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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08
ASSIGNEE'S SALE.

WILL be sold at public auction, in front of
w the Tavern of James Fraser, in the town of
LewIsburg, Greenbrer county, on Monday the
10Th day OF December inst. the following prop
erty surrendered by James Watkins in the inven-
tory attached to his petition in Bankruptcy, viz:
One-fourih in two parcels of land i'm Botetourt
county, undivided, and which descended to him
from his father. Also at the same time and place,
his interest iii certain partnership property de-
scrioed as follows, at the Foundfy near Lewis
burg, VIZ: One set patterns for making hollow
ware castings with TASKS, 6 patterns for ploughs
and TASKS, one pattern for stoves and TASKS, one
ditto for corn shellers six patterns for andirons
~ ditto Tor wagon boxes, patterns for mandrs,
ditto Tor sudgeons, shank and hand ladies',
2Ooo lbs castings, supposed to be at Foundry,
$500 ditto at Nicholas G.. H., 1000 ditto at Y.
mon va, ) tons scrap metal, one sledge hammer
and bar, oae brace and set of bits, one plane and
Two angurs. Also, his interest in lease Of Dwell
ling House, Foundry, and water privileges. two
years from the lst OF January 1913.
The terms for las interest i'm the land i'm Bote-
tourt county, will be follows, viz: one third of
the purchase money in hand the remainder in
two equal annual instalments, the purchaser Civ
ing bond with good personal security for the de-
ie!red payments. For all the other property the
cash will be required
Such title to the above property will be made
The purchasers, as is vested in me by the decree
In bankruptcy, made on the 18th day Of Noven-
Der, 1872, In the District Court OF the United
states, holden at SiAumton GA The petition Of said
Watkins.
Should the sale of the above property not be
concluded on the day above mentioned it will be
continued or the succeeding day.
JAMES POINTS, Assignee.
December L, 1912.
-" Lewisburg Wing copy till sale.
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DIR. Yaylor's Baison Of Liyer-
wort. from SO Bowery,
New York.


'oh nearly ten years this medicine has stood
uhrivalied for the cure Of Coughs, Colds.
oiouP' Casarrh, Bronchitis, raising of Blood.
pninin the SIDE and Breast, Liver Complaint, and
all those affections of the Throat and LINES
whlch are source of SO much SUFFERING and so
ol.en terminate IN that most fatal of all diseases.
transcription. So extensively has this ronsdy y
beenused, and SO often proven essrnI -,
the proprietor feels no hestancy in ntrodncinr !,
and in recommending it to all who unfort,,nnsoi ~,
may nave occasion to resort to some means If re-
coyery. It's purely vegetable, being entirely
free from all mineral products. mild and gentle
IN It's effects upon the system, and perfectly safe
as Wei as salutary. Physicians familiar with lis
enects, even in aggravated, and IN some instan
oes, Almost hopeless cases, not unfreuuenuy pre-
schn9 II In their practice, and with the Medical
Faculty generally, it has met with more than or
o'hafy appreciation. Certificates and fesfitnon;.
as i Sre,a yo!9ntay, from those who have
Desn henetted by II and whose standing rende,S
them worthy of ali confidence and resnec, a"'Vig
be furnished IN abundarce-but these OIL, v0a a0
company The wrapper around each bottIa D.
ware Of the counterfeit. The genuine is fo- sog-
by ANTHONY d. WREN. Agent 'a''
Dec 9, 1915 H'ys
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TRUSTEES SAFE.

subscriber by John Wright, bearing date the
cath day Of February, 1896, and of record in the
Clerks Office of the County Court of Augusta,
shall, on Monday the Goth day Of December next,
before the door Of the Bell Tavern, in the town
oil Staunton proceed to sell, for cash. to the high
est bidder, certain tract parcel Of Land lying
and being in the said County of Augusta, adj
joining tho Lands Of John X. Moore, John g.
Christians Adm'fs Adam Swink, and others,
containing 1877 ACRES, he the same more OF
less, and being the on which said Wright at
present resides.
Acting as Trustee shall only convey the right
vested in me as such
JOHN CHURCHMAN, Trustee.
Nov. %, 1912.
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Trustees Sale.

y pursuance of the provisions of Deed OF
Trust, executed TO the subscriber by James
ship, on the 26th day Of May 1885, and duly re-
corded in the Clerks Office OF the County Court
OF augusta tor certain purposes in said deed set
forth, shall on Friday the 30,h day of the pre-
sent month (December) proceed 10 sell, at the
residence OF the said james Ship. (near the mill
formerly the property Of Martin Baylor's heirs, J
about y miles west Of Staunton; at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder for cash. a certain
Tract or Parcel of Land, containing 6s ACRES,
DC !he same more or less and being the same on
which the said Ship at present resides, adjoining
me lands OF Daniel Hull, Samuel Kerr, and 9TH
ers. Also at The same time and .lace the follow
ing personal property to wit: Roam Horse, ,
bay Mares, sorrel Horses, . Bay Filleys, at
inc date OF the trust deed, 10 head OF Ca,tle, 80
head of Hogs, head of Sheep, Road WAGON
complete and gear for four horses, Harrow. 1
Hnitivator, Mccormick Ploughs, Shovel
Ploughs, Wheelbarrows, Hoes, Mattocks. sc
Feather Beds, Beds,eads and Furniture, doz.
Windsor Chairs, 3 faI!ing-eat Tables, kitchen
Table, 2 dressing Tables, Pots, 3 Ovens. 9
Skiiiets' and Baker, l Copper Kettle, eight
day Clock, full st Of Mason's Tools, set of
Shoemaker's Tools. set of Carpenters Tools. 1
Cu'ting Box and Knife, . chests Of Drawers. |
corner Cupboard and Furniture 1 Bureau. | Chi
ma Press, large Chests, 2 mems, Saddles. .
women's Saddles and Brides, with all the hal
ance of household and kitchen furniture. and
FARMING utensils OF every description not herein
enumerated, that was in the possession of said
Ship at the date Of the trust deed aforesaid. to-
gsther with the increase of the aforesaid live
stock, or so much thereof as will be of value suf
hclent to pay tho sum OF 1927 10 with interest on
the same from the 18th day oi February 1910,
and costs attending the drawing, recording and
execution of this Trust.
Acting as Trustee, shall only convey the title
vested in me as SUCH
JOHN CHURCHMAN, Trustee.
Hoo @ -
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00iee Of Commissioner in.Iaa,krupteu tor }

=, JachSOt County, December 3, ISl2.
Notice TO the Creditors OF the following named
persons, bankrupts, to prove their debts before me
at my Office at Jackson Court House, on the fol
lowing days, when and where the said bankrupts
are required to attend.
Debts VS. Daniel l.. Kemp, on the 18th and 9Th Of
January next.
Debts VS. Jno. b. Flesher, on the iih and 9Th of
January next.
Debts vs. VIM. l.. Tolloy, on the 4,l and 9TH Of
January next.
Debts VS. VIM. X Board, on the 18th and 9Th of
January next.
Debts VS. Elijah l.. Pickins, on the Ith and 9Th of
January next.
WM. d. MCMAHON, Con'r. Sc.
Sih.
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0aiee q. Commis,ioner IN Hankruptcn )

,,o-,,,r, 's Botefo,vf County, DecemtsrS.
NOTICE TO the creditors of the following bankrupts
20 Prove ther debts before me, my office in Fincas-
ie' on the several days named, when aud where the
bankrupt IN each case is required TO attend.
Dso's vs. Daniel Brugh, on the I'd and Sd Of jan
vary next
Debts vs. Wesley b. English, on the Cd and Sd
OF January next.
Debts VS. Christian Bower, on the 4,h and 5,h of
January next.
Debts VS. Benaiah Furguson, on the 9TH and 5,h
of January next.
Debts VS. George Ber, on the 18th and 5,h of jan
uary next.
Debts VS. VIM. Williams, on the i,h and 9Th of
January next.
Debts VS. Simon Hoyleman, on the 4th and 5,h Of
January next.
J. RICHARD LEwELLEN, Com'r. &c.
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o0sce Of COMMISSIONS in Bankrug,cy for

:. - ftUChVTtUS( county, Dec. ;, 1912.
otce TO ne creditors OF the following persons dul
necarso 3Skr1tss 20 prove their speciiyc db,s be-
of, me- nj my Office ia Lexington the following ma
med days, when and where tn said bankrup,s arr re
qrir,d 10 attend.
Debts vs. Thomas o. Staten, on the 9TH and 9Th of
January next.
Debts VS. John A. Mcclure, on the 4th and 5.h Of
January next.
Debts VS. John Alexander, on the 4th and 9Th of
January next.
Debts VS. Powhatan A. Talloy, on the IL, and 5,h
OF January next.
Debts VS. Daniel Staten, on the 9Th and 5lh of
january next.
Debts VS. John Witherow, on the 18th and 5th Of
January next
Debts Samuel Trout, on the 4th and 9Th of Janu-
airy next. J. e. BOWER, Com'r. &c.
Stb.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08
Office Of Commissioner in Bankruptcy

Z. : JOI HOlID6e county, DeceInDer 3.
Notice TO creditors of The following persons duly dc
cared Bankrupts by the District Court of the United
States for the Western District of Virginia that nave
appointed the following days at my office in Salem
toreceive proof OF their respective debts when and
where the Bankrupt in each is required to attend
Debts VS. John Perfaior, on the Attn and 5th of
January next.
Debts VS. Nathan p. billiard, on the 18th and 9Th
OF January next.
Debts vs. Abner Goodwin, on the All, and 9Th of
January next.
Debts vs. Abraham Martin, on the 18th and 5th Of
January next.
Debts vs. Patrick Magrudor, on tho 4th and 5,h
Of January next
JOSHUA r. G. BROWN, Conn.,. &c.
Each Of the above will be continued from time TO
time if necessary to complete the proof debts Bank
rupts must be prepared 10 pay the Commissioners fee on
or before the last day OF hearing
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08

yor Greens'isr county, December 8, 1872.
NcIii'E 10 thc Creditors of the following perso,s
oankfupts, TO prove their debts before me- AT my oic
IN Lewisbug, on the following days, when and where
the SAID banSrupSs are required to attend.
Debts vs. Nm. Bryant, ON the 4th and 5,h of
January next.
Debts vs. Michael F. Williams, on the 18th and
9Th of January next.
Debts vs John bryant, on the 4th and 5th of
January next.
Debts VS. Salvatore Perkins, on the 4th and 9Th
of January NEXT.
Debts va Hudson Bryant, OH ,hs 9Th and 9Th of
January next.
Debts VS. David Clnebill on The a,h and 5,h nj
January next.
Debts vs. Conrad Cart on the :tb ard 9Th of lam
nary next.
Debts VS. James Samplo on tho A,b and 5th or
January next.
VIM. G, WOODSON Co,,,r Go
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oRce of Commissioner ~ 8onkruotcv

- JOT 1HeTCT County, Dec 5, Io42. {
NOTICE 10 the Creditors of the following persons
DanruPs present and prove their respective debts
fore me, my office at Mercer Court House on The
following named days, when and where the said bank
rupts arc required TO attend.
Debts VS. Asa Bclcher, on the 4th and 5th Of Jam
nary next.
Debts VS. VIM. Miller, on the ith and 5th of jan
uary next
Debts VS. Alexander Byrnside, or the 4th and 5th
of January next.
Debts vs. Joseph Read, on the 9TH and 9Th of Jan
uary next.
Debts VS. John Brown, on the 18th and 5th of jan
uary next.
Debts VS. James Petry, on the 9TH and 5th Of jan
uary next.
Debts VS. Bennett Houchens, on the ith and 5,h of
January next.
Debts VS. Arthur NJ. Blankenship, on the 4th and
5th of January next.
VIM. HOWE, Com'r. &c.
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Office Of Commissioner in Bankrupicy

for Monroe county Dec. s, 1912
NOliCE TO the creditors of the following persons I,
prove their debts before me at my OHic, in Union
on The several days named, when and where the SAID
oankTupis are required To attend.
Debts VS. Anthony Meadows, on the 4th and 5tl
of January next.
Debts vs. Goodall Cartn on the 4,h and 9Th oi
January next.
Debts VS. Wiley Noble, on the 9TH and 5lb o,
January next.
Debts VS. Asher Burdett, on the 18th and 5lh OF
January next.
Debts VS. Elijah Car:iu. on the Atb and 9Th Of In
uary next.
Debts VS. Jonathan Miller, on the Ith and 5,h Of
January next.
Debts VS. Lewis Miller, on the 4,h and 5th OF
January next.
DEBTS VS. Gibson Bobbett, ON the 4th and 5th OF
January next.
DEBTS VS. Henry A Ballard, on the 9th and 9TH of
January next.
iebts VS. Joseph Francis, on the 9th and 9TH of
January next.
Debts VS. James Coodall, on the 9th and 7,h o:
January next.
Debts VS. Tnomas nanley, on me ON ana IN, nj
January next.
Debts VS. John Fuller, on the 9th and 7th of IAN
uaTy next.
Debts VS. Lewis Bryant on the 9th and 9TH Of Jam
uary next.
Debts VS. John FinSher, on the 9th and 7th of
January next.
Debts VS. Philip Collins on the 9Th and -,b ~
January next.
Debts VS. George Vass, on the 9Th and 9Th nj
January next,
Debts VS. John Bolingcr, on the 9th and lotb NJ
January next.
Debts VS. James Evans, on the 9th and 10Th of
January next.
Debts VS. Philip Bolinger, on the 9Th and 10th OF
January next.
Debts VS. VIM. Bolinger, on the 9th and 10th OF
January next.
Debts VS. kelton Eals on the 9th and 10Th r..
January next.
JOHN l.. ALEXANDER, Com'r. &c.
Each Of the above will be continued from time
10 lime necessary TO complete the proof of debts.
fee on or before the last day Of hearing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08

ESI virtue Of deed Of trust executed 10 me
- by Jacob tireiner, bearing date the 18th Of
November, 1911, duly recorded in the Office OF
tho County Court of Augusta shall proceed 10
sell, 5fore the door OF Garber's Tavern, in tie
town of stanton, on Monday the 2Gth OF De-
cember 1912, to the highest bidder, for cash, for
the purposes in said deed mentioned, all the said
Jacob Grelners right title, interest and estate UNI
der the will Of his father, John Greiner dec d. bis
interest, being the ninth undivided part Of tho
proceeds Of 1zO ACRES oas IAIyD, ad-
Joining The lands OF Joseph Smith, Nm. ]. Gill
keson and others. said land being subject To the
life estate OF the widow, Elizabeth Greiner,
which can be more fully seen by reference to the
will Of the said decd.
The title to the above property is believed TO he
good, but shall make such title only as is vested
in me by said deed.
GEORGE BAYLOR, Jr Trustee.
Dec
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Office Of CORNERSTONE, in Ba,,Gruptcy

=. IoT hdnatchd county, December 5, 1912.
Notice to Creditors of the following persons,
banArupts, to present and prove their debts before
me atmy office in Charleston, on the following
days, when and where the said bankrupts are re-
qured TO attend.
Debts VS. John /. Malone, on the 4th and 9Th Of
January next.
Debts VS. Richard Dillon, Oh the 18th and 9Th Of
January next.
Debts VS. Thomas Foster, on the 18th and 5th of
January next.
Debts VS. John Cundil, on the 4ih and 5th of IAN
uary next
Debts VS. John l.. Stone. on the 4th and 9Th of
January next.
Debts VS. VIM. Holstine, on the 18th and 5,h of
January next.
Debts VS. Robert Snodgrass, on the 4th and 9Th
OF January next,
Debts VS. 1iihom Snodgrass, on the 18th and 9Th
OF january next.
Debts VS. VIM. Kirk, on the 4th and 5th of Jam
uary next JACOB GOSHORN, Con,'r.
Slb.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08

SLAVERY IN THE SourH.-Ye s,erdsy morning
mulatto belonging to Mr.. Hanna, Distinguish
ed merchant Of our city, made his appearanco sud.
denly aiter an absence OF moro than year. The
Christian, summer before last, by one Of those
itlnerant phlanthropists who occasionally make
visit OF depreciation and ilet to our neighborhood
After residence Of some months at the north
the slave became dissatisfied and escaped to the
south, and voluntarily sought, his masters service
and protection. -,
Here's IA bone for the abolitionists to snaw.
". y. Bee e
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An apparatus has been invented for preventing
chlmneys taking fire, and also for preventing the
accumulation Of SCOT. Ii is extremely simple,
consisting of case containing number of sheets
Of wire gauze, which is introduced into the Chin
ney little above the fire. No flame can pass
through the box, and as the sheets of wire gauZe
have cooling tendency, all the carbon which
may ascend is stopped by the box, and the SCOT
thus prevented from accommodating in the chimney.
The cost of this apparatus does not exceed 5s
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MCOEGn og1E;, cscnrE ATT,

w ELL knowing that the good people Of Staun-
" ton and Augusta county, have too much
sense to becn;iced to patronise him by the wooing
influence of"soit-sawder,' or an array of bombas-
tic and high sounding words, the undersigned
would simply advertise TO the public that he has re-
ceived Il splendid assortment Of New and CHEAP
GOODS, consisting of
Rpyy Goods (gisH GrOCeFfeR,
Of all kinds, which cannot be rvaled in point OF
quality, surpassed in reasonablencss Of price, by
any Store in the country. His prices shall suit
the times.
lie is grateful for past encouragement and res
peclfuly asks all to give him d call.
sGg All kinds OF country produce taken in ex-
change for goods.
DAVID KERR.
Stanton, December8, 1912
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08

CDice Qf C0mmissioner IN Barlkrurfcu
49, FOR Shenandoah eos<nts, Dec<naber 8, l6i2
Neslce to the creditors Of the following persons,
oankruPss, 70 provo their debts before ME, at the
county clerks office In Woodstock, on tho fol.
lowing days, when aud where the said bankrun.s
are required TO atiend.
Deo's vs. Joel Pennybacker, and the firm Of G. M.
and. rennybacker, on the lth and 9Th OF lam
uary next ts-i"
Debts VS. john Miller, on tho 4th and 9Th Of JAM
uary next.
sAM'L. e. RICHARDSON, com.r.
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Notice 20 creditors Of the following named
oankrups to present and prove their respective debt
before nue., at my Office in Mddletown on the followins
CURED to attend. - = -
Debts vs. Samuel c. linn, on the Cd and sd days
Of January next.
Debts vs. Jacob Debol,, on the I'd and Sd Of IAN.
nary next. f.
Each 81 the above will be continued from time
10 meh necessary for the proof Of debts Baukrupts
day of hearing. - :
LARNARD PITCHER, Com'r. &c.
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Dec ST
N0.nIGIHo

STRAiE ED or stolen, from the farm of Chris
tan Coiner, on the South River, Augusta
county Virginia, OH the night of the 18th instant.
TWO Mares; the one a Bay. years old, I55
hands high white feet ball faced, and glass
eyeS ,ne other AN Iron Gray, Years old, about
Is hands high. will fully Compensate any per.
son. who will give ne any information respecting
them. 80
$. CLINTONJG. MILLER.
. H. Augusta Co., Va, Dee. 1. 1912.
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Office Of Commissioner in Bankruptcy for

=, FUyette County,, DEC. 8, 1872.
Notice to the creditors of the following persons,
b.nkrupts, to prove their debts before me at INV
office at Fayette Court House, on the following
days. when and where the said bankrupts are re-
quired to attend.
Debts VS. Thornton Kelley, on the 9TH and 5,h of
January next.
Debts VS. Thomas Hendrick Oh the 4th and 9Th of
January next.
IlEZEkIAH C. PINNELL, Conf. SC.
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JoT Montgomery County, December 5.
Notice to Creditors OF the following persons,
banHrupts, to prove their debts before me at INV
ofhce at Chrislianshurg, on the following days,
when and where the said bankrupts are required
to attend.
Debts VS. George ArgenbIight on the ltll and 9Th
of January next.
Debts VS. Richard Greenway, on the 4,h and 9Th
OF January next.
FLOYD SMITH, Com, &c.
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POWERFUL MAGeSr

a lecturer was dilating upon the powers of the
magnet, defying any one to show or name any
thing surprising It's powers, when man mount.
ed the stand and told him that woman was the
magnet OF magnets, for, said he, if the loaJstone
could attract piece Of iron a foot or two, there
was young woman who, when he was youno
man. used TO attract him Mirteea miles erery Sun
doy, 10 hare a ctdt ,oiM Ter!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08

NoiiCs u the Creditors Of the following p,rsons
10 present and prove their respective debts D. or
tend. ~ f>" :" "''
Debts VS. WIN. Proctor, on the 4th and 9Th of
January next.
Deo's VS. Adam RAIDER on the 4th and 9Th Of Jam
nary next.
DEBTS VS. David Cochran, on the 9TH and 9th Of
January next.
ROBERT KELLEY, Com'r. &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08

RoBERT SMITH. Esq. an old and respected ci,-
zen OF Baltimore, died there on Saturday last. in
his S5th year. HE was soldier of the Revolu-
onand al the battle Of Brandywine was for many
years member of the Maryland Legislatures; and
held the post OF Secretary of the Navy under Mr..
Madison. Much honor paid his memory, af-
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Office Of Commissioner in Bankrapicy for

= . hOchWtdSc County, DeceMbcr g.
Notice TO the Creditors of the following bank
rupts, to prove their debts before me at my office
In Lexington, on the several days named, when
and where the bankrupts are required to attend
Debts VS. WIN. A. GaIbraith on the 29th and Goth
of December inst.
Oabts VS. Samuel Borden, on the goth and Both Of
December inst.
Debts VS. John Doyle, on the goth and 30th Of De.
cember inst.
JOHN G. BOWER. Con'r. &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08

In TIE CIncpir CouIr OF New York on Mon
day, Judge Belts presiding, the name of A. l..
Frosch, Indicted FOR PERJURY at the Custom House,
was called, and no one appearing, his recognzan-
ces were forfeited. His securities, which, it is
supposed are secured. are W. c. Atwell, $4,000.
Warner Wild, $1,000 J. Il. Butler, $1,000, and
4e-2assctt, $1,000. Frosch has left New
York
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A SMouLAa occunnsscr.-A remarkable in

SINGULAR OccunRsNcr.-A remarkable in
stance OF sagacity in dog is mentioned by cor
respondent Of the Rchmcnd Wing, as follows:
"Some time last sprnga gentleman by the name
OF Branch left Ca-lra, in Cumberland county,
(Va.) for Missouri. and carried with him a bound
dog. Soon after MIR. b. reached Missouri he
died: and, strange to tell, the dog left Missouri
and reached Ca-Ira some short time past-the
distance being one thousand miles or more"
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NGO1nJtO5 No

STRAYED from the Farm of Abraham Smith,
~ Esq. on North River, Augusta County, a
bout the 25th of November, a fine Bay Horse,
belonging to Boyd g. Co. about Is hands high,
seven or eight years old, no shoes on. No marks
recollected. reasonable reward will be paid
20 any one who will give information 70 Mr..
fiatt or myself at Stsunton, which w;Lfnable
us to get him again.
WM. PERKINS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08
OGee Of COmn,issione, IN Bantrupteu
for Pocahontas County,, Dece,nher S.

Notice to the creditors of Stephen Ra;cliff, a
bankrupt, to prove their debts before me at nv of.
flee at HuntersvilIe, on the 4th and 9Th Of Janua-
ry next, when and where the said bankrupt is
required to attend.
GEORGE L CRAIG, Com'r. &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08

Essex County, in Massachusetts, has popula-
tion OF $4,000 Inhabitants, OF whom 81, 500 have
signed the total abstinence pledge.