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

The father of Charlie Ross is in Bridge
port in consultation with P. T. Barnum
The latter will make a personal offer OF
$4,000 for the recovery of the boy. 1t
is believed from recent evidence that he
is still alive, and that the reward with q
guarantee from punishment will induce
the captors to restore him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

ARREST OF A LUNATIC.-At Win
chester, on Monday of last week, a luna
tic named Magruder, who recently ar
rived there from the West, attempted tt
carry off the flag which floats from tai
staff in the Federal Cemetery at thai
place. He was arrested and lodged in
Jail for safe keeping.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

We have received the pamphlet containing the
premium list for the Sth annual Fair of the
Shen. Valley Agricultural Society to be held at
Winchester on the 9th, 10th, 18th, and 18th of
October next. This pamphlet was very well
printed at the office of the Winchester Tsmes,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

BOILER EXPLOSION ON THE BAIT. d
OHIO R. R.-The engine of an eastward
bound freight train on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, while nearing Camp
bells Station, Ohio, last Wednesday ,ex-
ploded her boiler, killing a brakeman
named Bell, badly scalding Baldwin, a
fireman and, slightly injuring Engineer
Quinn. Nine cars were thrown off the
track
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

We call the attention of our readers to the
advertisement 9f MI, 7. "A. ConIey, 40 W. Mad
ison Street., Chicago, ILL., He wishes to exchange
valuable property in that city for a small well
improved farm near Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

AND SALE.-As Executor Of the last will
Il and Testament of Jacob Coyner, ST., decd,
Will sell privately the following described tract
of land:
This tract is known as the Grove Tract, by
recent survey containing IIOss Acres, is sit
Long Meadows, adjoining the lands of Col. Nc
CMne anu others, about two miles from Fishers
vile Depot, on the Ches. & o. r. r. Said land
lies we'll About one-half is cleared, the rest is
splendidly timbered. There is on the "a
land House, with well of excellent and G:sssf
never failing water convenient; also an sRa9sl
apple orchard producing some fine fruit.
There is an excellent quality of limestone on
the premises, and abounds in rich variety OF
iron ore. Altogether, this tract can be made a
delightful and splendid home.
Terms accommodating.
Address, JONATHAN KOINER, EXT.
10 Uo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

SALE OF AMERICAN HoTEL-The American
Hotel in this, city was sold at public sale on last
to Mr.. Julius scheffer. son of the late
the late FIR. Schefer of the Virginia Hotel, at
sl5, OOO-possession to be given on confirmation
of the sale by the court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

ACCESSION TO THE DUNKARDs.-At recent
meeting OF the Dunkards held at Barren Ridge,
tnree miles this side of New Hope in this coun-
w. tnere was an accession to that church of q
members.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

Observation-Disclosures. Price & Miller are
having a new front made to their hardware
store on the corner of Main and New streets
and will have their store painted and removal.
ed generally and much improved in appear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

EARTHQUAKES IN PERU.-On Thurs
day, the 10th inst, the town of Iquique
in Peru was destroyed by an earthquake
which caused the waves of the sea to
overflow it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

The oldest church of any Christian
community is one at Orleansville-the
Oppidui Tingittei-in Algeria. In the
pavement is stone with an inscription
stating that it was built in the year 32S
A. D., soon after the conversion of Con-
stantine. Several portions of the build
ing still are in good repair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

COMMENCEMENT SERMON.-The commence
ment sermon ofthe Augusta Female Seminary
will be preached on Sunday night, the Bird O.
June, by Rev. Mr.. Mullaly, Pastor of the Pres
byterian Church of Lexington, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

Col. Jas. A. Hoyt, a native of Waynesboro', in
this county, is now Editor Of the Register pub
lished in Columbia, s. C. We hope that he will
so conduct his paper as to be of service to the
State of his adoption, and to reflect credit upon
the county and State of his nativity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

PARALYzED.-Mrs.S Sarah rimbsrl4K.
was stricken with paralysis at the resi-
dence of her son Mr.. Rufus M. Timber
lake ia Winchester last Wednesda,
night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

DEDICA Sunday of last
week, Solemon's Church (Lutheran)
recently built near Forestville, Shenan-
doah county, was dedicated, the dedica-
tory sermon being preached by Rev. S.
Henkel. The sum of 1870 was raised on
the occasion, which will pay the bal
ance due.
SUICIDE IN HANOVER.-On last Tues.
day Geo. w. Hays, aged so years, seven
miles from Richmond, committed
suicide by shooting himself in the head
with gun. His mind was unsettled
and he had been watched to prevent him
from killing himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

ILLNESS OF Col ARMsTRoNG.-We are sorry
TO announce that Col. Armstrong of Bridgewa-
ter, one of the delegates of Rockingham in the
Legislature, is quite ill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

END OF THE KENTUCKY LOTTERY
BUSINESS attorney general OF
Kentucky has decided that all the Ken
lucky lottery grants have expired by
limitation, and that no valid grant now
exists in that State, This includes the
Frankfort, Paducah. Henry Academy
and Shelby College grants. The man
ayers have appealed, with no expecta'
ton of success, however, but to gain
time to wind up their business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

ANNUAL ADDRESS BEFORE THE
SOUTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY,"
General John S. Morgan, of Selma, Ala
bama, has accepted an invitation to de-
liver the annual address before the
Southern Historical Society at their an
nual meeting the 1st of November
General Morgan is at present United
States Senator from Alabama.
A gallant aud distinguished soldier OF
the Western army, General Morgan can
speak from personal experience of those
stirring times, while he is at the same
time one of the most polished orators in
the country. He will receive a warm
welcome to Richmond.-Di Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

Mrs. Ray, witness iR Roadway Mitch
ell trial, who had been arrested, charg.
ed with perjury, was on Saturday, dis
charged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

THE GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS PROPERTY.-The decision of
United States judge in reference to this
valuable property, given at the recent
session of the court at Charleston, West
Va, was to the tenor and effect that a
sale thereof should take place in August,
1878, the lease Of George L. Peyton &
Co, to be continued until the sale is con-
firmed. The lease for the rebuilding OF
the Peyton House Qately destroyed by
fire. was extended for five years from
July, 1877.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

Having been made the agents for the Terra
Gotta Works, we defy competition. Terra Cot
ia Pipe and Vases lower than the lowest.
MAYS LIPsCoMB & SoMERyIILE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

G. A. RICHARDSON has some of those LAKE
HERRINGS which he win sell very cheap tc
close the trade for this season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

JAMES RIVER & KANAWHA CANAL.
Mai, John w. Johnston, of Botetourt
county, at meeting of the James River
and Kanawha Canal Company last Tues
day, accepted the presidency of the COM
pany, stating that he had been assured
of the support of the proxies and mer-
chants of Richmond city in his efforts
to connect the canal with the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad by a railroad from
Buchanan to Clifton Forge. He hopes
to complete this connection within a
year from now.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

found at Fifer IL Cos. may1-1m
On the 18th inst, Mr.. Hoover, OF South Fork,
Pendleton co., w. Va, with a neighbor, loaded
at Capt. McIlhaney's in this place, one of Bly,
mer & Co., Cinncinati, Ohio, composite bells
weight of bell and fixtures $50 lbs-for Mr.. John
Kiser, Sugar Grove, P. o. same county. Mr.. X.
being public spirited citizen, ordered the bell
for a Union Church, in his.neighborhood, name
not remembered, and guarantees payment, no
doubt the joint effort of his neighbors The bell
is from same firm, and similar in character to
one purchased some years ago, by the Augusta
Church congregation of this county. The boys
will take North River Gap, on their way home,
and avowed their purpose, on reaching the Top
of Shenandoah Mountain on Saturday,
where the line dividing Augusta from Pendle-
ton also divides the venerable mother from
her daughter, w. Va, as the bell swings clear in
the wagon, TO ring out q merry chime. that will
doubtless awaken the echoes, in vast region,
where such sound being heRrd for the first
time, will startle the simple minded honest
peasants, and if the boys were not very careful,
with pair of spirited horses just in front, and
steep descent Immediately before them, we
will be prepared to record an interesting Incl
dent after awhile, that will throw John Gilpin
and his far in the shade.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

Fifer & Co. intend to sell the best bargains in
Tobacco and Cigars in the city. Give them a
trial. mayl-lm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

BAPTISM OF INFANTs-On Sunday Of last
week, in the First Presbyterian Church of
Charleston, w. Va, the Pastor, Rev. j. c. Barr
baptized twenty six infants.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

A VALUABLE TRAIT OF LAND FOR
"A SA Lei oIier iof sale privately, a portion
of the Home Farm, containing Y35 or 40
Acres, as the purchaser may wish. Twenty
five or thirty acres, heavily timbered, and with
IN ~ miles of Fishersville Depot, on Ches. &
The quality of the land is first rate, and has
new. unfinished log house on 1t, with fine
springs, and stream OF water running through
the centre of the place.
Terms accommodating. Call on address
SAM'L Fl. STEELE,
mar22--ff WaUrash0r0 VQ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

SOUTH CARoLINA's NEW CHIEF JUS
TICE.-The South Carolina Legislature
last Tuesday, by a two-thirds vote, elect
ed Associate Justice Willard to the posi-
ton of chief justice of the Supreme
Court of that State to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of the late Chief
Justice Moses. Justice Willard is a
Northern man and strong republican,
but in the late important judicial pro-
ceedings in South Carolina he declined
to act the partisan, but administered the
duties of his exalted position with wis
dom, firmness and entire impartiality
His election was strongly opposed by his
former republican admirers, as we'll as
by Gen. Gary and other ultra demo.
Gratis, but he had the active sympa-
thy of Gov. Hampton, who urged that
Justice Wizards position would greatly
tend to the success of his administration
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22
Insurance NoticA.

At the annual meeting of the ,E. A. NJ. Insu-
rance Company held in New Hope, on the 5th
of May, 1877. the Stockholders, BY resolution,
altered Bird Article of their Bylaws to read
thus:
whenever a levy is made by tho Secretary,
he shall Immediately address a circular card to
each member stating his indebtedn6ss to the
Company and to whom it is to be Plaid, and
each member shall pay said amount td< the re-
ceiver within 40 days from the date of said no.
tice, and if not paid to the receiver, and the
tickets returned agreeably to article End, the
Secretary shall have the power to erase all such
names from the Companys books and their
policies be forfeited"
By resolution, the 4th Article of the Bylaws
was stricken out.
By resolution, the LIST Article Of the BYLAWS
was changed SO that any one wishing to insure
| in the Company shall pay to the one taking the
specifications Is per cent instead of 10 per cent
| as before, the same retained by the one taking
the specification as before, and the remainder
to go the treasury.
1t was also ordered that the Treasurer receive
2 per cent on all money passing through his
hands as Treasurer, and each receiver shall be
allowed 211.per cent on all money collected by
him and paid over to the Treasurer, and that
all necessary expenses incurred by the Presi-
dent the Company's business shall be paid by
the Company. Teste,
may22-1t A. E. PIERcE, Sec'ty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

c. A. RICHARDSON is now closing out his stock
of Lake Herrings at reduced prices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

FIREs.-Forest fires are raging in the
mountains near Scranton, Pennsylva-
MIA, and along both sides of the Hudson
river. But they seem to be causing
most special and widespread disaster on
the line of the Ogsdensburg and Lake
Champlain railroad. The entire coun-
try for hundreds of miles is enveloped
in dense smoke, and one or more thirty
ing villages are utterly destroyed
Scores of families have been rendered
homeless, and have been found hud-
died together without either food or
shelter and frantic with the scenes of
desolation which surrounded them. No
estimate has yet been attempted to be
made of the losses, which, it is stated,
cannot but be immense.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

FOUND GUILTY.-In the Hastings
Court of Richmond, on Thursday last,
in the trial of G.. L. Roadway, charged
with adultery with Miss Laura Mitch
ell the jury found him guilty and fixed
his fine at $500.
Railway was committed to Jail.
Mrs. Josephine Ray, now of Balti-
more, formerly employedlin the Wheel
er & Wilson sewingmachine office
here under Railway, and Collier Nash
and Ann Eliza Nash his wife (colored)
witnesses for defence, were arrested on
bench warrant from Judge Guigo n,
charged with perjury. In default OF
bail they were committed to Jail.
Mr.. John S. Wise has commenced in
the Curcuit Court of Richmond a suit
for So, 900 damages against Railway in
the name of James Mitchell, father of
Laura Mitchell. 1t appearing that Rad.
way contemplated Immediate removal
to Texas, all of his property Including
So, 800 of deeds-of-trust notes in the
hands of his surety, George A. Ainslie,)
has been attached.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22
DRY GOODS!
DRY GOODS
Tumbling on Every Side.

Good Styles in SPRING AND SUMMER
PRINTS, at 81 cts.
Good BROWN COTTON, only cts.
Good BLEACHED COTTON, only cts.
Best soft-finished yard wide BLEACHED, at
cts.
Heavy, yard wide COTTONS, only cts.
SATIN DAMASK TOWELS, only % cts,
worth 40 cts.
HANK KNITTING COTTON, % cts. per lb.
A paper Of good PINS, only cts.
Best NEEDLES, cts.
SPOOL COTTON, warranted 200 yards, only
cts.
A good pair FOXED CATERS, only S1.25,
worth SI.75.
LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS for 25 cts.
good BED QUILT only 80 cts.
1000 pairs of Ladies' 1873 WHITE HOSE at
10 cts, from recent failure ON Broadway.
You never saw such Hose for 10 cts.
Never before in the annals Of Staunton were
Dry Goods SO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22
Letter from Hon. JnO. F. Lewis.


LYNNwooD, May IL, 1877.
Editors Rockingham Register:
GENTLEMEN I'm your issue of the
10th inst, you call upon myselfand 9TH
er Republicans to say whether there is
any prescription in this section Of Vir-
ginia, on account of party politics.
1 am pleased to be able to say there is
none. 1 have no sympathy with the
Democratic party-and never had-but
1 number amongst my personal friends
some of the most decided Democrats in
the State.
The persons and property of Northern
men whether Republicans or Demo-
crats) are as safe in Virginia as they are
in any State in the Union, and their
social relations would be as pleasant as
anywhere amongst strangers.
was Union man before and during
the war, and am q Republican "of the
straitest Sect" but candor compels me
to say that our people welcome North
ern men of industrious habits, who de-
sire to live amongst us, and they will
be allowed to vote for any party they
may prefer, without let or hindrance.
JOHN F. LEWIS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

Lake HerriHSs! Lake Herrin:s-For
sale at reduced prices by c. 4. RICHARDsoN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.:

FOR SHERIFF:
We are authorized to announce Mr.. JOIN
TOWBERMAN q candidate for the office G
Sheriff of Aug usta county. mayl5-2t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

THRUST SALE OF NOISY CREEK
i LANDS.-As trustee of ]. NJ. McCue will
offer at the time and place named in the above
advertisement, to wit, on
Saturday, the 1Nh day of april, 1877,
in front of the McCue Mansion House, near Mt.
Scion, two parcels of land adjoining said Man
sion House tract, one next to N. l. Bucks lands,
containing S3 acres, 1 rood and - acres,
and the other next to J. n. Todd's lands, con-
offer for sale the mill tract heretofore sold,
the terms of sale not having been complied
with. will also sell all 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 'ou'' 0' A'sf HUGH Sap ". sHEFFEY,
mar2O-tds Trustee.
POStpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until
-, Thursday, he SIst day Of May, 1877,
aplOtds H. w. SHEFFEY. Trustee
COMMISSIONERS, SALE OF vALUA-
AUGUSTA FARMS.
:, The undersigned, acting as Commissioners of
the circuit court of Augusta county, under
decree rendered on the sOth day Of March last,
In the cause of Wilson and Wife VS.. Jacob
Hangers Widow and heirs" will sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder, ON the premises,
on
Saturday, the 26th day of Nag neat,
all that very valuable land on Middle River in
Augusta county, owned and occupied by Jacob
Hanger at his death, situate about six miles
from StauntOn, after taking therefrom a small
portion thereof assigned to the Widow as her
dover.
The land proposed to be sold contains Four
Hundred and FOrty-six acres, a consid-
cradle portion of which is the very best river
bottom, and the whole will be divided into
four or five tracts, containing respectively, One
Hundred and FOrty.six and three-quar.
ter Q46a0 acres, One Hundred and
TWen. y.One and One.fOurth Q2lLD acres.
Eighty three (S3) acres, Thirty.five (35)
acres. and Sixty 900 acres, although the
third. and fourth of above named tracts may
be sold together, and some eight or nine acres
may, on the day of sale, be taken from the said
third tract and added to the second tract, if the
same shall be found most advantageous to all
parties. These lands are of very fine quality
and offer great inducements to those desiriug
to purchase excellent small farms. .
The lands will be shown by Mr.. Hanger liv-
ton threof will be exhibited to all persons de-
string information by the undersigned, at their
offices in Staunton.
Ia The sale will commence at II o'clock NJ,
and the terms will be as follows, viz: Cash in
hand to pay the costs Of suit and the expenses
of sale, and the balance of the purchase money
on credit of one, two and three years, inter-
est from day of sale, the purchasers to give
bonds with good and approved personal secu-
rity, and lien to be retained as ultimate secu-
rity. GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JR,
JNO. ECHOIS,
u Avycvr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

ATROCIOUS MURDER IN S. Con last
Friday evening week on lonely road
about Is miles from Charleston, S. c.,
j. Evans Edings, young white man,
who was carrying 81 200 to pay wages to
hands at the Phosphate Works, was am
pushed, shot in his buggy, robbed, and
left dead in the road. Two negroes were
arrested on the Sunday following, and
confessed the crime. The money was
found in their possession.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY FOR
SALE.-I offer for sale my very valuable
MILL PROPERTY, known as
CENIENNIA MILISs's
located on Middle River, near Spring Hill, Au-
land attached, ia
febN0-3m H.A. PALMER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

See Mr.. Henry Cotton's advertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

The best cigar in the city for cents can be
found at Fifer Il Cos. mayl-lm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22


President Hayes has notified the elders
of the Foundry Methodist Episcopal
church that he is willing to subscribe as
much as any other member for the sup
port of the church. The most liberal
subscription amounts to about $500 an
nually.
The Warrenton Index says: 1--WE
have assurance on the best authority for
saying that the use of w. H. F. Lees
name tor the governorship is unauthor-
lied, and that he will give his influence
to Fitz Lee for that office.
"Crazy Horse" has filed an inventory
of his surrender. It includes 219 men,
80 women, 1856 boys and 1874 girls. He
also turned in !, 400 horses and mules,
and III guns and pistols.
Ex.Gov. Hendricks has returned from
California and will SO to Europe in June.
After his return he will practice law at
Indianapolis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22
Staunton Spectator.
TUESDAY, MAY 90, 1877.

Local Department.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22
A. H. H. STUART,
JAMES BUMGARDNER. JR.,
lie

COMMISSIONERS SALE or LAND
| v NEAR CRAIGSVILLE.-The undersigned
Commissioners, in pursuance of decree of the
circuit court of Augusta, rendered at the June
term, 1876, in the cause OF Kinney's Admir- VS.
Woodward ct ais, will sell at public auction, in
front of the Courthouse, in the city of Staun'
ton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22

GALE OF LANDS.-By virtue of decree
rendered at the March term, 1877, in the suit OF
Morris VS.. Gallaher, &c. will sell at public
auction, in front of tn Courthouse in Staun-