saying, we End it to be sups-
rior to any thing we have ever used, and COM
iog up fully to his Recommendations. we
highly recommend it to the public.
u. Hoos, George Wise,
yno. Lloyd, Jno. Douglass,
yno' VI. Johnson, Jno Eveletb,
Jno. G.. Vowel, Chr. Neale
Jno. Hocff, J. II. McYe;eb
Robt. Jameson, DR.. F.. ]. Mnrnbv
II. Daingerfeld. Robt. WASHINGTON
VIM. n. Berkeley. II. D. Wright.
T.; l. Lee, VIM. NJ. McCary,
mos: Sanford Jno. T. Frobei.
Jas. Mckenzie, ]. Brooke.
w. B. Alexande l.. Stapsburv.
Rev E. II. LiPpiu, VIM Gregory.
y. b.-lf 1t has ever failed, it is.in oonse-
quencc Of too 6ruch being used at a time on
the StTap-the strap must bs simply busted
with very small quantity Of the Powder.
September 10, 1870. w. II.
~ The above is for sale by JAMES 2.
PATTERSON, in Stanton.
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CHEAP GOODS.
The subscriber is justrcceiving and open.
ing general assortment Of
kats and Winter Goods.

which ne fiatters himself he viii be able IN
sell on better terms than goods are usually
SOLD In this country. Persons wishing to
purchase goods 10 advantage, will do we'll to
call and see. -
A. N. MOSBY.
Stanton, Oct %
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FOR RENT.

g. lflE House and Garden, at Wapgoner,s
oPfng. None need apply unless satisfscto.
IP testimonials he given of good character
POSSESSION can be had after the 9Th dsu 80
december next. ARCH. P. STUART
Oct Is
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Superior CoPal Yarnish.-Also, Window
Glass, assorted sizes. Just received and for
sale 10y FORBES & WREN.
Superior Mould Candles. Just received
and 1or sale by FORBES g. WREN.
Oct is
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., *.

lipPecanoe and Loco Foco Matches, Just
aid fcT sale by
FORBES {; WREN.
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35I ACRES.

In the finest state of cultivation, nearly one
half cleared, about 90 acres of meadow, and
the balance well timbered.-The improve.
ments consist of A LARGE STONE
HOUSE AND KITCHEN, a large Swishc,
BARN, and all other necessary out houses ;
an A&PLE ORCHARD, and four good new.
er ing springs, Zone within short distance
OF the dwelling house,) afTording water for
almost every field.
Also, at the Same time and place, will be
sold another TRACT OF LAND, contain.
ipu
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
VALUABLE FARMS AT
IN ROCKINGHAM,
AT Public Auction.

THE subscriber will offer at public sale,
on the premises, on Thursday the 18Th Of
November nerf, that VALUABLE FARM
owned oy Adam Wise, sen. decd, lying in
nocSihgham county, about2t miles west of
Mt. Crawford, about the same distance south
Of Bridgewater, within the same distance of
the great Valley road, and miles east of Ke-
Mays IRON Works. containing
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

Whaling Extraordinarily THE schoo-
ner Argo, Capt. DonnelI, arrived at this
port from a fishing voyage, reports that on
Thursday the 10th ult. while lying at an
Choir on the fishing ground in the Bay of
Funday, a whale of 40 or so feet in length,
became entangled in the cable about half
way from the bow of the vessel to the an
Choir, and after fiouncing about awhile
broke the anchor from its hold, and went
off, towing the schooner at the rate OF 3 or
knots; Capt. Donnell and crew being
destitute Of whaling gear, had by this time
prepared substitutes for lances, by flashing
knives, chssels, &C., to the ends of poles,
and assisted by Capt. Amazeen and crew
of New Castle, who were fishing in COM
pany, commenced an attack on the mon
ster, though with little effect, other than to
make him still more FESTIVE. In this stu
alton he remained till Saturday, when he
became so fa.igued that by heaving in at
the windlass they drew him under the bow
of the vessel, so that Capt. Donnell gave
him his death wound, with a lance made
of the hatch bar, ground to point and
dashed to a pole; they were however obi
ged to pay out the cable 10 him again, as
his death struggle or "furry" was so vio-
lent as to endanger the vessel had he re-
manned near her; but TO the disappointment
of the fishermen, as soon as he was dead,
he sunk as far as the cable would permit
him, and was so heavy as to battle all at
tempts to heave him up with the windass,
and thus remained until Monday, when by
their exertions TO heave him up, the cable
parted at the bow, and the whale sunk to
the bottom carrying with him over 100 ia
thoms Of cable, and the anchor attached.
Saco Democrat.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
re o NJ NJ L MI AT Ed
"THE FAR WEST"-No. 3.
SoUTHPoRT, August, IS

SOUTHPORT, August, 1910.
For the last half century there has not
proved truer saying, than that "west-
ward the star of empire wends its way"
Fifty years ago it was thought taking quite
journey to start from the eastern part Of
the n. E. states and go as far as the Hud-
son river; thirty years ago from any part
of New England to western New York was
deemed a journey of the greatest magni-
tude; so much SO, that the neighbors and
friends far and near had to congregate at
the time Of the emigrant's departure and
take what they esteemed their last farewell.
But the "star' moved slowl y onward, and
beneath its light, thousands of the enterpri-
sing, hardy sons Of the pilgrims left the
homes Of their fathers for the west. But
western New York soon ceased to be the
west; lake Erie was passed and the yam
kee settler halted upon the luxuriant banks
of the Ohio and pitched his tent. A few
years more and Michigan was the 'El Do
rado,' and the tide Of emigration soon flow
ed there, until the peninsula was taken up.
Six years ago only, Wisconsin began to be
named and from its being then thought so
far beyond the habtable world, it received
the appelation Of the Far West During
that short space of time, thirty thousand
from the east have passed over our prai-
ries and groves. Villages have sprung up
as by magic; public improvements have
commenced their onward march, and the
arts and sciences are gradually taking root
in this western soil. The 'Far West with
us has no existence--it is mere ideality.
1t has sped to the Rocky mountains and
will only be remembered by us hereafter, as
connected with our early anticipations be-
fore we started for Wisconsin.
The above is an episode from my intend
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

Despatch.-An order for merchandise
was sent from here TO England on the 1st
day of July. The goods were bought in
London, sent to Bristol by land, reached
here, were sold, and the proceeds RENTED
back by the Great Western, and will pro-
badly be in London about Sept. 1st So
these three crossings Of the Atlantic, with
the transaction Of the business, and eleven
days lost by delays in waiting for the stea-
mers to start, will all consume but two
months.
1t is probable that letters sent from Lii
verpool by the Acadia, will receive an
swors by the Great Western in just about
twenty-five days. Money employed in the
the traffic between Europe and America
can now perform about four times as ma
ny operations as it could two years ago.
Of course the profits on each operation will
be proportionately reduced. This rapidity
OF intercourse will have powerful tenden-
cy 10 preserve steadiness in the markets.
On the other hand, it will deprive our ma
nufacturers Of considerable part of the
protection they enjoyed from the great dis
lance of their competitors.
jour. of Com.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

a curious cause is about to be pleaded
before the tribunal Of Commerce of Bor-
deauX. A person Of that eli; gave O pro-
missory note note payable al sight. When
1t was presented, the debtor had an enor-
NOUS pair of green spectacles on his nose;
and, having informed the huiSsier that his
sight was very bad, asked him the nature
of the BILL The hujssier replied that it
was payable at sight. SIN that case, -
said the debtor, al cannot pay it until nv
eyes get better, for do not see it!'' The
holder of the bill not being satisfied with
this view of the question, has commenced
his action.