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-1eESE~
YNHE Subscribers, being DESTROYS to remove to
the West, olier for sale the valuable
TR "A 4 OF l. n Nd
on which they reside called Fruit Hill lying in
the county of Rockbridge, miles south of Lex
in9ton, miles from Fancy Hill p. o. in pleas
ant, and healthy neighborhood, and containing
between eight and nine hundred acres, about four
hnndred being in original timber Of the purest
growth.
The quality Of this land is equal. if not supc-
ror to any in the county; and is particularly val.
liable for the growth of wheat. 1t is in the height
borhood of four manufacturing mills, the farthes.
about three miles oll'-within miles of Boat
navigation, and near the Turnpike road from Lex
ington TO Lynchburg, distant about 35 miles from
the latter. The land lies well for cultivation and
is easily improved. There are many excellent
springs on the tract, and the the dwell
ing house is not surpassed by any in the State.
Fifty or sixty acres of watered meadow may be
made-there is alsoa large peach, and young ap-
pie orchard on the land
The Improvements consist Of good and com
modious
RICK ID YELLING USE
and kITCHEN-Smoke and Ice house-2 large
BARNS shielded all around-CORN HOUSES
Negro Cabins, new with stone chimnies, and in
TACT all the necessary out buildings for large
family.
Also good LOG DWELLING HOUSE,
with the necessary out houses on one end of the
farm, so thatlt could be divided to advantage.
This would be fine situation for person who
wishes to educate family. as the Military Insti-
tute-Washington College and Female school
are each in the full tide OF successful operation at
Lexington.
A further description is deemed unnecessary.
1t is but rarely such property is in market, and
persons disposed to purchase are requested to call
and examine for themselves-to whom the premi-
ses will be shown, by the subscribers, with pleas
ure.
TERMS-The terms will be accommodating
and possession given in the fail.
BENZ. +. PORTER,
JAS. S. GRIGSBY,
AND. ]. GRIGSBY.
Fancy Hill, Rock. co.,
April l3, lS43.-tf s
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land foy Sale.

WILL be sold on the premises at public auc-
ton, on Thursday the 9th day of June next,
The Plantation formerly belonging to John Nevius,
Jr. deceased, lying in the county Of ockbridge,
on the road leading from Fairfield TO Old Proyi-
dence, and about 81 miles east of Brownsburo,
containing about three hundred acres. This land
is well adapted to all kinds Of grain and is in
high state Of cultivation. There is good mea-
dow and fine young Orchard, and the improve
ments consist of a Brick Dwelling House and o.
ther necessary out buildings. Possession will be-
given on the day of sale.
Terms will be made to suit purchasers.
MARTIN MENUS, Ad'mr.
AS The sale money is now due, all persons in
debted to the estate will please come forward and
pay up.
Apri! IL, 1914.
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East Tennessee, at lowest rates Of charges.
They have most commodious Warehouse
calculated to store "A large quantity of Goods, and
best facilities for Unloading Cars, and Loading
Wagons. Though not engaged in Wagoning
themselves, have found no difficulty i'm Forward
ing any quantity of Goods with dispatch, at low
est rates of carriage.
Transportation not required in advance upon
goods, to the care of the above House, either
from Philadelphia, New York or Boston.
Refer TO III. Nj. Brent, Esq. Cashier Of the
Valley Bank, Winchester, Va; John Il. Breck-
enridge, Stanton; j. Landstreet g. Son, Bal,i-
more.
Winchester, Nov. l6. lSi3-6m
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NOVICE.
Office Of the Winchester and Potomac Rail
Road Comp0ny

1e0R*e SV"tI7UHy'
pERSONS intending to visit Baltimore, to at
tend the several Conventions of the Ist end
and 9Th May, are respectfully informed, that the
fare on this road will be reduced one-half from
Winchester, and on all points on the road to Hair
per's Ferry, for going and returning. In all such
cases return tickets must be taken-and il is re-
quested, when convenient, that passengers would
obtain their Tickets the day previous. On such
Tickets passengers may return at their pleasure
The same Arrangement is made for delegates to
the Presbyteries TO be held at Slepherdstown and
Harpers Ferry the 18th inst, as also the meet
ing of the Odd Fellows, at Shepherdstown on the
9th inst. ]. GEO. HEST. Act.
April Is, 1874.
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Workmanship.
az All kinds of Mahogany. Cherry, Walnu,
and Pine work made on the most reasonable ,.rms
Persons wishing any thing in the Furniture
way will please call and leave their orders. If
the work, when done, does not suit in every par
tlcular, will not expect it to be taken.
AUGUSTINE ID. CHANDLER
Staunton, April IL, 1914
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MfANHITA OMALSIN Go

M KS. LEE tenders her thanks to the Ladies
Az OF stanton and vicinity for the liberal en-
enlargement she has received since she COM
nenced business in this place, and informs them
that she has taken rooms in the house occupied
by MIR. Cease, nearly opposite the Episcopal
Church, where she is prepared to execute all or
ders in her line in the neatest and most fashiona-
BILE style, and at prices that cannot fail to please.
The latest fashions expected in few days.
Stanton, April IL, 1914.
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rRISE SUPPLY.
Spring anu Summer Goods.

TIME subscriber has just received his Sprino
supply Of Goods, to which he invites the at,
tention Of his friends and the public generally.
He deems II unnecessary to enumerate articles
or prices ;-suffice 1t to say, that his stock com
Pfises very general assortment of Goods. a.
moDg which many beautiful articles. of the
newest styles, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear.
A. M. MOSBY.
Stanton, April Is, 1s4l--tf.
N. B.! have on hand. supply of ready
made SUMMER CLOTHING. Also, fine
assortment of HATS and SHOES.
a. M. MOSBY.
April Is, 1914.
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HATS AND 0APSo
STOP TIE RUM.aWAYL
~ AN away from the subscriber on the MIC
n the 18Th inst. near Brow nshnro RnckhI

~ n away from the subscriber on the night of
= the 18th inst. near Brownsburg, Rockbridge
r. county, Va. Negro Man named
MO SAM, about 80 years of age, five
eE.g feet or inches high, of rather
mp dark yellow complexion, thin Wis
W. age, high forehead, walks quick
= and rocks little, stoop shouldered
and speaks pleasantly when spoken
to {; he has lost the end off his second finger of
the right hand, about as high up as the nail-had
with him dark fur cap, and probably white
hat, and brown jeans panta'oons. For the appre-
heusion Of tho said negro, ! will give, if taken
within the State, $25, out Of the State, $50 if
returned to me, or secured in jail so that get him
again. SAMUEL PATTERSON.
J.. Sit is thought he has free papers.
AD. Is
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a. u. Wyen and BROTHER.
April Is, 1914.

HAVE just received their Spring Supply of
DRUGS, MEDICINES g. DYE STUFFS.
consisting in part of Sulph. Morphine, Suph.
Quinlne, Pfuss. Potass, Flask and Salad Oil,
Gum Camphor, Gum Opium, Cooper's Isingass
Tor Jelly, Indigo, Nader, Extract Logwood,
&c. &c.
Ihey have also received a beautiful assortment
Of fancy and useful articles, COMPRISING Hair
Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Toilet Combs, SHAY
ing Brushes, Volatile Salts, Snuff Boxes, Musk,
Rose, Almond, and Palm Soaps The above
and all other articles in their line, they are deter
mined 10 dispose Of on accommodating terms.
Staun;on, April 25, 1914.
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D e z s. B E z Sc 0 EY!

'd'HE subscriber having purchased the Right
Tor Augusta County, for making. using and
vending HALLS PATENT SELF OTEC'T
ING
E-TTIvE,
ne taxes this occasion 20 inform the public, that
ne VIII constantly keep supply Of HIVES on
hand' ana WI suit the prices to the times. For
an individual Right and one Hive, his price will
De ok Dollars, Tor single Hive, Two Dollars.
For the present, persons in want Of uives ,vilI
please apply at his residence,
Specimens of the above Hive can be seen al the
store OF James F. Patterson, and at the Shop of
Absalom Brooks. 'Of -
en- ., VIM. GROVE.
Stanton, March 2r, 1914.
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i n D L r II KING

10 this branch of the business the subscriber
will give his personal attention. He will have in
a few days new Hearse, which will always be
teauy waeh required. a. ID. G..
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FURNITURE Establishment.
STAUNTON, VA.
n e w
STANTON, VA

'HNHE subscriber having taken the house one
door below the Post Office, intends conduct
Ing the Cabinet business in all its various branch.
es. He will cndeavor to keep on hand AT all
times good assortment of Furniture, of the
newest and mos. fashionable patterns, varying in
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NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.

ON and after Monday next, the rates of Fare
~ on the Winchester and Potomac Railroad will
be as follows:
From Winchester to Harper's Ferry, So 90
do I" and return 2 90
From Winchester to Hallown 125
From Winchester to c!'arlestown 90
From Winchester to Camerons 81
From Winchester to Thompson's ISL
do g and return rs
From Winchester 10 WadesviIe or op. Bridge SO
do and return so
From Winchester to stephensOn's 25
do Sc and return .25
From Halltown to HaTpor's Ferry s7g
-" 90 49," and return 50
From charlestown to Harper's Ferry SO
From cameIOn's to Harper's Ferry 6a9
From % Th0% %p to Ha..Per'' Ferry IS
From Wadesvile or OPP. Bridge to H. Ferry 90
DO and return / 25
From StePh,enson's to Harper's Ferry so
~, DO land return l SO
The reduced charge for going and returning
will be extended only when tickets are taken; and
passengers who take such tickets, will be allow
ed the privilege Of one intervening day.
Persons who do not take tickets, will he CHARGED
six cents per mile for whatever distance they NAV
travel on the road. The same rate will he charG-
ed between any two depots on the line of the road
passenger train will be passed over the
road every day.
Passengers will be taken up or set down at
any point on the line of the road.
BY order, &c. J. GEO. HEST,
winchester July D. 1913. Agent,
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WA NTED

HNE or two Apprentices to the Cabinet and
W Carpentering business from 6 10 Is years Of
age, of steady Industrious habits. Boys from The
country would be preferred.
b. SLONECKER.
Staunton, March Ii.
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WANTED.--Two Journeymen PLASTER
w ERS, who are good workmen. To such
liberal wages will be given.
A. II. PRICE.
Stanton, April 25, 1914.
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JOHN ACCORD,
PETER Accord.
April 25, Isi4-5t

WINCHESTER 8. POTO1IAC RAILROAD.
ON and after Monday the 3Oih instant, the
Passenger Train will start, euery day, at o.
clock, A. NJ.
BY order.
j. GEO. HEST, Agent
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CASH FOR NEGROES F!

'HN1E subscriber wishes to purchase Negroes
n of all descriptions. Any persons having Ne
groes 10 sell will find it to their interest to call
on the subscriber, or address a letter to Fishers
vile, Augusta county, which shall he attended to
Immediately.
SAM'L. Il. BROWN.
Fishersvjlle. March lift.
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.S0&W ABIDING D!N|0Tr
at WINCHESTER, va.

D- WALTER e. co. are
Gsffysg1E~fHmO daily receiving and
EffSI EErXnWN Forwarding Goods 10 all
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DLANK Bonds and Notes, Deeds of Trus!and
ep Bargain and Sale, for sale at this office,
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v1NHE subscribers, being DESTROYS to remove to
the West, offer for sale the valuable
n II a q ~ n Il a A. u
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-09-02

s-
i ,rHfI.. respectfully urez
ha aaW re- s.g
d .a NDa York olIaa moss
Il .-=zH faet fsl'HH II Fac j.
f. -hr'I har entire 0.a .Harf iH
Il i.Hs.' taee wH' Ha "1nf
j. ar rs store MT ~ he fHgd a
d m Wheeling. all NJ VH#.H 0...
q a .aH. aH " c. sarHsr
FENi E8g LADIES DRESSES
zc#s Uas4 f...a'.zH. fser4 nrrrt-#
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PAINTING.a

VsoN Il hull. HOUSE. SIGN AND
NANiENPALPAlNTERS. No los West
~ are always prepared with the hesi
ehd material 10 execute all orders in her
pes STYLE and ar the lowest rates.
description Of SIGN PAINTING OR Gil.
u N 'he best manner. may 10
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
MR.. CLAY IN NORTH CAROLINA.

The reception Of the American Statesman il
Raleigh is spoken Of by The Register as beins
opefof the grandest displays ever exhibited ia
thatseciiOn Of country Some ten or fifteen
Ihousshd persons were present, forsaking lheir
homes aud business, with banners aud gay insig.
mia, 10 welcome the Natien's benefaetor - Henry
Clay. The Register sayss
prom every county, from erers town. from
every hill andFklley came forth her gallant and
true-hear,ed sons, 40 swear anew their allegiance
and fidelity 70 the nnalteIed and unaterable prin,
ciplts o. the Wing party. The planter left his
fields 10 the very midst Of planting time; the
mechanic abandoned his vocation the lawve,
forsook his books and his briefs and the ner.
chant bis ledger and his counting room, the phy.
stefan his pills and patients, 10 come up, one I'D
all, 10 the grand council Of the STATE. Ii iva.
no idle pageant, no empty show, which Illus call.
ed together the Wings ofthe hones, old State.---
They assembled ander deep conviction OF the
imporiance Of the crisis IN The affairs OF our
country they eacRe win sioAt hearts and stall
yart arms, prepared 10 DO in defence of their
homes and 6residfs al that men dare do They
have pledged themselves 10 each other 10 bend
every energy of nird uad body to save, NOT on
" the Stale, but the Nation"
Mt. Clay was addressed BY Mr.. Badger on the
part 81 the eilize1s Of Ralelgh, aud welcomed in
a watm-hearled manner.
Gov. Mcfehead presented him 10 The Assem-
bIed multitude. ara addressed him in way that
wen, hOneso he feelings Of he Distinguished
Eenibckian.
Thelfeelpgs of Mr. Clay tsays Tie Regisier)
on he delivery Of shis address were ptsinlv de-.
pieted ia bis noble faee.A Grateful for tbiz ,ah.
nc manifestation Of a generous peoples eon6-
dencs, his eoan,snanre bs,rayed those emotions
which. under similar circumstances. noaId Be
displayed 81 every notls spirit. But Son did
The iss-ksurf subdue emotions which. in o,ksr,
less CITED with elfeOhnand. would have prt.
vented uueranes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
PunLIc LslPRovEmRnrs.

A spicy debals took place ia The House Of
Representatives. on Wednesday last, on The sub
lee; Of appropriations 10 Western Harbors. which
embraced The whole ground Of Internal Improve
menis. Theiesbate vas confined 10 the bfesh-
rem ofthe Dsmoeraiic School, and il excited
much merriment 10 hear the examinations aud
re-eriminAiions. As 10 what The policy Of he Lo-
eofoco party was aud Via. il should be. The
actors we're Msssrs. Douglass o. Illinois, aud
Holmes and RheuofS G. MfDougass stated
that Gsn- Jackson nsrsr had scrupIes in regari 10
aPprCpriaiions fot Internal Improvements and
navigable rivers, and that gentlemen Who took .
different view we're abandoning the Democratic
platform. Mr. Rheu ofS. C. CLASSIFIED the old
Republican and Democrats party as one, and
claimed political kindred herewith MIR R con-
tended that Mr. D claimed most sweeping pow
er FOR the general Government. There was con-
siderable sparring between The two gentlemen as
to The powers Of The General Government Mr.
RheGt denounced in unmeasured terms the sup
port Of works Of Internal ImproyemeEt BY The
General Government. Mr. Holmes came to The
aid Of Mr. RhetT and commented by declaring
that be woald not be driven into the support Of
any Internal Improvements by the light Of .
locofoco match "Ali the argument | hass
heard (sad Mr. HI was that General Jackson
was ia favor Of Internal mpfovements-Erso
we must vote for them Mr. DougIass-'I can
give you aao;hef name-John C. Calhoun 4
TOR Anurew Jackson. in question IKE ms re.
piled Mr. Holmes. Mr. II continued by saying
that when be came into Congress with IS or "a
Democratic majority, he expected to end diff
aerent stale Of lhings-bu: he found that not one
of the great Democratic measures had as vel
been passed.
We thus md that schisms are becoming rife
With even oil closely linked democracy, and
that Internal Improvements is democratic in the
West and Federal insihe South. What say the
Locofoco orators Of Virginia 10 the attitude in
which MIR Douglass placed their embodiment Of
Idemocracy,'i General Jackson, in regard 10 the
question ofIqternal improvements, They may
attempt repudiaIon, but as long as official acts
stand forta ih bold relief, 10 convictthem, twill
prove worse than childish folly.
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s.,iou. .ppreheHsiops have been felt 10 many
o.rr,es, thst Mr.. Van Barren would be dropped
81 The DemocFstic Party. Notwithstanding the
proiesiasiOns Of The Globe and Enqairer 70 he
contrary. From.shs recent defeats experienced
bx the Loeofoeos IL vazious ssetiOnsof The coun-
try, and from, he daily evidences they have ex-
hibiled az tie desperate and hopeless condiiisn
Of their cause. many Of the party, and among
them Distinguished Par:izans 81 viii be seen, Sc
riously think Of throwing Of Nj. VaE Barren, and
.scassing about for another candiis.s. The
Parry il Sens attribute more 70 The pnpopulari-
" Of their man. Van Buren,. thaa 70 the obnox-
ious and snii-American tendency Of their Prin-
cipIes, and hence are losing eon6denc 10 ihei'
leader. The Washington correspondent Of The
Baltimore Patriot says that il is rauored thai
Mr. Butler (late Attorney GeneraIl and Mt. Ben
ton are nov on visit 70 GEN. aekssa, ard that
the object Of their mission is 70 counsel 9Th lhc
veteran or The HefmiIsge upon the difficulties
that surround their party. It's aIsosaid that /
IS in contemplation 10 gel General jackson him
lselfto become candidate again, ahd that The
Loco Focos themselves believe that Be is The on
/ " man Who can save them from de.eat !.
Whether this be correct or Dpt. il Is evident "a
all that confidence is lost. and what party cat
be successful, when that is The case: The I.o
COS are placed in critical situation now, as b.
dropping NJ. Van Buren, they would afford at
evidence OF the weakness OF their pasay.. Do s.
- .,--I------4--- 80 ne!sIrengfn o
the party BY the nopinationIof pew caodi
dafe
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THE MARKETS.
06iee cflhs Baliimbre .Amff5cea, 4
.al ~ K d Al z

2
CATTLE There were a about l5a head of
Beef Cattle offered for sale at the Scaies this
morning, and 40 sold at prices ranging from
50, so 10 So per 100 Tbs. on the hoof, which ise
lqnaI TO SIS a S5.T5ne M
HOGS. There is a fair supply Of Live Hogs
al market, and moderate sales are making At
S4aS4,2 pei 100 lbs
FLOUR There is no change in the price Of
Howard street Flour There has beea a fairde-
mand to-day and sales Of several parcels OF GOOD
mixed brands have been made from stnre al a..
IS at which price The article is generally held
The last settlements Tor receipts by cars were a,
"a, 62k :
GRAIN We note sale Of Pennsylvania led
Wheat to-day, having considerable smut in HI.
at ITO cents per bushel
/ A sale Of 1900 bushels Pennsylvania rive 10.
/ day al 81 cents.
/ Sales Of Md white Corn at "A cents. ana of
Md yellow at 4scepts. sale Of Penasylyapja
/ yellow to-day atH50 cents
WHISKEY-S Of hhds at % cents. and
Of bbIs. a, "a cents
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TYLER MEETING.

At an adIourned meeting OF the political
friends Of Presideal Tyler. convened at lIle old
CHURCH, 10 the Town Of Smnh6eld, on SATURDAY
the goth Instant, the following proceedings
wereh had.
The meeting WAS called 10 order BY the ehaie-
man, MIR. Walters Burwell, Mr.. Henry My
ers acting as Secretary.
The meeting having been duly organized was
then addressed BY John Il. Beall George Muir
phyaa and Capt Joseph Pickett
After which the meeting resolved itself into
/ a Tyler Democratic Association, and appoiuled
George Murphy, iTenry S. FsrnsnoIth, and
Henry Myers, 10 draft a constitution for the
government of said association, 10 be reported
at lis next meeting
The following resolutions were then offered
and unanimously adopted;
Resolued Bhat the American people owe a
debt Of gratitude 10 John Tyler, for his faithful
administration of.ihc ffust committed tohis
charge, which they can only repay By re-eldct-
ing him 10 the Presidency, and that SO Ear as we
are concerned, we are determined that the debt
shall be paid
Resolved, That Martin Van Baren Is NOT the
choice ofthe Democranc Party, and thai az Pr
| forts Of his political friends to stay the march
, OF Tylersm, I'M this quarter have, as yet, proved
unayailing, and will continue SO to prove
Resolved, That all who are members Of 4his
Association be authorized 10 attend the Tgler
! National Convention in Baltimore, and chat
George Glsssford and Col. Josiah w Ware, be
specially appointed as delegates 10 said cousen-
ton. N i
Resolved, That If, perchance, the Democ fatic
candidates in this county and Senatorial pis.
trict be elected on Thursday next that we pro-
test, in advance, against the friends Of Martin
Van Buren, claiming it as an evidence Of: the
popularity Of that distinguished statesman, ! be-
lieving as we do, that the balance oC power is
held by the friends Of President Tyler and ia,
if united. they cold turn the election 10 faacr
of.eitherset of candidstes
Rssolutd, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing be signed by the Chairman and Secretary,
and that the Editors Of the Virginia Free Press,
Martinsoarg Republican, Winchester Yirginisu,
and Madisonian, be requested to publish tha
same. wy. BURyVEI.L. Chaiy,r .
HENRY MYERS, Sec'y