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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15
For the SPECTATOR.
Letter from Mint Spring.
MINT SPRING VA Ian. 9th ,7s.

MINT SPRING, VA, Jan. 9th, '79.
EDS. SPECTATOR with deep sorrow
we write you the sad intelligence of two
deaths in our community since our last
items of news.
The first who died was Mr.. John
Fisher, a most estimable citizen of our
vicinity, and whose life became extinct
on the 28th ult., in the seventy-second
year of his age. His death was caused
by violent attack of pneumonia, be-
ing the fourth and final visit of this
dreadful disease, and taking him away
within the short space of five days.
His funeral on the following Sunday
was conducted by the Rev. James Muir
ray of Bethlehem church, who preached
an able and most touching sermon.-
The remains were inferred in Calvary
chapel graveyard.
On the night of the lst inst, about s
o'clock, our citizens were startled with
the sad news that Miss Elvira Kester-
son had been suddenly stricken with
paralysis on the right side whilst carry
ing some wood into the house. She
had partaken of her supper as usual, but
after the stroke she never ate a mouth
fnl, and remained in an unconscious
state, not saying a word, except when
first stricken she remarked, II am going
to die" DIR. Henry Cochran was inn
mediately SUMMONED, but medical aid
was far beyond human skill. She re-
manned in this awful condition until the
following Friday night, when death re-
leased her from her suffering in the
sixty seventh year of her age. She was
for a number of years an efficient nurse
at the Western Lunatic Asylum, and
lived here in harmony among the many
friends she has won.
Death rides on every passing breeze,
He turks in every flower;
Each season has it's own disease,
Its perils every hour
We are pleased to learn that Col. J. G.
Cochran, of Folly Mills, who has been
very ill of late, is rapidly improving
each day.
The weather here is fine for slelgAing,
but most candidly it is not excellent for
the 'tschool boys nose"
The thermometer ranged ON last Sun
day and Monday nights some four de-
grees below zero.
Our concert here failed to come off
Christmas, owing to the Indictment
weather. 70, Pumpkins, but 1 was
spited.)
Our debates, ter, have been largely
attended, and some most interesting dis
cussions have taken place.
WE have 9 full and fioarishing school
here, under the supervision of Mrs.
Mary Brooks. The monthly average is
somewhere about thirty scholars.
Misses lie D-s and Ne RI,
pretty ladies from Eastern Virginia,
spent their Christmas in our Burg. We
hope they enjoyed their stay SO much
that ere long they may come again.
OCCASIONAL,
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SALES OF LAND ADVERTISED IN THE
sSpECTATOR.'

The following memoranda of sales of tracts OF
land and houses and lots refer to sales' puoiio
and private, advertised in the columns OF this
paper, to which, for particulars, attentloh
is specially called:
PUBLIC SALES OF LAND.
Saturday, JAM 19.-Messrs. Cochran and Bell,
com'rs will sell a house and lot on FREDERICK
street, fronting 60 feet and running back 56t
feet
Sat,rdou. .Jan l9-Jas. Bumgardner, Jr., Trus-
tee, will sell desirable brick ware house and
residence, fronting on Augusta and New SITS
Monday Jan. 2l.-Mr. Jno. w. Harris, com'r,
will sell five tracts of valuable grazing and
farming lands in Greenbrier county, w. Va.
These lands offer fine opportunity for in
vestment speculation.
Thursday, Jan. 24.-Messrs. Stephenson and
Parrish, com'rs, will sell the "New Healing
Springs property in Bath county.
Monday, Jan. pa. H. H. Stuart, Elk or, will
sell a portion of the farm on which Jacob
Ruff formerly resided, containing nearly IT'S
acres.
Monday, JAM 2S.-Alex. H. Fultz, Com'r.. will
sell the life estate of Sam' Myers in one un-
divided one-seventh of the real estate ofwhich
the late James Byers died seized.
LANDS OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.
SAMUEL Fl, STEELE offers for sale privately
portion of his Home Farm, near Fishersv1lle,
in this county. He will sell lbs or lao acres as
the purchaser may wish, with Is or 30 acres
heavily tambered. Address, Samuel 81. Steele,
Waynesboro'.
MR.. JACOB SHRECKHIsE offers for sale his hne
farm of26O acres 81 miles from Staunton. This
farm is limestone land, well improved and one
of the best in Augusta county. The improve
ments are first-class, and it has on it two Or
chards of fine fruit, Running water passes
through about % acres of fine meadow land
and there q fine spring near the dwelling.
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CITY Court.

Below is an abstract of the proceedings of the
Corporation Court, which commenced on last
Thursday.
The list of deeds admitted to record in the
Clerks office since December term, was noted
on the minutes as usual.
The Jail account of Geo. Harlan for December
allowed, amounting to Sl5245
Writ issued for q special grand jury.
The estate of R. D. Ryan, decd, committed to
Sergeant for administration.
Some old cases on the Commonwealth dock
ct were called and continued.
Sundry gambling cases were tried and dis
posed of by filming the parties charged with
the offense $50 each.
Addison Gregory and C. E. Gregory were ap-
pointed administrators of Mrs. Margaret Greg
DRY, decd.
Com'r Hudson's report of liquor tax derived
from the bell punch tor December filed.
Indictments were made by the grand jury
against Jerry Crawford, colored, fornication;
Charles Blaney, colored, forgery; George w
Waugh, colored, larceny, charges.
George w. Waugh, colored, was tried ano
pleading guilty was sentenced in each OF the
four cases to three months imprisonment, and
| to work in the chain gang Of this city.
| Robert Knightly was appointed guardian o.
| Thomas Moran, John Moran, and May Moran
| Geo. Harlan, Jacob 7. Parent, E, M. Cushing
David Taylor, and John F. Beard, were ap-
pointed appraisers of the estate of the late Mar
garet Gregory; and Thomas d. Ransom, L. 5
Doyle, Carter Berkeley, James Thorn, and Johr
| NJ. Kinney, appraisers Of the estate of the latt
| s. T. Phillips.
The trial of Charles Blaney, colored, charged
with forgery, is set for Wednesday. as is alst
| the trial of Jerry Crawford.
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--s.Earnan Sxriin,,

No other medicinein the world was ever given
such test of its curative qualities as Boschee's
German Syrup. In three years two million
four hundred thousand small bottles of this
medicine were distributed free of charge by
Druggists in this country to those afflicted With
CONSUMPTION Asthma, Coup, severe C0ushs,
Pneuinonia' and other Diseases of the Throat
and Lungs, giving the American people urde-
niable proof that German Syrup will cure them.
The result has been that Druggists In every
town and village in the United States are Tee
ommending it to their customers. Go to your
Druggist, and ask what they know about It.
Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size. Three
doses will relieve any case Fpr saieeDy DE N,
WAYT BRO. and G. W. MAY 4 Co. decaS'eow
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

There is a rumor afloat in this city,
to the effect that one Font. Stanley,
who was the principal witness against
Dawson and Estep, for the murder Of
Lee, recently died somewhere on the
Qhi9 river. and THAT hetore 'lfs died, be
confessed that he was ons of the parties
who helped murder Lee. We were in
formed that gentleman of this city had
his confession, but all efforts on our part
failed inf tracing the rumor to any au-
thentic source. We did not however,
find the person whom we were inform
ed had the confession Charleston { W.
T0.) Courier.
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DEATHS.
Obituaries are charged Ter at advertising rates.
Notices. Gf deaths 1lelhLiSIed Qraklkik0llaLu

Obituaries are charged Ter at advertising r0tey,
Notices ofdeatha Da,otished 0ratuitouslY.
SoWERs-Ir StauntOn, Jan. 9th, of paraly sis
Alfred IA. Sewers, aged IA years and 2 months.
BewLER-In Staunton, Jan: 9th. Of ord age, Mrs.
Catharine Bowler, formerly Of County Kerry
Ireland, aged 20 years
WHITE.-At the residence of j. S. Miller, in
HarrisonbT-G. on JAM 9th, 1878. Mrs. ApGssia
White. sn the 10Th year of her age.
NICHoLAs.-At Montevideo, Rock irgham, co.
on Jan. 5th, 1878 of dropsy, Mr. Margaret K
Nicholas, in the 10Th yea.t Of her age.
VAN PELT.-At her res 4sence in Harrisonburg
on Friday, jan. 9Th, 1878, after brief Illness
Mrs. LuGlada Van Pelt, relict of Col A. y
Van Felt decd, in the Goth year of hsS age,
BUSH.-On Thursday night Bird .ast, near
Waynesboro, Mrs Fannie, wisSCf William M.
Bush and daughter cf Captain Wilson c,
Smith, of Nelson,
EGGLEsToN.-Ip Aarrisonburg, on Wednesday
evenirs, january End, 1878, after a few days
-..ness OF plsuro,pneumoni.. Mrs. Mary Eg-
gleston in the 3Sth year of her age wife al
Rev. w. e. Egglestea, al present preacher IN
charge OF Andrew CAapel,M. +, Church South,
BRowN.-Neef Sherando. IN this county. Dec.
10Th. 1877. Of biliows Intermittent fever Mary
Isabella, 9TH daughter of E. B. and M. II.
Brown, aged years, 10 month land 10 DAYS.
I'll take those little lambs said He.
And fold them in my breast, s
Protection they shall find in me,
In me be ever blessed. . -r-f
Lexington GAZETTE copy.
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CApr,rpEo Su1ppA pAscs

CAPTURE OF SHIPKA PAss.-.St. Pc
tersbawg, January 10.-The Grand Duke
Nicholas has telegraphed the following
to the Emperor from Lootcha, January
9th: II am happy ;aGongratulate your
Majesty upon brilliant victory gained
this day. uGenefal Radetzky has, after
desperate fighting, captured the whole
Turkish army defending the Shipka
Pass, consisting of forty-one battalions,
ten batteries, and one regiment of cav
airy. Prince Mersky has occupied Ke-
Sanlek. General SKobeloff holds Ship.
ka.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

ROLLER SRAFING.-The Messrs. Crowder
Bros. will open their Rink for Roller Skating at
the Grange Hall, on tonight, (TEssQay) and
will keep it open every Tuesday and Saturday
night of each week. This amusementis desery-
eddy popular for the reasons that it furnishes
not only very healthful exercise but affords a
vast amount of genuine amusement for our
young ladies and gentlemen. Admission for a
gentleman 10 cents. Ladies admitted free. Use
OF Skates % cents per hour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

WHO ELECTED Mr.. LADY ARD do.
FRAZIER 1.-THE Gazette says that at q
meeting held in Lexington the other
day the irrepressible Dan. Reilly, who
claims to be Simon Pure Republican,
poured some hot shot into Colonel Lady
for saying that he was elected by the
Conservatives of the county. He claiaed
that the Republican vote had elect
ed him, and that the "Colonel had gone
back on them"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

SUMMERDEAG GRANGE, No. IVA, P. OF H.,
have entered the New Year with encouraging
prospects. After the installation of her officers
last Saturday about three gallons qf end as
many cans OF peaches vanished like spoW-
flakes in the sunshine. Worthy Master g.
Lewis, complained OF being BETTER and the
members dispersed with unusually kind and
fraternal feelings
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

PASTORAL CHARGE REsIoNED.-Fhe Shendp-
doah Valley announces that REV. C. Beard has
resigned his charge at Waynesboro', Va, to
take effect in the Spring. He is an earnest,
jealous worker, a Christian gentleman, and
pleasant neighbor. He has served this people
for eighteen years. The report to Syno1 last
year put this charge at the very head of the
country pastorates Of the ViFgipia Synod, fact
alone showing the efficiency of tfe Pastor end
the real influence he Yields among his people.
We hope that there may be some mistake about
the resignation, though it comes to rs from
several different sources"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

APPOINTMENT OF TEACHER.-The regular
quarterly meeting of the Board Of Visitors Of
the d., D. & Blind Institution was held last
Thursday, at which DIR. E. Loring Turner was
appointed teacher ia that Institution to sue
coed his brother, Mr. G. W. g, Turner, whose
resignation was caused by continued III health
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

INDICATED DIFFERENCES OF TEMg ERATURE
The thermometers at Brldgewater Rocking
ham county, North of this place, and at Go
shen and Lexington, Rockbridge county, South
of this place, indicated the temperature during
the cold snaps of both last Winter and this to
be ten degrees colder at those places than here.
We think these different Indications are due
more to the thermometers than the difference
in temperature Many thermometers. in fact
majority, particularly of low-priced ones, do
not indicate the temperature truly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

The MILLER SCHOoL.-After giving
description of the fine building which
is in course of construction near Bates
vile in Albemarle county for the educa
ton of orphans by large fund be-
queathed fpr that purpose BY the late
samuel Miller of Lynchburg the Char
lottesuiUe Chronicle very pertipently
remarks
nln this connection il may be well to
state that about $685., 900 of the fund
from which the Miller school is to de-
rive its support is invested in Virginia
State bonds and also to inquire wheth-
er, in the proposed forcible saijastment
with the credltoEs Of the State the or
phans Of Albemarle are to be deprived
of the benefits which Samuel Miller de-
signed for them in the establishment of
this school? It is g. question which
probably very many who have gone
crazy on the subject Of the State debt
have never considered"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

A LECTURE To YOUNG MEN. Just
~ Published, ia a &eaaea Envelope Price sir
ceg2S. A Lecture On the Nature, Treatment, and
Radical Cure of Seminal Weakness, or Sperma-
torrheea, induced by 'Self-Abuse, Involuntary
Emissions. Impotency, Nervous Debility, and
ton, Epilepsy, and Fits; Mental and Physical
Incapacity, &c. By ROBERT J. CULVER
WELL, M. d., author of the Green Bsok, j" &c.
The world renowned authcS, ~ shis aGmira-
BILE Lecture. clearly proves from his own expe-
Renee that yhe awful consequences of Self
ABUSE Hay be effectually removed without
medicine, and without dangerous surgical ope-
ratiOns bOugies, instruments, rings, or cordials;
pointing out mode of cure at once certain and
effectual, by which every sufferer, no matter
what his condition may be, may cure himself
cheaply, privately. and radically. G. 3hss lee
ture acu prove boon to tosa4,Gss d-sa thousands
Sent under seal, Ia a plain envelope to any
address. an receipt of six cents or two postage
stamps, Address the Publishers,
THE CULVERWELII MEDICAL CO.,
Al Ann St., New York: Post Office Box 45S6.
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PERsoNAL.--We are pleased to notice that
Miss Cora A. Turner, who has been on visit
to her friends in South Carolina for several
months past, has returned to her home in this
city, much improved in health and looking re-
marirably well. We extend to her a hearty
Welcome
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

THE SOUTHERN PLANTER AND FARMER
We have received the January number of this
valuable periodical which should De found
upon the table of every farmer. 1t is published
monthly at the low price of only 50 per annum.
The Editor and Proprietor is Mr.. L. R. Dickin-
son, Richmond, Va. 1t contains 60 pages of
reading matter of good quality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

A WHITE MAN WHIPPED.-On Tuesday last,
a man named Abraham Hines, charged with
stealing clothing from Mr.. John Dull was SEN
fenced by Mayor Balthis to receive ten Iashes
and leave the city. The lashes were given him
by Constable N C. Gregory in the yard of the
Jail. During the inf1iction he did not need
clothing much. He felt sufficiently warm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

THE OLD Com MANIA has made its appear
ance in the shape of an epidemic in this city
Our neighbor of the TindicGtor published no.
tice of one $40 years DID, and last week it record
ed the possession of another with the extreme
age of 1870 years, dating from the year A. D. 3OS'
it being a Roman com under the reign OF the
Emperor Licinius. This ancient piece of money
belongs to Mr. c. A. RichardsOn-Mr. Il. having
found it in the old Colosseum at Rome in 1873.
1t is now at the Vindtcdtor office on exhibition,
where the curious and insane on this subject
can see it, Our friend Tinsley says that when
he contempIates this ancient relic he does not
feel near so antlquated as formerly. Next week
it may be our pleasure and privilege to call at
tention to a specimen of antiquity that has
been in our family about a thousand years
more or less-and it is one we think exceeding
anything DR.. Schlieman has yet discovered at
Mycenae-itb being no less than a heavy gold coin,
with the date of B. G. 420 making it now about
$500 years old. It is Persian coin, with head
of King Xerxes ca 1t. 1t was owned and car
ried by Herodotus, 'the father Of history as
pocket-piece, and has his private mark on it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

PRESIDENT pro tenn. OF VALLEY r. R.-The
Directors of the Valley Railroad Company have
appointed VIM. Keyser of Baltimore to act as
temporary President of the Company till re-
organization of the Company shall be effected
at a meeting to be called by the temporary
President
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

ALBEMARLE PLoUGHING SOCIETY,"
On Saturday last, meeting of farmers
was held at the office of Mr.. A. w. Tins
ley for the purpose Gf ossanizing q
Hlopgping society for the encourage
ment of good ploughing in this county,
when the following were elected on the
Committee of Management: DIR. J. r.
Page, President; Messrs w. r. Brown,
Rresds ast las heapsn Maqx scr SiSs
will be held in the vicinity Of Char
lottesville, on Wednesday, February
18th, when liberal prizes will be offered
for c. mpelition. -Jefersonidn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

A few days since. Mas 6, M. Tost, senior Edi-
tor of the VALLEY Tirgtnian, was painfully hurt
on the knee and hip by a fall upon the street
He was confined day or two to the house, but
Is again able to walk out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

@@GRAND COUNCIL OF TIE Sons OF JoNADAB.
The semi-annual session Of the Grand COun-
Gil of the Sons of Jonadab will assemble in
this city tomorrow wednesday, at TX O'Clock,
P. M. Our worthy citizen, Prof. A. J. Turner,
is the Grand Worthy Chief of this popular and
growing Temperance Order
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

During the very cold snap of last week, Mr..
VIM. b. McChesney of this city had his right
ear badly frost-bitten whilst riding in the couh-
try. We have no doubt many others suffered
similarly. We have heard of several.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

Mrs. Lidia Wingo was arrested in
Tazewell county last week for illicit dis
tilling and violating the revenue whis-
key laws. she was in bed when arrest
ed, and positively refused to get up, nor
did she until the officer got her clothes
and put them on ber-putting on her
stockings and SO on until she was ready
to travel. Being regularly in the whis-
key business, she says that she has to
have some every day, and if this gov
eminent was worth cent 1t would fur
nish it to her while in jail.-A6ingdon
Trgi,aiae, 10Th. '
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

HORSE KILLED.-On last Tuesday evening
horse in the wagon team of Capt. Lewis Har-
man slipped and fell on the ice on the street at
the crossing of Main and Augusta Streets, and
was SO badly injured that he died.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

& hbe
TO
the
lhhea Possible
oRsAS Co. the atson9n
aps o Sras
A1 Instruments accompanied By wrien guarantee Ter years.
iferenS Styles.
the Church.
an,4a '''" j. n. BRENAMAN General Agent
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FREE
SCHOOL BOOKS
IN QUANTITIES..
AND
SCHOOL SUPPLIES,

at HUNTER & CO.'S,
Jams Booksellers.
NOTICED A ~ person 81 i1 3Se sf
Col. VIM. A. Bell, will please make prompt set
Element. Those having claims will please pre-
sent them to me or leave them at the store of
Mr.. d. A. Kayser.
ALEXANDER ANDERSON,
ianS-3t Administrator
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

&1rFamilies in want of CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR
Will use the EDoM BRAND, which gives SO great
satisfaction to our best houseke epers, always on
hand at
jan S-tf BAKER e. BROS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

Orr A.oasfed COfees are by far the best
sold in Stausa1an, always warranted fresh and
good. For sale by g. A. RICHARDSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

We are indebted to Senator Absalom Koiner
lor a copy of the First Annual Report of the
commissioner of Agriculture of the State Of
Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

MEETING OF SUPERvIsoRS.-At meeting OF
the Board of Supervisors OF Augusta county,
held on last Saturday, warrant for Sl,O00 in
favor OF p. 6, Young. and also one for the same
amount to A. H. Il; Stuart, were allowed, in
payment for the purchase Of tie building on
corner of the Jail lot, which sale was construed
by the County Court in November last.
S. A. East, VIM. T. Rus and VIM. Crawford
we're appointed a committee to designate
plan for the new barn to be erected at the poor
house. and ascertain the estimated cost.
Hartman J. Lushbaugh was appointed a COM
mittee to $50 what a new roof for the Court
house and new sen9e around the C. H. yard will
cost, and report thereoE.
A number of accounts principally tor road
service, amounting to S2639l were allowed.
The laying of the county levy was postponed.