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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15
LAND SALES.
COMMISSIONED

GOMMISSIONERS' SALE.-By virtue of
~ decree of the circuit court of Augusta
county entered at the March Term 1878 in the
chancery cause of the Baldwin Augusta Fair
VS.. Jas. f. Bell, we the undersigned Commits
sloners, appointed for tnat purpose will pro-
coed to sell at public auction to the highest bid
ger, IN 'front.' OF the courthouse, in the city of
Stanton, on '' -
Saturday, the It'll day of September. 1878
the following Tract of Land belonging IL the
estate of Jas. f. Bell - =
An undivided fOur-sixths interest in a trsff1NN
OF land containing lS5 acres, being the tr,ct
on which said Bell resides. Has good Frame
building, with necessary out-houses The
land is of excellent quality.
The above tract lies on Middle River near
Swoope's Depot. and aGjo;ns the lands Of the
late Samuel Bell. 1o
TERMs-l0 per cent. in hand, Is per cent in
months. and the residue in equal annual paw
ments at one. two and three years, with inter-
est from day of sale, the purchaser executing
retained as ultimate security
GEO. M. COCHRAN. JR
W. A. HUDSON,
aug lS,tds Commissioners.
TPONEMENT.-The above sale is pOst-
poned until Monday. September 23rd 1878.
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JR,,
w. A. HUDSON,
seplO-tds Commissioners.
Further POsfpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until
Monday, the 18th dag of October. 1873
(Court-dayD in front of the Courthouse
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN. JR..
w. A. HUDSON,
octl-tds Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15


GEN. ECHoLs AT worcestershire
Old Commonwealth has full report of
the speech OF Gen. Echols at Wood
stock last week. Commenting thereon
it says
"Echols came out boldly for the best
readiustment that could be obtained
speedily, recognized and held as inviola-
BILE the States contracts and the decis-
ions of the higher Courts, and belted
with strong argument and fearless fer
vor the policy and position of Harris
relative to National finances. There
was no uncertain sound, no halfway
measure, no experimental attitude or
probing diagnosis about the Generals
stand. He sustained his self-assigned
position fearlessly, boldly and manly.
and the jingle of his declarations, as
compared with Harris's timid doctrines,
was as the ring of the genuine compared
to the spurious. Echols has entered
this canvass with the real and avowed
oject of defending and justifying the
principles of the debt payers of the dis
trict, regardless of the issue of the cam
paign, and judging from the deep i'm
preston made at Woodstock upon this,
his first appearance, we do not hesitate
in asserting that his canvass will be
one of the most surprising accumulaiive
strength from now till the day of cleo
tion."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15
NATURES NOBLEST REMEDY!
Endorsed By Medical Profession.
THE ALUM AND IRON MASS AND WA
TER FROM THE

TER FROM THE
Bedfoi Alum and Iron Springs.
ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS.
AN excellent tonic. Alternative and diuretic
Medical Asso. Lynchburg, Va.
used with unparalleled success in hemor-
rhagle, Malarial Fever / recommend it as n
preventive and cure for Yellow Fever w .
Green, M. D., Ex-Vice Pres't Ga. Med. Asso.
lnvaluaole for Dyspepsia, Chronic Diarrhea
and Nervous Diseases.'-Geo. T. Harrison. M.
D.. Woman's Hospital, N. Y.
'Efncient in disorders Of the Liver, Kidneys
Bowels and Bladder.-B. r. Mitchell M h
Philadelphia, Pa.
successful 81 c diseases peculiar to Women
'Unequaled in Scrofulous and Cutaneous At
fecttons u M. Alien, M. D., North Carolina
successfully used in Venereal InfectiOns-B
Roemer, M. D., st. Louis, Missouri.
'Unfailing in Throat Diseases'-Drs G. w
Darlington and w. s. Morris, Virginia.
Entirely cured of chills by it.'-Rey E. C..
DOdsOn, Va.
Has real merit..So. Med Journal.
PRICEsI.Water. "a case of doz. Il gal bottles:
So for gal. demtjohn; 30 cents gallon.
$50 cts. and 81 bottle, 81 SO and SIS half
dozen; sent postpaid. Liberal terms properlv
graded to wholesale and retail dealers NJ
rections and Analysis with each package. Emil
proof of all claimed sent free upon app1icafion
Sample supply free to physicians desiring to
test. W
till LIST December S25 month, So week. 81 so dav,
to favor ose cut off from home by yellow f.,
yer. Fare first-class-all the attractionsNCar
riages meet visitors at Lynchburg Lawyers
and Forest upon advice of arrival; latter two
points only miles from Springs. Fare to
the Co., Lynchburg. Va. There is Sanitarium
on the premises in charge of Skillful physician
for treatment of invalids. Sold by
APPLY GEO. w. MAY 4 CO. Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

The Democrats gain congressman OF
two in Ohio in spite of their woeful de.
feat. They did this by redistricting the
State last winter, and curving out four.
teen districts which would elect Repub
licans if they went as they did two years
ago. They allowed the Republicans only
six. So, though badly beaten, they have
one or two more congressman than they
had before. If the districts had been
left as they were in 1876, the Democrats
would probably have elected more than
four or five members of Congress. 1t
saves the House to the Democrats, and
puts an end to the hopes of the Green
hackers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NTEETING OF THE STOCK
M OF THE VALLEY RAIL ROAD COM
PANY.-The Regular Annual Meeting of the
Stockholders of the Valley HAIL Road Compa-
nv will be held at the office of the Company. in
the City of Staunton, on WEDNESDAY,, the
18th day of NOVEMBER, 1878.
A. MADISON
oct15 Secretary.
staunton. Lexington, ard Fincastle papers
copy t. d. m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15
A COSTLY JoKE-In a joking way,

A COSTLY JoKE.-In a joking way,
a North Carolinian gave his note to an
unemployed tar-heel for sl2 900 payable
upon the delivery of 5000 lizard hides.
The man with his wife and five children
took up their abode in the woods, after
diligent labor procured the hides, and
there is now a suit in court for the pay.
ment of the $4,000, with a very good
prospect for the plaintiff to obtain his
t'lizard dust"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15
Can Infiationists Tell Us Z

A correspondent of the Lynchburg
News, who signs himself "Rebus,"
puts the following questions to that
class of financial monomaniacs who
profess to cure all the ills of hard times
py Initiating the country with a worth
less currency:
lst. How initiating the currency,
now more than twice as great as in 1860,
and 1861, will benefit the people unless
the people have something to produce
the money?
"a. If the currency Is Increased how
are the people to be benefited? Will
not the purchasing power of the cur
rency decrease as the volume increases
What difference will it make if a man
gets 81 day and pays 81 for fifty
pounds of flour, twelve pounds of meat.
ten pounds of sugar, or if he gets $3.50 a
Gay and has to pay SO per cent. more
for his necessaries?
Sd. When, in the history Of the
world, did labor advance in price as
money declined in value? When it took
$50 in Confederate" to buy 81 in gold.
What laboring man got the half of $50
for his days work?
4th. How much more did the cur
rency of the State Banks cost the PEG.
pie than does the National currency
now cost; allowing loss in exchanging
notes of one State for those Of another,
loss by breaking of banks, &C., &C. /?
cal, ever improved its condition by
"watering'' its circulating medium.
making thu sound unsound, and the
pure impure
9th. If nine-tenths Of the business of
the country Is now done by drafts,
checks, &C., what guarantee of increase
of business does further issue of paper
money give, when there are plenty of
facilities for transacting ten times the
present amNnntp
9Th. Isn't redeemability In coin the
basis of bank notes worth; and, if so
what basis of value has your irredeema-
BILE paper, which to have value must be
promise to pay in dollars, and II the
promise is STAMPED ON note and never
nefformed, ISM 1.-THE whole thing fraud?
9Th. Wasn't the present condition of
things, hard times, brought about main.
~ by speculation, ventures, expert
ments, extravaganza, &C., engendsred
by the period Of redundant currency,
preceding the panic, and isn't this state
of things usual to ali periods when mon
ey is plentiful and easy to get?
9TH. In reason or by past experience
can real relief come, save through the
tried, true, solid way Of patience, econ.
eMy and industry2
10th. Haven't the politicians gene
rally mounted the most specious, plau-
stble hobbies to ride into public favor
because they were specifically pleas
ant and promised to be popular2 And
lastly, what, Oh what, will be the des-
tiny'of country worked out by the
DOlitioiana9
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

VIRGINIA MEDICAL SOCIETY.-The
Medical Society of Virginia will meet in
Richmond Tuesday October 22nd. This
will be an interesting meeting of the
Society, as some distinguished medical
men from New York and the South are
expected to be in attendance. The
Lynchhurg Faculty will doubtless be
represented as it always is, when any
thing of importance is up before the
medical profession of Virginia. If the
Doctors will only investigate the causes
and do something for the more success
full treatment of yellow fever, they will
do good thing for suffering humanity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

1t is said, that wisdom is gained by
experience, but, with the tradition OF
Continental money and the recollection
of Confederate notes still among us, we
see the "Greenback Lunacy" f1ouris b
like green bay-tree. You see, we must
all have plenty of money and we will all
be rich together. The kind of money,
of course, makes no difference. Wern't
the Continentals and the Confederates
the richest people in the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

There is only one way to re-adJust the
State debt so as to reduce the rate of in
terest on the bonds, and that is to esta-
blish the credit of the State in the money
of credit is the sole remedy for the evils
that the talk of the Forcible Re-adjus-
tiers has brought upon the Common
wealth. Let not the people be deceived
by talk about any other way. Believe
us there is no other.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

The object of this suit is to recover of the said
DeIendants the sum of $429.71, with interest on
Sl9i from August 23rd 1878, and on 500, the
residue, from Sept 2Sth, 1878; and to attach any
Bell, Hudson Patrick, and R. H. Phillips, or
found In the city of Staunton or county of Au-
gustacsufhcient to satisfy to the said plaintiffs
and costs. "
The Defendant, ]. Edward Bird, not having
fdavit filed that he is nonresident Of this
state. 1t is ordered that he do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
notice. and do what is necessary to protect his
interest. Teste.
j. N. RYAN, elk.
Ransom. d. O.. Ocf2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

"ROORBACK. "-This is an almost for
gotten term in politics. 1t means false
report put out on the eve of an election, too
late to be contradicted and too strong to
be sighted. The report now circulating
in this District, that Gen. Echols is
a candidate only with view of taking
away votes from Judge Harris in order
to strengthen the chances of Capt. Paul
is "roorback" of the grossest character.
Fortunately, in this instance, there is
time for the contradiction to overtake
the report.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

ILLS OF INFLATIoN.-The Charlottes.
vile Chronicle In an able article on the
initiation of the currency says:
"The inevitable consequence. there
fore of an over-issue of paper money,
whether redeemable in coin or of the
absolute kind, will be the stagnation OF
trade and the depression of business OF
every description. Judge Harris will
lust as effactually work mischief by his
policy of initiation as the widest green
back lunatic. He advocates an imitation
of the currency to an extent which he
does not now propose TO limit"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

Rumor has it that the Rev. John E.
Massey is considering the propriety of
reconsidering his reconsideration, and
may again be found on the track
Charlottesville Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

A large number of Protestant bishops
and clergymen have united in signing a
circular calling for conference to be
held in New York on the 30th inst, of
the believers in the Pre-millennial adj
vent of Jesus Christ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

Senator Bayard, a consistent demo-
GRAFT, well and truly says the re. action
following the civil war, high tariff, and
the uncertain and disordered condition
of our money, are the main causes of the
present state of depression. Money has
legal and also 8 market value, and, al
though the legal value may be prescrib-
ed by statute, no government can esta-
blish its market value. In this country
at present there is really no scarcity of
money, nor is there any actual need for
more money. The sole basis of business
is credit. That is the best shield of the
poor man, and it demands that the bill
first contracted shall he first paid. The
payment of bonds, he says, not yet due,
is unwise; and if one-fourth of the
money paid out of the public treasury to
purchase, at a large premium, bonds
not due had been expended in bringing
demand notes to par and restoring specie
payment, there would not have been a
question now as to what our bonds were
to be paid in; for it would not matter
whether gold or paper were rendered,
provided the demand notes of our gov
eminent were held to be as good as gold.
He says that as national bank capital is
taxable, while greenbacks are not, green
hackers would cut off one source of the
revenue, and SO produce more untax-
ed wealth. If all those who profess to
be democrats would talk this way, and,
in addition, advocate free trade and the
repeal of the internal revenue laws, and
succeed in effecting the adoption Of these
measures, the affairs of the country
would soon show an improved condi-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

But thirty failures are reported in
New York for the month of September
last, the amount involved being 81 ,3O7,-
072. The number is fifty per cent. less
than those of September last year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

THE QUESTION OF THE STATE DEBT.
In speaking of the pertinancy of the
State debt question to the Congressional
election in this District, the Charlottes-
vile Chronicle has the following sensi-
sible words -
"As mere political question, perhaps
it does not properly belong to it, but we
assert that there is a question of public
morals involved, high above and inf
nitely beyond all personal peculiarities
and considerations of policy, beside
which all other issues ought to sink into
insignifcapce. It does not concern us
whether this District is represented in
Congress by a Catholic, Presbyterian,
or a Methodist; but it is matter in
which we are deeply interested as citi-
zens of Virginia whether we are repre-
sented by men who recognize the sane
tity of obligations, or by those whose
proclaimed design is to throttle credi-
tors, violate the public faith, set aside
solemn contracts and provide for the
easy payment of debts, public and pri-
vate, by flooding the county with de-
preciated paper currency"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

ElOR SALE.-One of the finest residences in
~ the City of Staunton, elegant location con-
tanning all modern improvements. Terms ac-
cOmmOdating. For further particulars as to
terms, &c. Apply to the undersigned.
HUDSON & PATRICK.
Attorneys,
july 23-tf Vir. copy StauntOn, Va.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


NOMMISSIONER'S SALE OF vALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN THE
VILLAGE OF FISHERSVILLE.-Pu to
a decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta COun-
ty entered on the 9Th Of Jnue, 1878, in the chan
Young, will proceed, in the village of Fishers
Vile, on
Wednesday, the End day of OCTOBER, 1878,
to sell at public auction a lot of ground in said
village belonging to VIM. P. Young containing
three quarters of an acre more or less with q
good house and other improvements thereon.
TERMS:-A sufficient sum on cash to pay the
costs of suit and expenses Of sale and the bal
ance on a credit of six and twelve months paya-
BILE in equal instruments, the purchaser execute
ing bonds for said deferred instalments with
approved personal security bearing Interest
from date and waving the Homestead Exemp-
ton. And the title retained as ultimate secnr
ity. WIN, A. HIJDSON
sepS-4 Commissioner
poned until S''A0 30 PoS'-
Saturday, the 18th day of October, 1878,
az 9 O'Clock, p. M, in the village OF Fishers
WIZ ns,. w. A. HUDSON,
ocsAo-sos Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, of Mexican
war notoriety, and brigadier general in
the Confederate service, died Tuesday
morning, of congestion, at his place at
the mouth of st. Francis river, Ark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

DUBLIC SALE OF A FARM ON CHRIS.
4 IlAN,S CREEK:-Under decree of the
circuit court of Augusta county, entered on 22nd
| of November, 1876, in the suit of 'Fisher and
wife VS.. Trotter,' the undersigned Commission
er will proceed, in front of the Courthouse Of
Augusta county, on
Monday. he 18Th day Of October. 1878,
that valuable farm on Cbristans G4eek abon
| 5 miles east of Staunton containing 325 acres,
at present owned and occupied by James H.
Commissioners sale in this suit, and is now re-
sold at his risk for non payment of purchase
and lies in good neighborhood, convenient to
| churches and schools. This land will be shown
| to purchasers by Mr. James H. TrOtter who re-
sides on the land or Mr.. Thornton Berry who
resides adjOiningi it.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash o pay costs of the sale
and the rnie against nfot.er ana the balance
from the day Ofsale, bearing interest, for which
bonds with good personal security will be re-
Quired, and the legal title retained as ultimate
'e octl-tds -N''' - Il. N. BELL, Com'r.
r AND sALE.-By virtue of decree of the
IL circuit court of Augusta county, rendered
on the 10Th day of June, 1875 in the suit of Hem
we will, as commissioners, sell at public auc-
| tioi in front of the Courthouse. in Staunton,
on Saturday, the 18Th day Of September. 1878,
situated in Augusta county on the Northwest
side of the Valley Turnpike, about one and
half miles Northeast of Staunton. This is
valuable and desirable tract of land, with
comfortable dwelling house upon 1t, and would
make pleasant home for person wishing to
live near StauntOn.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough in cash to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue in three
equal annual payments, bearing interest from
the day of sale, for which the purchaser will be
required to execute bonds with approved per-
sonal security. and the title to be retained as
ultimate security.
q. NJ. COCHRAN, JR..
r. p. BELL. 4
11OSTPONEMENT.-Th above saIo ~ ,a1s..
Monday, the 18th day of October, 1878,
(COurt-day.) g. NJ. COCHRAN.
R. P. BELL,
oct1-tds Commissioners.
GALE OF LAND.-I Will sell on the premf-
- ses to the highest bidder, on
Thursday, the 18th day of October, 1873
two small tracts of land lying on the South
River about miles below WaynesbOrO' adj
Joining the lands of Kennerly, Straugh and
others, and known as the ANDREW Bear" prop-
erty. One tract contains sixteen acres and
has on 1t a good Saw Mill and Chopping Mill
and q pair of burrs could be attached. There
is also comfortable Dwelling House, and
some fruit. Also one other tract, lying on the
twenty-nine acres, and is about one-haIf
mile from the Mill property. This tract has no
Improvements, is principally cleared land.
TERMS.-Ten per cent cash, the balance in
three equal annual instalments with interest
added.
The above named land will be shown to any
one desiring 1t, by Mr.. George Scroggin the ten
ant on the place.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock.
A. B. LIGHTNER,
Sheriff of Augusta county, and as such,
se24-tds Admire. t. a. of Abel Gibbons, decd.
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NOREIGN GUARDIAN,S NOTT,

FOREIGN GUARDIAN's NOTICE.-To
~ all whom it may concern: Notice is
hereby given that l.. Aaron B: Young, of the
county of Gilmer in the State of West Virginia.
guardian of my six infant children, viz: Alice
II. Young, ]. W. Young, John A. Young, War
rem ID. Young, Guy B. Young, and George H.
Young, will apply to the Circuit Court Of An
gusta county, Virginia, at its November term.
1873, for leave to collect and receive from the
person or persons, charged with the disburses
ment of the same. all moneys which are nov
or may be hereafter, coming to my said wards
from the proceeds OF the estate of their maternal
grandiather, the late JACOB Hanger, now under
Gerry cause of John H. Wilson & wife VS. Jocoh
Hangers widow and heirs, and to transfer The
West Virginia, where they and their guardian
reside.
AARON B. YOUNG, Guardian. &C..
ocl-4ts By Counsel.
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defendant,
In Debt ON an Attachment.

In Debt on am Attachment
The object of this suit is to recover of the De-
, I'M tne sum OF seventy-nine and 3g-lGO dol
lars With interest thereon from che 18TH day
Oh SePt. 1873. till paid. and to attach any estate
u Jk SneG1s pelcng1ng or due to the defendant,
1U ;t.. =: Grow, VINO is nonresident found
sotia kthe County of Augusta sufficient to
satlsIy 70 the plaintiff, the amount of his said
debt with interest and costs. III Ai' '"i0
The defendant John f, Crow not having on.
T LIEU ms appearance, and it appearing by af-
et tavit 4ied that he is a nonresident OF the
S 'Stts u is ordered that he do appear here
wtnln one month after due publication of this
intares ana 90 what is necessary to protect his
An'efest. Teste,
Iroy JOS. N. RYAN, Clerk.
oNo w. STOUT, p. q. oct SIT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15
LEGAL NOTICES.

NIRG1NIA.-In the Clerks office of the cir
20 cult court for Augusta county, Oct. 18th,
E. s. Jaffray & Co............... plaintiffs.
VS..
A. +. Alderman and j. Edward Bird survive
ing partners of themselves, and M j. Acker-
man, decd. lately partners in business under
the hrm name of Alderman & Co.. and who
are now trading under the said name of Acker-
man " CO.......... DefnndantS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15
REEVES GAIT,

Having sold my interest In the bntcber;ng
business to Mr.. Reeves Gait, L take this oppor.
tun1ty OF returning my thanks for the liberal
patronage extended me while in the business
and ask a continuance of the same tn The new
concern. Very respectfully,
Octl-3t CHAS w SuJrEE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-15

n Extraordinarily parties
~ 70 the Original and Amended Suits of The
Merchants' National Bank of Baltimore,
&C, VS.. NJ. q. Hartman and ais and ali
creditors claiming liens upon the real estate of
me original DEFENDANTS, M. g. Hartman, Ii. W.
SneHey, A. w. Hartman, and ]. Bumgardner.
Jr., are hereby notified, that on
Wednesday,, October 3Oth, 1873.
1 shall proceed at my office, in Stanton. to
to the unsettled membranes upon said real
estate, and as to all property subject thereto
AT which time and place you are required to
attend. W.
And in the meantime all counsel represent
ing such liens are requested to facilitate this
their claims by inspecting the same at my Of
flee, and furnishing me statements of all credits
thereon and informing me as to the realty not
heretofore reported, subject to said claims
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
Chancery. Circuit court of Augusta.
g. M. HARRISON, Conn.,
mos. ID. Ransom, for Plaintiffs. Oct8-4t
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NlkGlNIA.-IN VACATIoN.-Inth the Clerks
October 4th, 1878 '''
A. p. Wilkerson PLAINTIFF
vs..