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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-04

The Chairman Of the meeting, NJ. c.
Galway, then nRued the following gen.
tlemen as committee on resolutions:
D. A. Brewer, Memphis Avalanche: T.
II. Logwood, Memphis Register; VIM.
Rossehe, Memphis Appeal; f. R.
Brennan, Memphis Ledger; NJ J. Wright,
Shelby County Journal; Z. Wunderman.
Southern (German) Advertiser: X. z.
Catron. Memphis Typographical Union.
On motion Of Charles Wilson the Pres.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-04
TIE PRINTERs.

Charles Wilson, or behalf OF the Typo
graphical Union, said the printers Of
Memphis would be in full accord with
the editors in whatever action they
might take with respect TO the memory
OF their distinguished craftsman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-04

D. A. Brewer, of the Avalanche refer
ring to the object Of the meeting, moved
the appointment Of a committee on res
olutions expressive Of the feeling Of the
assemblage, the committee TO consist Of
one from each journal represented, and
one from the Typographical Union.
Adoptea.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

THE YEAR 1872. year contains fifty
two Sundays. September and December each
begins on Sunday. January, April and July,
On Monday. October is the only month begin
ming on Tuesday. February begins and ends on
Thursday. Consequently We have FIVE Thurs
days, which will not occur again until the year,
1900 In the year 1880 February will have
five Sundays, which will not occur again until
the year 1920. The year 1871 begun on
Sunday and will end on Sunday. This will
occur again in 1882, and every eleventh year
thereafter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

4 terrible negro riot occurred in Chicot coun-
ty, Arkansas, last week. Three white prison
ers we're taken from the county jail, and shot
by the negroes. The difficulty originated in a
bar-room after an election to subscribe stock to
railroad 4 negro man was killed in the row,
for which the three white men were sent to
jail. The negroes took them from the Jail and
shot them, threatened the life of the sheriff,
and took possession of the entire county.
At last accounts quiet had been restored, but
uneaslness prevailed among all classes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

Having met with great success in business du-
ring the six years of my residence in Staunton,
and desiring to return my thanks in substan-
tial manner to my many patrons, make the
above promise, in good faith whether the gross
amount of sales of 1872 be less or greater than
in 1871, which will, trust, meet with the appro-
baton of the generous public to whom l am so
much indebted for their encouragement and
SunnOrt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

OMREESGz0NEE'S NOTHCE.--THE
- parties to the suit of Archibald Trotter's
infants, &c. u.s. Archibald Trotter's administra-
tor C. t. a. and others, and all others concerned
are hereby notified that in pursuance of decretal
orders in said cause. have appointed the 3rd
day of February 1872, at my Office In Staunton,
to take the following accounts, VIZ:
1st Of the outstanding and unsatisfed debts
of the estate of said Archibald Trotter, deceased
in their priorities
End, Of the transactions of J ohm Newton NOW
deceased) as administrator c. t. a. of said Arch
ibald Trotter, decd.
At which time and place all creditors of said
Archibald Trotter deceased, are required to at
tend with proof of their claims.
THOMAS D. RANSOM.
ia2-4W Commissioner in Chancery
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

REV JAS B. TAYLoR,-This distinguished
divine, who was the father Of Rev. Geo. B.
Taylor, pastor of the Baptist Church in this
place, died in Richmond one day last week
His life twas living epistle, read and known
of all, ? and long will his memory be cherished,
as an humble man of God and benevolent
Christian, who recognized the image of Christ
in the humblest disciple of his Divine Master
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

nEggOLUTEON.- The firm of j. S. Gil
I J liam 6 Co. is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The accounts are all in the hands of
j. S. Gillian for settlement. All indebted to
the firm will please call and settle, by cash or
note as we wish to close up our business at once.
Any one having claims against the firm of j. S.
Element We would here present nt0 our ~ most os
hearty thanks to our friends and the public gen.
orally for the liberal patronage they have given
US. j. 5. GILLIAN Sc co,
ia2-ToUn nanars copv At
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

GAZE of Personal PROPERTY.
y As agents Of Boiling Il. Swoope we will, at
the time and place named in the above adver-
tisement, sell the following property, to w.t.
IS or 70 acres of wheat in the ground 5 first
class work horses; head of colts extra milk
cows Is head of young cattle; l sow and pigs;
l Mccormick reaper; l Union mower; Bick-
1ord q human F nnrn afi wnest tan ooo
Pitt thresher; plows, 2 harrows, 2 plantation
wagons; two-herse wagon; harness and gear
ing and farming implements of sundry kinds
l large side board, book case, l bureau pi-
ano, 2 sofas, 1 dozen chairs; and various other
articles of household furniture
Terms of sale-Cash for all sums amounting
to $40 or less. For sums above $40 credit of six
months, with interest from tie day of sale,
gOtabe notes well endorsed to be given by the
purchasers.
SHEFFEY s. BUMGARDNER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

COMMISSIONERS SALE Of u Ma
~ KED CREEK FARM.-By virtue of a
decree rendered by the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the cause of Whitniore u.s. Howell
on the 9th day of July, 1871, we will, on Tues
day, the 9th day of january, 1872, proceed on
the premises to sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder the tract OF land formerly owned
by Samuel Whitmore and sold by him to VIM
Howell and now in the possession of said How
ell. Said Farm is situated on the headwaters of
Naked Creek in the County of Augusta, adjoin-
ing the lands of John Hale, George Hollar
John Rimel and Others and contains
One Hundred az EineGy-fhree acres.
Has on it comfortable dwelling house and all
necessary out-houses, is convenient to churches
and schools, and is susceptible of high state of
cultivation.
Terms-Cash in hand to pay the costs of suit
and the charges ard expenses of sale, and the
balance in three equal instaments payable in
one, two and three years from day Of sale; the
purchaser to execute his bonds for the deferred
installn1ents, with approved security, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
\: ( rH f. FTLrz e siSnePs'
del25w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

Christmas holiday INDUCED in by members of
the General Assembly will cost the State $12,-
600. A majority Of the members would not
listen to any proposition for the abatement Of
their per diem during the egg-neg recess
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09
Private Sales.
CaxE OF VALUABLE AND Highly

= improved REAL ESTATE. in Roc Rock bridge ridge
county, miles from Lexington:-The UNDER,
signed offers for sale his highly improved an; ana
valuable farm. lying on both sides of the yailey
Plank road, miles south of Lexington, ROCK
bridge county, Virginia. The real estate con-
sists of 3S34 acres, about 100 acres are IN me
timber and woodland, the balance in hIgn state
of cultivation The Improvements consist OF
NEW BRICK DWELLING 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 neees-
sary out house. The garden adjoining the dwell
ling house comprises 10 acres, drained and nigh
ly improved with all permanent beds OF fruits,
etc, necessary for market garden: A vineyard
in bearing now of 5000 vines, and an orcharo OF
1000 trees.
The place is well 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 whole or will
be divided to suit purchasers. There is upon the
tract quantity Of limestone and fine site for a
kiln. and the fencing is nearly all new, and IN
fine order For TERMS &C., address,
JOHN B. LADY,
or my agent, +. w. HENDERSON,,
n L.
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ON SPECTATOR And GENERA ADVERTISER.
auction Sales.
,omMIsssONER.s SALE OF VAL


- LIABLE LANDS in Highland County
Pursuant to a decree of the circuit court of
Highland, rendered in the cause of Beathe ct al
VS.. Pullin ct al, at the October term, 1871. the
undersigned as commissioner therein named for
the purpose will, on the 25th day of January,
1872 offer for sale In front of the Courthouse of
said county, to the highest bidder, the valuable
real estate of which John H. Pullin died seized
and now IN the possession of Lewis Davis, lying
on the Bull-pasture river in said county and
containing in the aggregate 526 acres. These
lands are fertile and productive; have a good
dwelling house and out houses on them, and are
contiguous to schools and churches.
Ierms-COsts of suit accrued since q former
sale OF these lands, the expenses of sale. and the
costs OF two actions at law against Lewis Davis,
cash in hand and the residue in three equal an
nual payments from the day of sale, with inter-
est; bonds with good and approved personal Sc
curity required for the deferred payments, and
the title retained as ultimate security
W. Nj. SOMMERS, late S. III. C.,
de26-4w and conn., Monterey Va.
GWOOPE FARM FOR SALE.-By vir-
y tue ola decree rendered by the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county at the November term, 1871,
in the case of ''Swoope's Administrator, Sc, VS.
Swoope, &c." we will, as Commissioners of said
Court, proceed on the premises on WEDNES-
DAY, THE 3lsT DAY OF JANUARY, 1872,
to sell that valuable estate known as the
''SWOOPE FARM"
containing, by estimation, 43l3 acres, lying
eight miles West of Staunton, at t'SWoope's De-
pot'' on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
This is one of the most valuable estates in the
Valley. The land is as rich as any in the coun-
ty, lies well, and is easily farmed The i'm
provements consist of g brick mansion and COM
modious out-buildings. There are about 500
fruit trees, of choice varieties on the farm. The
neighborhood is one of the most desirable in the
county The supply of timber is ample.
Terms of sale-Cash in hand to pay costs of
suit and sale, and the balance in four equal an
nual instalments, bearing interest from the day
of sale bonds with approved security to be
given by the purchasers, and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
THOMAS D. RANSOM,
Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

HNOIHMHSsAONEEs'g NOTECE.-To the
" parties, the Commissioners of sale, and all
others interested in the consolidated suits of ohm
Randolph's widow and heirs u.s. John Randolph's
administrator and others, and Rebecca M. Ran
dolph by, &c, u.s. John Randolph's widow and
Others pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta
Take notice that IN obedience to DEGREES rem
dered in said causes, / have appointed the 9th
day of January, 1872, at my Office in Staunton
to take accounts
lst, OF the transactions of John J. Larew and
VIM; +: Smith as administrators of Jonn Ran
dolph, deceased.
End, Of the transactions of said Larew and
Smith as Commissioners of sale; as to which ac-
count the Court has given special directions.
3rd, Of the transactions of Elijah Hogshead
and Mathew Pilson, as Guardians of the infant
parties, should the Guardian submit to such &C.
counting.
4th, Of the rents, profits, taxes, and improve
ments Of the real estate sold upon the principles
indicated by the Court and also to ascertain
9Th, The condition of the real estate fund paid
over to said Pilson and Hogshead as Guardians,
and the value of the investments thereof
9th, Whether the real estate of j ohm Randolph
deceased, was susceptible of division in kind, so
that it could have been conveniently partitioned
according to law.
9TH, Upon such testimony as may be intro
duced whether the 9th day of November, 1862
it was to the interest of the infant parties TO sell
their inheritance. -
8th Whether the contracts of sale, as confirm
ed by the Court, were to be fulfilled and per-
formed in Confederate Treasury notes /; and, if
So the true value of such notes on the 10Th day
of February, 1868; and further, the true value
of the currency paid by the purchasers to the
Commissioners of sale at the times of payment
9th, The election of the purchasers whether,
if the Court shall determine to set aside the sale
to the infant parties, the said sales shall be set
aside altogether, upon the terms and conditions
prescribed by the Court.
And all who may be interested are expected
to attend before me without further notice
THOMAS d. RANSOM,
JAZZ Com'r in Chancery.
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N&ECUT0R'S SALE Of VALUABLE
IA REAL AND personal PROPERTY

l will offer for sale to the highest bidder on
SATURDAY, THE 27TH DAY OF
JAN UARY, 1872
the Real and Personal Property of David Faw-
Der, decd. The land is situated miles from the
city of Staunton. and miles from the village of
Middlebrook, adjoining the lands of the Poor
house, David Greaver and Others
The farm contains E5H aoRes-40 acres of
which are q0eU tim5e~ed-15 acres of splendid
'neodos05 acres magnificent young orchard
two streams of water running through the land,
and numerous springs on the farm; fences in
ton. Good dwelling of brick and frame good
barn with stable attached or 4splendd mich
COWS, several calves. II sheep and hogs, l one
horse buggy, / clock, press, l bookcase, with
other desirable household and kitchen furniture
with some farming utensils.
Purchasers will find some one on the premis-
es to show them the property.
Terms made known on day of SALE
WIN. S. MCUHESNEY,
pO0S Ids Ev
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M0dass OpeT0aedi /:

A large Ledger will be opened on January
LIST, 1872. and page OR pages devoted to each
cash buyer. in which strict entries Of all pur-
chases during the year will be made; bills will
be furnished each purchaser, SO that he or she
may know at any time the amount Of goods pur-
chased. and the Ledger will be open for public
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

commissioner Sale of Residence and
" lanyard in Spring Hilt--By virtue of
decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta, in the
pending Chancery suit of Trout Us. Splitter and
ais, SHALL as special commissioner, appointed
for the purpose sell at public auction upon the
premises, on SATURDAY, the 18th day OF Jan
uary, 1872 that very desirable property in the
ty. known as the ''Tan-yard Property" consist
ing of lot of ground with good dwelling and
necessary out-houses and an excellent tannery
thereon.
Terms-Enough in hand TO pay the costs of
sale and the aboye-named suit-balance in four
equal annual instalments, secured by bonds with
good personal security, bearing interest from the
day Of sale, and the vendors lien retained as
further security. THOS. G. ELDER.
de12-tds Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

hESHRA BE TRACT Of land Al
I'D Private Sale.-The subscriber offers for
sale, privately, portion of the Tract of Land.
upon which he resides, lying midway between
Fishersville and Waynesboro' Depots on the
O. 81 o. Il. r., being about . miles to either
place. and on the Staunton and James River
turnpike VIII sell any number of acres from
twenty-five to one hundred. On the Tract of
fered, there is good Spring, with q stream of
water passing through the centre, and a fine body
of timber The land is of first rate quality, and
in q high state of cultivation, convenient to
schools, churches, &c. Any parties wishing to
purchase will be met at the Depot and shown
the Tract Address
SAML III. STEELE,
June 10Th IF Waynesboro', Va.
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-NeaU Advertisements.
COUNTY LEVY FOR THE YEAR
q q =

The Board of Supervisors of Augusta county
met at the Courthouse on the LIST Monday in De-
cember, as required by law, for the purpose of
settling the County Treasurers, the Superlnten-
dent of the Poor and Sheriff accounts with the
County in order to show the receipts and expen-
ditures of the County for 1871, and lay the Levy
for 1872. The Collectors not having settled with
the Treasurer, the Board adjourned to the 18th
to make the required settlement, and having met
on that day. and finding that several Collectors
had not settled and that the Legislature had ex-
tended the time to the = day CT March next
thereby making it impossible for the Treasurer
to make any satisfactory settlement with the
Board-it was determined to proceed to audit the
claims against the County, and lay the Levy for
1872, which was accordingly done, as follows:
Estimated Expenditures for the gear 1872
For paying Jurors in Circuit and County
Courts. SSUO.UU
Expenses of two Elections in 1872. ....... $50 90
services 500 90
Clerk County Court for public services, 10000
Sheriff, for public service IS 90
on Courts 5000
Commissioner of Public Buildings......... 80 90
Board of Supervisors and clerk, pay for
services of 1872. Recommendations. 14O 90
Registration, paw of Registrars for 1872 100 90
Augusta Law Library-rent of room...... so 90
Expenses for Jail-fuel, repairs, Ssc... 275 co
Treasurers offce-fuel, books stationery 164 27
Expenses for Courthouse and grounds :.
repairs, &c... Iol Al
tionery, fuel, 2se SIS
tionery, fuel, SC. ,...... 1923 SO
Land Damages and costs on Road Petl-
tions-(under old levies). .,. 814 35
Old Road Claims 344 SO
Election in 1871-November. 316 90
Assessors for services heretofore rendered IS 90
For registration, Births marriages, deaths
and other charges. ............. lib II
Various other small am is, amounting to 13l 80
Aggregate. So, 10 II
To meet Treasurer's Commissions, In
solvents returned, incidental expenses and
pay such claims as may not have been pre-
sented 262 "a
Aggregate amount, Observation-Disclosures 973. 81
The County Levy for 1872 was fixed at cents
on each 500 of property-real and personal,
which, according to the values of 1871, produces
Capitaton tax of 1871-Gross.. 2,453 81
Aggregate Levy. SIS, 973 81
1t will be observed that no levy is made Tor
the support of the Poor for 1872. Upon settle
ment with the Superintendent of the Poor Of all
his accounts since the LIST of July, 1870 the date
of his appointment it was found, that under the
Levies heretofore made for that purpose, there
was sufficient amount in his hands for the sup
port of the Poor. without any further appropri-
alton for that purpose for the year 1872.
THOMAS w. SHELTON, Chairman
JOHN PARIS,
SAMUEL San 4. EAST, Supervisors
WILLIAM CRAWFORD, Augusta
HENRY b. SEIG, County.
Teste.
WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
Clerk of Board.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09

RICHMOND, JAN LIST, 1872
We, the undersigned have this day formed
co-partnership under the firm, name and style
of 2. A. Sublett & Co., for the purpose Of con-
Quoting the General Commission business at
their OLD STAND in Richmond. n5ao
We thank our friends for the liberal patronage
they have heretofore extended US, and hope in
future to merit continuance of the same.
p P. A. SUBLETT.
- w. III. CARY
The undersigned will continue to purchase all
kinds Of country produce, for the highest cash
prices, at present business stand in Staunton,
and will forward to our former partners in Rich
mond for all who wish to consign to them.
jan2-2t p. B. SUBLETT.
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who rely on their credit for the means of carry
ing on their operations.


ing on their operations.
The refusal of the Legislature to pay the in
terest on the public debt, and all the system OF
stay-laws, homestead exemptions, obstacles to
the enforcement of contracts, and measures
tending to reputation in as much as they de-
stroy confidence, and overthrow credit, are the
severest blows which can be struck at the bust
ness and welfare of the middle and poorer
classes.
We will probably resume the consideration
of this topic in another number.
In the mean time we beseech our people to
throw off every feeling of dependency. There
is bright future before us. In year from
this time many of our most important works of
improvement will be finished. The tide OF
through travel will flow along the lines of our
railways. immigration will be turned to Vir-
GINA; our mines will be opened. Our water
power will be utilized. Manufactures will
spring up. Our lands will be sought after, and
by selling portion, We canimake the remainder
worth more than the whole was. We can pay
our debts both public and private, and we
must honestly do it before we can re-establish
confidence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09
JANUARY 1sT, 1873,

king the largest purchases during the year 1872.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09
SHEFFEY s. BUMGARDNER,
del9-tds agents for 3. r. Swoope.
sAE.E.-By Writ

NOM MISSION EES'S SA LE.-By virtue
u of q decree of the County Court of Augusta
at the November term last. in the cause of Sam
uel Millers admir- George Peters. shall, as
special Commissioner appointed for the purpose,
sell at public auction upon the premises, on Sat-
urday, the Goth day of January. 1872, a tract OF
20 acres of land, with dwelling house and
out buildings thereon, situated near the village
of New Hope in Augusta county, and in the
possession of the Defendant George Peters, hav-
ing been conveyed to him by deeds of Beard
Koner. Humbert and Roberts The Court will
apply the purchase money in satisfaction of the
liens, and confer unquessionable title.
Terms-Enough in hand to pay the costs of
suit and sale. and balance IN three equal annual
instalments, secured by bond with personal secu-
rity, and title reserved until their payment.
THOMAS D. RANSOM,
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RICHMOND, Dec. 31st, 1871
TEvEE e undersigned, who have heretofore con-
under the firm, name and style of P. B. 6 P. A.
Sublett have this day dissolved their co-part-
nership, and henceforth the firm name is to be
used by either partner in liquidation only.
p. A. SUBLETT,
w. M. CARY
p. B. SUBLETT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-01-09
EEHOVAL?
Ia REMOVAL!

Having purchased the stock of Messrs. j. S.
Gillian s. Co., we have removed to the store
room lately occupied by them on
Augusta Street, Next door TO 2. O..
where we will keep constantly on hand choice
stock of FAMILY GROCERIES, which we
offer at reduced prices
Mr.. J. S. Gillian viii remain with us and will
be glad to see his old customers and friends.
ja2-5t j. w. TODD s. co.
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A1EsS. v. D.. Thompson will open a Sc
W. lect school for small children on January
End, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Hall.
Ja2-2t& Ffs
ElssEs CEsAEBERREEs, 90 cents per qt
a. call on r ID. SEARS, agent.
NOR CHOICE BEEF TONGUES,
4 call on r. d. SEARS. agent.
ENOR BUTTER PRINTS and Moulds
Il call on r. d. SEARS, agent.
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nESTRABLE TRACT OF LAND AT
E9rixafa Sale.-Tha snhscriher offers for

or my agent, T. ". HENDEKSUN,
ian1O~tf p O box 60 Lexington, Va.
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Aggregate amount, ...............$ SIS, 973.51
on each Si60 Of and a.
which, according to the values of 1871, produces
revenue $40 90
Capltation tax of 1S71-Gross.............2 453 81