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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-23
For the Spectator.
Doing UP White Sulphur.

Air braclug scenery superb-accommoda
tons unsurpassed number of visitors 500
Celebrities: Hons. A. H.. Ii. Stuart, j. Beck,
Chas. Bruce, Judge w. J. Robertson, Genl' 5
FNzhugh Lee, Echols and Llley, ct al, ct al
Ballroom. magnificent innumerable-
Bellies innumerable- Dining-room 3OOx60 feet
capable of accommodating 1920 persons-the
largest in the country. The hotel perfect
carayansary. Everything else in proportion -
Bowling splendid Ten strikes by Bolivar
Christian-Sparcs by J. Marshall Hanger Il
no veffuAdios,s es, gaz bes9l LIZARD.
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, ss6 4
1}n.5E4 vaf,F@ erE4 August 10th. 1870
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Tournament and Ball.

The Grand Tournament and Fancy Ball at
Stribling Springs, announced for August 18th,
1870, came off on that day, nothing in the
least degree disagreeable occurring to mar the
pleasure of the occasion. The assembly was
large one, the day was beautiful in the extreme
and the scenery, as all know, around that
place is almost unsurpassed for its charming
and striking variety. At o'clock the Knights
assembled in front of the Hotel, and scarcely
was there ever witnessed a more interesting
scene The large balcony of the Hotel was
filed with beauty and grace from every section
of our Southern country, and the Knights, a.
bout 80 in number, in their brilliant and fanc-
full costumes, presented very attractive and
manly array Of Southern chivalry. The rules
were read and the charge briefly delivered by
s. Travers Phillips i
Under the command of Capt. John Opie
the knights then rode to the Tournament
ground, where, under the direction Of Judges
and Marshals, assisted by Mr.. John Norman,
Ia most excellent Herald) the fitting COM
menced. The riding was very spirited and ex-
ceedipgly good. The contest for the first honor
was very close, resulting, however, in favor of
Mr.. E. NJ Parker, of Staunton, over DR.. Gold
and John McGufin-the final contest being be-
tween Parker and Gold fea4eo a7f
Mr.. Parker, as Knight Of Harry of Navarro,
crowned Miss Mamie j. Ewers, of Montreal,
Nelson county, Queen of Love and Beauty
DR. Gold, Knight of Lexington, selected Miss
Emma Hamilton. of Rockbridge county, to be
lst Maid of Honor. Mr.. John McGufir,
Knight of Fort Lewis, Miss Bette Eskridge,
of Augusta county, second Maid of Honor,
and Mr. Alex: Hartman, Knight Of Arcola,
Miss Lizzie Kinney. of Stribling Springs, 3rd
Maid of Honor ss5g g IS. sgebrs
At o'clock P NJ, the corona;ion address
was delivered in the beautifully decorated Bal
Room to the Queen on her Throne, by Judge
II. W. Sheffey, who spoke in his usual happy
| handsome and eloquent style. Col. G. W. Car:
rington then made the response, which was q
| most perfect bouquet of beautiful ideas, ex-
pressed in the most poctical and suitable lam
guage. sAa
| The dancing then commenced and the pro
gramme, most admirably arranged one, wa.
danced through winding up with quadruplt
Virginia Reel, at half past two O'Clock. The
music was remarkably good. The management
of the Ball was unexceptionable and the thank:
Of chaperons, young ladies and gentlemen were
most unanimously voted Capt. Lyman for the
skillful, handsome and agreeable manner i,
which be discharged his duties zi7a 57s
| Capt. Lyman announced that besides the
! splendid saddle and bride given the most sue
cessful knight, the other successful Knights
would each receive handsome pair of spurs
and requested them to call at the Office of Phil
lips & Efinger. in Staunton, and receive them
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

o'auhIoui va, august Stn, 1917. l s.-s
4 Ii persons interested are hereby notified
"a that the County Court Of Augusta having,
Collins and others, against Annie Collins and
others, infants. decreed the sale of a certain
house and lot situated in the Northern part of
the town of Staunton, On the West side of the
McAdanlized road, containing about one-quar-
ter of an acre, being the part Of lot No 6, con-
yeyed by NJ. e. Hartman and r. III. Phillins to
b. 7. Bagby, which was afterwards conveyed by
said Bagpy 10 Mary Collins, dec d and having
further directed one Of its Commissioners, after
giving reasonable notice. to ascertain and report
all liens outstanding against said property their
respective amounts, by whom held, and their
priorities, if any, | have fixed upon Friday, the
2ard OF September next, at my said Office, as the
time and place for executing said order. Al
which time and place all persons claiming liens
upon said property, are required to appear and
esta ollsh their claims, or in default thereof they
will be debarred from the benefits of the decree
in said cause.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
Chancery of the County Court Of Augusta. the
day and year just above written ~
THOMAS d. RANSOM,
"
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For the Spectator.
BATH ALUM SPRINGS, VA, 4
August Doth. 1871

Dear Spectator Thinking you would ike
to hear from this delightful resort of pleasure
seekers, drop you line. 3 49,
There are about sixty persons here, and CON
stitute charmingy sociabe and agreeable
company. Col. Beall, of Richmond with his
family and Miss Baughman; Hon. John Jan
ney and family, of Loudoun Rev, r. II. Phil
lips and his pupils, of the Virginia Female In
stitute. Several other families from Richmond
and Maryland are among the guests q
This is really one Of the most beautiful places
in the Virginia mountains. The waters are of
several kinds aud suit almost every species of
disease. There are now nine springs, three of
which are chaybeate, very strong, clear and
cold, and have produced astonishing results in
many cases this season, as the writer witnessed,
There are three springs at the mouth of Thomp-
sons Gave, which is singular structure
These springs are fully equal to the Rawley or
any other Chalybeate water in this country
They are recently opened The Alum Spring
is very superior, and this season produced a
remarkable cure Of gentleman from Arkan-
sas, who lett this morning restored from an OBJ
stinate case of dyspepsia.
The amusemeEts are ample. We bowl fish,
play croquet, have private theatricals of great
merit and tableaux. The young people dance
every night and have all the usual parlor games
for wet days and odd hours.
Col. Beall and one of the clerks yesterday
caught one hundred and five fine mountain
trout, large and luscious There are several
fine trout streams around. sssqe
We visit Flag Rock, Clarke's Cave, Thomp-
sons Cave and Kincaid's Cave. Clark $ is ia
NOUS for It's extent and beauty, and particular
" for furnishing the Confederate army with
immense quantities of Saltpetre.
The fare is excellent. The Proprietor and
his kind lady and the gentlemanly Bookkeeper,
Mr. Cosby, spare no pains and expense to rem
der their guests comfortable and happy
We occasionally exchange courtesies with the
guests at the Warm Springs. On Tuesday
next, they will come over and bring their band
for a sociable evening with the guests here
Why every body does not strike out for this
place is wonder to me. Next season a large
swimming bath, fifty feet in diameter, will be
added to the attractions. There is really more
solid enjoyment, more sleeping comforts and
more real pleasure here than any where else in
the mountains. 2nd Yours, aaoi ~ P.
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MALE

" Of decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, rendered at the July term, 1870, in the
case OF Bushong and others, against McCue and
others, we will proceed on Friday, the 23rd day
of. September, 1870, on the premises, to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, the MILL
in the bill and proceedings mentioned. together
with TWO acres Of land attached, situate upon
Christians Creek in the county of Augusta adj
joining the lands OF Henry Detfenbaugh and
others; and the personal property, or SO much
thereof as may be found conveyed in the deed
of trust of Henry Bushong to U. ID. Poe.
The mill and two acres of land will be sold SUBJ
ject to the wido WIS dover.
The mill is in a fine wheat growing part of the
country and in good repair.
Terms-So much in cash as will pay the costs
of suit and sale, and the balance for the real es-
tate in three equal payments at one, two and
three years, with interest thereon from the day
of sale-the purchaser executing bonds with good
personal security for the deferred payments, and
the title reserved ultimate security and the
personal property upon credit of SO days; the
purchasers executing negotiable notes, we'll en-
dorsed with interest from date.
WILLIAM B. KAYSER,
GEORGE BAYLOR,
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OLD Virginia.

From communication bearing the above
caption, published in the Rochester IN "
Union and Adrertiser, We make the following
extract:
"a gentleman by the name of Withrow, from,
Waynesboro' native Virginian, merchant,
and a man of intelligence aad strength-a good
social, prlDcely man, who was cleaned OUT by
the war, has made large efforts and written
much in our New York papers, and even in our
own city papers, to induce Yankee enterprise
and capitol to strike in Virginia, and with
some success. But another gentleman, Mr. n.
ii. Hotchklss, native of this State, but long
time resident OF Virginia, was In our city a
few days since beating up recruits for the South
and using such argumentsas are almost irresis-
tible. This MIR. Hotchkiss is now at Baltimore,
Md, and has been persuaded to take the agency
OF the Richmond 4 York River and Chesapeak Ike
q Ohio railroads, and any one to hear Mr.
Hotchklss tell the story of what they want 10
that country and they eau do for men that mean
business will see that a great promising field is
open for the true citizens of these United States
in he Old Dominion.
But what was particularly desircus to say
in this communication, was about the Virginia
Springs, and the interest Mr. Hotchkss has In
sending passengers to them for of ali the places
OF resort for pleasure and by invalids, these old
Virginia Springs claim precedence On going
to Baltimore one should 60 to No. 90 Light ST..
where he can take choice of routes-by rail with
splendid cars, or by water to Richmond ia mag
nllcent steamers
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FIRST QUALITY GRAZING LAND

faiuaDle lana as tnlS Is OHereu In The market 1t
FIRST QUALITY GRAZING LAND.
there being no land in tn IS State producing more
ora better quality of grass. A large portion il
now in good grazing condition and a large por-
ton has the original timber hacked and gone
That portion which has the timber upon it vet,
is equally valuable and has upon it a dense
growth of valuable cherry, ash, sugar. beech and
lynn. This land is situated immediately on the
line of the pr posed Pittsburg and Oharleston,
flow tive streams, into which empty numerous
excellent springs, and these springs are so situa-
ted as to give water upon every portion, which
is a great advantage for grazing At the same
time and place will offer for sale my
HOME FARM
situated four miles East of Huntersville, the
county seat of Pocahontas county.
This tract contains 1 ,2O7 acres, of which
400 are improved farming land, and mostly bot
tom, through which flows Cochran's creek
This is excellent meadow or fariaing land-a
large portion of the 400 acres is now fine mead
ow-say ABOUT 100 acres. Upwards of 200 acres
more are IN a good state Of cultivation being
clear of rocks and stumps. Upon this farm are
two superior apple orchards Immediately by
the side Of the improved portion passes the turn
pike leading from the Warm Springs to Hunters
vile All of the unimproved portion is elegant
~ numbered with pine and oak not to be excelled
anywhere, all of which is now valuable. This
farm has an abundance of water, the tributaries
OF Cochran's creek reaching every portion of it.
This farm is situated, also, Immediately upon the
nne OF the proposed Pittsburg and Charleston.
s. C., railroad
rs. IRON ORE LAND - .aasal
will offer for sale, at the same time and place,
a large survey, number of acres not now known
but supposed to contain 2, 900 acres,) plat and
survey will be ready on day of sale. Upon this
survey there are immense quantities of iron ore
Of the richest quality. This entire tract is we'll
timbered with white and yellow pine oak and
chestnut. Through 1T flows stream fed by nu-
nerols limestone springs, supplying excellent
Water Power These springs are located on ev-
cry portion of the survey. 1t is located on the
line of the above mentioned railroad I will, at
any time previous to the sale with pleasure
show these lands to persons wishing to buy
TERMS OF SALE, which will be liberal,
will De made known on day of SALE
rs refer those who wish to know any thing
about my land to R. Dudley, Washington Dud-
ley, Harry Loffisnd. and James Crawford, Au-
gusta county; Eli Tuckwiler. Mr.. Hutton, J..
NJ. Hogsett and J. F. Sill bert, Rockbridge coun-
ty. Any of these gentlemen will give any intor-
nation desired by any one wishing to purchase
augZ3-2W BENJAMIN HEROLD.
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sTAUNTON SPECTATOR AND-GENERAL ADVERT

1.-THE French army was attacked to-day west
of Metz. Its position was very strong. MY
command, after combat of nine hours, totally
routed the French forces, cut off then, commu-
nications with Paris, and threw them back up
ON Metz
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-23

The superintendent Of schools in Washing
ton city has been turned cut because he couldn't
read and write If loyal men are to be dis
missed from office upon such frivolous pretexts
as that, we should like to know what is to be-
come Of the Radical party. he ag.3
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NeaU Advertisements.

y AVOCO LENCO1 Q IStFSUCFtCSs
AESSOLUTE0N.-T firm Of Armentrout
~ s. Wheat was dissolved by mutual consent
July 30th 1870. The business will be conducted
hereafter by JAMES A. ARMENTROUT.~
au23-9t Town papers copy s.4 .I1e
TtShe subscriber wishes to sell No. l fresh
4 mich COW and calf. -n4s - .a,l-5 ~
.eso,.-;,s.5, 80, ~ A. G. L. VANLEAR.
au23-3t near Spring Hill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-23

The Prussian army in France is 10 three
grand divisions: The army of the Saar, the
army Of the Rhine and the army of the South.
Frederick Charles commands the army of the
Rhine as leader of the centre, and has $50 900
men aud 600 guns. On the left is the Saar
army under Sleinmetz, with 10000 men and
200 guns. On the right is the army of the
South, under the Crown Prince, with 25O, 900
men and ego guns sa
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TRUsT SALE of VALvJ4RsE ED Do. -;

OF May, 1856 executed by George Greavar To ~
William s; FL. Bay lor, in which the UNDERSIGNED ~
Marshall Hanger has been substituted bv ordar
OF the county court of Augusta county, as trus.
August 1870. in the town of Stanton in ua t OF
OF the G9urt-house to sell to the highest bid aer
valuable tract of land containing is sc ,aaer'
Gr et5 G snds IL e the Augusta
others, about three miles from Stannto,, and
ap Tba one mile South of the Ches s O. anu
me improvements consist of a ~eomfort ~
oTTelng ana the necessary out houses - 'S'o'e
due in three eaua1 cash and the resi-
e,gnIhes months, with interest from date thu thu
purchaser giving ing bond with good security e' sne
inlvos.sas ma MARSHALL s' HANGER '19uso
substituted trustee
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I'll 0RSES STOLEN.-On the night of An
H. gust 10Th, 1870, TWO HORSES we're stolen
County, Va, one very large GREY HORSE
about II years DID, was barefooted, travels badly
would attract attention on account of size The
other is slender, DARK SORREL MARE
well, very gentle has an old mark of An in;uryy
on right side near shoulder; she is about wears
old Both show marks of recent work: the mare
rubbed on breast by collar l ~ LAY '''i'
!. A reward of $50 will! be paid for the recovery
of either or $40 for both Address as ahou,s.
aug23 Dts ---iaAl ABSALOM KOTNER
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II ~ a OhSDAf, AUG OST THE 18th, 1870.
The knights of Augusta and Rockbridge viii
again CROSS LANeEs in a friendly contest for a 7
HANDSOME ~ A.." up
5e MORGAN SADDLE AND Birdie
at the ABOVE mentioned place knights will an
pear IN Costume; Entrance Fee, $50
thlef Mars hall, -. ......."Capt J. E. BRYAN.
Va Half.Fare Tickets will be issued by Har
man q Cos Stage Line from Rockbridge Alum.
Goshen and Lexington = - - -
70 Lances can be purchased on the premises for
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auction SNfeS.

GALE OF LAND.-In pursuance of a de-
NJ cree OF the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty' IN the cause of kennedy's heirs against K en-
nedy's heirs, &c, will proceed on the premises
on III tuesday,, THE 18TH DAY OF SEP
FEM BER next, to sell at public sale, to the
hlghest bidder, tract Of land in said county
which descended from Henry Kennedy, Jr., de,
ceased, containing about 1850 acres, living on
the read leading from Koner's mill to Staunton
and is about two miles from New Hope-adioins
Cullen, Grove Coiner, Robertson and others
1t has on it large brick house barn and Other
out out houses, good orchard, superior water. and
nne quality of pine and oak timber, and is IRON
erty which can be made valuable. >
A. aerms-Gosts OF sale and suit in hand remain
y months bearing interest purchaser to give
oonds and sufficient security and title to be re.
'aanee. sale to commence at II A. NJ. f(5
auI0-tdS NICHO K TROIr1, 6a-a,
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UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

- annual session of the University HIGH
School at Goshen, Rockbridge county Virginia
on the Chesapeake & Ohio r. r., will commence
On On the 18th of September under the guidance Of
Prof. NJ. r. Lulum, y scholar of Trinity Col
lege, Dublin, Ireland who has been for twenty
eight years at the head Of high classical and
mathematical schools in this State.
In this school, pupils will be prepared to enter
the highest classes at any of the Colleges or the
University of Va, or to commence the business
pursuits of life. The Principal viii be assisted
by graduates Of the University of Va, who have
had several years experience in similar institu-
tions of learning.
payable one-half in September 1870, and the re-
mander in February, 1871. -
au23- I'm M R. ITTTITM
Rock. Register and Richmond weekly Dis
patch copy months and send bill to this Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-23

The Richmond mills use up some 10000
bushels Of wheat every "a hours. ey a.#s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-23

The burning well, some fifteen miles from
Oi City, Is one Of the greatest curiosties of the
Oil region. 1t was bored in 1856 aud since
then has yielded stream Of gas large enough
to supply city Of half million A we'll is
now being put down by its side The engine
that pumps the we'll dry is run by gas from the
old one by means of an ordinary two-inch pipe,
and the connection made to the engine by an
ordinary steam pipe, No steam or fuel is ne
cessary. The gas as il cemes from the well is
extremely cold, chilling 10 the hand The pres
sure exerted is fully two hundred pounds to the
square inch. aae
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AUCTION Sales.


SALE-By authority of decree of the
C;rcuit Court of Augusta county, entered on tne
28rd day Of July 1870 IN the Eha1eery d su1's and
oils y and of ''B. Shumate's heirs vs.; B. EnI1
, n,s, s infant. :" I will on SATURDAY, THE
10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1917, oner LOT
sale by way of public auction upon tne premises
THE VALUABLE FARMe II; In LIE GnIT MN u
ERN PART OF AUGUSTA COUNTY,
,,,sr MN morn II MILES FROM STANTON, AND
TWO FROM PARNAssUs, ~
foroerzv the residence of the late William SaIIsmg
.Jy.. decd, nom occupied by Mr.. Preston r. hogs
head. This tract of land adjoins the lands OF
lanes Bvers and others, is penetrated by Mot
fett's branch and by the public ROAD iead,ng
from Stanton to Parnassus, contains OoIa
acres of productive quality, and has on 1t a SUP
stintal brick dwelling and other necessary build
I'ERMs of sALE.-So much down on the day OF
sale as will pay costs OF sale and the residue ia
three eoual install ments, at credit OF one, two
and three years from day of SALE bearing inter-
est from said day, and to be evidenced and secu-S
ed BY bonds with personal surety ana retention
Oh 1l TUE 0' LII i"'i pay J. N. HENDREN, Comr.
,au16- tds-Town papers copy. - 80
N0MN SALE OF LAND.
I By virtue of a decree OF the Circuit court
Of Augusta county, rendered az p pne ouly
others. we will proceed, On Thursday, 'Sel'tens--
her. Str 1870, on the premises, to sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, the tract OF land
a9s acres and 81 poles, lying about miles
North of Staunton, adjoining the lands of Schut-
terle, Sillings and others, being the same tract
conveyed to E. w. Bayly by b. Crawford by
deed dated LIST of September, 1870 This land is
of excellent quality, with good dwelling-house
and other improvements upon 1t. 80
TEEMs-So much in cash as will pay the costs
of suit and sale; the remainder In three equal
nayments at one two and three years, with in
tterest thereon from the day of sale-the purchas-
er executing bonds with good personal security
for the deferred payments, and the title reserved
as ultimate security.
And the Court reserves the right, in its dis
cretion, to retain upon the land lien, of the
purchase money after it becomes due, amt
not TO exceed Sz9lso Win Ia nseress tnerGoh ,ron
orders of the Court, in fuliln1ent of the com
tract "a" between the plaintiff and defendant
Bayly" AZ 80. 80
G. NJ. COCHRAN, Jr.
r. I'll. CATLETT, 81 q -
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u ton.-Under decree Of the Grcuit Court
o. o; Augn15a county rendered in the cause of
rett we will proceed in front Of the nrer';soa
Thursday the Sth day of September next, to sell all
at public sale to the highest bidder, the store
mouse ana premises which descended from Thom-
Sears, situated in Stanton on she West side -:
Augusta street, being known as the Wharf, -
Terms. One fourth, with interest. on conf.
nation OF sale and balance in one, two and three
years from day OF sale, in equal instaiIments
bearing interest, the purchaser to Give hond,,
with sufficient security and the title to be retan@
ed as ultimate security: Sale at IL A. NJ.
l.v--,. LANES BUMGARDNER.
2 ~ N1CHO. K. TROUT, 1tausg