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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22
LAND SALES

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND IN
" AUGUSTA COUNTY.-In pursuance of a
decree of the circuit court of Augusta in the
pending chancery cause of Mills creditors VS..
John A. Mills and others, the undersigned
Commissioners will sell at the front door of the
Courthouse, in Staunton, on
Friday, June 18th, 1877,
three parcels of land in the county OF Augusta,
on Middle River, about eight miles from Staun-
ton, being the lands of which the late William
Mills died seized and possessed, and subse-
quently divided amongst his heirs, as follows
LIST, A tract containing 1993s acres, convey ed
to John A. Mills by Catharine Mills, widow of
said William Mills, decd, by virtue of author
ity derived from the will OF said decedent.
2ndly. A tract containing 35 acres, assign ed
to said John A. Mills by James NJ. Lilley, A.
Anderson, and William A. Bell, Commissioners
of partition under a decree in the above named
cause. This last named parcel is numbered on
the plat accompanying the report of said last
No. l.
3rdly. A tract containing lO4 acres assigned
to Frances c. Fishburn, and desi snated ON said
plat as No. 2.
These lands are more fully described in the
above men tiOned report of partition and in the
other papers of the suit hereinbefOre mention
ed.
separately, unless the Commissioners of sale
shall determine to sell the parcels of 1915 acres
and 35 acres, both which belong to John A.
Mills, together; in which event only the parcels
of l04 acres will be sold as o separate parcel.
TERMS OF sALE.-Enough cash in hand for
costs of suit and sale; the residue in three equal
annual instalmentS from day of sale, with in
terest from that day, for which bonds with ap-
proved personal security and containing a
be withheld till all the purchase money is paid.
THOMAS c. ELDER,
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JR,
A. H. FULTZ,
Cam iccio
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ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL.-On last
Saturday evening most brutal and cowardly
assault was made upon Mr.. James j. Wright by
man named John Meeks, both of whom re-
side near the Northern limits of this city. The
circumstances of the CASE as we learned them,
are as follows:
MIR. wright has been engaged for some time
in farming the lands Of Mr.. Hugh Steward, and
Meeks was engaged in working truck patch
adjoining the farm fMr. Steward Mr.. Wright
mad been annoyed for some time by the
chickens of other parties scratching up his corn
and had made diligent enquiries to find out the
owner of the chickens but was unable to ascer-
tain to whom they belonged. On last Saturday
morning the chickens were again playing havoc
with his corn and in driving them out of the
neld he killed one of them.
IL seems the chickens belonged to Meeks, and
ne became SO enraged over the matter that he
armed himself with a club about five feet long
ana inches in circumference and LEFT his cab
IN with the intention. as he told his wife, of
taxing the life of Mr.. Wright. Going to the
iarm In search of Wright he reconnoitered
around to see ifany one else was near and see
ing Mr.. Wright bending down milking he eau
tiousiy and noiselessly slipped up behind him,
and drawing his club said, damn you, 1 intend
to kill you," and struck him two severe bows
on his back and neck The attending Physician
says Ii eitner oiow had been one half Inch high
er 1t would have killed him instantly. After
knocking Mr.. Wright senseless, he licked him
three times in the face and several dimes in the
side and breast and then went away leavino him
for dead. Upon going few hundred wards he
returned, and not finding Mr.. Wright dead. he
pulled out his knife and saying, jh'you are not
dead yet, 1 will cut your damn throat" and
was making the attempt, when1 fortunately.
Mr.. Steward arrived and prevented the dreadful
deed.
Wright was taken to the house ofMr. Steward
and physician sent for who upon examination
pronounced him very seriously, if not fatally
injured. Meeks came to the city and offered to
give himslf up, but the assault having been
committed outside the corporation the city au-
thorities had no power in the matter and
Meeks is still at large.
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T1rustees' saIe..By virtue of three deeds of
L trust executed to the undersigned trustses
Of the Mechanics Building Association of
Staunton, BY John 3. seherer and wife, the first
dated the 18th day of May, 1869, the third
dated the 18th day of August, lS7O,-all recorded
in the clerks office of the Hastings Court of
the city of Staunton, 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 5 o'clock, p. M, that valuable property on
the corner ofNew Street and Courthouse Alley,
a 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
the property conveyed in the deeds Of trust
mentioned.
TERMS.-Twenty-sevc hundred and four dol
lars and forty-three cents C2,704.43) with inter-
est from the LIST of January, 1877. and the costs
of executing this deed in cash; the balance in 6,
II, 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. E. NJ. CUSHING,
J. A. PIPER,
C. E. HOGE,
may22-tds Trustees.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Trustees SaIe.-By virtue of 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,
1869, the undersigned trustees Of the Mechan-
ics' 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 23rd, 1877,
at II o'clock q. 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 J. A. Waddell and Points's
heirs. The improvements are comparatively
new and in excellent condition. The lot has a
front Of So feet on New street, and a depth of 1872
feet.
TERMs.-So much in cash as will pay the
amount due to said association, $1l36.95, 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, -, 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,
J. A. PIPER,
c. E. HOGE,
may22-tds Trustees Mech. Build. Asso.
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Memorial Celebration for Confederate Dead.

At meeting of the Executive Committee OF
the Augusta Memorial Association for the Con-
federate Dead, held May q, 1877, it was
Resolved That Memorial Day" be observed
on the 9th OF June, 1877, as prescribed in Oul
constitution; and that the Stonewall Band, the
military companies Of the city, the fire depart.
ment of the city, and the band and fire depart
ment of the d. d. and Il. Institution, be invited
to participate in the celebration and that the
all the schoOls-pubic and private-and the
citizens generally of the city and county, be in
vited to unite in the celebration.
Resolved, That Capt. James Bumgardner be
appointed chief Marshal, with authority to ap-
point assistant marshals and committees.
RESOLVED, That q committee, to be composed
of the President, the Marshal, and four nrem :
bers ofthe Association, be appointed, who shall
adopt programme and make all necessary ar
rangements for the collection
The chairman appointed upon the above COM
mittee, Capts. w. l.. Bumgardner, Charles L.
Arnall, f. b. Berkeley, and A. H. FultZ A
programme of the exercises will hereafter be
published.
There has been no celebration of Memorial
Day for several years. in consequence of the
condition of the Cemetery. The work of mark
which the Association has been charged has at
last been completed, and all are now cordially
invited to come and see what has been done
and to unite with the Association in honoring
the memory of the Confederate dead We es-
pecially rely for assistance OF the ladies of
Augusta and Staunton, and hope that they
will contribute, not only their presence to the
gather
JAMES II. SKINNER, President
Augusta Mem. Assn for Con. Dead.
City papers please copy.
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LAND SALES !!

VALUABLE MESSY CREEK LAND
v FOR SALE.-By virtue of decree of the
circuit court of Augusta, entered at the June
term, 1876 in the cases of "McCue's Trustees VS.,
McCue, &c." and McCue's Creditors VS.. Nc
Cue, &C." we will proceed, on
Saturday, the 18th dag of Aeril, 1877,
to sell, on the premisese, the Mansion House
Tract, containing IO6 acres and q Woodland
tract OF % acres, now in the possession of j.
NJ. McCue, ESQ.,, near Mt. Scion, in Augusta
the day of sale, to sell in connection with the
Mansion tract, two other parcels, containing
together 46 acres, rood and 81 poles, adjoining
said Mansion tract, and of the same sort of soil,
and which will be offered for sale, at the same
time and place, by the trustees of j. NJ. McCue.
The lands we offer for sale are exceedingly
productive; the soil is of the mulatto lime
stone quality, which is unsurpassed in fertility
by any In the Valley of Virginia. The -
improvements consist of a LARGE MAN H=sA
SION in excellent repair and of well pre- s2sAsl
served outbildings, Stabling, Barn, &C., in all
respects suited to q flrst-class estate Those
who desire to buy lands without backbone every
part of which is productive, may here make a
sure investment.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand to pay costs
of sale and of the second suit above named and
the balance of the purchase money in four
equal annual instalments with interest from the
day of sale-bonds with approved security to be
gwen by the purchaser, and the title to be
De given On confirmation of sale by the court.
JOHN H. MCCUE,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
MEADE +. WHITE,
mar20.tds Commissioners
POstpOnement.-The above sale is post
pOned until
Thursday, The 31st day of May, 1877.
JOHN H. MCCUE,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
MEADE F. WHITE,
commissioners
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$taunto1t Spectator,
TUESDAY, MAY 90, 1877.

CONTRACT FOR MAKING THE MOI
FETT RE1IsTER.-The contract for max
ing the Moffett Register was awarded
last Wednesday to Mr.. F. D. johnson
of Culpeper, who contracts to make five
thousand or more at 1915 each. He
adds one dial to the original model, reg.
istering as high as one million drinks
instead of one hundred thousand. Mr.
johnson thinks he can supply all the
cities by July 1st. The other bidders fol
the contract were Harris, Griffin & Co.
of Philadelphia; Crenshaw & Howard
of Richmond, and Sloat & Co., of Rich
mond,
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Memorial Association of New Market and
vicinity, on last Wednesday night the thanks
ofthe Association were rendered to General
Echols, John H Averill of the B. e. O. r. r.
West Augusta Guard, Staunton ARTILLERY.
Stonewall Band, Harrisonburg Band, strasburg
Band, Winchester Band, New Market Band.
Sth Star Artillery, Capt. Grandstaf and yeter-
an cavalry, Col. Lee Martz, the members of the
loth Va. Infantry and the Press of this and 9TH
er States for the aid and assistance rendered in
and about the celebration at New Market, May
Is, 1877.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

KILLED BY A FALL FROM A SCAF-
FoLD.-In Richmond, on last Thurs
day, Zachariah F. Pearman, aged forty
six years, a well-knewn carpenter, fell
from the scaffolding of the house of Mrs.
Mahony, upon which he was at work
putting on the cornice, distance OF
about thirty feet, and his head striking
the pavement, the skull was fractured
in five places. About four years ago he
was paralyzed by fall from the scat
folding at DIR. Hoge's church, and hae
only sufficiently recovered from thu
effects within few days to go to work
again,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

HANDSOME MILLINERY DIsPLAY,-NIai. 7.
W. Newton, on Augusta street, makes display
in millinery this season, which surpasses any
thing in that line ever before exhibited in
Staunton. His assortment of Hats Bonnets.
Flowers, Ribbons, &C., is complete andendless
in variety. The grave, the gay,-the old the
young-the great, the small-the rich, the poor
can all be suited is to styleand price. He has
a very large stock, and displays it to great ad-
vantage in his large and handsome new store
room. Give him a call, ladies' and see for YOUR
selves. He will be delighted to have you call
and examine his stock, even if you do not wish
to buy, go and see it anyhow. The plainest
and the most fastidious tastes can all be suited.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

HAMPDEN SIDNEY COLLEGE.-We have re-
ceived the catalogue of Hampden Sidney Col
lege for the present session, being the IOlst of
this venerable Institution. The number of
students is s., Of which 50 are from this State
Staunton and Augusta county furnish the fol-
lowing; Dabney Carr Harrison, Columbus
Halle, jr., VIM. Gait Kinney, Alex. NJ. Acker-
man, David Arbuckle Bell, John VIM. Church.
man, Edwin Harvey Slower, Eugene Bocock
Wayland, and VIM. Nicholas Ewing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

We observe Messrs. Price & Miller repairing
one side, the north, of one of the old buildings
OF the town. The writer is not distinct in his
recollection whether the date of its erection
goes back to the beginning of this century, but
it must have been very near it. Andrew Barry
the survivor of his older brother Thomas, built
it. and soon after became connected in business
with the late Joseph Cowan; presently after
1872 Mr.. Cowan carried on very extensive
business in dry goods, hardware, books. station
cry, &C., and having the confidence ofthe entire
country, being banker for q large number of
people, there being no bank nearer than Win
chester, Lynchburg and Richmond. John B.
Breckenridge followed him in same house, then
Geo. Price & Co., on to the present time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

UNIVERSITY LITERARY SOCIETIES. -
The election for the final president hss
taken place in both Of the Socie-
ties at the University. Mr.. Frank P.
Parish, of Albemarle, was elected to do
the hOnors of the Washington Society
and Mr.. Ben. Whitley for the Jefferson.
Mr.. Ellison, of Va, is the medalist OF
the Washingto and Mr.. Stuart, son OF
Hon. A. I'll. lei. Stuart of Staunton, OF
the Jefferson, Mr.. Rochester of KY, the
orator for the Washington, and M. Den
ney for the Jefferson. Charlottesville
,JefersOuia21.
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b Subscribers, Look at the Figures
ON your paper and make the calculation
how much you owe us; then just imagine
how much pleasure you can create in our
hearts by giving us the trouble OF chang.
Ing them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

INDICTMENT OF REV. E. T. BAIRD
Judge Guigen of the Hastings Court Of
Richmond having called attention to the
reports concerning Rev. e. T. Baird
the Grand Jury of that court, on Mon
day of last week, met, and after exami
ming witnesses, &C., returned an indict
ment of felony against him. The indict
ment charges DR.. Baird with that he OF
the Goth of November, 1876, whilst being
employed as secretary of the trustees o
the Presbyterian Publishing Company
did, by virtue of his Office as secretary
embezzle the sum of $7,S4S.SS. Their
are six different counts in the indict
ment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

SECOND CONCERT BY DR. SATrER.-We learn
from a letter from Dr. Satter to our friend z.
Brownold, that he will give another grand con-
cert in this city some time within the next two
weeks. He contemplates spending some time
in our city and will give instruction to parties
wishing to avail themselves of his wonderful
musical talents. He will be assisted in his con-
cert by some OF our best artists, and We are
pleased to learn that he will probably be aided
by the wonderful young musical prodigy-Mr.
Max Brownold. Particulars will be published
hereafter.
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A. II. FULIZ,
ay l5-tds Commissioners.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF 4 VERY
" VALUABLE FARM.-By virtue of a de-
cree of The circuit court of Augusta county
rendered in the case OF Hunters Admir- VS.. Ro-
lers, l will proceed on the premises, on
Saturday, the 9th day Of June. 1877,
to sell that very desirable Farm, situated i'm
mediately on the east of Mt. Sidney, adjoining
the lands of Frederick Cline. Shumate, John
stOns and others, containing IS9 acres upon
the following terms to wit: SO much in hand as
will pay the costs of sale and the costs of the
rule in the cause and the remainder in three
equal payments in six, eighteen, and thirty
months from the day of SALE with interest from
the day of sale, the purchaser giving bond with
approved personal security, and the title retain
ed as ultimate security.
For the convenience of purchasers. the land
will be sold in two parcels parcel of l25 acres
and the other of 81 acres. The land will be
shown to parties desiring to purchase by Mr..
C. A. Roller who resides upon it. Mr.. Roller
will also show the separate parcels in which it
is proposed to be sold.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
may 15-4ts Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

REFRIGERATORS! REFRIGERATORS! |!
REFRIGERATORS! y!
Water Coolers! Water COOlersN Water
COOlers!l!
GUM HOSE! GUM HOSE!! GUM HOSE!!!
BATH TUBS! BATH TUBS!! BATH TUBS!!!
Water Closets! Water Closets! Water Closets
A First-Class PLUMBER
Any kind of Plumbing and Gas Fitting done
at short notice and in frst-class style.
apr24-1m LIPSCOMB & SOMERvILLE.
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DEATH OF AN OLD AND PROMINENT Crit
zEN.-Dr John McChesney, the father of DR..
VIM. 8. McChesney, of this city, and DIR. A.
McChesney, of Middlebrook, and one of the
Oldest and most prominent citizens of this
county, died suddenly at his residence near
Newport on last Saturday evening, and was
buried at that place on yesterday. If he had
lived till next September, his age would ,have
been 81 years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

National Surgical Institute.-Two of
the Surgeons of this notable Institute will WIS.,
it Staunton, Va, MAY 25th and Goth, 1877, stop
ping at the Virginia Hotel. They will have with
them q fine outfit of braces and surgical appli-
ances. and will be prepared to treat all kinds of
Deformities and Chronic Diseases, such as Club
Feet, Hip Disease, Spinal Disease, Paralysis,
Piles and Fistula. Catarrh, Private Diseases
Diseases of the Eye, &c. For full particulars
address NATIONAL SURGICAL INSTITUTE, At
lanta, Ga. may1-4t*
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r AND SALE.-By virtue OF a decree of the
II circuit court of Augusta county, rendered
at the June term, 1876 in the suit of Sterrett's
Admir-, &C.. VS.. Sterretts infants, &C., we will
sell, at public auction, in front of the Court
house, in Stanton ON
Friday, the LIST day of June, 1877,
tract of about 1874 acres of valuable land
on Middle River in Augusta county, known as
the Samuel Sterrett farm. This is firstrrate
little farm, in good order, and has upon it I'M
usually good improvements. The attention of
land buyers is especially invited to this land.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough III cash to pay the
costs of sale, and 10 per cent of the purchase
money in four months and the residue in three
equal annual payments, bearing interest from
the day OF sale-fOr the deferred payments the
purchaser will execute bonds with undou bted
security, and the title retained as ultimate Sc
curity. VIM. A. ANDERSON,
G, NJ, COCHRAN JR
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WHITsUNDAY.-Last Sunday, the 7th after
Easter, was Whitsunday. The festival is observ-
ed in Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches,
in commemoration of the descent of the Holy
Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Whitsunday is
derived from the words "white'' and SUNDAY"
and is so called because, it is said, in the prmi-
tive church those who had been newly baptfz-
ed appeared at church between Easter and PEN
tecost in white garments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

AN EX-EDlTOR MARRIED.-Mr. J.
Frank Wingfield, son of Judge Wing
field, of Liberty, and late one of the edi-
tors and proprietors of the Liberty Stal
was married on the 18th inst, to Miss
Lucy billiard, daughter of Col. Hughes
billiard, Of Chatham, recently Of Rocky
Mount. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

BIG LICK NEwS.-This is the title of neat
and sprightly little paper just established at
Bick Lick in Roanoke county by Messrs. w. R.
Murrell & J. w. Stevens, Editors and Proprie-
tors. If this enterprise be encouraged and aid
ed as it should be by the citizens Of that place
and the surrounding country, it will prove a
potent means of building up that place. If the
business men there are wise, and are awake to
their pecuniary interests, they Will advertise
literally and thus add greatly to their business.
For every dollar expended in advertising is re-
turned increased "a hundred fold to the adver-
tiSer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

HARRIsoNBURG GUARDS.-This mil
itary company of Harrisonburg has re-
ceived its arms and will soon be able to
appear in full uniform. tits fine COM
pany and will be credit to that town.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

ACQUITTAL OF RADWAY.-At the
trialIon Wednesday last in the Hastings
Court of Richmond of C. L. Railway
charged with the abduction, for Immoral
purposes, of young girl named Laurs
Mitchell, the jury rendered verdict O.
acquittal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

APPOINTMENTS.-C w. w. FOrbef
has been appointed Postmaster of Rich
mond nice Misc Van Lew removed.
Col. Jas. D. Brady has been appointed
Collector OF Internal Revenue in the
second District (Petersburg) gics Rich
ards removed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

CONSIDERATION OF A Catholic BIsH
OP.-In Charleston, s. c., on Sunday D
last week, Rev. DR.. Moore, Pastor OF St
Patrick church in that city was con
secrated as Bishop of st. Augustine
Florida. The occasion was one of grea
pomp, and attracted the largest congre
cation ever gathered in Charleston. Six
bishops and thirty priests participated
Bishop Gibbons, of Richmond, Va.
preached.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

HANDSOME CARDs.-We call the attention of
our business men and Sunday. school Superin-
tendents and teachers to our stock of latest
style illuminated and picture cards. They are
very beautiful and we can furnish them at very
low figures. We also have o stock of very
amusing comic, shadow and transparent car ds-
Call and examine them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

HEATED TERM IN MAY.-Since Wednesday
OF last week, the weather has been remarkably
warm for the month of May-the thermometer
IN the shade at IL olock, NJ, indicating as fol-
lows: Thursday, So degrees; Friday, ~; satur-
day. 90; Sunday, 92 and Monday, ~. This is
midsummer Temperature,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

TR1PLETs TwICE.-Mrs. Washington
Stroup of Wythe county, Va, who gave
birth TO triplets ten years ago, again
gave birth to triplets on the night of the
10th inst-two girls and boy. Six
children at two births by the same
mother is doing pretty well,