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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12
Ne1r Advertisements.
DRAXTON DAVIS LANDS ut AUG
aH TION 18th OLE MAY


The subscribers as trustees in the deed of trust
executed by Braxton Davis, to secure his cred
ltors. have caused the Turk P Lace to be divi-
ded INTO i've tracts, viz: 2 of about IO4 acres
each, West of the South river, and three aver
aging 1S3l acres, East of the Riyer
They will offer these several tracts for sale at
public auction, on the premises, on
THURSDAY .-THE 19TH DAY OF-MAY
next The sale will commence at IL O. clock A.
NJ, near the unfinished house on the farm, and
be continued, until the five tracts are sold
The two tracts which lie West of, and border
ing on South River, are extremely valuable and
not surpassed in fertility by any lands in tn e
county. .s4.s
The third tract, lying Immediately East of, and
bounded by the river is also very valuable, and
would make good home for any one desiring
such land. s#
The other two tracts are mainly in timber, and
are represented to be of fair quality.
The te:ms will be, costs of sale in hand, and
one-third of the residue in four months, and the
balance in two equal annual payments thereafter
with interest on each payment from the day OF
sale.
AS the purpose of the sale is to pay off the
debts of Braxton Davis, creditors will be allowed
to offset these debts against their bonds for the
purchase money of the lands
re- The creditors of B. Davis are requested
to attend on the day of sale to consider matters
of importance to their interests.
ALEX. 81. Fl. STUART 81
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
apl2-tdS Trustees
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

The Richmond Municipal War Case was be-
agreed upon by the counsel for both parties, or
the suggestion Of the Chief Justice, that the
decision Of the case be postponed until the first
day Of the May term Of the United States Cir
cult Court. and that the present condition OF
affairs remain as they now are until that time
none of the rights OF either party to be i'm
paired by the postponement
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

1t is thought there will be large imlhigra-
ton, this spring, from different countries in
Europe, particularly from the German States.
Representatives of the Oriental and Mediter-
ranean Steamship Company, with agents of
leading Southern railroads, appeared before the
House committee on shipping to urge the pas
sage of their bill, which has for its main object
the transportation of immigrants to the South
ern States through Baltimore, Norfolk, Charles
ton and Savannah.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

1t is amusing at times to observe the stores
of merchants who don't advertise to see the
anxious proprietors looking into the streets and
see the people go by, wondering why they dom
come in, while the stores Of their neighbors
who do advertise are thronged with customers.
Some people will learn by observation others
u5ili not
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

IVA ksEs FOR SAEE-2,GOO acres OF gg
a. Va. SLsan6.-As Attorney 4or j ohn
Thompson, / will sell, in front of the Court,
mouse, Staunton, Va, at noon, on
MONDAY, 18TH DAY OF APRIL NEXT,
(CGnrt-day,l tfacJs or land, JNd of them ia
Green brier county, one of 700 acres. on branch
of Towards creek and near the White Sulphur
Springs; the other, n tract of Mountain land sit
uated between the North and Middle Fork of
Anthonys creek
A VALUABLE TRACT OF NEAR 4OOO
acres, with three Improvements, situated Oh
Birch River, near 10 miles West of. tine Cours.
house of Webster comfy This tract is rich. but
rolling. and abounds with the best of timber.
while Goal Beds and Salt Wells have been work.
ed, both above and below this land
ANOTHER TRACT OF $500 ACRES,
II niies below, on little Birch River and on the
Turnpike leading from Sutton to Summersville.
is, also, said to abound in Coal, has small tene-
ment, and near 80 acres cleared
Havlng heretofore sold near 1000 acres. of
tnese ianqs to parties who have 1ound it a. proAs
table investment, now offer the remainder to
close out my Agency, and, also, to wind up parts
nershlp Interests ofnear 40 years standing. Thetl-
Tie is good as the sales already made have demon
strated. The prospect of an early com pletion of
the Chesa. & Ohio Railroad the hope of other
lines of Railroads near these laads, as we'll 81
their Grazing and Agricultural value, make theni
doubly worthy the attention of men of Capital. :,
A Flat of the Lands can be seen at the Circuit
Court Clerks Office of Augusta county. Terms
liberal, ana given at sale.
JAM rs II. CALLISON, Atty,
Middlehrook, Augusta CO., Va.
1nar29-5ts HagerstoWn Mail cow timas
ana send bill to Speeta tor,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

Secretary Robson says that the reduction O.,
force at the several navy yard, is permanent
unless Congress makes the appropriations ne
oessary. he states chat there is plenty Of work,
but no money
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12
COMMISSIONERS Sale OF yaIn.-

aToMMESSIONERS' Sale of yaIun-
49, ~ Ole real oestate-By virtue of decree en-
Court of Augusta county in the case Of WIN N,,lu.
vs. nyers, &c. the undersigned commissioners
WI pro, proceed on WEDNESDAY,, the 10Th Of
AfhlL 1870, to sell at public auction on the
SIX and one-half acres ofland, lying about "a miles
from Staunton, Immediately on the South side Of
the Ghurchville road The land is we'll adanted
TO al an kinds OF grain and grass.
Terms of sale-So much cash in hand @. NIL,
pay the cost ofthis suit aud the costs of sale and
the balance on credit of six, twelve, eirb1
teen and twenty-four months from the dav IF
r Saie' Inc purchaser giving bonds with good secu
me title as ultimate security until the Whole e
the purchase money is paid. ! 4 HHo'e "
GEO. BAYLOR.
nar22-tds 900 ~ La 0hh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

A Western editor offers to wager fifty dollars
that there will be women 10 Congress within
three years
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

Augustus E. Cohen has been appointed a
COMMISSIONER Of deeds for the State of Va, in
Charleston, S. G.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

The Postmaster General has awarded to
George Ell. Ray, of New York, the contract for
supplying the Post Office Department with
stamped envelopes and wrappers. The num-
Der of bidders were unusually large, and the
Department has been several weeks examining
samples. Contrary to the general rule, the
Postmaster General did not give the contract
to the lowest bidders, but selected the best ma
terial, which he thought was for the interest Of
the Department.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

Senator Lewis, with Representatives Booker,
Mines, Mckenzie, Porter, and Platt, OF Vlr-
ginia, had an interview with the President on
last Wednesday for the purpose Of presenting
the claims of Judge L. NJ. Schumacher, OF slr-
ginia, for judicial appointment in one OF the
territories, or for any vacancy in the Southern
States. Judge Schumacher, who was also pres
ont ,yas introduced to the President by Sena-
tor. Lewis. He was Judge of the fourth judi
cial district under the military government OF
the State The President said he would take
the recommendation of the delegation into con-
:.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

Jefferson county voted subscription of
$3.50. 900 to the capital stock Of the Valley
Railroad on last Thursday week, the 3lst ulti-
mo. We are glad to see the work going brave
lv on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

CoLoRED CADET Mr.. Prosser member of
Congress from the fifth district of Tennessee.
says he will be the first to succeed in getting a
colored boy into the West Point Military Acad-
envy. He has appointed as cadet to that in
stitution Alonzo Napier (colored), of his dis
trct' who Pfossar says is thoroughly qualified,
and will pass an examination.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

Commissioner Delano has notified assessors
throughout the country that the publication of
the annual list Of assessments made on the in
come returns OF ax-payerSmust be discontin-
ued, as 1t is beneficial to neither the Govern
ment nor individuals This, however, does not
prevent inspection of the lists by persons desi7
ring to appeal from such assessments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

The coin in the q. S. Treasury on the LIST IN
slant, Amounted to $l05, $50, 900, and the cur
rency to $7,50O,0OO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12
NeaC Advertisements.
lS7O.sPRrNG GooDs. 1870.
-RRIvAL OF NEW SPRING GOODS
1T
EsanoEigna of Fashion.
TJndar tho Va Hpsei

Emporium of Fashion,
Under the Va, ho.s.,
CHEAPEST HOUSE, MO # FASHION
ABLE GOODS THIS SIDE OF
BALTIMORE.
GOODS BOUGHT DURING THE FALL.
Having house in Baltimore enables us to take
advantage of the declining slaarket.
Clothing manufacturcd es Ipressly for the Val
ley trade, and ace recommend erery GARMENT that
lis sold.
We have on mana q large assqrtment Of cloth,
cashmere ard casinet suits, at prices TO suit all.
Also large lot of mems and boys hats, boots,
and Shoes and an endless variety OF
Gents Furnishing Goods,
SHIRTS, DRAWERS, COLLARS, TIES,
SCARFc, &c, e.. &c
II fact, every article that is necessary for gen.
temans wardrobe, H. 9gt.-
Having adopted the CASH system we sre SAT-
is6ed that we can sell much cheaper than for
merly.
No trouble to show goods.
Thankful for past favors, we ask continuance
Of the same. S. MANDELBAUM,
ap15-f te Under Va Hotel.
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auction Sales.
SALE OF VAL

" UABLE REAL EOI Al IL. q
By.virtue of decree entered on the 6th DAY OF
November, 1869, in the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the case of Ellis VS.. Irwin, DC, the
undersigned, as Commissioners, will proceed on
WEDN ESDAY, THE 9TH OF APRIL, 1870
to sell at public auction on the premises, at III A.
NJ, one undivided half of tract of land con-
tanning 1865 acres. The land lies in Augusta
county, 81 miles South of the Porcelain Factory,
and adjoins the land of K. Rankin and Others
The greater part of the land is we'll set with
good quality of pine timber more than one-half
Of it is fiat or level land 1t is valuable for its
timber, iron ore and chalybeat spring lear the
improvements; from so to 80 acres cleared.
lMPROV EMENTS.-The is a circular wa
ter saw mill on it, and two story and other out
buildings together, and on another portion about
40 acres of cleared land there is good two-story
dwelling, and some other out houses now occu-
pied by j. B. Hess.
Terms of Sale.-So much cash in hand as will
pay the cost of this suit and sale and the residue
on credit of six, twelve, eighteen and twenty
four months from the day of sale, the purchaser
giving bonds with good personal security bear
ing interest from the date, and retaining the title
as ultimate security, until the whole of the pur-
chase money is paid
GEORGE BAYLOR,
1s- MARSHALL HANGER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12

RESULT OF THE CONNECTICUT ELECTION -
Full returns show a majority Of $40 for English
Democrat for Governor. The Legislature
stands; Senate, Republicans, IL; Democrats,
10. House, Republicans, 127; Democrats
ll2. The Republicans lose two senators and
three delegates on last years Legislature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-04-12
1870. SPRING 1870.
Millinery, Notions. Dress Goods.

DRY GOODS, LADIES g. GENTS
HATS, SHOES, HOSIERY,
&e. &c: &c,
Fresh from the hands OF the Importers, have
been recently received, and are on exhibition at
j. w. NewtOn's Store,
New street above the Virginia Hotel, Staunton.
Ladies and cbildren's Hats and Bonnets, made
and trimmed to order; Flowers, Ribbons, and
every article necessary to complete and fash
aonGbte outfit constantly on hand. Also SHOES
for Ladies, Men and Children.
Cash buyers will lind it TO their interest 10 call
and secure bargains at GOLD RATES.
Mg- Remember, CRIPPLED CoNFEDERATEs,'
you can buy every article necessary to adorn
your person, at liberal discount,
IT for no other reason call and see the WEED
FAMILY FAVORITE SEWING MACHINE
We will show you how beautifully and easily its
unerring STRAIGHT NEEDLE pierces with
ease anything from Sole Leather to Bobnet
Sold on accommodating terms-complete and
entire satisfaction gnargnteegl.
Every article warranted as represented or
money refunded.
Thankful for past favors, an early call is solic-
tied
ap2a J. W. NEWTON.
EERTHLHXERs.-WR OFFER FOR
Il SALE OUR USUAL SPRING SUPPLY
OF NO. Peruvian Guano,
BONE DUST, BONE MEAL, BONE FLOUR.
MAPE's NITROGENIZED
-1 Super Phosphate OF Einne,
composed Of i$O1a ES and Animal Matter thor
oughly deeonlposed ana reduced to POWDER
by means of fet mentationsnd sulphurc acid
1t i adapted to ALL CROPS and from large
number Of testimonials, shown to be specially
adapted DO corn aald oil Qsdsr Spring CeQaa. it
as q permanent Wmprover Of the soik
All other stanard fertilizer furnished at low
est mar ket p-ices. For Circulars and other ia-
formation, apply to
HOOE, WEDDERBURN & Co,
apl2-2n 20. Prince st Alexandria, Va.
GAET! SAETy SAAT!.
We have on hand and are daily expecting direct
from Liverpool per-
Barque Hermsgnds and Brig The Three Sisters,
1900 Sacks Liverpool G. A. Salt
1000 Sacks Liverpool Fine Salt,
of different brands, which we warrant in BEST
ORDER and offer at exceedingly low prices, ow-
ing 10 the decline in gold
ro-s HOOE, WEDDERBURN & CO..
No 2 Prince ST., Alexandria, Va.
, sftti1..
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~ Having permanently settled in the county
OF Roanoke, desire to sell at once my farm in
and near Sum9erdean a9s IRON so Sotaunson
OF first quality land, every acre of which is ara
BILE. 1t has on it a brick mansion house. con-
tanning nine rooms, good barn and all necessary
out buildings, good orchard, vineyard of 6, 600
bearing vines, several fine springs, and three
streams OF water passing through it. watering
every field. The farm is in good state of culti
walton and everything connected with the prem
ises in order. know of no estate in the Valley
in market offering SO many attractions. 49,
Mr.. VIM, + Dunlop, living adjoining it, will
show it to persons desiring to examine Il. Mr.
h. x. Trout of Staunton, viii make known nv
terms Should it not be disposed of privately
will offer it publicly of which notice will be
given. va D'
That excellent TANNERY. in possession Of
my brother is also in market. -
. ROBERT B. DUNLAP
apo-ot i4 Salem, Va.
this Office Ky
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VOW MIssHONER'S Sale off Tand-.

tUln w Vs GEs'S sale OF Land
- BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, rendered in the case of David
ises, on TUESDAY, THE SD DAY OF MAY,
1870, to sell at public auction, tract of land
containing l9t4 acres, situated near Deeraeld
on the Great Calf Pasture River adjoining the
John Bush, upon the following terms, to wit
So much in cash as will pay the costs of suit
and sale, and the remainder in three equal an
nual installments payable in one, two and three
years from said date, the purchaser to give bond
with approved personal security and the title to
be retained as ultimate security
JAMES BUMGARDNER Jr
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& gJGUsEA County Court Clerks Office, to
Harlow on the land of VIM G McKemy, in the
neighborhood of Middlebrook. Augusta county,
on the It'll day Of March, 1870, Of the following
description:
A bull of white color, red on neck head and
legs. small white spot in forehead no brand ear
marks perceptible supposed to be two years old,
and appraised at S2260 by John R. Carwell,
VIM. G. McKelny and Jacob Kesterson, before
VIM. Morgan, j. 2. An extract-teste. -
ap12-3t VIM. A. BURNETT. d. C.
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auction Sales


ETARM FOR So KsE.-I wish to sell pr-
Il vately the farm on WHICH reside, lying on
both sides OF Christians creek adjoining the
lands of VIM Hamilton, D. S. Bell and others.
three miles from FishersviIe depot and five from
Staunton, containing 3O7 acres, about one
third of which is creek bottom. The dwelling is
a substantial tralae containing 8 rooms, passage
above and below, with frame wing, with 2 good
rooms and kitchen, a large double frame stable
lath oorhrrefio, ice-hopse, sc, a good tenant
house. The creek affords fine water power. a
damn in the creek with little repair would be
very substantial. A large building, once used
a., di:tillery, would make good mill-house.~
There is an apple orchard-just coming into full
bearlng-50 to Is peach trees, bearing, as many
more set out. Pears. Nectarines, &c, loo Crane
roots set out last Spring, few old vines bearing
The large amount of alluviaf' bottom, convent
ence to market, schools, churches &c, make it
desirable property. 1t will be sold as a whole or
divided as parties may wish. Wishing to make
speedy SALE Q bargain may be had IF applIca-
ton IS MAGE soon, JOHN g. GUTHRIE.
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nlS.OOD ~e oEzss s e Esk nsp

EANOI 7 DIN UOODD,
now offered for cash at D. A.. Kayser's new store
consisting of handsome
variety of Cloths, CassinereSs,. Vestings, New
style Dress Goods. Silks, Calicoes, Ginghams
Flannels, Bleached and Brown Cottons, Sheet
ings, Shirtings, Irish Linens. Table Damask,
Cambrics, Muslins, Handkerchiefs, Gloves,
ShaWls Ribbons, Ladies' City made Shoes, EN-
broaeries. Laees aad many other valuable goods.
All in want of first class Goods. aba lew price
would do well to examine this large and desira-
bic stock of fresh goods.
apl2
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AND IN MARK ET.-In pursuar

AND EN " 4 asK ETH pursuance Of q
Il decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
made in cause of Peaco's heirs, VS.. Peaco's wild
ow, &c, 1 will proceed, on the premises, on
THURSDAY, THE 2lST DAY OF APRIL
NEXT, to sell at public sale, so much of the tract
of land belonging to Peter II. Edison, purchased
of Samuel Peacos heirs, as may be necessary to
The whole trrct contains about 1I7 acres of
valuable land, and is situated near West View,
in said county.
Terms-Costs of sale in hand balance in equal
purchaser to give bond with good security, and
title to be retained as additional security.
mar22-tds N X TROTTT COm'r
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GREENBRIER COUNTY. w. VA.

L.
As executor of the last will If Joseph Mylea,
decd will offer for sale, at public auction. to
the highest bidder, in front of the Hotel of Cabel
& Vandiver, in the town of Lewisbqrg. on
WEDNESDAY, 18TH OF APRIL, 1870
the following valuable tracts of land, belonging
to the estate of the said Myes viz:
LIST. A tract of 339 acres upon the waters of
Little Creek. OF this $50 to IT'S ACRES are bottom
lands, cleared and ready for cultivation, the bal
ance is well timbered with pine and oak This
land lies well, has good soil and is very produce
tive
End 4 tract of mountain LAND containing lao
acres, adjoining the iirst named tract Of this,
some or 10 acres have been cleared and the
whole affords fine range. These two tracts viii
be sold separately or together, may be de-
sired.
3rd. A tract of land containing 1905 acres, sit
uated upon Culverson's Greek, seven miles north
of Frank ford. A large portion of this land has
been cleared, and is now in grass, and constitutes
most excellent grazing farm.
A tract ofabcut 3l9 acres, (eXact quantity will
be stated at sale 9stuated nest the Sinks of Gull
verson's Creek, embracing the land conveyed to
said Myles, by Joseph II. Correll and wife and
small tract purchased from s. McClintic
and we'll set in grass. the balance is we'll tim
bered. Upon this land, there is good dwelling
house and kitchen.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough cash in hand to paw
the expenses of SALE for the balance, a credit of
one, two and three wears will be given, the pur.
chasers executing bopds, bearing interest from
date, with. approved security, for the deferred
payments, and the title retained until all the pur
chase money is paid. -
Persons wishing to see the above property, can
do so BY calling upon the Undersigned at his
residence in Frankford, w. Va.
RICHARD Ell. GILLIAN
- Executor of Joseph Myles decd.
InarJ2-1tS Printers foe 80 30
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GEORGE BAYLOR,
MARSHALL HANGER
UAT.E OF a FTOUSE AND LOT IN

> STAUNTON.-By virtue of authority
vested in US by decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta, rendered at its November term, 1853.
in the case of A. nj. Bruce and others vs. Wm
E. Robinson &C., the undersigned commission
ers will sell at public auction upon the premises,
on the 10Th April, 1870, the HOUSE AND LOT
in the Northern part of the town of Staunton at
present occupied by the said William E. Robin
son. The lot is large and convenient and the
house a comfortable frame dwelling in good re-
pair,
TERMs-Enough in hand to pay the charges
of sale and costs of suit. The balance in three
equal nstallments at 6, II and Is months, secured
by bonds of the purchaser with approved per-
sonal security and the title to be retained fur
ther security. THOS G. ELDER,
ORLANDO SMITH,
NOR 9-tds commissioners
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InarZ2-4ts Printers fee S125O
Stanton Spectator, copy for four weeks, and
end bill to this office Greeabrier independent
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-26

the ':heavens shall pass away with great
noise, and the elements shall melt with fer
vent heat; the earth also, and the works that
are therein, shall be burned up"
Once in every eleven years the sun exhibits
the stupendous phenomena which are at pres
ent engaging the attention OF philosophers
In 1859 ischasms and abysses," similar to those
which are now reported, were seen by many
observers. Their recurrence was predicted for
1870 Great disturbances in the world have usl-
ally accompanied these outbreaks, though why
it should SO happen is another of he unfathom-
able mysteries of the universe. In lS48 there
were magnetic storms, and we had the French
revolution. Again in 1859 they occurred, and we
saw wars and r,lmors of wars in Europe. Th e
electrical condition Of the atmosphere is
.thought to exert greater influence upon the
minds of men and nations than many are will
ing to believe, or than any one is able to ex-
plain. The telegraphs denote the changed
condition of the earth. but they cannot indi-
cate the extent of the change. In the language
of the astronomer whose description Of the
sunwe have just quoted, "the pens Of all our
telegraphic wires may some day trace in iame
handwriting more ominous OF human destiny
than was the handwriting which, during Bel
shazzar's feast, traced warning on the wall
of the fall OF the Babylonian dynasty