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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-30

VIRGINIA: AT rules held in the Clerks OF
flee of the Circuit Superior Court OF Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, August 7, lS4S,
Thomas Holt and Benjamin Il. kenper, merchants
and partners trading under the firm of Holt and
Kemper-Paintiifs, c4
AGAINST .tt
George w. Fall, Paul Seig, John Bare, Jacob Fall
and Jacob AcorG-Defendan,s
in CHANCERY.
The Defendant, George w. Fall not having en-
tered his appearance and given security, according
to the act of Assembly and the Rules Of this Court
and 1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that he is
not an inhabant of this Commonwealth 1t is or
dered' that the said Defendant do appear here on
the last Monday in October next and answer the
bill OF the Plaintiff; and that copy of this order
be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in
Stannion, for two months successfully, and posted
at the front door of the Court house.
Copy-Teste,
n. G. KINNEY, C. C.
August %, lS4S.-2m
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NOTICE.

'I'IiE subscriber having become the purchaser Of
that extensive and convenient Tannery in the
town Of Waynesborough, formerly known as VIM
Ciarke's Tan-y yard, would take this method of in.
forming the public, but more especially the former
patrons of MIR. Clarke, that he is now prepared TO
furnish them with Leather of all kinds and in anv
reasonable quantity in exchange for Hides and
Bark at the usual prices, or to punctua customers.
Having also purchased the entire stock of leather,
both tanned and in tan now in said yard, (Which
stock all those acquainted with Mr.. Clarke will
know to have been heretofore of as good quality.
and as extensive, if not more SO, than the product
of any other Yard in the county } he is determined.
SO lar as Industry and strict attention TO business
and his knowledge OF the art Of tanning and curry
ing will enable him, to use his best exerons to
merit share of the public patronage. He would
respectfully invite all 10 come and Judge, each for
himself, if these things be so.
When absent from home, which he must of ne
cesSiiy be, occasionally, until some time in the
month Of September next, MIR. VIM. Clarke will
attend 10 his business
M. ii. PARRY.
Aug. 70, lS4o'-6t. Dem. copy.
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Stage Arrangement.
August 30, ISIS.

'ENHE subscribers respectfully inform the Public
that they will hereafter run their line of Sta
ges between Scottsvie and Charlottesville, as fol-
lows, VIZ: They will leave Scottsvie on Teus
days, Thursdays, and Saturdays at O'Clock, A.
M, and reach Charlottesville TO dinner. Thew
will leave Charlottesville on Mondays, Wednes
days and Fridays at A. NJ, and reach Scottsyille
by dinner.
Fare only 81 so
Going and Returning $50
Every arrangement has been made to insure the
comfort and accommodation of passengers.
Thankful for the liberal announcement thev
have received, they respectfully solicit continu-
ance of public patronage.
TYLER s. LITTLE.
+, 5. We also keep Horses, Buggies and Car
rlages TO hire by the day. Our charges shall be
moderate.
August so, IS4S.-4t.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT.
BALTIMORE oLoTH1Na DEPOT.
lEll MNE &c co.

aNI2ANlE Sc OOo
A GAIN invite their friends and the public gen
4 orally to call aud examine their new and beau
tiful and well selected stock of
SUMMER AND F.4LL CLOTHING,
which they have Just received, and which are made
up in the latest style and by the best workmen in
the city of Baltimore. The citizens Of Staunton
and the surrounding country have found out that
they sell Cheaper AND BETTER MADE CLOTHING
than any other establishment of the kind in Vir-
ginia-aud as Goods are cheaper this Spring, they
will be able to sell twenty per cent. cheaper than
ever before offered Their stock consists Of every ar
ticle usually kept in Clothing Stores, viz: Coats
Pantaloons, and Vests of all kinds aud qualities
ALSO-a great assortment Of Hats and Caps, and
Gcntlemen's
FURNISHING GOODS,
Fine Shirts, Silk Neck and Pocket Handkcrchicfs
SuspendeTs, Stocking, and large assortment Of
Leather and Hair Trunks, Brass Clocks, SC
which will be sold low
Come one-come ALTO Frank s. Co.'S Balti
more Clothing Depot, corner Of the Virginia Hotel
Staun,on.
August 30.-2m
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w es\eyan Female Seminary
STA U NJ = N, VA.

FENllE Fall Session of this Institution will COM
= mence on Monday, the 4th of September next.
The Trustees take great pleasure in Announcing
to its former patrons, and the public that they have
secured the services Of Rev. j. Mex ENDREE
RElLEf las Principal gentleman whose quail
locations, mental and moral, commend him to the
confidence Of all. He will be amply sustained by
suitable and efficient assistants.
Terms per Session Of Fire Months.
Lower English Branches, $40 90
higher IL 90
with Mathematics, Is 90
Greek, Latin and French Classics, 10 90
lncidentais-viz Rent, Fuel, Appara-
tus, Printing, etc. | so
Notwithstanding Lights, Fuel and
Washing, DO co
For the accommodation of Young Ladies from
abroad, boarding can be procured in highly respect
able families in the town. where their comfort will
be consulted and their morals and associations
fully guarded.
IhIs Institution is now under the patronage of
The Baltimore Annual Conference Methodist f..
Church ; and being about to erect seminary edi
nee, the Trustees will spare no pains to impar to
their School deservedIy high reputation, and rem
der 1t worthy of entire public confidence
August 10, lS4S-3t.
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O q 7 r U a RY.

Departed this life, on the 10th inst, Mrs CATHARISE
FvLwIpER wife OF Mr. John Fuwider, in the doth year
OF her age. The deceased was member of the Pres
bytcrian Church. Though in humble circumstances
she iuhlled the duties of wife, mother and a neigh
Dor IN so exemplary entitlc her TO the
affections not only OF her family, but also to the
respect and kind regard of all her ghbors She has
lett behind her bereavcd husband and twelve mother
SrAu.
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STAUNTON ACADEMY.
10 ~H


'g>llE subscribers having been appointed by the
Board OF Trustees Of the Staunton Academy
announce to the public that they commence their
first session ON the LIST of September next.
! They Intend TO introduce as far practicable
| the system of instruction pursued Mt the Va Mill
larry lnstitutcand for the better government of tho
pupils OF the Academy they shall adopt tho deme-
rit system which is SO successfully carried out III
that Institution, believing that il will insure that
discipline so requisite for success. Monthly circu
lars will be sent TO the parents and guardians OF the
pupils, showing their conduct and progress in stu
dies
IL 1t is the desire of the patrons of the Academy
the pupils will receive daily instruction in Tactics
The course of instruction will embrace the En-
gsli, Latin, French and Greek languages, a thor
ough course of Mathematics, Natural Philosophy
Chemistry, Rhetoric, Surveying and Engincering.
The following are the text books which will DO
principally used:
English Grammar, (Snth's.)
Blar's Rhetoric.
Chambers Hist. English Literature.
M''cheil's Geography, (naps will be required 10
be drawn.)
FRENcH-Bolman Levizac's French Grammar.
Gil Bias.
LArlN-Andren's and Stoddard's Latin Gran,2
mar, Andrews Latin Exercises, jacobs Latin
READER Cesar, Cooper's Virgil, Cicero's Ora,ions,
Cicero de Oratore, Horace, Livy, 1acius, Juve-
nal, Perseus.
GREEK-Sophoclcs, Greek Grammar and Exer
cises, Jacobs Greek Reader, Xenophon ANALYSIS.
Graca Majora, Homer.
MATHEMATIcs-Smith's and Dukes Arithme-
tic, Davies Bourdon, Davies Legendre, Smiths
Blot, analytical Gcomelry,) Dawes Descriptive,
Shades, Shadows and Perspective, Caught by Lee
ture,) Boucharlat's Calculus and Mechanics, Da-
vles' Surveying, and practice upon the field.
Omstead's Philosophy.
Comstocks Chemistry.
Malioh's Civil Engineering and Field Fortified
tons
Daily exercises in Spelling, Reading and Wri-
ting, and weekly exercises in Compassion.
JOHN II. JONES,
JOHN S. GAMBLE
THE Trustees of the Siaunon Academy having
received the most satisfactory evidence OF the ca
pacity of Messrs. JONES and GAMBLE to falfil all
the duties Of the professorships to which they have
been respectively appointed, take pleasure i'm re-
commencing their School TO the patronage of the
public.
1T is the purpose Of the Trustees TO give to Mes
Sis. JONES and GAMBLE all the aid in their mower
Tor the efficient management of the School. and
they have no doubt that the system Of instruction
and discipline will be entirely satisfactory to pa
rents and guardians.
SAMUEL CLARKE,
JAMES CRAwFoRD
Allen. III. III. STUART,
ADDISON WADpELL,
KENToN HARpER
GEO. NJ CocnRAN,
WM Frazier,
JAMES A. CocHRAK
john McCuE,
Trustees.
August 2, 1913.
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EXECUTORS SALE.

vENHE subscribers will offer at public sale nm
Thursday the Dist of September next at the
late residence of James Hunter, decd near Leba
non White Sulphur Springs, the following property,
VIZ Horses, Cattle. Sheep, Hogs, Grain, Hay,
one ihreshlpg Machine, two Wagons, one sett of
DiscKsmiths, Tools, Farming Utensils, Household
together with other articles too tedious to mention
derms.-A credit of twelve months will be civ
en- on All sums OF 50 and upwards; all sums under
that amount the cash will be required
JOHN HUNTER.
SAMUEL HUNTER, Executors OF
JAMES HUNTER, decd
n. Is. Those having claims against said estate
Will present them. Those knowing themselves in
debted will please call and make payment, as il is
indispensable that the estate be settled up as speed
NY as possible. j. III. r, :,
s: Ii. : i'N O'' VI ~ H. uecd'
August 30, 1S4S-3w.
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SCHOOL,.

M RS. JANE WERTENBAKER will open a
~ School for children on the first Monday of
September, in a very commodious room in the old
Bell Tavern.
Refer to Col. w. A. Bell, Rev. r. w Baily,
~. Stuart Esq, and VIM. Craig, Esq
August 80 lS1S@
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,.ro- 49, ITHACA, ". v. April 18th, lS47
~ III ne mon Specific is exhausted, also that
Ssii Tr 'scnants IN this county. There is quite
cNl ,oI ~, ana you will obligc us BIZ Forwarding a
package as soon as possible Iit would be agreeable
y1 "" p, mI sct as your general agents for this
.rbe shove :. oI. - SCHUYLER & CO."
AND orders constantly pouring in upon us fr ~,
tor. o. the Union Such letters The best ~
Prepared for the Proprietor and sold wboles,,o
and retail by J. KIDD g. C0'e'"ie
No. go, Wood street. Pitsburp. Pa
For sale also by ESKRIDGE s. CUSJLVcs
Sfuunton, Ia. ~
co. N: B.-Purchasers will please he particular
ead inquire for CDR. .WLane's Woym Specific,
or termyyge,H and take nothing else
August 80, iS4S,
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LENEVEiS HOTEL.

-T@N7aE--
'R'HE subscriber having taken the well known
House, IN Scottsvllle. (formcry kept by Mai.
Dyer.) takes this method Of informing his friends
and the public generally, that he is now prepared
to accommodate them in the best manner His
fable will be at ali times supplied with every va
riety the market afford. His BAR supplied
with Wines and Liquors of the best quality; and
his STABLE attended by careful and attentive Os-
oer' and Will be furnished with plenty OF Grain
and Hay. p. IENEVE
Bills moderate.
Scottsvie. August Is, lSlS=4t.
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THE
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.
Rev. R. II. PHILLIPS, A. NJ, Principal,
AND HEAD OF THE FAMILY.
j. G.. ENGLEBRECHT, Professor Of

j. &. ENGLEBRECHT, Professor Of
MUSIC IND BOI.4.N'Y.
v>f1E Principal will be assisted in other depart
ments by an able corps of experienced Female
Teachers.
The Principal has been induced to leave the
Furnishing Institute in Maryland over which he
has presided for the last ten years, by the convc-
ton that his sphere Of operation will be enlarged
and his means of usefulness increased-t!rc recen,
liberal expenditure of funds in adding to the com
fort of the pupils and identifying the grounds, and
the assurance of the cordial cooperation Oh the
trustees and friends, justify the Principal in this
expectation.
and ornamental branches pursued in Institutions vi
high standing and constituting thorough educa-
ton. Familiar Lectures illustrated by AN appara-
tus will form part Of the course. The Botany
class will have access TO of the extensive
and beautifully arranged Ilcrbariums of indigenous
plants in the Southern States
SESSIONS AND VAcATIoNs-'rhe academic wear
is divided into t,co Sessions. The winter session
commences the first "Wednesday in September
The summer session will commence the first Wed
nesday in February. Vacation July and August.
and two days at Christmas, Easter and Whiisun-
tide. Parents are earnestly requested To co operate
with in preventing interruptions in the course of
duties, SO destructive to habits of study and regular
progress, and in the end dscouraging to the pu-
pill.
ExPENsEs-( one-half in ndvancc). For board
Gncluding furnished rooms fuel and washing. } and
tuition, in the entire English course, with statona-
ry and use Of library, per session, $50.
,H,sic-Piano Organ, Guitar
or Harp, including vocal music, and of first
class instruments. per session, $50 90
French, Italian, Latin, Greek or German, 10 90
Drawing, Painting and Embroidery, each, 10 90
Ornamental Hair work, Is 90
Sacred Music and Books, Ga general exer-
cise) 5 90
The best advantages will be offered in the de-
parimen of Music, and the hours of practice super
intended by officer of the Institute
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AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.

oiiCE is hereby giveh, that on the Sis, day
OF August, inst, meeting will take place Of
the members of the above named Company at the
Common Hall of the town Of Staunton, for the pur-
pose OF organizing the Company under its charter
granted by the Legislature OF Virginia on tho 18th
OF March last. and OF choosing seven directors
q. X. SNAPP. T. j. NICHE
II. w. SHEFFEY b. CRAWFORD
w. Fl. HARTMAN, G. M. COCHRAN
a. III. II. STUART, j. A. COCHRAN
j.. l.. STEVENSON, j. A. HARTMAN
w. III. CARRIER.
August 23--tm.
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Camp .yzeeffa,s Notice.

A CAMP MEETING for the Augusta Crcut
A Methodist f.. Church, viii be held on the land
Mr.sJohn Splitter, about q miles North of Middle
brook, commencing On Friday the 9Th of Septem-
Der next.
August 30 lS4S
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NJ A RRIED.

On tho 9th inst, by the Rev. p. Shcklc Mr. AN
DREW PERRY, TO Miss PAMELA HoRN all Of Augusta
County.
On Tuesday the Oath inst, by the Rev S. j. Love-
Dr. WIN. McCHEsNEy, to Miss MARY CArHAstSE
daughter of Jacob Bay or, esq, all Of this county
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" d r 4 g. ".
Y aluaMe Land Coy Sale.

--efSe-
4 SHALL, on Saturday the 10th day of Septem
Der next, in front of the Court house in the town
OF Lexington, Rockbrdge county, proceed TO sell
at public auction, the valuable Tract of Land be-
longing TO the late William Finley, decd contain
Ing 3l3 ACRES. This land is situated in the
county of Rockbridgc, on the waters of Buffalo
creek, about three miles west of Lexington, and
near Zollman's Mills. II is watered by a fine
spring and running stream. A sufficient portion of
The Land is cleared, and :hcre is about 20 ores
OF good Meadow; The balance is well timbered.-
The buildings consist of good Log Dwelling
House, Barn and other out Houses.
The terms will be one fourth in hand, the bal
ance in one, two and three years. The purchaser
will be required to give bond and security for the
deferred payments, and the title retained until the
last paymen; is made.
Those wishing TO view the land will call on Mr..
Joseph A. Bell, who resides on the land or myself.
in Lexington. Possession will be given on the
day of sale.
WIN. G. LEWIS, Executor
of WV. FINtEY, rdec'd.
August "a, 1913. Prs. fee, $2.75.
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LOST.

IN the town Of Slaunton on Monday last, (cou-t
:. day2 sum of Money, supposed to be about
NINETY DOLLARS The finder will be liber-
ally rewarded and receive the thanks of the owner
by leaving it at this Office.
August 30.-lt
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NlRGlNlA:-A rules held in the Clerks or
~, nee OF The Circuit Superior Court of Law and
1913, III
John Hendren Elizabeth Bell Administrators wit h
the will annexed of James Bell, decd, and Ann
Bell, Administrators with the will annex ed of
Victor Bell, dec 'd-Plantiffs,
AGAINST
Lewis Wayand, high Sheriff of Augusta County
and as such, administrator with the will annexed
OF Mary Hendren, decd, and Oliver Hendren-
Defendants,
in CHANCERY
The Defendant, Oliver Hendren not having en-
.efea MS appearance and given security according
to the act of Assembly and the Rules ofthis Court.
and happening by satisfactory evidence that he is
not an Inhabitant of this Commonwealth It is or
dered, that the said Defendant do appear here ON
the first day of the next Term, and answer the bill
OF the Plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be
l 1S' inserted In some newspaper printed in
Staunton, for two months successfully. and pasted
at the front door Of the Court house.
Copy-Teste.
N. G. KINNEY, c. c.
August so, lS4S-2m.
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NOTICE

NsHE next regular meeting of the e'remperance
= Union" will be held at Mount Sidney. on the
1st Saturday in September, at o'clock, A. M.
s. X. TAYLOR, Sec'y
Aug. 90.
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VlRGlNlA:-At rules held in the Clerks or
flee of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, Monday the 9TH
of August, 1913,
Isaac White, Attorney for Jane Register, widow of
Hardiman Register, dec'd-PIaintiff,
AGAINST
Peter Lowrey, and Nicholas c. Kinney, receiver
oil the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry for Augusta County, in the case of White
VS. Moore's representatives, defendants,
IN CHANCERY
The defendant, Peter Lowrey, not having en-
tered his appearance and given security, according
to the act of Assembly, and the Rules of this
Court, and 1t appearing by satisfactory evdeace
that he is not an nhabiant of this Commonwealth :
1t IS ordered that the said Defendant do appear
here on the first day of the next Term, and an
swer the bill of the plaintiff; and that copy of
this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper
Prlnaed In Stanton, for two months successfully,
and posted at the front door of the Courthouse
Copy-Teste,
MICH. G.. KINNEY, c. C.
August %, lS4S.-2m
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VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks Of
flee of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, August the 9TH,
1913,
Catharne Peck Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Jacob Fackler, late Executor of Jacob Peck decd,
Isaac Fisher, and Hugh w. Shelley ,-Defen-
dants,
IN CHANCERY
The defendant Jacob Fackler, not having en-
tered his appearance and given security according
To Inc act OF Assembly, and the Rules of this Court
and 1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that he is
not an lnhabltant of this Commonwealth: 1t is or
dered, that the said defendant do appear here on
the first day of the next Term, and answer the
Dill OF the plaintiff; and that copy OF this order
be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed
IN Saunton, for two months successfully, and
posted at the front door of the Courthouse
A Copy--Teste,
MICH. G.. KINNEY, c. G.
August 23, 1S4S.-2m
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Painting and Paper-Hanging.
J. w. A II EFT,

WOULD respectfully inform The citizens of
otaunton and vIncinity, that he has located
himself in this place, where he will carry on the
HOUSE, SIGN, & ORNAMENTAL PAINT,
ING & PAPER HANGING, in all their various
branches.
Mr. A: is also prepared to manufacture Block
Letter, PLAIN, Ornamental and Transparent Signs.
atthe shortest notice, and in the exquisite style
FROM long experience in the above named bu-
siness, he feels confident in OFFERING himself for the
patronage of the public. All kinds of Paper Hang
Ing and Glazing done reasonable terms and at
the shortest notice.
The best reference given if required Room op-
posite the Virginia Hotel
Staunton, Aug. so, IS4S-lm.
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NEW BOOKS

4 EFT T. r S from Italy The Alps and the
80 Rhine, by j. Il. Headley The Middle King
dom; a Summer in Scotland, by Jacob Abbott
Life Of the Chevalier Bayard, by Smms A PHI,
Sfmage TO the Holy Land, by Lamartnc Hall
Hours, with the best authors The Sacred Noun
tains, by Headley Sanford and Merton; An f.pi-
tome of the Bible, by Mrs. Rivcs DAubipne's
Life of Cromwell; Amelias Poems; Provefbia.
Philosophy; The Flower Vase; The Fables OF
Flora, &c.-Also variety of new Novels. Wors-
ted and Perforated Paper just received and for sale
by ROBERT COVAN,
August 9.
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NOTICE..

'H'ilE subscriber having returned from Mexico.
~ oilers his services TO the public in the SAD
DING BUSINESS. He will always have ON
Rand supply to meet the wants of all. lie offers
great Inducements TO purchasers His establish
ment is at Mays old store.--Call and see him
CHARLES II. BALL.
August so, lS4S.
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ATTENTION, STAuNTON LIGHT INFANTRY

Ut DNTIVVj DIHUNIUN DTUHT INF iNT I'M
sakADE at your usual place OF meeting on
Saturday next the 2nd OF September at half
past clock, p M, arms &C., in order for inspec-
ton-Snmmer dress
me company are notified that at this muster,
oy order Of Colonel Baldwin, an election will be
ne'd TO supply the vacancies Of Captaincy and LIST
EiGu'enancy--the latter occasioned by resignation
OF Junior lst Lieutenant Clarke.
Aug 80, 1S1s '''eU''