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sHAL's SALE.

IN virtue Of five several wns of frri flcias issued from
tue Clerks office of he circuit court of the District OF
Columbia for the county of Washington, and me direct
ed shall expose public sale Tor cash, Tuesday, the
18th inst the south front door of the jail of said county,
At the hour OF 10 o'clock, M the following property,
viz.
One negro woman named Elizabeth, about the age OF
sixty years and negro GIRL named Caroline, about the
age OF twenty years seized and levied upon proper.
of Henry Miller, aud sold to satisfy iudcias No. %, to
October term l9i7, in favor OF the Postmaster Gesefaa
also rdcials Nos. q 9, and 4, TO June term ISl7 a
yor OF the United States and against said Henry Miller.
ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Marshal OF the District OF Columbia,
Inlv l-dIa
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MISS CARROLL proposes to establish an instifufi""
fl for the education OF young ladies' in Washington city,
the first Monday in September
Conditions OF adnittance OF study, location, &c
&c, win be made known by subsequent notice.
In the meantime reference may be had by application
the Rev Dr. james Laurie, the Rev Mr.. N Banna-
tyne, Washington city Juy3-H
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TRANSLATED FoR THE UNION.
From Gel Arco Iris, /, of Vera cruz.

We had the pleasure of seeing yesterday Father McEl
roy, who returned Saturday from Mexico, in good
health He had not been further west than Matamoras
His colleague Father Rey) had been cut off by assassi-
nation, to the great regret of every one who ac
quained with his holy mission and his noble character
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OFficE OF SECRETARY THE SENATE
July 2 1871.
StEAIED proposals Will be received a Office of
- the Secretary OF the Senate until 10 O'clock A. m on
Monday the 18th inst for painting be done the SEN
aie chamber &C. the particulars whereof may be known
~ the SAID once July 2-3t
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The city of New York actually pays Tor sweeping
her annually than Connecticut does for the support
of her State government the amour, being $4,000.
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--latest from Mexico.
We have been favored with the following extract OF
letter from

letter from
"VERA CRuz, June 25
have the honor to hand you this days papers The
editors have the latest intelligence from Mexico Ii ap
pears that the election is put off till the 2lst of Septen
ber and the general opinion is, that Herrera will be elect
ed President and that peace honorable to both countries
will be the result
'Gen Scott was al Puebla the 10th Gen Alvarez
has got through from the SOUTH and is between Pueba
and Jalapa with from 900 TO 5000 oopsno doubt for
the purpose of cutting of Gen. Cadwalladcr with the train
OF money but he will never do it,
Gen Calwaiader left Jaapa on the 18th 300 OF our
Dragons were guided by acale OF Perote, who led
them into ravIne where they surrounded 400 guerIas
Killed 30 OF them and wounded many more, SO that
these fellows will be very careful how they Join another
party.
understand that for duties as they fall due under the
temporary tariff drafts given (our paymasers on ia
apa and Puebla For the heavy amounts due from the
British and German houses on The new tariff the goods
are stored They will give drafts on Mexico as soon as
Gen. Scott reaches that city
Santa Anna for the present has full powers to defend
the city, so it appears Another report is that he will
treat with Gen. Scott or some else"
1.-THE English part of 'sThe Sun, of Anahuac, of the
9th June, says "Capt Duperus company of United
States Dragons have received their horses They pa
raded through our streets yesterday fine company it
is We shall soon learn some of their explsits"l
TRANSLATED FOR THE UNION
From " FL Arco Iris, of Vera Cruz of June 2s
Intelligence of the of things in the capital OF the
public arrives very slowly, and after very geatdelay on
Congress has ordered that the election Of President shall
take place the 2lst Of september apparently with
affairs will change, and Santa Anna able to the
storm which threatens him We are told that portion of
what calned their enthusiasm, since Gen Scott made
f7Rs ess issss Pss5sn the sS
will be entered into without delay with United
terminated Many believe that the entry Gen. Scott viii
be the prelude treaty OF peace advantageous both
publlcs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
DIR. WOODS
SARSAPARILLA AND WILD CHERRY BITTERS,

EURES Disease without Vomiting, Purging, Sickcn-
~ ing, or Dcbilitatng the Patient, and is partic
nary adapted for the Removal and Permanent Cure of
all Diseases arising from impure State of the Blood
or Habit of the System, viz =
Acute and Chronic Rheumatism, Affections of the Blad
der and Kidneys, Bilious fevcrs, Corrupt Humors
Dropsy, Dyspepsia. No person with this distressing
disease should delay using this medicine Immediately
positively cures all cases of Dyspepsia, however Sc
we're Ernptions OF the Skin, Eryspelas, Enlargement
Of the Bones Fever and Ague, Flatucncy, Fouiness Of
Complexion, General Debility. For general physical
prostration caused by disease medicine or
committed IN YOUTH authorizations of mind, confusion of
IDEAS, loss oil memory, dimncss of vision homeless
preston OF countenancc and for this class disease
generally, this medicine has never had its equal Cont
Giddiness, Gravel Headaches of every kind Inward
Fever, Inilamatory Rheumatsm Impure Blood, Jaun.
dice, Loss OF Appetite, Liver Complaints, Lcprosy
Looseness, Mcrcurial Diseases Never fails to cradi
cate entirely all the effects of Mercury infinitely soon
Debility, Nervous Complaints of all kinds NEURALGIA
Organic Affections, Palpation Of the Heart; Painters
Choc' rams IN the head side. back limbs, joints, and
organs, Rush OF Blood TO the Head Scurvy Salt Rbeum
Swellngs Sick Headache Stiffness of the Joints Scro
lula, or Kings Evil Syphilis in its worst forms Ulcers
OF every description and the Eryspelas Exposure and
lmprudcnce OF Life, Female Complaints.
Ladies Of pale complexion and consumptve habits
and such as are dcbtated by these which
females are liable to- restored by the of bottle
or Two, 10 bloom and rigor Ii is by far the remedy
ever discovered for weakly children such as have
bad humors, being pleasant they readily take it, II
restores the appetite, strength and color
Nothing can be more surprising than its invgoratne
effects on the human frame. Persons all weakness and
laSsitudc before taking it, become robust and fall
OF energy under ITS influence 1t Immediately counter
acs the ncrVccssncss OF the female frame which is the
great of barrenncss. 4 great number of nbvs;
Grams OF New DIRK and Brooklyn prescribe pa
tents with perfect success and satisfaction.
Sold wholesale and retail by WYATT s. KETCH-
AM, l2l Fulton Street, N. Y, DR.. E. BERKELEY
Staunton and by Druggists generally throughout the
United States. Price ST., large bottles
January u, 1871.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

In pursuance Of a Decree of the County Court oe
Augusta, sitting as Court of Chancery, pro-
nounced at the November Term, 1916, in a case in
which r. G. BickIe is plaintiff, and James Barr
and James A. Poage defendants, the undersigned
the Commissioner therein named, will proceed to
sell to the highest bidder for ready money, on the
first day of March next the following real property,
which is conveyed by trust deed dated 9Th Nav
1915, to James A. Poage, in trust for Robert G.
Bicke, which trust is of record in the Clerks Office
of the Corporation Court Of Staunton, to wit: A
House and Lot in the town OF Staunton, situated
in that part Of the town known as Galows Town.
and about acre of Land, being the same latelyoc-
cupied by James Barr.
The title is believed to be ndsputable, but such
only Will he conveyed as is vested in by the au-
thority of the aforesaid decree
FRANKLIN Il. GEIGER, Com,r.
January 26, lS47.-Printers fee, So 50.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
$, G. o R ON,S
VEGETABLE ANTI BILIOUS
EAMILY PILLS.

DR. GORDON'S PILLS arc truly the sick mans
~ friend. No Traveller Family should be without
them Their timely administration will prevent much
pain and suffering, aud save many valuable lives
These Pills were compounded by DIR. Gordon after
years OF study and careful observation upon the
oil different medicines, and the effect which they produce
upon different constitutions in various forms Of disease
They have been extensively used by some of our most
eminent Physicians and by many priv families for
several years such has the satisfaction which
they have given that il is firmly believed that the veg
ctablc Kingdom does furnish any materials for pur
gatvc medicine which surpasses for general use
ofwhich these pills composed. They do no, con-
tain Calomcl, Mercury, any mineral preparations
earep nre"nre3 and oa >" OK
tain, Safe, and Easy in their operations il be
otherwise, the stomach and bowels contain fcal and
acrid bilious Notwithstanding great necessity for pur
gativc medicine.
These Pills do require particular attention to die.
or drink and may be taken at all times when most
without the fear Of increased liability TO take
cold.
1t is asserted by many that Fevcrs and in fact all
diseases are caused by impure state of the blood.
The impurities which usually pass off by the bowels and
various other outlets being retained i'm the blood rem
ders unfit for the noGrshmen and support of the diff
ferent parts of the body. This PRODUCES discase-and
that part OF the system which is weakest is most easily
affected.
The Bowels being the principal channel through
are discharged it is evident that whatever acts bene-
ciaily ON them must be conductive to heath-And as
the Bowels the most ctfcctuai, in fact almost
the only way by which general impression be
made upon the system it is perfectly reasonable sup
PoSe at nearly all diseases VIII be cured at least
much benettcd by ajudicous purgatve medicines
ply stefan is called to patient what is the first thing
done! He prcscrbcs dose two OF purgativc mcdi-
cincs; and then, after day two if the patient is nc
better, he gives HIM another dose of purgativc mcdi
cine, and so on doing some other little thingsbut the
main reliance for is upon the effect produced by
Purgative medicines Therefore if you SICK delay
not, but take few doses of DIR. Gordon's Ycgctabi,
Family Pills, and be again restored to health.
DIR. Gordon's Vegetable Anti. Bilious Family Pills
cure Bilious Fever, Yellow Fever, Rcmitt.nt and In
termttent Fevcrs, lntlammatory Fevers Pain in the
Head, Side, Back and Stomach Inflammation of tn,
Brain, Stomach Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Throat ant
Chest; Dropsy, Sick Headache, Rheumatism, Choc
Dyspepsia, Mysteries, Low Spirits, Ulcers and oil,
Sores, Female Complaints and all Diseases where Pur
gative Medicines needed. Price, 25 cents per Box
o. For sale by DR.. l.. Berkeley, a. ID. Wren J
f. Patterson and Thomas p Eskrdgc Staunton ant
on enquiry can be had in all the in the State.
| February 4, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
SEVERAL SMALL FARMS
FOR SALE.

TNElE subscriber has near two thousand acres of
Land In the tract on which he resides, and is
deslrous of selling about one-haPof this quantity,
to be laid off into three or four Farms.
This Land lies on the South River and Back
Creek, commencing about three and a half miles
above Waynesborough and extending up the river
and creek.
1t is not considered necessary to enter into a mi
mute description of the Land as it is presumed that
any one wishing TO purchase will examine for him
seit-but 1t may not be improper to say that the
SOIL is good, and the timber mixture of pine and
oak and hickory.
Upon one or two OF the Farms there will be toler
ably comfortable Improvements, and one of them
adjoining the lands of f.. Kindig and j. Kllian,
and Is bounded by the South river for quarter OF
mile.
The terms will be accommodating. and if the
purchase money is amply secured, indulgence will
be extended at the pleasure of the purchaser upon
the punctual payment of the interest annually
g. b. STUART.
October g. 1S4G-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
LAND For SALE.

WILL be sold to the highest bidder on Monday
the 18th of February next, if fair, if not, the
next fair day, tract of land containing
1873 1azl AOla ESQ
lying in the County of Augusta, ten miles South of
otaunton, formerly the property of James Caruth-
ers, decd, and adjoining the lands Of David Bell,
John Brooks and others. There are on the land a
comfortable
DIV f. LLIN HOUSE,.
good Orchard, good Water, good Barn and other
convenient houses, and ten Acres of good Meadow.
The whole of the land is very level, and in good
state OF cultivation. Terms made known on the
day Of sale. WIN. C. BROWNING.
December r. 1S16*
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
PETERS PILLS,

'T'HE universal celebrity which this medicine has
gaeo IN every section OF the country, and the ma
e'cacy beyond all doubt; general family medicine
1t has no rival In all cases Of Indigestion Billions Fc
JaundIcc, Asthma, Dropsy, Piles, Choic, Worms Dis
case OF the Heart and in all affections of the
and bowels, Peters Pills will be found never failing
remedy. 'e
0g- For sale by Dr.. r. Berkeley, A. d. Wren. ]
f. Patterson, and Thomas p. Eskrfdgc Stanton and
January 4. 1s47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
DIR. I'll. f. PEERY'S
OR "DEAD SHOT,
FOR WORMS.
HIGHLY VALUABLE PREPARATION, CAPABLE,
FROM THE PROMPTITUDE OF ITS ACTION,
OF CLEARING THE SYSTEM IN A
FEW HOURS OF EVERY WORM

THERE is perhaps disease to which Children are
Il exposed so common and fatal as Worms they imi-
tate the symptoms OF almost every other complaint and
often produce the most alarming effects before they
suspected. The symptoms which produced by the
irritation oil worms in the bowels and which with
degree certainly indicate their existence follows
Countcnancc pale, tongue whitley furrcd grinding of
the teeth octd breath stomach hard and swccd vast
ing OF the flesh sickness and pains in the stomach bow
els either too costyc too loose great frctiuncss
Misunderstanding orclay dirt chalk choc conv usons
fits SC. sc.
Numerous certificates OF the value and usefulness of
this preparation almost daily received.
The following is from the Rev. W. Is. Winton, dis
tinguished preacher OF the Methodist Church.
ABINGDON, VA, May II, lS43.
do hereby certify, that have used DIR. Pcery's Yer
mugc in my family the great satisfaction OF
and relief OF my children Ii prompt action and
IN one case removed large number of in three
or four hours after ii given the child am sat
ishcd that Vcrmifugc il is superior to any that
have ever used. w. b. WINTON.
BALTIMORE, July ., 1916.
This is TO certify that PEERY's DEAD SHOT VERMI.
FuGE, sold by Mr. Charles Wiscman, Druggist, is
heard it highly spoken Of by many persons / was
prompted 20 try it, and after giving ZACH my children
easpoonful found it had the desired effect for in less
than six hours afterwards they passed eleven worms
each worm about twelve inches long
a. J. BAXTER, 545 w Baltimore st.
Price rs cents per vial.
Prepared Or II. F. PEERy, and sold wholesale and
corner of William, New York.
Sold also by Dr. f. BERKELEY, Stanton, aud by
Druggists generally throughout the United States
Stanton, Sept "a 1916.
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SELLERS LIVER PILLS
''HAVE DONE HER MORE GOOD THAN ANY
MEDICINE SHE EVER USED"
PREBLE's Mills, Wood County, Va. }
Ocfnhcr \ ISiG Z

'f1 . 1r1rIHSI
October 3, 1876
VT ~ T. SELLERS i am so much gratifcd with the
good effects following the of your Liver Pills in the
case OF my wife that think the afflicted would be in
u"cea 10 make more general use of them 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 aud others, but derived but little benefit
from them Last spring, bought some of your Liver
rms ana prevailed upon her TO make of them and
am ooid TO say that they have done her more good
,nah any medicine she has ever taken. This triumph
your Liver Pills has rendered them very popular in
this section OF the country and they arc in greater de-
mand than any other kind of pill.
j. G. ROACH
AS Purgaive aud anti bilious pill they arc far SUI
Peror TO the common pills of the day, and should BE- u.s.
GI ,i 'e place Prepared and sold by X. E. SELL
Sold BY DR.. p. BERKELEY, Staunton, Va.
November &c, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
LAND FOR SALE.

WILL sell on Saturday the 18th day Of March
next, a valuable piece of Land, on Middle River,
adjoining Col. Harnsbarger, George w. Crawford
and others, containing about
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN ACRES,
and devised to be sold by the will of my testator
1t will be sold on the premises by the acre. There
is a tolerab]y good DWELLING HOUSE on the
premises.
TERMs.-One fourth in hand, the balance in
three equal annual instruments, the title reserved to-
secure deferred payments. The land will be shown
by James Crawford and George W. Crawford.
JOHN CRAWFORD, Executor
OF John Crawford, decd.
January %, lS47. Democrat copy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
The improvements CONSIST oil pam comiorta
DW.ELLkyG AOU,SE p

with all necessary out houses Spring house, 061
and Smoke house, a large and convenient
Barn with Granary attached TO il, and an -6
excellent Orchard OF choice fruit trees.
The greater part of the tract is undulatng withou,
being steep brokcn and about three hundred acres
II are Of the first quality OF augusta land.
There are two failing Springs near the Dwell
ing house, and others different parts Of the tract
which afford an ample supply of water. The Meadow
large and exceedingly productive, and not than
an acre OF il is liable TO damage FROM frcshcts.
The location of the Springs and the Woodland
such as TO make il easy TO divide the into
tkree farms giving TO each abundant supply of tim
Der aud water
In point of fertility of SOIL salubrity of climate adj
vantagcs OF society and convenience schools, 10
church, and to market this estate is surpassed by few
il any in the county ard the subscriber confidently
recommend 1t TO any gentleman who wishes to obtain
such combination OF vantagcs for
Any DESTROYS of purchasing is requested to cal
and examine the land for himself and he then
the terms of sale which will DC accommodating.
April IL, lS45. MOSES McCUE
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S d u u u D So
IMPERIAL COUGH SYRUP.

t'oR the cure of coughs colds. hoarscncss, influenza
&c pronounced TO be the plcasancst and most cflca
cous remedy now in use. Sellers Imperial Cough Sy-
roP mas gwen relief to hundreds who have used IT, and
e proprietor rs persuaded that has the power to
pari dement's that cannot be claimed for the cough mix
lures IN general use Most of the mixtures sold
coughs arc composed OF spiruous and inHammaiory
ticcs which, while they give little relief really do
harm. The Imperial Cough Syrup contains no spritu-
Gus ingredient whatever, and may be used n all
not requiring active medical treatment The Imperial
Cough Syrup has been used for the last six years BY
me most respectable inhabitants Of Pittsburgh and vi
cinity. Give ii one fair trial.
o. Prepared and sold by n. E. SELLERS 57 Wood
street. Price 25 cents a bottle.
o. Sold by DR.. y. BERKELEY, Stauuton, Va
November 26. 1916. =
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DRIJGS AND MEDICINES.

THE subscriber receiving his Spring shppy of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, oils, DYE
STUFFS, SC, from New York which he will contin-
sell he has heretofore pledged himself to do, as
low can be bought m any other market, either by
Wholesale Retail His stock is very large and fresh
aud Of the best quality. JOHN r. HART
ScottsTillc, April 9, 1876
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EGS .AOlg1NSo

SOS AOi&1ASo
about 200 Of which cleared and in fine state Of
cultivation and the residue veil timbercd.
This land possesses many adv antagcs which cal
cuatcd TO attract the attention OF DESTROYS of
procuring desirable residence OF Of making prota-
bic investment of capital. 1t lies about mid way be-
tween Staunon and Wayncsborough, and within short
distance Of the turpike.lt is within three miles Of
Thinking Spring Church, in excellent ncgbborhood
aud convenient to several Merchant Mills and Saw
Ms-onc OF each nearly on the edge of the wood
land.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11

we have had one in operation at this place for the
last week. and feel no hcsitancy in saying that per-
iormance has met the appreciation of all who witnessed
with Mr. F. +. Geiger, of this place, to supcrintcnd
the sale and putting them in operation this section of
the country, several of which ready with
su!icicncy of Pipe.
Communications made to Hollingsworth & Danner
Middlctown, Va, r. T. Gcigcr, Staunton Va
County Rights for sale on reasonable terms.
HOLLINGSWORTH s. BANNER
Staunton, Nov. %, 1916.
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A CERTAIN CURE FOR PILES.
IDi@o 40 WlPEAMl9S
VEGETABLE ELECTUARY,
AN INTERNAL REMEDY.
INVENTED BY
DIR. A. UPHAM,

DIR. a. UPHAf,
A DISTINCT ISHED Physician of New York cty
"A is the only real successful remedy for that danger
Gus and distressing complant-the PlLES-cvcr offered
to the American public.
Mark this. # is INTERNAL REMEDY and
not external application, and will cure any case of
Piles either bleeding blind internal or external and
probably the only thing that will There is no mistake
about II. is positive curc-spccJy and pcrmanc mt
II is also convenient medicine to take, and improves
the general health in a remarkable manner.
1t very mild in its operation. and be taken in
cases oil the most acute inflammation without danger.
All external apple atoms in the highest degree dis
agreeable, announcement and offensive; and from the
very nature OF the disease, temporary in their effects.
This medicine attacks the disease source, re-
moving the cause, renders the and pcrma-
ncnt.
TO M a r RIED LADIES'.
Married ladies almost inv ariably subject to tina,
painful and injurious disease the Piles, with
inflammation of the stomach, bow els and spine weak
ness OF the back, flow of blood to the head Sc The
Eccuary perfectly safe for pregnant ladies' and the
most useful cathartic that can possibly be used as il
will not only tho Piles and all ammatory dis
cases. without pain irritation but will insure an easy
mc safe delivery, and sound titution in the off
spring.
The Electuary contains no mine raj nc dcinc no al
ocs, colocynth gambogc, other powerful and irra-
ting purgativc No fear Of taking cold while under its
nfiuencc-no change in diet necessary. IL taken ac
cordng to the directions for life guaranteed
AM, l2l Fulton Street, Y. Y, DR.. +. BERKELEY
Staunton and ny Druggists generally throughout the
nitcd States Price, 81 4 box.
| Staunton, January 81, lS47.
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NOTICE.

THE Partnership of CGAwFoRD & CocuRAN cx.
Il plrcs by Imitation on the LIST day of April, 1876
Crawford takes the Stock of Goods on hand and the
debts and accounts that have accrued since the It dav
of January, 1916. Cochran takes the debts due on The
LIST January, SIG, and W ill pay all claims against the
late firm We respectfully request old friends and
customers to make payment without delay.
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD
GEORGE NJ. COCHRAN