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Christian Charity.

From letter dated Stanton, August 9Th,
published 10 the Richmond Dispatch of the 9th,
we extract the following Illustration of true
Christian charity
There is an interesting incident connected
with the death of an old man who was greatly
attached to the former pastor, Rev. j. A.
Latane and which might not be uuinterestng:
A young lady of remarkable beauty, who was
in the habit of visiting the poor of the congre-
CATION and minstering TO their comfort, heard
of the condition Of this old man, and, in com
pany with Mr.. Latane, visited him almost
daily, and by degrees, from her own home and
purse, furnished bis humble home comfortably
Some months ago he was taken sick, and du-
ring his sickness she was accustomed each Sun
day morning to visit him before breakfast,
read the Bible, go through the services of the
Church, and pray with him. Finally he: sent
for her to come to him, as he believed he was
dying. In company with her pastor, she went
to the bedside Of the poor old man for whom
she had done so much. Believing that his end
was fast approaching, he requested that the
will which be had prepared should be read
This was done, and IN it he had left all of
his savings, amounting to nearly $500, to this
worthy and beautiful Virginia girl After it
was read she said "Oh cannot take that ;
| do not need it now. All that [ may have
done or said was prompted by another motive );
but will receive your blessing, and the money
let me give to the church. This he decided
to do, and 800 was given to the Sunday
school; the residue to the church. Kneeling at
his side, the old man put his hands upon her
head, gave her bis blessing, and died
This circumstance would never have been
known had not the superintendent of the Sun
day school importuned the pastor, who finally
gave the name Of the lady. And this is the
style of the Virginia girls In this section. y
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NEEsGzNHA.-At rules held in the Clerks
office of the Circuit Court of Highland
county on Monday, the 7th day of August, 1871,
Sarah A. Hull, adm TX of George W. Hull, de-
AGAINST
Samuel A. Wilson, admir- with the will annexed
of VIM. Johns, deceased Jeremiah w. Johns,
William Burns and Lucinda his wife, Morgan
Johns. Louis NJ Bishop In his own right, and as
administrator of Samuel Johns, decd, Margaret
Bishop, wife of said Louis NJ, j. l. Shumate,
5. 81. O., and as such, admir- of w w. Johns
and David NJ Johns, decd, Cynthia Johns, Jes-
Sc, Amelia and Lemuel Johns, infant children
of Sam'l Johns, decd and John w, Delilah J
and Thomas Johns infant children of David NJ
Johns decd, David Gwin and Margaret A., his
wife, and Daniel Long and Artilda his wife, de-
fendants-1n Chancery.
The object of this suit is to recover the amount
Of two debts due by the said William Johns in
his lifetime to the plaintiffs intestate, and to
have settlement of the accounts of the admir-
with the will annexed of said VIM Johns de-
ceased, and it appearing from satisfactory evi-
dence that David Gwin and Margaret A. his
wife are not residents of this Commonwealth,
1t is ordered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication of this order and do
what Is necessary to protect their interest.
81 A copy-teste,
j. Q. MATHENY Clerk.
JONES, p. q. auI5-4w
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I AND, MILLS, &c.. FoR SALE

AND, MILLS, de-. FOR SALE.-In
- pursuance of decree of the circuit court
OF Augusta county, entered in cause of Stout,
&c. vs.. Yount will proceed on FRIDAY, the
18Th day of September next, to sell on the prem
ses at public sale to the highest bidder, the real
estate of Martin Yount, as follows: tract OF
about 100 acres of good land on Christian creek
and Middle river; has on it comfortable dwell
ing, hrst-rate barn and outhouses, No. l or
chard, and is wel-watered
Also a lot OF about four acres, on which is a
cnopping, oil and saw mills, and carding ma
chimes.
Also a house and lot of aboutktwo acres, ad-
joining Laurel Hill church-all said property
adJ0lns-and is about six miles from Staunton
Terms-Costs of suit and sale in hand bal
ance IN equal instruments at one two, three and
four years, respectively bearing interest from
day OF sale, purchasers to give bonds with good
mate security. Sale at o'clock, 4 M.
auI5-tds N K TRiluT Cnnn,r
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DUBLEC sAEE.-I will SELL
Z SALE on Saturday, the oath DAY Ie
1871, at Churchville, the following propel9y, to
wit:
| horse two-horse wagon and harness, car
riase farming implements, and some household
and kitchen furniture.
All persons knowing themselves indebted will
and those holding claims against the estate will
present them, properly authenticated, for settle
ment Terms made known on day of sale.
j. A WILSON, admir-
may30-tds of VIM. I'll. Bell, decd.
ms-The above sale is postponed till Saturday.
the 10Th day of August.
j. A. WILSON, Admir-.
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This day, Tuesday August 18th, is the cen
tennial anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter
Scott, yet it was Celebrated in Edinburgh on
the 9th
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Gtaunton Baptist Female Institute,


aided by Rev. GEO. B. TAYLOR and other
accomplished teachers
This school offers a very full and thorough
course of study in Ancient Languages. Modem
Languages, Mathematics, Moral Philosophy,
Natural Sciences, Including a course of Lee
lures on Physiology and Hygiene), History, En-
glish Literature and the English Language and
Composition.
- The Departments of Music and Drawing and
PAINTING, are in the hands of the best teachers.
In the Preparatory Department efficient in
struction is gwen in the Elementary English
Studies, and in the rudiments of Latin and
French.
The session for 1871-'72 begins Tuesday. Sent
18th ana ends about 10th j ne F''
Charges for Entire Session
2 Board, including fuel washing. and
SS210 00
Tuition in Collegiate Department (inciu.
), dlng Anc and Modern Languages $50 to 30
Tuition IN Preparatory DEPARTMENT. $40 to SO
MUSIC with use Of piano for practice. 49,. $50
Drawing and Painting at usual rates.
Apply to Principal for further information.
july4-
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READY ANTIDoTE FOR PoIsoNs.- per-
son swallows a poison, instead OF breaking out
into multitudinous and incoherent explanations,
dispatch some one for the doctor Meanwhile
run to the kitchen, get half glass of water In
anything that is handy, put into it teasponful
of salt and as much ground mustard stir il an
instant, catch firm hold of the patients nose,
1.-THE mouth will soon fly open,) then down with
the mixture, and in secoad or two up will
come the poison. This will answer in larger
number of cases than any other. IF by this
time, the physician has not arrived, make the
patient swallow the white Of an egg, followed
by cup of strong coffee because these nullify
larger number Of posons than any accessible
artclesl as antidotes for any remaining in the
stomach
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Ex'or of John Lofts, Senr., decd.
au1-tds ssF
DUBLTC SALE OF LAND n Roanok,

county.-As executors Of Charles E. Oil
yer, deceased, and by the authority of his will,
we will, on the END day of August, 1871, offer
for sale at public auction upon the premises he
tract of land owned by said Oliver in his lifetime.
This land is situated about three miles from Big
Lick, in Roanoke county, adjoining the lands of
d. S. Read, James MEG. Kent and others, con-
tanning 48l acres. and is very valuable, being
in this climate. 1t is of easy access with good
road to the Big Lick depot of the Atlantic, Mis-
sissppi and Ohio Railroad The Land will be
shown by either of u.s. The terms will be liber-
al and made known the day of sale, so as to
suit the views and wishes of those desiring to
purchase.
WILLIAM WATTS,
THOMAS LEWIS,
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L On Thursday, the l7th day Of August 1871,
at II o'clock, will offer at public sale my farm
lying near Christians creek, adjoining the lands
OF Geo. Bateman, A. d. Wrenn and OIL ers, con-
tanning $50 acres
TERMs.-One thousand dollars in hand or so
arranged as to be paid in a short time for the
residue the purchaser can have the most liberal
terms.
augl-3tS ID s VOTING
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Tvs For YOung Ladies'
Tish board should apply early.
THOS. u. WILSON

Reference can be made to the following pa
irons of the school: Rev. j. W. X Handy, ID.
D., L. j. Parkins, ESQ, DR.. G. S. Walker, Chris
tian Eakle Esq, Maj. William Nj. Wilson and
others. julyl8-3m
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AescfIO1a Sales,

EXECUTOR's SALE OF LANDRY
u direction of the last will of John Lofts,
deceased. l will offer at public sale on the prem
ises on Friday, the 1st day of September next,
the tract of land of which the said Lofts died
possessed. Said land lies in Augusta county,
near five miles South of Middlebrook, adjoining
the lands of Capt. w c. McKenny and others,
has upon it house and other out-buldings,
good spring and orchard, and contains 40 acres.
Terms at sale. -.----
Creditors of the said estate must present their
claims within sixty days properly proven.
One COW, and quantity OF Household prop
erty will be sold at the same time and place.
Sale at II O'clock, A. nj.
JAMES III. CALLISON,
Elk or of j ohm Lofts, Senr., decd.
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NeaC Advertisements.

under this Ordinance, shall be enforced or re-
covered before the Mayor or any Justice Of the
Peace of the city. is
u: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict With this Ordinance are hereby repealed
70 This Ordinance shall be in force from the
first Monday in September next
A copy-teste,
JAMES T. PATTERSON, Clerk.
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NOMMTSSFONER NOTVCE T. 49,

4 OfAMHSSkON ERsS NOTHCE.-In our
" suance of decretal order of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, rendered on the 18th
day OF June, 1871, in a cause therein pending in
which John Dangerfeld is Plaintiff and Adj
am G. Cleek late Sheriff of Bath county, and
as such Administrator of Leroy 2. Daingerfeld,
decd, ct ais are Defendants
y Office is hereby given to the parties Plaintiff
and Defendants, that shall proceed at my Of
fee at Bath Courthouse, Virginia, on Friday.
the 22nd day.Cf September next
LIST, To enquire, ascertain and report to the
next term Of the said Circuit Court of Augusta
county. the true state of the title to certain
tract of land in the Bill and proceedings men
toned, containing $50 acres, lying aud being in
the county of Bath and which was purchased bv
William P, Leroy P, and Richard E. Danger
field of Jacob Grose.
End, To report all liens upon SAID lands as
against Richard e. Dalngerfeld or LEROY P.
Daingerfeld, Sen, showing their several and
respective dignities and priorities And
3rd, To report, by which of the Grantees of
said Grose the purchase money of saio land was
paid to said Grose. Given under my hand. as
special Commissioner IN said cause, this 7th dav
of August, 1871.
c. R. McDANNALD.
Com in Chancery Cir CT Bath co,intv
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-. IL. 1iicOAN IN n lid,
Com'r IN Chancery Cir. CT. Bath county.
au15-4yy
EHOEs SAEE-E4an{E Near St0unfon

8 By virtue of decree of the circuit court
OF Augusta county, cause of Moons adm'r
vs.. Moons widow, &c, rendered on the 10Th day
Of July, 1870. the undersigned commissioners
will proceed on the premises on Saturday, the
18th day of August next, to sell at public sale
30 the highest bidder. three lots of land known
as N os z 3, and 5, in the plat of survey of Elem
ing MOONS land. No 2 containing II acres,
and roods; No. containing 90 acres 9 roods,
and 10 poles, and No. 5 containing 81 acres for
merry purchased by John N. Opie and VIM. "a.
Tams.
Ierms-Costs of sale and rule, and one-third
Of amount due from late purchasers in hand
and balance in equal instalments at one and two
years, bearing interest from day of sale, to be
secured by bonds with good personal security,
and title to be retained as ultimate security.
Sale at Ii o'clock A M
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TeUBEEC SAFE OF a5 ACRES OF

4 Ian d. In obedience to decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, l will as COM
missioner, on MONDAY, THE 28TH DAY OF
AUGUST, at the front door of the Court house
of the County of Augusta at Ii o'clock, offer at
public sale
S5 ACRES
of land, now in tho possession of William Tan
HERSHEY, lying Christians creek, and adioin.
ing the lands of Geo. Bateman, David Rives and
others, on which there are two small tenements.
TERMs.-So much as will be necessary to paw
expenses Of sale will be required in cash. on the
residue credit of one, two and three years will
proved personal security. with interest from sale,
and retaining the title as ultimate security until
the purchase money is all paid.
DAVID S. YOUNG,
jul25-5ts CommissinndNn
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The people of Alsace are not yet reconciled
to becoming German citizens, and, having no
other way Of showing their discomfort, they
have generally refrained from voting at any Of
the elections which have been held since Ger
many annexed the Province. Two attempts
have already been made to procure municipal
officers for Strasbourg, but at each election the
citizens kept away from the polls. A similar
state of affairs prevails at Mulhouse. ''You
may force horse into the river but you cans
make him drink the water"
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H. M. BELL. ! g.,
N Z TROuT Com rs,

Es0ssp0meEgseEle.-A the request of Mr.
John Ople the above sale is postponed until
Monday, the End day of October next, when the
property will be offered in convenient lots for
pasture &c. The plat of the lots will be ready
before the sale for inspection. Sale in front of
Courthouse at / o'clock A NJ
I'll. NJ BELL & N. K TROUT,
au15-tds Commissioners
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4 TRENTON, FARMERS.-I am inst
"A receiving supply of the celebrated
BAUGH'S WBoNE PHosPHA TIE

b UGH'S RA WBONE PHOSPHATE
which, from experience by the farmers of this
county for the past five years l can safely rec
ommendsas the BEST ARTICLE upon lands to
which it adapted, that has ever been introdu-
ced not excepting the Peruvian Guano.
have made arrangements for the supply of
Ground Bone, Bone Flour, Peruvian Guano.
and other Guanos, at the most favorable rates.
all of which we will warrant pure and genuine'
Read the following certificate from one of the
most careful and reliable farmers of the county
Mr.. GEO. E. PRIcE-Dear Sir-In regard to
the effects of Baugh's Rawbone Phosphate, pur-
chased Of you, will state that have given 1t a
fair trial, having used it for three years. [ have
also tried several other Phosphates of good rem
ptationi and nc! have found Baugh's decidedly the
permanent fertilizer, and can confidently re.
commend it to the farming community. 1t in
creased the yield of wheat this season verv con-
siderably, and has very fine effect upon the
grass sown-in short have found it to pay me
we'll and expect to continue its use
July. 1871. EPHRAIM GEEpINe
will be glad to have in orders as early as
possible. that all may be supplied
auI5-Zm GEO DPTOE
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I NV EIt.SET1 JF VIZ = NO
- session of this Institution commences on
October ist and continues, without 'ateFmlsslon,
till the Thursday preceding July 4th.
1t embraces thorough instruction in Literal
ture and Science, and in the professions of Law,
Medicine and Engineering.
The expenses of the Student exclusive of
Tert Books, Clothing and Pocket Money, amO cunt
to from 1855 to 1896 per session of nine months,
of which sum from $220 to $3.50 is payable on adj
DaaSsion. For Catalogues address,
CHARLES s. VENABLE
Chairman of Faculty
a1-ta$5 p o. University of Va.
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The KENTUCKY ELECTION. result of
the election in Kentucky would indicate that
the local questions of State policy especially of
finance, which have for some time been in agi-
tation, had divided the democracy of the State
to considerable extent. The conclusion, how
ever, is not safe one. The democrats claim
the State by about IS, 900 majority In 1868
Stevenson, the democratic candidate for Gov
ernor, had majority of SS,67S, and in the
presidential election the same year Seymour
had 1913. But at that time the new element
of republican strength-the negro vote-had
not been developed. This vote was brought
out for the first time last year, when the demo-
cratic majority in the State in the election for
members of Congress was reduced to 80, 2O3 =
If the democratic estimates for the present
election are correct, there would appear to be
no actual falling off Of the democratic vote ex-
cept such as may be accounted for by other
than purely political causes.
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1t is said that many people in Ireland are ia
censed against the Prince of Wales, for not in
teresting himself in procuring amnesty for Fe-
Man prisoners.
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a SCAHVVA1s
"a LOUISA COUNTY, VA
This School is designed to prepare boys for the
highest classes of our colleges or for business
Course of study extended and thorough
TERMS:
Board and Tuition, Fuel and Washing. 1925. 90
School Library Fund......-....-...... -. 200
For full circular, address
G. j. KEMPER,
Cuckoo,
july25-2mos Louisa Co, Va.
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Stauntolt Spettator.
Tuesday, august 10. 1871.
l Noble Rannfact

A Noble Benefaetion.
The Trustees of the Louisville Medical Col
lege, louisville, KY have created one OF the
most liberal and noble benefactions ever con-
ferred by public Institution upon any people.
The Trustees of this College have instituted
one Beneficiary Scholarship for each Congress-
ional District in the Southern and surrounding
States. By this means very many poor bat
deserving young men will be enabled to obtain
thorough medical education Any one wish
ing to take advantage of this Benefaction
which is worth to each student at least $500,
has only to write to DIR. r. S. Galllard, Dean
of the Faculty of the Louisville Medical Col
lege, Louisville KY, when he will receive a
college catalogue with full information in re-
gard to all that is necessary for him to do to
secure one of these Scholarships With prop
er and welcome delicacy the names of those
who have secured the Beneficiary Scholarships
will be known only to the Dean of the Faculty.
It is unnecessary to commend those who have
established these noble Beneficiary Scholar
ships. Their act will bring them commenda-
ton wherever it is known.
In accordance with the old Hippocratic oath,
forbidding physicians to charge the families Of
each other for services rendered, the Faculty
of this College will make no charge for teach
ing sons of physicians, and, as no physician
charges clergyman's family, the sons of cler
gymen will receive the same privilege. The
next College session begins October I'd, 1871.
As the lecture fees charged for each student
who has not obtained a Beneficiary Scholar
ship, amount to $l2O, annually, the public can
apnreciate the muniicence of this henefaction
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KILLED.-We learn from the Bedford Ne0S
that negro in the employment of Dr. Lowry,
was killed near Lowry's Crossing, few days
ago, by wagon running over him. It appears
that he was hauling oats, and while attempting
to get upon the wagon, which was going rapid
ly down hill, be lost his balance, fell under
the wheel, and died within fifteen minutes
fhnrnaftnr
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UNIVERSITY OF Virginia

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NERssR q kA.-At Rules held in the Clerks
office OF the Circuit Court OF Highland
county, on Monday, the 9TH day August, 1871,
Nm Y; Jones, trustee for Sitlington s. Rodgers,
Plaintiffs. 80
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-26
Tnn nuInK TOO SHOOT.


It is an unpleasant duty to condemn
an action which has all the appearance of
public benefit, for the shooting of a
professional thief is an act which honest
men can not find it in their conscience
to complain very loudly against But
there are circumstances connected with
the shooting of thief'which we may not
allow to pass without remark, for if once
the habit of blazing away at such men is
accepted as justifable, it may come to
pass that an honest man may be killed in
a moment of excitement or by way of
mistake. A youthful professional named
Hickey was shot by policeman on
Thursday under circumstances, that it
will not do to encourage. He was stand
ing IN company with two suspected asso-
ciates, and seeing a policeman advancing
toward him, he fed to prevent arrest.
He was pursued, but having the adj
vantage in legs, he was about to escape,
when the officer shot him, and he died
without saying word. Hickey is no loss
to the community, but the policeman had
no more legal right to shoot him, under
the circumstances, than he had to shoot
an innocent man. The boy was not COM
hitting any otense at the time, and an
officer needs warrant to arrest party
who is unchanged with any crime. The
at empt to pursue him was all right, be-
cause every policeman should be the
enemy and pursuer of thieves. But if
suspected thief has the advantage in legs,
let him enjoy that benefit until better
opportunity offers. 1t is true, the police
have been accused of remissness and neg
lect in hunting down rascals, and it
seems a little inconsistent to blame them
when they do oyerstep the boundaries Of
prudence; but it is better to suffer cen
sure than to go too far in the pursuit of
offenders. II one policeman is to be ez-
cuged for shooting a thief, in fact another
may ask to be excused for shooting an
honest man or an enemy By mistake
Therefore, it is better to do no shooting
at all. If a bad man escapes, the chances
are good for his capture at another. time
If an honest man falls accidentally, his
loss can never be repaired.