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II OFFER for sale Tract Of Land lying on,the
L South Fork of Rockfish River in Nelson Coun-
ty adjoining the lands of James Woods, Esq, Mr..
Samuel Woods and others, containing by old sur
vey between .4.eycgis 80
FIVE AND SIX HUNDRED ACRES
considerable portion Of whiehis Rockishlow
groundsand branch fats. The balance is all arabic
high land Of good quality-indeed is very superb
or. The low grounds and branch Hats flne mead
ow land There is On the tract ample supply
oftimber, and oneortwo very desirable rock quar-
RES "''--
The improvements consist Of a Mil propelled
by Rock fish river, built in modern style, with
castiron machinery, and two pair Of stones-the
basement story of stone; a good Saw Mil, good
framed Barn. Corn Houses, Stables, Tobacco Houses
Negro Houses with brick chimneys.a small -
DWELLING house, raf
Ice House and other necessary gu. houses, and
Apple Orchard of excelent winter f,D'f af -itse1If
Rockfsh Valley is situated atthe Easternsbase
Of the Blue Ridge Mountain is high and roman.
tic country alb remarkable, 'or its beauty heaIths
fulness and e Utility and the tract now offered fSi
sale has long been regarded among the most desITa-
ole in that section of country. II is distant from
Howa,dsvie on James River, and the Canal,
about eighteen miles from the contemplated De-
pot on the Railroad now in progress from Chariot
tesviIle, across The Blue Ridge, TO Stanton, only
eight or ten miles; twenty miles from the Uniyer-
silly of Virginia, and about fifteen from Staunton.
The terms will ne made to accommodate the pun
chaser, and good bargain may be had By early ap
plca ton to James NJ. Harris. Esq, who resides
on the land. He may also be addressed by letter
directed to Greenfield, Nelson Co., ia.
JOHN l.. HARRIS.
November %, Ie49.-tf.
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TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

SEALED Proposals directed to the undersigned
- at Slauuton, Va, until the LIST of November
next, are invited fur constructing Bridge ove
Middle River, at Polmer's Mill, on the Slauntor
and ParkerSburg Road.
The span olthe Bridge will be SO feet, and vii
be constructed On The Queen Post plan.
Offers are requested to state what they VIII
build double track bridge for, (three sets of queer
posts 10 feet in the clear between queen post brac-
inc or single tract l6 feet in the clear, with two
SETS Of queen posts.
There will be about rs cubic yards Of dry ma
sonry, for which separate bids will be received.
The work to be finished in three mouths after
the Contractor shall have been notihed by The Board
Of Public Works that his contract is received and
approved.
A Plan and Specifications will be left at Polmer's
Mill by the 25th Of October for inspection, and
Mr.. Pomer will give any information in my abb
sence.
r. RI. KINNEY,
Gen' Supt Staunton s. Parkersburg Road.
Oct. s, 1851.
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g.. s M. HIRsH,s
New Wholesale anu Retail
VARIETY STORE.
One Door Vest Of the Post Office, Sta'mton ia

rHNHE undersigned have just returned from Inc
Eastern Cities, where they have purchased
one of The largest and best selected Stuck OF uo"os
in their line, ever brought to The Valley o virgin
ia, and are prepared to sell
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
at lower prices than ever before offered in this mar
ket. They have articles Of almost every mention
able name and quality, to suit all classes and con-
d,ions. They would particularly call me alien
ton of Country Merchants to The great inducements
held out at their Store TO make advantageous whole
sale purchases. They respectfully invite The CIT,
liens of Stanton and Of Augusta County TO cali
and give their extensive Stock OF Varieties an ex-
animation, assuring them that no pains VIII be
spared to suit them in price and quality.
Fancy Goods.
Card Cases; Work Boxes Sewing Baskets; Pa
per Weights; Sewing Silk Jenny Lind Trim
rnings; Sewing Cotton Pocket and Neck Hand
kerchiefs; W0rsted of all COLOURS: Worsted Need
les and Bristol Boards; Umbrellas Fans; Ret
icules; Scissors; Pocket Knives Pocket Books;
Port Moneys Purses Suspenders; Accorde'
ons; Riddles, Banjoes and Music Boxes; gen
eral assortment of Shirt aud other Buttons, as
low as cent per Dozen general assortment
of Perfumaries, Raz0rs and Razor Strops; Shaw
ing and Writing Apparaiuses; Oil Table and
Floor Clolhs Window Blinds of all, kinds
Looking Glasses of all sorts and sizes; Trunks
and Carpet Bags Ready made Shirts and Col
ars, and great many articles TOO numerous to emu
meIate.
JEWELRY.
Jenny Lind Ear Rings; Brest-P Pms; Lockets
Finger Rings; Gold and Silver Watches Gold
and Silver Pencils; Gold and Steel Pens. Sill
yer and Plated Butter Knives, Spec'ac'es, SC.
together with great many other articles which
they deem it unnecessary 10 enumeraIe.
They would say to :hose who want cheap goods,
good goods, fashionable goods moi 10 fail in test
Ing their ability to furnish just such articles. Their
motto is "quick sales and small profits" and hav-
ing selected their goods to suit the grave and the
gay" they would again earnestly invite the ctl-
zens of this town and county To come and satisfy
themselves as 10 the truth Of what they say.
e. & NJ. HIRSH.
Slaunton, Oct 90, 1851.
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HEAD QUARTERS,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
M, B WHITES CHEAP STORE.

rgNH E undersigned begs leave to inform the La
L. dies that he has the best assortment OF La
dies, Dress Goods ever brought TO this mar
ket. Also, very superior assortment OF Cloths,
Cassimeres and yesilngs. fall qualities for Gen
tlemen's wear. Also,
Ousensuars. Hats and Caps. Boots and Shoes
Nails. Glass, and Groceries,
Of very superior quality at the lowest cash price
4 cali will cost you nothing. He shall be glad
n have YOU come and examine his Goods; their
quality and their price, His ;nua'fabie rule Is
quick sales, small profits. prompt payments.
By low prices. and by fair dealing. he hopes tc
merit share Of the custom ofthe public.
Ds sure 10 call on NJ. b. White. at the sign Of
tbs steps OF Jones g. White. NJ. B. WHITE.
Saunton, Nov. 5, 1851.
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WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY
SsIeS
DAVID S. BEG q

KS now receiving from Philadelphia and Balti-
more, the largest and best selected stock of
JEwEIRr ever brought to this market, consisting
in part of
Extra fine Gold and Silver Watches. from So to
5000; fine Marble and other Clocks; Fob and
Vest Chains Ladies and Gents Breast Pins;
Finger Rings; Gold and Silver Pencil Cases
Gold and Silver Spectacles; Gold and Silver
Thimbles; Port Monies; Silver Table and Tea
Spoons; Plated do, do; Fine Gold Pens. Giron-
doles, Casters, Fruit Baskets. Flutes, Spy
Glasses, Pen and Pocket Knives, Revovers,
Pistols, Rifles, Shot GINS, Gard Cases, Extra
Percussion Caps, Cuff Pins, Butter Knives, Sill
yer Ladies. aud all other articles keptin the best
Jewelrv Stores,
Tg- Watches, Clocks, and all kinds Of re-
paiIng done at short notice, and in The best man.
ner, and warranted.
Stauaion, Nov. 5, l85l.-tf.
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A. NJ. SIMPSON,
THANKFUL for the liberal patronage hestow
u cd nnnn him respeciullY informs sh

THANKFUL for the liberal patronage hestow-
l. ed upon him, respectfully informs so.sa
his friends and The public, 80
DazxM that he has juslreceved from s
s g The North an elegant supply Ea2Sn
of Material for the manufacture OF
Boots, Shoes. &c,
which he will make 10 order in most fashionable
style and in worknanlike manner.
In addition To the work manufactured in his own
shop, he has opened new and handsome variety
of Boots and Shoes, viz:
Jenny Lind Morocco Wells,
q" {" Kid Buskins,
Slippers,
Enameed Bloomers,
Misses Enamelled Lace Bloomers,
{" Jenny Llnds,
Silk Welt Caters,
Col'd do. do,
Broad Morocco Ties.
Calf Heel Lace Boots.
Pegged Kid Ties,
Pegged Calf do,
Heel Laced Pukas,
Lasting Well CATERS,
Misses Kid and Half Welt Monroes,
Boys do. do. lined and bound,
Thick Bfogans,
Metallic Oyersh0es,
Buskns,
Caters,
Misses Metallic Buskins,
Z" Callers,
Chdrens Kip and half welt Boots,
Mems Thick do, do
He has also received lot of elegant Material
out of which TO manufacture Ladies Caters, viz /!
Satin Francois,
Rlnck English Hastings,
Colored Italian Cloth,
Fine English and American Kid,
French Morocco and Seal Skin,
French Calf Skin for Cent ,mens Boots, &C.,
&c.-to which he respectfully invites the attention
of the public generally.
Slauntun, Oct. Is, 1851.
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REWECVAG.
BE MN E n & B E E RS,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS.

TINE subscribers respectfully inform their ieKds and
the public that, Tor the want d room at their pres
emf location, they will The lst day oil sep
mbcr TO the large and cumnlOdious honse. No. l26
NJ air Street twelve doors below where they now are
aud nearly opposite Messrs T. & Chas Ellis & Co.
and one door above Messrs VOID, Fursuson & Barks-
daewhere they will be prepared 10 offer the largest
and stock Of articles iu their line they have ever
had the pleasure OF Offering, purchased by the sssior
partner OF house in person aud mostly for cash-A.
nong their stock may bc found
5UOU lbs. Eug. sub. Carp Soda,
1900 lbs. Sanford's Ext Logwood,
5000 lbs best Ombro Maddsr,
600 lbs best Indigo,
30 bbs Copperas,
! 20 5bls Alum, 25 bbls Fps. Salts,
500 lbs Blue Stone.
$50 Keys Lewis White Lead.
20 bbIs Spirits Turpentine,
1900 gals Linseed Oil,
~ b,ls Blows M. Castor OIL, a
% bb!s Alcohol 80 and So,
100 baskets Sweet OIL,
100 Boxes Va. Soap,
400 gross Friction Matches,
500 Boxes Window Glass.
$50 lbs Nutmegs. so lbs Blus Mass,
IS lbs iIydriodate Potash,
100 US Sulphale Quinne,
10000 genuine Havana Cigars,
25.000 genuine Principe s.,
l. 100000 Domestic
IS bbs Blake's fire proof Paint,
3Obbls Spanish Brown. Venirian Red.
And large assortment Of Combs, Brushes, Perfuns-
~, Fancy Articles, &C. All the genuine and popular
Patent Medicines ut Manufacturer, prices. fp
All orderssecurey packed, neatly put up and prompt
ly shipped. r,~r
WIN. s. BEERS.
| Richmond, Sept 3, 1851.
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American Repertery Of Inventions
TO Mechanics, Inventors and Manufacturers
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known that tens Of thousands have been cured, our
friends will begin realize the truth -four remarks in
n former advertisement, viz that there would not be
single family in America who would live day without
possessing box Of MeAuister's Al Healing Ointment
ifthey but knew tsvIrtues.
McAlster's All Healing Ointment restores perspra
ton in the system By this it opens those ave-
nues through which nature carries off the impurities
Within and thus relieves the body ofdscase. It's thus
that Consumption Fevers, Scroaa, Eryspelas
Asthma, Salt Rheum, Sick Headache, Qunsy, Sore
Throat Rheumatism, Scald Head, Pains in the Chest,
Side and Back, Dyspepsia Posons Sore Breast. Deaf
ness Cutaneous Eruptions Sore Eyes, inflammation Of the
Bowels, Kidneys and Brain, Burns, Chiblains, Piles,
Worms, Agues, Cold Feet, Liver Complaint Ulcers,
II Fever Sores, aud Inflammations ofeyery kind.
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USEFUL Broom Brsad.-Take
Indian meal sifted, and flour, equal parts, a
cup OF yeast, two spoonfuls Of molasses !;
scall the meal or wet it with warm milk or
water; add little salt, and place it in pans
t. rise.
1bIst 's;iioni Buucr.-Put in pan pint
of milk; when it boils, have two tablespoons
of -four dissolved in a little cold milk, and
anu p0as it over the bread
TIA BiScuu.-Take two cups of cream
one Of sour milk, teaspoon Of salt, aud
one of saleratus dissolved, and stirred in );
mix as soft as possible to roll; cut with a
tumbler, and bake in quick oven half an
hour.
Harvea Drink.-Nlix with five gallons of
water half gallon Of molasses one quart of
vinegar, and two ounces of powdered gia-
ger. This will make very pleasant beve-
rage.
Cough Syrup.-Take Iceland moss, 2 OF,
\ 4 poppy heads, table spoonfuls OF barley !;
put in pints, of water boiled down 2, and
kstrain; add 10. of sugar. Dose, table
spoonful whenever the cough is trouble
some. Another, boil down thoroughwort to
thick syrup, sweeten with molasses.
Us fl e c'ps.--We every day hear COM
plants about watery potatoes. Put into the
pot piece of lime as large as hens egg
uni how watery soever the potatoes may
have been, when the water is poured
! o. me potatoe will be perfectly dry and
||nielly. Some persons use salt, which only
hardens potatoes.
Croup.--The following Is said to be an
efsctual cure for this dangerous complaint
in children: A teaspoonful Of the solution
Of a piece of indigo about the size of pea
in pint tumbler Of milk-warm water. The
iuice pressed from onions is said to be ex
csllent, given in molasses until vomiting Is
/ produced.
Ch,Iera or Bossel Complaint-The fol
flowing mixture Is extensively used to checl
a sudden attack of this complaint :-Tinc'
ture of opium J an OF. do. red pepper,
OF. do. camphor do; do. rhnbarb, J oz
jessence of peppermint, J OF. Dose for al
adult. 10 to Is drops, children in proportion
che for Wioopiag CoNgh.--Take tea
snoooful of fresh sweet oil; crate in sufi
Gent nutmeg to cover the top; mix and al
minister morning and night.
Chr for SIRE Tar0ai.-Take one tea
snoonful each of red pepper and common
AT mix with yiaegar, and gargle the throa
Bro Strop.-Takc strap of harness
fasten each end to a straight piece
of wood--then rub upon 1t the Nat surface
~ .;p until smooth 1t is said to be better
ISsan oatent reps. Try 1t.
T5 Keep .u6ihs on of Woolsns.--Dip
sman piece Of cloth in spirits Of turpentine,
and Iay in the chest with your clothing
Canohor and red cedar shavingS are also
foni
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Nwe and Popular School Books.

COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY OF UNI
~ versaI History. together with Biography OF
Distinguished Persuns, to which is appended an
eptume o. Heather Mythology Natural PhilOso-
ply, General Astronomy and Physiology; adopted
and used in the Public Schools al Philadelphia.
f. 5. JONES & CO.. Publishers.
s. w. corner Fourth and Race SIS. PhiIa
Teachers and School Committees addressing
letters to uspost paid, will be furnished with cop
les for examination.
u \ Full and Complete Assortment Of Books
and Stationary for Sale at the Locest Prices.
April SO. lS5l.-ly.
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Ready Made Clothing.


their superior stock of
Ready Made Clothing.
Ours is the head quarters for fashionable cloth
ing and all persons having torn clothes are here.
by notified that they are required to parade at
the Clothing Store of the undersigned. next door TO
the Stage Office whenever it may suit their conven-
fence, where they will be supplied with full Fall
and Winter Apparel, cut according to order OF Cen
eral Fashion, al lower prices, than they have yet
been recorded in the annals of ancient or modern
Clothing Store warfare. Their stock of goods is
unequalled in every point Of view, being larger,
better, prelier and cheaper than is to be found at
any similar establishment in Augusta County !
Therefore all who want To be rugged out in the
Best Slyle aid at the least expense will act WISE
" by getting their Coats, Pants. Vests, DrdoeY,
Shirts, Collars, Crauats, Suspenders, Handker
chiefs, &c., at This establishment.
They feel confident, from their large and beau
tfu assortment that the tastes ofal can be suited,
as to quality and price.
Their stock which CONSISTS of every variety of
Ready Made Clothing, is very large and will be
sold out at perry io,c prices in order 10 reduce ii.
They invite all persons in,want Of Clothing Of any
description to give them call aud examine their
goods and prices as they feel assured that they can
DEFY competition in the cheapness and durability of
,heir garments. The old stand is under the Va.
Hotel next door to the Stage Office, where We in
vite our friends and the public 10 call and exam
inc for themselves.
FRANK g. co.
Oct. Is, 1878
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Dry Goods! Dry Goods!

A j. DEAKlNS would respectfully call the
M attention fhis friends and the public gere-
rally, to his new assortment Of
SEaSO.NiBLE DRY GOODS, i,
Just received from the Northern cities, purchased
at low rates and offered at a very small advance
for cash or 10 puncual Dealers. His stock consists
in part of the following articles:
Rich Cashmeres, Plain aud Fig'd de Lanes, French
Merinoes, Coburg Cloths, POplins, Lustres, Bl'k
Dress and Vesitte Silks, Fancy Silks, Wide
Plain and Plaid Bonnet Ribbons, Neck Ribbons,
Cuffs, French Worked Collars, CaInbrlck Ed
gngs and Insertions, Linen Edgings and Laces,
Cotton Edgings and Laces, Wide Black Silk
Laces and Fringe, Quilted Ribbons, Gmps,
Worsled Braids, Cashmere, Lambs Wool and
Alpaca Hose. Gloves OF all kinds. Chldren's
Hose, Children's Wooden Gloves, Fancy Hoods,
Comforts, Familiar. Embroidered BPk Shawls,
Waterloo Shawls, Fashionable Winter Bonnets,
&C., &c.
Staunton, Oct. 90, 1851.
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DR.. Bsach's American Practise Of Med
icine and Family Physician.

INHIS Work treats Of the diseases of all men, women
and children ON reform eclectic principles. 1t
has been recommended by the most celebrated physl-
clans in both hemisphercs, and splendid Gold Medals
awarded the author by nine souereigns Of Europe, who
have pronounced it the most correct and Scientific
Practice, and as cmincnty designed for Families and
Physicians This practice taking the palm and prom
Uses soon to suppant the mineral and depleve treat
ment. Complete in one volume with numerous engrav-
ings.
Hs- GRAND DEror, l4l Fulton Street, New York
For sale Wholesale and retail by G. N KINNEY,
Staunton, and JACOB BEAR, Lexington.
June 4, lS5i.-lyeot.
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EXECUTORS SALE OF LAND.

IN pursuance Of the last &Vill and Testament OF
4 Andrew Crawford, decd, we will Oh The 5fd
dsy of January. 1852. at the late residence OF SAID
Andrew Crawford. deed. offer fur sale at public
auction. the several TRACTS OR PARCELS
OF LAND IF which the said Crawford died seIz-
ed and possessed, containing ia the aggregate,
GAsl ACRES,
being in six different Tracts. all adjoining each
other. lying and being in the County of Bath on
the Turnpike Road between the Warm Springs
and Niboru' Springs, and une mile from the latter;
and upon which is the BLOWING CAVE. A
considerable portion ofsad Land is River BnIl"'n'
and in fine state Of cultivation. with all necessary
improvements thereon good DWELLING
HOUSE. Barn.. and all other out-bnild'ngs. and
upm the whole is very desirable property. berg
in good neighburhnod and convenient to MIL
Blacksmith Shop. Church &c.. and within short
distance of where the Central Rail Road must pass
if made 10 Cuvngon The Lands will be shewn
TO any one wishing ~ purchase by Mr.. Joseph
Burger. who resides adjoining thereto. Inc efWs
OF Sale will be one f,nrlh Of the purchase money
in hand. the balance in one. iwo and three years.
the purchaser giving bond with apprnved PERSONAL
security. and the title retained until the last pay
ment isImade. WM. T. buRmhh'
Executors ofsaid Andrew Crawford, deco.
October 1861 SIN.
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Augusta Land for Sale

rXpHE undersigned offers for sale the tract %
land upon which he resides, lying on South
River alb nj nine miles from Waynesboro', and
six from Weir's Cave II contains about
504 .aCRES,
and is so situated as 10 be suitably divided int
two parcels Two hundred aud thirty acres are
in cultivation, 200 Of which are fine River bottom,
and the remainder well limhered and the whole
well watered. The Improvements cnnsst, oi a
good two story BRICK BUlLDlNG., with
every necessary out house convenient. Purchasers
will call and see for themselves.
SAMUEL KENNEDY.
June IS, 1o5l.-tf.
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Servants Shoes.
BARGAINS TO BE HAD.

MI B. WHITE has just received large stock
uAs Of fashionable goods for gentleman's wear,
such as Cloths and Cassimeres from 81 to $40 /;
Vestings. 81 10 Sc; Hats, Caps. Boots and Shoes
all of which hs promises to sell as low as they
can be- purchased in this place.
Nov 49, 1851
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DAVlS A. KAYSER, has just received anoih-
~ or Case of those beautiful HATS. Call and
see them.
ALso-Another lot of Fashionable Dress Goods,
hourly looked for.
Staunton, Nov. 1851.
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New and Desirable Goods.

WE have opened lot Of New Bonnets, Wide
w sash and bonnet ribbons,very cheap-also
black Silks, slack Velvet ribbons, fancy buttons.
braid trimmings, Sc, Sc, fVr sae very low.
WHITE &, co.
Dec. 10, 1851.
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DISAPPOINTMENT

Owing to the low stage of the water aud the dit
fculty in procuring Timber, the letting of the
Bridge across Middle River, is postponed until the
lat day of January next.
Nov. 5, 1851. r. II. X, Supt.
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MORE OPPOSITION.

SINCE opposition has Income the life oftr'ds
~ the undersigned has determined 10 run as cheap
as The cheapest and.ifi that will NOT suite he will
run a little cheaper Than the cheapest. He has
commenced the HOUSE, SIGN, AND ORNA-
MENTAL PAINTING, PAPER HANGING
AND GLAZING on his own hook.and with the
aid ofhis friends and the public he hopes to mer-
it q full share of tie public patronage. He has
the experience oftwelve years at the business and
he fatters himselthat he can please any one who
may favorhm with herwork. Old Chairs paint
ed up in style that will be as good sa whea
new. He can befound a, his Shop in Galows town.
near the Valley Hotel. All persons having work
to let will please give him call before closing
their bargain with some one else.
r. b. THOMAS.
Slaunton, February 10, le5l.-tf.