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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
SANDS SARSAPARILLA.

FOR THE REMOVAL AND PERMANENT
CURE OF ALL DISEASES ARISING
FROM AN IMPURE STATE OF
THE BLOOD OR HABIT OF
THE SYSTEM, VIZ:
Scrofula, or Kings EriI, Rheumatism, Obsai,,ate
CufdncOus EruptiOns, Pin,pies, or P,tstules on
the face, Btotches, Bilcs, Chronic sore eues.
Ring UOrm on Tettcr, Scatd Head. En-
krgement aad pain IN hc bones and
joints, Stubborn Ulcers, Syphil;tic
Symptoms, Sctdtica Lumbago, and
diseases a,ising from an ,njudi-
cious use ofJIercmy, .Asci,es,
or Dropsy, Exposure or I'M
prudence an life; Also,
Chronic Constitutional
Disorders
THIS MEDICINE has acquired a very extended and
IL established reputation wherever il has been used
based entirely on MS own merits which its superior eff
hcacy has alone sustained. The potent sinpes of
the vegetable kingdom united in this
and the combination is such that one mobiles and i'm
proves the other, and under name of Sands Sarsa
paria IS presented compound differing entirely in its
character aud properties from any other preparations
and unrivailed in It's operation the system when Ia
boring under disease IL is put up in highly conccn-
tra.d form FOR convenience and portability, and when
Diluted according TO the directions, each bottle will
make SIX times the quantity, equal to quart and
then superior in medicinal to the various prepare.
lions bearing the name
REMARKABLE CURE OF SCROFULA.
The attention of the reader called TO the following
astonishing cure of scroiua by the Sands Sarsa
parilla:
"This is 10 certify that have colorcd woman who
has been afflicted for the last five years with scrofua
and all the rcmdics used had effect in arrcstng the
progress OF the complaint; the contrary constant
ly grew worse; and after cxpending between 10 and
SSo with physicians besides using other popular rem
cdics without success till the disease had eaten away
the Cartilage OF her made its appearance vari.
Gus parts of her body and had finally CONNIE nced its
ravages in the roof Of her mouth
In this dreadful situation, with the prospect of cath
staring her IN the face stated her TO Mr. DISCS
way the agent for Sands Sarsaparilla in Ncwburn N.
u, ny whom was advised that article and 10
my surprise and that of ncighbors whom her case
was known, after using l-2 bottles she was restored
10 perfect health and that in the space of three weeks
and was able 10 work in two weeks from the time she
commenced taking it,
In witness of the truth of which statement have
hercunto affixed my name this 18th day of September
1877 JOSEPU McCOCrrER %
North OF Ncuse River. Craven Co. n. G..
For farther particulars and conclusive evidence of its
superior value and efficacy, pamphlets which may
be obtained of Agents gratis
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail. by A. b. &
d. SANDS, Wholesale Druggists 100 Fulton St. cor
ner Of William. New York
Sold also by Druggists generally throughout the Uni
ted States. Price s per bottle six bottles for So.
Agent in Staunton, DIR. E. BERKELEY.
Feb. 10, lS4S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

VIRGINIA AT Circuit Superior Court o.
Law and Chancery held for Augusta County
at the Courthouse, on Saturday the 2Olh day OF
November, lS47.
John and Franklin McCue--Plaintiffs,
Franklin Il. Geigcr, Royal Parish and Thomas l..
-Deiendants.-And
Vincent Il. Geger, and George III. Geiger, an in
FAINT who sues by John Churchman his next
frend-Plantiffs,
Franklin II. Geiger, Nicholas c Kinney, trustee.
&c.-Deiendants.
IN CHANCERY.
And it is further adjudged, ordered and decrecd
that Master Commissioner, Samuel Clarke, state
and settle the account of John B. Baldwin as Ad-
ninistrator Of George Geger, decd, and that said
Commissioner convene by notice and publication all
the creditors of the estate of George Geiger decd
and that he report account of all the outstanding
unsatlsed debts liabilities of the estate and their
respective priorites and dignities; and that said
Commissioners also state and settle the account of
Breeze johnson as trustee of Franklin Il. Geiuer,
having IN like manner convened all the creditors
whose debts are secured by the trust deed, the a.
mount OF whose claims the Commissioner will also
report and that said Commissioner also state and
settle the account of Franklin Il. Geiger with the
estate OF George Geiger, decd. and that he make
report OF said accounts to this court in order TO a
further and final decree, together with any other
matter specially stated deemed pertinent by himself
or required by the parties to be so stated.
An eXtract-Teste.
n. G. KINNEY, C. C.
February 9, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.

WE will offer for sale, by way of public auc-
ton, on the premises, on Thursday the Oil,
day OF March next, the several tracts of Land OF
when Jacob Judy died seized, situated on the road
leading from Brownsburg TO Cedar Grove Mill, in
,he county OF Rookbridge, supposed to contain a
2O6 Acres.
lhls land lies well, and is well watered. The
IRA buildings consist of good B r G. K
EHM DWELLING HOUSE, & KITCHEN
- "a good large double Barn, together with
all the necessary out houses.-There are now about
eight or ten acres of good Meadow, never falling
stream OF water running through it, sufficient to
water the same. There is never failing spring of
excellent water near the dwelling also good
young orchard.
Also, another Tract of Land containing 65 acres,
about one mile distant from the former tract; about
one.third Of which is cleared, the balance well
numbered. The land will be sold in gross and not
by the acre. and the quantity of land will DO ascer-
tanned by the day of sale
TERMS OF sale.
One-iourth Of the purchase money will be re-
qulred In hand, the residue in three equal annual
instruments. Bond and security will be required
for the deferred payments, and the title retained as
further security until the purchase money is paid
JOHN FIREBAUGH, !
ROB'T ID. ANDERSON, Ex'ors.
VIM. M. GOLD,
Feb. Q, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
South River LAND at Auction

'B>ilE subscriber. agent for the heirs Of Benia
n min Hall, decd, and as Trustee in deed Of
trust executed by Arch'd A. Hall, will, on Satur
day the / tn day of March next, offer for sale at
public auction. On the premises,
Tract of AGO Acres of Land
lying on the east side OF the South River, about
five miles above Waynesborough. This tract lies
adjacent TO, and Immediately below the valuable
tract on which Capt. ArcI'd A. Hall formerly resi-
ded, and adjoins the lands OF G.. b. Stuart, Mr..
Fitch and others
This tract is bounded by the South River for
some four or five hundred yards, and there is upon
1t one OF the largest and finest Springs in the coun-
ty of Augusta.-There are some fifteen or twenty
Cor probably morel acres of cleared land on the
tract, but no buildings OF any kind. The residue
is heavily timbered-The soil of a large portion of
the tract is Of goou quality.
If desired il can be divided 10 suit purchasers
ALIEN. III. III. STUART.
Feb 9, lS4S.
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NEW FIRM.

R F. GRAHAM has associated in business
with him, WIN. +. SMITH, commencing on
the lOth OF January, 1913. The business will be
conducted under the firm of Graham & Smith
They will also carry on the Tanning business un-
der the same firm They hope, by strict attention
to business. TO merit the patronage of their friends
and the public generally. They will take in ex-
change for Goods and Leather all kinds of country
produce, Hides and Bark
GRAHAM & SMITH
Jan. 90, lS48.
~ B.-They expect TO employ in the Tanning
business the best workmen the country affords. who
will pay strict attention to that branch of their but
SlneSs. G. SIS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
TO CONTRACTORS.

'ENliE undersigned will receive sealed proposals
"a until 10 O'Clock on Friday the 3lst day of
March next, for tho erection o. two additional
buildings, at the Western Asylum, at Stanton
Plans and specifications will be ready for the in
spec'ion Of contractors on the Goth day of March
next, and can be seen on application to Thomas r.
Blackburn, Architect, residing at the Asylum
The sum of $50, 900 has been appropriated for the
erection of these buildings. We are authorized 10
advance 81 ,OGO to the contractor who undertakes
the whole. or in proportion to the amount of
his contract. his entering into bond with security
for the faithful discharge OF his contract The sub
sequert payments will be prompt
ROBERT S. BROOKE.
LEVI l.. STEVENSON,
MICH. G.. KINNEY.
Er Committee.
January &c. lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

'9NHE parties in this cause are hereby notified
that have appointed Monday the 9th day of
March next, to take The accounts required by the
above order, al my office in the town of S,aun,on.
and the creditors of George Geiger decd, as also
the creditors Of Franklin II. Geger whose claims
are secured in the deed OF trust above mentioned.
are requested on that day to exhibit the evidence
of their respective claims.
SAMUEL CLARKE, NJ Com'r.
Staunton, Feb. 9. 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
A G 4 n C Y

FENflE subscriber having obtained an agency fur
selling manufactured tobacco, and having just
received 10 whole and hale Boxes of various brands
from the best Lynchburg, DanvilIe and Richmond
Factories. at prices from 10 to SO cents for Saun-
der's Gold Leaf. Merchants and dealers are res
pectfnly invited to call and examine the qualities
and prices before purchasing
ALSO, Logan's Superior Spanish and hal
Spanish Segars, Principe do, Rifle do, Castillo
do, Havana do, SC, &C., all which will be sold
at Factory prices. JNO BRANDEBURG.
Opposite the Spectator Office
Staunton, Sept. Is 1917.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
THE BEST YET.

Mo GU S HI 81 G.
4 AS just received superior lot of Segars, con-
s'sting, in part, of the following:
Principe, La Norma, Pantla, Casadore, Rera-
liza, Eagle, Spanish, halfSpanish and Tobies
Also, superior lot of Smoking Tobacco. Pipes
and Stems, at his OLD STAND,
No s, Cheaper Side,
Feb. 2, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
FOR SALE

WE have in store and offer for sale on the best
w terms for Cash or to punctual customers -
5000 lbs. prime new Bacon.
5000 lbs do Laguira Coffee.
$500 lbs. Superior Brown Sugar
500 lbs. do. Crushed do
800 lbs. do Pulv'd. do.
Terce new Rice.
hid and Terces good Molasses.
50 bushels Dry Apples.
500 lbs. TallOw Candles.
80 sacks Liverpool Sat.-Besides
so pieces rs and a Bro Sheetngs.
so do new style Prints, very cheap, and
many other styles of New Goods, which, together
with all our Stock on hand, will be offered at very
reduced prices for Cash or produce.
WHITE s. co.
Stanton, Feb. 16, 1918.
IT, Democrat please copy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS.

I .ONG RED BEET, Early Turnip rooted
kA Beet; Six weeks, White Kidney. and Lima
Beans; Early York and Large Drumhead Cab.
bage; Early Horn Carrot Long Green and Early
Frame Cucumber; Royal Cabbage Lettuce: Sill
We! Skin Onion Landre;h's extra carly carly
frame, Royal Dwarf Mayrowiat, Blue Imperial
and bishops Dwarf Prolific Peas; Mammoth
Pumpkin; Long Scarlet. and Red Turnip Radish !,
Early Bush Squash Red Top Turnip; Early
Corn. Sc, sc. Flower Seed, for sale by
ROBERT CCWAN.
Stanton Feb lG ioIS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
BRANDRETH'S PILLS.

INSANITY All diseases, even INSANITY and
lrrltability Of temper, proceed from depraved or
corrupt humors, which, circulating with the blood
occasion pain and discord in the human fame 1t
is clear, that, by perseverance in the use of Bran
dreth's Vegetable Universal Pills, which is one of
the very best, and only proper purgative medicine,
insanity and lrrtabiliy of temper can be cured. as
well as all other diseases depending upon the pure
ness of the circulating fluid, the blood
Brandreth'sV Vegetable Universal Pills are known,
by the experience of thousands, to perfectly cleanse
the blood from all foulness, remove every morbid
affection, and renovate weak and enfeebled co,sti
tutions to perfect health and viyor
Their acknowledged innocence makes them saf,
through every period Of existence, from infancy to
old age.
No extra care in either dress or diet is required
when they are used.
BEWARE OF coUNTERrEITs!
The genuine Brandreh Pills can be obtained at The
fo!to,cing places:
William Kyle, Stanton: w w KING. wavncsbo-
rough; William VI. Bell, Churchville; r. A. Hciskel
Lebanon White Sulphur Springs; j. II. Cyrcle Par.
nassus II. McsscTsmith, Mt. Scion: Tyre Maupin
Mt Sidney; James NJ. Stout, New Hope; D. & w
Whitmore Mt. Meridian Il. +. Graham, Greenvillc
Jas. ). Guy, Decriicld; McGuliu, s. Co., Midway
Col. w III. Allen, Green Valley, Bath Co: John T.
Dickinson, Marlborough Springs; Crawford, & Co
Warm Springs, and Henry MILLER. Cedar Creek. w
NJ Douglas, Mt. Scion: Hobbs Taylor Valley Mills
Feb. 10 1919
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
LIBRARY FOR SALE.

Ky an order of the Staunton Lyceum adopted on
the 18th instant, their Library will be offered
at public auction, and the undersigned were ap-
pointed a committee to conduct the sale. 1t will
Jake place at the Court house on Friday the 18th
gay OF March next. The Library comprises a
,alge NUMBER OF standard works in the various de-
gartments of History, Biography, Politics, Science
roe'fy, travels, &c, &c. 1t is rare that such an
opportunity offers of procuring valuable literary
works. The terms of sale will be CASH.
,ED N0TICE.-The committee are instruct
90 TO call on all persons having in their possession
any OF the volumes of this Library, to return the
same forthwith either to the committee or TO the
Clerk of the county court.
WM. FRAZIER,1
ID. FUBTZ Comm
s,.. T., 90 N. K. TROUT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

VIRGINIA:-At rules held in the Clerks Of
flee of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, on Monday the 9TH
day of February lS46
George w. Hull and John B. Breckenridge, late
Merchants and partners, trading under the firm
OF Hull and MISUNDERSTANDING,
VIM. Guy, Administrator Of William Nj. Hodge
deceased and A. NJ. Barnett, which said VIM
M. Hodge and A. Nj. Barnett were late part
ners trading under the firm of Hodge and Barnett
Defendants.
IN CHANCERY
The Defendant, A. Nj. Barnett, not having en-
tered his appearance and given security according
to the act of Assembly and rules of this Court and
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that he is not
an inhabant of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered
that said Defendant do appear here on the LIST Mon
day in May next and answer the Plaintiffs bill !;
and that copy Of this order be published in some
newspaper published in the Town Of Stanton fol
two months successfully, and posted at the front
door of the Court house.
Copy-Teste
n. G.. KINNEY, Clerk.
February l6, 1S46.-2m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks OF
flee of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, on Monday the 7th
day of February. lS4S.
Hugh j. Crawford and Mary l.. Sewers in their
own right and as Executors of John c. Sewers,
and others-Plaintifis,
AGAINST
Wade Ii. Heiskell, VIM. w. Donaghe and others
Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendant, Wade III. He;skell, not having
entered his appearance and given security accord
ing to the act of Assembly and rules of this Court,
appearing by satisfactory evidence that he is not
ait inhabitant of this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered
that said Defendant do appear here on the first
Monday in May next and answer the Plaintiffs
bill, and that copy of this order be published in
some newspaper published in the Town Of Staun-
ton for two month successfully, and posted at the
front door Of the Court house.
A Copy-Teste
N. c. KINNEY, Clerk
February Is, lS4S.-2m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

PUBLIC SALE or LAND.
Nl&Al2 ExInlSZlLlSIgOWNo
-SsI6S-
H>HE subscriber will sell at public auction, on
= Saturday The 25h dag Of March neat,
TRACT OF LAND,
in the county of Rockingham, lying on branch
leading to Cub Run, adjoining the lands of Joseph
Billhimer, Mrs. Peale and David Eiler, containing
IAJ or ING Acres,
being part OF the ''IIome Tract of Land belong
ing to John Koontz, SEN, decd. The land is in
fine state of cultivation. with cleared land enough
for comfortable farm the balance of the land is
well timbered. The whole Tract is well watered,
there being two never falling springs on it, and
stream running through 1t, ailording opportun-
ty OF making as much good watered meadow as
might be wished for. Nearly the whole Tract is
under fence, and presents considerable Inducements
to any one wanting farm Of this size. The neigh
borhood is of the best in the county.
Also, at the same time, will be sold another
Tract OF Land, containing by recent survey,
i2G Acres,
adjoining the lands Of Enos keezle, Jas. Laird and
Andrew Bertram. The Improvements on this
Tract consist of small DWELLING HOUSE,
good Spring house, and frame ola Barn. On
thIS Tract there also several never falling
Springs of water, which will afford the making of a
sufiicency ofgood meadow an object OF easy at
tainment. This tract is also in fine condition, with
about 90 or 10 acres cleared and the balance very
well tImSered. 1t is immediately on the public
road, and also in first rate neghborhood.
0o- Conditions, which will be very easy and ac-
commodating. made known on the day of sale. If
not convenient TO the purchaser no part of the pur
chase money will be required the day of sale
the purchaser giving, of course, bond and security
Tor the payment of the money. Further particulars
made known on the day of sale.
Any person wishing TO view either of the above
described Tracts of Land, can do SO previous to
the day of sale. by calling the subscriber, resi-
ding in Keezletown
90 The sale will take place at the house of the
widow Koontz in Keezletown
PETER KOONTZ, Executor
OfJoHN KooNrz, SEN, dec'd
Feb. %, IS4S.-ts.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
EXECUTORS SALE OF LAND.

rsZ@l~
WE will offer at public sale, on Tuesday the
w 2lst day of March next, on the premises, a
Plantation containing about
100 ADDRESS,
lying branch of the Long Meadow Run, in
Augusta County. adjoining the land of John Nc
Cue, Esq, and others. This land lies well about
IS acres of which are cleared and well tmbered,
and every field can be SO arranged as to have wa
ter In 1t. The Improvements are tolerable
log Dwelling House
and Barn, Orchard, &c., and first rate Spring of
never falling water near the house.
Any person wishing TO view the land before day
Of sale will be shown it by calling either of the
subscribers, one of whom lives near, and the other
i'll WayIesborough.
The terms of sale will be one-thrd of the pur-
chase money in hand, and the balance in three equal
annual payments. JACOB conner,
GEORGE BAYLOR,
Executors of Geo. NJ. Conner, decd
Feb. 2, lS4S.-tds
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

VIRGlNlA:-At rules held in the Clerks or
flee OF the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, on Monday the 9TH
day day Of February, 1913.
Sally Beard-Plainuff,
AGAINST
Jacob Accord and Sally his wife. John Accord and
Peter Accord in their own right and as Execu-
tors of Christian Accord, decd, and John S.
MISUNDERSTANDING.
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendants Jacob Accord and Sarah his wife,
not having entered their appearance and given
rty according TO the act of Assembly and rules Of
this Court, and it appearngb by satisfactory evidence
that they are not inhabitants of this Common
wealth 1t is ordered that said Defendants do appear
here on the first Monday in May next and answer
the Plaintiffs bill and that copy of this order
be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published
in the Town Of Stanton for two months successive
y and posted at the front door of the Court, house
A Copy-Teste.
n. G. KINNEY, C. C.
February l6, IS4S-2m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

VIRGINIA At rules held in the Clerks Of
flee of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, on Monday the 7th
day Of February, IS4S.
George Nj. Hartman, Administrator of Josiah M.
Johnston-Plaintif,
AGAINST
Jacob Keiser, and George w. Mowry, Adminstra
tors OF Francis Johnston, deceased, James Cum
minis and Elizabeth his wife, and others-Defen-
dants.
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendants, James Cummins and Isabella
his wife, not having entered their appearance and
given security according TO the of Assembly and
rules of this Court, and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that they not inhabitants of this Com
monwealth: 1t is ordered that said Defendants dc
appear here on the first Monday in May next and
answer the Plaintiffs bill and that copy Of
this order be published in some newspape publish
ed in the Town of Saunton, and posted at the front
door of the Court house.
A COpy-Teste.
n. G.. KINNEY, Clerk
February I6 1S1S DIM
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
NOTICE..

fEEliE subscriber has received a very large stock
o? most desirable FALL. AND WINTER
GOODS, which he offers at unusually low prices
He will feel obliged to his friends for call.
j. b. BRECKfNRlDGE
Y. S.-'Several hundred bushels of good Rvs
wanted. j. i. 8.
January 3, 1913.
Democratic banner., 1848-07-03
EVOLUTION.

We,c1p no. know when we. have been
more sstot ned than by the open and un-
qualified avowal Of the New York Express
that, 'GG C,ngsess is to be The G'Oerawent
under Gen. TAYLOR, to securing that. Con-
|gress al our efforts must bsbent."
We give it precisely as we find it quoted
in the National Intelligencer, italics and
all.
Look at it, ye men ofsthe south. and
weigh it well. CONGRESS IS TO BE
THE GOVERNMENT UNDER GEN.
TAYLOR"
President Log is TO be given to this Union
by the Wings, who is TO sit still. with his
arms folded, and see the constitution, which
he has sworn to support, overturned; and
Congress is to be FIJI government!
Where will under such circumstances be
the compromises of that glorious instru'
ment? Trodden under foot, and the dear
est rights of the South crushed, and crush.
ed forever. Washington Union.