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Special Notices,


There is no pain which the Centaur Liniment
will not relieve, no swelling it will not subdue,
and no lameness which it will not cure. This is
strong language, but it is true. Where the parts
are not gone, its effects are marvellous. 1t has
produced more cures of rheumatism, neuralgia,
lockjaw, palsy, sprains swellings caked-breasts
scalds, burns salt-rheum, ear-ache, &C., upon
the human frame. and Of strains, SPAWN, gals,
&C., upon animals in one year than have all 9TH
er pretended remedies since the world began
1t is a counter-irritant, an all-healing pain re-
lever. Cripples throw away their crutches, the
lame walk, poisonous bites are rendered harm
less, and the wounded are healed without scar.
1t is no humbug. Therecpei is published around
each bottle 1t is selling as no article ever before
sold and it sells because it does just what it pre-
tends to do. Those who now suffer from rheu-
matism, pain or swelling, deserve to suffer if
they will not use Centaur Liniment. More than
1000 certificates Of remarkable cures including
frozen limbs, chronic rheumatism govt, rum
ming tumors, &C., have been received We will
send circular containing certificates, the reci-
pc, &c, gratis, TO any one requesting it. One
bottle of the yellow wrapper Centaur Liniment
is worth one hundred dollars for spawned or
sweenied horses and mules, or for screw worm
in sheep. Stock-owners, this liniment is worth
your attention. No family should be without
Centaur Liniment. Price Soc bottle, large bot
ties $1.00. J. B. ROSE s. Co.,
So Broadway, New York
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COMMISSIONERS SALE of VALU-
u able Grazing Land,

LIN POCAdONIAS CO., w. VA.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Circuit Court of
Pocahontas county, rendered in the causes of
Wm L. Cannon, late Commissioner for VIM
and Same vs. Same the undersigned as special
Commissioners of said Court will offer for sale,
at public auction on. near the premises on
THURSDAY, THE 18th OF AUGUST, 1873,
the following valuable property. to wit 227
acres of land lying in the said County of Poca-
hontas, on the Staunton and Parkersburg Turn
pike road being the lot assigned to John r.
Slaven, in the partition of the lands of Jacob G.
Slaven, Decd. This is fine body of grazing
land, and other tracts contiguous to this will be
sold on the same day, under decree in another
cause.
Also house and lot in the village of Green
Bank, being the same purchased by Lantz L..
Slaven from Brown and Wooddell the house is
substantial brick building Also the interests
of Lantz L. and John F. Slaven, in lot No. 8,
being the lot assigned to Alice Slaven in the
partition ofthe lands of the said Jacob G.. Slaven
Dec and lastly the interests of the said Lantz
l.. and John r. Slaven, in the lands which were
assigned to Eleanor Slaven, the widow of said
Jacob q. Slaven, as her dover interest in the es-
tate of her husband. Persons desiring to pur-
chase good grazing lands would do we'll to look
at these Slaven lands, and are referred to Geo.
Burner or j. III. Arbogast at Travellers Repose.
TERMS OF SALE.-Suficient in hand to pay
cost of suit and sale, and the remainder in three
equal annual installments payable respectively
in one, two and three years, with interest from
day of sale the purchasers giving bonds with
good and approved security and the title retain
ed until the purchase money is all paid.
JAS. M. SIEG.
GEO. ii. MOFFETT,
July 15-tds. Commissioners
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Land Sales.
VNR gSTEE,s SALE of One of the
MOST VALUABLE LANDED ES-
TATES IN GREEN BRIER COUNTY. AND
THE PERSONAL PROPERTY

FHNR y Il L E'S SALE of One of the
MOST VALUABLE LANDED ES-
THE PERSONAL PROPERTY
BELONGING THERETO.
By virtue of deed of trust from Stuart Nc
Chung to me as Trustee dated Nov. g. 1866 and
recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County
Court of said county, and in pursuance of de-
cree rendered by the Circuit Court of said coun-
ty, at the May term, 1873, will proceed to sell,
at public auction, to the highest bidder, in front
of Moores Hotel, in the town of Lewisburg. on
WEDNESDAY, AUG UST GOTH,
1873 the lands conveyed to me by said deed, be-
ing the lands upon whicd the said Stuart Nc
Chung lately resided, and consisting mainly, but
not entirely, of the real estate descended to him
from the late Andrew McClung decd, or pur-
chased from the other heirs of said Andrew Nc
Chung, but the sale will not include those por-
tions of said Andrew Meetings. lands, which,
in the partition thereof were assigned to Jane
Williams and Harriet Crawford ; and that por-
ton of said lands assigned to Mrs. Elizabeth
Burns, will be sold separate and apart from the
rest. This estate has long and justly been re-
garded as the most valuable farm in this county,
premises, will take pleasure in showing it to any
one who may wish to look at it. And, on ThHrs-
day. the 2lst day of August, 1873, will sell, upon
said lands, such and so much of the personal
property con eyed by said deed, as can be found.
The title to all the above property is believed
to be indisputable, but selling. trustee, will
only convey such title as is vested in me.
TERMS OF SALE.-The personal property will
be sold for cash. As to the land, so much of the
proceeds will be required to be paid down, as
will pay off the costs of suit and expenses of sale;
for the balance credit of g. 12sand Is months
will be given, the purchasers executing bonds
with approved personal security for the deferred
payments, and the title will be retained until all
the purchase money is paid =, rr,rus
iuly22-4t Trustee
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For the Spectator.
1NTERLAKEN.
First View Of the Glaciers

We were excited with expectation. We were
to visit for the first time the place where the ice
and snow have their home in summer. So at 8
O'Clock our party fled eff in six carriages for the
Grindelwald, thirteen miles distant In prepa-
ration for day amid winter scenes I put on
my warmest clothing, and carried my travelling
bag. 1t was our hottest since leaving New York.
Let me advise all persons who hereafter propose
to visit glaciers, to adhere strictly to linen
Climbing over ice in midsummer is sweltering
work. The roads are perfectly hard and smooth
in this country, and there Is always a railing to
protect travellers at the steep places. Twelve
miles from town we saw persons cutting the
grass from between the stones with which the
cutters on the roadside were paved What an
example to the road surveyors of Augusta coun-
ty, and especially to the gentleman who has the
Parkersburg road in his keepingl Arriving at
the village OF Grindelwald, we saw the glacier
on the further side of what appeared to be lit
tie valley, and arranging to dine on our return,
several OF us set OF at once upon what thought
an easy trip. we walked and haulted, worked
and rested, until we reached the lowest ice-wave,
which was thirty feet thick though it appeared at
distance only thin layer. Near by was hut,
and the parties living there had excavated grot-
to IN the Ice, for the privilege of entering which
they charged each of as about ten cents Boards
laid down, kept our feet dry, and we walked in
about an hundred feet under the mass. to a
little oetagonal room, some twelve feet in diam
tire. At the mouth of the tunnel, there was good
deal of dripping, but after that the ice was hard
l bit OFT mouthful here and there from the
sharp edges. for though the glacier was dark and
discolored on top, the ice inside was beautifully
clear. In the octagonal room were two of the
merry swiss maids that the old song tells us
about, one playing on what was called dulci-
mer and the other singing. I gave them small
piece, of money for their music. By the way,
the old song referred to was evidently written by
some one who had never been in this county,
Such commonplace, sober faced coarse set
of women as we find here I never saw before
And every child we meet sings sunday school
song, and then holds out his or her hand for a
pittance. They must teach begging in the sun
day schools, If they have any. But one of the
ladies OF our party succeeded in reaching the
glacier, and she was delicate southern grill
The dinner was very acceptable on our return,
though not even the proximity of the glacier
enabled me to tolerate the greens they had on
the table: On the whole. glaciers are very won
derful things, but not as smooth and clean on
the surface as we commonly imagine them to be.
did not see them as they fell
W. E. B.
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The undersigned has in hand, for sale,
the farm known as MARTIAL RETREAT"
formerly owned by George Baylor, containing
$40 acres, lying 81 miles West of Staunton,
on Bakers creek, and miles South of the Ches.
s. o. r. r.
The land is under an improved state of cult
walton, and we'll set in grass, with exception of
IS or so acres, which is heavily timbered.
There are two good MEADOWS containing
from Is to 30 acres, through which passes full
and constant stream of water, and are so situated
that they can be watered from the mill race in
case of drought. The other portion of the farm
is we'll watered, being open to fire aever. failing
Springs. Fencing all in good repair. There is
a superior two-story brick dwelling house, beau
tifully situated on the place. containing seven
large rooms, together with all the necessary out
buildings, barn, smoke-house, dairy, &c, all
convenient.
There is a good chopping mill on the place,
with aoater poaoer sufficient for good merchant
mill. A young orchard, with good selection
of fruit, is situated near the house. The place
itself is in pleasant community, convenient to
churches and schools.
The farm is to be sold privately, and any cor
respondence relating to the purchase of it will
be promptly responded to. or l can be seen per-
sonaly at my Office, opposite the Courthouse,
Stanton PRESTON A BAYLOR,
ap29-tf A gent.
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For the Spectator.
Editor Spectator g:

FOR the spectator.
Editor Spectator:
paragraph in a recent num-
Der Of your paper informs the public that Maj.
j. @. Covell, formerly Principal of the Institu-
ton for the Deaf & Dumb and the Blind, has
been elected teacher in that Institution at the
comfortable salary of $1,000 per annum. By
reference to the Report of the Board of Visitors
of the Institution for 1871, it will be seen that
charges of grave character were preferred
against this gentleman in 1871, and that after a
laborious and exhaustive investigation, the
members of the Board were unanimous in the
opinion that the interests of the Institution de-
manded that Mr.. Covell, though not officially
convicted, should not be reelected yet it was
determined not to go into the election at that
time but to adjourn to the 18th, in order to give
Mr. Covell an opportunity in the meantime of
resigning and thus be relieved of the disgrace of
having been removed" On the 18th, Mr.. Co.
veil not having resigned, the office was declared
vacant, and G. d. Mccoy, Esq, then teacher
in the Blind Department. was elected Principal.
This report was signed by VIM. j. N elsOn, Alex.
Cochran and G. G. Merritt.
Now, without doubt, one of two things is true
Either the old Board did great wrong to Maj.
Covell, as we'll as to the public, by practically
dsplacing him 1871, or the new Board has done
great wrong to the interests of the Institution
by putting him back as teacher in 1873 If the
old Board we're wrong, let them make the amen
de honorable to Mai. Covell. If the new Board
are right, let them vindicate their action. The
people feel deep interest in this noble State In
stltutlon and desire to see its management COM
mitted to those best qualified. If Maj. G. was
removed without just cause, he should be re-
stored to his former position as Principal OF the
Institution and not placed in the inferior posi-
ton of teacher; if for good and sufficient cause,
then he ought not to be put back there in any
position.
INQUIRER
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A CARD.

10 my Fellov Citizens of augusta:
Having been called upon by Legion" and
mount Zion' within the past month or more,
through the public press of the county, and
having been earnestly solicited by scores of my
friends in different parts of the county to be-
come candidate to represent the county in the
next Legislature of Va l feel, that in respect
to myself and in justice to them l can no longer
remain silent on the subject and I assure my
friends that my seeming hardness in replying
must not be construed as disposition to treat
them cavalierly; but l only took time to ma
turely reflect on so grave subject, and to con-
suit with my friends in the premises.
/ would remind my fellow citizens that two
years ago 1 was urged by many of my friends in
person, as well as through the press, to become
a candidate. and through the same medium, l
declined the honor, with the intmation that at
some future time might consent to become a
candidate, and, believing that the time has now
come, hereby announce myself a candidate to
represent the county, in part, in the House of Del
egates of the next General Assembly Of Va
/ appreciate in the highest degree the honor
conferred upon me by the flattering estimate my
friends have put upon my ability to represent
them in the councils of the great State of Vir-
gina; and, should it be their pleasure to elect
me. pledge myself TO represent their interest
with honesty and fidelity at least, and with
whatever ability kind Providence has vouch
safed to me. Respectfully,
Mn SoroN Va Arruct 10Th 1879
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Wherever the Radical party is in the as
tendency ir the South, whether the men who
hold the Offices are black or not black. it is the
negro power that has given them their posi-
tons, and the negro power controls them.
Wherever the Radical party is in ascendeucy
in the South, industries are languid, trade is
slow taxation is onerous, education is neglected,
and immigration is repealed. Wherever the
Radical party is in the ascendency in the
South the masses of both races are less pros
porous than they are in Virginia under Con-
sentative control.
1t is Radicalism that arrays race against
race. 1t is Radicalism that teaches the negro
to aspire to an equality in everything with the
white man. 1t is Radicalism that has separa-
ted the voters of Virginia into the black man s
party and the white mans party. -Richmond
ENQUIRER.
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CastOria is more than substitute for Cas-
tor Oil. 1t is the only safe article in existence
which is certain to assimilate the food, regulate
the bowels, cure wind-colic and produce natu-
raj sleep. 1t contains neither minerals NOR
phine nor alchoho and is pleasant to take
Children need not cry and mothers may rest
mar25-6m
Mg- Summer Diseases.-THE GREAT
r E NJ E d Y-BAKERS PREMIUM BIT
TIERS.
From Editor of Norfolk Herald
''This is the season which these celebrated Bit
ters are mostly sought after, and possessing as
they do a worldwide fame, it is hardly necessa-
ry to impress upon the mind of the invalid their
inestimable virtues. We have in our social in
tercourse, heard but one expression in their ia
vor and that is, whenever used they act like q
charm, and prove more efficacious than any
medicine that has ever been offered to the pub
lie. The maker of these Bitters uses no highly
wrought panegyrcs or flaming hand-bills to fur
thsr the sale of his Bitters, but simply throwing
the article on its own merits, to be judged accor-
dinghy. He does not, like all the quack stuff
now in use, say that it will cure all the ills COM
mon to humanity; but he stakes his reputation
that whenever taken according to directions it
will cure Ague and Fever Dyspepsia, Bowel
Complaint, Cholera Morbus Indigestion, Sour
Stomach, Loss of Appetite and all diseases
arising from torpidity of the Liver and inaction
of the digestive organs. Their equal is yet to be
had.
Sold by druggists and country merchants
everywhere. E. BAKER, Proprietor,
Oh, W.
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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. Il. SEARS, Z. nj.
CHANGE OF ScHEDULE-On account of the
change in schedule, G. s. o. r. T., the Eastern,
Northern and Southern mail will close at $50
A. NJ. Western Valley and Lexington at 2.
M. i. II. SEARS, p. M.
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The Old Commonwealth says that Geo. E. De-
reae last week, stated to several persons in Har-
risonburg that he would not support Col.
Hughes. Deneale was delegate to the Lynch
burg Republican Convention and candidate
for the nomination for Lieut.. Governor.
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VALLEY REUNION AssoCIATIoN.-The Valley
Reunion Association of the former and present
students of Roanoke College assembled at Har-
risonburg, Va, at o'clock, P. NJ, on Tuesday,
the 9th of August, 1873, and was addressed by
Rev. David Bittle President of Roanoke Col
lege. upon the subject of education viewed met
aphysicaly. On Wednesday morning, the 9th
inst, at 81 o'clock, the Association met for per-
manent organization, and the following officers
were elected, viz: Rev. j. I. Miller of Staun-
ton, President; Rev. j. 3. Snyder, of New Mar
ket Treasurer, and DR.. j. H. Nef, of Harrison
burg, Secretary. At 10 o'clock, A. NJ, on
Wednesday, Rev. J. 1. Miller delivered chaste
and appropriate address, as orator of the occa-
sion. His subject being The Past Present and
future of Roanoke College. After Mr.. Miller
ADDRESS constitution was adopted, and an exec
utive committee of i've members was appointed
to make arrangements for the next meeting.
which will take place at Woodstock, Va. some
time next Summer, the exact time being left to
the discretion of the committee, which will make
announcements in due time The following are
the members Of the executive committee. viz
Rev. j. L: Miller, Stanton, Rev. j. B. Snyder.
New Market S. E. Hansenfuck and W. N. Lo.
gan, Woodstock, and DR.. J. H. Netf, Harrison
burg. There were only about eighteen students
present. This was the first meeting of the Asso-
citation, and erroneous announcements to the eff.
feet that the meeting would take place at Win
chester, occasioned the small attendance. Next
Summer the several Associations will take into
consideration the establishment of SIC, 900 Pro-
fessorship in Roanoke College
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SUPERIOR LAND FOR SALE.

Acting under a deed of trust executed to US by
j. Marshall McCue and wife, and of decree of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, entered in
cause in our names against said McCue and
others, we will onSATU RDAY, the 30th day of
AUGUST 1873, in the village of Mt Scion, sell
at public auction, to the highest bidder, the fol-
lowing valuable parcels of property, conveyed
to US by said McCue and wife.
LIST. A tract of land adjoining the village afore-
said, on Messy Creek, being part of the Home
Farm" containg 2S3 acres. This land stands
as No. for fertility of soil and adaptation to the
production of all kinds of grain and grasses and
is so well known as not to require further de-
scription; and,
End Another tract containing eco acres,
known as "McCues Saw MilP' tract, on Free
Mason's run, about four miles from Mt. Solon
1t has on it Circular Saw Mill, several tene-
ments, some cleared land in cultivation. and is
well tmbered.
TERMs-Cash in hand sufficient to defray
costs of deed and of sale and of suit-balance in
four equal annual instruments bearing interest
from day of sale, purchasers to give bonds with
good security, and the title to be retained as Ill
innate security for the unpaid purchase money.
FL. w. SHEFFEY,
n
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COMMISSIONERS SAFE OF LAND,

" IN POCAaONTAS CO. w. VA.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Pocahontas County, West Virginia, in the cause
of VIM. +. IRVINE VS.. Peter Il. Slaven's Admir-,
and al, the undersigned as special Commissioners
will offer for sale on or near the premises on
THURSDAY TIE 29th DAY OF AUGUST,
1878, the following tracts of land. to-wit: go
acr es lying on the Staunton and Parkersburg
Turnpike Cheat Mountain in Pocahontas
County, West Va, known as lot No. in the
partition of the lands of Jacob G. Slaven, decd,
and which was assigned to Winfield T. Saven;
the undivided interest of Winfield Z. Slaven, in
Lot No. 8. being the lot assigned to Alice Slaven
in said partition of the lands of the said Jacob G.
Slaven. dec d; also the undivided interest of the
said Winfield T. Slaven, in the dover interest.of
the widow Of the said Jacob e. Slaven, decd
These lands are situated in lannon's blue grass
section. and portion of them we'll adapted to
grain raising.
TERMS OF SALE Sufficient in hand to pay
costs of suit and defray expenses of sale and for
the residue a credit of six, twelve and eighteen
months, the purchaser or purchasers giving bond
with approved personal security, and the title
retained as ultimate security until the purchase
money is all paid.
GEO. III. MOFFETT,
july 15--tds JAS. M. SIEG,
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Mr. S. A. Lindsey who has been in charge of
a school in Harrisonburg will remove to Monte
rey, in Highland county, and take charge of a
school there on the 10th of next month. The
Rockingham Register commends him highly as
q teacher and gentleman.
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On the farm of Mr.. VIM. A. Sipe in High
land county not far from Monterey the county
seat, stone of some kind is found in considerable
quantity from which paint of reddish brown
color is manufactured.
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The North River Railroad Company paid off
Its employees on Tuesday last and all seems to be
getting on smoothly, and, says the Register
the N. R. r. Company still moves forward"
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Among the lighter attractions at Crawford
Springs is a two months bear, which "doth put
an antic disposition on"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-12

DR.. S. FL. HENKLE, Dentist, has returned to
his office in Staunton, and will cheerfully wait
upon any who may desire his professional ser :
vices
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On Saturday night week, at Andersen, Green
brier county, w. Va, Miss Emma Baker, daugh-
ter of VIM Baker, whilst in the act of getting
into bed, twas bitten three times by a.copperhead
snake. At first she thought that cat had
scratched her, SO that she did not get away till
she was bitten three times. So says the Monroe
Wntch9ann
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-12

The installation Of Rev. NJ. r. Minnich, Pas
tor elect of Staunton Ev. Lutheran Church, will
take place on this tuesday, evening at o'clock
The public are kindly invited to attend. Rev.
J. H. Hawkins, of Shepherdstown, will preach
the installation sermon
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1t was Mr.. Charles Easton of England, and
not Mr.. VIM. Easton of this place, for whom
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss bought IA, 900 acres of min
eraI land in Kanawha county. w. Va, for the
sum of SOL 500
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-12

Rev. Dr. Bittle, President of Roanoke College,
will deliver an address on Education on to NOR
row "wednesday night in Waynesboro. Pub
lie invited to attend
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-12

Prof F. W. Hamer has been appointed one of
the teachers of music at the Augusta Female
Seminary, in place of DR.. Brown resigned. He
is a good musician and an experienced and &C.
cOmplished teacher