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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-11-15
VALUABLE PROPERTY in Market

VALUABLE PROPERTY in Market
In pursuance of decree OF the Circuit
Court of Augusta, rendered in the cause OF "A b.
ney VS.. Lewis and others, we will proceed on the
premises, near Sherando in said county, on
THU RSDAY, the 10Th day of next month,
to sell at pu blic sale, to the highest bidder, all
that tract of land owned by and in possession of
James NJ Lewis containing about $50 acres,
more or less 1t has on it comfortable buildings,
saw-mill which has been successfully operated
for some years. is about 16 miles from Staun-
ton and miles from Waynesboro, and take
1t all together it is very desirable property
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
purchaser to give bonds with good personal SCI
curity, and lien to be retained for ultimate Sc
curity. Sale at II o'clock, A. M. ,..-a -f.rn
~ N. K. TROUT, r
H B. NICHE, -.
Rockingham Reg copy Com'rs.
Va At the same time and place I will sell
publicly, In virtue of deed of trust executed to
me by said James M. Lewis, dated 22nd day of
december, 1868, one house and lot situated In
Sherando, bedsteads, and all bedding for same,
safe and contents, l dozen chairs, l bureau, 2
stoves, tables, large copper kettle, small do,
a lot of carpeting, horse. cow &c.
Ierms-Of and under ten dollars, cash; over
that sum sixty days credit on well endorsed ne
gotiable paper.
nos-td NICHo. K. TROUT Trustee.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAL
~ LIABLE LAND IN HIGHLAND COUN-
T4, VA.--By virtue of decree of the Circuit
Court of Highland county, rendered at its Octo-
Der special term, 1870. in the cause OF Hevener
Us. McGlaughlin's admir- ct al, the undersigned
commissioner thereby appointed for the purpose
will, on the
l4TH 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:
230 acres, part of the HOME PLACE, 20 acres,
other part of the HOME PLACE, and 1919 acres,
known as the ''KIRKPATRICK 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
tePey. ''sN - 7t.+- fuiis" eiab- iDy-
These lands are well watered, are valuable and
productive, aud the kirkpatrick land is excel
lent for GRAZING purposes. They will be
sold in gross or in parcels to suit purchasers, and
upon the following aSt = 2a ine.l9.alafs'
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 pureha-
ser to give bond with good personal security for
the deferred instalments, and lien to be retain
ed until the future order OF the Court q
'.tot @. PINCKNEY JONES',
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For the Snectator.

MIsrIR MosY :-Pese forrud the follerin in
closid episil to Missis Polly Socks, Postum
Holler, Fluvanner Kounty, Ferginny, U. S. A.
and oblege.
IS Yures truly,
SIMON SOCKS. z
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Inese Mills were first made to supplv the won+a
OF me Planters and Stock Growers Of the Sontb
put their fame has spread to every Quarter Of ths
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the increasing demand we have ienlar r saapply
no ma th and added valuable mproyeme T
noii OF choice Burr Blocks selected at the nns %
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,ol-tds VIM. 4. ANDERSoN, Com'rs.


Y pursuance Of decree of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, rendered in the cause of Nc
Comb VS.. Thomas A. Turk and others at the last
June term, will proceed the premises, on
Wednesday, the 23rd day of November next, to
of land on which said Thomas A. Turk resides
situated in said county Meadow Run, about
seven miles from Staunton, containing about
25l5 acres more or less. 1t stands among the
mansion house. Swisher barn, and good inn.
provements generally. 1t is seldom that such an
estate is put up at auction. Sale to commence at
ii O clock A. NJ. t -
Terms-Costs of sale and suit in hand, balance
in equal instaments atsix, eighteen thirty and
forty two months, bearing interest," purcha ser to
give bonds with sufficient personal security, and
title to be retained as ultimate security.
i1it NICHO. X. TROUT,
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n AND FOR SALE.-I will offer at public
IL auction, on the premises, on Thursday, the
Nth of November next, the tract of land A-ch~
acres, lying in the county of Augusta, on the
headwaters of Walkers creek, adjoining the
lands of James Buchanan's heirs, NJ Buchanan,
Andrew Reed, and Mrs. Smiley. This land is
very productive in good repair, with good Or
chard, meadows. &c The house is comforta-
bic one, good barn, with other buildings. The
land may be divided to suit purchasers.
At the same time I will offer $50 70 IT'S bushels
corn at the heap, 100 bushels oats, about IT'S
bushels wheat. .sats So eHTt Fl
Terms. Ten per cent Of the purchase money
will be required in hand, the balance in three
equal annual payments, with interest from date,
and personal security given the title retained
six months time with bond and security
A PATTERSON,
Executor of Archibald Reed deceased.
oc23-tds-Lex. Gazette copy and send bill to
to oHin
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pOmMEss10NER's SALE of valuab

OWgaESsIONER'S SALE Of valuable
L land in Bath county, Vain pursuance of
decree Of the Circuit Court of Bath, in the case
Of William Skeen, admir- of VIM. II Hull, &C.,
VS. said HulPs heirs, &C. and George A. Hoov
er vs. said Skeen as admir- as aforesaid will,
as Commissioner, on the 22nd day of December,
1870, in front of the Warm Springs Hotel, pro-
acres Said tract of land is situate ON Cowardins
run, near Hot Springs, and is the same land con-
veyed by said Hoover to Hull in his life time
Thetrac5 is valuable one, having the necessary
buildings, with saw mill and valuable timber.
TERMs.-So much cash in hand as will pay the
costs of sale, and the balance in three equal an
nual irstallments with interest from day of sale.
Bonds and good security required.
'aai ~ f'a'- WM. SKEEN,
40 il .sf n ,{oo;oD
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GALE SkF Hah'E ~ STAUNTON.-T

y pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, ree:sa@ ed in cause Of Roi'srf
T. Bickle against Daniel Mahaney, I will pro-
the 18th day of this month, to sell at public sale
to the highest bidder house and lot in Staun,
ton situated on Lewis street and a cross street
adjoining Evans. and others.
Terms-Costs of sale and suit in hand, balance
in equal instalments at twelve, eighteen twenty.
four and thirty months, bearing interest from the
day Of sale, with bond and sufficient personal
security-the title to be retained as ultimate SCI
curity. Sale at II o'clock, A. NJ $50
nol-tds NICHO4 K. TROUT. Com'r.
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1NUM MESSEONEES'S SAEE.-Under a
u decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, rendered in the cause of K. Turk against jon
athan Golladay's heirs, l will proceed on the
premises on Saturday, the 10Th day of November
next, to sell at public sale, to the highest bidder
a lot of land containing about one acre, adoin.
ing J. Martin and others, and situated in Said
county, formerly occupied by j. G. Meek as q
blacksmith shop, 60
Terms-On credit of six twelve and eighteen
months, equal instalments bearing interest, pur
chaser to give bond and sufficient security and
title to be retained as ultimate security. : -
81 .aa51l NICHO. K. TROUT,
octlo-tos Commissioner.
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LOT AT AUCTION.-I

pursuance of the last will of Moses Nell
lons decd, L will sell at auction, on Saturday,
the 10Th day of November next, at II o'clock,
NJ in front O E. NJ Cushing's auction ROOM
near the Court house, the lot lately occupied by
the laid MELONS, and conveyed to him by B. Z.
Bagby and wife by deed dated May l. 1856
town of Staunton, on Augusta street, adjoining
the lots of Trotter. Cooper and others. As de-
scribed in the deed referred to, it extends from
Augusta street on the East to the middle of the
y links, and rear line Of poles, IA feet and
inches, the length of the lot being about Is poles.
The improvements consist of a small house with
several rooms, and a stable.
Terms-One third of the purchase money in
six months one-third in nine months thereafter,
and the remainder in two years from date of
sale all the payments bearing interest. For the
first payment a negotiable note, well endorsed,
interest added, will be required and the title to
the property will be retained as ultimate security.
ocl8-tds ~ JOS A. WADDELL, Ex'or.
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NOMsEEssEONER's sALEOF A VAL

NONN ESSEDNER.S SALE A VAL
Y LIABLE ESTATE IN ROCKBRIDGE.
BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Rock bridge county, pronounced September 10Th,
1870 In the chancery cause in which Jacob Horn
and others are plaintiffs and VIM. Hull and 9TH
ers are defendants, We shall, on ersrla ia
WEDNESDAY, NO VEMBER BOTH, 1870,
proceed to sell at public auction the premises,
all of that rich and valuable tract of land lying
on the waters of Hays Greek in Rockbridge
county, known as the INDIAN BOTTOM
FARM" containing 5il acres.
This tract has been justly celebrated for its
great fertility, and is considered one of the most
productive and desirable estates in Rock bridge.
The low grounds which are extensive, are un
surpassed, and the uplands are generally produc-
tive. The farm is well timbered, and is located
in an excellent neighborhood. E. A
The above tract will be sold as a 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. aTs
TERMS OF SALE-Cash in hand sufficient to de-
fray the expenses of sale and costs of suit, and.
as to the residue of the purchase money upon
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 nstal nents, the title
being retained as ultimate security
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EXECUTORS SALE of Real

T. KECUTOR'S SALE of Real and Per-
- sonal Estate will offer at public sale on
THURSDAY, THE nth DAY OF NOV next
at the late residence of John Hanger, deceased.
about miles West of Greenville, in Augusta
county, Va tract of land on which the said
John Hanger formerly resided. There are two
small, comfortable dwelling houses, kitchen and
out-houses, good barn and granary. 1t is not
known the precise number of acres cleared or in
timber. but there is fair portion of each, and
some fine timbered land. The cleared land is in
a line state OF cultivation. 1t is not deemed
essary to state further particulars concerning the
lands, as persons wishing to purchase, and not
knowing the lands, would of course want to
view the premises for themselves before purcha-
sing, which they can have an opportunity of do
ing by calling on VIM. II. Hanger or E. Beach
am, who are living the land, or to the under
signed in Greenville. The plantation contains
by recent survey = 1423 acres, adjoining the
lands of the heirs Of John Armstrong Hanger,
Cameron and others. There has been about one
fourth of an acre laid off for the purpose of ate
taching it to a burial ground on said tract, with
the privilege of road to the same through said
tract which will sellseparately. The remainder
will sell all together divide may suit pur-
chasers. .......,...... Iaesi- = .5t-
will also offer at the same time and place two
head OF horses--one very valuable mare-One
two horse wagon. some wheat, corn and oats and
a lot of hay. ...-!sglll5 gzTs 20 L-
Terms for the land will be, .one-third in hand,
and the residue equally divided into two annual
payments, the purchaser giving bond with ap-
proved security, and the deed retained as ulti-
mate security.
Terms for the personal property-A credit Ct
six months will be given on all sums over $40;
all sums of $40 and under, cash.
Possession of the land can be had on the day
of sale, and portion of the dwelling house that
is not occupied by E. Beacham, and also por-
ton of the BARI, stable and granary; but the
portion E. Beacham occupies cannot be had un-
til the LIST day of March next and he will be en-
titled to timber for fire wood during said
time. and William FL. Hanger will hold posses
sion of the house he now occupies until the first
day of March next and will be entitled to fire.
wood until that time. Full possession of all will
be gwen on the first day of March, 1871 r1a
ISAAC NEWTON,
nn26-4t EYnolit0r Il IIah.,
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SALE Of a vail

HaSSHONEE'S SALE Of a valua-
q j BILE farm near the Healing Springs in Bath
county.-In pursuance of a decree OF the Cir
cult Court of Bath county in the case OF William
Szeen, admir- of W. Fl. Hull, decd against A.
g. Bonner, admir- of NJ. j. Campbell, decd,
will, as Commissioners, on the END day OF De-
cember, 1870, in front of the Warm Springs no.
tel, proceed to sell the tract Of land near the
Healing Springs, Of which Lewis Williams died
seized ana upon which his widow resides. Said
tract is on the turnpike road to COvington, con-
tains 1S45 Of land has comfortable improvements
and is valuable for agricultural or grazing pur-
poses.
Terms.-So much cash in hand as will pay the
costs Of the sale, and the balance IN three equal
annual installnients with interest from Date
Bonds and good security required - @
WIN. SKEEN,
oc25-t H Commissioner.
nUBLEC SALE AT MY FARM on War
branch. miles West of Mt. Clinton,
Rockingham county. on
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 1870.
will offer the following property for sale, viz:
so head of good Sheep,
12O head Cattle-1, 2. and years old-GooD
STOCK.
head of Horses, ,,-. -.
One horse threshing machine in good re-
pair, 1
1000 bushels Wheat,
1000 bushels Corn, -qo
600 bushels Oats ,r.s teat
200 bushels Rye rtF .fia.. &
81 tons of Hay eatf5.q rsn
several hundred bushels Of choice winter apples
and large lot of FARMING IMPLEMENTS
consisting of Wagons, Flows, Buggy Rakes and
a No. set of blacksmith tools. s5s mn ~sse
pov1-tds BENJAMIN CRAwFoRa.
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SALE asE VAL

NOMMESSIONER's SALE OF VAL
" LIABLE LANDS IN HIGHLAND
COUNTY, VA.-By virtue of a decree of the
Circuit Court of Highland county, rendered at
its October special term, 1870, in the of s.
9. Eagle ct al VS. Henry McCoy's admir- ct al +,
the undersigned commissioner thereby appoint
ed Tor 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 Henry Mccoy died
seized consisting Of the following tracts, to wit
l45 acres 40 acres, and so acres of land, lying
on the head waters 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 "A and 40 acres OF said
land on account of her dover interest," which
Will be sold subject to said interest.
These lands are located in a good neigh Dor
mood, are valuable and productive, and offer
great inducements for profitable investments.
The sale will be made upon the following
TERMS COSTS of suit and sale, cash IN hand,
and the residue in three equal annual payments
from the day of sale, bearing interest from the
day of sale the pu1c chaser to give bonds with
good personal security, for the deferred install
ments the title to be retained as ultimate secu-
rity. c. PINCKNEY JONES,
nOS-4W Commissioners
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Unwilling HOUSE FOR SALE
IL Entirely new, we'll built, handsome ap-
pearance and well located. Terms liberal. APP
ply to H. KER at FL Ker s. Bros.
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WINTER CASSHM z Il ES.-A lot of good
w cloths and Winter Cassimers, also
Charlottesville and other Factory Goods received
at 9I @ d. A. KAYnERS. "a
nO15-3ts
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VALUABLE LOTS EOe sALE.-The

may3-tf Vindicator copy.
NOis RENT Or SALE, on reasonable
4 terms-possession given the 1st day of Jam
uary, 1870-the House and Lot now occupied by
0. Smith, near Staunton Nurseries Apply to
SMITH s. ELDER or t' A. KINNEY.
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! Rand VOCAE AND Instrumental

proposals for the con-
II struction of the bridge and stone work on
Beverly and Augusta Streets in the town of
Staunton, will be received by the council, to the
2lst inst, after which time all bidding will be
closed Com'rs on Streets.
no15-1t
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NeaU Advertisements.
JHEsApEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD
" On and after MONDAY, 9Th of December,
1870 the PASSENGER TRAIN will run as fol-
lows:
MAIL TRAIN will run DAILY between Rich
mond and Staunton, Except Sunday,) between
Gordonsvile and Staunton.
Leave Richmond at s q. M, and arrive at
Staunton at 4:50 p. m.
Leave Staunton at 9 o. m., and arrive at Rich
mond at $50 p. m, making close connections
at Gordonsville and Charlottesville with the
Orange, Alexandria and Manassas railroad
trains for Alexandria, Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York, Boston, etc.; also
for Lynchburg, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Mem
phis, New Orleans, Montgomery, Mobile, &C.
This train will run TRI- WEEKLY between
Staunton and White Sulphur on TUESDAY,
THURSDAY, and SATURDAY, viz:
Leave White Sulphur at $50 q. m. !; and arrive
at Staunton at $3.50 a. NJ. leave Staunton at
4:33 p. NJ, and arrive at While Sulphur at 10 D.
and sup at Covington. Going East, breakfast at
This train connects with stages as follows:
At Staunton for Lexington and Natural Bridge
and Harr1sonburg
At Millboro' for Bath Alum Springs, 10 miles,
and Warm Springs, Is miles.
At White Sulphur Springs for Lewisburg, 9
miles, and Charleston 100 miles.
THROUGH TICKETS issued to all points
North, West, and Southwest.
JAMES F. NETHERLAND,
dsc 15-tf General Ticket Agent
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HYDRopHoBIA.-It is reported that the
country adjacent is infested with dogs evi
dencing rabies, and number have been
recently killed We are informed that in
the early part Of last week Mr.. Alexander
Narrower, of Fairfax county, had two chill
dren bitten by dog supposed to be mad.
Mr.. R. L. hewitt, living near Accotink,
Fairfax county, had a dog, several cats,
and calf attacked with symptoms of n.y.
drophobla last week, and had them killed
at once. Mr.. L. A. Landstrect, also of
Fairfax county, lost last week a fine mare
that died with every symptom Of hydropho-
bia.-Aler. Gazette.
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Gen. GRANTS Relations and Connexions in
Office.

The compilation of this list has cost us
some labor; and we are we'll aware that, after
all. many cousins and second cousins who hold
Office are not included for, strange to say,
this kind of Presidential beneyolence does
not seek publicity. But, if any cousin or
brother in law, whom we have omitted or
whom we have not accurately described, will
kindly inform US, we will give him his due
place and his proper title in corrected cata-
logue of the ruling family:
1. Ulysses Simpson Grant, President of
the United States.
2 Jesse Root Grant, Presidents father,
Postmaster at Covington, Ky.
3 Frederick Dent Grant, Presidents son,
Cadet at West Point.
f. Orvi Grant, Presidents brother. part
ner With the Collector of the Port at Chca-
go.
s. Frederick T. Dent, Presidents father
in law, Claimant of Lands at Carondelet, Mo.
-cuchred by Wilson, Commissioner of tho
Land Office.
6. Rev. NJ. J. Cramer, Presidents brother
in law, Minister to Denmark.
T. Abel Rathburn Corbin, Presidents
brother in law, formerly negotiator of gold
&c. He holds no office
g. Breyet Brigadier General r. T. Dent
Presidents brother in law, chief Usher at
the Executive Mansion
O. Judge Louis Dent, Presidents brother
in law Counsel for Claimants Fees estima
ted at forty thousand dollars year.
TO- George W. Dent, Presidents brother
in law Appraiser of Customs, San Francisco
H. John Dent, Presidents brother in law,
only Indian Trader for New Mexico, under
Indian Bureau; place worth 100000 a
year.
12 Alexander Sharpe, Presidents brother
in law, Marshal of the District of Columbia.
49, James f. Casey. Presidents brother
in law, Collector of the Port of New Orleans !;
place worth 10000 year.
a. James Longstreet Presidents brother
in laws cousin, Surveyor of the Port of New
Orleans.
Is. Silas Hudson, Presidents own cousin,
Minister to Guatemala
16 George K. Leet Presidents brother in
laws cousin, Public Stores, New York place
worth 100000 year.
II, Orlando Ell. Ross, Presidents own cous-
in, Clerk in the Third Auditors office, Wash
ington.
18. DR.. Addison Dent, President brother
in laws third cousin, Clerk in the Registers
Office Treasury Department. Washington.
10. J.F Simpson, Presidents own cousin,
Second Lieutenant, Twenty fifth Infantry.
TO- John Simpson. Presidents own cousin,
Second Lieutenant, Fourth Artillery.
81 George B. johnson, Presidents moth
er's second cousin, Assessor of Internal Rev
enue, Third District, Ohio.
90 B. L. Wymans, Presidents mothers
cousins husband, Postmaster of Newport, Ky.
%. Miss Il. A. Magrader, Presidents bro
Their in laws second cousin, Clerk in General
Spinner's Office Treasury Department.
1t is our duty to mention that there is one
cousin of the President who does not appear
as yet to have received any Office. This is
Capt Peter 7. Hudson, brother Of the Hon.
Silas Hudson. Minister to Guatemala,--M
Y. Sun.