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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10
LANDS AND Personal
PROPERTY FOR SALE

l will offer for sale on the premises on
THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAP OF A UG UST,
1869, a valuable tract of Land, known as "Riv-
erhead !" three miles West of Greenvile, on the
head waters of South River, containing by re-
cent survey, 677 acres, belonging to the heirs
of Col. VIM. z. Tate Said land is of fine quail
lty, with good brick mansion, fine bank barn,
hrst-rate stable, corn-crib, dairy, and all neces-
sary buildings for every purpose. fine orchard of
select fruits, good spring near the house, and
other springs. There is comfortable cottage
with good spring and some select fruit, with a
Blacksmith shop on one end of the place. The
land is all well set in grass. but what is in Spring
crop. A sufficient amount of good timber. No
land on the whole farm but what is tillahle. 1t
Is considered among the best farms in the coun-
vile three miles, containing SO acres, with some
improvements.
Terms -One-fourth in hand and balance in
three annual payments.
Also, on same day, all the FARMING I'M
ELEMENTS, several good horses and colts q
number of good mich cows of good stock, some
fat cattle, number of young cattle, several good
sOWs, and number of good hogs, a good flock
OF sheep with number of fine lambs, old corn,
wheat, oats, hay, and number of other things.
= will also offer on the lst day of the August
Court, at StauntOn. 5 shares in the lst National
Bank, 6 shares in the Shoe Factory, share in
the Chesapeake and Ohio r. H. Company, with
three dividend bonds. Terms of Stocks made
known on day of sale.
To any one wishing to examine the land it will
be shown by the executor, living near Greenville
or any information in regard to the property will
be given by the executor, or the land will be
shown by Henry Stoffer, who resides on the farm.
MATTHEW PILSON,
Executor of VIM. p. Tate, decd.
Greenville, Augusta county. Va.
Vindicator, r. Register, Hagerstown Mail and
Lancaster Intelligeneer copy times and send ac-
counts to this Office july13-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

" ALUABLE FARM FOR SALE-
The undersigned as agents of BolIino r
Swoope, are authorized to sell that valuable tract
of land containing ABB acres. known as the
"Swoope Farm and lying near Swoope's Depot,
on the Chesapeake Il Ohio Railroad in Augnsts
county, eight miles West of Staunton. The land
Is unsurpassed by any in the county in produc-
tiveness and fertity-there being on the entira
tract no land OF an inferior quality The i'm
provements consist of brick mansion bonsa
and convenient and ample out-buildings.
Boiling X. Swoope residing on the farm will
show it to persons desiring to purchase. AnnIv
to SHEFFEY & JJNGARDNFppPiS
june15 Stannton "
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auction Sales.
TNOR SALE-Valuable ReSldence q
STORE HOUSE with Stock OF Gooos, u

~ STOKE HOUSE, with OtOCk W Oo"~"' -
Churchville, Virginia.
The subscriber having determined to remove 70
the West offers for sale his valuable property In
Cburchville, Va, eight miles West of Staunton.
The dwelling house is new and commodlous,
With excellent garden !; the store-house convent
ont and the best stand in the place-the whole
Constituting one of the most desirable points fof
a large mercantile establishment in the Valley
The neiohborhood is very desirable with good
schools and churches of different denoninatl0ns.
1t is also good location for a physician. Inc
Stock of Goods on hand will be closed out 10 tne
purchaser upon fair terms. 1t is rare tnat such
a chance is offered to business men, whose atten-
ton is specially called to this advertisement.
= Ifnot sold privately before that time, tins prop
erty will be offered publicly ON Saturday, I'M 4th
day of September.
Terms easy. y. b. LlNDoE L.
june15-tds - -FA .t=-------
cTALORAMA FOR SALE.-ON TUES
II DAY, THE OATH OF AUGUST NEXT,
this most valuable property will be exposed to
SALE The lot contains one acre and a quarter
For private residence, a school or boarding
house. the property is well suited. No more de-
lightful situation can be found in or near Staun-
ton.
TERMS OF SALE-Enough to pay expenses Of
sale and the balance in one, two and three years,
with interest, to be secured by bond with good
security therein. r. II. CATLETT,
= - : - Il -,se HUGH w. SaEFFEY,
iuIv27-tf for the heirs.
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2 Ex-senator james Nj. Mason, Of Virginia,
has gone to reside Seminary Hill snear Alex
andria, Va
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I AND FOR SALE.-Twillsell

AND EOK SALE.-I will sell, privately.
- my farm lying on the waters of Naked
Creek IN Augusta county, adjoining the lands of
Cyrus Brown, ID MEL Craun, and others There
granary, wash-house. stone spring-6ouse and
line water in the yard, and three orchards of Sc
lect fruit. suppose a further description is un-
necessary, as those wishing to purchase will ex-
acres IN the tract. r. A. CURRY.
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New Advertisements.
vrvHE PIvOT-ACTION BRACE, OR
I CHEST EXPANDER,
Patented October 10, 1866, by B. J. Greedy.
- -. : Reissue. June s, 1859. r.oEE
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE.

4 superior Suspender for, Skirts or Pants-A
etnequatled Brace for the Shoulders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10
Virginia.

The Greenbrier Independent pays the follow
ing tribute to Virginia:
''Of Virginia, as of her immortal son, it may,
With truth, be said First in war, first In
peace, first in the hearts Of her countrymen.
In the war of the Revolution, Virginia stood
frst-for Washington, and Henry, and Jetfer,
son were hers; in the war of 1872 she stood
frst-for Scott and Harrison were hers in the
war with Mexico she stood frst-for Scott, and
Taylor, and Lee were hers; in the war for the
maintainance of the principles OF the American
Constitution and the independence ofthe South
ern States, she was 6rst-for Robert Il. Lee
and otonewall Jackson were hers. Throughout
the trying ordeal of the four years Immediately
following her greatest and most glorious strug-
gle, she stood first in patient submission to un-
avertable insult and oppression, and honorable
observance Of the pledge given by her peerless
chieftain at Appomattox and to-day, even 10
her thraldom and chains, as, with her heel up
on the crushed and writhing centipede of car
bet baggery and scalawagery, she calls to her
sisters in sorrow, ''Do as / have done u she is
still first and foremost First In her statesmen,
FIRST in her warriors, first in her jursts, first in
her divines, first in her teachers, first in her
lofty mountains, first in her smiling vallies first
in her sparkling fountains, first in her majestic
rivers, first in her beautiful women, first in her
gallant men, first 10 her regal munifcence-fH-
she gave away an empire; first in her
taneous, outgushing, and refined
80 = ~ e. ~ piedges, first in her
el"n - - Il, first in the general morality
). -N- NV .,.e. first in her veneration for the re-
's'- OF the Bible, and in her detestation Of
cod hSh innovations upon the same In fine,
arst In everything worth living for and worth
~ylng for, is Virginia-Virginia stricken. per-
secuted, and tortured, yet still Virginia with
her escutcheon untaraished
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10
VTALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

I propose selling my Farm in Augusta
county, Va. The tract contains 24O acres Of SUI
perior Limestone Land-lies 10 miles North
West from Staunton, and % miles South of
Stribling's Springs. Elk Run, tributary of
Middle River, passes through the Farm dividing
it into about two equal parts Elk Run is a
never failing. stream Of. pure water. The whole
of the Tract is enclosed by good substantial fem
cling About fifty of the Tract is densely
set with Forrest trees, such as Walnut, Hickory
and Oak.
The Improvements on the Farm are first class
for this country-large and commodious Dwell
ing House-good Swisher 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 pri-
vately, but if it is not sold before the 18th day
OF August 1869, I will on that day expose to sale
the said Farm by way of Public Auction to the
highest bidder. will also on the 18th of Au-
gust next sell at public sale to the highest bid
der, variety of personal property, such as
Household and Kitchen Furniture, farming inn
plements, horses, cattle, hogs, 500 800 bushels
of wheat, 700 800 bushels of oats, Is 20 tons
of good timothy hay, &c, SC.
Ii any alteration shall be deemed necessary as
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 r nTTNTAp
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PrIUOte Sales.
GRAZING LAND FOR

VALUABLE GRAZING LAND FOR
y SALE.-The subscriber, desiring to go
West, has sold his South Branch farm. and now
offers his Sink Lands, lying in Randolph
county, for sale, on reasonable terms.
He will be pleased to show it to any one wish
ing to purchase; or Mr.. Thompson, who lives on
the land, will, in his absence, do Any one
desiring to purchase Allegheny lands will do
well to examine this land without delay. 81
Aup 3rd-4t sc VANMETER.
Rockingham Register and Staunton Spectator
copy times ard send bills to this of6ce.-Moore-
field Advertiser.
XS SNUG SMALL FARM FOR SALE.
~ We are authorized to sell, on reasonable
terms a farm, 81 miles from Staunton. on the
Port Republic road containing about 100 acres.
The wood on it can be marketed so as to pay
for the land. Call on -
SHEFFEY s. BUMGARDNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10

WILL BE SOLD, the 1st day of Septem-
w Der next at public auction. q large and
valuable tract OF GRASSLAND combining
$500 acres, lying in the Mingo Flats, Ran
dolph county, West Virginia. The tract can be
divided to suit purchasers. Sale TO take place on
the promises. Terms-One-third cash. remain
der in one and two years =
may25-tds JOHN D. STERRETT
Clarksburg Conservative copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10

AND FOR sALE,-We wish to sell, pri-
River Gap road, one mile Southeast Of Midwav
and one mile from Vesuvius Foundry. Aho1ts
eighty acres are cleared and under good fence
the balance IN timber The improvements con-
out houses.
Terms will be made accommodating.
For further particulars address either of 40
THOMAS MCCORMICK
octNe-t JAMES w. McCORMICK.
Churchville, Augusta county. Ya.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL Prop
y ERTY IN, AND IN THE VICINITY

OF, MT. SIDNEY.
In obedience to decree entered on the 18th
day of june 1869, by the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, in the Chancery Causes of Sea-
wright guardian. SC. as. Long and others, and
McCue as. Crawford, &C., shall on
j y FRIDAY, a 10 UST THE 20TH 1869,
proceed to sell at public auction on the premises,
to the highest bidder, house and 81 acres of
land in the immediate vicinity Of the town of Mt.
Sidney, now in the possession and occupancy of
John Crawford, and ALSO on the same day, and
the premises, one-half of VACANT LOT
No. % in SAID town of Mt. Sidney.
'rERMs-As much cash as will pay the costs of
suit and sale; the balance a credit of one, two
and three years, with interest from day of sale,
sonal security for the deferred payments, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security
july13-tds GEORGE BAYLOR, Comr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10
July 70 1868 DTS
A GOOD FARM For SALE,-Witf

IA the intention OF removing to Missouri, Of
fer the farm which I reside for sale. This
land lies in the Southern part of Augusta coun-
ty, adjoining the lands of Jacob Lightner, Robt.
and Samuel Carson, and others, and is convent
ent to stores, mills, and churches. 1t contains
about ga acreS-75 of which are in timber
and the balance in good state of cultivation. 1t
is rolling land of excellent quality and produces
all the crops raised in the Valley to advantage.
stream runs through the place, on which
there is about 10 acres of good meadow The
Improvements consist of com Portable log house
and kitchen, with two never-failing springs near
by, good barn with granary, and stables under
meath; also a corncrib and granary combined
There Is also on the place good young orchard
of select fruit. Persons wishing to buy land
would do well to give me a call, as price and
terms will be made reasonable
june22-tft GEORGE w. MCCLURE,
n Greenville, Augusta county, Va.
NOR SALE.-We wish to sell privately the
IL farm on which we reside, situated one-Quar-
ter of a mile from Churchville. The farm con-
tans 1872 acres more or less)-about $50 clear
ed and in good state of cultivation, the balance
in good oak timber. The improvements consist
of comfortable dwelling with nine rooms, barn,
stable and necessary out-houses: There is well
of excellent water in the yard, never-faiing
stream across the farm, and running water thro'
the rn-yard. The land is of excellent quality,
being we'll adapted to the growth of wheat, corn,
and grass Is IN the midst of section not sur
passed in the State for the number and grade of
ITS Touring mills, as we'll as convenience to chur-
ches, schools, and mechanics shops, and in a COM
munity unsurpassed for morality, refinement and
civil order. This farm can be bought upon very
reasonable terms.
Apply in person or by letter to either of the
undersigned, agents for the heirs of Harvey Bear
deed, at Churchville, Augusta county, Va
JAM Els Ii. BEAR,
Julyl3-tf JOHN H. Heller
Hagerstown Mail copy if and send bill to this
office for collection.
& e ALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE
y offer for sale, privately. part of the farm
on which reside. of the following description:
LIST, A tract of % acres, with a good log
house. good young orchard of 100 trees, we'd
watered, about Is acres of timber, situated 81
miles South of Staunton. -
End, A tract of $50 acres-about rs -o,ooroa
and in a fine state of cutivatiou-balar go baav-
lily NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. land. Adjoj-,s No
3rd, tract of $50 acres--b,,e landcmos+
OF which n is heavily timbered. Adjoins No. ?.
The lands will be shown TO persons wishing to
purchase. by q. P. DICKERSON.
oy,O7- g.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10

g ALE OF LAND.-As executor and trns-
y tee, under will of Joseph Harper dec d
will sell publicly, on the premises, on
SATQRDAY, AUGUSTl4T 1869,
the undivided one-titth of tract of land con-
tanning AL acres in Augusta county, left to me
in trust for Addison Harper and family. The
land adjoins Forrer, McComb, McChesnev. and
others. ''iN
Terms made known on day of sale.
july13-tds JOHN HARPER
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CHIELDS, STEVENS & CO.,
- SUCCESSORS of

STEVENS, PEGRAM s. Co.,
GrOcerS and Commission Merchants,
600 Broad Street. Richmond, Va.
Prompt attention given t" the sale of all kinds
of produce, and liberal advances made on con-
signments.
A full stock of best Family Groceries always
on hand
understands the wants of the people and can iii
orders to their entire satisfaction.
aug 10
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10

NARPET CHAIN.-AIl who want Garnet
u chain, both white and colored, may find a
supply cheap at BAKER BROS.
aurI0-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10

N II. L.. Is. SPENCER mas III ms u,,nns
D some four or five valuable farms for sale
situated in the lower end Of Augusta and upper
edge of Rockingham counties Address Mt Nc
ridian, Augusta county, Va.
aunl0-2fM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10


pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
of Rockbridge county, pronounced on the 10th
day of April. 1859, in a cause therein pending in
which s. Med Moore is Plaintiff and W,n. Gill
lam and others are Defendants, we shall offer for
sale at public auction on the premises on
WEDNESDAY,. the 11th day Of Il "a USI,
1852 the valuable farm owned by Col. William
Gillian, situated on the North River. four miles
above Lexington, and containing 1876 Acres
The soil is of fine quality and well adapted to the
culture of the grains and grapes common to the
Valley.
The tract will be sold in two parcels: one of 100
acres and the other of 96 acres. On the former
there is a comfortable Dwelling House, Barn and
all necessary Out-houses This property is con-
venient to mills, churches, schools, and to the
town of Lexington, the head of navigation on the
North River Canal and the seat of Washington
College and the Virginia Military Institute.
The property will be shown by Mr.. John B.
Wilson. residing the premises.
TERMS:-Cash in hand sufficient to defray
the expenses of sale and costs OF sui:, and as to
the residue upon Il credit Of one, two, and three
years in equal installments, bearing interest from
the day OF sale, the purchaser giving bond with
good personal security and the title retained as
ultimate security.
Sale to commence at IL A. NJ.
WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN, ft
35a JOSEPH G.. STEELE, f Coni H.
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Amount of public debt, less cash,
sinking fund and purchased
bonds in Treasury .........-...... $2,481
Amount of public debt, less cash
and sinking fund, in Treasury
or, the lst ultimo 2 4S9
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10
The Public Debt Statement.

The following is the recapitulation Of the
statement of the public debt of the United
States August l, 1869, just issued from the
Treasury showing decrease for the month OF
$7,435,744
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10

nRESERVE JAlsS.-l quart and gallon
jars for sale cheap, by ttf 7s
augl0-3t BAKER BROS.
WINDOW GLASS-Of various qualities
w and sizes, very cheap, by o-r
sug10-8t BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-10

II In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, in the case of Sum
VS.. Nicholson, &C., I will proceed, in the
town Of Staunton on a.5o.,5 sEtsT-e
SATURDAY, THE 281,H DA Y OF Il UG UST
next, to sell at public sale to the highest bidder,
that valuable property Tor SO much as may be
Staunton and Parkersburg turnpike, occupied by
Mrs. Stafford. The lot contains acres and
Is Poles of land, and has on it a large dwelling
house, and all necessary out houses.
s. TERMS OF SALE.-Costs of the suit and sale in
hand, balance in equal installments at six, eigh-
teen, and thirty months bearing interest ,pur-
chaser to give bonds with sufficient personal Sc
curity, and title to be retained as ultimate secu
rity. Il az ~
Sale at IL clock, NJ.
july27-tds NICHO. X. TROUT. Com'r
r AND FOR SALE.-Under decree Of
IL the Circuit Court of Augusta county, enter
ed in cause of Samuel Parents widow and his
infants, will proceed on Tuesday, the 3lst day
of August next, on the premises, to sell at pub
lie sale, to the highest bidder, a tract of land
containing about los acres, adjoining the village
of Hermitage, in Augusta county, on the road
leading from Waynesboro to New Hope: 1t has
on it a small Dwelling House. (the mansion hav
ing been burned) barn, orchard, good water,
and the land is of good quality.
Terms Costs of sale and suit in hand, bal
ance on six, eighteen, twentyfour and thirty
sona security and the title to be retained as uiti
mate security.
July ~ IDS NICHO. X. TROUT, Com.
NOR SALE.-Haying an interest in School
L in Ohio, propose locating myselfn near there
for the purpose of educating my children, and
having rented my farm and having surplus af-
ter furnishining the renter, l will sell, to the
highest bidder, on Thursday, the 18th of Au-
gust, ut of wheat, corn, hay, farming utensils,
hay press, cane press. carriage, buggy, horses,
cows, calves and household and kitchen furni-
ture. Terms at sale.
July 27-3t$ JACOB MYERS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-10-02
A Mother.

A lady of fashion and a model mother
are two distinct characters. They cannot
blend so as to do justice to either. AS
true and devoted mother you wish to pro-
mote the interest and welfare of your fami-
ly, therefore you must devote your care
and attention to their training. A mother
of a household finds very little time to mill
gle in the gay pleasures of the world while
hands skillfully tolls for the comforts of the
body. Her brain is equally engaged in i'm
the inquiring minds that are early cast to
her keeping; and oft, weary and over task
ed, she has the bright assurance that no
lesson is so impressive or deeply stereotyped
as that taught at mothers knee; and no
affection so endearing and binding to tho
husband of her bosom, as to realize, through
her gentle patience and skillful training
tidy and well governed family.
While the lady of fashion follows the
rounds of vain and deceitful folly, despsing
retirement and domestic comforts, seeking
pleasure alone in the deceitful destinations
of the gay world, home loses its attractions,
life seems weary of existence, the heart be-
comes wilderness, affection perishcs by ne
glect, husband seeks dissipation, children
grow as rank and useless weeds, spreading
sorrow and dessolation at the hearth-stone,
and the weary votary of fashion sinks in
despair at the shrine of false idols.
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Onward.

Onward-onward! slowly and steady;
Be each footprint firm and deep,
Bear your form erectly, nobly,
While the narrow path you keep.
Do the work which God has given you,
Be your calling what it may;
BURY not, nor hoard your talents,
Labor with them on your way.
Onward-onward look not backward;
Stop not to regret the past,
Nor upon its joys to linger-
On! your sands are running fast.
Take from memory what can aid you
Let oblivion have the rest;
Be whate'r your heart enshrineth,
But the purest and the best
Onward-onward! look not round you,
At the laborers by your side!
If you pause in idle dreamings,
From the path your foot will Tide.
Yet help on your feeble brother,
If he faint in doubt and fear,
Let your love his spirit strengthen,
Let your faith his spirit cheer.
Onward. onward. look beyond you,
Keep the beacon light in view;
Let no idle ignus fatus
Lure from the safe and true.
Onward, with your heart enrolling,
Soul refining more and more,
Till at the gate of Heaven
Drop the burthen that it bore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-10-02

Fire IuSurHnce.-A PROSPEROUS CON-
PANY.-In looking over some policies is
sued by the Mutual Fire Insurance Compa-
ny of York, Pa, recently, we were forcibly
struck with the large number of Policies is
sued by that company.
\ Policy dated April Goth, $50, is num-
bcled IS, S64, and another Policy bearing
date May s. 80, was numbered 3d. s2, and
one issued May 25th No. 80, 1S5, showing
an issue of 703 Policies in 90 days. Anoth-
er Policy bearing date May 90, is No. 3d.
949 A later issue, bearing date July 10,
numbers 40,9GG, showing the immense
business transacted by the Company in less
than ttco and half months, in the present
year, to amount to the issue of 2, 102 Poll
cies. =
The rates of the Company are reasonably
low, and its business transacted promptly,
and in manner to insure satisfaction to its
thousands of members.
Applications for insurance in the Compa-
ny received at this Office, and the Policies
delivered to applicants without delay.
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should subscribe for his county paper, first,
to encourage home industry, second, to en-
courge the paper and its proprietor to build
up first class paper, and finally to get I'M
the county news, and keep posted on all
business interests of the county.
If any who should read the above, are
sponging off of a neighbor at the same time.
will remit us So for years subscription,
we will insure him clearer conscience
We can't edit paper unless we get liv-
ing support, and if one man has right to
sponge of course every one has. Who
Will support the paper? Let every one do
1t, independent of his neighbor.