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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1877-04-19
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Health, Strength,
AND APPETITE.

NJ daughter has received great bon
cit from thpubc ul NEUETINH. Her de.
clininG health was u source Of great
anxiety to all her friends, A few bot
ties of NEGLrINE restored her health
strength aud appetite,
n. II, TILDEN,
lnsurunccnnd Real Estate ACT,
No. ~ Sears building,
Boston, Mass,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1877-04-19
CANNOT BE
ILNCELLIL

CHARLESTON, Mar ~, 1869.
II Il, STEVENS:
Dear Sir-rhiS i, toCcrtiiy that have
used your Blood Preparation " in my
mmily for several YEARS, and think
that. for SrrUiula or CankcIOns llumorS
or Rheumatic affections, II cannot he
oNrrlleh and NJ a blood purifier or
spring medicine, il il the lest thing
- ave ever used, and ! have used almost
everything. can chcrrfully recon.
mrnl il tU any one in need Of such II
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. A. \. DlNSMORE.
No. ~ Russell Street.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-11-08
Renovation, not Prostration

Did any enfee5led human being ever be-
come strong under the operation of powerful
cathartics or salivants? 1t is sometimes nec-
essary to regulate the bowels, but that can
not be done by active purgation, which ex-
hausts the vital forces and serves no good
purpose whatever. The only true way to
promote health and vigor, which are essential
to regularity of the organic functions. isS to
invigorate. discipline and purify the system at
the same time. The extraordinary efficacy of
Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs in cases of debil-
ity or irregularity of the organs of digestion,
assimilation, secretion and discharge, is uni-
versally admitted. Appetite, good digestion,
q regular habit of body, active circulation of
the blood, and purity of all the animal fluids
are induced by this superb tonic and correo-
tive, 1t has no equals, moreover, as pre-
ventive Of chills and fever, and other types of
malarial. disease. To emigrants and travellers
it is particularly servi ceable as a medical safe
guard.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-11-08
NOTICE,

TAKE this method of informing all parties
Il interested, that will be found in nv Of
flee, at Pickens Court House on each
W E d NE s d A Y, and on each SALEpAY,
for the purpose Of transacting any business
that comes under my jurisdiction.
AS my duties as School Commissioner will
COMPEL me to be absent in different parts of
the County, appoint these special days for
the benefit Of all concerned. Office hours.
from o. m. to 4 p. m.
G. w. SINGLETON.
School Commissioners.
Feb 8, 1877 %
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-11-08
THE SUN.
1878
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NEW YORK.

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SNYDER'S
CURATIVE PADS

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eases arising therefrom, Lung Kidney, Spine,
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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-11-08

The Kershaw Gazette and Camden
Journal have severed their co-part-
nership, each going back to it's origi-
nal moorings.
Fifty ex>mombere of tho South
Carolina Legislat 20 testify that
Honest John Pate son bribed them
in order to get into tho United States
Senate.
l.. Cass Carpenter is defaultor to
the General Government, as we'll as q
forger of falsc claims against tho State
of South Carolina,
Senator Sam Green, from Beaufort
County, has handed in his resignation.
The investigating committee is doing
the work.
CHESTER, S. c., November 1-Our
town was visited with shower of
rain and grasshoppers last night. 1t
is thought thoy were blown hero
from some place in the west, as q
westerly wind. was blowing at tie
time. They have done no damage.
If tho committee get the facts out of
Tim Hurley, they will deserve the
lasting gratitude Of their countrymon.
Tho devil himself has been defeated
al times, and we nope the committee
will beat one of his imps this time.
Wife: "WclI, Jones, Judging from
your breath, I can't tell whether you
havo been drinking whiskey or whoth
or you have been swimming in it,
Husband (reproachiully): "Hannah,
don't you-hic-love mo enough to
gimme-hic-the benefit of tho doubt?"
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-11-08
A CoNFEpERArE SOLDIERS RETURN

A CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS RETURN,
OR THE LOST CAUsE.-A magnificent
picture, beautiful in design and artistic
la execution. Ft represents Confed.
crate soldier after the war returning
to his home, which he finds ruined bV
shot and she'll, looking lonely and des
olate. In front of the ruined cottage.
telling sad tale ofthe misires ofwar,
arc Two graves with rude crosses, on
0ns OF which some friendly hand has
hung Q garland. The graves are over
hung by a weeping willow, in the
shadow of which stands the returned
soldier with bowed head, as if think
ing of the past. To the right the
calm river and rising moon indicate
peace and rest. Tho stars seen
through the trees represent the South
ern Cross, draped over the graves, an
emblem of the Confederate flag as
we'll as O harbinger of brighter days
to como. The flood of glorious moon.
light streaming through the trees and
rejecting on the peaceful river adds
to the sentiment and beauty of the
scene and its surroundings. No de-
scription of this gem of art will do it
justice-it must be seen. 1t is pic
ture that will touch every southern
heart and should find place in every
southern home. 1t is IA Is inches
in size, on hoavy plate paper. One
copy will be sent by mail, in a PASTE
board roller, to any address, postpaid,
on receipt of 22 cents; three copies for
60 cents; six for 81, in currency or
postage stamps. Agents wanted ev-
erywhere, to sell this and variety of
other popular cheap pictures. Nc
money required until they are sold.
Send stamp for catalogue and terms.
Address, A. Cregar g. Co., Publishers,
168 Market St., Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-11-08
slythoTeod Female Seminary.
h 81 ID il 8 Ia ed i'm 1860.

Y ANhE FALL TERM begins September 18th,
Il and continues 20 weeks.
The Spring Term begins January 80, and
closes about 18th Of June.
TERMS PER HALE SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
Doard and Tuition, S 80 90
Board, Tuition and Music, Il5 90
Board, Tuition, Music and German
Tor French) 125 90
Board, Music, German and Drawing 1856 90
Location unsurpassed for healthfulness.
resident Physician is employed by the
school whose services are free to pupils.
=, A German Professor presdes over the
Music and German oepartmcnts
Payments made in four instalments
Rev. a. W. LAMAR will meet pupils Mt any
point and take charge of them. For further
particulars and catalogue, adtrass.
Rev. A. w. LAMAR,
Or Prof w. s. DURHAM,
c. c. and a. r. r., Blythewood P. O., S. G.
sept 20, 1877 2 Ok
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-11-08

THIS POPULAR HOTEL, which has been
closed a short time, is now re>opened for the
az commodation of the travelling public. The
rooms arc we'll furnished, the table supplied
with the best in the market, and no pains
spared to render guests comfortable.
Transient Board, $500 per day; pcrmo-
nent Board, $500 per month. PATRONAGE
Of the public solicited.
MRS. SOPHRONA NIX.
Juno %, 1877 IL 3m
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LOCAL ITEMS.
Church Directory.

Methodist church, Rev. A. W. Walker, Pastor.
1st Sabbath in each month Ot O'Clock p. m.
I'd Sabbath In each month at 103 O'Clock o. M
- Secona Baptist Church, Rev. Hiott, Pastor.
lst sabbath and Saturday before in each
month st IL O'Clock q. m. on Sabbath, and at
3 o'clock p. 10. on Saturday.
: Rev. Hugh McLees, Presbyterian, (secons)
I'd Sabbath in each month, at IL O'clock o. m.
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Atlanta Medical College,

ATLANTA, GA.
HNHE Twentieth Annual Course of Lectures
4 will commence October 10Th, 1877, and
close March lst, 1878.
FACULTY-J. G. Wcstmorcend, w. r. West
moreland, w. A. Love, V. II. Taliafcrro, John
Thad. johnson, A. w. Calhoun, J. II. Logan,
j.: /; Banks; Demonstration Of Anatomy, C.
w. Nuttng,
Send for Announcement, giving full infor
nation.
JNO. TITAD. JOHNSON, Dean.
aug 8, 1777 48 3m
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$1,000 PROFIT ON 800

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May II, 1877 SO 1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-03
SALE OF VALUABLE
l. REAL ESTATE IN THE
COUNTY OF HIGHLAND.

In pursuance of Deed of Trust executed to
the undersigned Trustees by D. y: Buchanan
1s w gate S9 gay Of }6c
county court Of Highland county, we will, on
Friday. the 3rd day Of August, 1877,
offer for sale at public auction, at the residence
of said Ruckman, on Back Creek, in said coun-
ty, the following personal property, to wit:
Six head of horses, 10 cows, 10 calves, 25 sheep,
and the Farming Implements on the farm on
which said Buchanan now resides.
Also the following real estate:
LIST, All the Home Place. of said ID. V.
Ruckman, including the "HOlcombe place."
the Henning lands and the MAY place." the
portion of said land conveyed to the trustees
for the use and benefit of Mrs. Annie H. Ruck-
man, containing fr. m $50 to 200 acres, on which
is the dwelling house, will not be sold.
End, A tract of land lying on the head " Eaters
of Jackson's river, known as the "Bowyer
place" containing 222 acres.
Allegheny noun; afn, in the county of High
land, supposed to contain about $500 acres.
These lands are as good as any in this section
for grazing purposes, and it is not often that
such laEds, are in market. They will be sold
in such parcels as to insure the best price.
TERMS OF SALE:-Enough cash in hand to
deed and the costs of sale, and the residue Of
the purchase price OF the personal property on
six months credit from the day of sale, with in
terest; and the residue of the purchase price
of the real estate in three equal annual install
ments from the day of sale, with interest from
the day of sale, the purchaser or purcha-
sers to execute bonds with good and approved
personal security for the deferred instruments
and the title to be retained as ultimate security
The title to said lands is believed to be good
but we will convey such title only as is vested
in us as Trustees.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
JAMES BUMGARDNEF, JR.,
CHARLES p. JONES,
L. H. STEPHENSON
jy3-tds Trustees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-03

she in her modest joy said II have at
Tended the late Commencement, have
seen the Faculty of this noble Institu-
ton oflearning. and know wherofI af-
1rm, while know that God, in his in
nn1temercy and loving-kindness has Civ
en- my son more than ordinary mental
capacities, yet I attribute his success in
study, none the less to the fidelity of the
thoroughly accomplished Professors, and
his exemplary department to the soul
lnsriring influence of the modest chief
tain who graces the head of the Faculty
of Washington and Lee University" and
added IF 1 had dozen SONS, I would
gladly send them all to dear old Wash
ington and Lee." We congratulate you,
John II. May the same success attend
your efforts the ensuing session. This
yonng champion, will return to the
University next session to continue the
course, he has SO nobly begun.
+ He hopes to take many Augusta boys
with him, who may rest assured, that,
they will be as faith fully instructed and
he has no doubt. will be as successful
as he has been. We say all Hail Wash
ington:and Lee. May her Halls be crou-
ded with students, from Canada to the
Gulf. OBSERVER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-03
For the SPECTATOR.
STAUNToN, June 3Oth, 1877.

STACNION, Juuc QUILL, 1911.
We were delighted to read in the col
umns of your neighbor, the Vissdicotor,
Commencement at Washington and
Lee University. 1.-THE wonderful achieve
ments of one of old Augustus sons,
young Hamilton, who has not compile
ted his seventeenth year. The CORES.
pondent from Lexington says, "Mr.
Hamilton has done what no other stu
dent ever did here before. having gFadu-
ated with distinction, in one session, in
Latin, Greek, German. French, and
Mathematics most thorough and diff
ficult course. He also got the "Presi-
dents scholarship" the first of the hon.
orary appointments. When we hear of
such Herculean feats, we enquire who
is this young Hercules? Whence, came
he and whittier is he going? AS it has
been we'll said that the mother makes
the son. we ask, who is the mother of
this young hero? She is the widow of
the much lamented James w. Hamil.'
ton who fell while hravely storming the
enemies brestworks on the memorable
plains of Manassa, August Goth, 1862, and
whose body rests in the peaceful shades
of Thinking Spring Cemetery. "Asleep
in Jesus"
We congratulate the very worthy
Principal of ''Staunton Female Semina-
ry,"Rev. ]. I. Miller, in having so mod
est and unassuming, yet SO efficient
lady as Governess. She also gives in
struction in vocal music. The "dear
girls'' idoliEe her. When offering our
Congratulations to the happy mother,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-03

ABRUPT FINALE OF A FISHING Elk.
CURsIoN.-The Lynchburg News, of
Tuesday, says that on Saturday night
last fishing party from that city,
Messrs. A. F. and w. B. Robertson and
DIR. w. s. Morris, encamped on the
north fork Of Tye river, in Nelson, in
tending to devote Monday to campaign
against the trout in that stream. Hav-
ing stretched their tent under a bluff,
they retired to rest, and between 10 and
IL o'clock at night parties living in the
neighborhood commenced rolling huge
stones down the mountains, some of
which broke through the tent, awaking
its sleeping inmates. One of the stones
struck large goods box in the tent,
smashing it into atoms, and one piece
struck DIR. Morris on the head and
fractured the skull.
Some of the people, who are evident.
ly averse to strangers fishing there
seemed to have resolved upon break
ing up the camp, and the only wonder
is that nobody was killed. The party
decamped at once, and DIR. Morris is
now attended by brother physicians,
who are untiring in their efforts te
make him comfortable. 1t is to be hop.
ed that the refians engaged in this ne
farious piece of business may be speedi'
ly discovered and punished to the full
est extent of the law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-03
For the SPECTATOR,
OI tue oFECIAIOK.
FOUNTAIN CAVE, June 26. 1876.

FOUNTAIN GAVE, June 26, 1876.
1lessrs. Editors Our excursion to
this delightful place far exceeded our
expectations. Many of your readers
have visited Weyer's Cave and missed
seeing this one. They have, indeed, neg
lected rare opportunity. TO my mind
its tout. ensemble is unsurpassed-bri
liant, sparkling and not the least bit de-
faced. A well-known geologist remarked
to me during the occasion of our visit
that its stalactite formations were alb
solutely matchless.s He went into rhap-
sodies over the tall white pillars which
one sees on the entrance soene. Grave
and sentinel like, they personate some
night-vigil of soldiers on the morn of a
battle. The light tattoo of the drum
rattles beneath the arches, the fifers
blow, and beyond you almost see the
men in uniforms with cleaning swords
prepare for action. '.Above are the
Alps and beyond lie the plains of Italy"
But nothing is more beautiful than
FAIRY Grotto," nor is the name NAL
dpropos. 1t is small oval-shaped
apartment, well chosen as the boudoir
of the Fairy Queen; its walls glittering
as if set with countless jewels or the
myriad colors of the rainbow. This
was but recently discovered, and is one
of the prettiest places in the cave.
We were much amused at the idiosyn-
crasies Of the temper and genius of our
quondam guide. Expatiating with
much pride upon various scenes, his in
imitable mixture Of the English with
his native vernacular was supremely
ludicrous. In the absence of the regu-
lar guide, this little German officiated,
and to ipgratiate himself he never lost
an opportunity of depreciating the val
ue OF his rival, and slyly descantipg up.
on his own merits. This, however, was
a pardonabIe vanity, inasmueh as it was
over balanced by better qualities. Stu
dents, he declared, were the bane of his
existence-such reckless fellows, with
little thought for an old mans Ills
With all his peculiarities, Sir Corney
Dulany, so graphically described by
Lever, never had more life. like picture
than that given in the person and bear
ing Of the little German in question.
It is impossible to describe the leaves
as they deserve, or the beautiful country
through which one passes in going to
them.
The proplietoss are post urbane gen
tlemen, and we will always look back
with pleasure upon our excursion.
JESSIE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-03
For the SPECTATOR.
Charades and Tableaux at Craigsyille.
EVANSVILLE, VA, June 80, 1877.

GAINESVILLE, VA, June 80, 1877.
On the evening of the 9th inst,
might be seen equestrians and pedestri
ans vending their way to CraigsviIle
school-house and hall, which has just
been finished off; and by eight and
half o'clock the building was packed to
its utmost capacity with the elite and
beauty of the surrounding country, old
and young, to witness the Charades and
Tableax given at the expiration of Miss
Florence Crawford's private SCHOOL,
The festival and plays were gotten up
for the benefit of Lebanon church par
sonage, and was crowned with grand
success, the receipts of the evening
amounting in the aggregate to the hand
some little sum of seventy. seven dollars
and eighty cents ($77.sO). The ladies of
the neighborhood, and Craigsville too,
deserve a great deal of credit for their
untiring zeal and energy displayed in
getting up such handsome and enter
tanning plays, which continued until
after II O'Clock, A. NJ.
The plays were of the most pleasing
and entertaining character, which de-
serve the highest need of honor and
praise from all indeed, some of the
plays were. so beautiful and skilfully
rendered by the juveniles that they
could not be well excelled by the old
and experienced actor. Icannot under
take to individualize, because all per.
formed their part ''par excellence."-
The rendition of the plays and comic
songs were SO elegantly executed that Of
ten the house would come down with
great applause.
After the plays were ended, the audi
ence were invited up stairs into the
Grange hall, where the tables were
loaded with rich viands, ice cream, &C.,
prepared by the good ladies (God bless
them) to satisfy the inner man. After
partaking sumptuously of the good
things set before US, there was an abun
dance left, which was auctioned off to-
gether with many little fancy articles at
very animated prices after which the
audience dispersed in the little wee
hours" all seeming te be well pleased
with the entertainment. May it not be
long before we have another aud similar
entertainment for some charitable pur-
pose, B.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-03

Governor Hampton, of South CARROLL
ma, who has declined all public demon
STATIONS since his arrival in New York
on official business on Monday night,
accepted q dinner at the Manhatten
Club on the invitation of few personal
friends. The company included Mayor
Ely, Major General Hancock, Mr.. Au-
gust Belmont, the president of the club,
and other prominent persons. Ex-Gov-
ernor Tilden, who was unable to be
present, sent note in which he took
occasion to express his deep sense of the
services rendered by the Governor OF
South Carolina to the cause of public
order and of reunion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-03
LAND SALES
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
Valuable LANDS.


In pursuance of a decree of the circuit court
of BOtetourt county, entered at the July term
1874 in the chancery cause of "Emeline s. John
ston in her own right, &C., plaintiff, and Sally
anu annonsnd me un-
missioners for that purpose, will offer for sale
to the highest bidder, at public auction, ON the
premises, on
Wednesday, August LIST, 1877,
the following described valuable lands lying on
being portions of the "Lauderdale" estate for
merly belonging to Judge Edward Johnston.
tive Farms In BOtetOurt county. The
portions now offered for sale are
q A tract containing l5SH acres, lying on
Merchant Mill, Saw. Mill, Millers House, and
Overseer's House.
(2) A tract containing 14I% acres. living on
the west side of Mill creek and on both sides ~
the MacAdamized road, leading from Salem to
Buchanan, without improvements except a
large double Tobacco House which might be
easily converted into good barn.
81 tract containing $50 acres. known as
the Funnel" with wooden dwelling house
and barn.
These lands are on the line of the Valley Rail-
road, and six miles from Buchanan the eastern
terminus OF the Buchanan and Clifton Forge
Railroad, and the western terminus of the
James River & Kanawha Canal, thus offering
every advantage for CHEAP AND COME
NLENT shipment Of farm products to different
markets. They will be shown to any persons
who may wish to purchase, by DIR. j. A. john
stOn, residing at Lauderdale, or by John w.
Johnston, residing at Buchanan. Seeding pos
session will be given at any time after the day
of sale, and full possession on the LIST of Sep
TENDER if required. AS to the terms of sale, the
commissioners being authorized by
the decree of the court to sell according to their
own discretion as to the cash and deferred pay
ments, they are prepared to make them LIB
also authorized to sell privately, and solicit an
of the lands by any one who may
wish to buy previous to the day of sale. Wheth-
er sold publicly or privately, bonds will be re-
quired from purchasers for the deferred pay
mentswith security, unless one-third be paid
in cash, in which case no security will be re-
quired, and title will be withheld until all the
purchase money is paid.
JOHN w. JOHNSTON,
FREDERICK JOHNSTON,
je26-4t Special Commissioners.
Staunton SPECTATOR publish four times, and
forward bill to Fincastle Herald for collection.