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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

A large number of muskets, and other NUM-
lions of war, were seized by the police at New
York on the 22nd inst, on board a steamer a.
bout to sail for Savannah. The seizure was
probably made under Judge Smalley's recent
decision that it was reasonable to furnish arms
to a seeding State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

~ The STAUNToN SPECTATOR hav-
ing as large circulation as any paper
published in Western Virginia, has no
superior in this section of country as an
advertising medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

W The Secretary of the Treasury estimates
that in addition to the accruing revenue, the
Federal Government will need $40, 100000 prior
to the 1st of July next
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

H On Monday last, Saml. Med. Moore and
Jas. B. Dorman, Esqs, were nominated as can
didates for the Convention in Rockbridge coun-
ty. 10 response to calls, Judge Jno W. Brock
enbrough has also announced himself as a can.
didate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

CosT OF THE AGITATIoN.-We do not suppose
there is a public work, single branch of bust
ness of any kind, single department. of human
enterprise in this country, or one single individ
ual in it, who has not suffered more or less by
the present agitation. The loss to the country
can scarcely be less than thousand millions Of
dolars.-RSch Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

~ James Il. Skinner, Esq, spoke at the
prevented our attendance, but presume from the
sentiments of the gentlemen, the burden of his
song was secession.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

- The United States arsenal at Augusta,
Georgia, was seized on the Oath inst, by the
State authorities, backed by seven hundred
troops. The small United States force before
retiring saluted the United States flag.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29
Hon. A. III. III. Stuart, Col. j. b. Raid.
win and Col. Geo. BAYLOR

GENTLEMEN The undersigned, voters of the Coun-
ty of Augusta, believing that their honor and inter-
gated to you will be used with moderation. not less
than with firmness and that your utmost efforts will
be used all the rights and preserve, unim-
paired, the honor of our beloved Commonwealth in
the Union and under the Constitution of our Fathers
and that you will at ali times that the State receive
damage from within or without, do respectfully and
earnestly request you to become candidates for seats
in the Convention that is to assemble the 18th of
Fob, 1851 and in the event of your acceptance, we
pledge you our cordial and earnest support
In Mr. Stuart thinks the interests of his con-
sttuents require him to continue in the Senate of
we include H. W. Shefey, Esq, in this call, in Mr..
Stuart,s nlaco
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

50 Rev. W. G. Campbell may be expected
to preach at Augusta Church on next Sabbath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29
The State Convention.

The duty that vill be imposed upon this body,
if the people elect secessionists, is one that will
be fearful in its performance and horrible in its
results
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

P. S.-Not one man to whom this call has been
presented has refused his signature, and candid
belief is that is expresses the unanimous sentiment of
the ChHrchville Precint.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

W For remarks of Messrs. Stuart and Chris
tan in the Legislature, and for Congressional
proceedings, see first page.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

THE PEOPLE SHOULD DECIDE THE
DESTINY OF THE STATE, AND NOT THE
POLITICIANS, THEREFORE VOTE FOR
"REFERRINGn TO THE PEOPLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29
TO THE TAX-PAYERS OF THE TOWN
OF STAUNTON.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

William Shirley LII elai Rsss sssn nsv sRss
Eli Fifers Admir- & ais estate of Eli Fifer, decd,
will hereby take notice to produce their claims to-
petber with the proof thereof before at Office in
Staunton, on or before Thursday, the 9TH day of
March, 1861 JOHN N hENDhEN, Comm'r.
Jan. 90, 1S6l-4t
nLASTER.-Tqe Staunton Steam Mills Compa-
/ nv inform the Farmers of Augusta and the ad-
Joining counties, that they ready to furnish
the best soft WINDSOR PLASTER, In the Lump at
$40 for the long ton of 22oO s Ground at $l2 for the
long ton of 2200 lbs in Cask, containing 500 bs 81
per Cask for cash. or in exchange for Corn, Wheat
and Rye, at market prices.
E. T. ALBERTSON. Superintendent.
Jan. 90, 1851
LNOR HIRE.-I have for hirea young SERVANT
IL WOMAN, for the present year. She Is good
house servant-can do anything that is to 90 In a
family-an excellent hand with children She Is
without encumbrance. Enquire at this Office.
Jan. 20, l86l-3ts.
nUBLIC MEETING.--We requested to
I state that public meeting will be held ON Sat-
urday I'd of February, at G. b. Stuarts MILL for the
purposesof OF ganizing Volunteer Company.
Jan. 30, 1861.
A TTENTION AUGUSTA SENTINELS
n You will parade at Peter Engleman's on the
Ind Saturday in February, at IL o'clock, A. M. By
order of the Captain
D. F. LOWMAN, O. 8.
Jan. go, 1s61-Vin. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

Mark every man who votes against it Grief
erence" of the action of the Convention to- the
people,) or refuses to vote for it, as one VINO
deems the people unfit to decide upon questions
OF such vital Importance to them, and who con-
sders that all the sense, virtue and patriotism is
vested 10 those who exercise the powers of Leg
islators. Beware ofsuch men J. Valley Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

/ THE PEOPLE SHOULD RETAIN THEIR
SOVEREIGNTY BY VOTING TO REFER
THE ACTION OF THE CONVENTION TO
THE PEOPLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

gums reducing all ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS aIIdV all pain.
and IS sure to regulate the bowels. Depend upon it,
mothers, it will give rest to yourselves and relief and
health to your infants Perfectly safe in all cases.
See advertisement in another column.
+ June 26. 1850.
THE PECULIARITIES of the female Constitution
and the various trials to which the is subjected
demand occasional recourse to stimulants 1t is
Important however that these shall be of harmless
nature, aud at the time accomplish the desired
end. Hostetter's celebrated Stomach Bitters is the
very article. Its effects in all of debility al
most magical 1t restores the tone of the digestive
organs infuses fresh vitality into the whole SYSTEM
and gives that cheerulness to the temperament which
is the most valuable to feminine attractions. The
propretors feel fattered from the fact that many, of
the most prominent medical gentlemen in the Union
have bestowed encomiums upon the Bitters, the vir
tues OF which they have frequently tested and
knowledged. There numerous counterfeits offer
ed for sale, all of which destitute of merit, .and
positively injurious to the system
sR4- See advertisement in another column.
Jan. l, 1861-lmo.
% COUGHs. The sudden changes of our climate
are sources of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL, and AsTHMAT-
&c AFFECTIONS. Experience having proved that SIM
pie remedies often act speedily and certainly when
ken in the early stages of the disease should
at once be had to "Broaons Bronchial 7roches," or
Lozenges, let the Cold Cough, or Irritation of the
Throat be slight, by this precauton more
serious attack NAV be effectually warded off, PUBLIC
SPEAKERS and SINGERS will find them eHectual for
strengthening the voice.
~ See advertisement
Nov ~, 1S6O-6mo
CONVENTION ANNOUNCEMENT.
- We are authorized to announce Col. GEO.
BAYLOR as candidate for the State Convention.
Jan. %, i861-tde*
PUBLIC SPEAKING.
We will address the people on the subjects involved
in the approaching election, at the following places,
at the hours named, viz:
New Hope, Tuesday, 18th, at P M.
Mt. Meridian, Tuesday, 18th, at P. NJ
Sherando. Wednesday, Both, at p. NJ.
Stuart's Draft, Wednesday, Goth, at P. NJ.
Midway, Thursday, 3lst, at p M.
New Port, Thursday, 31st, at P. M.
Craigsville, Friday, Feb. LIST, at P. NJ
Deerfeld Saturday, Feb. Sd, at ~ NJ.
Oak Hill School House, near Parnassus Saturday,
Feb. I'd, at p. NJ. ]. D. iMBODEN,
W. Il. HARTMAN,
J. B. BALDWIN,
GEO. BAYLOR,
II. w. SHEFFEY,
Jan. 20, 1861.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

Massachusetts, and the PERSONAL liberty law.
On last Thursday Wendell Phillips and others
appeared before the Legislative Committee re-
monstrating against the repeal OF the Personal
Liberty law, but there is no doubt the law will
be repealed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29
Extracts From a Bill to Create Provisional
State Guard.

Extracts From Bill to Create PROVISIONAL
State Guard.
Be it enacted by the general assembly, that
the governor be and hereby is authorized and
directed to raise and organize, as speedily as
practicable, a military force of not less than ten
thousand nor more than twenty thousand men.
The said force shall be designated "The Vir-
ginia State Guard"
4 y
Involuntary enlistment shall fail to furnish
thousand men then the Governor is
hereby authorized to draft men from the militia,
according to the provisions of existing laws, to
supply the deficiency, and to appoint commits
stoned officers of the companies SO drafted, in
the mode herein before prescribed for the APP
pointment of general and field officers.
When additional forces are required, the same,
if not furnished by voluntary enlistments, shall
be raised by drafting from the militia in the
mode now prescribed by law.
The pay and allowances of all commissioned
officers shall be the same allowed to officers of
the same rank and service in the army of the
United States on the 1st day of January, 1850 !;
and the pay and allowance of the rank and file
shall be the same now allowed to the rank and
file of the army of the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29
MRS. WINST,OW

An experienced nurse and female physician has a
Soothing Syrup for children teething which greatly
facilitates the process of teething by softenng the
gums reducing all lnfammation-will allay ali pain,
and is sure to regulate the bowels. Depend upon it,
Mothers it will give rest to yourselves and relief and
health to your infants. Perfectly safe in all cases.
~ See advertisement in another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

Jan. Il, 1861.
Joseph Wilson, Sr. VIM Bumbgardner
X S Hamilton ALT King
James Wilson Jackson Myers
N Hotchkiss Henry Myers
Geo Shuey VIM K Piper
Jacob Hoover James Cochran,
Ephraim Geeding VIM II Hite
JB Wynant JH Bear
Samuel Myers, A Hoover
James N Lickliter = G. Curry
T N Lindsay London Kootz
John Whitmore McCord
Isaac Myers Jacob Shaver
Amos Crosby, sr. VIM Bear
Amos Crosby, jr. Harvey Bear, jr:,
A Cooke James Wilson, jr.,
Robert Cochran Wilson
Samuel G Wilson John Martin, ST.,
Jacob Kellar VIM Shirley
Jacob Adams Geo Baylor
D W Arnold Jeremiah Johns
F Alexander Geo Perry
Knowles VIM Perry
Mat Helmes J W Ailor
John Roudabush James Wooster
] T Eubank John Key
s S Sieg Slower
David Sieg David Shaver
George w Johns Geo Crosby
George Sherman, VIM Armstrong
w Huff J F Argenbright
Isaac Craven M Taliaferro
II G Armstrong VIM Hosshea or,
7 Chrlsman Bay Tor
VIM Reed VIM Crosby
Jacob Dedrick VIM Newman
James Dedrick r r Ruff
M Lickliter Martin Rohr
Andrew Baylor A Stogdell
Christian Bear Joshua Crosby
John Sanderson VIM Houseman
Gid Smith, ST., s Young
Henry Sterrett John McNair, ST.,
VIM Accord John Brown
Hanger Benjamin Houseman
George Smith VIM Fl Jackson
w Calhoun Michael Livick
OIL Dr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29
NEW ADVERTISE MENTS.
TOR SALE..AUGUSTA LAND.-Un

E>OR SALE-.-AUGUSTA LAND.-Under
Il decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta, in cause
of John Craun. ST., VS. Alb Landes, will proceed,
the premises on THURSDAY, THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUA-
RY next to offer at public sale to the highest bidder,
a valuable tract of land containing 9S1s Acres. It
has on it good Orchard, some Meadow, comfortable
improvements. and is we'll watered. 1t is situated
bout ID of mile from Centrevlle, and adjoins the
lands of Daniel Whitmore, John Craun, Jr, and 9TH
ers.
TERMS:-So much in hand as will defray costs of
sale and suit and the balance in equal instalments at
6, Is and 80 months, the purchaser giving bond and
sufficient security and the title retained further
curity N. K. TROUT, Commr.
Jan. 80, 1861
TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE TOWN
OF STANTON.
THE ORDINANCE concerning the collection of
i Town Taxes, requires me to post, at the front
door of the Court the LIST day of the Febru
ary term of the Hastings Court of Staunton, list of
all unpaid taxes. Now. in order that may be saved
from the performance of that important duty, give
you notice. and trust that all persons who have not
yet paid their taxes, will call upon for their taxes,
and in so doing discharge their duties to the Town
r. w. STEVENSON, G. p.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

CONVENTION ANNOUNCEMENT.
~ We are authorized to announce Col. GEO.
BAYLOR, candidate for the State Convention.
Ian ,Q61-fdAk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-29

Jan. 90, 1861,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-11-23
ONce Ckrt 9, BID of Supervisor

Ogce Cert 9, BID Of Superrisors,
Wood County, Wis.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
~ following described lands were
sold by the County Treasurer of
Wood County on the l tn and 18th
days of May, 1859, for the taxes
and charges thereon for the year
1853, and the same are yet unre-
deemed in this office, and the hold
ers of certificates of sale of said
lands will be entitled to tax deed
thereof, in accordance with the
laws of this State, unless redeemed
on or before the 18th day Of May,
1852. Tho interest and charges,
including redemption fee, are COM
puted to the last day Of redsmPe
ton.
Given under my hand at Grand
Rapids, this 18th day of October,
1861.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-15

STATE OF VERMONT, At a Probate Court, holden
RANDOLPH DISTRICT, IS. at Chelsea, within and for
said District, the Goth day of June, A. d. 1861;
JONES Anvil 7. Saler Guardian unto Emma O. Saer,
Y minor residing in Tunbrdge in said District and
represents that his ward is seized Of certain real
said town of Tunpridge being the and all the land
and buildings thereon conveyed TO Lovey u. Salter, by
deed of warranty from Ezekiel and Sarah Drew dated
the 2lst day of December, D. 1859, containing about
twenty of land and that the sale thereof is
ry for the payment Of mortgage incumbrance said
real estate, and pray that license may be granted him
to sell the same agreeaby to the statute in such made
and provided:
Whereupon it is ordered that the be referred
session of said Court to be holden at the Probate Office
in Chelsea in said District the 18Th day Of July, A. D.
1861 for hearing, ana that notice be given to all
cerned, by publication of this order three weeks
6ively in the Green Mountain Freeman printed Mont
pelter in this State, previous to the time appointed
aforesaid for hearing that they appear at said time
and place, and show cause any they may have, why
such license should not be granted.
BY order of Court
2S.fw3 J. r. CbEAVEIAND, Register.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-15

STATE OF VERMONT, | In Probate Court, holden at
WAsH1NGToH DIsTRlcT, S. Montpelier, the Doth day
Of June A. d. 1861.
fNIIRIoTUPHER s. DOLE, executor OF the last will and
" testament of Abigail Eaton late of Norh6ed in said
district, deceased, makes Application to said court for Ii
sell the whole Of the real estate of said IL ceased
representing that the sale of part of said estate is
for the payments of the debts Of aid deceased and
expenses Of Illustration Of id estate and that part
of said estate cannot be sold without injury those in
terested in the remainder thereof;
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court that said app
cation be referred to the I'D day Of July, A. D. 1861,
at the Probate Office in Montpelier for hearing and de
csion thereon and it is further ordered that all
interested be notified hereof by publication Of notice Of
this application and order thereon three weeks
lively in the G. NJ freeman, printed at Montpelier, be-
fore said time of hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place. ana, If they cause, object thereto
By the court,
23Sfw3 Attest, T. R. MERRILL, Judge.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-15
CARRIAGES AND SLEgGHs

BY THE BEST woRKMEN IN THE COUNTRY.
Carnage and Sleigh Manufacturing will be carri'u u"
by the subscriber opposite the
Court House Square, Montpelier, VI
Those in want of ,cqr,antod Carriages and Sbsa,,
will perhaps do we'll to call and what is being done "
the old stand Of ca Imam CAMP.
All orders promptly attended to- 90 ,,vr
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-15

STATE OF VERMONT Alta Probate Court holden n
BR AFFORD DIsTRiCT, Probae Office in West Farle'
within and for said District, he Sd day Of July, A.
1861:
Present. the Hon. ALVAH BEAN Judge.
instrument purpuriing TO be The last WI and Tesla
"A ment Of Mary 10 lin, late of Falrlre in said Dis
trio being to The Court here byeander
plin ESQ., The Executor therein naned for Probate 1t
ordered by said Court, that all concerned
pe holden at Probate Office, in West Fairlee the
Sd Tuesday of August 1861 and sow cause, il any they
may have against the Probate of said WIFE for which
purpose, it is further ordered that copy of the
record of this order be published three weeks
cessvely in the Gieen Mountain Freeman. printed at
Monpelier, previous IT, said time appointed for hearing
true cory OF Record.
2S9fw3 Attest, ALVAII BEAN, Judge.
RANnoLpH nGsrErcr S. at Brook field, within amt for
said District, nn the 9th day of July A. d. 1861,
A VERY Fits, Guardian unto Asa Riford, insane
y person residing in Brantree in said District makes
application this Court for license sell all the real
belonging his said ward in this State also his
reversonary interest in the Dover of Kezah Rfor and
represents that said sale is necessary for payment Of the
debts and charges against the estate of his sad ward 1t
therefore ordered by said Court that said application
be heard Session thereof to be heli at the Regis
erS Office in r0okleld, in said District the 1st day
of August and that notice be given to all concerned
by publishing tv Substance Of the foregoing application
tain Freeman printed in Montpelier in this State before
day assigned aforesaid Tor hearing that they may
appear at said time and place. and show cause, if any
they may have, why such license should not be granted
By order of Court,
2S9fv3 Attest, J. r. CIEAN ELAND, Register.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-15
CANCER.

nOCTOR r. W. Hill would respectfully inform the in
~ habitants of Hardw ok, vicinity and Community, at
large that he has removed to South Hardwck, Caledonia
Co.. w. where he intends to make the Treatment of
cer-(tn its uarous &ages speciality in business, in
connection with Chronic Diseases, private common
The Doctor feeling conscious of his ability in treat
nent of the above named Dsease-rom 80 years expert
in the treatment of Cancer and all conditions of
SYSTEM producing that Disease, he would say to the
what to do. All Counsels grauitous. Any of
References will given to the creduous application
The ctor is gular Physician of the old school
means all he says, and no Humbug.
South IIardwick, June a. 1861. 2S7
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-15
.gIshbGS s3EkbSsss7a EIsfa5a.

STAT OF VERMONT, In Probate Court, holden at
WASH DISTRICT, S.. Montpelier, witn and for
said district, the 25th day Of June, A. d. 1861.
NANCY SMITH administrator on the estate of Jam es
" Smith, lae of MoretOWn IN said district. deceased,
presents Her administration account Tor settlement -:
Whertupon il is ordered that the be referred to the
23d day of July next, the Probate Office in said Mont
peer, for examination and allowance and that all
ccrned be notified hcleo by the publication Of this order
i'll the Green Mountain Freeman. printed at ontpeier,
liree weeks successfully may be that they
may appear said time and place, and if the cause,
object thereto. by order of Court,
2Ssfw3t Attest, NJ A.CHASE Register
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-15

STATE OF VERMONT, At Probate Court holden ut
BR DIsTRicT, Probate Office in West Fhrlee
within and for said District, he Sd day Of July, A. b.
1861
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-15
G A r D | n ER'S
Rheumatic and Nessr,g.,o
NnNTDn1IYCn - Sc


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ats u0rst form.
The undersigned hereby c,rtily that they havo r..
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boston GE0. Il. PLCMMHR, ! Meyerick square ia.
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CHAs. q. DoLLlvEE, East Boston. E
The best nedicpe for disease ever saw, CHAs
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Have been afflicted with Ehednlatisln in lis ,r..
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ton,
Gardeners Rheumatic and Neuralgia Compouat..
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Alter suffering with Rheumatism for twenty wear:
was entirely cured by the Of two bottles Of cat
nera Rheumatic aud Neural gia Compound. Nogt.>
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The Rheumatic and Neura gia Compound las sap
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