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

The northern portion Of this county was Wis
tied On Friday last, with one OF the most fear
ful storms of rain, wind, and hail we have ever
been called upon to record. It extended over
that section lying between the North and Mas
sanutton mountains and between Kratzer' S
Spring and New Market. The severest part
of the storm was about three miles wide. Fen
cling, trees, &C., were blown down by the wind,
creeks and smaller streams were swollen way
beyond their banks, while the hail beat furious
y all around 10 some places the hail fell to
the depth of two or three inches A number
of hailstones were as large as partridge eggs,
and in some instances, as large as the largest
sized hulled walnuts.
1t was one Of the most terrific and remarka-
BILE hailstorms which has ever occurred in this
section Of country within the recollection Of the
"oldest inhabitant.' Among the singular &C.
currences was that after the waters of Linvil
and Smith Greek had receded, great num-.
Der Of fish were found upon both banks of
these streams. One gentleman gathered up as
many as two bushels Another incident which
illustrates the fury of the storm, is the fact
that large numbers of birds, turkeys, Chickens
shoats, and rabbits were killed by the hail.
One gentlemen, Mr.. David Shank, living in
the Brush had three calves beaten to death
by the hailstones One gentleman saw as
many perhaps, as two hundred dead birds in
one field. In some sections the trees were
completely stripped of their leaves, while the
grass, &c, in the fields was beaten down into
common mass, as though trampled by herd
of buffaloes. - Rockingham Register.
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u UOI lITsi StPPIy t0E777-757-
En-. SCHEFFER,
COMMISSION :

o na,anas SION. e PR! Y :;
John A. Van Lear, des areshereby notified
that shall proceed at my offeein Staunton, on
Friday The 8th of September nert to execute a
decree Of the Circuit Court for Augusta county,
rendered June 23rd, 1871, in the causes of Ar
buckle and wife VS. Van Lear,s executor and
ais. requiring, amongst other things, an ac-
count of claims against the said estate outstand-
ing and unpaid, if any. If there be any persons
asserting claims against the estate, they will
present them to me on or before the day named.
JOS. A. WADDELL Con;r.
ap2-4t - - -
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auo-5t Agent for the heirs

g3APT. ;. ". HOgsaaeaG's Mills on
" Middle River.-The undersigned will give
barrel of extra flour for every three hundred
pounds of merchantable wheat delivered to him.
Farmers make from 10 to 20 cents per bushel by
grinding their wheat at this mill from S to Is
cents saved on corn ground and bolted for mar
ket; crushed and ground corn rye, oats, &C.,
for stock, from to 10 cents made and saved.
You will always find noe at the mill door ready
TO wait on any who may give me trial. Bring
in your grain to-day, and get your flour, meal,
&c, tomorrow. No charges made for anything.
auo-3ts A j. ROGERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
NEW OMNIBUS LENE.-On and after

NEW OMNIBUS LENE.-On and after
~ MONDAY, August 18th, will run
line of large and comfortable Osalnibusses
from Staunton.to Harrisonburg and return
Travellers advised to purchase their tickets
to Harrisonburg, and there avail themselves of
my LINE, as they will SAVE MONEY by do
ing SO. The fare will be ONE DOLLAR to
Harrisonburg, and five cents per mile foreeway
fares.
Leave Harrisonburg on arrival of the train.
Leave Staunton in the morning, making close
connection at Harrsonburg with the As train
to Alexandria, Winchester, &C.
Mr.. JAMES FL. KEMP is general Superinten-
dent of this line,
w. A TURK is agent at Staunton-office in the
American hotel. W. T. GILBERT.
auS-Zm% Proprietor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

KmLED.-On Friday last young man
named Mosby, an employee OF the Chesa &
Ohio r. r., and resident of Richmond, was
killed by being knocked off material train
rot far from Gordonsvile. It seems he was
standing on one of the platform cars, and look
ing back unmindful of projecting rock over
hanging the road, which struck him on the
back of the head, and knocked him off, killing
him, it is supposed, instantly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
NET. AIRY SCHOOL
Iva For Young Ladies'.
ose who wish board should apply early
Address THOS. P. WILSON,

Reference can be made to the following pa
irons of the schools Rev. j. w. X. Handy, ID.
D., 1. j. Parkins Esq, DR.. G. S. Walker, Chris
tian Eakle Esq, Maj. William Nj. Wilson and
others. iuly1S-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
I'd AELROAD NOVECE.-Reoujsition hau:

z ABROAD N0TECE.-Req uisition hav-
Z q, ing been made by the Board of Directors
OF the VALLEY RAIL ROAD COMP4NY
for the thirty per cent. quota the several SUBJ
scriptions to the Stock of said Company, the I'M
derSlgned has been appointed II gent upon behalf
OF said Company to collect the same.
Payments may be made to William H. Tams
Cashier of the Virginia Banking and Trust Co..
Staunton, whose receipt will be binding upon he
r. r. Co. w. ALLAN
au0-3t Special Agent v r. r. Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

THE
A. VI z e &c AN
d o LIAR!
MASTER OF THE SITUATION!
CONQUERS IN EVERY TRANSACTION!
We haze met the enemy and they are oars
The best Goods at the LoaUest Prices.
Our system of buying under the relentless
HAMMER, and closing them out, like Light
ming at close shave over cost, has absolutely
demolished the
way of doing business like mist before the ri
sing sun. Our buyers living in the
Auction Rooms Of New York City.
Standing there with
The Abaiyhty Poaceg Of Gold
upon market demoralized by Spectators,
Panic and Failures, dealing alike, and upon
the same level, the Wavering, the Bankrupt,
and the Dry Good Gambler We have again.
and again beaten them In a struggle where the
Titan Power of genius and ambition, and
sleepless energy were found to triumph over
Old Fogyism and Wholesale Robbers.
Then what's the use of talking about con-
querlng men who would rather die than stand
second to any one In the trade.
-Every Brand and Quality Of
Domestic Prints and Fannels under the
WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS.
DRESS GOODS
of every grade, and at prices that must tell of
fearful loss somewhere.
SO with Silk, Satins, White Goods, Linens,
Cloths and Cassimeres; and in Laces Embroi-
derry, Dress Trimming and Velvets-as well as
Ribbons, Feathers and Flowers, and all the
newest styles of Ladies', Misses and Childrens
Hats, in Neopozatan and Straw!
You will especially note the Panic here. thew
were thrown into the Auction Rooms by a
grand old House who had battled nobly against
fate; but at last went down with a
"PRESE.NT ARZNS,"
and we got nearly the entire stock.
large lot of DRESS GOODS at I2I per yd
worth anywhere from 16S to 20 cents. They
consist of
japanese Suitiags,
Ogyandies, Delaiaaes, &c.
They must be closed out to make room for the
Fall Trade. The largest assortment to select
from OF these elegant goods, than ca n be found
IN this market, at the lowest prices It will
pay you we'll to call at once, before the best are
sold. Now these incompatible bargains: these
prices, arouse the suspicion of buyers, who
think they might be stolen and struggled.
ONE PRICE TO ALL.
The truth the bottom line of every transact
ton. Customers will find that clerks in our
employ are particularly instructed to wait up-
on all patrons to their entire satisfaction, Chs
toners shall not be hurried through-they NAV
take all the time they please, and be sure Of
suiting themselves before leaving the house.
Polite attention as the Guarantee.
and all other treatment will not be tolerated.
whether one wishes to purchase or not
1t Is the same in the atten
ton shown.
We solicit any one who wishes simply to ex-
anime Goods and Prices to call early at
S. d. TIMBERLAKE & cos.
August
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Harris creditors VS.. Harris administrator and
others, will proceed on the premises, on
WEDN ESDAY, the 9TH DAY of AUGUST,
1871, to sell at public auction, the tract of land
upon which Jacob Hart resided in his lifetime
containing one hundred and eighty acres, one
rood and seven poles, situated about four miles
South of Greenville in Augusta county, adjCin-
ing the lands of Mckee and others, upon the
following terms
So much in cash as will pay the costs of suit
and sale, and the remainder in three equal in
stalments. payable in one, two and three years
from the day 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.
iul1S-tds Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
NeaC Advertisements.

W. on Augusta street,
are receiving new goods daily which they sell
at small profits.
N. BAH indebted are earnestly requested
to call and settle-longer indulgence cannot be
given. Hereafter a strict cash business will be
done, by which means they will be enabled to
sell cheaper than ever. x
g TOP! READ! REFLECT !!
8. WI. WILKES
keeps constantly on hand an
ELEGANT ASSORTMENT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

VA ANYED Bx A AADY-graduate of
w one of The Richmond Institutes capable
of teaching Higher English and Mathematics,
situation as TEACHER in a school or family
References required. Address, Miss L. E. D.,
care Carrier No. 8, Richmond, Va
auS-5t#
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
FAD REFLECT

WALNUT MARBLE TOP, COTTAGE And
all kinds of
PARLOR SETS OF FURNITURE
-FURNITURE WAREROOMs-
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands,
Sideboards, Secretaries, Bookcases
Desks, Wardrobes, Cane and Wood
Seat Chairs, Mattresses &c All
new goods and warranted to be sold
lower than other parties old stock
Undertaking promptly attended to.
Adjoining the Virginia Hotel, Staunton Va.
auS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

We have but one hope, one wish, and they
are fulfilled In the short sentence-DEATH
TO RADICALISM.- Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

AEVV NOVELS
~ Charles Reade's Terrible Temptation,
The Rose of Typhaines,
James Gordon's Wife,
Almost Faultless,
Two Hemispheres,
For Lack of Gold, etc.
New books received every few days, at
aus COWAN'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

NETEAL PAPER
Il Fantasia Initial, 25c box,
LIE Elite t. Soc box,
Slddons {" 35c box,
Oriental IS SOC box
UnsHine Visiting Cards.
A large stock of Writing Papers, Envelopes
and Blank Books, at COWAN'S
Gulmmer Reasaing.-Che Editions of
~ Dickens. Scott, Reade, Thackeray, Chas.
Lever, and Dumas Novels, and all the latest
popular publications, at
HUNTER s. Co,
Booksellers, corner Main and Augusta SITS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
AUCTION Sales.
HINE GRAZING LAND.


waters of Elk in Pocahontas county, West
Va, for sale-The subscriber offers for sale a
tract of ST. acres of land situated as above de-
scribed. This tract is portion of the celebra-
ted big Spring" properly formerly owned by
Col. S. V. Gatewood, which has long been con-
sidered fully equal if not superior to any
other tract in that region of country so famous
for its fine lands. 1t was assigned by partition
deed among the heirs of Col. GatewOod the
separate property of Mrs. M. P. Goode. A por-
ton of this land. consisting of about 200 acres,
has been hacked and well set in English blue
grass but has since partly grown up in brush;
the residue is in the original forest growth
The land, which is of rolling character, has
u strong limestone soil and an abundant supply
of timber and water. There are also some 80 or
40 acres of fine meadow The whole tract is well
situated for grazing purposes, and for quality of
soil cannot be surpassed in West Virginia
For terms apply or write to the subscriber at
Staunton, or to A. G. L. Gatewood, Mountain
Grove p. o.. Bath county, Va. or William B.
Gatewood, Big Spring z. O., Pocahontas coun-
ty. w. Va. S. GOODE,
iuly1S-4t Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

PRESCRIPTION OF LAWYERS. is
phase of latter-day communism which clamors
Justify for the indiscrminate prescription OF the
legal fraternity 1t is not confined to the Grim
inal class, who are not expected to feel
1.-THE halter draw
With good opinion of the law,
nor to the hard pressed debtor whose assets
are insufficient to meet his liabilities, and who
has been harassed by suits until he has lost pa
thence with everybody IF we are to credit the
knoUing ones, (who, to be sure generally have
aces to grind, the prejudice against lawyers is
general and In certain localities is SO great, as
to have assumed the form of popular de-
mand for sixteenth constitutional amend
ment, directed especially at their heads, eX-
GLIDING them from all offices of trust, honor,
and emolument- Winchester Times.
And more senseless prejudice never exist
ed Lawyers are the main pillars Of free gov
ernment--the guardians of the rights of per-
son and of properiy-the firm phalanx which
always withstands the beginnings Of arbitrary
government. 1t is hardly too much to say
that all the political troubles which have af
hicted this land have proceeded from men who
were not or are not lawyers 1t is true, too
many lawyers fell into the popular current of
NTOHg Wucu IL was SGCH " NC iIICSlOttUlC-GhCy
are ambitious folk, We admit, and have great
deal of human nature in them--but the cur
rent was almost always set in motion by poiti-
cal quacks and entered apprentices in the sci
ence of government who had the gift Of CAB,
but no gifts in the way of judgment and discre-
ton and no knowledge Of the law. Look, too,
at any Legislature in the country. The coun-
ties which send good lawyers rule every such
body. And how could it be otherwise? Pro
pose to alter or amend what law you will, and
the lawyers must decide for the body whether
it ought to be done. But We shall not discuss
the question. People who send asses to the
Legislature-and there are some asses even
among lawyers-deserve all the bad fortune
that poor legislation can bring upon them
| ksc1 DIenofch
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Ctauntou Baptist FemaIe Institute.



aided by Rev. GEO. B. TAYLOR and other
accomplished teachers
This school offers very full and thorough
course of study in Ancient Languages, Modem
Languages, Mathematics, Moral Philosophy,
Natural Sciences, Including course of Lee
lures on Physiology, and Hygiene), History, En-
glish Literature, and the English Language and
Composition.
The Departments of Music, and Drawing and
Painting, are in the hands of the best teachers.
In the Preparatory Department efficient in
struetlon is given in the Elementary English
Studies, and in the rudiments of Latin and
French.
The session for 1871l72 begins Tuesday, Sept.
18th, and ends about Goth June.
&Charges for Entire Session
Board iacluding fuel washing, and
Tuition in Collegiate Department (inclu-
ding Anc. and Modern Ian guages. $50 to 90
Tuition in Preparatory Departmental $40 to so
MUSIC with use OF piano for practice. $50
Drawing and Painting at usual rates.
Apply to Principal for further information.
july4-
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PROPOSALS will be received at my off ce
L for the restoration of the GA TEIVA aud
TOWER, also for so CATTLE STALLS, at he
Fair Grounds until August 18th, 1871.
VIM A. PRATT, Supt.
auS-lt-tOMn nanars cnny 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

VHNaE w A I"kEsESS AND CANE CHAIR
SHOPS Of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind
Institution are again opened, and persons wish
ing work done will apply to
A, N. BRECKENRIDGE,
auO-om Steward
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

NAMES II. BEACkLEY.
- late of Powell s. Blackleyl
Wholesale AND RETAIL GROCER
AND PRODUCE DEALER.
has opened new and full stock 10 the large
airy and nice room, directly opposite the Court
house, Staunton, Va, and will endeavor to keep
constantly on hand choice selection of goods
in his line, and to give satisfaction to all who
may favor him with their patronage Particu-
lar attention will be paid to Flour, Grain, Feed
and Provisions.
Vsanaed-fOr Cash
FLOUR,
GRAIN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

GTATIONERY IA large stock of Paper
HUNTER g Go.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08
Asiatic Cholera.

This dreadful scourge seems to be on one OF
its periodic pilgrimages around the world, and
it would be wise for the authorities ID all the
cities and towns of the United States to take
proper precautions to prevent it from destroy
ing their citizens The towns should be cleansed
from all filth and putrefying matter. An ounce
of prevention is worth more than pound OF
cure.
This dreadful disease, which for two years
past has been lingering in Russia where it has
become winter disease, has reached the Bal
tic ports, and has crossed the Russian frontier
into Prusslan Poland, in spite of rigorous
sanitary Gordon.
The first invasion of cholera known to this
country, says the Bait. San, was in Tune, 1882,
when it appeared in the early part Of the
month, in Quebec and Montreal, and on June
q, in New York, the intermediate districts es-
Gaping its visitation. The disease spread in
various directions, reaching Philadelphia, Al
bany and Rochester in July, and Boston, Bal
timore and Washington in August. La Octo-
Der it spread from Cincinnati to New Orleans.
The European route by which it then came
was the line of the Mediterranean, spreading
north through Europe, whence it travelled to
England, and then came to America via Que
bee, which was then the principal entrepot for
immigration to this country. Wherever it
spread, it followed the routes of travel. In
1884, there was another visitation to the Uni
ted States, and it has so appeared at intervals
since. In 1866 its European route was some
what the same which appears to be outlined by
its progress thus far. At that time, as now, a
line of steamships crossed the North German
ocean and landed their cargoes of emigrants at
Hull, whence they were taken by rail to Liver
pool, and then by steamer again to New York
The contagion was thus conveyed from Russia
to the North German ports. Hull and Liver
pool both suffered notable epidemics, and the
final depot was in New York harbor Cholera
has already made its appearance at Hull, Liv-
erpool will come next, and it is not an idle ap-
prehension to suppose that it may next reach
New York, or some American seaport having
communication with the European localities
where it has just made its appearance.
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IJ-tOWn papers CODY It

4 tonees! C0afecs.-We have III store, lot
~ Of Rio Coffee, from good to choice which
we can offer to country merchants at such fguI es
as must attract and induce them to buy. Con-
suit your interest and look, before buying, at
auo BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

ERI neat Fan I'VE have No. | wheat
w Fan, such as we have been using several
years, and know to be first rate article-for
sale at moderate figures.
au8-tf Bauer BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

4 n SEksGE4E-
- THE NEW SUMNER GAME
superior to Croquet-from $500 to US co per set,
at COWAN'S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

EINerssEiZers.--Att Farmers w E
= have on hand, and offer, at reduced praces,
Maryland, and Chesapeake Ammoniated Bone
if desired. bv BAKER BROS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

gOPE, lSOpe.-All sizes for wells, and hay
Ia forks for sale, and cheap, at
au8 BAKER BROS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

{ OLD HSens-Fairchild's celebrated Gold
"a Pens-many styles of Holders, just re-
ceived by HUNTER q co
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-08

MIN Oyy AIDES
w ANEW STOCK of
Oil, and Linen Curtains
Green. Buff and White Hollands,
received last week by HUNTER & co.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-07-20
SHERIFF SALE.

ny virtue OF special execute 10 me direct
ed. issued from the Office OF the Clerk Of the
District Court. in and for the County Of Mus
Mountain. assigned to Peter Bigslow, and
against Isaac ~ Conner ct al. l have levied
the said Isaac N. Conner ct al, to wit:
AZ OF his interest in the south three fourths
Quarter 20 Of section number thirty two go,
ana me south three-fonrths Of the scout hwest
quarter ~ of the southwest quarter ~ ~ go
ton number thirty-thr Cssj. all in tow nship
NJ number ,. seventh. nine t7ol, range number two
% west OF the 5th p. m, and cOnta ming in ali
s nsin aHrss; situated In Cedar county. Iowa.
lands Of which the said Isaac n. Conner was
lately seized; and which is now claim ed by
And shall offer the same for sale At tho Court
= ilonsc door IN the town Of Upton, in said C.
nar Co, on. Saturday. the I'D day OF July. h,
~ at one o'clock p. NJ. OF said day. to satisfy
SAID execution and costs that may accrue there.
on. 'S'o
Dated this 10th day Of July A. D., 1871.
n1w3 sheriff ~ ced.r oo,,., nHn,
Per A. r. Maynard. Deputy.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-07-20
Methodist Convention,

An Iowa Methodist State Convention
convened at Iowa City on Tuesday, II
inst.
The Conferences represented were
the Iowa, Upper Iowa and Des Moines,
from which more than three hundred
delegates met to discuss important
church and educational interests.
Hon. VIM. Mills, prominent Demo-
cratic lawyer from Dubuque was made
President of the Convention, and Rev
erends f. H. Warning, r. w. Keller
and Il. II O'Neal, Secretaries.
The Convention continued in interes-
ting session until Thursday afternoon.
when it adjourned, after an address
from Senator Harlan upon "The rela-
tions of Labor and Capitol to Christi
anity,' Rev. r. ID. Parsons, of Waiver
ley, pronouncing the benediction.
The next Convention is to meet at
Des Moines in 1873.