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How we Used to be Physicked.

Who does not remember the time when Spring
purgatlon was considered indispensable to sum-
mer health N o matter for wry faces, the inev-
liable salts and SIENNA, rhubarb, or calomel and
la!ap, must be administered. These "spring med
icines," the youngsters were told were to keep
them hale and hearty during the summer. We
al know now that this was falacy that new
vigor, not depletion, is what is required at the
commencement of the summer sostice. AS a
preparation for the enervating effects of oppres-
sive summer weather, course of Hostetter' s
Stomach Btters is highly expedient This IA
nous vegetable preparation has three prominent
properties 1t renovates. puriies, and regulates
all the functions of the body. It is composed
exclusively of pure vegetable productions, viz ::
the essential principle Of Monongahela Rye, and
the most efficacious tonic and alternative roots,
barks and gums known to medical botanists.-
Hence, it is an absolutely safe medicine, and no
tincture OF the PharmacopGia can compare with
1t either IN purity, or in the variety of its Objects
and lbs comprehensive results. Happily for man
kind. the theory that it was necessary to pros
trate patient in order to cure him. is forever
exploded, and the true philosophical doctrine,
that vlgor is one great antagonist of disease, has
taken It's place. Hostetters Bitters is invig-
grant, and hence it is the proper medicine for the
feeble at this most trying season of the year.
Be sure that you obtain the genuine article, as
there are innumerable vile limitations in the mar
ket. Look to the ornamental stamp, the en-
graved label, and the name blown into the glass.
Hostetter's Stomach Btters is sold in bottles on
ly I'm
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Fires in Nelson and Albemarle.

On Thursday week fire broke out at El
great rapidity, and in very short space Of time
had swept over an area of four or five miles
destroying the forests and fencing in its course,
The Charlottesville Chronicle says that the
fire crossed Rockfsh river, in Abemarle, and
destroyed four large tobacco barns, near Coves-
vile, belonging to DR.. Bowles. The damage
to fencing added to the burning of woods, out
houses, &C., on different farms along the track
of the fire, is estimated to be not less than $40,
900, if it does not exceed that sum. Fortunate
ly the first has been stopped, and we are pleas
ed to say that no dwelling house was destroyed.
The fire is said to have been the result of care
lessness on the part of negro woman.
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| EACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.-Discov-
| Il. 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 more 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 being. Indeed, kind is too incred-
ulous to believe that any great Panacea 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 empyric, and his nostrums, however
valuable in some respects, are branded ''quack-
cry" and at once discarded. That remedies may
be produced for all diseases of a similar origin
we have not the shadow of a doubt Indeed, we
know this to be true, for we have seen 1t thor
oughly tested in Bakers Premium Bitters, but
great as are the curative powers of this invalua-
BILE vegetable medicine, and wonderful has
been its effects in relieving nervousness, general
debility, costiveness, 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 well as billiousness, and
that it will cure all others for which it is recon-
mended, whom regularly taken. We also know
that it is the best tonic ever used by delicate fe-
males and teething children, and that 1T 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 midst, pre-
pared from recipe of one of the ablest Ply
sicians in the Union, and 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
doubling try them, and then speak of their mer-
its as they deserve.
Sold by druggists everywhere.
E. BAKER, Prop'r.,
Jan 16 Richmond Va
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Deaths.

On the 22nd ult, at his residence in Bath coun-
ty, very suddenly, Mr.. ANDREW LocKRIDaE,
aged about 70 years.
On the 29th ult., at the residence of Jos. A.
Leeper, near Spring Hill, THOMAS CRAWFORD,
in the 10th year of his age.
In Carroll County, Missouri, on the 18th of
March last, in the 91st year of her age Mrs. ANN
NJ. HOLLOWAY, relict OF the late Thomas Hollo-
way, of Amherst County, Virginia.
The deceased removed to Staunton in the year
1927, where she lived some twelve or thirteen
years, whel. she accompanied her children to
Missouri In early life she became member of
the Episcopal Church, and adorned her profess
ion by a consistent walk TO the end of her days.
Those who knew her whilst she lived in our
midst doubtless remember the genial disposition
and exceeding kindness Of heart which rendered
her so attractive and beloved in our community
during her residence among US. K.
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Land Sales.
GALE OF yALUARAE AND highly


GALE OF VALUABLE AND Highly
- improved REAL ESTATE, in Rockbridge
county, miles from Lexington.-The under
signed offers for sale his highly improved and
valuable farm, lying on both sides of the Valley
Plank road, miles south of Lexington, Rock
bridge county, Virginia. The real estate con-
sists of 3S24 acres, about 100 acres are in fine
timber and woodland, the balancein high state
OF cultivation. The improvements consist of a
NEW BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
with tin roof portieos, 60, and contains eleven
rooms, and brick kitchen, cistern, etc. Also
stabling for horses, cattle, ETC., granary, coach
house, ice house, wood sheds, and every neces-
sary out house. The garden adjoining the dwell
ling house comprises Is acres, drained and high
ly improved with all permanent beds of fruits,
etc, necessary for market garden. A vineyard
in bearing now of 5000 vines, and an orchard Of
1000 trees.
The place is well watered, and hes upon it We
tenant houses of four rooms each, well finished
plastered and painted, with stables attached
thereto so as to enable the farm to be convent
emily divided and worked by different pureha-
sers: The farm will be sold as a whole or will
be divided to suit purchasers. There is upon the
tract a quantity of limestone and fine site for 8
kiln, and the fencing is nearly all new, and in
fine order. For terms, &C.. address,
JOHN B. LADY,
or my agent, F. w. HENDERSON,
jan10-tf p. o. box CO. Lexington, Va
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millinery.
MILLINERY! MILLINERY!!
Beautiful Spring and Summer Styles.


Beautiful Spring and Summer Styles.
1872.
At j. w EeWton's Dry Goods and Notion
House. Augusta Street.
With pleasure, I announce to my friends
the public generally-and the ladies especially
that have returned with the LARGEST and
PRETTIEST assortment of Hats, Bonnets, Sun
downs, French and American Flowers, Silk
Crepes. Ribbons, Laces, &C., &C., ever before
offered by myself, for inspection and sale.
This department is in charge of q lady from
BALTIMORE, formerly with ARMSTRONG,
GATOR Sc Co, who recommend her as one of
the BEST EEEEEENEHsS 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, -
April &c. 1872. I'm
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married.

At Milboro Depot, April 25th, by Rev. J. w.
Ryland, w. e. MORTON, of Buckingham coun-
ty and Miss BETTE j. WATTS, of Bath county.
On the 18th ult., at the residence of the brides
father A. H. Price, Esq, by Rev. Daniel B. Ew-
ing, Mr.. B. b. HoUsEMAN to Miss VIRGINIA S.
PRICE, all of Augusta County.
At the residence of the brides parents near
Churchville, by Rev. j. L. Grimm, Mr.. HENRY
SHEFFER and VIRGINIA e. WIsEMAN-both OF
Augusta.
Near Coverdale, Bath county, May End, by
Rev. j. w. Ryland, Mr.. JOHN E. BLACK, of
Augusta, to Miss MARTHA E. BULGER, of Bath.
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A GIOriOus Roon.d TmoI.

few modest lines in New York Journal invi-
ted public attention to new vegetable Restora-
tive, and solicited trial of its merits RENE
debility, nervous disorders, rheumatism, and ali
complaints requiring tnvigorating and regula-
ting treatment. In this quiet unpretentious
way, Plantation Bitters was introduced to the
All that was claimed for it as o tonic, correc-
tive and antidote to malarious fever, was found
TO be strictly true Within five years the annual
sales OF this article amounted to over One NIL
saom Bottles A few years more and the demand
had sweled to .tipe millions. The annual con-
sumption of the bitters has now reached the al
most incredible aggregate of SIX MILLIONS OF
BOTTLES, and for every bottle sold copy of the
proprletors, Mt a cost of S150 600 is given away
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-07

j. L. TIMBERLAKE, will continue the To-
bacco Business at tn old stand, Valley Hotel,
North Augusta Street, (Gallowstown) and is now
ready to furnish all grades of
CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACCO,
SEGARS, SNUFF, &C,
of the best quality and at the lowest rates. to suit
the trade. He is manufacturing the finest quail
tiles from the very best leaf, having in his en-
ployment some Of the most experienced work
men in the State. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Thankful for past favors, he promises to merit
a continuance by strict attention to custom bust
ness. d. II. LIN 6EhLAkE,
april 80 1t Factory No. 2.
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Meeting of Richmond Bar,

At a meeting Of the members of the Rich
mond Bar, held on Tuesday last, the following
resolutions were adopted:
1. Resolued, That Johnson H. Sands, having
been twice convicted of felony, the members of
the Richmond Bar will not recognize him as a
brother, or be associated aoats him in any cause
in which he may be employed as counsel.
z 2. That the Judge of the Circuit courts of
Richmond and Henrico be requested to super
sede his license in conformity with section 5 of
chapter 1854 of the code of Virginia.
g. That the committee be requested to pre-
sent copy OF the foregoing to
duty in the premises.
The congregation of the Loudoun Street
Presbyterian Church in Winchester have pur
chased, for parsonage, the house of MIR. Jo-
seph Neal on Market street of that place for
which ST. 700 was paid
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announcements.
Election Day. 23rd Of May.

FELLOW CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN
If there were any political or party issues in
volved in the contest for Commonwealth At
torney between the candidates now before you,
I would not think another had right to an
nounce himself; but as such is not, and should
not be the case, respectfully announce myself
as candidate for that Office, assuring you that:
should it be your pleasure to elect me, shall
strive to discharge its duties to the best of my
ability, fairly and impaEtialy to all, yet firmly.
Respectfully,
M. T. WHITE.
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GALE OF VALUABLE REAL Es-

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
y TATE.-On Wednesday, the 10Th day of
May. 1872, we will sell at public auction on the
premises, that tract of land owned by George
Helter, situated on the Staunton and Scottsville
Turnpike, containing
IS Acres.
and known as the Baylor tract This land will
be offered entire, or in lots, to suit purchasers.
IERMs.-So much in hand as will pay costs Of
sale, and the remainder in three instaIments nav
able, in one, two and three years from date of
sale with interest from date, the purchaser Civ
ing bond with approved personal security and
the title retained as ultimate security.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, and
JAS. BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
:, Attornies in fact for GEORGE PELTER.
april % At
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NOMMISsIONER,s SALE OFF LAND

~ NEAR STAUNTON.-In pursuance of
decree of the Circuit Court OF Augusta County,
rendered on the 18th day of November, 1871, in
the cause of Hartman vs. Byers, the undersigned,
who were appointed Commissioners for the pur-
pose, will sell at public auction, upon the prem
ises, on
Saturday, the 25th day Of May, 1872
a tract of land containing, about SO Acres,
now in the possession of John s. Buyers being
the same that was sold to said Byers by William
A. Abney and Alexander Gardner on the list
day of November, 1862. Said land lies on the
road leading from Staunton to Churchyille a.
bout three miles from the former place. and adj.
joins the lands of Col. VIM. A. Bell and Others.
1t is very productive.
TERMS Enough in hand to defray the costs
of sale and of the above named suit. The bali
ance IN three en,S.al annual instruments, secured
by nonds with approved personal security, bear
in~ interest from the day of sale, and the title
retained as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR,,
THOS. G. ELDER,
april 16 ct Commissioners.
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FELLOW-CITIZENS :

AS the time is near when
you will again make choice Of some one to fill
the Office of Comm nwealth's Attorney for the
Hastings Court of your City, I take this oppor-
tunity to announce myself as candidate for that
office. IF the election should result in my favor,
you may rest assured my earnest endeavor shall
be to perform faithfully the duties devolving up
on me. It. M. HARKlSON. Ii
A nril 80 tide
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Fatal Accident.

We learn from the Shenandoah Rternld that
Mr.. David Hisey, formerly of shenandoah
county of this State, was killed in Ohio severa,
weeks ago by the explosion Of boiler Of 3
steam engine, at saw-mill at which he was
working. He leaves wife and for,r children
to mourn their untimely loss.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-07

On Sunday afternoon last, Rev. Mr.. Simpson,
Pastor of the Baptist Church (colored) of this
place, in the stream near the residence of Mr..
w. W. Donaghe, ST., on the Railroad, about
one mile West of Staunton, in the presence of
hundreds of spectators of both colors and sexes,
baptized 81 men and Ii women.
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EyARM FOR SALE.-By virtue of a

HARM FOR SALE.-By virtue of de-
IL cree rendered in the Chancery cause of Bay
lor, &C.. vs.. Humbert, and ais, by the Circuit
thereof, 1871, the undersigned Commissioners
will proceed on the premises, to sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, on
=, Thursday, the 23rd day of Meg, 1872
the tract of land now occupied by John NJ. Hum
bert, containing about
I7S4 Acres,
situated about one mile East of New Hope, adj
Joining the lands of Isaac S. Myers, David
Beard and others. Said farm has on it the usual
improvements, is " ell watered, and is 8 very de-
sirable home
TERMs.-As much in hand as will pay the
costs of suit and sale, the balance on credit of
one, two and three years. the purchaser to give
bonds, with approved personal security, bearing
interest from day of sale for deferred payments
and the title to be retained as ultimate security
JOHN B. WATTS,
MARSHALL HANGER,
april 70 OF Commissioners.
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vHVemple Of Fashi0n.-Mrs. K. NJ. Kelly,
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
resume her business. Any one desiring a hat
or bonnet made previous to that time can be &C
commodated. April If
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To rHE VorERs oF SrAuNroN -

To THE VOTERS OF STAUNToN =
/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection Commonwealth Attor-
ney for the City of Staunton, subject to the Con.
vention of the Conservative Party, if one be
held. I submit to you the past as my best guar.
antee for the future
S. TRAVERS PHILLIPS.
IL
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FIRST CLASS
SEWING M.ACHTyN'EtS
$40 FAIR p PRICES. $40
THE McLEAN 4 HOOPER
Elastic L0ck-iStftch

Family Sewing Machines.
1t requires no extra attachment for Embroid-
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thread directly from the spools thus saving trou-
BILE and economizing time 1t requires but one
foot to move the treadle even in sewing the
heaviest fabrics.
1t is made of the BEST STEEL, and at all
points of wearlcase hardened.
Its chief points of excellence are: Uneoualled
simplicity, quietness of operation. ease of man
aagement, rapidity of execution, non-lability to
die, simplicity of tension, ease of managing it.
Embroidering by mere change of spools
Braiding Gathering and Embroidering with
out attachments.
Send all orders to
HUNTER g. CO.,
SEQ Staunton, Va.
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We invite attention to the U. S. Collectors
notice to Taxpayers in our advertising columns
Persons in this county owing Federal taxes are
notified to pay them to Joseph F. Puzey, Depu-
ty Collector at his office in this place the 10th
and 18th inst.
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Legal Notices.


NIRG1NIA:-En Vacation.
In the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court for Augusta
County, April 18th, 1872
John B. Watts, Administrator of Jane Trayer,
against
Silas A. Trayer (son of said Jane Trayer, dec d.
and Viena his wife, and Mary Jane Rodes,
..................... ........ Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to subject House
and Lot in Staunton, to sale, &c.
The Defendants, Silas Trayer and Viena his
wife not having entered their appearance, and it
appearing by satisfactory evidence that they are
non-residents of the State: It is ordered that
they do appear here within one month after due
publication of this notice and do what is neces-
sary to protect their interest
Teste,
J. n. RYAN, Clerk.
Watts pq april 16 At
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Having purchased the interest of B. T. Bagby
in the firm of j.. w. Utley s. Co., as above indi-
Gated, shall continue the business in my own
name at the old stand / ask a continuance of
the liberal patronage heretofore extended me.
april j. W. UTLEY.
The BOOKS of j. ". Utley & Co., are in my
hands for settlement and the accounts must be
closed. Parties indebted, will please call at my
store, corner of Frederick and Augusta streets,
and settle. j. w. UTLEY.
anri1 1h
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On the first page will be found eommunica-
ton by IAN Observer addressed to tLiquor
Merchants, Ordinary and clearinghouse Keepers
of the City of Staunton."
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NEW TRIAL OF CHAs. g. CARsoH.--The new
trial of Chas. G. Carson for killing D. P. Cline
bell was entered upon on yesterday before the
County Court-Judge j. n. Hendreu presiding.
The venire of "a was exhausted, and only ID
accepted as jurymen. The Court ordered
the issuing of another veraire facias for q other
persons from which to complete the panel of l6,
out of which number u viii constitute the ury.
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@e- GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT.-If you
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture of
all KINDS, send your orders to H. F. Zimmerman
q son; olo, 7th street, Washington, d. @. Or
ders hlled promptly and satisfaction guaranteed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-07

Aoo1DENr.-J. Fl. Mobler, Esq, met with
painful accident last week. Whilst passing
over the left Of his barn, carrying some fodder
to his cattle. he fell through, breaking three Of
his ribs, and otherwise bruising his person.
Rockbridge Citizen.
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THE BAPTIST GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF VA.
The General Association of the Baptists OF
Virginia, will hold its session for 1872 in our
City, beginning ON Thursday morning May Both,
and adjourning, probably, on Monday follow
ing. From three to four hundred delegates and
visitors will probably attend. The members OF
the Baptist Church and congregation will enter
tain as many as they can. Much, however, will
have to be done by our other citizens. An ap-
peal to the hospitality of Staunton was never
made in vain-nor will it be now A committee
of arrangements, consisting of Messrs. Z. b.
Hoge, Ed. Sears, John Hart. j. B. Hoge, j. w.
Todd, n. B. Hill and W. FL. Peyton have
charge of the matter, and will in a few days seek
to ascertain for how many of the Delegates en-
tainment can be had outside of the Church.
Meantime, we suggest that it would be well fol-
those who can aid our Baptist friends in this
matter to report at once to some member of the
Committee.
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NOTICE.-sALE

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.-SALE
" OF REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of de-
cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county
rendered in the case of Wallace VS.. CARROLL 3
widow and heirs, ! shall proceed on
Thursday, the 23rd day of May, 1872,
on the premises to sell the following parcels of
real estate:
First 1O3 Acres of land adjoining the lands
OF Luke Woodward, Dr. Bashaw, Robert Craig's
heirs, &C.. in the Little Calf Pastures, subject
to the dover claim of the widow of Fleming
Carroll, decd, in one-third of the Tract, the
same having been laid off to Mrs. Carroll. This
land will be started at the upset price of Seven
dollars and seventy-fve cents per acre.
Second. A parcel containing about I73 acres
more or less. described however in the Trust
Deed as containing 26 acres. This land will be
started at the upset price of six dollars per acre.
Third. The Welsh tract or parcel containing
Is to "a acres, more or less This parcel
will be started at the upset price of $3.50 gross,
Terms of Sale.-These lands will be sold on
credits of one, two and three years, from the
day of sale with interest from that day-the title
to be retained until the purchase money is fully
paid. s. b. LIGHTNER,
april % ids Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-07

Fires in the woods in Shenandoah county have
recently destroyed great deal of timber Con-
siderable fencing was destroyed.
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We published last week the announcement of
S. Travers Phillips and G. w. Harrison as can
didates for Commonwealth Attorney for the
City of Staunton. This week we publish also
the announcement of Meade T. White as can
didate for the same office. The contest will now
be of a triangular character, unless one or more
Richmonds enter the field, which we suppose
will not be the case. We hope the contest be-
tween these young lawyers and clever gentle
men will be conducted in friendly spirit, and
that the result will be determined by the popu-
lar Judgment of the relative fitness of the re-
spective candidates for the Office to which they
aspire,