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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

In Dublin township, in Pulaski county, the
meeting failed to agree between Kemper and
Withers, and adjourned until last Saturday.
There was a tie vote, and the chairman refused
to decide
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

Congressman Charles Foster, Of the Tenth
Ohio District, has yielded to public sentiment
and returned his back pay to the Treasury. In
March last he decided to present his share to
the school fund of his district, but his constitu-
euts having shows such disapprova ofthat step,
he has reversed it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

Isabella McBridge, aged 70. living with her
husband on farm about seven miles from
Williamsport, Pa, was brutally murdered on
the night of 22nd inst. by being shot through
the head. Her husband, John McBridge, was
knocked down with club and received seven
severe cuts in the head When found he was
lying on the floor wetering in his blood, but
living The old people lived alone. and are
supposed to have had large sum Of money
Three thousand dollars were found in the
house. There is no clue to the murderers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

The Radicals of Virginia, though principally
black men, will be all hues after the Lynchburg
convention, and very blue in November
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

La Charlottesville on the evening of the 2lst
inst, about clock, Clarence, eldest son of
DR.. John Thornley,, surgeon United States navy
citizen of this place, accidentally shot him
self. He and a cousin had been on hunt, and
returned to his chamber to wash and prepare
for dinner, when by accident bis gun was dis
charged. The contents lodged in his heart,
killing him almost Immediately.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

The story of the shower OF frogs has been
collapsed by an account received from Sberburne
county, Minnesota, where during storm re-
Gently the meadows we're thickly strewn with
some strange creatures, having gills, and ins
like fish, but also four legs, terminating in
claws"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

A large and destructive FIRE occurred in Jack-
son, Tenn, on GOTH The postofice and the
Office Of the Wing and Tribune were among
buildings burned. Total loss from SIS. 900 to
rance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

A suggestion is made that when Wise crosses
the ocean in the Graphic balloon, he should
drop bottles containing messages every hour IT,
to the ocean, SO that some clue may be had to
his whereabouts. Passengers by the steamers
are requested to carry sheet-iron umbrellas, or
keep in the cabin while Wise is throwing bot
tlns
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29
ALEX. III. Fl. STUART,
july15-tds Commissioner.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAL
u liable Mill Property and other

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAL
v liable Will Property and other
REAL ESTATE IN BATH COUNTY,
In pursuance ola joint decree in two causes,
pending in the Circuit Court of Bath county. on
the Chancery side thereof, one in the name of
John P. Porter, admir- of S. A. Porter, decd,
VS.. Martha A. McClintic and others, and the
other in the name of John Cleek, Jr., Sheriff.
and administrators for, &C., vs.. John z. Porter,
administrator of S. A. Porter, dec d, and Others
pronounced at the October term, 1872, of the
said court, the undersigned, the Commissioners
therein named, will proceed on
Saturday, the 9th day Of August, 1873,
on the premises, to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, the following enumerated tracts
or parcels of land, lying and being on Cedar
Greek, and the waters thereof, in the said coun-
ty of Bath, and of which Stephen A. Porter late
of the county aforesaid died seized, to wit
One tract of 333 acres, one of 100 acres one of
1877 acres, one of 1874 acres, and one of acres
all CONTIGUOUS to each other and making in the
aggregate i $50 acres.
Upon these lands there are situated two excel
lent dwelling houses, with all necessary out
buildings attached to each of them, and upon
one of the SAID tracts there is valuable
Manufacturing and Water Grist MIL,
and also SAW-MILL, with a constant, full
and never-failing supply of water for propelling
the same. This property is very valuable for
agricultural purposes, and upon a portion of it
there is said to be beds of excellent iron ore 1t
will be sold as whole, or in parcels to suit pur-
chasers and is susceptible of division into two
separate farms.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand to pay costs of
the two suits above mentioned and the expenses
of the sale aforesaid, and the residue of the pur-
chase money In three equal annual payments,
bearing interest from the date of sale, the pur-
chaser or purchasers be required to execute
bonds for said deferred instalments with good
personal security and the legal title to be retain
ed as u, inmate security
The title to all these lands is believed to be u's
questionable, and they are worthy the attention
of purchasers JOHN 2. PORTER
VIM. Il. TERRILL,
VIM. NJ MCALLI TER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

The Radicals seem determined to carry Vir-
GINA at the November election, and will strain
every point to do SO. 1t is stated that Navy
Department, at the request Of Virginia politi-
clans. has promised to order all work that is
necessary to be done between now and next fall
to the navy yard. This will necessitate the in
crease of hands at this establishment whose
votes will count heavily in the November cleo
finn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29
MIDDLE River Farm

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 acre. of which is frst-class River Bottom
and the balance best quality of upland, produ-
the farm.
The improvements are excellent, including a
good two-story brick dwelling and kitchen, good
barn and all necessary out-buildings.
embracing about 500 vines of select and choice
grapes. 1t was laid out with great care, and has
been we'll cultivated. The premises Will be
shown to any ono desiring to see them by the
undersigned VIII resides on them.
Terms reasonable and made known on appli-
cation. SAMUEL G. HARPER
no5-tf Executor of K. Harper, deceased
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

A horse thief named Howard, lately hanged
by vigilance committee in Missouri, was ascer-
tanned to have been member of that commit
tee The regulations OF the committee demand
that in such cases the offender shall be dragged
to the place of execution by the tail of horse
-au act of cruelty that was literally carried
out 10 the case of Howard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

The receipts Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal for the week ending July 18th were ::
Cumberland, $l4074 %; Georgetown, So 300 ];
Williamsport, $75 sc. and Hancock, $22 81 ::
total, $l6,472 SO. The canal is in a most -four
ishing condition, aud the works are 10 good or
der. Forty.eight boats passed over the line
one day last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

Il situated on the Valley Turnpike, and
Railroad, u miles N. E. of Staunton, contain
ing 1921 acres. Improvements good Dwell
ing House. with rooms and dry cellar; a
nGhen with aond large % nrscass S%
house, ice house, &C. A large unfailing spring
of the best water, with good stone SPRING
house, a young orchard beginning to bear, and
an old one producing much fruit. The most of
the land is very good, and all easily improved
by proper management.
Persons wishing to purchase invited to
examine the property.
je24-tf w G. CAMPBELL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29
vI,RUsr SALE OF vALUABLECITY

PROPEKTY.-By virtue of Deed
of Trust executed to me on August 1st, 1859, by
Heber Ker and NJ. S. Ker, his wife, to secure
debt of $500 due by negotiable note of zen date
with said deed to the Virginia Insurance Com
pany. [ will proceed to sell on
SATURDAY, THE 23RD OF AUGUST, 1873
in front of the rt-house, at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash. warehouse and
lot near G. & o. r. r. and Lushbaughs work
shops,
The lot contains 8. $50 So #. and is daily in
creasing in value. Is conveniently located and
easy of access. The property will be shown by
undersigned, who can be found at his law office
in Courthouse alley
jy22-tds S. TRAVERS PHILLIPS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29
lFE7RUSEEEsS SALE
of Valuable Property.

NE4R war p
By virtue of deed of trust executed to me by
81. L. Gallaher, dated February 10th, 1872 and
recorded in the Clerks Office of Augusta coun-
ty, in Deed book, No 81, page II, for certain
purposes therein specified, and by direction of
the parties secured thereby, l will proceed in
WaynesbOro, on
SATURDAY, AUG UST 9TH, 1873,
in front of the Railroad Depot to sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder, the following
property, to wit: lst lot of ground near the
mill known as the old Deal lanyard End. A
tract of land in the Blue Ridge containing 375
acres, conveyed to said Gallaher by Cornelius
Kelly, by deed recorded in Clerks office of Au-
gusta county 3rd. A tract of land on the Blue
Ridge, containing 27O acres, which was con-
veyed to Gallaher by L. Shaw and wife; 4th. A
tract of land, containing about $40 acres, con-
veyed to Gallaher by Mrs Judith P. Rives and
Jane F. Page, and 9Th. All the Household and
Kitchen Furniture belonging to said Gsllaher,
in his house at Waynesboro.
TERMS OF SALE.-The deed requires cash in
hand. But arrangements will be made on day
of sale. by which one-fourth cash, and balance
at six, twelve and eighteen months, by we'll en-
dOrsed negotiable notes. bearing per cent in
terest, will be accepted instead of cash for the
real estate and negotiable notes bearing interest
well endorsed, will be accepted for sums over
H. M. BELL,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

GtoIen-From the premises of the su bscriber,
y near Moffetts Creek, Augusta county,
BAY HORSE, four years old, about IA hands
high, with one hind foot half white-no other
marks remembered.
A reward of $40 will be paid for the horse,
or any information that will lead to his recovery,
or $50 for the Horse and thief.
iulv29-3t JACOB SENSEBAUGH JR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

Capt. Halpin has just successfully completed
the laying of the fourth cable between Sidney,
G. B., and Vacentia, New Foundland,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

VALUABLE LAND.

u NJ
In pursuance CT decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, made in the cause of Craun,
&C., against Weller, &C., we will, on
Wednesday, the 18th dag Of August nert,
offer at public sale, on the premises, to the high
est bidder, that most desirable estate, known as
the WELLER FARM, now in the possession of
ney, on the Valley Railroad and Keezetown
road. near to the Depot, containing 22l4 acres
has on it q spacious Brick Mansion and Kitch-
en-. and good Orchard. The land is productive
lies well and is susceptible of much improve
ment,
TERMs.-Costs of suit, &c, in hand balance
in equal instalments at one, two and three years,
bearing interest from sale; the purchaser to give
bonds with approved personal security, and title
to be retained as ultimate security.
Sale at IL o'clock, A. M.
H. W. SHEFFEY,
N. K. TROUT,
iulyS-tds Commissioners.
d.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

of one of the best Makers on reasonable terms for
sale; also, splendid assortment of American and
Foreign Vocal and Instrumental sheet music.
Any piece desired, not on hand, will be ordered
with the utmost dispatch. uly29-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

II Under a trust deed executed to me by
George A. Anderson, on the 18th day of August.
1859, will on thursday, the 3lst DAY OF
JULY, 1873 offer at sale, on the premises, to the
highest bidder, q very excellent Tract of Land
in Augusta county on both sides OF the Middle
River about 64 miles from Staunton, containing
1851 acres. 1t has on 1t comfortable dwell
lngs. a splendid Spring and good Barn there
is about eighty acres of superior River Bottom
on it, and all the land is productive
Also all the personal property embraced in
said deed, which may be on the premises
TERMs-Personal property cash-one-fourth
of purchase money for land In hand, and the re-
mainder in equal installments at six, twelve and
eighteen months, purchaser to give bonds with
good security and title to be retained until the
whole purchase money is paid.
julyl- ALEX. ANDERSON, Trustee.
GALE OF VALUABLE CITY PRO-
- PERTY.-By virtue of decree rendered
by the Circuit Court of Augusta county, IN Col
Inns creditors VS.. Collins administrator, &c, we
will proceed to sell, in front of the Courthouse,
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST LIST, 1873, (Court-day,)
q very desirable HOUSE and LOT, situated in
the Northeastern part of Staunton, on the
Western side of the McAdamized road, and con-
tanning about quarter of an acre. being the
same Of which Mrs Mary Collins died seized.
Terms-Cash in hand enough to pay cost of
suit and SALE balance in three equal installments
at six, eighteen and thirty months purchas to
execute bonds with approved personal security,
bearing interest at six per cent from day of sale.
Title held as ultimate security
S. TRAVERS PHILLIPS,
VIM. II. GORMAN,
$ july1-tds Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29
NOMMISSIONERS SALE OF
u ~ Acres of Land


By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta, rendered at June term, 1878, in the
case of NJ. Koiner's Ex'rs VS.. Nj. Koiner's widow
and heirs, l WILL as Commissioner named In
said decree, sell at pubic auction, on
Saturday, the 9th day Of august, 1878,
in front the Depot of the G. g. o. r. r., in Fish
ersville. tract of 81 Acres of Land, lying
near Fishersville, being one-half of tract of
102 acres, of which M. Koiner died seized. This
tract lies near Fishersville and adjoins the land
of A. II. Curd and others, Curd having bought
one half of the original tract
By the terms of the decree, / am authorized to
sell the whole tract together to divide it into
lots, as may deem best.
The terms of sale, if sold as whole will be
500 in hand, and the balance in three equal an
nual instruments with interest from day of sale,
secured by bonds with good personal security,
and title retained ultimate security. Posses
sion given promptly.
If sold in lots the payments will be more
prompt.
" mr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29
FINE FARM FOR sALE.-In pur


IA suance of decree of the County Court
of Augusta, rendered the cause of Trout, Re-
ceiver. &C., against James r. Grove, &C., we
will offer. at public sale, on the premises, to the
highest bidder, on
Thursday, the 28th dag Of August mert,
that very SUPERIOR TRACT OF LAND, the
property of James r. Grove, on the head waters
of Middle River, about one mile from Summer
dean, in said county, containing 21l Acres. Of
great fertility. 1t has on it spacious BRICK
MANSION, all necessary out buildi1 gs, sever
al TEN ANTS HOUSES. fine fruits, pure water,
&c. and is surrounded by good neighborhood.
We will also sell tract of Mountain Land con-
tanning IiIk Acres.
TERMS.-Enoughi in hand to pay costs Of suit
and sale, and balance in equal instalm ents at
one, two, three and four years, bearing interest
from the confirmation of sale. The purchaser to
give bonds with sufficient security, and the title
retained as ultimate security.
e. NJ. COCHRAN, JE,
n K. TROUT,
iu1DCQ A.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

MIEW GOODS! NEW GODDS!!
We are receiving large lot ofSUGAR, which
We consider GREAT BARGAINS.
We will give our customers the benefit of those
LOW PRICES, for the ensuing two weeks af-
ter that will charge the advance which has taken
place.
We call the attention of merchants especially
to these goods.
july29 BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29
july8- ids Trustee.
EEsS, SALE OF la ND

" IN POCAHONTAS co, w. VA.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Pocahontas County, West Virginia, in the cause
of VIM. f. IRVINE VS.. Peter Fl. Slaven's Admir-,
and al. the undersigned as special Commissioners
will offer for sale on or near the premises on
THURSDAY THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST,
1873, the following tracts of land, to-wit: 26O
ac, es lying on the Staunton and Parkersburg
Turnpike on Cheat Mountain in Pocahontas
County. West Va, known as lot No. in the
partition of the lands Of Jacob G. Slaven, dec
and which was assigned to Winfield L Slaven;
the undividedintere of Winfield T. Slaven, in
Lot No. 3 being the lot assigned to Alice Slaven
in said partition of the lands of the said Jacob G.
Slaven decd; also the undivided interest of the
said Winfield [. Slaven, in the dover interest of
the widow of the said Jacob g. Slaven, decd
These lands are situated in lannon's blue grass
section, and portion of them we'll adapted to
grain raising
TERMS OF SALE Sufficient in hand to pay
costs of suit and defray expenses of SALE and for
the residue credit of six, twelve and eighteen
months, the purchaser or purchasers giving bond
with approved personal security, and the title
retained as ultimate security until the purchase
money is all paid.
GEO. H. MOFFETT,
july 15-tds JAS. M. SIEG,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

fyO2nm issioner's Sale.-In obedience to
~ decree of the County Court of Angus
ia, entered on the 7th day of May, 1873, in a
Chancery cause therein pending, in the name
of A. II. Curd VS. L. Zerkle and Others, l will
proceed to SELL at public auction, to the highest
bidder, on
Saturday, the 9th day Of august mert,
on the premises, or in front of the same, GER
tain STORE-HOUSE, situate in the town of
Fishersville, now in the occupancy of s. w.
Patterson and others.
residue in three equal annual payments, bear
ing interest from day of sale. Purchaser to give
bonds with good security. and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security. When the sale is
reported and confirmed, the Court will order
possession to be delivered to the purchaser.
ALEX. IL. III. STUART,
iulyI5-tds Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29

VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY tor
Sale.--The undersigned offers for sale
his valuable property, situated on the corner of
Main and Green streets Fronts III feet on Main
and SO feet on Green street. There is very
good HOUSE and other improvements on the
the Lot and also fine lot of fruit and q good
garden. TERMS easy. Apply to
julyl5-3t JNO. f. SHELLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29
Land Sales.
VFVR y T EE'S SALE of One of the
MOST VALUABLE LANDED ES-
TATES IN GREEN BRIER COUNTY, AND
THE PERSONAL PROPERTY

MOST VALUABLE LANDED ES-
TATES IN GREEN BRIER COUNTY. AND
BELONGING THERETO
By virtue of deed of trust from Stuart Nc
Chung to as Trustee, dated Nov g. 1865. and
recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County
Court of said county, and in pursuance of de-
cree rendered by the Circuit Court of said coun-
ty, at the May term, 1873, I will proceed to SELL
at public auction, to the highest bidder, in front
of Moore's Hotel, in the town of Lewisburg. on
WEDNESDA Y, Il LUG UST GOTH,
1873. the lands conveyed to me by said deed, be-
ing the lands upon whcd the said Stuart Nc
Chung lately resided and consisting mainly, but
not entirely, of the real estate descended to him
from the late Andrew McCIung. decd, or pur-
chased from the other heirs Of said Andrew Nc
Chung, but the sale will not include those por-
tons Of said Andrew Meetings. lands, which,
In the partition thereof, were assigned to Jane
Williams and Harriet Crawford; and that por-
ton of said lands assigned to Mrs. Elizabeth
Burns, will be sold separate and apart from the
rest: This estate has long and justly been re-
garded Is the most valuable farm in this county,
and Mr. Joseph McClung, who lives upon the
premises, will take pleasure in showing it to any
one who may wish to look at it. And, on Thurs
day. the 2lst day Of Aagmst, 1878, will sell, upon
said lands, such and so much of the personal
property conveyed by said deed, as can be found
The title to all the above property is believed
to be indisputable, but selling, trustee, will
only convey such title as is vested in me.
TERMS oE SALE.-The personal property will
be sold for cash. AS to the land, SO much of the
proceeds will be required to be paid down, as
will pay off the costs of suit and expenses of sale
for the balance credit of g. L. land Is months
will be given, the purchasers executing bonds
with approved personal security for the deferred
payments, and the title will be retained until all
the purchase money is paid.
MASON MATHEWS,
iulv22-4t Trustaa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-29
Land Sales.
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned has IN nand, tor sale,
the farm known as MARTIAL RETREAT"
formerly owned by George Baylor, containing
$40 acres, lying 81 miles West of Staunton,
on Bakers creek, and miles South fthe Ches.
s. o. r. r.
The land is under an improved state of Guilt
walton. and well set in grass, with exception of
Is or so acres which is heavily timbered.
There are two good MEADOWS, containing
from Is to 80 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 well watered. being open to Jive neUer:faiLlng
Springs Fencing all in good repair. There is
superior two story brick dwelling house, beau
tifully 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 mater po10er sufficient for good, merchant
mill A young orchard, with 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
respondence relating to the purchase of it will
be promptly responded to. or can be seen per-
sonaly at my Office, opposite the Court house,
Staunton. PRESTON A BAYLOR,
ap29-tf Agent.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-17
To Make Court-Piaster.

Soak isinglass in little warm water
for twenty-four hours then evaporate
nearly all the water by a gentle heat,
dissolve the residue in little proof
spirits of wine, and strain the whole
through a piece Of open linen. The
strained mass should be a stiff iellv
when cool Now extend piece of silk
on wooden frame, and fix it tight with
tacks and pack-thread. Melt the ielly
and apply it to the silk thinly and
evenly with a hair brush. A second
coating must be applied when the first
has dried. When both are dry. cover
the whole surface with two or three
coatings of balsam of Peru, applied in
the same way. Plaster thus made is
very pliable, and never breaks.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-17
Modern EgYnt.

The land of the Khedive is likely soon
to rival in greatness the ancient king
dom of the Pharaohs and the Ptolemies.
Modern Egypt cannot, it is true, com
pare with ancient Egypt in the number
of its inhabitants, for Diodorus tell us
that the latter contained 10000 towns
and villages, while Herodotus says that
IN the reign of Amasis there were in
Egypt 10000 cities. What successive
sovereigns, however, from Sesostris to
the caliphs failed to effect, or accom-
plished only in part, has been complete
y achieved under the rule of the
khedive by the opening of the Suez
canal, while Alexandria and Cairo are
fast becoming cities of palaces, and the
wealth of the country is every day in
creasinp.