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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-16
NrM OrLRANa. Semi. l2ih.

The Asia's news received and has lilile
effect on market. Cotton middling l2t
and l2t. Bacon firm. Cofae further
udvanced--sales liz and lla--choice Rio
III.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-16

River alllng eIowIy--3 feet , inchesiN
canal. Weather pleasant.
--s 7-is ,t1Fisgftt u
New YoRK. Sept Is.
Flour in active movement--snles nbonl
1900 bis ut 4,50 and 4,60. Market for
wheat upward tendency. Sales Of good
corn ut SO and 64c. Mess pork 1925
and l2,37c, Stocks active with upward
tendency.
PTTsBuRcH, Sept. Is.
River two feet and falling slowly-s
weather pleasant. Flour 3.75. WhiskeS>
|24c.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-16
Grand Total,

This estimate does not include, as it
will be seen, the number Of brick that vii
probably be maGe at Mr.. Menil's upper
yard, which we will say is $4,000, ma
king the number at the close Of the season,
amount to -four millions and half!
Of this number Of Brick, six buildings
now up, or in course Of construction, le-
quire nearly two millions, namely
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-16
PORTLAND, Sept. II
NEW YoRK, Sept. II

Wing gains largely on Governors vo,e.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
lsIDW0A7EI0No


MFRS. LERQY.aSMGNGEREIELq ?, ! 7aii5i =
w SEES opening near The Warm Springs, BAN
County, Va, School for the Education Of young
Ladies. All the usual English Branches will be
taught, together with French, and Music on the
Guitar. Particular attention will be given TO the
domestic instruction of young Ladies. Terms for
board, and tuition in the English Branches, Will be
500 per session often months-payable, $50 in ad-
vance, the balance at the END of the session. This
includes all expenses excepting Books and Station
airy, which parents and guardians are expected to
furnish. For French and Music, an extra charge
of 81 each. will be made. The School will be
under the immediate supervision of Mrs. ID. and
young Ladies will be treated as members OF her own
family.
The location is healthy and accessible, being mid
way between the Warm and Hot Springs-Dally
Stages passing the door during the Summer season
and Tri- weekly in the Winter-so that parents or
guardians may see their children or wards, in case
of sickness. without delay. The School will com
mence about the 10Th Of September and continue
until the 10Th Of July, making July and August
the vacation months. She begs leave to make the
following references
Rev. II. II. CAsTLEMAN, Stanton.
COL A. S. GRAY, Harrisonburg.
Gen. S. H. LEWIS, Port Republic.
Mr.. G. G. BorLER, Principal Of the
Rappahannock Academy.
DR.. ARCH. P. SrRorHER, Bath Courthouse.
August Is, lS49.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
To Physicians, Druggists and
Country Merchants.

nR. J. N. Keecr and Bro. most respectfully solicit
~ attention to their fresh stock of English, Fench,
German and american Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
Paints Oils Dye Stus, Glassware, Perumery, Patent
Medicines, SC. Having opened new Store No. 294
MarkctSt. with full supply Of Fresh Drugs and Med
cines we respectfully solicit Country dealers to exam
inc before purchasing elsewhere promising one
aud all who may feel disposed TO extend 10 us iherpa-
ronage to sell them genuine Drugs and Medicines on
as liberal terms any other house in the CITY, and 10
faithfully execute all orders entrusted TO promptly and
with dispatch.
One of the proprieors being regular physician ai-
ords ample ofthe genuine quality Of all arti-
cles sold at their establishment.
We especially invite druggists and country merchants,
who NAV wish TO brcome agents for DR.. Reeler's Cele-
brated Family Medicines, STANDARD and popular reme-
dies TO forward their address
Soliciting the patronage of dealers, we respectfully
remain,
]. n. keller s. BRO, Wholesale Druggists,
No 294 Market street, Philadelphia.
september 10, lS49.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
THURsToN,s FOUNTAIN HOTEL,
Head of Light, near Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
froRMER1,y pELTzHoovER's.)

FORMERLf ~
Head of Light, near Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
SA
TE>IlE increased patronage of this long establish
ed and popular HOTEL, under the manage
ment of its present Proprietor, has inspired him with
further energy and determination, and no expense
or attention Of his or that of his Assistants will be
spared, to maintain with the patrons of the "F DUN
TAIN" the reputation ii held all over the country in
its "paImiesl days" of Belt,hoover's conducorship
To increase its former attractions and comforts,
during the past season, the HOTEL has undergone
many changes, the Proprietor having made heavy
oullays in introducing some of the best and latest
improvements together with lis central po-
stion, being located in the very heart of the bust
ness portion ohe city, and near the centre OF Bal,
timore Street, and within few minutes walk OF
all the Depots and Steamboat Landings, it invites
the Merchant, the Farmer, the African, as well as
the Man of Pleasure to make the FOUNTAIN no.
TEL. his hume during his snourn in Baltimore.
THE LADIES DEPARTMENT,
Containing Private Parors, Saloons, Reception
Rooms, ordinary, and extensive suites OF large ana
airy Chambers, fitted up in style and elegance
that cannot fail to give satisfaction and comfort.
Porters are attached to the FOUNTAIN" VINO
may be recognized by the Badges on their Hats,
and are always in attendance at the different De-
pots and Steamboat Landings, who Will receive
Checks, take charge Of Baggage and convey II 10
the Hotel.
PHINEAS THCRSTON, PRopRiEToR.
Baltimore, March Is, l850.-lm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
The Dutch have taken NONana!
etffe-


vEyuESF are The times in which men look Tor the
Il doinus of the world and general Information, L"
the Press. which is, by theby the true pathfinder
Ear business men as we'll as those who wish to make
everv Penny count most for themselves. ms oe-
ino The order of the day, the undersigned WISH 10
keen with the current, and at the same 'ime give
the reader GOOD hint which path to travel 10 make
h;S money count most. A few good reasons VIII
e,,isfv the reader al once why 1t Is that they can
- In ell arv gentleman suit of Ready made
1gn,b;nr from The commonest every day suit, to
fine sunday and superfine wedding SUIT, cheaper
than any other establishment In the nrs' pace
then. thew are able to sell cheaper via" o'"ei
establishments, because they are Wen aCqua,'i'eu
with their business. They buy ana sell iof 0aSn'
and know when and where and now 10 purchase
their uoods Goods well bought are nan Soiu
Even il they had no advantages over any QUE III
their line of business, they can sun andersen te
because they require no large profits to make up lot
l,rge q nenses They attend to their business them
selves and therefore incur but small expenses conl7
n,ratiyely speakng, in carrying on the same 1hey
elI their Goods for CASH and therefore require no
LARGE prots to make up for loss sustained by creu'
sales. No one will doubt that the Casn system
touether with small profits is the oes' "oue Vi ueS-
;ng and most advantageous TO the purchaser Ii
ony one donbts this, he will be convinced OF us
trn. n bv calling at the CLOTHING AND VA
RIETY STORE, Corner of the Virginia Hotel
yxb are he will find large assortment OF all KINDS
os seady-made Clothing, for Menand Boys wear
srcS ,s Cloaks. Over-COats, Frock, Sack. business
and Dress Coats, Pants and Vests of all descrIP-
tions, Woollen Under shirts aud Drawers al! kinds
ofSairts, Collars, Cravajs, HaudkeFchiefs' Gloves
Cas- and Hats, together with some fancy articles
all Of which they will with pleasure exhibit for eX-
animation to those who call upon them. Their pTl'
ces are such as will saty every one that tins the
place to buy Fall and Winter Clothing, The sub
scrihers take this occasion to tender to the pubic
their thanks for the liberal patronage which they
have thus far received, and respectfully solicit
continuance Of the same.
Corner Room. Virginia Hotel Buildings
Stanton, Oct. 10, lS49.--3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
,rrz propIs z-AvE CALLED
.aaa l. Paul and T. Burke hare ons''ered'


nrs 10Y establishing, at reduced
ssSfSsS5ssslsA I'D and fair rates, A DAY
E-GSsZ~G go. LIGHT ACCoMMoDA-
TION STAGE, from Winchester 10 o'aun'on' IN
A hours less time than the mail has usually made,
They are thankful for patronage received and The
many expressions of kind feelings on their behalf,
and now in turn must call and depend upon the peo-
ple to sustain them, promising to run on as Icing as
wanted. notwithstanding we are threatened with
determination, and vengeance is declared against
the Union Hotel, Of Winchester, while ever
a coach is running from her, from whence they
think said Coach emanated. True, 1t has. mainly
because he Coaches of Parish, Peyton, Kemp q
Co.. were frequently forbidden TO take passengers
from said House, ordering them to their ONCE ana
starting place.
We who have long wanted the accommodation
Stage. give us proof Of your works. Call at Inc
Union. Winchester, and Nc Ctns's, S1aunton, en-
JOY comfort and plenty at reasonable rates. ana !ake
seats in Coaches from Winchester every MONDAY
"Wednesday s. Friday, from Staunton,. TUESDAY
Thursday & Saturday. Fare through $4'
ISAAC PAUL,
THOMAS BURKE.
January so, lS50-N W.
ESy- ISAAC PAUL, Proprietor from WIN
chester to New Market.
Eg THOMAS BURKE, Proprietor ro'"
New Market to Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
Valuable Property for Sale.
-96Ns

VIRGINIA AT Circuit Superior Court oil
Law and Chancery held for Augusta County
al the Court House, on Monday June the 25Ih,
l649, a,
Thomas j. Niche, acting Executor of Michael
CARRIER, dec'd.-Plainlltf,
AGAINST
William A. Menzies and Elizabeth his wife, and
oihers-Detendanis
This cause came on this day to be heard, on the
Bill. the answer of Sarah }. Hartman, M. 9. Har-
man. William H. CARRIER, Ann Z. CARRIER, A. M.
CARRIER. C. CARRIER, H. II. Robertson, and Caroline
T.. his wife, and of j. G. Niche. A. n. Niche,
Sarah j. Niche, Benjamin +. Niche, Thomas !.
Niche, Henry b. Niche, and Nlargare! Il. u.
Niche. minors, by Nicholas G. Kinney their guar
dian ad Item, also the answer Of Albert y. Oaroer
and The exhibits and order of publication duly exc
cuted against the absent defendants, William A.
Menzies and Elizabeth his wife, Alexander NJ. Car
Der. and Michael G.. CARRIER, and was argued by
Counsel. On consideration whereof the Court Is
of opinion that il would be best for all concerned,
that the Real Estate OF the tesiatOr Michael Gar
Der. should be sold-lt is therefore adudged, order
ed and decreed that Thomas j. Niche the Exec
uor of the said CARRIER, be and he Is hereby appoint
ed Commissioner, whose duty il shall be after
having first advertised the time and place Of sale
in the Newspapers published in the town Of Slaun-
ton; and also in some Newspaper published in The
City of Richmond for at least six weeks, to proceed
to sell the Rea Estate of said Nj. CARRIER. Decd,
situated in the Town of Slaunton and elsewhere in
the County of Augusta, to the highest bidder, at
public auction, on the following terms, VIZ: one,
sixth of the purchase Nancy 10 be paid IN hand and
the balance in five equal semi annual instruments,
.1s purchaser 10 give bond with approved security
for the deferred payments, and lien TO be retained
on the property sold as additional security; and The
said Commissioner is at liberty if he thinks the sale
will be promoted thereby, to divide the property
into such parcels as may best suit the purchasers,
and report his proceedings 10 this Court for lis sane
ton or dsapprovaI. Extract,
Tese,
CHAP. J. KINNEY, d. c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
Teste,

I'm obedience to The foregoing order, the under
Il signed Commissioner appointed Tor that pur-
nose. will on the Both day of April, 1850, expuse
10 Public Sale, in The Town Of Staunlon, in front
of the Virginia Hotel, that well known and valna-
BILE Tavern Property in The said Town-calIed the
BELL Tavern. The Lot is large with stream
of water running through it, and The Rail Road
also passes through it. The rear Of the Lot after
laying of enough grnund with the buildings Tor all
Tavern purposes, will be divided into smaller lots
10 suit purchasers This Tavern Lot fronts about
eighty feet on the public street, and is the most con-
venient site to the Rail Road Depot, that can be
selected ior Tavern. The buildings are large and
chiefly of Brick, sufficient for the accommodation at
once Of many guests and boarders. Before the day
If sale convenient building lois for Store houses and
Lumber. houses will be laid of on both sides Of
The Rail Road track, and sold separately. Also
large Lot on the hill back of the Tavern, will be
sold separately, suitable for pasture or cultivation.
Will be sold, also. at the same time and place,
valuable out lot, containing about two acres, about
one mile from Staunlon, on the right hand OF the
Petersburg road also another lo of about two "a
ores. ON the jennings Gap road and another lot OF
about twenty Acres, partly cleared, on the Augusta
Springs road.
The terms of sale will be those stated in the FORE
THOS. J. NICHE, Com.
March 6, lS50-ids.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITs!
HE Baltimore weekly American,
COMPENDIUM OF NEWS AND PRICES CURRENT.

FINDER the above title the Editors of the American
u have commenced the publication of Weekly Pa
per- to be issued every Saturday morning in time TO be
despatched by the earliest mails. The pages Of its
pie sheet will contain all the of the week seec
tious of useful entertaining and literary characters and
also the full complete and reliable Review of tho Bat-
more market published in the daily aud tri wecly Amer
ican 1t will take rank among the very largest weekly
papers, and in the contents Gifts thrty-wo columns will
be found much reading matter as will fill fair sized
duodecmo volume The design is 10 make II an accept
able medium OF information furnished at so low rate AS
TO be accessible 10 all. The Of subscription TO
"Ihe Baltimore Weekly American' are as follow:
One copy, per annum, So %
Three copies when directed to one address, 90
Six copies, do do do 200
Ten copies, do do do 1900
Twenty copies, do do do "a 90
Payable invariably in advance. and the paper in no
case continued beyond the time for which il is paid.
March 81, 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
Washing reduced TO "a Science.
s. CRANES iMPRGYED WISH MIXTURE.

sNHE subscribers have purchased OFFS Crane, pat
l. ent Right for the Counties of Rockingham and Aa-
gusta for his Improved Wash Mixture, of which they
will sell family rights.
This mixture is warranted to give entire satisfaction
and is destined effect entire revolution IN the bus
mess of the Misunderstanding improved preparation
for washing clothes perfectly, with astonishing facility
and despatch, and without injury 10 texture or color
Every family, of whatever size, do all their washing
in less than Que hour without the labor Of rubbing pound
ing or friction Of Machine, thus saving expense and la
bor while clothing will be saved from the wear and tear
Of the dashboard aud friction, and last much longer
PETER TRICK,
S. w. COLEMAN.
March t6 1S50-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
Stock Transportation on the Louisa Railroad
kas.I,sSa Gs5fSa.y >S-l-LI
49,; Z !; 3, : Ess;y sSs4

rVNTIF owners of Stock are hereby notified that
provision is made for receiving of Stock on the
Cars at Shadwel Mills, to be transported from
thence to the place called the Junction on the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, on
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening.
1t would be well for Drivers of Stock TO write
on to Mr.. Edward J. Timberlake, Depot Agent al
Shadwell, where there is Post Office (letters to
be post padl for day two al least previously to
the arrival of the Stock giving notice of the time
when the Stock is expected to arrive at Shadwel,
with the number of head and descriptions of Stock.
G.. r. MASON,
Superintendent Transportation Louisa r. r..
November I. lS49.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
FRANK s. co
NO rxcr-oAsz STORE.

rENFiE undersigned. DESTROYS OF enIarglng his ou'
Il siness, will Offer his entire stock OF
WELL SELECTED GOODS
after the 18th inst at greatly reduced prices, FOR
CASH AND CASH oNLY-at which time he is deter
mined TO close his Books.
All persons having open accounts with hi'n' are
respectfully and earnestly requested to cali as early
as possible and close them by Bonds or otherwise
He is in hopes that his old customers will continue
10 deal with him, as he is determined TO make II 10
their interest as well as to the interest ofa to 90 So
WILLIAM KYLE.
Stanton, JAM l6, l850.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
Scottsville. Jan. 9. 1850.

VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks VI,
flee of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, March the 4Ih,
1850,
Robert Dunlap-PlaiUtifi,
AGAINST
James Dunlap, Nelson Dunlap and Alexander
Crawford-Detendants
The Defendants, James Dunlap and Nelson
Dunlap, not having entered their appearance and
given security, according 10 the act OF Assembly
and the Rules Of this Court, and 1t appearing oy
satisfactory evidence that they are not inhabitants
Of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered, that the said
Defendants do appear here on the first Monday in
May next and answer the bill of the Plaintiff; and
that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted IN
some newspaper printed in Stanton, for two months
successfully, and posted at the front door OF the
Courthouse.
A Copy-Teste,
c. NJ. LOVING, D. c.
March 1S lS59-2m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
Valuable Real Estate in Market.

4 OFFER for sale my Tract of Land, lying and
being in Augusta County, three miles South of
Mt. Scion, and one and half miles North of Par
nassus-bouudeG on the Eas, by the Warm Springs
and Harrisonburg Turnpike road.
This Tract contains sonothng upwards of 27O
Acres, of as good Land as any in the County OF
Augusta, and is substantially and comfortably i'm
proved, having on it a commodous DWELLING
HOUSE, good Barn, and other necessary build
ngs. There are upwards of 100 ACRES of this
Tract cleared, enclosed and in high state of cult
vation-a spring Oflime-slon waller near the dwell
ling house, and an Orchard of as good fruit as any
in the County
will sell This Land on accommodating terms as
regards The paymenis-and think can give pos
session to purchaser on the Isl of April next, so
far as 10 enable him to put in Spring crop.
If this Land is not sud befnre The 3lst day of
May next, will on thai day offer it for sale to The
highest bidder on the premises. If sell before
that day the public shall be duly notified thereof.
ARMSTRONG RANKIN.
January l6. l650.-tds.
o. Rockingham Register insert until sale,
and forward account 10 this office for collection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
NOTICE.

yIVHE subscribers having formed Partnership
Il under the style and firm Of RAGLAED & Hoes
for the purpose OF doing Receirng' for'Ssrd.ng
and Commission Business in the town OF SCOTS
vile, respectfully solicit the patronage ofthe pGoilc,
They are prepared to transact business OF TINS
character as favoraby and with as much prompt,
ness and despatch as any house in the place. and
pedge themselves to spare efforts 10 render sat
isfacton to their patrons They are prepared to
furnish SALT, PLASTER AND GROCERIES oil every
]. A. RAGLAND,
THOS. p. HOGE.
g.0il.r;iln Inn q 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
LAND FOR SALE IN AUGUSTA.

My Land is still in Market. On account the
4'A bad weather on The 4th Of December, did
not offer my Land on that day, but now propose
selling a small FARM lying on both sides of the
main road leading from Stanton to Greenville. and
half mile above G. NJ Cochran's Mill, contain
inc upwards of 100 Acres, with good site for
water power machinery. The Land is productive,
well warered and we'll timbered. Any person wish
ing to purchase. will be shown the Land BY Arch-
bald A. McPbeters, in The neighborhood, or John
Rumels, who resides on the place Terms to suit
the purchaser, and possession given OF The whole
any day. GEORGE HUDooN.
February 81, ls50.-tl7A.
Co. Rockingham Register copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
WAYWGsRoRoUGH
DRUG IsNIIPOBITMo

MESSRS. WHITE s. CO., are now receiving
I'VE and opening in Waynesborough, a large and
carefully selected stock Of Drugs, Med
icines, Paints, Oils. Dye Stuffs and all SslS
The Patent Remedies of the age.
The necessity and convenience Of such
an establishment to the citizens and GAx1~
those residing in the vicinity Of Waynesboro', must
he manifest to every one. We, therefore, hope that
by keeping A Full assortment. Selling lo,o and
strict attention TO business 10 he amply sustained by
the public. A. ). WHITE ~,
Next door below John Wayt, Esq.
November 90, lS49.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY.
4.
F r Z S H A X RIV A LIS
1SESE

4 M. SIMPSON returns his sincere thanks
n to his friends ard the public generally for
their patronage. and hopes by strict attention to
business and willingness 10 please, merit con-
tinnance Of the same. lie has just returned from
Baltimore and Philadelphia, where he has purchas-
ed handsome stock of materials for the naDufac-
Of BOOTS AND SHOES, Of every description;
French Caliskns, very superior article for Boots
French and Italian Hastings, for Ladies' Caters
Moroccos and Kid Of all descriptions, for Ladies,
Misses and Chlldren's wear: also Cork Soles, for
Ladies' Winter Shoes; all ofwbich will be made
10 order at The shortest notice and in the neatest
style. Orders from distance promptly attended 10.
EEy- Ladies' White Kid Shoes made TO order,
for Weddings and Parties. at short notice.
Staunion, Oct. "a, lS49.
Eg- Rockingham Register copy three months.