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TRUST SALE.

RY virtue of Deed of Trust executed to me bv
- Philip Hopkins and wife, and dated the LIST
day OF December, 1914, shall proceed on Monday
the 9th day of September next in front fthe Post
Office In the town of Staunton to sell for cash the
following tracts or parcels Land The first living ON
the waters of the Little River of the Calf Pasture.
10 the county of Augusta adjoining the lands of Alex
ander Crawford, - Armstrong, and -Dunlap.
and containing by estimation
300 A0A1&Sa
being the same tract o>land conveyed TO said Hon
klns by Edmond Burlington, by deed dated the 9TH
day of August, 1922.
The second. also lying on the waters of the Lit
tie River Of the Calf Pasture in the county of Au
g'lsla, near the lands of James Berry, John Wat
cob, and Samuel NlcCutchen, being the same tract
of land heretofore conveyed to said Hopkins by
John Crawford and wife, by deed dated the 10Th
OF December, 1891.
will sell the foregoing tracts of land by tho a.
cre--tho surveys to be made after the sale-on the
following terms: So much as may be necessary to
deiay the expenses Of sale TO be paid in cash and the
balance in six and twelve months Bonds with GOOD
security to be taken for the deferred payments.
Acting as trustee shall convey such title ONLY
as Is vested In me, although it is believed the title
is good.
HUGH w, SIIEFFEY, Trustee.
August 25, 1S47.
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THE
MARRIED WOMAN'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL COMPANION,
DIR. A. M. MAURICEAU,

PRO FESs0R OF DISEASES OF w NJ "
Third Edition. lsmo. Up, $50. Price 81 O0.I 4,
3J 900 COPIES SOLD IN THREE MONTHS -!
yJNHE great demand this most Important work, (of
Il which thousands sold) has compelled the issue
Of another edition 1t is intended especially for tho
married. il discloscs important secrets which should
be known them particularly. Here every female
discover the causes, symptoms, and the efficient
remedies and most certain mode of cure in every
plant to which her is subject. Pc.
1t is important question TO the married why n b
that behold many married females sicky, dobilk
tatcd, and prostracds also the and whether
they susceptible Of remedy. They will hero hnd
those important matters connected with discoveries IN
medical and physiological science. which meets this
question.
This work is destined to be in the hands Of cvc~y
wife and mother who has a regard for her health
and welfare, well as that of her husband. .
Tho revelations contained In its pages have already
proved blessing TO thousands, tho innumcrablc let
tiers received by the author will attest.
Ii is OF course impossible TO convey fully, ina
public Journal the various SUBJECTS treated Of they
of nature strictly intended for the married those
contemplating marriage neither it necessary, since
is every ones duty TO become possessed Of Knowledge,
whereby the suIicripgs TO which wife, mother, or
sister may be subject, can be obviatcd
Copies toiN be sent by Nail free Of Postage.
Over thousand copies have been by mail with
IN three months, with perfect safety and certainty In
instance has remittance failed reach the publish
or, the book to those whom it has been directed
On the receipt of One Dollar, the ''NIarrcd Womans
Private Medical Companion will be sent free of post
age TO any part of the United States All letters must
be addressed (pos paid) TO DIR. A NJ Mauriccau, Box
1921, New York City. Publishing Office 100 Liberty
st Get, New York.
The Married Woman's Private Medical Compan
ion'' is sold by bookseller, in New York, Richmond.
Philadelphia, Boston, Mass, Columbus, o. Albany
Buffalo, st. Louis, Charleston, New Orleans, and in
every principle city in the United States Agents IN
Philadelphia, Zcibcr & CO. New York, Burgess &
Strngcr Albany, w. c. Little & Co ST. Louie Ma,
fs s. Cornish. Columbus John r. Blan, Agent for
Central Ohio. G. F. Fisher, Richmond, Wa. All let
tcrs, however, must be addressed as above
N. B.-Thc trade supplied on tho usual terms.
June 81, lSi7.-3m
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TRUST SALE.

RY virtue of Deed of Trust bearing date on
~ the LIST day of September, 1916, and OF record
In the Clerks Office OF Bath County Court, exc
cuted to the subscriber by James Paine and Louisa
his wife, for the purposes therein mentioned,
shall proceed, on the 9TH day of September next,
on the premises to sell to tho highest bidder, for
cash, all the undivided interest in these several
Tracts of Land lying on both sides of the Cowpas-
ture River, and one entire tract the Fast side
Of said river in the County of Bath being the same
Lands conveyed by Thomas Mcdonald and wife
to said James Paine by deed bearing date on the
said LIST day Of September, 1916, and duly record
ed; reference being thereunto had will more fully
appear
There is erected and in full operation on the pre-
misses Sur NIL with circular saws. propelled by
water taken from the river, which affords !, never
falling supply, and it has been clearly demonstrated
by actual experiment that lumber can be RATED
down the river with safety and convenience The
title TO this Land is unquestonaby good but | shall
only convey such title as is vested in me by said
Trust Deed.
CHARLES l.. FRANCISCO.
August Is, lSl7-It
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TRUST SALE.

SY virtue of trust deed executed by Peter
Eckle and Sarah his wife, dated the LIST day Of
August 1914 and recorded in the Clerks ONCE Of
the County Court of Augusta shall Cor the purpose
IN SAID deed mentioned, Saturday The I'd of DC
tober next. before the door of the Post Office in the
town OF Staunton proceed to sell the highest bid
der for ready money, One undivided rnOiety of
tract or Parcel Of Land. situated in the County Of
Augusta, about three miles west Of Staunton, ad-,
Joining the lands of James Gregory, and Samuel
Clarke, containing Fory-seven Acres, 3 Foods and
% Poles.
The tile Is good, but shall only convey sucl'
as said trust deed authorizes
DAVID FULTZ, Trustee
Aug. 1S, 1917.
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VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks Office
OF the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry for Augusta County, the 2nd day of August,
John Crawford-PlaintiH,
AGAINST
James Bourland, Benjamin F. Fry, Jacob NJ Par
sons and James Kerr-Defendants.
IN CHANCERY
The Defendants Jacob Nj. Parsons and james
Kerr, not having entered their appearance and Civ
en- security, according TO the act Of Assembly and
the rules Of this Court and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that !hey are not inhabitants of
this Commonwealth 1t is ordered that the said
defendants do appear at the Clerks Office a(ore-
sad' on the first Monday in November next, and
answer the bill of the Plaintiff; and that copy of
tins oIder be forthwith inserted in some newspaper
Publlshed IN the Town Of StauntOn, for two months
successfully, and posted at the front door Of the
Court house.
Copy-Teste,
NICH'S. G. KINNEY, C. &.
August 25, l8i7.-2m.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

4 n pursuance ola decree OF the County Court of
Augusta, rendered on the - day of March
l64l, in a cause therein depending, wherein j. K
Chambers and William Chambers are plaintiffs.
and Mustoe Chambers and others, heirs of Ann
Chambers, deceased, defendants, will be sold on
Saturday the 25th day of September next, before
the door OF Benjamin Crawford's store in Stanton
to the highest bidder, lot belonging to the estate
OF the said Ann Chambers, deceased, adjoining the
lot OF said Crawford, which said store is situa
ted and fronting on Beverly street feet and run
ming back 50 feet.-The terms of sale to be as fol-
low viz: the expenses of sale to be paid in cash
and the balance of the purchase money in three O.
quail lnstallmehts, at six, twelve and eighteen
months, to be secured by bond with sufficient secu-
rlty, or deed of trust on the property sold
GEORGE ESKRIDGE. Comm'r.
August 25, iS47.
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DINNER AT SHEMARIAH.

&SEIs> THE Ladies Of Shenariah Church
W8R intend giving dinner Friday the
9th inst, to which the charitable public is invited
AS the money that is raised is TO be applied to pur
poses of a religious character it is hoped the La
dies will have no cause to regret the extensive pre-
Parations which are being made to accommodate a
large company. Aug. 25.
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Boots, Shoes, &C,

Boots, Shoes, &C,
OF the very best MATERIAL fine stock OF which
he has just received from the manufacturer and
he feels warranted in saying, from his experience
IN business, and the workmanship of the hands in
his employ he will be able to furnish such an art-
Gle TO his customers as cannot fail to give satsfac-
tion-all he asks is fair trial and he will remark
once for all, that encouragement to home indus
try" and TO ''Our mechanics is far better
security for good work. than the cheap prices of the
northern cities. A. NJ SIMPSON.
n. b. Handsome Boots Of his own manufacture
will be furnished at S5.-Wedding and other par
ties supplied at the shortest notice. A. Nj. S
August TO- lS47.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF Val bic LAND.

N pursuance of n decree of the Circuit superior
Il Court of Law and Chancery for Augusta Cuun
ty, rendered on the 18th OF June, lS47 in the case
of William Withrow, jr., guardian of Jane Moore's
infant children, against JOHN B. koiner's heirs and
representatives, wc will again offer at public sale
on Saturday the 18th of September next, ON the
premises, valuable
9El@AOD OLE LAND
lying in the County of Augusta, near South River,
about two miles above Waynesborough, containing
BOG Acres,
two-thirds of which is cleared land and in a good
state of cultivation tho remaining third is well
numbered. There are on the Tract two TENE-
MENIS--one. the homestead of the late John b..
kolner, is large and commodious with all necessa-
ry outhouses and water convenient the other is Il
comfortable Log House, with necessary out houses
and never failing well of water. This Tract may
be divided so as to make two very neat Farms.
We will also offer, at the same time and place,
separate Tract, containing SEW ENTY THREE
ACRES, on which there is comfortable Log
House, with necessary out houses, and portion of
which Is well timbercd. All OF said lands belong
tothe estate of John B. Koiner. dec'd.-They lie
In one of the best neighborhoods in the County in
point OF society, health, &c, and of fine natural
quality well adapted To the growth of all the produc-
tionsof the country. Any person wishing to examine
the lands is referred TO George Baylor, jr., of
Waynesborough.
These Lands have been recently surveyed, and
lines run dividing them into two very neat Farms,
with sufliciency of timber ON each, and will be
sold separately if desired
TERMS.-The lands will DO sold on credit
OF one two and three years, the purchaser or pur-
chasers giving bond and approved security, also re-
tanning the title until the purchase money is paid
up; requiring, however, SO much of the purchase
money in cash as will be necessary to pay the ex-
penses of sale and costs OF the suit
GEORGE BAYLOR, Jr., C,
DAVID S. YOUNG, Noi' is'
August Is, lS47.-5w
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Yrust Sale Of a Store.
.aTT'II.jN'JTO.N. C3U.3LRVI

,aTIEyN1TO,N, C.8T.aLRY!
IENIiE Cavalry attached 10 the sd Regiment
- are commanded 10 parade at Waynesborough,
on the LIST Saturday in September next at O'Clock
fully armed and equipped, in Summer dress, and
provided with 10 rounds of blank cartridge. BY
order fthe Captain.
w. NJ. w. WILSON, o. S.
August %, 1S17.
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NEW COMMISSION HOUSE.
ID, r. e A WI E II .

ID * "a n xvH X II
(sUCCEssoR TO HoGG, wHlTMoRE II co.,
NEXT DOOR TO THEIR OLD STAND,
In the House htcty occupied By John B. Hart, Esq
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS ENTERED INTO THE
Grocery, Commission and Forwarding Business,
IN sCoTTSvILLE,
and is prepared TO receive and forward OF 10 sell
on Commission any Produce that may be con
signed 10 his He has an entire
New Stock Of Goods,
consisting in part of Sugar, Coffee Plaster, Salt.
Nails, Cotton Yarns, DOmestics, sc. &C.. which
he offers low for cash, in exchange for produce.
His Lumber House is large and convenient and
all of his arrangements such as will enable him tc
render satisfaction TO his patrons.
He has secured the services OF A. WnrTMoRs,
of the late firm Of Hogg, Whtmore & Co. and he
trusts by diligence and strict regard to the intef
esls of his friends, to merit public favor.
ID. REAMER.
Scotisville, Abe. Co., Va, April 22, ls47.
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ATTENTION,

WE arc very anxious to 60 North before many
W days, and therefore we notify our customers
TO be so kind. and prepare themselves for settlement
cash is the main thing with which we visit the
Northern cities. STERN 4 WELLER
N. Il. In our absence NJ. Gushing, Esq, will
receive moneys for It's and receipt for the same.
August IL, lS17.-3t. S. g. w
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TENH PER ANCE.

NHE next Meeting ofthe" Augusta Temperance
-. Union" will be held at the Methodist f..
Church In Staunton, on the first Saturday in Sept.
at IA O'Clock, "A. M. Societies in the County are
requested to be prompt in appointing and scnding
delegates.
GEO. w. TAYLOR, S. T.U.
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REV. r. w. BAILEY, PRINCIPAL.

Mas. BAILEY continues her instructions in the Music
and French Departments.
Miss ELIZABETH BAILEY, from Portland, ia engaged
TO instruct classes iii Drawing and Painting
Miss CoRSELIA X. SToCKBRIDGE, from Bath, Maine
cM be connected wlh The school at tie opening She as
ocH as Miss Bailey, is an approved tcacher and ,ci be
retained u the patronage IF the school ,CH justfu it,
HE COURSE OF STUDIES embraces liberal Educa
ton, prescribed in the best collegiate Institutes of the
country. The English studics-cubracing Grammar
Rhetoric and English Compositions-arc continued tllro'
the whole term of the young lady's residence at tho
Seminary.
The ACADEMIC YEAR commences on tho first Mon
day Of September and closes the last week in June
VACATION, July and August.
The Academic year is divided info fpo sessions of
fire months each. The first session closes on the first
of February and the second the last Of June There
is Uacafion bef,cee Them few days of recess on
ly given at Christmas.
Pupils may enter at any time, and are charged from
the time they enter No deductions are made for alb
scBcc unless in Of sickness, or strict ncccssy
This Seminary has been in successful operation Cor
live years under ITS present organization-with steady
patronage, which has averaged about 90 pupils.
The building is large, connections, and centrally
placed in heatul and quiet Town in the fruitful al
ley of Virginia.
The whole arrangements TO young ladies' the
best projection i'll family discipline, united with efficient
progress in mental education.
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ROBIN SON & ELDRED'S
GREAT
NATIONAL CIRCUS COMPANY,
COMPOSED OF
100 MEN AND HORSES!
WILL EXHIBIT IN SI.4UNTO.N on
Friday, September 10, lS47.

nOORS open at IL o'clock, performance to CON-
~ mence at O'Clock, p. Nj Admittance so
cents. Children half price.
The prvprietors would most respectfully call the
attention Of the citizens of the Valley Of Virginia
to this, the OLDEST, LARGEST and ONLY
WELL CONDUCTED ESTABLISHMENT
OF THE KIND In THE u. STATES
The company was formed in 1897, by MIR. j. II.
Robinson, the present senior partner, and tho
Greatest Equestrian Living and has long since been
justly styled tho FRANCONl of America. MIR.
Il. is the FIRST and ONLY successful FOUR
HORSE RIDER in the world
The company has been sustained in tho large CT
ties OF the East since its first commencement, at an
annual expense Of
SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!!
The exhibitions will take place under spacious
water proof Pavilion, enclosing area of 6000
square feet Comfortable seats are beautifully ar
ranged and carpeted for the accommodation of 1000
persons.
For particulars, refer TO large bill, OF descriptive
pamphlets.
The company will exhibit in Harrisonburg OIL
Wednesday,, September 8.
Mount Sidney, Thursday, September g.
Staunton, Friday, September 10.
Greenville, Saturday, September l..
Lexington, Monday, September I3
w. II. LOUNT, Principal Agent.
Staunton, August %, lS47.
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Sale Of Real Estate

h WISH to sell my property, in New Hope and
my Lands, near the Town. / would prefer
selling privately, or would trade it for good Farm
in this county some of the ajoining counties A
good bargain will be given.
ROBINSON HANGER
August 25, 1S47-3t
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n Office,

A MEETING of the stockholders in the New
N Shenandoah Company will be held at Port
Republic on Friday the 9th day of September next,
to take into consideration the action of the meeting
had at Front Royal on the I'd of August. \ full
attendance is requested.
BY order of the President.
s. III. LEWIS, Sec n S. G..
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TEN DOLLARS REWARD.

-9GGee-
AN away from the subscriber v- "a
ing in Albemare county. near Mo-
faber,s Mill, on the 9TH inst, a ne. s&ayo
pro man named YIA
DanicI, W.
ABOUT 70 years. old, about 5 feet 10 EgA~zzSzg
inches high rather thick set, no. very black, and
has lost the end of his little finger on his IcG hand
lie ran. away about two years ago. and was taken
up In Bath county; it is probable he NAV be on that
route again, Tying TO get TO Ohio His clothing
him. " ~ WIN
The above reward and all reasonable expenses
VIII be paid 10 any person who will bring him home
or secure him in Jail SO that | get him again. He
had free pass when he went away before. and
may have one now. Should he be taken a letter
addressed TO the subscriber at "Fdbcr's NIL Mel
son county," will be Immediately attended TO-.
JAMES w. LYON.
August 25; lS47.--3w.
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N o + 7 @ e

TOE.
I>IiE Bonds given for tho purchase Of property
at my sale, were due on tho 21th inst They
6ave been left with my friend, benz. Crawford
Esq, who will receive the money for me.
f.. VALENTINE.
August 25, IS47.
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QW ESLEYAN FEMALE SEMINARY,
AUNToN, VA.
REV. J. r. FINCH, PErScirAL.

YNlIE next session oc this institution will com
Il menco September / 1t is desirable that I'll
who design attending should be present at that time
or as soon as practicable 10 prevent any dc:angc
inert Of the classes.
n. B.-Cdaogues setting forth all necessary in
formation can be had on application to the Principal
August "a, 1871
SA BUSHELS CORN MEAL. of prime qual
cO ity, from Swoopo's mill, for salo at retail.
July %. WHITE s 90
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LOOK AT THIS!

The government receipts for the quarter ending
the S0,h Of June, including 1922 800 dollars re-
ceived from loans, was but $40, 405,050. The ex-
Penditures in same time were So ,2l2 800 FIVE
deduct, we should. the loan as a debt vet to be
provided for, wo have:
Receipts -. $40, 4O5 $50
Loan deducted :. 1929, 900
iSC'Per 'stc~.''o
Expenditures in same time :. 1896
Deficiency in one quarter $l4,3l3,355
This is only the commencement, of the beginning.
%lS,OOO,O00 of the above expenditures said TO
have been for the army and navy alone. II to the
above we add the future expenditures for vigorous
prosecution Of the war, large unadjusted claims to
bo paid. the immense pension list which gratitude
togallant soldiers will entail, and the $4,000 900
proposed to be appropriated to conquer peace by
treaty, it will require all the financial talents Of tho
Secretary Of the Treasury TO estimate and provide
for the denauds ON Charleston .Nlcrc,uy.
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FASHIONABLE SHOE-MAKING.

FRI vH>HE subscriber grateful for past
iavors, respectfully informs his
G@5 friends and the public generally, that
- ho is prepared To execute and make
to order in the neates and most fashionable style.
all kinds up
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STAUNTON & JAMES RIVER TURNPIKE.

IT is all important that full meeting of the
Share holders in this Company should take place
at rs early day as practicable for purposes great
interest To this important improvement and among
others, to act the law of the last session Of the
General Assembly, increasing the capital stock
&c. We are assured that our Albemarle partners
Will meet us If we give them another opportunity
"A meeting is therefore directed to be called to be
held at the Courthouse in Stanton on Saturday
tho 18th day of next month, (September, by order
Of the President and Directors.
WALTER DAVIS, Sec'ry.
August 25, lS47-3t.
G5-Augusta Democrat and Scottsville Times
copy till day Of meeting.
VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks or
flee of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery Tor Augusta County, the End day of Au-
gust, lS47.
Betsey Patton-Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Mary Jordan, Matilda Jordan, Jane Jordan, infant
children OF Betsey G.. Jordan, deceased, Mary
Gambll and Sarah Gambill infant children of A.
dophus Gambill, Observation-Disclosures
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Mary Jordan, Matilda Jordan,
Jane Jordan, Mary Gamb and Sarah Gambill, not
having entered their appearance and given security
according TO the act of Assembly and the rules of
this Court and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth:
1t is ordered that the said Defendants do appear at
the Clerks Office aforesaid, on the first Monday i'm
November next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff;
and that copy of this order be forthwith inserted
In some newspaper published in the Town of Staun-
ton, for two months successfully and posted at the
front door of the Court house
Copy-Teste.
NICII'S. c. KINNEY, C. c.
August %, 1S47.-2m
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Law PartncrShip.
BAYLOR B. KoLNER.

bNHE undersigned have formed a co partnership
- in the practice Of Law in the various Courts
Of Augusta, Nelson, Albemare and Buckingham
counties. Business entrusted to them will receive
the most prompt and dIigent attention. Offices at
Staunou aud Waynesborough Stanton Office first
door south OF Hugh w. Shohoy's office. This Of
fee viii always be occupied by Of the firm, and
on Court days by both.
GEORGE BAYLOR. JE.,
ABSALOM KOINER.
August 18, 1817-Gm