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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-17

DY virtue Of decree OF the Circuit Superior Court
ed on the 18th day of November 1916 i'm a suit thereii
depending between William Lambert, plaintiff, and
Dabncy Cosby defendant, shall proceed; the 25h
day OF september next, if fair, If the next day
on tie premises to sell public auction to the highest
Bidder tract or parcel of Land, containing SO 2-5t
acres lying in the county OF Augusta, the Warm
Springs and arrisonburg Turnpike road adjoining tho
lands OF Samuel Props and others, being part Of
larger tract conveyed to Dabucy Cosby and VIM Lam
bert, by JAS. Mcdowell Mo;Tctt and wife.
Terms Of sale will be so much in cash will be sufYis
cent TO pay the expenses the sale, the residue on
credit OF six twelve and eighteen months the purchaser
giving bonds with approved security and lien ON the
land as ultimate security
w. II. CARRIER, Comm'r
August Of.
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THE WESLEYAN
FEMALE SNMgNAHYs
sTAU1rToI, VIRGINIA.
REV. }. Il. FINCH, Principal.

~
HiS institution for young ladies, is NOW open ia
Staunton, under the direction and control of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. 1t is designed to
meet the wants hot only Of this immediate comm,-
nifty, but of the whole Of Virginia There is no
School of the kind within the bounds of the Balti
more Conference; and no place is better suited for
the purpose than Staunton Among themany ad-
vantages which might be enumerated, itswell known
salubrity should be especially regarded.
+ AS to the Seminary itsef-it is to be of the first
order. The course Of instruction will embrace all
the branches usually taught in the best institutions
The scholastic year commenting with the LIST Sep
TENDER and ending the last of June, will be diyid
cd INTO two sessions Of five months each
The Prices per session, are as follows, viz
For boarding. including light fuel and Washing $40 90
instruction in the lower English branches, 10 90
In higher branches and Mathematics, 70 so
IN ancient and French Languages. each, 10 90
IN Music with the of Piano, Is 90
The whole expense for the session of five months.
If instruction II, the lower branches only be piyeu.
will be $5O--if in the higher and mathematics S52
so. To which small charge for rent. &C.. will be
added Say. ST. SO.
N. B. Persons intending to paironize the Schoo,
will address Mr.. WIN. KYLE DIR. j. f. KuRrz or
the Principal.
Saunton, September 10. 1876
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'INHiS medicine is acknowledged to be one of the
nPst valuable ever discovered as a purifier of the
blood nd fluids 1T is superior Sarsaparilla whether
as doriic or Alternative, and stands infinitely before
all thu preparations and combinations of Mercury. Its
purgve properties alone of ncacuable value for
thesePlis may be taken daily for any period and in.
steaufoi weakening, by the cathar effect they add
strenfth by taking away the of weakness They
OF the miserable effects of that deadly spc
cihef Mercury The teeth injurcd-thc bones
ana mos are not parayzedno; but, instead of these
asFcssing symptoms, new life and consequent auma-
''S3 Is evident !. IN every movement of the body
ese RUS Tor colds coughs, tightncss Of the ches t.
ihepmaism in the head limbs will be found
to %,y thing imagined of the powers of medicine and
IN oons affections dyspepsia, and in all discs pecu
lIar To women, they should be rcscrtcd TO at
These Brandreth Pills will be found deserving of nil
praise. - ~ "A'
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r. II. KINNEY, d. C..

In obedience to the above decree, shall proceed.
on Saturday the Goth of September, 1876 to sell
SO much of the real estate of said Philip p Pitt
man, decd, in the possession Of VIM. r. Smith
and wife, as may be necessary to pay off the above
decree. The property fronts on the McAdamized
Road and corners the street running from the
McAdamized Road near the residence of Georre
NJ Cochran, Esq. to the Stanton Academy
One-haf of the lot will first be offered for sale
If the bid for that be insufficient, the whole will be
sold. Place and terms of sale stated in the above
decree. MOSES III. McCUE. Conm,r
September 8. 1S46-tds- fee s. OO
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lS46-
Felix Roberts, Plaintiff
AGAINST
William II. Smith and Jane his wife, Chesley Kin
ney, Ex'or. of Philip p. Pittman, decd. and
others, heirs of p. p. Pittman, Decd,
Defendants.
sit is therefore adjudged ordered and decreed,
that unless the defendants William r. Smith and
wife, shall within sixty days from the date of this
decree, pay to the plaintiff the said sum of 500 70
with interest on $72 So part thereof from the 18th
day OF June, lS45, till paid and his costs expended
in this suit, and also to the defendant Chesey Kin
ney the sum of $72 76a, with interest on sos 742
part thereof from the 18th day of June, 1915, till
paid, Moses H. McCue, who is hereby appointed
Commissioner for that purpose, after having given
at least twenty days notice of the time and place
OF sale In some public newspaper published in tho
flee in said town Of Stanton sell so much of the
real estate of Philip p. Pitman, decd, in the town
OF Staunton, as may be necessary to pay off the
debt, interest and costs aforesaid, to the plaintiff
and the debt and interest aforesaid to the defendant
Kinney and costs of sale, in the following terms tn
wit :--One-third of the purchase money to be paid
In cash and the balance in six and twelve months :
bonds with good security to be taken for the defer
red instruments and to make report to this Court
his proceedings together with the receipt and bonds
to be taken by virtue of this decree''
Gan extract from the decree)
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS,
CHINA, Glass and Earthenwaye .
1T Reduced Prices.

I'HE subscribers contemplating change in their
business at the close of the present year, offer
for sale, at very reduced prices at wholesale. their
large and valuable stock of CHINA, GLASS AND
EAk!HENWARE. Being in daily expectation
OF their fall supply of English Goods, per Barque
rhGniX direct to this port, their assortment of new
and fashionable articles will be worthy the attention
OF country dealers, and they pledge themselves to
sell lower than similar goods can be bought in any
We should h, Ills. a, ~ a.y regular mouse.
to any one wishing to engage in this business. to
take our entire stock of goods, and would give
lease upon the store and warehouse we occupy.
which Is a long established and central stand.
ALLISON & EVANS,
Richmond, Pa.
September IL, l646-3w.
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LAND For SALE.

TUE subscriber offers for sale about One Hundred and
Il Fifty Acres of Laud fifty of which are cleared, the
balance in timber. This land lies about three miles
west OF Staunton, and adjoining the lands of VIM En-
gcmap, George Paris, and ChesIcy Kinney. On this
land IS never failing Spring, though small, and
mother part OF the land more suitable for building il is
confidently believed we'll of water can DC obtained on
fifteen or twenty feet digging. The exposure of the
land is chiefly South and East and is susceptible Of be-
ing made pleasant place For terms apply to the sub
scribcr the land. HENRY HARTMAN.
April 20
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STAPLES. MARTIN & co, keep always on hand
~ PLASTER, SALT, SUGAR, COFFEE, MOLAS.
SES and an assortment Of GROCERIES, DRY GOODS;
WAKES, SHOES, BOOTS, &c., suited to the trade
market value for Flour Wheat and the products of the
country generally.
Their Lumber House, situated on the Basin Bank, is
high and dry, and well adapted storing goods and
produce or any article couded their care which
branch of business they give special attention They
make no charge for storing Flour when sold this mar
ket or by f. G Tompkins s Co., Richmond.
+. G. TOMPKINS s CO., from fifteen years cxpc:
riencc in the Commission business and Flour trade in
Richmond hopes be able give satisfaction in the
sale OF Flour any other produce confdcd TO them
and will give careful attention reccv and forward
ing any article of merchandise, &c., as directed.
Proceeds of sales made by Tompkins & Co. paid in
Scottsvillc when desired
Prompt attention given BY s. Nj. s. Co. TO orders
from their friends for Groceries, SC.
The patronage OF the farmers, merchants and the
pubiic generally is respectfully solicited.
August 27, lS46.-tf.
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AUCTION.

WILL continue the sale Of the remaining stock
OF Goods of Franklin Il. Geiger, esq.,, at the
September Court, and during the term of the Fede-
raj Court, commencing on the Ist of October. The
stock consists of Cloths, Cassinets, Iron, Nails,
Segars, and quantity of Tobacco, &c-Also,
will be sold at the same time, Feather Bed
and Bedding, one Bureau and two Desks.
Terms made known at the sale.
BREEZE JOHNSON.
Staunton, Sept. II, 1916.
G5- Democrat copy.
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AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY
sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA.

INHE public respectfully informed that Mr. JoHs
L. CAMPBELL, already favorably known in this COM
munty as Proiessoro Languages the Stanton Acade
my IS Tor the present. TO be associated me i'm this
Schooi- have made this arrangement partly 10 ccvc
The great amount oil labor under which health has
rousy suffered during the last and hope the pub
lie Will perceive in il claim their confidence and
patronage by this arrangement the services Of Mrs
CAMPBELL will be retained and with improy ements
already made and contemplated in the commodious
strumcnts and privileges in the Music department. and
an additional Teacher engaged if her services should
be required in the ornamental brdnchest is believed
the CLAIMS oil this school TO paronagere second
in the Valley Of Virginia.
prompt and steady support on the mart of its friends
will be necessary to sustain the school the efforts now
made TO render it still worthy of their
The Academic year commences on the first dan of
Septem6erchen all are requested TO be present 1t clio
scs ON the first Of July.
The first Session commences on the first of Sepfebcr
the second Session on the first Of february
Expenses for Session of Five Months.
English, Literary, and Scientific Course,
per session Of five months, $40 to S!5
Ancient and Modern Languages, each TO-
Music on Piano Forte Guitar, with in
structions in Vocal Music accompany
ing, and use Of Piano Forte, 90
Drawing and Painting, TO-
Glass in Chemistry for Experiments, so cents each
incidentais Tor Rents, 50 cents each.
BOARDIN
Boarding in respectable and genteel families can be
procured for from SIS to $40 per month.
PAY MENTS
The bills for tuition payable in advance: AS
however, this rs not enforced they are required TO be
paid the close othe session. or settled by bond hear
August Of, 1876
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BEWARE OF coUNTERFErrs.

TIC genuine Brandrefh Pills can be Obtained al Che
foito,cing places:
William an. Kyle; Stanton; w. w. King waynesbo-
rough; William H. Bell, Churchville; p. A. Hciskcll
nassus ii. Messcrsmith, Mt. Scion Tyre Maupiu.
MI Sidney; James NJ. Stout, New Hope; ID. & w
Whitmore, Mt. Meridian; b. F. Graham, Grecnyile !.
Jas 5: Guy, Deerfed; McGuAin, & Co., Midway /;
Col; w IT, Allen, Green Valley, Bath Co. {; John t.
DICKINSON Millborongh Springs; Craw ford, s. Co.
September II, 1876.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-17
THE LARGEST STOCK OF SUPERIOR
PIAN0-FORTES.

HAVING the agency for the sale Of S'rODART
s. DUNHAM'S TRENCH GRAND &c
ton PLasNO-FOR1ES, not only for the CITY
Of Richmond, but for the States Of Virginia and
North Carolina, and the demand being SO great, in
duces us to keep on hand very large stock---more
extensive than any other establishment in Virginia
or the South.-For several years we have devoted
great attention to this department of our business
during which time we have sold upwards of foe
hundred Instruments. to some Of the most refined
and well known families in the two States Out
OF SO large number sold, not one has proven bad
The written guarantee, and the selling on trial
subject to DC returned if not good arc not new fea-
lures in our terms. West continue to offer these
conditions.-and when any doubt is expressed as to
their quality, the payment may be withheld until
such doubts are removed. The character Of these
Instruments is established for all the requisites
which constitute FIRST RATE FLa.NO- PORTE;
and notwithstanding their superior excellence in
erery respect they are higher in price than those
of other makers, bearing respectable character.
We are enabled to offer them at the Manufacturers
New York prices.
NASH s. WOODHOUSE,
Booksellers and Dealers in Piano Fortes and
Music, l39 Main Street, Richmond, Va.
Septnmber II 1Si6 -
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Three Essr0v cane.

'gNIIE subscriber has lost three Steers, which left
IL the range in the North Mountain, near the head
of the North River, some time in May ast.4They
are branded on the hip with the letter X colour and
ear marks not remembered. They are believed to
be in the mountains of the Big or Little Calf Pas
trc. Any information respecting them will be
thankfully received. JAS. A. McCUE.
Mt. Scion, Sept. 8, lS46-3t.
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GLOSS, P.g1.S'YS, OFES, A.,

IL ton Of Merchants TO his large assortment of slt;
more, New Jersey, and Crown WINDOW GLASS:
Lewis, Wctthcrcfs, Coles Atlantic, and Ulster
Oil Spirits OF Turpen,inc Sand Paper Glue putty
Copal. Japan and Coach Yarnishes; Paint I,rusles!
Paints, all colours IN small cans
And constantly receiving from the factories all the
aOoVc' WIN general assortment of articles usually
kept in his line OF business which is offered Al The low
est marketratcs VM. a. WISONG,
No North Liberty Street, Baltimore
September 3, 1S46.-ir,
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"CHARITY THsIcE BLgssED"-,Judge Trevor.
Of Georgia, during the past spring, found that ma
ny of his poor neghbors were in a starving condi-
ton, in consequence Of the short crops last year
and without the means of purchasing subsistence
He accordingly procured 1850 bushels Of corn and
10 hogsheads Of bacon from Savannah, which he
distributed among them at moderate prices on
credit, to he paid for whenever they might he able
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-17
BISHOP MEADE

We observe from the last Southern Churchman.
that the bishop has made among other appointments
be at Port Republic on 18th September at Staun-
ton on 10Th and 10Th September; at the Chanel
near Staunton 2lst September Lexington 23rd
and oath September; Buchanan 18th and 9th
September Fincastle 28th and 10Th Septeml,er !.
Brick Church Roanoke, 30th September and Isi
October Democrat
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La MPS, GIR0N D0LES,
CANDELABRlS, AND HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES
TN EENERAL

pERSoNS purchasing articles in the above line can
call on The subscriber with every assurance of get
ting the worth of their money, and no msrcprescnta-
ton His stock of goods fresh and continually re-
plenishng from the latest mportations in
part of Plated, Block Tin, and Japanncd Wares IA
Bile Cutlery; Tea Trays and Walters Wooden and
Iron Ware; Baskets Brass and Wooden Clocks
Looking and Toilet Glasses; Oil Cloths Door Mats
&c. &c: Having had eight years. experience in the
Lamp Business, his assortment cannot be surpassed
being selected from the best manufactures in thc coun.
try, for Parlors churches stores, Offices and kitchens
and for burning Lard, Camphnc. Pine, and common
Ol aiso fluid or Gas Lamps, wholesale and retail,
at reduced prices.
wholesale orders for Csmphnc, Pine Oil, and Fluid,
promptly attended TO at the lowest market prices, and
Of the first quality.
Also, splendid assortment of Painted Window
Shades.
He has secured the general agency of SIMN'S CE-
BEBRA1ED MATCHES, entirely free from Sulphur
any Other unpleasant smell This is worthy the al
tention OF every man, woman and child being
chokcd with sulphur every time they light match
Wholesale order promptly met at the lowest factory
prices. J. s. TOUGH,
Baltimore street Bridge, Baltimore, Md.
o." Look Tor the sign Of the Large Lamp, North
East corner.
September TO- 1Sf6.-3m
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DWELLING HOUSE.

and other necessary out houses. lies WELL is we'll
watcred, and is altogether very desirable Farm
TERMS
o." H"itfr ~ tho ,,urchase money I'm hand tho
balance III one, two, and three years, the purchaser
executing bonds with good security and the title
retained until the purchase money shall be paid.
Possession given this fall i'm time to put in fall
crop. WIN A. HANGER. Com,r.
September s., 1916.
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NJ A R RIED.

On the Natural Bridge, the 2nd inst bv the Rev
w. Il. Richcson MIR. john G. TREApWAY of Dan
vile, to Miss FRANCES l.. WILLIAMS, OF Salem
On the 9th inst. by the Rev. Fl. Wctzcl, Mr. 10
sEPH WRIGHT 10 Miss ELIZA JoSEs, daughter of Mr.
Martin Orebaugh-all Of this county.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-17
Henry Clay Society.

H3s|xsD IN pursuance of IFS adjournment, ON the
WN$J 18th OF May last, said society will meet al
tnH~>N ITS usual place to-day (rhursday) H. J.
GRAY will deliver an cssay-and the question ssW as
the Rio del Nortc the South boundary Of cv
rs prior 10 It's admission into the Union will be dis
cusscd. j. L. CAMpREJ 7 D..
N. X. TRoUT. Scc'ry. =
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W12GMLSSI0Nlsl2SS SAlh1Ao
N obedience to a supplemental decree of the Cir
cult Superior Court of Law and Chancery for
Augusta County, holden at the Courthouse ii,
Staunton, pronounced on "Wednesday, June 24tli,
1916, in the case of John Boggs, surviving Execu-
tor of Aaron Kee, decd, plaintiff. against William
McClung, William Mccoy, and others, defendants,
we, or either of us, will, Commissioners special
ly appointed for that purpose, in joint and several
highest bidder, in the town of franklin, Pendleon
county. on Friday the End day of October next.
that being the first day of the Superior Court hold
en- for said county, the real estate which has been
assigned to Catharine Kee, widow of the said
Aaron Kec. decd for her dover. CONSISTING of the
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Education Notices

An$NaS> THERE will be meeting on the subject
9txxS% ofgeneral Education at Grcenyillc ON Mon
day next, at ] o'clock. The Rev. b. M.
SMITH is expected to address the meg ting
September II, 1916.
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IL Wagon, .pE0bcr tyssnsc,.

A GOOD WAGON MAKER Of sober and industrious
N habits viii find immediate employment on appli-
cation TO the subscriber living seven miles North Of
him by mail at Staur .on with suitable man a part
nersbP might De frmcd. DAVID HOSHOUR
scriernbcr TO- 1916
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
Or A VALUABLE
Z ] II II Z il "a r NJ .

N obedience TO decree of the County Court of
Augusta County, pronourtced OH the 25th day
of August 1916, ina cause therein depending in
which, -- Hanger, Guardian for the. infant
heirs of Jacob Shelly is Plaintiff, and Eli Shelly
and others were Defendants shall as commission
er OF said Court proceed to sell on the premises
the highest bidder, on Saturday the Ord day of Oc-
tober next the
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N o. ~ i O u o

4 WISH to sell the Land on which | live-it adj
joins the lands of G [. Hte, James A. Frazier
and others The tract contains near 800 Acres
The cleared land is in fine condition. The i'm
proyements are good, as it respects Dwelling
House. Kitchen, Barn and Stables. The place is
abUraany supplied with good water. will be
willing to sell accommodating terms OF will
exchange the Farm for Land with some improve
ment near Staunton. wish to settle near the town.
Persons wishing to purchase exchange can call
on me at any time at my office near the Court
House. REUBEN ID. HILL.
Staunon, Sept. IL, 1S46-3w
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TR ACT OF EAND

formerly possessed by said Jacob Shelly, lying OH
the Augusta Springs Road, in said county of Au-
gusta, adjoining the lands of John Ruebiish, Dan
iei Shelly; Jr. and others, and containing about
ONE HUNDRED AND INNENTY-FOUR
ACRES. Said land is tolerably well improved:
with comfortable
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TAKE CARE OF TROTTER 1!

H'dOSE indebted TO the estate Of John w. Pitt
man, decd, are notified that their accounts
are ready for settlement. They will call at my Of
flee prepared at least to close their accounts by note
The next notice they receive will be from The
officer
Those having claims against the estate will pre-
sent them al once, properly authenticated, or they
may miss the distribution
JOHN y. BALDWIN
September II, 1916.
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Mansion Esouse and Lot

in which the said Catlarine Kec now resides ON
the Main Street, opposite Johnson & Dices Hotel.
The house is spacious and fayorably situated for
public business.--It is the same in which the late
Aaron Kee resided and kept store for many years
Also; lot part of lot adjoining the above, de-
sgnated by report of Commissioners Hopkins, Nc
Coy, and Skidmore, who assigned her dover, as
No. 2, in which Jacob Woolwine then resided.
The sale will commence at II O'Clock on the
premises. One-iourth of the purchase money will
be required i'll hand the residue in three equal pay
ments of IL, Is and "a months, from the day Of
sale the purchaser to execute bonds with approved
security for the deferred payments, and the title
withheld till payment be made of the purchase
money. Possession given in sixty days from the
day Of sale.
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GEO. w. AMISS, ! r.,
JAMES POINTS. { oouih Is

Pendleton county, Sept. 8, 1S46-tds.
t3, The lIarrisonburg Republican will insert the
above till day of sale and forward account to this
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0OMt2LIS sI0NlARSS SALE
y f PROP e RI Y
IN STAUNTON.

TIRGlNIA.--At Circuit Superior Court of
Law and Chancery held for Augusta County.
at the Court House, on Wednesday June 24th,
lS46-
Felix Roberts, Plaintiff.
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BRANDRETH'S PILLS,

September IL, l646.-3w.