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company
The aggregate salaries paid to freight agents

The aggregate salaries paid to freight agents
at Richmond is $500.
These salaries both in the aggregate and in
detail appear to US unnecessarily high There
is no office connected with the road requiring a.
ny unusual amount of talent or requirement, or
any peculiar or rare combination of qualities for
the discharge Of its duties. By way of illustra-
tion and example We refer to the Superintend-
ent, whose salary is $4,000, and in addition he
is provided with clerk st q salary Of $720.-
Whilst we may not be very accurately or thor
oughly acquainted with the duties of this officer,
yet as far as they are indicated by his annual
reports we see no reason why ssla-y of one
half the amount now paid might not secure the
services of man every way qualified to dis
charge them. 1t appears to US that an ordinary
amount of capacity, combined with industry and
energy, is all that is required to discharge the
duties of that Office A less salary than is paid
the Superintendent of the Central Road has CON-
manded for the State, in her highest court, the
enspent ability and profound legal attachments
of Baldwin and Stansrd and three thousand
dollars a year is all the State now pays to the
JudgoA of the Court of Appeals. The Circuit
Judges receive still less. Yet no difficulty is
found in filling these high offices with the best
legal talent. We BY no means think the salary
of the Superintendent the only one that ought
TO be cut down we are for laying the axe at the
root of all unnecessary expenditures.
A good beginning was made last year in cut
ting off "dead heads" and we hope the work
will 90 on until all the Spite holes through which
the Compsuy's revenue leaks are stopped,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
Celebration in Charlottesville.

The Advocate says That The Monticello Guard
propose t. lIuve grand celebration "f the 4'l'
of July in Charlottesville, to which military
companies from Baltimore and Richmond will
be invited The Advocate asks. Cant and
won't Slanntnn get pp q company W that time
p, i,;n n. Q"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
ssRichmoud Adyertisements.v

We invite attention 10 the advertisements o
our Richmond friends We advise our mer
chants and other citizens who may visit thu
Capital to call upon these gentlemen, from
whom we are confident they can buy goods on a.
reasonable terms as in the Northern cities.
The pressure upon our columns prevents the
insertion of q large number of advertisements
this week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
zoC0RMICK,S TMPROYED VENPiNG

TO LAND BUY ELISHA rat noDAi, the
i 18th day OF MAKCH. 1855 ut II o'clock, A. NJ. ]
will proceed ON the premises tn sell public auction,
that very valuable FARM, belonging to Chesley Kin
ney, containing $40 Acres. lying ON both sides Of
he Nc ,danzed road. ~ miles n. +. from Stannton
Persons in want of farm invited 10 inspect the
premises and attend on the day oil sale, bargain
will be sold 1.-THE dav above appointed should prove
too inclemen for the sale TO take place, the land will
be offered on he next fair day.
TERMS OF aALE;-One third of the purchase money
will be required in hand, "a negotiable note at 81 or ~
days, satisfactorily endorsed with interest added will
be accepted for the hand payment and the residue IN
me, two and three ears from day Qs sale. for which
bond aud good security will be required and lien re-.
Ianed upon the land until the purchase money is all
vaid, n. Ii. NJ. BELL,
Attorney in Fact for Chesey Kinney.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

GENERAL BANKRUPT LAw.-Senator Toombs,
from the Committee on The Judiciary, design
Introducing bill for general and uniform sys.
reln at Bankruptcy thr"ughuut The United State
f,r rhe protection of creditors, the relief of in.
solvent debtors, and To regulate tie commercial
intercourse of the ii izrlls of the tferent States.
including banks aud all corporations 10 pay Their
debts or b.cnne bankrupt. 1t will provide Il.
yain,t all frauds ar preferences, and COMPEL an
honest division OF all the bankrupl's property u
innnu Tie cred turs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
Large Sale.

Mr. George P,uge has eull his Middle River
Farm, thought by ,nany t" b. the best farm il
the County, to Mr.. Jas. NJ. Stuart for $50 per
acre. The track co1taius upwards Of three hun
,lred acres.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
Heavy Snow.

On Sunday night last and dnrng Monday,
snow fell in this place to greater depth than al
any time during the winter The weather TOR
several days previous had been intensely cold and
an ample supply of ice was obtained.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

w- We learn from tho Vindicator that Mr..
Albert N. Niche, of this place, has been ap-
pointed Captain of company train to transport
supplies across the Plains to the army in Utah.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
Concert Postponed.

It will be seen from the notice in another col
ulnn that the Concert advertised by the Band on
Friday night, has been postponed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
NIRGINIA.-Al Rules held at The Clerks Office

XTIRGINlA.-At Rules held at The Clerks Office
Of The Circuit Iou,t vi Bath county, oD MONDAY,
Le LIST day vt March, 1910, En.ua JoLbsion in her
right and Us ExecutIIx Vi John j. Johnston,
dec d.,-Plaln.if,
AGAINST
Edwin Brow and Eliza his wife, james NJ. JvhB-
Stu, Josep h T. Jurns on, Emlnu JoLn,lop, john u.
Johusion, Amos Hansbarger and Ann Is. his wile aud
Henry Mlller,-Deiendanis.
The object OF tins suit is to obtain decree for the
sale Of tue lands OF which John j. Johnston died
seized
The Defendant James NJ. Johnston not having
tered his appearance, and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that he Is not an nhabant vi this Common
wealth: On motion of the Plaintiff it is ordered that
he SAID Defendant do appear here within mouth
after the publication OF this order, and answer the
rlanfs bill; aud that copy Of lhis order be pub
!ished in the ''Staunton Spectator once week for
successive weeks aud posted at the front door If
the Courhouse Of said county the first day Of the
next Court after its publication.
A COpy-Teste, ). A PORTER, elk.
March Ia lS5S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

The conduct OF the recusant n,'nbers is de.
serving of grave censure, and Gov. Wise's course
was highly proper and necessary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

n.y. See the advertisements uf "Sandfnrd's
and Woods Hair Restorative"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

Immediately after proclaiining the House adj
j"urned. Speaker Orutchheld requested the Clerk
read communication which he handed him.
The Clerk read tile Governors proclamation
calling an extra session on Monday. A general
call for Wise" was then made, and the Cover
uor delivered an address TO the members, com
planning of The biennial sessions, plying the
bachelors who seemed particularly anxious to
20 home, asserting his independence of friend or
ioe but kindly rendering his corporation to all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
Agent of Samuel Q. Luddington
March 10 1658-tds
UHTVH IOUO=-tNS
THRUST SALE OF LAND AND MILLS

i lin pursuance OF a deed of trust gwen to me BY
d. ] II, den, on the 18th of December, 10 Z, shall
proceed, on the premises, Tuesday, tie l3M day of
April next sell, at public sale, to the highest bid
der for cash the following property Tor much there
of as may be necessary bring about $lSso,) name
ly: tract or parcel of land containing about SO A.
ores, situated about miles from Staunlon, upon Mill
Creek. The improvements are comfortable DIV Ell
LING HOUSE, Stable, and a Grist and Saw Mill
The tile Of said Fly den is considered good but act
ing Trustee will convey to the purchaser only such
lille US is vested in me,
March 10, lsos MICRO. X. TROUT, Trustee.
Wind ou,y
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March 10, ls5S-,ds
5I7RTsT SALEM virtue Of a deed of trust ex

1INRUST SALEM virtue of u deed of trust ex'
J. ecned To me on the 2d.h day of February, 1871,
by John w. Hemp, | shall proceed, on The prem
ises. on Wednesday,, tie 3lst day Of N.rch, 1856, TO
sell at public auction, TRACT Of LAND, contain
ing 100 Acres, on the waters of Christians Creek.
in Augusta county, which SAID tract OF land was con
veyed to said Hemp BY George G. Robertson and wife
due March LIST, 1885, the like sum on the LIST day OF
March, 1852 and the like on the LIST day Of March.
1850
The land " i'll be sold for so much in cash as may be
sufficIent 10 pay costs of sale AID the PAYMENT due
March s 1853, and interest; and the residue in two
equal annual payments TO fall due March ls $50, and
1870 Bonds, with good security, viii be taken for
the deferred payments and lien retained as ultimate
security. HUGH w. SHEFFEY, Trustee.
March 10. lShS-tds : Wind. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
~Oc~~>~~~, - ~ c.~~-~c~~>~>~'
E. STOCKERT,
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,
Next door 10 Prices Hardware Store,
S'rAINTON. VA,

STAUNTON, va.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
i aud the public. that he has Just received large
suppl, OF BOOTS AND SHOES, of all @@
descriptions and sizes, which lie Is pre-. II W
pared 10 sell at prices Low # not Low 4lhN8
sn than ever offered in this market. Tho Of
SUPERIOR kind and purchasers will find IL TO their in
terest to call and see him before buying elsewhere
Ladies Shoes from 6211 cents to higher price. Chill
d. ems shoes from rs cents to a higher price
Buyers are respectfully reques ed 10 call, Us they
may rest assured that BARGAINS may be had,
all work US his own warranted to eer aceH, and to
be made ot the best material. E. 5.
Staunton. March H. lS5S-tf.
lyTOCK CATTLE FOR SALE.-As Agent of
- Samuel c. Luddngton, OF Greenbrier county, |
i'll oer for sale al auction. in one lot, on Thursday
tie 1871 dGy Of M4y0h, 1885, the farm of Chesley
Kinney, on the Mcadamized Road AZ ,s-
miles Il ON Stnunton, LOB Head OF FINE vV&M
Stock CATTLE. III
TERMS OF SALE:-Upon credit of six
months for negotiable note satisfactorily endorsed
The sale is at the risk of Samuel Lewis, Of Bath
county, who purchased the Cattle and failed to take
them.
At the same time will offer the Farm for sale. See
advertisement in another column
II. NJ RELL,
Agent of Samuel Q. Luddington.
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Emil and Fair Notice!

The price Of the Spectator is $3.50 wear, but from
subscribers who pay within the year 81 will be recelv'
ed in full Tbs regular price OF $3.50 will be rightly
and lmpartiay exacted from all who fail to pay be-
fore the expiration Of the year.
Jan. 6, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
NOTICE.-Olho Williams


" Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Robert p Williams, in his own right and as admin
strator of no Williams. decd Marcus Williams.
Mahala d. p. Williams. Joel Bethel and Matilda biz
wife, Isaac He Ter and Mary K. his wife, C0Fnea Anu
Hughart and Ohio w. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IN CHANCERY.
In pursuance of decretal order ofthe Circuit Court
of Bath county, made in the above cause on the 2ls
day of October, 1885, referring to me, as Master Com
missioner of said Court The accounts OF the Defend
ant Robert p Williams, administrator Of Ohio WI
ams dec d., for settlement. and also TO STATE and re-
port an account Of such Announcements as may hav.
been made by Ohio Williams. de: d., in his life time.
o the De endant Robert p Williams, unless The latter
shall waive his right particle ate in The distribution
of The estate of SAID testaior-n"tice Is Hereby gwen
the parties ierested attend me at my Office q. Bah
tour house. Monday, The 9Th day OF April. ISIS
shall then and thee proceed execute said order.
C. X McDANNALD.
March 10 1883 Master Commissioners.
,JcCORMICK,S IMPROVED KEAPlNG
vi AND MOVING MACH ~. Fox Is .! TIN
card renuuheL Hctine has proved s"psrur toall 9TH
er Reapiug Machines. aud is the o"dy rettabIs Machn
ow in se aS all Ainds of Grass ar Cram can be Gu
vi;h il under almost any circumstances Va, hou break
my down.
This chiue is simple, Strong and durable having
IN IRON beam and fine nialieable on Fingers and ca,
" run us close to the gr,nd rs my be necessary, o.
raised to any requires height.
PRICE of i.h1 80 Machine ut Baltimore. Nd $la!
-$5, cash. and balance IN munhs with interest. OF
$50 cash z-horse Machine Si4J- $40 cash. and bal
ance in months. with interest, or Sl31 cash.
PITTS PATENT SEPARATOR HORSE POW
ERS aoarrantet to ThreSh and Clean ut for tue Ora
nav or Ma ket One Bushel of Wheat per Minute
This Machine is superior u any IN The market Price
~ G ,srINGs. &C., on hand.
IN. FARMERS winted 10 act ~ agents.
Apply tn u address r. L. ELklNToN.
n. RAJ AZ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Fire and Inland NAVIGATION insurance,

CALLS The attention Of lis friends patrons, and thu
I public generally, to the following facts: OF it,
having Cash Ca,,al Of sj0u, 200 with assets b.
mounting To 81 1907 ,9O3.42 Has transacted bus
ness successful, IS ears aud continues to progress
in health, wealth and va y. Paid an aggregate loss
of over sl0.oUo. Is organized on national basis.
with local agencies in all principal places under mel
camille system. founded on Cash standard, with M
enviabe reputation bike the the banks OF tn.
Hudson, the Mississippi the Gulf of Mexico. or thu
Northern Lakes; presenting powerful organization
as q conservation Of public good and bond ofnegrtv
equal to all the emergencies it undertakes worthy the
stability and dignity of an eminent American Corpo
ration, on merit alone founding its claims 10 patron
age and favor; aording superior facilities and securi
" in matters of insurance-Commercial Mechanical,
Mercantile or rura-while ranking for lmportance
public service the first of Fire Insurance Companies OF
America lnsures at rates and rules liberal tn.
risks assumed permit for solvency and fairprot. E.
pecal attention given TO The Insurance of Dwellings
and Contents. for period Of from to five years.
~ Losses equi.nbly adjusted and promptly paid.
~ Policiea issued without delay by
A. F. KINNEY,
March 10 1883 Agent at STANTON Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

TO THE PUBLIC. Having purchased the in
terest of VIM G. tirahanl in he assets of the firm
of WV. G. GRAHAM Co. | shall hereafter conduct
the BUTCHERIXG BUSINESS in nv own naUir
Persons indebted To said firm are hereby required I"
make payment to me forthwith. as oil claims due to l.
placed in the hands of an officer for collection Per
sons having claims against said concern, will present
them to me US usual. The name OF the firm will bt
used only in set ling the business of the tirm.
will be found al Market three times week. on the
regular market mornings, with my usual variety OF
FRESH MEATS My friends and the public are invited
to give me Il call. THOS. L.. HARMAN.
rob
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

lfIRGlNiA.-At Rules trld M tile Clerks Office
v Ut the circuit Court Ut Bath county. TN Monday,
tue lst day of March, l>5>, John Bradshaw and Rob
srt Lock- dge. administrators OF Robert Lockrdge,
decd ,-Plain.ins,
AGAINST
George w Lockridge, Andrew Lockridge, John T.
q, ri aud Thomas Is. ullure.-D.tenduuIs
The object " ,h> is % inhIbit aud Restrain the
Jeeudau. Geoge ,.ock idgc. his agent. atlo nies
Creditors, from collecting an execution III the Cir
:dit Court ot Is. cnigts, on he Common Law SIDE,
the name OF Alexander II ri, LngIon vino sued for
ne bench Of oeUrge W. Luc~rloge against Andrew
Iockridgc.
Tue Ue'sndant GVrge W. Lockridge no, having Gu
eisd his u. pesrance aud it appealing b, sa,stac-
Cy evidence lha lac Is MOI iLh.binb ot has u
,nuu. eah: On mn u the Plamiius, j. In oid,I ed
nat tue sud lpeirDuani 40 APP ear here within Ona
after he paLIrasi"n IL this OF der,
the Plain ii Till ana thar copy of tins order be
aab.i.h,d Ia The - aunt.n Sp, etaior onoe a wax
Tor iuur successive w.ehs, and osted the iruit
iuor vi ihe Cuuri-huu,e III con. tue rs, day
II The next Court AFTER its Publication.
A CuIL-1esie, S. a. iOLTER, OK.
March 1898.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

)ovington & Ohio Railroad bill. The Senate's
lli Amending the Militia bill WAS taken UP and

Covington & Ohio Railroad bill. The Senate's
bill amending the Militia bill was taken up aud
passed.
The bridge bill was then taken up and debated
by Messrs. Sweeney and Smith. Before the lat
ter had concluded. he gave way to MIR. Seldom,
who submitted motion to pass 10y all other
business and take mp the appropriation bill Mr..
Dejarnelte moved to lay Mr.. Seddons motion on
the liable, which was agreed To. Some tesfy
words here passed between Messrs. Capert"n,
Raymond and other. on the conduct of melnbeis
who refused to extend the session. Mr. Chris
lian tfered resolution extending the session to
the-in>t. Yeas 81, nays 4S-Lost for want
III " affirmative votes.
AT the night session of the House the bridge
bill was taken up, hut in the midst OF the dis
custom communication was received from the
SENATE stating that the Senate had finally adj
iourued. Previously to adjournment the Senate
Ilac passed re outi"n ordering medal to he
presented to the widow OF Lieut.. Hernd"n. The
House concurred. The usual resolutions com
pllnentary to the officers were adopted. and at
Ter a brief address the Speaker announced the
House adjourned sine die.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

Vincent Z. Geiger and George H. Geiger, heirs OF
George Geiger, dec d. and VIM. C. Geiger, George J..
T. GeIger and Sylvester A. Geiger infant heirs Of said
Franklin T. Geiger dec d., who was heir of said Geo
lieiger, dec d. defendants.
The object of this suit il to obtain decree for the
sale of tract of mountain land in the county of Bath,
belonging to the heirs of said George Geger, dec d..
and to distribute the proceeds according to the sever
al rights of the parties above named.
The Defendant Vincent Z. Geiger not having entered
his appearance, and it appearing by satisfactory evl
deuce that he is not an inhabilant of this Common
wealth On motion of the Plaintiff, it is ordered tina
the said Defendant do appear here within one month
after the publication of this order, and answer the
Plaintiffs bill and that copy Of this order be pub
shed In the "Stainton Spectator once week for
four successive weeks and posted at the front door OF
the Court house of said county the first day OF the
next Court after its publication. 49,.
Copy-Teste, S. A. PORTER, OK.
March 10 1S5S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

W- Tie "ViadiOatur" having failed to COM
ply with the request of our friend, the learned
Grecian, notwithstanding our own solicitations
to the same effect, "Beta" again propounds his
interrogatories in regard to our views on lie
compton" in the last number of that paper
Perhaps it would be well for the "EinGicator"
to have the Grecian's article stereotyped-we
presume lie is to be charged for standing matter
al the regular advertising rates. lnasmuch, how
ever,as beta" seems to stand solitary and alone in
his anxiety 10 reference to our position, we will
relieve him at once by full and frank exposi
ton of our views in regard to Kansas matters il
he will call at our Office in proper person.
We will answer his lnterrogatories categorcally
and give HIM full permission topublish the same
in the " Tiudieator.' We dislike to see him So
seriously exercised about niatter that seems TO
concern nobody else, and make this proposition
in good faith to save him from unnecessary suf-
,er,ng and needless expense.
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IV' WV NIN|0'
Augusta Female Seminary.

NesSs Editors 81 laviug recently attended
the :, mi annual examination and exhibition al
the Augusta Female Seminary, desire to ex-
press briefly through the press the qualification
the exercises afforded Inc, and my high appre-
citation of Mr. Tinsey and his efficient assistan :
.s conductors Of q female sohonl. The recita'
lions of the pupils, from the OLDEST to The young
est, showed The most thorough training and il
was delightful To witness the c"nteniment and
clIeerlulness which every conntenance indica
ted. There was The utmost good order, without
any show of authority, Int teachers and pupil
seemed influenced Ivy feelings OF mutual kind
ness and respect. would be glad TO speak Mt
length of particular classes, aud especially of The
musical performance, which was in the highest
degree creditable, but will not trespass upon
your columns to do so. The patrons of the
school have reason to be more than satisfied, and
those who have been active in building up the
institution may congratulate themselves upon
the success of the enterprise. ANXIOUS.
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THE LATE WAR IN KANSAS-OR A
II .,,h: hIsl knr q

TNHE LATE WAR IN KANSAS-OR A
i NEW HAT! The sub 'criber has on baud tint
assortment of superior quality Of HATS, OF all n
sizes, of his own lipisl, aud Of Non thern nake- n
Also, quantity OF CAPS, ofall sizes and OF ve? -
neat uish which he is Disposed 10 sell at node'as
profits for CASH. Persons who may be in want OF y
covering for the head "proect it from The bsls ~
the pi lIess s,urnl," resi- ttull, ,afrmrd thai
SILKY i. prepared to tirnl IL 'a.- necessary ar icle
NJ accounts Ut aiade on und ready iur seal nlent
Please ra.l and s;ite Thankful fr The a.r"nagea
ready received. the subscriber asks COIL inuan "
the same.
~ Highest cash rrlces given iop fuRS.
SIaunt n March a lsi, WM. SHRY.
4 sNUG LITTLE TOWN PROPERTY
n FOR SALE-As Attorney III Facl fDr josef
" alsh If Washington Guy, oaer for sale pra.rli
an OIL reasonable terms, that yer. desirable nth
home IN ;. anon, he residence OF TnoS j. Mich
lie, and nov n Tue "cr,l ancy Il e. =. Moods. II no
sold privately beu he .tday Of .tyrb uext viii
then offer it at public auction.
J. D. IMBUDEN,
Attorney for JAS. Walsh.
March 10 ls5S-Viud COPY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

WANTED AT CRAIGSYILLE-A Dry
w Goods Merchant to whom | will rent first
rate house. want alsU SADDLE AND HARNESS
MAKER, "a single man preerred,) good BLACK
SMITH and WAGON MAKER. The situation is a
good one tor either Of The above. My BLACKSMITH $
Shop is large one, and furnished with tw1 sells Of
lopl9 aud ttlihlnnier. Fhe Wagonnaxer Shop is
also la &c, and has machinery turned by water lower.
Persons IN want of good situation will do well 10 call
upon me soon. No one need apply who cannot come
well recommended. JAMES A. CRAIG.
4, ni.rsuiua March 10 lShS-fI
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XJIRGINIA.-AtR Rules held at the Clerks Office
Y of the Circuit Court for Bath county. on Monday.
the 1st dav of March, 1885, Octavla L. Geiger, widow
of Franklin T. Geiger, decd. ,-Painlif,