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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

GooD.-lt is said, says az exchange, that
the latest fashion in engagements is to give no
ring or presents Of any kind to the lady, and
the wedding to be quiet and plain, only the
relatives being present, and the brides dress
very plain and simple. It is quite time that a
reaction should take place from the prevailing
extravaganza of fashionable weddings. At the
rate things have been going on, it is fast becom
ing impossible for any one bat a millionaire to
marry. Couples, without dollar to begin
housekeeping with, are set out with silver ser
vices, gold and jewelry, by the mistaken prod
igality of friends, while the kitchen is bare of
Indispensable utensils There is usually a
woeful falling off from this brilliant beginning.
1t is quite time for young folks to set out at the
other end of married life, and set out with a
programme they can carry out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

SOMETHING TO BE PROUD Owe this
morning saw letter addressed to the Proprie-
tor of the Lee Gallery and written by the wife
of cur great Chieftain Gen. R. E. Lee, thank
ing Mr.. Davies for copies Of card pictures OF
the lamented chief In this letter Mrs Lee
pronoupces the pictures of the General from
this gallery the finest she has ever seen, and
says the bare sight of such accurate likenesses
afforded her great pleasure. y We make this
announcement with peculiar pleasure, for we
know that it will be source of qualification to
the people of the South to be assured that
there is picture of the great Hero, whose
name will ever live in history, which has re-
ceived the endorsement Of the estimable con-
sort.-Ricl. Neius, Non. LIST, 1870.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18
Holden wants an Emperor.

Rev. J. B Smith, Northern man by birth,
who has lived 10 North Carolina since 1867,
having charge of the female school for the ed
ucation of colored teachers, was examined on
the 18th of February before the Outrage Com
mittee OF Congress- His testimony greatly dis
gruntled the Radicals In describing CONVEX
~ation with Governor Holden, be thus con-
cludes: We'll, then, he (Holden) went on to
say that for bis own part, in his opinion, Gen.
Grant eoould hold the Government Of the UNI
ted States, no matter aohat the election ,cas IN
1872; that he desired him to be Emperor, and
has son to succeed him as Emperor.
The above is contained iu the published re-
port of the committee. Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18
Mnnn ACRES.--VALUA LANDS
NUUl FOR SALE living ON both sides of
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE

undersigned hereby offers for sale. on ac-
comm dating terms a number of desirable lots
varying in size from one to four acres near to
and west ofthe corporation line and north of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. A number of
them fronts what is known as the Old Middle
brook road which departs from the Parkersburg
turnpike near the corporation line and leads by
Pipers brickyard to my residence.
Streets and alleys have been land off as will
appear from an inspection of plat of the lots at
the law Office of Messrs. Smith q Elder. Those
desiring either building or pasture lots would do
well to look at them.
Apply to Stuart, Lilley & Co., Real Estate
Agents or to the undersigned
VIM. j. SHUMATE.
may3-tf Vindicator copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

WHITEWAsHING TREES. -Don't whitewash
the bark upon the bodies of fruit and orna-
mental trees We are at loss to know for
what purposes some persons thus coat the bark
of fruit and shade trees about their premises
With lime, unless it is to make them look nice.
1t certainly does them more harm than good,
as it serves to obstruct the respiratory organs,
and in measure prevents thrifty growth
Should the bark become diseased and rough,
or covered with moss, scrape it thoroughly
with hoe or scraper of some suitable de-
scription after which wash thoroughly with a
strong solution of soap and water. Ii this is
done properly every season, it will prove a
great benefit. by destroying the insects which
prey upon the bark, and otherwise promoting
healthy condition thereof, and increasing the
vigor and vitality of the tree.-Farna Journal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18
Louisiana Endowment.

We are gratifed to learn, as re do from the
: New Orleans Rcayune Of the 9th inst, that
Gen. r. D. Lllley's efforts to secure sufficient
endowment subscription in Louisiana for the
establishment of the Louisiana chair of Mod
ern Languages in Washington-Lee University
at Lexington, Va, is about to be crowned with
success La publishing the list of subscrip-
lions already made, the Pficayuae says. THE
list of subscriptions appended, gives assured
earnest of entire and, as we believe, speedy
sucness I" a s.H.-.l as IeH .l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

The usury laws have been practically aboI-
ished in England and Holland for many years
with marked advantage to the people of those
countries, and this is found to be the case
wherever the foolish practice has been aban-
doned Of fixing by law the price man should
charge for hiring out his property. -No9tolk
Varqinioa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18
Millinery.
UEMPLE OFFASHION-

TEMPLE OF FASHION.-Springs styles
Il for loll-a small but elegant stock of Rib
bons, Flowers, Hats, Frames, &C., which will
take great pleasure in showing to my customers
K. M. KELLEY.
N. B.-A new line of the latest style CHG
mons and curls will be received next week.
maria
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

When it suited the Radical party to degrade
Presidential authority and to- make Congress
the supreme power, it did not hesitate to do
so. The necessities of that party now compel
a change of programme and the aim now is to
make the President monarch over all. One
good turn deserves another. General Grant
helped Congress to hamper Andrew johnson,
to degrade his Office and to make him and it
eypher. In memory of that service he now
calls upon Congress to augment the iPresiden-
tlal powers, to extend his Jurisdiction and to
make him dctator-and ali under the ridicn-
-lous pretence that there are Ku Kiux in the
South. Rich. WHO. 6aa tstf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18
COMMISSIONERS SALE of LAND.


~ By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, rendered on the 18th day OF
November, 1870, in the case of George Greaver
against Robert G. Bickle, &C. the undersigned,
who was appointed special commissioner for
that purpose by said decree, will, on Friday, the
18th day of April, 1871 at IL o. clock, A. NJ, pro-
coed to sell at public auction, ON the premises,
to the highest bidder, tract of one hundred and
ffty-one and one-half acres of land in the bill
and proceedings in said cause mentioned and de-
scrbed - =
Terms of sale.-So much cash in hand as will
pay the costs of suit and sale, including com.
mission. and the residue on a credit Of one.
two and three years, taking from the purchaser
bonds properly stamped, bearing interest from
the date of SALE with good personal security for
the deferred instalments, and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security. until the whole of
the purchase money is paid
This land is located in Augusta county. adj
joining the lands of Jos. T. Mitchell and others
about three miles from Staunton and one mile
South of the Ches. s. o. r. r.
The improvements consist of a. comfortable
dwelling and necessary out houses
MARSHALL HANGER, 81,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

The final orations at the University of Vir-
ginia" will be delivered by Geo. Nelson, of
Culpeper county, and Geo. r. Penn, of Pat
rick county, the former representing the
Washington, and the latter the Jefferson Lit
erary Society. Both are graduates of 'Roa-
noke College"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18
Sale to commence at 81 o. clock, A. NJ.
04L JACOB COINER, Sr !.
Qn11-0tA of


l. of trust executed to me by John s. New
man, dated the LIST day of March, 1853, 1 will
ton on Saturday. the 18th day. of May, 1871, a
house and, lot situated in the town of Waynes-
boro, fronting on the street leading from Bells
Mill to the depot, bounded on the East by the
for railroad purposes, and on the South by the
lot belonging to the estate cf Joseph Brown
Said lot contains an acre of land more or less,
end on it there is a log dwelling and various out
houses. The title is believed to be good but,
acting as trustee, will convey only such title
as is vested in me.
Terms made known on day of sale
j. MARSHALL HANGER.
ap11-tds T,,,e+oo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

HORSE STOLEN. thieves are still at
their nefarious work. On Sunday night last,
a horse was stolen from Mr. Undertake, at
Charlottesville. Horse-stealing seems to be
prevailing as an epidemic in this State at this
time NLa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

SUDDEN DEATH The Hon. Henry NJ Bow
den, member of the Virginia Legislature,
left Norfolk on Tuesday for Richmond, AID
while en- route was seized with hemorrhage of
the lungs and died il few moments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

That man whose first utterance after his e.
lection to the chief magistry was Let US have
peace is now of all others the very man who
is foremost in efforts to rekinde the slumber-
ing fires Of war, and to array section against
section upon this wretched Ku Kux nretence
Rich. Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

The Pittsburg and Connellsville Railroad has
been completed-the last spike has been driv-
en-, and freight and travel are now passing over
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

The "GoAT. THE lecture of VIM. S. Gil
man, in Richmond, on Friday night last, on
the Goat, . is represented by the Richmond
Press TO have been decided success. Mr..
Gilman is a good speaker as we'll as graceful
and fluent writer. We hope he will be invited,
and that he will consent. to favor Staunton
with its delivery here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

The political history of America has already
furnished more than one party name which
stings like an adder all who ever bore it. but
decade will not pass before these will be ma mes
of honor in comparison with the blood stained,
debt-stained prodigy of prohigacy known as
American Radicalism Rich Enoaiyer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

The CIVIL WAR IN FRANCE. The Yer
sailies forces, it would appear from the cable
dispatches, have been repulsed everywhere
around Paris, and the communists have gained
advantages in all the fighting that has taken
place within the past few days. There has
been great destruction of property in the envi-
rons Of Paris. The insurgent losses have been
very heavy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

Jos. Fl. Shorrard. Esq, upon the unanimous
recommendation of the Bar of Frederick, has
been appointed county Judge of that county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18
PENSIONS TO VETERANS OF l8l2-We find
the following Ia the WASHINGTON Globe:

Mr.. Harris, of Virginia, BY unanimous con-
sent introduced a bill (H. B. No. 323) to a.
mend section one of the act granting pensions
to the survivors of the war of 1912, approved
February IA, 1871, by striking out so much OF
said action as excludes from the benefits of the
law those who adhered to the enemies of the
Government which was read first and second
time, and referred to the Committee on Revo-
lutionary Pensions and War of 1912.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18
r AND AT PUBLIC SALE.-J

IL quest of all parties interested, / will, on
saturday, April 22nd, 1871, in front Of the depot
at F1shersvlle, sell at public auction, the tract
of land of which Michael Coner died seized,
known as the Entry tract rf{LA@ % ~
This tract contains 126 acres, and lies on or
near the Railroad, about one mile East of Fish
ersyile, The soil is of fair quality and the land
lies well, and is admirably adapted to fruit.
grass and grain.
further description is unnecessary, rs the
purchaser will examine for himself
Terms accommodating, and will be- made
known on day of sale
ALEX H h STUART
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

ADVERTISING. The great secret of success
in business is in judicious adyertising-at least
those say SO who have tried It and found its
efficacy. Many business men languish through
life In dull monotonous way, scarcely making
both ends of the year meet; they are not sue
eessful, scafcely ever increase their business,
but plod along from year to year, with dusty
goods and unsaeable articles on their shelves
which have outlived the fashions-they man
age to pay house and store rent, and by tight
squeeze keep their heads above water These
men don't advertise. There has been truth
said by some one, which every merchant should
keep posted up in bis counting room, and that
is-never keep an article for sale that is not
worth advertising.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

Books of the select Series McGufey's Spell
Ter and Readers, GUyot's Biographies, Davies
Arihmetics-have been officially adopted by
the School Boards Of Alexandria City and
County, Charles City, Botetourt, Henrico,
Isle of Wight, Lunenburg, Montgomery. Roa-
noke, Rockingham, and Shenandoah Counties,
Virginia, and Harvey or Bullion's Grammars,
Of the same series, have been adopted in some
40 other Counties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18


SALE.-Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit
Court of Pocahontas county, rendered at the
October term, 1870. in the case of James w
Crawford against John S. Crawford's heirs, the,
undersigned special Commissioner therein
appointed, will sell lin tracts to suit purchasers|
at public auction to the highest bidder, in front:
of the Courthouse of Pocahontas county, on
& FRIDAY, the 18th and 10Th of
May, 1871, the lands in the bill and proceedings
In said cause mentioned
These lands consist of several tracts. amount
ing In the aggregate to 2 1858 acres. situated
on the waters of Elk, Williams River and Sto-
ny creek-are among the best grazing lands in
the county, we'll watered, AID the unimproved
portions finely mbered They offer good IN
vestment to stock-raisers and lumber men.
Terms of sale.-Enough cash in hand to pay
costs OF suit and expenses of sale, and for the
balance credit of 6, II and Is months will be
given, the purchaser executing bonds with ap
proved security for the deferred payments and
the title retained until all the purchase money
is paid JOHN M. LiGHTNER.
ap4-6t Commissioners.
Lexington Gazette copy and send bill to this
Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

In the farewell letter of the Virginia Cen
tennlal COMMITTEE to the Centennial Commit
tee of the Select and Common Councils Of
Philadelphia, they say:
Mr.. Chairman, We of the South are mno-
tent Upon you rests the responsibility W.
can only look on and say. God help the r;obt
Your charge is high one. and if your neonle
will only deal by our people as you have bv pS
then 1t will be "a happy day for US and our our
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18
JOHN r. PHARR, Clerk.
ID. II. ROBERTSON and r. L. PARRISH, D. q.
du r. II

VIRGINIA. to wit :-At Rules held in
the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of
Allegheny county, on the first Monday in April
James M. Talbert and James Wylie. Ppffs.
s AGAINST
A. b. Smith, VIM w. Smith, Thomas ]. Smith
Andrew j. Smith. James M smith. Mary
Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Sallie Smith. Henry q
Damron, VIM. L. Damron, Samuel A. Damron
Thos. j. Smith and Ann his wife, who was Ann
Damron, Kitty Damron and Mary K. Damron.
Defendants-In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to subject the lands of
A. II. Smith, VIM. w. Smith, Thomas j. Smith
and A. j. Smith, the same being undivided in
terests in the estate of Elizabeth Smith. decd
and also the lands Of Henry c. Damron, the
same being his interest in the estate of Joseph
Damron, decd, to the payment of judgment
in favor of James NJ Talbert for the benefit of
James Wylie, for the sum of 1856 20, to be dis
charged by the payment of S342 so with interest
from November 9th, 1860 till paid and costs
And it appearing by affidavit that A. 81 Smith
VIM. w. Saith, A. j. Smith and Thomas j.
Smith and Ann his wife, who was Ann Damron
are not residents of this Common wealth. it is or :
dered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication of this order and do
what Is necessary to protect their interest
A cOpy-te ste,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18
Kn-KlnY Bill

The ku-Kiux bill was amended in the SEN
ate and made even more stringent than it was
before as it passed the House A special des-
patch to the Bait. San says:
ut is understood that Attorney General Ak
erman, with the approval Of the President, sug-
gested the new and extraordinary notifications
accepted by the Senate On the final vote the
yeas were 45 and the nays 10. Messrs Hill,
ocnurz' Robertson, Trumbul and Upton voted
with the democrats against If.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

NOTTCE.-In n

~ suance OF decree of the County Court of
Augusta, rendered on the first instant in the
cause of Samuel Coiner us. James W. Patrick.
shall proceed at my office, in Staunton, on
11esdqg the End day Of May mert, to ascertain
LIST, The amounts and priorities of all liens up
James W. Patrick, and the aggregate amount of
said liens. :
End. What real estate is owned by said Pat
rick, It's fee-simple and annual values sc.
All persons having liens upon the lands of
James w. Patrick are hereby required to pro-
duce the same before me, on or before the day,
and at the place mentioned above
an1S-2t HOS A WADDEII.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18

NRAZING LANDS FOR SALE Of
VI fer for sale, privately. about 200 acres of
land, lying on the headwaters of Shos' Fork. in
the county of Highland, five miles above the
Staunton and Parkersburg Turnpike. A portion
of tins Ian is hacked and we'll set in grass, the
remaining portion is well adapted to ranging
There is on this land large quantity, and an
cellent quality of beautiful white pine timber,
and two strong blue sulphur springs. will also
sell part of my blue grass grazing land, which
lies on the Bull Pasture mountain, adjoining the
lands OF j Hoover and others.
Such lands as these are very rarely in market,
and persons desiring to purchase, will do well to
examine them before purchasing elsewhere
Any communication directed to me at Palo Altot
Highland county, Va will be promptly answer
ed, and any information desired will be given.
julyl2-u A. j. JONES
AND FOR SALE will sell, privately,
IL my farm lying on the waters of Naked
Creek, in Augusta county, adjoining the lands of
Cyrus Brown Daniel Craun, and others There
is a comfortable dwelling house. barn, corn crib,
granary, wash-house, stone spring-house, and
fine water in the yard, and three orchards of Sc
lect fruit. / suppose a further description is I'M
necessary, as those wishing to purchase will ex-
anime the land for themselves. There are ISL
acres in the tract. K. A. CURRY.
NVDU FOR SALE, lying on both sides of
Piney River, in the counties of Nelson and AM
herst, 1900 acres cleared, 600 acres of which is
River Bottom. The whole of this land is unsur-
passed for its fertility, producing corn, wheat,
OATS tobacco and grasses large portion of which
is now set in grass. Upon this land, there q
large vein of very rich iron ore, Ia sample of
which can be seen at the Office of Messrs. Echols,
Bell & Catlett Staunton.) This property is wor-
thy the attention of capitalists, seldom such is
found upon the market. The whole of this land
lies in one body, but will be divided into tracts
to suit purchasers.
Terms liberal For further information, adj
dress j. W. Warwick, Warm Springs, Bath Co.,
Va, or D. A. Witt, Lovingston Nelson Co., Va.
j. W. WARWICK,
dec If ID A WITT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18
NOMMisSiONER'S SALE OF REAL

~ ESTATE.-By virtue of decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered in
the case of Bailey VS.. Hemp, will proceed on
ises, to sell at public auction, house and lot
the lot containing two and one-haf acres-situ.
ated in Augusta county, about one-half mile
from Coleytown, adjoining Whistler and Whit
SO much in hand as will pay the costs of suit
and sale, and the remainder in two equal install
ments payable respectively in one and two years
from the date of SALE with interest from said
date, the purchaser giving bond with approved
personal security, and the title retained as ulti-
mate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
aorsDS 4 n.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-04-18
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows.

The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Viz
ginia met n annual sessionin Richmond, on
Wednesday last. A large number Of, repre-
sentatives were present. The Grand Master
made report, which represents the Order to
be in better condition than at any time since
the war. The report states that from June,
1865, to June, 1870. the Order relieved, pecu
Diarily, 4SO widowed families and 1900 sick
and distressed brothers, and has paid to sick
members $22, 642; to widowed families, 3d.
$50; for the education of orphans, $6,lS8;
for burying the dead, $S,038. Total relief,
$46r 649. An order that dispenses suchchar-
tiles, like the ybrsezss gathers fragrance from
the dropping flowers, it refreshes, and uncon-
sciously reaps reward in the performance of
its Offices of kindness which steals DER the
heart like rich perfume to bless and cheer"
On Thursday, the election of officers resulted
in the election of the following: ais
Grand Master, Robert r. Prentis,9 No. rs,
Charlottesville; Deputy Grand, Master, Jas,
b. Blanks, No. s, Petersburg; Grand Warden,
James II. Waters, No. As, Stanton; Grand
Secretary, William j. Riddick, No. IL, Rich
-mond; Grand Treasurer, John ". FERGUSON,
No. - Richmond; Grand Chaplain, Rev. J.
D. Kelley, No l6, Petersburg; Grand Con
ductor, FL. I. Alley, No. 16, Petersburg
Grand Marshal, A. NJ. Tabh, No. 5, Ports
mouth; Grand Guardian, Hugh Smith, No.
7, Richmond Grand Herald, J. B. Walden,
No. .14l, Manchester REPRESENTATIVES to R.
w. Grand Lodge Of the United States:-E
e. Fi,zhugh, Past Deputy Grand Sire, No.
o3, Richmond; Hugh Latham, Past Grand
Master, No. SO. Alexandria.