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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
NAPOLEON.

The New York Journal of Commerce deplores
the attempt being made in some parts of the
country, to make local political capital out of
the troubles in Europe, by seeking to fatter
Germans Or French, in order to catch the votes
of either by profession of sympathy for one or
the other side.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
The present govern

The present government OF Great Britain, it
is said, is the most economical she has ever had,
and its achievements in steadily reducing at
once taxation and national debt are worthy of
imitation. In the first quarter of the current
financial year the receipts of the British treas
ury exceeded the expenditures so much that a
surplus of el,592,000 was lett, which there was
no use whatever except to extinguish debt, and
it was applied accordingly to the purchase Of
consols. 90 ~. HLt.E u.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

Meetings are to be held in the various coun-
ties of the State at August Court, for the pur-
pose of recognizing the Conservative party.
The appointment of good, active and trust
worthy county superintendents is matter of
much Importance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

Usually in European wars, The Fair Land
of Poland" looks upon the crisis as her oppor-
tunity, but We suppose, whatever may be the
result of the present contest, she will remain the
same down trodden victim of tyra my and OPP
nressinn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

There are, it is said in Paris, movements and
concentration of French troops which point to
an immediate and decisive action. The pray
ers of the clergy have been invoked for the
safety of the Emperor and the young Prince.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

The trustees of w as hington college have re-
ce;yed official information of the acceptance by
Hon. Johu Randolph Tucker of the professor
ship of law, to which he was recently elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

The Emperor, with the Prince Napoleon,
left st. Cloud Thursday for the army. The
Empress parted with them at the railway sta
ton. and was deeply moved The health of
Emperor seemed to be good
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
FINE FARM and desirable Home 70

A FINE FARM and desirable Home for
N sale.-Being compelled to sell, offer my
farm, situated on the Valley Pike, miles from
Staunton at private SALE This farm offers many
advantages to those who may be seeking home
in the country, such as. a good neighborhood,
good road, &c, the farm being on both sides of
the Valley Pike-the finest road in the state.
The place is we'll watered with four fine springs.
The spring at the house being SO close as to make
it no labor to get water to attend to the dairy
A friend remarked on seeing the spring, that it
was worth two thousand dollars to any farm.
The land is not hilly like most of the land In
this county, but easily titled, it can be made to
produce the finest of crops.
A fine young orchard was planted by the pres
ent owner some four years ago which has out
grown any that he has seen planted at the same
time the trees were selected from Cro,nwell's
Nursery, Baltimore, and other fine fruit growers
in this State.
For terms please address DR.. III. s. EICHEL-
BERGER, Staunton, who will take pleasure in
showing the land to any one wishing to purchase,
or in the absence of above, address Messrs. Bay
lor s. Hanger, attorneys, Staunton. 73
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

The Government of Denmark has issued a
proclamation of neutrality in the war between
Prussia and France Sailors and pilots, sub
jects of Denmark, are warned against rendering
assistance to the belligerents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

Somebody in Europe will soon realize the
truth of Gordon Cummings famous remark
1T is grand and glorious to hunt the lion but
when the lion hunts you, that makes all the
difference In the werld.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

The decree naming the Empress as Regent,
in the absence of the Emperor, has been pub
lished 10 Paris The Departments of the Rhine
and the Moselle have been declared to be in a
state of siege The contingent of 1869 has been
called on for 80, 900 men for more active duty,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
4 DMINTsTRATOR'S SALE of valua-

N Bile Personal Property.-On Monday, the
18th Of August next I will sell on the premises
of S. F. Taylor, dec d, to the highest bidder, the
personal property of said $. +. Taylor, decd, to
wit: Two large draught horses, one colt one
Durham DULL, three mich cows, six head of
young cattle, three Chester sows, eight shoats,
one wagon. one rockaway, one combined reaper
and mower, one grain drill, one CLEANER, one
cast sorghum mill, two grind stones one set of
heavy wheel harness, one set of lead harness,
one set of buggy harness, ploughs farming uten-
sils household furniture, and many other articles
too t tedious to mention, and five hundred bushels
of CLEAN WHEAT and two hundred bushels
of OATS. t "A -, .sI.1l1a
Terms made known on the day of sale.
au2 JOHN II. TAYLOR Admir-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
TAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

and to meet many Of the distinguished citizens
of Virginia, whom you expect to be present
But am denied that pleasure.
Thanking you for your kind consideration,
I am, with sentiments Of high regard,
Your obedient servant,
ROBERT I. BANKS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
Letters from Distinguished Gentlemen in |
Reply to Invitations to attend the
Valley Z. R. Mass Meeting.
lIRFAx COUNTY, VIRGINIA

. July ZZn0, 1871.
Gentlemen II have received your invitation
to attend Mass Meeting of the Citizens of Au-
gusta County, for the purpose of securing sub
1t would give me great pleasure to be present on
such an occasion, and to unite with the people of
the Valley in their efforts to construct a Road
which is of such vital importance to their pros
perlty and so necessary to the development of
the wealth Of the State. But my health, which
has been feeble during the past Spring, and is
not yet restored, will prevent my attending. I
beg leave, however to say that there is no work,
IN my opinion, of so great Importance to the
County, and to the whole Valley of Virginia as
the Road in question. I feel assured that the
Citizens of Augusta are too Intelligent not to see
its advantages to them, and are too patriotic not
to secure its benefits to the State The subject
has been so often discussed, and its profitable
ness so deliberately explained, that ali must be
acquainted with its value, and I cannot but in
dulge the hope that when the opportunity Of
contributing to its construction is presented to
the people, they will not fail to do so. The ex-
penditure of million of dollars within the linn
Its OF the County in its construction, in addition
to the amount they will themselves subscribe,
Will De OF great benefit to them, and will go far
70 dlmlnlsh the tax in payment of the interest,"
When we consider the reduction of the price of
frelghts, the increased facilities of transporta-
ture, the increase of population by inviting inn
migration the advancement of manufactures
price of land, &C., which will be secured by the
completion of the Road, its value and benefit
will be apparent; and, as the subscription of
Augusta will fully accomplish all these good
suits, l cannot doubt but that it will be promptly
made a5 f 1870
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
LOTS FOR SaLE-T6.
HOUSE AND LOT FOE S17E

IL STAUNTON.-I offer for sale the prop
cry now occupied by r..e, situated in rear of the
am IN earnest in my desire to sell this prop
money. To purchaser who can make = cash
pay ment OF $1,000 will sell loao, and give /. 2.
8, and years time on the residue - =
iaP1S-n ORLANDO SNITH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
TO AND RECOMMEND THE
IA HOWE SEWING MACHINE

1. Beauty and excellence ofstitch alike on both
sides of the fabric sewed.
2. Strength, beauty and durability ofseam that
will neither rip nor rave
g. Complete control over both threads. 6f
An entirely new rotary tension for the up
per thread. which contributes SO much to that
beauty and uniformity of stitch for which the
Howe Machine is so celebrated
5. perfectly uniform tension in the shuttle,
which does not vary from full to an empty
bobbin-an objection so common to other ma
chimes.
6. An automatic selfregulating take-up that
prevents missing OF stitches In crossing heavy
seams. . u -,.f
I. Short, straight and strong needles, not liable
to break in passing over heavy seams, as do this
curved needles of other machines.
g. Finer needles for the same thread than any
other machine. lo+
g. Sewing equally we'll with any kind ofthread
10 Economy of thread beyond that OF any
other machine. 10 2ul
H. A hemmer that will make any width of
Hem or Fell. ia -. ..fIarr.. De fosasrsr
12 Braiding the most complicated patterns with
any width and kind of Braid.
i3. A Quilter that will adjust itself to any
thickness of material.
IA. Tucking any fabric without injury or puck
Is A Corder SO constructed as to cord around
very short curves even to square corners. 10
16 Sewing the finest fabric without injury or
pucker, and the heaviest material with the great
est ease. sIia5 rE
II. Compactness, simplicity and durability
1S Ease OF operation and management.
w. References given it desired.
Having had experience in repairing all kinds
of machines, am now prepared to repair ma
chimes in town or country. People will ind 1t
to their advantage to have their machines repair
ed here in preference to sending them to baltl-
more.
Va Place of business-two doors East of DR..
Arthur's Office. au2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
COMMISSIONERS SALE of House Al

COMMISSIONERS SALE of House and
" Lot in the town of Staunton.--In pursuance
Of decree in the suit of Collins. &c, US. Col
Inns infants rendered by the County Court Of
Augusta. at its July term, 1870, shall, as COM
missioner, sell publicly in front of the Court
house in the town Of Staunton,. on SATUR--
DAY, JULY THE 10Th, 1870, the house and
lot in the town of Staunton, occupied by the
late Mrs. Mary Collins at the time of her death.
This property is located on the Western side of
the Unchanged road, not far from the Corpo-
ration line and nearly opposite the new brick
buildings of VIM. HI. Tams Esq. srt &
The lot is nearly one-fourth of an acre; the
house is a substantial wood structure, nearly
new, OF convenient size and arrangement.
Terms-Enough in hand to defray the costs of
sale and this suit; four hundred dollars payable
Nov. Goth, 1870, and the residue in two equal in
stalments, payable Nov. 10th, 1871, and Nov.
GOTH 1872, respectively; All the deferred pay
ments to be secured by bonds with approved per-
sonal security, bearing interest from the day of
sale, and the title retained as ultimate security.
june28 ids WIN II. GORMAN, Com'r. I
POSTPONEMENT.-Th sale of the above
advertised property has been postponed to Sat
urday, August 18th.
aug2-2t W. II. GORMAN, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
Ncsc Advtaserenae9sts.
MORE NEW GOODS at F.. NJ. You

MORE NEW GOODS at F. NJ. Youngs
M Cash Store-Not at war prices. nor at
credit prices but at the lowest cash rates;
Just opened a large lot of Fancy and Staple
Goods from Baltimore and Philadelphia markets
Shoes, Umbrellas, Trimmings, dc.
A full line of Gents Cassimeres and Cloths.
No goods to sell at Cost, all to be sold at cash
prices.
Those indebted to me for bills made with Kay
ser q Young, must now think il it time to Pay;
au2-1m +. M. YOU NJ.
GORGE NJ: HARRISON,
U ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
STANTON, Va,
will practice in all the Courts holden in Augusta
county, and in the Circuit Courts of the adjoin-
ing Counties.
&a- Strict attention given to the collection Of
Claims W SHEkHFfH
Ofice-East of Court house. over Court of
Appeals Room. aug2-1y
ESTRAY.-E strayed from the premises of
II the subscriber, about two months ago, a
medium sized BRINDLE COW-was giving
milk when she left. No particular marks re-
membered, but think she has no white marks
Any information that will lead to her recovery
will be thankfully received and rewarded
THOS. A. BLEDSOE,
au22t at LIST National Bank, Staunton. =
T AIDES, TAKE Received
IL to-day, new and varied assortment of Re-
al and Imitation Lace Collars-the very latest.
Also Sash Ribbon-Black, Green, Blue, Plaid,
&C., sc. Late style Hats, Millinery, &C.. at
j. w. NEWTON'S
Cheap Cash Store, New Street, Staunton.
sau2-Vin copy
II OST-On Saturday last July both, between
~ Gather EN- Hall, Fair Grounds and Virginia
HOTEL large white cotton parasol lined with
green, with heavy sharp point. The finder, by
leaving it at the Spectator Office, will be suitab bly,
rewarded. aug2-1t'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
MIDDLE RIVER Farm
LIT IT, of hf

FOR SALE.-Pursuant to decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered at its
special July term 1870, in case of Splitter VS..
Spitler's administrator and ais, the undersigned,
who were thereby appointed commissioners for
the purpose, will on TUESDAY,, the 9th day of
SEPTEMBER, 1870, on the premises, sell. at
public auction, to the highest bidder, that valua-
BILE tract of land belonging to the heirs of Jacob
9. Splitter, deceased. The said tract of land is
supposed to contain about 337 acres, but will
be surveyed before the day of sale and sold by
the acre. It is situated eight miles North of
Staunton, on Middle River, and one mile and o
half from the village of Spring Hill, and is con-
venlent to schools, churches and mills. The land
is of the first quality of Middle river land-2OO
acres cleared-the balance we'll timbered-well
watered, with running water in every field, and
a spring unsurpassed in the county, within fifteen
yards of the house. The improvements consist
of good dwelling house, with nine rooms inclu-
ding two kitchens and exclusive Of two pantries,
good barn and stabling, ard fine stone meat
house-one of the best in the county, with good
orchard of select fruit The farm is now occu-
pied by Mr.. Samuel Neff who will show it to
any one wishing to purchase.
Terms of sale-Casr in hand sufficient to pay
costs of sale and suit and the balance in equal
instalments of six eighteen, thirty and thirty
six months with interest from date of sale-the
purchaser giving bond with good personal secu-
rity, and lien retained on the land sold as uti-
mate security. Sale to commence at IL o'clock.
N. K. TROUT,
W ii. B. NICHE, glfl
Vndicator and Rockingham Register copy
and send bill to this office.
aug2-tds tf e. -a.l.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

The efforts of the counsel for the release of
the prisoners captured in North Carolina by
Colonel Kirk seemed to be entirely fruitess.-
The motions to enforce the writ of habeas cor
pus have been severally refused by the Chief
Justice of the State. 1t is now suggested to
apply for relief to the Chief Justice of the
United States
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
Reply of the Central Committee to P. B.
Borst, ESQ, Pres S. " R r.

Extracts from letter published in handbills
and circulated in the county, written by r
= r b. Borst ESQ.,, President of the Shenandoah
= Valley r. r. to j. D. Craig, ESQ.,, Augusta
county, and dated July 20. 1870, at Luray,
Va.
- 1.-THE entire line of our road has
be en- surveyed, and maps, profles, and estimates
of work have been made and completed. All OF
these exhibited to contractors for inspection
in Philadelphia, BY General Wright, Chief, En-
gineer of the S. V. r. R., until July 81. 1870.
at which time the entire road from Shepherds
town on the Potomac River, to the Va. and Ten
nessee Railroad, at or near Salem Roanoke Co.,
Va, was contracted for by the Central Improve
ment Co., of Pennsylvania, composed ofthe best,
most wealthy and reliable railroad men in Penn
sylvania-such as Thos. Scott, Vice-President
and acting President of the Pennsylvania Cen
trail Railroad Company. thesy Collins Brothers,
four in number. John Mines, John Il. McGov-
ern and hosts of others.
We have ample means to con-
struct our low grade road, composed of the fol-
lowing items Z. Scott, Collins Bros. u Co., 81
600, 600,
Jefferson county subscription. $3.50 600
Page county and private subscriptions. 48, 600
ANTICIPATED:
Clarke county, ...". 1UO.U 1890
rocking ham county, private, .......... oO,U OOO
Rockbrldge county, 4OOuOO
Botetourt ........ 200, 600
hOanOKet Ioo,ooO
Total. $3, 51o, OOO
Length of Shenandoah Valley Railroad 233
miles.
Contract $a5, 600 per mile complete, amounting
to, po l loo,W 80
Various Subscriptions, .....-.......... S.5OS,oeo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

WANTED. Immediately an experienced
w man as LIME BURNER. Address P.
y. Box AZ, Gordonsville, stating terms. s. @
Gordonsville July Oath, 187O-lt5oi3 iiAE i
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

At Republican Convention, held in South
Carolina on Tuesday, large majority Of the
members were coIored. A cclored man was
nominated for Lieutenant Governor, and a Sc
ries of resolutions adopted most Loyalty Radi-
cal in their character. Ex-Congressman B. F.
casion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

In skirmish on the outposts on Thursday
last, in which a few are reported killed and
wounded, the French retired after a few rounds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

nWELLING HOUSE FOR SALE


~ - "A he subscrlber offers
i tor sale privately his farm q miles North
west OF Staunton, adjoining the lands of Samuel
Taylor, Joseph Housemsn and others. It con-
tains SSS9 acres, with about 65 acres in good
tlmber-good log dwelling, stable, granary, ex.
cellent well OF water in the yard. The land is Of
fruit and the fencing is in good condition. D0
aDZO-Sm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02

STAMP ToUR RECEIPTS. The clause OF the
new tax bill aboIishing the tax on receipts, does
not 60 into effect til! the first of October The
clause in question provides that: On and al
ter October next the stamp tax imposed in
schedule B on promisory notes for a less sum
than 800, and on receipts for any sum Of
money OF for payment of any debt, and the
stamp tax imposed in schedule G on canned
and preserved fish, be, and the same is hereby
repealed And no stamp shall be required up
on the transfer or assignment of mortgage
where it or the instrument it secures has once
been duly stamped.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-02
GALE OF VALUABLE LOT AT

y AUCTION.-On Tuesday, the End day Of
August next, at II O'Clock, A. NJ, shall offer
for sale, at auction, on the premises, valuable
lot Of land lying South of Lewis creek, and near
ly in front of my dwelling, containing about 8
acres. The lot will be surveyed and the plot will
be ready for examination on the day of SALE
The land is finely set in grass. 90
Terms-One-fourth in sixty days, and tie res
idue in three annual payments with interest from
day OF sale; good personal security will be re-
CURED and vendors lien retained
Julyl2-tds A j. CARRIER
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-01
Dissolution of Oopartnarshin.

FwIkHE COMMUNICATIVE HERETO
fore existing under the style and firm
OF BIOmer 81 doing Is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. Raj BLOMER.
January p, 1870. ALEX. HONG.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-01
FLOR the Granville Journal.
KENTUCKY CORRESPONDENCE.

MARION, ky, Jan. 22d, 1870.
Editors Journal:
Marion in many respects, is a pleas
ant little place. containing between
four aud six hundred inhabitants,
and being the county seal of Crit
tenden, commands more Importance
than any other town in the county.
The trade is wholly of a retail char
acter, though more business is trans
acted than one would suppose.
With the exception of the County
Court House, and brick block now in
course of erection. the buildings are
ordinarily very plain, with no unneo
S display whatever. We have a
ing school taught by Mr.. Kade. Rev.
A. @. johnson is also teaching at his
own house. According to the cir
cumstances, the attendance is good,
there being over thirty scholars in
each school. Hon. Jno. w. Blue,
our superintendent of schools
and academies, receives $500 salary
per year.
We nave three hotels, which as far
as l know, are doing a good business.
The only objection l have to them, is
that each has q saloon attached, max
ing, with two others, five saloons in
all, which are we'll ~patronized, you'd
better believe.
There IS not much sickness in the
vicinity, but Notwithstanding, we
have plenty of doctors. One left
town recently, and three remains,
and we could spare two of these, as
we'll as not. So [ think.
Although it was thought last Fall,
that hogs would be scarce, a compar
atiyely large number have been sold
to dealers, at fair prices. Consider
ing that the tobacco crop was so bad
ly damaged by frost, very good prices
are offered, In fact, better than at
this time last year. Messrs. d. Woods
Il Co., are constructing a large tobac-
co warehouse, but how much tobacco
they will buy, I do not know. Last
year they bought sixty-six hogsheads.
We have five dry goods stores, and
will soon have another one. Our
merchants lay in most of their sup
plies at Evansville, as also does our
only druggist.
No more this time, so farewell.
kENTUCKIAE.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-01

which Is about 20, 0 hhds., nearly IS
much as was consumed last season, or
in the last twelve months. the present
crop will not be less that $4,000 hhds.,
which will make a stock quite sufficient
to supply the trade for the next eight
cen months, and should gold 90
lower, farmers will do well to dispose
of their tobacco at present prices, as
the crop in this section IS not a de-
sirable one, by any means. 1t will
run fully one-half Tugs and frozen
together. The best has no decided
character. 1t lacks color, body and
size. | think we viii have to take o
common price for it if we dispose of
it soon. That portion of the crop
that is badly frozen we think worth
less, and time is only required
to prove it so. If We farmers
could only realize the decline in gold,
and the world at this time being Tel
stocked with the weed, and the poor
quality Of the present crop, he could
then meet the views of buyers with a
better grace. But if we must, let us
meet 1t with a bold front, and accept
prices offered, as we well know the
buyers are a generous set of men. as
they buy more for glory than profit,
or t o build up a market they cannot
sustain. So let the drop come as it
will, we will sell this crop for all it
is worth; for we must recollect that
it will not do to hold the present crop,
and anything thatyou have to force on
the market seldom pays a profit, and
taking everything into consideration,
[ am, for one, In favor of selling
early. | think if we do not. we will
be, before a great while, in the same
shape as the potato men, who are
now sustaining heavy losses by hold
ing off for better prices. They say
the only way to get even is to quit
potatoes and raise tobacco, and there
has been, to my certain knowledge, &C
least one bushel of tobacco seed sent
into Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and West
Virginia to take the place of potatoes.
Potato men say tobacco will pay
better at five dollars per hundred,
| gold, than potatoes at thirty cents,
currency. Now, if this should be
anything like . fair season for the
weed, it will be a risky business to
carry any of the present crop over,
even at a low price. In handling this
crop, so far, it has proven to be more
inferior than at first supposed, but in
bulk fully as much as estimated in
this section, comprising Union, Hop
kins, Caldwell, Trigg, Lyon, Livings.
ton and Crittenden Counties.
Respectfully, AN OLD FARMER.