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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25
decll-tds
E. NJ. CUSHING & Son. Auctioneers.l
DUBLEC SALE OF REAL ESTATE
L AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Twill. as Executor of Jonathan Sheets decd,
sell, at public auction, on the premises, on
Wednesday, The l6th Of January, 1884.
that desirable farm, containing IIO1I acres,
belonging to the estate of Jonathan Sheets,
decd. This Farm is situated Is mile East oil
Mt. Sidney, and is in one OF the best neighbour
hoods, within "A mile of churches. schools, De-
pot blacksmith shop, stores, &C., and 10 miles
Of Staunton. There is on this farm q IA
large FRAME MANSION, containingS Esla
rooms and large cellar, also good sta. -asss
BILE, granary, and all other bui dings-all In
good repair.
Any person wishing to look at the land, Mr..
Ira Blackwell, who lives on the farm, will
show them the land.
will. also, on thesame day, sell good work.
horse, head of young cattle, buggy, and all
the Household and Kitchen Furniture too te-
diOus to mention.
TERMS OF SALE ON PERSONAL PROPERTY: =
$40 and under cash; over that amount a credit
of 80 days, with negotiable note, ayable at the
Augusta National Bank of Staunton, Va with
satisfactory endorsement.
On REAL ESTATE :-One-fourth on the LIST
day of March, 1884, when possession will be
given, and the remaining three fourths in
three equal annual payments, dating from tb e
first payment-LSe purchaser to execute bonds
for the full amount of the purchase money on
day of sale, with approved personal security,
bearing interest from LIST day OF March, 1884
and the title retained as ultimate security.
GEO. P. SHEETS. Executor,
desil-tds Swoope's Depot, Va
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A $40 BIBLICAL PRIzE-The publishers OF
Rutled0es Monthly offer twelve valuable re-
wards in their Monthly for January, among
W hich is the following:
We will give 5000 to the person telling us
how many times the word Bethlehem occurs
in the New Testament Scriptures by January
10th, 1884. Should two or more correct answers
be received the reward Will be divided. The
money will be forwarded to the winner Janua-
~ 18th, 1884. Persons trying for the reward
must send 20 cents in silver mo postage stamps
taken) with their answer, for which they will
receive the February Monthly in which the
name and address of the winner of the reward
and the correct answer will be published, and
In which several more valuable rewards will be
offered. Address RUTLEDGE PUBLISHING COM
PANY, Easton. Penna.
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1t Is Christmas To-Day.

This day, which has been awaited with lnucn
Impotence by the young, and anxious expect
ancy by the old, has arrived, and the greeting
in all Christian landsis, "a Merry Christmas.
On this day, In the language of the Christmas
Guest millions will throw aside the toll OF the
year, families will unite who have not met Tor
many, many q day; sons will return from arar
Off to sit once more at the home table; animos-
tiles will be softened, arrangements bridged;
for it is Christmas Day.
The celebration OF this day, incomplete, hu-
man, as it will be-must be at best-is vital,
earnest evidence of an innate longing for some
thing better than the span OF earthly life, an
aspiration toward something that is purer, no.
bier, higher.
To those whose heads are bowed before the
shrine of Him who brought the glad tidings
will come a holy calm. peace to the troubled
soul-a solice to the weary and a comfort to
the sorely tried. that nothing on earth-that
nothing which is of the world can bring.
There are hearts to-day, awaiting patiently,
broken down in sorrow that time cannot heal.
for the summons to rejoin some SO loved that
the light of life is already extinguished. and
the motive for existence is taken away. To
them, to all who are weary and heavy-laden,
let us hope the Spirit of Christmastide will
come in truth and bring that peace which
passeth all understanding.
To others, the day is one of glad rejoicing; to
parents in the enjoyment OF their children's
life and love; to children jim the contamination
OF delights long looked forward to from the
hands Of ford father and doting mother; to
friends, grasplng hands after long separation;
to men and to women who. halting for a mo-
ment by the wayside oflife. exchange friend
ly greeting or revive In social warmth the Yule-
tide scenes OF long, long ago.
Men. hardened by lifes vicissitudes. rough
ened by round OF toll, soured by contact with
selfishness and rapacity, will feel their hearts
beat more softly and their voices sound more
gentle. And, 1t may be, slight flush Of shame
will tingIe their cheeks at an unwonted i'm
pulse. Let them not seek to stifie the prompt
ings OF better nature; a generous deed Will
give fresh life-blood, a kind act will clear away
the sordid cobwebs that stiie the hearts affec
tions.
It is such short spell. after all; so few Christ
Is Days fall 70 the lot of the most longlived
IN the Centuries and centuries of -reckoned
time that 1t is pity, indeed to lose one chance
of doing good that little selfish advantage
may be gained.
IT, in some far off time, we may be permitted
to look back through the vista of our years.
how infnitesmal will seem our gain, how mean
our motives, what shame will be ours when
we see how many we might have SO easily
helped how much suffering we might have
averted, yet did not raise our eyes to see them,
or lift our hands toward it.
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Hudson Presiding
The December term OF the County Court be-
gan on yesterday, and the following business
was transacted
Newton C. Watts, Geo. F. Smith, and Thomas
A. Brownlee qualif1 fed as deputies treasurer.
VIM. H. Lucas was appointed guardian for
Miss Matte L. Lucas.
John NJ. Daniel was appointed guardian OF
Minnie R.. Maggie W., Lima A., Erline W., and
Henry V. Daniel
Alexander Kerr was appointed guardian OF
VIM. Plummer. Blanche Imogen Handy. and
Nathaniel Floyd Kerr.
The will of Sarah A. Slower was admitted to
probate.
James L. Bray qualified as executor of Mary
Bray.
The estate of Mrs. Ann Todd Lipscomb was
committed to the Sheriff of the county for ad-
mi nistration.
The will OF Miss Jennie r. Bush was admit
ted to probate with Wilson c. Smith as execu.
tor
Joseph Fl. Craun qualified as administrator
C. t. a. of samr Plecker.
The will of Joseph Bosserman was admitted
to probate with John H. Bosssrman as admins
tration c. t. a.
Administration was granted VIM. III. Eubank
on the estate OF Geo. 8. Robertson.
In case OF the Commonwealth VS.. Andrew
Kenney (colored) and Marshall Carroll (white)
on indictment for lewd and lasci vious cohabi-
tation the jury found a verdict of q fine OF $500
against each party. Unless this firm is paid
the parties will be confined in jail for not less
than twelve months.
D. Newton Wilson was appointed Surveyor
of Roads for precinct No. 81, Beverly Manor
District in place Of Geo. A. Hanger.
The application of Sam'l Fl. Hunt to retail
ardent spirits at Lynnhurst depot in this coun.
ty, was docketed and continued until next
term.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

SUDDEN DEATH OF Mr.. JOHN n. Ross.-Mr.
John N. Ross, for a number OF years Commits
sioner of Revenue for Stonewall District in
Rockingham county died suddenly. on Thurs
day week, at his home, about five miles East
of McGaheysviIle, and was buried on the fol-
lowing Saturday in the cemetery in McGaheys-
vile. correspondent Of the Register says
HE and his wife had been visiting on that
day, coming home short while before night
Mrs. Ross went out of the room to prepare sup
per, and just before 1t was ready camein ask
him which he preferred coffee or tea. He told
her and she left the room a few minutes to get
every thing in readiness He then appar.
emily as well ever When she came In to
call him to supper he was leaning back in his
chair ga-ping for breath. In a few minutes all
WAS over"
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THE SEASONS PLEASURES.
Compliments OF the Baltimore IL Ohio
I'm fine shape of Low Rates and PERFECT
Facilities.

The Baltimore & Ohio, as usual. is first to the
front with holiday greetings, extending the
once pleasant and enticing. The low rates go
into effect at all stations on Mainline, Divis-
ions and branches east OF the Ohio River, ex-
the twenty second, and those who go to take
Christmas turkey with friends may remain
until after New Year, and enjoy themselves to
the greatest extent. If they do not want to go
on that date. tickets can be had on the 23d,
oath, and 25th, thus to cover Christmas travel,
and tickets good to return until and including
January I'd. Again, on the 18th, tickets go on
sale for New Year travel, and can he bought
that day, the Both, 3lst, and January LIST, good
to return including the second. 1t makes no
difference in which direction one wants to go,
the low rate covers between all stations as pre-
scribed There is no doubt but what the holi-
day travel this year will be unusually extern
sive, the prospect of pleasant weather. the
great number Of trains and low rates, all COM
Dining to create desire to meet old friends
and have good time once year at least.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

"A LITERARY REPUBLIC"-"Fifty millions
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Ballots in the first election are to be cast (by
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25
FARMS FOR SALE IN
v ROCKBRIDGE and AUGUSTA
COUNTIES.

The undersigned. as Agents for the owner, of
fer Two Valuable Farms in Rockbrlde county
and one in Augusta.
LIST. 'Hart's Bottom" on the North River,
about seven (7) miles from Lexington, IA
containing S74 acres of land, nearly EEsH
one-half of which is frst-class River ,GzAa
Bottom. 1T has good Improvements and is one
of the best and most productive estates in the
county of Rock bridge.
Mr. Crist. the tenant, will show the place to
visitors.
End. Irish Creek estate. at the mouth of
Irish Creek, fronting on South River in Rock
bridge. containing about 700 acres, Is in good
cultivation, has on ii an excellent house ano
other outbuildlngs. This estate is rapidly i'm
proving and is valuable.
Mr.. Whitmore, the tenant. will show the
place to visitors.
3rd. The "Hogshead Farm" near Stribling
Springs in Augusta county, containing about
$50 acres.
The farm Is In good state of cultivation and
the improvements are good. Mr.. Rosen, the
tenant, Will show the farm to visitors
AS the owner is anxious to sell, these valua-
BILE estates can be purchased on very reasona-
BILE tie. ms-as to prices and Credits
Apply to the undersi med,
SHEFFEY & BUMGARDNER,
decll-U stanton. Va.
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The GEM ORGAN is the best
CONsUMPT1O CUKED.

An old physician, reIired from practice, 'hav-
ing had placed in his hands by an East India
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma.
and all Throat and Lung Affections. also pos
tive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and
all Nervous Complaints after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands OF
cases, has fe t it his duty to make it known to
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this 10 olive
and desire to relieve human suffering, Will
send free of charge, to all who desire 1t, this
recipe. in German, French, or English, with
full directions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, naming
this paper. w. A. MOVES, l49 Posoer's Block,
Rochester, ". Y. septll-iy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

THE SNow-ITs BRaEFITs.-Qn Sunday last,
snow fell here to the depth of about six inches.
As this will give us a white Christmas, it will
afford some consolation to those who have
faith in the old saying that "a green Christmas
makes fat grave yard" II the weather should
be very cold, the snow will be OF advantage to
the "a rmers az 1t will protect the wheat and
prevent it from being frozen, and II the wealth
or should not be cold, 1t will be Of advantage
likewise as it will furnish sufficient moisture
to promote its grown. so the farmer can greet
1.-THE snow, the beautiful snow"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

Rev. J. G. Hidden, of the Baptist Church OF
Charlottesville has resigned his passionate OF
that church to become pastor of q church in
Lexington, Kentucky.
Mr.. ]. B. Pemberton, of Charleston, WA,
one Of the Editors and Proprietors OF the
Kanawha Gazette. arrived here last week with
his family to spend the Christmas Holidays
with his friends In this city Of his birth. We
are pleased tos see him looking so well. and to
learn that he is succeeding SO well In the pub
LEGATION OF his paper, one OF the best published
In West Virginia.
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DEA EY4s.
u ETA Z -
ndrtes Gre charged FOR at advertising rate,
Notice6 III denthS nab Lished Qrntffit0fksLai

Obituaries are charged 10, as advertising rofe,.
Notices oJ deaths published ordttaitot1sly.
GRRaoRY.-ln Richmond, Va, Dec. I5 OF con-
sumption, In the 4ith year of his age. Shan
non II. Gregory, formerly of Staunton. son Of
Mr.. James w Gregory, of this city.
GRovE-At her residence ON West Main Street,
in this city. on Dec 18th. Miss Mary Ann
Grove, aged 81 years, 2 months, and II days.
MILLER.-On December 9th, near Granville
Mrs susanna Miller, aged so ears. 8 months
and IL days. reiict OF the late Martin Miller 6.
SIBERT.-On Tuesday. 18th inst at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. John a. Noon, of this city, Mrs.
Rebecca g. Sibert, consort OF the late Lorenzo
Sibert. in the 64th year OF her age.
WHITMER.-On Sunday evening at O'Clock,
Dec. 3D. 1883. near Rappahaunock Station,
Fauqnier county, Va, Edwin B. Whitmer,
son of VIM. Whitmer, formerly OF Parnassus,
Augusta CO., aged rs years. 8 months and Is
;daysrsw fsil asleep in Jesus.
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SALE OF VALUABLE
dec4-tds
UARLE HOUSE AMI

GALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE AND
- LOBBY virtue of decree entered at the
November term, 1882 of the circuit court o.
Augusta county, in the chaacery cause of Wal
lace's Admir- VS.. Crcghan ard ais, will pro-
coed TO sell, at public auction, in front of the
Court house, In the city OF Staunton, TO the
highest bidder, that valuable House and hs.,s
Lot, on the North side of Kalorama St, Esl5
adjoining the lots of the d. & D. & B. In 80
stitution. Gen. Echols, and others, belongings
to Daniel Croghan. on
Thursday. The 10Th day Of January. 1884,
at IL O'Clock in the day. upon the following
terms -
Enough cash in hand to pay the costs of suit
and sale, and for the balance, bonds OF equal
amounts, payable in /, 2, and years. with
good security, bearing interest from date, will.
be retained as ultimate security.
HENRY ST. GEO. TUCKER,
decll- ids Commissioned,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

MR.. JOHN JEssER has removed his business
to his new building adjoining the old one on
Frederick street next to Dr. Henkel's residence
where he has large variety of the most deli,
cious fruit cakes, of the best materials and Of
all sizes. He is prepared to supply cakes of all
kinds of the best quality. Besides his assort-
ment of cakes, he has a variety OF different
kinds of French and American candies. fruits
nuts, DC He will please his customers to a
dot. Give him call. decl2-2ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

LITTELL's LIVING AGE.-The numbers OF
The Living Age for the weeks ending December
18th and Nnd, respectively. contain The New
Birth Of Christian Philosophy, by William
Barry, D. D.. Contemporary Rerie,c; The Suns
Corona, by Richard A. Proctor. Nineteenth Cen.
t,l1y; The Rock of Cashel. Month; An Annamese
Decalogue, Saturday Review; Jews at Jobar Sa-
t,rday Revte,o; Jersey, Macmillan's Magazine;
French Convict Marriages, Chamber Journal;
Old Postal Days in San Francisco. Gentleman
Magazine; Boards, Spectator; The Copts. Con-
temporary Review; Saint Teresa, Quarterly Re
vie,O; The Modern Nebuchadnezzar, Lonoman's
Magazine; Venice in the Eastend. Pail Mall
Gazette; The Mole, Chambers Journal; Mr.. Rus
kin, on Punch" Pail Null Gazette, together
with choice short stories, poetry and misoei-
lany.
For ffty-two numbers of slxty-four large
pages each Tor more than 8. 300 pages year,, the
subscription price (SS is low while for sl0.5O the
publishers offer to send any one of the Ameri-
can "a monthlies or weeklies with The Living
Age for a year. both postpaid. Littell Co.,
Boston, are the publishers.
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.-The Wing
has given utterancs to sentiments of late
which have astounded all thoughtful men,
and among them the following:
sit took war to free the colored people
of the South. 1t may take another war to
fully free the Southern white people. If il
need be-let it come. Give us liberty, OF
give us death"
If "war'' should come which side would
the Whig take, white or black man? We
are curious to know, and SO are many 9th
ers,-NorfoM Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

Having just received supply of new Job
type Of the latest and most handsome styles,
and having secured the services of an expert
enced, skillfpl. tasteful and accommodating
Job Printer, we are now prepared to have ex.
ecuted with promptness and dispatch all kinds
of Job work in the neatest style. and at the
lowest rates. We guarantee satisfac ton, both
as to the character of the work and the prices
charged.
Ifyou wish Job Printing done of any kind or
style, large or SMALL call at the SPECTATOR Or
fee, and you can be accom- modated,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

Opinion of Eminent Dr.. r. 9. Steuart.
President Maryland Hospital, Baltimore.
Ga I HAVE used COlden's Liquid
Beef Tonic for more more than year. It
combines the virtues of food and tonic ren,Grka-
6ly, and. am satisfied, has saved life when any
other medicine would fail" Remember the
name, CoLDEN'S-take no other.
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Petition TO the Ladies of staunton.


The following resolutions were adopted at
the meeting OF the Executive Committee OF
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union OF
this city. December -, 1888:
l That the ladies OF Staunton be and are
hereby most earnestly requested to refrain
from Offering Intoxicating beverages to any
one during the coming Christmas festivities.
2. That Mrs. VIM. E. Baker, Mrs. Rumsey
Smthson, Mrs. f. Liggett, and Mrs. j. E.
Booker be appointed a committee to prepare a
short address to accompany these resolutions.
ADDRESS.
In pursuance of the foregoing request, we
submit the following to the ladies OF Staunton
for their consideration:
Believing that great harm Is done by the use
of intoxicating beverages in the home, espe-
cially during Christmas holidays. we ask your
favorable consideration of the ear mes. request
contained in the first Of the above resolutions
While we do not wish to dictate to you to
how you shall manage your household affairs,
we feel constrained to ask you. in view CT the
damage resulting from the use of intoxicants
In the family, to leave out of your Christmas
festivities all Intoxicating drlnks-brandv
whiskey, wine, beer, and that other deoeiver
Of the brain and enemy OF the stomach, egg
nogg. Do not start your neighbours son or your
own to drunkard's shame and ruin in cele-
brating the advent of the Savior OF sinners.
Most respectfully,
MRS. VIM. E. BAKER,
MRS. r SMITHSON,
MRS. E. LIGGETT.
IL MRS las e ROCKER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

SOUTHERN Congressman, no matter for
what reason, have We'd with those from the
North, in efforts to provide for the federal
soldiers who fought in the civil war. But
the fact that the State of Georgia has sup
Piled her manned ex-Confederates with
wooden legs is seized upon by some of the
stalwart press of the North as evidence OF
'sslumbering rebellious spirit, and de-
nounced in the most approved bloody -shirt
style. What sort of cement is it that binds
a Union one half of which thinks it wrong
for the other half to revere the memory OF
its gallant dead and supply its MANNED SOL
diers with wooden legs, while it raises mo-
numents to its own dead and supports its
soldiers in affluence, and taxes that other
half to pay the expense ?-Aler. Gazette.
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CHRIST MAS.

Dainty little stockings
Hanging in row,
Blue and gray and scarlet,
In the firelight's glow.
Curly-pated sleepers
Safely tucked in bed;
Dreams of wondrous toy-shops
Dancing through each head.
Funny little stockings
Hanging In row,
Stuffed with sweet surprises
Down from top to toe.
Skates and balls and trumpets,
Dishes, tops, and drums,
Books and dolls and candies,
Nuts and sugar-p! ums.
Little sleepers walking;
Bless me, what noise!
Wish you merry Christmas,
Happy girls and boysl
The NttTsery,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

While partaking of the Christmas dinner let
us seek to relieve the miseries OF earth's un for
tunate ones. No better form to do this can be
found than to support the world-famed Charity
Hospital at New o leans, La, and invest IS or
81 in the l64th Grand Monthly Distribution OF
The Louisiana State Lottery, on the 18th Of
January. 1854 under hesole care and supervis-
ion of Gen'ls G. T. Beauaegard, of La. and Ju-
bal A. Early, of Va. when over $265.OO0 will be
scattered broadcast In sums of $4,000 down to
S25. The full details of which can be had from
NJ. A. Dauphin New Orleans, La.
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81 would not live always, ask mott TO stay"
We do not wonder, with such a cold as yours.
but there is bright side to every thing. and
sunshine even for those racked with pain, DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup never fails to cure the most
stubborn cough,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

The Mahoneite members of the Legisla-
ture have forever damned themselves by en-
dorsing the infamous and slanderous adj
dress of Boss Malone. Their several con-
stituencies should remember them at the
next election. Charlottesville Chronicle.