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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18
THE VALLEY E. r. AGAIN.

Since RED Tape" went down with the Con-
federacy, when it took six months to have q
"24 hours leave" approved, all the way up,
we have rejoiced over its departure, as one Of
the good things of our sad fall, but it seems he
has sought and found copgenial quarters in
Baltimore, and still returns to worry us
The case stands thus, so far: Our Commits
sioners still struggle manfully with the monster,
in the intricate and may ways of the gaeat
''Circumlocution office" there. They have com
piled with all the city asked. 1t has been re-
ferred to Finance Committee by them to City
Attorney and by him to the Council all, with
the press of the city. saying the articles were
perfect and binding, endorsed as the county
bonds were by Hopkins and Garrett. Col. A.
W. Hartman and Capt. G. R. Mason returned
last week, satisfied the road would soon be un-
der contract and one Of the Directors writes
from Baltimore, Saturday, he would "be home
next Friday and was sanguine of having the
road under contract to Salem before he left"
This is all received up to last night, but we
are satisfied the Council of Bait will act favor.
ably this week, and our Commissioners return,
with the glad tidings that the ''Gordian Knot
to "Red Tape" has been cut, and show to dc
it" triumphant over show not.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18
The Legislature

We have tried publishing reports of the pro-
ceedings of this body and give it up as bad
job. If any member will inform US what it has
done, is doing, or going to do, We will publish
the news with pleasure, but we cannot gil our
columns with the endless gable over mo
tons to reconsider" "aluendments,' calls of
'previous question" and all the labor lost
which devoted to an honest effort for relief Of
the people, and arrangements to pay our hon
est debts, would show something besides the
certainty of an extra session." for an expense
of some hundred thousands. The endless talk,
and Indifference shown to public opinion, is sim
ply shameful, but the people will have to submit
patiently, until next election, and then, send
practical, business men there, who will do the
work to be done, and come home.
Since our last issue several bills have be-
come laws, among them one to relieve the late
Sheriffs Of the State one to allow cities, towns
and townships to endorse the bonds of w. G. &
st. Louis K. H.. and resolution, asking Con-
gress to repeal tax on liqours distilled from
fruit The bill TO lessen Jurisdiction of county
courts and enlarge that of circuit courts has
been overwhelmingly defeated. Railroad bills
by dozens, private schemes, &C., take up the
time of the members. to the exclusion of the
great question of providing for the public debt,
but it is to be hoped the conference with the
bondholders. now in session, will result in some
thing, that will leave the Legislature no furth-
er excuse for delay
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18
feIS4W Commissioners
E1xECUTORg, SALE OFHAND.-

ENXECUTORs' SALE OF E4AND.-By
Il direction of the will of Robert Craig, de-
ceased, the Executors will offer at public sale on
the premises on FRIDAY, THE 14TH DAY OF
MARCH, 1873 the valuable farm of said dece-
dent, situated near Craigsvlle Depot Augusta
county, Virginia, containing near $50 acres.
much of which is level meadow land, and af-
fords great amount of grass for whitening or
grazing stock, which can be ranged during the
summer months in the mountains near by. The
said farm is well watered and timbered lies adj
joining the Estaline Furnace property, and close
to the G. & o. r. r., thus having all the advan-
tages necessary for marketing the surplus pro-
ducts.
There is an excellent chalybeate spring and
good iron the above tract of land
For the capital required this is thought to be
one of the most profitable grazing farms to be
found.
Terms.-About one-fourth in hand, and the
residue in one, two, and three years, with inter
est. Possession given whom the hand payment
is made, and bonds executed with good security
and lien retained.
For particulars call on Mr.. Huston near the
land, or address,
JAMES H. CALLISON.
j. 0. McCUTCHEN, Tx ors'
fe18-45 Middlebrook, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18
Land S0LeS.
EBNE ESTATE FOE sAEE

~
Z under decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, rendered in the cause of William
d. Peyton against 7. NJ. Young [ will on Fri
day. the 18th day of March next, offer at public
sale on the premises to the highest bidder, the
tract of land on the Port Republic road about
two miles from Staunton, now in the occupancy
of Capt. VIM. Ii. Peyton, containing
sac Acres.
1t is of superior quality Of soil, in high state
Of cultivation, with excellent buildings, good
young orchard and possessing every desirable
convenience In word, considering its prox-
unity to Staunton, there is not more attractive
estate In market in this section of the Valley
Terms-Enough in cash to pay the costs of
sale, balance to be divided into three equal an
nual instruments, to bear interest from the day
of sale purchaser to give bond with approved
personal security, and title to be retsned as ul-
innate and additional security for the unpaid
purchase money.
If the plaintiff shall request the sale to be in
parcels, only so much of the land as shall be
necessary will be sold. Sale at II o'clock, A.
Ill: NiCHO. X. TROUT,
fob4-5t iO,uYniSsIO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18
West Virginia Items.

We welcome the Huntington Argus, full O.
news and Western Va. ife... The first thund
er vas heard Feb. 4th......... Ceredo INDUCES ii
dreams of prosperous future. .... Huntington
Is to have first class tailoring establishments il
March. Lumber business along, G. & O.,
lively. They will build cars and engines there
soon......The Argus ''laudates" the indefatiga
bic Major N. Ell. Hotohkiss.. lronton los
800 600 By a big fire recently. Huntington
Lyceum Furnishes. 1.-THE Ironton Journal has
been sold to A. 7. Dempsey & Co. Please x
1.-THE Breckenridge Presbyterian church il
largely increasing its Library. Mr.. WIN. Mer
rift, an old citizen Of Cabell, is dead ...All the
the papers full Of hope over G. & O. r. r.
ompletion.. ....A circulating library is starting
ia Hunting We count 122 arrivals al
Merchants Hotel, Huntington for week ending
Feb. 7th......The market reports show full,
cheap, supply Of necessaries.....T. T. Meier
son is new P NJ. at Evansville. =. Mr. Matthew
Arbuckle, Of Greenbrier, has sold $50 acres Of
his farm to VIM E. Snyder for $50 per acre OF
$4,000, and Mr.. Soyder sold Arbuckle, l56
acres for $4,000. 1.-Two colored men got lost,
on CHEEKY river, Greenbrier recently and were
exposed to cold, without food or fire, for days
and uights.......A calathump party shot Mrs
Potter, Of Fayette co recently ..... Numbers Of
capitalists are prospecting and investing
along G. & O. r. R.. Freight from Rich
mond, for Cincinnati, reached Huntington on
8th..... Thousands of BUSHES of corn are await
ing shipment to Richmond and South. THE
Ohio is free of ice and boats plenty. The
county courts, under old system, were generally
reorganized last week and work we'll. We
would like an exchange with all West Va. pa
pers as we will make news from there an stem
hereafter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18
The Wealth Along C. G. O. E. e.

Everyday brings to light more encouraging
facts in regard to the untold wealth along this
great line, developed and undeveloped The
population Of the counties it runs through is
1913, $50, all good stock and improving daily, as
we'll as rapidly increasing by immigration. The
production of salt is now 2, 500, 900 bushels per
annum, equal to Turks Island and Liverpool
salt and this will be increased, now there is a
market and transportation for it, many millions,
and the supply is inexhaustable The Coal and
Iron deposits can not be calculated and can new.
er be exhausted. The staples along the line
are wheat, corn, buck-wheat, rye, oats, pea
nuts, tobacco. The grasses, Virgiui aand Ken.
lucky blue grass, English sword, clover, timo.
thy, orchard, sand herd grass. The fruits, ap-
pies, peaches, pears, grapes, damsons, ounces,
In tact all kinds flourish luxuriantly and pay
we'll, and the vegetable growth is enormous.
Cattle and all life stock in abundance and very
fine, and timber Of every variety abounds. AL
these have been of little value in West Va. fol
want Of this road and will now swell its reve.
nues and add to the wealth of it's people and
all who join them. The climate is the finest in
the world and sickness the exception to the
general rule.
AS it has been well said, by an able Richmond
writer, just from trip over the entire line:
st will thus be seen that the Chesapeake
and Ohio runs through region already pop
ulous, and rich in mineral and agricultural pro-
ducts that treasures OF the forest abound, and
that cattle, horses, hogs, and sheep are found
in great numbers. Always remembering that
it also taps the great granaries Of the West, and
brings the salt Of Kanawha 10 conjunction with
the immense pork trade Of Ohio, Kentucky
&o., and We can form some conception of VIVA!
immense wealth will be developed, and what
richly-ladened cargoss viii come to enrich our
beautiful city"
Not only Richmond, but Stanton and every
city on the line must be wonderfully benefited
and, truly, no such prospect was ever before
thrown open to Virginia and her people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18
Rather Inconsistent.

We see that some Of the representatives of
the Valley counties have been urging the pas
sage of law authorizing those counties to guar
antee the bonds of the Washington, Cincinnati
ii and st. Louis Railroad Company. And yet
these same representatives strenuouSly maintain
ed that the people of their Go are already over
burthened with debt and cannot bear the taxa
ton necessary to pay the interest on the cost OF
the Railroads which we now have! Of course
there is 40 purpose On the part Of these repre-
sentatives to repudiate these new obligations
which they propose to incur. But what ,secu-
rity can they offer that their successors will
not denounce those who lend money to build
this new road as 'Shylocks' and 'Bloated- bond
holders, just as those same representatives
are now denouncing those who lent money to
build the Chesapeake and Ohio, the Manassas
Gap and other railroads, which are affording
such facilities to the farmers OF the Valley?
Will not capitalists be rather cautious in lend
ing money on new bonds to those who refuse
to pay even the interest on their old ones
Ii individuals, counties or commonwealth,
wish to be able to borrow money, as their cir
cumstances may require, they must show clear
record OF good faith in regard to their contracts
Even In business point Of yiew independent
ly of its moral aspects Honesty is the best
policy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

States and is the healthiest and "best poor
mans county on earth. It should have mil
lions were it has thousands. Come in and help
us, is the greeting we send forth to the indus
trious, energetic and enterprising of all the
world. There is room plenty and warm well
come for all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18
/ JEW EsTARLESEsNEENT.

WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY
Aqnae,atrouPs Building, StaaHton, va.
PA III A. nix
has had neatly fitted up room in the corner
building Of Armentrout & Co., Main street. one
door East of their Tobacco store, and has open
ed a neat and superior assortment of
Clocks. Watches and JeWelFy.
Being practical matchmaker Of long expert
ence, both in America and Europe, he fatters
himself that he can repair all work in his line,
in the very best STYLE and give perfect satisfac-
ton. He respectfully solicits share of the pub
lie patronage. fel8-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

HIGHLAND. Tho Supervisors Of this county
have subscribed $4,000 to Washington, Gin
cinnati and ST. Louis Narrow-gauge Railroad.
Every day fresh deposits Of iron ore are discov-
cred, and fine marble quarry has been opened
On the line near Monterey,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

Mr.. STUARTs LETTER. Nearly every paper
in the State has published his bold and manly
way out of our troubles, generally with favorable
comments and not one against his views. Mr..
Stuart has received letters from all sections,
thanking him for his effort to direct public sen-
timent Alright, and some from the bsst men in
the State. This gentleman has been in advance
of the people, Or rather their rulers, ever since
the war, on all great questions Of public policy,
and We hope they will come up to his honest
views now as heretofore. There is no other
way out and the people are beginning to see it.
We think We can safely say, he is universally
endorsed in the Valley and all over the State,
and the Legislature had better listen to the NUT
terings Of storm that will hurI it from place
and power forever, if it docs not speedily act
and arrange to pay the State debt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

Vice-President Colfax's memory was at fault
again Thursday. He svore he had sold one
share Of n Y. Tribune stock and tie books
show be never owned one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

An Gil train of Allegheny Valley r. r. Pa,
ran off the track, GEAR Scrub Grass Station on
llth, killing persons, badly burning and gcad-
ing II, and smashing cars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

s1y0ss RENT will offer for rent for the
e present year, with the refusal for 1874
my valuable FOUNDRY PROPERTY, situa-
ted in the town of Buchanan, Va. consisting of
q Brick Foundry Building; a two story Work
shop and a Blacksmith shop. with full set of
Foundry and Blacksmith Tools, and very fine
self-feeding Turning Lathe. VIII also rent
the dwelling house with two or three cabins and
about five acres Of land attached The j. 4. &
K. Canal Valley r. Z and McAdamized road,
all pass within hslf-p1ile of this property.
If desired | will sell at fair price.
For further particulars address me at Staun-
ton, Va. j. j. ECHOLS.
fe1S-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

NJ. NJ. Pitman, Jefferson, Jefferson CO., Geor-
ga. wants information of heirs to large estate
of John Poage, who died some years ago in that
county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

Lo, THE Poor BUFFALO !-Tho Topeka and
Santa Fe Railroad was completed to Fort
Dodge, in Kansas on the 23rd of September
last. Between that date and the 1st of FebIu-
airy, l43, O29 buffalo hides we're shipped over
The liue eastward
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

The KiDgly carpet bagger," Amedeus OF
Spain, has shown his good sense by resignipe
the throne Of that State Of turmoil, and Re-
public he's been proclaimed, but the people are
divided and bloody civil war is expected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

HE CoFFEE TRADE.-The United States
consumed In 1872, 2S2, 7lS,73S pounds of cof-
tee. 1t cost $25,2S4,l79 Brazil furnished
three'fourth of it. Java and Lasuayra togeth-
er contributed only 27,388. SS4 pounds. It
pays well to ship Rio Coffee from Brazil to
foreign ports and import it thence into the I'm
ited States, as java and Laguayra.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18
NeaU ATVertGseHse9 gts.
w EsgOWNOE.D-Jate of New York
ELe PRACTICAL CTRONOM BTER,
Watch gmei Clock Maker,

AND DEALER IN
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, &C.,
HAHN Street, Stanton, Vd.,
Next door to DR.. Chapman's oftice)
His facilities for repairing are, w'seq~ottsd this
side of New York, having all the latest impro-
we'd machinery, and his experience extensive
both in this country and Europe;
The best references given and all goods and
work warranted as represented. fel8-3m
WANTED. " asn a siTs w ssssssti'
BUSIN ESS THAT WILL PA I from 81 to S.
per day-can be pursued in your own immediate
Ighborhood, and is strictly honorable. Par
ticulars free, or samples that will enable you to
go to work at once. will be sent on receipt Of two
three cent stamps. Address,
j. LATHAM s. CO.,
fe18-6t 292 Washington ST., Boston, Mass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

CoLD WEATHER A recent letter from
Rockville, Indiana, states that the thermom-
eter 10 that section has ranged from 60 to 800
below zero, and once it was as low as AZ degrees,
With 20 inches Of snow on the ground. They
had heavy corn crops last fall and wheat is
looking wei! now, since the snow has disappear
ed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. "A span Of the Free
Bridge between Richmond and Manchester
washed away Thursday, at IL clock. A mum
Der Of workman we're on it and Jno. Hanson
of Lunenburg CO., Va j. G. Haddon, Of Sus-
sex; E. @. Shay, of0ussez; and D. NJ. Hand
ley, Of Delaware co., Pa, were drowned. The
accident was caused by large timber striking
the temporary structure build to work IN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

J. D. Priest, brakeman, had both legs cut
of, near Hinton, G. & 0. 4. g., last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18
fe18-tds
n commissioners Sale of Valuable
RIVER LAMBS

commissioners Sale of Valuable
- RIVER LAMBS
IN ALLEGHANY COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit court
of Allegheny county, pronounced at the August
term, 1872, of said Court in the cause therein
pending in chancery, in the name of James F.
Keyser and others, against VIM. II. Keyser ad-
ministrator OF Fleming Keyser, decd and 9TH
ers, tee undersigned Commissioners, named in
said Decree will proceed on
Wednesday,, M@'ch 1871, 1873,
to sell at public auction, to the highest bidder,
Fleming Keyser, Gate of the county aforesaid. }
died. seized and possessed, consisting of the fol-
lowing named tracts, all lying and being on
Jackson's River, and the waters thereof about
Il miles North of Covington, in the said county
Of Allegheny, to wit:
One tract of 80 acres, one Of 149 acres, one of
523 acres one of 80 acres, one of 45 acres one of
- acres being one-ffth of the old Morris
lands, and one tract Of 90 acres.
Ali of said tracts will be sold together or sep
arately, to suit purchasers, except 1873 acres
which has been heretofore laid off and assigned
to Margaret Keyser, the widow of said Fleming
Keyser, decd out of said several tracts as and
for her dover in the said lands, the Reversion-
airy Interest in which said 1873 acres will be sold
separately
There is q comfortable dwelling, with all 9TH
er necessary out buildings upon the IS acre tract
above named, aud aeUer fGiLang spring of ex-
cellent water, within a few steps of the house,
and the greater portion of said tract is No.
River bottom Lauss, whilst the other tracts
contiguous to it are we'll timbered, except GER
tain portions thereof, which are under cultiva-
ton. The dover tract of 1873 acres aforesaid, is
also improved having on it comfortable man
sion house, and other buildings, and fine spring
convenient to the buildings. The land is of ex-
cellent quality, good portion of it being River
Bottom, with good supply of timber for wood
and other purposes, upon the residue.
e OIL ~, l. h.,1l -.
the costs of the suit above mentioned, and the
expenses of the sale aforesaid, and the residue in
three equal annual instruments with interest
from date Of sale, the purchaser purchasers
executing bonds for said deferred instalments,
with good personal security and the legal title
to be retained as ultimate security
VIM NJ MCALLISTER,
81. H. ROBERTSON,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18
FEvEsUST SALE OF A VALUABLE
Middle River Farm

- EAEsaEssG k2AVeP E4rsER.
BY virtue of deed Of trust executed to me OIL
the 18th day of June, 1868, by N. 4. Lyman.
trustee, and Mrs. Margaret D. Lyman, to secure
| purchase money, will proceed upon the prem.
lses, by the consent Of al parties in interest, or
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 1873,
to sell to the highest bidder, at public auction,
that very valuable farm lying on both sides OF
Middle River, near the McAdamized road con-
| tanning :s12 acres roods and 20 poles, and
known as the Guy Farm" upon which Mr.. N
II. Lyman resides.
This farm is one Of the best in the county. and
Is handsomely improved with handsome brich
residence and all necessary out buildings. Mr..
Lyman will take pleasure in showing the prem
| lses to persons wishing to purchase
Terms of sale-The deed calls for cash, but
by consent Of parties one fourth of the purchase
money III cash, and the balance in one, two, and
three annual payments from the day of sale,
bearing interest, secured by bonds with good
personal security, and lien on the land will be
accepted, instead of cash.
jan2l-tds H. NJ BELL, Trustee
Z ANDS FOR SAEE.--In pursuance Of a
IL decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the cause Of Points VS.. Ensor, &C.,
will, on Saturday, the 22nd day of February
next, offer at public sale On the premises to the
highest bidder, the following parcels of land, to
wit: Al acres, l rood, and 80 poles in possession
of Joseph Reynolds II acres, 3 roods and 80
poles, IN the possession of Jacob Croft, and -
acres in possession Of Whitfield Tyre: said
Il.
the @. IL o. Railroad.
Terms-Costs of sale and motion in hand. bal
ance IN equal instalments at six eighteen and
thirty months bearing interest from day of ssle
the purchaser to give bonds with good personal
security. Sale at II A. NJ
jan2i-tds N K. TROUT. Com'r.
A DEEqNEsTRATOEs sALE.-As ad-
"A ministrator Of Alex H. McComb, decd, I
Will offer for sale at public auction, at the Wild
ow Long Farm near Jacob Baylor's, on Friday,
the 2lst day of February, the following personal
property, viz:
Horses, Cattle, one two horse wagon and har-
ness, end farming implements generally, and q
number Of other articles not necessary to men,
ton.
Terms made known on day of sale.
fe1l-2t j. K. McCOMB, Admir-.
aNTTY PROPERTY FOR sAaE-Tbat
y very desirable House and Lot, formerly
the residence of Robert j. Hope, decd, corner
of Water and Frederick streets, now the proper
ty of Miss T. o. Hope.
For terms apply to o. G. MORRIS.
Staunton, January Goth, 1873.
Vindicator copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18
WALL PAPERS !!
We are now receiving new style Of
VAIL PAPERS!

Paper Window Shades,
to which we ask attention. AS previously ad-
vertised, we will sell AT COST, until the 1st of
March, our old stock of Wall Papers.
HUNTER s. CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

GREAT REJOICING. Richmond celebrated
the arrival of first freight train from Ohio, last
Friday with military display, speeches, firing
ofcannon. &c. The papers contain long accounts
Of the affair. which passed eff well, in spite of
bad weather, and was worthy of the opening of
the Capital, new life and hope. May she be
all her most sanguiue admirer can hope, is the
prayer of every time Virginian. Col Jno. B.
Baldwin made grand speech.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

TIE ICEMoTHERMAL LINE. Jay Cook des-
cribes 'as effected by neither cold of winter or
heats of summer, y in order to sell bis Northern
Pacific r. R. bonds, lies where the recent de-
structive storm and cold killed 800 people
Last Summer many died Of sun stroke, 90
sameline, and Valley man, who has been there,
to his sower, says "Icemothermal means a
North Pole on both sides and HI in the mid
de-" go west, young men !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-18

CONGRESS. -This body is trying to Increase
toe pay of its members $1,000, under the lead
of Beast Butler, and two We. Conservatives and
all the Va, Radicals voted for it. They soon
tire of economy in repeating the franking
privilege. Our news, columns will show little of
im portance done. No action is expected on j.
R. & K. Canal this session, but it is certain to
pass next. after new survey is made. There
will be no extra session.