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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
The Merchants of Stanton.

we doubt II there is a town in the State
that can boast of a more energetic and intelli-
gent set of merchants than our own. They are
generally active, vigilant, industrious and up
right in their dealings They. are keen to per-
celve an opportunity of extending their bust
ness and prompt to avail themselves of it
such an opportunity now offers itself. and we
respectfully beg to call their attention to it,
that they may seize on and make the most of it.
The recent destructive freshet has seriously
damaged the North River Canal, and also the
James River Canal 1t has likewise swept
away the bridges at Lexington, at the Rock
bridge Baths, and at Strickler's, two miles a.
bove the Baths Months must elapse before
the Canals can be repaired and the bridges re-
placed. Meanwhile a large portion Of Rock
bridge IS cut off from its most convenient
means OF access to market down the River to
Lynchburg and Richmond, and up the River
TO Goshen. La the absence of the ordinary
means OF transportation by those routes, the
next most convenient outlet to market is at
Staunton. 1t seems to us that if a line or two
OF wagons were established between Lexington
and Staunton a very large amount of trade
might be brought to our Town. And it, as
soon as the Rail Road is in fair working order,
our merchants would enlarge their stocks, es-
pecially of groceries, they would be able to sup
ply the wants Of Rockbridge and establish a
mutually beneficial trade with the people of
that county. If the current of trade can be
made to set In this direction at present, it will
probably continue to flow hither for years to
come. We should regard such a commercial
intercourse between the people of the two
counties as great blessing not only in busi-
ness, but in social point Of view. It would
not only promote the pecuniary interests Of
the people of both counties, but tend to dispel
the miserable and contemplate jsalousies,
which narrow and contracted men. for selfish
ends, have sought to foster. The people of
ckbridge and Augusta come of the same old
Scotch-Ilish stock. They are of the same
race, and marked by the same characteristics
We would like to see more intercourse between
them, and the relations of business and good
feeling firmly established on permanent foot
ing.
Now is the time for our merchants to move
in this matter. Let the people Of Rocl fridge
be tempted to come to our town OPP e. and we
venture to predict they will fi4's It to their in
terest to come again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25

COMMISSIONERS SALE of valua-
" 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
Skeen, admir- of w. Ell. Hull, decd against A.
G. Bonner, admir- Of M. j. Campbell, decd, I
will, as Commissioners on the 22nd 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 W. ich Lewis Williams died
seized and upon which his widow resides. Said
tract is on the turnpike road to Covington,
tains 1o44 of land, has comfortable Improvements
and is valuable for agricultural or grazing pur-
poses. E3ss
Terms-So much cash in hand as will pay the
costs of the sale, and the balance in three equal
annual installments with interest from date.
Bonds and good security required.
a+s ~ -tlExkN VIM INK ZEN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25

VIRGINIANs ABROAD REMEMBER HOME
A meeting Of Virgioians has been held in
Memphis, Tennessee, to take steps to aid 10 re-
lieving the distress caused in Virginia by the
late flood. The meeting requested the pastors
Of the differens churches to take up collections
last Sunday for the purpose. A concert was
also determined upon. Messrs. Rev DR.. Car
michael, Benz. K Pullen, DR.. S. c. Snyder,
and Messrs. Pettigrew and L. j. DuPre were
appointed the executive and financial commit
tee. D. a. Shepherd, Thos. Wexford G. B.
Wexford, L. S. Marye, e. A. Hamilton, w.
D. Mallon, T. A. Johnston, W. O.. Harvey,
j, G. Fizier, J. Y. Rambaut, Paul Goodloe,
W. r. Lucas, and G. L. Dennison were ap-
pointed to make all needfal arrangements for
the concert, to collect funds, sell tickets, and
solicit subscriptions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25

JOURNALISTIC ANT, TELEGRAPHIC FEATs. =
Mr.. Frank Smytt., of the Associated Press, at
tended Gen, Lees funeral obsequies on Satur-
day; rem9ined until after the benediction was
pronounced by Rev. DIR. Pendleton, jumped in
to buggy after two clock P. NJ, drove from
Lexington to this city-37 miles-over rough
road, arrived at nine o'clock with his notes of
the obsequies, sat down and dashed of over
5fue thousand aoords (about three columns solid
type) and landed it in the New York Daily
World Office ten minutes past one O'Clock at
night, by telegraph. The World was the only
Sunday newspaper in America or Europe that
gave full account of Gen. Lees funeral the
morning after the obseQnies. H
Mr.. Joe McGovern of the Richmond Office,
W. q. Telegraph Company, sent off Mr..
Smyth's report, and any one who ever saw bis
chirography knows It made him perspire. Du-
ring Saturday night, Mr.. McGovern and our
young friend j. S. Burton, Esq, who has
charge of the Staunton Office, teegraphed ten
thousand aoorsls, from 10 until 81 o'clock on a
stretch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE

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
sell at public sale to the highest bidder the tract
of land on which said Thomas A. Turk resides,
situated in said county on Meadow Run, about
seven miles from Staunton, containing about
frst-class farms of the county, has on it brick
mansion house, Swisher barn, and good i'm
provements generally. 1t is seldom that such an
estate is put up at auction. Sale to commence at
IL O clock A. M.
Terms-Costs of sale and suit In hand, balance
in equal instalments at six, eighteen, thirty and
forty-two months, bearing interest, purchaser to
give bonds with sufficient personal security, and
title to be retained as ultimate security.
NICHO. K TROUT, zFEss
&c ID n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25

GLITTERINa TEETH.--Not only does Sozo-
DON'T impart the aohetemess OF the purest porce-
lain to the teeth but It's pofash too They glis-
ten after being brushed With it. like the inner
surface of an ocean shell, and the effect of this
peerless dentrifce is to render the enamel as
hard. and understandable adamant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
NOTICE TO consul
MERS OF DRY GOODS.
ALL RETAIL ORDERS AMOUNTING TO
$40 AND OVER DELIVERED.IN
ANY PART OF THE COUNTRY
FREE or EXPRESS CHARGES.

oes HAMILTON EASTER s. SONS.
OF BALTIMORE. MD,
In order the better to meet the wants of their re-
tail customers at distance, have established a
Sample Bureau,
and will, upon application promptly send by
mail full lines of samples of the Newest and
most Fashionable Goods, of FRENCH. EN-
GLISH and DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE,
guaranteeing at all times to sell as toor If not ut
less prices, than any house in the country:
Buying our goods from the largest and most
celebrated manufacturers in the different parts
of Europe, and importing the same by steamers
direct to Baltimore, our stock IS at all times
promptly supplied with the novelties OF the Lon
don and Paris markets
As we buy and sell only for cash, and make no
bad debts, we are able and willing to sell our
goods at FROM TEN TO FIFTEEN PER CENT. LESS
PROFIT than if we gave credit.
In sending for samples specify the Ea7d OF goods
desired We keep the best grades of every class
of goods, from the lowest to the most costly.
Orders ugsaccompanied by the cash a0an be sent
PROMPT-PAYING WHOLESALE. BUY
Frs are invited to inspect the stock in our job
bling and Package Department Address
HAMILTON EASTER & SONS,
1877, 1885, 20l and 2oS West Baltimore ST.,
-ooOS-Iv -.~s rr Baltimore. Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
Proceedings of the, Augusta Memorial AS
ISOLATION Of t'ne Confederate Dead

The Augusta NJ emorial Association met, pur-
suant to advertls sment, in the Rotnnda Of the
Augusta County, Fair Col. JAS. Fl. Skinner,
President, In tine chair
The President briefly addressed the meeting,
stating the object had Ia view in the organiza-
ton of the Association, aud earnestly urging
activity ON the part of its members and friends.
The inmates Of the previous meeting were
read and approved.
Commute was then read and with some slight
amendments adopted The Constitution as
amended will be published IL this paper at an
early day.-Ed.
Ga motion adjourned subject to the future
call Of the President and Executive Come ittee.
CHAS. d MCCOY, u.s.
Sec'y of Associan On.
n B-During the meeting an earnest APP
peal was made by Col, B. Christian 10 the
Coinmittees heretofore appointed Tor OBJ aiming
me nlbers and subscriptions, 10 be diii4 In
the work, aud to pay over from time TO time
such SUMS as they may coilecs, 10 Capt. Q. s..
Arnall. Treasurer Of the Association, ard also
to report the names OF members enrolled to
the Secretary for publication
After the nomination OF Judge Harris. ia the
Catholic Church. at late hour OF night, he was
called for and soon appeared {iike u certain 9TH
err distin guished friend OF ours upon memorable
OCCASION whether from the tom bs or not, can t
say.) and made d most graceful. appropriate and
eloquent speech in acceptance of the nominations
He gave every assurance of his fidelity TO the
party that could be asked for, and complained
that great injustice had been done him in attr-
buting to him want of sympathy with his section
in the late uncivil strife Although originally
opposed, like large majority of virginians, to
SECESSION yet from the first blast OF the buge, his
every sympathy was with our own beloved South
He was Democrat acting in concert with the
Conservatives of the State."- Winchester Sents-
7eel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
For the Spectator.

To the Conservatives of augusta
IA marciful Providence fashioned us Lolor
O. purpose that we might our principles .swal-
flerp, A KICKER UP.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
TOSH BILLINGS
ssFamiiy AiImis,ax''o

for 1S71-nrice cents.
Also Godey's, Lesle's and Demorests Maga-
zines for November, received by
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25

REAT BARGAENS.-The subscribers
VI having opened a new store room on An
gusta street, opposite the Courthouse. next door
TO Hendry Brothers, ton site OF COL Geo Bay-
Tor law ofhce) have Opened an entirely new
stock of GOODS, and Offer u full STOCK OF
GROCERIES =.
Sugar, Coffee fine Teas, Syrups. Vinegar &c
Leather of all kinds. sucn as French and Coun-
try Calf Skins, Kip Skins. Sole Leather, sc.
A general assortment of Domestic Goods. such
as Prints, Jeans, Casirets, Fulled Cloth. Cotton
l arms, and variety of other Dry Goods
Also Glassware, Woodenware Brooms. &c.
which we offer at small advance on cost. for.
cash only. r
Flour, Bacon and Meal constantly on hand
+ We respectfully solicit call from our friends
and acquaintances.
oc25-tfl N A. BAYLOR g. co.
MORE GOODS-Received every day at
1v1 the CASH STORE of f. NJ Young
Great show in Dress Goods Hosiery, Linens.
Laces, Lace Collars-some beauties WHITE
GOODS, Towels, Handkerchief shoes of the
best city make, Ribbons in variety. 80
Splendid assortment of ShaWls and Cloaks
Furs for November rf a -
DO not fail to see the stock of Black Goods in
Silk and Wool - 80 -
Mems wear to please.
Splendid bleached and brown cottons
Ladies Umbrellas, mems Umbrellas -iAJ
Gingham and Guanaco Umbrellas, all to be |
so ~ at cash value and not credit prices
Come and see about it. fsa
oc2S-2m F. NJ. YOUNG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
VIM. A. ANDERSON,
j. p. MOORE,
|, rs CO.n ofoofon arg
QOHMTgsIONER,S SALE.-Bv Writ

" of decree rendered by the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, in the case of Fauver and ais
VS.. Coffey. | will proceed on the premises, on
SATURDAY, THE 10Th DAY OF OCTOBER,
1870, to sell at public auction a desirable build
ing lot situated in the Western suburbs of the
town of Staunton, containing one-fourth of an
acre, being one of the lots recently laid off by
VIM j. Shumate, upon the following terms
So much in hand as will pay the costs Of suit
and sale. and the remainder in four equal install
ments, payable respectively in six, twelve, eigh-
teen and twenty-four months from the, date of
sale. with interest from date-the purchaser
giving bonds with approved personal security,
and the title retained as ultimate security
..ltso. l5 JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
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CoMMIssIONER's SALE az s11 80.

" liable Hotel Property in the town of Mon
terey, Va.-By virtue of decree of the Count
Court of Highland county, rendered on the 15tb
day of August 1870, in the case of Thomas p
Slayen against Robert B; Matheny, the under
signed commissioner will proceed on tn r 1Otb
DAY OF NOVEMBER NEXT, (being the Gst
day of November County Court, in the town of
Montery, on or near the premises, to sell at pnb-
lie auction to the highest bidder, that yal,IahIo
BRICK TAVERN HOUSE AND LOT now
occupied by said Robert B. Matheny, situate i.
the town of Monterey adjoining the lots of Sp-
san 5. Alexander and Nathan Winner, known
and designated in that part of said town as lot
N 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
with approved personal security for the deferred
payments, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. L.. I'll. STEPHENSON
oc-4t tta Conon;sa;onor
III nElNGS FRENCH REMEDY
IL The Gyaefenberg Pile Remedy, at
Dr.. WAYT s. BRO.'S Drug stora
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25

EIUBLIC SALE of Personal PROPERTY
will sell at public auction, at my late resi-
dence on South River on TUESDAY, the 18th
day of October, 1870. all of my farming nipple,
ments. embracing Is head of Cattle, a Cows, 6
Horses, 6 Colts, thoroughbred Durham Bull,
Wagons, Plows, Harrows, sc.
Terms of ale-Cash on all sums under $lO:
On all sums over $40 credit of six months Will
be given-the purchaser executing bonds with
approved personal security -
IL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
NOMMESsIONER'S SALE 0fIANO

" The undersigned commissioner appointed
by decree Of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, rendered on the = day of July, 1910, in
the Chancery suit of Samuel e. Coleman, trustee
VS.. McCombis widow &c, will proceed on
sota SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 1870,
on the premises, to sell at pu bic auction that
valuable tract of land, known as the
YOUNG FARM containing a fraction less than
PIP acres. situated about miles Southeast of
Staunton, midway between Thinking Spring
church and Barterbrook, adj oining the lands of
.jacob Slower. VIM. McOomb and others. This
tract OF land is of excellent quality, well water
ed, with good improvements upon it, and located
in one Of the best neighborhoods in the county.
Terms OF ale.-Enaugh cash in hand to pay
the costs of suit and sale; the residue in three
equal annual payments, the purchaser giving
bonds with approved personal security for The
deferred payments, and the title retained as uti-
mate security. g, NJ COCHRAN, Jr,
Oct44t e3d. = Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
wv Sewing Machine.

EEVEElfzSOA a. u q nS' +s -H-tf .
wv Sewing Machine.
LEXINGTON, VA, August 9Th, 1870
MrNJAMEs E. a. GIBBS, Steeles Tavern, Va.
Dear Sir Rev. w. 81. Rufner of our place,
has Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine which
cost $500, and is as good as new; he guarantees
# all in perfect order. He wants to exchange it
for a WILCOX & GIBBS machine, and is
willing to take 5000 for il and pay the differ
80 g6 -
ia Yours truly,
j. I. McCRUM.
Re rs The above is a sample Of thousands of
letters received annually by the Wilcox &
Gibbs Sewing Machine Company Would it
not be much cheaper and better for Farmers,
Mechanics and Sewing Women to purchase the
Wilcox s. Gibbs FIRST and save all the vex-
alton, time and trouble of trying to manage an
intractable machine and the expense of exchange
for good machine at last !? A word to the wise
is sufficient WOODS s. GILKEsoN, Agents for
Staunton, Va
The Wilcox IL Gibbs Sewing Ma
chime was NOT ON Exhibition at the
a4Fq Augusta County Fair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
VALUABLE FARM ron MALE

" IA a AE1 a NM FOA .SAkEs-h
" Wi, VIII offer at public sale on SATURDAY,
the 18th day of November next. a valuable tract
OF land IN Augusta county, lying on the waters
OF christians Creek about five miles from Staun-
ton and three miles from Fishersville. The farm
cohtalns so acres-5oO Of which are cleared
and mostly IN grass, and the balance good TIM
bercd land e IS
The improvements consist of 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 fne
spring in the yard. Ae % -'
II the farm is sold, will also sell about 25
Durham drill, mower, wheat fan. ! horse
rake, horses, z wagons, and harness and MANY
other things used on frst-class farm.
Terms FOR THE LAND.-$2,OOO cash the bal
se20-tds = o n pa y G pV
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
NCsU Advertisements.

Save and mend the pieces, use ''Spalding's
Cline -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25

l-By virtue of a deed dated ths 1stb ~ Wy NJ
1890, executed by George Greaver to William s
d. Baylor, in which the undersigned Marshall
Hanger has been substituted by order of the
county court of Augusta county, as trustee, I
NOVEMBER, 1870. in the town of Staunton in
front of the Courthouse, to sell to the bigbest
bidder, a valuable tract of land containing 1911
acres, more less, located in the conntv of
Augusta, adjoining the lands of Joseph T. Mitch.
ell and others, about three miles from Staunton
and about one mile South of the Ches & O. r.
Inc improvements consist OF a comfortable dwell
Terms OF sale-Cash.
MARSH ALL IT NCrD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
VALUABLE FARM FOE SALE.-T

y splendid farm belonging to the estate Oh
David LANCE, decd, will be--by mutual consent
Of ali the heirs-sold at public sale on list day
of November, 1870
s This property is situated on the Western bank
of Cowpasture river, contains 40 acres
about US acres improved, a great portion OF
which is superior bottom land. admirably adapt
e9 to grain and grass. There is also dwelling
house, stall bic, barn, and good orchard. 1t Is
within mile of Wiliamsville, where there are
two stores, a good house of worship. good mills,
saddlers shop shoe shopFblacksm NTH shop, &c.
TERMS OF SALE will be liberal For further
information address the undersigned.
VIM D. LANCE,
La. = linr Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25

NOR RENT.-The unexpired term of the
house on New street. formerly occupied by
Young s. Reese as drug store. Apply to
oc25-3t DR.. B. T. REESE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-10-25
auction Sales.


" .,ance of the last will of Moses Nel-
y Pon,J will sell at auction, on 3 Oatuluay'
tIa i2tb day of November next, at - room
the izsf fr u Of g. NJ Cushing's auction room.
NJ IN Gnrrt. house the lot lately occqpe1 3y
near tIe NolIons and conveyed TO him by d. l.
the Sslu ~ "a mifa bv deed dated May L, looo.L
BagDy anu s;ruated in the Northern part OF tne
ms ios {, Sfo,nton ON Augusta street,
town % Ser Trotter Cooper and others. AS oe
Inc iot1 =, .h decd referred to, it eXtenos from
scripee. a+raet on the East to the mddle oI tn9
40 9ha West having front OF pores a1o
e9eGn ", and rear line of poles, "a ieet anu
=, the length of the lot being a9oue 10 18th
~ ;n,,,rovements consist OF small houso !" -'''
saveral rooms. and stable. = IN
NTerrns-One third of the tpur enase iHoney a.,
civ months one-third in nine months INCL 81
nd the remainder in two years ron H. H. tba
sale-all the paynents bearing lntereI,s' 1orsod
IS rat ma vment a n Negotiable note, wen ttIo ~
interest added will be required ana tne .s,U
the propertv will be retained as ultI4aIo
= oa18-tds - JOS. A. WADDELL, EN- VI
COMMISSIONERS SAlE.-under
4 1acree of the Circuit Court of Augusta c9ul-
~ rendered in the cause of Il. Turk against ooli-
~ ~ an Golladay's heirs, will proceed on tne
nrsmises on Saturday the 10Th day OF ovemper
next. to sell at public sale to the highest olao1r'
a lot of land containing about one acre, auJoiin5
r Martin and others. and situated III saiu
county, formerly occupied by j. e. meek as
blacksmith shop, &c. o;,htoo,,
Terms-On a credit of six, twelve anu gig n1een
months. equal instalments, bearing interest, pur,
chaser to give bond and sufficient security, ana
NICHO. K. TROUT,
80 II $500. 10 Commissioners
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-10-13
Wbit:ulIall,rpr,. a,

FREER.-Dled at SummervIlie, S. c. Septem.
fber 80, 1870, CLEL1A L., beloved wife OF E. Marion
Freer, ST., in the forty y-second year Of her age.
The subject OF this notice was the daughter OF
lone who VIII be remembered by those who once
4worshtpped In the quaint ante-revolutiouary
church OF James Island, as having so long, with
! rlch meodious voice. led the song of praise In
that venerable sanctuary. Trained in CHILDHOOD
under the influence OF the Gospel, she early pro-
Ifessed her fatthin the Saviour, laying the open.
ling flower OF lovely. womanhood, fresh with the
dew OF morning, willing offering upon His altar
1The pledge thus given at the threshold or life was
Through Grace, subsequently redeemed. Receiving
with patience the baptism Of suffering by which the
|Ohrstan soul Is perfected for glory, and quietly
land steadily dscharglnE the several duties ofher
station, she Illustrated the religion she had pro-
|fessed by the light Of o living example, and ati
|tracted TO herself the esteem OF all who knew
!her. Suddenly called, in the midst OF lire's du,
|ties, to face the last enemy, she lay down to die
Expressing her Willingness to depart, and saying,
|'I am going to the place OF rest,u By this death
Ia loving wife has ceased her. earthly ministry,
and four little ones-.the youngest beginning life
where hers endedare left to mourn the loss OF q
mothers sheltering arms. TITS the; living who
lie; ,tIs the dead in Christ wh1 live; for voice
from Heaven has proclaimed "Write-bles3ed
are the dead who die in the Lordp'.t. :G!::.ie
- = '5G .Ga!-s'ali;. "a. :tj.i' :; J..ItGa;,
wILSON.-Dled, on the 1eth September, 1870,
at Kiawah. Island. after brief illness OF tW6
days ISAAC B: WILSON, Jr., In the. 26th year of
HIS dye. . CtL - u =. -:.lr.! , =, - 'Dlc,