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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12
For the SPECTATOR

To Messrs. Stuart, Hanger, and Craig:
There is an earnest wish On the part
of the people of Augusta that you give
an account of your stewardship as their
representatives in the House of Dele
gates. You are, therefore, respectfully
invited to do SO on the first day OF the
June term of the County Court, and to
elaborate your views, in addition, upon
those grave questions of State policy
which promise to enter as important
elements in the approaching canvass.
MANY VOTERS.
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A woman named Fanny Brown, ar
rested in st. Louis for vagrancy, had
with her a bright little girl of seven
years, who gave her name as Mary
Masterson, and said her home was in
Philadelphia. A girl of the same name
and age was stolen by a woman from
her grandmother, Mrs. Ann White, in
Philadelphia, on the 18th of April, and
search has been made for her in New
York and Brooklyn. A Philadelphia
detective will go to st. Louis and bring
the child and woman. back with him.
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In DEATH NOT PARTED.-Samuel
Wilson Davis, who removed from this
county about twenty-five years ago,
died at his residence in the State of Hi
nois, May Sth, 1877, at O'clock, A. NJ,
aged about 20 years.
William Davis, brother of the above,
died at his residence in Augusta county,
May 18th, 1877, at 8 o'clock, P. NJ, in the
66th year of his age.
Both of these parties formerly resided
in Rockbridge county, and were the
sons of Richard Davis, decd.
Living hundreds OF miles distance
from each other, they died only four
hours apart. Gazette.
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MoFFETT WHIsKEY- REGISTER
Prominent members ofthe Liquor Deal
ers' Association say that they are now
absolutely sure they will be able to pre-
vent the use of tho Moffett punch.
On the other hand, Auditor TAYLOR il,
going forward with his preparations, and
is encouraged to believe that with Or
without patent he will be able to put
the registers into successful operation in
the course of few weeks.-Rich. Dis
patch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.-Durin the
storm this morning the steeple of the
Congregational Church at Herndon was
struck BY lightning and set fire to. There
being no way to reach the flames with
water, the residents Of the village climb
ed up on top of the church and cut the
steeple down, and thereby prevented the
destruction of the entire building.
Gazette, June 7th.
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LAND SALES =!
COMMISSIONERS. SALE LaxDxN

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
Court house, in Staunton, on
Friday, Jirse 18th, 1871,
three parcels of land i'm 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 !:
1st, A tract containing 1875 acres conveyed
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 80 acres assign ed
to said John A. Mills by James M. Lilley, A,
Anderson, and William A. Bell, Commissioners
OF partition under a decree i'll the above named
cause. This,last named parcel is numbered on
the plat accompanying the report of said last
No. /.
3rdly. A tract containing I04 acres assigned
to Frances c. Fishburn, and desi mated on said
plat as No. 2.
These lands are more fully described in the
above mentioned report of partition and in the
other papers of the suit hereinbefore mention
ed
These several parcels of land will be sold
separately, unless the Commissioners of sale
shall determine to sell the parcels of 1875 acres
and 30 acres both which belong to John A.
Mills, together; in which event only the parcels
Of 0i acres will be sold as a separate parcel.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough cash in hand for
costs OF suit and sale; the residue in three equal
annual 1nstalments from day of sale, with in
tefest from that day, for which bonds with APP
proved personal security and containing n
be withheld till all the purchase money is paid.
THOMAS C. ELDER
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
a. II. FULTZ,
Trx,r,,rs ct
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Stauntott $peftato' t.
TUESDAY, JUNE IL, 1877.

GREAT FREsHET IN THE VEST
D;snatches from the West say that very
hoavv rains have fallen ip. Western
Missouri and in Kansas duri' ng the past
few days, and great damaf Sc has been
done to railroads, crops an q other pro-
nertv. The Kansas Cit J, st. Joseph
and Council Bluffs railr Dad was under
wafer Saturday betwee n Kansas City
and winthrop, and trai MS were stopped.
N -
ODD.FE ELBOWS CELEBRATION AT
r,,7,pEpER.-The Odd,-Fellows' celebra-
tion at Culpeper Tuesday was in honor
of the anniversary of Culpeper Lodge,
No. 142. The visiting Odd-Fellows were
received by Culpeper Lodge and proceed
ed to the front of HILLS Hall, where they
were welcomed by James Cochran, CHIEF
marshal. VIM. r. Mclean, of Wash
ington city, responded on behalf OF the
visitors. Early in the afternoon the
visitors were entertained at an old Var
pinia barbecue, held in grove on The
edge of the town, where substantlais an'
delicacies were spread in abundant pro
fusion.
In the afternoon the procession, head
ed by a brass band and with Jane
Cochran chief marshal, paraded tn
principal streets. The line was heade
by the battalion of patriarchs, uniform
ed, from Washington city, followed b.
Marley Encampment from Alexandra
a delegation from Monticello Lodge
Charlottesville, Charity Lodge of Wal
renton, Myrtle Lodge OF. Fredericksburg
Potomac and Serepta Lodges of Ale'
andria, and Culpeper Lodge. At IL
close of the procession a pleasant reunlo
took place. Chief Marshal Cochran,
Culpeper, opened the meeting, and aft
prayer by Rev. J. S. Minnegerode az
dresses were delivered by Grand MAST
Benson, w. r. Mclean and J. +. Hav
ner of Washington, Judge Goodrich
Fredericksburg, and Hugh Latham
Alexandria. AT night the ladies OF Il
town held a festival in honor OF ii
guests. At 1910 the visitors left f
home.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12

TOURNAMENT AT HINTON, w. Va
At the tournament at Hinton, Summers
county, West Virginia. on the LIST inst,
the successful knight was Mr.. w. III.
Thompson Knight of Elmwood), who
crowned Miss Carrie Scott, of Hinton,
Queen of Love and Beauty-the corona
ton address being delivered by Mr.. F.
w. Mahood.
In the five rides, the successful knight
took fourteen of the fifteen rings-mis-
sing but single ring. This was good
riding.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12
For the SPECTATOR.
RTlrITH EEA

MEssRS. EDITORS In this crisis in the his
tory of our State, when practical men are re-
quired at the helm, we know of no person. with
in the whole range of our acquaintance more
tative in The next Legislature from this county
than the gentleman whose name heads this ar
ticle He is practical man, thoroughly con-
yersant with both State and National affairs
and shonld he consent to be a candidate will
receive the support Of
M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12

Gems. Jubal A. Early and Pierre
Gustave Toutant Beauregard presided
at the drawing" of the Louisiana
State lottery in the Opera House, at Nwe
Orleans, last week Gen. Early draw
ing the ticket numbers and Gen.
Beauregard the prizes from the respec'
tive wheels. No. 81, 1877 "drew" 100000;
No. 81, 754, $4,000, and No. 37,4l9, $40,
900,
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STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.- During a
storm on Monday night of last week,
the stable of Mr.. Franklin Littell at
New Market, Shenandoah county, was
struck by lightning. No damage was
done except shivering one of the corner
posts and ripping off few boards.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12

The President has appointed Thos.
B. Bryan, native of Alexandria, Va,
but resident of Washington city, COM
missioner for the District of Columbia,
vice Gen. J. H. Ketcham, resigned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12

YELLING BURNT.-On Saturday
night week, at Cabin Hill, Shenan-
doah county, the dwelling of Levi Coff-
man was accidentally burned, with all
its contents. The fire was caused by a
defective stove-pipe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12

SENATOR RANSOM, of North Carolina
whilst approaching President Hayes's
liberality and fair dealing toward the
South, scouts the idea that it will pro-
duce sufficient disaffection in the demo-
cratic ranks in North Carolina, or Ten
nessee to give the republicans control of
those States,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12

Gen. Sheridan's twins were baptized
at his residence, in Chicago, on Friday
week, by Right Rev. Bishop Foley
They are named Irene and Louise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN OF BATH.
Mr., James M. Wood of Bath county,
died on the LIST inst, in the Goth year of
his age, and was buried the next day at
Windy Cave Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12

Why is drunkard like bad politi-
clan Because he is always poking his
nose into measures that spoils the con-
stitution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12

Horace Greeley's daughter Ida has
presented her husband a son, and he
has been baptized Horace Greeley
Smith,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12

TERRIFIC STORM Cincinnati, o.,
June 5.-The Commercial has the fol-
lowing account of the disaster at Mount
Carmel, ILL.,: The tornado passed over
the town at about $3.50 o'clock last even
ing. 1t struck the town at the south
end Of Cherry street and passed almost
due north, taking in about one square
east and west and destroying almost
everything in its course. Twenty two
dead bodies have been found thus far
The damage to property is estimated at
three thousand dollars. The fire was
finally subdued after six hours steady
work by the firemen. Many persons
were wounded whose names cannot now
be ascertained. The loss of life cannot
now be estimated as number Of farm
ers were in from the country whose
teams were scattered among the debris.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12

A Salt Lake City dispatch reports
that Gen. Crock expressed the opinion
that no more troops are needed in Utah.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-12
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nay22-tds Trustees Mech. Build. AssO

TTNrusfees' Sale.-By virtue of three deeds of
L 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, 1S7O,-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 3 O'Clock, p. M, that valuable property on
the cornero fNew Street and Courthouse Alley,
portion of which is occupied by E. Hageman
as clothing store, the remainder by John B.
Scherer as a restaurant and bar-roonl, being all
the property conveyed in the deeds of trust
mentioned.
TERMs-Twenty-sev hundred and four dol
lars and forty-three cents (s2,70443) with inter-
est from the LIST of January, 1871 and the costs
of executing this deed in cash; the balance in g.
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,)
]. a. PIPER, Trustees.
may22-tds c. E. HOGE,
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r OFFER FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS
4 my
COfta~o HOuSe and Lot.

ON East Main Street, adjoining Institution
grounds. The house is brick nogged through
out, with basement story of brick, and con-
ta1ns six medium and four small rooms, with
out-buildings for servants, stable, &c. l have
improved the property at considerable expense,
and 1t is one of the most comfortable and desi-
rably located little homes in the City.
Janl6-6m THOMAS d. RANSOM.
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AMONG THE LADIES,
BAILEY'S SALINE APERIENT

AMONG THE LADIES,
BAILEY'S SALINE APERIENT
I = a Il AV 1T II.
being far preferable to sickening nauseating
pills. as it is exceedingly pleasant to the most
delicate stomach and never sickens: Physi-
clans are cordially invited to give it a fair trial
as all need q good Saline catbartic in their
practice. The bottles large and the price
only 80 cents Call on w. r. TYREE, at Staun-
ton, Va, and look at it.
J. p. DROMGOOLE tS CO.,
apri7-4m Louisville, Ky.
(NRXsTAI. esULPfzUzs sE,fSENGS.
~ (F0rnaertp Crawford Springs)
This delightful and quiet Mountain Retreat
will be open Tor the reception of visitors
.5U y Il LIST. LS11.
The Springs are beautifully located at the foot
of one of the highest mountains in Virginia.
Its heathful waters, beautiful scenery, togeth-
er with It's accessibility and the Low CHARGES
make it q most desirable Summer home.
The waters are sulphur, Chalyhe ate, and ALI
healing, surpassed by none in the state.
MUSIC, BoAr-RoWING, CROQUET 3nd Bowl
ING ALLEY will contribute to the amusement
of guests. These Springs are situated in Au-
gusta county, eighteen miles west Of Staunton
on the Chesapeake II Ohio Railroad, one-hhli
mile from Pond Gap Depot. It will be the en-
deavor OF the proprietors to keepa
E'KRST-RAT TABLE,
and to make visitors comfortable. House new
ly furnished.
TERMS: $50 per month, $40 per week, 50 per
day. Children under twelve and colored SER
wants half price.
DIR. a. LEE PATTESON. Resident Physician.
A conveyance will meet passengers at depot.
w. w. PATTESON d BRO,
Proprietors.
Pond Gap Depot, G. & o. r. r., Va my29-5t
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"EKG1NaA.-In the Clerks Office of the
v circuit court for Augusta county, June
18th, 1877;
against
G. A. Catlett and Sarah A., his wife William
Catlett, Thomas Catleti, George Catlett, Ella
Catlett, and Ida Catlett, and 3. o. Ferguson,
Trustee, and James A. Craig and Margaret, his
Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to set aside. as
fraudulent deed of conveyance executed on
July 10Th, 1874 by James A. Craig and Margaret.
his wife to B. O. ferguson, Trustee and convey
ing lot OF land in the village OF CraigsviIIe. in
trust for the use and benefit Of Sarah A. CatIett.
wife of G. A. Catlett and her children, and TO
subject the said land to sale for the payment OF
bond executed by q. A. Catlett to The Plaintiff
Mary 2. Wiley for Si59.36, with legal Interest
thereon from june 9th, 1874, till paid
The Defendants G. 4. Catlett and Sarah A.,
his wife, William Catlett, Thomas Catlett. Geo
Catlett, Ella Catlett, and Ida Catlett, not hav-
ing entered their appearance, and it appearing
by affidavit filed that they are not residents OF
this State: 1t is ordered that they do appear
here within one month after due publication of
this notice, and do what is necessary to protect
their interests.
Teste,
je Pits T. N. RYAN elk
Parrish & McChespey, p. q.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE MINERAL Landry virtue of a
decree of the circuit court of Augusta county,
entered in the cause OF Antrine Us. BeW on the
3rd day of November, 1876, the undersigned will
proceed on
Monday, the 18th day of June, 1877,
to sell at public auction, in front of the Court
house, in the city of Stdauton, tract of noun
tain land, situated on South mountain, near
seventeen hundred acres. being the prop
erty of Jno. ]. Bell. This land is well timbered
and is thought to contain valuable deposits of
iron, and the sale will afford rare opportuni-
ty to those DESTROYS of investing in mineral
lands.
TERIs-Cash in hand sufficient to pay costs
of suit and sale-the balance on a credit of one,
two, and three years, the purchaser executing
bonds with good personal security for the de-
ferred intalments, and the title retained as I'LL
innate security. r. p. BELL,
VIM. PATRICK,
may29-tdS Commissioners.
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BAIEY'S SALINE APERIEIT \!
80 Cents pei. Bottle.

This article is confidently recommended to
the public as worthy entire confidence 1t is
prepared from strictly pure materials, with
great care and accuracy, and every bottle is
warranted equal to the best It is cooling
and pleasant glass of soda water, it is eff
feryescent and sparkling, it is gentle, safe and
effectual purgatve, relieving habitual cOnst-
patton, correcting acid or sour stomach and
heartburn. curing sick headache, acts gently
upon the kidneys, is cooling and refreshing in
fevers, cleanses and tones the bowels, is always
ready and gives Sc tisfactiOn
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REMARKS.
Mail train through from Staunton to Wash
1ngton and Baltimore without change of cars
Close connection at Harper's Ferry for the
West. On Mondays and Saturdays the accom-
notation train connects at Harrisonburg with
trains for all stations on H. F. q " Branch r
q o. X. K. For further Information apply to
S. NJ. WOODWARD. JR..
Mays Supt. V. r. r., Staunton Va
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TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtue of deed
of trust, executed to the undersigned
Trustees of the Mechanics Building Associa-
ton of Staunton, by Jno. F. Beard and wife,
June 18th, 1869, to secure certain debt due said
Association, we will sell on the premises, on
Saturday, the 23rd dag Of June, 1877,
at o'clock, p. m, that very desirable resi-
dence now occupied by Jno. F. Beard, corner of
Spring Alley and Lewis Street, being all the
property conveyed by said John F. Beard and
wife in the deed of trust mentioned.
TERMs-Seven hundred and forty nine dollars
and eighty-six cents (S749.S6,) with interest
from Jan. lst, 1877. and the costs of executing
this deed of trust in cash the balance in 6, IL,
and IS months, secured by bonds with APP
proved personal security, bearing interest from
the day of sale, and the title retained as ulti-
mate security. EDWIN NJ. CUSHING,
JAMES A. PIPER.
CHARLES E. HOGE,
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RAILROADS.

trains leaving stanton at 1870 A. NJ. and {. 80
r NJ, run daily except sunday stopping at all
regular stations.
Trains leaving Staunton at 2e55 A. NJ. and IL Is
A. NJ, run daily, stopping at all regular stations
between huntington and Allegheny, ana at
Covington, Miilboro', Goshen, Waynesbofo',
Alton, Greenwood, Mediums River, Ivy, Char
lottesville, Gordonsville, Junction and Rich
mOnd.
Sleeping run on 2.55 A. NJ. and H. Is A. NJ
trains between Richmond and Covington.
n Passenger coach attached to Freight train
runs between Waynesboro and Goshen, leav-
ing Staunton at $50 A. NJ, and arrives at Go
shen II NJ, stopping at all intervening stations
rms trains makes connection at Goshen for
Lexington.
&o-For further information, rates, &C., apply
to j. H. WOODWARD, Agent, Stanton Va
CONWAY II TIOVVA
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Commissioners

rNRUSTEE's SALE OF VALUABLE
i HOUSES AND LOTS, AND BUILDING
LOTS IN sTAUNTQ }N., virtue Of q decd of
the Nth day of April, 1871. to N. X. Trout, and
duly recorded in the Clerk S office of the Hust-
County of Augusta, the undersigned, as substi-
tuted Trustee, by direction of the beneficiary
will proceed, in front of the Courthouse, in
StauntOn, on
Saturday, the 3Oth day of June, 1877,
to sell to the highest bidder at public auction,
three lots fronting Carolina street, near the Val
BRICK DWELLING HOUSES and out-houses
upon them. These buildings were recently
erected by Mr.. Tams-are very convenient and
desirable Tor residences.
Also at the same time and place I will sell
large number of valuable and desirable build
ing lots, eligiby located and well laid off, lying
along the Valley Turnpike. The corporation
line passes through these lots, about one-half
of the number lying on either side of it. The
city water is piped to the top of the hill, and
the lots can be seen at my office.
TERMS OF SALE:-The deed of trust provides
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 a lien retain
ed upon the property until all the purchase
money is paid.
HIM BELL,
Je2-tds Substituted Trustee.
Trustees Sale.-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 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 j. A. Waddell and Points's
heirs. The improvements are comparatively
new and in excellent condition. The lot has n
front of Sc feet on New street, and depth of 132
feet.
TERMs.-So much in cash as will pay the
amount due to said association, S113695, with in
terest from the LIST day of January, 1877,
and the costs of executing this deed of trust
the residue a credit of 6, r. 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. f. M. CUSHING
j. A. PIPER,
G. f. HOGE,
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CEILING the "I,yalztble Fire Kinder, pays
= better than digging for Gold!! My Agents
day!! Every family in some entire towns,
even, have bought ore. Thousands of Testi-
monials and Diplomas from all parts of the
overwhelming sales. Agents wanted for every
unoccupied Town and County in the States and
Canadas-Circulars giving full particulars
sent on call. A Kinder sent to any one
wishing to become Agent for so cents,
Sc Name paper you saw this in,
Agents receive their territory Free.
Address f. P. SMITH,
jel2-2m* Drawer II. Beloit Wis.