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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

To MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN.-We
have commenced the publication of the annual
catalogue of the Officers, Premiums, &C., of the
Augusta County Fair, which will hold its fourth
annual exhibition, in this place, on the 18th,
18th and 18th days of October next. This cata-
logue will have wide circulation among the very
best citizens of the country, and, consequently,
will be most excellent advertising medium
In order to afford our merchants and business
men an opportunity of communicating with the
public, through its pages, we will insert adver-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

Va A. NJ SIMPSON, so long and favorably
known TO this community in the shoe business
is with c.. L. WELLER, and will be pleased to
have call from his friends. APPS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

Nsg~ To THE VOTERS of North River Town
ship.-I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Assessor of North River Town
shin. j. HATCH SLOWER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

rs We are authorized to announce I. ID.
WHEELER q candidate for reelection to the Of
fee of Assessor of North River Township.
noU10-04
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II ~. DONNALLY.
- Giove Manufacturer,
Near Lewisburg. West Virginia. The public
will bear in mind that am still engaged in the
business of manufacturing the celebrated DON
NALLY GLOVES, and that I am prepared to
execute all orders for ladies and gentlemen's
Buckskin Riding Gauntlets, Half Hands, and
Gloves of all descriptions. Orders from dis
lance are solicited.
A fine assert nent can be found at the store of
Messrs. Roane & Abby and at D. A. Kayser's.
ianI7-1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

- Mr.. @. A. RICHARDSON has removed into
the building, on the corner of Main and
Augusta streets, in the store-room recently oc-
cupied by Messrs. P. B. & P. A. Sublett. He
is still in the Flour and Produce trade also has
Is choice stock of groceries on hand that will be
sold at the cheapest rates. All hisSfriends are
requested to call and see him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23
TON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Severe ON Lawyers.

One of our smart city lawyers was surprised
the other day by an old lady entering his Office
leading vicious looking youth. She said
Squire, I called to see if you would like to
take this boy and make lawyer of him.
"Ihe boy appears rather young, madam, +"
said the lawyer. How old is hep
Seven years. sir?''
He is too young, decidedly too young
Have you no older boys ?"
''Oh yes sir, | have several; but we concu-
ded to make farmers Of the others. I told my
old man that thought this little fellow would
make first rate lawyer, and so / called to see
if you would take him"
''No madam; he is too young yet to COM
mence the study of the profession But why
do you think this boy better calculated for a
lawyer than your other sons p
why, you see, sir, he is just seven years
old to-day; when he was five he'd lie like all
nature when six, he was as sassy and impu-
dent as any critter could be; and now he Il
steal everything he can lay hands on
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COMMISSIONING NOTICE.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

-
Staunton, Va, May 1st 1871. I
To Moore Paxton, admir- of John Wallace,
Daniel Crogan John Nunan, H. L. Reagan and
NJ. G. Hartman, Take notice that / shall, as spe-
cial commissioner, by virtue of a 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
fee in the town of Staunton, OF Wednesday, the
Path day of May, 1871, take, state and settle the
following accounts
LIST, 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 +. WHITE,
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Leg0L Notices.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Covlngton, Va, May 10th, 1871.
VIRGINIA :-In the Circuit Court Of AL
Shriver Swope, ct al,
AGAINST
James Burk,
also In Chancery
James T. Robinson,
AGAINST
T James Burk,
- 1T is adjudged, ordered
and decreed that these causes be referred to mas
ter commissioner, Andrew Damron, with in
structions to make full statement of all liens
and their priorities, on all the estate both real
and personal, including vendors liens, judgment
liens and other liens. both prior and subsequent
to the trust deed in the bills mentioned, the val
ne of the personal property, and the annual and
fee simple value of he real estate, with any 9TH
er matter specially. stated, deemed pertinent by
himself or required to be stated by any of the
parties. And said Commissioner is authorized
to proceed after advertising the time and place
of stating said accounts once week for four
successive weeks in the Staunton Spectator,
newspaper published in the town of Staunton,
and also in the Virginia Gazette, a newspaper
published in the town of Lexington, and also by
posting notices at the front door of the Court
house, and at two other public places in Allie
ghany county a oGa9PTyR R ste ARR Go,r
!, ~ The parties interested are notified that I
have fixed upon Saturday, June 24th, 1871, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, as the time, and the Law Office
" AsODeIL LIZ 7 FFIsn, COV1ngCOn, virginia, as
the place at which to execute the duties required
OF me IN the foregoing decree, at which time and
place they must attend.
ANDREW DAMRoN,
may16-4w Commissioner
I .olnmissioner's NotIce.-Io Thomas
~ FL. Antrim and VIM. Caldwell, executors
of George t. Antrim, deceased, John S. Bran
aman and ais, and all creditors of said Brana-
man holding liens upon his lands
Take notice that in pursuance of decree of
the County Court of Augusta pronounced on
the End day of May, 1871, in acausetheren de-
pending on the chancery side thereof, in which
Thorn IS FL. Antrim and VIM. Caldwell execu-
tors of George I. Antrim, deceased, are plain
tiffs, and John S: Branaman and Catharine A.
Baker are defendants, i shall, as commissioner
of said court, proceed directed by said decree,
on Tuesday, the Goth day of May, 1871, at my
office in the town of Staunton, to ascertain and
state in addition to the plaintiffs hen, all other
liens whether by judgment or otherwise upon
the said John s. Branaman's real estate in the
Bill mentioned. their several dates and priori-
ties, and also to ascertain the fee simple and an
nual rental value of the lands in the Bill men,
toned, together with such matters as may be
deemed pertinent by me, or required by any of
the parties to be stated, and at such time and
place all lien creditors are required to file evil
dence of their claims.
Given under my hand as Commissioners of said
Court this 3rd day of May, 1871
g. M. HARRISON,
may9-4t Commissioner.
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MEADE +. WHITE,
lay2-4w Special Commissioner
n commissioners NOffce.-To Ssmne

A commissioners NOtfce.--To Samuel
" Driver, Henry Rippetoe. and VIM. D. Rip
getoe and all creditors of said Henry and VIM.
d. Rippetoe holding liens upon their lands
Take notice, That in pursuance of decree
rendered at the April term, 1871, of the County
Court OF Augusta, in a cause in chancery there
tiff. and Henry Rippetoe and VIM. D. Rppa sst
are defendants, shall, as Commissioners of said
Court, proceed as directed by said Decree on
Thursday, the lst day of June, 1871 at my Office
in the town of Staunton, to ascertain and state:
. 1st, The character and dignities of all liens
binding the real estate of the defendants, Henry
and VIM. d. Rippetoe
End, The fee simple and annual rental value
OF all the real estate owned by said defendants
subject to said liens.
Srd, Such matters may be deemed pertinent
by myself, or required By any Of the parties to
be stated.
And at such time and place all lien creditors
of said Henry and VIM. D. Rppetoe are re-
CURED to file evidence of their claims
Given under my hand as commissioner of said
Court, this 3rd day of May, 1871.
G. Nj. HARRISON,
may9-4t Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

~ To THE LADIEs.-If you wish pretty fit
ting, good, durable and fashionable shoe, 20 to
Major Newtons cheap store. next door to the
Spectator Office, Augusta street He HAS HIS
SHOES MADE TO ORDER AND WARRANTS EVERY
PAIR ap4-2m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIvERsITY.-We
have received the Catalogue of this institution
for 1901, and find in it much useful and inter
esting information on the present situation and
prospects of the University.
There are present this Session from Virginia
60 Texas 80, Kentucky So, Tennessee Is. Louisi-
ana "a, South Carolina 20, Missouri 90 Alabama
16, Georgia Is, Mississippi IS, Arkansas, IA,
West Virginia 8, North Carolina 7, -Maryland,
Z, New York 5, Illinois 3, Florida 2, Pennsyl-
vania 2 Ohio 1, Indiana /, Iowa ], California l,
Idaho Territory 1, District Of Columbia l,
France l, Canada 1.
Undergraduates 332.
Resident Masters
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23
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may9-3m Arbor Hill, Augusta co., Va.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

"MY PLAYMATE. We publish, on the out
side of this issue. an original story. written by
quite young lady, an inmate of the ID. d. &
Blind Institution, of this City. The story is an
exceedingly interesting one, and does great
credit both to the head and heart of the young
authoress. She is the same young lady that
wrote the story we published last FALL entitled
''Lorena and Paul Vane, or all for the best.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

''There was onst two cats in Kilkenny,
And ach thought there was one cat too many
So they quarrelled and fit,
And they gouged and they bit,
Till, excepting their nails
And the tips of their tails,
Instead of two cats there wasn't any,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

4 commissioners Notice.-To James
" Harden, David Kunkle, Jeremiah Martin,
Lorenzo Shaw, Estaline M. Shaw, and n. K.
Trout, and all creditors Of David Kulkle, hold
ing liens upon his real estate
Take notice, that in pursuance of decree rem
dered at the April term, 1871, of the County
Court of Augusta county, in the cause of James
Harden against David Kunkle ct ats, shall, on
the Both day OF May, 1871, at my office in Staun-
ton, proceed to take, state. and settle the follow
ing accounts
LIST, The character and value of all the real es-
tate owned by the defendant, David Kunkle. or
that last aliened by him, both its fee simple and
annual rental value.
End, In addition to the plaintiffs lien, all other
liens whether by judgment or otherwise bind
ing the said David Kunkle's real estate, or that
last allened by him, their several dates and pri-
critics.
3rd Such matters as may be deemed pertinent
by me or required by any of the parties to be
stated and at such time and place all lien credi-
tors of the said David Kunkle are required to
to file evidence of their claims.
Given under my hand as commissioner Of said
Court, this 3rd day of May, 1871.
G. NJ HARRISON,
may94t Commissioner.
commissioners EotIce.-To Robert G.
u BIekle, Philip Greaver and all creditors of
said Greaver holding liens upon his real estate
Take notice. That IN pursuance of decree
rendered at the April term, 1871, of the county
court of Augusta, in cause in chancery therein
depending, in which r. G. Bickle is plaintiff
and Philip Greaver is defendant. / shall, as COM
missioner of said Court, proceed as directed by
sad decree, on Thursday, the 1st day of June,
1871, at my office in the town of Staunton. to as
certain and state
LIST, The character and dignities of all liens
resting on the real estate of the defendant Phil
ip Greayer. ,
End, The character and fee simple, and annual
rental value of such real estate.
3rd, Such matters as may be deemed pertinent
by myself or required by any OF the parties to
be stated. ---.-
And at such time and place all lien creditors
of said Greayer are required to file evidence of
their claims.
Given under my hand as commissioner of said
Court this 3rd day of May, 1871.
.eota G. III. HARRISON,
ma9-4t Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

PASTE THAT WILL KEEP A YEAR.-Dissolve
q teaspoonful of alum in quart of warm wa
ter. When cold stir in as much -four as will
give it the consistency of thick cream, being
particular to beat up all the Jumps stir in as
much powdered rosin as will lie on dime, and
throw in half dozen cloves to give pleasant
odor Pour this -four mixture into pan con-
tanning teacupful of boiling water, and stir it
well over the fire. In very few minutes it will
be of the consistency of mush. Pour it into an
earthen or china vessel let it COOL lay a cover
on, and put in cool place. When needed for
lse, take out portion and soften it with warm
water. Paste thus made will last twelve months
It is better than gum, as it does not gloss the pa
per- and can be written on.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

The following is succint but spirited ac-
count of the history of the famous Kilkenny
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23
zLsGENEA.-At Rules held in the Clerks
Y office of the County Court of Allegheny
County, on the first Monday in April, 1871
Frederick Masters and wife,

III.
Frederick Masters and wife,
AGAINST
Andrew B: D. Kincaid, Virginia F. Kincaid,
Thomas j. Criser, and Mary E. his wife, in her
own right, and as late Executrix of George Mas
ters decd, John Il. Pharr, late sheriff Of ALLIE
ghany county, and as such administrator de bo-
mis- non, with the will annexed of the said Geo.
Masters, dec d, Jessie jackson, John E. Green,
and VIM. A. Masters-In Chancery.
The object Of this suit Is to recover the amount
of legacy mentioned in the will of William d.
Kincaid, decd received by George Masters, de-
ceased, in his lifetime guardian OF the female
plaintiff. III -l-
And it appearing by affidavit fled, that An
drew B. D. Kincad is not resident of this Com
monwealth, 1t is ordered that he do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
notice. and do what is necessary to protect his
interest. A eopy-teste, Ha IT.
may2-4w JOHN r. PHARR, Clerk
TERRILL & McALLIsTER,. p. q. Il
1vLERK'S OFFICE County Court of Au-
4 gusta county--3 ESTRAY SHOATS-Ta-
ken up by Thomas Nj. Blakemore, on the land
Of N l.. Blakemore, on the 1st day of March,
1871, of the following description, to wit
One white sow, right ear black, black spot on
left side, no knife marks; one boar, black spot
ted, no Knife mark, and one white sow,sno knife
mark, supposed to be eight months old, and APP
praised at SIS. SO cents per head, by Bemiah Vint,
Jacob +. Splitter and John w. Brown, before j..
w. Crist, Jr., j. P. k i-l--,
may2-4t WIN. A. BURNETT, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

CHAIN GANGS. y In our article last week on
this subject, we called the attention of our cor
poration and county judges to the law on the
subject, and suggested to them the propriety of
taking the proper steps for the organization Of
such gangs. We have since examined the law,
and find that 1t is not competent for the courts to
take any action in the matter, but that the ccun-
ty board of supervisors and the city council pos
sess the prerogative Of organizing such gangs"
Inc following is the ''Act of Assembly to au-
thorlze the organization of chain gangs in cities,
Gowns ana counties" and we would respectfully
can She at1entlon of our county board of super
visors and city council to it:
~ BE ib enacted by the general assembly.
mat the common councils of An cities and towns
~ tls Hta!e, containing population of over five
1hGusand inhabitants, and the trustaas on o+hor
proper authority of other Incorporated towns IF
Jess than five thousand inhabitants. and the
BOARD OF supervisors of each county are hereby
aoVhofized and empowered to establish chain.
gangs IN their respective cities towns and coun-
res LOT the purpose and object of working on
Siie 1leetS' ROADS, and public property of such
cities, towns, and counties All nersons who
may De convicted IN the hustings courts of such
cities and towns, or in the comfy courts Of e1cb
ccouhues' OF mlsdemeanor, and sentenced to con
hnement IN Jail as a punishment or ,o,4 -
ishment for such msdemeanor or who 49, - bo
imprisoned for failure to pay any fine or nenel-
ty, which may have been assessed against oncb
person, upon such conviction
Such common councils, trustees or other
proper authority, and board Of supervisors. sball
establish rules and regulations for thecare. safe
keeping, and government of such persons while
SO employed; and shall provide for the payment
Q! the expenses of said chain-gangs out of theil
city, town, and county treasures.
o. Ahls act shall be in force from its passage
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

For tricks that are cool,
And Soda that is free,
Call at DR.. Reese s. Co.'S,
And see the Chinee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

rs BLANK-BOOKS AND PRINTING
FOR BANKS, INSURANCE COMPANIES
AND RAILROADS.&C. SPECIALITY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

PUBLISHERS OF
Blackburn & McDomalds Southern School His
tory of the United States-one volume y mo,
$40 pages, cloth, 81. Copies for examination,
81 Is Liberal terms to schools and colleges for
nOZ9-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Covington, Va, May 10th, 1871.
VIRGINIA :-ln the Circuit Court of AL
' leghany county, March term, ISL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

The Faculty consists of IS Professors with
Assistant Instructors.
The course of instruction comprehends every
thing taught in the best Universities of the land
if we except the Schools of Divinity and Medi-
cine, which are not included in the curriculum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

SUNDAY SCHOOL EXERCISES. Pursuant to an
nouncement, the Southern NJ. e. Sunday school,
of this place, held their first quarterly meeting
in the Methodist church on last Sunday evening
at oclock, 2. NJ. The exercises consisted Of
l, Singing by the school; 2, Prayer by Rev,
VIM A. Harris; 3, Singing by the school,
Reading statistical report by the Superintendent
mir. G. W. Hunter; s. Remarks by Rev. FL.
H. Kennedy 6, Singing by the SCHOOL, I, Ad-
dress by Mr. w. B. Thomas of Charlottesville,
the talented editor of the Charlottesville Intel
ligencer
All the exercises were highly entertaining but
She address of Mr.. Thomas was the principal fea-
ture of the occasion. We will not attempt to
give synopsis of the address in this brief local
notice, but will simply say that the speaker fully
sustained his reputation as an orator, and his
marks were beautifully touching, and were cal
culated to inspire new zeal on the part of those
already engaged in the Sunday school work, and
to enlist the efforts of those who have never,
heretofore, been interested in the subject.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

ANTSeDL CAaShg II sa.--I will continue the
w wool carding business at my old stand
until Sept. next. Al persons having wool to
Intending to discontinue the business next
Fall, l earnestly request all persons indebted to
me to come forward and settle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-23

I'VE KAYSER is constantly receiving addi-
lions to his large stock Of new dress goods, such
as black Iron Grenadire. black Bonn bazine, 6 4
black French D'I.aine French Peque, black
silk, French Linen aud Battiste for dresses :;
French Lawns, Organdes, &c, all of which are
offered at the very lowest rates. m9-3t
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-03-02

While l am speaking of animals will
mention that 1 have got a horse by the
name Of ''Jerico." He is a mare. have
seen remarkable horses before, but none
so remarkable as this. wanted a horse
that could shy. and this one fills the bill.
had an idea that shying indicated spirit
III was correct I have got the most spirited
horse on earth. He SHES at everything he
comes across, with the utmost impartiali-
ty. He appears to have a mortal dread of
telegraph poles especially and it is for
tunate that these are on both sides Of the
road, because as it is now 1 never fall of
twice on the same side. If I fell on the
same side always it would get TO be mo-
notonOus after while. This creature has
got scared at everything he has seen to-
day, except a hay-wagon. He walked up
to that with an intrepidity and reckless
ness that were astonishing. And it would
fill any one with admiration to see how he
preserves his self possession in the pres
: ence Of a barley-sack. This daredevil
bravery will be the death of this horse
some day.
He has only one fault: his tail has been
chopped off or driven up, and he has to fight
the flies with his heels. This is all very
we'll, but when he tries to kick fly of
the top of his head with his hind foot, it is
too much variety. He is going to get
himself into trouble that way some day,
He reaches around and bites my legs, too
don't care particularly about that, but
don't like to see a horse too sOciable.