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Printers and Publishers

ar newspapers informed that the subscribers arc
~ extensively engaged in the manufacture ofPRINT-
ING INK Of every color and quality, which they know
10 be equal 10 any manufactured. and which they w i'll
cell at the lowest prices for cash. AS they are deter
mined that their INK shah recommend itself they only
solicit ONE Of il, relying upon its merits for E
turc patronage. Their Colorcd Inks warranted SUI
pcror TO any manufactured circular obtaining pri
ccs, Sea- will be sent TO those who desire it, ORDERS
for cash on city agents accepted
&C. Publishers OF newspapers inserting this advertise
mcnt TO the amount Of 81 and sending as a cory of n
paper, by RENTING So at any time will receive 80
h. key of EXTRA News Ink.
ADAMS & CO.
Steam Printing Ink Works, Philadelphia
Agents for the sale OF new and second hand printing
materials.
August %, lS49-7t.
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VIRGlN1A:--At rules held in the Clerks Of
flee OF the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery for Bath Couhty, on Monday the 2nd
day of July, lS49,
Alexander A. III. Perkins, an infant who sues by
his next friend William McClinlic, Branch o.
Morgan and Laura Il. Nj. S. his wife, formerly
Perkins, and Sarah G.. Kincaid, formerly Per
kins-Paintilis,
AGAINST
Jane Perkins, Administrators Of 1yr,ls II. Perkins.
decd, Rachael c. Scott Administrators of John
ID. Hamilton, decd, Stephen A. Porter, Exec
utor of Alexander Hamilton. decd, John Gill;
land JAS. Brown and John Cleeck-Defendants
The Defendant, John Gilliland, 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 InhabiaEt of this Commonwealth: On mo-
ton Of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel il is ordered
that the said Defendant John Gilliland, do appeaI
here or the first day of the next term and answer
the plaintiffs Bill and that copy of this order be
forthwith published in the Staunton Spectator. ful
two months successfully, and posted at the front
door of the Courtho of this County.
A Copy-'reste,
CHAS. L.. FRANCISCO, Clerk.
July III, lS49.-2m
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O TT U "A r. z.

DIED, on Thursday might last, AT the Blao Sulphur
Springs Mrs. Ann Smir, wife of Joseph Smith, ESQ -.
Of this county.
The remains of Mrs s. brought this place for
incrmcnt and followed the grave BY large
ofPersons on Monday evening last
DIED, on Sunday the 10Th INST, AMANDA JANE, in.
FAINT daughter OF James and Amarda nj. Brady, aged
years, 10 months and 9-days.
DIED, on Senday morning the 10Th inst, d. her resi-
dehce near Grecnvile, after an illness of two days,
Mrs. HANNAH LOGAN, wife OF Mr.. William Logan,
and daughter OF Mr.. George Hudson.
DIED, al his residence in Clay county, Mo-, ON the
9Th OF May 1873 after severe illness of few day du
ration, JOHN w. CocKRELL, son-in- law of George
MITCHELL decd, of this county, in the SD year of his
EGG.
II 10 seldom, We have been called upon, the
loss oil so amlabc and worthy citizen the dcceascd
lie was truly man of exemplary characterize faith
err he was kind and indugent, husband, kind and
eficctiouac--and a citizen, into gent industrious
anu honorable. Sad apd ul this
ntnst be tothc Relatives and numerous friends he has
left behind him, they "sorrow not as those without
hope Having attached himself TO the United Baptist
Church he led pous and christian life while earth
and now that he has passed from this '.vae OF tears
his friends may feel assured that his soul has been trans
lated TO better and brighter sphere of cxistcnccCoM
e5- Winchester papers requested to copy.
Departed this life at his residence lin Montgomery
county the 18th Of July the 94th year of his age
JOAN BLACK, Esq. MIR. Black native of Angus
ia county and emgratcd TO the spot where he died in
the year lI11, aponccr to Mountain region pc
riod when the Red and beasts prey the
habit Of the then forest III the Revolution he was
under the command Of General William Campbell (of
Kings Mount.in notorcty) and with him Treaty
made with the Creek Indians Long Island, in Tenn.
Hc was remarkable for industry integrity and frnncss
oil purpose ecitng the vcncration aud respect Of all
who knew him BY the "even of his way" he new
er sued any man, sued and never execute his
bond for ehy anUnt. He the father of very large
family two OF his died in the service their coun-
try in the war oflSl2. His aged widow and numcr-
Gus circle ofdcscchdants live to deplore his removal
of corn ready for the garner having liv cd Patriot
and died a Christian.-paHey IVhig.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
@GAR


BY Write of decree rendered by the .Circait
Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Augusta
County, on the Dist of August, lS4S i'm the suit of
3oseph Rankin's heirs, Sc, as. Isaac Rankin's
heirs &c, and in conformity 10 decree in the same
case entered July 7ih, lS49, shall for the pur-
pose OF dlscharglng leins the land therein named
amounting To about $4,000, proceed on Saturday the
I'D day ct September 1919, on the premises, to sell
SO much of the land lying and near Naked Creek,
IN Augusta County. decreed in said suit To the heirs
OF Samuel Rankin, decd, as shall be necessary to
discharge said lens
Will first expose 10 sale in parcels 10 snit rur-
chasers that portion of the tract adjoining the lands
OF ByeIs, Wee- s. Slower, all Of 1t being wood land
and amounting III quantity to not less than 100 A.
CRES.
will next expose to sale lot ofwood land living
west OF the NJ Adamized road, containing about 50
ACRES, adjoining, the lands of Slower, Roller and
Burke.
will next offer FOR sale if necessary a very des
Iable lot opposite t}urke's Mill and bordering on
Naked Creek and The Nj Adam2ed road containing
about l. ACRES. Should the sale of the parcels
before named be nsu Efficient to discharge the lens
VIII sell enough Of the land lying west oflhe NJ
Adamlzed road TO make up the deficiency
fair plat OF the land may be seen at nv office.
Mr. Benz. Weller will show the the premises 20
persons desiring 10 purclaee.
TERMS OF SALE.-The Expenses Of sale
in Cash.. The remainder in payments ofsix twelve
and eighteen months Credit-Bonds with approved
security to be, given for the deferred paynabjs. and
the tile 10 lie retained until the payment Of the last
bond.
HUGH w. SHEFFEN, Comm.
August %, lS4G.-tds.
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VIRGINIA AT Rules held in tie Clerks OF
flee Of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, Monday the 9th
day of August, 1919,
Lorenzo Shaw, Matthew Bryan, and Elisha Bry-
an-Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
Elizabeth Pinkney Williams, Edward z. Williams,
Douglas Gray, and Isabella his wife, late Isabella
Williams, widow ard heirs of Cumberland ID.
Williams, decd, John b. Baldwin, Trustee of
said Elizabeth Pinkney Williams, Joseph Smith,
and Ann his wife, James Price Frederick Price.
Doct. -, House. and Martha his wife, Eliza
Price and Risden Price, heirs and representatives
OF James Price, deed defendants
The Defendants, Edward p Williams, James
Price, Frederick Price, Doct. - House. and
Martha his wife, Eliza Price and Risden Price, 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 efthis Common wealth.
1t Is ordered, thai the said Defendants do aDpear
here or the Isl day of November Term, ne&t, and
answer the bill of the Plaintiffs and that cory of
this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper
printed IN Staunion, for two months SUCCESSFULLY.
and posted at the front door of the Court house.
Copy-Tesie.
August IS, l849.-2m.
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'U>HE subscriber is still DESTROYS Of selling the re-
manning part of his Land lying both sides
oil Tile road leading FROM Slaunon to Lexng ton,
-Four and half miles from the foruier place. The
Tract contains upwards Of
100 AO@lSSs
Is well wa,ered with good Springs, has good site
ior water power machinery, and plenty of timber
for the size Of the place Possession of part FIR
seeding will be given Immediately and Of the bal
ance this fall, iian immediate sale is made Per
sons in want of place are invited to view and
Judge for themselves.
II not sold privately bef1te the Goth September
next. it viii be offered at public auction On ihsttay,
and in case OF sale, variety Of Personal Property
will be offered on the same day, viz: Mich Cows,
young Stock, Sheep Hogs, Grain, Hay, Farming
Utensils, and Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Terms made known the day Of Sale.
GEORGE HUDSON.
August 20, lS19--tds
DC Rockingham Register requested to copy.
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EDUCATION.


Nj RS. LEROY p. DANGERFIELD purpo-
A'A SEES opening near the Warm Springs, Bath
County, Va, School for the Education Of young
Ladies'. All the usual English Branches will be
taught, together with French, and Music on the
Guitar. Particular attention will be given to the
domestic instruction of young Ladies. Terms for
board, and trition in the English Branches. will be
500 per session often months-payable, $50 in ad-
vance, the balance at the END of the session. This
includes all expenses excepting Books and Station
airy, which parents and guardians are expected to
furnish For French and Music, an extra charge
of S 0 each, will be made The School will he
under the Immediate supervision Of Mrs. ID. and
young Ladies will be treated as members of her own
family.
The location is healthy and accessible being mid
way between the Warm and Hot Springs Daly
Stages passing the door during the Summer season
and Tri-w weekly in the Winter-so that parents or
guardians may their children OF wards in case
Of sickness, without delay. The School will com
mence about the T0h of September and continue
until The 10Th Of July, making July and August
the vacation months. She begs leave 10 make the
following references
Rev. II. II. CAsTLEMAN, Staunton.
Col. A. S. GRAY, Earrisonburg.
Gen. S. II. LEWIS, Port Republic
Mr.. c. G. BUTLER, Principal of the
-, Rappahannock Academy.
lar. ARcH. p. SrRorHER, Bath Courthouse
August Is, lS49.--tf.
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commissioners Safe
OF R0CKBRIDGE LAND,

virtue OF authority vested in me by decree
rendered ON the 9TH day of July, 1919, by the
Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancefy for
Augusta County In certain cause therein pending,
under the style of McCue rs. McCme, Shall as
commissioner, proceed To sell at public auction, on
the premises on Friday the l4th day of September.
next, the Tract Of Land in the proceedings 1ren-
tioned--containiny BY estimation
ss9a .ECEE2S.
tr's 5-and is the same whereon the Defendant
tuhn McCue. resided for a number of wears |, is
situated about 'lree or four miles Sout west Of ex
lhg'nH- and Is SO accessible TO that place. that the
pCychaser5 If man 0f family, may avail himself of
me excellent Schools, Of every grade with which
IL aDucndS The neighbOrhood is delightful and
teaithy. ihe Land of good quality and in rood
stale OF cultivalon-s surface undulatinp and fine
~ exposed to the South and South East The build
ihgS ana improvements are plain but substantial and
Comfortable There are TWO unfailinr Springs of
water on the Farm, the one near the House the
o'her on The opposite side of the plantation There
are about 2O Acres of cleared land the balance il
well iimbcred The facilities TO market, of this
hghiy favored region are proverbal for their excel
fence. lhe James River Canal and the North
| hlver naylgable to Lexington, are both within a
lew miles, In Short fine Farm is in market, and
persons desirons OF purchasing Land would 10 wei
10 view ii, and attend the sale.
t.. lf.kMS.-No cash in hand-,he purchase mon
eY 20 be paid In equal instaments of one two and
intee years. dating from the day of SALE the puf-
chaser giving bond with sufficient personal security
and the legal tile retained as ultimate security
until the whole Of the purchase money is paid
, Possession immediate, reServing to the preseD,
tenant the privilege of gathering his crop of Corn
/ and Oats, now in the ground
The title is unquestlOnabe.
Mr. Keller the present tenant will show Tie / and
to any one wishing to see it,
JOHN ID. IMBODEN, Commissioners.
August Is, lS49.-4t.
,, sEE Rockingham Register rsert until day Of
sale and forward account to this Office.
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"COrreclion Of Errors. -

A VERY extraordinary pamphlet hasrccently issued
IA from the office OF the Richmond, Frcdcric, sbur
and Potomac Railroad Company, entitled ''d correction
Of Errors in the late report Of the President and Di-
fectors OF the Louisa Railroad Company Ny name oc-
curing more than 80 times few pages it would seem
at hrst view designed to affect Individually but the
existing friendly relations between the Pres
fdcnt Of that Company and his professions for
to my friends, forbds that idea and careful exam
inaton makes it appear probable that the nfen
ton is to affect the credit of the Louisa Company this
particular crisis But perhaps there is sufficient
Pecity among the stockholders Of the Louisa Company
20 manage their affairs, and they ought be thank
Tor this gratuitous assumption OF their guardianship
Such inferno ddnS by company with the affairs
OF another finds no parallel except the previous his
TORY Of that company itself Doing own Transport
tation treated aggression their rights or per
ksps deemed of rebellion and mere vindication
OF our course against misrepresentation an attempt to
excite Glamour against them. shall make answc or
now, but only say, that if thought necessary when
have more leisure, will show that The oico,s criticism
oil our report is rs unwarrantcd by facts, it by
proper Of delicacy.
The two last reports Of the Richmond, Frcdcricks
burg and Potomac Company exceedingly vulnerable
but forbear; only advising Mr. Robinson to remember
that tose cho lire in glass houses should not Hvb,o
sfonfs; and inviting him as | do TO submit the
Books and papers of each company joint committee
OF the next Legislature.
f. FONTAINE, Prcst
Office l.. X. X. Co., Aug. 22d, 1910
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RICHMOND MARKETS.

RIcHMcNr, Aug. 81, 1910.
FLoUR-55 25 a s. 80.
BFEF-S22 SO. gross, 81 &c nett.
HERRINGs-t6 75--Shad So 0O.
BAcoN-Nirginin cured, hog round, 81 So.
WHEAT-New ll5.
Com MEAL-G0 cents per 5ushel
WH.sKEy-25 26 cents for Reclifed.
BUrrsH-RoIl l6a lSs, F;rkin, | IL cts.
PLAsTER-On Basin, 81 90 per Ton
SALr-Sl 80 from Wharf, in Store ST. 40.
LARD-Firkin, =, Barrels, s Sc
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Commissioners Notice.

I'VE unsa;isfied Creditors Of Elizabeth Purvis.
decd, have notice, by this publication, to ex-
NOT IN authenticated form, OF before Thursday
Tie 9th day Of September, next 10 the UNDERSIGNED
Commissioner, al his Office in Saunton. all their
claims against the estate Of the decd in order that
they may be classified and reported 10 the Superior
C0urt OF Augusta County, at its next term
}. n. IENDREN, Mast. Commissioner
AUGUST - 1910 At
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TRIBUTES OF RESPECT.

AZ meeting OF the Merchants of Staunton, held at
the Court House, on Friday, the Gath ns for the pur-
pose Of paying suitable honors tot memory OF ALExR
On motion, BeS,. CnAwrono, Esq. called to
the Chair, and Ancn'D S. KssEy. appointed Sccreta-
y;whcfcupon, JomS +. ). WnlrE, Esq, thus intro
dueed the following Preamble and Resolutions which
were unanimously adopted
Ma. ChA1RMAN,-
We have assembled most mel
ahchoy occasonone Of the Oldest and most respected
Of our fraternity has been stricken down suddenly, in
the midst Of his uscuncs, and under the most DISTRESS
ine circumstances. ALEXANDER s. HALL, no more
But yesterday he was among us in the full enjoyment Of
10 there among but feel deeply this mournu
xAty! Who is there but must feel that"In the midst
Of life in dcatb?"
Whereas the sudden and melancholy death Of our fell
low citizen and friend ALExANpER S. HALL, Esq In
consequence Of fall from his horse, his way TO
eeotsville upon business connected with the Stahton
and James River Turnpike Company, and only a few
miles from his home, has deeply affected the feelings Of
The whole community, and whereas the Merchants Of
this place fully approaching the high character Of the
deceased for integrity business habits aud general use
funess citizen, dcporing his loss the public and
sincerely symPathisng with his afflicted family in their
great bereavement:
Therefore Resoired, That the day appointed for
the funeral obsequcs will close our doors-rcfran
from the transaction Of our usual BUSINESS during the flu
neral services and follow the remains Of deceased
friend to the last resting place of man.
Resolved, That in testimony of our respect for the
memory of the deceased will the usual badge
OF mourning for the space Ct thirty days.
Resoired, That copy OF these proceedings be trahs.
to the editors of newspapers the fStaunton for
publication.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
BENZ. CRAW FORD, Chairman.
AacH'p. S. KiSNEY, Secretary
At meeting Of The Commo, Co,nci Of ne 76,cn Of
Staunton, held at The Conm> "a Hall, on Friday Au-
gust Path, lSi9.
The Recorder announced the Council the death of
ALExANDHR S. HALL, Esq, Chamberlain Of the Corpo-
ration whcreupon the following resolutions offer
ed and unanimously adopted:
Resoiued, hat IN the death of ALEXANDER S. HALL,
feel that the town Of Stanton has suffered loss
which will long be felt in all that her best
tercst "a good citizen honest man. faithful indus
frous and interchangeable public officer.
Resolved, That will attend the funeral OF the de-
ceased in a body and will wear the usual badge Of
mourning for thirty days.
ResoiUed That the Clerk of the Council transmit 10
The family oil the deceased copy OF these rcsoution
In Testimony OF respect and affection for the dcccas
ed, and our sincere sympathy with the survivors.
Resolucd, That these proceedings DC published in the
newspapers Of the Town.
Testc. JAMES f. PATTERSON, Clerk
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NOTICE.

TilE partnership heretofore existing between
WIN. G. STERRETr and SAMUEL f.. CLARKE
Merchants, trading under the style and firm of Stcr
rett Clarke, is this day dissolved by mutual CON
sent. Those indebted to the said CONCERN, will
make payment TO VIM. &. Sterreit, and those hay
ing claims against the concern will present them TO
him for payment. We take this opportunity of re-
turning our thanks TO our friends for their past Eb
eral patronage. WIN. e. STERRETT,
S. f.. CLARKE.
Saunton, July %, lS40.
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NOTICE,

y LII persons having claims against the Estate
OF the late John Portetfeld, are. by this no
t,ce' requested to produce the same properly au-
thenilcated before the undersigned Commissioner,
on or before Monday the 3rd of September next. in
order that they may be reported 10 the next term
Gf the Superior Court of Augusta County, and that
steps may be then taken fer, their satisfaction
). n. llENDREN, Master Comm.
Argus, 8. IS4Q--4w
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10 the Public,

HAVING purchased the entire interest of Mr.
). f.. Clarke, in the late concern of Sierrett
4 Clarke, beg leave to acknowledge my thanks
ior past patronage and respectfully ask contnu-
ance OF the same. | wish to make room for Fall
and Winter stock of Goods. Persons who may
want bargains will do well to call and see me at
the Corner opposite the Post Office.
WIN. G STERRETT.
StauntOn. July 25. 1S4Q=lf
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SALE OF LAND.

Rf virtue of decree rendered in the case
OF Washington nj. Dudley against Jacob Wag-
ner and. others, in the Circui, Superior Court of
Law and Chancery for Augusta, on the 9Th day
Of June, lS49, l shall on the 2Sih day of Septem-
Der next On the premises proceed to sell at public
auction TO the highest bidder, certain TRACT
OR PARCEL OF LAND, or SO much theresa
as may be necessary 10 satisfy the said decree, y-
Ing in the county of Augusta, adjoining Thomas
Elves and others, near Mt Scion, containing about
40 ACRES,
with some Improvements on it, all now in possess
sion of said Wagner. Terms cash
1eHN CRAWFORD, Comm.
August %, lSl9.-tds.
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POLAND RIVE FORS SIZE.

59ESS~
En1E most productive grain in the world, yield
ing forty bushels TO ore busbel q seed so"n.
and weighing sixty pounds to the bashcI. Persons
sending orders can have it delivered in Sraua.,n.
by u. +. GRAHAM.
Greenville, Aug. %, 1873.
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EDUC AYION.

'I>llE next Session OF the PRESBYTERIAN. H1Gn
ScHooi. will commence ON the FIRST Monday
of September.
The course of study embraces all that rs taught
in the best Schools oftle country Terms, as here
to(ore.
Board may be had in the nei9hbUrhood, OF in the
family Of The Principal
Address the Principal at Middlebrook, Augusta
County, Va.
w. w. TRlMBLE, Principal.
August 1, lS49.-tlS.
Eg Vndcator, and Lexington papers will
copy until LIST Sept, and forward accounts.
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NJ A X RE ID,

AZ Unoh Church, the Goth inst, by the Row. john
Hendrcn ID. d., DIR. EDwiN ID. GoocH, to Miss HENRi-
ETA NJ, youngest daughter of Capt. Henry Sterrctt
all Of Churchville, Va.
On Thursday last by the Rev Samuel Kcnnerly, MIR.
SILAs KoiNsR, to Miss MARY BEARD, daughter OF Jas.
p. Beard, Esq, all Of this county.
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CATHOLIC CHURCH.

TT>IE Rev. MIR. DowSEY having been appointed by
the Bishop OF the Diocese, Treasurer and collector
for the Catholic Church in Staunton respectfully
informs the subscribers, that he will call them
few days Tor the amount of their subscriptions.
August 20, 1919.
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school, Books, Stationary, a {

WE have opened a arge and valuable assoc. =
ment Of School Books of the most approved
klnds.-a'so Stationary Of every kind all Of which
we offer on tile most liberal terms
WREN s. FISHER.
Staunton, Aug p, 1919