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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

RAILROAD SUBSCRIPTIONS MADE BY STUAN-
TON AND BALTIMORE s. OHIO r. r. COMPANY
At the meeting of the City Council held on the
9th instant, VIM. ]. Nelson, Esq.,, was appointed
the agent of the Council to make the subscrip-
ton of 100000 to the Capital Stock of the Val
ley Railroad Company, which was authorized
by the election held on the 9Th of December,
1868, and two per cent upon said 100000 re-
quired to be paid at the time of subscribing has
been paid by authority of the Council.
At the same time Mr.. Robert Garrett, on be-
half of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Compa-
ny, subscribed Internationally the sum of $l00-
600, and paid two per cent on that amount.
These subscriptions enable the company to or
ganize permanently, notice of the meeting for
which on the 28th instant, is published in anoth-
er column. In this meeting, Staunton and the
Baltimore and Ohio r. R. Company will have
equal representation, as they, have subscribed
an equal amount lie aco
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

"OUSE AND LOT FOR SALE IN
III HARRISONBURG-Si on the
corner of German and Water streets, adjoining
the property of r. A. Gray, Esq, and owned
by. the family of the late John cQuaide, decd.
-ilar; there is large yard (which is also 50 To-
". "a to be suitable for building lot) the
"a. a. three-quarters of an acre, and has
new stable on it;
the premises. - Sullivan p M
Anpply 10 a y. Wall or L. 'ntor office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

F1NO UPHOLSTERERS.-We have made
l. arrangements to keep constantly on hand
upply of curled hair, mattrass and sofa springs.
mattrass needles, &c. Any quality Of hair
cloth furnished at short notice.
WOODS & GILKESON.
EUTLERY.-Weh have added largely, dur
~ ing the past week, to stock of Table
for Christmas presents-also good stock of Rog-
srs' and Westenholm's scissors and shears
WOODS g. GILKESON.
EEETERERS.-We are the agents for the
IL celebrated "Kedzie Improved Water Fill
erer." 1t removes all gases, TASTE color, odor
and all impurities from water. Call and see one
at the store. WOODS s. GILKESON.
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PrIU0te Sales. a..


~ ALE VE VALDABAE AMI L11SmAy
- improved REAL ESTATE, in Rock bridge
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, 2 miles south of Lexington, Rock
bridge county, Virginia. The real estate con-
sists of 3S24 acres, about 100 acres are in fine
timber and woodland the balance in a high state
of cultivation. The improvements consist of a
NEW BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
with tin roof -porticos, &C., and contains eleven
rooms, and brick kitchen, cistern, etc. Also
stabling 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
ly 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. 1sYesl - ssq 51h
The place is well watered, and has upon it Eve
tenant houses of four rooms each, well 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 a fine site for
kiln, and the fencing is nearly all new, and in
fine order. For terms. &C., address,
JOHN B. LADY,
or my agent, +. w. HENDERSON,.
- d n 49, II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

CoNCERT-MIss SUE E. RIDENoUR.-Our
readers will be delighted to learn that an oppor-
tunity will be given them on Friday night next
at the d. D. 81 B. Institution, to- hear again the
sweet musical voice of Miss Sue E. Ridenour, a
former pupil of that Institution. AT that time
and place she will give concert of vocal and
instrumental music, assisted by the blind pupils
under the direction of Prof A. j.. Turner This
concert is for Miss Ridenour's benefit, and we
are sure the Chapel Hall will be densely packed
with delighted auditors. Those who have ever
heard her sing will never miss an opportunity to
hear her again. Those who have not. should
not allow this opportunity to pass unmproved.
See programme in another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

MIDDLEBRooK, Augusta CO., March q, 1870.
Messrs. Splitter & Hatnter-G ents-The Reaper
and Mower, purchased of you last year, gave
entire satisfaction. 1t is an easy draugh on two
horses. 1 consider it the best machine now in
use. 1t is worthy of its name-ErceLsior
Respectfully, HENRY MIsH.
Snow FLAKE MILLS, April IL, 1870
Splitter 4 Hunter, Gemts-I have used the Excel
sior Reaper and Mower three seasons and re-
gard it one of the lightest and most durable ma
chimes in use. I have cut 600 acres of grain,
grass and clover seed, and have not paid out
$1.50 for repairs, and is now in frst-rate order
I would not exchange my reaper for any other
that have seen in USE
Yours truly, r. S. HARNsBERGER.
MIDDLE RIVER, May 3rd, 1871.
Messrs. Cline, Seiberling & Co.-Gents-I pur-
chased of Messrs. Splitter s. Hunter, one of your
Excelsior Reaper and Mowers last season, and
found it to be all it was represented to be. In
lodged or tangled grain it certainly is the best
machine ever used. I have owned the Nc
Cormick, Dorsey and the improved Hubbard
From my knowledge of machines, and having'no
interest in the success of any of the manufactu-
rers or their agents, must say for the benefit of
my fellow-farmers, that cheerfully recommend
the EXCELSIOR as the lightest, most durable,
and simple machine in use
Yours truly, JOHN KELLER, Jr
SP1TLER IL HUNTER, Agents,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

" The undersigned as agents of Boiling r.
SWoope, are authorized to sell that valuable tract
OF OF, land containing 4314 acres, known as the
oWoope Farm" and lying near Swoope's depot
on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. in Ancppsts
county, eight miles West of Stanton. The land
y unsurpassed by any in the county in produe-
tlveness and fertity-there being on the entire
provements consist of brick mansion bonsa
and convenient and ample out-buildings.
Boiling Il. Swoope residing on the farm will
snow 1t to persons desiring to purchase. Apply
Motif le- StaDat"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

Glove Manufactures.

HI w. DONNALLY. ---7- - 90 :
H. Glove Manufactures.
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 am prepared to
execute all orders for ladies and gentleh1ei,'s
Buckskin Riding Gauntlets, Half Hands, and
Gloves of all descriptions Orders from q dis
lance are solicited. ~
A fine assortment can be found at the store of
Messrs. Roane q Abby and at D. a. Kayser's.
j, iaO17-1v .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

OUR SCHOOL GIRLs.-The Editor of the Ell
mira IN. W Daily Aduertizer, who was one of
the Editorial Excursionists who recently visited
this place, in speaking of the girls he at the
several schools here, says that they were GER
tainly lovely and enchanting and were dressed
health.'' He adds: -.
II now don't wonder at the influence which
the ladies of the South exerted over the young
men in behalf of the Confederacy during the
war" gNuf .Ea
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13
Sold BY Druggists everyWhere.
e. BAKER, Proprietor,
iu6 M rEf.l Ii = ! - Richmend, Va.
WASHINGTON EFOUSE.

Wv Church Street, Lynchburg, Va
Notice.-From this date L. W. ScovILLE, Man
ager of the Washington House, is admitted as
partner in the business of said House. The bus.
mess will be conducted under the style and firm
of L.. W. SCOV1LLE 81 co. The reduced
rates of So. 25 per day $50 cents each for Break
fast and Supper and Is cents for Dinner) will be
continued.
ask for the new concern a continuation of
the patronage of my friends and the public
ma23-tf T. O. s. FERGUSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

e BOYS CLOTHINGI
SORTMENT OF BOYS SUITS, which can be
sold VERY LOW
JOHN w. ABBY,
may30-3t No. Is New street.
Town nannrc cOpv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

40. SYRUP Of the PhOsphites,
" English Female Bitters,
DeBings' Viafuga,
DeBings' Pile Remedy,
Statfords' Olive Tar,
FORESTS Juniper Tar, at
DR.. WAYT s. BROS
jams Drug store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

luntOn, { George e. Price,
George G. Jackson,
l. Simon Ell. Hllb.
S. Travers Phillips,
2, Benjamin T. Bagby,
James 81. Waters,
ounty, + A. w. Hartman,
HIPS. Jacob Baylor.
amor. William I'll. Peyton.
~. M. McCue,
er, Chesley Kinney,
Addison Cochran.
(John j. Larew,
), cocoon. Jamison T. McGufin,
Augustus Blauth.
Thornton G. Stout,
yer, John II. Parkins,
John Fl. Crawford.
{ Samuel I'll. Bell,
........ David Butcher,
A. B. Lightner.
George Harnsberger,
er. ..... Preston T. Burkholder,
Jacob Whistler.
N, the meeting adjourned.
N. K. TROUT, Chairman.
0sT, Wal
ZY.
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AND FOR SALE will otie. les II.
timber on which there is dwelling house an,
neyer-falling spring, lying directly on the G. &
Y: Il. Il three-quarters of mile from Fishers
vile. Vile. The land will be sold in one, two and
o onfee acre iots, or to suit the purchaser. Any
one wishing to buy such property will do we'll to
eau on the undersigned at Fishersville, who will
take pleasure in showing the property
jan1e-tf t4e RfC IOC,AN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

rs WANTED-a respectable white woman to
cook. Apply at Spectator Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-06-13

10 You can save 25 per cent. by buying your
chewing tobacco from Armentrout & Co. They
are selling No article for 20 cents per plug.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-13
By S. Guinault.
SUCCESSION OF LEWIS W. LYONS.
Second District Court for the parish of Orleans
No. 2S, ss6.

DY s. GUINAULT, AUCTIONEER-OFFICE
Id corner Exchange alley and Bienville street
SATURDAY, MAY Of, 1871 will be sold at twelve
o'clock NJ, at the Auctioneers' Exchange, Royal
street, late Bank OF Louisiana, of Cont and
Royal streets, by virtue of order from the Hon.
orabe the Second District Court tor the parish of
Orleans, dated April 5, 1870, the following landed
properties, towit-
ments thereon, situated IN Rlckervllle, City and
parish of Jefferson, designated by the Nos. to II,
inclusive. of square No. 81 which is bounded by
Peters avenue, Perrier, Octavia and Prytania
streets, as per the original plan of Rickerville,
drawn by B Buisson and W. T. Thompson survey
ors on the twentythird March, 1910, and deposited
in the office of James Graham, notary in the city
of New Orleans.
l. Lot No forming the corner of Peters avenue
and Perrier street. measuring % feet inches front
on the former by depth, between parallel lines,
of 10 feet.
q Lots Nos. O. 3, 4, S and measure each % feet
9 inches front on Peters avenue, by a depth, be-
tween parallel lines, of 100 feet
3. Lot No. Z, forming the corner of Peters avenue
and Prytania street. measures % feet seven inches
and lines front on former, by depth and front
on the latter of l28 feet, between parallel lines.
4. Lots Nos. g. 9, 10 and II, measure each 30 feet
front on Prytania street, by depth, between
parallel lines, of 100 feet inches.
5. Lot No. IL, forming the corner of Octavia and
Prytania streets, measures 30 feet front on the
former by 100 feet inches in depth, between par
allel lines, on the latter.
The whole asreeably to plan to be exhibited
at the Exchange
Terms-One-third cash, and the balance upon a
credit of one and two years, for Rotes bearing
mortgage and eight per cent interest from date
until paid. In of judicial proceedings for the
recovery of any of said notes, the lawyers fees
fixed at five per cent, to be paid by the purchaser
Act of sale before Joseph Cuyillier notary pub
lie, at the expense of the purchaser including the
United States stamps, as well as the taxes for the
running year 1870 apes my4 IL 1927
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-13
AUCTION SALES.
By Nash & Hodgson.
POSITIVE SALE WITHOUT LIMIT.
AN ELIGIBLE FRAME RESIDENCE NO. ss7 ST.
CHARLES sTRBkT, BETWEEN TERPsIcHoRR
AND MELPoMRNE.
ALSO, A LARGE AND VALUABLE SQUARE OF
GROUND, sUBDIyIDED INTO THrRTY-Two
LOTS, FRONTING ON COMMON AND GRA-
WEIR STREETS, ON LONG CREDIT.
WITHOUT RESERVE, AT AUCTION.
DY NASH Ia HODGSON-W. 1 Ho

DY NASH e. EODGSON-w. l. HODGsoN
ID Auctioneer-Ofice No. f7e 8ravier street-On
SATURDAY, May 10, 1871 at twelve o'clock b.
at the St. Charles Auction Exchange without re-
Terve at public auction, viii be sold
ONE VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, with the
buildings and improvements therton, situated in
the First District of this city, in the square bounded
by St Charles 'Terpsichore, Carondelet and Mel
pomene streets measuring % feet inches front on
st. Charles street. by depth Of ITO feet between
parallel lines, American measure.
The improvements consist of A WELL BUILT
TWO-SFORY FRAME HOUSE. known as No. 397 St
Chares street, and contains hall, and two large
parOss ON the first floor and two large rooms hall
and cabinet ON the second floor in the main build
ing, with kitchen, ironing room and storeroom
and three bedrooms and water closets in the back
building. The yard is paved and laid out with
Bhrubbery, etc. and contains h ydrant large els
tern, wash shed, coal and woodhouse etc The
house is retired from the street. has wide front
gallery, above and below high ceilings and hand
some moldIng. The whole in good order and repair
ALSO, ONE LARGE AND VALUABLE SQUARE
OF GROUND, i'll the First District of this city, in
the square bounded by Common, Gravier Clark
and Genois streets subdivided into 30 lots dese-
mated Nos. to 81 inclusive, and measuring from
% to 81 feet front each, by depths of from 100
l40 feet (abOu), all according to plan. American
measure made by e. Reizenstein, dated June &c.
1869.
Terms and conditions Onethird cash. and the
balance in equal payments, at one and two years.
with eight per cent interest and special mortgage
and the usual clauses for attorneys fees and isur
ance.
Acts of sale before Robert j. Ker notary at the
expense of the purchasers, including the stamps
and the taxes for the current year. 1871. myll 3t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-13
PARTITION SALE
OF JAMES B. TAYLOR
Second District Court for the Parish of Orleans,
No 1850.
ny C. X. GIRARDEy e. CO.. AUCTION

DY C. K. GLRARDEY e. CO., AUCTION.
ID eers-Nicholas J. Hoey. Auctioneer-Office No.
II Exchange plaee-SATURDAY. May p, 1871. at
twelve O'Clock NJ at the Merchants and Auction
GERS Exchange. on Royal, between Canal and Gus
tomhouse streets, in this city OF New Orleans, by
virtue of Judgment IN partition rendered by the
Honorable the Second District Court for the parish
OF Orleans i'll the above entitled matter, will be sold
by public auction, the following valuable prop
EIGHT LOTS OF GROUND, with all the i'm
pIovements. etc, thereon situated; in the Fourth
District of this city in the square known as square
NJ, bounded by Levee> or Tchoupitoulas, Public
road or Water, aud Seventh and Eighth streets.
a ID described follows, TO wit
!. TWO LOTS OF GROUND, designated Nos.
and 2 adjoining each other, and measuring each
rs feet inches and 4 lines front on Water street,
and 26 feet and "a lines front on TchoUpitOuas
street. No. l, forming the corner of Eighth Water
and Tchoupitnulas streets, measures III feet 6
inches front on Eighth street, bv l22 feet inches
and lines ON the division line of lots Nos. and 2
and lot No. 1913 feet II inches and 6
Iaes the division line of lots IA and "a.
2. FOUR LOTS OF GROUND adjoining the lots
above described, and designated by the Nos. la,
"a, "a and "A. Lots Nos. IA and "a adjoin each
other, and measure each rs feet inches and y line
front ON Water street, by depths increasing from
81 feet II fnehes and lines the division line of
lot No. q to63 feet inches and lines on the divis
ion line of the lot s. Lots Nos. "a and "A join
each other. and measure each 26 feet and 2jf lines
front on Tchoupitouas street, by depths increas
ing from 81 feet II inches and lines ON the division
line of lot No. 2, to 60 feet inches and lines ON
the division line of the lot s..
3. TWO LOTS OF GROUND adjoining each other
and the lots ABOVE described, ana designated Dy
the letters A and measure each 50 feet
inches and line front on Water street, So feet and
lines each front TchOupltoulas street; the lot
having depth of l26 feet inches and lines
the division line of lots "a and a. and 1923 feet
inches and lines the division line of lot A r.
and the said lot having depth of 1872 feet
inches and lines on the lower division line toward
Seventh street.
he whole forming the upper four-ffths of said
square.
Terms of sale-One- third cash, and the remainder
at one and two years credit in notes of the pur-
chasers, bearing interest of eight per cent per an
mum from the date of sale until final payment. and
secured by special mortgage and vendors hen,
with the penal clause of hive per cent attorneys
fees in event of suit to- enforce payment of of
the notes, and purchasers to assume payment of
all taxes for the year 1871
Acts of sale and United States stamps at the
pense of the purchasers, before A. ]. Ker, notary
public. APPS my6 10 20 u
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-13

PY =. GUINAULT, AUCTIONEBR-OFFICB
AZ corner OF Exchange alley and Bienville street
SATURDAY. May 90 1871. will be sold, at IL NJ, at
the Royal Street Auction Exchange corner of Royal
and Cont streets. by virtue of an order from the
Honorable the Second District Court for the parish
of Orleans, dated March g. 1871, the following
property, to wit
A CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND,
situated in the Third District of this city suburb
Marigny, i'll the Square bounded by mysterious or
Columbus, st. Claude, St. Anthony and Love streets;
said portion of ground measuring ~ feet front on
Mysterious or Columbus street, by depth of 100
feet on the side toward ST. Claude street, and ia
feet 7 inches and 3 lines on the side toward Love
street and 10 feet in the rear. the whole more
less together with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, known as the Spanish Cock Pit"
Terms-The purchaser to furnish bond or
bonds TO the amount of the price of adjudica-
ton with good and solvent security to be
approved by the administrative, and to be made
PAYABLE in the city of New Orleans in twelve
months from the date of sale, and to bear interest
at the rate of eight per cent per annum from the
date of sale until final payment and to contain the
penal clause of i've per cent attorneys fees in
event OF judicial proceedings to enforce the pay
ment of said bonds. The payment of said bonds
and conditions shall be further secured by special
mortgage and vendors lien ON the property sold.
Purchaser to assume and above his bid all the
taxes for the year 1871.
I Buildings to be kept insured and policy trans
ferred to the administrative.
Act of sale before o. Drouet notary public, at the
expense OF the purchaser, including the United
Statea stamps my3 70 20
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-13

DY NASH e. HODGSON-w. 1. HoDGSON,
ID Auctioneer-Office No. ITO Gravier street--0n
SATURDAY, May 81, 1871, at twelve O'Clock NJ,
at the st. Charles Auction Exchange, in the base
ment of the St Charles Hotel in this city, by virtue
and in pursuance of an order OF the Honorable
Louis Duvigneaud Judge of the Second District
Court for the parish of Orleans, dated April 81,
1871 docket No. IL 044, for account of the success
sion of William Nicol, deceased, at public auction,
will be sold
TWO VALUABLE LOTS OF GROUND together
with the buildings and improvements thereon sit
uated in the First District of this city, in the
square bounded by Baronne Qate Baechus), Delord
Gate Triton walk), Carondeler Qate Apollo and
Calliope streets designated Nos. IA and 15 which
adion each other and measure follows, to witt
Lot No. IA measures u feet inches and lines
front on BarOnne street. 81 feet inches and lines
in width in the rear. by depth of 1872 feet inches
and lines on the side toward Delord street. and
1872 feet IL inches line the other side line ne xt
to lot No. Is, all more Lot No 10 measures 81
feet inches and lines front BarOnne street. 81
feet inches and lines in width in the rear, by
depth of 1872 feet III inches and line on the side
next to lot No. IA, and 1913 feet inches and lines
the other side line next to Calliope street, all
more or less, American measure, according to a
plan made by Louis II. Pile, surveyor, dated May
1871.
The improvements consist of superior built and
stylish double tenement twe-story and attic brick
residence covered with slate, retired from the
street, with neat iron fence in front and known as
Nos 28l and 1888 Baronne street, and contains on
either side wide hall, two parors with marble
nantes, dining room, kitchen, pantry, china
closet and ironing room below, with two large bed
TOOniS ana
bathroom on second floor, and two large flushed
rooms in the attic with water closets above and
below, galleries above and below, front and rear
with gas in every room. The yard is large and is
paved, and contains on each side large cistern
and hydrant. The back yards very large,
have some fruit trees, and room for vegetable
garden, The whole in superior order and leased
until next fall at 1000 and s 1900 per annum re.
speetively, to good tenants, payable monthly.
Terms and conditions-One third cash in limited
States treasury notes, and the balance in equal
payments at one and two years, with eight per
cent interest and special mortgage with vendors
privilege, from the day of sale until final payment
the notes to be divided into coupons if required by
the vendors; the mortgage to embrace the five per
cent clause Tor attorneys fees in of suit the
improvements to be kept fully insured and the
policies transferred TO the holders of the notes.
Acts OF sale before w. McC. Jones' notary, at the
expense of the purchasers, including the stamps
and the taxes for the current year, 1911
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