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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
For the Office Of Constable.
FIRST DISTRICT.

FIRST DISTRICT.
We are authorized TO announce THOMAS MAR
SHALL, as candidate for tn, Office of Constable, in
the First District.
We are authorized to announce MAGNUS W
CRAWFORD, as a candidate for the office of Consa-
BILE, in the First District.
We are authorized TO announce JACOB T. PAR.
RENT candidate for the office Of Const table for the
First District.
SECOND DISTRICT.
We areauthorized TO announce MOO REMAIN B.
WHITE, as a candidate for Constable for the Second
District, under the new Constitution.
We are authorized to ann ounce SAMUEL E.
CLARKE, as candidate for the office Of Constable in
the Second District.
wAYNEsBoRoUGH DISTRICT.
We are authorized to announce VIM. CHAPMAN,
as candidate for the Office of Constable, under the
new Constitution.
We are authorized to announce BENZ. F. WEAD,
us candidate for the office Of Constable, for the
Waynesborough District
o. We are authorized to announce CASPER
KOlNER, Js., candidate for the office of Consta-
bic OF the Waynesborough District
We are authorized to announce JOHN b. SMITH,
candidate for the Office ofConsable in the Waynes.
boro' District.
cHURcHvILLE DISTRICT.
We are authorized to announce DAVID TEAFORD,
candidate for the Office OF Constable for the West
View and Churchyllc District under the new Consti-
tuition.
We authorized TO announce DANIEL FALL as
candidate for the Office of Constable for the Churchve
and West View District under the new Constitution.
MT. soLoN DISTRICT.
We are authorized TO announce ELISHA II CURRY
candidate for The Office Of Constable under the New
Constitution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12

HORSES, their varieties, Breeding and man.
IL agemcnt in health and disease, price 25 cents.
The Hive and the Honey-Bee, with an account OF
the diseases of Bees and their remedies, IS cents.
Domestic Fowl and Ornamental Poultry, their Nat
ural History, origin and treatment in health and
disease, IS cents The American Rose Culturist,
IS cents; No 6 of Putnam's Semi-Monthly Ii
brary I; A Story without name. by G: 7. r.
James; Bleak House, by Dickens; Lossing's Field
Book of the Revolution; London Labor and the
London Poor, by Mayhem; Christianity from God i.
by the Rev. John Cumming, ID. d.; Alexander's
Practical Sermons; Ninevah and its Remains, by
Layard, cheap edition; Saxe's Poems. new edi-
ton, with additions; The Fruit Flower Il Kitchen
Garden, by Patrick Neill; Family of Bethany |;
White on true Happiness; The Book that will
suit you; Madeline, by Julia Kavanagh; Home
is Home; A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys, by
Nathaniel Hawthorne Scenes Of the Civil War
in Hungary; The Hog its origin and varieties &
treatment under disease. IS for sale by Z
la ROBERT COWAN.
Staunton, April 90. 1852 -df
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T1F- ST1TNT0N SPECTATOR AND GENER ALL DVERT1SER.
Lands i'm Rockbrfdge for Sale.

ON the 10th day Of June next, the undersigned
" will sell at public auction, at Bath Furnace,
in the Pes ures of Rockbridge County, a valuable
TRACT OF LAND, lying on the Big Calf Pas
ture River in the Pasture of Rockbridge, adjoining
aeasa. Bath Forge and Furnace, and known as
sSStA the elite Land" 1t contains about
2E$ 800 ACRES,
.4ses, about one-half of which is fine river bot
tom. The Tract is rich and productive; has a
fine Spring upon it, and ordinary Improvements
The Central Railroad as projected will pass near it..
TERMS.-One-third in cash, or at six months
credit with interest from day of sale, and the res
idue at one and two years from day of sale, with
interest from date-the purchaser executing bonds
with good security. Should the purchaser desire
an extension of time upon at least onehalf Of the
purchase money, it can be had upon the payment
of interest. The sale will be with general war
ranty of title. WILLIAM WEAVER,
SAM'L F. JORDAN,
May 5, 1852. w. w. DAVIS.
At the same time and place, will also be sold at
public auction, on accommodating terms, several
Tracts adjoining the Bath Forge Lands, to wit
the CohcnhOur tract, containing about 2l5 Acres ;
the Chambers tract, $50 Acres; the Skeen tract,
$40 Acres the Temple tract, 200 Acres and the
Lair tract about 100 Acres. 'F
o. Terms made known on the day of Sale.
r. % SAM'L. F. JORDAN,
May S, 1852. w. w. DAVIS.
AT the same time and place, will also be sold at
public auction on most accommodating terms, sew
eral TRACTS OF LAND, belonging TO the
Bath Forge property, and amongst them valua-
bic Farm called the 'G.4Y F.4R.M'' between
Bath Forge and Furnace, on the Big Calf Pasture
River, containing upwards of 700 ACRES, about
200 of which are River Bottom, with fine TAN
YARD upon it.
WILLIAM WEAVER.
@-Plats and surveys of the foregoing lands, will
be exhibited in relation to all of which address
the parties or their agent
81. j. d. DAVIDSON.
May 5, ls52-tds. q = 49, Lexington, Va.
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SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.

WILL be sold on Monday the Slst day of May,
w at the residence of the late Rev. JOS. d. Ty-
Ter, the elegant and well kept
RNINURE,
belonging to the Institution for the Deafand Dumb
and the Blind, which was in his possession at the
time of his death. 1t comprises in part, very SUI
peror Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase, do
Sideboard with Marble top, pair of Mahogany
Dining Tables, pr. do. Card Tables, | Mahog-
any spring seat Sofa do FrenchBedstead, 2 do
Bureaux with Glass and Marble top, do. spring
seat Rocking Chair, set of Maple cane-seat@
Chairs, | large hair Mattrass, 2 Mahogany IT&
Work Stands, pair Brass Andirons. Fend- -
ers, Shoyes and longs, some Cut Glass, | Tea
set of French Porcelain, witha variety of other
Household and Kitchen Furniture.
TERMS-Suns Five Dollars and under,
cash. over s., six months credit, the purchaser Civ
ing his note with approved security.
By order of the Board of Visitors,
j. c.. MERRILLAT, Principal.
Staunton May II, lS52.-tds.
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LAND FOR SALE.

TE,HE subscriber, desiring to move to the State
of Tennessee, offers for sale the very valua-
BILE TRACT OF LAND on which he resides,
situated in Amherst County on the waters of Har-
ris' Creek, about six and half miles from Lynch
burg-adjoining the landsof Messrs. Mclver, Wood
and PoindeXter. ~
The Tract contains $50 ACRES, portion
of which is heavily timbered-the remainder in
excellent farming condition, being of fresh and pro-
ductive soil. and well laid off and enclosed by
substantial Fencing. There are some highly i'm
proved LOTS. and fine ORCHARDS of Apples,
Peaches and Cherries, A considerable portion of
the Tract is fine MEADOW LAND, and the
whole Farm abounds in cool running branches and
nerer, failing Springs.
The buildings consist of a COMFORTABLE
DWELLING aud every necessary Clubhouse.
All. or any portion of the Crops, Stock, Uten-
sis, Furniture, &c., now upon the Land will be
sold along with it if desired
Those wishing to purchase, are requested to
make early application the subscriber desires to
complete his arrangement for moving as speedily
as possible Address, Lynchburg.
WIN. NJ. BOILING.
May IL. lS52-4t. 1t
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Ready N1ady Clothing, Roots,
Shoes and Hats.
Esopus Mill stones.


YNHE subscribers have been appointed agents in
Il this State, for the sale of the above celebrated
Mill Stones, and are prepared to furnish any size
from three up to five feet. Nothing need be said
in commentator of this article, it being so well
known and extensively used, by millers through
out the State it will speak for itself. They are
also agents for, and keep constantly on hand full
supplies of Ia
INDIA RUBBER BELTING of all sizes
admitted to be the best banding in use, STEAM
PACKING, fire engine and garden HOSE. They
will also furnish at short notice, Kumbels machine
stretched
LEATHER BANDING,
cemented, corner full or double rveted, as may be
directed, at manufacturers prices.
WILLIAMS s. BROTHER,
Corner Cary and Pearl streets,
May 5, 1S52-3t. Richmond, Va.
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&ALE OF LAND In
ROCKBRIDGE AND B0TETOURT.

10y virfue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
ID Rockbridge. pronounced on the I'D day Of
Anil. 1852. in cause therein pending between
Idbm r +. Preston, guardian of Susan 8 +: NC
bowel and Sally G. P. Mcdowell, guardian Of
ElizrSeth P. Mcdowell, Plaintiffs, and james
Mc)owell's representatives, Defendants, we shaii
proceed on the 7th day of June next, TO sen a,
mblic auction upon the premises TRACT W
LAND in Rockbridge, lying on the Junction y d.
lev Plank Road about nine miles below LeA'''s
ton, containing
500 or GOO ACRES,
the property Of the late Gov. Mcdowell, being Ills
norton of the CHERRY GROVE2 Estate
About half of this tract is cleared land, OF good
soil well set in qrass-we enclosed, and the resi-
due is heavily timbered. A never falling stream
furnishing abundant water power, runs through
fine land. This tract adjoins John Layman and
Others The sale will take place at the house and
barn thereof, about miles northwestern John
Layman's Tavern. .e.a.
And by virtue of the same decree, we shall pro-
coed on the 18TH day of June next, to sell at pup
lie auction, upon The premises, that valuable liacl
of land living on Catawba Creek, in Botetourt, late
the property of Gov. Mcdowell, deed, contain
ing about 3.
HOO ACRES,
and known as his "Catawba Estate" About 6OO
Acres are cleared lands-soil rich and productive
Southern exposure and level about 200 Acres are
rich bottom, and about 100 Acres are fine meadow
The residue heavily timbered, level and .apzzQ
q, fine SOIL There are two good
f7fHh DWELLINGS, with out iiiA
lllW houses on the place. The farm
is we'll watered-well enclosed-in first-rate con-
dition-wen set in grass and is one of the finest
stock farms in that country.
TERMS.-Bo tracts, will be sold for cash in
hand sufficient to pay the expenses of sales and
for the residue, on credits Of one, two and three
years in equal instalments, the purchaser execu-
ting bonds with good security, and the legal titles
retained until the purchase money is paid:
Being sold for partition amongst the heirs at law
of Gov. James Mcdowell, they..will be sold unlll-
numbered by Dover or other rights.
Plats and surveys will be exhibited on the day
of sale. Or Address the undersigned at Lexing-
ton, Va. JAMES MCDOWELL, com,rs
J. T. L..PRESTON,
May $, lS52.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
General Agency Office, otFtte Western Farm
efs, l[lLLlni Insurance COnlpGI1Q,
General Agent w. F.. M. Insurance Co
Agency ofthe Summit, Fort Plain, Trenton and
ashland Insurance Companies,

Agency Of The Summit, Fort Plain, Trenton and
ashland Insurance Companies,
WARREN, o., May Is, 1851.
Gentlemen: The advantages resulting from
the erection of good lightning rods, so apparent
that nothing need be said on that subject. Much
property is destroyed by lightning especially farm
property A small sum expended in erecting one
of Rayburn s. Bakers improved rods, would not
only protect the property, but BY reason of which,
underwriters would take the risk at lower pre-
MUM thereby saving the cost of construction in a
short time, in the single item of Insurance.
Very Truly, Yours,
JEFFERSON PALM.
To Messrs. Raybum s. Baker.
We have teams traversng all parts of the coun-
try with all the necessary apparatus for putting up
rods at once.
o. Orders left at the AMERICAN Hotel, WIN
chester; EAGLE HoTEL, Stanton, will be prompt
ly attended to. RAYBURN & BAKER.
May IL, 1S52.-2m.
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GOODMAN & co.

. o. 81
peg leave, respectfully, to inform their friends
IL and the citizens of this town and vicinity that
they have now on hand larger stock Of
'I SPRING AND SUMNER CLOTHING,
than ever before brought to the Valley of Virginia.
Their stock is now better assorted than it ever was
before, and the prices are so low, that no whole
sale store can sell on better terms than we are able
to do We do not call ourselves Wholesale Deal
ers, but we pledge ourselves that we will sell our
Clothing, which we manufacture ourselves, on as
good, if not better terms than any similar establish
ment in the State of Virginia. Our friends and
those in want of Clothing are respectfully invit-
ed to call and examine our large and beautiful
stock geasl GOODMAN s. co.
N. B.-Country Merchants will find it to their
interest to deal with us, as we will sell large
quantities of Clothing at Northern city prices
e.n atai5u .blf G. s. co.
Staunton, Nav 5, 1852 5j efi .ar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
For Sheriff of Augusta County.

me- We are authorized to announce DAVID GRIF-
FIFTH, ESQ.,, as a candidate for Sheriff. under the
Constitution.
Gy- We are authorized 10 announce JOHN NEW
TON, Esq, as Candidate for Sheriff, under the new
Constitution.
ny- We are authorized to announce JACOB BAY
LOR, Esq, as candidate for Sheriff, under the new
Constitution.
RSs- We are authorized TO announce LYTTELTON
WADDELL, ESD, as a Candidate for Sheriff, under
the New Constitution.
NJ We are authorized TO announce Col. MOSES II
McCUE, as a Candidate for Sheriff, Under the new
Constitution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
KEEP 1T BEFORE THF PEOPLE,
Sale of Personal Property.

yE1fIE undersigned. as Executor Of Capt. Isaac
n Gray, decd, viii offer for sale at public auc-
tion on Tuesday the 18th of Nay next, at the late
residence of the deceased, the personal property Of
which he died possessed, consisting of Horses,
Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Grain, Farming Utensils,
Household aud Kitchen Furniture,a Barouch, one
Threshing Machine and one Set of Blacksmit,,
Tools A credit of nine months will be given on
all sums over five dollars.
G5- All persons having claims against said Es-
tate, will please present them aud those indebted
will please come forward and make payment.
JAMES G. w. YOU'LL.
Staunton, April %, 1S52.-St.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
Valuable Property in Soottsville,
FOR SALE.

PEING unable to give the necessary persona
~ attention to the renting ofmy HOUSE AMI
LOT in Scottsville, am DESTROYS of selling the
same, and will receive proposals for the purchase
privately, between now and the last of May. Il
not privately sold, will expose it TO sale, public
y, before the door of the House, in Scotsville, on
S.qTURDAYTlHE 18TH OF yM4Y 1852,
to the highest bidder. Possession to be given on
the End day of June, 1852.
TERMS One-fourth of the purchase money in
hand, the balance in equal insalments of one, two
and three years. The deferred payments to be
secured by bond and lien retained Of the proper
ty.
This valuable property consists ola
STORE HOUSE AND LUMBER HOUSE,
occupied by Messrs. Tyler s. Davis, of large size
and in the most eligible part of the town for bust
ness. A Dwelling over the Store House, and a
large and commodious LOT, with perhaps other
buildings. To private proposers the terms will be
made very accommodating.
T1OS. j. NICHE.
o..
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TAILORING! TAILORING
r.. DOOLEY

RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
~ public, that he is now in receipt of his>aa
,,ring and Summer Fashions. "a
and is prepared to execute all work in his .M
line, promptly, in the best style and at moderate
prices.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore re.
ceved, he respectfully solicts continuance of the
same.
Stauntos, May 5, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
For Cireuit Court Clerk.

No We are authorized TO announce SHELTON s.
ABNEY, Esq, a Candidate for Clerk of the Circuit
Court under the New Constitution
b5- We are authorized to announce NICHOLAS c
KINNEY, Esq, Il candidate for Clerk Of the Circuit
Court, under the new Constitution.
0rs- We are authorized TO announce Capt. JOHN b
WATTS, as candidate for Clerk ofthe Circuit Court
under the new Constitution
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
$25 REWARD.

DANAWAY from the subscriber, near Mt
II Pleasant, Cabarrfs County, on the 18th inst
a a negro boy named
Mh b MORRIS. ~1
s~ Said boy is 81 years Of age, very
IN short built, about 5 feet 9 inches high,
W. very dark, with bold countenance.-
EA-rs He had on when lie left a copperas
shirt, and grey sack coat; strong pair of pegged
shoes and a wool hat. have mo doubt said boy
will aim for some free State, and that he will trav-
81 under an assumed name. He is a very smart
boy, and can write a tolerable hand.
will give the above reward for his apprehen
sion and delivery to me, or tor his confinement IN
any Jail SO that t get him again. Address
MOSES BARRIER,
IL Mt Comfort, Cabanus County, n. C..
April %, 1S52.-3t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
For County Court Clerk.

NrS- We are authorized 10 announce JEFFERSON
KINNEY, Esq, a candidate for Clerk of the Coun-
ty Court of Augusta, under the new Constitution.
Ar;- We are authorized to announce j. G. FULTON
Esq, as u candidate for Clerk of the County Court oil
Augusta, under the new Constitution.
rs. We are authorized TO announce JAMES F
PATTERSON, Esq, as candidate for Clerk of the
County Court of Augusta under the Constitution
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
Fancy Goods.

Sli.K Goods for dress, plain and fancy Silks,
~ Black and Colored, Pink and Blue Canton
Silks, Barage, Barage De Lains, Silk Grena-
dimes, Mus d'Laines, Watered Silks for Mantillas,
broad aud narrow Silk Laces, Checkered, Striped
and Dotted Muslins for dress, Linen Pocket
Hadkerchiefs from 6, cents to $500 each Ele-
giant Damask Table Covers from So to $500 each
&C., sc. WHITE s co.
Staunton, May IL, 1852.
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TOWN LOTS FOR SALE,

on Saturday the 10Th of May will sell at pub
" lie auction the
10 acre LOT -
OF Mr. VIM. Grove, lying on the Mort. side o.
the Parkersburg Turnpike between Mr.. S. F. Tay.
lor's lot and Thornrose Cemetary Previous to
the sale it will be surveyed and laid off into two
lots 10 persons in want either of building or pas
tuT re-, lots } this is favorable opportunity.
TERMS.-One half cash and the balance in
months with interest from sale-the title retain
ed TIL the purchase money is paid.
WIN. FRAZIER, Trustee.
May S, 1852
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@CG0c "
GEO. B. WRIGHT invites the attention Of
- his friends and the public, TO his large, beau
tifnl STOCK ofGOODS in R2
his line. purchased in New S1
York and Philadelphia. con- /MRSx.
sisting partly Of fine Gold and HA- I
Silver London and Geneva We SW&
Watches, Gold Fob, Vests s AK ssN5
Guard Chains, Seals and Keys, NJ 49, =
fine Brilliant. Pearl. Garnet and Jet Breast Pins,
Ear Rings, Finger Rings and Cuff Pins. Pencils.
l.ockels, Bracelets, Vest Hooks. Studs, Gold sr1
Silver Specks, large assortment, to suit all ages.
Gold and Silver Thimbles. fine Gold Pens and
Holders, Coral Necklaces and Armleis. Port Mon
les, Ivory Tablets, Card Cases, Pen Knives. Hlu-
sic Boxes, Chess men, Tooih Brushes and Their
mometers. so
ALSO
Silver Table, Desert Tea, Salt and Cream Spoons,
Sugar longs. Butter Knives, Ladies, Pickle
knives and Forks. Albata Spoons and Forks,
anda fine assortment of Clocks, ff''@ .it
r o. Sola Agent for Dixon's celebrated London
Watches.
or Watches and Jewelry repaired promptly g.
neatly and warranted. Old Gold and Silver iak-
en- in exchange. u sa3 !: af5s-1t',f sTsa
Remember the place sign Of the Golden Watch.
1o,r is'ias' GEO. B., WRIGHT.
Staunton, April 81, 1852. .s5is -
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Ii. r.. fVENlS,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
IA public that he has just received an excellent
stock of Fu
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,
which he will sell at short profits for CASH, or on
the usual time to punctual dealers He has also a
good stock of
Ready NIady Clothing, Roots,
Shoes and Hats.
of the latest style, which will be disposed of on
terms that cannot fail to please. He keeps con-
stantly on hand, an extensive supply of
COPPER, TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE,
of his own manufacture-ALso, every veriety Of
COOKING STOVES and BRASS KEITH ES,
which he offers for sale at very reduced prices
He returns his thanks to the public for the liberal
patronage heretofore extended to him, and hopes
by strict attention to business to merit its continu-
ance.
Stauntpn, May S, le52.-3t.
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Office of Winchester & Potomac Railroad Co.,
APRIL 81. 1852.

THE public are respectfully informed that no de-
Il lay either in travel or the transportation Of
tonnage viii occur this Road from the effects of
the late freshet or otherwise. The most prompt
arrangements have been made to meet the demands
OF the public j. GEO. HEST,
Principal .4geni Of he ". s. p. r, Co.
April Is, lS52-3t.
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Stock of Goods,

- by way of public auction, on the Thursday &
Friday, the 9th and 18th days of the present
month, my ~. Aaa
Stock of Goods, sd
which embraces almost every article kept in a
country store for sale, viz Dry Goods of almost
every description, Hardware. Queens ware, Shoes
and Boots, Hats, Caps, Drugs, Dye stuffs, Car
penters Tools, Books,
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Stoves, Clocks, sc. 1t would be useless to I'M
dertake toenumerate articles AS it would swell my
advertisement too much. All who want 10
to get bargains would do well to call Immediately
or even on until the day of sale, few hours even
might save for you more than you could elsewhere
in month. have determined to sell, and the
goods must 90 off and no mistake. This sale will
certainly take place on the days appointed unless
have sold out before that time by wholesale, and
ESQ, will will advise you publicly.
N. B. Any person wishing to purchase stock
of goods and first rate stand to sell goods in the
very fourishfhg village of Churchvi1le and in a
very densely populated neighborhood where there
is scarcely any need for a Sheriff or Constable,
would do themselves favor by calling on me and
purchasing my stock and stand. Ask the Sheriffs
and Constables of this neighborhood if an officer
would not become impoverished by depending OH
this neghborhood for support therefore any per
son wishing to do safe, steady business, should
call soon before this stand is taken up. III
w. H. BELL. !.
Nav 9Th 1870