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England.

The Queen of England opened the session Of
the Houses of Parliament Thursday in person.
The usual speech was read for her by the Lord
Chancellor. The members of both Houses
were present in full force, and there was large
attendance of spectators. The occasion was at
tended by the usual military and civic displays
The Queen was accompanied by her children
During her progress to the Houses, escorted by
the Horse Guards, some incivility, it is said
was shown her by some of the populace on the
Streets
After the retirement Of the Queen and Com
mons, the Marquis of Westminster, in the
House of Lords, moved the usual address to
her Majesty, and hoped that it would be unan.
imously adopted before the adjournment Of the
House. A motion was made and seconded in
the House of Commons for an address, wher
Mr.. Disraeli commented severely upon the
course that England was found to take on the
Black Sea question. In regard to American
matters, he denounced the attitude of Senator
Sumner and others towards England, and re-
commended that it be met with forbearance ano
contempt. La view of the relations of England
with other countries he approved the proposed
increase of the military forces of the kingdom
Mr.. Gladstone, in reply to the speech of Dis
raeli, said that, in her efforts for peace, Eng
land had gone to the extreme of internationa
right to interfere; that the naturalization O.
the Black Sea had lost its importance to Eng
land since the Crimean war and its mainte
nance had been abandoned by France. He be-
lieved that England true policy was non-n
tervention abroad and the study of domestic
questions. He begged the House not to fettel
the Government S liberty Of action. The ad
dress was then agreed to.
A diplomatic correspondence between ths
British Minister at Washington and the Secre
tary Of State, in relation to the questions at is
sue between the two Governments has resulted
in an agreement to submit the whole subject tt
the consideration of joint high commission
which will consist Of ten members, five from
each Government, who sha Ii hold their session.
at Washington, and treat of and discuss the
mode of settling the different questions.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

SECOND SESSION OF 41sT CONGRESS.
SENATE w ednesday, Feb sth.-The SEN
ate concurred in the House amendment to the
resolution making appropriation to defray the
expenses Of the special committee to invcsti-
gate alleged outrages 10 the South. A memorial
was presented, signed by number of Repub-
licans of North Carolina, protesting against
Vance, Senator elect fran that State. Pend
ing its discussion, the morning hour expired,
and the subject went over.
A resolution was adopted, allowing the spe-
clal committee OF investigation into alleged out
RACES at the South to report from time to time,
and sit during the sessions of the Senate A
number of District bills were reported and sew
eral of them passed, but the greater number
were indefinitely postponed The bill rela ing
to the organization Of public schools in the Dis
trict was taken up. A long debate ensued up
on the question of the admission of negroes to
the same schools as whites. Mr. Revels me
ure, in which he referred to the provision of
separate cars In this city for negroes. Pending
discussion, the house went into Executive ses-
sion and at its close adjourned.
HOUsE.-The bill ordering United States
troops to be sent to Texas for the protection of
the frontier, was laid on the table after short
debate-yeas 75 nays 81. The bill to provide
a system of National education was discu sed,
but no action was taken
SENATE.-Thursday, Feb. 9th-The case of
Senator elect Miller, from Georgia, was again
taken up and debated. The best that could be
done with the matter was to set apart Mon lay
for the further and perhaps final consdera ion
of the joint resolution to prescribe the oath to
be taken by the Senator elect. The legislative,
executive and judicial appropriation bill was
considered, and without action the Senate vent
into executive session for several hours on a
sealed message from the President in relation
to the differences between the United Suites
and Great Britain.
HOUSE In the House, Richard Fl. JWhiet-
" was sworn in as member of Congress from
the second Georgia district There was again
considerable debate on the bill for the sale OF
the Brooklyn Navy-yard, but no action The
naval appropriation bill was also discussed
without result, and eulogies were pronounced
upon the late John Covode
SENATE. Friday, Feb 10Th. There was
very little done in the Senate The bill to reg
ulate rank in the navy was reported, with i'm
portant amendments. An evening session vas
held to consider appro priation bills
House. The House was almost exclusively
engaged on the subject of the navy. The Dill
was passed to restore VIM. L. Hanscom to his
former position in the navy IS naval construc-
tor, and the naval appropriations bill was amend
ed and passed. During thes-debate on Hans
CONS case there were some lively structures on
Admiral Porter. Representative Porter, Of
Virginia, was also in the field, though on an
other matter. He announced publicly that he
had never worn ball and hahn !" A motion
to adjourn over to Monday failed.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
u XAVmn FSrn A.


By virtue of decree rendered by the Circuit
Court OF Augusta county, on the 10Th day of
November, 1870, in the cause of Shumate VS..
Van Pelts administrator and others, we will,
on Friday, the 24th day of February, 1871, pro-
coed to sell at public auction to the highest bid
der, the VALUABLE REAL ESTATE of
which the late David Van Pelt died seized and
possessed, consisting of farm containing ONE
HUNDRED AND SEVENTY sEvEN ACRES, and q
MILL, with a small quantity of land attached.
The farm is situated on Naked Creek in the
county of Augusta, adjoining the lands of Sea-
wright, Hugh ID. Lynn and Others and is one of
the best and most productive farms in the county.
The mill is situated on Naked Creek in said
county in the midst of wealthy community,
and Is one of the best merchant mills in the
county-with a location inferior to none
TERMS Enough in hand to pay costs of suit
and sale, and the balance in four equal annual
payments, bearing interest from day of sale
the purchaser to give sufficient personal security
and the title to be retained as ultimate security.
DAVID FULTZ
n. K TROUT Com'rs
JOHN e. ROLLER.
janM -tds-R Register copy and send account
to this Offica
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auction Sales.
vuvHE ROCKINGHAM MILLS FOL

Il SALE.-In pursuance of a decree of the
County Court OF Rockingham county, Va, pro-
nounced IN cause in which Peter Roller is
complainant, and the administrator and heirs of
Josiah S. Roller deceased, and others are de-
PENDANTS. l SHALL on the 25th day of February;
1871, SELL upon the premises, at public cutlery,
to the highest bidder those valuable MILLS,
situated on the North River between Mt. Craw-
ford and Bridgewater, in said county. known as
1.-THE Rockingham Mills formerly called the
Harnsberger Mills with some fifteen acres of
land thereto attached upon which there is good
mllers house and other improvements.
Terms:- Enough of the purchase money to
pay the expenses of sale and the costs of suit
will be required to be paid in hand, and the res
ldue OF the purchase money will be divided into
four equal instalments, payable respectively in
thereon from the day of sale. Bonds with per-
sonal surety thereon and lien on the property
to secure the payment of the deferred install
ments will be required.
N; Bon the 4TH DAY OF MARCH, 1871,
shall also, under the same Decree sell at auction
to the highest bidder on the premises, and on
the same terms, the HOUSE AND LOT of land
in the town of Mt. Crawford, known as the Din
kle property, and conveyed by one Ireland to
fe74w RO JOHNSON, Com'r.
Spectator copy four weeks and send bill to this
office for collection Rockingham Register.
VALUABLE LAND IN MARKET
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, rendered in causes OF
Rusmise and others against Christian Rusmisel's
ex' ors, and of Staubus aud wife against Rusmi-
seps executors, we will proceed on Thursday,
the 9th day of March next, on the premises, to
sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, the
tract of land formerly. owned by said Christian
Kusmisel deceased about sne-half mile above
Mt. Scion, on North river. containing about 17OI
acres. The land is very productive-about one
hundred acres of it being bottom land. 1t is now
in possession of Jonas Lowman. who bought ii
for home, and who will show it to any one de-
string to purchase
Terms costs of sale and suits in hand, and
residue In four equal annual payments, with in
terest from date, the purchaser giving bond anG
approved personal security and the title retained
as ultimate security.
Sale at II O clock, NJ
n. K. TROUT
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NeaU Advertisements.


YsR UST AND AGENTS SALE.ABY
Il virtue of trust deed executed to me on
the 10th day OF October, 1870 by John H. P ar
kins and wife. and of power in writing dated
February 10, 1871 executed to me by said John
I'll. Parkins and Others I shall proceed on Satur-
day. the 18th day of February 1871, in the town
of Staunton to sell all the interests of said John
FL. Parkins in the Staunton Mill aud Foundry
Property, consisting of three eighteenths con-
veyed by said trust deed and two-eighteenths
covered by said power
This property embraces a half square in the
town OF Staunton, with fine water power, 8
large merchant mill, foundry and other build
ings on it. On the same day the interest of John
s. Moorman will be sold in the same property
by George M. Cochran, Esq.
Terms of sale.-Sixteen hundred and fifty dol
lars in cash, or negotiable note for that sum at
ninety days, well endorsed with interest, and the
costs of sale; fourteen hundred and fifty dollars
at nine months, with interest, and the balance
on terms which will be announced on the day Of
sale. JAMES BUMGARDNER. Jr
fe14-td Trustee of John FL Parkins
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The cost Of construction of a narrow gauge
road e feet) is estimated by Mr.. Fairlie to be
one-haD the cost Of feet S IL inch gauge.
In other words two miles can be built in the
place of one. Mr.. Fairlie states that these
lines (the 3 feet gauge), when finished and
equipped, would possess a carrying capacity
equal to, if not greater than, that of the broad
gauge roads. In other words they would carry
as many passengers and tons of goods in TWEEN
ty-four hours as the best lines now in England /;
and that this would be done at greatly re-
duced cost, independently of the reduced wear
and tear of the permanent way, and of the
value of the increased life of the rail-
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RAILROADS IN MISSOURI. There were All
miles of railway completed, last year, in the
State of Missouri This gives the State 9, 055
miles of road, while there are 1882 additional
miles in course of construction. OF the latter,
ITO miles were ready for the iron week ago.,
and POI more are to be ready in May.
This is the way to build up States, and Mis-
souri,, though young, bids fair to rival her older
sisters ere long Indeed, she will soon be one
Of the wealthiest States in the Union
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VALUABLE Middle River s3,rI.

IA for saie.-By virtue of decree rendered
on the 10Th day of November 1870, by the Cir
cult Court of Augusta County, in the cause of
Humbert VS.. Crickenbarger, &c. we will on at
urday. the 18th day of March, 1871, proceed on
highest bidder the VALUABLE FARM for
merly owned by Jacob L. Humbert and now oc-
cupied by VIM: Crickenbarger. This farm is
situated on Middle river, near New Hope, in
the county of Augusta, adjoining the lands of
Joseph Kerr, D. G. Rife and Others and con-
tains one hundred and sixty acres
Terms-Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
charges and expenses of sale, and the balance in
three equal instalments, payable in one two and
three years, the purchaser executing his bonds
for the deferred instalments, with approved Sc
curity, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. n. X. TROUT,
ALEX. II. FULTZ,
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ft-7ztds Commissioners.
DMINESTRATOR'S SALE

"a Nv. - II To- U1s SSEAEE.-As ad-
IA minstrator of john Wilson, deceased, I
will sell at auction, at his late residence near
Swoope's Depot, on the 18th day of February
next, the following personal property, viz
Wheat, corn, hay, farming implements, two
drill, one Buckeye reaper and mover. one car.
riage, one share of Virginia Central Railroad
stock, and many other articles which it is I'M
necessary to mention.
jan31-3t# G. A. WILSON. admir-
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE IN
AUCTION Sales.

NVNE OF Il VdIUA-
Y BILE house and lot in the town OF Staunton
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of the
county Of Augusta, rendered on the 18th day of
July, 1870, in the Chancery suit of Dinkle VS..
Young, the undersigned, who were appointed by
said decree commissioners for the purpose, will
proceed to SELL at public auction in front of the
Courthouse in the town of Staunton Oh
that very desirable lot with new and excellent
brick dwelling house, and suitable out-houses
thereon, located on the South side of lain street
in said town, between the Episcopal and Baptist
churches, and at present occupied by DIR. VIM.
B. Young.
TERMS Enough in hand to pay costs of suit
and sale; balance in four equal instalments bear
ing interest at six, eighteen thirty and forty-two
months, to be secured by bonds with sufficient
innate security. N. K. TROUT
THOS G. ELDER,
fchz-tds Com
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In the State Of Iowa, Mrs. Hunter brings
suit against Miss Sarah Moran for seducipg
her husband She claims three thousand dol
lars damages, and it is thought will recover.
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The Rockingham Register learns that the in
dications are that Cbas. Ell. Lewis, Minister to
Portugal, will not be removed as reported.
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The last census of West Virginia shows the
population of that State to be 1915. Five
counties show decrease in population since
the census Of 1870, and all the rest have iu-
creased
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l. In pursuance of deed of trust executed
by Braxton Davis, deceased, to the subscribers,
they will, on the premises the 9th day of
February, 1871 proceed to sell at public auction,
to the highest bidder, tract of land, containing
10 acres (more or less) conveyed by said deed,
three miles East of Rawley Springs and adjoin-
ing Funkhouser and Others.
There are two comfortable dwellings and other
Improvements on this property which will rem
der it comfortable home for two families. The
land is of fine quality, and lies well.
The terms will be cash to pay costs of SALE
and as to the residue they will be accommodate
ting and made known on the day of sale.
4 1aEx B 3. B i. STgAAT' Trustees.
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JOHN B. BALDWIN, - N''0o'
RnCiStnr cOnv
VsUBLHC SALE IN GREEN VILE

u In pursuance of decree rendered at the
November term of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the case of Adam NJ. Hawpe, trustee,
against Sarah w. Supple, &c, L will, as COM
missioner, Saturday, the 18th day of Febru-
known as the James S. Supple property" con-
tanning about five acres. There are two dwelling
houses upon TIE property. will sell the whole,
or divide to suit purchasers, upon the following
terms, to w.t.
Enough in hand to pay costs of suit and sale,
and the residue in three equal installments, in
one, two and three years from date, bearing in
terest from the day of sale and the title retained
as ultimate security.
ADAM NJ. HAWPE,
jan24-tds Commissioner.
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1t is thought by some that 100000 strangers
will visit Washington to witness the proposed
Carnival. Almost all the windows along the
Avenue have already been engaged as places
from which to view the show.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OLE ZEAL

OAa1assSKONERs'S SALE OF REAL
y ESTATE.-By virtue of decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered in
the case Of Bailey vs.. Hemp, will proceed on
Thursday, the 23rd day Of February, 1871, on
and Lot-the lot containing two and one-half
acres-situated in Augusta county, about one
half mile from Coleytown, adjoining Whistler
and Whitmore, upon the following terms, to
wit:
So much in hand as will pay the costs of suit
and sale, and the remainder in two equal install
ments payable respectively in one and two years
from the date of sale, with interest from said
date, the purchaser giving bond with approved
personal security, and the title retained ulti-
mate security.
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jan17-5t-Vin copy
COMMISSIONERS, SALE OLA VAL

6NOMMISSEONERS' SALE OF n VAL
" UABLE FARM.-By virtue of a decree
of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, render
ed at the November term, 1870, in the suit of
Norman ct al, VS.. Moormans widow ct al, the
undersigned commissioners will sell at public
auction on the premises on Thursday, the 23rd
day of February. 1871 the home farm of the
late e. e. Norman, containing $50 acres
This tract of land is situated on Middle River,
IN Augusta county, within half mile of the
Valley Turnpike and six miles from Staunton-
The land is of the best quality. well watered and
has upon it an elegant MANSION HOUSE,
and all other necessary out-buildings
The tract can be divided conveniently into two
or three parcels and if it is not sold as whole,
will be offered in parcels. This is unquestiona-
bly, one ofthe best farms in Augusta county. and
land buyers would do well to examine it before
buying elsewhere.
FERNS OF SALE.-Enough in cash to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue in four
equal annual payments, with interest from the
day of sale, the purchaser giving his bonds with
approved personal security, and the title to be
retained as ultimate security
WILLIAM FL. MOORMAN !
JOHN s. NORMAN,
jan17-tds Commissioners
Rockingham Register copy and send bill to
this office
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The Buchanan Ghost,

The unaccountable occurrences which have
been taking place at the residence of Rev Mr..
Thrasher at Buchanan for the last twelve
weeks still continue, and are still involved in
inexplicable mystery. The following is the
substance Of portion Of letter written by
Mr. Thrasher on yesterday week, as furnished
by a correspondent Of the Lexington GG&ate
He says that for five days during the week
previous the manifestations were frequent, va
ried and violent. Brickbats, old bones, chips,
blllets OF wood, ears Of corn, stones. &c were
thrown about the house in the most nIysteri-
Gus and unaccountablo manner, and again and
again everything would be turned topsy tnrvy
IN the paTlor and chambers without their being
able to detect the agent
One day twoyoung ladies being at the use,
they determined to use every effort to ferret
out the mystery. Accordingly they arranged
the parlor, locked all the doors, seat Annie
Pring to the kitchen with Nir Thrasher' i,tIe
boy to watch her. and carried all the keys to
Dir. Thrashers room They waited but few
minutes and returned to fnd that the doors
had been opened, the books from the centre
table scattered over the floor the lamps from
the mantelpiece put on the floor, and things
dlsarranged generally.
One day Mr. Thrashar himself left the lin
ing room, carefully locked he door and went
up stairs to his wifes chamber. Just as he
was about to enter he heard noise down 5! airs
and returned Immediately, not having been abb
sent from the room more than three natnuds.
lie found the door open, the furniture dis
arranged, and all the dishes IRON the press
scattered over the floor O.e day the clock
was taken from the mante-piece and put on
the floor
WAsHINGToN-LEE UNIVERSITY in
auguration of Gen. G. W. 9. Lee as president
Of Washington-Lee University took paee at
Lexington, Va, on Monday, the 9th Instant:
A correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch
says that the ehapel was filed with students,
ladies and citizens, and on the platform were
members Of the Board of Trustees aud Facul-
ty of the University, and the Faculty OF the
Virginia Military Institute. After services by
Rev. iIr. Pendleton, Judge Brockenbrough
rector of the Board Of Trustees, delivered an
eloquent address, in which he spoke Of the sad
loss that had been sustained in the death OF
the late president Of the University, and or the
high qualifications Of the new president and
of the confidence with which they anticipated
a brilliant success for his administration. Gen.
GUSTS Lee responded appropriately. The oath
of office was then administered by Judge
Brockenbrough, and the audience dismissed
with the benedlclon. Gen Lee was cordially
welcomed by each member of the Faculty; for
although the youngest among them, being on
~ thirty-siX years DID, he has their undivided
enthusiastic confidence ard support. The
Faculty of the Virginia Military Institute also
gave him their cordial congratulations, mingled
with regrets that they were TO lose from their
body one SO highly estimated.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAMB.
" By virtue Of a decree rendered on the 25th
day of November, 1870, by the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, in the causes of Wolf VS.. Sha-
ver's heirs, and Wolf and others VS.. Heffner and
others, WILL on SATURDAY, the 18th day of
February, 1871, proceed on the premises to sell
at public auction, the tract of land, of which the
late Solomon Shaver died seized and possessed.
Augusta, about two miles North of Mount So
lon adjoining the lands of Messrs. Miller, Jones,
Bailey, Newman, and others, and contains about
EIGHTY-FIVE ACRES. A small portion of
the land is in timber the remainder cleared, and
has on it a small dwelling house, and a small or
chard
Terms of sale-Enough in hand to pay costs
of suit and sale, and the balance in equal install
ments, payable in one, two, and three years,
bearing interest from day of sale, to be secured
by bonds with good personal security, and title
to be retained as ultimate security
ALEX Fl FITI,TZ
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VALUABLE LAMB IN EAFeKET.
G. NJ. COCHRAN, Jr., oom'rs.
feb7-tds
Z AND & Personal PROPERTY

: "A
~ FOR SALE.-The subscriber offers his
farm for sale privately on fair terms situated in
Augusta county, mile East of Greenville, on
South River. The tract contains, by actual sur
vey, $50 Acres. 3 of which is in cultivation,
and in timber. Wishing to raise money to en-
able my son to settle in Kansas, bargain can
be had by early application. I will offer the
land privately till the 4th of March If not
sold before that time it will be sold publicly. at
which time and place. I will offer, at public sale,
all of my household and kitchen furniture, and
farming utensils Of every description
STOCK OF ALL KINDS;
namely: head of horses-3 of which are good
brood mares in foal-3 colts, Is head of cattle
including mich cows-18 head of hogs, three
brood sows. ! buggy, with double and single
harness, Hubbard Mower, buggy rake--both
new
Terms on the Personal Property.-All sums
of $40 and under, cash all over So notes with
good security will be required, with u months
credit VIM S. HAWPE.
j. j. LAREW auctIOneer tob7-tds