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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

VIRGINIA At rules held in the Clerks OF
v flee of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, Monday the 4th
day of September, 1913,
William Craig, and Matthew Blair,-Plaintifs,
AGAINsT-Upon a bill of Review,
John Blair, and Edwin III. Jordan, trustees of VIII
liam Donoho, William G. Adams, Francis NJ
Gcosby. James Points, assignee in Bankruptcy,
of said William Donoho, Benjamin III. McGru-
der, James w. Mason g, Co, Michael CARRIER,
William w. Donaghe, Armstcad NJ. Mosby,
John b. breckenridge, Alexander III. III. Stuart,
President of the Board of Visitors of the Virgin
ia Institution for the Education of the Deaf, Dumb
and of the Blind, and Sampson Eagon,-Defen-
dants,
IN CHANCERY
The Defendant Francis NJ. Goolsby, not having
entered his appearance and given security, accord
ing TO the act of Assembly. and the Rules of this
Court, and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that he is not an nhabitant of this Commonwealth:
1t is ordered, that the said Defendant do appear
here on the first day of the November Term next,
and answer the bill Of the plaintiff; and that copy
of This order be forthwith inserted in some newspa-
per printed in Stanton, for two months successive
ly and posted at the front door of the Court house
A Copy-Teste.
MICH. G.. KINNEY, c. c.
September u. jS4S-2n
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We learn from reliable authority that the Rev.
GEO. JoNxIN. ID. d., of Easton, Pa, and late Pre-
sideut of Lafayette College in that place, has ac
copied the Presidency of Washington College, Va,
aud will enter on tho duties of his office in few
weeks.
We copy the following notice of the Commence
mont of lafayette College. over which DIR. Junkin
lately presided, from the presbyterian :"
The annual commencement Of this Institution
took place at Easton, Pennsylvania, on Wednes-
day. both inst. Tho graduating class consisted Of
twenty four young gentlemen, OF whom sixteen
have the ministry Of the gospel in view. Their
speeches were characterized by ability, soundness
Of sentiment, and maturity of thought.
During the exercises the Hon. James M. Por-
ter President of the Board Of Trustees, announced
that the Rev. DIR. Junkin, who had presided over
the Institution with great ability for sixteen years.
with the exception Of short temporary absence
while he was President of Miami University, had
resigned his post as Principal; and that temporary
arrangements had been made for supplying the va =
cancy IN the department OF instruction by the APP
pointment of Washington Mccartney, Esq, for
merly Professor of Mathematics in the College, to
deliver a course of lectures on Mental and Moral
Philosophy, the government of the College devolv-
ing, In the meantime, on the Rev. u. w. Nassau,
tho Vice President of the Faculty.
The connection of DIR. Junkin with this Iustitu-
ton has been distinguished by great energy and
selfsacrce, and was the means of attracting to it
considerable body of students, besides procuring
for it the pecuniary gifts of efficient friends abroad
His influence over his pupils was great and sal
utary, and their attachment to him was strikingly
evinced this last occasion of his official duties.
His Baccalaureate address 10 the graduating class
was characterized by great tenderness of feeling,
and the al the close was affecting in the eX-
tTcme. The whole body of the students crowded
around him, and while they wrung his hand in
parting, the faces Of those manly and ingenious
youths were suffused with tears. 1t was evident
that they regarded him rs beloved father.
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NOTICE,

ygHiE subscriber, grateful for the patronage here
Il tOfore extended TO him as SGcieiier and Harness
maker, would respectfully inform his friends and
the public generally, that he continues the above
mentioned business at his old stand where he will
always be prepared TO furnish all articles in his
line made Of the best materials, and in the neates
manner.
lie would likewise inform the public that he has
become the proprietor of the TAN YARD former
ly owned by his Father, and will carry the
Tanning Estlsfscss
extensive scale.
From his knowledge of the business, and n de
termination TO keep the best workmen, he can
safely promise the public with good leather of ali
kinds.
He will be pleased to exchange Leather, Shoes,
!Saddicry and harness, for Hides and Bark
GEORGE w. DEAL.
Waynesboro', Sept. Is, lS4S.-2n,
Dem copy.
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From, the Richmond (Ky.> Chronicle, Sept. 30.
DIED, at the residence of f. l.. Shack lford ESQ.
on Sunday morning last after proracted illness. Will
BAILEY, infant of John L. aud Harriet Ii. Camp
bell,-aged 10 months and IL days.
The follow ing beautiful lines written by friend and
dedicated to the parents of the deceased Willie are
bcftting obituary Of the innocent little babe
WEEP Oh, heart stricken ones. would not seek
To stay the tears, the holy tears ye shed,
For yon sweet bud of promise, all too fair
To bloom in earthly bower. cen though the chords
OF Love Parental Love, that drew him close
To your fond hearts, be strained TO bursting. No
The sympathy the world bestows, but tears
the healing wound afresh, and conures up
The shade Of buried griefs. Not such
The sympathy bring. IT'S but tear
Upon the grave of blighted hope: sigh
That ono young and fair should die:
full and aching heart for those bcret
Ofthat bright, living gem, that glttcrcd
In their cup OF Joy, and then was not
But God wills not that should seek home
On Earth, and garnish il with heavenly gems;
Or that we leave those ncver-faling founts
Where ''drnking thirst not - and turn TO seek
Earih's dancing mirage, which but fades and leaves
4 fearful thirst that only God can qucnch
In his pure fountain Of Eternal Love.
Then keep not back the tears We fam would shed
For "Jcsus wept-but look above behold
Yon choir of angels welcome to their band
Your angel Willie clothed in heavenly garb
With crown and harp of gold and hear him raise
His tiny voice, and mingle with the swell
And cadence of the Heavenly host. All fair
And passing beautiful he seems. Deaths mark
Has left his check and brow, and God has placed
His signct there. Yc would not wish him back,
For fearful panSs bcset the path of life,
And tits the choicest boon that Hcav'n bcstows
To die ere Earth and sin have left their faint,
Their fearful faint upon tn immortal soul.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
VALUABLE
" alter Power and Saw MiM
FOR SALE.

n pursuance of authority given us by Michael
- Whtmore and A. II. Givens, we will, on Sat
urday The Dist day Of October neat, on the premi-
SEES, proceed TO sell WATER POWER, sufli-
cicnt for the most extensive machinery, situated in
Rockingham County on the North River Of Shen-
andoah, at place called SCOTS fording, short
distance below the confluence of The Middle with
the said North River. There are upwards of four
Acres OF ground attached 10 it, on which is erected
good dam, Saw Mill and comfortable Dwelling
with sutiiciency OF garden. lots. &c Il is ac-
eesslble from all points, and is good location for
Merchant Mill. 1t is more than probable that the
Shenandoah River Company will open the river by
1.-THE title will be directed TO be made by the
Chancery Court of Rockingham County.
iERNs.-Ihe costs of sale TO be paid in hand
and the deferred payments TO be equal instamenrs,
at g, IL, l9 and "A months with good security.
DAVID S. YOUNG,
MICH. X. TROUT.
Stanton Va, Sept. 81, lSis.-tds
~ Harrisonburg Republican publish till day
of sale.
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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, Monday the 4th
day of September, 1913,
Nicholas G. Kinney, Receiver of the Circui, SUI
perior Court of Law and Chancery for Augusta
County Plaintiff,
AGAINST
John Kaaizman,--Hefendant
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendant, John Kaufman, not having elia
tered his appearance and given security, according
to the act Of Assembly, and the Rules Of this Court
ard it appearing by satisfactory evidence that he s
no inhabitant OF this Commonwealth 1t is ordered
that the said defendant do appear here the frs.
day of the November Term next, and answer the
bill of the Plaintiff; and that copy efhs order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in
Staunton, for two months SUCCESSFULLY, and posted
at the front door of the Courth house
A Copy-'Teste.
MICH. G.. KINNEY, C. c.
September 6, lSiS-2m
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MARBLE YARD.

TINE Subscriber has just returned from New
Il York, where he purchased quantity of
ITALIAN AND AMERICAN MARBLE,
suitable for HEAD STONES, TOMB-TOPS,
MONUMENTS, MANTELS, &c, and he takes
this method Of informing the citizens of Augusta
and the adjoining counties that he has opened a
Marble Shop at the old Bell Tavern, where he will
execute TO order and with neatness and despatch
any work that he may be called upon to do The
charges will be moderate, and persons desiring such
kind of work are requested to give him call, as
he assures them no one shall be dissatisfied either
with his work or price.
JOHN KELLY.
Staunton, Oct. 4, 1913.
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WAYNESR0ROUGH,

FH7IIE subscriber is just now receiving n very
H. fine Stock OF Goods, selected with great care
in the Philadelphia market, and goods, parc-
ularly in that market, were unprecedenedly cheap,
he is determined to sell at short profits His stock
is well worth the attention Of all who need any fit
ting up this fall
In the assortment will be found low priced me
dium and super super Wool dyed black s other Co
lored Cloths, aDG so Of Cassimeres; Saitine,ts,
Sleeps Gray and 81 heavy Cloths good quality,
every cheap" for mems every day wear, and for
servants.
Also, Boois--coarse, coarse fine, and fine, for
Men and Boys.
LADIES' WEAR.-A fine variety Dress
Goods suitable for the season. viz: Alpacas. black
Plaid and Mode, Camelions, Lamertiau Plads,
Orleans Do, black and fancy colored Silks.-Su-
peTior and common Kid Slippers. Cater Boots,
Hosiery, SC, Sc.
DANIEL FISHBURN.
Sept. 81, 1845-3w.
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FORM OF PROXY.

Know all men by these presents, that we, the
subscribers, being Stockholders in the Valley Turn
pike Company, do hereby constitute and appoint
A. B our true and lawful attorney and proxy +,
to represent each Of us in all general meetings Of
the Stockholders of said Company, held from and
after the date hereof, when we not personally
present, Cor represented by Some other proxy Of a
subsequent dae,) with full power and authority at
such general meetings TO give such vote or votes,
and to do such act or acts as each of us could give
do as a member Of said general meetings, if we
were personally present-and we do hereby rahfy
and confirm, whatever vote votes, act or acts our
said attorney may lawfully give or do for US. in
pursuance of the authority hereby conferred him.
Witness our hands and seals this - day Of Sep
TENDER, lS48
Sig. of Witness Sub Names. No. OF Shares.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

TE7HE general meeting of the Stockholders of the
n Valley Turnpike Company will be held at
Middetown on the 18th Thursday in October (tho
26th.)
There will be meeting of the President and
Directors of said Company, on the 25tb Of October
at Midd!etown. full attendance of the Board is
earnestly desired.
By order Of the President
]. S. CALVERT, Treas. s. CPk V. T. G..
Oct T. lS4S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
160th Reg. Va. Militia.
Q II ID f. RS No. Z.

OR ID f. r. No T.
A VACANCY having occurred in the office Of
L Lieutenant Colonel of the Regiment, by the
resignation of 1t. Col. VIM. A Bell it is ordered
that the commissioned officers of the several com
panies composing the Regiment and others there
TO attached, assemble in the town of Staunon, the
place of training for the officers of the regiment on
Monday the 23d day of October, 1913, for the pur-
pose of holding an election to supply said vacancy
In the absence OF Major McCue, Capt. Burke
will furnish copy of this order TO each officer com
handing company in the I'd Battalion, and Capt
Sterrett will perform the like service in the list
Battalion.
Officers commanding companies will give notice
of this order to the commissioned officers attached
to their respective companies. BY order of the
Colonel. J. l.. PEYTON, Adj. l6Oth Reg.
Sept. 20, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

EEVER AND AGUE, and Bilious complaints.
- Although long known as sovereign remedy
Tor chronic cases of Hepaiic arrangement, the pro
prietors of DR.. MLano's Liver Pills were not pre-
pared for the following gratifying evidence OF ita
capacity and curative powers in Ague and Fever,
and Bilious complaints
"MADrsoNDuRe, Nov. Is, 1917.
"Messrs. Kidd & Co-Bbout one year ago ]
was laborlng under very severe attack Of Aguo
and Fever, but by the use Of M'Laue's Liver Pills
was soon restored to perfect health believe
them to be the best medicine for Bilious complaints
tina; has ever been offered for sale in this section Of
the country. JAMES SHARPE"
Prepared for the Proprietor and sold wholesale
and retail by J. KIDD s. Co.
No. go, Wood street. Pittsburg. Pa
.. For sale also by ESKRIDGE s. CUSHING,
Staunton, ~.
Oct. 4, tS4S.
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NOVICE.

vENIlE subscriber having sold his entire stock Of
IL Goods at Fishersville, TO Mr.. John F.. Morris,
who will succeed him 10 business al The old stand .
and moved to his Farm about two miles distant,
respectfully informs all those indebted to him either
by bond open account, TO call at his residence and
settle their respective dues. He is extremely anx
ious to close up soon possible, and can devote
his time TO that business until The first Of Novem-
Der, after which all his papers will be placed in O.
Their hands for collection. ii 1Cord 10 The ,oise is
sufficient SAMUEL b. BROWN.
Oct 1-3t
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STOVES! STOVES!!

'H'HE subscriber has just received from the city
OF Baltimore, fine assortment OF STOVES;
such as Parlor, Cooking and Template Stoves
which he solicis the public to cali and see. He
has also on hand general assortment of Tin and
Copper Ware.
Il. +. POINTS.
Stattnton, Sept. 27, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

AN EDITOR KrLLED.-John Jenkins, Esq. ed
itor Of the Vcksburg Sentinel was recently killed
in a street rencontrc in that city The cause s
said to have originated in political quarrel Mr.
J. lawyer by profession, and for several years
an active and efficient member of the Mississippi
Legislature. This is the fourth editor of the Sen
tinel in about six years that have met with vie
lent death-A dangerous post.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

WORMS! WORMS!!-A great many learn
ed treatlses have been written, explaining
the origin of, and classifying the Worms generated
in the human system. Scarce any topic of nedi-
cal science has elected more acute observation and
profound research, and yet physicians are very
much divided in opinion on the subject. 1t must
be admitted, however, tina; after all, mode Of ex-
Pelling those worms and purifying the body from
their presence. is % more value than the wisest
dispositions as to the origin. The expelng agent
has at length been found-and in offering to the
public M'Lane's VERMrUcE-the Propretors are
confident that it will only require TO be Used, to
prove itself superior to any now in use.
Prepared for the Proprietor and sold wholesale
and retail by J. KIDD & co.
No. 60, Wood street. Pittsburg Pa
For sale also by ESKRIDGE s. CUSHING,
Staunton, IA.
0J- N. B.-Purchasers will please be particular
and inquire for ''Dr .MLane's Worm Specific.
Or permJuge." and take nothing else.
Sept. ~ lS4S.
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NJ A r RIED.

AT the University ofVirginia, Tuesday the 18th
ult., by Rev. Mr.. Meade, YiRGINIUs +. SHEPHERD,
Esq. Editor Of the Charlottesville Advocate, TO Miss
FANNY f. WATSON, second daughter of Col. James r.
Watson. a
On Wednesday the 9th ut., by the Rev T T. Cas-
tlcman, MIR. WILLIAM Il. MOUNT, Of Clarke County,
TO Miss HANNAH L. CAsTLEMAS, of Staunton.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

JOSIAH % RIDGW AEa
HAVING taken into his concern as just and
~ equal partner, WILLIAM A. PERRIN, the
business will in future be conducted under the
style Of
RIT GaEWAY & PERRIN.
and they hereby advise the public they intend to
keep constantly On hand large and general assert
ment OF
Clouds, Wares, s. Groceries
of all kinds, which they determined to sell as
cheap for cash, on short credit or to barter for
country produce on as reasonable terms az any one
else can in this section of the State The senior
member begs 70 return his thanks 10 the public for
their past patronage, and respectfully solicits for
the firm its continuance. 0c- Call and see them
RIDGWAY & PERRIN
Oct. 4, I84S.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

A MATHEMATICIAN IDEA OF HoNoR.-A grad
uate of Cambridge gave another the lie, and a chal-
lenge followed. The mathematical tutor of this
college, tho late Mr.. V, heard of the dispute,
and sent for the youth, who said he must fight
"Why 2" said the mathematician. ale gave me
the lie" every well lei him prove it ; if he proves
II, you do lie and if he does not prove it, he lies
why should you shoot one another2 Let him
provo IT."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks or
flee Of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, July tho 3rd, 1913,
Jane X. Thompson, widow and relict Of William
Thompson, dec'd-Plaintif1,
AGAINST
Thomas w. Peterborough, administrator of 1'hos.
r. Blair, decd, William r. Blair, Matthew
Blair James A. r. Blair, and others-Defcn
dants,
IN CHANCERY
The Defendants, Jeremiah Cullen and Margaret
his wife, David Trout and Rebecca his wife, Viii
liam G. Snapp and - -, the children OF Will
liam Thompson, decd, not having entered their APP
pearance aud given security, according to the act of
Assembly, and the rules Of this Court, and it ap-
pcarng by satisfactory evidence that they are not
Inhabitants of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered,
that the said Defendants do appear before the Judge
of said Court at the Court house, on the l0h day
of the November Term next, and answer tho bill
of the Plaintiff; and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted III some newspaper printed in
StauntOn, for months successfully, and posted at
the front door of the Courthouse
A Copy-Tcste,
n. G. KINNEY, C. c.
Sept 90 lS1S.-2n.
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GREAT ATTRACTIONS!
GREEN & CO.,

(SIGN OF THE FLAG, BELOW WHITE CO'S.)
REG leave 10 inform their friends and the public
- generally, of Staunton and the adjoining coun-
try, that they have just received a LARGE and
SPLENDID assortment of
Fall and Winter Goods,
which they have purchased on tho very best terms
and tcW sell cheap as they can be sold in the
Valley OF irginia-consising of
Supr French, English and American Cloths.
:" Cassmeres.
" Vestings.
Black Hanover Cord for Pants
sc Beaver and Pilot Cloths for Overcoats.
Z" Black, Blue and Mixed Cassinetts.
Kentucky Jeans, and every other description of
Centlemen's wear
ALSO,
Supr. Black and Fancy Silks; Black and Fancy
Gros de Suisse Satin dc Armurd; Cham. Poult
de Soil Paris do Colored Gros de Naples Supr
Black and Fancy Merinoes; do. do. Cashmeres !;
Satin Striped do Gala Plaids; Black and Fancy
Solid Nous. de LANES Black and Fancy Alpa-
cas- Mode do. do; Silk Striped Lamartine ;
Manchester and Domestic Ginghams.
ESQ Pieces of English and American Prints,
and every other kind Of Ladies' Goods. ALSO,
Apron Checks White. Red and Green Canton and
B!eached Co,,ons; Cotton Yan Whitney, Fan
cy end Twilled and Horse Blankets.
Groceries, ESarsltCNre, Boots,
Shoes, ESssfS 81 Caps,
Hair Trunks, and every other description of Goods
kept in store in this section OF country. Thank
full for past favors, we most respectfully solicit a
call from ALL who are in want of CHEAP Goods as
think that we can make it their interest to do
50 before purchasing elsewhere.
Staunton, Oct. a., lS4S.
N. BAH kinds of Produce taken in exchange
for goods.
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Cctobcr g, 1SAS.
WHITE & CO.,
STAUNTON, VA,

ARE NOW RECEIVING DIRECT FROM
NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA s. BALTIMORE,
THNE1EIR large stock of S Il "A S O .NABL F.
q o o ID S, which for extent, variety ana
cheapness, far surpasses any hitherto offered by
them in this market, to which public attention is in
vited.
Their stock embraces nearly 100 PACKAGES,
and for CASH or TO good people, great bargains will
be offered
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RTDGEwAY sS PERRIN.
NEW GOODS.

'HNtIE subscribers receiving their supply
n of
FAIL AND WINTER GOODS,
comprising general assortment of such Goods as
suited to this market.
They prepared 20 offer great inducements in
the way of CHEAP GOODS to their friends and
the public generally, who respectfully request
ed to call and examine their stock.
MOSBY s. TAYLOR
Get. 4, 1913.
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
-efe-
COACH MANDATORY.

'1HIlE subscribers have located themselves oppo-
- site the Bank, in Staunton, aud intend manu-
featuring all kinds of work in their line-such as
ChariotceS, Rockaways, PhaetOns and Buggies,
in the most fashionable STYLE Of the best materials,
aud on terms to suit the purchaser. Especial at
tenion given TO all kinds ofreparing. They deem
1t unnecessary to say more, as they have commence
cd business with determination 10 make GOOD
WORK, and the pubic shall have no cause of dis
satisfaction on their part-wth this assurance they
respectfully solicit portion of the public patron
ago. HARDY g. MARSTELLER
N. B.--Cash paid for dry Spokes, Hubs, Ash
and Poplar Planks. ISept. l3, lS4S.-tf
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ORTT U a. e Y.

DIED, in Washington, Monday evening, the 25th
ult, Mrs. MARY HANSON, rclict of the late Col Sam
ucl Hanson, at advanced age.