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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27
A large number of our Farmers witnessed the

A large number of our Farmers witnessed the
exhibition of Butter-making and working yes
terday afternoon at o. clock, the time occupied
being two minutes. Continued exhibitions OF
butter-making will be given at u o'clock every
night at the Va. Hotel, during the present week.
The indicator of last week contained the fol-
lowing notice of this machines
THE GEM-This is the name of an improved
Churn and Butter Worker, on exhibition at the
We saw It's operations on last evening, when il
accomplished the feat of turning out three lbs oil
butter from gallon of cream, in three minutes,
and so thoroughly worked, that there was not Q
particle of milk left in the butter and no need OF
working or even touching it with the hand
What is claimed for this Churn is, that it turns
out more butter and better worked than any 9TH
er machine, and perfectly free from milk. This
machine will be on exhibition here for some
days. and all our readers will have an opportu-
nifty of witnessing its operations.
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MGrrGed.

Near Arbor Hill on the end ult.. by Rev Mr..
Bushong, Mr. JAMES M. SPITLER and Miss
WILLIE A. BossERMAN, both of this county.
On the 3lst Jan, 1872, by Rev G. S. M. See,
at Mcdowell, Va, DIR. L. L. QUIDoRE and Miss
Fl. r. REXRoAD.
At St. PauPs ?. E. Church. Baltimore Md,
on Tuesday, February 18th, by the Rev. DR.. j.
S. B. Hodges, DR.. j. N. GORDON, of Harrison
burg, Va, and Miss KATE MCCOY, of Balti-
more, Md.
In Trinity Church, Staunton, on Thursday
morning February 22ne, by Rev. R. 81. Phillips
EDWIN TAYLOR KINNEY to Miss VIOLA, daugh-
ter of the late John l.. and Hester M. McGuffin,
Of Florida formerly of Augusta county, Va.
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Spertatur,
Tuesday, Fe6ras01'y %, 1872.
Auction Sales.

FEB 2SrH.-Central Live Stock Company
horses cattle, sheep, hogs, &c.
FEB. 29TH.-Sam'l q. Steele, portion OF
home tract.
MARCH 1sT.-Jno. Letcher. Commissioner, at
Warm Springs, 1873 acres of Bath lands
MARCH 1sT.-A H. Price, Trustee personal
property at the residence of W. +. Snapp
MARCH 1sT-Jacob MAGNET real and person
al propertv. near Red Mills, in Augusta county
MARCH 2D.-By Bumgardner, Trout & White
Comm rs-3471 acres of land, Is miles North of
Staunton. on the Valley Railroad
MARCH 8TH.-Chares Berry will sell his per-
sonal property, three miles South of Middle
brook.
MARCH 14TH.-By Watts & Bell, commission
ers, 584 acres of land near Fishersville.
sioner. 10 acres known eS, as the Carey land.
MARCH 15TH-By Cochran, Trout & Hanger,
commissioners, the farm of Col. G. @. Robert
Lon, decd, containing 500 acres in Augusta
county.
sioner, four tracts of land in Highland county.
MARCH 16TH.-By Bell & Fultz, commission
ers, farm near Mt. Scion.
MARCH 21sT.-The tract of 1872 acres on Mid
die River, the property of VIM. 81. Dixon, by
A. 81. 81. Stuart as agent
MARCH 22ND.-N. K. Trout Trustee, will sell
$50 acres purchased by JAS. W. and Joseph f.
Gibson of Gerard B. Stuart
MARCH 23RD.-Geo M Cochran, jr., and S.
T. Phillips Commissioners, will sell 206 acres on
South River, now in possession of Jno. l.. Coiner.
MARCH 23RD.-Jas. H. Callison. Commission
err in Middlebrook, Lot No. 49, known as the
Hess property.
MARCH 28TH.-N. K Trout and John B.
Watts, Commissioners, will sell, near New
Hope two tracts of land belonging to Jacob L.
Humbert, one containing 1913 and the other 40
acres.
APRIL 3RD.-That valuable property in this
county, long known as the 'Mossy Creek Iron
Works" will be offered for sale by the repre-,
sentatives of the heirs of Daniel Forrer dec d
The personal property of the estate will be sold
at the same time by the executors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

WATER QUESTION IN HARRIsoNBURG.-The
old Commonwealth places Harrisonburg rectus
IN cmria on the question of water supply. 1t
says:
1.-THE proposition which was submitted to the
people of Harrisonburg was ITO vote a tax of
81, 500 to build cisterns for the of Fire Depart
ment;" and our people voted it down because
they knew it would not procure an ample sup
ply of water" They propose, in a short time
to procure water by means of Water Works.
and they then expect to have an ample supply,
which certainly could not be obtained by build
ing six or eight cisterns." III
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27
Sinking Slowly.


Diseases that progress rapidly to crisis are
not the only ones to be dreaded. Canker or dry
rot does not blast tree as suddenly as stroke
of lightning, but unless arrested it destroys it as
certainly; and in like manner chronic debility,
although it does not kill with the swiftness of
yellow fever is as sure to sap the springs of life
eventually as any acute disease, if not checked
by invigorating medication. There is something
inexpressibly touching in the spectacle of pre-
mature decay. Languor, pallor, emaciatlon,
depression eff spirits, and distaste for exertion,
are its ordinary symptoms, and they should be
promptly met by tonic treatment. The best in
vigorant and exhilerant that can be administered
in case of this kind is Hostetters Stomach Bit
ters The stimulating principle of the prepare
ton rouses the dormant energies of the system,
and the strengthening and regulating properties
give permanent and healthful impulse to the
vital forces thus brought into play. The failing
appetite is re-awakened the process of digestion
and assimilation are quickened, the quality of
the blood is improved, the secretions become
more natural, and every organ that contributes
to the nourishment of the body undergoes salu-
tary charge By these means the repair of the
physical structure is effected and its health and
vigor restored In no class of diseases has the
benefcent operation Of the Bitters been more
marked and striking than in those characterized
by general debility and nervous prostration.-
Ladies affected with these ailments find in this
most wholesome of all tonics and correctives the
safest and surest means of relief. 1t is strong to
restore and powerless to injure. Such is the uni
form testimony of CLOUDS of Witnesses
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

Ia MOUNTAIN
TONIC!
This splendid TONIC is offered to the public
with sure guarantee that it will perform all 1t
promises. It has been used with signal success
in the treatment of AGUE and FEVER, DYS-
PERSIA, INDIGESTION, LOSS OF Ape
TITE, WEAKNESS, and GENERAL DE-
BILITY. 1t strengthens and invigorates the
Muscular and Nervous System, Purifes the
Blood, by causing more healthful assimilation
of food, increases the Appetite, allays every
symptom of Dyspepsia, and creates new life and
vigor to debilitated and enfeebled constitution.
Manufactured by
HOUSE & SULLIVAN,
915 Bank street, Richmond, Virginia.
For sale by Trout, Stribling s. Berkeley, and
others, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27
ON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

rs PRICES OF FURNITURE GREATLY Re-
DUCED.-Persons wanting furniture would do
we'll to call on j. A. & Y. M. Bickel before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as we are determined to sell
our goods as cheap, if not little cheaper, than
can be bought in the city. We are now receiv-
ing large lot of new and stylish furniture, pur-
chased in the Eastern cities for cash, and will
sell for cash for less than any other house in
Staunton. Give US CALL
We keep always on hand large supply of
cane and wood seat chairs, bureaus, bedsteads
washstands, tables, lounges mattresses, and par
lor and chamber sets in walnut mahogany and
oak manufactured in our shop of dry material
and by the best of workmen. Give us CALL
Guarantee work to suit and prices to fit.
Fisk's metallic cases and caskets always on
hand. Undertaking promptly attended to.
Main St., Staunton, one door above Lutheran
church.
rs Doves Turf Oil, Water of Pearls, Ben
sens Salalem Broth, Lindsey's Blood Searcher
Kennedys Medical Discovery, English Female
Bitters Crooks Wine of Tar, DeBing's Via
Fuga. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup and Seaweed
Tonic, at WAYT & Bros Drug Store. no21
@- GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT-If you
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture of
all kinds, send your orders to e.. f. Zimmerman
& Son, 513, 7th street, Washington, ID. O. Or
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed.
ocM
rs DIR. N. WAYr s Bro. Druggists, Main
Street, Staunton, Va, keep constantly on hand
Dye Stufs, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Co.
logne, Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes. noN
rs Farmers, before purchasing their Winter
Boots and Shoes ought to look at Wellers large
stock. He thinks it would be to your interest as
well as his own. not
ms- If you wish pretty, neat and nice-ftting
shoe go to Weler's. Mr.. Munchausen Stein
borough never misses tit. MOI
~ It is no wonder Weller sells so many
Boots and Shoes, for it would be strange indeed
after looking through his extensive stock, not to
find something to suit in style and price. MOI
rs Gentlemen will find at Weller's a full
line of the latest styles of Hats and Caps, fine
calf sewed Boots Umbrellas. &c. MOI
@-If Mrs. Darlington were in Staunton, she
would buy her shoes at Weller's, and advise Ike
to go and do likewise. MOI
~ Whooping Cough-Try the Magic Relief
for Whooping Cough. 1t never fails. For sale
by DR.. WAYT Bro, Druggists. no2l
rs BoYs, buy your Boots and Hats at Wei
lers. NOT
Ns- LADIES' have you seen the latest sensa-
ton shoe at Wellers. MOI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

WOODS HOUSEHOLD MAGAzINE.-This excel
lent and cheap Magazine for March has been re-
ceived. Gail Hamilton is now the Editor-in-
chief and for her services receives $4,000 per
annum 1t is published at ST. per annum by S.
S. Wood s. Co., Newburgh New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

RURAL VIRGINIAN-Ths is the title of new
Illustrated Monthly Magazine to be established
in Harrisonburg by the Rural Publishing Com
pany and to be edited by Mr.. j. S. Trout lately
Editor of the Shenandoah Herald published at
Woodstock The first number will be issued on
the 1st of May and will contain the first chap
tiers of Mcneil and his Rangers. We hope this
enterprise will be crowned with success. We
invite attention to the prospectus published in
another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

The quarterly term of the County Court
Judge J. n Hendren, presiding-c commenced
yesterday.
The weather being fair and pleasant many
persons were in the city on that day.
Egypt Custer (colored) was found guilty OF
petty larceny, and was sentenced to Is days i'm
prisonment in jail, and Is stripes in three install
ments
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

We have been credibly informed that Mr.. 4.
81. Bayly, of New Orleans, has bequeathed to
Washington & Lee University, at Lexington,
the handsome sum of $7O,O0O,-and appointed
Gen. g. w. Custer Lee, President of the Uni
versitv one of his executors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27
1uvHE TOWN OF RONCEvERTE, 10

TEVHE TOWN OF RONCEVERTE, 10
Il MILES WEST OF THE WHITE SUI
PHUR SPRINGS, in Greenbrier County, w.
Va, on the line of the Chesapeake & Ohio r.
Road will be one of the most important points
on the line of this great thoroughfare, and has
many advantages as point for investment by
Mechanics, Merchants, Manufacturers and 9TH
ers not to be found elsewhere.
1t is the Depot for greater extent of fine pro-
ducing and grazing country than any other sta
ton from Staunton to the Kahawha.
1t is the natural emporium of the lumber trade
of the Greenbrier Valley.
1t is an important point in the operations of
the Chesa. & Ohio r. r. Company, which has
secured there tract of over fifty acres for de-
pot, engine-house, cattle-yard, machine shop and
other purposes.
The Greenbrier Lumber Company has already
in operation fine Steam Saw Mill, and the st.
Lawrence Broom and Manufacturing Company
has built substantial boom mile long in the
Greenbrier River. The Ronceverte Grist Mill,
with four run of Stones is also in operation.
Building stone is convenient, lumber cheap
and of good quality, while the healthy climate
and the productiveness of the surrounding coun-
try make living pleasant and convenient.
Lots are now selling at Ronceverte and Stores
and other houses are being built. For maps and
further information, Address the undersigned at
Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, w. Va.
CECIL CLAY,
Feb 20 3m r. L. KESTER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

A meeting of the Directory of the Valley
Railroad Company will be held in Baltimore on
the 9th of March, with the view, we suppose, Of
awarding the contracts for building the road
from Harrisonburg to Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27
D omance Of History.
Ia
McNEEE.L AND HIS RANGERS


Partisan Border Warfare IN the Valley of Var-
gi'saa. Hoao they Lived, Fought and
Died beta0eeg the lines
An authentic history of the operations of these
Partisan Troopers, endorsed and approved by
the surviving members. To be published in the
RURAL VIRGINIAN,
A New Illustrated Monthly Magazine Devoted
to Southern Literature, Music, Agriculture Hor-
ticulture, Horticulture, Ponology, &c. To be
the largest and best illustrated Monthly pub
lished in the South Its different departments
will represent the very finest talent in the South.
Several well-known Professors of Agricultural
Chemistry will superintend that departm ent.-
Prof. VIM. 81. EVANS will edit the Musical De-
partment. which is designed to meet a great de-
sideratum in the Rural Home Circle. The first
number of this Magazine will be issued
ON THE lST OF MAY, 1872
and will contain the first chapters of Mcneil
and his Rangers, &C., with many valuable con-
tributions from the best writers in the State
Subscribe at once, and commence with the be-
ginning.
Terms: One copy one gear, $500.
Liberal inducements offered to Canvassing
Agents. Address
RURAL PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Harrisonburg, Va
Or J. S. TROUT, Editor, Woodstock, Va.
Fnh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

We are indebted to the publishers Of the Ne W
York World for copy the 'World'~Almanac
for 1872, containing vast amount of valuable
political and other information.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

MARCH 15TH.-The personal property of the
estate of Robert Craig decd, near Craigsville,
will be sold by the executors, Messrs. }. IL. Col
lison and j. 0. McCutchan.
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Le0UL Notices.
VYIRGINIA.-AtR Rules held in the Clerks
v Office of the Circuit Court of Allegheny
county on Monday the 5th daY of February

VTIRGINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerk $
Y Office of the Circuit Court of Allegheny
county, on Monday the 9Th day of February
1872 81
William II. Grose,
VS..
John r. Pharr late Sheriff of Allegheny coun-
ty, and as such admir- of Jacob Grose, dec d.,
James Grose, Samuel W. Grose, Jacob Grose,
Henry Grose, John d. Payne and Sarah his wife,
who was Sarah Grose, Edward Wheat and Mar
garet his wife, who was Margaret Grose, -
McGraw and Mary Ann his wife who was Mary
Ann Grose, and A. B. Persinger,
ax5 eo In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to recover legacy
bequeathed to the plaintiff by Jacob Grose
dec d., and to obtain construction of the last
Will and Testament of the said Jacob Grose,
decd.
And it appearing from affidavit filed in the
papers of this cause, that the defendants, Ed
" ard Wheat and Margaret his wife, and -
McGraw and Mary Ann his wife, are non-resi-
dents of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that
they appear here within one month after due
publication of this order and do what is neces-
sary to protect their interests in this suit.
Copy-Tuste,
JNO. r. PHARR, Crk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

Hon. Jno. T. Harris has written to DR.. Jno.
H. Freeman that he has succeeded IN getting
a daily mail from Lexington to Goshen"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27
AIOTECE.-I have fully secured, by Letter!

NOTHCE.-Ih have fully secured, by Letters
~ Patent, my discovery for manufacturing
Steel-cast or malleable-from blast furnaces,
with converters attached, or in common forge
fires, in the United States OF America, England,
France Russia Prussia, Sweden and Belgium.
1 offer by royalty the advantage of my discov-
cry to all manufacturers of iron and steel on IA
voraole terms and guarantee a success or no
charge, and in all cases in making a trial of my
process where the trial is made under my per-
sonal attendance or my representative, / will
make good by paying the cost of stock and Ia
bor [ manufacture maleable steel nany COM
mon forge pudding or balling fires, without al
teration in the fires or blast cheaper than by any
known process now in use.
All letters addressed to me at Staunton, Vir-
ginia, will meet with prompt attention.
LORENZO SIBERT, Patentee
P. 81 can give satisfactory reference.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

LIST OF PATENTs.-The following patents
we're issued from the U. S. Patent Office to citi-
zens of Virginia for the week ending February
Goth, 1872. Reported for the Stanton Spectator,
by Alexander & Mason, Solicitors of Patents,
Cos Seventh Street, Washington, d. c.:
Car-Axle Lubricator-Walter P. Burrow
Norfolk.
Musical ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Young, Nor
f>ll-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

Insertions, sc.
Also Ladies' Shoes Of the best gu alities and
styles; Gents Hats; Milton Gold Jet and Tor
toise Shell Jewelry; Natural Hair Curls, CHG
mons, &c., and an almost endless variety Of other
articles, both useful and ornamental, which
Do NOT propose to sell at cost, but will prom
Use this, and make good the promise, to sell them
as low, if not for less, than the same quality can
be bought at any store IN The city.
Remember the place-one door from Spectator
Office, and if you wish bargain, call early on
j. W. NEWTON.
Also agent for the celebrated Weed E. +. Sew
ing Machine-sold on the lease plan. Every
machine warranted to give entire satisfaction
Instructions given gratis. Call and examine
specimens at j. w NEWTON'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

PUBLIC SALES farm of Geo. Peters, ly-
ing near New Hope, was sold on the 22nd of
February by Thomas D. Ransom, Commissioner,
to Thomas Walker, for $50 per acre. costs of
suit and sale in hand and balance in three equal
annual instalments. E. M. Gushing, Auctioneer
N. K. Trout Commissioner, E. M. Cushing
Auctioneer sold, on the 22nd inst, the following
property belonging to the estate of VIM. f.
Bell, deceased
House and Lot in Churchville, to Mr.. w. w.
Thomas, at 81, 150 Store House in Churchville,
to Mr.. J. NJ. Lickliter, at $500; and a farm near
Hebron Church, containing 106 acres, to Mr..
John A. Noon, at $32 per acre. equivalent to
cash.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-27

Ia consequence of the death of Mr.. A. A.
Price, the Ciceronian Society at Roanoke Col
lege did not celebrate on the 22nd inst, the an
niversary of the birth of Washington. The
deceased was selected as one of the debaters
for that occasion. We publish in this issue the
tributes of respect paid his memory by that
Society, as we'll as of the Senior class of which
he was member, and the students of the Col
lege generally He was a young man Of fine
promise, and his character was such as to en-
dear him to his fellow-students.
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1879.
AT COST! AT COST |!
FOR CASH.
GRAND IND UCEMENT OFFERED TO
ALL WHO HAVE GREENBACKSl
A rare opportunity to make magnificent and
1emuneratve investment by calling early at
wv. NEwTON's
DRY GOODS AND NOTION HOUSE,
on Augusta street,
and buy Dress Goods, Furs, Shawls, Cloaks.
and Millinery
At Cost for Cash!
But remember, dear friends, whilst offer you
the above articles at cost-and will do exactly
what say have also large and varied
assortment Of
Notions! Notions! Notions!
comprised in part of
Gloves,
Hosiery,
Handkerchiess,
Real and Imitation
Lace Collars and Handkerchief,
| Ruff1inrc
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Deaths.


In Stanton on Thursday last, February 22nd,
of Erysipelas, JEANNE STUART, little daughter
of Maj Houston Hail. aged two years and four
months.
disease, Mrs. MARY A. LONG, aged So years,
5 months. and % days. wife of Nathaniel Long
On the Dist inst, near Mt. Scion, MARY E.,
daughter of Samuel Dinkel, in the 22nd year of
her age. little more than year ago an older
sister preceded her to the tomb-both victims
of consumption.
Al her residence in Salem, on the 18th in
slant, Mrs MARY M. PALMER, aged 60 years 3
months and IL days.
The deceased was an aged christians men,
Der of the Lutheran Chureh-and her family
and friends have the assurance that she hath en-
tered upon her reward, and doth rest from her
labors.
At q meeting of the students of Roanoke Col
lege, held in College Chapel Sunday afternoon,
February 18th, on motion, j. w. Stevenson was
called to the chair, and j. E. Cooper appointed
Secretary.
On motion, committee of five was appointed
to prepare appropriate resolutions upon the
death Of A. A. Price late student of the In
stitution;, The Chair appointed Messrs; Bulger,
FLOYD, Marks Miller and Crabtree-who, after
brief withdrawal, submitted the following pre-
amble and resolutions:
Whereas, It hath pleased Almighty God, in
his goodness and inscrutable wisdom, to remove
on this day from the tolls and cares of this life
friends-A. A Price, of Augusta county, Va,
therefore be it
Resolred, That while we mourn with deep and
heartfelt sorrow this our sad bereavement, we
huEbly bow in submission to the sovereign will
Of our Heavenly Father, knowing that He
"doeth all things well"
Resolved, That we recognize in this DISPENSE
ton of Providence, the solemn and awful warn
ing to prepare while in health to meet our God
in peace.
RESOLVED, That we tender to the bereaved pa
rents, relatives and friends of this, our fellow
student, our deepest sympathy, pointing them,
for consolation and comfort to the rich provis-
ions of the sacred volume. and the faith in Christ
expressed by the last words of the deceased
ResotOed, That as a token of our great respect
for the deceased, committee of four be ap-
pointed to accompany the remains to his late
home; that the students wear the usual badge of
mourning for thirty days. and that, as a body,
we proceed in procession to the depot.
Resotued, That these resolutions be published
in the Roanoke Times and Staunton papers; and
that a copy be also forwarded to the parents of
the deceased
j. W. STEVENSON, Chairman.
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Feb 20 Ats

r Asst NOTICE.-We are compelled to no.
4 tify persons indebted to US. that our business
must be closed up by the 1st of April, as at that
date our Partnership terminates. Unless our
accounts are settled before that time they will
be put in the hands of collector.
Feb 20 If GUY s. DRAKE