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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-27
Those Problems.

Mr.. EDIToR-In regard to the sheep
problem published in the TIMES, l answer
emphatically that the distribution was not
in accordance with the will of the testator.
By the provisions of the will his sheep
which were eleven in number were to be
divided in the following manner, to wit:
The first son was to receive one half of the
number, the second one fourth, and the
third one sixth. This disposed of but
eleven-tweliths of the whole number of the
sheep. The magistrate discovering this
fact added one more to the original number
making 1t twelve, then making the division
in the same ration, which was taking eleven
twelfths of the number, it disposed of the
II sheep leaving the remaining one-twelfth,
or one sheep to the original owner. Thus
the heirs received eleven-twelfths of 12
sheep whereas they were only entitled to
that fraction of II sheep or in other words
they received II sheep while the wiH gave
them only eleven-twelfths of that number
leaving the remaing one-twelfth undisposcd
of. Yours Truly,
A. M. M.
E55" In answer to the cat question of last
week several answers have been received,
one of which says, 1 cat, another 33b cats,
and another thinks 100 cats the proper num-
ber The correct answer as received from
r. II. Stewart, Duncannon is 3 cats.
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WANTED, THIS SPRING,
10000 FARMERS.

To improve 100000 acres of the best Farming
Lands in Iowa, free from mortgage or other
incumbrance: These lands comprise The Govern
ment railroad grants adjacent to the great thor
oughiares between Chicago, Omaha and Sioux
City, and lie chiefly in the
MIDDLE REGION OF WESTERN IOWA,
its most fertile and healthful portion (fever and
ague being unkn0wn), and traVersed bv railroads
IN every direction. Now Is the time to
SECURE A HOME AT 81 AND SIS
per acre upon long time with six per cent. inter.
est, IN the luxurlant valley of either the Boyer,
the Maple, the Soldier or the Little Sioux.
Agents at the Stations are provided with teams
TO show lands free to purchasers Send for u
Guide. II gives prices. terms descriptions. where
exploring tickets are sold, and how TO reach the
lands, County Maps also sent free. Address,
JOHN b. CALHOUN, Land Commissioner Iowa
IL. II. Land Co., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 9r4w
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County Price Current.

NEWPORT MARKETS.
tCbrrected Weekly by Rough, Snyder & COL
DEALERS IN
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-27

FISH, SALT, LIME AND COAL
or all kinds always on hand and for sale at the
Lowest Market Rates.
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Profitable Employment.

A GENTS WANTED.--Agents make more
IA money at work for us than at anything else
Business light and permanent Particulars free.
G. STINSON Il CO., Fine Art Publishers, Port
land Maine 0r4w
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r AIDES AND CHILDREN will find
i 4 splendid assortment of shoes at the ono
price ttore of Y. Mortimer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
Stannto1r Spettator.
TMesd0y. ApriI %, 1872.
Auction Sales.

Auction Sales.
APRIL 2SrH.-Preston A. Baylor substituted
Trustee will sell rs acres of land on Pine Run,
10 miles N. W. of Staunton.
APRIL 30TH.-James Bumgardner Jr., com.
missioner will sell House and Lot on corner OF
Frederick and Market Streets, IN otaunton'
owned in her life time by Miss Sally Ryan.
watts MAi "Reminiscences D,as will sell, near New
Hone. two tracts of land belonging to Jacob L..
Humbert, one containing 1913 and the other 100
acres. IN
upon which Capt. VIM. H. Peyton resides, near
Staunton.
MAY 3RD-Messrs. Elder, Fultz 81 Cochran
will offer the Staunton Nurseries for sale.
MAY 3RD-N. Z. Trout Commissioner, will
sell, near Jennings Gap the tract containing
deceased, and also two tracts OF mountain land,
one of 179. and the other SO acres.
MAY 4TH-Wm. S. Hawpe, Commissioner,
will sell 81 acres more or less, on South River
two miles S. E. of Midway, in this county
MAY 11TH-By j. Il. Shumate, Sheriff of
Highland and Comr, $50 acres of Land in Grab
Bottom, Highland county.
MAY l5TH.-By Young & Niche, Commits
sioners, of the warehouse property near the
Railroad Depot
gardner, IT., Attornes in fact for Geo. Pelter,
will sell the tract of land owned by him, on the
Staunton and Scottsville Turnpike, containing
10 acres.
MAY 16TH.-By Young & Niche, Commis-
sioners, the Abney farm, near Mint Spring. con-
NAY 23RD.-Jno B. Watts and Marshall
Hanger. Commissioners will sell the tract OF
land. one mile East of New Hope, now occupied
by Jno M Humbert, containing 1873 acres.
MAY 25TH.-By Messrs Bumgardner and Ell
der, commissioners, the Byers farm, near Staun-
ton. containing 80 acres.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
Deaths.


On the 4th inst, at his resi dence near Parnas-
sus MIR. LEVI HIaes, in the 65th year of his age.
At the residence Of his son, near Spring Hill,
on the 9th of April, 1872, Mr. HAMILTON OeHEL-
TREE, aged 60 years, months and IA days.
The deceased was member of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church. ana vas highsy esteemed by
those who knew him best:
GEORGE BAYLOR departed this life April 9Th,
1872, at his residence in Augusta County, at the
advanced age of IS years, 8 months and II days.
He was al hanest upright and highly res
pected citizen of Augusta County ths major part
of his life time, and WAS extensively and favor
ably known. He embraced religion and con-
nected himself with the U. B. Churh, in 1869,
and lived consistent christian life till the day
of his death. He gave full assurance of his
preparation for dying hour. and home with
the Saints in light Re leaves an aged COM
panion, and large eirtie of relatives and &C.
quaintances. They have right to hope to meet
again. j. l.. G..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

| REFUSING TO TAKE INTEREST ON THE TERMS
PRoposED.-T Fredericksburg Herald whose
editor is member Of the House of Delegates,
says;
Whilst most of the resident holders of Vir-
ginia bonds are necessitated to accept the terms
imposed by the Virginia Legislature before
they can receive any interest, such is not gene
rally the case with those living outside the
State, in the North and Europe. We hear of
one citizen Of Spotsylvania who has notified his
banker in Fredericksburg not to collect the in
terest due him. Whilst creditors determining
on this course are only standing on their legal
| rights, it is plain that it will lead to further
| complications, and confuse the question of the
public debt, so much agitated in the Assembly
last winter, and left so unsettled in it's present
condition. 1t is for them to determine wheth-
er it is wiser to invoke legal aid to collect six
per cent. interest now, thus renewing the agita-
| ton and intensifying the feeling already en-
gendered in the popular mind on this subject,
| or whether it is better to accept the four per
cent profered and await results.
There is balance of the old debt still I'M
funded, owing to the fact that recent act of
Assembly changed the character of the coupons
hereafter to be issued, and new bonds had
therefore to be prepared. Hence nofunding is
now going on.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

SCHOOL HOUSE BURNED.-A building. ON the
land of A. w. Staubus, of North River. near
Nj. Scion, occupied by one of the public free
schools of the county, together with from fifteen
to twenty dollars worth of school books, was, on
Friday night last, the 10Th inst, totally consumed
by fire. 1t was the work of incendiaries.
As our State Constitution provides that each
county or city shall be held accountable for the
destruction of school property, within its limits,
by incendiasies or open violence, it would be
well that the county authorities examine into
this, and offer reward for the apprehension o.
the perpetrators of this villainous deed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
Ton sPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

]. W. NEWTON. ]. W. NEWTON.
1879. sPR1NG 1872.
IMPORTATION OF THE SEASON.
SPRING STYLES!
Received to-day my first installment OF Spring
Dress Goods
Calicoes, Cassimeres,
Gingbams, Shepherds Plaid.
Lawns. Cashmerets,
Grenadines, Plaid OsnaDurgs,
Muslins, Check Cottons.
j. w. NEWTON'S
/ DRY GOODS AND NOTION HOUSE,
on Augusta street.
Always on hand an extensive assortment OF
Notions! Notions Notions
Hosiery, Gloves, Trimmings, Handkercme-s,
Linen and Lace Collars. Cuffs. &C.
Hair Goods
Curls, French Twists, Chignons, Plaits
Switches, Rolls, &c.
A complete assortment of Hats,
Boots and Shoes,
Button Caters. side Laced and Foxed Gaiters,
Lasting CATERS from ST.. rs to So.
PEBBLE, Goat, Calf, and Morocco Shoes,
cut in the latest styles, made to order for MY
TRADE, and every pair warranted.
Millinery!
The very latest styles Hats. Ribbons, Flowers
STAMPING
on Cloth-Flannel, Linen or Cotton-executed
with neatness and dispatch.
Black Alpaca speciality, varying in price
from 25c to $1.50.
Pins &c, needles DC, IA shirt buttons loo, two
spools cotton only &c. Call early and often. IT
you wish bargains. Every article sold warran-
ted as represented or money refunded.
Thankful for past favors, we extend to all a
cordial welcome to call and see, if tbs only to
see. We take pleasure in showing our goods.
Remember the place-one door from Spectator
Office, on Augusta street.
A kind word to Husbands and Fathers: Do
you wish to introduce into your household
peace, plenty, comfort and last, but not least
Happiness, and bring back to the cheeks of the
loyed ones, health and beauty, call and buy a
Weed Family FavOrite
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

THE CONCERT BY THE BLIND.-The Concert
by the pupils of the Blind department OF the
D., D. s. B. Institution, took place in the music
hall of the Institution on last Friday night. The
programme consisted of eighteen select pieces,
from the best composers. and, SO far as we are
capable of judging. all the performers played
their parts well. and reflected great credit on
their misunderstood A. J. Turner-who never
fails in getting up good Concert. We believe
that all the Concerts heretofore given by the
blind pupils of the Institution, have been gratis
On this occasion an admittance fee of % cents
was charged, for the benefit Of the pupils them
selves; and while the audience was good one,
we regret that it was not still larger
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

BURGLARY AND RoBBERY.-Between u and
8 O. clock on Saturday night last the glass in the
window of Mr. P D. Rodef1er's Silver-smith
shop on New Street, opposite Piper's building,
was broken and number of watches were sto-
len. A negro man named Jordan Winston was
arrested by the police on suspicion, and four OF
the watches and three watch cases were found In
his possession. Mr.. Rodeffer thinks there were
several more which have not been recovered as
yet. Jordan Winston has been committed to
jail by the Mayor to await the action of the
Grand jury
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

SOUTHERN EDITORIAL ExcURsIoN.-The
Emira IN. " Gazette gives the programme
of the excursion of Southern editors, which
has been arranged by Mr.. N H. Hotchkiss,
agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company.
The company, says the Gazette. will num-
Der about forty-fve editors, from Virginia,
West Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland.
They will probably leave Richmond, Va, on
Thursday, June 9th, arriving in Baltimore on
the 7th. and Elmira oa the 9Th. After re-
naming here one day they will visit Watkins
Glen, aud 90 thence to Rochester, Buffalo and
Niagara Fails. and get to WATERFOWL in time
to meet the New York editorial Convention
in that CITY. They will proceed from there to
Syracuse, and viii take Owego. Binghamto!n,
and Susquehanna Depot on their route home. "
Mr.. Hotchkiss assures us by letters, that
Mr.. H. Fl. Fogle, of the St. Clair House,
Baltimore; Mr.. Majas A. Fields, of Field
Hotel. Waverly, n Y, and q. Bartholomew,
of the Steamers on the Lake, all extend the
hospitalities OF their houses and steamers to
the excursionists
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

Not only throughout the United States, but
from all parts Of the civilized world with which
telegraphio communication is bad, testimonials
to the memory of the late Professor Morse.
were yesterday interchanged, and in various
parts of this country meetings were held last
evening in honor of the man who FIRST put that
subtle fluid, electricity, to its gTsrdest practi-
cal use. Here, in this city, meeting was held,
at which Mayor Vansant presided The press
and the telegraph were itly represented; the
Hon. Reverdy johnson made brief but tell
occasion were passed. At Washington, IN the
Capitol, another meeting was held. presided
over by Speaker Blaine and attended by the
chief officers of the the Government, and from
all quarters of the country messages and reso-
lutions, eouched in language worthy of the
man and the occasion, were flashed across the
wires. -Baltin,ore Gazette l7th
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
Cultivator-R. M. Milton, Criglersville.

EXODUS OF LEXINGTON MECHANICS
cannot be much improvement In the way OF
buildings going on in Lexington, as the mechan-
les are going from there to other places. Sew
eral good mechanics from that place have been
at work in this place for more than year, and
we learn from the last Rockbridge Citizen, that,
on Tuesday of last week, the following mechan-
les left that place for Huntington to seek en-
!ployment:
"H. II. Wallace, R. r. Gregg and son, VIM.
Sale j. H. Vandiver and - Walker"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
april 16 At


u suance Of decree of the County Court of
Augusta, rendered February =, 1872, in the case
of Davidson VS.. James Wilson, Executor of Ja-
cob Accord. decd, David Fultz, Trustee, and
ais, shall proceed at my Office in Staunton, on
Tuesday, the 18th of May nert, to take the follow
ing accounts: 1st Of the trust fund arising
from the sale of the land conveyed by Andrew
B. Accord to the defendant Fultz. End. The
amount of John A. Davidson's claim against the
trust fund. 3rd. The amount of demands of
James Wilson as Executor of Jacob Accord,
decd, against the fund. 4th. The Judgment
liens against Andrew B. Accord, and 9Th, The
balance of the trust fund due Andrew B. Accord.
JOS. A. WADDELL,
april 9 At Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

TEACHERS AND PARENTS hould provide their
children with "THE SCHOOL FESTIVAL Quar-
terly Magazine, devoted to new matter and ex-
ercises for School Exhibitions and Public Days.
1t is live, fresh thing, that has long been need
ed by ali teachers and pupils and is conducted
by the same Mr.. Sewell who founded and so long
edited the Little Corporal" assisted By Mrs.
Slade and other able writers. Tie April num-
Der number has just reached us, containing a
beautiful "May Queen Coronation exercise,
and many other choice things. Write for 1t, to
the Publisher, Alfred L. Sewell, Chicago, I'll:
Price Seventy-Five cents year; Single OF
sample copy, Twenty cents. Premiums to Clubs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
EDecdNL Notices.
FOR THE PEOPL

EACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.-Discov-
I cries in mechanism or manufacture, by
which money and labor are saved, are admitted
to be Of incalculable value to the race of man
kind. How much iaQre valuable, then, is that
discovery in science which promotes health,
lengthens life and dispels diseases from the hui
man frame? To such discoverer the world
must ever remain indebted, for all its wealth is
but drop in the bucket compared to the life of
a fellow-heing. Indeed, mankind is too incred-
ulous to believe that any great PanaGea can be
concocted for all the ills of life, and. when a
scientific man asserts that he has made such a
discovery, the breadth of his declaration at
once causes doubt to arise he is Immediately
declared an empyrio, and his nostrums, however
valuable in some RESPECTS, aye branded 'guack-
cry" and at once discarded. That remedies may
be produced for all diseases OF similar origin
we have not the shadow of doubt Indeed, we
know this to be true, for we have seen it thor
oughly tested in Bakers Premium Bitters, but
great as are the curative powers OF TINS invalua-
BILE vegetable medicine, and wonderful as has
been its effects in relieving nervousness, general
debility, costiYeness, Indigestion, heartburn,
dyspepsia, sick stomach, bowel complaint, ague
and fever, and depression of spirits. we do not
pretend to claim for it the mastery over hum
dreds of other diseases that we might name
We know that when used in low, marshy coun-
tries, where ague and fever are prevalent, it will
prevent this disease as we'll as billiousness, and
That it will cure ell others for which 1t is recon-
mended, when regularly taken. We stso know
that it is the best tonic ever used by delicate fe-
males and teething children, and that it will
cure the acidity Of the stomach in very short
time But it is useless for us to say more about
its virtues. Manufactured in our midst, pre-
pared from recipe Of oRe Of the ablest Ply
sicians in the Union, end taken and recon-
mended to others by our people, are the best ev-
licences that could be given that Bakers Pre-
MUM Bitters are what they purport to be-the
greatest family medicine of the age. Let the
aopbting try them, and then speak of their mer-
its as they deserve,
Sold BY druggists everywhere.
E. BAKER, Prop'r.,
Ton 1e Richmond Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
MILLSNery.

TUvemple of FashiOn.-Mrs. X. NJ. Kelly,
i wishes to announce to her friends and the
public generally. that she has received her first
lot of SPRING GOODS, consisting of new
style of hat and bonnet frames, real lace collars
in every variety.
Black and white mourning sets, real lace Ia
bows, vatican and crepe de chine tassel scarfs,
crepe de chine bows.
She also will be home in due time with hand
some assortment Of millinery, &C., usual, to
resume her business. Any one desiring a hat
or bonnet made previous to that time can be &C
commodated. April 2 If
Millinery Goods.-An elegant assortment
Nl of Ladies' Hats and Ribbons, for sale as
low as they can be bought in the city, by
oc17 N. T. HENDRY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
MILLINERY! MILL1NERY!!
Beautiful Spring and Summer Styles.
12zX

At j. w. Newtons Dry Goods and Notion
House. Augusta Street.
With pleasure, / announce to my friends
the public generally-and the ladies especially
that I have returned with the LARGEST and
PRETTI EST assortment of Hats, Bonnets, Sun
downs, French and American Flowers, Silk
Crepes, Ribbons, Laces, &C., &C.. ever before
offered by myselfS for inspection and sale.
This department is in charge of a lady from
BALTIMORE, formerly with ARMSTRONG,
the BEST MILLINERS in the City. This
department we intend shall be First Glass, in ev-
cry particular. To satisfy yourselves, call early
and often.
Thankful for past favors, we remain yours
VERY Impatiently,
w NEWTON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

The merchants of this city are about entering
upon the Spring campaign with vigor and vim.
They are laying in good stocks, which they are
anxious to sell, and promise to do so on good
terms to the customers. The advertising col
umns of the Spectator will enable customers to
learn where the goods they want can be OBJ
~tainnd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

That handsome paper, HEART AND HAND, the
National Weekly of American Odd Fellowship
is out with brilliant schedule for its third vol
ume A handsome full chrome is gicen to every
subscriber. Terms as before $500 per year
Address VIM H. BARNES, P. g. M, Box 409l,
Nauy York Citv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
Horace Greeley.

The great meeting in New York greeted Mr..
Greeley in fashion to do patriots heart
good Is he came on the platform, after Mr..
Trumbull began to speak, he was welcomed
with cheer after cheer throughout the spacious
hail. The speaker was interrupted. Returned
stow, for be was the first man, after the war,
who had lifted up bis yoiss in favor Of uni
versal amnesty The compliment and senti-
ment were received with laundering applause.
-En0uirer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

FATAL Acc1pENT.-On the 18th inst, Benja-
min Altafer residing near SCOTS Ford, on ooutn
River IN Rockingham county, was killed oy ms
horse falling and crushing him. he lived 8 cay
nd nieht after the accident.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

Stock to the amount of $4,000 has been SUP
scribed for the establishment of Shoe Factory
in Winchester The requisite machinery has
been ordered, and, in short time, the factory
will be in operation. 1t will commence opera
tons with a force of 25 workmen. which Will De
increased as the demand shall require.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

The annual meeting Of the Shenandoah Val
lev Agricultural Society, will be held in Win
chesaer on the 9th of May, at which meeting the
of,cars for the ensuing year will be elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

If there is such thing as fresh butter IN
country, will somebody please bring it to ma
ket? The abominable stuff now being brought
in must have been left over from last Summer
stock. Half an ounce will last family an en-
tire week, without any perceptible diminutlon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

INSTANT CURE FOR TOOTH AcHE.-A friend
who has tested it, informs us that pulverized al
um and salt, in equal proportions, applied to al
aching tooth, will afford Instant relief Try 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

LIST OF PArENTs.-The following patents were
issued from the o. S. Patent Office to citizens Of
Virginia, for the week ending April 10th, 1872
Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander & Ma
son, Solicitors of Patents, COS Seventh ST., Wash
ington, ID. c.:
Pneumatic .Spring-M. f. Maury, Richmond
Earth Closet-J. A. August, Hot Springs.
Straw Cutter-T. Z. Marable, Petersburg.
REISSUES.
lCultiyator-R NJ Milton, Criglersville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

The net proceeds of the Fair held last week
Iby the ladies of the Episcopal Congregation OF
this place for the benefit of Trinity Churcn, a
mounted to the handsome sum OF $lO75 Ihls
we consider doing remarkably well In these hard
times. and think the ladies deserve great credit
for accomplishing so much.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

MAY 2SRp.-A. E Lightner, Commissioner,
will sell three parcels Of land in the Little Cali
Pastures, containing respectively lo5, IT, and
I8 to 26 acres more or less.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

OLD NEwspAPERs.-Many people like news
papers, but few preserve them; yet the most
interesting reading imaginable is file of old
newspapers; it brings up the very age of its
marking its genius and its spirit, more than the
most labored description of the historian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23

The Registration books for n orth River Town
ship will be opened at Spring Hill on tuesday
.be 18th of May, and on that day only