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Found Dead.---a Sad and Curious Chapter
Of Local History.

An old white woman named Mrs. Ann
Michaud, but known to persons residing in
the lower portion of the city as Nancy Hayes,
was found dead Saturday morning in an old
frame house on the south side of Main street.
between Twenty second and Thirty third
streets. She had been living in this house for
many years, her only companion being an in
sane brother, and cked out miserable living
by keeping fowls, cows, &c. Her death was
discovered by a servant sent by one of the
neighbors, Mr.. Timothy Kerse, to ascertain
the cause Of her non-appearance, when every.
body else in the vicinity was excited by a
burning chimney near BY The discovery
was reported to the Coroner. On searching
the premises two calves, which the old wo
man had been raising, were found dead
apparently from starvation. The insane
brother was found on the promises, and when
questioned, stated that his sister had been
asleep for long time, and that before she
went to sleep she had complained Of being
unwell He stated that he had nothing to
eat, and had lived on coffee and water. He
also stated that he had not been off the lot
for sixteen years. He was taken charge of
and carried to the Old Market station house
where he will remain until some proper dis
position car be made Of him. The search
Was further continued, and resulted in the
finding in an old trunk of bag containing
about eight hundred dollars in Confederate
notes and about twenty dollars in Federal
currency, showing plainly that she had not
died from restitution, but, more probably,
disease and neglect. Coroner Seabrook had
a jury Of inquest summoned, who, after view
ing the body and hearing the evidence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Kerse, rendered verdict
that she came to her death from natural
causes. The body and premises were placed
in charge Of two policemen until the arrival
Of brother Of the deceased from Philadel-
phia-Rich. TVhi0.
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PraxtOm Davis Lands at Auc-
- ton, 10Th Of May.

.i.s. a. lAo SuDSCrlheTS,
as trustees in the deed of trust executed by
Braxton Davis, to secure his creditors, have
caused the g Turk Place. to be divided into five
tracts, viz: 2 of about 104 Acres each, Vest
OF the South river, and three, averaging 1881
Acres, East of the River.
They will offer these several tracts for sale at
public auction On the premises on THURSDAY,
the 9th Day of MAY next The sale will com
mence at IL o'clock, A. NJ, near the unfinished
house on the farm, and be continued, until the
five tracts are sold
The two tracts which lie West of, and bordering
on South River, are extremely valuable and not
surpassed in fertility by any lands in the county
The third tract, lying Immediately East of, and
bounded by the river is also very valuable, and
would make a good home for any one desiring
such land.
The other two tracts are mainly in timber, and
are represented to be of fair quality.
The terms will be. costs of sale in hand. and
one-thrd OF the residue in four months and the
balance IN two equal annual payments thereaf-
ter with interest on each payment from the day
of sale.
AS the purpose of the sale is to pay off the
debts OF Braxton Davis creditors will be allowed
to offset these debts against their bonds for the
purchase money of the lands
asA- The creditors of B. Davis are requested
to attend on the day of sale to consider matters
of Importance to their interests.
ALEX. H. II. STUART,
JOHN D. BALDWIN,
april l2-tds Trustees.
h. NJ CUSHING Auctionaer
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millions three hundred thousand dollars fo

millions three hundred thousand dollars 70,
the aoaisHe! a
Another thing must be bornein mind. We
have settlement to make with West Virgin.
ia. We should do nothing to compIicate
that If we propose to make West Virginia
settle one third of our debt, we must give her
one-third of the assets. Suppose we make a
donation Of this sort to this new company-wil
we not be charged with it? Suppose we
reply it was northeastern can we prove
it? Have we ever made the experiment tc
test its value as a means of liquidating the
State debt ? We apprehend our commission
crs would find themselves sadly embarrassed
in their settlement if these assets are fooled
away.
We think our Legislature ought to let con
solicitation alone, for the present. Let the ex-
pertinent be made to trade off all our stocks
in Railroads for State bonds, dollar for dol
lar. We verify believe large portion Of the
debt can be paid in that way, and VIC shall
never be content until the trial is made.
Taxation even undor the most favorable
circumstances, will be exceedingly onerous te
our impoverished people. Our representa-
tives in the Legislature should not willingly
do any thing to add to it. For our part VIC
cannot see how consolidation will do any good
but on the other hand we think it will be
the fruitful parent of mischief.
Some say the Baltimore & Ohio Roads, a
great curse because of its great power in
Virginia There may be some truth
in the charge. But do we diminish the evil
by building up another great R. R. power il
the State? It seems to us we would be
doubling the mischief: Let us keep clear Of
Railroad monopolies and giant corporations
which are bastard representatives of tho old
world aristocracy.
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Burning of the Steamer Kennebec.

On Saturday morning at about 3 o'clock
the steamer Kennebec, Captain Philip Rey-
bold, plying on the York River line between
Baltimore and Richmond, took fire and was
burned to the waters edge. The Kennebec
left Baltimore at o'clock on Friday after
noon, and the fire took place at about o clock
Saturday morning as she was being made fast
to the wharf at Gloucester Point, on the York
river opposite Yorktown. The cause is IN
known, but in few moments the steamer was
enveloped in flames. Some Of the lady pas
sengers who had not left their staterooms,
and the officers and men who had been on
duty during the night previous, and had but
short time before retired to their berths,
only escaped in their night dresses. A part
Of the baggage of the passengers was burned,
and the officers and men lost everything but
the clothes upon their backs. Of course the
cargo was a total loss.
The passengers and crew were conveyed
from the scene of the disaster to West Point
on the steam-tug Virginia, and came thence
to Richmond by railroad, arriving here at
about 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Dispatch.
Wisconsin laments comparative failure of
her maple SUGAR crOn this wear
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to extort the uttermost farthing. It is best
in the long run. Liberality begets liberality
If we show desire to trade, on fair terms,
with others they will be willing to meet us
in the SANG spirit !.
Now is the time for setting out all kinds Of
crops. We earnestly cntreat our farmers to
make ample preparations for crops Of pota-
toes, beans, cabbages, &c, and let us in the
future, make these articles Of export, instead
of import:
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THE GRRAT AMER ICAN HEALTH RE.
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Read the testimony of Physicians and Pa
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DR.. B. W. Carr, of Baltimore saws:
a take pleasure in recommending your Ro-
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AS cleaner of the blood know no better
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y Samuel G. McFadden Murfreesboro' Ten
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Nesc advertisements
1870. SPRING 1870.
MILLINERY, NOTIONS, DRESS GOODS,
DR. GOODS, LADIES & GENTS
HATS, SHOES, HOSIERY,
1870.
1870.


&C., &c., &C.,
fresh from the hands of the importers, have been
recently received, and are exhibition at J. W
NRWTON'S Store, New street, above the Va.
Hotel, Staunton.
Ladies and child-en's Hats and Bonnets, mad
and trimmed to order; Flowers, Ribbons, and
every article necessary to complete and fash
ionable outfit constantly on hand. Also, Shoes
for Ladies, Men and Children.
Cash buyers will find it to their interest to call
and secure bargains at Gold Rates.
RJF Remember, "Crippled, Confcderates,'
you can buy every article necessary to adorn
your person, at liberal discount.
If for other reason, call and see the WEED
FAMILY FAVORTTE SEWING MACHINE We
will show you how beautifully and easily its I'M
erring STRAIGHT NEEDLE pierces with ease any
thing from sole leather to bobinet.
Sold on accommodating terms-complete and
entire satisfaction guaranteed.
Stamping and Stitching executed with
neatness and dispatch.
Every article warranted as represented, or
money refunded.
Thankful for past favors, an early call is soic-
tied. J. w. NEWTON q,
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Fultz, D. a.
Fultz, p. q. april law
VIRGINIA.:

" 1k60d LIZ "a
At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
circuit court for Augusta county,, the 4th day of
April, 1870.
John M. Patton, Executor of John NJ. Patton
deceased, who was surviving Trustee of Robert
Patton, deceased, Plaintiffs.
Against
The unknown creditors of Robert Patton, de-
ceased and VIM. F. Patton, Ellen A. Chew, John
NJ. Herndon, and Elizabeth Herndon, Ca person
of unsound mind, Seth B. French and Ellen NJ.
his wife, Peggy f. Patton, Robert Patton, John
NJ. Patton, Isaac w. Patton Hugh NJ. Patton,
William NJ Patton, James F. Patton, John Gill
mer and Eliza W. his wife, and George W. Pat
ton, Ellen I. Patton, Andrew g. Patton, and Sd
san S. Patton, infant children of George s. Pat
ton, deceased. heirs and distributes of said Rob-
ert Patton, deceased, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to- obtain decree for
the distribution of a fund in the hands of the
Plaintiff.
The Defendants, the unknown creditors of Rob-
ert Patton, deceased, Seth B. French and Ellen
NJ. his wife, and George w. Patton, Ellen 7. Pat
ton, Andrew G. Patton and Susan S. Patton, in
FAINT children of George S. Patton, deceased,
not having entered their appearance, and it
appearing from satisfactory evidence that they
are non-residents of this Commonwealth: 1t is
ordered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication Of this notice, and
do what is necessary to protect their interest
copy-Teste,
]. N. RYAN, D. C.
Echols, Bell s Catlett, p. q. april At
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FROM DIR. LLOYD, A PHYSICIAN OF LARGE.
PRACTICE
Great Bridge, Va. October s. 1869

Great Bridge, Va, October s, 1869.
Dr. j. j. LAwRENoE-Dear Sir: | cheerfully
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ind each ingredient highly extolled by our best
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From Rev. W. H. Christian, Pastor Dinwiddis
Street Methodist Church.
Portsmouth, Va, October 25, 1869,
This is tocertify that L know DR.. Lawrence,
well. He is a gentleman of cultivation and
worthy Of the fullest confidence | have u.cd
his koskoo with advantage to myself and have.
adopted its use in my family in eases Of nervous,
debility and depression.
W. II. CHRISTIAN.
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Aosltoo Cures Chronic Rheumatism.

NoRroLK, VA, Sept 7, 1869
Dr.. ). j. LAwEENcE-Dear Sir: NV son h..
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tude had tried almost everything without
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Read the following from Mr.. Womble, a promi
nent Hardware Merchant of this city
No. Is Market Square, Norfolk, Va, =,
October Is, 1869
Dr. LAwRENcE-Dear Sir: To the large num-
Der of testimonials which you offer of the great
efficacy Of our Koskoo, l take pleasure in sd
ding my own. suffered greatly with Nervous
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bottles OF Koskoo restored me to health
Yours truly, JIG WOMBLE
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Richmond Advertisements.
X ELLOGG & GIBSON.
lA IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
- DEALERS IN
China, Glass, EarthenWare and
House Furnishing Goods,

We are now opening our Spring Stock, which
IS very large and complete, and being imported
and purchased at present low rates of gold. we
can sell at very low prices. We have in store a
complete assortment of Rich Decorated Gold
Band White China and White Granite Dinner,
lea ana Toilet Sets, Rich cut and pressed Glass
ware, Lamps, Looking Glasses, silver-Plated
Ware, of the best quality, Rogers Ivory Handled
Cutlery, Tin Toilet Sets, Refrigerators, Ice Pitch
ers, Fruit Jars, Rich and Fancy Goods, in great
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low as any house in the country.
Country merchants can at least save freights
orders. $500
Our stock is the largest and best we have ever
offered KELLOGG g. GJRSON
1907 Main street, Richmond, Va.
Agents for the Patent Silver Light Safety
burner ana Fixtures. april lily
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John CT awford, for Stuart NJ. Crawford,
Plaintiff
against
Charles K Mauzy, survivor Of Robert Brown
snapp and said Mauzy, Executors of Robert
Snapp, dec'd and John S. Byers, VIM. H. Gam
BILE and James Poage, survivors of John S. Byers,
VIM. II. Gamble, Samuel Cox and James Poage,
the sureties of said Executors; Elizabeth Snapp,
the widow of said Robert Snapp, decd, P. O.
Palmer and Eliza his wife, j ohm A. Patterson and
Margaret his wife, Cyrus H. Snapp, Laura Snapp,
the widow, and Edward and Robert Snapp, in
FAINT children and heirs of Bobert Brown Snapp,
decd, Charles K. Mauzy, in his own right, and
Martha his wife, and Caroline Fultz, heirs and
1egatees and devisees of Robert Snapp, decd,
and Robert S. Harnesbarger, Trustee of said
Caroline Fultz, and Laura Snapp, Administrati1
of Robert Brown Snapp, decd.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to have settlement
of the executoiral accounts of Charles K. Mauzy
and Robert Brown Snapp, Executors of Robt.
Snapp, decd, and to subject the assets in the
hands Of said Executors, or chargeable against
them, or either of them to the satisfaction of a
judgment in the name of John Crawford Us. Chas.
r. Mauzy, surviving Executors, Sc and to sub
ect the real estate of which said Robt Snapp decd
died, seized and possessed, to the payment of e
judgment in the name of John Crawford Us. Chas.
K. Mauzy, Surviving Exrs, &C.. should the person
atty still in the hands Of chargeable to said
Executors, or either of them, fail to pay off the
same. The Defendants, Charles K. Mauzy, and
Martha his wife not having entered their appear
ance and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that they not a resident of this Common
wealth: 1t is ordered that they do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
notice, and do what is necessary to protect their
Interest. A copy-Teste,
J. N. RYAN, D. C.
Fultz D. a. april 7-4w
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NERGENIA
Y At Rules held in the Clerks Office of
the circuit court for Augusta county, the 4th day
of April, 1870.
John G, awford, for Stuart NJ. Crawford,
Plaintiff
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| One ofthe;mo eminent medical men of th;.
age-well known as the author of the following
standard medical works: Newton's "Practice
of Medicine" Diseases of Children" Newton's
Symes Surgery" &c, in December number of
american Ned,cdt Reuiec-page 27S, saws:
Among the more recent efforts to Introduce
popularity, some of the new remidies, we notice
new preparation compounded by J. J. LAW
LsNcE, NJ. D. of NORFOLK, Va, which is fur
hisn:u 70 the profession and the public in any
desired quantity We recently examined his La
00rdtory' and became fully satisfied that all his
work Is cone IN the best manner, by the NEST
approved processes, and from Ike BEST material,
giving as result a medicine meeting the cos
dence OF the physicians and the public"
.AAcssteo Cures scrofuza in it's Worst Fsrsxs
FROM A. W. MILLS, a prominent and well
known merchant of Norfolk, Va
No. II Main Street, Norfolk, Va, Sept Is, 1869.
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Gpring and Summer Season.
NJ 1870.
MILLINERY AND STRAW GOODS.
G. W. THORN,
Jobber Ind Wholesale Dealer in
RIBBONS, BONNET SILKS.
SATINS AND VELVETS,
BLONDS, GRAPES, ROUCHES,
FLOWERS, FEATHERS AND ORNAMENTS,
STRAW BONNETS AND LADIES' HATS,
Trimmed and Untrimmed,
JAPAN SWITCHES, BRAIDs, COILS,
HAIR NETTs, SC,
No 1907 Main Street, Richmond, Va,
Offer a large and varied assortment of the
above goods. comprising all the latest novelties,
which for cheapness will compare with any
Northern market. Prompt attention given to all
orders. april 7-3m.
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Wisconsin laments comparative failure of
her maple sugar crop this year.
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p o 8 A ID A is.

april 12-tds
+. NJ. CUSHING, Auctioneer.
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RosADAIIs-The proprietors claim
and its merits bear them up IN the asser
tion-that this great Alternative remedy
will cure and permanently cure scrolula
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RHEuMATIsM, White Swelling, Sore
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Skin, Diseases OF Women, Loss OF Ape
tite, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Costlye-
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Lirer, Kidneys and Bladder.
1t only requires a trial to convince
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Certificates Of its value pour in from
all parts of the country, and thousands
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