Staunton Spectator from Staunton, Virginia • Page 2

Tuesday, August 22, 1871. Sweet Chalybeate and Mask Bail. Sweet Chalybeate Springs, August 18th, 1871. I arrived here about 12 o'clock on the night of the 14th inst, where I found about two hundred visitors present. Since then there have been accessions daily.

Of the many pleasant watering places of which the two Virginias can boast, this is one of the most delightful. There is no place where the advantages of health-restoring waters, healthful and invigorating atmosphere, romantic and beautiful scenery, and home-like comforts, are more happily combined than at this pleasant Sum mer resort. The beautiful Valley in which the triple health-giving fountains in almost incred ible volume pour from fissures of romantic rocks, like that stream of living waters which, at the stroke of the rod of Moses, bounded from the rock in the desert, is as beautiful as the classic vale of and is deeply interesting whether considered in reference to its beauty or its utility; for its fertility rivals thai of the Valley of the Nile, and its many waterfalls, of a stream that never freezes, capable of running numerous factories, make it of special interest to the prosaic utilitarian. No pains are spared to render the visitors here comfortable in every respect. The Superintendent and Manager, Mr.

John W. Truslow, is ceaseless and indefatigable in his efforts to provide all that is necessary for the comfort of the guests. He seems to be endowed with and is always at the right place at the right time, and in the right a word, like a grammatical verb, he is right in his moods and tenses. The urbane and attentive Clerk, Mr. B.

T. Wilkinson, is the "right man in the right place," and discharges, in the most satisfactory manner, the duties of his arduous position. The kind-hearted and accommodating Proprietor, Mr. Thos. Kinnirey, is fortunate in having secured the services of these gentlemen who are so efficient in their respective positions.

The event of chief interest here this week was the Fancy and Mask Ball which took place last night. It had been advertised merely as a Fancy Dress Ball, but on the arrival yesterday of Mr. Moxley, the costumer, with his large supply of costumes, it was determined to make it, in part, a Mask ball, so that it was in fact a Fancy and Mask Ball. The Committees appointed to get up the Ball and to take charge of it, deserve much credit, for its success in every respect exceeded the anticipations of the most sanguine. The Ball room was filled with those who appeared in full dress and en Masque.

A number of ladies appeared in rich and handsome It has become the custom of reporters to give the names of the ladies thus appearing as well as minute descriptions of their dresses, but it is a "custom more honored on the breach thau in the observance." The following are the names of some who appeared in masks and costumes with the characters they personated: Mr. John Kelley, Wild Irishman Master Sam'l Waggoner, Elizabethian Page Master Clinton Dodge, Greek Boy; Miss Lettie Withrow, Polna; Miss Agnes Strange, Huntress; Miss Kate Kelly, Daughter of the Regiment; Mr. Fairchild, Fra Diavols Jas. Dunlap, Edward the First; R. Chamberlane, Lord of Misrule Master Geo.

McMahon, Postillian; Jas. Cowardin, Judy; W. J. Beall, Punch Geo. Ives, Shoo-fly; Mr.

Ruff, Folly; Capt. Hollingshead, Fat Boy Thos. Kinnirey, Fatter Boy. At 12 o'clock all repaired to the dining room where a bountiful repast was enjoyed, amidst the popping of champagne bottles. After partaking of these refreshments, the dance was resumed and continued for an hour or two.

The Ball-room was tastefully decorated with riogs and arches of evergreen, hanging baskets, The Ball was a success and was greatly enjoyed by all who were preseLt. In ancient times there stood in the citadel of Athens three statues of Minerva. The first was of olive wood, and, according to the popular tradition, had fallen from heaveD. The second was of bronze, commemorating the victory of Marathon, and the third of gold and great miracle of art in the age of Pericles. And thus in the citadel of time stands man himself.

In childhood, shaped of soft aud delicate wood, just fallen from Heaven in manhood a statue of bronze, commemorating struggle and victory and lastly, in the maturity of age, perfectly shaped in gold and ivory miracle of art. About $8,000,000 of the State debt has been funded. Bonds are being rapidly 6ent in and the foreign bondholders have already forwarded large quantities. Bonds issued as far back as 1835, which have never changed hands, have been sent in. The registered bonds held for permanent investment are also being sent in more rapidly than was anticipated.

The newspapers report that Louis Napoleon and Queen Christina of Spain are talking about coming over to this country to live. We do not believe they we hope they may. We are in favor of the introduction ot capital, and we suppose they would bring over a large supply of that article. Mr. John D.

Hammersley, a well known job printer of Richmond, and formerly one of the proprietors of the Dispatch, is very ill and partially paralyzed. Though by no means hopeless, yet his physicians consider his condition very dangerous. The Radical the meeting of the Radical Central Committee which was held in Richmond on last Tuesday, after first deciding not to call a convention, met again and determined to call a general convention of the party to meet in Richmond on the 27th instant. Mrs. Vallandigham, widow of Hon.

C. L. Vallandigham, died in Cumberland, on the 13th at the residence of her brotherin-law, Dr. R. S.

McKaig. Her disease was discntery. It is proposed to hold a convention of Virginia landholders in Richmond, in September, during the Promological and Horticultural Exhibition, to consider immigration and tbe best means to promote it. The Ku-Klux Investigation Committee of Congress, which has been in session at ashington for several months, has adjourned until the 30th of September. Eiglity-three counties in North Carolina give a majority of 10,231 against the Convention.

Seven more yet to hear from wili reduce this to about 0,400. It is expected that between two and three hundred women will attend the next term of the Michigan University. Of the thirty in attendance at the last session not one failed. The Funding from Hon. R.

Y. Conrad. Hon. Robert Y. Conrad, of Winchester, has written a letter in reply to a number of prominent ciiizens of Virginia, in relation to the expediency of that feature of the funding bill of the State which practically enables the holders of the coupon bonds to intercept the taxes before they reach the tieasury to the extent of the entire amount of the interest on the debt, by making the coupons receivable for all taxes and also as to the ability of the people to bear any increased burthen, and what remedy can releive them from any necessity to increase the present taxes.

Mr. Conrad fully approves of the general feature in the bill which frankly admits the legal obligation of the State to pay the whole debt, but he agrees with his correspondents that the people are in no condition at this time to stand such taxation as will be sufficient to pay the interest on the debt, and at the same time the current expenses of tbe State government. This provision, therefore, he considers inexpedient, and he makes the following suggestion: "The remedy, then, which 1 would suggest, in order to make this law practicable, and consistent with the safety of our Commonwealth, is an act repealing or modifying this feature, so that the revenue arising from the present rate of taxation should be sufficient to carry on the government, the current expenses of which should be reduced to a proper maximum, and the surplus paid equally to the public creditors; the knot must be cut, without stopping to untie it, if we are right in supposing that it threatens destruction to ourselves; and I believe that in so doing the Legislature will be acting within the scope of its legitimate power, and consistently with the honor and good faith of our State." Masque Ball at the White Sulphur. The second grand fancy ball of the season, given by the proprietors of the springs to their guests, took place on last Wednesday In addition to the large number of characters wardrobes being supplied by a regular costumer were many original "make-ups," affording altogether a variegated, novel, and brilliant display. On account of the immense crowd the grand dining-room was thrown open for dancing, the large ball-room and a part of the piazza being used for promenading.

Among the gentlemen present were Governor Walker, of Virginia; Gen. Beauregard, of Louisiana Gen. M. C. Butler, of South Carolina Congressman Young, of Georgia; ex- Secretary of War Conrad, Hon.

D. T. Keaner, Col. Alfred Perm, of Louisiana; Hon. Jas.

Lyons, Judge Dickinson, Col. H. C. Cabell, Messrs. Southall, Blair, and Price, of Virginia J.

M. Carlisle, R. T. Nerrick, W. W.

Corcoran, A. Gobright, and Fitzhugh Coyle, of Washington; W. W. Glenn, of Baltimore; Richard Morris, Dr. W.

N. Saile, of Maryland Professor Valentine Mott, Col. Van Buren, R. A. Lancaster, ot New York, John Q.

A Howard, of Ohio and many others. At 12 o'clock the company sat down to supper. The ''German" was not. allowed to be danced until 3 o'clock iv the morning; nor was any representatives of negro character admitted to the ball. The German voters of Hartford, Connecticut, assembled on Wednesday evening and formed "the German American Association of the State of Connecticut." The platform adopted has the following "planks First, firm pledge of each member to oppose every form of corruption in any party whatever; second, only to vote for properly qualified candidates third, that it is the State's duty to give all children sufficient education, and that coercion should be used if necessary; fourth, to acknowledge that public morals are not benefited by prohibitory or Sunday laws, but by sound education fifth, to defend religious liberty sixth, to demand German representatives of German interests and voters; seventh, to establish similar institutions throughout the State.

The preamble aunounces that it is high time that one-sixth of the population which has been so long silent should enter into the political field. Evidently, if these associations are to be multiplied all over the country, there will bo new phases to the discussion of nearly all our great questions. Important Decision for A telegram from Washington says the Revenue Bureau rules that the former dcisions relating to screw tobacco presses are to remain in full force and effect. The office does not require that the retainers which are used in connection with a hydraulic press, and which may be considered only as a part of each press shall De bonded, but it does require that each separate screw press, whether used to shape the plugs or to press them into boxes, shall be bonded. It is not the purpose or the wish of the revenue office to increase the amount of a manufacturer's bond beyond what is reasonable and beyond what the law clearly authorizes and requires, but in all cases to make it sufficiently large to reader the Government reasonable security.

Gov. Walker and the Chahoon A letter from Richmond the 14ih, says that a dispatch received there from the White Sulphur Springs brings the information that His Excellency, Governor Walker, has returned the papers and petition ior the pardon of Chahoon, and declines to act until the case is finally at rest in the courts, it is supposed that the prisoner's counsel will now make another effort for a new having already taken the proper preliminary steps. Many ol the friends of Chahoon have indulged a strong hope up to this time that he would be pardoued, but now think his chances in that line are gloomy. The financial article in the Baltimore Sun says that "in all the centres of capital and trade money is easy. At London, the great money centre of the world, the minimum rate of the Bank of England is down as low as 2 per while in New York, the focal point of money on this side the Atlantic, the supply has been abundant at 2a3 per on call, and 3a4 per ct.

on short time engagement. In Philadelphia it is 4a5 while in Baltimore it is 5aG per ct. on call or short specific time." A man wrote to Horace Greely foi a situation, and received the following letter in Horace's hand-writing "This is the 2000 th application in a week. Go to the devil. I can't hire every fool." The document was signed by Horace Greeley, but no one could read it.

The man presented it to the cashier, who looked it over and handed the man $20, supposing it to be an order for his salary, aud he has been drawing his salary regularly on that letter for six months. It is said that the "Radical majority in North Carolina at the lale election there, was 10,000." This is not so. Large numbers of the Conservatives voted against the call for a Convention or did not vote at all. The result of the vole on the Convention is no proof that the State has a Radical majority. It will be used, however, to the injury of the Conservative party.

STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER. To Our Brethren of the Press in the Valley. "It seems to us that it would net only he a source of gratification, but also of benefit for the Editors of our beautiful Shenandoah Valley to make a little excursion in company, by way of recreation, among our brethren of the North. A little trip down to Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, would be eminently proper, so it strikes us. We therefore make this suggestion, including in it all the editors between Harper's Ferry and Salem, destined soon, we hope, to form a link in the great chain of Valley railroad connection.

Our brethren from Richmond, Petersburg, Lynchburg, the invitation of that king of railroads in Virginia, Gen. Wm. Mahone, have recently been looking about, and we think a little tour of the editorial corps living in "the rural district" in Virginia, would bring no discredit upon the press of our State, among strangers. The excursion would be a sort of return of the compliment paid to Virginia and the South by the instalment of editors which came down from the North a short time since, in charge cf our old friend Maj. N.

H. Hotchkiss, General Traveling Agent of leading Railroad and Steamboat lines. What say you, brethren of the Press and of the Register. We second the motion of our neighbor of the Register, knowing that such a trip would furnish a most pleasant recreation, and believing that it might be made an occasion of profit to the newspapers of the Valley. We would suggest that our friend N.

H. Hotchkiss be appointed superintendent, as he has had considerable experience in that kind of business. A Brave all the heroic deeds recorded in the World's history none affords a brighter example of true moral bravery than the following verdict, rendered when the city was iv the possession of an army, smarting under, and made savage by the shooting of one of its pet, and most beloved, Elsworth Alexandria county, to wit An inquisition taken at the Marshal! House, in the county of Alexandria, on the 24th day of May, 1861, before James A. Justice of the Peace, and acting Coroner of said county, upon the view of the body of Jas. W.

Jackson, there lying dead. The jurors sworn to enquire where, how, and by what means the said Jas. W. Jackson came to his death, upon their oaths do say, that he was killed by an armed force of Federal troops, while in defence of his house and his private rights. In testimony whereof, the said Coroner and jurors hereinto set their hands, this 24th day of May, 1861.

Jas. A. English, J. P. Geo.

Deeton, Foreman; J. C. Englebright, C. L. Neale, John Cogan, Wesley Avery, VV.

Deeton, Elijah Horseman. John Fonsh.il, John Jones, John L. Smith, Joseph Padgett, and VV m. Simpson. West Virginia election takes place in West Virginia on the 24th instant, when a vote will be had on the question of calling a convention to amend the constitution.

Like Nome other radical constitutions, that of West Virginia has irs iniquities; but we observe that while tbe radicals are a unit against tbe convention, there is some discord among the conservatives. Three conservative papers iv the State are opposed to the call, and the Hon. Wm. Brown, of Preston, an old democrat, has taken the stump on the same side. There is no complaint of irregularity in the call, and the conservative objection is mainly to the expense of a convention.

The radicals affect to believe that the object of the conservatives is to proscribe them, which would seem to be only judging others by themselves. The Southern "Loyal claimants" for compensation for damages, during the late war, are required not only to say that they never gave aid or comfort to the Confederates, but that they never had any sympathy for or feeling in their favor, from first to last. A Paris journal reports that both Russia and Prussia are making extensive military preparations, perfecting armaments and collecting enormous quantities of stores. It hints that the preparations of the latter Power are aimed at Prussia. Convicted.

Dock, tried in Lexington for the killing of G. W. Ackerley, was on Saturday fouud guilty, and sentenced to five years' imprisonment in the penitentiary. The Stonewall publish the following for the benefit of the many members of this gallant old brigade in our midst: The surviving members of the Fourth Virginia Infantry, held a meeting at the Montgomery White, on the 31st. Gen Wm.

Terry was called to the chair, and Judge John M. Lyle appointed secretary. Gen Terry on taking the chair, iv answer to loud calls, made a short speech. Col. Chas.

A. Ronald, at the request of the chair, explained the object of the meeting to be the organization of the surviving members of the Regiment iuto an association, for the purpose of reviving and keeping fresh the ties of friendship formed in the late war and for the benevolent object of assisting auy who may need help, either amongst the survivors or the families of the Another object had in view was to induce the other regiments of the Stonewall Brigade to form like associations, who. together with this one, might unite into a Brigade Association and raise funds for a monument to the memory of Gen. Stonewall Jackson The meeting determined to organize permanently with the following officers President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Committee, to be composed of one from each of the companies of the regiment. Gen.

Wm, Terry was elected President; Col. Cbas A Ronald, Vice-President; M. Jones, Secretmry; and Capt. H. Wade, Treasurer The Pre ident appointed tho following as the Executive Committee A.

Ronald, R. C. Trim, J. Lyle, J. White, J.

A Walker, J. H. Fulton, J. M. Halo, David Edmundson, A.

Pendleton, Alex. M. Hamilton and R. Newlec The Secretary and Executive Committee were instructed to correspond with the surviving members ot the other regiments of the Stonewall Brigade and urge upon tbem tbe propriety of at once similar associations. It was understood that the Executive Committee will make arrangements for a meeting of the Association next summer, and give due notice of the time and place.

Fatal Accident. few days since some negro children were playing together in Chesterfield county, not far from Petersburg, when one of them named Mason Cox, a boy aged 11 years, threw a handfull of dirt in the mouth of Bettie Wells, colored, three years of age, which caused almost instant death. The verdict of the jury of inquest was that the fatal blow was accidental Petersburg Index. A paragraph among the items relating to fashion, going the rounds of the newspapers is, that "Church weddings are no longer fashionable, the notoriety and publicity attending them having deterred modest and sensitive people from choosing this manner of committing matrimony. The Courier-Journal has discovered that Harlan, the defeated Radical candidate for Governor of Kentucky, is looming up for the Presidency.

That being the case, it must be painful to his friends to see that the Presidency doesn't reciprocate by looming up for Harlan. L. Price, Lynchburg, medicine or powder for treat ing cattle and hogs, Balzar H. Pullin, McDowell, garden implement, David S. Wilhort, Madison Court house, Va plow, Thos, Edmunds, Talcott, Va.

A Spurgeon Again. Havinu been offered ten thousand dollars in gold, by submarine cable, to write a Life of Christ, Spurgeon, the great English preacher, has telegraphed back that as good a Lile of Christ as could be written would be found in the New Testament. i Alum Springs, Rockbridge County. August 15th, 1871. At a meeting of the guests sojourning at this place, held this day, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted, and a copy of the same was ordered to be prepared and presented to Mr.

Frazier: Whereas, the guests of this most delightful and health-imparting mountain resort feel it a duty to make some public manifestation of the hitth regard in which they hold their host, Mr. James A. Frazier. for his uniform courtesy, gentlemanly deportment and untiring attention in con'ributing to their comfort and pleasure culminating in his princely liberality of the magnificent Fancy Ball and Supper, with which they were honored last evening; therefore, be it Resolved, That the thanks of the entire company here assembled are eminently due and are hereby respectfully tendered to Mr. Frazier for his efforts in catering to the wants of his guests and providing for their comfort and enjoyment.

Resolved, That we recognize in Mr. Frazier an accomplished and gallant whole-souled and generous host, and we predict for him continued and overflowing success in his enterprise. Resolved, That in our estimation the Fanoy Ball and Supper of last evening so generously given by our host, was a decided success, and that his name and the occasion will be embalmed and long live green in our memories. Resolved, That this preamble and these resolutions be signed by the various committers of last evening, attested by the Chairman aud Secretary ot this meeting, and be presented to Mr. Frazier, as a slight testimonial of our great esteem and appreciation for him.

W. J. WOODWARD, Chairman. T. W.

Tinges, Secretary. Reception Committee. Stone, A'i; Ed. Barnett, La; H. M.

Cohen, M. Y. City; Ch. M. Dougherty, George W.

Tinges, Md Wm. Devries, Sara'l S. Early, J. Woodward, Pa Thos. E.

Hambleton, Md. Floor Committee B. Danner, Ga Jas. Reve's, Md; Richard Chamberlayne, Norfolk; T. H.

Marsi. Wm. Burry, Ala; P. Chapman, Md. Supper A.

Winston, R. A Fisher, Md; A. Gage, S. Lewis, T. Senmie, Virginia.

The-Funding Bill The Radical papers attempt to saddle the Funding Bill on the Conservatives as a patty measure in face ot the record, which, if it proves anything, establi-hes the contrary to be the truth. They know that pending its discussion ia the Legislature, and since its passage, the Conservative party were divided in opinion upon the question, and they know the further fact that it appears to have been accented with singular unanimity by the Radicals. In the Senate it passed by ayes 25, noes 10--the Radicals in a body vqiing aye, while all of the noes were Conservatives. If the Radicals had joined with tbe noes the vote would have been ayes 16, noes 19. The history of the Funding Bill in the House presents a curious state of facts well known to all.

On the Saturday preceding its tbe Radical party, with two or three exceptions, were opposed to the bill, whereas on the Tuesday after (the day of its passage), without any change in the bill, it received the whole Radical vote save one, and he dodged. The vote stands recorded ayes 78. noes 42. Of the ayes, 40 were Rad cais, 3S Conservatives. Of the noes all were Conservatives.

How was this The State Journal, in a late issue, makes this announcement: ''We believe that a half million dollars at least were spent in paying members of the last Legislature to secure the passage of the Funding Bill." The expenditure of "half a million dollars" affords a ready explanation of the sudden change of front If the votes of Assemblymen teach anything, it demonstrates that the Radical party is responsible for the passage of the Funding IS 11, now so nauseous to the State Rich. Whig. New Advertisements. To the School Trustees There will boa meeting of the public school trustees of this County on Thursday, 24th August, at the Courthouse at 11 o'clock. A dictionary has to be selected forjuse in the public schools, and some concerted action is desired in regard to opening the schools for next session.

J. E. GUY. County Superintendent Schools, piHEAP READY-MADE CLOTHING THE LARGEST STOCK THIS SIDE OF BALTIMORE! HATS full stock always on hand. Gent's Furnishing Goods, su'jh as shirts, drawers, collars, cravats, socks, handkerchiefs, GOODS ORDERED ON SHORT NOTICE.

SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER. All goods not as represented, can be exchanged or returned. I am now receiving my fall and winter stock of goods, and will continue to receive additions to my stock daily, and will sell cheap for cash. Call and examine. JOHN W.

ALBY, No. 15 New street- Parties owing tho old house of Alby will please call and settle. auv2-8t E. Haines has withdrawn from the concern of Aran ntrout Co. The cigar and tobacco business will be continued at the old stand, corner of p.nd Augusta under the firm name of Aug.

lUih, 1871. ARMENTROUT Co. 4 RMENTROUT A thankful for the liberal pa'ronago heretofore extended the ask a continuance of the same, and pledge thornselves to give satisfaction to all. Aug. 17, 1871.

ARMENTROUT CO. TO THE PL authorized Heber Ker to settle up the affairs of the old concern of Armentrout Co. All persons knowing themselves indebted to the old firm, will please call at the office in new building, corner Mam and Ausrusta street, next door to Valley Virginian office, and settle. All persons holding claims against us wiil present tin ns withoutdelay. JAS A.

ARMENTROU CHAS. HAINES. papers copy It COMMISSIONERS' Sale of Middle River virtue of a decree of the circuit court of Augusta counly, on the 3rd day of July, 1871, in the cause of Humbert vs. Crickenbarger, wo will, on Saturday, the day of September, 1871, proceed to re-sell the land in the bill and proceedings in the above cause mentioned. Said tract of land is situated on Middle river in Augusta county, adjoining the lands of Rife, Kerr and others, and contains ono hundred and sixty and one-third acres.

Terms of in hand to pay the costs of suit and sale, and the balance in three equal annual instalments, payable in one, two and three years from day of sale. Tho purchaser executing bonds with approved security and the title retained as ultimate security. N. K. TROUT, ALEX.

H. FULTZ, au22-4w Commissioners. the creditors of George W. Mowry, pursuance of a decree of (he circuit court for Augusta county, rendered June 17, 1871, in the case of Mowry's widow, vs. Mowry's heirs, I will proceed at my office in Staunton, on Tuesday, the of September next, to take a further account of claims against the estate of George W- Mowry, deceased.

Persons having such claims will therefore present them to me on or before the day last named. Open accounts must proved by the testimony of disinterested the affidavits of claimants not being legal proof. JOS. A. WADDELL, au22-4ts Comm'r, TEACHERS and Principals of will send our CATALOGUE of SCHOOL BOOKS to any address, free, on application.

This catalogue contains a Complete List, with prices, of all school books published. HUNTER Booksellers, Staunton, Va. Teachers of Public Page's Theory and Practice of Teaching, recommended by Dr. Rutfner, State Supt. of Education.

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au22-3t 1 New Advertisements. COMMISSIONER'S Claiborn R. Mason, Plaintiffs, against Campbell Dickinson et In Chancery. In pursuance of a decretal order rendered in the above cause, at the May term, 1871, of the Circuit Court of Bath county- Notice is hereby given to the parties, Plaintiff and Defendants, that I shall proceed at my office at Bath Court-house, on Monday, the 11th day of September next, to take the following accounts, viz: Ist, The fair value of the tract of land in the Bill and proceedings mentioned, including the permanent improvements made upon it, by the purchasers, Garrett G. Gooch and Preston L.

Yarbrough. 2nd, The fair value of the said land exclusive of the improvements made by said purchasers, Gooch and Yarbrough. 3rd, The amount of the purchase money of said land paid by each of said joint owners, Mason, Wine and Cawthorn on their purchase from Campbell and Dickinson. 4th. The price at which said Gooch and Yarbrough bought parcels of said land the amount of land purchased by each and the amount of purchase money still due from each of them and the amount of purchase money paid by each ef them, and to whom the same was paid.

And sth, An account of rents and profits of said land showing how much each of said joint owners is fairly chargeable with. The parties interested are required to appear before me at the time and place herein mentioned, with proper evidence and vouchers to enable me to arrive at the state of facts as above referred to. Given under my band this 10th day of August, 1871. C. E.

McDANNALD, Com'r in Chan. Cir. Ct. Bath county. VALUABLE POCAHONTAS URAZING AND TIMBER LANDS FOR to a decree of the Circuit Court of Pocahontas county, rendered at the June term, 1870, in the case of John S.

Crawford against Samuel Lewis, the undersigned, as special Commissioner therein appointed, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, in front of the court-house of Pocahontas county on THURSDAY, THE sth DAY OF OCTOBER, 1871, the lands in the bill and proceedings in said cause mentioned. These lands consist 6f If acres near the town of Huntersville, and acres on the waters of Elk, Williams' River and Stony creek. The latter tract embraces some or the finest grazing and timber lands in the county of well watered, and offers a good investment to stock-raisers and lumber men. Terms of cash in hand to pay Co3ts of suit and expenses of sale, and for the balance a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months will be given, the purchaser executing bonds with approved security for the deferred payments, and the title retained until all the purchase money is paid. The above will be sold in tracts to suit purchasers.

JOHN M. LIGHTNER, au22-tds Commissioner. Gazette copy and send bill to this office VALUABLE "POCAHONTAS GR4- ZING AND TIMBER LANDS FOR to a decree of the Circuit Court of county, rendered at the October term, 1870, in the case of James Crawford against John S. Crawford's heirs, the undersigned as special commissioner therein appointed, will sell (in tracts to suit purchasers) at public auction to the highest bidder, in front of the court-uouse of Pocahontas county, on THURSDAY. THE sth DAY OF OCTOBER, 1871, the lands in the bill and proceedings in said cause mentioned.

These lands consist of several tracts, amounting in the aggregate to 3,663 acres, situatedjon the waters of Elk, Williams' River and Stony creek among the best grazing lands in the county, well watered, and the unimproved portions finely timbered. They offer a good investment to stock-raisers and lumber men. Terms of sale. cash in hand to pay costs of suit and expenses of sale, and for the balance a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months will be given, the purchaser executing bonds with approved security for the deferred payments and the title retained until all the purchase money is paid. JOHN M.

LIGHTNER, an22-tds Commissioner. Lex. Gazette copy and send bill to this office. COMMISSIONER'S SALE oi' valuable land. By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered on the 17th day of Juno, 1871, in the suit of Mowry's widow and als vs.

Mowry's heirs, tbe undersigned as special commissioner therein named, will proceed to sell at public auction, on the premises, on FRIDAY, THE 22ND DAY OF 1871, a valuable tract of land containing 322 acres, iying about 7 miles Ea-t of Staunton, on the New Hope road, it being known as the home farm of Goo. W. Mowry, deed, and the same upon which his widow resides. This is one of the best farms in Augusta land of excellent quality, well watered and enclosed, and in a fine state of cultivation. It has upon it a fine brick mansion house, a good barn and all other necessarj' out-buildings.

Terms of sale cash in hand to pay costs of sale, and the residue in four equal annual payments from day of sale, the purchaser executing his bonds with approved personal security for the deferred payments, and the title retained as ultimate security. G. M. COCHRAN, Commissioner. COMMISSIONERS' SALE of valuable Real Estate.

virtue of a decree of the circuit court of Augusta county, rendered in the of Carson's creditors vs. Carson and others, the undersigned will proceed on the premises, on FRIDAY, tho 22nd day of September. 1871, to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, that valuable farm containing 304 acres, situated about 3 miles South ot Greenville in Augusta county, adjoining Martin Miller and others, now owned by the late AdamShultz, also at the same time and place the undivided interest (being one-half) of James E. Carson, in a tract ot land situated near said farm, owned jointly by James E. Carson and N.

Oarson Terms much in hand as will pay the costs of suit and sale, and the remainder in four equal instalments payable, respectively, in one, two, three and four years from the day of sale, with interest from said day of sale, the purchaser giving bonds with approved personal security and the title retained as ultimate security. Sale at 11 o'clock, A. M. N. K.

TROUT, JAMES BUMGARDNER, Commissioners. COMMISSIONER'S SALE of Land. In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court of Highland county, at its May term, 1871, in tho chancery cause of Cameron's administratrix against George W. Lockridge, I will, on SATURDAY, the 23rd day of September next, at McClung's mill, on the Bull Pasture river in said county of Highland, proceed to sell a certain tract of land, containing; 200 acres, lying on the Bull Pasture River in said county, being the same lot of land assigned to W. Lockridge by the commissioners in the division of the estate lands of Robert Lockridge, deceased, and known as lot No.

6 in the second grand division of said lands. in hand sufficient to pay costs of sale and the costs of the Rule to re-sell, and the residue in three equal installments of one, two, and three years, the purchaser to execute bonds with good security, and the title to be retained as ultimate security. W. M. SOMMERS, au22-tds Commissioners.

SALE OF Valuable Personal Property, on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER Ist, Having rented my property, and intending to change my business, I wiil sell on tho premises, six miles West of Staunton, at what is known as the Morris Mill, the following personal property A number of No. 1 work horses, 1 yoke of well broken oxen and cart, 1 other cart, some No. 1 milch cows, calves, colts, about 60 head of improved stock of hogs, 1 four horse wagon, 1 two horse wagon, harness, plows, 1 wheat drill, 1 gleaner, and various other articles. dollars and under, cash over that amount, a credit of five months will be given, purchaser giving negotiable note sutisfacto rily endorsed. DAVID BUCKER.

au22-2t' mEACHER WAXTEU In consequence of the continued illness of the late principal of the "Highland Academy," he will not be able to resume the duties of tho school at the usual time, we therefore give notice that the situation is open to one who can come well recommended as a teacher in all the branches necessary to a good English education, together with Latin, Greek and The position is" a desirable one the school during the past session was in a flourishing condition. The climate is salubrious the location convenient of access, being in the great thoroughfare leading from East to West Virginia; three mails each per week arrive here from the East and the West, as well as threo others from the North and South. Session to open about 20th September next, and close the 20th of June following. One who make? teaching his permanent business preferred. Address, Trustees Highland Academy, M-S-ft Monterey, Va.

Vindicator copy 3t TO It RAM'S lodine ALUM WATER! From Jordan's Springs, Alleghany county, for the cure of Dyspepsia, in its various forms I Chronic Diarrhoea Scrofula, all Diseases of the Skin, Leucorrhu Amenorrhea, Anemia, Diseases of the Bladder, Ulcerations wherever found. Dr B. P. REESE opposite Spectator office, Staunton, agents for the Valley. au22 New Advertisements.

WINDOW We have just received a large addition to our stock of window glass, which we will sell at a moderate advance on cost, freight added. Merchants will find it to their advantage to give us a call. NEW MACKEREL! in store, very cheap. OLD HERRING! sound ar.d in prime order, at very low figures. FERTILIZERS! FERTILIZERS! Chesapeake, Maryland and South Carolina Phosphates, which have been fully tested, and are known to be very superior.

One farmer writes "After two years' trial I find your ammoniated super phosphate equal to the beat 1 have ever known. In wo instance has it failed." They are sold at a reduced price by BAKKR BROS. Classical and Mathematical School AT STAUNTON ACADEMY. Session begins the 7th of September next and closes tho middle of June following. Tuition, Lights, $250.00 i per entire session payable one-half at commencement of session, remainder Ist of Febru- i ary.

Tuition alone for the classics, $60 per session. Tuition for English branches, $50 Each pupil will pay $1 for fuel. For further particulars, apply to au22-2t C. E. YOUNG, Principal.

Loch WILLOW FEMALE SCHOOL, Churchville, Augusta County, Va. Rev. P. FLETCHER Principal. The next session of this school will commence October 2nd 1871.

and continue eight months. terms Board, (exclusive of lights and washing) per session $120.00 Tuition in higher English branches 40 00 Tuition in primary English branches 25.00 Tuition in Latin 10 00 payable one-half on admission balance on first February next. au22-2t WALL PAPER, Reduced Prices, to make room fall stock. For sale by I HUNTER CO. Auction Sales.

COMMISSIONERS' SALE OF VAL; UABLE REAL virtue of a decree entered at the June term, 1871. by the Circuit Court of Augusta county, in the Chancery causes of Stout als vs. Robertson's adm'r and 3., Anderson vs. adm'r, Crawford, surviving, vs. Robertson's administrator and Turk vs.

Robertson, together, the undersigned commissioners will on THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER THE 7th, 1871, offer for sale at public auction on the premises' that valuable tract ot land on which thu late Colonel George G. Robertson resided in his litetime, containing about acres, situated in the county of Augusta, about 12 milo, N. E. of Staunton on tho road leading from.

Waynesborough to New Hope, and aboui 2 miles from the latter village, adjoining tho lands of Adam Shuey, Isaac Coffman, Aiex'r Kerr and others. The said land is of fiist-rate quality, has been well-farmed, is well watered, and bason it about 60 acres of the finest MEADOW in the county. It is located in a good neighborhood, convenient to churches, schools, mills and post-offices, and is altogether one of the most valuable farms' that has ever been offered for sale. The said farm will be sold a whole or in parcels to suit purchasers, according to a survey and plats which will be exhibited on the day of sale. The improvements consist of a largo and comfortable dwelling house, barn, stables, granary, and other out-buildings.

much cash in hand as will pay the costs of sale, the balance on a credit of one, two, three and four years, with interest from the day of sale, the purchaser to give bonds with approved personal security for the deferred payments, and tne title to be retail ed as ultimate security. GEO. M. COCHRAN, Jr N. K.

TROUT, MARSHALL HANGER, aul-Gt Commissioner. FOR Xear By virtue of a decree of circuit court of Augusta county, in cause of Moon's adm'r vs. Moon's widow, rendered on the 26th day of Ju'y. 1870, the undersigned commissioners will proceed on the premises on Saturday, the 12th day of August next, to sell at public sale to the highest bidder, three lots ot land, known as Nos. 2, 3, and 5, in tho plat of survey of Fleming B.

Moon's land. No. 2 costuming 12 acres, and 2 roods; No. 3 containing 20 acres, 2 roods, and 10 poles, and No. 5 containing 57 acres, merly purchased by John H.

Opie and Wm. H. Tarns. of sale and rule, one-third of amount due from late purchasers in hand, and balance in equal instalments at one and two years, bearing interest from day of sale to be secured by bonds with good personal security, and title to be retained as ultimate security. Sale at 11 o'clock, A.

M. H. M. BELL, i N. K.

TROUT, ora rs the request of Mr. John Opie the above sale is postponed until Monday, the 2nd day of October next, when the property will be offered in convenient lots for pasture, The plat of the lots will be ready before the sale for inspection. Salo in front of Court-house at 11 o'clock, A. H. M.

N. K. TROUT, aulo-tds Commissioners. LAND, FOR pursuance of a decree or the circuit court of Augusta county, entered in cause of Stout, vs. Yi.unt, I will proceed on FRIDAY, the I 15th day of September next, to sell on the prem- ises at public sale to tho highest bidder, the real estate of Martin Yount, as follows A tract of about 100 acres of good land on Christian's creek and Middle river has on it a comfortable dwelling, first-rate barn and outhouses, No.

1 orchard, and is well-watered. Also a lot of about four acres, on which is a chopping, oil and saw mills, and carding machines, Also a house and lot of about two acres, ad- i joining Laurel Hili said is about six miles from Staunton. Terms Costs of suit and sale in hand balanco in equal at one, two, three and four years, respectively, bearing interest from day of sale, purchasers to give bonds with good personal security, and title lobe retained ultimate secuiity. Sale at li clock, a M. N.

K. TROUT, Com'r. PUBLIC SALE OF LAND in Roanoke executors of Charles E. Oliver, deceased, and by the authority of his will, we will, on the 22nd day of August, 1871. offer for sale at public auction upon the premises, the tract of land owned by said Oliver in his lifetime.

This land is situated about three miles from Big Lick, in Roanoke county, adjoining the lands of D. S. Read. James McG. Kent and others, containing 481 acres, and is very valuable, being well adnpted to grass and all the grains grown in this climate It is of easy access, with a good I road to the Big Lick depot of the Atlantic, Mis- sissippi and Ohio Railroad The Land will be shown by either of us.

The terms will be liber- al and made known on the day of sale, so as to suit the views and wishes of those desiring to purchase. WILLIAM WATTS, THOMAS LEWIS, aul-tds Executors. EX ECLTOR'JS MALE OF By direction of the last will of John Lotts, deceased. I will offer at public sale on the premises, on Friday, the Ist day of September next, the tract of land of which the said Lotts died possessed. Said land lies in Augusta county, near five miles South of Middlebrook, adjoining the lands of Capt.

W. C. McKenny and others, has upon it a house and other out-buildings, a i good spring and orchard, and contains 40 acres. Terms at sale. Creditors of the said estate must present their i claims within sixty days properly proven.

One cow, and a quantity of Household prop- erty will be sold at the same time and place. Sale at 11 o'clock, A. M. JAMES H. CALLISON, Ex'or of John Lotts, deed.

i aul-tds A Valuable Farm for The un- dersigned will sell at public sale on Sat- urday the day of August, the farm which belonged to Philip Zink, deed. It contains two hundred and four acres tim- 1 her, 120 cleared, with 8 acres in meadow. It has a never-failing sprinsr of excellent water, and two large orchards of fine fruit. It lies five i miles South of Greenville and two miles East of I Midway, adjoining the lands of John Brown, 1 David Fawber and others. The undersigned will be on the premises on the day before the sale and will show it to persons wishing to ex- 1 amine it.

The title is indisputable Terms made known on the day of sale. I A. J. ZINK, Agent for the heirs. CBLIC SALE OF 25 AIRES OF LAND.

obedience to a decree of the Circuit Court of Augus-ta county, I will, as com- missioner on MOM DAY. THE 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, at the front door of the Court-house of the County of Augusta, at 11 o'clock, offer at public sale 25 ACRES of land, now in tho possession of lying near Christian's creek, and adjoining the lands of Geo. Bateman, David Fives and I others, on which there are two small tenements. Terms much as will be necessary to pay i expense? of sale will be required in cash, on the residue a credit of one, two and three years will i be purchaser giving bonds withaa-t proved personal security, with interest from i and retaining the title as ultimate security until the purchase money is al! paid. DAVIDS.

YOUNG, jui2s-sts Commissioner. Nett? Advertisements. 1 andelbanm A on Augusta street, are receiving new goods daily which they sell at small profits N. All indebted are earnestly requested to call and indulgence cannot be given. Hereafter a strict cash business will be by which means they will be enabled to cheaper than ever.

Mandelbaum A. are selling their stock of 1 Summer Goods at prime cost early and se! cure a bargain. Mandelbanm A Bro. have received a nice line of Black Cloth Suits for wedding purposes, which they are selling cheap. ALL ON Mandelbanm A opposite Spectator office, for cheap Clothing and Gent's Furnishing Goods.

MRS. K. 31. KELLEY wishes to inform her customers, and the public of the city and county, that she has no idea of giving up her business but will carry it on privately up stairs, and, if her health permits, will attend to her business in person. POCKET NEW STOCK, received this and last quality and style at HUNTER COS, Booksellers.

"TVTEW BOOKS received every week by HUNTER CO. Magazines for (September HUNTER CO. Schools. ASIII A LEE University, LEXINGTON, The next session of this Institution will commence on the 3rd Thursday (21st) of September, 1871, and continue without intermission until the fourth in June, 1872. The instruction embraces thorough Classical, Literary and Scientific courses, together with the Professional departments of Law and Engineering.

The entire expenses for the session of 9 months need not exceed $300 or 3325, according to the price of Board. Arrangements are also made for messing, which students may reduce their expenses to $250 per session. For further information address G. W. C.

LEE, President. WILLIAM DOLU, Clerk of Faculty. UNIVERSITY OF The session of this Institution commences on October and continues, without intermission, till the Thursday preceding July 4th. It embraces thorough instruction in Literature and Science, and in the professions of Law, Medicine, and Engineering. The expenses of the Student, exclusive of Text Books, Clothing and Pocket Money, amount to from $365 to $305 per session of nine months, of which sum from $220 to $250 is payable on admission.

For Catalogues address. CHARLES S. VENABLE, Chairman of Faculty, al-tass P. Q. University of Va.

mrmm hill school, LOUISA COUNTY, VA. This School is designed to prepare boys for the highest classes of our colleges or for Course of study extended and thorough. Terms Board and Tuition, Fuel and $225.00 School Library and 2.00 For full circular, address J. KEMPER, Cuckoo. july2s-2mos bo ardino school, AT CUCKOO, LOUISA VA.

The 6th session of this school commences 15th September next, ends 15th June following Terms: Board, with no tuition in French and Latin, each 1000 Music, with use of Piano 30.00 For circulars, with particulars, address Dr. P. B. PENDLETON, july2s-Bts Cuckoo. Va.

AIRY For Young Ladies. This school will its third session September 15th. 1871, and close June 15th, 1872. Miss LIZZIE GIBSON, Principal. Terms per Session of Ten Months English Branches $30.00 Music on Piano or Guitar 60.00 Use of Piano 10.00 French 10.00 Board per month 12 50 Washing Extra.

Those who wish board should anply early. Address THOS. P. WILSON, Mt. Sidney, Va.

Reference can be made to the following patrons of the school: Rev. J. W. K. Handy, D.

I J. Parkins, Dr. G. Walker, Christian Eakle, Maj. William Wilson and others.

Staunton Baptist Female luHtitute, JOHN M. Principal, aidod by Rev. Geo. B. Taylor and other accomplished teachers.

This school offers a very full and thorough course of study in Ancient Languages, Modern Languages, Mathematics, Moral Philosophy, Natural Sciences, (including a course of Lectures on Physioiogv and Hygiene), History, English Literature, and tne English Language and Composition. The Departments of Music, and Drawing and Painting, are in the hands of the best teachers. In tho Preparatory Department efficient instruction is K'von in ttie KJementary English and in the rudiments of Latin and French. i'ho session for 1871-72 begins Tuesday, Sept. 12th, and ends about 20th June.

Charges for Entire Session Board, including fuel, washing, and lights $210.00. Tuition in Collegiate Department (including Anc and Modern Languages, $80 to 90 Tuition in P-eparatory Department $40 to 50 Music with use of piano for practico $00 Drawing and Painting at, usual rates. Apply to Principal for further information. july4- OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL The first annual session will open September Ist, 1871, for a term of ten months. Entire charge for the scholastic year, $150.

For further particulars address Rev. W. R. McNEER, Pr ncipal, Doe Hill, Highland Couniy, Va. junel3-4m Fertilizers.

ATTENTION, FARMERS I am jus receiving a supply of the celebrat ed BAUGH'S RAWBONE PHOSPHATE, which, from an experience by the farmers of thi? county for the past five years, 1 can safely recommend as the BEST ARTICLE upon lands to which it is adapted, that has ever been introduced, not excepting the Peruvian Guano. I have made arrangements for the supply of Ground Bono, Bone Flour, Peruvian Guano, and other Guanos, at the most favorable rates, all of which we will warrant pure and genuine. Read the following certificate from one of the most careful and reliable farmers of tbe county Mr. Geo. E.

Price regard to the effects of Baugh's Rawbone Phosphate, purchased of you, I will state that I have given it a fair trial, having used it for three years. 1 have also tried several other Phosphates of good reputation, and have found Baugh's decidedly the best. I believe it to be, from my experience, a permanent fertilizer, and can confidently recommend it to the farming community. It increased the yield of wheat this season very considerably, and has a very tine effect upon the grass short I have found it to pay me well and expect to continue its use. July.

1871. Ephraim Geeding. I will be glad to have in orders as earljraa possible, that all may be supplied. auls-2m GEO. E.

ELL'S Ammoniated Bon. Super have just received a full supply of this justly celebrated Fertilizer. For wheat and grass it has no superior. We refer to the following persons who have used it with great success, viz Benjamin Crawford, Geo. M.

Cochran, Maj. John A. Harman, Ro. Harnsberger Col. Wm.

D. Anderson, John S. Churchman M. W. D.

Hogshead, H. P. Dickerson, Wm. Bell Crawford and others. Leave your early.

au-23 HOGE BRO. ELL'S Ammoniated Bone Jinpef- PHOSPHATE have made arrangements to furnish this celebrated Fertilizer for Wheat and Grass, whicu has no superior, to the farming community at reduced prices, and on time, by giving satisfactory notes to be promptly met as per contract. Parties wanting will please put in their orders early also furnish Plaster for or on gM mj a ul-5t Waynesboro, Va..