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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28
CtOMMIsgHONER,s SALE OF VA

EOMME SSEONER'S SALE OF VALU-
u ABLE WATER POWER, CALLED
THE FORGE PROPERTY" ON SOUTH
RIVER, NEAR WAYNESBORO, WITH
VALUABLE LANDS =
q By virtue of decree of the circuit court of
Augusta county, rendered on the 10Th day OF
January, 1869, IN the causes of '.Galaher, VS..
Patterson, and others and Patterson's Admin
istrator and others, VS.. Patterson's heirs and
others, the undersigned Commissioners will pro-
coed On the premises on SATURDAY, OCTO-
Der, the Both, 1862 at y O'clock NJ to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder the follow
ing valuable real estate, to wit: p
lst. The Forge property on South River II
miles above Waynesboro, consisting Of about Is
acres of land with dwelling house and outhouses,
the Forge buildings and fixtures The water
power is one Of the best On the river, the dam is
in good order, This property is very desirable
for manufacturing purposes.
Ind. Three several tracts of mountain lands
supposed to be valuable for timber and minerals,
lying near by containing about 222l acres more
Or less, consisting of three tracts of 926 acres,
605 acres, and $50 acres. Is
TERMS OF SALE.--Cash in hand to defray
costs OF Sale and of said suits, and the residue up
on credits of 6, 49, and 80 months bearing inter-
est, for which bonds with approved security will
be required. and the title retained as ultimate
security r~ N. X. TROUT,
JE Ell. NJ. BELL,
Sept 28-tds. Commissioners.
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ACEA Efs1IAN & cos.

sep28
NEW GOODS: NEW GOODS !-Are
IN being received and are ready for sale at
very moderate prices.
We have full assortment of mems and boys
wear, such as Kentucky Jeans, Cassinets, ga
Fulied Cloth, both Drab and Gray, Fredericks
burg Cashmere &c Also bleached and brown
Cottons of all grades and prices.
wishing to reduce our stock as speedily as
possible, we will give every attention to custom
ers, and furnish them with all kinds of merchan-
disc in our line of business, at fair rates. Our
assortment of eH2.fa H- s1 1g t5
GROCERIES -sra@
is being constantly replenshed by fresh articles,
and we nave good assortment of Bacon crush
ed ana coffee sugar, syrups and molasses- of all
kinds, cotfees teas, spices, and cheese and crack
ers, with a large and well assorted stock of
HARDWARE, -
sucn as nails, iron (both rolled and hanlmered)-
horse shoes, horseshoe nails nail rods, and both
Blister and Cast steel with variety of Carpent
er and builders hardware at unusually low prices.
e Gall and examine our stock before buying.
Sept 28-4ts. BAKER g. BROS.
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1t recommends itself especialyto the people
of the Valley and the South as a Southern en-
terprise investing its money at home.
1t is believed that its liberal charter will en-
able it to make, to the assured, larger dvid ends
than is possible for most companies eh2ge
Seren-eighths of its profits are divided among
policy holders on the contribution plan. 1t
guarantees on the face of it's Policies definite
surrender value. sgaa-4a 5a
On the Life Plan on ages under 90, Loan
of so per cent. of the Premium will be given,
at sac per cent interest thus insuring the largest
amount of insurance for the least amount OF
money. e1.- .i.- IL .-- .aa 1..-5--oe Il
The Policies issued by this Company are an
contestabte after five years duration, for, or on
account off, errors or Measurements, except as
regards age in the application it is believed
that all attempts at fraud VIII eliminate within
that period, and, while it is the Company du-
ty and intention to guard, as sacred trust, the
moneys which polcy-holders deposit from year
to year, and to protect the same against fraud
uleut designs, the above guarantee Is given to
satisfy insurers that accidental lnis-statements
or omissions cannot by any possibility effect the
validity Of assurances effected with the ''Vir-
GINA. - 80 q zts -
.asA- Now, therefore, and in this most relia-
bic Company, adopt the wise cou1 Sc of taking
a Policy. Pat it not off till tomorrow. No
man can tell what day may bring forth. fit
is hard for you to raise the premium, how much
harder will it be for the helpless ones you may
l. IL
die without such provision for them? For full
information, apply to
Rev. R. Ea. PHILLIPS,
Isl la.4a General Agent,
or to JAMES KER, OR r. s. PHILLIPS,
Office over First National Bank, M
sep2S-ly a Staunton, Va.
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For the Special,
= d @--- = TOT the OpGCEaLUT.
Effects of drought on the imagination Haynes
1915 boro' Byid0e. .Ql

-. For the Spectator.
Effects of drought on the imagination Waynes-
81 boro' Bridge.
Little Tammany,'' writer in the last No.
Of the Spectator, under inspiration Of the dry
weather and low water, would undertake to
teach the County Court that it had done very
naughty thing IN approprlatlng moderate sum
of money, to repair the bridge over the South
river at Waynesboro ''Tamnlany" makes
light of our stream, and classes it among the
little rills Of poetic fancy. Mr.. Editor, it is a
since the red man wandered on its green shores
and saw his brawny face mirror'd in the beau
tiful s'Sherando," and further-it is a River
that has been crossed by a bridge-the luxury
of bridge is familiar-the want of a bridge is
painful. Early S little army found it SO, and
that brave general has been roundy censurcd
for imperilling his command, by putting this
raging. impossible torrent in his rear and thus
cutting off retreat Many poor fellow on
that memorable day would have built bridge
at his own cost; my kingdom for a bridge
many valiant soldier for want of a bridge,
bent the suppliant knee and plead for mercy at
the hands of a victorious enemy. ''Tammany'
would impress the public with the romantic
claim for it foot crossing. Very appropriate
ly may the graphic language Of Burns Aud
Brig" be applied to our stream
"Arous'd by. blust'ring winds an spotting
thowes, s,f, h rra,9
In money torrent down his snaw- broo rowes
While crashing ice, borne or the roaring speat
Sweeps dams, an mills, an briggs a. to the gate
And from Glenhuck, down to the Ratton-key,
Aud Ayr is just one lengthen'd tumbing sea-
A man life is more than bridge--this ruin
is to some bridge cf signs One family in
this county mourns the loss of brave soldier
boy--lost at this shallow fordng-may it not
be the winding sheet Of many as good as he.
''Tammany's" 1862 days Of low-water per an
mum! low for the man of 81 league boots,
but mighty high at times for feet bipeds and
quadrupeds of more diminutive stature. But
seriously, a bridge, road, Or any improvement
leading to Waynesboro' universally meets with
the same favor There is bat one sort of road
leading to the village, and save the turnpike
which is tolerable-all Others are without a
parallel in the State-both as to locality and
condition, especially, when 1t is considered that
this point on the Rail Road is one of the most
important On the line. 1t may then be regar-
ded, as not in harmony with all the dangerous
avenues leading to this market, that safe
snug crossing should be given to the people Of
this and other counties whose business lies In
the town, or at our Court House, and hence a
settled hostility to the improvement. The
County Court acted no doubt with open eyes,
as many of the members of that body are IA
miliar with the locality, and hundreds Of
Augusta Rockbridge and Rockingham farmers
are willing to endorse the wisdom of our Court.
-V JULIUS TURBINE.
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Gov. Walkers Aide.

In this section it was the general expecta
ton that Gov. Walker would appoint as his
aide VIM. S. Gilman, who travelled with him
during the canvass and who labored so faith
fully and theoretically in his behalf during that
time. lie has appointed ". E. Cameron. the
talented Editor Of the Petersburg Lndec, who
has for the time vacated the chair editorial,
and has entered upon his duties as aide to the
Governor. -..s. 4. esf. f- --r. e.n
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Sept 28-tds.


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF BUILD
" ING LOTS.-By virtue OF decree OF the
Circuit Court of Augusta County, and by con-
sent Of parties in the of II. [. Gray, &c. vs.
Thomas Heyden, will proceed ON
SATURDAY., OCTOBER 23yd, 1869,
in front of the Courthouse in Staunton, to sell
the parcel of land in the proceedings mentioned,
fronting on Winchester street extended ON the
Northwest, and the Institution road on the South
West, and nearly opposite the premises of Mr..
Pike Powers. 5000. -. -E
1t will be sold in lots of about one-quarter acre
each, according TO plat and survey which may
be seen at the office of Messrs. Shefey & Bum
gardner. counsel for defendant Heyden. TWEEN
ty lots will be sold fronting on two new AZ feet
streets, and on Winchester street and the Insti-
tuition road and with water privilege guaran-
teed to each lot. The plat will be shown on the
day of sale.
Terms-Cash in hand to pay costs Of suit and
sale; and the balance in equal instalments at six,
twelve, eighteen, twenty-four and thirty months,
with interest from the day of sale; bonds with
good security to be given by the purchasers and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
sep28-tds JOHN B BALD WIN, Conn., r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28

BOLD THIEVES. of the Williams who
infest our community killed and skinned, in the
pasture field near Har isonburg on Friday night
last, fine young bull belonging to Capt. J. N.
Hill, of this place They carried off the meat
of the slaughtered animal, except one fore
quarter, leaving its hide upon the grass The
night was very bright, the moon shining in its
strength
The same night some thieves stole and carried
off, from Mr.. Wright Gatewood's rear porch,
in Harrisonburg, Is or 10 cans of peaches which
that gentleman had put up for his own use.
And on the same night they relieved our Old
and excellent friend, Maj: L. W. Gambill, of
what chickens he had in his coop
These were all bold robberies, and suggest the
use Of shot guns and buckshot. -lsocls. Regis
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28
Meeting of the Shenandoah Valley Rail
road

At a rail road meeting held ia Challestown,
on the lth Of September, a committee Of two
from each county was appointed to confer with
the commissioners named in the bill TO incor-
porate the Shenandoah Valley Rail Road Com
pany. That committee consists Of the follow
ing gentlemen: For the county Of Rocking
ham, S. A. Coffman, Henry Forrer, and a. NJ.
Newman for the county Of Page, ?. g. Borst,
VIM. Mines, Jr, and B. Z. Grayson; for the
county of Warren, William NJ. Buck, r. Tur-
ner, and Thomas n. Ashby; for the county OF
Frederick, Lloyd Logan, Henry NJ. Brent, and
Philip Williams for the county Of Clark, Da-
vid g. Mcclure, William n. Nelson and Da-
vld Meade; for the county Of Augusta, Mich
olas K Trout, NJ G. Harnlan aud George
Baylor fer the county of Rockbridge, James
$. Paxton, J. Med. Taylor and William G.
Lewis; for the county Of Botetourt, John S.
Wilson, William D. Couch and Alphonso For
ney, also W. f. NJ Word, 7. G. Goodwin and
W. A. Glasgow; for Roanoke county, Bernard
Pitzer, Frederick Johnston and George W.
Shank. The above named commissioners are
earnestly requested to meet said committee in
Harrisonburg Wednesday, the 9Th day Of Oc-
tober. 1869
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For the Spectator.
WAyNEsRoRo Sent. 25th. 1890

WAYNEsBoRo, Sept 18th, 1862
MEssRs. EDITORS Il noticed in your last
issue correspondent signed Tammany, who
complains Of the County Court making an APP
preparation to rebuild a Bridge over South
River at this point. He says they were too
hasty and ought to have consulted---I suppose
the Tycoons or would be regulators of Waynes
boro'
1t seems to me that BaAy Leaders ought to
be taught to work behind, but know it is hard
and awkward-hut not hunliiating Now let
the majority rules in tn democratic days, and
let US have peace. A petition of major
ity of the citizens of the neighborhood was
laid before that august body, as he calls it,
and they wisely appropriated mite to rebuild
Bridge that ought to have been replaced
years ago. 1t is needless to argue the impor
lance Of this improvement, for it is indispen-
sable. It is now under contract and will, be-
fore winter, be completed to the joy of many
or nearly everybody BANG-UM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28

DELEGATES TO THE LOUISVILLE CoNvEN-
TIoN-Governor Walker has appointed the
following delegates to the Louisville Convention:
B. johnson Barbour, State at large, and the
following from their respective Congressional
Jr., General John Echols, John E. Slaughter,
Thos S. Flournoy. General Charles P Stone,
Col. VIM. Lamb, D. c. Dejarnette. z59 'a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28

It is thought that there will be many more
tobacco factories in operation in Danville next
year than there are at present. rs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28

The Bulls and Bears had an exciting time in
Wall Street, N. Y, last week. On Friday at
II o'clock gold went up to 1862 and in Is min
utes fell to 1861 and settled at 1885, sa afni
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=
SENTIMENTAL TRAVELLER AT THE GRAVE or
HIS ANCESTOR : That mad wag, Mark Twain,
while. in The Holy Land, comes across an Incl
dent, the pathos of which addresses itself to
you, readers, as to him and to us: The. tomb
of Adam How touching it was, here INA
land of strangers, far away from home and
friends, and all who cared for me, thus to dis
cover the grave of a blood relation. True,
distant one, but still relation. The unerrIng
instinct OF nature thrilled it's recognition
fountain Of my tilial affection was stirred to its
prefoundestd depths, and gave way to tumul-
tuousF emotion j. leaned upon pillar and
burst into tears. / deem it no shame to have
wept over the grave of my poor dead relative.
Let him who would sneer at my emotion close
this volume here, for he will find little to his
taste in my jeurneyiugs through the Holy Land.
Noble old mamie did not liveto see me-he
did not live to see his child And I-I-alas,
I did not live to see him ! Weighed down by
sorrow and disappointment, he died before l
was born-six thousand brief summers before
| was born. But let US trust that he is better
off where he is
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tits estimated that with a proper organiza-
ton and full complement of labor, the South
can produce 100000, 900 bales Of cotton annual
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28

Fourteen eases of murder and suicide have
occurred in Philadelphia since the first of the
present month
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28

Governor Senter's organ, the Nashville Press
and Times, is out in double-leadcd leader pre-
dieting that the new Legislature will repeal
Tennessee ratification ofthe Fifteenth Amend
ment. 81 au@ ett4 &HsiA s@0st tt't
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28

Earthquakes are becoming frightfully fire.
quent in Chill. There were forty shocks, more
or less strong, in one day at africa, last Sunday.
The people are taking refuge inland, dreading
another tidal wave. % a4s3ea @sGf 9tt3 39t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28

Asa Packer, the Democratic candidate for
Governor of Pennsylvania, is worth twenty mil
lions of dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28

The statement that there are two hundred
thousand native Protestant Christians in India,
is pretty strong fact against the idea of the
inutility of Christian Missions.
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1909. FAHn GOODS. 1869.

am now receiving and opening my stock of
Fall and Winter Goods, which have been select
ed with care and bought at prices to suit the
times a Hla
My stock is composed of everything usually
kept in a drygoods' store, viz:
Ladies Dress Goods of every description,
Mems Cassineres-great variety, Ts
Red, white and gray Flannels-very cheap,
Balmoral Skirts, Hosiery, Cassinets, Tickings,
Ginghan2s, mems boots. boys boots, mems hats
in great variety. .
Good News for The Ladies.-I call attention to
my large stock of ladies' city-inade shoes-each
pair guaranteed as represented or money refund
ed. --latest style ladies' Hats and Trimmings
am determined TO sell my goods as cheap as
they can possibly be bought this side of the city.
Give me call before purchasing.
sep2S S. N. GILES.
vESEUSTEE'S SAH4E.-At the request of
u Mr.. j. A. Hefelfnger, and by virtue of
deed OF trust executed to me by him, on the 9Th
day Of November, 1867 and for the payment of
on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 1859, to sell
the following amongst other property, to wit:
Horses, Cows, IS Hogs, Sheep, | Wagon
and Harness for horses, spring wagon and
harness for horses, / single buggy and harness.
and large amount of cottage and dining room
furniture consisting of beds and bedding, tables,
chairs, china ware, &c
Ierms-For stock, credit of 60 days, and for
other articles credit Of four months for well en-
dorsed negotiable notes, for amount over $50.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, A. NJ
sep2S-tds H. NJ BELL, Trustee.
Rock. Register copy IDS and send bill to this
office.
A TRENTON. HzOUSEK KEEPERS
N Both in the City and in the Country En-
ciose me Two Three Cent Stamps, and will fur
nlsh you information that will be worth from $25
to So0 year to you. N o humbug. I am Vir-
ginan. I. Z HITE.
Arlington Depot, P. o.,
sep2o-sm Nelson county Va
NJ EGET SCHOOL, Dropose teaching q
~ class OF young men at NIGHT, common.
eng Monday night next Those desiring to Join
my class will make application during the. pres
ent week. For terms apply to =
sep26--1t G. e. YOUNG
Principal Staunton Male Academy.
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One of Brigham Yonng's daughters at Salt
Luke city, the other day, attempted to elope
with young Gentle Brigham, however,
was wide awake, caught the delinquent, and
carried her home-if there can be home in
Utah a1 es '5st n s1.9.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28

On Friday evening last, the Council of Rich
mond city voted $4,000 to the State Agricul-
-tural Fair - - y
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= OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES There will be an cleo
ton in West Virginia, October %, for a new
Legislature. The issue at the polls will be the
enfranchisement Of the ex- Confederates. The
Wheeling Inteligencer, the leading republican
organ, takes the affirmative SIDE
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late acting partner late general Supt.
The undersigned have taken lease of the
gsrY Virginia Hotel, T
and propose to open it in their partnership name
ON THE FIRST OF OCTOBER, 1862 2.
Their aim will be so to keep the Hotel as to at
tract the public patronage and make it the favor
lite resting place of all visitors to Staunton
Its location and interior arrangements will
greatly contribute to this end-being quite re-
moved from the hustle of the Depot. and the
noise of shifting trains-and vet central and con-
venient to business. The house is aeaoly furnish
ed throughout in the very best style of modern
art. - 'i' h~@ 1-''lSs 7sA1ttf- ''1-
Hot, Cold and Shower Baths for ladies and
gentlemen; Bar and Billiard Saloons. and Liy-.
cry Stables connected with the House.
~ The Proprietors having worked together
for many years at the Rockbridge Alum Springs,
to the satisfaction Of the public, respectfully ask
call from any Of their former friends and pa
irons who may visit Staunton, confidently prom
ising them that they will find in their Hotel the
comforts OF we'll appointed hbfhe. 151oa
They especially solicit a home Support and
therefore ask a liberal patronage at the hands of
their own county people, who are not wthoutin-
terest IN the MAINTENANCE of frst-class Hotel at
their county seat The Proprietors, if properly.
supported by the business men Of Staunton and
the farmers of Augusta county, will be able and
are determined to make their house second TO
none In YirQinia.
ana TO THIS enc their charges SHAFT be a12oderate
Omnibus to and from the depot free of charge.
All stages set down and take up passengers at
this Hotel.
Mr.. G. W. KENNEDY, Oate of the Boiling
brook. Petersburg. Va is in charge of the }Di-
ming Room and will be pleased 10 see his friends.
sep28-tf d. FRAZIER s. SALE.
@za- We shall make extra and enlarged prepa-
rations to accommodate the crowds who are ex-
pected to attend the Augusta County Fair" to
be held on the 18th, 18th and 18th of October
This Fair promises to eclipse in magnitude ard
general interest its brilliant predecessor Of last
year F. & S.
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3 The Kentucky papers publish letter from
[, Hon. r. NJ. 7. Hunter on Chinese immigration,
written to gentleman who had solicited his
views on the subject. Mr.. FL. does not regard
this class of population desirable in Virginia or
Kentucky, but thinks it may be ofgreat service
in the cotton, rice and sugar States. He is of
opinionthatthe question of whether the Chinese
are to come will settle itself, under the great
natural law of selfinterest, irrespective OF the
views of politicians or the legislation of Con-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-09-28

The shoe trade has increased so rapidly that
the boston Postsays that the boot and shoe bust
ness has become the largest branch Of uanufac-
ture in New England .....-