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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19
NeaU Advertisements.

HASH NOTICE.-After this date, January
u lst 1869, | will reduce the price on all goods
in my line FOR CASH, and will deliver no
goods until paid for, unless special agreement
is made My books will be closed against per-
sons failing to pay their bills promptly
jan19-3t tE A. M. BRUCE.
4 UGUSTA COUNTY COURT Clerks
N Office, to wit :-Estray-Taken up by Arch
ibald Kinney in the month of October 1868, on
land of the late Jefferson Kinney, dec d, of the
following description, viz:
A Heifer of white color has red ears, some red
nose, spotted on neck, no ear mark or brand,
supposed to be two years old, and appraised at
800 by r. B. Moore, Oh. G. Francisco, and Jno
W. Hemp before FL. III. Peck j. P. I'D
jan19-3t VIM. A. BURNETT, Clerk.
RICHMOND, January 5, 1869.
VTVHE CONCERN OF WILLIAMSON &
4 HARDEN is this day dissolved. S. M.
Williamson is alone authorized to sign the name
of the firm in liquidation.
S. M. WILLIAMSON
JAMES A. HARDEN.
The business will be continued under the style
of S. III. Williamson g. Co., Mr.. B. B. Munford
having been admitted to an interest in the same.
janl9-2w S. N. WILLIAMSON.
NOR RENT.-A good STORE ROOM.
E Apply to G. A. HELLER,
corner Main and Augusta streets.
jan19-tf
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Neac Advertisements.
BARGAIN.-To be sold priva

RARGAIN.-To be sold privateIyIA
n nice little farm containing SO acres: ~,
ing on the Waynesborough road - mlfes , t;v
Stsunton. The land is in good state OF cul.lVa-
tionMi5 acres of good timbe1-the balance clear
ed and divided into three felds-water IN every
field
TarnosMOna.half down. the balance in three
equal instalments, without interest.
Title is.good ANY person wishing to purchase
said land will apply at William B kayser,s Of
fee, Staunton, Va, or at my residence;
ian1S~3m GEORGE B. ENSOR.
DESPONSIBLE AGENTS WanteGs
Landed and other valuable property in different
parts of the United States Profits very hoeral,
sales easily effected, and no loss of time from
other business. Address
u 20 80 e. j. T. MILLER Sc co.,
jan19-3t Box A, P. o., Port Deposit, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19
NeaC Advertisements.
DELlEF FOR Afflicted Females
IL PREVENTION AND CURE OF
PROLAPSUS UTERI,
u OR FALLING OF THE WOMB.

By the use of simple and easy Supporter, just
invented and patented by Rev. JOSEPH FUNK
HoUsER, of Rockingham county Va.
Ihss Supporter UtU giue immediate Relief
Ihas Supporter aciU effect Permanent Cure
l have tried this invention upon number of fe-
males suffering from falling of the womb and it
HAS GIVEN RELIEF IN EVERY IN
STANCE WITHOUT A SINGLE FAILURE
Its uniform success in every application has
satisfied the inventor and all who have tried it,
that this supporter is most valuable relief and
remedy.
Ioniy ask the Suffering to giue it one trial.
have still further improved my Patent Sup
porter for the prevention of Prolapsus Uteri, OF
Falling of the Womb. tits now, believe, COM
p1ete, and is suited to ladies in every condition
who have a tendency to Falling of the Womb.
The Supporter, as it was originally patented, is
exactly suited to ladies in pregnancy, and can
not be improved, but for females not in that con-
dition, the improvement just made is all that was
necessary to make this invention one of the great
est pain preventers ever made known to afflicted
females. The improved Supporter can be had
for SIS and upwards according to material used
in construction, some ladies preferring the finest
and most costly material.
Those who have used this Supporter know its
value and would not relinquish its use for any
consideration. The ease and comfort it gives are
astonishing 49, 80 Ien
Directions for use accompany each Supper
ter. Responsible Agents wanted in every town,
city and county in the United States for the sale
OF my Supporter or remedy for falling of the
womb. Address me at Harrisonburg. Va
99JN0Eq JOSEPH FUNKHOUSER.
oct6.Staunton Spectator copy 6m and send
!, :, 0{414 49,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

THRUST SALE.-Pursuant to a deed Of
Il trust executed to me by T. N. Lindsey,
bearing date the 10th day of April, 1866, and re-
of Augusta, I shall offer for sale at public auc-
ton, on o."
FRIDAY, THE 22ND OF JANUARY, 1869.
the following property, to wit 2 Horses, l year
old colt, Cows, Calf Wagons and Harness,
Fan, Hogs, together with all the Household
and kitchen furniture, to w.t. Beds and bedding,
Chairs, Tables of all kinds, Bureau, l Safe |
Cooking Stove and Furniture, Dishes, and all
other property named in said trust deed
Terms made known at SALE
jan5-tds GEO. l.. COOK, Trustee
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yINRUsTEE,S SALE OF Real Estate,

VENKUSTEE'S SALE OF Real Estate.
IL By virtue of deed of trust executed to me
by Lucy Jane Snyder and Virginia Bryan, will
sell at public auction ON 49,
MONDAY, THE: STH DAY of FEBRUARY,
1869. that valuable STORE HOUSE & Dwell.
LING, situated on Beverley street, in the town
of Staunton, adjoining the property of John B.
Antoni and Others
TERMs.-So much in cash as to pay the costs
of sale, and the remainder in four equal install
ments due in six, twelve, eighteen and twenty
four months-the purchaser to give bond with
approved personal security, and the title retain
ed as ultimate security. -.2
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
on1O dc - m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

Mr. AND Mrs JEFFERSON DAVIS arrived in
London on December 81, from bennington,
where they had been staying for several weeks.
During his stay in Warwickshire, Mr. Jefferson
Davis visited the Lord Lieutenant Lord Leigh
and several other noblemen and gentlemen
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis and their family intend
passing the winter in the south of France, Mr.
Davis being still in Indifferent health
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

A numerously signed call from Charlottes.
vile has been made upon Hon. Robert Ridg-
way to become candidate for Congress in that
District in opposition to Curtis, the present car
pet-bag candidate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

n
~ UABLE FARM.-Under decree of the
Circuit Court rendered at the November term.
1863 will proceed to sell, on the premises. on
MONDAY, THE 1ST DAY OF FEBRU4RY
1852 the farm belonging to the estate of Thomas
Walker decd. This farm consists of about $40
Acres, situated on Middle River, adjoining the
lands of DR.. B. F. Walker and S. b. Finley.
about y miles east of the Valley Turnpike, and
about II miles from Staunton. The land is all
of the very best quality and there is about 100
acres OF No River Bottom
The improvements consist of two dwellings,
one large brick house, containing s rooms-4
above and below, with basement story; the
other is a log house containing rooms; good
large stable and all necessary outbuldings.-
There is good orchard of summer and winter
fruit on the place.
The land will be sold in two parcels as divided
by the commissioners of court. One parcel con-
tains about 100 acres, with the brick dwelling,
and the other about 230 acres, with the log dwell
ling.
TERMS OLE sALE.-So much cash in hand as will
pay the costs of sale, and for the residue cred
it of six, twelve twenty-four and thirty-six
months, in equal payments, from the day of sale,
the purchaser to give bond with personal secu-
rity and the title to be retained as ultimate Sc
curity. GEO. s. WALKER.
decZ2-tds Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

At meeting of the citizens of King George
county, Va, held at their Court House on the
It'll inst, delegates were appointed to attend a
Convention in Richmond, should one be held
but at the same time resolutions were adopted
expressing disapprobation of the proceedings of
the late conference" held in Richmond, and
of the course pursued by those who composed
that conference.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

The Tenure of Office law has been repealed
IN the House by vote of l2l yeas to AZ nays,
which is triumph for Grant over the Senate,
In which body there are % in favor to 80 a.
gainst the Increment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

We learn from the Shenandoah Herald that
revival meeting has been in progress for near
ly two weeksin the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, of Woodstock, under the Pastoral charge
of Rev. j. W. Wolf A number of penitepts
have presented themselves at the altar and a.
bout twenty five have professed conversion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

HEAVY Loss.-The Spirit Of Jefferson states
that the barn belonging to Mr.. L. F. Curry,
near Zoar Church, Jefferson county, was con-
sumed by fire on Tuesday of last week, together
with eight hundred bushels of wheat, six horses,
four COWS, &c. The fire is thought to have
originated through the carelessneas ofsome one
smoking pipe about the premises.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

The Enquirer d Examiner of Richmond an
nounces that hereafter Mr.. James G. Southa
formerly of the Charlottesville Chronicle, will
be associated with Mr.. Coleman in the Edito-
rial conduct of that journal We are pleased
to see that the Press will have again the benefit
of Mr.. Southall's talents and fine literary ac-
quirements
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19
+ AND AT TRUST sALE.-Bv vi

4 AND ~ TRUST SALE.-By virtue of
Ia trust deed, executed by Samuel Kennerly.
ST., on the 18th of July 1866, will proceed, in
25th day of January, (ths monthly to sell at pub.
lie sale, to the highest bidder a tract of land
containing 200 acres, lying ON South River, in
Augusta county, adjoining the lands of Bonsack.
Graves and others; has on it a comfortable house,
stable, &C., and crops WELL =
Terms on day of sale. .-. H. ~.
Persons having claims are requested to report
them to me ON or before the day of sale. -
jan12-tds NICH.K. TROUT, Trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

The Reconstruction Committee to-day agreed
that they would report no more bills for the
relief of political disabilities until the status of
the States of Georgia and Mississippi were de-
cided. = World, 18Th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19
Call. and examine Goods and Prices.
10 tIii G. HIRSH s. co.
/ AND AT SALE.-In pursuance Of a deed

r AND AT SALE.-In pursuance Of a deed
LIZ q of trust executed to me by William S.
Hanger and wife, dated 23rd of March, 1861,
will proceed on the premises on
TUESDAY, THE 18TH OF JANUARY
next, to sell at public sale to the highest bidder
attract of land in SAID county, Tor so much as may
be necessary, on the waters of Christians Creek
about six miles from Staunton in the possession
of j. Wayne Splitter, and containing about 3O4
acres. The land is Of good quality, IN fine cul-
tlvatlon, and the Improvements are excellent
and it is altogether, very desirable estate.
TERMS Costs of sale in hand; balance in
equal instalments at six, twelve and eighteen
months, bearing interest, with good personal Sc
curity, and retaining title -)E8
dec8-4t NICHO. X. TROUT, Trustee.
POstpOnement.-T The above sale is post
poned until Monday. 25th instant, Court day. }
The sale will take place in front of the Court
house. at o. clock E.EatH ez->F
jan 10 N, *. TROUT, Trustee.
VHyRUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue of deed
i of trust executed to me by James Berry,
lated May LIST, 1857, recorded in the Clerks Of
fee of Augusta county, and by direction of the
beneficiary in said trust, / will proceed on the
premises. near Craigsville, Augusta county, on
FRIDAY FEBRU ARY 18TH, 1868,
at 81 o clock, 4. NJ, to sell tract of land con-
tanning 200 acres, which was conveyed to said
James Berry by Mariah E, Elliott and by said
Berry conveyed to me In trust to secure the bal
ance of purchase money.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand to pay costs of
sale and about $3.50 balance due on first bond,
1892 payable May 1st, 1869, and the balance on
such terms as may be announced at sale. Ipi
janl9-tds 2 Il H. M. BELL, Trustee,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

y Y THURSDAY, THE21ST DAY OF JIM
UARY, 1869, L will rent to the highest bidder,
for the term of one year. the large and valuable
farm situated about three miles West of Middle
brook, known as "Summerdean," containing q
superior dwelling, and convenient out-buildings
of every kind, a large and valuable meadow,
about one hundred and fifty acres of land in con-
diton for crop of corn in the spring, and large
quantity of excellent land for other crops
Possession for farming purposes given imme-
diately. Full possession given ON the 1st day of
March, 1869. = 81
TERMS Rent payable at the expiration of the
term to be secured by bond with approved per-
sonal security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER. Jr..
Guardian of M. F. and VIM r. Kerr,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

In the list of the names of quite number of
Virginians, ordered by the House Reconstruc>
ton Committee to be reported to the House for
the removal of their several disabilities under
the 14th amendment of the Constitution, are
included the following:
Judge HI. w. Shelley of Augusta Judge
John I. Harris of Rockingham; Williams G.
Wickham, President of the Chesapeake & Ohio
R. r. Company, and John Page of Hanover;
John 7. Early, Ira Garrett, VIM. Wertenba>
ker, and John Wood of Albemarle; Franklin
H. Wisler of Shenandoah, and A. P Bennett,
W. W. Rains and r. F. Walker of Richmond
city.
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L u V CltCl D
Pocahontas county

ESTRAY COW.-Strayed from the prem
Il ises of the undersigned, in Staunton, three
weeks since, a COW of the following description:
She of red color, just fresh, with white spot
in her forehead, and also a spot in one of her
TANKS, and has short horns.
for any information that may lead to her recov-
cry. Information of her may be left at Peck s.
Cushing's auction rooms.
jan12-3t MICHAEL OKANE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

Tell all true men to hold on to their princi-
Piles and not allow themselves to be frightened
into compromise of them. see proposition
mooted on the basis Of universal suffrage (in-
Guiding the negroes1 and universal amnesty. !
shall oppose such compromise with all my
might; and will not consent to be bribed by any
such expedient. prefer myself to remain dis
franchised."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

General Jubal A. Early, in writing from
Canada, under date of 5th inst, to friend in
this State, says: III,
II am sorry to see that a proposition is moot
ed by some of our people for compromise on
the basis of universal Including negro) suffrage
and universal amnesty. I shall come back pre-
pared to resist it to the bitter end cannot
consent to be bribed by any such expedient in
to sacrifice of principle. Let us maintain our
honor if we lose all else.' 5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

THE EFFECT OF THE AMNESTY On Wednes-
day, as announced by telegraph, District At
torney Darlington, in the Washington Criminal
court, entered nolle proseQui in the matter of
the indictments against Jefferson Davis and
John G. Breckenridge for treason. He also
entered one in the case of ohm FL. Surlatt, but
at the instance of Judge Fisher, he withdrew
it, and the matter will be referred to the At
torney General for consideration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

ANDREW CHApEL-The Methodists of our
town can now boast of as coy and neat place
Of worship as can be found in this beautiful
Valley. From basement to splre Andrew
Chapel has been remodeled, reprinted andlm
proved. The arrangement OF the church and
lecture room is now much more IN accordance
with taste and comfort than in former days
Rock. Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

In letter published in the Enquirer of the
10th, Lewis E. Harvie, ESQ.,, says:
81 was then, and am now, uncompromisingly
and unchangeably opposed to the scheme of
the Washington committee in its whole scope
think it has already done infinite mischief
and weakened the position of the State, and, if
successful, must result in the degradation and
disgrace of our people"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19
From Gen. Jubal A. Early.

The following are extracts from letter writ
ten on the 5tth inst, at Drummondsville,
Canada West, by Gen. Early to friend of his
at Floyd Court House, Va.
Il will be back (meaning to Franklin comfy,
Va by the time the elections are held, and |
will come back with the determination of op
posing the scallawag constitution in every shape
and form, and all compromises recognizing in
any manner negro equality. I shall prefer poll
teal humiliation rather than accedeto any COM
promise of honor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

In Pocahontas county, W. Va, the members
of the Grand and Petit Juries, all of course
loyal men-none others being allowed to sit on
Juries-carry their rations, blankets and horse
feed with them to Court, and, during all the
time of the sessions of the Court, eat and sleep
at night in the Courthouse. Early in the
mornings they may be seen issuing from the
Court house like martins from q box
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

Il of trust executed by John NJ. Kroft to me,
dated September Goth, 1860, and duly recorded in
the Clerks Office of Augusta county. and for the
purposes of the trust, / will proceed upon the
premises, on Thursday, the 18th day of january.
1861 to sell certain tract of land containing "a
acres, which lies about one mile East of Waynes-
boro, near the turnpike, adjoining the lands of
Peter and others, and the MaCarty tract g,
Terms of sale by the deed are cash, but the
beneficiary in the trust is willing to accept one
third of the purchase money in cash, and the res
idue in equal payments at one and two years,
bearing interest for which bonds, with good per-
sonal security will be required in addition to a
lien on the property. q 80 2e~I
The property may be sold in one or more par
cells if deemed expedient. I will show the prop
erty. Sale to commence at IL O clock, M.
ar JOEL S. WALLACE, Trustee,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

The Lynchburg Virginian says: ''We shall
know, 10 very few days, what we have to ex
pect from those who have it in their power to
control, to great extent, our destiny. Until
then, let patience have its perfect work. Let
US forbear and, retaining from all acrimonious
discussion, prepare to show united front in
opposition tn the Underwood abomination."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19

iuOTuluSS tuey may De Scoll ISSUING ifoIu Tie
Court house like martins from box.
General Stoneman on Friday last, removed
Major N. S. Sturdivant, attorney for the Com
monwealth in the circuit court of Richmond
G. S. Bundy was appointed to fill his place.
In speaking of those who inaugurated the
''new movement" the Abingdon Nriginiian
says
$50 far as we know the gentlemen who
participated in the Richmond meeting, they are
all high minded patriotic, and earnestly de.
sirous of the interests, honor and welfare of the
Old Dominion, and would sacrifice all they have
or are before they would betray, wrong or de-
grade their people. To impugn the motives
of such gentlemen, who have thrown themselves
into the breach with the honest and unselish
desire of serving their fellow sufferers to the
best of their abilities, is to say the least unkind
and ungrateful. Altho' We cannot entirely
agree with them, we respect their motives,
admire their moral courage, and humbly trust
they may have a weight and influence with the
powers that he, that will greatly tend to bring
back to our ruined and distracted country the
blessings Of peace, prosperity and happiness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-01-19
AUCTION Sales.
NOTICE.-In


suancc of a Sdecretal order of the Circuit
Court of Bath county, pronounced on the 18th
day of October, 1868, in cause therein pending,
in which Gabrielle r. Chapman ct ais are plain
tiffs and John Coalters executor ct ais are de-
PENDANTS, notice is hereby given to the parties,
plaintiffs and defendants, that shall proceed at
my office at Bath Courthouse virginia ggSn a. On
ecute said order.
1st, To state and settle the accounts OF Com
missioners John M. Patton and VIM. II. Terrlli,
respectively, who, under former decree IN TINS
cause were directed to collect the proceeds OF the
sales of the Real and Personal Estate OF the
Warm Springs Company And
: End, To report to Court the names of all the
parties entitled to any share of the funds under
the control of the Court, together with state
ment of the amounts to which they are respect
lively entitled, and statement showing what por.
ton of the fund in Court goes to the personal
and what to the real representatives of said share
holders and who, as far can be ascertained,
are entitled to receive the respective funds
tt~EiLH q. r MEDIA NNAID
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MEXICAN MINES at low Prices

.@CLI01 = Il FRANK LEWIS,
Ian19-at No. South ST., Baltimore Md
VERY DESIRABLE TOWN PROP
erty for sale at Public Auction. IL will. on
WEDNESDAY, THE 27TH OF January,
this month"; 1862 proceed, in front of the Court
House, in the town of Staunton, to sell the
HOUSE & LOT belonging to George c. Yeakle,
fronting on FREDERICK street, and adjoining the
now occupied by Mr.. Child. Persons wishing to
purchase are requested toexamine the property
before the day of SALE
Terms liberal and made known on day of sale.
DAVID FULTZ, Agent
jan19-2t @ai4 for Geo. c. Yeakle
LHSTRAY HORSE.-Taken up, on the 18th
Ia day of August, 1868, on my fathers land,
near Travellers Repose, in the county of Poca-
hontas. State of West Va. by the subscriber, an
estray horse of the following description, viz =
Brown color, with bald face, white hind legs
half way to the hook, fourteen and a-half hands
high, supposed to be three years old, which the
owner can have by coming forward and paying
charges, and proving the same, otherwise he will
be dealt with as the law directs.
CHARLES G. BURNER,
janl9-3t Travellers Repose,
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-, - @. X. MCDANN AID,
jan12-4t - Commissioner in Chancery.


NOMMASSlONER ~ 1ruSLec>S SSAAce
O-By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
Of Augusta county, entered on the 18th day OF
November, 1861 in cause therein depending
in which Thomas MaCarty is Plaintiff, and A.
j. Trice and others are defendants, the under
signed as Commissioner of said Court, and as
Trustee, will proceed upon the premises, on
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 1869,
to sell at public auction, to the highest bidder,
l mile hey nd Waynesboro in said county one
containing about 100 Acres and the other 66a
acres, being the same land that was conveyed by
Thomas MaCarty to Thomas /. Gleen and which
is now occupied by Al. Trice. There is good
house. with outbuildings, on the 100 acre tract.
and the 66a acre tract is nearly all in timber.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand to pay costs of
suit and sale, and the residue upon credits of g.
18, and 80 months from the day of sale, bearing
interest," for which bonds with good personal Sc
curity will be required and the title retained as
ultimate security. FvI-|s+h
Sale to commence at II o. clock, A. M.
jan12-3t "a "a - R. III. OATLETT,