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Aal. of tile Howard ASSOCIATIONS
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a B-AIER, corner Of r3ylle Mafal streets
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THIRD DISTRICT
II; A. GOLDMAN, corner Louisa ana Grsata,ea streets
b. LArLALh, corner Victory and Ii slsH Fcd4 streets.
FOURTH INSTRUCT
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ShA>htN' corner Felicity Road and gazd- street.
~ sl''es M put >poth-e.rea above mentioned
y here Her-lu applying for relief slllesys directions
IS!S aPT D.I.RlCARDO Secretary.
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House and Sign Painting.

No. so Custon,bouse street, near Royal.
IN ALL ORDERS LEFT WITH HIM WILL BE PROMPTLY
ATTENDED To. sn.. ,r,3o.
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Day cad sso0sdiay school
FOR YOUNG LADIES

Conducted ny MRS NJ b. DIMITRY.
~ The classes Of th above school MONDAY
NEXT, January
No tangled sysems OF superficial Instruction crtrst book
questionable proprsy, adopted Strict attention pEf, Its
neut OF the pupil.
rhensutou offers learning Freuc
language.
Apply IN person, by letter at the institute, Tivot CIRCLE
south-s astscCtiou. dec3l lyYr
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ttoRtfA,-A letter to the editor of the Morn
ing News, dated Chocochattee, Florida, July
u, 1888, says.
Inc country generally, is healthy how long
II VIII continue SO | cannot tell The rainy
season Is now upon US, and il il continues
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HARRY T. HAYS, of Orleans.
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SetCst n. Taylor,

80. ID ROYAL STREET,
IMPORTER OF
WINES, LIQUORS, CORDIALS, etc., etc
FH0LEsALE AND ReTJL.
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HOH 10 MR..

~ hrs'rats eninS General ioaae Servant 10 hre
Apply to JOHN PURCELL "a Jak'on street, 9TH DIST aui SIN
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AiAHtNA,-The Greensboro lAlabamo) Bea-
con, Of the 9TH instant, says;
The weather this week has been bi,blv
favorable Tor corn, potatoes and peas, but too
cloudy and showery for cotton Owing r. liz
great quantity Of sap in the cotton, occnsioprll
~ the frequent rains which have fallen within
the last four weeks, there is very great danger
Of the worm
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HTG TICK 7.

ron CONGRESS- SECOND REPR lssHEiTIrE DISTRICT,
THEODORE G. HUNT.
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kEt IONGU ESQ boxes, in store and for
sAs ~ 4 NJ DALEY, So Tchoupg0ula, street. auIl
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NEW ORLEANS ST ANDREW 50. - ,


I'VE NEW ORLEANS Aa.. a.1-8 This Hauk wall comma,
oper tious WEpSrS AY. tho il nHst lt.g,,nl ~
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FOR AUDITOR,
JOHN E. KING, Of st. Landry
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AlASS CIIRIsTIAN REG TrN - y


brlggiE sud other persons having bile fA- .sg.
s2ut s-4 % rr SER z sam. g. hs uaa "a par
usrt and t thr future u 'hr a. iI SD n. ra4H'H
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-27
BARTERBROOK SCHOOL.

THE undersigned, graduate of Washington
l. COLLEGE, Va, will on the LIST day OF Septem-
her next take charge of the Classical and Mathe-
NAUTICAL School heretofore taught by the Rev. H..
L. Dabney, at Barterbrook, Augusta county.
This School is situated in neighborhood Oh
fine moral and religious influences, and young
men will here be removed from all those allure
ments to vice and dissipation which must neces-
sarily belong to Schools located in towns. The
subscriber takes charge of this School positively
determined to make it sustain the reputation which
it has hitherto enjoyed, of being equal to any OF
the best Schools in the Valley Of Virginia. The
number of pupils will be limited and application
must therefore be made at an early day. The
Session will close on the 90th day Of June next.
Boarding can be had in pleasant families Of the
highest responsibility for about So per month !;
washing, fuel, &c., &c., included. Tuition, IS
per month for Classical, and 81 per month Tor
English Scholars. }. n. CRAlG'
Barterbrook, Augusta co.,
July 20, 1858.
RErERENcEs.-Rev. DR.. w. S. White, and
The Faculty of Washington College, Lexington,
Va. Rev. b. M. Smith, Staunton, Va; Alex.
l.. Nelson, A. NJ, University of Va; Prof Geo,
E. Dabney, Richmond, Va.
Mr.. Craig has had but limited experience as
teacher. but having employed him for short time
in nv School, and having known him we'll for
wears, can heartily commend him to the public
as giving high promise of capacity for managing a
School, and as fully qualified by his scholarship
to fulfill the pledges he has given above.
r. l.. DABNEY.
Jrlv On 1S53-tlstS
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AUGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.

IN pursuance of mutual agreement of the heirs
i concerned, will offer at public sale on the LIST
dan of August, all the lands belonging TO the es-
tate of John M. Estill, decd, containing by re-
cent survey,
and so situated as that it may be divided into sew
eral different tracts to suit purchasers. These
lands lie near the waters of the Long Glade. IL
miles from Staunton, miles from the Noisy
Creek Iron Works and Mills, and adjoining the
lands of Early, Shreckhise. Howell, Wright and
others. The Homestead including some 2SO A
cres of cleared land, and as much timber. has on
it permanent We'll and a never failing Spring OF
water, an excellent DWELLING HOUSE,
and new out-buldings, under good fencing and a
bout one half of the Farm we'll grassed. The adj
joining tenement includes about 100 Acres of clear.
ed land and as much timber has on it well of
water, log DWELLING HOUSE and Barn,
and lies on the main road leading from Mt. Scion
to Mt. Sidney.
As those wishing to buy land will examine
for themselves, it is needless to say more than that
these lands are composed of strong lime stone
soil, and are now in toerably improving state OF
cultivation. BENJAMIN EoIlLL.
June 20, lS53.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-27
PUBLIC SALE OF =
Real and Personal Property.

+ WILL sell at public auction, on Wednesdcy,
the 3rd day Of august neat, on the premises,
my F a r M lying on Jackson's River, in
Bath county, adjoining the lands of Col. Came
ron, James Warwick and others, known as tho
"WARWICK FARM" 1t contains nearly
1900 Acres,
upwards of 300 Acres of which are cleared, icon.
sisting almost entirely Of River Bottom, and I'M
der fine state of cultivation. The remaining
800 acres are heavily tinbered and furnish most
excellent range for all kinds Of stock.
The Improvements are commodious and well
constructed BRICK DWELLING, and all ne
cessary and convenient out houses.
In every point of view, this is one of the most
desirable Farms in Western Virginia-being To-
Gated within miles of the Warm and miles of
the Hot Springs, (Which furnish market through,
out the year, 80 miles from the Central Rail
Road and 25 from Covngton, where in short
time, farmers can avail themselves of either of tho
two great facilities for transportation-Ca OF
Rail Road.
Will also be sold at the same time and place,
large quantity of Corn, Wheat, Rye and Oats,
and also three valuable Negroes.
Any further informant IN as to the above proper
ty can be had upon application either to myself OF
my agent Jas. Cochran, Esq, Bath C. H., Va.
TERMS will be accommodating and made
known on the day Of sale.
F. E. LUCKETT.
June %. l653.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-27
PUBLIC SALE
OF SOUTH RIVER LAND.


PURSUANT to decretal order of the Circuit
l. Court for the county of Augusta, pronounced
on the 10th day of June, 1853, in a cause therein
pending, in which Robinson Hanger is Plaintiff,
and Alexander E. Perkey, David I. Perkey, John
r. Syrcle. Nancy Perkey, William n. Payne,
Jeremiah Fipher John Kennady Benjamin Craw-
ford and John L. Jones are Defendants, | shall,
on the premises, ssI;
On the 18th day Of August, 1853,
proceed to sell by way OF public auction, certain
TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, lying and
being in the said county of Augusta, containing
by estimation, 60 ACRES, be the same more
or less.
This land lies on the East side of South River
and may be termed SOUTH RIVER BoTroM, and
is part of the cred Mill Tract" and adjoins
the lands of Philip Koiner and others: 90.
TERMS OF SALE.-The costs of sale will be re-
oured in cash on the day of sale from the purcha-
ser. and the balance in three equal payments, at
6. IL and lS months, the purchaser giving bonds
and good personal security land lien to be retain
ed on the land las ultimate security until the whole
of the purchase money is paid;
JOHN r. SYRCLE, Comm.
June %, lS53.-tds.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF LAND.
@oN9S

S9NSS
by virtue of Deed of Trust executed to me
- on the 29d day of February, 1850, by Ma
thanie Chandler, and of:record inthe Clerks Of
flee of the County Court of Augusta, shall,
On the 18th day Of August, 1853,
for the purposes mentioned in said deed proceed to
SELL the premises, to the highest biddera certain
TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND,
lying on the South River, in Augusta county,
containing about 20 ACRES. with its appurte-
nances, and described in said deed as follows -
ssAdioining the lands of Philip Koyner, Mrs. E.
p. Williams, Samuel Clark, R. Hangers Jacob
Kyger tract and Others"
Terms OF Sale as follows, to wits
Cash $50, with interest from LIST Oct. l849.
$3.50, interest thereon from LIST Oct. 1850.
$3.50, interest thereon from lst Oct 1851.
$3.50, interest thereon from list. Oct. 1852,
and an additional sum sufficient to pay all costs
attending the sale, and all other expenses attend
ing. the premises. $3.50 payable on the LIST Of
Oct. 1858, and the balance ofthe purchase money
to be paid on the LIST October, lS54-the purcha-
ser giving bond and approved security for the de
ferred payments.
The title to said land is said to be good, but
acting as Trustee, shall convey such title only
as is vested in me by the deed aforesaid.
SAM'L KENNERLY, JR., Trustee.
July 6, la53.-tds.
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MESSY CREEK ACADEMY.

J. HoTcHKIss, Prin. and Prof Of Nat. Sciences.
w. a. BARTLETT, A. b., Prof. of Languages and
Elocution.
c. T. BRowr, Prof Of Mathematics.
THIS institution islocated on MISSY Creek,
L in one of the fines. portions of Augusta coun-
ty, noted for the fertility Of its so the healthn-
ness of its climate, the beauty Of its scenery, and
the sterling morality Of its people; it is remote
from any village and its inducements to vice and
immortality convenient to churches and easy Of
access. A fine building, of large size (43 by 90
feet and built expressly for school purposes, at
cost, including the ground attached, of nearly
$4,000, will soon be completed
This institution is designed to furnish the foun-
daton for thorough, practical business education;
to prepare young men tor entering the University
and Colleres of our State, and as prominent fea-
ture, to train young persons in the ''theory and
practicen of Common School Teaching, and there
by furnish our Common Schools with qualified,
home reared instructors.
The first session will begin in Messy Creek
Church, the Goth of August.
Charges for tuition, for the session of ten scho-
astic MONTHS payable one halfat the middle, and
one half at the close of the session, as follows
Writing and Composition, $40 90
Elementary Arithmetic, Geography, &c., IL so
English Dept-Arthmetic, Geography,
Grammar. &c., 1900
Algebra, Philosophy, Chemistry, &c.. 20 90
.Math and Class. Dept.-Geometry, Sur
veying, Latin, &c., 20 90
Greek, French, German and Italian, 80 90
Good boarding may be had in the vicinity, at
from Sc to 81 50 per month, including all neces-
sary accommodations. Books can be obtained at
the institution. is''i ..'
]. HorcHKIss, REFERS TO
Rev. A. Craig, Windsor, New York:
=" Fl. w. Gilbert,
{" B. M. Smith, Staunton, Va.
j. T. Brodt, ESD, late Supt of Schools, Broome
county. New York
C. X. Harris, M. D., Senate Of Va
u w. A. BARTLETT, TO
S. North, D. D. L: l.. D., President Of Ham
ilton College, New York.
Prof. c. Avery, L. L. D., New York,
E. North, A. NJ, Prof of Ancient Languages,
New York. A
H. Vaudeville, d. D., Albany, New York.
Hon. d. S. Dickinson, New York.
A. Birdsall,
C. T. BRowN, TO
Prof G. Harrison, NJ. D., University Of Va.
F.. H. Courtenay, l.. L. D., -"
w. d. Rogers, l.. l.. D.,
For further information apply to the Principal,
Messy Creek, Augusta county, or to either Of the
Trustees.
TRusrEEs.-J. NJ. McCue, J. G. Fulton, D.
Estill, Daniel Forrer, John Crawn, ST., A. b.
Rogers, Geo. r. Gibbons.
Messy Creek, Va, July 6, 1887
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TNHE exercises ofthis Institution will be resum-


THE exercises ofthis Institution will be resum-
l. ed on the first of September next.
The Academic year, of ten months, is divided
into two sessions OF five months each: The first
commencing with September and ending with
January the second commencing with February
and ending with June.
The course of instruction is extensive, and EN- :
braces everything necessary to the acquisition OF
thorough English, Classical and Polite educa-
ton.
The Boarding Department is in the charge of
an experienced housekeeper, and no pains Will be
spared to secure the comfort of all the inmates OF
the Institute.
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
Board, including furnished room, wash -
ing fnel. lig6ts. &C., SAL 50
Tuition in the regular course, including
ancient languages, from Sl2 a S2O w
Music on the Piano or Guitar, rs OO
Use of Instrument, w
Vocal Music so
Modern J,ngnooes. each. 10 90
Drawing and Painting, each, w
e. Payable in advance at the beginning OF
each session.
IT, For Catalogues, or any additional lntor'
nation address the undersigned at Staunton.
JOHN WILSON, PRINCIPAL.
C,,,nton July 90 1S53 Aft
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF SOUTH RIVER LAND.

IN obedience to Decree of the Circuit Court
l. for the county of Augusta, pronounced on the
9th day of June, 1853, in a cause therein pend
ing in which Elizabeth Clark, widow and relict
of Samuel Clark, decd, is Plaintiff, and John X.
Syrcle, Administrator of Samuel Clark, decd.
Sarah Catharine. Benjamin Franklin, Christian,
Susan, William, Barbara, Ann, Elizabeth, Mar
tina Jane and John Samuel Clark and David Ky
ger are Defendants, shall, on the premises,
On the 18th day Of August, 1853,
proceed TO sell at public auction, the TR.ACT
OF LAND, of which Samuel Clark died, seized
and possessed, lying and being in the said county
of Augusta, on the Fast side of South River, ad-
joining the lands of Rev. Samuel Kennerly and
others and containing by estimation about
1876 Acres, @
be the same more or less. About GO Acres of this
tract are cleared and under fence ready for farm
ing purposes. There are on the land 2 -
comfortable Dwelling Houses, with
other buildings and sufficiency Of good Ei!i
water, young orchard, &c. G12
TERMS OF SALE.-So much money ss will be
sufficient to pay the costs of this suit and the ex-
penses of sale will be required from the purchaser
on the day Of sale-and as to the rasidue, a cred
it of g., IL, l8 and "a months will be given, ia
king from the purchaser bonds with sufficient per-
sona security, and retaining the legal title as ul-
innate security until the whole ofthe purchase
money is paid. JOHN r. SYRCLE, Com.
June %, lS53.-tds:
o. Lexington Gazette requested to copy ids.
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WASHINGTON COLLEGE.

vUHiIE next Session of this Institution will open
Il on the second Thursday (Sth) September.
and close 3rd July next Catalogues exhibiting
the course of instruction and the standing of the
students during the past session. &c, &c, will be
cheerfuiiy sent to all requesting them, by Prof,
Campbell, Clerk Of the Faculty. The Tuition
fee is forty dollars per annum. The best Board
lag can be procured at $3.50 per month.
FACULTY..
George Junkin. ID. d., President and Prof. of
Mental and Moral Science, Logic. Rhetoric. sc.
Maj. ID. ii. Hill, Cincinnati Prof. Of Nlathemat-
les aud Military Science.
John L.. Campbell. A. Nj. Robinson Prof. of
General and Agricultural Chemistry and Astron-
omy.
James j. White, Prof. of Greek Language and
Literature.
Junius NJ. Fishburu, A. NJ. Prof. of Latin and
Modern Languages.
Lexington, Va, July "a, iS53.-tlstS.
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CLASSICAL SCHOOL FOR BOYS,
IN ALBEMARLE.

TIME subscriber having opened School for the
Il benefit Of his own children and having taught
during the past 10 months, will resume his school
the first Of September and continue until the last
of June.
The Latin and Greek Languages will be taught
according to the plan pursued at the University !;
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and the other
branches of an English course will be strictly at
tended to-. French and Spanish will be taught if
desired by parents.
The subscriber will give his undivided time to
his School, and hopes by faithful and diligent at
tention, to merit portion of public patronage
He is not without experience, having taught sew
eral years, about 10 years SINCE He is willing
to take 10 boys to board in his family, who will
fare in all respects as he does This school is sit
uated in neighborhood noted for health and pos
sessing all the advantages ola religious. moral,
and refined community, convenient to Churches
and within q miles of the Central Railroad.
His terms are $3.50 for board and tuition for
the Session of 10 months, one half payable the list
of September and the remainder the LIST of Febru-
sry. Address X. S. NELSON,
Gotham, Albenarle CO.
Ju1y 10 1879 Inn
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ATTENTION FARMERS!

TTNHE subscriber having recently purchased the
l. Mill property of Dr. Davidson, on Middle
River, in the county of Augusta, respectfully asks
a share of your patronage. The Mill is now I'M
derqoing some repairs considered essential to max
ing Flour of the best quality and as much from
grain of good quality as any other Mill, Mr. ia,
coz b. HALDEMAN, that old and experienced
Miller, will continue to attend the Mill and will
do all he can to give satisfaction to customers
Those who may not be disposed to have their
grain ground, may find it their interest to give
me chance to buy. y. Z. MOhhlo'
July q, lS5S-2m.
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LOOK AT THIS /!
ar AUCTION.

TINHE subscriber having determined to dscon-
tinue business in this country, offers for sale
his valuable FARM adjoining the town of Am
sterdam, in the county of Botetourt. 1t contains
$50 ACRES,
$50 Acres of which are cleared, under good fenc-
ing, and in high state of cultivation, and the
balance is in very fine timber.
The lands generally lie very well, and have
been very much improved by the free use of Clio
yer. Lime and Plaster. About so Acres are now
in good Timothy Meadow, and there could be
made as much more.
There is upon this FARM a fine ORCHARD
of the choicest fruit;
TWO GOOD FARM HOUSES,
ESQ situated as to suit division of the FARM and
first-rate Barn and other out-houses. 1t is beiev
ed to be one of the most productive upland farms
in the county, and well worth the attention of
those who wish to buy good farm. Ii is well
watered and lies on the Main Valley Road, about
one mile from the McAdamized Road, Is miles
from Buchanan and miles from the Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad. 1t will be divided or not to
suit purchasers. One fourth of the purchase mon
ey will be required in hand, and the balance in
three annual payments. Any person wishing to
examine the premises, will please call on Mr..
Hutchinson, merchant in Amsterdam.
The above tract of land, together with six or
eight T.ALUABLE NEGROES, and four or
five HORSES, will be sold at public auction, on
the premises near Amsterdam, on the 25th day Of
August neat, the land the terms stated above,
the horses on credit of nine months with good
security and the negroes for cash.
JAMES SHANKS.
IL IL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-27
FARM FOR SALE.

'ENIIE subscriber offers for sale his FARM, ly-
ing miles above Middlebrook, in Augusta
county, and about three-quarters Of nile from
the old stage road to Brownsburg, and adjoining
the lands Of Mrs. McKamy, the McNutts and
others. 1t contains 224 ACRES, about 80
of which are cleared. The quality of the land is
good and very improbable. The Improvements
consist of DWELLLNG HOUSE AND
KITCHEN, and an orchard of Fruit Trees
There is well at the house and spring at one
end of the Farm.
The terms will be made known on application.
My residence is about four miles from Middlebrook,
where letters may be addressed to me.
THOS. HARRIS.
.Julv 90. 1S53.-4m.