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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
AUGUSTA COUNTY. VA.

A BOARDING SCHOOL for Boys, preparatory
"a to the University or Colleges of Va, or fol
Business it is in the country, 8 miles from Staun-
ton, on the regular stage route to Weston, Monte
rev, DC.
Tho Principal has had an experience, in hing
boys, for more than II years. and is assisted by
graduate ofthe University Of Va, also an expert
enced Teacher.
The ,chole expense for each term of months,
from $82 so to 500. Session begins first Wednes-
day in September, 1859.
For Circulars, containing full information, adj
dsess, Jed Hotchkiss, Principal, Churchville, Au-
gusta county, Va.
REFERENcEs.-Th Faculty of the University Of
Va. the Faculty of Washington College, Licking
ton, Va; Hon. A. H. H. Stuart. s. B. Brown. :,
J. D. Imboden, Esq, R: L. Doyle, Esq. n c.
Kinney. Rev }. B. Davis, Col W. A. Bell, Staun-
ton Rev. B. NJ. Smith, D. D., Prince Edward
CO., Va. DR.. J. Wilson, John G. Slower, Bishop
J. Gossbrerner, Churchville, Vs.; j. II. Wart-
mann, Rev. W. Il. Ruffner, Harrsonburg Va.
Mrs Hotchkiss, aided by competent music
teacher, win take charge Of the education Of few
Young ladies, at the same rates the above.
August 5, l859-2m,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
THE STAUNTON FOUNDRY

THE undersigned having entered into partner
L ship, are now prepared to do work Of almost
every description that comes within their line of
business Persons wishing to patronize home man.
utacture of this kind, have now the opportunity of
doing so. We can execute work cheap as it can
be procured at the North, taking into consideration
the freight that has to be paid on it in getting 1t
here. One ofthe firm can always be found at their
place of business, which is situated few hundred
yards Northwest Of Staunton. We have ARRAYS
On hand COOK In G, PARLOR. BOX, Ten
PLATE AND FRANKLIN STOVES j;
also, Kettles, Tenders. AnGi-ons Wagon Boaes,
and all the other minutia to be found at such
places. The LI1 lNGSTON two horse and Medi-
UNI PLOW, the improved RIvERCOMB, the Hat-
ris Plows, together with all their necessary fixtures
always on hand. also Single and Double Shovel
Plows. we have also variety Of beautiful pat
terms for IRON KAILIEG, also variety ufthe
most improved MILL 0LAR1ng PATTERNS to
fit up MAI Gearing, Circu Or Saws, Threshing Ma,
chimes, Iron Jeiihg, and all such work .ncidental
to Machine Shop Of IL better class. we ha sc
competent -ahd esperier, I'd workmen III our en-
r;oy, and all WORK ent, hsted to cur care will be
promptly attended to a. neatly executed.
a. j. GAE1tR & CO.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
SALE OF LANDS
Jackson's River Hotel and Farm,
FOR SAT.E

TN pursuance of two deeds of trnst-one executed
i to me by Samuel n. Woodward, the other by
Joseph n. and VIM. E. Woodward-I will on
Wednsday September l4th, 1859. On the premises,
proceed to cell at public auction, the above men
toned valuable HOTEL AND FARM.
The Farm is one of the most valuable in Allegha-
ney and contains about
3lOAcreso of Land.
At leaet 100 Of which is of the richest RIVER
BOTTOM. and is situated on the turnpike leading
from the Warm, to the White Sulphur Springs,
about Ii miles of the former and u east OF the
latter. and within 10 ii miles OF e terminus Of
the Virginia Central Rail Road.
UpcA the Farm there is a large and Comrsodious
Hotel, containing 20 or rs comfortable rooms, an
excellent Kitchen two fine Stables, Barn Corn
crib and other necessary out-houses The stand is
a good one for Hotel, being an excellent GUNNER
resort, and is an eligible point fora Store. Pof
session given in time to put in fall crop.
N8-A bargain can be had in the land.
TERMS One fourth in hand or good note at
so days with interest added, and the balanc In
one, two and three years, with interest from lay
of sale, the purchaser giving bond and app wed
security and the title retained as ultimate sec arity
will sell the above farm privately between this
will give due notice thereof.
Persons desiring information will address me at
Staunton. Va. or call upon Mr.. Samuel Kincaid
Morris Hill Allcghaney County Va.
WINS. Il. BAYLOR, Trustee.
Aug. II, 1S5s-tds
Ma Fincastlc Democrat Ccpy.-4t.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
SALES OF LAND.

GALE OF A VALUABLE TRACT OF
y LAND IN LOUISA COUNTY, offer for
sale, nv Tract of Land upon Which reside, in
the County Of Louisa, situated eaui-distant. about
~ from 1indsay's Turnout and Gordonsyille, ad-
joining the Lands Of Mrs. Lindsay, VIM. Baker,
Gradison Goodman and others, and containing
500 a GA Els.
This Land, for many reasons, is desirable. 1t Is
situated in one of the heathiest and most desirable
sections of the country. medately on the Virgin
ia Central Railroad and in the Immediate vicinity
of two Depots, Gordonsville and Lsndsav's Turnout
both of which are accessible BIZ good roads. Its
convenience to market is therefore as good as could
be desired. 1t being in immediate contact b,
Railroad with Richmond, Alexandria and Char
lottesve.
The soil is Of superior quality and well adapted
to the growth of all kinds Of produce particular
~ to the production Of Tobacco, and it has long
been noted for the equality Of that article pro-
About ups @2S ACRES Of the Land Is cleared and
IN good state of cultivation About so ACRES of
the cleared Land are Bottom Lands lying on a
large Greek which traverses the whole This Bot
tom Land is of superior quality, and much the lar
ger portion Of it is well taken in Timothy. The
balance of the Tract is ip. original and is we'll tim
bered. This Wood Land lies convenient to the
Railroad, ard profitable business could be pursu-
ed in cutting Wood and Cross-ties for the use Of
the Railroad for which there is already market
The DWELLING HOUSE is comfortable,
and all necessary Outhouses, Barns, &C., are in
good condition.
This Farm is remarkably well-watered. In each
field there is either Greek, one or more excel
lent Springs. My TERMS are very favorable and
will be made known tc any desiring to purchase
pefsons desiring to see the Land, will find me at
home. Those coming from distance will get off
either at Gordonsve or Lindsay's Turnout, where
will meet with a conveyance, If notified in time !;
and any information can be had by addressing me
BY letter at Bentvoglio. Va, or BY application to
VIM. Crank, Esq, Charlottesville, Va.
Ii the Land is not sold privately before the 9th
day Of September merit will on that day offer it
for sale at public Auction the premises at which
time and place. will also sell all Of my Stock Of
Mules, Herses, Cows. Hogs and Plantation Utensils
Of every description, together with my HOUSE,
HOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Possession of the Land given in time TO seed
Crop of Wheat and of the House on the lst ofJan-
uary, 1860. JOHN L. BRANHAM,
July %, 1859-tf. Behtivoglio, Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

"A UGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY, AT
IA STANTON. VA.-JOHN 3. TINSLEY,
PRrNcIpAL.-The next session of this Institution
will commence on Monday the 26th day ofSeptem-
Der next, and close on the las. week in June fol-
owing. Ample arrangements have been made for
thorough system of education. The course Of
ltudy is comprehensive and practical, embracing
all the branches, useful and ornamental. usually
taught in female schools of the highest grade. The
several departments are filed by competent and
experienced assistants. The public rooms have
been recently supplied with Maps and Charts of
the latest construction, and the Philosophical and
chemical apparatus enlarged at heavy expense
1t the purpose of the Trustees to avail themselves
Of all the educational improvements of the day,
and to place their Institution upon such basis that
it will furnish advantages for an accomplished fe-
male education, equal to any that may be obtained
elsewhere.
CIRCULARS, giving a iditional information, will
be sent upon application to the Principal
Staunton, July 20, I856-6t.
ACADEMY.-The next session
~ OF this school will commence on the LIST MONDAY
IN SEPTEMBER. The course embraces all that is
necessary to thorough preparation Tor the Uni
versity or College. The terms are as heretofore,
$50 for each term Of five months. and small charge
for fuel. French (extra) $40. In making out bills
at the close of each term, small fractions OF month
are not included either way. Pupils must be en-
tered for five months or to the close of the session.
No deductions made except for prolonged sickness.
Parents and guardians are urged to enter their
sons or wards during the first week OF the session
and to see that they are punctual and regular in
their attendance Attention to these points is es-
sent ia to Improvement. Boarding can be had in
the Academy for three four pupils, en- moderate
terms.
The subscriber announces that he will hereafter
be assisted by his brother VIM. III. Ii. Waddeii,
in whose fitness for the place he has entire conf
dence. JAMES. A. WADDELL, M. d.
Stanton, July %, 1859 6ws.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

NHERIFF's SALE OF LAND.--By vir-
- tue of decree of the Circuit Courtof Highland
couuty, pronounced at its May term, 1859, in the
case Of Joseph Jones VS.. james Jones, the under
signed subscriber will sch at public auction the
premises, to the highest bidder, on Friday the 26th
day of August, 1859, iWO TRACTS of LAND,
one containing 100 ACRES, lying in the county
of Highland, on both sides of Crab Ru: n branch
Of Bull Pasture River.) and was patented to J >,
seph Jones, decd the other contains 286 Acres
.nd Joins the first named Tract. These Lands
are of excellent quality and well adapted to grass
and grain a considerabieportiono fthem are clear
ed and the balance well tmbered There is up n
the Land comfortable DWELLING HOUSE,
Barn and other ,cssary Out-houses and al Or
chard of good Fruit.
TERMS.-Enough Of the purchase money in
hand to pay costs of suit and exp snses Of sale;
$500 on the LIST day Of January, 1860; $3.50 or the
LIST day of Jaiy, $780, and the balance in equal en-
stlalments, payable the lst Of January 1851,
1852, 1868, 1864 and 1865 respectively, all with
interest thereon from day of sale, The purchaser
giving bond with good security for the purchase
money aud a lien retained on the iaud for further
secaritv. JNO. NJ. REXRODE, 5. II. C.
Jxiy - lS59-4w
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
House and Lot in New Hope
FOR. SALE

pY virtue Of a decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
- gusta county, rendered on the 9th day Of Jnns
Shaver q 81 esorae shsTar
and ais. Defendants. will proceed upon the prem
Uses on Saturday, The 2oa day Of August, 1859, to
sell a valuable HOUSE AND LOT in the village of
New Hope, in tie County Of Augusta at public
auction to the highest bidder. The Dwelling House
is built of Brick, and is Commodous and Comfort
able House, the Out-houses are in good condition.
There is never failing Well Of good water in the
with Barn upon it, attached to and adjoining the
Dwelling House and Lot, which viii be sold with
the Dwelling House or separate may be desired
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough Of the purchase
ley to pay the costs of the suit and Of sale will
be required in hand and the balance upon credit
Of six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months
from day of sale. The purchaser Will be required
to give bonds with approved personal security for
tn definite payments and the legal title to the prep
erty will be se5ained ultimate security
SAML CRlCKENBARGER, Conner.
1nlv J25q-tds
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
EDUCATION.
Wesleyan Female Iastitute.


THE Conference Seminary, Of the Bait. Confer
- ence located at Staunton. Va. Next session
begins End Wedassday IN September, 1859, and clio
ses 3Oth of June 1850.
TERMS1.
Regular course-sesson Of 10 months-noard
ute of furnished rooms lights and fuel &c. $3.50. 90
Tuition in Collegiate Department, 1000
&c /" Preparatory g 1000
No charge for incidentals.
Extra Branches--cha2ges for session of ten
months.
Music on Piano with use of instrument. $50. 90
~ Sc Guitar or Melodeon, +" 1000
Modern Languages each, 1000
Drawing, &C., &c. 90
Oil Painting, 80. e0
Bills payable half yearly in advance.
We thank our numerous patrons for their liberal
support during the past year. We shave been graft
Ned at our good success. We cordially ask con-
tinuance of the same favor. We are assured that
the Institution never was in better condition to
give satisfaction to those who entrust their daugh-
tiers to our care.
Numerous repairs have been effected during the
past year which will conduce greatly to the COM
have been bought and large addition made to our
tionai teacher has been employed. The entire
building will be lit up with gas. No pains will be
spared to give entire satisfaction both in the boar
ding department and in the recitation rooms.
PROF. TURNER one of the first musicians In the
State will still superintend the department Of niu-
SIC
For further particulars send for catalogue to
B. .ARBOGAST, Principal.
Stanton, July p, ISb9-6ws.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

DY virtue of & decree of the Circuit Court Of
- Augusta County, pronounced on the 18th day
of June, 1889, in a cause therein Cending between
David Baylor, Guardian Of Sarah Margaret Ar
genb-ight, Plaintiff, against Sarah Margaret Ar
genbright, John Zimmerman end others, Defend-
ants.
We shall proceed on Tuesday, the 30A day Of
August 1853. to sell at public auction on the prem
ses a Small Tract Of Land lying on both sides Of
Bakers Creek, "a branch Of the Middle River) in
Augusta County, being the same ON which David
Arginbright,. decd, resided, containing 81
ACRES, adjoining the the lands Of Henry Edison
and David Baylor. The Land is of good quality,
and there is on it comfortable DWELLING
HOUSE, also . small barn and other out houses,
quantity of fruit trees two Springs and an excel
lent Garden about half of it is cleared, and
der fence and the balance we'll timbered.
TERMS OF SALE.-So mitch cash as will be
necessary to deay the cost of suit and expenses of
sale and the balance in payments of ten, twenty and
thirty mouths from day of sale. The purchaser
giving bond with approved personal secury. and
the title to be retained ultimate security until
the purchase money is paid.
DAVID BAYLOR,
VIM. S. II. BAYLOR oom ers'
Inv ~ 1Q5G~-fds
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
-, .DOoeo anu OHOtS, N MAIN Strf
Richmond, March 20, 1959.-ly


4 MOTHER LOT of those splendid Instfumont
IA has just been received
We have now as fine an assortment Of Pisnas
can be found in any OF the large cities, aud at
LOWER Prices.
$225 to 81 900. -'oA'
In this lot we have also the much admired Rois
dc Nosr and the new scole circular ection, which
tor volume ana beauty OF tone, uearIy equals the
Grand To these nesF kind, we solicit the attcn-
ton of Professors and Amateurs. The Thalbsrp
Grand is still ON hand Tor sale!
Orders from abroad with references, will be
promptly attended to. Drawings of Pianos. with
thh prices, furnished free Of expense. ~.
The INSTRUMENTS from this fdctoay hare unirersouv
carried me first medals, diplomas, and ounyds orr,
all comgetitors IN all Fairs and Other places ,che,.
they kavs besn exhibited in Europe and Amer;es.-
Yhs jrst professors, mechanics and jadges Of 5o,l
est perfection.
Warerooms North side of Broad Street, near Ctr. .
ard at Hsbliston q Bros, No. 1859 Main Street.
NATH'L CARUSI, Sole Agent.
Richmond, April 2, lS59.-1y
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
CesNAlaIS<IONEESS' SALE.

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
ID Augusta County at It's last term, in suit there
in pending, of VIM. E. IIugsetts Execu'rs vs. said
Hogsett's devisees, we will sell on the premises. on
Saturday, the 3rd day of September nert, A TRACT
OF LAND, in this (Augusta) county. estimated
the Hometract of VIM. E. Hogsett, decd, and
liz so much thereof as was devised by said Hogsett
to his sons. John E. s Henry $. Hogsett; it lies
about two miles from the Stribling Springs, on the
tains fair proportions of tibered anc arabic land
and is well suited for grazing.
TERMS.-So much of the purchase money in
hand will def-ay the costs and expenses of SALE
The residue in TIRES equal enstalments, upon
credit of 8. l6 and "a months. The purchaser to
execute bonds with good security, and the title to
be retained as'6timate security.
5 S,eHst A s <; TySSGDHr' comm'er,.
August 8. l869.-4t.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
Commissioners Sale Of Land.

DY virtue OF decree Of the Circuit Court of An.
- gusta County, pronounced on the 9Th Gay Of
June 1859, in cauxe therein pending between
David Baylor, Guardian, of Sarah Eliza and Laura
Cornelia Teaiord; -Plaintiffs.
AGAINST.
Elizabeth Teaford, and others, defendants
We shall proceed on Tuesday, tie 9Th day Of Sep
TENDER 1889, the premises. sell the real Estate
III the bill and proceedings mentioned Consisting
Of a HOUSE AND LOT in the Town of West View,
Augusta County.
ALSO about &c ACRES fland lying on Mid
die River, in said County. adjoining the lands Of
Keller, Peter H. Ed ION and Others The land is Of
good quality. all cleared and under good fencing
TERMS OF SAIE.--So much cash as will be ne
c.ssary to detray the expenses CT sale and cost Of
this Suit, balance in equal payments Of Is and "a
months. purchaser, giving bond with personal Sc
curtv, and the title to be retained as ultimate Sc
curity until the whole of the purchase money is
paid. DAVID BAYLOR.
GEORGE BAYLOR.
Commissioners.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
PUKLEC SALE or
Valuable Middle River Lard.

I SHALL offer at Public Auction, on the premises
i on Middle River, six miles north of Stanton,
ON FRIDAY, TIE 18th or A UG UST NEXT,
my Farm, containing 1851 ACRES. And at the
Horses, Cattle and Hogs; quantity of Wheat,
Oats, Hay and Corn. Also what Household and
Kitchen furniture may be the owner of. A de-
scription of this property is deeged unnecessary,
as those wishing to purchase will call and It,
The Land will Be she wn purchasers by either my
SELF Mr.. Alex. Anderson or Kisdon z Smith, who
both live near by. GEO. A. ANDERSON.
July ~, lS6O-ts-Spec copy.
TOWN PROPERTY FOR sALE.-On
i Saturday, the LIST Of October neat, we will Of
fer at public auction in the Court house ward. the
property near the Court house in which VIM. d.
Glkeson now resides. Persons disposed to buy
will OF course examine the property which will be
shown by Mr.. Gilkespn.
TERMS One third of the purchase money in
six months and the balance IN one and two wears
from the sale to be secured by endorsed negotiable
notes, with interest added, and lien On the prop
erty.
Possession will be given on the LIST day of Janu-
airy, 1860.
JOHN B. BALDWIN, lr.u.....
NJ. G. HARMAN, i'u''ees'
Aug. 1s, 'S8--ods.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
Commissioners Sale.

IN pursuance to decree of the Circuit Court Of
i Augusta County. rendered in the case Of Hottie
W. Pence and ais, On the 9th day Of June last,
will, Friday the 2nd day Of September nert, on
the premises. at public auction pr oceed to sell
HOUSE d LOT belonging to and in the possession
of Reuben Pence, situated On the HarrsonlJurg and
Griffith Neff and others. TIE Lot contains about
FOUR ACRES AND Twelve POLES, is in a
good neighborhood and has every advantage to
make comfortable home
TER-NS.-So much money in hand as will pay
the cost of sale and the above named suit, (say
bout S45,) and the balance in payments OF six,
twelve and eighteen months, and the purchaser
giving bond and approved security, the title re-
tanod as ultimate security,
VIM. S. Ii. BAYLOR, Conner.
Jnly 20, lS59-4t-Printer's fee $3.50
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
Fruit Trees, Evcrsreens,
shrubs, Roses, Straw
berry Plants. &c.

TXT NJ. HOYT CO., Nurserymen, of Roches-
wv ter, New York respectfully announce to
the citizens of stanton and vicinity. that they are
prepared to receive orders for Fruit or ornamental
Trees, Shrubs, Roses, &C., through their Agent
Hote and viii IL this pP Pclnity for sev ,ra
days All orders delivered in Oct; or November
in good order at the Railroad Depot.
4. BOWERS. Agent.
July Is, 1s5G-tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
July 20, lS59-~tds.
90 .nrnissioslers' Sale of Land.

QY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
ID gusta county rendered at the June term, 1885,
in the suit Of Abney's Ex'ors, Plaintiffs, VS. Aus
tins heirs, Defendants, we will proceed, in front
of the Sherff's office, in the town Of Staunton, at
public auction. to the highest bidder, on Friday
the I'd day Of September, to sell the TRACT OF
LAND in the bill and proceedings mentioned, be-
longing to the heirs of Norris Austin, decd, sit
uated about three miles from the town Of Staunton,
containing los ACRES. Said tract of land is hcav-
lily tihbered, and will be divided into parcels to
suit purchasers. A plat and survey will be fur
nished for reference on the day of sale.
TERMS SO much in cash will be required as
may be NECESSARY to pay the costs of sale and rea-
fonable costs of suit and the balance in payments
Of six, twelve and egh tech months from the day Of
sale the purchaser giving bond with good security
and the title retained ultimate security until the
whole Of the purchase money is paid.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY,, lc,.
J. BUMGARDNER, Jn.. oon To-
Auc <. 1870.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
/ AND FOR SALE.

THE Subscriber offers for sale his land, situated
i in the county Of Al5smare, four miles from
Gordonsvie, and three miles from Bentivoglo, on
the Virginia Central Railroad, and containing, by
recent survey ,6S5 ACRES, which can be di-
w.n ana
will purchase without first viewing the premises
will only say that it is unsurpassed by any estate
in the Piedmont region, for healthfulness and fer
tility Of soil. From four to five hundred are
covered, with original growth; and there not
less than thirty springs of good and pure water
within its bounds. Any inquiry addressed to me
at Bentivoglio Post office. Albemarle county, will
be promptly attended to, or will take pleasure in
showing the land to any one wishing to see It.
Persons wishing information referred to w
W. Gilmer, Esq, Aibemarle; to 7. &. Deane, Esq
Richmond, or Roger A. Pryor, Esq, Washington.
July g, 1851. N. L. WALKER.