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DO YOU. BELIEVE IT. =.
If You DON'T JUST cAtLiANp BE CONVINCED THAT
eE& SrERRETT

ARE in receipt of the richest and most beautiful
"A assortment of GOODSin their line ever be-
FIRE offered IN this market comprising the following:
Snne, Rlack. Brown, Drab and Gray Beaver Pi-
,pt and Castor Cloths, English Lambskin, DO, a
now and snnerior article for Over. coats, Super
Rlack. Brown. Blue Green, Mulberry Olive,
and Invisible Green Cloths, Of the very Best
French, English and American manufacture
Super Black Satin. plain and figured fIa'n and
figured Black Silks, Fancy do, large variety
Of every style and color, Rich cut felvets: Bun
Cashmere and embroided French Cashmere
Vestings, something new.
ALSO
handsome assortment Of very superior Vestings
Gr party occasions. II is almost useless to add
that the;r selection Of plain and fancy CassImeies
suruass any thing of the kind 70 be found elsewhere
in market. These goods have been purchased oy
the senior partner, Mr.. BARE, whose long expert
once in business, and fine taste, is sufficient guar.
,ntse to purchasers that they will get good and
fashiuabls article, and will be made to order, at
sbort notice and in a neat and tasteful man.
ner. They respectfully request all to give
them cali. as they are satisfied they can convince
,nw one thai they can aud tviH sell goods Of The
same quality as cheap fao. LEErLE CHEAPER
than they can be bought elsewhere. -.
They have also on hand fine lot Of furnishing
goods, such as Shirts Collars, Crava!s, ocarls,
1;luves. Handkerchiefs, &C., &c..
A lot of fine Molskn Hats, which will compare
favorably with any in market, either in quality or
price. ~ ,e.,
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VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY
= and Slaves for Sale.

10y authority Of late decree OF the Circul
ID Court for Augusta County, will, on ihe 24th
and 25lh of December 1851, at the late Residence
of Robert S. Brooke, decd, in the town Oh ''aD"
ton, offer for sale all the
Personal and Real Property
belonging TO his estate; and consisting as sno" :
Is, The Personal effects, comprising ,arge va
riolv Of valuable HOUSEHOLD hl1Ohf'N
FURNITURE, BOOKS. &c. 8
Cd The SLAVES, 70 IN nu'hoef' a'u n'o'' "
them Young and likely.
doOce of the deceased. The Dwelling s.ssm
IInss i Of co,nlnoJlous size and in Stale
nfoood repair, having been recently pa'nled-'nI0e
Ont Houses correspond in convenience ana qua''-
10. and The Lott in addition to roomy site inf Tue
the buildings, affords most excellent Oaruen-
making altogether most desirable eSlaoilshu'g"''
The Personal effects and the l1ouse ana ho'
will be offered on the 9th, and the Slaves on the
25h Of December,
TERMS.-Sales Of the Personal Effects nno n
$40. will be for cash, for anonn!s exceeding Slo'
credit of months will be given, the purchaser
executing bond with guod security.
The terms Of sale of the House and LOT anu
Slaves have not been definitely fixed. They WIZ
at any rate. BIZ accommodating to those desiring ~
purchase and will be made known on !he Gay oi
sale. .,s
J. n. HENDREN, Admir- OF
K. 5. BROOKE, dec, and
Commissioner Of the Court.
Dec. 8. l85l.-tds.
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Ala Court held for the Corporation Of Staun-
~ ton, at the Court house, on "Wednesday, the
9th day Of November, 1851,
James w. Hudson, Admir- de bonis non OF George
fl Hudson, decd, and in his own right, Geo
II. Hudson and Charles +. Hudson, -Pialntlfs,
AGAINST
Susan NJ. Bryan, late Hudson, WIN Bibb and Sa-
rah j. his wife la.e Hudson, VIM. Young and
Mary +. his wife, late Hudson, VIII
liams and Aramnta NJ. his wife, late Hudson,
Tucker e. Burgess and Elizabeth his vile, late
Hudson, defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
This day came the plaintiffs by their Counsel
and filed their bill in Chancery against the defend,
ants. asking settlement of the estate OF the said
Geo. III. Hudson dec'd-a sale Of the Slaves OF the
estate and distribution the proceeds among those
entitled Whereupon it appearing from The am
dayit Of James w. Hudson that all the said de-,
PENDANTS are non-residenls Of the State of Virgin
ia, /, is ordered that publication pc made for fuul
successive weeks in the Stanton Spectator, and
upon the front door Of the Court House on the FIRST
day of the next Term of this Court, informing the
said defendants Of the objects Of this suit and re-.
quiring them to appear here within one month at
Ter such publication and do wha! is necessary Il
protect their interests in the premises.
Copy-Teste.
JAMES f. PATTERSON, Clerk.
Staunton, Nov. IL, lS5l.-4t.
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TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

SEALED Proposals directed TO the undersigned
- a, Slaun.on. Va, until the lstof November
next. arc invited for constructing Bridge over
Middle River, at Polmer's Mill, on the Siaunton
and Parkersburg Road. -,
The span orthe Bridge will be Sc feet, and will
be constructed on The Queen Post plan. -,
Offers are requested to state what they Will
build double track bridge for, (three setsof queen
posts 10 feet in the clear between queen post brac
inc ) or single tract l6 feet ia the clear,wlth TWO
sells Of queen posts. ,j.
sonry, for which separate bids will be received:
The work to be finished in three months after
the Contractor shall have been notified by The b"ard
of Public Works that his contract 10 received ano
A Plan and Specifications will be left at Polmer's
Mill by the 25th Of October for inspection, and
MIR. Pomer will give any information in my aO'
sence. ,,,v
r. II. KINNEY,
Gsn'l Sup. Stanton 8 ParkersSurg Road.
Oct. 8, 1851.
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CONDITIONS OF THE SOUTHERN
LITERARY MESSEN Err.

|. The Literary Messenger is published In
monthly numbers. Each number contains not
less than il large super-royal pages, printed on
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Of the most beautiful quality.
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about the first day Of every month IN the year.-
Twelve numbers make volume ,-and the price
of subscription is S. per volume, payable IN al
pauce:-nor will the work be- sent To any one' un-
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JOHN r. THOMPSON,
Editor and Proprietor.
Richmond, LIST November, 1851.
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
souTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER
FOR 1852.
EIGHTEENTH VOLUME.

THIS popular and favorlte magaI.he VIII" .sa
L was established in the year 1854, anu mas
ou,ived with single honorable excePuoh' oil Tvs
compe,itors. will enter upon ne" 'o'"u'e ~
A;tbouuh it is departing from the usual course
of ,hs Editor TO publish list OF conrioulors' 10
begs TO call the attention OF the Sou'heTn PeoP'e
~ The followinp names, all ofthern SOuthern ~nicn
he is at liberty to mention enlisted In oeha'l o'
the Messenger under his management.
Lieut. NJ + Marry. Prof II n washington WV
Frederick Holmes, VIM Bnrweli, he' 'ie"'y
RuTner, D D., Rev Nj d Hoge. J Lega,s'
A Turner, Mrs Anna Peyre Dlnn'es, MISS Mat-
oaret Junkin. Prof L l. Preston, Pfoi George
Z Dahuey, NJ Il Garrett John DaoneyI ne'
r. p vaughan. Rev G McCabe, DR.. II Dick
con JudGe A Is Meek. Caroline Howard, Col +.
s., Geo Cooke, u S Dragons, Prof Schele lie
We're. Charles Campbell. Hugh r Peasants Kew
WIN II Foote, Rev Fl Bocock, W Gilmore
Simms. Hon Judge B Porter, Mrs E ii Evans
Miss Susan Archer Taley.
The Messenger is also furnished win articles
from Northern contributors. such as II / Fucker
man, ESQ, Tx Marvel, w S W Ruschenberger'
us N. Miss Anna G Lynch, II Sioddard,
Esq, Miss Mary L Hewitt, and others. -.
The Messenger, however, has never rested us
claims TO public favor upon the names OF lis con-
tributors, but only upon the basis OF SOLID R1cEL-
LENcE. Several of the most popular works OF 'ne
day were originally prepared for The Messenger
and published in its pages, among which may %
mentioned,
| TX. .NL4RVEL'S "Reveries ofa Bachelor, ;" ana
TUckERmAN's Character. sites Of Literature"
10 the Southern People i, appeals strongly as
THE ACKNOW Literary oh-
GAN OF THE SOUTHERN STATES.
The Editor is determined to make it worthy oil
Of the South and Of the Country. The sonleh's'
as heretofore, will embrace
Reviews. Historical and Biographical SEsfche''
.Norels, Tales. Travels, Essays, Poems. Cr'!
iouss, and Papers on The .irniy, Nary
and other National Subjects,
The Messenger will also continue 10 present
articles of Scientific character, such as during
past wears, have excited the most marked alien
| 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, e.,.
OF the Editorial and Critical Department OF the
Messenger, the Editor will only say that 1t VIII
embrace copous notes on the current literature
and reviews of all new American or Foreign
works of general interest and value his oPih-
ions will at least be always fearlessly and hon.
estly avowed.
TER.NS-S5 per .4nnum, invariably t" Advance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
inst received and In Store,
= nOO BOXES various brands Tooacco,
/ sU~U 800 do Scotch Snuff in papers, ,

1920 n so Dc s ssoeh' Snuff saPn in papers,
AZ keys CARROTS do do,
IL bbIs Scotch and Rappee do,
.Tidbal!'s Mixture and Maccuba to order,
100 gross best Matches,
65 boxes Of M. & N.'s best Ink,
"a Tobacco Cutters,
100 dozen assorted Snuff boxes,
l45 reams assorted Cap Paper,
$50 do do Letter do,
e. gross Bonnet Boards,
50l Teams Crown and Double Crown Paper,
400 do Cap and 100 do Shoe do,
100 do NIanea and lea Co.,
AZ bales Co,toa Irvine and Wicking,
80 boxes best Pearl Starch,
$4,000 superior Imported Segars,
$4,000 do Principe do. =,
$4,000 Regalia, PaneleIa and Castillo DO.
100 OOO Cazadore. Rifle, Spanish & Half Span do.
10000 La Flora. Jenny Lind and La Riena Go,
So hales Cuba aud Havana Tobacco
10 hhds Kentucky DO
500 dozan papers Smoking do
90 bbls Lynchburg do DO
~ eases Turkish do do
100 boxes by 10 Baltimore Glass
60 do 10 by IL do do
$50 do by 10 Western do
so do l0by IL do Do
90 cases assorted Tumblers
IL casks do do
60 cases Pint Fasks
20 do do do
$50 boxes gross Clay Pipes
40 do Pipe. heads-5OO in each boz
10 bbls do
5000 Reed Stems 900 short do
l2o bills and half bbls janison's Water, But
ter, Sugar aud Soda Crackers.
All of which we offer for sale at reduced prices
and terms to suit. Dealers will do well to exam
inc our stock before going North, as we are deter
mined to sell as low as such goods can be oough
elsewhere. All orders promptly and carefully al
tended 10. co
Winchester Nov l9. 1851.
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Dry Goods / Dry Goods:

A J. DEAKINS would respectfully call the
"A. attention Of his friends and the public gere-
rally, to his new assortment OF
SEaSO.MqBLE DRY GOODS.
ius, received from the Northern cities. purchased
a, low rates and offered at a very small advance
for cash or 10 punctua Dealers. His stock consists
in part of the following articles:
Rich Cashmeres, Plain and Fig'd de Lanes, French
Morinoes, Coburg Cloths, Poplins, Lnstres, Bl,k
Dress and Vesille Silks, Fancy Silks, Wide
Plain and Plaid Bonnet Ribbons, Neck Ribbons.
Cuffs, French Worked Collars, CanbrIck Ed
qipqs and Insertions, Linen Edgings and Laces,
t COTTON az Edsinss and Lacss, Wds Black Silk
Laces and Fringe. Quilted Ribbons, Glmps,
Wors.ed Braids, Cashmere, Lambs Wool and
Alpaca Hose, Gloves OF all kinds, ChlIdren''
Hose, Children's Wooden Gloves, Fancy Hoods,
Comforts, Panaiilsr, Embroidered Bpk Shaws,
Waterloo Shawls, Fashionable Winter Bonnets,
&c., Sc.
Stanton, Oct. %, 1851.
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NOTICE TO BUILDERS.


SEALED proposals will be received at the VI
- flee of Hartman s, Bell, until the OH day OF
December 1851, for building the nj A So D
Fl A l. l., in Staunton.
The work will include all the Brick work. Car
pentery, Painting, Sc, and The removal OF such
ror;ions Of the present building as may be required
Plans and specifications may be seen al their oflce
in Stanton, Va.
TERMS.-Sl 600 to be paid on the 10Th day
Of Jan. 1852, $500 when the building is coInple'-
ed approved and accepted, and the residue In
twelve months thereafter.
The Contractors to furnish all the materials, and
give bond with approved security for the compile
lion Of the work By June LIST. 1852.
' Bids will be received for the whole or parts Of
the work.
+ + P P E nt;I E1 Com
Nov. 10, lS5l,-td.
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WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEwEhRY
-H9IsS
vID S. BE AR

rs now receiving from Philadelphia and Ba'll-
L more, the larges, and sest selected Stock Of
JEWEL Rr ever brought to this market, consisting
in part Of Az .,
5000; fino 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 70, Lea
Spoons; Plated do, do; Fine Gold Pens, Ilfon-
doles, Casters, Fruit Baskets, Flutes, opy'
Glasses, Pen and Pocket Knives. Revolvers,
Pistols. Rifles, Shot Guns, Gard Cases, Extra
Percussion Caps, Cuff Pins. Butter Knives, Sill
yer Ladies', and ali other articles keptin the best
Jewelry Stores.
gfW Watches, Clocks, and all kinds Of re-
paiTinr done at short nolice, and n the best man
ner, and warranted.
S,aunlon, Nov. S, ls5l.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
TO CONTRACTORS,

GEALED proposals will be received BY T. T.
- Nauck, President Of the Company, at Con
rad's Store. or the Undersigned in Winchester
until thu 18th day of Dsceu5et next for the grad
uation, metalng and masonry on that portion Of
the r ,okingham Turnpike Rad extending from
Stanardsvllie, Greene county, across 'he Blue
Ridge. to near Andrew Cofnan's, distance OF
about Ia miles. The work will be divided into 4
ar sections, and contractors will be required to bid
on. each separately. Specifications. Sc. OF The
work will be shown by application, w the ffes-
iaentof the Company, or the undersigned on OF
after the 9TH day Of December.
Il is desirable that persons wishing to CONTRACT
,hould view the ground as soon possible, aud be-
fore ihe snow should cIver the mountains
The Company reserve the right to accept or re-
fuse any 1ds that may he made.
The letting will l,ke place at S'anardsvlIle on
the 18th day Of DaceRber next. and contractors
will be required to he present on that day
BY order Of the Bnari.
WASHINGTON BLYTHE,
Dec 3-St Eng. Of Z. L. c.
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JE VEL r P.
A. NJ. SIMPSON,

THANKFUL for the liberal patronage hests0s
i ed upon him, respectfully informs. N
his friends and the public,
ans that he has just received from
the North an elegant supply -
Of Material for the manufacture Of
Boots, Shoes, &C.,
which he will make to order in most fashioassss
style and in workmanlike manner.
In addition TO the work manufactured In his on
shop, he has opened new and hsndsons tars18
of Boots and Shoes, viz:
Jenny Lind Morocco Wells.
Kid Buskins,
," g Slippers,
Enameled Bloomers,
Misses Enamelled Lace BloomsH,
Jenny Lipds,
Silk Welt Caters,
Cold do. do.
Broad Morocco Ties,
Calf Heel Lace Boots,
Pegged Kid Ties, #
Pegged Calf do,
Heel Laced Polkas,
Lasting Welt Caters.
Misses Kid and Half Welt Monwes.
Bows do. d.. lined and bosa&
Thick Brsgans,
Metallic Overshoeo,
Buskins,
Caters,
Misses Metallic Buskins,
Caters,
Chidrens Kip and half welt Boo,s,..
Mems Thick do, do.
He has alsD received lot Of elegant Matsh1
on, Of which TO manufacture Ladies Caters, yissS
Satin Ffancais,
Rack English Lastings,
Colored Italian Cloth,
Fine English and American Kid,
French Morocco and Seal Skin,
French Calf Skin for Genll mens Bonts, ks.
&c.--,o which he respectfully invites the asssatisa
Of the public generally.
Slauntoa, Oct. Is, 1851.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

rNlIE firm Of Jones g. White having been Dis
Il solved, the undersigned avaiIs himself Of shii
occasion to announce to the public, that the net-
camille business will be carried on in future BY him.
self, in the store room occupied by Jones & Wkiie
Entertaining the lveIiest sense ofgraIitude 70 the
public for the liberal patronage bestowed On tho
firm Of Jones & White, he returns his sihceri
thanks. and INDUCES the hope that BY unremi.iing
attention TO business and desire to please,o mef-
it continuance Of The favor Of his friends lind tha
public. nj. B. WHITE.
Stauntoa, Nov. I9, 1851.
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HEAD QUARTERS,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
M. B WHITES CHEAP STORE.

THE undersigned bess leave to inform the La
Il dies that he has the best assortment OF La
dies Dress Goods ever brought to this mar
ke,. Also, very superior assortment OF Cloths
Cassimercs and Veslings, ofal qualities Tor Ten
.lemen's wear. Also,
Oueensware, Halls and Gaps, Boots and Shoes
Nails, Glass, and Groceries,
offs very superior quality, 1.-THE lowest cash price
A call will cost you nothing. He shall be GLAD
to have you come and examine his Goods .heil
quality and their price. His inuGr'H6le rule Ii
quick sales, small profits, prompt payments. -.
By low prices, and by fair, dealing, he hopes 'e
merit share OF the, custom Of the pubic;
Be sure to call on NJ. B. White, at the sign o.
the steps Of Jones s. White. NJ. Is. WHITE.
Stanton, Nov. s., 1851. ~.
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Drugs, Medicines, 10.

1NHos. P. EsKRIDGE. Apoths.
cary and Druggist, Dealer In
Paints, Oils, Dyes, Window Glass &c, 49,
has just received large and well &C.
lected stock, embracing in part the fol-
Iowing:
Lewis White Lead ground In oil Window C,ss.
o. all sizes; Best Nader; Superior Indigo !:
Ext. LogwoOd; Sup. Car. Soda Sal. ssss |;
Refined Borax; Blue Mass Eng. Calomel J
Best Opium No Castor on; Refined Csn-
phor; Sweet Oil; PesJ Starch; Sup. Quinius;
Sulph. MorPhis : Essential s. On Spices ofsvssy
tep, medicines and Fancy articles, oil Of whieh
he viii sell at the lo,cesi cash prices;
Oct. q, 1851. 1877 = n
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

YoOB'P COWAN Inns just received variety
M Of handsomely bound Buoks, suitable oI
Christmas and New Year preSents-coo'lSting oil
ANIMALS. Poems and other illustrated works, tine
Bibles. Prayer Books m Hymn-Books. ALSO
all assortmentof Fancy Articles.
MUSIC BOOKS.
r. C. has for sale the following Music Books
Carmina Sacra; New Carmiua Slc'a; 'sion ~
eademy; Harmonic Sacra, by InS Flnt. and jones
Southern Harmony; southern Church Melod!'t
The Sacred MelOGeon; and The Christian Minis
trel
Pictorial Brother JI1.i5S, IIlrpor', VI agazlne
FIR December.
A arra assortment oF Alnmn;s CIR l31@.
BLANK BOOKS The l,rres! asi1rtrnH1t
ever offered for sale in this place among whIca
are many nav prtern1
Nermilhe NI,es, Bank Cha5ls all Beads
Dec. 8. 1851.
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SALE OF Personal PROPERTY,
Hiring Of Servants.

A s executor Of John S. Black decd, am dI-
IN rected To sell all the farming stock. tools
grain Sc, now on the plantation. c'nsIStiaI 81 IKE
variety usually found on we'll furnished estates,
The sale will TAKE place on The premises on Sat
urlay the 2)rh Of December 1851.
Terms. $40 and under clsh-rver 3lp SIX months
credit upon giving boad and security.
Il am als) directed tn hire for the year the ser
wants Of the estate. mt twenty five IN number
and will receive private application Tor them
If there are any claims ont standing against '"'
estate they will be reported at once 10 Commr lien
dren. Those Indebted are nutiied that am reqVr
ea by the court 10 close the estate aud that Onge
indulgence is impossible.
SHELTON s. ABNEY, Ex'or.
Dec. 8, lSjl.-V. & VI. copy tbs.
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RECORD OF DEATRS.

DlED in Mddlcbrook. on Monday morning, NOV,
Och Men, ANx, daughter of john and Catherine
ATgebrisht, aged years and 29 days ~.
DIED, in this county, on Thursday @orn1g NI lanes
her the 27h at the residence Of her father r
LESLEY, Miss MAssAasr D LEssLEF' as'u -
7 months and q days.
DIrD ~ the residence ofhis brother-in' law Capt
vaD,on aarrer, in this county, Mr.. JoHN CAtHoCS;L
He retired 10 rest as usual on Monday nisns Inc Isl
:, - Tx,s found dead in his bed next morning
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TO CONTRACTORS,
VIRGINIA CeaSral Rail Road.

SEALED Proposals Will he received at the I'm
- pinser's Office Of the Virginia Central Rail
Rosd. at S,anaton, on the lSih Of December 1851
for ,hs Grading. Masonry, Sc. Of that PARTON oil
the line extending from S.auntnn TO Panther'' Gap
a distance of thirty five miles. Orawings and
specifications of the route may Ia seen ION tue
I5h To the 18Th Of December, inclusive. The
ses, of references viii he required Contractors are
REQUIRED 10 state work they are engaged upon and
when it will b. Completed The Directors reserve
the right to accept or reject proposals "a they con
slider the interests Of Of the Cunpany require, The
pames in full Of all the parties must Oe gwen IN
the prupnsal.
nv order of the Presiden. and Directors;
Signed. l. COLOhN hUuU,'f'''
Dsc 2 1881 --,dl. Chief Eng'r