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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

SUNDAY SCHooLS.-The Lutheran School had
their annual Christmas Tree for the Sunday
School, on last Saturday evening at o'clock.
The tree very handsomely decorated, and
the pupils were all delighted with the beautiful
gifts present ed to them.
The Southeran M. E., School held their annu-
al Christmas Tree in the church, on last Saturday
night. The exercises were opened with appro-
pirate services and just before the distribution
of presents the School sang Christmas chorus
called Christmas Bells" The church and tree
were most handsomely decorated and the entire
school and large audience of parents and friends
all seemed perfectly delighted with the exerci-
ses
The Presbyterian School held their annual
celebratio on Saturday night. A fine address
was delivered by Gen. Echols, and number of
handsome gifts were presented to various pupils
of the different classes.
The Episcopal School will hold their annual
celebration on next Thursday evening.
TERRIBLE FIRE IN HARRIsoNBURG.-We re-
gret to learn that terrible fire occurred in Har-
risonburg, on last Sunday iChristnas) morning
at o'clock. The fire originated in the old tav-
ern building. and before the flames could De ar
rested, every building on the block, except Nor
gan Switzer's dwelling. were consumed. The
First National Bank, Heller's liquor store, M ar
quis s. Kelly's work shop, j. L. Siberts office,
BENZ. Longs corner store, B. s. Vanpelt's bar
room, George Messersmith's confectionery and
dwelling, Mrs. I. ]. Cofman's dwelling, Mr..
sSWitzer's clothing store, Wellman's barber shop,
several law offices, Heller s. Brothers dry goods
store, Luptons clothing store, Mr. Switzer's sta
bile and Nelson Andrews livery stable were all
total loss.
We have not learned to what extent these
buildings were insured or what the various loss
es are estimated at, but presume the combined
losses will reach, at the lowest calculation $500.
600. The American Hotel, opposite the Bank
building was considerably damaged, although
not destroyed.
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COMMISSIONERS NOT 4 C E.-To
u Robert Lacy, Sheriff of Campbell county,
and as such administrator of w. w. Gibbs. de-
ceased, plaintiff, and John 81. Steele and A. FL.
FL. Stuart, his trustee, defendants to the suit of
Gibbs u.s. Steele and ais, in the Circuit Court of
Augusta, in Chancery, and all concerned as
creditors of said Steele
Take notice, that on the 4th day of February.
1871, at my Office in Staunton, shall proceed to
execute an Order of Reference in said cause re-
quiring me to ascertain and report:
1st The amount of the trust fund, principal
and interest, subject to the control of Defendant
Stuart.
End, The debts of Defendant Steele properly
chargeable on said fund.
At which time the creditors are required to
file the evidence of such their claims.
Given under my hand as Commissioner of said
Court, this 9Th day of December. 1870.
de134w THOMAS D. RANSOM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-12-27

FALL AND WINTER GOODS
comprising
Dress Goods of all the new styles; Plaids in
great variety black Alpacas very superior, all
grades; bleached and brown cottons, sheetings,
tickings, ginghams, fannels, opera fannels all
colors, Empress Cloths, merinos, sash ribbons,
velvets velveteens, large assortment of carpets,
oil cloths, mats and rugs, 800 pairs of ladies'
shoes, &c, all of which offer at prices in COM
potion with any ''cash'' store in the Valley.
Call and examine for yourselves.
oc1S ACKERMAN & co
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Legal Notices.


nISSOL UTION.-Th co-partnership
IL heretofore existing be-
tween John Donovan s. John OToole was, by
mutual consent, on the 9th of December, dis
solved.
John O'Toole will settle with the creditors and
debtors of the former firm, and will continue In
sole charge of the business.
aoa JOHN DONOVAN,
de2O-3t JOHN OTOOLE.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.-In pur-
u suance of decretal order of the Circuit
Court of Bath county, pronounced on the l4th
day of October, 1870, in cause therein depend
ing, on the Chancery side thereof, in which
Samuel G. Kerr. admir- of VIM. Kerr, deceased,
is plaintiff, and Townley B. Cauthorn, James B.
Moore, Jr., John M. Bratton, Claiborne r. Ma
son, James L.. Bratton, Andrew Bratton, ST.,
George W. McDannald, Charles r. McDannald
and Alex. III. Sitlington are defendants, shall,
as Special Commissioner therein named. pro-
coed as directed by said decree, on Thursday,
the 9Th day of January, 1871, at the law office of
Messrs. Terrill g. McAllister, Ito ascertain and
state in addition to the plaintiffs lien all other
liens. whether by judgment or otherwise, upon
the said Cauthorn's real estate in the Bill men
toned their several dates and priorilies, and al
soto ascertain the annual value of the lands in
the Bill mentioned, and the value of the defen-
dant Cauthorn's Life Estate in the lands held
by him in right of his wife, and the fee simple
value OF the one hundred acre tract, and the
state of the title to said lands together with such
matters as may be deemed pertinent by me or
required by any of the parties to be stated"
- VIM M. MCALLISTER,
dec13Aw Snecial Commissioners
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VIRGINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks
Y office Of the Circuit Court of Highland coun-
ty, on Monday, the 5th day of December, 1870,
Samuel j. Hiner who sues for the use and benz
eft of AdamlStephenson, administrator of WASH
ington Stephenson, deceased, Plaintiff
sos p 81 AGAINST
Jared d. Erwin and John Bird, General Receiv-
er of the Circuit Court of Highland county,
Defen daEts.. ..............IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to recover against the
defendant, Jared d. Erwin, $24.10, with legal
interest thereon from the 18th day of March,
1856 till paid and to attach the estate, debts and
effects belonging to the defendant, Jared d. En-
win in the hands of the defendant, John Bird,
General Receiver, &C., to satisfy the same. And
it appearing from satisfactory evidence that the
said defendant, Jared d. Erwin, is not resi-
dent of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that
he do appear here within one month after due
publication hereof and do what is necessary to
protect his interest. A copy-teste.
dec13-4w j. G. MATTHEW, Clerk.
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m- BEAR IN M1ND.-wHEN THE

@- BEAR IN MIND.-WAEN THE
disease has undermined the health, and the ply
slcal system has become Frustrated, a stimulant
that Will not only strengthen, but remove the
cause, should be Immediately resorted to. Men
tai distress is also fruitful source Of the break.
Ing down OF the constitution, and the rayages Of
this enemy to health are truly alarming. For all
such maladIes HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BIT
TIERS have been found unsurpassed. BY acting
directly upon the digestive organs, they remove
the heavy, disagreeahle feeling after eating, SO
often complained OF by persons OF a delicate
temperament. AS soon as digestion is restored,
the patient finds his strength increasing, and his
general health improved.
Thousands OF persons certify that 1t may be
relied OIL In all cases OF weakness or nervous
debility attendant upon sedentary habits. The
generality or Bitters are so dissgreeable to the
taste that they are Objectionable to weak
stomach. This Is not the case with H0stetter's
Bitters, which will be found mild and extremely
pleasant BslsamIc plants, barEs and roots con-
tribute their restorative juices to render 1t sooth
ing and strengthening Its basis Is the only pure
stImulant which has ever been produced, con-
tanning no fusll oil, or any other deleterous ele-
ment. 1.-THE most careful and skilful chemists
have analyzed the BItters, and pronounce them
harmless This Is scientific testimony; but the
testimony Of the hundreds Of thousands who
have experienced the preventive and curative
effects Of the Great Vegetable Tonic and Altera-
tive of modern times is still more conclusive. In
Fever and Ague, Dyspepsia, Billousness, Nervous
Complaints Chronic Complaints and General De-
bty, 1t Is as nearly infalible as anything In this
fallibe world can be. octl-D&C8
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m- A WELCOME DISH AT TIL

m- A WELCOME DISH AT THE
TABLE, AND AT THE COUCH OF THE INVA-
LlD.-The countless ways in which the SEA
MOSS FARINE may be utilized In cookery, the
immense number Of dlshes-some plain and SIM
pie, others OF the most delicate and delicious na
ture-to which it lmparts not only all that Is desir
able in quality, but wonderful Increase OF guam
tlty, are among Its strongest recommendations.
There is no kind OF farI1aceous preparations, no
kind Of soup or gravy in which 1t may not be
used to advantage; and the blanc mango, pud-
dings, custards, creams, jellles gruels, &C., made
from Itare not only unsurpassed. but, In our opn-
ion, unequalled. Iuvalids whose stomachs are so
sensitive as to reject all ordinary preparations
for the sick-room, find no difficulty In retaining
and digesting the light and nourishing food OF
which this article forms the basis.
On the score OF economy, the SEA MOSS
FARlNE Is certainly infinitely preferable to any
of the starches, farInas, gelatnes, &C., made
from rhe cereals or from maize. We are assured
that package Of It, costing only twenty five cents
will produce no less than sixteen quarts Of blanc
mango, jelly, custard, or Moss Farlne Cream.
The quantity seems almost incredible, but the
statement is made on good culinary authority,
and our readers can easily test its accuracy for
themselves. oct3-mw mwf3D4c
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Later dispatches from Virginia modify, in a
very material degree, the sad report which
was published yesterday in regard to the sud-
den illness of the great Southern chieftain.
We now have the gratifying information that
General Lee has not suffered from any symp-
tom of apoplexy or paralysis, but merely from
torpor, the result of unusual fatigue in his pro-
fessional capacity and participation in an ex-
citing meeting of the vestry of the Episcopal
Church. He has not been deprived Of the use
ofhis bodily power, and is able to speak as oc-
clsion requires. His speedy restoration is
confidently predicted by his physicians. This
assurance will remove mountain Of sorrow
created by the first dispatch.
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THE 0RINGEBURG LIND CASE.
A Card from Mr.. Jamison.
BRANcHvrLLE, October 8.
TO THE EDITOR OF TIE NEWS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS.
The certificates of Judge Andrews, publish
ed in your paper of September 30th, if left un-
answered. would imply that he was a sinless
martyr to the cause Of Radicalism, and that
had furnished you, maliciously or otherwise,
with an incorrect statement in asserting that
he, T. C. Andrews, probate judge and deputy
land commissioner, had bought lands for sGOe
and executed titles therefor for $1,000. The
fact of Andrews having so acted, was as bald
In this community as the light of day. and 1t
was only to add lustre to the already emilia
zoned shield of Radicalism (the badge and
synonym of villany,) that 1 attached
Mr. Andrew,'s name and deeds to the
roll where it can justly hold place for
dupliclty and wrong-doing. Had the i'm
maculate Judge Andrews been silent, then
his little self had been saved publicity; but
since he has seen fit openly to reftlte my state
ment, and asperse me with falsehood, will
show up this one of the '.Ali Baoa" fraternity,
and respectfully commend to your readers the
following certificates, which show the cunning
of the Judge In paying $1,000, but conditionally
that the half of it should be returned; and it is
to be regretted that Mr.. Collier should give
certificate which severely questions his sense
of right, in stating that he did receive $1,000
from Andrews, but at the same time neglect
ing to state that he returned the half to An
drews as per previous agreement. Bat let the
matter go with the charitable conviction
"Hunna,a,ln est errare' and Radicals BY intui-
tion. S. G. JAMIsoN.
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Opening OF the Educational Season.
rFRox oUa own CORRESPONDENT

[FRoM OUR owS CORRESPONDENT
COLUMBIA, October 3.
The Reform meeting to-day was well attend
ed by citizens from the country. Governor
Vance failed to come up to time; and the
speaking was, in consequence, limited to the
other speaker nounced-Colonel James N.
Baxter, Of Newberry.
Mr.. Pelham, of the Guardian, presided, and
Arthur c. Moore, Esq, acted as secretary; and
the meeting was held in the courthouse.
Colonel Baxter's speech was able, temperate
and earnest We have had few more telling
speeches delivered to our citizens during the
campaign. Free from all rhetorical loarish,
there was an earnestness and directuess that
went hore to his hearers.
Representative Purvis made an interruption,
was answered, and subsidized.
at the close OF Colonel Baxter's speech, a
colored citizen moved that Representative
Puryls have hearing. This was not agreed
to, and appears to have beca :cade with {
view TO create diversion in his favor-to
create q prejudice by having it not agreed to
The first Monday in October is the grand day
OF opening for almost all the schools, acade'
mics, and other institutions OF learning III Co
lumbia. As the first week is usnali y consum-
ed In organizing the classes, details are re-
served for few days. The State University
opens with less than the usual gossip about
negroes about to enter. Our colored citizens
seem to have arrived at the conclusion that
their application for admission would work no
advantage to them, and might do injury to the
institution.
The general condition OF the city schools
seems to be decidedly better than at any o.
teber since the war. if we may venture tc
judge from the indications Of to. days turnout
of students.
Sales-day turned out nothing noteworthy.
CoRSArR
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@ TO ARCHITECTS AND CON:

~ TO ARCHITECTS AND CON-
TRACTORs.-Estimates will be received up to
the goth Of October for the building OF q Masonic
Temple, in rear Of the present Hall. on Went
worth street, according to the plans and specin-
cations in the ONCE Of the Grand Secretary.
The Committee reserves the right to accept any.
estimate, although not the lowest.
The contractor will be required to give bond,
with approved sureties, for the faithful perform
ance OF the contract.
Additional plans and specifications, with esti-
mates for the erection OF a building In rear OF
the present Hall, on Wentworth street, will be
received by the Committee up to the goth Of
October. As soon thereafter as practicable, the
Committee Will decide upon the plan and allot:
the contract.
All plans and estimates must be delivered to
the Grand Secretary.
ANY further information needed can be had on
application to the Committee.
JAMES CONNER, Grand Master,
And Chairman Of Building Committee.
gep1Q-6mWf6
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ITEMs FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, October 4.
The Increase in the sale Of postage stamp;
this year over last year has amounted to 9
million and half dollars.
There was Cabinet meeting to-day, but no
thing important transpired.
An order OF the court has been issued con
signing Mrs. E. A. Pollard to the insane asy
lum.
Persons having used blank receipts with the
revenue stamp Of two cents thereon, the tax
on which was repealed by the act OF July l.
1870, upon returning them to the revenue
Office, Tree of expense, may receive other
stamps of equal value for which they have
uapI
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H. O'CAIN.

thereby certify that in speech at Jamison's
Turnout. in 0rangeburg County,S. c., first
brought before the public the kndrews.CollleI
land transaction, and subsequently in con-
versation with Mr.. Andrews. In the presence
of other gentlemen, in regard to the Ignoring
of the "Fork" delegation to the Republican
Nominating Convention at Orangeburg, Mr..
Andrews made the following assertion
~ can We well explain the nominating mat
ter, it was rather illegal, but l was looking for
a nomination, and, therefore, as a matter OF
course, would say nothing; but that land COM
mission case cannot explain so tcsU"
(Signed) l.. P. BECKwITH.
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Bismarck continued: "The question of an
armistice was only discussed at Ferrleres. The
statement. therefore, that had refused an ar.
mistice at the preceding interview is lalse. 1t
was agreed at Ferrieres that an armtstice
would be possible II France would give Prus.
sin Guarantees against delay, and against de-
stroyinr the advantages OF position she had
earned in the war. These guarantees included
the retention OF the tortresses on tue lines of
communication, and handing over the fnrtif-
cations of Paris during the negotlatlons' or else
a commanding fort near Paris ltwould have
baan imnossible for Prussia to allow Paris free
intercourse with the country, as it might thus
have received supplies and reinlorcements.
Favre refused the terms, but promised to con-
suit his colleagues in Paris. Ine programme
which he carried back included an armtstlce
Of ff1eep or twenty days to permit the assem-
bling of O Constituent Assembly, the main
tenanca of the military status before Paris,
the continuation of hostilties under certain
limitations. the surrender of StrasUourg, Toul
and Bitsche. The refusal Of these terms
must convince mankind that the French Gov
ernment believed that their acceptance would
produce peace, which was not desired by
them" ,..
LONDON, October 4.
Prince Napoleon advertises his villa at
Prangnis for sale.
Jules Favre is waiting an answer 10 the Sec
ond letter to King William, before deciding
how TO act.
Calais is filed with National Guards, and re-
connoitering parties have been sent out TO-
wards Arron.
RoUEN, October 4.
The Prussians are in force al Nantes Sur
Marine, and have also approached Rollesbois.
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CERTIFICATES.

We certify that Mr.. L. P. Collier stated the
following facts to us, in reference to the sale
of the tract of land purchased for the State by
T. C. Andrews, Judge of probate: That he o..
P Collier) sold the tract to 7. c. Andrews for
5000, to be paid on the lst November. 1869.
At expiration of the time allowed, he called on
Andrews, who put him of until 1st January,
1870, at which time Andrews would allow $3.50
for the land If Collier would pay expenses Of
conveyance that Collier consented to this
that Andrews paid Collier sl20U, and that, as
per agreement, Collier returned to Andrews
s565, being the amount last agreed upon, less
fifteen dollars for conveyance; and that Col.
lIer executed to Andrews papers for tract of
land sold for $1,000.
(Signed by J. L: MooRER,
n. n. RILEY,
L. E. D. BOWMAN.
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MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
lS Won MOLTKE DEADS
THE POPE PLEADING WITH KING
WILLIAM FOR PEICE.
A BATTLE NEAR PARASITIC FRENCH
FORCED TO EETIRE.
TERRIBLE sUFFERINGs OF THE IN
HABITANTs OF BITsCHE.
Latest from London.

LONDON, October 4.
Adyices from Bitsche represent the condi-
ton of the town as distressing. Before the
bombardment the mob plundered the shops,
and the population taking refuge in the eel
lars. were either suffocated or burned to
death.
The Pope has made o new appeal to the King
Of Prussia in favor OF peace.
Little faith is placed iu the authenticity OF
long manifesto purporting to have been writ
ten by Napoleon and printed in La Situation
here.
\ From Lyons it is stated that Mazara, the
Governor, has been arrested for supine-
ness and insubordination. The associates OF
General Cllseret have been imprisoned.
1t is reported that the people OF Metz are
suffering for the want of salt.
Garibaldi denies any intention OF serving
under t.. French Republic.
The barracks at Rheims have been burned,
it is said, by accident.
O'Sullivan and O'Reiy, understood TO be
from the United States, have been arrested at
Cork as Fenians uniform, revolver and
ammunition were found at their lodgings.
Prince Caraman has been named as Gov
ernor of Hainault, Belgium.
Tie bishops have united in a protest against
the events at Rome.
Rumored Death of General Won Moltke.
NEuFCHATEAu, October 4.
It is rumored that the body Of Won Moltke
was in the lead coffin which lately passed
through Toul. Won Moltke was a native of
Mecklenburg. and the real German command
er-in-chjef ,,,
Tours, October 4.
The following particulars have been received
Of the battle near Paris on the 30th: Firing
was constant at Vile Juif for three hours; it
then ceased suddenly. The Prussians were at
first worsted, but brought large force of artii-
lery from Moultbay, when the French retreat
ed, but were not pursued. Many cart loads OF
wounded Prussians had arrived at Massey.
Movement OF War Material.
New YORK, October 1.
n The steamship Vile de Paris has on board
10 hundred thousand rifles, three and halt
! million cartridges and other war material.
She had not sailed at sunset.
The Bremen steamship Westphalia sailed to-
day with one hundred passengers.
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ne IN THIS OHANGEABLE CLIMATE

S- IN THIS OHANGEABLE CLIMATE
Of ours cold Is easily taken. and without due
care another will be contracted on top OF it-one
cold thus running into another, until the accom-
panyiEg Cough becomes settled and confirmed,
stralning and rackIng the lungs, and ultimately
stimulating the production Of tubercles; yet, not
wItlstanding majority Of existing cases Of
clearly defined Pulmonary Disease may thus be
accounted for, thousands are now carelessly al
lowing themselves to drift through the preliml
nary symptoms, under the fatal delusion that
they ere troubled with "Nothing but Cold.n
How OBVIOUS Is IT, therefore, that Cold should
be carefully cared for from Its inclpiency, and
every eXertion used to rid the system OF its ef-
rectsS Coughs and Colds, Pulmonary, Bronchial
and Asthmatlc Affections, are readily cured by
that standard preparation, DR.. D. JAYNE'S Ex-
PECTURANT, and by promptly resorting to 1t. all
fears of dangerous results will soon be disspated.
Sold everywhere. GOODRICH, W1NEMAN CO.,
Wholesale Druggists, Charleston, S. G.
frno
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SP4RKs FROM THE WIRES.

A railroad collision took place yesterday at
Crewe, England, N which several persons
were hurt.
The North China Herald mentions treaty
between China and Japan for the exclusion OF
foreigners.
Steamers arriving at Glasgow from Quebec
report fearful weather last week.
The deaths from yellow fever in New Or
leans, Yesterday numbered l3.
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GOLD and BOND MARKET.

New YORK, October 4.
Prime discount 7a9 per cent. Gold opened
heavy and lower, ranging from l3a13A, dur
ing the afternoon was steady. Governments
opened heavy and lower. Slxty-twos l22; Ten
nessees 624, new 6Oa; Virginias GO; Lonlsanas
7Ot, new 65s; levees 75t; ;eights 81; Alabamas
100; fves7O; Georglas s2;sevens 80; North Caro-
inas so, new 27A; South Carolinas 50, new 6S...i
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w UNITED STATES DISTRICT

w UNITED STATES DIS 7 RI O 7
CoURT-soUTH CAROLINA DIsTRICT.-IN Ri;
TIE LAURENS RAILROAD COMPANY, BANK
RUPTs.-IN BANKRUPTcY.-The creditors Of the
Laurens Railroad Company, Bankrupts, are re-
quired, by order OF the Court, dated August 20,
1870, to render and establish their respective
liens, before c. G. JAEGER, Registrar, at New.
berry South Carolina, within thirty days nom
the publication hereof or they will be precluded
from any distribution Of the assets Of the said
Bankrupt. JAMES NJ. BAXTER, Assignee.
Newberry, g. c., September 9, 1870.
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