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AUCTION Sales.
"HGHLY VALUABLE


GRAZING LANDS IN
- Highland and Bath Counties,
FOR SALE.
The heirs of William McClung, deceased; late of
Highland county, Va; offer at private sale, the
entire landed estate OF said deceased, comprising
some
$500 ACRES.
in Highland county, in different tracts adjoining
OF contiguous, lying on the Bull-pasture River,
and Bull-pasture mountain, six miles below Nc
Dowell -
The home place contains 465 acres. $50 acres.
cleared OF which TO acres is the finest meadow;
perhaps in the county. The improvements are
Brlck-dwelling, with 8 rooms IN good repair:
kitchen, smok house ard dairy all of brick, all
necessary out-houses, including barn, corn house,
&c:5 also grist, Touring and saw mills, with
fine water power, and on the Bull-pasture noum-
tain contiguous, in detached tracts, some 1000
which is cleared and finely set in blue and herd
grass. Nearly all of the mountain lands are sus-
ceptlble of making fine grazing lands.
Also in BATH COUNTY, lying on the Warm
Spring and Mays Mountains, and on the waters
of Dry Run, are some -. f,.,-
FIVE THOUSAND ACRES, zrs. (. .
in detached tracts, lying contiguous. On the diff
ferent tracts some 400 acres are cleared and UNI
der fencethe greater part of which is well set in
These lands are valuable for grazing and viii
be sold entire or divided to suit purchasers. They
are sold for division amongst the heirs, and a
great bargain may be had. If not sold by Z -
Wednesday, the 5th of September merit
they will be offered at Public Sale on'that day.
For terms or further information apply to-
LOUIS NJ. MCCLUNG,
q. - -,.-,o Mcdowell p. O., Va, or TO -
5I@ eas-8a S. B. ,McCLUNG,
Mt tho homestead in HIGHLAND co,Inty
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n NOAAA = 0<AAE OE VAL.
u UABLE LAND.-Under decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, in the cause Of
Hogsett's guardian, Hogsetts heirs, l will
proceed, on the premises, on
Monday, the Bird day Of September, 1866,
to sell, at public sale, tract of land, in Augusta
county, containing IL
TWO HUNDRED AND TEN ACRES
Tits good quality Augusta land, adjoins George
III. Kyle, John Crum and others, about 10 miles
Northwest of Staunton, q miles OF Strbling
Springs. The improvements are good has ON it
large and thrifty orchard of good fruit.
Persons in want Of good home and healthy
location would do well to examine this land be-
fore purchasing elsewhere
The farm will be shown by Elijah Messersmith,
who resides ON the farm, or, George II. Kyle on
the adjoining farm OF by the undersigned, who
can be found at George FL Kyles.
TERMS:-Enough in hand to pay, the costs of
suit and sale; one-fourth in six months bearing
interest from date, and the balance in equal an
nual instaments, at one, two, and three years
from date--the purchaser to give bond with good
personal security and title to be retained as uti-
mate security. ~ T.. p. EUBANk,
July 2-6t Commissioner.
IT. ID POE Crier
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aJ~ Tho Spectator having about as many sub
scribers as both of the other papers published in
this place. it is to the interest of persons to adj
vertise in the Spectator and it the duty of those
who advertise for others to advertise in that pa
per which has the largest circulation. 1t be-
comes the duty of agents, commissioners, admin
istrators executors, and all who are entrusted
with the interests of others to advertise in the
SPECTATOR, as it has much larger circula-
ton than any other paper published here
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SAFE OF LAND.

a NOV1 kS9SRON EMS SA1IE We LA ~ he
y BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county entered at the July term, 1856, in
the cases of Pitman VS.. Allison, and Pitman VS..
Krebs, the undersigned commissioners of sale,
will proceed upon the premises, on
Saturday, the lsm day Of august neg 4,
to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, a
tract of land in these bills and proceedings men
toned, containing ONE HUNDRED AND
TWENTY FIVE ACRES. This land lies upon
the Valley Turnpike two miles South of Green
ville adjoining the lands of James B. Smith, Fin
ley's heirs, N. M. Hit. and Others The farm is
in good state of cultivation has upon it comfort
able improvements, and consists Of a fair proper
ton of cleared and timbered land. Mr.. Brown
lee lives upon the Farm and will show it to par
ties wishing to examine it. This is good chance
for persons wishing to purchase q good small
farm. SIR
Z TERMS OF SALE:-So much cash in hand as
will pay the costs of the suits and of sale and the
residue upon credits of one two and three years,
in equal payments, with interest from date.
Bonds with approved security will be required of
the purchaser and the title retained as ultimate
security.
Sale to commence at II clock
JAS. BUMGARDNER, Jr., I Cow,
II. M. BELL, Ooih To-
I,,1x a.
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The Situation in Europe.

The latest news from Europe is altogether ia
vorable to the Prussians and Italians. Frank
fort had been evacuated by the chief army
which the Federal Diet had been able to collect,
and which was reported to number from 60, 900
to $4,000 men. It is this army which, on the
18th of July, encountered the Prussians at As
chafenburg, in Bavaria, and there. suffered a
signal defeat. ,.l.
The Prussian armies in Austria continued
their victorious march, and within one or two
more days they were expected to be before
Vienna. Near that city another decisive battle
is shortly expected. III
In the mean time, the Italians have occupied
Padua and Vicenza. If the Austrians do not
intend to abandon Venice to the italian army
they must soon accept another great battle, in
which the Qua1rilateral will be of little avail.
There is no later news about the progress of
the peace negotiations.
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auction Sales.
r OTS FOR SALE propose

r OTIS FOR SALE.-I propose to offer, at
IL public SALE in front of the Court House, on
Saturday, the 11th day of August, 8 Lots or Par
GELS of Land, 1.-THE same that were advertised to
be sold on the Dist of July,] lying on the Church.
vile road, from q to miles from Staunton: No.
contains 211 acres; No. 2 contains 20 acres /;
No. contains 25l acres
A large proportion of this land is heavily tim
bered; the cleared land is of excellent quality
and in good cultivation, most of it set in grass
This property will be found desirable by persons
of limited means. ,..--...-F .,....[r
| will show the land to any one who may de-
sire to look at it, with view to purchasing.
Sale will commence at II o. clock l..-
July 31-2t w. G. CAMPBELL.
CUSHING & Co Auctionears
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALU-
~ ABLE REAL ESTATE Is g-t
In obedience to decree of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta rendered in the cause Of Crsuns guar.
dian, &c, rs. S. s. CrauHs infant beers, at the
June term last, SHALL on .ss,s..e,si5 t97sa ~
Thursday, the Both day Of Augnst neat,
upon the premises sell to the highest bidder, two
very valuable farms, of which Samuel s. Craun,
died seized and possessed One known as the
Home Tract" containing
ONE HUNDRED s. FORTY-NINE ACRES,
and the other as the 'eSwank Place" containing
NINETY-EIGHTs ACRES.
These farms are Situated ON the waters of Ma
ked Creek, in the county of Augusta within a
short distance Of each other 1t is enough to say
that these are Naked Creek Lands Persons
wishing to small farms, of superior quality,
well improved, in high state of cultivation and
in good neighborhood, had better be looking TO
their interests 'r--s! 81 .-,--.r.s
TERMS SO much Of the purchase money in
hand will pay the costs of suit, and charges of
sale, and the balance in three equal annual pay,
ments, the purchaser giving bonds with good SCI
curity, payable in gold or its equivalent and the
title to be retained until purchase money is paid
DAVID FULTZ,
July 24-6t Commissioner.
Rockingham Register copy and send ape 10
,,fSao
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-31

Horace Greeley is indignant at the cruel in
JUSTICE done MIR. Davis. He boldly avows that
ne offered to go bail for any one so illegally and
shfmetully held in durance without trial.
such sentiments are honorable to the editor
OF the 1,7Iaaee,Y and we give him due credit for
them. Would that he could infuse something
OF his own feeling into the hearts of his fellow
radicals
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-31
Tennessee.

1t seems that the Speaker of the lower House
in the Legislature of Tennessee has refused to
certify that the constitutional amendment has
been ratified by the body over which he presides.
He cannot agree that there was proper quorum
present and voting on the measure. The Rad
icals, however, will manage to do without his
certificate. A two-thirds vote of Congress can
cure all Irregularities. ...L @
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Books and jStOtiOne9',/.

TAPER IL ENvELOPES.-A good as
Il sortment of white, buff canary, and corn
colored envelopes; also cap letter, and CONNER
cial note paper. --r
Four Years in the Saddle, by Harry Gilmor |;
Bill Arp, so-called; few new novels, memoran-
dunn books, visiting cards, &c.
duly 31-tf ROBT -COWAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-31

The United States Senate ON motion of Sum
ner, has referred the credentials of Mr.. Patter-
son, of Tennessee, to a committee to inquire
whether he can take the test oath. Mr.. Pat
terson is son-in law of President johnson, and
was, it is said, Judge under the Confederate
Government. The other Tennessee Senator
was admitted to his seat. 3,4s s7
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-31

A difficulty occurred at Lexington. on the
oath between. young man named Ellis, from
Georgia, who came to Lexington to enter the
Military Institute, and a resident of the town
named Luccas The latter was shot through
the lungs, and has since died. Ellis is in JAIL
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Cheap cigars Dc Tobacco +!

NIGAR FACTORY
~ cigar FACTORY!
We have on hand, and are now manufacturing,
Cheaper and better Cigars than can be had any
place in the State. ARMENI'RO UT d co. :
NHGARS-a good article only 3 cents piece,
" at the Factory of ARMENTROUT 81 co.
TTIHE FINEST BRANDS OF SMO.
i king Tobacco, for sales wholesale and retail,
at the factory of ARMENTROUT 81 co.
july3l-tf 1909 rasscA IS - n. ~ a-,.s
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Congress.

Both houses of Congress resolved, on Friday
last, to adjourn the next day, the 2Sth. The
session began the first Monday in December,
and has continued nearly eight months. On
Friday the Senate passed a bill for the admis-
sion of Nebraska and joint resolution SO mod
flying the test oath as to permit Senator Pat
terson of Tennessee, to take his seat.
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The Valley Railroad.

A meeting will be held at the August Court
to devise means for the more active progress of
the Valley Railroad. Let Old Augusta put her
strong shoulder to the wheel.
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Stolen!
HORSE STOLEN.

I'LL $50 REWARD.
Stolen from the Houston farm, three miles from
Wednesday night, the 18th of July, 1866
~ Il r.if A DARK BAY HORSE,
about II hands high, heavy set, black name and
tail, has ''U. 81 branded on the left shoulder,
and ''B'' under the name on the right side of the
small white mark in forehead.
: win give the above reward for the recovery
of the horse, or for information that will lead to
his recovery. My Post Office is Harrisonburg,
Virginia. n. II. JACKSON.
July 31-3t
a0An REWARD-HORSE STOLEN
DlU Last Friday night 1 lost bay horse,
years old, not shod, a star in the forehead, the
left hind foot little white looks like he is taking
the fstulo, is 154 hands high, and square built
I tracked him to near Staunton.
July 3l-3t ELIZ. j. CULLEN,
. -.... naar Naw Hone
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-31

The House of Representatives has passed a
resolution employing Miss Minnie Ream to exc
cute life-size statue of the late President Lin
coin, for which she is to be paid ten thousand
dollars,
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vEvOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE
i Under decree of the Circuit Court, will
proceed, on Saturday, the 18th day of July neat,
to sell at public SALE in front of the Courthouse,
in Staunton, that very valuable property lately
the residence of David Points, decd. With
some Improvements, it can be made most desir-
able place. The mansion is of substantial brick
work; the lot Is large and very. productive; the
location is i'll an agreeable neighborhood, eleva-
ted and out of the hustle Of the town--fronting
on New Street, adjoining j. A. Waddell.
Terms-One-third on confirmation of. sale, re-
mainder in equal instaments at II Is, "a and 30
bonds with personal security and retention oftitle
but 1 may require the payments to be made in
current gold coin Of the U s., or the equivalent
thereof current funds at the time of actual pay
ment of the several instalments, to be ascertaned
by the market price ofsuch coin, in the town OF
Staunton, at the time of such payments respec-
lively. NICHO. K. TROUT.
3 June 26-5t aas - Com'r.
i}iEI POSTPONEMENT.
The sale of the above property is postponed till
Saturday the 18th day of August
,>.,..t N. x. TROUT.
july 31-ts COm'r
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DUBLIC SALE IN HIGHLAND

II 'COU My
As administrator on the estate of VIM McClung,
deceased, will sell, at public auction, at the res
idence of the deceased, on
Wed,aesday the 5th of September,
all the personal property belonging to the said
estate, comprising some
100 head of cattle of which AZ are years old,
Is head of horses mares, and colts /; 240 head
of sheep so hogs, farming utensils household
and kitchen furniture.
Terms cash or approved negotiable notes at 60
days. ID. G. McCLUNG,
- Administrator
All persons indebted to the above estate will pay
up immedigtely, and all those holding claims
against the same will report them promptly to
ell, Va, or to myself at Franklin, w. Va.
ID. G. McCLUNG.
July 24-6t Administrator.
DUBLIC SALE.-Having suspended our
operations at Estaline Furnace, for the pres
ent we have concluded to Offer at public sale, on
the premises on
TMesday, august It'll, 1866,
all the personal property belonging to the same.
consisting of
21 head of No. mules, 20 sets of harness,
four horse wagons, two horse do,
l set blacksmith TOOLS and all the
tools necessary to operate q
-rU g Blast Furnace;
also nicely selected stock of Dry Goods.
Terms reasonable, and made known on day of
sale. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock
BURKE & KUNKLE.
CUSHING S Co., Auctioneors
July24-2t
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue

" OF decree OF the Circuit Court OF highland
county, Ishall proceed, on the premises, ON
Saturday, September the 1st, 1866,
to sell, at PUBLIC auction, to the highest bidder.
the lands Of which Jacob CroushorIi, died seized,
consisting Of d valuable and highly improved
tract Of land situated on the head waters Of Jack
the lands of Jacob Hevener and others containing
ONE HUNDRED 81 EIGHTY-THREE Acres,
more or less and also tract situated about three
miles from the former tract, adjoining the lands
of Michael Trainer and others, containing
SEVENTY-ONE& A HALF ACRES,
upon the following TERMS:
So much in cash as will defray the expense of
suit and sale, and the remainder to be divided In
to four equal insaments, falling due, respective
ly in six, twelve, eighteen, and twenty-four
months, from the date of sale, the purchaser TO
give bond and approved personal security, and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
These lands are of fine quality, admirably suit
ed for grazing, and well set in grass, and the lar
ger tract contains comfortable Dwelling House,
with good barn, and necessary out-buldings.-
Possession given on the 1st of November, 1865.
NICHOLAS CROUSHORN,
I,,1x, "A. al,
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Judge Underwood, of the u. s. Court, has
granted an injunction against the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad Company, prohibiting them
from carrying any express matter except for the
Adams Company. This seems to us rather a
singular proceeding, to say the least of it. AT
ter tribunal of competent jurisdiction has de-
cided the case, a new suit is instituted in an
other court. The proceeding is not in the way
of appeal, the United States Court having no
jurisdiction Of that sort The case was to come
up at Alexandria on Saturday last. We pre-
dict that the course of the Adams Company in
carrying the matter before Judge Underwood,
will not increase their popularity in Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-31

va The circulation of the Spectator is about
as great as the combined circulation of both the
other papers published in this place, and has as
many subscribers in this county alone are con-
tanned in the whole subscription list of either of
the other papers. es-.. r., -. zl.s.r5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-07-31

Mr.. Rogers, of New. Jersey, is on the com
mittee having the case of Jefferson Davis in
charge. The investigation has accumulated a
deal Of testimony which is recorded. The ma
jority of the committee being about to submit
their report, Mr. Rogers sought to to exam
inc the papers in the case, for the purpose Of
making minority report. He is denied all &C
cess to them. The clerks or secretaries plead
orders from the chairman of the committee,
and that gentleman endeavours to excuse his
course in the matter by all manner of pretexts.
It is plain that only one side is to be heard, if
Radical chicanery has its way. s,.,;a.-
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."I21 the WrO3ag Peec.''

"HO HAS 1T ?-The person who, [thro'
Town Hall, during the Methodist Fair, will have
the kindness to let me know of it's whereabouts
that may return the one left in place of mine.
July SILT ei-,'.t 81 GEO. HARLAN
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Chas3'c7ev5lze OIL COnapn,sy.

ITVIIE STOCKHOLDERS OFTHE
'"CHURCHVILLE OIL COMPANY"
will meet in Churchville, on Saturday, the 11th
of august at II o'clock. ~
=. Business Of great interest to the company will
be transacted, and every member will be expect
ed to be pres ent-in person or by proxy
BY order of the board, I
1aI iROBT S. HAMILTON,
re VIM. ii. WADDELL, IA. ,rf President.
So Secretary. !. July 31-2t Vim copy
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Educational.
DOANOKE COLLEGE
1S-The next annual session of this Institution
VIII commence on the LIST of September.
FACJIT.TY

ROANOkE COLLEGE, SALEM, VA.
1H-Ihe next annual session of this Institution
VIII commence on the LIST of September.
FACULTY.
Rev. D. +. Brittle, D. D.. President and Pro-
lessor OF Moral and intellectual Philosophy.
Philosophy '''-0'--''''oo ,',,'' - :
Rev. w. B. YoNcE, A. NJ, Ancient Langua-
Rev. J. B. DAVIS, A. NJ, Agriculture and Mi
ming. y 47lI91
To be appointed] Anatomy and Physiology
cient languages and Principal of Prep. Dept.
REV. d. p. CAMMANN, A. NJ, Modern Lam
guages. -fti.
s. A. REpAss, A. B. Assistant in Preparatory
- TERMS. 9
For Halt Session flee maonths] payable IN U s..
Chrre7scy.
Tuition, Room Rent, and Incidental $50 so
Boarding 81 80 der week. So 80
Washing, Fuel and Lights, ...........12OO
Expenses for Ave months, - .............. SOL go
Tuition, &c, and part of Board payable in ad-
vance, For further information send for cata-
logue, or inquire of the President.
July sl-5t ~ r
ELASSICALA AND MATHElIATICAL
" SCHOOL AT THE STAUNTON! MALE
ACADEMY.
PIKE POWERS, IS ~ g..
CHARLES E. YOU'VE, frihcipais'
Begins Sd of September and ends the last of
June. Terms for half session of five months
For Primary English -. ... ... $25. 90
For Advanced English ...................... 5000
For Languages, ..;..~...-:......:: $500
payable monthly. Pupils charged from the date
Of entrance to the end Of the haIf-session.
Provisions, wood, &c, taken in payment at
market rates. Board can be obtained in private
families on reasonable terms july31-5t
MONTEREY SCHOOL,
wi Highland County, Virginia.
The Rev. VIM. T. PRICE, proposes to reopen
this school the first Monday in September, 1866,
and will continue 9 months. .. sits
Terms per month: t
English Branches, ......................... $1.50
Mathematics and Languages, .............. ESQ
payable in currency at the expiration of the term
Boarding, on terms as moderate as the times
will admit can be obtained in pleasant families.
July Silt ~ -. "a
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CUPERIOR LAND FOR SALE.-Un-
= der decree OF the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the cause of George Spots devisees
Us. Spots infants, will proceed, on the premis-
es, on at
Saturday, the 1st day Of September neat,
to sell, at public sale tract Of land in Augusta
county, containing
Two hundred and twenty-six acres.
1t is first quality Augusta land, adjoins Guth-
rie Ohurchman, Gilkeson and Others about six
miles from Stanton.
The improvements are very good. Christian S
Greek runs through it; has on it two orchards,
and all necessary buildings.
It is enough to say that no such property has
been in market for many years; the quality of
the land, its proximity to market and agreeable
ness of the neighborhood invite those in search
of desirable home to at least an examination Of
it. ~.
The farm will be shown to persons by George
T. Rhodes, living the farm, OF by the subscri-
Der, living ut Mint Spring.
TERMS :-One-fourt upon confirmation OF
sale; balance in three equal annual instruments
from day of sale, bearing interest, the purchaser
to give bonds with good security, and title to the
land to be retained as ultimate security; but, in
my discretion, may so modify the terms as to
require the payments to be made in current gold
coin of U. s., or the equivalent thereof in cur
rent funds at the time of actual payments of in
stalments to be ascertained by the market price
of such coin in Staunton at the times of such pay
ments. JOHN WBERMAN,
iuly 3-tdS Commissioner.
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VvRUSTEES' SALE OF VALUA.
Il BILE TRACT OF LAND.-In pursuance
of the terms of deed of trust executed to the SUBJ
scribers by Braxton Davis and wife, on record in
the office of the Clerk of the County Court of Au-
gusta we will proceed, on
Saturday, the 9Th day Of September, 1866,
to sell, at auction, to the highest bidder, on the
premises, VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND,
known as the Huffman tract, lying on the North
side of Dry River, in Rockingham county, ad-
joining the lands of Funkhouser, and Hartman,
and others. This tract contains about
ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY ACRES
of good land, mainly limestone, with about 80
acres of fertile bottom. I5a.a
1t lies on the main road from Harrisonburg to
Raleigh Springs, about miles from the former
and A from the latter, and miles from Dayton.
The improvements consist of two comfortable
weather-bOarded dwellings, a good barn, and all
necessary out-buidings. About two-thirds OF
the land is cleared and heresidue well timbered
1t is abundantly supplied with water by spring,
well and the river.
TERMS will be accommodating and made
known on day of sale.
JOHN B. BALDWIN, ! ru,.,
ALEX. II. II. STUART, Aios'eoS