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SDeciNL Notices.
NInfaIIibIe Remedy

N Infa1lible Remedy.-We are now at
"a that critical season of the year when ex-
cessively hot weather, and the free use of ice
water fruits and vegetables, are most apt to Gre
ate disorders of the stomach and bowels which,
if not checked in time, not unfrequently lead to
cholera diarrhea and dysentery. Whatever
the natural health and vigor of man or woman,
excessive heat is apt to produce languor as we'll
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 dsordered digestion. If taken in
its incipient stages it is easy enough to subdue,
but when 1t 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 short-sighted to
their own interests as not to avail themselves of
a certain and speedy remedy when they find
their appetites failing, their stomachs becoming
dsordered and their digestion growing torpid
And yet such cases may be found in every neigh
borhood Notwithstanding the fact that BAKERS
PREMIUM BITTERs are known to be an infallible
remedy for all such complants-that they con-
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 family medicine they stand unsurpassed,
while they give tone to the most debilitated con-
stitution and vitality to the entire human frame.
Try them and test their merits for all diseases of
where. E. BAKER, proprietor,
au22 Richmond Va.
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The Agricultural Fairs.

The Agricultural Fairs in Virginia will COM
mence as follows:
NEwBERN-Pulaski Agricultural Society,
October 3rd
LExINGToN-Rockb bridge Society, October
l1th.
Observation-Disclosures Va Agricultu
raj Society, October 1lth
LYNCHBURG- Agricultural and Mechanical
Society, October 18th.
STAUNToN-Augusta County E October
18th.
WINCHESTER VI ey Agricul-
tura Society, October 18th.
PETERsBURG-Petersbu Agricultural So
ciety, October oath.
observation-disclosures Agricultural Society of
Va and n c., October oath.
RICHMOND State Agricultural Society, Oc-
tober 3lst.
The Petersburg Inder, abiding to the ques-
ton of the South being represented in the next
Convention for the nomination of President of
the United States, or abstaining from all par
ticipaton in its deliberations, properly suggests
that the matter be for the present dropped,
and that when the time comes we shall all join
the Conservative party in considering the sub
jiect, and then cheerfully abide by its decision.
That is exactly the true policy.
1t is stated by paper which admires Gen.
Siegel, that 'he would run well for the Presi-
dency." We opine that he would run we'll for
anything, unless he has entirely outgrown a
habit of running which he contracted during
the war.
President Grant gets sharp rebuke for his
bayonet policy in South Carolina from quite
unexpected quarter. The Radical Lieutenant
Governor Of South Carolina, black man
named Ransier, vigorously denounces that pol
lev in very sensible letter
Judge John j. Allen, former President of
the Va Court Of Appeals, and one of the most
eminent jurists of the State, died at his home
in Botetourt county, on Monday Of last week.
There was slight fall of snow in Chester
field county, about fourteen miles from Rich
mond on Wednesday night.
Rochefort's trial has been concluded, and he
has been sentenced by French court-martial to
transportation to penal colony for life.
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STANTON. Va. Sept. q
two years.


A meeting was held at the Town Hall by the
colored people for the purpose of expressing
their feelings towards the day. AS it was on the
above day, eight years ago, the Proclamation OF
Freedom was Issued After listening to address
ses delivered by Judge Riley and others, the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were offered by
Rev. VIM B. Derrick of the African M. f..
church, IN this town
Whereas, eight years having passed away
since the proclamation of freedom was issued,
declaring the people of color in the South free,
and, whereas, said event has been annually eel
ebrated in various sections of the land by the
colored people, but we having failed in making
an open expression of our feelings in gratitude
towards that power which brought about such
an event
We therefore, give an open and undivided
expression by Offering the following that altho'
been silent on the matter we enjoy the boon with
uplifted hearts.
Resolved, That with uplifed hearts to an ALL
wise Being we return due homage to Him who
rules the destinies of nations for our delverance
believing that it was brought about by no other
power.
Resolved, That our devotion shall be shown
to the Government for its noble efforts in secu-
ring to us justice before the law; also for its pro-
vision that was made during the first years OF
our freedom, in the way of our educational IN
terests and for what it is still doing.
Resolved, That we are willing to bury the
past looking for bright and glorious future,
standing with open arms to aid the wheel OF pro-
greSs on, also using the RumOle weapon OF Tor
giveness which only can bring about peace and
tranquility to our beloved country.
Resolved, That we will do all in us lies in
showing to the community in which we live that
it is our earnest intention to give strict adhe-
renee to the laws of both State and General Gov
ernment which we believe will have tendency
of gaining the esteem of those whom we once
shared the Inequalities of home with.
Resolved, That we will annually celebrate the
22nd of September looking upon it as day OF
fasting and prayer, knowing it has been the Gus
tom of all civilized people to give open express
sion to their deliverance
Resolved, That in the celebrating of said day
it will be done in good faith, with malice toward
none, with charity to all, feeling that we are
among generous people.
Resolved, That as people we and the whites
must undoubtedly live in the same community,
and without friendly intercourse our prosperity
is doomed. knowing that the responsibility OF
fir eedom calls for friendliness, yea more, respec
liability and honesty as the freemen: depend up
on the community at large for support and up
on no one individual, which alters our former
condition, so it behooves us to be the possessol
of the above principles. Without them success
is vanquished
Resolved That we return our sincere thanks
to the speakers for the wholesome and instruc
tive advice which they strove to give
| City papers please copy.
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Deaths.

At the residence of her father, near Mt. Meri-
dian in this county, after painful illness of two
weeks, on Saturday night, the 9th instant, Mrs.
FANNIE T. STRAYER, only daughter of B. f.
Kemper.
On the morning of the Oath inst, at the resi-
dence of her husband in Staunton, Mrs. MARY
PATTON CATLETT, wife of Capt. Richard I'll.
Catlett, in the 33rd year of her age
Richmond and Fredericksburg papers please
copy.
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REPUBLICAN MEETING.-A meeting of Re-
publicans, few white and many colored,) was
held in the Town Hall on yesterday. We were
not present, but have been furnished with the
following account of its proceedings:
cat the meeting called by the Republicans in
the Town Hall for the purpose of appointing
delegates to the Convention at Harrisonburg,
Hartman, Crane, and jackson, (colored) were
nominated Jim Carter (colored) offered res
olution to appoint three persons to solicit names
for John A Hartman as Postmaster at Staunton
3. Risk, Secretary, will appoint the committee
Young Yates, son of the Postmaster at Mt. Sid.
ney, was laying his lines for clerkship under
Derrick (colored) entertained the assembly with
speeches.
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now being replaced and rearranged.
@g- j. W. Newton is receiving the best as
sortment of Boots and Shoes in the city. bis
stock is complete 1t
Gss- J. W. Newton is receiving the best as
sortment Of Dry Goods, Notions and Millinery
in the city. Call and see for yourselves 1t
gas- Ladies should call at J. W. Newton S
and see the latest styles, which he is receiving
from the North 1t
rs A sovereign and speedy remedy Tor Itch,
Tetter-wOrm, Ring worm, Poison-Oak, Blotch-
es, Pimples and all eruptions of the skin, is BEN
SONS SALALEM BRoTH-warranted in every in
stance. For sale by all druggists.
@a- SUCCEEDED AT Lasts. M. Wilkes has
just made arrangements with the largest Furni-
ture Factories in the U. S. to furnish him Fur
nlture In such way as to enable him hereafter
to retail it much cheaper than other Furniture
dealers can possibly buy it wholesale. Don't
buy elsewhere. 1t
@-Everybody buys furniture from John A.
q 7. M. Bickle who keep constantly on hand
the largest and best selected stock in the Valley,
such as Walnut Oak and Painted Suits at Bait
more prices. Parlor Suits in Rep Hair Cloth,
or Terry, at very reduced prices They have on
hand great variety of cane and wood seat
Chairs, Bedsteads, Washstands, Tables, Bureaus,
&c, and in fact, all other articles usually kept
in first class furniture store Their stock can
be bought little cheaper than they can be had
in Staunton or elsewhere
Flsk's Metallic Cases and Baskets always on
hand. Undertaking promptly attended to.
june13
rs G. L. Weller is selling ladies' Kid Foxed
Caters for $3.50
~ G. L. Weller is selling Mems Brogans
for $3.50. jill
rs G. L. Weller stock of Boots and Shoes
cannot be surpassed by any house in the city for
STYLE quality and price jill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

MEssRs. EDITORS Il observe that the
Chesapeake & Ohio r. R. are preparing to
build passenger Depot This is much
needed Improvement, but fear they are ma
king mistake as to its location. 1t seems to
me, it will encroach on the Street and narrow
the passway near the American Hotel SO much,
as seriously to impede the transit of vehicles
and subject the public to inconvenience. If it
were placed on the site of the old depot which
was burned by Hunter, all these inconvenience
would be avoided. The town authorities ought
to look to it before the work has progressed too
far. VIGILANCE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

LARGE SWEET PoTAToEs.-Mr. Gabriel Hill
debrand, living near Fishersville in this county,
has presented US with several large sweet pota-
toes, the largest one of which measures 2l8 in
ches in circumference one way, and 2O3 inches
the other, and weighs 43 pounds, down-weight.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

THR RIGHT STRIPE.-A subscriber and ad-
vertising patron writing to US from Washing-
ton, D. c., says ~ don't know what owe you
As you have not dunned me, [ now propose to
dun you. How much do I owe you? Send me
a bill and will remit. Don't stop sending me
the paper-I must have it-for my wife looks for
it with as much anxiety as do, She says it has
such good reading matter in it, and it comes right
from my old counting ground-she can't help
appreciating it."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

We call special attention to the postponement
of the sale of two farms, near Greenvllle, by
Messrs. Trout & Bumgardner, commissioner
one the farm owned by the late Adam Shultz
and the other, one-half of the farm owned joint
" by James E. and R. N. Carson. The sales
will take place next Friday the 29th inst.
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MNT'2sIeG.

On the 18th inst, at the residence of Mr.. Phil
lip Funkhouser, Esq, by the Rev. George II.
Martin, Mr. ERASMUS BAUsERMAN to Miss MA
RY G. FUNKHoUsER, both of Shenandoah.
On the 18th inst, by Rev. j. S. Hanckel, FAY
HEMPsTEAD, of Little Rock, Arkansas, to Miss
GERTRUDE B. ONEAL, OF Charlottesville Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

On Saturday night last large bay mare, the
property of Mr. Geo. Sheets was stolen from the
Marshall Place. three miles from Staunton on
the Greenvlle road. See adv.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

HEAVY FRosT.-On last Thursday night there
was very heavy frost in this section, which is
reported to have killed the late corn, cucumber
vines, &c. The atmosphere was very cold al
day Thursday and Thursday night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

In the last issue of the Hearth & Home n ew
story is commenced by Edward Eggleston, full
of vivid and graphic pictures of out-of-the- way
life in one of the older Western States This
story of life on Flat Creek, in "Hoopole" coun-
ty, will be completed before the close OF the
wear. Send for specimen copy Orange Judd
81 Co. No. 245 Broadway N. 7.
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THEFT.-On last Thursday, Annie Castelton
young white woman, was arralgned before
Justice J. w. Todd for stealing an overskirt
from Mrs. Morris. Miss Annie may be found at
Mr. Harlan's any time within 20 days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

LARGE BELL--The bell for the new Presby-
terian church in this place, was received on last
Friday 1t measures eleven feet IN circumfer-
ence. and weighs 1908 pounds. Cost $3.50.
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PERsoNAL.-Mr Halves r. Sutton, correspon-
dent and travelling agent ofthe Richmond En-
quirer, arrived in our city on last Saturday, and
has been procuring subscribers and advertise
ments for that valuable paper. He will remain
here until this Tuesday, evening, when he ex-
poets to visit Harrisonburg and will return to
Staunton again on Thursday. Persons wishin e
TO subscribe for or advertise in that paper Will
find this favorable opportunity to do so.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

ADMINISTRATIONS o'clock yesterday after
noon horse belonging to Mr.. j. NJ HELM,
hitched to a one-horse wagon, ran from near the
Spectator Office down Augusta street as far as the
wharf where it ran against wagon OF Mr. JAS
S. Wright, and was suddenly stopped. Fortu-
nately no damage was done farther than break
ing the shaft of Helms wagon and some of the
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For the Spectator

Mr. EDIToR-Many citizens of the county
will support CHARLES S. roller, of Mt Sidney
for a seat in the next House of Delegates of Vir-
ginia Mr.. Roller is popular wherever he is
known, and possesses energy, nerve and brains,
in entire accord with the wishes and interests OF
the people of Augusta. We call upon him to
announce himself at once
MTnDTE RIVER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

The third quarterly meeting of Staunton
Station, M. E. Church, South, will commence
on next Saturday night The Rev. William A
Wade of Harrisonburg will preach on the occa-
sion. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered on Sabbath afternoon at three
I'll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

Owing to the illness of several members of the
congregation, at Thinking Spring Church, the
next meeting Of the Valley Musical Association
will not be held at that place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

EAEMOVAE.-Mrs F. S. SAUPE, fashona-
ID BILE Dress Maker has removed from the
D. A. Kayser's store. Dress-making, Stamping,
Brad1ng, Embrodering, Pinking, &C., done
promptly on the most reasonable terms. Pat
terms of all kinds constantly on hand.
se19-1m
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VIRGINIA HOTEL.

Fred Schefer, Esq, Proprietor of the Vir-
ginia Hotel, having purchased the furniture in
the house from Messrs. Frazier & Sale, late
Lessees of that property, the Hotel will not be
closed, but will be kept in good style, as hereto
fore. The favorable reputation of that Hotel will
be maintained It is to the interest of the pro-
pretor that such should be the case, and as he is
a man who is wide awake to his interests, the
public have the best guarantee that no pains OF
cost will be spared to maintain unimpaired the
reputation of the house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

The Rockbridge County Fair will be held on
the 18th, 18th and 18th of October.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

Marriage is rather serious business in Au-
gusta The Marriage Notices in the Spectator
are put under the head of deaths !''-Leringtom
Gazette.
The state of things in Lexington is more seri-
Gus still, as the Gazette does not publish single
marriage under any head.
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Schools.
MEDICAL COLLEGE ofVIRGINIA
lTH RICHMOND.
SaSsiNu 1871 and 1872

Commences October LIST, and continues fire months
Course of instruction complete, elementary
and practical In addition to the regular lectures,
a course of daily rectations and examinations,
conducted by the adjunct Faculty, is offered the
student without charge
Practical anatomy taught by an experienced
demonstration.
Clinical lectures are given at the City Aims
House Hospital, College Hospital, College Dis
pensary, and State Lunatic Asylum, by the
Faculty.
Diplomas issued to students of pharmacy who
attend two courses of lectures on chemistry, ma
terra medica and pharmacy and pass a satisfac-
tory examination.
A prize is offered for the best thesis subject,
An9sthesiG.
Meritorious students, with limited means, will
be received by making proper arrangements
with the Dean.
For terms, price of board, or any other infor-
nation, apply to j. B. McCAW, NJ. D.,
Dean of the Faculty, 1910 Broad street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

A letter received at the Presidents House
from the President gives instructions to have
the mansion ready for occupancy by the lst Of
October, when he expects to return to remain
for the winter. The Mansion has been thor
oughly renovated, and the furniture, &C., is
now being replaced and rearranged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

Lexington Presbytery will meet in Windy
Cove Church, Bath county, on the 9Th of Oct.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

TEMPERANCE CoNvENTIoN.-Pursuant to no
tce, there was held in Temperance Hall, in this
place, Convention of members of the Friends
of Temperance, on Monday last, to re-organize
the County Convention There not being dele
cations from all the Councils in the County, af-
ter transacting some unimportant business, it adj
journed to meet in Greenville on the first Satur
day evening i'll October. All the Councils in the
County..are requested tie send delegates, as busl-
ness of importance will be transacted.
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RIc7aasaOgaO MARKETS.

REPORTER BY P. B. & P. 4. sUBLETT.
But little change to note in prices this week.
Wheat is in demand and market firm. Corn is
scarce in Staunton but dull in Richmond
Oats have receded some and market not active.
Flour firm and snrneWhat advanced
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

~ Having administered upon the estate
Of my husband, John Kelley, deceased, all per-
sons indebted to Mr.. Kelley or myself will please
make payment to me and those having claims
properly authenticated, for settlement.
Mrs. X. M. KELLEY,
se194W administrators.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

The jury, in the Sands trial in Richmond on
Saturday last, agreed upon verdict, and fixed
his term of Imprisonment in the peritentiary at
two years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-26

COUNTY CoURT.-The September term of this
Court-Judge John n Hendren presiding--com
menced on yesterday. The following is an alb
stract of the proceedings of that day:
Charles Grattan and Preston A. Baylor quail
fed as Attorneys-at- Law.
James Bumgardner, DR., renewed his bond as
Notary Public.
Commonwealth VS.. Martin Hill-unlawful
trespass. Tried by jury and fined 500.
Commonwealth VS.. Alex. Bush for assault ano
battery, in two cases. Verdict for defendant,
Alex. Anderson qualified admir- of Bailey
Dunlap, decd.
A. j. Palmer qualified as admir- of Jacob d
Palmer decd.
H NJ Bell qualified as admir- of Andr. Way
land, decd.
Levi Myers qualified as admir- of James H.
Myers, decd.
John Shuey qualified as Executor of Barbara
Fauber, decd.
Daniel Paine qualified as adm'tor of Harvey
Paine, decd.
John w. Wolfe qualified as guardian of his
chidren-Virgin b., John G., and Caroline
Wolfe.
Geo. NJ Cochran Jr, qualified as guardian OF
Susan M. Platt.
License was granted Jas. Minor to- keep an or
binary at Mountain Top. :,
License was granted Geo. W. Bowers to retail
ardent spirits.
Certificates were granted to d. N. Patterson,
c. E. Wood, and John III. Taliaferro to obtain
artificial limbs.
John W. Beber qualified as guardian of Vir-
ginia r. Hut.
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WHoPPERs.-The Virginia Gazette tells of a
snake which has been seen near Lexington with
a body as large that of man. 1t was seen in
the turnpike, lying in horizontal position across
the road with its head on one side of the road
and its tail on the other.
The Gazette also speaks of large trees which
were cut in that region, one of which measured
81 feet in diameter, and the other made II good
saw-logs and, to cap the climax, it says they
have just issued a poster Of the Rockbridge
County Fair which is printed in three colors
and beats any printing ever done in the Valley.