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

The Richmond Enquirer says there is
growing indisposition on the part OF mankind
to hear long speeches. SIN fact, the orator,
out of the pulpit, ezerts in this day little in
Huence on the affairs Of the world. Men have
no time now to listen to curls or c!ap-trap ;
they demand IDEAS expressed in few words. =
The Enquirer says that the same feeling with
regard to newspaper articles, prevails more and
more, every day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

The murderer of Benjamin Nathan is said
to have been discovered and tracked by Allan
Pinkerton, the noted detective. His name is
William Forester, and the detective followed
him as far as Scotland He is still within the
limits of the British Islands, and his capture
is deemed certain 1t is now about three weeks
more than year since this terrible murder
was committed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
JUDICIAL SALE or VALUABLE

EUDECEAE. SALE OF VALUABLE
81 LANDS IN GREENBRIER COUNTY.
W. VA.-2,I5s acres.-Pursuant to de-
cree of the circuit court OF Greenbrler county.
rendered at the April term, 1871, in the two
chancery snits therein pending. of Wyatts ex-
ecutor and ais. VS.. Cradles administrator and
ais, and Sennett and wife in the same are de-
PENDANTS, the undersigned commissioners ap-
pointed for the purpose by said decree, will pro-
coed to sell at public auction to the highest bid
der, upon the premises. on SATURDAY, THE
18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1871, all the lands
in said county, of which Richard X. Cralle died
seized and possessed. These lands lie in that
part of Greenbrier county known as Walkers
Meadows joining the lands of w H. McFar-
land and others, and containing 2, 1853 acres-of
this 800 acres have been assigned to Mrs E.
Cralle, for her dover and will be sold subject to
her life estate therein. 1851 acres being the one
twelfth part of that portion of said land called
the Buster tract will be sold as required by said
decree, separate and apart from the rest and the
residue will be sold together or in parcels, as
may be deemed best on the day of sale.
Terms of sale.-Purchasers will be required
to pay enough cash in hand to pay the costs of
these suits, and the expenses of sale, and to re-
imburse the purchasers at the former SALE their
cash payments. For the balance a credit of 6.
II, and Is months will be given-bonds being
executed with approved security and the title
retained until all the purchase money is paid
ALEX F. MATTE VS.,
SAMUEL PRICE,
j. W. DAVIS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

THE SULTAN AND THE PoPE.-Who would
have believed few years ago, that the Com
mander of the Faithful would be a Defender OF
the Faith as received at Rome? Yet the Sui
tan of Turkey has actually suppressed Con-
stantinople newspaper for daring to speak an
kindly of the Pope. That the successor OF
Amurath, Solyman and Mustapha should stand
I'D for the dignity of the head of the Roman
Catholic Church is certainly one of the mar
Yels Of the age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

END OF THE PERSIAN FAMINE. kilograms
from Persia announce that the famine in that
country is over. Provisions, however, are still
held at ezorbitant rates by the spectators. 1t
is a source of great relief, nevertheless, to all
who have read with painful interest the ac-
counts of the great tribulation among the Per-
sian poor that it is at length practically at an
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
E1xECUTOR,s SALE LAND-B

~ direction of the last will of John Lofts,
deceased, will offer at public sale on the prem
ises, on Friday, the LIST day of September next
possessed. Said land lies in Augusta county.
near five miles South of Middlebrook, adjoining
the lands of Capt. w. G. McKenny and Others
has upon it house and other out-buildngs, a
good spring and orchard, and contains 40 acres
Terms at SALE
Creditors of the said estate must present their
claims within sixty days properly proven
One COW, and a quantity of Household prop
erty will be sold at the same time and place.
Sale at IL O'Clock, A NJ
JAMES H. CALLISON.
Ex'or of John Lofts, Senr, decd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

The fact that the Radicals were defeated in
the recent election 10 Charleston, S. c., though
the negroes constitute a considerable majority
of the voters, show that many of the colored
voters are beginning to appreciate the fact that
it is to their interest to vote with the Conser-
vative party. We hope the next election in
this State will furnish another illustration of
this fact.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
The Fall Elections.

The election in Kentucky took place ye8ter-
day. On the first Tuesday in September YER
mont and California will elect Governor and
Legislature. Maine will hold general cleo
ton On the second Monday Of the same month.
Next come the October elections in the States
Of PENNSYLVANIA, Ohio, Indiana, and lowa-all
voting on the second Tuesday of that month.
These elections will have decided effect upon
the national campaign in 70.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
GAZE or REAL ESTATE in Allegba

GAZE OF REAL ESTATE in Allegha-
y ny county.-As commissioners, under de-
rendered at its August term, 1870, we shall, in
front of the rt-house, at Covington, Virgin
la, Monday, August 21st, 1S71SCourt- day
at II o'clock, NJ, proceed to sell by public auc-
tate of w. W. Paxton, deceased, subject, how
ever, to the widows dover, which has been as
signed to her. The land, now occupied by John
L. Taylor, Esq, is situated in the Rich Patch
and is composed of several continuous tracts, ag-
gregating about APO acres-perhaps more.
Terms-A sufficiency in cash to pay the costs
of suit and the expenses of sale, and, as to the
residue, upon a credit of one, two and three
years, in equal installments, the purchaser CIV
ing bonds with good personal security, and title
retained until the purchase money is paid
J. Fl. FL. FIGGAT, co,,,,.,
r. l.. PARRISH, Oohl IS
Cnuinot Va .Inlu1S=4W
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
Life at the Big Bend Tunnel.

It is reported here that negro was shot and
seriously wounded in quarrel with another
last Saturday, at the Tunnel. The shooter had
absconded.
Another negro named Frank Eckles was shot
on Sunday afternoon, by Mr., VIM. Z. Ridge
way the proprietor of a grocery at the east end
of the Tunnel The negro claimed five cents
of the proprietor which the latter denied him
as not Justly DUE An alteration ensued in
which Rdgeway under threat of taking his
life shot the negro in self-defence The ball
entered Eckles' right temple and came out
through the neighboring parietal bone, leaving
the wounded man in critical condition
Great excitement prevails amongst the negroes
and threats are freely made to take Mr. Ridge
way S life.-Monroe Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

Capt David e. Todd, formerly Of Lexing-
ton, KY, brother of Mrs Abraham Lincoln,
died at Huntsville, Alabama, on Sunday week,
of consumption. The deceased was an officer
of the Confederate army during the war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

Il county:-As executors of Charles e. Oil
yer, deceased, and by the authority of his will,
we will, on the 22nd day of August, 1871, offer
for sale at public auction upon the premises, the
This land is situated about three miles from Big
Lick, in Roanoke county, adjoining the lands of
d; S. Read, james MEG. Kent and others, con-
tanning 40l acres, and is very valuable being
well adapted to grass and all the grains grown
in this climate. 1t is of easy access, with good
road to the Big Lick depot of the Atlantic, Mis-
sissippi and Ohio Railroad The Land will be
shown by either of us. The terms will be lber-
al and made known on the day of SALE so as to
suit the views and wishes of those desiring to
purchase.
WILLIAM WATTS.
THOMAS LEWIS,
or11-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

Hon. Eugene Wilson, ez-Congressman from
Minnesota, is prominently mentioned as the
Democratic candidate for the Governorship of
that State. Mr. Wilson is Virginian, and a
gentleman of fine powers and attainments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

ACCIDENT Edward Tankesly, gen.
tleman residing near Lisbon, in Bedford coun-
ty, met with shocking accident in that vicin-
ity, one day last week. He was feeding a
Threshing Machine, when one hand was acct
dentally caught by the cylinder and badly
crushed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

A Valuable Farm for Satellite I'M
N designed will sell at public sale on iSat-
wa'dag the 26th day Of August, the farm which
belonged to Philip link, decd. It contains two
hundred and four acres-eghty-four acres tim
Der, 120 cleared, with acres in meadow. 1t
has never-failing spring of excellent water,
and two large orchards of fine fruit 1t lies five
miles South of Greenville and two miles East of
Midway, adjoining the lands of John Brown,
David Fawber and Others The undersigned
will be on the premises the day before the
sale and will show it to persons wishing to ex-
anime it. The title is indisputable
Terms made known on the day Of sale
A. j. link,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

At a meeting of the Piedmont Agricultural
Society held at Culpeper G. H. on Monday
of last week Ito fill the vacancy occasioned by
the resignation Of Ex-Gov. VIM. Smith, Gen.
Jas. L. Kemper, of Madison county, was cleo
ted President of the Society.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

The people of Texas do not vote at the com
inc election upon the question of dividing the
State. The act directing vote to be taken
upon the subject of division did not pass the
State Senate. The report which has gone the
rounds of the Northern press was started by
misinformed Radical editor in Texas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
NOR sALE-Land Near staunfon.-

Il By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, in cause of Moons admir-
VS.. Moons widow, &C., rendered on the 26th day
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
ing B. Moons land. No Containing
and roods No. containing 20 acres, 81.
and 10 poles, and No. 5 contaniS 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 Ii o'clock, A. NJ
julyll-td. \ \. < <: F ECU comr's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
TNEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL.

CUCKOO, LOUISA CO., VA
The 9th session of this school commences 18th
September next, and ends 18th June following
TERMS:
Board with extras & tuition in Eng. $4,000
French and Latin each .......... 10 90
Music with use of Piano ...................... 5000
For circulars, with particulars address
DIR. 2. B. PENDLETON
iuly25-Sts Cuckoo Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

HORRIBLE CRIME.-In Baltimore last week,
Susan Kelley gave birth to child and burnt it
to death in stove. She freely confessed the
crime, offering as an excuse that her husband
had left her and married another woman. She
says that about 10 clock on Wednesday morn
ing she gave birth to female child, and that
she placed it 10 the stove about o'clock at
night; later in the night, finding the child was
not dead, she placed in the stove more wood,
with rags saturated with coal oil, and lighted
the fire with match
The Governor of West Virginia has APP
pointed J. NJ. Bennett General J. j. Jackson
and A. w. Campbell, commissioners to II eat
with Virginia on the subject of the latter's
debt and West Virginia liability for a portion
of it,
Revelations that are being made in New
Hampshire by the Democratic Legislature
show that the Radicals in that State have kept
power for years by the most corrupt usages on
the baot-boxes and registry list
The returns as far as given Sc EN- to indicate
that majority voted against calling Con-
vention to amend the State Constitution Of
North Carolina.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
GALE OF VALUABLE LAND IN
HIGHLAND GzsINTY.=Rv virtue

of decree of Highland Circuit Court rendered
at its May Term 1871, in the Chancery cause of
j. & G. Ruleman, for, &C., VS.. Henry w. Will
son, | will on Saturday. the 1911 day Of august,
public auction to the highest bidder certain
tract of land, lying on the Cow pasture river in
said county and containing III acres, l rood and
Is poles, being the same land on which the said
from the Plaintiff. The land produces finely and
there is good dwelling house on it,
TERMS.-Cash in hand to pay the costs OF
sale and suit, and the balance in three equal an
of sale; bonds with good security to be executed
by the purchasers for the unpaid purchase mon
ely and the title to be retained as ultimate secu-
rity. j. l.. SHU MATE,
July 11-4ts Sheriff and Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

Two factions of the Radical party are con-
tending for supremacy in Louisiana. One is
led by Gov Yarmouth, white; the other by
Lieutenant Governor Dunn, colored
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
Schools.
y1NayERsaTY OF yERGENgA

. n u =
Z session of this Institution commences on
October 1st, and continues, without intermission,
till the Thursday preceding July 4th.
1t embraces thorough instruction in Litera-
ture and Science and in the professions of Law,
Medicine and Engineering.
The expenses of the Student, exclusive. of
Tert Books, Clothing and Pocket Money, amount
to from 1866 to $685.. per session of nine months,
of which sum from 1920 to $3.50 is payable ON ad-
mission For Catalogues address,
CHARLES S. VENABLE
Chairman OF Faculty,
ai-taS5 p O. University of Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
4 EsELE. SCHOOL.

a 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.O0
School Library Fund ...................... 49,. 200
For full circular, address
G. j. KEMPER,
Cuckoo,
iuly25-2mos Louisa CO. Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

COMMISSIONERS SALE of valuable
u landry virtue of a decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, rendered 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,
on FRIDAY, THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST,
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
upon which his widow resides.
This is of the best farms in Augusta coun-
ty-the land of excellent quality, well enclosed,
and in fine state of cultivation 1t has UPON it
q fine brick mansion house, a good barn and all
other necessary out-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. Nj. COCHRAN, Jr.,
iulVlS-5t Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

A man and his wife, in Cecil County, Nd,
whilst in the house. were struck by lightning
during storm on Saturday week, and both in
stantly killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

The Norfolk Virginian understands that the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company has
secured the charter for road from Petersburg
to Greensboro N. Q.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
WILLIAM WATTS.
THOMAS LEWIS,
NOMMISsIONERS, SALE OF VALE

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAL
" UABLE REAL ESTATE.-By virtue
OF decree entered at the June term, 1871, by
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, in the
Chancery causes of Stout and ais VS.. Robertson's
admir- and ais, Anderson VS.. Robertson's adm r,
Crawford, surviving, &c, VS. Robertsons ad-
ministrator and Turk VS. Robertson, &c, heard
together, the undersigned commissioners will, on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER THE It'll, 1871,
offer for sale at public auction on the premises
that valuable tract of land on which the late
Colonel George q. Robertson resided in his life
time, containing about 4773 acres, situated in
the county OF Augusta about y miles n. E. of
StauEtOn on the road leading from Waynesbo-
rough to New Hope, and about 2 miles from the
latter village, adjoining the lands of Adam Shu-
ey, Isaac Coffman, Alex'r Kerr and others.
The said land is of frst-Tate quality has been
well-farmed, is well watered, and has on it about
60 acres of the finest MEADOW in the county.
1t is located in good neighborhood, convenient
to churches, schools, mills and post Offices and
is altogether one of the most valuable farms that
has ever been offered for sale. The said farm
will be sold as whole or in parcels to suit pur-
chasers, according to survey and pats which
will be exhibited on the day of SALE
The improvements consist of a large and COM
Portable daoett5aag house, barn, stables granary
and other out-buildings
Terms-As much cash in hand as Will pay the
costs of sale, the balance on q credit of one two,
three and four years, with interest from the day
of sale, the purchaser to give bonds with APP
proved personal security for the deferred pay
ments, and the title to be retail ed as ultimate Sc
eurity. GEO NJ. COCHRAN, Jr,
n. K. TROUT,
MARSHALL HANGER
P+ NO,,vo;e ~x,o~ 81
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NeaU Advertisements.
AUCTION Safes.
RuRLIC SALE NEASMaIr. Farm

EEUBLIC SALE OF a SMALL Farm.
u On Thursday the 18th day of August, 1871,
at IL o'clock l will offer at public sale my farm
lying near Christians creek. adjoining the lands
OF Geo. Bateman, A. ID. Wrenn and ott ers, con-
tanning $50 acres.
TERMs.-One thousand dollars in hand or so
arranged as to be paid in a short time; for the
residue the purchaser can have the most liberal
terms.
aupl-3ts n G VOTING
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
COMMISSIONERS NOTECE.-In pur

OMMaSSGON Frs NOTECE.--In pur-
y suance of decree of the County Court of
Augusta, rendered May 23 1871, in the case of
Walker DC. VS.. Wonderlck's Executor and
ais, shall proceed at my office IN Staunton, on
Saturday, the 9th Of September mert to take an
account showing:
1st, The amount of the estate real and per
sonal, of which Daniel Wonderlick died seized
and possessed. and
2nd The dealings of John Joseph Wonder.
lick, Executor, with the estate OF his testator.
JOS. A. WADDELL Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

DUBLHC SALE will sell, at public
Z sale. on Saturday, the 9th day OF June,
1871, at Churchville, the following property, to
wit:
horse, 1 two-horse wagon and harness, car
riage, farming Implements and some household
and kitchen furniture.
All persons knowing themselves indebted will
come forward and settle up by the day of sale !;
and those holding claims against the estate will
present them, properly authenticated, for settle
ment. Terms made known on day of sale
J. A. WILSON, admir-
may3O-tds of VIM. II. Bell decd
~ The above sale is postponed till Saturday,
the 10Th day of August.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
JAhEIo DUMUAIsDN EN-, Jr,
iulIS-tds Commissioner.


u land in Highland County, Va.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of
Highland county, rendered at its May term,
1871, in the Chancery causes of Henry j. Sho-
mo and others VS.. Edgar Campbell, and Albert
Jordan, for, &c VS.. said Campbell the under
signed, commissioners therein named for the
purpose, will, on
SATURDAY. AUGUST 18TH, 1871,
offer for SALE at public auction, in front of the
Courthouse of said county, a certain tract of
land containing 23l acres, or so much there
of as will pay $5,7OO
Said land lies on the headwaters of Jackson's
river in said county, and is the same land on
which the said Edgar Campbell now resides
There is fine brick dwelling house on the land,
with suitable out buildings to make it COM
pietely comfortable home. The land is unex-
celled for its grass-producing qualities and pre-
sents great inducements for profitable invest
1nent or a permanent home.
Terms-Costs of suit and sale cash, and the
residue in four equal annual payments from the
day of sale, the credit instalments to bear inter-
est from the day of sale; bonds with good per-
sonal security required for the deferred pay
ments and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. /. Fl: STEPHENSON,
{. PINCKNEY JONES,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

au8-tf JAMES Fl. BLACKLEY.
VXTASEaEN saTON 81 LEE University.
w LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA.
The next session of this Institution will COM
mence on the 3rd Thursday (2lst) of September.
1871, and continue without intermisson until the
fourth Thursday in June, 1872.
The instruction embraces thorough Classical
LaterG7y and Scientific courses, together with the
Professional departments of Loao and Engineer
ing.
The entire expenses for the session of months
need not exceed $500 or $685. according to the
price of Board. Arrangements are also made
for messing, by which students may reduce their
expenses to $3.50 per session.
For further information address
G. w. @. LEE, President
WILLIAM DOLD
auS-taS5 Clerk of Faculty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

EAUBLEC SALE OF 20 ACRES OF
Z LAND.-In obedience to q decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, will as com
missioner. on MONDAY, THE 18th DAY OF
AUGUST, at the front door of the Courthouse
of the County of Augusta at II O clock, offer at
public sale
"a ACRES
of land, now in tho possession of William Tan
HERSHEY lying near Christian creek, and adioin-
ing the lands of Geo. Bateman, David Rives and
others, on which there are two small tenements
TERMs.-So much as will be necessary to pay
expenses of sale will be required in cash. on the
residue a credit of one two and three years will
be given-the purchaser giving bonds with ap-
proved personal security, with interest from sala
and retaining the title as ultimate security until
the purchase money is all paid
DAVID s. YOUNG,
Jul25-5tS Commissioners