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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-03
PROSPECTUS
Sc THE SOUTHERN PRESS. ,:

An association of sixtythree Members Of Congress,
Senators and Representatives, have constituted the
undersigned Committee to superintend the esta-
blishment OF Southern Press at Washington City,
to be devoted to the exposition and defence OF South
ern Rights and institutions--the dissemination of
correct information as to Northera Policy, and the
course OF Political affairs generally withoutreference
to the old party lines of Wing and Democrat Ar
engagements are now in progress, promptly to ensure
the issue of such paper under the title OF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF VALUABLE LAND.

IN the Circuit Court for the county Of Augusta
VIM. Gamble, 0s David Griffith and others
Pursuant TO Decree of The Court in this cause
pronounced al the November term 1851, shall, as
Commissioner appointed for that purpose. proceed
upon the premises, on the Goth day of February
1852, To sell by way of public auction to the high
est bidder, the tract Of land in the Bill and proceed
ings mentioned-supposed 10 contain
81 ACRES
be the same more or less. This tract is situated
in the County Of Augusta, about | l2 miles from
Mount Solon and lies perhaps on both sides of the
Turnpike road leading from Harisonburg to the
Warm Springs and is the same tract on which the
Diff David Griffith now resides. This land is
thought to be Of superior quality and is tolerably
well improved. having upon it comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE, Bari, Sc. AzqEA
Terms ofSale-1'he purchaser will Ee f!IN
required to pay the purchase money in e-si4
equal, annual insalmenis of one, two, three and
four years. Bond anG sufficient personal security
will be required Of the purchaser, and the legal IT,
lie will be retained as ultimate security until the
whole Of the purchase money is paid.
JAS. I. A. TROI'rER, Com'r.
Jan. ID, lS52.-Rockinrham Reg copy 4t.
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DO YOU BELIEVE IT?
IF you DON'T JUST CALL AND BE CONVINCED ihA'
pAeH& sTERRETT.

RE- in receipt of the riches! and most oeau'Ia
"A ..sortment ofGOODSin their line ever De
fora offered IN this market comprising the following
Suner BLACK. Brown, Drab and Gray, Beaver re
lat and Castor Cloths, English LambekID, de,sa
ne,v and superior article for Over coats, Sppsf
RIsck. Brown, Blue, Green, Mulberry Olive,
"a invisible Green Cloths, Of the very best
French. English and American manul n9
Super Black Ssdn, plain and hgureo, ram anu
Toured Black Silks, Fancy do, large Va,ieY
Of every style and color, Rich cut seivets: BUN
Cashmere and embroded French Cashmere
Vestings, something new.
also
handsome assortment Of very superior vesangs,
for Party occasions Ii IL almost useless 70 aco
that ther selection of plain and fancy CassImeles
surpass any thing Of the kind TO be found elsewhere
in market. These gouds have been PURCHASED 9y
the senior partner, Mr.. BARE, whose long expert
ence IN business, and fine taste, is sufficient guar.
antee 10 purchasers that they will get good and
fashinabfe article, and will be made to order, at
short notice and in neat and tasteful map
ner. They respectfully request al. to give
them cali, as they are satisfied they can convince
any one that they can. and ciu sell goods q he
same QUALITY as cheap Jnot a LEErLE CHEAPER
than they can be bought elsewhere.
They have also on. band fine ot OF furnishing
ao6ds, sdch as Shirts Collars, Cravats, Scarfs,
Gloves, HaIdkerchiefs, Sc, &c.
A LOT of fine Molskih HAS; which will compare
favorably with any in market, either in quality or
price.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
COMMISSIONERS SALE
Of Valuable Pooahontas Lands.

IN pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court Of
4 Highland, pronounced at the September term,
1851, in cause therein pending. in which Benja.
min Crawford was Plaintiff, and Andrew S. Brad
shaw and others, were Defendants, shall, as
Commissioner, proceed to sell before the Court.
house of Pocahontas County, on the Bird day of
February, 1852, Chat being Court day. the un.
divided interest (heng one-seventh) Of The said
Andrew S. Bradshaw, in and to TRACT OF
LAND, near Hunte:sviiie, containing
6IO4 Acres Of Land,
ofwhich his father died seized. Said Tract is val
liable Mountain Land, well timbered, within one
mile of town, and is good "NIountain range"
TERMS OF SALE.-So much money as may
be necessary to pay all costs and charges of the
sale, the costs at Law and the costs of this suit
up to this time, shall be paid at tie time Of sale
for the residue the purchaser shall execute bonds
with good personal security, payable in three equal
payments Of six, twelve and eighteen months, and
the legal title be retained as ultimate security un-
til the whole Of the purchase money is paid.
WILLIAM SKEEN, Comm.
December "a. IS5t.-fra.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

THE subscribers to SARrAIN's MAGAZINE will
receive, with the February Number, a high
Unfinished and beautiful representation Of
The New Capitol at Washington,
engraved on steel in the like manaer, and, by spe-
cial permission, direct frem the authentic govern
ment plans.
This snpe1b building. when completed conform
ably with the adopted designs. as shown in the en-
cravings, will be one Of The most magnificent
structures in the world, and altogether worthy 8
great and powerful cation. 1t rivals in grandeur
and vastness the famous edifices of the Russian au
tocrat at ST. Petersburg, while it sarpasses them
in elegance Of design and purity of taste.
Besides the large engraving on steel. the &C
campaigning descriptive article will be suitably H.
lus:rated by other engraved views ofthis noble pile
of architectural beauty.
The same number will contain also the prcmls
ed engraving. on steel, of Blanchard's great pic
ture, representing
Columbus and his Companions attending the
first Christian Religious ceremonies IN
The .Nsw World,
These two plates are Of themselves worth a
years subscription to the Magazine, and Those
wishing to secure them should send their subscrip-
ton and address without delay. All Posmasters
are agents. Subscriptions received at this office,
January 7, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
AUGUSTA LANDS FOR SALE.

ny direction ola decreta order Of the Circui
Id Court Of Augusta County entered at the NOV
term 1851, in a cause therein depending between
Daniel C.. Hnmbert's widow plaintiff. and said
Hnnberts heirs and other defendants: shall pro
ceedon The premises on Thursday the 18TH Gay Of
January 1852, to sell to the highest bidder the fol
lowing lands. One tract containing about
pa ACRES,
living ON the road leading from Staunton to Por'
Republic: a short distance below New Hope; adjoln.
inc the land of Jas. P. Beard, and being the land
formerly the estate of VIM. Beard. II has on II
commodous dwelling, large barn and all necessa-
~ out buildings The soil is Of fine quality and the
character of the farm may be best estimated by those
who do not know it from the fact that it lately sold
for $50 cash per acre. Persons desiring to pro-
cure good farm would do we'll to attend the sale
as it is very seldom property desirable in every
respect is ia market. Tue other tract Is lot con-
tanning
Several Acres.
lying adjacent to the tract above described, and has
situated on it comfortable dwelling house, stable,
shops SC. 1t is very fine location for black
smith or other mechanic.
The tracts will bs sold separately.
TERMS-So much of the purchase money IN
hand as will pay the costs of sale, the balance in i've
equal annual nstalments-the first payable March
Isl 1852, and the others in the same date in t"7
four succeeding years. The purchasers to give bond
and security and the title TO be retained as ultimate
security.
JOHN CARPENTER Com'r.
Nov. 26, 5l.-tds.-Rock. Register copy.
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Preston-William B. linn, wing; John

Preston-William B. linn, wing; John
Scott, dem. -,
Prince Ed,card-Jas. H. Wilson, dem.
Prince George & Smry-Robt G Rives,
dem.
Princess Anne-Edward James, dem.
Prince --Saunders dem.
Pulaski-John Caddsll, dem.
Putnam-John Boyer, wing.
Randolph-John Taylor, wing.
observation-disclosures dem:
Richmond City-WmF Butler, whig;
Conway Robinson, wing. Zone vacancy
Richmond Co. 8, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
T. Rice, whig.
Roanoke-Robt Craig, dem.
Rockbrfdse--Alfred Leyburn' wing !;
Joseph Gilmore, wing.
Rockingham-Hiram Martz, DEM; Naa-
son Bare, DEM; William G. Stevens, DEM
Russel-Henry D. Smith, wing; Charles
Gilmore, dem.
Sco,t-David Mckinney, dem.
Shenandoah-Wright Gatewood, DEM;
Gilbert S. Meem, dem.
Smuth@Hiram A. Greever, dem.
Southdmptoa-Thomas ]. Pretle%, whig'
SpOttsylcania-Oscar NJ Cfutchneld'
democrat.
Taylm-John L. Busdett, wing.
Tasewell-James w. M. Witten. dem.
Upshm-David j. Pinnell, wing.
WarreH-A - Dawson, dem.
WashAgton-William King, DEM; Isaac
B. Dunn, dem.
Wayne-Jeremiah Wellman, dem.
WeizeE-D David West, dem.
Wood-John J. Jackson, jr., wing.
Wythe-Thomas j. Boyd, whig' W,
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PUBLIC SALE.

-oteo>
TJAVING become so deeply involved that there
II remains no possible way Of extrcatilng my
self, will offer, at public sale, On Tuesday, Inc
2Oth day oPJanuary, 1852. the following properly'
and hereby invite all my creditors to come, on
the day of sale. and share among themselves my
property. Gentlemen, here is my all--you are
welcome 10 it-consisting of
Horse, Buggy and Harness,l Hearse. Stove
large Cooking Stove and furniture, Household
nd Kitchen Furniture, comprising some good
Mahogany and Cherry work. sets Cabinet
Toos, Work Benches, Clamps, Grindsione
Nails, Glue, &c.. Turning Lathe. with its
arpurtenances. A lot Of Lumber, consisting o.
Cherry, Walnut, Poplar and Pine, 5000 Shin
giles, Pork, Hay Sc.
So much of the above property as will satisfy
executions amounting to about 1920 will he sold
on credit of nine months, and hereby invite all
inv creditors to come on the day of sale and share
among themselves such things as may remain afte
the above claims shall be satisfied. Any person
becoming purchaser for more than his claim. al
above such claim can have ninety days tipe. Bono
with good security will be required-all sums un
der five dollars the cash will be demanded.
JOHN G. MYERS.
Coley Town. Jan. ID. IS52.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
LAND FOR SALE
In Roanoke County, Virginia.

'T,HE subscriber as Executor Of Balser Dingle.
L dine, Decd, will offer for sale to the highest
bidder on the premises. one mile from the town OF
Salem, on Tuesday the l7th day Of February,
1852, that ~
Valuable Tract of Land,
on which the said DingIedine lived, lying on both
side of the McAdamiyed Read from Salem to
Buchanan, and en- to Winchester-conta ining
374 ACRES,
large portion of which is nncleared and vaiua-
BILE for its timber. The Land is bounded on the
West by Mason's creek.
One.fou Of the purchase money will be re-
quired in hand. On the remaining ,hree-sodrths
five annual instruments will be required, with in
teres from date, and good personal security to the
Bonds. The title to the property will be retained
until all the money is paid.
The subscriber lives adjoining the town Of Sa-
lem, and will take pleasure in showing the prop
erty to any one wishing to see it.
NAT. BURWELE, Ex'or.
of Baiser Dingledine, decd.
December IL, l85f.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
The best small Farm in Nelson County
FOR SALE OR RENT.

an Thursday the 25th of January 1852, will
" offer for sale, at auction, my FARM "Snug
Point" on Tye River, II miles ABOVE Massie's
Mills, containing
3aS Acres,
one hundred and forty FIVE ofwhich are low ground.
The whole tract is in fine heart and condition, and
we'll supplied with necessary buildings. including
A COMFORTABLE DWELLING,
and we'll arranged yald and garden. In short it is
a splendid little farm and in an excellent nelghbor-
hood.
Also for sale OF rent, MOUNTAIN FARM
about 6 miles distant, affordng the best range for
stock in the Blue Ridge Mountains-also Saw
Mill on Tye River, with plenty of pine timber,
SC. Any person desiring 10 view the several
places will be attended by my overseer, Mr.. John
Allen, at "Snug Point" At the same time and
place, will sell all my stock, crops. &C., of eve
ry description, and will hire out several Of my
NEGROES for the remainder Of the year. 1t be-
ing scarce grain year will add that there are
between 2 and 300 barrels of Corn and ahOut 300
bushels of Malicole Rye 10 sell.
Terms made known on day of sale.
THOS. j. MASSIE.
December 81, 1S51.-1m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
BATH LAND FOR SALE

vINI1E undersigned having determined to change
L his residence will offer for sale on the first
day of March next the FARM on which he re-
sides four miles North Of Millboro' and six miles
Northwest Of Panther Gap, containing about
$50 ACRES,
about ore hundred Of which is cleared and under
good fence: There are about Is Acres of good
MEADOW and 40 can be made with but little
labor. The Improvements are ordinary. There
is no Orchard, but sufficient number of trees to
supply an abundance of fruit 1t is deemed unne'
cessary to say more as purchasers always examine
for themselves. Any person desiring 10 buy a
small stock and grazing fasm will do we'll to come
and see.
TERMS.-Six hundred dollars will be required
in hand, the balance in two biennial insla.mens,
the right retained until the purchase money is paid.
r. P. WILLIAMS.
January Id, lS52.-tds.
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SALE OF AUGUSTA LAND.

DY virtue of a decretal order Of the Circuit
ID Court Of Augusta county entered in the cause
of Scutts' Guardian against Scotls' heirs, &c, the
undersigned Commissioners are authorized TO sell
at private sale, tract of land containing
3G7a .FcreS,
situated about three miles from Staunton, on the
main road leading from that place to Mt. Solon,
and being now in the possession of O. Quick. The
land has on it a comfortable dwelling and other out
houses, and is well set in timber, which finds a
ready market in Slaunton. The quality of the
soil is good and very susceptible Of Improvement.
TERN1S.-The Commissioners have discretion
10 require one third or one-6ur,h to be paid when
the sale is confirmed, and the residue in three or
four annual instaments-sec to be given and
title retained until all is paid. The land will be
shown by James foage residing in the neighbor-
hood. JNO. A. DAVIDSON, 2com,,s
JAMES POAGE. W" 10
Dec 81 lS5l.-tf
EH- Wind. and Rock. Reg:oopy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWEERY
-aaIeS
vfD 6. BE AR

rs now receiving from Philadelphia and Bati.
L more, the largest and best selected stock Of
JEWEL RY ever brought to this market, consisting
Extra fine Gold and Silver Watches, from ST.
5000; fine Marble and other, Clocks; Fob and
Vest Chains; Ladies and Gents Breast Pins;
Finger Rings; Gold and Silver Pehci! Cases !;
Gold and Silver Spectacles; Gold snd Silver
Thimbles; Port Monies; Silver Table and lea
spoons Plated do Fine Gold Pens Pens: G son
Glasses. Pen and Pocket Knives, Revolvers,
Pistols, Rifles, Shot Guns, Gard Cases, Extra
Percussion Caps, Cuff Pins, Butter Knives, Sill
yer Ladies', and all other articles kept in the oest
Jewelry Stores.
Ew Watches, Clocks, and all kinds Of re-
pairing done at short notice, and in the best man
ner, and warranted.
Stsunron, Nov. S, ls5l.-f.
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S0[HIABIsB q IgE3ySfEIsB

S0EIIABIsB & IEEaTS1EIslG
RESPECTFULLY tender their thanks to their
IL friends and the public generally. for the very
liberal patronage they have received since they
have been in business, and solicit attention 10 their
stock of
Confectionery and Groceries.
which they have just received and are ready to re-
tail on terms the most accommodating. Among
their varet2 are
Candies, Of all kinds,
Figs, Primes, Dates and Raisns.
Preserves and Pickles, great variety;
Apples, fine lot,
Toys, all kinds,
Dye Stuffs generally,
GROC CERES.
Best Coffee and Sugar,
Fish, Cheese and Crackers,
Molasses, fine article,
ALSO
FLOUR, best quality-wholesale o! retail.
Fresh Ale, new article,
Best quality Baltimore ALE,
Cider Vinegar,
and great variety ofo:her articles not necessary
to enumerate. Let it suffice to say, that we have
on hand an extensive variety of such articles as are
usually kept inthe best Establishments of the kind +,
and that it is determination to sell al short prof
its. In addition our BAKERY will still be kept
in operation and Bread, of best quality, furnished
as usual. Call and see:
OYSTERS served up at short notice.
Stanton, Dec. 8, lS5l.--3t.
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Regulations for the staunton Press.

The undersigned, proprie,ors of the several papers
published in Staunton DESTROYS OF protecting their col
nmns from unreasonable demands for the promotion OIL
nryate or personal ends and of establishing uniformity
In their rates of charge and of conducting this
part of their business have united in the follow ing reg
| uations:
| Communications, calling upon individuals to become
candidates for office, urging their claims c public ia
yor and all communications from candidates themselves
will be charged for at the rate OF 20 cents per square
always to be paid in adca'sce.
Tributes Of Respect and other proceedings Of the va
rous Orders and Societies. will be charged fo, the
above and on the same condition.
The charge for authorized announcement of can
didate for any Office in the gift Of the people, will be
S2.50-also 10 be paid in advance.
RULES TO BE OBSERVED IN ADVERTISING.
The published rates Of charge for advertising
BY the year, other specified period, Will be Strict
adhered to, without variation
The privileges Of yearly advertisers will be strictly
limited to their own immediate business and the bust
ness of an advertising firm is not considered incu-
ding that Of its individual members.
Yearly advertisers will be kept rgidly within the
limits for which they contracts charged extra for a
ny allowing, however, some latitude in the
business seasons,
All advertisements for strangers transient pcrsons
to be paid for in advance
For the purpose of securing uniform charges and
ual protection, the following rates have been agreed
to. They will be published conspcuously in our sew
cral papers. that advertisers may be informed Of
lo,res rates aud our determination to adhere strictly
them,
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
Professional Cards, not exceeding seyen lines, will
be inserted year for SIS Cos months for So %.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
The Peoples ClothtMs Store!
Grand & Magnificent Attraction I:
goodmau & Co., in the Old Bell Tavern,

Goodman & Co., In the Old Bell Tavern,
TAKE great pleasure in Announcing TO the Gift
i Gems Of Stanton and Augusta County, that
they have just received from the North, one OF the
largest, handsomest and cheapest stock. of
READY.MADE CLOTHING
ever brought TO this market. The people Of this
reoion have read and heard great deal of late, a.
bout good and cheap Ready Made Clothing, and
have doubtless purchased on very favorable terms;
hut GOODMAN s Co., think they can safely as;
sert that they have now on hand selection that
will give more general satisfaction, in every re-
snect' than any ever before offered here. Their
business connection at the North is such as 10 ena-
BILE them to have their goods made up in the best
and most fashionable style, and TO sell them at the
west Of possible prices Their stock consists IN
part CT
COATS, PANTS, VESTS AND JACKETS,
of every quality and description. Neck and Pocket
Handkerchiefs. Drawers, Cotton, Flannel and
White Shirts, Suspenders, Stand up Collars, Gaps,
Carpet Bags, Umbrellas, Gloves, &c: together
with large supply Of fine and coarse Boots ana
Shoes, which will be suld remarkably low.
In addition 10 the above, they woultxespectiuily
inform the people that they have just received .
large assortment OF first rate
NEGRO CLOTHING,
10 ain examination of which they invite especially
the farmers of this County. They feel confident
tina they can sell them good bargains, TO say the
least. as any similar establishment IN the State OF
VIRGINIA, All they ask is fair trail, in ordder to
convince the public that il will be to their interest
TO deal with them.
Saunton, Nov. IL, 1851.
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Dry Goods Dry Goods

4 J. DEAKINS would respectfully call the
IA attention Of his friends and the public gere-
rally, to his new assortment Of
SEaSO.NABLE DRY GOODS,
just received from the Northern cities, purchased
at low rates and offered at very small advance
for cash or 10 punctual Dealers. His stock consists
in part of the following articles:
Rich Cashmeres, Plain and Fig'd de Lanes, French
Merinoes, Coburg Cloths, Paplins, Lustres, B'k
Dress and Vesitie Silks, Fancy Silks, Wide
Plain and Plaid Bonnet Ribbons, Neck Ribbons,
Cuffs, French Worked Collars, Carnbrick Ed
gings and Insertions, Linen Edgings and Laces,
Cotton Edgngs and Laces, WIDE Black Silk
Laces and Fringe, Quilted Ribbons, Gimps,
Worsted Braids, Cashmere, Lambs Wool and
Alpaca Hose, Gloves Of all kinds. Cbildren's
Hose, Children's Wooden Gloves, Fancy Hoods,
Comforts, Familiar, Embroidered Bl'k Shawls,
Waterloo Shaws, Fashionable Winter Bunnets,,
&c., &c.
Staunton, Oct. %, 1857.
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Just received and in Store,

JuSC k0G6lv0u duu III 0tVAV}
7 900 BOXES various brands Tooacco,
lsUoU 100 do Scotch Snuff in papers,
AZ kegs CARROTS do do,
IL bbIs Scotch and Rappee do,
Tidbali's Mixture and Maccaba to order,
100 gross best Matches;
65 boxes Of NJ. s. Ms best inks
"a Tobacco Cutters,
100 dozen assorted Snuff boxes,
las reams assorted Cap Paper,
$50 do do Letter do,
GO gross Bonnet Boards,
500 reams Crown and Double Crown Paper,
400 do Cap and 100 do Shoe do,
100 do .ManeIla and Tea do,
AZ bales Cotton Twine and Wieking,
80 boxes best Pearl S!archj.
$4,000 superior Imported Segars,
$4,000 do Principe do.
$4,000 Regalia, Panetela and Castillo do,
100000 CaSadore, Rifle, Spanish & Half Span do,
10000 La Flora, Jenny Lind and La Riena Go,
So bales Cuba and Havana Tobacco
10 hhds Kentucky do
500 dozen papers Smoking do
20 bbls Lynchburg do do
lS Cases Turkish do do
100 boxes 8 by 10 Baltimore Glass
go do 10 BY IL do do
$50 do 8byf0 Western do
80 do l0by IL do do
go cases assorted TGfiBlets
IL casks do do
60 cases Pint FIasks
90 do lido do
1850 boxes gross Clay Pipes
40 do pe-heads-50O in each box
10 bbls do
5000 Reed Stems 900 short do
100 bbls and half bills Jamson's Water, But
ter, Sugar and Soda Crackers.
All of which we offer for sale at reduced prices,
and terms to suit. Dealers will do we'll to exam
inc our stock before going North. as we are deter
mined to sell as low as such goods can be bought
elsewhere. all orders promptly and carefully at
tended 10. 10
XNinnhasfar NV 10 1851.