davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
NommIssEONER,s MOTTO E.-To

II
v John Weller and Margaret his wife, James
P. Byers, Samuel Byers, Nancy Byers, Rob-
ert Byers, Jonathan Slower, and Jane A.
his wife, Mary Byers. Benjamin Weller, Jr,
Isaac Keister and Mary E., his wife, Sarah
E. Byers, Virginia s. Byers, F. Gilkeson,
and n. K. Trout, Trustee.
y ou are hereby notified that on the 18th day
of February 1871, at my office in Staunton, I
shall proceed to execute an Order of Recommit-
tai and additional reference, entered at the No.
vember term, last, of the Circuit Court of u
gusta, in the cause of Weller and wife VS. Byers'
Executrix and others, in Chancery pending,
whereby am directed:
1st, To take and state an account of the trans
actions of the executors of Samuel @. Byers as
such.
End, To state a settlement and distribution of
the estate among the parties entitled, according
to their rights.
3rd, To state an alternate account of the trans
actions of said executors, from which shall be
excluded all items of debit or credit arising from
the land sale made by defendant James P. By
ers, under the second clause of the will.
4sh, To ascertain and report whether said sale
was made for fair and adequate price and up
on reasonable terms and was such as should be
confirmed. And at such time aud place you are
notified to appear.
Given under my hand as Commissioner of said
Court this 18th day of January, 1871
jan24 -4w j. N. HENDREN, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
SALE OF LAND.

v By virtue of decree rendered on the 18th
day of November, 1870, by the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, in the causes Of Wolf VS.. Sha:
ver's heirs, and w off and others VS.. Heffner and
others, viii, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of
February, 1871, proceed, on the premises. to sell
at public auction, the tract of land OF which the
late Solomon Shaver died seized and possessed.
Said tract of land is situated in the county of
Augusta, about two miles North of Mount So
Ion, adjoining the lands of Messrs Miller, Jones,
Bailey. Newman, and Others and contains about
EIGHTY-FIVE ACRES A small portion OF
the land is in timber. the remainder cleared and
has on it a small dwelling house, anG q small or
chs I'd.
Terms of sale-Enough in hand to pay costs
of suit and sale, and the balance in equal install
ments, payable in one, two, and three years.
bearing interest from day of sale to be secured
by bonds with good personal security, and title
to be retained as ultimate security
ALEX. III. FULTZ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

4 LOBBY virtue OF deed of trust from
Michael Kane, dated the l4th day of Septemb Der,
1869, and of record in the Hastings Court for
the town of Staunton the undersigned, trustee
in said deed at the request of the parties secured
therein, will sell at public auction to the highest
bidder in front of the Courthouse, on Saturday,
the 4th Gay of February, 1871 A HOUSE AN u
LOT in the western part of che town of Staun-
ton, in the rear of the 6taunton Female SEMI
nary-it being the lot of ground conveyed to
said Kane by James a. Latane and wife. and
upon which the said Kane formerly resided.
The lot contains about one rood of land and
has upon it a comfortable dwelling house.
Terms Of sale.-Enough cash in hand to pay
the costs of sale, the residue in three equal pay
ments, at six, twelve and eighteen months, res
executing his bonds with good personal security
and the title retained as ultimate security.
G. NJ COCHRAN, Jr., trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
The Fredericksburg Ne,Us saws.

This gable about 'joining the Democratic
party is getting tiresome. Much Of it is
simply childish and unworthy of bearded men,
who have brains also The Dispatch truly
says:
THE facts are, frst that the Conservatives Of
Virginia were represented 10 the National De;
ocratic Convention of 1868 as Conservatives
secondly, that the Democratic Central Execu.
tive Committee at Washington addresses its
circulars to ''the Democrats and The Conserva-
Conservatives Of Virginia do defeat the Rad
cals"sa 6-S-s s
ar ,uoil apourb olona
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
Foreign News.

King William, of Prussia, has issued for
NAL proclamation from Versailles, announcing
his assumption of the Imperial crown of Ger
many. He says that he and his successors will
henceforth bring to the title Of Emperor Of
Germany the hope that God will vouchsafe to
Fatherland blissful future, and that under
their auspices its ancient splendor may be
restored.
He hopes that the Almighty will grant that
they may protect the Empire, not by warlike
conquests, but by works Of freedom, peace and
civilization
The attempt of General Bourbaki to relieve
Belfort has completely failed, and despatch
from Versailles announces that his army is in
full retreat. This report is confirmed by ac-
counts from Bordeaux, in which it is more gen
orally said that his movement had been resist
ed by the enemy, and that he was returning to
his former position.
The bombardment of Paris is continued, it
is said, with increased vigor. Paris accounts,
received by balloon, state that the city is firm
and tranquil.
The Army of the North continues to advance,
aud has occupied St. Quentin, which was evac-
uated by the Germans The Duke of Meek
lenburg is SO directing his march as to get to
the rear, or on the flank of General Chanzy'
retreating army.
Further particulars of the battles before Bel
fort relate that after two days hard fighting
the Prussians received reinforcements, when q
great battle ensued, which resulted in deci-
sive repulse of the French. Tho C ritalis los
tro II battles, the French
seven thousand eight hundred.
An application has been made to the Prus-
sian authorities by all the members of the Di-
plomatic Corps now in Paris, except Mr..
Washburne, for leave to withdraw from the
city, but the request was refused.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
DUBasC SALE M G.EENVELE.E.

J. lnpursuance of decree rendered at the
November term Of the Circuit Court of Augusta
against Sarah w. Supple &c, 1 will as COM
missioner, on Saturday, the 18th day of Febru-
airy next, proceed to sell that valuable property
known as the James s. Supple property con
houses upon the property. I will sell the whole,
or divide to suit purchasers, upon the following
terms, to w.t.
Enough in hand to pay costs of suit and sale,
and the residue IN three equal installments, in
one. two and three years from date, bearing in
terest from the day of sale and the title retained
as ultimate security.
ADAM NJ. HAWPE,
ian24-tds tyoun,iccionor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

For Rent.

ESOg RENT.-A popular SUMMER RE-
4 SORT eligibly located in the Blue Ridge
mountains. 1t has been in successful operation
for many years before and since the war The
buildings furnish accommodations for hundred
guests. They will be rented with the furniture
on reasonable terms to irresponsible person.
Apply to IL. KER & BRO, Staunton.
janl7-to april LIST
NOR RENT OR SALE, on reasonable
r. terms-possession given the 1st day of JAN
lIary 1S70-the House and Lot now occupied by
o. Smith, near Staunton Nurseries Apply to
SMITH & ELDER, or A. KINNEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
jan17-5t-Vin copy

DUBLEC SALE.-Will be sold at the late
y residence of Margaret Gale, deceased, near
slant, all the property belonging to the estate of
the deceased, Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Beds, Qailts, Blankets. Coverlets, Towels, Table
Cloths, &c, DC, all of the best gu atty large
property, all in good condition Also grain, ba-
con, fat hog. mich cows, and 3 tons Of nay.
The property is all good-no trash Terms ac-
commodatng, GEORGE SHUEY,
jan17-2t B. f. KAUFMAN TX Is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has deci-
ded that, if person puts his head through a
car window, and is injured by coming in con-
tact with something that reaches close to the
window, he cannot recover for the injury, the
act being considered negligence on the part of
the passenger,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

In vigorous address to our General As
sembly, the Petersburg Lader says:
1t is not yours to assume the obligation of
Firginia's debt. That was long ago done. 1t
is yours to provide for payment of the interest
on it. Doing less than that, you have done
nothing"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
SALE of LANE,

- AS commissioner, under decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, in lie suit of
Trout vs. Desper, will, on Thursday, the 10Th
day OF February, 1871, at II clock, proceed to
SELL on the premises at public auction, the tract
OF land on which Albert G. Desper resides, ly-
ing near Christian Creek adjoining the lands of
Ben. Z. Bagby, d. S. Young and Others con-
tanning ninety-fva acres. There are on the land
two small tenements.
Ierms--Sufficient to pay costs of suit and sale
will be required IN cash, the residue on d credit
OF one, two, and three years, bearing interest
from date, secured by bonds with approved per-
sona security, and retaining the title until all of
the purchase money is paid up.
jan2i-4t ID. S. YOUNG, Com'r
9DLASTEAs PLASTER from STAUN-
l. TON MILLS at $ll.OO per ton.
jan24 81. KER s. BRO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
NOTICE There will sold to the highest

nj OTECE.-Thero will sold TO the highest
~ bidder on the ground s, on SATURDAY.
I'll Il 18th DAY OF FE BRUARY, 1871, TIE
contract for the following buildings:
One 64x22 two stories, 8 rooms above and be-
low, a door and four J11ndows, 10x12 to each
r room, and shutters to each window; porch "a
And one 42x20 with ell 40x1S, double porch
length of ell, feet wide, double portico, fifteen
doors-3 with lights above-i4 windows, 10x12,
with shutters, card robes and mantle pieces
contractor to furnish all material and bind him
self IN d penalty to deliver the keys to the trus-
tees on the lst day of September, 1871 Any
Communication add ressed to the undersigned at
y answered ALFRED ARMSTRONG,
j&n17-tt Chairman of Trustees
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

The total debt of Virginia including interest,
Jan. lst, 1871, is $4l, 09l, 900. On the regis
tered debt $4,000 is held by citizens in
the State and 10000, 900 by citizens out of the
State aud foreigners. The coupon debt is held
by citizens out of the State and foreigners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

The prize offered by Orange Judd & Co., of
New York, for the best specimens of darning
stockings by any married or single lady, over
sixteen years of age, was conferred upon Miss
Hanuie Early, of Lynchburg, Va, over half a
hundred competitors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
1T OTICE.-FirstC Glass Hotel States

~ REDUCED.-On and after this date the
Washington House will only charge for board
and lodging, s. rs per day-Breakfast, so cents !;
Dinner, IS cents Supper, so cents.
the greatly reduced profits in agricultural, me-
ehancal and other pursuits, necessitates econo-
my, the proprietor thankful for the liberal pat
ronage extended to his House heretofore, trusts
that the public will sustain him in this, an effort
in the right direction by an increase of business
T. @. S. FERGUSON,
owner and proprietor Washington House,
jan10-tf Lynchburg, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
GAZE Of VALUABLE AND Highly

~
~ improved REA L. ESTATE, in Rockbridge
County, 2 miles from Lexin gton.-The under
signed offers for sale his highly improved and
valuable farm, lying on both sides of the Valley
Plank road miles south of Lexington, Rock
bridge county, Virginia. The real estate con-.
sists of 3S2i acres, about 100 acres are in fine
timber and woodland. the balance in high state
of cultivation The improvements consist of a
NEW BRICK D W ELLING HOUSE
with tin roof porticos. &c, and contains eleven
rooms, and brick kitchen, cistern, etc. Also
stabling for horses, cattle, etc, granary, coach
house. ice house, wood sheds, and every neces-
sary out house. The garden adjoining the dwell
ling house comprises Is acres, drained and high
ly improved with all permanent beds OF fruits,
etc necessary for market garden. A vineyard
in bearing now of 5000 vines, and an orchard OF
| 1000 trees.
| The place is we'll watered, and has upon it five
tenant houses OF four rooms each, we'll finished,
| plastered and painted. with stables attached
| thereto so as TO enable the farm to be convent
emily divided and worked by different purcha-
sers. The farm will be sold as n whole will
be divided to suit purchasers There is upon the
tract quantity Of limestone and fine site for q
| kiln. and the fencing is nearly all new, and in
| fine order For terms. &c, address,
JOHN B LADY,
or my agent, F. w HENDERSON,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT Edward Chew Os-
burn, son of Mr. Jonah Osburn, residing near
Snickersville, Loudoun county, lost his life by
accidental shooting on Friday, 9th instant. 1t
appears he was in leaning posture, when a
pistol that he carried fell from his side-pocket,
and the cock of it striking upon stone, caused
it to discharge itself, the contents of which en-
tered his breast just above the heart, produ-
cling death in few moments He was young
man of about 81 years; and was held ia high
esteem by all who knew him.-Lynch. Vr-
oanian
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
MiLLl2aerN.
usEMPAE OF FASHION.

Important to the Ladies'.
will sell my entire stock OF millinery and
fancy articles 1T greatly reduced prices for cash.
Those in want OF anything my line will do
we'll to call and examine. | have elegant
stock OF Jet SETS Crosses. Charms. Necklaces
&c and many other handsome articles suitable
for Christmas presents, such as real and imita-
ton lace handkercheis collars. &c.
Mrs. X. NJ. KELLEY,
No. - Main street.
nOOQ-Tnwn pa.,ars cOnu
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

Senator Lewis introduced a bill, on the 18th
inst, to aid the construction of the Shenan
doah Valley railroad which was referred to the
Committee On Public Lands The bill propo-
ses to grant six sections of public lands per
mile to aid in the construction Of said road
from Hagerstown, Md, via Jefferson couofy,
West Virginia, and Page county, Virginia, to
point at or near Russellviile, Tennessee, pro-
vided that twenty miles of said road shall be
completed within two years, ard the whole
road finished within six years; and provided
also, that the lands so granted shall be sold to
actual settlers at q price not exceeding So SO
per acre.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
II w. DONNALLY,
Glove Manufacturers

3H. GIOVe Mamufacfurer.
Near Lewisburg, West Virginia. The public
will bear in mind that am still engaged in the
business of manufacturing the celebrated DON
NALLY GLOVES, and that I am prepared to
execute all orders for ladies and gentlemen's
Buckskin Riding Gauntlets, Half Hands, and
Gloves of all descriptions. Orders from dis
lance are solicited.
A fine assortment can be found at the store of
Messrs. Roane & Abby and at ID. a. Kaysers
ian17-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
Spettatur.
Tuesday, January ~, 1871.
Railroad Subscription.

The bill which passed the Senate on Thurs
day last, and which, on motion of Mr.. Coch-
ran, was taken up in the House, and, being
amended, was discussed till adjournment on
Friday last, entitled, "a bill to authorize the
county Of Augusta to subscribe to the capital
stock Of the Valley Railroad Company and of
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company, y
authorizes the County Court to make an order
submitting, to the legal voters of the county,
the question Of subscribing, by one joint vote,
not less than 100000 to the stock of the Val
ley Railroad Company, and not less than $780,
900 to the stock of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad Company.
To carry the subscription, it must receive
three-ffths of the votes cast.
The first section of the bill shows It's charac-
ter, and is as follows
Il. Be it enacted by the General Assembly,
That it shall be lawful for the County Court Of
Augusta county to make an order requiring the
Sheriff or Commissioners of election, at time
to be designated in such order, not less than
one month from the date thereof, to open polls
and take the sense of the legal voters of said
county on the question whether they shall SUBJ
scribe to the Stock Of the Valley Railroad Com
pany and Of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Company by one joint vote. The said order
shall state the amount proposed to be sub
scribed, and that fthe amount so proposed to be
subscribed, if authorized, not less than two
hundred thousand dollars shall be subscribed
to the stock Of the Valley Railroad Company,
and not less than one hundred thousand dollars
to the stock Of the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road and in case such order be made by the
County Court of said county, the legal voters
the question, and the taxable subjects in said
county shall be assessed as hereinafter provi-
doG u,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

The New York Sun, Radical, says "Grant
is not going to be re-nominated for the Presi-
dency; and the fact that the Democracy are
right in assuming that they could easily over
throw him, is the very reason why he will not
be allowed to carry the Republican standard in
1872. His fate is already fixed in the minds
of Republican leaders and ere long the pro-
pbetic hand, tracing his doom on the walls of
the White House in unmistakable characters,
will be visible even to the stoIid eye Of Grant
himself"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
AesctIO21 Sales.
SALE Wa.

NOM ~ HSSIONERS' SALE of Val-
u TUABLE FARM.-By virtue of a decree
OF th e Circuit Court of Augusta county, render
ed at the November term, 1870 in the suit of
Moorman ct al VS.. Moorman's widow ct al, the
undersigned commissioners will sell at public
auction. on the premises, on Thursday. the 23rd
day of February. 1871, the home farm of the
late +. q. Norman, containing $50 acres
This tract of land is situated on Middle River
IN Augusta county, within halt mile of the
Valley Turnpike and six miles from Staunton-
The land is of the best quality, we'll watered and
has upon it an elegant MANSION HOUSE,
and all other necessary out-buildings.
The tract can be divided conveniently into two
or three parcels and if it is not sold as whole,
will be offered in parcels. This is unquestiona-
bly, one ofthe best farms in Augusta county and
land buyers would do we'll to examine it before
buying elsewhere. 4 ~
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough in cash to pay the
costs OF suit and sale, and the residue in four
equal annual payments, with interest from the
day of SALE the purchaser giving his bonds with
approved personal security, and the title to be
retained as ultimate security. s.
WILLIAM Ell. MOORMAN,
JOHN S. MOORMAN (
+ Jan11-tds Commissioners
Rockingham Register copy and send bill to
this Office t--
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

SERIOUS ACCIDENT. We regret to learn
that Mr. Daniel B. Abbott, who lived near Ce
dar Point, in this county. was suddenly killed
on the 18th inst, by the falling of tree which
be had been cutting. He was sc years of age,
and highly respected and esteemed as good
citizen. He leaves wife and one child to
mourn their loss -Fage Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

The Norfolk Viirginian eloquently says that,
"the future of Europe is black with clouds
charged with thunder-bolts which will blast and
wither when they fall, and the day Of their dis
charge seems near at hand"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

HEAVY VERDICT the United States Cir
cult court, in Richmond on Thursday last, a
judgment was rendered for $4,000 in favor of
the plaintiff in the case of the United States
VS.. A. [. Maupin, ex-postmaster of Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
COMMISSIONERS sAE-v 0F
" EsssT9s.s~. ~,oau Es1-4

by virtue OF decree rr 1ered by the Circuit
November 1870 20. in 1' y ), on the 2Oth day of
" an rSats admlniF traitor and Others, we will,
oa 55tlaay tee /seh day of February 1871 ro-
Sseo ~ sen ~ public auction to the highest i'd
aer, Inc vALUABLE REAL ESTATE of
wnicn me late David Van Pelt died seized ..nd
poss esscd, consisting Of d farm containing uNE
= CNDRED AND sEvENTY-SEyEN ACRES, AMI a
MILL III with g small quantity of land attached
The farm is situated on Naked Greek III The
county of Augusta adjoining the lands Of Sea-
wflgh Hugh D. Lynn and others, and is ono OF
the best end most productive farms in the cou1 ty
The mill is situated on Naked Creek in aid
county IN the midst OF 1t wealthy conulun ty,
and IS one of the best merchant mills in ihe
county-with a location inferior to none
TERMS Enough in hand to pay costs Of nit
and sale, and the balance in four equal ann lal
payments, bearing interest from day Of sal D
the purchaser to give stuff cheat personal sec,u ity
and the tile to be retained rs ultimate security.
DAVID FULTZ
N. K. Trout Co1n'rs.
JOHN z ROLLER
jan24 -tds-R Register copy and send acco mt
70 this Ofioe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

Hon. Fayette McMullen and Albert A.
Banks Esq, have commenced the publication
Of Democratic paper styled the ".So,eheru
Patriot, at Marion, Smyth county, Va. The
first number was issued Wednesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
Tobacco.


AID FAHSh NE Nv Ed
G. T. COCHRAN s. Co,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
at the old stand, on New street, would respect
fully announce to their friends and the public
generally that they are receiving and will keep
constantly on hand well selected stock of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, and Cigars,
anging from the choicest to the cheapest grades
Also Snuff, Pipes, Stems, Matches, &c.
Staunton Oct 9th 1868
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
SALE OF REAI

Z J ESTATE in the town of Staunton. in ODE
dience to o decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, in the suit of Burwelrs guardian
and others, VS. BurwelPs infant children and
Others, will, as commissioner, on tn e 18th day
of February, 1871, at the corner of Beverly and
lie auction tho two valuable houses, with the
grounds attached, belonging to the estate OF
Thomas G. Burwell, deceased, one of which is
the large three.story brick building, situated on
the corner of Beverly and New streets; the 9TH
er, the stone-bulldng Immediately below on
New street, formerly the property and residence
of Benjamin Crawford, Esq. As this property
so well known, further description is deemed
unnecessary.
Terms.-A sum sufficient to pay costs of suit
cradt os i,, ~ tbra - nd ene G
equal payments-each payment bearing interest
from date-secured by bonds with approved per-
sonal security, and retention of the title unit
the purchase money is paid up.
d. S. YOUNG. Corn'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24
no29-Town papers copy
CEFiNE 81 CO..
- successors to Samuel Hartley,)
/ General Commission Merchants.

No. Ii Union street Alexandria, Va.
w. Particular attention paid to the selling of
FLOUR, GRAIN and all kinds of COUNTRY
PRODUCE, and filing all orders for GROCE-
RES, GUANO, PLASTER, SEEDS, &c, at
the lowest market Yates
@s~ Agents for the sale of james S. Welch's
celebrated brands of FAMILY FLOUR.
&a-Agents for the sale of the ''RO UND TOP
HYDRA ULIC CEIENT''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-01-24

The Hon, Joseph w. Taylor has accepted
the invitation Of the Literary Societies of
Washington and Lee University to deliver the