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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Clerk.
ID. i. lOuNG n 81 A.
CGMMIssiONER,s NOTICE.

NONAMASS ESS T. e. = NOTACEs-TO the
u Second National Bank of Parkersburg,
William ID. Rippetoe, James /. Rppetoe, the
Slberton Steel and Iron Company, aud William
u. Sterrett, parties to Original and Cross Bills
in the Circuit Court of Augusta, in the name of
the Second National Bank OF Petersburg vs.
Rippetoa and ais
Take notice, that in pursuance of an order of
the said Court at the November term, 1871, in
the foregoing causes, will proceed on Monday.
the oth day of January, 1872 at the office Of
Niche q Niche, in Staunton to take stale and
settle the accounts required by SAID order, viz !:
LIST, An account Of the real estate in Augusta
county, subject to the lien of the Plaintiff iudg-
ment IN the Bill mentioned, with the annual and
fee simple values thereof
End, or all outstanding hens upon said real es
tate, with their priorities.
Ord, VI all such real estate sold by the Defen-
dants or either OF them since the lien of the
Plaintiff s Judgment attached thereto, with the
amounts heretofore paid, and the amounts re-
naming due from the respective purchasers.
attn, VI the amounts of purchase money paid
to the Defendant VIM. q. Sterrett as agent and
special commissioner, under his contract with
Defendant, VIM. ID. Rippetoe made on the 3Oth
June, 1865, and under the decree Of the Circuit
Court OF Augusta county in the cause OF Gard
ners's helrs VS.. Goochs infant at the November
term, 1865. with the dates of such payments
And also to ascertain andspecially state wheth-
er any, and II so, what payments, not heretofore
admitted, have been made, or what sums, not
heretofore credited have been realized BY the
Second National Bank of Parkersburg, Plain
tiff, by any proceedings in the State of West
Virginia or elsewhere, since the date of its iudg-
ment obtained in the County Court of Augusta
in The Bill mentioned, and upon the debt secured
by said judgment
JOHN M. KINNEY,
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n EsT OF ADVERTISER, LETTERS

A remaining in the StauntOn Post-Ohice, for
the week ending December 18th, 1871:
LADIES LIST.
Brown Mrs Angelina Nuckolds 6 Mary
Brown Mary Patterson Sarah Z
Bailey Miss T A Perrin Miss E
Clarke g Mathe Robertson M artha
Harris " j E Stinespring Miss Ida
Jervey M Showalter Miss Mary
jackson Mrs Susan Smith Miss Matte G
jackson - Nancy Shorter Mrs James
johnson Miss Martha Taylor Miss Ella
Morgan Mrs Matilda Wilkins Miss S
Morgan Miss Milly Washington Miss T
GENTLEMEN'S LIST.
Bryant VIM Givens VIM
Brandon j M Giles Marion-2
Brubeck l. Hall l.
Baker John Hunter FL
Brown Capt NJ Johnson VIM
Dull GU Kneller s G
Davis Jno Lewis John H
Foster w d Thomas James A
rs Parties calling for Letters in the above
list should state they are advertised" in order
to distinguish them from the regular mail. Ad-
vertised letters will only be delivered to the par
ties addressed or on their written order.
E. II. SEARS, P. M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

The West Virginia University, at Morgan
town, has recently received from the ordnance
department, at Washington, $4,000 worth Of
arms and equipments of the latest construction.
This school is represented to be in flourish
ing condition, and is growing in popularity as
an institution Of learning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

The Russian imperial family seem to be phys
ically very tall and strong Nicholas. the grand
father of Alexis, was, We believe, six feet and
six inches high. His son Alexander, the pres
ent Emperor, is six feet and one inch. Alexis
is six feet and two inches. It's rare that three
generations OF men are SO lofty in statue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26
Deaths.

On Friday morning, the 10th of Decanhor 90
Typhoid Fever, LULA, daughter of John A and ID
days. "'o 10
Dear little Lula, thou has left us,
I'VE thy loss most deeply feel;
But it's God that has bereft rs,
He can all our sorrows heal"
On the 18th instant, at the residence of Mr..
John Freid, on Cow-pasture river, in Highland
county, BLACKBURN GREEN, in his 43rd year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

In the course Of discussion in the Senate,
in which the subject of discriminating against
colored people in railroad cars was touched
upon, Mr.. Hall raised laugh, by saying that,
he himself had been Disseminated against, but
didn't mind it. He had time and again been
excluded from ladies cars-probably not on
ACCOUNT of his color, but because Of his sex
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26
y. w. NEWTON's

w. Now IS Your CHANCE TO BUY HOLIDAY
PREsENTs.-I have determined to close out my
entire stock of Jewelry. Silver and Plated Ware
at very reduced prices You will find Breast
Pins and Ear-rings-separate and in sets-Rings,
Gents Breast Pins, Vest Chains, Keys Charms,
such as Lcckets, Crosses, &C., Vest Hooks, and
Bars, Sleeve Buttons and Studs; nice assort-
Holders, Butter Dishes. Sugar Baskets, Cream
Pitchers, Forks. Salt Stands and Spoons, Fruit
Knives Perftlmery. Stands. &c. Call and ex-
anime before purchasing elsewhere
G. @. YEAKLE,
at DR. Ynunps old stand
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

That excellent weekly journal, the New York
Observer, will next year enter its fftieth year
1t gives all the current religious news, with a
secular department. It's correspondence is va
ried and apart from the general course of news
paper letters and its editorials display marked
ability, impartiality and heightened views on
every subject that comes under discussion. Ad-
dress Sidney E. Morse. Jr.. 81 Park Row.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26
TON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
SDecIOL Notices.
NInfaIIibIe Remedy.-We

InfsaIIibIe Remedy.-We are now at
~ that critical season of the year when ex-
cessiyeIy hot weather, and the free use of ice
water fruits and vegetables, are most apt to cre-
ate disorders of the stomach and bowels which,
if not checked in time not unfrequently lead to
cholera diarrhoea and dysentery. Whatever
the natural health and vigor of man or woman,
excessive heat is apt to produce languor as well
as inertness in the digestive organs, and if ma
ture is not speedily aided in the performance of
her natural functions disease must fasten upon
the system. Dyspepsia, one of the most
loathesome and annoying diseases known to the
human family receives its vitality and gains its
power from disordered digestion. If taken in
It's incpient stages 1t Is easy enough to subdue,
but when it once gets fair hold the patient is
forced to endure much before he can get perma-
nent relief. Now, under these circumstances,
we ask if it is not passing strange that persons of
ordinary capacity become so short-sighted to
their own interests as not to avail themselves of
8 certain and speedy remedy when they find
their appetites failing, their stomachs becoming
disordered and their digestion growing torpid?
And yet such cases may be found in every neigh
borhood, notwithstanding the fact that BAKERS
PREMIUM Buffers are known to be an infallible
remedy for all such complaints-that they
tain not particle of mineral poison-and that
they are the purest, surest and most active tonic
known. When taken as per direction they Grad
icate nervousness in all its forms, improve the
digestion, strengthen the stomach, purify the
blood and effectually expel all substances that
tend to produce biliousness or ague and fever
AS q family medicine they stand unsurpassed,
while they give tone to the most debiitated con-
Try them and test their merits for all diseases of
the blood or stomach. Sold by druggists every
where. E. BAKER, proprietor,
au22 Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

ALLEGHANY AHEAD.-This little gallant
county is ahead of all others 10 the State in
paying up its taxes. The Lynchburg Repa6-
lica,s says that ''Mr. Jno. B. Pitzer, the coun-
ty treasurer of Allegheny, has collected and
paid up in full the entire tax Of that county
for the years 1870 and 1871 having had his
final settlement with the Auditor two weeks
900
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26
For the Spectator.

In your issue of last week you speak of Col.
D. s. Bell having made 100 bushels of clover
seed. The facts are, Col. Bell made l72 bushels
of clean seed. actual measurement, one field
of % acres, Col Bell cut SO tons of No. clover
hay, and then cut % loads of clover seed, yield
ing bushels to the load-making 116 bushels
from % acres. This makes Col. Bells farm the
premium farm of the Valley. @
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

BOOTS AND SHzOES.-The subscribers
Id have reftted their shop in the building OPP
posite the Spectator office, where they are better
prepared than heretofore to accommodate their
Customers. They will spare neither pains nor
money to turn out the BEST SPECIMENS OF
WORK, which they, in all cases, guarantee to
give satisfaction. Orders left with them will be
promptly executed. All their work is warrant
ed Terms-STRICTLY CASH
HUGHES s. MATHENY,
maria Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

The following is the woman suffrage bill in
trodueed in the House of Representatives by
Gen. Butler, Of Massachusetts,, on the 18th:
/. That no citizen OF the United States hav-
ing the qualifications prescribed by law emitting
such citizen to vote at any election in any State
or Territory, shall be in any manner hindered
or deprived Of vote by any distinction of sex
2 That the provisions of an act entitled,
'AG act to enforce the rights of citizens of the
United States to vote In the aageral States of
this Union, and for other purposes, approved
May 31st, 1871 appropriate to enforcing the
provisions of this act, are hereby made appli-
cable thereto.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

LADIES FAIR AND DINNER.-The ladies of
the Methodist church will commence their Fair
in the Town Hall to-day. A dinner will be
served to-day, of which all their friends are ex-
pected to partake. Proceeds will be applied to
the liquidation of the debt on the new parsonage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

Bear in mind that the ladies of the M e.
Church South will commence their Fair in the
Town Hall to-day. Reserve portion of your
surplus change and spend it with the ladies. and
thus contribute to charitable purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

NOTECE.-I bought, on the 1st of Septem-
IN Der, 1871, the interest of John Kelley, de-
ceased, in the Marble Business at Staunton, Va,
and will continue the manufacture of
MON UMENTS AND TOMBSTONES,
and all other articles in the marble line
have made arrangements to furnish work in
every part of the State, and on terms, FOR CASH,
as cheap as can be bought in the United States
j. 9. MARQUIS,
successor to Marquis u Kelley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

STANTON MECHANICS UNIoN.-A called
meeting of the Stsunton Mechanics Union will
be held at the Firemen's hall, on Saturday night,
December Both limitations and other business
of importance will be transacted. A full meet
inc is expected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

rs PRICES OF FURNITURE GREATLY RE.
DUCED.-Persons wanting furniture would do
well to call on J. A. s. Y. M. Bickel before pur-
chasing elsewhere as we are determined to sell
our goods as cheap, if not little cheaper, than
can be bought in the city. We are now receiv-
ing large lot of new and stylish furniture, pur-
chased in the Eastern cities for cash, and will
sell for cash for less than any other house in
Staunton. Give US a CALL
We keep always on hand large supply of
cane and wood seat chairs, bureaus, bedsteads,
washstands, tables, lounges, mattresses, and par
lor and chamber sets in walnut, mahogany and
oak, manufactured in our shop of dry material
and by the best OF workmen. Give us CALL
Guarantee work to suit and prices to ft.
Fisk's metallic cases and caskets always on
hand. Undertaking promptly attended to.
Main ST., Staunton, one door above Lutheran
church
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have fully secured, by Letters

A1 OEECE.-I have July secured, by Letters
~ Patent, my discovery for manufacturing
Steel-cast or malleabe-from blast furnaces,
with converters attached, or in common forge
fires in the United States of America, England,
France, Russia, Prussia, Sweden and Belgium.
I offer by royalty the advantage of my discov-
cry to all manufacturers of iron and steel on IA
voraole terms and guarantee success or no
charge, and in all cases in making trial of my
process where the trial is made under my per-
sonal attendance or my representative, will
make good by paying the cost of stock and la
bor [ manufacture malleable steel in any COM
mon forge pudding or balling fres without al
iteration in the fires or blast cheaper than by any
known process now in use.
All letters addressed to me at Staunton, Vir-
ginia, will meet with prompt attention.
LORENZO SIBERT, Patentee
2. ST. can give satisfactory reference.
co1G-tF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation
to attend an oyster supper at Saints Retreat
No. 1s New Street, on Monday evening, Decem-
Der 25th 1871 at o clock, sharp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26
YaNO CONSERVATIVES !!

q TIC auVSrtIS6r, naVIng
been permanently cured of that dread disease,
Consumption, by simple remedy, is anxious to
make known to his fellow-sufferers the means of
cure. To all who desire it. he will send copy
of the prescription used, Gree of charge), with
which they will find SURE CURE FOR CoNsUMP-
TIoN, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c. Parties wish
ing the prescription will please address
Rev. ED WARD A. WILSON,
1854 South Third Street, Williamsburg, N. Y.
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READ !!
REFLECT

WALNUT MARBLE TOP COTTAGE AND
all kinds of
PARLOR SETS OF FURNITURE
-FURNETURE WAKEROOMS-
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands,
Sideboards, Secretaries, Bookcases,
Desks. Wardrobes, Cane and Wood
Seat Chairs, Mattresses, &c. All
new goods and warranted to be sold
lower than other parties old stock
Undertaking promptly attended to.
Adjoining the Virginia Hotel, Staunton, Va.
ana
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

1t is thought to be quite certain that Che y,
s. income tax will not be extended beyond this
year-when it expires by limitation of law.
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TvO GAS
CONSUMERS.

Having bought the $50
interest of Mr.. John 1ESuYsz} = t5zS{@E4&> *
S. Lipscomb in the Iz]EZz5728zef zSEZzssalI1eZ
GAS FITTING IEx &fBf6 Il
business, I intend to 31dFFFIIlf q Is 535|f8
carry on the business @s gk6essszzk@I
in all its branches. C&8SI5
Houses piped in workmanlike manner, and
at lower figures than it can be done this side of
New York.
All work for ministers and churches done free
of charge.
Fixtures always on hand; old fixtures re-
bronzed, and new fixtures exchanged for old
ones.
Thank full for past favors, / respectfully solicit
a continuance of the same
o. 81. TRAYER
@a- Leave your orders with Mr.. Richard
Hardy, Supt, or at the shop of the Supt. of Wa
ter Works. del2-3m
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II ADEES. FAIR

ADEES' EAEK-
la commencing
TUESDAY, DEC. 18th, 1871.
The Ladies of the Southern NJ E. Church of
Staunton Station, will hold Fair in the TOWN
HALL, commencing on the 18th instant, and
continuing for several days and nights
The proceeds will be applied to the liquidation
of the debt on the new parsonage building, which
is now approaching completion.
They respectfully solicit aid and encourage
ment from their friends and the pu bile.
de12-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

Mr.. 81. A. Glenn viii please accept our thanks
for mess of the most delicious oysters that we
have had the pleasure of eating this season. He
receives fine, fresh oysters daily, and sells them
at very low figures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

Gen. Jubal A. Early will deliver memorial
address at Washington and Lee University on
the 10Th day of January, 1871, the anniversary
of the birthday of Gen. r. E. Lee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

Va Wouldn't it be good idea for parents
and others to go to Armentrout q Co.'S and Sc
lect their toys, and lay them aside as there are
many new toys Just from importers hands, that
cannot he ranlacad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

NOTICE.-The having been placed in my
of Jos. G. Laley, deceased, 1 hereby request all
persons having claims against the said Jos. G.
Laley to present them to me for settlement, and
all persons knowing themselves to be indebted
VII please come forward at once and settle
@. M. HARRISON, Attorney, SC,
for Mrs. Jos. G. Laley, adm'x.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

Mg> It is no wonder Weller sells so many
Boots and Shoes, for it would be strange indeed
after looking through his extensive stock, not to
find something to suit in style and price. MOI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

Ms- Armentrout & Co. have secured first
class baker and will supply Wedding Parties,
Pic-nics, and Families with all kinds Of Cakes
at short notice. nO2l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

We are authorized to state that the Staunton
Musical Association will not meet until the first
Tuesday in January, End day of the month. =
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S9OO,OOO.OO
IN VALUABLE GIFTS
TWO GRAND CAPITAL PRIZES
100000 IN AMERICAN GOLD!
D1O,OOO I'm AMERICAN SILVER!

F FHs F h5ss' Of s 8 60 'nsh GREEIRlCkS
One Span of Matched Horses, with Family Car
riage and Silver-mounted Harness,
worth 81, 500.
Five Horses and Ruggies, with STRAIGHTFORWARD
Harness. worth $500 each.
Five fne-toned Rosewood Pianos,
worth $500 each.
25 Family Sewing Machines, worth $500 each
2300 Gold and Silver Lever Hunting Watches
lin ally, worth from $50 to $500 eachl
Ladies' Gold Leontine and Gents Gold Vest
Chains Solid and Double-Plated Silver Table
and Teaspoons, Photograph Albums, Jewelry,
sc. &c &c
No. of Gifts, 25,O00l Tickets limited to 1OO,OO
rs Agents wanted to sell tickets to whom
liberal premiums viii be paid.
Single tickets, 81 six tickets, SIC; twelve
tickets, $40; twenty-five tickets $40
Circulars containing full list of prizes, de
scription of the manner of drawing and other
information in reference to the Distribution, will
be sent to any one ordering them, all letters
must be addressed to L. D. SINE,
Box sc, Cincinnati O..
OFFICE-1O1 w. 5th st. no2l-5t
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For Rent.

fOk RENT Or SAEE-That very dess-
IL rable property situated about one-foXrth of
a mile from the town Of Staunton, containing
ABOUT I3 acres-the late residence of Col. w
7 Tate, deceased. This is one of the most at
tractive homes in the Valley of Virginia, and it's
convenient proximity to the churches, schools,
and society of Staunton, should commend it IA
Vvorabiy to person of cultivated taste Apply
10 SMITH 81 ELDER
Ocol StauntOn Va
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ms 60 to j. A. ArInentrout's and see those
beautiful new style Scarfs, Cravats and Collars
lust receved nO1l
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Public school Organization
of Augusta County and City of Stanton,
December 9th, 1871
i. f. GUY. County and CITY Superintendent

OF aug uStd OOuAty anu OIJy "a StauuLUu,
December 9th, 1871
j. E. GUY, County and City Superintendent.
Trustees. F. o. Address.
D1sTRIcTs-No. l Beverly Manor.
Dr. VIM. L. Walters, Ch, Swoope's Depot
l.. r. Waddeli, clerk, ......... Staunton. E
4. LIZ ultz
No. 2-IIhe Pastures.
John S. Guy. Ch.,
James Heller. clerk....-...........Ch urchvllle.
b. y. ferguson, ....... CralgsVllie.
No. g. Riverheads.
VIM Thompson, Ch. ........Swoopes Depot.
A. 5. Turk. clerk, M offetts Creek.
James B. Smith, Greenville.
No. 4-South Riuer
NJ r. Coalter, Oh, Waynesboro.
VIM. Withrow, clerk ................. 90
DR.. D. w. Hanger, .......... =. Fishersville.
No. 5-North River.
Samuel Forrer, Ch. ........ ........ Messy Creek.
DR.. VIM. 81. Davies, clerk, ......Sangersville.
y. H. EIVIne, ...'...... ......... Long GlaCe
No. 6--A15ddLe River
Is. j. Craig, Ch......... Mt. Meridian.
VIM. A. Hanger, clerk, ................Ne w Hope.
1nos L. wilson, Mt Oloney.
City of Stanton
VIM. j. Nelson, Chairman, ............ Staunton.
z. b. Hoge, clerk .........-.......
Maj. Ii. nj. Bell, ........................
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w. Ladies intending to make presents to the
Gentlemen should go to Armentrout q Co.'S and
see their elegant stock of Walking Canes Meer-
schaum Pipes, &C., Just received.
Y and copy
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rs In order to please all who favor us with
a call we will put our best foot foremost. and
know we do that. as one-leg Confederates
only have one to put
Thankful for past fayors, we extend to all
hearty welcome, and hope you will call often at
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-26

M@- j. A. Armentrout has received another
large stock of Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Caps. &C. no2l
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@sa- Go to Armentrout & Co.'S and try their
proprietary brands of Tobacco and Cigars.
Town papers copy ct
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Va Benson's Salalem Broth is strictly sci
entiic and vegetable Compound, procured by
the distillation of Roots and Herbs. It is the
result of years of research and is recommended
by the medical fraternity whenever it has been
introduced It is warranted to cure all diseases
of the skin For sale by all druggists. no7