The best and cheapest JOB PRINTING isdone at the Spectator office, where NegotiableNotes, Promissory Notes, Bank Checks for bothBanks, and Blanks for Lawyers, Sheriffs andConstables are always kept on hand. Personsare invited tocall and examine specimens of fan-cy printing in different colors.

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The rain of Sunday night has made the roads)which were in bad condition before, almost im-passable.

\u2666-*-»Three days proceedings of Congress and the

General Assembly will be found on the fourthpage, effectually flanked by advertisements.

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For several weeks, we have made up our sum-mary of the proceedings of the General Assemblyfrom the dailyeditorial abstracts of the RichmondEnquirer. It is due to that paper that we shouldmake this acknowledgment.

.-\u2666-.Don't fail to read the new advertisements. We

have not the space this week to call more specialattention to them. New advertisements, as theyappear week after week in the Spectator, shouldbe carefully read by every subscriber.

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At the request of the Proprietor of the Ameri-can Hotel, we state that meals are furnished tocounty men at the low price of fifty cents. Lastweek we published, at the request of the Pro-prietor of the Virginia Hotel, a similar notice,proposing to furnish good fare at fifty cents permeal.

.-\u2666-.A petition, numerously signed, is incirculation

in this place, requesting Dr. C. R. Harris to re-peat thelecture onthe "Independenceof thought"which he delivered a few weeks since before theStaunton Lyceum. We hope that he will grati-fy the general wishes of our citizens by consent-ing to repeat the lecture.

DROPPED LETTERS.All dropped letters must be prepaid. At offi-

ces wherefree delivery by carriers is established,the law fixes the postage on dropped letters attwo cents each. Where free delivery is not es-tablished, as at this and most other places, theratio is one cent.

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The Thespians will play Toodles next week. ?Capt. Crane, a gentleman famous for renderingthe characters having made an engagement withthem. Harry Langdon will appear in the "Peo-ple's Lawyer* as "the Lawyer." Nooneshouldlose an opportunity of seeing these plays. Duenotice will be given of'the night.

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A young man named Trenary and his fa-ther, Mr. Sam'l Trenary, were stabbed, in Win-chester, on the night of the 22d inst., while at-tending a fire at Mr. Smith's store, opposite theCourt House. The young man was killed in-stantly and his lather is supposed to be mortallywounded. The man who committed the deed isnamed Forney, and was, not long since, an in-mate of the insane asylum at this place. Up tothe time of going to press we were unableto learnthe particulars ofthis sad affair. J

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At the request ofmany citizens, who were pre-vented, by the inclemency of the weather, fromattending the Concert givenby the Choir of thePresbyterian Church on Friday, the 15th, theConcert was repeated on last Thursday night.?As before, the weather was unfavorable, and theaudience, consequently, not as large as it would,

"otherwise, have been. The participants in theseconcerts deserve a great deal of praise, not onlyfor the fine music they make, but also for the la-bor, trouble and time they expend for the benefitof the Church. Where praise is so justly due,it should be generously bestowed.

NEW MUSIC.We are in receipt of the following pieces ofnew

Piano Music from Messrs. Oliver, Ditson «x Co.,Publishers, 277 Washington Street, Boston, wherethe best of Music can be obtained :

NimblefootSchottish, by LizzieM. Hervey, 30c.The Bridge Song ?Poetry by Longfellow?Mu-

sic by Lady Carew. 40c.Blow Gentle Gales.?lnstrumental. This is one

\u25a0 ofBringley Richards' Pieces, 40c.jVapol-con to Josephine?Answer to Josephine

to Napoleon?Song?by Mrs. Onslow, 30c.O Father, Dear, Come Down with the Stamps?

Song and Chorus by Frank Wilder, 30c.We will take pleasure in ordering from this

Firm am- Music our fair readers may desire._»-. _?

''PHILOMATHESIAN.''The question, "Is duelling ever justifiable,''

was luminously and voluminously debatedbeforethe Philomathesian Society last Saturday night.Mr. A. Moore in the affirmative and appointedto open the discussion, being unwell, was not pres-ent, so that Mr. 0. W. Turner, in the negativeentertained and edified the Society with a veryable and eloquent address. The following gen-tlemen also participated in the debate in such amanner as reflected great credit upon their abili-ty as debaters: Messrs. Harrison, Ker, O'Ferralland Hanger in the affirmative, and Messrs. Har-rison, Effinger and Chewning in the negative.?The question being submitted to the Society itwas decided in the affirmativeby a vote of 21to 6.

The question for next Saturday night, "Shouldcapital punishment be abolished," will be openedby Messrs. Geo. Harrison and A. G. Points. ?From the known eloquence and established mer-its of these two gentlemen as debators, a very in-teresting time is expected.

The Philomathesians are now about fort3T (40)strong; the}* are getting along finely, and havea splendid time generally; this we are glad toknow, and happy to witness their rapid growth.

"Long may they wr ave."

THE 22nd AT THE UNIVERSITY.The Washington Society of the University of

Va. gave their annual intermediate celebrationofthe birth day of the "father of his country"?George Washington?on last Friday. The orderof exercises was very interesting, and the atten-dance ofthe citizens and friends of this grand oldinstitution of learning was very large and impo-sing. Charlottesville was largely and most hand-somely represented by a host of her fair daugh-ters. The large and spacious hall ofthe Univer-sity, in which the exercises were conducted, wasfilled to overflowing. About 7 o'clock, P. M.,the Washington Society was formed in tworanks,at the head of East Lawn and conducted by the"StonewallBand," of this place, to the front ofthe main building, where they halted and cameto the open-order, and the Jefferson Society wasthen marched from the West Lawn, lead by theBand, through the ranks ofthe Washington So-ciety into the hall; after they were seated theWash. Society marched in and took their seats ;next came the faculty, who marched in to thetune of Washington's Grand March, and tooktheir seats, together with the orators of the occa-sion. Mr. R. W. Owens, of Md., then read theFarewell Address of Washington in a style oforatory which did great credit to himself and theschool in which he has been taught. Mr. A. W.Perrie, also of Md., then delivered a most elo-quent and appropriate speech of about an hour inlength. As to the composition and delivery ofMr. Perries speech we cannot speak in too highterms of praise. He elicited most hearty ap-plause and bids fair to inscribe his name high onthe scroll of fame. The hall was decorated withevergreens and artificial flowers, in a style ofbeauty which we have never before witnessed ?

the workmanship of our polite and accommoda-ting host, Mr. Jaccheri. One ofthe most promi-nent attractions in the hall is the splendidly exe-cuted and life-like copied painting of Raphael'sSchool of Athens, which represents about fifty ofthe brightest intellects in the arts and sciences ofthe old world, and was executed ata cost of $5500.

Old Virginia has a right to be proud of thismagnificent institution of learning, where theminds of her sons, as well as those from otherStates, are prepared to sway the destiny of Statesand nations. The influence exerted by such aschool for ouryoung men must be felt through-out the land for centnries to come. There areabout 500 students at the University at this time.The exercises were concluded by a serenade,given to each of the professors, after midnight ofthe 22d.

THE AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL FUND.During the war, Congress passed a bill, divi-

ding the proceeds of certain Public Lands amongthe States, to be used for the purpose of endow-ing an Agricultural School in each State. Vir-ginia's quota having been acceptedby her Leg-islature (Alexandria) in 18G4, it now remains furthe Fund to receive its direction, and the presentLegislature has the subject in hand.

We notice that Roanoko, Washington, Wil-liam and Mary and Richmond Colleges, are allasking to be put in possession of this Fund, andthat the papers of the State are coming out in fa-vor of one or another candidate. We have paidlittle attention to the subject; partly because ofthe number of important topics before the Stateand the country, and partly because we havelooked with a sort of suspicion upon even the"gifts" of Congress. But still, if the money is tobe had by Virginia for educational purposes, letus by all means take it, and make the best pos-sible disposition of it. We certainly need all themoney that we can get.If the "Fund" coming to Virginia were suffi-

cient, we should think it far better to found adistinctively Agricultural School, rather than toengraft one upon any of the existing Colleges,each of which has?or is supposed to have?somedenominational bias. But our impression is that,from some cause, a new Institution is out of thequestion. At all events, it seems tobe a foregoneconclusion that one of the existing Colleges willreceive this "Fund."

We are a little surprised to see the Colleges soanxious for it, as the one receiving it must neces-sarily lose its distinctively literary and denomi-national character. But that is their look out. ?

They all want it, and the question for the Legis-lature to decide is, what application of the"Fund" will most promote the interests of Agri-culture in Virginia.

Biased, as it may be, by -local attachment, wewould, of course, vote to give the "Fund"' tosome institution in our beautiful Valley. If thatcannot be, then we are free to confess that Rich-mond is our next choice. Certainly the Rich-mond press has presented strong reasons in favorof that city, and represents that the College thereoffers facilities and guarantees that are all thatcould be desired.

We have no sympathy with the popular preju-dice against a city location for a College. Sucha location has many advantages, and is reallyopen to no valid objection. All tho great Insti-tutions of learning in Europe are in large cities;where vast Libraries abound, and eminent liter-ary and scientific men naturally congregate.

Richmond is destined, we hope, to be an im-portant manufacturing eitj*; it is the seat ofgreatannual gatherings of Farmers and others; it iscentral, and accessible from all parts ofthe State;on all which accounts it is eminently worthy tobe the location of the new Agricultural and po-lytechnic school; specially as its vicinity couldfurnish rich or poor land on which toexperiment.In this latter particular, the Valley would haveto yield the palm, since, as is well known ourcountry is, like Canaan of old, flowing with milkand honey.

STAUNTON LYCEUM.At the adjourned meeting of the Lyceum on

Monday night, the 18th inst., the following ques-tion was discussed in an interesting and learnedmanner:?"ls it probable that the 6 days men-tioned in the Mosaic account of the creation werenatural daj's of 24 hours' length."

The following members participated in the dis-cussion :

In the affirmative, Dr. Fauntleroy and Prof.Pike Powers. In the negative, Mr. Charles E.Young, Mr. Saml Coleman, Prof. Hotehkiss andProf. Hewitt. The question was decided in theaffirmative by a vote of 12 to 9.

At the regular meeting, on Friday night last,the following question was discussed:

"Is the use of vinous or spirituous liquors, ex-cept for medicinal purposes, immoral?" It wasdebated by the following gentlemen : In the af-firmative, Mr. Powell Harrison, Prof. Powers,Mr. Y. 11. Peyton, Rev. Geo. B. Taylor and Dr.C. R. Harris; and in the negative, Prof. Hewitt,Capt. Jas. Bumgardner and Col. Jas. 11. Skin-ner. The question was decided in the affirmativeby a vote of9 to 7.

The Lyceum will meet on Monday night next,when the following question will be discused :

"Have theatrical amusements necessarily animmoral tendency."

The time of meeting has been changed fromFriday to Monday nights.

For the Spectator.My Irascible friend "Chips."?Upon my

word we had no idea that you would take it as apersonal insinuation when we sent you the "long-eared thing" to solve. Never having knownanything of you, previously, we could not, withany kind of propriety, have so complimented you.Now, however, that you have "kicked" so fu-riously without any intentional "spurring" hav-ing been administered, we ma3T bo pardoned forclaiming the license thus granted us.

As to the "extremely difficult charade," whodoes not think it equally as much so as ' 'It?''

We have yet to learn, that, when a quotationis made, it is necessary to givethe author's name,or work from whence it was extracted, and quo-tations marks also. You may expose our beau ifyou wish, and, perhaps, by that means we willfind out who he is.

In conclusion, if you persist in the personal ap-plication of the Charade, we have only to say,u de qustibus non est disputandzirn."

SCHOOL GIRL.1 .-»?

ANSWERS TO "BROADHEAD'S" PUZZLE.Mr. Editor :?Another one of your guessing

readers wishes to inform you that the answer to"Broadhead's" puzzle is "Water."

GALLOWSTOWN.Mr. Spectator jf?After reading "Broadhead's"

puzzle, I have come to the conclusion that theanswer to it is Aqua. NE WTOWN.

February, 22nd 1867.Mr. Editor: ?I send you the answer to

"Broadhead's" puzzle. It is 'water. J. M. L.Fancy Hill, Va.

For the Spectator.Mr. Editor:?l make the answer to "Broad-

head's" Puzzle?Water. Let him solve the fol-lowing

BIBLICAL ENIGMA.I am composed of 11 letters.My 1, 8, 9, 6, 3, is the name of a wicked King

who reigned in Jerusalem two years.My 2, 5, 7, 10, is the name of one who governed

Judea twelve years.My 3, 2, 7, 2, 8, is a city of Macedonia.My 4, 7, was the birth place of Abraham.My 5, 4, 7, is the name ofa Midianitish Prince

who was slain by the Israelites.My (i, 7, 10, 9, was a city in Southern border of

Judea.My 7, 4, 2, is an herb.My 8; 7, 3, 6, was one ofthe most ancient cities

of Judea.My 9, 2, 7, 3, 2, was a town in Lyconiato which

Paul and Barnabus fled when expelled fromLystra.

My 10. 7, was a chieftown of Moab.My 11, 4, 1, is secluded under religious vows.My whole is the name of a distinguished gen-

eral who -onducted the siege of Jerusalem to asuccessful issue. BIBLE READER.

In speaking of the passage in the House ofRepresentatives of Stevens' and Eliots' bills,the Philadelphia Mercury says:

"Thefact that such unrighteous and unheard-of legislation could find controllingmajorities tosustain it, is a lasting disgrace to the Americanname, and a burlesque on our boasted free andso-called popular institutions. The fact of themen who are guilty of this wrong, and who man-ifest these tyrannous instincts?instincts thatwould shame the King of Dahomy or the Czarof Russia?being the chosen representatives ofAmerican constituenciesand even the pride oftheir political associates and of their party?

here is the bitterreflection, the goading thought,that harrows the soul ofevery true loveroffree-dom and oflaw!"

The Evening Post, whose Radicalism placesits testimony on such a point above suspicion,says of the Republicans in Congress:

"A part of them, in both Houses, do notreally desire to complete any practical measureofreconstruction. They mean to keep the South-ern States out as long they can, to treat themas harshly as possible, to force through Con-gress measures which shall increase instead ofdiminishing the divergence between the Presi-dent and Congress. Thes9 men oppose theBlame amendment to the military bill, and insiston the passage of the military bill alone.''

[For the Spectator.]Maltby House, \

Baltimore, Feb. 18, 1867. jDear Spectator:?On Saturday evening, I

took the cars for Baltimore; I could not helpbut contrast the smoothness and steadiness ofthe running of these cars with the jolting andreeling of the cars on the Virginia Central, andthe Orange and AlexandriaRail Roads, to saynothing of the improvement in speed. Afteraquiet Sabbath, everything seems in a bustle andhurry. The streets and the stores were full ofgentlemen and ladies, particularly the latter.?Many of the ladies wore fine dresses trailing inthe mud to a shameful degree.

I was fortunate in finding my way, on my ar-rival in the city, to the Maltby House, kept byA. B. Miller, a gentleman from Virginia, andhe is a true son of the good old stock, andknowshow to make his guests feel at home. I had anice quiet room, a nice clean bed, a great desideratum; and such fare at the table as any gen-tleman might well be pleased with who had agood appetite and a quiet conscience. I wouldadvise all the people of Virginia, and, moreparticularly of the Valley, to go to the Maltby,and 1 venture to say, they will not want tochange while they remain in the city.

Sabbath morn dawned as fair and as beautiful as a May day, which was the more cheeringafter the long period ofcloud aud rain throughwhich we had passed. I went to church onEutaw Street, a temporary place of worship forthe congregation of the Rev. Mr. Rossel, of theBaltimore Conference ofE. M. Church. Mr.R. preached one of the most powerful sermons,which I have ever heard?from the text, "Forwhere your treasure is there will your heart bealso"?to a large and densely crowded as wellas deeply interested audience. He divided histext into two general heads:?"The treasuresof the natural man," and "The treasures of thespiritual man." While speaking of the ava-nciousness of man, he said that, "money wasthe root of all evil," and that the worldly manin its pursuit had the appetite of the tiger, theinsatiablencss of the grave. He said that "theOld Serpent, which had coiled himself aroundthe tree of life in the garden ofEden, had drag-ged his slimy length into the pulpit of theHouse of God, and that many of the ministerspreachedfor money;" that "as long as we (thepeople) have money enough, we can get whatpreachers we please." "I know it is so," ex-claimed the preacher, "aud the Devil will givethem their credentials." In another part ofhis discourse, he said, "ifriches increase on thegood man, as sometimes they do, set not yourheart upon them, but fall upon your knees andask God why this affliction hasfallen uponyou.''Altogether the fervent zeal, the glowing elo-quence, the pathetic appeals, and the forcibleadmonitions of the preacher to the congregation,which seemed wrapped in profound attention,combined to make it truly a powerful sermon.The Reverend gentleman is a large and finelooking man, with a big head, and one of themost expressive faces which I have ever seen.His gestures were very graceful and appropriate,and his eye, now quick and fierce as a tiger's,now sympathetic as the morning dew, is asbright and glowing as the evening star. To ap-preciate the sermon, you should have seen aswell as heard the man. Bein<r a Methodist, Iwas highly delighted to hear the glowing andbeautiful comments made by persons at thehotel table, who, I suppose, are not membersof the church, in regard to said sermon. Oneother remark in regard to the large and quietcongregation, and lam done. I was greatlypleased that the choir sang, to the accompani-ment ofa small church organ, plain and easy,though beautiful and appropriate tunes to thehymns, and did not give us the abominable op-eratic music, which seems to have become sopopular in most of the churches to the detri-ment of the cause of religion. When will ourpeople cease to try to serve the Lord in the liveryof the Devil ? The hour was consumed by theminister in his notice ofthe first division of histext?"the treasures of the natural man," aDda short hour it seemed, and he did not take upthe other division. Owing to the division ofthe Baltimore Conference, this congregationhave no church in which to worship, but havefitted up a hall for that purpose over one of thebanks of the city. It will not be long, however,until they build one.

Mr. Doolittle made a speech in the Senate onSaturday in opposition to Stevens' bill for themilitary government of the South, in which hesaid he had travelled over a large portion of theSouth with nothing but a smallpocket knife, andscouted the idea of the disloyalty of the South.But the Senate will pass it, and if the Presidentvetoes it, as he will no doubt do, Congress willpass it over his veto, and we will have a set ofmilitary satraps and peccaninnies placed overus who will tyrannize over us in every conceiv-able way. It seems that Congress intends torule or ruin the South in spite of all justiceandall rights. They are carrying out the old pro-verb?"to the victors belong the spoils."

Yours, &c, K.[From the Richmond Times.]

Negro Suffrage Inevitableif Sherman's BillEeeomes a Law.

The "Reconstructionbill" isframedwith suchingenious malignancy, that whctlier we adoptthe constitutionalamendmentorprefer to con tinuein ourpresent unrepresentedcondition, we cannotavoidnegro suffrage.

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If this bill becomes a law, at the Virginiaelections, in May next, for Governor, Lieuten-ant-Governor, Attorney General and membersof the General Assembly, every male negro inVirginia above the age of twenty-one will beentitled to vote. Nor are we permitted to allowthis election to go by default, for the AlexandriaConstitution j)rovides that these electionssludltakeplace in May next. We are denied theprivilege of seeking refuge in a purely militarydespotism by the abolition of this provisionalgovernment, for it rests with the Federal Gov-ernment, and not with ourselves, to determinewhether this State government shall he con-tinued or abolished.

Whether, therefore, we adopt the "constitu-tional amendment," with negro suffrage, andCongressional representataion "annexed," orprefer to continue as we are, we cannot, ifSherman's bill becomes a law, avoid almostimmediatenegro equality at the ballot-pox.

The Alexandria Constitution says we shallhave certain elections in the spring, and theSherman's bill says that at those elections, allmale negroes twenty-one years of age shall beallowed to vote.

We lose no time in pointing out to our read-ers the horns of the dilemma upon which thisbill impales us. It allows no refuge from negrosuffrage, and there is no escape except throughthe agency ofthe Supreme Court.

The monstrous features of this bill should atonce receive the attention of the ablest lawyersofthe General Assembly, and steps should betaken to have it brought under the fire of theSupreme Court, where it will be thoroughly de-molished.

The Boston Post, in an editorial article onMr. Eliot'sbill, takes occasion to reveal thestate of civilization in the Northeast:

1 "Newspaper offices have been mobbed?in-dividuals seized and tarredand feathered, rid-den upon rails, and executive influence interpos-ed to shield the culprits from the punishmentthe court decreed. Robberies and murders havebeen alarmingly prolific?garroters, bank rob-bers and burglars have plied their vocation asvigilantly here as in Louisiana, and with as muchimpunity ; but this is goring a different ox, a*ndMr. Eliot and his radical friends are not at allalarmed by the fact. The murders all aroundvs?in lloxbury woods, in Franconia, N. H., inAuburn, Me. ?speak a depravity the Southcannot exceed ; while therobberies in New Yorkand New England are unprecedented in magni-tude and numbers. If crime be the gaugewhereby to decide upon the right ofself-govern-ment, New England would be in imminentdanger of territorialism at once. But it is all atriek?a mere subterfuge to prolong power andpatronage in the hands of the Radical party byshutting out one-third of the territory and one-third of the people of the United States fromany representation or any voice in itsment."

General Grant.?The Washington corre-spondent of the Baltimore Gazette, speaking ofthe substitution of the President for GeneralGrant in the Sherman bill, says :

"I have positive information that this altera-tion was made, not in deference to the Consti-tution, not because of any disposition to lenity,but for the reason that it was demandedby Gen.Grant himself, who, whatever may be his af-filiation with the Radical party, at least disdainsto be made the scapegoat of their iniquitousmachinations."

The Taxes of Farmers. ?

The following is very important to farmers,and the decisions have recently been given bythe Commissionerof InternalRevenue at Wash-ington :

1. Farmers will not be required to make re-turn of produce consumed in their own im-mediate families.

2. The farmer's profits from sale oflivestockare to be found by deducting from the grossreceipts for animals sold the purchase moneypaid for the same. If animals have been lostduring the year by death or robbery, the purchase money paid for such animals may be de-ducted from the gro.s income of the farm.

3. No deductionscan be made by the farmerfor the value of services rendered by his minorchildren, whether he actually pa"ys for suchservices or not. If bis adult children work forhim, and receive compensation for their labor,they are to be regarded as other hired laborersin determining his income.

4. Money paid for labor, except such as isused or employed in domestic service, or in theproduction ofarticles consumed in the family ofthe producer, may be deducted.

5. No deduction can be allowed in any casefor the cost of unproductive labor. If houseservants are employed a portion of the time inproductive labor, such as the making of butterand cheese for sale, a proportionate amount ofthe wages paid them may be deducted.

6. Expenses for ditching and cleaning newland are plainly expenses for permanent im-provement, and not deducted.

7. The whole amount expended for fertilizersapplied during the year to the farmer's landmay be deducted, but no deduction is allowedfor fertilizers produced on the farm. The costofseed purchased for sowing and planting maybe deducted.

8. If aperson sells timberstanding, the profitsare to be obtained by estimating the value ofthe land after the removal of the timber, andfrom the sum thus obtained, deducting the es-timated value of the land on the Ist day of Jan-uary, 1862, or on the day of purchase since thatdate.

9. Where no repairs have been made by thetax-payer upon any building owned by himduring the preceding five } rears, nothing can bededucted for repairs made during the year forwhich his income is estimated.

10. A fanner should make return of all hisproduce sold within the year, but a mereexecu-tory contract for a sale is not a sale; delivery,either actual or constructive, is essential. Thecriterion by which to judge whether a sale iscomplete or not is to determine whether thevendor still retains in that character aright overthe property; if the property were lost or des-troyed upon which of the parties, in the absenceofany otherrelation between them than that ofthe vendor and vendee, would the loss fall.

Relative to Ohurch Property.The following is a copy of an act, passed by

the General Assembly on the 14th instant, toamend chapter 77 of the Code of Virginia, inrelation to church property, which will no doubtinterest many of our readers:

1. Be it enacted, &c, That the ninth sectionofchapter seventy-seven of the Code, (editionof I860,) be amended and re-enacted so as toread as follows:

"9. The circuit court of the county or corpo-ration wherein there may be any parcel of suchland or the greaterpart thereof, may on applica-tion of the proper authorities of such congrega-tion, from time to time appoint trustees eitherwhere there were or are none, or in place offormer trustees, and change those so appointedwhenever it may seem to the court proper, toeffect or promote the purpose ofthe conveyance,devise or dedication. And the legal title tosuch land for that purpose be vested in the saidtrustees, for the time being, and their succes-sors. And whereas divisions have occurred insome churches or religious societies to whichsuch religious congregations have been attached,and such divisions may hereafter occur, it shallin any such case be lawfulfor the communicantsand pew-holdersand pew-owners over 21 yearsof age, by a vote of a majority of the wholenumber as soon as practicable after the passageof this act, or wherever such divisions shall oc-cur, to determine to which branch ofthechurchor society such congregation shall thereafterbelong, and which determinationshall be reportedto the said court, and if approvedshall beenter-ed on the minutes, and shall De conclusive asto the title to and control ofany property heldin trust for such congregation, and shall be re-spected and enforced accordingly in ail the courtsof this Commonwealth. And whereas thereare churches or religious societies, which areentirely independentin theirorganization of anyother church or any general society, in whichdivisions have occurred or may occur; in caseof divisions in any such independent church orsociety, a majority ofthe membersthereofenti-tled to vote by its constitution, as existing atthe time ofsuch division, or where such churchor society has no written constitution, entitledto vote by the ordinary practice or customs ofsuch church or society, shall decide the right,title and control ofall property held in trust forsuch church or society, or the religious congrega-tion connected therewith, and their decisionshall be reported to such court, and ifapprovedby it shall be so entered on the minutes andshall be final, as to ,-uch right of property soheld."

This act shall be in force from its passage.

One can hardly help thinking that the Pro-phet Micaii had a glimpse of this age and ofthis country (the Northern portion of it) whenhe said : "They build up Zion with blood andJerusalemwith iniquity. The heads thereofjudge for reward, and the priests thereof teachfor hire, and the prophets thereof divine formoney ; yet will they lean upon the Lord andsay: 'Is not the Lord among us? None evilcan come upon us.' "

Co -Partnership.

DISSOLUTION.?The Co-partnership heretofore existing, un-der the style and firm of Jones & Hunter, is dis-solved this d&y (January 24th, 18G7) by the juniorpartner purchasing the interest of 11. W. Jones,the senior member.

H. W. JONES,C. W. HUNTER.

NEW FIRM C. W. Hunter, recently ofJones & Hunter, havingassociated with him

Wm. C. Nowlin, of Appomattox co., Va., in theBOOK, STATIONERY and MUSIC

business, will hereafter be conducted under thestyle of HUNTER & NOWLIN, at the formerstand of Jones & Hunter, next door to the PostOffice, Staunton, Va., who will settle all accounts,pro and con, of the old concern; and they res-pectfully ask the encouragement and support ofthe public, promising to neglect no effort to grat-ify their wishes, and tosupply everything in theBook and Stationeery line that may be calledfor.

HUNTER & NOWLIN,Next door to Post Office, Staunton, Va.

?1 A lll).?The patrons of the late firm of JonesJ & Hunter, are hereby offered my grateful

acknowledgments for their past support, and themany assurances of satisfaction heretoforereceiv-ed, will be a great incentive to the new firm formore zealous and diligent efforts to serve andplease them. Very respectfully,

febl2-tf C. W. HUNTER.

Grazing Cattle.. ,?, _?.«-? ,?,

TO CATTEE .HEN.? AII persons havingcattle to graze next summer, are informed

that I will receive and graze for the season, 300head, on that well known grazing farm, the "BigSpring," in Pocahontas county, West Virginia.The superior quality of the grass on said farm,for fattening, is well known to all cattle men inthe Valley.

The services of a first class herdsman has beensecured.

Terms?For all cattle over one year old, $1.per month; for yearlings 75 cents. For furtherparticulars address me at Mountain Grove, Bathcounty, Va.

feb 19?3t A. C. L. GATEWOOD.

Public lienting.

A GRAZING FAR3I FOR RENT.Iwill rent in the town of Staunton, in

front of Peck & dishing's Auction Room, onSaturday. March 2nd, 1867,

for one year, an undividedone-halfof 1060 acresof good GRAZING LAND, lying in the coun-ty of Pocahontas, W. Va., on the road leadingfrom Huntersville to Huttonsville, and 25 milesfrom the first named place.

This land is good lime-stone soil, well-watered,and susceptible of grazing 150 cattle. The otheri of this farm belongs to J. B. Dickerson and willhave to be grazed in common with him.

Renting to take place at 11 o'clock, A. M.WM. A MANN.

By Peck & Clshing, Auctioneers.feb 19?tdr

STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.Marriages.

At Broad Street (Methodist) Church, Februaryloth, by tho Rev. George W. Langhorne, Mr.James Curtis Taylor and Miss Mollie F.Wiley?both of Richmond.\u25a0mi i 111 ill ii ii i i i 111 iibii mm ii ibin i \u25a0 !\u25a0\u25a0 mi \u25a0\u25a0 urn ii

Deaths.Ephraim Kerr died of pneumonia, the 9th of

Feb. 1867, aged 66 years and 6 months.Miss Jane Kerr died of dropsy, Feb. 10th,

1867, aged 66 years.James Alexander, son of Epraim Kerr, died

of pneumonia, Feb. 11th, 1867, aged 4 months.At the residence of her son, Mr. D. A. Pleeker,

near Centreville, in this county, on the night ofJanuary 20th, Mrs. Elizabeth Plecker, aged76 years. She had been a consistent member ofthe German Reformed Church for 58 years.

On the loth inst., at the residence of Judge H.W. Shetfey, of consumption, Geo. T. Jenkins,of Baltimore, aged 26 years. Mr. Jenkins wasformerly a memberof the 12th Va. Cavalry.

On Friday night, Feb. Bth, at her home nearMt. Meridian, after an illness of four weeks, MissLizzie Foster, eldest daughter of VVm. R. andMary C. Foster.

How lonely and sad do the bereaved ones feelwhen they remember that they shall no morehear her ringing voice; no more behold thosesparkling eyes, that beamed with pleasure atyouth's bright ard happy anticipations. Yes,they shall miss her at morning, noon and at night.And though they have the assurance and hopethat all is well with her, whom none knew but tolove, yet, what sadness swells their hearts, whenthey think of one so young and so dear, beingsnatched from the embrace of tho«e who lovedand cherished her as the apple of their eye! Ablossom, emblem of purity, has been torn .fromthe embrace of life and laid in the cold and silenttomb. While her body rests in the grave, herhappy spirit has taken its flight to those elysianfields beyond the confines of death, there to baskin the sunshine and glory of the redeemed inheaven, and enjoy thatblessed immortality whichhas been prepared and reserved for those wholove God "and have washed their robes and madethem white in the blood of the Lamb." "Bless-ed are thedead which die in the Lord from hence-forth : yea, saith the spirit, that they may restfrom their labors ; and their works do followthem."

"Sister, thou wast mild and lovely,Gentle as the summer breeze,Pleasant as the air of eveningWhen it floats among the trees.Peaceful be thy silent slumber,Peaceful in the grave so low;Thou no more wilt join our number,Thou no more our songs shalt know.Dearest sister, thou hast left us,Here thy loss we deeply feel,But 'tis God that hath bereft us,He can all our sorrows heal.Yet, again we hope to meet thee,When the day of life is fled,Hope in heav'n with joy to greet thee,Where no farewell tear is shed."

Special Notices.

DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS,Dye-Stuffs, Glass and Putty, at greatly re-dvced prices, for sale by

feb26 Dr. WAYT & BRO., Druggists.

MAMILLARY LOTION? a very efficientremedy for sore and inflamed nipples.

_^ Dr. WAYT & BRO.A Grand Epoch, in Medicine.

Dr. Maggiel is the founder of a new medicalsystem. The quantitarians whose vast internaldoses enfeeble tho .stomach and paralyze the bow-els and with whose external remedies the ulcera-ted and eruptive surfaces of the skin are delugedin vain must give, place to the man who restoreshis health and appetite with from one to threeharmless pills, and cures the most virulent andscrofulous disorders with from one to three boxesof his matchless salve.

Dr. Maggiel's Pills and Salve have ushered ina new medical era. No more nauseating ava-lanches of drastic drugs need be poured downsick people's throats. One ofMaggiel's Pills rec-tifies the disordered condition of the stomach andliver, cleanses the head and restores the nervesin a space of time short enough to be almostclassed as marvellous.

In fact Maggiel's Bilious, Dyspeptic and Diar-rhea Pills cure where all others tail. While forBurns, Scalds, Chilblains, Cuts, and all abra-sions of the skin, Maggiel's Salve is infallible.

Caution !?Purchase none without the nameof J. HAYDOCK on the wrapper, Proprietor,and the trade mark, J. MAGGIEL, M. D. Soldby all Druggists, 25 cents per box, and J. Hay-dock, Propriptor, New York. feb 19 ly.Perry I>»vis' Vegetable Pain Killer.

THE GREAT FAMILY MEDICINEOF THE AGE !

Pain Killer, taken internally, should be adul-terated with milk or water, and sweetened withsugar if desired, or made into a syrup with mo-lasses. For a Cough, a few drops on sugar eatenwill be more effective than anything else. ForSore Throat, gargle the throat with a mixture ofPain Killer and water, and relief is immediateand the cure positive.

It should not be forgotten that the Pain Killeris equally as good to take internally, as to use ex-ternally. Each bottle is wrapped with full direc-tions for its use.

Please Read the Printed Directions.:J&" For sale by Dr. N. Wayt & Bro., 2 doors

West Ist National Bank, Staunton, Va.feb 12?lm

TO CONSUMPTIVE*.?The Advertiser,having been restored to health in a few

weeks, by a very simple remedy, after havingsuffered several years with a severe lung affection,and that dread disease, Consumption?is anxiousto make known to his fellow-sufferers the meansof cure.

To all who desire it, he will send a copy of theprescription used, (free ofcharge), with the direc-tions for preparing and using the same, whichthey will find a sure cure for Consuni2)tion, Asth-ma, Bronchitis, &c. The only object of the ad-vertiser in sending the Prescription, is to benefitthe afflicted, and spread information which heconceives to be invaluable ; and he hopes everysufferer will try his remedy, as it will cost themnothing, and may prove a blessing.

Parties wishing the prescription will please ad-dress Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,

Williamsburgh, Kings county, N. Y.oct 23?lyrP. S.?A pamphlet, (free of charge.) contain-

ing the above named prescription, and a full his-tory of Mr. Wilson's case, as also.the preparedRemedy, may be obtained ofDr. N. WAYT & BRO., Druggists,febl9toct23 Main St.. Staunton Va.

Pair & Dinner.

LADIES' MEMORIALASSOCIATION.

A FAIR will be held, and a public Dinnergiven by the ladies of this association, in the townof Staunton, on the Fourth Monday of March,1867, with the view of providing further meansfor the prosecution of the work in which theyhave long been engaged, inwhich much has beenaccomplished, but where very much remains tobe done. It needs not to commend this holywork to the sympathies of our people. An un-deseerated grave is a poor return for the sacrificeof life; yet, this is all we can now accord. Letthis be cheerfully given. Hitherto, the ladies inthe country have had small opportunity of co-operating in this work. Money only has beenasked, and, in many instances, this they had notto spare. Now, contributions are solicited ofsuch kind that each may bestow something.?Everything that can be available in furnishingthe dinner; every article ofuse or of ornament tosupply the tables ofthe Fair will be needed, andwill be of avail in swelling the proceeds. Sendflour, meat, poultry, butter, eggs, produceof allkinds. Send clothing, yarn, socks,?in short,everything that each one, in his circumstances,can spare. Send articles of use, where it can bedone, rather than such as aremerely ornamental.Let the ladies in each neighborhood associate andprepare a contribution and send it to the Associ-ation at Staunton some ten days previous to thefourth Monday in March. This fair will be keptopen from day to day until all the articles con-tributed are disposed of. Jan. 22? tdAuction & Commission Houses.

A GENERAL AUCTIONANDCOMMISSION BUSINESS.

The undersigned, under the firm and style ofPeck & Cushing,

having taken the large and commodious store-room of Mrs. B. Bolen, at the corner of Augustastreet and Spring Alley, inStauuton, for thepur-pose of conducting a

General Auction and Conanisslon Business,solicit consignments of all kinds of Goods andProduce, tobe sold either at auction or privatesale, at reasonable charges.

Sale? of all kii.Us of property attended eitherin town or county. H. H. PECKjan Ist, 1867. E. M. CUSHING.Vindicator copy

Staunton Building Association.?-?-? _?

BITIL3>ING ASSOCIATION NOTICE.Books for subscription to Shares of theStaunton Building Association will be open untilTuesday, the 28th inst., at 11. Ker's store, cornerof Main and New streets. Parties desiring totake stock are invited to come forward immedi-ately. The monthly dues will be required to bepaid at theregular meeting night on the 28th in-stant. By order of the President,

feb 19?td H. KER, Secretary.

TUB 3IAMKFTS.-?-. .

Staunton Prices Current.Corrected Every Week by K. Ker & Bro.

WHOLESALE PRICESStaunton, Feb. 25, 1867.

Flour?Superfine $1H; Extra 12i ; Family 13i.Wheat, $2 40Corn 60c bushelOats 35cBuckwheat,?dull 2icBacon, ?New, 12c, Hog RoundPork, $7i@sß'#cwt.Lard,?New, 12cButter, ? 25c® 30c "^tbEggs, ; 25cIrish Potatoes, 50c f*busMeal, 65cOffal, Uc $tbSalt, Marshall, $4 f»sackSugar?Brown, 15@18c; Coifee, 20; Crushed, 23cMolasses, 75cts®$1.00 <tf gallonTeas, Black, $2; Green $3.00Wool?dull?Unwashed, 25c; Washed, 35c@40Flaxseed ..... $1£Guano?Pacific, $75.00; Peruvian, $105'; RawBone, $70.

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Carefully Corrected by W. D. Tompkins & Bro.,General Commission Merchants,

basin bank, richmond, va.Febuary 22, 1867.Flour?sl2l® $13 for Superfine; $14® $144 forExtra; $16a$16i for Family.

Wheat, None offering.Corn 90a92AMeal, 90c@95c. Bolted 95ca$l.Oats 60a65£ye 1.45a1.50Bacon?Hog round, 13a14eBetter, 25a30,Lard 13cal4cPork, j 10al0iW001?40a44 for washed; 20a25 for unwashed.Apples $4as 7 bbl.Seeds?Flax Seed, $2.60a52.65; Clover, $91a9ifcTimothy, $4a5.Hay $Ual3sFruit?Dried Apples, 7*aßic; Peaches. 25a30c.£ EAS. $li@liBeaks, $2J@3Guano, $90 for No. 1 Peruvian.

Medical.T IFE IN A PILL DOX !

EXTRAORDINARY EFFECTSFrom Maggiel's Anti-Bilious Pills !!

ONE PILL IS A DOSE.ONE PILL IS A DOSE.

ONE PILL IS A DOSE.

What 100 letters a day say from Patients allover the habitable Globe!

"Dr. Maggiel, your pill has rid me of all bil-iousness."

"No more noxious doses for me in 5 or 10pillstaken at a time. One of your pills cured me."

"Thanks, Doctor, My headache has left me.Send another box to keep in the house."

"After suffering tortures from Bilious Colic,two of your Pills cured me, and I have had noreturn ofthe malady."

_"Our doctors treated me for Chronic Constipa-

tion, as they called it, and at last said I was incu-rable. Your Maggiel's Pills cured me."

"I had no appetite; Maggiel's Pills gave me ahearty one."

"Your Pills are marvelous.""I send for another box, and keep them in the

house.""Dr. Maggiel has cured my headache that was

chronic.""I gave half of one of your pills to my babe

for cholera morbus. The dear little thing gotwell in a day.""My nausea of a morning is now cured.""Your box of Maggiel's salve cured me of noi-

ses in the head. 1 rubbed some salve behind myears and the noise left."

"Send me two boxes; I want one for a poorfamily "

"I enclose a dollar; your price is twenty-fivecents, but the medicine to me is worth a dollar."

"Send me five boxes of your pills.""Let me have three boxes of your Salve and

pills by return mail."

For all diseases of the Kidneys, Retention ofUrine, &c., Maggiel's Pills are a perfect cure.

One dose will satisfy any one.

FOR FEMALE DISEASES:Nervous Prostration, Weakness, GeneralLassitude, Want of Appetite,

Maggiel's Pills will be found an effectualremedy.

Maggiel's Pills and Salveare almost, universal in their effects, and a cure

can be almost always guaranteed.Each Box Contains Twelve Pills.

One Pill is a Dose.*

NOTICE.?None genuine without theengraved trade mark around each pot or box,signed by Dr. J. MAGGIEL, New York, tocounterfeit which is felony.

JHt* Sold by all respectable dealers in medi-cines throughout the L nited States and Canadas,

AT 25 CENTS A BOX OR POT.All orders for the United States must be ad-

dressed to J. Haydock, No. 11Pine street, NewYork.

Patients can write freely about their complaintsand reply will be returned by the following mail.Write for "Maggiel's Treatment of Diseases."

February 20?eowly

Labor-Saving Machine.

THE EXCELSIOR DRAG SAW.E. BERREY'tf PATENT, July 19, 18*34.

This celebrated machine combines greater du-rability, simplicity, and strength, than any otherof the kind now in use. It is adapted for cuttingcord wood, stove wood, cooper stuff, shingle stuff,&c.

It has the capacity for cutting from thirty toforty cords per day ; will saw a log four feet indiameter without choking, and works easily withtwo or four horses. It can be run with any horsepower. The saw-guide is self-operating. Theguide controls the saw while entering the log andalso controls saw while going through the log.

We are now manufacturing these machines, fordelivery to any part of this State. All orderswill receive promptattention.

For further particulars address the proprietors,EAKLE & LINN,

Mt. Sidney, Augusta county,feb 12?tf _

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Virginia.

Auction Sales.

tIOMXISSIOKERS' SALE OF VERY/ Valuable Real EstateIn the ioicn of Waynesboro' and vicinity.Under a decree of the Circuit Court of Augu<-ta county, dated the 11th day of February, 1867we, as Commissioners appointed by said" Court'will offer at public sale, on the premises, on

Friday, the loth day of March next,the following desirable town property, in thetown of Wavnesboro', namely:That large brick DWELLING and STORE-HOTSE, located on a corner in the centre of thetown, and one of the best stands for business inthe place. The budding contains ten rooms, well

arranged for all family and hmfnon proposes.A LOT on Main st., on which is a good framedDwelling House, sufficiently large for any ordi-nary sized family.Two very superior Town Lots, on which is a

two-story Brick Dwelling House, and oat-housesFive Acres of No. 1 Meadow Land, adjoining thetown, and equal to any in tho county for eras*and other crops.Also a tract of Land lying on Back Creek, itthe county of Augusta, and adjoining the land,

of Moses L. Alexander, G. B. Stuart, and others,and in a region of great mineral wealth, contain-ing 100 acres.Terms:?The cost of sale in hand, one-third olthe residue on the Ist of July, 1867; one-third onthe Ist July, 1868, and the remaining third the Ist

of July, 1869. JOHN J. LAREW.JNO. TOWBERMAN,feb 19?Its Commissioners.

IfALIABLE JLAVDS FORSALE ORT RENT.As Commissioner acting under two decrees ren-dered in the ease of Koiner's Executor, vs. Koin-ers widow and heirs, I will, onThursday, the Ith of March,inTront of P. Sehmueker's store, near Fishers-ville depot, offer for sale,,at public auction, threetracts of land, which belong to the estate of M.Koiner, deed, viz:

THE BROOKS TRACT, containing 313 acres,lying on South River, about one mile aboveW aynesboro.

THE ENTRY TRACT, containing 126 acres,fa large portion heavily timbered, lying 2£ milesEast of Fishersville and H miles from the Rail-road.THE FABER TRACT, containing 102 acres,with a fine spring, ordinary improvements, and25 acres of good timber, lying near R. R. a mileand a haif East of Fishersville.These lands are so well known, that amoremi-nute description is unnecessary. Persons desi-ring to purchase will examine for themselves.Ifany of these lands should not be sold on theday named, they will, forthwith, be ottered forrent.The terms accomodating and made known on

day of sale. ALEX. H. 11. STUART,teb 12?4w Commissioner.CORK FOR SALE.

The undersigned, Executors of Michael Koiner,deed., will, onThursday, the Ith of March,

at the same place and time where tho valuablelands of the estate of the deceased will be sold byCommissioner Alex. 11. H. Stuart, offer for saleseveral hundred bushels of corn.FRANKLIN KOINER, i ? ,DAVID KOINER, I hx rs-

febl9?3ta.WIIJf~BB gQLP AT PUBiac SALE?

ON FRIDAY, THE IST OF MARCHat the late residence of Henry McCadden, deed,on Christian's Creek, near Greenville, a full setof Carding Machines. At the same time, thehouse and Jotwill be for rent.

Terms made known on day of sale.feb 18-21 BY THE HEIRS.

MILL PROPERTY FOR SALE.On the 21st day of February next, I willoiler for sale publicly, (if not sold privately be-

fore that time,) the property known asalone Mills,

on North River, 5i miles North of Lexington.?This mill is in good repair and in a good graingrowing country. There is a good two storyBrick House, with four rooms, and other necessa-ry buildings.

Persons wishing to buy such property willplease call and examine for themselves.

JOHN CHAPLIN.feb 12?.1t Vind copy

TRUSTEE'S SALE Ifl SAXGERS-VILLE.?I will sell publicly, on SATUR-DAY, the 9th of March, at 12 M., the House and

Lot of Asa E. Pierce in said village, conveyed indeed in trust, for benefit of A. W. mown, deed,and now for benefit of Mrs. Mary Brown. Theproperty is desirable, as much so as any in thevillage.

Terms : ?One-third cash, the balance in sixand twelve months, the purchaser giving bondand security. Lien retained and such convey-ance made as vested in me as trustee.

J. M. MeCUE,feb 12?tds Tr!li te JL_

OHORT HILL FARM and TI.UDERO LAND FOB SALE.As administrator, with the will annexed, of R.K. Barton, deed, Iwill sell at auction, at McClin-tock's Mill,

On Thursday, the 28th day of February,that valuable farm known as the "Short HillFarm," lying in Rockbridge county, on the ShortHill, and containing about

One Thousand, one Hundred Acres.There are about 300 acres cleared, which is landof an excellent quality, Southern exposure, andvery productive, and a large minitier of fruittrees which never miss a crop. A large portionof the cleared land is fine natural meadow land,producing heavy crops of grass and pasture.?Most of the uncleared land is heavily timbered,and a good portion of it excellent to'baeco land.There is excellent water power and mill site onthe farm.

Tkkms:?Cash in hand sufficient to pay costsof sale, andfor the residue three equal'lnsta!-ments, the first payment to become doe 6 monthsfrom the day of sale-, the second eighteen months,and the third two years, each bond bearing inter-est from the day of sale. Bonds with good secu-rity will be required, and the legal title retaineduntil the purchase money is paid.

The sale will be in gross and not by the acre.W. F. POAGUE. Adm'r.Staunton Spectator, Lynchburg Virginian andCharlestown Free Press publish once a week tillday of sale and send account, with a copy of pa-per, to fa. F. Poague, Fancy Hill, Rockbridge,Va.? Lex. Gazette. febo?tds

LAND FOR SALE.? Under a decree oftheCircuit Court of Augusta county, in thecause of John Towberman et al vs. Win. 11. Ro-sen and others, I will proceed, on the premises,on Friday, the Ist day of March next, to sell, atpublic sale, a tract of land in Augusta county,containing

ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SIXAcres. It is medium quality land; adjoins Da-vid Greavcr, Wm. Gibson, and others, about sev-en miles South-West of Staunton.The improvements are good, and has on it a

-So. 1 orchard and all necessary buildings.It is enough to say that the quality of the land,its proximity to market, and agreeableness oftheneighborhood, invite those in search of a desira-ble home toat least an examination of it.I reside on the farm, and will show it to anyone wishing to examine it.Terms:?One-fourth upon confirmation of sale,balance in three equal annual instalments fromday of sale, bearing interest, the purchaser togive bonds with good security, ancl title to theland to be retained as ultimate security.

But in my discretion, I may so modify the termsas to require the payments to be made in currentgold com ot the United States, or the equivalentthereof, incurrent funds, at the time of actualpaymentof instalments, to be ascertained by themarket price.of such coin in Staunton, at thetimes ot such payments.?

. GEORGE ROSEN,jan lo?tds Commissioner.

LANI> FOR SALE.? WiII be sold at pubhe auction, on the premises, near MingoFlats, in Randolph county, West Virginia, onTuesday, the 30M day of April,a tract of 3800 acres of valuable grass land.About 1000 acres are hacked and deadened;the soil is admirably adapted to grass. The tim-ber is sugar maple, wild cherry, beech, some oakand chestnut. It is situated on the valley fork ofElk river. The portion now hacked grazed 180head of cattle previous to the war. It can be di-vided into 3or 4 grazing farms. Ifthis land wascleared smooth, it would fatten 1000 head of cat-tle.Tkkms accommodating.If not sold it will be rented on the day of sale.Apply to Bell, Echols & Catlett, Staunton, Va.,or to the undersigned, at Goshen Bridge.jan 15?tds JOHN D. STERRETT,

Ex'or of James R. Sterrett, deed.

Sewing Machines.

AT THE STORE OF MR. COWANorders will be taken for the well-known

Common Sense Family Sewing Machine,for the benefit of the Ladies' Memorial Associa-tion. This machine is cheap and durable, andhas given entire satisfaction wherever used.

Price $20, and warranted for three years. Ma-chine shown and references given.Agents in the country are wanted who will sellit for the same purpose, to whom the profits of

every third machine will be given._feb_l9?tf

SHEWING MACHINES I? We have secur-ed the agency for this section of the Valley

for the sale ofWilcox and Gibb's Sewing Machines

which have been pronounced the best now in use.We will take pleasure in exhibiting a sample

Machine at our Store.Wr e are authorized to refer to Mrs. Kelley, Mrs.

Marquis and Mrs. John G.Smith, who have themin use. WOODS & GILKESON.

oct 9?tf

Plour, Grain & Seed Store.

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.? THEsubscriber will pay the highest cash prices forFLOUR, GRAIN AND SEED.

He will also sell Salt,Cotton Yarn and Cotton Cloth,

Fish?Mackerel?in bbls, ibbls, i bbls,and kits ; sporting and shipping powder,

Bags for Grain and Seed,Lead and Wheel Harness?full sets,

and other goods, all at the lowestcash prices, by RICHARDSON,

at J. W. S. Taylor's old stand, Main st.,jan B?tf opposite Ist National Bank.

(jALT !-WORTHINGTON SALT, in large,C 5clean, full sacks: alsoGROUND ALUM SALT, cheap for cash.For sale by RICHARDSON,

at J. W. S. Taylors old stand, Main St.,jan 8 oppo First National Bank.YARXA COTTON CXOTH

\J For sale by'RICHARDSON,

at J. W S. Taylors old stand, Main st.,jan 8 Bank.

A EOT OF LEAD *WHEEL HAR-NESS?PULL SETS,very cheap by RICHARDSON

. at J. \V. S. Taylor's old stand, Main st..ja" 8 opposite First National Bank.

BAGS FOR SALE. ?Farmers who needBags for Grain and Seed, will do well to callat RICHARDSON S,at J. W. S. Taylor's old stand, Main st.,

jan 8 opposite First Bank.

COMMISSIONER'S SALE of LAND.By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court

of Augusta County, rendered at the Novembeiterm, 1800, in the case of Thomas Walker's wid-ow &c, r.s. Thomas Walkers infants, the under-signed having been appointed a commissioner foithat purpose, will offer at public auction, on theFirst day of March, 1807,on the premises, two parcels of land containing

ONE IIUMjRED ACRES.The said land lies on Middle River, in Augustacounty, about two miles North of New Hope andis of the very best quality and in a high state otcultivation; the other parcel containing aboutEIGHTY-FOUR ACRES,is known as the Given's tract.

The improvementsconsist ofan excellent brickdwelling, and a good house separate from thedwelling, a good stable and all other neees>ar3-building-.

Terms:?So much of the purchase money aswiUpaj the costs of sale, in hand; the residueon a credit of one, two and three years, with in-terest from day of sale, the purchaser to givebond with approved personal security, and thetitle to be retained as ultimate seeuritv.

GEORGE S. WALKER,jan29?tds Commissioner.

Jiptctator.Local ews.