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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19
SDeciOL Notices :

RocAi MOUNTAIN
This splendid TONIC is offered to the public
with sure guarantee that it will perform all it
promises IL has been used with signal success
in the treatment of AGUE and FEVER, DYS-
PERSIA, INDIGESTION, LOSS OF Ape
TITE, WEAKNESS, and GENERAL DE-
BILITY. 1t strengthens and invigorates the
Muscular and Nervous System, Purifes the
Blood, by causing more healthful assimilation
of food, increases the Appetite, allays every
symptom of Dyspepsia and creates new life and
vigor to debilitated and enfeebled constitution.
Manufactured by
HOUSE & SULLIVAN,
Oils Bank street, Richmond, Virginia.
For sale by Trout, Stribing s. Berkeley, and
others. Staunton, Va.
Large Stock Of School Books and
IA Stationery Just receiued at Conan s book
store, Ne'o street, NORTH Of the VSrginia hotel,
j. OWAN,
Booksellers and Stationer,
se5-tf New street.
CENTRAL LIVE STOCK Company!
u. FIRST MONTHLY SALE
will be held at the grounds of the Augusta Co.
Fair on Wednesday, December q.
M. G. HARTMAN,
de12-2t-Valley papers copy President.
NOffees! Cohesive have in store a lot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

NLERK'S OFFICE County Court of Au-
Martin Roher on his land near Buffalo Gap in
said county, of the following description, viz -
One horse-mule, mealy color about the nose and
mouth heavy set, name and tail not trimmed,
and appraised at $1,000 BY Noah Krupp, James
A. H. LESLEY and George +, Smith before Will
liam Hoover, N Z. Extract-teste,
de12-3t# WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Clk
DICH JEWELLERY. SILVER AND
IL PLATED WARE,
For sale low at the new drug store,
DIR. Youngs old stand, New street.
@a- Watches and Jewelry repaired in the best
manner G. O. YEAKLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

NOTECE.-There having been placed in my
~ hands for settlement the Books and Papers
of Jos. G. Laley, deceased, l 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
to the said Laley, by open account or otherwise,
will please come forward at once and settle.
G. NJ HARRISON, Attorney, &c,
for Mrs. Jos. G. Laley, adm'x.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19


A SERIOUS ACcIDENT.-O Thursday even
ing. as Major j. NJ. McCue, accompanied by
his wife and two nieces, was returning home
from Staunton, he met with a serious accident,
which happened as follows:
AS the carriage was descending steep hill,
about FIVE miles from this city. on the Spring Hill
road, the breast straps became detached from the
tongue the carriage ran forward upon the hol'
ses and they becoming frightened ran down the
hill some three hundred yards, when the car
rage struck against the fence, crushing the hind
wheel and throwing the occupants out. Major
McCue had the larger bone Of the left forearm
broken about three inches above the wrist, and
the elbow joint seriously contusedsmHis wife re-
ceived some painful bruises about the face, but
was not otherwise seriously Injured. His nieces
escaped with some slight bruises
The sufferers were taken to the house OF Mr.
Houff, where they most Hospitality and
Surgical assistance having been summoned.
the fracture was soon reducedan on the follow
ing day the party returned to rheiEhofhe near
Mt Scion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

sens Salalem Broth. Lindsey's Blood Seareher;
Kennedy's Medical Discovery, English Female
Bitters, Crooks Wine of Tar, DeBings Via
Fuga, Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup and Seaweed
Tonic at WAYT s. BRo's Drug Store. no2l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

rs Gentlemen will find at Weller's q full
line of the latest styles of Hats and Caps, fine
calf sewed Boots, Umbrellas. &c. MOI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

w. Undertaking oa the most reasonable
terms. Metallic cases, caskets and ccflins al
ways on hand, at S. NJ. Wilkes Furniture
house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

n OTECE.-I bought on the LIST of Septem.
~ ber 1871, the interest of John Kelley, de-
ceased, in the Marble Business at Staunton Va,
and will continue the manufacture of
MONUMENTS AND TOM BSTONES,
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. q. MARQUIS,
successor to Marquis d Kelley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

~ 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, 1871-12-19

Mss~ It is no wonder Weller sells 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, 1871-12-19

ACQUITTAL OF GEORGE W. SMILEY.-The
second trial Of George w. Smiley charged with
killing Joseph M. Black on the 18th of Novem-
Der, 1870, was commenced in the Husting' Court
of this place-Judge j. W. Smith presiding
on Tuesday last. and was concluded on Wednes-
day, the next day. The first day of the trial
was occupied in the examination of Witnesses
all having been examined on that day with the
exception of DR.. Francis T. Strbling, who was
examined on Wednesday morning. The Com
monwealth was represented by s. Travers Phil
lips, Prosecuting Attorney for The city OF Staun-
ton, and the prisoner by Col. John b. Baldwin
and Geo. M. Cochran Esq. The testimony was
to the effect that Black first attacked Smiley with
a chair, and that Smiley killed him in self-de-
fence with carving knife which he had in his
hand at the time. Such being the testimony IN
the case, the Prosecuting Attorney had but little
ground upon which, base his argument for the
prosecution, but did as well as the circumstances
of the case would allow. The speeches of Coch-
ran and Baldwin were marked with the ability
which characterizes the speeches of those gen.
tlemen.
The fury rendered verdict of IN lot Guilty"
and the prisoner was discharged
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

My- J. A. Armentrout has received another
large stock of Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Caps, &c. no21
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

@a- Many nice presents to be found at s. M
Wilkes Furniture and Undertaking House,
next to the Va hotel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

Doors AND SHOES.-The subscribers
ID have reftted their shop in the building OPP
Poste the Spectator eft where they are better ct
Customers. They will spare neither pains nor
money to turn out the BEST SPECIMENS OF
WORK, which they,sfn all cases, guarantee to
give satisfaction. Orders left with them will be
.promptly oxecuted All their work is warrant
ed Terms-STRICTLY CASH.
HUGHES & MATHENY,
mar14 StauntOn, Va.
z AIDES FAIR
TUESDAY, DEC. 26TH, 1871.
The Ladies of the Southern Ii. g. 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 i'd and IL! encourage
del2-9t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

W.. Have you visited Taylor & Kinneys
store since they have reftted it? If not, do so at
once and you will not regret it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

"a remaining in the Staunton Post-Ofhce Tor
the sveek ending December 18th, 1871:
TADTES' LIST
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

ms- Taylor & Kinney have just RECEIVED 2
large stock of Fire Crackers, forpedoes and
Fire .works of all kinds for the boys.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

va Wouldn't it be good idea for parents
and others to goto Armentrout & Co.'S and Sc
lect their toys, and lay them aside as there are
many new toys just from importers hands. that
cannot be replaced
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

rs Taylor & Kinney have the largest and
best selected stock of confectioneries and fruits
over hrouGhA tO StauntOn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

rs Armeatrout s. Co. have commenced re-
eeing their Christmas Toys.
rs BOYS, buy your Boots and Hats at Nv ell
lon, mol
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

VA. Ladies intending to make presents to the
Gentlemen should go to Armentrout & Cos and
see their elegant stock of Walking Canes, Nicer
schaum Pipes, &C., Just received.
Y and Y cony
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

Vs. Taylor & Kinney have fne selection of
Toys and N otions. It is quite curiosity to step
in and see them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

Va CHRISTMAS TREEs.-At Armentrout Il
Cos J GU can buy beautiful ornaments, wax can
dies &c for Christmas trees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

rs If you want handsome presents for little
money go to Taylor q Kinney's and buy them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

Mg~ Go to j. A. Armentrouts and see those
beautiful new style Scarfs, Cravats and Collars,
| just received no2l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

@s- If Mrs Darlington were in Staunton, 81 sne
would buy her shoes at Weller's, and ADVISE Ike
to 90 and do likewise. no7
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19
n-n&B INsr1rur1oN.-We have been pre-.

D. D. & B. INsTITUTIoN.-We have been pre-
sented by Capt. A. N. Breckenridge, Steward,
with copy of the Report of the Board of Visl-
tors of the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb
and Blind at Staunton, for the fiscal year, ending
September the Both, 1871. Though the debt of
the Institution on the 1st of October, 1871,
amounted to the sum of $12, 1885, the Board
do not ask for any increase of annuity or special
appropriation for the payment of this debt, but
hope, by judicous management and wise eccno-
N.Y. to liquidate the whole of it in the course of
few years.
The present Principal, Capt. Chas. D. Mccoy,
who entered upon his Office duties on the LIST OF
August last, in his Report, in speaking of the
debt says:
''This is a very heavy burden, but feel sure
that the present annuity will enable us not only
to keep the Institution in successful operation,
and unlmpaired in usefulness, but also gradual
ly to liquidate the whole of this large debt,
without appealing to the General Assembly tor
additional aid. Of course this opinion is based
upon the supposition that none of our creditors
force the payment of any considerable sum at
once"
In this Institution last year there were 124 pu-
pills, 90 of whom were in the Deaf Mute Depart
ment, and 80 in the Blind Department.
The Report of the present Principal states that
latter the usual vacation of two months the
school re-opened Sept. 9th, with many pupils
in attendance as heretofore, and with full corps
of officers and teachers. Both teachers and pu-
pills have gone to work with an earnestness which
guarantees the most substantial results"
The Board elected Capt Chas. d. Mccoy
Principal, on the 18th of July his bond was
accepted on the 31st of July; and on the next
day he entered upon the discharge of his official
duties
In his Report to the Board, in reference to his
election by that body as Principal. he says:
II would do violence to my feelings if failed
to express here my sincere thanks for the honor
thus conferred, and to pledge whatever OF abill-
ty and energy possess to the responsible work
of conducting, under your direction, this noble
State charity, so as to benefit to the highest de-
gree possible the unfortunate classes Of persons
for whom it was founded. ! appreciate, most
profoundly, the responsibility of the position to
which you have called me but trusting to the
guidance of the Almighty, and confidently .ex-
pecting your constant counsel and supervision,
[ hope to prove that your judgment has not
erred, nor your confidence been misplaced"
ACoTrTrn.r ON HuoDoU w SasTT nv Tho
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

W At Armentrout q Cos tobacco store you
can get the celebrated Apricot chewing Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

Va Go to Armentrout & Co.'S and try their
proprietary brands of Tobacco and Cigars.
Town ma ners c0nv Dr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

rs If you wish pretty, neat and NICE H Hs
shoe, 60 20 Weller's. Mr.. Munchausen o.e 1
borough never misses 1t. no'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-12-19

va Go to Armentrout s. Go. and see the new
novelties in the Toy line
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-03-04
Communicated.
rnK TIE AArrRrcA%.1

lFth TIE AMERICAN.
A sERrSApE-pRrsENTA7lo or HAT TO \
MINIsTER.-On Saturday evening last, the high.
" esteemed paster Rev. W. w. Evans Of the
VI. T. Church, of this place, was subjected to 4
most agreeable surprise at his residence on Arch
st. The members Of the Sunbury Orchestra as
sembled to make presentation of fine silk hat
ms n token of the esteem, and respect which they
entertained for him. The affair was of course kept
from the Pastors knowledge, by previous ar
rangcmepts to receive a scrcnade by the Orchcs-
ira. About O'Clock, they repaired to his resi-
denco and after playing in front of the house,
they accepted an invitation into the parlor AZ
ter playing favoTiie piece of music. Mr.. Emil
Wivcrt stated that the Orchestra had learned
with great regret that he and family were about
to be transferred to another field of labor in
Gods cause, and before parting with him they
wished to give him some recognition of the hirf
esteem they entertained for him. as q Minister
of the Gospel, and n private citizen As y
token of their regard. he had the honor to pre-
sent to him, on their behalf, fine silk hat
though not a token of great value he hoped il
would be received, not only as n tribute of re-
spcct, but as mark Of confidence ard esteem,
they had in his integrity Of character ana cXcm-
plary conduct citizen and n ClergvmeE. Mr..
Evans having been taken altogether by surprise
said that it entirely unnamed him, and that
such tribute of respect was unexpected but was
highly appreciated that he was happy to know
that he had some friends outside Of his flock;
He said he wnud receive IT,, but that it was with
emotions Of heart which he was unable to cN-
press at this time, that he thanked them for so
kind an offering. Although he would part with
them now, they would never be forgotten in his
prayers to his Father in Heaven, and hoped that
they would nj meet in that celestial throne above
where there Is much p'easanter music.
! The Orchestra then PLAYED ''Midnight Hours
by request, aud then bidding him good night,
and all wishing him and family Il safe journey,
they parted for the evening.
/ SPECTATOR.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-03-04
FoR TIE AMERICAN. |
a Curious Phenomenon
MEssRs. EpIToRs:-
SPECTATOR.



MEssRs. EDITORS -
On Saturday evening last,
q rumhin~ noise which no one can exactly Illus
trate or describe, was heard By n number Of per-
sons passing the Court House. The atmO.pher.
nc the time WAS quite heavy and il might have
been the passage of IA meteor through the air be-
yOnd the range Of vision or the mutterng Of a
young CathquaKe. Some Of those who witness
81 the scene declare that the temple Of justice
is haunted. Several who were anxious to iuvcs-
tigotc this strange affair, say that there were
gathering of horses feet inside the building and
that the structure shook until the barred door,
few open. As they went 20 enter the building a
strange appariti1n appeared before them COW
cred in the hlbilimcnts of female with her head
closely bound up, who spoke TO them as follows
"Och, and what is II 70 be alther, is it mesel
sure, sc be afther bOthcrin'. Hasn't Biddy
O'Branygan a right to look afthcr them three
thousand dolidrs,n and the strange apparition
vanished from their sigh. and the noise ceased.
Alter more close examination Of this strange
phenomenon, there appeared a bright light on
the ceiling, along the row of Offices In the build
ing, when large capital letters were observed,
which read thus
sISEIYrouH THOUSAND DOLLARS.
AN EVE WITNESS
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-03-04
JUST received, n number Of popular fronts 0
French calf skins, at the Regulator.

SuERIrr's SALEs.-Thc Sheriff is advertising
the following properties for sale on Monday
Monday 18th.
Two lots aud dwelling house in Mt. Carmel
borough, the property of Daniel S. Herb.
Two lots and house IN Cameron twp, the pro-
pcrty Of John Lynch.
A house and lot in Mt. Carmel borough, the
property of j. l.. Maize.
\ tract of land in Delaware township the pro-
perty Of d. c. Weik.
The one-fourth interest of n tract of land IN
Lover Augusta twp, the property OF J. J. Shipe.
A house and lot of ground in the borough OF
Sunbury, the property of Abraham Iytlc.
A tavern, house and three lots of ground in
the town o. Trcvorton, the property Of II. B.
Weaver.
frame house and lot of ground in Turbut
township, the property Of William IIaupt.
Two vacant lots in the borough OF Mt. Carmel,
the property of Geo. B. Hildreth.
a tract OF land in Shamokin twp, the proper
t. OF \. Yelger and Jacob Yelgcr.
On Saturday the llth day of March. 4 house
and lot in Upper Augusta twp, the property Of
Miller T. Graves.
\ tract Of land in Delaware township, with
dwelling house, &o., the property Of Daniel Up
degrIlT.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-03-04

PiAsos AND oReAss.-Tho subscrlber agent
for the best Pianos and Organs in the world, will
guarantee them for five years and sell the cheap
er than any travelling agent can afford them. But
frst-class makers employ no such agouts. II. b.
Masser.
The new styles of hats at s. Faust's store are
admired by everybody He Keeps splendid as
sortment to select from, aud all Of good quality
and the latest styles.
A DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, located on one OF the
principal streets in the Borough of Sunbury, Is
offered for sale on the most reasonable terms.
Apply at this office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-03-04
srNnlrr. Al.rch enh. 1871.

We afs glad 10 sss ouT ir.,ud Dc, A, g. CLARK
has returned fIom the ssy af Philadelphia, where
hs has hrsu the lasi a.uter ia che uliss of pTo-
ts'of raneoass AZ az assislaui o. ihe parposs
VI sssDnins more pfoa,iani 10 ,hs prielles of
n'sair'he anl surgery, ID d Hssdiess fuf W "
''y anlihlns m lsgafl ~ pf. rsheoasi, az bic
iepalai'an Il sold slie, We leaa that Dr,
.isls ia' eFtasi an oiiss IN lhs balldlHg " 5.
y Packer i'g'i 90 lbe aonh sids of Aafksi
s4ssEs' shsrs hs sas ts feaaa a al iluirs, uu,
lsss psgisssioHaily ssgaEsa, We bespsak ios
e''a hhsisi sl'sis q rleisssioaal pIasiles,
Wkl
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-03-04


Court PRocEEDlNGs.-S Feb. 81, I'll
The Adjourned Court met at 10 O'Clock. Hon.
James Gamble, OF the Lycoming District, pre-
siding, and Associates, Nicely and Shipman,
present. TipstnNes, J. Z. Russo! ana Sebastian
Boughner.
Isaac Mayer & Co. VS. Biilnnn tS Brother
Summons In case. No. lG7, August Term, 1866
Jury returned verdict for plaintiffs for SljS.7O.
IRA r. Clement VS. Elias observation-disclosures
in debt. No. l06, January Term, 1871. On mo-
ton, Judgment entered for want of an appear
ancc for sl26.si.
Catharine Oyster VS. George Conrad.-Feigned
issue. Some time ago Jesse Sheet1 assigned the
above plaintiff note or notes, and afterwards
Geo. Conrad, who held judgment against said
Sheetz, attached money in hands of plaintiff.
Action was brought, and verdict rendered in favor
of plaintiff
Edward Eiscly VS. Henry Baumgardner.-Ap- p
peal. This suit was commenced In 1855. YER
dict in favor OF plaintiff for S7S.O7.
d. Angst VS. William Dunn and Thomas Dunn.
No. 165 August Term, 1906 Appeal Angst
sued for wages.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-03-04

SPECIAL attention I, invited 20 advertisement.
Of Amos Hibou * Co.., "a y. TcntL ST., Phlu.
Thu Is an Old ami reliable Furniture, Mattress,
FEATHER and Bedding Warehouse, Purchasers
can purchase from them vita Ihu most implicit
confidence.
bors.-Thgy are hand ou thslr clothes They
have no llga Of being respectable, aul u you put
new suits on thea to-day they Hi.l soI' Jhem or
tear them tomorrow, 70 takes fluJue Co
cloths them, AMI ---, Hold ou, mother not
u you elolhs thsm 40 WauAmaAer a Brosa's,
Oak Hall, where boys' clothing is made durable
az well as pretty, aul soll very, very cheap,
looE out for lhs spEus 'iylsa ~ noals aul
Shoes as tAe E,....... rs, u, Ni1rF 10 3D.
ready PREPARING o. having in The largest tgrsk
sveT brought here, tauT go auiiss 80 bls Store
10 ge. ghe lalesi si,le 40 ayl as lhg beet mate
rial Every hlnd ofmeusi saaisu's aul tL..lI,a' e
make on had
" you sani sheap srd good suh OF elalhei
made NJ, g. g. y. g. sluies, ma h na~ ssiiul
oai 10 make ioom iei tis sF,ins iials, huy
Z style RI goods "a hand, sud slllh sili BE- uiads
| ~ 20 eFisr - lhs shortest pales,
/ fIAso slaols.--A nss ana haaisana aulsie,
eeFsfea shs Lail'fleih lad go, gfsss sal Isd.
issl Fsssissa, ssa 90 ,sls 'si, itssl ~ u y
hs.sf rilss %
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-03-04

NOTICE TO MAsTERs.-Postmastcrs return
ing letters or papers addressed to persons who
have moved away, should explain if possible,
what become of the person addressed, or what is
his present post office address. II is not Sufficient
to say that c letter paper is uncaIed for, or Is
not lifted. The reason of its not being taken out
should also be given, or, if letter, should be
sent to the proper address.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-03-04

NAN kILLED.--Ou last Friday evening abou.
II O'Clock, the body of Il man was discovered ly-
inr silc Of the p. & T.. Railroad track near l. T.
Clements Sash Factory, in the upper end of this
Borough, having hole knocked in his head and
an arm broke. Coroner Ccasey was notified
who tool, the boly ia charge, and tie next morn
hcil an Inquest over It. \ time book WAS found
On Ais person with the name Of Andrew Stine
within it. The same person had been in several
drinbin" places a short time previous, but rs he
appeared - be intoxicated, they refused him
iigUor The jury rendered verdict that he was
accidentally killed 10y one Of the trains passing
over the railroad at thai pou.. There was uoth-
Ing about his p2rsOn to show where be hailed
from.