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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17
Death of Paul McNeil, ESQ.

1t becomes cur painful duty to announce that
Paul Mcneil, Esq, one Of the most worthy and
prominent citizens Of Pocahontas county w.
Va, died at bis residence on Sunday evening
the Sth inst, in tie 70th year Of his age. II
he had lived to the 10th day of next June he
would have been 70 years old. He was man
OF good character and possessed considerable
fortune, and bis loss will be sorey felt in that
county.
We sympathize with the members Of his
bsreaved family in their sad affection and ire
parable loss. We esteemed him highly as a
personal friend and are panied to announce his
death,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

TIC THE PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS OF AU-
GUsTA COUNTY are authorized to sus-
pend teaching during the holidays from Christ
mas till New Years day inclusive, six days
you losing four days aud the public two. That
is, make out your report for the time including
the holidays for eighteen instead of twenty
days.
Hereafter applicants for examination as
teachers must apply on Saturdays or Mondays
j. E. GUY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17
For the Srectstcr.

FIR EDIToR. Will the time ever eomo
when the interests Of the farming community
can be protected by a wia9 and inGepenag5n'
Eeved that at this day, the delegates in the
lover house Of the Legislature (have not seen
what the Senate has done) from Augusta, would
have refused to continue the small protection
TO our interests by voting TO repeal the tax on
dogs, or what is the sama thing taking the
newer from the SupervisoTs2 Whittier are We
drifting?
Taxpayer, in last Spectator, IS correct in his
anti. re assessment views. lie reflects the sentl-
A FARMER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17
nov 10 st
COMMassIONEEs's SALE OF "a VAL
4 LIABLE LITTLE EA RM BY pirtua Of

e NSSNA Va sSSEON f. zS . SA AIE G2 q val
- UABLE LITTLE FARM.-By virtue of
decree of the county court of Augusta county,
rendered on the 26th day of june 1872. in the
and ais. I will on SATURDAY, the 18th day of
JANUARY. 1873. proceed on the premises
to sell ct public auction, the farm upon which
said G.. B. Edwards now resides, situated about
81 miles from Staunton, and about j miles West
of the Staunton and Winchester Turnpike
This farm contains 81 acres. Foods and
IS pOles-is in high state of cultivation-has
on it comfortable dwelling house and all nee
essary out buildings; also valuable young Or
chGrd.
Terms-Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
sale, and the balance in three equal instruments
payable in one, two aud three years from the
day OF saie-the purchaser executing bonds with
approved security for such deferred instruments
waving the Homestead, and bearing interest
from date and title retained ultimate security.
ALIEN. II. FULTZ,
del0-tds commissioner.
AND AT PRIVATE SAEE.-I Offer
4 for sale my farm, one and Il half miles East
of n ew Hope IN Augusta county, adjoining the
lands of David Beard, T. Walker, j. Phillips
and others, containing
t. 1855 Acres,
10 cleared, the balance in good timber One
half of the cleared land is improved with lime,
Good frame house with eight rooms Tenant
house on it. a log barn and tobacco house, and
other necessary out-buildings. Well in the
yard. portion of the time water running
through the farm. 4 good outlet for hogs and
cattle. A good orchard with choice fruit. will
sell a bargain. Those wishing to buy, should;
apply soon, JOSEPH LANDES.
NAV Ii If
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17
AOn Yards Rev Prints just received
ZsE5E at W. Ii. WELLER'S,
three doors West n. Valley Bank.


vEvksUsT SALE OF VALUABLE Ea d.
Z By virtue of deed Of trust executed to
the subscriber by John IL. Hogshead and wife
on the 1st day of November, 1871, tor purposes
therein specified, ] will on Friday, the 18th day
of january next (I873) sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, certain tract or
parcel of land, lying and being in the county of
Augusta, situate near the Augusta Springs, adj
joining the lands of c. Kinney and Others, con-
tanning by estimation, Four Hundred and Nine
ty-eigbt acres; A small tract of fourteen and
one halt acres and ali his undivided right, IT,
tie, and interest in certain mill with nine or
ten acres Of land situate on Middle river and
known as the Hogshead Mill--the one-tbird of
which is uncontroverted, and the other two
thirds now in controversy with the heirs of John
Trinble decd. or so much of said property as
may be necessary, to meet the requirements Of
said deed.
The sale will take place at the residence Of said
Hoeshead VIM. 3. KAYSEK,
del7-tds Trustee.
ID RESTDE Boulevard Skirts, Balmo-
ID raj and Hoop Skirts, at
w. H. WELLERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

BURNED TO DEATH.--We are panied to an
nounce that, On Friday last, Mrs. VIM. B.
Reid, living near frankfort in GTeenbrier
county, W. Va, was burned to death. Whilst
handling kerosene lamp before the fire, some
Of the oil was spilled Ia the fire, and the blaze
thus caused set Ter clothes on fire, which
burned her person SO badly that she died the
same day. We have known her FOR years, and
know that she was a lady who possessed the
respect and esteem Of all who knew her. Her
husband and relatives have cur rroEoundest
sympathy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17
For the Spectator.
Financial Condition and Purposes Of the
Augusta Memorial Association.

AS matter OF probable interest TO the pub
lie, submit, at the instance eff the Executive
Committee, the following statement Of the
financial condition. Of the augusta Memorial
Association for the Confederate dead.
The Association have now on hand well-en-
dorsed negotiable notes, bearing II per cent
interest, amounting with Interest to-. $l963 %
Also, cash Ia Bank. 2l907
And q check Ceased on subscriptions
not get collected. Observation-Disclosures. $500
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

Tbe new constitution adopted By the people
Of West Virginia abolishes the whole township
system with It's supervisors, recorders, &C., ana
translates the old county court system.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

Judge Ashby, Treasurer of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company, has recently paid
ont about Sc, 000 in Jefferson couaty In settle
ment Of damages for right ofway for that road
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

On Sunday evening of last week, Fir. Sam
MoTstt, one of the Oldest and most prominent
citizens ofShe1andoah county, died at MS resi-
dence ON North Shenandoah river.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

The Charlottesville Board OF IT, .r. z,or,,.
Jog in the right way r. ttot ,,I.cs =
How long 5et"~ -. -,Ia-< Mn .,,cantra f.
Energies il one?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

Miss Elizabeth J. Anderson, daughter the
lsto John Anderson, of Woodstock, died sad
denly of apoplexy in that place on Wednesday
Last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17
Stanton, Dec. 9th, 1872.

nj GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT.-If you
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture of
al kinds. send your orders to f. T. Zimmerman
& Son, 5I3, 9TH street, Washington. ID. G. Or
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guarante ed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

The Virginia House of Delegates has, by a
large majority, repealed the law authorizing
superintendents Of certain counties to impose q
tax on dogs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

Last week the fodder stack Of Mr.. Abram
Liskey near Harrisonburg was burned, by which
his whole supply Of rough feed was destroyed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

Tie etore-housa Of J. ". Bunch, at Meoh-
uua's river, vas burned on 9ta. Loss S8'o0O
and no inurance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

A littls child Of Mr. Chas. Gibbs. of Har-
risonburg. had its leg broken by fall last
week. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17
Land Sales.
uALUaREE LANDS FOR SAL

"A =
Y AS surviving Executor of John Church
man, dec will offer at private sale; the val,
liable place known as the "GLEND4 AKIN,
containing $50 Acres, situated on BILL Greek,
about four miles from StauntOn, on the Barter
brook road. adjoining Eskridge Marshall and
Donaghe 1t is first quality slate land; unsur-
passed as grass and wheat farm; is we'll water
ed, and there can be made on it thirty-hye acres
of capital meadow-there are about one hundred
acres of No. | timber-rendered very valuable
bv reason of its proximity to Staunton by good
roads. The building on 1t is new unfinished
log house. The tract can be conveniently divided
into two farms-ls IN neignoornooG Oh Pleasant
society, and is convenient to schools, churches,
and markets. and lies in sight of the Valley Rail-
road.
Also another farm about four and half miles
from Staunton, Oh the Gross Keys Road, con-
tanning
adjoining Cochran, Gilkeson, Paris and others
Mill Creek runs through it and affords sufficient
power for machinery; has on it about fifteen
acres of meadow, several fine springs, dwelling
house barn and other houses, and about thirty
acres of timber, and is admirably adapted for
fruit grape and market garden.
] will show the premises to any one desiring 70
purchase
Terms-casy. -
au2O-tf Executor.
GAZE OF VALUABLE AND Highly
p improved REAL ESTATE, in Rockbridge
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 1921 acres, about 100 acres are in fine
timber and woodland the balance in high 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 Also
house, Ice house, wood sheds, and every neces-
sary out house. The garden adjoining the dwell
ling house comprises Is acres, drained and high
" 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 we'll watered, and has upon it We
tenant houses of four rooms each, well finished,
plastersd 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 a fine site for
kiln and the fencing is nearly all new, and i"
fine order. For terms &C., address,
JOHN B. LADY,
or my agent, F. w. HENDERSON,,
D n hov en- Vo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

NETY EOTS IN MARKET.-On Satur-
I day. the 23rd day of n November next, under
a decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta, made
in the cause of John Churchman's devlsees, &C.,
VS.. Cosby's heirs, and under the will of said
Churchman, there will be offered at public sale,
to the highest bidder, in front of the Court
house in Staunton, four lots, containing one
fourth of an acre EACH being parts of lot 'front.'
ing on the west by New street, on the east
by Market street, on the south by tina Academy
lot and on the north By Price and others. Also
lot (which before the day of sale, will be diyi-
ded into several lots,) containing about three
acres, on the north side of Frederick street.
adjoining the property of Bickle, Hartman,
and others, in said city.
Terms-Costs of sale and suit in hand-bal-
ance in equal instruments at one, two and three
years, bearing interest from day of ssle, purcha-
sers to give bonds with good security, and
title to be retained as ultimate security. Sale at
u O clock, NJ
JOHN s. CHURCHMAN, Exor
NICHO. K. TROUT,
oct 22--tds Commissioner
POstpOnement.-The above sale is post
poned until Friday, December 10th, 1872. In
the meantime we may 8 sel 4 fsl 81 q
nov26-tds Commissioners.
NOR sALE.-yALUABLE CITY PROP
4 -ERTY.-By virtue of decree of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county,. rendered in the
cause of CarrolPs infants vs. Carrolls heirs Sc,
on the 10th day of June, 1872, will on
FTaGdy me ZOth 0ay OF Decena0er ne1t,
of the Court house in the city of Staunton, offer
at public sale to the highest bidder. a first rate
property, consisting of new THREE STORY
BRICK BUILDING, arranged for and used as
Store house and DIV cling, and large Frame
Building in the rear used as a Shoe Factory
There is not more desirable property in the
market
TERMs.-Costs of sale and suit in hand-bal-
ance in equal instaltnents at one two and three
years bearing interest from day of sale, purcha-
ser to give bonds with sufficient personal secu-
rity, and title retained as ultimate security.
Sale at IL O'Clock, A, NJ.
N. K. TROUT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

The indications are that there will be Wig
orous effort made, during the present session
Of Congress, to carry through national educa-
tional Bill, providing for the compulsory school
ing of all the children in the States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17
OTECE-A LECTURE on the Destiny
~ Of the Universe, will be delivered
in the Town Hall in Staunton on the evening Of
DECEMBER 10Th by

CHAS. II. JENKINS.
Mr.. Jenkins is the abest orator of modern
times. The Press is unanimous in declaring him
the Demosthenes of the South. The above ora
ton contains the most interesting account of the
Origin, Progress and Destiny of Society, and
ceived with unbounded admiration by the clas-
sic audience before which it was lately delivered
Oratory seems to have invested her noblest pow
ers in the person Of the young author.
........OU CeDbS.
Children, (under ~ ................25 cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17
J. W. TODD q Co.,

q. Ss. aNDD a. OO's
2t next to Post-ofice.
Emo 3 HOGE- A. e. POINTS.
q new FEgEE.
The undersigned have formed q co-partnership
under the style OF
Ell Sge ~ = q II & s..
for the . purpose Of conducting the
GROCERY AND PRODUCE BUSINESS, at
Powers & Pritchard's old stand Augusta street.
They will keep on hand all descriptions of
Groceries of the very best quality and trade IN
all kinds of country produce.
They respectfully solicit the patronage OF their
old friends and the public generally
da174t A. G. POINTS.
EHTEATEzEEs STRIPS
w for Windows and Doors
SOFT SHE'LL ALMON DIS.
CRANBERRiES
MINOE-AEAT, etc.
Es. II. SEARS. As's.
NYATs1NAE. VALLEY KsANA.--THIS
IL Bank will be closed on Wednesday. the.
18th inst, and on Wednesday the LIST pro1lmo
All paper due on those days must be attended to
deci7-5t W. G ESKRIDGE, Cashier.
yFyEFssHIE aeF EAsEEEDN.-Mrs *. NJ.
KELLEY is now receiving an elegant line
of Novelties suitable for Christmas presents ana
is also closing out her stock OF fancy goods 5. at
reduced prices. oei'-'s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17
VALUABLE MIDDLE River FARM

FLO r 5 z,
offer for sale privately the farm belop..;,r "a
the estate of the late Gen Kenton H. zig ~ ~
on Middle River in Augusta COUP obe,,t :; nbs
miles North Of Staunton. VIII IN Mic f fhs
" xa He v T911rnpies Moad' nizod and half mile
tue sasiey ns;lses 1t contains E9I9 acres,
go t aoios "a WEI is frst-cass River Bottom,
anu 'na ealanHe best quality of upland produ-
t zig sqOS. TO the bottom. Ample timber for
Inc Improvements are excellent including
Darn and all necessary out-buildings.
There is on the premises splendid vineyard,
embracing about 500 vines o. select and choice
grapes. 1t was laid out with great care and has
SHOWN to any one desiring to see them by the
undersigned who resides on them.
Terms reasonable and made known on appli-
cation. SAMUEL G. HARPER,
uO6-tf ExacutOr of x Harnar docaaaS1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17
In Southeast Virginia.

NOR SAEE-A most convenient and desira.
IL bic house and lot, on easy terms. Apply
to B. I. Points, Esq, or w. j. Points,
de10-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

POSTpONEMENT-Th above sale has
been postponed to Friday. the 10th day of De-
cenaber. j.. A. W.,
nov 26 5t Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

or nv agent, F. W. HENDERSON,
ian10-tf Z. U box 90, Lexington, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17

nj OTlCE.-On the 10Th day of November
~ at o'clock, will proceed TO sell the,
house and lot containing roods and 264 poles,
adjoining the lands of o. Rhinehart and others,
and now IN the occupancy of Charles Bats, it
being near the village of New Hope.
IeIrmsIOne-third of purchase money in hand
ded. 7 4 WA DfHEII
DC ~ tbs Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-17
HOEENsEE&aONEHS SAE1E--Ru uirt1,o

u of a decree of the County Court of Augusta
county, in the case of Shelley VS.. Riffo and wife,
we will proceed on Saturday, the 18th day of
December, 1872 in front of the Courthouse in.
the Town of Staunton, to sell at public auction,
South of Staunton, containing about acres
now in the occupancy of A. j. Rifo, upon the
following terms to wit:
So much in hand as will pay the costs of suit
and sale, and the remainder in four equal install
ments, payable, respectively, in six, twelve,
eighteen and twenty-four months from the dag
of sale, with interest from the day of sale, the
purchaser giving bond with approved personal
security, and the title retained as ultimate seem
rity. d. S. YOUNG,
JAMES BUMGARDNER Jr
dec3-tds Commissioner
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-27

DY EUGENE TOURNE, AJCTIONEER.-
ID SATURDAY, April 30 1872, al twelve o'clock NJ,
at the Merchants and AuctiOneers' Exchange, on
ROYAL street, between Canal and CustOmhOuse,
will be sold, by virtue of and in pursuance to an
order from the Hon. L. Duvignaud, Judge of the
Second District Court for the parish OF Orleans,
dated March Is 1872 for account of said succession
A LOT OF GROUND, with the buildings and i'm
proyeuents thereon, situated in the FaubOurg
Pontchartran ST John, in the Second District of
this city, ana designated by the No. } on plan
drawn by L. Bringler, Surveyor General, on the
twenty-fourth September. 1884 deposited in the
office of II. PtCesclauX, then notary public IN this
city: said lot having, in American measure, IL feet
inches and lines front st. John street, the
same width in the rear. by depth OF 81 feet 10
inches and lines ON one side, and % feet inches
and lines on Ae other side.
Also ANOTHER POTION OF GROUND, adjOin-
ing the above described III the rear, measuring
81 feet and / line Washington street, by d
Gepth OF u feet iuchts one side and 80 feet on
the other side.
Terms-OIe.haif cash, and the balance in notes
or coupons as ordered by the administrator of the
succession, secured by special mortgage on the
property sold bearing interest at the rate OF eight
per cent per annum from date until paid, with the
clause of i've per cent attorneys fees in case OF
non payment of said notes coupons on the
amount to DE recovered by legal proceedings The
purchaser to insure the property against hr1 TO the
amount of said notes and the policy of insurance
transferred to the said administrator.
Acts of sale before Theodore Guyo notary pub
lie, together with the revenue stamps, at the e1
pense OF purchasers. mhl9 ~ apis ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-27
POSITIVE AND UNLIMITED SALE BY PUBLIC
AUCTION, y EFFECT PARTITION, OF
CHOICE REAL ESTATE IN THE SECOND
AND THIRD DISTRICTS.
CONRAD ERNST GIESE vs. MAGGIE MARIA AND
CHARLES AETHON GIESE-NO. 34,sss

DTG. DE FERRET & CO.-JOHN G. MON
ID ROSE, Auctioneer-Otfice No. so Royal street,
SATURDAY, April 8, 1872. at noon. in the basement
rotunda of the St. Charles Hotel will be sold by pub
lie auction, by virtue of Judgment in partition
rendered bv the Hon. Louis Duvigneaud Judge of
the Second District Court for the parish of Orleans,
Oh November g. 1871, and signed on the fifteenth OF
the same month and year, the folio" ing described
/. TWO LOTS OF GROUND, designated by the
New Orleans, in the square bounded by Canal,
GayOso, Salcedo and CustOmhouse streets, and
measuring as follows:
Lot No. / forms the corner Of Canal and GayosO
streets and measures % feet inches AID lines
front Canal street. by l26 feet inches IN depth
and front on GayOsO street.
Lot No. 3 ad joining the above, measures ~ rect
inches and lines front Oh Canal street by 10 feet
inches in depth between parallel lines; the whole
American measure.
improvements thereon, in the square bounded by
Goodchildrt or st. Claude, Love Rampant, Union
and Frenchmen streets, Third District, measuring
80 feet 10 inches and lines front on Union street,
parallel lines The Improvements consist OF a
frame house containing two rooms Two CABINETS,
and back gallery cistern, privles. etc.
Terms-One-third cash and the balance on a
credit OF six twelve and eighteen months, in notes
drawn by the purchasers to their own order and by
them indorsed, secured by special mortgage and
vendors lien. and bearing eight per cent interest
per annum from the day OF sale until final pay
ment; the buildings be kept insured and policies
transferred to g. f. Gese, tutor of the Minors and
five per cent attorneys commission. The taxes of
1871 to be assumed by purchaser over and above
the price of adjudication.
Acts of sale with United States internal revenue
stamps attached, before Edward Barrett, notary
public, at the purchasers expense.
M is % 80 ans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-27
BETWEEN GALvEZ AND JOHNSON STREETS
sue JESSION OF ANNE GREENAN.
Second District Court for the Parish Of Orleans,
No. IS ,l13.
DYED FERRET & CO.-JoHN G. NC

DY G. DE FERRET & COLONY G. MON
ID ROSE, Auctioneer-Otfice No 50 Royal street I.
SATURDAY, April u, 1872, at twelve o'clock N;
at the st. Charles Auction Exchange WI
be sold by public auction by virtue OF an Sl th
from the Hon. Louis uvigncaud, Judge o, .ne
Second District Court for the parish OF Greals ;
dated March Il, 1872, the following desciioeu ie"i
estate. for account of said successlCn- =, :;
LOT OF GROUND in the First plsaI'cf ., sns
city. in the square bounded by Ga!yez, Johnson
Latay cite and Poy,lras streets Stla iot 10 oes.s
mated by the lot No. 10 of square NO. : on d pai,
drawn by /, Briugier, surveyor Heherai, datet
April D. 1889 and deposited for REFERENCE IN dhs OF,
flee of D. s Mccoy then notary pubiic. Sald l0t
,saoI,ra a. feet inch tront on Poydras street 80
feet inches and lines, more or less, in width on
TN. rear line. by 50 feet ii inches and lines in
dan+b ~, the dividng line of lots Nos " and g. and
Il feet 10 inches in depth on the other side line to-
,rord ints Nos s. and H. according to said plan;
toaether with all the buildings and improvements
tbsraon which consist of wooden house conta in
mo TWO rooms another wooden building attached
Containing two rooms cistera, privies she'd etc.
Terms-C Cash in United States treasury notes.
Act of SALE with United States internal revenue
stamps attached, before W. J. Casteil, notary pub
lie at the expense of purchaser.
nh24 80 ape l3 202