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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
A CARD.
JAS. H. LLIS0N,
Practical Surveyor and Notary Public.

4 HEREBY announce that hold myself in read
mess to transact any business intrusted to me, las
a Surveyor or Notary Public. -
My surveys and divisions of land, when appoint.
ed commissioner, are valid and legal, and shall
be strictly correct. Having educated myself ex-
for life, the public can Judge to the will
be likely to pursue. My fees shall be moderate,
and as charge no mileage, persons at distance
will fare as we'll by whiting to me, as if they con-
fered in person, or were of my own yicinage. AL
though have been surveying in the upper end Of
our county for five years, am not much known
in the lower end. | would not decline an acquaht-
ance. can generally be seen at odf monthly
courts.
/ can further accommodate the people by draft
ing aud certifying the acknowledgement of deeds,
the assignment of Bounty land claims. &c. SC.
Address Middlebrook, Augusta County Virginia.
JAS. II. CALLISON.
limo on 1870 9ta
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07

'g,HE subscriber having purchased the right to
q erect Broyle's Patient Water Telegraph in
the counties of Augusta ,Rockbrdge, Botetourt Ro-
anoke, Allegheny, Bath, Highland and Pcndleton,
is ready to dispose of rights to either of the above
Counties or single rights to individuals for their
own use
This exceedingly simple and cheap invention
cannot be recommended too highly TO the public
for its great labor saving in conveying water from
spfines to farm houses. 1t needs to be but known
to secure its universal use in all situations to which
1t is adapted. Persons who have them in use would
not abandon them for treble the cost.
A line of 100 yards wire will cost about SIS, all
the materials for Which with directions and right
t, use can be had of G. E. Price, Hardware
Merchant Staunton, OF of the subscriber in Colcy
Town. SAMUEL PARENT,
June 50, lS52-2met s. 4meot.*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY
WAVID s. HEAR. - 1

is now receiving from Philadelphia ana' psi0-
i more, the largest and best selected stock o.
.JcWeIry, -;
ever brought to this market, consisting in pest OF
Extra fine Gold and Silver Watches, from "a,
s. to 500; fine Marble and other Clocks, 49,
Fob and Vest Chains, Ladies and Gents Breast
Pins, Finger Ring, Gold and Silver Pencil Cases,
Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold and Silver Thin
bles, Fot Monies, Silver Table and Tea Spoons,
Plated do; do, fine GSld Pens, Girond6les, Cas-
tors, Fruit Baskets, Flutes, Spy Glasses, Pen and
Pocket Knives, Reyolvers, Pistols, Rifles, Shot
Guns, Card. Cases, Extra Percussion Gaps, Cuff
Pins, Butter Knives, Silver Ladies', and llothei
articles keptm the best Jewelry Stores:
no. Wateltes; Clocks and all kinds Of repairing
done 1t ghoft tutce, aid in the best manner, and
warranted. .,,..oj!. :, ,7,i,s,.. e.. J
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY
StaunaOn, Va.

s,IIE year of this Institution just closed hasbeen
one Of remarkable success. and an increased
corpse of teachers and the addition of valuable IL
illustrative apparatus, it is hoped will render the
next wear still more successful.
The duties of the Seminary viii be resumed on
Monday. August 10th, and the year will terminate
the m,ddle of June following, Pupils should be
here on the previous Saturday, in order that all
judgements being made, punctdal commence
melt my be had for their benefit and our mutual
comfort.
For circulars aud full Information Apply to
VIM. b. BROWNE, Principal.
Staunton, July 7, lS52.-tl5A.-Vind. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
FRESH SUPPLY
OF
s u Nj M Err GOODS.

wv P. HOLLAND, & Co., have Just eeceiv-
W. ed from Baltimore an additional supply Of
Summer Goods, consisting in part of Lawns, Ba-
rage Delanes, Ginghams, Poplens Sc, for ladies'
dresses (some beautiful patterns) handsome lot of
fancy Cassimeres, Vestings and Cloths, and other
goods for gentlemen's wear. They invite an early
call and promise bargains as the season is advanc
ing
All kinds Of country produce taken in exchange
for goods, at the highest market prices.
Middebfook, June %. 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
A TEACHER WANTED.

THE Trustees Of Little Levels Academy are de-
l. s;rous ofprocuring the services ola gentleman
or gentleman and lady, who will take charge OF
their Academy in the course ola few months
There has been good school sustained in this A
cademy for ten years, and the prospects warrent us
in saying that such may be the case for years to
come.
Applicants must produce testimonials of good
moral character and also of competent knowledge
of Latin, Greek, Mathematics, Philosophy, sc.
Address (post paidD either of the Undersigned at
Mill Point, Pocahontas county, Va.
PAUL MCNEIL, ).
MATHEW WALLACE. Com.
NJ d. DUNLAP.
Julv 7 1S52-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
N Office.

WE are now running daily line ofStages from
w Staunton to the Natural Bridge.
Leave Staunton at 81 A. M. and arrive at the
Bridge by 81 P. NJ, the same days-givinp full
time to see the Bridge before returning.
Leave the Bridge at day light the nextmorning
and arrive at Stauntca to dinner, in time to con-
meet with the Stages ior Charlottesville and Rich
mond or for Winchester and Baltimore.
Fare from Staunton to the Natural Bridge SO SO.
To those wishing to visit the Bridge and return,
we will give ticket up and back for IS CO..
VIM. P. PARISH SEQ.
Staunton, June 80, lS52-V. s. NE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
New Books.

rU,HE farmers Practical Farrior, by Mason ;
The Daltons, by Lever; Joar; Tristram
Shandy; Chambers Pocket Miscellany: another
supply Of The Lectures on the Evidences ofChris-
tianiity, delivered at the University of Virginia
McCheyne's Sermons; Putnam's Semi Monthly
Library parts s & 8; The Waverly Novels, a new
edition The importance of Family Religion with
selection of Prayers and Hymns adapted to Fam.
lily worship, and tables for the regular reading Of
the scriptures, by Rev. S. G. Winchester; The
Christian Minstrel; The Mexican Wan and its
Heroes fine Pocket Bibles and Prayer Books.
ROD'T. CONAN.
Staunton. June 9. 1852
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Augusta White Sulphur Springs.

V>AE Subscriber, thanking the public for the
liberal patronage during the last Summer, an
nounces that he is ready to receive company for the
present season at the watering place generally
known as
.sT,RIBLLNG'S SPRINGS.
He deems it unnecessary to say anything of the
valuable qualities of the water, which were sufi-
GENTLY tested and proved while in the hands of
its former proprietor, or of the beauty and health
fulnoss of its situation, at the base of the North
Mountain, Is miles Northwest of Staunton and
about 20 miles of Harrisonburg, on the turnpike
road Lending ftom the latter place to the Warns
Springs AS an additional ihducement, he would
state that Spring as strongly impregnated with
ALUM, as the celebrated Alum Springs in Rock
bridge has recently been discovered within hun
bred and fifty yards Of the Hotel.
Every exertion will be made to give satisfaction
to all who may apply for accommodation, and the
terms will be liberal.
BAILEY SHUMATE.
June 80, 1852.
0g- Virginia Advocate, and Semi-Weekly Rich
mond Wing, copy..4t. and forward account to this
office for collection. 80,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
14S Acres;
EAGLE FOUNDRY.

THE subscriber having removed to the large
L Foundry, just erected by him and fitted Out
with machinery of the latest and most approved
style, is, in addition to the manufacture of Tobac
co Flatterng Mills, prepared to receive orders fol
Stationary Steam Engines, Saw and Grist Mills
Agricultural Machines, Tobacco Presses of every
description, and all kinds of Iron and Brass castings
He pledges himself to execute faithfully, and with
despatch, all work entrusted to him, and respect.
fully solicts call from his friends and the pub
lie generally. a..4
The highest cash prices paid for old cast iron
brass and copper. PHILIP RAHM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07

lust received an entire new assortment. direct
- from New York, per Steamer Roanoke and
Central Rail Road, the following Goods for Ladies'
dresses
pieces Hoyles Barage D'Lains;
10 Swanson's Paris do;
6 i" Rich Colors, assorted, all of which
will be sold very low, and the Ladies are respect
fully invited to call and examine these Goods.
WHITE s. co.
Staunton, June 6, 1s52-M. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Take Notice!

'sNHE subscribers having positively determined
to remove from StasatoR, call upon those in
debted tn them to come forward and settle up al
once. Those who want to buy goods at prime cost
must call at once as we expect to leave in few
days. No backing out this time. We will sell
the lot of goods for less than cost.
FRANK & co.
Staunton, July 7, lS52.-2t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
REMOVAL.

NOR the present, | have removed NY STOCK
Il OF GOODS one door west OF the old corner
On Court House Street, where snail sell all my
DRY GOODS
at prime cost, for cash. rendering my thanks for
past favors, earnestly solicit from my friends a
call to get bargains.
JOHN BRANDEBURG.
Staunton, June 80. 1888 .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Commissioners Sale of Land.

IpY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court for
LIB Augusta County, in the case of Rays admin
istrator Us Grove and ais, will sell at public auc
ton on the premises on Saturday, the 18th day Of
august 1852, tract or parcel ofland containing
go ACRES,
adjoining the lands of David link and others in
Augusta County.
TERMS OF SALE-So much in cash as will
nav cost of suit and sale. and the residue in six.
twelve and eighteen months--bonds and security
required and the title retained as ultimate security.
JAMES HENRY,
Juno 80. 1S52.-5t.@ CONNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
PUBLIC SALE,

IN obedience to decree of the Circuit Court o,
Il Pocahon,as County, pronounced on the 9th day
of Nav 1852, in the cause of Paul McNeel and
VIM Guthrie administrator of Geo. E. Craig decd,
Plhs as the heirs at law of said Geo. Il. Craig
decd. and others defendants, | will on the l2th
day of August neat on the premises proceed to
sell all the lands in the bill and proceedings men
toned consisting of several tracts Of land lying on
both sides of Maps creek near Huitofsville, on
which was erected few years ago a good and
substantial
FIGURING Will
with one pair of burs and fixtures complete tor man
uacturng flour, one pair of choppers and an excel
lent corn crusher substantially fixed together, with
a Saw MILL and CARDrNG MACHINE and Millers
house. with a few acres of cleared land; the BAL
lance of land is in timber, a large portion of which
is of prime quality for saving and building purpos-
es. Als1 some valuable lots in the town of Hun
tersville with some improvements dwelling
house. grauary aud stabling,, This property will
be sold on credit of |, 2 and years BY the''pur-
chaser giving oond with approved security, and
lien retained on the property until the purchase
money is paid.
Alsl at the same time will be sold THREE SLAVES
at Huntcrsville in front of J. E. Carpenters Tav-
ern door, for cash, aud sold under the same decree
rs above cited.
PAUL MCNEIL, CONNER.
July 7, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
Home and Northern Manufacture.
A, M. SIMPSON,

RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
AZ public, that he has just received from the
North an elegant supply Of material for the.,,
manufacture Of Doors, SHOES, &C..
which he will make to order in q most fash-' -
ionable style, and in workmanlke manner.
In addition to the work manufactured in his own
shop, he has new and hardsgme variety Of Boots
and Shoes, made a. the North ,t,;is:
Jenny Linds, do, do, Kid Buskins, do, do, Slip
pefs, Enafnelled Boomers, Misses Enamelled
Lace Boomers, DO, do, Jenny Linds, Colored
Caters, Broad Morocco Ties, Calf Heel Lace
Boots, Peggsd Kid Ties. Pegged Calfao., Heel
Lace Poikas, Lasting Welt Caters Also,
A Variety Of Children's shoes. Cdlters, &c.
Ladies' White kid Shoes fof Weddings, and
Gentfemen's Fancy Slippers made to order
.Herespectfully invites the attention Of the pub
lic:generally. >;
;sStauntsR, May &c; 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
e. G. EVERETT,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

STAUNTUN, VA,
w perior Courts of Augusta, Rockingham and
Rockbridge. Between the hours Of 8 A. M: and
4 P. NJ. he may be fonad at his Office, on Angus
ia ST., two doors South of Mr. VIM. G. Sterrett's
Store, and at all other hours, at his residence, on
Christians Creek, Augusta Go. -,
June l6. l852.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.
The subscriber having purchased of Mr.. Pier
pont the right ofmnnuiacturing his celebrated Seed
Separator and Straw Carrier, invites all who are
in want to call and examine this cheap and simple
Machine before purchasing elsewhere.
PHILIP RAHM.
Cary, between Pearl and 9Th SITS.
Richmond, June l6, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
New Books.

HARPER'S Magazine for July; The Princeton
a Pulpit Mechanics for Millwrights, Machin-
lists. Engineers, &C., by Frederick Overman; Pen
1u;nillo. by James Up the Rhine. Hoods best
Sinus Life of Marion ;-Smms' Life Of Greene;
Simms' Life of Capt. John Smith &C.. &c.
ROB'T COWAN.
r. c., has ais, just received Mathematical In
struments, and Thermometers.
Staunton, July 7, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Chas. III. SauDe.

Would respectfully inform the public that he
w still attends to his Barber's Shop.n the Vir-
ginia Hotel Building. CHIPPING ,Leeching & Bleed
ing, promptly attended to. A supply of Leeches
just received.
A young gentleman has been egaged to take
charge of his Confectionery Store in the Old Bell
Tavern.
Staunton, June 90, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
MUSIC.

ny If PPRsBYrERIAN PsALMoDIsr, a collection
Il of tunes adapted to the Psalms and Hymns o.
the Presbyterian Church in the United States
litnd by Thomas Hastings-ptice Is cents. Just
T e lived and for sale by ,,, o,,.
Staunton. July 7, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Doniestic Cofton Goods.

+ BALES Sheetings and Shirtings Brown and
y Bleached Drillngs Blcached Sheeting, 10.
and l2.; Bleached Shirtings, ] and "A Pants
Stuff, all prices 1000 lbs. best Cotton Yarn Bed
spreads; Table Cloths; Apron Checks; Tickings,
&c., sc. WHITE & CO.
Staunton, May 10, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
SHOES AND BOOTS.

% CASES embracing all the sorts in use AND
~ selling off very low. : =
y 80. .et g WHITE s co.
Staunton. May IL, 1852. ;Hl-r- ,.il
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07

The Southern Manufao turers Bank,
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
YlFIE Notes of this institution are redeemable at
L Washington, Richmond, Va, Baltimore and
New York, in 'Vuginia Bank Notes.
c. w. PURCELL, President.
Washington, D. c., May 10, le52.-3m.*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

TNHERE will be sold on Tuesday The 10th of
Il Htty neat at the late residence of Elias Stras-
burg. decd. about one mile from Hebron Church,
all the
PROP ERTiY
of the said Strasburg, to wit: head of Work
Horses, | new two horse Wagon and Harness,
Buggy, Beadsteads and Bedding, Bureau, 2
Safes, eight day Clock Chest, 2 Tables, | set
of Chairs, together with all kinds of other House
hold and Kitchen Furniture too tedious to men
ton.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. A reasonable
credit will be given.
MICHAEL YESSLER, Adm.
June so, lS52-tdsa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Grain Cradles and scythes.

Gra1n CradIes and Scyt1eS.
7 AM just receiving lot of those Superior light
L Grain Cralles, which have met with univer.
sal approval during the two last seasons in this
County.
Those in want will do we'll to call early.
GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton, May &c, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Scythes +! SCytIles

rHO THE LADIES-Dress Goods of almost
L every variety, some beautiful patterns of Silks,
Berages, Poplins, &c., also Dress Trimmings Of
the latest styles, Fine Linen Cambria Handker-
chiefs, Collars Sleeves and Cuffs of an extra quail
ity to be had cheapat T.. G. BURWELL'S.
Staunton, April %, 1852. ... .tr<e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
VALUABLE LAND
FOR SALE.

TlHE subscriber offers for sale, privately, the
l. tract land on which he now resides, lying on
both sides of the main Valley Road leading from
Amsterdam to Buchanan, in Botetourt County
This tract contains
145 Acres;
The land is Of good quality and we'll adapted to
the growth of Wheat, Corn, Oats and Grass
The Improvements upon the place consist of good
er out houses. Persons wishing to & !!nl
purchase small farm, will find few a iiiH
of the same size, superior to this now ga
offered for sale, in the county. Another farm ad-
joining this is also for sale, and any person wishing
to get large farm can purchase both for reason
able price. There is good water and sufficiency
oftimber on both places.
The two together would make about $50 acres.
The terms will be made known on application to
the subscriber. ISAAC KESLER.
June %, l852.-4t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE

yTNHE subscribers would respectfully inform the
4 public that they are now prepared Cat the
room formerly occupied by Mr. G. H. Ball as a
Confectionery Establishment to manufacture and
n4sa sell BOOTS AND SHOES of ev- rss,
Y#S cry description, made in the neatest Pm
Nstye and ofthe best materials. -
They have also on hand large and well select
ed stock of Northern work which they will sell
very low.
They would particularly call the attention of
the public to their own work, as they have pre-
cured from the North large supply of the best
%s receive h na' y ss p ss"ss to D''
H. & J. FAUST,
Opposite the Spectator Office, Main street.
Staunton, June 80, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
To the MiddlebrOOk & Browns
burg Turnpike Go.

OWING to circumstances TINT have lately tax
~ en- place. feel it to be duty owe myself,
u resigR my office as President of the Company
and hereby tender this, my resignation, to take
effect the LIST day of July next.
A. PATTERSON.
June 80, 1888.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
LAST NOTICE,
Law Notice.

HUGH w. SHEFFEY has removed to the
H Office formerly occupied by VIM. Kinney,
Esq. He will continue to practice in the various
Courts held in Augusta and in the Court of Ap-
peals. = -. :: -
Staunton, June 80, l852--3t.*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
James River Cement.

THIS celebrated CEMENT can be obtained
Il from Blair s. Hoge, at Scottsville, or from the
Mandatory at Balcony Falls, by application to
C. I'll. LOCHER.
July 7, iS52.-2m, H..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Cheap Goods

RLTSTERTNG LINAMENT FOR HORSES
- A valuable. remedy for Sweeney, Poll Evil,
Fistula, Ring Bone, SPAWN, &c., &C., carefully
prepared at A.. T.. LAIRD & cos.
Staunton, Nav 10, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Fly DESTROYER.

Fly Destroyer.
~ &M. HIRSH at the Post Office Corner have
u. on hand large supply of the article prepar-
Musquetoes, &C., which they will sell in boxes at
IS and 81 IL cents each. v
Staunton, June 20, ls52.-y. NJ. II. :.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Dress Goods at Cost.

4 VARIETY of handsome plain and hgure'
IN dress Silks, Berage de Lains, Persian Cio'ns
and printed Lawns all Of which will be sold 10
cash at cost to close.
r. G. BICKLE.
Slarnton, July 7. lS52.-3t:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07

SHEEP .SiEARS.-Just received a lorof En-
- glish, German and American for sale low by
-, -. saGEo-.sE PRICE.
Staunton, My ~ ls9so:5::. :. ~ 3
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
Dress Goods--By Express.

Staunton, June 9, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-07
WATER TELEGRAPH.

June 50, 1925
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-08-05
Life i'm the South:

BEAUTIFULLY Illustrated companion
I'D to" Uncle Toms Cabin" 4. b. PETER
SON, No. 9S Chestnut-st., Philadelphia.
publishes, this day, a book of
SOUTHERN LIFE,
With the above title, and MAGNIFIcIENrLY
ILLUSTRATED with FOURTEEN LARGE En-
CRAVINGS by the celebratnd, DARLEY. II
is with no little pride and qualification to
the publisher that he is enabled at this
opportune moment to lay before the reading
public one Of the most graphic absorbingly
interesting aud truthful pictures of South
ern Life that has ever yet been written; and
il may well rank alongside Of "UNcLE
TOMS CABIN" and be it companion for
il. The author has ever lived samid the
scenes he has so elegantly sketched, and
thus been enabled to present n most truth
full picture of "LrFE AMONG The LowLY"
-UNcLE Tom In Hrs CABIN, and Tom The
WILD FueITIvr.
WrLp BILL, The FUGIrIvE SLAVE, in the
frenzy of fear at his arrest exclaims; -
Young man, my hands are rough and
hard but there is no smell Of innocent blood
upon them! My skin is dark and ugly, but
my soul is whittier than the whitest Judge
who sits upon the Bench What have |
done' What is my crime that must be
an outcast and an outlaw, hunted from
swamp to swamp, with a whole nation for
my enemies, and not a human soul TO speak
to me in the languages Of friendshipr'
From the earliest times, there have been
in Eastern Carolina remarkable runaway