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$50 REV ARD.

IL AN AWAY from the subscriber, a resi-
dent of Buckingham County, Virginia,
on the 25th July, 1910, MULA'rTO Eel
LOW whom l bought some six or seven
weeks since in Richmond, out of Tate's Jail,
sold by Mr.. Grady the keeper, and bill of sale
to Inc by William w. Crump, as agent for
Beverly Tucker, and by the name of KEN
NEDY BOOKER. The Negro sometimes
calls himself Vim. Taylor, since owned him.
lie is OF common size, a tolerably bright Mu-
latto, between 81 and 81 years of age-his
speech is little injured by the loss of his up
per fore teeth-he is, believe, fond of a dram,
and particularly fond of Hard Cider-he has
rather sly countenance. Judge Beverly
Tucker. learn. resides in Williamsburg,
who owns his wife and children. He left me
without cause, when least expected. / will
give the above reward for Kennedy if taken
out of this State, and if he is delivered to me,
pay all lawful charges-if taken in this State,
l will give $50, except it be in this county,
buckingham, and in that case will give SO
for his delivery. If he is taken and lodged
In some safe Jail, SO get him again, without
this State, will give $20-ifhe is lodged in
some safe Jail in this State, SO get him,
Will give $40 reward. All persons are fore
warned from harboring and hiring Kennedy,
under the full penalty of the law. If he goes
to Judge fuckers, where his wife and chill
dren are, hope the Judge will have him
bound hand and foot, and lodge him in some
safe Jail. l am convinced that there is no re-
lance on Kennedy whatever. Any informa-
ton from any gentleman of Kennedy, will be
thankfully received. My address, Marys-
vile, Buckingham County, Va.
ANDERSON ID. ABRAHAM.
White Oak Grove, Buckingham }
Co., Va. August l3.
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FaoM THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN, AUG. G.

From THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN, AUG. 6.
NOVEL CAsE.-Officer Hennick Yesterday
evening arrested two individuals whom he
found peddling small wares without license.
Upon being brought before Justice Gorsuch,
they gave their names, the elder as Mont
gomery Ward, and the younger whose ap-
pearance was peculiarly neat and tidy, as
John Fitzhugh. In the course of the exam
ination some circumstances induced the sus-
picion that Mr.. John Fitzhugh would have
appeared more appropriately in other cos
tume--in short it was suspected that lie was
woman.
Upon being charged with an abandonment
OF the proper apparel of her sex it was at
first denied, but subsequently admitted. She
said her real name was Mrs. Ann Daniels,
and her maiden name Ann Fitzhugh, and that
she was the wife of Mr.. John Daniels of
Fredericksburg, Va. whom she had deserted
some five or SIX weeks since in consequence
of the i'll treatment she had experienced at
his hands.
Since that time Ward, herself and her ell
dest son, child of about five years old, had
strolled about the country as pedlars, she al
ways wearing the dress in which she then APP
Peared,-a very genteel frock coat and light
pantaloons, boots of course most fashionably
small, Indicating foot that would excite the
envy OF half the youths of the city.
Her face is very prepossessing and youth
fol, her age not exceeding twenty years-she
having been married at fourteen. They ar
rived in the city on Tuesday and took lodg-
Ings at Worley's tavern, corner of Hillen
and High streets, where her sex was suspect
ed from her voice.
The magistrate committed them to pri-
son Tor the original offence against the Ii
cense laws, and will hold them to further
examination relative to the developments
subsequently made.
1.-THE parties have been DISCHARGED for want
of evidenced
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AT Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery held for Augusta County, at the
Courthouse, the 10th of June 1870
Michael Quinland, plaintiff
AGAINST
John Il. Breckenridge, admir-. of Timothy
Cunningham, decd. and all other the cred
itors of the said Cunningham, defendants.
BILL.
This cause came on to be heard upon the
Bill, the answers of Defendants, and was ar
gued by Counsel. On consideration where
of, the Court doth adjudge, order and decree,
that the defendant, John b. Breckenridge,
admir-. OF Timothy Cunningham, deed. do
render before Master Commissioner Samuel
Clarke, an account of his administration of
the estate of his intestate, from the date of
his qualification up to the period Of settle
ment, showing the amount of personal assets
up to the period of settlement, and disbursed
or retained In due and legal course of adj
tor distribution. The Court doth further ad-
Judge, order and decree, that it be referred to
said Commissioner Clarke to take an ac-
count of the plaintiffs debts, and all others
the creditors of said decedent, who shall come
in and establish their claims after due notice
given by advertisement for four weeks in the
Staunton Spectator, in which account the
Commissioner shall designate whether the
debts be due by speciality binding the heirs OF
by speciality not binding the heirs, or by sim
pie contract, whether In suit and the date oil
the institution thereof, or not in suit. II
shall be the duty of the said Commissioner
also. In stating the amount and value per.
sonal assets disbursed or remaining, to dis
tingulsh between such as be legal and such
as be equitable assets-and in stating the
administration account prior to the date there
of, to specify if any, and if any, what sums
were discussed or retained in violation of le
gal priorities existing at the time or date O
such disbursement or retainer. The sale
Commissioner will also report specially the
names g. number & balance now due that elias:
ofcreditors if sucha class exist, who having al
ready received a portion of their claims anc
having no legal priority or preference will
not be entitled to participate equally witt
creditors of equal degree, and who have re
ceived no payment in the remaining assets.
A copy-Teste,
n. &. KINNEY, elk.
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700 ACRES :

about 100 acres ar cleared, and the residue
well imbered.-Much meadow might be
made; and the place altogether is considered
admirably adapted to the purposes of raising
and keeping stock.
AS stand for a Tavern, during the whole
year, few in the upper country are Of equal
value. 1t is on the great connecting Turn
pike between Winchester and the White Sui
phur Springs, in most healthfnl, beautiful,
and romantic country: equi-distant between
the points, and is regarded as the most desi-
rable night stand, for the Stages passing each
way. 1t is also SO situated in relation to the
stands, East and West of it, as to render it
very desirable stopping place for the travel of
all kinds passing in both directions.
For terms address the subscriber in Staun-
ton. FRANCIST. STRIBLING.
August 6, 1910.
The Richmond Wing and Enquirer, the
Charlottesville Advocate, and the Winchester
Republican, will please insert the above once
week for four weeks and forward their ac-
counts to this office for collection.
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A good one.-Gov. Desha, of Kentucky,
during 4 late visit at Washington, was invi-
ted through Blair to dine with the President.
On returning to his hotel in the evening, the
old Governor was excessively provoked at not
having been introduced to the company at
dinner, and declared that had not Mr.. Cal
houn been there, he would not have known
any one. He was told that the President
had introduced the French fashion in this re-
spect. "D-n such fashion," replied the
indignant old Kentuckian.
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PUBLIC SALE

WILL be sold on Saturday, the 29th of
W August next, on the premises OF Mr..
John Wright,
Some Household and Kitchen Fur
niture, good Loom and Tackle,
some Hattel's Tools, handsome
young Filly, 4 good Mich Cows,
Calves and Hogs. Also the Corn
now growing and some Hay.
A credit of six months will be given on all
sums over Five Dollars.
August 13. JACOB BELL.
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GTAtW Wheeling few days ago, Col. John
son. when remarking upon the military SER
vices Of Gen. Harrison, gave the most direct
testimony in his favor. When asked whe-
ther Gen. Harrison was coward, he promptly
replied, "You might as well ask me whether
was coward, for in the battle of the
Thames there were no towards, every man
did his duty from the General down." He
also said he never heard his bravery question
ed until the present canvass.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-08-13

Horrsd Murder.-We read, with deep re-
Times -
Fhe only son of Joseph c. Wilson, of Bal
timore, formerly of this county, was drown
ed in we'll, on the 9th ult. whilst on a Wis
it to his grandmother, in this county. The
horrors of this calamity were infinitely in
creased, when circumstances led to the sus-
pici on that the child lost its life by the hand
of negro girl belonging to Mr.. Wilson,
The girl was apprehended, and confessed she
had inveigled the child to the well, to see a
birds nest, and had pushed him in.
The boy was about eight years old, and an
only son. No language can describe the
horrors of the scene. The wretch who has
entailed all this misery, and her husband,
have both been apprehended and committed
to Jail, there to awaitthe judgment of the law.
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r. O'EKzE
August 6.

To lie Parties, and all others rhom IL may
concern
F7AkE NOTICE, that under an order
IL of the Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry for Augusta County, bearing date June
23d, 1910, directing Survey in the cause in
which the heirs and distributes Of James
Kinsolving, sen. decd. are plaintiffs; and
the devisees and heirs at law Of Mai. Bowel,
decd. are defendants, / shall proceed on
Tuesday the 25th day of August, 1910, to
survey and lay off tieland as directed in said
order, at which time and place you can at
tend if you see proper.
JAMES NJ. LILLEY, Surveyor
August 6. of Augusta County,
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INDIAN TRoUBLEs.-The St. Louis Era of
the 2lst states on the authority of gentle
man who had just arrived from st. Peters,
that a war party of the Sioux Indians-f0O
stronghold assembled and taken up their
march for the Chippewa grounds; and that
about the same time an equal number of
Chppewas had left their homes for the pur-
pose of making war upon the Sioux. 1t was
the general belief that the battle would be a
destructive one, as both parties entertain the
most hostile feelings towards each other.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-08-13

at the general meeting of the stockholders
OF the Winchester and Potomac Rail Road
company on Saturday week, VIM. l.. Clark
was elected President, and Nathan Perkins,
area. .. Baldwin, Charles II. Clark, and
Sacop BAKER, Directors, who with James NJ.
MASON, David w. Barton, and Gerard B..
wager appointed Directors by the Board Of
public works, constitute tie present Board.
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Ann smith ACadcm Y
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA.

THE next regular session of 10 months in
this institution will commence on Tuesday
the LIST Of September. Arrangements are
now being made for the reception Of few ad-
ditional boardeTs. Circulars containing eve
ry necessary information can be had by APP
plying to
K. BRADSHAW, A. NJ. Principal.
Lexington, July 30, IS10-its
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The Gops.-The New York Journal o.
Commerce of Saturday says:

'tGentlemen who have just returned from
tours through the Western part of this State,
and in various directions through Michigan,
say the crops, every where, are very fine
In the great wheat district of this State. the
wheat is unusually heavy, and the ground to
be reaped larger than ever before. Indian
corn is strong and healthy, and promises
well. Some places have suffered from
drought. At Troy, from this cause, hay is a
dollar a hundred. There was fine shower
there, however, a few days ago; and, in gen.
eral, there is no want of either cold water or
caloric to stimulate vegetation. Another
friend who has just returned from very long
journey. through Pennsylvania, Virginia,
Ohio, kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri,
Michigan and New York, says that with
some small exceptions the crops are every
where very good. In Michigan, the price of
wheat is 81 to SO cents bushel, according
to locality. At Auburn, IN. V the farmers
ask dollar a bushel, and the millers offer 81
cents. As the tables are so turned that
buyers, not sellers, dictate, some of the farm
ers are accepting the offer of the millers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-08-13

A special meeting of the members of this
Institution will be held at the Vestry-room
of the Episcopal Church, on Friday next, the
18th inst. at 8 O'Clock, p. M. at which time "A
public Lecture on popular Education will
be delivered by NEWTON NICHE. Esq.
BY order of the President
August 13, 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-08-13

Martin Van Buren, in the New York con-
vention for amending the Constitution, oppo-
.sedthe right of poor men to vote. In the de-
bate on that question he used these words:
uBut what is the character of the Poor 3
Generally speaking, VICE AND POVERTY GO
YInp IN HAND. See Convention Journal,
page 2S4.
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NOTICE..

ALL persons are hereby forwarned against
harboring or employing OSCAR FOX, who
was bound to me by the Overseers of the
Poor of the Corporation of Stanton, as an
apprentice to the Shoe-Making business, and
who is now going at large, as am determin-
ed to put the law in force against any so of
Tending. o. WELLEN.
Staunton, Aug. l3, 1910.
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From the american Farmer.

| The CRoPs.-We continue to receive more
favorable accounts of the prospects of the
wheat crop, although the fly had made it's ap.
pearance in almost every quarter, and i'm some
sections has caused much damage-but in
general, we have reason to believe the inju-
ry sustained will not materially affect the ar
gregate crop ofthe whole country. The rust
has done considerable injury to the rye in
this vicinity; and we learn from the Stamnton
(Va.) Spectator, and Lexington (Va.) Gaz-
cite, that the rye'h has almost entirely been
destroyed in those sections by the same dis
ease, which destroys the straw as well as the
grain, thus depriving the farmer of a very va
liable portion of his horse feed, CUT STRAW
AND cHoP.-1'he loss of thery crop will COM
pei the farmer to resort to his corn-crib for
food for his stock, and we would again re-
mind him of a valuable machine, manufacture
ed in this city by Messrs. Sinclair, ir. and
20. "Baldwin's Cob and Corn Crusher," the
economy ofwhich in preparing most whole
some and nutritious food for stock, has been
testified to by DR.. II. of Baltimore county,
and others, as noticed in the Farmer a few
months since-a saving of one-third is con-
sidered as being secured by the use of this
implement. Having been fully and fairly
tested by the respectable gentlemen to whom
we have alluded, we can feel no hesitation in
recommending it to the attention of the pub
liz
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Augusta Springs
FOR SALE OR LEASE.

offer for sale, on accommodating terms, or
for lease, for several years, the above very
valuable property, situate in the county of
Augusta, about thirteen miles northwest of
Staunton.
The celebrity this place obtained, as
watering place, when proper accommodations
were afforded, is within the recollection of
many, and the efficacy of the waters, was
not only proved by the experience of those
who used them, but is further confirmed by
the daily demand for re-opcning house Of
accommodation.
The improvements, tho not in repair, are
valuable, well arranged, and sufficient in ex-
tent, for the accommodation of 100 koarders
The tract ofland is estimated to contain about
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August 6.

At Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery held for Augusta County, at the
Courthouse, in Staunton, on Thursday the
18th day of June, 1910,
John III. acknowledgements Samuel
Garvin, John Mitchum, b. F. Hall, Ed
ward Broughton, and James Points-de-
PENDANTS.
This cause came on TO be heard on the bill.
and answer of defendant, James Points, and
order Of publication returned executed against
the absent defendants.-On consideration
whereof, it is ordered that this cause be refer
red to master commissioner Charles Chaplin,
who is directed to state and settle the ac-
counts between the parties, and to present
such special statements as either party may
require to explain their respective pretensions.
Copy-Teste,
n. Co KINNEY, c. c.
The parties interested in the above decree,
are hereby notified that i have appointed
Wednesday the ID day of September next al
my office In Stanton, to commence the set
lement of the accounts referred to in said de-
cree at which time and place they are re-
quired to attend with necessary documents,
evidence, &c.
CHARLES CHAPLIN.
Conm'r. in Chancery
July 80, ISi0--ft
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ED The parties in the above cause are
hereby notified that shall attend at my Of
fee in the town of Stanton, on Monday the
9TH day OF September next, for the purpose
Of carrying the above order into effect.
SAM'L. CLARKE. NJ. Com'r.
August 6, 1910.
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EXTRA
Sup'Or. Seed Wheat.

I have for sale several hundred bushels of
New York white flint Wheat, d sample of
which is left for inspection, at the Office OF
the Stanton Spectator.
JOHN C. Sewers.
August Is, 194O-tf
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FOR SALE.-A Negro Woman, who is
a good house-servant, and an active Girl G.
leven years old. Enquire Of the Editor.
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TNIlEObZe FARM
FOR SALE.

W. will dispose of the Farm of the late
w Christian Echert, decd. lying in Au-
gusta County, eleven miles from Staunton, on
Motifs Branch, near the Augusta Springs,
and ON the Turnpike Road leading from Har-
nsonburg to the Warm Springs.-Said farm
contains
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262 ACRES

OF first rate limestone land-is well set in
clover-one hundred and fifty acres cleared,
OF which about 25 acres are meadow and as
much more could be made; the balance well
tlmbered. 1t would suit admirably for gra-
zlng farm, and is first rate stand for a tav-
ern. Persons wishing to purchase, will
please call on either of us, who will show
the farm and let them know the terms. II
not disposed ofat private sale, it will be sold
at public sale.
JOHN ECKERT,
PETER ECKERT,
Ex'ors. of Christian Eckert, decd.
August SIT
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FRESH TEA.

sssIssag1 5ssses\1 THE subscriber has Just
sss,ssss r,u TStr received Fresh Chest of this
ssfiS55s - article, which is of very SUI
iss TEAS s1 Perlor quality.
-S Zz2 NJ. BLAIR.
Stanton, August 5, 1840.-2t
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BALDWIN's CORN CRUsHER.

III any testimony were wanting, ofthe great
value of this too little known implement, that
testimony is fully supplied in the following
communication. This is what may be called
practical proof--the best sort of proof:
The VIRGINIA Corn AND Coz CRUsHER.
Mr.. Skinner ~ our notice in the Farmer
of the 18th instant, of what we esteem one of
the most valuable agricultural machines with
In our knowledge, has induced us to add our
experience OF two years in feeding work hor-
ses. Previous to the purchase of the Crush
er, we averaged the daily consumption of 2I4
ears of corn. Our stock then and now num-
Der seven head. One hundred and sixty ears
OF the ordinary size are now run through the
crusher-they make 81 heaping bushels of
crushed corn and cob. The different appear
ance of the horses, and their better ability to
work, prove beyond doubt, that the Crush
er affords more nutritious and healthy food.
1t will be seen it also places to our daily cred
1t, 81 ears of corn, upwards of 80 barrels a
year, worth at the average Baltimore price,
nearly double the cost of the Crusher.-
With two horse power l3 bushels of corn
and cob can be crushed in one hour
The Crusher in question came from the
mandatory of r. Sinclair, Jun. a. Co..
Duiih9 ue TWO years we nave nad IL In use,
and quite roughly, it has not cost one cent for
repairs, and is now in as good orderas when
purchased. The workmanship and material
fairly considered, the machine is certainly not
dear at S65. A. ii. TYSON.
Baltimore Co, Dec. %, 1899.
Eg The Patentee, who is now sat home,'
authorizes us to say that arrangements are
making for supplying any demand for the
CRUSHER in any part of the State, and
that in his temporary absence application
may be made to William II. CARRIER, Esq'r.
Stanton, Va.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-17

We have received news from Texas TO the lst OF
January. President Lamar has issued a proclama-
tion calling on all Texans TO abs tain from entering
Mexico.
President Lamar's administration is considered
decidedly popular In relation to the late moveme nj
81 allied force of Texans aud Fsderalists IN Mex
co, strong feeling Of condemnation exists Ross
and hts troops had been deeply sured for nvading
the Mexican territory. Ross himself had been
stricken from the rolls, and the pay rolls OF his men
cancelled for their descrton from their posts and
dis obedience Of orders.
The most important piece Of intelligence is the pas
sage thi ough both branches of Congress Of General
Hamilton. Loan Bill. IL was adopted with all the
notifications suggested by Gen -, in the house Of
representatives b. vote OF % TO 8, and IN the senate
by vote 81 to 3 We learn further that the sane
tou 70 The President had been received.
Cen. liam ton is on his way TO England, via New
YoTx.
Private letters confirm the news Of the taking of
hsiamora', which newspapers gave as a hear say
81 saue travellers from Rio Grande
The aisir took place from the 10Th 90 the 18th Dec
On Nhicr date the town fell into tue hands Of the
fedcr lists
Z Pc expedition was fully Organized and was pro.
csea'nE W Tampico. No doubt was entertained Of
the taking % that place In the same way as Ma,a.
mo-ss.
We are likewise informed that the fede ralist army
shw thousand strong, and commanded by gall int
snd abe ehiefs, has arrived at Soto Marine, from
wnsnee issy were To proceed with all possible haste
" Tswpico
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MONEY MARKET.
rhursday. Jpp. ia. q u. ~.

Inc ENGLISH news although of more ,orsbl, ehsrse er
has not Affected the mahs much. The British Qi,.s being
dy sSeoed with two weeks later dates, rrev,nl, any mate
at movement The ssls at the stock erthan,e were .a l.
North American Trust End Banking Company improved u per
cent Dt"re ana hsuson PER cent Mohawk Harlem a.
Uned States Bank declined pc cent, Thor. ,..I., ~
Ohio o. at 20 per cent. There |, no material cb. 4.
Domestic bills or uncurrent money