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MT. SCION, VA, August 18th, 1873. 1t
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BARBOUR House. Travellers passing through
Gordonsvile, should not fail to stop at the Bar
bour House. 1t is newly and elegantly furnished,
and the gentlemanly and accommodating Pro-
prietor-Mr. T. D. Jennings-will make you
comfortable and happy in old Virginia style.
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VIM. Reed is under arrest 10 Cincinnati on
suspicion of robbing G. M. Whitaker store at
Brandon, Vermont, some time ago, of from five
to seven thousand dollars worth of watches and
jewelty.
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MILLINERY AND DRESS GOODS,
ORDERS

From the country amounting to $500 and up
wards accompanied BY the cash, will reeeiy e
of express charges ovef railroad and stage lines.
Satisfaction as to quality and prices guaranteed.
DD%Persoas coming to our city by the morning
Bsy train, will fad my store on Augusta
Ba street.-the one leading from the de-
Eg- pot--in the large stone building
gS~ on the left hand side. Look
Rar out for the BLUE & WHITE
asP STRIPED AWNING. @g1a
Thankful for past favors solicit an early call.
Cash buyers will find it to their interest to exam
inc my goods before purchasing.
july29 j. w. NEWTON.
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Teeth like orient pearls set in cushions of rose
| A breath like the perfume the toilet bestows;
These are charms to win hearts when all other
| charms fade,
But they can't be preserved without Soz0-
| eaOnt.S aid
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IN. ~. IhOUI,
july1-tds Trustees and Comm'rs.
VALUABLE MIDDLE River Farm

FO 5 A i E.
1 offer for sale privately the farm belonging to
the estate of the late Gen. Kenton Harper, lying
on Middle River in Augusta county, about eight
miles North Of Staunton, within mile of the
Valley Turnpike (McAdamized) and half a mile
of the Valley Railroad 1t contains 17I4 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
good two-story brick dwelling and kitchen, good
barn and all necessary out-buildings.
There is OH the premises splendid vineyard,
embracing about 800 vines o. select and choice
grapes 1t was laid out with great care and has
been well cultivated. The premises will be
shown to any ont desiring to see them by the
undersigned VIII resides on them.
Terms reasonable and made known on appli-
cation SAMUEL c. HARPER,
no5-tf Executor of K. Harper, deceased.
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Remember the Excursion on Saturday next to
White Sulphur Springs and secure seat by ~
M. Friday, and thus be sure of seat
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Mr. David Kankle has purchased the house of
Theresa Hope on Water and Frederick streets
for the sum of S., 500.
MI. Erskine Miller has purchased the proper
ty of Prof Pike Powers adjoining the grounds
of the D. & d. s. B. Institution for the sum Of
S11 0O0
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Thursday morning, two valuable horses be-
longing to DR.. Mason, near Swoopes Depot
were killed by the express train going west. The
baggage car was thrown off the track and so much
damaged that it had to be replaced by a car
from Stanton
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CoLoRED POLITICAL MIssIoNARIEs-The
advance guard OF the colored delegation sent
from New Orleans In the interest of the KeI-
logg government have reached here. Il is
understood that their mission is to visit Har-
risburg and several other cities where colored
conventions are to be held, and make addresses
in advocacy of the Kellogg government as the
rightsul one Of the state of Louisiana. These
men. it is said, are among the shrewdest of
their race, and, being endowed with huency Of
speech and we'll drilled in their parts, have
been specially selected by kellogg. 1t is as
sumed on all hands that one of the first things
for Congress to do on It's re-assembliog in De-
cember is to take up the case Of Louisiana.
The Kellogg government, it is learned, is now
busily engaged, in anticipation ofthis, in taking
just such testimony as was torn to shreds by
the Senate committee last winter. 1t has as
sessed all its office-holders for the expenses to
be incurred. and has called convention to
meet at New Orleans in November to select a
committee to come On to Washington and lobby
before Congress in its nterest.-Baltimore
Sun
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Ns- GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT.-If YOU
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture of
all kinds, send your orders to a. f. Zimmerman
& Son, 5l3 It'll street, Washington, d. c. Or
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed
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Stannto1t Spettatur.
Tuesday, august ~, 1878.

Our thanks are due to friend Mr. J. NJ
ReiEs, of Helena, Montana, for Montana papers,
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Striblng Springs has goodly influx of visi-
tors Variety has nearly hundred ''perma-
nents;" and Crawford Springs, which, under
the management of Mr.. William II. Waddell, is
fast becoming popolar resort, counts its guests
by fifties
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A small bear, old enough to be vicious, was
seen near Elliotts Knob last week by party
visiting Augusta great observatory
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The members of Rockingham District Confer
ence will report at the Methodist Church on their
arrival in Mt Crawford, Rockingham county,
Va, where they will be waited on by the COM
mittee of arrangement, and assigned their homes.
Opening sermon Will be preached Wednesday
evening, 9th of August, and cordially in
vite all to be present. Horses will be provided
for.
j. j. ENGLE, P. e.
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W. E. B.

BgF Gentlemen and Boys Calf, Pegged and
Sewed Boots, Caters and Shoes at
G.. L. WELLER'S.
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Several wagon loads of powder passed throug h
on Saturday for use on Valley Road.
A Picnic is in contemplation by the various
temperance orders of our city.
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The Buffalo Gap Iron Company is building an
additional furnace. which sounds Smoot-y and
augurs prosperity.
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~ Ladies' and Misses Boots, Shoes and
Slippers. Children's and Infants black and
colored Shoes and Slippers, in endless variety,
at c. L. WELLEI's.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNrC.-Porsuant to previ-
Gus announcement, the Methodist Sunday School
of Staunton, held their annual picnic in Mrs
Richardson's woods, just beyond the western
suburbs of the city, on last Thursday. The
school met at the church in the morning at u
o'clock, where they were formed in procession,
numbering about 800, and marched out to the
grove. Various amusements, such as swinging,
playing croquet, &C., were entered into, by young
old, with great deal of zest, until IL o'clock,
at which time dinner was announced, which con-
sisted Of the greatest abundance of all kinds Of
good things spread around on the ground under
meath the stately oaks which furnished refresh
ing shade. The school was called up, by class
es, commencing with the infant class all stand
ing until the blessing of God was asked by their
pastor-Dr. Roszell-when all took their seats
on the ground and proceeded at orce to devour
the delicious viands before them. After dinner,
they again returned to their amusements and
at o'clock the school was again called upto en-
JOY treat to watermelons, which they enjoyed
amazingly, judging from the speedy manner in
which the melons disappeared. The day was a
very suspicious one, and all were delighted with
the festivities and recreation of the occasion.
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Mg~ Gases Mems Stitched Brogues-bes
quality, at G. l.. WELLER's
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The three young ladies drowned at New Mar
ket New Hampshire on 3Oth ult., were Mile
Moulton, Abbie Garland and Jennie Burnham.
twenty-five persons belonging to the picnic
party were In the boat when it capsized.
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rs Linen Hats for gentlemen and Boys
very cheap, at @. L. WELLER's.
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At the meeting of the Board of Supervisors
on Thursday last, John Paris, Esq, was re-elect-
ed President of the Board. The whole cost for
re-assessment OF the county was only 1894.
The Board agreed to allow Rockbridge county
to have that portion of the junction Valley
Turnpike which is within the limits of that
county, on condition that she will pay half the
expense incurred in its purchase
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Deaths.
Obituaries are charged for at advertising Rates
Notices of deaths published gratuitously.


In this place at u o'clock P NJ, on Satu rday,
the 9th in t., Mrs CAROLINE MARGARET SnU-
MATE, wife of Maj. Thos. Shumate, aged 26
years. m onths and q days.
In Peru, Mama county, Ind. on the 10Th ult !,
Mrs. EMMA L., wife of Mr.. Saml Valentine, for
merly of Greenville, Augusta county. She
died consistent member of the Methodist
church.
On the Goth of July last near Cloverdale,
Bath county, Va, after protracted illness. Mrs
MALINDA A. BRINKLEY, wife of Mr.. DAVID
Brinkley, in the 49th year of her age. Mrs B.
had long been an exemplary member of the
Methodist Church, and adorned her profession
by godly walk and conversation
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OUR EUROPEAN CoRREsPoNDENCE.-We have
the pleasure of publishing in this issue two let
tiers from Europe written for the Spectator. One,
on the outside, by our correspondent &c. A. R."
written in ''Rome-the city of the soul-lone
mother of dead empires"
"Where Brutus made the dagger edge surpass
The conqueror's sword in bearing fame away
And the other on the inside, by Rev. VIM. E..
Baker, Pastor of the Presbyterian church of this
city, written amid the sublime crystal palaces of
nature on the glazier fields of Switzerland
They will be read with interest
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ELECTION OF CAsHIER.-Ata meeting of the
Directors of the Virginia Banking and Trust
Company, held on Wednesday last. for the pur-
pose of electing Cashier to supply the vacancy
occasioned by the death of VIM. II. Tams. Esq,
Rudolph G. Mayo, Esq, was unanimously elect
ed. better selection could not have been
made. He is not only man of unquestioned
integrity, and of fine business capacity and me-
thodical business habits, but he has had expert
ence and special training in the performance of
the duties appertaining to that Office as he has
been for sometime ctually performing them in
the most satisfactory manner.
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There is no occasion even for conjecture as to
Radical tactics 10 the canvass which is now up
on u.s. Bribery and intimidation are already
the widely uttered key-notes. Fear of the dis
pleasure of the central power at Washington is
one of the motives which Radicalism seeks to
Inspire in the proud Virginan heart, in order
that it may quail at the bidding of the gang of
plundererS which Virginia has thrice repudiat-
ed. The poverty of cur people, too, will be
shamelessly appealed to- aGd false promises of
material aid to be purchased by their perfdy
and apostacy to themselves and their posteriiy
will be made. Our noble people will spurn and
spit upon these shameless appeals which should
never be addressed to people whose hearts
have not been suhjugated by cowardice and
avarice
During next week the Conservative party will
name Gov. Walkers successor We shall beat
Mr.. Hughes and his associates on the hybrid
ticket by the Walker majority OF 1862 and per-
haps two or three thousand in excess Of that
figure. Mr.. Hughes would do well to look out
for foreign mission, or some other position
provided for political valetudinarians Rich
ENQUIRER
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AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD
IA OF VISITORS OF THE VIRGINIA
AND MECHANICAL

Al A MEETING OF THE BOARD
IA OF VISITORS OF THE VIRGINIA
AGRICUL TURAL AND MECHANICAL
COLLEGE on the 10th of July, it was
''ResoIved That ten days after the commence
ment of each annual session, if there should be
vacancies in the appointments Of State students
from any of the counties of the State, the Fac
uty may designate number equal to the num-
Der of vacancies who shall have all the privi-
leges of State students The students thus desig-
mated shall be taken as far as practicable from
the counties or localities in which the vacancies
may occur, giving the preference to such stu
tents as have already proved themselves worthy
of the appointment. Ifwitbin thirty days there
after any county shall make an appointment
such appointee shall be admitted, and the stu
dent previously designated by the Faculty as
State student for such county, shall be placed
on the list of pay students.
Attention is called to the fact that under the
above regulation county school boards must
make their appointments of Stale students be-
fore the End day of September, at the latest.
Apply for catalogue to
C.. L. C. MINOR,
aug5-6t President
BY AEEXANDG Es, of Waynesboro, with
IA. J. NJ. BICKERS,
General Commission Merchant,
105, 18th Street. Near Cary, Richmond Va.
Special attention to Grain, Flour, Tobacco, Live
Stock, DC. Highest Prices, Quick Sales. and
Prompt Returns guaranteed. Bags furnished at
short notice.
hEFERENCES.-W. u. CafrlngtOn PRESIDENT
Piedmont and Arlington Life Insurance Com
pany, Richmond, Va; Hon. Thomas P. Fitz-
patrick, State Senate, Nelson county. Va. Hon.
Thos S. Watson, House Representatives, Lou
lisa county; Col: JOHN 81. Guy, attorney at law,
Richmond; Judge e. Fl. Lane, James L. Cor
don, commemorative attorney, Louisa G. H..
Clerk and Treasurer of Louisa; Judges Robin
SOL and Watson, Charlottesville; Powell and
Blackley, Staunton Garrett q. Gooch, Esq.
Millboro, q. s. Q. R. r.; Fitz, Netherland
Roberts, Jos; E. Mallory, and other Conductors
on O. & 0. r. r. may27 6m
NNAYNESBORO MILLS.-Having pur-
w chased the Waynesboro mills, we have
employed Mr.. VIM. d. Swami as miller. Mr.
Swami learned bis trade in said mill, working
about years. Has mlled years in the Galle-
go mills of Richmond. We think him fully
competent to give entire satisfaction. We will
grind for the usual tolls. and solicit the patron
age of the public generally, and especially the
former customers. We will also be prepared TO
furnish ZelIs, Powhatan, Baugh's Super Phos-
phate for cash, or on - months time with sat-
isfactory notes. Will keep ground plaster, at
lowest rates for cash. Will also furnish Pacific
guano when wanted. Respectfully,
SMITH & PATTERSON.
Waynesboro, July 15th-8ts-Vind copy.
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M19s2s9eH.

In the Baptist church at Tuscaloosa, Ala. on
the 10Th of July, 1873. by the Rev. W. P. Buck,
Prof j. f. PARKER of Jackson, Tenn, to Miss
j JULIA HART of Tuscaloosa Ala.
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Right Rev. James Gibbons, Bishop of the Di-
Geese Of Virginia, and administrator of the State
of North Carolina, arrived in our city on last
Saturday evening" and administered confrma
ton at the early mass in the Catholic church, on
Sunday morning last, to 81 children and adults.
At High mass, he delivered short and effective
sermon on the Gospel of the day, and in the
evening, at Vespers, he delivered most eloquent
and instructive sermon on the unity OF faith
There was large attendance at all the services.
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Dark grey slate, such as is used for covering
roofs, writing-slates, &C., has recently been dis
covered on the Crawford Springs property
owned by MIR. Patterson. The specimens ex-
hibited taken from the surface are three or four
feet long, several feet wide, and about two inch
es in thickness. There has also been found, at
the same place, variety Of Tennessee marble.
which is susceptible of good polish.
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A USEFUL INvENTIoN-Messrs. Mines, Teter
& Co., of Moffett's creek in this county, have
obtained patent for an invention of theirs
which, it is claimed, will enable mills upon small
streams to use the water again and again instead
of being lost after once using that the pow
er to return the water to the forebay will be only
one-tenth of that exerted by the water in running
the machinery for saving grinding and other
purposes. This new device is simple, and it will
not cost much to have it attached to the requisite
machinery for operating it, and if it will do
what the patentees claim, it will prove one Of
the most valuable inventions of the age
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Spalding's Glue mends furniture, toys, sc.
cartoons left of those extremely low priced Last
ing CATERS. Ladies who have not supplied
themselves. should do so at once. Price only
$1.50
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= az AnvERTvSEn uETrEp,

I remaining in the Staunton Post-Ofice, for
the week ending August 18th, 1873
GENTT, EMEN
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The New York World, in an article on
"Virgiuia's next Election" says:
The people of Virginia have pot forgotten their
four year S experience Of carpet-bag and negro
rule in the four years of self government which
they have enjoyed, nor are they unmindfol of
the curse which still clings to Louisiana and
South Carlina. Divisions are easily avoided n
10 the face Of such foe as that they confront.
The cheers which greeted the platform re-
kably what platform is demanded of the con-
vention which meets at Richmond on the 9th
Of August. That platform was given in three
words-opposition to Radicalism. The cam
paign was fight against Radicalism and Rad
icalism was beaten. In the coming campaign
the same foes must meet on the same ground
and with the same result.
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SHEN VALLEY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
A meeting of the citizens of Staunton was held
in the Town Hall on Friday night last for the
purpose of organizing a home insurance compa-
ny with Banking privileges to be known as the
Shenandoah Valley Fire Insurance Company"
In the absence of the President Hon. A. 81. H.
Stuart VIM. A. Burke, Esq, called to the
chair-Secretary, P. B. Hoge, Esq
At this meeting the form of charter was
adopted, and application will be made immedi-
ately to Judge Mclaughlin to grant it. The
following were elected Directors to manage the
Company for the first year:
From Staunton, T. K. Menifae, John N. Hen
dren, j. G. Marquis, w. I'll. III. Lynn, A. Ell. FL
Stuart r. II. Cattlett. p. B. Hoge, j. A. Wad-
dell, Thos. d. Ransom, Ed. Mcmahon, M. FL.
Effinger John Echols.
From Augusta county-R. S. Harnsberger,
A. A. Sproul. T. FL. Antrim, f. F. Sterrett, j.
G. Fulton, VIM. F. Smith
Winchester, F. W. M. Holiday; Woodstock,
Moses Walton; Harrisonburg, A. B. Trick ;
Lexington, Charles A. Davidson; Botetourt
T. c. Morton, Edward Pendleton ; Bridgewater,
j. w. F. Alemong; Bath, r. j. Glendy !;
Brownsburg, DR.. Morrison; Charlottesville Jno
T. Antrim Mt. Crawford, Dr. Dinges; New
Market, DR.. Joseph p. Strayer; Mt. jackson,
DIR. l.. 81. Jordan = Front Royal Smith Turner ;
Strasburg, W. Fl. La Hew; Luray. Capt Parks !;
Allegheny, H. Fl. Robertson; Highland, Fl.
Hiner
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City papers please copy.

Our State, says the Petersburg Lder and
appeal, is still suffering from the injuries of the
last great struggle, fought out upon her fields.
What will be our condition, if to all the evils
consequent upon the war, are added these which
must result from negro rule. Let US remember
that we are to see and suffer, not posterity more
than we. It's our freedom. our life cur hon.
or that are involved. 1t is in fact ours now,
and we will leave the result as hereditament
to our children. But the appeal is to each in
dividual, concerning his own comfort and pros
perity Let every man picture to himself,
Commonwealth prosperous, we'll governed, its
people all happy, its Offices all filed by men
whom they trust, and take pride in honoring
with its taxes all collected, aud with no default
ing public officers, and with representation in
Congress, that is competent aud willing to guard,
protect and promote the interests Of their State.
Having this picture in bis mind eye, let him
turn to Commonwealth ruled by Radiealism
ruined by Radcalism- with the rights of its
citizens outraged, with Federal soldiers station
ed in its towns, its labor disorganized, with all
its good people in sorrow petitioning the AL
mighty for mercy in their affections.
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! NNUAE NEEETING 9eF

VNJKITING MATERIALS.-Pens, Ink,
w Pencils, Paper and Envelopes, for sale
cheap at KAVENAGHS GROCERY,
july8-tf Cor. Augusta St. and Spring Lane.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

July 15-tds. Commission