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EAT REDUCTION OF FARE
FROM STAUNTON
TO the NORTH, South, East, or Vest.

6 UR regular Mail Lines leave Staunton as fol-
lows The daily line 10 Richmond leaves At
III a. NJ, reaches Charlottesville before niobt
leaves next morning after daylight arrives al the
Nail Road at 10 A. NJ, the Junction at ?. and
Richmond at 81 P. Nj.
Passengers for the North leave the Junction at
more at p. NJ.
Fare from StauntoD to Richmond, only Sc no
Washington 10 90
Baltimore II 20
The Winchester line leaves daily (except Sun.
day. at III A. NJ, arriving at Winchester next
morning, and Baltimore p. NJ
rare from Staunton 10 Winchester Sc M
w. winchester to Baltimore s 81
Inc Seli.Dcience daily line to Lewisburo
leaves at III A. NJ, arriving at Green Valley (37
miles wesD at sunset. Leaves after dav-Iioh,
breakfasts atihe Warm, passing the Hot at . dimes
at Inc White Sulphur Springs, and arrives at lew
isburg at sunset-connecting there with Kent's
daily line TO Charleston, from whence S,e,no.
boats run tri-weekly to Cincinnati, or continue nm
TO Guyandoite by daily line Of Stages.
., Inc Nytheyille line leaves at Ii A. NJ. on
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, lodging same
nights at Lexington, the next at Salem. and d. ar,
irving at Wytheville at 7 p. NJ. next days-con.
nnecting there with the line to Blountsgile and
Knoxville, Tenn. The fare on the SelEDeGence
ana WyihevIle lines, has been reduced since las,
year twenty five per cent
Inc Lynchburg line Qrorn Charottesville) runs
ui-weekiy and the Culpepper G.. n. line is also
TI-weekly from Gordonsville. For particulars oC
any OF the above routes please call at our STAGE
Office, Washington Hotel
GEO. X. SNAPP, Agent
jury rs 1911 Tor Parish e. Co.
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NONIUIso

WILL be sold on Friday the 9th day of Au.
gust, at the late Dwelling house of GEORGE
Hanger, dec'd,a variety of Household and Kitc6-
en- Furniture. consisting of some very fine Beds.
Books, &C., Cattle and Sheep, two pair of Mill.
stones, two negro Men, one share in the SCOTS
Vile and Staunton Turnpike Road with great
many other articles too tedious to mention. Nine
months credit on all sums over SO, by the pur-
and under 49, the cash will be required. Sale to
commence at 10 o'clock.
VIM. A. HANGER, Ex'or
July %, 1914!
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z q II S a i z .

h WISH to sell, near Stanton, most beautiful
- site for a Dwelling House, and about thirty
acres of land attached to it, part of which is now
in meadow-rbere are on it two good springs, the
water Of them delightful. This situation and
most of the ground is within the bounds of the
Corporation This place might suit profession;
short. Any person wishing to purchase such 4
place may be informed Of the price and payments
by calling on the subscriber residing near the
premises. JOHN MCDOWELL,
July lS, l8d4.-Im
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. A II ~ o n . S
.NeW rateht impr0red Double Action Fore
ing and Lifting PUMPS,

HS una LDtfHS PUJHPS,
A DATED TO every pnrpose for which the
- common pumps are applicable, with the iui-
portant addition of being Instantly converted into
an engine that will throw water from so to 100
iee'' and forcing through pipe to any required
ne'gh'. They are so simple in their construction
Una. any person oil ordinary capacity may repair
them-aEd SO durable as seldom To need repairs.
The price is much less than any other forcing or
lifting Pump OF like capacity. Their compact,
ness also makes them preferable in many situa-
t'ons, as one OF common size may be packed in a
box IL by 30 inches, and inches thick, weigh
ing only about 80 lbs. The subscriber, living in
Harrisonburg, has purchased tire riuht of this
Pump for Augusta county, and he na,ters himself
that as soon as materials can be- obtained, he will
be able to furnish its citizens with Pumps that
cannot be surpassed in this part of the world.
JOHN r. PLECHER.
Harrisonburg, Feb. %, lS44.
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40 do OH ANDMlARo
AND ITNDFpr ,EC,

AT ClrcuI: Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry tor Augusta County, on the Sth day of June.
1874
Samuel flarnsberger, Robert Guy, Robert Ander-
SON, John A. Davidson, Adam Link, William
Crawford, Alexander 5. Hall, Edward G..
Moorman, William Vaniossen, Edward Hutch
ems, William Fautz, Philip Wonderly David
Link and Benjamin Crawford g. Co.. Pltfrs.
AGAINST
George Greiner, admir- of Jacob Vanfossen. decd
Mary, John c., Martha Ann, and Caroline ]
Fan'ossen, infant children and heirs-at-law of
said Jacob Vaniossen, decd, Defis,
IN CHANCERY.
This cause came on this Sh day of June, 1914.
TO be heard the bill Of the plaintiffs and exhi-
bits, The answer Of the defendants George Grei-
ner, admir- of Jacob Vanfossen, deed, and of the
defendants Mary, John c., Martha Ann and Ca
roiinc Jane Naniossen, by Nicholas c. Kinney.
Their guardian ad liem, with general replication
thereto, and was argued by counsel On conside.
raiion whereof ii is adjudged ordered and decreeG
that Master Commissioner Samuel Clarke ascer-
tain and report TO this Court the amount cbarac
tel and dignity of debts against the estate of Ja-
cob Vanfossen. decd and to enable him so to do.
mat ne publish notice to the creditors OF Jacob
VahioSsen, deed, for at least four weeks i'm the
otaunton Spectator, of the time and place of re.
ceiving proof OF their debts against said estate.
And that said Commissioner also ascertain and
report to this Court the amount of assets of his
in'eState In the hands OF the defendant Georue
GrelneT and the amount and dignity of debts that
rave been paid off by said administrator tooeiber
win other matters deemed pertinent by himself or
required by the parties 10 he specially stated
And said Commissioner is directed to make re-
port OF his proceedings under this decree AT the
next term of this Court.
copy-Tesle,
n. G.. KINNEY, c. c.
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"A. ID. Wren and Brother,

HAVE gust received their Spring Supply of
DRUGS, MEDICINES g. DYE STUFFS.
consisting in part of Sulph. Morphine, Sulph.
OuinIne, Pruss. Potass, Flask and Salad Oil.
Gum Camphor, Gum Opium, Coopet's Isinglass
LOT LOT Jelly, Indigo, Nader, Extract Logwood,
ney have also received beautiful assortment
OF fancy and useful articles, COMPRISING Hair
brushes, Tooth Brushes, Toilet Combs, SHAY.
ing Brushes, Volatile Salts, Snuff Boxes, Musk,
hose, Almond, and Palm Soaps. The above
and all other articles in their line, they are deter.
mined 10 dispose of on accommodating terms.
Staunton, April 25, 1914.
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VIRGINIA.
At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the Cir
cnit Supeyior Court of Law and Chancery, on
"Wednesday the Ord day of June, ls44--
Henry Blakemore, plaintiff,
AGAINST
Robert Erwin, Robert Curry, Robert nj. Kyle,
and William Wolienbarger, defendants, o
IN CHANCERY.
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
habitant OF tins commonwealth: on motion of the
pantill, 1t Is ordered that the said Robert Curry
appear here on the first Monday in September
next, and answer the plaintiffs bill, and that
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. A copy-Teste,
CfIAS. l.. FRANCISCO, elk.
June 81, 1914.
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At Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry held lor Augusta county, at the Courthouse,
the 10Th day Of June, 1874.
Stephen Woods and Peter Eckie, plif1s,
AGAINST
John Churchman, ex'or of Walter Fl. Tapp, decd,
Defts.
And
John B. Baldwin, ad'mr of George Geiger, decd,
PliT.
AGAINST
The same party, Def.
his cause came on again TO be heard on this
l9th DAY OF June, 1874, on the papers heretofore
read, the report of Master Commissioner Samuel
Clarke, and the plaintiffs exceptions thereto,
which at the instance of plaintiffs counsel, the
Court decline acting on at this time, and reserve
them Tor future adjudication: 1t is adiudeed, or
dered and decreed, that Master Commissioner Sa
muel Clarke, by notice published in the Staun-
ton Spectator for four weeks, convene all the cre-
ditors of said Tapp's estate, and that he take an
account OF the amount and dignity of their debts
anu make report 10 this Court; And leave is pi-
ven The plaintiff, George Geiger's adm'r to file
an amended bill against Robert Rarnsberqer's
adm RS, IN order to contest the validity of udo-
ment obtained by the said Harns5erger's admins
traitors, against The executor of said Walter Fl.
Tapp, decd.
A copy-Teste,
N. C. KINNEY r. r.
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Dts!rtct Court Of The United States for the
western District Of Yrginia, at Sianlon.
IN BANkRUPTCY

Notice to the creditors and all others copcer,,od
IN interest TO shew cause against the petition Of
No. lOO-Archibald M. Kitzmiler, of JefIer.
Son county, for discharge from all his debts and
certificate thereof on the LIST day of October
next.
NO; eoS-William Dyer, of Allegheny county,
for discharge from all his debts and cer,;GcaJe
thereof on the ist day of October next
NO: l563-James A. Clarke, of Ohio county.
ior discharge from all his debts and certificate
thereof on the lst day of October next
NO. l564-IIugh f. Feeney, of Ohio county,
LOT discharge from all his debts and certificate
thereof on the LIST day of October next.
Teste,
NiCHO. X. TROUT, d. Clerk.
May 80, 1914.
s- Free Press copy No. 100. Wheeling
Argus copy Nos. l563-I5G4.
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In Tie matter Of Samuel S. Harrison, in in

IN lie mailer Of Samuel S. Harrison, in IN
voluntary Bankruptcy--
The petitioner in this case having been declared
TO be bankrupt, and having fled his petition
praying for discharge from all his debts and
ihat certificate thereof might be granted to him
accofdingIy--it is ordered, that the creditors Of
the said Harrison, and all others in interest be
notified, for seventy days, through the Stanton
Spectator, newspaper published in the town of
Stannton, to appear at StaunloD on the LIST day of
October next, to sbew cause (if any .bey CAM
why the prayer of the petitioner shall not be
granted Teste,
NICHO. k. TROUT, D. C.
July 18, 1914.
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CASH FOR NEGROES !

'tNHE subscriber wishes to purchase NEGROES
oil all descriptions. Any persons having Me-
groes TO sell will find it to their interest TO call
on the subscriber, address a letter to Fishers.
vhie' Augusta county, which shall be attended to
Immediately.
SAM'L. y. BROWN.
Fishersville. March lift.
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The creditors of the above named Jacob Van
iossen. decd, are hereby required to attend at nv
once IN The town of Staunton, on Monday the
i'th day of August next, prepared to exhibit
their claims against his estate.
SAML CLARKE, NJ. Com'r.
Stanton, July Is, ISi4-5t
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N. C.. KINNEY, c. C.

-. The creditors of the above named Walter H..
iaPP, decd are requested to attend at my Office
in the town OF Stanton, on Wednesday the 2lsl
DAY OF August next, prepared to exhibit their res
pective claims against his estate.
SAML CLARKE, NJ. Comm'r.
Staunton, July Is, l814,-5t
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PAMM@wig MtISlt0nrIas

q tOMPRiSlNG Music original and selected
tor the .Piana-forte and Organ, with several
ries OF original songs, moral and religious, arran
ged and edited by the Ladies conducting the Mu-
steal Department Of Augusta Female Seminary.
This book is Published in very nea, style by
Harper & Brothers, N. York, and is highly re-
commented by some OF the most respectable pa
pers in the country; such as the IN. York Com.
mercai Advertiser" the "Courier and ENQUIRER, -
the "Iribune," the 'New World" "Dro,her
Jonathan" &c. &c.--and is for sale very cheap
by ROBERT COWAW
Staunton, June 10.
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& and after the first day of May next. a line
OF hrst rate four Horse Post Coaches.
(equa to any in the Sta,e,) will commence run.
nihg from Scottsville through to Stanton in
connection with The Packet Boats.
:, Leave Richmond Monday, Wednesday and
fHday, by Packet Boat at S p. NJ. arrive in
Scot'svi'le next day A. NJ. at 10 o'clock. from
tnere by Stage, dine in BrooksviIle and arrive in
ton. "
Fare S6'5o.--Who hole expense to the passenger
RETURNING.
Leave Staun,on Monday, Wednesday and Fri.
DAY at % A. NJ, arrive in Scottsville at p. Al,
60 ON board Boat at half past 8, and arrive in
hicmmond next day at p. M.-27 hours THROUGH
lhis line connects with j. NJ. Doyd g. Cos
route to the Warm, Hot and White sulphur
route returning. r. EDMUND g. C6
Nav ,, 1914.
aEsy Lewisburg Observer publish months
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All OF which we offer on the very lowest terms,
Tor CASH, and to exchange for country produce, or
to sell on four months time to good and punctual
customers.
And we will here take occasion to express opr
sinccrest thanks for the cery literal PATRONAGE thai
we have heretofore received-a continuance of
which we respectfully solicit. And we will also
add that any consgnments made TO us, either
here or at Richmond, will be received free of
drayage, (both Lumber Houses being Immediate
~ on the Canal) and shall have that prompt at
'ention that will we hope insure satisfaction.
HOGG, WHlrMORE g. co.
Scottsville, May 8, lSi4-tf
j. ]. FARIs 81 Co, Richmond,
iloGG, NHITMoRE g. Co, Scotisyille,
Commission Merchants
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Il e vi @ V A l..

'BSHE subscribers have removed their Store To
- the new Store-house, on the corner diaoon.II
opposite their old stand, where they will be han.
Ply TO see their friends and customers, as usual
CRAWFORD 81 COCHRAN.
StauDton, February Is, 1913.
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Is "A a g p a u L,
90 M M SION MERCHANT,

BLENDERS his Acknowledgements to all who
have favored him with their patronage. He
commenced with the business at the. Depot and
Railroad, and working hard all along now finds
himself permanently located, atpresent resolved
steadia>ty opursue the even tenor Of his way,
serving the public according to directions and on
The best terms. Having about twenty years ex-
pefence in business and superior facilities to do
promptly all entrusted to his care, ne most respect
July oilers his services to all persons requiring
an agent at this place. Also. offers for sale, on
EASY TERMS. GENERA STOCK OF GRO
CERIES, &c. &C., Wholesale and retail, to suit
purchasers.
@SY Further, his TR ALTON
GIFTED WAGONS running FROM
J~ER-N Winchester TO Staunton
WI vEIYSENXH are in complete order, and
$500 regularly on the Road.
Merchandise, when full loads, conveyed from
Baltimore to Staunton in days, at one dollar
per hundred pounds, all charges included, with
Improved arrangements and facilities in Staunton
for safety and despatch, as they are destined
through Virginia and Fast Tennessee, at rates
equal TO any other routes. Come and see.
ISAAC PAUL.
Winchester, July Is, isli--lm
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EOGAN,S SEGARs-

u UST received lot Of Logan's best Spanish,
half Spanish, Rife, Havana, and Prncjpe
Segars, at his prices by wholesale.
:, ISAAC PAUL e. co.
May 30, 1874.
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July 4, 1914.

AT a Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry held for Augusta County, at the Court
house, tie Goth day of June, 1871
John Patterson, executor of George Patterson,
decd, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Barbara Patterson, widow of said George Pat
terson, deed, Caharne Trotter, Elizabeth Pa
rent, Nancy Patterson, and Polly Patterson,
children and heirs of the said George Pa,,er-
son, decd, Malvina Caiharine Eckcrd, and Sa-
rah Jane Eckerd heirs of Sarah Eckerd, decd,
who was one of the children and heirs of the
said George Patterson, deed, james Madison
Crone, Sarah Crone, John Crone, George
Crone, and Susan Crone, children of Susan
Crone, decd, who was of the children of
'ha said George Patterson, decd, the children
OF the said Sarah Eckerd deed, and of Susan
Crone, decd, being infants under the aue of
twenty years, Samuel Harnsberger. Thomas ].
Miche. w. Jones, A. Anderson, Susanna Pat
UrsTn' william "A. Henng, Allen, Ly-
dla Reed, a. Sw,zer, Peter Rubbish, George
Nj. Cochran, Adam Link, J. S%i,zer, A. Miller,
George Grener, X. Sillings, j. Poage, VIM.
S!ll'ng, jr., William Ramsay, Edward G..
Moorman, Robert Snapp, Nancy Jones, ]. COY.
peTstone or Copperiine, James f. Pat,ersor,
Hugh John Crawford, and Mary l.. Sewers,
executor and executrix of John G. Sewers,
deed, j. T.. Miller, j. Shirley, James A. Cocl-
ran, }. Hafner, John Crawford, Isaac Farrow.
John Randolph, and David Nevergall, Defs.
On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel
this cause is refer ed to Muster Comm ssion.,
Samuel Clarke, who is hereby required to stale
and report TO this Court an account of the admin
ls'ration Of the plaintiff on the estate of Georce
Patterson, decd, and of the value quantity ana
location OF the real estate of which said Georu,
PATTERSON died seized and possessed: and after
having called upon the creditors of said George
Patterson, by advertisement, for at least four
weeks in the Stanton Spectator, to come for
ward and prove their debts at "A certain date and
place TO be designated in said advertisement, said
Commissioners is further authorized and requested
10 take an account of said debts their amount and
dignity, showing the dignity of each, and make
report thereof to this Court, together with any
matter specially stated, deemed pertinent by him
self or required by the parties to be SO stated And
ne Is authorized to proceed to fulfil all the duties
required OF him by this order in the absence of
either party, who having notice of his primary
appointment or adjournment, shall fail to attend
him. Ii is further ordered, that all the creditors
OF said estate be and they are hereby enjoned
from further proceedings at law to recover ludq-
ments thereon SO as TO acquire legal priority over
debts of the same dignity.
copy-Tesie.
N. C. KINNEY, C. c.
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N. G.. KINNEY, C. c.

The creditors of the above named George Pat
'erson, deed, are hereby required to attend at my
ohce In the town of Staunton, on Thursday the
i'th day of August next, prepared to establish
thel: respective claims against his estate.
SAM'L CLARKE, M. Comm'r.
stanton, July Is, I9l4.-5t
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FURNITURE! FURNITURE!!
a. D. G III A " DEER

w ILL have in a short time a full Stock of
new CABINET FURNITURE. which he
pledges himself 10 sell at Richmond prices.
Call and examine, door below the Post OF.
fce stanton,
June 80, 1Si4.
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tVINCHES1ER 8. p OT'OMAC RAILROAD.
ON and after Monday the 3Oih instant, the
Passenger Train will start, every dan, at c.
clock, A. NJ.
BY order,
j. GEO. HEST, Agent
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POSTpONEMENT

DISAPPOINTMENT.
The sale of the above property is postponed ill
Thursday the 9Th day Of August next.
WAN. b. CRAWFORD, Trustee.
july lS, 1874
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CANDLE MA18UFAcroRY.

n subscriber respectfully informs his friends
and the public that he has provided himself
WIN the necessary apparatus for Moulding Can
iies, In the neatest and most expeditions manner.
~:ss VIII be able to supply families at the rate of
I23 cents pound by the quantity-say. so or
100 weight and where the Tallow is furnished
he VIII mould for So per 100 lbs.
sGkS lie will continue the BUrcmgRlNe Busl-
NESS as usual.
:, LIN His GRIsT Null is now in full operation
fLAisTER ground on the shortest notice.
JOHN III. Asst.
Staunton, Feb %, 1874.
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NISW GOODS,

'vNflE subscribers are just receiving large and
well selected stock of GOODS, consisting
OF all articles belonging To the Grocery line, to
wit:
Rio, Laguira, and st. Domingo Coffee
Porto Rico, New Orleans and ST. Croix Sugars
N. o., ). IL. and Trinidad Molasses
herring Shad' Salt, Plaster, Sole Leather, &c.
ALSO-A general supply of
OrN Goods. Shoes, Mats. &c
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AT Circui: Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry Tor Augusta County, on the 9Th day of June
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Alta Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry held Tor Augusta County, at the Court
house, TIE 20ll day of June, 1871
John Patterson, executor of George Patterson,
decd, Plaintiff,
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1844-12-06

peas, oats, &c. My expenses have been as
heavy as any other planters the same force,
and my land probably as poor; yet II have kept
up. chiefly think, because did not have to
pay them in lump at the end ofthe year out
Of my cotton, which would have left so small
a surplus, that probably ! should not have
thought il worth taking care of. The bal
ance would have been mere odds and ends,
which few know how to make tell. have
made corn, &C., supply my odds and ends Of
cash, and appropriated them as thev came TO
hand to pay current expenses; and when my
cotton came in, could do something with
my little lump Of clear money. lie, me say
also, that after next year shall not plant an
acre but will Tor at least ought to) weld me
400 lbs. clean cotton. Not one-and not
many trust next year. Yet my land in its
best natural condition, will not average half
that much. What adopt for my own good,
and experience has proved TO me is for the
good Of every planter, both individually and
collectively. recommend others to try"