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NOR SALE-Land Near Stanton

ETOR SALE-EanG Near Stanton
i By virtue of decree of the circuit court
OF Augusta county, In cause of Moons ADM
VS.. Moons widow, &c, rendered on the 26th day
of July. 1870, the undersigned commissioners
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 3, and 5, in the plat of survey of Flem-
ing B. Moons land. No containing II acres,
and roods; No. containing 20 acres roods,
ana lo poles, and No. containing 81 acres, for
merly purchased by John n. Opie and VIM III
Tams
Terms-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,
and title to be retained as ultimate security.
Sale at IL o'clock, A. M.
4. X X B BEdT4sr oom'rs.
POSfponement.-A the request of Mr..
John Opie the above sale is postponed until
Monday, the End day of October next, when the
property will be offered in convenient lots for
pasture, &c. The plat of the lots will be ready
Ee the sale for inspection. Sale in front of
Court-house eft L O'clock A ~
H. NJ BELL & n. K. TROUT,
auio-tds commissioners.
L ARD, MILLS, DC. FOR SAEn--Tr
Ia pursuance of decree of the circuit court
of Augusta county, entered in cause of Stout,
&c. VS.. Yount, will proceed on FRIDAY, the
10Th day of September next to sell on the prem
lses at pubic sale to the highest bidder, the real
estate % oo MARTIN fo"nt, as follows: A tract of
about !0O acres OF good lanG Oh Christian creek
and Middle river; has On it comfortable dwell
ling, frst-Tate barn and outhouses, No. l or
chard, and is well-watered.
Also lot of about four acres, on which is a
chopping. oil and saw mills, and carding ma
chimes.
Also house and lot of about two acres, adj
joining Laurel Hill church-all said property
adjoins-=and is about six miles from Staunton.
fCprfnS-(tOStS of Stiit nd colo in, hon hal
ance in equal instalments at one, two, three and
four years, respectively, bearing interest from
day of sale, purchasers to give bonds with good
personal security, and title to be retained as ult
mate security Sale at IL o'clock, A. M.
au15-tds N. K. TROUT, Com'r.
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GOAT RAISING IN VIRGINIA. number Ct
New Englanders have leased farm in Pow
hatan county, Virginia with the intention of
Gdevotlng 1t exclusively to the raising of goats
Ihey have made beginning with 1900 goats,
and expect to increase the number to 10000,
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Gtaunton Baptist Female Institute,
To JOHN HART, M. a., Principal,
aided by Rev. GEO. B. TAYLOR and other


| 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 Philosophv
Natural Sciences, Including a course of Lee.
lures on Physiology and Hygiene), History, En-
gllsh Literature, and the English Language and
Composition. N-
The Departments of Music, and Drawing and
Painting. are in the hands of the best teachers.
In the Preparatory Department efficient in
struction is given in the Elementary English
Studies, and in the rudiments of Latin and
French.
The session for 1871'72 begins Tuesday. Sent.
18th, and ends about Goth June.
Charges for Entire Session
Board, including fuel, washing, and
HgnCs S210 IN
Tuition in Collegiate Department (inclu-
ding Anc and Modern Languages $50 tn on
Tuition in Preparatory Department.. $40 to 90
Music with use of piano for practice. $50
Drawing and Painting at usual rates
Apply to Principal for further information
july4 -''''''0Ai'
OAKLAND HIGH SOHO d T--T6a
~ first annual session will open Sentember
lst, 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.
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DAVID FULTZ,
n. K. TROUT,
JNO. E. ROLLER,
NOMMISSFONER'S NOTICE

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.-To the
" parties to the suit of Samuel FL. Newbury
VS.. David A. Bells adm rs and ais. in the circuit
court of Augusta, and all others concerned
Take notice, that in pursuance of a decree at
June term last, in said cause, SHALL on the Goth
day of September 1871, at my office in Staunton
proceed to take accounts showing
LIST, Proof of the loss of the negotiable note
described in the Bill, and whether the same is a
subslsting demand against the estate of said Da-
vid A. Bell decd.
End All other debts against said decedent
3rd. settlement Of the accounts of James
Bell and William a. Wise, administrators, C. t..
a. of David A. Bell Decd showing the assets
still in their hands; and
4th: The balance of purchase money due and
unpaid from the purchaser of the lands belong
ing to the estate of said David A. Bell dec
And at such time all creditors of David A.
Bell, decd, are required to file legal proof OF
their claims
Given under my hand as commissioner of said
court this 22nd day of August, 1871.
THOMAS d. RANSOM, Com'r.
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Sixteen States and Territories will hold cleo
tons during the coming fall. California will
elect State officers and Wyoming Legislators
on the 5th of September. On the 18th Of the
same month Maine will elect Governor and
New Mexico a delegate to Congress. Texas
elects her Congressman on the Sd of October.
Pennsylvania will elect two minor State officers,
and Ohio and Iowa all their State officers on
the 10th of October. November 7th Massa-
chusetts, New York, Maryland, Minnesota and
Wisconsin will elect State officers New Jersey
a Governor, Mississippi Legislators and Hi
nois Congressman for the State at large.
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|. 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 extended and thorough
TERMS:
Board and Tuition, Fuel and Washing. $225.OO
School Library Fund ................. -. 200
For full circular, address
G. j. KEMPER,
Cuckoo,
iuly25-2mos Louisa Co. Va
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w. nj. SOMMERS,
auZ2-tds Commissioners


~ River Landry virtue of decree of the
circuit court of Augusta county, on the 3rd day
OF July, 1871, in the cause of Humbert VS.
Crlckenbarger, 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 Rife,
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-
ecutlng bonds with approved security and the
title retained as ultimate security.
N. K. TROUT,
ALEX. II. FULTZ
au22-4u
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july18-5t Commissioner.
GONI MISSInNERS, SALE Of ralna hla

COMMISSIONERS SALE of valuable
~ Real Estate. BY virtue of decree of the
circuit court of Augusta county, rendered in the
the undersigned will proceed on the premises,
on FRIDAY, the 22nd day of September, 1871,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
that valuable farm containing 304 acres, situated
about miles South of Greenville in Augusta
county. adjoining Martin Miller and Others now
owned by the late Adam Shultz, also at the same
time and place the undivided interest (being
one-half) of James e. Carson, in a tract OF land
situated near said farm, owned jointly by James
E. Carson and r. N Carson
Terms-So much in hand as will pay the costs
OF suit and sale, and the remainder in four equal
three and four years from the day of sale, with
interest from said day of SALE the purchaser Civ
ing bonds with approved personal security and
the title retained as ultimate security.
Sale at IL o'clock, A. M
N. K. TROUT
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
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NeaU Advertisements.
JAMES L. BYERS. HENRY E. SUMMERSON.
BYERS & SUMMERSON.
DEALERS IN
FAMILY Groceries, Country Produce.
FINE CIGARS,
(Te2Dl330 and ,0,no L,,,n Woboaooa r.


Cheering and Smoking To6accos, @c.
We have opened new and full stock in the
room opposite the Court House. recently occu-
pied by N. A Baylor & Co., and it will be our
aim to keep constantly on hand choice selec-
ton of goods in our line A call is solicited
We feel confident we can please
We have full line of all the different brands
of both CHEWING and SMOKING ToBACCos, and
every style and grade of CIGARS.
Wanted-fOr Cash.-FLOUR, GRAIN,
BACON, &C.
au25-6m BYERS & SUMMERSON.
dissolution of PARTNERSHIP
~ The co-partnership heretofore existing un-
der the style of CONE s. HANGER has been. tn lis
18th day of August, 1871. dissolved by mutual
consent Persons knowing themselves indebted
to the partnership are earnestly requested to call
and settle. Our business must be closed up at
once. CONE & HANGER
To my Friends.-In withdrawing from the
firm of Cone & Hanger, allow me to express nv
thanks for your kindness. and to recommend to
you my late partner, Mr.. A A. CONE, long
known among you as the Practical Watch.
maker and Jeweler, who will continue the
business at the old stand.
au29-3t J. E. HANGER.
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GHEAP READY-MADE CLOTHING
TIE L. RGEST STOCK THIS SIDE or
PALTIMOREy

TIE L. RGEST STOCK THIS SIDE or
BALTIMORE!
HATS & CAPS-a fun
Gents Furnishing Goods,t99ek always ON hand.
ers, collars, cravats, socks, hands shirts, draw
- ~hiefs, &c
GOODS ORDERED ON SHORT NOTp
SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER.
All goods not as represented. can be erchan
or returned
Ns~ am now receiving my fall and win
stock Of goods, and will continue to recniVe
ditions to my stock daily, and will sell cne7
cash. Call and examine.
No. Is New
Parties owing the old house of Roam
will please call and settle.
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COMMISSIONER SALE of LAND
" IN HIGHLAND.-By virtue of decree
of the circuit court of Highland county, render
ed at its May term, 1871, in the causes OF kuck-
man, Gibson & Co., and A. j. Birds admir- VS..
Robert Botkin ct ais, I will on the
50TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1871,
on or near the premises, offer for sale at public
auction, the lands belonging to, and on which
Crab-run in said county to wit: $50, 10 and
Is acres, on one one of which is comfortable
dwelling house. Also any of the personal pro-
perty conveyed by said Botkin to Devier' trus-
tee, still in said Botkins possession.
Terms for the land-costs of suit and sale cash,
and the residue in three equal annual payment
and for The personal property costs Of sale cash
and the balance in II months with interest from
date. Bonds with good security required for the
deferred instalments, and the title to the land
retained as ultimate security.
j. L. 5HUMATE, s. H. c.,
Au29-4w and commissioner
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The Boston Traveller says: ''Some Of the
officers and soldiers of the rebel army have
long since acknowledged their error, and by
their words, their acts and their votes, given
evidence of their adherence to the Union, and
their satisfaction over the results of the war.
Prominent among these is Gen. Longstreet,
who has held Office under the Government.
with the assent and approval of many of the
truest and best of the supporters of the Union
during the war. But very few rebels of lower
rank have been placed in Office by the General
Government. Very true but, then, you
must remember that very few rebels of lower
rank are, like Gen. Longstreet, related to the
Grant-Dent family. You can't expect rebels
of any rank to be appointed to Office by the
General Government when it is SO very difficult
for even the truly loyal to obtain appointments
unless they are related to that family in some
way.
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N. K. TROUT
JAMES Blu Jr,
+dc -
CoMmIssTONER's SALE OF Land.

" In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of Highland county, at its May term, 1871
in the chancery cause of Camerons administra-
trix against George w. Lockridge. &C., 1 WILL
on TURDAY, the 23rd day of September
next at McClung's mill. on the Bull Pasture
river in said county of Highland, proceed to sell
certain tract of land, containing 200 acres ly-
ing on the Bull Pasture River in said county.
being the same lot OF land assigned to George
W: Lockridge by the commissioners in the d.
vision of the estate lands of Robert Lockridge,
second grand division of said lands
Ierms-Cash in hand sufficient TO pay costs of
sale and the costs of the Rule TO resell and the
residue in three equal installments of one, two,
and three years, the purchaser TO execute bonds
with good security, and the title to be retained
as ultimate security.
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A DEIINISTRATOR'S SALE.-As ad-
N ministrator of James Berry, dec d., | will
offer for sale at public auction, on the railroad,
miles West of Craigsville, on Thursday, the
18th day of October, ISL the personal property
belonging to the deceased, consisting in part of
horses mich COWS, hogs, Sheep some young
&c. Terms made known on day of sale.
All persons having claims against the estate
and all persons knowing themselves indebted
au29-tds D.BASHAW, admir-.
CTORE ROOM FOR RENT wish to
~ rent my store room, counting room ana cei-
lar: also a two story lumber house, situated on
corner of Main street. one OF the best stands IN
Waynesboro. Apply to -
Mrs. Nj. L. FISH URNE,
au29-1t Waynesboro, Va
NNHEAP WALL PAPERS.-W We are sell
" ling our stock of Wall Paper at red~c ed
prices, to make room for Fall stock.
HUNTER s. CO.'S,
ROOksellers
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For the Sheet:

For the Spectator.
A large portion of the citizens of Highland
county, met in Convention at the Courthouse,
on the 25th day of August 1871. Col Ru-
dolph Turk was called to the chair and Charles
P. Jones elected Secretary.
The object of the meeting was explained by
Capt. j. w. Myers, on whose motion COM
mittee of three from each township we're APP
pointed by the chair, to recommend three suit
able persons as delegates, together with cor
responding number OF alternates to represent
the Conservatives of the county in the State
Convention, as follows:
StonesoaM-R. Sitlington, Ewin Devier and
DR.. Ell. Fl. Jones.
= Monterex-W. D. Gibson, David Stephen
son and Job Pufenbarger
Blue Grass B Hansel, Geo. W. Hevener
and Col Charles Wade.
The committee retired when the Convention
was addressed by A. Stephenson, Esq, and
Dr. Balser II. PulIin. The committee upon
returning reported the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
1st Resolued, That this meeting cordially APP
proves the recommendation of the State Con-
servative committee to hold Convention of
the Conservative party of Virginia on the 3lst
day of August 1871, and the purpose for
which that Convention was called, as expressed
by the 3rd resolution Of the committee, 10
meeting assembled in said city, on the Goth
day of July last.
End. ResolUed, That this meeting being deep
ly impressed with the necessity and importance,
at this time, of thorough and efficient organ
ization of the Conservatives of the State as a
party. will individually and collectively, abide
by and carry out to the best of their ability,
any plan of discipline and action, which may
be devised by said Convention for the govern
nent Of the party in the ensuing fall campaign.
The committee also recommended the fol-
lowinL delegates and alternates to State Con
ventionsWho were elected:
| Monterey w. W. Fleming, delegate; John
W. Myers, alternate.
| Blue Grass-D. V. Ruckman, delegate
Charles L. Campbell, alternate.
Stoaea0aM.-R. Sithngton, delegate; j. T.
Armstrong, alternate.
On motion Hon. r. I. Daniel was appointed
alternate for the county, in the event that none
of the delegates attend said Convention.
On motion the Convention adjourned.
r. TURK, Chairman.
CHARLES P. JONES, Secretary.
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For the Spectator.


At meeting of the Conservative voters of
John Kenney was called to the chair and DR..
j. A. Waddell was chosen Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been ex-
planned by the chairman, Mr. VIM. Crawford
was nominated by Mr.. Charles Grattan to rep
resent this Township in the Conservative Cen
vention to be held at Richmond on the 30th
inst, and was elected by the meeting.
Maj. James Walker was put in nomination
as alternate by DR.. Wadde, and unanimously
elected.
1t was then moved by Mr.. Grattan that on
the event of the failure of the Delegate and
Alternate to be present, that Col. John b.
Baldwin be requested to represent the Town
ship in the Convention.
On motion of Mr. G. L. Roller the following
resolutions were adopted:
RESOLVED LIST. That in the opinion of this
meeting, the sole object of the Convention
called to meet in Richmond on the 3Oth inst,
is to thoroughly organize the Conservative Par
ty for the defeat of the Radicals in the ap-
preaching fall elections, and therefore that it
would be injudicious and inexpedient for said
Convention to entertain or discuss local or ma
tlonal questions that might have a tendency to
produce discord and division in the ranks of
the Conservative Party.
ResolUed 2nd, That the Delegate and Alter
nate appointed by this meeting are hereby in
structed to vote against the consideration of
any question not contemplated in the address
of the Executive Committee as calculated to
disturb the harmony Of the Convention, dis
tract the party and endanger its success at the
nns
On motion the meeting adjourned,
JOHN KENNY, Chairman.
j A. w ADDELL, Secretary.
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Schools.
classical and Mathematical Schoo

STA UNION ACADEMY.
Session begins the TIN of September next and
closes the middle of June following.
Terms--Board, Tuition, Lights, &c S250.O0
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 .
Each pupil will pay ST for fuel.
For further particulars. apply to
au22-2t c. Z. YOUNG Principal.
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EORTY different styles Pocket Books,
IL from rs cents to $3.50.
HUNTER & co.
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Hartman & Co., the up-Valley stage owners,
have retaliated on Mr.. Kemp, who is mana
ging the opposition line of omnibusses between
Harrisonburg and Staunton, by placing line
on the route between Winchester and Hamil-
ton. They are now engaged in stocking the
road, and expect to open lively competition
for passengers AS Mr.. Kemp is no less ex-
perienced and energetic in the stage business
than mike" himself. the struggle will doubt
less be an interesting one-especlally to trav-
ellers.- Winchester Times.
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NEW BOOKS.

Fosters New Cyclopedia of Illustrations,
Pink and White Tyranny,
Little Men,
Louie-by author of Rutledge,
Battle of Dorking,
What happened after Battle of Dorking,
Sidney Elliott,
The Scissor-Grinder,
For Lack of Gold,
and other late publications, received by
HTINTER Gr
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M For Young Ladies'

This school will open its third session Septem-
Der 10Th, 1871. and close June 18th, 1872.
MISS LIZZIE GIBSON, PRINCIPAL.
Terms per Session of Ten Months:
English Branches $4,000
Music on Piano or Guitar................... 5000
Use OF Piano.. 1000
french 1000
board per month. u so
washing Extra.
Those who wish board should apply early.
Address THOS. P. WILSON
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wish board should apply early.
THOS. P. WILSON,

Reference can be made to the following pa
irons of the school: Rev. j. w. K. Handy, d.
d., l: j. Parkins, Esq, DIR. G. S. Walker Chris
others. iulylS- 3m
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COMMISSIONERS SALE of valuable
- land By virtue of decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, rendered on the 18th
day of June, 1871, in the suit of Mowry's widow
and ais Us. Mowry's heirs, &C., the undersigned
as special commissioner therein named, will pro-
coed to sell at public auction, on the premises,
1871, valuable tract of land containing 322
acres. lying about miles East of Staunton, on
the New Hope road, it being known as the home
farm of Geo; W. Mowry, decd, and the same
upon which his widow resides.
This is one of the best farms in Augusta coun-
ty-the land of excellent quality, we'll watered
and enclosed, and in fine state of cultivation
1t has upon it a fine brick mansion house, good
barn and all other necessary buildings
Terms of sale-Enough cash in hand to pay
costs of sale and the residue in four equal an
nual payments from day of sale, the purchaser
executing his bonds with approved personal Sc
curity for the deferred payments, and the title
retained as ultimate security
G.. N. COCHRAN, Jr.,
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EXCITEMENT IN A HoTEL-ALMosTA TRAG-
EDY.-The Richmond Enquirer says: I'VE
learn that yesterday morning the parlor OF one
of the hotels down town was the theatre OF
most exciting scene, which came very near ter
minating in a bloody tragedy: The wife OF
boarder had discovered in her husband S peck
ct a letter from another woman, which indlca-
ted that their relations were not Of the charac-
ter to be borne with by wife. While she was
talking over the matter with the landlady 1t
was announced that there was lady in the
parlor who desired to see her husband. She
went down, and there found the lady who had
written the note. They soon discovered their
relative positions, and terrible encounter took
place. The husband intefered, but only made
matters worse, as each thought herself the
most deeply wronged A crowd was collected
from the street in the house by the noise, and
the excitement reached its climax when both
ladies drew pistols and seemed bent on shoot
ing one another, themselves, and the husband,
who had taken seat and quietly given up all
as lost. The interference of outsiders alone
prevented bloodshed. The sequel of this af
fair will probably be told in another, and, il
may be, more tragic chapter"
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SALE OF THE WARM SPRINGS. This cele-
brated watering place was sold at public auc-
ton, on the 21st inst, for SAL 900. The fol-
lowing parties becoming the purchasers for the
entire property-viz., w. G. Darlington, S. G..
Tardy, John L. Eubank, Rev. r. FL. Phillips,
and G. M. Reynolds. The gentlemen above
named are well-known Virginians, and the
Warm Springs Valley, under their manage
ment. will soon become lively and attractive
place Of resort. There are present on the
grounds to-day about four or five hundred per-
sons. Col. Eubank will continue the manage
ment of the Springs during this season.
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1S7 1. FALL TRADE. 1874.

GUNS. GUNS GINS
Double and Single Barrel Guns, Breechloadino
and Muzzeloading Guns, of English.
French and German manufacture.
at all Prices.
Single Guns at 2.50 $500, $500, $500, $12.
to $50. each. Double Guns from $500 to 500.
Pistols. Pistols. Pistols.
Smith & Wesson, Colts, Aliens, Sharp's, and
all the popular and approved kinds.
Aaf1IILNITInN EAP CLINIC IIcnnIc ur