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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-16
r EONARD a. COOPER'S HOTEL IN

EONARD u COOPER'S HOTEL IN
j i BUCKHANNON FOR SALE.-In pursuance OF
Decree rendered at the Spring term, 1859, of the
Circuit Court of Upshur County in the case OF Jose
Shall proceed TO sell THE HOTEL AND LAND, in
the bill and proceedings of said cause mentioned on
the third Monday in August 1852 at the front door OF
the Courthouse of said comfy Upshur upon cred
giving bonds, bearing interest from the day of sale,
with approved personal security. A lien will also be
retained on the property sold further security for
the purchase money.
The Hotel aforesaid is the one kept for many years
in Buckhannou by Mrs. Cooper, and is in every way
the best Hotel in the County and is well furnished,
and the furniture, if desired, will be sold with the
house. .'-
The land aforesaid, consists of about 20 Acres,
of fine river bottom, adjoining the said town. and
will be sold in g. A. or acre lots or all together, as
desired G.. w. BERLIN, Cm'r.
Auo q 1659-tds .t..
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EXECUTORS SALE.-We will sell privately
T. very valuable TRACT OF LAND, lying with
in two miles of Midway, in Augusta county, adjoining
containing 200 Acres more or less. The land lies
South is In excellent cultivation, and is naturally
land of good quality: About Is are in Meadow,
well watered and from SO to rs Of timber. The
improvements consist of large BRICK DWELLING
HOUSE, good BARN, and olher necessary out.hou-
ses. The farm is convenient to the High School at
Midway, Churches, Mills &c. Possession given at a.
ny time. JOHN @. ECHAkD,
VIM K. ECHARD,
March 20, 1859. Ex'ors of G. Echard, decd.
Address the Executors at Mofetts Greek, Augusta
cnuntv Va
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August Q, 1s59-tds.

NALLAGHAN'S TAVERN FOR SALE
" AT PUBLIC AUCTI0N.-This well known
Tavern Stand in Allegheny County, Va, on the main
IA miles west of JackSons River the present terminus
of the v. C. r. R., and 10 miles east of the White
Sulphur, will be sold under decree of the Circuit
day of August, 1859. ,rn 1,,.l
This property is too we'll known to the travelling
public to admit of puff or require praise There
ted property when larger and more lucrative bust
ness has been done at it, than at the present time
There is large and valuable FARM attached to the
tavern with inexhaustible auarres of lime and &C.
ment stone on 1t.
TERMS :-Onethrd of the purchase money will be
required in hand and the residue in two equal annual
instalments, with interest thereon from the day OF
SALE bond with good personal security to be gwen,
and the legal title retained as additional security.
JAMES w. MASSIE, J la0s
ANDREW FUDGE, fCom'rs.
ANDREW DAMR0N,)
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DERUVIAN GUANO.--We are now receiving
i At our depot in Washington and this City the
cargo of the ship "Sver STAR just arrived direct from
the Cinca Islands and are thus enabled to otter our
customers fresh article in new and strong bagging
FOWLE d CO.,
Auo 9. 1859. Alexandria, Va.
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SCHOOLS.
FEMALE INSTITUTE

VHTESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE
w The Conference Seminary, of the Bait Confer
ence located at Staunton, Va. Next session begins
2nd wednesday In September, 1859, and Go
ses Both of June 1860. s7 -
Regular course-session of 10 months-boara use
of furnished rooms lights and fuel &C., ....$ltO.Oo
Tuition In Collegiate Department. .ao.0 w
!" Preparatory 6 1, .........-...zo.oo
No charge for incidentals.
Extra Branches-charges for session OF ten montns
Music on Piano with use ofinstrument,. -. .$oo.Oo
Guitar or Melodeon, ................ 4o'VV w
Modern Languages EACH. ~ nv
Drawing &C., ~ a0'o W.
Oil PAINTING, ...'..'''''
Bills payable half yearly in advance.
We thank our numerous patrons TOR tnelr iiperai
support during the past year. We have 6een grat
fled at our good success We cordially ASK ConIn
uance of the same favor We are assured that tne IN
faction to those who entrusts their daughters 10 our
care.
Numerous repairs have been effected during the past
year which will conduce greatly to the comfort OF the
boarders New musical instruments have been
bought and large addition made to our chemical and
philosophical apparatus An additional teacher has
been employed. The entire building will be lit up
with gas No pains will be spared to give entire sat
isfaction both the boarding department and IN the
recitation rooms.
PROF. TURNER one of the first musicians IN the
State will still superintend the department OF music
For further particulars send for catalogue to
B. ARB0GAST, Principal
Staunton, July 10, lS59-6ws
fzS- Stauntou Vim, Rock. Reg, LewlSburg Era,
Salem Reg and Leesburg Washipgtonian copy.
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MALE SCHOOL IN sTAUNTON.-Tht

MALE SCHOOL IN STAUNTON.-Tht
lH subscriber will reopen his school on the 2sTH
OF AUGUST next.
The term will embrace two sessions of five months
with the usual intermission at Christmas.
Terms per session flo months, one-half payableou
the first of February, and the remainder at the close
of the session:
Elementary English Studies-Reading, Writing
and mental Arithmetic. ...............$2O.O 90
Observation-Disclosures, Grammar, Geogra-
phy, History, &C., $500
Observation-Disclosures Mental and Moral Sci
ence. 1000
Classics-Latin and Greek. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 800
For other information apply to Col. Geo. Baylor,
Rev. Jno. B. Davis, Prof. A. j. Turner or JAS A. Pr
per. GEo. a. LoNG'
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OREENBRIER LAND FOR SALE.

" have in the County of Greenbrier 706 ACRES of
land lying In what is called the Meadows of Green
brler" which am DESTROYS of selling. This land is
II miles west of Lewisburg upon the main road lead
ing from Lewisburg to Charleston. large portion
of this tract can be made the finest meadow. There
now some so or 70 acres improved, and part of
it good meadow Mr.. Joseph Deltz who lives near the
land will take pleasure in showing it to those wishing
to purchase. COL Sam'l McClung who has lands in
the region will give any one desiring it infor-
nation concerning this el
Terms accommodating. .Ea4. ,.,3!
For further information address me at Mt Scion,
not sold before the 6h asy ofSsptss5er neat will, on
that day, on the premises, offer 1T publicly.
Aug. 9, 1859. d. NEWTON VAN LEAR.
- Semi-weekly Richmond Wing and Lewisburg
Era CODY ids and send acct to this Office. = ~
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TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.-Deeming it to be
i to the interest of both purchasers place and com
munity that should sell lots, l. therefore, will oder
for sale privately, at Crsgsville, Augusta Co.. Va,
on the Va. c. r. R., which is very desirable place
for health, and good situation for merchant and
mechanics of all kinds. Upon lot there is large
Stone House, another large Shoe Shop, another has
Dwelling House, another Dwelling House, q
Blacksmith and Wagonmaker shop, with Tilt Ham
mer. will sell as many unimproved lots as may be
wanted. For further particulars address at Frank
ford Greeubrier Co., Va, or p s. Craig, Cragsville
who will show the property and bargain for the same
for me- 5sf - JAS. A. CRAIG.
AnrIl 10 1a59--tf y.t -.5
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GALE OF LAND.-On Saturday, the 2OtA day
y of this month (August,) will sell at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder without reserve, that por
ton of nv Farm known as the "DUNN TRACT"
lying Immediately on the South side of the Port Re-
public road five miles east of Staunton containing
% Acres. About ID acres of which are cleared and
in good state of Improvement, the balance well tim
bered. This place is plentifuy supplied with first
rate Well Water. The buildings good, consisting
of 9 DWELLING HOUSES, a STORE HOUSE, Barn,
ton for Store, Physician, or Mechanic. -
TERMS About 800, will be required to be paid
on the day of sale, to John Hamilton, Commissioners
in the case of VIM. Bailey and Dunn's widow, &C.,
the balance to be divided into three equal payments
to be made 10 VIM. j. Nelson Trustee, at six twelve,
and eighteen months from day of sale, and secured
as said Nelson may require.
August. g. l859-3ts. o. Z. CLEVELAND.
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GO0 REWARD.-Ran away from his pillow on
DCU Saturday NEGRO BOY named Augustus,
aged about II years, light copper complexion, down
cast expression supposed to be in the nighborhood OF
Greeuve. $50 viii be paid for his apprehension ii
taken out of the County, $40 if taken in the county
Aug 9, 80 ). L. PEfTON.
lust RECEIVED-A very fine assortment Of
e CLOCKS to be sold very low.
StauntOn, Aug. 8, 80. G. q. fEAkLE
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OO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.-HGying
" purchased K. Summerson's interest In the Con
Germ of TayIor, Hoge Co., we have this day assoca.
ted ourselves together under the style and hrm OF
TAYLOR Il H0GE for the purpose OF conducting the
DRY Goods and Grocery business. Thanking our
tofore extended to us respectfully ask continu-
ance of the same The accounts due the late hrm OF
Taylor, Hoge Co. are drawn off up to July lst, 1889,
Those knowing themselves indebted will please come
forward and sette and those having claims against
said firm will please present them for settlement TO
the undersigned who have assumed all the liabilities
of the concern. ). +. TA1LOR,
HOGE
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TTOUSES & LOTS!-H0USES AND LOTS
II ar ,EM-We are authorized to sell several
Houses and Lots in Staunton, very desirable as pla
ces of residence Long time will be given on some Of
them. Apply soon to GUY WADDELL,
Staunton, July 26, 80. Real Estate Agents.
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COACH FINDINGS.-We have just received a
l ] supply of Rims, Hubbs. Spokes, Shafts, Buggy
Sticks and other findings, which will he sold cheap
III ~ WOODS J. GILKES0N.
Staunton, Aug. 2, 1859. -.
GALL AND LOOK AT MY STOCK OF
" TOBACCO before purchasing elsewhere, as
am determined to sell as low as can be had IN this
market. l-,l-l1 JNo. b. EVANS'
Siaunton, Suly 2s, 80. g f1sai, i .ar.f
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4 VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-I Of
n fer for sale the best GRAZING FARM in Lewis
County, living about ten miles South of Weston, on
Sand Fork Of the West Fork river, containing ego
Acres, and about one.half cleared and well set in
grass. 90 -.
purchasers. ,,o,,,re
TuapE ORoHARps on the farm. II is unnecessary to
give particular description of the property as per-
Sons wishing to purchase will of course examine IT,
Aug. 9, lS59-6t. gohN Mc9ns: :
EARM FOR SALE IN BATH COUNTY.
j. will offer for sale privately until LIST September,
NV FARM in Bath County situated about five miles
from Millboro Depot. v. 6. r. B., containing about
ESQ ACRES. Said farm is well improved For fur
'N'' ''''- DIR. R. P. WILLIAMS,
Millboro' Springs, Bath Co., Va.
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O'ACADEMY. -TEAoHERs
w W. 7. RICHARDSON, NJ. HALE H0US.
TON.-The next session will begin on the 18th OF
September with thorough system Of Instruction.
The scholar will be prepared for College or the UNI
yersity Few places offer such inducements to those
who wish to have their boys educated in safety can
confidently assert that such thing as dissipation
exists in the school, nor is there known to be dissl'
pated youth in the place. And perhaps no school In
the State has furnished larger proportion OF hrst-
rate young men. Reference is given particularly to
the character and proficiency of those who have gone
to Washington College or the University. A limited
number of boarders will be received into the family OF
the subscriber.
Total expense for scholastic year. sl75 For par
tculars inquire of w. ]: RICHARDSON.
Waynesboro', June %, 1S59-f
NOISY CREEK ACADEMY, Angus.
INl Ia COUNTY, YA.-The next Annual Session
of this Academy will commence the FIRST MONDAY IN
SEPTEMBER, and close the 25th of June, 1880. The
School is designed to be preparatory to the Universi
y of Virginia All the teachers graduates Of that
Institution.
TERMS Board and tuition, including everything
$500.
For particulars see Catalogue.
Address, Messy Greek, Va:
T. j. WHITE, Principal.
D. G. CANNON, M. A.
July S, 1s5V.-tlst0ct.
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TSIMBER LAND NEAR STANTON For

i SALE.-Actng as Commissioner under decree
of the Circuit Court of Augusta County, 1 will, on
TAursday the 1871 of August at 8 o'clock, P. NJ, in
front of the Court House in the town of Staunon sell
at public auction, tract of WOOD LAND, contain
ing about 80 Acres, adjoining the lands of Col. VIM.
A. Bell and Others and belonging to the estate of Ma
ry B. Kenney, decd The land is of good quality and
we'll timbered The precise quantity of land will pc
made known on the day of sale.
TERMS SO much of the purchase money as will
pay expenses of the sale and costs of suit will be
quired in cash, the balance credit H. 10 and
"a months with bonds and approved personal securi
ty and the title retained ultimate security until all
the purchase money is paid.
July l9, 1859. ID. 3. YOUNG, Comr.
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PRIVATE SALES.
.sNroNrEyIp1o,n In NELSON co,

ssMONTEYIDIO,oI In NELSON COUN.
Nl TY, FOR SALE.-As the Agent Of Mr.:
F. Harris, will sell privately this fine panta lion
containing 500 Acres. Two hundred acres are
cleared-hfty acres of which are number one BOT
TOMS The high lands are Of good quality, present
ing southern and eastern exposure, admirably adapt
grasses fbe entire tract is well wstered and with
small expenditure of money, meadow land may BIZ
made on the highest hills
The timber is not inferior to any in this section
Virginia and conveniently ocated and on the premis
es an excellent ORCHARD of choice fruit. The i'm.
proyemeuts consist of a comfortable Dwelling
House of four large rooms and passage ten feet wide
oyerseers house and other necessary outbuildings
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4 UGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY, AT

II d u c1.: I..,: In -,
mence on Monday, the Goth day of September
next and close on the last week in June following
Ample arrangements have been made for thorough
system of education The course of study is compre-
hensive and practical, embracing all the branches,
useful and ornamental, usually taught in female
schools of the highest grade. The several depart
ments are filled by competent and experienced as
sistants The public rooms have been recently sup
piled with Maps and Charts of the latest construction
and the Philosophical and chemical apparatus enarg.
ed at heavy expense II the purpose of the Trus
tees to avail themselves of all the educational i'm
provements of the day and to place their Institution
upon such basis that it will furnish advantages for
an accomplished female education, equal to any that
may be obtained elsewhere.
Circulars, giving additional information, will be
sent upon application to the Principal.
Staunton July L. 1859.
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NTOTICE.-I have this day sold my entire inter-
IN est m the Stock of Goods, Accounts and Notes
due the firm of Taylor, Hoge q Co. TO Simpson F.
Taylor and p B. Hoge, who will continue business at
the old stand r. SUMMERS0N.
Stauuton, Aug. 8, '5s-yin. Copy.
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j. BUMGARDNER, Ja., oo o'Nl'i''''a
August, Q. Vim. Copy.
A no. 1. STOCK FARM in MARKET,

fer Tor sale privately until the 18th of August, 1859,
the Farm on which now reside, lying on Smith s
Greek in the County of Augusta, containing $50 A
ores, of which about $50 acres are cleared and in
good state of cultivation. There is 60 acres Of good
MEADOW, and more might be made; the remainder
is heavily timbered The improvements consist of a
comfortable frame DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen.
BARN with all necessary out houses, Orchard, &C..
deem it unnecessary to go into detailed description
of my farm, as those wishing to purchase will exam
inc for themselves.
Should not dispose of my farm privately by the
18th of August will sell it publicly that day AL
so all my Personal Property consisting Of House
hold and Kitchen furniture, Horses Cows, Stock Cat
tle Hogs Farming Utensils and variety of articles
too tedious to mention. Terms made known on the
day of SALE LUKE WOODWARD
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DOCKBRIDGE LAND FOR SALE.-ln-
III tending to remove from the county, offer for
pike in Rockbridge county, containing about 500
Acres. 1t lies within miles of the Natural Bridge,
and miles of GImores Mill on the James River and
posure-good SOIL producing all the crops of the
county Is we'll watered, and would make fine stock
farm About one half is well timbered, and about 6O
acres fine meadow
The Improvements are new two-story BRICK
DWELLING. with rooms, besides basement rooms,
with Brick Kitchen attached, containing rooms an l
all necessary 0utbuildings also q new MEROHAN1
AND 81 w MILL. in good running order.
This tract may be divided into two farms. If not
sold privately before the LIST day9 September neat
shall on that day, sell it at public auction, ON the
premises, liberal Terms, which will be made known
on application to me- and on the day of sale. Per-
sons wishing to buy invited to examine the prem
SEES.
Refer to J. D. DAVIDSON; Esq, Lexington, Va
SHANKLIN McCLINTIG.
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r OCH WILLOW SCHOOL, near Church

r OCH WILLOW SCHOOL, near Church-
IL WILLIE, AUGUSTA CO., YA,--Elght miles from
Staunton, on the stage route from Stanton to Yves
ton. Jed. Hotchkiss, Principal, assisted by grad
uate of the University of Va
The subscribers will open school on the Loeb Will
low Farm the former residence of the late j. Addison
Cochran, Esq., on the lst Wednesday in September,
1885, and continue the until the Srd Wednesday
in June, 1860
The object of this school is to prepare students for
the University Colleges of Va, or fit them for the
active duties oil life. ~
The subjects taught are Ancient Modern Ian
guages Mathematics, Natural Sciences, &C.
TERMS For Tuition, Board, &c. fol each term Of
scholastic months, from $3.50 to 800, payable in
advance.
For Circulars, embracing full information apply to
the proprietors. N. II. q ]. HOTCHKISS,
Churchville. Augusta Co., Va.
REFERENCES:- Hon. A. q. "a. Stuart, j. D.
Imboden Esq, R. L. Doyle. Esq, S. B. Brown, ST.,
N. c. Kinney Staunton, Va. Rev. B: M. Smith, D. D.
Union Theo. Sem, DIR. Jos. Wilson, Rev. r. O. Walk
er, Bishop J. j. Glossbrenner, Churchvie, Va. :.
Mrs. Hotchkiss, aided by teacher OF music, will
take charge of the education of few young ladies at
the same rates as above with the usual rates for mu
sic extra.
Jupa
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ESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE! shall
~ offer at private sale that desirable FARM in the
upper end of Rockbridge, known as the Galbraltb
Property The tract is twelve miles from Lexington
and two from the Natural Bridge, and contains 437
Acres, twenty-fv of which are meadow: The I'M
proyements are large two story BRICK Dwell
LING HOUSE, with ten rooms and a cellar and has
long been used as Tavern Stand; there are also all
the necessary outhouses This tract will be SOLD pri
yateIy and possession given in the Fall.
ssF Address Jas. p. Christian and Spotswood
Christian, Natural Bridge p. o.. a.
Anr,l 10 lSb9-tf.
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N. K. Trout, P. Q. JOHN PARKS, ID. U.
Aug. .. 1859.

VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks Office
OF the Circuit Court of Augusta County, August
the 1st 1859, James Berry, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Alexander @. Mellon in his own right and as Admin
istrator of Patrick Mellon dec d. and AL Defendants.
The object Of this suit is to attach the interest OF
Alexander C. Mellon in the estates of Hannah Mellon
and Patrick Mellon, and apply it to the payment OF
the Plaintiffs claim.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the De
PENDANT Alexander G. Mellon is not an lnhabltant oil
this Commonwealth 1t is ordered that the SAID De-
PENDANT do appear here within one month after due
publication OF this order and do what is necessary to
protect his interest Copy Teste,
n. h. Trout, p. Q. JOHN PARIS, D. G.
Auu @ 1888
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TTALUABLE SCHOOL PROPERTY OF

v PHYSICIANS RESIDENCE FOR SALE, sit
uated on James River, in Nelson County, Virginia.
The subscriber offers for sale, in the village of New
Market, Nelson County, Va, new and handsome res
idence, with ACRES of lands attached. 1t is fine
location for physician or FIRST class boarding
school. To Teacher properly qualified, the location
guarantees large and lucrative school. y
TERMS Enough in hand TO secure the debt, say
Cash or note with interest added satisfactorily
dorsed, balance annual instruments, With title re-
tanned. lu8 sss JOHN II. MoCUE, q
& - ysFs ilia lAgt for J. B. McClelland,
neiais Tye River Ware. House, Nelson Co., Va
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stauutOn, Aug. 9, '59-v. Copy.

VTIRGINIA Sat Rules held in the Clerks Of
Y ice of the Circuit Court of Augusta County,
August the LIST, 1859, George Eagle, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Michael Kershner, Peter Kershner, Janetta Kersh-
ner, Jacob kershner, Thomas Rodgers and Lavinla,
his wife, 81 as, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to obtain decree for the
sale of the real estate left by J. 81. Kershner, decd
aud apply the proceeds to the payment of debts a.
ganst said decedents estate
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the De-
PENDANTS Layinia Kershuer, Sarah Kershner, --
Kershner and - Kershner (whose names are IN
kuown) children of Johu Kershner, dec are not IN
habitants OF this Commonwealth 1t is ordered that
the said Defendants do appear here within one month
after due publication of this order and do what is ne
cessary to protect their interests.
A Copy Teste,
N K. Trout, p. Q. JOHN PARKS, ID. U.
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TOBACCO.--We are now in receipt of the largest
and best assorted supply of Tobacco ever offered
TO dealers in this section ofthe State and among other
choice brands, we have hand large supply OF the
Natural Bridge. X. !: GLENDf.
Stounton AnG o '59 Per G. T. Cochran.