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TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.

On Friday morning. at 25 minutes before two
O'Clock, an explosion occurred in one ofhe Black
Heth Coal Pits, Chesierfeld-in consequence of
One Of the furnaces not being KEEP, up, and the cur
rent Of fresh air being thereby Gu, oil. barrel of
gunpowder was first igni,ed, and its explosion
fired the gas, which was secreted-Twelve hands
were in the pit, Engshmen and Negroes
a belonging to Mr.. A. Reid, , to Mr.. Malone,
to Mr.. Page, and to MIR. Drake.)
Mr.. Clifford, the General Agent of the Compa.
ny. exhibited much intrepdty on the occasion
and descended. accompanied by Mr.. Joseph Hall,
one of the Agents. Abont ten yards from the foot
OF the shaft, one of the Englshmen (Joseph Jew
city was found, still living, but senseess. He
will probaly recover. We learn from yesterdays
Compiler, (to whom are indebted for most
of our facts,) thata the bodies fthose killed by
the explosion Except two Of the Negroes,) were
found, horribly disfgured, Saturday, after an
active search The six colored men were buried
on Saturday. and the three Englishmen We're con-
signed to the grave on Sunday morning.
Since the terrible explosion of 1910, when 81
lives were lost, every precaution has been adopt
ed to guard against danger-such as the use Of
Sir Humphrey Davy's safety lamps, &c.-but,
from the neglect Of orders, this tremendous loss
of life rred.-Enquirer.
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EELaWsEglElIN9S sALhIAo


virine of the provisions of two deeds Of
~ rust, Gone dated The 9Th Gay of June, 1913,
and The other dated the 9TH day of July, 1Sl3,)
executed by John Grimes, and of record in the
Clerks Office of the County Court of PocaIion-
tas county. the subscriber the trustee therein
named, will, for the purpose of raising the differ
ent sums of money specified in said deeds, pro-
coed on the 9Th day of August, 1914, to sell to
The highest bidder, at public auction for ready
money. al the front door of the Courthouse of
Pocahontas county, in the State Of Virginia, the
following tracts or parcels of land lying and be-
ing in the Little Levels in the said county OF
Pocahonias, adjoining the lan0s of VIM. Ednslon,
Samuel D. Poage and others; 10 wit: one tract
containing 2l2 acres, and another containing 81
acres, being all the lands owned by the said John
Grimes in the said county.
The said lands are considered very valuable
and the title believed TO be unquestonable, but
acting as trustee shall convey such title only as
is vested III Inc by the deeds aforesaid
WILLIAM II. TERRILL.
June Of. tSI1.-Jw
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RUNAWAY In JAIlla0
June 20, 1914.

WAS committed to the Jail of Augusta coun.
w ty, on the 23d day of May last, negro
boy of dark complexion, aged about lS years, S
feet,7 inches high, scar on the right cheek; had
on when committed old pair of negro jeans
pants dark stuff vesi, an old wool hat, and an
old cassinet coat, (Which coal he states heprocured
since his elopement.) lie states that his name
rs SPENcER, and that he belongs 10 Charles Dick
inson of Louisa county, Va.
The owner is hereby notified to come forward
prove property, and pay charges, otherwise the
said negro will be dealt with as the law requires
ADAM II. KURTZ, Tailor.
June 90 1914
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Commission Business.

'ENHE subscriber continues 10 sell Flour and
other produce on commission, and for the ac-
commodation of his friends sending produce per
Rail Road, he has established house immedi-
alely opposite the Fredericksburg Depot. and has
Warehouse on the Basin Bank for The recep-
ton of produce per Canal. To his friends send
ing produce by way of Scot;svile, he would say,
direct your consignments to b. +. Frye, who
will receive and forward to me free Of CHARGE to
the owner. My charges in every case are as mo-
derate as any regular house IN the city, and no
charge Of drayage on produce sent 10 my address.
JAMES II. JUREY,
Basin Bank, and No. 1876 Main Street,
Shockoe Hi!l opposite The Depot,
June Of, 1914. Richmond.
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The Globe labors to establish the point that OPP
position to MIR. Benton's Bill is mere Whig-
gIsh hostility TO any addition TO the already suffi-
ciently extensive territory Of the United States
The original friends of ''annexa;on" however,
entertain very different opinion on the subject.
The New fork 3urora says 50 the friends of an
nexation in Congress will unanimously oppose
the stupid anli-repubican project. The Ricimond
Enquirer stamps this bill - a disgraceful trcI,
and hunbug." and represents Mr.. BENTON as the
agent OF the Wing party in Offering it Who bu,
must admire the harmony which reigns in .sthe
Democracy 7"-Nof. Int
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POSTPONEMENT.

IL
BY direction Of the creditors and parties con:
cerned, the above sale is postponed until the 3lss
day of July next, when it will positively take
place; at which time, will also be sold, In addi-
,ion to the above mentioned property, that salha-
BILE estate in Rockbridge, known as the ''Fruit
Hill'' Tract, now belonging to the heirs Of Jo-
seph Grigsby, decd This tract contains about
500 acres, and is the same mentioned In the above
advertisement. The undersigned trustees, by
virtue Of the deeds Of trust made by James S.
and Andrew ]. Grgsby, will sell one undivided
half of said "Fruit Hip tract. The two re-
manning heirs, interested in said tract will at the
same time, unite in making joint sale thereof.
The purchaser may therefore expect to get the
tile of all the parties concerned in said land. A
moderate payment in hand will be required, and
for the residue liberal credit may be expected:
he terms Will be fully made known on the day
OF SALE VIM. TAYLOR.
J. ID. DAVIDSON,
Trustees.
The above is by our consent and direction.
BENZ. f.. PORTER,
AND. ]. GRIGSBY,
JAS. S. GRIGSBY.
June 81, 1914.
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GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES OF
PIANO-FORTES.

nor some months past the subscriber has
= been selling his Piano-Fortes at a reduction
OF fyty Dollars each from his former prices.
lie has on hand at this time from Is to 90
Pianos Of differen, kinds. at prices varying from
handed ones at less prices. Sold subject 10 be
returned, it not good. +. p. NASH,
June IL PETERSBURG, ia.
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0AIt1RROHsro
FASH, FISH, Sc.

NN CONSIGNMENT, and for saM on ac.
~ commoda,ing terms
730 barrels new N. Carolina No. ] uerrinps
2lS IS No. Shad
IFS half barrels do.
300 tons Lump Plaster
24O tierces ground do.
500 sacks Liverpool and Alum Salt
$50 kegs Nails, all sizes
l27 barrels and half barrels superior Molasses,
&C. &c.
Orders from the country shall meet with prompt
attention. JAMES Fl JUREy.
Richmond, May 9, Is44.--tf
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WINGS OF BATH.

fou are requested TO meet at the Courthouse
next, (being CouH-day,) for the purpose of adopi
ing such measures as may be deemed necessary
for the proper organization of the party. with re-
ference to the approaching Presidential electiop.
full attendance is earnestly requested
June 81, IS4l--2t
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Ats o'clock on Saturday morning, June s9,h,
there will be, at the Court-houss. an examination
oil The Graduating Class of the Deaf Mute De-
partmen' Virginia Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb and the Blind, which the public are res
pec'fully invited to attend.
JOS. ID. TYLER, Principal.
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iPARMOU12 EGlsL0D1IsS

PAALOU18 GGl@TLOIDIIaS
4 COMPRISING Music original and selected
Ofor the Piana-Iorle and Organ, with several
tunes for the Harp and Guitar, adapted 10 a CO.
Tles Of original songs moral and religions, arran-
geo ana fd'eo oy me aides conducting the Mu+
steal Department Of Augusta Female Seminarv,
:, This book is published in very neat sfylb 81
Harper & Brothers, II. York, and is bioblS ~
commended by some Of the most respectable na:
pofs IN the country; such as the m. York Com.
tnerclsi Advertiser" the ''Courier and Enquirer
the Tribune" the New Wo-ld,o nRroth.,
Jonathan" &c. &c.--and is for sale verv che. :,
by ROBERT coz tyMNe"F
Stanton, June l3.
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June 27, 1874.

NOIlEE.-Ali persons indebted TO the sub
scrber by bond or otherwise, for debts con-
uacted In Siaunton, are requested TO make pay
ment to Mr. f.. May, who is fully authorised 10
receive the same.
June 81, 1914. JAMES II, JIJREY
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The enemies Of Ireland would be delighted at
your violating the peace, or being guilty Of any
disorder.
4 Disappoint them--gra,ify and delight by peace,
order, and quiet.
Your faithful friend,
DANIEL O'CONNELL.
Corn Elk change Rooms, 29th May, 1874.
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Office of Commissio; cr in Bankruptcy for
Ohio COnnfv linn II

Ohio County, June 49,
Notice to the Creditors of the follow ing named
bankrupts TO prove their debts before me at nv
office in Wheeling, on the days named, when and
where the said bankrupts required to attend.
Debts VS. James Clarke, on the 5,h and 9Th of
July next.
Debts VS. Hugh Fceney, on the 9th and 9th of
July next.
FRANCIS r. ARMSTRONG, Com'r.
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Scene in The u. s. Senafe.-rhe Washington
correspondent of the New York Express, speak
ing of Saturdays proceedings in the Senate,
says
The only threatened disturbance of the peace
during the day was between Messrs. Benton and
NlcDufie during the morning, and this was one
OF the most dramatic and imposing ever
displayed in any Legislative assembly. 1t has
produced deep impression upon all who were
present, and was seen by more persons than have
witnessed any previous debate during the ses-
sion.
Mr.. McDuffie wrihed in seeming agony of spirit
and body under the charges of dsunion and null
Hhcation made by Mr.. Benton, and when Mr. Ben
ton said he would meet him at Philippi, in his
efforts to destroy the Union, and not as here,
with his voice and his pen, 5u! sword in hand, TO
3ie 1T need be in defence of the Union, a murmur
of applause ra n through the galleries which moth
ing could restrain.
The rebuke was just and terrible, and the posi-
ton OF Mr.. Benton noble one that will cover a
multitude of sins. All he said was fer the u
MON, and for this out of doors he is called trail
tor TO his party!
When Mr.. Benton said he would meet the
Disunionists at philippi, General Clinch of Geor-
gia, whole hearted man, went 10 MIR. Benton
and said in the fulness of a patriotic heart that he
wonld be there with him!
When Mr.. Benton left his seat he took JOHN
Quincy ADAMS, who was seated behind him, by
the hand, and said ''Mr Adams You are passino
off the stage, and / am passing away also,
but while we live, aUe ,UiN s!andby THE UNION
WINS is the language Of true heroism, and Mr.
Benton has given abundant idence Of the truth
OF his feelings and resolutions.
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In he matter Of Daniel Snyder of JeGer.
son county, in Bdnkruptcy-
The assignee in this case having reported to
the Cont that there is in his hands ready to be
distributed the sum of fifteen hundred dollars 1t
Is ordered, that ten days notice be given through
the Staunlon Spectator, newspaper published
In the town of Staunton, in the Western District
OF Virginia. that on the first day of the October
Court next, dividend will be made of the said
sum OF money; when and where the creditors
who have not already proved their debts, are to
come prepared to prove the same, or to send in
proof Of the same, they will be excluded the be-
neht of the said dividend, and all claims not then
substanliated will he disallowed.
Copy-res,e,
NICHO. X. TROUT, b. Clerk.
June 13, 1914.
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LOOK HERE!

1--WE subscriber wishes to exchange wagon
work for two good low priced HORSES, as
early as possible. Also, for 5000 feet Of inch
Plank. Call OH "Random Row."
HENRY STOFER.
Stanton, June 90, lS44.-3t
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a o a D ID o
Dr. G.. II. .FgEVCCX,

A GRADUATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PISA.
f. find lately from Charlottesville. Ia,
0FFERS his professional services TO the pub.
~ lic.-Having eve. been successful in every
case conhded to his care, he hopes with strict al
tention and christian kindness TO render himself
useful to the people Of this neighborhood. He
follows no system in particular, but is governed
in all cases by his own judgment. lie may be
found at BUFFALO GAP HOTEL.
Charges, according to the abilities of those
who may need his services.
May 9, 1914.
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Office OF Commissioner in Bankruptcy forl
Jefferson County, June 10, 1874.
Notice to The creditors Of Archibald M. kiz-
miller bankrupt, 10 prove their debts before me
at my office in CharIestown, on the 18th and 18Th
Days Of July next, when and where the said
bankrupt is required TO attend.
EDW. ", COOKE, Comm
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N % m II % II

N O II 7 Olso
A LII persons indebted TO the late James Scott
N decd, by note or book account are hereby
requested to make payment to the subscriber on
or before The LIST OF August next, as longer in.
diligence cannot be given.
Those having claims against the estate Of said
deceased will please make them known shat ar
engagements may be made, in due time. for their
settlement. j. A. DAVIDSON, Ex'r.
of James Scott, decd.
June 10, 1S4I.--dt
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WOOD 6 lDANNAI29
FLOUR AID COMMISSION
MERCNANTS.

Al he Depot, Wischester, Virginia,
WILL attend promptly TO all consignments
w made to them.--lhey have had considera-
BILE experience in the business, and feel assured
that they can give satisfaction 20 all those who
will favor them with their patronage.
Winchester, Va, June 27-St.
aNgusia County Court CLERKS Office, 10 ,cu
ENAkEN UP by John Patterson Steer, three
years old, red head and sides and spotted
legs, one small spot in the forehead, white belly
and back, marked with slit in each ear, and APP
praised to SO.
Copy-Teste,
JACOB Il. STRIBL1NG, D. C.
June 81, lSA.--3tp
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eVrD TECE.

Asst WEEK negro man, unknown to me,
but belonging to a very respectable citizen,
presented Fifty Dollar Note at my store i'm Jen-
nings' Gap, offering to buy goods with it. The
size of the note, and his very unsatisfactory ac-
count of how he came into possession of it, in.
duced me TO retain it in my hands till more ligh,
could he thrown on the subject. Any person
having lost such a note, and who can identify
this TO be his own, will receive the same upon
paying for this advertisement.
JAMES A. FRAZIER.
Jennings Gap, June I3, l841.-tf
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SALE or
Ia a 81 Id A 81 Id s. Ia A y ID $
IN ROCKBRIEGE.


PURSUANT to the provisions Of Deed Of
\ Trust made by Benjamin F. Porter to the SUBJ
scribers, on the end day Of February, l843, any
Court Of Rockbrdge, and Cor the purposes of said
trust, the subscribers will proceed on the 9th day
of July next, at Fruit Hill, in said county, the
present residence Of said Porter to sell at public
auction, the real and personal property in said
Deed conveyed. The real property consists of
three several tracts of land follows;-The Tract
purchased by said Porter from Abner Gtigsby, con-
tanning 49, - 49,,
~ 2oa ACRES,
aslM on which is good Dwelling House,
ExA- with necessary out houses. A tract
containing about
90 4 ores,
purchased by said Porter from Thomas McCorkls
AND a tract OF wood land, containing about
so ACRES,
purchased by him from WIN. H. Caruthersi
These :hree tracts adjoin the Fruit Hill tract
above mentioned, belonging to the heirs of Joseph
GrIgsby decd. and which is now in the market;
all OF which, In connection, form one Of the finest
estates in Roekbridge. These lands lie 5 miles
south OF Lexington near the Turnpike leading
from that place to Lynchburg, in the imniediate
vicinity OF four Merchant Mills, and within three
miles oil boat navigation, and 8 or miles of the
James River Canal full description Of these
lands Will be seen by reference to an advertise.
ment by the parties, published in the Winchester,
HaIrsonburg and Staunton papers.
=, These lands will be sold positively, and on
liberal credit. which will be made known on the
day of sale. A cash payment Of one fourth id
hand will however be required. At the same time
and place will he sold for cash,
~ VALUABLE SLAVES;
consisting of men, women, and children. A.
mongst the slaves are some experienced mechan;
les, cooks, and house servants. Also, largo
quantity of other personal property. If from the
inclemency Of the weather, or other causes. tho
sale should not be completed on the day above
named it will be adjourned from day 10 day, oh
eacl fair day. until completed.
WILLIAM TAYLOR, 2r,,s,o.s
JAMES u. DAVIDSON. trustees.
June l3. l814-4t
Printers Fee SIS GA.
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RR1AGEs FOR SALE

IE'HE subscriber has on hand at This time a
handsome assortment Of G. * r RIAGES,
which can be bought low forcash. He is prepar-
ed TO make Carriages Of every description at the
shortest notice, Also, repairing done in the noat-
est manner and at reasonable prices.
JUDSON MACOY.
Staunton, June 20, 1874.
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Writing ESGf,e2..

G0 REAMS writing, fine and superfne quarto
Post faint lined Letter Paper. very low, by
ISAAC PAUL a. co.
May 81. 1874
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$50 REV arm.

tween 40 and 40 years of age, with some few
gray hairs in his hsad-heght not recoliected,
but supposed 10 be between feet or 8 inches
no marks recolleced.
He took with him low crowned white hat,
blue jeans dress coat, and pair Of tow linen
pantalocns, pair of coarse boots, and perhaps
some other clothing.
will give the above reward if said boy is
taken without the State, nr $40 If taken within
the State. MICHAEL QUINLAN.
Stanton, Va, June 27, 1874.
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WANTED

NE or two Apprentices TO the Cabinet and
" Carpen,ering business. from l6 to 1S years of
age, OF steady industrious habits. Boys from the
country would be preferred.
B. SLONECKER.
Staunton, March II.
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VIRGINIA.

VIRGINIA.
At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Superior Court of Law and Chancery, on
Wednesday the Bird day of June, 1914
Henry Blakemore, plaintiff,
AGAINST
Robert Erwin, Robert Curry, Robert M. Kyle,
and William Wolfenbarger, defendants.
IN CI1ANCERY.
The defendant Robert Curry not having en-.
tered his appearance and given security according
to law and the rules Of this Court and it appear.
Ing by satisfactory evidence that he is not an in
hahiiant OF this coms,onwealt!i: on motion of the
plaintiff, it is ordered that the said Robert Curry
appear here on the first Monday in September
next, and answer the plaintiffs bill, and that a
copy of this order be published in the Stanton
Spectator for two months successfully, and post
ed at the front door of the Courthouse of this
county. copy-Teste,
CHAS. l.. FRANCISCO, elk.
June 81, 1874.
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FURNITURE! FURNITURE!
a. d. CH A MILLER

WILL have in short time a full Stock OF
W new CABINET FURNITURE. which he
pledges himself to sell at Richmond prices.
Call and examine, door below the Post Of
fee. Stanton.
June 30 1914
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II E VI @ V A L..

rENHE subscribers have removed their Store to
Il the new Store-house, on the corner diaponally
opposite their old stand. where they will be hap
py 10 see their friends and customers. as usual.
CRAWFORD g. COCHRAN.
Staupton, February Is, 1913.
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A MOST DESIRABLE EsrArH
IN III a I Z lATo

WISHING to transfer portion Of my labor
TO the South West, where have larve and
valuable Landed property that desire 10 br;no
into active operation, offer for sale one of the
most desirable highland Estates in this region Of
country.
This Estate is in Nelson county. miles below
the Court House, aourishing little villaye--and
miles above New Market, On the James River
Canal. The tract contains
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VO Creditors OF Bankrupts.

June 81, 1914.
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-05-01
AFFRAY AT WELDON. .

We learn that an affray occurred few days
since the railroad between Mr. Goodwane,
professor of Penmanshp, and Mr.. s. Jones, At
torney at Law, from Pennsylvania, which had
peary proved fatal to one or both of the parties.
It appears they had been on terms of intimacy had
travelled and dined together Mr.. Jones made
some remarks relative to the English character
which Mr. Goodwane deemed personal, and re-
piled you have my opinion of this country, and pro-
duced an English newspaper in which Mr.. Good
wane had published letter relative to the United
States commenting on her improvements and on
the enterprise of the people. Mr.. Jones we learn
pronounced the letter 'Flasrry and Humbug;"
upon which MFR. Goodwane replied sir, for that
very ungentlemanly remark, I pronounce you
hunrbug. Mr.. Jones stepped forward and with a
cIenched fist struck Mr.. Goodwaue in the face.
The latter, retaliated we learn, with blows right
and left, which brought Mr. Jones to the ground.
Mfr. Jones on rising drew dirk and made thrust
at Mr. Goodwane who saved himself by wheeling
round At this moment the latter presented pistol
and shot at Mr.. Jones, the ball passing through
the crown of his hat Here we learn, by the time
y nterposition of gentleman present, the parties
were induced to abandon their contest.
Norfolk Beacon.
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-05-01

November, 1910: all which have been long since
ratified Now, let US observe the effect upon our
trade with Texas of her introduction into the fami
" of nations. by the recognition of her indepeHd
ence by other nations, and treaties of commerce
with them; thus placing her towards US in the at
titude of foreign state. The resolution offered
by me in the Senate of the United States for the
recognition of the independence of Texas, was
adopted on the I'd of March, 1887; and with that
year commence the tables of our exports to Tex
as as new empire, inscribed on the books of the
treasury These tables, in the treasury reports of
exports to Texas, exhibit the following result: