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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-17
Commission EHOazSe.


JOHN N. SHIELDS of Lexington,
Virginia, and ROBERT b. SOMER>
VILE of this city, have associated
themselves under the firm Of
SHIELDS s. WILLIE,
for the purpose of conducting
n General Commission Business,
IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
Mr.. Shields has been engaged for many
years in merchandising IN the Valley of
Virginia, and fatters himself that, from
his experience, any orders for the pur.
chase of Dry Goods, or other merchan-
die. may be safely confded TO him
Mr.. Somerville has been engaged in the
commission and produce business for a
number of years, and thinks his acqnain.
lance with the business such as to enti-
tie him TO share of the public con.
fidence. We therefore invite our friends
and the public in general, TO give us
share of their patronage, promising our
best exsrtions in their behalf.
Experiences
Richard Anderson, esq.
h!sssrs Peylon, Deane s. Edwards E
g Lancaster, DENLY & Co.
'' Lewis Webb s. Co.
Ii. w. 81 j. j. Fry, &
Richmond Jan lot
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-17
NOTICE..

The NOTES given at the sale OF the
Personal Property of Alexander VII
iams, deceased, are now due, and imme-
date payment is required. All persons
having claims against the estate will
please present them between this and
the Isl of March, properly authenticat-
ed for payment, as the subscriber wishes
to close his Administration, at that time.
WV. J. GILKESON, Admr.
January ,, lS39-3t*
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-17
NOTICE..

THOSE persons indebted 10 the Estate
Of ALEXANDER BUCHANNAN, decd. are
requested to come forward and discharge
The claims against them without delay
and those having claims against tho Estate
nrc requested To exhibit Them 10 us, properly
authenticated, at our residence in the upper
end OF Augusta cnunty. on Walkers creek
by tho LIST day of February next, in order
tina, they may be paid. Those indebted TO
the Estate need no, expect indulgence be-
yond that day
montgomery s. Jas. 3 ech1nnan.
Jan I0-4tp
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-17
Occrseers Of Poor TO the Public!

-
NOTICE is hereby given, that. on
the lst Monday in February next, at a
meeting OF the Overseers of the Poor for
Augusta county, to be held at the Cor.
poration Office in Stanton, sealed pros
posals will be received for superintend-
ing the Poor Of said county, and for tile
rental OF the Farm attached TO the Poor
house. Persons intending 10 propose,
will state in their proposals for what sum
they will undertake the care Of the es-
Enlistment. The undertaken to find all
necessary stock, farming utensils &c. for
the use of the farm-keep up the fenc.
ing in good repair, work one. third oil
the open land and leave the rest in pas
:ure, and give one third of all kind oil
grain raised Oh the land for the use of
the paupers-the hay, straw, and fodder
TO be fed on the land, and the balance oil
the expense attending the stock TO be
borne by the undertaken, he finding his
own family in every thing but to be en-
titled to the reasonable labour of such oil
the paupers as are able to labour.
The proposals will be for the year, &c
commence on the 10Th March inst, and
bond and security will be- required OIL
ihe undertaken for the due discharge oil
his part Of the contract.
The Deputy Sherifs are requested to
attend with their delinquent lists prepa
red for settlement,
BY order Of The Board.
ERASMUS STRIBLING, C. o.p.
Jan. 10.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-17
ROCKFISH GAP TAVERN

The subscriber having purchased the
Tavern establishment, lately owned by
Mr.. Thomas Bernard, at Rock6sh Gap,
respectfully solicits share Of the pat>
ronage of the travelling public. The
buildings are new and in good repair
the stabiipg extensive-and he hopes by
a disposition 10 please, and attention to
business, to be able TO render satisfaction
a. all times to those who may call on
him. b. T. FRYE.
Jan. 10, 1899.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-17
LUMBER WANTED.
Preparationsare now making to build
an extensive addition TO the Western
Lunatic Hospital, and large supply of
REAMEx 81 SCAMTTTNG

is wanted for that purpose. Persons dis.
posed TO furnish flooring, tw in ch yellow
common, or white pine plank, inch and
half, inch and quarter, and inch plank.
scantling for various purposes. such as
Girders, Rafters, Beams, Plates, and
Joist, will do well to call at the Hospital,
where contracts may be entered into for
the same.
Cash to be paid on the delivery of
such timber. Application to be made to
SAMUEL M. WOODWARD.
September 6, 1898.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-17
Office Of The Valley Turnpike Company.
WINCHESTER, Dec. %, 1888.

e. Notice is hereby given to
the Stockholders in the Valley Turn
pike Company residing in the Coun-
ty of Augusta, that an instalment OF
one dollar OH each share of capital
stock in said Company, is required
to be paid on the first day of January
1889, to JACOB G. roller in Mount
Sidney, and to JOHN b. BREcK1N-
RIDGE at Staunton.
By order Of The Board of Directors.
J. S. CARSON, Treasurer.
Twill speedily furnish the gentlemen
having charge Of collections with all the
necessary books sc. Us. c.
Jan. lO-3:
Morning herald., 1839-09-07
SATURDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 7. 1889.
LEROY,s sPECIFIQUE

U Snn !!-LEhOf'S SPEClFlQUE
swCUO FRANCAlsE, (or French speciGc,) for the
Gonorrhea, elects, female complaints, and all discharges Of
the secret organs.
The American agents Of this celebrated medicine would
apprize the psbc that this the great specific Of Doctor
Jerome Leroy, of Paris celebrated for the Of this
class Of Diseases
In the early stages Of the disease it will positively effect
few without restriction Of Diet fear Of
posure and what much important 1t never leaves the
parts subject to tire troublesome gleets or weakness that
occur often after the use Of other medicines
In long proraced stages ef the Gonorrhea, IN obstinate
Gee weakness of those organs is without doubt the
most efectual remedy discovered.
will also be found certain preventative against the dis
If exposed and where there cause to fear
few doses will arrest lis progress aud any further
trouble.
is not intention TO that deceptive system Of
putting in this city, better proof of efficacy
challenge any to be produced that Il will not
der forfeit Of $500
~ Observe One large bottle is sufficient to any
cent Of the complaint
Each bottle accompanied witt full description of the dis
and all the directions the English and French
languages.
Fer sale only at the agents oe No s Nassau street. four
doors from Fulton street. (aP star) Price $3.50 bottle
Small bottles 81 aul7 3m+
Morning herald., 1839-09-07
DOCTOR DAvENpoRT's
CELEBRATED BILIOUS PILLS.

L,0R PURIFYING THE BLOOD AND CREATING
IT arpete.-These Pills, which eminently uscfu
for pains the head stomach and bowels have been bcors m
public for twenty years, and well known that the pre-
petor deems 20 publish any ~ the Thousand
certificates which Procured Of their efficacy from emit
nent physicians aud Others
Dr. baveuports Celebrated Eye Water which h.s bee,
thoroughly proved for thirty be MIDI safe and speedy
cure for II diseases Of the eyes.
evse tht valu tble Itch Ointment prepared by j. Whes
ton and long kno u he speedy FOR that oaten,
disease. and Cor all kinds Of piurlss on the skin
The aheye valuable medsines ior sle n this city b,
Lawrence Reese Co, Duryee Coeksrs H. A. sohefAer
h Co, and others -
be promptly attended to, eiO6m'
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

"A A FARM AND COUNTRY SEAT FoR SALE
t..X Situated the East bank of the Hudsoa River,
Of Fi.hkill aud County of Dntchess, eontaa.
ing about 90 of choice nnd N ahgh state OF
The excellent story frame house
with all the necessary out budngs there abundance OF good
aud fine fruit the place. the river and pcturesqu
scenery Newbugh aud Pouehkeeee from this place
unrt, allied between the cities &C New York and Albany
This place selected forty years ago the country resi-
dence Of the late Nicholas Cruger Esq The facilities oi
getting here are numerous being distant hut mil. from the
landing Of Hampton and New Hamburgh, miles north Of
Newburgh, and . south of Poughkeepsie.
particular description deemed superlsous as those
who wish to purchase will examine for themselves For FUR
her information apply to W. Cor the premises, or
s36t- JAS BLEFCKER n co. ~ Broad II.
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

b. IRWIN 20, Members Of the hoyal College OF Sur
geon London continue 10 be consulted delicate d,s
all thsr stages, their Office coi fultos
where from the commodious of their
labcrng under delicate complaints be treated with
secrecy aud safety.
b IRWIN CO. pledge emelve. iha, 70 all cases Of the
most violent venerea witch have hitherto fallen under their
notice. their treatment without mercury has bees
cssu and speedy. They need not BY certificates direct the
psbo attention their superior practice those Diseases
their reputation in this city well known and respected BY
those who had copfJe in their honor strongly
recommended 10 females who ~ the habit of
Deobruent Pills. that thaa two should be taken ON
any OCCASION might produce effects which those who
would be mother. derou 10 avoid preventative can BE-
had-recen cured IN two days Those who sured
themsee. by secret aud destructive habit can obtain relief
Solvent security y ali that III be required until shalt
bs effected Letters post paid detailing nature OF the
plant and covering suitable Fee will be immediately attend
I'd and medicines, with full directions the
parties. aa2e I'm.
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

Urine HAVANA sEGARS.-A Ch-ice Assortment
OF Reealu Tabuce, Curadores and common segars, of
the most select brands imported direct from the Havana and
Cor sale wholesale and retail cheaper than AZ ether esfsb
ishmert the New seear Store No Wall street Bsse-
ment Story. Please call and try. s3-im'
Morning herald., 1839-09-07
COUGHS, COUGHS,
COUGHS.

THOUSANDS will suffer from Coughs, Colds, &c.
Il caught during the heavy rain YESTERDAY, and many will
lind mey from onsumpon arising from slight
colds unless they timely OF and
certain medicine. None be better than sHERMAN'S
COUGH LOZENGES. They the emily medicine that
fails Read the following and be convinced 1t is
only among hundreds Do not delay but get box at
-
REMARKABLE CURE OF CONsUMPTION.-Mr
THoMpsos New London last fall the South
Of his health II recommended the only chance
Cor him to proong his life he thought to be in the last
stage Of consumption After spending the winter there he
tursea somewhat better about msnth his symptoms
became greatly aggravated that he expected live
from day day friend Of his the city had heard much
about the performed by Sherman Cough Lozenge he
purchased aud sent him box which gave him great relief after
the krs Dose and before he had taken the second box he
Abl.ts attend his busia This adds another
dr,d ~ thousands thss living that Shermans
Cough Lozenge will consumption. Wholesale and retail
at 106 Nassau ST., door abave Ann. aul7
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

81 CARLTON HOUSs, BROADWAY, TO LET.
t.M THIS Hotel situated the hishes, and IN N.
A fashionable part of Broadway; of Leonard
street and extending Benson street by ts location aud
rangemeut u s we'll calculated for the accommodation of fam
e The private psrlors have from 10 three bed rooms
attached There 100 BID with se places. The
duisg 20 eet ny so feet connecting with office,
kitchen aud panre. the foor The cooking appars
IN. fully equal any ia this country There large rain
cerbs and vel of geod water with force pump, BY
which may be ed each story, With all other
rang,men aud fixtures required IN the establishments q the
lind For terms. inquire OF JOSHUA WALKER. South
Sharp street, BALTIMORE atNo. l2, Liberty street. New
yort au. 27tf
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

Wines Liquors. Malt Liquors, CIDER Sc Of the most approv
ed ql aities
The subscriber would fully state that the above dishes
from the best the markets Afford and served up style
TO equal f not surpas similar establishment and hopes
that his constant exertons to the wants of his patrons
may continue to merit portion Of public patronage
sep5 81 EDWIN FLOYD .
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

~ NEW YORK TATTERsALLs-Ths
- ~ regular sales by auction at this weh known
A|~~A Enlistment, Of Horses, Carriages, kc., eos6-
~ nue. to take place every Monday, at ID
- O'Clock, throughout the year.
The NEXT regular sale will take place Monday Sept
at O'Clock, cemmensing with Carriages Harness. &c. and
IL o'clock the sale Of Horses Will commence.
Gentlemen having Horses dispose Of requested -
make early aPrcatsn as to good number ths
catalogue no horse be offered auction unless register
ed time Tor number the catalogue for which purpos the
register will be kept open till Saturday Sept Nj
0EO. w. MILLER,
jy9-y Successor to J w. Walso.. 44o Broadw,v.
Morning herald., 1839-09-07
NEW LINE OF LIVERPOOL JACKETS.

NEW LINE OF LIVERPOOL PACKETS.
- 10 M
To sail from New York the 25th and Liverpool the
18th Of each month.
Ship SHERIDAN, Capt. +. A. Depeyster, 25th Sept.
Ship GARRICK, Capt A. s. Palmer, a5th October
Ship ROSClUS, Capt John Collins, 25th November
Ship sIDDoNs, Capt n. B. Palmer, a5th peeemter
LIVERPOOL
Ship SHERIDAN, 18th July
Ship GARRlCK, 18th Aug
ship RoSClUS, 18th september.
ship SlDDUNS, 18th October
These ships all Of the first class upwards OF 1000
burthen built ia the city Of New York, with such i'm
combine great speed with unusual comfort for
pscnycrs Every has been taken IN the Of
her accommodation The price OF passage hence b $40,
for which ample stores, including wise Sc will be provided
These ships will be commanded by experienced masters who
viii make every rrrtion 10 give general satisfaction Neither
the captains Of these ships will he account be for
any letters parcels packages by them unless regular
bills Of adng signed therefor For freight passage apply
to
T.. X. COLLINS Co,
56 South 4 n. York, or to
wM. & JAS. BROWN < CO. Liverpool.
Letters by the Packets will be charged III ceats per sHge
,hee-50 per and newspapers cent each
soy
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

- y - Lo.srs,l from ue ceIcbrateu Writings oI
Ovid Chaucer and Dryden translated from The French with
engravngs. Contcns-The Art Of Loye-Court Of Love,
Remedy for Love- &c Sc &C. The first part contains the
rules which the author lays Gown for young follow
their courhp and the second teaches the ladies how
make themlelves belov cd.
The opinion of the PressThe at Of ove-We have CLAN.
ced this little book, and think tho ed
have yet 1t free from the expressions aud
perfuou Of the original, though admit
cuse il will doubt be highly interesting all who read
It, Price Fifty cents coPyFor salsat the book store No
3 Park Row. four doors from Ann Street, opposite the
Asor House. aug - m.
,17- SYLVESTER NEW REPORTERAND COUN
TEREEIT DETECTORis to the Herald, the very bes
and useful publication extant to the Of
excellent advertising medium and the charges
sonase. II published every Tuesday morning, by SYLvES
TER& CO.. l56 Broadway iel7-
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

n, BENNETT ~ William st. opposite fsts offers Cor sal
Il White tascsr Erglish patent dsnstables and Rutland
straw bonne very 6ne Flore-ce tuscan bats IN the newest
and hes. shapes shorn Aswsrs asd ribbons s the best qus
the above place. su24 lm'
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

- > p EXCURSION TO Shrewsbury, Longbranch
1v-ELSrS,,S ana Ocean House, Sunday August 4th.
The Steamboat Saratoga, Capt. Wilcox
will leave &C Canal at ocieck foot of Liberty
street half past and Battery at sbcoek Returning Will
leave Red Bank at 3 o'clock r. Nj.
This Excursion will give persons Opportunity to drive
and bahe tie Ocean House aud etsn early IN The evening
p...are ,,rh wa, IS cep,s iel9 I'm
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

Ny- SECOND WARD HOTEL.-Nen TO the corner
Fulton street. Nassau street This well known
having undergone thorough re6ttng complete order
for the accommodation OF those who may honor with their
patronage.
There this house besides the lower story thrown
entirely open public bar ROOM large room upon the -
cond story feet by well suited for the AZ
public meetings. together with several smaller adapted 10
the Of clubs referees for the transaction Of private
business.
Clubs and private parties accommodated as ana
may be furnished with dinners upPer composed Of eve
species Of decacy which the markets afford shose
notice. [jeii-yl EDMUND JONES, Proprietor.
Morning herald., 1839-09-07
BOSTON NEW YORK EXPRESS PACKAGE CAR

BOSTON X NEW hOhh EAfkfSS IAthAbE IAN.
Notice ts Merchants and all Business Men.
WILLIAM y. HARNDEN, having made ar
rangsnsnu with the New York and Boston
III SSx& and aud Providence
tx.I< E>lr@I Ra, Road Companies, will through
ES4 from Boston " fork, and vice versa,via Ston.
;og,op Rail Road with the Mail Tram Daily, for the trans
poratoo of Specie small packages of Goods and bundles Of
M kinds Packages BY h. Line will he delivered early
on the following morning. any part Of the city, free OF
harv, responsible agent will accompany the car for the
.rnoe &c purchasing goods, and collecting drafts notes and
Kin. and will transact any other business that may be
trusted TO vi, charge. . =, !, ,,,,.- a,
Portsmouth aI Concord NJ HI Gardiner, Augusta Portland
ad Bangor Me- viii be forwarded immediately on Their arri-
val in Bosiob. :. -, -. =, -
Ferk.
nErrRyrcss.
George Bond n Sons,
Bryant, Sturgis \ CO.,
John +. Thaer X Broth. | p.~
Nathan Hale, Esq
j. w. clark Co.
u. v. Musscy.
John r. smith X Co
r. n. Wiuslow, Nsw YoRK
James w. Hale,
Nh All packages aud bundles marked to his care
WIN Harnden Is alone responsible Cor the loss injury
d any article property committed 10 his care; any
% assumed by be attached TO the Boston and New
York Company IN whose steamers hiscrse
10 be transported respect 10 H. or its cousna any time
jyl6-3m
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

= i.>sso - rEOPLE'S LINZ FOR ALBANY
& Landing :. the usual ,, ,r1siss' The new aud
win leave the steamboat pier, foot Of Liberty street,
Friday, 7th September, at ,'clocb.
ser Of West and Liberty streets; PETER e. SCHULTZ .t
the Office, the Captain board
NB-A goods freight baggage bank bills, specie, any
other kind OF property taken only at the risk Of The owners
thereof m,21-Im
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

49, FOR NEW okLEANs-Pustyciy hr,t Keru
MFNI packet--Louisana aud New York hne.-The fast
sss6 sailing coppered ADD copper fastened ship SARA
TOGA Hathaway master having most Of her cargo engaged
viii sail immediately. For freight passage having hand
furnished accommodation, Apply on board AZ Orleans
wharf, foot OF Wall street Il. X. COLLINS co.
.6 Sc South street.
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

LOVE! LOYE!! LOVE!!.-Just Pub
~ lished very interesting little work entitled
N The ART OF LOVE, (or Lessons for
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

I oCo FoCO MATCHEs-s ipping order. and whole.
IL al dealer. supplied Apply at STEVENS Premium
Match Fact % zlddge street Warranted failing
damp proof and constituting reality the perfect
m,tch i'm GIN ,hlc. au30 In
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

on DOLLARS REwARD.-Lo.t onl Thursday (, u : lSlh
~ of August, board the Abanyl Steamboat ERIE
Carpet bag with red and blue stripes, containing aes
cloths French books Of engraved the blade with
the prorrietor's name, and other small articles.
ANTHONY L. FROsCH
sf6 eodlv IS Beaver street, upstairs
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

S&k FOR LivERPO0L-New Line Regular Packet Of
RTH}> 25th September. The elegegan Packet Ship -her
dan, Captain A. y. De Peyser, of000 tous burtben
will sail aove For freight passage having accommoda
quald for spleudor eonfort apply board at
Orleans Wharf foot Of Wall street or to COLLINS
& 20. Sc South street au27
The Packet Snip Gsrrck CAPITALS Palmer, vii succeed the
Sheridan and sail ON the 26th October au27
Morning herald., 1839-09-07
HYDE PARK HOTEL

nANlEL SWEENEY, Al Ann street, returns his sincere
~ thanks TO his friends for the liberal Iporthsy
have uniformly rendered him he first opened his Resso
and them that w be his constar endavor IL inertia
continuance Of their appreciation His table furnishes
with the best the market affords aud those who may honor hs
table with their depend upon being served with
cleanliness civity and promptitude. iIoH
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

= r---1 - THE STEAMBOAT WASHINGTON
CES' having discontinued running between New
&hsrzAs@ York and Albany, will resume her regular
trips between New York and Newburg Monday the IAN
instant ea,nc York every Monday and Thursday alter
noon o'clock. aud Newburg every Tuesday and Friday
afternoon O'Clock, touching the intermediate landings
TO receive light fright and passengers
BA freight baggage bank bills, specie must be At
the risk of the owners unless bill Of ading given therefor
or the goods be entered IN the books of the boat.
aue CRAWFORD, MAhIiN ".
Morning herald., 1839-09-07

66x~ FOR NEW ORLEANs-rhe splendid New Copper
N aud Copper fastened Packet Ship SEA CAPITALS Fisher
having large part of her engaged and going
board will have qsck depatch for cabin aud cabin, aud
passage having splendid accommodations apply board
foot Of Pine street or 10 the subscribers
RAWSON 4 Nc MURRAY,
Garner Of PING and Snnih ne -
Morning herald., 1839-09-07


the public TO inducements held out by SYLVESTER Cs
l56 Broadway foI INVESTING in real estate esed in New Or
leans Notwithstanding the attempts made by the Pous David
Hale Of the Journal Of Commerce. have good for
dence the nd persons
have any doubts call Sylvester Co. who derous
Of giving the full and perfect satisfaction reply any
| inquires made. ell.
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