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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
yTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

To THE Public School Teachers and Trustees
of the County.-A Teachers Institute for the
improvement of the Public School Teachers of
the County will be held in Staunton OF the 18th,
10Th and 18th of August. Four or five short,
practical lectures upon the best methods of teach
ing the different branches authorized by the
School Law will be delivered each day by ex-
perienced teachers and professors, whose seryi-
ces have been secured for the occasion
All the public school teachers of the county,
as we'll as those who propose teaching next year,
are invited and earnestly requested to attend
these meetings and become members of the In
stitute. The school trustees also are expected to
be present and each chairman of District
Board to act as a vice president Provision will
be made for the entertainment of those teachers
and trustees who live at too great distance to
attend conveniently from the country
There will be two sessions each day, Of two
and half hours EACH beginning at 10 A. NJ,
and ending at 4! 2. M, with an intermssion of
II hours for dinner; these two day sessions to be
devoted mostly to lectures addressed to teachers
while each evening there will be an address up
| on subjects of mere general interest connected
with education to which the public will be in
vited Programmes giving more in detail the
| order Of proceedings will be prepared before the
meeting Private teachers and all others par
ticularly interested in the subject of education
are invited to attend any of the meetings of the
| Institute.
1t is unnecessary to enlarge now upon the ad-
vantages of teachers Institutes. Suffice it to
| say that wherever free schools have been intro
duced they have been considered an indispensa-
| BILE auxiliary in rendering them efficient.
On Friday, 18th August, the examination of
teachers for next session will take place The
whites, ladies and gentlemen, will be exam
med in the forenoon from 10 A, NJ. till z. NJ ;
coored in the afternoon from till s. The ex-
animation will be written one-that is, the
questions will be placed upon a black board and
the answers required to be written out by each
teacher and handed in with a certificate that he
or she has received no assistance This manner
of conducting the examination will relieve of all
embarrassment and be fair to all parties
The public schools will commence, next ses-
sion, either the 4th of Sept or the 1st Nov
It is expected that the public funds will be
sufficient to supply each neighborhood with a
school for five months. Wherever the minimum
number of pupils COZ can be raised by the 4th
Sept. public school will be started at that time,
but where it cannot, the school will not begin
till 1st Nov. The location Of the schools, of
course rests with the District Trustees
j. f. GUY,
Co. Supt Schools.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
OuHII tIIdii Ok
2. 0. University of Virginia.

All good citizens are willing to sacrifice any
personal preferences for the cause in which we
are engaged, and which imprudence upon our
part might seriously endanger. There was new
er time when patriotic action was more ur-
gently demanded than now, aud never mere
aattering opportunity to drive the last nail in
the eoffia Of Virginia Radicalism. Let US thea,
as a band of brothers, lay our heads together
IN convention, and devise such means fer the
good Of the State and the prosperity OF the
people as patriotism shall dictate. Let US have
no discord, no strife no heart-burnings, but re-
solve as one man to do our whole duty in the
approaching campaign. Union, harmony aad
unconquerable will, have heretofore saved us
from the bitter experiences Of some OF our SIS
ter States, and those virtues are now as poten-
tlal as ever But We cannot hope to succeed
satisfactorily unless We begin right, and we can
not make respectable start if We do not sc
lect the best available men as delegates to the
Convention. We must pull together, for un-
der no other circumstances need we hope that
victory will perch upon our banners. Lynch
Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
Hon Thos. A. Hendricks of Indiana.

At meeting Of the Democratic State Cen
trail Committee Of Indiana held in [ndanapo-
lis on the 25th ult., the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
THAT we recognize in Hon. Thos. A. Hen
bricks the unanimous choice of the Democracy
of Indiana as their candidate for the Presiden-
cy in 1872, and recommend that every honora-
bic fort be made by his felow-citizens to Sc
cure his nomination and election
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

Ry virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
Of Augusta county, in cause of Moons admir-
VS.. Moons widow, &C., rendered on the 10th day
of July, 1870, the undersigned commissioners
II, ii day OF August next, to sell at public sale
to the highest bidder three lots of land, known
as Nos Z 8, snd s. in the plat of survey of Flem-
ing B. Moons land. No. containing Il acres,
and 2 roods; No. containing ~ acres, roods,
and 20 poles. and No. containing 81 acres, for
merlyr purchased by John N. Opie and VIM.
FL Ia ms
Teri us-Costs of sale and rule, and one-third
of amount due from late purchasers IN hand, and
years, bearing interest from ,tay OF sale, to be
secured by bonds with good pc sonal security
and title to be retained as ultimate security.
Sale at ii o'clock, A. M.
Il NJ. BELL. %, IRIS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

The Montgomery Messenger, published at
Christiansburg, says: Suppose the impractical
men who have been advocating change Of the
Conservative party into what they are pleased
to call the National Democratic party, should
signs. The fat would all be in the fire.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
Send the Best Men.

The ablest, purest and best men in every
sense should be sent as delegates to the State
Conservative Convention which will assemble
in Richmond on the 3Oth inst. They should
be wise and prudent as we'll as able and patrl-
otic For as the Alexandria Gazette says there
has scarcely ever been period in the history
of politics, when judicious counsels should more
prevail and wisdom and moderation were so
essential as at present. A single mis-step, or
move in the wrong direction, may thwart
the purpose sought to be accomplished
by the convention and furnish the oppo-
sition with weapon with which to infllct
serious injury upon the Conservative ranks
There is no community in the State in which
there are not men Of sound hearts and clear
heads-men who have the fullest confidence of
their fellow citizens-men who have no polltl-
cal aspirations to crafty and who are actuated
solely by the desire to enhance the general well
welfare, and who have the courage to assert
their rights and the ability to maintain any po-
sltlon they may assume-of such the conven-
ton should be composed The intellect and
patriotism of the State should be brought to
the front in order that the State may be saved
and the hands of those opposed to Radlcalism
throughout the country, be strengthened for fu-
ture political conflicts. Virginia's voice may
again be potential in the National counsels
therefore let the best intellects Of the State be
gathered together in order that unity and har-
mony may prevail and policy be inaugurated
that will lead to the success Of Conservative
principles, and secure the defeat of Radcalism
SUICIDE.-On Tuesday last, in New York
City, Genevra d. Rockwell alias Minnie
French died from pistol shot wound in the
left breast inflicted by herself She declined
to give a reason for the deed, saying that it
was "a matter between herself and God. .
She went to New York from Charlotte, N. G..
in company with her sister, Fidelia Rockwell,
with the intention Of going to Long Branch
She was native of this State, was twenty
three years of age, was possessed Of great per-
sonal beauty, and had been reared in refine
ment. THE primrose path of daliance' is
filed with victims, who cry in anguish ''any-
where, anywhere out Of the world"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
Riot in Golasboro', II. G.

On last Saturday a negro riot occurred in
Goldsboro', N. G. From special telegram
to the Richmond Dispatch we extract the fol-
lowing:
THE riot commenced by the negroes throw
ing brickb bats at and using their clubs on the
police A brisk crossfring Of pistols between
the police and mob then ,ensued resulting in
liceman, two negro rioters, and three white
persons, the latter not being engaged in the
fight.
The white citizens of Goldsboro' have for
borne to take any part thus far, but are now
armed and prepared for any emergency. Great
excitement still prevails -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
NEMALE BOARDTNG SCHOOL.

CUCKOO, LOUISA CO., VA.
The 9th session of this school commences 18th
September next, and ends 18th June following
TERMS:
Board, with no extras, & tuition in Eng $3.50 90
French and Latin, each 1000
Music with use of Piano............. 5000
For circulars, with particulars, address
DIR. Z. b. PENDLETON
july25-8ts Cuckoo. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
Z. L. PARRISH, 00"I 10
Covington. Va. July18-4w


ENOMMISS1ONEk' SALE of valuable
Court Of Augusta county, rendered on l the 18th
day of june 1871, in the suit of Mowry's widow
and ais Us Mowry heirs, Sc, 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 StauniHn, on
the New Hope road, it being known as til ONE
farm of Geo; w. Mowry, decd, and the same
upon which his widow resides
This is one Of the best farms in Augusta coun-
ty|the land of excellent quality, we'll enclosed,
and in fine state of cultivation. 1t has upon it
fine 6rac@ 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
e. M. COCHRAN, Jr,
Julylo-5t Commissioner,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

A young candidate for the legal profession
was asked what he should first do when employ
ed to bring an action. 'Ask for money on ac-
count" He passed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
GALE OF REAL ESTATE in Alleoba.

SALE UF REAL ESTATE in AlIegha-
y ny county.-As commissioners, under de-
cree of the Circuit Court of Allegheny county,
rendered at its August term, 1870, we shall, in
front of the Courthouse, at Covington. Virgin
ia, on Monday August 2lst, 1871--Court 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 42O acres-perhaps more.
Terms-A suficiency in cash to pay the costs
of suit and the expenses of sale, and, as to the
residue, upon credit of one, two and three
ing bonds with good personal security, and title
retained until the purchase money is paid
r. L. PARRISH, oohi Is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
Schools.
4 SPEN HILL SCHOOL,

a 81 EN- HI Hi SNH1UUL.
"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. S225. 90
School Library Fund .."................. 200
For full circular, address
G. j. KEMPER
Cuckoo,
JulyZ0 -2mOS TOuisa 90
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
Saws the Alexandria Gazette .

Says the Alexandria Gazette:
Give the Democratic and Conservative party,
this fall, in Virginia, union upon good candi-
dates, proper zeal and energy, the will and the
disposition to move in solid column to the polls,
and prudence and discretion, and the majority
against the Radical ultra leaders will be greater
than it was ever before in the State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

During storm last Friday afternoon, the
barn OF Rev. VIM. Miller, near Lexington, was
struck by lightning and consumed. 1t con-
tanned large crop Of wheat
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

On Thursday morning last, the stable Of
John W. Graves in Lewisburg was discovered
to be on fire. 1t was discovered in time TO ex-
tinguish the fire and save the building. IF it
had occurred in the night, it might have re-
suited in destroying considerable part of the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

ENTERPRISE IN PENDLEToN, w. VA.-Sam' i
P. Anderson, of Franklin, w. Va, is engaged
in the erection of a new Wooden Factory, the
first ever started in the county. He is erecting
building oG the Branch, 10 sight of Franklin,
In which the new machinery for the Factory
will soon be in operation. The site selected by
Mr.. Anderson is one of the best to be found on
the branch, and is admirably suited to the pur-
pose. The building is to be 3Ox4O feet, and
will be up in few days. The machinery for
the Factory is upon the ground, and will be
put in motion by James HI. Larkins, so well
known in this part of old Virginia as finished
and superior architect and builder and operator
of WOODEN factories. Rockingham Register.
For the Conservative papers of Virginia We
undertake to say, that as regards this vital mat
ter of reorganization, there is among them the
most perfect accord and unanimity of senti-
ment and purpose. However much they may
differ upon great and small subjects of domes-
tic and local concernment, they agree heartily
about the necessity of preserving intact the in
tegrity of our grand organization, and of pre-
pairing at once to meet the exigencies of the
situation In such conjuncture, their only
watchword and reply will ever be, the union OF
Virginans for the sake of Virginia. Rich
Wig.
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CnAIfInan OF Faculty,
al-taS5 7. 0. University of Va


EXECUTOR'S SALE OF LAND.-B,y
IA direction of the last will of John Lofts,
deceased I will offer at public sale on the prem
ises, on Friday the 1st day of September next.
the tract of land of which the said Lofts died
possessed. Said land lies in Augusta county,
near tive miles South of Middlebrook, adjoining
the lands of Capt W. G. McKenny and others,
has upon it house and other out-buildings, 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 II o'clock, A NJ
JAMES Il. CALLISON,
E.X' Or of John Lott Aon,6
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

The doube-headed baby, which was born in
Monroe county, Ohio, nine months ago, died
in Boston on Tuesday last. One head, or one
member of the double body, survived the other
three hours
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

Of two things the people of Richmond may
rest assured the Chesapeake and Ohio com
pany are going to the York river or Viewpoints
News Tor in that quarter), and they are coming
to Rockets. They will do both. We cannot
ling Church Hill. And they cannot be driven
away from Richmond by any refusal to tunnel
Church Hill-Rich. Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

Franklin said "a newspaper and Bible in
every house, and good school in every dis
trict, are the principal supporters If y;rtne
morality and civil liberty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

There are $4,000 miles of railroads in opera
ton IN the United States. Their cost is put
down at $2,4OO,OOO OOo or Just about the
amount of the National debt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

lNFANTIoIDE.- Saturday evening the
body of an infant was found on the premises of
the Hotel in this place. 1t was wrapped in
rags and showed marks of violence. The ad-
vanced stage of decomposition indicated that
it had been dead for some weeks. A mulatto
woman named Sally Nellings was arrested on
charge of being the mother and having thus
disposed of her offspring. She was held to
bail to answer the charge.-Lec. Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

Forney complains that the South Carolina
rebel" are not ''the lambs they were believed
to be by the North This reminds us OF q
little boy who said, NANNY, make John be-
have hitiself -every time hit him with this
hammer. he hollers !"-Lynchburg Republt-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

We learn from the Greenbrier Independent
that, on Sunday week in Fayette county, w.
Va, Obediah Coleman stabbed Madison Neal
in several places so severely that it is feared he
will not recover. At last accounts Coleman
had not been arrested. This alteration was
caused, says the Independent, on account OF
some difference about an Insignificant puppy"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

In Washington county in this State on Sat
uTday week, an insane daughter of Mr. Clai-
borne Kelley committed suicide by hanging.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

In BRENNAN, Texas, on the 28th ult, Henry
Miller, colored, convicted by colored jury for
the murder of De Hoys last April, was hanged
IN the presence of five thousand persons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

The Petersburg Courier says that the reason
why editors have their manners spoiled is be-
cause they receive so many evil communica-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01
july11-bds N. X. TROUT, I Col
GALE OF VALUABLE LAND IN
A HIGHLAND C0ENTY-R1r uirt,,a

GALE OF VALUABLE LAND IN
- HIGHLAND COUNTY.-By virtue
of a decree of Highland Circuit Court, rendered
at its May Term, 1871, in the Chancery cause of
j. u Q. Ruleman, for, &c, vs. Henry w. Will
son, will on Saturday, the 18Th day of Aaqasst,
1871, on OF near the premises, offer for sale at
public auction to the highest bidder a certain
tract of land, lying on the Cow-pasture river in
said county and containing III acres, rood and
10 poles, being the same land on which the said
Wilson now resides and which he purchased
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
nual instalments, bearing interest from the day
OF sale; bonds with good security to be executed
by the purchasers for the unpaid purchase mon
ey andthe title to be retained as ultimate secu-
rity. j. L. SHUMATE.
July 11--4ts Sheriff and Commissioner.
DUBLIC SALE will sell. at public
L sale, on Saturday, the 9th day of June,
1871, at Churchville, the following property, to
wit:
horse, l two-hOrse wagon and harness, l car
rlase farming implements, and so ne 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. 81. Bell, decd.
Gag~The above sale is postponed till Saturday.
the 10Th day of August.
j. A. WILSON, Admir-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

On Wednesday night last Alex. Lavelot and
Edward Bogardus were carried over Niagara
Falls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

The death of persons who are intemnar.to
compared with deaths in equal numbers who
are not Incorporate are in the proportion of 30
to 10.
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w and my location also, l will sell
sonable terms my house and lot and my store
1t is good and an established store stand. If
not sold by the 1st or 18th of September l will
rent.
in Dry Goods, &c, as intend Closing out s' nv
entire stock consisting of cottons, calicos, mems
ware, hardware queensware, boots, shoes, hats
and notions.
have for sale No. l family horse and rock
away and harness, fjrStrate one-horse qodgoa
and harness, two excellent mich cows and three
hogs.
auC1-4tS GEO 8 w AT,K ER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

UNIVERSITY OF VERGENIA.-Th e
~ session of this Institution commences on
October lst and continues, without interim ssion,
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
Iert Books, Clothing and Pocket Money, amount
to from $3.50 to 1896 per session of nine montl ls
of which sum from 1920 to $3.50 is payable ON D.
mission. For Catalogues address,
CHARLES S. VENABLE
Chairman of Faculty,
a5-taS5 n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

A colored man employed at Capt Maginnis' $
Saw Mill near this place. had his right hand
caught in the saw and badly injured DR.. j.
L. Campbell was called in, and found it neces-
sary to amputate the fore-fnger. Several other
fingers were severely cut, but probably can be
saved. - Herald (Woodstock)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

The TINKER Church, at Gross Roads, in
Powell's Fort, was dedicated Oh Sunday last.
Elder CARRIER of Rockingham preached the de
dicatory sermon. A number Of ministers were
present, most of whom took part in the religious
exercises Of the day Herald Woodstock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

The first masquerade ball of the season took
place at the White Sulphur Springs on
Wednesday night last. The array of fancy
costumes and costly dresses was quite brilliant
Many distinguished gentlemen and noted bellies
were present. At II clock P NJ the Com
pany were feasted beautifully and elegantly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-01

ALLIANCES -Rumor has it that Gen. Ma
hone of Norfolk, Garrett of Baltimore, and
Robinson, have united to fight the Pensylva-
MIA Railroad Company, the only friend at pres
ent to Alexandria, except the Washington and
and Sentinel