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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-08-28

MEMPHIS AND LITTLE ROCK RAILRoAD.
Through from Memphis to Little Rock in IA
hours. On and after Thursday, the 18th day
of August, 1870, until further notice, trains
win run daily Sundays excepted as follows:
ARRIVES. RAVES
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08
-Ne2U -AIUeptiSe221e7
VALUABLE Property i'm Mark,

In pursuance of decree Of the Circuit
Court of Augusta, rendered in the cause of Alb
ney VS.. Lewis and Others we will proceed on the
premises near Sherando in said county, on I'll =.
THURSDAY, the 10Th day Of next month";
to sell at public sale to the highest bidder, all
that tract Of land owned by and in possession of
james W. Lewis containing about $50 acres,
more or less It has on it comfortable buildings,
a saw-mill which has been successfully operated
for some years, is about - miles from Staun-
ton and - miles from Waynesboro, and take
it all together it is a very desirable property. r.
Terms-So much in hand as will pay the costs
Of suit and sale; balance on credit of six,
eighteen. thirty and forty two months, in equal
instruments with interest from day of sale. The
curity, and lien to be retained for ultimate Sc,
curity. Sale at IL clock, A. NJ.
n. K. TROUT,
tax 80 8sr1r Ii. B. NICHE, iisa
Rockingham Reg copy Com'rs.
@sa- At the same time and place 1 will sell
publicly, in virtue of deed of trust executed to
me by said James M. Lewis dated 22nd day of
December, 1863 bedsteads, and all bedding for
same, safe and contents, 1 dozen chairs, | bu-
reau, 2 stoves, tables, large copper kettle
small do, a lot of carpeting, horse, cow, &c.
Terms-Of and under ten dollars, cash over
that sum sixty days credit on well endorsed ne
nos-td NICHo. X. TROUT, Trustee.
NIRGaNEA.-AtR Rules taken in the Clerks
office Of the County Court of Augusta coun-
ty, on the first Monday in November, 1870, (the
18th day of the monthly
A. D. Trotter Plaintiff,
t AGAINST
Franklin Ware NJ B. Smart and the FIRST Ma
tional Bank of Staunton, ...... Defendants,
IN CHANCERY. av,r7--,
The object Of this suit is to attach the property
and effects of the defendant, Franklin Ware, to
satisfy debt of $52 90 with interest thereon from
the 10Th day of December, 1859, till paid. and
81 s. cents, charges of protest thereon, due to
q fCr
which the plaintiff is bound as surety. e -~
1t appearing BY affidavit filed that the defend
ant Franklin Ware, is a nonresident of this
State, and he not having been served with the
subpoena in this suit, on the motion of the plain
tiff by counsel it is ordered that the said defen-
dant Ware appear here within month after
due publication of this order and do what is nee
essary to protect his interest, and that copy of
this order, be published once week for four
successive weeks in one of the newspapers pub
lished in the town Of Stanton, and that another
copy thereof be posted at the front door of the
Court, house of this county, on the first day of
the next term. Copy-teSte,
sA3 ihh y VIM. A. BURNETT, Clerk
NOS 4w BALDWIN & COCHRAN, p. q.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08
auction Sales.
NOMMHsSEGNEs's sAEEOF "A VA

AOMMHSSHGNE R'S SAFE OF A VAL
" LIABLE ESTATE IN ROCKBKIDGE.
BY virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court of
kockbrldge county, pronounced September 15th
1879, In the chancery cause in which Jacob Horn
and others plaintiffs and VIM. Hull and 9TH
ers are defendants we shall, on
WEDNESDAY NO VEMBER 30th, 1870
proceed to sell at public auction on the premises
all of that rich and valuable tract of land lying
on the waters of Hays Creek in Rock bridge
county, known as the ''INDIAN BOTTOM
FARM - containing 5lI acres.
This tract has been justly celebrated for its
great fertility, and is considered one of the most
productive and desirable estates in Rockbridge
Ihe low grounds which are extensive, are I'M
surpassed, and the uplands are generally produc-
i've The farm is well tmbered, and is located
In an excellent neigh borhood. 1852 igrs pitt
he above tract will be sold as whole or in
Two or more tracts, as may be found to be most
advantageous to the parties interested and to
purchasers. A plat of the land to be sold will be
exhibited on the day of sale. s-7S --s.@i-7
TERMS OF SALE-Cash in hand sufficient to de-
Tray the expenses of sale and costs of suit, and
as to the residue of the purchase money upon a
credit OF one, two, three and four years, the pur-
chaser or purchasers executing bonds, bearing
interest from day Of sale with approved person
al security for the deferred install ments the title
beng retained as ultimate security fsga>s d
liz d. E. MOORE SR,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08

The FOURTEEN SIEaEs oE PARASITIC
French capital is standing its fourteenth siege.
The first of these on record was 10 the year
So B. c., when Lutetia, then confined to an
island in the Seine, was attacked by the no
man consul Labienus, and the inhabitants, a.
bandonng the defence of the town, burned
their houses and retired to the neighboring
hills, where they were finally vanguished by the
superior tactics of the legions 800 -
In A. d. 1853, Chlderic l., sou of Meroveno
drove out the Romans, after an obstinate siege.
In S45 the city was taken and pillaged by the
Normans, entlced thither by the riches OF the
capital. 4~afa74 o4iff,aJ vSr -,5ssa ss
In $50 they again attacked Paris, which was
burned by its inhabitants. ei.daq $50
Five years later there was another incursion
by the freebooters, Who however, found moth
ing worth taking.
After this the Parisians decided upon forti-
flying their town, but before the walls were COM
pleted thirty thousand Norunans encamped be-
fore them. The citizens, however defended
themselves manfully for more than year and
the invaders were about to raise he siege when
Charles the First hoisted a white flag and ca
pitulated, signing disgraceful peace which
cost him his throne
In 1858 the Dauphin laid siege to the town,
but was unsuccessful, as was the King of Eng
land in 1852 a3 a1 ss e-5E
In 1920 the English took Paris by assault,
and held it for sixteen years During his time
it was attacked, in 1927, by Charles VII, who
was repulsed by the garrison.
= In 1862 the Duke of Burgundy ravaged the
country up to the very walls.
In 1864 the Count of Charolais invested the
city and was defeated in several assaults
Also unsuccessful was the army of Charles Y.
in 1886. fgs i III E3IoJ TfG--
Under Henry LII. and Henry IV. the city
sustained an ever-memorable siege, capitula-
ting, however, to the soldier of Navarro after
he had abiured Professionalism. ia
Lastly, in 1914, it was given up after brief
but gallant defence, to the allies
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08

" liable Hotel Property in the town of Mon
terey, Va-By virtue of decree of the County
Court of Highland county, rendered on the 18th
day of August 1876 in the case of Thomas H.
signed commissioner will proceed on THE 10th
pay OF NOVEMBE NEXT, (being the LIST
day OF November County Court, in the town of
Montery, on or near the premises, to sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder. that valuable
occupied by said Robert B. Matheny, situate in
the town of Monterey, adjoining the lots of Su-
san 5. Alexander and Nathan Winner, known
and designated in that part of said town as lot
No. 81, and containing one-third of an acre.
Ierms-One third of the purchase money cash
IN hand and the remainder IN two payments of
twelve and twenty-four months with interest
from day of sale, the purchaser to give bonds
payments, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. l.. III. STEPHENSON, 49,.
-oc4t Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08

One account says that the number of French
prisoners captured at Metz is l25, 900, another
17S,o0O-the latter is, probably, an exaggera-
ton. But even the first named number is an
enormous capture. Sedan and Metz are the
two heavy blows-blows such as were hardly
ever before given, in the way of prisoners ia
ken, in any previous war on record. A French
journal estimates the expenses of the war, be-
ginning with the cost of ornaments, in 1868.
at four hundred and sixty millions of pounds
sterling
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08

STORIES OF BURIED TREASURE. SAAR-
BRUCK, October ;30.-The Correspondent Of
this city states that previous to the capituation
Of Metz, Bazaine had buried in the earth a
cassie de rarmee containing 10000, 900 francs
in gold and 100000 in silver. The Ger
mans received information as to the burial Of
this treasure and forced him to reveal the To-
callty, so as to prevent a repetition of that
which occurred at Sedan. On the eve of the
capture Of that city, the French officers divided
among themselves the contents of the army
chests. 1t is said, Napoleon, by this means,
enriched himself to the extent of 2,OOO 900
francs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08
COMMISSIONERS SALE.-In

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-In pursu-
u ance of a decree of the Circuit Court of Bath
county, IN the case of VIM. FL. Rivercomb and
others, Plaintiffs and Esthar Bolar and others
defe ndants. | will on the 10th day of December
next at the Court house of said county, proceed
to sell TO the highest bidder upon the terms in
said decree mentioned, several tracts or parcels
Of land, to wit: aiaiawo9 ~ bacsqo gao
Eght-tenths of 400 acres in said county, lying
on or near the Warm Spring mountain, adjoin-
ing the Hot Spring land land of j. w. Warren
and others. haa 59e .s1aiee 99H e9i
Elght-tenths of 400 acres lying in Big Lick
Draft in said county, adjoining the lands of Nc
Clintic and Others aGa -iH.o II 1lsl .aalf
lso several other tracts lying between Cedar
Creek and the Healing Springs, in said county,
and containing in the aggregate about 500 acres.
JOHN CLEEK, Jr.,
nO84W-fee SCI rfsfs Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08

Many details Of the surrender of Bazaine' s
army at Metz are received from various sources.
1t is asserted that the French leaders TO the
last deceived the army by promises to cut a
way out. Even while the negotiations were
pending these assurances were solemnly re-
peated. The people of Metz are said to unan-
imously denounce Bazaine as a traitor, follow
ing him about the streets and shouting the cpl
tibet IN his ears. The Government at Tours
had given the people there such strong assu-
RANGES of its safety that the news of the CAN'T
ulation fell upon them like thunderbolt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08

CHINESE TYPEsETTING.-Th compositor' s
cases IN the mission printing house In China
have each over 5000 compartments for the re-
ception of the numerous letters of the Chinese
alphabet. The cases are built in the form of
an amphitheatre, and the compositor stands in
the middle. Every letter he sets he selects
from the 5000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08

COMMISSIONERS SAFE OF VAL
~ LIABLE LAND IN HIGHLAND COUN-
Z, A.-By virtue of decree of the Circuit
Court of Highland county rendered at its Octo-
Der special term, 1870 in the cause of Hevener
Os McGlaughlin's admir- ct al, the undersigned
commissioner thereby appointed for the purpose
will, on the
18th DAY OF DECEMBER, 1870
on or near the premises, offer for sale at public
auction, the lands of which John Mclaughlin
died seized, or as much thereof as may be nee
essary, consisting of the following tracts to wit:
2ao acres, part of the HOME PLACE, 70 acres,
otner part OF the HOME PLACE, and 1213 acres,
known as the skIRKPATRICK PLACE -, the first
two tracts lie upon Jackson's river and the last
one mile West of SAID river in said county of
Highland, and about eight miles South of Mon
terey. Nfss ISIS sss5t g5
These lands are well watered, are valuable and
productive, and the kirkpatrick land is excel
lent for GRAZING purposes. They will be
SOLO IN gross or IN parcels to suit purchasers and
Terms :-Costs Of suit and sale, cash in hand,
and the residue in three equal annual payments,
with interest from the day of sale; the purcha-
ser to give bond with good personal security for
the deferred instruments, and lien to be retain
ed until the future order of the Court. va ia 81
/ 6ag G. PINCKNEY JONES, se1at
Z nov84w Commissioner. d
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAL
" -a9gas UABLE LANDS IN HIGHLAND
COUNTY, dVA-By virtue of decree of the
OlICult OOuTG OF IlSnlanO county, rendered at
its October special term 1870, in the cause of S.
@. Eagle ct al VS.. Henry MeCoy's admir- ct al,
the undersigned commissioner thereby appoint
ed for the purpose, will, on the
18th DAY OF DECEMBER, 1870 - 3
on or near the premises offer for sale at public
auction, the lands of which Henry Mccoy died
seized, consisting of the following tracts to wit
/ 45 acres, 40 acres, and so acres OF land, lying
on the headwaters of the BULL PASTURE RIVER,
two miles above Doe HILL in said county of
Highland. The widow of said Henry Mccoy,
deceased, is entitled to Al and 40 acres of said
land on account of her dover interest, which
will be sold subject to said interest. -..e.-e
These lands are located in good neighbor-
hood, are valuable and productive, and offer
great Inducements for profitable investments.
The sale will be made upon the following Fl
TERMS: Costs of suit and sale, cash ass hand,
and the residue in three equal annual payments
from the day of sale, bearing interest from the
day of sale; the purchaser TO give bonds with
good personal security, for the deferred install
ments, the title to be retained as ultimate secu-
rity. G. PINCKNEY JONES @
nOS4W Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08
FARM FOE SALE

v viii offer at public sale, on SATURDAY,
the 18th day of November next, valuable tract
OF land in Augusta county, lying on the waters
OF CHRISTIANS Creek about FIVE miles from Staun-
ton and three miles from Fishersvilie The farm
contains 4SO acrcs-SGO of which are cleared
and mostly In grass, and the balance good tim
The improvements consist of a new brick man
sion with nine rooms, good barn, saw and grist
mill-nearly fnished--a fine young orchard of
about four hundred choice fruit trees, and a fine
spring in the yard. +. d. 800 - = -
Ii the farm is sold, will also sell about Is
head of cattle-10 of which are thoroughbred
Durham drill, mower, l wheat fan, l horse
rake, horses, wagons, and harness, and MANY
other things used on first class farm
TERMS FOR THE LAND.-$2, Goo cash: the bal
ance on credit of five or ten years, with inter.
est. For the personal property, months credit.
seN-tdS p. p s4 r IT RAGRY =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08
) For the Spectator.
RAPp's Mill, RooKBRIDGE COUNTY,
1870 Octoher z at 1870

d. ltATP MILL, hOChBhlDGE OOUNIY, [
$40 October 3lst, 1870.
Dear Spectator There is new movement
UP in this extreme end Of Rock bridge, In
which the merchants Of the city of Staunton
are deeply interested, and ought by all means
to appreciate highly. .se..gz
The farmers of this end Ct the county who
have determined not to submit to the imposi-
ton attempted to be imposed upon them by
the merchants Of Lexington, have been con-
sidering which Of the two markets they would
try-Staunton or Lynchburg [ have been
asked by many of them what [ thought Of
them trying Stanton [ have in every case
assured them, that Staunton could afford as
honorable set of merchants and trading men as
could be found in the State, and l find many
are making their arrangements to give Staun-
ton trial. They have been hesitating one for
the other, but Mr.. Samuel Montgomery, one
OF the most prominent citizens of the county,
and who has an abundance of means to make
the experiment. will start his wagons to Staun-
ton to-day, and will follow Ii Dset to see what
can be dune, and if he brings back favorable
report there will be many who will follow In a
few days. z .s.5.g.sa b3s III a
The Gazette is mistaken about There not
being bridge left in Rockbridge The Nat
ural Bridge and the bridge on Buffalo at Bal
LEWIS Mills, still stands unmovcd, Though the
big stone dam at that Mill, which has stood
the tide for forty years, was swept away. Buf-
falow is the largest and most rapid stream in
the county, except North River. II il
o Very respectfuijV. 30.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08
Near Advertisements.
REAL ESTATE NEAR
FOR SALE at AUCIlON;c

VALUABLE REAL ESEAIE = r ~ M1
HLEXINGTON, FOR SALE at AUCI1ONi.
In pursuance of, the last will and testament "
John Ruff, decd we shall offer Tor sac ao w ~
MONDA Y, 18TH OF NOVEMBEK, 1917, az
his residence near Lexington, Virginia. tne iarnh
on which he resided, containing -
300 ACRES eass-.razsas~ .
all Of which is land of good and much OF It Oh
superior quality. 1t will be sub-dlvlded IN !ots
of various Sizes suitable for building and grazing
purposes There are on the farm two dwelling-
houses, each with barn, never-falllng spring,
and all necessary outhouses. These Will be sofa
separately, and each with about II acres OF land
This property, from its proximity to Lexington
the seat of Washington College, the Virginia
Military Institute, and other schools of lower
grade, is we'll worthy the attention of persons
who desire the facilities of education IN rehned,
Intelligent and religious community .,,
AT the same time we will sell the NPopiar Hill
Farm, contiguous to the above, containing,
900 ACRES.
It. will be sub-dvided into three lots ! One con-
tanning l76 acres, comprises the mansion house
and cleared land, and is worthy the attention OF
persons wanting good farm, either for eultlva-
ton or grazing; the other two lots are heavily
tlmbered and contain respectively 20 and ~
acres. ..,.. Z
Pats of these lands may be seen at the Bank
CT Lexington, and persons desiring to view the
premises will be shown them by VIM. A. Ruff
residing IN the immediate neighborhood vqsu5si
The terms will be accommodating, and will be
made known on the day of SALE
WILLIAM A. RUFF, 1t'g Exi ors.
WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08
NOMMTSSIS1NER,S SALE - ; :,

~ bic farm near the Healing Springs in Bath
county.-ln pursuance of decree of the Cir
cunt Court of Bath county in the case of William
G: Bonner, admir- of NJ j. Campbell. decd. I
Will, as Commissioners, on the 22nd day Of De-
eember 1870, in front of the Warm Springs ho-
Tel, proceed to sell the tract of land near the
healing Springs, of which Lewis Williams died
seized and upon which his widow resides. Said
tract Is Is on the turnpike road to Covington. con-
taIns 1oi! of land, has comfortable improvements
ana is valuable for agricultural or grazing pur
: Ierms.ISo much cash in hand as will nav the
costs OF the sale, and the balance in three eouaI
annua lnstallments with interest from date.
BONDS and good security required. ~ 81
y o- VIM. SKEEN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08
STANTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

MIR. Robert Garrett has formally &C
cepted the Presidency of the Virginia Valley
Railroad, which was rendered to him., princi-
pally, we learn, by the advice and at the in
stance Of Dir. Hopkins, who declined the Office.
10 the interview between the Virginia commit
tee and Mr.. Hopkins, the latter spoke in the
strongest terms of the great interest he took,
personally, in the completion of the road, and
of its immense importance to the city of Bal
timore, and he claimed, he said, no little cred
it, for having induced the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad to lend the Valley Company active as
sistauce. It makes little matter to whom the
credit of executing SO important work may
be due. It is enoug h to know that it is going
to be done and that Mr.. John Garrett, who
was really, years ago, one of the FIRST to see
the advantages of this connection, now that he
is about to obtain some reliefsfren the compile
entered heartily aud earnestly, into the con-
struction of the road. The Hon. Jefferson
Davis, on his recent visit to this city, expressed
himself warmly in favor of the opening up of
this route. He saw it's importance during the
war; and, now that peace bids US provide for
ether requirements, he sees, at a glance, its
value to the South and to this, its chief com
mercia city The construction of this road
will, Mr.. Davis insists. give Baltimore control
OF an immense cotton trade. As it will secure
the most direct mail connection with New Or
leans, it will also command very large pro-
portion of the through travel. Indeed, there
is every reason to believe that, as the Gazette
has always urged, within two years after its
completion it will be the most important road
out Of Baltimore. 1t is fattering TO Mr.. Rob
ert Garrett that, at his age, he should be called
to accept the Presidency of Company which
is to have so decided an influence on the desti-
MES of our city, and we trust that his assiduity
and ability will enable him to reap a full re-
ward from the trust which has been reposed in
him, and that his name may long be connected
with this important enterprise. - baltimore
Gazette T65 ,fa6eraFI e,Irs,I. 81
KING WILLIAM TO THE GERMAN ARMIES. -
"iSoidieas Of the Confederate A,maies-Wh hen
three months since we took the field. said
God would be with our just cause. That this
confidence has been fully realized, witness
Woerth, Saarbruck, Metz, Sedan, Beaumont
and Strasburg. each a victory for our arms.
TO you belong the merit and glory, for you
have maintained all the virtues which especial
ly distinguish soldiers. With Metz the last ar
my of the enemy is destroyed. 2 :
Ia / take this opportunity to thank you all from
General to soldier, and whatever there is ia the
future, [ look forward to it calmly, because [
know with such soldiers victory cannot fail. 55T
(Signed) WILLIAM ''e1'o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08
seUBLlC SALE AT MY FARM on War
II Branch, miles West of Mt Clinton

AAiSS w est Vi ML clinton,
Rockingham county on
= TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10Th. 1870.
Will offer the following property for sale. viz
'. oO head Of good Sheep,
STOCK. 4, t.5 ' e-N oooD
head of Horses, III JL
uo- Mules, --,lf ~ =
One horse threshng machine in good re-
pair, eo0U re-
1000 bushels Wheat, ils3Qa rf-ss
1000 bushels Corn, rar
Z 600 bushels Oats 1 E. 81 5000
200 bushels Rye tl i-l al =
80 5O tons of Hay,
several hundred bushels of choice winter annloo
and large lot of FARMING IMPLEMEHTS
consisting of Wagons, Plows Buggy Rakes and
NO. set OF blacksmith tools.
Terms at sale. es 1t a
noy1-tds BENJAMIN CRAWFORD ~
GALE OF LOT IN STAUNTsAN--TN
- pursuance of decree of the Circuit Con-t
OF Augusta county, rendered in cause of Roba-tA
G Blckle against Daniel Mahaney 7 will nros
coed on the premises in Staunton on Tuesda0
the 18th day OF this month"; to sell at public sale
to the highest bidder house and lot in Stann,,
ton situated on Lewis street and a cross street
adjoining Evans, and others.
Ierms-Costs of sale and suit in hand balanca
IN equal lnstalments at twelve eighteen TWENTY
four and thirty months, bearing interest from the
day OF sale, with bond and sufficient personal
security-tha title to be retained as ultimate Sc
curity. Sale at II o'clock, A. NJ
no1-tds NlCHO. K. TROUT, Com'r. .5c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08
R. E. G..

p 81 regretted very much to learn as
was leaving the Fair Ground at Lexington last
Thursday evening, that Mr.. William Eckelly,
young man OF pronli,e was very seriously
hurt by his horse running of the track against
the fence His right arm and leg was badly
bruised, though not brok n saw him yes
terday-he was suffering very mu h
r. E. G..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-08

The Virginia Advance, published at Gull
perez Z. H., Va, has been suspended for want
OF money to keep the machinery oiled. You
might as well try to go ''up in balloon" WIKI
out gas, as to make newspaper go without
large sized pile of greenbacks, an inexhaustible
supply of patience and an incalculable amount
of hard labor