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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20
AND SALE I'M SPRING HILL.-


"a 1852 RAILROAD, k0CKBRIDGE Co. E" a
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
ROckbridge county, pronounced Sept. 15th 1869
in the cause in said Court pending, in which Ca
ry SCOTS administrator is plaintiff, and Cary
SCOTS heirs ct al are defendants, the undersign-
ed as special commissioners by said decree for
the purpose appointed, will, on
SATURDAY, THE 1sT DAY OF OCTOBER.
1870, at II o'clock, NJ, on the premises proceed
to sell the large and valuable tract of land OF
which the late Cary Scott died seized, lying i'm
mediately upon the Chesapeake Il Ohio r f.,
two miles from Goshen Depot in Rockbrdge
county, adjoining the lands of Nancy Farrow,
and others, and containing by estimation 9I5i
acres. This tract comprises hundreds of acres
of timbered woodland, considerable proportion
of which is susceptible of cultivation, and lying
as it does Immediately upon one of the great
thoroughfares of the State presents attractive
inducements to persons desiring to make prof
liable investment, or to engage in the wood or
lumber business. The tract is susceptible OF d.
vision into or smaller tracts and will be
sold as a whole or in parcels, as may be most in
accordance with the wishes of purchasers, and
the interests of the estate. Sale peremptory.
TERMS OF SALE Cash in hand sufficient to de-
fray the expenses of sale, and for the residue.
bonds of the purchaser. with good personal Sc
curlty, for equal amounts, payable at six, twelve
eighteen and twenty-tOur months. with interest
from date, the title being retained as ultimate
security. W. A ANDERSON,
j. P. MOORE. aEA
capte tide commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20

Napoleon, it would seem, is having 'good
time of it as prisoner of King William
Attended by two physicians, sixteen officers
and forty servants, his physical wants are pref
ty well looked after. He is also surrounded By
his personal friends, who vie with one another
in their attentions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20

The recent elections at the North show that
the Democrats are not only holding their own.
but gaining On the popular vote They are
nobly contending for the just rights of the
States, and for better administration of the
Government, and do not give up, or slacken
their efforts, because of the present power of
the Radical partv.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20

The Fredericksburg News tells the story of
young lady visiting Mount Vernon, who wept
SO freely at the ice house, mi,taking it for the
tomb Ut Washington, that when she got to the
real place, she could not shed a tear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20

DEATH OF A MINISTER. L. Hunter.
OF the Virginia Conference, Methodist Episco-
pal Church South, died at his home near Em-
maus, In Bedford county, on Saturday morn
ing the 10Th inst. He was in charge of the
Bedford Circuit, and his disease was dropsy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20

oonn Johuson, one oi he TWO thieves who
stole Two hvrses from Absalom Kniner E-o
OF THIS couniy, a lev weeks slnce, Wa couyio, I'd
IN Il chmond on Friday We, K, and sentenced "a
the penltentiary for five Years.
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sent6-td


4 EDANON VMAtc sulphur springs
IL at public auction. = By virtue of a decree
OF the Circuit Court of Augusta county, entered
on the 18th day of June, 1870. in the case OF
Bowman Us. Coleman, &c, - therein depending,
the undersigned Commissioners, appointed by
said decree. will proceed, in front of the Court
house OF Augusta county. in the town of Staun-
ton, Va !, on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1870,
at II clock M. to SELL by way of public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder. the Lebanon W hlte
Sulphur Springs property. This property lies
in the county of Augusta, 10 miles North OF
Staunton, on the Big Calfpasture River, and on
the Harrison burg and Warm Springs Turnpike.
at the crossing of the Staunton and Park ersburg
Turnpike, and is, also upon the line of the
Railroad, Incorporated by the Legislature OF
Virginia. at the late session. to run from Harri-
sonburg to Covington. This property contains
2.I03 acres. of which about 200 acres are
cleared, and in cultivation or grass, and the resi-
due in timber The Sui phur water is very cele-
DRAFTED for It's curative properties. The improve
ments consist of a Tavern house. Stable, Barn
and other Out houses
Persons desiring to examine the property, with
reference to purchasing vii apply to either al
the undersigned or to VIM, H. Greincr, the ten
ant of the property. s7I
TERMS OF SALE Enough in hand in Cash,
to pay costs of suit and sae and the residue upon
q, IL and 80 months, in equal instalments, for
which bonds. with good personal security, will
be required, bearing interest from date.
r.t- Ii NJ BELL,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20

Hon. Ben Wood, of New York, is investing
largely in Virginia lands He owns $40. 600 IN
one OF the tideWater counties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20

GENEROUS DONATION. w w. Corcorap.
Eq. The we'll known banker of Washington
city, has presented to the University of Vir-
GINA, an per cent bond for ST. 0OO one OF
thirty which the University issued in 1866 to
enable it to establish the Chair of Agriculture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20

FATAL ACCIDENT Mr. Thomas Elliott was
killed near Holston Furnace, Washington Co.,
few days since, by the falling in of the roof
of his corn crib, while he was engaged inside,
Ia weighing corn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20

The Electoral College of France has been
called to meet on October 10th, to choose mem
bers of Constitutional Assembly, agreeably to
the law of the Republic of 1913.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20

GALE OF LAND.-In pursuance of a de.
y cree Of the Circuit Court of Augusta coun.
ty, in the case of Samuel Mines heirs against
David Mines and others, will proceed upon the
premises, near William Airheart's in said coun-
ty, on Wednesday. the 2lst day of September,
1870, to sell at public sale to the highest bidder
small tract of land adjoining said Airheart,
about two acres cleared and the residue heavily
timbered--no buildings upon the property-up-
on the following terms: Enough in band to pay
expenses of sale and suit, and the residue in three
annual instaiments with interest from the day
of sale, and the title retained as ultimate security,
the purchaser giving bonds with satisfactory Sc
curity. Sale at IL O. clock, A NJ efetSaa :
g .l9aEl THOMAS S. COALTER,
auS-tds Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20
~ . ~ BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN,
aug30-tds -sj Commissioners
rgyRUsT SALE OF LANE. Under a

L deed executed to ME by Sapuel Rife and
the premises on Friday. the BIRD day of Sep
TENDER next to sell at public sale to the highest
bidder, parcel of land in the county of Au-
gusta on the main road leading from Staunton to
Mt Solon about two miles from Spring Hill,
1t has on it dwelling house and shop, and is a
good stand for blacksmith or other neighbo
hood mechanic.
Terms-Costs of sale in hand, balance in equal
instalments at one, two and three years, bearing
interest, to be secured by personal security and
vendors lien. The title is believed to be good
but 1 will convey only such as is vested in me-
Sale at lO4 O. clock A. NJ.
au23-td =. NICHO. 4. TROIIT Trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20
NEOhGE BA LUX, TT
au23-tds Com niissioners.
MI In m N X EIE L., -, ,...---

AND IN MARKET.-In pursuance of
IL decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
made in cause of Peaco's heirs VS.. Peacos wild
ow, &C., l will proceed on the premises on
Thursday, the 22nd day of September next, to
sell at public sale, ALL or so much of the tract of
land belonging to Peter H. Edison, purchased of
Samuel Peaco,s heirs, as may be necessary to
pay unsatisfed purchase money due thereon
The whole tract contains about HI acres of
valuable land, and is situated near West View
in said county. -.r..i IS (, y"
Ierms-Costs OF sale in hand balance in equal
instalments at six, twelve and eigbteen montha'
purchaser to give bond with good security. and
title to be retained as additional security.
@ozo-ot n. K. TROUT, Com'r.
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auction Safes.


commissioners a. Administrators
7 Sssie.-For the purpose Of settling and clo-
sing the estate of the late Joseph kayser, de-
ceased We wE rs commissioners appointed by
decree the Circus. Court of Aiicghany cOun-
w. entered at Us Ayr term 1863 in the suit of
kavaer aud others against nayser, proceed on
the l.,tn da uE October next 1870 90 the Prem
isez 20 eli nj public auction t., the highest bid
der tbs. vaiuable tr:cl of land of which the said
kayser died sez and possessed. situate on
.Jacssons River. immediately below Clifton
Forge in the counties of Allegheny and Bote
tourt within one mile of Clifton Forge Depot,
on the Chesapeake IL Ohio Railroad and on the
line of the James River and ksnawha Canal
The tract is considered one of the most valua-
bic in the county of Allegheny contains about
$50 acres--near 800 of which are cleared and
in cultivation, about 140 acres of frSt-class river
bottom Is or so acres of meadow, and suitable
land for much more; the balance Is In timber,
and o portion of 1t very heavily timbered.
The land is we'll adapted to the growth of
wheat. corn, rye. oats and tobacco.
There is bank of IRON ore on the land which
has been partially opened and worked; and it is
believed will prove to be extensive and valuable.
The improvements are a large and commodi-
Gus brick dwelling house, with number of cab
ms in the yard, large barn, stable, corn-crib,
lce-house and other Out-buildings, all in good
condition, an orchard of select fruits, with an
abundant supply of the very best water.
TERMs-An amount in cash sufficient to pay
costs of suit and sale. One-third of the residue
in cash and the balance in three equal payments
of one, two and three years, bearing interest
from the day of sale, bonds TO be secured by per-
sonal security and the legal title retained until
the last one is paid.
The property will be shown by one of the COM
missioners residing on the premises.
SHOULD the land be sold, Immediately thereaf-
ter we will administrators OF the said Kayser,
sell atpnblc auction the personal property of
the same, consisting of horses, cattle, sheep,
hogs, farming implements. household and kitch-
en- furniture, grain, hay, &C., upon a credit of
80 days on all sums over $40, negotiable notes
we'll endorsed that sum and under, cash will be
required. VIM KAYSER,
4 sep6 ids g. 5. AYSER,
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FHOR SALE Valuable ProDerfy. A

LHOR SALE Valuable Property. As
a executors of John Churchman, decd, we
will proceed at his late residence six miles from
StauntOn, on e.
DNESDAY. SEPTEM Der 18th 1870,
TO sell at pubic auction to the highest bidder all
the Personal Properly LETT by sald dacedent,
comprised in part Of
q HORSES AND COLTS, II MICH COWS,
70 FAT CATTLE, 80 other CATTLE, y
30 HOGS.
tAO BUSHELS OF MEaCHANTABLE WHEAT. I500
BUSHELS OF OATS 80 BUSHELS OF ORCHARD
GRASS SEED. go BARRELS OF EXTRA
FL,UR. 1850 TONS OF HAY,
zoo bushels of CORN--to be delivered when
gathered Carriage, l Buggy, and Harness tor
same. wagons, two horse wagon, | Cart, Pol
ner Threshing Machine, wheat Fan, | wheat
Drill. Mccormick mower and reaper combined,
Al Interest OF one-ha.f in mower did g.eanor,
Smiths hay Press. cider press and Il large va
riety of agricultural implements, household and
kitchen furniture. lot of plank and shingles,
and great quantity of other articles too tedious
10 mention.
TermS-All sums of ten dollars and under. in
hand over that sum six months credit or bonds
with good personal security.
Sale to commence at 9 O'Clock, A. NJ.
-, .r-s VINCENT CHURCHnAN
JOHN 5. CHURCHMAN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20

Il HOUSE in the town of Staunton.-As trus-
tee in deed of trust executed by g. c. Yeakle
and wife, on the 10th day of July, 1863 SHALL
on Thursday, the 20th day of October next, pro-
coed, in front of the premises. to sell at public
auction, that valuable BRICK STOREHOUSE,
situated on the West side of New street in the
town of Staunton. adjoining the property of
Robert Cowan on the South, ard Q. 7. Cochran
on the North, and now occupied by DR.. B p.
Reese d Co., as drug store.
This property will be sold subject to lien of
the Staunton Building Association for $780-the
monthly payment upon which amounts to Sla.9O.
Terms One-fourth of the purchase money and
the costs of sale in hand, and the balance in six
twelve and eighteen months, with interest from
date, the purchaser executing his bonds for the
deferred iiistaIlments with approved security,
and the title retained ultimate security.
The title to this property is believed to be I'M
exceptionable, but will convey only such as is
vested in me as trustee.
se2o-tds DAVID FULTZ, trustee.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-I
will offer at public sale, on SATU RDAY,
the 18th day of November next a valuable tract
of land in Augusta county, lying on the waters
of Christians Greek about five miles from Staun-
ton and three miles from Fishersvilie. The farm
contains 42O acreS-3CO of which are cleared
and mostly IN grass, and the balance good tim
bered land.
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 fine
spring in the yard.
Ii the farm is sold I will also sell about Is
head of cattle-l0 of which are thoroughbred
Durham drill, | mower. wheat fan, | horse
rake, horses, wagons. and harness and many
other things used on a frst-class farm
TERMS FOR THE LAND.-$2,0 600 cash the bal
ance credit of five or ten years. with inter
est. For the personal property, 6 months, credit.
se20-tds T. BAGBY.
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% a case tried before Judge Carson invol.
@na the validity Of he Homestead Law, tina
Judge Decided thar the Homestead Law in il,
resGos .ecIye Operation ,mpar~ the obllgatiao
tutiOn Of III Unifed States
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20
NcaO AdUtaserenaents.


Inthe Clerks Office
of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia.
at the Cou.t-house of Augusta county at Staun-
ton, On the 18th day of september. 1870
D. Woods Ell lott and Bette D.
his wife, Peter H Craven and
Willie M his wife. Moliie L. APPELLANT,
George and Kafe'' George,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20
HE DROUGHT IN VIRGINIA. The complaint

HE DROUGHT IN VIRGINIA The complaint
is general from Eastern Virginia, and especial
" from the fidewatcr region, of excessive
drought. Around Richmond the gardens are
burnt up and fall vege ahles have almost dis
appeared from market The Richmond Wing,
however, learns that, notwi' hsanding the
drought, the corn crop above tidewater is a
pretty fair one. and the tobacco. which requires
less rain. is very fac in some districts In con-
sequence of the injury done to vegetation by
the drought the Virgin Hor'icultu al Sucie-
ty will hold no exhibition this fall
We are indebted to Col j E Stewart, late
~ Editor of the Valley Courier for copy of a
long letter written by Prof Maury to the rail-
road opening at Front Royal-in which he
maintains, in regard TO the Shenandoah Val
ley railroad that there is no other line of roads
either in esse or posse that will bring the re-
note South and Sou Invest corners in such di-
rec aud Immediate connection with it capital
ana the three grea' cities of export and m-
tort Baltimore Philadelphia aid New York
H. ease tried before Judge Carson inyol-
eing the validity Of he Homestead Law. tha
T. 4 l. 4 =,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-20

Tucker G Georg. in his own
right and as administrator of Luz
ther III George, deceased, E A.
|liiil and Emma + has wife APPEL,
tieorge l.. PeS ton John l. G. en-
an, Receiver, &c, William T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-26
GEORGETOWN.

BOSTON STPAMsH1P.-The steamship Prone.
thrs, Capt r.. n. KY Their, reached Hartluy's
wb9rf yesterday, and to-day is taking i'm cargo
including about 200 barrels or flour for Boston
IL is expected that she will finish loading II,
Torrow morning, and depart on her first trip
Tor Boston at out noon.
TIE CANAL.-Business in unloading c,al
boats from Cumberland continues quite brisk
but there is a scarcity of coastwse vessels and
consequently the docks are rapidly filing nm
with the "biack diamonds" the cargo price of
which is still Si.25aS45O per ton for run OF mine
TRIAL TRIP.-The new steam packet "Eure-
ka, Capt. Phil. Craig, designed to navigate the
canal, started this morning on trial trip as far
as the Great Falls, having on board q select
party OF ladies' and gentlemen, but, on acc1unt
OF the accident of which the particulars are
given elsewhere, returned in few hours.
For NoRFoLK.-The Lady of the Lake de-
palted az neon today on her regular trip to
Norfolk, carrying full back freight.
MERCHANTs' EXCHANGR.-'Chanre openei
this morning &ith good attendance, and lively
request for prime and choice lots of red wheat
The offerings comprised 100 bushels, with sales
OF 200 bushels good, at sl.4I 400 bushels prime
at Sl.614; and 600 bushels choice, at 81 65 Z .
Two thousand bushels were withdrawn, there
being difference in the views OF buyer and
seller.
GRAND LARCRNy.-A colored woman, named
Edith Wayne, employed as a servant at the res
idence OF Mr.. John 4. Case, on Bridge street
was arrested by officer Brown on a charge OF
grand larceny. 1t appears that the woman has
only been employed by Mr.. Case for about a
week, during which time she succeeded i'm alb
stracting from the house ladies' wearing apparel
TO the amount o. about $40. The officer recov-
cred about Sl00 worth Of the stolen propei "
and the accused was taken to the Police Cour,
Ior a hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-26

FoREwARgED FoREARMBp.--In all large
cities, corporations are gotten up for the e.
press purpose Of swtndling; then again there
ere others which commence operations with the
understanding among its members that IL they
are successful they will continue on; il not they
"put up the blinds" Ii Is but few years since
several fire insurance companies robbed the
people OF millions of dollars, and then disap-
peared. We doubt very much if this class of
operators have worked the field of Life Insur-
ance 10 so great an extent. But any person who
has given the subject much reflection must have
arrived at the conclusion that many of our Life
Companies are organized and conducted on a
system that Is erroneous. AS journalist we do
not see ft at this timc to point out the weak cor
porations; 1t is rather our pleasure to speak i'm
commend ltory terms OF one which we consider
sound and conducted on principles that guaran-
tee the greatest protection to its patrons.
The Registry System as founded by Mr. n. ID.
Morgan. President OF the North American Life
Insurance Company of New York, is the Sheet
Anchor in Life Insurance. By it the policy
holder is sccureii ON injury, no matter what
calamity may beam the company. Under tn :
syst I'm the actual value is made and the money
daPo tied with the Comptroller, and there IT ,r
the State sumes the resp onsibility for the
company, thus making the policy as valid and
good as a Government Bond. At the present
n'omert the Company has deposited at Alb any
over 81 ,G3l Geo. and they are increasing at the
rate of JO000 per month. This feature alone
is sufficient recommendation for the North
America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-26
ALEXANDRIA.

The Gazette Of Saturday evening has the fol
lowing items:
ARREST OF A HORSE THrrr.-Mr. W. Ii. Rob-
in-on, OF Georgetown, day or two since recov-
cred valuable horse that had been stolen from
him some time ago. On Thursday man named
John Webzet, who says he is q farmer In Alex
arraIgned before q magistrate in this county
ana gave bond for his appearance yesterday,
but not appearing at the appointed time. infor,
s ae9n was conveyed to the authorities OF
rested In that city. taken to the station Louise.
and constable from alexandria being present
was placed in his charge.
MAD HoG.IOn the 9th of last month, dog
supposed TO be mad bit several dogs near the
circus then exhibiting here, and hog belong
ing to Mrs. Crump, in the northwestern section
OF the city: The dog, and those it bit, were
this morning, when it, too, showed unmist Aka
BILE signs Of madness, foaming ut the mouth and
Swapping at everything that came in its reach.
VmSer webb. sno happened 10 be In the neigh
ESCAPED From raEwoRIHousp-AIlth the in
mates OF the workhouse escaped i.om that pri-
SON lest night. One or them, Edward Meades
chmbed up the window bars TO the ceiling, and.
by pulling down the latbs and pie stering aud
forcing up the flooring, made a boIe through
which they all emerged, and descending the
steps without any further difficulty reg lined
their freedom. They are all still at large.
fIGHr.-Psssenge' from Lcesburg this morn
ing report that, In a rencountre which occurred
in that town last night, Mr.. k: M. Bently was
knocked down by Mr.. John Hsmmerly. Bush
ness affairs, il Is said, were the cclsion OF the
difficulty. -
CHURCH RoBBKRs-Tbe two men arrested In
this county for robbing st. Johns Church, and
other churches IN the neigh bOrhood, were tried
at Fairfax Courthouse Oh Wednesday, and SEN
tenced-one to imprisonInef.t in the county jai
for six months, and the other to the penitsniia :,
for four years. 2 f.ssl.I. + q FH,ETfsiFI n :,
DANAesD.-The steamer Express while
backing ont OF her berth this morning on her
way 10 Baltimore ran fouiof the Wsshiuytor
had some OF her stern works Knocked on. :
CoRorHR APPoISTED.-The Governor has
appointed Mr.. Samuel Beach coroner OF TIL,