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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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TRUST SALE OF NOISY CREEK
i LANDS.-As trustee of J. M. McCue will

Wednesday, the 9Th day of august, 1877,
in front of the Courthouse in the city of Staun-
ton, two parcels of land adjoining the Man
sion House tract, one next to ". 1. Bucks lands,
containing 23 acres, 1 rood and ~ poles,
and the other next to J. n. Todd's lands, con-
tanning % acres and poles. will also
offer for sale the saw mill tract heretofore sold,
the terms of sale not having been complied
with. will also sell oil other interests of J. NJ
McCue in lands conveyed to myself and NichO-
las X. Trout as Trustees not heretofore sold.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand to pay costs
of sale and the balance of the purchase money
in four equal annual instalments with interest
from the day of SALE bonds with approved Sc
curity to be given by the purchasers, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security. Pos
session given on the approval of the sale by the
circuit court of Augusta county.
The above two parcels and the Saw-mill tract
bid in the Slst of May 1877, by ]. E. Neal, and
the terms of sale not having been complied
with by him, will be re-sOld at the cost and risk
of said j. E. Neal.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
jy10-tds Trustee.
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TOT Cue SPECTATOR.
Steam Versus Horses.

We are rejoiced to see that our distin-
guished county-man, Gen. John d. I'M
b0den, has his street-car engine COM
plete, and that it is successfully running
on Market street, Philadelphia. We
have not the time this week to give
more than this simple announcement
Of the fact. The Philadelphia Times
(Col. McClure) has lengthy and most
interesting description of it in his paper
of the 9Th inst. The Editors of the N.
Y. Graphic sent their regular artist
some weeks since to Philadelphia to get
up minute illustrations for their paper.
but the General desired them to wait
until 1t was on the street. nv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10
LAND SALES .

Tyrustees' SaIe.-By virtue of a deed of
i trust executed by Walter T. Foster and
Martha A., his wife, and James Bumgardner.
Jr., Trustee, bearing date the 18th of November
1862 the undersigned trustees of the Mechan,
les Building Association of Staunton, Va.
having been directed SO to do by the Directors
of said Association, will sell, at public auction
on the premises, on
Saturday, June 23xd. 1877,
at IL clock a. M, the property conveyed by said
deed of trust, to wit: That desirable two-story
frame residence and lot on New street, adjoin-
ing the property of ]. A. Waddell and Points's
heirs. The improvements are comparatively
new and in excellent condition. The lot has a
front of Sc feet on New street, and depth of I32
feet
TERMs-So much in cash as will pay the
amount due to said association, Sl136 S. with in
terest from the LIST day Of January, 1877,
and the costs of executing this deed Of trust
the residue on credit of 6, IL, and Is
months the purchaser executing bonds with
approved personal security. bearing interest
from the day of sale, and the title retained as
ultimate security. E. NJ. CUSHING,
]. A. PIPER,
G. E. HOGE,
may22-tds Trustees Mech. Build. AssO.
POSTPONEMENT.-Th above sale is post
pOned until
Tuesday, July 17th, 1875,
E. M. CUSHING,
]. A. PIPER,
C. E. HOGE,
ie26-tds = Trustee
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The legal authorities IN Louisiana ar,

The legal authorities IN Louisiana are
beginning apparently in earnest to call
the infamous returning board to account.
Capiases have been issued for the arrest of
Wells, Anderson, Kenner and Casanave.
The two former surrendered and gave
bail, and the two latter, it is stated, will
do likewise. State Senator Burch was
also arrested for embezzling school
funds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

Trustees SaIe.-By virtue of three deeds of
i trust executed to the undersigned trustses
Of the Mechanics. Building Association Of
Staunton, by John B. Scherer and wife, the first
dated the 18th day of October, 1868, the second
dated the 18th day of May, 1869, the third
dated the 18th day of August, l870,-all recorded
in the clerks Office of the Hastings Court of
the city of Stau9ton. to secure certain debts
due the Mechanics Building Association, we
will proceed to sell upon the premises, on
Saturday, the 23rd day Of June, 1877,
at o'clock, p. M, that valuable property on
the cornerOfNew Street and Courthouse Alley,
portion of which is occupied by E. Hageman
as a clothing store, the remainder by John B.
Scherer as a restaurant and bar-room, being all
mentioned. -
TERMa-Twenty- seven hundred and four dol
lars and forty-three cents 2,704.43) with inter-
est from the LIST of January, 1877. and the costs
of executing this deed in cash; the balance in 6,
IL, and Is months, secured by bond with ap-
proved personal security bearing interest from
the day of sale, and the title retained as ulti-
mate security. r. M. CUSHING,o
]. A. PIPER, Trustees.
imay22-tds C. e. HOGE,
POSTPONEMENT.-T above sale is post
poned until
Tuesday, July 18th, 1877.
E. M. CUSHING,
J. A. PIPER,
C. E. HOGE,
k.lr Tr1qf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

On the SOth ult., nearly one hundred
men attacked the house of James Beth
urman, noted desperate, at Mt. Yer
non, KY. He fred in the crowd and
killed Charles Burton. Fifty shots We're
fired at him, but he escaped. The party
then took from Mt. Vernon Jail James
Smith, Andrew Cummings, Kirk and
Joe Gibbs, robbers, and hung them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

At Wllliamsport, Pa, on the LIST inst,
the dead body of a young woman, NAM
ed Josey Moore, was found in the river,
where she had drowned herself Saturday
night. The deceased was about twenty
three years of age, and had been livinga
dissOlute life
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

Oakley Barker, grandson of Com
modore Vanderbilt, has been locked up
in default of 81 900 bail, in New York,
charged with stealing 5000 watch and
chain from Lizzie Weeks. The prison.
er made no statement. The detectives
have worked up two other charges a.
gainst him-one for stealing three over
coats and a pair of pants at a boarding
house, and another for stealing a gold
chain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10
Y1RUsTEE's SALE OF VALUABLE
GRAZING LANDS
IN POGA HONTAN COUNTY,


BY virtue of deed of trust executed to me by
George Vance, dated the lith day of May, 1877,
and Of record in the Clerks office of the county
court of Pocahontas county, shall, on
Friday, the 9th of July, 1877,
offer for sale at public auction, on the premises
a tract of land containing $40 acres, lying in
the county of Pocahontas, in what is known as
"The Sinks,'' being the same land conveyed to
said Vance by Turkeys heirs. From $50 to 500
acres is in sod, and is grazing land of the very
fines quality, while the residue is susceptible
of easy improve ment and the whole is elegant
ly watered. The sale will be made either in
cross or in parcels, to suit purchasers; and an
accurate plat of the land will be exhibited on
day of sale. 49, '- .I4 tsF-
TERMs:-Five per cent of the purchase money
cash on the day of sale and the residue in three
equal annual instalments, bearing interest
from the day of sale; the purchaser or purcha-
sers to execute bonds with good and approved
personal security for the deferred pay ments.
and lien to be retained until all the purchase
money is paid. The title to said property is be-
lieved to be unquestionable, but shall convey
such title only, as is vested in me as trustee.
jel9-tds CHAS. p. JONES, Trustee.
Rockingham Register copy and send bill to
this Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

A writer in the Alexandria Gazette
thus describes the several candidates for
the Governorship: 1
''The brave and indefatigable Malone,
the calm and unobtrusive Terry, the
urhane and able Taliaferro, the indomi-
table and gallant Daniel, the intrepid
and dashing Fitz. Lee, and the chivairic
and talented Holiday"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

Col. Daniel Dechhart, editor of the
Border Express, Da nville, Va, was on
the 9Th inst, horsewhipped by A, P.
Whitfield, prominent citizen of that
city, on account of an article published
by Dechhart about an unfortunate diff.
Guilty, in which younger brother of
Whitfield was implicated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

A colored man named Stephen Bur-
rell, native of Virginia, has been lodg-
cd in Jail in Philadelphia, charged with
having murdered James B. Jones, first
mate of the schooner A. Heaton, on the
high seas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

- rent two OF my WAREHOUSES opposite
the Depot Of c. & o. R. R., viz: The centre
building, recently occupied by Mr.. M Erskine
Miller, and the building at the western end of
the block. Each has four floors So K 20, with
gas and water on principal floor, and they are
arranged for produce and grocery stores, with
elevators, counters, &c.
jy1O-4t ALEX. H. H. STUART.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

A SOUTHERN MAN FOR SPEAKER
A Washington dispatch says: A demo-
cratic member of Congress from the
southwest says that there is great deal
of correspondence going on with a view
of selecting competent man from the
south for the Speakership. The candi-
dates talked of are John II. Reagan, of
Texas Randolph Tucker, of Virginia,
and Randolph Gibson, of Louisiana.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

Miss Van Lew. postmaster at Rich
mond, paid the taxes and added the fol-
lowing protest; Taxes paid under pro-
test, having bitterly realized the need
of the ballot, and being as woman de-
MED that right" "t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

The government has decided that the
act of June Is, 1868, declaring that eight
hours shall constitute days work for
all laborers and mechanics employed by
the government does not prevent officers
from making agreements by which
days labor may be more or less than
eight hours. This is in accordance with
a recent decision of the Supreme Court.
Officers in charge of public work will
therefore make their contracts and have
the work performed upon the basis of
ten hours to days work, and all per-
sons who desire to work eight hours will
be paid for that number of hours only.
The July interest on the Louisiana
State bonds was paid on the End inst,
and prompt payment of future interest
is probable. The Nichols government
has already collected as large an amount
of taxes as was collected the whole of
last year. It is estimated the collections
for the last quarter aggregate five hun
dred thousand dollars. The report of the
commissioners of the consolidated debt
of New Orleans shows reduction of the
bonded and floating debt during six
months of over seven hundred any forty
thousand dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

FTlRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
i HOUSES AND LOTS, AND BUILDING
LOTS IN STAUNTON.-Byv virtue of a deed of
trust executed by VIM. II. Tams and wife on
duly recorded in the Clerks Office of the Hust-
ings Court Of the City of Stanton and of the
County of Augusta, the undersigned, as substi-
tuted Trustee, by direction of the beneficiary,
will proceed, in front of the Courthouse. in
Saturday, the Both day of June, 1877,
to sell to the highest bidder, at public auction,
three lots fronting Carolina street, the VAL
ley Turnpike, with the new and valuable
BRICK DWELLING HOUSES and out-houses
erected by Mr.. Tams-are very convenient and
desirable for residences.
Also at the same time and place will sell a
large number Of valuable and desirable build
ing lots, elgibly located and well laid off, lying
along the Valley Turnpike. The corporation
of the number lying on either side of it. The
city water is piped to the top of the HILL and
can be distributed over all the lots A plan of
the lots can be seen at my office.
TERMS OF SALE:-The deed of trust provides
for cash, but by consent of the parties interest,"
ed, will receive one-fourth of the purchase
money in cash, and the balance in six semi
annual payments, bearing interest from the
day of sale, for which bonds, with good person.
al security, will be required, and lien retain-
ed upon the property until all the purchase
HIM BELL,
je5-tds Substituted Trustee.
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale is postponed, to take place in
front of the Courthouse on
Monday, July S0th, 1877,
at o'clock, p. NJ, and to be continued from
day to day at same hour until completed.
july3-tds H. NJ. BELL, Trustee.
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s'1ss.'-'.a LAND SALES. -s
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL AND
y PERSONAL PROPERTY IN
HIGHLAND and AUGUSTA COUNTIES.


GALE OF VALUABLE REAL AND
HIGHLAND and AUGUSTA COUNTIES.
BY virtue ola Deed of Trust executed to us on
the 10Th day OF November, 1879, BY Robert J.
Glendy and wife, we win proceed on the premi-
SEES on "
saturday. the 4th day Of august, 1877,
to sell that most valuable Grazing Estate,
known IS THE BRANCH FARM in the coun-
ty Of Highland. The two adjoining parcels
making up the whole tract. contain together
about 1900 a ores and for grazing cat
tleend cropping, the lands are unsurpassed in
auan5y and disturbances; The reputation Of
those anxious to own such an estate to visit
We viii also. at the same time and place sell,
orsix COWS and calves, ten yesriings, ten two
year Odds. and any other personal property on
the premises conveyed to us BY said Deed.
On Monday, the 9Th day of August,
we will sell on the premises the Gwin Farm in
Augusta county, containing about 400 acres,
adjoining the lands of Mary Jane Craig and
James Ktncaid's heirs. Thisis q desirable farm
and well improved. 20 &c.,. = 81
On Tuesday, the It'll day Of august,
wewill sell, on the premises, the we'll known es-
tate In Bath county, known as ''CLovERDALE,''
erty is well improved and is very valuable. It
will be sold subject to q prior encumbrance in
favor Of ]. 8. Moon, the amount Of which will
be stated on the day of sale-arran0)mentsn may
be made to sell the entire properly free from
CIRCUMFERENCE, the debt Of Mr.. Moon to be
paid out Of the purchase money, as 1t falls due
tice will be given. = q
On Thursday, the 9th day OF A,sgssst,
in the city of stanten, n-front * the Court
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LAND SALES
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
VALUABLE LANDS /!

In pursuance Of decree of the circuit court
Of Botetourt county, entered at the July term.
1874, in the chancery cause OF Emein .. i0nn-
W. Johnston Uw and etiiers, defendants" the UNI
dersigned, who were appointed special COM
mssioners for that purpose WI OHeI 10, hs
premises, on
Wednesday, August LIST, 1877,
the following described valuable lands lying on
both sides of Mill creek, in Botetourt county,
being portions of the "Laude-dale" estate, Tor
merly belonging to Judge Edward Johnston,
and well known as one of the most prOduc.
tive Farms In BOtetOurt county. The
~ A tract containing l79% acres, lying on
Merchant Mill, Saw Mil, Miiier's House, and
tO tract containing I4I% acres, lying on
the west side of Mill creek and on both sides OF
Inc MacAdamized road, leading from Salem TO
Buchanan, without improvements except o
large double Tobacco House which might be
easily converted into good barn.
~ tract containing $50 acres, known as
tine Funnel with a wooden dwelling-hous
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
every advantage for CHEAP AND CONVE--
NIENT shipment of farm products to different
Who my nr pg Dr. 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
tember if required. As to the terms Of sale, the
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
examination 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.
ments with 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
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

Col. E. v. White, commander of
Whites Battalion, Rosser's cavalry bri-
gade, Confederate army. is now preach
er of the Baptist Church in Loudoun
county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

The Philadelphia Press continues to
exhibit great concern over the "lawless
state of affairs in South Carolina
"Would it not look BETTER" pertinently
asks the Indianapolis Sentinel, ''for the
Press to attend to the Molly Maguires,
who murder in Pennsylvania and aid
the Radical party to carry the cleo
tions Pr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10
NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Staunton, Va, July 9th, 1917.
Deard VS.. Kunkel and als.-All parties
ID interested in the foregoing cause are here
by notified that have fixed upon the
4th day of August neat,
at my office, to take, state and settle the &C.
counts required by decree in said cause entered
in the circuit court of Augusta county, Decem-
bcr 18th, 1876, at which time and place you are
required to attend. JOHN N. KINNEY,
jy10-4t Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

Mr.. Charles Francis Adams has been
interviewed in regard to the civilities
he extended to Mr.. Hayes during his
recent visit to New England. Mr.. Ad-
ans says: "Mr. Hayes is the acting
President. not the rightful President,
but still he holds the Office, and that is
all his appearance with Mr.. Hayes
meant.n ai s'f u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

In an article on the Clifton Forge
railroad the Lynchburg Virginion says :
1--WE are informal by one who has re-
Gently been over the line, that great
duct Of the work and that Major John
most if not quite completed this year. y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

A delegation of negroes of unmixed
blood from South Carolina are to wait
upon the President and urge upon him
what to them seems the necessity of the
hour-the appointment to Office, not of
colored people of the Langston and
Fred Douglass OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of
pure African descent. Thisis just what
might have been expected, and what
thinking people have long anticipated.
Finding that opposition to the white
people is unavailing the negroes of the
South, like those of every other country,
will now turn their attention to mulat-
toes, and in their assaults upon them
will be more successful.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

"A EXCHANGE.-The undersigned desires
70 either sell or exchange a farm of 16O
acreSs 80 acres in cultivation, balance in
ImDer, situated in Morgan county, about five
miles from Versailles, the county seat.
VIII exchange for land or property in this
county, or counties near his present residence.
ror further particulars call on or write to
j. H. RANKIN,
.o Stuart's Draft,
Jyo-u Augusta Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10
Staunton SPECTATOR publish four times, and
forward bill to Fincastle Herald for collection.

VALUABLE FARM AT COMMISSION.
ERS' SALE.-In pursuance of decree Of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, Va, rem
dered April 9Th, 1877, IL the cause of Koiner VS.
Pelter and the causes of McChesney VS.. With
row and Koiner VS.. Hanger and ais, consolidate
ed Herewith we will proceed to sell, at public
auction to the highest bidder. on 4a
Monday 23rd day of July, 1877,
being County Court day. in front of the Court
house in City of StauntOn, that very valuable
farm situated near Waynesboro', in Augusta
county now in possession Of George Pelter, con-
tanning about Icy acres. This land is in fine
state Of cultivation, is of excellent quality,
well watered and has thereon very comforta-
BILE two story FRAME DWELLING HOUSE
together with other necessary out buildings in
good repair and a never failing SPRING
near the House. It Is as desirable farm as Is
now in market.
TERMs:-Cash in hand enough to pay all I'M
satisfied cost of above SUITS and of sale and the
residue upon credit of one, two and three years
for which the purchaser will execute bonds will
approved personal security, bearing interest
from day of sale, and title retained as ultimate
security. 81 "
G. NJ. HARRISON,
-.l. az. te.. -e II. ST. G.. TUCKER,
- w. E. CRAIG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

A KATHERINE. VIM. L. Ellison, of
Pipestem district, killed the boss rattle
snake of that district one day last week.
1t was four and One-half feet long, eight
inches in circumference and had eigh-
teen rattles.--M0unt0in Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

A farmer named Roberts, in Lewis
county KY, has been arrested for the
murder last fall of white boy he had
taken to raise. The murder was disclos-
ed by colored boy and the skeleton
discovered. Lynch law is threatened
and the man is heavily guarded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

The loss sustained by the people of
this country from damages to sheep
during the past year amounted to nearly
eight million Of dollars. The rate of
loss was greatest in the South, at least
in the States having dog laws.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10
JAMES A. PIPER,
~ fGfp E. M. CUSHING,
G. e. HOGE,
ie29-tds Trustees Mechs B. A,

nUBLIC SALE OF A FARM ON CHRIS
/ TIAN'S CREEK.--Under decree of the
circuit court of Augusta county, entered on
22nd of November, 1876, in the suit of Fisher
and wife VS.. Trotter," the undersigned Conn
missioner will proceed, in front of the Court
house of Augusta county, on 81
Monday, July 23rd. 1871,
to sell at public auction, to the highest bidder
that valuable farm on Christians Creek, about
miles east of Staunton containing 325 acres at
present owned and occupied by James II, Trot-
ter, and which was purchased by him at Com
missioner's sale in this suit, and is is now re-
sold at his risk for non-payment of purchase
money. This land is comfortably improved
and lies in a good neighborhood. convenient to
churches and schools. This land will be shown
to purchasers by Mr.. James H. Trotter who re-
sides on the land, or Mr.. Thornton Berry who
resides adjoining it. sa
TERMS OF sALE.-Cash to pay costs of the sale
and the rule against Trotter, and the balance
upon credits of six, eighteen and thirty months
from the day of sale, bearing interest, for which
bonds with good personal security will be re-
quired, and the legal title retained as ultimate
security N. Sale at IL o'clock J
8je26-tds H. NJ. BELL, COm'r,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

Fifty-two miles from Prescott. Ar
kansas, a fight took place between a
gang of horse. thieves and sheriff's
posse of fifty few days ago, in which
one of the posse, a Cumberland Presby-
terrain minister, was killed. The MUIR
derer was riddled with buckshot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-07-10

At Roseland Park, near Woodstock,
Ct, "the first Fourth of July of the Sec
ond century of the republic" is to be
celebrated with an address by ex-Gov.
Chamberlain, of South Carolina. Sena-
tor James G.. Blaine is also on hand. At
a supper given to the distinguished WISH
tors last night Mr.. Chamberlain made a
brief speech. Senator Blaine was called
for-as "the next President of the United
States" He responded. but abstained
from any political remarks.