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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01

VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerks Office
of tho Circuit Court of Bath County on Mon.
day the 9th day of August 1852,
Charles l.. Francisco, Plff,
AGAINST '.-.'-
John Graham, late Sheriff of Bath County and.as
such adm'or of Samuel V. Hamilton, decd,
Thos b. Hamilton, Rachel c. Scott, Charles
Hamilton Jane V. Perkins, Rob't Carlyle and
Margaret his wife, Amanda III. McCue, Rachel
R. Hamilton, Elizabeth }. Hamilton and Sarah ?.
Hamilton heirs at law ofthe said Sam'l '. Ham
ilton decd, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to subject to sale GER
tain lands in said county to satisfy a judgment in
favor of the plaintiff against the estate of the said
Samuel V. Hamilton decd.
The Defendants Robert Carlyle and Margaret
his wife not having entered their appearance and
happening by satisfactory evidence that they are
not inhabitants Of this commonwealth, on motion
of the plaintiff it is ordered that the said defend
ants appear here within one month after due pub
cation of this order and answer the plaintiffs Bill
and that copy of this order be published in the
Stanton Spectator once week for four weeks
successfully and posted at the front door of the
Court House of Bath County on the first day Of
the next Court after its publication.
A Copy-Teste
S. A. PORTER, Clerk
Aug. 1S, 1924.
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IT. IT. RUBERISUN, COmm
Staunton, Sep. |, 1852.

UIRGINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta Coun-
ty, on Monday the 2nd day OF August 1852.
Eliza ]. Hanger, Guardian of her Infant children,
Plff.
Washington Dundley and Martha o. his wife, VIII
liam w. Wilson and Jane e. his wife and other
heirs of VIM. A. Hanger deed, Defendants.
The object of this suit is for, sale of the real
estate of which William A. Hanger decd died
saized and possessed of, assigning TO the widow OF
the said VIM. A. Hanger decd her dover in the
lands OF its equivalent in money and for division
ofthe slaves among the heirs. -.
The defendants VIM. w. Wilson and Jane c:
his wife 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 IL is ordered that the said
defendants, do appear here on the first day OF the
October Rules next to answer the bill the PLAIN
tiff. and that copy of this order be forthwith IN
serted in some newspaper printed in Staunton, for
one month and posted at the front door Of the Court
house.
A copy-Teste
MICH. G. KINNEY, Clerk.
Sep, |, lS52.-4t.
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REAL ESTATE.

Y WILL, as Commissioner in the suit of j. L.
Il Humber, agt. Daniel c. Humbert's widow and
others, depending in the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, offer for sale, on the premises, on The 18th
day Of September, on six, twelve and eighteen
months time with the exception Of Surveyors costs
and costs ofsale, the LOT OF LAND set apart to
the estate of said Daniel c. Humbert. deceased in
the proceedings in said suit, containing
10 ACRES, ROODS AND so POLES,
situated on the waters of Middle River, adjoining
the lands of Huff, Humbert and others; the. pqr-
chaser to give bonds with good security, and the
title to be withheld as ultimate security. This lot
possesses more than ordinary inducements to me-
chanic. 1t contains valuable Spring and is in a
wealthy neighborhood.
:. j. B. WATTS, Comm.
August %, ls52.-tds.
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RIDDLE RIVER LAND FOR SALE.

A S agent for the heirs of Robert Harnsberger,
IN decd will, on Saturday, 18Th day Of ,au-
gust 1852, proceed, on the premises, to sell to
the highest bidder, at public auction,
Tract of land
lying on botll sides of the Middle River, near
Mowry's old Mill, known by the name OF the
''Bald Rock" farm, and containing
$50 Acres.
The land is of good quality and susceptible ofready
improvement, and lies in part of the county ac-
cessible to good roads and first rate mills Persons
desiring TO purchase can, before or on the day OF
sale. examine the land, its state of cultivation and
the improvements on it.
TERMS OF SALE One fourth in cash, or
upon a credit of 30 or 100 days, secured by a ne
goable note, with good endorsers, interest includ
ed) and the balance in three equal annual pay
mentS.
Possession given on the first day of September
next so that Fall crop may be put in.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
Agent for Heirs.
Aur. 4, 1852.
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIM
ANTS, AND TO LESSEES, OCCU-
PANTS. AND PERMITIEES
TAN0S

Every, person entitled to the right OF pre-emp-
ton to any of the lands within the townships and
fractional townships above enumerated, IS requir-
ed to establish the same to the satisfaction OF the
Register and Receiver at Saltwater, and make
payment therefor as soon as practicable ater seeing
This notice, and before the day appointed tor the
public sale, otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
And every person having the right under the
act entitled San act to create an additional Land
District in the Territory of Wisconsin, and for 9TH
err purposes" approved Sd March, lS47, assesses,
occupants, or pernitees, to enter to heeXtent OF
their leases permits any of the lands within the
townships and fractional townships above enumer.
ated, and who are entitled under the act entitled
San act to reduce the minimum price of the min
eral lands in the Lake Superior District in Mchl-
gan, and the Chippewa District in Wisconsin,
approved Goth September, 1850, "to enter the land
covered by their leases, occupancy and permits re-
spectively," at the minimum price Of 81 70 per
acre; or if covering more than one full section, en-
titled son the surrender of such lease or permit at
the proper Land Office, to purchase, if he shall E.
ect to do so, one full section" at the rate of 81 5O
per acre, is required to establish the same to the
satisfaction of the Register and Receiver at Still
water, and make payment therefor as soon as prGc
t;eable otter seeing this notice, and before N,e day
appointed for the commencement of the. public sale
OF the lands embracing the tract claimed, otherwise
such claim will be forfeited. -. ~
Acting Commissioner fthe General Land Office.
Au1ust II 1880 -I2t
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DESIRABLE TOWN RESIDENCE

T OFFER for sale the property in Staunton late
L the residence of Judge Briscoe G. Baldwin.
Thereare two lots containing together about four
ifhs Of and constituting one of the most de-
sirable private establishments in the town.
Possession will be given on the goth day of No
vember next.
To purchaser giving satisfactory security for
the principal, and paying the interest annually
will give credit of five or even ten years if de-
sired.
Ifnot sold privately before the LIST day of Octo-
Der it will be offered on that day at public auctions
Persons having claims agains the estate will
please present them to me without delay =.
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
Ex'or of b. G. Baldwin.
Staunton. july Ia. 1852.
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STOLEN!

I'm Saturday night last, from the Stable ofSam-
~ uel Clarke, in Staunton, Light 80
Grey Horse, about Is hands high, 6 CrTS-f 4
or years old, trim made, dark heavy aI%
name and tail, carries his tail littleea s2ss4
to one side the hair Oh his nose reddish COLOR
Trots and walks well; and has gay appearance
when mounted. He had on black leather Halter
with snaps at the sides to attach the bit.
will give liberal reward for the apprehension
Of the thief, and return of the Horse, for either.
-. JAS. III. BASKIN.
Staunton, Sep. |. 1852.
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MARLBOROUGH MILLS
FOR SALE.

r WILL offer my Merchant and Chopping Mills,
Il full set of Wool Carding Machines and 10
acres of land attached thereto, at public auction on
Friday the eth dag of September neat, before my
store door near the Mill On the premises are
comfortable Dwelling House, Kitch- Il
en-, Spring and Spring House, Sta &3 I.:IH
BILE and Blacksmith's Shop, and @ liz
acres of good Meadow. This Mill G.. Esss:
&c., is on and turned by the Cow Pasture River,
never failing stream, and doing very extensive
business at this time, and the business must in
crease as the Central Rail Road is located within
two or three miles distant, and is also within y
miles of Bath, the Rockbridge and Bath Alum
Springs.
| will also offer at the same time and place, a
tract of land in l2 miles of MilIboro containing
about $50 ACRES. About one half improved
and under good fences, the residue well timbered.
This land is very productive either for grain or
grass and has on it small dwelling house and 9TH
er houses, Apple Orchard, good Spring and new
er failing stream of water running through the
place. %
deem it unnecessary to give further descriptions
as persons wishing to purchase will view it before
day of sale
'TERMS.-A6out one third of the purchase
money will be required in hand, the balance made
to suit the purchaser. Terms made fully known
on day of sale. The property will be shown by
the subscriber living at the Mill. Due attendance
will be given by me.
Millboro Mills, Bath Co. Va.,1
Auuust IS. 1S52.-tds.
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EXTENSIVE SALE OF. :,
Real and Personal Property.

DY virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed 20 me
ID as Trustee, by Joseph w. Moore, bearing
date on the Goth day of July, 1852, and Of record
in the Clerks Office of the County Court Of Rock.
BRIDGE. shall proceed to SELL at public auction on
the premises to the, highest bidder, ON Saturday,
the tIa dan of September rsert if fair, and not,
on the next fair day THEREAFTER, that s.ssii az
,sa' ., VALUABLE, FARM, - sls,t
on which the said Joseph W. Moore NOW resides,
Tying in the county Of Rockbrdge, containing about
,,,,,,g 900 .aCRES..la ~ ;.; x;
The land is of excellent quality aportion OF Il
is finely timbered and the whole is In al excellent
state of Improvement. On it is situaterta nesx
BRICK DW.ELLLTG, HO USE, and Other I'M T.
provements also, "a new Sac and Chopping Mi Y,
1t is all under good fencing and well watered with
several never falling springs of fine water Aboqt
ten acres are now good Meadow, and ten acres 9r
more can be made into meadow. The locatI6n,
too is in one of the be neighborhoods of the cOin
ty, being in the immediate veinity of the NATURAL
Bridge. along the main Valley road, and within
few miles Of the James River & Kanawha Canal
Possession will be given Immediately so as I'd,
enable the purchaser to put in fall crop. Col.
Moore, who lives on the premises, will show the
land to any one DESTROYS of purchasing. ly2 -
r ALSO, at the same time, will be sold all of the,
said Moore's PERSONAL PROPERTY, con-
veyed by said Deed of Trust, consisting OF his.
stock of Horses, Cattle, Farming u ~
tensils, Household and Kitchen Fur NEIKa (
niture, and many other articles TOO te-aW12 .
dious to mention. Also one NegrosANe zsasasss
Man Slave. -.
Unless completed on the first day, the sale will
be continued from day to day till completed, (Sur-
days excepted.) go e'ia
TERMS-One fourth of the purchase money
of the land to be paid down, and the balance in
three equal instaments, of six, twelve and elgh-
teen months; the purchaser to give bond and APP
proved security for the deferred payments and the
title to be retained till the last payment is made,
as farther security. For the personal property,
a credit will be given of six months, except on
sums of $40 and under, for which the Cash will
be required-the purchaser to give bond and ap-
proved security.
The title is unquestionably good, but acting as
Trustee, shall convey such only as is vested in
- VIM. M. LAKELAND.
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nESIROUS of showing his gratitude to his
~ friends and customers, lately went to the
Northern cities and selected full assortment of
- Boots and Shoes
Of every description, expressly for them: He is
now opening great variety ofLADIES' WEAR,
viz: Taylor Lace and Polka Boots, Promenade
busains full and half Caters Shoes and Shoetees,
Ties and Slippers.
FOR GESTLEN1EN-He has choice Sc
lection of Summer, Fall and Winter Boots. raap
Caters, Monterey and Congress shoes off&
several varieties, Napoleon Tie, land beau ~
tiful variety of business and parlor Slippers. He
has large assortment of work, selected with great
care by himself, expressly for male and female
laborers, and for servants. l.
The public are invited to examine, in due seas
on; his beautiful assortment of GUM ELASTIC
Shoes, Buskins and Jenny Lind Slippers.
In addition to this he has laid in an extensive
assortment of selet ted LEATHER, for custom
err work, which he will "get up" at the shortest
notice. in the best style and warranted every stitch
of it.
o. Call at the newly fitted store, two doors a
bove the Post Office, and one below the Union
Hall building, and examine. "Quick sales and
short profits" is his motto, and rest assured will
fsstick to it,"
Stanton, Aug. Is, 1852.
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Notice.

A GENERAL meeting of the Stockholders in
IN the Warm Springs & Harrisonburg Turnpike
Road Company will be held the Augusta Springs
in the county oS Augusta. on the lst Friday in DC
tober next. II is hoped that Stockholders will feel
sufficient interest in the meeting TO be either rep
resented in person or BY proxy, as there will be
business of importance to attend to on that day.
BY order of the Boagl. e..
NJ HARVEY EFFINGER,
Sec'y s, Treas'r.
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Notice.

VyIIERE win be meeting of all persons inte-
Il rested in the Messy Creek Academy at Mos
sy Creek Church, on Saturday Tie. 4m Of Septens-
Der.
Addresses will be delivered at the same time.
One is expected from DR.. Junkin, of Washingto"
College.
Proposals for Building will be received until
that time. Plans, Sc, To be seen at Messy Greek
Iron Works.
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SPLENDID FALL & WINTER STOCK
OFHARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, sc G
Andrew Johnston 81 Co.,

AZ the sign Of the Gross CIT Sa,c No7 MAN ST.,
RICHMOND VIRGINIA.
IMPORTERS and Dealers in English, German,
IL French and American Hardware, Cutlery,
Guns, &C. Merchants, Farmers and Mechanics
visiting our city will please call and examine our
large stock of the above goods before making their
purchases elsewhere, as we import direct, and buy
domestic goods exclusively of the Manufacturers.
No effort shall be wanting our part to please all
WHO may favor us with their patronage and we are
determined to sell as low as any house either here
or elsewhere.
ANDREW JOHNSTON s. Co.
Ser. |. lS52.-4m.
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VSHIS school will 60 into session on the 18th of
IL September, and close on the 18th OfJuly next.
The course of instruction will be thorough in the
following branches, viz The Greek, Latin,
French, German. Spanish, Italian and Anglo-Sax-
on languages. Mathematics and Nat. Sciences
For particulars as to board and tuition, address,
PHILLIPS & KENlPER.
Waynesboro', Sep. /, 1852.
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Commissioners Sale.
Coiner's Athm'Or

Coner's Aam'or
AGAINST ~,
Young's Adm'or and others, .-
The undersigned having been appointed a COM
missioner in the above case by decree Of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta, pronounced on the 10th
day of June 1852, will in pursuance of said decree
proceed to sell at public auction on the 29th day Of
September 1852, certain tract or parcel OF land
lying on both sides of the turnpike road leading
from Staunton to Waynesboro', containing about
FIFTY ACRES. adjoining the lands Of John
Hamilton, Michael Conner and others. About one
third of this tract is vel; mbered and the residue
is in a fair state of cultivation. There is a LOG
DWELLING HOUSE and thriving young
orchard on the place and spring of water conven-
lent to the house.
The sale will take place on the premises, where
a plat of the land will be exhibited. Any peison
desiring information in the meantime can receive
it by calling the subscriber at his office i'll Saun-
ton.
TERMS.--So much in cash as will be sufici-
ent to pay the cost of this suit and the costs, ex-
pences and charges Of sale. The residue on a
credit of six twelve and eighteen months, the pur
chaser giving bond with approved personal securl-
ty, and the legal title will be retained as ultimate
security.
H. II. ROBERTSON, COmm'r.
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,Norrcps Eagle Book Works, 1856 Fulton st., NJ 7.
Warehouse md Salesroom IS Park Ro,v.
49,, BLANK BOOKS.
DLANK BOOKS, in greater variety and at
I'D lower prices than at any other Establishment
in the country. Five Thousand Reanas Of manu-
featured Account Books constantly on hand, adapt
ed to every market in the UnionI "a -
Halfbound Caps, per quire, 9 to lS cents; Full
bound. Is to %; and, in finer binding; rs to SO;
Demys, Russia Bindings SO cents to 81 90; Me
dunn, Royal, and Super Royal Books in proper
ton.
A NEW FEATURE. 80.
All the Books furnished by this Establishment,
which are 25 cents per quire and upwards, are
beautifully PACED, by,a newly invented process,
without charge: Memorandum Books of all kinds
Wholesale and Retail Dealers supplied in any
quantity, for cash or approved credit.
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CLOTHING STORE REMOVED.

WE respectfully inform the public, that we
w have removed our CLOTHING STORE
from the Old Bell Tavern to the room adjoining
Messrs Bare g. Sterrett, in the Va. Hotel building,
where we shall be glad to see our friends and Gus
toners. Call on uS. fine stock Of Clothing
will be constantly kept on hand and disposed OF
low. GOoDMAN q w.
Staunton, Aug. II, 1852.
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Lost.

RETWEEN my store and the Presbyterian
- Church. a breast pin, containing the Daguer-
reotyc likeness Of 4 mother and child The find
er will be suitably rewarded by returning it to me.
ROB'T COWAN.
Stauaton, Sep. |, 1852.
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NEW MISCELLANY.

NEW MISCELLANY.
The Cheapest and Best9f It's Price get Published
MORRELL will issue, every month, vol
"A ume of $50 pages of Choice Reading, useful
and entertaining, by the best writers. Can be
mailed to any part Of the Union at Magazine post
age. Single Subscribers ST so per year; -Four
Subscribers for So; and Ten Copies send 10 ont
address for $40; being only One Dollar per gear
All payments in advance Orders and Commune
cations may be addressed to the office of publica-
ton, No 7, Theatre Alley, or to the publisher,
ARTHUR MORRELL,
Aug. Is, 1876. IS Park Row, New York
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vTHIS Company, having been duly organized,
L is now ready to receive Applications and is
sue Policies, and offers to the citizens of Virginia
the inducements of home Company for the safe
Insurance of all kinds Of Property, Merchandise,
&c., at fair and equitablerates. The directors as
sure the public that this Company will be con-
Quoted with a view to permanency, and on the
strictest principles Of equity. justice, and close
regard to economy and the safety Of the Insured
JOS S. CARSON, President,
C. S. FUNK, Secretary,
O. F. BRESEE, .aetamy. :.
Directors. S. Carson, JamesP: Reley,
Lloyd Logan, VIM. l.. Clark, James II. Burgess,
N. w. Richardson, John, Kerr. -
0r- Office on Piccadilla Street, near the Valley
Bank, Winchester. ~
The attention of Farmers and persons owning
country property is particularly called to this OPP
portunity of securing themselves from loss by fire.
at very small cost.
Nc Agent for Staunton and Augusta County
and vicinity, GEO T.. Prize.
Staunton, Aug. II, ls52.-ly.
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PLANTATION FOR SALE.

z oFFERmy Plantation for sale, lying in Ale.
L ghany county, on Jackson's river, o. miles be-
low Convington, on the Lexington and Covington
Turnpike road. The Tract contains UPWARDS Of
One Thousand Acres. ~
There is a tolerable DWELLING HOUSE for
small family, with Kitchen and other outbuild-
ings. There is a Chopping Mill, double geared,
and Saw Mill and plenty of good timber.
There is a Cave about half a mile from the river
on thisland, that is considered curiosity by those
that have visited 1t. 1t contaiBsa number OF rooms
which is an interesting scene, and the extent Of 1t
has not yet been explored. Mr. Benjamin ,Hayns'
stated that he had travelled in it IL hours and that
the scenery was still interesting. This tract con-
tains about 100 acres .LaCKSON7S RIVER
Low GROUNDS. There are, in all, about
$50 acres of open land; body of good Tobacco
Land to clear; 8 large TOBACCO HOUSES;
two of them built in the timbered land. The
James River and Kanawha improvement and the
Central Railroad will both pass through this LaRdA
which will give it all the advantages of market.
would not sell if it was not for the bad health Of
nv family. The Physicians advise that the only
remedy for those of them that are living. is
Sontber climate. JOHN ALLEN.
Alum Rock, Allegheny CO., Va. -
August ii, lS52-lm.
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A New Article.

TUST received, two doz beautiful LINE Disc
~ COVERS-round and oblong-of all sizes
for covering Meats, Butter, &c. House-keeper
in want of very nice article to keep flies ,woult
do well to examine
ALSO-some beautiful Butter Prints and Ege
Whip-a few very fine Brittania CASTORS
Tea Dishes, 2 dozen Mustard Spoons, and lot o
handsome Table MATS, all of which will De sole
VERY LOW for cash.
,,,... S. Mop. YOST.
Staunton, Aug. IS, le52-3t.
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VIEW ESTABLISHMENT.
Confectionery and Fancy Store.

,rHE subscriber has just opened, on Main St.,
i one door west of R. g., Bickle's store, IN the
.sBrRRr HILL property, adjoining the clown
HalT.o one Of the handsomest and freshest aSsof'-
.~,o,te of -.-,g
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One Hundred and Thirty Acres.
DISAPPOINTMENT

The above sale did not take place as advertised
on account of the inclemency of the weather, but
will come off on Saturday next, the 4fh instant
d. S. YOUNG.
September 1852.
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Interesting to The Ladies.
Millinery and Mantua- Making
MRS, L. M, W ARD,

HAVING permanently located herself In Staun-
III ton, offers her services in the
millinery and Mantua- Making
business to the people of this place and surround
ing country. Having acquired complete knowl
edge of both branches of the aforementioned bust
ness from the most experienced and fashionable
mantua-makers at the North, she feels no hestan
cy in promising that her work will give satsfac-
ton to all who may favor her with their patronage
In addition to long experience in business, she
has purchased the right for Stanton to recent
ly invented machine, with accompanying recipes
which will enable her to change Bonnets of any
shape to that of the most fashionable, in two hours
notice, coloring the straw either Black, Bronze,
Purple, Or Drab, and imparting the most beauti-
full gloss. She fatters herself that her facilities
for executing the neatest and most fashionable
work cannot be surpassed in the State of Virginia
She is also prepared to repair PANAMA HATS
in half an hours time, in most superior manner,
giving them beautiful durable white color, which
will be warranted to stand all kinds If weather.
Her rooms are in the b-;ok building occupied by
her brother, Mr.. s. McP. YosT, one door West
of the residence of VIM. Kinney, Esq, on Main
Street, and known as the Cease property, near the
Methodist Church.
Staunton, Aug. Is ,le52-3t.