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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27
july 20-3ts. Archi ect
Furniture.
NEW FURNITURE. EE&ETEsASSES
~ sazssa Spring fsesEs at

~ slxsN SEeFAEsss EsSSss az
JOHN A. & 7. N BICKLES
We have on hand the most elr-saht stbcl of
Chamber, Parlor, Dining anal LIaxsFy Room
Furniture II X
ever seen in this market: Chamber Sets from SO
t. 800; Parlor Sets at 500 and upward filx-
tension Tables of solid Mahogany sRd Nv adhun
new style, from $35 to S585; pattht Rsdbf hTl
ror dressing Bureaus-an entirely new article
very handsome; beautiful new pattern mahoga-
nv and walnut Library Desks, together with a
fine assortment Of Sofas. Tete-a- Tetes, easy and
pnrlor Chairs, finished in Hair. Cloth and Reps
cane and wood seat Chairs; solid walnut and
other style Bedstrads from S. to $50 each. We
have. also, hair and shuck MATTRASSES, ard
can furnish order any style desired at short
notice. We keep always on hand Safes, Ward
robes. common wood-seat Chairs. and in fact any
style or quality of goods, and as prices of many
other goods are coming down, we have reduced
the price of every article in our line, and are
now selling as low as such articles were sold be-
fore the war. All in want of Furniture or Mat
trasses can save money by giving our stock an
examination before purchasing elsewhere
JOHN A. & Y. NJ. BICKLE.
Va. We still continue the Undertaking Bnsa.
ness. and have also hand Metallic Baskets and
Gases of all SIZES. handsomely ornamrn.ed;
JOHN A. q Y. M. BICKLE.
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P~jcfIte safes.
v7AEUABT,E EAssu sea-, SALE.

propose selling my Farm in Augusta
county, Va. The sase contains 24o acres Of SUI
perior Limestone Land lies 10 miles North
West from Staunton. and q miles South OF
Stribllngs Springs Elk Run. a tributary OF
Middle River, passes through the Farm dividing
it into about two equal parts Elk Run is d
never falling stream of pure water. The whole
Of the Tract Is enclosed by good. substantial fen
cling. Al bout fifty acres OF the Tract is den>el,
set with Forrest tees, such us Walnut, Hickory
and Oak.
The Improvements on the Farm are first elias
for this country-large and commodious Dwell
ing House-good Swisber Barn-good Stables
good Corn-cribs, and other out houses. Good
pure and never failing Spring water near the
residence. Wishing to change my locality and
my business, / will sell this valuable estate pr-
vately, but if 1t is not sold before the 18th day
OF August 1869, / will on that day expose to sale
the said Farm by way of Public Auction to the
highest bidder. | will also the 18th of Au
s,l>t next, sell at pubic sale to the highest bid
der, variety of personal property, such a.
Household and Kitchen Furniture. farming i'm
plements, horses cattle hogs. 500 or 600 bu>hel
of wheat 700 or 500 bushels of oats Is or 20 tons
of good timothy hay. &c. &c.
Ii any alteration shall be deemed necessary a
to the terms of the above advertised sale the
public shall be in due time notified thereof
Terms of sale on day of sale.
GEORGE B. DUNLAP.
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a Good EXHIBITION

Col. AMEs' Circus and MeEagerie deserves the
popularity it is enjoying. nasmuch as it is, in ev
cry respect, most worthy and interesting exhi-
bition conducted in an honorable and liberal
manner that can not fail in recommending it to
all with whom they come in business contact
For two days and nights their immense canvas
has been filled to repletion. and the universal
edict of the numerous patrons is favorable in the
extreme -r Men2phis Bulletin
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27
WALKER SUPPER.

We learn that the hands at the Mount Vernon
Iron Works in Rocking ham county. near Wey-
ers Cave, gave grand supper to themselves and
friends. on Tuesday last which proved an coca.
sion of hi Oh enjoyment to all concerned After
the repast which was very generous one. serv-
ed in pleasant grove near the Company's Fur
mace, brief addresses were made by Ii. b. Harms
berger, Esq, member elect ID the Legislature
and by D. L. Haynes the general manager OF the
Iron Works. Earnest congratulations were OF
fered on the success ofthe Sta e ticket. and the
assembly was urged to adhere to the principles
recently enumerated by the Governor eject The
best order and feeling prevailed, and the demon
stratian will be pleasantly remembered by al
present
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

HAY BURNED.-Mr. David Koiner, living near
Thinking Spring, in this county, we understand,
lost three stacks of hay by fire on last Friday. A
little boy was attempting to destroy bees nest
with matches and the stubble beng very dry,
took fire. and the flames ran all over the meadow,
consuming the hay. The barn situated at one end
of the meadow, was saved with much difficulty.
There was about or tons Of hay in the three
stacks which were burned
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27
DeOtHS.

On July Goth, 1869, KATE E. HANGER, infant
daughter of DIR. David w. and Sallie Hanger
aged months and q days.
On Tuesday, the 10th inst, at 9 o. clock, P. M.
HENRY FORE, of Richmond, In the 85th year of
his age.
On the Long Meadow, in this County, on the
10Th OF July, KATE EVANS, infant daughter of
DR.. DAVID w. and SARAH MARGARET HANGER,
aged months and % days
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Married.

On the 18th of July, at the residence of the
brides father, by Rev Geo. Wood bridge, DAB
NJ, second daughter of DIR. F. H. Dean of Rich
mond city.
Near Sunni erdean on July 1st. by Rev. Mr.
Lantz Mr.. VIM. T. JACKSON and Miss ANNIE
SHELToN-both of Augusta
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

Through the courte-y of the Baptist congrega-
ton of this place, the Southern Methodist are
worshipping, on alternate Sabbaths in the Bah
fist Church. The Rev. George Kramer pastor of
the NJ. E. Church South will preach in the
Methodist Church on next Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

The corn crop in this county will be very short
on account of the severe drouth. 1t is thought
there will not be more than half crop raised, if
the season should be good from this time until
the corn is made and if the drouth continues the
crop will be almost an utter failure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

By reference to advertisement it will be seen
that the CO. partnership heretofore existing under
the style and firm of Splitter & Myers, has been
dissolved by the sale of Mr.. George A. Myers
interest to Mr. John w. Utley. The agrcultu-
raj implement and hardware business win be
hereafter conducted by the firm of Splitter Il Ut
ley. Mr. Myers, the retiring partner, recon-
mends the new firm to the patronage and conf
dencn of the nnhlic
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

WHEAT BURNED. Jno. A. Hartman lost
almost his entire crop Of wheat, on Wednesday
last by fire from the steam engine attached to the
thresher which he had employed in threshing
his grain. The amount of wheat consumed by the
flames is estimate at about 1000 bushels
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

Dr. Schultz. the Scientific chiropodist, OF Rich
mond, is stopping at the Va Hotel. and viii be
pleased to receive calls from parties suffering
frcm corns, bunons, bad nails and all diseases of
the feet. See advertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

Z Rev Daniel b. Ewing, formerly OF Rocking
ham county. and now of Pulaski county, has ac-
cepted cal! to the Pastorshp ofHebron Church
congregation and will enter upon his ministerial
duties sometime this fall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

AS an evidence ofthe advantage of advertising
in the Spectator will state that scarcely week
passes that we do not receive letters from the
North, ordering copies of the Spectator containing
advertisements of land for sale in this and adjoin-
inp counties
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27
stauntun Spettator.

Stuart, Lilley s Co. have several very desirable
farms for sale near Greenville. Advertisements
next week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

AMERICAN HoTEL-This house. situated at
the railroad depot, recently under the manage
ment of Mr. NJ. P. Bledsoe, who is well known
as most excellent caterer to the public taste and
comfort, is being very much improved, and re-
furnished with all the requisites necessary to the
comfort and happiness of its guests.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

RoBBERY.-We regret to learn that our towns
men. Messrs. Cone and Hanger, who are keeping
ajewelry store at the Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs, were robbed of about $500 worth ofiew-
elry. on Friday night last
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

We are indebted to Mr.. C. Z. Pauly TOR late
numbers of the white Pine Daily news pub
lished in Treasure City, Nevada Territory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

We invite the attention of our farmers and
merchants to the card of Messrs Hooe, Wedder-
barn & Co., commission merchants, No. Prince
St., Alexandria. This is reliable house, and
worthy the confidence of dealers in their line.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27
ju',y20-4l
4 commissioners Reporf.-1n pursuance

- OF DEGREES oi the Circuit Court for ADJUSTS
,,uatv, in the cause of CARRIERS executors Is
CARRIERS widow and ais. ill proceed ut my of
Ec' II. Staunton. on Sntu11iay. the 2lst Of august
merit to- take an account of the outstanding lains
against the estate of Samuel NJ. t,arber deed,
not heretofore reported and also IT, ascertain he
:oinnnuied cash value of The widows dnwer ILL
e:t>t in the land belonging to the estate Cr,d-
tors. " h,~e claims have not been audited here
Iot're viii present them T., me ON or brfore the
lay iltIrtiuntd JOS A. WADDELL
iufy 70 4W Commissioners
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RETURN PREMIUM PLAN.
AGENTS.
LeOUL Notices.
6Sornmissiener,s No,icc-Ip mr..

commissioners NOsiee.-In pursuance
u of DEGREES of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, rendered Novemh Der 18th 1871 and June
H. $50 in the causes OF Wilson as Brewer and
afs and Gou, ne Us. Brewer and ais | shall pro-
coed at my "tfiee in Stauntt'n F1'iday the 10Th
y Ang"St merit, t. take an account of the debts
outs andIng against Elias q. Brewer TN the 23Id
February 1861. and to ascertain what dir ,sition
has been made of the proceeds of personal prop
rrty OF said ever. taken under attachments re-
f':rred to in tue Bill OF Joseph Wilson.
JOS. a. WADDELL, Coni'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27
A GOwa1 FARM FOa; SALE


IA the intention of removing to Missouri, l Oh
fer the farm on which l reside for sale. Thi.
land lies in the Southern part of Augusta coun
ty. adjoining the lands Of Jacob Lightner, Robt
and Samuel Carson, and others. and is convenl
ent to stores, mills, and churches 1t contains
about S4H sscres-75 of which are in timber
and the balance in good state of cultivation l
is rolling land of excellent quality and produce.
all the crops raised in the Valley to advantag
1t is well watered by springs and never failing
stream runs through the place, which
there is about 10 acres of good meadow. The
improvements consist Of comfortable log house
and Kitchen, with two never-talilng springs nea.
by, p good barn with granary, and stables under
meath; also a corncrlb and granary combined
There is also on the place good young orchard
of select fruit Persons wishing to buy land
would do we'll to give me a call as price anu
terms will be made reasonable
june22-tf GEORGE w. MCCLURE,
Greenvile Augusta county, Va.
LSOEs 3. 2l4E.-We wish to sell privately the
a farm on which reside. situated one-Qu ar
Ter of mile from Churchville. The farm con-
tans 1872 acres fmore or !ess)-about 80 clea-
ed and in good state Of cultivation, the balance
IN good oak timber The improvements consist
of a comfortable dwelling with ninerooms, barn
stable and necessary out-houses. There is a well
OF excellent water in the yard, a never-tiili g
stream across the farm ard running water tl4r
the barn-yard. The land is OF excellent quality,
being well adapted to the growth of wheat, corr I,
and grass; is III the midst Of section not SUI
passed IN the State Tor he number and grade o.
It's Touring mills, rs well as venlence to chur-
ches, schools and mechanics shops, and in a com
muniiy unsurpassed for morality, refinement ano
civil order. This farm can be bought upon very
reasonable terms
Apply In person or by letter to either of the
undersi gned agents for the heirs OF Harvey Bear
deed, at Churcnville, Augusta county. Va.
JAM Els II. BEAR
iulEd3-tf JOHN III. Heller.
Hagers;own Mail copy If and send bill to thi
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27
JOS A WADDELL.
fNOaza sn iAsiOner's NofEcf

4 commissioners Notice. In pursuance
u OF DEGREES OF ti, Circuit Court for Augusta
county entered June 30. and NV. 70 1868 and
June IL lot9. III tue catists OF Brow II and rs.
Clark and ais, and Clark ) " idnw rs Ciirk 5
.'redit'ns the undersigned Commissioner will
p, o ICED at his office in Stauntan, on Fi,iav the
On dgy q A@gast next +; to late accounts OF the
nnlaid debts "f latch Clark, decd AMI of the
Widows dover intrrt>t III the land sold by Coul-
tnissioners i'll 1860. including the NJ # land.
JOS. "A WADDELL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

( Mr.. Geo. Pebody, the great educational phi
lanthropist passed up the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad on last Thursday and is now guest at
the Greenbrer White Sulphur Springs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

It gives us pleasure to state that our friend Mr.
B. H. Clinedinst Photographer who has been in
the cities for several months past has returned to
Staunton and taken charge of his Fine art Gal
lery, on Main street. three doors below New
street. He is UP with the times in the picture art
and will take the shadow in the very best
style. He will be pleased to see his old friends
\ and the public generally.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27
DlSsoLlttiO3lS.

nISSOLUTTON.--T The partnership here
D tofure existing between Splitter u Myers, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent-GeoT ift A.
" The business of the old firm will be settled
~, .ba naw Arm J. WAYNE SPlTLER.
july 18th, 1862 GEO. A. MY KS.
~.n-pARTNERSHE firm Of Spit.
4 Ter s. Myers having been dissolved, we will
cntin,,e TO conduct the Agricultural implement
and Hardware Business under the style and. firm
of Spltler g. Utterly. o,,r,D,
JOHN w. UTLEY.
take Measure in recommending the new firm
+, the support and confidence of my friends and
the public. GEO. n. III Ghoe
julyl3-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27
z4EEE CREDITORS OF William q.

a
L Sliece, decd are hereby notified. i'll l,ur-
-,.ssfce of decree OF the Circuit Court FIR Au-
Su>ta county, entered at last term in the cause
ri Spece bv. &c. rs. >p:ece,s heirs 10 pres, MT
Jhtlf resp, Give c,uliiis ur before Satur-
day. the list OF August next at my office in
>tauntrn. jos. A. WAUJELL,
iliN 20 At CnnlInis.i nor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27
1 toEsass. i~Aiosner's N0fic


u Oh iecree o tie Circuit Court iur Augis!a
'unty en- er'd al June term last. in the cause ut
Arehars rs Arehart and ais | shall proceed at
ny "tflce Ia Staunt"n un Satufdny tie 2st of
.!agast nert to settle the accounts of Nathan L.
Is aktiil"rp. administrator at Abraham Arehart
ICED. and to take an accnun. of the outstanding
claims against the estate of he drcedrlIt Cred
tor Will therefore present their claims t. ON
,r before the day mentioned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-07-27

BIG RYE.-We learn that there a head of
Rye raised on the farm of Mrs III. NJ. Blair-the
Pudding Spring estate-which contained 10
well developed grains, and many other heads
contained from so to 100 Can Rockingham beat
it? If she wishes to try the experiment she can
get few grains for seed by calling on Mr.. c. w.
Blair
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Corrected Every Week by H. Kerr & Bro.
WHOLESALE PRICES
iSiDecifsE Notices.

Special Notices.
NRAWFORDss s9'kHNGs.-This pleas
I ant watering place is open for guests, under
the superintendent of Lorenzo Shaw and fam
lily. The waters several kinds have just celeb
rity for medicinal properties. The fare will be
good and price rse>o: able. These Springs are
on the line of the Railroad. Z miles from Staun-
ton MARTIN KUNKLE s. co.
july20-4t
ITO BRICK AKEssS.-Proposas will
4 be received at my office until the 10Th day
of August 1869 for making and burning 100000
good common brick. Yard, clay wood and water
furnished on the ground
VIM A. PRATT,
July 2O-3's. Archi ect.
EREANO FOasEElS Tuned. Prol J. H.
4 Hewitt offers his services to the public as a
tuner and repairerc Of piano fortes Any orders
Staunton. will be promptly attended to.
July 20-3ts. V. Virginian copy.
sa-EHAND SgANTED.-I wish to
A. employ man with small family good
quarters, and good pay; white or colored good
character required.
July 20-3ts@ REUBEN D. HILL.
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AEiddiebrOOk Camp Meeting COM
WI mentes August the 9TH.
JAS. S. HILL, Pastor
eligiOus Notice. Preaching at Oak hill
IL school house, Sunday, August 1st, at 10 o.
clock, A. NJ, and at P M. by Rev. Mr. For
sythe.
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yasO the Sress.Ipra o. aaaul.:l S.E.S:Tz-

faSO sase Creditors 0G EeanErI S'E.@Ez.
a En- BAkt1En. deed lin obe,iltnc,. t., II de-
zee of the Circuit Court tor August county,
,.lItered at June teru last. in tile cau-e of Daniel
Craun. Ouar,iian. &c Us. Crick, nbargers Iuow
and ais the err dstnr- of Daniel Cucktnharger,
ieod are hereby notified t. present their rrspec-
i've claims to me, duly authenticated ON, or be-
ore, Saturday, the l4th Of August next.
jos. "A. WADDELL,
iulv13-1t Enn,,IxS1o,,,r So
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july to-4I NOTWITHSTANDING &C.
AIERSsENaA Al InIes held i'll fn,. ;irrk's

VIRGINIA at kules held in the Clerks
= Office OF the Giro t court for Augusta
.nunty. the 9Th day of July. 1853.
tirorge Ru-inis Il and Asher ArIenbright, exec
u.ors OF Christian ku-misel. decd Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
William Phillips, Napo,eesn j. Buck and Sam'l
Paul. Defendants In Chi,ncery, upon At
Jachnrnt.
rne object of this sutis to recover of William
Phillips Who is an absent Defendant. u debt due
he plaintiff Of S6-6 IT, one hall payable lst
day of a pril. 1868 aud the other the Ist day
# April, 1851 the first bali credited by $500 0O,
Nov II, 1901, and bs SD 90. Nov. ~. 1868. pay
tbe in specie. or its equivalents and I" attach,
N the hands OF the other defendants ard r, stl ain
hem from paving over or delivering money or
,ifert> in their hands belonging or due u said abb
;, mt defendant.
fhe Defendant William Phillips, not having
entered his appearances, and it appearing by sa.-
~facory evidence THAT he Is not resident of this
Commonwealth 1ti>"r'lert,l that he do appear
here within one MONTH If tr due. publication OF
Fiii> noIice, and do y hat l. necessary protect
his Interest. Il Copv-Ir>tr
j. n. RYAN, d. G.
trout u q.--juyG-4t
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gAfALNUE azas.L For sale or RsenE.
w II offer for sale or rent this property OF
which 1 reside, containing about B. acres. jus
outside the town. ON the farkersburg turnpike
If sold the terms will be made accommodating
if rented good security will be- required. Apply
to Mr. VIM. Fra zier or to the undersigned.
may4-tf LAVINlA V. ALLEN.
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ing counties.
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iuly6--6t
The New York herald., 1869-03-29
foselGN Ant NOTES.

Interesting remains OF Greek art are reported TO
have been exhumed from the bed Of the Indus, at a
village IN the Banu district.
Discoveries have been made IN forest in Wurtem-
berg of an ancient Roman castrum, q number OF
broken amphoras, porrngers, urns and quantity
OF arms.
A medal has just been found at st. Gingolph
Switzerland, with the efl2y OF faustina, the consor
OF Antoninus Plus and with her name as the legend
The reverse has warrior fully armed.
Mr.. T. Buchanan Read, the poet and artist whose
studio Is In Rome, Is painting portrait OF Mr. Long,
fellow: one OF the ex-ueens OF Naples and another
OF General sheridan on his famous black charger
The Museum OF the Louvre, containing the relics
OF the sovercgns OF France, has Just been enriched
with the silver buckler OF the sword belt OF Pepne.
Bref, father OF Charlemagne, found In the tomb OF
the former at st. Denis.
The Journal Omciei. OF Paris publishes imperial
decree regulating the reciprocal OF works
In literature and art In France and Belgium. The
authors or editors Of such productions author
ized 10 prosecute OF piracy before the tribunals
after having justified their rights OF property by
proving, by q certificate emanating from competent
authorities I'm either country that the work In qucs-
ton is original and entitled to legal protection
against Illicit publication. The above certificate IA
to be delivered In France by the bureau OF the
library Of the Minister OF Interior and legalized bv
the Belgian Legation In Paris; In Belgium by the
Belgian Minister OF Interior, and legaized by the
French Legation at Brussels.