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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-16
FaM and Winter Goods.

THE subscribers have just received their SUP.
ply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which
is large, and embracing almost every article H.
sually kept in retail Store. Amongst their
stock may be found the following
Blue, brown, wool dyed, black, and invisi-
bic green Cloths.
London and American Cassimeres, and Cas-
sinets, all colors
British, French and American Calicoes.
beautiful style.
Nousiin de Lanes, fine black do
Merro, Bambaznes and Dress Silks.
Red and white Flannel, Canton do.
kentucky Jeans, plaid and plain Linseys.
Brown and bleached Sheetings and Shiriings
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps
Hardware, Queensware, Glass and China do.
Dye Stufls and Spices,
Window Glass
Together with large stock of GROCERIES.
which is as good, and will be sold as low as apv
In the county or elsewhere. Persons in search
OF Goods will please call and examine for them
selves. They will take in exchange for goods
all kinds OF Grain and other country produce.
Wheeling, and Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
money taken at par.
]. NJ. PITMAN g. SON.
Stanton, Nov. III, 1871.
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NEW GOODS.


vTNHE subscriber is now receiving and opening
IL his supply ofEALL AND WINTER
GOODS, which, added to his stock on hand,
will make it large and well assorted. A few of
the articles in his assortment are
.MouSlin dc LANES of the finest, medium
and lo,oer qualiies.-Figured and plais, Silks
-Cambrick, and Null .Muslins, Thread Edg
ings, and Itseriings--a ne,o style Of Meek
Ri6bons-Ptmd, Damask, .Mantua, Chine,
Satin and PomH de Sole Bonnet Ribbons
French artificial Flo,oers-A pdriety of
Chores and .Mits-Brochel, Damdsk, Chine
and Blanket Sha,cls- Gentlemcn's and BOYS
Hats-Fr and Cloth Caps-!Sa and Bonn
bazihe Stocks. Clothsand CasSimercs-.a pc
ry large and nell assorted Stock of Shoes and
Boots, Of epery description, and MANY other
articles achich comprise Stock of Goods.
All Of which he is determined to sell for cash,
Or to punctual dealers, as low as any other mer-
chant in Staunton. WIN. CRAIG.
Eg supply ofthe most Improved SCHOOL
BOOKS, for the higher and lower branches, are
kept constantly on hand. VIZ
Staunton, Sept. 8, 1871.
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A CAR D.
TO THE PUBLIC.

feel it incumbent upon me to correct an inn
preston which fear has prevailed to some ex-
tent among some of my country friends, and one
highly prejudicial to my interest as practitioner
OF Medecine-which is, that did not wish to
visit Patients who reside at acOnsderable dis
lance from town. beg leave distinctly to state
that such is not the case.-My profession is al
most my only means of support, and will cheer
fully obey any call to the country, from what.
ever distance it may come.
will here take the opportunity of returning
my sincere thanks to my friends for the patron
age heretofore extended to me, and hope that they
Will have no cause TO withdraw from me their
confidence. f. BERKELEY.
Stanton, Nov. 25, 1871.
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CONGRESS-.

quorum appeared in both Houses of Con-
gress on Monday. There being no officers to e.
lect, except Chaplains, both Houses interchang-
ed messages, and appointed joint committee to
wait upon the President to inform him of their
readiness to receive any communication he might
have to make.
In the House, w. G. Johnson moved resolu-
ton providing that the rules and orders of the
last Congress be adopted for the government Of
the House, until action shall be had on the report
OF the select committee appointed at the close of
the last session. Mr.. Adams said he was not
willing to vote for the proposition unless the 2lst
rule, in relation to Abolition petitions, was ex-
cepted, and moved an amendment to that effect,
which after some debate, was negaved.
On Tuesday, the Message of the President was
communicated to both Houses. On the motion
to print an extra number Of copies, Mr.. Benton
took occasion to assail the Mesa ge, or that part
of it in reference to Fiscal agent. He said that
no such scheme could meet his sanction. The
extra copies were ordered.
In the House, Mr.. Johnson's motion, in refer
once to the rules, was adopted with an amend
ment, making the report ofthe Selec, Committee
the Specidi order OF me day AFTER huTsOay' mr.
Adams made an Intellectual effort to have his a.
mendment reconsidered.
On Wednesday, nothing Of interest iranspired
IN the Senate. In the House, squabbIe arose
between Mr.. Caruthers Of r. and Mr.. Dawson Of
La as to the right to seat lately occupied by Mr.
sergeant, which had been taken possession Of by
Mr.. q. before the close of the late session. and
who had put his name upon it. Mr.. Dawson de-
nying the right of the proceeding, erased the
name, and inserted his own in place. Both par.
ties addressed the House on the subject, and the
dispute was at length settled by giving the seat
to Mr. Caruthers. The proceedings since have
been exceedingly dull ; not even ''row" to
break the ponotony.
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NEW OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Fruit, Confectionery s. Grocery
Store.

TNI!E subscriber having located in Staun.on,
intends to keep the above named establish
ment in the house formerly occupiedby M. Quin-
land, second door from the corner, formerly occu-
pied by Joseph Cowan, where the following ar
ticles can be had at small advance for cash, at
wholesale or retail
Fresh Oranges, Lemons, Figs, Dates, Prunes,
Citron, Malaga Grapes, Raisins,
Fresh Almonds, English Walnuts, Palm Nuts,
Filberts, Ground Peas,
Preserved Pine Apples, Oranges, Ctron and
Lines,
Guava Jelly, Lemon Syrup, Jujube
Best Loaf Sugar, brown do, Coffee, Tea, Mo-
lasses, Cheese, Soap, Candles,
Tobacco, great variety of Segars,
Best Cogniac Brandy, French do. Peach do
Apple do, Whiskey.
Madeira Wine, S. Madeira do, choice brand
Champagne, Muscat, and Malaga Wines
Porter, Ale and Cider.
All kinds of FRENCH FANCY CANDIES,
common plain CANDY Of every variety. Also,
good assortment of FANCY TOYS.
JOHN w. PITMAN.
Stanton, March 4, 1871.
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Dixon Fl. Lewis has come to life again. He
arrived in Washington on Wednesday.

The New York Express says that the Com
mission appointed to investigate the concerns of
the Custom House in that city, has been closed
ny order of the Secretary of the Treasury, who
wishes for report to be made to Congress. The
gentlemen comprising it were about leaving for
Washington.
The Express adds that this commission had
some trouble with the late Collector, Jesse Hoyt
ltappears that the Commissioners seized his pa
pers which were on fiieat the Custom House, his
correspondence with the Comptroller of the Trea-
sury and the like, whereupon he made demand
threatening replevin, when one of Commission
ers took the papers beyond New York jursdic-
ton, to Washington.
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TO PHYSICIANS, .MER CHANTS
AND PAINTERS.

WE take this method of informing our friends
and the public, that we have nearly completed
our fall supply Of MEDICINES, PAINTS,
DYE STUFFS, AND OILS, and are now pre-
pared to sell low for cash, or to punctual Gus
toners.
Physicians wanting Medicines would find it
to their interest TO call on us before PURCHASING
elsewhere.
Merchants or others buying to sell again, will
he furnished at Richmond prices.
10 Painters We offer an extensive assortment
OF Paints-among which will be found
100 Kegs Mordecai and Lewis A No. l White
Lead at S2:75, and lower still if other Paints are
purchased. Also,
Chrome Green, Prussian Blue. No. l.
Yellow, Terra di Sienna,
Verdigr:s in Oil, Terra Umbria,
Verdigrs Dry, Vandyke Brown,
Black Lead, Spanish Brown
Red Lead, Spts. Turpehtine,
Chinese Vermillion, Copal Varnish,
English Vermillion, Japan Varmish,
Venetian Red, Paint Brushes.
Sash Tools, &c. &c.
Which will be sold lower than thew can be
purchased this side of Richmond. and as low as
they can be purchased there. All orders from a
distance Punctually attended to-
GEO. b. PAYNE &CO.
Druggists, Scottsvlle, Alb.
| Dec PPM
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The steamer Acadia arrived at Boston on
Thursday the I'd inst. The subject of absorbing
interest in England was the birth of Prince.
the Queen having been safely delivered of son
on the 9th of November. He comes into the
world as Duke of Cornwall but will probably
be made Prince of Wales at his baptism. There
was every demonstration Of JOY throughout the
country at the event.
The news brought from China by this arrival
is TO the S4th OF August. The truce was still
preserved, and Sir Henry Pottinger, who is the
sole PlenpoteDtiary, and the new Admiral Sir
William Parker, were prosecuting affairs with
great energy, and the Chinese were evidently
getting frightened. Sir Henry refused to submit
TO the degrading terms heretofore imposed on
ambassadors, and demanded to conduct his nepo-
tiations with the proper functionary Of the Gov
eminent, which was yielded. The truce it
appears only embraces the Southern provinces,
and the British were about sending an expedition
North. Ten or twenty millions of dollars were
offered to SIr Henry to desist from this intention
but were refused.
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EDUCATION CONVENTION.
To the Editor of the Spectafor.
RICHMOND, Dec. IL, 1871

RIcuMoND, Dec. IL, 1871.
My Dear Sir--l feel it my doty, through you.
to present TO those who honorcd INC with their
confidence In appointing me delegate TO the Ed
ucauoh Convention, brief account Of the pro-
ceedings OF that body 80 far.
was to my very agreeable surprise, that
found, on the organization of the Convention,
there were nearly lao delegates from thirty two
counties and boroughs.
The various topics properly claiming our atten-
tion were presented Thursday evening, by Report
from Committee Of 81, to whom the subject
was referred. These various topics were then
assigned TO hve committees consisting Of seven
each. The Report Of the committee on Military
schools was readily and nearly unanimously a
dopted. That on Primary Schools was assault
cd In very able manner, at the outset,by mo-
ton Tor re-commitment; the debate ON which led
TO discussion of the whole subject, occupying
nearly three-fouIths fthe time ofthe Convention.
In OBEDIENCE to the informal request Of those who
sent me here, and the expressed wish of three of
my colleagues, endeavored to the best of my
ability, to sustain the Report. After few unim-
portant amendments, it was adopted by an almost
unanimous vote. think the friends of Primary
Schools have great reason for congratulation in
view OF this fact. What the Legislature will do
cannot say; but / feel greatly encouraged to
believe that something will be attempted COM
mensurate with our wants, and in accordance
with the dictates of proper regard to the char
acter of our Commonwealth. hope the subject
will be kept before the people Of Augusta. What
ever the Legislature does, nothing will he eff
cicnt,unioss the people are prepared to second its
efforts. You will doubtless see our proceedings
very soon. will only observe, tina, tho Report
on Primary Education, recognises the Distric.
School system as the best, requiring Cor it's sup
port the combination of Taxation and State funds,
(now appropriated to this cause,) together with
whatever aid may be derived from tuitio fees ola
very small amount, provided the Legislature and
counties should prefer to use this aid.
we are now engaged in discussing the Report
OF the Committee on Colleges; and you must
excuse the hurried manner in which these few
lines are penned. Yours, &c.
B. M. SMITH.
The whole matter to be submitted to the peo-
pie at the polls.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

V1RGINIA--At Circuit Superior Court of
Law and Chancery held for Augusta County at
the Court Honse. Thursday, November 4, 1871:
Benjamin F. Graham. one Of the creditors and
administrator Of John Fulton, decd. Plff.L
AGAINST
Hugh Fulton, James Fulton, Ellen Shannon. Da.
vid Cunning and Sarah his wife, heirs of said
John Fulton, Observation-Disclosures
The Court doth adjudge, order and decree.
that the plaintiff doth render before Master Com
missioner Samuel Clarke, an account of his ad
mlnistraton of the estate of his intestate--an ac
count between the plaintiff and intestate, showing
what was due the plaintiff from n,estate, at the
date OF his death. and whether the same was due
by specially binding the heirs, or by simple con-
tract, which said account the commissioner will
state, settle and report, with any matter specially
stated, thought pertinent by himself, or required
by the parties to be so stated Of the debts paid
by the administrator out of the personal estate.
the commissioner will show what portion thereof
consisted of speciaties binding the heirs The
commissioner is also directed to convene all the
outstanding and unpaid creditors by the usual
notice published in the Staunton Spectator, and
take and report to this Court an account of all
debts and demands, still due and unpaid against
the estate Of John Fulton, decd. specifying in
said report the dignity of said debts or demands.
An Extract from the Decree.
Teste,
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Dec l6

VIRG1NIA.-At Rules held in the Clerk 8
Office of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, December the
9th, l84l.
Ballard Smith, John Newton. Graham and Nc
Guffen, Nj. ID. Vines, Thomas Nj. Donoho,
John ID. Hamilton and Charles Hamilton
Plaintiffs
AGAINST
James NJ. Lilley, Samuel Lightner, jr. Samuel
Lightner, sen. and James S. Lightner-Defen-
dants.
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendant James s. Lightner not having
entered his appearance and given security, accor-
ding to the act of Assembly, and the Rules of
this Court, and it appearing by satisfactory evil
dence that he is not an nhabitant of this Com
monwealth 1t is ordered, that the said Defen-
dant do appear here, on the LIST Monday in March
next, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper printed in Stanton, for two months
successfully, and posted at the front door of the
Courthouse.
Copy-Teste,
H. H. KINNEY, D. C.
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In pursuance Of deed of trust executed to the
subscriber by VIM. A. Turk. bearing date the st
day of October, 1910, and Of record in the Coun-
ty Court Office of Augusta, for the purpose of
securing the payment of certain sums of money
therein specified, due to Samuel Clarke, commits
sioner under decree Of the Circuit Superior
Court Of Law and Chancery for the County of
Augusta, in the Of John Miller guardian of
the orphan children Of Robert Miller, decd a
ganst the heirs of the said Robert Miller, &c.,
will be sold on Tuesday the 2sth day of Deem
her next, on the premises, at public auction, for
ready money, SO much of the
RED HOUSE Tract OF LAND,
situated in the said county, adjoining the land of
Henry keneagy, and near his Iron Works, as
will be sufficient to raise the sum of Thirteen hun
dred and thirty dollars thirty-hree and one
third cents, with interest six hundred and six
ty-sx dollars, sixty-six and two-third cents, part
thereof from the LIST day of November, 1910, and
on the like sum the residue thereof from the lst
of November, 1871, till paid, and the costs of the
said sale.
NICHS. c. KINNEY, Trustee.
Staunton, Dec. 1871.
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Dec l6
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

VIRGINIA.-At Circuit Superior Court of
Law and Chancery, held for Augusta County, at
the Courthouse. Friday, Nov. 10Th, 1871.
w. and S. Wyman-Plaintiffs-
AGAINST
Ebenezer Christian, Hugh w. Shelley, Sarah G..
Wallace, Samuel Bell, Thomas Bell, Francis
Bell, ST. Jacqueline P. Taylor g. Co.. William
A. Abney, Gather g. Co., Livermore Berry &
Co. and others-Defendants.
"And it is further adjudged, ordered and de-
creed, that Master Commissioner Samuel Clarke,
do state and report to this Court the various
claims of the creditors of the defendant Christian,
who were named in the deed aforesaid according
TO their classification in said Decd and tina, he do
further state and report to this Court, such claims
Of the unknown creditors of the defendant Chris
tian, who are not named in said deed, as may be
laid before him-havng first given notice to the
creditors named in said deed, of the time and
place of auditing their claims, and having also, by
advertisement in the Stanton Spectator, for six
weeks, notified the unknown creditors of the said
Christian to produce their claims to him. at the
time and place he may appoint for auditing the
same, in order that they may be reported to this
court"
in extract from the Decree.
Teste,
r TT KINNEY - =
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Sale Under Decd OF Trust.

IN pursuance of deed Of trust, bearing date
the Sd day of September, 1886, and of record in
the County Court Office Of Augusta, executed by
WIN. A. T1rke and Zacharah Johnston to VIM.
Clarke and VIM. Craig, for the purpose of Sc
curing the payment Of certain sums of money,
therein specified, due to Samuel Clarke and VIM.
Poage, Ex'ors. Of William Patrick, who was
Exon Of Thomas Turk, decd. the undersigned,
surviving trustee. will offer for sale on Monday
the 10th day Of January next, on the premises,
at public auction, for ready money, so much oftho
TRACT OF LAND,
described In the said deed, as situated In the
County of Augusta, on the West side of the
South River, adjoining the lands of James Pat
terson, John Conner, Philip Coiner, &c. as will
be sufficient to raise tho sum of seven hundred
and seventeen dollars, twenty-eight and half
cents, that being the amount which will be due
on that day to five of the representatives of Re-
becca Glenn, decd, account of their distrbu-
tive share of the money arising from the sale of
the said land, including the Executors commits
sion on certain shares obtained by the said VIM.
A. Turk, to which sum will be added the costs of
sale.
Acting as trustee, altho' the title is believed un-
questionable, such only will be made to the pur.
chaser as Is usual in such eases.
VIM. CRAIG, Surviving Trustee.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES resolu.
ton has been introduced in the Senate of Geor-
gia, by Mr.. Black, Democratic member, to ap-
ply a part ofthe proceeds of her State bonds to
redeem the circulation ofthe Central Bank. The
Milledgevile Journal says that these bonds have
been already pledged to redeem her engagements
through her agent, to Reed, Irving e. CO. Lon
don Bankers. Surely Georgia, says the Charles
ton Patriot, is not about to follow in the footsteps
of Mississippi 1t is also stated that the Legis-
ature of Georgia will do nothing for the reforma-
ton of the currency Of that State.
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'yerms Of the Spectator,

--sesfoo--
The Spectator is published once week, by
kESroN HARPER, at Two Dollars year, if paid
in advance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents, af.
ter the expiration of the year. No paper will be
discontinued, but at the option of the editor unit;
all arrearages are paid. ~ Advertisements not
exceedirg thirteen lines Of printed matter, insert
ed three weeks for one dollar, and TWENTY-FIVE
cents for each subsequent observation-disclosures adj
vertisements in the same proportion. A liberal
discount will 1e made to advertisers by the year.
G(hetters on business must be postpaid.
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Just Received,

find for sale moderate terms,
Pure Nitrate Silver, superfne.
Ext. Hyosceramus.
French Quinine.
Oil Juniper.
0nganum.
Pulvenzed Cubebs.
Chamomile Flowers--Gum Opium
Chrome Green, Chrome Red; "a new article.)
CASTLE Soap, Jujube Paste.
1J-Also variety of FancySoaps, for the toll
ct and Shaving, true German Cologne, Preston
Salts in cut glass bottles, Nail g. Tooth Brushes,
Edes' Verbena Extract, Maynard and Noyes' Wri-
ting Ink, &c. 4. BERKELEY.
Dec l6
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ONE CENT AND a BASKET OF
SaAvGNas REWARD.

Ran AWAY from the subscriber in Rock
ondgc county, about the 9Th Of Nov'r. last. an
lndented apprentice to the Carpenter Business be-
tween l8 and 10 years ofage, named
GlAWt4GN IBIgOOLES0
hereby forwarn all persons from harboring or
employing said apprentice, as they will be dealt
with as the law directs. | will give the above
reward, but no thanks, for tho apprehension and
delivery of said boy to me.
Dec 9--3t
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NOTIoN
TO THOSE INTERESTED.

THE subscriber having removed his Store
from Staunton to the Augusta Springs, would re-
specially inform his old customers who have
accounts still standing on his books, or may be
indebted to him in any way, that he has left his
claims in the hands of Thomas ]. Niche, Esqr.
and Mr.. J. Il. Arnall, to whom they are request
ed to make payment as soon possible. He
hopes this notice may be promptly attended to,
as he is dosirous to close his old business with
all convenient despatch. N. b. LONG.
npc
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doctor Phillip S. Conway,

HAVING removed from the neighborhood
Of Hebron Church, to Stanton, offers his profess
sional services to the citizens of the town and it's
vicinity. He returns his thanks to the people Of
his old neighborhood, and hopes still to obtain a
share of their patronage. Office in the County
buildings, opposite the Courthouse.
Nov III
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r. II. KINNEY, d. C..

~" The creditors of John Fulton, decd, are
hereby requested to attend at my Office in the
Town of Stanton, on Friday the 2sth day of
January next, and exhibit their claims against
his estate, in order to enable me to comply with
the above order in that respect.
SAM'L. CLARKE, NJ. Com.
December I6, 1871.
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FOR RENT,

The PLANTATION formerly occupied by
William Cason, two miles west OF Staunton. A
ny person wishing TO rent, can view the premises.
None need apply without producing satisfactory
testimonials, as to character, &c.
Dec9. ELEANOR STUART.
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Ex-Governor Bagby is elected to the U. 8.
Senate by the Legislature of Alabama, in the
place of C. c. Clay, resigned.
The Charleston Mercury asserts confidently
that the Legislature of Alabama will reject the
share of that State under the Distribution act
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wHN0HlRS1glRIB 1DN1p@To
WUNWlSI1&SII WIGRWUo
ALLEN, WALTER & 90.
Flour and Grain dealers and
Commission s. Forwarding
MERCHANTS,

KEEP constantly on hand large assortment
of GROCERIES, LIQUORS., SALT, NAILS,
IRON, &c. &c. which we offer at wholesale OF
retail, very low for cash, or to
PLASTER. We also havo on hand
large stock Of Plaster, now at the reduced price
of 81 per ton, for the purpose Of supplying
those who may favour us with their business,
which shall always be attended to promptly, and
the best terms.
Winchester, Nov. 4, IS41-12t
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The case of the United States VS.. Reside in
the Circuit Court at Philadelphia, has resulted
in a verdict for the defendant Reside, of $780,
49G 06-The counsel for the United States have
moved for a new trial.