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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

I OFFER for sale Tract Of Land lying on the
South Fork of Roclfsh River. in Nelson Coun-
ty, adjoining the lands Of James Woods, Esq, Mr..
Samuel Wouds and others, containing by old sur
vey between
FIVE AND SIX HUNDRED ACRES,
considerable portion of which is Rockfsh low
groundsand branch flats. The balance is all arabic
high land of good quality~-indeed is very superb
or. The low grounds anu branch flats lne mead
ow land: There is on the tract an ample supply
oftimber, and one two very desirable rock quar-
ries.
The Improvements consist of Mill, propelled
by Rock fish river, built in modern style, with
castron machinery, and two pair Of sones-lhe
basement story OF stone; good Saw Mill, good
framed Barn, Corn Houses, Stables, Tobacco Houses
Negro Houses with brick chimneys. small
DWELLING HOUSE,
Ice House ana other necessary ou.- houses, and
Apple Orchard ofexcelent winter fri
Rockfsh Valley is situated at the Eastern base
of the Blue Ridge Mountain, is hlgf and roman-
tic country, aks remarkab. " its beauty, heaths
funess and f iiIity and the tract now offered for
sale has long been regarded among the most desl!a-
BILE in that section OF country. II is distant from
Howardsville on James River, and the Canal,
about eighteen miles from the contemplated De-
pot on the Railroad now in progress from Chariot
tesville across the Blue Ridge, To Staunton, only
eight or ten miles; twenty miles from the Univer-
siIy of Virginia, and about fifteen from Staunton.
The terms will be made to accommodate the pur.
chaser, and good bar gain may be had by early ap
pca lion 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 2e, IS49.-tf.
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER
FOR 1852.
ErGHTEENTE VOLUME.

s'HIS popular and favorite magazine when
was established in the year 1884, and has
outliYed with single honorable exception, all It's
competitors, will enter upon new volume In
January next.
Although it is departing from the usual course
of the Editor to publish list of contributors, ne
beqs to call the attention of the Southern people
to the following names, sail ofthem Southern, which
he is a! liberty to mention as enlisted in behalf OF
the Messenger under his management.
Lieut. NJ F Maury, Prof H A Washington Geo
Frederick Holmes, VIM NJ Burwell, Rev Henry
Rutfner, d D., Rev NJ D Hoge, M Legare, J
Turner, Mrs Anna Peyre Dnnies, Miss Mar
garet Junkin, Prof 4 l. Preston, Prot George
Il Dahney, NJ r Fl Garnett, John Dabney, Rev
G r Vaughan, Rev G McCabe, DR.. ii Dick
son, Judge A Meek, Caroline Howard, Col T.
ST. Geo Cooke. u Dragons, Prof Schee De
We're. Charles Campbell, Hugh R Peasants, Rev
VIM ii Foote, Rev ] H Bocock, w Gilmore
Simms, Hon Judge F Porter, Mrs E III Evans,
Miss Susan Archer Talley.
The Messenger is also furnished with articles
from Northern contributors, such as H L Tucker
man, Esq, Tx Marvel, w s w Ruschenberger,
u S N, Miss Anna g Lynch, II II StoddaId,
Esq, Miss Mary E Hewitt, and others.
The Messenger, however, has never rested its
claims to public favor upon the names of its con-
ributors, but only upon the basis Of SOLID EXCEL
LGNcE. Several Of the mos, popular works of the
day were originally prepared for the Messenger
aud published in its pages, among which may be
mentioned,
TX. .IaRVEL'S "Rereries ola Bachelor" and
TucKERMAN's e" Characteristics Of Literature"
To the Southern People it appeals strongly as
THE ACKNOWLEDGE LITERARY Or
GAN OF THE SOUTHERN STATES.
The Editor is determined to make it worthy of
Of the South and Of the Country. The contents,
as heretofore, viii embrace
Recisws. Historical and Biographical Sketches,
.Nousls, Tales. Tracels, Essays, Poems, Crit
igues, and Papers on The .drnly, .Nary,
and other National Subjects
The Messenger will also continue 10 present
articles of a Scientific character, such as during
past years, have excited the most marked atten-
! lion on both sides of the Atlantic.
The Paris Correspondent of the Messenger
will, as heretofore. occasionally supply the latest
intelligence in Literature, Science and Art, from
the French capital,
Of the Editorial and Critical Department fthe
Messenger, the Editor will only say that it will
embrace copious notes on the current literature,
| and reviews of all new American or Foreign
works Of general interest and value. His opin-
ions will at least be always fearlessly and hon
estly avowed.
| TERMS-$5 per .4nnlm, invariably in advance.
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G.. & M. HIRSH'S
New Wholesale and Retail
VARIETY STORE.
One Door Vest Of The Post Office, SLaunton Va

,gNHE, undersigned have just returned from the
L Eastern. Cities, where they have purchased
one of the largest and best selected Stock of Goods
in their line, ever brought 10 the Valley Of Virgin
ia, and are prepared IN sell
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
at lower prices than ever before offered in this mar
ket They have articles of almost every mention
able name ard quality, to suit all classes and con-
di,ons. They would particularly call the atten
ton of Country Merchants TO the great inducements
held out at their Store 10 make advantageous whole
sale purchases. They respectfully invite The cir
liens of Stanton and of Augusta County to call
and give their extensive Stock of Varieties an ex-
animation, assuring them that no pains will be
spared to suit them in price and quality.
Fancy Goods.
Gard Cases; Work Boxes Sewing Baskets; Pa
per Weights; Sewing Silk Jenny Lind Trim
mings; Sewing Cotton Pocket and Neck Hand
kerchiefs; Worsted 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 A gen.
eral assortment of Shirt aud other Buttons, as
low as cent per dozen. A general assortment
of Perfumsries, Razors and Razor Suops; Shaw
ing and Writing APparatuses; Oil Table and
Floor Cloths; Window Blinds Of all kinds ;
Looking Glasses of all sorts and sizes Trunks
and Carpet Bags; Ready Shirts and Col
ars, and great many articles TOO numerous to emu
merate.
WELRY.
Jenny Lind Earrings; Brest Pins; Lackets
Finger Rings; Gold and Silver Watches Gold
and Silver Pencils; Gold and Steel-Pens. Sill
yer and Plated Butter Knives, Speciacles, SC.
together with great many other articles which
they deem it unnecessary to enumefate.
They would say TO those who want cheap goods,
good goods and fashionable goods not TO fail in test
ing their ability to furnish just such articles. Their
motto is ''quick sales and small profits" and hav-
inc selected their goods to suit the grave and the
gay" they would again earnestly invite the clli-
Gems of this town and county to come and satisfy
themselves as to the truth of what they say.
6. & NJ. HlRSH.
Staunton, Oct. 90, 1851.
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Ready Made Clothing.

hACSey Nhse~S oAOs.S
Ours is the head quarters for fashionable cloth
inc 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 Zen
eral Fashion, at 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, prellier and cheaper than is to be found al
any similar establishment in Augusta County
Therefore all who want to be rugged out in the
Best Stule and at the least expense. will act wise.
ly by getting their Goals Pants, Vests, Dra'vers,
Shirts, Collars, Cravats, Suspenders, Handker-
chiefs, Sc, at this establishment.
They feel confident, from their large and beau
tifu assortment that the tastes ofa can be suited
as to quality and price. IL.
Their stock which consists of every variety of
Ready. Made Clothing, is very large and will be
sold out at very o,o prices in order to reduce It,
They invite all persons in,want OF Clothing OF any
description to give them call and examine their
goods and prices as they feel assured that they can
defy COM pelon in the cheapness and Durability OF
,beir garments. The old stand is under the Va.
Hotel next door to the Stage Office, where we in
wife our friends aud the public 10 call and exam
inc for themselves.
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REMOVAL.
B E MN e T T & B E E RS,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS. ,

TINE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and
the public that, for the Of room at their pres
en location, they will remove on the LIST day Of Sep
TENDER TO the large aud commodious house No. l26
MaiE Street twelve doors below where they now arc
and nearly opposite Messrs. r. & Chas Ellis & Co..
and one door above Mcssrs. ord Furguson & Barks-
dae-whcre they will be prepared 10 offer the largest
and best stock Of articles IN their line they have ever
had the pleasure Of offering, purchased by the senior
partner Of house in person and mostly for cash-A.
mong their stock may be found
5O0U lbs. Eng. Sub. Carp Soda,
800 lbs. Sanford's Ext Logwood,
5000 lbs best Ombro Nader,
quo lbs best Indigo,
30 bbIs Copperas,
90 5bls Alum, IS bbls Fps Salts,
500 lbs Blue Stone.
$50 Kegs Lewis White Lead.
90 bnIs Spirits Turpentine,
1900 gals Linseed Oil,
90 bbls Blows No. Castor Oil,
90 bbls Alcohol SO and 95,
100 baskets Sweet Oil,
100 Boxes Va. Soap,
400 gross Friction Matches,
500 Boxes Window Glass.
$50 lbs Nutmegs. so lbs Blue Mass,
Is lbs Hydriodate Potash.
100 ozs Sulphate Quinine,
10000 genuine Havana Cigars,
$4,000 genuine Principe
100000 Domestic
IS bbls Blake's fire proof Paint,
so bbIs Spanish Brown, Venicisn Red
nv, Fancy Articles SC. All the genuine and popular
Patent Medicines at Manufacturers prices.
All orderssecurely packed, neatl, put up and prompt
ly shipped. -
WIN. S. BEERS.
Richmond, Sent 3, 1851,
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Augusta Land for Sale

THE undersigned offers for sale the tract o
land upon which he resides, lying on ,onlh
River, about nine miles from Waynesboro', and
six from Weir's Cave II CONTAINS about
504 ACRES,
and is so situated as to be suitably divided into
two parcels Two hundred and thirty acres are
in cultivation, 200 of which fine River bottom.
and the remainder well timhered and the whole
we'll walered. The Improvements conslst, OF
good two story BRICK BUILDING. with
every necessary out house convenient. Purchasers
will call and see for themselves.
SAMUEL KENNERLY.
June rs, I55l.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17
Tic Doloreux and Neuralgia,

These dreadful and sgonzing complaints are immsii.
s,ely reered by the application Of the GALrAsc Bmr,
NycxI,cy AND FLuip The Belt dfuses the Electricity
through the system the Necklace has local effect and
the Fluid acts directly upon the affected In these
distressing Affections the application NEVER FAILS
me- Many hundred Certificates from all parts OF the
so1Hry of the most extraordinary character can be
given, if required
oy- No trouble or inconvenience attends the use OF
pS cJIRISTTE'S G.4LY.4NIC ARTICLES. and they
NAV be worn by the most feeble and delicate with per-
feet ease and safety In many cases the sensation at
tending their highly pleasant and agreeable. They
can be sent to any part of the country.
Prices:
The Galvanio Belt, Three Dollars.
The Galvanic Necklace, Two Dollara
The Galvanic Bracelets, One Dollar Each
The Magnetic Fluid, One Dollar.
0t,- The articles are accompanied by full and p,sis
directions Pamphlets with full particulars may be aao
Of the authorized Agent
PARTICULAR CAUTION.
ns- Beware Of Conrterfeits aud Worthless Mtatisns
D. O. MoREHEAD, M. D.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES
I32 Broadway. New York.
cew- Sold by THOMAS P. EsKRIDeE, Drug
,i.t. authorized Agent for Stanton, Va.
November Is, lo50.-l4thF.
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TT TEE OLD ST.gND,

6 doors abore the Store Of b. Crortord's, Esq0
rs,HE undersigned continues to carry on the
L COACH-MAKING BUSINESS in all its
various branches He Is thankful for patronage
heretofore received, and hopes from his long expo
rience and personal attenont merit continuance.
He has a variety of Carriages on hand Of every
description used in this country.
Or Repairing done IN the best manner and At
reasonable prices.
He has also connected with bis Coach Manuf--
tory the Saddlery business, and will keep eoA
s,antly on handand for sale, Saddles and Hsrness
Of every description, Carriage Trimmings, Hasnesa
Mounting, Whips, Saddlelrees, Carriage Springs.
Axles, &c., Sc. Call and see.
JUDSON MCCOY.
Staunton, Aug. 81, le50.-tf.
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A. nj. SIMPSON,
THANKFUL for the liberal patronage hestow-
Il ed upon him, respectfully informs saA
his friends and the public, W
assu<5k that he has just received from

80 him rssnec,fnllv informs M
GU 1p' liz r,;ands and tho nuhl;c. @3s
II, - inst rocoved f,nm M
49, ,hs Nnr,b an elsgant supply ~
."o wy" o." fr'
VI "a'e''si ~. '''' "''"u."
Boots, SHOES &C.
which he will make TO order in most fashionable
style and in worknanlike manner.
In addition 10 the work manufactured IN his own
shop, he has opened new and handsome variety
of Boots and Shoes, viz:
Jenny Lind Morocco Wells,
81 Kid Buskins,
Slippers,
Enamelled Boomers,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

TRIrLEs.-We often hear people say
Elnever mind, it's triae"-forgetting that
IA is to triAes we are all indebted for our
destinies. II was trihe-the lighting a
|cigar-that caused Fulton 10 form the &C
|quaintance of Chancellor Livingston from
which acquaintance resulted friendship
that enabled the former to prove the FEAST
|bility of steam navigation. 1t was trlfe
that led to the Punjaub war and yet the
lPuniaub war was one of the most expensive
|outbreaks that England ever was engaged
En. 1t commenced by stealing bucket
This led to row, the row to riot, and the
k;ot to war-the expenses of which amount
Ia to over 100000, 900. Again we say
never dispise triAes. A kind word spoken
o broken-hearted genius may make you
president-while an ugly word to black
guard, may plunge you into litigation and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17
Severe Dea fness Cured.

The following is an extract from letter lately re.
ceived from distinguished physician in the State Of
Virginia:
"A. H. CHnnriE, NJ D.-Dear Sir One ofmy patients,
unknown to me, obtained your Gairanic Ben aud Neck
lace. with the Magnetic Fluid, for serious sfecon Of
Deafness The case that Of lady whose Nervous
system much dordered and her general health poor
Much done previously to the application Of the Belt
but with very little and feel only right to tell
you, that since she commenced wearing the Belt and
using the Fluid but few weeks ago, she has EN-
TlRELY RECOVERED TER HEARING, and her
general health is better than for several years"
10 Every case of Deafness if it be Nervous u ii
generally u.s. be cured by this wonderful remedy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

~ An amusing incident occurred at the
Fair in Charleston, Is. c. last week. which
{ too good to be lost. A countryman' al
Ter visiting Powers statue of Eve,was saun-
|erins through the Hall until he came to a
{iece of carving in wood, representing one
Sr cut plantation negroes. Here ne stopped
Rnl regarded it with wonder and admiration
n last when he could contain himself no
bn-er, he turned and said, stranger is
bat the Greek Slave !"
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Look to yOur IHtercss.

10y calling at the establishment of the under
ID signed. where may De had the various kinds
of FURNITURE usually made in this part
ST the country, If Poplar. Walnut, Cherry, Maple
or Mahogany ALSO. PIows, Rakes. Forks. Scy'he
Snaths. &C., Collins neatly finished, lined and de-
livered for s per foot. made of Poplar or Walnut
those made Of Maple. Cherry. or Mahogany at pro-
pprtionabIe rates. Good paper, Lumber. Grain or
Flax Seed taken in exchange for work. Our mot
TO in future shall be "Come and see"
|. C. MYERS.
Prospect Mansion, near
New Hope, Va. May 81, 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17
Nwe and Popular School Books.

COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY OF UNI
~ versal History, together with Biography of
Distinguished Persons, to which is appended an
epitome of Heathen Mythology. Natural Philoso-
ply. General Astronomy and Physiology; adopted
and used in the Public Schools of Philadelphia.
E. 5. JONES g. CO., Publishers
S. w. corner Fourth and Race Sis., Phila.
Teachers and School Committees addressing
letters to us post paid, will be furnished with cop
les for examination.
o. A Full and Complete Assortment Of Books
and Stationary for Sale at the Lowest Prices.
April 80, 1S5l.-ly.
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Oct. Is, l85l.-9m.

A LARGE assortment of 10, Pa Ribbon
IA Bound Bed Blankets Servants do. Saddle
do. ;Fulled Cloths, Cassinets Kentucky Jeans, Bed
Tickings, Canton Flannels, Plaid Linseys, cling
hams, Brown and Bleached COttons, SheetIngs,
Cacoes, sc. These goods will be sold as low as
they can be bought in town. Give me call;
A. J. DEAKINS.
Oct. 90, 1851. Opposite the Post Office
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MORE OPPOSITION.

SINCE opposition has become the life oftrade,
~ the undersigned has determined IN run as cheap
as The cheapest, and If 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 Of his friends and the public he hopes to mer-
it full share Of The public patronage. He has
the experience oftwelve years at The business and
he fatters hmseIltha he can please any one who
may favor him with theirwork. Old Chairs paint
ed up in style that will be as good sa when
new. He can he found at his Shop in Gallowst town.
near the Valley Hotel. al 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.
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The Wire OF SIR JOHN FRANKL1N.-El-
eanor Ann Porden was born in 1895. She
early manifested great talents and strong
memory, and acquired considerable knowl-
ledge of Greek and other languages. Her
first poem, The Wells, was written when she
was seventeen. Her next was the Arctic
Expedition which led to her marriage with
Capt. Franklin. Her principal work is the
epic of Ceur de Lion, which appeared in
1925. Her poems display much elegance,
spirit and richness of Imagination. The
foregoing incidents in her life, we find in a
biographical dictionary. This lady has re-
Gently attracted the attention, and excited
the admiration of the civilized world, by her
energetic and persevering efforts to send re-
lief to. her adventurous husband in the fro
zen regions of the North, or to ascertain his
fate-and that Of his companions. Such de-
voted affection deserves to be rewarded by
the safe return of her husband, and all would
rejoice 10 hear of her warmest hopes being
gratifed. So far, it is worthy of note, that
the only trace of Capt. Franklin, has been
discovered by American vessels.
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BARGAINS TO BE HAD.

Mt B. WHITE has just received large stock
AVA Of fashionable goods for gentleman's veal
snch as Cloths and Cassimeres from S4 to Sio;
Vestings, ST. to So; Hats. Caps, Boots aud Shoes
all of which he promises TO sell as low as they
can 6e purchased in this place.
Nov. 10, 1851.
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THE LAST NOTICE.

-5SIg%
THIS is to notify all persons indebted to me as
agent, to come forwarhand pay their respect
i've claims, as longer indulgence will not be given.
So look out. H. NJ. CooHiNO.
Staunlon, Oct. |, 1851.
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DR.. CHRISTIE'S
GALVANIC NECKLACE

ID used for all complaints affecting the Throat or Head
such as Bronchitis Inflammation Of the Throst Nervous
and Sick Headache Dizziness of the Head Neurag in
the Face Buzzing or Roaring in the Ears Deafness,
which is generally Nervous, and that distressed com.
,l,;pt lIad Tic nnlo
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NEW MARBLE YARD.
StauntOm Virginia.


-ss-
ysNHE undersigned have associated themselves
as partners III the
Marble Business.
They have on hand and are receiving from New
York an assorted and superior supply of Marble Of
italian and American quarres. out Of which they
will manufacture, in The most workmanlke man
ner,
Monuments, TOmbstones, MantelS, Table.TOps,
and every other article IN their line. They are
10Th regular workmen In their business, and j. G..
MARQUIS has manufactured all the work which
has been done in Stanton under the name Of j.
Fagan and still hopes by strict attention To bust
ness and doing neat work. 10 receive liberal
share of the patronage which was bestowed upon
him while in business for said Pagan. They have
purchased their materials at great advantage and
pledge themselves To furnish work % PER CENT
cheaper than It can be had elsewhere in the Valley.
Painters can he supplied with PAINT ANDMU L.
LEN STONES. Plain and ornamental Letter
Ing done in the nea!est and best manner and inlaid
with black cement. if desired. Persons wishing
to procure any thing in the above line will do well
to give us call befure purchasing elsewhere. The
Yard is few steps West of the Post Office, on
Main Street.
JAMES C. MARQUIS.
JOHN KELLY.
Staunton, Aug. 81, l85l.-6m.
N. BAH kinds of CARVING neatly executed
upon reasonable terms. M. g. X.
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nAVIS A. KAYSER, has just received an"'n,
~ er Case of those beautiful HATS. Gall and
see them. ~. Goods
hourly looked for.
Slaunton. Nov 1851.
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Palsy and PARALYSIS.

All physicians acknowledge that these terrible disessei
are caused by deficiency Of Nervous Energy in the
affected limbs DIX. CHRisriEs Galvanic Articles VIII
ie thuse hrcted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17
ATTENTION FARMERS!
DRILLING MACHINES.

TINE subscribers arc now engaged in the manufacture
/ of Rohr's Celebrated Drilling Machines, and will
be ready 10 furnish them at any time when called on
These Machines have been fully tested, anu oo'aihen
the premium awarded by the Agricultural Society II
is simple in its construction and will be furnished al
the Mandatory in 3ridgewater Rockingham County;
as well as in Augusta, Botetour, Roanoke and Bedford
ROHR s. WRIGHT.