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The Normal Instiiute.

Monday and Tuesday were days of fine inter-
est at the Normal Institute. In addition to the
regular course of instruction Major Jed. Hotch-
kiss lectured Monday morning and night and
Professor j. A. Harrison, of Washington and
Lee University, Tuesday morning.
HThis week closes the session. 1t has been
well attended. over six hundred teachers hav-
ing registered. Professors Winston, Painter
and Fox, who have conducted the instruction
and directed the progress of the Institute, have
labored consistently and with much ability in
the important duties they assumed. The mem
bers will return to their homes with largely
increased knowledge for the work before them,
resuming their relations as teachers.
When 1t is remembered that in other sections
of the State these institutes have been in ses-
sion, the number of teachers reported here
evidence the interest which they are manifest
ing for the progress of free education. Anoth-
er fact should also be Observation-Disclosures
Of these teachers receive employment only five
months Of the year. To attend the Normal re-
quires a month of their time for which they re-
ceive no pay, and in addition have to pay their
expenses, which will average more than a
months compensation as teachers, SO that for
six months service they receive in fact only
four months pay. This Is not equity and we
hope some member of the next Legislature will
look into the matter and place the teachers on
proper ground both as regards the services re-
quired of them and the compensation allowed
them for rendering it.
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WAYNEsBoRo', VA, Aug. 4th, 1850.
Last Saturday about o'clock, P. NJ. Henry
Banks. young colored man, was returning
from work near Fishersville, riding Mr.. ELL
sons valuable horse, where he had been en-
ployed with one of Mr.. ]. w. Ellison's hay
balers. N hen haIf-mile West Of our town botn
he and the horse were killed instantly by
lightning. Henry was buried Sunday evening.
and his funeral was attended by great many
of our best white citizens. showing he was held
in high esteem by both white and colored. HIS
funeral was one of the largest ever seen here.
Miss Edmonia Waddell, of Lexington. Va,
is visiting friends in this place.
Misses Florence and Emma Antrim. who
have been visiting their sister. Mrs. H. L. Gal
laher Jr., left last week for Dallas. North Caro-
lima. where the former will take charge OF the
Art department in large school, and the lat-
ter will enter as a scholar
Recently we have had frequent refreshing
showers. and the prospects are that this part
ofthe country will have an unusually large
crop of corn.
Our Democratic Club has already re-organ-
lied, and are determined to carry Little Tam
many' almost solid for Lee, Massey, and
Ayres. We predict larger majority here
than ever, because this Ia the "banner pre-
cinct" and all good Democrats working
now.
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Capt. 6. G. Gooch has been appointed a
member of the Board of Visitors OF the Institu-
ton for the D. D. l. Blind in the place OF VIM.
G. Straughan, resigned.
| W. B. Morton, ESQ, aged 70 years. the father
| OF Capt. T. c. Morton Of this city, who had his
| leg ampulated for gangrene on the 22nd of July,
| at the residence Of his son, Sam'l D. Morton in
Charlotte County, only survived the amputa-
| ton few hours.
| The Dale Enterprise correspondent of the
| Rockingham Register says:-
"Rey. W. T. Price who has. for about Is years
| past, served as pastor of the New Erection
| Presbyterian Church has about made up his
mind to sever his connection with this congre-
CATION. We learn that he goes to W. Va, at an
early day
The Allegheny Sentinel says:-
sour esteemed fellow townsman, Mr.. R. L.
Parrish, Is suffering from the effects OF an opera
ton performed upon his throat by skillfui
after the operation which has caused him con-
siderable suffering"
The Greenbrier Independent OF last week
says
"Hon. ]. Marshall McCue of Augusta county,
Va, was in Lewisbqrg this week, and was the
guest of the Misses Price. His visit to Green
brier is principally to his niece. Mrs. W. s.
Rodes. in Ronceverte. Mr.. McCue retains
lively recollection of his many friends in this
section"
The Greenbrier Independent of July 30th
says
"Col. ]. Alex. Montgomery was called by
telegraph Monday to the bedside Of his wife,
who Is quite i'll in this place. Mrs. Montgomery
is suffering from stroke of paralysis which af-
fects her left side. Her condition is somewhat
improved at present"
Mrs. Montgomery. nee Fanny Bright, daughter
of the late Michael A. Bright, is well known in
this city. and her many frien DIS will be sorry to
learn of her aff1iction.
P. S.-We are sorry to state that we have
learned since the above was put in type that
this estimable lady died about IL o'clock last
Sunday morning. Her brain was the part most
affected. She was about Is years of age, and
leaves two children.
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stanton WI arketS

SPECTATOR OFFICE,
Staunton, Va. August 4, 1855.
Trade presents no new features from last
weeks report.
The new crop of Irish potatoes coming in
materially lowers quotations.
Some new oats are offering. See quotations
for the opening market.
Whelt is unaltered from last week. Receipts
light Ia Baltimore our kilograms to day quote
Long berry CSC to $780,
1t is well enough to mention that hay baled
i'm m sdiately after it is made will not keep -
That is the experience with some which has
been shipped from Augusta county in the last
ten days. 1t was well cured.
Baltimore Live Stock Market. Aug. 3
Prices OF Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best
5.25 s. 65; that generally rated first quality
4 00@S50j; medium or good fair quality $50
@S4 90; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows.
2.75@S337]a Extreme range of prices, 75@S5.65
OF the Cattle received, 1919 head came from Vir-
ginia. 257 from Kentucky, 10 f. ON New York,
II from Illinois, 81 from Ohio, 10l head from
Pennsylvania: Total receipts for the past
week 1913 head against 2576 last week, and 1906
head same time last year. OF the offerings AS
head were take by Baltimore butchers, 96 sold
to Eastern spectators, I75 to country dealers.
Totai sales for the week 1016 head against 1902
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-The offerings are fully
up to very moderate demand, taken alto
getbeI though for good stock there is a fairly
good inquiry, while common sheep are diff
cult of sale at the lowest quotations given.
We quote common sheep at 2@3 cents. the
better grades at 1904 cents. and Lambs at s@6
cents per Id gross. Receipts this week 1854
head against 4O6S last week, and 54l9 head
same time last year.
Philadelphia Livestock Market, Aug.
3, 1855.
Cattle market fair; receipts 2600 sales of
prime at 1864 cents. good 514@534 cents, me-
d UNI 1905 cents. and common 314@414 cents.
Texans 1864 cents per ID. Sheep market fair;
ipts 4, 500; sales of prime at 413@424 cents.
good 1914 cents, medium 314@3A cents. COM
mon 2@3 cents per 10; culls so cents @sl per
head. Lambs 21a@7H cents per Id. Hogs dull;
receipts 1900; sales at 634@7 cents per 10.
New York Live Stock Market. Aug. 3.
Receipts $3.50 head, all for home use except Is
prices were fully sustained for good
and prime steers, and n trifle stronger for mid
Ole grades; native steers sold at 95@S6 A per
100 lbs live weight; Texan steers at l5@.S5 %,
and Bulls and dry Cows 25as4 so per 100 lbs
Sheep and Lamrs-Receipts ii 100; nc per ID
higher for all sorts; common 10 prime Sheep
sold at 1886 per 100 lbs. and Southern Lambs
6@S Is per 100 lbs. Hogs-Receipts $3.50; no live
Hogs offered, nominal value 4 S0&s5 so per 100
1bs
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DEATH OF Mr.. WILLIAM ]. EURITT.-This
worthy gentleman and esteemed citizen died
at his residence in Churchvile Saturday night,
the 1st instant, in the 9th year of his age. Mr..
Edritt had in former years served the people as
Commissioner of the Revenue in the Pastures
District. and at the time OF his death was Jus
tice ofthe Peace. He was for several years pre-
vious to his death a consistent member of Loeb
Willow Church, from which he was last Mon
day morning buried, Rev. ]. FL. II. Winfree.
the pastor. conducting the services. With the
tears OF his afflicted family was mingled the
sorrow of a large concourse of friends and ac-
quaintances, who came to show their appreci-
alton of his worth. He leaves widow three
sons and q daughter to mourn their loss.
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LODGED IN JAIL.-Edward Niche. colored,
about q years old, has been lodged in Jail I'M
der the charge of entering and robbing the
store of Wine & Funkhouser, at Weyer's Cave
Station. on Friday night week. He stole two
suits of clothes. together with several silk
handkerchiefs, some cigars. &C., valued at $35
or $40. The money drawer was broken, but on
ly about fifty cents was taken, as TIE money
had been removed, except the small change.
He was working for DR.. Crop, of Burk's MILL
and Mr.. Pace, of that place, from the descrip-
ton of the suits Of clothing stolen, recognized
one of them on the person of ed. Niche, at the
festival on Saturday week at Mt. Scion. This
led to his arrest.
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E. M. CUSHING O. Son, kuctioneers.l
DESIRABLE PROPERTY AT PUBLIC
1 SALE

E. NJ. CUSHING O. Son, kuctiOneers.]
MISERABLE PROPERTY AT PUBLIC
L. SALE.
Having determined to change my place of
residence, will offer at public auction, on
Wednesday, august 10Th, 1885.
on the premises, the farm ON which now re-
side, situated about two and q half miles north
west OF Staunton, On the Morris Mill road. a
short distance from the PaFkersburg Turnpike.
and containing
1927 Acres and 10 Poles.
About 40 acres are in timber; the balance Is
we'll set in grass is rolling. but not too much
all kinds of farming machinery. The soil is q
clay and we'll adapted to the growth of all
kinds of grain and grass. There is no rough or
waste land on the tract. The fencing is GOOD ;
nearly all of it has been recently built.
The improvements are a good Brick "a
Dwelling, containing rooms and large Ea95
cellar, a small log house in the yard, an sR2A2s
old barn. a large new brick granary, corn crib.
and some other out buildings. There is a new
er-failing we'll Of water near the house, and
large cistern at tie kitchen-door. There is one
flowing Spring on the place. Fruit-apples.
peaches, pears, cherries, and grapes-sufhcient
for family use. This property Is within twen-
ty minutes drive of the city of Stanton.
State, and choice amongst churches and
schools Of all denominations.
For further Information relative to said
property apply up to Elder, Nelson q Cushings.
TERMS.-1sd cash on day of sale, balance on
credit of L. 3, and years, with interest from
day of sale, to be secured by vendors lien re-
served in the deed.
Possession for purposes of seeding given on
day Of sale, and full possession on December
LIST, 1885.
aug5-ats @. K. zERKEL.
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LOCAL DEPARTMENT..

PLEASURE SOUGHT BUT PUNISHMENT SUI
FBRED-Before the close of the interesting en-
tertainment given in the Opera House on We'd
nesday night by the members OF Inc Normal
Institute it was announced That on the next
night temperance addresses would be delivered
nv Mrs. Chapin. of 8. c., and Mr.. Wilson, of
I,oudoun CO.. and that an admission fee of t en-
csnts would be charged to pay for the use of the
House. In consequence of this announcement,
and the general desire to hear Mrs. Chaplin,
who is an Intellectual woman, and q Jealous
advocate of temperance. and an earnest and
fervid and feeling speaker, the House on Thurs
day night was pretty well filled.
Imagine the disappointment of the audience
when Mr. Wilson announced that Mrs. Chaplin
was not there. The music, with Mrs. Fultz at
the organ, the singing by the ladies and gentle
men, and by the little children. and especially
the solo by Mr.. Shirley, were very much en-
joyed.
The whole entertainment, barring the limit
less address read from manuscript by Mr.. Will
son, was enjoyed The address or lecture, or
scientific disquisition. or whatever it might be
called, was not adapted III manner or substance
to the occasion. If a man had nothing to do.
and had the assurance that he would live
thousand years, and was comfortably reclining
in hammock in the shade, with the tempera-
ture pleasant. he might afford to read 1t If print
ed on tinted paper in large. clear type; but to
bs required to listen to its interminable read
ing in this busy age with the life Of man re-
Etrlcted to three score years and ten, in a crowd
ed hall with the thermometer at so degrees, is
an afliction little short Of martyrdom, and
should render the prosecutor liable to indict-
ment under the law which forbids the inf1iction
of cruel and unusual punishment.
Mr.. Wilson very properly said that science
was progressive, and truthfnlly remarked that
truth was ever the same and everlasting. 1t
would be well for him to bear in mind that 1t
Is an everlasting truth that there is quite diff
ference between presenting the everlasting
truth and presenting the truth everlastingly.
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DIsGUsTED.-The Spirit ofthe Valley Gre
publican) is disguised with the manner in
which Blaine and the Richmond Whig laud
the ''blue blood' of Wise, the Republican
candidate for Governor of Virginia, and
says -
'sAs soon as Mr.. Blaine, the Richmond
Wing and other leading Republican lights
get through with the pedigree business, the
people Of the Valley will be glad to hear a
in the campaign. They are little weary
of seeing their candidates paraded around
like blooded stock on March Court-day."
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MARRIAGES..

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Rev. DIR. ]. B. Taylor
on Saturday. July 25th Mr.. Henry G. Bryson
Va.
HENDERsoN-PerTs.-In Washington, July q,
1885, by the Rev. William E. Parsons, C. W.
Henderson, Of Augusta Co., Va. to Bertha l. .
daughter OF the late Hamilton Potts, of New
Orleans. La. No cards.
ALNoND-PAYNE.-July2 9th, 1885, by Rev. ].
M. Schreckhire. Mr.. William Almond and
Miss Margaret E. Payne, all of Augusta co.,
Va.
GARBER-WooDs.-InS taunton, July 22pd by
Rev. ]. s. Gardner. Mr.. Lewis B. CARRIER to
Miss Lucy E. Woods.
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LAND SALES.

AND FOR SAL E--On Tues
- day, the 18th day Of august at III O'clock,
III not SOLD privately. | shall offer at public
auction, the farm on which James a Strain
Rock bridge county, containing 3O1 acres,
more or less The land is OF good quality and
IN gooc state of cultivation. mostly In grass,
Is well watered and plenty OF timber, good or
chard, and has on 1t a good Brick Dwell q
ing House. convenient and well ar aE1
ranged. with all necessary out buildings, -
2Tenant houses This property is in a gnod
ne1ghb ,rhOod, convenient 10 Churches mills
etc. and miles from Rsphine Station, on the
Valley Railroad.
TERMs:-L cash. balance on a credit of |, @ 3,
and years, in equal instalments, the pureha-
ser giving bonds. bearing interest from date,
with good personal security, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
E. N. STRAIN, Exc eutrix,
Jy29-2t of James a. Strain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-05

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, as Governor of Vir-
gina, will succeed in that office his distin-
guished grandfather, Gov. Henry Lee,
Washington's friend-the Light Horse
Harry Of the Revolutionary war-who was
Governor of the State in 1791-1792. His
sons were Robert Edward, Charles Carter
and Sidney Smith Lee. The future Gov
ernor is the son of the last-named.-Rich.
State,
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THE CHURCHEs.-Rev. VIM. McGtlvray, OF
Richmond. preached able. impressive and
eloquent sermon in the M. E. Church. South, of
this city, last Sunday morning on the text, He
brews TX: 27-"And as it is appointed unto man
once to die, but after this the judgment" There
were no services at night.
Rev. DIR. Halves preached, morning and even
ing, in the End Presbyterian Church. In the
evening the church was full to overlooking,
and some had to go away for the want of room.
Rev. H. D. D. Straton, D. D., of Atlanta. Ga,
preached in the Baptist Church Sunday morn
ing. No services at night.
Rev. J. M. Coleman preached, morning and
evening" to the Second Baptist congregation in
the Somerville building.
Prot. Painter preached in the Lutheran
Church Sunday morning. There were no serv-
ices at night.
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Y. M. G. A.-Last Sunday the services were
unusually impressive. The audience was large.
many ladies being present. Mr.. VIM. ]. Nell
son conducted the exercises. The subject was
"Elijah meeting Ahab." Remarks were made
by the Rev. DR.. Halves, Nelson. Hotchkiss and
Murray. The singing was good, Prof. Stuart
Turner presiding at the organ.
Next Sunday evening at 4:3O o'clock. the sub
ject will be-the Prophet of Baal-lst Kings.
18th Chapter, 10Th to 29th verses. Mr.. John MUIR
ray will lead. 1t is hoped every young man will
attend-only one hour sharp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-05

GOOD PICTUREs.-Those now sojourning in
our city, should visit BERKELEYs FINE Pho
ToGRAPH GALLERY that they may see what
progress has been made in that beautiful art
and they should not fail to have their photo.
graphs taken. 1t only requires few minutes
time. If you want a really good likeness and
a fine picture, call at Berkeley's Photograph
Gallery, in the Loeb building. corner of Main
and New Streets. jy22-4t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-05

CALLED SESSION OF LEXINGTON PREsBY-
TERY.-A called session of Lexington Presby-
terry was held in the lecture room of the First
Presbyterian Church in this city yesterday
Rev. John A. Preston, Moderator, Rev. Mr..
Walker, Clerk.
The relations of Rev. w. T. Price. as pastor Of
Cook IS Creek Church In Rockingham, were dis
solved and permission was granted him to la
Dor within and without the bound of Presby-
tery
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-05

THE ART AMATEUR for August contains de-
signs for dessert-plate (eglantine,) a cup and
saucer( pansies) two panels in oil colors glow
ers.) and chair back. besides monograms Gn
g. suggestions for metal-workers. and two
pages of charming figures by L. Penet There
is article of special interest on "Victor
Hugo as an Artist" with some striking exam
pies of his work, and drawing by F. A. Bridg-
man of the great Frenchman after death. 9th
er noteworthy articles are or "Picture Critic
ism, IA Newport Nursery ."''Tricks and Mis-
takes of Brio a-Brac Dealers" "How to Detect
Spurious Sevres." and Amateur Photography"
with particular reference to landscape. Mon
tezum.'s Mote Book" dated from London,
gives vivid account of the Royal Academy
E Exhibition, and page of Salon pictures forms
the ontispiece. Price So cents Montague
Marks, Publisher, % Union Square, New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-05

MAHoNR's IMPs AT WeRK.-MEHERRIN,
VA, August IA white man claiming to
be from New York State has been going
to all the colored churches in this county
and giving magic-lantern exhibitions. By
this means he would draw large crowds of
negroes, and after mere farce of show
he would harangue his audience about
their rights and the means to acquire the
same His speeches were of an inflamma-
tory character, and he is evidently working
to bring On war between the races. He
has done great harm already.-Corres-
qou1ence of the State,
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Henry 7. Smith, formerly of Staunton, died
in Alexandria on the Bird instant. He was
member OF the Augusta Royal Arcanum and
was insured for $1,000, which amount will be
paid to his mother. who survives him. His
father was formerly an employee of the Valley
Railroad and died some years since.
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If any white man shall vote the Malone
ticket next fall, he will endorse General
Mahone's assertion to the effect that most
all the other members of his race in the
State, including his own mex. door neigh
bors, are 'premeditated murderers and
assassins," and that, too, though he will
know that nothing could be more ground
less than that assertion. The white Re-
publicans in Virginia entertain no such
opinion of their Democratic fellow citizens,
nor could they, for they live among, and
thrive and prosper with them; but there
can be no doubt that such statements, Cir
culated IN the North and abroad, where
the real condition of affairs in Virginia is
unknown, have been the means of keeping
many settlers and much capital out of the
State. The full extent of the material,
let alone the moral, injury General Malone
has inflicted upon Virginia can never be
fully estimated. Aler. Gazette.
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243 AcI.cG-
SALE
OF A.
VALUABLE FARM or 1881 ACRES,


Lying on Cub Run. Rockingham Co., Va.
i.aving made recent purchases OF land that
is more suitable for my purposes, wish to dis
pose of the above mentioned l2Sl& acres. The
farm is
WELL IMPR O WE'D,
has on it a large Dwelling House, large barn,
and all necessary out-ouild inss,o good orchard
of choice fruit, is all under gOnd fencing, and
is well-watered by Cub Run and ever failing
ponds The lands are perfectly smooth with
limestone base and well timbered
will dispose of this pToperLy either as
whole or If desired vii sell so eercs with the
buildings. or still further, II me purchaser
should desire more land, VIII sell as much as
200 Cries.
with the improvements. Or Will sell 5oacres.
with sufficient quantity Of timber without
improvements.
These lands are located one mile south of
MOntevideo, in a good neigh hnrEoOi. conve-
nient to stores. churches, schools. &c, making
ve-y desirable property.
Persons conteID plating investment are re-
spectfully lequestsd to call GA or address the
Undersigned who will take pleasure IN giving
any further Information inat may 9a desired.
mayo IF Montevideo, Rockingham 90 Va.
sNXECUT0H.S SALE GE $3.50 ACRES
u OF VALUABLE TIMBkRED AND
GRASS Landry virtue of the wiz OF elm
ton Hall deceased, the undersigned, Executor
therein named. Will, on
Wednesday,, the l2U ddy o. dHgisst 1855,
at IL O'Clock, NJ. in front of the count house
Of Mercer county. in the town OF Prince ton,
West Virginia, offer forsale ~ ruatc ction,
tract of land. containing 1850 e 5eFeS.
situated In Mercer county, West We, within
two miles of Princeton, county. star u Mercer
and miles OF Iuseside Depot on 1ae New Riv-
Railroad.
This land is gently undulatIng. vtG TSicred,
and adapted to grass, The limb r IL exceed
ingly valuable for railroad lies and other Dur-
p"ses, and no portion of tbs tract Is ton steep
fer wagons. About2On acres ha7e bean cleared,
OF which 100 acres are bottom iaud "a large por-
ton of the tract is lioEestonc. aud when lin
Der is removed, will be admir- biy. adapted to
farming and stock-raising. Churches and
schools convenient, and the popu,aiion in tel
ligent and refined.
TERMS-Cash to pay costs Of advertisement
and sale, and So 900, or negotIa;sle note well
endorsed, for last named sum- interest added
at TO or 80 days, and residus on G.. edits, evil
denced by bonds. with good security bearing
interest rom day of sale, aud title retained as
ultimate security. For further particulars
address JOHN \ STUART
Ex'or of Cliuton Hall, decd
je24-tds Lyndhurst, AUgusta Co, Va,
The following papers VIII please COPY till
dav of sale and send bills 10 this office:-.
Industrial South and KanGlgbG Gazette ids;
Injecting Register 2twtds; LgjEchbttrq Fiygjnian
2twtds.
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GOLD EYE. GLASSES LoST.-A lady lost. Mon
day, in the vicinity of the postoffice, between
that point and New street, a pair of gold eye
glasses. which she would like to regain. If left
with Mr.. ]. A Templeton, at Loeb Brothers,
the finder Will be compensated.