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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

Mr.. John B. Smith, of Wsynesboro,' is pre-
pared to furnish the farmers of the county with
Zelps Ammoniated Bone Super Phos phate and
also plaster on accommodating terms. See a d.
vertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

RATTLEsNAKE.-On Monday of last week. Mr..
James Davidson near Bells Valley in Rock
bridge county, picked up sheaf of oats, and at
the same rattlesnake having nine rattles and
measuring three feet ten inches in length. The
snake came near biting him, and his escape was
quite narrow one. He killed the snake and
has the rattles in his possession.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

HAILsToRM.- on the train yester-
day evening report that they passed through a
violent hailstorm few miles East of this place.
The hatfield in considerable quantities, covering
the ground, with hailstones as large and larger
than marbles We fear that it has destroyed to
great degree the corn IN the track of the storm.
There was no hail here at the time, and not suf-
fcient rain to lay the dust The sun was shining
here at the time, and beautiful rainbow arched
the sky in the direction of the storm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

W. G. Riley Staunton, and Matthew F. Pleas
ants, Richmond, are appointed sub-commission-
ers to whom claimants under the Southern Loyal
claims law can apply in cases where the amounts
claimed do not exceed s., 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

"a GEORGIA VoLUNTEER."-We publish on
our first page beautiful poem entitled "a Geor-
ga Volunteer by Mrs. Mary Ashley Town
send, who writes under the nom de plume Of
"Xariffa." It was suggested by visit to the
lonely grave of soldier of the 18th Georgia
Regiment in secluded vale near the Stribling
Springs in this county. 1t has struck respon-
sve chord in the public heart as is shown by the
fact that, though it only appeared but little more
than a week ago, it has already been published
in a number of papers of this and other States
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

CORN CRoP.-We are sorry to learn from our
farmers such unfavorable accounts respecting
the corn crop. We were greatly in hopes that
our farmers would be blessed with good corn
crop, particularly as the wheat and oat crops
were SO deficient in quantity. We understand
that the corn is looking badly, particularly On
the uplands, and that there is no longer hope
of having even an average crop. The corn on
the low grounds and river bottoms is toerably
good-that on the uplands is short, and seems to
spotted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.-The next session
Of this Institution commences on the 1st day of
OctGHr. For catalogues address G. S. Venable,
Chairman of the Faculty
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

We have been informed that many OF the
roads in this county are in bad condition, ana
have been requested to call attention to the TACT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
q l. A ID X e.
as he leaves no stone unturned to hunt up ba
gains, and is not living in auction Rooms
THAT'S ALL MOONSHINEl

IIAI . n u MOUNE HIN Il
Any one familiar with these places knows that a
man cannot live on a red herring and cracker.
am happy to inform my customers and the
public at large, that my brother, j. GLADKE, of
Elmira, New York, will open large wholesale
House in New York, this coming Fall. I have
arranged with him to buy goods for me- He is
well posted in the New York markets, very
close buyer, and has a very large capital tc back
him. In conclusion, beware of smooth-tongued
sharpers, and remember that
CHEAP CHARLEY"
is still in the field, and always in the front of the
line of battle, ready and willing to sell good
goods at very small profit
Respectfully,
CHARLES A. GLADKE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

Our next door neighbor, Maj. Newton, the
"One-legged Rebel captured snake on the
TOP of his kitchen safe, on Saturday last. ltwas
not dangerous, however, as it did not belong to
NV of the venomous species. 1t was house,
Ia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

On Saturday last, the neighborhood of Fair
field in Rockbridge county was visited by
hail-storm which damaged the corn considerably.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

Pay your subscriptions in advance, and make
ytfty per cent. on your investment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

Acreage Irish potatoes comp. with last year, 1914
Average condition of same, July 1st, 109
Acreage Sweet potatoes comp. with last year. 101
Average condition Of same, July 1st 90
The corn crop in this portion Of the State will
not equal the estimated promise on the LIST of Ju-
ly. And the wheat crop in this section is much
below the estimats above given. As to other
crops we cannot sneak with so mueh confidence
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

Papers containing illustrations of the New
York Riot of July 18th. can be obtained at Cow
ans boekst tore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

During severe storm in Wythe county on
Wednesday, the 10Th ult., three valuable colts
belonging to Mr.. Rufus Brown were killed by
lightning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
MONEY CANNOT BUY TT!
IR0SHET-- from So. to $40. per set
at HUNTER & cos,
Booksellers, Staunton, Va.
Orders will receive prompt attention

V6NHE McPHEETERS' PATENT Wa.
Il ter Elevator and Carrier-A con-
trivance for conveying water from spring up
an elevation is no new thing. In fact, many
such inventions have operated successfully.
In putting the above machine before the pub
lie, claim for it the still greater merit that it
will also accomplish the far more difficult ope-
ration of first lifting the water from well of any
depth and then conveying it up an elevation to
the house.
L is equally adapted to lifting material from
mines and conveying TO the place of deposit;
for lifting hay from a wagon with the addition
of hay fork and depositing in the NOW, and
for any other operation where heavy weights are
to be raised and carried
To persons living on elevated situations it is
an invaluable continuance, supplying an album
dance of fresh water from distance, with COM
paratively little outlay of time and labor.
The machines are manufactured for us, at
present, by Eyler, Cooper & Co., of Staunton
Va, who are prepared to fill orders promptly.
State and county rights for sale. For further
particulars, address,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

S. M Wilkes has returned from the factories
with an elegant stock of furniture, which he is
offering very low.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01


UNIVERSAL DELrvERANcE FROM HIGH PRICES
Is AT HAND.
LISTEN TO THE GLAD TIDINGS!
Muslins 81 cents, worth 10 cents Muslns 124
and IA CENTS worth Is and II cents standard
prints 64 cents best American and Sprague
in New York markets cost IS cents in gold-we
SELL THEM AT 121 cents
GOODS ARRIVING EVERY FEW DAYsl
Always something new, cheap and desirable
What think you of a Grenadine Shawl worth
So IS at SIPS? Half million dozen best 200
yards spool cotton cents.
It is a miracle
1t is wonderfully
1t is astonishingl!
How can it be possible?
Sell goods at such prices and not fail
Best AK la Chapelle pins and gold-eye needles
cents a paper; best AK la Chapelle Broad
Cloths and other articles, which have almost
driven even English goods out of the American
market--all these at
One-Half and Quarter Prices.
This is indeed bitter pill for the so-called
cheap stores, and glorious wind-shake for the
people. Altogether it is tremendous affair,
and will call forth from its hiding place many a
dollar laid by for rainy day.
Real Lace Collars, importation price, $1.25,
we sell them for % cents
Hooks and Eyes cents;
Hair Pins cents
Hair Nets cents;
Ladies and Misses Lisle-thread gloves at 121.
Is and 20 cents;
Ladies, misses and boys Hose 121 and Is cts.
Upon RIBBONS AND VELVETS we are
line about so per cent less than the usual price
Table Linen 373, 45 and so cents; superior
quality table linen Csc, S73c and ST..
Where else on earth can such bargains be had
Where elegant striped Delaines and Plaids for
10 and 12l cents?
Why Pay War Prices for Goods
when you can come to BRUCES corner, and
get elegant French Per Gales for Is, 20 and %
cents?
All 371 dress goods for 20 cents
All so cent dress goods for Is cents;
Ladies' fine linen Collars and Cuffs at 5, 8, 121
and Is cents.
A large and well selected stock of WHITE
GOODS, such as Peques, Brilliants, Plaid and
French Muslins at prices amazingly low. A
complete stock of
STRAW GOODS so PER CENT. CHEAPER
than the regular price.
FLO W ERS, the rarest, choicest and fairest at
5, 8, 10, Is and 20 cents
@a- So we urge the people to be cautions in
buying OF houses that never take the trouble and
pains to hunt for bargains, but buy of men who
understand the business men who have agents
living in New Pork city, in the auction rooms
of Hogourt, Gordon, Kobbe, Hoyt and TOPPING
men whose sharp-shooters are ever in the front ;
aye, buy of the house whose enormous trade is
doubling every month, and who are the real de-
tenders of the people against spectators, cor
morants, and the so-caled cheap stores all over
the city-and never forget the name and place
TIMBERLAKE & DAWES,
Bruce's corner, Staunton, Va
S. d. UNDERTAKE,
J. ]. DAWES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

Initial Paper, only 80 cents per box;
Foolscap rs cents
o0ng Esssl is cap g g 6 /"
Envelopes, 10, Is and 20 cents per package
Perfumery. Combs, Soaps, Tobacco, Segars.
Snuff, Pipes, etc. all at surprisingly low prices,
at JOHN A NooN's store, Post-office building,
Staunton, Va. july25-4t
Vs. To Chewers, Smokers, and all Users of
the Weed.-The place to buy it cheap is at JOHN
A. Moons, Fost-office building. Large plug
Tobacco only 80 cents; good only Is CENTS
Come and see. july25-1m
Vs. Good Tobacco, large plugs, only Scents.
Best large plugs only 30 cents at John A. NooE's
store, P. O. building. j25-4t
Va Good Note paper 10 cts. per quire; En-
Post-ofice building. j25~lm
@as~ The cheapest Stationery in the city, is at
John A. Moons. j25-lm
@- MILLINERY Closing out sales-If you
wish bargain call early. The latest novelties
of the season on exhibition at j. W. NEwToN's
variety store, Augusta street. ju25-3t
@a- SHOES SHOES IL have on hand COM
plete line of ladies' lasting CATERS from $l.75 to
$780, youths shoes, $1.O0; children's do 35 cts
to 81 %; French dressing. 25 cents; also mems
and boys shoes.
Remember, have ladies' lasting CATERS, Pc
BILE, goat and Morocco shoes made to order, and
warrant every pair j. w. NEwTON'S
variety store, on Augusta street. one door
july25-4t from Spectator Office.
rs The largest and best assorted stock of
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco in the Valley is
on exhibition and for sale at the store of Armen-
trout & 90,
~ G. L. Weller's stock of Boots and Shoes
cannot be surpassed by any house in the city for
style, quality and price. jill
rs G. L. Weller is selling ladies' Lasting
Buttoned Boots for So. jill
w- G. L. Weller is selling ladies' Kid Foxed
CATERS for $3.50.
ne G. L. Weller is selling ladies' Lasting
CATERS for So and So 25. jill
m~ G. L, Weller is selling Mems Brogans
| for $3.50. jill
ne Gilliam's Wine Sap and Gravely's cele-
brated chewing tobacco, can be had cheap at
| Armentrout & Cos.
| us WANTED-a respectable white woman to
| cook. Apply at Spectator Office.
| rs You can save Is per cent. by buying your
chewing tobacco from Armentrout & Co. They
are selling No. article for @cents per plug.
@s> G. L. WELLER, havlns.r azassorted his
| stock of Boots and Shoes, is pared to offer
| further inducements having reduced his prices
on good many goods in his line. Give him
| call. july11
| rs To THE AFFLICTED no more =
| Benson's Salalem Broth is warranted to effect
cure of all those annoying diseases, such as Itch,
Tetterworm, Ringworm, Poison Oak, Blotches,
| Pimples, and all eruptions Of the Skin, no mat
ter how malignant, or of how long standing.
For sale by all druggists.
/
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

There is not single prisoner in the Jail OF this
county at this time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

sSwEET CHALYBEATE SPRINGS. From pri-
yate correspondence, we learn that there is a
good company of pleasant and agreeable visitors
at the ''Sweet Chalybeate Springs" in Allegheny
county, and that no pains are spared by the Pro-
prietor and his lady, and their efficient corps of
assistants and employees, to render their guests
health and pleasureseekerszee Hble in
every respect. 1t is bea1 Sce, the
springs and baths invigorati& S1 health-re-
storing, and the accommo datioE that could
be desired.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

TODOFORM, Muriate of Quinne, Citrate
n of Bismuth, Valerianate of Iron, Cyanuret
of Zinc Valerianate of Zinc, Hypophosphates
of Lime and Soda, Pepsin and Tactic Acid, at
DR.. WAYT & BROS Drug store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

JULEPs-A DELIGHTED EDIToR.-Mr. Robt
Burke, the Jupiter Tonals of the Monroe coun-
ty Register, has been taking 'smile" at the
Salt Sulphur Springs bar kept by Joseph A.
Valentine lately of this place, and, becoming
classic under the genial influence of well-pre-
pared Juleps, thus compliments the compounder
of them:
"GANYMEDE.-This was the name given to the
charming youth of poetic fiction who acted as
eeup-bearer to Jupiter; For his accomplishments
he was taken up to Olympus To serve Joves in
leps. There is a young man at the Salt Sulphur
Springs hotel, Mr.. Jos. A. Valentine, who can
prepare bowl of nectar as well as Ganymede.n
We wonder that this delighted Editor did not
quote the following couplet
But julebs the drink of immortals became
When Jove himself added a handful of hail."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
JuIo-4W Special Commissioners

4 OMMHSSIONER'S NOTICE.-Chris-
~ tlan II. Harouf, admir- of Michael N. Burns.
dec ID, and the said Harouff and Harriet M his
wife, in their own right, Plaintiffs, u.s. Christina
Burns ct ais Defendants
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Bath county, rendered in Vacation, on the 1st
day of July, 1871, in the above cause, Notice is
hereby given to the parties, plaintiffs and defen-
dants, that shall proceed at my office at Bath
Courthouse, Virginia on Friday, the 25th day
of August, 1871, lst, To state and settle the &C
counts of the Plaintiff Harouf, as administrator
of Michael n. Burns. decd; End, To ascertain
and state the amount of the existing outstanding
debts against said intestate at the time of his
death; and 3rd To take an account of all SOL
vent debts due to the said intestate. And notice
is hereby given to all creditors of said ntestate,
that they present their claims to Inc on or before
the said 25th day of August next, properly au-
thenticated, otherwise no provision will be made
for the payment of the same. Given under nv
hand this 18th daysof July, 1871.
G. r. McDANNALD,
Com'r in Chaneery Cir, Ct Bath county.
iulV1S-4W
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

FEMALE INFIRMARY.-As will be seen from
an advertisement in another part of the paper,
DR.. B. P. Reese has opened an Infrmary for
the treatment of Female Diseases. The Doctor
has been giving his special attention to THIS
branch of the profession for number OF years
with much success and we think this is step IN
the right direction, it brings his patients more
directly under his constant care and attention.
Institutions of this kind have for a number of
wears been in successful operation in the large
cities and there is no place more eligible IN Sill
nation for an Institution of this kind than Staun-
ton which is healthful and easy OF access
He has recently built an office IN his yard and
fitted up a room especially for ladies, and in
tends erecting additional buildings to those he
already has for the accommodation of his pa
tients as the success of the Institution will war
rant. He has now several patients under treat
ment and applications from others. We have
constantly evidences of the increase of afiic-
ton with this class of our population, owing IN
part, we presume. to the onerous duties now I'M
posed upon the ladies, and we know OF no place
thew can go to with better assurance OF RELIEF
than to this Institution.
CONDITION OF THE CBoPs ON THE 1sT DAY
OF JULY-From the monthly report OF the De-
partment of Agriculture we learn the estimated
condition of the crops Of this State on the lst
day of July. Remembering that 100 represents
the average, the following figures will show the
proportion or percentage of increase or diminu-
ton:
Acreage of corn compared with last year, 1o5
Average condition of corn crop, July 1st, l04
Average condition Winter wheat, July LIST, SO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

rs G. L. Weller is selling ladies' Lasting
Buttoned Boots for So. jill
~ G. L. Weller is selling ladies' Kid Foxed
Caters for So So
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

re- To THE AFFLIcTED.-Scratcha no more =
Benson's Salalem Broth is warranted to effect a
cure of all those annoying diseases, such as Itch
Tetterworm, Ringworm, Poison Oak, Blotches
Pimples, and all eruptions Of the Skin, no mat
ter how malignant, or of how long standing.
For sale by all druggists
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

Mr. P. B. Sublett can furnish certificates of
membership to the Va. Horticultural and Po-
biological Society which has its annual exhibit
ton at Assembly Hall in Richmond on the 9th,
18th and Sth of September. A certificate entities
the holder and his family to admission to the ex-
hibition and also return free ticket.
Mr. H. A. GLENN has fine melons for SALE
They are
Fresh and fne
Just off the vine
Luscious and sweet,
Just the kind to eat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

NTIRGINEA.-At rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court of Highland
on Monday, the 3rd day of July, 1871
David Fultz.............P Plaintiff,
VS..
George Fleisher and James NJ. In Chancery
Seig, Defendants,
The object of this suit is to attach the money
debts and effects of the defendant, George Fleish-
er, in the hands of James M. Seig and have the
same applied to the payment of the plaintiffs
debt of $500 with interest thereon from the 1st
day of January, 1868.
And it appearing from satisfactory evidence
that the defendant, George Fleisher, is not res
ident of this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that
he do appear here within one month after due
publication of this order and do what is neces-
sary to protect his interest.
copy-teste,
j. @. MATTHEW, Clerk
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@g- G. L. Weller is selling ladies' Lasting
Caters for So and So 25 jill
mg- G. l., Weller is selling Mems Brogans
for 81. SO. i'll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

INCREASE OF SUBsCRIBERs.-It affords us
pleasure to be able to announce that quite num-
Der have already availed themselves of the OPP
portunity offered to get the Spectator at So per
annum, paid strictly in advance We hope that
the tide of new subscribers which has set in will
continue to flow with increased volume, and we
have no reason to doubt that such will be the
case. We hope that the many friends of the
Spectator will do us the favor to use some efforts
to introduce it into every family in this and the
adjoining counties Let them know it can be
had on the following terms, paid in advance:
For one year. single copy $2-sir copies $40
TIL after the Fall election, single copy 50cts.
~-.J1ue copies So.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

rs The largest and best assorted stock of
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco in the Valley is
on exhibition and for sale at the store of Armen-
front e, 90
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

THE FALL CANvAs.-The notes of prepara-
ton for the Fall canvass are beginning to be
heard. The elections which will take place in
November will excite considerable interest, as
their results will be of much Importance to the
state and the interests of the people. Every
white voter in the County should be asubscrber
ITO the Spectator. We will send the Special tor
to subscribers from now till after the Fall cleo
faons IN November for the sum of fifty cents
each paid in advance or we will send it to a
c. 'ub OF J10e till that time for only two dollars,
paiu in advance. Persons who feel interested in
the res 'ults of these elections-and all should do
so-sbou. d prevail upon such voters as are not
subscribers to secure the Spectator upon the
terms thus offered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

X x IRA SUGAR-CURED BANNER
II HAMS, Sides. Breasts and Shoulders
White Drips and Bartol'ss SyIrups; Chewing and
Smoking TOBACCO; Family Extra and Superfne
Flour Coffees, Teas, Sugars Sc.
j. w. TODD s. co.
BurWell Corner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

Mg- G. L. Weler's stock of Boots and Shoes
cannot be surpassed by any house in the city for
style, quality and price. i'll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

re- Parties calling for Letters in the above
list should state they are ''advertised,' in order
to distinguish them from the regular mail. Ad-
vertsed letters will only be delivered to the par
ties addressed or their written order.
E. FL. SEARS, p M
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u VOPy
]. @. MATTHEW, Clerk.
july11-4w

X7ERGINKA.-At Rules held in the Clerks
v Office of Highland County Court the 3rd
day of July, 1871
Elijah S. Leitch,. ..... Plaintiff,
Benjamin Hiner, Jonathan ST. In Chaneery.
ron and James 81. Blagg Def'ts
The object of this suit is to recover of the de-
PENDANT, Benjamin Hiner the sum of $295.00
with interest thereon from the 18th day of Jam
uary, 1868 till paid and to attach the estate and
effects OF the said Hiner, in the hands Of the
other defendants, to secure the same
And it appearing from satisfactory evidence
that BENZ. Hiner is not a resident of this Com
mOnwealth 1t is ordered that he do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
order and do what is necessary to protect his IN
j. 6. MATTHEW, Clerk.
JONES' p.q. july114w
r EGAL NOTICE. have on hand all the
- necessary Bankrupt Forms and am prepa-
red to make out the necessary papers for any one
desiring to claim the benefits of the BANKRUPT
ACT. l will also attend to making out and for
warding the applications of Soldiers of the War
of 1872, or of their Widows for the Pension
granted by a late Act of Congress.
ALEX. FL. FULTZ,
marl4-n Attorney at Law.
NOTACE.-It is now nearly twelve months
~ since our notice, calling upon all persons
indebted by note or otherwise to G. T. Antrim
dec d, urging them to settle up-but few have
regarded that notice.
1t is absolutely necessary that the estate should
be settled up. We again earnestly ask all per-
sons knowing themselves indebted to the estate
to make prompt payment. We will in very
short time turn over for collection by law all
claims in our hands, not satisfactorily arranged
The bonds and books are in the hands of T.
II. Antrim, Waynesboro.
T. Fl. ANTRIM,
VIM. CALDWELL,
fel4 Executors.