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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-04
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TYPE Foundry and Printers Furnishing
Ware House.

, The subscribers have opened new Type Foundry in
orders to extent for any kind of Job or Fancy Type
Ink Paper Cases, Gallcys, Brass Rule Steel Column
Rule Composing Sticks Chascs and every other article
necessary for Printing Office
The Type, which are cast in moulds, from an en-
tire new set OF marixes, with deep counters are war
rancd to be unsurpassed by any and will be sold at
prices to SUIT the times All the type furnished by us
is "band- cast ~
Printing Presses furnished, and also Steam Engines of
the most approved patterns
MA Machinist is constantly in attendance to re-
pair Presses and do light work
Composition Rollers for Printers
" Editors OF Newspapers, who will buy three times
as much Type as their bills TO- NAV give the a
bovc six months insertion in their papers, and send their
papers containing il TO the subscribers
COCKCROFT & OVEREND
Oct. y, lo45.-6m 90 Ann ST, New York.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-04

TH0HE subscriber wishes TO sell the Tract o:
Land on which he resides, situated in
Augusta County. between the Long Meadow run
and Christians Creek. This tract contains
sos A0IGlMSo
about 200 OF which are cleared and in a fine state
OF cultivation and the residue we'll tmbered.
THIS land possesses many advantages which
are calculated to attract the attention of persons
deslrouS Of procuring desirable residence or of
making a profitable investment of capital
1t lies about midway between Staunton and
Waynesborongh and within short distance of
the turnpke.-lt is within three miles of Think
ling Spring Church, i'm an excellent neghbor-
hood, and convenient to several Merchant Mills
and Saw Mllis-one of each nearly on the edge
of the wood land.
The Improvements consist Of plain comforta-
bile Dwelling House, with all necessary out.
houses, Spring house, and Smoke-house, a large
and convenient Barn with Granary attached TO
1t, and an excellent Orchard of choice fruit trees
The greater part Of the tract is unduating,
without being steep or broken, and about three
hundred acres of it of the first quality of Au-
gusta land.
There are two never-failng Springs near the
dwelling house, and others on different parts of
the tract, which afford ample supply of wa
ter. The Meadow is large and exceedingly pro-
ductlve. and not more than acre of it is liable
to damage from freshets.
Inc location OF me springs and the w ood-
land is such as 10 make it easy TO divide the tract
into two or three farms, giving to each an album
dant supply OF timber and water
In point of fertility of soil, salubri,y of eli
mate, advantages Of society and convenience to
schools, to church, and to market, this estate is
surpassed by few if any in the county, and the
subscriber can confidently recommend it to any
gentleman who wishes to obtain such a combina-
iion Of advantages for fair consideration.
Any one DESTROYS of purchasing is requested
to call and examine the land for himself, and he
can then learn the terms of sale which will be
accommodating. MOSES McCUE.
April II, 1916.
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TAILORING TAILORING ! !!

TENHE subscriber takes this method TO inform
H. his friends and the public generally, that lie
has commenced the above business at his Fa-
theirs old stand near Hebron Church, where he
hopes by strict attention to business and moder-
ate charges to merit and receive liberal share
of patronage. The fashions will be regularly re
ceived from the North. For the accommodation
of persons living at a distance, the subscriber
will be in Stanton on the Monday, and at Church
vile on the Saturday Of each week, for the pur-
pose of taking measures. delivering work, &c.
VIM. A. STERRETT.
Hebron, Nov. 10, 1915.
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Cure l0I' Sick Rscad Ache.
Sure and EGectire

sure ana EUechce!
cproprcors of this article anxious 10 put i, within
the reach OF all classes have reduced the price of stc
on cents bottle IL is OF the greater consequence tc
hosc who arc troubled with this distressing and scken
ing complaint, when time is money, and who can at
lord 10 lose but little OF it, that instead of being lat,
or four days orwceks they should obtain some
,hing that VIII effect an immediate The proprc-
tor without fear contradiction that this
uon VIII answer the purpose ccctually, making an
mediate cure
DJ-Ihc above medicine is sold wholesale by Com
stock & Co., q CORTLAND street. New York and bv
Jas. Patterson, Staunon, and Il. f. Graham, Green
vile, Augusta county, Va
April 3, 1915
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Eess'S EsHEln If China,
IN infailible cure for all Cuts, Burns, Sores, &c

The worst cut may be cured in few hours by the
OF its hcaling compound, its healing qualities arc
wonderful, one bottle Of this is worth ten dollars worth
OF all other sales and remedies in existence. The most
severe cut which By delay might disable the patient
by using bottle of this preparation 1t is valuable
rrticc requiring such small quantity in application
tina; one bottle will last for years.
0<i-The above medicine is sold wholesale by Com
stock & Co.. 81 CORTLAND street, New York and by
JAS. +. Patterson, Saunton and Is. +. Graham Green
vile, Augusta county, Va.
April 3. 1915.
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EGA VS. : " IzSs Kslx "
For THE PIT ES

Piles eflcctuaIy cured by this certain remedy. The
sale OF this article is steadily increasing, notwhtand-
ing the many countcrlcs got up in imitation of it
Persons troubled with this distressing complaint declare
that they would not be without this preparation their
houses for the price of ten boxes The public will
collect that this is the only remedy offered them that
IN reality is OF any value whatever. In places where
is known ecy family has il in their house Its price is
not considered at ali. 1t is above all price.
lfJ-Thc above medicine is sold wholesale by Com
stock Co, Fl CORTLAND street, New York. and by
Jas r. Patterson, Stnon, and Ii. +. Graham, Green
vile, Augusta county, Va.
April 3. 1915.
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CARRIAGES FOR SALE.

'R'HE subscriber has on hand at this time a
handsome assortment of e. A RR AGES,
which can be bought low for cash He is prepar-
ed to make Carriages of every description at the
shortest notice. Also, repairing done in the neat
est manner and at reasonable prices.
JUDSON MACOY.
Stanton, June 90, 1914
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Farmers, !sMve Yoesr .Rgomeu
Sdve IL by purchasing a cheap preparation called
OIL or T1NNIN

odUt ~ Oy purchasing q cNenp preparation called
OIL or TANNIN.
This article applied 10 Leather, old or new will in
crease the Of it at least fifty per applied TO
harness II will keep perfectly soft and pliablc making
II mpcrsious TO ram, matter how long exposed. IL
will restore the beauty and strength Of old harness
which has been thrown aside useless, taking on the
crust, and making them apparently good new. II
is OF immense value 10 those who use leather in any
FORM and what is TO the interest Of the Public IT
comes remarkably cheap.
Dc The above article is sold wholesale By Com
stock CO., p Courtland street, New York, and by
Jas Patterson, stanton, and b. f. Graham, Green
vile, Augusta county, Va.
April 3, isf0.
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g. so
EEUCTTON SAIESM
W ~
NEAT LITTLE PROPERTY,
iyUG SALE

fENIIE subscriber having purchased elsewhere.
will sell the property ON which he now lises.
containing half an acre Of ground, in fine cult.
walton, and well stocked with a variety of fruit.
such as grapes. apples. peaches, piums, &c.
The Houseis small but comfortable, and has Auo
cellar under it, If not sold privately, before she
9th of December next, it will then be oifere,i AZ
public sale. Possession To be given the first 81
April. MARTIN WElGAND.
Stanton, Nov. go, 1861
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VIEW ESTABLISHMENT.
OLElsALP 8OL9 CASH.

VG-AAE GNJ-S V&ASLEl0
'ENIlE subscriber has just returned from the
North with large stock of
staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
which were laid in on the most reasonable terms
by an experienced merchant. and he would parti
cnlarly invite the citizens of Staunton and its vi
ciEiiy to cali and examine before purchasing else
where. as he is determined to sell low for CASH
comprising in part the following articles, viz;
Fancy Prints from Ia to 81 cents
Rip Cashmcrcs and Cashmere dc Coss
Alpacas. plain and figured
Mousiin dc LANES, Neck Ties
Linen Cambria and Fancy HandkerchIefs
Cashmere, damask, worstcd and cotton Shawls
Book, Swiss and Null Muslins
Thule Lace, Edgines
Jaconcts, Cambrics Irish Linens Bro Holland
Corded skirts, Ascension Robes
Kid Gloves, Hosiery, Scarfs and Stocks
Cloths, Cassinercs Cassincts, Tweed Cassimercs
Satin, Velvet, Silk, and Cashmere Vcstngs
Flannels. Ticking and Domcstics =
Cloth, Ole Bull, Seal and Net Caps
BESIDES q fine assortment of BOOTS, Shoes.
HARDWdRE, QUEENSHARE, GROCERIES,
TOBACCO, and many other articles too numerous to.
mention
VIM. ]. SHUMATE,
Next door TO Hugh ]. Crawford's.
Staunton, Oct. 80, 1915.
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POETRY.
FROM THE nosroS COURIER.


ItANAN READ.
Shedding lightncss,
Like the brightness
When moon wilderness
Fills the tides.
Now bright pleasures
Sparkling measures
With rare treasures
Overflow .
With this gladncss
Comes what sadness 4!
Oh, what madness ,
Oh, what wo!
Even merit
May inherit
Some bare garrett,
Or the ground
Or, a worse ill,
beg a morsel
At some door-sill,
Like q hound !
Storms are trailing.
Winds are wailing,
Rowling, railing
At each door.
Midst this trailing.
Rowling, railing,
List the wailing
or the poor.
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JON ES' HOTEL,
MRS. Nj. JONES.
wAYNEsBoRouoxx, VA.

FORMERLY of the Waynesboro' Hotel, has
i removed to the Brick House, on the opposite
side OF street, and few doops below, (known
as DIR. WaddeiPs old stand.) This house, en-.
larged and improved by the liberal proprietors,
promises comfortable quarters to the traveller.
Otd John Bridget, is The OIier.
~ The Stages Of Messrs. Parish g. Co.,
breakfast and due here.
Waynesborough, January 9, ls45--f
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AIOIEiI0lMo

AT a meeting Of the Board Of Trustees CT the
Virginia Female institute, on Saturday the IIth
day of June, 1876
Resolved, That requisiton of twenty-five
dollars per share be made upon the Stockholders,
payable on the LIST day of September next.
Copy.
GEORGE ESkRIDGE, Sec'ry
Virginia Female Institute.
In obedience to the foregoing resolution most
respectfully solicit the Stockholders to call and
pay me the first instalment or their stock.
The building is now under contract. and it is of
the utmost importance that all should pay up
promptly.
J. y. BRECKENRIDGE, Treas'r.
Nov. 6, 1915. Virginia Female Inslitut
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CANDLE MANDATORY.

'B'H f. Subscriber pectiully informs his friends
- and the public that he has provided himself
with the necessary apparatus for Moulding Cam
dies, in the neaiest and most expeditions manner.
tie VIII De able 10 supply families at the rate of
l23 cents pound by the quantity-ssy, so or
100 weight, and where the rallow and Wick
are furnished he will mould for SO per 100 lbs.
GG5 He will continue the Butchering Business
as usual.
IL His Grist NH is now IN full operation.
Plaster ground on the shortest notice.
JOHN II. Asst.
Stanton, April II, 1915.
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VIRGINIA., Co wit:

SAksGnNhA, To WEI:
A L County Court of Augusta, held at tho
IN Courthouse of said County, on Mondayithe
9th day of October, 1876 M "a.
John w. Paine, Plaintiff
AGAINST
Adam VI. Shultz and John ShultS, Defts.
IN CHANCERY.
This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney,
and the Defendant Adam NJ. Sbultz not having
entered his appearance and given security Accord
ing TO the Act of Assembly and the Rules Of this
Court and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that he is not inhabltant of this country 1t is
ordered that The said defendant do appear here on
the first day of The next January term and an
swer the bill of the plaintiff; and that copy of
this order be forthwith inserted in some newspa~
per published in the town of Stanton for two
months successfully, and posted at the front doc
of the Courthouse Of This county.
Copy-Teste,
JEFFERSON KINNEY. Clerk.
Nov. G., 1915.
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HEN r Y BAR r /,
AT THE SIGN OF THE BEAR,
TAILOR.

4 ESPECTFULl.Y begs leave to inform the
BARE that he is prepared to clo,he them in "A
neat and fashionable style, and with work not
to be surpassed by any in the Valley. lie has
in his employ good workmrn, and thinks il RARE
LY necessary to state that for neatness and dura.
bi'lty OF execution Of any work entrusted 20 him,
he is willing pledge himself and will give his
best endeavors To please generous public, who
have so literally encouraged him in business.
The Northern Fashions regularly received.
Staunton, Oct. 80, ls45.
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LITERATURE, FOR 1896.
THE SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSESCER

is Monthly Periodical, devoted to every department
OF Literature and the Fine Arts. II has been csab.
lishcd more than eleven years, during which il has
stood at the head of American Periodicals 1t is pub.
shed IN the neacst style, and contains great variety
OF interesting and instructive reading differing wide
~ from majority of Publications, in the soIiditv
and utility OF its
G o. TENTS.
Novels, Tales, Poems, Travels, Essays, Critqucs,
Reviews, Historical and Biographical Sketches. Papers
on the Army, Navy, General Politics and other Nation
al Interests. adorn its pages
TO The SOUTH AND WEST
it confidently appeals for support Whilst it is dis
Gnehy the friend and advocate of The SourH AND
EST 1t is not sectional having always circulated quite
widely IN the North and East, and having impaired
HIGHER NATIONAL CHARACTER TO the Periodical Lite
nature of the United States. lis motto is
SIN The Union and for the Union! In the
South and for HE South 20
But the South and West should especially cherish IT,
as 1t is the only Literary Journal of long and high
standing, within all their wide borders, and has yndi-
Gated and promoted their rights and interests During
another year, 1T will seek extend lis usefulness and
fame and socits the increased patronage Of the public
and also nvokes the aid of its present patrons in cx
tending circulation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-04

Autumn's signing.
Moaning. dying;
Clouds are flying
On like stecds;
While their shadows
O'cr the meadows
Walk like widows
Deckcd i'm weeds.
Red leaves trailing,
Fall unfailing,
Dropping, sailing
From the wood,
That. unpliant,
Stands defiant,
Like a giant
Dropping blood.
Winds are swelling
Round our dwelling,
All day telling
Us their wo,
And at vesper
Frosts grow crispcr,
AS they whisper
OF the snow.
From tn unseen land
Frozen inland,
Down from Greenland
Winter glidcs.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

& N obedience 10 decree entered in the Circuit
Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Au-
gusta county, llth November, lS45, in suit
therein depending, in the name Of VIM. j. Gilk-
eson, Plaintiff, and Mary Ann Pendall, and o.
theirs, Defendants. shall proceed to sell On the
premises ON the I'd day of January next, the
TIE TRACT OF LAND
in the Bill and proceedings mentioned, contain
Ing ga Acres, on the following terms, Wis For
so much cash in hand as shall be sufficient to de-
tray the expenses of sale, and as 10 The residue,
credit of nine, eighteen and twenty-four months,
The purchaser giving bond and good personal Sc
curlly, and the title retained as ultimate security
This tract Of land lies within six miles of
Staunton, on the road leading to GreenviIle, adj
joining the lands of VIM. j. Glkeson, George
Hudson and others, and within one mile of Geo.
Nj. Cochran's Mill. The property will be shown
TO any one DESTROYS Of purchasing, at any time
before the day of sale, by application to The sub
scrlber who resides in the neighborhood.
JOSEPH SMITH, Com.
Nov. 81, 1916.
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STOCK CT GOODS.

OF every description, consisting of the usual va
rieiy; and in accordance with the provisions
thereof, the said GOODS are now offered for
sale in tn" Storr-house lately occupied by said
Gciger for cash. for the purposes in said deed
mentioned. But although the terms of sale are
cash and cash only, yet ! am well satisfied that
those who have any doubt of The advantages of
the cash system, would have every doubt removed
If they would call and see how much they can
purchase with little money.
BREEZE JOHNSON, Trustee.
June 10, 1916.
N. b. All the claims of said Geger of every de-
scrp,ion, have been assigned and transferred to
me for collection, and all interested are hereby
notified to make payment. b. JOHNSON
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TRUSTEES SALE
OF A VALUABLE
S q o DIX OF G. 00D So

ESf virtue of Deed of Trust, executed to me
by Franklin Il. Geiger, dated the 5,h June
iS45. and duly recorded in the Office of the Coun-
~ Court Of Augusta. said Geiser has conveyed
to me his entire
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"NO INJUNCTION HEREw

THE Lives and Opinions Of Benjamin Frank
lin Butler and Jesse Hoyt, &c. &C., by Will
liam l.. Mackenzie.
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Rappee, Macabau. Demu:H's celebrated Lancas
ter, Scotch, &c. German and Clay Pipes, SNUFF
Boxes, &c, which will be sold upon accommo
dating terms. G. II. COCHRAN e. co.
Staunton, June 10, 1915.
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A FINE ESTATE
IN MARKET.

THNHE subscriber wishes to sell the Tract o.
Land on which he now resides, situated il
Augusta County. between the Long Meadow run
and Christians Greek. This tract contains
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SNUFF AND SCARS

UST received fresh supply Of Tobacco of the
" most approved brands calculated to suit any
taste, embracing Log Cabin 5s, les, les, and
pound Jumps.
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SEGA RS.
SN UFFS.

A large stock of Imported Segars; also of on
own manufacture.
The New York herald., 1845-11-16

During the sojourn of this great pianist at Odes-
sa, he became acquainted with the Count Witte,
Generalin- Chief Of the Russian Cavalry, with
whom he undertook the important journey to 81.
Petersburgh. The acquisition fthe Counts friend
ship was OF great service to the youthful artist in the
Russian Capitol Of his Introduction at the Imperial
Palace, we find the following anecdote:-
Some days after the Count Witte's arrival at St
Petersburg, having the honour to dine with their
Imperial Majestes, he related that he had journeyed
from Odessa with a young pianist of extraordinary
The New York herald., 1845-11-16

merit whereupon the Empress, enchanted with the
account, instantly despatched one of her coaches tor
M. de Meyer, determined on hearing him that same
evening at the court. He accordingly came to the
palace and played his fantasies from themes on Son
nambuia and 4nna Botena, which produced
tonishlng effect on every one present. The En-
press after hearing the first n,ucea, from her
seat, and approaching the piano, remained standing
behind the char during the whole performance,
utterlng aloud frequent demonstrations of surprise
and delight.
The New York herald., 1845-11-16

Soon after his arrival in the capital Of the Cars,
Leopold de Meyer gave grand concert at the The
atre Royal, which realized thirteen thousand rubes
The whole of the royal family were present, togeth
er with the Prince Royal of Prussia and the elite OF
The Russian nobility. During the concert his Ma
jesty the Emperor Nicolas sent for M. De Meyer,
and engaged him to lend his assistance at concert
in the palace, which was TO be held few days at
forwards in honour of the visit of the Prince Royal
of Prussia.
The New York herald., 1845-11-16
Religious IntcIIIRenee.

SERVICES ms DAY-A course Of Sermons to the Young
will be delivered in the Protestant Episcopal Free Church
Of the Holy Evangelists, Vandewater street) on the
sunday evenings OF November, December and January
the first Of which will be delivered this evening by Dr.
Taylor OF Grace church.
A Sermon will be preached in st Thomas Church. by
the Rev Dr. Tying and collection made in aid Of the
German Episcopal Free Church Of st. Simon. Service
to commence at halfpast seven o'clock
The Rev. DR.. Anthon, Rector of st. Marks Church.
New York will preach in st. Thomas Church. Brooklyn
near Myrtle street.-the service to at halfpast
seven O'Clock.
course of practical sermons on the Christian
Life will be delivered on the Sunday evenings during
the coming season, in Emmanuel church, corner OF
FRINGE and Thompson streets. The Rev. DR.. White
house breaches the first this evening
The Rev. Professor Haight, Rector of All Saints
Church. will preach this evening" at the Anglo American
Free Church of st. George the Martyr.
In consequence of the unfavorable weather Sunday
last the sermon which was to have been delivered by
the Rev. C. F. Frey, at the Baptist Church. Laurens
street. postponed but will be preached this morn
ing at halfpasten o'clock. Subject" The past, pre-
sent, and future condition Of the Jewish Nation" A
Society for Evangelising the Jews.
course of Lectures on the Waldenses in connection
with the prospects othe Church Of Christ in Italy, will
be % by hs ns D G %a0 % re-
ket street church Grew. Dr. Ferris) The first lecture
will be delivered this evening Services to
at o'clock
ton has taken charge OF Christ Church. Rockville Mary
land.
West Russell Parish, Liberty Bedford county Virginia,
and accepted unanimous call to the Rectorshp Of ST.
Pauls Church.
The Rev. James Mulchahey has removed to Crompton
Mills, RI.
The Rev. David c. Page, d d. has resigned the Rec
orship of Trinity Church, Natchez, Miss has become
principal of ST. Thomas Hall, and Rector Of Christ
Church. Holly Springs, Miss
The Rev. Orren Miller has removed to the vicinity of
Belvidere, Boone co., Illinois.
The Rev. J. H. Hanson has resigned the parish at Key
West Florida and accepted the Rectorship of St. Pauls
Church, Waddington, NY.
The Rev. Henry Stanley has accepted a call to the
charge OF st. Marks Church, Pen Yam.
The Rev. Albert c. Patterson assistant minister of ST.
Matthew's Church, Jersey City, has been appointed
missionary for Hudson CO. NJ.
The Rev Abraham Beach Carter, Deacon, has been
appointed missionary for Essex county NJ.
Rev. G. s. Carraway has taken charge ofthe Churches
in Mathews and Niddlesex counties.
The Rev. Henry De Koven, has accepted call to be
Assistant Minister of Christ Church, Now York.
Days Of Thanksgiving have been appointed this year
in nearly half the States OF the Union and may
sonaby look for the time when this good old custom of
the Pilgrim Fathers will become uniform throughout
the nation Appointments have already been made this
year follows