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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02
Aug 70 IDS Administrators
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

VALUABLE FARM FOB SALE.
The undersigned has in hand, for sale.
the farm known MARTIAL RETREAT"
formerly owned by George Baylor, containing
$40 acres, lying 81 miles West of Staunton,
on Bakers creek, and miles South of the Ches
& D. r. r.
The land is under an improved state of cult
walton. and well set in grass, with exception of
IS or so acres, which is heavily timbered
There are two good MEADOWS, containing
from 70 to 30 acres, through which passes full
and constant stream of water, and are so situated
that they can be watered from the mill race in
case of drought The other portion of the farm
IS we'll watered, being open to JfOe qaeuer-faiLang
Sprlngs. Fencing all in good repair. There is
q superior two-story brick dwelling house, beau
tfulIy situated on the place. containing seven
large rooms, together with all the necessary out
buildings, barn, smoke-house, dairy, &c all
convenient.
There is a good chopping mill on the place.
with a0ater poaoer sufficient for good. merchant
mill. A young orchard, with a good selection
of fruit, is situated near the house The place
itself is IN pleasant community, convenient to
churches and schools.
The farm is to be sold privately, and any cor
rTespondence relating to the purchase of it will
be promptly responded to, or can be seen per-
sS2nally at my office opposite the Court house,
otaunton. PRESTON A BAYLOR,
ap29-tf Agent.
TENRUST sALE.-Uuder deed of trust ex-
u ecuted to me by Andrew j. Haruff, I
will on Friday the 18Th day of September, 1873,
on the premises, offer at public sale, to the high
est bidder, parcel of land in Augusta county,
about one-fourth of mile from Valley Mills
and two and quarter miles from SwooDe's De-
pot containing Ill acres and poles. It
has on it q comfortable house and other improve
ments
The title is believed to be good, but will con-
N K TROUT,
aug12.tds Trustee.
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j. FL. CALLISON,
au19-tds Executor of Mary Lofts, decd.
GALE OF TWO TRACES of LAND.

NALE OF TWO TRACTS OF LA n ID.
Ephram and Jane Kerr, decd, will offer for
sale publicly, on SATURDAY. the 18th day of
September next, two tracts of Land, each con-
tanning So acres. lying on Middle River near
Brew's mill. adjoining Col Kerr and Daniel
CARRIER. Said tracts will be sold separately, both
having dwelling houses on them.
Terms of Sae.-One- third eash-the remain
der in one two and three years, with interest
from day of sale. DAVID KERR,
au1Q-1tc# for tha hoirc
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NICHO. K. TROUT,
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aug Comm slOner.
MEDssElE River Narrs.

FOR S LIE.
l 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 N forth of Staunton, within mile of the
Valley Turnpike (McAdamized) and half mile
of the Valley Railroad. 1t contains I7l4 acres,
sixty acres of which is frst-cass River Bottom
and the balance best quality of upland, produ-
cling equal to the bottom, Ample timber for
the farm.
The improy ements are excellent, including a
barn and all necessary out-buildings
There is on the premises splendid vineyard,
embracing about 500 vines o. select and choice
grapes 1t was laid out with great care, and has
ssewn to any on Desiring to see them BY
undersigned VIII resides on them.
Terms reasonable and made known on appli-
cation. SAMUEL Q. HARPER,
nnh=tf Exacutnr of Hannah danaasad
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If you spend ten cents for cigar, buy the
Manila-none better in market.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02

Go to Armentrout & Co, and ask for the Ma
nilla cigar, its flavor is delicious.
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N pursuance of decree of the County Court
of Augusta, rendered in the cause of Hopkins,
&c VS.. Robert A. Curry &C., L will, on
Thursdays the 11th day Of September neat,
proceed on the premises, to offer at public sale,
to the highest bidder, tract of land now in pos
acres, on Naked Creek about IA miles from
Stanton. 1t has on it comfortable buildings
and out houses, good spring water, Orchard &c.
TERMs.-Costs of sale in hand-balance in
equal instalments at one, two three and four
years, bearing interest from sale, to be secured
by bonds with good personal security, and title
to be retained as further security.
NICGO X. TROTT
aup12.tds Commissioners
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Land Sales.

DUBLIC SALE OF Personal Prop
IL erfy.-Having sold my farm, | will, on
FRLDA Y, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1878,
offer to the highest bidder, all of my personal
property, consisting of
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITERE,
Farming Implements,
good horse wagon and harness, No. young
draft horses, 2 fresh mich cows, 6 head of young
cattle, II head of hogs and lot of wheat and
oats hay and straw, and about 20 cords of wood
Terms made known on day of sale.-Sale to
commence at 10 o. clock
JAS. W. BROOKS.
E. nj. Cushing, Auctioneer. au26-3t
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF Town
" LOts.-By direction of the Circuit court
of Augusta county. rendered at the June term,
1878, in the cause of G. c.. McCutchen's Elk or
u.s. Adkins and others, the undersigned commits
sioner will, in the village of Middlebrook, on
Friday, the 18Th dag Of September,
proceed to sell at public auction, two unim-
proved lots in said village, known as Lots No.
Al and 45, both of which are situated in desi-
rable part of the town. Sale at III O'Clock.
Terms Costs of sale in hand, and balance in
equal instalments at one. two and three years,
bearing interest from day of sale. &C., the pur-
chaser to give bond with sufficient personal Sc
curity, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security.
aug19-tds j. II. CALLISON,
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nUBLRC SALE OF A VALUABLE

The undersigned, as Executrix of John Bush,
deceased, will offer, on the premises, at public
sale to the highest bidder, on
Saturday, the 9Th Of September, 1873,
the land upon which she now resides, contain
ing 40 acres, more or less, lying on the wa
tiers of the Big Calf Pasture River, one mile be-
low Deerfed in Augusta county, adjoining the
lands of Maloney, Beck, Gwinn and others
The improvements consist of substantial brick
dwelling, conveniently arranged; and good sta
within q few steps of the dwelling Persons
wishing to examine the property can do so by
calling on the subscriber residing on the place.
Terms easy and made known on the day of SALE
MARY A. BUSH,
Executrix of John Bush, deceased.
gzs- All person holding claims against the es-
tate of John Bush, deceased, will please present
them to the undersigned for settlement before
the day of sale, and those indebted to the estate
will please come forward and settle.
aul9-3t M A. B. Executrix
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NNUAL EXCURSION
~ OF THE
GUSTA FIRE COMPA
TO
VARIETY SPRINGS.

A FINE BAND OF MUSIC will accompany
the party. A Special Train and every ar
rangement made for the accommodation and
pleasure of passengers.
~ Train will leave Staunton at o'clock
sharp. ~
Tickets, round trip, one gentleman. 81 90
Gentleman and Lady, ....... so
For each additional Lady ....... ........... %
Tickets to be had of Committee.
COMMITTEE Charles W Stafford W. w.
Webb, E. f. Grove, John 7. Long, Thomas j.
Crowder sept2
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BUILDING LOTS.

varying in size from an acres to ID acres
These lots are beautifully located, upon streets
so feet wide, and are rapidly increasing in value.
The Homestead will be sold with II acres of
land attached, with less or more land at
tached as may be deemed best on the day of sale.
The residue of the farm will be sold in parcels
to suit purchasers.
Upon this portion of the tract there has been
recently discovered large and valuable
VEIN Of IRON ORE.
which has been opened, and is now furnishing
the Buffalo Gap Iron Company, with an abun.
dance of the best quality of iron ore.
Maps of Spring Farm, with all of the subdi-
visions proposed, will be found at the offices of
VIM. A. Pratt and Meade F. White, either of
whom will be pleased to show purchasers over
the premises.
Terms of SaIe.-One-third cash, and the
residue in three equal annual payments, bearing
interest from day of sale,- and interest payable
annually, evidenced by the bonds of the purcha-
sers, and lien retained upon the land for the
security of the after payments.
Sale will take place in front of the Court
house.
JOHN BALDWIN,
B. B. DONAGAE,
July15 ids Executors
POSTPONEMENT.- above sale is
postponed till Saturday,, Sept. 27th,
1879. sep2-tds
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NXECUTOR'S SALE OF LAND.-As
II Executor of Miss Mary Lofts, deceased,
the subscriber will sell at public auction on the
premises, four miles West of Greenville, Au-
gusta county, on
Thursday, the 18th day Of September, an
undivided interest of one-third of near % acres
of land, of which about one-half is in timber,
adjoining the lands of Jacob Lofts and others.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
Sale at II o. clock.
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IT AND FOR'SALE.-U Under decree of
IL the Circuit Court entered in the cause of
Shaw & Kunkles creditors vs. Lorenzo Shaw,
&c, will on Monday the 18th day Of .Septens-
Der neat, offer at public sale, in front of the
Courthouse, in the City of Staunton, to the
highest bidder the following tracts of land be-
long to said Lorenzo Shaw:
500 acres. without Improvements, a part of
the .'old Major Dowell tract" lying on and at
the foot of the South Mountain, adjoining lands
of Alex Patterson's heirs; $50 acres on
South Mountain, derived under tax title from
the heirs of David Moore, deceased; 35 acres,
on South Mountain formerly the property of
Jacob Peck, held under tax sales, and 223
acres. A acres and 80 acres, on South
Mountain
TERMs.-Enough in hand to pay costs of sale
and unpaid costs of suit-the balance in equal
instalments bearing interest at one two and
three years; the purchaser to give bonds with
good personal security, and the title retained as
ultimate security
Sale at u clock, M.
NICKO. x. TROUT,
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FATAL SHOOTING. "A negro named Alec.
jackson was shot and killed by deputy con-
stable, at Church road Crossing, Diuwiddie
county, on Saturday week. Jackson had been
arrested on charge Of larceny and was being
conveyed to jail, when he attempted to escape
and was fired on by the officers The ball pass
ed through his body in the region of the heart,
causing death in few hours
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02

1t is stated that the Vienna Exposition is
closing amidst general dissatisfaction. The
Vieonese, who expected great influx of visit
ors, bringing with them plenty of money, were
sorely disappointed, and many spectators were
involved In financial ruin. The Baltimore
American says:-There is now a great deal of
heart burning in regard to the awarding of
medals. OF the thirty thousand awarded, four
hundred go to America. but it is alleged that
the manner in which the prizes were secured
will render tie medals of no value as certificates
of merit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-02

VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT for
Sale at AucfiOn.-By virtue of q
decree of the Husting's Court for the City of
Staunton entered August 10th, 1873, in the suit
of Blckle Us. Zimmerman, 1, as Commissioner
of said Court will sell at public auction in front
of the Court house. in said city, on
Wednesday, September 10Th, 1873,
at o'clock, NJ, the house and lot now in
possession of Mrs. Hannah Zimmerman, adjoin-
ing Southards and others, on Fayette near john
ston street The opportunity for desirable IN
vestment is a splendid one. The property is
situated in locality where it is continually en-
HANGING in value
Terms Cash as to $4,000 of the purchase
money in hand, the residue upon q credit of six,
eighteen and thirty months bonds bearing in
terest from day of sale, with approved personal
security. Title retained for ultimate security.
s. TRAVERS PHILLIPS,
oi11Q
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Land Sales.
EOMMISSIONER'S SALE OF yalua-
I bile REM Estate in RufRaiO (an.-

~ Dlc ESD6i EStaSc Az ASun Usaps-
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county. rendered at the June term 1872,
in the cause of Spiece's creditors speces
admir- and ais we will on
Saturday, the goth day Of Sept, 1873,
proceed, on the premises, to sell at public aue-
ton to the highest bidder, the tract of lard of
which the late VIM. B. Spiece died seized, sub
iect 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
3O2 Acres.
Twenty-Five acres of which. together with the
Dwelling House and out houses have been as
signed to the widow for dover. The remainder
of the tract is heavily imbered and s 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 instalments. and lien re-
tanned as ultimate security.
N X. TROUT.
ALEX III. FULTZ,
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SPRING FARM.

containing about 975 Acres, Immediately ad-
joining the City of Staunton.
This is the most valuable tract of land in Au-
gusta county-the larger part of it, of the very
best quality for agricultural purposes There is
upon this tract a very large and elegant MAN
SION-HOUSE, and all necessary out-buildings,
with splendid SPRING in the yard.
That portion of the tract Immediately adjacent
to Staunton, we have had laid off into
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NeaO Advertisements.


PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE FARMS, BUILDING
LOTS AND MINERAL LANDS,
Adjoining the City of stanton.
AS Executors of William W. Donaghe, decd,
we will sell at public auction, on the premises on
SATURDAY, THE SOth DAY of AUGUST,
1873, the following tracts of land:
1st. That SPLENDID FARM known as
MONTGOMERY HALL.
containing about $50 ACRES, located on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, one mile west of
the City of Staunton.
This land is of the best quality, and in a high
state of cultivation. About 40 acres of this tract
are in Orchards of selected fruits-the trees
young and vigorous.
The DWELLING HOUSE, which is a COM
modious and substantial edifce, an Office, the
Kitchen and Smoke-house, are built of brick, in
good style, and occupy a commanding eminence,
with a spacious Lawn in front.
There are also upon the premises, good houses
for tenants, Corn-criD, Carriage house and a
splendid Swsher Barn.
End The OLD HOMESTEAD of Mr.. Dona-
CHE, known as
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FROM CASEY COUNTY.


MIDDLEBuRG, Ky, Dec. S, 1873.
COrreIPoadeao, Laierior Journal
Joshua Brown, whose examining triaI
for the killing of Saunders was progress
ing, when We last wrote, was acquitted
on the ground of selfdefense. Circuit
Court convened at Liberty ON last Mon.
day. The Commonwealth r.. F. f.
Young was called on the first day, but
that parsonage being absent, the Judge
issued bench warrant for his arrest,
and the Sheriff, summoning posse start
ed to hunt him up. He was found at
his mothers, in Pulaski county, brought
to Liberty and remanded to Jail to await
his trial, which was set for the June
term of Circuit Court. DIR. John A..
Wall had a sale, Saturday, Of his per-
sonal property, preparatory, as we learn,
of his removing to Texas. Though the
day was disagreeable, good crowd was
in attendance. According to the opin-
ion of those in whose judgment we can
rely, his property generally, considering
the times, brought good prices. We note
the following; One mare colt by Clay
Powells Abdallah, To Craig Wall at S75.
One fine saddle and harness horse 4
years old, to W. A. Cofey, at sl35; one
ditto, q years old, to same, at sl05. 10
sheep to j. Y. Carpenter, at So 20 each.
A lot Of 30 mules ready for market were
recalled at bid of $50 per head A
fierce storm of wind passed through this
section last Wednesday night, but no
damage of consequence was done. How
ever, our clever sewing machine agent,
j. VI Cooper, of Pulaski, who had stop
ped at house few miles below here,
was terribly alarmed the next morning
to find his wagon, which had been left
before the door, invisible. On search be.
ing made il was found at the bottom of
an abrupt declivity, where, after making
several somersaults which would have
done credit to circus performer, it had
alighted right side up and not much
people living in the low
er end Of Lincoln on Green river, are
discussing the propriety of constructing
a turnpike road to commence at IA point
about or ? miles above here on the
liustonville pike, running up the river
bottom and intersecting the Mck inney's
Station pike near Jere Wilder's This
road aside from its public
utility is almost a necessity Ia this par
Iicular community, as the bottoms al
ways fall out Of the roads in winter aud
are impassable......lt would be but an
act of Justice for these people to have
county assistance, as they have always
voted for turnpike taxes and contributed
beyond their means by taking stock in
roads in which they had no direct inter
nst. T..
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Rendered by Pon,ius Plate, acting
Governor of Lower Galilee, that Jesu.
Of Nazareth shall suffer death on the
cross.
''In the year seventeen Of the Empire
Of Tiberias Caesar, and the 4th of March,
the city of the holy Jerusalem. Cephas
and Caiphas being priests, sacri6cator.
of the people Of God, !, Pontius PLATE,
Governor Of the pretory. condemn Je
= sus of Nazareth t. dic on the cross he
tween two thiev,s-the great and notori
ou- evidence Of the people saying
/. He is n seduccr.
=. lie i. scditious.
2. lie is the enemy of the law.
I. lie calls himself, falsely, the son
Of God.
3. lie calls himself King Of Israel
&. He entered into the temple, fol.
lowed by a multitude. bearing palm
branches in their hands.
Order the centurion, Quintius Corne-
liu- to lead him to the place Of execu-
ton.
Forbid any person, whosoeyer, poor
or rich, to oppose the death of Jesus.
The witnesses that signed the death of
Jesus are:
/. Daniel Robani, Pharisee.
2. Janus lloroble.
3. Capet, a citizen.
Jesus shall 90 out of the city by the
gate Strenuous
The above sentences are engraved on
copper plate, on one side is written
these words:
"a similar plate is sent to each of
these tribes.
1t was found in antique vase of white
marble, while excavating in the city OF
Aquilla, in the Kingdom of Naples, in
the year 1925, aud was discovered by
the Commissiariat of Arts attached to
the French armies. At the expedition
of Naples it was found enclosed in box
of ebony, in the sacristy of Caurtem.
The French translation was made by
the members of the Commission of Arts.
The children requested earnestly that
the plate might not be taken away from
them. The request was granted as a re-
ward for the army. Mr.. Demon, one
of the savans, caused plate to be made
OF the model, ON which he had engraved
the above sentence At the sale Of his
collection of curiosities, it was bought
by Lord Howard for 1854 Francs.
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How THE BABY CAME.


The Lady Mon sam. a.x.t.,,
She did, you needn't doubt it
a lovely lady dressed in white,
III tell you all about IT,
Ihey hurried len and me to bed,
And aunty said, "Now may be
That pretty moon up overhead
VIII bring Us down a baby.
"You lie AZ ouict n. can no
Perhaps you'll catch her peeping
between the window bars, TO see
" all the folks are sleeping,
Ana Then, u both OF you keep still,
Ana all the room is shady,
Sheli hoat across the window-sill,
\ bonnie white moon lady.
"Acros, the sill along the aoor
foull see her shining brightly,
ontil she comes to mothers door,
Ana then she u vanish Iightlyi
but IN the morning you will lind,
" nolh'hg happens may be-
shes lett US something nice behind
a "eau'liul star-bahy.
We didn't lust believe her then.
FOR auntys always chatting,
ihe tales she tells To me and Len,
would make you die laughing;
ANA "hen sue went out pretty soon'
Len salu' lhats aunty hummlng'
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Newspaper Laws.

We ~suld call the sTcssl sttention ~ p-~tsasstsr,
sss .sescriber- 10 the oo-lns .,rop.. of the
p.r>r svs
I postmaster 10 rrquirrd N eive notice by letter
(returpinE paper docs nos answer the lsrl when .
ssb-crier doc. not ste his PAPER of the once aud
state the reasuns Tor IL not icing taten snd nex-r
70 DO - makes the postmaster responsible IN the pub
usb-f ior the pay ment
Any per-,n -ho tsk-- paper frrm the po-iofhce
whether ted Ia his uams another, vhethsr he
has n ns~cfhs-i or not, II responsible fst the psy
n p-r.pn orders his rap-r d.continucd, he must
psy all arrcarsrr- the publisher may continus ~
srns Il until the payment u made.
n the sub-ritsf ordcrs hls paper " 10 .topI,sd At
. es<tain time. and IN. 10 --nd, the
ssh~tfibct u hoand 10 pat f hN be ake- fusn the
rs-tofhce. TIE lsv rt,sgei. uTou tbe rruund thst
man nust psy Gov What he us-.
The ooarts have decided that refusing 70 take
ssvspsp~rs aud pcrilicas from the UDstO os Ur r.
moving and leaving them uncallei fof I. pfms f.cia
sytdencs ~ Intentional frsud
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TO ADVERTISERS.

The rates re have established Gr advertising riu H.
s.rirtv adhered To In every instanes They d lo~
sny paprr established hrm hasis, With =
vide circulation, b. busnc--. We desire thoics
advertisements. and vil give preference A-sy- 10 b.
ral psirunase We think business ~ill get value
rsceiSei then they employ our columns IN making
kBo-n theft busnes. 10 our hundreds ~ rlers ani,
and DO not want mans money unls-. give him
value received glance At cur paT-r ~ill convince
shrsrd 0i-ftsfs II the advantage columns anrf
ss the hcft husine-s me IN hs country represented
In them. We could easily nil our psI-r vith fr gn
Embellishments, sunlfy humbugs. patent mesiicinrs,
stc but not vurtin. the Jes trinriple e=iurt-
ing stuh In our columns that would blush rev
rniinehd 10 rragrs At loser rates than chare
bone patrons jusf b ~ .-we charge all alike, iorrign
and local-anl reject al that are not rUliahle and
vorthy the attentinn u readers A. an indu,e-
ment to reliable . uhai-als husness huu-r- say that
the JOussAL has larrsr virruat1n In 5ur countic.
81 Kentucky than all the other kentucty ue-sTaTsr-
ssmtinsd
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NOWHERE in his message to Congress
does Gen. Grant make the slightest ref,
erence to a Divine, overruling Provi-
dence. Heretofore fitting acknowl-
edgement of our obligations, and rever-
ent expression of our gratitude, to Al
mighty God, have always been deemed
indispensably proper and appropriate, in
every Annual message. But it was left
for General Grant to make this unpar-
donable omission--not accidentally, but,
as il would seem, with deliberate intent;
and, already We have heard more than
one of "the elders say; "what is to be-
come of the nation that forgets Godg"-
Yeomau.