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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28
Fight with Indians Defeat of United
States Troops.

On the 17th inst, Col Wheaton in command
Of United States regulars aud volunteers, mum
bering, it is reported, some four hundred, at
tackled force of Modoc Indians numbering, it
is supposed, about two hundred under com
mand of Capt, jack in strong position on
the South end Of Tale Lake in Oregon. The
fight lasted from clock in the morning till
dark, when, under the cover of darkness, the
U. S. troops retreated, with loss Of fourteen
killed and twenty-three wounded. The dead
were left upon the field 1t is not known that
the Indians suffered any loss Owing to the
dense fog, the howitzers could not be used to
advantage. The troops made several charges
along the line Of lava beds, but were repused.
1t is said, that the Indians fought naked and
with the greatest desperation, picking off the
soldiers and obliging many Of them to hide
themselves till darkness afforded them means
to escape.
On the 2lst. reinfcrcements were sent from
San Francisco, numbering about three hundred,
composed of four com panies Of U. s. troops
two Of artillery, one of infantry and one Of
cavalry. The artillery will take the field as IN
fantry.
This victory CT the part Of the Modoc In.
dams will have the effect Of inspiring them with
confidence and determination to continue
hostilities, which will infict heavy losses il
money, If not in human lives, before they viii
be wholly subdued, as they will be, OF course,
10 time but it may require considerable time
to effect it. Fighting Indians is not profit
able business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28
& Few Plain Facts About the Water
Line.

In this lightning age few stop to think anc
count the difference il the cost OF railroad
and canal transportation, or will see the vas
amount in favor Of the much abused canal. Il
1856, Col. G. T. Beal, Of Buchanan, shipped
By canal 1000 bushels of wheat to Richmond
at cast, delivered in the mills, Of 123 cent:
per busheL Al the same time, Col. San
Carpenter shipped 1000 bushels from Jackson
River, only two miles further from Richmond BY
railroad, and it cost him 373 cents per bushel-
thus showing difference in favor of farmer on
canal Of $500 or one lot Of wheat. This exam
pie might be multiplied on every article, but
especially In return of heavy groceries and fer
til.zers to the farmer, and what vas true in 1856
is true now, only charges are higher on the rail
road and less On the canal.
Again: Suppose at the two points mentioned
these gentlemen wishto ship 100 tons of freight
to Richmond. To move that at Jackson
River, frat. IN engine, II freight cars, caboose
and hands Cost Of train $50 600, upon
which the Company must have not only inter
est, but the expenses Of running and the wear
and tear. 1t Buchanan, frst-class canal
boat, costing 81 900. and four mules $500, to-
tai, 81 800, with four hands, glides up and
takes the whole load at ] less. It gets to
Richmond in four days and nights, while the
cars, from Jaokson's River, the same distance
take two nights and day. The Buchanan
farmer only loses little interest, on capital in
vested, fer a day or SO, and runs no risk Of
smash ups, sc. These examples apply every
where and We give them, as given to US BY tina:
thoroughly practical and we'll posted gentle
man, Major Edward Mcmahon, to show
Wig the Western farmers are SO anxious for
the completion Of our water line, when they
have railroads everywhere. Looked at prac-
tically, the water line is the greatest work, fol-
the people CO the U. s., ever proposed. In
fact it is a necessity to the West and that is
powerful enough to force it through, and, We
doubt not, will In short time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

Et8MwEsSHONERS &AE.E.-Under a
q J decree in suit of Affords Es'or VS.. MARBLE
and ais, we will offer for sale at public auction,
on the premises, on Thursday, January Both,
1873, about go acres of land, belonging to
John w. Marble Ito be surveyed before sa!e),
lying on the road from New Hope 10 Waynes-
boro, adjoining Riddle, Drumheller and others:
being the unsoid part of the Wine and GutshalI
Land. on which is good dwelling house and
other improvements.
Terms Enough cash to nay costs of suit and
sale, including survey, and the residue in three
equal annual installments, bearir interest, upon
bonds with good security. Title made upon pay
ment NICHOLAS K. TROUT,
THOMAS y RANSOM,
Il ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28
Lama Safes.
VALUABLE FARM FOR sALE.-Or

a. ALL a BLK a Is M r - fe - "A kk1.-OH
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY lst 1873
| will offer for sale to the highest bidder, the
farm known as MARTIAL RETREAT" former
~ owned by Col George Baylor, containing
$40 acres. lying = miles West of Staunton.
and on Bakers Creek" u miles to the left of
Hebron church.
The land is under improved state of cult
walton. and we'll set in grass. with the exception
of IS or 50 acres which is heavily timbered.
There are two good mead 0ws containing from
80 to- 40 acres through which passes never fail
ing stream and so situated that they can be wa
tered during the whole The fencing
is all in good repair The place is we'll water
ed, there being FIVE NEVER-FAILlNG
SPRINGS upon it, There is a superior two
story brick house on the place, containing seven
commodious rooms, with all the necessary out.
bulldings-barn, smoke house, dairy, &c. all
convenient.
There is also good chopping mill on the
place, with water-power sufficient for good
merchant mill
A young orchard with a fine selection Of fruit
is situated near the house. The farm is situated
III pleasant community, convenient to churches
and schools.
Terms of sale-One- fourth cash in hand; the
residue in three annual payments, the purchaser
giving bonds with good security, bearing inter-
est at six per cent from day OF sale, and title re-
tanned as ultimate security for the purchase mo-
ney.
safe Cd &'erSSEaA ErGpersy.-AsI con
template going West L will also sell at the same
time and place, at public auction, ali OF my
Household and Kitchen Furniture,
consisting Of several new bureaus, beds and bed
ding, chairs and carpetlng.
Also three head Of number work horses, one
yoke of oxen, three excellent mich cows, a lot
of colts and calves, new Concord buggy-poe
and shafts--single aud double harness, one four
horse wagon. five or six hundred bushels of corn,
seventy acres OF wheat and rye large lot OF
haV, farming indictments Of all kinds. set OF
blacksmith TOOLS consisting of anvil wise, bel
lows, &c.
Terms made known on day OF SALE
dei7-tds GEORGE NJ BAYLOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

No man ever gets his moneys worth out of
a newspaper, unless he reads the advertising
columns attentivey. They inform him who the
lives business men Of community are, and he
also fads cat where be can get the very best
bareains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

An appeal is made in some of the papers to
the editors and publishers in Virginia in be
half Of Press Convention, with the view OF
forming Press Association, for the protection
Of publishing interests in the State Of Virgin
u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

The House Of Representatives has passed q
resolution fixing Thursday the 18th Of February
for the consideration of the report Of the COM
mittee On commerce Oh the water lines of com
munication, including the Chesapeake and Ohio
and James River and Kanawha Canals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28
HOUsE AND AOT fo

SALE.-A 5 trustees of James A Piper
we will proceed els SATURDAY, the 22nd day
Of February, 1873, in front OF the Court house,
in Staunton, to "der for sale the valuable house
and let now occupied by SAID Piper. The lot
extends from Beverly street back to COURTHOUSE
alley, and ad;oins the lots of Woodward and
Chapman and fronts on Beverly street, nearly
opposite the Valley Bank property. Nj: Piper
Will show the property to any person desiring 10
purchase There are seven rooms in the house.
with good cellar under it. and q kitchen and
stable on the premises.
Terns-Cash to pay costs Of sale; the balance
of the purchase money in three equal install
eighteen and thirty months; bonds with good
security to be given for the deferred install ents
and the title retained ultimate security.
Possession given on the first of April, or with
In two weeks thereafter
HUGH w. SHEFFEY.
JAMES BUMGARDNER. Jr.,
iar1d-tHs Trustees
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28
u ANDN FoEs sA a.k..-In pursuance Of

z AADS FOR SAaE.-ln pursuance of Il
e. decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the cause OF Poiats VS.. -ansor, &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. rood and So poles, in POSSESSION
OF Joseph Reynolds; IL acres, 3 rocds ana gu
poles, in The possession OF Jacob Croft and =,
acres. in possession OF Whitfield Tyre; SAID
land lying about miles from Stanton, near
the G. s .. Railroad.
Terms Costs of sale and motion in hand, bal
ance in equal instaments at six, eighteen and
thirty months, bearing interest from day of sale,
the purchaser to give bonds with good personal
security. Sale at IL q. II
iap2!-.9s N K TROUT Com'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

Those engaged in the Woman Suffrage"
movement can hardly consider the last demon
stration" they made in Washington. as giving
much encouragement for continuing their eff
forts. L is quite probable that the strongest
opposition they will encounter will be frcm the
women Of the country themselves
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

There is bribery Investigation going On
10 the Missouri Legislature, in relation to the
recent election for U. S. Senator. It appears
that great many 'gresnbacks" we're in circu-
lation about the tine that the election was
held The evidence, as yet, is mostly "aecond
hand"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

Col Alexander Moseley, Of the Wing, ha:
vacated the editorial chair TEN porarily, and vii
visit Florida. Messrs. n. B. Meade and G.
Maurice Smith will have charge Of the editorial
columns during his absence
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

Hon. Thomas L. Bayard, of Delaware, has
accepted an invitation to deliver the annual ad-
dress Of the Literary Societies ofthe University
Of Virginia at the coming Final Celebration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

On Thursday last, the Legislature by joint
vote elected Mr. Greeue B. Bond, County
Judge of Roanoke county TO fill the unexpired
term OF Judge Dibble. deceased.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

s. ". Dorsey has been elected u. S. Sena-
tor from Arkansas to succeed Senator Rice
This was effected by the action Of the demo-
Gratis, who, finding there was 40 hope Of elect
Ing Garland, preferred to 60 With the State
Administration which promised the desired re-
form measures rather than side with the Clay
ton-Bowen party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

There are now in the penitentisry at Albany,
ssventy-three ''Ku-K Iux'' and other prisoners
from the Southern States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

Cyrus I. Flsisher has been appointed nost-
master at Monterey, Highland county. Va.
vice John A. Warner, removed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

The Legislature of West Virginia has adopt
ed resolutions for transferring TO tie U. S. the
rights, privileges and franchises of the State OF
West Virginia, in the Kanswha river improve
ment, and the Grcenbrier and Gsuly rivers, in
case the general government shall make a
thorough water line to the Ohio-that is. finish
the James river and Kanawha canal,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

The Legislature of Georgia has elected Gen.
Jno. B. Gordon, Uoited States Senator to sue
ceed Hon. Joshua Hill whose terra viii expire
Oh the All Of next March Ga the last ballot,
the vote stood Gordon 49, Alex. Fl. Ste
phens &c. Akermau Z.
Hon Alex. Ell. Stephens will be elected to
represent that State in the House Of Repre-
sensatives Of the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

y 4 u d.
/ offer for sale privately the farm belonging to
the estate of the late Gen. Kenton Harper lying
on Middle River in Augusta county, about elght
miles North OF stanton. within y mile IF the
Valley Turnpike (McAdamized) and half mi g
of the Valley Railroad. It contains I7A4 acres
sixty acres of which is frst-class River Bottom,
and the balance best quality of upland, produ-
cling equal TO the bottom. Ample timber for
the farm.
The improvements are excellent. including a
good two-story brick dwelling and kitchen good
barn and all necessary out buildings
There is on the premises splendid vineyard,
embracing about 900 vines o. select and choice
grapes It was laid out with great care, and has
been well cultivated the premises will be
shown to any one desiring to see them by the
undersigned VINO resides on them.
Terms reasonable and made known on appli-
cation. SAMUEL @. HARPER,
no5-tf Executor of X. Harper, deceased
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

In view of what is now going on in the Leg
islature, and elsewhere in this State, the Rich
mond Enquirer gives note Of warning. 1t
says: THE Radicals are standing aloof, wait
ing TO take advantage of family quarrels, and
they will endeavor to profit by every mistake
made We are not SO strong that we can afford
to be divided. There is even now'ia the State
9 tertium auid which, though naturally belong
ing TO the Conservative party, it is as impossi-
bic to say where it may be found when the next
election takes place Ia view of these facts we
implore the Legislature to preserve peace and
harmony BY straight forward line of conduct
which shall enable US to go before the people
and present fair record that shall command
their allegiance and respect and secure their
united approval.a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28
NesC Advertisements.

NIRGINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerk $
office of the Circuit Court OK
Bath county. on Monday,
the 9Th day of January, 1873
James W. Joseph. Plaintiff
against In Chancery.
William d. Swearepgn, Deft,
The object of this suit IS to enforce the ven
doris lien for the sum of $4,000 upon tract OF
land purchased by the defendant from the plain
tiff, containing 90 acres in Bath county.
And it appearing by satisfactory evidence that
the Defendant Swearengin is not an inhabitant
of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he do
appear here within one month after due publica-
ton of this order, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest
copy-teste,
WIN II. McDANNALD. elk
CtonhorooD - ~ 1yv
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NeaC Advertisements.

gST OF ADVEETESED LETTER.
IL remaining in the Staunton Post-Ofice, fo
the week ending January 9th, 1878:
LADIES.
Brown Miss IL Jorden miss T
Burnes mrs Bette Johson miss Ann
Barber mrs Patsy Kenny miss Susan
COyner miss Laura Lewis mrs NJ
Dooms mrs III j Landlord miss K
FOrney miss Bell Martin miss Mollie
ferguson Morris mrs III s
Foster mrs l. Meads miss
Hughes miss MaddersOn mrs e
Harris miss Alice Moreman mrs NJ
johnson Julia Ryan mrs NJ j
Jcrdon miss Mary Taylor mrs e
GENTLEMEN.
Anewalt M T Hupman D
Brown P-2 Hyhes j w
Brown Il Holmes II
Brown d T jackson G X
Clark IL l. johnson James
Cash John Kerr ID
Clemmer G L Mays j
Dickerson a Powell r F
Fleming M Pendleton Rev
Forrest A Redton mrs W.
Greiner Z q NJ Reed A J
Grant Prof Rife ID G
Gillespie w G Smith Isaac
Hanger Z Turk IL
Harris L Shuey j A
Handle w StekeI ,Joham--due6
Hawks w n Smith e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

Partial Regulations under The New Postal
Code, '72-Ail letters published as non-deliy-
cred shall be charged one cent (2l93).
Persons calling for Letters in the above list
tinguish them from the daily mail. AS a list of
Advertised letters are made up every week, the
date of the paper in which they appear should
be given E. H SEARS 2 NJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

FSIRST CLASS CITY PROPERTY
r. FOR SAFE.
[ win sell privately, my Store House, on New
Street. ress enable terms. Apply to
oc Is tt 6. @. YEAkLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28
ON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

say of Rockbridge's advantages before long,
A man named Morrisonsfell and cut his head
severely yesterday. Mr.. Fl. o. Locher will
visit your city 10 the interest Of bis cement works
shortly, and commend him and it to your peo-
pie
c. G; Baldwin, Esq proprietor of Baldwin 8
Slate Quaries, miles below here, lives In
Forks Valley. He has recently received many
offers from men of enterprise and capital en-
curing for leases, and will arrange to have sew
eral mines opened soon. This deposit is mex
hausiible. and superior for roofing. paving and
states and pencils to any in the U. s. Ii Is
nearer to the canal. by three miles. than the
buckingham mines, and having natural drain
age aud descending roadway to the caoai, can
be mined at greatly lessened COST and MIR.
Baldwin's Welsh miners say can be put into
New York cheaper than any slate in the u, s..
or Canadas He will visit Stauuton shortly to
see your business men about slate and pencil
factory, and. with the Valley Railroad to
Lexington, it will pay. He offers great induce
Iuents 10 young men Of small capital say from
| $500 to 81 coo, TO lease miues aud open them,
and am convinced IL opens field we'll worthy
of their attention. Specimens of this slate can
| be seen al MeClure & Miller's.
| Seven miles this side of Buchanan, on ca
| nal, Col. Dillon has two immense lime kilns,
which turns out over 100 barrels, Of the finest
| lime in the U. S per day. He employs large
| number OF men and boats to get it to market.
| We understand the works are TO be enlarged
| to meet the increased demand North. Would
not this business pay in your city?
Dr. }. L. Watson, one of the most accom-
plished physicians in this county, or the State,
sold his place last week, 81 miles from here,
on Natural Bridge road for 81 900, for house
and about so acres, mostly mountain land The
personal property sold well. The Doctor, learn,
probably will settle in Stanton or Lyochburg,
and he will be valuable acquisition to either
place. Success to him wherever he goes A
great deal of property is changing or soon 10
change hands. The weather is raw and rainy.
The canal is open and boats run regularly.
| Yours, VIAToR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28
Land Sales.



SALE-I will offer at public sale on the
premises on SATURDAY. THE STH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, that valuable tract of land, be-
longing to tie estate of the late Daniel Fiory,
adjoining the lands of Martin CARRIER and others,
containing 1879 acres, about 30 or IS of which
is in good Timber, and tract of IA acres of
Timber land near the other but not adjoining.
This land lies on the main road leading from
staunton to Port Republic, miles from 5taun-
ton and 8 from New Hope.
The improvements consist of good. comfort
able ID YELLING HOUSE, large Bank Barn,
all necessary out-houses good orchard of select
fruit, a fine never-failing spring of good water
near the house and running water in nearly ev-
cry field
TERMS-One third OF the purchase money,
cash. the balance in three equal annual pay
ments, bearing interest from date with satisfac-
tory personal security for the same, and the title
retained as ultimate security.
The land will be shown by James Wampler,
living on the place, or by the Executor
If the land is not sold on that day it will be
renied for one year. At the same time and place
| will sell four or FIVE tons Of hay, and some
corn and oats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28
jan2I HENRY SNEITMAN, Executor.
COMMISSIONERS SALE of LANE,
POCAHONTAS COUNTY w VA

POCAHONTAS COUNTY, w. VA.
By virtue of decree rendered By the Giro uit
suit therein pending in the name of VIM. Bot
kin and wife, sc, VS.. J. III Seig, admir- of An
drew Seybert decd &c, the undersigned ap-
pointed commissioner for the purpose will
proceed on the 18th day of February. 1873, in
front of the Court house, in Monterey, Highland
county, Va, to sell to the highest bidder, an I'M
divided half of 400 acre tract of land, lying in
said county of Pocahontas, short distance East
of the Eastern prong of the Greenbrier river,
and on both sides of the Staunton and Parkers-
burg turnpike, mostly on the North side thereof.
This land is valuable for ranging and grazing
cattle. well watered and timbered, except sew
era hundred acres that were hacked before the
war and in sod 1t is also supposed to contain
fine mineral ore.
Terms of $50 much of the purchase
money In hand as will defray the costs of suit
and expenses of sale, the residue IN g. is and 80
months, the purchaser giving bond with good
security and title retained as ultimate sec lrity.
iau2I-4w j. NJ SEIG Com'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28
sngJBLfC SAFE OF FIFTY SHARES
OF STOCK IN THE
Enr.yaafa EsHr, 6'nvnnuyx

On Monday, the l7th day OF February, 1873,
shall. President of the Longdale Iron Com
pany, AID IN pursuance of certain resolutions of
the company, adopted Sept. To- 1872, sell at pub
lie auction for cash, FIFTY SHARES of stock
in the said company, a corporation engaged in
the manufacture OF Iron in Allegheny county,
Va. which stock was subscribed for by Samuel
q. Robinson, now deceased, on the 23rd day of
August, 1871. All of the money, which has to
be paid on these shares being DUE and no part
thereof having been paid, this sale is made I'M
der the 2lst Section Of the 57th Chapter of the
Code of Virginia, Edition of 1860. The par
value of share of this stock is $1,000
WILLIAM FIRMSTONE.
ian14-tds President
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

Ladies' of Stanton and vicinity Go to Bantz,
two doors South of P o. and get pair of WA
ter proof shoes. Easy fit guaranteed. st
BantZ can give you lit easy as an old
shoe" Call on him two doors South of p o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28
SLGpHeusOn, .. q. lAHZo'
COMMISSIONER NOTICE.

u y
VIM. 81. Revercomb and wife, Plaintiff,
against In Chancery.
John Bolar's Heirs .......... Defendants.
The accounts heretofore taken in this cause
having been re-comm;tted at the last Term of
the Circuit Court of Bath county, with instruc-
tons, to restate said accounts so "a to make the
same con form to the exceptions filed. Notice is
hereby given to the parties-Plaintifs and De-
fendants-that L shall proceed at my office at
Bath Court. house. on Monday. the 3rd Gay of
March, 1878, to execute said order.
Given under my hand this 25th day of Janu-
arv, 1873. G. R. McDANNALD,
jan2S4w Com missioner.
COUNTRY BOARD WANTED.-A
v lady, with two children. and years old,
miles from Staunton Address or call at Spec
tator office, stating terms. &c
N. BIS qualified and will take charge of a
school if agreeable. janZ83t
HUST RECEsVED-A well assorted stock
- of Lamps and Lanterns, and g. No l ar
ticle of Kerosene Oil. For sale by
G. G. YEAKLE,
Main street. near Augusta street.
jan2S4w indicator copy.
NOR SALE-A number 3 Morning Glory
q Coal Stove in good ordAr-cheap.
Apply to J. A NOON, at p. O.
A PRIME LOT OF RAISINS in /. ], and
"A whole boxes, just received and for sale
at the lowest cash rates, by
RICHARDSON & BELL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

&s~ GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT.-If you
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture OF
all kinds, send your orders to Ii. F. Zimmerman
3 Son, 5l3 18th street, Washington, d. G. Or
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed