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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-01
Insurance Company
OF THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
CHARTERED MARCH II. /,

CI1AR EnEO uAhCn ~, 1852.
Capital $4,000, Nth po,cer to increase Me
same to $2OO,OOO.
HIS Company, having been duly organized,
p IS now ready to receive Applications and is
sue Policies, and offers to the citizens of Virgin.
the inducements of home Company for the safe
insurance OF all kinds of Property, Merchandise,
&C., at fair and equitable rates. The directors as.
sure the public that this Company will be con.
Quoted with view to permapencv ~" and On tho
strictest principles of equity Justice and close
regard to economy and the safety of the Insured
JOS. S. CARSON, Presi idssD'
c. S. FUNK, Secrstaru.
o. F. BREESE, .4ctua,v
Dtrectors-Joseph S. Carson, James P. Rieley.
Lloyd Logan, VIM. l.. Clark, James H. Burgess.
n. w. Richardson, John Kerr.
o. Office on Piccadilla Street, near the Valley
Bank, Winchester.
The attention of Farmers and persons owning
country property, is particularly called to this op
portunity of securing themselves from loss by fire,
at a very small cost.
o. Agent for-Staunton and Augusta County
and vicinity, GEO. L. PRICE.
StauntOn Aug ii lS52-ly
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TOBACCO AND SEGAR STORE
Opposite the Post Office.

T'HE subscriber has Just opened in the room for
4 merly occupied by A. NJ. Simpson as Shoe
Store, a new Tobacco Store, where he intends
keeping constantly on hand well selected stock
of Manufactured Tobacco, to which he invites the
attention fall lovers of the weed He has on
hand the following brands
Reed s Nash's, Crumpton's, Edorado, Pine APP
pie, Pearl & Norwood, Lola Montez, Peyton s.
Co.'S, Suffers, Wyat's, 'Esmeraldo, Shaw's.
ALSO FINE LOT OF sEGARs.
Havana, Regalia, Rifles, Napoleon La Grant,
Principles, Lord Byron, Minerva, Plantation,
Lanorma, Jenny Lind. Spanish and Half Span
ish. lot of superior Smoking Tobacco, Pipes,
Pipe Stems, CARROTS Scotch and Rappee Snuff,
Snuff Boxes, Wrapping Paper, Fools Cap, Let
ter and Bill Paper, Backing, Ink, Matches,
&C., Sc. The highest market price paid for
clean Rags. JOHN B. EVANS.
Stanton, Oct. Is, 1852.
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Stanntnn. Dec. 1852.
Lamps, Candeiabras, Gas Burners.

yTyHE subscriber has just received from the world
4 renowned mandatory Of Cornelius &c.,
Iaroe assortment of LAMPS AND GIRANDoLEs,
-which,he offers at reduced prices.
Also, supply ofthose Improved Solar Lamps,
for which he is the sole Agent, acknowledged by
all who have used them to be the best Lamp made.
He offers them under guarantee.
He is still the sole Agent for the Patent Reflect
inc Gas Burner, which stands unriyalled. The
certificate of the Gas Factors in New York, and
of the Superintendent of our City Gas Works, tes-
tfy as to its superiority. Also, Passage Lamps,
Lanterns, Fluid and Oil Lamps. Calat No III
West Main Street. JAS. ID. b. EVANS.
f, Richmond, Feb. 9, 1853.
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Wholesale and Retail Clothing House
'-@aNsE>
Goodman e. 90.

A DJOINING Messrs Bare s. Sterrett, Virginia
N Hotel building, respectfully inform their
friends. customers and the public in general, that
they have just received the largest, best and
cheapest stock of
Spring and Summer Clothing,
ever brought to this market and which will be
sold at cheaper prices than good clothing ever was
sold before.
COATS- Our stock consists in partoffine Blk,
Blue and Brown English and French cloth dress
and Frock Goats, Blue Brown and Olive French
Cloth and Cassimer Sack Goats, Tweed Cassmcr,
Summer Cloth, Silk and Liner Goats, sc.
P.4NTS.-Black Cloth and CasSimer, Fancy
Cassimer, Black and Fancy Sattinet, Summer
cloth, Corduroy, Linen and Cotton.
VESTS.-Black and Fancy Satins and Silk,
Silkplush Summercloth, White and Fancy Mar
sales, Cassimer and German.
In addition to the above, we lave on hand
Neck and Pocket Handkerchieis, Drawers. Check
and White Linen Shirts, Suspenders, Stocks,
Gloves. Socks, Collars, Pocketbooks, Pistols and
Trunks, and every other article usually found in
Clothing Houses.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage receiv-
ed hitherto we would respectfully ask its contin
uance, which we shall try to deserve it by fair and
honorable dealing and strict attention to business
All we ask is a fair trial and we are certain to
nlease YOU. GOODMAN s. co.
n. B.-A few dozen panama hats very low.
Staunton April g. 1853.
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Groceries! Groceries,!

yENIIE undersigned beg leave to say to their nn-
Il meruus customers that they are now in receipt
Of very large and fine assortment Of. Groceries,
which were bought low, and will be disposed Of
at correspondngy lowprices.
Their stock of ConiectCnaries is complete
1t comprises all imaginary sorts of Candies and lit.
tie notions, of which full supply is on hand, well
suited especially for Christmas Gifts.
We respectfully ask call from our friends and
customers.
We keep constantly on hand supply of fresh
Oysters. which will be sold by the can, half can,
or served up by the plate, as may be desired
Our Baking Establishment, is in full operation
aud will turn out enough bread to satisfy the de-
mands of the public.
SCHERER s. FINSTER.
Ct,untnp Dec 1850
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SOUTH RIVER LAND FOR SALE,

vp'HE subscriber, wishing to devotethe whole of
Il his attention to his profession, offers for sale,
on accommodating terms, his very desirable little
farm containing 800 Acres, lying on South
River, and adjoining the lands of Rev. S Kenner-
", Jno. Patterson, Jr. and others. There are IS
or 81 acres cleared, so of which are in fine clorer
the balance nicely grubbed new ground. The i'm
provements are small BODIED HOUSE,
stable SC. There is an excellent nell Of Meier
faing7vater near the house and there are two good
sawmills and manufacturing mill in a quarter OF
mile.
Immediate possession will be given if desired;
Any one wishing to buy land will do well to call
on me at the residence Of DIR. John Hanger, or on
my Father who will take pleasure in showing the
land. SAMUEL kENNEhLf.
April 81, 1S53.-3mo. -
E,g- Vindicator and Rockingham Register copy
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COAL LANDS FOR SALE,

4 S the agents for Joseph. Pryor's heirs, we Of
"a fer for sale TRACT OF LAND, lying
on the head waters of North River, few miles
from Mt. Scion, in Augusta county, containing by
recent survey, 1904 Acres. A small quantity
of the land is cleared, and there is small tene-
ment or two upon it. 1t is upon this land that
.3nthracitc Coal of superior quality has been dis
covered, and considerable quantity mined with
in the last two years. The owners being resi-
dents of another State and therefore unable to give
it their personal attention, have determined to sell
out. The terms will bevery accommodating.
The mineral wealth OF. this land makes it emf
nently worthy of the attention of capitalists and
men of enterprise. For Farther particulars apply
to FRAZIER s. IMBODEN,
April 6, lS53.-tf Agents, Stanton, Va.
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NNTgCE.
THE heretofore existing firm of Steiner &
Brother having been dissolved fora short time,
it is now reunited under the firm of
STEINER & BROTHERS,

STEINER & BROTHERS,
at the Stone House, five doors from the Virginia
Hotel. Staunton, Virginia. hoping under the in
creased firm of Steiner s. Brothers. to have an in
crease of their former business. They have now
every facility, and will spare no efforts to please
their customers, they having made arrangements
with the largest
IMPORTING HOUSES
of Baltimore and New York, so as to receive the
first styles of Goods that come to these markets,
and at the LOWEST PRICES
Thankful for past patronage. they solicit con-
tinuance from their old customers and respectfully
invite all Others to,examine their new styles Of
Superior Spring and Summer Clothing,
all of their own manufacture, and making as COM
plete an assortment as can be found III any one
Store in the United States; 1t consist Of the fol-
lowing articles. to wit: =.
DREss AND FRocg CoArs, of the best qualities
of English and French Cloths, made ana trimmed
in the very best style.
SINGLE BREAsTEDALBRRT CoATs, new style.
suitable for business men. from French Black and
C6ored Cloths, at very low prices.
SINGLE BREASTED FRoCY CoATs, OF French
Cloths, close imitation of the fine Dress Frock
Goats, at half price.
SPRING SACK CoATs, of Cloths. Cassimers and
Tweeds, various colors and prices.
PANrs-French Black Doe Skin and Fancy
Cassmeres of every description
VEsTs-Rich Fancy Silks and Satins, Back
do do. Bonbazins, Ealeneias, Marseiles and
Challices, i,all prices.
BOYS CLOTHING, of every variety, and, at low
prices.
FANCY DREss MISUNDERSTANDING all the
new styles of Fancy Silk Cravats. Eng, French
and Italian, do. Rich English Satin do
GLOVES, of White, Black, and Colored Silk,
Kid. Lisle and Cotton, of every description.
TRUNKS AND CARPET Bags, Of superior finish
and at low prices.
SuspENpEns, of superior French, English and
American manufacture.
UNDER SHIRTS AND DRAWERS. offpe Merino,
SILK, Nett Cotton, Jeans and Muslin, of every de-
scription and quality.
GMBRELLAs. of Silk and Cotton, very cheap.
|; All of the above Goods will be sold at the low
est prices WTEOhES,4LE md REI.4H.
Eng- Remember the Stone House, five doors
from the Virginia Hotel.
STEINER s. BROTHERS.
Staunton, April 6, 1858.
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CONGRESS- HALL,
Third and Chestnut Streets.
PHILADELPHIA, July |, ISt

PHILADELPHIA, July /, 1852
YVIIE subscribers take pleasure in informing their
Il friends and the travelling community general
ly,that they have this day taken possession ofthat
well established and fayorably known hotel con-
GRESS HALL, Third and Chestnut Streets.
They have had the house thoroughly repaired ar
all the modern Improvements introduced, and furn-
ished in style of elegance will at once rem
der it unsurpassed for comfort and convenience.
This is decidedly the best located house in
the city, being in the immediate vicinity of bust
ness, the Exchange, Custom House land many othr
er public buildings.
Lines of Omnibusses leave for every part of the
city every few minutes, their head quarters being
within one square of the House.
The subscribers are determined to snare no pains
in making this convenient and comfortable home
to the traveller.
NORRIS s. JACKSON.
Late of Virginia,
July IA, lo52.-ly. Proprietors.
James E. Norris, who is well known to many
Of the business men visiting the city, lately nthe
Hardware house of James }. Duncan & Co., 'Twitt,
Brother, & Co., and formerly proprietor of the
Virginia Hotel, ST. Louis, will have the manage.
ment of the House, assisted by polite and cOmpe-
tent persons.
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EMSTL1S65 IaSi-d SE1, GSa3aAT--saAA
AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
comprising all the new styles, and consisting IN
part of
Broad Cloths, Plain aud Fancy Cassimers, Drape
de Etc, Cashmeretts. Summer Cloths, TweedS,
Kentucky Jeans, Dfillings, Linen for Gentle
men and Boys wear, full assortment, Silk,
Satin and Marseilles Vestings, Plain Black
Silks, few patterns of Black Figured Silks,
Fancy Dress Silks, Embroidered, Figured aud
Plain Swiss Muslins, Chally Bereges, Berege
de LANES, Printed Lawns, Jacouetts in varie
~, Edgings and Insertings, Cambria, Swiss
Edgiugs and Insertings, Collars, Undersleeves,
Chemezetts, wide Black Silk Lace, Silk Erin
ges, all colors and widths, Bennett and Neck
Ribbons, Kid, Silk, and Lisle Gloves, good
assortment Of Silk Mitts, White Grape Shawls,
Irish Linen. Brown and Bleached "a Sheet
ing, Table Diaper, Toweling, Silk, Silk warp
Elannels, Brown and Bleached COttons, all
widths and quality, Oil Cloths for Tables and
Floors, Carpetings, Straw Mating, Nankeen,
Nankeen and Brown Osnaburgs, Plaid DOmes-
tics, Checks, Parasols and Umbrellas, Hosiery,
Silk Handkerchief. Cambria Haudkerchieis,
at all prices, from 81 cents to 81 80.
DEAKINS & MERRITT,
Opposite Post Office.
Stauuton, May 4, 1858.
A. B.-A fine assortment OF Plain Black Be
rage, Alpaca and Bombazines, good assortment
ofhalf mourning Goods. ID. s NJ.
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SlO1 Acres,

+ AM authorized to sell privately, TRACT
Il OF LAND, lying in the county of Nelson,
containing
SAO4 Acres,
adjoining the lands of Mr.. j. w. Dickinson,
Capt. n. L. Martin, Col. S. Nj. Page and others,
lying 90 miles from Howardsville, (on the James
River Canal } and Immediately on the Towards
vile and Rockiish Turnpike, and within miles
of the Central Rail Road. Its facilities of access
to market are therefore seldom surpassed. Nearly
the whole of this land is arabic, about l0O,Acres
of which are cleared. 10 Of which are BRANCH
BOTTOM. The remaining portion of the land is
gently undulatIng, well watered and abundantly
supplied with TIMBER, and in healthy and in
telligent neighborhood
The improvements consist of comfortable
DWELLING aud several necessary out Houses,
ALSO, good APPLE ORCHARD.
Wishing to dispose of the above Farm at an
early day, invite persons wishing TO purchase, to
call and examine the premises for themselves, as
suring them at the same time, that they will find
terms accommodating.
Persons disposed to make proposals or enquiry
by letter, can address me Greenfield, Nielsen CO.,
Va. ID. A. WIFI:
February Is, 1S53.-tf.
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ONE of the firm of &. s. NJ. IIirsh has just re-
" turned from New York and Philadelphia with
the largest lot of Goods in their line ever brought
to this market As every body knows they sell
as cheap, if not little cheaper than any other es-
tablishment, they will enumerate but the follow
ing articles, as it would occupy too much space to
give a list of all in their store, viz:
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Fan d7S%gNA
cy Articles, Parasos and Fans at s--2GEE:MAa-
all prices, Trimmings and En- Es5zzssssslsssss
broderes of kinds Worsted Of every color, But
tons and Combs of every description, Hosiery,
Ribbons. Thread Cutlery, Hats, Caps, and Fan
CIV Oil Cloths for Carriages, Tables and Floors
o. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired at
short notice. and warranted for l2 months.
Gg- Remember the place, at the Sign Of the
Big Watch, opposite the Post Office
e. s. NJ. HIRSH.
Staunton, May A, lS53-V. and NJ. copy.
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GRAND ATTRACTION IN THE
Furniture Trade.

EHEING about to make some changes in my
AS FURNITURE ROOMS, and wanting the
use ofmy present room for that purpose will for the
next sixty days sell my present stock of EURNi-
TURE much below the usual prices. The stock
of Furniture consists in part, say SoBureaus from
u 1850; s Sideboards, Salaretis, 10 Sofas, a
~ bout Is dozen Chairs, variety of Rocking
~ Chairs, IL parIor Tables, 20 Bedsteads and 4
- variety ofother Furniture. will sell atalmost
anv price Call on A. d. CHANDLER,
Staunton, March 90, 1858. for a short time
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eishynne, and sections twelve and twenty iour (eas'
Of the rver) in township ninety oirange twenty -nine
Townships eighty one, eighty two, and eighty three
OF range thirty
Townships eighty one, eighty two, and eighty three
Of range thirty one. -.e:Y
Townships seventy six, seventy seven, eighty two,
and eighty three OF range thirty two
Townships seventy SIX seventy seven seventy eighl
seventy nine, eighty, eighty two and eighty three OF
range thirty three. ,,.ro>, 49,
1jputau The Twentieth day Of jg ne2 for the d'po-
sal Of the public lands within the limits OF the following
named townships and fractional townships, VIZ:
NORTH of the base line, and uest ofthe fin principal
meridian.
Fractional township sixty seven, binding on the Mis-
souri, line of ranges eighteen, nineteen, twenty twenty
one twenty two, twenty three twenty four, and TWEEN
ty five. -,
and townships sixty eight, sixty nine, and seventy oil
range twenty sin
Fractional township sixty seven onthe Missouri line
and townships sixty eight and sixty nine, OF range
twenty scvcu. 80 -,
Fractional township sixty on the Missouri line
and townships sixty eight aud sixty nne Orange TWEEN
~ eight.
Townships sixty eight sixty nine, seventy and sew
enty one, of range twenty nine.
Township seventy four, OF range thirty.
AT the Land Office at DUBUQUE, commencing on
Monday The treaty serenM day o. June neIt, ior the
DISPOSAL of the public lands situated within the under
mentioned fractional townships auJoihhS INC HorlheIL
boundary of the State, viz
North ofhe base line, and nest Of The fin principal
meridian.
Fractional township hundred in ranges five, six,
seven, eight, and nine.
Lands appropriated by law for theuse ofschools mil
tary, and other purposes together with those swamp
and overlooked lands, made unfit thereby for cutiva-
tiou if any which shall be selected BY the State an-
thores before the days appointed for the commence
men of the public sales respectively under the act en-
titled can act enable the State of Arkansas and 9TH
States reclaim the swamp lands within their lin.
it's" approved September 2o, $780, totH De excluded
from The sales.
The offering of the lands will be commenced on the
days appointed, and will proceed in the order in which
they are advertised with all convenient despatch, until
the whole shall have been offered, and the sales thus
closed but sale shall be kept open longer than two
weeks and no private entry of any of the lands will
be admitted until after tic expiration oithe two weeks
Given under my hand at the city of Washington this
first day Of February, Ammo Doini one thousand eight
hundred and fifty three.
BY the Presilent
JOHN WILSON, Acting
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Edo NOaa EEncY EtH

no you know that 4: w: & J. G. Brown, are
~ selling at their CHEAP STORE in Bridge
waite. Va, Heavy A Brown Shifting at 9 cents
per yard A Osuaburg Cotton at l2l cents per
yard; rs do at ~ cents; best Pororico Sugar
at Cd per Id. IN. o. do at 7 cents Prime New
crop Portorico Moasses at 40 and As cents per
gallon; Best Rio Coffee at ~ cents per b.; Rice
G., cents; Nails cents. and all goods sold cheap.
Also-A large lot of READY .M4DE CLOTH
ING for sale cheap.
Dridgewatcr, Va, May 4, 1863.
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Hardware.

T. HAVE just received my usual Spring addition
L to my stock, making it very complete, COM
prisag all kinds of Tools and materials used a
by Blacksmiths, Shoemakers, Saddlers. Cab ND
inetmakers, Carpenters, Coopers, Sc, to- "
gcther with a full supply of Houscbuilders, Far
mers and Housekeeping Goods, such as Locks,
Hinges, Nails, Bolts, Traces. Ialters. Log chains
Window Glass. Rolled Iron of all shapes and sizes
Steel. Anvis, Vices. Blacksmith Bellows, Sc
Sc, all of which will be sold at the most reason
able rates for cash, or to punctual dealers.
GEORGE E. PRICE.
Staunton, May II, 1858.
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMpTIoN CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right of Pre-emp-,
ton to any of the lands within the townships and
fractional townships above enumerated,i is required
to establish the same to the satisfaction of the reg
lister and receiver of the proper land Office, and
make payment therefor as soon as practicable otter
seeing tkis-aotice, and before the day appointed
for the commencement of the public sale of the
lands embracing the tract claimed, otherwise such
claim will be forfeited.
JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner OIL General Land Office
March 9, l653.-l3w..
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h. G.. EVERETT,
ATTORNEY AT L AW
SVAI'NTON. VA.

STAUNTON, va,
WILL PRACTISE in the County and Su-
w perior Courts of Augusta, Rockingham and
Rockbridge. Between the hours of s A. M. and
4P. M. he may be fonnd at his Office on Angus
ia ST., two doors South of Mr. WIN. G. Sterretfs
Store and at all other hours. at his residence, On
Christians Greek, Augusta Go.
June l6, IS52.-ly:
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Dental Notice.

EgAVING availed myself Of course of lee.
EH lures the last winter at the Dental College,
Baltimore, now offer my professional services to
the public respectfully refer all persons wish
inc information as to my skill, &C., to the faculty
of the Baltimore College. ! may be found at the
late residence of Col. Harnsberger, near Mt. Sid
ney. VIM CHAfhdAN'
March 2, lS59.-tf.
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Silver Plated Goods, New Stock.

TUsT opened, at No. II West Main Street, a
81 choice assortment of Silver Plated Tea, Table
and Dessert Spoon, Table and Dessert Forks, But
ter Knives, Napkin, Rings, Salt and Mustard
Spoons, Casters very rich, Salt Cellars and Mus
tard Pots. for sale very low; Also fine stock of
Table Cutlery, which will be sold at low prices
JAMES ID. b. EVANS.
Richmond, Feb. 9, 1858.
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Vf tut UfIu UOffICsS-
tic Marble, out Of
which they will man.
ufacture en- the most
approved and work
manlihe manner Mon
uments, Tomb Stones
Nantes and Table,
Tons. and every other
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FIJLT spRTNG AND SUMMER STOCK.

yXTE are now receiving large and extensive
w. assortment of DRY GOODS, select
ed with. particular care, and embracing eve
nv variety and style for the season. We deem it
unnecessary to enumerate articles. AL we ask is
a call. to give our Goods an examination before
purchasing AS we will sell as cheap as the cheap
est.
We return our sincere thanks to the public for
their confidence and hope by strict attention to
business and fair dealing, to merit still a'larger
Mare of patronage ~
Stanton. April 81, l853.-3m.
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articles in their line. In addition TO the above
they are getting up some of the finest thick Head
Stones with the most appropriate devices ever be-
fore offered in this market.
All orders from the country punctually attend
ed TO.
Aueust 4. 1852.
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Staple Goods,
AT WHITE & cos.

A A and 5-4 Brown and Bleached Gotten, Bed
~ Tickings; Apron Checks French Linen;
Cotton Mixtures; Blue Drills; Beyerteen; 200 pie
ces Calcoes at all prices, from cents to 20 cents
per yard Domestic, Manchester and French Cling
hams Irish Linen Linen Cambrics; Hosiery some
very low, 81 cents perpair; Gloves all sorts; Nc
hair cloths Alpaccas; Colored and Black Lawns;
&C., &c., all which will be sold unusually low to
close out.
Staunton Nav 1853
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BY the President:
JOHN WILSON, Acting
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.

NOTICE TO PRE- EMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled TO the right ofpre emption to
any of the lands within the tow lshps and fractional
townships above enumerated requiredto establish the
same to the satisfaction ofhc Register and Receiver OF
the proper land Office and make payment therefor as
soon as practicable after seeing this notice and before
the dav appointed or the commencement OF the public
sale of the lands embracing the tract claimed other
wise such claim will be forfeited. y
JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner of the General Land Office. r
March q lS53-l3W.
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sAMES d. B. EVANS offers at his Depot of
81 China, Glass, etc, great bargains to persons
qone to Housekeeping, in Dinner and Tea Sets,
IN great variety. Pitchers, Glass Ware, Lamps,
Girondes, and Looking Glasses, Casters, Wait
ers. Call at II Main street.
j. d. B. EVANS.
Richmond, Feb. 9, 1853.