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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22
BreVities.

The political cauldron is beginning to bubble.
A "Y. MIC. Association" with already seven
ty members has been organized in Winches-
ter.
We are under obligation 10 Capt. John N.
Opie for number Of valuable documents OF
the last Legislature.
The year 1884 is the two hundredth anniver-
sary of the organization of the Presbyterian
Church in this county.
Lexington Presbytery Will hold it's next Ses-
sion in the Presbyterian church at Lexington.
beginning on the 29th inst.
The corporation tax in Green Vile is 20 cents
on the 500, of real and personal property.
which is the fifth of one per cent.
The county Courtof Rockbridge has refused
the petition to establish new magisterial Dis
trict to be called Goshen District.
Sunday was beautiful day OF sunshine and
shadow, but it clouded over during the night,
and a drizzling rain was falling all day yester-
day.
Many of the pupils of the Augusta Female
Seminary took a jaunt to Buffalo Gap last Sat-
urday to gather wild flowers and secure the
fragrant and beautiful bloom of the trailing
arbutus.
On last Saturday, the property formerly be-
longing the Augusta National Bank on Au-
gusta street, was sold at public aution to A. B.
Lightner for Rev. John o. Miller, of York, Pa,
for $1,000.
There is one thing to be noticed since the re
cent meeting of the Asylum Board, i. e., that
neither the incoming nor outgoing Superin-
tendent rides in the Asylum carriage. Cause
why: The one won't and the OF err can't
A Coalitionist. commenting on the REIN
statement of Drs. Hamilton and Fisher at the
Western Lunatic Asylum, said. "It was shame
to rob the grave to fill the Asylum" To which
his Democratic friend replied, quick and
sharp: sit is better to do that than to rob the
Asylum to fill the grave"
LADIES !-Have you seen the new EGYPTIAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

ROcKBRIDGE ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION
At a recent meeting of the Executive Com
mittee of the above Association the following
committee was appointed to write up the his
tory OF the Rockbridge Artillery, viz:
Local members: D. E. Moore W. f. Johnston,
T. M. Wade. Corresponding members: 8. G.
Smith. John Williams.
1t was also determined by the Executive
Committee that the first annual reunion OF
the Association, be held In Lexington, on the
2lst day of July next, the anniversary OF the
Battle OF Manassas, and G. M. Dold, w. z. STU
mittee to make arrangements for the occa-
sion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

MEETING OF EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE.-There
Will be meeting at the Western Lunatic Asy-
lum TO- morrow of the Executive Committee
OF the Board Of Directors of that Institution in
obedience to call of the President of that
Board-Col. W. l.. Bumgardner. The following
constitute the Executive Committee:-R. w.
Burke. OF Staunton; R. s. Harnsberger, OF
Rockingham; Asher Hartman, of Rockbridge:
and Thomas W. Waller, OF Spottsylvania and
the chairman of the Board, er-o6tcio,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

DEcAPITATED.-We learn from a friend liv-
ing in Harrisonburg that Hon. John Paul,
Judge of United States Court, has notified VIM.
b. Lurty, Esq, the very efficient CLERK of the
Court, that his resignation would be accepta-
BILE. to take effect June LIST. Mr.. Lurty is a lfe-
long Republican, and as Mr.. Paul was former
ly a Democrat, Republicans will likely infer
that this removal is another of the famous Ma
hone deoapitation performances.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

Mail. W. Newton advertises his new stock
of Millinery. Fancy Notions, Dry Goods, &C.,
embracinga great variety of valuable and and
some articles. He is an enterprising merchant
and knows the value of advertising, which so
increases the sales that the profits may be re-
duced for the benefit of the purchaser, not only
without diminishing the gains of tho merchant,
but of adding greatly to the aggregate amount !.
He has but just recently returned from a
trip North where he laid In a large supply of
goods in his line, and which he will be pleased
to show to his many customers at his elegant
establishment on Augusta street. Read his
advertisement on this page, and give him a
call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

CIRCUIT COURT JURoRs.-The following petit t
jurors have been selected and drawn to serve
at the ensuing May term of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county:
John 81. Dollhouse, Joseph 9. Caldwell John
j. Harner, John M. Paul, William II. Fulton,
William F. Smith. William II. Cochran, John
A. Wright. Charles 8. Patterson, William Pat
terson, Samuel l.. Wampler. John Firebaugh,
Jacob Bowman, Benjamin F. Whitmore, Will
liam M. Bell, John Roudabush, William 8.
Ramsey, Fielden Whitmore, Peachy H Props.
John M. q. Randolph, Christian P. Arey. At
tendance required at Courthouse May 9Th, 1884,
at 10 o'clock A. M.
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A Cash Purchaser can get q
BARGAIN.

If it were rot SO far from his land at McGa-
heysyille the undersigned would not sell 1t.
This land will be shown to parties desiring
to purchase by g. w. Mauzy, who resides on
Cub-Run three miles South of MaGaheysville,
and one mile from Monte Video, his POstoffice
address.
PERSON. wishing to buy can call personally
upon tbs undersigned. or address him as fol-
lows RICHARD MAUZY,
APPS Staunton, We,
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Handsomest NOVELTIES in Ladies' Neck
wear, at WELLER,S. APPS

am nOn.believer in Patent Medicines,
but having experienced marked relief from
Nasal Catarrh and hoarseness by the use OF
Ely's Cream Balm, I can recommend 1t to
those suffering from this loathsome complaint
and TO those off1tcted with hoarseness or stop
page of the throat SO annoying 10 singers and
clergymen.-LoUIs E. PHILLIPS, 142S N. Y.
Ave-. N. W., Washington. D. G. price so
cents0
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Caii Of Democatic county Committee.

There will be a meeting of the Democratic
County Committee of Augusta county, at the
office Of Sheffey & Bumgardner, in Staunton,
on Friday, April 25th, 1854, at IL O'Clock,
4. NJ, to determine upon plan for choosing
Delegates to represent the County and City OF
Stanton in the State Convention, which will
meet at Richmond on the 18th of May.
A full meeting of the Committee is earnestly
Chairman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

MAGISTRATES OF THE CIrY.-At the meeting
ofthe City Council last Tuesday night, s. s.
Smeltzer was elected a magistrate for the End
Ward in place of B. F. Terry resigned. The re-
signation OF Magistrate Geo. D. Pearman Of the
LIST Ward, who has removed to Richmond, was
received and accepted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22
LAND FOR SALE.
A CHANCE FOR A BARGAIN.

The undersigned will sell bargain in 522
A ores of Land on the shenandoah
River. three miles below McGaheysville. Rock
ingham county. An equal number OF acres
adjoining, ownsd by his brother, q. W. Mauzy,
NAV be bought with it, if the purchaser should
prefer to buy 105 instead of 5219 acres This tract
Of los acres,-the halfor whols of which may pc
purchased,-is bounded on the EAST py tne
Shena doah>River and on the West by pub.
lie road which runs on the North through the
timbered portion of the tract.
This land is in a good neighborhood-Wltnl
a mile of Yancey Station on the Shen. valley
r. r.. and still nearer to the line marked out
for the Washington, Cincinnati and st. Louis
R. R.. and if the connection between INC Snen.
burg should be made, that road will run quite
near also.
About one-third of this land Is in timber of
the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22
VALUABLE PRopERrY FOR sAIr.-we direc

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-We direct
the attention of our readers to the advertise
ment of Col Jno. L. Peyton, in which he offers
for sale privately, his conveniently situated
property near the city, known as "steep HILL"
as also his city property which embraces the
mozart Hall" and other property in its vicini-
ty. All this property is valuable and its being
put upon the market affords fine opportunity
for those desiring pleasant home near the
city or within its limits to crafty their wishes
We have received copy of Picturesque Bal
timore d Ohio, one of the handsomest produc
lions Of artists and printers skill that we
have ever had the pleasure of receiving. 1t is
really charming production, and reflects the
greatest credit upon the skill, taste, and inge-
nuity OF Its producers. and is marked exam
pie Of the enterprise of the Baltimore & Ohio
authorities. 1t will be sent on application to
c. K. Lord, General Transportation Agent
Baltimore Ohio, Baltimore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

Members of the Fifth Virginia Regimental
Association please remember that we meet
Monday next, Court day, at IL A. M. insthe
Mayors Office. Please be prompt.
J. w. NEWTON. President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

There is no use to send work to the Job Off
ces In the larger cities when 1t can be done as
well and as cheap at the SPECTATOR Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

MRS. l.. WALTERS OPENING OF MILL
merry GOODS, PATTERN HATS and BON
NETS, will be next THURSDAY. FRIDAY,
and SATURDAY, April 24th. 25th, and 2Sth.-
The ladies are respectfully invited. A great
display is promised 1tE
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Everything now proclaims that "Gentle
Spring" has come.
No mud now, but plenty of rough roads.
Work is plenty and everybody busy.
The wheat crop looks very prom Using.
a corn. crop.
Pneumonia has made its appearance in Mt.
Sidney.
Joseph Calhoun. ESQ.,, has sold to Mr.. John
and quarter acres for eight hundred and fifty
dollars.
Our schools have all closed and teachers are
looking out for other employment.
The new firm of Pace and Baker at Burke
town have opened out their stock of new goods.
They have very large well as nice stock,
and propose to sell at bottom prices.
Quite number of horses in the neighborhood
are sick of a disease called lung-fever. This is
on account of farming operations, very bad for
our farmers, most of whom have BEEN belated
with their spring work by the continued wet
weather.
We are sorry to learn that Miss Bette Brown
who has been ill for some time. is no better.
There is no hope whatever of her recovery.
The frame work of the new Presbyterian
church at Burketown is completed. We have
been informed by Mr.. VIM. R. Landes, the con.
tractor. that he expects to complete the edifce
by the 10th of May. ANXIOUS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

A gentleman from Orwell, Pa. called my
attention to Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy
for Catarrh, Hay Fever, etc. He was SO ear
nest in asserting 1t to be positive cure (him-
self having been cured by it, that purchased
stock. The Balm has already effected cures.
-P. F. HYATT, M. d. Bordentown, N. j.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

CONGREGATIONAL MEET1Ne.-At congrega-
tional meeting ofthe Lutheran church of this
city on last Sunday morning, a unanimous call
was extended to Rev. s. A. Repass, D D., Pro-
lessor In the Theological Seminary at Salem,
Toonoka county Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

The SPECTATOR job Office is prepared to print
Horse bills in the best style, having for that
special purpose the best cuts that are made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22
Beautiful Swiss and Nainsook Embroideries
at WELLER'S. APPS


Prof. w. W. Moore. of the Union TAeologi.
cal Seminary" preached able and charming dis
courses, morning and evening, last Sunday in
the First Presbyterian church of this city.
His subject il the morning was Religion
what was and what was not religion" In the
evening, the Spirit of the Holy Ghost--its nys-
terry and its essentially for the salvation of
souls.
His language is good and fluent; his voice
pleasant; his enunciation distinct; his manner
graceful; his argument logical; and his illustra-
lions appropriate-he is, in a word a good
preacher, such as we would like to have called
to that church.
Prof. Allan Curr preached good practical
sermon last Sunday morning in the Baptist
church on the textile that winnth souls is
wise.n There were no services In that church
at night.
Prof. Curr at night delivered al interesting
address in the M. E. Church South 10 a union
meeting of the Sunday schools, his subject be-
ing; 1.-THE model Sunday school and the model
Sunday school teacher"
Rev. A. n. Hamilton preached the ante.
communion sermons in the Second Presbyte-
rian church of this city on Friday evening and
Saturday morning last. Communion services
were held by the Pastor Rev. J. E. Booker, On
Sunday morning, on which occasion there
were eight additions to the memb ership of
that Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22
very Best Quality for PINE
LUMBER

the nine trees being large, straight. tall, and
numerous. Besides this lumber timber, there
js quite a variety and sufficient quantity OF
other timber for rails, fuel, and other purposes,
Consisting of different kinds of oak, hickory,
walnut &C.
The fine lumber timber on this land could be
made 10 pay q considerable portion OF the pur-
chase money for the whole tract. The timoered
portion of this land could be sold any day. or
the lumber timber on 1t, if the owner so de-
sired. for several lumber men have expressed
a wish and offered to buy It,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

Saxony Cord, French Nainsooks, Organdies,
Linen de indie, Dotted Mulls, Persian Lawns,
Egyptian Nets. Very Low. at WELLER'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

bad Taste, unpleasant breath and impair
ed hearing, when resulting from Catarrh. are
overcome by the use of Ely's Cream Balm. It
is not liquid or snuff, and is easily applied.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

GIeun's Sulphur Soap removes all local
eruptions, soothes all abrasions of the cuticle.
Pixies To0fhache Drops cure in one
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

MINERAL LAND FOR SALE PRI-
X1 VATELY.-The undersigned offers to sell
privately on reasonable terms a tract of miner
al land in Augusta county near Turks Gap.
containing 455 acres. 1t contains iron and
manganese ores, adjoins the land ON which
manganese is now probably mined by
com any, and Is near their branch railroad,
and about two miles from Crimora station on
the Shen. Valley r. r. He will also sell anoth-
er tract containing 6o acres, within halfa mile
of the Shen. Valley r. R., at $40 per acre. About
acres cleared, the balance IN timber. The i'm.
provements consist of good house and smoke
hOuse, q good garden and well of good water,
Address JACOB HILDEBRAND,
Wayne
janl5-tf Augusta Co.. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

|. The Democratic City Committee met last
night, and organized by the election of Maj.
T. G. Elder as Chairman and Jos. B. Woodward
Secretary. A Plan for holding a Primary
Election was adopted. which will be published
in our next issue. The Committee will meet
again next Friday at s O'Clock, P. NJ, for the
purpose of perfecting arrangements for the
holding of the Primary Election.
The time fixed for holding the election was
Friday, May 10th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

&c Wonderful Preventive of Chicken Cholera.
WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS TRY THEM
TRY THEM!! The only authorized agents for
these Powders are c. BERKELEY & Co.
orll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22
gTARM AND PERSONAL PROPERTl

25sARM AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
II FOR SALE.-The undersigned will sell
at public sale, on the premises, on
Thursday, May 10Th, 1884,
unless sold privately before that date, the
farm known as the "W. K. Wallace farm"
near Craigsville, in Augusta Co., containing
253 acres, with good house and out -
houses, new Swisher barn, about one ess5
hundred acres in timber, rest of land ZEE.
in grass; close to mill, school-house. and
several churches, miles of the Railroad
Depot and Post office. First-class marble On
said land both black and coral.
At the same time he will sell his personal
property consisting, in part, of the following
Three head of Horses, two Mules, six Mich
Cows two Wagons. one Mower, one Drill, one
Rake, Pioughs, Harrows, other Farming Inn
and all his Household and Kitchen
Furniture.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
X. A. WALLACE,
mar25-St* Craigsville, Augusta Co., Va.
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Neat, tasteful, and artistic job work Of all
kinds is promptly executed at the SPECTATOR
Office at the lowest prices.
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Bear In mind thatThornburg's is the place to
get nice buggies and horses. hacks, DC. ie22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

Farmers don't forget am selling fine Ground
Plaster delivered in town.
apr15-2t J. E. GRAHAM,
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COMMISSIONERS ALE.-By authority
" of a decree of the Hastings Court of the
City OF ton, rendered on the 18th day of
January, 1884, in the cause of Hamilton VS..
Booth. &C., the undersigned Commissioner
will, on
Saturday, AprfI 18th, 1884.
sell, at public auction, in front of the Court
house In Sta unton, the vacant lot mentioned
in the bill and proceedings in said cause.
Said lot has front OF about sixty feet on the
East side of Market street, and an average
depth of about two hundred and fifty feet; and
adjoins the lot OF j. A. Templeton on the South.
and that of Jno. A. Bickle's estate on the North.
TERMS cash in hand to pay the
costs of suit and of the sale, and the residue in
three equal annual instalments, with interest
from the day of sale,-the purchaser to execute
bonds with approved personal security, and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
JOS. A. WADDELL,
mar25-tds Commissioner and Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

SKIFF & GAYLoR.-This minstrel company
played at the Opera House on last Wednesday
night to an audience which, though not large,
was yet larger than the character of the pro-
gramme deserved The wit of the end-men If
not positively vulgar. was coarse and of a very
low order, and was in every particular stale
and unenjoyable. The only redeeming features
were tolerably good singing and the duet per-
formances on the banjo and bones, which last
was especially good and were we'll received.
On the whole the audience was greatly disap-
pointed and went away feeling that they had
been gulled by name into paying seventy
five cents for ten-cent show.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

Ifyou want nice buggy and horse, hack
spring-wagon, or anything in the livery line
60 to Thornburg's. 1e22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22
He Does Not Need to go After His
Money.

In reply to an inquiry ola reporter, Mr.. G.
Goldsmith Zone of our best known Jewish cit
izens), Did you ever win anything before? He
replied: Oh. yes! now and then. I once won
81 $50 in a German Lottery, and have won
small sums at odd times in The Louisiana
State Lottery. Will you visit New Orleans for
the purpose of collecting your money (alluding
to $4,000, the one.ffth of the capital prize in
The Louisiana State Lottery. on Tuesday,
March IL, on ticket No. 14.460. No! we have
deposited the ticket with the Columbia (Miss.)
Insurance and Banking Co. for collection. 1t
Is sure enough. The draft was promptly hon.
ored.-Extract from the. Columbus (lfiss.) Dis.
patch, March l4th. 1884
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, April ill.,
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol-
lows
Best Beeves 90 @6 s.
Generally rated frstquality. .........5 90 as 90
Ordinary thin Steers, oxen < Cows 50 as SIX
Extreme range of prices................35 so @6 Is
Most of the sales were from. % 06 S715
Total receipts for the week 1850; sales 78e.
The receipts were considerably in excess of
quite a moderate demand, which was slow
throughout, and prices in view of the quality,
fully 1sc lower than last week. The average
quality of the offerings was better than that of
last Monday,
Sheep and Lambs-The run of Sheep is rath-
er limited. and good Lambs in light supply.
The offerings are about equal to fairly mod
crate demand We quote clipped Sheep at 4@6c,
gross. Arrivals this week I7Of head.
Hogs.-The offerings some $50 head more
than last week, constitute supply fully equal
to very moderate demand The quality
shows no Improvement over the rather indlf-
ferent grade of last weeks offerings as there is
an increase in the supply of small light
weights, entirely too many for the demand for
that kind. We quote Hogs at 71a@815c, with
most sales at S@S14c per Id net. Arrivals this
week 1852 head.
RICHMOND MARKET.
RICHMOND. April 10. 1884.
WHEAT-White. 100 bushels. Red, ZIG BUSH
els.
CoRN.-white. $500 bushels. Mixed, 200
bushels.
Oars, 72O bushels.
PEAS.-16 bushels.
SHIPSTUFF.-2l tons.
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY. !,
WHEAT-Red. ll6 bushels good to very good
Shortberry at SLOT to 81. 10.
CoEN.-White, 500 bushels very good at &c;
500 bushels very good on private terms.
Flour.-WeQuOte: Fine, $2.50@S3; supernnnse.
Patent family, country, s6@$8.50. Market very
dull,
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CentemerPs Kid Gloves for Gentlemen
all sizes at WELLER'S apr8
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For the Special,
A Kentucky Quilt.

Mr.. EDITOR Il doubt not no lady passed by
Mr.. Funkhouser's store on Monlay. Tuesday,
or Wednesday of last week, who failed to see
an extraordinary silk quilt, wrought by one of
Augustus fair daughters. She has been some
months in Kentucky. She is native Of Staun-
ton, and has established for hersslf a name for
taste, SKILL and ingenuity, of which any one
of her sisters might be proud. The quilt is one
almost impossible to be described, except by a
lady who is ou fdH in that kind of work. 1t
consists of twelve squares. each sixteen inches
square, that average forty-five pieces each
no two of which are at all alike. Indeed, not
one is of uniform or regular shape. The mate
rial is of the richest specimens of brocade satin
silk velvet, grosgrain silk, rep silk. and Japa-
nese silk put together by handsome gold-ccl-
ored silk, in fancy stitch, all surrounded by a
rich border of cardinal satin, wadded and quilt
ed in half-inch diamond figures, and bound
with grosgrain ribbon. The fancy work, hand
somely executed on one or more pieces in each
square, with the stem stitch, constitutes no
small part Of its beauty. We greatly regret, on
her account, that her brother placed SO low an
estimate upon it. Had he said seventy-five or
a hundred dollars, it would have brought it
Just as easy. A prominent M. D of your town
took the last eight shares, and sighed there were
no more to be had. Capt. P. E. Wilson was the
lucky recipient. Nice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-22

Look at line of HOSIERY for Ladies. Misses,
and Children, at W. H. WELLER'S,
APPS Adjoining Opera House.