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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18
LAND SALES.


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA.
~ BE ZEAL ESTATE.-Pursuant to q
decree OF the circuit court of Augusta county
entered on the 2lst day of March, 1873, in the
cause OF OcerhoHs Committee as. Wittro,0 jr. ct
ais, the undersigned Commissioners will pro-
coed, on
Wednesday,, the 18Th day of June, 1878,
70 sell, at public auction, in the town Of
Waynesb0ro', the following property belonging
10 VIM. Wlthrow. jr. to wit: LIST. A tract Of
containing about SO acres. The property has
on 1t a good frame dwelling house containing
four rooms with ell and kitchen, and in the
yard q hrst-rate well of water. This is a good
small we'll located farm
z. A lot 80 200 feet in Waynesboro fronting
on second Main Street and near the c. a. o. r.
Il. depot. The lot has on it good brick house,
containing SIX rooms, with all necessary out
houses, and is well located for business or for q
dwelling house.
3rd. A lot adjoining the above with a small
frame house on 1T, and fronting on the same
street. WaynesborO', a thriving market town
well provided with schools and churches, and
country. offers many advantages to those de-
sirous of purchasing in this part of the State
The property will be sold free of all incum-
orance Ii any one desires to see the property
or get any Information about the same he can
do so by calling on Mr.. VIM. Withrow, IT., at
his residence in WaynesbOro'.
TERMS:-Cash in hand sufficient to paw thu
costs OF suit and expenses of sale, and the bal
ance on credit of one, two and three years
from day of sale, payable in equal annual in
said deferred instalments with approved per-
sOnal security, bearing interest from date and
waving the Homestead exemption, and the til
tie to be retained as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, IT,
WIN. PATRICK,
my2l-4t Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

Ex-senator George Vickers, of Mary
land, sent letter of regret at not being
able to attend the unwilling of the mon
ument erected to the memory Of AM
drew johnson at Greeneville, Tennes-
see, on last Thursday week. In his let
ter Mr.. Vickers says: "Mr. johnson
was great man and true patriot, faith
full to all his trusts, honest and fearless, ("
and adds that he recurs with much sat-
isfaction to the votes he gave as MEM
Der of the Senate to sustain Mr.. John
son as Chief Magistrate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

The Richmond s;ats bottles up little
Johnny Sherman as follows:
Little George Washington, when con-
fronted with the cherry-tree, cried out,
Papa, T cannot tell q lie. did it with
my little hatehst." But little Johnny
Sherman. when takeR into the garden
and shown the fallen tree, said; T dan't
know-I believe-I don't believe-I
hardly think-I don't remember-that
I ever cut down u cherry tree in my life,
and didn't have any Ratchet" Then
his father looked very angry at Johnny.
and was quite ashamed that be ever had
son that couldn't remember,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

The Winchester Times says:-The
Joint Commission TO settle disputed
points as to the boundary line between
Virginia and West Virginia hes been in
session here for the past week. On the
part of West Virginia the commission
consists of Col. w. w. Miller, of Wheel
ing; Hon. Joseph S. Sprigg, of Hardy
and Col. William French. ct Mercer.
The Virginia Commissioners. who
were appointed by Governor Walker,
are e. s. Haksr. of this county; R. d.
Cushen, of Rockingham. and Col. Mann
Splitter, of Page.
On the application of Gov. Mathews
under the act of the Legislature on the
subject. the secretary OF War has detail
ed an officer of the United States En-
gineer Corps to run the line at the points
of dispute.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

The Philadelphia Times thinks that
"Sherman Is little diffuse in his ex-
PLANTATION of the Anderson letter. /, he
thinks he didn't write it; 2, he is sure
he didn't write it; 8, he thinks it en-
uTslF h2rmless if he did write it. The
ancient ansysf t2 the charge of brok-
en- borrowed keltie is doubtless Sher-
mans precedentfor bis replication. It
was-1, we never had the kettle; 3, il
was broken when we borrowed it; 8, il
was whole when we returned it," This
is about the way Sherman's explana
ton will impress most people.-Lynch-
burg KirQiniQn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

The Fish and Game Association of
Alexandria held a meeting Monday night.
The question for discussion was-Is the
English sparrow of any practical use as
an insectiverous bird, and if SO, should
its propagation be encouraged?
Numerous instances were referred to
showing that the destructive qualities of
the birds on fruit trees were very marked,
far overbalancing their usefulness, and
latterly, that SO pugnacious and prolific
are they, that in every locality in which
they have appeared they have succeeded
in driving off all the beautiful song birds
native to the American continent. It
was stated that the offspring Of single
pair of these birds, at the end of five
years, would aggregate 1852 birds In
view of these facts, the ascension re-
commended the determination of the
English sparrow by any feasible plan
that may be suggested.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

OHIO REPUBLICAN, STATE CONvEN-
TION.-The Ohio republican State con-
ventiOn met at Cincinnati last Wednes.
day, Hon. VIM. Lawrence being chosen
permanent president. Judge William
White was nominated for Supreme
Court Judge, and Milton Barnes for Sec.
rotary of State, both by acclamation.--
George Paul was nominated for COM
missioner Of the board of public works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

In our style of climate, with its sudden
changes of temperature,-rain, wind, and sun
no wonder that our children, friends and rela-
tives are SO frequently taken from us by neg
lected colds. half the deaths resulting directly
Syrup kept aboutyour home for Immediate use
will prevent serious sickness, large doctors
bill. and perhaps death, BY the use of three or
rhages, Pneumonia, Severe Coughs. Group or
any disease of the Throat or Lungs, its success
you. German Syrup is now sold In every town
and village on this continent Sample bottles
for trial. 10 cents. Regular size IS cents. For
Co. decll-eOW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

A PETRIFIED PERUVIAN ABORIGINE.
"A singular discovery has been made
on board the Irvine, a full-rigged vessel,
recently arrived in England from Peru.
The body of @ woman YRs foqnd em-
bedded in the cargo, which consisted of
nitrate of soda. The body is ip good
state of preservation, and it is supposed
to he that of y victim of an earthquake
which occurred many hundreds years
ago in Peru. It is in the captains bath
room in crouching position. Rings
are inserted in the ears.-[ ChiIian Times
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

The New York World states that a
banker of that city who went out of bu-
siness in 1872 with 5000, 900 as his share
of the firms assets, is now living in a
garnet in a half-starving condition
Some time after retiring from business
he was advised by Hugh McCuiloch
and Jay Gould to put his capital, which
was invested in United States securities,
into Chesapeake and Ohio and Northern
Pacific railroad stocks. This he did,
and lost almost everything.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

The graves of the Confederate dead at
Lexington were decorated ON last Thurs
day. An address was delivered in the
Chapel of the Washington & Lee Uni
versity by Rev. DR.. Mutually of the
Presbyterian church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.-On last Satur-
day, about one mile from Hawks Nest,
the way freight going west, ran off the
track, and wrecked number of cars,
and ia the wreck, Afr. B. W. Holland, a
brakeman received several severe and
painfhl injuries. His right arm was
broken between the elbow and wrist,
and his head was badly cut. Mr.. Hol-
land made narrow escape FROM death.
He is now at the Hinton House, and do
ing very well. Mountain Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18
LEGAL NOTICES.


->-o->
TN RICHMOND CHANCERY COu ct.
Cabell and Mcclure, Trustees.
Against
The Southern Mutual Insurance Comp,n the
Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance 60 n "a
ny, and Stockholders of the Southern NJ ,tual
insurance Company.
[Copy of decree of April End, 1881
This cause came on this day to be heard upon
the Dill and exhibits Herewith filed, taken pro
confesso as to all the defendants. &c. Upon con-
sideratiOn whereof the court doth adjudge or
der and decree that this cause be referred to
one OF the commissioners OF this court to ascer-
1. An account of the debts and liabilities of
the Southern Mutual Insurance Company
showing the priorities, if any.
II. And settle the accounts of the trustees.
complainants. showing the collections and dis.
b tsd; made by them and the amount in
III: What Virginia mutual policy holders not
holders Of said company on October 7th 1876
rine Insurance Company Stating the Several
amounts of their deposit notes, and the sum
v. An account showing which of the deposit
notes, dated on and after September 3O 1871.
were surrendered by the Company and wheth.
er such surrender was valid to release the
VI. Which of the stockholders of said COM
vent. Tf''e'
VII. An account showing the amounts due
ny SUCH SCOckuOlQefS as are solvent under calls
made by the company, and the sum total
VIII: An account showing the amount of the
deposit notes remaining in the hands of the
stockholders yet uncalled tor, and the sum
total.
TX. What amount of said solvent deposit
notes should be called for in order to raise
sum sufficient to discharge the Liabilities of the
company, and the expenses of the trust
x. Whether or not it is necessary to enforce
the individual liability of the stockholders,
and if so, the amount to be collected; and any
other matter WHICH shall by him be deemed
pertinent or which he may be specially re-
quested by any party to report, stating at whose
request. But before proceeding to execute the
provisions OF this decree the said commissioner
shall publish notice once week for four sue
cessive weeks in one newspaper published in
each of the cities of Richmond, Norfolk, Lynch
burg, and StauntOn, of the times and place of
executing the same. which shall be equivalent
to actual service of notice upon the parties or
any of them, as well as to all creditors. And
said commissioner may appoint different dates
for the taking of the several accounts herein
and it shall not be necessary fn such publica.,
ton to name the Defendants otherWise than as
stockholders of the Southern Mutual Insurance
Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY FOR
v SALE.-By virtue of a decree of the cir
cult court of Augusta county, rendered in the
cause Of Baylor VS.. Schmitt and ais, will sell
at public auction, on
Saturday, the 1871 of July, 1878,
to the highest bidder, in front of the Court
house, in Staunton, the property known as the
Schmitt property, situated on the North side of
fist church. This property consists of -
large lot on which there is a comfortable Sui
Brick and Frame two-story building Es1s
There is a good Stere-room in the building
which is now used by Mr.. Ino. Reynolds for
that purpose.
TERMS Enough cash in hand to pay costs of
the residue on a credit of one, two. and three
equal annual instalments,-the purchaser exc
cutting bonds therefor with approved personal
and retaining title as ultimate security.
p. A. BAYLOR
JelS-tds Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

LATEST FOREIGN NEws.-The Con-
gress Of the powers is discussing the
admission OF tbs minor States. The
Turks threaten to abandon the Con-
gress, and declare in favor of the treaty
of San Stefeno, if the Congress should
decide to grant autonomy to Epirus,
Thessaly, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. The
insurrectiOn in Turkey is extending
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18
LEGAL NOTICES.
rNLERK'S OFFICE OF THE SUPREME
~ COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA, at

HLERK,S OFFICE OF THE SUPREME
~ COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA, at
Pursuant to an act of the General Assembly
OF Virginia, approved April Goth. 1874, entitled
AN act prescribing the manner in which re-
CORDS for the Supreme Court of Appeals shall be
printed. and providing Tor letting the same to
contract" sealed proposals. win be received BY
me at this office, until IL O'Clock, NJ, on the2 4th
inst for printing all such records as theS1preme
Court Of Appeals At Staunton Gncluding Win
chester( may require for one year, from July LIST,
ISIS; The proposals are required to state "the
plea type, and shall include the paper, printing,
Dlnd1ng and neat cover, with the style Of the
case and the court from which the record comes
neatly printed thereon" Bond and security
will be required.
:, AS the Clerk is required by law to stake care
that the printing be properly DONE" the right
is reserved OF rejecting any proposal to do the
work at any place other than where the Clerk
can supervise the same.
Inc CLERK also reserves the right of rejecting
any and all bids which, in his opinion, do not
fuliy comply with the terms of the said act, and
or deciding who are responsible bidders" and
Of the act. Jos A. WADDETI
je4-St Clerk of Court of Appeals at staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

One Thousand operatives at Whitman
tic, Connecticut, were paid off in gold
on Saturday. Hundreds OF employees
never saw gold coin before, and many
were unable to count it. A number re-
quested biI,s instead, and the appear
ance of the strange money created quite
a sensation in the town.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

The Mobile Register has the follow
ing; Any person knowing of the where
abouts Of the children Of Gen. Earl Van
Dorm will do an act Of kindness by eap
municating with Gen. Joseph Wheeler,
at CORTLAND, Lawrence county, Ala
hama. It may be the means of greatly
heneAttipg the children. Southern pa
pers are requested to copy this notice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

The Naval Committee of the House is
reported to have ascertained facts which
seriously involve the character of the
late Secretary Robson, and will subject
him to criminal prosecution. The a.
mount of public money which he aud
his associates have appropriated to them
selves is represented to be very large.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

Rockwell, one of the notorious Nor
mon Danites. has died in Salt Lake City.
He was under Indictment for participa-
ton in the murder of the Aiken immi-
grants in 1857. There is suspicion that
he was foully dealt with by some of his
old associates in crime, who feared q
confession on his part.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

A negro convict, working on the canal
between Lexington and Lynchburg, was
shot and killed on Tuesday last, while
in the act Of escaping from the guards.
He ran up an embankment, and one of
the guards put shot in him before he
got to the top. After he got into the
woods he received two more balls. which
caused death. This makes the second
convict killed on the canal within the
last two months
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18
LAND sALEs-


~ ABLE REAL ESTATE.-Purs6ant 10 de.
cree of the circuit court of Rockingham comfy
as modified by decree Of June sth. G isas lS -
the chancery suit therein pending in STYLE
Jacob Harnsberger's Ex'ors VS.. VIM. Wise
ers of said court, appointed for that pur-
pose, will offer for sale at public auction.
upon the premises, on
the reversionary interest Of the estate Of Jacob
Harnsberger in the whole. or so much as shall
be necessary, Of that most valuable and desirs-
bic Farm of which said Harnsberger died seized
which was set apart to his widow as her dover,
and upon which she now resides: said land
Aususta ON the Waters OF No ana Rarsy ann IN
adjOins the lands of Daniel Senger John Ruff.
Morgan Hogsett, John Harnsberger, and John
zimmerman. 1t contains 355 Acres and
This area is admirably divided into arabic,
meadow, pasture, and timber lands. The farm
d Earns; G1rn Crib and other necessary
q comfortable and desirable Home. equ'si'0s W
IERMs.mSo much cash in hand on the day of
sale as Will pay the costs of suit and sale, the
the day of sale, and bearing interest from that
day,-the purchaser to give bonds with good
personal security, and the title to be retained
W. B. COMPTON,
F. A. DAINGERFIELD,
aIHOMAS u. ELDER.
Commissioners.
=. M CUSHING. Auctioneer. jell-tds
A REAUTIFUL HOME FOR SALE
~ Findlng myself encountered with too
mucn business, propose to offer on accommo-
dating terms, that beautiful farm, "OAK
HILL, " miles South Of Staunton, containing
The improvements consist of two LARGE
BRICK DWELLINGS, Brick Dairy, Ice -
house, Tenant House, large two-story 5Sa
Barn. and other out buildings. LARGE t51F
Garden containing acres, 500 to 900 bearing
trees of improved fruit. Handsome grounds,
with large grove of native oaks, five never
falling Springs, with an abundant supply of
water carried through the barn, dairy, and
dwellings by finch iron pipes.
Inc land Is OF best quality of yellow lime
stone. with most of it well set in grass. Has
30 acres in timber.
This place is susceptible of the very highest
style OF Improvement at q very small expense
and Its proximity to Staunton and adaptation
to fruit, dairy and truck purposes, make 1t one
of the most val1able and desirable places in the
Valley of Virginia.
81 have also 100 acres adjoining, of the
same kind of land. well set in grass
aprl6-3m DAVIS A. KAYSER.
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR
IA SALE.-I offer for sale privately, q portion
of the Home Farm, containing l35 or 40
Acres, as the purchaser may wish. Twenty.
five or thirty acres, heavily timbered, and with.
Ohio Railrgad, in Augusta county.
The quality Of the land is first rate, and has
new, unfinished log house on 1t, with fine
springs and O. stream of water running through
the centre of the place.
Terms accommodating. Call on or address
SAM'L II. STEELE,
marZEN WaynesbOrO. Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

SOUTH AMERIcA.-Eoliyia, for some
mysterious purpose, has called out her
entire National Guard, about fifty thous-
and men. No one down there seems to
know what it means.
Peru is prosperous, better off, in fact,
thsn she has been for ten years, which,
however, is not saying great deal.
Lima has what is called a Cabinet
crisis-in ether words they have all re-
signed-which is something our office
holders never think Of doing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

The National Division Of Sons of Tenn
perance will convene at Buffalo, II. e.,
to remain in session five days. Dele
gates are arriving from all sections of
the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

Blood. are the MOST congeniaI nnrggfiVs vet YET
perfected. Their effects abundantly show how
much they excel all other Pills. They are safe
and AZ pleasant to take, but powerful to cure
They purge out the foul hHmors of the blood
they stimulate the sluggish or disordered or,
gans into action; and they impart health and
the every. day complaints of every body, but
formidable and dangerous diseases. Most skill
full physicians, most eminent clergymen, and
CUR best citizens, send certificates Of cures per-
formed, and of great benefits derived from these
Pills. They are the safest and best physic for
children, because mild as well as effectual Be
being purely vegetable, they are entirely harm
less.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

The New York Herald kindly informs
Stanley Matthews that he can get cree
mated in Pennsylvania for $3.50, trav-
slliAe expenses only enc way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

One of the twenty scholarships re-
Gently established in the famous Free
School Of Political Sciences in Paris for
the benefit of foreigners has been allot-
ted to the University of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

At Norfolk, Va, on June 18th, John
Owens stabbed bis son, eyed about Is,
with butcher knife, killing him in
stantly. He then attempted to commit
suicide. Owens was on drunken spree
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

The crop of Irish potatoes this year is
an unusually large one, and the quality
very fine. This, Notwithstanding the
damage to the vines by the Colorado
beetle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, No. II131
Main Street, Richmond Va,

A1HtA StiCCbs %piC4tukOuQ VA, 3
May 9th, 1878.
To the stockholders of the Southern Mtrlol Insat-
rance Company, and others Interested:
You are hereby notified that have fixed on
the following place and dates for taking the
several accounts directed by Decree of which
the foregoing is copy, that is to say. for TAX
ing the accounts of Cabell and Mcclure trus-
tees of the Southern Mutual Insurance Compa-
ny: My office in Richmond, at 10 O'Clock, A.
M, on WEDNESDAY, July 10th, 1878; for tax
ing an account f the creditors of said Southern
Mutua! Insurance. Company; the same place,
at 10 O'CLOCK. 4: NJ. On WEbN July
18th, 1878; and for taking an account of the
stockholders IN said Southern Mptgal IpsN-
rance Company, the same place, at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ, on WEDNESDAY, July 9th, 1873 at
which times and PLACE those who may be in
terested are hereby warned to attend for the
protection of their respective interests.
Given under my hand this oath day of May,
1873. OHIO G. KEAN,
Commissioner.
Harrison & Burwell, p. q. je4-4t
A ugusta County Court Clerks Office,
"A to wit b
nEs TRAY HoRsE.-Taken up by D. Newton
wilson. IN his land near Churchville, the 18th
day of May, 1878, Of tile following description.
Wa horse of bright bay color, Is hands III
inches high, two front teeth in upper Jaw bro
Ken on; supposed to be twenty years old, and
as.ppraised at so, by III. II. Hanger, B. HI. Lick
Iltef. and G: K, Smith, freehoders, before Jup.
An Extract Teste,
Je4-St WILLIAM A. BURNETT, elk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

CONGRESS. Congress has extended the
time for Small adjournment from yester-
day at II NJ. until this evening at 4
o'clock.
The army bill has passed both houses /;
it fixes the strength of the army at
%, 600.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

It is announced that Paul de Cassag-
nae, the Bonapartist editor and duellist,
will soon marry the niece of the late
Cardinal AntOnelli.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

Whether the original of Anderson's
copy of the Sherman letter will ever be
found or not, the fact that it was writ
ten, that Anderson had seen it, and that
he knew somebody had it, are all proved
by the corroborated evidence that he
offered Mrs. jerks $500 for it months
before the Potter committee was ap-
pointed, and that Mrs. jerks was so inn
Fortunate TO sell it to Mr.. Sherman for
what, at the time, he considered an ex-
brilliant sum, but which he would think
cheap at any price now, that, having no
idea of his impending fate, he drove her
from his presence with such violence
as to occasion newspaper notice. With
the positive evidence against Messrs.
Sherman, Matthews, and Kellogg, the
circumstantial evidence against Mr..
Hayes would hang any man were the
charge murder instead of stealing the
presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-18

WATER SPoUT.-On Monday last, a.
bout 2:30 P. M, there was terrific wat
er-spout about the top of Allegheny,
six miles west of Sweet Springs. 1t
lasted about 25 or 80 minutes. It was
about 2 miles wide, extending about one
mile east and one mile west from the top
of the Allegheny. Considerable damage
was done the roads and fences.