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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-15

SACRED DRAMA To The Grand Sacred
Oratoro of the Messiah, the greatest effort of Han
del, will be performed to night by the New York
Sacred Music Society, at the Tabernacle. We can
not speak of this great drama in too strong terms Of
praise. We advise every person to hear it, for eve-
ry part will be well sustained. The chorus consists
Of upwards Of two hundred and fifty, male and fe-
male, vocal and instrumental performers
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12
REM0V AL

'ENllE subscriber having removed his Goods
from Barterbrook TO Fishersvl,e, where he
wishes to continue business, he would say to his
friends and the public generally, tina, his assert.
ment is as good as can be found in any one store
in the couny-and tits his intention to keep up his
assortment constantly. He has determined to re-
duce his prices to suit the times TO all cash or
punctual dealers on the usual credit and would
most respectfully solicit all in want of Goods to
examine for themselves.
All kinds of produce taken in exchange for
Goods at cash prices.
THOMAS w. M'CUE.
March 81, 1912.
N. b. would take this opportunity of returning
my thanks TO all those that encouraged me while
at Barierbrook, and would most earnestly solicit
continuance from all in that neighborhood tina
it may suit.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12
NOTICE..

THE undersigned respectfully inform their
. friends and the public, that they have ASSOC
pose Of transacting
REVIEWING, FORWARDING AND COM
MISSION BUSINESS,
in Scottsville and Richmond.
The business in Scottsville will be conducted
under the style and firm Of A. Whitmore, g. Co.
and at Richmond, in the name OF J. ]. Faris &,
Gos Having secured at both places, Lumber
Houses Immediately on the Canal, they are ena.
6led to receive goods anu produce free OF drayage
Strict personal attention will be given to receiv.
ing and forwarding goods, and to the selling Of
all Kinds OF produce consigned to their care.
]. J. FARIS,
A. WHITMORE
N. Is. We intend keeping on hand supply o
all the staple articles in the GROCERY LINE
which we will sell on the most Accommodate,
terms for cash, or barter in exchange for coun,r,
produce. We will at all times give the biuhes
market price for flour.
A. WHTTMORE, g. Co.
Scottsville, April 2l.
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VlRGlNIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks
Office OF the Circnit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery Tor Augusta County, March the nth
1912.
Jane /. Christian, widow and relict Of John d
Christian, decd. and Samuel F., Cornela i.
sarah Ann, Adoiphus d. and Archibald G.
Christian, infant children of said John b
Christian, by said Jane r.. Christian, tlei,
mother and next friend---Plan,ifs,
AGAINST
George .Swoope, administrator o said John b
Christian, deed. and franklin X. Christian
and John Il. MISUNDERSTANDING.
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendant John II. Christian, not havino
entered his appearance and given security, accor
ding to the act of Assembly, and the Rules of this
Court, and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
mat he is not am inhabitant of this Common.
wealth. 1t is ordered, that the said Defendan, do
appear here, on the LIST day of tho next term Isl
DAY otJune nexD and answer ;heb of the plain.
tihs and that copy of this order be forthwith,
inserted in some newspaper printed in Stanton,
Tor TWO months successfully, and posted at tho
front door of the Courthouse.
A Copy-Teste,
II. ii. KINNEY, d. c.
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ScOitsviEge, AIbe1narEc Co., Wa.

FUNHE subscriber offers for sale his property in
- Scottsvie, situated on corner lot in the
business part of the place, opposite the Eagle
Hotel. The improvements are of brick-a two
story house forty-6ve by thirty feet, in which
there are two Store-rooms, fire place in each ;
the upper story is finished for dwelling with
i've rooms, two with fire places. A lumber
house, fifty by thirty feet, attached to the Store.
rooms. A brick Smoke-house, Frame Kitchen
good stable, wocd-house, &c. a well of excel
lent water in the yard, and first rate garden TO
give some idea Of the value of this property, |
would only say the annual rents have been four
hundred dollars. The subscriber would sell on
yearly payments, or take IN payment good small
farm. Apply TO the subscriber near Mt. Sidney.
Augusta County, Va.
HENRY HARTMAN.
ApYit 7, 1Sf2.-tf
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CABLNET-MAKINC.

NHE subscriber respectfully informs tho public
= that he has taken the Shop recently occupied
by MIR. David Gilkeson, in Staunton, where he
will be prepared TO do all kinds of Cabinet work
in the neatest and most fashionable style. From
his long experience as a workman, and the care
and attention he will bestow in tho selection OF
his materials, and the execution of his work, he
attcrs himself that he will not fail to render salts.
faction 10 all who may please to favor-hm with
their orders.
lie is provided with neat hearse, and will be
prepared 10 meet all calls upon him as an under.
taker, with promptness. ID. SLONEkER.
January a. lSdS
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FARMERS LOOK at THIS ,


vHNiOSE wishing TO procure the most simple.
cheapest and best BEEHIVE. ever invent
cd can now do soby applying to WIN. d. Cooks,
The Virginia Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb. N''
The combined advantages of inclined planes.
the boxes and slides affording every facility TO
remove at any time the surplus honey from the
hve, without destroying the bees, or the DANCER
OF single sting-the security afforded in closing
the BEES in the HIVE, and removing them from
place to place after they are hived the cheapness,
ana simplicity of its construction-and above all
us certain protection against the depredations of
me MOTH and other intruding insects, strongly
recommend 1t 10 the favorable attention OF ali
those who wish to make the raising of Bees pleas
ant and profitable.
"HALL'S PATENT SELF-PROTECTING
BEE-HlVE,' has received the first premium for
Two successive years, at the Agricultural and
Horticultural Fairs in Massachusetts and Con-
necticut.
These hives will be kept ready made at the
cabinet shop of the Virginia Institution for the
Deaf ana Dumb at Staunton.
All orders byma or otherwise will be prompt
ly attended to. So
The subscriber alone, is authorized TO sell
rights In the following counties viz HARDY,
Hampshire, Shenandoah, Page, Rockingham.
augusta, Rockbridge, Bath Boletourt, Alleoany,
Greenbrier, Fayette, Logan, Tazewell, Mercer,
Monroe, Giles, Montgomery, Floyd, Grayson,
,Wythe, Smythe, Washington, Rnssei, Scott, and
Lee. WIN. d. COOKE
April 81, Isl2.-if
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VlRGlNIA-At Rules held in the Clerks Of
nee OF the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, March the 9Th
John Tremper and Maria Philips--PlaintfIs,
AGAINST
Caroline Matilda Trempcr, Catharne Speak
man, Frances Eliza Vanderhoil, Edward Au-
gustus Vanderhon, John Thomas Vanderhoff.
VIM. Mccormick and Mary his wife, John
Vanderho!f, Jesse Van Steenbergh, Ann Eliza
Van Steenbergh, Abraham and Maria Win
koop, William l.. Van Steenberg -broth-
ers and sisters of said William l.. Van Steen-
berg, Charles rockingham and Catharine T..
his wife, Matilda Van Steenberg, Ann McI.ane,
William Tremper, Yoomans Temper and
George Tremper-Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendants not having entered their an
pearance and given security, according to the act
OF Assembly and the Rules Of this Court, and
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that thew
are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth Ii is
ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here.
on the LIST day of the next term list day of June)
and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a
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,
II. II. KINNEY, D. c.
March 10.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12
NEW STORE.

THE subscribers respectfully inform the
citizens oil Staunton and surrounding country
that they have removed their stock of Goods.
which IS well assorted, TO the House formerly
occupied by James L. Patterson as Drug
Store, nearly opposite the Post-Oflice, in
Slaunton. Their Goods were purchased ON
the most reasonable terms, and will be dis
posed OF low for cash, or ON the usual credi,
to punctual customers.
KYLE s TAYLOR.
Staunton, Feb. l0-tf
IN. B-Country produce will be received
IN exchange for Goods.
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BOB sAL.a
A VALUABLE FARM AND MERCHANT MILL


'sNHE subscriber will sell his Plantation COM
tanning $40 ACRES of limestone land,
lying In the county of Augusta, six miles cast of
stanton, on the Middle River, and on each side
OF The McAdamized road leading from Staunton
to Winchester. The improvements are good and
convenient The place might be divided, if de-
Sired into two tenements. The land is CONVENE
entity waiered and in good state of cultivation;
and is as fertile as any in the neighborhood =.
The MERCHANT MILL is large and in
good state OF repair 1t runs two pair of burrs
and achopper, and is supplied by Middle River,
never failing and an abundant stream of water
This Mill is situated in the midst Of an excellent
graln-growing region. The subscriber will Law
lsh no praise upon his property, but requests
those who wish to purchase to call and see the
premises. Possession could be given of one
tenement at any time. The terms Shall be rea-
sonable. JNOA. DAVIDSON
March 81, 1912.
The Rockingham Register, and Cham
beTsburg Repository insert times and charge this
Office.
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CO.MJMfsSIo.YERS SOLE.

N obedience to decree of the Circuit Superior
Court of Law and Chancery for Augus,s
county rendered at its November Term 1871, in
a case there depending in which Jas. Hamilton
was plh, and Jno. G.. Dunlap was def, the un-
dersigned, appointed commissioner thereby,
will, on Saturday the 9Th day of April next, lex
pose to sale on the premises, at public auction,
the lands in said decree mentioned, lying on the
Little Calf Pasture River, near Alexander Craw.
lords Tavern. and on the free road leading from
niaunion to the Panther Gap. The highest bidder
to be the purchaser. Terms cash.
JNO. CHuRCHMAN, Com'r.
March 10, lS42-tds
POSTPONEMENT
me above sale is postponed until Friday the
iSih day OF May next, when it will again be Of
Tered on the premises according to the terms a.
ABOVE mentioned. This postponement was made
for sale. J. CUURCUEAN Co.'S,
April IA.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

Il JOHN SHUMATE had made application
70 the District Court Of the United States for
Western Virginia, for the benefit ofthe Bankrupt
Act, and fearing that the same name may be tax
en- for mine it is spelled in the same manner,
I therefore hereby make it known that ain moi
tho person who has made the said applications he
being John Shumate ofIFayette County, Virginia,
and not the undersigned who is now the proprie-
tor of the Bell Tavern in Lewisburg. Greenbrier.
JOHN SHUMATE.
April 81, 1S42.--4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12
wool CARDIMcs
At Maj. Summers, M;N

TNHE subscribers respectfully announce TO the
Public that they have bought Mr.. Rober,
Danlap's' Carding Machines, and the same, after
being clothed with the best quality of cards and
put in the best order, will be in operation hy the
hrst OF May, and will be attended by the junior
partner who is an old experienced carder.
All wool brought to their Machines in good
order they will warrant to be well carted. Their
prices will be pence for white, and 6 pence
for mixed. A liberal discount Will be made to
those who pay within the carding season. They
respectfully ask encouragement. All kinds Of
gram and haxseed will be taken in payment for
wool carding a. the market price,
ID. SUMMERS,
J. Nj. HELMS.
ADri, oI-Cm
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

AT Court held for Augusta County on Mon
day March IS, 1912.
Joseph Ponts,-plaintiT,
AGAINST
John Galbraith and John Wise, SEN, surviving
ex'or. of George Wexford, decd. defendants.
This day came the plaintiff by his attorney,
and filed his bill against the defendants-and
the defendant John Galbraith, not having enter
ed his appearance and given security, according
the actof Assembly and the rules Of this Court,
and 1t appearing to the Court that he is not an in
habitant of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered,
that he appear here on the 4th Monday of June
next, and answer the plaintiffs bill, and that a
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper published in the town of Stanton for Q
months successfully, and that another copy there
OF be posted at the front door Of the Courthouse
OF this Courtyard it is further ordered, that
the defendant, John Wise, sen. Surviving ex' or
of the last will and testament OF George Wexford
decd, be, and he is hereby restrained from paw
ing away or otherwise disposing of any money,
or other property, in his hands, belonging to the
defendant Galbrah, until the further order Of
this Court. A Copy-Iestp,
JACOB X. STRIBLING, d. C. A.c.
April 2I.
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SMITH, DRxNKER e 0GoRRIs,

SMITH, DRxNKER & MORRIS,
LATE SMITH & PALMER,
Importers and Dealers ia Books, Stationary, and
Masic, Main Street, Richmond Ia.
HAVE constantly on hand an extensive and
well selected stock of GERMAN. FRENCH,
ITALIAN, ENGLISH, and AMERICAN pub
LEGATIONS of standard Literature; standard School
Books in general use---and are constantly receiv-
ing all new Publications in every department Of
Literature as issued from the Press.
STATIONARY
OF every description, and every variety of
Blank Books.
MUSIC.
A general assortment Of all Popular Music.
and all Now Music received as soon as published.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Flies, &c. always on
hand.
BLANK BOON MANDATORY.
Blanks Books of every description, made to
order aud ruled to any given pattern Merchants
Account Books, Record and Sherifr,s Books, al.
ways on hand and every variety Of Binding ex.
ecuted In the hest manner, and on accomutoda.
ting terms. Orders from the country promptly
attended to.
Richmond, March 3l-St
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LEA GGIxGa ESS BEAUTY.
McGJLL9UGHS HAP 0R THE HEAVENS.

! we nan with delight the appearance of this
valuable and truly admirable Map, net surpassed
II eqnalied in beauty, by any ever published in
America. An agent is now employed in obtain
! ing subscribers Tor said work in our section of
lhe country, and II is earnestly hoped that work
OF so great merit will meet with that PATRONAGE
which It's nature and Importance demand 1t is
so arranged that it exhibits all the consultations.
! both an lent and modern, in two concave hemis-
Pheres' precisely as they appear in the heavens
to the eye OF an observer from the earth-w lille
! globes, as well as all maps OF the starry heavens
heretofore published, represent the consultations
| In very awkward, unnatural and inverted posi-
ZION. The study Of the fixed stars had its origin
In the remotest ages of the world. 1t was pur-
sued with success amongst the Ph9nicians and
Egyptians, and is spoken of with familiarity by
the sacred Prophets.
IL was that science which led them to contem-
plate at once both the stupendous and augustmag-
nlhcence OF Deity, while it gave the wings of
the morning to their untiring fancy and led them
on to that great ocean of reflection, the white
foam and the dashing of whose waves wash the
sands oil no shore. In sublmity, the science Of
Onranography has equal, being boundless in
It's obJects--unsurpassed in its happy results. II
stands alone like the sun in the system. sim
gle, and cheering all with its light. Its admi-
rers have been the choicest jewels Of the human
intellect, both IN ancient and modern times. ]
was studied by fhales, improved by Kepler or
Newton. But it was reserved for the genius of
our age, the immortal Mccullough, TO rcorganize,
model, and bring down this science, Invested of
mathematical intricacy, that it should be
susceptible of entering the minds of children,
and Of imparting its delightful principles to the
ntellects of those who are familiar only with even
The elements Of common arithmetic.
This beautiful Map covers area Of % square
leet which is engraved by one Of the best work
men In The world, on the finest quality of copper
ana Steel, and shaded in the most lively manner
ny the richest and most gay Of the prismaiick
co,ors. Its accompanying volume is large and
SUBSTANTIALLY bound octave giving d complete ex-
P'ahai'on OF The map, and having tables for cal
cuia,ing eclIpses, solving problems, and matter |
treating extensively OF every department Of the |
science OF Astronomy. The work is made only
iof subscribers, and is offered at the low price Of
" , uondIs per copy which is decidedly one
Of the cheapest works, considering its size. i'm
doTtance and utility, ever published in America.
"'"u"'on' march B. RN. ORB.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12
Receiving and forwarding

all kinds Of Merchandise and Produce Of every
description-and will at all times give informa-
ton personally as to the state of the markets.
Having an extensive acquaintance west Of the
mountains, he hopes by strict attention to bust.
ness, to receive liberal share Of patronage. His
Ware House being situated Immediately on the
Canal, will not subject his patrons to any add.
tional charge for drayage. b. Il. FRYE.
Scottsville, Sept. 90. lS4l-tf
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March 10.
OSse o. eise 6csg A.RER.Fs@ Old
sRggssseG, For Sgge.

THE subscriber being anxious to remove to
the West, offers for sale the valuable Farm on
which he resides. This farm lies on Christan's
Creek, Augusta County, Va, about miles from
Staunton and Al from canal navigation at Scots
vile. tits extensively known throughout this
State, Being the same on which James Mofftt,
decd resided, and besides raising a large fami.
ly, acquired alarge estate. 1t contains
FIVE HUNDRED ACRES,
about 800 acres cleared, the balance finely tim,
bered, 200 acres limestone the balance slate
Nearly every rod OF this land is tillable except
wha, is covered by Christians Creek, and bran
ches which pass through it, and water nearly
every field.-It has long been considered one Of
the best grazing farms in the county. The i'm.
provements are large and commodious
STONE DWELLING HOUSE, A LARGE
BARN, STABLES, CARRIAGE
HOUSE, Creamery, &c.
Any person wishing to purchase such farm
would do well to call soon and look at it, for i
is rare thing to find such one in market, and
am determined to sell.
Terms-One-thrd in hand and the balance in
three equal annual instruments.
JOHN X. MOORE.
Oct 7
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NOTICE.
Office OF the w. & p. Railroad Comn,,v
ANirnl,..ot.u \

Office OF the w. & p Railroad Company, ,
Winchester, March 20, 1872. {
'H'O prevent all missapprehension and misrepre-
sentatIon, notice is hereby given that al freight
collected at the Depots Of this Company whether
due to this Company, any other for which it
acts, will be received in Virginia Paper, current
at Winchester. Ii is also further made known,
that all goods and merchandise. or other frephts.
shipped from Philadelphia or New York, sent to
the care OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany, will by an arrangement between that Com
pany and the Winchester and Potomac Railroad
Company, be forwarded direct to Winchester,
without any commissions for receiving and for
warding charged at Baltimore, and the whole
freight through from either of those places or any
otner point north of Baltimore, will be collected
at Winchester. By Order.
April 7, 1912.
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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 IT,
sually kept in retail Store. Amongst their
stock may be found the following
Blue, brown, wool dyed, black, and invisi-
bic green Cloths.
London aud American Cassimeres, and Cas-
sinets, all colors.
British, French and American Calicoes,
beautiful style.
Mouslin de Lanes, fine black do.
Merino, Bambazincs and Dress Silks.
Red and white Flannel, Canton do.
kentucky Jeans, plaid and plain Linseys.
Brown and bleached Sheetings and Shirings
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps.
Hardware, Q1eensware,G lass and China do.
Dye Stuhs and Spices.
Window Glass.
Together with large stock Of GROCERIES,
which is as good, and will be sold as low as any
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.
]. VI. PITMAN e. SON.
Staunton, Nov. ] 1871.
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Buffalo Gap Hotel.

rTyHE subscriber having rented the above
Il establishment and farm recently kept by
NJ, Tohn Prvde. will in future conduct and man
sue the same. Every effort will be made TO
please those who may favour her with CALL
Her charges will be made to suit The times:
'' F.. KNOWLES.
Artii "a 1sI1.--4t
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THE THOROUGH BRED HORSE
@Iainyw EIaMM1No

WILL stand at my house on the Long Mead
" ows, Augusta county, this season. He is
considered by judges who have had an oppor,u-
nllo OF forming opinion to be scarcely eaualled
In muscular power and strong bone by any horse
In Virginia. For particulars, see handbills.
~ Pasturage provided for mares from dis
tance. G.. w. MOWRY.
April %. 1912.
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NONrggo

'E'HE passenger train leaves daily at five o.
clock A. M.-renrning, leaves Baltimore at
ter about p. M.
N. B. Passengers to WASHINGTON will bere,f.
ter receive tickets to Iarper's Ferry, at the reUu
lar rate OF passenger fare until further notice.
J. GEO. HEST, Agent.
Winchester Depot, Dec. 81, 1871.
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DISSOLUTION.

v1NHE firm Of ROBERT MOSELEY g. CO.
was by mutual consent dissolved on the 18th
OF last month, March. All persons indebted are
earnestly requested to settle and pay what they
owe. RO. MOSELEY,
]. X. SHEPHERDSON.
Scottsville, April 2I-4t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12
NOOI. CARDlNG.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the pub
lie that he has now in operation his Carding Ma
chine, on Christians Creek-the same formerly
owned by Mr.. John CARRIER. The Machine ha :
undergone thorough repair, with new cards where
necessary and is in first rate order, and will be at
tended by an experienced carder. All wool
brought in good order he will warrant to be well
carded. reduction Of one cent per pound will
be made in the price Of carding when the cash is
paid. DAVID MYERS.
May 4, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

WAS COMMITTED to the Jail of Augusta
w County, on the 21st ui., a negro man who
calls himself TOIH, very black, about feet 9
inches high, about DO years of age, and says he
is the property Of Reuben Lewis, of Abemarle.
JAS. WILEY, Tailor.
Nav 3.