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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

AN OLD PRosPECTUs.-We have been shown
by Mr.. VIM. A. Burke prospectus OF the sun
Fire Insurance Company, which was issued
July 9Th, l776, and is in remarkable state OF
preservation. This old Company is, therefore,
two days younger than the Declaration OF
American Independence, and has been opera
ting on solid basis ever since. Mr.. Burke is
the agent here for this and several other Com
panies, whose prosperity and solidity are well
established.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

A FINE BUST OF Mr.. BLAINE.-In the studio
of Charles A. Richardson, which adjoins his
law-office, can be seen an excellent bust of Mr..
Blaine, which is the work of Mr.. Richardson's
own hands. 1t is made from. species of pot
ters clay, which resembles putty, and those
who are familiar with the lineaments OF the
original will readily recognize Mr.. Blaine As
a specimen of amateur workmanship. it indi-
Gates the possession of no ordinary artistic
talent by Mr.. Richardson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12
StauntOn Markets
sTAUNTON. AUGUST IL, 1884.

STAUNTON. AUGUST IL, 1884
Offerings are large. NO animation
in the market. The quotations are slightly
lowered from last week.
FLoUR.-Full supplies of all brands and
steady at quotations, which in some grades is
lower.
CoRN.-But little in the market. Main sup
plies are from the West
CORN MEAL.-The city demand is supplied
from country mills and the product of our
farms. The demand is good, with upward quo
tatiOns
CoFFEE.-No change from last week. See
quotations.
SUGAR-Same remarks as coffee.
BACoN.-Full stocks of all grades.
BUTTER-Market well supplied. No change
in quotations.
WooL.-Without change. But little Offering
The quotations are wholesale, not retail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

The ROGERS PAPERs.-The Virginia GEOLOGIC
cal works OF Professor Rogers which were new
er printed. will shortly appear from the press
OF D. Appleton d Co., New York. The volume
Will contain one thousand pages and one hum
dred geological sections engrossed in fine style
MAJ. Hotchkiss, under whose editorial care the
works are to be completed, has forwarded the
last OF the proof sheets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

inc SPECTATOR is now issuing large edition,
which Is being added to every week. 1t is now
a better advertising medium than heretofore
though 1t has been for years the best medium.
for this locality. Its patrons embrace the most
substantial men OF this and the surrounding
counties. Its list Is not only valuable for the
number, but the quality Of its sunnorters
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

LECTURE BY DIR. TALMAGE.-Rev. T. Dewitt
Talmage, D. D., of Brooklyn. N. Y, will lecture
in the Opera House in Staunton on next Mon
day evening, August 18th, for the fund for the
monument of the Confederate dead This Is
worthy cause, and the fame of this renowned
minister will be sufficient to draw full mouse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

Mr.. CURR's SUBJECTs.-On Sunday morning
next. in the Baptist church, the Rev. Allen
Curr will preach on Goods Governmental
Mystery and Revelation"
At night he will also preach on 1.-THE Won
der.working Rod, or the Duties of Life"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

MEETING OF CENTRAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
There will be a meeting Of the central Demo-
cratic Club at the Club room on next Ihurs-
day night at s O'Clock. at which time speeches
from several gentlemen may be expected.
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i'd papers for sale at the SPECTATOR Office

Save trouble and money by buying your
wood, cut and split, at W. G. Kinney's Wood
and Coal Yard near B. & 0. Depot for S3.75 per
cord. Don't forget. Telephone No. so.
july22-4t w. and Wv. copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

FANCY DRESS BALL.-There will be Grand
Fancy Dress Ball at Kawley Springs on Thurs
day. the 2lst inst. Our young people can on
that occasion strip the light fantastic toe"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

Attention, Farmers II call attention of
Farmers to the Fertilizers manufactured by
me. and fine results Of last season. 1 will de-
liver this season from my new Warehouse on
Spring Lane and Water Streets, near VEINS
wagon yard. auI22t j. E. GRAHAM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA,

The Sixty-first session of this Institut
will open OCTOBER LIST, 1884.
Thorough instruction in LiterurV Sciea
and Professional Departments sihcludi n : 4
Medicine, Engineering, and agriculture
For Catalogues. giving further inforl
apply to
DIR. JAMES F. HARRIS
Chairman of Fa
P. o., UNIVERSITY OF VA.
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.MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

RBALTIMORE, August 9.-The principal events
in the mercantile situation in the past week
was the decline in wheat to point rarely, if
ever known. the chief cause for which was the
knowledge that the crop now coming forward
ulators that any attempt to advance the price
would check the export movement and pro-
duce blockade in the Elevators and on the
Railroads. The decline has not been attended
by any serious embarrassments, and it is be-
lieved that most of the operators were on the
bear side of the Market Speculation in all
branches of business is comparatively quiet,
and there Is an evident disposition to await
until the important political events Of the
coming Fail are disposed of. In dstributive
channels there is a fair trade though as a rule
more attention is paid to the reduction of
stocks than to an expansion of business. The
demand for Southern Wheat is moderate, and
the marx ct is quiet and about steady Very
common 10 damp sold at 65@S0 cents, good 10
prime bag lots at S50% cents. and do. cargoes
at 5000 cents for FultZ and 90@92 cents for
LOngberry.-Sa9l.
August l. show the following unmatured and
intereSt-bearing-
AZ per cent. $3.50 600 0OOO
per cent. 13I 6o035O.0O
per cent bonds 223, 453 100
Ref. certificates N4,350.0O
principal ..........Sl "a. aUa 9o0.W
1nterest.......... S.269 043.55
The cash in the Treasury, same date, was
S405 910, 003. 50.
The stocks of sugar on hand at Havana and
Matanzas, August l, were 173 600 against "a, 900
TONS corresponding date, 1888.
Exports of breadStuffS from the United States
tQ nr1fh n
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SUDDEN DEATH OF J. D. PRIoE.-Mr. J. d.
Price of HarrisonbNrg. well known as land
agent. died suddenly. Of neuralgia OF the heart
at bis residence in that place, at half-past 8
o'clock, p. M. last Sunday, In the ecth year or
his age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

WAYNEsBoRo' MEssENGER.-Wereg regret to see
that DIR. W. J. Jones has ceased his labors as
editor OF the Waynesboro' Messenger. We are
sorry to lose him from the editorial fraternity
for we always read his articles with interest as
they were marked with good common sense,
IMPRESSED in good style. The enterprise of the
=, oprietors, Messrs g. W. Dudley & Son, in
fur, ushing that community with newspaper,
aosa, YES success. and we hope that 1t will re-
c,ave bsZenerous support its merits deserve.
nh bus, ness men should advertise in it, and
tba citizen' S oStbat community should subscribe
for it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

Glenn's Sulphur Soap purihes the sKln'
HIPS Hair and Whisker Dye. oo cts'
pixies Toothache Drops cure In one
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12
From Eminent DIR. G. G. Clark,
Oswego. N. Y.

sCO1len's Liquid Heel TOnics1s Dy 1ar
the best OF all the preparations of the kind
food tonic-that have ever used. 70 the suf-
ferer from chronic diseases. or the GONZALES
cent. it is Invaluable, as 1t is both nourishing
and strengthening" (Iake no other) OF drug
ole
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12
ROCKING CHAIRS, from &c.,, up. at sTIFF's.'

Ifyou want nice buggy and horse. haek
spring wagon, or anything in the livery liue
60 to Thornburg's :e22-tt
Call and examine our stock of TOBACCO AND
CIGARS. Chewing Tobacco from so cents to
81 LOO per pound. BERKELEY & WALTERS.
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Iron, Steel, Nails, etc.

OFFERINGS.
WHEAT.-Red, 1909 bushelg M xed, 2,46
bushels. White, 1,O54 bushels.
CoRN.-White, 500 bushels. Mixed $50 bush
els.
OATs-Mixed, l,O2s bushels.
RYE.--80 bushels.
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY,
WHEAT.-Longberry.1 ,874 bushels common t,
common to very good at 20 to $50. White, IA
bushels common to prime at so TO 9oc. Mixed
$50 bushels fair to good at 50 to Soc.
COrn.-Mixed, $50 bushels common on priyat,
terms.
OATs.-Winter, IS bushels prime -
bushels prime at 40c.
RYE.-N bushels prime at 7Oc
FLOUR.
We quote: Fine, s225@s2.5O; super
1925; extra, S4.50@s475; family.
Patent family, country, s5.5O@s6
very dull.
Richmond Live Stock Ma
AUGUST 4.-Prices this week ran
lows:
BEEF CATTLE.-Very best, 5@5Zc
to good, 4@434c.; common to fair, 2Z6
SHEEP.-3@4l4c. gross.
LAMBs..-4@514c. gross.
There were 1856 head of beef cattli
and l6l sheep and lambs on the ma
the week.
Baltimore Live stock Marked
4, 1854.
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged
Best Goose Is; that generally rateN
ity 5.00@S5.S71z; medium or good 4
3.759s4.3715; ordinary thin Steers,
Cows 3.00@S3.25. Extreme range Of
@S6 25. Most of the sales were 4
S5.75 per 100 lbs. Total receipts for
1876 head. Total sales for the week
The offerings were much less than
and prices at wholesale showed a ma
vance, while the improvement in I'll
market was fair fraction, nc, on tn
grades and less on medium and q
which were proportionately more nj
than last week. The market closed
the medium and common glades.
Sheep and Lambs.-The QUALITY Of -
ings is better than that q
trade Is fairly active. The
outside demand, and the st,
at an early hour. Wequof
3@4% cents, and Lambs
gross Stock Sheep 2@S3 q
31<94I cents per ID for w,
week S, 449 head.
HOgs.-The supply
moderate demand. II
same as IL was last
SoWs, Stays and graz
the better grades
cents per ID net
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

GRAND JURoRs.-The following list of Grand
Jurors have been selected and drawn to serve
at the ensuing August term of the County
Court OF Augusta: Hugh F. Lyle, William
Crosby, Michael McAleer. Arthur w. G. Dudley,
Andrew A. Crawford. A. Rankin Todd, Rudolph
Turk, John A. Mills. Silas Fl. Walker, George
NJ. Cook, William III. Norman. John II. Craw-
ford, Ro. D. Hensley, Benjamin M. Ellis, Philip
Killian, DR.. David w. Hanger John B. Smith,
John s. McCorkle, j. Frank Wilson, John ].
Larew. George w. McCutchen, Silas L. Huff,
James NJ. Hoover. Andrew D. S. Beck. Attend
ance required August 25th, 1884, at Court house
at 10 O'Clock, A. M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

MatchIess Metal POlish.-An elegant
preparation for removing RUST from any
metal. 1t will polish Silver and Gold without
injury to the metal. For sale only by
jy1 BERKELEY & WALTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

"a WANpgaEe."-'We have received long
o,d Interesting letter from citizen of this city
bearing the signature of"A wanderer" written
from Greenville, South Carolina. and dated
Julv soth, the publication of which we regret
that. for want of space IN this issue we were
compelled to postpone TIL next week. AS it is
of a character that will keep without detriment
TO its value nothing will belost by thepostpone-
r,ent for q week of its publication.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

WANTED--Aia lady to take charge Of
a house, and board five occupants. Apply to-
P. L. WILSON.
aul2-tf Cor. Kalorama and Market SITS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

RELIGIOUS NoTIcE.-The Rev. J. strider
filed the pulpit Of the FIRST presbyterian
church on Sunday. and will hold service IN the
Lecture-room on Wednesday evening at the
usual hour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12
Towels and Corsets, cheap, at stiff's.

Rearin mind thatTh0rnburg's is til e place to
ret nice buggies and horses. hacks. &c. ie22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12
1910 ACRES,

lS4O ACAE9,
situated in the Cotton Belt of the State, in the
great Valley of the YazoO, and ~ to miles
from a Steamboat Landing on the river.
Of the tract, about 400 acres are cleared and
in cultivation; about 400 acres more were
deadened some years ago, and are equal in fer
tility to any Cotton land in the State The
residue of the tract is heavily timbered.
The improvements consist of @ comfortable
Frame Dwelling of rooms, a kitchen with two
rooms and large store-room, smoke-hous, large
gin and cotton-press house, with stable under
meath, corn-cribs, and tenant houses for 80 to 40
hands,
The present rental value of the property is
Sl200.00 to $4,000, which Can be easily doubled
by clearing and reducing to cultivation the
deadened timbered land. But to one resident
on the tract and cultivating it with the indus
try and enterprise that characterize the Vir-
ginia farmer. the profits would greatly exceed
the sums named.
The business engagement and occupation
of the undersigned, render 1t inconvenient and
expensive to him to give to this tract, located
at so great distance, the attention which 1t
requires; and therefore he desires to dispose OF
it, either by sale, or exchange for land located
more conveniently to him.
A GREAT BARGAIN can be obtained, and
most liberal terms, by applying to-
w M. j. NELSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

The plans and specifications for remodeling
our City Opera House. are now in the hands of
the Clerk of the Council, and bids upon the
work to be done, have been invited by the Com
mittee on Public Grounds and Buildings.
We do hope our City Council will have the
work pushed forward rapidly, as there is no
time now to spare before the hall will be need
ed for the customary fall and winter entertain
ments. We understand very large number OF
our heaviest Taxpayers petitioned the Council
tohave this measure carried out. and we urgent
ly request them to do everything that is neces-
sary to make the room a pleasure and comfort
to the theatre-goers and an ornament to our
city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

WOOD! WOOD!! wOOD!!!-harge sup
ply of dry seasoned oak and pine wood at w.
G. Kinney's Coal and Wood Yard near B. & o.
Depot for 1915 per cord. cut and split, deliver
ed in any part of the City. Telephone No. 60.
july224t ". and Wv. copy
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DEATHS.
Obituaries are charged FOR az advertising rates.
Notices Of deaths nab lfshed 0ratuitCasln

obituaries are charged Tor az advertising rates.
Notices af deGthsDssbl fshed 0ratuitCusln
MIIsTEAD.-Mr. George Edward Milstead died
at the residence Of his father, Mr.. Joseph Mil
stead, near Bridgewater, of typhoid fever, on
Saturday, August, 2, 1884, aged 81 years.
Death of Mrs. Shindell.
Mrs. Mary A. Shindell, wife of M. S. Shlndell,
and daughter OF Dr. Kennerly, died of apoplexy
at the house of her father in Shelbina Mo- on
Sunday morning, July 9th, in the 33rd year of
her age, after brief illness OF about ten hours
leaving her husband and two little children (a
son and daughter,) rather andmother to mourn
their irreparable loss. In February last, her
youngest child q bright little boy of four years,
died at his grandfathers from the kick Of a
horse. that broke his skull, and now the moth
er is gone to be Nth him. Thus has death en-
tered and despOiled the family of the doctor
twice in the short space of five months, and
verified the declarations. Man that Is born Of
woman is of few days and full OF trouble, he
coIneth forth as flower and il cut down. yea.
he fleeth as q shadow and contiDueth not,''-
&telbiNa Democrat Win. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

SUDDEN DEATH.-Rev. Jno. Caricofe, highly
respected citizen of this county, and father Of
Rev. ]. w. Caricofe of the U. B. Church, died
at his residence near Stribl1ng Springs, very
suddenly, on tbs night of the 5th inst. He was
enjoying his usual health when he retired for
the night, but about l o'clock his wife was
awak ened by his movements and in few min
utes he died. Mr.. Caricofe leaves five sons, ali
in the ministry. They were all present al his
residence few weeks ago, and one of them
left only last week. Valley Virginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

TEMPERANCE PRAYER-MEETING This usu-
ally interesting meeting, which is held under
the auspices of the Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union, did not take place on Sabbath
evening last, owing to the inclemency of the
weather. 1t will take place, however, next
Sunday afternoon at halfpast three O'Clock in
the lecture room of the Methodist church,
should no unforeseen obstacles again intervene
to prevent it. The Rev. Allan Curr will pre-
side and deliver an address. Other addresses
will also be delivered, including one by the
Rev. DIR. Repass of the Lutheran Church. The
public are cordially invited to attend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12
Use ON NrwspApERs.-We have old new

USE OLD NEWsPAPERS.-We have old news
papers for sale at this office at very low rates.
One Of our exchanges tells of the following uses
to which newspapers may be put after furnish
ing the family with its share ofreading matter:
Old newspapers are useful In many ways. I'm
der the carpets they save wear and keep the
floor warmer by covering cracks. Over the edge
of each step. under stair carpets. they are al
most indispensable, and serve better purpose
than clumsy carpet pads. A newspaper folded
across the chest and buttoned under the outer
garments protects the lungs ina long cold ride.
Newspapers are equal to channels skin for rub
bling windows after they are washed and wiped.
Zinc under stoves Is better polished by rubbing
with dry paper than by washing. Dampened
paper is good to rub up and brighten the kitch-
en- stove.
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Our New BUILDING.

LYISHB U RNE SCHOOL.
H WAYNESBORO', AUGUSTA CO., VA,
JAS. A. FISHBURNE, A. r.. ..Pr1ncipaI.
An English, Classical, and Military School,
preparatory for College or Business.
Fine location, good grounds, new buildings
~ Send for catalogue may6.6n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

A NEW GRAIN AND SEED MILL.-The large
Bumgardner Warehouse, near the G. & .. De-
pot, is now lively with the hum of industry
The enterprise is in the interest of agriculture.
Ingenuity and mechanical skill have been of
late years industriously engaged in perfecting
fan mills, which will separate all impurities
from grain, grass seed, etc. P. Poyneer g. Co.
claim to have accomplished the construction
OF a machine which will do all this to perfec-
ton. Their advertisement is in the SPECTA-
TOR giving details, and the machines, in their
construction and test work, open to all WISH
tors
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Big lot Picture Frames, cheap. at stifs.

~ Wonderful Preventive or Chicken Cholera
WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS. TRY THEM
TRY THEM! The only authorized agents for
these Powders are BERKELEY q WALTERS.
jy1
There is no use to send work to the job Off
ces in the larger cities when 1t can be done as
we'll and as cheap at the SPECTATOR office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

MAJOR WooDwARD's EXCURSION TO NEW
PORT NEWS AND THE SEAsHoRE.--For the in
formation of our country friends and the pub
lie generally, we again call attention to the
excursion which will leave Staunton early
Wednesday morning, the 18th inst, for New
port News, Old Point Comfort, Norfolk. The
first train will leave early in the morning at
o'clock, and the second at 1925 A. NJ. Fare for
the round trip. five dollars; tickets good for
one week. This is about as cheap as staying at
home. Take the G. 81 o. r. r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

UNPRECEDENTED HARMONY AMONG THE DEM
oCRATs-TUCKER RENoMINATED BY ACCLA-
NATION.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

Local Business Notices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12
a GREAT REMEDY!

This Is the season in which these celebra-
ted Bitters are mostly sought after. and pos
sessing as they do worldwide fame. it is
hardly necessary to impress upon the mind Of
the invalid their inestimabie virtues. We
have in our social intercourse. beard but one
expression in their favor, and that is, when
ever used they act like charm, and prove
more efficacious than any medicine that has
of these Bitters uses no highly wrought pane
gyrics or flaming hand-bills to further the
Sale Of his Bitters. but simply. throwing the
article On its own merits, TO pc judged accorG-,
ingIy, He does not, like all the Quackra
now in use, say that it will cure al th1
mon to humanity; but he St.
ton that whenevey~ ta1r
i i SsS:; ! S ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

WHEAT-Longberry, ] ,874 bushels common to
very good at 80 to 95c.; Shortberry A. 622 bushels
common to very good at 70 to $50. White l4l
bushels common to prime at so to 9Ge Mixed
1856 bushels fair to good at IS to Doe
Corn.-Mixed, $50 bushels common on private
| -
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TERMS OF SALE:.

I, Jonathan Mays, Clerk of the Circuit Court
Oh Greenbrier county, do certify that bond has
bean given by Comr in foregoing cause Accord