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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21
Total,

It will be observed that there are four pre-
cincts from which, as yet, the returns have not
been received. So far as heard from, the re-
suit is as follows:
AS it required majority of three.ffths Of
affirmative votes to carry the subscription, and
as the negative votes cast numbered l446-be-
ing the two-ffths of 3615-it would have re-
quired 2l69 affirmative votes to have carried
the subscription, and as but 1867 votes were
cast in favor of the subscription. it was de-
feated by majority of 1l02.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21

"READERs FOR PUBLIC SCHooLs-The Vir-
ginia Board of Education has adopted the series
of Readers prepared, nearly generation ago,
by DR.. VIM II. McGufey, of the University OF
Virginia, and revised by him from time.to time,
to adapt them, completely, to the wants of the
school room. 1t is not necessary to inform our
readers who have enjoyed the advantage of
having been educated at the University of Vir-
ginia during the last quarter of O century, who
DR.. McGufey is. AS Professor of Moral Phi
losophy at that celebrated institution, for the last
twenty-six years, and as a lecturer upon the sub
ject of education, he has had probably more to
do with training the minds of the men of the
South of this generation than any other living
man. More than three-fourths of all the Spell
lers and Readers used in the State as shown by
carefully obtained statistics, are of his series =
The influence of this admirable series of books,
with It's capital selections from English literature
and the numerous original and adapted articles
from DR.. McGuffey's own vigorous pen, has
been potential on the characters of thousands,
giving them a taste for solid attainments, and
thereby protecting them, in great measure from
the influence of the ashy literature of our times
familiarizing them with the best models of style,
and, at the same time, giving abundant subjects
for elocutionary drill. We suppose that no sin
gle series of school books has stronger hold in
this State. We may add that they are used in
the public schools of our city, and in Alexan-
dria and Norfolk also in the counties of Angus
ta, Rockingham &C., We learn that the pub
fishers have generously fixed the prices of these
books at such rates as TO make them the cheapest
books in the market
From report on Readers by Committee of
Virginia State Teachers Association, July, 1868
. of DIR. McGuffey's works it may be truly affirm
cd that taeE have been so favorably received,
and sosa lively used, that they now seem to
have bec0Elle almost an essential part of primary
school machinery, and to be vested with q pre-
sariptiye title to general acceptation They
bear, indeed, the prestige of great NAME and
doubtless their intrinsic worth is entitled to such
an Endorsement ."-Religiops Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21
Election on Railroad Subscription.

The election on the question of subscribing
100000 to the stock of the Valley Railroad
Company, and 100000 to the stock of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company took
place in this county on Saturday last, and, as
was generally expected, resulted in the defeat
of the subscription on the part of the county.
So far as heard from officially, up to the time
of going to press, the result was as follows:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21
DIR. 1. CONGDON.
DR.. C. has taken Parlors at the
THE NARRAGANsErT INDIAN PHYSICIAN.

DR.. C. has taken Parlors at the
Virginia Hotel, where he will remain IA days,
commencing March 2ist, 1871, Rooms 20 and 30
DIR. Congdon is accom- panied by Prof j. r.
Robson, late from Porto Rico who has won by
his novel Lectures during his stay in the South,
the Endorsement of the sick and suffering from
Richmond to the Gulf
DR.. Congdon's charges are within the reach OF
all. He charges nothing for his skill until cure
be effected.
Dr. O. makes a speciality of Chronic Diseases.
He treats successfully all durable diseases to
which the human system is subject.
| DR.. @. can be consulted on all Diseases that
aff1ict the human race. He has medicine which
he prescribes for all diseases such as dyspepsia,
constipation, asthma, angina pretoria, loss OF
voice rheumatism rhelaatIo govt, liver disease,
all kinds OF sexual weakness, diabetes, bron-
chits, irritation of the stomach, diseases of kid
neys liberation and displacement of the womb,
morbid appetite, weaknesses, general debility,
weak spine, nervous prostration. difficult breath
ing, with pain in the ons, weak and sore eyes
| of every description, discharges from the ears
noise In the head, cancers, tumors piles, &c.
DR.. Congdon's medicines are purely vegeta-
| BILE, gathered from the hills and valleys, which
haye eyer been the home Of the Red man.
| DR.. Q. is the only real Indian Physician trav-
| cling throughout the United States who las the
power of telling diseases at sight.
Consultation free. No surgical opera ions
| performed. Chronic diseases cured acute pain
| relieved; the lame walk, and the deaf hear
| over WO, GOO patients treated in ten years. In
town, L always appear in my full Indian cos
| tune. Office hours from a. IA. to 8 p. m.
t. 81 will say for the benefit of those who
| intend to call on me during my stay in town.
not to delay for the last moment. My rooms are
then so thronged that it is almost impossible to
N: B.-The DR.. will stop until the 3rd of
| April only mar2l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21
Apportioument of Representation.

By the new apportionment of Senators and
Delegates under the act passed on Wednesday
last, the counties below are represented as fol
lows:
Augusta. one Senator; Rockingham, one
Senator; Rookbridge, Highland and Bath
one Senator; Allegheny, Roanoke, Botetour
and Craig, one Senator
Augusta, three delegates Rockingham, two
delegates; Rockbridge, two delegates; ALE
ghany and Craig, one delegate; Bath and
Highland, one delegate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21
Aa1ctJO3c safes.

NA WN1ESSEONERS' SALE DE YAH
v LIABLE LANDS IN HIGHLAND
COUNTY, VA.-By virtue of a decree of the
Circuit Court of Highland county, rendered AT
Its October special term, 1870, in the Chancery
causes of B. H. Pullin, SC. vs. H B. Pullin, &c.
and Campbell d Devier, &c, VS. L Pullins ex-
ecutor, &C., the undersigned, Commissioners
merely Inc appointed for the purpose, will, on the
TN day OF April 1871, on the premises at Nc
DoWeil, offer for sale at public auction, to the
highest and best bidder the valuable real estate
OF which Lotus Pullin died seized consisting
OF 4o0 and QUO acres, lying on the Sounding
hnoo; 5427 acres, lying on Jack Mountain ada
cent to the Sounding Knob lands and 1854
acres, FOODS and II poles lying on Crab run, in
which is contained the Home place. on which
the said Lotus Pullin resided at the time of his
death
The Sounding Knob and Jack Mountain lands
are excellent grazing and ranging lands, easy of
access, Weli-watered, and present great induce
ments to persons engaged in the grazing or rang
ing of cattle.
The Crab-run lands are located in an excellent
nelghborhood, are valuable and productive ad-
joining the village of Mcdowell, lying on both
sides OF the Staunton and Parkersburg turnpike
road and nine miles East from Montery the
county-seat Of Highland.
Said lands will be sold in parcels, and upon
the following terms:
A sufficient sum in cash to pay the costs of
suit and sale, and the residue in four equal paw
ments of one, two, three ana four years with in
terest from the day of sale, the purchaser or
purchasers to execute bonds with good personal
security for the deferred payments, and the title
to be retained as ultimate security.
j. W. MYERS,
L. II. STEPHENSON, Com RS.
G. PINCKNEY JONES,
Darch15-4w-Rockingha ham Register copy and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21

EIALDA BElE LAMB FUR SALE.-In
pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, rendered in the cause of Nc
Comb VS. Thomas A. Turk and others at the last
lyme J term, will proceed on the premises, on
at public sale to the highest bidder, the tract of
land on which said Thomas A. Turk resides, sit
uated in said county on Meadow Run, about 7
miles from Staunton, containing about 2514 acres
farms of the county, has on it brick mansion
house, Swisher barn, and good improvements
generally. It's seldom that such an estate is
put up at auction. Sale to commence at eleven
o. clock, A. NJ.
Terms-Costs of sale and suit in hand, balance
in equal instalments at six, eighteen, thirty and
forty-two months, bearing interest, purchaser to
give bonds with sufficient personal security, and
title to be retained as ultimate security
NICHO. K. TROUT,
fe21-tds Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21
auction Sales.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAL.
u liable Merchant Mill, Dwelling
II II N u Oh w NJ 4 u
NORTH RIVER.

HOUSE AND SA W-MILL ON
NORTH RIVER.
By yiStue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Anguish, rendered on the 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1870. in the case of Thomas 2. Crawford vs.
the administrator and heirs of Alanson Harms;
decd the undersigned, who were appointed
Commissioners for that purpose by said decree,
will, on FRIDAY, MARCH 9TH, 1871, at II
O'clock on the premises proceed TO sell the real
property in said decree mentioned, at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder. The property con-
sists of 40 acres of land, lying on the South
side of North River, in the county of Augusta,
being the same land which the said Alanson
Harris bought of Thomas p. Crawford and
which Harris resided for some years before his
death.
There is on this property large and valuable
Merchant Mill, and, also, a Saw Mill, and spa
cious and excellent framed dwelling house and
out-buildings-all in good order. The soil is
good, and an orchard of selected fruit has been
set out near the dwelling. This property is we'll
situated in desirable neighborhood, and the
Mill has extensive custom.
The terms prescribed by the decree are costs
of suit and sale ESTIMATED at $500 to $400) in
hand, and the residue in four equal annual in
stallments with interest from day of sale
Bonds and approved security will be required of
the purchaser for the deferred installments, and
title retained as ultimate security.
ALEX. II. II. STUART,
fob21-tdS X. TURK. commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21
NeeC Advertisements.
VIRGINIA.
Y to witt:

10 VIII: J In the Clerks Office of the
Supreme Court of Appeals
OF Virginia, at the Court
house of Augusta County at
Staunton, on the Doth day of
March, 1871.
james w. Crawford and Frank
w. 1Ouhg,........ ...... A ppellants,
George Craun and Joseph H. Craun, Exec
utors of John Craun, Senr. decd, Matthias :
n Kersh, Thornton G. Stout, John J. Cupp, s
Robert G. Bickle, John Reed, n K Trout 3
George Poage, Robert Linn, Benjamin We'll z
Ter and Catharine his wife, Benjamin We'll g
Ter, Jr., Adam Sheets, M. II. McCue and !"
otnSrs '.;.:...' ....:..;.
The object of this suit is to review and reverse
decree of the Circuit Court of Rockingham
county, pronounced by the Judge of said Court
IN vacation, on the 18th day of June, 1868, in q
certain Original and Gross suit then therein de-
pending, in which Original suit John Craun,
SENIORS, executors, Matthias M. Kersh Thornton
IT, Stout and others were Plaintiffs, and Benia-
min Weller and Catharine his wife, Hugh w.
Shelley and others were defendants, and in which
Cross-sult SAD Benjamin Weller was Plaintiff,
and James w. Crawford, F. NJ Young. John
Craun, seniors, executors and others were De-
PENDANTS.
The Appellees, George Poage, Robert Linn,
bepJamln Weller, end Catharine his wife, Ben
jamin WelleEJr., Adam Sheets and NJ. e. Nc
Cue, not having entered their appearance in this
Court, and it appearing by affidavit filed. that
they are non-residents of this Commonwealth.
they, the SAID George Poage, Robert Linn Ben
jamin Weller, Jr., Adam Sheets and NJ. H. Nc
Cue are severally required to appear here with
IN one month after due publication hereof and
do whatever may be necessary to protect their
interest in this suit, and that this Order he pub
lished once a week for four successive weeks in
some newspaper published in the town of Staun-
ton, and posted at the front door of the Court
house of Augusta county, on the first day of the
next county court thereof
Teste,
JOHN PARIS, Clerk S. G. of A.
BALDWIN & COCHRAN, D. q.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21

r. u. Beckley, colored, of Alexandra. has
been appointed Assistant Assessor of Internal
Revenue for Spotsylvania, Louisa and Orange
counties, vice G. Alexander Baker, white Rad
ical, removed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21
DUBLIC SALE OF Personal Prop

u 1T 1--At inc residence Of my father, 3.
f. Hail nan, near Baylor's Mill, Augusta coun-
ty, will, on Thursday, March SOtn, sell all my
personal property, Horses, Fat Cattle. Stock
Cattle Sheep, Hogs, Farming Implements,
Wagons, Harness, Grain Drill, Reaper and
Mower, Household and Kitchen Furniture;-
about 20 bushels Ramdsdelrs Norway Oats.
Property all in good condition and nearly
new. Terms accommodating.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock;
mar14-t1s ]. l.. MAILMAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21

It has been noted as a curious chronological
fact that Lent, which commenced this year on
Washington birthday, will end on the ami
versary Of Lees surrender.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21

The Lynchburg Virginian expresses the O.
pinion that the prospects of Virginia are bet-
ter now than they have been at any time since
the war, and believes that the old State will.
ere long, rise from her ashes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21

1t is said that Sumner has told member of
the House that the ssins for which Andrew
johnson was impeached were white as snow
compared with those which Grant has commit
ted"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21

Mr.. A. Fl. Perry, of Vermont, who has re,
Gently been appointed general Superintendent
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Compa
ny, took charge on Thursday last. Genera
Wickham, In his order to the various officers
of the road, announced this change, and In
structed them to respect and obey Mr.. Perry
in accordance with his Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21
TEVKsE BEST HOOKS for VIRGINIA
Il CHILDREN.
THE CHEAPEST BOOKS FOR VIRGINIA
SCHOOLS.

Il SEE kASESENs
THE CHEAPEST BOOKS FOR VIRGINIA
SCHOOLS.
The Select Series
adopted by the
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
for use in the
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF VIRGINIA
embracing
MCGUFFEY'S SPELLER AND READERS.
by Rev. DR., W. e. McGuffey of the University
OF Virginia, aaa use IN nearly all the schools OF
the State, and approved by all good teachers.
DAVIES ARITHMETICS-
by Prof Charles DavieS--in use in more than
three-fourths of the schools of Virginia-and
the standard text books on the subject
GUYOTS BIOGRAPHIES
with Hotchkiss' Geography of Virginia) by
Prof A. Guyot OF Princeton, formerly of s. c.
the most eminent geographer now living-rap-
idly coming into use in all the best schools in
the State. Considered in respect to cheapness,
quantity and quality of matter, durability OF
binding, style OF illustration, excellence and &C.
curacy Of maps and general adaptability to the
wants OF the school room, / respectfully repre-
in our public schools
These books can be had, in any quantity from
the repositories in Staunton, (whence all the
surrounding counties are to be supplied) at Hun
ter & Co.'S, and Bell & Cos book stores, at the
extremely low prices fixed by the Board of Edu-
cation. HARVEY'S GRAMMARS are at the
same book stores
will cheerfully furnish information concern
ing the SELECT SERIES and ask public school
officers to examine these text-booksEof approved
eercellemce- before they decide what books shall
be used in their schools for the next 81 years.
JED. HQTCHKISS, General Agent,
lnarZl StauntOn, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21

The great convention Of railroad ticket a.
gents of the United States sits in Savannah on
the 18th OF March. Every railroad of any
great length will befepresented in making an
adjustment of through and way rates of freight.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21

The Touring and saw mill Of s. D. Sprinkle,
near Marion, Va, was destroyed by fire last
week, with large amount of grain and lum-
Der. Loss, $4,000. The cabinet shop of Levi
Brown, adjoining, was also destroyed. Loss,
$4,000. No.insurance on any Of the proper
kr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21

TEVO Spotswood Padgett and Elizabeth his
l. wife, and A. L. Wagner and all creditors
OF said Spotswood Padgett holding liens upon
his lands
Take notice, That in pursuance of a decree of
the county court for the county of Augusta, rem
dered on the Oath day of January, 1871, in a
cause therein pending on the Chancery side
thereof, IN which John Layman is Plaintiff. and
SpotswoOd Padgett and Elizabeth his wife and
A l.. Wagner are Defendants, l shall, as Com
| missioner in Chancery for said Court. proceed
as directed by said Decree on FRIDAY THE 18th
| DAY OF APRIL, 1871 at my office in the town of
Staunton to ascertain and state
1st, The annual and fee simple value of all the
Real Estate owned by the Defendants, in this
County, subject to the lien of the Plaintiff $
Judgment in the bill land proceedings mentioned.
lnd, Al unsatlshed liens upon such real es-
tate with their respective priorties together with
such matters as may be deemed pertinent by me
or required by any of The parties to be stated
and at such time and place all lien creditors of
said SpOtswood Padget are required to file evil
dence OF their claims.
Given under my hand this 18th day of March.
1871 G. NJ HARRISON. '''
marZl-4t Commissioner
yEv0 William j. Warden Guardian of Mary
Il W arden infant child Of Jacob B. Warden
dec q, and to all others whom it may concern
Take notice, that have duly qualified as guar
dian OF said Mary Warden in the county of
Butte and State of California, where said child
now resides, and shall on the first day of the
next June term of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, move said Court for leave to withdraw
said child's share of the proceeds of certain real
estate situated in the town of Stanton, recently
sold under decree rendered bys aid Court. in the
cause of Warden's Guardian VS.. Posey and wife
and ais, pending in said court, and remove the
same to the said county of Butte in said State of
California. LEWIS POSEY
Guardian of Mary Warden.
mar21-4t
{ SH4EHszA'S OFFICE County Court of Au-
" gusta county-ESTRAY STEER.-Taken
up by Adam Me Manaway, on his land near Teb-
anon Springs in said county the 18th day of
September 1870, of the following description, to
wit:
A steer of pale red color, crop off each ear, no
brand, supposed to be two years old and apprais-
ed at Sl5. by James Cross and Daniel Long, be-
fore John s. Guy, j. p
Extract-teste,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT Clerk.
march21-1t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21
g OaMEssEONNRS, SAFE OF REa1

y ESTATE.-By virtue of decree rendered
ID ID, the case OF Craun's Executors VS.. Benjamin
premises, on Thursday, the 18th day of April,
1871, that property situated on the Valley Turn
pike, between Middle River and Mt. Sidney,
known as the lanyard property. Said property
contains about IA acres of excellent land with q
comfortable dwelling and other improvements.
Ierms-So much in hand as will pay the
costs OF sale; and the remainder in three equal
and three years from date of sale. with interest
from said date-the purchaser giving bond with
approved personal security, and the title retain
ed as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER. Jr..
ALEX. FL. FULTZ, Com'rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF HSEAE.
" ESTATE.-By virtue of decree rendered
at the November term, $780, of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, in the case of Huff vs. Huff 5
administrator, &c. will proceed to sell at pub
lie auction on the premises, on SATURDAY,
THE 18th DAY OF MARCH, 1871. the tract
of land of which Francis 4. Huff, died seized
and possessed, lying about three miles w est of
the town of Stanton on the Parkers0urg road
containing about 73 acres, 3 rOods and q poles,
subject, however, to the widows dover which
has been assigned to her by metes and bounds
This is a valuable tract Of land Of which about
fifteen acres are finely timbered. It has on it
two comfortable log houses-one on the dover
portion, and one on the residue. The whole tract
is in high state of cultivation. Any one want
ing desirable home at q convenient distance
from the town, will do well to attend the SALE
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough in cash to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue in three
| equal annual payments, from date of sale, bonds
being given with approved personal security
bearing interest from date of SALE for the de-
ferred payments, and title retained as ultimate
security. G. NJ. HARRISON,
feb28 IDS Commissioner
NOMRaESSEONEEs'S SALE OF LAND.
" By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, rendered at the November
| term, 1870, in the suit of G. M. Cochran vs. J.
M McCue and ais, will, on SATURDAY. the
25th day of March, 1871, sell at public auction
tanning 200 acres and 26 poles situated near
the old Millers Iron Works property between
the Harrlsonburg and Warm Springs Turnpike
and the Iron works road adjoining the lands of
r. Fl. Dudley r. Turk and others. This land
is of excellent quality, in good condition, and
with comfortable improvements upon it.
TERMS Enough cash in hand to pay costs
of suit and sale; the residue in four equal an
nual payments, the purchaser executing his
bonds with good personal security, bearing inter-
est from the day of sale for the deferred pay
ments and the title retained as ultimate security
JOHN B. BALD WIN
foh0 S-t6
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21
1877 Spring TRADE1S7f.

CROQUET-
Complete sets from So to $50 per set.
BASE BALLS
all the different kinds at reduced prices
FISHING TACKLE
of every description.
TRAVELLING BAGS
for ladies and gentlemen.
FOREIGN FANCY GOODS.
GUNS AND PISTOLS OF ALL KINDS
AND PRICES.
A III III NITION,
SPORTSMEN'S GOODS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-21

Goods shipped to any part of the country per
express. The same careful attention given to
orders by mail as to personal purchases. Prices
for our goods based on gold at par.
POu LIN \. b I, TIL Bile 81 CO.,
mar2I-l2m