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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
TRUST SALE.

BY virtue of a Deed executed to me by Peter
Sheets, of record in the County Court of Au-
gusia' and tor the purposes Of said deed, will pro-
coed, on Wednesday the Goth day of july NEXT y,
the premises, to sell the tract of land now occupied
by John Argenbright, and which descended to said
Peter Sheets from his father John Sheets. decd
containing about I34 ACRES, adjoining the lands
OF William Root, Philip Hulvey and Robert
Heed. The quality of the land is good largo
portion oil which Is well timbered, and there is a
sufficient supply Of water on it.-Persons desirioa
to see the land may do so by going upon the nre'
mlseS' or by calling upon Philip Sheets or Robert
Reed before the day of sale.
Terms Of Sale.-One fourth in hand and the bal
ance IN three equal annual payments. The exact
quantity OF the land will be ascertained by survey
before the day of sale,
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, Trustee.
June "a, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
PUBLIC GARDEN,

'H~HE subscriber having permanently located him
self as Gardener, near Staunton will be pre-
pared to furnish in proper seasons, Asparagus, Egg
plants, Tomatoes, Peppers, Rhubarb, Cabbage
plants and choice collection of Flowers.
WIN. III. EBDON.
Dec. %, IS47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
PILES AND DYSpEpsI.

Dear Docor-Aliow me to offer my tribute of praise
OF your celebrated Panacea. 1t has entirely cured
OF the Piles and Dyspepsia, in their FORM For
three years suffered most excrucatng pain from the
piles and your medicine the only thing that ever
gave me permanent relief Yours respectfully,
VIM. HoPPsY, Type-Founder
Wilmington, Dec. 20. 1871
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
CASE OF sCRoFULa.

HARRIsBURG, October 4, 1917.
. To DIR. Swectser,-This will inform you that your
valuable Panacca has effected wonderful cure ON me
For the last three ears have been perfect martyr
to the scrofua and after taking six bottles of your val
liable medicine, all the sores my neck and on my
lace have healed up, and look and feel like another
BENZ r. l., CpANr
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
August, 1SA7.
CHAIRS! CHAIRS!
None need complain for want Of u Seat!

TNlIlS is to make known to those in want Of good,
= comfortable and well-made CHAIRS, that
have commenced regularly the manufacture of this
article-from the common to the better and best ar
tice in this line aud from the facilities afforded
me by possessing the fine Water Power formerly in
the occupancy of the V. Institution, can manutac-
ture and sell them lower than they can be purchas
ed generally. My materials for manufacturing Ma
hOgany, Cherry, Sc, are laid in at cash prices.
CANE-BOI'TOM s INFANTS CHAIRS
OF every description, at all times made to order
wholesale and retail.
Those at distance wanting Chairs for retail,
can be supplied on liberal terms A specimen of
my manufacture may be seen at the Furniture
Ware House of A. ID. Chandler, next door to the
Post Office, and at the Ware Room of Geo. ID.
Lancaster, near the mandatory.
A. II. MELROSE.
August Is, 1S47-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATES.
UNITED STATES NAVY OFFICER.
Certificate Of Capt. Mclean.

UT tCUtt y CtPt. UICIlcuN.
RAILWAY, Dec. l, 1917.
have been afflicted for years with the Piles, have
tried, without anything assuming the of remedy
had, matter of course lost all conde in ncdi-
cine. Under this feeling induced--not without
reuctancc, contest Upham's Electuary,' and
having used IT for about three weeks, according the
directions laid down find to my utter surprise as well
satisfaction that every symptom of the disease has
left me- think it due alike TO Dr. Upham and myself
to make this statement. G.. w. MCLEAN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
EDWARD DO0LEY, TAILOR,
AT THE SIGN or TIE LAMB,
MAIN STREET

MAIN STREET,
~ ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
the public that he has received the
SPRING AND SUMMER FASHIONS,
and is prepared to make TO order any garment that
may be entrusted to him. He will endeavor, by
executing his work in neat and substantial man
ner, and according TO the most approved style, to
merit share of the public patronage.
lie returns his thanks to those who have here
tofore favored him with their custom, and hopes,
by dllI9ent attention to huSi"eeo, moIi. and
eelve continuance Of their support
Stanton, March s, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
N0NIOlao
10 the Stockholders of the Louisa Railroad Com
pany under the Act of March Sth, 1877,

HNtiE following acquisitions hereby made,
- viz: In addition to the sum Of SO heretofore
, each of the months of March April, MAY, August
September, October and December and Ten Dol
lars on the first day of each Of the months of June
July and November. Subscribers in Augusta will
pay into the Bank at Staunton; in Albemarle into
the Bank at Charlottesville, and those in Rich
mond into the Bank of Virginia-to the credit of
the Louisa Railroad Company.--Punctuality is ne
cessary.
F.. 5. Punctualiy is important, snterest will be
due or each instalment if not paid.
BY order of the Board,
CHARLES THOMPSON, Treasr.
Feb. o. IS4S.=Qm
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
EJOzETOI9o

NOzEIOIgo
a LII persons having claims against the United
States Government for Land or Treasuy
Scrip for services rendered in the War with Mex
leo, viii do well TO call on at early period in
relation theroto-I have in a vigorous state of pro-
secution many such cases, and feel satisfied that
will succeed in the whole of them, from the fact
that they are no more difficult than those in which
| have already succeeded. | may be found in ali
business hours at my Law Office in Stanton.
J. b. WATTS.
May 10, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
ID. REAMER,
SUCCESSOR TO HoGG, wHITMoRE Il co.,
GROCER AND COMMISSION
WI r. HS G. HH A N n q
SGntfSYiIle AlhemarIe Cn Iirninia
SCOtfSViIle, AIbemarIe Co., Virginia,

WILL give strict personal attention to receiving
and forwarding Goods and Merchandise, and
to the sales Of all kinds of produce consigned to
his care Orders for Goods filled with prompt
ness and at the lowest cash prices. Liberal CASH
advances made on consgnments.
Sept. %, IS47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
500 ACR ES.

DO the same more or less. Also, at the same time
and place the following personal property of the
said IL. u Kerr, 10 wit: IL head of Horses. 10
mead OF Cattle, 30 head Of Sheep, 60 head Of
Hogs, D beds, bedsieads and furniture, 3 Dining
Tables, Bureau, Desk, | Cupboard, IL dos'
Chalrs, Sofa, together with all other Household
Furniture, and all the Kitchen Furniture. such as
pots, ovens, &c. ; also cight-day Clock. | Rife
and smooth bore gun, Saddles, g Copper Stills
and their tubs and other fixtures, | large Conner
Kettle, cross cut Saw, Wedges and s Axes
road Wagon and 2 plantation Wagons, Cart
and pair of Gears, large Flows, 3 Shovel Flows
( small Flows, z Harrows, Fifth Chain. Loo
Chaln, Wind Mill, Rolling Screen, Thresh
ing Machine and other farming utensils-all of
which property will be sold ON the following terms
VIZ; so much of the purchase money for the tract
or land In cash, as will be sufficient to paw the
charges and expenses of sale, the balance in equal
payments, upon credit of g. l2, and lS months
and the personal property upon credit of twelve
months.--lhe purchaser in all cases giving bond
with good secnrity-and the legal title to the land
retained as ultimate security
The purchaser ofthe land will have the priv;
lege OF putting in fall CROP and full possession
VIII be given on the Isl Of January next
The title to the land is unquesioned. but shall,
only convey as Commissioner of the Cont snch,
title as is vested in me-
VIM FRAZIER, Commissioners.
July &c, lS4S.-tds
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Rf virtue Of a decree Of the Circuit Superior
Court of Law and Chancery for Augusta
County in the case Of Samuel X Kerr rs. Robert
u Kerr and others, l shall on FRIDAY the 25th
day OF August, proceed to sell to the highest bid
der on the premises, the tract of land on which the
said Robert o. Kerr resides, lying on the head
waters Of Middle River in Augusta County. and
near MiddlebrOok, containing about
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
lDlRo UPI AM9S
Vegetable AMecrtual 6scEhncdy
FOR THE PILES
6-.H Care for Fife SpCssreN.-e

For The Cure 81 Piles, Inflammation Of the Liucr
and Spleen; Inflammation, Soreness and Uicc-
ration Of The Stomach, Bo,cels. KidncYs and
Bidcider; inflammatory ara ,Ncrc,riaI Rieu-
,natism; Impuriiy Of Blood Wcakness and
l9fan''nation Of The Spine; and for The relief
Of Married Ladies.
VIE Symptoms, Cause and Nature of the Piles to-
gcthcr with its conunctivc diseases, will be found
IN the Pamphlets To be had of all agents and dealers
gratis.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
EXccutors' Sale.


On the 10th day of August next, at the late re-
sldence Of VIM. b. Cahoon, will be sold to
the highest bidder, the following propertv "A
carnage and Harness, one two-horse Wapon and
Uears, and all kind Of farming utensils two Hor-
ses and one Colt, Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep. House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture. and various other ar
tlcIes also, Wheat and Oats The terms will be
made known on the day of sale.
All persons holding claims against the estate
VIII present them. And such as are indebted ,v;li
please settle the same
JAS. W CALHoioN, Executors of
VIM b. CALHoor.
July 10, lS4S.-tds.
VIRGINIA At rules held in the Clerl,s ne
flee of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Bath County, on Monday the I'd dav
of July, 1913. ~
Adam Porter-Plaintiff.
AGAINST
James Musson and James l.. Musson-De Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
me Defendants not having entered their apne.r
ahce and gwen security according to the act OF An
sembly and the rules of this Court, and it appear
ing oy satisfactory evidence that they are rot in.
haoltants OF this Commonwealth on motion nj tho
Pjanllff, 1t is ordered, That the said Defendants
90 appear here on the first day of the next Term and
answer the Plaintiffs Bill, and that a.copy of this
order be forthwith published in the Staunton Spec
aVor lot TWO months successfully, and posted on the
'front.' door OF the Court house of Bath County
A Copy-Teste.
C1AS. l.. FRANCISCO, Clerk.
July IL, 1S4S-2m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
CURE OF BLEEDING PILES.

TUNTLANDI Mo, NOV. y, 1911.
My Dear Sir cannot express TO YOU my sincere and
heart felt thanks for the wonderful cure have expert
enccd by the use of your truly valuable Pile Eccuary
have been perfect martyr to the bleeding Piles for
ten years past so much so that became reduced
skeleton with loss fappctic and general dcrangc
mcnt OF the digestive organs any eyes also became az
fectcd and, IN fact, was misery myself and was
obliged to give up my Office here which held IN the
Custom House some years. have tried all kinds of
medicine had the best advice the of Boston
and tins place could give, spent much money, and twice
fectly fired of life, and at the suggestion of my friends
was induced to try box Of your medicine. The first
purchased second, and assure you when got half
through found my self getting we'll / stIll kept on
and now am new man. My dear sir, language can
not express my thanks that more restored to
health, and now in condition to support myself and
family dependent on me.
Yours respectfully, and with regard
I'IJx ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09
Spring and Summer Fashions
Ill E N r. Y B A II T. /,
~ a i L O r.

NJ 90 = Il ~ ~ 81
L TIL e. SIGN OF THE BEAR,
WOULD barely announce to the public that
he has received the
Spring aBhd SuRassNcr Fashions,
and desires persons wishing neat fit in their gar
mehs TO give him call at the ''Sign of the Bear, -
where he hopes TO be able to render complete salts
faction To all. 30 those who are now bare need not
bear that baroness, for he is not only 'ready - but
willing at all times to render such aid to bare man
as will prove to him that he is not a Bear ,-but
barely informing the bare where they can be served
Siaunton, March Is, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-09


FOR ALL THE ABOVE DISEASES AND COMPLAINTS
DIR. UPHAM'S VEGETABLE ELECTUARY,
Cures cbectuatiy, and therefore precents Piles
READ THE TESTIMONY
HUDsoN, December / |, 1916.
CENTS have used DIR. Upham's Vegetable Pile
Elcctuary which purchased of you and find it one of
the best medicines in for the Piles also for all
bilious affections, arising from impure state of the
system. l., A. COLE, Marble Dealer
New YoRK, June II, lSdS.
MEssRs. kETCHAM & HENsHAw: Gcntlemen-This
ccrtiiics that have been severely afflicted for many
years with the Piles, but particularly within the
last nine months. Having used all the remedies pre-
scribcd by my ply scan also having tried other means
to little or no advantage, became very much discour.
aged, and felt though must suffer as long as lived
But proyidenally was informed by MIR. Mott, In
structor of the Public School Staten Island that
could be cured by your valuable Pile Elccuary. Hay
ing confidence in his statement, Immediately procur-
cd some of the medicine, and very happy to inform
you that am now perfectly cured by the use Of only
one box. Very truly your obcdicnt servant,
GEORGE ROBT. CROSS.
Sold wholesale and retail by KETCHAM & HEN
SHAW, 12l Fulton Street, N Y. and by Druggists
generally throughout the United States and Canada
o. DR.. +. BERKELEY agent for Stanton, Va
July IL, 1913.
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General Agency at Washington.

1NHIRTY-THREE years experience as clerk in one or
L the principal accounting Offices OF the Treasury ODD
Auditor has qualified the subscriber to undertake gem
agency business the scat OF the federal
men before Congress An intimate acquaintance with
all of business in the several departments and bu-
knowledge of the laws and the principles estab
shed decisions in the executive departments relation
subject connected with public and
transactions, with which he has become familiar from long
facilities which, perhaps few others His attention
will be directed to the prosecution OF claims of char
embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States or individual States, whether for lands
of all kinds; Communication for half and boun-
ties; claims growing of contracts with the United
States examination of titles, and procuring patents Tor
lands of duties, remission oil fines foeitures,
under other laws the prosecution Of claims
arising of transactions connected with the Florida
Mexican claims before any board of commissioners
estate and generally the transaction OF any every
description of business in which the services of agent
may be required.
The subscriber is extensively known in the city of Wash
the civil officers OF the government officers
both of army and navy, well members of Con-
gentlemen selected, whom If necessary particular
reference is requested to wit,
JAMES w. McCuILoH First Comptroller ofthe Treasury
ALRIoN X. PARIS, Second do do
PETER HAeNRR, Third Auditor Of the Treasury.
Gen THOMAS s. JEsUP, Quart Master General u. s. A
Gen GEORGE GIBSON, Commssary General ofSubsistence
Gen ROGER JONES, Adjutant General.
Gen NATHAN TowsoN Paymaster General.
Col JOSEPH G. ToTTEN Chief of the Corps of Engineers
Col JOHN J. AHKRr, Chief of Typographical Engineers.
RlcHARp SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank
LANES THOMPSON esq, Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office I4th street. opposite N. E. corner Fuer's Hotel
June 9-ly
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Agency for Claims at Washington.

(NHARLES DE ShIADtNG, Notary Public, CONVEYANCE,
~ and General Agent, No. III, Todd's Buildings, Penns
vania avenue, Washington, c., offers his services he
Of claims before Congress any of the exeu
departments before any boar. Of ,a,
may be appointed for the adjustment of spoatious
collecting private claims and rents, procuring pension,
whether revolution any other service; bounty lands for
duties those arising under contracts treaties or
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c
Particular attention paid the settlement of accounts Of
dsbursing officers who may find ii inconvenient to gys
their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned a notary public, he is prs
pared furnish egalzed copies OF any document other
paper that may be required.
Charges will be moderate and regulated by the amour,
claimed and the extent of service required
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate A..
tention.
He has the honor refer the Navy Department and
the veral bureaus connected with compoers and an
dtos offices of the Treasury Department. and the senior
captains and in the navy and also Dr. John Ho
MANS Boston; Barnard Henry esq, Philadelphia; Rev
Sepmus Tnstin chaplain of the Senate Washington; Hon
Henry L. Ellsworth, Fayette, Indiana; Thomas NJ Boun
ESQ., Pensacola, Florida; Hon. c. b. Penrose Lancaster
Pa; Judge T. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM. Ag.
4. B. Reardon, esq Norfolk. Va Professor GoOdridse,
A. II. Foster, Nashville, Tenn. May l6-ly
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DR. BANNING,s BODY BRACE.-T

TNR. BANNING'S BODY BKACE.-Thousands Of per-
~ afflicted by pulmonary affections dyspepsia, con-
spaton and various degrees of local general debility
have been relieved by this instrument 1t is particularly
adapted to numerous ailments prevalent at the south, to
spinal weakness, distortions tendency OF the body to
lounge and droop, both in children and adults BY restor
ing the form to an erect POSTURE II enarges the chest so
that subject beahes eer and easier and thus many
contactions of the chest with attendant affections of the
heart and lungs counteaced and full play given to
the organs of respiration
The brace may be had in this city by applying to Mrs
Baldwin, who will be in attendance at all times over the
of Mr. Peter Bremen, tailor doors below AZ street,
the north side OF Pennsylvania avenue. gentleman
will aid in adapting to those who may call for the pur
pose.
Applications for single braces, from distance, also
patent rights may likewise be directed to Dr. Bannings
office, 437A Broadway, New York
Dr. Banning refer, if desired to some of the most
professors OF medical and surgical science in the
United States well numerous distinguished ladies
and gentlemen this city and other parts Of the country
Oct. 15--ly
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Notice to Claimants.
TUCKER 81 ADDISON, General Agents, office ON 9th
street, Colemans Buildngs) four doors north of Penn
sylvania avenue.
Beverley Tucker and John E. Addison have associated
themselves for the purpose of prosecuting claims OF all kinds
before Congress- and the several departments OF the general
government
All communications (pot paid) addressed to the above
shall receive prompt attention Reference is made to the
following gentlemen:
Hon. Geo M. Dallas, Vice President Of the United States
Hon. John Mclean Supreme Court OF the United States
Hon. Robert j. Walker, Secretary OF the Treasury.
Hon. Jno. Y. Mason, Secretary OF the Navy
Hon. r. M. T. Hunter, United States Senate
Clement Cox, esq, Georgetown, d. C.
Jno. +. Addison, attorney will continue to give
attention business before the several OF
the District Of Columbia, and the adjoining counties OF
Maryland and Virginia. July l3-ly
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May s, l8l9

TREE Observation-Disclosures National Daguerrean
Gallery, and Photographic Depos established in so
and awarded the gold and silver Medals four first premi-
uns and highest honors, at the National the Massa
chuses the New York, and the Pennsylvania exhibitions,
the splendid colored Daguerreoypes and best
paratus.
Concert HaU, Pennsylvania 0peaue " 0shtMgt0n CITY,
se0r YrOscn's Hotel.
POS Baltimore street. Baltimore, adjoining Campbell.
jewellery store.
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia
25l Broadway, New York.
IS Court street, Boston.
l36 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
l76 Main street, Cincinnati.
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather in exquisite style AP
paratus, instructions. and all materials furnished
Juno 8--H
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A RAGO's Lectures ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of a
"A popular kind, delivered the citizens of Paris the
Royal Observatory, by M Amgo, Astronomer Royal and
Member of the Institute of France. Translated by DIR
Lardner Cheap edition, with many engravings rs cents
Views of Astronomy, by Nichol Professor of Astronomy
in the University OF Glasgow being the of lectur
delivered before the Mercantile Library Association Of New
York in January and February, lS4S, with diagrams.
Price Is cents.
Course OF Six Lectures Astronomy delivered in the
city of New York by Professor o. M. Mitchell, OF the Gin
cinnati Observatory. 26 cents.
Introduction to the Study of Natural History, by Prof
Agassz being his lectures delivered in New York, with
1866 outline cngravings of the chalk drawings the black
board with which the Professor illustrated his lectures
the time Complete fos rs cents
May F. TAYLOR.
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TN accordance with the legislature of the State
republic of Texas" approved 10th March, ls4s
hereby given ali perons having claims demands for
money against the late republic of Texas, present tho
same the auditor and poler OF public
before the second Monday in November lS4s they
will be postponed.
and comptroller, jointly receipt under their seals OF Of
flee, for all claims presented, setting forth the par vau'
thereof the the accrued the date and amount
thereof; distinguishing between the different classes
claims the following First, the audited or a.
cerained claims such stock bonds treasury mill
tary scrip any other audited rained claim Sc
o~d, all claims with sufficient evidences and vouchers
authorize them audit under the late republic of Texas
THIRD such Chains no. sufficiently authenticated BY
vouchers
And further made the duty OF the auditor and comp
troer Jointly, report the legislature, TOR final adjust
men the whole amount and character of the public debt
ascertaned according the provisions of the i'd act The
classification and rats of payment recommended by them
be subject the revision amendment, and atihcasn
Of the legislature. JOHN M SWISHER, Auditor
JAMES SHAW, Comptroller.
Austin, Texas, May Is, lS4s. June l6 w6m
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1DORTERs Progress Of the Nation (Brtish,) from the
beginning of the nineteenth century the present tme
in volumes; London.
Vol. l. Population and production occupation, emgra-
ton, agriculture, manufacturers machinery, mining, NC,
&c.
Vol g. Interchange revenue, expenditure, roads, canals
coasng trade, foreign commerce. commercial leagues,
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Just received few copies of the above valuable work.
for sale half the usual price.
F. TAYLOR.
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