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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, !
Staunton, Va, April Goth, 1878.
HIMMERMAN

Staunton, Va, April Goth, 1878.
NIMMERMAN
II VS.. --
Sterrett,
In pursuance Cf a decree entered in the above
styled cause at the March term, 1878, of the cir
cult court of Augusta county, will proceed al
my office, in Staunton, on
Monday, the 10Th day of Mdy 1878,
to take, state and settle an account showing
which of the debts audited heretofore in said
cause against VIM. G. Sterrett have been paid
and the order of priority of those remaining I'M
paid; and how the fund in this cause after pay.
ing costs shall be applied to the debts OF VIM
any other matters deemed pertinent by myself
or required by sEY OF the parties to be stated.
Given Vnaef MY hand as Commissioners In
ohahcery for the circuit court aforesaid.
apr23-4t G. M. HARRISON, Comm'r.
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1t is proposed to restore the ruined
palace of the Tuilleries, at Paris,::for a
co,1seum of art.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-14

A company has been formed at Lynch
burg for the .Elarpfacture of sumac on
an extensive scale.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-14

Maj. Lilley, who was paralyzed at
Hinton, w. Va, on Monday of last
week, died on last Thursday. He was
sixty-eight years old on the very day
he was stricken down,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-14

WHOLESALE POIsONING.-The Lee
Lee County Sentinel says: We learn
through letter from Mr.. William Den
ny, of Elk Garden, Russell county, tc
his father in this place. that James,
Andy and Joe Jackson, three brothers
and a woman whose name is unknown
all died one day last week from poison.
ing. Some one in the neighborhood had
lost good deal of butter from time te
time by thieves, and finally determined
to put stop to it by poisoning crock
of butter. The plan was carried out
and the above facts pointed out the
guilty parties.
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a GARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors ant
indiscretiOns of youth, nervous weakness, ear
ly decay, loss of manhood, &C., will send re
cipe that will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE
This great remedy was discovered by mission
airy in South America. Send q self-addresset
envelope to the Rev. Joseph T. Inman, &0tiol
D. Bible House, NeaD York City. nos ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-14

Gen. Grant and large delegation of
Americans visited the Paris Exposition
ON baSuNaay. The soldiers, sailors and
officers were in ful. uniform.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Staunton, Va, April 10th, 1878.
DickIe VS.. Mitchell and ais,

ID and
Same VS.. II. p. Kinney, Trustee, and ais
All parties intarestod In Che foregoing consol.
'idated causes. intellectually persons holding judg
qsens hens against The real estate of George IL
Mitotell-Idke Notice-That have fixed upon
the 18th day of May 1878,
at my office, to take the accounts required by
decree of the circuit court of Augusta county
entered at the last March term in said cause a
which time and place you are required to AT.
tend without further notice.
JOHN M. KINNEY.
may 7-4t Caxnmissioner
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The British Parliament met again la
session on the 9th inst.
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SALE OF SHADWELL.-AtC harlOttes-
vile, on Tuesday, Mr.. John g. Wise,
son of the late ex-Gov. Henry A. Wise,
bought at auction the Shadwell farm,
the birthplace of Thomas Jefferson, for
William and Mary College. The farm
contains 800 acres, and brought $14 per
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-14

A riot was on Wednesday in progress
among the laberers on the Chicago and
Alton railroad, between Mexico and
Marshall, in Missouri. who are on a
strike. The sheriff of Howard county
was there with strong posse OF citizens,
but has failed to restore order. One Of
the rioters had been killed and another
seriously injured.
STORM IN RICHMOND.-On Wednes-
day night last, there was terrific storm
of lightning and rain in Richmond
The lightning was vivid and struck in
several places in the city, but did no
material damage. In the counties of
Henrico and Chesterfield damage was
done by wind and hail.
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Miss Catherine Reecher, the eldest SIS
ter of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, who
was stricken with apoplexy at Elmira,
N. Y, on Friday, died on Sunday, aged
II years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-14

The municipal elections in North Car
DINA, on the 9th inst, resulted generally
in favor of the democrats. At Weldon,
usually democratic, the negroes seized
the polls and claim the election, but
the democrats will contest on the ground
of riot and fraud, as there were more
ballots found in the box than there were
repistered yeters
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-14

Gen. Ignatieff's appointment to a post
in the Russian cabinet will make him
exert a strong influence on the policy
of the Russian empire. He is man Of
great force of character and intellectual
activity. His diplomatic triumphs in
Turkey have no doubt led to his eleva-
ton. Whether he can be appointed
successor to Gortchakof or not is doubt.
| full, but since he has had charge Of the
Cars diplomacy abroad he has never
made a mistake.
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- LADIES' UNDER WEIR. -
Skirts, Goa0,as, Chenises, Corset Covers,
Drawers, Dressing Sdcques.
SMYRNA LACEs, &C., &c.
Special attention is asked to this line in which
we cannot be excelled either in prices quail
ties and general fitness for the purposes in
tended.
N. B.-Garments made to measure at no ex-
ira charge, at
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-14

LUsUs NATURE.-A cat belonging to
Mr.. Dequasie, living up New river, re.
3sctly gave birth to four kittens, all
Joined together. Capt. Tom Quinn, oul
Informant, SAY them at nine days old
and they were all .aoipa well.-Mountain
Herald.
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MARRIAGE OF SENATOR J. D. CAM
ERoN.-At eight o'clock last Thursday
evening, at st. Paul's Episcopal church,
Cleveland, Ohio. Senator J. D. Came
ron, of Pennsylvania, and Miss Eliza
beth B. Sherman, daughter of ex-Judge
Charles H. Sherman, were married.
The ceremony was performed by the
Right Rev. Bishep g. T. Bedell, bishop
of the diocese of Cleveland. One
thousand invitations had been issued
and fully two-thirds were present. AT
ter the ceremony one hundred and fifty
relatives and near friends attended thu
reception at the residence of Colgat'
Hoyt, Esq, brother-in-law of the bride
The wedding gifts were numerous
Many friends were present from Wash
ington, New York, Harrisburg, Phila-
delphia, Cincinnati and Chicago. Mr.
and Mrs. Cameron left at 1890 by tn
Lake Shore route for New York.
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Mr.. Jas. A. Piper. me well known dry goods
merchant, ..ts of the firm of Elsom and PIPER
K 11W with Jas. W. Newton, and will be- pleas
ed to see his friends. 9ts
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LAND SALES.

~ ABLE REAL ESTATE-Pursuant to de-
cree OF the circuit court of Rockingham county.
Ha., rendered on the 18th day of March, 1875 In
me cnancery cause therein pending in style
JACOB Aarnsberger's Ex'ors VS.. Williams Wise
ana ana 0.nefs.m me Undersigned Special Commits
purpose, will offer for sale at public ancfion
upon the premises on
!, Thursday. ne 18Th day Of May, 1878,
the revers1onary interest of the estate of Jacob
Harnsberger In the whole or so much as shall
be necessary, of that most valuable and des1ra
BILE Farm Of which said Harnsberger died seized.
which was set apart to his widow as her dover
and upon which she now resides. The estate
to be sold is the fee simple in remainder of
said land, subject to the life estate of Jacob
Harnsberger's widow, who is a very old lady
Said land lies partly in Rockingham and partly
in Augusta, on the waters of North River and
adjons TIE LANDS 1 OF Daaiel senger John Buff
Zimmerman. 1t contains 800 Acres and
2 ROOdS.
meadow, pasture, and timber lands. The farm
has on it q large Brick Mansion House. -
Barns, Corn Crib, and other necessary 4:sa
out-buildings. Ithas upon it an orchard, sksks
good Kitchen garden, and other requisites to
a comfortable and desirable Home.
TERMs.-So much cash in hand on the day of
sale as will pay the costs of suit and sale, the
residue in three equal annual payments from
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,
THOMAS G. ELDER,
Commissioners.
E. M. CUSHING, Auctioneer. aprz3-tds
T1RUSTEES' SALE OF VALUABLE and
i DESIRABLE REAL ESTATE.-By virtue
of a deed of Trust executed by Lewis Hartman
and wife, bearing date on the 10Th day of Feb
ruary, 1871, I Will proceed on
Saturday, the 25th day of May, 1878,
on the premises, to sell at public auction to
the highest bidder, that tract or parcel of land
lying three miles Northeast Of Stanton on
both sides of the McAdamized road, and on
both sides of Poage's run, containing $50
acres. This tract is known as the Poage farm,
is now in the occupation of Lewis Hartman. and
is one of the most highly improved and valua-
BILE Farms in the Valley of Virginia.
TERMS.-SO much in cash as will pay the
costs of sale and the debt due to James A.
Walker, commissioner, secured in said deed of
trust amounting to about 50, 10000. The exact
amount of which will be stated on the day of
sale, and for the residue credit of one, two
and three years will be given; the purchaser
giving bonds with approved personal security,
bearing interest from the day of sale, and the
title retained as ultimate security.
The property will be sold subject to certain
reservations of water-r1ght and road way
which are fully expressed in the deed of M. G.
Hartman and wife to Lewis Hartman, bearing
date on the 18th day of August, 1885, and re-
corded in the Clerks office of the County Court
Of Augusta county, in deed book No. 50, page
68. JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
apr30-tds Trustee.
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MEMORIAL CELEBRATION.

Az meeting of the Board Of Directors OF the
augusta Memorial Association for the Confed.
eIate Dead, held on the 18th day of May, 1878, 1t
:. Reso!ved; That. in pursuance of the Constitu-
.i i OF the Association, that the Annual Memo
slai federation and decoration take place on
saMTurday, the 9Th day Of June, 1873.
81. mat the Stonewal1 Band, the Band of the In
s na for the D. d. & b.; the Military Com
p}anles OF the city, and such Military guests as
s sI' may invite; the City Fire Department,
~ ~ benevolent orders Of the City and County;
NE schools Of the City, and Citizens Of the
10y ana County generally be invited to attend
ana ~ participate in the Memorial Celebration,
Anat All Confederate officers and soldiers
oe specially invited to attend and participate.
Ahe programme will be announced hereafter.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.
Sec. pro tenn,
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G. G. WHEAT has FREsH COUNTRY asna,agus

BALE OF THE GLKNRN LANDS In BArH.lThe
lands belonging to Mr.. Robert j. Glendy of
bath county, located on the waters of Culver
sons creek in Greenbrier county, w. Va. were
SOLD 81 public auction in Lewisburg on last
Tuesday The Greenbrier Independent saws.
me lands were first offered in parcels, aadl
were sold as follows. viz: Parcel No. 4 S91k.
acres, at SIZE per acre, to B. F. Harlow; No. 2.
70 Joseph drime, 1917 acres. at sa3 per acre ::
NO g. to h. A. Holt, 1851 acres. at sl2 per acre :
NO. T. 10 ID. A. Holt, $50 acres. at sl2 per acre.
me entire boundary was next offered. and was
solc % ar. s. B. Williams for the sum of sls.s2p-
14e ianas We're rented the present season.
u untlr tne LIST Of December next. TO Mr.. Thomas
ii. Glendy, for the sum of s7c5
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DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN LADY
Mr.. Henry Massie died at his home at
the University of Virginia few weeks
ago, and on Tuesday last his Interesting
daughter, Miss Lulie Massie, died in
Richmond at the residence of her broth
er.in-law, Mr.. James Peasants. HeI
remains was taken to Charlottesville fol
interment. She was beautiful and
cultivated lady whose society was much
sought, and reigned as belle at the
University, and her death will cause
deep sorrow in many hearts.
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apIo-tds Conmisgienf
BHIxtFF SAFE OF VALUXELE
H0nSR and Iot

From now until May End, 1878, will Offer
Tor sale privately, my House and Lot, situate
on the corner of Hale and Maple Streets in the
extension Gzs Of City Of staunton, known West
ana aas an IL = LARfiA NEW FRAME -
House, 1885, with an ell lax40; the EsA
House contains eleven rooms; portico<E sza
in front and double porch on Ell. Also good
STAPLE; Water in the yard. Property now &C.
+ not sold privately before WEDNESDAY,
MAY End, 1878, l will offer the same ON that
day lat O'Clock, p. n.y. at public auction in
'front.' OF the Courthouse in City. of stanton.
Persons desiring to purchase will apply to
me at Fishersville or W F. CFais in stanton
rSans !. AneoM iotiATflISs =, ~ ,1prp
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR
"a SALE.[I offer for sale privately, portion
Of the Home Farm, containing 1876 or lao
Acres, as the purchaser may wish. Twenty
five or thirty acres, heavily timbered, and with.
IN ~ miles of Fishersville Depot, on Ches, &
CHE Rsilygad. in ANsEsta ogyasx:. os no..
new, dhfhlshed log Mouse on 1t; with fine
springs, and astream Of water running through
the centre of the place.
Terms accommodating. Call on or address
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RoBBED.-Mr. J. H. McCluer, form.
erIy of Botetourt county, writes to the
editor of the Fincastle Herald that he
was "robbed of every cent he had" last
April, near Emporia, Kansas. The rob-
bers three in number) overlook him on
the road, ordered HIM to hold up his
hands, and, with three navy revolvers
directed at him, demanded his money
and thew got it.
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Trout Is cts per bunch at Y eager's.
Just received a large stock Of hats for gentle
men, boys and children, of latest style, which
will be sold very low.
L. WEI I.ER
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Sturgeon at Yeager's, 5 cts. per pound.

REDUCTION IN PRICES OF BOOTS AND SHOES.
Il have Just returned from the East with q
large stock of boots and shoes, purchased at
such prices that cannot fail to please.
G. L. WELLER.
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Spring stock of boets and shoes at c. l.
WELLERS! Great reduction in prices! Be
sure and call.
BAKER BROS. have just received a lot Of
those Nice Lake Herring.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-14

Ladies' Newport ties and slippers. all styles,
just received and sold very low ut
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mar&-t1

900 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE
SA8 4paW A1er 10 SSH ~ aeIts al land,
Ily4lng on both sides Of Railroad, about miles
West OF Craigsvllle, in good neighborhOod.
coVenlent to schools, churches, mills, post Of
nee and Depot. will sell to suit the purchaser
elm, the whole or part. Persons wishing to
o9 ly YOU'D do well to call and look at the land,
wnicn VIII be shown to them by me.
mar19-6m JOHN GLOVER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-14

On Monday last tramp entered the
house of planter, south of Oxford,
Miss, and while attempting an outrage
upon the lady of the house struck her
in the head with an axe, from the effects
of which she died. He was pursued
and overtaken by an excited crowd, and
it is supposed lynched.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-14

New Tomatoes 70 cts. per dOz, at Yeager's-
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LNOR SALE.-A Vineyard of about eight
IL acres, with 5000 or 5000 choice, bear
ing vines of the best varieties, within u miles
OF the Courthouse. A comfortable frame
dwelling on the lot, containing rooms.
For terms apply to
anr22-ff n civ
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ElOA SALE IA HOUSE and LOT on -
II Winchester Street, in Staunton, IN ss4
desirable neighborhoOd. Pricel low and k7X&
terms reasonable. Apply to
aprl6-tf JE. GUY,
A FIRST.RATE MIDDLE RIVER
IA FARM FOR SALE, six miles West of
Staunton, containing 1z9 acres, adjoin-
ing the lands of G. l.. Cook and Others
apr30-3t* JAS. w. CALHOON.
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VALUABLE SPRINGS PROPERTY
v FOR SALE-By virtue of decree of
the circuit court of Augusta county, rendered
in the cause of the Central National Bank of
Frederick, Md, VS.. Chesley Kinney and ais, we
will proceed in front of the Courthouse in the
city ofStaunton, to sell at public auction, on
Monday, he27th day of May, 1878,
that most desirable property known as the
AUGUSTA SPRINGS" PROPERTY,
The Osceola times., 1878-01-12
NEW YEAR ORNINs.
ny W. c. CRofPuT.

ny W. C. CRofFuT.
go" He ,p,se unto the Angel and HIS face was
And his voice was sweet as mu,ic brcathed upon
summer night;
" Hasten Wing thy way to earthiand. Mark II
man bv love is swayed
II the wolf OF Hatred longer doth molest or make
afrail;
II the world breeds yet the Ignorance that my
II the holy centuries brighten since laid by burden
down.
Bowed before the Sacred Presence, the fair mes
senger Withdrew,
Floated from the radiant ramparts where celestial
Glided through the azure meadows where the starry
Dropped adosn Tue shining spaces with the sun
TIL the war m earth rose around him and he heard
bugle horn
Ne was 10 the Balkan passsssa the time was New
Year morn.
As he turns his cheek is smitten with the cannons
And across the blind aby,ses plunge the cavalry of
On the snowy slopes of Plevna are the Russian bat
teries wheeled,
And corpses lie in CHASTITY heap, upon the reeking
field;
Here sweeps the Lovatz lancers-like fish they
di.appear-
Each rider yels and lifts aloit head upon his spear
New Year morning with the wounded, where the
angry ranks divide
In the old Berserker madness, writhing on the
mountain side
Peasant-brothers, locked together where the Tiver
sea vard slips.
And, with faces fierce with passion, die with curses
or their lips
New Ye,r morning In the village where the mad in
vaders slay
Mothers singing at their spinning babies prattling
at their play.
New Year morning In the Northlsnd, where the
Rus sian soldiers wife
Looks through tears, with fut'erns pulses, on the
bulletins OF strife.
New Year morning in the Southland, where the
Turkish msidens walt
For the sweethearts who shall never come to greet
them at the gate
New Year morning by the campfire Of the Cosssck
% alcsde,
Where tine sad.eyed Sister writes to Nothern wife
and Southern maid
New Year morning in the churches, where the
priests annointed pray
That the Lord will lead the combat and the hosts Of
Islam slay.
New Year morning in the Mosque, where the Mollah
To baptize III, sunny valleys with the Christians
New Year morning In the battle, where, along the
freuzied line,
Flags unfurIed to Christ and Mahomet, with the
Cross aud Crescent shine
Then thu Angel, eyes Of pity and face with terror
white,
With vail OF shame and sorrow, vanished on his
upward fight,
And he cried, "Ihe blood OF brothers mingles with
the bitter tears
That rusn bellward like a deuge Ia the torrent Of
the years.
Foolsi Oh fools the friends Of Hatred strangle still
the gentler birth,
And Love is still IN outcast in the temple OF the
EARTH "
The Osceola times., 1878-01-12
MiseellaneOus.

The telephone company of New York
.hesa already thirty-fiye lines in operation in
that city.
Mr.. T. II. Ellis OF the Ellis house.
Bardstown, KY, and Mrs Mary Ellis, his
step.mother, were married in Jeifersonyille,
Ind, the other day.
The United States ship Constitution,
known rs the "old ironsides," is now being
put in condition In Philsdelphia TO take out
load of goods for the Paris exposition. She
will sail about the 18th of February.
Gen. Adam Badeau has been dropped
from the rolls of the army retired list, under
decision of the attorney.genera that he was
not legally entitled to be carried on this
list and hold civil office at the same time.
The New York canals are becoming
obsolete in spite OF all the efforts made 10
sustain them y g channels of transportation.
Tne tolls for the last year were only $3.50.
CSC, against si,3i0,003 for the preceding
year.
A new form of telephone has been in
vented. Ii consists of two membranes Of
different metals with water between them.
The action Of the water makes current
enough, and there is no need of magnet Or
battery.
The British and American mortgage
company limited, and the mercantile trust
company have issued orders to their age nts
in western cities not to loan any more mon e,'
or mortgage, unless those receiving 1oaus
agree 10 have clause inserted in fhe bond
for paymeutof princiPal-and jnte rest in gold
President w. B. Shattuc. 81 the British and
American mortgage company, was the 6rsl
70 isne the order, a9p his example wa,
The Osceola times., 1878-01-12
The Fair Sex.

English clubs never admit ladies.
A fashionable French doll, with an
outfit, costs SIS.
Bonuets OF kid and of velvet are con.
sidered the most stylish.
The most fashionable fur s.oles are of
black, white, or of silver fox.
Bows of ribbons, with the ends finished
with tassels of various kinds, are seen on
nearly all dressy costumes.
Deep collars of lace, with broad cuffs
to match, and intended to be worn outside
Of ;he sleeve, are coming in vogue.
Many ladies of fsstidious taste reject
the variegated jet trimming and embroi-
deries.
Outside faciugs appear on many of the
handsomest cloaks where a quiet effect is
aimed at.
Circulars of south Shetland seal and OF
Scillenne, lined with sable, cost from 500
to $500
Double.fsced satin and plush ribbon;
are now much used. Many colors are com
bined into falling loops and bows. The
| loops are turned in and out, sonnet times show
/ ing one and sometimes the other color.
De La Bante gently reminds married
women that their husbands did not cour
them in "that calico dress tied up at the wais
with a string displaying a red, faded and
fringed petticoat sleeves rolled up to the
elbows and hair unkempt.