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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
Commissioners Sale.

DURSUANT to decree of the Circuit Court Of
j. Augusta County, rendered at the November
Term, 1858, in the case of Gearhart's Administra-
tor Us. Gearhart's widow and heirs, will sell on
Saturday, the 5th day Of February. 1859.
on the premises, a TRACT OF LAND, containing
TWO Hunared Acres.
This Farm lies about miles Southwest of Staun-
ton, and within IA miles of Swoope's Depot, ON
the Va. Central Railroad, adjoining the lands OF
Messrs. Snvders and others. There is ON it u COM
Portable NEW DWELLING HOUSE and
other buildings; also, NEWLY ERECTED DIS
TILLERY. The Land is of good quality, from so
to so acres cleared, the balance finely timbered,
and well watered, having on II. never failing Springs
running through great portion oft.
TERMS OF SALE.-So much of the purchase money
in hand will be necessary to defray the cost of
suit and cost of sale, and the residue in equal pay
ments of one two and three years from day of sale,
the purchaser givipa bond and approved security
for the deferred payments, and the title to be
tanned as ultimate security.
DAVID GREEVER, Comm.
January s, 1S59.--tdS, lf'r a. aft
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
WIN. & DAVID GIBSON,
House Carpenters and Builders,

Main, near the Corner c. Sth street,
RICHMOND, VA,
ID RESPECTFULLY inform the citizens of Staun-
IL ton and the surrounding country, that they are
prepared with the assistance of their Steam Power,
and all the most useful Wood Working Machinery,
to execute every description of work in their line
of business, in manner not to be surpassed, such
as BUILDING HOUSES Of all dimensions, re-
pairing remodeling the same; putting in Store
Fronts of any kind, Shelvings put up Counters
made &C., in neat and tasteful manner, Stairs
built and Hand Rails worked according to Geomet-
rical Principles; Cornices made to suit any style
Of Buildings; all kinds of Mouldings on hand ;
Sash Blinds and Doors made to order, and sent to
any part of the country; every kind OF God Tura-
ing, such Stair Balusters, Newell Posts, &c. Ar
chi.ectural Wood Carving for Store Fronts, and
Capitals for Porch columns. All orders executed
in neat manner.
w. d. GIBSGN hope, by strict attention to
business together with their practical knowledge
of the same to merit continuance Of public pa
tronage.
rs Orders respectfully solicited.
Richmond, Dec. IL, 1858 -ly
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
Z r u ST S A T. d

pY virtue of Deed of Trust executed to me by
- Andrew Kericofe, dated March 18th, 1858, and
recorded in the Clerks Office Of Augusta County,
will proceed, upon the premises, on Saturday,
the 18th dag Of February meet, commencing at II
O'Clock, to sell to the highest bidder public auc
ton, for cash. certain Tract Of Land therein con-
veyed, upon which said Andrew Kericofe now re-
sides, known as the "JACOB ANDREW TRACT"
situated in Augusta County, On the North River,
and containing about ,SI1THEIGHT ACRES,
more or less.
The title to this land believe to DO good, but
acting as Trustee, I shall only convey such as is
vested in me by the deed aforesaid.
SAMUEL PAUL, Trustee.
January %, 1859.-tds.-Prs fee $3.50
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
WOOD, EDDx Go co.'s
SINGLE NUMBER 0TTERIESI
CHARTERED BY THE STATE OF GEoRGIA. )
CAPITAL PRIZE ESQ, 900.
TICKETS ONLY SO.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
As the members of our firm have, by way of pur-
chase become the owner Of the grants chartered by
the States of Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, and
part of tt in Georgia, under the management of
Messrs. Gregory d Maury, Of Wilmington Della
ware, we have deemed it expedient to change the
name Of our firm, ON and after January LIST, 1859,
to that of WOOn, EDDY CO.. who will hereaf-
ter have the management of the Sparta Academy
Lottery, and the others, as above named
In all transact ions we have endeavored to con
duct our business with integrity and promtness.
and we can assure the public that the patron age
heretofore bestowed on us is well deserving of be-
ing transferred to our successors.
Very respectfully,
s. SWAN & co. 4.
Augusta, Georgia, Dec. Is, 1858.
WOOD, EDDY & CO., MANAGERS,
Successors to S. SWAN & co.
The following Scheme will be drawn by
WooD, EDDY C Co., Managers Of the Sparta
Academy Lottery, in each Of their Single
Number Lotteries for FEBRUARY, 1859, at
AUGUSTA, Georgia, in public, under the
superintendent Of Commissioners.
Class 6 draws Saturday, February 5, 80.
Class draws Saturday, February -, $50.
Glass draws Saturday, February 10, SO.
Class 8 draws Saturday, February rs, so.
On the Plan Of Single NamaJers.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
PUBLIC SALE ct
Of Valuable Augusta Land.

TN pursuance of a decree rendered in the Circuit
i Court of Augusta County, at its last term, in
the case of Efiiager vs.. Clarke 4 ais, the UNDER
signed Commissioner, appointed by said decree,
will proceed on!Saturday, the 1 9th day Of Feb
rua1y, upon the premises, to sell the Iand in the
said proceedings mentioned, it being the sSme land
which was conveyed to said Clai Ike by Samuel
Funk and wife, BY deed dated the 10th of April.
1852, living on the waters of Messy Creek, and adj
joining the lands of Nimrod Showaiter, William
Crawford and others, and containing about .sl
168 Acres, 4N%
or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy
the Plaintiffs claim together with the costs of the
suit and the costs OF the sale, rpont following
terms, viz: fss !. ~.
So much in band as will defray the charges and
expenses of sale and costs of suit and the balance
on credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, tho
purchaser giving bonds with good security, and the
title retained as ultimate security
b. f. NICHE, Commissioners.
January Is. 1S59.-Ids
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
PUBLIC SALE OF
LAND & PERSONAL PROPERTY.

On Tuesday. the 22nd day of Februry next,
IT WILL sell, as Executor Of Mrs. Elizabeth Via,
IL decd, the TRACT OF LAND on which she re-
sided her DEATH containing
123 la acres,
lying the head waters of Christian Greek, with
in ohe mile Of Greenville, Augusta County, adoin-
ing the lands Of John Newton, John Merritt and
others. The land lies WELL and is Of excellent quail
ftp. There are about Is acres of MEADOW, which
cannot be surpassed in the County 1t iSwel wa
tered Christians Creek running through the land.
The Improvements consist Of
A GOOD LOG HOUSE,
Barn and other out-houses. There is on the place
a good Orchard. The Farm lies convenient TO-
Churches, Schools, Mills, &c., and taken altogether
is very desirable small Farm.
will sell oh the same day, all the PERSONA z
PROPERTY belonging to said estate.
@a- Terms made known on day Of sale.
WILLIAM F. SMITH, Ex'or.
Jan. 70, l859-tds of Mrs. E. p. Via, decd.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
TRU STEE'S SALE
OF VERY VALUABLE +
Real and Personal Estate

DY virtue Of Deed Of Trust executed to me Sv
ID Isaac A Bushong, on the l4th day ofSepten-
Der, 1858, and duly recorded, and at the instance
of creditors therein secured, shall proceed to sell,
on the premises, on M ss ss> gsaz&
Tuesday, the 18th day of February, 1859,
that valuable MER CHANT MILL, and about
Sl1Tf-SEVEN ACRES or LAND attached.
lying on Middle River, in Augusta County, about
six miles North-west of Staunton, and near the
village Of Spring Hill. This is one of the best
Mills, and is in one of the best neighborhocds in
the County, and is really most valuable property.
At the same time and place, l will sen a variety
of Personal Property embraced in said deed.
TERMS.--On the Real Estate, one tn irtY IN hand
and the BALANCE in two equal annual payments
with interest, the purchaser executing bond, with
approved security, and the vendors lien retained.
For the Personal Property, credit of Four months
will be given, on all sums $40, secured by
note well endorsed under $40 the cash will be re-
CURED
The title is believed to be unquestionable, but
shau convey only such title as is vested in me by
said deed. j. ID. IMBODEN. Trustee
Jan. l5 1S59.--tds. of Isaac 4. Bush0ng
gas~Spsc copy , 49, 4sr
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
AUSTIN & GENTRY,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
CQpNEp NN

Franklin and U-ion Streets, neor the IA.
Central Raalroad Depot. Richmond,
VXTII.L give their constant attention to the sell
w ing Of Flour, Wheat, UoaN, OATS, BACON,
LARD BurrEa, BAILED Hay, and Country Produce
generally. We assure all who will favor us with
their consignulents, to make prompt returns as
soon as the goods are sold,
REFEREacEs.-Co Fontaine, President of the
Va. Central Railroad Messrs. Dickinson, Hill &
Co. /; E. A. ]. Clopton; Thomas w. Dudley, City
Sergeant; Rev. Leroy M. Lee, d D.. Rev. Leo
Rosser, D. D., Editor Of Richmond G. Advocate,
Rev. F. j Boggs; Rev. E. P. Wilson, and A. g.
Stubbs, Esq. s
January Is. l85S.-1y
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

MEXICO AND THE SourH AMERICAN Re-
pUBL1cs.--It is impossible to conceive Of
state of things more disastrous, than that
in which Mexico is involved at present.
She owes foreign debt exceeding $685.
0o0,000, viz; $50, 900, 900 to British
stockholders; 81 500, 900 by the Spanish
convention; $4,000, 900 under the Spanish
English convention; $3.50, 900 under the
French convention, and about 100000
600 American claims. The annual interest
is nearly $4,000, 900 at per cent. Be-
sides, she has civil war at home, and has
just been threatened with invasion BY Spain
England and France. What is to become
of her
But if Mexico is under the weather. it
cannot be denied that Peru fourishes. She
has an army Of 4, 600 men, commanded BY
two field marshals and five generals of d.
vision. There are moreover, 22 brigadier
generals, 142 colonies, 1853 lieutenant colo
nels, 200 majors, 401 captains, 456 first
and AS second lieutenants. She has
navy Of ten ships, carrying 100 guns, and
this navy is commanded by three admirals
forty post captains and thirty-fve lieuten-
ants. With such force, she feels herself
able to 60 to war, and she has, accordi ngly,
declared war for the fftieth time, against
Bolivia. The cause is not stated, but we
suppose Peru feels her keeping. What a
magnificent State Rich, Wing.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
January Is, ls59.-4w.
SALE IN SANGERSVILLE,

RY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
- gusta County. rendered in a cause therein de-
pending between W. H. Wooddel, Plaintiff, and
Eavy and others, Defendants, shall proceed ON
the premises, in Sangersvile, to sell at public SALE
to the highest bidder r, on Saarday Tie 18th day Of
ONE HALF ACRE with it's Improvements ana
appurtenances-being the same property convey ed
to Michael Eavy, by Dinkle Sheets.
IERMs.-One fourth in hand, remainder in equal
instruments at six, twelve and eighteen months the
purchaser giving bonds with good personal securi-
ty and the title to be retained as ultimate security
January Is, 1s5g.-tds @
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
Contractors

PROPOSALS for making and laying four or five
1 hundred thousand BRICKS at the Sweet
Springs, Monroe Co., Va. (two hundred thousand
to Dc iayed by the LIST of Jnne) will be received
to contract, address the subscriber who is au-
thorized to bargain for the above work. AS prompt
payment will be made, none but a responsible and
prompt contractor is wanted
JOHN S. WILSON,
Jan. ~ 1859. for O. BEIRNE.
~ Mr.. Y. buren, will give employment to
eight Or ten Journeymen Carpenters at this place
at once.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
NEGRO HIRING, sc.

TIME subscriber continues to Hire out Negroes,
i Rent out Houses, &C.. and will attend to any
business requiring the services of an Agent. Hat-
ing extensive acquaintance with the citizens of
Richmond and its vicinity, combined with an expe-
rience Of several years in hiring out Negroes, he
fatters himself that he give satisfaction to all
who may employ hint. He hopes by promptness.
table share OF the public patronage
Izs-H He refers to the Editors of the indicator
Staunton, Jefersonian. Charlottesville; Religious
Herald, Richmond Examiner, Norfolk; and South
ern Citizen, Washington City, b. C..
THos. .. BAGBY, General Agent,
No. Wall Street, under ST. Charles Hotel,
Dec. ii, ls5S.--tf Richmond Va
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
VIRGINIA HOTEL,
McCLUNG & CO., Proprietors

McCLUNG CO., PrOpriet0rs.
TIME Partnership lately in charge of (this) the
j above named Hotel, having expired by limits
ton, the undersigned, now the sole proprietors
will, under the social name of McCLUNG& CO.,
continue to keep said Hotel open for the accommo-
dation of the public in style worthy in all res
poets of its well established reputation They have
engaged, as assistant, Mr.. VIM. D. GILKESON,
lately of the National Hotel of this place. y l4Y&'
f., va Alpersons indebted to said Hotel under its
late management are requested to hold themselves
in readiness to make prompt payment, it being ex-
ceedingy desirable to close up soon as possible
the affairs Of the late partnership.
Jan. 8, 1859. MCCLUNG d PETTON.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
An Alleghanian Murdered at Memphis,
Tennessee.

We learn, says the Pittsburg Press, that
Mr.. Wm. Stewart, son of Hamilton Stew
art, resident Of the First Ward, Allegha-
ny, was murdered at Memphis, Tenn, on
the 18th instant, by his brother-in-law, c..
oberly The origin of the affair is not yet
satisfactorily ascertained, but it is asserted
that Stewart was shot down, in cold blood.
In the early part Of January, Stewart, who
Is coal boat pilot reached New Orleans
with pair Of boats and after delivering
them. returned to Louisville, to take anoth-
er pair OF boats. On his way up. he stop
ped at Memphis. where his wife resides,
ana gave her eighty dollars of the proceeds
OF his labor. He proceeded to louisville.
and took out his boats. Having landed at
Memphis, on the 10Th instant, he repaired
to the house Of his father-in-law, G. Oberly
who resides about mile and half from
the city. AS he was about entering the
house his brother-in-law, G.. Oberly, a no.
torlously bad man, and hard drinker, STEP
ped up and shot Stewart, causing death in a
few minutes
The deceased was quite young man
0oinSsouo 1"enCy-HVe years or age. lie was
kind hearted, generous and Industrious
and always provided well for his family
He had been married three years, and re-
sided in Allegheny uutil within year past
when he removed to Memphis. His par
ents and relatives are very respectable, and
highly esteemed in community: His mel
ancholy fate will be source of poignant
grief to his aged parents, and will cause
deep regret to all who knew him.
A brother Of the deceased left Immediate
ly for Memphis, for the purpose Of bringing
the body to this city for interment.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
Dissolution of Partnership.

TINE partnership heretofore existing, under the
" style and firm of DR.. T. H. & j. C. KIN
NEY, has this day been dissolved by mutual con-
sent, DIR. T. +. KINNEY having purchased the
interest Of J. G. kinney All persons knowing
themselves to be indebted to the late firm, will
please make payment to Mr.. "A. S. KINNEY, in
whose hands the books, &c. have been placed for
Sc ttlement. DR.. T, H. d j. c. KINNEY
StauntOn jan 1859
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
TAKE NOTICE!

A LII accounts due the undersigned to January
a 1853, are made out and ready for settlement.
TO save my customers the annoyance Of DUN,
they will take this hint and come forward and pay
is no mere matter of form, and expect to whom
credit has been extended that they will find it
thesr duty and pleasure to settle promptly.
+. POLITE.
stock. j. p
January 49, 1889
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
aaA BOOK FOR EVERYBODY. "a
STARTLING DISCLOSURES!!

X. TELLER'S great
- work for the married
or those contemplating mar
riage-20O pages full Of
PLATES,
Price twenty FIVE cents
sent to all parts under seal.
By mail, POSEPAW.-
81, 900 copies sold the past
year. The single married,
and the married happy
A Lecture on Love, or how
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

which exists for its graduates and the high sala-
ries which they command are the best possible
guarantees Of the practical and business value Of
OF those whom the Iron City College recommends.
-Hunt's Merchants Magazine.
For Circular and Specimens Of Writing, address
w. JENKINS, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Dec. Is. l858.-2w
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
GREAT BARGAINS

Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
THE undersigned will from this day until the
i LIST Of March next, offer his large and well as
orted stock Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, at
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
Many of them at or BELOW COST. Those in
want of seasonable goods of the best quality would
do well to ca II and examine his stock of goods be-
fore buying elsewhere.
i22 DAVIS A. KAYSER.
P: S.-We have large lot Of Carpets, SAITH
netts, Blankets and other Winter goods, that we
are selling at great sacrifice.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
RICHMOND MARKET, Feb. 4, 1859.
Reported tn W. T. Staples d 20.
DIED.,

In Port Republic, Rockingham county, on Sat-
urday the 18th ult., Mrs. CARRIE WOLFE, wife of
Rev. John w. Wolfe, of the Baltimore Conference,
and daughter of Mr.. John Goodwin, of Botet0urt
county, in the 9th year of her age.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

BRIGHAM .ExcoMMuN1cAr1Ne Saint
Brigham has just performed the wholesale
slaughter Of cutting off from communion
with his church, eight hundred and sixty
members who sympathise with the Cent?
les.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
NEW FIRM.

nR. 7. H. KINNEY having taken Mr. P. Ii.
IL TROUT as partner, the business will hereaf-
ter be conducted under the style Of p. II. TROUT
& Co., at the stand formerly occupied by Dr. T.
II. & j. G. KINNEY. i22
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

SUrc1DE.-C. E. Chappell promising
young man, committed suicide a few days
since, at Hampden Sidney College, Va, by
taking poison.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME.
To be drawn each SATURDAY in
February
APPROXIMATION PRIZES

5,4S5 Prizes amounting to $32O,OOO
Whole Tickets $1o--Halves 5--Qu'rs2.5 so
Va A Circular showing the plan of the Lotte
Tres win be sent to any one DESTROYS of receiving it
Certificate Of Package will be sold at the foil W
ing rates, which is the risk:
Certificates of Packages of 10 Whole Tickets, $50
do. do. 10 Half do 40
do. do. 10 Quarter do 20
do. do 10 Eighth do 10
In Ordering Tickets or Certificates.
ordered. receipt of which they WILDE forwarded
by first mail. Purchasers can have tickets ending
in any figure they may designate.
The List of Drawn Numbers and Prizes will be
sent to purchasers INN edately after the drawing.
Purchasers will please write theirsignatures plain
and give their Poss Office, County and State.
Remember that every prize is drawn and payable
in full without deduction.
after the drawing-other prizes at the usual time Of
- NOTICE TO CORR
Those who prefer not sending money by mail, can
THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
whereby hi1nev or Tickets, in sums of Ten Dol
lars, and upwards. can be sent us
AT OUR RISK AND EXPENSE,
from any city town where they have an Office. =
The money an ,rder must be enclosed ina ''GOV-
ERNMENT poT OFFICE STAMPED ENVE-
I.OPE." CT ece Express Company cannot receive
them $50
AL communications strictly confidential.
Address Orders for Ticketsor Certificates 70,
WOOD, EDDY k CO., Augusta. Georgia.
or, WOOD. EDDY & CO., Atlanta, Georgia.
or, WOOD, EDDY & CO., Wilmington, Della
ware. ~
Mg-A list of the numbers that are drawn from
the Wheel with the amount Of the prize that each
one is entitled to, will be published after every
drawing, in the following papers :-Nep Orleans
Dclta Mobile Register, Charleston Standard, NASH
tiNe Gazette, AAeatu InteHiaencer Ne,o York Weez-
ly Day Book, SaUannoh Daily Ncps, Richmond
Dispatch, Paulding Miss.) Clarion, aud Lite
Rock (Ark.) True Democrat.
January 80. I959.-tc
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
BY GOVERNOR of THEVIRGINlA.
A Proclamation.

WHEREAS vacancy has occurred in the Ju-
wv dietary of this Commonwealth by the death
of Green B. Samuels, one Of the Judges Of the SUI
preme Court of Appeals, who was elected Judge
of the third Judicial Section, composed Of the
Counties of Culpeper, Madison, Greene, Grange,
Amherst, Rockbridge, Augusta, Bath, Pendleton,
Highland, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah War
rem, Hardy, Clarke, Frederick, Hampshire, Nor
my to the Of each o sad eG
is hereby required to cause an election to be held
therein on Thursday, the l4th dug Of April neat, at
the places prescribed by law, for Judge Of the
Supreme Court Of Appeals, to supply the vacancy
aforesaid.
Given under my hand as Governor, and under
the seal of the Commonwealth at Rich
r.. ST. mond, this seventh day Of January, 1859,
and in the $50 year of the Commonwealth.
HENRY A. WISE.
By the Governor:
GeoRGE W. MuMFoRD,
Secretary CT the Commonwealth.
January Is, lS59.-tde
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

s5sEI LIBELLED. -Proviaence Jan.
z ~ he bsrqne Laurens which was detain-
Ell DO. ~ s,3ici p IF having been fitted out as
i. saver Ass Doen ibelled.