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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

THERE will be sold on Tuesday he 10th Of
July nent,at the late residence. Of Elias Stras
burg, decd, about one mile from Hebron ChIfch,
~ viz PROP ERTY
of the said Strasburg, to wit: 2 head of Work
Horses, new two horse Wagon and Harness,
Buggy, Beadsteads and Bedding, ! Bureau, 2
Safes, eight day Clock Chest, 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. - *ae
june 80, l952-tds*
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REMOVAL.

NOR the present, have removed my STOCK
l. OF GOODS one door west of the old corner,
on Court House Street, where shall 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.
Stanton, June 80, lS52-3m.
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Take Notice!

'INHE subscribers having positively determined
debted to 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, l652.-2t.
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EAGLE FOUNDRY.

TINE 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 Flattering Mills, prepared to receive orders for
Stationary Steam Engines, Saw and Grist Mills,
Agricultural Machines, Tobacco Presses Of every
description, and all kinds Of Irohand Brass castings.
He pledges himself to execute faithfully, and with
despatch, all work entrusted to him, and respects
fully solicits call from his friends and the pub
lie generally. "... -. ,,.a ,4...l.--a
The highest cash prices paid for old cast iron,
brass and copper. PHILIP RAIIM.
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BEDFORD LAND
FOR SALE

r OFFER for sale the TRACT OF LAND OF
L which reside, lying in the county Of Bedford,
Va, near the Blue Hidge;. % miles west Of the
town of Lynchburg, 10 miles south Of the James
River canal and north of the Virginia and Ten
nessee Rail Road. The tact cohtahs
Az 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 Use of clover
and plaster, have been already raised to high de-
gree of fertility; producing fine crops Of Gfsih and
Tobacco; The Low Grounds possess the rare ad-
yantages Of complete exemption from overflow; Of
early maturity of the wheat crops which greatly
dimiuishes the liability to rust and in consequence
Of thorough undertaking, of never suffering from
standing water after heavy rains. Grass may be
successfully cultivated on any part Of them, but
there are from 90 80 acres especially adapted to
meadow. Most Of the Wood Land would produce
fine Tobacco. The improvements
consist of LIST Handsome apd spa = 1$fFhA
cious Dwelling of Brick, Rooms, &sf s34
exclusive of a 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 comfortand con-
yenience of arrangement; 2nd., of large and con-
yenient BARN 60 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
a VOID. 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.
It is exposed to market, only because the feeble
health Of the owner renders necessary removal
to warmer climate.
o. Communications may be addressed to Da-
Wis., Store, Bedford Co., Va.
June %, lS52.-tl6. WIN. DAVIS.
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DETWEEN Fincastle and Staunton, in trav-
I'D cling in Messrs. Parish s Co.'S Stages, an
Iron-bOuud Travelling Trunk,
of medium size, and dark brown color, with my
name engraved on the brass plate below the key
hole. ANY information given to me al Browns
burp. Va. will be thankfully received.
CYRUS CARSON.
July IA, ls52.-2w.
n@y- Richmond Republican and Winchester
Republican copy twice and forward accounts to
this office.
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N NOTICE

A GENERAL meeting of the Stockholders of
N the Staunton and James River Turnpike Co.,
will be held in Scottsvlle, Albemarle County ,on
the second Thursday in August next, which will
be the 18th day of the month.
By order of the Board of Directors,
BENJAMIN DENNIS, Pres.
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WHITE & co,
10 and $4,000 Dollars,
REMOVAL.

TIE subscriber. about to remove his establish
Il ment to one of the Store Rooms one door be-
low THE UNION HALL BUILDING takes
this method of informing his friends, that he is
making arrangements to open the largest assert
ment of Boots and Shoes ever seen In this
market. His increased facilities for making every
description Of customer work always warraated)
enables hun to assure his friends that they can be
Accommodated at the shortest notice. ..
The change in his business requires large adj
.dition to his capital and he hopes his customers
will be prepared to answer his bills now ready to
be rendered to July LIST.
A. NJ. SIMPSON.
Staunton. July Ia, 1852.
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4. asf
Dress Goods--By Express.

lust received an entire new assortment, direct
- from New York, per Steamer Roanoke and
Central Rail Road, the following Goods for Ladies'
dresses:
8 pieces Hoyles Barage D'Lains;
10 Swanson's Paris do;
g" Rich Colofs, assorted, all Of which
will be sold very low; and the Ladies are respect
fully invited to call and examine these Goods.
WHITE & co.
staufnton, June 6, is52.-M. copy.
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MoINT0sH's
HOWARD HOUSE,
(LArE wHEATFIEED HoTsL,)
Corner of Baltimore end Ho,rard Street.

THIS HOTEL has lately been enlarged and
improved in every department, rendering 1t
decidedly one ofthe most comfortable Hotels In the
CITY, and the Proprietor, ever ready to accDmmo-
date, pledges himself to spare no pains torender
every one comfortable that may favor him with
call. TO the patrons of the old House, he returns
his sincere acknowledgements for their very liberal
patronage, soliciting continuance of their favor
and the travelling public generally.
JOHN MCINTOSH, Proprietor.
Baltimore, July7, lS52.-5m.
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4 TEACHER WANTED.

TTNHE Trustees of Little Levels Academy are de-
Il sirous ofprocuring the services of a gentleman
or gentleman and lady, who will take charge of
their Academy in the course of a few months
There has been good school sustained in this A
cademy for ten years, and the prospects warrentus
in saying that such may be the case for years to
come. 20,
Applicants must produce testimonials of good
moral character and also of a competent knowledge
of Latin, Greek, Mathematics, Philosophy, SC.
Address (post paid) either Of the undersigned at
Mill Point, Pocahontas county, Va.
PAUE MCNEIL, }
MATHEW WALLACE, Com.
NJ. d. DUNLAP.
July 7. lS52-4t
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E. Ct. EVERETT,
ATTORNEY AT L AW /,
STAUNTON. V.

y -kSJRN = OINt v ~
WILL. PRACTISE in the County and su,
Rockbridge Between the hours of 4. M. and
4P. NJ he may be fonnd at his Office, on Angus
ia St., two doors South OF Mi. VIM. G. Sterrett's
Stole, and at all other hours, at his residence, on
Christians Creek, Augusta 70.
June is. I852-Iy
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PUBLIC SALE,

In obedience to decree of the Circuit Court O.
l. Pocahontas County, pfonoihced on the 9TH day
of MAY 1852, in the cause of Paul McNeel and
VIM. Guthrie, administrators of Geo r Craig decd
Plfs Us the heirs at law of said Geo. K. Craig
decd, and others defendants, | will on the l2h
dan of august neat on the premises proceed to
sell all the lands in the bill and proceedings men7
toned, consisting of several tracts of land lying on
both sides of Maps creek near Huntersvile, on
which was erected few years ago a good and
substantial
FIGURING Mill
with one pair of burs and fixtures complete for man
ufacturng -four one pair of choppers and an excel
lent corn crusher, substantially fixed together with
a SAW MILL and CAnDuNG MACHINE and Millers
house, with few acres Of cleared land; the bal
lance of land is in timber, large portion of which
is of prime quality for saving and building purpos-
es Also some valuable lots in the town OF Hun
tersville with some improvements dwelling
house, granary and .stabling This property will
be sold on a credit of |, 2 and years by the pqr-
chaser giving bond with approved security, and
lien retained on the property until the purchase
money is paid.
Also at the same time will be sold THREE SLAVES
at Huntersyille in front of j. E. Carpenters iav-
ern door, for cash, and sold under the same decree
as above cited.
PAUL MCNEIL, CONNER.
July 7, 1852. a S
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EEARPER'S Magazine for July; The Princeton
In Pulpit; Mechanics for Millwrghts, Machin-
lists, Engineers, &c., by Frederick Overman; Pen
quinillo, by James Up the Rhine, Hoods best
Smns' Life OF Marion Simms' Life of Greene;
Simms' Life of Capt. John Smith Sc, SC.
ROB'T COWAN.
R. c., has also just received Mathematical In
struments, and Thermometers.
Staunton, July Z, 1852.
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TCHE next session of this School will open on
IL the LIST day of September, and close the last
Friday in June, 1853.
Ternas.-Classical and Mathematical
course per session of 10 months, $50 OO
The HIGHER branches of English, $24 90
Arithmetic, Geography and Eng. Gram
mar commenced Slo w
Contingent Fund, VI ~
BoARD-ncluding every personal accommoda-
ton except light can be had in the village and VI
cnty, and in the best families, at from 500 to S75
per Session. A number of pupils can be accom-
modated in the family of the Principal.
Address the Principal, at Brownsburg, Rock
bridge County, Va.
July Id, lS52.-3m.
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Law Notice.

uiUGH W. sHEFFEY has removed to the
"A 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, 80, :"
Stanton, June 80, 1885,
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IMPORTANT TO FARMERS,

INK OItI hlN 4 I y i<hft1'1fI1e'1'
The subscriber having purchased of Mr.. Pier
pont the right manufacturing 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.
Cary, between Pearl and 18th SITS.
Richmond, June Is, 1852.
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Commissioners Sale Of Land,

by virtue of decree of the Circuit Court for
AD Augusta County, in the case of Rays admin
istrator rs Grove and ais, will sell at public auc
ton on the premises on Saturday, the 9Th dav of
august 1852, a tract or parcel ofland containing
30 ACRES,
adjoining the lands of David link and others in
Augusta County.
TERMS OF SALE-So much in cash as will
pay 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,
June 30, lS52.-5t.* CONNER.
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STRLBLLNG'S SPRINGS.

present season at the watering place generaliy
known as
STRIBLLNG'S SPRINGS.
He deems it unnecessary to say anything OF the
valuable qualities of the water, which were suffl-
GENTLY tested and proved while in the hands of
its former proprietor, or of the beauty and health
fulness of its situation, at the base of the North
Mountain, Is miles Northwest of Staunton and
about 90 miles of Harrisonburg, on the turnpike
road leading ftom the latter place to the Warm,
Springs As an additional inducement, he would
state that Spring as strongly impregnated with
ALUM, as the celebrated Alum Springs in Rock
bridge has recently been discovered within hun
dred 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, 1882
&C. Virginia Advocate, and Semi Weekly, Rich
mond Wing, copy..4t. and forward account to this
office for collection.
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Domestic Gotten Goods.

| DLISrERING LINAMEkT FOR HORSES;
- A valuable remedy for Sweeney, Poll Evil,
Fistnla, Ring Bone, SPAWN, &c., &c., carefully
prepared at A. II. LAIRD g. cos.
StauntOn. Nav 10. 1852.
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Chas. III. Saupe,

Chas. III. Saupe,
Would respectfully inform the: public that he
w still attends to his Barber's Shop,in the Vir-
ginia Hotel Building. Cnpping, 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 %. 1852.
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Buck Gloves ,

.TUST received large supply, superior article
~ for sale by G. T. COCHRAN & W.
Staunton. July 7, 1852.
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Lot fSl. Sale.

9eNeS
"A very desirable unimptoved lot oflafd Situated
in the town of Staunton Immediately west of G.
NJ. Cochran's residence, containing one acre. Il is
bounded by public streets and alleys and can be
conveniently divided into four good building lots
IN. K. TROUT, Ex'or.
June 80, ls52.-Vin. copy.
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Trunk Lost.

Staunton, July Ia, 1852.
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PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL
At Brownsburg, Rockbridge Co., Va
OFFICERS.

OFFICERS.
Rev. w. w. TRIMBLE, A. NJ, Principal,
MFR. w. 5. NJ. GAY, LIST Assistant PROT,
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EXECUTORS SALE.

TIME undersigned as Executors of Jacob Accord
Il Sn, decd, will offer for sale at public auction
on Faidau august l3d, on the premises about 4
mile and half from Churchville, Augusta County
the Plantation belonging to the deceased, contain
ing about
$50 Acres.
There are two DIV ELLING e
II 0US E S on the place. with 9th @Mi;!l&
er improvements; the quality of the SssaY l "
land is good there is an abundance ssEss s5
of fac water; plenty OF timber and two orchards
of good fruit trees.
On the same day and at the same place, they
will also sell
Thirteen Negroes
belonging to the estate, to wit: Two Men, Two ,Wo-
men, and the rest Boys from two to sixteen years
of age.
a Also, Horses, Cattle Sheppard Hogs,
nMS-fA Wheat, Rye, Oats, Corn ass5zA
SSxalg. Utensils, of every descrip---4--aAl,,
lion incmdibo an excellent Road Wagon and
a Plantation Wagon; and Household and Kitch-
en- Furniture too numerous to specify
The sale will be continued from day to day un-
til concluded. o..
TERMS.-The personal property will be sold on
a credit of nine months for all sums of and over
five dollars under that amount cash; the negroes on
credit of six months one fourth OF the purchase
money of the land will be required in hand and the
balance in fonr equal annual instalments. Bond
and approved security will be required, and the
title to the land retained till all the payments are
made.
WILLIAM WILL NJ, CRAWFORD, }Ex'ors.
JAMES WILSON,
tnly T. 1S52-tds
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Augusta White Sulphur Springs.

rVAE Subscriber, thanking the public for the
L liberal patronage during the last Summer, an
nounces that he is ready to receive company tor the
present season at the watering place generally
known as
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ROAD MEETING,

HAVING been called on, agreeably to the By
III laws, hereby. call a meeting of the Stock
holders in tho Middlebrook and Brownsburg Turn
pike Co., to be held in Brownsburg, on the 18th
July next--to attend to business of importance to
the Company.
June 80, 1922.
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Teas.

nAVIS A. KAYSER, has just received very
- superior lot of Gunpowder Imperial Teas,
from rs cents to ST so per pound.
Staunton, June 9, 1852.
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SHOES AND BOOTS.

on CASES embracing all the sorts in use and
~ selling off very low.
WHITE & CO.
Staunt0n, Nav -. 1859.
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uTANTED-by Graduate, who has had
w experience as a teacher,a situation as Assist
ant in TN Academy, or as teacher in a common
School Ample testimonials as to character and
qualifications can be given.
OJ- Address the Editors of the Stanaton Specta-
Tor.
July Ia. 1922.
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MUSIC,
IRISH ELOQUENCE.
Dress Goods at Cost.

A VARIETY of handsome plain and figured
IA dress Silks, Berage de Lains, Persian Cloths
and printed Lawns all of which will be sold tor
cash at cost to close.
Staunton, July 7, l652-St.
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n Office.

MT having become necessary for the subscriber to
IL omen a new set of books on the LIST day OF July,
he would beg leave earnestly to request all those
indebted to him by bond or open account, to call
and settle the same at the earliest possible day, as
The engagements of the Subscriber require that his
books should be settled as speedily as possible,
He avails himself of this opportunity to return
his sincere thanks to those who have 50 long and
literally sustained Sin.
DAVIS A. KAYSER.
Staunton. July Ia, 1852
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nR. LAIRD & CO., are receiving some fresh
~ Drugs, Cream Tartar, best, Pulv. Rhu- n
barb, Chlorifom, Cod Liver Oil, Carbonate(f
Ammonia, Best English Calomel; Camphor, u
&c., Sc. - n,
Staunton, May I9, 1852.
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j. G. SHOWERS SCHOOL,
CIlurchVille:

TIME next session of this school viii commence
Il on the 10th of August next and close the md
die of June 1858, with the usual intermlsslon
at tie Christmas holydays.
Terms for tuition and board as heretofore.
Jnlv ID. 1859 -5t*
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NOTICE.

A Bounty Land Warrant for l6o Acres of land
IN belonging to VIM. Adams, Private in Capt.
Baters Company in wayne's War, has been re-
seiySl by the subscriber. The owner can get
Il By calling at the County Court Clerks Office.
VIM ID. TROUT.
Stannidh. July Ia. 1875.
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Huzxa for scott!

TIME Life of Gen. Winfield Scott, at l2scenlS'
Il 80 cents. rs cents, 81 p. Also LithograPh-
ic Picture of Gen. Scott, just received and tor sale
by r ROB'I CO"AN'
Stanton, July IA, 1852.
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WHITE g. co,

notify all those indebted
N IN them that their accounts are now ready for
settlement. and as they are now
winding up
their present business an early settlement and pay
ment is desired and will be expected.
Stanton. July Ia, 1852.
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Pine French Boots.
ATTENTION CARPENTERS.

r HAVE just received large lot of Planes Of all
l. kinds, which are offered..at reduced prices
Also, Tools of all kinds on hand.
GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton, May IL, 1852.
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D0ISONS- Corrosive Sublimate, Cobalt, Arse
IL mic and Prussic Acid. at
A. II. LAIRD & cos.
Stauutom, May 10, 1852.
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BLACK DRESS GOODs.

6LACh URESS GOOUS.
RLACK Berege Tissue, Hernam's Lawns.
II Ginghams and other Goods, received and for
sale by DAVIS A. KAYSER.
Main Street.
Staunton, May IL, 1852.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-07-29

New YORK, July %.
The steamship United States, from Aspinwall
city, arrived about half-past o'clock this morn
ing bringing ten days later advices from Cali
fornia.
The United States brings 430 passengers, and
S244, 600 in specie. She is detained at Quar-
antine by sickness among her passengers, fifteen
of whom died on their passage-among them
Mr. Merr, of Pennsylvania.
The Steamship Golden Gate left San Francis
co on the 2Sth of June, for Panama, with a large
number of passengers, and 81 ,2OO, 900 on her
manifest.
The city of Sonora had been entirely destroy
ed by fire. The loss is estimated at over one
million of dollars.
The mails and specie of the Golden Gate are
on board the steamer Ell Dorado, which sailed
from Aspinwan in company with the United
States.
Among the passengers by the United States
are S. Purdy, Lieutenant Governor of Californi-
a, Major A. H. Sibley Col. T. H. Haggins, and
many other prominent residents of California,
who intend returning with their families.
There are still some cases of Cholera on the
Isthmus.
The San Francisco Wing says that Sonora the
chief city of the Southern mines, which has for
so long a time enjoyed security while conflagra-
tons have been raging all over the country, has
at length been laid in ruins. There is no need
to particularize or to give details in regard to
who is burut out and who is not All is gone.
The fire commenced on Friday morning, the
18th. little after one o'clock, having broken
out in building On the Plaza, called the Hotel
de France, and facing upon Washington Street
The whole city has been consumed, including
the suburb of Sonoria, with the exception of
few scattered buildings the outskirts. The
safes in the Banking houses were all preserved
and also the county records.
Crime continues on the increase, and lynch
law is still in vogue.
The miners generally doing well.
The agricultural resources of the interior are
rapidly being developed, and the crops promise
abundantly.
From Oregon.
We have dates from Oregon to the 22d June,
but there is little of interest.
The election Is claimed to have resulted in a
Democratic victory, securing majority in both
branches of the Legislature.