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X A PPEAL NOTICE.-U. s.. LAND OTFICH,
IAsIoux FALLS, D. T., Dec 18th 1876
CHRISTIAN Peterson, Sir: You are hereby noh-
fed that the Honorable Commissioners Of the Gensr
al Land Once, In letter dated Nov. 28th 1876, has
East Quarter section township g. Rsndge 81 for
feted. You are allowed sixty days from the service
Of notice in which to appeal from said decision.
B. F. CANPBELL, Register.
J. n. WAsHBuHN Receiver.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

DEATH OF AN ESTEEMED MERCHANT.
The community was shocked On Satur-
day morning last at the announcement of
of the death Of MI. M. A. Bright, q we'll
known merchant. He had been actively
engaged in business up to within two or
three days Of his death, which was caused
by dysentery. Mr.. Bright formerly did bust
ness in Lewisburg, the firm being Bell Il
Bright. He removed here and purchased
the tobacco establishment of Cochran &
Co., on New street. He was a model bust
ness man, quiet. unobtrusive, and con-
Quoting his affairs with the highest in
tegrity. In private life he was d man Of
great benevolence, and many Of the needy
received help at his hands. His funeral
took place at the First Presbyter an
church, of which he was member, Sun
day morning, and his remains were taken
down to the cemetery Of the Old Stone
church, seven miles below Staunton.
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CONFEDERATE DEAD.-At WaynesbOrO
there are twelve Confederates buried. MI.
W. Alexander who made the collins for
them and kept record furnishes us their
names and the date of their burial: W. H.
Jones, Nov. 9, 81; Samuel Catlett, May s,
'62; Samuel Christian, May 9, '62; G. W.
Smith, Russell CO., va, June 8, '62; Will
ton Johnson, Pendleton co., W. Va,
June 10, 80; Henry G. Kennedy, Gordon
co., Ca, June u, 'e2; Thos. S. Moore,
Ca, June 20, '62; Michael Tolan, Irish
battalion, Va, Aug. Sd, 'e2; S. T. Walker,
sth Va. cavalry, '62; John Riddick, 51st
Va. regiment, '62; VIM. Taylor, La, 1872
- Layton, from the Chancell orsville fight
'62. Since he has opened his shop in
Waynesboro Mr.. A. has made $50 collins.
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BREv1r1Es.-A correspondence between

BREvITIEs.-A correspondence between
Col. J. P. Riley and Judge Jos. Fl. Sher.
rard of Winchester, shows that the net
amount received from the concert given
there by the Stonewall band was $166,36.
The upset bid of ten per cent. advance
made on the American Hotel by Col. Ma
denboush has been confirmed by the pay
ment of the money and the American Ho-
tel remains in the hands of Mr.. N. M.
Cartmell, who is rapidly improving it. In
the sale of the McCue homestead Judge
Mclaughlin has fixed the Sd of July for
the confirmation of the sale.
W. W. S. Butler has been appointed
Storekeeper and Guager at David Boards
dlstillery; W. HI. German, at Alex. Har.
man & Co.'S. and w. e. Brown at l.. Bum
gardner & Co.'S.
In the Circuit Court judgment has been
given for $4,000 in favor of the Virginia
Banking & Trust Co., against the eXecu-
trix of VIM. H. Tams.
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VERY VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY AND
v SUPERIOR WATER POWER FOR SALE

q The subscriber wishes to sell privately that
valuable property known as TRINITY POINTS
MILLS. situated on Middle River, Augusta Co.,
Va, 4 miles from Swoope's Depot. G. l. o. r.
R., and about 6 miles from Staunton,
CONTAINING FIFTY ACRES
of good limestone land, enclosed chiefly by a
substantial stone fence. The Improvements
consist of
COMFORTABLE. DWELLING,
and all necessary out-houses in good repair.
The mill is a four story framed building,
4Ox45 feet, rock basement, as good as new The
machinery is good and improved
THO PAIRS Best French Burrs,
The capacity of the mill is 40 barrels of -four
per day, and could be doubled at q small cost,
A splendid pair Choppers, Corn Crusher and
Circular Saw attached t, the mill. The Wmer
Power is admitted to be fully equal to any in
the Valley of inia-being ample at all sea-
sons This is fine wheat growing section,
and the mill has good custom. tits splen.
did location for a Factory of any kind, and the
supply of water amply sufficient for almost any
amount of machinery. An abundant supply of
choice fruit on this premises.
shall be pleased to see any person at my
house who may come to examine the properly
with view of purchasing. Terms accommo-
dating. Address,
W. NJ. TURNER,
junel5-4t Cburchville, Augusta CO., Va
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DIED..


CARROLL-At her. home in Lynchburg Va. June
5tl, at O'Clock T. M, Mrs Sarah Carroll, wife OF
John W. Carroll Esq.
The subject of this notice was sick only few days.
and Notwithstanding everything was done for her
that could be done by a kind husband, and daughter
and sons, they had to see the wife, mother and
friend pass away from earth forever But what a
comfort to feel that their loss is her eternal gain
Mrs Carroll was most lffectionate wife, kind and
indnlgent mother and warm-hearted and obligng
neighbor, ever ready to assist friend, the poor
How sadly will she be missed by the loved ones at
home, relatives and friends She was born and
raised in Lynchburg. and had raised large family
them. and now that she has gone from them forever
on EARTH may husband children, relations and
land where parting is felt and feared no more.
It w.
WHITE.-Near Waynesboro, June 10Th, Mrs Jno.
White The large procession which followed her
remains to the Baptist Church in that town show
ed the effect of consistent Christian life. Rev.
Dr. Manly Of staunton preached the funeral ser
mon from the text: land his disciples came and
took up the body, and buried it, and went and
told Jesus"
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'wwYAYNEsBoRO PROPERTY

wWYAYNESBOROPR PROPERTY
wv FOR SALE.
The subscriber offers for sale, privately,
tract of land near the town of Waynes-
boro, Augusta County. containing 50acres,
q very desirable piece of property. Persons
deslrous Of investing in a small farm OF
rich land, that will produce as much as a
large poor one, can be suited. The build-
ings are Of frame, the dwelling house con-
tanning rooms, with ell and kitchen and
in the yard q first rate well of water. On
this property there is a building site over
looking the town, which for beauty is I'M
surpassed by any in the Valley. Nearly
half this land is usually in meadow and
for market garden or grass culture posses
ses many advantages which will be appar-
ent on inspection.
Also a House and Lot in Waynesboro.
This house is Of brick and covered with
tin and contains rooms. with outhouses
and well on the premises-lot 80 by
200. well located for a business house On
the rear, being bounded by the Depot
grounds, the dwelling fronting on "a Main
street. Terms to be agreed npun by the
CONT acting parties.
Waynesboro holds out many induce
ments to settlers, and the rich country sure
rounding it is capable Of supporting doubl-
the present population.
WILLIAM WITHROW.
apr13-tf-eow
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AMATEUR THEATRICALs. On Friday
night last two comediettas were presented
by amateurs on the W. l.. Asylum stage.
In the first, "The Welsh Girl" the weight
of the piece was carried by Mr.. G. Mem.
Whittle, of Staunton, whose acting was
positively excellent, and decidedly the best
amateur ''old man" we have seen. In the
second piece, 1.-TWO Sharps and One Flat, -
Miss Nellie l., of N. Y. IA debuta,ate),
Miss Nellie B, Of Richmond, and Mr..
A, all did we'll. Miss l., whose
character in each piece was secondary
and comparatively unimportant, yet show
ed such decided talent as to make her per-
Torrance most agreeably remembered.
There is, so to speak, great sweetness in
the freshness and grace of her acting,
which is peculiarly acceptable, the fresh
ness of amateurs being commonly recogni-
Fable only by aWkWardnesS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

PERsONAL.-At the commencement a
Roanoke College, among the members O.
the class Of ~, upon whom the Board O
Trustees conferred the degree OF A. M.
were MessrS. VIM. E. Craig of Staunton
and Geo. W. Koiner, of Augusta. Tit
Valley Reunion of Alumni is to take place
at Mt. Jackson, on the 10th Of August
and Mr.. G.. w. Koiner IS to be the orator
The best advertisement for town is tt
elect an editor, Mayor. A. M. Cowan, Of
the Farmville Mercury" once ar
esteemed citizen of Staunton, Was lately
elected Mayor of Farmville. and the name
of that town has appeared in compliment
tary newspaper notices of the new Mayor
in more newspapers than twenty years
before.
The Greenbrier "Independent'' has the
following notice of the close of the session
Of the school, at the head of which is Mrs.
II. Tipping, late of the Staunton schools,
says:
And now, taking into consideration that
the session just ended is only the second
one of the existence of the Lewisburg Fee
male Institute, and that the school closed
| with an attendance of sixty pupils, we do
| not hesitate to say that we have every
reason to be proud of the position the
school occupies, and we feel sure that the
time Is not far distant when it will be
| acknowledged glorious success.
The widow Of the famous cavalry COM
mander, Gen. Jeb Stuart, lady of high
attachments, has accepted aposition at the
Staunton Female Seminary, of which Rev.
J. 1. Miller, is Principal. Mrs. S., is the
daughter Of Gen. Cook, who was a gallant
officer of the Confederate army.
Rev. W. E. Baker preached in Harrison
burg Sunday morning and night
Miss Mary Julia Baldwin and Mrs. Jno.
B. Baldwin, accompanied by Mr.. J. A.
Waddell; left on Tuesday last for st.
Louis and other western cities.
Mr.. M. W. Wine, the editor of the Pied
mont News" an excellent writer and
most agreeable talker, was in the city
Wednesday.
DR.. Jno. w. Harris, of Indianapolis,
was in the city this week, to the gratifca
UiUll VI d lftl Sc CllClC VI 1LlCuuo.
We learn that next session Prof. E. L..
Ide will WELD the baton of instrumental
music at the Wesleyan Female Institute,
as we'll as at the Staunton Female Semi
nary.
Nh. Jno. Towberman, OUR gently elect
ed Sheriff, has, in consequence of the re-
turn Of bad health, declined to qualify.
Judge Hendren will appoint for the re-
mainder of the term, next Monday. The
names of Messrs. VIM. L. Mowry, the for
mer Sheriff, Jno. J. Larew, James McFar-
land and Alex. B. Lightner are mentioned
as probable appointees.
Rev. DR.. Manly, of Staunton, preached
in the Presby terian church at Waynesboro
Sunday night, from 1st Thess., 4th chap,
18th v. A letter speaks highly of the
sermon.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

ELECTION OF OFFICERS Thursday
evening Lee Lodge No. 219, A. F. M, OF
Waynesboro elected the following officers
A. M. Bowman, w. M; B. +. Cochran
S. W.; J. N. Guthrie, J. w.; A. c. Fry,
Treasurer; T. w. Alexander, Secretary
J. D. Booker, S. Deacon and Geo. II. Kill
liam, J. Deacon.
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New Advertisements.


GALE OF HOUSE AND LOTS AT MID
y WAY.-By virtue of a decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta County, entered on
the 9Th day of June 1876, in the suit IF VIM
Browns Creditors VS.. VIM. Browns Admir-: 7"
the undersigned, Commissioner will proceed
on the premises in the village OF Midway, Au-
gusta County, Va, on .
SATURDAY, JULY 21st, 1877,
to sell the house and lots belonging to the e.
tate of VIM. Brown, decd, at public auction
to the highest bidder. The lot known as No.
3, contains one-half acre and has on it COM
fortrble wooden house and smoke-house The
lot known as No. 2, contains about three
fourths of an acre, and adjoins the other lot
These lots will be sold together or separately as
may be deemed proper.
TERMS OF SA LIE Cash in hand to pay
costs of sui. and sale, and balan upon credits
of one, two and three years bearing interest
purchasers giving bonds with good personal
security and the title retained as ultimat.
security, Sale at IL o'clock.
81. NJ. BELL,
june22-tds f4 Commissioner
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

CONFLICTING CLADds.-A gentleman
from Clifton Forge informs us that while
the J. R. q K. Co. is going ahead build
ing the Clifton Forge & Buchanan R. r..
the engineers of another company with
rival claims are also making preparations
to commence. They are surveying near
where the other company's hands are at
work.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

A DAYS SPORT IN CONGRATULATIONS
On Thursday, the 20th inst, will be given
at the Augusta Fair Grounds, the
usual annual picnic for the benefit of st..
Francio Catholic Church Of this city. All
arrangements possible will be made to have
it one Of theimost pleasant and enjoyable
days of the season. The entire grounds
will be opened to the public, and it is
hoped many will avail themselves of the
privilege. Those who remember the cele-
bration last year can reasonably look for
ward to its success this, and we trust that
it will fall little short Of their expectations
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22
Commercial.

STAUNTON, May "a, 1877.
Flour-Extra, $40; Superline, $6.75
Family, $7.75. Wheat white, 81 500
$1.eO. Corn, so. Oats, 30(@33 cents; lIa-
con, 81 cents (hog round); Lard-10c :;
Salt-1.90; ,Sugar-11c@15c; Meal-bolt-
ed, SOC; Molasses- 50c(0$1.00 Butter
125@14; Eggs cents Seeds nominal.
Potatoes, $1.00@$1,25.
REMARKS.
We have to report but little change in
the market. The present price of wheat
would indicate fair price for the growing
crop.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

The LoCUsTs.-The other side of the
mountains, the locusts are swarming in
some neighborhoods. An angler Of Staun-
ton, few day ago, ordered peck of
them from Gordonsville, for bait for trout
fishing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

OPPORTUNITY TO GET A TEACHER
An opportunity to secure competent
teacher for the summer months, on I'M
usually favorable terms, will be found in
our advertising columns.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

THE FIRST OF THE HARVEST y ester
day morning the reaper was set to work
on the fine wheat crop of DR.. David Hang
er near Fishersville- Some farmers in the
vicinity of Waynesboro commence cutting
to-day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

PRESS EXCURsIoN.-Last Wednesday
an excursion of members Of the press of
Washington under the conduct of MI. Geo.
C. Wedderburn, came up Oh the Valley R.
r. in special car and went through to
the White Sulphur. The hospitality there
is we'll described in the press at large and
bv ssChasseur" in the Alexandria ga.
zette'' in particular.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22


MURDER WILL OUr.-A few years ago tau
gust Flower was discovered to be certain
cure for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, few
thin Dyspeptics made Known to their friends
how easily and quickly they had been cured by
it's use. The great merits Of GREEN'S AUGUST
FLOWER became heralded through the country
by one sufferer to another, until, without ad-
vertising, its sale has become immense. Drug
gsts in EVERY TOWN in the United States
are selling it. No person suffering with Sour
Stomach, Sick Headache, Costiveness, Palpta-
ton of the Heart, Indigestion, Low Spirits etc,
can take three doses without relief Go to your
Druggist. N. Wayt Brother, George W. May
& Co., and W. R. Tyree, and get bottle for
Is cents and try il. Sample bottles 10 cents.
june22
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AS spirituous liquors will injure men, SO
opium or morphia will harmfully effect the
baby. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup is the remedy for
the baby. 1t is free from opium. Price Is
cents.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

YNHE SIXTH SESSION OF THE VIRGINIA
L AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL
COLLEGE, opens August 10th, 1877. One
hundred and thirty-two students are received
without Charge for tuition orcolleee fees, which
cost the rest $40 per annum. Board varies
from ST a month for those who occupy college
rooms and live in messes, to $lo for those who
pay tho highest rate for room rent and table
board. Send for catalogue
G. L. G. MINOR, President,
june Is At Blacksburg Va
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LEASE.-Pur.
" suant to 8 decree of the Hastings Court
of the City of Staun ton, entered on the 18th
day of June, 1875, in the chancery cause there.
in pending of SHUMATE 0s. CALLAHAN,
shall proceed on
Monday, the End day Of July, 1877,
to sell at public auction in front of the Court
House in said city, to the highest bidder for
the shortest time, lease of the premises now
owned and occupied by Dennis Callahan, stus
ated in the western part ofthe city of Stanton !,
on Green street, between Main street and the
Chesapeake h Ohio R R bridge.
TERMS. j For so CHI as will satisfy the
Plaintiffs claim and the costs of suit and sale,
TIE purchaser giving bond with approved Sc
curty payable ninety days after date.
VIM. PATRICK,
iunaI.4t Commissioner