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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

Mr.. Wesley Shields, of Fleming, West
Virginia, arrived in Lynchburg, Wed
nesday, on his return home from visit
to Florida, where he had been for the
benefit of his health, and few minutes
after the train stopped at the Union de-
pot, the unfortunate man breathed his
last. His disease was consumption. fs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

D. d. Slith, of Tarboro', N. c., who
visited Richmond, Va, last week with
an excursion party, died in hack in
that city, Friday afternoon, while being
conveyed to hotel from a drinking
saloon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

The new Catholic church at Lynch.
burg, Va, which will cost $50, 900. will
be dedicated on the 22I of Septemb Ell
next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

Judge Robert w. Hughes is writing a
sketch OF Major John w. Daniel, OF
Lynchbqrg, Va, for the Philadelphia
Weekly Times. -. =. -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

FANATICAL SACRIFICES OF HUMAN
LIFE.-The public mind has recently
been Mortified at the sacrifice of his lit
tie daughter by Mr.. Freeman, of Pocss'
set, Mass, and the The State recalls the
fact that this is not the only sacrifice Of
that character by the fanatical Adven'
lists. After speaking of Freeman's sac.
rifics of his six-year old child, it says =
"Rut this is not the first time in New
England, in these latter days, that fa.
naticism has found it's highest express
sion on the bloody sacrificial altar. In
1S49, just after the excitement caused in
the whole country by the predictions OF
the end of the world and the "second
coming" by Elder Miller, sect of these
Adventists held meetings in q retired
part of the city of Hartford, and here
one of their preachers announced that
he had, through divine revelation, re-
ceived a command sacrifice his wife,
who would be restored to life on the
third day. His congregation were fully
convinced of his authority in the matter,
and the wife yielded herself joyfully to
the sacrificial knife, or rather axe, for
with that rude implement he severed
the poor woman g head from her body in
presence of the assembled congregation
and amid their prayers. He was arrest
cd by the police, who broke in upon the
strange cOnventicle, while praying over
the dead body, and when borne away
invoked the wrath of heaven upon these
minions of the cruel law. The result of
this extreme act of fanaticism was that
the main actor was sent to an asylum,
while his dupes, startled by the horrible
scene they had witnessed, were gradual
ly restored to their senses, and no other
exhibition of the kind has been made,
although the Adventists still keep up
their organization, until this sacrifice,
under eimilar circumstances, of his
daughter by Freeman"
EXPERIENCE TEACHES CAUTION
Two Englishmsn recently started from
Denver for walk to the mountains be-
fore breakfast, an apparently easy task,
as the mountains did not appear more
than mile or two away. After walk
ing for an hour, without seeming to
have made any progress towards the de-
sired goal, ono became discouraged, and
concluded to return for his breakfast.
Afterwards he took carriage and went
in search of his friend, whom he found
on the bank of small ditch, engaged
in removing his boots.
His friend inquired what he intended
to do. He replied, to wade the. ditch.
His friend said there was no necessity
for that, as it was less than three feet
across, and he could easily jump it.
"You can't tell anything about it in
this blarsted country" responded the
other. ut may be 800 feet across" His
morning walk proved to extend about
fifteen miles before he reached the foot
hills.-Denver NeaUs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
VALUABLE FARM

on Christians Creek. about Ave miles east of
Staunton, containing 325 Acres, at present
occupied by James H. Trotter. and which was
purchased by him at commissioners sale in
this suit. and is now sold at his risk for nom
payment of purchase money. This land is
Comfortably improved and lies in a good neigh
bOrhood. convenient to churches and schools.
This land will be shown to purchasers by Mr..
TrOtter, who resides on the land, or Mr.. Thorn
ton Berry, who resides near it.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash to pay costs of the
ance upon credits OF six. eighteen and Thirty
months from the day of sale, bearing interest,
COR Which bonds with good personal security
ultimate security. The property will be START
ed at the price of So. 900, the bid Of Messrs. Bor
A. M. II. M. BELL,
apS-tds Commissioner.
POSTPONEME
The above sale is postponed until Saturday,
June nth. 1879.
H. NJ. BELL,
may6-tds Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
N EXCELLENT LITTLE FARM FOR
~ SALE AT AIICTIQN.-Ry xirtua of a

A N EXCELLENT LITTLE FARM FOR
a. AT S Srt Ss
Grove, now of Kansas, will offer for sale, at
public auction, on the premises, on
Saturday, the 24th of May, merit,
at IL o'clock. A. NJ, the excellent farm on
which A. ]. Grove recently resided. This Farm
is Of excellent quality, and contains 20 acres.
mile South Of "Stuart's MILL" adjoining the
lands of Alexander. Philip Killian and Alex.
Of Waynesboro'. The imnroyements consist of
q convenient and substantial BRICK a
HOUSE. with four rooms and a passage Ess5
tional room in the rear; an excellent Barn and
other out-buildings, and never-failing well
81 pure water e1 near inc noTs S
good condition, and has on 1t a young Orchard
Of selected fruit trees.
THE TERMS OF SALE are. costs Of sale cash,
and one-fourth of the purchase money in hand,
or within 60 days, secured by endorsed negOtia-
BILE note, and the residue In three equal annu-
al payments, with interest from day of sale.
~ Should q sale be not made on the day
named, it Will be offered again on Monday, 9Th
- >'' ALEX. II. Il. STUART,
apr22-tds Attorney-in-fact.
TRIsTEE's sALE.5.By virtue 81 deed Of
wife to me, and bearing date on the 18th day of
January, 1876, 1 will proceed, in front of the
Wsdsesda ~ 2sas 's do az e Of Nag, ISL
to sell at public auction, that most desirable
property on Augusta street, in the city of -
Stanton, and known as the "VALLEY UEsa
HOTEL" PROPERTY. 2s&H
TERMs-So much in hand as will pay the
costs of sale, and the remainder on a credit of
one, two, and three years from date of sale,
with interest from date of sale,-the purchaser
giving bond with approved personal security,
and the title retained as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
apr29-tds Trustee.
VALUABLE FARM AND CITY PROP.
v ERTY FOR SALE.-I offer for sale pri-
vately my farm, situated on Christians Creek,
miles south of Staunton, containing 327
acres. There are about 100 acres in TIMBER
The land is No. / for cultivation or grazing pur-
be given.
also offer my house and lot in Staunton,
with five building lots attached, which i Will
sell as a whole or separately, on accemmodat-
ing terms. AT. GILKESON,
.decIz-tf Stanton va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

In the United States Circuit Court at
Richmond, a writ of habeas corpus il,
tile INCARCERATION case Of the negro Ed
ward Kinney and the white woman.
Mary Hall, now confinesi in the penti.
Tertiary for violation o. thu statute pro-
hibiting the intermarriage of races, was
refused by Judge Hughes on the ground
that the United States courts have no
Jurisdiction over questions of marriage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

A STONE WALL FOUND BENEATH
THE GRoUND.-Near Morgan's Cross
Roads in Halifax county, stone wall
has been unearthed which is attracting
great interest, as it is not known when,
or by whom, or for what purpose, it was
built. A correspondent of the Dispatch
thus describes it, 50
"The wall is composed Of white flint
rock, cemented with whitish substance
very soft and putty like, but when ex.
posed to the air becomes hard. The
wall is sixty two feet six inches long and
seventeen feet high, the top reaching to
within two feet of the surface of the
earth. At its base, from one end to the
other, there is uniform thickness of
about three feet, gradually tapering up
ward, when at the top the thickness is
about eighteen inches. The ends are
vertical, and so far there is no evidence
that there was further connection, eli
ther. by by direct line or angle. This
wall doubtless was perfectly straight, but
now in the centre there is a slight bend.
caused possibly by an unequal pressure
of earth-it being just below the brow of
a high hill. There appears to be not
even a shadow Of doubt that this is the
labor of man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
sALE.-By virtue

COMMISSIONERS ALE.-By virtue of
" a decree by the circuit court of Augusta
l ADMIT VS.. virginia T. Moon, Will proceed, in
front of the Courthouse, in the city Of Staun-
ton, on
Saturday. the 10Th day of Afay, 1879.
to sell at public auction, that most desirable
PAsTURE Lot, situated near the Valley
Turnpike, adjoining the cOlored cemetery. con-
tanning two acres and six poles. upon the
pay the costs Of sale, and Of . rule In said case
of Tayl Admir- VS.. Moon, and the remain
der upon credit of twelve, eighteen. and TWEEN
ty-four months from the day day OF sale, Win
interest from the day of sale, the purchaser
and the title retained as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR..
aprl5.tds Commissioner.
POsTPONEMENT.
The above sale is postponed until Saturday,
the 2i'" day q gA III; sS BzsG:MeARpNER, JH..
may13-tds Commissioner.
OOMMIsSIONER'SS SALE OF A DESI.
II RABLE HOUSE AND LOT IN THE
CITY OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to decree
rendered on the 18th day of April, 1879. in the
chancery cause of Graham Brothers & Co., We.
A. j. Accord, will offer in front of the Court
house in the city of Staunton, Va, on
Saturday, June Nth, 1879, ..r
a very desirable two-story Frame Dwell I
ing House. This property Is situated on HaassS
Lewis street. in the Northwestern part
OF the city. adjeiningNthe property OF Jno. =.
EyanseaH a!s: The Hopse il eonParatively
new, with brick foundation, ds. and is an ex-
cellent house.
cash fifteen per cent in four months. and the
residue at one and two years. taking from the
purchaser bonds with approved personal secu-
tai tain D the Title as astlmste sssursty;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

James w. Ficklin, of Fauquier coun-
ty, Va, lost by dogs last Friday night 81
sheep. r-.l5.v,o- 4rf,-f' 0enr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEM-.
BL1Es.-The General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church (South) met in
Louisville, KY, Thursday. One hun.
dred and twenty-five commissioners
were present. Rev. DR.. T. E. Peck, Of
Va, the retiring moderator, delivered
the opening sermon. Rev. DR.. Joseph
Wilson, of Wilmington, N. e., was the
then elected moderator. He had been
stated clerk of the Assembly thirty
years. Rev. DIR. r. T. Burling was re-
elected temporary clerk.
On the same day, the Presbyterian
General Assembly (North) met at Sara
toga, N. Y, Rev.F. L. Patton, of Chica'
go, the retiring moderator, preached the
opening sermon. Rev. DIR. Henry H
Jessup, of the Tyrian Mission, was elect
ed moderator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
MEMORIAL DAY,

The decoration Of the Soldiers' graves will
take place Monday. Juno eth, 1879. The follow
Ing programme has been adopted
Address by Capt. James Bumxardner, Jr.
.JnO N. Opie, Chief Marshal; Capt. G.. B.
Conner, Capt. E. A. Fulcher, Capt. e. s. Arnall,
8. II. McCue. and e. 8. Roller, Assistants. !
All the Military Companies of the city. Fire
Department, all Benevolent Associations, all
schools of the city and county are invited to
turn out in full on that day.
The line will form on Main Street, at 10
O'Clock, a. M, and will move promptly at II
o'clock, a. M, in the following order:-
l. StOnewall Brigade Band.
2. Military Companies and Capt. Hoover's
school.
8. Ex-Confederate soldiers.
4. Carriages containing President of the AssO-
citation. Chaplain, Mayor OF City, and Speaker
to deliver address.
5. Fire Departm emit Of City, and Band and
Fire Company of the d. D. d B. Institution.
6. All schools and citizens on foot, citizens in
carriages, citizens on horseback.
After arriving at Cemetery the ceremonies
will be opened by prayer from the chaplain.
Address by Captain Bumgardner.
Report and address from President Of Asso-
citation.
1t is earnestly hoped that the country people
and all others will actively cooperate and con-
tribute flowers and eveTgreens for the occasion.
1t is suggested that the stores will close up
from II to o'clock, SO all can unite in the dec
grafton. Ed
may20-3t ]. 81. WATERS, Sec'ty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
Discussion at Wytheville.

The Wytheville Enterprise was not
as favorably impressed by the speech OF
Capt. John Paul at Wytheville on Mon
day of last week as was the Wytheville
Dispatch. After speaking of Gen.
Walkers speech as very able one, the
Enterprise says
"Mr. Paul then took the stand and
delivered an harangue of an hour and a
quarter in length, filled with abuse OF
the bondholders, and appealing to the
worst passions of the people, but with
no sound argument against the merits
of the bill. He succeeded, however, in
gaining the applause of his side"
Judge FuLkerson followed Paul on the
same side in speech of half hour, at
lacking Gen. Walkers record.
The Enterprise is enthusiastic in its
praise of the speech of Maj. John w.
Daniel, of Lynchburg, who spoke next.
It says
"He demolished every position taken
by his opponents, and brought down
the house with tremendous applause
when he showed up the inconsistencies
and shallow pretences of the would be
peoples men. No one. can de-
scribe the enthusiasm which Servaded
the whole audience during Maj. D.. Is
great speech. Gray-headed men and
sturdy yeomen clapped their hands
with Joy and shouts of applause deaf
ened the ear as he made his grand peri
DDS. He sat down the captor of the
hearts of his hearers and the Ajax OF
this great battle of words"
The discussion was closed by Rev. ].
E. Massey, of whose speech the Enter
prise says
"Mr. Massey followed in speech
which was very fine one for his side
of the question, and whilst his argu-
ments were all based upon false prem
Uses he maintained his reputation for a
good dsbater and reused the feelings OF
his sympathizers."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
GALE OF VERY VALUARIEpr

GALE OF A VERY VALUABLE Rrau
~ ESTATE IN THE CITY OF STAUNTON.
1nPursuance OF trust deed executed by M
A. Miller to Orlando Smith and Thomas g. FL
in the Clerks office of the Hustines Cont ~
Staunton, Deed Book, 6, pages 166-'67, the un-
dersigned, as surviving trustee in said deed
will sell at public auction, upon the premises
that on vesy zee @ fy The
corner of Augusta and Frederick streets in the
city of StauntOn. known as the MILLER -.
HOUSE. The lot fronts about 70 feet on E5A
feet on the North-side of Frederick street. For
more particular description of the property
reference is made to the aforementioned trust
deed. The improvements are large, substan-
tial brick dwelling, two stories high, with base
ments, nd all necessary Out-buildings.
The property is in good condition, and has
been used for number of years as q Boarding
House. for which it is admirably adapted.
1t is not often that more desirable property is
offered at public sale in Staunton.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand to pay ex-
penses of sale; the residue of the purchase
money will be divided into three equal install
ments, payable at one, two, and three years
from day of sale, with interest from that day,
bonds with approved personal security, and
the title will be withheld as ultimate security.
THOS. G. ELDER,
feblS-tds Surviving Trustee.
POSTPONEMENT.
By consent of all parties concerned the above
sale Is postponed until Saturday, May l7th. 1879,
on the premises. 4'l.,i :
apr29-tds T. G. ELDER, Trustee.
FURTHER POSTPONEMENT.
By consent of all parties concerned. the above
sale Is postponed until
Saturday. June It'll, 1879,
on the premises, at 81 O'Clock.
may20-tds 7. G. ELDER, Surv. Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

r AND FOR SALE.-I offer at private sale
IL a tract of land containing l43A acres,
lying near Bethel Church, and adjoining the
lands of David A. Greaver. John Hays and
Others 1t has upon it good fruit and is well
watered. Terms accom- m odating.
Persons wishing to examine the land with a
view to purchase, are requested to call on the
subscriber near st. Johns Church.
may6-3t* JOHN ENGLEMAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
LAND SALES.

DUBLIC SALE OF ALARM ON CHRIS
4 HANS CREEK.-Under the decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, entered on the
LIST day of April, 1879, in the suit of Fisher and
wife vs.. Trotter, the undersigned Commission
err will proceed, in front of the Court House Of
Augusta county. ON SATURDAY, MAY 8,
1879 to sell at public auction to the highest bid
der that
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
UNITED Estates INTERNAL REvE.

UNITED Estates INTERNAL REvE-
NUE.-The entire amount of eternal re-
venue taxes collected by the Govern
ment for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1877, was $11s, $3.50, 4O7.s3. and for the
year ending June 80, 1873, $110, 591 1924
"A.
The Statistics for 1879 show that Va
paid nearly three times as much as Mas
sachusetts, Maryland and Wisconsin
more than three times as much as Cali
fornia; and 1913, 722 more than Maine
New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut
Massachusetts and Rhode Island togeth
er. She paid half a million more thar
Pennsylvania or Indiana, and nearly
million and quarter more than eithel
Missouri or New Jersey, one-third al
much as New York or Ohio. Virginls
contributed more than the total paid by
the following nineteen States: Iowa
Connecticut, Delaware. West Virginia
Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, Rhode Is
land, New Hampshire: Florida, Kansas
Alabama, South Carolina, Arkansas
Mississippi, Colorado, Maine, Nevada
and Vermont.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
WOOL WANTED

AASO SIONAGE.
I will buy Wool in any quantities at the
storage the bulk OF a thousand barrels.
VIM. ROCK,
may2O-3t for w. ]. johnson.
dor SALE OR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. q
~ larger house than have use for, I wish to
sell or exchange for smaller property. My
present residence is an excellent location for q
boarding house.
may2O-1t B. p REESE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

The meeting in the First Baptist
Church in Petersburg. Va, has closed.
There were forty-nine profession, of
conversion. and forty additions to the
Church: -,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

The wife and tive-year old daughter
of Martin Sulzberger, of Suffer county,
Cal, were found hanging dead on his
rancho Wednesday, He was arrested
on suspicion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

A fire in Lexington, KY, last We'd
nesday night, destroyed $500, 900 worth
of property, including the Phoenix Ho-
tel, the residence of Gen. Leslie Coombs
and other buildings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

SURGICAL OPERATI0N.-On Saturday
week, a tumor as large as hen egg WAS
removed from the neck of Mr. w. G.. d.
Randolph, IT., of Charlottesville, by DR..
VIM. O. Owen, of Lynchburg. The
tumor is supposed to have been caused
by blow received when a child.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

Three colored men have been con-
victed in the County Court of Loudoun
county for an assault on colorod
| preacher, and sentenced to one month
in Jail and fine Of $33 each.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

Fifty Swedes last week reached the
Swedish settlement in Randolph COM
tv w. Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

SUIcIDE1N CHARLESTON, w. Va
AT Charles ION. w. Va, on last Thurs
day morn ing. Mrs Mary Alice Hum
phreys, wife of Mr.. VIM. A. Hum
phreys, whilst laboring under Temporal
ry mental alteration, committed suicide
by Jumping from Elk River bridge into
Elk River a fall of % or 30 feet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
The Washington correspondent of the

-asf--,s----- - w. RICE BBRNLEY.
3. May 18th, 1879.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
STAV
NHOS. Rare

VIM. G. Bare and ais.
All parties interested in the foregoing CANA
will take notice, that will proceed to execute
the order of reference, and take the accounts
required by said order, entered in the foreeoing
cause on the 18th day of March, 1879. at INV OF.
nee in stanton, on the 10Th day Of Man inst
At which time and place parties are required
to attend without further notice
JOHN NJ. KINNEY,
may6-4t Commr In Chancery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-Con-
v tanning 2l7 acres of well watered and
improved land on South River one mile from
Waynesboro'; for further Information, apply
to JACOB COINER,
WaynesbOrO',
mar25-3m Augusta Co., Va.
DOR SALE.-A snug BUSINESS STAND
II on the best portion of Main Street. One
of the best investments in the city. For terms,
&C., apply to HUDSON & PATRICK
Attorneys,
nov5 ". &V. Staunton. Va.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-10

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