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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29
N SPECTATOR AND GENERAL "A DvERTIsER.-

| COUNTY COURT-The session Of the Jun,
term of the County Court commenced on yes
terday. The following is a summary of the pro
ceedings on yesterday:
Geo. Roadcap was appointed Surveyor of Pub
lie Road Of Precinct No. q, Beverly Manor Dis
triet, in the place of r. P. A. Farrar removed
| from the county.
Chesley Kinney qualified as Notary Public.
Geo. G. Hanger qualified as Admir- d. b. n.
| with the will annexed, of Jacob Bear decd
| The estates of Jno. DERRICK and Geo. T. An
trim, decd, were committed to Jno. Towber-
man. Sheriff, for administration.
Jonathan Landes executed additional bond
as guardian of Julian J., VIM. A., and Emily s.
Landes.
The Road petitions of Jos. B. Trimble and
others; Geo. Davis and others: and Jacob Bow
man and others, were severally referred to Jno.
g. Slower, special commissioner, for report
The petition of JAS w. Crawford and others
was granted, establishing public road begin
ming at point on the Port Republic Road at
Jas. Johnscn's lane, and running through the
lands of Carpenter, Walker, McClung, Grattan,
and Finley to the KeezIetown road The land
damages allowed were as follows; ,Ciias. GRAFT
tan, $40; Mary T. Finley, $40; Mrs. Finley, sI0
J. Frank McClung, $3.50; Harvey Ruebush, $50;
R. l.. Johnston, SIS; and Zachariah Johnston
So Total, $2O3.40, and the cost of construction
hot to exceed $50.
In the case of the Commonw ealth vs. VIM b.
Walker for assault and battery, a nolle prosequi
was entered. t,t...l.,..I
Since the last term, 6S deeds and other wri-
tings were admitted to record.
The Court adjourned to 10 O'Clock this morn
ing.
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A SrABBING AFTRAY.-On last Thursday
night, at Smiths Boarding House near the
Railroad bridge in this city, two Of the boarders
VIM. Britton and Jno. Butler-whilst under
the influence of liquor got into difficulty and
conflict in which Britton stabbed Butler, in
flicting six wounds, four on the body, one on
the head, and one in the face, and injuring him
so severely that his condition was for awhile
considered critical. These men were both from
Richmond, were friends, and had travelled and
worked together for some years. They were
engaged in cleaning tombstones, and had not
been here long.
Britton was arrested by Constable N. C. Gre
CORY. and was arraigned before Justice II. p
Cease who committed him to prison to await
the action of the Grand Jury.
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For the SPECTATOR.
'sThe Engineer Reserves the Right to
Reject all bids.''


In reading the advertisement of the
City Engineer calling for proposals for
the new City Hall, l am particularly
struck with the closing sentence, viz =
''fhe Engineer reserves the right to re-
ject any and all proposals.. Not being
a special friend to lone man power" in
anything, it has occurred to me to en-
quire where the engineer gets authority
to decide himself as to rejecting any and
all bids. -.
Havn't the committee in charge some
thing to say when that is to be done?
[ understand that neither the City
Council nor the Committee have given
such authority to the Engineer, and ]
am really at a loss to know where he
gets it, Does the charter give him con-
troll of all matters of Importance to the
cityH f Ia TAPLEY.
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PROTECTION OF BIRDs.--We have for some
years been urging the policy of protecting the
birds, as one of the best means of advancing
the interests of farmers and fruit-growers. We
have maintained that the Legislature should
pass law prohibiting the killing of any insec-
| tivorous birds, and have been surprised that
| the farmers have not taken some action look
ing to that result. We are pleased to see that a
contributor to the Lexington Gazette takes the
| right view of this subject He says that "if the
| Legislature would pass law prohibiting the
| killing of birds of any and all kinds, for five
years, under fine of IS, W., should soon get the
| upper hand Of our insect pests, and besides, it
| would put many dollar into the pockets of
our honest farmers" f.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

Alex. H. Fl. Stuart, of Augusta, would do cred
it to the state of Virginia as her Governor, but
statesmen of his calibre are not now in vogue.
charlottesville Chronicle.
The highest office in the gift Of the State
should be conferred upon her ablest sons, and
in that rank Mr.. Stuart stands by universal
consent, and the Chronicle speaks truly in say
ing that he would do credit to the State of Vir-
gnia as her Governor" The State convention
would do wise thing if it would nominate
him for that Office. He is not a candidate for
that office or any other, but that is no reason
why the convention should not nominate him,
but rather reason why it should, for the office
should seek the man, and not the man the Of
flee, particularly an Office of such dignity and
Importance as that of Governor of such State
as Virginia
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SUDDEN CHANGE OF WEATHER.-There was
a sudden andremarkable change in the temper
allure of the weather last week. From the very
warm weather which had prevailed for a week
before with the thermometer in the nineties,
the weather changed to cool on Wednesday and
on Thursday morning there was slight frost,
and on Friday morning heavier one which did
some damage in places to early vegetables.
The weather was so cold for several days that
fires had to be kept up, and those who had talk
en- off their flannel and had their hair cut close
during the preceding week, suffered with cold,
and prayed that the "winds might be tempered
to the shorn lambs"
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JNo. MEEKs IMPRIsoNED.-We noticed the
fact in our last issue that Jno. Meeks had per-
pertated violent assault upon Jas. ]. Wright
near this city. Meeks was arraigned before
Justice E. NJ. Cushing, on Tuesday last, and
bail being refused, was committed to Jail tc
await an Indictment by the Grand Jury.
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SERVICES IN THE CHURCHEs.-In the First
Presbyterian church ON astSabbath, the sacra-
ment of the Lords supper was administered,
and several were united to that church by GER
tifcate. On Friday evening and Saturday
morning, the sermons were preached by Rev.
G. B. Strickler Pastor of Thinking Spring
church, and on Sunday, morning and evening,
by the Pastor, Rev. VIM. E. Baker.
In the Second Presbyterian church, services
were held in the morning by Rev. w. T. Rich
ardson, of the Augusta Female Seminary. In
the evening, no services were held-the Pastor,
Rev. MacDuff Simpson, being in Harrisonburg
assisting Rev ]. r. Bowman.
In the Episcopal church, the services were
conducted, morning and evening, by Rev. Robt
White lately of st. Paurs church, Petersburg
and brother of our citizen, Meade F. White
Esq.
In the Baptist church, the sermon in thu
morning was preached by Rev. s. c. Clopton
pastor of Clay Street church in Richmond, ant
in the evening by the Pastor, Rev. DR.. Manly
In the afternoon Rev. Mr.. Clopton preached a
Hundleys church. seven miles from Staunton
In the Methodist and Lutheran churches, the
services, morning and evening, were held by
their respective Pastors, Rev. DR.. Martin and
Rev. Mr. Minnich.
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THE EVENT OF JUNE 30TH-THE SECOND
GRAND DRAWING OF THE KENTUCKY CASH
DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, AT LoUIsvILLE-No
PosrPoNEMENT.-S600O0 S25 600, $4,000, $4,000
S5,ooo and brilliant array of other prizes will
be distributed by the above named Company. on
June SOth. The Company has been entirely re-
Organized, and its management entrusted tc
capable and energetic business men, who by
conducting its affairs honestly and on strict
business principles, hope to make o respectable
percentage and at the same time pay prize tick.
cts fully and promptly. THE LATTER OBJECT
HOWEVER, WILL BE PARAMOUNT. The Direc
tors of the Company have declared that here
shall be no postponement and the management
hereby reiterate that declaration. Tickets are
only $40, which are sold in halves and Quarters
Address all orders to Messrs. G. w. BARROW &
Co., General Managers, Courier-Journal Ruild
ing, Louisville, KY, or THos. H. HAYS. Gener-
al Eastern Agents, G97 Broadway New York.
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N. G. CALLS UPON VIRGINIA FOR TEACHE Rs
Prof. John J. Laid of this city and Prof. S. H
Owen of Petersburg in this State have been APP
pointed by Gov. Vance of North Carolina to be
two of the Professors in the Summer University
Normal School for teachers of Public schools
established by the Legislature of that State, the
session to commence July Bird and continue fol
six weeks,
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YIN. c. A.-The Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION has entered upon its 18th year, under
the most encouraging auspices, and with re-
newed vigor in all the departments of its work
The Sunday p M. meeting, on the 9th inst,
was well attended and very interesting. Capt.
w. A. McCue, the leader, read and commented
upon the Sd chapter of Acts, after which brief
stirring remarks were made by iIessrs. II. Ker,
P. B. Baylor and Isaac Henkel.
The exercises next Sunday p. NJ. will be con.
Quoted by Mr.. Reeves Gait, the 4th Chapter Of
Acts being the subject.
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DEDICATION OF THE SECOND PRESBYTERIAN
CHURcH.-The new End Presbyterian in this
place will be dedicated on Sunday, June 10th,
1877: The Rev. DR.. MQllaly, of Lexington, Va,
will conduct the preliminary services beginning
on Wednesday night the 9th, and will preach
the dedicatory sermon on the morning of the
day above indicated, at which time the COM
munion will be administered.
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sFAmong the callers on the President on
Monday was an old colored man, named
Lewis Taylor, from Fauquier county,
Va, who said he was one hundred and
nine years old. He said he remembered
General Washington very well that
when he first saw him General Wash
ington was raising troops in Fauquier
county, Va. Taylor was then nine years
of age. An old lady also called on the
President on Monday. She said she
made the curtains first used in the Ex-
ecutive mansion. She said she was
eighty-nine years of age. Looking at
the modern lace curtains now on the
windows there, she said they did not
compare in beauty to the ones she made.
The President had shorttalks with both.
Sum- ,.siW to4
WANTED. a1 &SSE lbs
may29-lt DINKEL & PITZER,
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EXCURSION TO MISUNDERSTANDING week
from tomorrow, Wednesday, June 9th, Is tht
day appointed as Confederate Memorial Day al
Winchester, Va, and in order TO afford all Inc
many friends and relatives of the numerous
Confederate soldiers who sleep the sleep
death, beneath the clods of the Vailey, III
Stonewall Cemetery at that place, the Is. q u
r. r. Co. will run an excursion train Oh ina
day at the low rate of fare Of only SOU Tor The
round trip. The West Augusta Guard, Staun'
ton Artillery, and the Stonewall Brigade Band
have all accepted invitations to be present ano
will turn out in full force, together with a large
number of our citizens. The Stonewall Brigade
Band will also assist the committee OF arrange
ments in giving a concert on the night OF the
memorial day for the purpose of raising FUNDS
to erect monument over the graves OF Inc
unknown dead" An immense crowd ana q
very pleasant reunion of old soldiers and
friends is anticipated. SKIS.
The train will leave Staunton at 5:45 a. m.
and arrive at Winchester at 10 a. N.
Returning, the train will leave Winchester al
4:30 p. m. and will arrive at Staunton about
9p. m. - - s, -r-
Parties going on this train must buy theil
tickets from agents, as the Conductors will not
be allowed toto collect any but full fare rates
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

COUNTY ELECTIoN.-On last Thursday an
election was held in the County for Sheriff and
the various toNnship officers. The election was
very quiet one, and very small vote cast,
only about 700 votes were cast showi ing that
about $500 voters abstained from exercising the
high prerogative Of American citizens. There
was no election held in Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

THE CATHOLIC FAIR AND FEsrIvAL.-The
Fair and Festival given by the ladies of the
Catholic congregation in the Grange Hall on
last Tuesday and Wednesday nights, was got
ten up and conducted in 81 style that reflected
credit on the taste and abilities of those who
prepared such q nice entertainment.
On Wednesday night, the patrons of the en-
tertainment, in addition to the bountiful
supper provided, were treated to excellent mu-
sic and a handsome exhibition of interesting
tableauX
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

STAUNToN FEMALE SEMINARY.-We have
been presented with copy of the catalogue of
this school for the session just closing, which
was neatly printed by Messrs. Henker& Co., of
New Market This school is admirably con-
Quoted by the accomplished Principal, Rev. j.
/, Miller, A. NJ, assisted by his corps of efficient
teachers. We ara pleased to learn that this
school is increasing in numbers. and hope that
each succeeding session will be more prosper
Gus than the preceding. The number of pupils
the present session is eighty, forty OF whom are
bOarders rU.f- F 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

ROCKINGHAM INSURANCE CoMPANY.-The
annual meeting of the Rockingham Mutual
Fire Insurance Company was held at Union
church on Saturday week. DR.. Curry was chosen
President; Maj. Whitescarver, Vice-President;
DR.. J. B. Webb, Secretary and Treasurer; Di-
rectors, DIR. G. w. Kemper, Geo. P. BURNER.
Saml Carrier, Henry w. Roller, G. W. Mauzy
Chas. vanlear, Lewis S. Byrd. The Company
is in prosperous condition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

ELECTION OF BISHoPS.-The General Confer
ence of the United Brethren in Christ. lately in
session in Westfield Illinois, elected the follow
ing named Bishops for the ensuing four years:
J. J. Glossbrenner J. Dickson, J. Weaver, N.
Castle and w. Wright.
Bishop Glossbrenner OF this county has held
the office of Bishop for 30 years, and his election
to continue to serve in that position is a high
compliment and testifies to his worth and the
estimation in which he is held by his church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

COUNTY LEvY.-At the last meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of the county the levy
was fixed at si6,646.50 to be paid by tax of 1215
cents the hundred dollars value of real
and personal property assessed at 81, l9S, SOL,
yielding $13 1913 so and so cents each 26 1.-THE
ables, yielding s2,64S.
The tax for schools was fixed at 16 cents on
the hundred dollars-S for the county and for
the district,
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DEATH OF DIR. A. G. MCCHEsNEY.-Dr.A A. G..
McChesney of Charleston, w. Va, died OF
Brights disease of the kidneys on the 10Th inst,
at Midway, in this county, whilst on visit to
his daughter, the wife of Rev A. H. Hamilton
Pastor of Mt. Carmel church. He was a good
physician with large practice at Charleston
and was highly esteemed and quite popular
| He was a native of Rockbridge county, and sor
of Mr.. James McChesney, decd.
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LAND SALEs.-E. M. Cushing. Auctioneer,
sold on last Saturday for Messrs. Cochran and
Eohols Com'rs., the land belonging to the estate
of Jacob Hanger, decd; lst los acres, sold to
Geo. @. Hanger, for Ss4.25 per acre. ID, 1867 to
same, for 5000 per acre. 3rd, 13lH acres to j.
Arthur Hanger at $500 per acre. 4th, go acres
to Jno. Brown at Sl3 90 per acre.
On yesterday, in front of the Court house, the
Mt. Scion mills property was sold at public
sale to Mr.. Jno. r. Hite, of California, at S, 800
who purchased it for his brother-in-law and
former owner of the property-Mr. Jno. J. Cupp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

LOEB BRorHERs.--We call the attention Of
orr readers to the advertisement of Messrs.
Loeb Bros, who present great advantages to
purchasers of dry goods. boots shoes, carpets,
oil cloths, trunks, umbrellas. &c. Read their
advertisement and give them call. They can
furnish you with any and everything IN their
line of business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

PEkSoNAL.-Mr. J. G. Dame, Southern agent
of the G. & o. r. R., and Mr.. Thos. S. Armistead,
passenger agent of the Richmond and Peters
burg R. r., both of Richmond, were in the city
last week, in the interest Of their respective
roads. They are both pleasant and affable gen.
tlemen-the right men in the right place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

THE RIyEs BOAT CLUB.-The University
Rives Boat Club is now fairly organized with
about Al members. The officers elected for this
year are: A. G. Stuart, Stanton, Va, Presi-
dent; George D. Fawcett, Baltimore. Md. Vice
President; James c. Lamb, Richmond, Va,
Secretary; VIM. j. L'Engle, Jacksonville Fla,
Treasurer. The Boat House has already been
| built, a few minor arrangements only being
necessary to its complexion its dimensions are
| Ga feet long by 20 feet broad, with dressing
room, having lockers. &C., attached. Two boats
have already been ordered from the most expe-
rienced builders at the North
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my- Subscribers, Look at tie 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, 1877-05-29

Senator A. b. Cochran arrived here by the
train of last Wednesday afternoon, and has a
room in the American Hotel. He is recovering
slowly, but we hope surely. His general health
is much improved, and there is hope that he
may recover the use of his paralyzed limbs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

REVIVAL AT LEXINGToN.-At the revival in
the M. z. church South in Lexington 40 persons
have protested conversion. 2l of whom have al
ready connected themselves with the church.
The interest in the meetings conducted by the
Pastor Rev. Mr.. Canter, still continues.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

We call attention to the advertisement of Mr..
B. F. hardwood. He guarantees to sell all goods
in his line as low if not little lower than any
other house in Staunton. Call and examine
his stock and prices
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN WAYNESBoRo'.-
The municipal election in Waynesboro' on last
Thursday, resulted in the election of the follow
ing Councilmen: VIM, Withrow, T. II. Antrim
w. B. Alexander, G. R. .Haines, I. 4. Bruce, M.
w. Quarles, and P. Killian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29

THE LARGEST CIRCULATIoN.-The State says
very truly that mo advertiser can safely ne
elect to use that journal which has the largest
circulation, reaches the most readers, is read
the most thoroughly, and offers the most rea-
sonable rates proportional to the publicity Civ
on
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Rev. Charles Manly, d. d., of this city, will
deliver the sermon at the commencement, on
the 25th of June, before the Y. M. G. A. of Wash
ingtons & Lee University at Lexington.
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SALES OF LAND ADVERTISED IN THE
SPECTATOR"

The following memoranda Oh sales oi tracIs VI
land and houses and lots refer to Sales public
and private, advertised in the columns OF this
paper, to which, for particulars, attention
is specially called:
PUBLIC SALES OF LAND.
Thursday, May 3l-Alex. H. Fultz Ex'or, will
sell. on tn premises on the Churchville road,
miles from Staunton, the tract of land con-
tanning 2Ss acres, of which David Hupman
died seized. The tract will be divided into
two farms f 143 acres each.
Thursday, Nay 3l.-The comrs ]. H. McCue,
Jas Bumgardner and NJ F. White will sell
on the premises, near Mt. Scion, the mansion
house tract containing 1O6 acres, and wood
land tract of % acres, now in the possession
of Maj ]. NJ. McCue; also two other tracts OF
valuable land adjoining containing together
46 acres, rood, 81 poles, may be sold at the
same time.
Thursday, May 3l-H. w. Sheffey, Trustee, VIII
sell several tracts of land near Mt. Scion.
Friday, June -lst.-Messrs. Elder and Whlte,
com'rs, will sell 81 acres ofland, near Cralgs-
vile, with log dwelling, nearly new, on the
premises. 49,
Friday, June 1-Messrs. Anderson and Cochran,
Il com'rs, will sell 1874 acres of valuable land on
Middle river, known as the Samuel sterrett
farm Sale will take place in front of the
Courthouse.
Saturday, June 9th.-Jas. Bumgardner, Com'r,
Twill sell on the premises near Mt. Sidney, ISIS
! acres of land in two tracts of lbs and 81 acres
each.
Triday June 15-Messrs. Elder, Cochran ant
Fultz com'rs, will sell three tracts of land. OF
Middle River in this county, about mile
from Staunton.
Saturday, June 23.-Messr. E. M. Cushing. Jas
A. Piper and c. E. Hoge, trustees of the Me
: chanics' Building Association, will sell LIST. 4
desirable residence on the corner OF Sprini
Alley and Lewis street, now occupid by Jno
F. Beard. End. A desirable business house OF
the corner of New street and Courthouse AL
ley, now occupied by E. Hageman and job,
B. Scherer. Sd. A desirable residence on New
street.
Monday, jane 25-Messrs. Bell and Patrick
.com'rs, will sell 100 acres of mountain land
on South mountain, near Waynesboro'. 1t i
-i- well timbered and is thought to contain val
liable deposits of iron.
LANDS OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.
LOCK Box 233, Staunton, Va, wishes to ex
change valuable city residence for a small
farm near the CITY,. See advertisement.
Mr.. T. D. RANSOM offers for sale Cottag
House and lot on east Main street. Term
easy.
Mr.. S. ]. BoNDURANT offers for sale fine farm
of $50 acres, located near Fishersville in Au
gusta county.
JONATHAN KoINER, Executor of Jacob Coyner
decd, offers tract of land for sale pri
vately-known as the "Grove tract" con
tanning 1103s acres, on the waters Of Long
Meadows about miles from Fishersville de-
pot, one-half cleared and the rest finely tim.
bered. Address, Jonathan Koiner, Waynes-
boro'.
SAMUEL II. STEELE offers for sale privately q
portion of his Home Farm, near Fishersville,
in this county. He will sell 135 or lao acres as
the purchaser may wish, with Is or 80 acres
heavily timbered. Address, Samuel H. Steele
WaynesborO'.
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On Saturday week, Sam uel Earman of Rock
ingham had q sun-stroke in Harrisonburg. He
was carried into Loeb's store where DIR. Will
liams rendered medical assistance, and he has
rooouornd r
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BAPTISM OF INFANTs.-0n Sunday of last
week in Lexington, DR.. Francis P. Mutually,
Pastor of the Presbyterian church of that place
| baptized twenty-one infants.