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N 81. -'SULTANA."-That Steam
Engine in pantaloons, Mr.. N. 81. Hotchkiss, the
indomitable and ubiquitous agent of the Rich
mond, & York River and Chesapeake & Ohio
Railroads. paid our town another visit last week,
with his capacious meerschaum, putting, as usu-
al, volumes of fragrant smoke the sublimation
of A. M. Lyon & Co.'S, best brand-the sui
tana." This is an appropriate brand for good
smoking tobacco, and that this is of that charac-
ter we can testify as we have tested it by the &c.
pcrimentuna crusis-the manufacturers, through
the medium of its greatest individual consumer,
having presented US with package of 1t. The
Sultan smokes this tobacco, and the Sutana,
whilst enjoying its delicious fragrance, smiles
more graciously upon him-hence the name. A
present of q box of this tobacco to Grant-it any
thing could-would induce him to confor an of.
fee regardless of considerations of consanguity
or fsmily connection.
At late meeting of the Board of Directors OF
the Augusta Co Fair it was determined to hold
the next Fair on the 18th, 18th and 10th days OF
October, 1871.
Mr.. G. A. Richardson has resumed his old
business, that of dealer in flour and country
produce, on Augusta St., two doors above
Spectator Office
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The Free Schools of this place get the benefit
of donation of 81 900 from the Peabody Fund
dispensed. by DR.. Barnas Sears, Agent. rms
was secured by the appropriation by the Town
Council of the sum of $1,500 for the support OF
its Free Schools.
The money of the Peabody Fund is donated
in aid of Free Schools established, and in opera
tion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-07

Benz. f. Hyde, who was tried, at the last term
of the County Court of Shenandoah county, up
on the charge of horse-stealing was acquitted
after trial of eight days.
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VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.-The
undersigned hereby offers for sale, ON ac-
commodating terms, number of desirable lots
varying in size from one to four acres, near to
and west ofthe corporation line and north of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad A number of
them fronts on what is known as the Old Middle
brook road which departs from the Parkersburg
turnpike near the corporation line and leads by
Piper's brickyard to my residence
Streets and alleys have been LAID off as will
appear from an inspection of plat of the lots at
the law Office Of Messrs. Smith & Elder. Those
desiring either building or pasture lots would do
we'll to look at them.
Apply to Stuart Lilley s. Co., Real Estate
Agents or to the undersigned
VIM j. SHUMATE. =
may3-tf Vindicator copy.
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Mr.. VIM. P, Arnold. an old and respected
citizen, living in the upper part of Rock bridge
county, died suddenly week before last. 1t is
supposed that his death was caused by heart
disease.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-07

On Sunday evening the weather changed sud-
denly from mild to cold, and snow fell to the
depth of three inches. In the morning of Mon
day, the thermometer stood at IA degrees below
froazipu
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-07

The project of building narrow guage Rail-
road from Stanardsville. via Charlottesville, to
Scottsville, is in contemplation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-07

See advert isement of Jas. Ker, Agent for
Fire Insurance Companies.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.-The number OF
matriculates at the University the present ses-
sion is AL, being "a less than the number of last
session The decrease is attrb utable to the heavy
losses caused by the destructive freshet which
occurred in this State at the opening of the AGA
demic year. The different States are thus repre-.
sented:
Virginia, 1877; Mississippi, 81; Alabama, %
North Carolina, 28; Maryland, 27 Kentucky,
"a South Carolina, "a; Tennessee, 49, Georgia
%; Texas, 81; Louisiana, II; West Virginia
10; Arkansas, s; Missouri Z; Indiana. 81. Dis
trict of Columbia 8; New York, 2; Florida, 2;
Pennsylvania, 1 California, Guyaquil, South
America, l.
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Stauntul1 Spettator.

We invite attention to the article signed Far
mern published in this issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-07

HARRIsONBURG, Feb. 3.
FLoUR-Extra, S. 40 a$65O; superfne, $575a
$685.
WHEAT-Red, 81. 40a$1.60.
Corn. 60a62 cents.
OATS, IS cents.
Butter %; Bacon, 121; Lard, l24; Eggs, 15
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become speckled if every deflement is not re-
moved from them every twenty-tour hours. To
do this efectually, there is nothing like Sozo-
DON'T. II literally renders the enamel imperyi-
Gus and indestructible.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-07

On motion of Mr. Lewis, the Senate con-
Cured in the amendments of the House to the
bill to divide the State of Virginia into two jul
dicial districts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-07
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

" The undersigned as agents of Boiling R.
Swoope are authorized to sell that valuable tract
Of land containing 4311 acres, known as the
'Swoope Farm" and lying near Swoope's depot
county, eight miles West of Staunton. The land
il unsurpassed by any in the county in produc-
tiveness and fertility-there being on the entire
tract no land of an inferior quality. The i'm
and convenient and ample out-buildings
Boiling r. Swoope residing On the farm will
show it to persona desiring to purchase. Apply
to SHEFFEY & BUMGARDNER,
nol-ti Staunton, Va.
Rockingham Register copy and send bill to
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NARMERS, NOTICE
Wanted. to Buy:

FARMERS, NOTICE
Wanted, to Buy:
FLOUR, GRAIN, BACON, AND ALL
KINDS OF COUNTRY PRODUCE
FOR CASH. AT LIBERAL PRICES
And to Sell,
200 Tons Lump Plaster
200 Tons Ground Plaster (grognd here),
200 sacks SALT, and all other articles in
our line-yERY Low.
Give us trial before selling or buying, and
you will find it to your interest.
POWELL & BLACKLEY.
WHOLESALER RETAIL DEALERS,
STANTON. VA
Rockingham Register and Leg. Gazette copy
and send bill to this office.
NHEAP GOODS.-By virtue of a deed of
IL assignment. executed to me by Samuel Il.
Giles, am selling, at the store adjoining the lst
National Bank in Staunton at prices
GREATLY BELOW COST,
large and we'll assorted stock of staple and fan
cy DRY GOODS All persons in need should
call and avail themselves of an opportunity that
'e'u''' 0''s. JAMES BUMGARDNER. Jr.,
jan31-3t . trustee Of S. N. Giles.
no BREEDERS OF FINE HORSES IN
il Augusta and surrounding countes.-The
Thoroug6b bred horse SHILOH. will stand the
next season in the city of Staunton at the stable
of Thornbprg d Go! All those whose mares
have missed heretofore are invited to come again
jans1 St M. HARVEY.
II ]. LUNHRAUGH & BRO,
H. Manufactures OF
Sash. Doors Blinds.
BRACKETS, MOULD1NGS, FLOORING,
Near S chesapeake s Ohio Railroad af 6epot
STAUNTON. VA ssa
- BIO material but seasoned lumber used
by US, - - po@-lgr
R. e. BISHOP. G. ". STAFFORD J. N FULLER.
HOUSE ANDS1GN PAINTING.-The
I'LL undersigned are prepared to execute
as HOUSE, SIGMA
ORNAMENTAL PAINTING, GLAZING,
AND PAPER-HANGING,
IN THE NEATEsT AND MOST WORKMANLIKE
MANNER.
They offer their services to the public and So
licit liberal share of patronage.
Particular attention paid to country work.
10 BISHOP, STAFFORD & CO.,
oc11-1y Staunton, Va.
nR. GUILDS Green Mountain Cure, at
IL M DR.. WAYT& BROS Drug store.
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PTiUOte Sales.
ACRES ENOUCHo-FOF


consisting of seven acres of superior meadow
cellent quality, all superbly watered, and Ii
miles West from Waynesboro. Address SUBJ
scriber at that place. Price reasonable
jan31-2t CHARLES BROOKS.
A NO. ONE FARM FOR SALE
n Being anxious to pay off all my liabilities,
and to owe no man anything, / offer for sale.
privately, the farm on which / now reside. The
farm lies on the waters of Long Glade in Au-
gusta county, three miles South of Forrer's
Forge, and four miles North of the village of
Spring Hill. The farm contains $50 acres Of LIST
class lend and is in good condition. There are
on the farm comfortable dwelling house, large
barn, corn-crib granary. spring house, and one
OF the finest springs in the Valley. There are
IL or Is acres of good meadow on the farm. and
lands have reputation which speaks for itself,
them. Persons wishing to purchase good farm,
on easy terms, are requested to call and examine
for themselves, and they will find it to their in
terest to do SO.
The above tract of land will be offered pri-
vately from this date until Saturday, the 4th day
OF March, 1871, and. if not sold BIZ that time, It
will be offered by way of public auction, on the
premises, to the highest bidder, at IL O'Clock
noon. As | am determined to sell, a bargain
can De had, and persons wishing to purchase land
would do well to avail themselves of this oppor
tunity, as it's seldom that sach lands as these
Glade lands are thrown upon the market Any
information in regard to prioe, terms, &C., can
be received by addressing me at Spring Hill,
Augusta county, Va.
jan24-6t T Fl. ERWIN
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AND FOR SALE.-I Win offer

AND FOR SALE;1I will offer for sale,
timber, on which there is dwelling house and
neyer-failing spring, lying directly on the G. &
0. r. r three-quarters Of mile from Fishers
vile. The land will be sold in one, two and
three acre lots or to suit the purchaser. ANY
one wishing to buy such property will DO we'll to
call on the undersigned at Fishefsville, who will
take pleasure in showing the property.
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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 their written order.
e. H. SEARS p NJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-07

"A sT1fUTI0N.-At this particular season,
when the weather is as changoabe as the wind
when the most robust costitutons are attacked
and undermined-and when feeble systems are
shattered and unnerved it is absolutely necessa-
ry that scientific principles should be brought to
the aid of Nature in order to avert the contrac-
ton of those diseases that usually become seated
and fixed from the continuous changes referred
to. Of all the discoveries yet made, none seem
to answer the purpose so we'll as BAKERS BIT
TIERS, for while other remedies have been tried
and failed, this medicine has proved to be the
only panacea for Dyspepsia Nervousness, Gen.
era Debility, Collie, Sour stomaehs, Colds, and
Consumption in its incipient stages. Prepared
solely of vegetable extracts, and so admirably
compounded as to act at once upon the Liver
Digestive organs, Blood, and Mind. it drives out
Impurities, increases the Appetite, improves the
Digestion, strengthens the Lungs, and so tones
up the inner man as to render it impervious to
ordinary colds. As family medicine it has no
equal, and needs only to be tried to recommend
These Incompatible Bitters are sold by DR.. N.
Wayt & Bro, P. q. Trout and Eichelberger g
Fultz, Staunton, Va.
Orders filled by addressing
E. BAKER, Proprietor Richmond, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-07

Teachers of Free Schools in the county are re-
quested by the County Superintendent of Schools
80 send to him their monthly reports, as requir-
ed By law.
The clerks of Township Boards will supply them
with the proper blanks on application
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-07

-
Ex-CoNFEDERATE OFFICER IN EGYPT.-A
Southern Ex-Confederate Brigadier- General,
now holding an important military position in
the service of the Khedive of Egypt in recent
letter to his sister in this country says that the
splendors of the Egyptian Court surpass in gor-
geousness the descriptions given in the 'Arabi-
an Nights Entertainments" In this letter, he
enclosed some leaves from the tree, under which
according to the tradition of that country, the
Virgin Mary and her Child rested on the occa-
sion of their flight into Egypt. In former let
ter, he stated that he had been at the spot where
Moses had been found in the 5ulrushes. He
seems to be much pleased with the country, and
the kindness and consideration shown him by
the Khedve
MACHINE PoETRY.-We have often heard OF
machine poetry and wondered what machine
was the favorite of the ''tuneful nine" AS they
are fenaimiaes we now wonder that we never be-
fore discovered that it was a Sewing machine.
That this is So is made manifest by the lines in
our advertising columns under she caption
"WEDDED BLISS"
The author OF the lines referred to, AYERS that,
there is more truth than poetry in them. !"
Families are afflicted with other than ''the ills
which flesh is heir to- and for some of these
the sewing machine for which he singer
though it is not Singer MACHINES, he main
tains sovereign remedy. Being rhymist, he
would doubtless express this sentiment as fol-
lows:
TO restore strength and to regain health,
Resort may be had to the pill-box,
70 insure love far better than wealth,
Use the machine of 'Gibbs & Wilcox
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r IsT OF ADVERTISED LETTERS

''SpALDINa's" celebrated Glue, useful and
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n 4. RICHARD E0N, FLOUR AND
u PRODUCE MERCHANT,
Augusta street, Staunton, Va.


Augusta street. Staunton, Va.
Highest Cash Price paid for Flour. Grain, Seed
60, &c.
respectfully inform all my old friends in the
country who have FLOUR and PRODUCE for
sale, that am again in the Trade and hope they
will call on me before selling elsewhere.
c Remember bert the paes seeons dopr from the
@. A. RICHARDSON,
jan31 Flour Merchant.
NOTICE.-First Class Hotel Rates
~ REDUCED.-On and after this date the
Washington House will only charge for board
and lodging, 81 rs per day Breakfast, so cents !;
Dinner, 10 cents; Supper, so cents,
While the permanent decline in supplies, and
the greatly reduced profits in agricultural. me-
ehanical and other pursuits, necessitates econo-
N.Y. the proprietor, thankful for the liberal pat
ronage extended to his House heretofore trusts
that the public will sustain him in this, effort
in the right direction, by an increase of business
T. G. s. FERGUSON,
owner and proprietor Washington House,
jan10-tf Lynohburg, Va.
OILERS celebrated Norwegian Cod
Wilbors Cod Liver Oil with Phosphate of
Lime,
Pancreatised Cod Liver Oil,
Fougera's Co. lodized Cod Liver Oil, at
DIR. WAYT & BRO.'S drug store
1VARBOLIC TROCHES for Coughs,
" Colds, and Sore Throat,
Carbolic Toilet soap-a superior article for
chapped hands at
DR.. WAYT s. BRO S drug store
DIAMOND AND GOLD DUST,
~ Pomades, Satchet Powders and
German Cologne. at
DR.. WAYT & BROS drug store,
HYDRATE CHLORAI., HYdrastin, Po-
Ill dophylin, -Leptandin, Irdin, Boudoults
French Fepsin, Purified Opium, Sweet Quinine,
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A PRovIDENTIAL REMEDY.-The Mongoose,
bitten by poisonous serpent, seeks certain
plant eats of it and RECEIVERS In like manner
thousands of European dyspeptics, and victims
of liver complaint disorders OF the bowels, de-
bility, dropsy, rheumatism, &C., aock to the
Settler Spring in Germany and arecured by its
salubrious waters. We have this Spring, in all
its sanitary perfection multiplied ad inJinitmns,
il this country, ia the fofm of
TARRANTS SELTzRR APERIENT
1t Is the Spa made portable and available for the
uses of the million. The million use it. 1t is
the great household medicine of the land, at
once delicious, refreshing, snd uneaualed as a
corrective and Alternative.
Sold hx oil drurp;otc ;ap21
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RAILING LANDS FOR SALE of-
~ fer for sale, privately, about 900 acres of
land, lying on the headWaters of Shos' Fork. in
me county OF Highland, five miles above the
of this land is hacked and we'll set in grass, the
remaining portion is we'll adapted to ranging
There is on this land large quantity and an ex-
cellent quality of beautiful white pine timber.
sell part OF my blue grass grazing land, which
lies on the Bull Pasture mountain adjoining the
lands of Hoover and others.
Such lands as these are very rarely in market,
and persons desiring to purchase, will do well to
examine them before purchasing elsewhere
Any communication directed to me at Palo Alto
Highland county, Va, will be promptly answer
ed, and any information desired will be given.
julyl2-tf A. j. JONES.
4 AND FOR SALE will sell, privately.
Ia my farm lying on the waters of Naked
Greek, in Augusta county, adjoining the lands OF
Cyrus Brown. Daniel Craun, and others There
is a comfortable dwelling house, barn, corn crib,
granary, wash-house, stone spring house, and
fine water IN the yard, aud three orchards of Sc
lect fruit. suppose further description is un-
anime the land for themselves. There are I5(
acres in the tract. r. A. CURRY
.0nAn ACRES.--VALUARLE LANDS
GNDUU FOR SALE, lying on both sides Of
Piney River, in the counties of Nelson and AM
herst, 1900 acres cleared, 600 acres of which is
River. Bottom. The whole Of this land is unsur-
passed for its fertility, producing corn, wheat,
OATS tobacco and grasses, a large portion of which
is now set in grass Upon this land, there is a
large, vein of very rich iron ore, "a sample of
which can be seen at the Office of Messrs Echols,
Bell & Catlett, Staunton.) This property is wor-
thy the attention of capitalists as seldom such is
found upon the market. The whole of this land
lies in one body, but will be divided into tracts
to suit purchasers.
Terms liberal. For further information, ad-
dress j. w. Warwick, Warm Springs Bath Co.,
Va, OF d. A. Witt. Lovingston Nelson Co., Va.
j. w. WARWICK,
dec TT d. A WITT
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LeQ0L Notices.

NOTICE:--In pursuance of decretal order
IN of the Circuit Court of Bath county, rem
dered on.the 18th day of October 1870, in a cause
therein pending in the name of David McNulty,
Plaintiff. against Hannah Gwin ct ais Defend.
ants, notice is hereby given to the creditors of
David Gwin, deceased, that they present their
claims to me properly authenticated on or be.
fore Thursday, the 2nd of March next. as shall,
at that time, proceed at my Office at Bath Court
House, Va. LIST to take an account of the debts
due to and from the estate of said David Gwin,
deceased, and their respective priorities.
End, To state and settle the transactions of Rob
ert b. Matheny, curator of said David Gwin,
deceased, and,
3rd, To state and settle the accounts of Adam
z. Cleek, admir- with the will annexed of said
David Gwln, decd. The parties interested are
requested to attend.
@ r. McDANNALD,
jan3l-4w Commissioner in Chancery.
persons indebted to the es-
IN tate of William Hamilton, deceased, are
hereby notified to come forward at once and pay
up, as IT is necessary to settle the estate at an
early day. Those having claims against said
estate, are also requested to present them for set
Element JAMES H. HAMILTON
Jan3l-tf Executor.
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HYDRATE CHLORAI., HYdrastin, Po-
Ill dophylin, -Leptandin, Iridin, Boudoults
French Fepsin, Purified Opium, Sweet Quinine,
and Tactic Acid, at DR.. WAYT & BROS
mar22 Drug store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-07

The coin III the United States treasury
$99, 900, 900, and the currency 5000, 900.
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ANOTHER s'GHosT. 1.-The Eincastle Herald
is Informed by Capt Curd, who lives within a
few mes of Fincastle, that singular NANTES,
tetlons of restless spirits have been seen and
heard at his residence. which cannot be ac-
counted for
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-02
NEW YORK.

Aloney Market Aesfve-0eveFaoenas and
9eate Securities DuDl-6nsDeasioa 81
ComnenWealth rhre Insurance Cen
pany-6teanship AFrivals-6DecieP Pay
nent and Bank Statement. ~ Z
NEW YoRK, April !, .Eyening.-The
money market closed active at Sac ON call.
Exchange dull. Gold closed At 1103b. Gov
ernments dull; prices firm; fve-twenties Of
1862, ll2h. State securities arc generally
very dull Tennessees and Virginias very
strong and active. New South Carolinaa
had 9 slight reaction today, and sold mp n
81. Tennessees, 66A; new, 65A; Virginia.
73; new, 73; Louisialas, 68; new, 62; 1evee
skies, 72;; eights. "a; Alabama eights, l02;
fives, 68; Georgia skies, 81; sevens, 89a4;
North Carolinas, 461s; new, q; South Caro-
Fivetwenties Of 1864, 1929; of 1865, 1928;
new, l1lA; Of 1867, 1llat; n-forties, 10Sas
The Commonwealth Fire Insurance Com.
pany suspended to day. William n. Tweed,
Jr., has been appointed receiver.
Arrived: Steamships George Cromwell
and Mississippi, from New Orleans.
Specie payment, 3!l5, 900, including 492,-
600 gold. Bank statement - follows: Loans
decrease, 43l ,293; specie decrease, 81, ,641,.
3l5; deposits decrease, 93,635,207; circula-
ton decrease, $76o9; legal tenders decrease,
$l,922,665.