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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-20

ms. The citizens of Lexington have voted to
U-o,r;,,o As 900 to the stock Of the North Riv-
a ar pCdmnanv; $4,000 had been previously az
=. nr;.,od n the same object, an amount equal to
ou dollars per head for the whole population, and
s e." the frerholders alone $3.50 per head. The
oountw Of Rockbridge has also taken stock in the
oou n, nrovement to the amount Of S45 300
The largest tax payer in the town of Lexington,
not many years since was journey,man tailor. IN
Ch,rlottesylle, his proportion Of ihe tax being
nearly ll6th Of the whole amount,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-20

BANK DrIDENDs-rhe Bank Of Virginia, Far
mer,s Rank of Virginia, and Exchange Bank Of
virginia, have each declared dividend of a per
cent for the last six months subject to the deduc
ton of quarter per cent, as bonus to the State
ono If the first Independent Banks that went into
oneroton in this State, has declared half yearly
dividend of 4 per cent, besides carrying per
cont to the credit of the contingent fund. Its cap
ital is now $4,000:
'I The Bank of the Valley in Virginia has declar
I'd = half yearly dividend of a. per cent, Al Of
which is paid to the stockholders; As an evil
dence of the high position held BY this institution
,,te ~ the late Mrs Benz Taylor, were sold, with
the dividend off, as follows: Five shares at Sl2O
nor abare tn n. M. Brent; ten at $1,000 to p.
f. R s5aass eight at slaoel to P. H. Rouss.
The ae are the highest rates at which the stock
has ever been sold..-Winchsster Rep.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-20
old Hunkcr Appointments.

The Administration are having hard time Of
it over the New York appointments. Neither of
the two factions can be kept pacifed. While the
Administration are feeding the with the spofs,
the other stands off snarling and swapping at eve
rything. There is no such thing as keeping peace
in the family.
A short time since the New York Free Sellers
were sin coyer''- policing the Federal pat
ronape. to the exclusion of the Old Hunkers, and
having a jolly time it. The Old Hunkers COM
planned. protested and threatened. The New
York Herald came down upon the Administration
like thousand of brick. Mr.. Cooley, an Old
Hunker menb Der of the New York Senate, pitched
into it without mercy. The whole body Of the
Old Hunkers in the New York Legislature took
the matter up and pinned the President down to
the fair promises nvo,ced in his inaugural, by the
passage of a series of resolutions to that effect,
whiLe the Free Soiiers,oere absent from their seats.
The Administration saw the breakers ahead and
that few crumbs must be thrown out to pacify
the Old Hunkers-whatever might be their decl-
ded preference for the Free Sellers. Policy re-
quired that it should be done, and so portion of
the fragments have been parcelled out to the Old
Hunkers with the hope of keeping them quiet.
The Old Hunkers are comforted somewhat and
thankful for small favors. But the Free Sellers
have no idea of sharing the game with the Hunk
ers-not even morsel to pacfy them with; while
they retain the fat appointments, of course.
The Barnburners are out on the Administration
for the crum BIS that have been doled out to the
Hunkers. The Evening Post, Albany Atlas, Buff
falo Republic, Rochester Union and the whole
kit of Barnburner organs are enumerated among
the grumblers. The Rochester Union says of the
Hunker appointments: 'We need not speak OF
the qualifications OF the appointees, as they had
too little influence in the selection to be taken in
to account" and that sit is admitted in all quar-
tiers that they indicate weakness, or want Of cor
rect Information on the part of the appointing pow
err"
This is quite complimentary to the Administra-
ten, coming from such ardent supporters. They
are harmonious family-just about as much so
as could be expected ola party with no other pow
err of cohesion than the public plumber. The his
tory of the present Administration already shows
they have none other.-Rtch Wing.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
NEW GOODS. Bargains for CASH.

= v
Free Exhibition Of the most splendid assortment
Of fall patterns, 1.-THE Metropolitan Paper Haaging
and Upholstery Warerooms, No. S, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, doors south of L
street. would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens Of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
retes and knds--viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers. at all prices, from 10 cents
to SO SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from 12a cents to SO so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37i cents
to $4, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner and
al short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is caedto my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrvallcd by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till o'clock in
the evening JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sep 24--3mcod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
misffIIaaf0as.
NELECT CLASSICAL aad Mathematical

NELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- ScHooL~-The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
bian College, will continue TO preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing The foundation Of thorough English, CLASH
cal and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th OF September and
close on the last Of June.
Terms; Sl2 90 per quarter, payable in advance.
AL small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mneralogy,
and also 70 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, underline
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of a fnll boarding student
VIII be about Sl90 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers 10 the Faculty Of the Columbian College !;
Col ]. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Cum
ton, Esq; L. d. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, OF the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor @. G. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 2l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
goaks, Stationery, &f.
HUMANS MONTHIY.-On the firs

DUTNAM's MONTHLY.-on the first of
il July was commenced the second volume of
Putnam's Monthly. Itssuccess remarkable among
literary undertakings, proves the genuineness OF
the national welcome with which the prospectus
was received, and the manner in which its pro-
mise has been fulfilled.
To have demonstrated that an original Amer-
can Magazine can command the lively interest and
substantial support of the American Public, and
challenge the admiration of foreign criticism, j.
success OF which the publishers are proud
They will spare no effort in deserving even
greater favor. They still believe as they said at
the commencement of the undertaking, that, "a
popular magazine must amuse, interest, and in
struct." They have still unabated faith in the
oppulence Of our own native resources and they
appeal TO the experience OF the last six months to
show with what reason.
The first volume is now complete, and may be
had neatly bound in CLOTH price So 90. ~
The first edition of the June number consists of
thirty-fve thousand copies--a greater circulation
than has ever before been attained by an original
literary magazine, either in this country or in
Europe
TERMS: So per annum; or % cents number.
Agent for Washington
JOE. SHILLIGTON.
Oden building, corner Al street and Pennsyva-
ma avenue. Sep Gifts
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
[ARPER,s NEW MONTHLY MAGA-

ll zine has now reached a monthly edition of
over One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand
copies, and the demand for il is still increasing
with greater rapidity than ever This unparal-
,leled and unexpected success has compelled the
publishers 10 resort to extraordinary means for
printing the work vii the requisite rapidity, and
at the same time preserving the typographical ee-
gance by which it has always been distinguished
II is now eiectrotyped by new process, which
makes II easy TO print any number of copies from
the same plates, without in the least impairing the
cearncss and beauty of the impression The
publishers desire TO repeat their cordial acknowl-
edgments TO the press and the public for the ex-
traordinary favor which has thus far attended
their efforts 10 interest and instruct the great body
OF the American people, and to renew their as
surances that every possible effort will be made
TO increase still further the claims Of their maga-
zine upon public favor and support 1t viii con-
tinue to present. AT the cheapest price, the most
interesting and instructive literary matter original
and selected, domestic and foreign, in the most
elegant and convenient style, and accompaniedby
the finest pictorial illustrations which lavish ex-
penditure of money command. They appeal
with confidence 10 the past, as guarantee that
their promises for the future will be abundanty
fulfilled.
TERMs-The magazine may be obtained Of
booksellers, periodical agents, or from the pub
fishers, at three dollars year, or TWENTY-FIVE
cents number. The semi-annua Volumes as
completed, neatly bound in cloth at two dollars,
and muslin covers are furnished 10 those who
wish to have their back numbers uniformly bound,
at twenty-five cents each. Six volumes are now
ready, bound. The volumes commence with the
numbers for June and December but subscrp-
tions may commence with any number
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGToN.
Odeon Building, cor d. ST. and Penn. av.
Sep 2l--tf*
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
aooks, sfatianefr, &t.
CTUs OF THE UNITED

III States Observation-Disclosures the title of the
United States Illustrated, has been commenced
the publication OF great national work, of very
costly and magnificent description, tor which the
liberal patronage of the American public is conf
IDENTITY expected II will appear in parts with such
promptitude that two volumes viii be completed
before the close OF the present year. These vol
umes will be issued simultaneously, one being
clusiyey devoted to eastern aud the other TO wes-
tern subjects. Each part viii contain four steel
engravings, from original drawings by eminent
artists, representing either some remarkable view
from the splendid landscape scenery of the coun-
try, or some public edifce, whose architectural
beauty or historical character entities il TO such
commemoration. Ten parts will compose vol
ume.
The present volume Of the western section viii
contain, among other illustrations, views Of the
grand and peculiar scenery OF the Mississippi
river, from its origin at ltasca Lake down 10 iis
mouth, below New Orleans. In similar manner
The volume OF the eastern section will represent
only such subjects from the sea-board States as
are most striking and truly American
But ii excellence has thus been aimed ai in the
engravings the literary department also will have
every attention bestowed, upon H. No expense
has been spared to render the work in this respect
also national monument Many OF the best and
popular writer's OF the country are engaged as
regular contributors and the editorial direction OF
the whole has been entrusted 10 the care OF Mr..
Charles A. Dana, whose name is sufficient guar
antec that the work will be one OF solid merit,
well as of elegance and beauty Each number
will contain from II TO l6 pages letter-press, print
ed in elegant type on splendid Ito paper.
With the last numbers each subscriber or pur-
chaser OF the two volumes, will receive to each
section Of the work an allegorc title page, exc
cuted in high style Of art and as premium, a
magnificent steel engraving 80 by 25 inches, rep
resenting The Battle Of Bunker Hin, from Trum-
bulls great picture, whose superb execution rem
ders il a costly ornament, and whose subject viii
make II dear TO every American.
In the anticipation Of a vast number of subscri-
bers the price of the work will be put at the fol-
lowing rates, whose cheapness only the largest
circulation can Justify single numbers, each so
cents single volume, S5; the two volnmes with
the premium plate, $40. General Agent for Ma
ryland, District of Columbia and vicinity, Mr..
John 9. Gobright, No. 102 Baltimore ST.. corner
Holiday, Baltimore, Md.
The volumes can be had separately by those
subscribers who may prefer the east or the west
alone.
HERMAN ]. MEYER,
New York, No. 164, William-st.
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Sep 29-tf* Agent for Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
Nov IS THE TIME for Bargains in ri.


Nov IS THE TIME for Bargains III RI
In bands, Laces Embroideries, &c-Wishing
TO reduce my present stock previous TO making
new purchases, will sell without regard TO cost,
for the next two weeks, my intention is TO make
room for new goods solicit an early call from
my customers and the public. name in part
Muslin and Cambria Embroidered Habits,
Sleeves, and Collars
Muslin and Cambria Insertngs and Edgngs
Do do Bands and Flouncings
Straw Bonnets, from 25 cents TO 81
Bonnet Ribands, from 12a to 26 cents yard
Neck, Sash, and Cap Ribands, all prices
Dress Caps, so cents TO 81 25
White and Colored Kid Gloves, 37i cents pair
Childrens' Fancy Promenade Caps
A few Evening Head Dresses, very cheap
Lane and Algerne Gimps Braids, Buttons &c.
Wide and narrow Black and Colored Velvet Ri
bands
Also, Swiss, Book, Nansook, and other Muslins
Silk and Thread Illusion, Laces, and Edgings of
every style A. TATE,
Penn. av., between 10th and 11th SITS.
4 Sep 21-3t
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MAGAZINE.

i The number for January, 1854 will be the first
OF the forty-second volume of the knickerbocker
Magazine.
Since the price of subscription has been reduced
from five 10 three dollars year. the circulation of
The knlckerbocker has been increased nearly four
to one In many places ten are sold where there
was but one before, and through the year il has
been steadily increasing. Ii is now offered as
cheap as any the Magazines, all things consider
ed. Instead OF making new and prodigious pro-
misses, we submit a few extracts from notices OF
late numbers, which we might extend 10 a number
OF pages.
sip with hisreaders, have doubtless, with ourselves.
admired the perennial source of its pleasant vii
aud joyonsness. In this number The Gossip
holds its way like some fair rivuet glancing and
dancing in the sunshine Of a May morning We
used 10 wonder how Mr.. Clark held out expecting
he must certainly snow brown in the coming
number; but this number gives no sign of exhaus
ton. = National IQteli ge0eer, Washington
The best talent in the country will be enlisted,
and no expense or effort spared, 10 make the
knickerbocker more than ever deserving of the
first position among our original American Maga-
zines.
TERMS.--Three dollars year, strictly in ad-
vance--there will be no deviation from this cond-
tioa; two copies for 50; five copies. and upwards
81 90 each. booksellers and Posimasters are re-
quested TO act as Agents. Those who will under
take TO procure subscribers will receive favorable
terms. Specimen numbers will be sent gratis on
application. postpaid.
Agent for Washington.
JOE SHILLINGTON 4
Odoon Building, corner Al street, and Pennsyl-
yania avenue. Sep cliffs
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
MAGAZINE FOR ,ss.-The

INCLECTIC MAGAZINE FOR ,53.--The.
IL sphere and the utility of the EcLEcTIc MAGA-
ZINE have become too well defined TO require ex-
panatlon. Differing in aim from other magazines,
and supplying want which is widely and increas-
ingly felt by more educated and intelligent por-
ton OF the community, il fills place which could
be filled in other method than by the principle
of selection which il adopts. The great reviews
and magazines OF Great Britain and the Continent
through which the leading minds of the age are
accustomed almost exclusively 10 express them
selves. are too numerous to be reprinted as well
as too costly 10 be imported by the general reader
They contain, likewise, much, with their desirable
artcles that has but a temporary or local interest
and which is worth TO the American reader neither
the price nor time required 10 perise it, To select
from the whole field Of journalism all that is really
valuable, both the graver dissertations and discus
sions of the reviews and the lighter and more
versatile contents OF the magazines, is the pur-
pose of the EcLEcuc The best parts of all are
thus secured, without the cost or incumbrance of
the local or feeble parts of any The main portion
of the ECLECTIC will continue to be composed Of
the great and eloquent articles of the reviews:
while everything valuable brilliant in all other
periodical issues, particularly of Great Britain
will be carefully presented. A richer and more
valuable aggregate will thus be furnished than the
contents of any single periodical could afford
Embellishments of the highest order of subject
and engraving will occupy each number. Among
these viii be richly engraved portraits Of the most
distinguished living characters, especially in lite
rature art, or craftsmanship. These plates are
engraved by Mr.. SARTAIS, who has no superior in
the striking and effective style of the mezzotint
TERMS-The Eclectic Magazine is issued on the
first of every month in numbers Of IA large Svo
pages each, on fine paper. making THREE VOLUMES
a year. with title pages and indexes. Price SIS per
year, if paid strictly in advance-otherwise So
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGToN
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
TNNE Families who are

j. now returning from the springs, and others
who are about laying in their fall supply Of groce-
rles Will do well TO give me-a call before they pur-
chase elsewhere. The following list. in part. OF
fine groceries, which have been laid in at the
lowest prices ruling before the late extraordinary
raise, will be sold at small advance over cost
30 chests superior Black Tea, at so cents pound,
al retail
10 chests Green medium and very fine Tea from
30 cents to 81 pound
Ii hhds medium and very superior Porto Rico
Sugar, part at st cents
50 bags prime old government Java, Mocha, and
other Coiees
10 bbls best Crushed and Refined Sugar, for pre-
serving
loo extra sugar-cured Hams favorite brands
cases Conserve and two do Preserved East
India Ginger
Particular attention is called TO the above Black
Tea, at 80 cents; it is rich in flavor, without the
deleterous effect Of most green tea and warranted
as good as is generally sold at 81 and 81 25 cents
pound. With large variety of other articles not
named Customers can always be accommodated.
Goods delivered free of charge.
u. NJ p. KING,
Corner OF and 18th streets and Vermont
avenue, north of Jackson Statue.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
MACAZINE.-This number

NJ opens the second volume OF Grahams Mag
azine for 1853, and we cannot refrain from thank
ing most heartily both the press and cur sub
scribers for the encouragement afforded us 10
pcrsevere in elevatng the literary and pictorial
character ofthe work. The las, volume embraced
every variety Of Magazine illustration, and has
furnished 10 our readers papers of ability upon all
the topics of interest which absorb the times, and
also series of articles Of purely literary char.
acter of higher order than have heretofore been
found in the monthly Magazines. Ii shall be our
aim 10 improve Graham still further in these
respects and by careful attention and enterprise
10 command the public appreciation and support
Tie Nstc Folnne-commencing with this num-
ber-will claim especial attention for the beauty
OF its pictorial illustrations. Ample arrangements
have been entered into with competent artists TO
secure a proper variety OF the very best Of all
kinds OF engraving mezzotint, and wood
10 meet the expectations of our readers; and the
literary department shall be still further improved
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTON,
odeon Building, cor. ~ ST. and Penn. ave.
Sep 29--tf#
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
JOE SHILLINGTON,s Periodical, News
paper, Stationery, and Book-seIIing
cta Iich

Oieon Bntlding, Corner A street and Pennsylra,iin
AreHuc,
From which place he will supply all orders for any
books no matter by whom published in advance
Of all others, and at publishers prices.
Washington publication Office of Harper's Mag.
azine, Godey's Ladies' Book Grahams Magazine
Putnam's Magazine, Ladies National Magazine
and all the foreign Reviews
large and good assortment of blank books and
everything in the stationery line for sale al
JOE SHILLLNGTON'S Bookstore.
Odeon Building, Corner Of "A ST. and Penn ay.
Agent for the New York Herald Tribune, and
lines Sep 21--a
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
-Ew GOODS AND NEW STYLES.

IN We are now opening new goods for the fall
trade. Our stock will be found equal 10 the hes,
in the market in style and quality
We invite our old customers and gentlemen in
want of Clothing made to orderto give us an early
call
We have also Ready Made Clothing OF the bes,
quality. Gentlemen not having time 10 get them
made, will find our garments to be Of superior
quality in that line.
Furnishing Goods OF all kinds, as best cotton
woollen, cotton and silk Shirts and Drawers, some
very large and fine, with many other new and de.
sirable grades. YOUNG az OREM,
Merchant Tailors and Clothiers,
Sep 27--3t (m) Browns Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15

a CIothihg Emporium, Browns Building, would
respectfully inform their old customers, friends
and the public generally that they have now in
store very large and choice assortment of all
qualities and styles of fashionable cut and well
made Fall and Winter clothing, direct from their
own manufaciory. Also, a large and well selected
stock Of those celebrated Patent shoulder seam
Shirts, Under Shirts, Drawers, Collars. Ties, &c.
to which they invite the attention of all those wish
ing supplies for the coming season Prices low
for cash.
Keep always on hand supply Of servants
clothing. fm) Sep 2l-2tav4w
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
FIRE 8 LIFE INsIRA NcE coMPANIEs

HHs11 - H1HE e NsH-NSO1NNINOEN y NOlWf ANIh<S
GlRARD FIRE IL MARINE, of Philadelphia
S"Phluts. roVU.uVU
EQUITABLE FIRE, at London.
Cdpitda. 80, ,DUV,uuu
ETNA LIFE, of Hartford, Connecticut
Capital. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50, 600.
NATIONAL LIFE, of London
Capital. s., SOC, 900.
ID ISKS will be taken at lo,c rates on Buildings,
III, Merchandise, Household Furniture, and other
insurable property against loss or damage by fire,
situated in Washington, Georgetown. Alexandra,
and in the county. Also, on lives for travelling
wanting insurance will certainly find il 10 their in
teres by applying at the Office north side Of Penn
sylvania avenue, between az and 9th streets.
MYERLE 81 WEBB, Agents.
Sep 2o--6t (m)