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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
baltimore Medical Institute
FOR PRIVATE PUPILS.

TH>O meet the demands for reform in private me-
dical instruction, the undersigned has, after
some years of labor and at great expense, es,ab-
Iished in the city of Baltimore an institution pre-
senliny many Important ad van,ages. The obiec,
is as Tar as possible to base all instruction on the
sure foundation of demonstration. A brief state
ment will be given Of the advantages offered 10
the Student. The Institution, located in GEN.
trail part OF the city, comprehends an Anatomical
Museum, Lecture and Study Rooms, well stored
with illustrations of the various branches of Me-
dicine.
Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Midwifery
and Surgery, will be illustrated by the remarka.
Bile models OF Professor Auzouz, Doctor Timber,
and NJ. Guy, of Paris. These models have re
ceived the highest testimonials of the prc Sssson
In Europe and other countries. Preparations O,
the real subject, most valuable plates and casts
are also contained in the Museum for the use of
Students, as also very full collection of instru.
ments and apparatus for performing all the ope-
ratlons of Surgery.
Chemistry, Materia Medica, Pharmacy and
Botany, will be illustrated by appropriate appa-
ia'us, ny a superior collection of specimens OF
the Materla Medica, and by Herbaria, consisting
OF several thousand medicinal native and foreign
plants.
large and well selected library of between
Two and three thousand volumes, is accessible to
the Student-to whom also lectures are delivered
through the greater part of the year.
Inc city OF Baltimore from It's two Medical
Schools, its Hospitals, Infrmary, Aims House
and Dispensaries, affords great facilities for the
study of Medical and Surgical practice, and it is
celebrated for Offering unrvalled advantages in
the study of Practical Anatomy. Its health, fine
society, and the moderate expenses of living, are
also claims TO the attention of the STUDENT
And the judlcious parent who considers the grea,
responsibility of the profession and the powerful
competition Of talent, will feel it conscientious
duty, to enable his son to enjoy the important
advantages of the study of Medicine in city,
The subscriber. from an experience of years in
practice, part of the time as Professor, Hos
plal Physician and Surgeon, and having had
many public and private pupils, feels authorised
In Offering the Student important advantages un-
der his preceptorial care. A limited number of
additional pupils only can be Observation-Disclosures
those desiring 10 become pupils, will make ap-
plication during the months of September and
October. Any one wishing additional informa-
ton, can obtain it by addressing
JOHN r. w. DUNBAR, M. D.,
Late Prof of Surgery, in the Washington
University of Baltimore.
Baltimore, August %, lS45.-tlstN.
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no iplIN1HlslaSo
Type Foundry and Printers Furnishing
Ware-H House.
September Is, lS45.

The subscribers have opened Type Foundry in
orders any extent any kind Of Job or Fancy Type
Ink Paper Cases, Galleys, Brass Rule, Steel Column
Rule Composing Sticks, Chascs, and every other article
necessary for Printing Office
The Type, which arc cast in mouds from an en-
tire new set of matrices, with deep counters are
ranted to be unsurpassed by any, and will be sold al
prices to suit the times. All the type furnished ny
is "hand- Least"
Printing Presses furnished and also Steam Engines OF
the most approved patterns.
MA Machinist is constantly in attendance to re-
pair Presses and do light work
Composition Rollers cast for Printers
o. Editors of Newspapers who will buy three times
much Type their bills amount to- may give the
bove six months insertion in their papers, and send their
papers containing it to the subscribers
COCKCROFT & OVEREND
Oct. 9, 1S45.-6m. 90 Ann ST. New York
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los ACRES
n O II I g u Q

HAVING commenced the BUTCHERING
Il BUSINESS, in the town of Staunton, and
being determined to use every exertion to accom-
modate the citizens, we will for the future attend
the market regularly three times week, Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday mornings. The new ar
rangement commenced the 9Th July, 1916.
EG~ Any one desiring TO have any thing in
our line, shall be furnished by giving one days.
notice. RO. w. STEVENSON g. co.
Stanton, July II, 1916.
N. b. Persons having F AT STOCK of
any description, will find it 10 their advantage to
cal! on them--they can be found in town at all
ines. X. w. TEVENSON g. co.
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AGENTS WANTED.

The subscriber is the only authorized Agent for tho
publishers OF the above work. for the counties West and
North OF the Blue Ridge, in the State of Virginia He
wishes to employ number of Agents in the several
counties. Any communications addressed to him at
Ciarksburg, (post paid) will meet with prompt atten-
ton. 1880
The Book will be published early in November and
can be procured only through the regularly appointed
Agents.
Persons wishing TO subscribe address the subscr
Der post paid. p CHAPLIN
For A. s. BARNES & Co
p S. Persons applying furnish satisfactory evil
dencc of character, fitness, &C. p. C.
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NOTICE.

HAVING bought the Messrs. Montgomery
\ stock of Goods, and being about to receive
a new and large additional supply from Rich.
mond and the Eastern cities, we hope to have a
stock of goods, (including Groceries of every de-
scription,) worth the attention OF all who trade
at this market.
We are most grateful for the very liberal pa.
tronage extended 10 us hitherto, and trust to merit
its continuance by close and strict attention 10
business and unceasing effort to give satisfaction
We continue at the old stand.
IIOGG, WHITMORE g. co.
Scottsvlle, March 90, 1915.
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600 A0IAlSSo
Cure for Sick Head Ache.
Sure and Efecfire

The proprctors of this article anxious TO put il within
the reach OF all classes have reduced the price of il
oO cents bottle IL is of the greater consequence to
those who troubled with this distressing and
ing complaint, when time is money, and who can af-
ford to lose but little of it, that instead of being laid up
Tor three or four days weeks they should obtain
thing that will effect immediate cure The propric
tor without fear of contradiction that this
tion will answer the purpose ccctuay making an i'm
mediate cure.
0J-Thc above medicine is sold wholesale by Com
stock Co., 81 Courtland street, New York and by
Jas +. Patterson, Staunton, and B. F. Graham Green
vile, Augusta county, Va.
April 3, lS45.
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Candle ManuYactory.

FNHE ubscriberrespectfullyi informs his friends
and the public that he has provided himself
with the necessary apparatus for Moulding Can
dies, in the neatest and most expeditions manner.
He will be able to supply families at the rate Of
l23 cents pound by the quantity-say, so OF
100 weight, and where the Tallow and Wick
are furnished ne will mould for So per 100 lbs.
Ey- He will continue the Butchering Business
as usual
@I His Grist NH is now in full operation.
Plaster ground on the shortest notice.
JOHN Fl. Asst.
Stanton April IL IS45
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Farmers, SAGE Your sHOney

SAGE ii by purchasing a cheap preparation called
OIL OF TANNIN.
This article applied TO Leather, old new, will in
crease the wear of it aticas fifty per ccntapplcd to
harness it will keep perfectly soft and pliabc making
il mpervious to rain, matter how long exposed. II
will restore the beauty and strength Of old harness
which has been thrown aside useless, taking off the
crust, and making them apparently as good 1t
is of immense value those who leather in any
form, and what is to the interest of the Public il
comes remarkably cheap.
o. The above article is sold wholesale by Com
stock s. Co., 81 Courtland street, New York, and by
Jas. F. Patterson, Staunton, and B. F. Graham, Green
vile, Augusta county, Va.
April 3, 1915.
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THRUST &AILlaa

In pursuance of the provisions of Deed Of
Il Trust executed TO me by Henry McClung, re-
corded in the Clerks Office of the Hastings Court
of Staunton, shall, on Monday the 9th Of Oc-
tober, 1915, offer at public auction upon the pre-
misses, that valuable property known as the
"EAGLE TAVERN ESTABLISHMENTS"
in the town of Staun.on. The reputation OF this
house is such that no farther description is deem
ed necessary. The title is believed TO be IN
questionable.
The terms Of sale will be so much cash as will
defray expenses Of sale and pay the amount due
on the trust deed, which will probably be one
third of the value Of the property; the balance
in one and two years, well secured.
WILLIAM CRAIG, Trustee
Sept. 25, 1915.
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~ so
49, 81
LAND AND SLAVES
TW@ SANlHs
I'm no q X FRIDGE

II virtue of a Decree of the Circuit Snne,;o,
Court of Law and Chancery for Rockbridoe
pronounced on the Goth of September, ls45. is =
cause therein depending, between George Shafer
and others, Plaintiffs, and John p. Aokerly and
Others defendants, the undersigned Commis-
sioner, will proceed, on Saturday the 9th day Of
November next, on the premises, to sell at pub.
ic auction, to the highest bidder. that valuable
gEAA0W OLE NANIDo
on which John p. Ackerly now resides, living on
Broad Creek, in said county, 8 miles south west
of Lexington, and within miles of the Blue
Ridge Canal. This Tract contains
GG0 A0l&lASS
$50 of which are cleared Land, in high state
OF cultivation, and admirably adapted to the
growth of grass and all kinds of grain. The
greater portion Of the cleared land is now in
Glover, and Fall crop. About 30 Acres are
fine Meadow, and 90 or 60 Acres of watered
Meadow can be made. The land is chiefly slate
and mulatto; Of the finest order--is unusually
well watered, and affords several eligible sites
Tor the operation of Mills and MACHINERY, by wa
ter, on Broad Creek, which runs through the
land.
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HAYS EININgENT
FOR THE PILES.

Piles effcctualy cured by this certain remedy. The
sale of this article is steadily increasing, notwhstand-
ing the many counterfeits got up in imitation of it.
Persons troubled with this distressing complaint declare
that they would be without this preparation their
houses for the price of ten boxes The public will
collect, that this is the only remedy offered them that
in reality is of any value whatever. In places where il
is known every family has it in their house, Its price
not considered at all. 1T is above all price.
o5-Thc above medicine is sold wholesale by Com
stock & Co., 81 CORTLAND street, New York and by
JAS +. Patterson, Staunton and b. f. Graham, Green
vile, Augusta county, Va.
April 3. IS45
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\ v A u " A BILE EAR M
FOR S ALE.

N pursuance Of Decree Of the Circuit Supe.
rlor Court of Law and Chancery for the Coun-
ty of Augusta, at the June Term, 1916, will Of
fer for sale on Thursday the 18th day of Novem-
Der next, on the premises,
A TRACT OF LAND,
situated on Dunlap's Creek, in the County of All.
leghany about six miles above Covington, con-
tanning about
T'acO Hundred s. Ninety .acreS,
being the same land now in the occupancy of
Sampson Sawyers, Esq. A considerable portion
of this tract is cleared and under cultivation and
the buildings believed to be such as to accom-
modaie family. more particular description
is deemed unnecessary as it is presumed persons
inclined to purchase will view the premises be-
fore the day of sale. The terms will be one fourth
the purchase money in hand, and the residue in
three equal annual instalments thereafter, the
purchaser giving bond with good personal secur-
ity for the deferred payments, and lien retained
on the land as farther security.
SAMUEL CLARKE, Commit
September 25, 1915.
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Inns BHJita of China,
IN infallible cure for all Cuts, Burns, Sores, &c

The worst cut may be cured in few hours by the
OF its ai-hcaling compound, its healing qualities
wonderful one bottle of this worth ten dollars worth
of all other sales and remedies in existence The most
cut which by delay might disable the patient for
days weeks, months, be cured without difficulty
by using bottle of this preparation 1t is valuable
article requiring such small quantity in application
that one bottle will last for years.
Gj-The above medicine is sold wholesale by Com
stock & Co., 81 Courtland street, New York. and by
Jas. F. Patterson, Saunon, and b. +. Graham, Green
vile, Augusta county, Va.
Anril g lS4h.
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STOCK CT GOODS.

of every description, consisting of the usual va
riety; and in accordance with the provisions
thereof, the said GOODS are now offered fol
sale in the Store-house lately occupied by said
Geiger for cash, for the purposes in said deed
mentioned. But although the terms of sale are
cash and cash only, yet am well satisfied that
those who have any doubt of the advantages OIL
the cash system, would have every doubt removed
if they would call and see how much they car
purchase with little money.
BREEZE JOHNSON, Trustee.
June IL, 1916.
N. b. All the claims of said Geiger of every de.
scriptio.i, rave been assigned and transferred to
me for collection, and all interested are hereby
notified to make payment. b. JOHNSON.
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N07nIOlAo

HAVING disposed of our stock Of Goods to
Messrs. Hogg, Whitmore g. Co. and dis
continued business in this place, we respectfully
recommend all our former patrons to these gentle
men, believing they will give entire satisfaction
to any who may entrust them with their business.
J. N. & w. H. MONTGOMERY.
Scot.sville, March 10, lS45.
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VALUABLE LANDS
I'm RoA n o H E o NrY
FOR SHE.

HAVING determined to resume the Mercantile
business, the undersigned offers for sale his
lands in Roanoke.
The home place contains about
$50 !A0lDlASs
lying about l miles south of the Bic Lick, and
IS bounded on the west for about one mile and
half by the franklin Turnpike--The Roanoke
river runs through this Tract; about 400 acres
OF, the north side and 200 acres on the SOUTH
Inc uplands are of the finest quality, and the
low grounds, about 200 acres, are considered e.
quai to any on the river, highly productive in
CORN, HEMP, TOBACCO, and WHEAT,
ana entirely Tree from all danger Of inundation.
&@& J. here is due proportion of 49,
W& TIMBER, and SO left stand. gSS1&
NJ ing as to be convenient to all sVS
Eka parts of the plantation. Per. >A>
haPs no Estate any where is better watered, hav-
ing In addition to the river running through i, for
two miles at least half dozen never.failinq
Springs. The buildings are good, substantial
and convenient, consisting of
A @&ICN @WMLLIN@o
on high, cool and commanding si,uation.-
Spring House, Ice House, Barn, Corn Cribs
Overseer's House, Negro Cabins, Tobacco Hon.
SEES, &c. &c. Take it altogether (and it is uni.
versally so conceded in this region of country
whether In reference to good Land, health, good
society, or general conveniences, such as Mills
&c.' this place has no superior in this, one of the
richest counties in the State. A further de.crip
ZION is deemed unnecessary, as persons wishing
TO purchase will Of course examine.
Also, another Tract of Mountain Land, lying
about two miles from the above, Ito which there
are good roads) Astounding in excellent Timber
containing about
400 A0BlASS
| 80 of which are cleared and i'm cultivation. ano
upon which there is a tenant. This tract woult
be valuable appendage to the home tract, bu
either will be sold separately. The UNDERSIGNED
will sell privately and take pleasure in Showing
the Lands until the 3lst of October next, a
which time, if not previously sold it will be of
ered to the highest bidder on the premises on tn,
usual terms. In the mean time crop of Whea
will be seeded. JOHN F. ]. WHITE.
| October 2, lS45.-4w
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CARRIAGES FOR SALE.

YNHE subscriber has on hand at this time a
handsome assortment of C. IAGES,
which can be bought low for cash. He is prepar-
ed to make Carriages of every description at the
shortest notice. Also, repairing done in the neat
est manner and at reasonable prices.
JUDSON MACOY.
Stanton, June 90, 1914.
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SELF-.SEI'ITNG
BON TRIP FOR R.FTS.

GNHE subscriber having purchased, in coniunc-
- ton with Mr.. John Stafford, the right to
make and sell the above Trap in the County OF
Augusta, from the patentees, Messrs. Siroop and
EsterIe, is prepared to fill all orders for the same
which may be furnished him at his shop in Staun-
ton. Those who wish to rid their premises of
that great pest, the Norway rat, are requested to
call and examine this admirable invention.
ID. G.. HARRY.
Stanton, July II, 1915.
N. BAH persons are hereby forwarned from
infringing upon the right Of the patentee as the
law will be enforced against all such as do.
DAVID &. HARRY.
Ey Having other business that demands nv
attention, have appointed my father-in-aw, Mr..
George Nicholson, my agent for making and
vending the above Traps, in conjunction with
Mr.. Harry. JOHN STAFFORD.
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The improvements are four good
Loo WHEELING HOUSES.

with all necessary ont-5uildings, largo and we'll
constructed BARN, GRANARY, BRICK DIS
TlLLERY, and a SAW-MILL.
This is.one of the most valuable and produce
tive estates in Rockbridge, and there is probably
none other in the county, in so high state Of
cultivation.
Terms Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
expenses of the sale, and for the residue on Gre
dts of 1, 9 and years, the payments being Sc
cured by bonds, and good personal security, and
the retention of the legal title.
At the same time and place, will also be sold,
or VALUABLE SLAVES, on a credit of 6
months, the purchasers giving bonds with APP
proved security.
The sale will commence at IL O'Clock, A. NJ.
N. G. MOORE, Comm'r.
Lexington, Oct. 8, lS45.-,ds.
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VIRGIN1A.-At Rules held in the Clerk
Office of the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery for Augusta County, on Monday
the LIST day of September, 1876
Vincent +. Geiger, and George III. Geiger a mi
nor, by John Churchman, his guardian and
next friend, Pliffs.
AGAINST
Franklin II. Geiger and Nicholas C.. Kinney,
(Irustees,) John McCue and franklin Nc
Cue, Breeze Johnson, Crrustee.) William
Ruif, John Churchman, David Burlington
Tinges & Duval, Heiskell, Hoskins g. Co,
Marriott Il Mayre, John b. Baldwin, admir-. of
George Geiger, Decd, Smith e. Harwood,
Kent, Kendall & Atwater, F. g. J. S. James
Co., William b. Norris g. Co., Hickman g.
Brothers, David II. Thompson g. Co., George
NJ. Cochran, (creditors,) and John B. Bald
win, admir- of George Geiger, decd, (second
time named in the bill,) Defts.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Iinges e. Duva, Heiskel,
l1oskins q Co., Marriott g. Mayre,' William b.
Norris 81 Co., Hickman g. Brothers. and David
ii. Thompson Co., not having entered their
appearance and given security, according 10 the
act of Assembly, and the Rules Of this Court,
and 1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth ::
1t is ordered, that the said Defendants do ap-
pear here, on the 10th day of the next term,
November 1859 and answer the bill of the
plaintiff and that a copy of this order be forth
with inserted in some newspaper printed in Staun-
ton, for two months SUCCESSFULLY, and posted at
the front door of the Courthouse.
Copy-Teste,
N. G. KINNEY, C. C.
September Is, IS45.
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Drugs, Dye-StuHs, Sc.

IEHE subscriber has just received from New
"A York an additional supply Of DRUGS,
DYE-STUFFS, &C., which he will sell at his
usual low rates, either to wholesale or retail
dealers. JOHN b. HART.
Scottsvile, June 10, 1915.
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New YORK. MAY L lS1

NEW DIRK, May Z, 1913.
think well written Life of Henry Clay is a work
very much to be desired 1t must of course contain
history OF the political in this country for the last
forty years In all the public transactions during that
period he has acted leading part His biography will
therefore not only be interesting but must prove in
strctivc TO all who DESTROYS acquiring an accu
rate knowledge OF the history of our government.
DAVID b. OGDEN
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Extract OF Letter FROM Gen. Leslie Combs, Licking
ton, Ky, who read some portions of the manuscript
81 can attest to its accuracy of detail in reference to
many events not heretofore presented the public and
have been much struck with its philosophical character
and simplicity Of arrangement
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BARGAINS (! BARGAINS -

CEILING off at cost and charges, for cash or
- good paper, my DRY GOODS, and GRO
CERlES at small advance. Cotton Yarns
from 80 cents to 81.
My House and Lot for sale on accommodating
terms, or will exchange all for Plantation.
wish speedy close of all unsettled matters here
with J. II. Jurey or myself. E.MAY.
Feb. 81, 1886