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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
AUCTION Sales.
SALE OF VAL

" UABLE REAL ESTATE.-By virtue
of decree entered at the June term, 1871, by
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, in the
Chancery causes of Stout and ais vs. Roberts on
adm and ais, Anderson VS.. Robertson's admir-
Crawford. surviving, &c. VS.. Robertson's All
ministrator and Turk VS.. Robertson &C., hey I'd
together, the undersigned commissioners will On
TIL URSDAY, SEPTEMBER THE It'll. 1871.
offer for sale at public auction ON the preraises
that valuable tract of land on which the late
Colonel George q. Robertson resided IN his lie
time, containing about 4771 acres. situated in
the county OF Augusta, about y miles n E. of
StauEton on the road leading from Waynesbo-
rough to New Hope and about 2 miles from the
latter village, adjoining the lands of Adam Shu-
ey Isaac Coffman, Alex'r Kerr and others.
The said land is of fiIst-rate quality has been
well-farmed, is well watered and has on it about
60 acres of the finest MEADOW in the county
1t is located in good neighborhood, convenient
to churches, schools, mills and post-offices. and
is altogether one of the most valuable farms that
has ever been offered for sale. The said farm
will be sold az whole or in parcels to suit pur-
chasers, according toa survey and plats which
will be exhibited on the day of sale.
The Improvements consist of a large and COM
Portable daoelting house, barn. stables, granary,
and other out-buildings
Terms-As much cash in hand as Will pay the
costs of sale, the balance ON credit of one two,
three and four years, with interest from the day
OF sale, the purchaser to give bonds with APP
proved personal security for the deferred paw
ments, and the title to be retar ed ultimate Sc
curity. GEO. M. COCHRAN, Jr..
N. K. TROUT,
MARSHALL HANGER
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july25 -2mos Louisa Co., va
NEMALE 30 AKDING SCHOOL,

CUCKOO, LOUISA CO., VA.
The 9th session of this school commences 10Th
September next, and ends 10Th June following:
TERMS:
Board, with no extras, & tuition in Eng. $4,000
French and Latin, each. 1000
Music, with use of Piano .................- 5000
For circulars, with particulars address
DIR. P. B. PENDLETON,
july25-8ts Cuckoo. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

A man wrote to Horace Greedy for situa-
ton, and received the following letter in Hor-
ace S handwriting: This is the 200Oth APP
plcation in week Go to the devil. | can't
hire every id fool" The document was
signed by Horace Greeley, but no one could
read it. The man presented it to the cashier,
who looked it over and handed the man 500,
supposing it to be an order for his salary, and
he has been drawing his salary regularly on
that letter for six months.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

The financial article in the Baltimore Sun
says that 'in all the centres of capital and
trade money is easy At London, the great
money centre of the world, the minimum rate
Of the Bank of England is down as low as
per Ct, while in New York, the focal point Of
money on this side the Atlantic the supply has
been abundant at 2a3 per CT, on call, and 3a4
per Ct on short time engagement. In Phlla-
deIphia it is 4a5 CT, while in Baltimore it is
5a6 per ct. on call or short specific time. !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

Mr.. John ID. Hammersley, well known job
printer of Richmond, and formerly one Of the
proprietors Of the Dispatch, is very i'll and par
tally paralyzed. Though by no means
hopeless, yet his physicians consider his condi-
ton very dangerous.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
N. n. IKOUI,
MARSHALL HANGER.
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NOR SALE-Eand Near StaunfOn.

II By virtue of decree of the circuit court
OF Augusta county, IN cause of Moons admir-
vs.. Moons widow, &c. rendered on the 26th day
will proceed on the premises on Saturday, the
18th day of August next, to sell at public sale
to the highest bidder, three lots of land, known
as Nos. 2, 3, and s. in the plat of survey of Flem-
and roods; No 3 containing 20 acres, 2 roods'
and 10 poles, and No. containing 81 acres, for
merly purchased by John N. Opie and VIM. 81.
Tams.
Ierms-Costs of sale and rule, and one-third
of amount due from late purchasers in hand
and balance in equal instalments at one and two
years, bearing interest from day OF sale to be
secured by bonds with good personal security,
ana title to be retained as ultimate security.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

THE RADICAL COMMITTEE. A the meeting
of the Radical Central Committee which was
held in Richmond on last Tuesday, after first
deciding not to call convention, met again
and determined to call general convention of
the party to meet in Richmond on the 9th
instant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

About S,OO0,0O of the State debt has been
funded. Bonds are being rapidly sent In and
the foreign bondholders have already forward
ed large quantities. Bonds issued as far back
as 1885, which have never changed hands,
have been sent in. The registered bonds held
for permanent investment are also being sent
in more rapidy than was anticipated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

GALE Of Valuable Personal Property on
y FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st 1911
having rented my property, and intending to
change my business, will sell on the premises,
six miles West of Staunton, at what is known
as the Morris Mill, the following personal prop
erty:
A number of No. l work horses, | yoke Of
well broken oxen and cart other cart some
No. l milch COWS, calves, colts about 60 head of
improved stock of hogs, four horse wagon, l
two horse wagon, harness, plows, l wheat drill,
CLEANER, and various other articles
Terms-Ten dollars and under, cash over
that amount credit of five months will be Civ
en-, purchaser giving negotiable note satisfacto
rily endorsed. DAVID BUCHER
au22-ot ,f.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

The newspapers report that Louis Napoleon
and Queen Christina Of Spain are talking
about coming over to this country to live. We
do not believe they will-but we hope they
NAV. We are in favor of the introduction OF
capital, and we suppose they would bring over
a large supply of that article.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
Masque Ball at the White Sulphur.

The second grand fancy ball of the season,
given by the proprietors of the springs to their
guests, took place on last Wednesday night
In addition to the large number of characters
representative wardrobes being supplied by
a regular costumer-there were many original
"make-ups," afording altogether variegated,
novel, and brilliant display.
On account of the immense crowd the grand
dning-room was thrown open for dancing, the
large ballroom and part of the piazza being
used for promenading.
Among the gentlemen present were Cover
nor Walker, of Virginia Gen. Beauregard, of
Louisiana Gen. M. G. Butler of South Car
DINA; Congressman Young, of Georgia ex-
Secretary of War Conrad, Hon. D. r. Kean-
er, Col. Alfred Penn, of Louisiana Hon. Jas
Lyons, Judge Dickinson, Col. Ell. G. Cabell,
Messrs. Southall, Blair, and Price, of Virgin
la j. M. Carlisle, R. T. Nerrick, w. W. Cor
coran, L. A. Gobright, and Fitzhugh Coyle,
of Washington; W. W Glenn, of Baltimore
Richard Morris, Jr., Dr. W. n Sale, of Ma
ryand Professor Valentine Mott, Col Van
Buren,, r. A. Lancaster, of New York, John
@. A. Howard, of Ohio and many others.
At II o'clock the company sat down to sup
per.
The German was not allowed to be danced
until o'clock in the morning nor was any
representatives of negro character admitted to
the ball.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
FertiLiSeTS.
A TTENTION, FARMERS.-I am Jus
N receiving supply of the celebrat ed

BAUGH'S WBONE PHOSPHATE,
which, from an experience by the farmers of this.
county for the past five years, / can safely rec
ommend as the BEST ARTICLE upon lands to
which it is adapted, that has ever been introdu-
ced, not excepting the Peruvian Guano.
have made arrangements for the supply of
Ground Bone, Bone Flour, Peruvian Guano,
and other Guanos, at the most favorable rates,
all of which we will warrant pure and genuine.
Read the following certificate from one of the
most careful and reliable farmers of the county
Mr. GEO. E. PRICE-Dear Sir-In regard to
the effects of Baugh's Rawbone Phosphate, pur-
chased of you, will state that have given 1t a
fair trial. having used it for three years. l have
also tried several other Phosphates of good rem
utation, and have found Baugh's decidedly the
best. | believe it to be, from my experience, a.
permanent fertilizer, and can confidently re-
commend it to the farming community. it in
creased the yield of wheat this season very con-
siderably, and has very fine effect upon the
grass sown-in short have found it to pay me
well and expect to continue its use.
July. 1871. EPHRAIM GEEDINe,
will be glad to have in orders as earl y as
possible, that all may be su pplied,
au15 Pm GEO. E. PRICE.
WELLS AmmOniafed Bone super
full supply of this justly celebrated Fertilizer.
For wheat and grass it has no superior.
We refer to the following. persons who have
used it with great success. viz:
Mai. John A. Hartman. Ro. Harnsberger.
Col VIM. d. Anderson, John S. Churc6man.
NJ. w. d. Hogshead, II. P Dickerson.
VIM. Bell Crawford and others.
Leave your orders early.
au-23 P B. HOGE s. BRO.
VELL'S AmmOniated Bone Saper-
A PHOSPHATE I have made arrange
ments to furnish this celebrated Fertilizer for
Wheat and Grass, which has no superior, to the,
farming community at reduced prices, and on
time, by giving satisfactory notes to be promptly
met as per contract Parties wanting VIII please
put in their orders early VIII also furnish
- JOHN b. SMITH,
au1-5t ,5E5~4 ...6ss Waynesboro, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

1t is said that the Radical majority in North
Carolina at the late election there was 10000. !"
This is not so. Large numbers of the Conser-
natives voted against the call for Convention
or did not vote at all. The result of the vote
on the Convention is no proof that the State
has a Radical majority 1t will be used, how
ever. to the injury of the Conservative party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

1t is proposed to hold convention OF Vir-
ginia landholders in Richmond, in September,
during the Psychological and Horticultural Ex-
hibition, to consider immigration and the best
means to promote it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
Schools.
& LEE University,
~ NOTION XIRGINIA

WASHINGTON & LEE University,
w LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA..
The next session of this Institution will COM
mence on the 3rd Thursday (2lst) of September,
1871, and continue without intermission until the
fourth Thursday in June 1872.
The instruction embraces thorough Classical,
Literary and Scientific courses together with the
Professional departments of Laso and Engineer
ing.
The entire expenses for the session Of months
need not exceed $500 or 1925, according to the
price of Board Arrangements are also made
for messing by which students may reduce their
expenses to $3.50 per session.
For further information address
G. W. @. LEE, President.
WILLIAM DOLD,
an0 taS5 Clerk of Facultv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

Mrs Vallandigham, widow of Hon. G. L.
Vallandigham, died in Cumberland, Md, on
the 18th inst, at the residence of her brother
in-law, DR.. R. S. McKaig. Her disease was
dieentery
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

The Ku-Klux Investigation Committee Of
Congress, which has been in session at Wash
ington for several months, has adjourned un-
til the 30th of September.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
auS-taS5 CLERK OF FACULTY.
~ NJ n N p In n 4AE XIRGINIA III

u session of this Institution commences on
October St. and continues without intermission,
till the Thursday preceding July 4th.
1t embraces thorough instruction In Ltera-
ture and Science and in the professions of Law,
Medicine, and Engineering.
The expenses Of the Student exclusive of
Tert Books, Clothing and Pocket Money, amount
to from 1866 to 1895 per session of nine months,
of which sum from 1920 to $250is payable on Gd-
mission. For Catalogues address.
CHARLES s. VENABLE,
Chairman of Faculty,
a1-taS5 P O. University of Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

Eighty-three counties in North Carolina give
majority of l0,23l against the Convention. =
Seven more yet to hear from will reduce this to
about 9,400.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

1t is expected that between two and three
hundred women will attend the next term of
the Michigan University. Of the thirty in
attendance at the last session not one failed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
III. M. BELL, J ,
NJ U md nTTr1

N. h. TROUT, O'' TO-
POstponern ent.-At the request of Mr..
John Opie the above sale is postponed until
Monday, the Ind day of October next when the
property will be offered in convenient lots for
pasture, &c. The plat Of the lots will be ready
before the sale for inspection Sale in front of
Courthouse at II O'clock, A. NJ
81. M. BELL s. n. K. TROUT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
Ctaunton Baptist Female Institute,

aided by Rev. GEO. B. TAYLOR and other
accomplished teachers
This school offers very full and thorough
course of study in Ancient Languages, Modern
Languages, Mathematics, Moral Philosophy,
Natural Sciences. Gncluding course of Lee
lures on Physiology and Hygienel, History. En-
glish Literature, and the English Language and
Composition.
The Departments of Music, and Drawing and
Painting, in the hands of the best teachers.
In the Preparatory Department efficient in
stTuction is given in the Elementary English
Studies, and IN the rudiments of Latin and
French.
The session for 1971-'72 begins Tuesday, Sept
18th, and ends about Goth June.
Charges for Entire Session
Board, including fuel, washing and
=, nsHes 9ZlOUO.
Tuition in Collegiate Department (inclu-
ding Anc and Modern Languages, $50 to 90
Tuition in Preparatory Department. $40 to so
Music with use of piano for practice $50
Drawing and Painting at usual rates.
Apply to Principal for further information.
july4-
OAKLAND HIGH SCHOO L.-The
" first annual session will open September
LIST, 1871, for term of ten months. Entire
charge for the scholastic year, $3.50. For further
particulars address
Rev. w. r. McNEER, Principal,
Doe Hill, Highland County, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
A SPEN HILL SCHOOL.

n LOUISA COUNTY, VA.
This School is designed to prepare boys for the
highest classes of our colleges or for business
Course of study xtended and thorough.
TERMS
Board and Tuition, Fuel and Washing. $225OO
School Library F and 2OO
For full circular, address
G.. J. KEMPER,
Cuckoo.
iulv05-1mos Louisa Co. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
Sale OF Middle

v River Land By virtue of decree of the
circuit court of Augusta county, on the 3rd day
of July, 1871, in the cause of Humbert vs.
Crickenbarger we will, on Saturday, the 10th
day of September, 1871, proceed to resell the
land in the bill and proceedings IN the above
cause mentioned.
Said tract Of land is situated on Middle river
in Augusta county, adjoining the lands OF kife,
Kerr and others, and contains one hundred and
sixty and one third acres
Terms of Sale-Cash in hand to pay the costs
of suit and sale, and the balance in three equal
annual instalments, payable in one, two and
three years from day of SALE The purchaser ex-
ecuting bonds with approved security and the
title retained as ultimate security.
N K. TROUT,
ALEX. FL. FULTZ,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

IMPORTANT DECISION FOR ToBACCONIsTs. -
A telegram from Washington says the Internal
Revenue Bureau rules that the former DECISIONS
relating to screw tobacco presses are to remain
in full force and effect. The Office does not re-
quire that the retainers which are used in con-
nection with hydraulic press, and which may
be considered only as a part OF each press shall
be bonded, but it does require that each sepa-
rate screw press, whether used to shape the
plugs or to press them into boxes, shall be
bonded. 1t is not the purpose or the wish of
the revenue Office to increase the amount Of a
manufacturer bond beyond what is reasonable
and beyond what the law clearly authorizes
and requires, but in all cases to make it sufi-
GENTLY large to render the Government reason
able security.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

The Southern Loyal claimants" for com
pensation for damages, &C., during the lat'
war, are required not only to say that they new
er gave aid or comfort to the Confederates, bu
that they never had any sympathy for or feel
ing 10 their favor, from first to last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
NeaU Advertisements.
WINDOW GLAsS.-We have iu

WINDoWg GLAss..we have just re,
w ceived large addition to our stock OF
window glass, which we will sell at moderate
advance on cost, freight added. Merchants will
lind 1t to their advantage to give us call.
NEW MACKEREL! in store, very cheap.
OLD HERRINGl sound and in prime order,
at very low figures.
FERTILIZERS FERTILIZERS
Chesapeake, Maryland and South Carolina
Phosphates, which have been fully tested, and
are known to be very superior. One farmer
writes
After two years trial L find your ammonia
ted super phosphate equal TO the best have ev-
er known. In no instance has it failed"
aa22 BAKER BROS.
classical and Mathematical school
STANTON ~ ACADEMY.
Session begins the 7th of September next and
closes the middle of June following
Ierms--Board, Tuition, Lights, &c $3.50. 90
per entire session; payable one-half at COM
mencement OF session. remainder LIST of Febru-
airy.
Tuition !, alone for the classics, $50 per session.
Tuition for English branches, $50 &c
Each pupil will pay ST. for fuel
For further particulars apply to
au22-2t c. T.. YOUNG Princinal
T och WILLOW FEMALE SCHOOL.
IL CHURCHvILLE, AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA
Rev. T. FLETCHER ..... ......... ....... Principal
The next session of this sch DOL will commence
October End 1871, and continue eight months
TERMS
Board, exclusive of lights and washing)
Tuition in higher English branches 90
Tuition IN primary English branches.. $500
Tuition IN Latin - 1000
payable one-halt on admission, balance on first
February next. au22-2t
MALL PAPER. at Reduced Prices.
W to make room for fall stock: For sale by
HUNTER s. co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

WEST VIRGINIA An election takes place
in West Virginia on the Oath instant, when a
vote will be had On the question of calling a
convention to amend the constitution. Like
some other radical constitutions, that of West
Virginia has its inquiries; but we observe
that while the radicals are unit against the
convention, there is some discord among the
conservatives. Three conservative papers in
the State are opposed to the call, and the Hon.
VIM Brown, Of Preston, an old democrat, has
taken the stump on the same side. There is
no complaint of irregularity in the call, and the
conservative objection is mainly to the expense
Of convention The radicals affect to believe
that the object Of the conservatives is to pro-
scribe them, which would seem to be only
judging others by themselves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
NesO Advertisements.

meeting of the public school trustees of this
County on Thursday, oath August, at the Court
house at II O'clock A dictionary has to be Sc
lected for,use in the public schools and some con-
certed action is desired in regard to opening the
schools for next session.
j. E. GUY.
County Superintendent Schools
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
EXECUTOEs's SALE OF LANDRY

EyXECUTOEs'S SALE OF LAND.-By
IL direction of the last will of John Lofts,
deceased. will offer at public sale on the prem
ises, on Friday, the 1st day of September next,
the tract of land of which the said Lofts died
possessed. Said land lies in Augusta county,
near five miles South of Middlebrook, adjoining
the lands of Capt. w. G. McKenny and others,
has upon it a house and other ut-buildings, a
good spring and orchard, and contains 40 acres.
Terms at sale.
Creditors of the said estate must present their
claims within sixty days properly proven
One cow and quantity of Household prop
erty will be sold at the same time and place.
Sale at II o. clock A. nj.
JAMES I'll. CALLISON,
Elk or of John Lofts, Senr, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22
Valuable Farm for SaIe.-The NJ

A Valuable Farm for Saie.-The I'M
IA dersigned will sell at public sale ON Sat
urday the 18th day Of august the farm which
belonged to Philip link, decd 1t contains two
hundred and four acres-eighty-fou acres tim
Der, 120 cleared, with s acres in meadow. 1t
has a never failing spring OF excellent water,
and two large orchards of fine fruit. 1t lies five
miles South of Greenville and two miles East of
Midway, adjoining the lands of John Brown,
David Fawber and others. The undersigned
will be on the premises on the day before the
sale and will show it to persons wishing to ex-
anime it. The title is indisputabe
Terms made known on the day Of sale.
A. j. link,
au8-3t Agent for the heirs.
EhUBEFC SALE OF 25 ACRES OF
LAND.-In obedience to a decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, | will, as COM
missioner, on MONDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF
AUGUST, at the front door of the Court house
of the County of Augusta at IL O clock, offer at
public sale
20 ACRES
of land, now in the possession of William Tan
HERSHEY, lying near Christians creek, and adjoin-
ing the lands of Geo. Bateman David Rives and
others, on which there are two small tenements.
TERMs--so much as will be necessary to pay
expenses of sale will be required in cash, on the
residue credit of one, two and three years will
be given-the purchaser giving bonds with ap-
proved personal security with Interest from sale.
and retaining the title as ultimate security until
the purchase money is all paid.
DAVID S. YOUNG,
jul25-5ts Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

A Paris journal reports that both Russia and
Prussia are making extensive military prepar-
ations, perfecting ornaments and collecting
enormous quantities of stores. 1t hints that
the preparations of the latter Power are aimed
at Prussia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

The German voters of Hartford, Connect
cut, assembled on Wednesday evening and
formed ''the German American Association of
the State of Connecticut The platform
adopted has the following ''planks - First,
firm pledge Of each member to oppose every
form of corruption in any party whatever; sec
ond, only to vote for properly qualified candi-
dates third, that it is the States duty to give
all children sufficient education, and that coer-
cion should be used if necessary; fourth, to
acknowledge that public morals are not benefit
ed by prohibitory or Sunday laws, but by sound
education; fifth, to defend religious liberty :
sixth, to demand Germ an representatives of
German interests and voters SEVENTH to es-
tablish similar institutions throughout the
State.
The preamble announces that it is high time
that one-sixth of the population which has
been so long silent should enter into the politi-
cal field. Evidently, if these associations are
to be multiplied all over the country, there will
be new phases to the discussion Of nearly all
our great questions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-22

CONVICTED. George Dock, tried in Lexing-
ton for the killing Of G.. w. Ackerley, was on
Saturday found guilty, and sentenced to five
years imprisonment in the penitentiary.