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IN pursuance Of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta County, made at the June term 1851,
in the case of Patterson's Ex'rs against Palterson's
heirs, we will, as Commissioners, offer al Public
Sale, on the premises on Friday The 18Th Of .4u-
gust 1851, that valuable tract of land lying in the
County of Augusta, on The South River, known
as the Ia residence Of James Patterson decd. II
contains about
3OS ACRES,
and adJoins the lands of John A. Patterson, the
Williams tract, and others. On the farm there is a
comfortable BRICK HOUSE, an extensive Barn
s. other necessary out houses. The land is in good
st ate of cultivation, the fencing in good stale of
repair. There will be before the day of sale Sur
vey made of the land and the quantity ascertained
exactly and it will be sold by the acre. About one
hundred and eighty acres ofthe tract are cleared and
to examine the land will please call on James Pat
terson or Joseph Gongwer. who resides adjoining
the land and will take pleasure in showingit.
TERMs--Equal annual payments of one, Two and
three years, commencing the first of Sept, at which
time possession will be given, the purchaser giving
bonds with approved security-the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security until all of the purchase
money is paid up.
We will as commissioners under the same decree
offer at public sale on Saturday the 18th of Augut
1851, in the town of Waynesboro on the premises,
a lot of ground lying in said Town adjoininghe lot
ofJohn j. Bell and near the Rail Road. Terms
The same as those of the tract of land.
We will also, as Commissioners under said de
cree, offer at public sale, on the day of the august
Court, in the towno OF Staunton, SIX LIKELY
SLAVES, consisting of one Man, two Women and
three Children. A credit of IL months given,
the purchaser giving bond with approved security.
SAMUEL c. BOYERS, I comr,s
JAS. A. PATTERSON, 00"'' g.
July g. 1851 ids.
E@ Hanisonburg Republican copy Al and for
ward account to this office.
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Commissioners Sale Of Valuable
TOWN PROPERTY.


RY virtue Of a decree oflhe Circuit Court Of Au-
- gusta county, rendered at the June term, I6-
81, 10 the case OF Ann E.. Gushing. widow and ad-
NIX Of Merrill Cushing, s. al, VS. Edwin NJ. CusfI-
ing, IS al. will offer at public sale, in front Of the
Eagle Hotel, in Staunton, on Thursday the 9TH
day of August, 1851, that very commodious and
valuable
BRICK HOUSE AND LOT
adjoining and for some time attached to the Eagle
Hote-the Ice House and Lot cut off from the
said Brick House Lot in the life time of said Cush-
ing--ard very valuable Out Lo! containing a.
bout.
II .aCRES,
lying on the Valley Turnpike, short distance
from Staun,un and adjoining the Toll house lot
The Outlet will be sold either in whole or di-
vided to suit purchasers as may be deemed best On
the day of sale. Possession of the House and Lot
will be given in January next.
TERMS OF Sales much Of the purchase
money in hand as will he sufficient TO defray the
costs of SALE and the remainder in six, twelve and
eighteen months, the purchasers to execute bond
with approved personal security for the deferred
payments, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security, until the whole purchase money is paid.
w. H. HARTMAN, Com'r
July 9, l85l.-tds.
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FGNHE undersigned continues to furnish at short
IL nulce CASTINGS Of every description, al
his foundry in Stanton.
lie keeps constantly on hand.
Hathaway Cook Stoves,
Air Tight do do,
Box and Ten Plate do,
Mill and Saw Mill Gearing,
Thrashing Machine Casting,
Mould Bounds, great variety,
Wagon Boxes, &C., &c.
Having the patterns ON hand, I can furnish at
all times, any particular piece of the Stoves that
may by accident, or otherwise. be broken. Gus
toners are invited TO give him call and they
shall find The terms reasonable and prices low
All work Warranted. A liberal disco unit made for
cash; also discount made 10 Merchants or Others
who purchase by the quantity. Thankful for past
support he asks a continuance of the same. Orders
by mail promptly attended TO.
ALBERT. j. CARRIER.
Staunton, July %, lS5l.-tf.
p. ST. have made arrangements with Messrs.
BRYAN & BRADLEY, by which persons purchas.
ing the Deano or New York Premium Plough OF
Castings from me, will not be held liable for in
fringement of the Livingston Plough patent
These Poughs can be obtained at the Blacksmith
Shop of Mr. WIN. Woodward, near the Western
Asylum A. j. q.
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VTRGlNIA:--In the Circuit Court OF Augusta
" County, June | i. 1851.
William ID. Clarke, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Edward l.. FAINT s. Co, Miller s. Mayhem, and
VIM f. Philips, Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit, which is bill of inter-
pleader and injunction, being to protect the Plaintiff
from liability to make double satisfaction Of the
same debts, by enjoining the defendants, their
agents, at,ornies, and all others concerned, from
proceeding TO collect by suit or otherwise, the a.
mount of note executed by the Plaintiff to E. L..
FAINT & Co, and assigned by them 10 Miller s.
Mayhem for the sum of $2l5 As, and also nego-
table note executed by said Plaintiff TO said FAINT
& Co., and endorsed by them to w. +. Philips
negotiable at the Bank of the Valley, in Virginia
at Stanton, for the sum Of 1925 81 until The fur
Their order Of the Court concerning the same And
The Defendants Miller s Mayhem, having appear
ed and filed their answer setting forth their
claims of right and title 10 the bond of $2l5 As and
denying that the said Philips has any bona fide and
valid claim to the negotiable note, of S225 81
emitting him TO payment thereof in preference to
the claim of Miller s. Mayhem to payments of the
bond of s2l5 as and the said FAINT s. Co. and
Philips, having failed TO answer although an order
of publication hath been duly executed as to FAINT &
Co., and Subpoena executed upon Philips The
Court doth order that unless the said FAINT & Co.
and the said Philips do appear here at or before the
next term, file their answers and establish by an
swers and proofs the paramount and Superior claim
Of said Philips to the money in controversy, the
said Philips having been first served with copy
Of this order, and due. publication thereof having
been executed as to FAINT s. Co., the Court will
proceed to take the answer Of Miller s. Mayhem
for confessed, and upon the hypothesis offs truth
decree in their favor the amount in controversy and
perpetually enjon The said FAINT s. Co., and Philips,
from further proceeding 10 collect the negotiable
note claimed by the said Philips.
,Copy-Teste.
NiCH'S c. KINNEY, Clerk
Ct,untan Iulv 40 1881
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Estate Of Jas. B. Hill, decd.


an "Wednesday the 9th day Of August next,
" we will sell to the highest bidder, the follow
ing real property belonging to the estate OF JAo'
b. HILL, decd:
A BRICK HOUSE
and LOT, on Beverly Street, adjoining inc prop
sr.y of r. G. Bicke, Esq. The house Is So con-
strucled as to accommodate man oil business win
Store room, Office or Shop. and dwelling Tor
hin family. or could be converted into two Store
roorns. The location Of the building, together with
lot of rround in the rear, to which there is access
nv an ,llev ON the West end Of the house, makes
il the most valuable and desirable property now
for sale in the business part of the town.
2nd. A spacious and valuable BUILDING LOT
on The South side of Beverly Street, Immediately
opposite the residence of WIN. Kinney, ESD
This lot is susceptible Of any kind of improvement
which might be desired and could be made most
elegant and desirable estate as private residence,
To gentleman who desires to erect building
and otherwise improve lot, according to his own
taste ard plans, this lot presents inducements NOT
70 be found elsewhere in The town.
AS the Lot could be divided and thereby make
two guod sized building Lots, we may md It de-
srable 80 to divide tin that event each OF the
two lots would have the same space or front on
Beverly Street, with house as at present. on
zach.
Sale TO commence at 10 o'clock, Immediately
previous to which the Terms Of sale will be an.
nounced.
Any application made to us or either us, be-
fore the day Of sale, in reference to the purchase
of either Of the Lots, pripa!ely, will be duly con,
sidered and attended to.
S. NJ. WOODWARD, ! Exo..,o,,
j. f. PATTERSON, NAe'u'0'S'
S:auntuW. July so. lS5l.-tds.
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LAND FOR SALE:

PURSUANT TO the provisions offs decree q
the Circuit Cotr! of Bath, pronounced on the
22nd day of April, 1851, for certain purposes there-
in specified, the subscriber, as Commissioner, will
offer for sale 10 the highest bidder, upon the prem
ses, on Thursday the 3rd day of July next; GER
tain TRACT OF LAND, belonging 10 the es-
tate of the late Andrew Stewart, decd. containing
together with three undivided interests about
361 ACR ES,
of which about 100 Acres are cleared and the bah.
ance well tilnbered. The principal Improvements
are comfortable DWELLING HOUSE and
good BAN. This Land is on the Main Road lead
Ing from Lexington to the Warm Springs and with
IN four miles Of Fazier's Alum Springs place
OF considerable resort during the Summer and one
which affords good Market for all the supplies
which may be raised ON the Farm.
Il lies on both sides Of the Cow.pasture River,
and although not in very good condition at pres
ent, having been much neglected for sometime, 10
is susceptible Of being much improved, with, bus
little expense and would amply repay the labour
and expense bestowed upon it, 1t is deemed un-
necessary to go into any FATHER description Of the
Land, as it is presumed that those wishing TO pur
chase. will examine FOR themselves. .
TERMS.-So much money will be required il
hand as will deffay the cost of the suit for The do
cree and the expenses Of the sale and the residue
upon credit Of six, twelve and eighteen months
the purchaser executing bonds with approved per-
sonal security, and The title to be retained until Tho
entire purchase money is paid.
HENRY STEWART, COMMITS
june II, ls5l.-4t
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HI
ENIIE next session of this School will commence
l. on Monday the lst day Of September next, and
close the last Friday ofJune 1852.
The establishment of this school has grown out
of the demand in this section of our country For
school of high order, which might be relied on
10 furnish thorough academcal education, on
religious basis, and al a reasonable expense to the
largest numbers-one which might raise The stand
ard Of scholarship in lhoroughness of preparation
for full classical and scientific course, and at the
game time prepare young men, who do not contem-
plate regular college course for an intelligent ex-
ercise Of their duties, in any department Of human
enterprise.
TERMs.-Classical and Mathematical course
per 10 months $50 90
The higher branches Of English $24 90
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and i
English Grammar Commenced SIS 90
Contingent fund ST 90
Boarding including every personal accommodation,
can be had in the Village and vicinity, and in the
best families at from Sc Sc to 81 Sc per month";
A number Of boarders can be accommodated in the
family of the Principal.
The handsome and extensive Building-the Lii
brary, Globes. Maps &c., with which the next
session will open, will furnish, every facility for
thorough training and ripe scholarship.
The community in which this school is located,
for sound morality and religious influence is un-
SURPASSED in the Stale.
Address the Principal, at Brownsburg, Rockoridge
Co., Va.
July 9, ls5l.-4m.
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
OF Hanip0en Sidney College,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

TINE to,uteeaih annual course Of Lectures will
u commence on Monday, the 18th of October,
1851, and continue until the first of March ensu-
ing. The commencement for comforting degrees
will be held about the middle Of March.
II. l.. BoH.NNAN, VI. D., Professor Of Obste-
tries, Sc
l.. w. CHAMsEaLAYNE, NJ. D., Professor of
Materia Aledica, Sc.
S. MAUPIN, NJ. d., Professor Of Chemistry.
c. BELL GIBSON, Nj. d., Prof. of Surgery, SC,
G. p. JOHNSON, NJ. d., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology
ID. Fl. TUcgER, NJ. D., Prof. of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
A. f. PErIcoLAs, NJ. d., Demonstration of A
natomy.
The facilities for .4adiomicaI and Clinical in
struc,ou in this institution are unsurpassed.
EXPENSES.-Ma Naturalization fee $5-Profes-
sorry fees (aggregate) $lG5-Demoastrdtor's fee
'$l0-Graduation fee $25.
The PRICE of Board, including fuel, lights and
servants attendance is usually SO or So. per week.
The Catalogue, Sc. containing fuller iutorma-
zion concerning the School will be forwarded to
those applying for it, or specific enquiries will be
answered by letter. Address
S. MAUPIN, NJ. D.,
July so, l85l.-7w. Dean Of The Faculty.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

HAVING concluded to devote my whole atteo-H
II tion to Inv Farm in Albemarle; offer for
sale my FARM, lying within the Counties Of Mel
son and AIbemarle. This place lies within eight
miles Of HowardsviIle, fourishfng village imme-
diately on the James River and Kanawha Canal,
and only one mile distant from the Howardsvills
and Rockfsh Turnpike; one of the best graded
roads in the Stats. The Tract comprises
467 ACRES;
240 Of which are cleared and in good state Of
cultivation, being admirably adapted TO the cclturs
Of Tobacco, Wheat. and Comm word. par.
taking Of the soil which pervades the celebrated
Redland district Of Virginia. On it are also 40 o.
SO Acres Of excellent MEADOW LAND-tbS
balance being in Timber, chiefly Of oak and chest
nut of large growth and excellent quality.
The improvements consist Of subsian- IL
lial Frame House, suitable for the !{I5
Of a large ariily-tke out AsnL
buildings are of the usual description, comprising
an excellent Weaving and Store-bouse, Io5acee
houses, Oyerseers' house, &C., sc. There is slss
attached 10 the Farm an excellent
GRIsT AND SAW.MILL,
with constant supply of water, which with tho
abundance Of timber the place, and it's coniigS-
iiy TO Market render it good location for NiIIibg
Adjacent to the House is large and
yell fenced Garden, and an excellent Orchard Of
seve..sl hundred Apple, Peach and other fruit
trees Of superb quality. A spring ofexceIIent wa
ter is within few steps of the Dwelling.
: There has be,u discovered on this place several
deposites Of Gold, which have been washed to
considerable advantsge--also specimens Of Silver,
Plumbago and other minerals have BEEN found.
Theirs is al present growing on the place; crop
Of Tobacco, Corn and Oats. .s,,,, :.
It is not expected that any one would be willing
to purchase before viewing the property, therefore,
would inform those who are anxious to obtain Z
desirable FhRM, that my son residing on the
premises, will show them the place.
The Terms will be made accommodating. !,
~ My address is North Garden, Albemafb
COdnly, Virginia.
JpIv 1881 ST.
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WE ar, receiving, by Daily Arrivals from Europe,
w our Fall and Winter assortment OF RICH FASH
I0NABLE FANCY
SILK AND MILLINERY GOODS.
We respectfully invite all Cash Purchasers thorough
liz TO examine our Stock and Prices aud, INTEkEsT
GOVERNS we feel confident our Goods and Prices will
induce taem TO select from establishment Partic
ular attention is devoted to MILLINERY GOODS,
aud many OF the articles manufactured expressly to
ORDER and cannot be surpassed in beauty and
cheapncss.
BEAUTIFUL PARIS RIBBONS, for Hat, Cap, Neck
and Belt
SATIN AND TAFFETA RIBBONS, of all widths
and coloTs.
SILKS, SATINs, yELyETs, and UNCUT VEL
VETS, fr Hats.
FEATHERS, AMERICAN AND FRENCH ARTI
FICIAL FLOWERS.
PUFFlNGS, AND CAP TRIMMINGS.
DRESS TRIMMINGS. large assortment.
ENBR0IDERIES, CAPES, COLLARS, UNDER
SLEEVES AND CUFFS. az
FINE EMBROIDERED REVERE AND HEM
STITCH CAMBRIC HANDKERCHlEFS.
GRAPES, LISSES, TARLETONS, ILLUSION aud
CAP LACES
vALENCIENES, BRUSSELS, THREAD, SILK, &
Isle THREAD LACES.
KID, SILK SEWING SILK, Isle THREAD,
MERINO GLOVES AND MITES.
FIGURED AND PLAIN SWISS, BOOK, BISHOP
LAWN AND JACONEr MUSLINS.
English, French, American and Italian
STRAW GOODS.
NJ, Va Tni,-
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What Cooley Says Of Them.

WE noticed in our January number the Dixob
w WATCHES, approved al the Chronoms-
ter Board, at the Admiralty in London, every ono
Of which is stamped and warranted. We have
purchased one, good reader AYE, bought it. for
jewellers do not give watches for notices; and thisr
therefore, is free will offering to the merit Of
these very remarkable time pieces; and we hearth,
ly recommend them to all those who wish to know
the time Of day." We understand that the Gem
trail Railroad intends 10 purchase these watches foF
their agents on The road. We would advise them
to it-Jfarch No. Ladies' Book.
WE have been appointed sole agents Id Stain
ton for the sale Of these fine Dixon Waiches,--
Also, on hand "a large assortment ofother WlrcD.
Es, JEwELRY,& sc. tssas.~
G.. B. WRIGHT & co. ]
Stanton, June Is, 1851.
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BELLEVUE FEMALE SEMINARY.
Rev. JAMES MoRRIsoN. Principal.
Miss LAURA Ii. FREEMAN, LIST Ass'nt.

yyNFIE design Of this Institution is to furnish the
u means of substantial and thorough educa
,ion. The greatest attention IS paid TO the health
cunfofl, manners, morals and religious instruction
Of the pupils The location is enc of singular
beauty. The neighb,rhuod good. Students from
a distance boarded in the family of the subscriber
and treated as his own daughters. The School
house is so near that the students not eXposcd
in reaching it. The Sch9o has now been in sue
cesslul operation two years, and has received con-
stanty increasing patronage. Arrangements are
now made, and in progress, which it is hoped will
render it still more worthy of public favor. Miss
Freeman Is lady of very unusual attachments and
qualifications as a teacher. This, believe, is the
unanimous npinion ofall those who patroniSeG the
School during the last Session. or who witnessed
the examination at its close. Negotiations are now
in progtess To secdte the services Of another quail
fled teacher.
The next session will commence on the lst Of
September.
TERMS Tuition in English S25 CO.; Latin $40;
Music 50; in needle work, drawing, Sc, accord
ing to what is taught. Board IS per month. Can
dies furnished a, cost, or by the pupils as may be
preferred. Further particulars can be learned by
letters addressed To me at Brownsburg, Va.
JAMES MORRISON.
July SO, l85l.-tls.
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Valuable Property for Sale,

VrHE subscriber will offer at public sale on
u Thursday The 2Sth day Of .AWgust next. his
valuable property situated seven miles above Mid
dlebrOok, and within one nile Of the Lexington
road and nile from Newport, in Augusta County.
The Tract of Land cnntainS FIFTY ACRES,
and has on il MERCHANT MILL, and a
SAW MILL, both in tolesablerepair. The stream
which turns the Mills is never failing, and there
are admirable sites fnr any kind ofmachlnery.
The proposed new road from Staunton to Lex
ington by way of MddlebrOok and Brdwnsburg,
will pass Immediately by the property. The neigh
oOrhOod is agreeable. and the land is well adapted
20 the raising Of wheat
TERMS-Witl be made known on day Of sale
a. Address the subscriber. Mlddebruok, Au-
gusta County.
SAMUEL B. SPROUL.
July 30, l85h-tds- Reg. copy 81.
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Sale Of Valuable Naked Creek Land,

PURSUANT 10 decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta pronounced at the last June Term
of said Court, in cause therein pending, in which
Newton Rankin and others, are Complainants, and
Robert Rankin and others. are Defendants, shall
on the premises. on the 23rd day Of August next.
if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter. Sundays
excepted, proceed 10 sell that valuable
TRACT OF LAND.
lying and being in Augusta County, on Naked
Creek, which Land belongs to the Heirs Of Sam
uel Rankin, Decd, aad 10 supposed 10 contain
about 345. Acres. will sell said Land al
together, or in parcels, which ever may be thought
best on the day Of sale.
TERMS.-So much of the purchase money To
be paid at the time Of sale as will be sufficient to
defray all costs and charges attending this suit up
to the day sale, and the costs of sale Of the re-
naming amount, one-third thereof to be paid in
six months from The day Of sale, and the balance to
be paid in annual instalments of one two and three
years from the day Of sale-the purchaser to exc
cute bond with approved and good security for the
deferred payments and the legal title 10 be retained
as ultimate secaTiiy until the whole orlhe purchase
money is paid.
Those wishing the Land aforesaid can call on
me living near it, and will willingly shew it.
BENJAMIN WELLER, Comm.
July 9, lS5l.-tds.
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Union Hill, in Nelson County, for Sale.

II WILL offer the above named Tract of Land
for sale at public auction, on Wednesday the
9th day of August next, should il not be sold pri
vatey before, and in that event timely notice will
be given.
contains $50 ACRES, about $50 or 300 Acres
cleared, the other portion stands in its original
growth--the most of which is excellent Tobacco
Land and large portion lies WELL The cleared
Land is now laid ofin six fields but il could con-
venenty be laid off into more. About one hun.
dred and thirty acres ore well taken in clover. A
large portion of the cleared land lies well and is of
a fine Southern exposure which makes il superior
for wheat, &c., &c. UNION HILL lies broad
side on Rockfsh River, and the Howardsville and
Greervile Turnpike Road, distant IL miles from
the former place, making light days drive with
team to make load per day. On the River,
creek and branch are about 80 or DO Acres of good
Bottom Land, a good portion of which is well a
dap,ed to Meadow and might be made profitable in
that way.
The improvements consist Of good FRAMED
BUILDING, 40 feet by Is, containing two rooms
below and two abuve, with cellar full size of the
House, with good fire. place, making good d.
ming room and Lumber-ro0m well walled up with
brick; large Framed Kitchen, with comfortable
quarters and other necessary out buildings Barn
and Tobacco houses, some new, others newly re-
paired, all the houses having undergone repairs.
Tobacco houses sufficient to secure and cure well
ten to twelve thousand pounds Tobacco. The wa
Ter superior and in great abundance. Timber and
woud all convenient to every part Of The Farm.
will sell the whole or would divide It to suit pur-
chasers.
Terms made known on the day of sale. The
undersigned respectfully invites all wanting Land
10 call on him as he resides on the premises, and
will take every pains 10 show them the place and
confer with them fully and freely, SC.
WIN. B..TURNER.
Union Hill, Nelson County,
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Augusta Land for Sale

THE undersigned offers for sale the tract oe
= land upon which he resides, lying on South
River, about nine miles from Waynesboro', and
elk from Weir's Cave. II contains about
-, 504 ACRES,
and is so Situated as to be suitably diviasd inse
two parcels. Two hundred and thirty scres are
in cultivation, 200 Of which are fine River bottom.
and the remainder we'll timbered and the who'll
well walered. The improvements consist, Of
good two story. BRICK BUILDING, With
every necessary out house convenient. Putchaserp
will call and see for themselves.
SAMUEL KENNEhLY.
June IS, l85l-tlS.