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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Public Meeting.

| At meeting Of the citizens OF Augusta
County, held in the Court House in Staunton,
on September Court day, for the purpose OF
appointing Delegates to the Commercial Con-
vention which will meet in Norfolk city on the
| fourteenth of October next, upon motion, Hon.
and Col. James III. Skinner, Secretary of the
meeting.
| Col J. Marshall McCue explained the object
| and Importance of the Norfolk Convention
COL B. Christian moved that the Chairman
appoint fifteen delegates, and the same number
| of alternates to represent this county in said
| Convention.
COL John B. Baldwin briefly addressed the
meeting, urging the importance OF this county
and section being represented IN the proposed
Convention, saying that if Norfolk had forgot
ten this part of the country, that we at least
had not forgotten Norfolk, and that we hoped
| to make such city of her, that shortly she
would not know herself
Gen. John Echols further zeaously advocated
| the motion showing the interest that this coun-
| ty has in building up Norfolk, and making her
''the great Southern seaport" He jocularly
| intimated that it would be wise to appoint none
| but old men as delegates, as he feared that the
well known hospitality Of Norfolk, and the
preparations of welcome which were making
| might result in leading astray young men from
tliC I'll uO CUcCtS VI OOuVGuliOu
Col. Christian thought if ''hospatahty' was
significant Of the sort of internal improvement
to be promoted-the old gentlemen should not
wish to monopolize.
The motion upon being put was unanimously
adopted, and the Chairman appointed there
under the following Delegates and Alternates.
Delegates John B. Baldwin, John Echols,
Bolivar Christian, j. NJ. McCue, r. G. Bickle,
M. G. Harman Jacob Baylor TIL. W. Shell
ton, B. B. Donaghe, n. K. Trout W. A.
Burke, II. NJ Bell, r. Mauzy, E. W. Bayley,
John j. Larew.
Ahernates. Col. r. Turk, Geo. E. Price,
b. Crawford, Absalom Koiner Adam McChes-
ney, Dr. VIM. L. Walters, NJ. W. D. Hogs
head, Jos. A. Waddell, Logan j. Maupin,
VIM. Withrow, James W. Patrick, VIM. M.
Tate, J. Marshall Hanger, Thos. P. Eskridge,
Col W. D. Anderson.
Upon motion, the Chairman and Secretary
were added to the Delegation.
Upon motion, the meeting adjourned.
ALEX I'll. FL. STUART,
Chairman.
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StOVeS e TI2a2UOa'e.

BeREPARE FOR vyINTER.-W. j.
L POINTS, opposite to Brnces, has on hand
for wood or coal. Very cheap.
Willow Ware of all kinds
GAVE FUEL.-BIBBS ILLUMINATED
y DIAMOND GAS BURNER, for heating the
first second and third stories by one fre-put up
in the best manner by w. j. POINTS.
YavIN WARE.-W. ]. POINTS is prepared
4 to do all kinds Of
ROOFING,
SCOUTING,
and GUTTERING Houses,
Of the best materials and at low prices.
All kinds of Tinware on hand-for sale cheap.
SeD22-3m
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MO3otacCJ2aaOE52al.
vsvO THE LADHEs.-Mrs. MP

7svO THE LADEES.-Mrs M. P. WOOD
l. takes this method of informing her friends
and patrons that she has returned from the
Springs, and has resumed the duties of Dress
making. Also, that she is the agent for the
sale of Madame DEMOREST'S PATTI ERNS-
new styles and fashions received every month.
4 call from the public is solicited at her rooms
on Main street. 2 doors West from Bruce's cor
ner. sep22-
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StOZe2a,.
QAOO REWARD Z, 4

IUU STOLEN! STOLENl
Was stolen from the subscribers pasture near
Newport, Augusta county, Virginia, ON Sunday
night, the 9th ultimo, A DARK BAY HORSE,
of the following description:
About l5l hands high, rather short legged and
very stoutly built. No marks recollected ex-
cept the letter ''R. T.' branded on the left shout
der, rather dimly, but may be discovered by wet
ting the shoulder and holding something hot to
it. Name and tail rather light Heis fine work
horse but rather sluggish riding horse
The above reward will be given for the appre-
henson and conviction of the thief and return of
the horse or $50 for the horse alone returned
to me at my residence Address
JAMES f. HITE,
MOffett's Greek. Augusta County, Va.
$I25 REWARD!
In addition to the reward offered above, we
the undersigned citizens of Newport and vcin-
ty, bind ourselves to pay the sum of FIVE DOL
LARS EACH, for the arrest and conviction of
the thief who stole the above mentioned horse ::
Joseph X. Morton, VIM Hull, VIM. w. Tenn
pleton, P. Fl. Dobbs, J. G. McCauley, David S.
Beard, Henry OFT, d. F. Clemmer, Robt. Nc
Mutt VIM. l.. Teter, JAS W. Sheets, Henry c.
Hite, Peter Lucas, Charles Anderson, Andrew
Reed, Andrew Kennedy, John NJ. Lucas, Henry
Reed, D. n. Lowman VIM. Ell. Fulton, A. S.
Turk, DR.. D. 3. Strain, John N. Hite, VIM. S.
Hite, M L. Hite. sep8-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

THE LAND WE LOVE, for October, contains
seventeen articles:
The leading article, the Battle of Mansfield, is
we'll written, and of stirring interest. The other
prose articles are, Chicago, Dancing under Shells,
Gen. Lee at the Wilderness, Mary Ashburton,
Westminster Abbey, The Pare Mouceaux Or
chards, Our Life in Books, Mabel The Future
of Young Africa Haversack, Editorial and Book
Notices.
This number compares favorably with the 9TH
ers of this most popular Southern magazine.
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YVHE HIDDEN HAND.
Mrs. SOUTHWORTHS
Grape ZINES.

TIVhe Va. Nursery & Wine Company.
HERMITAGE NURSERIES,,
RICHMOND, VA,
offer their usually large and we'll assorted stock
of Apple Pear, Peach, Plum, Cherry, Apricot,
and other Fruit Trees embracing all the leading
varieties. Also a very large assortment of
Norton, Concord, Ives and Delaware ever offer
ed in the State. A full supply of Strawberries,
Raspberres, Blackberries, Currants, and other
small fruits, constantly on hand, with fine col
lection of Evergreens and Deciduous Ornament
tai Trees, Shrubs, sc.
Catalogues furnished and correspondence in
vited. Address, ALLAN s. JOHNSON,
General Agents, P. o. box 438.
sept8-ta$1O
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AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR.

have the satisfaction to announce that Messrs.
Crowell s. Dawson, of Greencastle. Pa. have.
through their agents, Messrs Woods & Gilkeson
of Staunton, presented to the Augusta County
Fair one of their Celebrated ''Wilioughby Gum
Spring Drills which will be exhibited at the ap-
preaching Fair and then sold at auction for the
benefit of the Fair 1.-THE liberal soul shall be
made fat and he that watereth shall be watered
also himself" JOHN B. BALDWIN.
President
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

We learn from the Register that Mr.. Abraham
Wenger living u miles North of HARRISON burg,
near the Valley turnpike, has sold his fruit farm
containing 1l94 acres, to Maj. S. NJ. Yost for $55
per acre, equivalent to cash. This is one of the
most valuable fruit farms in Rockingham county.
1t has it about 2 800 young bearing fruit trees,
including the best varieties of peaches, pears,
apples, &C., and a small vineyard of superior
quality of grapes
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Found.

Mooney FOUND.-On Friday, the 18th
IvEof September, the subscriber found on the
streets of Slaunton a pocket-book containing a
sum of money, which the owner can get by sat-
isfactorily describing the pocket-book and con-
tents and paying the costs of this advertisement.
sept p 2ts. f. T. SHEETS
Mt Scion, Augusta Co, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

On Saturday week the Friends of Temperance
of Mt Crawford, in Rockingham county, had a
procession, picnic speeches, &c. They had q
pleasant and interesting time. On next Saturday,
the Friends of Temperance at McGaheysvlle in
the same county will will also have procession,
dinner, speeches. &c.
The Friends of Temperance have our best
wishes for their success.
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D7'y Goods.

NE" STORE
Mount Vernon Forge,
on South River, Rockingham county, Va.
Will be
opened On
MON DAY,
September 15 1868,
with large ard carefully
selected stock, fresh from the
New York, Philadelphia & Balti-
more markets. purchased with view
of supplying the entire wants of the COM
munity, with the best goods on the principle of
Quick Sales and Small Profits,
ONE PRICE, FOR CASH OR
READY PAY. Our stock will
embrace full line of DRY
GOODS, GROCERIES,
HARDW ARE,
Boots & Shoes,
READY
MADE
CLOTHING,
DRUGS & MEDI-
CINES, AGRICULTU-
RAJ IMPLEMENTS, and
FERTILIZERS. Particular At
tention paid to Choice Family Groceries.
Having made special arrangements for quick
transmission of orders and prompt ship
ment of goods Specialties in any line
can be procured with dispatch, at
all times Fairbanks Scales
These celebrated Scales
will be furnished to
Millers and 9TH
ers requl-
ring
standard of
weight at the
manufacturers prices.
Also best quality French
BURR MILL STONES.
Subscriptions received for all the
Leading Journals and Publications of
the country. Patrons Of this establishment,
and the community at large can avail
themselves of the use of CIR
CULATING LIBRARY to
which new books will be
added as published
BEST PRICES PAID FOR PRODUCE.
Please call and examine
Goods and Prices
D. F. HAYNES,
General Manager Mt. Vernon Iron Works.
geA Having retired from business at Coy
ners Store, in Augusta Comfy, and taken
charge of the above store, shall be glad to see
my friends and former patrons
R. COYNER, JR.
August Is.
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AUSTIN q GUS
Great One Dollar Sale.

We are now selling great variety of rich and
valuable goods, consisting of Dry Goods, Gold
and Silver Watches, Carpets, Furniture, Silver
Plated Ware, Cutlery, Fine Jewelry, Sewing
Machines, &C., comprising nothing but useful
LAR EACH, which cannot be purchased in any
retail store for twice that sum.
Our inducements to Agents are greater than
any other House in the Trade. Send for descrip.
tive checks in clubs of ten for ST. thirty for So
fifty for S., larger ones in the same ratio. Cir
culars, giving full information, sent free Of
charge Parties DESTROYS of acting as Agents
will send in clubs, and receive in return for the
same, Dress Patterns Wool Blankets, Gold OF
Silver Watch, Wooden Carpet, Sewing Machine
Web of Cotton and various other valuable ar
ticles, in proportion to the size of the club.
Address, AUSTIN & CO.,
sep1-4t 106 Summer street, Boston, Mass
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
THE DIFFERENCE TnEa (MisS1 a.

The UlFFERENCE.-Ihe Iuka Miss. Co
zette states the difference between the carpet
Dagger and the scaawag as follows:
The carpet-bagger is Northern thief, who
comes South to plumber every white man who
is q gentleman ofany property or responsibility
and get all the offices he can. The scallawag
is Southern born scoundrel, who will do all
the carpet Dagger will, and. besides, murder
the carpet-bagger for the gutta-percha ring his
sister gave him when he left home"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

IT'D EOVAE.-HEWITTS PICTURE &
ITO, FRAME GALLERY has been removed
from over DR.. Wayts Store to New Street, near
the Virginia Hotel.
On hand a large assortment of Frames of all
kinds, Prints Looking Glasses, &c.
Old Frames re-glt, Curtains and Paror orna-
ments put up.
w. PAPER IANGING done at the shortest
notice. A great variety of Wall Paper Patterns
on hand seplAAtf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

A little girl only Is months DID, daughter of
Mr.. Lewis Hamrick. three miles below Wood
stock, Shenandoah county, was drowned in the
North branch of the Shenandoah River, on Tues
day, the 18th inst
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Tobacco.
TOBACCO! TOBACCO !

CHEWING s. SMOKING TOBACCO
from the lowest to the finest grades. for sale at
the lowest Factory prices, by Armentrout & Co.
ly is called to our large stock of Chewing To-
bacco Give us call. No trouble to show
goods 10000 Cigars of our own manufacture
for sale.
g. ARMENTRoUT.
C. E. HAINES. ARMENIROUI q 20.
j. A. ARMENTROUT
PLANTERS CHOICE-SMOKING To-
BACCO.-This Tobacco is pure and mild
being made of the finest and brightest Louisa
Leaf" Call and try it before purchasing else
co, in any quantity, all cheap for cash.
III. KERR & BRO
old Burwell Building, Staunton, Va.
au11-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

Mrs. Augustine Borden of Shenandoah coun-
ty, had her arm broken on the 22d inst by the
upsetting of the wagon whilst on the way to
Woodstock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

The regular monthly meeting of the Staunton
Building Association will be held tomorrow
night-W ednesday, the 30th-when business of
great Importance will be transacted The stock
holders are earnestly requested to attend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

We are indebted to the publisher, John f. Ell
lis, 306 Penn. Avenue, Washington city, for the
song composed by Thos. Story, entitled, FEATHER
in Heaven unto Thy Throne, or the Mother S
PRAYER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

1t will be seen, by reference to the official no.
tice in another column, that the Staunton Lyce-
UNI will meet in regular session in the Lecture
room of the Lutheran Church on Friday next at
Il P NJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

We invite attention to the advertisement of H
M. Smith 6 Co., manufacturers of Agricultural
Implements and Farm Machinery, and would
recommend those in need of such articles to send
for catalogue containing list of their agricul-
tural Implements with explanations of the mer-
its of some of the later and more important Of
them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

Miss II. Co." box 992, Richmond. Va, wishes
to obtain situation as teacher of English branch
G in private family Terms accommodating
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

On yesterday we saw another good invention
by an Augusta county man. We refer to Mr.
Philip o. Palmer's American Triple Turbine
Water wheel" The chief advantage which this
has over other Turbine wheels is that this makes
every drop Of water useful-no water being lost
as in other Turbine wheels
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

In another column we publish the proceedings
of the meeting held in the Courthouse yester-
day, appointing delegates to the Commercial
Convention, which will meet in Norfolk on the
18th of October
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

We invite attention to the advertisement OF
Wilson & Foster, wholesale grocers and commits
sion merchants, No 1410 Cary street, Richmond
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

On Friday last a cross-tie gave way near Shad
we'll in Albemarle county which caused cars
of the freight train to be thrown off the track and
precipitated down high embankment Three
cars were badly broken, though fortunately on
ly one man was hurt and he very slightly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

VIM. Mex. Wartmann, Esq, was elected Pre-
siding Justice of the County Court of Rocking
ham, Monday week, in place of o. c. Ster-
ling deceased
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

The Dinner provided yesterday by the Ladies
of the Memorial Association was decided sue
cess
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
YEvruly refreshing.-In these day

YHSrsiiy refreshang.-ln these days of pro
Il gress, when canals are outstripped by rail-
roads, railroads BY erie1 fights, balloons BY the
ing galleries through which the various nations of
the earth will soon be enabled to hold freside
conversations with another, it is truly refresh
ing to behold the steady, certain, onward pro-
gress continually made by BAKERS CELE-
tons, interests and confidence of ali who have a.
vailed themselves Of their valuable medicinal aid.
Dyspeptics Of long suffering are beginning to dis
cover that these Bitters are the only true remedy
to be obtained for their diseases and hundreds,
who had given up all hope of relief, since using
them, have been made to rejoice and be glad in
their discovery. There is no humbug about these
Bitters and though we at times. in our notices,
make grand display of words, which to some
induce the afflicted to try them, feeling confident
that fair trial will at once commend their vir-
tues to the most incredulous. For Coles, Indi-
gestion, Loss of Appetite, etc, these Bitters are
an excellent remedy; and for delicate females
and infants they have no superior.
These celebrated Bitters are sold by Dr. n
Wayt & Bro, P. FL. Trout s. co.. & DR.. Fl. S.
Eichelberger, Staunton, Va.
sep g.
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Staurttol1 Spettator.

Gen. Stoneman has appointed Geo. W. Britt
-four Inspector for Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

A few days since we saw the "Black Crook
negro woman attempting the ''Grecian Bend"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

A wild hog the size Of cow. that glnaws
down trees and roots up fences, Is creating a
disturbance in Mississippi.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

We invite special attention to the advertise
ment of Mr.. VIM. R. Pugh, commission mer-
chant, 18th street, between Main and Cary Streets
Richmond. Mr.. Pugh has been conducting the
commission business in Richmond for Is years
and we can confidently recommend him to the
confidence of our merchants and farmers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29
Richmond, June IL, 1868.
A IL CREDITORS OF TIE EsANFz

fed to file their claims with the undersigned, Re-
ceiver; or with j. S. Carson, Master at Win
chester; or John Echols, Master. at Staunton;
and prove the same, according to law, before the
first day of October 1868.
Circuit Court of the United States, for the Dis
trict of Virginia, in Equity, in the cause of the
Merchants National Band, ct a., VS.. the Bank of
the Valley in Virginia, ct a., that the said Court
direct the whole fund then in the hands of the
Receiver, in money, to be fully and finally divid-
ed among such creditors as shall file and prove
their claims as aforesaid, before the first day of
October, 1858 and that all who fail to do So shall
be allowed to participate only in the remaining
assets which may thereafter be collected and dis
trlbuted. Ell. G. FAINT,
Je3O-1aW3m Receiver.
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NEW GOODS NEW GooDs''

New GOODS NEW GooDs''
NEW GOODS RECEIVED BY EVERY
EXPRESS!
[ am now receiving one of the largest stocks
of Goods that has ever yet been offered to the
public, to which I desire to call the attention of
all purchasers Of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, HATS, CAPS,
CLOTHS AND CASSIMERESl
BOOTS AND SHOES!
all of which will be sold at SUCH PRICES, as to
suit every one, and give
SATISFACTION TO ALL.
BsT My line of Dress Goods has been selec-
ted with great care consisting in part of
FINE FRENCH MERINOS,
FINE FRENCH EMPRESS CLOTHS,
ALL-WOOL-MOUSLTNS, ENGLISH
MERINOS, BELGIUM CORDS, PLAIN
AND STRIPED POPLINS, COLORED
ALPACAS, BLACK ALPACAS,
FIGURED MOUSLINS,
and many other styles too numerous to mention
and to which I would invite the inspection of
the LADIES'
IT, IT,, .koN oo -
Department. can offer
EXTRAORDINARY INDUCEMENTS,
in which will be found full line of Plain JAG
onet Cambrics, Check Cambrics, Breakfast and
Dinner Napkins, Table Damask, White Mus
lin and Tarletans, Towels, Ladies and Misses
Hose, Gents half Hose, Gloves, Collars of all
styles, Corsets, Shirt Fronts, Shirt Cuffs, Grape
Collars, Buttons in Silk and Velvet, and one
thousand other articles too numerous to men
ton.
My stock of Bleached and Brown Cottons,
Linseys, Checked Cottons, Kentucky Jeans,
Crash, striped Cottons is complete
ATWOOD CASSIMERES,
SATINETS, KENTUCKY JEANS,
BLACK BROAD CLOTHS,
BLACK DOESKIN CASSIMERES,
RED TWILLED FLANNELS,
CANTON FLANNELS,
AND ALL-WOOL
WHITE FLANNELS,
ALSO,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, LADIES'
SHOES, MISSES SHOES, AND CHILL
DRENS' SHOES, of all styles, qualities and
prices.
Also full line of Ready-Made Clothing,
which, having been purchased at the Recent
auctions will be sold at very LOW PRICES.
Also beautifully selected stock of Millinery
consisting of the latest styles of Ladies' and
Misses Hats Old Hats trimmed in the latest
styles.
SCARLET OPERA FLANNELS,
and Merinos for Ladies' Evening Cloaks, at
Bruce's Corner, On Main and Augusta streets,
C.. 4. HELLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-09-29

J. Kaufman has received his stock of Fall and
Winter clothing See adv
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M 4 s G. Ell ES.
Groceries and Produce.

Groceries and Produce.
A G. POINTS,
Grocer and Dealer
IN FLOUR, GRAIN, SEEDS.
BACON, LARD, &c.
Main Street, opposite LIST National Bank
STANTON, VA.
Pure Cider Vinegar
in store and for sale by
A. G. POINTS.
DRIED FRUITS, of all kinds wanted
for which the highest cash price will be paid by
A. G. POINTS.
pRIME LOT OF SOLE LEATHER
For sale by
A G. POINTS.
TIMOTHY SEED wanted by
A. G. POINTS.
Marshalrs Prime
Liverpool Salt.
in store and for sale by
A. G. POINTS.
prime lot of
Green and Black Tea.
in store and for sale by
A. G. POINTS.
All qualities
Sugars.
Coffee,
Syrups
and MOlasses,
for sale by A. G.. POINTS
Grain Of all kinds Wanted by
A. G. POINTS.
Main street, opposite LIST National Bank.