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JOYOUS TINE AT STRIBLNG--M AsQUE
AND FANCY BALL.
Tomorrow (Friday) night, Striblins
Springs will be the scene of one of the most
Festal occasions within its history. A grand
Military Masque and Fancy Ball will be Civ
en- under the auspices of the West Augusta
Guard and Staunton Artillery, both OF which
organizations are now encamped at thai
delightful resort. No pains has been spared
to make this ore of the most memorable and
enjoyable occasions OF the season and there
is every prospect of its being the most sue
cessful. Among the many attractions will
be the famous Stonewall Brigade Band
which of itself will draw a large crowd.
Many ladies and gentlemen from Staun
ton and the county will be in attendance
and we can safely assure all splendid
slime.
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z MN7.EetS.
STAUNTON MARKET, AUG %. 1877.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY A. RICHARDSON.
WHOLESALE PRICES
OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, August Is, 1877.

Notice TO Elizabeth V. Hartman, Executrix OF
John A. Hartman, decd, pltf, and John A. Har-
man, Mlehael G. Hartman, Jr., and Harper Hartman,
Thomas L. Hartman, VIM. H. Hartman and Chris
tine Hartman. (the Hast four above named being
infants,) and Joseph N. Ryan. Guardian, ad litem
of said infants, and Hugh M. McIlhany, Adm r.
OF N. X. Trout, decd, Defendants in suit in
Chancery pending in the Circuit Court of
Augusta, under the style of Harman's Executrix
VS.. Harmans heirs, and to Zachariah McCheSney,
petitioner in said cause, and to all creditors OF
said John A. Harman decd, and to all persons
whomsoever interested in said cause, take notice
that in pursuance of decree rendered in said
cause by said court on the Ith of June, 1877,
shall at my office, in Staunton, on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER oath. 1877,
proceed to take state and settle the following &C
counts, viz
lst. OF the transactions OF Elizabeth v. Hartman
as Executrix Of John A. Hartman, decd
I'd. OF the real estate belonging to the este of
John A. Hartman, decd, together with the fee sim
pie and annual rental value thereof.
Sd. OF the debts and liabilities OF the estate of
John A. Hartman. decd, whether by Judgment,
trust deed or otherwise. Hg-
4th OF what interest athe plaintiff has in the
Trust Deed debt in the bill mentioned, and
9Th. OF any other matters deemed pertinent by
me to a full and final settlement of the estate OF
John A. Harman, decd, or required by any party
in interest to be stated.
At which time and place you are required to
attend. J. w. GREEN SMITH,
W. E. Craig, Pa Com'r in Chy
aug 1874
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.ACCIDENT.-On Wednesday evening of
last week, an old man of the name of Billy,
living near Moscow, whilst cutting wood at
the widow Props't, near there, was fclled by
dead limb striking him on the left side of
the head, cutting off a smart bit of the scalp.
1t had not been asccrtained if the skull had
been fractured, though he lies in a speeohlcss
condition, and is perfectly deaf
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A CURIOUS FREAK OF NATURE.-At
Tom Burke's bar room can be seen most
singular natural curiosity. l. is a twin pig
having eight perfect legs, two bodies and
one head ornamental with four ears-two at
the sides ana two Immediately Oh the back
part. 1t is the property of Richmond gen
tleman to whom Barnum offered 500 in
gold for it, for his museum.
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A FREE FIGHT.-At a meeting of the
Conservative Executive Committee held at
the office of Shelley &c Bumgardner. on
Monday last, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted
ResolUcd, That in tho opinion of this COM
mittee it is advisable that there shall not be
a county convention for the nomination of
county candidates for the Senate and House
of Delegates. unless there shall be a regular
Republican ticket in the field, in which event
further action may be necessary.
JAS. BUMGARDNER, JR., Chairman.
s. Broacn Allen. Secretary,
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THE reprint of BLACKWooD's MAGA-
ZINE for August has been received from the
LEONARD SCOTT PUBLISHING Co., Al Bar
clay Street, New York.
Besides the serial stories, "Mine is Thine"
and sPauline,"- which are each continued
at considerable length, there is an article on
Victor Huge, embodying rapid review OF the
'Legende des Siec!es," which is declared to
be magnificent poem, and short criticisms
upon his novels, beginning swith sNotre
Dame" Admitting that he is a great poet,
the writer pronounces that lie is more likely
to live in his novels than his poems.
The pl easant. gossiping "Wanderer's Let
tiers" are continued, and this number gives
a sketch Of the career OF Murat as King of
Naples. EEt8
1.-The Storm in the East-No. Ill" con-
denses the war news up to the Goth of July,
and gives better conception Of the progress
of the campaign than can be gathered from
the hasty perusal OF the fragmentary bulle-
tins in the daily papers, which not unfrequ-
emily contradict tile assertions OF the day be-
fore.
The periodicals reprinted by The LEON
ARD SCOTT PUBLISHING Co. al Barclay
Street, N. Y. are as follows: The London
Quarterly, Edinburgh, Westminster, and
British Quarterly Revievs, and Blackuood S
Magazine. Price, 81 year for any one, OF
only SIS for all, and the postage is prepaid
Wy thes Publishers. - a.a Ea&
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Builders, contractors, carpenters or parties
contemplating building, are welcome to ex
anime and avail themselves of the use of ovel
one hundred new and beautiful designs al
low and moderate cost, of dwellings, church.
es and school houses, at the Office of the
Staunton Planning Mill Company, corner Of
Church and Middebrook streets. Greatly
reduced prices on doors, sash, blinds. moul.
ding etc, of white pine. Low estimates
given for all finished work. connected with
housebuilding, in any part Of the State.
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PERSONAL Hon. John l.. Thomas, U. S.
Collector Of Customs. at Baltimore, was in
the City during the week, on his return
from the Springs. On Tuesday, with his
wife. he visited Weyer's Cave, and left this
morning for Baltimore.
| Col. Beverly Tucker was in the City last
week, returning from visit to his son, J. r.
Tucker, jr., at Lexington. who has been
quite sick.
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COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, Aug Is, 1871


~ Staunton, Va Aug. Is, 1877.
Robert G. Bickle, VS.. E. K. 7. Harmon &C., now
pending in Chancery in the Circuit Court OF Au-
gusta Co. All persons parties, plaintiffs and de-
PENDANTS in this cause, and all lien creditors Of
Mrs. 4. X. T. Harmon, and R. B. Dunlap and Sa-
lone F. Dunlap, (wife of R. B. DunlapJ are here
by notified that in pursuance of decree render
ed by said Court in said cause on the Cd of June
1877, 1 shall, at my Office in Staunton, on
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Goth, 1877,
proceed to take, state and settle the following
counts:
LIST. OF the value of the interest of Salome F
and R. B. Dunlap in the estate of Daniel Forrer
decd.
Cd. OF the value of the interest of Mrs E. K. T
Harmon in said D. Forrer's estate, and
Sd. In stating said accounts Comm will deter
mine and show the nature, character. quantity
aud values, annual and rental and fee simple OF
said interests and the liens in the order OF then
prorites, binding the same together with such
other and further accounts as he may deem per-
tlnent or any of the parties may require.
At which time and place You are required to at
tend. j. w. GREEN SMITH, 8
Ell. Or. Graf. p.q Com. in Chy.
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DeOtnS.

Near Woo dstock, on the 18th, Mrs. Sarah Haun,
wife of Mr.. George Haun, in the I'D year Of her
age
On Sunday morning, the goth inst, at her resi-
dence in Staunton, in the 18th year of her age,
Clara W. Skinner. relict of the late Commodore
Charles W. Skinner. U. s. Navy.
Norfolk, Richmond and Washington City pa
pers please copy
On Saturday morning last, in this city, Sadie
Fultz, infant daughter Of Mr.. Isaac and Mrs. Ma
ry Hoover, aged mont his and 16 days
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ssYELLow BIRD.''-That very celebrated
and popular brand of Yellow Bird Tobacco
formerly sold by C. 7. Cochran, sole agent,
can now be found only at G. NJ. FIFER q
Co.'S. 1t only needs test and is pronounced
the VERY BEST. FIFER & CO.,
No. Main Street
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-Housekeepers! Send a one
cent stamp to j. G. Yeager, for which you
will receive by return mail 4 receipts (gra-
tis) worth $500 each, to any housckeeper.
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A CAPITOL ExCURsIoN.-Capt. Jno. C.
Smith, of the Baltimore & Ohio Ra lroad,
has arranged another excursion from this
place to Washington, Baltimore and MI.
Vernon, on Tuesday, September l1th, at
'o'clock. A. NJ. Round trip tickets to WASH
iington $500, to Baltimore $3.50. The Stone
wall Brigade Band arc invited and are ex-
pected to accompany the excursion. Bust
mess men and pleasure seekers will find this
q pleasant and cheap trip.
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Go to Stribling Springs tomorrow night
if you want to have fun.
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The Virginia Coffee Pot,
MANUFACTURED BY
J. G. GROVE,

". 4 JI USTH. ST., STI UNTUN, ii,
1t is with pleasure we give this certificate
We have used the above named Coffee Pot, of Mr.
j. c. Grove and consider it the best one we have
ever seen. 1t takes less coffee and makes better
article than any other pot ever used by US.
P. H. Woodward. DIR. B. P. Reese,
s. C. Baskin. II. P. Cease.
VIM. II. H. Lynn. S. H. Lusbaugh,
John J. Ladd. Jos, H. Earman
J. L. Timberlake, Geo. A Hanger
NJ S. Cease Sam1 K. Taylor,
D. E. Strasburg.
AT State and County rights for sale.
j. C. GROVE,
aug 23-3m Stanton Va
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a pleasant and cheap trip.

LAND SALE.-On Saturday last E. NJ.
Gushing. auctioneer, sold for Shelley &
Bumgardner and White, comm'rs, the Maj
McCue farm, near Mt. Scion, to J. II. Todd
fo $3.50 per acre. This is one of the finest
est etes in the Valley.
Fo Messrs. Towberman C Cochran, Com
missio ners, on Monday, the Scott tract OF
land. l. n acres, to David Beard, at s24.99
per acre.
For NJ, ,ssrs. Bungardner and Harrison,
Com'rs., @. Monday, the Wood tract of %
acres, at SIP so per acre. TO d. Wood.
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n N3N3A9s not easily earned in these times
WIZ but it can be made in three months
IN 4 4 by any one OF either sex, in any
" part of the country who is willing
to work steadily at the employ
ment that we furnish. $3.50 per
week in your own town. You need not be away
from home over night You can give your whole
time to the work, or only your spare moments.
We have agents who. are making over $50 per
At the present time money can not be made so
easily and rapidly at any other business. It costs
nothing to try the business. Terms and $5 outfit
free. Address at once, H. HALLETT s Co.. Port
land, Maine. july 19-1y
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, Aug. goth, 1877.
Cold Sulphur Springs

2 Miles from Goshen, C. 6. o. R.R.
Celebrated for its Alternative waters, curing Dys
PERSIA and affections of the liver kidneys and
uterus.
''Ths is one Of the best If the light tonic wa
tiers and is remarkably ..,cious in dyspepsia and
other diseases OF the digestive organs.''
J. L. CAMPBELL,
Prof. Chem. W. & L. University.
CHARGES:
For June. $50
" July or August. Observation-Disclosures, SO
Special rates to families and to those stayinr
the entire season. ALEX. CRAWFORD
may 3l-2m Proprietor.
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lease No. 523.1

lease No. 529.l
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
- For the Western District of Virginia.
To Joseph Joseph Collier and doc" Blair, and
to all whom it may concern-Greeting.
Notice is hereby given, that on the 10th day of
May, 1871, one wagon. two mules, set double
harness. fifteen gallons of brandy, eighteen hams
value OF $4,000, and claimed and owned by Joseph
Collier and Doc Blair, Letcher county. KY
was seized by the Marshal of the United States
for said District forfeited to the use of the
United States and the same is libelled and prose-
cuted in this court in the name of the United
Libel set FORTH and that said cause will stand for
trial at the Court Room in Abingdon, on the 23d
day of October next. when and where all persons
are warned to appear to show cause why condem-
nation should not be decreed, and to intervene
for their interests.
Dated Abingdon, Aug. 10th, 1877.
aug 23-4w B. GILDERSLEEVE Dist elk
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Stanton, Va, Aug. goth, 1877.
Wolfe
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, entered in the above cause on the
office, on the =
18th DAY of SEPTEMBER next,
to take an account of all the heirs of Solomon
in this each of the said heirs is entitled to-
At which time and place all parties claiming any
interest in said fund are required to appear AMI
prove their claims. Given under my hand this
day and date first above written. 1919,
aug 23-4t VIM. PATRICK. Com'r
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Read Levy Bros. ncw advertisement. It
will pay.
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Men CHI iStian' AssoclaIloh was wen aItell-
ded. and the ex. ,rcises pleasant and protita-
BILE. The chapter read was Acts XIV. Adj
dresses were delivered by A. NJ. Simpson,
Preston A. Baylor, and VIM. A. McCuc.
Prayers were offered by IIeber Ker, II.
Risk, c. s. Baker, J. B. Evans, and George
2. Baker Wm G. Brown presiding. read
ing the chapter above cited. and making
some very appropriate remarks. Mr.. II. d.
Peck will conduct the services next Sabbath,
reading the fifteenth chapter Of Acts.
Show pleasant it is for brethren to dwell
together in unity"
BALDWIN AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR
The 10Th Annual Exhibition of the Baldwin
Augusta county Fair will take place on the
Fair Grounds at Staunton on the 9th, 10th
and 18th of October. The management of
this important institution are now making
their arrangements for the occasion, and
propose to exert their best efforts to make
this the most successful display ever yet
witnessed in this county. The list OF preni-
ums is extensive and liberal, and among
them special premium of $500 in silver
plate will be given for the largest and best
assortment of ali the products of the farm,
consisting OF grain OF all kinds, fruits, vege-
bles, hay, live stock of all descriptions, in
fact everything that pertains to farm, $lGO
to first, $S5 to second and $50 to third. En-
tries must be made with the Secretary, and
ito be accompanied with 10 per cent. of the
premium entered for. An invitation is extend
ed especially to farmers of Augusta and ad-
Joining counties to compete for these pre-
sniuaas. Early entries should be made, so as
TO secure proper accommodations. The
Judges OF award are: C. C. Francisco, Bath
county; Rudolph Turk, Highland county /;
r. A. Dangerfell and DR.. S. A. Cofflnan,
Rockingham r. II. Crank, Albemarle; C.
J. Brawley, Rockbridge, and Col. S. A. Nc
Clune and j. N. Vanlear, Augusta.
Not only in the premium list, but in all the
departments of the exhibition, it is the pur-
pose of the managers to advance step be-
yond anything eretofore realized, and to
make the 10th Fair the most successful yet
had.
We hope our county people will all par
take OF the spirit that now seems to move the
Directors, and give all the aid they possibly
teaa TO consummate their object. by united
effort splendid exhibition may be had, and
ave are sure there are very few who cannot
contribute something to add interest to the
occasion. Especially do we hope that the
ladies will he stirred to activity in giving the
exhibition the benefit of their handiwork,
and show to the multitude that will assem-
BILE in October, what the women of Old Au-
gusta can do.
Read Levy Bros. ncw advertisement IT
,zvil1 nav
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LOCAL.
Grand Military Ball.

A JOYOUS TIME AT MAsQUE
AND FANCY BALL.
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and cuTtaii expenses, as we would in our III
dividual affairs. Let us retrench, reform,
and cut down, and hold our representatives
to a rigid account for their actions. In the
matter OF criminal offences, for petty viola
tions of law, instead Of costly trials, the ex-
pense of taking the prisoner to the peniten-
tiary, &C., let the magistrates inflict about
forty stripes and let the offender go. In
this way a saving Of from 1925, 900 to $50, 600
per annum would be effected. By biennial
sessions, another reduction OF about 100000
will follow. These are some of the reduc-
tions that can be made, and others will be
suggested.
The great crisis has arrived in which, il
the State would keep up her head, she must
be honest and economical and if the PEG.
pie will send to the next legislature men Of
ability, who favor satisfactory compromise
and an economical administration of affairs,
a better day will soon dawn, and prosperity
reign throughout the Commonwealth.
At the conclusion of Gen. Echols' speech,
DAVID S. YOUNG, ESQ.,,
gained the floor, and in seconding the reso-
luton said that he was glad to hear the re-
adjustment plan favored. If properly pre-
sented, it would be successful. His own
idea was to let the old debt be refunded at
per cent, and after ten years increase to G
per cent. If the creditors would accept
this, they would be more than compensated
in the increased value of their bonds. As it
now stands, the bonds have deprecated and
are depreciating, and the holder is in danger
of having them repudiated altogether.
Immediately after the war the legislature
dedicated 100000 per annum to the free
schools, five years in advance of the constltn
tional requirement. Let this appropriation
be suspended for similar length OF time,
and apply the amount to the liquidation o.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
Probate Court.

The following is a list Of
administrators, executors and
guardians who filed their az
counts current for settlement
and confirmation at the August
term, 1877, Of the Sharp county
Probate Court:
Sam II. Davidson. administrator
of estate of Eli Moser; Il, J. Ham.
phries, administrator Of estate Of
John Paden; J. d. Wyatt, admins
traitor of estate Of VIM. Ferguson;
W. c. Jones, administrator Of estate
of James Humphries; J. C. Foreman,
administrator of estate of Alex.
EndsIey; W. Il. Boulos, admInistra-
t'ix Of estate of Joseph Boulos; ".
NJ. Edwards, guardian OF W, \. Ed-
wards; Alex. Smith, guardian OF j..
VI, Smlth heirs; E. SOhey, guardian
Enoch SOfey heirs; p, a. brummiL
guardian of E. c. Hotchkiss heirs;
Clifford Pinkston, guardian of ". r.
Ballard heirs; A. S. Smith, executor
of estate Of W. T, Smith; Sam II.
davidson, executor of estate OF
Russell Gist-fnal settlement.
All persons interested in the
settlement Of any Of the above
estates, are requested to come
forward and file exceptions to
such accounts, if any they have,
on or before the second day Of
the next term of the Probate
Court Of Sharp county, ak, to
be begun on the first Monday in
November, 1877, or they will be
forever barred from excepting
to such accounts, or any item
hereof.
Given under my hand, this
l1th day Of August, 1877.
JNO. N. WATSON, Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
Conaiderablc 'n.stock is hein.

Considerable pstock is being
shipped from tiAs and adjoining
counties to market, lately. Last
week about 800 Sheep were
driven through here on their
way to the ra Toad, and this
week a miXedh drove of about
100 hogs an& sheep passed
through, for a Ike destination.
Mr.. J. P. Cochran went right
along with tha tearing down
and clearing away Of his old
store building, ntil there was
not a stick Of itjeft, and is now
going to erecta commodious
new building, fhe foundation
and silIS Of which are already
in place, and q portion Of the
lumber on the g'ound.
Mr.. T. J. DAVIDSON has with
drawn from thA clerks Office,
where he has betn employed as
deputy for sever fl months, and
after taking a lftle recreation,
will turn his attention to the
study Of law. J2tf is talented,
and we predict fer him a sue
cessful career j3 a disciple Of
Blackstone
Mr.. J. W. JOKES, living six
miles north Of tom, brought in
about 100 poun~. Of line grapes,
his week, whfc,, sold at eight
cents per pound. Mr.. Jones in
forms us that he has one acre in
grapes (mostly Of the Concord
yariety, vines three years old,)
this season, and expects yield
Of 2,0O0 pounds therefrom. At
this rate it will pay to raise
grapes. The farmers Of this
county should engage more eX-
rensively in grape and fruit cul-
ture.
The cotillioh party given at
thp rpsi1pnGH nj Mr. Charles
Goodwin, last Monday night,
,yfa5 i s'1voY vt.iI2ltIJl ailair,
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin partici-
pating, and doing all in their
power TO make the occasion a
pleasant one. Among those pres
ent were: Misses Nora and Ella
Shaver, Miss Allie Huddleston,
Misses Locke and Zula Noel,
Miss Annie Adams, Misses Lucy
and Dora King, Miss Minnie
Turney, Miss Belle Wright, Mrs.
L. P. Collins, Mrs. W. E. Sharp,
Mrs. Wright, and our better
half" Good music was fur
nished by Mr.. }. B. Hinshaw
and others, and dancing contin-
ned till about midnight, when
the crowd dispersed, all highly
pleased.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
Died.

In Cave township, August I'd,
infant child Of Rev. John and
Nancy Johnson; age, about one
year.
In Lebanon township, August
18th, Mrs. MARY SIMPSON, age,
about 60 years.
Mrs. Simpson was the wife of
Allen Simpson, deceased, an old
and respectable citizen, and had
been a resident Of this county
for about forty years.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
Evening Shade

. NJ. Z. Church, South: Preach
BIZ 1st and Sd Sabbaths in each
tnonth. Lecture Tuesday night
fbllowing, Prayermeeting Tues
aay nights. Il. A. Garrison, ?. c.
CHRISTIAN Order; Preaching
4th Sabbath in each month.
Dr.. H0llowell, Pastor.
Baptist Church: Preaching on
Second Sabbath and Saturday
hight before in each month.
y. Il Hunt, pastor.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
Sharp County.

Circuit Court: Third Monday
lfter fourth Monday in March
lnd September.
County Court: First Monday
n January, April, July and
October.
Probate Court: First Monday
b February, May, August and
November.
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