Staunton spectator. [volume]

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place_of_publication: Staunton, Va.

publisher: L. Waddell, J.A. Waddell


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ocr: 1 WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS, AT STAUNTON AND HARRISONBURG. MARQUIS & KELLEY HAVE now on hand a most splendid supply of Ital ian and American Marble, which they are rasnu faoturing into Tombs, Monument*, Head and Foot Stones, Table and Bureau Tops. Also,some of the very neatest and most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo ses, with Lambs and other designs, carved to lay on the ton. Pastery, Paint, and Mtiller Stones, constant ly on hand. Having had a long experience in the bus iness, and worked in the most difficult and delicate let ter carving, with great success, ther feel assured that the taste of the most fastidious can he pleased at their work. They have recently opened a branch of their estab lishment in the town of Harrisonburg, where one of the partners is ready and prepared to receive orders. All demands promptly attended to. Staunton, A- ril *J;t l«56 THE ATTENTION OP CtRntry Merekaats and the Trade IS invited to the large and varied stock of HATS AND CAPS, of Virginia Manufacture, now on hand at the more of the .subscriber, Xo. 81, Main Strut, Richmond, Va. Being the importer of hi* own materials for menu* factoring, and having evert facility for putting up his goods iu the best style and cheapest manner,he expects with confidence the 'Virginia Merchants to encourage home industry and enterniise, pledging himself that by such encouragement they shall not only be a* no loaa, but «n the contrary, b> assisting iu building up manu factures at the South side of Mason and Dixon, ensure a trade which ttill render Vi.ginia independent, as re gards manufactures, of the world. JOHN DOOLEY. Richmond, November 14, ISM.—ly. HTH E T’E NT RAJTsAVI NGh BANK.—Inter JL est will be ; aid on deuosiies at the ta*e of .5 per cent. ] er annum, ou all sums remaining on de} ositt cue month or longer, factions of a month not to be counted in reckoning interest. Deposite* will be jtaid upon 15 days notice. Discount dav, Saturday. Notes tor discount or renewal must be handed to the Treasu rer on Fridav evening, or they will not be considered by >he Board of Directors.


ocr: [ IMPORTER, Whol'tal* and UtUtU Dealer in American and Imported GU N S & PISTOLS, I ROWLING am Fi-hing Tackle; Tuhl unci Pocket 4 C ::lv*r*. . VuUing (’.Hits*. llel * and I‘«.r Monies; pjivi y-»i n <'iti s, Gun owiier, Pa.i n Shot, 13i.ll.-, Pow der F;.-k», I’nilir .tr(1 Belis. Iliro Bug* Nim lesand W ell-.. - Washing Rods an«l Tickler*; I)»|f Chains and Coltai *: Gun M k.'i- Mu erLls, *<•., A<\ Revoi - vens xsr Ft vs Shooter* ai Mau-il’u'iuifi > [-rii'e*. to tlio trade. S. SUTHERLAND. No. Main street, .'ij>,-oSiie Eagle Squa e. Richmond. A DJI’I.OMA of (lie llrs. class, was awarded b> *i.. Vi-gmiu Mci 'ianics Ins'iiiiie, tor'he promo'i<>n of ,1. Mo.-L.mi AiiA.n. SAMUEL SUTHERLAND, ot l.'i>-!tii:oiiii, ' u ci- i t'orN-, pistols, and rtfi.kn ex hibited at tin Evuibi ion f Ar i l.-s of Amerirau Man ufacture, held.in An-thy oi Richmond, on the 16th oi i


ocr: K. It. UtBQOX. t>. HOWARD ADDISON & HOWARD, General commission a eoryvard I.Nti MLltCHANTS, ut.d dealets in Agricultural luii lements, Seeds, Fertilizers, Ac., at Messrs. Addison X Meade's Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA, V A.—Orders fbi Pen nock’s Wheat I): ills, either with or without Nelson's Guano Attachment, us ryell as all other articles in their line or to be had in their market, w ill be filled with promptness. Terms cash or its equivalent. Particulu! attention will be paid to the sate of F.our, Wheat, Coin, Rye, Ac. Goods consigned to their care will be forwarded with eh.


ocr: 'j&sa&k. 'r FOR THE PEOPLE !-Doyou to purchase auv article of R E A I) Y-M A 1) or GENTLEMEN’S FURNISH GOODS? If so, consider the following Facts: 1st. \Ye have, at all times, the largest assortment City. ‘Jd. We are more largely engaged in the sale of Clothing than any other house in the 8d. NVe have longer experience in the Trade in (our House having been established in the Possessing these advantages,we are enabled a Si’i'xuiou article as low us those who sell Cull at 102 Main Street, where may a superb stock of the most fashionably and well


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ocr: _ JOHN N. ROYALL MERCHANDISE AND PRODUCE BUOKUSStt RicHivioarD, va. RKFKR TO Messrs. Lewis Webb fit Son, 'J Bacon fit Baskerville, L Richmond. “ Davenport. Allen fit Co. f “ Kent, Paine fit Kent, J “ John Caswell & Co., J Nkw r„llK “ Lane St llussev. y *• Tiffany, v\ aril fit Co., "| “ Rice, Cbase fii Co., “ Ceorsre fit Jenkiiis, I Baltimore “ Lewis fit Geo. Cassar, I “ II. E. Thomas fit Co., “ E. W. Burne fit Son, J (£*» Will attend to the sale of Wheat. Touaoco. Flour, and atl the products ot the Feb. 11,1 355.


ocr: THOMAS J. MICHIE. JAS. H. SKINXK*. J. C. MICBI*. MICHIE. SKIN NEK & MICHIE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA., HAVE formed a partnership for the practice of law in all the Courrs of Augusta county, and in the U. 8. District Court for Western Virginia. Mr. Michie will attend, as heretofore, the Courts ol the adjoining Counties. July


ocr: Taunton spectator.! Bl' J, A. & L. WADDELL, Jr. TERMS. r^T" 7'ht “SPECTATOR" is published once a week. I at'Turn Dollars a year, if pa hi in advance, or Two Dol lars and fifty Cents if delayed beyond the expiration of; the year. ‘ Xo subscription will be discontinued but at j the option of the Editors, until all arrearages are paid, j AD VERTISEMEXTSqfUn lines [or lets,) insertni three times for one dollar, and hcenty-five cents for eacd , subsequent continuance. Larger advertisements inserteh ; in the earns proportion. .4 liberal discount made to those who advertise by the j year. Professional Cards, not exceeding seven lines, will be inserte-lfor one year'for $5 00—6 months for $3 O'1. One square, (ton lines).... 1 year.$8 00 “ “ ...... 6 months.5 00 “ «• .$ “ .3 00 Two squares.1 year.13 00 “ “ .6 months.8 00 « 44 .8 »‘ 5 00 Three squares.1 year.15 00 “ “ .6 months.10'X1 44 44 .3 *< 7 00 One third column.1 year.I S 00 “ .6 months.13 AO 44 44 44 .3 •> .H 00 One column..* '.'.'.'.'.'.A year.. •* “ .S months,.30 00 All advertising for a less time than three months, will hefcharyed for at the usual ratrs—#1 00 per square Jor t.'tc first three insertions, and twenty-jive cents for each ■ issue.


ocr: _ X. BLAIR & CO., COMMISSION MERCHINTS, RICHMOND, FOR THE SME OF WHEAT. FLOUR. BUTTER and all other produce. To Which They Give Their Undivided Attention. j


ocr: JOUX TTLIK. H. TTLKR. TYLER & SON, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 130 Cary Street, RICHMOND, V l. JOHN’ TYLER having associated with him in the Commission Business, his Son, W u. H. Ttlik, the business will hereafter be conducted under the style of Aug. t, lsotj. TYLER A SOS. THE subscriber takes this method or saying to nis friends who consigu Produce to Tyler A Son, or request orders to be tilled, that having for the past thirty vears heen actively engaged in the purchase and sale of Tobacco, II heat, E!our, Com, Bacon, Butter, Lard, Clover Seed, and every description of Merchandize, Hatters himself to be able to give satisfaction, as his particular attention will be devoted to this portion the business. JOHN T\ LEB. RKFBR TO Wm. Withrow, jr.Waynesboro’. John J. Bell. do A. M. .Staunton. II. J. Crawford. d<\, Amt to leading business men aud farmers generally. pjJTCousignors please state County and Post Office. Richmond, Aug. 13, is."6.


ocr: MARSHALL K. FULTZ, ATTORNEY AT LAW,Stauatou,Va.,willpractise in all the Conrtsof Augusta county. Strict attention •rill be given to all business entrusted to him. gcj- He may be found, at present, iu the olficc of his ather, David Full*. Kov. 45,


ocr: __ Lumber! Lumber!! T//E subscribers have on hands a quantity of LUM BER of every description, which they will sell ♦» the usual terras. They will also furnish Lumber to •fder, of any kind and to any amount. Plastenug Laths can always be had at their Steam Saw : Iill. tVELLER & PARKINS. Mt. Sidney, Sept. 26, 1350.


ocr: m Notice to Merchants tgl FARMER & OTHEKSJIJ, VISITING RICHMOND THIS FALL. 1 WOULD most respectfully call the attention ot Merchants, Farmers and others visiting Ricumoud this fall, to mv large aud general assortment ot ^ _ BOOTS, SHOES, TllUJVkS, CARPE1 BAGS, PAUSES, frc.. all of which have been selected by myself this season, with great eare. an.t mostly purchased tor cas\ ‘ , ; * Ur myself that I can give as great inducements to al 1 m want of Goods in my line, as any other house, either Worth or South; either wholesale or retail, b) the •aekage or dozen—and certainly at prices that cannot Adi to please. Call and examine for yourselves at 1 AL£X. HILL S, No. 127. Main at., Richmond, Va., Manufacturer and Dealer iu Boot*, Shoes, T runk* Car pet-Bags, Valises, ®c.


ocr: JOHN M. MYALL MERCHANDISE AND PRODUCE llKOKI!U. RIOR^OND, VA. KKFKIl TO Messrs. Lewis Webb & Sun, 'l “ l*™»n & Baskerville. UICHMOKD. * 44 Davenport, Alien &. Co. , “ Kent, Paine fk Kent, J “ John Caswell & C»>.,£ pjew York. “ Lane &. Hussey. S “ Tiffany, Ward & Cu., 'j “ Rice, Chase & Co., “ lieonre & j en k - ns, 1 BaLT) mo r £ “ Lewis & (i«o. C issar, “ I! lv T-smim & Co., 1 •• F. W. I lit run &. Son. j (*>• Will at'enj to t!ie sail* <>l \N beat. Corn. Tooaoco. Flour, airl ill the products of t’u* farm. Feb. 14, 1855. " " RANKIN’S


ocr: BY J. A. & L. WADDELL, Jr. TERMS. The “SPECTATOR" ispublished one* a week, at'Two Dollars a year, if paid in advance, or Two Dol bies and fifty Cents if delayed beyond the expiration of the year. So subscription will be discontinued but at the option of the Editors, until all arrearages are paid. ADVERTISEMEX'rS often lines (or less,) inserted three times for one dollar, and twenty-five cents for each subsequent continuance. Larger advertisements inserted in the same proportion. . A liberal discount made to those who advertise by the ** Professional Cards, nut exceeding seven lines, will be inserted for one year for *b 00—« months for $3 00. One square, (ten lines)-1 year..$3 00 <* “ .6 months.5 00 « •« ..........3 44 ..8 Two squares.*.’.’.. .. .....1 .V«*r.^00 ** “ 6 month*.BOO «< «< ;;;;;.3 •* Three squares.1 year.15 00 “ 6 months.10 00 .. « .3 “ .-TOO One third column.1 year..IS O0 *« »« “ t! months.I* w ...3 44 .3 00 All advertising for a less time than three months, will he charged for at the usual rates-* 1 "0 per square for the tirst three insertions, and twenty-five cents Jor each subsequent issue. _


ocr: __ TTNE 6, 1856.—THIS DAY RECEIVED— 1 bbl Cider Vinegar, 20 sacks Salt, Pulverized and Crushed Sugars, Coffees, and best Coffee Sugars, 1 tierce Rice, 1 bbl Porto Rico Molasses, 1 tierce N. 0. Molasses, Starch, prime Indigo, Soda, 'buckets, Tubs, Brooms, Jars, Ac., Ac. v \ i ' low for cash or country produce. Forsak WHITE A PATTON.


ocr: ■mmmsm CLOTHING TRADE.


ocr: JiiNt Received AND now ready for sale, the fiueit tad b«*t ment of BOOTS Jiyn SHOES ever offered for tale in St nun ton. Boot* Slid Sborl Bt


ocr: tamiton B* J. 1 .&L. W A DDE LL , J r. . TERMS. £•»“ Th* “SPECTATOR" i*published once a week, at"Two Dollars a year, if paid in advance, or Two Dol lars and fifty Cents if d'eUiyed beyond the expiration of th* year. So subscription will be discontinued but at th* option of the Editors, until all arrearage* ar* pa hi. ADVERTISEMEHTS often lines (or less,) inserted three times for one dollar, and twenty-five cents for eacd subsequent continuance. Larger advertisement* inierteh in the same proportion. A liberal discount mad* to those who advertise by the year, iProfessional Cards, not exceeding seven lines, will be inserteul for one uear for *5 00—0 month* for #3 00. On* square, (ten line*)_1 “ “ .6 “ “ .3 Two squaret.1 “ “ .6 : “ “ 3 Three square*.1 “ “ .6 44 44 ^ One third column.1 <« << «< .g *« “ “ .3 One column...1 “ .6 year.$8 00 month*.5 00 “ 3 00 year.12 00 month*.8 00 “ 5 00 year.•.15 00 month*.10 00 l “ .7 00 ■year. .18 00 month*.13 00 “ .8 00 year. 50 00 month*.30 00 All advertisin'//or a less tune tnan tnree monins, vru<. be charyed for at the usual rates—$1 00 per square for the first three insertions, and twenty-five cents for each subsequent issue.


ocr: _ 31. BLAIR A CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, RICHMOND, FOR THE SALE OF WHEAT, FLOUR, BUTTER AXD ALL OTHER PRODUCE', To Which They Give Their Undivided Attention.


ocr: JOHN TYLER. WM. H. TYLER. T\ LER & SON, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 130 Cary Street, RICHMOND, V V. JOHN TYLER having associated with him in the Commission Business, his Sou, Wii. U. Tyler, the business will hereafter be conducted under the style of Aug. 1,1856. TYLER A SON. THE subscriber takes this method of sayiug to his friends who consign Produce to Tyler A Son, or request orders to be filled, that having for the past thirtv vears been actively engaged iu the purchase and sale "of Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Bacon, Butter, Lard, Clover Need, and every description of Merchandize, flatters himself to be able to give satisfaction, as his particular attention will be devoted to this portion of the business. JOHN TYLER. REFER TO Wni. Withrow, jr.,.Waynesboro’. John J. Bell. do. A. M. Mosbv.Staunton. H. J. Crawford. do. Aud to leading business men aud farmers generally. Ry“Consignors please state County and Post Oflice. Richmond, Aug. 13, 1856. _


ocr: THOMAS J. MICHIE. JAS. H. SKIN'N'KU. J. C. MICHIE. MICHIE, SKINNER & MICHIE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA., HAVE formed a partnership for the practice of law iu all the Courts of Augusta countv, and in the U. 8. District Court for Western Virginia. Mr. Michie will attend, as heretofore, the Courts of the adjoining Counties. July 2, 1856.—6mo. j


ocr: 0X0. M. COCHRAN. JAMRS COCHRAN. COCHRAN & COCHRAN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Staunton, Va. WILL practice their profession in all the Courts of Augusta, and the Circuit Courts of Bath aud High land. Strict attentiou will be given to all btisinoss in trusted to their care. *


ocr: ■ i ; | FOR THE PEOPLE!—Dpyouwish (o purchase any article of R E A 1) Y-M A D E or GENTLEMEN’S FURNISH GOODS? If so, consider the following Fact*: 1st. We have, at all times, the largest assortment in City. . 2d. We are more largely engaged in tliemanufucture sale of Clothing thananv other house in the State. 3d. We have longer experience in the Trade in this (our House having been established in the year Possessing these advantages,\vc arc enabled to a Superior article as low as those who sell inferior Call at 102 JIaiu Street, where may be a superb stock of the most fashionable uud well


ocr: _ CHEAP FURNITURE >OR CASH.— 3o fine Sofas, Divans and Tetes; Marble-top and plain Bureaus; Cottage and Jeu«\y Lind Bedsteads; Wuoa and Marble Centre Tables; an v quantity of Parlor Tables, Hocking Chairs, from. ^ to’lo dollurs ; Cane and Mahogany Chairs; and a large quantity of other Furniture always op hand, at the lowest rates for cash. The new stvie Metallic) Oases always on hand. A. 1)'. CHANDLER.


ocr: 1800 ACRES MOSTLY LIMESTONE Laud X FOR SALE!—Thesubscriber offers for sale private ly bis farm in Botetourt county, lving on both sides of Catawba Greek, four miles from Fineastlc. There arc upon the place all necessary improvements, with the addition of a SAW MILL and’GUIST MILL. If desired the farm would be divided into four tracts, with im provements on each. Upon the purchase money extend ed time will be given, if desired, if the payments be se cured and the interest thereon paid annually. For fur ther information address the subscriber at Fincastle.Va. 8850.—tf DR. WM. M. WOODSON.


ocr: WM. CHAPMAN. GRADU VTE of the Baltimore College of Dental Sur terv, havin'* returned to Aunista, resumes the prac tise of his profession. Persons wisbiu■: information as to b s ipulilieation- are respectfulIv referred to the r aeultj, Post Office address. Cline’s Mill or Alt Sidney. March •>, 18H, - (ehd Sep. ff.l


ocr: , ,MR sVIiF V LOT IN FISIIERSVILLE. [ °* fuJiy. *' mhdouofJt^mher next ! will, * trustee of Sam'l Lyun.sell a* public auction all right. 1, ‘‘t interest conveved to me by said Lynn of a certain LOT or Parcel of Land in the town of Ftsliera ' ‘Terms made kown on the day of sale. I will only convey «•* title as Jf*™; McC(JE Trustee of S. Lynn. Dec. 24, l sod.—tds.


ocr: :j. m.hanGEB, VTTOR.YEY AT LAW, STAF.YTOX, VA„ T I riLL practice in all the Courts held iu Staunton, YV and in the Circuit Courts of Albemarle und Rockingham. Office in the brick-row, in the rear of of the Court-house. Nov. Ill, 1850.—lyr. VXES.—lo boxes warranted Axe*, of all sizes, just received and for sale. GEO. E. PRICE.


ocr: CLOTIHXC’i I rom BALDWIN WHOLESALE R t TAIL. iSinji KEEW. BALDWIN & C«TTflg m HEAD QUARTERS ! !


ocr: J UST TO H AND— 4 hhds. No. 1 N. 0. Sugar, 4 hhds. No. 1 T. R. do., 3 hhds. No. 1 N. 0. Molasses, •1 bbls. Golden Syrup, 4 bbls. each A. B. and C. Collee Sugars, 4 bbls. Stuart's Crushed Sugars, 2 bbls. ” Pulverized Sugars, 40 bags best Rio Coffee, Tew bags Java and Moca Coffee, 100 sacks Marshall Salt, 50 kegs Nails, Ac., Ac., Ac., All of which will be sold cheap fob casu. ALEXANDER, MONTGOMERY A CO. Deerfield, Oct. 22, 1850.


ocr: E. D. AD DISOX. D. HOWABD ADDISON & HOWARD, General commission & forward ing MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Fertilizers, Ac., at Messrs. Addison A Meade’s Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA, VA.—Orders for I’entiock’s Wheat Drills, either with or without Nelson’s Guano Attachment, as well as all other articles in their line or to he had in their market, will be filled with promptness. Terms cash or its equivalent. Particular attention will be paid to the saie of F.our, Wheat, Corn, Kye, Ac. Goods consigned to their care will be forwarded with


ocr: HESTERS lA. MARBLE WORKS. AT STAUNTON AND IIARRISONHL'RG. HMARQUIS & KELLEY , A > L now on hand u most splendid supply o( Ital' iun and American Marble, which they arc manu facturing into Tombs, Monuments, Head and Foot Stones, Table and Bureau Tops. Also,some of the very neatest und most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo ses, with Lambs and other designs, carved to fay on the ton. Pastery, Faint, and Xfuller Stones, constant ly on band. Having hod a long experience in the bus iness, and worked in the most ditiicult and delicate let ter carving, with great success, thev feel assured that the taste of the most fastidious cun he pleased at their work. They have recently opened a branch of their estab lishment in the town of Harrisonburg, where one of the partners is ready and prepared to receive orders* All demands promptly attended to. i, April $8.; Staunton, 1K5G. LL TRADE, 1850. TOIIN N. GORDON, GROCER AND FALL N. (itim/u.i, o n u v u n .iu COMMISSION MERCHANT, AND DEALER IN 14th street, near the Exchange Hotel,offers sale— Orleans and Coffee Sugars, various grades. Loaf, Crushed, Granulated and Fowdered Sugars* Laguira, Rio and Old Government Java Coffee. Orleans and West India Molasses. Fure Cider Vinegar. Sperm, Adamantine and Tallow Caudles. Soaps, Fancy und Blown. Sole Leather, good und damaged. All sizes Flat, Round, Square Swedes, ‘l American Hammered, f in/,v English Relined, f 1KU*V English and American rolled, j und American blistered Steel.


ocr: es tzuLy. 'TAKEN up by James M. l.illev, in Augusta X Count)’, ou idle 15:1: d iy ol December, 1855, of the following description : Jl Heifer, ol dark red color, with a haef a nd slit in tim right ear, and a hole in the left, with a little white on the belly and tail, about eigh teen months old, and appraised at >3. Extract from Record,— I estc, JEFFERSON KINNEY, Clk. Jan. 0, 185*3.


ocr: | | I j | CIRCUS. THREE GREAT SHOWS IX 0XEI G. N. ELDRED, Proprietor* HIPPODROME, ANIMALS & CIRCUS. mil Exhibit at STAUNTON, on MON DA 2, August loth. CARD. < G. N. ELDRED PROCLAIMS to the South that as a return for the generous patron age that has ever crowned his efforts! to please, he has this season combined'1 THREE GREAT SHOWS! and en gaged the world renowned Franco- 3 ui Hippodrome Troupe to apnear in conjunction with his splendid An-] imal Exhibit ion and Great Southern Circus! Clowns, SAMI LONG and JOHN PETERSON.-' Leader or the Band, C. VOLANDT,. which is a sufficient guaranty for the excellence ol the Music. Making in all the most complete, interesting and| satisfactory entertainment ever seen under anv Pavilion, und the best FIFTY ' CENTS S II O W ever offered to the people of the Republic! S. HENDRICKS, Agent. < August The above company will Exhibit at Moorfield August 7th; Petersburg August 8th; J. S. Bond’s Au gust 9th; Franklin August 11th; Monterey August lath ; Reynold’s Store August 13th ; Augusta Spnugs August 14th ; Harrisonburg August 15th ; Mt. Sidney August 16th. OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.—A meeting of the Board will be held at the Virginia Hotel on Tuesday, the Vith day of this month. The members the old Board are notified to bring all their vouchers with them for settlement. By order, August 6, 1356. N. K. TROUT, Cl’k.


ocr: "new FURNITURE. ' I AM now receiving the largest a-sortment of Furni ture ever offered in this place, most of which hav ing been bought at auction for cash. 1 can sell low oo the same terms. Any quantity of SOFAS, some very handsome; Elegant Tetc-a-tetes; Marble and Wood top CENTRE TABLES; Mahogany Parlour Chairs; Large Rocking Chairs ; best Cane-scat Rockers; Cane Chairs, very cheap ; a large lot of Wood-seat Do.; El egant BUREAUS, new styles; and everything in the furniture line at the lowest rates for cash. A. D. CHANDLER. Staunton, Dec. 5,1855.


ocr: STAPLES, ISAItTIA & €©.» ’ Grocery and Flour Llerchants, STAUilTOil, VA., KEEP constantly on hand Lump and Ground Plaster, Fine Salt. No. I Sacks, G. A. Salt, well filled, Coffee, of all kinds, Sugars, “ Molasses and Syrups of all qualities-, besides everything else generally kepvin the gn> eery line except Liquors.


ocr: GOLD! GOLD! GOLD! 190© PRIZES! 50,01)0 DOLLARS! Havana Plan Lottery. Jasper County Academy Lottery! fhV AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA.] 10,000 sTJuiasas only i 1 PRIZE TO 3 TICKETS! TO be drawn at Concert Hull, Macon,Ga., under the sworn superintendence ot Col. Geo. M. Logan, and Jas. A. Nisbet, Esq. This Lottery is conducted on the plan of the Royal Lottery of Havana, of single numbers. CLASS J. TO BE DRAWN FEBRUARY" 15, 1856! The Manager having announced his determi nation to make this ihe most popular Lottery in tlie world, offers for February 15th, a Scheme that far surpasses any Scheme ever offered in the annals of Lotteries. Look to vonr interest! Ex amine the Capitals. $3-ONE PRIZE TO EIGHT TICKETS! CAPITAL 12,000! 1 Prize of $19,000 is $12,000 1 “ 5,000 is 5.000 1 •• 4,000 is 4.000 1 « 3,000 is 3.000 1 " 2.500 is 2.500 5 Prizes of 1,000 is 5.000 10 “ 500 is 5.000 GO “ 50 is 3,(WO 120 « 25 is 3,000 5lW Approximate Prizes of 10 is 5 TOO 500 “ *•; 5 is 2,500 1100 Prizes amnunllng to §50,000 S TICKETS. $8 ; Halves. $4; Q uariers, $2. Prizes Payable without Deduction! Persons sending money by mail need not fear its being lo*t. Orders punctually attended to.— confidential. Bank Notes of Banks taken at par. Those wishing particular numbers should order immediately. (£>■ Address JAS. F. WINTER, Manager. Jan. 23,1855. Macon, Ga.


ocr: ' I I I 1 new fiiuye. THE undersigned, under the style of WATTS & RICHARDS will continue the HARDp WARE business in Staunton at the old stand o E. C. Richards &. Bro. Their hope is that by constant and assiduous ef forts and devoting their whole time to the business* to please, and by moderate charge) to merit and receive a fair portion of public patronage. \VM. II. WATI’S, E C. RICHARDS. Staunton, Jan. 17, 1855.


ocr: THE limited partnership heretofore existing be tween the undersigned i:t Staunton under the style and name of J. D. Duncan is dissolved by mutual consent and this is intended as a legal ac knowledgement of the said dissolution to operate as fully and completely as if drawn out and writ ten in more enlarged form, as witness our hands and seals lilts I lili of January, 185f5. J. D. DUNCAN, seal. P. C. L. BUR WELL, seal, by N. K. Tkout, Agent and Ait’y. Attest, Wm. J. Shumate, D. S. Bear. Recorded Jan 850, in County Court Clerk’s Olfico ol Jan. 8


ocr: iarnitflit Redder ♦ BY J. A# & Lt WADDELL, Jr* — terms’! The “SPECTATOR” ispublished once a tweek, at Two Dollars a year, if paid in advance, or Two Dol lar* and fifty Cents if delayed beyond the expiration of the year. }fo subscription will be discontinued but at the option of the Editors, until all arrearages are paid. AD VERTISEVESTS of ten lines (or lees,) inserted three times for one dollar, and twenty-five cents for each subsequent continuance. Larger advertisements inserted in the same proportion. . A liberal discount made to those who advertise by the y Professional Cards, not exceeding seven lines, will be inserted for one year for $5 00—6 months for $3 00. On* tquar*, (t*n lin**)... .1 ii ii .8 u «« 3 Two tquar**.1 u •* 6 i« « ....3 Thru iqua.ru.1 » “ .6 ii ii .3 On* third column.1 Oru column.1 y«ir .. month* year.,. month*. year... month* year... month*. .18 ..5 ..3 .12 ..8 ..5 .15 .10 ..7 .18 .12 ..8 .50 .80 year... i8Sgggg§28SS88S aacertvHng tor a less time tnan tnree mo nine, whi be charged for at the usual rate*—f 1 00 per square for the first three insertions, and twenty five cents for each subsequent issue.


ocr: M. BLAIR & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, RICHMOND, FOR THE SALE OF WHEAT, FLOUR, BUTTER AND ALL OTHER PRODUCE, To Which They Give Their Undivided Attention.


ocr: _ E. G. & W. O. TOMPKINS, General commission merchants, (Opposite the Flour Sheds,) Basis Bask, RICH MOND, VA., solicit consignments of Flour, Wheat, Tobacco, Corn aud Produce generally, and give their prompt personal attention to all business entrusted to them. [Richmond, Aug. 13, 1856.—6m


ocr: WESTERN Vi. MARBLE AT STAUNTON AND HARRISONBURG. MARQUIS & KELLEY now on hand a most splendid supply of Ital ian and American Marble, which they are manu into Ton»bs, Monuments, Head and Foct Table and Hureau Tops. Also,some of the very and most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo with Lambs and other designs, carved to lay on top. Pastery, Paint, and Muller Stones, constant on nand. Having had a long experience in the bus and worked in the most difficult and delicate let carving, with great success, they feel assured that taste of the most fastidious can De pleased at their They have recently opened a branch of their estab in the town of Harrisonburg, where one of partners is ready and prepared to receive orders. demands promptly attended to. Staunton, April 23 1856 ___> FALL TRADE, 1856. N. .GORDON, GROCER AND IN


ocr: X. B. ADDISON. D. HOWARD ADDISON & HOWARD, General commission & forward ing MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural Seeds, Fertilizers, Ac., at Messrs. Addison Meade’s Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA, for Pennock’s Wheat Drills, cither with without Nelson’s Guano Attachment, as well as all articles in their line or to be had iu their market, be filled with promptness. Terms cash or its equivalent. Particular attention will be paid to the sate of F.our, Corn, Rve. Ac. Goods consigned to their care will be forwarded with


ocr: RUIT CANS AND JARS.—Having been ap pointed agent for plMgfew sale of ARTHUR S EALIN G & STONE JARS, Iwill keep constantly on a supply of these articles, for sale at manufacturers prices. Read the fol lowing certificate: “Wo have used for some time, and ure still using, both at the Gi rard and LaI’ierre Hou ses, Arthur s Patent Self-Sealing Cans, tor putting up fresh fruits, tomatoes, Ac., and tind them, in uli res pects, admirably adapted to the purpose, * * They possess many advantages over all other Cans that wc have seen. * * Having tried and proved them, we can speak confidently of their value. Presburt’A Billings, Proprietors Girard und La Pierre Houses, Philn.” GEORGE E. PRICE, Agent. Staunton, Jn!y 2,1S5C. ~ Near the National notch Beautiful spring goods.-piper a FUNKIIOUSER would call your particular atten tion to their large and well selected Stock of Seasona ble Goods. Great attention has been paid to Ladies' Dress Goods, and we think our Stock will compare fa vorably with an v other in Staunton. Wc will only par ticulurizo a few kinds, viz:— Fancy and Black Silk, Silk Robes. Borage and Tissue Robes, Organdies, Printed .Tnconets, Printed Chnlies, Paris Printed Bereges and Tissues, Dotted Swiss, Plain Beragesnnd Muslins, Lisle Thread, Second Mourning Gingham, Stella Shawls, Crape do., Purasols, Bleached and Brown Goods, Prints, Hosiery, Trimmings, Hooped Skirts, Brilliantes, Ac., Ac., Ac., Ac. We are determined to sell our Goods nt a small ad vance for Cash, or to punctual customers.


ocr: Staunton Spectator. BY J. A. & L. W ADDELL, Jr. 'terms. j ^jsr Tfis ' PECTA TOH" is published one* a week j at Tioo Pollan a year, if pail in advanw.or Two Idol- \ lan and Iffy (’*” t* if delayed beyond the expiration of • the year.' X>x •>a‘>*or>ntio» wiU he discontinued hut at the option, of the Editor*, until all nrrcarotM an pant.. All I'ERTldFMEV7W often tine* (or I***,) in*ert«i j three tin * for «»* dollar, and *w.nty-fivsrent* ntacd snhsemttnt ronti i nance. Larger advertisement* insert*n i \ the name proportion. ... I J liberal disco' it made to those who adverts** hy tie ■ J*Prpfe Eion tl Ctr l*. n«t *.receding seven lines, iviU b* | inserted for on- ■'■■ar for *5 00—6 months for *6 00. | On> square, (ten ll ’<»)....1 year.. , • * “ .6 months.» '•’0 <• .. V..3 “ ..3;10 Tw> square*.1 ftar-."!’ j *• “ . H months.“1 1 „ .4 . « .< 5 00 Three square*.1 U*ar. .. ii .6 months.U* 00 i4 ii " .3 “ .7 Oo j °r Mac*™:::::::* “ 1 .. .. •• .S 0I> All advertising for a less time than three months, wul be changed for at the usual rates—$1 00 per square for the first three insertions, and twenty-f.ee cents for each : subsequent issue.


ocr: THO'ias j. menu*. JAS. n. skin-xkm. j. c. -ichik MIC II IE, SKINNER & MICIIIE, ATTORNETS AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA., HAVE for. d a partnership for the practice of law in all the Courts of Augusta county, aud in the u. 8. Disvict Court f »r Western Virginia. Mr. VLohio will attend, as heretofore, the Courts ot the adjoining Counties. Jul- 2. 1856.—G’uo. _ _____


ocr: -M. BLAIR & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, RICHMOND, ^OR THE SALE OK WHEAT. FLOUR, BcITbR ,t.\7> AIL OTHER PRODUCE, To Which They Give Their Undivided Attention. S • !


ocr: —HiNATGLASSrQUEENSWARE, AND STONlS WARE.—Just received 10 Hogsheads and Crates, comprising— Gilt and plain lea Setts, Covered Dishes, and Stone China Setts, Washbasins and Pitchers, Chamber Sets, complete, Soap Tureens, Bakery Dishes, Glass Bowls, and Tumblers, A large range of White and Col d Pitchers; Also Jars. Jugs, Stone Churns, Milk Pans, Ac. Also, jars, juB , WHITE A PATTON. October 1, 1856.


ocr: ALU ABLE FARM FOR SALE.—The un dersigned, in consequence of the ill health of bis fatnilv, will sell his Farm, (privately,) containing THREE HUNDRED 4 TEN ACRES, and lying near the village of Churchville, joining the lands of G. M. Cochran and others. Any one wishing to buy, will find it to his advantage to call, as I am determined to sell, and will sell a cheat bargain*. Immediate ap plication is desired. SAMUEL MYERS. Oct. 8, 1856 —3ts. iRock. Reg. copy and forward account to this


ocr: WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS, AT STAUNTON AND HARRISONBURG. MARQUIS & KELLEY HAVE now on hand a moat splendid supply of Ital ian and American Marble, which thev are manu facturing into Tombs, Monuments, Hea'd and Foot Table and Bureau Tops. Also,some of the very neatest and most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo ses, with Lambs and other designs, carved to lay on the top. Pastery, Paint, and Muller Stones, constant ly on hand. Having had a long experience in the bus iness, and worked in the most difficult and delicate let ter carving, with great success, they feel assured that the taste of the most fastidious can he pleased at their work. They have recently opened a branch of their estab in the town of Harrisonburg, where one of the partners is ready and prepared to receive orders.


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ocr: __ IMPORTER, Wholesale and Detail Dealer in American and Imported GUNS & PISTOLS, FOWLING and Fishing Tackle; Table and Pocket Cutlery; Walking Canes; Belts and Port Monies; Percussion Caps, Gunpowder, Patent Shot, Balls, Pow der Flasks, Pouches and Belts, Bird Bags; Nipples and Wrenches; Washing Kods and Ticklers; Dog Chains and Collars; Gun Makers’ Materials, 4c., 4c. Revol vers and Five Shooters at Manufacturers’ prices, to the trade. S. SUTHERLAND. No. 132, Main street, opposite Eagle Square, Richmond. A DIPLOMA of the first class, was awarded by the Virginia Mechanics Institute, tor the promotion of the Mechanic Arts, to SAMUEL SUTHERLAND, ot Richmond, for a case of guns, pistols, und rifles, ex hibited ut the Exhibition of Articles of American Man ufacture, held in the City of Richmond, on the 16th duv of Nov. 1854.


ocr: I TO THE LOVERS OF GOOD TOBACCO 1 JOHN B. EVANS has received at his old stand, | immediately opposite the Old Post Office, a tine and I choice lot of TOBACCO, which he is prepared to sell at from 8 cents to $2 per pound. Also Pipes, Pipe-steins, Snuff Boxes, Blacking, Matches, Iuk, 4 c., &c. ' Staunton, Nov. 10,1853.


ocr: -- -. THOMAS J. MICniR. JAMES H. SK1XXBB. MIC HIE & SKINNER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA., HAVE formed a partnership for the practice of law in all the Courts of Augusta county, and in the U. S. District Court for Western Virginia. Mr. Michie will attend, os heretofore, the Courts of the adjoining Counties.


ocr: taunton Sjfftator. BY J. A. & L. WADDELL, Jr. .TERMS. ' *»T The “SPECTATOR” wpublished once a tveel, at Two Dollars a year, if pa bl in advance, or Tteo lare and fifty Cents if ilelaytd beyond the expiration of the year, ho subscription will be discontinued but at the option of the Editors, until all arrearages are paid. AD VER TISEMESTS often lines (or lees,) inserted three times for one dollar, and twenty-fire cents for each subsequent continuance. Larger advertisements inserted in the same proportion. *4 liberal discount made to those who advertise by the year. Professional Cards, not exceeding seven lines, will be inserted for one year for $5 00—6 months for $3 00. One square, (ten lines).. ..1 year.$8 00 “ ** ..6 months.5 00 «< «« 3 “ S 00 Two squares.1 year.12 00 “ “ K months.8 00 “ “ 3 “ 5 00 Three squares.1 year.15 00 “ “ H months.10 00 “ “ 3 “ 7 00 One third column.1 year.18 00 “ “ “ 6 months.12 “ “ “ .8 “ .8 00 Ons column.I year... ..50 00 “ “ .6 months.80 00 All advertising for a less time than three months, will be charged for at ihe usual rates—$1 00 per square for the first three insertions, and twenty-five cents for each subsequent issue.


ocr: OSO. M. COCHRAN. JAMBS COCHBAX. 1 COCHRAN & COCHRAN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Staunton, Va. WILL practice their profession in all the Courts ot Augusta, and the Circuit Courts of Bath and High land. Strict atteutiou will be given to all business in trusted to their care. April 9, 1856.


ocr: WESTERN Vi. MARBLE bOKKS, AT STAUNTON AND HARRISONBURG. MARQUIS & KELLEY HATE bow ou bund a most splendid supply of Iul* iun and American -Marble, which they are manu facturing into Tombs, Monuments, Head and Foct Stones, Table and Bureau Tops. Also,some of the very neatest and most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo ses, with Lambs and other designs, carved to fay on the top. Pastery, Paint, and J fuller .Stones, constant ly on hand. Having had a long experience in the bus iness, and worked in the most difficult and delicate let ter carving, with great success, they feel assured that the taste of the most fastidious can be pleased at their work. .... . , They have recently opened a branch of their estab lishment in the town of Harrisonburg, where one of the partners is ready and prepared to receive orders. All demands promptly attended to. Staunton, April ‘-'3 13511


ocr: KEEN, Richmond, Sept. 3,1856. CANS AND JARS.— Havingboen ap pointed agent for sale of ARTHUR’S & STONE JAItS, will keep constantly on a supply of tliesd articles, for at manufacturer'; Head the fol certificate: “We hare used fi time, and ureslil both at the Gi T uViorm I Ion Arthur’s Patent Self-Sealing Cans, for ['titling up fruits, tomatoes, Ac., and nud them, in all res admirably adapted to the purpose. * * hey possess muny advantages over all other Cana we have seen. * * Having tried and them, we can speak eonfldently of their value. PaasBt.av A Hauxr.s, Proprietors Girard and La Pierre Houses, Phila.” GEORGE E. PRICE, Agent. Staunton, July 2, 1856. __ Near the National spring goods.-pifer a FUNKIIOUSKR would call your particular atten to 'heir large and well selected Stock of Seasona Goods. Great attention has Ween paid to Ladies' Goods, und we think our Stock will compare fa with any other in Staunton. We will only par a few kinds, viz:— Fancy und llluck Silk, Silk Robes, Berage and Tissue Robes, Organdies, Printed Juconeie, Printed Chalks, Paris Printed Benges and Tissues, Dotted Swiss, Plain Berugesund Muslins, Lisle Thread, Second Mourning Gingham, Stella Shawls, Crape do., Parasols, Bleached and Brown Goods, Prints, Hosiery, Trimming?, Hooped Skirts, Brilliuntcs, Ac., Ac., Ac., &c. We are determined tosell our Goods at a small ad vance for Cash, or to punctual customers.


ocr: ___ - I-RI IT CANS AND JARS.—Having been ap JL pointed agent lor the sale of ARTHUR'S SELF-S K A L l N O CANS A STONE JARS, I will keep constantly on hand a supply of these admit able articles, for sale at manufacturers prices. Read the fol- i lowing certificate: | "We have used fo: I some time, and are sit, I using, both at the Hi rardand La Pierre Hou sea, Arthur a Patent belt-Sealing Caus, ror put.mg up fresh fruits, tomatoes, Ac., anti tuul them, in all res pects, admirably adapted to the purpose. * * Thev possess many advantages over all other Cans that we have seen. * * Having tried and proved them, we can speak confidently of their value. Phesbcrv & Billings, Proprietors Girard and I.a Pierre Houses, Ptiila.” GEORGE E. PRICE, Agent.


ocr: BOOTS AND SHOES. CHEAP BOOT, SHOE, HAT ANI) CAP -FALL AND WINTER SUFPLY.-H. A FAUST have just opened their Fall and Winter of Boots, Shoes, Hats( Caps, Ac., to an examination which they invite their friends and customers, and public generally, feeling condefint that they can the taste of the most fastidious. In style and they cannot be beat, as has been known They call attenfion particularly to their own manufac ture of all kinds of Gentlemen and Ladies’ Ware, com prising every article in their line of business, and war ranted to be of good quality. Hats can be bought of them from 50 conts and up wards, and Caps frem 12W cents to the finest—all fashion. Also Trunks, Umbrellas, Ac. They respect fully request a portion of public patronage, themselves to do ther btst to merit it. Staunton, Oct. 18, 1854.


ocr: OR PLEASANT FAMILY PHYSIC. rpHE unequalled success and wonderful popularity oi X uiy “Liquid Cathartic” amongst all classes of peo pie—physicians, heads of families, governors of the dif ferent almshouses, and overseers of various public in stitutions—can only be regarded as a united \ eedicv or the Whole Country in its favor. As a famur Physic and Alterative, it has never yet been eanallea. Some persons, who have been dosing the 1 ublic lor rears with their nauseous and debilitating compounds have endeavored to bring my “Liquid Cathartic into disrepute, but with so trilling effect that a notice would be superfluous. This Medicine is not a cure-all, but may be be consid ered a specific for the following complaints:—Liv er Complaint, Affections of the Bladder and Kidneys, Bilious Fever, Bronchitis, Pleu risy, Costiveness, Bowel Complaints, Biles, Blotches on the Skin, Drop 4 »y, Dizziness, Dyspepsia,very " efficacious, Erysipelas,Fe ver and Ague, Gout, Sick lleadache, Jaundice, Im purity of the Blood,Mer curial Dis eases, all Cutaneous Eruptions, a speedy remedy, Pains in Side, Back and Breast, Se condary Symptons, Ulcers of all’kinds, and for all the purposes of a Family _. Physic.


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ocr: AT STAUNTON AND HARRISONBURG. MARQUIS & KELLEY HAVE now on hand a most splendid supply of Ital inn and American Marble, which they are manu facturing into Tombs, Monuments, Head and Foct Stones, Table and Bureau Tops. Also,some of the very neatest and most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo ses, with Lambs and other designs, carved to lay on the ton. Pastery,'Paint, and Muller Stones, constant ly on hand. Having had a long experience in the bus iness, and worked in the most difficult and delicate let ter carving, with great success, they feel assured that the taste of the most fastidious can De pleased at their work. They have recently opened a branch of their estab lishment in the town of Harrisonburg, where one of the partners is ready and prepared to receive orders* All demands promptly attended to. Staunton, April 23 1856 FALL TRADE, 1856. JOHN N. GORDON, GROCER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, AND DEALER IN METALS, 34th street, near the Exchange Hotel,offer* for sale— Orleans and Coffee Sugars, various grades. Loaf, Crushed, Granulated and Powdered Sug*r** Luguira, Rio and Old Government Java Coffee. Orleans and West India Molasses. Pure Cider Viucgar. Sperm, Adamantine und Tallow Candles. Soaps, Fancy and Brown. Sole Leather, good and damaged. All sizes Flat, Round, Square Swedes, ] American Hammered, f rijnv English Refined, English and American rolled, J English and Amciican blistered Steel. German, Cast and Shear Steel. Broad Plough Iron, 6 to 12 inch. American, English and Russia Sheet Iron. Oval, half Oval and half round Iron. Nail Rods, American and Sw edes. Band, Scroll und Hoop Iron.


ocr: _ J UST TO IIAND— 4 hhds. No. 1 N. 0. Sugar, 4 hhds. No. 1 P. U. do., 3 hhds. No. 1 N. 0. Molasses, 4 bbls. Golden Syrup, 4 bbls. each A. B. and C. Coffee Sugars, 4 bbls. Stuart’s Crushed Sugars, bbls. ” Pulverized Sugars, 4<i bags best Rio Coffee, Few bags Java and Moca Coffee, 100 sacks Marshall Salt, £0 kegs Nails, Ac., Ac., Ac., All of which will be sold cueap for cash. ALEXANDER, MONTGOMERY & CO.


ocr: ATOnCE._1 am now prepared to make to order J% LADIES .1A D (■ EXTLEMEXS BOOTS AND SILOES, of superior quality, out of materials imported direct bv myself, which ure fresher and better made than can be purchased at the North. ALEX. HILL, Manufacturer and Importer oj trench Boots and Snoes, Xo 127, Main Street, Richmond, la. j^sp Particular attention paid to orders.


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ocr: THE FURNITURE BAZAAR, NO. 200 MAIN STREET, NEXT DOOR BELOW DR. WAYT’s OFFICE, RICHMOND, VA. GRATEFUL for the liberal encouragement already bestowed, the subscriber would respectfully in form his friends ami the public, that having increased facilities for manufacturing, he is now better prepared than ever before to supply ull who may need, with eve ry article to be found in a 1st class FURNITURE WAR E-ROOM, on as good terms as can be purchased in this city or elsewhere. A portion of ray Furniture is purchased at the north in a rough state, and finished here, and a part is made entirely ut my manufactory here. Any article made to order at short notice and at the lowest Cash price. He does not consider it necessary to enumerate the articles, but would extend an earnest invitutiou to all in search of Furniture, Hair or Shuck Mattresses, Up holstery Goods, etc., to give him a cull before purchasing, as every exertion will be made to please. tgT Repairing of ull kinds done at reasonable prices. R. C. HOWE, 20ii Main St., It tween tth anti 10<A Sts.


ocr: SPRING TRADE, 1856. , ltTK have received,opened, and now otter to \\ hole \ \ sale and Retail purchasers, one of the hu gest and best wheeled Stocks itfAi*AI/A(r A I) Si .1/ .1/ /. A* CLOTHIXG and Gtutlenun * F'trnithing Good*, to be to be found in the South. Being largely engaged iu the Manufacture of Clothing, buying goods by the Package,with an experience of near twenty years in the trade, m this city, we are enabled to get up a superior quality of (.'hulling at a very low price, and particular ly suited to the wants of this section. By arrival twice a week, direct from our Manufactory, we shall at all times have a full assortment, ami the latest and best styles of the season. The *tondllo»r of our House is devoted exclusively to the 11 /hh<umU Trade, where the Merchants of Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee, will find a large Stock of Clothing, gotten up with much care, in good style, of good material, and with direct reference to their wauts. We have a much more desi rable stock than usual and cordially invite purchasers to examine the assortment and prices, satisfied that we cau otter the greatest inducement to buy here. KEEN, BALDWIN & CO, Richmond. March 5. IS.Vi. 102, Main Street. INSUK ANC E COMPANY, OF THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA, CHARTERED MARCH IT, IS52. Round Capital $300,000. rPHB Company, having been duly organized, is now I ready to receive applications and issue and otters to the citizens of Virginia the of a home Company for the safe insurance of all of Property. Merchandise, Ac., at fair and rates. The Directors assure the public that this Com pany will be conducted with a view to on the strictest principles of equity, justice aud a regard to economy ami the safety of the insured. PRESIDENT, JOSEPH S. C A RSON. C. S. FUNK, iSttwlt’c/. 1 O. F. BKESEE, directors. JOSEPH S. CARSOS, JAMES P. KIKLY, LLOYl* LOOAX, JOHN' KERR, LEWIS P. HARTMAN, KOUKKT STEELE, HIGH SI DWELL. an Lotion Street, near the Bank,


ocr: O FOR THE WINCHESTER FAIR I FINE BLOODED CATTLE.—I will offer for sale, at the Agricultural Fair, at Winchester,Virginia, TEN THOROUGH BRED BULLS,tuised in Kentucky,four vears old and under, on a credit of four month’s, the purchaser giving negotiable notes, payable atthcBank of the Valley. A certificate of PEDIGREE, will be fur nished the purcha-er. I will also otter at the same time a few '1110HOUGH BRED HEIFERS. WM. C. VANMETER, for James Vanmeter, of Lexington, Ky. 24,1856.—tds.


ocr: E. B. ADDISON’. D. HOWARD ADDISON & HOWARD, General commission & forward ing MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Fertilizers, Ac., at Messrs. Addison Meade’s Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA, for Pennock’s Wheat Drills, either with without Nelson’s Guano Attachment, as well as all articles in their line or to be bad in their market, will be filled with promptness. Terms CAsn or its equivalent. Particular attention will be paid to the sale of Flour, Wheat, Corn, Rye, Ac. Goods consigned to their care will be forwarded with


ocr: m <xotmx<; 102 WHOLESALED RETAIL 7 nfgts^w.ni & ca&uaj Facts for the people!—p? you t« purchase anv article of R L A I) 1 *'l A D CEO T II IN(l! or GENTLEMEN’S FURNISH ING GOODS? If so, consider the following Farts: 1st. \Ve have, ut all times, the lai gest assortment th2tL *\Ve are more largely engaged in the and sale of Clothing than any oilier house in the ad. We have longer experience in the Trade in Citv, (our House having been established^ the Isas.) Possessing these advantages,we are enabled sell a SuPKnion article as low as those who sell Clothing. Call at 102 Main Street, where may found a superb stock of the most fashionable and well made Clothing, at moderate prices. All Goods Warranted. **


ocr: OR PLEASANT FAMILY PHYSIC. unequalled success and wonderful popularity c mv “Liquid Cathanic” amongst all classes of pe< heads of families, governors of the di almshouses, and overseers of various public it only be regarded as a united Verdic the Witole Country in its fhvor. As a Famil and Alterative, it has never yet been equalled persons, who have been dosing the Public fo with their nauseous and diidlhating compound endeavored to bring my “Liquid Cathartic” in' but with so trilling effect that a notice woul> snperiluous. Medicine is not a cure-all, but may be be conaid ored a specific for the following comolaimsliv er Complaint, Affections ,of the Bladder aud Kidneys, Bilious Fever, Bronchitis, Pleu risy,* Costiveness, Bowel Cour.IainU, Biles, Blotches on the 8k in, Drop sy, Dizziness, Dyspepsia,very ejhcacious, try si pelas, Fe ver and Ague, Gout, Sick Headache, Jaundice, Im purity of the Blood,Mer curial Dis eases, all Cutaneous Eruptions, a speedy remedy, Pains in Side, Back and Breast, Se condary Symplons, Ulcers of alt kinds, and for all


ocr: j j • 1 j Real estate for sale.-i win 8Cn at auction, oil *he premises, on .'yuturdai/ the i’Akday oj April, my LOT in tue town ot Ftshersville, Augusta countv, huviug on it two comfortable DWELLING HOUSES, anil a large frame BLACKSMITH’S SHOP. The stand is a desirable one, and a good workman can alwavs do a largo business. At the same time will bo sold a good BUILDING LOT, detached from the oth er, and a variety of PERSONAL PROPERTY. Terms madeSknown on dav of sale, or on application tq me. April 2, 185tf.—* _*- C. MABPLE. rjMLE Spring and Summer Styles oflLus for safety


ocr: __ MARRIED, On Tuesday the *th iust, by the Rev. Mclzi S. Chan celU>r, Mr. Cu vs. W. McCi’K. of Nelson, to Miss Lovely V. Pclleam, of Spottsylvania, Va. On Thursday evening last, bv the R ev. T. T. Cas tletnan, .Mr. J ames Cochran, of Charlottesville, to Miss Elizabeth Brooke, daughter of Uobt. S. Brooke, dec’d. At Wehaxv, on Wednesday the 9th iust.. by the Uov. F M Whittle, N. H. M assie. Esq., of Charlottesville,to Miss Eliza Ki.nlock, daughter of Thomas F. Nelson, Esq., of Clarke county.


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ocr: STAmwTosr, JAMES (J MARQUIS H AS just received from the North a mosisplen did supply of Italian and American Marble, which he is now manufacturing into Tombs, 'Imuimcnts. Head and Kuo' Stones, Table and bureau Tops. Also, some of the very neatest itiul most chaste designs for Cemetery purposes, with Lambs carved to lay on the top. Pastery, Paint and Muller stones constantly on hand. lie flatters himself to do as goci work as any in Vir ginia. ami certainly the best that can be done in the county. Carving and Lettering done in the neatest and best manner, and not scratched on as is done by those who attempt to do that which they know nothing about. He hopes from his long experience at the business and doing good work, to merit a liberal share of the patronage which has been extended to him for the last four years in this place. All orders from the country will receive prompt attention. May 17, 1854. HOUSES & LOTS FOR SALE." fTMIK subscriber offers for sale his Houses ahd Lots I I situated in Colevtown, Augusta county. Both of ' the houses are comfortable I.og: Dwellings, one I wo • stories high, and the other story and a half. The lots contain thirteen acres. There is a never-failing spring on the ground, uii.l another stream passing through it.— There is also on the place a fine Orchard of the best fruit—young trees. The ! s;alio:i is a desirable one for a mechanic of almost any kind. Oct. 3, 1355.—tf SAMUEL PARENT. Jiht Received


ocr: WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS, STAUNTON, VAt JAMES 0. MA11QU1S HAS just received from the North a mostaplen did supply of Italian and American Marble, which he is now manufacturing into Tombs, Monuments, Head and Foot Stones, I able and Bureau Tops. Also, some of the very neatest and most chaste designs for Cemetery purposes, with Camus carved to lay on the top. Pastery, Paint and Muller stones constantly on hand. He flatters himself to do as good work as any in Vir ginia, and certainly the-best that can be done ta the county. Carving and lettering dune in the neatest and best ntarnor. an.I not scratched oe at is done by those who attempt to do that whisk they know nothing about. He hopes from hie long experience at the business and doing goo^ work, to merit a liberal share of the pat;on>ge which has been extended to him for the last foilr years in this place. All orders from the country will receive prompt attention. May 17,1854.


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ocr: Received A ND now ready fur *aie, the finont and belt aiior^ iA ment of HOOTS HA'H SHOES ever offered for sale in Staunton. ItooU and Shoe* k>r servants, at tUe very lowest rates. Call and c\ amine soon. F. A. DAVIS & CO. Staunton, Oct. 31, 1855. Union Hall Build


ocr: WM. CHAPMAN, ' GR \DU \TE of the Bnltimort Colksc of Dental S .r tvfV bavin? returned to Augusta,resume* the pi. «* I »i,c of hi. prof. ieio:;. Pei on» wiilung i-.formatwa a* tq h i qualification* arc respcclft.ilv referredtothe Faculty. | Pont Office mliircss. Glii.r;'* Will or Ml Stduef. March 8, IS.VI.- (tM -Vp. 37.)


ocr: THE FURNITURE BAZAAR, N "V - No. 200 MAIN STREET, Next Door Below Dr. Wayt’i Office, RICHMOND, VA. P* RATEFUL for the liberal encouragement al ^ ready bestowed, the subscriber would respect fully inform bis friends and the public, that hay ing increased facilities for ma lufacturing, he is now better prepared than ever before to supply all who may need, with every article to be found in a 1st class ___ f^FURNITORE WARE-ROOM,fgjP on as good terms as can be purchased in this city or elsewhere. A portion of my Furniture is purchased at the North in a rough state, and finished here, and a part is made entirely at my manufactory here.— Any article made to order at short notice and at the lowest Cash price. He does not consider it necessary to enumerate the articles, but would extend an earnest invita to all in search of FURNITURE, HAIR OR SHUCK MATTRESSES, UPHOLSTERY GOODS, Sfc., to give him a call before purcha sing, as every exertion will be made to please. Repairing of all kinds done at reasonable prices! R. C. HOWE, 209 Main St., between 9th and IOf/» Sts. Richmond, April 25, 1855.—ly. Every Day Brings Something New.


ocr: EVERYBODY LOOK HERE!! I Challenge the World to Beat We!! Bargains! Bargains!! TI1E subscriber lias now on hands at his Store, an endless variety of articles, which lie oilers at prices unprecedentedly cheap. IlehasGold and Silver IVATCll ICS, Ear- Kings, j Kreast-Pins, and JEWELRY of all , kinds,SILVER WARE of all kinds; Perfumes; SOAPS of all kiuds; Ladies’Trimmings ol all kinds; Ladies’ Undcrslecves, Collars, Spencers, Mantillas, Parasols, Sewing Silks and Threuds, and Work Boxes; FINE CUTLERY.suchas Knives,Scis sors, Pistols, &c., &c.; Oil Cloths for Carriages and Tables. He does not pretend to give a list of his goods _the paper would not hold it; but the public cau find | at his store all the little “odds and ends” kept no where | else. The attention of country merchants is particularly ; solicited, and everybody is invited to call and see 1 whether they wish to buy or not. Suuntou, May 9, 1S53. GABRIEL HIRSH, (jry- Town papers copy 3m. OilAWLS—Ladies' and Gents’ Shawls for sale by ; O NELSON # BAYLOR. i Staunton, Noy, 14. ' i I ' f , 1 • l * I * >


ocr: ELECTOR VL l*t District.—James (• Hoi.i idav, of Norfolk, couutv. >• JIs.skv NViioo, of Mecklenburg. SJ “ William Maiitix, of Henry. 4th “ Titos. M. Donix u vst, of Buckingham, r.tj, »« William M. Cabell, of Nelson. (;tlt “ William C. Scorr, of Powhatan. 7th “ Oeouo* T. Ykkbv, of Northampton, jij), “ Johx Ckitoiier, of Westtuorelaud. t.tlj “ ]$. Jl. Silvckelvoko, of Fauquier. 1(Hh “ Alkxaxhsu R. Botklku, of Jcfiersou. jlth “ John D. I >1 boobs, of Augusta. lL'rii “ Walls* R. Staples, of Montgomery, l^th “ Isaac J. I.k»twicu, of Wythe. 14th •« Rbnjamis 11. Smith, of Kuuuwha. l '.th “ J. W. Gallahs*, of Marshall.


ocr: ’Staples, mia'm & c©.,~ Grocery and Flour merchants, STAUNTON, VA., constantly on band I,iimp and Ground Plaster, Fine Salt, No. I Sacks, G. A. Salt, well filled, Coffee, of all kinds, Sugars, “ “ . Molasses and Syrups of all qualities, everything else generally kept in tba gro line except Liquors. Staunton, Dec. 12, 1855.


ocr: THOMAS J. MICHIE. JAMES H. SKIXNKB. MICHIE & SKINNER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA., HAVE formed a partnership for the practice of law | iu all the Courts of Augusta county, aud iu the U. 8. District Court for Western Virginia. Mr. Michie will attend, as heretofore, the Courts of the adjoining Counties. July 2,1856.—6mo.


ocr: taunt an Updater.; BY J. A. & L. W ADDELL, Jr. TERMS. IJT The “SPECTATOR" is published once a week,' at Two Dollars a year, if paid in advance, or Two Dot- j lacs and Jifty Cent* if delayed beyond the expiration of the year, fo subscription will o* discontinued but at | the option of the Editors, until all arrearages are paid. A D C£R TISEMEXTS often lines (or less,) inserted j three times for one dollar, and twenty-fee cents for each | subsequent 'continuance. Larger advertisements inserted in the same proportion. % j • A liberal disivunt mads to those who advertise by the . year. m . . ■ Professional Cards, not exceeding seven lines, wul be } inserted for one year for #5 00—0 months for $3 00. One square, (ten lines)... A “ “ .6 •• “ 3 Two squares.1 , “ “ .6 “ “ 3 Three squares...1 “ “ C “ “ .8 One third column.1 •« “ “ .0 >4 44 44 it3 One column.1 “ .•> year.W months.5 00 j “ 3 00 j year.12 00 ] months.3 00 “ .soo; year...15 00 j months.10 00 ! “ 7 00 : year.13 00 j months.1200 “ .8 00 year.50 00 months.30 00 All advertising for a less time than three months, unit I he chanted for at the usual rates—*1 «"> per square for I the first three insertions, and twenty-five cents for each subsequent issue.


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ocr: tamtton Spectator. BY J. A. & L. WADDELL, Jr. TEpiS. The “SPECTATOR" is published once a week at Two Dolbtrs a year, if paid in advance, or Two Dol lars ami fifty Cents if delayed beyond the expiration of th- year. No subscription will bs discontinued but at the option of the Editors, until all arrearages are paid. AP CEliTlSEMEXTS of ten lines (or less,) inserted three tin** for one dollar, and twenty-five cents for eacd subsequent continuance. Larger advertisements inserteh in the same proporEon. A liberal discount made to those who advertise by the year. Professional Curds, not exceeding seven lines, will be inserted for one near for ib 00—6 months for $3 00. One square, i ten lines).... 1 <* « .6 “ “ .8 7\oo squares.1 “ « 15 “ “ !!!!!!!.3 Tltree squares.1 « « Q <1 4 4 One third column.1 “ “ .« <4 H 44 .3 One col amn.1 «< <* .•...»> year.f 8 00 months.5 00 •« 3 00 year.12 OO months.8 00 *< 5 00 year.15 0C months.1° 00 j “ 7 00 ,ir.18 00 months.12 00 .8 00 year.50 00 months...30 00 All ad*erusimj for >t less tune i m tntreem nitir, be ctuiryedfor at the usual rates—$1 Olt per square for the first *hree insertions, and twenty-five cento for each issue.


ocr: ». BLAIR A CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, RICHMOND, FOR THE SALE OF WHEAT, FLOUR, BUTTER AND ALL OTHER PRODUCE, To Which They Give Their Undivided Attention. Richmond, Sept. 3, 1850.—6mos.


ocr: ip. M. COCHRAN. JAMBS COCHRAN. COCHRAN & COCHRAN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Stauutou, Va. TTTILL practice their profession in all the Courts ot V V Augusta, and the Circuit Courts of Bath and High land. Strict attention will be given to all business in sisted to their care.


ocr: Staunton Spectator. BY J. A. & L. WADDELL, Jr. TERMS. The “SPECTA TOR ’ is published once a at Two Dollars a //Mr, if paid in advance, or Two Dol lar,- and fifty Cents if delayed beyond the expiration the ‘tear. No sulmertption will In discontinued but > subscription the option of the Editors, until all arrearages are paid. .11> I’Eti7’ZS'EHE.YTH of ten lines (or less,) these times for one dollar, and twenty-Jive cents for subsequent continnance. Larger adcertisements in the same proportion. A liberal discount made to those who advertise by year. Professional Cards, not exceeding seven lines, will inserted for one year for $."> <»—tj months for : for i't 00. One square, (ten lines).... 1 “ “ .6 “ “ 3 Two squares.1 •• “ .«: “ “ 3 Three squares.1 “ “ .♦> One third column.1 “ “ ‘‘ t One column.1 “ “ .6 year.*8 months.5 “ 3 year.12 months.8 “ 5 year.15 months.10 “ 7 ytar.18 months.12 “ ..8 year.50 months.*30 All (t<lvertitin*/ for a fa*# time than three months* be. chanjutffor at the venal rate*—(l 00 per square the first three insertions, and twenty-five cents for issue.


ocr: THOMAS J. MICRIB* JAM S3 It. SKINXKR. MICHIE & SKINNER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA., TTAVE formed a partnership for the practice of law 1 jL in nil the Courts of Augusta countv, and in the S S. District Court for Western Virginia. Mr. Michie will attend, as heretofore, the Courts the adjoining Counties. Julv 1 —Ohio.


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ocr: WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS, AT STAUNTON AND HARRISONBURG. MARQUIS & KELLEY now on hand a moat splendid supply of Ital ian and American Marble, which tbev are manu into Tombs, Monuments, Head and Table and Bureau Tops. Also,some of the and most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo with Lambs and other designs, carved to lay on the top. Postery, Paint, and Muller Stones, constant on hand. Having had a long experience in the bus iness, and worked in the most difficult and delicate let ter carving, with great success, thev feel assured the taste of the most fastidious can be pleased at work. They have recently opened a branch of their estab lishment in the town of Harrisonburg, where one the partners is ready and prepared to receive All demands promptly attended to. Staunton, April 23 1656


ocr: E. B. ADDISON. I). HOWARD ADDISON & HOWARD, General commission & forward ing MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Fertilizers, Ac., at Messrs. Addison A Meade’s Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA, VA.—Orders for Pennock’s Wheat Drills, either with or without Nelson's Guano Attachment, as well as all other articles in their line or to be had in their market, will be filled with promptness. Terms cash or its equivalent. Particular attention will be paid to the saie of F.our, Wheat, Com, Rye, Ac. Goods consigned to their care will be forwarded with


ocr: BOOTS AND SHOES. CHEAP BOOT, SHOE, HAT AND CAP STORE -PALL AND WINTER SUPPLY.-H. A J. FAUST hare just opened their Fall and Winter supply of Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Ac., to an examination of which they invite their friends and customers, and the public generally, feeling enndetint that they can please the taste of the most fastidious. In style andjirices they cannot be beat, as has been known heretofore.— They call attention particularly to their own manufac ture of all kind* of Gentlemen" and Ladies’ Ware, com prising every article in their line of business, and war rantee! to be" of good qualitv. Hats can be bought of tnem from 60 conts and up wards, and Caps frem 12^ cents to the finest—all new fashion. Also Trunks, Umbrellas, Ac. They respect fully request a portion of public patronage, pledging themselves to do ther best to merit it. Staunton, Oct. 18, 1854.


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ocr: Staunton Sp^tor. BY J. A. & L. WADDELL, Jr. TIvHMSr" ~ The “SPECTA TOR" i*published one* a wet, nt Two Dollars a year, if paid in advance, or Tiro Ibl lars and fifty Cents if delayed beyond the expiration of the year. Xo subscription will be discontinued but at the option of the Editors, until all arrearages are paid. AD VERTlSEhlESTS of ten lines (or less,) inserted time times for one dollar, and twenty-five cents for each subsequent continuance. Larger advertisement* inserted its the same proportion. A liberal discount made to those who advertise by the year. < Professional Cards, not exceeding seven lines,^ will be inserted for one year for $5 00—8 months for $3 O'*. One square, (ten lines)... .1 year.*8 OJ “ “ 6 months.5 OO << <i ^. .8 “ .8 00 Two squares.1 year. “ “ 8 months.8 00 «» << 3 “ ....500 Three squares.1 year.00 “ “ 8 months.10 00 it ii ....8 “ 7 00 One third column.1 year.18 00 •* " “ 8 mouths.12 00 « « « .3 “ .8 00 One column.1 V*ar-. All advertising for a less thus than three months, will b* charged for at the usual rates—$1 00 per square for the first three insertions, and twenty-five cents for each subsequent issue.


ocr: THOMAS J. MtCHIK. JAMBS H. SKIXNKB. MIC HIE & SKINNER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA., HAVE formed a partnership for the practice of in all the Courts of Augusta countv, and in U. S. District Court for Western Virginia. Mr. Michie will attend, as heretofore, the Courts the adjoining Counties. July 2,1856.—61110.


ocr: QKO. M. COCHRAX. JAMES COCHRAN. COCHRAN & COCHRAN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Staunton,'"Va. WILL practice their profession in all the Courts ot Augusta, aud the Circuit Courts of Buth and High land. Strict attcntiou will be given to all business in trusted to their care. 1856.


ocr: E. B. ADDISO.V. D. HOWARD ADDISON & HOWARD, General commission & forward ing MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Fertilizers, Ac., at Messrs. Addison A Meade’s Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA, VA.—Orders for Pennock’s Wheat Drills, either with or without Nelson’s Guano Attachment, os well os all other articles in their line or to be had in their market, will be filled with promptness. Terms cash or its equivalent. Particular attention will be paid to the sale of Flour, Wheat, Corn, Rye. Ac. Goods consigned to their core will be forwarded with


ocr: HI populaiityof JL mv "Liquid Cathartic” nmongst all classes of peo !>le—pnvsicians, heads of families, governors of the dit erent almshouses, and overseers of various public in stitutions—can only be regarded as a united Ykrdic* of tub Whole Country in its favor. As a Family Physic and Alterative, it has never yet been equalled. Some persons, who have been dosing the Public for years with their nauseous and debilitating compounds have endeavored to bring my “Liquid Cathartic” into disrepute, but with so trilling effect that a notice would be superfluous. This Medicine is not a cure-all, but may be be consid ered a specific for the following complaints er Complaint, Affections of the Bladder and Kidneys, Bilious Fever, Bronchitis, Pleu risy, Costiveness, Bowel Complaints, Biles, Blotches on the Skin, Drop sy, Dizziness. Dyspepsia.™ry ' efficacious, Erysipelas,Fe ver and Ague, Gout, Sick Headache, Jaundice, Im purity of the Blood, Mer curial Dis eases, all Cutaneous Eruptions, a speedy remedy, Pains in Side, Back and Breast, Se condary Svmptons, Ulcers of alf kinds, and for all the purposes of a


ocr: t i imh hm&n k an •! a flu tf Facts for the people i—Doyou wish to purchase anv article of R E A D \ -M A D E CLO T H INGl or GENTLEMEN’S FURNISH ING GOODS? If so, consider the following Fact* : 1st. We have, at all times, the largest assortment in the Citv. 2d. We are more largely engaged in the manufacture and sale of Clothing than any other house in the State., 3d. We have longer experience in the Trade in this City, (our House having been established in the year lsV. i Possessing these advantages,we are enabled to sell a Sitkkiok article as low as those who sell inferior Clothing. Call at 102 Main Street, where may be found a superb stock of the most fashionable and well made Clothing, at moderate prices. Z-fC All (iV/j Warranted. KEEN, BALDWIN & CO. Richmond, June 11, 1856. _


ocr: WAGON MAKING.—The subscriber has open* ed a Shop at his residence,near the Valley Hotel* Staunton, and haring employed skillful hands ’ is pre pared to execute any kind of WAGON MAKINQ WORK, in the best manner and on reasonable term' He will also continue to follow his trade of CARE’’. TER, and orders in that line will be promptly +*.««,. aIa to. Patronage is respectfully solicited. JET AU kinda of Produ<* 'exachsnge for ' ORE<3oiir


ocr: ___ ' m€i)lTS o H COBV WO COB HILL. UA VINO secured from Robbins & Rcbb, the Mann- facture. j, be exclusive right to sell in the counties jf .Au'msta, Rockingham aud Rockbridge the unrivalled Corn and Cob Crusher known as the “Littlk Giant, I am prepared to furnish them promptly at the factory prices, adding freight and expenses. '1 his mill has ob tained a more sudden celebrity for doing its work witt» extraordinary ease and certainty than any other ma chine ever offered to the Agricultural world. It needs no argument to show that the advantage of having feed ground, when and where wanted, free from -f," . acidity would warrant the outlay for one of these nulls, much time aud trouble also being saved, while the saving of tolis alone will repay the cost of the null in a very short time. ... _ These Mills are guaranteed m every respect. No. 2 is warranted to grind with one h°r,*c> els per hour, price at factory U ; No. 3, , ’ i Drice <t55; No. 4, 20 bushels, price $66, of flatness suitable for Stock feeding. They can be easily result ted to grind fine or coarse, arc remarkably «mpto in construction, and complete, |teadyfor use without machinery. An opportunity will be offered on Court , days to witness them in operation, which is alone want- ^/wi^also aiaiu^eceivc orders for furnishing for J;"PENNOCVS OELERARTED IVHEA DRILL with Grass Seed and Oats Sower if of which 1 have sold large numbers in this county. Ear ly- attention is requested from those who are in want, there is sometimes delay with late orders. Also, Sinclair's Famous Straw- Culler, and (shelter—the very best articles d the kind in use. GEO. E. PRICE, Hardware Dealer, Opposite Cushing's, Staunton, 1855.—ly.


ocr: j WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS, STAUNTON, VA. JAMES 0 MARQUIS HAS just received from the North a musisplen did supply of Italian and American which he is now manufacturing into Monuments. Head and Foot Stones, 1 able and Bureau Tops. Also, some ot the very neatest and most chaste designs for Cemetery with I.amts carved to lay on the ton. I’astery. Paint and Muller stones constantly on hand. He fl itters himself to do as good work as any in \ ir irinia. and certainly the best that can he done in The county. Carving and Lettering done in neatest and best mar.nfr. and not scratched on js (jur,e by those who attempt to do that they know nothing about, lie hopes from long experience at the business and doing work, to merit a liberal share of the which has been extended to him for the last years in this place. All orders from the country will receive attention.


ocr: "GTiTcocHRmr jr., ATTORNEY AT LAW, Staunton, Va.,will practise in all the Courts holdeu in vlugusta, and in the Su perior Courts of Rockingham and Highland. Office in the rear cf the Court-house, formerly occupied by Messf* I Michie & Robertson, 1953. i


ocr: THOMAS J. MICHIK. JAS. H. SKINNER. J. C. MICHIK. ! M I C IIIE, SKINNER & MICUIE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA., HAVE formed a partnership for the practice of law in all the Courts of Augusta county, and in the 1 U. 8. District Court for Western Virginia. Mr. Michie will attend, as heretofore, the Courts oU the adjoining Counties.


ocr: \mwtm spectator. BY J. A. & L. WADDELL, Jr. TERMS. . The “SPECTATOR' it published once a week at Two Dollar* a year, if paid in advance, or Ttco Dol lars and ft ft!/ Cent-* if delayed beyond the expiration of the year. Xo subscription will be discontinued but at the option of the Editors, until all arrearages are paid. l) ('Eli T1SEMEXTS of ten lines (or less,) inserted three times for one dollar, ami twenty-fee cents for eacd subsequent continuance. Larger advertisements tnserteh in the same proportion. liberal discount made to those who advertise by the year. , .... Professional Cards, not exceeding seven lines, will o* inserted for one year for $5 00—8 months for $3 00. O/u square, (ten tines).... 1 ** “ V.V.. . . . . . . .. 3 Two squares.1 “ “ .6 « «« . ..3 Three squares.1 “ “ .6 44 44 ... .2 One third column.1 <• •* “ .G « <t «« .3 One column.1 •* .G year.$ j v- months.5 00 •* 3 00 year..'.'..12 00 months.8 00 » 5 00 year.15 00 months.10 00 I “ 7 00 year.....IS 00 months.12 00 •« S 00 year...50 00 month.30 00 All advertising tor a less nine :.<an inrev he charged for at the usual rates—*1 '*0 per syiWM for the first three insertions, and twenty-jive cents Jor each subsequent issue.


ocr: JOHN TYLER. WM- n" TYLER. TY LER & SON, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 136 Cary Street, RICHMOND, VA. JOHN TYLER having associated with him in the Commission Business, his Sou, \1 m. II. Tylkk. the business will hereafter bo conducted under the style of Aug. 1, ISoo. TYLER A SO.V rpHE subscriber takes this method of saying to his X friends who cousign Produce to Tyler & Son, or request orders to be tilled, that having for the past thirty vears been actively engaged in the purchase and sale of Tobacco, Wheat, four, Corn, Bacon, Butter, Bard, Clover Seed, and every description of Merchandize, Hatters himself to be able to give satisfaction, as bis particular attention will be devoted to this portion ot the business. JOHN T\ LLR. KEl'KK TO ^ , lVm. Withrow, jr.,.^ aynesboro . John. J. Bell. ‘,0; A* M. Mosbv..tannton. H. J. Crawford,. “0,n And to leading business meu and farmers generally. KyConsignors please state County and Post Othce. Richmond, Ang. 13,1858. ___


ocr: JUST TO HAND— 4 hluls. No, 1 N. 0. Sugar, 4 hbds. No. 1 P. It. do., o lihds. No. 1 X. 0. Molasses, 4 bbls. Golden Syrup, 4 bbls. each A. B. and C. Coffee Sugars, 4 bbls. Stuart's Crushed Sugars, •j bbls. ” Pulverized Sugars, 4o bags best Rio Coffee, Few bags Java and Moca Coffee, 100 sucks Mursbull Salt, 50 kegs Nails, Ac., Ac., Ac.. All of which will be sold phkap roa castt. ALEXANDER, MONTGOMERY A CO.


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ocr: A REVOLUTION IS CERTAIN I VICTORY IS OURS! SUCH is the progress of Science in this age that nothing seems impossible. That theie ate new and scientific discoveries being mude everv day, r.o one will doubt. After u tliorough investigation if t . Vegetable Kingdom, with a view to obtain a specific remedy for the more common ills of humanity. I have succeeded iu briugiug together such. Three years j have elapsed since its introduction, and it is now cs ! teemed the meet hoirulur remedy in the World, known as HELM HOLD'S GENUINE PREPARATION.— Highly Conceutrated Compouud Fluid Ex tract lluchti} tor nil Diseases of the Bladder, Kid neys, Urinary and Sexual Organs. Jov to the Ar | FLICTED !! 1 it cures diseases of the BLADDER, KIDNEYS, GRAVEL, DROPSY, OBSTRUCTIONS FEMALE COMPLAINTS. CHRONIC GONORRIKEA,


ocr: .11. BLAIR A: CO., COMMISSION iMERCH VATS. RICHMOND, FOR THE SALE OF WHEAT. FLOUR. BUTTER Ay/) ALL OTHER PRODUCE, To Which They (live Their Undivided Attention. Richmond, Sept. 3, 1856.—times.


ocr: iannion Spectator. BY J. A. & L. WADDELL, Jr. TERMS. ^ rSf The “SPECTATOR" is published once a treel at ‘Two Dollars a year, if paid in advance, or Two Dol lars and fifty Cents if delayed beyond the expiration of the year. Jho subscription will be discontinued but at the notion of the Rlitors, until all arrearages arc paid. AD VERT IS EM ES TS often lines (or less,) inserted three times for one dollar, arni twenty-five cents for eacd subsequent continuance. Larger advertisements inserteh in the same proportion. A liberal discount made to those who advertise by the year. . Professional Cards, not exceeding seven lines, mil be inserted for one year for $5 00—6 months for %'i 0*1. One square, (ten lines)... .1 year.|S 00 “ “ 6 months.5 W i< •< .3 “ 3 00 Two squares.1 year.12 00 “ “ f> months.8 00 *« *« 3 “ 5 00 litres squares.1 year.I5 “ »* 6 months....IOOO 7 00 IS 00 13 00 .SOO 50 00 One third column.I year.. “ « “ .S months____ «< “ “ .8 “ . One column.1 year. <• “ .6 months.80 00 All advertising for a less time than three months, trill be charged for at the usual rates—i\ oO per square for the first three insertions, and twenty five cents for each


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ocr: WESTERN * STAUNTON, VA. JAMES G MARQUIS HAS just received from the North a.mosiaple* did supply of Italian and American Marble*, which he is now manufacturing into Tomba, Monuments, Head and Foot Stones, Table and* Bureau Tops. Also, some of the very neatest and most chaste designs for Cemetery purposes, with Lambs carved to lay on the top. PasterjK Paint and Muller stones constantly on hand. He flatters himself to do as good work as any in V ir ginia, and certainly the best that can be done ie the county. Carving and Lettering done in le* neatest and best manner, and not scratched oe ae is done by those who attempt to do that which they know nothing about. He hopes from hie long experience at the business and doing good work, to merit a liberal share of the patronage which has lipen extended to him for the last fear years in this place. All orders from the country will receive proapt attention. May 17, 1854.


ocr: July 25, 1855.— SCOTT’S '1y V -3 • % v AAE) COB HULL. HAVING secured from Robbins & Bebb, the Manu facturers, the exclusive right to sell in the count jf ylugusta, Rockingham and Rockbridge the anrivatieu Corn and Cob Crusher known as the “ Littlk Giant, l am prepared to furnish them promptly' at the laclorj prices, adding freight and expenses. This mill has ob tained a more sudden celebrity for doiug its work with extraordinary case and certainty than any other ma chine ever oilcrcd to the Agricultural world. It needs no argument to show that the advantage of having feed ground, when and where wanted, free from must and acidity would warrant the outlay for one of these mills; much time and trouble also beingsaved, while the saving oftolis alone will repay the cost of the mill in a very short time. These Mills are guaranteed tn every respect. No. 2 is warranted to grind with one horse, ten bush els per hour, price at factory $44; No. 3, 16 bushels, price $55; No. 4, 20 bushels, price 066; of fineness suitable for Stock feeding. They can be easily regula ted to grind fine or coarse, are remarkably simple in construction, and complete, ready for use without further machinery. An opportunity will be offered on Court days to witness them in operation, which is alone want ed to secure a large demand. I will also again receive orders for furnishing lor next crop PEN NOCK'S CELEB ART ED JVHhA I DRILL, with Grass Seed and Oats Sower if desired, of which I have sold large numbers in this county. Ear ly attention is requested from those who are in want, as there is sometimes delay with late order*. A Iso. Sinclair’s Famous Straw- Cutter, and Pennoclc s Corn Sheller—the very best articles cf the kind in use. GEO. E. PRICE, Hardware Dealer, Opposite Cushing’s, Staunton, Va.


ocr: “wmTchapmanT GR.YDU YTE of iho Baltimore College of Dental Sup gory, h-vi ig returned to Augusta,resume* the prae iisoofhi* profession. Persons wishing information as tq h's qualification* are rcspectfn'ly referred to the Faculty, Post Oliice address. Cline’s Mill cr Mt. Sidney, i March t, IS.il.-(chd Sep. 27.)


ocr: Just Received A ND now ready for sale, the finest and beat assert* Jx incut of BOOTS JkVD SHOES ever offered for sale i:i Staunton. Boot* and Shoe* fee servants, at the very lowest rates. Call and exarone *oon. F. A. DAVIS & CO. Staunton, Oct. 31, Ul5o. Union Hall Building


ocr: NOTICE. I HEREBY notify all persons indebted to the concerns of C. T. Cochran & Co. a id C. T Cochran, by bond or otherwise, to come forward and make payment /ill who may have claims against either ol said concerns will present them to me for settlement. An early ad justment of accounts, either in favor or against the ecu g sterrett Truster of C. T. Cochran.


ocr: W. J. HUNTEB. M. G. HARMAN. WOODWARD HOI *J]. HHIE undersigned, having purchased aud leased this A well known Hotel, are now prepared to accommo date the tonner friends of the House, and the public generally. They have made every arrangement nec essary to the comfort convenience of all who may lavor them with their patronage. They have in their service, polite and active servants ; and careful and attentive Ostlers. They respectfully solicit a -hare ofthc public custom. \V. J. HUNTER & CO. Staunton, Feb. 27, 1336


ocr: j ' JUST TO IIAND— 4 lihds. No. 1 N. 0. Sugar, ’ / 4 lihds. No. 1 P. R. do., 8 lihds. No. 1 N. O. Molasses, 4 bbls. Golden Syrup, 4 bbls. each A. 1). and C. Coffee Sugar*, 4 bbls. Stuart’s Crushed Sugars, 2 bbls. ” . Pulverized Sugars, 40 bugs best Rio Cotfec, Few bags Java and Moca Coffee, 100 sacks Marshall Salt, 50 kegs Nails, Ac., Ac., Ac., All of which will be sold chkvp for cash. ALEXANDER, MONTGOMERY A CO. Oct.


ocr: V11HIXISTICA l UK'S Adminis trator of Jucob Brubeck, 1 will sell at public sale, at his lute residence, ou Thursday, the 27th of this iiionsh, (Xovem'r) the following property: 1 Ilorse,12 head of Cattle,Hogs, a variety of Farming Utensils, Household and Kitchen Furniture,a quantity of Wheat, live, Oats, Corn and llay, and all the other Chattels of every description ; also the Crain in the ground. Tkbms .Nine months credit, with security, on all sums over $5, and that sum and under, Cash. Persons having claims will present them forth with. J. J- LAREW, Adrn’r.


ocr: RANKIN'S GALLERY OF PHOTOGRA PHY.—The subscriber would respectfully cull the uttentiou of the Ladies and gentlemen of Staunton and vicinity, to his new and beautiful Style of Pictures, far superior to Dagauerreotvpe, Crrstalotvpe or Talbotype. They are termed AMBKOTYPkS. These pictures ore conceded to be the most beautiful and truthful ever E reduced by the Photographic art. The exceeding ncness, depth of light and shade, and richness of tone is wonderful. They do not reverse the subject, but represent everything in its true position. They are without the glare of Daguerreotype, and hence, may be seen in uay view. Rf“They muct be seen to be appreciated.


ocr: -- i I [IVJm h JT 3 h k) ! S v* ni f I u ■' • J for the to purchase anv article of R K A I) Y-Nl A I) E X G ! or GENTLEMEN’S FURNISH GOODS? II so, consider the following Fart*: 1st. We have, at all times, the largest assortment in the Citv. 2*1. We are more largely engaged in the manufacture sale of Clothing tliau any other house in the State. 3d. \Ve have longer experience in the Trade in this (our House having been established in the year Possessing these advantages,we arc enabled to a Sl'PKBlOK article as low as those who sell iuferior Call at 103 Main Street, where may be a superb stock of the most fashionable aud well Clothing, at moderate prices. r$r All Good* Warranted. .J£3 _ ^ BALDWIN’ A CO.


ocr: B. B. ADDI80X. D. HOWAtD ADDISON & HOWARD, General commission & forward ing MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Fertilizers, Ac., at Messrs. Addison A Meade's Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA, VA.—Orders for Pennock’s Wheat Drills, either with or without Nelson’s Guano Attachment, as well os all other articles in their line or to be had in their market, will be filled with promptness. Terms cash or its equivalent. Particular attention will be paid to the sale of Flour, Wheat, Corn, Rye. Ac. Goods consigned to their care will be forwarded with


ocr: BOOTS AND SHOES. /"NHEAP BOOT, SHOE, HAT AND CAP STORE \J -FALL AND WINTER SUPPLY.-H. 4 J. FAUST have just opened their Fall and Winter supply of Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Ac., to an examination of which they invite their friends and customers, and the public generally, feeling enndefint that they can please the taste of the most fastidious. In style and prices they cannot be beat, os has been known heretofore.— They call attention particularly to their own ^ manufac ture of all kinds of Gentlemen'and Ladies’ Ware, com prising every article in their line of business, and war ranted to be of good quality. Hats can be bought of them from 60 conts and up wards, and Caps frem 12W cents to the finest—all new fashion. Also Trunks, Umbrellas, 4c. They respect fully request a portion of public patronage, pledging themselves to do ther best to merit it.


ocr: WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS, AT STAUNTON AND HARRISONBURG. MARQUIS & KELLEY HA\ £ now on hand a moat splendid supply of Ital ian and American Marble, which ther are manu facturing into Tombs, Monuments, Head and Foot Stones, Table and Bureau Tops. Also.some of the very neatest and most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo ses, with Lambs and other designs, carved to lay on the top. Pastery, Paint, and Muller Stones, constant ly on hand. Having had a long experience in the bus iness, and worked in the most difficult and delicate let ter carving, with great success, they- feel assured that the taste of the most fastidious can be pleased at their work. They have recently opened a branch of their estab lishment in the town of Harrisonburg, where one of the partners is ready and prepared to receive orders. All demands promptly attended to. Staunton, April 23 1856


ocr: IMPORTER, ! Whohtale and Retail Dealer in American and Imported GUNS & PISTOLS, FOWLING and Fishing Tackle; Table and Pocket Cutlery; Walking Canes; Belts and Port Monies; Percussion Caps, Gunpowder, Patent Shot, Balls, Pow der Flasks, Pouches and Belts, Bird Bags; Nipples and Wrenches; Washing Rods and Ticklers; I)og Chains and Collars; Gun Makers’ Materials, Ac., Ac. Revol vers and Five Shooters at Manufacturers’ prices, to the trade. S. SUTHERLAND. No. 182, Main street, opposite Eagle Square, Richmond. A DIPLOMA of the first class, was awarded by the Virginia Mechanics Institute, tor the promotion of the Mechanic Arts, to SAMUEL SUTHERLAND, of Richmond, for a case of guns, pistols, and rifles, ex hibited at the Exhibition of Articles of American Man ufacture, held in the City of Richmond, on the 16th dav of Nov. 1854.


ocr: ERCHANT TAILORING.-The subscriber has opened a very superior lot of goods for Gen tlemen’s wear, at the b'tore Room next door to Union Hall, on Main Street, at the sign of “J. O’Rear.” He has engaged the services of Mr. O’Rear, an experienced and accomplished cutter, Ac., to conduct the business for him, and is prepared to furnish every description of clothing made of the best material and in the most el egant style. For cash or to punctual dealers on short time, great inducements are offered. The patronage of the public is solicited. A. D. TROTTER, Staunton. January 23, 1856.


ocr: i A TALE and FEMALE NCHOOL.-SYLVA 1VL MONT INSTITUTE is situated in West View, one of the most pleasant and hculthy villages of Au gusta, combining the advantages of the best society with every religious privilege. The next year will commence 1st Monday in August, and continue, with two weeks vacation at Christmas, until 24tli June, 1857, TERMS PEK SESSION OF TUX MOXTHS. Primary English,.$15.00 Advanced *• iiU.Oo Latin and Greek.80.00 French,.10.00 Music—Piano,.80.00 Embroidery.10.00 Address, H. L. HOOVER Principal. West View, Augusta, July 16,1856.


ocr: i G1 R21AT ATTRACTION ! GREAT BAR T GAINS FOR CASH!—GEORGE W. SMITH w>'it sell all his Ladies’ Summer Dress Goods at cost iror cash, and in many instances for less, as he is anx ious to close them out before the season is over, to make room for fall goods. The goods are new, for to dies’ Summer Dresses, and this is a rare chance to buy for cash at cost such new and handsome lieragcs unit Lawns, and Muslin Borages, and many other goods we cannot name in an advertisement. Our accounts ure all made out to the 1st of July—all persons indebted, will please to call and settle the same, and they will much oblige me by so doing. MRS. SMITH has a nice variety of Boskets; Bon nets made to order.


ocr: M. BLAIR A CO,, COMMISSI»\ >IER(II IMS. RICHMOND, FOR THE SALE OF WHEAT, FLOUR. BUTTER I A.X?> ALL OTHER PRO RVCF., To Which They Give Their Undivided Attention. Richmond, !b5t>.— >inos.


ocr: iannton Spectator. B¥ 4. A. & L. WADDELL, Jr. TERMS. r$y~ The “SPECTATOR" ispublished cnee a week, at Two Dollars a year, if paid in advance, or Tieo Dol lars ami fifty Cents if delayed beyond the expiration of the year. Ao subscription will be discontinued but at the option of the Editors, until all arrearages are paid. AD tERTlSEMEATS of ten lines [or Csss,) inserted three times for one dollar, and twenty-jive cents for each subttquent continuance. Larger advertisements inserted in the same proportion. A liberal discount mails to those who advertise by the year. Professional Cards, not exceeding seven lines, will be inserted for one year for $5 00—6 months for $3 00. One square, {ten lines)... .1 year.$8 0*.' *• “ 6 months.5 00 •* .3 “ 5 00 Two squares.1 year.12 00 “ •* 6 months.8 00 •• “ 3 “ 5 00 Three squares.1 year.15 00 *• •* 6 months.10 00 “ .3 “ 7 00 One third column.1 year.18 00 “ “ ** 6 months.12 00 « “ 3 “ 8 00 One column.1 year.50 00 *• “ .6 months.30 00 ADsadcertising for a less time than three months, will be charged for at the usual rates—tl u0 per squetre for the first three insertions, ami twenty-Jits cents for each subsequent issue.


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ocr: Fresh arrival or watches jew elry AND SILVER WARE, AT J. W. MER EDITH’S uppotih J. B. Etkridgt’t Drug Star*.—The subscriber having returned from the North,respectfully invites the attention of the public to the well selected stock of the above goods, consisting of Watches of the most approved makers; new and beautiful styles of Diamond, Rubv aud Pearl, Mosaic, Cameo and Lavs Breast Pins; Ear Rings, Finger Kings, Ac. Also, a good assortment of Jett goods, so fashionable at this time; Silver Spoons, Forks and Ladles, and ev ery other artiele in his line of business. Watches care fully repaired and warranted. Every article warranted as or the money refunded.


ocr: _ OR PLEASANT FAMILY PHYSIC. rpUK unequalled success and wonderful popularity o JL uiv “Liquid Cathartic’- amongst all classes of peo ple—phvsiciuns, heads of families, governors ot the dif ferent almshouses, and overseers ot various public in stitutions—can onlv he regarded us a uuited > krdici o? thk WuoMt Country m its favor. As a Family Physic und Alterative, it has never vet been equalled. Some persons, who have been dosing the 1 uohe for years with their uauseous and debilitating.compounds have endeavored to bring ray “Liquid Cathartic into disrepute, but with so trifling effect that a notice would be superfluous. ., This Medicine is not a cure-all, but may be be consul ered a specific for the following cotunlaintsLiv er Complaint, Affection# of the Bladder and Kidneys, Bilious Fever, Bronchitis, Pleu risy," Oostiveuess, Bowel Complaints, Biles, Blotches on the Skin, Drop sv, Dizziness, Dyspepsia.rtuy * tjfimciotM, Erysipelas,le ver and Ague, Gout, Sick Headache, Jaundice, Im purity of the Blood, Mer curial Dis cases, all Cutaneous Eruptions, a speedy remedy, Pains in Side, Back and Breast, Se condary Symptoms, Ulcers of all kinds, and lor all the purposes of


ocr: E. B*WS0N. • »• HOWAUD ADDISON & HOWARD, General commission & forw add ing MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural j Implements, Seeds, Fertilizers, Ac., at Messrs. Addison i & Meade’s Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA, I VA.—Orders for Pennock’s Wheat Drills, either with 1 or without Nelson's Guano Attachment, as well as all other articles in their Hue or to be bad in their market, i will be tilled with promptness. Terms cash or its equivalent. Particular attention will be paid to the sale of Flour,; Wheat, Corn, Rye, Ac. Goods consigned to their care will be forwarded with despatch.


ocr: WESTER* VA. MARBLE MSUiS, AT STAUNTON AND HARRISONBURG. MARQUIS & KELLEY HAVE now on hand a most spleudid supply of Ital ian and American Marble, which they are manu facturing into Tombs, Mouuments, Head and Foot Stones, Table and Bureau Tops. A Iso, some ofthe very neatest and most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo ses, with Lambs and other designs, curved to lay on the top. Pastcry, Paint, and Muller Slones, constant ly on hand. Having had a long experience in the bus iness, and worked in the most difficult aud delicate let ter carving, with great success, thev feel assured that the taste of the most fastidious can he pleased at their work. Thev have recently opened a branch of their estab lishment in the town of Harrisonburg, where one of the partners is ready aud prepared to receive orders. All demands promptly attended to.


ocr: THE FURNITURE BAZAAR, NO. 209 MAIN STREET, next door bblow ph* watt's ornci, RICHMOND, VA. G1 RATEFUL for the liberal encouragement already r bestowed, the subscriber would respectfully in form his friends and the public, that having increased facilities for manufacturing, lie is now better prepared than ever before to supply all who may need, with eve-^ rv article to be found in a 1st class FURR IT UR E WARE-ROOM, on as good terms as can be purchased in this city or elsewhere. A portion of my Furniture is purchased at the north iu a rough state, and finished here, and a part is made entirely at my manufactory here. Any article made to order ut short notice and at the lowest Cash price. He docs not consider it necessary to enumerate the articles, but would extend an earnest invitation to all in search of Furniture, Hair or Shuck Mattre*«es, Up holetery Good*, etc., to give hint a call before purchasing, as every exertion will be made to please. HF" Repairing of all kinds done at reasonable prices, R. C. HOWE, 209 Main St., between 9th and 10th Stt. Richmond, April 25, 1855.—ly. OHN N. GORDON, I4TH ST., NEAR


ocr: NOTICE. j 'IfifTlSHING to devote mere attention to other j " ’ branches of business, 1 will sell my stock of i Goods, consisting o> Dry Goods, (-^ueensware, Roots, Shoes, Hits. Caps, Hardware, Ready Wide Clothing, &c, at prune post for Cash. I al so wish to rent my Store room for a term ot years. E. HOGSHEAD. I on iasu_i


ocr: May 17, 1854. SCOTT’S t—* H comr 4^0 €3i38 nuAs. JIAVING secured from Robbins & B'-bb, (he .'VJanu ll faclnrcm, the exclusive right to sell in the counties jf eiiigusta, Rockingham and Rockbridge the unrivalled Corn and Cob Crusher known a« the “Little Giant,” I am prepared to furnish them promptly at the factory prices, adding freight ami expenses. This mill has ob tained a more sudden celebrity for doing its work with extraordinary case and certainty than any other ma chine ever oilercd to the Agricultural world. It needs no argument to show that tl;c advantage of having feed ground, when and where wanted, free from must and acidity would warrant the outlay for one of these mills; much time and trottblu also being saved, while the saving of tolis alone will repay the cost of the mill in a very short time. These Mills are guaranteed in every respect. No. *2 is warranted to grind with one horse, ten bush els per hour, price at factory §14; No. 3, 15 bushels, price §55; No. 4, 20 bushels, price §65; of fineness I suitable for Stock feeding. They can he easily rcgula ted to grind fine or coarse, are remarkably simple in construction, and complete, ready for use without further machinery. An opportunity will be offered on Court days to witness them in operation, which is alone want ed to see ire a large demand. I will : i a-'ain rcooivc orders for furnishing for next crop I'NO CITS CELEBARTED WHEAT DRILL, with Grass Seed and Oat* Sower if desired, of which I have sold large numbers in this county. Ear ly attention is requested Iro n those who are in want, as there is sometimes delay with late orders. Also. Sinclair's Famous Straw- Caller, and P.ennock't Corn Shelter—the very best articles cf the kind in me. GEO. E. PRICE, Hardware Dfaley, Opposite Custung’s, Staunton, Va. April 19, 1335.—ly. ~G\ M, COCHllAN, JR., A TTl/RXLA A I I.AW , Staunton, Va., willpractise ljl in all the Courts holden in Augusta, and in the Sju periqr Courts of Rockingham and Highland. Ontoe in the rear of the Court-house, formerly occupied by Hours


ocr: WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS, AT STAUNTON AND HARRI80NBURG. MARQUIS & KELLEY HAVE now on hand a most splendid supply of Ital ian and American Marble, which thev are manu facturing into Tombs, Monuments, Hesii and Foot Stones, Table and Bureau Tops. Also,some of the very neatest and most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo ses, with Lambs and other designs, carved to lav on the top. Pastery, Paint, and Muller Stones, constant ly on hand. Having hod a long experience in the bus iness, and worked in the most difficult and delicate let ter carving, with great success, thev feel assured that the taste of the most fastidious can be pleased at their work. They have recently opened a branch of their estab lishment in the town of Harrisonburg, where one of the partners is ready and prepared to receive orders. All demands attended to.


ocr: IjBfffffnffTflTnTWmniiiiJitiiiai Facts for the people i—do you wish to purchase anv article of R E A D A -M A D E C L O T H I N G! or GENTLEMEN’S FURNISH ING GOODS ? If 90, consider the following Facts : 1st. We have, at all times, the lai gest assortment in the City. ,. , - . 2d. We are more largely engaged in the manufacture and sale of Clothing than any other house in the State. 3d. We have longer experience in the Trade in this Citv, (our House having been established in the year 183s.) Possessing these advantages,we are enabled to sell a Superior article as low as those who sell inferior Clothing. Call at 102 Main Street, where may be found a superb stock of the most fashionable and well made Clothing, at moderate prices. All Goods Warranted. ^£3 ^ KEEN, BALDWIN 4 CO. Richmond, June 11, 1850.____


ocr: Fashionable tailoring estab LISHMENT—HENRY BAKE begs leave to iu form his old friends and patrons, and the public gener ally, that he lirs just received a large uud handsome Stock of Gentlemen’s Wear, adapted to the Spring and Summer Seasons, which he is prepared to make up in the most Fashionable Style, %nd at the shortest notice, ner account of the undersigned, per accoun KAYoER, STRIBLING A CO. 1856.


ocr: __ *. B. ADDISON. D. HOWABD ADDISON & HOWARD, General commission & forward ING MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Fertilizers, Ac., at Messrs. Addison A Meade’s Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA, VA.—Orders for Pennock's Wheat Drills, either with or without Nelson’s Guano Attachment, as well as all other articles in their line or to be had in their market, will be filled with promptness. Terms cash or its equivalent. Particular attention will be paid to the saie of F.our, Wheat, Corn, Rye, Ac. Goods consigned to their care will be forwarded with


ocr: "VROTICE.—1The 1st of July is past, and our ac JlN counts are ready to be cashed. And, moreover, the time is at hand to lay in our new stock for season, and for which purpose money is needed more than ever. Our friends and customers who have yet paid up their accounts, are requested to come and settle at once. Our older accounts are equally ed to be settled at an early date. STEINER, BROS. A CO. Staunton. July 23,1R56.—Vind copy. I HAVE now in Store a large lot of Red Lead, which I will sell low for cash. J. G. LAIRD, March 12,1856.


ocr: M. BLAIR & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, RICHMOND, FOR THE SALE OF WHEAT, FLOUR, BUTTER and all other produce, To Which They Give Their Undivided Attention.