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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-13
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
EAru SVTDDlJES

1859. FALL SUPPLIES 1853.
w are now in receipt by packets A; IL. ManShes
w ter,Searsvile, Andover, &c. from Boston, OF our
FALL SUPPLIES of BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
CAPS, de- to which we invite the attention OF Mer-
chants and dealers.
These goods have been bought direct from the man.
facturers, in New England, under the most advanta-
geous circumstances which enables us with conf
deDce to assure purchasers that are prepared TO
and will sell them as low and upon as accommodating
terms they can obtain similar goods in any OF the
Northern markets, thereby saving them, at least the
cost OF transportation and commissions.
Merchants and wholesale dealers are respectfully
requested to examine our stock before making their
purchases C. A. BALDWIN x CO.,
Prince Street Wharf.
Alexandria, Sep. G, 1S59-tas2O0.
Augusta County Court Clerks Office, to wit:
ENSTRAYS.-Taken up ON the 18th of August,
u 1862 by Robert NJ. and G. II. Kyle, on their land
in Augusta County, THREE CATTLE, OF the follow
ing description. to wit:
1st. red Heifer, pie-bald sides, white spots on
her forehead back, hind feet and belly, and white
tail, four years old and valued at $50.
End red brndle Heiter, marked a crop of each
ear and slit in the left, white spots the sides,
belly and forehead, and white tail four years old and
valued at s2S.
Srd. A slim red Steer, white face, broad horned,
white on jaw, dewlap and belly. white spot on in
side of each hind leg ear marks same as second, four
years old and valued at $34
Extract teste,
Sept s, 1s5s-8t# F. N. IMBoDEN, D. G.
TOR SALE.-A NEGRO WOMAN AND TWO
Il CHILDREN.-On the 4t Monday IN Septenader
Reet, Court day. we, as administrators OF George
Barnheart, decd, will sell at public auction, for
Cash before the Court House in Staunton, Negro
Woman and Two Children.
THOMAS TURK, Aam,rs
GIDEON BARNHART, fhun' To-
Sept. 6, 1s59.-tds.
4 SITUATION AS TEACHER WANT
N ED.-A gentleman desires T. school. a situation
in family preferred Can teach all the English
branches, Latin and Greek. Has had several years
experience in teaching, and can furnish the best OF
testimonials rs regards character and qualifications
Address, stating terms, II. W. d.
MithchelPs Station
Aug. 80, lS5s-St* Culpeper, Co., Va.
TAKE NOTICE.-All persons are hereby eau
l. uoued against uespassing upon the lands
of the subscriber by hunting ga hering fruit &c, as
the law will hereafter be enforced against all such of
tenders WM. w. OUNAGHE jr. s..
Staunton, Aug. So 1889.
ENTGHES' Abdominal supporters, Mrs. Belts do,
i and Chases Trusses for sale by
P.H. TROUT & co.
stanton, Aug 20, 1859.
a Office! positively prohibit all persons from
Il hunting ou my lands, under the PENALTIES of the
law. DAVID FULTZ. e
Aug 81, lo59.-Sts
CULPHATE OF Morphia, Acetate do, Muriate do,
Dat 2. II. TROUT & cos Drug Store.
Staunton, Aug 80, 1859.
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SALES.
EXECUTORS SALE OF LAND.-In r

IFXECUTORS' SALE OF LAND.-In pur-
L suance of the last will and testament OF Nelson
Sae decd the undersigned executors OF the SAID de-
cedent will the 18th day of September next, II falr,
if not the next fair day, on the premises sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder, the following KE-
AL ESTATE:
1st That desirable tract of land on which the de-
cedent resided at the time of his DEATH lying in the
County of Bedford, adjoining the lands of Martin P:
Burks, Moses Penn, William E. Slidd and Others and
only five miles distant from the Big Island landing on
the James River and Kanawha Canal to which place
there is well-graded road. BY an old survey this
tract contains about 400 Acres from 200 to $50 Of
which are cleared, and lie in one contiguous body,
and are in good state of cultvation.-.the bal,
ance is well timbered. This land is well watered
with fine springs and never-ailing streams, and ID en-
closed mostly with chestnut rails. The SOIL Is remark
ably well adapted to the growth of grain and all the
grasses About one hundred acres are now In clover
the balance is very fertile, and is exceedingly lu1u
RANT in all of its productions. :.
The improvements consist Of large and commodi-
GUS DWELLING HOUSE. containing some eight or
ten rooms, good Negro Cabins, Ice House, DC, fine
Garden, and fine large Orchard of choice Fruit
Trees. This land is situated in healthy. highly In.
telgent neghborhood, and is in every respect one OF
the most desirable farms in Bedford County.
Also, at the same time and place. will be sold by
way of public auction, Tract No. @ containing about
500 Acres, lying two three miles east OF the above
and near the Nobusness Mountain, land only one or
two miles from the James River and Kanawha CanaD
decd William E. Slidd and others. About $50 acres
of this land is cleared the residue in TIMBER the most
of which is fine tobacco land. The most of this land
lies WELL and produces fine wheat and other grain; is
we'll watered and enclosed lies adjacent to a fine
mountain range, and would make good grazing
farm.
The improvements consist of a newly erected House
with fou rooms and other necessary out.houses with
small Orchard, &c. If necessary, to suit the conve
nience of purchasers, it will be divided into two
tracts.
TERMS:-A sum sufficient to defray the expenses
of sale will be required in cash for the residue of the
purchase money credit of one, two and three years
will be given-the payments to bear interest from the
day of sale. Bonds with good security will be re,
qured and the title retained further security until
the whole of the purchase money is paid.
Possession to seed wheat will be given lmme-
daely after the sale and full possession the LIST day
of December next. 80,
Persons wishing to see the land before the day OF
sale are referred Mr.. Thos. N Sale who resides on
1G,- JOHN w. SALE,
.-u l.. A.. SALE,
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A UGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.-The SUBJ
n scriber offers for sale privately, his Farm OF 800
ACRES on Christians Creek, miles from Staunton,
and 2 south of Va. G. X. K. About $50 acres are
cleared and produces well, the balance is well timber
ed. The Improvements are NEW BRICK Dwell
LING, of rooms, Kitchen and Wash House. Meat
House, Negro Cabins, Stables, and Corn Crib, all
new
Also, GRLST AND 81 W MILL, with corn and
plaster crusher attached, all in good order. Purcha-
sers are invited to examine this property.
Ny terms are Il down, the balance in one and two
years. and reasonable indulgence part OF the mon
ey after 1t falls due, if required.
August ., IS59-tf. WIN. ID. SlMMS.
A SMALL FARM For SALE.-I offer for sale
II privately a sm i. FARM, containing 90 ACRES,
lying the Va. c. r. b. within half mile Of Craigs.
vile depot. There are so acres cleared the balance
we'll timbered and tillabe About 20 river bot
tom There is on 1t a good CHOPPING AND SAW
MILL, in good order, and log Dwelling House.
will also offer for rent my DWELLING d STORE
HOUSE, in Craigsville. The Store House is close to
the Depot. Possession will be given at any time
well to call upon me soon. For further particulars
address me at Craigsyille 2. D Augusta CO., va
Sept. 81, ls5S-tf JAMES A. CRAIG.
MISERABLE FARM FOR SALE shall
~ offer at private sale that desirable FARM in the
upper end of Rockbridge, known as the Galbraitt
Property The tract is twelve miles from Lexington
and two from the Natural Bridge, and contains 437
Acres twenty five of which are meadow. The i'm
provements are large two story BRICK Dwell
LING HOUSE, with ten rooms and cellar ana ma:
long been used as Tavern Stand there are also al
the necessary outhouses This tract will be SOLD pri-
yatey and possession given in the Fall.
~ Address Jas. P. Christian and Spotswoot
Christian, Natural Bridge p. o.
April IL, l859--tf.
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PRIVATE SALES.
ssA1oNTEYIDIo. nIN NELSON COR,

sbNfONTEflDlO,'' In NELSON COUN.
lM TY, FOR SALE.--As the Agent of Mr. b
F. Harris, will sell privately this fine panta don
containing 500 Acres. Two hundred acres are
cleared-tfty acres OF which are number ooe BOT
TOMS. The high lands are OF good quality, present
ing southern and eastern exposure, admirably adapt
ed to the growth OF corn, wheat tobacco, oats and
grasses. The entire tract is well watered and with
small expenditure of money, meadow land may be
made on the highest hills .i
The timber is not inferior to any in this section Of
Virginia and conveniently located. and on the premis
es an excellent ORCHARD of choice fruit. The i'm.
provements consist Of comfortable Dwelling
House of four large and passage ten feet vice
overseers house and other necessary outbuildings.
1t is situated within convenient distance to three
Churches of different denominations in the neghbor.
hood of schools and mills, about five miles from the
Orange Il Alexandria Railroad and l6 miles from
Howardsville on the j. r. & K Canal and not over
Il ola mile from the Howardsvie & Rockfsh Turn.
pike. q ~ t-Ah
To all, will say, BARGAIN can be had !!
Persons desiring further information can get it by
communicating with me at Loyingston. Mr.. Harris
residence is the farm and will show it to all who
may wish 10 see for themselves.
The terms Will be made accommodating
.'t,a . 49, JOHN d, MoCUE,
ID
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TARM FOR SALE ON THE 18th SEP
Il TENDER, 1861 will sell at public Auct'on, my
of Peter Strouse, Jacob Baylor, r. and Others Six
miles West of Staunton, and four miles N. West OF
Middlebrook. This land is of fine red, Limestone
SOIL not surpassed by any in the county. The I'M
provements consist off, comfortable Dwelling House,
good Barn and Stable, and other necessary out build
ings; no farm better watered with never-iang
springs. deem it useless to say more about the
property supposing one will buy without examin,
ing. may be found at all times on the premises ana
will take pleasure in showing the land to any one be-
fore the day of sae and informing them OF the terms
&c. WIN. HALL
TURK CUSHING, Autoneers.
Ann 0Gth l2hN---tds
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VIRGINIA At Rules held in the Clerks Office
' of the Circuit Court of Augusta County, Sep
ember 9Th. 1859, John A. Spencer, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Harvey WIseman and Margaret his wife, VIM. II.
Jarnegan, Miehae. Fitzgerald and James Cooper, DE
PENDANTS.
The object of this suit is to obtain the title to GER
tain lots of land purchased by the plaintiff of the de.
PENDANTS.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the De-
PENDANTS William H. Jarnegan and Michael Fitzger-
aid are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth 1t is
ordered that the said Defendants do appear here with
IN one month after due publication OF this order and
do whaI is necessary to protect their interests.
A Copy Teste,
A. F. KINNEY, D. G.
Sept. c, 1859.
I7LOUR.-I will buy 25 barrels of flour on the 4th
L Monday of each month. Farmers and Millers
will please give ME call at the lust. tor the Deaf and
Dumb and Blind w. H. WILSON, Steward.
Staunton, Aug so, ls59.-Smos Vim copy
.NUEENSW ARES sets Gold Band and White
~ French China, just received AT
PIPER FUNKHoUSER'S.
STANTON, Sep. g. 1859.
40 GROSS Loves genuine Brown " ndsor soap,
u Gross Omnibus Palm 9 Gross of Honey and d va
Iety of other Toilet Soaps, for sale by
siaunton. Sep ., so. p. H. TROUT co.
VELVET RIBBONS,-lOO pieces all widths,
PIPER FUNKH0USER'S.
Staunton Sep. 6, 1853.
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nUILD.NG FOR SALE.-The HOUSE now
ID IN the occupancy of A. Lang as Silver Smith
and jewellers Store The purchaser to remove the
building at his own expense. As Mr.. Langs rent ex,
pires on the LIST Of Sept, any one purchasing Inc
house, could take it away in few days
Staunton Aug. %, SO. kOb i. COM an.
HOUSES & LOTS !-HOUSES AND LOTS
III OF ,EM.-We are authorized to sell several
Houses and Lots in Staunton very desirable as pia
ces of residence Long time will be given on some oil
them. Apply soon to GUY Il WADDELL,
Stannton. July 26. $50. Real Estate Agents.
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THRUST SALEM virtue of deed given by
i Jas G. Turk (and under written direc,iOufr rom
Jos. f. Hottie creditor, | vii! IN proceed Ut saia
Turks, near the Messy Greek Iron Works, on Friday
the s dag of September merit to sell at public sale to
the highest bidder, large number Of Horses, Cat
tie, Hogs, and sheep, farm wagon and Harr
Farming Implements, 8 Feather Beds, Bedding. &c,
one NEGRO MAN named Charles. .
Sale to commence at II o'clock, A. M.
TERMS Made known on day of sale.
Aug 6, 1859. MICH. X. TROUT, Trustee.
T AND FOR SALE-As heirs of George Barn
l51 IF October nert, 40 Acres of Land, being the
Cullen and others has on it comfortable Dwell
DING good Barn Orchard Wafer %e and lies
bout 3 miles from New Hope PERSONS wanting 20
.onai nnnaI ;naaIIments vendors lien to be reserv
"a GIDEON BARNHART,
Tu0S. A. TURK,
Sept 9, i859-tds. a. ". OoLLEN
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To, IoO5.
VALUABLE SCHOOL PROPERTY OR

Y 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 aud handsome res
idence, with ACRES of lands attached. 1t is fine
location for a physician or first class boarding
school, To Teacher properly qualified, the location
guarantees large and lucrative school,
TERMS:-Enough in hand to secure the debt, say
Cash note with interest added satisfactorily en-
dOrsed, balance annual instruments, With title re-
tanned JOHN n. MoCUE,
Ag't for j. B. McClelland,
Tye River Ware House, Nelson Co., Va.
Invinnsfnn Nalsnn 20 Va May 1880
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SALE OF REAL Els.

TRUST SALE.-H0USE AND LOTS IN NEW
i HOPE-In virtue of several deeds of trust given
10 the undersigned by DIR. VIM. R. Roberts will
proceed in New Hope, on Saturday, the 2oth day Of
August next to sell at public sale to the highest bid
der a certain house and several lots IN New Hope
The house is large and commodious mansion-a
first rate stand for physician The lots are desira-
rable.
TERMS One third in 80 days secured by nego'
table note well endorsed interest added and balance
in equal insallments at six and twelve months, in
erest added and secured by bonds with good person
al security and the title retained.
July Is, 1853. JOHN d. BATHS trustee.
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n STAUNTON, VA.-J0HN B. TINSLEY, PR1N-
CIpAL-The next session of this Institution will COM
mence on Monday, the 26th day of september
next and close on the last week in June following
Ample arrangements have been made for a thorough
system of education The course of study is compre-
hensve and practical, embracing all the branches,
useful and ornamental, usually taught in female
schools of the highest grade. The several depart
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. Ills 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.
Iul
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SCHOOLS.
OCH WILLOW SCHOOL. near

r OCH WILLOW SCHOOL, near Church
i 4 VILE, AUGUSTA CO.. VA.-Elght miles from
Staunton, on the stage route from Saunton to Yves
ton. Jed Hotchkiss Principal, assisted by a grad
uate of the University of Va. wy,
The subscribers will open school on the Loch wal
low Farm the former residence of the late j. Addison
Cochran. ESQ.,, on the lst Wednesday in September,
1889 and continue the same until the Ord Wednesday
in June, 1860.
The object of this school is to prepare students for
the University or Colleges of Va tit them for the
active duties oflife.
The subjects taught are Ancient & Modern Lam
guages, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, &c.
TERMS For Tuition, Board. &c, fol each term OF
scholastic months, from $3.50 to 500, payable in
advance.
For Circulars, embracing full information apply to
The nroprietors N H. Il j. H0TCHKISS,
Churchvlle, Augusta Co, Va.
REFERENCES:-Ho A. H. II. Stuart, j. D..
Imboden, Esq.,, R. L. Doyle. Esq, S. B. Brown, ST.,
N c. Kinney, Staunton, Va. Rev B. NJ Smith, D. !; D.
Union Theo. Sem, Dr. Jos. Wilson, Rev. r. G. Walk
er, Bishop j. j. Glossbrenner, Churchville, Va -,
Mrs. Hotchkss, 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.
June 2S, 1852
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TXECUTOR'S SALE OF LAND.-0n Wed
T. nesdey, the 18th d9y Of October aert, the sub
scrber will sell at auction, the premises, the Farm
lately owned and occupied by Henry Eidson ST. dec d.
The tract contains about 27O Acres and will be sold
subject to the widows DOVER which has been laid OIL
or otherwise, the heirs may agree upon. The re-
mainder exclusive Of dower) containing 1913 Acres
grass. Also another Tract of about AZ Acres,
lying on the Parkersburg road, three miles from
Stsanton The terms will be made known on day OF
sale, or on application to me.
HENRY EDISON, jr,
on Eyacu
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will sell on the same day, (it l make sale Of my
farm) my personal property consisting of Household
and Kitchen furniture growing crop Of corn, clover
Seeds large quantity OF nice hay, farming utensils
of every description one two horse carriage, 70 head
of hogs horses cattle and many other articles too te
dious 70 mention Terms made known on day OF
sale. 3. D.
Aug. 80, ls5s.-4t-Rock. Register copy at and
sand hill m this office
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L OOh AL IL n u n " III La IL II
IL MILL AND FARM FOR SALE-The under.
signed offers for sale this very desirable property sit
uated ~ miles west of Saunton and in the immedi.
ate neighborhood of the village of Churchville The
farm contains 1884 Acres reproductive land, all Of
which is arable from 0ne-half TO twothirds cleared
the residue well timbered with all kinds of oak, hck
DRY and some pine The buildings are comfortable
BRICK HOUSE with rooms, Barn, Stables, Cribs,
Ice House, &C. The MILL Is large and substantially
built, with pair of Burrs and set Of Choppers
1t is conceded by all acquainted with the property to
be the best location for Mill in Augusta county and
accessible by good roads in oil directions and in one
of the best wheat growing sections of the county.
deem it unnecessary to give further description of
the property, as any one wishing to purchase will
view the premises For further information address
the subscriber at Churchviie, Augusta county, Va.
May 81, 1S59.-6m JOS. WILSON, SR.
PROPERTY IN MARKET.
TOWN RESIDENCE.-House and Lot on Augusta
Il Street, desirable as Residence. Terms easy
WOOD LAND.-Fifty-seven Acres of Land, within
miles fStaunton, all well tmbered with the excep
ton of cleared field of about Is acres. A bargain
may he had
VALUABLE FARH-25O Acres, ~ miles of
Saunton. 100 Acres cleared snd the balance heavily
tmbered The land Is of good quality, as the crops
will show, and there are the tract several never
failing Springs. Can be bought at low figure
Apply to GUY & WADDELL,
Real Estate Agents, Staunton, Va.
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EXECUTOR'S SALE.-wIll be sold at public
IL sale at tn, late residence of John Goaday dec d
on Thursday, the l5th day of September, the Plan
ores. adjoining the land of John Bare Milton Brook,
&c. About 80 acres Of the land is cleared, the bal.
ance in pine timber. Tho improvements are Lug
HOUSE, Kitchen and Stable, well of water in the
yard. Atthesame time will sclla young Horse, young
Cattle and hogs Any person wishing to see the land
before the day of sale IL will DO shown to them by
Jacob Golladay, who resides on the laud. Terms
made known on the day Of sale.
Aug 2S, so. DAVID BLACkWO0D, Ex'or.
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POstpOnement.
The above sale Is postponed till Friday the l4th Of
October. GEO. A. ANDERSON.
Sept 6, 1859.
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CARGO OF ORASGEs.-The bark Sutter which
arrived at San Francisco from Tahiti brought a
cargo Of three hundred thousand oranges
IL The citizens Of Westport are reaping fine
harvest in their barbor. On Wednesday 1880
pounds of blue fish were caught in gill nets at
Westport Point, averaging each five pounds when
dressed. There was also caught with the hook
>, Ito pounds, making in all $50 pounds The fsh
were sold to a New York vessel lying in the har-
Dor.
THE NoRrHERNMosr PAPER.-A newspaper is
about to be started, under Canadian auspices at
the Sslkirk settlement, on the Red River Of tue
North. The press and types are now on their way
thither. Mr.. Laurie, late Of rhe Owen Sound &C.
W } Times is tO be the editor. Selkrk is some
$50 miles north Of st. Paul, and has about 10 ,UU
inhabitants ., e.
IL The subject OF Constitutional Convention
IS beginning To attract attention in California,
The lie 5lslture have authorized vote OF the peo-
pie In September upon the propcsitio to call one
Ihe subjects 10 be considered are one making the
Legislative sessions biennal another reOr rgauizing
the supreme Judiciary, electing the judges upon
general ticket for the State at large
IL Michigan is becoming famous for - classic
horrors The other day an unmarried G,rmsn
lady, resident at Saginaw, invited all her peigh-
bors to 4 sunptuous banquet. The guests arrived
and the genial hostess herself duly received them
When summoned from the drawing room 10 the
di ling room they found the fair lady corpse
Sue had taken Arsenic NJ the critical moment aud
they had 10 take Il melancholy departure.
III Books and newspapers have multi pled to
such an exteDt in our country that ID now takes
750 paper mills, with , UUO engines in constant
operation, to supply the pr nteis who work night
and dsy These mills produced go, go GO pounds
of paper the last year which immense supply sold
for about s17 OOGctU A pound and a quarter Of
rags are required fof Q pound of paper, and
olo.poYtQ pounds were therefore consumed in this
way last year.