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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-06
Saddle, Birdie, Trunk and Har
mess Manufacture.

EHtSS WTNU1UCUOEy.
TNliE undersigned continues to carry on the
Il above business, in all its various branches,
and has made such arrangements as will enable
"a him TO sell work much ower than has ever
SA before been obtained in this county; at
the same time pledcing himself that no pains shall
be spared in rendering his articles equal to any
manufactured in Missouri, either in workmanship
or durability.
A good assortment of work always on hand and
finished at the shortest notice. All orders in his
line will receive prompt attention.
All kinds of produce, usually taken by Saddlers,
will be taken in exchange for work.
05-Shop at the old stand on the east side of
the public square, JOHN N. KRlNG.
Fayette, August 2lst, 1S47 Eft
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Frederick WaIGcr,
=:

BOOT AND SHOEMAKER,
HAS opened shop on the southwest side of
l. the public square, next door to Mr.. Ma
jor's Cabinet Shop, where he is prepared to at
tend 10 all orders in his line of business, with
neatness and despatch, and on the most eason5le
terms His stock, embracing Morocco, patent
leather, and calf, is very superior-and his lasts
of the most approved fashion.
Ladies', gentlemen's, and chilGfen's Shoes, of
every description, made to order-and a supply of
Boots, &c, sewed aad pegged, kept constantly on
hand
0J-AH york warranted.
A share of public patronage is respectfully
solicited.
Fayette, April 18th, lS47.
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1tRANEOMErER.- Heads of all shapes and
~ sizes fitted with beautiful hats by
S. NOURSE. No IS Main Street.
St. Louis, Oct. Both, lS47.
DEAVER, NutrIa and Cashmere hats, of every
ID style and quality by JOHN MCNEIL d Co.
St. LOUIS, March 9th, 1877.
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WAhUAlGlklA
4 A V E r N A N ID i A r NJ
FOR RENT,

I WILL lease Tor a term of years that we'll
known property in Bath County, called Green
Fdliey, situated on the Warm Spring and Hani,
sonburg Turnpike, thirteen miles East of the Warm
Springs. AS Tavern stand, it is believed to have
no superior between Staunton and the White Sui
phur, except Cloverdale and Callahan's. The i'm
provements, both as TO the Dwelling House and the
Out houses, Barn, Stables, sc. Sc, are upon lib
erai scale, and of excellent quality Water is con-
yeyed into the yard by pipes from an unfailing
Spring.
The Farm consists Of 500 Acres, of which about
100 are cleared and in cultivation; 25 Acres of
good Meadow, and 20 Acres well set in Clover
The fences are in excellent condition and the renter
will be required TO leave them in like order at the
termination Of his lease.
There is new BRICK STORE-HOUSE ON
the premises, but this will be reserved out of the
lease.
Possession can be given on the first of March, up
to which time the premises will be shown by Col.
Allen now resident at Gre III Valley
JAMES A. FRAZIER
jennings Gap, Dee. TO- lS46-,f
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TR UST !S.NEE.

PURSUANT to the provisions of a deed Of trus
executed by Richard Curry, to the subscriber
bearing date the I'D day of August, 1912, and OF
record in the Clerks Office Of Augusta County
Court, for the purpose Of securing debt due to
Samuel NJ. Long, will on Saturday the 23rd day
Of January next, at the residence of the said Rich
ard Curry, near Mt Scion, proceed to sell for cash
the following property, TO wit:--One light bay
Horse, brlndle Cow, red Cow, red Heifer, II
head of Hogs, 3 Beds, Bedsteads and Furniture, |
Cupboard and Furniture, Sett Of Windsor Chairs
Kitchen Furniture of every description, McCor-
mick Plough, Shovel Plough, OF so much thereof
as will sttisfy the balance of the debt due to said
Long, aa5 cost.
JOHN SEAWRIGHT, Trustee.
December 81, 1646-Prs fec Sl75
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VAlLWABMlN PD@lplAIEWY
II o d S A Z Is

PURSUANT TO decree Of the Circuit Superb
or Court Of Law and Chancery, pronounced on
the lth day Of November. 1916, | viii, on Satur-
day the 9th day OF February next, proceed TO sell,
on the premises, to the highest bidder, on credit
Of l2 months with interest from the day Of sale, a
frame HOUSE, and LOT, in the town of Green
vile.
Also, On the premises, and on the same terms, on
Monday the 9Th day Of February next, sSWEET
HOME" containing Ida ACRES, situated 3 miles
North East of Greenvie, adjoining the lands of
George Cfobarger, David Backwood and John
Crest The Improvements are good LOG
DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen and Stable
There Is, also, fine Orchard ofchoice fruit This
farm is well watered by several never-failing
Springs, and is very desirable for grazing.
ISAAC HALL, Com.
Z. 81 have for sale at my Farm 30 head of
fine Stock Cattle, IL head of Harness and Saddle
Horses, u quantity of Cloversecd, Sc, sc.
January ID, lS47-,ds
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VAlLT Able lPlaOPlslA1ElY'
FOR S.1AE.

I WOULD now sell privately, my Merchant
Mill, Saw Mill and Cardng Machines, if
application be made by the 18th OF next month,
(February) This property is very desirable and
valuable, it being situated on, and propelled by the
Cowpasture River, and near MIillborough Springs.
The Mill has two pair of runners in it, and is fin
ished off in the best manner for doing merchant
work, and has extensive run of custom there be.
ing no other Merchant Mill nearer than from Ia to
20 miles. The Saw-nll with very little repairing
would do good work, and the Carding Machines
are in excellent repair, they being covered with new
Cards last Spring and carded upwards of 4000lbs of
wool last season, in the best manner Payments can
be made to suit the purchaser. Any person wishing
TO engage in the above business would do well to APP
ply early as am determined to seifa fair price be Of
fered. The property can be shown BY the subscri-
Der living within two miles of NIlborough Springs
OTIJO WILLIAMS
January IA IS47 81
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THE. SEAT OF WAR.

=, An attempt has been made on Tampico by 700
Mexie ca cavalry, but they were repulsed. II is
salo oanta Anna is cleansing his army of all off
GERS supposed to be towards, and that his army is
ABOUT 81 'Ooo strong San Luis Potosi and in fine
spirits; 1t Is said Ampudia is to be shot for his
co"a,o'ce a' Monterey: Santa Anna declares that
'ne heAcn people VIII never treat for peace while
there is hostile foot on her Territories r. ho or,s
are blockaded. Gen. Scott is now at the seat Of
war.
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CARD.

Capt. WM. CLAIBORNE takes this mode Of an
nouncng to the worthy citizens Of Staunton and its
vicinity, that he will leave here on this morning
CThursday flor Fortress Monroe, via Winchester,
Washington and Chesapeake Bay, and will, with
much pleasure, take the Augusta Volunteers, now
at that post. any article of clohng letters, &c.,
which their wives, parents, brothers, sisters and
friends may desire to send them.
Staunton, Jan. Id, lS47
N. B.-Notce of the above has been given gener-
ally for the last three days, at the Hotels Stores
and Post Office, and Trunk left at the store of
Jno b. Breckenridge, esq., for receiving the articles
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S q u u II 81 50
IMPERIAL COUGH SYRUP,

J7OR the cure of coughs, colds hoarscncss influenza
tickling sensation OF the throat whooping cough,
&c. pronounced TO be the pessancst and most eiIica
cous remedy now in use. Sellers Imperial Cough Sy-
rup has given relief TO hundreds no have used IT, and
the proprietor is persuaded that il has the power 10
part benefits that cannot be claimed the cough mix
lures in general use Most Of the mixtures sold for
coughs arc composed OF spiTituous and nammaory
clcs, which, while they give little relief really do
harm The Imperial Cough Syrup contains spiritu.
ingredient whatever and may be used in all cases
requiring active medical treatment The Imperial
Cough Syrup has been used for the last six years by
the most respectable inhabitants Of Pittsburgh and vi
entity Give il fair trial.
Gj- Prepared and sold by X. +. SELLERS 81 Wood
street. Price 20 cents a bottle.
Dc Sold By DR.. f. BERKELEY, Stanton, Va.
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EAGLE HOTEL.
CHART OT~VESVIIIE. VIRGINIA.

lft N
rHHE Proprietor Of this well known Establish
mcnt, having recently thoroughly repaired and
newly furnished it, and having also leased the
JEFFERSON HOUSES large and commodous
Brick Building adjoining the EAGLE, begs leave
to say to his friends and the Public generally, that
he is prepared 70 accommodate them, in the very
best manner. at moderate prices.
His TRIBE is. furnished with every variety
which the season Affords
His BAR is always supplied with Liquors Of tho
best quality for those who like ''something warm"
while those who preferit will find the .spure ele-
ment in abundance, fresh from the sscrystal foun-
TAIN"
His STABLE is well provided with good pro-
vendor, and will be all times under the manage
ment of careful and attentive Ostlers.
Buthe had rather be tried by his acts than his
professions. He therefore respectfully socts, that
the public will give him call, and test for them
selves The advantages of the EAGLE.
E0 The Stages will punciually call at the
Eagle for passengers, who may require 1t. Persons
travelling by the stages, who prefer to stop at this
House. will be promptly attended to at all hours.
JOHN NJ. CARR. -
s December 81 lS16-dt
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PUBLIC MEETING AT FISHERSVILLE

At a meeting of the citizens of the town of Fish
ersville and vicinity held at Browns Store, on Sa-
turday morning the 10th Of Dec, 1916, on motion
OF Mr.. ). b. Brown, LEWIS WAYLAND was called
to the Chair, and ROBERT WADE appointed Sec
Tetary.
The Chairman informed the meeting, in a few
very eloquent and feeling remarks of the propriety
Of extending, in cha pa, tho hospitality
town to the Volunteer corps of Augusta County,
organized for the Mexican war under Capt Harper
understood to be on their line fmarch to Richmond
the place OF rendezvous
On motion of Mr.. S. b. Brown, it was unani-
mousiy resolved to make immediate preparation for
their reception, and extend to them at least one ra-
ton for the first on their line of march.
On motion of Col. S. ID. Koiner, the Chairman
appointed committee of four, consisting of Messrs
Ko Wade, DR.. Addison Dold S. B. Brown, and
Capt Il. 5. Baskn, to meet the Volunteer compa-
ny beyond the precincts of town and escort them in
On motion of DIR. Addison bold, S. b. Brown
was chosen Orator, and Col S. ID. Koiner, Mar
shall.
On motion of j. F.. Morris,
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting
be forwarded by the Secretary to the Spectator Of
flce for publication, with request that the Augusta
Democrat copy.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
LEWIS WAYLAND, Chm.
ROBERT WADE, Secretary.
Dy OfueI OF the MARSHAL the committee was pla-
ced In front, and all who had horses fell into ranks
IN military order, and proceeded, in double file to
meet the Volunteer company. About mile dis
fant from town the committee met the company and
gave them three cheers Mr.. Brown then ad-
dressed the company in beautiful and very elo-
quent style, appropriate and suitable to the occasion
Ills speech was replete with patriotic sentiment.
AT the conclusion of Mr.. BIS speech, Lieut.. GEL
GER, ON behalf Of the Volunteers replied i'm strain
eloquent and patriotic.
The Volunteers were then escorted into town
where they partook of the refreshments in readiness
for them, and We're afterwards accompanied on their
way as far as Waynesboro, by the Committee
Marshall, and large number of our citizens on
horseback
Inc non-appearance of the above proceedings
at an earlier day has been entirely accidental
we are informed by the Secretary that they were
forwarded In due time, but, owing to some cause,
they did not reach until Monday last.
AT Waynesboro, we learn, our Volunteers were
Hospitality treated.-The whole Company was bill
leted out among the citizens on the first night after
their departure from this place and, on the fol-
lowing day, they were escorted by large number
of horsemen to the County line, on the top of the
mountain, where there was a formal and affecting
ieave-taking which will long be remembered by
those who witnessed it.
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WINCHESTER
yEMALln AGADNMYS

'2NHE twelfth annual term of this institution will
Il commence the first Monday in January, lS47,
in which will be taught the various branches Of
thorough English Education, and also the Greek
Latin and French Languages. Music and va
rlety of Ornamental Branches will also be taught
by competent assistants.-The Rev. Mr.. Pry will
give obstruction in French, and Mr.. Scherman in
Music. These gentlemen are considered very COM
peent professors and strictly attentive to their
duties.
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS
For Board and Lodging, per session, So so
Tuition and English Branches, IL so
Latin and Greek Languages, I6 62
French Language, 500
Music, per quarter, IL 90
Use of Piano for practising, per session, 2 so
The year will v divided into two sessions
Scholars may enter any time during the session, and
will be charged from entrance to tho end of the
term.
The location OF this Academy on Fort Hill is We
ry pleasant, and pains will be spared to develope
discipline and improve the minds of the pupils, and
also to incucate correct moral sentiment and recti-
tude of conduct.
The patrons particularly invited to visit the
School at any time and become acquainted with its
discipline and method of instruction.
JOSEPH BAKER, Principal
Winchester. Jan 7, lS47-3t
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1t will be borne in mind that after the first day Of
January, lo41, the Sub-Treasury law requires all
hostages at the different offices throughout the
country to be paid in gold and silver-aud that the
Postnasters are compelled to demand ard to re-
cciye nothing else than gold or silver for postage Of
letters, papers, &c
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SELLERS LIVER PILLS
"HAYE DONE HER MORE GOOD THAN ANY
MEDICINE SHE EVER USED"

'N'@DIc'+NI' USFsU.
PEBBLES Mills, Wood County, va.
October s. lof6 {
MIR. X. E. SELLERS i much gratified with the
good effects following the of your Liver Pills in the
case OF my wife, that think the afflicted would be in
duccd TO make general of them If their value
was more generally known Mrs Roach has been com
planning Tor the last two years. she has taken great
deal OF medicine, recommended at different times by
physicians and others, but derived but little benefit
from them Last spring, bought some Of your Liver
rms, and prevailed upon her to make Of them and
am bold to say that they have done her more good
than any medicine she has ever taken This triumph
OF your Liver Pills has rendered them very popular
mand than any other kind Of pill
j. c. ROACH.
As purgatiyc and anti bilious pill they are far SUI
perior TO the pills Of the day and should be US.
ed in their place. Prepared and sold by r.. f. SELL
Frs, 81 Wood street.
% Sold by Or. T.. BERKELEY, Stanton, Va.
November &c, 1876
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N.SL5 q WOODlGOUS 80
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
AND
z p. MASH
PETERSBURG. VIRGINIA.

CONTINUE their establishments in the above
- named places, upon very LARGE and ExTEN-
scale
They keep on hand at their two stores, from
t,centy to forty Piano Fortes, varying in price and
finish, from the plainest and cheapest up to the
richest and most costly all of which are offered
upon trial, subject to be returned if not good, and
upon terms not only favorable as at other estab
lishments i'll Richmond and Petersburg, but also as
low as they can be had in any of the Northern
markets
They have been selling these instruments for the
last ten years, and whilst upwards of fire hundred
have been sold, not one has proven bad
Their full supply OF Books, Piano Fortes, Sta
tionery, &c, has been purchased upon very advan-
tageous terms, and all that is asked is Far Trial
Richmond Oct / 1896
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Three hundred Acres.

This tract is toeraby improved, is very productive
and in pretty good state of cultivation. Posses
sion will be wen on the first day Of January, 1917
and will be required Of the the 3 st of De
cember Of the same year, with reservation of a
right TO the tenant TO enter reap and carry a.
way the crop now growing. Bond and approved
security will be required OF the renter, with such
conditions and stipulations to guard against the
commission of waste, and secure proper cultivation
of the farm. ROBINSON HANGER.
December H. 1876
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FIRE.

The large Hotel, at the Alum Springs. tooetber
with several of the cabins and the kitchen were
entirely destroyed by fire on the 30th ultmo. The
buildings were frame, entirely new, and cost be
tween $1,000 and 10000 They were the pro
perry Of Messrs. j. & A. III. Campbell
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Negro Wonsam for Safe.

1 WISH to sell at private sale a LIKELY
NEGRO WOMAN, belonging TO the Estate
Of Jacob Leas, esq, decd, remarkably stout and
healthy, is an excellent Cook, Washer, &c,
about "a or 35 years of age. The purchaser may
have the privilege Of retaining the principal of the
purchase money during the life time Of Mrs. Leas,
by paying the interest annually.
WASHINGTON SWOOPE,
Ex'r Of Jacob Leas, dec d
December 81, 1916.
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Yo my Clients anal sheys.

nURlNG myabsence from home, X. PORTER
~ FIELD kinney, Esd, will have charge of my
papers, and will collect money Of those persons
who desire to make payment to me and, in con-
nection with DAVID FULTz, Esd, who has kindly
rendered his services. will manage my cases in
Court, and will take charge of such new business
as my friends may desire to throw into my hands
HUGH w. SHEFFEY.
Dec. II, 1856
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this preparation strongly concentrated ali the
4 Medical properties of Sarsaparilla, combined with
the most cectual aids the sautary productions
the potent simples of the vegetable Kingdom and
its unprecedented success the restoration health OF
those who had long Pincd under the most distressing
chrnnic maladiss i. e0l.ed uharnescr.
nishins IT does evidence Of its intrinsic value
and recommending it to the afflicted in the afflict
ed only can know. 1t has long been a important
dcsideraum in the practice of medicine to obtain a
remedy similar to thisone that would the liver
stomach and bowels with all the precision and potency
OF mineral preparations, yet without any Of their dele
ferrous effects the vital powers of the system
The attention of the reader is respectfully called to
the following certificates However great achieve
mcnts have heretofore been made by the this in
valuable medicine, yet daily experience shows results
still more remarkable.
The following certificate exempliies, in a most re
markabe manner the great medicinal value Of the Sar-
saparila IN severe case OF Scrofua.
ELIzABETHpoRT, n. j., April I'd, 1916.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES years ago was attacked with
swelling about the ankle, which gradually extended
upwards, increasing in extent, until the leg entire
~ enveloped in disease, bch proved TO be Eryspelas
or Salt Rheum The itching and burning were
times water discharged freely at other times bloody
water and pus My suiicrings finally became so severe
and the limb SO much diseased that amputaon
commended as being the only likely preserve
my life. a few weeks since heard of some remarka-
bic cures performed by the Of your Sarsaparilla
and Immediately resolved giving trial the result
OF which, am happy to say, care of the disease
used the Sarsapara in connection with the Salt Rbeum
Remedy, and the purifying the blood and systcn
generally, while the other destroyed and removed the
disease IRON the surface, performed what had sought
for in vain from every other My general health
Is better than IL has been for years, and atri.
butte entirely TO the of your Sarsaparilla This
statement made for the benefit all afflicted as have
been can therefore conscientouSly recommend them
10 do as have done, believe your Sarsaparlla will
not only relieve them OF their suftcrngs, but them
of their disease.
Yours truly and sincerely,
ELIZA SMITH.
For further particulars and conclusive evidence of lis
superior value and efficacy see pamphlets which may
be obtained of Agents gratis.
Prepared and sold by a u. s. d SANDS, Druggists
l9O Fulton St, corner of William, New York.
Sold also by DR.. E. BERKELEY, StauDton Va and
by Druggists generally throughout the United States
Price 81 per bottle. Six bottles for So.
o. The public respectfully requested to rcncm-
Der That IT is Sands Sarsaparilla that has been and is
constantly achieving such remarkable of the most
dliculi class OF diseases to which the human frame
subjects therefore ask for Sands Sarsapar!la and take
other.
October % 1916
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(From the Boston Travcllcr.)
NJ A r RIED.

On "Wednesday the 9th inst, by the Rev G. W. Is
rael, Rev. THOMAS f. Mcclure Of the Baltimore An
nua Conference, to Miss LOUISA, daughter of Col A
Rankin, of this county.
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NOTICE TO VOLUNTEERS.

To The absent Volunteers Of the augusta Company:
GENTLEMEN You have volunteered your
services to serve during the existing War with
Mexico-and you earnestly requested to report
yourselves forthwith to the Stage Agent at Staun-
ton, TO be sent to Richmond Immediately, as we
hope we will not be compelled to use force to make
you fulfil your engagement to the Government.
X. HARPER, Captain.
r.. III. KINNEY, LIST Lieut..
V. E. GEIGER, lst I'd 1t
w. TX. HARTMAN, cd I'd Lit.
n A NJ Els OF THE ASSEMBLIES.
JESSE WOLFE, Waynesborough
DOUGLASS BENNETT, near Stanton.
SAMUEL SMITH, Brownsburg
Is. MCGRURY, Stanton,
DAVID HAMILTON, Middlebrook
JAMES III. VANDEvER, Lewisburg.
JOHN STREET, do
JOHN FaRRow, near Staunton.
January Z, lS47.
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auaAAc Negro Cor Sale.

w be sold at auction, for cash, on Saturday
the 23d day of January, in front Of the Bell
Tavern in Staunton, an uncommonly valuable Man
Slave, about 50 years of age, stout and large beev-
ed to be perfectly healthy and capable of doing any
kind Of work Any one wishing to see him will
call on the undersigned.
NICHOLAS K. TROUT, Trustee.
January 7, 1917.
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BENSON'S PATENT
W ATE r r A NJ
DENSON'Se PATENT yyATER RAM e

RENSON'S PATENT WATER RAM, for
- raising Spring other water for supplying
Towns or Farms. BY means of this RAM persons
having small branch spring, that will afford one
gallon of water per minute, with small fall, can
have portion of it, any other water, raised to
his house or barn, through small leaden pipe
This Ram can be driven by branch water and raise
spring branch water to the house at pleasure, by
turning stop without any arrangement of the
Ram, and is very simple and easy keep in order
the valves being faced with leather and easy of
access can be replaced by any farncr-,hcre being
no other part that can wear.