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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
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EOR SALE-CETY PROPERTY
s. Under decree of the Hastings Court of
the city oS Staunton, in the cause of P. Il. Trout
VS. Morgan L. Bobbitt, I WILL in front of the
Court house. in said city, on
Saturday, the 18th dag Of November nert,
offer at public SALE to the highest bidder a lot
of ground in said city on the east side of Coal
ter street. adjoining the property of Nj. 2. Funk
houser and Burdett. and being the same proper
ty conveyed by the said Trout to the said Bob
bit. by deed dated LIST of March, 1871
TERMS.-Cost of suit ana sale in hand-bal-
ance in equal instalments at one, two and three
years, bearing interest from day of sale-the
purchaser to give bonds with sufficient personal
security, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security.
Sale at o'clock, p. NJ
octl4-tds NIX TROUT C0m'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Marshall is appointed
postmaster at Head of Waters, Highland coun-
ty, Va, vice John Wilson, declined.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
Han dsoua Presentation


We learn from the Rockingham Register that
very handsome and gracefully performed
ceremony took place 10 the Southern Methodist
b. Church in Harrisonburg on Wednesday
evening la st. The Choral Singers Of Trinity
M 3. Church, South, Baltimore, presented
the Ruatics'' of Harrisonburg, with magni-
ficent picture Of the Choral Singers in splen-
didIy furnished frame The Choral Singers
were represented by Rev. Mr.. Harmon. Messrs.
G. W. Buckingham, Littleton Magruder and
Mr. Barnum. Mr. Buckingham made some
handsome and appropriate remarks on the oc-
cason. The presentation speech was made by
Rev. Harmon, the eloquent and popular young
pastor of Trinity Church, and the picture was
received by Prof H. T. Wartmann, The leader
and representative of the Rustics y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
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GOOD FARSI FOES SALE off


IA for sale privately, my Farm on Chris
tlan's Creek, containing ESQ acres. About
100 acres in cultivation, the balance in good tim
Der, From 40 to so acres of good bottom-a por-
ton 1t very suitable for gardening purposes-and
well watered 1t has on it a good BRICK
DWELLING, containing rooms, good cellar
and store-room; Brick Kitchen, Ice-house a
good Barn. Corn-crb, Granary and other build
ings. Also stable room for 9 or 10 horses.
This Farm is situated en- the road leading from
Stanton to Waynesboro', 4 miles from Staun =
ton and y from Iishersvile Convenient to
Mills, Churches and good School. Taking it
altogether, it is very desirable property. If de-
sired will divide it, and sell with the buildings
$50 or 100 acres Any further description is un-
necessary, as any person wishing to purchase
will examine for themselves.
Being anxious to sell, my price is very moder-
ate, and the payments reasonable. If not sold
privately, it will re sold st public auction on
the 1st day of December next
oct7-tf JAS W. HUDSON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

The effect of our Conservative triumph in
Virginia will be felt throughout the South
We have shown our Southern brethren how to
beat Southern Radicalism, and BOW let them
prof bv the lesson aud follow cur example. -
Rich VIM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

The Richmond Wig says that the Legisa-
ture just elected will be the ablest we have bad
since the war The Conservatives generally Sc
lected their best men and in frequent In
stances such as woula adorn the most exaled
stations
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

COMMISSIONERS SALE Of VaIIas
~ bic Real Estate Im Buffalo Gap
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, rendered at the June term, 1872
in the cause Of Spices creditors VS.. Spices
admir- and ais, WILL in front of the Court
house. in Staunton on
Monday, the 24th day Of NOvensber neat,
sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the
tract OF lard of which the late VIM. B. Spiece
died seized subject to the widows dover thereon.
This tract of land is situated in Buffalo Gap
and is known as the old Buffalo Gap Hotel prop
erty, and contains
reg Acres,
Twenty-Five acres of which together with the
Dwelling House and out houses have been
signed to the widow for dover. The remainder
of the tract is heavily tmbered and supposed to
contain large quantities of Iron Ore.
TERMs.-Cash in hand to pay the costs of suit
and sale, and the balance in four equal install
ments payable in one, two, three and four years
from the day of SALE and bearing interest from
the date Of the confirmation of said sale-the
purchaser executing bonds with approved secu-
rity for said deferred instruments, and lien,
tanned as ultimate security.
N X. TROUT
ALEX. ii. FULTZ,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

General Thomas L. Rosser, chief engineer of
the Northern Pacific railroad, has resigned his
situation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

One fourth of the working people Of Newark
New Jersey, are said by the New York Herald
to be idle. Three thousaad seamstresses are
out Of employment there In Philadelphia
th;rty-two thousand workmen, it is estimated
have been discharged All The iron works IL
the country are cugtaling their number of Ia
borers; nearly all the cotton and wooden mills
are doing the same The railroads are using
the smallest force with which they can operate
From one end of the country TO the other oul
seeming prosperity has suffered sudden and
disastrous collapse a sudleu wiling. This
may not be felt long By the richer classes, bu
to the poor it means lack of work, money and
daily bread-a ioreboding present and hare
gintnr tn faea
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

A little son of G. e. 2 Lindamood Of Shen
andoah county, had bis left hand terribly lac
Grated by the accidental discharge of double
barreled pistol. Both balls entered the palm.
The middle finger was taken out by DR.. Jor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

VOTING A RECEIPT. = Oae OF our active bust
ness men had receipt for SIS together with a
Conservative ticket 10 his vest pocket 90 cleo
ton day, and they we're about the same size. =
On going to the polls he pulled ont the folded
receipt, h9uded it 20 the proper officer who de-
posted it 10 the COX containing the ballots -
The mistake was not discovered until after
night. This shows The i'm portance of every vo-
Ter looking at bis TICKET before depositing it in
the ballot box, for one vote has turned many an
election EredericksburQ Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
Land safes.
stO3gMIsSK0NER'S SALE
OF

=
q OF A FARM,
IN BATH COUNTY, VTRGINTA.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Bath county, Va, pronounced on the 10Th day
of August 1878 in the cause therein pending in
which Elvira E. Armentrout is Plaintiff, and
Jno. NJ Armentrouts Admir- ct ais, are Defen.
dants. and A. j Wilson, for &C., is Plaintiff
and Evira E. Armentrout ct ais, are Defen-
dants. | WILL as Special Commissioners, proceed
to sell in front OF the Warm Springs Hotel on
Thursday, the Goth dag Of November,
THAT being Court day,) at II clock, M, a tract
of land containg 100 acres, more or less, sit
uated on the OowpAsture River. ABOUT u miles
from the Warm Springs and from Millboro
Depot The land is arabic and in Il good state
of cultivation, timbered and well watered-a
portion Of it river bottom land; has good
dwelling house and necessary out houses-upon
the place. and an orchard.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand sufficient to
pay costs Of suits and sale, and as to the residue
upon credits of one two and three years, qoath-
out interest, taking from the purchaser bonds
with approved personal security and retaining
the title as ultimate security.
S. Il. LETCHER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company announce dividend of 80
per cent. on the common and guaranteed stock,
and also give notice that the interest on the
convertible bonds Of the company will be paid
to holders in Philadelphia on demand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
Never vote the Radical ticket again

We have heard of one white man in this
county who voted for Hughes on Tuesday last
who now VOWS most positively that be will new
er vote the Radical ticket again. This is a
sensible resolve, and we hope that many more
will make it and act upon it. He says that he
was over persuaded and deceived and that he
will never be duped in a similar way again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
NeaU AGUe1 t6Se2NentS.
OFFTCE

l. STANTON, VA, October 18th, 1873
To Henry Edison, Plaintiff, and William B.
Hanger, Admir- of Peter Il. Edison, decd, Flea
and Jane NJ, his wife, Bette A. Edison and Hen
rietta A. Edison, Defendants, and to all lien
creditors of Peter E. Edison, DECD,
TAKE NOTICE, That in pursuance Of a decree
of the Circuit Court for Augusta county, rem
dered October 9th, 1873, in cause therein de-
pending in Ctancery. under style of Edison VS..
Eidsons Admir-, &c, shall, on the 18Th dag OF
December, 1873, at my Office, in Staunton, pro-
coed to take, state and settle =
1st. an account of the transactions of William
B. Hanger, as Admir- of Peter 81. Edison, dec d.
I'd. an account of the real estate of which Pc
ter Fl. Edison died seized and possessed
Sd, An account of the amount, kind and pri-
critics of the liens existing against said real es-
tate, together with such other matters as may
deem pertinent or as may be required by any of
the parties to be stated
At which time and place you are required to
attend; and all of said lien creditors required
then and there to attend and file with the under
signed proper evidence of their claims.
Given under my hand as Com'r in Chancery
of the Circuit Court for Augusta county, the day
and year first aforesaid.
j. w. GREEN SMITH,
novll-4t Commissioner
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
u STAUNToN, VA, Noy 1st 1873
To W. o, Ross, and A. I'll. Ross, Admir- of
Jas E. Ross, decd, Plaintiffs, and Joseph H.
Bell, Defendant, and to all lien creditors of said
Joseph II Bell,
TAKE NOTICE, That in pursuance of decree
of the Circnit Court for Augusta county, rem
dered October 18th, 1878, in the cause of Ross,
&c, VS.. Bell, depending therein in Cbancery, l
snail, on the 18th day Of December, 1873, at my
office, in Staunton, proceed to ascertain and re-
port
1st, The amounts and dignites of all liens
resting on the real estate of Joseph H. Bell
I'd The annual rental and fee simple value of
said Bells real estate; and,
3d. Any matter deemed pertinent by myself
or required by any one in interest to be stated.
At which time and place you are required to
attend and all lien creditors of said Joseph II.
Bell are required then and there to attend and
file with the undersigned proper evidence of
their claims.
Given under my hand as Comr in Chancery
of said Court the day and year first aforesaid
j. w. GREEN SMITH,
novll-4t Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

Queen victoria has received from tie 1hir
teenth Hussars aceleh1sled horse tweuty-sev-.
en- years old, ard enc OF the few remaining
horses that took part in the famous charge of
Balaklava. The animal will be keptin London
at the que as stables
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

Gen. W. j. Hardee, Of Selma, Ala, author
of Hardee's tactics, died at Wytheville in this
State, last week. His remains were taken to
Selma, Alabama. He was formerly Professor
at WesaRSint. He was in the Sou bern ser
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
@'~A~ TsEDDEE RIVER LAND.

e MIDDLE RIVER LAND.
Under deed executed to me by j Gvens
Fulton and wife, dated 21st September 1860, 1
will. on the premises on
Friday, the 14th day Of November meet,
offer at public sale, to the highest bidder, val
liable tract of land on Middle River, in Augusta
county. being part of the Home estate of the
late Col. A. 4. Owens. about sixteen miles from
Staunton, containing 2O7 acres. It is now in
the possession of A G. Fulton, and the land is
OF superior quality, in good cultivation and with
comfortable buildings.
TERMs,-Costs of sale in hand-balance in
equal instalments at one, two, three and four
years, bearing interest from day of sale; pur-
chaser to give bond and sufficient personal secu-
rity, and title to be retained as ultimate security.
NICHO. X. TROUT,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

The Lynchburg papers ioform US of the arrest
Of Captain j. e. Riyes, to prevent duel with
Colonel Robert A. Richardson, of Marion,
growing out of a discussion and difficulty dur
ing the campaign. Riyes was a Radical can
vasser, and is collector Of internal revenue at
L4nchhurg. He was bound over
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

ANOTHER HEAVY FAILURE.--The California
and Texas Construction Company is 10 default,
and has virtually failed This company was to
the Texas Pacific railroad what the Credit
MobiIier was to tee Unioa Pacific. 1t was en-
gagged 10 the construction of the Southern Paci-
fc railroad, with fair prospects Of success ac
companied BY immeuse profits. The failure
will affect the road taasaok an extent that work
upon ii will necessarily suspend. Among the
members of the company are the leading CAPT
talists and railroad managers, as we'll as jour
nalists, Of the State of Pennsylvania 1t is,
many that have recently occurred. Involving,
as it does, the private fortunes Of prominent
business men in Philadelphia, the most serious
consequences may fellow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
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EaUBEEG SALE Or
VALUABLE GRAZING LAND,
IN HTG HLI ND NOUNTY

L ~ ~
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
of Highland county. rendered at the August
Term last, in the Chancery causes OF II. j. Sho-
mo- for &c, and A Jordan. for &c, against
Edgar Campbell, the undersigned Commission
ers therein appointed. will. the
1871 DAY or NO VE'MBEH NEXT,
in front of the Court house of Higland county,
proceed to sell that valuable traetof land lying
on the head waters Of Jackson's River, upon
which tue said Campbell now resides, contain
ing 2:sZ acres. The improvements are excel
lent including good two-story Brick Building
and Kitchen, and all necessary out buildings.
Said farm is of the very best quality of grazing
land and it is seldom such farm Is In market.
TERMS One fourth of the purchase money
cash in hand-the balance in three equal pay
ments of six, eighteen and thirty four months,
the purchaser to execute bonds with good and
approved personal security, bearing interest
from day of sale, and the title to be retained as
ultimate security. Q. p JONES,
L. II. STEPHENSON,
Oc+1l ids fOv1uisSiDrarc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

e The above Lots time Only
Abemar
T. PRTCHARD.
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The capture OF the Cuban blockade runner
Virginius by the Spanish gnnboat Tornado is
considered quite bad blow to the cause Of
Cuban independence. The cargo Of the Vir-
ginius, it is said was valuable, ard would have
been of great assistauce to the insurgents at
this particular period. Among those made
prisoners on board the Virginius were several
of the most noted persons who had been prom
inent 10 the cause Of Cuban independence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

UNDERTOOK CONVICTED. The jury in the
case of W. E. Undertook indicted for the muir
der of w. S Goss braughtin verdict Of muir
der 10 the first degree. Goss was citizen of
Baltimore, murdered by Undertook in Ches-
ter county, Pennsylvania last Summer. Both
had been engaged in an effort to defraud an
insurance company
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-16

Boston, December 11.-David M. Kimblo
of No. 10 Common street, Charlestown,
killed his wife and step-daughter this
morning, and then killed himself Very
few facts can be gathered about this ter
rible tragedy.-Kimble was blacksmith,
employed at the navy yard, and kept few
boarders. He had the reputation of being
industrious and sober His family consist
ed of his wife, Caroline, aged about forty
years, step-daughter named Miranda
Wells, aged about seventeen years, and
one or two domesties. A brother of Kim
BILE committed suicide some years ago, and
insanity is said to be in the family.
eg- Mr.. Samuel Kuntz, an old and
highly respected citizen, of Johnstown,
met with a sudden and terrible death on
Tuesday evening of last week. 1t appears
he was going home from his work at the
rolling mill, and while walking along the
company's railroad, under the platform at
the station, he was struck by truck COM
ing up the railroad behind him and instant
ly crushed to DEATH ttE.li
0B- The district Attorney Of New York
announces that he will prosecute the lesser
lights of the Tweed-Ingersoll ring in a Wig
orous manner. Indictments are now pend
ing against John Walsh, Tony Covan, Mike
Norton, Harry Genet, Charles e. Wilbour
and Cornelius Corson, for completely in
the ring frauds. Other indictments arc
rumored
GB Many New York hotel keepers are
embarrassed in conseq uence of the late
money panic. Several have been rendered
bankrupt, among others Elias Hotchkiss,
lessee of the st. James hotel and Grand
Union hotel, liabilities $220,0O0. The
Grand Union was built only a year ago,
and cost $500, 900.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-16
Foreign Items.

London, December GA dense fog hangs
over this city. AT this hour q P. N.Y. it is
as dark as night. Locomotion is slow and
hazardous.
London, December 0.-The fog has in
creased to density which is said to be al
most without a precedent. 1t is impossible
to transact business, and all traffic has ceas-
ed. The streets are filled with men and
boys bearing torches to light pedestrians
on their way.
The Bazaine trial in Paris has finally end
ed. The following is the result:
After long deliberation the Judges de-
clared Bazaine guilty of the charge of the
capitulation of Metz and his army in the
open field without doing all that was i'm
posed by honor and duty to avoid surren-
der, and unanimously condemned him to
death, and to be degraded from his rank
previous to his execution. After the judg-
ment had been rendered all the members
Of the Court signed an appeal for mercy,
which the Duke d'Aumale Immediately
conveyed in person to President Mac acMahoh.
Marshal Bazaine was greatly agitated
when he heard the decision Of the court.
Paris, December 12.-The decision of
President MacMahon in the case of Marshal
Bazaine is announced this morning. The
sentence of death against the Marshal is
commuted to twenty years seclusion. He
is to bear the effects of degradation from
his rank, but will be spared any humilia-
ting ceremony. .&
The island of st. Marguerite, of Cannes,
has been selected as the place of confine-
ment for Marshal Bazaine, and he will be
sent there this week. The Marshal receiv-
ed the news of the Communication of his sem
tence without emotion.
London, December 10.-London is again
enveloped in dense fog this morning.
There were numerous accidents yesterday
both in the streets and on the Thames.
The hospitals are filed with people who
were run over or otherwise wounded. On
the river three persons were killed by COL
lisions between various crafts. A dispatch
from Birmingham says that a severe col
lision occurred on the railroad near that
city this morning. Thirty persons are re-
ported killed and injured. A heavy fog
prevailed at the time of the disaster, and
it was impossible for either engine-driver
to see the approaching train.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-16
A Remarkable Case,

The article on the third page entitled
" A wonderful case" is the most remark
able case on record. Mr.. Peyton has
brought suit to establish his identity and
obtain his property. AS the case proceeds
the "Widow Peyton" sits in the court
room, by turns looking at the claimant to
her bed and board, and crying as witness
after witness avows his belief that the
strange man is Willis Peyton. She has
told her friends that if he really is Peyton
he may have the farm, stock and every
thing but herself. Sometimes during pas
sages of the trial he implores her to look
again and see if she cannot recognize one
feature and acknowledge him as her hus-
band, but she refuses, and his earnest, ap-
pealing face suddenly becomes clouded
by despair. He says if the suit terminates
in his favor he will ask living off the farm,
and will never intrude upon his wife and
children unless they voluntarily recognize
him. te
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-16
CONGRESS-.
treasury.

Much Of the time of the House last week
was spent in discussing the Salary Grab"
bill and the various propositions to repeal
that act. After a general airing of opin-
ions, the whole matter was referred to
committee with instructions to report
bill that should embody tho following
points
To repeal the whole salary act so far
as the same can be done under the con-
stitution excepting the judges of the Su-
preme Court, and to ascertain the average
amount of salary, mileage and all other al
lowances, exclusive of any estimate for the
fraDking privilege, paid to senators, repre-
sentatives and delegates in the Forty first
congress, and to report bill determining
the compensation of senators, represent
atives, and delegates in congress hereafter,
thus ascertained with travelling expenses,
and restoring all other salaries as they were
before the passage of the act"
The speeches made, indicated regret on
the part Of many Of the members that the
constitution forbids reduction of the Pres
idents salary to former rates, during the
present term.
A bill appropriating $4,000, 900 for extra
expenses to the Navy Department was
passed. The postal Committee also agreed
to report bill, providing for the free de-
livery through the mails of public docu-
ments, also newspapers in the counties
wherein they are published, and the free
exchange of newspapers, Ia the distribu-
tion of books a stamp is to be provided, to
be attached by an officer of the house. ia
which is to be appended the name of the
member sending the same, in order to pre-.
vent an abuse of the privilege by those moi
authorized to exercise it, 1t is probable
that seeds from the agricultural depart
ment will be distributed in the same man
ner.
The Speaker laid before the House {
communication from the Secretary Of Wa,
calling attention to defalcations in the &C
counts Of o. o. Howard, of the Freedmen'l
Bureau. 1t fixes the total amount of de-
falcations at $e7s, ,573.00 and states thai