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rENaE G. S THOMPSON FARM FOR SALE
4 By virtue Of two TRUST deeds of Charles
S Thompson and wife, dated VI arch 10, 1860,
and March 25, 1868, and at the request of all
parties concerned, will, on
Saturday. February 10Th, 1879,
sell at public auction on the premises, the farm
now owned and occupied by the said Charles S
Thompson, situated Oh Middle River in Angus
ia county about five miles N. W. of Stsunton,
adjoining the lands of Col VIM. A. Bell and
others.
This is a really 0asuabze property. 1t contains
about 2975 acres of land, of which about
200 acres are cleared, including fifty or sixty
acres of FINE MIDDLE RIVER BOTTOM. The
residue is in timber.
There is comfortable dwelling house, with
suitable out-houses, a fine, never failing spring
in the yard, with dairy over it, very fine
Barn, with stabling for 80 40 horses or cat
tie, and good ORCHARD of select fruit is near
the house,
am informed that there are favorable indi
cations upon this tract Of valuable Iron ores
and other minerals
This property is conveniently located with
resi- ect to schools, churches, mills and shops,
aud is surrou" ded by a good country society,
rendering it worthy OF the attention of persons
desiring comfortable home.
TERMS OF SALE-One third in hand or en-
dorsed negotiable notes at sixty days, adding
bank interest, the residue in three equal annual
payments with interest from the day of safe
Deed given and trust deed taken to secure de-
terred payments.
Nss> After the sale of the land will sell such
articles of PERSONAL PROP ERTY as are left
of those conveyed in the deeds, including house
hold and farm furniture, stock, &c.
TERMS-Cash for $1,000 and under -Four
months credit for all larger sums, or endorsed
negotiable notes :
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
janl0-tds Trustee
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VALUABLE IRON MIsE.-The vein of iron opened
at Fishersville by Mr. Ben. F Jordon is proving
one of the most valuable that has been opened
in this country. The opening is 100 feet long
and the vein is 80 feet wide. The ore is hema-
tite and yields SO per cent. iron, and a ton of
of coal There is no silica nor Sulphur in it.
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TEACHERS INSTITUTE "A Teachers Institute O f
county and city public school teachers to which
the teachers OF private schools are invited, will
be held 10 the Town Hall of Staunton, Wednes-
day, February 9th, lasting three days TIE ses-
sion will commence at Il O'Clock A. NJ. daily,
and last until 9 O'Clock ?, III. Those public
school teachers who attend will be credited with
the time.
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crnn cnAr -Nabodx ever thoueht when a

CLUB CHAT Nobody ever thought when a
Purely Literary Club was formed, that any mem
Der would e7er read paper on Cuttings, in fact,
not half the members ever heard of them, so
deeply were they immersed in literature. So it
came like q bombshell when Saturday nj. ht
came, and Ferguson rose and said be would like
to read paper on "Chitlings." The President
asked him to repeat what he said, and when he
repeated, Tompkins who turned over new leaf
New Year said "'Twas mo extrorrerry thing
Wush dev dusse mean. Idea lishererry Tub skus-
sing chirrilins' If Tompkins hadn't sworn OFT
New Year we would-but that don't make any
difference Smith who never will understand any
thing, asked if it was poetry. The debate was
very hot and made Tompbins SO dry that he said
he wished he hadn't ''sworoff " Ferguson
held on, however, until he got the floor and
read his paper. We copy that portion of his
paper that is important
PAPER on Cuttings.
want to tell the truth about this matter
Tompkins (wating up -"Thash good. Hes
turrovernew leaf"
Ferguson-'the truth. Sam said we would
be beat in this county, but it was the new dish
that brought US to grief. 1t is remarkable
dish and when it is served up, it puzzles a man
to know whether it smells most like a barrel OF
gunpowder, or two hundred sides of burnt sole
lea her. AS to the taste "A man died the 9TH
er day trying to describe it.. They say 1t is an
educated taste and so it is, but it costs man
b;o1 ~ fo cf ared
to pay the tuition fee. The lady of the house
said ''she had something as good as oysters for
u.s. and Sans eyes CLEANED with satisfaction
He had only heard the word 'oysters' and he
locked at me as if he would say, "Now here as
dinner. No Tuckahoe about this. Here is
fatness." He was nlmble about it and scooped
in big mouthful with joyful look. The scene
changed His face turned red and his cheeks
pulled out like he was performing on a bass
horn. He looked arounl with tears in his eyes
The lady of the house insisted upon his having
some more and he shovelled in another lot before
he had swallowed the first His performance on
the trombone was tremendous. "You seem to
like EN-" solo on the orphecde was the
answer. fHave some more ?' An aIia on the
key bugle. At last Sam got ZEN down and
looking up in helpless sort of way said, "Them
amt oysters are they ~ "No, those are some
fresh chitlings. They are like oysters, amt
they. Have some more, do He did and per-
formed again on his trombone. When he got
through with the Cuttings, he tried to eat every
thing on the table to take the taste out and when
he came away, he left the impression that he
hadn't had his rations regular for a month.
When we came away said, ''That was fairness,
Sam, wasn't it. That want nothing like Tucka-
hoe, was it?" don't recollect any thing he said
as he poed the mule over the back to go faster
but it sounded like, "Don't be such - fool"
This goes to show
Tompkins-"Oh, that's nuf. Lesh have ress
morrer night. Less turrovernewleaf morrer
night"
The club adjourned to give him chance to
go home and turn over new leaf.
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MIsCELLA NEoUs There have been only ar
rests and commitment in this orderly city this
year.
A stage for Lexington, last week, ducked its
passengers in the river by the front part pulling
out and leaving the rear to roll into the water.
Joseph Dawson, of Staunton, has obtained
patent for an apparatus for the production OF
spirits and the prevention of frauds upon the
revenue.
Snow commenced falling at dawn yesterday
and continued till night varied by hail
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIoN.-1hanks to the
Ciceronian Literary Society of Roanoke College
for an invitation to their anniversary celebration,
Feb. ED. President A 2. Koiner of Va Or
ators J. II. Bear, of Va. and P. Il Miller of Mo-.
and Debaters J. 7 Lac kland of Va. and 7 L.
Bulger of Ala. On the Committee we find the
name Of Floyd jarrets of West Virginia.
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Forward your undertaking commands to S.
n. Wilkes cheap Furniture House and Factory.
Metallic Gases and Baskets always hand, next
20 Va. Hotel. Staunton, Va jan5-tf
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Another supply of these celebrated Pigs on
hand and ready for delivery. Being bred direct
from stock selected from the best breeders in
Chester County Pennsylvania. They are war
ranted equal to any in the United States. They
will weigh at maturity from 500 to 800 pounds,
and consume less food in given time then any
other known breed, and are ready for the butch
er at any age
Price, boxed with feed to last, and delivered
at the Express Office, $1,000 PAIR Also
Sows in pig for sale.
Also thoroughbred, short-horn BULLCALF,
months old, for sale He was got by Gold
smith, No. 10, Isl, out of Fairy, she by Ben
D'Israeli, No. 1886.
Address
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COMMISSIONED. Mr.. Harvey H Risk who has
been appointed Special Commission to bear
claims against the U. S. government, arising
out Of the war, from citizens of this district, re-
ceived his commission on Tuesday and has
tered on the discharge OF his duties. Mr. Risk
in another Office, o. s. Gauger, presented the
rather unusual spectacle in Virginia of Fed
eral officer who did not meddle in politics In
this community his reputation is that of a fair
man who will do right and from this we take it
he is good man for his present position
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passed by the Legislature and approved by the
Governor the l4th inst, provides that the
Governor shall appoint any number of notaries
not to exceed one to every 1000 of population OF
the corporation county and they shall give
bond in $500 and the act says
All the notaries now in commission who have
heretofore executed bond within the time pre-
scribed by law, sha II execute such bond with
in four months from the passage of this act, in
the penalty above named and only sue shall
continue to act as notaries and their commits
sions shall be construed to run four years from
the date of this date
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WANrED.-A boy of good moral character,
able to read writing we'll, and not over Is years
ofage to learn the Printing business. Apply at
this office.
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GRAZING FARM.

On THE LINE OF THE WASHINGTON, CINCINNATI &
ST. LOUIS RAILROAD.
FOR SALE.
offer for sale my Farm situated on Jacksons
River, in Highland county, containing 23I
Acres of the most
VALUABLE GRAZING LAND
in Virginia.
The farm lies about q miles from the head of
Jackson's River, adjoining the lands of Paul
Lightner, Alex. Gilmer and others, and is now
occupied by Edgar Campbell
The improvements are excellent, the HOUSE
is br ok with l6 rooms, large barn, good orchards
fine water and the best of Timber. 1t lies with
in one mile of the route of W., G. & St. Louis
Railroad
TERMS VERY LIBERAL. Apply to me at High
town, Highland county, Va.
THOMAS A. CAMPBELL,
Nov. 28th, 1872.
Or apply to WILLIAM R. COMPTON,
dec6-tf Harrisonburg, Va.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LANDRY
~ virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Campbell county in the suit of Letitia J Frank
lin Adm'x of David Franklin decd. vs John D.
Booker Admir-. of Josiah Shepperson decd, &C.
rendered at the October term 1872 the under
ST ned Commissioner will proceed on the premis
ses on
SATURDAY, JANUARY, 25th, 1878,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
the following tracts of land the property of John
D. Booker, lying in Augusta county near
Waynesboro, adjoining Geo Shirley, Steele and
Others upon which said Booker resides and
consisting of three parcels, lst containing 81
acres and rood, End containing At acres and l
rood and the 3rd containing 80 acres.
M ~ G A L -
pay costs of suit and sale, and the balance on
credits of l, 2 and 8 years from day of sale, for
which bonds with approved personal security,
waving the benefit of the homestead exemption
and bearing interest, will be required, and the
legal title retained rs ultimate security. Sale
at IL o'clock A. NJ.
WI MOWRY,
jan3-4t Sheriff of A. G. and Com'r.
COMMISSIONER S SALE OF Landry
" virtue of decree of the County Court
OF Augusta County, in the chancery cause OF
George Baylor Admir-. of Henry Weade decd us
Jacob W Zirkle, will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder, upon the premises, on
SATURDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF JANUARY 1873.
This tract contains go acres of wood land,
and and adjoinns the lands of Christian Grove
Jas. johnson, Mrs. Susan Hoy and others.
TERMES OF SALE.-As much cash in hand
as will pay the costs of suit and sale, and the
remainder upon credit of one, two and three
years from day of sale, requiring of the purcha-
ser bonds properly stamped with approved per-
sonal security for the deferred ayments, bear.
ing interest from day ofsaie, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
VIM. L. MOWRY, Sheriff,
dec20-4t and, as such, Special Con'r.
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THE PRES BYIERIANS AND RE.
LIGIOUS LIBER TY-INTERESI.
ING HISTORICAL STATEMENTS.

Editors Vlgdicqtpr IL have read with
interest your report of sermon, or lecture,
By the Rev. George B. Taylor, D D., on
the history of the Virginia Baptists, deliv-
cred in the Baptist church Of this place
few weeks ago. The following passage,
however, surprised me no little:
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VIRGINIA TO WIT AT Rules held in the
v Clerks Office of Augusta County Court
December 3lst. 1872.
Jacob Coffman, David Myers, and Elizabeth, his
wife, and Charles B. Steigel and Sarah his wife.
Plaintiffs.
AGAINST.
James Walker, Administrator of John Coff-
man, dec'd d., Abraham Coffman, Catharine Scott
N. W. Bats, and Rebecca, his wife, Russell N,
Wallace, and Mary, his wife, VIM. folly, and
Hester, his wife, Christian Coffman, Joseph Sor-
rel, and Barbara, his wife, Charles Morgan Ba-
lis, and Susanna his wife, and Jacob Zirkle and
Nancy, his wife. Defendants.
In CHANcERY.
MEMO.-The object of this suit is to require
defendant James Walker to settle, an account of
his transactions as administrator Of said John
'offman and to distribute the balance ascer-
aimed to be in his hands among the distributes
of said John Coffman.
happening from an affidavit filed in the pa
pers of this cause that the defendants Christian
Coffman Joseph Sorrel and wife, and Charles
Morgan Bats and wife are not inhabitants of
tuis Common wealth, it is ordered that they do
appear here within one month after due publica-
ton hereof and do what is necessary to protect
their interests in this suit, and that a copy of
this order be posted as the law directs.
Copy-Teste
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Cpk
Smith & Elder, p.q. jan3-4t
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTN ERSHIP.-
~ The Co partnership heretofore existing
between James J. Foster ard R. 7 Foster, under
the style and name Of Foster j. Co., has this
day been dissolved by mutual consent.
JAMES J. FOSTER,
R. 7. FOSTER.
Not c,b
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W.1YNESBORO AFFAIRS.

BURNING OF THE WAYNEsBoRo CART GALLERY :"
During the last Spring, an enterprising Staun-
ton firm, transported shell of a thing from that
city, which they erected on the Waynesboro
commons and styled it cart gallery" whence
duplicates of human physio gnomies were scat
tered inrequentzy, The proprietors not being resi-
dents, made periodical pilgrimages here, from
their centre of operation, by way of recreation,
during the heated term. Winter coming on, they
withdrew to the metropolis entirely and left the
shebang to take ofitself, thus leaving the'old
shanty out in the cool, for any body to
'come and take me-" few nights ago some
body did 'take me" by clapping al iucendiary
torch to the pile, and the resi- iuum was q second
hand tin roof and an egg shell stove. Insurance
$500 in the Old Dorai MON Compan ny, J. S. Wal
lace agent.
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VERY valuable on Plantations as preventive
for Fever, Chills etc. Simmons Liver Rfgula-
tor viii keep the hands healthy, SO they may
lose no valuable time during the sickly season.
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TNIRE INSURANCE.
T.A.BLEDsOE, Agent, Staunton Va.

;Thiscompany wellmanaged andsuccessfulfor
period ofthirty-four years, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE on asfavorablet
as other good companies.
Itscapitaland income promote. asfaras practi-
able, the industry of our State.
W.LCOWARDIN. p resident.
WIN. WILLIS, Jr. Secretary.
Fab "a
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-On Sat-
Y tarsaay, February LIST. 1872.
will offer for sale to the highest bidder, the
farm known as sMARTlAL RETREAT" formerly
owned by Col. George Baylor, con tanning $40
acres. lying 81 miles West of Staunton, and
on ''Baker's Creek" q miles to the left of Heb
ron church.
The land is under an improved state of cult
walton, and well set in grass, with the exception
of Is or so acres, which is heavily timbered
There are two good meadows containing from
IS to 40 acres, through which passes a never
failing stream, and so situated that they can be
watered during the whole season. The fencing
is all in good repair. The place is well -watered,
there being FIVE NEVER FAILING SPRINGS
upon it. There is superior two story brick
house on the place, containing seven commodi-
Gus rooms with all the necessary out-building-
barn, smoke-house, dairy, &c, all convenient.
There is also good chopping-mill on the
place, with water-power sufficient for a good
merchant mill.
A young orchard with fine selection of fruit
is situated near the house. The farm is situated
in pleasant community, convenient to churches
and schools.
TERMS OF SALE One-fourth cash in hand
the residue in three annual payments, the pur-
chaser giving bonds with good security, bearing
interest at six per cent from day of sale, and IT,
tie retained as ultimate security for the purchase
money.
dec2o-tds PRESTON A. BAYLOR, agent.
Sale of Personal FrOperty,-As
contemplate going West l will also sell, at the
same time and place, at public auction, all of my
no USEHOLD & KITCAEN FURNITURE
consisting of several new bureaus, beds and bed
ding, chairs and Competing.
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-slngle and double harness, one four
horse wagon, i've or six hundred bushels of corn,
seventy acres of wheat and rye, LANCE lot Of
hay, farming implements of all kinds, q set of
blacksmith tools, consisting of anvil, wise, bel
lows &c.
TERMS.-All sums under ten dollars cash,
over that amount on three months time pureha-
ser giving negotiable note well endorsed. II
dec20-tds GEORGE NJ. BAYLOR. =.
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MISCELLANEOUS

The account of City Attorney Meade q White
Cor $225, for extra services rendere the city
council in the matter Of legal opinions, was al
lowed.
An abatement of $50 on the water tax against
Fred Scheffer's estate, (for the Virginia HoteD
was made.
Ed. Hall, overseer of The poor for LIST ward,
was allowed $59.25 for the expense of sending
three paupers to Parkersburg, W. Va: where
they belonged
The chairman OF the Street Committee, Mr..
Ker, announced that he would report the City
Engineers ordnance referred to his committee,
at the next meeting.
communication was received from Mr..
w Gilman, Civil Engineer, announcing himself
"a candidate for the position of Civil Engineer of
the city.
Mr.. German called attention to the miserable
condition of the walk between the Va. Hotel and
abe Lunatic Asylum.
Adjourned.
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No. Persons indebted to the old firm of j.
Va W. Newton mast, without delay, call
"a and settle, as all bills must be paid.
Nc word to the wise we deem all that is
Ma necessary. "Short settlements make
Ma~ long friends" Remember the 'Golden
va Rule" and call without delay.
Very respectfully,
ianlO JAMES W. NEWTON
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Hotels.
A MEXICAN HOTEL,
~ Iumediz telu at the Va, Central Railroad
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
MooHEsNEY & NADENBoUsoE ,proprietors.
J. B. LICHLITER, Manager.

TheProprietorsin resuming the management
ofthis well known and popular hotel, SO long
and favorably known to the tras cling puollc,
promise in the future retain the reputation the
American has borne, as
First Glass Hotel.
Ttslocality, Immediately at the RailroadDerot'
rendersit convenient stopping place for per-
sons on business or in search ofhealth.
Bar and Barber Shot, in the House
Allthe Offices of the Telegraph and Stage
lines running to this own are adjoining this
House.
A frstclass Livery Stable, under O'Toole &
Donovan il connected with this house.
McCHESf Ely & co.
NIB. Citizens ofthe County wi lbe furnished
Dinner at so Cents, and Horses ed by Messrs
Donovan & o. Tooleat 20 Gents.
Oct Lift
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FIRE The kitchen of Thos. j. Clarke at
naynesboro was destroyed by fire on the night
of the 10th, the contents chiefly destroyed. The
fire department was on the ground promptly con.
sisting Of the heaviest shower of RAIN that had
faea for months Buckets were at a discount
and the dwelling house within few feet, did not
run the least risk OF firing, as there was deluge
of water from above Mr. Clark's loss covered
by insurance in the Wuynssboro Benev client Com
pany, the Spontaneous offerings of his sympathiz-
ing mel hbors.
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No BRIDGE The foot pad as be approaches
the South River at Wanyesboro', going east or
west, bestows his blessing the IN bridged
stream, which rolls its rem orsaess current on to
the sea, aughng at the chagrin Of the disap-
pointed destrian, as he turns away in disgust,
clamboring over fences and depredating on pri-
vate grounds, to seek a passage at the Railroad
bridge, lens thening the distance from one fourth
to half mile and necess Eating climbing up the
abulment of the Railroad bridge, thereby imper
ling life and limb The apathy on the subject
of bridge at this place is reprehensible, to say
the least oft. The Township Board is shamefully
derelict in its duty. Cant they hew a few logs
and throw foot crossing over? This would
serve valuable purpose leading highway
deserves better thing, however. 1t is not only
a township but a county concern.
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novl5-tf.
1873, JANUARY 1st, SO.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
CHANGE OF FIRM!

From the above date we will be found at our old
stand on Augusta street, with the name of the
firm changed to
JAMES w. NEWTON IL GO.
Thankful for past favors we solicit an increased
share of your patronage pledging ourselves to
do the utmost in our power to please all who
may call
CASH BUYERS will find it to their interest
to examine our stock of
DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS,
NOTIONS,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND MILLINERY,
before making their purchases. Failing to do
SO you will lose bargains.
Call early and often GU
JAS. w. NEWTON & CO.