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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

In the County Court, on yesterday, Jordan
Washington, Hardin Washington and Thomas
Reynolds, (all colored) were tried for breaking
into and stealing bacon from the smoke-house of
Mr. G. E Hyde. All three of them were found
guilty by the jury, and the time of the imprison:
ment in the penitentiary for the first two was
fixed at two years each, and that of the last
named at one year. The Court has not yet
passed sentence.
The case of the Commonwealth vs. Rowe, for
assault and battery, was tried, and Miss Rowe
was fined 500 for kicking up a roac.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24
JEW FIRM.-We the ur

nj EW FIRM.-We the undersigned have
~ started Foundry in the Northern end of
the city and are prepared to make all kinds of
small grey iron castings, and every description
of brass casting. We have on hand forty-two
different styles of iron railing for fences, also
several different styles of chairs, settees and
school desks.
We are prepared to furnish Bronzed Crescents
for Mansard Roofs. Particular attention given
to repairing stoves. Call and examine our Rev
oiution Cast Iron Clothes Line-something new,
cheap and durable-every housekeeper ought to
have one. Call at our shop next door to Can't.
Schoppert. or leave your order with J. W. IT.
ley, corner of Augusta and Frederick streets.
Specialty-Light Grey Iron Castings
Terms-Cash. LONG BROS
Staunton, August 28-1y
AOTECE.-The undersigned gives notice
IN that on Sundays he will furnish meals du-
ring the following hours and at no others
Breakfast from to 9 O clock Am. Dinner from
/ to P. M, and Supper from to 8 PM
P. JACCHERI.
june Is tf-Town papers copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

AUGUSTA COUNTY BIBLE SoCIETY.--A meet
ing of the Augusta County Bible Society was
held in the Presbyterian church of this place on
last Sunday night In the absence of the Presi-
dent, Judge Shelley was called to the chair by
Rev. Geo. B. Taylor, and the meeting was open
ed with prayer by Rev. VIM. E. Baker. After
prayer, Judge Shelley delivered an impressive
and interesting address, which was followed by
an address by Rev. Mr.. Smith, agent of the Va.
Bible Society. At the conclusion of Mr.. Smiths
address, John A. English, Esq, made a state
ment of the financial operations of the Society
several years ago, after which it was decided to
defer the reorganization of the Society until
some time between the 1st and 18th of October
naxt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

CoLoRED EXCURSION PARTY.-An excursion
party of six or seven hundred colored persons,
male. and female, from the neighborhoods OF
Gordonsville and Charlottesville, and other
points on the route, arrived here about II o'clock
on Sunday morning, and. after doing the city
in the slang phrase of the day-at sia o'clock
took their departure from this city on their return
home Eight cars, as well as the platforms there
of, were packed full. The smart negro who en-
gagged the train for this occasion and succeeded
IN getting it so full of excursionists made quite
handsome sum of money. To make in one day
and that day Sunday too, more than a whole
years wages for hard labor may be considered
doing pretty we'll.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

RICHARDSON s. BELL.-This new firm CORNER
ly c. A. richardson is now occupying that
large and commodious store-room, recently oc-
eup;ed by Splitter & Hunter, on Augusta street.
These gentlemen have large stock of groceries
on hand, which they are selling at the lowest
cash rates They are also large dealers in -four
and country produce generally, paying liberal
prices. They respectfully invite one and all to
come and see them, either to buy or sell.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

FINE LEAD PENCILs.-We have received from
Messrs. Hunter & Co. an assortment OF lead pen
ellis, which were manufactured for them, ana,
having tested them sufficiently, can recommend
them to be as good as any we have ever used.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

The subscribers to the stock of the Virginia
Charm Churn Company" will hold meeting in
the Courthouse ION Friday next, at O'Clock
P. NJ, to perfect the organization OF the Com
pany. Persons wishing to take stock are re-
quested to attend, as an opportunity to dose will
then be offered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

PUBLIC SPEAKING IN STAUNToN.-Col. Skin
ner, Col. Baldwin and other speakers will ad-
dress the people of Staunton at the Courthouse,
on the issues of the Presidential canvass tonight
Tuesday, 24th) at II clock. @
We hope the citizens will turn out in full force
to attend the meeting tonight. Come one,
come all, and hear what these speakers have to
say on the questions which so much interest all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

The members of the various temperance Or
ders of the city are requested to meet at Tenn
perance Hall this Tuesday, evening at 3 O CLOCK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

GLADKE & LADY, departed last Thursday
morning for the Eastern Markets, to make their
purchases for the Fall and Winter. Their taste
and energy will be well displayed, and our citi-
zens may expect rich treat on their return.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

Jaccheri received few days since large tur-
tie from the sea coast which weighs IS pounds,
and families or individuals who wish to enjoy
the luxury of turtle steak or turtle soup can be
supplied by him. at his restaurant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

Prof Anderson, the illusionist, assisted by
Leona, Helen and Columbia Anderson, VIII
exhibit in the town-hall on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, the Srd. 4th AMI 9Th OF October.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24
1872. JULY 9TH. 1872

Jet, Tortoise Shell and Milton Gold Jewelry.
If you wish to have NO REGRETS for not hav-
ing secured the best bargains now offering in the
city, do not fail to call before purchas;g and ex-
anime my stock.
Thankful for past fayors, l remain yours, i'm
patiently, j. w. NEWTON.
july tf-V s. " V copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

In the decade from 1850 to 1860 the negroes IN
Virginia increased per cent, and from 1850 to
1870 they decreased 81 per cent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

To-DAY.-P. Independence Kurtz, the Happy
Man. will be around with his s'Wild Cat"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

A. E. WHITE. with John j. McMahon, al
yertises the largest and best selected stock OF
boots, shoes, hats, trunks, valises. &C., ever
brought to Staunton, and proposes to sell them
at maryellously low figures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

Mr.. j. W..Alby, is now opening the largest
Stock of Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods,
&C.. ever brought to this Market See adver-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

The Board of Directors of the Valley Rail
road Company will meet in Salem. Roanoke
county, on to- morrow-We dnesday, the 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

John NJ Lightner, commissioner, adVersises
valuable lands for sale in Pocahontas county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24
Deaths.

At Augusta Church in this county on the Goth
inst Mrs. YOUNG, Of Norfolk, eldest
daughter of Rev. I. w. K. Handy, D. D., Pas
tor of Augusta Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

A FoUNDLING.-A colored woman named
Nellie Mullin claims to have found beautiful
white male child about three weeks old on Sun
day morning last near Gibson's cave about two
miles from Barterbrook in this county.
With the child was an elegant and abundant
wardrobe for an infant, together with a bottle
and gum nipple.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

The next session of the Lexington Presoytery
will be held in this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24
In COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF STANTON,
a copy,-Teste, ,n -,
eap o. IT

applying for territorial right (Which are given
free to agents. to sell the best, strongest, most
useful and rapid selling Sewing Machine, and
Patent Button Hole Worker ever used or re-
commended by families, or buy one for your
own use: it is only S. Sent free everywhere
by express. Address for particulars, JEROME
B. HUDSON s. Co., Corner Greenwich and Court
landt Streets, New York. sep IL 6m
~s> GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT-If you
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture of
all kinds, send your orders to FL. F. Zimmerman
q Son, el5. 7th street, Washington, ID. G. Or
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

Mrs T. nj. Kelley is now receiving her first
supply Of Fall millinery and fancy goods.
tf-eity papers copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

Partial Regulations under The New Postal
Code, '72.-All letters published as n-deliv-
cred shall be charged one cent (Sl93).
Persons calling for Letters in the above list
should state that they are Advertised" to dis
tinguish them from the daily mail. As list of
Advertised letters are made up every week, the
date of the paper in which they appear should
be given. e. II. SEARS. p. M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

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. 1 ask continuance OF
the liberal patronage heretofore extended me.
april l j. w. UTLEY
The BOOKS of J. W. 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.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR-The public should
bear in mind that the Augusta County Fair
will be held ct the Fair Grounds near this place
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the 10Th,
10th and 18th of October. All should be making
preparations to be present on that OCCASION We
hope that the entries will be more numerous than
heretofore, and that more persons will be in at
faudonoa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24
Stannto11 Spettator.

Miss A. Martin, the hair-dresser, is still at the
American Hotel
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Maeting of the School Rnard


At meeting of the School Board of Augusta
County, held on the 28rd inst, they fixed the
time for the opening of the Free Schools of the
county on the 1st day of November, and or
dered the SUBJ distributing of the present school
districts of the county.
On the 18th inst, meeting will be held in
Staunton for the purpose of selecting students
to fill the vacancies in the Agricultural College
of the State. Any wishing to apply should send
in their applications in their own hand-writin nj
before or at that time. The Committee to make
the selections is composed of the Chairmen of
the District Boards as follows: North River
District, Samuel Forrer; Beverly Manor, DR..
Walters South River, M r. Coalter; River
heads, VIM. Thompson Pastures James Hei
ger; Staunton, III. nj. Bell
By Order Of the Board,
M. E. COALTER, Clerk.
J. E. GUY, Chairman.
@-The worst Coughs yield, as if by magic,
to the wonderful curative powers Of DR.. Pierce s
Golden Medical Discovery.
Truth and Poetry.-Milton puts into the
mouth of Lucifer, in paradise Lost" these
memorable words
ITO BE WEAK IS MISERABLE @
Never was truer sentence written than this
supposed to be wrung from the Arch fend in
his impotence and agony. Every victim of ner-
vous debility, or of that depressing languor
which is one of the accompaniment of dyspep-
STA and billiousness, can testify to the misery of
mind and body which they involve. The mo-
Tive power VI Cu0 SysIoH is pdIIidily Atu
the mind is haunted by anxiety and fear; and
the sufferer is as incapable of applying himself
theoretically to any kind of business as fine
were under the benumbing influence of cata-
lepsy. This terrible mental and physical condi-
ton need not, however, be endured for forty
eight hours by any human being. PLANTATION
BITTERs is an absolute specific for all the tor
ments which deranged stomach, disordered
liver, and shattered nerves, superlnduce.
In COUNCIL FOR THE UITY OF STAUNToN,
September 18th, 1872
the Ordinance, entitled IAN Ordinance concern
ing the Market" passed August 4th, 1871, is
amended, so as to read as follows, VIZ:
10 No FRESH Fish shall be sold or offered
for sale in the City, except atthe Market house,
at such place as may be designated by the Com
mittee on Market, to be called the Fish Market
Any person violating this section shall pay q
fine of not less than five, nor more than ten
dollars.
A -Ta-ta
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WN7ltS.

SNANTED.-The undersigned wishes sit
w uation, either as teacher in school, or
tutor in a family, for a term of nine or ten
months. He has had some experience, and can
show satisfactory testimonials as to his charac-
ter, qualifications, &c Address, stating terms,
WIN. McCORKLE,
Craigsville, Augusta county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

RNZti222O2se Cattle MN7'Ecet.
verv hest beeves...... 81. OO@775
Fair quality of beeves. -. 500@5.62
Common to good stock CATTLE. 100000
Ordinary thin steers, oxen s. cows 4.O0@4.50
Ola cows and scalawags, ............ 100000
Hoes-$5. 75a$62 Is per 100 lbs net.
SHEEP-good fat-5a 65 cts per 10. gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

POLITICAL ADDREssEs-On Tuesday evening
last, A. B. Cochran, Esq, and J. n. Liggett,
ESQ.,. delivered speeches in Bridgewater in Rock
ingham county in favor of Greeley and Brown
On Wednesday evening last, speeches in favor
of Greeley and Brown were delivered in the
Courthouse in Harrisonburg by Col. Jas. Ell.
Skinner Of this place, Moses Walton, Esq, of
Woodstock, Shenandoah county, and Maj P.
B. Borst of Luray. Page county.
A political discussion occurred at New Hope
in this county on last Thursday between Hon.
John T. Harris nominee of the Conservative
party for Congress from this District, and Col.
Chas. T. O. Ferrall who is running as an indie
pendent candidate in opposition to Harris.
At the same place on Saturday .last Col. Jas.
Fl. Skinner delivered an able and eloquent ad-
dress in behalf of the election of Greeley and
Brown. Persons who heard it inform us that it
was the best speech ever delivered in that place
REPUBLICAN PoLE-RAI5ING account
we gave last week of the raising of the Grant
and Wilson pole in this place, was based upon
information which we believed to be correct, and
which has been confirmed by the statements
since of a number of spectators. We stated that
''six white men assisted in raising the pole"-
rather an exaggeration than diminution of the
number, for a credible witness who occupied a
position at a second-story window of house
pear by enabling the beholder to overlook the
sFo"a and see all who were engaged in assisting
III raising the POLE remarked at the time: 'There
were out Jour a0hite hands that touched the pole
for counted them"
The statement of the V5gadicotoy tfat ssahont
taoe'lty aohite and 40 colored men assembled in
this place and raised the long.talked-of Grant
send Wilson pole,'' surprised us, for we have not
been able to learn of half that number who corld
properly be considered participants in raisno
the pole. 1t must have mistaken some of the
Conservative spectators-mere 'tlookers.on in
Vienna'-for Republicans. There were quito
number of Conservative spectators, on the out
side of the crowd of negroes, like silver edge
to dark cloud, who were enjoying the scene
presented, and remarking on the extreme paucity
OF white participants.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-24

IMMIGRANT IMPosToR.-An impostor has been
imposing upon the farmers Of this, Rockingham
and other Counties by claiming to be an agent
to secure immigrant laborers. The following
letter to the Mayor of Staunton, from Mr. John
T. Shanks, general agent and secretary of the
Settlers and Immigrants Aid Society,"" written
for Col VIM. Lamb, of N orfolk, President of said
society, tand also agt of the Allan Line of Steam
ers from Liverpool to Norfolk, will serve to put
the public on their guard against such impostors
NORFOLK, VA, Sept 10th. 1872.
To the Mayor of Stanton: $50
On the 10Th, Col. Lamb, agent of the Allan
line of steamers from Liverpool to this city, re-
ceived several letters from citizens of your city
and county, who were being imposed upon by
one Carter with regard to English labor arriving
at this port. These letters were handed me for
reply. and Col. Lamb sent you the folio wing dis
patch: Garter, representing himself as Immi-
grant agent is an impositor-better stop his
fraud He intended to follow it by letter, but
for pressing engagements. and this morning de-
sired me to write you the above, with the hope
you would anticipate this fellow saction by mo
tice through the press.
Truly yours
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fNOAE J!


DEALER IN
RED AND WHITE ASH ANTHRA CTR
COAL
in Chestnut, Stove, Egg, and Foundry Sizes.
Georges creek Cumberland Coal, prepared
for open CRATES or blacksmith's use.
Lumber furnished at short notice for snv sized
bill, at prices corresponding with saw mill rates.
Otlces at yard along the Chesa and Ohio r.
f., and in the new building occupied by Messrs.
Berkeley d Fontaine, next door to the Spectator
Office.
Call and leave your orders at either place.
70. Box 157, Staunton, Va.
EHESSsS CURE for consumption-lt needs
Z no other recommendation than trial.
just received and for sale by
B. P. REESE & Co.
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LADIES FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOL
DIERs' CEMETERY.-We are happy to learn that
the Ladies of Staunton have resolved to hold a
Fair on the 30th and 31st of October and 1st of
November, for the benefit of the Confederate
Soldiers Cemetery, and that they are taking all
the necessary steps to secure its success. We
hope our merchants, and the people of the coun-
ty generally, will contribute literally to this
meritorious object, and we will be glad to ac-
knowledge in our columns all donations which
the ladies may receive in aid of this patriotic
work. Every obligation of gratitude and self
respect demands that the Cemetery, where rest
our heroic dead, should be made place of beau
ty and honor to their memory
The ladies have organized for the Fair by
choosing Mrs. Henderson M. Bell as President,
and Mrs Jed. Hotchkiss and Mrs. James G..
Marquis as Vice Presidents.
They request us to acknowledge handsome
donations already received from Messrs Hilb &
Loeb A. F. Alderman, and Charles Gladke.
Ladies disposed to work for the Fair, will find
material by calling on Mrs. Ell. M. Bell.
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| SKATING CARNIvAL.-In accordance with the
| announcement we made in our issue of the 10th,
the series of skating assemblies, under the drec-
| ton of Messrs Drane and Dunn held in this
| place. were brought to close on Monday night
of last week with Fancy Dress Reception, in
| the Rotunda on the Fair Grounds The weather
| was peculiarly suspicious. The sky was clear,
the moon full, and the temperature pleasant, so
that there was nothing to prevent good atten-
dance, and many ladies and gentlemen had the
good fortune to be present and to participate in
| the enjoyment of the occasion. There were, we
suppose, about 60 skaters in costume, represent
| ing almost as many different characters. The
Rotunda is admirably adapted for such an occa-
sion-could scarcely be more so if it had been
built for that express purpose. We were sur
prised to see that ladies and gentlemen, and boys
and misses, had, in SO short time learned to
skate so we'll. 1t shows that their skllful in
structors had faithfully performed their duty.
| Before witnessing it, we had supposed that
skating by females could not be very delicate
and graceful exercise, and were pleased to find
| that that impression was erroneous.
1t is not only very heathful and pleasant ex-
ercise, but it is also exceedingly graceful and
beautiful, and, in our opinion, excels the dance
| in every respect.
We think that no city or town should De with
ont good skating rink, and are pleased to'know
that steps are taking to have this city supplied
with that desideratum. We hope to be enabled
| in short time to announce that sufficient sub
scriptions have been obtained to ensure the
speedy construction of suitable building for
that purpose in a central locality in our city.
Those who have the means should not hesitate
to subscribe for it would pay simply as an il
vestment. without reference to other advantages.
Messrs. Drane and Dunn are not only success
full instructors of their art, but gentlemen in
character and manners and should be induced to
remain here.
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george CnflSman. PlalntlH,
against =
Q. ID. Gray, Harry Mccoy and Lizzie P =
Mccoy his wife, Emily p. Gray, and John s
Waterman Gray, and G. D. Gray, execu- 2
tor of Elizabeth p. Williams, decd, and
G, D. Gray, Trustee under said will for the =
devisees and @. D. Gray, guardian of his J :
infant children, ...:-;....~:. Defendants,
The object of this suit is to subject the estate of
Harry Mccoy and Elizabeth P. Mccoy, in Au-
gusta county, being an undivided interest in the
lands devised by Elizabeth p. Williams to her
grand children, and appearing on the land books
as the estate of Cumberland Williams, to the
payment of PLAINTIFF debt of $17414 cents, with
interest thereon at the rate of twelve per cent
from the 9Th day Of August, 1871, till paid, and
the costs of this suit.
It appearing from an affidavit filed in the pa
pers of this cause, that the defendants Harry
Mccoy and Lizzie P. his wife, are not inhabi-
tants of this Commonwealth, and they not hav-
ing been served with process of this suit, on
motion it is ordered that the said Harry Mccoy,
and Lizzie 2: his wife. do appear here within
one month after due publication hereof, and do
what is necessary to protect their interest in this
suit. A copy-teste,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Clerk.
Charles Grattan, p. q sep104t
OTECE.-I have this day sold my interest
~ in the concern of j. w. Utley s. Co., to j.
w Utley, who will in future conduct the bust
ness on his own account at the old stand. In re-
firing, l commend Mr.. Utley to the public.
april Is 3. Z. BAGBY.
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HIGH sCHOOL-locs

6AAALAND HIGH SCHUOL-IOcated
- at Doe Hill, Highland county, Va.-will
open its End session September T.
Maximum charges, including fuel, lights,
washing, &c., $175O0
A conveyance from the Institution will meet
students at Staunton or Buffalo Gap, by giving
weeks notice to the principal. For further
particulars address
REV. w. r. McNEER, Principal.
au2O Doe Hill, Highland county, Va.
Rockingham Register please copy two months
and send bill to this Office.