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LARGE STOCK OF
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dyes, Chemicals,
Window Glass, all Sizes Fancy Ar.
ttIes, Tobacco, Cigars. WI

BENNETT & BEERS, Wholesale Druggists
- No. 1875, Main street, Richmond, Va, beg
leave TO Inform all who may be in want Of articles
in their line, that they have now on hand very
heavy stock ofeverything apperiaining to The Drug
trade, and as they are anxious 10 reduce The same,
will offer very great inducements, for cash, or on
the usual time to really punctuaI purchasers
Among others they offer
10 bSs and 500 dozen Castor Oil,
10 bbls Spts. Turpenline,
600 gallons Linseed Oil,
5000 lbs. White Lead, dry and in oil,
$50 gallons Copal Varnish,
500 boxes Window Glass, all sizes,
l29 packages Chewing Tobacco,
100000 Cigars, part very superior,
20 bbls fresh Burning Fluid, e
300 lbs. best Nader,
20 casks Sup. Carb Soda. aO
60 dozen Brandreth's Pills,
IL Townsend's Sarsaparillo,
80 " Shines & Rushton's Cod Liver OH
90 bbls Druggists Alcohol,
IS lbs Oil of Bitter Almonds,
100 dozen Hair Brushes, all kinds,
90 {" Bakers Premium Biiers,
SO =" Vermifuges, assorted,
90 " Ayers Cherry Pecloral.
Together with all the articles. popular Medicines
new Chemicals and preparations, Fancy Goods,
and an endless variety Of everything usually sold
in drug houses, which they can and will sell alas
low prices as they can be had in the Northern cit
les.
Country Merchants and the public are invited
to call and examine our stock and prices.
BENNETT & BEERS,
March, 10, 1852 Druggists.
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Popping the Question.

Here are few hints on 'popping the
questlon, which may be commended to
to the bashful and the hesitating as well as
TO the instruction of our lady readers.
II you call on the 'loved one" and OBJ
serve that she bushes when you approach,
give her hand gentle squeeze, and if she
returns 1t, all right. Get the parents out of
the room; sit down on the sofa beside "the
most adored of her SEX" and talk of the
'Joys of welded life." If she appears
pleased, rise, seem excited, and at once
ask her to say the important, the life or
death deciding, the suicide or happiness
settling question. If she pulls out her cam
brio, be sure you are accepted. Call her
"My darling Fanny" and 'my own dear
creature and this completes the scene
Ask her to name the happy day, and fan
cy yourself already in Paradise.
A good plan is, to call on the ''obiect of
your affection in the forenoon and propose
walk mamma consents in hope that you
will declare your intentions. Wander
through the green fields talk of love in
cottage, rsquted attachment, and rural fe-
licity. If q child happens to pass, of course
animate your fondness for the dear little
creature; this will be a splendid hit. If
the coast is clear, down you must fall on
your knee, right or left, for there is no rule
as to this, and swear never to rise till she
agrees to take you for better or for worse.
II, however, the grass is wet,and you have
white pantaloons on,or if your trowsers are
tightly made, of course you must pursue
another plan; say, vow, you will blow your
brains out, or swallow arsenic, or drown
yourself, if she won't say yes.
A young lady's tears, when accepting
YOU mean only, Il am too happy to speak
The dumb show of staring into each 9TH
"rs faces, squeezing fingers, and signing,
originated, we have reason to believe with
the ancient Romans. 1t is much prattised
nowadays, as saving breath, and being
much more lover-like than talking.
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AUGUSTA FARM FOR SALE"

T AM authorized by Mr., Simpson F. Taylor to
sell his farm lying within one miie of the town
Of Staunton. II contains between
800 AND 900 acres,
and has upon it a new and handsome building Of
BRICK, and every convenience desir- k8aA
able upon farm. The extent and quail lIT@
ily of this tract, and its convenience to ll1W
the town of Staunton, render il one of the most de-
sirable pieces of property in market.
| shall not attempt mOre detailed description
of the property taking it for granted that purchas-
ers will examine for themselves.
Possession can be had on LIST of January 1858.
Terms of sale-one third in hand when posses
sion is delivered, and The balance in three annual
payments.
To any one buying the whole tra:t liberal terms
will be given, or il desired the tract will be
divided.
Land buyers will find this property well worth
their attention, and every facility will be afforded
for examination.
JOHN. B. BALDWIN.
Siaunion. Va, March IL, 1852.
EE- Harrisonburg Republican, Woodstock
Tenth Legion. Winchester Republican, Richmond
Times, and National Intelligencer, copy once
week for two months and send accounts 10 this Of
fee for collection.
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a Good story for Gtn. Scott.

Some four years ago, young man called
at our office TO subscribe foi the Week
ly Mirror. In the course of the con-
versation, he stated that he was IRE
tusned volunteer from, the Mexican war;
and instead Of loa6ng about New YORK, ana
begging aims of the Corporation OF the City
and the Legislature of the State, he hao
been off to Wisconsin, bought farm, open
ed store, and was already Postmaster OF
the village. His brigh: eye, energetic man
ner, and manly determination. to tight his
own way through the world interested us
at once and on bidding him. goodbye as
he left the office we remarked: tive shall
next hear from you as a member of the
Legislature.
This morning we had visit from the
Young man, whose first words were: ''Your
prediction has been fulfilled. | have been
a member of the Legislature and Clerk
OF the House." How are your politics %
we as ed. His reply was: al am Dem
erat but out of gratitude for one who saw
ed my life, l shall vote for Scott"
How is that'"
why sir, when was lying on the stone
MOOT IN tne hospital at Jalapa,parched with
fever, and covered with sores, with no one
TO look after me. Gen. Scott came in and
went around among all the sick and wound
ed. He came to me and asked ifI was
wounded. | told him | was not but was
very sick, and could not live many days.
Don't talk So" said the General. He then
asked me if was well tended. | told HIM
| had no attention at all. He then stopped
down, lifted up my feeble arm, felt for my
pulse, examined my fever sores, and sent
for the Surgeon, and asked him why | was
thus neglected. The Surgeon sent for his
Assistant, Who in return, sent for the Stew
ard of the Hospital. The General charged
them to take good care of me; and on leav-
ing told me if they did not, to report at once
to him. So, you see, sir, he saved my life
by his kindness, as he did hundreds of 9TH
ers and | should be scoundrel not to
vote for HIM. They say he is proud. So
he is on horse-back-on the battlefield he
is Major General Scott, but off, he is kind
hearted, humane man." This is a true sto-
ry-and story to tell.-.Nsw York MIR.
T0r.
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Great ESuSg, of yyideyys

"A London paper, not long since, related
the following case of rush Of widows, in
answer to an advertisement, to the great COLI
sternation of staid and respectable citizen,
and the amusement of the rabble.
Mr.. Stroud having occasion for house
keeper,to supeuntend his domestic arrange
ments, advertised, for "a widow, or widow
and her daughter, to take charge of the up
per part Of bridesmaids house, and to
cook for him." The wages were stated to
be $50 per annum, with coal, candles, &C.,
and application was directed to be made
between eleven and three o'clock, on Tues
day, at 90 Tower street.
Before the clock struck eleven, the wild
ows began to arrive, and soon the stree
was rendered impossible by the number OF
1alr ones crowding towards the house, and
IN few minutes Mr.. Stroud's sbop and
parlor were filled with women, struggling
to gain the attention of the advertiser, and
Generously setting forth their qualifications
for the situation.
ArePort soon got wind that Mr.. Stroud
had avertised for wife, and people flocked
from all quarters 10 see the ladies in search
of husband. The widows, young,middle-
aged, the thin and the stout, the dark and
the fair, some in their weeds, others gally
alfred and many poorly but decently clad;
continued to arrive, and were greeted with
shouts and laughter by the mob, who gave
free vent to eirjokes and ribaldry as the
widows arrived and departed. At length
ths confusion and noise became so great,
that posse of the city police was sent for,
who preserved little better order, and af,
forded free ingress and egress for the APP
plicants.
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NEW STAGE LINE
From New Market, via Luray and
Fauquier Springs, to Warrenton.
HAVING obtained the mail contract, will from
Ill this date commence rnnninr rernlarlv COM

HAVING obtained the mail contract, will from
IL this date, commence running regularly COM
Portable Concord-built Coach, ~ ml
from New Market to Warrenton, IS5GfEFsssssssssA
connecting with F. p. SAWYER IS 49, -zAza-Sz-
line to Alexandra, Washington, SC. BY this con-
veyance, passengers leave New Market on Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays, at o'clock, A.
NJ, arrive at Warrenton same day by 7 O'Clock,
p. NJ, and at Alexandria, Washington and Bati-
more, next day by o'clock, P. M.-returning,
leave Warrenton on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sat
urdays at O'Clock, A. NJ, arrive at New Market
same day by O'Clock P. NJ, in time for the Stage
going up or down the Valley The Cars are now
running within ten miles of WarFenton. Travel
lers will see that this is the shortest route from the
Valley to the Nothern cities.
WIN. A. SAMUEL, Pro'r.
lime 16 1852
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WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY
-SsIsS
DAVID 8. BEAR.

rs now receiving from Philadelphia and Balti-
Il more, the largest and best selected stock of
JewcIry,
ever brought to this market, consisting in part of
Extra fine Gold and Silver Watches. from On
IS to $500 fine Marble and other Clocks, ssa. a
Fob and Vest Chains, Ladies and Gents Breast
Pins, Finger Rings, Gold and Silver Pencil Cases,
Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold and Silver Thin
bles, Port Monies, Silver Table and Tea Spoons,
Plated do, do, fine Gold Pens, Chronicles, Cas-
tors, Fruit Baskets, Flutes, Spy Glasses, Pen and
Pocket Knives, Revolvers, Pistols, Rifles, Shot
Guns, Gard Cases, Extra Percussion Caps, Cuff
Pins, Butter Knives, Silver Ladies, and all other
articles kept in the best Jewelry Stores.
o. Watches, Clocks and all kinds of repairing
done at short notice, and in the best manner, and
warranted.
Staunton, May 10, 1852.
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DRUGS! DRUGS!!
THOMAS P. RIDG E
MAIN STREET, STANTON, Va,

MAIN STREET, STAUNToN, Va,
REGS leave to inform all who may be in want
~ of articles in his line that he has now on hand
very select stock of every thing appertaining to
his misunderstanding in part. of
Eng. Calomel Suph Quinine, Blue Mass, Refined
Borax, Wallets Proto Carb Iron, Syrup ~
Iod. Iron, Chloroform, Phos. Lime, Sulp. NtN
Morphia, Cooper's Isinglass, Tod. Potosa, ~ssD
Citric Acid, Croton Oil, Balsam Copaiba, Oil
Cubebs, Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs, Pepper, Gin
ger, Pulv. Assafetida, Camphor, Essential Oils,
Extract Jamaica Ginger, together with well
selected supply of
PAINTS, OILS, SPICES AND FANCY ARTICLES,
ofevery description and quality, which he can and
will sell at low prices as they can be had in the
Northern Cities.
N. B.-Physicians and the public are respect
fully invited to call and examine his stock and
prices.
Staunton, May &c, 1852.
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SALE OF AUGUSTA LAND.

HpY virtue of a decreiaI order Of the Circuit
- Court of Augusta county entered in the cause
of Scots Guardian against Scos heirs, &c, the
undersigned Commissioners are authorized to sell
at private sale, tract Of land containing
3G73 .FcrCS,
situated about three miles from Staunton, on the
main road leading from that place to Mt. Scion,
and being now in the possession of o. Quick. The
land has on it a comfortable dwelling aid other out
houses, and is well set 10 timber, which finds
ready market in Stanton. The quality OF tho
soil is good and very susceptible ofimprovement.
TERMS.-The Commissioners have discretion
to require one third or one-fourh to be paid when
the sale is confirmed, and the residue in three or
four annual misunderstanding to be given and
title retained until all is paid. The land will be
shown by James Poage residing in the neIghoor'
hood. JNO. A. DAVIDSON, Com,rs
JAMES POAGE. ~
Dec. 81, lS5l.-tf.
co. Wind. and Rock. Reg. copy.
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DIR. JAMES JOHNSON,
DENTAL SURGEON,

WOULD respectfully inform the citizens of
w Stanton and vicinity that he has returned
and may be found at his room al the Virginia Ho-
tel where he will continue perform all operations
on the Teeth, necessary TO their preservation and
Beauty. Artificial ones inserted from a single
tooth to full set, SC.
RErERENcE--Rev. T. Il. Casileman, Rev
Jos. ID. Tyler Rev. J. e. Wheat. DIR. A. Il. Laird,
Col. John B. Baldwin and Jas. A. McClung.
Stanton, April 9, lS5l.-tf
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Ice Cream Saloon.

vTVIIE subscriber has this day opened his ICE
Il CREAM SALOON, in rear of his store on
Main street, where he will be pleased to see his
friends and the public generally. His
SODA AND MEAD FOUNTAINS
are also in full operation. And he feels assured
in saying to the public that he can fornish them
with as good an article as can be found in town.
He has also his usual supply of Conlectionaries,
Fruits, &c., and in conclusion, he would say to
the Ladies mat as he keeps strictly temperance
house, they need not fear being incommoded on
that score.
Respectfully E. M. CUSHING
June 9. 1852,
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NOTICE.

THE subscriber having removed to the city Of
l. Baltimore takes this meihnd of informing his
friends and the public generally that ha still has on
hand large stock OF his superior mould candles.
They are placed at the store of Mr. John Brande-
burg, who has become his agent for the same.
JNO. Il. Asst.
Jan. 7, ls52.-tf.
P. S.-All persons indebted to him either by
bond or account will please call on Messrs Bell
& IIarman, for immediate payment.
j. II. A.
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LAcE.-Mr. Weed, in one of his agree
able letters from Europe, gives the follow
ing notice of the mania for fine lace, which
is conspicuous among the forms of modern
extravaganza:
''The ladies visited the principal Lace
Mandatory, where the Brussels article is
made and sold for sums of money that would
frighten prudent people. What do you
think, for example, of trimming dress
with lace at $3.50 and $500 yard But
just now the rage is for old-lace. In Flor
ence, Rome, Naples, Venice, &C., traffic
IN old lace is very active. Ladies look for
1t with more solicitude than for any other
article of dress. Neither iewelry nor pre-.
cious stones are so'much priced as lace
known to have been worn by a Cardinal Or
Monk century or two ago. No lady thinks
Of leaving Italy without securing some of
their precious spells. 0fcourse the supply
of old lace keeps pace with the rapidly in
ereasing demand How much OF it is gen.
u,ne | will not undertake to say. Every la
dy is quite sure that she can detect the
antique from the modern.
o. He that knows not when 10 be ST.
lent. knows not when 10 sneak
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SELLING CFF AT COST!

vF,HE undersigned having purchased the entire
= interest Off. W. CowEE in the firm of b..
s. c., and now being DESTROYS Of reducing the pres
ent STOCK OF GOODS on hand, offers 10 sell
The whole off at
RIlEG1la GGsJo
Such Of his friends and customers as wish 10 "a
vail themselves Of bargains may call with The as.
surance Of being supplied upon The terms stated
above. }. Is. BRECKENRiDOE.
Stanton, Feb. Is, lS52.-Vind. copy.
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B EDFOR I'D LAND
FOR SALE.

4 OFFER for sale the TRACT OF LAND on
NJ which | reside, lying in the county of Bedford,
Va, near the Blue Ridge, IS miles west of the
town of Lynchburg, III miles south of the James
River canal and north of the Virginia and Ten
nessee Rail Road The tract contains
427 acres,
of which near 200 are the Low Grounds of the
north folk of Otter Creek, the remainder Red up
land. All the Low Grounds, and about 20 acres
of uplands are cleared and under the of clover
and plaster, have been already raised TO high de-
gree of fertility; producing fine crops of Grain and
Tobacco. The Low Grounds possess the rare ad-
vantages of complete exemption from overflow; of
early maturity of the wheat crops which greatly
diminishes the liability to rus and in consequence
ofthorough understanding, of never suffering from
standing water after heavy rains. Grass may be
successfully cultivated on any part of them, but
there are from 20 to 50 acres especially adapted to
meadow. Nest of the Wood Land would produce
fine Tobacco The Improvements n
consist of LIST a Handsome and spa : n fNNIItfH.e
cious Dwelling of Brick, Rooms. ma ~ -. -: k
exclusive of pretty dry and well -
ventilated basement. This House has just been
erected of the very best materials, in plain hand
some style, with special regard to comtortand con-
venience of arrangement; End, of large and con-
venient BARN 90 by "A feet, with basement
SO arranged as to afford shelter for stock and stor
age for root crops: excellent Stables and Cow
houses, good Negro houses, store, weaving and
wash rooms, Tobacco Barns, sc. All these out
houses have been erected within few years. In
word, very small outlay is needed to perfect a
plan of improvement, which when completed, will
render this one of the most beautiful and desirable
farms and residences in this section of the State
1t is exposed to market, only because the feeble
health of the owner renders necessary a removal
to a warmer climate.
o. Communications may be addressed to Da-
Wis Store. Bedford Co, Va.
June %, lS52.-tlo. WIN. DAVIS.
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EAGLE FOUNDRY.

yTNHE subscriber having removed to the large
M 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 for
Stationary Steam Engines, Saw and Grlst Mills,
Agricultural Machines, Tobacco Presses OF every
description and all kinds 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.
The highest cash prices paid for old cast iron,
brass and copper. PHILIP RAIlM.
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ATTENTION FARMERS!
DRILLING MACHINES.

TIME subscriber is now engaged in the manufacture
i OF Rohr's Celebrated Drilling Machines, and will
be ready TO furnish them at any time when called on.
These Machines have been fully tested, and obtained
the premium awarded by the Agricultural Society. II
is simple in its construction and will be furnished at
the Mandatory in Bridgcwatcr Rockingham County;
as wclas in Augusta, Botetourt Roanoke and BEDFORD
J. S. R0HR.
June %, 1S5I.-ly.
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TAILORING ! TAILORING!
f.. DOOLEY.

RESPECTFULLY informs his frien de- and Ia
h public, that he is row in receipt of his>aa
Spring and Summer Fashions, M
and is prepared to execute all work in his III
line, promptly, in the best style and at moderate
prices.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore re-
ceived, he respectfully socits continuance Of the
same.
Staunton, May 5, 1852.
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"Hang out your banners on the outer wall,
The cry is still they come they come !!
They come to the cheapest and best Wholesale
and RefUI

and nearly opposite the Eagle Hotel.
STEINER & BROTHER
WHOLESALE s. RETAIL DEALERS IN CLOTHING.
HAVE just received The largest and best assert
H ed Stock of SPRING and SUMMER Cloth
ing ever brought TO this market, which will pos
lively be sold at such low prices that they cannot
fail to please taking in consideration the quality
ofgoods and workmanship, Which we warrant 10
be equal to ATTY other establishment.
Our Friends and the public in this borough and
its neigh5orhood, are respectfully invited 10 call
on us and examine our stock, as we have so erea:
a quantity on hand that our little store though
none of the smalles) is so filled that we are COM
PEELED to make room for more goods coming.
N. B.--We deem 1t pruper to remark that none
Of our goods are from any auction sales; such goods
as are generally sent to Auction, because no mer-
chant who wishes 10 please his customers will buy
them, except some wholesale slop shop, who don't
care what they sell or what they can get for Them.
All our goods are from the most respectable i'm
porting houses of New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore.
Country Dealers will find it to their interest TO
call and examine the stock of
STEINER & BROTHER.
Staunton, April 81, 1852
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Ready-Made Furniture.

THAVE on hand $4,000 worth Of Ready Made
L Furniture, that must be sold this Spring;
Side Boards from 5000 $45,
Bureaus " $40 to $40,
Sofas Z" $25 IN $40.
also. cane and wood seat Chairs. and quantity
of other furniture that am determined lo sell at
the lowest rates. Call and see it.
A. ID. CHANDLER.
March IL, 1852.
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TH0M PsoN & WOOD,

TH0M PS0N & WOOD,
IMPORTERS OF
Brandies, Gin, Wines, Cigars, &C.,
No. 81 South STREET. BALTIMORE.
The following BRANpEs, &c., in Custom house stores
sHencssy. v,r;ous "a. Seignett,'
'Martell' ,;n,anas
GIN.-Weesp, Anchor, Schiedam Pine Apple.
ScoTcH WHIsKEY.-Paisley Isiay & Campbelltown.
WINEs.-Port, Madeira, Sherry, Teneriffe, SC. ,nu-
merous brands and various grades
Baltimore, April 81, 1S52.-1y*.
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IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.

The subscriber having purchased of MIR. Pier
pont the right ofmnnuiacturng 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 18th SITS.
Richmond, June l6, 1859.
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DR.. Briscoe B. Dunaghe,

HAVING located permanently in StauHton, offers
his professional services TO the citizens Of the town
and surrounding country.
0S. Office opposite Eagle Hotel
Doc. a. lS5l.-ly.
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LINAMENI FOR HORSES
AP A valuable remedy for Sweeney, Poll Evil,
Fistula, Ring Bone, SPAWN. Sc, &c, carefully
at A. Il. LAIRD s cos.
Stanton. May 10, 1852.
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o. He that knows not when 10 be ST.
lent knows not when to speak.