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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

SOMMHSSAONERS' SAEE.-By virtue
" of decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, entered on the 18th day of N oven ber
1870 in the consolidated causes of Wilson vs..
Brewer and wife, &c." and "Gouyne, &c, VS.
same" the undersigned commissioners appoint
ed by said decree, will proceed upon the prem
ises, on Saturday, May 18th, 1871, to sell the
tract of land bought by Brewer and wife Of Lou
don Koontz and now in the occupancy of Sam
uel G. Wilson, containing 1907 acres.
This land lies about three-fourths of mile
from Churchville on Whisky creek, and is fine
land. About 20 acres are in timber, and the bal
ance is in cultivation, and in grass. It has upon
it comfortable buildings and good orchard.
1t is rarely that tract Of land of the size and
quality of this comes into market. and it is wor-
thy of the attention of persons wanting such.
Terms OF sae.-Enough cash in hand to nav
costs of suits and sale, and the balance upon
credits of one, two, three and four years. for
bonds with approved security, bearing interest,
and the title to the land retained as ultimate Sc
curity.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, A NJ.
ap11-tds MARSHALL HANGER
FL. M. BELL,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

Col, Hamilton, at Arena, Wis, recently
coughed up bullet which he received in one
of the Virginia battles. Though the ball only
weighed one ounce, the colonel AYERS that his
head is about twenty pounds lighter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

A SHOCKING TRAGEDY-THREE CHILDREN
BURNED TO DEATH. Wednesday after
noon colored man and bis wife residing on a
piece of land adjoining Judge Burnham' S farm.
on the York River road, three miles below
Richmond, before going to their afternoon
work in the field, locked up in their cabin their
three children, all small, the youngest an in-
faut. Some time afterwards the woods near
by took fire, the flames speedily communica-
Before aid could reach the little sufferers they
were all burned to death. The neighbors,
white and black all congregated rapidly, and
made the most strenuous efforts to subdue the
flames It was not until 10 clock, however,
that they succeeded. This poor man and wo-
man have the sympathy Of everybody in their
sore afiiction.- Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

The New York Star remarks bacon said
that "of all men we meet, nine parts in ten
are what they are good or bad, by their edu-
cation" If this is true, and it is, undoubted-
ly, how patent the duty becomes of providing
with the utmost liberality and care for the ed
ucation of our youth"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

A building was destroyed at Mt Airy. near
Petersburg, Va, on Tuesday, belonging to an
old colored man known as the ''hominy n an. -
After the fire "Uncle Peter found his specie
slowed in butter pot, in the ruins, all right
$3.50 in gold and $4,000 in silver and copper
coin, but not the 81. 900 in greenbacks which
he had also slowed away.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

ARREST OF AN ESCAPED EELoN.-Iemuel
Giles, colored, noted horse-thief, who esca-
ped few days since from the jail of Nottowav
county, vas arrested in Petersburg On Wed
nesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

RAILROAD KINGs.-A Pittsburg paper re-
ports great advantage gained by Mr. Garrett
Of the Baltimore and Ohio road over the Penn
sylvania Central by the purchase of controlling
stock in the Pittsburg and Cleveland road, A
contest for the control of this road has been
going on for some time Fisk & Gould owned
enough stock in it to control the management,
and they offered it short time since to the
Pennsylvania Central at $25 The offer was
declined as too high-being much above the
market price. A few days afterwards, this
resolution was reconsidered, and Mr.. Tom
Scott wrote to take the stock at the price
asked. But he was too late. He was informed
that Mr.. Garrett had taken it at 1927.
This, by the completion Of the Connelsville
road, gives Baltimore line West, which will
prove serious rival to the Pennsylvania Cen
trail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

The London Times says that ssmall or weak
people, as to 'intellectuals,' can commit no
greater mistake than to endeavor to make
themselves conspicuous in times of difficulty
or disturbance. And yet it is frequently the
case that this attempt is made exactly at this
wrong time ae5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02
Books Dc Stationery.
COUNTY SUPERENTENDENT OF
~ schools, School Trustees
and Teachers.


CAN FIND THE
BEST TEXT BOOKS,
HUNTER s CO.'S, Booksellers, Sta or,or "
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DAVIES ARlTB METIC
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which have been adopted bv tho Sr,rr D..
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of Virginia 'IAo SCHOOLS
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we nave also a good stock of other
BOOKS,
STATES,
INKS AND
SCHOOL STATIONERY
%zs- All orders a 81 $, should 81 be addressed to
HUNTER & CO., Booksellers,
Staunton. Va:
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auction Safes.
uALUARLELA.D F1ae SAFE

VALUABLE LAND FOR gALE.-In
pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, rendered in the cause of Nc
Comb VS.. Thomas A. Turk and Others. at the
last June term. will proceed tla ,lpAr,,iSns
on TUESDAY, MAY 30rH, 1871, to sell at pub
lie sale to the highest bidder, the tract of land
on which said Thomas A. Turk resides situated
in said county. on Meadow run, about 7 miles
from Staunton, containing about 2514 acres more
or less. 1t stands among the frst-class farms of
the county, has on it brick mansion house,
Swlsher barn. and good Improvements generally
1t is seldom that such estate is put up at auc-
ton. Sale to commence at eleven o'clock, A
NJ
TERMs-Costs of sale and suit in hand, balance
in equal instalments at six, eighteen thirty and
forty two months, bearing interest, purchaser to
give bonds with sufficient personal security, and
title to be retained as ultimate security
NICHO. K. TROUT,
an25-tds Conmissinnnr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

A late Geographic dispatch circulated 10 the
Northern papers, says :-' Information from
the South is to the effect that since the pas
sage Of the Ku-Klux bill by Congress, or rath-
er since it became apparent that the bill would
be passed, outrages are less frequent" This,
says the Richmond Wing, sis a sample of the
mode in which 'outrages'' are managed. They
are first fabricated to order to subserve pur-
pose; and having served that purpose, are I'M
tremendously dismissed Nobody who knows
any thing of the facts, believes the action of
Congress has had the least effect in the South. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

We learn from the Register that DR.. JAS Ell.
Harris of Harrisonburg has received the ap-
pointment of Demonstration Of Operative Den
istry in the Baltimore College of Dental Sur
gerry, and has accepted the position rendered
him.
At the last session Of the Baltimore College
Of Dental Surgery, Frank L. Harris, of Au-
gusta county, graduated as Doctor Of Dental
Surgery, and is now associated with his broth
ers, Jas. Fl. & Geo. T. Harris, of Harrison
burg.
The Virginia Star, speaking of nomination;
ofcandidates for the Legislature, says: Don
be in a hurry gentlemen the election does not
take place until November Let us reason TO-
gether for short time in order that we may
consider what can be done towards advancing
our manufacturing, agricultural and other in
tcrests which tend towards building up oul
waste places"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02
NesU Advertisements.
ANE DOOR EAST
SHNE DOOR EAST
OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

large and attra eeive stock OF Dry
GOODS, and DRESS GOODS
in endless variety, made of either WOOL cotton,
flax or silk-the newest and most desirable styles
In any market.
Great show in white goods-Peques, Vic,
Lawns and other dress goods for ladies and
misses
Mems and boys wear-fne and coarse.
Trimmings and small goods-Gloves, Hosiery,
Handkerchiefs, Corsets, Parasols, Ladies' city
shoes.
My stock is large and attractive
Staples in splendid variety of brands and
grades. buy no trash staple goods.
If you wish to buy, come and see the money
value OF first class goods, both in imported and
American fabrics.
ma2-2m F.M. YOUNG.
Town papers copy
AzgSOLUTzON.-T partnership ex-
j listing heretofore between the undersigned
under the names of Powell s. Blackley, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent Either party
Is authorized to sign, in settlement of the bust
ness of the old firm. arsaf
: All parties having claims against us, will come
forward present them at once and all indebted
to US, will, we hope, settle promptly.
P. n. POWELL
May lst, 1871. JAS. FL. BLACKLEY.
I N. iO w ELL Will commune the GrOcery
and Produce business at the old stand, corner of
M ain and Augusta Streets and with thanks to
his friends for past favors, hopes it may be their
pleasure to continue their trade with him. He
will keep constantly on hand full and select
stock of Groceries, Produce. Fertilizers Seeds,
&C. p. N. POWELL.
ma2-3t
T s. GILLIAN s. co., next door be-
eDs low the Post-ofice, have on hand large
stock of choice Groceries.
Sugar by the barrel and coffee by the sack
very cheap.
Also teas, spices, chewing and smoking to-
bacco, molasses, syrups, bacon, lard, fish, wood
enware and everything in the grocery line.
We would call special attention to our stock
of fine Liverpool salt.
It will be to your interest to give us call, for
we intend to sell cheap. nay3-6w
WAL PAPERs.-So PATTERNS
w
VAIL PAPERS
I in store, besides 800 samples.
Also large stock of
WIN BOW 8 III a ID rs,
Hollands for Curtains.
For sale by
HUNTER s. CO.,
| Booksellers, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02
Ii BOOTS,
LADIES AND MEMS WORK

LADIES AND MEMS WORK
of all kinds made to order. We keep on hand,
of our own make, the following goods, viz:
Mems French Calf Sewed Boots and CATERS ;
Mems Calf sewed Shoes Mems calf pegged
Boots; mems kip and upper pegged boots, also
our GU Challenge, Brogan for Laborers; ladies,
and button CATERS. We have the bottoms put
Oh-all our own work by hand, and will make
good any defect which may be found in soles or
uppers.
Ladies' shoes, embracing'all the various styles
now worn.
Mems boots and shoes, from the cheapest to
the best grades. Any known style of boots or
shoes furnished at short notice.
A good stock of children's shoes now in store.
Hats! h
a large assortment of staple and fashionable
Hats. L would be thankful for continuation
of the patronage SO literally bestowed in the
past. N. B. HENDRY,
MAJ opposite the Courthouse.
4 CARD TO MY
OLD CUSTOMERS
AND THE PUBLIC!
nave ntteo up one size OF my stOre-rOOnl,
heretofore exclusively used for the Boot Shoe,
and Hat trade, for DRY GOODS. 1 can now
show you nice stock Of
Dry Goods and Notions,
which / purchased while in the North, at very
low figures. l have line of
DOMESTICS, LADIES DRESS GOODS,
LADIES' STRAW GOODS.
RIBBONS, GLOVES,
HOSIERY, &c,
which l think cannot fail to please. In future
I propose to keep an assortment of these good;
always on hand, and will use my best endeavors
to suit your tastes and meet your views in re-
gard to price. N. B. HENDRY.
Augusta street, opposite Courthouse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

The Chicago Tribune Republican, admins
tiers the following severe rebuke to those SEN
ators and Congressman who voted against the
amnesty bill: There is not Republican (says
''the IFibune) who voted against amnesty who
twas not secretly actuated by the fear that if
''the raw-head-and- bloody bones of the Rebel
Zion were out Of the way, the Republican
party might not carry the next election. This
lis all there is of it, and this is pusillanimous
hypocrisy and cowardice, which has a greater
tendency to dishonor, and thereby defeat, the
Republican party than all the little cunning
inventions Of its authors can do to save it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

The new Commissioners Of Patents, has
placed in charge of special examiner the i'm
provement in machinery for using electricity
as motive power, for which caveats are now
being filed. A New Jersey inventor claims
that the power can be by his invention indef-
nitely multiplied without Increasing the size Of
the battery or the strength Of the current.
The Radicals insist that the Democratic par
ty is bent on overturning the entire fabric of
Government just as soon as it gets into power
This is a prodigiouS-error. The Democracy
only intend to reform abuses, lessen taxes, and
restore the Government to something like its
former purity
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

The New York Star hits off the situation
happily in the following paragraph:
liking Grant, the Military Dictator, will en-
ter upon bis duties after the adjournment of
Congress- Farewell liberty! Good-by peace
Alas, Door South |"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

Those persons in the West engaged in an eff
fort to have the Capital of the u. S. removed
from its present location, say that they will
postpone further movements, until the ap-
portionment Of representation under the recent
census, to be made by the present Congress,
shall have given to the central and western por-
tons Of the Union that just weight in national
,legislation which their population entities,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02
YOMNEISsTONER's NOTICE.

u COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Staunton, Va, May 1st 1871. I
To Moore Paxton, admir- of John Wallace,
Daniel Crogan John Nunan, 81. L. Reagan and
NJ. G. Hartman, Take notice that shall, as spe-
cal commissioner, by virtue of decree render
ed in vacation in the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the Chancery cause of John Wal
lace,s admir- VS.. Daniel Crogan, ct ais, at my of
flee in the town of Staunton, OF Wednesday, the
oath day of May, 1871, take, state and settle the
following accounts:
1st An account .of all judgments and other
liens binding the real estate of the defendants,
John Nunan and Daniel Crogan, either jointly
or separately, and the order Of their priorities ;
End, An account of the real estate of said de-
PENDANTS, and of the fee simple value thereof;
and of the specific liens chargeable thereon, If
any;
3rd, An account of the annual and rental val
ne of such real estate subject to the lien charges
thereon.
When and where you are required to attend
with such vouchers and papers as will enable me
to comply with the above decree.
MEADE r WHTTE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02
InayZ-4W Special COmmisslOner.
AseNE ME&GI4lNE EseS NsATIGE-T 4 L


COMMISSION R'S NOTECE.-To AL
" exander H. Taylor, guardian of John B.
and Thomas Burwell, infant children of Thomas
Burwell, decd, Elizabeth M. Burwell and Julia
A. Burwell, John B. and Thomas Burwell, in
fants defending by j. N. Ryan, their Guardian
ad Item, Benjamin Crawford, and Joseph A.
Waddell and John N. Hendren, admir- of Thos
Q; Burwell, decd, and all unsatisfed creditors
Of the estate Of said decedent
Take notice that in pursuance of decree at
the November term, 1870, of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, in the cause of BurwelPs
guardian, &C., VS.. Burwell and ais, I shall, on
the 9th day of May, 1871, at my office in Staun-
ton, proceed to take accounts of the debts out
standing against the estate of Thomas c. Bur-
well, deco the nature and amount of the liza
blilty of said estate to Benjamin Crawford; the
assets IN / hand or likely to come into the hands
OF said BurwelPs administrators and any other
matters pertinent And unless the creditors ap-
pear at such time, with proof of their claims.
they will hereafter be precluded from asserting
them. -9
Given under my hand as Commissioner of said
Court this 18th day of April, 1871.
uazO-4G THOMAS ID. RANSOM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

The New York Stock Exchange, is now pop
ularly called the "Wall Street Gambling Sa-
LOOM" Not an inappropriate name
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

The Joint Commission, says the Norfolk
Virganian, are not getting along so well as we
had hoped. 1t seems that the sunshine of
their negotiations has been obscured by a cloud,
and we are now told that in addition to the
Alabama claims and fishery question, the old
boundary dispute has been revived, and the
famous legend 'ffty-four forty OR fight again
looms up into public view. We regret this.
This country has had enough of war, and we
In the South can not afford SO costly luxury
Unfortunately we can only remain as spectators
OF the preliminary moves On the board, and
pray for peace. Indeed, We are at loss to
understand how either government, with just
regard for its own people, could mediate the
last resort but we are not insensible to the
fact that the present Administration may find
it convenient before the next Presidential cleo
ton to act on the suggestion of General But
Ter, whose voice is still for war" with a view
to the perpetuation Of power in the hands of
his party. Viewed in this connection, the re-
vival of this question is painfully suggestive of
future complications
The Fish Commissioners recently appointed,
under an act Of the Virginia Legislature, have
just completed visit to several gentlemen at
the North, most prominently engaged in the
culture of fish, and will make report to the
next General Assembly urging liberal appro-
priations for stocking all cur streams with fish,
and suggesting the best means for the accom-
plishment Of that end
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

~ improved REAL ESTATE, in Rockbridgs
county, miles from Lexington The under
signed offers for sale his highly improved and
valuable farm, lying on both sides of the Valley
Plank road, miles south of Lexington, Rock
bridge county, Virginia. The real estate con-
slsts OF 1921 acres, about 100 acres are in fine
timber and woodland, the balance in high state
OF cultivation. The Improvements consist of O.
NEW BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
with tin roof, porticos, &C., and contains eleven
rooms, and brick kitchen, cistern etc. Also
sstabling for horses, cattle, etc., granary, coach
house, ice house, wood sheds, and every neces-
sary out house. The garden adjoining the dwell
ling house comprises Is acres, drained and high
~ improved with all permanent beds of fruits,
etc, necessary for market garden. A vineyard
IN bearing now of 5000 vines, and an orchard of
1000 trees
The place is well watered and has upon it five
tenant houses of four rooms each, we'll finished,
plastered and painted with stables attached
thereto, so as to enable the farm to be convent
emily divided and worked by different purcha-
sers The farm will be sold as whole or will
be divided to suit purchasers. There is upon the
tract quantity of limestone and fine site for
kim and the fencing is nearly all new, and in
fine order. For terms, &C., address,
JOHN B. LADY,
or my agent, +. w. HENDERSON,
jan1O-tf p O box 60 LEXINGTON Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

1t is stated in the Washington Patriot that
Senator Morton, (now sometimes called Ku-
Klux Morton) is the person who invented the
knights of the Golden Circle"-also that
he is not man very much to be praised, or,
spoken well Of He is said to be like that
Heather Chinee, in some particulars. He
is, besides all this, the adviser and director of
the President-his guide, philosopher and
friend which is bad thing for the Pres-
dent and not at all good thing for the coun-
try. The President, we regret TO say, u.s. in
our opinion, very unfortunate In the choice of
his favorites generally. -Alec Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

b ANOTHER STABLE BURNT For the past
several years quite number Of stables have
been burned at Lewisburg, Greenbrier county,
W. Va. It is generally believed by the citi-
zeps to have been the diabolical work of incen-
diaries. - isos
Another stable was burned there on Sunday
morning, the 23rd instant. At that time, says
the Border journal, the large stable of DIR.
John A. Hunter, together with five horses,
one calf, considerable amount of lumber, sew
eral sets of harness, and some valuable ma
chinery and farming implements was destroyed
by fire. 5a4
We have not obtained a correct estimate
of the loss sustained by Dr. Hunter, but are
Of the opinion that it will not fall much short
Of twenty FIVE hundred dollars. roa 81
There was negro boy sleeping in the stable
who barely escaped with his life, the fire hav-
iug originated on the first floor y 49,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

A BODY FOUND map, in the employ of
Mr. j. N. Keller, who resides near the Shen-
andoah river, about one mile above Howels-
vile, discovered the body of girl, supposed
to be about sixteen years of age, floating near
the shore on Monday week Mr. K. was i'm
mediately notified of the fact, and the body
was taken out and buried on the bank of the
river. She had been in the water SO long that
all trace of recognition was oblitered. There
was strip of red flannel around her neck
Her dress was striped worsted-a small por-
ton of which remained on the body. Il is
supposed that this young girl is one of the
many poor unfortunate persons who lost their
lives during the terrible freshet of September
last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02
DANIEL BOONE
REsIRABLE HOUSE AND Lot f.

-. sale.-I offer for sale my very desirable
dwelling house and lot situated in one of the
De pest neighborhoods in the city of Staunton.-
Inc ne house contains 9 good, comfortable rooms,
with pantry, cellar &c.
:, The lot has 40 feet front, and runs back 200 f.
For particulars apply to
ap11-tf CHAS. f HAINES
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02
Pr5UOte Sales.
II AND EOR &ALE-T will offa

4 AND FOR SALE will offer for 8
IL privately, until June 15th 1871, my fam
containing $50 acres, situated on North river,
between Mt. Meridian and Port Republic
There are two comfortable dwelling houses,
stable, corn-crib, granary. dairy and we'll near
suppose further description is unnecessary, rs
those wishing to purchase, will examine the land
for themselves.
ap25-3t& DANIEL BOONE.